Tue Datty EXAMINER oe OCTOBER 29, 1881. Rat ey The Panama Canal. Tue Government of the United States have taken the ground that, with respect to the Panama Canal, the Aocal and gen- eral ivterests of the Republic mast be considered before those of any other Power, except the United States of Columbia alone. »_<—— + The Party of Progress. Sim Caries Turrer, in a recent speech, referred particularly to Mr. Blake’s Durham speech, in which it was claimed that the Liberal Party are the party of. progress and demonstrated that the claim is an absurdity. Sir Charles rightly maintained that the Conservative Party are the progressive party, and that the self-styled Liberals have been ob- structionists throughout. 7-7 ae +? om A Chance. Tne Patriot seems to forget that there are in the Land Office, besides the Com- missioner, other officials well acquainted with all the circumstances cennected with the O’Farrell-McDonald [case. It was by those other officials that Tar Examr- NER was, on enquiry, supplied with the information ou which its articles were based. Will the Pafriot make an apology for its false statements and mean issinua- tions? We'shall give it a chance. Goldwin Smith on the Land League. Mra. Gortpwin Smita is one ef the very ablest living opponents of Land- lordism, as it exists in the Mother Coun- try. At a recent meeting of the ‘* National Liberal Federation” there was read a letter from Mr. Smith, in which he comments upon the present Vigorous action of the Government in Ireland, and declares that “the Land League is a movement akin to Fenian- ism, and if not checked would lead to a revolution.” ee -- Post Office Duties. Tue public have very little idea of the arduous duties of the employes in the Charlottetown Post Office. We glanced ever the pages of the record kept there of every hour of actual work performed by the staff and took off the following figures, to give our readers an idea of yesterday's duties. Mr. Harris, senior clerk, came on duty at 8 a. m., and up to 1.20 this a. m., when he retired for the night) he had been 18 hours and 55 minutes at work; while the two junior clerks, between the same hours, had worked for 18 hours and 20 minutes each. Mr. Trainor came on duty at 1 yesterday p. m., finished for the day at 1.25 a. m., being 9 hours and 40 minutes on duty, and commencing another day at 5.30 this morning. Messrs. Campbell and Haszard began at 6 a. m., going to Shediac and back by 9 p. m., when Campbell took 1 hour and 20 minutes additional to help to assort the mail for city delivery ; Haszard, who is railway mail clerk, retiring, after delivery of the mail at the office, so as to be able to re- sume the same route at 6 this merning. Messrs. White aud Carman are absent on sick leave, and Mr. Crabbe, railway mail clerk, is confined te his room by a sprain- ed ankle. We do not know that a more euergetic and obliging staff of employees can be found in any public department, than we have in the city office; and certainly it would be difficult to find another so hard worked. Itis to be hoped that an ad- ditional clerk or two will soon be ap- pointed. - + MP Oe eo The recent storm in England has proved probably the most destructive of shipping of amy on record. The storm of November 1702, was for long remembered as the ‘*great storm,’ just as the storm on our own eastern coast a few years ago will be long remembered as the ‘‘ Saxby gale.” In the *‘ great storm” the loss sustained in London alone was estimated at £2,000,000. The damage to shipping was immense ; the loss of life was simply terrific, the number of persons drowned in the floods of the Thames and the Severn and in ships blown from their anchors was 8,000. Twelve men-ef-war with 1,800 men on board were lost. Oattle were destroyed by thousands, and in one level no less than 15,000 sheep were drowned. Probably, taking the wealth ef England then and new into con- sideration, the recent storm was not at all an appreciable blow to England. The storm of 1703 threw her on her beam ends. There was anether great storm in 1861 which caused 143 wrecks. . ee Tux British Army is not the only one that has been found unprovided for in emergencies. Theee is a greater ameunt of sickness among the Freach forees in Tunis than the War Office provided for, and the surgeons find themselves without medicines and other necessaries. Doctors have ridden to Tunis to purchase drugs with their own money. Herbs have to be gathered in the field. ‘‘A few mattrasses have just ar- rived” writes an army surgeon. ‘‘ We have used them for our worst cases. The other patients lie on the bare greund, with- oat sheet or coverings. I have twe basins for eighty typhoid patients, and hardly any medicine, ’ — Tue Metropolitan of Canada and the Bishop Co adjutor of Fredericton visited St. John the other day, and were presented with ad- dresses and banquetted at the Royal Hotel. o<b>o— —— Sixce Dr. Vennor predicted ah open winte there has been an increasing inquiry for fur goods and coal. His prediction makes people Editorial Jottings. —The mourfing in the United States for the late President was truly spontan- eous. In some instances, a few yards of cheap cambric hung from a poor dwelling had the appearance of indescribable pathos. Bad taste showed itself very ofien. A certain glove store had ar- anged, in hideous method, long lines of blaek and white gloves. A confectioner, also made most movrnful emblems from sticks of black and white candy. Ad- vertising, at such a time, was execrable. —-Black, our colour of mournivg, ex- presses to us the midnight gloom of sor- row. This color was used for the same purpose in ancient Greece and in the Roman Empire. Tastes differ about mourning colours; the Persians use pule brown, the colour of withered leaves. The Ethiopians, greyish brown, the color of the earth, as their siga of mourning. To express the charitable hope that the departed one had gone skyward, the people of Syria, Cappadocia, Armenia, aud of Turkey, use sky-blue. In Bok- hara, a Roman Republican taste has been acquired, for there the mourning colour is deep blue. The Chinese wail in white, which colour Heury VIIL used for Anve Boleyn. Yellow, typical of the sere and fallen leaf, is the mourning garb of the Egyptians and of tha Burmese. ——It has been estimated that one-half the food of Euglaud is sent from the States. The important part played by Americau maize is seldom noticed. Its wonderful adaptability to the climate makes it, perhaps, the most useful and most important product of America. It grows well when other crops fail; it has a rapid growth; and while other seeds give fifty or sixty this produces a hun- dred fold. The leaves and tops make good fodder, and the cob is given, in an unripe stute, as feed to pigs and cattle. Nearly a million tons of pigs, pork and lard are sent yearly to England; the quantity of maize required for the fatten- ing can scarcely be less than two hun- dred thourand tens. Some idea of the quantity cultivated is reached when we learn that it is three times as much as the wheat yrown. —There is much excitement in some parts of India concerning the end of the world. Native Indians have been busily engaged in paying their debts, forgiving their enemies, and doing charitable works. It is worth recording that a be- lief does sometimes produce practical effects; perhaps a few of these effects would be in order amoung genuine Chris- tian believers. —Self-sacrifice and love of work fer duty’s sake are pleasant sights. There is, at any rate, one clergyman who pre- fers honest hard work to wealthy ease. The Vicar of St. Mary’s, Headingly, Eagland, was offered the vacant Deauery ef Carlisle. The Vicar politely refused the enviable offer on the plea that “ he had been accustomed to hard parish work all his life.” His salary would have been trebled, and his work nothing in comparison with his parochial duties. No wonder he received from Mr. Glad- stone a noble letter, praising this pluck and self denial. —Mr., Gladstone himself is a hearty working member of his church. Often there is quite a crowd at Hawarden Church, waiting to hear the great states- map read the lessons. Sir Stafford Northcote, too, makes himself useful in this line, and has been officiating to ‘dense crowds’’ at Dodbrooke Church. Not to be behind-hand, Lord Cairns is said to have given a stir to religious life, by his ‘eloquent sermons” in Perth- shire. Well, now! Where are our Canadian politicians after that? —The Indian summer, with its beaut- eous,sunny days,was said by the aborig- inal Americans to have been the gracious smile of the Great Spirit, This season is called, by the Christians of Touraine, St. Martin’s summer. Dearest of all names is that which the poet tells us is *‘called by the the pious Acadian, the summer of All Saints.” —Autumn tries to win us by its mute appeal to sympathy for decay. Yet it woos us with a splendor of lJand- scape and a freshness of atmosphere that are both captivating and exhilerating. Some days are mild,sweet and perfect, in which the warm sunshine seems to em- brace the earth and all earth’s children with it; the evenings come bringing ip that misty atmosphere which idealizes all nature, — What magic has been wrought by the few frosty evenings! The whole face of nature has been changed. Mapies now, in some places, give a general tone of brilliant coloriug to an entire landscape ; how exquisise are their graduated tints of crimson, scarlet, yellow, orange, and pale green! The foliage of the beeches has been turned to a rich brown; and the mountain ashes are purpling against their glowing berries. —What beauty and power in weakness! These lovely Autumn tints are produced by a deficiency of that vitality which nature now withdraws from the foliage. It is a strange and suggestive fact that these hues should exist always unseen in the very structure of the living tree, though completely masked during the period of vigor, by the preponderance of the natural pigmeat—the green eoloring matter. Then there is the fact, that the living material in each leaf is withdrawn into the bark and branches, where it is stored up during the Winter, in order to feed the young leaf buds in the succeed- ing Spring. -?-—>P>- - Tae Empress of Austria is very popular in ireland, where she is the only sovereign per- sonally known to the people. The Celt loves shiver ia anticipation of an unusual] ld tim’ of it Sia en acrowned head as the Englishman [oves a lord. DAILY F i RTS eee aaa nce XAMINER, OCTOBER 29, 1881. — mt | ‘The Rifle Match. CHARLOTTETOWN TEAM VICTORIOUS—-A CLOS® CONTEST—A SOCIABLE PARTY. Tue Halifax rifle team, under command of Col. Murray and Capt. Ourran, arrived yesterday per steamer ‘‘ Princess of Wales.” They were warmly received by the members of the Charlottetown team and conducted to the ‘Osborne House,” where they partook of luncheon. They were then driven to the range at Kensington. [On arrival the Charlottetown team were in- formed that it was impossible to eomplete the match agreed to, as the Halifax team had to return home on Saturday. - Accord- ingly ashort match was made, and the men were tested at the two hundred and five hundred yards ranges. The weather was very unfavorable fora match of such im- portance. A strong wind prevailed and the light was very dim. However, the men entered into the contest with a vim which is truly illustrated by the faet that Capt. Mugford opened with a ‘* bull’s eye,” and Private Gay elosed with another, and scored the Charlottetown team victors by two points. At the close the most intense enthusiasm prevailed. All were satisfied with the result, and when Major Dogherty pro- posed three cheers for the Halifax team, he was responded to by ‘‘ three times three and a tiger.” The Halifax men returned the compliment and bowh teams and spec- tators retired from the range, well pleased with the result and tae friendly spirit which existed among the contesting par- ties. The following are the scores, by which the public may judge of the shooting, which was highly creditable to both teams : HALIFAX TEAM, Highest pessible score seventy points. 260 yps, 500 yDs. TOTAL Sergt. Shand, 32 28 60 Qtr-Master Corbin, 33 27 60 Capt. Mugford, 30 29 59 Capt. Garrison, 31 28 59 Lieut. Faulkner, 32 27 59 Cerpl. Adams, 31 26 57 Sergt. Taple, 26 25 5i Sergt. Wilson, 23 26 49 Lieut. Harris, 29 20 49 CerplL. Morris, 25 21 46 Grand Tetal, 549 CHARLOTTETOWN TEAM, Highest possible score seventy points. 200 rps. 690 ros. TOTAL Corpl Hooper, 32 30 62 Sergs- Maj McDeugall, 29 31 60 Lieut Stewart, 33 25 58 Major Dogherty, 29 28 57 Sapper Dover, 31 26 57 ‘* D. L. Boeper, 32 25 57 Sergt. McGregor, 29 33 52 Privat Gay, 29 23 52 Col. -Segt. Longworth, 25 26 51 Sergt. Horne, 24 21 45 Grand Total, 551 At the Osborne Bouse at nine o’clock the members of the Halifax team were en- tertained at dinner, by the members of the Charlottetown team. Major Dogherty, of the Charlottetown Engineers, occupied the chair, while Lieutenant Stewart acted the part of ‘* most efficient croupier.” Among the guests were: Lieutenant Chamberlain, of Montreal Garrison Artillery; John A. Matheson, Esq., J. J. Davies, Eaq., Dr. Creamer, John Yeo Esq., S. Grey, Esq., and Sergt. Davison, and repre- sentatives of the Patriot and Examiner. The menu was more than could be expeeted for the season. The table was set in excel- lent style, the attendance was good, and from the justice which the marksman did the viands, we should say they were highly appreciated, and that their production was very creditable to the ob- liging host and hostess of the Osborne. After dinner ‘he following toasts were dujy henored and responded te in short, good- homored speeches: The Queen—God bless her. The Geverner-General—responded to by Lieutenant Chamberlain. The President of the United States. The Army and Navy—responded to by Lieut. Col. Murray, 66th Princess Louise Fusiliers. The members of the Halifax team—respond- ed to by a Murray and Capt. Garrisen. The members of the Charlottetown team— responded to by Lieut Stewart and Sergeant McDougall. The Ladies— responded to by Sergeant Taple and Mr. John H. Yeo. The Host and Hestess—responded to by Mr. McGregor. The Press—responded to by Mr. W.*Law- son, of the Patriot, and P. McQuaid, of the EXAMINER, An unusual number of volunteer toasts were then honored, among which were the marksman who made the highest score— which was duly responded to by Cpl. Hooper —and the marksman who made the lowest score—which was responded to by Sergt. Horne—both of the Charlottetown team. We might here remark that the proceed- ings were enlivened by the singing of ‘*'The Harp that once through Tara’s Hall,” and ‘‘The Minstrel Boy,” by Dr. Creamer, who was followed by Col.-Sergt. Longworth, whose rendition of a number of cemic songs created much merriment and elicited loud applause. At an early hour this morning the toast ‘‘ our next merry meeting” was proposed, and the party dispersed. The members of the Halifax team were escorted on board the Pictou boat, and they departed for home well pleased with the hospitality they re- — from the ‘‘ Team of the Tight Little sland,” é a In the fourty-four years during which Queen Victoaia has occupied the English throne, she has spent about twelve days in Ireland. These twelve days represent the time occupied by two visits, the last of which took place twenty years age. ee = = — SHIP NEWS. PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN, CLEARED, Oct 29—Sch Minnie Scott, Harpell, Wallaee, bal; Charles, Reid, Pictou, bal; Mary Jane, Kinley, Crapaud, lumber; Isabella, King, Vernon River, bal; Mappy Go Lucky, Hayward, Puwnal, bal; Amateur, McDon- ald, Pictou, bal; Silver Mear, Stephens, Rockland, Maine, potatoes and geese; pelos Magic, McPherson, Baltimore, pro- uce. OUTPORTS. Crapaud, Mct 29, enti brigt Joseph, Bye, Charlottetown, coal; barque Isobel, Murchi- son, Charlottetown, salt; sch Azof, Atwood, Charlottetown, bal; Tiger, Kennedy, Char- lottetown, bal; J W Russel, Ernest, Hoot, N 3, apples. Pert | SONS OF TEMPERANCE. G, W. PATRIARCH’S REPORT. CHARLeTTETOWN, Oct, 27, '81. To the Offiéers and Members of the Grand Division ef P. &. Island, Sons of Tem- perance. Worray Reruesxntativ2zs,—We are again convened in annual session. Thanks to a kind providence that so many are wet together at this busy season of the year te engage in ad- vancing the prosperity of our Noble Order, and the cause of ‘l'emperance io general. I| feel pleascd that I shall be relieved of the re- sponsible duties assumed by me on the 28th Octeber last. I accepted the office with much hesitation, feeling it would be almost impos- sible to diseharge the duties devolving upon me as the head officer of this Grand body. I thank you for the trust and confidence placed in me. I now return to you that trust, I hope, untarnished. In reviewing the past the question may be asked, has the cause of Temperaace advanced during the year. In leokivg at our own erder we cin say we have made considerable progress. There have been seven new Divisions added to the rell this year; two of these were organized the present quarter. On Tuesday, the 27th September, at Souris, assisted by J. J. Chappell, Provin- cial Deputy, 1 organized Phenix Division, No. 126, with 19 Charter members, and on Friday, the 30th September, at Alberton, I organiz-d New Pioneer Division No. 127, with 15 Charter members, I have personally visited about seventeen Divisions during the year, and endeavered to impress upon them the importance of the ; work we are engaged in. I have found agoed deal of vitality in m.ny of these Divisions, The Canada Temperance Act has become law in Queen’s County this year. I think all will agree with me when | say there has been a change for the better. It would be well for the future of our country if the temptation to indulge in the use of intoxicating liquor were wholly removed from the youth of our land. The cause of temperance has not been so prosperous in Prince County. Liquors are still sold and much intoxieation prevails. There are obstacles in tle way to eufoce the law, but I trust these obstacles will seon be removed. The temperance men of Prince County are doiag the best they ean under the circum- stances. A meeting was held at Summerside, on Friday evening last, to consider what was best to be done to bring the case befere the Courts as regards the legality of the Canada Temperance Act in the Town of Su:smerside. It was deeided to engage a counsel to bring the case up at the Micaaelmas Term of the Supreme Court. Ifthe Act is declared to be law, I have no doubt as te its being enforced, The Inspector for Prince County has quite a number of cases already on hand awaiting decision. Meetings have also been held in other parts of the Ceunty to open the way for the formation of an auxilary to the Provincial Branch of the Dominion Alli- ance. The temperance men are too much scattered through the County to do effective temperance work. Hence the necessity of being united, for in union there is strength. A deputatien has waited upen the Leader of the Dominion Government on the ques- tion of appeal of the Canada Temperanes Act, which has been taken to the Privy Counci’. The deputation were courteously received. The Premier said he would ask the opinion of the Minister of Justice and consult his colleagues and give an answer to Mr. Gales. It is te be hoped the Dominion Govern- ment will take the matter up and defend the Act. Thon! think there will be no doubt but the Act will be sustained. But should the Government deeline to act in the matter and the Dominion Alliance bear the expense ef sustaining the appeal, I would suggest this Grand Division place some of its funds at the dispesal of the Alliance for said purpose if required. I would recommend a committee be appointed to en- quire as regards our Act of Incorperation, as I believe it has expired; and that said com- mittee be empowered to take the necessary means t> Incerporate the Grand Division of the Sona of Temperance ef Prince Edward Island. The report of ‘the Grand Scribe will more particularly inform you of the state of the Order on the Island. Officers and members—we have come to a period in our history as temperanee men that our watchword must be onward To be satis- fied with our present position would be to go backward. We must not underrate the strength our foe. We want men of energy and perseverance to work with untiring zeal in the cause of temperance, and believing ourselves te be the friends ef all and the enemies of none, let us move steadily forward till our work is done, and in due time we shail be blessed by many who now think we are their enemies. Submitted in Leve, Purity and Fidelity, Davin Roexrs, G, W. P. PAPER PULP made from sawdust is to be sent to England from Welland, Ontario. It will be tried at an English factery, and the paper seld as an experiment. If successful, several eapitalists will start a factory at that place. a Henry Warp BrecueRr has sold his inter- est in the ‘* Christian Union,” and retires wholly from connection with journalism, —_——@--— Weather Bulletin. Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces. Toronto, October 29—10 a. m. Winds mostly from the east and south, fair weather higher temperature. American Lloyd's Universal STANDARD RECORD. Established 1857. Vessels classed in the above Association, and Certificates issued. FRED. W. HYNDMAN, Ch’town, Oct, 29, ’s1. Surveyor, FEATHERS. IGHEST PRIVE paid for good GEESE FEATHERS. JOHN NEWSON, Oct, 29, 1881. For Sale or to Let. ry HAT excellent Cottage and Barn situaie | near the corner of Queen and Bayfield > streets, Immediate possession given. _RICHARD JOHNSON, M. D. Kent Strest, Oct. 29, '81—tt London rouse, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, OU FR Fall and Winter STOCK OF Dry Goons JUST RECEIVED BY S. S. PRINCE EDWARD FROM LIVERPOOL, and Anchor and Allan. Line Steamers, NOW OPEN! ~—COMPRISING — A Large Assertment of PLAIN and FANCY DRESS GOUDS, Black Cashmeres, Lustres, Meltons, Serges, best value, WINCEYS—Plain and Twilled, all Colors and Qualities. COTTONS—White, Grey and Printed, in English, Canadian and American makes. MANTLE CLOTHS, Beavers, Pilots, Worsted Cvatings, Scotch, English and Canadian Tweeds, a fine assortment. MILLINERY — Ladies’ Plush, Beaver and Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers and Orna- ments. SKIRTS, SHAWLS, GLOVES, Hosiery, Thompson’s Glove- fitting Corsets. MEN’S and BOYS’ HATS and CAPS, Fur and Cloth. FLANNELS, Sheetings, Towels, Napkins, Table Linens. CANVAS, Silesias, Casbains, Linings. CANADIAN AND SCOTCH Wool Shirts and Drawers. Wool Scarfs, Blankets and Quilts, Small Wares, Braces, Braids, Buttons, Threads, Needles. CASH BUYERS will find this Stock complete, and very best value. GEO, DAVIES & Ob, September 80, 188). ee ah ten — asta, Cows, Hay, Wagons, Sleighs, &e. WILL sell AT AUCTION, at Warbl ton, on the North River Road on wake NESDAY, the 9th‘inst., at 11 o'eleck,~ A number of valuable Milch Cows 5 Dry Cows (in good condition), ‘ 30 tons Timothy Hay, 1 Milk Wagon, 1 Single Wagon, 1 Cart, 1 Sleigh, 1 Single Sleigh, 1 Wood Sleigh, Lot of Milk Cans and Buckets, Lot Hay Forks, Shovels, &c. Terms at sale, - WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer, Very Valuable: o Private Residence and Farm, AT RIVERSIDE, Oct, 29, '61—eod AM instructed by Lambert Disney, Esq to sell AT AUCTION, on the premises. on MONDAY, 14th inst.,at 12 oclock big very valuable and handsomely-situated Farm Residence, Outbuildings, Land. &., known ag “ Riverside,’’ situated at Pleasant Point, North River, about,3} miles from the City, The Farm consists of 110 acres of Land, 9 acres of which are cleared and in a high state of cultivation, well fenced, &c. The Dwelling House is large and well-ar. ranged,suitable for a summer Boarding Houge with Coach House, Barns, Stables, Hay Bar. racks, Cow, Sheep, Pig and Root Houses, and two Fine Welis of Water on the premises, This valualle property is very beautifully situated, commanding lovely views of river and herbor, scenery, and will be sold at a bar- gain. Terme liberal and made known at sale, WILLIAM DODD, Auctioneer Oct, 29, °81—m th sat MILCH COWS. Y AUCTION, NEXT TUESDAY, ist of November, at 2 o'clock, on the Market Square,— 6 Milch Cows, from 3 to 7 years old, Sale positive, A. McNEILL, Oct, 28, ’81— 3i Auct’r, Vennor’s Predictions ! Big Storms Anticipated! Stovepipe, _ Stovepipe F you want your STOVES attended leave your orders with C, F. HARRIS. guarantee Promptnesss and a@ Boss Job, Cc. F. HARRIS, Upper Queen Street. [oc 28, ’81] STOVES. HAVE a lot of second-hand STOVES, which I will sell cheap. A number of Bedroom Stoves, in Scouts, Sheet lron and Franklin, several old style open Franklins, rank next to a Register tor comfort. 1 Box Wood Stove (large size), l very large Stove, for Tailor (or would suit a store), a lot second hand Pipe, 1 Chimney Top, a good kind, at half order price, 3 Large Winehes, 1 small do. H COOMBS. Oct, 28--pat 3i eod FRUIT. AM in receipt of fresh FRUIT by steamer every week,— Barrels Prime Apples, Barrels Prime Pears, Barrels Cranberries, Cases and Baskets Grapes, wholesale and retai], at my store. H. COOMBS, Oct. 28—pat 3ieod eel GRAND BAZAAR, aon fF awe MARKET HALL, 22nd and 28rd of November, HE Members of St, Joseph’s Society in- tend holding, in the Market Hall, Fancy & Useful Articles, Wedresday & Thursday, Nov, 23 and 24 the proceeds to be deyoted to the aid of St. Joseph’s Convent, As the Ladies who have undertaken the management of this Fair will spare no pains to make it @ success, they sincerely trast the many friends of that institution will favor them with their liberal] patronage. Oct. 25, '°81—2aw TO LET 4 BA e HE commodious HOUSE owped and oc- gupied by the subscriber, in Water Street, Possession given middle of Novemr ber. R. LONGWORTH, Oct. 24, '81—tf \UBSURIBE for the DAILY eX AMINER the Cheaoost sad most Newey Vaper publi hei m the Provinces,