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THE FIRST FORWARD STEP TOWARDS SEWERAGE.

Tose who believe in sewerage ought to be in force at the Market Hal) this even- ing. The matter bad better be brought to a head vow than later. We are a quarter of acentury behind the times in this re- gard. We are away behind smaller towns in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. There is nothing but additional discredit to be brought upon the town by further delay. The work, when itis undertaken, will cause money to circulate among our laboring and mercantile classes. We, ourselyes, might as well have the advan-

tage of that circulation as our posterity, Of course, taxpayers will, for a few years, have to make up the few thousand doilars interest of the money which the construc~ tion of sewerage will cost. But it won’t be long betore sewerage—or waterworks and sewerage together—will be self- sustaining, as our waterworks are; and the value of property in the town will have been raised forall timetocome. The town wil! be more attractive. Many more people will come to stay here in summer, leaving their money aunong our merchants, and agreater number of people may be induced to live here throughout the year. Besides, think of the additional comfort resulting from sewerage for our wives, sisters, cousins, aunts, children—and our- selves. Who wouldn’t spend a few dollars a year forsuch a purpose? Guarantees must, of course, be asked and given that the work sia!l be well and economically done. There must be no log-rolling in connection with it. We should say that it ought to be placed inthe haaods of our Water Commissioners. Let them have an addition to their present emall salaries while the work is going on, and be held strictly and personally re*ponsible for the economical! performance of the work. Now is the time for citizens totake the first forward step towarc's sewerage. We hope that they wi!l show, this evening, that they are alive to the opportunity which is now presented, and that they desire to be up to the times.

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TRADE IN THE STATES.

Tue foreign commerce of the United States for the year 1297 breaks all records in volume and values. This is the state- ment of the New York Herald,—backed by the latest official statistics. According to these, vhe total volume of United States commerce for the past year—imports aod exports—was $1,841,000,900. Com pared with the preceding twelvemonth, imports increased $61,000,000, while exports i creased $94,000,000, although the year 1896, with which the comparison is made, had broken all previous records in the matter of exports. In the last twelve months the excess of United States exports over imports of merchandise amounted to $356,561,000, and, adding $41,000,000 net exports of silver gives @ grand credit balance for the year of $397,500,000.

The circumstances under which these tremendous results have been reached «re worthy of remark. The Dingley ta:iff—e very Ishmael among tariffe—regarded as hostile by all foreign nations—has been applied to imported goods. According to the free traders, foreign trade both in- ward and outward, should have been restricted. In point of fact both the inward and outward trade of the States has been wonderfully enlarged. The value of bread-stuffs sent abroad was $66,343,000 greater than in 1896, cattle and provisions about $9,000,000 greater, while cotton and mineral oils show a de- crease owing to the lower prices. Al- though the exportation of cotten was 427,000 bales larger the value was $32,- 600,000 les#, and while 63,000,000 gallous more oil went abroad the value was $5,- 750,000 less. It is notable that while exports ot cotton to Japan in 1896 were Jess than 22,000 bales she took nearly 63,- 900 bales last year, whereas Great Britain with 1,757,322 bales shows a decrease of 160,000 bales.

These figures seem to prove that the law of supply and demand prevails over al! conditions of tariff. The Dingley tariff haa pot materially affected the export trade of the States. England acd Europe wanted certain of her products and took them even though ber turiff is, in respect to many lines, practically prohibitive of the sale of their products to her people. It is notice- able that the proportion ct increase in expors j¢ larger ip the United States than it is in Canada where the tariff is com-

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THE DAILY EXAMINER CHARLOTTETOWN, JANUARY

favor of the $100,090,000. The facte from th

best available sources prove the absolut

falsity of the Liberal ery that the improv

ed tim.es in Canada result from the change of government, aad show thatthe United States while protecting her bome indus- tries to the fullest possible extent, has yet profited greatly by the necessity arising from short crops in Europe and other

while the trade balance in States is close upon gleaned

and figures

parts of the world. ne —We hope to hear a good discussion cf civic matters at the meeting in the Market

Hall this evening.

ESTEEMED EXCHANGES

St. John Sun: If a person seeks to enter the United States without good clothes or money, he or she is promptly refused ad. mittance, asa paup*r immigrant. If a person goes with plenty of money anda sealskin garment there is an objecti@ on other grounds. Some people are very bard to satisfy. ¥

St. John Sun: Sir Richard Cartwright intended to be serious when he told a young liberal association the otber day that the exports of Canada had increased enormous- ly in value in the first year of liberal rule, and that the exodus had ceased with the change of government. ‘Ihe increase of exports in the fiscal year 1896-97 took place under the old tarilf, which Sir Richard always denounced. Age for the exodus, there has been, except for the movement toward the gold field, the same migrations uf population that took place in previous years. The only change is that Sir Richard bas ceased to talk about the exodus, and as it was mainly the creation of his Own imagination, he is able to report its disappearance.

BABY A PROPHIETESs, She Foreteils of Events In the Family With Wonderful Accaracy,

Cureaco, Jan, 22.— Winifred Cliner a three year old child of Chicago, is said by her relatives to fortell events with great psyschic power. So far oer predictions nave been confined to minor events for the most part, but they are none the less remarkable neverthless.

For instance she announced the cther night that he, aunt, Miss Mc Nally, who was expected to dine with the !ine’s, woald not come but would cine with Mrs. Mahan, av old friend. When the expected guest was asked why she did not come she replied that she started to do so but was suddenly impelled to dine with Mrs. Mahan whom she had not seen for a long while.

The child predicted Mc inlew’s election wken she was two years old. The whole family favored Bryan.

Ouce while ber father was out of the city a letter came from him every day exs cept one. Winifred heariog her aunt say that he was probably toc busy corrected her and asserted that her ‘ather had writ- ten every aay as usval. The next day two letters came, one of them written on the missing day, but delayed in delivery.

Mrs. Cline and Winifrec’s grandmother purposed visiting a friend on a certain day but suddenly remembered taat Mrs. Vail kad moved and her address was unknown tothem. Winifred told them they would go on the day set just the am. On the day she said this a letter cxme from Mrs. Vail giving her address anu iuviting them to visit her.

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CONCERT AT THE OPERA HOUSE LAST NIGHT,

Under the Auspices of the Caledonian Club —~A Large Audience,

Last nigh'’s programme was permeated with Scouish sentiment, It received on the whole adequate rendering. Ino their choice of numbers and performers the wanaging commitiee made happy selec- tions. The result wasan enjoyable evep- ing for a very large audience.

Apart from the spectacular part of the entertainment we eingle out for praise the male quartette by Messrs, Davison, Moore, Mitetell aud Newson, and the duet by Miss Amy Karle and Mr. C. Earle. “Robin \dair” as aquartette was not an easy one for the singers, but waa noticeably well sung, apd very properly without musical accompaniment. ‘

A charming bit of work was the duet “When ye gang awa’ Jamie.” Mr. C. Earle bas a fine voice, a voce that begets interest and sympathy. Here a word of criticiem—not of the singing. Mr. Earle should have acted his part. He is well able to do it, and with action to emphszise the good qualities of his voice the result would |ave left nothing to wish for. His sister succesefully achieved her part and sang with animation.

Quite an elaborate undertaking was the tableeu: “The charge of the Gordon Higb- landers.” We have to compliment the guiding spirit in this instance, tor tbe men were correctly posed, bad the trne soldierly bearing, and their accountrements were properly worn. What if they looked more military than warlike? What if the Stewart tartan mascqueraded as “gay Gordon?” What if the tunics were long ip the tails for Highland uniform? Not- withstanding all this the men stood up like Highlanders- whoever coached them. The “Cock o’ the north” crowed sbrilly, and a desirable effect was produced. They received volleys of applause, which they stood with flinching. '

The Gordon Highlanders took the house —by siorm.

Later in the programme Miss Helena Macdonald received quite as fervent) an ovation for her dancing of a Strathspey. She dancelso well that she throughly deserved all the approval manifested.

Two new singers made their first bow in the Opera House last night. Mr. Lees sang “My Pretty Jane.” His inimitable manner, procured a recall—in spite of a rule forbidding enccres. But once more we criticize. The “bloom” to borrow a figure of speech from his cong is going from a voice that must atone time bave had power to charm. It was evidently the singer’s geniality that caused the insistent demand for s second appearance.

Then there was the violin solo—a fantasia on Auld Lang Syne—by Professor Vinnicombe, who was in his happiest vein aod in direet touch with his hearers,

Other features of the evening were the songs of Miss Annie Hvndman, Miss Collings, Prof. Caven, and Mr. J. H. Mae~ Do: ald, of St. Dunstan’s College, and recitations by Miss Flo McKenzie and Miss Stentiford. Our readers know all these, and mention of their na:nee only serves to sbow the high quality of the programme,

The Orchestra! Well, we bave on other ocea-ions said so much in favor of Profesy eor Vinnicombe and his associates that we will pot repeat ourselves. We must point out, however, that althongh most of his selections were beautifully done, there wae cereless work, once or twice, among the stronger instruments. Lnsemble is the vital epark, especially in many of the Scottish airs. Last evening it was sadly lacking at times.

Last, but nut least, Mr. George Rogers —formidable as a policeman—sang a character song, asking imposeible questions regarding our police force and a certain Maginnis now d-ceased.

With pleasure we noticed last night that there was less than the usnal talking and obj-ctionable noise, Wehed arrived at the conclusion that & change for the better hadtuken place in this regard. We regretfully modified our Opinion as we obeerved the frantic and disloyal manrer in which many hastened from the ha!l when the end of the performance was

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HOME MAKERS,

AT THE OLD HOMESTEAD,

I am sitting alone by the old hearth-stone In the iittle brown house on the hill; Where I’ve listened so oft To the music so soft Of the brook that runs down by the mill.

The murmur of waters is over the same, Buc the hum of the old saw-aill We shall bear no more As in days of yore, For the wheels and the saws are all atill.

The old rustic seat in the juniper shade, Where we est in the cool, fragrant air, Shows that Time, in his round, The old seat hus found, And left bis rade fingeruwarks there.

The willow beuds low o’er the old garden, gate, The woodbine runs over the wall, And gives its red leaves To the wandering breeze, Which ecatters them lightly o’er all.

The spring at the end of the long, narrow path, Where the apple trees bend to the brink Is the same today As when, from our play, We ras down for a good, cooling drink.

Oh, where are those gay~hearted children today ?

They are gouve from the old cottage

door; And sweet music, ringivg From glad voices singing, Will be heard at the old home no more. —The Housekeeper. EEE Ee

It has been discovered that Alexander MacDonald, who passed himself off at Ottawa last week as attached to the U.S. survey and negotiated with the interior depaitment officials to prevent Yukon mining frauds, was an aecomplished swindler who spent 18 months in Auburn prison.

Rennants of Dress Geods, Trimmings, Laces, Embroid- eries, Print Cottons, White and Grey Cettons, Flannelette ete., at the big Remnant Sale— Moore & McLeod,

It pays to buy at Perkins & Co’e. WHITE GOODS SALE. We have best value in the city on unbleached sheetings, we are offering plain unbleached sheeting 72 inches wide for only 124 cents per yard, same width only much heavier for i6 cents per yard. We can also give you 72 inch bleached sheeting for the extraordi- nary low price of 15 cents per yard. The best bargain in the city is a large honey- comb quilt we are offering for 85 cents, also 10-4 fringed honey-comb quilts for 75 cents. Thousands upon thousands of yards of white cotton at unheard of prices. It will pay you to inspect our goods before buying elsewhere, as nuggets of economy are crowding every aisle and countey iu this store.— Perkins & Co.

LECTURE

IN A. O. H. HALL

(McEechern’s Building Queen St.)

S M. BENT, ESO.

WILL DELIVER A LECTURE IN ABOVE HALL.

ON FRIDAY EVENING, JANUABY 26th, 1808.

Subject—“Music and Song”

Admission 10 cents, To commence

at 8 p. m. sharp. Jan 26 td

To His Worship Mayor Dawson

SIR:—

We, the undersigned City Council- lors and citizens, request you to call a Public Meeting of citizens in the Market Hall, on Wednesday night next, the 26th inst., at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of discussing civic ques- tions previous to holding the City Election :

Frep. PERKINS Jas. Paton Joun NEWwSsoN, L. E. Prowse. T. J. Harris.

\ D. Nicnorson,

| A. Horne,

| Geo E. Hucurs. | F.P.McCarroy. | H. C. Dovuse.

M. P. Hoeay, H. D, Jounson, W. H. AIrKen. | D, L. Hooper, Gro. M. Moore, | W. W. Sran.ey. Bens. Rocers. | N. Rarrenpury W. W. WELLNER.| W. A. WEEKs.

D.O’u Reppin gr. W. D. McKay.

In compliance with the above re- quisition, I do hereby call a Public Meeting of citizens in the Market Hall, on Wednesday night, next, the 26th inst, at 8 o'clock, to consider the matter as stated in above requisiticn.

W. £. DAWSON, Mayor’s Office, Meycr January 2dth,— 2i :

26, 1898

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CIVIG ELECTION

In pursuance of an Act of the General bly of this Island, made aad passed ip the fiftv-tirst year of the reign of Her presen Majesty Queen Victoria, Chap. 12. intivuleds “The City of Charlottetown: Inco : Act,” aniof the Act amending the same, So Vic., Cap. 10, intituled “* An Act to amend the City of Charlottetown Incosporation Act.”

I do hereby give Public Notice that an tion ofa Mavor for the said City, and for person to serve as @ Common Councilmay the City Council for each of Wards Num berg 2 and 3 of said City. and of two persons io 1 as Common Councilmen in the said Cou Ward No. 4 of said City, and of three to serve as Common Councilmen in thes Council for Ward No. 5 in said City, being im alla Mayor avd Eight Commen Counciluga representing the City as follows :~

For Ward Number One.... One Councillar Pr + pee. , - Que Gos i uree. One Counc) Four. ‘Two’ Couvelliete, Five...Three Councillors

WILL BE HELD ON

Wednesday, the 9th day of February, A. DB. 1898,

At the several places, that is to say:

In Ward 1, at or near the off John Maceachern, Queen Sireet. TS a. In Ward 2, at or near the house of Mr - him gm’ oe Mr. R. Heartz’s Ware . Sydney Street, between reat George —< nee Streets. ; ; n Ward 3,at or near the Market House, In Ward 4,at or nean the City Hall, corner of Kent and Queen Streets. ; In Ward 5, at or near the carriage ) of Philip Large & Son, om Great George

And nt the said Election the Poll will be — at noes aon a forenoon, aad eon: nue open un ve o'¢ in th of the same day. +

DESCRIPTION OF WARDS,

Number One shall comprise all that part ' pee year ge ae Ly couth of Dorchester reet, an e and form known as the Military Seneneis Ground. oe oa

Number Two shall comprise all that p Charlottetown which lies south of Street and north of Dorehester Street.

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Number Three shall comprise all t of Charlottetown which lies south o Street and north of Richmond Street. Number Four shall, comprige all that ' Charlottetown which lies south of Street and:ncrth of Grafton Street. ; Number Five shall comprise all that part of Charlottetown which hies,north of FitzroyStres including the Common ofthe said T own, |

NOMINATION DAY.

WEDNESDAY. February 2nd, A. D. 1898, from the hour of Twelve at noon uniil the hour of Four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day.

_ For qualification of Electors. see above Act bl oe Cap. 12, sections 24 to 29,

W. FE. DAWSON, Mayor of the City of Charlottetown,

H, M. DAVISON,

City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, Charlottetown, : an. 20, jan20—1fi

Election of a Water Commissioner.

sembly of this Island, made and passed in the

eee eee intituled: ater Works Act, 1887,” I do he Public Notice that an roby oi

Election for a Water Commissioner for the City of Charlottetown,

in the plaee of PETEK HALLORAN, retired, will be held on

Wednesday, the 9th day of February, A, D. 1898,

at the several places, that is to say :

In Ward No.1, ator near the office of Mr. John Maceachern, Queen Sireet,

In Ward No. 2, at ornear the house of Thomas Connoliy, opposite Mr. R. Hearta’s WwW arehwuse, Sidney St, between Great George and Prince Streets,

In Ward No. 3, at or near the Market House.

In Ward No. 4. atornear the City Hail corner of Kent and Queen Streets.

In Ward No, 5, at or near the carriage shop of Philip Large & Son, Gr at George Street,

And at the suid Klection the Poll will be opened at nine o'clock in the foreseon, and continue open until five o’clock in the after noon of the same day.

DE3C RIP TION OF WA RDS.

Number One shall comprise all that part of Charlottetown which lies south of Dorches- ter Street, andthe parcel of land formerly known as the Military Barrack Ground.

Namber Two shall comprise all that part of Charlottetown which lies south of Richmond Street and north of Dorchester Street.

Number Three shall comprise aii that part of Charlottetown which lies south of Greftou Street and north of Kichmond street,

Number Four shall comprise a‘i that part et Charlottetown which lies soath of Fitzroy Street and north of Grafton Street.

Number Five shall comprise all that part of Charlotietown which lies north of Fi Street, including the Common of the sai

Town, NOMINATION DAY.

WEDNESDAY, February 2nd, A. D. 18%. from the time of Twelve at noca wntil the hour of Four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day.

For qualification of Electors, see Act 50, Vic- toria, intituled 2 Charlottetown Water Works Act, 1887,” also 51 Victoria, Cay. 12, sec. 24 to 29. . {L. 8.] W. E. DAWSON,

Mayor of the City of Charlottetown.

H. M. DAVISON City Clerk City Clerk's Offiea, Charlottetown, Jan 2), 1808,

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