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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

MAY 3, 1889.

The “Patriot” and the Public Works.

Tur Patriot is angry because Tur) Ex- AMINER refuted, so easily and successfully, its false charges and mean insinuations mM respect to the Public Works. The Patriot knows very well that the Public Works Department is carefully But it must

the drooping

Commissioner of

and honestly administered. needs do something to raise spirits of its partizans. It iz a significant fact that, to accomplish its end, it is com pelled to resort to the meanest and most desperate devices. If anything were really wrong about the Public Works Department the Patriot need not tell half truths about it—nor insinuate whole lies.

Qur contemporary does not, evidently, like compariscns. They reflect too strongly upon the extravagauce and corruption of the Opposition party. But, though it be consumed with anger and annoyance, we must and shall vecasionally institute com- It refers to the amount expend-

$17,490.67, and

parisons. ed on roads in 1888, viz.: to the $2,763.97 paid supervisors as salaries and commissions, which, it says, was about 17 per cent. of the total amount paid for the repair of roads, and pre yeeds to declare that even this was ‘“‘too favorable to the Department, because, in the item of $17,- 490 there are included innumerable other items which, if deducted, would not leave more than $15,000 paid for the work done.” the Patrivt bo

a word of

Now, we challenge prove

this statement. There is not truth init. We defy the Patriot to prove that one dollar of the $17,490.67 was spent for any purpose than for work actually per-

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formed upon the roaas.

The statement that it cost 17 per cent. to expend the money on roads is also incorrect. The sum of

$2,763.79 paid supervisors was not a re- muneration for the expenditure of the $17,- 490.67 on roads only, but for all the ex- penditure: by the supervisurs, amount- ing to that It includes, not only the expenditure on roads, but the expenditure for repairs on

more than double sum.

over five hundred bridges and culverts sold

by the supervisors—indeed, the whole of the expenditure on roads, and bridges, $41,670 °b2,

those which were let by tender.

also, amounting to except This will bring the *‘cost to the country,” as the Patriot puts it, down to much less than 74 per cent.

What will the Patriot say to this? Will it manfully acknowledge its error, or en- deavor, by quibbling and insinuation, to maintain in the false idea that ‘‘something must be wrong?”

We shall see.

minds of its readers the

{In the year 1888, $17,000 were appropri- ated for roads, and $17,490.67 were spent. How does this compare with the year 1878, when $25,005 were appropriated and $52,- 455.18 spent! No less than $27,428.18 over and above the sum that was author- ized by Parliament! There must surely have been something wrong, then !

Mur contemporary is certainly spoiling for something to grumble about ; and the cheque which THe Examiver occasionally receives from Ottawa troubles it greatly. The cheque is, no doubt, the real cause of its anger. it wants ‘‘the beodle,” and is ready to make false charges and mean in- sinuations, and to do everything which envy and covetousness may suggest, in order But it is possible that the public would just as soon see Tue Exam- Inge get the cheque as the Patriot. At any rate, the public is well assured that for any cheque+Tue Examiner has ever re- ceived full value has been rendered.

a+e+ euro

The * Coila.”

Messas. Farquuarson & Sow are to be

to obtain it.

congratulated on the possession of such an excellent freight steamer as the ** Coila,”’ which left this port to-day loaded with potatoes for the Bostcn market. She is, if the best steamer ever owned in this Province by’a private firm. We trust, and we have little doubt, that

the enterprise that suggested the purchase of the ** Coils ”

we mistake not,

will be amply rewarded. Mr. Farjaharson has been unfortunate in his selection of apolitical party; but he rare- ly makes a mistake when it comes to a ques- tion of taking advantage of conditions which have been brought about by the policy of his political opponents. His en- terprise anc. prosperity is usually commen- surate with the prosperity of the country at large; and, if so, the country has, evi-

dently, uo cause for complaint at the pre- sent time,

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Obituary.

Many friends will regret the death of Mr. Thomas H. Pope, announced to-day, by Tue Examiner. Mr. Pope was quiet and unostentatious, but a very intelligent and enterprising man. He has long been in comparatively ill health ; and he passed away in the prime of life.

A new gunpowder, the invention of Mr. Hengat, has been tested, and the results proved its superiority to ordinary black powder for military and sporting purposes. It is prepared from straw, which, after bein

ulverized, chemicaliy treated and finishe

' a granular form, yiel “~~secgmokeless, P ve z ds a powder that is

non-touling, non-heating

and non-ex plodable b i

odable by concussion, en for weight, it is said ts o 150 cent. stronger than gunpowder,

And,

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THE

Change of Time. The Island Guardian announces that the Government intend to bring the Act authorizing the use of Standard Time into operation on Thursday next, and says :

« The hands ot the Provincial clock will be moved forward twelve minutes and twenty- nine seconds, or thereabouts, on the Wedo day night previous. We would advise our fellow-citizens to put on their ¢ and watches to that extent ;or, if within hearia;s of the clock, to look out for its striking _ at 10 o'clock and adjust them accordingly. The city will then have standard time, (60 deg. W. longitude) just one hour in advance of Railway time. ‘To our friends in the country, who are within reach of a railway station, we would suggest that they take their time trom the statlon clock, and set their clocks and watches exactly one hour ahead ot the time indicated by it, when they will have the same time as Charlottetown. The Intercolonia! and P. E. Island Railways are run on Kastern Standard time (75 deg. W. longitude.) ” i

Fashions for May.

clox ks

Owing to the bordered and striped dress lengths deep draperies are being employed, as the new materials best suit this style. This drapery is raised perhaps on one side only to show the skirt, or else it is draped alike on either side by a few upturned pleats, thus raising it a trifle over the sides of the skirt.

It is said that high collars will entirely disappear this summer and the best modistes are certainly cutting the neck of dresses lower and finishing some with a roll collar of velvet cr lace, therefore pussessors of handsome lace or lace collars have now an opportunity for the display of same. — Almost endless are the varieties in gimps Tuisee being used,

and galons this season. with the finest

introduced very largely effects.

In millinery, flowers beneath the brim are employed very much this season, and many of the finest models are nothing more nor less than a nosegay as they are entirely of flowers. Some of the large straw shapes are simply trimmed with ribbon bows, but then these bows are made with such style ind form a most delightful trimming for the summer season. Che newest things in fashiona¥le trimmings, millinery and dress goods can

always be obtained at Beer Bros.

grace as to

dress

*arnell Cross-Examined. Mr. Parnell, in the course of his cross- examination denied that the Irish World ever collected money for the parliamentary party. He emphatically denied that his lrish schemes ever included coalition with fenians in order to expel landlords from lreland. He did not recollect meeting Davitt and John Leary, in 1878, and discussing a possible alliance between the nationalists and fenians. He said he would frankly avow that be felt it no part of his duty to exclude anyone from the league on account of antecedents. He wanted to in- clude ajl Irishihen, trusting that every section would accept tha new constitutional

form of agitation. He had aimed at ask- ing the physical force men to abandon their movement and accept his. He did

not recollect making a speech at Lynn, Mass., in which it was alleged he said, ‘** wheu England was beaten to her knees the time would have come to realize the idea of the nationalists.’”’ He admitted that

if he used these words he must have been thinking of methods of warfare in the

event of constitutional agitatjon failing. At Troy somebody offered him 35 for bread and $20 for lead. He did not ob- ject to the offer because he thought offerer only meant $5 for charitable work and $20 for league work. The statement caused laughter. The commission adjourned. sialic iiassiihinie ae News Notes.

Six Russian meu-of-war have arrived in Curean waters. Their object, it is supposed, is to establish a coaling station.

A number of delegates from Belgium had aninterview with Premier Mercier, a few ays ago, respecting the establishment of a small colony of Belgian emigrants, with a collective capital of $600,000, in Gaspe. The discovery of a broken axle under the engine indicates, no doubt, the cause of the railway disaster near Hamilton on Sunday morning. Though the fact will in no way detract from the sadness of the affair, it wild yet be learned with a feeling of retief, as indicating that it was in reality an acci- dent, out of the power of ordinary care to prevent. Too frequently in such cases the origin of the mischief can be traced to the neglect of some rule laid down for the employes, in whose hands so largely rests the safety of the travelling public. Canada has been having an unpleasant number of railroad disasters of late. It can only be hoped the list will not be soon extended. ——

if the Sufferers From Consump- tion,

Scrofula and General Debility will try Seott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophos- phites, they will find immediate relief and a permanent benefit. Dr. H. V. Mott, Brent- wood, Cal., writes: ‘“‘I have used Scott’s Emulsion with great advantage in cases of Phthisis, Scrofula and Wasting Disorders. It is very palatable.’ Sold by druggists, at 50c. and $1. NR eg We have an immense stock of print cottons at bottom prices.—Perkins & Sterns. my3 3i ——_—$@——_—- —-

Poet— What do.you think of my verses ? Critic—Too many feet and too little head. —Texas Siftings.

Very fine Rhubarb, Bananas, Oranges and Lemons at W. F. Carter’s. m3 2i

New English millinery, new hats, new jer- seys, etc., etc., just opened and all at low prices.—Perkins & Sterns. my3 3i

New carpets and oil cloths warranted the cheapest in the city.—ierkins & Sterns. my3 3i

J = rag a dozen English water- proof coats which we are offering very cheap. —John McLeod & Co. ee oe

The Short Cut.—Cousin Jack (medical student, and such a tease)--‘* Well, bye- bye—Oh, by the way, I’m sorry to see that your little pug has strongly developed spinal curvature.” §Duet—‘‘Oh, how dreadful! What can we do?’ Cousin Jack—‘* Well, you see, it’s confined to the caudal vertebrae as yet. Ican only sug-

gest amputation of the affected part!” Beats hasty retreat.— London Fun. 4

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,

Letter from Rev. Fred. E. J. Lloyd.

T'o the Editor of the Island Guardian :

Sir,—A letter appeared in the last issue | of the Guardian headed ‘* Burial Scandal | at Cherry Valley,” which is likely to create a {alse impression and unduly reflect upon ihe conduct of one of my churchwardens. | The deceased Mrs. Irving appears to have | been a member of the Church of England, though not latterly attending upon its luin- istrations, and | have nothing whatever to | say against the encomium passed upon her by ** Pownal,” which, I have no doubt, was | fully deserved. The graveyard is vested in | me, and I am advised that | am legal guar- } dian and custodian thereof in conjunction with the vestry and churchwardens, and I am responsible to the Bishop of the diocese | that ao service is conducted there except by | myself or some duly authorized minister of | the Church of England. These are matters which some people may view with regret; but, nevertheless, they are facts which can- not be controverted. With reference to) the case in question, | may say that, con- sidering its circumstances, if application had | been made to me to perform the service, | should have immediately placed myself+ in

communication with the Bishop, by whom, I feel satisfied, no difli- culty would have been raised, and

| should have been ready to go to Cherry Valley, and take the service at any hour of the day, which would have suited.the con- venience of deceased’s family. But I can- not recognize the right of any minister, however worthy he may be, in my absence | and without any communication with me, to take possession ef churchyard and church, (for I see no distinction between the two), of which I am trustee, and over which | am the guardian, and there to conduct a ser- vice. Ihave been in many parts of the: world, and I have never heard such a claim | made; and so far as 1 am _ persoually cerned, it wou!d never occur to me so to

act towards the minister of any Christian | denomination. Mr. John Young, krowing | that I had not been communicated with,

did perfectly right in entering the objec-

tion which he did. This what you call

** burial scandal ”’ might have been avoid-

ed had [ been treated with the commonest

Christian courtesy,

con- !

Frep. EB. J. Lioypn, Rector of Cherry Valley. | 000 eee i

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Through Other Spectacie».

Sir,—The press has a high mission which it should never forget. To the newspaper man, the ethics of journalism ought to be asacred as the maxims of the common law to the great jurist. [ am sorry to say that this standard is not al- ways observod,

Now the promotion of our horse breed- ing indystiry is quite laudable. But | pro- test against the manner in which some newspaper managers permii thejnselves to be gulled by interested parties, by allaw- ing them to spread themselves in the edi- torial news column, in pufling some nonde- script animal wholly unknown to fame in the folluwjng manner:—‘*Mr. Jones has sold his splendid colt, filly or foal (as the case may be) to Mr. Brown for so and sg dollars.” As the price given is usually about twice the amount of the real price, I think such items should make their debyt in the ad- vertising, columns to which they honestly belong. Tur Examiner, I am glad to say, | is not much of a sinner in this respect, but a perusal of your evening contemporary | of yesterday has called forth these reflec- | tions on the duty of the press _ with regard | to the news supplied the pyblis

¢. May 3rd, 1889. -——-a- .

A Suggestion.

Sim,—I trust that the ladies who are collecting for Queen Square Gardens will | not forget this year to call on the bicylists for donations. 1 am sure these gentlemen, | who on a summer eyening use the Square with their machines, much to the ennoy- ance and discomfort of others, will not ob- ject to pay something handsome towards the repairs that have to be made for them. Yours, &c., SUBSCRIBER.

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a

Challenge to the Island.

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HAVE this day deposited One Hundred

Dollars ($100) in Mr. P. P. Gillis’s hands | to trot my Bay Horse DREADNOT against | any Stallion, Mare or Ge'ding on the Island, | for Three Hundred Dollars a side, on any | suitable track on the Island, the race to take | place any time before the Ist of October, and | to be mile heats, best three in five, to harness, | and the winner to take the gate money. This | challenge will be left open for ten days. I} hope some one will cover my money, and then | I will show the people whether Dreadnot can | trot or not.

R. J. STEELE. _ may3—dy 4ieod wky 2i

DENTISTRY.

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H. BRUCE FINDLEY, 0,0. 8.,

OFFiIceE =: Over ‘Dominion Boot & Shoe Store,”

QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN.

Approved modern appliances used to render Den? al operations comparatively painless.

OFFICE HOURS-9 a. m. to 1 p, m., and 2to 5p. m. may2

LORNE HOTEL,

FOR SALE.

HIS POPULAR HOTEL, situated at

Tracadie Beach, is offered for saie at a

bargain. As a Summer Resort, it has no equal in the Provinces.

It is now furnished complete for the accom- modation of one hundred guests, and can be opened without any additional] outlay.

lf not sold by private sale by the 10th May, the Premises ink Furniture will be offered at Auction either as a whole or in lots to suit purchasers, of which due notice will be given.

Fall particulars may be obiained by calling on the Secretary, or by letter addressed to

THE LORNE HOTEL CO., Charlottetown, P. EK. I.

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A SPECIAL

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PURCHASE OF WON-

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American Pongee Clotas,

Looks as good as Silk, and will make a nice, light Summer Dress.

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PONGEE DRAPERY, FOR CURTAINS.

New Hosiery, New Gloves, New Pa ‘asols. i

PEBRKISS & STERNS.

Charlottetown, April 25,

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GEO. E, FULL.

(t}———— & Grand Opening (x) —— Spring this way, please. for Good, Cheap Clothing, Shirts and Linders. NOTLGE

Our Stock of Prints. Hats, Flow:

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GEORGE EK. FULL,

QUEEN STREET,

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Ch’town, April 24, 1889.

WINDOW BLINDS AND ROLLERS.

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We sell a six-foot Veindow Blind, with Spring Roller complete, for 7 Cents and upwards, Best quality in the city, q

MARK WRIGHT & CO.

Charlottetown, April 23, 1889.