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Beacon
July 8/1897
Sixty Years Too Late
A few weeks since, The Beacon reproduced from the files of the St. Andrews Standard several advertisements that appeared in that paper sixty years ago. Among the advertisements was one of a lady who advertised to give private lessons to young ladies in a variety of subjects. One lady who read the advertisement and had not noted the fact that it belonged to a period sixty years ago, thought it would be nice to send her children to this private tutor. She spoke to some of her lady friends about it, and they, too, were pleased with the idea. Then she broached the subject to her husband, and when he told her that she was sixty years too late to take advantage of the offer, she was very much disgusted. Equally sincere was the disgust of the young man who read from the same column the advertisement of 400 men wanted to work on a railway building at Calais, and who drove to Calais to look for a job, only to find that he was sixty years behind.
Charles McQuoid, the four-year-old son of William McQuoid, Minister's Island, split his nose open with a nail or some other sharp instrument during the temporary absence from home of his parents on Wednesday last. He was brought in town and the wound was dressed by Dr. Wade, who found it necessary to put several stitches in it.
. . . While the fast line, the cold storage scheme, and the ICR extension are matters which closely affect the Maritime Provinces, the great bulk of the expenditure of this session has been on the behalf of the West. It is, perhaps, natural that the government, recognizing the important relation that the West bears to our eastern ports, and the great possibilities of its fertile plains and rich mines, should desire to see it developed as speedily as possible, yet they will have to bear in mind that the Maritime Provinces are a very important section of this Dominion, and while they are lavishing millions in opening up new territory in the West, it might be expedient for them to consider whether a few thousands spent in developing ports in the East might not prove equally advantageous.
The Algonquin to the Front
A handy work for the "busy man" to whom it is dedicated—is the pamphlet descriptive of "New England's Summer and America's Leading Winter Resorts." Twenty-four of the leading hotels on the coast and in the mountains are given. The Algonquin, St. Andrews, is the first one in the book as it is first among the summer hotels of the country. Illustrations of the hotel and of the town appear. The only other Provincial hotel to appear in it is the Grand Hotel, of Yarmouth, NS.
Beacon
July 15, 1897
Sir William Van Horne reached St. Andrews last week in his private car, to enjoy a brief breathing spell with his family at Covenhoven, Minister's Island.
Beacon
July 22/1897
Sir William Van Horne intends erecting a large stock barn on his Minister island property. It will be 85 feet long.
There has been considerable good-natured rivalry between the two "solid men" of the Algonquin as to which one was the faster. Mr. Jules S. Thebaud, of Paris, whose running weight is in the vicinity of 260 pounds, was positive that he could cover the ground in quicker time than H. G. Phinney, of Waterbury, Conn., who carried about with him 230 lbs of flesh, bone and adipose tissue, and Mr. Penney was just a confident of his ability to run. Solid ground was found in front of the hotel, and the two started. Mr. Thebaud was easily able to sustain this claim, Mr. Penney finishing in rather groggy form.
Mrs. E. N. Heney and family of Montreal are among the latest arrivals. They propose taking up their residence at the Algonquin till the end of August.
Baroness MacDonald's private car Earnscliffe brought Mrs. Robert Meighen, Miss Meighen and Miss F. Stephen from Montreal on Friday. They are guests at the Algonquin.
Bicycle parties all the rage. "The wheel" new term for bicycle.
Beacon
July 29/1897
Mrs. Heney, with her delightful little family, are comfortably located at the Algonquin for the entire summer.
Mrs. Hosmer, with her son and daughter, Miss Olive, have already taken possession of their charming rooms in the wing of the Algonquin, which they will occupy for the rest of the season.
Miss Mowatt has again opened her hospitable doors and garden to the public for her far-famed afternoon teas, and Elm Corner has become the resort of the cottager and the Algonquinites as in 1896. What can be better than Miss Mowatt's cup of tea with its delicate flavour and the delicious cake piled on the little table with their snowy covers and decorated with flowers so fragrant?
Beacon
Aug. 5/1897
C. J. Bonaparte back again at the Algonquin.
Piece on George Innes and his work. Page one.
The Mountain House, Chamcook, is being generously patronized this summer. Among the recent guests have been Roland Jones, Arthur Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Hooper, Miss Van Horne, and party, Elwood B. Hosmer, Mr. and Mrs. Hope, Miss Ewan, Miss A. L Ewan, Rev. Jas. Barclay, Francie Stephen, Olive Hosmer, E. B. Hosmer, of Montreal; Rev. F. Edwards, Mrs. Edwards, Miss Edwards Malden, Mass; Miss Agnes Hobart, Miss Garner, Boston; Miss Catherine Ames, North Easton; C. M Wallace, Providence; Jules Thebaud, Paris; Mr. and Mrs. Walthew, New York; Mrs. And Mrs. Selfridges, Brookline, Mass, J. H R. Gillis, J. R. Trimble, C/ S Murphy, H. O. McGregor, H. W. Nicholas, W. Brown, H. G. Trimble, T. V. Lee, E. G. Chadwick, J Adams, A Hamilton, L. B./ Green, Calais; J. L. Thompson, Danforth; Charles page, Lowell, Mass; Mrs. E. E. Holyoake, Miss Watts, Woodstock; J. D. Hazen, Saint John.
Tyn-y-coed enjoying a good run of guests.
Sir William Van Horne's family are now domesticated at Covenhoven on Minister's Island. The genial host Sir William pays flying visits from Montreal, availing himself of a well-earned rest whenever leisure permits, and bringing with him special friends from time to time. Just at present Sir William is enjoying the companionship of a distinguished French artist.
A sociable little party set out from the Algonquin on Thursday last, tempted by the promise of day's fishing and one of Capt. Starkey's famous chowders.
Beacon
Aug 12/1897
Sir William Van Horne promised when times were good to take up the question of another summer hotel for St. Andrews. That halcyon period for the railway would seem to have dawned, judging by the traffic reports. The fact that the present hotels are not large enough to accommodate all the people who are eager to come here ought to furnish an additional incentive to Sir William to enter upon this work.
The CPR have inaugurated a daily freight service between Montreal and Saint John. The distance will be covered in 36 hours.
Capt. And Ms. Fred G. Andrews were passengers to St. Andrews by Friday's steamer. They will probably reside here permanently.
Sir William Van Horne has returned to his railway labors, after a whole week spent at his summer home. This was an unusually long stay, but no longer than his friend would desire.
Traffic reports indicate lack of hotel space—again.
Nasturtiums and sweet peas can now be had in abundance. The corridor at the Algonquin where the children carry them for sale, is permeated with their sweet fragrance. The Algonquin guests eagerly purchase these and many beautiful flowers, for which St. Andrews is justly famed.
Beacon
Aug 19/1897
A Busy Minister
Minister of Railways and Canals, Hon. Mr. Blair, in Saint John on business. R. E. Armstrong drops in to visit the very busy man in his private car. . . . The necessity of public improvements in connection with St. Andrews was impressed upon the minister, and he intimated that he thought the government would do whatever dredging was necessary to improve the entrances to the inner harbor. On the larger subject of aid in the construction of deep-sea wharves the minister would not commit himself.
Sir William is at home in Covenhoven.
Lady Van Horne held an "at home" at Covenhoven, Minister's Island, on Saturday afternoon. It was quite a brilliant function, being attended by many guests at the hotels and by many of townspeople as well.
9 prominent physicians staying at Algonquin.
Over 200 people dined at A on Saturday. Room full.
Silver bracelets on ankles while bathing new fad for girls—or jewellery generally.
Sunbonnets new fad also.
Hotel hopes to stay open until late September. According to ad, June 25 to Sept. 15 or later.
Beacon
Aug 26/1897
John Conley, the victim of last week's railway accident, is still at the Alms House, where he is receiving daily attention from Drs Gove and O'Neill.
Canadian Ports for Canadian Traffic
We note with satisfaction the evidence of an awakening of the part of the public memory of Canada to the necessity of utilizing Canadian ports for Canadian traffic. More gratifying is it still when such a spirit is being manifested by members of the government of the country. In support of this statement, we have but to refer to the published correspondence between Hon. Mr. Tarte, Minister of Public Works, and Sir William Van Horne, president of the CPR. The initiatory letter was penned by Mr. Tarte. As its sentiments are entirely in accord with the sentiments which this journal has been expressing from time to time during the past years, we take the liberty of reproducing it:
Quebec July 27, 1897
To Sir William Van Horne, president CPR, Montreal
Dear Sir William,
The wheat crop in Manitoba and the North-West, will, if our hopes are not deceived, reach thirty millions of bushels.
How many of those millions will be exported through Canadian territory and Canadian waters? Canada has spent vast sums of money to connect the North-West with the Eastern Provinces—with our harbors on the St. Lawrence, and yet a large quantity of our North-West trade finds its way to European market through American lines. I know the great interest you feel towards Canada, and it is the reason why I call your attention to the question I take the liberty to ask you, Why in the past has so much of our North-West traffic gone to American ports, and what would you suggest to change that state of affairs?
It seems to me that the CPR, through its railway and steamship lines, should be the carriers of our traffic from the west to our seaboards.
The harbors and rivers of Canada are under the control of the Department whose head I am for the time being, and I would be very glad indeed to cooperate with you in any effort which would have the effect of keeping Canadian trade within Canadian channels.
Believe me my dear Sir William,
Yours very truly,
J. Israel Tarte
In Sir William's reply he states that the New York route is most used because it is the cheapest one, the advantage being in the ocean rates, and the presence of large vessels especially adapted to the carriage of freight at the lowest cost. It is his opinion that Canada cannot expect to take this trade from United States ports until she supplies herself with a similar type of vessel. Sir William's letter has brought out another from Mr. Tarte in which he expressed the belief that by properly equipping the port of Montreal, by deepening and widening the channel of the St. Lawrence, by enlarging the canals of the country, and by completing the telegraph system to the Straits of Belle Isle, Canada ought to be able to hold her own trade.
While agreeing with the general sentiment of Mr. Tarte's correspondence, we think that he is making a mistake in bestowing all his thoughts upon the providing of a summer outlet for the country. What Canada wants, in our opinion, is not so much a summer outlet as a permanent port, one that will be ready for business at all times, either in winter or summer. During at least six months in the year the St. Lawrence route is closed to navigation, so that for one half the time all the enormous expenditure which Mr. Tarte outlines would be lying in idleness, and the traffic which it was expected would hold for Canada would be seeking outlets elsewhere. Until the Government can find some way of overcoming the forces of Nature, so that the St. Lawrence could be kept open summer and winter, we think it is folly to expend a large sum of money to develop that route. It would be of more permanent advantage to the country if the Minister of Public Works would modify his St. Lawrence idea and utilize some of the money he would spend in its development upon the development of an open Atlantic port. We would not say that the St. Lawrence should not be improved or that the harbor of Montreal should not be equipped with modern appliances, but we do say that it is not good policy to expend an enormous sum of money upon a port that is so long sealed up as Montreal is.
The laying of rails on DeWolfe's wharf will begin this week. Several cargoes of lumber are ready to be shipped over the wharf as soon as the rails are laid.
There were no dividends declared at the annual meetings of the Chamcook water Company, St. Andrews Land Company and Algonquin Hotel Company, on Saturday last. General satisfaction was expressed at the highly favorable showing the hotel has made this season. The old officers and directors were re-elected.
John Cooney, the victim of last week's railway accident is still at the Alms House, where he is receiving daily attention from Drs. Gove and O'Neill. His brother came down from Fredericton to wait upon him. His father, Michael Cooney, was here on Saturday and was eager to take his son back to Fredericton, but the doctors would not permit the removal of the patient. The father is a respectable old gentleman and deeply deplores the unfortunate accident on his son and the circumstances which led up to it. The injured man has displayed wonderful nerve, but the result of the amputation is very uncertain. There has been considerable suppuration from the wound and it may be necessary to resort to a further operation. The doctors are doing all they can, and Mr. and Mrs. Carr, the Alms House keepers, are ably seconding their efforts.
Lady Van Horne, accompanied by the Misses Van Horne, will shortly take her departure from Covenhoven, St. Andrews on her return to Montreal in time to receive the distinguished guests who will be entertained by Sir William Van Horne, during the meeting of the British Medical Association—Montreal Star.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Andrews, Minister's Island, took Mondays night's train for the North-West. They will be absent a month.
Beacon
Sept 2/1897
R. B. Van Horne, who has been with the surveying party in the Crow's Nest Pass for some time, past, is at present enjoying a visit to his family on Minister's Island.
St. Andrews can now boast of a peer of the realm on its tax list since Sir Donald Smith became Baron Strathcona and Mount Royal.
The summer season is rapidly coming to an end. That is has been a successful one so far as the hotels are concerned is admitted by all, but the absence of any permanent growth makes the season rather a disappointing one in other respects.
The Golf Club had a meeting last week when it was determined to extend the links the full eighteen holes. The St. Andrews links will be the only one in "the north country" to have the complete distance.
J. F. Harvey (Harvey and Woods). Also manages Turk's Head, Rockport, Mass. A. W. Weeks went to Lookout Mountain. Twice size of Algonquin.
Annual drive of the hotel help took place Sunday evening by moonlight. Chamcook lake was the objective place.
Algonquin season "most prosperous" in every way. No invalids. Hay fever testimonial in Beacon.
Beacon
Sept 9/1897
Mr. B. Van Horne, son of the president of the Canadian Pacific, returned to Montreal yesterday, after having been since April last attached to one of the surveying parties on the Crow's Nest Pass. He states that there are now about 3000 men employed upon the construction of the new line. Mr. Van Horne will resume his studies at McGill, going west a the end of the present term. —Montreal Star.
The Port of St. Andrews
The accompanying correspondence was not intended for the public eye, but indicating as it does a very friendly feeling toward our port on the part of one of the leading public men of the Dominion, we take the liberty of publishing it.
St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Aug. 23, 1897
Dear Sir—
I have read with much pleasure the correspondence that has passed between you and Sir William Van Horne relative to the necessity of retaining the grain traffic of the Canadian North-West for Canadian ports. I am glad that at last Canada has a minister who is alive to the importance and value of her ports and who is eager that they should be utilized. I agree with you that it is high time an answer was found for the question, why is it that so much North-West traffic is going to American ports when so many millions of Canadian monies have been expended to bring the traffic to Canadian ports? It is a crying shame, I think that while the Maritime Province ports are starving for lack of business, Portland, Maine, Boston and New York should be growing fat upon Canadian traffic. During the past eight or ten year I have, in common with many others, in this section, striven to awaken an interest (among the businessman of Quebec and Montreal and also among the members of the late government) in the subject which you have just taken up, particularly with reference to the port of St. Andrews. You are doubtless aware that as far back as the year 1835 the many natural advantages of the harbour of St. Andrews as a winter port were recognized. In that year a project was inaugurated to connect St. Andrews by rail with Quebec and make of it the winter port for the latter city. The scheme bade fair to become a grand success, but after several miles of rail had been laid and a great deal of money expended in other directions, international difficulties arose and, the Imperial government withdrawing its countenance and aid, the project fell through. This is a matter of history, and one that I have no doubt you are thoroughly conversant with. The splendid advantages which St. Andrews possessed in 1835, and which elicited the admiration and awakened the appreciation of the commercial men of that day, still exist and the necessity for their employment seems each year to become more imperative. The Dominion of Canada has in St. Andrews a port that is easy of access from the ocean at all times of tide and at all seasons of the year for the largest steamers that are afloat. The avenues of entrance are broad and deep and well defined. The harbor is capacious enough to hold the entire British navy, and thoroughly protected from Ocean's swells, possessing abundant room for the erection of docks and other terminal facilities. Sir William Van Horne attributes the success of New York to its cheapness, I cannot see why this point should not be made with even greater strength in favor of St. Andrews. Being easy of ingress and egress steamships after the first passage would be able to avoid pilotage dues, which are a very heavy tax at some ports. There being no currents of any importance, vessels could be moved with perfect safety with the aid of tugs, effecting another saving. Harbor dues could be reduced to a minimum, while large savings could be made in other directions. The nearest Canadian port to Montreal, it is the only port outside perhaps Saint John that can successfully compete with United States ports for he carrying trade of Canada. Short as the distance now is between Montreal and St. Andrews, this distance might be considerably reduced by the constructing of a branch line across the country from Mattawamkeag. In short, it would almost seem as if Nature had designed that St. Andrews should be a handmaid to the port of Montreal and Quebec.
That my statements with regard to the advantages of the port for ocean traffic are in no way overdrawn, I would beg to refer you to the accompanying memorial, and particularly to the testimonial of Capt. Campbell, master of the S. S. Lake Ontario, commodore of the Beaver Line of steamers. So impressed was he with the advantages of St. Andrews that in 1892 he recommended to his Company that they adopt it as their port. It was expected that the CPR and the Government would aid in the construction of the necessary wharves, but neither seemed disposed to assist and as the people of the place were not able to supply the needs the project was abandoned.
I am not without hope that the present Government of Canada will awaken to the value of this port as a factor in the development of the Dominion. With the initiation of the fast line scheme it is highly essential that only those ports should be used which affords the greatest advantages and which could be operated the most cheaply. Montreal or Quebec as the summer port and Halifax and St. Andrews or Saint John as the winter ort (one of the latter for mails and passengers and the other for freight are really the only ports that are available. I would be loath to say one work that could be construed as derogatory to the port of Saint John, as it possesses great advantages, and her people have shown a wonderful amount of enterprise and pluck, yet St. Andrews is undoubtedly the best natural port and for geographical reasons should also have the preference.
It may be that Montreal stands in need of all the public works you speak of, yet it is my humble opinion that the country would reap a more decided advantage if a permanent port (either Saint John or St. Andrews) were selected and the energies of the government spent upon its development.
I am glad to see that the leading public men of Canada are thinking on this subject. I trust that having put your hand to the plough in this matter you will not turn back. There is a great work to be done, along the line that you have opened up—a work which I verily believe will tend greatly to the upbuilding of Canada, whose interest you have devotedly at heart. I would like to suggest that a government engineer be sent here to examine the port and report upon its advantages for ocean traffic.
With best wishes for the success of yourself and the Liberal party, I remain,
Faithfully yours,
R. E. Armstrong
Mr. Tarte's Reply
Office of the Minister of Public Works of Canada, Ottawa
August 31, 1897
R. E. Armstrong, Esq., Editor of the Beacon, St. Andrews, New Brunswick
My Dear Sir,
I read with pleasure your letter of August 23rd. I have never realized in the past as I do now the great possibilities of Canada as the commercial route between the west and European ports. I have travelled in the region of the Great Lakes, I have visited our harbors, I have gone into the question of our canals, of the equipment of our ports, and I have come to the conclusion that we have lost a precious time in the past. I quite agree with you that there is no reason why the port of Saint John, of St. Andrews, of Halifax should not be active competitors against American ports, during the winter months especially.
I am trying to awaken the public opinion of our commercial community to the vital question of keeping Canadian trade within Canadian channels and of diverting as much as possible American trade to our seaports.
I will be very glad indeed to visit Harbour St. Andrews at some future date with the chief engineer of my department, Mr. Coste, who is, I may say, thoroughly alive to the importance of the subject.
I will always be glad to hear from you and to receive suggestions.
Yours truly,
J. Israel Tarte
[he never came, though]
The tree embowered cottage alongside the Rectory [Fred and Lise's house] commonly known as the Stone cottage, has been purchased by Rev. Dean Sills, of Portland, Maine, who will fit it up as a summer home.
Mr. B. Van Horne, son of the president of the CPR, returned to Montreal yesterday, after having been since April last attached to one of the surveying parties on the Crow's Nest Pass. He states that there are now about 3000 men employed upon the construction of the new line. Mr. Van Horne will resume his studies at McGill, going west at the end of the present term.—Montreal Star
Another Summer Cottage
Rev. A. T. Bowser, of Wilmington, Delaware, who has been an annual visitor at St. Andrews for several years with his interesting family, has purchased the Peter Carroll farm, consisting of 20 acres on Cedar Lane, in the outskirts of the town, and will begin the erection this fall of a comfortable summer residence. The situation he has chosen is a most sightly one, commanding a splendid view of the Bay. Its nearness to the golf grounds and to the beach will make it a delightful spot for a summer home. The purchase price of the property is said to be $2000. Plans for the cottage have been prepared by Mr. Robert Stevenson. It will be known as "Cedar Cottage." The building will cost about $3500. St. Andrews people will be delighted to have Mr. Bowser as a permanent summer resident.
Messrs. Wheelock and MacDonald, of the St. Andrews Golf Club, are laying out the additional nine holes to the south of Joe's Point Road. The Algonquin is now the only summer hotel in the country that can boast of an eighteen-hole golf links. (This would seem to indicate that the first course at Joe's Point was nine holes)
Algonquin to close tomorrow after record season. Splendid surplus far in excess of expectations. Hotel Co. plans more improvements. Wood was indeed resident manager for this year.
Beacon
Sept.16/1897
While the good people of St. Stephen are rejoicing in the possession of their new public wharf, they should not fail to remember that they owe that substantial and much needed structure in large part to the people of St. Andrews, who in 1891 besought the provincial government to grant aid for the construction of a deep-water wharf here. The sum of $40,000 was asked for by the St. Andrews delegation, but when legislation was brought down it was found that half the sum asked for had been appropriated for a deep-water wharf at the Ledge. It was from this appropriation that the money for the present wharf was taken.
After all the rails had been laid on the DeWolfe pier and Mr. DeWolfe had begun to look for business, he was informed by engineer Barber, of the CPR, on Friday, that the work had not been done properly, and that the underpinning on certain of the bridges would have to be changed. Mr. DeWolfe says the work was done according to the directions of the railway officials. He will make the changes required, but it will necessitate some delay and some additional expense. Mr. DeWolfe is working several strings for business for his wharf. It would be strange, indeed, if some of them did not pull in a good job.
Fred Worrell and James Clinch performed a century run on Wednesday of last week, wheeling from St. Andrews to Eastport and return via St. Stephen and Calais. They left town at 6 o'clock in the morning and 6:13 in the evening they were back again, a little leg weary but still good for another run. One pedalled an 80-gear wheel and the other 92.
Beacon
Sept 23/1897
What a contrast there is between the language of the new government and the old with relation to this port! The old government told us most emphatically that they could not undertake to provide terminal facilities at points not touched by their line of railway, and that such grants were largely a matter of sympathy while the new say that Saint John, St. Andrews and Halifax are the ports that must do the winter business of Canada, and they will not rest satisfied until every pound of the product of Canada is shipped through Canadian ports. This language has certainly the right ring about it, even though it is unattended by any definite promises of aid.
Hotel DeMonts to have billiard room and bathrooms soon.
Sir William Van Horne left St. Andrews on Wednesday morning, after several days spent at his summer home. His family will remain here for a fortnight longer.
Sir William Van Horne
The Rising Tide Cuts an Interview Very Short
Time and timed will wait for on man—not even for a newspaper man. Evidence of this fact was furnished the Beacon representative when he cantered over to Minister's Island on Tuesday afternoon to obtain an interview with Sir William Van Horne. Sir William was engaged when the newspaper man called, and though only fifteen minutes slipped by before he was free in that time the tide of the bay had nearly covered the bar by which Sir William's island home is reached, so that the interview consisted of little more than a greeting and a goodbye.
Sir William looked the picture of good health and contentment, with his favorite cigar between his lips and his knock-about hat pulled out over his eyes to prevent the wind from blowing it out into the Bay.
To the Beacon he said that he saw no immediate prospect of the CPR summer hotel being erected at St. Andrews, though he declared the railway was enjoying a season of rare prosperity. Asked with regard to winter port matters he did not express himself very freely, further than to say that Canada possessed more ports than she had business for, and that it would cost a tremendous sum of money to fit St. Andrews with wharves and terminal facilities.
With regard to the Northwest he said the present was the most successful year the farmers of that section have very enjoyed. "They had made enough money," said Sir William, "to pay for their farms and all the improvements they have put upon them."
Sir William's opinion was asked concerning the Klondike. "There is not much known about that territory, yet. It is 1400 miles from the nearest point on our road—at Edmonton—and there are two mountain ranges between. There is undoubtedly an abundance of gold there, but I fear that this winter there will be an abundance of suffering as well. There are too many people to winter in there."
Sir William displayed an eagerness to talk, but the sullen voices of the breakers beating upon the beach warned his interviewer that the talk must be cut short. And so good-byes were said, and the scribe galloped homeward.
Sir William went to Saint John on Wednesday morning. He does not expect to visit St. Andrews again next season, though his family remain for probably ten days longer.
Henry Emmerson 1897-1900
Premier of New Brunswick
Liberal Oct. 29, 1897
Beacon
Sept 30, 1897
D. Will McKay, photographer, will be in St. Andrews for ten days from October 1st.
Covenhoven, Sir William Van Horne's summer residence, is closed, the family leaving for Montreal by special train on Tuesday.
Mrs. Alan R. MacDonnell and family, who have much enjoyed their annual sojourn at St. Andrews, New Brunswick, prolonged their stay later than usual. Lady Van Horne and the Misses Van Horne were also unwilling to leave the beauties of Covenhoven during the pleasant autumnal weather.—Montreal Star.
Beacon
Oct 7, 1897
Foundation for Bowser cottage completed. Lumber on site.
New tenders for the care of the buoys in St. Andrews harbour have been received. Capt. James Starkey's tender of $78 was the lowest, and he received the contract.
A delegation from Montreal, representing the Dominion Steamship Line, visited Saint John last week on a tour of inspection. They expressed themselves highly pleased with the harbor and with the facilities provided for large steamship traffic.
Beacon
Oct 14/1897
Lola Again a Prisoner
This time He is Charged with Assaulting a Young Indian Woman
Lola, the Indian who was in the canoe with the late Michael McMonagle, of St. Andrews, when the latter met his fate about a year ago, and who was supposed by many to have been instrumental in his death, has evidently forgotten the temperance lesson which that regrettable incident taught him.
After getting clear of the courts in the McMonagle matter, Lola never returned to St. Andrews, but took up his home at Pleasant Point, Maine, where he has since remained.
Little has been heard here of his doings since then, but, it would seem from the accompanying despatch that he has not been living the life that a good Indian should:—
Eastport, Oct. 6—Numerous Indians from Pleasant Point village, Perry, were here all-day Tuesday. Lola, T. Lola, their recently appointed deputy Sheriff, had been arrested early in the day by Indian Policeman Joe D. Socabasion, for assaulting the young wife of Governor Joe L. Dana at her home Friday evening, during the temporary absence of her husband.
Mrs. Dana was much frightened at the Sheriff, who entered her house, intoxicated, and not until the next day did she tell of the intrusion. The officer at the Point was notified and a warrant was secured for the arrest of Lola. He fled to this city and was not located by Socabasion, until Tuesday, when he was locked up. He was arraigned late at police headquarters before trial Justice J. H. McFaul. Lola pleaded guilty to the assault and was fined $10 and costs, which he paid.
Lola is known as the swiftest long-distance runner in eastern Maine and is a fairly well educated young man, with wife and children living at the village.
The first car ever placed upon DeWolfe's wharf was run down there on Thursday morning last. Its number was 9800. The car was loaded with pickled herring which the Arbutus brought from Lubec the day before.
The Lake View cottage, the name given to the cottage on the southern shore of Chamcook lake recently purchased by the Hanson syndicate, has proved source of comfort and joy to its owners. Since the shooting season they have been having a delightful time, feasting on partridge, wild duck, and occasionally a deer. The cottage is very prettily situated and makes a charming retreat from the bustle and excitement of the own.
Beacon
Oct 21/1897
It is to be hoped that the next time the Governor-General [Aberdeen] visits St. Andrews a little more time will be given the citizens to complete arrangements for his reception than was given them on his last visit and that there will be a better understanding all round.
A Handsome Cottage
A fortnight ago the first blow on the superstructure of the Bowser cottage, Cedar Lane, was struck by Messr. Stevenson and McKenzie. Today the building is erected, boarded in, roofed, and the interior lathed throughout ready for the plasterers. The brick fireplaces in the hall, parlor and dining room are also well advanced. Outside, the carpenters are engaged in constructing the plaza, which extends along two sides of the building with a pagoda on the corner. This piazza is ten feet wide. The interior of the house is laid off very comfortably. The dining room and parlor are on the front of the house, which has a southern exposure. Behind the parlor is a large hall, with a stairway leading to the second floor, and behind the dining room are two kitchens. There are five sleeping rooms and bathrooms on the second floor. Above this is quite a large attic.
A bicycle shed and playhouse combined is to be erected in the rear of the dwelling.
Booming McAdam
There is evidently an intention on the part of the CPR to boom McAdam. A street is being laid out and ten new dwelling houses of good quality are being contracted for. Arrangements are being made to supply the station building and Junction House with hot water and an electric plant is, we understand, being constructed in the machine shop; when completed the yard, station buildings and hotel will be lighted by incandescent lamps. —Carleton Sentinel.
Governor-General
Surprises St. Andrews people by visiting them. He is Addressed at the Station. Bad Weather and Bad Health keep his Excellency Indoors.
The visit of the Governor General and party to St. Andrews on Saturday was a surprise to most of the people here. Not until 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon was if positively known that the vice-regal carriages were on their way to the Shiretown. This information was very thoughtfully wired to the Beacon by Supt. Timmerman. In less than an hour the whole town was arrayed in bunting, flags floating from almost every staff in the place. A second telegram stated that the train would arrive at a later hour than had been first intended.
A few leading citizens were hastily summoned to Councillor Snodgrass's office, and a committee struck to prepare an address, and , if agreeable to his Excellency, to arrange for a public demonstration. About 5 o'clock a telegram was received from Lt. Keane, A. D. C., addressed to "The Mayor" conveying the official information that the Governor General, was on his way hither and would remain over Sunday.
The vice-regal train arrived about 5:30 o'clock, and the citizens committee, composed of Sheriff Stuart, Councillor Snodgrss, M. N. Cockburn, R. E. Armstrong, William Brodie, William Whitlock, T. R. Wren, W. E. Mallory, E. A. Cockburn, Dr. Wade, and others, was at once introduced to his Excellency, who expressed the gratification it would afford him to receive an address. Lord and Lady Aberdeen and Lady Gordon, their daughter, then stepped out of their car, when the Sheriff read the following address . . . .
The Governor General in reply made a felicitous speech. He said it was certainly agreeable to him to be greeted in such a loyal and hospitable manner and he thanked them most heartily. He had been looking forward for some time to visiting St. Andrews, as the fame and beauties of the place had often been sung in his ears by Sir William Van Horne. He could assure the people of the place that the advantages and attractions of St. Andrews was becoming increasingly known. He noted by the address that his coming was somewhat of a surprise.
That was all the more reason why he should thank them. Their public spirit was most commendable. The people of Saint John, he said, wished him to spend the day with them and arrive here at night, but this he would not consent to, as he was eager to see something of the attractions of the place by daylight. This he had been able to do to a certain extent as he came along. He expressed his thanks to the CPR for having arranged this trip and for the many courtesies extended to the party. He thanked the donors of the address for their kind allusions to Lady Aberdeen and his daughter. He assured them that they were highly appreciated. In conclusion, he said he hoped to pass a peaceful Sunday in St. Andrews.
Lord and Lady Aberdeen then chatted very pleasantly for a few minutes on the platform. Seeing the large number of children gathered around him, Lord Aberdeen asked them if they would not like a school holiday. The shouts of approval that followed this request showed conclusively that the request met with the views of the children. His Excellency then stated that he would have much pleasure in naming Monday as a public holiday. This announcement was greeted with applause.
Cheers were given for the Queen and for Lord and Lady Aberdeen. Lord Aberdeen thanked the people for their applause—for their true British Canadian cheers.
The Sheriff informed the Governor General that it would afford the people of St. Andrews much pleasure if they were permitted to show them some of the natural beauties of the town. It was then arranged that the party should be driven to Minister's Island—Sir William Van Horne's summer abode—on Sunday afternoon. The Governor General and his party then withdrew to their car, and the crowd dispersed.
In the evening, a number of ladies and gentlemen met lady Aberdeen in the waiting room of the station when she talked of the Victorian Order of Nurses. On Sunday morning, lady Aberdeen, Lady Gordon and Lt. Keane attended divine service at All Saints church. Owing to the high wind and cold weather on Sunday afternoon, Lord Aberdeen concluded that he would forgo the drive. He very graciously talked with the committee who had brought the carriage down.
In the evening, his Excellency intended going to the Presbyterian church, but he was prevented from doing so by an attack of illness, which compelled his aide-de-camp to call in a physician. There was quite a large congregation in attendance at the church and regrets were general that this Excellency's health had prevented him from coming out. Rev. Mr. Mahon was the recipient of a very courteous letter of regret from Lady Aberdeen. She also wrote a very kind note to Judge Cockburn, regretting that a chill which her husband had taken prevented him from accepting his offer of a pew in the Presbyterian church at the Sunday evening service. Mrs. Stuart, Mrs. Berrie and Miss Berrie, who had sent bouquets to Lady Aberdeen, and Lady Gordon, were also the recipients of polite notes.
Lady Aberdeen and her daughter braved the elements on Sunday afternoon with their horses in order to get a glimpse of Sir William's Van Horne's summer residence and of the outlying scenery from Fort Tipperary. They found the weather rather chilly and were glad to speed back to their car. On Monday morning, the vice-regal train departed for St. Stephen, where a public demonstration was held.
It was a matter for regret that Lady Aberdeen was not given an opportunity to address a public meeting here, on the subject of Victorian Order of Nurses, and the other philanthropic schemes with which she is connected. She had fully expected that arrangements for such a public meeting would be made, and was not a little disappointed to find that no provision had been made for it. The blame for this does not rest upon the citizen's committee, as the members of the committee were not aware until too late that Lady Aberdeen was eager to make a public presentation of the matter she has in hand. Not only on this point did the Governor General express regrets, but he also regretted that the people of St. Andrews had received such a short notice of their coming. The trip to St. Andrews had been planned a fortnight before, and he was under the impression that an intimation to that effect had been sent here. The Beacon learned that some parties here had been advised of the Governor-General's coming but they treated the communication as private one. Had it not been for the thoughtfulness of Supt. Timmerman the people of St. Andrews would have had but scant opportunity of paying their respects to the Queen's representative.
Beacon
Oct 28, 1897
Halifax people have been urging Mr. Blair to build a new wharf and freight shed. Mr. Blair (we quote from the Sun) replied he would carefully consider the proposals, but would make no promises, other than that Halifax would get all the facilities that the business on the ICR might warrant. Both Halifax and Saint John would have to fight their own battle, and he in effect said it would be question of the survival of the fittest. He thought Halifax should become one of the termini for the fast Atlantic service, but there would likely be no Canadian mail steamer, pending the consummation of the Peterson and Tayte contract., One thing was sure, no subsidy would be given to any line making a foreign port the terminus.
Beacon
Nov 4/1897
Death of J. G. Lorimer
A letter to the Sun from Plympton, Mass., announced the death in that town on Oct. 23rd, of James G. Lorimer, aged 90 years, 5 months and 13 days. Mr. Lorimer was for many years connected with journalism in New Brunswick. His first effort in the newspaper line was the "Young Aspirant," a weekly paper for youth published in Fredericton. The "Provincial Patriot," a weekly, first issued in 1853 at St. Stephen, was published for several years. In 1863 its name was changed to the "Charlotte Advocate." Mr. Lorimer published the "Investigator" in Saint John for about a year, first at Indiantown and during the later part of its career in the city proper. The "Bay Pilot, which he started at St. Andrews in 1878, lasted about twelve months and the "Island News," published on Grand Manan, the "Victoria Star," at Grand Falls, and the "Enterprise," Saint Stephen, were also short lived. Mr. Lorimer was for a period in the pre-confederation days official reporter of the New Brunswick house of assembly, and he had in manuscript a series of interesting tales and reminiscences of Fredericton life of fifty years ago. His principal published works are: "The Recluse of New Brunswick, or the Hermit of Point Lepreaux," a poem, issued from the press of Robert Shives, St. John, in 1842, and the "History of Island and Inlets in the Bay of Fundy, Charlotte Co.," from the earliest settlement, printed at St. Stephen in 1876.
Some years ago Mr. Lorimer removed to Massachusetts, and at the time of his death was residing with his son, William J. Lorimer, proprietor of the Plympton House, Plympton, Mass. Within the past two or three years Mr. Lorimer, who was a constant reader of the Sun and regarded it as his favorite newspaper, contributed several interesting letters to its columns. —Sun.
The old Andrews House on Minister's Island has been re-arranged and rebuilt inside. It is said that Sir William Van Horne intends using is for a winter residence occasionally.
Beacon
Nov 11/1897
The settling of the winter port question has not been unattended by difficulties. One of the greatest difficulties that the government seems to have experienced is the rivalry between the port of Saint John and Halifax. By reason of its inland position, Saint John is undoubtedly the better freight port of the two, while Halifax's situation gives it especial advantages for mails and passengers. The government recognizing this fact has endeavoured to meet the wishes of both ports by insisting upon the mail steamers calling at both, going and coming. This arrangement does not appear to give satisfaction to the CPR, who would prefer that on the outward voyage the steamer would sail direct from Saint John. They claim that the Halifax call would delay the freight at least a day. This does not seem to have been a very serious objection when the mails steamers from Portland called at Halifax, but with the slow boats of the Beaver Line there may, perhaps, be something in it. This difficulty, it seems to us, might be obviated by having a mail and passenger tender meet the steamer off Halifax both coming and going. But perhaps this would not suit Halifax.
Fox Hunt On Minister's Island
It was a badly advised fox that took up his abode on Minister's Island, last Monday. A party of town sports, hearing of his presence on the island arranged for a fox hunt on Tuesday. Ed Denley was master of the hounds, and he was supported by nine riflemen, who were stretched out around the island. After the dogs had made a circle of the island two or three times they at last struck the scent. Reynard led them a merry chase but it was a short one, for breaking over on the beach near where the Judge of Probates was in ambush, a well-directed shot put a speedy end to his career. Most people will say that a fox that was not cunning enough to avoid the lawyer deserved to be shot.
Sir William Van Horne in town. He comes down in inspect his property on Minister's Island. details.
It was announced in the Montreal Star last week that Sir William Van Horne, accompanied by General Russell A. Alger, United States Secretary of War, and General Proctor of New York, was coming to St. Andrews. At once speculation began to be indulged in as to the object of the visit of such a distinguished company. Of course Sir William's coming could be explained, but what were the Yankee generals coming for?
One individual feared that they were coming to make an inspection of our forts and he suggested that the proper thing to do was to cover up the fortresses with a tarpaulin until the military visitors had departed. Another man, with an eye to business, was positive that there was some scheme on foot for the utilization of St. Andrews harbor for the shipping of pulp. He was strengthened in his belief by the report that the President's car had been switched off to grand Falls and that the visitors had made an inspection of the Falls with a view to establishing a gigantic pulp mill there.
Another had a different idea, and a great many more ventured no opinion whatever, feeling sure that the Beacon would be able to solve the problem for them when the car arrived.
On Friday afternoon, President Van Horne's car arrived at St. Andrews, but without the big Yankee guns. "Col." French, the President's culinary advisor, and Supt. Timmerman were Sir William's only companions. The other had taken the western train at McAdam for their homes.
Sir William and Supt. Timmerman got off at the bar Road and we at once driven to Minister's Island, where the former made an inspection of work that was being done on his summer property. At 4:30 they returned to their car at the station, when the Beacon had a brief chat with Sir William.
He said his visit had no particular significance—he simply wished to look after his property on Minister's Island. He went on to say that he had just returned from an inspection of the western end of the road and had found everything booming here. The North-West, he said, he found in a particularly prosperous state, the farmers having done splendidly this year. They had made, he said, this season alone enough money to pay for their farms and all the improvements that they had made upon them. He knew of no class in such independent circumstances as the North-west farmer. He thought it would be good thing if half of the farmers of Charlotte County would go the North-West. The balance, with larger farms, might then make considerable money out of stock raising. He was sure that there was money in that class of farm product, and he was equally sure that the land here was well adapted for the raising of stock. He intended to make some experiments himself along this line.
Sir William talked quite freely with regard to port affairs at Saint John and Halifax, but he did not wish his views thereon to be put in print. With regard to the visit of the New York generals, he said they had been attending a meeting of the directors of the Laurentide Pulp Company, of Grand Here, Quebec, in which he was also interested, and he had invited them to accompany him in this direction. It was sure, he said, that they had looked at the Grand Falls. The train stopped half an hour there, and they had spent the time in looking at the Falls. They had no intention however of establishing pulp works there. Sir William felt that there were enough pulp mills in Canada now, and that capitalists would not be disposed to put their money into any more until a wider market had been opened up for them. When the spruce of Sweden and Norway had been reduced, then Canada would have a chance of supply the European market, but that day, he felt, was some distance. off. Sir William had nothing encouraging to say with regard to the local outlook. At 5 o'clock the railway party left won by special train for McAdam.
Beacon
Nov 18, 1897
The Fenian Raid
Some of the Gallant Fellows who were Called Out to Repel the Invaders
Last week the Beacon was able to give a few extracts from a diary of a St. Andrews gentleman bearing upon the historical Fenian raid, interest in which as been revived through the statement that it was the intention of the Government to present medals to those volunteers who turned out to repel the invading foe. This week, through the kindness of Mr. E. S. Polleys, who played an important part in the stirring events of thirty odd years ago, we are enabled to present our reader with the names of some of the St. Andrews men who did soldier duty on the occasion referred to. [names here]
. . . Even the youths of the town were fired by patriotic zeal, and were as eager to fight for their country, as were their elders. They formed a company of cadets, forty strong, with James Haddock, now of Ashcroft, B. C., as commanding officer. James Coakley was their drill sergeant. The cadets had a very natty uniform of red, with blue facings.
Some very amusing incidents are recalled in connection with the troublous period.
It is related that in one instance a sentinel challenged one who was approaching his post. "Halt! Who goes there?" challenged the sentinel. "Bottle," was the reply. The sentinel, recognizing the voice, ordered: —"Advance Bottle and draw the stopper!" A moment or two afterwards a gurgling sound might have been heard, followed by the smacking of two pairs of lips.
On another occasion, two bibulous volunteers withdrew into a yard at night to finish a bottle. The mistress of the house, hearing a noise outside, opened the door, and the light falling upon the two men, she observed that one was her husband. Fearing that "accidents" might happen, she disarmed both men, and took their guns in the house, where they remained until the effects of the potation had passed away.
It is narrated that a private in the "Home Guard" undertook to take charge of the company while it was marching on the street. The captain ordered his arrest, whereupon he made tracks for his home. He was fleeter of foot than his pursuers and reached his door first. One of the officers in pursuit grabbed the coattail of the fugitive, just as the door slammed in his face. The coattail remained in his hand, while the owner of it made good his escape—for that time.
St. John will have the Beaver Line, the Furness line, Allan Line and Head Line steamers this winter. Yet it is not happy.
Over thirty years ago (as we observe by The Standard of 1866) the people of St. Andrews were agitating for the erection of a deep-water wharf. The men of that day seemed as hard to harmonize as the men of the present day. Some favored Joe's Point with a branch railway connecting it with the existing line. Others thought Katy's Cove, the O'Neill farm, or Indian Point offered the best advantages. The Standard in the same year was agitating for a summer hotel here, having been awakened to action by the report that parties had bought up lands on Campobello for that purpose. A reading of these old papers proves the truth of the adage that history repeats itself.
Mail and Freight Subsidies
The contract for carrying the British mails was signed Thursday afternoon by the Beaver steamship Company, and the matter which has been discussed in so many different ways in the press, is closed in about the same way as it passed the cabinet, says an Ottawa dispatch. An alteration was made to meet the views of the Saint John delegation. It is to the effect that the company will not carry any deals when other produce can be obtained as freight. There will be 24 sailings from Saint John for the winter months by this company, and over 50 sailings altogether. The contract is for a weekly service from Saint John, calling at Halifax. The Saint John delegation was satisfied after looking into the whole matter and seeing the terms of contract, that the government did the very best they could in the matter, having the interest of both parties before them.
Fox too Foxy for Lawyers
All the lawyers in town and about a dozen other who were not lawyers, went to Minister's Island on Monday morning, with their guns to have some sport at the expense of a wily old fox who had gone over to feast on Sir William Van Horne's poultry. Soon after the hunters had taken up their positions, the dog struck the scent and in a twinkling the woods re-echoed with his baying. Reynard's practiced ear caught the sound and recognizing what it meant for him he concluded to strike out for the mainland before matters had reached a climax. Chuckling to himself no doubt over the disappointment that this withdrawal would cause to the gunners, he dropped onto the beach, and when he had policed out the poor shots he deliberately ran the gauntlet of half a dozen guns, all of which were discharged at him. This move brought him on to the bar, over which he skimmed like a steak of greased lightning. The dog and hunters followed the red and grey streak, confident that they could overtake the quarry, but when Reynard struck the mainland he threw open his throttle and disappeared over the railway at a pace that made the hunters dizzy. At the rate of speed he was making he has probably reached the Yukon by this time.
Lady Van Horne at Home
The handsome residence of Sir William Van Horne was the scene Thursday afternoon of a brilliant social function, on the occasion of Lady Van Horne's "At Home." The house itself is so spacious that, in spite of the large number of guests, there was no crowding. It is also so delightful and so full of the most beautiful collection of everything to delight the heart of even the least aesthetic of human beings. Sir William Van Horne has a famous collection of Japanese and Chinese pottery, and he himself is an acknowledged authority on the subject—this is only one of many subjects on which he is equally an authority. He can determine the period and name of any piece of pottery submitted to him, simply by looking at it and feeling it. Then there are all the fine pictures and the valuable collection of tapestry and other hangings, and all the wonderful curios gathered from all over the world which all add very much to the charm of being guests of Sir "William and Lady van Horne, who are noted for their hospitality and the place they hold in the city's social life. The conservatory is a striking feature of the house. It is full of blooms, just now, chiefly chrysanthemums, of which there is a very fine show. It was brilliantly lighted Thursday with red lamps hung amongst the plants. Huge lanterns screened by tall palms were also used with picturesque effect. The orchestra was stationed in the upper hall. Tea was served in the dining room; the table decorations were yellow chrysanthemums. Lady Van Horne received in the drawing room. She was assisted by her sister, Miss Van Horne, and daughter Miss A. Van Horne. —Montreal Star.
Beacon
Nov 25, 1897
The Alms House Commissioners of Fredericton, have respectfully declined to entertain the claim which was presented by the St. Andrews Commissioners in connection with the Cooney case, on the ground that Cooney had not been a resident of Fredericton for a period of ten years.
Bocabec Black Granite
(Looks like company about to be bought out by American syndicate. Details)
Black Granite Monuments
(The stone for Harris Hatch came from the Steen Lake quarry, as did that for Mrs. W. D. Forster and also Walter G. Stinson. Designs by Messrs. Milne, Coutts and Co., artistic workmen)
Beacon
Dec 2/1897
Saint John has every reason to be gratified at the port outlook for the coming winter, notwithstanding the pessimistic opinions which the Sun and kindred journals have been advancing. It is now in very deed what its people have been hoping and praying for many years—The winter port of Canada. While this is the case it is a fact that should be constantly remembered by all who have the handling of the large steamers—whether they be pilots or stevedores, or ship laborers—that the business has not yet got beyond the experiment stage, and that it is essential to the credit and success of the port that the vessels be piloted safely in and out, that they be given prompt despatch while they are in the harbor, and that the expense be cut down to the lowest possible extent. The wisdom of this course is so apparent, and it has been so strongly impressed by the local journals, that it is hardly necessary for an outside paper to call attention to it. Still, we are interested in the success of Saint John, not only because its prosperity is linked with the prosperity of this section, but because we have a very warm spot in our heart for the old place, and because we admire the pluck and enterprise of its citizen in providing out of their own pockets very largely the facilities for the large steamers which are now travelling thitherward.
In asking the Government to haul goods to Halifax at the same rate as to Saint John, the Haligonians only furnish another proof of their sublime modesty.
To those who are interested in the development of St. Andrews as a summer resort the completion of the Washington County Railroad, which is now an assured fact, opens up great possibilities. Bringing the Passamaquoddy region into closer touch with the large American cities it will doubtless cause a vast increase in the amount of tourist travel to St. Andrews, Campobello, Grand Manan, and all the eastern region. It will be particularly advantageous in that it will bring Bar Harbor almost within speaking distance of the St. Croix.
Hanson and Grady, Tailors, St. Andrews, ad showing 3 apparently black men.
The Dreyfus affair is the uppermost topic in France. Some four years ago, Capt. Dreyfus, an officer in the French army, was convicted of trying to disclose of military secrets to Germany. Though the emperor of Germany pledged his work of honor that he was innocent, the French government publicly stripped him of his uniform and transported him to a pestilential little isle near French Guiana, where he is caged in like a wild beat, and not permitted to even speak to his guards. Through the persistent efforts of his heroic and faithful wife, who has been able to bring forward substantial proofs of her husband's innocence, his case is likely to be reopened. A certain Count Esterhazy is declared the rightful offender.
Beacon
Dec 9, 1897
The CPR says they have had to refuse thousands of tons of freight for Saint John this winter, because of insufficient tonnage at that port. The freight thus refused doubtless finds its way to the sea through foreign ports. With a port like St. Andrews in touch with the CPR such things should not be.
Frederictonians seem to regard St. Andrews as a comfortable haven in the hour of distress. On Saturday, a young woman belonging to the capital, applied to the Alms House for admission. She had been living in Milltown with her sister, and getting into trouble, concluded that St. Andrews would furnish a safe retreat "until the clouds rolled by." She travelled on the train as far as Watt Junction. At the Junction she told the agent that she had only 30 cents in change. He contributed sufficient to purchase a ticket to St. Andrews. On her arrival here she walked to the Alms House, and telling her story, asked to be taken in. The caretaker gave her shelter until he had consulted the commissioners. They promptly informed the young woman that she would have to return from whence she came. She produced a roll of bills, intimating that she would pay her board if necessary. This the commissioners would not consent to, and on Monday she returned upriver.
Sir William Van Horne has recently had the honor of being the recipient of a gift of magnificent China vases and plaques from the Emperor of Japan as a token of appreciation of the courtesy extended by him as President of the CPR to the Marquis Ito during his progress through Canada last summer on his journey to and from the Jubilee celebration, also as a recognition of Sir William Van Horne's efforts to promote trade relations between Japan and Canada.—Star
Banquets are the order of the day in Saint John, or, to speak more correctly, the order of the night. One of the most brilliant and important of these functions took place on board the Gallia. The company was jovial, the speeches were eloquent and forcible, and we have the authority of the Globe for saying that the wines were good. The Globe has never posed as an authority of wines before, but association with "winter port" is no doubt responsible for the change in the editor's views. Among the speakers were some gentlemen connected with the freight department of the railway, one of whom made the assertion that they had refused some hundreds of thousands of bushels of grain that had been offered via Saint John. It was also stated—perhaps the good wines were in a degree responsible for this optimistic assertion—that in a comparatively short time Saint John would be called upon to load 500 steamers for the winter season instead of 100. Now, in three or four years the ocean traffic of Saint John is to increase, with such leaps and bounds it must be plain to every man of sound reason that it will not be long before Saint John is incapable of hauling all the trade that will offer. What is to become of the residue? Will it be carried at a loss to Halifax? Or will it be allowed to filter through ports in the US? Either of such course might be justifiable if Canada did not possess in St. Andrews another port admirably adapted by nature to take care of the overflow from the "winter port." With Saint John and St. Andrews as the winter ports of the Dominion there is no reason why a pound of Canadian freight should find its way to a foreign port. Unfortunately for St. Andrews, she does not possess the wealth or population that Saint John does, hence she had been unable to provide wharfage facilities out of her own pocket as Saint John has done. But because Saint John had largely furnished her own facilities is no reason why the government should not come forward and do for St. Andrews what she cannot do for herself. If the government has not built wharves or elevators for the port of Saint John it has assisted that city in other directions, by offering large subsides to steamers and by furnishing dredges to deepen the harbor. The government having thus dealt so liberally with Saint John, we in St. Andrews have the right to expect and demand that it will treat us in the same generous fashion. We do not ask for ocean subsidies, much of which is carried out of the country, but we do ask for wharves and terminal facility that will be of permanent advantage to Canada. The day is not far distant when the freight business of the country will be compelled to stand on its own footing unaided by government subventions. When such a day comes it will be necessary that our ports should be thoroughly equipped, otherwise they may not be able to withstand the competition of more favored localities. We would ask the government to give our case their early consideration, so that we in St. Andrews may be prepared when the time arrives to do our part in furthering the development of the dominion and retaining for her the trade which by right belongs to her.
Grand Falls Power Company
United States Senator Proctor, who is the principal man in the company that proposes to establish pulp, paper and lumbering mills and other enterprises at Grand Falls, operating them by the falls power, visited Grand Falls recently. He was accompanied by some of those interested in the project and it is understood arrangements were made to push along the work. The original plan will probably be abandoned and a plant somewhat similar to that in operation at Niagara Falls will be installed. This can be done much cheaper. The company is now in negotiations for the purchase of property adjacent to the falls, and the Fredericton Herald says Miss Mary Rainsford formerly for that city, has been made tempting offers for some lots owned by her. It is expected that a large amount of both English and American capital will be put into the Grand Falls enterprise, and some of those interested in the project believe that Grand Falls will become one of the liveliest and most progressive towns in the province. —Ex
A month or two ago, when Sir William Van Horne and Senator Proctor and General Alger visited Grand Falls, the Beacon sought an interview with Sir William. He then stated most positively and unequivocally that the gentlemen who accompanied him had no intention of erecting pulp mills at the Falls. He urged as reasons that the cost was too great and the demand in the face of competition from Norway and Sweden, was not sufficiently large. There are times when a little "big" is justifiable. This may have been one of them.
Beacon
Dec 16/1897
The Jail Bedstraw
Fragrant as were the memories which Mr. James Brayley carried away with him from the County Jail, after his Scott Act imprisonment, they were not half so fragrant as a lot of bedstraw which he brought out with him. It was no particular fondness for the Jail beds that moved him to do this, but rather a desire to let the public know the kind of stuff that the County compels its prisoners to lie down upon. The Beacon was invited to partake of a sniff of the straw aforesaid, and we are quite safe in saying that a bed or roses could not be more fragrant. But the fragrance was of the wrong kind. Mr. Brayley says that he will submit the straw to the inspection of the S. P. C. A. and it is possible that he may also carry a sample of it to Premier Emmerson. Sheriff Stuart, who was spoken to about this matter, said that every prisoner, on entering the Jail, is furnished with fresh straw and clean bed clothing. He declares this was done in Mr. Brayley's case.
Stickney brothers have dissolved partnership. Harold Stickney will carry on the business.