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Beacon

Jan 1/1903

35 cents a barrel for Bayside turnips. An improvement over last year at 30.

Beacon

Jan 8/1903

Mr. R. B. Van Horne came down from Montreal last week and placed Mr. William McQuoid in charge of Sir William Van Horne's farm interests on Minister's Island, in succession to Mr. H. D'AlMaine, who tendered his resignation some months ago. Mr. D'AlMaine took leave of St. Andrews on Monday last, much to the regret of very many friends.

Letter to Beacon from John Peacock, describing Pinehurst golf course and area.

Andraeleo Club's New Amusement Hall—The Andraeleo Club propose solving the question of a public amusement hall or opera house for St. Andrews. They have purchased property on the corner of King Street and Church Lane and have had plans prepared for a hall that will seat 500 people. It is their intention to proceed with its erection forthwith. The old club hall at the head of the town will be moved down and will be placed across the rear end of the lot. It will furnish the stage space and necessary anterooms. The new portion, which will contain the auditorium, will be built out towards King Street. The main entrance will be on King Street, with a space on either side of the entrance for offices. Later on, if the progress of the town warrants it, stores will be erected on the front sides of the hall. The main entrance will have a box office facing the door, a cloak room on one side and the stairway to the gallery on the opposite side. The seating space near the door will be slightly elevated, but the main auditorium will be level, so that it can be used for general hall purposes. It is estimated that the new amusement hall will cost in the neighbourhood of $3000. Most of the money for the project is now in the hands of the honorary president of the club, Rev. F. O'Flaherty. As the reverend gentleman is taking an active interest in the scheme, no doubt of its ultimate success need be entertained.

Supt. Osborne Talks Diplomatically of CPR Plans towards St. Andrews

Supt. Osborne, of the CPR, was in St. Andrews in his private car on Friday afternoon. Approached by a reporter of the Beacon he said he was not in a position to disclose the plans of the CPR Company either towards the Land Company's properties, the Algonquin Hotel or the Shore Line.

            With regard to the rumor that a fast service was to be inaugurated between St. Andrews and Saint John over the Shore Line he said there was nothing in it. He did say, however, that the CPR was deeply interested in St. Andrews; that the roadbed to St. Andrews had been placed in thorough order; that the company had given the place a good train service and had tried to attract people here. They hoped to do more. They had in view the turning of the Osburn place into a hotel or boarding house, with small cottages nearby, for those people who did not care to go to the Algonquin Hotel. The present unsightly coal pile would be removed. He had made an inspection of the Osburn property and plans had been prepared for a hotel.

            When told that the people of St. Andrews would gladly welcome the CPR into closer relations and that they had always a hope that someday their port would be used for ocean traffic, Mr. Osborne enquired as to deep water wharf sites, the depth of water, the approaches to harbor, etc. He also intimated that there were many lines along which the people of St. Andrews might help themselves, for example, in planting shade trees along the streets, in painting their houses and beautifying their properties, in furnishing a watering cart in the summer, in providing entertainment of some kind for visitors, etc.

            Mr. Osborne mentioned the fact that it was proposed to pension off two of the St. Andrews employees of the road, Mr. Thomas Richardson and Conductor Donahue. Mr. Richardson had ceased duty altogether and will soon be in the enjoyment of a pension of between $5 and $7 a month. Conductor Donahue had leave of absence of the winter, and being a popular and capable conductor, would be allowed to run the summer trains. The pension in his case would amount to about $15 per month. Mr. Osborne thought Sir Thomas Shaughnessy was entitled to much praise for having inaugurated this pension system—and most people will agree with him. During his brief stay in St. Andrews Mr. Osborne—who was accompanied by his son—inspected the Algonquin Hotel and had a consultation with Supt. of Hotel Construction O'Leary and Mr. F. H. Grimmer, the representative of the Land and Hotel Companies. Mr. O'Leary went away with him.

Andraeleo Club's New Amusement Hall

The Andraeleo Club propose solving the question of a public amusement hall or opera house for St. Andrews. They have purchased property on the corner of King Street and Church Lane and have had plans prepared for a hall that will seat 500 people. It is their intention to proceed with its erection forthwith. The old club hall at the head of the town will be moved down and will be placed across the rear end of the lot. It will furnish the stage space and necessary anterooms. The new portion, which will contain the auditorium, will be built out towards King Street. The main entrance will be on King Street, with a space on either side of the entrance for offices. Later on, if the progress of the town warrants it, stores will be erected on the front sides of the hall. The main entrance will have a box office facing the door, a cloak room on one side and the stairway to the gallery on the opposite side. The seating space near the door will be lightly elevated but the main auditorium will be level, so that it can be used for general hall purposes. It is estimated that the new amusement hall will cost in the neighborhood of $3000. Most of the money for the project is now in the hands of the honorary president of the club, Rev. F. O'Flaherty. As the reverend gentleman is taking an active interest in the scheme, no doubt of its ultimate success need be entertained.

Beacon

Jan 15/1903

St. John Globe—To Boom St. Andrews

Rival of Bar Harbor as Summer Resort

Plans of Canadian Pacific Railway Company

A meeting of the stockholders of the St. Andrews Land Company is called for the 13 inst. Rumors that have been in circulation for some time and that are generally believed to be well founded seem to indicate that big things are in store for St. Andrews and may result in making of it a watering resort, rivalling Bar Harbor or any other of the famous resorts of the Atlantic seaboard.

            For a long time reports have been in circulation that the Canadian Pacific Railway intended to secure control of the Algonquin Hotel and the Land Company's property. Credence was given to these rumors from the fact that Mr. O'Leary, a prominent CPR contractor, has been in St. Andrews for some time looking over the properties there.

            The Globe today called on Mr. James Osborne, general superintendent of the CPR, in reference to the rumors, but he was uncommunicative and would neither affirm nor deny the truth of the reports in circulation. Of course, it is well known that the CPR has at the present time more than a friendly interest in St. Andrews, for Sir William C. Van Horne and Sir Thomas Shaughnessy each have spent thousands upon thousands of dollars there building up beautiful summer houses. It is not, therefore, unreasonable to think that they would lend their assistances to a movement to make their summer home a popular resort.

            The Globe believes that the CPR, or interests allied with the CPR, are about to secure control of both the properties and manage and control them in a way that will surely bring about more successful results than in the past. The Canadian Pacific has shown itself as skillful in the management of hotels as in the operating of its big railroad, and the CPR hotels in Canada today are famous from one end of the continent to the other. With the Algonquin under their control or supervision it is fair to assume that the big hotel would be modernized and improved and made a much more popular resort than heretofore.

            The Land Company owns a vast section of the best land in the vicinity of St. Andrews, and if the railway company takes possession of it there might be reasonable expectation that money would be spent in beautifying and improving it and in making it attractive for summer visitors. That this will be done there seems good reason to believe.

            St. Andrews is an ideal summer resort, with beautiful beaches, good sea bathing, excellent boating facilities, for sail, steam or rowing craft, good fishing, either lake, stream, or deep sea near at hand, a land where hay fever is an unknown as is the fog. Taken hold of and backed the powerful influence of the CPR it should rapidly develop, if the Canadian Pacific's interest would give assurance of permanency and American and Canadian millionaires would feel that they were making no mistake in locating there and in putting up magnificent homes.

            The movement, which means so much for St. Andrews, also means much to the summer business of New Brunswick, for if the people of Canada and the United States begin coming this way for their summer rest, it may be expected that many will want to see the whole province.

The Beacon is in receipt of information this week confirming the facts outlined in the above article. As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere a general meeting of the shareholders of the Algonquin Hotel Company Ltd. is called of the 31st at Saint John. Mr. A. D. S. Bell, of Boston, and Mr. F. H. Grimmer, of St. Andrews, have been in Saint John this week in connection with the negotiations. Mr. Grimmer went to Boston last night and will probably get back to St. Andrews tomorrow.

Beacon

Jan 22/1903

St. Andrews and the CPR

The authoritative announcement by Sir Thomas Shaughnessy that the CPR has acquired the property interests of the St. Andrews Land Company removes whatever doubt may have existed in the public mind with regard to the position of these negotiations. They have become an accomplished fact. St. Andrews and the CPR are now indissolubly linked together. This consummation is one that has been devoutly wished by the people of St. Andrews for some time and ought to give general satisfaction. It ought also to inspire them with renewed hope in the future and with renewed courage to work out their destiny. No incident that has occurred in the history of the town in the last quarter of a century is fraught with greater possibilities than this. That it means the dawning of a new era for St. Andrews, if not for the Province at large, is recognized by the outside press and must be recognized as such by the people of the place. With its splendid system of management, its world-wide connections, its powerful influence and its ultimate capital, all things within human reason are possible faith the CPR. Whatever it has put its hand to has succeeded, for the reason doubtless that it has never put its hand to anything that it did not see as a reasonable chance for success. In taking hold of St. Andrews to develop it as a summer resort,—and mayhap a winter port—it is fair to assume that the Company recognizes its capabilities and possibilities as such, and with the past record of the Company before as it is likewise a fair assumption that it will do all in its power to make a success of it.

            But the CPR should not be expected to do it all. The Company, in its undertaking toward St. Andrews, should have not only the moral support of the people of the town, but their active personal support and sympathy as well. For years they have been waiting like Micawber for "something to turn up." That something, without very much effort on their past, has now turned up. It is at their very doors. What are they going to do with it? Will they open their doors to it and foster and feed it; or will they keep it out and allow it to starve to death, from indifference and neglect.? There is room for but one answer to this question, and we think this answer will be given by the people whenever the CPR has taken them into its confidence and indicated in what respect their assistance can be useful to its schemes.

            The time, it seems to us, is at hand when the public-spirited citizens of the place should make their influence felt. They have been playing at citizenship long enough; they should now prepare themselves to assume full duties and responsibilities. If they take hold in the right spirit, with a determination to win, we are confident that with such a powerful influence at their back as the CPR success will eventually perch upon their banner, and that St. Andrews before many years will not only be the leading summer resort of Canada but its chief winter port. Is this result not worth striving for?

The CPR is said to be negotiating with the Beaver Line of freight steamers. This is the same line that expressed a preference for the port of St. Andrews twelve years ago.

The Boston Record, noting the CPR movements with regard to St. Andrews, says: —"St. Andrews has a large natural deep-water basin to the east of the peninsula that is much easier of access than Saint John and near for foreign steamers."

St. Andrews people need never regret having given financial assistance to the Argyll hotel. If there had been no Argyll there would have been no Land Company and no Algonquin. And without the Land Company and the Algonquin there would have been no summer resort—at least for some years to come. St. Andrews owes not a little to the Argyll hotel and the brainy men it attracted hither.

[Cram comes in for particular praise—for creating both Beacon and attracting CPR interest]

In noting the change that has taken place in the personnel of the St. Andrews Land Company we feel it due to the survivors of the original company that we should express our deep sense of gratitude for what they and their deceased colleagues have done towards making St. Andrews known to the outside world as a summer resort. Among the men prominent in this movement we might mention the names of F. W. Cram, the present popular manager of the Bangor and Aroostook Railway; Mr. Eugene F. Fay, of Brookline, Mass.; Mr. A. D. S. Bell, of Boston; Mr. Boothby, of Portland, Maine, and the late Robert S. Gardiner. R. A Cobb, D. B. Claflin and J. Emory Hoar. It is largely owing to the exertions of these gentlemen—Messrs. Cram and Gardiner particularly—that St. Andrews is to the fore as a summer resort. We betray no secret when we say that to Mr. Cram's persuasive powers is due the fact that the Beacon is enjoying the smiles of the people of the Charlotte County. The same gentle persuasions were employed upon the heads of the great CPR corporation and with equal success, as our readers are all happily aware. The removal of Mr. Cram from the province and the death of Mr. Gardiner and several of his associates weakened the company to such an extent that of late years that very little has been done in the way of developing their interest. But they set the ball rolling, and though it has rolled a little slow at time it has been moving along none the less surely toward the goal of success.

Large Schemes for St. Andrews

To Be Made Canada's Greatest Summer Resort—and perhaps, her Chief Winter port

Montreal Star, 17th

New Winter Port on the Atlantic

St. Andrews by the Sea is Said to Have Great Future Before It

To Shorten Ocean Voyage

He believes that the CPR will take advantage of the opportunity

"There is just a possibility of St. Andrews by the Sea becoming someday the Atlantic winter port of the Canadian Pacific Railway," remarked a gentleman today who is particularly well posted on matters in that section of the country, and who is intimate with the executive officers of the CPR. He was discussing the recent acquisition by the road of properties of the St. Andrews Land and improvement Company, and he continued:

"From St. Andrews the ocean voyage is about 140 miles shorter than from Saint John or Halifax, and with a very short addition to the line the road could secure all the benefits which nature has provided for an excellent winter port. But outside of this terminal question the CPR undoubtedly intends to make St. Andrews Canada's ideal coast resort. On the 31st of this month the St. Andrews Hotel Company will hold a special meeting, when it is understood authority will be given the directors to proceed with the construction of the house. The CPR will also build cottages for summer occupancy, and everything will be done to make St. Andrews the summer resort of Canada, which Sir William Van Horne has predicted it is destined to become."

Montreal Herald

"Sir Thomas Shaughnessy announced today (Jan 14) that the CPR have acquired the properties of the St. Andrews Land Improvement Company for the purpose of extending the railway facilities and providing new summer attractions for the popular New Brunswick watering place. For some years past the CPR have been promoting tourist travel to this favorite seaside resort, and the company's present plans are the logical development of what has been in progress. The growing g popularity of St. Andrews as a resort of fashion and pleasure and health, and the belief that the summer traffic can be greatly expanded, have stimulated the company to lay out improvements and to add as far as they can to the natural charms of the place.

St. John Telegraph

The Canadian Pacific are believed to have plans for making St. Andrews a modern summer resort, rivalling Bar Harbor or any of the other resorts along the coast. Reports have been current for some time that the company, or interests allied to the company, would secure control of the Algonquin Hotel and the valuable lands of the Land Improvement Company. It is now believed that this control has now been secured, and that the Land Company Stockholders will sanction the transfer of their property. Officials of the railway here are reticent on the subject, but there is a general belief that the intentions are as stated, and big improvements are looked for at an early date.

St. John Globe

A meeting of the shareholders of the Algonquin Hotel Company is called for the 31st instant at the office of Messrs. Weldon and McLean. This meeting will, it is believed, authorize a transfer to the Canadian Pacific of the famous hotel thus placing in their hands the hotel as well as the beautiful lands at St. Andrews. The benefit that will result to the province from the C. P. R. control and management of the famous watering resort can well be understood by all. It will mean the dawning of a new era for St. Andrews as a summer resort and cannot fail to benefit materially the whole province. It is not unlikely that a number of wealthy Canadians will this summer begin the erection of permanent residences at St. Andrews and as the years go by the popularity of the place will increase.

Mr. F. H. Grimmer, to whom is due in large measure the success which has attended the negotiations of the transfer of the Land Company's interests, returned from Boston on Saturday last, greatly encouraged with the outlook. A general meeting of the shareholders of the Algonquin Hotel Company will be held in Saint John on the 31st of the following purposes:

To consider a proposition for leasing the Hotel properties for one year to Messrs. Harvey and Wood, of Boston, Mass.

To take such steps as may be necessary or expedient for assuring the operation of the Hotel the coming season.

To authorize repairs and additions to the Hotel Buildings, Plant, and Furnishings, and making of contracts therefore, and borrowing money for any of such purposes on the Company's note or notes.

To hypothecate or pledge rents to be received from said Hotel, as far as available, towards the payment of the cost of said repairs and additions.

Also to elect as many Directors and Officers of the Company as at the date of such meeting may be necessary by reason of resignation or otherwise.

And to transact such other general business as may come before such meeting.

Messrs. Harvey and Wood, who have managed the hotel so successfully for several years past, have made an offer of the lease of the house for another year, and it is altogether likely that their offer will be accepted. The hotel will undergo a number of alterations and improvements, and may be extended in the rear. It is intended to increase the room space from 160 rooms, as at present, to about 400. In the neighbourhood of $12,000 will be spent in making improvements.

            The CPR Company has not fully matured its plans with regard to the development of St. Andrews as a summer resort. For the present they will confine themselves to putting the Algonquin Hotel in thorough shape for next season's business. Another hotel may develop later, on, and a modern station building is also among the near possibilities.

Wrecked On Hog Island

Strange predicament of the Brigantine Aldine. Will be Total Loss

Brigantine Aldine, Capt. Dakin, bound from Barren Island to St. Andrews with a large cargo of phosphate, attempted to come through Latete Passage on Saturday morning. The wind falling in the Passage, the tide carried the vessel on to the Dry Ledges about 10:30 o'clock. She remained there for a short time and then came off. In swinging around, her rudder struck the rocks and was carried away. In a helpless condition, and leaking badly, the vessel drifted into St. Andrews Bay. Capt. Dakin says he set signals of distress, but if he did nobody saw them. It was not until the first officer and three men reached St. Andrews between 5 and 6 o'clock Saturday evening that any one on shore knew of the vessel's condition. Mr. G. D. Grimmer, by request of the officer, telephoned to Calais for a tug and the Wellman was sent down. She made a tour of the bay, on Saturday night, but could see nothing of the vessel and then returned to St. Andrews. In the meantime, the Aldine was drifting with all sail set in the upper end of the bay, between the Bocabec and Digdeguash rivers. About midnight she struck the rocks on Hog Island, and her wanderings came to an abrupt termination. The crew remained on deck most of the night, getting what sleep they could in the bight of the main sail. When the weather got too cold, they rowed ashore to the island and started a fire in the woods to warm themselves. Later on, they took possession of the Conley fishing camp and made themselves as comfortable as possible. They moved ashore their personal effects and whatever else that was movable, as the tide at high water covered the hull entirely. On Sunday morning, Capts. David Holt, Edward Hold and Colin Stuart visited the wreck and offered assistance, but the Captain said that he could do nothing until he had heard from the owners or underwriters. He said that both vessel and cargo were well insured. The Aldine is owned by Capt. Ben Davis, of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and is 18 years old. She was retopped a year or so ago and is in very good condition—or was until she met with her mishap.

            Capt. Dakin came into St. Andrews on Monday, noted a protest and arranged for a port wardens' survey. The survey was made on Tuesday by Capts. Wren and Clarke. Arrangements we also made with Messrs. Hold to lighter the cargo and strip the vessel.

            Capt., Dakin, who by the way was once a second officer on the cruiser Curlew, stated to a reporter that he had done the best he could to save the vessel. When asked if it was true that Capt. Hold has offered to tow him to a safe beach and that they had refused his services, Capt. Dakin said it was true. He was expecting a tugboat to heave in sight any minute and he wanted to keep afloat as long as possible. He could not understand why the captain of the tug did not see his vessel on Saturday night as he had signals of distress set until the vessel took the ground.

Harry McClaskey, the young tenor singer who has made a name for himself, has recently accepted the position of leading tenor in the Washington avenue New York Baptist church. The position calls for one of the largest choir salaries paid in New York.

Beacon

Jan 29/1903

It was with more than ordinary pleasure that we reproduced the opinions of the outside press last week, with regard to the roseate future of St. Andrews. It pleased us because it was the promise of better things for St. Andrews, and it pleased us also because it was a complete justification of the Beacon's course very since it was established. This paper early recognized the advantages of St. Andrews as summer resort and its great possibilities as a winter port of Canada as well. We have carried on an agitation along these lines for nearly fourteen years, in the face at times of almost scornful opposition, not only from without the town but from within. When the men who were behind the Land Company movement told us that it was hopeless to push the port scheme—that there was no future for St. Andrews except that of a summer resort, this paper still kept on the even tenor if its way, urging with all the power at its command that the port had advantages which sooner or later must be recognized and that it was only a question of a few years when Saint John would be so congested with traffic that another outside port would be required for the overflow. When the Beaver Line of Steamers expressed a preference for St. Andrews twelve year ago this paper and its editor took an active part in helping to bring the steamers here. But the government of the day would not assist to build the necessary wharves and the CPR people said that after the experiment had been proven a success in Saint John it was time enough then to boom St. Andrews. That time is at hand. The experiment has proved a success in Saint John and the moment has arrived when it should be attempted in St. Andrews. We repeat that the semi-official announcement of this fact gives us a great deal of pleasure. It vindicates the course of this journal in keeping alive the winter port agitation and it vindicates the course of its editor in his appears to the Provincial and Dominion Governments, the CPR company and the various boards of trade of upper Canada whose sympathies were invoked in connection with the project. We are not sufficiently in the confidence of the CPR to state exactly when the fruition of the hopes that we have awakened will arrive, but that it will come, and that before long, we have not slightest doubt. In the meantime, we would say to the people of St. Andrews to be strong and of good courage.

The coal dump is being removed to make way for CPR improvements.

Some handsomely illustrated booklets have been sent out by Harvey and Wood in connection with their hotel list—the Tampa Bay hotel, Tampa, Florida. Mitchell House, Thomasville, Georgia. Piney Woods Hotel, Thomasville, Georgia. Hotel Belleview, Belle air, Florida. Passaconway Inn, York Cliffs, Maine. Algonquin Hotel, St. Andrews, New Brunswick. Hotel Tuileries, Hotel Empire and Hotel Bellevue, Boston.

Beacon

Feb 5/1903

The Johnson farm at Chamcook reported as having been sold, has passed into the hands of Mr. J. S. Thebaud, [of Paris, the fat man who undertook the footrace so long ago at the Algonquin and has since been a regular summer resident, especially active in fishing and hunting, frequently reported upon in the Beacon] who intends engaging in a little fancy farming for his amusement. The price paid is said to be $1350.

Improving the Algonquin

The CPR will spend $15,000 on it This Year

Other improvements in contemplation

The annual meeting of the Algonquin Hotel Co., Ltd. was held in Saint John on Saturday lat, when directors were chosen as follows: James Osborne, H. H. McLean, C. B. Foster, J. N. Sutherland, F. B. Edgecombe, James Murchie, F. H. Grimmer. Mr. Osborne was elected president of the new company; Mr. Grimmer, vice-president, and Mr. Mclean, secretary.

            The hotel was leased to Messrs. Harvey and Wood, of Boston, for the year, and it was decided to expend a sum of money in making repairs and improving the property. Eighteen bathrooms will be added, all the rooms will be papered, the corridor (or palm room, as it will be henceforth called) will be extended back towards the street in the rear, and further means of exit provided in case of fire. The improvements will cost in the neighborhood of $15,000. They will be carried out under he supervision of Mr. J. P. O'Leary, who is engaging workmen for the purpose. Mr. Joseph Craig, of Saint John, will attend to the paper hanging.

            There is little yet known with regard to the general scheme of improvements which the CPR is formulating. It is known, however, to include the erection of a number of summer cottages on the railway grounds (Osburn Place) an enlargement of the Osburn house and a new railway station. Some of these may materialize during the coming summer.

Terrible Accident

William McQuoid Accidentally Shot by His Son

On Sunday Mr. William McQuoid, manager of Sir William Van Horne's farm on Minister's Island, was accidentally shot by his son Orville. The son was handling a small rifle—the same weapon that killed Fletcher Denley some years ago. By some mischance the lad's clothing caught on the hammer and the gun was exploded, the shot penetrating the stomach of his father who was standing nearby. The wounded man walked to his home unaided and Drs. Gove and Wade were hastily summoned. They probed for the bullet but were unable to find it. A surgical operation was considered necessary. Dr. Atherton, of Fredericton, was sent for, and when he arrived on Monday the bullet was successfully removed. The wound is a very serious one and it is feared the injured man cannot recover. He has a strong constitution and this may help to pull him through. Great sympathy is felt for the family, and particular for the young lad, who was the innocent cause of the accident.

            At last accounts the injured man was holding his own and the physicians were feeling a little encouragement. A trained nurse arrived from Fredericton yesterday.

First Pensioner of the CPR

Under the above heading, the Montreal Star published a portrait and the following sketch of Conductor Bartholomew Donahue, of St. Andrews:

Conductor Donahue, or as he is better known by his railroad associates, "Batty Donahue,"—started life in the little town of Bandon, County Cork, Ireland. If he lives until the second day of next September, he will have reached his 70th year. His ruddy, honest countenance, vigorous form, and elastic step show little indication of time decaying hand. When "Batty" was three weeks old he crossed the Atlantic with his parents on the sailing ship Hibernia. After a stormy passage, of which, by the way, he has little recollection, the ship moored in St. Andrews harbour, and "Batty" began life as a Canadian.

            He was not 20 years of age when he entered upon railroading, his first work being as an assistant for Engineer Fosdick and Turner, who were surveying the route for the proposed railway form St. Andrews to Quebec, which was to make St. Andrews the winter port of Quebec. This was the first line of railway to be projected in the Lower Provinces, if not in all Canada. The surveying party got as far as Bartlett's, ten miles from St. Andrews, when financial and other trouble caused a suspension of the survey, and Donahue found his occupation gone. A year or more afterward he resumed work as one of the construction hands on the new road. A month of that class of work was sufficient for him. About 1857 he became engine cleaner on the road. He remained at this post for a year, when he went firing on the Earl Fitzwilliam, the first locomotive to be brought into the Lower Provinces from the United States. Earl Fitzwilliam was one of the lading stockholders of the new railway, hence the locomotive's name. It was a small wood-burning engine of 25 tons and would be a pigmy alongside the ponderous ten wheelers of today. At that time, it was considered quite a machine. Young Donahue fired for two years, during which time the company had added locomotive called the Rose, Shamrock, thistle, and Manners Sutton, the later in honour of the then Governor of the Province of New Brunswick. Batty's first experience as driver was in 1860 or thereabouts, when he took the Thistle's lever, she being then engaged on construction work for Contractors Walker and Johnson. At that period passengers and freight trains were running to Canterbury from St. Andrews. After a year's work with the contractor, the young engineer entered the cab of the Earl Fitzwilliam, to drive regular trains for the company. He worked the lever on two or three different engines during the succeeding ten years. Afterwards he drove for two years an engine on this branch, which was then being operated independently of the St. Andrews line. Upon the resignation of Conductor Julian in 1872, Mr. Donahue left the cab and became a conductor. This position he has held without interruption ever since. He had many interesting experiences in the early days, but perhaps no more than fall to the general lot of the railway man. The Railway Corporation for which he first worked was known as the St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad Company. Then the name was changed to the New Brunswick and Canada, afterwards to the New Brunswick and more recently the CPR.

            Mr. Donahue has served all his masters faithfully and well, his first concern always having been the interest of his employers and the safety of the lives entrusted to his care. It was this trait in his character that was for him the esteem of his employers and the confidence of the travelling public. Mr. Donahue is a widower, with two sons. One of his sons is station agent on the Bangor and Aroostook Railway, the other is a machinist in the Boston Electric Works. At present Conductor Donahue is enjoying a few months leave of absence, with he is making the most of. Though when will be eligible for retirement in July, he will probably continue as conductor of the summer trains for a time.

Beacon

Feb 19/1903

St. Andrews

The CPR may make it a winter port

The attitude of the Company as Between it and Saint John

St. John Sun

The future of St. Andrews by the sea is a question which has for some time been of no little interest to property investors at that place, and not only are prophecies made but many claim to have inside information which indicates that it will be wise for them to hold on to the land which they now possess. As a consequence, most of them are doing so.

            The origin of the matter lies in the line of action adopted by the CPR Company during the last year, the partiality it has shown to St. Andrews and its carelessness toward Saint John. It is well known that there exists between the management of the CPR and those in authority at Saint John a feeling which, while it may not amount to actual discord, is devoid of harmony. The system pursued by the CPR does not meet with the views of the Saint John people. The former, as is the case with many corporations, wish to get all they can for nothing and, following this plan, they have persistently declined to contribute anything towards the building of additional facilities at Saint John. They are willing to provide accommodations for their own work. They have built terminals, have procured land for yard room and will do whatever is necessary to promote their own interests, but when it comes to furnishing accommodation for steamers to carry away the freight brought here by the railway, the CPR shuts down.

            The city, on the other hand, derives no special direct benefit from the work done by the CPR and the building of berths, wharves and warehouses gives rise to an outlay from which but small returns are received. The officials do not see the fun in building wharves in order the CPR may increase its income, and it now looks as if the CPR has decided to remain firm in the stand it has taken.

            Although the railway has done much at Saint John, the present facilities of the west side are none too great for the work which is now being done and it is beyond a doubt true that both the export and import business of the CPR is bound to increase. For this reason, it will be necessary that the CPR should have additional accommodation, and the question will shortly arise as to where this accommodation is to be provided.

            At St. Andrews there are many advantages. The railway has for some time been purchasing land from the Land Company all along the waterfront and now owns not only sufficient for a deep water terminus but for yard room and storage sufficient to handle almost any amount of business. The distance from St. Andrews to McAdam is about forty miles less than from McAdam to Saint John, and there is a saving as well in the water distance from St. Andrews to Liverpool. A further saving between St. Andrews and McAdam can be made by a new line, of which there is some talk. The harbor at St. Andrews, although it has never undergone practical tests, is said by some to be better adapted for deep water vessels than Saint John harbor, and the people at St. Andrews put forward many other reasons why their town should be made winter port. The accommodations at Saint John are not devoted by the city to the exclusive use of the CPR, but if other railway lines should be built the wharves would be common property. At St. Andrews this would not be the case, as the CPR, owning the waterfront, would build their own wharves and maintain them for their exclusive use.

            The feeling that St. Andrews is destined to become an important shipping point is not confined to the people of that place alone, but exists in quite a strong degree among the CPR officials. They will not say, however, anything definite on the subject as to the company's plans, but do not deny that there is something foot at St. Andrews.

From Saint John Globe:

In connection with the summer tourist business that will develop at St. Andrews, the C. P. R. Company will probably build a large pier. This would be for the accommodation of passenger and tourist steamers as well as for any other trade that might offer. It is not at all likely that there will be any development of winter port business through St. Andrews, but there may be an increase of the coasting trade. The future of St. Andrews, however, is largely the big summer business that the Canadian pacific expects to develop there.

Condition of William McQuoid improving.

Off the Rocks

On Wednesday night last the tug Wellman came down from Calais and towed the Brigt. Aldine off the rocks at Hog Island. He is now moored at the railway wharf. Her condition, considering her experiences on the rocks, is fairly satisfactory. After the cargo is discharged she will be sold.

Beacon

Feb 26/1903

St. Andrews and the CPR

St. John Globe

The CPR steadily gets the advantage of much free advertising, but probably its management must laugh at a great deal of it. A few months ago, there were well defined, clear cut, and quite full statements regarding a winter port which it was about to establish at Wiscasset, in the State of Maine. In the last few days there are reports almost as definite of its determination to create such a port at St. Andrews. In the meantime, the company continues to do business at its old stand, Saint John West. As regards St. Andrews, Saint John would not regret any attempt at development which the railway company might make at that place. St. Andrews is in our own province, and if that port can be in any way benefited by the presence of the CPR it will be to the general advantage. Some leading gentlemen connected with the road have summer residences quite close at St. Andrews; the company itself, or some of its prominent men, have lately acquired an interest in a large hotel there; the construction of a wharf from which lumber and the like could be shipped or at which goods could be landed might be of considerable advantage to the adjacent territory, and assist in its development. It is to be hoped, therefore, that this last rumor has a substantial basis.

The CPR has purchased the Beaver Line of steamers, paying, it is said, $7,500,000 for them. There are fourteen boats in the purchase. Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, in answer to a reporter, stated that for the present no change would be made in the sailing ports of the line. It will be recalled that it was this line of steamers that expressed a preference for St. Andrews in 1892.

Algonquin improvements underway. New bathrooms, fire escapes, lower vestibule extended and a palm room placed in connection with it; baggage and parcel room enlarged; sales counter added on lower floor; nurse's dining room enlarged; well sunk alongside engine house.

Beacon

March 5/1903

Among the Hotels

Kennedy's hotel is being placed in readiness for the tourist traffic, which is expected to be larger than ever this season. Painters have been employed for several weeks in painting and decorating the interior. Among the improvements contemplated is the addition of a large fireplace in the hotel office.

The hotel at the upper end of Water Street, which was successfully managed for a number of years by the late William Morrison, and which was recently sold by his widow to Mr. H. A. Delong, is open for the reception of guests. Mr. Delong appeals through the columns of the Beacon for patronage for the Windsor House—the name by which the hotel will be known in future.

The Lansdowne Hotel, under the management of Mr. Theodore Holmes, is also open for business again.

Mr. James Grant calls his new hotel the American House.

Beacon

March 12, 1903

The presence of several large phosphate laden vessels at DeWolfe's wharf, the past week or two, has made that section of the town a busy place lately. Special trains were employed to carry away the cargoes.

Sir William Van Horne left last evening for Cuba, where the railway enterprise with which he is associated will claim his attention for the next month. Mr. Benjamin Van Horne, who is superintendent of the railway returned here this morning on a short vacation. He will go back to his duties in a fortnight—Montreal paper.4th.

Beacon

March 19, 1903

Sir William Van Horne is going into the hotel business in Cuba, too. Soon from Vancouver to McAdam will be heard the cry, "All on board for St. Andrews and Cuba."

Wants to Borrow

St. Andrews will have to Wait until next County Council for Authority

A Plea for Incorporation of town

The call to consider the repairing of the fish factory—or old steamboat—wharf brought out a representative gathering of citizens on Friday night last. R. E. Armstrong was chosen chairman and M. N. Cockburn, K. C., secretary of the meeting. Con. Hanson briefly stated its object. The wharf above mentioned was in need of immediate repairs, otherwise there was a danger of it being washed away.

Beacon

March 26/1903

The question of town incorporation has been forcing itself to the front in St. Andrews for some time. The present system of municipal government by means of the county council meeting once in annual session is altogether too slow for a community that has any pretensions. If we hope to make any progress as a community, or it we are at all eager to assist the CPR in its plans to advance the interest of the place, we must put ourselves in a position to do business and do it promptly. There may not at the present moment be any commercial movement in sight to justify the acceptance of incorporation, but it is not the part of business prudence to wait for such movement. They must be anticipated, so that when they do come people will be in a position to grapple with them intelligently and expeditiously. The medieval system of government that has prevailed in St. Andrews since it was a community must give place to something more modern, if we would be regarded as in the race of progress. We are fond of boasting of our town, but outside of what our forefathers and Nature have done for us, what have we to boast about? We are utter strangers to the ordinary comforts of modern existence. We have no lights, no water system, no police; our sewerage system, if it can be called a system, is very inadequate. So also is our fire system. Our forefathers bequeathed us a splendid street system. They likewise bequeathed us some excellent wharves. What have we done to improve the talent that have been left in tour care? The wharves that were left to us as a legacy have been allowed to fall into disrepair; some of them have disappeared altogether. Had it not been for governmental assistance from time to time there would not now be a public wharf at the port. Our streets are in a fair state of preservation, yet they are not what they should be. This is the condition that prevails. And surely it is a condition that we should seek by all legitimate means to get away from. Incorporation seems to furnish us with the only means by which we can improve our situation. It does not follow that incorporation will add to the expense of the town, though public improvements, if they are entered into, will cost money; incorporation will enable the people of the town to do their own business. If they see an opportunity for expansion they can take advantage of it. Composed as it would be of men interested in the welfare of the place, the town corporation could be trusted not to do anything hastily or rashly, or anything that would involve expenditure beyond that means of the town to pay. Their meetings would be open to the public, and they would be in close touch with public sentiment at all times. They could not move along an inch beyond what public sentiment would support them in; so that the body of increased taxation is one that need not be feared very much. Besides, under our present system there are financial leaks that might be stopped if we were incorporated.

Mr. D. R. Jack, publisher of Acadiensis, was in town last week for a few days. While here he secured a lot of valuable historical material.

            The Algonquin Hotel Company has purchased two-thirds of the Ross lot,—the block of land which fronts on the hotel and Fort Tipperary. (future casino lot?)

Beacon

April 2/1903

Ground has been broken for new Andraeleo Hall.

The Tyn-y-coed hotel will be reopened this year under the management of Mr. Jones.

The Algonquin Hotel—Supt. O'Leary is pushing the repairs on the Algonquin Hotel. About forty rooms now remain to be papered and painted. The exterior of the hotel will also be painted; the prevailing color will be a light red. The contract for the plumbing work has been awarded to W. H. Donovan, of St. Stephen. The well sunk by Thomas Kent has reached a depth of 240 feet. There is good flow of water, but its sufficiency is yet to be determined.

Beacon

April 9/1903

St. Andrews as a National Port

The extracts from the Montreal Herald, which we publish, relative to the necessity for a national winter port in the Maritime Provinces, indicate that the public mind is beginning to be aroused on this important point. The incidental allusion that is made to St. Andrews is a further indication that in the minds of shipping people there is a belief that the advantages of this port should be thoroughly enquired into before any decision is reached, either in the direction of a larger expenditure at Saint John or in the selection of Halifax as a permanent winter port of the Dominion. With this view we are in full accord, believing that the more the advantages—natural and acquired—of St. Andrews are considered the better the port will be liked and the sooner it will be developed.

            Now what are the special advantages that St. Andrews possesses which entitle it to consideration as a national winter port? Its first advantage lies in the fact that it is forty miles nearer Montreal—the commercial heart of the Dominion—that Saint John and over 300 miles nearer than the port of Halifax. The construction of a line across country from Mattawamkeag it could be brought even nearer than this to Montreal. In consequence of the shortness of the railway haul it is the ONLY MARITIME PROVINCE PORT THAT CAN HOPE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPETE WITH PORTLAND, MAINE. The other advantages it possesses are that it is a large and safe harbor, well protected from the Bay of Fundy swells; that it is open all the winter through; that it is free from ice and dangerous currents; that it can be approached and entered from the ocean with a reasonable degree of safety at all times of tide; that port charges can be reduced to a minimum and that there is abundance of land to be had a reasonable figure for the erection of wharves, or warehouses, or cattle pens or whatever else might be required. These, in brief, are the chief advantages which St. Andrews possesses. Without wishing to disparage any other port, we have no hesitation in saying that neither Halifax nor Saint John can offer equal advantages to these. The additional railway haul, the expensive tolls on the cantilever bridge, the excessive land values that have to be paid where extension is necessary, the heavy port charges, to say nothing of serious maritime difficulties, must eve handicap the ports of Halifax and Saint John as national winter ports.

National Port Urged

Montreal Shipping Men Mention St. Andrews as a Probable Port

Montreal Herald

The statement was made to The Herald a few days ago, by a vessel owner who has had considerable experience with the port of Saint John, that it was almost impracticable to make it a great national port. Among the difficulties in the way, as pointed out by this gentleman, is the extremely limited accommodation on either side of the River Saint John, which practically constitutes the harbor. On one side, the east, the city controls a few wharves, while on the other, or west side, the CPR has wholly inadequate facilities. There is at present no possibility of building new wharves or piers, as the river is not navigable higher up, and the Bay of Fundy, with its high tides and strong winds, affords no secure anchorage near the mouth of the river. Added to these obstacles is the strong tide which ebbs and flows in the river, making its navigation very difficult. Altogether, The Herald's informant felt very pessimistic regarding the future of the port and was included to the belief that if St. Andrews did not offer better hope for the future than Saint John does, it may be found necessary to make Halifax the chief Atlantic port of the Dominion, despite the longer rail haul involved.

            As the subject is one in which the CPR is deeply interested, Mr. D. McNicoll, general manager, was today asked by The Herald whether he coincided in the views expressed. In reply, he said that the harbor facilities at Saint John are certainly altogether insufficient for the traffic now offering, to say nothing of the future. He was not prepared, however, to argue that the solution of the difficulty lay in going to Halifax, which would imply a costly rail haut.

            It would be quite practicable, he thought, to so improve the harbor of Saint John as to make it quite ample for all the demands likely to be made on it. This might be done by extending the present breakwater toward Partridge Island, if not to it, by dredging the waterfront between this and the mouth of the river, and by building piers all along the shore from the breakwater to the present CPR wharves. This roughly outlined plan, Mr. McNicoll said, would provide accommodation for sixteen or twenty ocean-going vessels.

            Its cost need not be excessive, as the dredging would be in the soft soil. The ICR could reach these wharves by bridging the river at Nary Island, and the port, would thus be constituted truly in a national one, as the two great railways entering Saint John would have ready access to fine, modern wharves, quite capable of taking care of all the vessels that would be seeking or discharging cargoes.

Montreal Herald editorial:

It is evident, from the remarks of the General Manager of the CPR, that one of the problems by which the Canadian Parliament is confronted is the improvement of the harbor of Saint John. The accommodation it provides for shipping is wholly inadequate, a fact that the rapid development of Canada's commerce will make more and more painfully evident as the months roll round. That the Dominion must possess one or more Atlantic ports fully equipped of the economical handling of its ocean-borne commerce is a proposition that is accepted without qualification by the Canadian people. Apparently, railroad men in a position to speak with authority have made up their minds that the longer rail route to and from Halifax makes it imperative that Saint John, or at least some port on the Bay of Fundy, be made equal to the demands of the transportation interest. The subject is one that could worthily occupy the attention of the new Transportation Commission, as it is evident that no time should be lost in determining, once for all, where the Canadian nation winter port is to be.

The Algonquin golf course will be enlarged to an 18 hole course this summer. The Brixton property, recently purchased, will be included therein. A portion of the Alms House farm may also be leased for the purpose. A professional golfer from Toronto will arrive here in a few days to look over and lay out the ground.

Beacon

April 16/1903

Incorporation

St. Andrews has accepted incorporation. It is a matter for regret, perhaps, that so few votes were cast, but the result would have been the same even had every vote been polled. The people have become wearied of the existing state of affairs. To be a town, and yet no town; to be in no position to help itself if occasion should arise, was a situation that had become intolerable. The town, in point of population, may well be a small one, but the opportunities for growth are here, and once these opportunities are availed of, growth will be rapid. The next duty, after incorporation has been proclaimed, will be to secure a mayor and board of aldermen. It is needless for us to add that such men should be men of intelligence and discretion—men who will carefully guard the interest of the place and who can be relied upon to do the right thing at the right time.

Wharves Sold

While in Saint John last week, Mr. B. F. DeWolfe sold both his wharves—the lighthouse wharf, and the one at which the Viking lands—to the CPR. The railway authorities say they have no present use for them, but business may develop later on.

The New Algonquin

A Glance at the Improvements Being Made

The renewed Algonquin, when it emerges from the hands of the artisans who are engaged upon it, will, indeed, be a thing of beauty and a joy to those who will be fortunate enough to be its guests. Though not enlarged to any great extent, the interior alterations have greatly added to its comfort and utility, while the safety of the guests has been ensured by the erection of several hundred feet of fire escapes, the addition of ladders and the like.

            On the ground floor, the first change noted is the erection of the palm room, 34 x 20 feet, on the northern end of the great hallway. The eastern and northern outlooks in this room will be filled in with glass. When it is completed and adorned with beautiful palms and other plants it will be an enchanting spot—an ideal lovers' retreat.

            The baggage-room on this floor has been extended twelve feet, with an opening to the elevator and also to the hallway.

            The lavatory is now 12 x 18 feet in size and will be supplied with the necessary conveniences in the most approved form. The billiard room will be reached by a hallway alongside the lavatory.

            A newspaper or sales-stand, opening into the main hall, near the entrance to the ladies' parlor, is one of the new features of the hotel. This apartment is 9 x 15 feet.

            The nurses' dining hall on this floor has been enlarged; twelve feet more room having been added to it.

            The main dining room, the ladies' parlor and the hall will be painted. The general parlor on the western end of the hallway is to be papered and painted and the ceiling kalsomined.

            The alterations on the second, third and fourth floors are largely in the way of new bathrooms and the placing of rooms en suite. On the second floor, five new bathrooms have been put in, making seven in all on this floor. A stairway has also been added in the western end of the corridor. Six new baths have been placed on the third floor. The fire doors have been placed on the stair landing between the second and third floors.

            Four bathrooms have been placed on the fourth floor. This floor was without such conveniences before. Though sixteen bathrooms have been added, space has been so economized that only two guest rooms have been lost.

            A new boiler and boiler-house, and new smokestack are among the improvements. A well of 240 feet deep has also been sunk in the rear of the hotel. The tests have so far been satisfactory, so that an abundance of good water is assured.

            The hotel improvements have been carried out under the personal supervision of Mr. J. P. O'Leary, superintendent of hotels for the C. P. R. He has been ably seconded by his foreman Mr. Henry Pratt, of Saint John. The contract for the plumbing is being executed by W. H. Donovan, of St. Stephen. Mr. Stoop, of St. Andrews, is doing the interior painting and papering in a satisfactory manner. The exterior colors are now being chosen.

Laying out the Golf Links

Mr. George Cumming, of the Toronto Golf Club, was in St. Andrews on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, laying out an eighteen-hole golf course for the Algonquin golf club. He is delighted with the St. Andrews links.

Mr. R. B. Van Horne's trim little yacht Uvira is in the harbor and will be redecked and otherwise repaired by Mr. Howard Rigby.

Beacon

April 23/1903

A scheme to further develop the harbor of Saint John is proposed. It emanated from Supt. Osborne, of the CPR, and contemplates connection with Partridge Island and to providing of steamer berths along the beacon bar. It is claimed that thirty more steamer berths would be obtained. The cost would be in the neighborhood of $5,000,000. The Dominion government would be expected to find the money.

The Elder-Dempster steamer Lake Simcoe, with 1,184 passengers, broke the record to Saint John last week, crossing the Atlantic in 7 days and 19 hours.

Rev. Phipps Ross and wife, of Taunton, Mass., are now occupying "Rossmount" (formerly Mountain House) 'Chamcook of the season. Mr.  Ross proposes improving the property in many respects.

Sir William's Cuban Ranch

Sir William Van Horne will follow up his establishment of a large ranch in the Selkirks, in the North-West, by establishing what will be one of the largest ranches in Cuba. Such was the announcement made to a Star representative by a gentleman who recently returned from a trip to Cuba and confirmed this afternoon by Sir William. The negotiations for the purchase of the land and the stocking of the ranch have already been concluded. Mr. R. B. Van Horne, Sir William's son, is at present in Cuba, and will attend to the establishment of the ranch.

            The ranch, which comprises seven thousand acres of land, is situated about twelve miles north of the city of Tumas, which is located on the Cuban railway about midway between Santiago and El Principe, where the headquarters of the railway are situated. The price paid was about $7 per acre. Sir William's venture is purely a private one and is in no way connected with those of the Cuban Railway in which he has been so particularly interested. Montreal Star.

Beacon

April 30/1903

A lot of land for a pumping station for the Algonquin Hotel was purchased by Mr. Osburn while in St. Andrews last week. The old pumping station at Katy's Cove occupies a portion of this lot.

The Andraeleo Club are hastening the erection of their new opera house. Mr. Charles Horsnell, who had the contract of the erection of the stone foundation, has almost completed his task. On Monday, contractor Perry began the work of removing the old hall to the new site. It is the intention of the club to complete the outside of the building this season.

The publisher of Acadiensis says the July number of that magazine will be "a St. Andrews number, with much valuable historical information relating to that picturesque and historic town, at one time one of the greatest trade centers in the Acadian provinces."

In addition to other improvements contemplated in connection with the Algonquin Hotel will be the erection of a large building in the rear which will serve as a dormitory for the help and a station for the gasoline and electric plant of the hotel.

Beacon

May 7/1903

The summer sojourners At St. Andrews in 1903 will find some changes for the better here. They will find a more beautiful Algonquin, a more extensive golf links, a brighter and more hopeful town. Though the CPR only took hold of St. Andrews as a summer resort a few weeks ago they have already done much towards improving it and extending its fame, and it is their intention to do more.

James Osborne, General Superintendent of the Atlantic Division of the CPR, has been promoted to General Superintendent of the eastern division of the CPR, headquarters in Montreal.

Algonquin ad now lists an 18-hole golf course

Beacon

May 14/1903

Visit to St. Andrews

Dr. Haviland Find a Man with Elephants on Hand

Editor Beacon:—I received the copy of the Beacon you sent me and by its perusal I noted the kindly mention you made of me and my work. During my stay in your place I made many pleasant acquaintances. Upon landing at St. Andrews, the first person I became acquainted with was your enterprising merchant, Mr. Grimmer., whom I found to be one of the most active businessmen I ever met. He comes the nearest to what one might call omnipresent, being here, there and everywhere at the same time, doing business at every turn. I was greatly amused while watching their methods to note the great diversity of calls for different things. One wished a collar button, another a carload of hay. During a few minutes' conversation with a man in my presence he sold him a large bill of hay and other things. Some wished iron, others lumber, while another called for stove-wood. I wondered to myself if there was anything that he did not keep on hand, so thinking that I would test him I asked him if he had any elephants for sale, who which he quickly replied, "Yes, I have several on hand."

            With all his business to look after he found time to drive me over to that beautiful island farm, known as "The Van Horne, Stock Farm." Here I met the friendly Superintendent, who refused to kick the bucket for such a trivial thing as a bullet through his stomach. He showed us over the place. We found it to be one of the best-appointed I have ever seen. The belted cattle were truly fine, but the horses were what claimed my attention most. After examining them carefully I pronounced them as I do now the finest lot of colts of their class that I ever saw. The barn with its appointments was simply perfect and plainly showed that a master hand was at the helm and the expenditure of much money was plainly in evidence. After spending an hour or more in looking over the other stock, which was all first class, we bade goodbye to the Supt, and returned to St. Andrews, well pleased with the afternoon's visit.

            The next day I did considerable veterinary work, having made my business headquarters at the office of DeWolfe and Denley. Mr. Denley extended to me every courtesy and introduced me to several of your townsmen. It would be hard to find two better-equipped and better conduced liveries in any town twice the size of St. Andrews.

             Mr. Denley kindly drove me to the "Came Stock Farm," were I found a nice, healthy lot of cows, showing every appearance of being well cared for. I was much pleased with the gamy hackney stallion, as I judge him his confirmation that he must be a great actor in the harness. I should have been glad to have seen him driven but instead turned my attention to an inspection of their sheep. I will truly say that they were the finest lot of sheep I ever saw in either England or America. It surely takes a Scotchman to breed and develop sheep.

            I put up at the American House, an unpretentious hostelry and only recently occupied by its present proprietor, who was very busy in putting it in shape. He is sure to meet with success as the landlady knows how to cater to the most fastidious appetite. I certainly ate the best clam chowder there of her making that I ever tasted and I am anxiously waiting for the time to come when I shall make my next visit to enjoy another chowder.

—M. W. Haviland, V. S. Calais, May 6, 1903

It is understood that the proclamation incorporation St. Andrews has been withheld because of a protest entered by Sir William Van Horne against Minister's Island being included in the new town's bounds.

The acquirement of the Algonquin Hotel by the CPR Company forges another link in the chain which binds this great corporation to St. Andrews. With such a connection, [acquisition of A by CPR] the future of St. Andrews—as a summer resort at least—is assured.

Vessel Sold

The partially dismantled Brigt. Aldine, which was sold to E. E. Lantalum, of Saint John, by Messrs. DeWolfe and Grimmer, has been purchased together with anchors and gear, by Capt. William Carson, who will fit her up for sea. The purchase price was $1000.

The CPR has purchased almost the entire bondholders' interest in the Algonquin Hotel, so that the company are practically owners of the building. This year the company will spend about $15,000 in repairs and improvements.

The palm room in the Algonquin will be furnished with "Crex" grass furniture, supplied by Vroom Bros, St. Stephen.

Elm Corner, beautiful before, will be ever more beautiful this season. In addition to a new and larger residence, supplied with every comfort, Miss Mowatt is also arranging for the beautifying of the attached grounds.

Work on the foundation wall of the Andraeleo club opera house is now complete. The wall, which was constructed by Chas. Horsnell, is splendid piece of masonry. The old hall has been cut from its original moorings and is sailing towards its new anchorage ground with becoming dignity. It will be near the end of its voyage by the close of the week.

Albert Denley has repaired his house this spring.

The Owen Hotel at Campobello will this year be under the management of a former proprietor, John J. Alexander, who will open it to the public on July 1st. Mr. Alexander is having the house thoroughly renovated and repaired, and put in first class condition for the season's business.

The Coal Dump

As a step toward the beautifying of Indian Point the coal dump near the station will be removed at once and the ground upon which it stood thoroughly cleaned up. Another coal dump will be laid out in the rear of the Argyll hotel property. For this purpose a spur track will be put down. About 5000 tons of coal will be landed at the new dump this season.

Beacon

May 21/1903

Ex-Collector Gove's Death

He Lived to a Good Old Age. —Faith in St. Andrews Never Faltered.

St. Andrews lost an able champion and a firm friend when Mr. Charles M. Gove, ex-collector of customs, passed away on Friday night last. His death was quite sudden, as up to within a few days he had enjoyed his usual health and was able to take an active interest in all that was going on about him. On Friday, he was quite poorly, and that evening about 9 o'clock was seized with a nausea. Before he was relieved death supervened. The deceased, had he lived until September, would have been 89 years of age. He is survived by his widow, one son, Mr. Frank Gove, in Hong Kong, China, and four daughters: Mrs. E. M. Wood, of Winnipeg, Mrs. W. C. H. Grimmer, of St. Stephen; Mrs. Brehm, of St. Johns, Nfld., and Mrs. F. H. Grimmer, of St. Andrews. Mrs. David Hall of St. Stephen is a sister. Mr. Gove was at one time one of the leading merchants of St. John, carrying on a large, wholesale business. About 45 years ago, convinced that St. Andrews had a superior advantage over Saint John as a port, and that it would outrival it as such, he closed up his business in Saint John and removed here. He built the present steamboat wharf, also a wharf near where the DeWolfe pier stands. He erected the large warehouse near the railway station and the buildings at present occupied by the Post Office and H. O'Neill. Mr. Lewis Millidge, of Saint John was a partner for a time. On the first of July 1868, he was appointed appraiser and preventive officer at this port, and on the death of Collector Whitlock (father of the present customs official) in January, 1870, he succeeded to the collectorship. He held office until 1897 when he was superannuated. During all the years he never for a moment lost faith in the future of St. Andrews as a port. That faith was as strong the day he died as it was 40 years ago.

            The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the remains being conveyed from the deceased's late residence to All Saints' church and from thence to the cemetery. Rev. F. J. Langford officiated at the church, the choir rendering the hymns "Abide with Me," and "Now the laborer's work is done," also the Nunc Dimittis. Mrs. G. H Stickney presided at the organ. The pallbearers were Messrs. George Mowat, John S. Magee, W. B. Morris, and J. S. MacMaster. In addition to members of the family the officials in the St. Andrews custom house and Mr. James S. Harding of St. John, walked with the mourners. There was a large attendance. Many beautifu floral tributes were placed up the casket, among the contributors being Mrs. John Hope, Mrs. George R. Hooper, Montreal; Mr. J. S. Harding and Mrs. R. M. Belyea, St. John; Brs. Burton, Miss Cathcart, Miss Hutchingson, Miss Bradley, Miss Wade, Mrs. H. Gove, Mrs. John Wren, Mrs. O. Clarke, Mrs. Street, Miss Whitlock, Miss Nellie Hickey, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Forster and Miss Mowatt, St. Andrews.

A Reminiscence

St. John Globe, May 16

The death at St. Andrews of Charles M. Gove will revive recollections in many of the older business men. Mr. Gove was a thriving and prosperous merchant of St. John and was always up to if not ahead of the times. When the building of the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway was begun and long before it reached Woodstock, from St. Andrews, Mr. Gove saw a great future for the latter place. It was to be the winter port of Canada, and summer. and winter would witness its rapid growth. Mr. Gove determined to be early on the ground to participate in its development and to share in the wealth which would be produced. Friends advised him to wait, but his ardent soul would not brook delay. He closed up his business there, went to St. Andrews, and with enterprise began the work. It was money and labour lost. The road has not yet been built to Quebec by that route, and so much as is built is now a branch of the CPR. Mr. Gove was too proud spirited to return to St. John. He lived to a grand old age, and probably never surrendered the cherished hope of his early years. But by his removal—it must have been about 1860—St. John lost an energetic and an enterprising citizen.

Mr. James Stoop has been advised of the death of his eldest brother, Hugh M. Stoop, at Amity, Oregon, on the 1st of April. The deceased, who was by profession a carpenter, having served his time with the late Nathan Treadwell, sailed away for the golden west with a party of St. Andrews men in 1856. All of them returned, with the exception of Mr. Stoop and a companion, Robert Cochrane. Mr. Stoop was about 67 years of age. His wife, died, some years ago, without issue.

Capt. Nelson M. Clarke's new abode is receiving the finishing touches. When completed it will be one of the prettiest residences in town. The grounds around it are being laid out in flower beds and other wise beautified.

As the result of the death of a valuable brood mare from the rupture of a blood vessel, Supt. McQuoid of Sir William Van Horne's farm, finds himself with a prodigious "bottle baby" on his hands.

Sir William Van Horne has been so busy in other directions the past winter that he has not had an opportunity to devise any additions to his elegant island home, Covenhoven. The place has been carefully looked over, however, and when the flower beds are in bloom and the trees have taken on their full foliage it will be as beautiful as one can desire. The tropical delights that Sir William has revelled in in Cuba will be missing, perhaps, but they will find many other delights that will more than compensate him or their absence. His stock farm was never in better shape than now. One might travel the continent o'er and find nothing handsomer in the way of horseflesh than the eighteen or twenty Clydesdales, young and old, which fill his stables and romp over his pasture. His colts, it is safe to say, cannot be beaten anywhere. The last week or two has witnessed two handsome additions to the horse stock. Under the supervision of Mr. William McQuoid, horses, belted cattle, Tamworth pigs and all the rest of the livestock on the farm are doing well.

Beacon

May 28/1903

Ads for Lansdowne Hotel, Water Street, Theodore Holmes proprietor, and Windsor House, H. A. DeLong, Proprietor.

Albert Denley has recently bought a new truck horse and is now engaged at his old occupation.

The local government has appointed Premier Tweedie a committee to hear the protest of Sir William C. Van Horne against including his property in the limits of the newly incorporated town of St. Andrews. In the meantime the necessary proclamation declaring the town incorporated will be withheld. [it is not the wish of St. Andrews people that Sir William Van Horne should be coerced into incorporation. If for sentimental or other reasons he wishes his island kingdom to be free from the trammels of town life his wishes will likely be met]

Beacon

June 4/1903

Sir Thomas Shaughnessy has told the Saint John people that the CPR feels under no obligation to provide further wharf facilities at that port.

Beautiful Campobello—the summer folks from the big cities are again turning their attention to the beautiful island of Campobello, where a large number of handsome cottages have been built in recent years, and some of them have already been opened for the season. At the above island is also located the large hotels Tyn-y-coed and Owen, which will soon be in preparation for the annual summer visitor. (no Maes?)

The Campobello Island Company has a crew of men at work repairing their wharf at Welshpool. This is the most used wharf on the entire island. A cargo of coal for the Tyn-y-coed hotel is now landing there.

The season at Campobello promises to be gay. The Tyn-y-coed will again be under the management of Fred. F. Jones, of Boston, who has been so popular with the visitors to the island during the last three years; the Owen, thoroughly renovated and improved, will be opened this season by J. J. Alexander, who already has booked a large number of guests. It is stated that all the cottages will be open this year.

Beacon

June 11/1903

Local Improvements

Mr. J. S. Thebaud, who recently purchase the Johnston farm, contemplates the erection of a more commodious dwelling. He already has built a large hennery and other wise improved the property.

Ship Repairs

Brigt. Aldine was taken up to the Market Wharf, on Saturday afternoon. Her new owner, Capt. Carson, has a crew of carpenters at work upon her, getting her ready for sea. She will receive a new keel, stern post and rudder, and whatever other repairs may be found necessary to hull and rigging. It is expected that in a month she will be ready for sea.

Beacon

June 18/1903

The CPR intend landing several thousand tons of coal here shortly.

Mr. B. F. DeWolfe retiring from coal business.

No determination has yet been reached regarding the protest entered by Sir William Van Horne respecting the inclusion of Minister's Island. It is hoped that an arrangement can be made by which Sir William's wishes will be met and the expense of another election avoided.

Tourists with autos will have to pay full duties on them. To discourage Americans selling cars in Canada.

Dufferin Board of Trade's report on advantages of the Ledge as an ocean port. Even closer to Montreal. than St. Andrews!

Algonquin's renovations now complete: "The new palm room, with its settings of palms and beautiful plants, will be a pleasing introduction to the incoming guest."

Beacon

June 25/1903

Red Cliff Cottage

Vermillion and lemon are the prevailing tints around Mr. A. P. Young's little beach cottage. But it is something more than a highly colored spot on the landscape. It is a very attractive summer cresting place, and it is so close to the beach that at high water one can almost plunge from the piazza into the cooling depths of St. Andrews Bay. The house contains a commodious living room, three comfortable sleeping rooms and kitchen. Mr. Young has it furnished very nicely. He has a barn and carriage house alongside, and a handsome black mare installed therein, with a 2:20 record to further add to her attractions. The grounds are being improved and a driveway put in. Mr. Young is one of the leading agriculturalists and real estate men of Aroostook. While his family will reside in St. Andrews in the summer, eh ill divide his time, between Houlton and the seashore. He hopes to attract a number of Aroostook people here.

On Golf Links

Features of the New Golf Course

Devotees of golfing, who have chased the ball over the old golf links at St. Andrews in past seasons will find a great change for the better in the new links. Not that the ground is any better, nor the view any more entrancing, but the links are more extensive. More ground has been taken in, and instead of a nine-hole course there is now an eighteen-hole course that has no superior in Canada.

            Mr. Peacock, the golf professional, who cares for this green, is working it into fine shape. Horses and men, lawnmowers and rollers are busily employed in getting the ground into the desired condition. Mr. Peacock expects to have everything ready for Monday next. Already there have been a number of players on the field.

            In addition to the extensions and improvements on the grounds, the club house is being enlarged.

            A few of the chief features and playing demands of the new links are appended:—

            First hole—Good drive to carry over road and bunker

            Second hole—a drive to carry across pit and trap and approach around a corner.

            Third—Good drive and a brassy to carry ball over hazard to reach the green.

            Fourth—A mid-iron shot, ditch to carry.

            Fifth—Good drive and a mid-iron shot over soldier's bunker

            Sixth—Strong drive and a brassy to carry the hazard on to the green. The player should pause here to enjoy the panorama of river and bay.

            Seventh—A walk through the woods of 50 yards and a good drive, cleek shot to carry a bunker onto the green.

            Eighth—Longest hole, 560 yards, has been covered in five shots; can be done in four; drive to carry bunker; 2 brassies to carry ditch; approach to green; over-run into woods.

            Ninth—Drive to carry over swamp and approach over a bunker on to the green; over-run to road.

            Tenth—Cleek shot to carry pond and road on to green.

            Eleventh—Good drive to green to carry ditch.

            Twelfth—Good drive to carry fences, and mid-iron shot to approach over apple trees.

            Thirteen—A drive to swamp and ditch on to green.      

            Fourteen—A drive to green to carry over a brook; to over-run green will go in pond.

            Fifteen—a drive to carry ditch; a slice or a pull will go in woods; approach shot.

            Sixteen—Drive to carry natural hazard, a brassy to green.

            Seventeen—Cleek shot to reach green must carry over brook

            Eighteen—Drive to carry a trap and approach to green; over-run green will be in hazard.

Mr. Houston new resident manager of Algonquin

W. E. Mallory has put rubber tires on several of his carriages. Bought more horses and carriages in anticipation of the summer rush.

Delegation from Shore Line Outing Co. in town to survey Indian Point as possible site for summer campground. (that is, tenting ground)

Beacon

July 2/1903

Berliner gramophone ad. Fifteen to forty-five dollars. Montreal. Made in Canada

CPR to land 10,000 tons of soft coal here.

The New Algonquin

First Opening Under the Auspices of the CPR

The Algonquin Hotel, brighter and more beautiful than ever, has opened its door for another season. From basement to roof the house has been thoroughly renovated and improved. Painters, mason and carpenters, with brush and hammer and trowel, have done their part in the general scheme of improvement. The plumber, too, in the addition of sixteen bathrooms has played no unimportant part. It needed but the deft fingers of woman to put the finishing touches—the touch artistic—to the whole scheme. This fell to the lot of the energetic housekeeper, Mrs. Banks, and her assistants, and they have left nothing undone in their departments. The rooms are neat and clean—clean walls, new linen, new carpets and matting—everything bright and fresh. The parlors are artistically arranged. The grand dining room, elegant before, has been vastly improved by the addition of lace curtains to all the windows. The walls and ceiling have also passed through the hands of the painter. Snowy linen, new silver and new dishes cover the tables, making everything attractive to the eye. In the culinary department changes of the better have also been made. The new palm room and newsroom are interesting features of the renewed hotel. So also is the new acetylene gas system by the hotel is lighted.

            Mr. Henry S. Houston, who was house manager of the Piney Woods hotel, Thomasville, Georgia, last winter, is the new resident manager. He is evidently a capable hotel man and has favorably impressed all who have met him. He will have as chief clerk Mr. Alexander Lightfoot, also from the Piney Woods. Many of the old staff will be found at their accustomed posts, —Mrs. Banks, the housekeeper; the chef, Mr. Colby; engineer Lewis; Mr. Halpin, who presides over the barber shop and billiard room; Hubert Stinson, the hustling chief of the bell staff, and others.

            Many of the old guests appear on the managers book this season— Prof. Smith, and family, Mr. Chas. Allen and niece, Mr. H. F. Windram and Miss Windram, Mrs. Benson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roger N. Allen, Mrs. C. R. Hosmer and daughter, Mrs. Heney, Miss McKenzie, Dr. Sweetland, Miss Sparks, Judge Street and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bonaparte, Mrs. J. H. Thompson and daughter and many others.

Beacon

July 9/1903

First instalment of CPR coal by Barge Number Five from Parrsboro. 726 tons. Discharged at Company's upper wharf.

Peter Johnson's golf bus makes daily connection, Sunday excepted, with the golf grounds.

W. F. Windram's "gasoline yacht" launched. Engine 3 hp.

Beacon

July 16, 1903

St. Andrews Number

The July number of Acadiensis is essentially a St. Andrews number, almost its entire table of contents having some connection with this historic town. The initial article by the editor, Dr. R Jack, treats of St. Andrews by the sea historically, geographically and socially. Then follows a contribution from the pen of Prof. W. F. Ganong on the St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad. A list of the wills registered at St. Andrews from 1783 to 1849 is given. The Penobscot Loyalists is an interesting historical article contributed by R. Jas. Vroom. Mr. D. F Maxwell writes upon "Hon. James Brown" with particular reference to his poem entitled "The Devil's Reply to Robert Burns." He also gives a sketch of this old-time parliamentarian. The poem is reprinted in this number. "The Soudan—in 1886" is a thrilling piece of verse contributed by Charles Campbell, a native of St. Andrews. Rev. A. W. Mahon furnished a swell written sketch of "The Ault Kirk." Several pages are devoted to epitaphs transcribed by the editor from the old burying round here. "Reminiscence of St. Andrews," a paper found among the effects of the late John Campbell, follows. The last editorial in the St. Andrews Standard, edited by the late Adam W. Smith, whose memory is still fragrant, is reproduced. "Anecdotes Relating chiefly to St. Andrews," by the late Isaac Allen Jack, is an entertaining contribution. There is also a readable article on Book Plate. The number is profusely illustrated with St. Andrews scenes, past and present. Very many of the summer cottages are reproduced. The number is one that ought to be greatly prized by all who are interested in the place.

Beacon

July 23/1903

Sir William Van Horne has declined the chairmanship of the railway commission. There is a big opening here for someone. Will it be a New Brunswicker?

Lady Van Horne, Miss Van Horne and Mr. R. B. Van Horne arrived here last week and are now occupying their summer home on Minister's Island. Sir William and Miss A. Van Horne, the latter of whom is in poor health, are expected here shortly.

Bay filled with "naphtha launches flitting hither and thither."

Beacon

July 30/1903

Sir William Van Horne and Miss Mary Van Horne arrived from Montreal last Friday. Sir William spent a few quiet days here and then took his departure for more active scenes.

New golf clubhouse and grounds at St. Stephen to be opened tomorrow.

Beacon

Aug 6/1903

C. N. to be formed. Another line from coast to coast.

Yardage of each hole on golf course. Ladies to compete for cup offered by Miss Reta Benson.

The new golf course is proving very popular. The course is divided as follows:—

1.1.     Club House—225 yards

2.         Kidd's treasure—235 yards

3.         Knoll, 300 yards

4.         Target, 125 yards

5.         Joe's Point, 225 yards

6.         Grove, 400 yards

7.         Westward Ho, 300 yards

8.         Big Spruce, 550 yards

9.         Cedars, 235 yards

10.      Haw Trees, 135 yards

11.       Eastward Ho, 290 yards

12.      Apple Trees, 315 yards

13.      Maple Tree, 160 yards

14.      Brook, 170 yards

15.      Swamp, 215 yards

16.      Cedar Lane, 390 yards

17.      The Stumps, 140 yards

18.      Home, 205 yards. (total—4615 yards)

Van Horne's Beginning

New York Times

Sir William Van Horne, chairman of the CPR, was interviewed in New York not long ago by a young gentleman, who insisted on treating him like a foreigner. The Montreal capitalist took it as matter of course until the interviewer asked innocently: "Did you ever have anything to do with our American railroads, Sir William?" The good knight's eyes sparkled as he answered: "I served on both the Alton and the Illinois Central." "In what office?" asked the scribe, with pencil ready. "I sold books on the Alton and oranges on the Illinois Central," said the Chairman of the CPR quietly. "But that was some little time ago."

Beacon

Aug 13/1903

"General Cronje" one of Sir William Van Horne's three-year-old Clydesdales, was brought over to town on Tuesday by farm supt. McQuoid to receive his first shoes and to be weighed. He made the scales tremble at 1625 pounds. "General Joubert" a 2-year-old stallion of magnificent color and proportions from the same stable weighted off at 1585 pounds.

St. Andrews splendid position as the nearest Canadian Atlantic port of the west will not be injured in any degree by the construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific [future CN] railway. No matter what port the new line may select, St. Andrews via the Short Line will still be the nearest port to Montreal. If, as Premier Laurier presages, the building of the new all Canadian route will forever remove the bogey of the withdrawal of the bonding privilege, it will greatly strengthen the position of this port. No doubt the wise awake manager of the CPR has duly noted this fact.

Brig. Aldine was removed from the blocks on the first of the week. Her hull has been thoroughly repaired.

Algonquin water supply temporarily threatened but fixed by mechanical superintendent Orde of McAdam. "Both the wells at Katy's Cove and on the top of the hill are now in daily operation, so that all the fears of a water famine are now dispelled."

Beacon

Aug 20/1903

Hon. W. S. Fielding, present Minister of Finance in the Laurier Government, in town for summer as last. Much talk in papers lately of Grand Trunk Pacific and hopes it, if not the CPR, may choose St. Andrews as port, but St. Andrews getting no mention in federal debates.

St. Andrews to have permanent bank (Bank of NS). Clerk will no longer have to travel to St. Stephen to transact business.

Beacon

Sept 3/1903

Sir Thomas Shaughnessy who was in town last week, manifested in a very practical way a lively interest in the movement for better accommodation for the St. Andrews yachting fleet.

A new yachting float or pier is to be built upon Mr. Howard Rigby's property, he having agreed to lease the privilege to a committee of yachtsmen. Mr. Rigby will have the building of it. Among those who are interested in the project are Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, Mr. George B. Hopkins, Mr. J. Howe Allen, Mr. McColl, Mr. T. R. Wheelock and Judge Street. Mr. Rigby went down to Campobello from Tuesday in Mr. Hopkins yacht to look over the Tyn-y-coed pier. While the new pier will e private property it is the intention to invite all yachtsmen to make use of it.

Steps have been taken to organize a yacht club for St. Andrews.

No mention in ads or paper of hay fever.

Beacon

Sept 10/1903

The government can assist St. Andrews very materially by enlarging and deepening the entrances to its inner harbour and by removing some of the debris which covers the harbor bottom.

As a cure for port congestion, the CPR has appropriated four and a half million this year. Charlotte County would cure the worst case of port congestion that we know of.

The CPR seems to have made up its mind to spend no more money in providing ocean improvements at Saint John. With that port in a congested state in the winter season it becomes problem as to what other port the CPR will employ for its rapidly increasing trade.

CPR Prosperous

Will Spend Four and a Half Millions on Terminals

Montreal, Sept. 7

Profits this year 15 million. "Notwithstanding the large outlay in the past four land tracts, buildings and other works at your more important termini like Saint John, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa and Winnipeg, the facilities at most of these points are quite inadequate for present demands, and as a result there is frequent congestion, resulting in inconvenience and expense to everyone concerned. With a view to remedying these conditions, and in order that the work of bringing your property to high standard of efficiency may be continued without cessation, you will be asked to authorize the directors to expend capital for these general purposes to an amount not exceeding $4,500,000.

Petition by town to Cdn. Gov't to deepen harbour.

"The Algonquin Hotel closed on Monday after a very successful season." 7-acre lot containing mineral spring purchased from Claflin estate by F. H. Grimmer.

The "Aldine" is no longer a brig, her rig having been changed by her new owner, Capt. Carson, to that of a fore and aft schooner. Her name has also been changed to the Clarissa. When she has completed repairs, she will go to Saint John to load lumber. Capt. Carson expects to be ready for sea within a fortnight.

Mr. Angus Rigby and a crew of carpenters are rushing the erection of the Andraeleo Opera House, the foundation piers of which were erected some weeks ago by Mr. Charles Horsnell. The building will have a frontage on King Street of 45 feet and will run back 89 feet until it connects with the old hall, which has been erected across the rear of the lot. The new building will have 23 feet post. It will be quite an imposing edifice and will be a valuable acquisition to the town.

Covenhoven, Sir William Van Horne's country seat at St. Andrews, never looked more enticing than it has this season, with its exquisite parterres and its driveways adorned with the most beautiful of flowering plants. Hundreds of strangers have driven over Sir William's elegant estate this season, drinking in the beauties of art and of nature which everywhere surround it. St. Andrews is highly favored in having such a beauty spot and in having it in the possession of a gentleman who is not averse to allowing others to share in its delights.

Beacon

Sept 17/1903

Sir William Van Horne farm will be represented at the Fredericton exhibition by several belted cattle and Clydesdale horses. Mr. E. L. Andrews expects to make an exhibit of horses and cattle.

It is to be hoped that the CPR will devise a winter time table more advantageous to local traffic and more encouraging to the business men and residents of the place than the present one. It does not seem in keeping with the plans for advancement that the CPR is said to cherish for St. Andrews to so suddenly lop off the privilege and possibilities which the morning train offered. If our pretensions are worth anything at all we ought to have both a morning and evening train the year round.

Sir William Van Horne

Some Anecdotes of the Great Railway Man

New York, Aug.11:

A civil engineer now in New York, but formerly employed on the construction of the CPR in Manitoba, tells the following anecdotes of Sir William Van Horne, then Mr. Van Horne, when the latter was in charge at Winnipeg:

            One of the construction engineers named S—-, a somewhat original character, running short of hay for his horses, had foraged a little from a neighboring farmer. The latter magnified the incident and entered a bill against the CPR for very considerably more hay than was taken. The account eventually reached Mr. Van Horne who wrote with business briefness across the back. "What do you know about hay?" and sent it to Mr. S—. The latter replied with a four-page treatise on hay, explaining how to clean land, plough, sow, harvest, ship and sell hay. Shortly after Mr. S—- left the company, presumably to take up farming.

            The following shows a side of human nature rarely seen. After the CPR construction was completed, the directors were moved to especially reward certain of the engineers who had done particularly good work, by the presentation of a little check for one thousand dollars. Among those to get this welcome souvenir was one Major Mc—, a good-hearted Hibernian, who had a very modest idea of his own attainments, had never pushed himself forward much and had always been content with a small salary and usually was penniless a few days after he got it. The receipt of this check caused the major much wonderment; he couldn't understand why it had been sent to him. The company, on the other hand, was equally astonished for several weeks had passed yet the check had never been presented for payment. They then sent a deputy to interview the Major; and the latter explained how he couldn't understand why the check had been sent him, and besides he had never before seen so much money at one time and that—well, that he had framed it; and he pointed to the check neatly framed over his bed.

            Shortly after this the Major received a summons from Mr. Van Horne who told him that the Company were so pleased with his work that they had decided to present him with a small token which they hoped he would accept in the spirit in was offered; and with that Mr. Van Horne took from his desk a gold watch with the Major's initials engraved on it, and laid it in front of him. When the recovered from his astonishment he murmured his thanks, and reached over to take the watch; but Mr. Van Horne quickly covered it with his hand, saying, "But I have strict orders from the directors, Major Mc—-, not to give you this watch until you cash that check."

There is a prospect that the Algonquin Hotel will be greatly enlarged before another season comes around. It is understood that plans for extensive improvements and additions have been prepared.

Beacon

Oct 1, 1903

Charlotte County people are being asked to sign a petition against the Grand Trunk Pacific bill because it does not contemplate the immediate us of a Charlotte County port. If there is one thing more than another that should commend the GTP bill to the people of this county it is the fact that the new road, as projected by the government will connect with pots of Charlotte County. The moment the new line reaches Edmunston that moment it is brought into touch with very Charlotte County port reached by the CPR.

Beacon

Oct 8, 1903

At the Saint John horse show, which was a pronounced success, Sir William Van Horne's pure-bred Clydesdale took first prize in the heavy draught class. The Chamcook Farm horse also won prizes. James McLay, of St. Andrews, took second prize in the driving competition.

His Journey Ended

Neil Lochary Drags Himself to St. Andrews to Die

Sick and half-famished with cold and hunger, Neil Lochary, the aged school master, dragged himself on board the CPR train at the Shore Line crossing, on Saturday. On arrival at St. Andrews, he tried to walk up the street, but his strength failed him. A passing express team picked him up, and at the direction of the secretary of the Alms House board he was taken to the Alms House. A physician was sent for, but his ministrations could not recall the strength to the wasted frame. He lingered until early Monday morning when death put an end to his wanderings. The deceased was 81 years of age, and a native of Donegal, Ireland. Early in life he came to St. Andrews with his father. The latter carried on a large business here for a number of years. Neil was well educated and for years taught school. For the past twenty years he had led wandering existence, tramping from place to place, teaching in some of the back districts for a time and then moving on to some other locality. Though the possessor considerable property he paid little attention to his personal appearance or comfort. Last winter he was found near Piskahegan in a half-frozen state and brought to St. Andrews. A soon as he had partially recovered his strength he bade adieu to St. Andrews and resumed his trampish life. The end has now come. The deceased has a brother and sister in comfortable circumstances in St. Stephen. They would have cared for him but he would not permit them. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon.

Beacon

Oct 15/1903

The DeWolfe and Denley livery stable is understood to be about to change hands. William Bell, St. Andrews, is reported to be one of the purchasers. (Transferred to new owners on Oct. 20)

First annual meeting of new town council.

Mayor Snodgrass: speech quoted: "our people are fairly prosperous" "The darkness on our streets on moonless nights is another source of discredit to St. Andrews. Enough light even to partially dispel this darkness will greatly promote the comfort and safety of both residents and visitors. To provide a reasonable number of lamps would be an improvement which the town could well afford and . . ."

            "The sanitary condition of St. Andrews is one of its important interests. This is an important interest of any place because vitally affecting the happiness of its inhabitants. With us, however, it has the additional importance of being, in a very real sense, a part of our business capital. The reputation of our town, as being one of the healthiest places in the world, has brought to it thousands of visitors, many of whom, finding what they have heard of it in this respect to be all true, have become partial residents, and some of them have invested in property and by the improvements they have made have largely increased the total assessable value of real estate. The presence of these visitors and temporary residents has advantageously affected the business and other interests of the town."

            It is understood that Sir William Van Horne desires that the boundaries of the town may be so altered that his residence may be left beyond them. I think that both people and Council would be willing to grant a request of Sir William's and this one, if preferred, may be the more readily complied with since no interest of the Town would suffer injury by the exclusion of Minister's Island. We would, however, be glad to retain the citizenship of Sir William and, before a final action is had, a committee of the Council should address to him a communication in the hope that, when fully informed as to our aims and intentions, he will agree that the boundary should remain as now fixed."

Beacon

Oct 22/1903

Obituary

Mr. W. D. Hartt, who has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. N. M. Clarke, for a few years past, was stricken with paralysis about 3:30 on Monday morning. A physician was summoned but his services were of no avail, death following about an hour afterwards. The deceased, who has about 73 years of age, had been in poor health for several years, the result of partial shocks of paralysis. This summer his general health was better than for some time. About 2 years ago he suffered the loss of his wife, which told upon him. He is survived by one son and three daughters. His son, Harry Hartt, who spent a portion of last summer here with his wife, is engaged at business in Tallahassee, Florida. His daughters are Mrs. Clarke of St. Andrews; Mrs. C. J. M. Shine, of Jacksonville, Florida; and Mrs. Patton of Birmingham, Ala. The deceased was a native of Fredericton, and in early manhood carried on a large business in St. Andrews, being one of the pioneers in the lobster packing and sardine industries. He was also in business for a time in Grand Manan and Robbinston, Maine. About 20 years ago he removed for Florida, where he built up a large business in the furniture line. This now being carried on by his son. Interment took place yesterday under Masonic honors.

Bold Bank Burglars

Bank of Nova Scotia Safe Wrecked by Nitro-Glycerin

All the Cold Cash on Hand Taken—Burglars Helped Themselves from Various Places—Made Escape on C.P.R. Hand-car—Pinkerton Detective has Case in Hand—No Captures Yet

The burglarizing of the Bank of Nova Scotia safe at St. Andrews between Friday night and Saturday morning last furnished the new town with its first sensation.

            The burglary was discovered by Manager Kerr, who went to the bank office about 7:15 in the morning to take out his bicycle. He was astonished to find the outer door open and the lock lying upon the floor. His astonishment was increased tenfold when on entering the main office where the safe was he found the safe the ruin and the room filled with debris. He did not need anyone to tell him that the office had been burglarized and that the work had been done in a thoroughly professional manner. Two holes had been bored in the other doors of the safe and nitroglycerine applied. Both doors had been shattered by the explosion, the pieces of the combination lock and the lining of the doors being scattered all over the room. Holes had then been drilled in the inner door and the lock smashed. The cash box containing about $3000 was cut open and its contents removed. A few rolls of cents were left untouched. Two rifles in the room in front of the safe were not removed.

            The front of the safe had been swathed in old horse blankets, a comfortable, a blanket, a piece of carpet and a long brown reefer. These were all saturated with water to deaden the effect of the explosion. The coat and the comfortable were identified by Mr. A. O'Neill. They had been taken from a shed in the rear of his residence at the head of the town sometime during the night. A piece of a silk handkerchief saturated with nitroglycerine, found in one of the holes, resembled a handkerchief that had also been taken from the O'Neill house. A brace and a long screwdriver found on the floor were identified by Kenneth McLaren, blacksmith, as his property, they having been stolen from his premises the night before. A heavy crowbar and hammer were identified by section foreman Richardson as the property of the C.P.R. These articles had been taken from the section house alongside the station. Two horse blankets and a lap robe were the property of the Alms House. In getting these the men had evidently some trouble, as they first entered the cow barn and afterwards tried to work up through the floor. The keeper, Mr. Carr, noticed a man walking through the lane about 10 o'clock.

            Entry to the bank had evidently been effected through a hole in the front window, one of the large panes, used for ventilating, purposes, being on hinges. This swinging pane was fastened inside by a little brass button. To force this open was an easy matter. One man had evidently entered the window and then unscrewed the lock on the door, allowing his companion to come in. The rear window was open as if exit had been effected by that means. The glass in the window had been shattered by the explosion.

            Suspicion rested upon two individual who had been seen lurking about the town. The two spent Thursday night in the Quinn fishing camp. Mr. Quinn found them there and had quite a long talk with them. They were quiet young men, one, the taller, having a smooth face, while the other, who was a short, stocky fellow with a thick neck, had a reddish moustache. They told Mr. Quinn that they worked in lumber camps. They had walked here from St. George and were going to walk to St. Stephen. The same two got lunch and supper at Stinson's restaurant on Friday. The paid their last visit to the saloon about 7 o'clock.

            The fact that the handcar had been taken from the section house and that at 5 o'clock, Mrs. Mowatt heard it rattling by Chamcook led people to believe that the burglars had used that means of escaping from town.

            Manager Kerr telegraphed and telephoned to all the points in the vicinity, hoping that the robbers might be intercepted. Sheriff Stuart and a posse of constables also started out to make enquiries along the road, as it was though the men would abandon the car soon after passing Chamcook and either take to the woods or make their escape by water.

            One peculiarity of the incident is that though two explosions were heard within fifteen or twenty minutes of each other by several of the neighbors about 3:30 o'clock in the morning none of them thought enough of the matter to look out of doors or make any enquiries.

            The fact that the articles used by the burglars had been taken from widely divergent points lead some to think that they must had had assistance. Two men could scarcely accomplish in a night what these men did.

[Cf. Beacon April 28, 1904: "the Bank Robbers: One of the Them Arraigned in Portland, Maine." After a string of bank robberies in the States. "Huddle and O'Rourke are believed to be the two men who burglarized the Bank of Nova Scotia here last October. Huddle was fully identified as one of the men who were lounging about St. Andrews at the time."

Miss Mary Van Horne sister of Sir William Van Horne is in a very critical condition causing her friends get anxiety. Except when called away on urgent businss, Sir William has been by his sister's bedside ever since she was brought to St. Andrews this year.

Beacon

Oct 29/1903

Miss Mary Van Horne has so far recovered that she was able to be taken to Montreal yesterday. A special train took her thither.

The CPR has threatened to take some of its boats to Boston, if it cannot get the berths it needs at Saint John. This is pretty plain talk from a road that has been so heavily subsidized by Canada as the CPR has been. The heads of this corporation have not been strangers to the fact that a congestion such as has now occurred in Saint John was liable to occur at any time. Nor have they been strangers to the fact that they have another port reached by their line of railway that could with comparatively little expense have been made available for just such a contingency as has now arisen. There is no excuse whatever for them to go to Boston or any other foreign port.

The CPR Company has told the people of Saint John pretty plainly that it will expend no more money in providing terminals at that port. It is up to Saint John now to either let the winter port business overflow to St. Andrews or other outside Canadian ports or to make provision for increased berths in their own harbor. Saint John of itself cannot afford to expend any more money in this direction, and it is doubtful if the government will do so unless the management of the harbor is taken out of the control of the city council and placed in the hands of a commission. Years ago this idea was first mooted but it was received with much coldness, the people of the pot believing at that time that they were competent to transact their own business. The find now, however, that the business has grown beyond their means, and it may be, if the commission scheme was again exploited, that it would receive a better reception.

Beacon

Nov 5/1903

The CPR is under no legal obligation whatever to use Canadian ports. They can take their business anywhere they wish.

One of the promises that Sir Charles Tupper fed the people of St. Andrews was that when the Short Line was completed this port would be utilized as the ocean port of the road. Many years have gone by since then but he happy day that he predicted has not yet come to pass. Indeed it looks now as if Boston might have the first call.

The Saint John people are greatly concerned over the congestion which their port is suffering from. The disposition seems to be to call upon the CPR to redeem the promise that Company is alleged to have made to provide facilities for whatever trade might arise. The common council threshed the matter out the other day, and it was resolved to appoint a committee to wait upon Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, manager of the road, and ascertain exactly what policy his company proposed pursuing with regard to the port. A committee of Saint John merchants subsequently interview Sir Thomas Shaughnessy. The latter, says the Globe, talked very frankly with the gentlemen. He told them that Boston and other points were anxious to get the CPR and were offering inducements to them, but they wanted to remain in Canada and would not go elsewhere unless compelled to do so.

Sir William Van Horne as a Western Farmer

Under the heading "A bumper crop of wheat," the Selkirk (Manitoba) Exporter says, "A field of wheat at the farm owned by Sir William Van Horne, East Selkirk, Manitoba, has been the cause of a great deal of admiration. It was the first at the station, and in view of hundreds of people daily. Those who saw the field after it was cut were not backward, in saying that the shocks were the largest of any they had ever seen, and that was saying a great deal in this prolific country. A few days this field was threshed out, and the yield from the machine was 48 bushels to the acre. There was easily two more bushels to the acre on the ground, as a heavy storm about a week before the field was cut caused much of the crop to lodge."

Mr. D'AlMaine has sold the farm at Lower Wolfville, recently purchased from Ruban Reid to James McRae, of Canard, and will reside at the Lindens for the winter. Wolfville Courier.

Beacon

Nov 12, 1903

A National Winter Port

[battle for national port in Maritime Provinces growing fiercer]

Greatest Living Canadians [Van Horne fifth; Strathcona second]

The Montreal Herald has just completed an interesting contest as to who are the ten greatest living Canadians. The result of the voting, says the Herald, shows remarkable unanimity in regard to the three names which should head the list of Canada's roll of honor. Without exception, every one of the great number of ballots which have come into the Herald office during the last two weeks has borne the name of Sir Wilfred Laurier. In a large majority of cases his name headed the list, but no ballot was received which did not contain it near, if not at the head. Lord Strathcona's name ran a good second, few of the ballots omitting it, and many of them placing it as the name of Canada's greatest son. Sir Charles Tupper's name appeared on about 70 percent of the ballots, and while considerably behind Lord Strathcona's name is far ahead of the next name, that of Sir Gilbert Parker, who takes fourth position, with about half the number of votes cast for Sir Wilfred Laurier. Sir William Van Horne and Hon. Edward Blake run Sir Gilbert Parker closely in the order named. A little below comes Sir Percy Girouard, while close to him are Sir Louis Jette and Hon. W. S. Fielding. The tenth name is that of Lord Mount Stephen.

Beacon

Nov 19, 1903

National Winter Port

Armstrong miffed that Saint John petitioning government for money to expand port instead of letting St. Andrews have the overflow, and that the CPR is threatening to go elsewhere, and that St. Andrews not mentioned in Grand Trunk debates. Proposed resolutions to government drafted here for perusal.

Beacon

Nov 26/1903

Schooner Aldine, Capt. Carson, arrived Sunday from New York, with a cargo of coal for G. D. Grimmer.

Two large sample rooms being constructed in rear of Kennedy's. Desc. Dec. 10/1903

Manager Shea of Calais opera house in town to look over Andraeleo hall.

Beacon

Dec 3/1903

Plasterers at work on Andraeleo Hall.

Schooner Aldine, Capt. Carson, after discharging the cargo of coal for G. D. Grimmer, proceeded to Saint John to load deals for New London and New Haven.

Beacon

Dec 17/1903

Town Fathers appoint a Marshall and Scott Act Inspector

Minister's Island to be Excluded from Town Limits

A communication was read from F. H. Grimmer, attorney Sir William Van Horne, asking that Minister's Island be excluded from the corporate limits of the town. It was resolved, on motion of Alderman Cockburn, seconded by Alderman Rigby, that the request of Sir William be granted. Aldermen Cockburn and Hanson were appointed a committee to formulate a resolution of the subject.

Beacon

Dec 24/1903

A handsome plate glass window has been placed in the new Andraeleo Opera House. The building, under the direction of Mr. Angus Rigby, is rapidly approaching completion

Beacon

Dec 31/1903

Santa Claus In Danger

Santa Claus had a hot time in the Baptist church on Saturday evening last. The children of the Sunday school, with their teachers and parents had gathered together for a little Christmas entertainment. A pleasing programme of song and recitations was carried out. Then Santa Claus (Mr. Theodore Holmes) with fur coat and trailing beard made his appearance, and proceeded to distribute gifts from a Christmas tree. He was assisted by some of the older children. Suddenly one of the candles on the Christmas tree brushed up against the tissue paper ornaments. At once there was a blaze. Santa Claus made a dash for the burning paper and his beard caught fire. Others rushed in and the burning ornaments were quickly pulled down. Little damage was done, but for a moment here was some excitement.

The Andraeleo Club will open their new hall Tuesday, Jan.12, with a grand ball.

The schooner Aldine, Capt. Carson, formerly the brigantine of that name, is in the harbor, having loaded above the falls for Fall River and New Haven with lumber. The Aldine is now owned at St. Andrews—Sun.