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APRIL 12, 1888.

Healih of the City.

Avorner bill for the preservation of the hoslth of the city has been submitted to the Legislature. This bili provides that there shall be neither pig-stye nor slaughter house within the limit, of the city, and that | there shall be no such thing in Charlotte: | To secure the |

the bill

town as a resident pig. cloan yards, streets, and privies, takes the powers of a B yard of Health from | the City Council, and vests it in the Health Officer, the Mayor and the Water Commis- | sioners; repeals the power of leasing the | a terth of years, and pro-

seavenging fo viles that it shall be let yearly and every |

year, by tender or private contract, upon |

such terms and con litions, and uader such restrictions as the Board of Health shall see | fit to establish; and requires that every | privy and yard shall be cleansed in May | anil November in evwh yeur, as well as at} gu ch other times as the reorganized Board ! of Health may determine; sets forth that | the prices charged by the scavenger shall be regulated by the Bard of Health, and

and that all the regulations of the Board

sh all be publi hed. Bill seems to be a |

On the whole, the

is to have | ; | it enforced. |

; styes and

he important point

go xl one.

tainly, it is well that pig be abolished as th. y have long been in Halifax, St. John an | other towas on the Mainland ; and it is Board of Health is to be reduced, and its powers concentrated ant defined.

The Bill is supported by the following petition :— To the Honorable, the President and Members

of the Legislative Counil of Prince Edward

Island :

- The petition of the undersigned rate- payers of the City of Charlottetown respec- fully sheweth:—

slaughter houses are to

weil that the size of th

—~ | this moment he were shorn of his baleful

}enviable plight as Canada.

property is enough to depress it far below

tue only serves to swell his pockets. If at influence does anyone doubt that there would be an instant revival of confidence among investors / Still we deprecate per- sonal abuse on the part of our contempor- aries, and recommend a more judicial tone.’ ee, eee

in the division on Sir Richard's resolu-

tion the pairs were as follows; Government Baird, Coursol, Bryson, Pope, Sir Donald Smith, Dr. Bergin, Sir Charles Tupper. Opposition—Skinner, Choquette, Cook, Mackenzie, Lavergne, Purcell and Flynn. The absentees were : Opposition—Blake, Beausoleil and Yeo. Government-—Mon- erieff. The following Nationalists, who have been Protectivnists in their parlia- mentary career, voted for the resolution—

'Amyot, Godbout, Chouinard and Doyon.

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lhe following Nationalists voted with the Government —Gigault, Dupont, Labrosse and Couture. The division was otherwise

}@ straight party one.

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The Gospel of Despair.

The Ottawa Citizen remarks:—‘** From the opening Speech of Sir Richard Cart- wright to the last delivered on their side of the House on the subject, not a solitary sentence has been spoken indicative of A wail of despair pervaded all their utterances, and their words have been taken advantage of by the United States newspapers to show to their readers that no country in the world is in such an un- ' If an American is anxious to prove to his fellow-country- men that this country is rushing headlong to inevitable ruin; that its people are groan- ing under intolerable financial burdens; that Canadians are dissatisfied with the ex'sting stite of affairs; that the publie men of the Dominion see no hope for the future unless customs barriers between the two countries be removed, all he has to do is to secure copies of the speeches delivered in the House of Commons by our “ preach- ers of despair,” and there he will find sufficient material to demonstrate to his countrymen the accuracy of his contentions. And if the agents of American land and railway companies are desirous of pointing out to intending British or continental emi- grants the suicidal folly of settling ia Can- ada, all they have to do is to have recourse

Lope.

‘That the report of the Health Officer of the said city for the past year discloses an} alarming state of mortauty therein, which, in the belief of the said He.sith Officer and of yonr | petitioners, ‘s due to tae want of p:oper sani- | tary regulations in the sxid city, and particu- lariy to the nu siunces hereinafter mentioned.

‘That the existence of pig-stys and slacgiiter houses in Charlottetuwn is caleulat- ed to promote infection and otherwise seriously to iajure the health of the citizens, and that suc’ nuisances should not, therefore, be per- mitted within the limits of tne said city.

** That more effective means than at present exist are imperstively required te enforce the cleansing of privies or water closets within the city , Be the appvintment of public scaven- gers, whose duties should embrace the removal of all noxious and offensive matter tending to promote disease from the streets aud squares, as well as from the yards of private habitations and from all other premises within the city.

** Tht provision shou! | be made for the ap-

iutment of health inspectors, of whom the ed th officer should be chairman, to enforce sanitary regulations id city.

humbly pray

the observance of all within the limi sof the s

** Your petitioners thas your honorab! body may be plescd to enacta law during the present session of the Lexislature to carry into effet the reforms set fort! in the toregoing petition, and as in duty bound your petition- ers will ever pray;

John T. Jenkins, M. R. C.8., F. P. Tay- lor, F. R. C. S. (Edn.,) John Knox, M. D., Thos. J. Leeming, Richard Johnson, M. D., Thomas Dawson, M. D., Jas. McLeod, M. D., Peter Conroy, M. D., James Warburton, M. D., 3. R. Jenkins, M. D., Fredk. F. Kelly, M. D., +Peter MclIatyre, Bishop of Charlotte- town, D. FitzGerald, D. D., J. B. Sheaton, Wm. Harrison, John M. Macleod,F. Smallwood, (Edward © Whitman, Weston- | Jones, Jas. Cariuthers, James Simpson, Fred E. J. Lioyd, George Aliey, D. OM. Reddin, Charles Palmer, Charles Binns, F. de St. C. Brecken, Edward J. Hodgson, Richard Reddia, M McLeod, Fredk Peters, D C Me.

Jost, Job}

Leol, F. L. Haszard, A. B. Warbarton, 8. Blanchard, Davirl Laird, Ww.

Cotton, John ings, A. Kennedy, W. E. Dawson, J. 3B. Macdonald,

Thos Foley, Isaac Oxenham, D. Montgomery, Thos A LePage, D J McLeod, B Heartz, H. J. Cundall, T. C. James, Percy Pope, W. Leitch, F. Loughran, Lemuel L. Beer, W. A. Weeks, W. H. Aitken, J. D. Seaman, Theo. L. Chappelle, C. Robertson, Horace Haszard, T. J. Harris, Fredk. Perkins, J. D. McLeod, W. W. Wellner, D. M. Fraser, Richard Heartz, F. W. Moore, B. S. Davies, Wm. H. Findley, David small, James Curtis, E. W. Tay'or, G. H. Haszard, F. H. Arnaud, L. E. Prowse, Geo. E. Fuil, 8S. W. MeMurray, H. J. Calbeck, R. B. Norton, F. H. Beer, A. L. Brown, George Carter, Benj. Rogers, J. C. Spr: gue, John MeLeod, George E. Hughes, Wm. Dodd, W. J. Miller, C. D. Rankin, J. D. leid, Robert A. Strony, John Stumbles, L. S. McNutt, Chas. C. iardiner, George E. Rob nson, 8. F. Hodgson, Wm. Heard, John T. Mellish, John Quirk, A. J. Quirk, H. C. Mac lonald, Lemuel Miller, J. M. Dunean, J. W. Young, Alex. Horne, Samuel McRae, James Bryne, Simon W. Crabbe, T. A. Me- Lean.

Decay of Rurai England.

We find the following in the American Megazine for April. It is from the pen of Charles Burr Todd :—

“The cultivation of the soil, we have been ' taug it to believe, is the true foundation of nativasl prosperity. If this theory is correct, | the tact is, to say the least, startling, that the population of the hill-towns of New England is stealily declining, and its farming lands are beco ning unkempt wilderuesses. Vast areas in Connectient and Massachusetts formerly covered with fruitful meadows and grain-fields are row “‘ unprofitably gay” with tenacious | sumac and odorous fern. The once cultivated land is occupied by bush aad brake, and the | wood man oo ae axe where seventy-five years ago were heard the ring o and et rode of the sickle.” ni. 2

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— Referring to Jay Gould, the American | Daner says: ** Jay Gould has made a most. infa) 10us attack upon the editor of a New! — paper. The cause of this is that he

as been hounded by vindictive press | eriticiam, which has become intolerably | peenel of late. Yet there is reason that

is acts should be called into question. So great has become the distcust of this ‘man that the fact that he is connected with any

to the same sources of information; for no- where could they find such an ample sup- ply of material in their efforts to belittle the Domimion.

That the House of Commons will reject Sir Richard Cartwright’s resolution may be taken for granted ; fur a House elected to suppert the National Policy could not pos- sibly vote in favor of a proposal which, if carried out, would necessarily result in un- doiag what that policy has already accom- plished ; and we feel confident that when an appeal is made to the people, their ver- dic: will be hostile to the latest scheme devised by the Liberal party to secure the reius of power.”

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Echo of a Late Tour.

The Hastings Star remarks: The debate at present engaging the attention of our lawmakers at Ottawa on Sir Richard Cart- wrizht’s motion for ‘* Unrestricted Reci- procity,” will recall to our readers the gallant Sir Richard’s pilgrimage through this riding in December last, advocating **Commercial Union” It was during the contest between Dr. Mallory and Edward Cochrane, when the former straddled the Coramercial Union plug and with Goldwin Smith and Sir Richard as groom and trainer, respectively, hoped to ride into Parliament. Flaming posters on which appeared in six- inch letters.

; ** COMMERCIAL UNION, * SIR RICHARD CARTWRIGHT.”

eeoeaoesesceéeGetoeectoeecenvtenes esc one

met the eyeat every turn. Every line fence in the township, and every available space in the village was covered until the two black lines impressed the beholder as a sort of Siamese twins combination. There was no mention of ‘‘ Unrestricted Reci- procity ” then. ee =

Treatment for Exhausted Nerves.

Dr. W. F. Hutchinson reports in The American Magazine for April :—Offourteen cases that I have completely secluded asa method of treatment in nerve exhaustion, not one has done well. I have found better to plan a series of amusements and a course of passive exercise, together with frequent feeding. My business men take two hours daily at the health-lift, where the exercise, together with massage and jolly company, proves strong enough attraction to call them away from their regular occupations every day. They drink atumbler of milk at a dairy or bowl of bouillon ata pharmacy every two hours. In these days of extracts of beef, mutton, chicken, clam, ete., there is no need for anyone who can pay for them to go hungry. Even sight-seeing—that most exhaust- ing of laburs—may be rendered less tatigu- ing by feeding every two hours, if it be with only a tumbler of milk. Plenty of digestible food and two hours stolen from the middle of a busy day, are the best remedies for nervous exhaustion.

io ———— Wild Horses.

Nevada horse raisers and ranchmen on the White Pine ranges are complaining of the wild horses of that region. In the Shellback Mountains are bands of from 150 to 200 of these horses, each under the leadership of powerful stallions, and they makes regular raids on the ranches and run off the horses of the ranchmen. A horse once gone is gone forever, the Nevada men say, for the wild horses are very cunning and wary, and will not let a man get within rifle shot of them. The nuisance became so great that last spring

|tifteen experienced horsemen and hunters

started out with the object of killing off as many of the “boss stallions’ as possible. In a ten days’ hunt they managed to kill one horse. The wild horses of Nevada average abouts 800 pounds in weight, and when caught are about the most ugly beasts alive. But if they can be thoroughly subdued and broken they makes the most serviceable and hardy horses imaginable. oan

SAVE your money, gentlemen. You cin

dress in the correct styles and get the best |

titing clothes, in the city from us for less money than any other house in the trade.

Call and inspect our immense stock of |

clothes. John Macleod & Co, w d 3i

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

“Exhilarating Drinks.”

Srr,—Tue Examiner of the 5th inst., with the ipsissima verba of Judge Peters in the Nicholson-Weatherbie Scott Act case, came to hand, and the judgment has been read with considerable interest by the people in this locality. Quite a number are at a loss to know what yon mean by ipsissima verba, The school-master who gave evidence in the case, thinks it sounds something like Greek or Latin ; but he is undecided which. He is not of that class of village schvolimasters referred to in the following lines :—

** And still they gezed, and still the wonder grew,

That one small head could carry all he

knew.”

He knows just enough to know that. He says he is a better judge of intoxicating liquor than he is of such stuff as ipsissima verba, After considerable pressure from some of his chums, he expressed himself as of the opinion that it was not intoxicating, as it had never iutoxicated him. This opinion having been delivered before din- ner, when, to use the words of the judge, ‘the stomach was empty,” and after dinner, when it wasfull, hisauditors unanimously de- cided that the article must be classed amongst the judge's ‘‘exhilarating drinks.” Weath- erbie expresses great pleasure with the de- cision, and contemplates calling personally to thank the judge. He thinks if he gives Collins’ beer that name it will create a boom in his business, and he would just as soon sell headaches under that name, ,with the sanction of the Court, as under any other, not excepting ,Bass’ ale. He does not in- tend telling the judge that if he drank half a dozen glasses of it, even ona full stomach, he mights have some difficulty in calling for more, if he is obliged to call it by that name in full. Some of his friends suggest- ed that he should cail it ‘* Peters’ Exhilar- ating Drink,” and get it patented, but he thinks the other sounds more classical.

Those about here, who have indulged in the ‘exhilarating ” until they thought they were intoxicated, feel thoroughly disgusted, and are beginning to lose faith in the evi- dence of their senses. They look upon the judgment as having cast a reflection upon their staying powers, and that it as much as said they did not know when they were drunk. There is but little satisfaction in going out for a time, and absorbing— ipsissima verba—until they can see the pump handle reaching out to strike them, or the sidewalk rising up to prevent them falling, if they are to be told from the Bench that they are not intoxicated, but only ** exhilarated.” They maintain that there are some things, about which a man’s opinion respecting himself, should not be interfered with, and that the knowledge of when he is drunk is one of them, and if this be invaded by the Court, it will be im- possible soon to say that there will be any degree of fixedness about anything.

There are others in the place who look upon the decision with far different feelings. To those who heard the evidence given before the Magistrate and before the Supreme Court the judgment is inexpli- cable. Two respectable witnesses swore before the Magistrate that they had bought from Weatherbie intoxicating liquors, and Weatherbie called no evidence to contradict it. The same two witnesses gave the same

testimony before Judge Peters. If the Magistrates were wrong in convicting

Weatherbie on that evidence, why did not Judge Peters reverse their conviction with- out the calling of any evidence by Weather- bie? It must have been cause he believed the two witnesses. Then, did he expect the Magistrates to say they were perjurers, and dismiss the case? It would appear so, because he reverses the decision of the magistrates on the ground that what Weatherbie had sold these witnesses was not intoxicating, although the witnesses swore that it made them drunk. It is quite possible that Judge Peters, without drinking the liquor, may bea better judge of whether or not it was intoxicating, than those who drank it; but he will find some difficulty in getting any sensible person to believe it.

There are those amongst us who think it was quite unnecessary for the judge to have used so much verbiage in showing how little he knew of the subject of which he pro- fessed to treat so learnedly. The Privy Council of England has declared the Scott Act to be constitutional. It is difficult to conceive of its being constitutional, if it be void for uncertainty. But it is quite evi- dent the Law Lords of the Privy Council had not the benefit of the opinion of Mr. Justice Peters, or their decision might have been different. The liquor dealers retained the wrong counsel evidently.

Can it be possible that there were any other reasons, and if any,

what that inflences the decision rendered in this case? The actions of ordinary mortals, are, as a rule, governed by certain motives, in some cases very unworthy ones. Whether or not a seat on the Judicial Bench,has the effect of eliminating from the occupant all that is unworthy of respect in any other in- dividual, it is difficult to say, but there are those—and not a few either—who could re- gard the decision in this case, as a subject requiring more of their pity than of their contempt for the judge who delivered it, if any other counsel represented the defend- ant than his own son. Yours &c., AN ONLOOKER. Montague Bridge, 10th April, 1888.

Unfermented Wine.

Sir, — An interesting article appeared in the Island Guardian, under date of the 7th inst., on unfermented wines, said to be manufactured in the days of our Saviour, inferring these were the wines that were used in those days, and still continue to be used, and from that time to the present have been, and are being used by the Copts, the <lescendents of the early Christians in Egypt in the sacred rites of their church.

However this may be, I shall leave to the learned savants to settle to their satis- faction, and trust they finally may agree in a decision consonant with Biblic as well as profane history.

1 showtd very much like to hear the opinicu of that teresting writer, ‘* Varia,” on this topic. Probably unfermented wine was drunk by the poorer classes, and the elevating tiner, or fermented’wines, such as his been said to be ‘ food for the gods,” by the rich and upper ten of society. I

wine for sacred purposes is causing a very considerable degree of perplexity, as well it may in the minds of/many sincere, godly« professing Christians, especially those hold- ing the faith of the Seott Act.

It appears a degree of inconsistency pre- vails in the latter belief irreeoncilable with taking wine at the altar; for my own part I eannot learn from the New Testament any command to use it, or even if wine was administered at the Last Supper given by our Lord to His disciples—probably it may have been so; we know in some instances that the mandates of the church take the

recedent, and we also know that we must indorse and follow its teachings, like good sheep following their shepherd,

Piease excuse for diverging from what I really intended to say when I took my pen in hand: it was to give your readers the benetit of some little experience I obtained, I think, in the year sixty-eight, in relation to manufacturing unfermented wine, and trust this episode of that wine may not be uninteresting. :

It was in the country, over thirty miles from Charlottetown, I was asked to dine with an old acquaintance—Dr. C ,a rather clever but eccentric Englishman— well-known throughout the Island as the father of teetotalism ! Dinner being pretty well over, the Doctor said: **On this occasion I intend, in honor of you, to indulge a little, and request the pleasure of taking a glass of wine with you,” to which I gladly assented, at the same time remark- ing I was not aware he was a wine drinker. ‘* Neither am I,” he replied, ‘‘and you must understand it is not intoxi- cating, —it is unfermented and of my own manufacture.”” Mrs, C- , a cultivated and pleasing lady, laughingly observed, ‘and precious wine it 18.” The Doctor appeared much displeased, for the lady spoke sarcastically ; but she immediately, by her tact, recovered the good temper of her “lord by adding, ‘t you know, my dear, tastes differ,” whereon the bottle was brought up from the cellar, bearing the appearance of a good round age, (it was said to be four years old) and] observed on my friend pouring into the glass it bore an indescribable color, and its texture was as to milk. Asweraised our glasses, andtowel to each other, Mrs. C— tittered again, the Doctor frowned, then we tasted the wine, the unfermented. In truth I must say it was the most confounded stuff I ever drank. Although | praised it up as being good, it smelled rancid and tasted worse.

My friend who had been in the army over twenty years in his youth, and visited many parts of the world, told interesting anec- dotes of the peoples. Amongst the rest he had been among the Copts, and confirmed the statement respecting their unfermented wine, and said he thought his own quite equal to it.

At another time 1 shall give further particulars respecting the same. Until then adieu.

Yours truly, Par AVANCE.

AUCTION SALE.

XHE Subseriber is instructed to sell by Pablic Auction, on the Premises, on MONDAY, the 30th April next, at 11 o'clock:

That valuable Farm of James Willis’, at Kingston, Lot 31, together with his large stock of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, &c., and all his Farming Implements.

For full particulars, terms, etc., see hand- bills.

GEORGE CLOW, Auctioneer. Lot 31, April 13, °88—wky 3i dy law

NOTICE.

HIS is to notify the inhabitants of NEW GLASGOW and vicinity that I have opened a TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT in Mr. John McInnis’ old stand, where I keep a well-assorted stock of Worsteds, Tweeds, &c., with Trimmings to suit. I guarantee a perfect fit, at prices exceedingly moderate. Try us and be convinced.

BENJAMIN B. STEVENSON. New Glasgow, April 13, ’88--wky 3i pd

Furniture, Carpets, ete.

i WILL SELL BY AUCTION,

AT MY SALESROOM,

friday, 13th instant,

AT 2 O'CLOCK, P. M.,

Parlor, Bedroom, Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture, Carpets, Crockery, ete.

&. M. HARRIS,

Auctioneer,

Farm Stock and Implements,

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I am instructed by Mr. Robert Bridges to sell by Auction, at his Establishment, Hillsborough Street, on MONDAY, 30th inst., at 1 o’clock :—

_ All his Farm Stock and Implements, consist- ing of 1 Horse, 4 years old; 1 do., 3 years oid; 1 Mare, 4 years old (Percheron); 1 Horse, 3 years old (Stockman); 1 Colt, 2 years old; 4 Oxen, 1 Milch Cov, 6 well-bred Heiters, and several Pigs. Implemeats—2 Plows, 1 Gang do., | Moulding do., 1 Scuftier,1 Hay Rake, 2 setts Harrows, 1 Truck Wagon with Pole and Harness, 2 Carts, 1 Express Wagon, ! Double Seated Wagon, 1 Single Wagon, 1 Siugle Neigh, 1 Double Sleigh, 2 Wood Sleighs, 3 setts Carriage Harness, and sundry other

articles. G. M. HARRIS, up6 —tl sle Auctioneer.

AUCTION.

I am ir.structed by Mrs. Mary A. Bevan, to sell

by Auwtion, on the Premises, on WEDNES- DAY, 25thinst., at 12 o’clock, noon, all her inter- est in the Property situated on the Malpeque Road, andheld by her under lease for jke term of 13 years

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Desirable Bus'uess Property in Town FOR SALE.

I am instructed by Mr. Robert Bridges to sell by Auctioa, on the Premises, on MONDAY, 30th inst., at 120’clock,noon, all his valuable Property situated onthe West side of Hillsborough Street, and at present occupied by himself asa Meat Store and Pork Packing Establishment, as well as Residences. The Premises have a frontage on Hillsborough Street of 75 feet 2 inches, and extend back wards 173 feet. : Terms easy, and made known at sale. For further information epply to » M, HARRIS, Auctioneer.

G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1888. ea Hues, Tablets & Reduced Prices for Tw) Months Only,

CAIRNS & McLEAN’S,

Kent Sireet (Phillips’ Old Stand.)

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Having purchased the entire Stock «f MR. JAMES PHILLIPS and of the late E. G. HUNTER, we are over- stocked, and have decided to sell at a

Discount of 10 to 20 Per Cent. for Two Months from date,

Parties wanting anything in this line would do well to call early and have first choice. Over 200 Fine Designs to select from.

CAIRNS & McLEAN.

busiest Place OW P. &. {Sta

20%

MARK WRIGHT & CO’S

FURNITURE = PAGTURY.

If you doubt it, eall and see. You will then UNDERSTAND why itis that we SELL many lines of our own manufacture

VERY MUCH CHEAPER than anyone in the trade.

We are prepared for a rush in Repairing and Re-upholstering this Spring, and will give all our patrons quick despatch and good valve.

April 13, 1888—wky 2m dy Im 2aw

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We invite inspection of our immense stock in Showrooms.

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MARK WRIGHT & CO.

Charlottetown, March 26, 1888.

ANT Sale.

Dress Goods,

Silks,

JAMES PATON & C2.,

Market Squara.

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HOUSE FURNISHINGS, &c, Carpets and Oil Cloths, CURTAINS, IN SILK AND TAPESTRY, Curtain Poles and Fittings Complete,

Embroideries, IWiR SHADES & CPRIAG ROLLERS

Kid Gloves,

Laces, and

Room Paper in Every Quality,

From Four Cents a Roli upward.

GILRAY'S PATENT CURTAIN STRETCHER.

Every Housekeeper should have a Set.

JAMES PATON & CO.,

April 4, 1888—dy & wky BROWN’S BLOCK.

HATS. GLOTHING

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J.B. WACDONALD

—IS SHOWING A FINE STOCK OF—

Mens’ and Boys’ Felt Hats,

Imported late last Fall, selling at Low Prices.

CLOTHING.

250 MENS’ SUITS (Worsted and Tweeds), and a lot of = COATS, PANTS and VESTS, selling at Great Bargains o clear.

liosiery,

&e., &e.

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& TRUNKS

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TRUNKS.

Five Hundred and Fifty Trunks, all sizes, from Fifty Cents to Six Dollars, best assortment in Town. Don’t buy until you see this Stock.

J. B. McDONALD,

Ch’town, April 5, 1888—-dy & wky QUEEN STREET.

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