Local and Other Items, Dancerovs.—A white destroying insect has begun to injure crops in the county of Ottawa and Quebec. a —

Coycert.— The Manager of the Camilla Urso is here negotiating for the appear- f his Company in this city, penn

, « Covat.—The case of Francis Fin- negan and another vs. Francis Bradley and others is still occupying the attention of the court.

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ss = Cemrenance.—The National Division Meet- ing of the Sons of Temperance opened in Tor-

onto, to day. Mr. J. J. Chappell, of the railway is in attendance. --—_—— — I. 0, O. F.—Port la Joie Encampment

meets at Oddfellows Hall, at eight o'clock sharp, this evening. The Golden Rule degree will be conferred. seiceinsilii Masonto—Remember the meeting of the Masonic Hall Co., this (Wednesday) evening, at 8 o'clock, im Masonic Hall, Water Street. A full attendance is requested,

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RatLway Deciston.—The Supreme Court of Minnesota has just decided that a railway company is not entitled to a fare from a pass- enger for whom it fails to provide a seat.

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Savine Parer.—Miss Flora Vaughan, of Harborville, King’s Co. N. B., has written a postal card to her cousin containg 922 words, Che lines were distinctly and plainly written.

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Some ImMIGRANTs.—For the whole year 1887, some 10,000 immigrants landed at Hali- fax. During the first six months of 1888, the number haan at Halifax was nearly 12,000.

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Mr. E. Carmopy wishes to inform his cus- tomers that he has removed to Sydney Street, second door from Newson’s Factory, and that he has been appointed to supply the sick with good oysters.

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MerHoptst Services.—On aecount of the painting and renovating of the basement of the Methodist Brick Church, the services for this evening and Friday evening will be held in the body ot the church.

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Tus Conrerence Betts.—The Quebec leg- islature has been asked to foot the bill for the inter-provincial grit caucus held there last autumn. The bill amounts to sixty dollars per day for each person in attendance.

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To Tae Dear.—A person cured of Deafnes and noises inthe head of 23 years’ standing by a simple remedy will send a description of it FRE® to any person who applies to NicHoL son, 30 St. Jolin Street, Montreal. 4m—ml4

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A Lares Contrisutor.—An exchange re- ports that Mr, William Miller, the Halifax millionaire dry goods merchant, who is a great admirer of the Salvation Army, is said to have contributed some thousand pounds toward the Army work before leaving Eng- land,

italia W. C. T. U.—We understand that it has been arranged to hold the first annual meet- ing of the Dominion W. C. T. U. during Jan- uary, next year, in Toronto,, when it is ex- pected Frances E, Willard and other leading women workers.in the United States will be present. a Tea Partizes.——The Tea Party at Peake’s Station yesterday passed off very successfully. Upwards of one hundred persons, accom- panied by St. Peter's Boys Band, left the city for the Tea Party at St. Peter's this morning. The train wiil arrive on return at 7.15 (local) this evening. tina eatitin

Apvice To MorHers.— Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should always be used when children are cutting teeth. It relieves the little sufferer at once; it produces natural quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain; and the little cherub awakes as “‘bright asa button.” It is very pleasant to taste. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and

s the best known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Twenty-five cents a bottle. Be

sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. [April 1 ‘88

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Potice Court,—Mrs. Charles Nicholson vs. James Mooney, action for assault. The com- plainant swore that she and the defendant had had a dispute about the possession of a puncheon and that during the dispute the de- fendant had struck her and knocked her

down. The defendant, on oath, admitted the altercation abeutthe puncheon, but denied assaulting her in any way. The case was dismissed. —Wm. Corish vs. Susan Smith. This was another action for assault. The evidence showed that during an altercation

between the two about their respective rights

to a stable, some very strong oe was

used, and the defendant struck the plaintiff

in the forehead with a shovel, inflicting

serious injuries. A fine of $2 was imposed. ——_+»—_—

Dyinc or A Sprper’s Bitz.—Mr. Russell, the engineer of the pile driver at work on the track of the “‘O K ” line at Millan, has met with a singular misfortune. A few days ago, while at work, he drank water out of a dipper and felt a sting on the end of his tongue. Looking into the dipper he noticed a spider in it. At first he took no notice of the bite; but his tongue commenced to swell and soon became so large that it filled his mouth. A doctor was summoned and he did all in his power to relieve the suffering of Mr. Russell, out all his efforts were ineffectual, and on Wednesday Russell's condition was so critical that his wife and child who live in this city, were sent for.—Quincy (Jil.) Whig.

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From Bostoy.—The steamer Worcester, Captain Nickerson, arrived last night with the usual general cargo and the following passeng- ers: Mr Peck,Mr Joseph Lannon,Mr Lutz, Mrs Lutz, Mrs Macdonald, Mrs Winslow, Misses Tierney (2), Miss Mary McPherson, Miss Florence White, Mrs Whitehead, Mra Clarke, Miss Clarke, Miss Lamont, Miss Josie Smith, Miss G Garner, Miss Christy Macdonald, Miss Annie Seller, Miss Mary Howe, Miss Jessie McLauren, Miss Annie McKay, Miss Dogherty, Mrs Mess, Miss Sarah Stuart, Miss E J Morrison, Miss Jeesie Bush, Miss ‘ Burhoe, Miss Buchanan, Mrs Rodd, Miss Rodd, Master Rodd, Mrs Morrison, Mrs Mearns, Misa Mearns, Miss Bella Campbell, Mr MeGniness, Mr Geddings, Mr Hopkins, Miss Katie McPherson, Miss Bella McLeod, Miss Maggie McLeod, Mrs Ployer, Mrs Me- Eachern, Miss Mary McKachern, Miss Annie McEachern, Miss Buchanan, Miss McKenzie, Miss Ellen Moran, Miss Mary Moran, Mr E J Campbell, Mr Laurence Doyle, Mr MeLaren,

t Frank Callaghan, Miss Minnie Dugno, Miss Emma Dugno, Master James Dugno, Miss Maggie Buchanan, Mrs Boothby, Miss Magyie McClure, Master Willie McClure,

Miss Bessie Mellen, Miss Scully, Mr J h a fa Seunlly, Mr Joseph,

J Geddings, Mr A Vialey, , revoke one of the apres

A tiilvrey, Mr

Finlay McPhee, Mr Wm_ Duffy, Mrs

and Mivs Mary Morrison,

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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS, Sprreowat Desrvarcours to Tax Exawiner.

Ottawa News. Orrawn, July 10.

Lieut.-Governor M¢Lelan was sworn in to-day, and will leave for Halifax immo- diately.

John Lowe, who for several years has

been Secretary to the Department of Agri- culture, has been appointed Deputy Minis- ter of that Department, vice Dr. Tache superannuated. _ The Governor-General’s Foot Guards are in trouble, and five of the captains have resigned owing to a disagreement with Col. McPherson,

There is trouble in St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church congregation over the alleged introduction of ritualism by the Rector. Several of the congregation have left the church in consequence. Feeling runs high among the Low Churchmen, and the Rector, Rev. Mr. Hanington, has lost favor with a large number of his hearers.

Montreal and Quebec Items.

Monrtreat, July 10.

Fire occurred this morning in the block owned by F. Tray, corner of Santoine and Windsor streets. The total loss is about $30,000. Four herses were burned to death.

The following nominations were made to-day in Nicolet County, for the House of Commons: Archambault and _ Boisvert, both Conservatives; for the Local House, Tourigny, Conservative, and Turcotte, Na- tionalist.

At a meeting of the Council] of the Board ot Trade this afternoon, it was decided to petition the Lieut.-Governor in Council in opposition to the commercial tax, and also to request the Minister of Customs to in- vestigate the conduct of Messrs. O’Hara and Brosseau, Customs officers, whose con- duct was so severely commented upon by Chief Justice Ritchie in the Ayr case.

Newfoundland News.

Harirax, July 10.

A St. John’s, Nfld., despatch says the shore fishery is generally poor, and very bad on the north-eastern boast.

The crops are backward ,in consequence of bad weather early, but are now improv- ing.

Two French bankers charged with pur- loining bait inside the limit were towed into Plancentia yesterday by a cruiser.

British lobster packers have been warned off the so-called French shore, and French- men established in their place.

It is reported that the French Govern- ment will give a bounty to their lobster

packers.

On Their Way.

Moncton, July 10.

Two train loads of 11 cars each of pil- grims, en route to St. Anne de Beaupre, left this station this afternoon. A large number from P. E. Island and Nova Scotia arrived here yesterday and joined the party. The cars are fitted up for in- valids, of whom a large number were aboard. They will start on the return trip from Levis on Thursday afternoon, arriving in Moncton on the following day.

The Lobster Fisheries.

Moncton, July 10.

The lobster fishing season at Restigouche which closes on the 15th inst., will, not- withstanding the shortness of the season, be a most successful one to the packers of that county. Although the season has been shortened by over a raonth, the total catch wil] equal that of last year.

One of the packing establishments which had three boats engaged all last season has made as large a catch this season with two boats.

Away West!

Toronto, July 10. Two Mennonite gentlemen from Russia have chosena township west of Souris Rivc:. Manitoba, for a party of fellow countrymen who will arrive next spring.

News From Wimbledon.

Toronto, July 10.

A special cablegram to the Mail says the Canadian team entered into the competi- tions to-day at Wimbledon and .seven won prizes in the Alexandria contest.

To Suppress Meetings.

"Loxpos, July 10. The Government has instructed Sir Chas, Warren, Chief Commissioner of Police, henceforth to suppress Saturday meetings in Trafalgar Square.

Weather Bulletin.

Toronto, July 11—10 a. m. Moderate to fresh winds; continued fine and warm.

{What Does He Mean ?

Sir,—Among other motions and sugges- tions made at the City Council meeting on the 9th inst., by certain members of the Board, whose actions speak Jouder than words, the following rich gem from Coun- cillor McRae is deserving of notice. Councillor McRae said, ** That no action had been taken on the pig by-law re- cently, passed. He thought that if no action were to be taken, it would be as well to have the by-law revoked. What ! revoke a by-law passed at the urgent re- quest of many, if not 6 majority of the elec- tors of Ward 4, and let the pigs back into the city after having them partially removed, at all events with fair prospects of carrying out the wishes of all who appreciate wholesome sanitary Té- gulations by enforcing instead of ‘ — ing” a by-law, having for its object the cleansing of the city by the removal of pig slaughter houses, etc., as petition

my leadin ring, by nearly all our ng oe y ory Councillor McRae, in

i ition to the expressed wishes of pre a pa him a seat at the ona Board, now thinks it would be as well to ‘ best by-laws ever put on the City Council. What

the records of Wax 4.

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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

OSBORNE HOUSE. July 10—W F Tidmarsh, St Peter's Island;

Sinclair, S'Side; Rev A Mcl Sinclair, Bel- |

fast; A H Holland, Truro; Rev J A Morrison,

Danville, Que; Miss C McRea, Providence, R

I; W AC McPhail, Annie R Manning, Boston. Jas Nicholl, Murray Harbor; J R Moore, Pownal, 11—J B McPherson, Chas Jones, St John; Murdock McLean, North Wiltshire; Geo Forbes, Vernon River Bridge.

HOTEL DAVIES.

July 10—A M Rogers, Montreal; P J Quinn, St John; F S Paille, do; F Lucre, Manager Camilla Urso Concert Co, New York; Geo E Goff, Geo'town; J A Elliott, Pugwash; G Macdonald, Campobello, N B. July 11—A J Painchaud, Quebec; E E Ross, do; T L Chappelle, city.

SHIP NEWS. |

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PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED.

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July 10—Albion, Wry, Orwell, potatoes. July 11—Sunrise, Lord, Pugwash, 268 cases lobsters; Mary Florence, Chapman, South aa Sydney; Lettie May, Hubley, Pictou, lL.

CLEARED, July 10—Mary Covell, Chapman, Buctouche, oats; Albion, Wry, Buctouche, potatoes.

July 11—Xaterprise, Ball, tr mdse.

ing voyage,

Leeal Notices. FrATMERBONE Corsets for sale at J. B. Mac- donald’s. Orenineé daily new boots at J. B. Macdon- ald’s Boot Store.

A fine assortment of Willow Baskets just opened at Beer & Golf's. jy9 3i

More new clothing just opened at J. B. Macdonald's.

R,. K. Brace has a soda water fountain to dispose of at half price. Justthe thing for this hot weather.

CAILDREN’s clothing, the best assortment and lowest prices at J. B. Macdonald's.

English Market and Fish Baskets, just re- ceived at Beer & Goff's. jy9 3i

Men’s shoes for 75 centsa pair at J. B. Macdonald's Boot Store.

The locust plague in Algeria is becoming worse. Sixty thousand laborers and two thousand soldiers are powerless. The whole country is devastated, and it is feared famine and pestilence will result.

In the United States the decrease in National bank note circulation for five years, ending June 30th, 1888, has exceed- ed $175,000,000. The decrease during the fiscal year just closed,although nearly $30,- 000,000, was smaller than for either of the

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BROWNS BLOCK.

antee SATISFACTION to every purchaser, Mantle Making, Dress Making and Millinery done on

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Household Furniture.

I am instructed by RICHABD SLOGGETT, , to sell

BY AUCTIGCAa

AT HIS RESIDENCE,

UPPER PRINCE STREET,

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Wednesday, July 18,

AT 11 O'CLOCK, 4a. M.:

ALL HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, com prising Drawing Room, Dining Room an

Bedroom Suites, 1 lish Piano, Tables, Whatnots, Centre Tables, Cheffioneers, penckom, Brussels Car d Rods, Oi

ts, Stair Carpets an ( Cloth, Rugs, Fire Irons, Cornices, Curtains, Pic- tures, etc., etc.

ALsSo—1 Base Burner, Cook Stove and Kitchen

Utensils, ete. . G. M. HARRI joz3 Auctfoner,

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COMPETITORS VERY UNEASY W HY ? ecause the Big Rush for Clothing is at L. E. PROWSE’S,

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NO WONDER ~ His Prices astonish the natives. ustomer more than pleased.

Competitors may say what is not true about Bankrupt Clothing, Big Boom in Clothing, &., &., but L. E. PROWSE oes the business all the same.

BECAUSE his Prices are too low for competition. The whole country are invited to see his wonderful Stock o

BANKRUPT CLOTHING. L. E. PROWSE,

Sign of the Great Big Hat, Queen Street. :

WALK RIGHT IN,

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

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N NEWSON'S FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, | AND CET BARGAINS. |

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Largest, Oldest and Best Place in the City.

NEVER IN A DILEMMA!

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June 25, 1888.

TOLENALE (OARS, W ; 10,000 Ay ANA, cIaAns ah Raleens S.

Fiscel & Co. 5009 DOMESTIC CIGARS—Savage & McCanna N. B.—We have made a study of the Cigar Trade for the past five years, and will not be undersold by any house in the trade. D. O'M, REDDIN, Jr.,

Cameron Block.

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Glen Stewart Market Garden. STRAWBERRIES.

To the Citizens of Charlottetown:

AS I have too many Strawberries to dispose of on market days, I will otfer some for sale every evening—market days excepted—in front of Market House, sale commencing on WED- NESDAY Evening, July llth, at 4.30 o'clock, and to continue during the season.

JAMES BURKE,

Southport.

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Can supply you all, and give you the best value. Sales daily increasing. No slop work. Furniture as represented. He does not advertise much, but gives his customers the benefit

of this saving. Don’t forget the place -OPPOSITE POST OFFICE.

JOHN NEWSON. Charlottetown, July 7, 1888.

Charlottetown Board of Trade.

THE GENERAL QUARTERLY MEETING of this Corporation will be held atthe Board Room, Queen Sireet, this City, onthe evening of WEDNESDAY, the Eleventh of Juiy next, at

8 o'clock. J. MACEACHERN, jy7--7, 9, 10, 11. Secretary.

O'NEILL'S EXPRESS |

LEAVES Charlottetown for Belfast EVERY MORNING (Sunday excepted), at 7 o’clock, calling at the Post Offices on the route. On ar- riving at Vernon River, Horses are changed for | Belfast, where they are due at 11.45 a. m.

Leave Belfast for Charlottetown at 12.45 p.m, arriving at 5.30 p. m.

Orders left at Norton & Fennell’s, or at the

PERKINS & STERNS.

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Osborne House, will be punctually attended io. 8 5

iv Seasonable Dry Goods at the Lowest Prices, P. E. Island Steam Navigation e-

Company. | ; — (PHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders Muslins, | Print Cottons,| Dress Goods, | Flannelettes, 6 Utica, corner Great George and Lower Water CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP, Cottons, Streets, on THURSDAY, the 19th July, at Seven | o'clock in the Evening, for the election of Direc- CHEAP. tors and other OTT tie ¥.W. Hecretary. | Ginghams, Parasols, | Umbrellas, | Silk Gloves, | Millinery, Ch’town, July 5, 1888. CHEAP, CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A_ Girl for general housework. Apply to Mrs. F. McCarron, Richmond Street.

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Table Linen, | Cloths, Tweeds,

CHEAP. CHEAP.

Oil Cloths,

CHEAP.

WANTED.—A good general Servant—no wash- ing. Apply at this office or 207 Pownal

Street. 3i—jy9

Any person leaving information regarding the

Bed Ticking, Carpets, Rugs, CHEAP. | CHEAP, |

ANTED.—A competent Man as Foreman in wood-finishing or bench department of a Furniture Factory. Address “ Furniture,” care of KXAMINER office, stating experience and wages expected. tf—jy9

WANTED.—A Cook. Apply to Mrs. H. JaMEs PaLMER, Kent Street, opposite Normal School. tf—jy9

T° LET.—A Tenement—five rooms—on Kent |’ Street, next to Tanton’s corner. Enquire of

WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A Nurse. Ap- ply to Mrs. L. H. Davizs. tf—jy7

PERKINS & STERNS.

Charlottetown, July 7, 1888.

DRESS GOODS, NEW SHADES,

AT JAMES PATON & Ci’S.,

TTELEGRAPHY —For sale, a complete set of vie h Instruments, cheap. J —

FoR SALE.—A first-class Centre Board Plea- sure Yacht, built last season. Will be sold cheap for cash.—JOHN WALKER, Steam Naviga- tion Co.’s Wharf. pd 3i—jy7

—AND— LO8T.—On Friday, July 6th, in this city, two Gold Seals—one a ring with a letter “M’ engraved on it, and the other a common seal. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same with

geese NEW TRIMMINGS TO MATCH

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FOR SALE.—On Grafton Street, near the AT JAMES PATON & CO’S.,

Athenw@um, a Cottage containing seven rooms, with good cellar. Apply to THomas R. BROOKS. 1m law (sat) & wky—jy6 actif TET sie

BeoARD WANTED AT ONCE.—A single Gen- tleman wants table only for two months. Situation must be central and place nice. Address at once, Box No. 684. jy5

pes WANTED.—Any person having a Water Spaniel to dispose of can hear of a ee sy

TLOWHBST PRICES, AT JAMES PATON & CO’S. |

DRESS GOODS! DRESS GOODS!

Don’t Buy before looking at James Paton & Co's

on application at this office.

FoR SALE.—Two carloads Mackerel Barrels Apply at this office. tt—jy4

WANTED TO RENT.—A House containing seven or eightrooms. Apply at this office. jyitt |.

ro LET.—A House, containing eight Rooms and aShop, torent for one or more years.

The House is situated on Great George Street, opposite the Dominion House. Apply to JAMES isin a Leese CFOOD WANTED cla Brass Composition, Son ee ce b +s ; at M NON & MoLear 8 ; ti-juld Ch’town, June 14, 1888—dy & wky