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Local and Other Items.

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Cricket at Victoria Park to-morrow afternoon.

Potice Court.—One drunk was fined $2 or 8 days.

WANTED.—Old fashioned Tall Clock. Ad- dress, P, O. Box 463. aug. 28, 3i.

HE BALANCE of Plants and Bulbs must be cleared out to-morrow, at 11 o’clock. Rare chance for bargains.—C, I. Morrison.

Tue sALE of Plants and Bulbs will be con- tinued to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, a. m., at 106 Queen Street.

Musicat.—Miss Alice Wilson will com- mence the Fall term of music lessons on September 8th: 2i

‘* BooK-KEEPING is an art which must con- tribute to the advantage of all who desire to be rich and all who desire to be wise.”—Dr, Johuson.

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A CoMPLIMENT.—As a mark of courtesy to the Press Association, the Citizens Band will

lay in the Public Gardens this evening, be- tween 8 and 9.

FrremMEN DiscHARGED.—Four firemen were discharged from the steamer Worcester yes- terday for drunkeness. Their places were filled by three wharf hands taken from ttown.

TENNIS.—Players in the Tennis Tournament to-morrow afternoon, are requested to be on the grounds not later than 3.15 o’clock, when the drawing will take place. Play will begin at 3.30 sharp. :

Tue ARTILLERY TEAM.—The names of Gunners McAree, Heartz and Woods were omitted from the list of the shifting ordinance team as given in yesterday’s issue of THE Ex- AMINER. One man also goes from George- town.

Omission—In our account of the conse- cration ceremonies at St. Dunstan’s yester- day, the name of the Rev. T. E. Lynch was by mistake omitted from the list of clergy present. Father Lynch represent- ed the Lord Bishop of Harbor Grace.

Rirte Matcou.—The annual prize meeting of No. 2 Battery will be held on Monday next, commencing at one oclock. Last year’s Government regulations to be observed. The last match of this year’s series will be fired on the morning of the same day, at 8 o’clock.

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Sprort.—Some incredible shooting stories, regarding the havoc some of our sportsmen have caused amongst the plover, are being told about town. They are really so very wonderful that we must be pardoned for shrugging our shoulders and fearing to pub- lish.

Tur StorM.—The storm on last Wednesday night caused a great loss of fruit in many of the orchards throughout the country. Plums, damsons, etc., which in any case would have been but a small erop were nearly all blown off the trees and destroyed.

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Tur Last Rrre.—The funeral of the un- fortunate man, Guilfoyle left the residence of P, Blake, Esq., at nine o’clock this morn- ing, and proceeded to St. Dunstan’s Cathedral, where 2 Requiem Mass was celeb- rated. A large number of people followed the body to the grave.

A Yoururut TRAVELER.—The eleven year

old daughter of J. W. Waug, of Waltham,

Mass., helped herself to $10 from her father’s purse, and started for Tatamagouche to visit her grandmother. She reached St. John, where the police detained her, at the father’s request, and sent her back to Waltham.

W. C. T. U.—During the following week Mrs. Jean Trenholm, an official member of the Maritime Women’s Christian Tem- perance Union will address meetings at

' Mount Stewart, Montague Bridge and Mur-

ray Harbor. We bespeak for this gifted lady a good attendance.

Damacz to TrEES.—People who make a practice of tethering their cattle to the trees on our public squares should be severely dealt with, A day or two ago -we noticed some calves tied in this manner on Rochford Sqnare, feeding on the grass ronnd about, while an old cow very contentedly munched the young branches of the trees overhead.

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Book-KEEPING.—Principal Miller, of the Charlottetown Business College, will give a medal to the second-class student having the best set of books at the end of the ensuiig term. “The prize is given with the worthy object of encouraging good penmanship, and will no doubt be earnest- ly striven for.

For Boston.—The steamer Worcester, Capt. Brown, sailed for Boston last night. She had a full cargo of general merchandize and the following passengers: Mrs Margaret Doherty, John Doul, J F Dou], Mrs Doual, J

: W Colson, Miss McLeod. Miss Hayden, Chas

J Wright, Mrs Henderson, J Henderson, M

Henderson, Miss Connor, W Stephen, C

ome Mrs Gardiner, Mrs and Miss Stum- eg,

Orrawa TeAmM.—The Ottawa team left this Morning under the command of Capt. D. Stewart, of the 82nd Batt. The team com-

rise the following members: Capt. D, Stewart, apt. Weeks, Capt. Hooper, Capt Henderson, R. L.; Surgeon Gillis, Dr. Peter McLaren, Lieut. Ewen Stewart, Sergt. D. A. Stewart, Sergt. B. C. Prowse, Corpl. Otta Baird, Corpl. Henry Hooper, Sapper Harry Ander- son, Sapper Thomas Wakling. Sergt. J. M. Davison and Staff-Sergst. M. Allan and R. V. Longworth will join the team from Toronto where they are at present attending the On- tario Rifle Association meeting. See acts

Maritme Press Assooratioy.—The Asso- Giation visited Summerside yesterday, : and were entertained by the press of that thriving town. The rain prevented the proposed ex- cursions by water and land, but the luncheon, etc., were very enjoyable. Mr. Hawke, of the Moncton Transcript, joined the party at Sum- Merside. At the meeting held immediately after their arrival, the following officers were elected aes

President—Mr. Payne, St. John Sun.

Vice-Presidents—W. L. Cotton, Charlotte- town Examiner; W. A. Brennan, Summer- side Journal; Mr. Anslow, Windsor Journa ];

Ir, MeOready, St. John Telegraph ; Rev. Mr.

~ Uestis, Halifax Wesleyan; Mr. Drummond, tellarton Trades Journal.

Secretiry—Mr. Burgoyne, Halifax Herald.

Treasurer —A, C, M. Fraser, Halifax Critic

ecutive Committee—J. H. Bell, M. P. P., ummerside Pioneer; Rev. Mr. Lathern, alifax Wesleyan; Mr. Black, Amherst

Gazette; J. J, Anslow, Newcastle Advocate; “Sie Hawke, Moncton Transcript; P. R. wers, Newfoundland Colonist.

Auditors—H. W. Barnes, C. H. Cahan, Mr.

Blackadar, Halifax.

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THE DAILY EXAMINER,

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Spzoran: Despatonxes To THe EXAMINER.

To Explore Alaska.

WasHINGTON, Aug. 28.

A measure will soon be submitted Con- gress proposing an extensive military ex- loration of Alaska. General Gulchion, chairman of the house military committee, has been giving his attention to the matter for some time, and the details are pretty well along. It is proposed to take a force of 50 to 100 enlisted men, besides scientiffc men, guides, etc., with Capt. H. H. Ray, of the 88th Infantry, and Lieut. Kennan at the head. The expedition will remain in Alaska three years.°

Shooting Accident. : Queszc, Aug. 29. A shocking accident occurred at Tring,

Beauce Connty, resulting in the killing of a fifteen year old lad named Fortin by an uncle named Colombi. The latter was going to an adjoining parish for hay, taking a loaded rifle with him in the event of meeting bears, He called for his nephew to accompany him, and while arranging the rifle in the cart, the charge went off, lodg- ing inthe lad’s h@id and killing him in- stantly.

Fire at Amherst.. Amuerst, N. S., Aug. 29.

A fire broke out in A. Robb & Son’s foundry and machine shop last night at 11 o'clock, and they, with the office and ware- house and all their contents, were com- pletely destroyed, nothing but the boiler works being left standing. Several dwell- ing houses in the vicinity were also burned. At 2 o’clock the fire was under control. The loss is estimated at $75,000; insurance about $10,000.

A Total Wreck.

Sr. Joun, Aug, 28.

Latest advices received here are to the effect that that the steamer Ulunda will be a total wreck. At high tide during Wed- nesday’s gale she floated aft and swung to and fro with the tide, and sank deeper into the water. Her engines are filling and the passengers and crew had to abandon her on Wednesday. Surveyors are now at work on her,

Montreal News.

Monrreat, Aug. 28. General Fitzhugh Lee, who was com- mander-in-chief of the Southern cavalry in the American war, will arrive here shortly as the guest of President Van Horne, of the C. P. R., and D. McGibbon, advocate. The Orangemen of this city now declare their intentien of walking here next 12th of July.

Jamaica Exhibition.

Sr. Joun, N. B., Aug. 28. Adam Brown, M. P., the Canadian Com- missioner to the Jamaica Exhibition, ad- drussed the Board of Trade this afternoon. He was promised a good exhibit from this city.

Cc. M. B. A. Convention.

Montreal, Aug. 28,

The seventh annual convention of the Grand Council of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Aseociation will be held here, com- mencing on Thursday next.

The Conger Bill.

Wasuineton, Aug. 28. The Conger Land Bill passed the House to-day. Weather Bulletin.

Toronto, August 26.—10 a. m.

West to north-west winds, fair weather, not much change in temperature.

The Queen Pays all Expenses.

The Queen’s last ‘Free Trip to Europe” having excited such universal interest, the publishers of that popular magazine offer another and $200.C0 extra for expenses, to the person sending them the largest list of English words constructed from letters contained in the three -words ‘‘British North America,” Additional prizes, consisting of Silver Tea Sets, China Dinner Sets, Gold Watches, French Music Boxes, Portier Curtains, Silk Dresses, Mantel Clocks, and many other useful and valuable articles will also be awarded in order of merit. A special prize of a Seal Skin Jacket to the lady, and a handsome Shetland Pony to the girl or boy (delivered free in Canada or United States), sending the largest lists. Everyone sending a list of not less than twenty words will receive a present. Send four 3c. stamps for complete rules, illustrated catalogue of prizes, and sample number of the Queen.

Address, The Canadian Queen, Toronto, Canada.

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Local Notices.

New Island oatmeal just received at Beer & Goff’s. Aug 27 3i

English crystallized fruits for sale at Beer & Goff’s. Aug 27 3i

English malt pickling vinegar and_pickl- ing spices at Beer & Goff’s. Aug 37 3i

HOTEL ARRIVALS. HOTEL DAVIES.

Aug 29—Miss Tena Sullivan, city; J P Mc- Lennan, Truro; W G Warren, London, Eng; J A Morrison, Halifax; Miss G Barrett, Bos- ton; R McKinley, St Catherines.

OSBORNE HOUSE. Aug 29—T Lowther, Amherst; Amos Mil-

ler, D R Holmes, Parrsboro; W C Day, Grand Central Hotel, Parrsboro.

PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN.

ENTERED. ig 27--Sch Foam, Moran, Pictou: Sea Ay ed, Hyde, Murray Harbor; Emma B,

Wickers, Halifax. 28—Merry May, McKay, Lowrie, Pictou.

Rustico; Rustic,

CLEARED.

Aug 27—Sch Foam, Moran, Pictou; Cora, axchand: do; William Taylor, Hume, Georgetown; Sea Bird, Hyde, Murray Har- bor.

28—Str Worcester, Nickerson, Boston.

29—Sch Rising Dawn, Praught, Pictou.

MUSICAL.

NHE REV. FRED E. J. LLOYD, Con.

_ ductor of the Charlottetown Philhar-

monic Society, etc., etc., will take a few

MUSIC PUPILS, whom ie will visit at their own homes.

He will undertake to give instruction in Harmony, Counterpoint (Thorough Bass) and Composition, as well asin Vocal and Instru- mental (Piano or Organ) Music.

Mr. Lloyd proposes to begin his instruction about the Second Week in September.

Pupils for Harmony and Composition will only be received in class (of not Iss than

six, or at the least four members,) for the present.

Mr. Lloyd is open to an engagement as Choirmaster to any of the City. Choirs. Term, ete., on application.

aug26—dy 6i then eod tf DYSPEPTIGURE itzwstioy ‘ana

Bile Digestion and cures Indigestion, but positively does cure the most serious and long stand- Ing cases of Chronic Dyspepsia,

DYSPEPTICURE BY MAIL. ‘(Large size only),

Dyspepticure will be sent by mail to those who cannot yet procure It in their own vicinity. Many letters have been received from ‘distant parts of Canada and United States enquiring how Dyspepticure can be obtained; many letters have come from nearer places that either have no handy store or where the remedy is not yet well known. ‘To meet these demands, and at the same

hristy’s Celebrated Hats

JUST OP NED AT

SB BROTHERS’,

And Piles of Other New Goods.

time make Dyspe yticure quickly known in places where, under ordinary circumstances, it might ' not reach for some considerable time, the large | ($1.00) size will be sent by mail without any extra expense to the user. The Post Office is every- where, so non; who wish the remedy need be without it. Upon receipt of $1.00 by Registered Letter or Post Office Order, a large bottle of Dyspepticure (special mailing style) will be for-! warded, postage prepaid, to any address. : CHARLES K. SHORT, | St. John, N,B. |

Every Druggist and General Dealer in Canada should sell Dyspepticure, as it is strongly de-! manded from «ll directions, Wherever intro- | duced it soon becomes astandard remedy, The! following Wholesale Houses handle: Dyspepti- cure: T. 8. Barker & Sons, and S. McDiarmid, St. John ; Brown & Webb, and Simson Bros. & Co., Balifax ; Kerry, Watson & Co., Montreal,

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Tenders for Debentures.

SEALED TENDERS, marked ‘Tender for Debentures,” will be received by the Board of School Trustees pf Charlottetown, through the undersigned, up to 12 o’clock, noon, 22ND SEP- TEMBER, PROX., for School Debentures of $500 each, amounting to Twenty-Three Thousand Dollars, issued by the Board for a period of twenty years, and bearing interest at four per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly, under the provisions of the Public Schools Act, 1877, and an Act amending the same, passed in 1890. The payment of the Interest on these Debentures is eee ed by the Provincial Government. Ten- ers will be received for the whole or part of said Debentures. 5

ISAAC OXENHAM, Secretary of School Board.

Ch’town, Aug. 26, 1890—tl 22nd

MR. HARLE’S CLASSES

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Voice Culture, Singing, Piano & Organ ——WILL COMMENCE——

ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 4th. aug27

SHERWOOD FARM FOR SALE,

Bere situated on the Royalty Road, fronting on the Malpeque Road and running back to Sherwood Cemetery. The farm, containing about 50 acres, is in a high state of cultivation. Commodious and comfortable buildings, with a first-class Orchard, make this a very desirable paoperty.

For particulars apply on the premises to

SARAH STEWART, Administratrix.

June 20, wky 2m

WANTS, LOST, FOUND &e

ANTED.—A Maid Servant fer general house- work.—Mrs. C. V. McGre@or, Prince St. aug29—3i pd

0 LET.—A Cottage of six rooms on Kuston Street, near Pleasant Street. Apply to NicHoLas Murruy, Richmond Street West. aug29—3i (fri sat tu) pd

OSsT.—Between the railway station and the

Lyceum, last evening, a Benevolent Irish

Society regalia. The finder will please leave the same at THE EXAMINER Office. aug2s

(0 LET.—A House on Hillsborough Street, containing 9 rooms, at present occupied by

Mr. George Carter. Possession can be given 15th September. Apply to Judge Alley, or at the store of George Carter & Co. eod tf—aug28

OST.—A bunch of keys. somewhere between L the Methodist Brick Church and Post Office, Finder will be rewarded by leaving them at this office. 3i—aug2s

ANTED.—To go to Moncton, a good Cook for a very small family. Passage paid. High wages given. References required. Apply at, M. Poour’s, 50 Hillsborovgh Stipe — au

tween 3rd and 5th September.

WANTED.—A Boy’ about fifteen to attend a horse and make himself generally useful. Apply at this office. tf—aug23 WANTED,—A Girl for general housework in a small family. Good wages paid. Apply at this office. eod tf—aug2s

ORSES AND BUGGIES TO HIRE by the H day or week very reasonable. Apply to G.G. Jury, north side of Queen Square. opposite Post Office, im 2aw pd—augli

NTED.—A good smart boy about 15 years of Wann to aie in store. Must beable to write fairly. Apply! at {G. H. Toomss’ office, Lower Qneen Street. 3i—aug27

po LET.—The Dwelling House on Great George Street, adjoining the subscriber’s residence. Immediate possession given.—Mrs. BLATCH, aug27—tf

D AGENT WANTED in every City.

{i e and Village in Prince Edward Island

to sell the Electrosine Ink Erasing Peacil, New, useful, sells on sight, bg profits, salary or com- mission, territory free. Send stamp.—D, 7 Price, General Agent for Dominion, Box 384, St. Thomas, Ont. dyms wylJi pd—augls

Ho vse AND SHOP TO LET, on the cornerof Dorchester and Weymouth Streets, Honse contains 10 rooms in good repair, and is suitable for a boarding house. Apply to Park. Trainor, Weymouth Street. 3i pd—aug27

IRST-CLASS SHOEMAKER WANTED.— Good wages and steady work.—Gorr Bros. aug?7 :

OR SALE.—A_ first-class Birch Bark Canoe, made in Fredericton, N. B. Apply to A, A. BARTLETT. 4i pd—aug25

LET.—A House in good repair, containing :

GF ive rooms, water in connection, situated on King Street. Apply at this office. aug22

Charlottetown, August 29, 1890,

Popular Prices for Standard Dry Goods:

Up to the Ist of August this season’s trade with'us has been exceedingly good—much ahead of last year. We attribute it to the fact that we have been giving excellent value in all kinds of Staple and Wancy Dry Goods, Those who have not traded with us in the past should do so now, and they will find we have the cheapest goods to be had. During August we will give some Rare Bargains in Summer Dress Goods, Millinery, Parasols, Hosiery, Gloves, Muslins, etc, We have a job lot of Homespuns, suitable for Boys’ wear (or even Men’s), which we will clear at a low price. |

NOW OPENING—A large stock of Grey and White Cot- tons, Cotton Warps, Bed Ticks, Fleecy Cottons, Ducks, Drills, Blankets, etc, Having bought at the lowest point, we can sell them very cheap.

Try PERKINS & STERNS.

Charlottetown, August 1, 1890.

First Show of New Goods FOR THE SEASON.

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i ADIES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED to inspect our new range of DRESS MATERIAL 4 which have just come to hand. A choice selection of the leading Novelties in COS- TUME TWEEDS, SERGES, CASHMERES, MERINOES, &c, in the newest Shades and

Fabrics, at most moderate prices. : Ask to see our special line of SILK WARP HENRIETTAS, the best value in the

city. Trimmings, Braids, Ribbon Velvets, Buttons, Xe.

MELLINERY DEPARTMENT.

This important branch is under the management of a First-class Milliner with large xperience. Ladies may rely upon their orders being executed in first-class style.

FAMILY MOURNING.

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A Large Stock of Newest Dress Fabrics

and Mourning Requisites now opening direct

from London.

JAMES PATON & CO.

Charlottetown, August 22, 1890.—eod & wky =