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(Or Waeartey & Soxs, Cnarorrerows, | - P. E. Istanp)
Commission Merchant,
Ch’town, April 9.
SHIP AND HOUSE 269 BARRINCTON STREET, 3 U ; iD = RS,
BALIVAZ, WW. 8.) win saa every requisite for the trade at
s@ Special attention given to the sale of
"haaime DUCHEMENS ey STEAM FACTORY, Beer’s Wharf, Always on hand, a complete stock of Ship's Blocks, Deadeves, steering Wheels,
-—ALSO —
N. Jd. CAMPBELL,
(Successor to Campbell & Rayden)
Auctioneer and Commission Merchant,
SHIP BROKER, AND INSURANCE AGENT, COR. OF QUEEN AND WATER STS., Charlottetown, P. E, Island.
Mouldings, in great variety, Cornice, Base Panel, Door and Window Finish, Spouting,
Importer and Jobber of Choice | Conductor and Handrail, Newel Posts, Balus- Groceries and Spices. ters and every description of Turning.
: > ie 2 Fret, Circular and Jig Sawing, Planing and
Geueral Agent for P. E. Island of me Moulding turned ovt neatly and with des- British Empire Mutual Life Assurance Com- patch. pany, of London, Enyland ai’ she Satisfaction guaranteed.
Special attention given to Auction Sales of
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Real Estate, Household Furniture, Bankrupt and other Stocks, and all kinds of Merchan- Albert Duchemin. Ch’ town, Jan. 2, 1884.—wkly 61.
dise. Correspondence and Consiguments solicited. Retarns promptly made.
5 Marek 28, 1854. »Cures McLeod, Morson & MeQuarrie, (parang BARRISTERS ae as Croup, ATTORNEYS- AT -LAW. a Office in old Bank, wt Rice Fees mobate' (UP STAIRS). i +REMEDY =
Hair on Bald Heads, and
Ch’town, Feb: 21, 1884.
SULLIVAN & MAGNEILL, ATTORNEYS - AT- LAW
Solicitors in Chancery,
NOTARIES PUBLIC, &c. OFFICES-— O’Halloran’s Building, Great
George Street, Charlottetown. €@ Money to Loan,
W. W, Scuurvan, Q. C. | Cansrsa B. Macyems Jan. 16, 83.
AN & B i of aS 250° fase. dy
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Cures all
aches & pains. April 23, 1884.
TO LOBSTER PACKERS.
OR SALE—1,c00 cases FLAT CANS (warranted). Apply to
LONGWORTH & CO., Water Street,
Ch'town, April 9—2aw 3w
JAS. HB. GRANT, Sole Agent for P. E. Island for pe RAILWAY HOUSE, situated on
Richmond Street, near London House,
SESS. CONROE * SONS, Also a shop adjoining, 16x30 feet. Apply to THOMAS CAMPBELL. Rope Manufacturers, Chytown, Feb. 23, '884.—tf ST. JOHN, N. B.
s@ Orders from the respectfully solicited.
Ch’town, Feb. 29, 1884.—1lm
DRESS MAKING. |
BARGAINS. selling the balance of my Furniture pe the fire of the 20th ult., at J “1D McLeod’« corner, Queen Street, at a reduction of from twenty-five to fifty per cent. below usual) prices. JOHN NcWSson,
trade
Miss TAYLOR and MISS FARROW a are now prepared to attend to DRESS MAKING, in every department, at Lord’s|; _————— Hotel, Souris East, Ladies giving oaders will meet with prompt attention.
Souris, April 4, 1884.—1lm
MONCTON Sash aud Door Factory.
VV" P. LEA, in returning thanks to the J public for the liberal pat~ nageextended to him while in business in Charlottetown, | begs leave to inform his old customers and |
Ch’town, March 8,
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the public generally, that he, in company | with Mr. William Rogers, has appointed |
Messrs. B. Williams & Co, ———
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Lumber and Coal Dealers, Pownal Wharf, Uharlottetown, our agents, who will keep coostantly on hand a full supply of Mould- ings, Window Sashes, Doors, etc.. at
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention.
LEA & ROGERS,
Moncton, N. B. Supt. 6, 1$83,—2aw why
"WHITE RUSSIAN | SEED WdEAT.
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HE best producer yet tried on the Island | Call and examine and see testimonial | ‘at my Furniture Store, J. D. McLeod's
‘corner.
| Ch’town, March 8,
JOHN NEWSON, |
ROYAL GANADIAN INSURANCE CO.
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HEAD OFFICE - Montreal. HALIFAX BRANCH - J. Scott Mitchell, Agent.
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Risks Taken on Most Favorable Terms. ’S2NT FOR PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND:
F. H. ARNAUD,
Merchants Bank of Halifax. TEAS! TEAS 1 I A S ‘ !
THE LION,
Ch’town, Feb, 27, 1884, THAS ‘ 6
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GHOIGE TEAS AY LOW PRICES,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. W.A. WEERS & CO.,
April 4, 1884—wkly CUEEN STREET.
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FIRE INSURANCE.
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HORACE HASZARD,
GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT,
—REPRESENTING—
Western Fire Assurance Company, Toronto, @ntario,
CAPITAL, $800,000.00.
Commercial Union Assurance Compaty, London, Eng. CAPITAL, $12,166,666,00.
British American Marine Insurance Company, Toronto, CAPITAL, $500,000.00.
Risks taken or all descriptions of insurable property.
OFFICES —Corner of Queen and Lower Water Streets. Ch’town, March 17, 1884.—1m eod
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THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF BNGLAN D.
0 ESTABLISHED A. B. 1836. oO
Invested Funds, $30,632,000; of which ONE MILLION DOLLARS is invested in Canada. *
CG General Reserve and Fire Re-lasurance Fund, SEVEN MILLIOW TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
0 This Company will now do a general business in the City and
Province. Risks taken daily by
R. R. FITZGERALD,
AGENT.
Ch’town, March , 18S4.—eod GRAND SALE OF'
DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING.
-—:0:———- —~ OHN MACPHEE & CO. will, during the HOLIDAY SEASON, give
special bargains in
Dress Goods, Kuit Wool Goods, Maulles, Shawls, Flaunels, Hosiery, Gloves, &
CLOTHING. CLOTHING.
Men's Overcoats, $3.90, 35.00, $6.50, $7.50, up. Men's Ulsters, $4.95, $6.25, $7.00, up. Men’s Reefers, $2.95, $3, $3.50, $5, $4.50, $5.50 up.
Fur Caps, Kid Mits and Gloves, Cardigan Jackets, Worsted Tweeds, Under- clothing, Buffalo Robes, Horse Rugs, Small Wares, etc.
PARES WARP, CHEAP.
Cash Buyers can depend on getting REAL BARGAINS in every Department,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
JOWN MIACPHEE & CO,
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CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1884,
Lansdowne on Canada. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL AT THR 8ST. JAMES CLUB DINNER.
His Excellency the Governor General was entertained at dinner on the evening of the 17th by the members of the St. James’ Club. In reply to Sir Alexander Galt, who proposed his health, he made an eloquent and interesting speech, After referring at considerable length to the great advantages Canaca possesses as compared with the Mother Country owing to the more equal diffusion of wealth, the excellence of our municipal, provincial and federal system of government, and our splendid school system, he spoke as follows :—If we want
TO REALIZE THE TASK
which we have set ourselves we have only to look at the map of the Department and to consider the distances with which we have to deal, and the extent of the territory over which our five millions of inhabitants are scattered. Lay your rule upon the scale and see how far it is westwards from Ottawa to Winnipeg, and again from Win. nipeg to Victoria, or eastwards from Otta- wa to Halifax or Prince Edward Island; look at the physical barriers which we have to overcome—mountain ranges loftier and wider than any in the world—lakes and wildernesses vast enough to separate empires. Will the heart of the national capi- tal be strong enough to pump a stream of national life into the extremities on either ocean? Will the collective aspirations of your people be strong enough not only to overcome these physica] difficulties, but to efface differences of race, differences of creed, differences of materia] interests more formidable perhaps than mountain chains ana inhospitable deserts. Jf we wish to guage the magnitude of the problem let us ask oureelves what are the influences which in history have given solidity and unity to the NATIONS OF THE WORLD. There are, I think, three—geographical propingquity of the parts, the fear of foreign invasion, and identity of interest. Well, gentlemen, as to geographical pro- pinquity, 1am afraid we must admit that in spite of all that railways and telegraphs can do for us, we can never, geographically speaking, hope to be acompact nation. Then, sir, there is the fear of invasion. What invasion have we to fear? Our kinsmen on the other side of the line hold relations with us, which will, I trust, never be less friendly than they are to-day. If a difficulty arises between us it is promptly and cordially adjusted. An occasional suggestion from within or from without in favor of a voluntary alteration of our nationality seems to fall so flatly that we cannot depend upon these as a means of keeping our national enthusiasm at boiling point. But, gentlemen, I am forgetting that we are threatened with an invasion, and the invaders have been kind enough to give us ample notice of their intentions, of the plan of the campaign, of the num- bers in which they will enter our territory, and of the names of their commanders, who appear to be almost as numerous as the rank and file. (Great Laughter.) Let us not judge these self-declared foes too hastily. Their demonstration is perhaps, after all, not without its usefulness. I am convinced that if A PASSING BREEZE of impatience should flutter in the North- west, if the great province of Manitoba experiences a little perhaps not unnatural anxiety to emerge post haste from her minority, in which I believe no one de- sires to retain her an hour longer than is necessary, no surer means of counteracting that passing disaffection could be found than the threat of disloyal interference from without, an interference which | have no doubt whatever her sturdy settlers would be the first to resent and resist. (Loud cheers.) Well, gentlemen, if we are not to count on geographical proximity or on the fear of invasion to counteract any centri- fugal tendencies which many manifest themselves, can we count upon identity of interest? I trust that we can, but even here we must admit that only experience can solve the problem and that it is neces- sary to look cautiously ahead. The wise regulation to the different provinces of the widest measure of independence with regard to the management of their local affairs will, 1 should hope, go far to remove any causes of apprehension from this source. He would, however, bea COURAGEOUS PROPHET who would predict that occasions would never arise when there might be a diver- gence of local and federal interests. A great English novelist once complained of the custom of never prolonging the story of a three volume nove! beyond the marriage of the hero and the heroine, and he pub- lished a most humorous prolongation of one of Walter Scott's most famous novels, introducing his readers to Ivanhoe and Rowena as a married couple, no longer sur- rounded by the glamor of romance, but face to face with the humdrum of domestic ex- istence. The story wenton to show that Ivanhoe as a husband was not conspicuous for domestic virtues (laughter), and that Rowena asa wife parted company with those amiable qualities which had rendered her soloveable as a maiden. (Renewed laughter.) Iam not sure at what moment it will become possible to the Dominion as emerging from this
HONEYMOON OF FEDERATION,
but when it does the trial to which it will be exposed, will not be diminished by the
these things will happen or not must depend upon the temper and wisdom and patience of the people of this country.
He concluded by hoping that we would adhere to the determination to make Can- ada a great colonial power and said if diffi culties or dangers should ever beset your path may you feel that your common allegience to the old country, which has always regarded a strong ana united Can- ada as the brightest ernament of the empire, is a source of strength and solidity to yourselves. (Great applause. )
conch inslllgipein < Stock Definitions.
What is a bull?
A bull is a person who talks much of the prosperity of the country, the vast earning capacities of the railroads, the big crops out West; and then eats a ten-cent sandwich for dinner.
What is a bear!
A bear is a person who talks much of the depressed condition of the iron trade, and that everything must go to smash. In the evening he occupies a front seat in the crack theater of the town.
What is a broker!
A broker is one who, in consideration of a certain commission, properly sees to it that yeu “‘go broke.”
What is a put?
A put is an instrument in writing which secures to you the right of putting your money where you will never see it again.
What is a call?
A call is an instrument of torture be- nevolently issued by a capitalist. The profits you thought you would make generally begin after it has expired. Brokers sometimes accept them as a margin.
What is a margin ?
A margin is a sum of money put up on your deal, It has a patent right for always grow- ing smaller, and is related by marriage to a stop order,
What is a stop-order ?
A stop order is an electric machine used in —e you out of the market.— Wall Street s£V E108,
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According to the statistics of the British Board of Trade, the United States supplied, four years ago, seventy-five per cent. cf all the wheat and flour imports into Great Britian; in 1881 this import decreased to sixty-nine; in 1882 to fifty-five, and in 1883 to forty-six per cent.; in other words, the import of 93,000,000 bushels, in 1881, diminished to 74,000,000 bushels, in 1883. The decrease is not due to a reduced con- sumption, for the total import has increased from 136,000,000 bushels, in 1881, to 160,- 000,000 bushels, in 1883. While we thus see a constant diminution in Great Britain’s imports from the United States, we find an increase from other countries, especially Russia and India. Russia grain shipments to England have, for instance, increased from 8,000,000, bushels in 1881 te 27,000,000 bushels in 1883, and the import from India, which consisted of 15,000,000 in 1881 has risen to 23,000,000 bushels in 1883, In addition to this, Australia produced in 1883 not less than 32,000 000 bushels of wheat, of which a large portion was taken to England and sold at prices refused by American speculators.
Writing towards the close of last month, the Moniteur Universel expressed the follow- ing views as to the settlement on the Ton- guin question to which China might be expected to agree : ‘‘Let us now see what would be jast and proper to demand of China, in case that power came to its senses and showed a desire for concilistion. In the first place, we should look for a formal recognition of the arrangements concluded between France and the King of Annam. We should also ask for a no less formal promise not to interfere in any way with our freedom of action on the delta of the Red River, whenever, to use Lord Beaconsfield’s term, a scientific fron- tier has been ascertained. Finally, we should insist on the opening of the Red River tothe navigation of European ves- sels through its whole course from the Gulf of Tonquin to the province of Yunnan. These claims should be established by stipulations as precise and absolute as the previous treaties which sanctioned the right of European commerce in certain Chinese ports.
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North Weymouth, Mass., has the boast of sending forth, on Saturday, the largest schooner ever constructed. It will be the Haroldine, which will be launched from the shipyard of N. Porter Keen. The dimensions of the craft are as follows: Length on keel, 196 feet 6 inches; on deck, 232 feet: width, 40 feet 10 inches; depth 18 feet 8 inches. She will have four masts, and wili have an engine to work the pumps and capstan to hoist the sails and cargo. The rig of a schooner wiil give the craft the advantage of economy in help required, as only ten men will be re- quired, while twenty would be necessary for a full-rigged ship. She will ply be- ween Galveston and Providence carrying cotton. The name of the vessel will be Haroldine, after the daughter of Harold Peck, of Chicago. She is owned by Captain George B. Hussey and others, of Provi- dence, R. I., and will be commanded by Captain Hussey. The carrying capacity will be 2,290 tons.
The threat of a considerable deficit in the revenue of Manitoba next year has not deterred the Government from framing the estimates of expenditure with a lavish generosity. In all the departments, the
salaries of the deputy-heads have been
fact that in this case Ivanhoe will have half, increased from $1,600 to $2,000—an a dozen Roweans to reckon with. (Loud|inerease of 25 per cent. In the treasury, laughter.) It is quite impossible to say|the accountaut’s salary has been raised from what may not happen, if fifty years hence/ $1,500 to $1,800, an increase of 20 per one of them should insist on ‘‘bossin,” the! cent., and the provincial auditor has been whole establishment (roars of laughter); if|equally favored. In every branch of civil another should carry on a flirtation with a! government, in fact, the salaries have been cousin across the road; if a third should be | advanced. It looks, indeed, as if Mr. always asking for more pin money, and a Norquay had set about strengthening his fourth should openly allege incompatability claim for better terms for the province by of temperament and threaten proceedings in the Divorce Court. (Laughter.) Whether ranted.
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