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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

DECEMBER 15, 1887.

Preaching vs. Practice.

Fottow1ne close upon the news that the petition against the return of Mr. Porter, Conservative member for West Huron has been dismissed with costs, and the news that the election petition against the return of Sir John Macdonald for Kingston has been dismissed with costs—that is to say, the Grits have to pay the costs in both cases—we have the information that the Standard Elevator for Halton (Mr. Waldie) has .admitted bribery, that the Purity and Reform representative of Prince Edward (Mr. Platt) has been unseated by the Court on account of bribery and corrup- tion, and-that the ‘* Come along: John ” member for Dundas (Mr. Chamberlain) has received his deserts for the same offence.

‘+ Standard Elevators ” are falling rapidly in these days. They deserve to fall. One

’ of the differences between them and the

Conservatives is that they are all the time preaching purity and all the time practising corruption; the Conservatives make no professions and yet it is usually found, on investigation, that they fight their battles in an honest and manly way.

Josh Billings says that the man who is often found confessing his sins and never quitting them is a very unsatisfactory kind of sinner.” It may be on the same principle that the ‘‘ Standard Elevators” are generally regarded as unsatisfactory politicians !

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j The Hackett-Perry ‘Case.

A Mmasority of the Judges of the Su- preme Court of Canada have delivered judgment, in this case, in favor of Perry, on the ground that his seat became vacant in the Local House by his purchase of the Crossman Ferry contract. This was the ground on which Judge Hensley - decided the case here, and his decision on that point has been affirmed. Judge Taschereau, however, one of the Judges of the Court of Appeal, dissented from the other four Judges, and was of opinion that the ap- peal should be allowed, and the seati awarded to Hackett.

The Judges who decided the case in favor of Perry, viz., Chief Justice Ritchie, and Judges Strong, Henry and Fournier decid- ed it on the sole question relating to the Ferry contract, and did not touch on the question relating to Perry’s resignation. Judge Taschereau, on the other hand, held that Perry could not resign his seat in the Lecal House before the opening of the first session after the election, and that the as- signment of the Ferry contract did not vacate it. His opinion is in accord with the action of the House. of Commons in Dr. Robertson’s case in 1882, and also in accord

with Judge Henseley’s decision on this point in the Hackett-Perry case.

Opinien of the Board of Trade.

We agree with the Patriot that our poli- ticians, merchants and bankers have ex- pressed their opinions on the trade question with the States, “‘ fearlessly and inteili- gently.” But the Patriot is misleading when it says shat ‘‘ On Commercial Union, pure and simple, the Board seems to be about equally divided in sentiment.” The Patriot knows that its promoters dared mot test the question of Commerciai Union by dividing the board on Mr. Farquharson’s resolution, The Patriot knows that Mr. George Macleed attempted to cover the re- treat of Messrs. Farquharson, Full and Davies, by moving in favor of ‘‘ Unrestrict- ed Free Trade,” and that, after all, they were compelled to fall back upon. the resolution of Mr. Blake, and to feign con- stent with an amendment to it which did not materially change its sense, and which was concurred in by the majority for the sake of unanimity. Judging by the expres- Sions of opinion delivered before the

\Board, we describe the utmost limit of the

Commercial Union sentiment in the Char- lottetown Board of Trade when we say ‘that there are not ‘half a dozen men who attended the debate who would have voted for Mr. Farquharson’s resolution. One of our citizens very correctly and succinetly ex pressed the truth concerning Commercial

Union, when he said that it meant simply ** Annexation without Representation.” The Charlutietown Board of Trade would have nothing to do with it.

— The Patriot says :—

** We are not the least afraid of annexation. The people of the United States do not want Canada. They are rich enough as they are; they are too strong to fear us, and too equally divided into republicans and demo- crats to care for having an uncertain element thrown into their closely contested elections.”

The meaning of the first sentence is em- -biguous. As to the third,'the fact that

_ two parties in the States are about equal,

would argue that the politics of the United States might demand the vote in Canada as

-& means of obtaining a good working ma-

jority for one or the other party. It is well known that one of the motive causes of the Canadian Consideration was the fact that in the Upper Provinces the two parties were equally divided.

— The Montreal Gazette's London (G. B.) correspondent writes (Dec 11.) ‘‘ There has been great activity in Oanadian Pacific stock on reports that the Dominion Gov- ernment was about to extend its guarantee of interest on the share capital, and pragti- cally assume the control of the line. The Standard says the story is more likely to be true than not, but I have authority for stating that the story has no possible foun- dation. Jt is regarded in the best inform

etl circles as a mbrb spevulative move, ’

Help For Farmers’ Wives.

In discussing the reasons why so few boys, born’ and bred on the farm, follow their father’s calling, the Ameriean Culti vator says, there is one fact that is entirely creditable to them, and that is too little considered. It is their unwillingness to have their wives, when they marry, assume such arduous responsibilities as their mothers have endured as farmer's wives. And even if they were willing, ambitious girls are not, and simply decline to wed a young man who can offer them no better prospect than to share with him the hard life of the farm. This leads the Cul- tivator to say:

“Undoubtedly the greatest improvement in farming life now needed consists in greater comforts and conveniences for farmers’ wives. The farmer himself has all sorts of labor- saving machinery. The wife often has to do with only the same conveniences provided for her mother and grandmother before her. As social duties become more exacting her time and leisure are less lessthan formerly. Child ren on the farm do not ‘rough it,’ as much as they used to. Just all the difference in their appearance marks so much the greater care thrown upon the mother. It is more difficult than formerly to get good help in the house in the country. Girls who work in private families prefer city life. They, too, had rather find.a lover among the young men in some city avocation than on a farm. Now, as far as possible, a farmer should either make his wife’s work proportionally as easy as his own, or he should quit the business if satisfied that thiscannot be done. Usually the hardest jobs in the house may be saved by a little timely thoughttulness on the part. of the husband and men folks. Having a good supply of wood or otherfuel in a convenient place ought to be a requirement from every housewife.: So, too, should good hard and soft water be convenient for use. Many steps may be saved by constructing sewage drains to convey slops from the house. This drain should terminate in some receptacle at a dis-

will more than pay its way in providing fer- tilizers for the farm.

‘It is presumed that most farmers’ wives have sewing machines. They are as great help inthe house as mowers and harvesters are on the farm, and may be used many more days in the year. The ice-house and cream- ery should be maintained wherever a cow is kept. They make a great saving in the labor of caring for milk, and are besides well worth their cost in making more and. better butter than by the old laborious methods. The ice- cold milk from the creamery is an excellent drink for hard-working men. With every particle of cream removed, it is as nutritious as it ever was, and its coolness, combined with nutrition, makes it valuable for a drink to men in the hay and harvest fields. Then, too, with plenty of ice it is easy to have ice cream easily, made cheaply and better than nine-tenths of what is sold in cities. With beautiful home-grown flowers in the door yard, and perhaps, a green house for them in winter, the farmer’s wife need ask no odds. of city sister with equal wealth in the pleasure and refinements ot life which each may enjoy.

“The trouble with most farmers is that they do not make the most of little things by which they can easily and cheaply increase the egmforts and. luxuries of life. Lacking these ¢hey look with greater envy on the supposed advantages of city residents,and, of course, become discontented and unhappy. If farmers asked the adyicc of their wives more than they do about household arrange- ments, and gave them their way in these,they would find the comforts of their homes greatly increased thereby. Perhaps then their sons, whom they hope to leave as prosperous farm- ers, would not be deterred from their father’s business by their inability to find lovable and intelligent young women willing to share such a life with them.”

There is much practical wisdom in these remarks of the Cultivatur, and they are of application in some parts of Canada ‘as well in the United States.

Our Book Table.

Dayip Curistre Morray’s new work, entitled ‘One Traveller Returns,” is 4 sort of literary crazy quilt.

Enamored of his own baptismal designa- tion, the author has painted the picture of a new David from the colors of a disordered imagination, and raised a new Christ out of the strainings of Biblical quotation. Surviving a severe nightmare, which fur- nisl.ed iis phantasies from the idealized and bloody rites and ‘sacrificial ceremonies of the ancient Druids (some ffteen hundred years ago), the author has emptied his fancy upon paper, arnd.published this mix- ture of ‘‘ battle, murder and sudden death” asa contribution to the triumphs of the Oross. The Christian virtues outflow from the moyth of a woman, who, after. the crows had undressed her bones, and the sun and rain bleached them white, had them set up again; and getting some materializing expert to pronounce the fiat of reeonstruction, resumes her place among her people and tribe, and finally resigns herself in a Roman arena to a second disso- lution. It isa pity she hadn't at that moment the MS. of ‘One Traveller Re- turns” in her bustle, so that she and it together might share the scrunching of the naughty lion that ate her up. : EE A RR mene

The Sporis at Summerside. A LARGE number gathered in the Crystal Rink, Summeyside, last evening, to witness the races arranged by some of the sporting men of Charlottetown and Summerside. First on the programme was a half mile running race, for which there were five entries. The race was won by J. H. Wona- cott, of Charlottetown, with W. H. Patter- son, of Summerside, second. Next came a sack race, for which there were three entries. The first prize was taken by Sudbury, and the second by Nowland. Then followed the feature of the evening, the three-mile bicycle race. There were only two competitors, J. H. McLaren, of Charlottetown, formerly of Scotland, and G. S. Mason, also of Charlottetown. Me- Laren was not in good condition, ‘having fallen in the Rink while practicing during the earlier part of the day; but he was making good speed at the finish when his machine struck something on the track, which was also in a_ bad condition, and he fell again. Mr. Mason also met with an accident, and the race wag decided a draw.

Mr. J. A. McHachern, the champion pole vaulter of the Lower Provinces, then gave

in a remarkably good style.

rel race for five small boys, which was very amusing. The first in was Mallet, and the second Croake.

The Boys’ Own Band gave some choice selections during the evening, which ‘was

much appretiated by the autliente.

tance from the house, which, kept disinfected,| y25 Goysig

an exhibition of his skill, and did his work

Last, but by no means least, was the bar- |

Police Matters.

CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION: INTO THE CHARGE AGAINST MARSHAL FLYNN— HE iS HONORABLY ACQUITTED.

THz investigation into the charge of drunkenness against City Marshal Flynn was concluded yesterday afternoon. The witnesses examined were John Ellis and the defendant.

Mr. Ellis testified :—I remember the night spoken of by officer Costello in his testimony. I did not come to the Station with the Marshal that night ; but, on the contrary, was there long before he arrived. Tam not sure which officer was. in the Station. While i was there officers Cos- tello and Doyle arrived. After we had been sitting taiking quite a while the Mar- shal came'in. He looked inside the door, I presume to see if his men were there. I did not go inside but sat on the door step. Costello was sitting alongside me, and we were talking. After the Marshal had gone into the Station and conversed with his men he came outside and talked with me. We talked about old times. We sat and talked quite a while—perhaps twenty minutes. He then got up and lett me—

going on duty, [ suppused. I had not seen him that evening before I met hid at the

Station, nor had I been anywhere with him. I have not been in company with him for years: I saw him go away and he was all right. He talked all right. He was quite capable of doing his duty. I did not notice any sign of staggering at all. I did not notice any signof liquor ona him; I could not place it that way. I did not think he was inliquor. I could notice nothing in his conversation which would Jead me to think he had beendrinking. I have known the Marshal for years. Iknew him when he was intemperate. He was as straight on the night in question as he is now. Costeilo told me, when the Marshal up the street tothe Station, that he was tight. I contradicted the statement, as I could not perceive that he was. I watched him from the time he passed DesBrisay’s corner until he arrived at the Station. He walked up perfectly sober and straight, and sat and talked with me. I pointed out to Costello that the electric light was deceptive ; that its flicker- ing rays inade a man sometimes appear to stagger when he did not. After I had conversed with the Marshal I had no reason to change my mind asto his sobriety. I must have noticed the Marshal when he went away, as from the first Costello kept nudging me, and telling me to watch him. I noticed nothing wrong about the Marshal, he walked away perfectly straight,

To Councillor Horne—I have been in the station almost every night for quite a while, and never saw anything wrong with the Marshal.

To the Marshal—I have often seen you in the station at twelve o’clock at night and never noticed anything out of the way.

To Councillor Horne—To the best of my knowledge I never told any person that the Marshal was ‘‘ pretty well on” on.a certain night. : :

City Marshal Flynn was next asked if he had a statement to make. -He said he had and after being sworn,.deposed as follows :

was a very warm night; much earlier in the season than he says it was, I came up ‘to the station that night as usual to see if my men had any reports for me, and to find out about other matters connected with my duties as Chief of Police. The night being warm, and feeling somewhat tired after being on my feet from an early hour in the morning until that time at night, I sat down on the step with Mr, Ellis and smok- ed @ pipe. We talked over old times, When I thought { had yemained long enough, I bade all ‘good night” and* statted for

night than I have now; and Lhave none. I went straight home from the station. I never ‘visited any place, nor did I try to enter a door from the time I left the station until I got home. I never suspected Iwas watchea? { never thought I had done anything to any of the officers which would cause them to set a trap for me. have not taken spirituous liquors for several years.

This closed the investigation. The members of the Police Committee thought the evidence was not sufficient for convic- tion, His Honor agreed with them, and

the charge. oe eee ese

Exports from Georgetown.

A CORRESPONDENT at Georgetown kindly furnishes us with the following lise of vessels which cleared from that port during the month of Novembér 7

For United States—Nov 1, Schr Edward Eveleth, 3,300 bush potatoes, 150 bush tur- nips ; Nov 5, Cape Sable, 3,959’bush potatoes; Noy 5, Donzella, 5,000 bush potatoes; Nov 5, Pleasantville, 4,325 bush potatoes ; Nov 8, Grenada, 3,82] — bush potatoes ; Nov 10, Amazon, 3,128- bush potatoes ; Nov 10, Fiank Butler, 2,800 bush potatoes; Nov 11, Regina B, 3,857 bush potatoes ; Nov 24, M L Wetherell, 1850 bush potatoes, 250 bush turnips; Novy 26, Melissa E Robins, 3,450 bush potatoes; Dec 2, G P Whitman, 3,525 bush potatoes ; Dec 7, Annie M Jordan, 13,400 bush potatoes, 150 bush turnips ; Dec 7, Maggie Smith, 3,800 bush patatges. For Newfoyndland— Nov 9, Schr Four Brothers, 2,000 bush potatoes, 400 bush oats ; Nov 9, Azalea, 2,150 bush potatoes, 150 bush turnips. 2 For Nova Scotia—Nov 3, Schr River Dale, 1,100 bush potatecs, 300 bush turnips, 600 bush oats ; Nov 4, Jessie, 1,200 bush potatoes, 150 bush turnips, 300 bush oats; Nov 4, City Queen, 1,540 bush potatoes, 360 bush turnips, 75Q bush oats; Nov 8, Critic, 2,300 bush potatacs, 100 bysh turnips, 50 bush oats ; Nov 1], Maud 8, 4,156 bugh * potatoes, 1] carcass pork; Nov 14, Ellen Dowrie, 1,900 bush | potatoes, 200 bush turnips, 1,000 bush oats, 5 ' carcasses pork ; Noy 14, Collector, 485 bush ‘ potatoes, 45 bush turnips, 100 bush oats ; Nov 116, Dwina, 1,500 bush potatoes, 220 bush tur- _nips, 1,000 bush oats, 6 carcasses pork; Nov 18. Sirius, 5,170 bush potatoes; Nov 22, Cir- ‘eassian, 4,800 bush potatoes ; Nov 24—Ripple, 200 bush potatoes, 50 bush turnips, 1,800 bush oats ; Dec 2, Athlete, 2,000 bush potatoes ; Dec 5, Jessie A Loye, 4,100 bush potatoes, 2,000 lbs pork; Dec'9, Amiel Corkum, 2,000 bush oats. |

; aes | Gore out of Xmas Cards, A nice lot sel}l- ‘ing less than half price—just the thing for _schools. Teachers, please call and see; 10 per cint. discount in “lots of 25, at R. K, Brace’s. dy wy—deg7 TWENTY PER CENT.— Discount to Pupils buying Xmas gifts for teachers ‘at Red- din’s Drug Stvre Dec. 9 Sins eod

I remember the night Costello refers to. It |

home. I had no more liquor in me that |

after some pyeliminary remarks dismissed] °

Headquarters tor

XMAS GOODS.

EERSCHAUM. and_ Briar Pipes, Gentle: M men’s Leather Cases, Ladies’ do, Plush Goods, Brass Goods, Celluloid Goods.

N. B.—The best Essences, Peels, &c. D-O'M, REDDIN, JR. Dee, 15, 1887--t] d31

ANTON

POR Christmas Presents. The best Jewelry Storein the city to get full value for your money.

Ladies’ Gold Stem-wind Watches, from $15, upwards.

Gents’ Silver Watches, from $4.76, apwards,

American Clocks from $1.50 upwards

And Jewelry, in Gold, Gold-plated and Silver. at correspondingly low fig ures,

W. N. TANTON,

218 QUEEN STREET. Dec. 15, 1887—eod & wky

4 —MEN, Wonien. Roys and Girls WA NT ED to sell our “Pictorial Budget of Wonders and Fun,” the brightest and best juvenile work, and the first and only Canadian subscription book of the kind; comprising Fairy Tales. Comical Stories, vivid descriptions of wonderful things, remarkable animals and birds, strange adveniures, side-splitting illustrations, funny poems, caricatures and grotesque tableaux. Be quick and commence before Xmas. Send 50cts for-Prospectus Copy and complete canvass- ing outfit, to W. K. EARLE, St. John, N. B.

: J. S, ROBERTSON & BROS., Publishers.

Dee. 15, 1887—2aw & wky

SALE OF PAPERS & HAGAZINES

TURSDAY, 20th INSTANT,

—IiN- : Y. M.C.A. READING ROOM,

All Members of the Y. M. C. A. are entitled to attend this sale.

Allthe leading English and American Mag- azines will be offered. An opportunity is afforded of procuring the best literature at much less than regular price.

: CHAS. LEIGH, Jr., Secretary. Dee. 14. 1887.

Say eg SLEIGH peur wishing to purchase would con- sult their best* interests’ by examining my stock of New and Second-hand Sleighs; which will be sold cheap to suit the times. Repairing of Carriages aud Sleighs promptly attended to and satisfaction guar anteed. _ N. B.—Carriages wanting repairing, paint- ing or trimming, stored free for the winter. Factory and Show Rooms Upper Prince Street, opposite Baptist Church. : J.J. SEAMAN. Nec, 13, 1887—eod & wy tl feb 1

BEAUTIFUL | CHRISTHAS

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Dec. 7, 1887—tf

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82 Cases Japanese Goods, direct from : Hing, Jap4-

BY Auction,

MONDAY, December

At 11 o’clock, at STH VENSON’S BUILDING, c QUEEN STREET,— ‘ MBE Largest and Gest-selected and “most Ele

and Fancy Goods.

Dec. 13, 1887.—eod & wky 2

Per Cent.

OVERCOATS, REEFERS AND SUITS

nT | fresh this Pall. : . There is no delusion about this advertisement.

just what we advertise.

tion, or no Sale,

Buy Your Christmas Supplies at

‘ER & GOFFS,

where you will get everything Fresh, Good and Cheap.

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™ Ky E have on hand a very Large Stock of Choice Groceries, all of which will be Sold at \ ' “the very Lowest Cash Prices, to suit the times. RAISINS—Over 8,000 pounds, Cooking, Seedless and Table Raisins. CURRANTS—Over 4000 pounds choice, clean fruit.

CANDIED PEEL—Citron, Lemon and Orange. : FLAVORINGS—Lemon, Vanilla, Almond, Cloves, Cinnamon, &c., &e.

SYRUPS—Lemon, Raspberfy and Lime Juice. CANNED GOODS Condensed Coffee, Peaches, Pineapple, Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, Ox-

Tongue, Sardines, Corned Beef dnd Dried Beef, Salmon, Lobsters, &c., &e.

BISCUIT—Oswego, Sugar and Ginger Wafers, Coffee, Orange, Shrewsbery, Ovtmeal,

and a Large Assortment of Plain and Fancy Biscuits.

CONFECTIONERY —A very fine assortment,of Mixtures Chocolates, Carame s, Creams

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Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Figs, Dates, Pickles, B. powder

Almonds, Filberts, Walnuts, &c., de. CHEAP FOR CASH AT

BEER & GOFE’S, - Queen and King Squares’ Stores.

Hardware Store

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English,

Fall and Winter Stocks of

American and “ Canadian

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PAINTERS’ SUPPLIES

are about completed—Wholesale & Retail.

70%

NORTON & FENNELL.

‘AON 3, 1887.—2aw & wky

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THIS IS YOURCHANCE

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E offer our entire stock of Cloths, Hats and Caps, Fur Goods and Men’s Furnishings at a Discount of 20 The best stock of

in the city, and we offer these at a Discount of 25 per cent. Our Goods are all marked in plain figures, and are new and

We mean

In our Tailoring Department we guarantee entire satisfac

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19th,) BRB | S. DAVIES & CO.,

CAMERON BLOCK, »

* gant Assortment in this line yet offered here, | Ch’town, Nov. 22, 1887—dy & wy 3mos

comprising Embroidered Silk Screens and other Fancy Silk Goods, Lacquered Ware in great variety, Bamboo Goods, Inlaid Work Boxes, Desks, Cabinets, &c., Porcelain, Enamelled and Bronze Ware.

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alsa aoerarcicy suauene ttekeats | Tremendow Knocks Down in Prices for

and othes Presents, will be sold without reserve. Catalogues at Sale.

A. MoNEILL, Auctioneer,

COMPARE

Priccs you are Charged for

Dec.12

ROYAL: WOODILL’S. 2h 52, Tins. ....10c. | Qoz. Tins. 5... Te. Brae I toes ek See 12c. Gg be SNC AR eee Se 25c.

(Full weight )

Consumers >ving at least 26 per Cent.

Ladies’ Gold Watches from $15, upwards.” Ladies’ Silver Watches from $8, upwards. j Gents’ Silver Watches from $12, upwards, Nickle Watches from $5, upwards,

New Style in Brooches from 25cts, upwards, Kar Rings from 30cts, upwards.

the Holiday Season.

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OW is the time to secure Xmas and New Year’s Presents for your friends and relations, as we have just received a very large stock of goods for you to select from.

Chains from 40cts, upwards.

Scarf Pins from 20cts, upwards. Watch Chains from 40cts, upwards, Collar Buttons from 5cts, upwards.’ Cnff Buttons from 20cts, upwards,

by using Woodill’s, and having as much | Ladies’ Colored Gold Sets from $15, upwards, | Lockets from 25cts, upwards.

satisfaction.

VICTORIA HOTEL, Oct. 27. 1887.

None has

WOODILL’S GERMAN BAKING POWDER, which we } Silver Thimbl QR te ae

have used nearly three years. es from 35cts, upwards. D. W. McOOMICK,

PYoprietor.

a: HAVE to request that all my accounts must be settled before the Ist of January. -Lf not they will be pladed ina lawyers hands for collection. = J.C. SPRAGUESS

Nov, 30, dy wy Sw.

Ladies’ Gold Band Rings from $1, upwards. Plain Gold Rings from $1, upwards. Ladies, Set Rings from $2, upwards. Bangle Bracelets from $1.50, upwards. given us more satisfaction than | Ladies’ Necklets from 75cts, upwards.

Dev. 8, 1887—2aw dy & wy

Gents’ Gold Rings from $2,.upwards. Silverware at a big discount. _|Spectacles from 20cts, upwards. Kyeglasses from 30cts, upwards. Nickle Clocks from $1.75, upwards. American Walnut Clocks, from 2.50, upwards.

_, anda lot of other goods, cheaper than has ever been sold before. Repairing attended to—Watches, Clocks and Jewelry.

G. G. JURY,

WATCMAKER & JEWELLER, NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, (Opposite Post Office, Ch’town, F. E, I.

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