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Lecal and Other items.

Ix New York egys Sell (wholesale) at 105 to 124 cents per dozen.

RyuvuBARB, Bananas, Bermuda Onions, at “The Confectionery.” 2i

Tue Senate passed the New Brunswick and P. E. Island Judiciary Bills.

Tue British ironclad Iron Duke, ashore at Shanghai, has floated.

A pespatcu from Iquinue, Peru, May 5, says the blockake by the Chilian fleet con- tinnes.

Wittiim Dopp is doing a brisk auction business. Read his advertisements—and attend,

Tue Railway strike in Manitoba is over. Over a thousand men have been paid off and discharged.

Tue steamer Gulnare arrived from Orwell this afternoon. She sails for the Labrador on the 22nd inst.

New Orleans has got rid of a half million of its debt by going quietly into the market and buying up its bonds in small quantities at 25 cents on the dollar.

Ont Hunprep BARRELS choice family Flour just received at Beer & Goff's,—3i

THe Ontario Provincial Election takes piace on the 5th June, when another triumph is in store for the Liberal Conser- vative Party.

Tue barkentine ‘‘ Ethel Blanche,’ owned by Peake Bros. & Co., arrived from Lon- don this afternoon with a cargo of general merchandize, after a passage of 35 days.

HAiFax papers record the unexpected death of Mr. Edward Lawson, an old and respected resident of that City, and uncle of Mr. Henry Lawson, editor of the Patriot.

Reap the speeches of Mr. Hackett on ‘‘Winter Communication,” and Mr. Brecken on the salaries of Supreme Court Judges— in to-day’s EXAMINER.

Sreamsuie Prince Edward, Capt. Robert Fraser, with a cargo of 79,000 bushels of oats of 34 lbs., and 363 deals, containing 10,600 superficial feet, shipped by Peake Bros. & Co., sailed this afternoon for Plymouth, England.

James DesBrisay, Esq., advertises a large assortment of Spring and Summer Dry Goods. Persons purchasing from him may be certain of receiving good value for their money. We need not direct attention to his advertisement in to-day’s paper.

Tae Golos says that the first party of 300, out of 2,000 persons arrested in Moscow dur- ing the winter, has started for Siberia, and that 9,000, arrested in other towns, passed through Moscow for Siberia during the summer.

Work has commenced upon the Eastern Extention Railway from New Glasgow to Canso. ‘Track laying and ballasting are to be vigorously and rapidly pushed forward so that we may expect railway communication with Antigonish at an early date.

BarkKENTINE *‘ Erema,” McMahon, from Liverpool, to Peake Bros. & Co., arrived here on the 14th inst.

Tue Government Stock Farm Ayrshire bull, weighing 1987 lbs., was sold on the Market Square yesterday, and bought by Capt. Samuel Mutch for $67.50. We learn that Mr. Mutch intends sending the animal to Newfoundland.

More Maple Syrup—right from the maple woods of Lot 8—at ‘‘ The Confectionery.” 2i

LauncueD.—On the 12th inst., from the shipyard of Messrs. Coffin and Glover, Mount Stewart, a handsome and well-finished Brigan- tine, 249 tons register, to class 7 years A in English Lloyds, named the ‘‘ Brenda.”’ ‘This vessel was built for Peake Bros. & CUo., and towed to Charlottetown by the steametug ‘* Henry Aitken.”

We will offer to-morrow (Thursday) 135 dozen Ladies’ Linen Handkerchiefs at special job prices. Ladies will find them very cheap.

W. A. WeEks & Cc,

We wish we were so well patronized that we could even now afford to enlarge Tur Ex- AMINER, and thus make the contents of our daily budgeS more comprehensive and varied. Every day we are compelled to leave out matter which would be interesting to our readers. ‘‘Citizen’s”’ letter is again crowded out, together with editorials and news.

Tue Halifax Chronicle is pleased to learn ‘*that active steps are being taken by a few leading citizens to see if a sugar refinery can- not be established there.”’ It says thatseveral capitalists have subscribed handsome sums to start the movement. Still the Chronicle is not pleased at the National Policy which makes the establishment of a sugar refinery worth seeing c.bout.

Pine Prrves, Ravsars, and Onions, just received by W. F. Carrer. [3in]

We learn thatit is the intention o Dr. Jenkins, at the close of the present season, to send his celebrated stallion ‘‘ Royal Harry” to England. About this, it may be remark ed he is ¢sending ‘‘coals to Newcastle.” But the Doctor has recently visited the largest stock farms in Great Britain, and has, no doubt, formed the opinion, that ‘*Royal Harry ”’ is the kind of horse much de- sired by British stockraisers,

A cuotce lot of American Candies just reseived, by W. F. Carter. [Sin]

RECKLESS Drivine at Socris.—A Souris correspondent writing under date May 13th, says: ‘*About dusk on Sanday evening two carriages, with their smiling occupants, came dashing on Souris bridge at full speed for the purpose of raising excitement or trying the speed of their gallant steeds; and one of the carriages went smash against the draw post of the bridge, removing its occupants and throw- ing them out. Some of the parties came near having a cold bath. It is a pity, besides the loss, that they were not all sent swimming. It would cool them, I think, but it would not repair the disabled vehicle. The horse ran away, leaving the occupants to grapple for themselves as best they could. It is to be!

hoped that this accident will be a lesson to the young bucks of Souris.”

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NEW GOODS

EX “PRINCE EDWARD,”

IOUS & STEMS

Our Stock for this Season surpasses

anything we have yet shown, in

VALUE, STYLE and VARIETY !

And, notwithstanding the increased duties, we can (with a few

exceptions) sell, at

LESS THAN OLD PRICES

Millinery,

Dress Goods, Straw Hats & Bonnets, Lace Goods, Silk Scarfs,

PRINTED COTTONS,

Grey & White Cottons,

—AND—

TW HEDS

Trimmings,

—AND—

EVERY NOVELTY

OF THE SEASON!

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NEWS BY TELEGRAPE.

CANADIAN NEWS. BevLevitir, May 12.

The first regular train over the North Hastings Railway left for Madoc to-day, at Jp. m.

Capt. Crozier, of the North-West Mount- ed Police, left in charge of 80 recruits for the force.

Hamiuton, May 12.

Yesterday morning Frank Clarkson, aged 42, traveller for Hyslop, Russell & Co., of this city, dropped dead at the Dominion Hotel, of heart disease.

Monrreat, May 12.

The Government Veterinary Surgeon here last week inspected 1,543 cattie for ship- ment to England.

GRANBY, Que., May 12.

A fire to night destroyed the saw mill be- longing to S. H. Miner, together with some thousands of joists. The fire is still raging.

Winpsor, May 12.

Yesterday evening an eight year old sen of G. Delineau fell into a large tank con- taining hot water, and was so severely scalded that his death ensued this merning.

Dus, Ont., May 12.

As Mrs. McFaul, of Staffa, was driving home from Exeter, her horse took fright and ran away, throwing her out of the buggy and killing her instantly. Her three year old daughter, who was with her at the time, was also thrown out and so seriously injured that but slight hopes are entertained.

UNITED STATES. Prrrston, May 12. Mountain fires around here are raging. A large amount of lumber and R. R. ties have been destroyed. The Laflin Powder Mills are threatened and many men are fighting the flames. At Moosre, where other powder mills are located, every effort is being made to save the buildings. Un- less it rains soon, the destruction of prep- ery will be enormous. New York, May 12. Says the World:—The steamship Andes, fresh from seaport cities of the West Indies, in two of which yellow fever is epidemic, is on the way to New York. It is feared the plague may at any time in the next month or two make its appearance at some point much nearer this city than is desirable. Port Jarvis, N. Y., May 12. Forest fires are spreading and destroying vast amounts of lumber in the North-West part of Pike County, Pennsylvania

SPORTING NEWS. NeEwcastLe-on-Tynze, May 12.

Odds of two to one on Hanlan are still plentifully forthcoming. Elliott is practis- ing hard.

Hanlan is still in Scotland, and is not ex- pected to return to Newcastle before the end of the week.

Elliott was out twice this morning and had a light trial with Feeley, of Barrow-in- Furness. Elliott, at only 32 strokes to the minute rowed steadily away from Feeley.

ENGLAND'S WARS.

GunpMoR, May 10.

At his first formal interview with Yacoob Khan, Major Cavagnari presented a letter from the Viceroy of India accrediting him as negotiator. The letter is unimportant, as it is addressed to the Ameer, thereby acknowledging Yakoob Khan as the ce facto ruler of Afghanistan.

Lonpon, May 12.

A despatch from Simon Bay, Cape Good Hope, dated April 28th, says no fresh fight- ing has taken place lately. Lord Chelms- ford and Louis Napoleon have gone to Kambula. ;

Nuguevanda,Cetawayo’s youngest brother has surrendered. The death of Umbeline, one of the King’s brothers, is confirmed. News from Transvaal is encouraging. The Boers have broken camp and are returning home.

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ROME.

At a Consistory held to-day, the Pope ap- pointed five Cardinal priests and three Car- dinal deacons. Among the new Cardinals are the Rev. Jno. Henry Newman, of England, and Rev. Dr. Herzenrotther. The Pope also made several appointments to Bishoprics, and amongst those are Car- dinal Hohenlobe to the Bishopric of Albano, Rev. Dr. McCabe to that of Dublin, and Rev. Dr. Weodlech to that of Ardagh and Cloughmaynoise.

RUSSIA. Sr. Pererspure, May 12. Intelligence has been received from Liflis that a disease, of terrible mortality, is rag- ing in ten villages in the Caucasus. A solemn procession of holy pictures has been held in the district of Goriand. Prayers were offerec for the preservation of the in- habitants. Beriin, May 12. Political murders in {Russia have been recently confined to the Provinces. The stringent weasures adopted against them seemed to have cowed the conspirators. Sr. Pererssurc, May 12. The Czar declared that prisoners tried by Court Martial must be doomed or acquitted -within 24 hours, and sentences must be ex- ecuted within 24 hours from the time they are pronounced.

HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ROCKLIN HOUSE.

May 13.—G. McSween, Florida; Jannet Young, Boston; J. McKinnon, do; Jacob Lefurgey, do; W. K. Rogers, Providence, R. I.; John Martin, Halifax; Philip Martin, do.

Wate s number of girl Coat- makers. None put first class hands need apply.

L. J. WILLIAMS,

Chgtown, May 8, 1879,

Opposite Telegraph Office, Ch’town May 13, 1879. i

London House.

EX “PRINCE EDWARD,”

NOW OPENING,

A PORTION OF OUR

SPRING

— AND—

SUMMER

STOCK.

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ARGOSY.

The greatest achieve- ment of modern times is accomplished in the new Argosy Suspender.

By its novel construc- tion, rubber or any elas- tic material is entirely done away with.

There is no possible strain on any of the buttons, whatever the position of the wearer.

It is the most com- fortable suspender ever invented, ‘Try a pair,

For Sale, Wholesale and Retail,

—AT THI

MH HOU

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_AUCTION SALES. |

LUMBER.

Pine, Spruce and Hemlock Boards, Scantling, Kc.

WILL Sell at AUCTION, on Pownal Wharf, TO-MORROW (Thursday), thé 15th inst., at 6 o’clock, — 50,000 feet Dry Pine BOARDS (1 in.), 6,000 ** - PLANK (3 in.), 32,000 ‘* Spruce and Hemlock BOARDS, 2,000 ** 2in HEMLOCK, 32,000 ‘* SCANTLING, 2 and 24 by 5 and 6, 3x3, 6 and 7, 6x6, 7x7, : Ex Schrs. ‘*‘ Magdalen,’’ ‘‘ Margaret Mary,, **Maria Alma,” and ‘‘Mary Emma.”

WILLIAM DODD,

Auctioneer. Ch’town, May 14, 1879—lin

Rustic Seats for Sale,

NHE Subscriber will Sell on FRIDAY, the

16th inst., at 11 o’clock, on the Market

Square, a lot of Rustic Seats, suitable for Lawns, etc.

E> NEEDHAM, Auct’r. Ch’town, May 14, 1879—2i pd.

Household Furniture,

WILL sell at Auction, at my Sale Room, Queen Square, on

FRIDAY, the (Gth inst..

AT 2 O'CLOCK, P. M.,

A Lot of Household Furniture.

—CONSISTING OF—

Two Dining Tables, Sofas, Easy Chairs; Rocking Chairs, Cane and Wood Seat Chairs, Tapestry and other Carpets, Hat Racks, Pictures, Curtains, -room Sets, Mattrasses, Tables, Washstands, Toilet Sets and Toilet Glasses, Feather Beds and Pillows, Bedding, etc, Hall Oi Cloth, Cooking Stove, Kitchen Furniture,

etc., etc. WILLIAM DODD,

Auctioneer.

May 14, 1879—2in

Canadian Seed Wheat !

100 BUSHELS Seotch Fife Wheat —gave the very best satisfaction last

year.

FLOUR AND CORNMEAL, Wholesale and Retail.

50 BBLS. APPLES

expected in a few days.

B. BALDERSTON, No. 11 Queen street, May 8—3w

Cracked born and Bran.

FOR SALE LOW: 150 "3° COARSE CORNMEAL,

130 ** BRAN,

Owen Connolly & Co. Ch’town, April 18, ’78—Ow 3aw

FLOUR. FLOUR.

IN STORE AND FOR SALE

6 BBLS BAIN’S CHOICE, 100 ** TROPICAL — Celebrated and

d Choice Brands.

300 ‘* BAKERS’ CHOICE,

500 ** EXTRA and SUPERFINE,

200 ** Kiln Dried CORNMEAL. Owen Connolly & Ce,

Ch'town, April 18, °79—6w 3aw

APRIL 18th, 1879

SPRING REQUIREMNTS.

New Worsted Cloths, NEW SCOTCH TWEEDS

—A PORTION OF OUR—

SPRING STOCE

received, which we are prepared to make up in our

Custom Tailoring Department

—IN THE—

VERY BEST STYLES,

and at right figures.

BEER & SONS.

April 18, 1879.—3w

Wants. Lost, Found, Ser,

Advertisements under this heading, in space not exceeding half an inch, will be insert ed for Ten Cents per day.

Bs, for Sale,—A New Top Buggy-- rst-class. Made by McKinnon @ Fraser. Will be let go at a bargain. Apply at EXAMINER Office.

May 13, 1879.—tues thur & sat

LET—A large two-story Dwelling I House, beautifully situated on North side King’s Squere, containing seventeen Rooms, seo cellarage, Coach House and Stables. Ens quire for particulars at King Square Furniture Warerooms. [may 1—pat pres Im]

Let.—A HOUSE containing 4 rooms, a good cellar and yan, situated near Lea’s Factory, east end of Grafton Street. Apply to R. B. HUESTIS, At A. A, Baldwin & Co,’s April 23, 1879,

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