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THE DAILY EXAMINER.

NOVEMBER 3, 1887.

Inter-Provincial Conference

a rhe

ld is strongly agitat-

Tue Me ntreal i nay judg article

Ed-

Columbia were

ec by its leading f the 29th October—because Prince ward Island and British Inter-

that Provinces are

The He rald S$

‘tter of its reason

what it calls the rence ; and charges Ceovel ents of these i trust. excitel it | ; t the be Who authorized the Pro-

vinces at the polls; not the representatives

and its politeness. Not the people of the f the people in the respective legislatures. Then, how can the Governments of Prince

Edw ind= British

a breach of the trust the people

rd Island Columbia be

them, simply because they

. : nave reposed in

declined to be re presented at the Confer- ence The fact of the matter is that Mr Mercier, desiring to

od Vity of Quebec, and to

some more money irom the Dominion,

]

. . asked his fellow

Premiers to meet in Con-

nd havea jolly good time at the

? nee serence

public expense For several of his com-

peers the attractions were too great, and

without Sut the

they ac cepted the tempting offer authority from their Legislatures.

Governments of Prince Edward Island and

British Columbia failed to see that anything uld be gained by a Conference, and were inducements. as

t to be tempted by such

‘a high old time”; so they declined | we may assume) the invitation of

Mr. Mercier. they

lid so, they betrayed a trust, is ridiculous.

(politely,

mn a lo say that, because

wore truly be said

lt mizht, indeed, much

that the Governments wh » Without the

authority of either L gis sLure or people,

went out of their legitimate spheres, and

mut their Provinces to the expense of their t

junketing in Quebec, are guilty of a breach of trust.

The Herald assumes that great advan- the

even

result of that

inimical to our interests

tages are to De gained as a

Conference; and it contends

th uugh decisions were arrived at by it, our Province should still have been represented in order that

our interests might be protected. The re-

ply to this is that the decisions of the Con-

:

terence must of necessity be submitted to

the Provincial Legislatures, before they ca

aifect in any way any of the Provinces. Ii

these decisions are considered adval~

tageous they will, of course, be adopted;

and if inimical, they will certainly be re-

jected. Neither this Province nor

British Columbia had anything to either

gain or louse by the Conference; because the Conference has, practicaliy, been useles, unless its decisions are ratitied by the confirmed by the Parlia- Britain. We to Canada results E. Island and Columbia (though unrepresented)

the

Legislature and

ments of Canada and Great shall be glad if good

from the Conference. P. British will, without doubt, participate in general welfare.

The Herald's statement

ward is! snd

that Prince Ed. and British Columbia were not represented at the Conference because their Governments feared to displease Sir John Macdonald, is merely impertinent. There are no grounds for it in the past con- duct of either Provincial Guvernment; and nothing whatever has lately transpired to give it color.

Dctacaisailelngial Alec acne ven

Hiow to Get Rid of It?

‘* How to get rid of the surplus in the

Treasury ” remains the grand problem to be solved by the politicians of the United States. A general reduction of the tariff is objectionable to men of both parties, be cause that vould involve the partial remo- val of the wall of protection; and protection remains the popular policy. Some say, re- mit the taxes on liquor and tobacco; but free liquors and tobacco, and taxed potatoes and fish would suit neither the feelings nor the interests of a large body of the Ameri-

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can peop! Others say, subsidize every- per} ) 3

thing and pay out of the general treasury the whole cost of education; but this™pro- position, though suffiviently large, is very The

heard is the purchase of the Maritime Pro-

indefinite. last suggestion we have vinces of Canada for the sum of fifty mil-

lions of dollars; but this, even if it could be |

accomplished, would mean only a very tem- porary removal of the dith ulty, Besides Canada would rither buy than sell. Some

of the Canadians have even gone so far as that the United States shall yield up Maine, (which pr perly belongs to Canad.) asthe price of the privilege of tish- ing in Canadian waters

We sympatlrise with the Big Republic in its ‘little difficulty "—and will watch with interest the effurts of the politicians to get rid of it.

to Drupose

— -_—-- - — - -~— Professor Wilson, of Boston, says he invention which ,will enable him to burn water and bring the price of cval

has an

down to one dollaraton. ‘The Montreal Star remarks ‘en it will be convenient when one has onl¥ te turn on the tap to

start a tire. ~The attention of the proper officials is called to the complaint of ** A Farmer,”

ut China Point. We have been assured that the staement of ‘*A Farmer” is ” rictly- accurate; and if so, the necessit V lor uumediate action will at once be ap-

parent. China Point Whari is the ship- ping plac or a large and Wealthy settle-

reht. certainly, tu be kept in good Tepair, particularly during the ship- Yay sousvn,

ment. and if ou

THE DAILY.EXAMINER, -

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~ THURSDAY.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers.

THIs company was greeted by a full house last night. It is hard to speak of its sing- ing without seeming to flatter. To those who love music it delicious. There was an atmosphere of devotion about the religious melodies that made one feel a longing for once at least to be present ata Southern camp meeting. From the open- ing, ‘* Steal Away” to the ‘* Benediction’ at the close, one was ‘constantly reminded of the lines,—

‘* Like some sweet beguiling melody,

So sweet we know not we are listening to it.”

The fine solos of Mr, Caldwell and Miss highly appreciated by the

was simply

Wells were

audience, and the quartettes and part songs showed how much can be easily accomplished by well trained voices. We

are afraid the Jubilee singers have laid up a store of trouble for our local performers by the ready and gracious manner in which they responded to the encores.

We would advise those of our readers who were not at the hall last night to go to-night. It is a pity to miss so rare and so great a treat.

The New Steamship Line.

rhe promoters of the projected hiue vo! new steamers between Charlotictown, Halifax aud Boston, report that they are meeting vith gratifying success in obtain- ing subscriptions for capital stock. While Yarmouth, St. John and Annapolis have had first-class steamship connection with Bostun, Halifax has been content with such beats as the Carroll and Worcester. Hence there has been an alarming diversion of travel and traffic via the splendid boats running from Yarmouth, Annapolis and St. Johu. But Halifax is the great centre for the traftie to Boston. A fast line of modern buats to compete with the Yarmouts, the Cumberland and the State of Maine—would colin money. Beside the direct trade with Boston, they would do a large and_profit- able coasting trade between Halifax, Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island. Hali- tax is now going into the harvest field sv lung the cherished preserve of the Boston company. A local company has been organ- wed. ‘they propose to put two boats on this reute that will make the run from Halifax tou Boston in 24 hours. They are to be built with every modern improvement co carry 400 passengers, be lighted with electricity, gorgeously furnished, and cost $200,000 each. The Scotch builders will, it is ssid, take $300,000 of the purchase money in capital stock guaranteed to pay six per cent. interest. The boats are to be commanded by the most popular officers whose services can be obtained. The names f Captain Lorway, and Captain Hill (o/ the S. 8. Ulunda) are mentioned as the ‘onimanders—excellentappointments. Such . line of steamers, managed with ordinary business tact and foresight, can hardly fai. to be successful. — Halifax Herald.

qxunresisiciap tia ct cna

Died in a Pullman Car.

A YOUNG LADY, WHILE MERRILY CONVERS- ING WITH FRIENDS SUDDENLY EXPIRES. A beautiful and refined young lady

travelling alone from Cineinuati to her

home at Xenia, O., suddenly died on the

train a few nights ago. A few moments before the train left Cincinnati

she, with a bevy of young ladies, came to the train. She had been ona visit there fur several weeks and her friends expressed regret at seeing her leave. They kissed her farewell and wished her a safe and pleasant journey home, all promising to re- turn her visit ina short time. The lady was previded with a seat in one of the parlor cars. She sat reading a magazine fur an hour and then engaged in a_ conver- sation with a number of lady occupants of the car. She was sv handsome and sv pleasant and attractive in her manner that she soon drew the attention of almost every

person in the car, and her journey was being made a very pleasant one. —, “It was a jully crowd. Everybody

seemed in good humor,” remarked the conductor, ‘ aud when I last passed through the car I noticed that the young lady was having a gay time. A moment later she threw up her arms, gave a slight shudder and was dead. Her body feil froin the chair before her fellow-passengers could realize what had happened. The scene of gayety was suddenly changed to one of mouraing. The ladies cried bitterly, some of them fainted, and the gentlemen wiped the tears from their eyes. The train sped on and the body of the young lady was not cold when we arrived at Xenia,

The young lady’s father was at the station to meet her. One by one he watch- ed the passengers stepping from the train, expecting to see his daughter next. He then stepped up and asked if his daughter was aboard, giving her description.

{ told the old gentleman that her body was in the car; that she died while en route, said the eomductor. The old father was horror-stricken and se prostrated by grief, that he had to be assisted intu the station. Phe body“ Was removed and our train pulled out. I could not learn the lady’s hame.

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The Times’ correspondent at Paris says : ‘* President Grevy is preparing a cabinet crisis in order to down the Wilson commvo- The cabinet will be upset on the conversion debate and M. de Freycinet will become Premier. This will, however, only stave off enquiry which will be demanded later by the Right, supported by the Radi- cals. Then President Grevy will be upset, and the Radicals will call a congress to elect his suecessur. Secret c mmittees are being formed in all parts of Paris to watch for a favorable moment to exert mob pressure on ths election of a president.

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The prosecution of QOonstable Endicott, whoarrested Miss Cass onthe charge of being an improper character, and who was indicted by the grand jury for perjury, be-

Sir John Macdonald.

THR NEW GOVERNMENT ORGAN-—-THE IRON TARIFF—THE ATLANTIC MAIL SERVICE— SIR JOHN'S OPINION OF MR, CHAMBERLAIN AND THE GRIT PAPERS.

The Windsor Hotel was a great political ' centre on Saturday, 30th inst. Premiers were nearly as common as bell boys. The solid men of the Montreal section of the |

respects to their chief.

would be glad thought the principal object of. Sir John’s | visit was to see him personally, and that the thought uppermost in the mind of each was: “‘Is it to be a portfolio or only a senatorship.” Rumor also has it that they looked thoughtful when they found that forthe present the Premier only proposed to give them each the privilege of subscrib- ing to the capital stock of the new Govern- ment organ in Toronto,

\ Stuy renorter, »ho was favored with a very interview with the Premier, found himin the best of humors. The Sir John’s mission was written upon his countenance, Our reporter remarking that Ottawa despatches stated the object of the Premier’s mission to bé to help t he promoters of the Empire, Sir John sutiled, and replied: ‘tI have heard some- thing of the same kind myself down here.”

‘* Has all the capital needed been sub- scribed ¢” asked our representative.

‘*T understand the promoters have got a hundred and sixty or a AND SEVENTY

} . Pp ecasii

sucéess of

HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS

subscribed.”

‘Ts that unconditionally ?”

“Yes! At least the charter requires that two hundred thousaud dollars be subscribed before commencing business. I do not anticipate that there will be any difficulty in getting the balance subseribed. In fact 1 have no doubt that the paper will be started before Christmas.”

‘“‘When will Parliament meet, Sir John?”

‘* Unless the unexpected will happen, Parliament will meet the last week in

January and we will get through m time for the opening of navigation.”

‘‘ Will the Cabinet meet Parliament as it is now constituted ?”’

‘*T do not know about that. I think it will; but we shall know more about it when Sir Charles Tupper returns.:’

‘* When will the new department of

TRADE AND COMMERCE

be formed ¢”

‘*That is not quite decided yet. You know we thought of making Sir Charles the head of that department.”

‘** Are you satisfied with the results so far of Sir Charles’ new iron tariff.”

‘* It is.too soon to speak of results, but at any rate there have been no unfortun- ate results and I beheve the iron manu- facturers of Ontario are satisfiea with it.

‘* When Sir Charles introduced the tariff he remarked that he felt the weak point in his armour was the low duty on scrap iron and it is said that enormous quantities of scrap ironare being imported. Will the Government recommend any increase in the duty ?”

‘*Some Montreal manufacturers have been in to see me on that very question this morning. But the Government have no intention of changing the tariff in any way.”

‘There are a great many complaints just now about the slowness of the

CANADIAN ATLANTIC MAIL SERVICE, especially in England. Are the Govern- ment going to do anything to improve it ?”

‘* That is under consideration at the pre- sent time. Of course some of you Mon- creal people would like to have lines of steamers equal to those of New York, but ido not know whether the traffic would bear it.”

‘*Has the Government come to any de- cision yet about the protection of the south shore of the St. Lawrence from floods ?”

** You remember we tovk a vote on that question and a commission was ap- pvinted.”

** Has the Commission reported ?”

‘** Yes, and their report is now under the consideration of the proper Department.”

‘*TIs there any chance of afriendly ad- justment of the difficulty with Mr. Nor- quay’s Government on the disallowance question ?”

‘** The acts we have disallowed we cannot now sauction !”

‘“*No! But there was some talk about a compromise in the Government’s railway policy in Manitoba ?”

‘* We have had no communication the Government of Manitoba on point,”

The conversation then turning upon the

HOSTILE AND UNPATRIOTIC CRITICISMS

now being made upon Mr. Chamberlain by some of the Canadian newspapers, Sir John said, *‘l am sure Mr. Chamberlain will faithfully and efficiently represent the in- tersts of Canada and of the Empire. But,” he added: *‘ Did you ever know a Grit paper to be patriotic? They not only at- tack the Conservative party, but they run down the country. Canada has suffered more from Grit newspapers than from any other single cause. I should not like them to cease their attacks upon me, I should feel that I was a very insignificant individual indeed. That reminds me of an illustration I think I have used before. When the boys used to go apple stealing they used to pick out the tree that had the most sticks and stones lying under it. That’s the tree that bears the best apples,” concluded the Premier with an air that seemed to convey the impression that he was giving our representative a valuable pointer.

with that

Boston Markets.

Boston, Oct, 31. Ecus.—Receipts to-day 1959 packages. The market is tirm for choice fresh stock with

cause of evidence gave against ker, has col- Japsed. The judge before whom the case | was heard held thatthe evidence of Miss | Cass was not corroborated, and discharged | the constable. |

Reteasep ON Bati.—Francklyn, the man | charged with fraudulently appropriating | $3,000,000 of Sir Bache Cunard’s money, has been released on bail.

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} | For Peace on War.—A German has, it. is said, inventéd a new kind of iron chimney

which can be taken down ead used ag wu vem non ia ame of war.

a steady demand. Island firsts 22 to 22} cis. per dozen.

Porat «s.—P. E. Island Rose per bbl. §2 to $2.25. P. E. Island, N.S. and N. B. per bush: Hebrons, 70 cts, ; Rose, 68 cts. ; White Stock, 65 cts. ; Chenangoes, 60 cts,

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Diphtheria of a mild form is prevalent in Alina, Albert Co., N. B. There were five deaths thus far—all children.Several adults are sick of the disease now.

The'favorile prescription of “Dr. . Pierce

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Jubilee Singers.

Sin,—The Jubilee Singers reappeared

before a Charlottetown audience last night. 9 : \Hvery seat inthe Y. M. C. A. Hall was Caterpion by 0 Stns See fone and the Concert was evidently

enjoyed by every one present. Speaking from a musical standpvint, the singing 1s very far above the ordinary, the sweet voices blending harmoniously in the weird

Conservative party got up early to pay their | emotional songs of the South, whose melody Rumor has it that! and harmony possess a peculiar charm, they had all received a hint that Sir John although the words do rather shock one’s ‘ to see them; that each | orthodox ideas as to what is devotional and

reverent. It seems to meapity that the negro melodies chosen are not all like the funeral hymn, ‘‘ How we Take this Feeble Body,” or ‘“* Hard Times,” whi-h, while reverent, are quite characteristic enough to attract the large audience which the Jubilee Singers always secure, withvut

introducing such songs as ‘“*The Old Ark A-moving” and ‘Look Away ’— examples, ‘tis true, of the old

devotional negro song, but none the less calculated to rub holy things of their dig- nity and reverence by a familiarity whick approaches dangerously near irreverence. The ‘* Lord's Prayer,” and the ‘* Benedic- tion” were very beautifully sung, .and the part songs took the audience by storm. Fre- quent encores were responded to with a kindly willingness that was almost imposed upon by the exacting and delighted audi- ence. Mr. Caldwell ana Miss Wells sang solos with much taste, and received the encores they deserved, Miss Wells singing ‘Comin’ Thro’ the Rye” with a perfect Scotch accent. The indigation of the audience almost evinced itself in hissing when some disrespectful persons tramped out of the hall during the soft singing of the ‘* Benediction.” When will our people learn ordinary civility in concerts? Suc- cessful and well received the first night, the singers will no doubt meet with a good reception to-night—the last of the season in Charlottetown. ONE PRESENT. +2 The Scott Act Contest.

Srr,—My short letter has been deemed worthy of reply. I quite agree with your correspondent when he says: ‘‘Could your correspondent ‘C’ have been present at the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court he would be heartily ashamed of the manner in which the Scott Aet is worked.” Justso. What with bogns leases, false oaths and clever evasions, the natural outcome of the liquor business, and a prosecutor appointed to do the work that the police are paid to do, is certainly enough to make any good citizen heartly ashanied. This necd not, however, (and ] believe will not) necessitate the friends of temperance, law and order putting down their arms in the present contest, but rather the opposite.

C. —-————__ 34D ——_ A Complaint.

Str,—While walking down Great George Street to-day, I observed a horse ‘hitched ” to one of the trees which were planted with the expectation of one day being an ornament to that street. On my passing that way a short time afterwards, I perceived that the horse had been detached, and the tree, as a result of its being made a ‘hitching post,” alinost uprooted., Now, there was a good deal of agitating to have these trees planted, and when our citizens succeeded in planting them, they are made use of for the purpose which I have finstinced, Cannot our city authorities do anything to put a stop to this work ?

TREE PLANTER, Nov. 3, 1887.

Special Notices. APPLE Sare.— Carload choice keeping Apples, to-morrow, Friday,

o’clock.—A. MeNeill, Auctioneer Avcrion SaLe.— Valuable horse, ete., rt Market Square at 2 o'clock to-morrow.—A MeNeil], Auctioneer. FLeecy Cottons —Special yalue at Stanley

winter at il

Bros., Brown’s Block. 2i nov3 Fresh Quinees received to-day at Beer & Golf's. 2i—nov3

FLower Pors, all sizes, at Beer & Goff's. nov3—2i

“HOTEL ARRIVALS.

RANKIN HOUSE.

Nov 2—Mrs. Jas Jackson, DE Hart, Miss Villey A Buckley, Miss Lavra A Wells, Miss Annie L Johnson, B A Thomas, G E Barrett, JC Mebaum, J N Caldwell, Fisk Jubilee Singers; C Williams, St John, F H Picaud, Montreal; Frank Fales, St John; Theo Clarke, Truro; A J Craig, Halifax; J T Lea- man, Truro; D M Kerr, Montieal; J Dana- her, do; J A Matheson, Campbelton. 3—Geo W Morrow, Souris; H A Dewey, St John; H A Whitney, Moncton.

OSBORNE HOUSE.

Nov 2—Jas Berry, Portland, Me; Percy H Palmer, Victoria; Geo Bb McKay, Clifton; R J Macdonald, Liverpool; John McDougall, SS Coban; J Wharton, Liverpool, N 5S; D McCallum, Pownal; John A Stewart, Boston; Miss Katie Stewart, ‘do; A Mclean ~ Sinelair, Springhill, NS; D M Clark, Portland, Me; J C Villes, do; Miss Jessie Dewar, Salem, Mass; Miss Jane Dewar, do; Rev W H Spen. cer, Geo’town; R A Longley, Philadelphia.

RIFLE GALLERY. THE Galiery. King §Street, has been re-opened for Kifle Practice. The best rifles and ammu

nition, and the “very best” Range Provinces,

in the Lower

G. L. DOGHERTY. Nov. 3—ex pat 2wks

Next of Kin Wanted of William Adolphus Barnby Goodwin (de- ceased )

WwW HO is believed to have died at Tryon, Prince Edward Island, in or absutthe year 1839.

Next of kin livingat the time of the death of the said William Adolphus Barnby Goodwin, or the legal personal reresentatives of such 6f .the sid next of kin as ave. now dead, should at once forward full particulars of their kinship, to LOWLESS & CU., of 26 Martins Lane, Cannon Street, London, Kngland, from whom they will learn something materially to their advantage. Nov, 3—2i

CARRIAGE, HORSE, &c.

I AM instructed by W. M. ’Rayden, Ksq., to Sell br auction on FRIDAY, next... Novem- Le: 4th, at 2 o’ciock, p-m,, on Market Square,—

1 Good Driving Horse.

1 Light Wagon.

1 Set Carriage Harness.

1 do Gart Horness.

1 Gentlenian’s Riding Saddle.

TerMs—Cash. , . 4, MeNEILE, ~->

@uires female wexkaoess end kindred affectiaus, Drugyis

Auctioncey,

Ts ‘ Ga’tows, Nov, 3, 1887.—vi

NOVEMBER 3, 1887.

EER & GOFF.

FLOUR & TEA STOKES,

QUEEN AND KING SQUARKS, '87 FALL IMPORTA(IONS ’87 FLOUR, ot TBA

P|

We have on hand and to arrive over 1,400 Barrels Choice Family Flour, comprising such well-known brands as Estey, Matchless, Kent City and White Duck, every barrel of which is warranted and which we will Sell at the very Lowest Price for Cash.

Our 24 CENT TEA takes the lead every time, because we keep up the quality and give the best value in the city. We have a large stock of Extra Fine Tea on hand and to arrive, in 4 chests, } chests, 5lb., and 10lb, Tin Caddys, which will be sold low. We warrant every pound of Tea we sell, and if it does not prove satisfactory, return it and we will refund you. the money,

A large stock of Sugars always kept on hand, in Refined, Raw Deme- rara, Extra Granulated, Paris LumpZand Frosting

SUGAR. Kerosene Oil.

We buy nothing but the Best American Kerosene Oil, as we find it is the only kind that will give satistaction. If you want a five-gallon tin, give us a call before buying elsewhere, as we can make the price right.

A large stock of Molasses, American Cornmeal, Raisins, Currants, Rice, Soap, Tobacco, &c., &c., always kept on hand and sold low for Cash.

Molasses, &6.

We beg leave to thank our numerous customers for their patronage in in the past and to solicit a continuance of the same for the future, being confident that we can give them the best satisfaction in the city, We buy our goods direct from headquarters in England, United States and Canada, and are therefore in @ pc ition to Sell Lower and give Better Value than those who buy second-hand.

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BKER & GOFF, Queen and King Squares. Nov. 3, 1887.—eod & wky

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City Hardware Store

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Fall and Winter Stocks of English. American and Canadian

ral Harnade, Carriage Gaol

—AND -

PAINTERS’ SUPPLIES

are about completed — Wholesale & Retail.

NORTON &

August 6, 1887.—2aw & wky

Fast SELB,

COLUMBUS WATCHES

o—-_-—

VINCE taking the Ageney for these Watches, a large number » have been sold and have given satisfaction. _ It you want a good Watch and an accurate timekeeper, we

ask you to try one. Also, a good stock of Waltham, Elgin and Swiss Watches.

EINGRAWVIIN G-

Brooches, Earrings, Scarf Pins, &e., manufactured and engraved to order with any name or Initiais.

All Silverware and Jewelry sold from this date

Engraved FREE.

G. H. TAYLOR,

NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE,

will be

Nov. 3, 1887—2aw & wky

a

Grey Flannels

aa. AND ——

FLEECY COTTONS.

SS ee

We invite Purchasers to Compare our Prices and our Quality with other Stocks, as we have SPECIAL VALUE IN THESE TWO LINES.

STANLEY BROS.,

BROWN’S BLOCK.

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Ch'town, Nov. 1, 1887—eod & wky

APPLES. | ap

| [N STORE: BY Auction, FRIDAY, Nov. 4th, at 11 o'clock, at |

Rooms, Queen >treet,— | 1 Carlogd in, 5.

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otiered rds,

150 Barrels Choice, No. } Gravensteins,

Winter-keeping Apples, in | to the trade in lots of fiver barrels and upwe

| Baldwins, Pippins, “Pompkins,. &<, , ‘ | at Auction Prices. NEILL, A. —— bon oe! { : de Me jucttones® Nov, % U8S87-Zi Ch towns Oct, Za 18870

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