PELEGRAPHIC NEWS,

KXAMINER,

Desparcurs TO THI Fatal Railway Accident. Pirrssune, Aug. 16,

The aouth bound passenger train of the

branch of the Western Pennsylvania Railroa wh Butler, Pa., at 3.30 this afternoon jumped the track at Sarver's Seat ivy Che express train, two passenger

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whes, a ination smoking and a hacwage car went over the embankment and were tot ally wrecked, ThreeSpersons

itright and twenty-five others unber of whom will die. The

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vocident was caused by the spreading of sils on a small bridge. The rails were

1 stringers rotted with time and ng service. Che engineer passed

r safely and the first car erailead plunged down into an ibyss JO feet deep. The rails ploughed through the second car, and escapes were miraculous. One lady had her dress cut

from waist to shoulder,another lost a small pi of her cheek, and a third had her chin cut.

Conspiracy to Kill.

Wrarn1ac, Ind., Aug. 16. kill five farmers of this vicinity was made known yesterday by Charles Lyttle, who files an affidavit against John Sutton charging the latter with hiring him (Lyttle) to put strychnine in whiskey nd it to the five men, neighbors of Sutton, and them to burn their barns, and ulso the Oddfellows building at Slave city, Lyttle receive $5 for his work when completed. Lyttle had strychnine in his possession, and gave it to sheriff Burton last night. Sutton is one of the wealthiest farmers here, and owns about 1000 acres of land A quarrel with his neighbors, it is slleged, is Sutton’s reason for forming the conspifacy. Sutton is under arrest

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The Maybrick Case.

Aug. 16.

Home Secretary Matthews, Mr, Justice Stephen, the Lord Chancellor and medical experts are to-day holding a conference at the Home Office with a view to arriving at s decision in the Maybrick case.

LONDON,

LONDON, Aug. 16.

The Press Association states that Home Secretary Matthews will recommend to the (Jueen the commutation of the death sent-

| Mrs. Maybrick to penal servitude for life. The commutation will be an- nounced after the Queen has given her for-

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British Capital.

PoRTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 16.

An English syndicate which has been buying breweries in the East has offered $660,000 for Weinhard’s brewery in this city, he to continue the management of the brewery three years.

Articles af incorporation were filed yes- terday by Chester W. Collins and others incorporating the Portland and Puget Sound Railroad Company. The capital stock is fixed at $5,000,000, divided into 50,000 shares. The object is to construct uid equip a raiiroad and telegraph line from Portland to Seattle, W. T.

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A Warrant Out.

Sawn Francisco, Aug. 16.

Sheriff Cunningham, of St. Joaquin Co., irrived late last uight from Stockton with a Warrant sworn te by Sarah Althea Terry, for the arrest of Justice Stephen F. Field, on the charge of bemg accessory to the shooting of her husband, Judge Terry. It is understoad the warrant will be served this afternoon.

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Colonel Walker’s Death.

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Datnovsie, N. B., Aug. 16.

The body of Colonel Walker, of Toronto, was brought here to-day, and will be sent to Toronto by to-night’s express. While fishing on Grand River six days ago he was stricken with paralysis, and died yesterday.

Lynch Law. Rostyn, Wis., Aug. 16.

\ saloon keeper named Fred Loshman was hanged by citizens yesterday. He had fatally shut the day before a man whom he claimed owed him.

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Weather Bulletin.

Toronto, Aug. 17.—1]0 a. m. Moderate winds mostly fair, with afew ‘ight local showers; stationary or a little high- er temperature.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,

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Cruelty to Animals.

Sir,—In yesterday’s issue of the Island Guardian | read an article entitled ‘*Heart- less Cruelty,” wherein the writer calls at- tention to a recent act of brutal treatment toa hired horse by « young man in the vicinity of Summerside, and urges the hecessity of our Provincial Legislature, fol- owing in the footsteps of the English Par- liament and protecting the brute creation from crue] treatment. Allow me to state, for the information of the Editor of the Guard- ‘an that a stringent Jaw has already been placed upon the Statute Book by our Do- minion Parliament respecting cruelty to

animals, and which law is in full force in sales, will be made immediately after sale.

this Island. It is enacted that everyone

who .wantonly, cruelly or unnecessarily | trade of the Province, and close personal at-

beats, binds, ill-treats, abuses, overdrives

‘ : ivi isfaction. or tortures any cattle, horse, mule, ass, | *"*¢ of giving our patrons every satisf

swine, sheep or goat, poultry, animal or bird, is liable to a penalty not exceeding fifty dollars, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding three months, with or without hard labor or both.

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Local and Other Items.

RANKIN Hovuse.—A hundred and forty-five persons took dinuer at the Rankin House on | Thursday. | MACKEREL. —Several large catches of mack- erel were made at Souris yesterday by some of | the shore boats, iinen

Crowpep Ovr.—We reget that a lengthy letter signed ** Ratepayer,’—on the proposed loan to the Water Commissioners—with several other communications, crowded out of to-day’s issue of Tue Examiner.

—_— > SUDDENLY KiLLep.—We regret to learn that James Doyle, son of James Doyle, of French Village, Lot 37, was suddenly killed in Bosten on Wednesday, the 14th inst. Par- ticulars have not yet arrived.

- —-> Tus KE. J. Hopgsox.—The hull of the sch. EF. J. Hodgson, dismasted off East Point, was towed into Souris last evening. The herring and mackerel on board were owned by Me- Eachern & Co., and not by Matthew, McLean & Co., as wrongly stated in yesterday's issue.

etncstnitininciiis REticious { Eavices.—Tomorrow afternoon, in McLeod's Hall, there will be a Railway Gospel meeting, at 4 o’clock. All are invited. Lesson—} St. John, 3, 17,—‘t But whoso hath this world’s goods and seeth his brother have need and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him.” His Lordship Bishop Courtney will preach at St. Paul’s Church tomorrow morning, at St. Peter's Church tomorrow evening. Don't forget the prayer meeting in the Second Methodist Church to-morrow morning at 7.30. John McGaln will, D.Y., preach the Gospel on Lord’s Day evening, at 7 o'clock, p. m, Subject, ** Have faith in facts.”

Services in the Se@tond Methodist Church to-morrow, Pastor, Rev. W. N. Brewer. At 7.30 a. m., prayer meeting; 11 a. m,

preaching; 2.15 p. m. Sabbath School and Bible Classes; 7 p. m., preaching and evangel- istic service. Strangers cordially inyited.

Personal, Richard Hunt, Esg., Summerside, is

registered at the Davies.

Mr. John Trainor, for many years Account- ant of the Merchant’s Bank of Halifax here, and now Accountant for the same institution at Woodstock, N. B., is spending a holiday with his relatives and friends in this city.

Evangelist Meikle is announced to attend the Railway Christian Conventien which meets this year in Halifax, beginning Saturday next, 24th inst. Already word has been received that Moncton, Campbelton, Trnro, Charlotte- town, Windsor and Annapolis will be repre- sented. Other points onthe P. E. 1. R. and I. C, R, will also, probably, send delegates.

“(OTEL ARRIVALS.

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HOTEL DAVIES.

Aug 16—F H Prowell, Dr EC Booth, J H Ringe and wife, Thos Atkinson, F A Coburn, Boston; A J MeMillan, Toronto; S W Minasin, Brooklyn; 8S G Mack, Lowell; A S Chipman, Halifax; J B LeBlance, P J Quinn, St John; W A Maclennan, St John; Richard Hunt, S’side.

SEASIDE HOTEL—RUSTICO BEACH.

Aug 13.—J H Chipman, G F Grey, Boston; W M Wier, Montreal; Rev W W Brewer and wife, Rev John Reid and wife, Dr F P Taylor and wife, R N Taylor, MrW W Perkins, Mrs Trenamen, Ch’town, Richard Trenamen, Rochester, N Y; Gen Sir John Ross, Capt Jenkins, Halifax, N S; James Gallant, George Gaffney, Summerside. 13—Gen. Sir F. Middleton, Ottawa; Capt. and Mrs Rolf, H MS Pylades; J A Bruce, Ch’town; Rey M McKinnon, Toursville, Ont. 14—A B Gilmore, R D Smith, St John, N B; C8 White, C H Fairweather, Sussex, N B.

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SHIP NEWS. PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED.

Aug. 16—Minnie R. McKenzie, McNeill, Pictou, coal; Marian F, Lonier, Tracadie, N B, shingles; Swan, LeLacheur, Pictou, coal. 17—Rising Dawn, Pranght, Glace Bay, do; Frank, Grant, Wallace; Beau Bassin, Ander- son, Pictou, coal.

CLEARED. Aug 16—Genesta, Clary, Pugwash, shingles, &c; Foam, Moran, Pictou, bal; Minnie & McKeneie, do do; Marian F, Lonier, George. town, shingies; Harriet Torry, Gallant, Cardi- gan, mdse. 17—Rising Dawn, Praught, Syd- ney, bal; Frank, Grant, Wallace; Beau Bas- sin, Anderson, Pictou, bal.

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——o — yp A Tip.—Remember McEachern, the cheap boot and shoe man, when you want a pair of shoes. He is offering special bargains for- to- night only.

A Pointer.—Ladies’ shoes in great variety Well, I should say tkey were cheap. See for yourself at MeKachen’s Shoe Store.

Prowse Bros. ate selling the balance of their Summer Clothing very cheap to make room for their fall stock of Reefers and Overcoats. —Aug. 16, 4in.

Choice lot of sole leather, just rsceived at Goff Bros.

Great Bargains to-night, in shoes, at Goff Brothers

The rush to night for boots and shoes at Goff Bros,

Go to Prowse Bros., the wonderful chea men, for children’s suits—the largest, best sie cheapést stock in the city. 4i Bananas, 25 cts per dosen, at R. K. Brace’s.

PARTNERSHIP NOTICE

E.H. NORTON &CO.

J AVING entered into partnershipand par-

chased the business lately conducted by Mr.A. McNEILL, we are prepared to carry on the bnsiness of

Auctioneers, Commission Merchants and Money Lenders,

Auction Sales will be carefully conducted, and all returns, whether foy cash or credit

With a very complete knowledge of the

tention to all business entrusted to us, we feel

EK. H. NORTON, Late of Norton Bros., Wholesale Hardware

Merchants, WM. McNEILL.

Referring to the notice of the above Firm,

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HALIFAX & P. E.

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STEAMER “ PRINCESS BEATRICE,”

CAPTAIN A. H, KELLY,

Will sail from Charlottetown EVERY THURS- DAY at 2 o'clock for Halifax, calling at George-

town and Souris, P. K. 1., and Bayfield, Port Hastings, Malgrave and Hawkesbury, Arichat, Canso, Sheet Harbor,

Returning, will sail from Halifax EVERY TUESDAY MORNING, at 7 o’ciock, making same Calis.

The above Steamer will make the round trip every week until close of navigation.

This will enable Georgetown and Souris ship- ers to make direct connections with Steamers at lalifax for any foreign market.

Freight and Passengers solicited at lowest rates, and Through Bille of Ladin granted to any port on the Continent or United Kingdom, Apply W. W. CLARKE, Agent, Charlottetown, Or PicKFORD & Back, Halifax.

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For Sale or To Let.

A& GOOD BUSINESS STAND in an ex- LA. cellent place of business, on the line of Railway in the country. Store and Ware- houses al] complete, and very convenient. Will sell the Stock with the store. Terms very liberal. Every convenience for shipping Pro- duce, ete.

Address X. Y. Z., Examiner Office, Char- lottetown. Aug 10, 1889—eod w

50,000. Fifty Thousand Bottles Wanted

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“OLD LONDON” BOTTLING HOUSE.

JOUN JOY, Water Street.

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Spruce Spars FOR SALE AT PICTOU, N.S.

oem are now for sale at Pictou, in care of Mi. Alexr. Garvin, a lot of Spruce Spars, from sixty to seventy feet in length. Parties wishing to purchase can apply to Mr, Garvin, Pictou, or to the owner at Greenfield, Colchester, N. 8.

DANIEL McKENZIE, Aug. 5, 1889—-law dy

WANTS, LOST, FOUND ANURD-<a. gece Serdiat: Apply at once

W to Mus. C. B, MacngILi, Great George Street. City. augl7

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Lo°st- On Thureday, between Watson’s Dr Store and the Railway Crossing, a Diam Bracelet. The finder will be rewarded by leavin it at this office. pd dy3i wkyl—augl

TRAY PIG.—There has been on the premises

of the subscriber for about a month, a strayed white Sow Pig. The owner can have her by proving property and paying expenses and damages. If not called for on or before the lith September next, at 12 o’clock, she will on that day and hour be sold by Public Auction. —JoHN ANDREWS, Rennie’s Road, Lot 22. d w—augl6

OST.—On Tuesday, Aug. 13th, in the vicinity of King Square. a Front Door Key. e

finder will be rewarded by leaving it at JAMES

Paton & Co's. store, pd 2i—auglé

THE PA RTY who took the Pockct Book, con- taining a $20 gold piece, from a dry goods store yesterday is known. They had better re- turn mg —— to avoid further trouble, augli—2i

Prince Street, containing Seven Rooms-

Possession given ith September,—JoHN Hi. GINS, auglé

PAINTERS - Wanted Brush Hands, Summerside.

immediately 3 good Apply to Sobey & Howatt, aug 10—3i pd WANTED.—aA Young Man, about 18 years of age, to act as Clerk in a Hotel. Good refer- ence required, Aplpy at this office, aug 9—5i pd

OST.—On the Covehead Road, on Monday last, 5th inst,, a Lady’s Black Cloth, Braided Jacket, The person who found it will be re- warded by bringing it to this office.

aug 9—2; pd fri & tues

re SALE,— Ata liberal reduction, the Ency- clopcedia Brittanica, latest edition, complete _* 24 volumes; Cloth binding. ofiice.

Apply at this aug 9 WANTED.—Girl for general Housework. Ap- '" ply at residence of A, 3S. Urquhart, King Square.

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WASTED.—A good Salesman whe understands Book-keep:ng, to take charge of a Store in the country. Liberal wages will be given. Good references required, Apply by letter to Box 649, Charlottetown, aug 10

wa NTED.— A good Servant for general work. Apply to Rey. FRED E. J, Lioyp, Pownal Street, ti—-aupl

W ANTED.—An Agent to sell the Whisper- phone, the best attachment for a Telephone ever invented. 2,400 in Tvronto and Montreal. Write Whisperphone Co.. 90 King Street, West Torovnto. aug 8—3i pd

R ADOPTION.—Three Orphan Boys, aged respectively 10,8 and 6 yeurs. Apply to Rey. AMES SIMPSON, Pownal Street. tf—aps ANTED,-—-A situation as Salesman or Book- keeper, Salary moderate. Address A. B., Charlottetown, aug 6—3i

OOD PASTURE for three Cows in Fieid G next to McGill’s, quarter of a mile from the

Pump in field. Apply to Davyirs & tf—aug2

city. SUTHERLAND, Agents.

ROS WAT oat and residence for

Lady and two childron, Will furnish rooms if necessary. Address “M,” Post Office Box 377. aug 8—li pd

ANTED AT ONCE,--A good House Servant Highest wages to the right girl. Mrs. E. H. Norton, Prince Street. aug 8

WANTED.-3 PANT MAKERS. Apply to D. A. BRUCE. aug 6—tf

, LET.—The Store and Dwelit on Great Aug. 17 . T. H. H. | to whom I have transferred all my iuterest in George Street, the property of William and ——S-_*/, 1889. the Auctioneer and Commissivn business, I nee er ns. _ L coentaen © en. ga i have much pleasure in recommending them | C@tter = Zo Tine office of Davies , = ng Hotel, Cape Traverse, or a DIED. to the public, confident that all consignments | & sutherland, Market Square. 2aw t{—ju2s

On the 17th j } illsboroug pron and Margaret Hunte

twenty-one days. r, aged three months and

at its father’s residence, | #04 business entrusted to them will meet gh street, the infant child of John| With prompt and careful attention.

A. MoNEILL.

T.—One-half of House on Orlebar gtreet, er ied > subscri z in aan oution ater on the premises. Rent mede —8,

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AUCTION

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Special Value!

JAS. PATON & CO’s:.

Just Received, Thirteen Hundred Yards of English Make of

FLOOR OIL CLOTH AND LINOLEUM,

From One Yard to Six Yards in Width.

Splendid Value and Newest Patterns. Call and see this lot, as we have the Best Assortment

URNISHINGS

in Carpets, Rugs, Curtains and Window Poles, Trimmings, &c., always on band.

C+ RY BPD ALIN NW-B.

4,000 Yards Now Opened—All Wool Goods.

Kver Offered.

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BROWN’S BLOCK, MARKET SQUARE.

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J.B. MacDONALD’:

The Balance of his Stock of Mens’ and Boys’ Clothing WILL BE CLEARED OUT AT AUCTION PRICES DURING THIS MONTH.

Great Bargains in Summer Underclothing. Great Bargains in Mens’ and Boy’s Hats. Great Bargains in Ladies’ Summer Dress Goods and

FORCHHEAP GOODS AiLWA SGOTO

J. B. MACDOMNALD’s.

GREAT SALE OF BOOTS

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& SHOES

The Dominion Boot and Shoe Store,

‘DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST.

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Everybody invited to buy the Best and Cheapest Boots and Shoes in Town at the DOMINION BOOT AND SHOE STORE,

J. KB. MACDONALD, Proprietor,

WEST SIDE QUEEN STREET.

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These magnificent steamers are amongst the largest and fastest in the world, and are well known for the regularity and rapidity of their passages across the Atiantic. The Saloons and Staterooms are amidships, where least motion is felt. Ladies’ and Gentle- men’s Sitting and Smoking Rooms, Pianos, Libraries, Barber Shop, Bath-rooms, etc., pro- vided. All these Steamers are fitted with the Electric Light. The difference in fares applies to location of Berths or Staterooms, Ali enjoy equal privi- leges in Saloon.

econd Cabin Passengers are berthed in rooms holding a smal/l number in each. A liberal table and everything necessary for the voyage is fur- nished by the Company. Leave New York for Liverpool via Queenstown

EVERY WEDNESDAY, RATES OF PASSAGE:

New York to Liverpool, $60.00 ) and upwards,ac- cording to State- Charlottetown do $73.50 ) room & location,

Keturn Trip Tickets at reduced rates. Loaeuaee checked through from New York to oudon,

For farther information apply to

FENTON T, NEWBERY,

July 6, 1889. Agent,

CARD.

oo Subscriber offers for sale a full supply of GENERAL MERCHANDISE.

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Flour, Meal, West India Goods, Ship

Chandlery, Farming Implements, Stoves and

Castings.

Lowest prices for cash or prompt pay. HENRY H. GORDON,

Georgetown,

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Piano For ‘Sale.

A Second-hand Square Piano, Mahogany Frame, a good instrument, will be sold

at a bargain, for cash or approved paper. Ap- ply at this office. ul & . POU

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hortest Route toBoston, “Army and Navy Depot.”

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Canada Atlantic Steamship Go. JAS. SCOTT & 60.,

The Fast, Steel Clyde-built

STEAMSHIP “HALIFAX” 4 full sick

Ieaves Noble’s Wharf, Halifax, for Boston, EVERY

WEDNESDAY MORNING, at W o'clock,

: Returning, leaves Lewis’ Wharf, Boston, for | Halifax, EVERY SATURDAY, at noon. ! Passengers leaving Charlottetown on Tuesday, } via Pictou, arrive at Halifax same evening, and can, if they prefer it, yo directly on board the Steamer without extra charge,

FARES:

Charlottetown to Boston (lst class).......... $9 20 | I hot thnn and orteietne canas hos nsebes chanel 16 00 | Through Tickets issued at ail Stations on P. K. ! island Railway and Intercolonial Railway ; also | by the Agents of the P. EK. Island Navigation Co., and on board their Steamers, gnd at my office, |

Charlottetown. FENTON T. NEWBERY, Agent, CHIPMAN BRos., General Agents, Halifax.

R. B, GARDNER, Agent,

34 Atlantic Avenue, Boston. may 24—tf

te enna ceeerengy pepe Entipagetnentigengeneee

General Repair & Paint Shop.

AVING had 25 years’ experience in the United States and elsewhere, I am pre

pared to do Plain and Ornamental Lettering on Shop Windows and Blinds, in Gold, Silver, Bronze or Paint.

Block Letters sawn out, carved and gilded.

New Sign Boards made any style.

Old Signs repaired and painted.

Atso—Carriages repaired, painted and | varnished. All work done at a discount. Satisfaction

given at Scantlebury’s Carriage Factory, Kent the season.

Street, between Pownal and Queen Streets. ROBERT STEELE,

june24—Im 2aw Painter.

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of Wines aud Liguars

JUST RECEIVED.

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100 Cases OLD RYE,

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200 150 300

100 200 100 100 50 50

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Cases ROYAL BLEND, 75 cases ISLAY BLEND & GAELIC,

CHAMPAGNE, choice brands,

CLARET,

HOCK and MOSELLE,

LIQUEURS—Cherry Brandy, Noyau, Curaco, Maraschino, Benedictine,

FINE PORT and SHERRY,

HOLLAND GIN and OLD TOM,

HENNESSY'’S BRANDY, *, **, "won vs...

BASS’S ALE,

BURKE'S STOUT,

APOLLINARIS WATER,

BELFAST GINGER ALE,

FINE OLD RUM,

KINAHAN’S L. L. WHISKEY,

—And a Full Stock of—

CHOICE GROCERLES

Pasture for Cows.

FEW COWS can be taken in for pasture

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ARTHUR PETERS.

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BINDER TWINc, “TO LET.

fFNHE SECOND AND THIRD STORIES above the Merchants’ Bank of P. E. 10 Tons Composite (Silver Brand) | sland, opporite the Bishop's Palnce, contain.

10 Tons Best Manilla.

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