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FORES? FIRES GREAT DAMAGE 10 PROPERTY West of Port Hill.
LOSS OF LIFE
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Very Latest Particulars.
For some time past forest fires—many of | them started for the purpose of clearing | laod—have been more or less prevalent in | that portion of Western Prince County lying between Port Hill and Alberton. No con. | sequences of @ serious nature were antici pated from these fires, and the people geverally paid but litile attention to them. However, the high wind of yesterday fanned the flames, and in an incredibly |
short time all that atretch of country be tween Conway Station and Alberton was a | mass of fire. The flames spread with great | rapidity, licking up almost everything in| their way. The roaring of the hre as it spread was terrific. Everything possible | was (lone to stay the progress of the flames, | but without success Ihe fire fierd was} master of the situation it ©’ Leary, Barclay 3 mills were burned ! down The dwelling house ot Mr. White, i the dwelling and ottice of Postmaster Froat sud several unoccupied buildings met with | a similar fate. tt was only by the greatest | exertions that the railway station house and | be |
coal shed were sav ed, clay having to
shovelled upon the fire to prevent its
spreading in that direction. }
it is feared that a squaw and her ch ld, | encamped s short distance behind the | atation at O'Leary, were burned to death. !
Rumors of
sls afloat, bat lack contirmation. Let uz;
ther ‘persons being burnt are |
hope that the rumors may prove greonad 4car.
Bet ween UO’ Leary wc W eat Devon the | tires were burning so close to the railway} track that the express train, in charge of Conductor Kelly, had to be stopped several | times to exaaiine the track before proceed. | iny
At Weat Devon, Arthurs DUrnt down, aud all his lumber was des troyed. The heat fromthe burning wills and luraber, as well as from the fires in the woods, burnt the sleepers aad warped the ratla for nearty half a mile, necessitating the stopping of the train at that place. Here Conductor Kelly took advantage of he only clear space available, and here for
a time be and his men had to work hard to seep the train from being burnt up
Besides Arthur's mills, at West Devon, three or four dwelling houses were des troyed. It is said also that several farm- houses inthe vicinity of that place suc-
cumbed to the devouring element, but we cannot vouch for the correctness of the report.
The heavy rain which began to fall be- tween seven and eight o’clock last evening put the fires down a little and cooled the sir considerably. This enabled the men to gto work and make the necessary tem- porary repairs to the track, im order that the train might be able to get over. By ten o'clock new sleepers and rails vere put down and other work performed which enabled the train to pass over and proceed on her way.
The train had to proceed at a slow rate ot speed. The sleepers in many places were burnt, and between Portage and Con- way & culvert was destroyed. Here, again, the train had to stop, and temporary re- pairs had to be made before they could proceed. As they went along, the greatest care had to be taken to prevent an accident to the train. The line was carefully scrati- nized cosee that the rails and sleepers were in their places, and thatthe track was free from obstructions. On the way they could see the telegraph poles and trees, as they were attacked by the flames, sway two and fro finally falling—many of them across the track, necessitating further atuppages. At Portage Mr. Wallace's dweliiey house and saw mills were burned down. Several small houses between Port- age an! Conway also succumbed.
So yreat was the heat from the flames all along the route of the fire that it was with the greatest difficulty anything could be cone to stay the progress of the flames. The smoke was also very troublesome. Some of the people living in the neighbor- hood took the first opportunity of sending their wives and famles away from home, remaining bebind themselves to battle with
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Conductor Kelly's trains reached Suin- meraide shortly befure three o'clock this morning, Where she remained until seven this morning, when she left for Charlotte- town, arriving at half-past nine.
The mails sad passengers by the St. Liwremce were brought to the city last evening py a special train from Summer- side in charge of Station Agent Grady. As son a4 the news of the delay in the arrival oi tie Cx press was received here, Summer- axle was instructed to make up a4 special and forward the mails and passengers mimediately on artival of the steamer. This was done. The promptness on the part of the railway authorities is very commendabie.
The western freight ‘rain, ia charge of Conductor Ryan, was freli at Port Hill by order of the Superintendent uuntil daylight this morning, when she proceeded va her way. To-day ell trains except the western freight above referred to, are on time.
Up tothe hour of going to press this afternoon there was no telegraphic com- munication west of Port Hillso that §no information asto the situation of affairs tosday ia available.
Lectvke.—Professo: Braden’s lecture in the Y. M. C. A. Hall, last evening, was an excellent one, and was listened to by a high- ly appreciative audience. The circumstances uader which the scriptures of the old and new testaments were originally written, and the canon established were set forth in a clear aad comprehensive manner. Judge Hensley presided, and expressed the hope that a still — eae of persons would avail them- wives of the opportanity of hearing the con- cloding lestuand al Mr. Raden. 7
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Worship Mayor Haviland presided. On FEARED. | his right were Hon. N. J. George, United
“THE DAILY EXAMINER, - -_- _—
‘THE ARTILLERY BANQUET. A GRAND SUCCESS.
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| Twe banquet tendered the victorious artillery team by the citizens, was held at the Hotel Davies last evening, and was in levery respect «a decided success. His
States Consul, and Patrick Blake, Esq., on his left Senator Howlan and L. H. Davies, Esq., M. P. A. N. Large, Esq.,Chief of the tire department, occupied the vice-chair. The table was spread in that excellent manner characteristic of the Davies. The menu was as follows :— MENU. SOUP. Tomatoe aux Quenelles. Puree of celery with chicken. FISH. Baked Red Rock Fish —Brown Caper Sauce. Boiled Halibut—Kgg Sauce. Cucum- bers, Olives. Radishes. Picaillille.
BOILED. Boiled Capon—Supreme Sauce with Pork. Corned Beef. Ham. Tongue. ROAST. Duck ~Apple Sauce, (yreen Croose with Jelly. Rib of Beef. Sirloin of Beef Dish Uravy.
Roast
ENTREES Baked Scallops au Gratin, Fricassi of Chicken. Small Peas. Compote of Tomatoe. Lobster Rissvles.
Columbia and San Francisco. The estimat- ed saving in freight is 86 per cent.
Sr. Lovis, Sept. 18.—As the result of the inquest over the body of young Jack- son, killed in the prize fight early yester- day, Ahern, the surviving principal, has been held without bail to answer the charge of murder, while the referee, seconds and timekeepers are held as accessories and abettors.
Orrawa, Sept. 10.—Begg, emigration agent, who has just returned from England expresses great confidence that the special committee of the imperial commons will recommend a grant of three quarters of a million dollars to assist crofter immigration to Canada,
Maprip, Sept. 18.— The captain, four sailors and one passenger of a Moorish vessel captured by the natives of the Ritf ecast of Morocco have been carried into the interior with the object of selling them into slavery. The Spanish Government will make an immediate demand on the Sultan of Morocco for their release.
Seaorn, Del., Sept. 18.—A destructive tire is ragingShere. The town hall, mason’c hall, oddfellow’s hall, and ten stores and several dwellings have already been burned. Mancuester, Sept. 18.—The Guardian, in its commercial article, says there has been a little increase in business due to the conclusion of a few moderate contracts, Spot business is trivial.
CotumsBvs, O., Sept. 18.—The soverign grand lodge of oddfellows, convened in annual session at noon yesterday, with representatives present from every state and territory, and from Canada and the provinces, The delegates were welcome to Ohio by Governor Foraker, and on behalf of the Ohio oddfellows by grand master
VEGETABLES. M \ shed Pp itato, (sreen Peas. lomatoes. Beets,
Cauliflower. ;
PANTRY & DESERT.
Marietta Podding — with Persian Cream. Snow Padding—-Custard Sauce. English Rutter
Apple Pie—-with Lemon. Cocoanut Pic, Pampkin Pie. Rasp erry Tarte. Lemon Jelly. Sherry Wine Jelly. Rock telly. Sponge Cake. Wal.
nut Cake. Chocolate
Lake. Vanilla Custards Peach Ice Cream. Aa sorte] Nuts. Figs and Raisins.
Apples. Bananas. Grapes. Pears. Creamed Dates. Crackers and Celery Cheese TEA & COPFEE,
Aiter this bill of fare had been well dis- cussed, and letters of regret at their in- ability to be present were read from His Honor Judge Young, Capt. E. Palmer and Henry Weeks, Esg., the intellectual por- ciou Of Che programme was proceeded with, the chairman calling the toasts in the order in which they appeared on the list.
After the toast to ‘‘The Queen” came that to the “‘Prosident of the United States,” to which Consui (reorge responded.
“Our Guests” was next on the list. It was proposed by L. H. Davies, M. P., and supported by P. Blake, M. P. P. Capt. H. McL. Davison, responded.
‘** The Militia of Canada” was proposed by Hon. Senator Howlan and supported by Hon. Neil McLeod. Lieut.-Col. Irving and Capt, J. A. Longworth responded.
R. R. Fitzgerald, Esq., proposed ** The Press," and Messrs. A. B. Warburton and James Mclsaac responded.
“Our Contributors” was proposed by Adjutant Morson, and drew forth respon- ses from Vice-Chairman Large, Jas. Byrne, Cc. C., and D. O’'M. Reddin, jr.
“The Ladies,” proposed by, Captain Weeks, was suitably responded to by Con- sul George, Col. Irving and Adjutant Mor- son.
‘**Our Host and Hostess" was proposed by A. B. Warburton and supported by on. Senator Howlan. Mr. Davies re- sponded.
After a number of volunteer toasts were honored, the party dispersed, well pleased with the proceedings.
Telegraphic Odds and Ends. A BUDGET OF GENERAL NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Lonpon, Sept. 18.—Sexton is preparing a speech which he will deliver before the Parnell commission when it resumes its session next month. It is expected that the speech will occupy four days in de- livery.
QQurBec, Sept. 18.—The Quebec signal service reports the steamship Canopus, from Cape Breton with Coal to Montreal, off Fame Point at 1.30 p. m. with her cargo on fire. Assistance will be sent from Quebec,
Toronto, Sept. 18.—The late William Gooderham, amongst many other benevol- ent bequests, has left $125,000 for Victoria College building and $50,000 for endow- ment, on condition of its removal to Tor- onto.
Rome, Sept. 18.--The English and Ital- ian Governments have signed a more strin- gent anti-siavery convention than has hitherto existed, The new convention de- clares the slave trattic to be an act of piracy and enables cruisers to deal more promptly with the captured slaves. The Mediter- ranean is excluded froin the operations of the treaty.
Mon7reaL, Sept. 18.--When the Synod met to-day the Jesuit question was referred to a committee. A, T. Gault was elected treasurer of the Synod. Hon. G. W. Allan moved a resolution to petition the Dominion parliament for laws for the better observance of the Sabbath. The resolution was supported by Dean Carmichael, Judge McDonald, Rev. Mr. Stevenson, Hon, My. Vale, Rev. Mr. Burke, Rev. Mr. Lander, and passed.
Loxpon, Sept. 18.—The directors of the dock companies have sent a protest to Car- dinal Manning and the Lord Mayor, point- ing cut the cases of violence on the part of the strikers since the agreement for the settlement of the strike was arrived at, and stating that a number of men are refusing to submit tothe termsof the agreement. They ask the Cardinal and Lord Mayor to use their influence in the interests of peace. A conference was held to-day between Car- dinal Manning, the Lord Mayor and the directors of the dock companies, relative to the attitude of the strikers. Cardinal Man- ning promised he would urge on the strikers tu observe their agreement, and not to molest the ** bleckiegs.” The Lord Mayor said he would issue a proclamation against demonstrations by strikers.
Ortawa, Sept. 18.—A company with $300,000 capital has been organized on the Pacific coast to run the Joggins raft enter-
McKinley and grand patriarch Frost. Grandsire P. C, Underwood, president,and all the grand officials were present. The usual standing committees were appointed. A steady tain pouring down all the after- noon and evening serionsly interfered with musical and military programmes. Visitors came in by the thousands during the day and evening.
Antwerp, Sept. 17.—A large number of suits for damage have been begun here in connection with the recent disastrous ex- piosion of Corvillain’s cartridge factory. Paris, Sept. 18.—The Boulangiet mani- festo remains placarded throught Paris, the Government seemingly being convinced that its removal would only increase the publicity already given the manifesto. (QuEBEC, Sept. 18.—The engine and ten- der of the SQuebee Central Railway went through the track of the Intercolonial line at Beaulieus Wharf, Levis, yesterday after- noon. Trafic was imterrupted consider- ably.J Berne, Sept. 18.—The military manceu- vres at Hanover yesterday in the presence of the Emperor. The feature of yesterday was a series of dashing and brilliant cavalry charges. The prominent part taken by the cavalry is significant as showing the in- portance attached tu cavalry movements in modern warfare. Quesec, Sept. 18.—The palace of Cardi- nal Taschereau has been burglariized and over $400 carried off. The désks in which the money was kept were broken open. Detectives are working the matter up. Paris,“Sept. 18.—Mr. Constans, Minis- ter of the Interior, in an electoral address, declares that the real Boulangists are mere- ly jugglers, trusting in {the confusion and disorder of elections to fish in troubled waters. M. Ferry says a revision of the of the constitution means civil war. Bou- 1 nger has issued a violent final manifesto. His list shows 1800 candidates*for 50 ar- rondissments. They will entail numerous
ballotings. EET Eee SHIP NEWS. PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED.
Sept 17—Isabella, Brown, Newcastle, lumber; Harvest Home, Langille, Pictou, coal. Sept 1I8—J AGC, Reid, Port Hawkesbury; aura C, Pollard, Northport; Sea Bird, Hyde, Murray Harbor.
CLEARED. Sept 17-—Isabella, Fraser, Miramichi, bal. Sept 18—J AGC, Reid, Wallace; Laura C, oliard, Pictou; Sea Bird, Hyde, Murray
Harbor, OTHER PORTS.
Summerside, Sept 16—Ent schr Richard Thompson, Walsh, Pictou, coal; Jessie New- ell, Grady, Pictou, coal. 17—Advance, Orr, Richibucto, lumber. Cld 16—Richd Thomp- son, Walsh, Pugwash, bal; Mary Mac, Fer- guson, Richibucto, bal; Advance, Orr, do, do.
S’side, Sept 18—Ent Kate, Allen, Pictou, coal. Cid 18 Jessie Newell, Grady River Philip, bal; James Davies, Allen, Alberton, empty casks,
AUCTION SALE OF MIRRORS,
BODY AUCTION, at my Salesroom, TO- MORROW, SATURDAY, at 11 o'clock,
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12 British Plate Mirrors, ranging in size from 24x30 to 50x60 inches,
GEO. M. HARRIS, sept 0 Auctioneer.
WwW. rE. M. S.
HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Women’s
Foreign Missionary Society (E. D.) will
be held in Zion Church on THURSDAY and
FRIDAY, the 26th and 27ta inst., at 10 o'clock, a, m., and 2 o'clock, p. m.
A Public Meeting will be held on THURS- DAY EVENING, at 7.30, when addresses wili be delivered by Rev. Mr. Morton and Mrs. Morton, returned Missionaries from Trinidad, and others.
A collection will be taken.
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KEROSENE.
WO CARGOES—about 2,000 Barrels— best American, on the way and hourly
expected. CARVELL BROS.
septl7—pat 4i
NOTICE.
ss PARTIES indebted to us are request- ed to make immediate payment, or same will be handed in for collection without fur-
Fresh Parker House Rolls ond Cream Tar. Knight's Bakery this grening,
tive betreen Belay Columbly aud Gan
ther notice. McLEOD & MoKENZIE, pt pot
Men Wanted.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
20-1889.
150 TONS Barb Wire Fencing.
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PRICE LOW.
NORTON & FENNELL.
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CHALLENGE.
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and McDonald, of Pictou, to row us a three-mile double seull race on Charlottetown Harbor, on the 2nd of October next, for $100 a side, in the same boats that were rowed in Pictou on the 18th September, and have deposited with Mr. John Joy the sum of $25 as aguarantes, This challenge is open for
ten days. FRANK COLLINS, JOHN McKENNA. septl9 2i
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UNDERWRITERS’ SALE,
For Benefit of ali Concerned.
T° BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on MONDAY, September 23rd, at 12 o'clock, noon, at Mctiee’s Wharf, iigmont Bay :—The Hull and Spars, with Rigging attached, aiso Sails, Running Gear end other outfits of the Schooner C, PEARL, as she now lies stranded at the entrance otf Egmont Bay Harbor, Prince
County, P. E. Island. you’ saarris OUN & :
3coker. Evwmont Kay, Sept. 19, 1889 —2i
E, the undersigned, challenge Carroll |
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CA ERD. ISS MINNIE GALLANT, Milliner, is now working at her home on Upper Queen Street, where she will be most happy to attend to all her old customers and friends, septl9 -lw
Partnership Notice.
E have this day entered into Partner- ship as Barristers and Attorneys, under the name of STEWART & MacNEILL
Office in Newson’s Block, opposite the Post
Office. WILLIAM S. STEWART, ALBERT H. MacNEILL.
Charlottetown, Sept. 9, 1889. septl8—dy lw wky lm
DSIRABLE PROPERTY, BY AUCTION.
I am instructed by MRS. W. F. DAWSON, to sell by Auction, on the Premises,
On Monday, 30th Instant, AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.,
12 Acres of Land lying between the Upper and Lower St. Peter’s Road, about 1} miles from the city.
Also, at same time and place—I1i Acres situated on the Lower St. Peter’s Road. This property will be sold in 3 or 4 Acre Lots, to suit purchasers. Terms at sale.
Immediately after the sale of the above pro- perty, the following Stock and Implements will be sold :—
1 Oak's Heart Filly, 34 years old,
1 Barrister Gelding, 2} “
1 Grade Holstein Bull, 24 “
7 Calves, all under 9 months.
Atso—1 Cart, Plough, Wood Sleigh, Box Sleigh and Harrow.
GEO. M. HARRIS,
septl6—tl sle Auctioneer.
Estate of McDonald, Me- Donald & Co., Souris.
TRUSTEES’ SALE.
rQ.ENDERS will be received by the under- signed at Charlottetown, until WKD- NESDAY, the 25th inst., at noon, from per- sons disposed to offer for the following belong- ing to the Estate of McDonald, McDonald & Co., of Souris, P. E. L.:—
LOT 1.—Dry Goods, Hardware, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Miscellaneous Goods Wagons, Harness, Sleighs, Horse, Safe and Shop Furniture, contained on the premises at Souris.
LOT 2.—Book Debts, Notes of Judgments.
Inventories and Stock Lists may be seen on application to Mr. Reginald H. McDonald at Souris, or office of Carvell Bros., Chariotte- town,
The undersigned will not be bound to accept the highest or any Tender.
Terms Cash, A. A. MACDONALD, W. H. AITKEN, Trustees. Ch’'town, Sept. 17, 1889—tl 25th
PB, (SLAND RAILWAY, County ‘Exhibitions.
SPECIAL PASSENGER TRAIN will leave Charlottetown for Summerside at
7.45 a. m, on WwevERea*: Sept. 25th,
inst., returning at 4 p. m. same day.
A Special ‘Train will also leave Charlotte
town for Georgetown at 8 a. m, on THURS-
DAY, Sept. 26th, inst., returning at 3.45
same evening.
These trains wiil stop only at regular sta-
tions. Return tickets will be issued by same
at single first-class fares.
J. UNSWORTH,
Hand,
Superintendent. Railway Office, Charlottetown, oe
Potato Baskets. 200) INDIAN MAKE,
For sale by septl7 —2aw
CARVELL BROS,
E want a Wood Turner, a Man to at- tend a Circular Saw, six te cight Benchmen, and four smart, strong Boys,
PEREINS & SIERINS.
Charlottetown, Sept 20, 1889-—dy wky
For ihnircy Days
GREAT SLAUGHTER SALE Of Boots and Shoes.
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E will offer the balance of our Spring and Suramer Stock ata BIG SACRIFICE FOR CASH. The Biggest Bar-
gains in the City guaranteed. a ; J. C. SPRAGUE.
Fist Arrival at Aug Cui
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WE ARE OPENING TO-DAY: BLACK CRAPES.
BLACK CASHMERES, HOSIERY,
BLACK PLUSH, COLORED PLUSH, PRINTED POUGEE SILK,
&ec, &c. Ke.
BEER BROS._
DOMINION LINE pf (SiAND RAILWAY. County
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Royal Mail Steamships|
SAILING WEEKLY FROM
Montreal aud Quebe: far Liverpo’
AND FORTNIGHTLY FOR
Bristol, Avonmouth Dock.
Exhibitions.
N connection with the PKINCE COUNTY EX- HIBITION, to be held at SUMMERSIDE on
Wednesday, Sept. 25th, inst,
Aud KING’S COUNTY EXHIBITION, to be hel* at GRORGETOWN on
PS ° ‘ . STEAMSIIIPS Thursday, Sept. 26th, inst, VANCOUVER, mneeue Feres will be arranged es follows: OREGON, PE i, ee SARNIA, ONTARIO, | issued from ali stations Kent of Royalty Inaction
TEXAS. to Summerside, by forenoon trains on Sept. © thy
and from Chariottctown, Cape Travers’, tik
Passengers booked to and from all the prin- | nish and intermediate stations by aiternoon
cipal Cities in Great Britain, Ireland and the | 8i98,.08 rept 2ub, and by furenoon iravs om Continent. Sept. 25th, ali tickets being good to re tur . I
andon Sept. 27ik, 1839. the reguiar crain for
For rates of passage or other information | !@nisi will be decainet at Summerside until 6 apply to p.m. on Sept. ¥ th. s ; PPtY Return tickets will be issued to Georgetown
rom stations Weet of Royalty Juaction, by Tig-
in tivalins iatidin sid a FENTON T. NEWBERY, ai-h accommodation train oa Sept. “orn, and
sept4 Agent for P. E. Island, irom Charloticiowa, “ouris snd intermediate : stations by afternoon traits G4 Seth, « th, and on
ferengon trains on Spt. 26th, all tickets being good to retura up to and on Sept, 24th, 1s. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent.
Railway Office, Ch’town, Sept. 16, 1889
FOR SALE OR 10 LET,
> ee i. Pickling Vinegar. | $?HE Subscriber offers for Sale, or to rent
| & fer a number of years, 4 [wo-stoy
'Wouble Tenement House, situate on Great
9 CASKS EXTRA STRONG, full Gov- | George Street, between Fitzroy and Fiastom, ernment pvoof, | opposite Large’s Carriage Factory.
100 Demijohns same kind. |
CARVELL BROs.
FRESH GRAPES. —
LACK HAMBURG AND WHITE
GRAPES at 35 cents per pound. Orders will be received daily at the Store of Messrs. Beer & Gott. pd 2w t f—septl7
For terms apply on the premises to JAMES BRADLEY,
MARK WRIGHT & CO, tug ltondy
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