TELEGRAPHIC: NEWS.

spgctAL DRSPATCHES TO ur EXAMINER. } “pre

THE SOUDAN.

Gordon’s Last Despatch.

gsMAN DIGNA RECRUITING.

on pisgvieting Movement ol Russians. - nrc } Tap Mm f er ADSTONE’S TRIBULE T0 GORDON. > PRIVAT! AN Ni NTIA! DESVATCH, Lonpon, Feb, 23. The News says that Dee. 14, when (an. Gordon clared Khartoum was al! right h » sent a secret and conti jential despatch, saying that his troops were suffer-

and that Gen.

ing from lack of provisi ns, at : Wolseley should come quickly Dy Way of Metamneh or Berber

CONGRATULATIONS,

The French and German Governments ated Eogland upon ish troops at Abu

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have cordially c the victory « .

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OSMAN DIGNA ALARMED,

LOND Ne Feb. 23.

4 Suakin telegram says the arrival of British troops has alarmed Osman Digna, who istrying to gather a iarge force at

Osman recently killed a messenger

Tamai : ; . from Toka, bearing news that the Madir of | Dong la ssisted | ¥ the Shipral tribes, en-

gaged io battle with th Hadendows, who had attacked friendly tribes that were sup- plying English with grain. Two thousand of the Hadendowas were reported

killed by the Mudir and his allies.

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REPORTS. Lonpon, Feb. 23. Despatches from Cabul say uneasiness t circles because of of Russians who

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nrevaila in trovernmen the remarkable number are pouring into the Afghan capita! ostensibly as travellers. It is believed by the natives that the alleged travellers are military men, and that their visiis are connected with the rumored scheme of Russia for the annexatiou of Afghanistan.

A PROTEST.

Lonpon, Feb. 23.

The Porte has sent to all the Powers a | protest against the oceupation of M sssowah | by the Italians.

CLADSTONL ON GORDON.

Lonoon, Feb. 23.

In tha Commons this evening, Gladstone paid a tribote to the devotion of General Gordon. He defended the Government’s poliey, and said there was no suspicion of treachery at Khartoum, and that General Gordon seemed to fear nothing of the kind. He said the Cabinet would cheerfully accept the verdict of the Commons.

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Pynamiters. Lonpon, Feb. 23.

The examination of Cunningham and Barton, charged with high treason felony in causing the recent explosion in the Tower of London, was resumed this morning.

The police were informed that an attempt would be mace to blow up St. Paul» Oathedral iast Saturday.

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The Mail Rebbery.

Lonpoy, Feb. 23.

The owners of the steamer Celtic? at Liverpool, say in relation to the cutting open of the mai! bag, on the voyage from New York, that the mails were delivered intact. The despatch bag had been tam- pered with, but none of its contents were taken.

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Aid for the Poor. Loyvon, Feb. 23. The Lord Mayor has issued an appeal to the public for funds to assist the large num- ber of unemployed people in London who are destitute.

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Ottawa News.

Orrawa, Feb. 23. Pascal Poirier, Esy , has been appointed Senator to fill the vacancy caused by Sena- tor Muirhead’s death.

Dr. Tuck, of St, John, has received the Jadgeship made vacant by the death of Judge Weldon. i

A deputation of temperance M. P.'s and oters waited upon Sir John to-day, and urged the adoption of amendments to the Scott Act to be submitted by them, making the Act more workable. Sir John promised his Considera‘ion.

Inthe House of Commons to-day after foutine business several questions were pat and answered, among which were given these answers by Hon. Mr. Pope to Mr.

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Baker. The number of white settlers in Beitigh Columbia during 1884 was 9,000 chinese, 3,000; by Sir John to Mr. Larier. The Federal Government bas received no document from the Que-

bee Government respecting the payment of $5.990,000 on account of the North Shore Riilway; by Sie Leonard Tilley to Mr. Kick, Nova Scotia has presented Claling for additional subsidy, to which the Government will send an answer in about ten days.

After recess some thirty motions for re- turns were made

The House ad | marned at 10.30.

re Veatuhor bulietin. Probabilities for the neat 24 hours for

t Maritime Pro: neces, = eh To, Fe). 24 16 a. mm. Moderate to frosh southwest and northwest

Winds; fair weather, uot much change in tem- per ature.

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| Stipendiary Magistrate’s “‘ourt this forenoon.

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METE£OROLOG! Cat Orrice. {

Chariottetown | @ ‘ruary 24, 1985,

Hishest Temperature yesterJay, (read at

midnight) jens : 309 | oe ee ee Oh FO Chas eo . .

Lowest Temperature y< s‘er lay,(read at midnight)... . ; ih 6.4

! owest Temperature tl is morning ....13.9 Temperature this morning,a’ 8 o'clock. ..18 2 Temperature this afternoon at 1 o'clock. .25 2

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Local and Other items.

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Go tothe Y. M. C. A. Hall to night.

+ Moncron owes a debenture debt of $79,000. | >

JuDGR CAMPBELL, of Guaysboro, N

S., is dead, > Tur Toboggan Slide will be open this evenly, =

ei cae REMEMBER the lecture in the Y. M. C.A Hall this evening. - > SoME 1,670 immigrants settled in the Mari- time Provinces last year. - > E Bicetow & Son’s, of Canning, N have assigned, lisbilities $50,000, .

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zine for March at SY Queen Street. -

- > Hanrek’s Monthly Maga the Diamond Bookstore. > Burrerick’s Fashion Sheets for March at the Diamond Bookstore. A choice number.

ie New Domenton section No. 2, C. of T, entertainment, is postponed till further notice, sien rue extension of the postal savings bank system tothe Maritime Provinces is in con- templation,

iii Murray Dopp, M. P. for Cape Breton, succeeds M. B. Daly as min‘sterial whip for the Lower Provinces, iid coils ies

THERE was a good supply of meatat the market to-day, but other commodities were searce, Prices unchanged.

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‘Tue foreign mails left Cape Tormentine at seven o'clock this morning, and arrived in Charlottetown at 2 45 this afternoon.

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A PouND of apple preserve for 12 cents at R. K. Braces; also cranberries, chow chow, and pickled cabbage, ia bulk, [ieb 23 >

Turks at Jeddeh are circulating reports that the British troops in the desert have been massacred and that General Wolseley had committed suicide.

witli Correction. — The date on which the Military concert will be held, is Weduesday, the I!th March next, not Thursday, the 12th, as stated by Toe Examiner yesterday, > A poy who had made a beast of himself by drinking whiskey, procured at one of the illicit dens, was the only appearance at the

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THe regular monthly communication of Victoria Ledge, No. 2, A. F. and A. M., will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, in Masonic Hal}, Water St, at 8 o’cleck, p. m. Transient brethern always welcome.

sid staid Be sure and go tothe Y. M. C. A. Hail to-night, and hear Sergeant Allan relate **Reminisences of the Russian War.” Gal- braith’s band will bein attendance. Go early aud secure a good seat. —_—-—-> A Carv.—To all who are suffering from errors and indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c. I will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis- covered by a missionary in South American Send eelf-addressed envelope to Rev. Josgrn T fama, Station PD, Now Vork

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Ar a regular meeting «f the Board of Trus- tees of the Prince Edward Island Hospital beld on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst., it was unanimously reso'ved that a vote of thanks be tendered to the Ladies Aid Society for their indefatigable exertions in be- half of Ihe Hospital, and iv particular for the very successful results obtained from the late bazaar, held for the benefit of that institution D. R. McLennan, Secretary of P. E, Island Hospital.

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TENDERS.

QEALED TENDERS will be received at the +) Mayor’s office, until noon of Saturday, the 23th day of February instant, from parties willing to contract for the removal of the building at end of Queen and Water streets to its former position on Queen’s Wharf, according to a specification to be seen at this office.

The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender.

By order, A. H. MACPHERSON. City Clerk. Ch’ town, Feb. 24, 18 5—3i tu th fri

CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN, TENDERS.

4KALED TENDERS will be received at »" the Mayor's office, until noon of Monday, the 9th day of March next, from persons wil-

ling to lease Queen’s Wharf for aterm of Ten Years, together with the warehouse at the

cuter or southern end of wharf.

Tenders to state what amount lessee would be willing to pay ior rent per year to the Vity ; also what amount lessee would expend on repairs to wharf during the term of lease Che City reserving the right to land stone and deals for City purposes ; also, reserving the right of way over that part of the wharf as far down as five feet south of the building lately in the occupation of David Small, which building is aleo reserve! by the ‘ ity-

The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender.

By order,

A. H. MACPHERSON, City Clerk. Ch'town, Feb. 24, 1885—2 aw tl date tu fri

FOR | SALE.

BOUT Two Acres, a little more or les's in the villsge of Stratford, opposite Charlottetown, well adapted for an hotel. with good bathing and excellent water can be :oeu! »» the premises. ae mn cent. down, remainder on lease for 10 or 1? years, at five per cent. per annum, payable ha'f-yearly. For further particulars apply to the owner, J. P. PICTON.

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R, FHBRUARY 24 19°65

BIRTH. In this city, on the 22nd inst., the wife of A. P. Large, of a daughter.

In this city, on the 27th January, the wife of William Taylor, of a daughter,

DIED.

On the 22nd inst., in the 71st year of her age, Charlotte Jewell, beloved wife of J. B. — a native of Wellington, Somersethire,

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Funeral will leave her la‘e residence, Kent Street, to-morrow, at the hour of 2 o'clock, p m., for St. Paul’s Church, thence to the New Cemetery, St. Peter’s Road.

At Harrington, Brackley Point Road, on the 23rd ult , Ronald Matheson, sr , aged 78, Mr. Matheson was highly esteemed for his many noble qualities of head and heart, and died deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives. ‘Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord ”’

At South Wiltshire, on Ist January, Mary Ann, beloved wife of Mr. Thomas Yeo, aged 62 years, leaving a sorrowing husband and a large family of children

On the 22nd day of December last, at the advanced age of 88 vears, Catharine Martin, relict of the late William Martin, of Valley- field, full of years, of good works, a econsist- ent christain, ever ready to entertain strang- ers, with one exception the last of a large anc respected family whose son’s daughters, and grandchildren may be counted by hun- dreds of worthy and intelligent descendants.

Young Men:—Read This.

THe Vottarwe Beir Co., Marshall, Mich., offer to send their celebrated Evecrro-Vortaic Bexr and other Execrric APPLIANCEs on trial for thirty days, to men (young and old) afflicted with nervous de- bility, loss of vitality and manhood, and all kiudred troubles. Also for rehumatism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis: eases. Complete restoration to health, vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred, as thirty days’ trial is allowed, z rite them at once for illustrated pamphlet ree.

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Y. M. C. A. Tuesday Ey'g, February 24th. SERGCT. JOHN ALLAN,

Late of H. M. 16th and 20¢h Regiments of Infantry, has kindly consented to relate

Reminiscences of Active Service, (Russian War & Indian Mutiny, 1854-56.)

The lecturer will wear the uniform of his Regiment.

Chair to be taken at 8 o’clock by Col. Beer.

Admissicn, 10 cents.

Col. Beer requests that members of the militia who attend appear in uniform, and that the officers occupy seats on the platform.

Ch’'town, Feb, 20, 1885—3i fe&m pat sm*tu

Inland Steam Navigation Company

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Prince Edward Island,

- 2 Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Company’s Office, King Street, on Saturday, the 28th dav of February instant, at 3 o'clock p- m., for the election of directors aud the transaction of other business. By order of the President and Directors,

JOHN HUGHES, Secretary. Ch’town, Feb, 7, 1885—law pat

Molasses! Molasses !

HE Subscriber offers

FOR SALE,

TO THE TRADE; 150 PUNS,

CHOICE BARBADOS MOLASSES,

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A Quantity of

Tiesces and Barrels OWEN CONNOLLY.

Ch’town, Feb. 20—eod wky tl IlstAp

WANTS, LOST, FOUND, dc.

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at the EXAMINER Ofttice,

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it at the EXAMINER office.

NOR SALE—A Wanzer ‘*C” Sewing Machine, nearly new, in first-rate order;

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OST—On Saturday last, a hunting case Watch The finder wiil please leave it feb 23 OST— On Friday, the 20th inst., a Plan. The tinder will be rewarded by ieaving

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cost $45, wiil be sold at a bargain. Enquire at this office febl9 10i DESIRABLE BUILDING

NEVERAL Ss LOTS FOR SALE, on Upper Hilis- borough Street, as follows: Two adjoining the residence of Mr. Wellner, four below that of Mr Leitch, and one oa the corner, adjoin- ing Mr. Knight’s, on Euston Street. For terms apply to James DesBrisay.

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AY ANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A : Nur- serymai’ to take charge of two chii- dren, aged 5 and 7; ove with some experience preferred. Apply to Mrs. Guorge Macleod. febl3 © s very fine Berkshire Boar Id feb il tf

OR SALE. Pig. 12 me

ius old

W ANTI Lb—4 young maa of good reputa- tion desires a situation as Olerk ina store, oli», oc otherwise; good penman,

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Apply »% this vilice. feb 7

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Perkins & Sterns,

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White fsttsns, Grey Usttons,

Print Esttons,

SHEETING COUTONS, PILLOW COTTONS, FLEECY COTIONS AND ALL OTHER COTTON GOODS, WOOLEN GOODS, SILK GOODS, &C.,

AT VERY LOWEST PRICES. PERKINS & STERNS.

Ch’ town, Feb. 20, 1885.

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Great Bargains!

For the next 30 days we offer the balance of our Dry

~oods ata

LARGE DISCOUNT

as we are shortly to make a change in the business,

Special Lines of Goods are MARKED DOWN to Prices that are Bound to Sell Them.

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Don’t Fail to Call Early if You Want Bargains.

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We require a Prompt Settlement of all Accounts due up to date.

Ks Remember the place: Desbrisay’s old stand, opposite

the Market House.

W. & A.

Charlottetown, Feb. 7, 1885.

BROWN & Co.

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FOR SALE e HE property at North River Bridge,

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I formerly ccupied by G, A. Dockendorf, is now offered for Sale and described *s fol- lows :—One dwelling-house and store, 24x32; one coach-house, 25x50, and one set platform scales. If not sold by private sale before the 19th March. it will then be sold by public Auction on the premiscs.

For particulars apply to

CHAS. BE. DOCKENDORFF,

North River, P. E. I, Ch’town, Feb. 20, 1885 —wkly2i pd

COAL. COAL.

IN STORE: 300 Tons AUADIA NUT,

200 do do ROUND,

100 do INTER TOLONIAL ROUND, 150 do OLD MINE SYDNEY,

200 do SYDNEY SLACK,

For Sale Low.

Cc. LYONS, Acadia Coal Depot, Peake’s No. 2 Wharf, Ch’tewn, Jan. 98, 18RR Aw wkly

S13" 6/6 aT a

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FARM FOR SALE.

ae undersigned will sell his Farm of 100 acres of good land, situated at Bear River Line Road, Lot 43, King’s County, ten acres clear, ten fit for stumping, the remainder is covered with a good growth of hard »nd soft wood ; one mile from Bear River Station, and quite near to school. Will be sold cheap. Apply to the undersigned on the place. ALEXANDER McDONALD. Bear River Statior, Jan 2, 1885—6i wkly p?

On Consignment.

iron, Tin Plates, Piz Lead and Ingots Tin.

20 Tons Round fron, sizes 4, §, f and j inch. 150 Boxes of Tin Plates, suitable for lobster packers. 2 Pigs Lead. 2 Ingots of Tin. PEAKE BROS, & CO, Ch’town, Feb. 14, 1885.

‘The Merchants Bank of P. E. Islan.

INCTICE

} hereby given that the General Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of this Bank will be held at its benking office in Charloite- town, on THURSDAY, MARCH 5Bth, at the hour of ll a.m, for receiving a statement of the affairs of the Bank, for the election of Directors for the ensuing year, and for other purposes. :

Proxies for voting musi be left with the Cashier before Wednesday, March 4th, at noon.

SPECIAL

BARGAINS. SNIVHPAVS

THEG. L. CHAPPELLE,

Liamond Book-store, 89 Queen St, (L’town, Feb. 16, 1885.

- PHOTOS

‘For the Holiday Season!

| EWIs’ Photographs are now known as the |

most Genuine and Artistic productions a the Provinces. | Landscape and Portrait Work are made by ; men who have real practical ability and known | renown in their respective lines, | g@ The public never regret calling on LEWIS, Grafton Street, Ch’town, P, F. Islane,

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By order of the Board, F. MITCHELL, Cashier. { Ch’town, Feb. 16, 1885,—f17 tu th ti m5

SALT: SALT. SALT. IN STORE $

5,000 Bags of Liverpool Salt. 2,000 do Fishery do.

PEAKE BROS & CO. Ch’town, Feb. 14, 1884.

THE VIOLIN.

R. VINNICOMBE is now prepared to take a limited number of pupils for Violin Instruction by ‘‘Danclas” conservatory method, which is so compicte that each pupil is enabled to form a part of one harmonized body, thereby making the tuition a pleasure instead of the old class drudyery. Pupils preferred from 12 to 16 years of age. For terms apply at his residence, Water Street, Ch’town, Feb. 14, 1885.

Valuable Farm for Sale,

FEXHAT valuable Farm, with buildings thereon, situated at Belle Vue, Lot 49, containing about 60 acres, nearly all in a good state of cultivation. Asa site for asummer residence or seaside hotel it cannot be sur- passed; only 15 minutes’ drive from the ferry. Wil! be sold at a bargain. For further particulars apply to W. H. HASZARD, at W.& A, BROWN & CO., Queen Street, Ch’tewn, Feb. 10, 1835—eod wkly 3w