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“The Yellow Oath.”

IRON-BOUND CHINESE OATH ADMINIS- TERED IN COURT.

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The trial of Wong Ah Foo, charged with murder, for ki!ling Loi Ab Gow in a gambling house on the Oth of last Septem ber, was commenced in Judge Wilson’s court, New York. There was a large number of Chinese to be ex- amined as witnesses in the case, and as it has often been remarked that the Chinese care but little or not at all for the American form of oath, the District Attorney moved that under the provi- sions of the Civil Code, which provides that a witness who does not believe in the Christian religion may be sworn in

the manner in which he considers most binding on his conscience, the Chinese witnesses by required, in ad

dition to taking the usual form of oath, to take the Wong Chung, or “yellow” The motion was granted, aod after the tirat Chinese witness was ¢ca!! ed, and the usual oath had _ beea

ad ministered, the yellow oath was pro-

oath.

duced, This isa piece of pAper, eleven inches long by eight in width, upon which there are 123 characters. Before

this was administered by the interpre- ter, a literal translation was furnished and read for the information of the court and jury, A free translation of the same is as follows:

This is to call the spirits, both good and evil, te descend. and watch over the trial of Wong Ah Foo, who is charg- ed with murdering Loi Ah Gow. If I swear falsly and tell one untruth, or do not make a statement according to the facts of the case, I humbly beg the celestial and terrestial spirits to redress the wrong done to Loi Ah Gow, and to punish me immediately for baving been # false witness,to arrest my soul in its flight, to make me perish by the sword, or causs me to die while on the sea and before L reach one-half the distance to China. This isthe true and solemn oath, uttered by my owa lips, and sign- ed by me this——-day of the second n.onth in the eleventh year of Quong Soy, and in proof of the earnest of my assertion, may my soul be destroyed,as I destroy this paper, by fire.

The witness repeated, after the inter- preter, every word printed on the paper, und then affixed the date and his signa- ture to it, after which, with a match furnished by theobliging clerk of the court, he lit the yellow oath and watch- ed while it turned to ashes.

In answer to questions by council for the defence, the witness szid he felt bound to tell the truth under the Ameri- can oath, and he believed that after taking the Chinese oath, he would be afraid to tell an untruth.

This is the first instance of the yellow oath having been administered in an American court of justice.

Ministerial Crises.

Shortly before the jubilee dinner of the Statistical society a series of minis- terial crises had taken place on the con- tinent, that in Eagland coming in at the close. To this Lord Edmond Fitz- maurice, in proposing the health of the foreign visitors on that occasion made witty references, Expressing his plea sure at sceingso many men of Euro- pean fame, he added that he might mention as evidence of their desire to cater for the pleasure of their guests that the crisis had been entirely arrang- ed for their delectation. (Laugbter.) There had been much speculation on the subject, but no one had yet had the courage to state the truth. (Laughter and cheers.) Her Majesty’s Govern- ment, having learnt from the agents of that office which he either did or did not now represent,that the recent crisis in France was likely to be followed by crises in Italy and Spain, had thought it their duty to arrange one here for the amusement of the guests of the Statisii- cal society, and he should be much dis- appointed if he did not receive from M. Levasseur soon after his return to Paris, a pamphlet bearing the title of “A critical comparative study of Minis- terial crises in England, France, Italy and Spain.”

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Wreck of the “City of Tokio.”

Lhe City of Tokio, which was wreck- ed towards the close of last month in the Yokohama channel, was the splen- id vessel which bore General Grant home from the East after his triumph- ant voyage around the world. When he heard oj the wreck memories were awakened of that happy time when, still in the prime of life one of the great captains of his age, having saved and ruled one of the great powers of civi- lization, and full of hope that new successes awaited him, he returned. amid the acclamations of admiring millions to his native land. It might almost be regarded asa _ coincidence that the Tokio should have struck the rocks and foundered go _ short a time before he whom it has so proud- iy carried to the shores of America sank exhausted in the deep sleep of Geath. On her last trip across the ocean, she took ex-Governor Hubbard, of ‘Texas, the newly appointed minister to Japan, to the scene of his diplomatic labors, .

Sir Charles Dilke’s friends are assi- duously and loudly spreading strong denials of the divorse scandal reports, | and insist that there is not a word of | truth inthe rumors. The denials are not believed by Dilke’s political as- sociates, but everybody has welcomed

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his return to the Llouse of Commons as an indication that whatever was the cause of his recent abseace, he does not meditate retiring: from public life.

Special Notices,

One Case Ladies’ Rubber Circulars just received at the London House.

augG—2w 3iaw why 4i

Burren Makers would do well to call and inspect the new Patent Tin Lined Butter ‘Tub just received this morning at R. K. Brace’s.

aug 4

Aut who patronize L. E. Prowse leaves his store feeling well, because he gives them the best value can be had any where. [july 24

Now is the time to get a pair of Lawn Tennis Shoes. Ladies’ at $1 per pair; Gent's $1.25. Only thirty pairs on hand. Call early — Dorsey, Goff & Co. [may 26

CLornine CLOTHING, new lot just received at L. E. Prowse’s, worsted suits from $6 75

up, Beat that who can. [july 24 Hoor Skirts 25 cents a set at J, B, Mac- dona!d’s. jy 20 GREAT BARGAINS in clothing at L. E. Prowse’s [july 24

Boston pilot bread, at Beer & Goff’s. jy15

Dorsty, Gorr & Co's. boots are giving great satisfaction.

Best of Tea, Flour, Cornmeal aud Bran at R, K. Brace’s, aug 4

Wa. Brown, Gold and Silver Plater, of such as spoons, forks, cruet stands, tea setts, watches, and jewelry of every description Shop on corner of Prince and Grafton Strects, Oharlottetown. fap 18 wky tf

New Laces just received at J, B, Mac-

donald’s. jy 20 Cuoice meal pickles, in buik, at Beer & Getl's. jyl5

Hoop Skirts and Bustles—one case opened to-day. J. 6B. Macdonald. jy 20 Fikst CLASS custonr boots and shoes made at Dorsey, Gotf & Co’s. Good fit guaranteed, Botoenxa Sausages at Beer & Golf's. Beaurirut Slippers at Dorsey, Goff & Co’s. [may26 CnEaPrstT yet, and warranted to wear. Ladies kid button boots for $2.00 at Dorsey Golf & Co. may 26 RvubBER Runes for preserve crock covers, at G. H. Haezard’s: jyad 3i Forty Quarter Boxes Choice Layer Raisins, 95 cents, at Beer & Goff's. jy9 Ir you have a piece of fine machinery to mend that you know cannot be mended in any other shop on P. E, Island, just carry it to Brown and ask him when he can have it done, for he can make any piece of machin- ery that ever was made by the hands of man. Brown on the Athenwum corner. {Aprl 18 wkly

AnoTuiER lot of Christies soda biscuit just received at Beer & Goff. ma 21

Men’s Sottrp Leatuer Broeans for 95 cts., at J. B, Macdonald’s Boot Store.

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Rys MEAL just received at Beer & Goff’s.

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Stupy your interest and buy your hats at D A Bruce’s, may 2, wkly

LueaTHER laces, blacking, shoe horns, buttons and button fasteners, at Dorsey, Goff & Co's.

SELLING Orr.—Misses’ Patent Shoes, 70 cents, old price 90 cents; Ladies India Kid Rutton Boots, $1.15, old price $! 75; Men’s Shoes $1.50, old price $1.90; Men's Brogans 85 cents, old price $1.—DorskEy, Gorr & Uo,

Curistigs Snowflake and other Biscuits fresh at Beer and Goif's, ma 28

CANADIAN and American Toilet Soaps just received at Beer & Goff's. [ja22

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HALIFAX LINE.

The new, beautiful Clyde-built iron steam- ers “DAMARA” and “ULUNDA” are appointed ty sail as under,

Charlottetown to Boston vie Halifax,

Thursday, 6th August, at 6 p. m Monday, !7th August, at 11 a. m. Thursday, 27th August, at 6 p. m.

Boston to Charlottetown, via Halifax,

Saturday, 1 August, at 4 p. m. Wednesday, 12th August, at 4 p. m. Saturday, 22nd August, at 4 p. m. Wednesday, 2nd September, at 4 p. m.

REBUCED FARES. Charlottetown to Boston.

Saloon Cabin, $8; Return, $12 After Cabin, $6; Return, $9

Charlottetown to Halifax.

Saloon Cabin, $4; Return, $6) ineluding

After Cabin, $3; Return, 35} stateroom.

These splerdid fast steamers have superior passenger accommodation.

HAVRE SERVICE.

HALIFAX TO HAvre:

8S. S. ““DAMARA,” Wednesiay, 15th July. FARES, including Stateroom and Meals :

Ist Cabin to Havre, $40 00; Keturn, $60.00

Ist do to Paris and London, $50.00; Re- turn, $70.00.

Through Bills Lading issued to New York, Liverpool, Havre, Antwerp, Hamburg and other Continental Ports,

For Freight and Passage and further infor- mation apply in Boston to A, C, LOMBARD’ SONS, 53 State Street; in Havreto I. FIC- QUET; in Halifax to JOS. WCOD, or

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including stateroom

July 2, 1885.

HALIFAX LINE.

FOR LONDON AND HAVRE

The new, fast, iron Steamship

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Wednesday, the 19th August,

making a close connection with the S. 8. “ULUNDA,” leaving bere the 17t August.

Through Bills of Lading granted to Lon- don, Havre, Hamburg, Antwerp and other Continental Ports; also to Liverpool and Glasgow, via Boston. Goods received daily, storage free.

For Freight and Passage apply to

FENTON T. NEWBERY, Agent,

July 3ist, ’84.

S.S. ‘CLIFTON’

IS INTENDED TO SAIL FROM

London for Charlettetowa ABOUT THE 12th AUGUST.

Orders by mail this week will probably be in time for her.

RETURNING WILL LEAVE Charlottetown for London ABOUT THE Sth SEPFEMBER.

For freight or passage apply in London to Stewart Bros,., 3 Fen Court, London ; in Mira- michi to R, A, & J. Stewart, or here to

PENTON T. NEWBERY.

Agent Ch’town, July 28, 1885.

BACURSION

nas CAPE BRETON, PER S. S.

‘ULU N DA,’

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Port Hawkesbury

“EXCURSION TICKETS, good to return tiil Ist SEPTEMBER will be issued for the trip from Charlottetown to Hawkesbury, thence by steamer to Bras d’or Lakes, to Sydney and retarn. Fares for the round trip, $9.00.

FENTON T. NEWBERY, Agent,

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Seliciiers in Chancery,

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Summer Arrangement

NOVA SCOTIA.

Leave Charlottetown for Pictou Landing, every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, at 6.30 o'clock, Con. necting there with the Train for Halifax, Returning to Charlottetown on Monday, Wednesday, riday and Saturday, about noon on arrival of train from Halifax,

Leave Pictou Landing for Georgetown on Thursday, on arrival of train about noon,

NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

Leave Summerside every day (Sunday ex- cepted) on arrival of Train from Chariotte- town, connecting at Point du Chene with Trains for each of the abov named places; and at St. John, with steamers of the International Com- pany and Railway for Portland and Boston. Also loave Chariottictown for Sum- mersiie every Monday morning &t one o’clock, Returning, leave Point da Chene every day (Sunday excepted) on arrival of day train from St, John, for Summerside, con- necting there with tiain for Charlottetown. Also leave Summerside for Charlottetown every Saturday evening, #bout five o clock.

By order, F. W. HALES, Secretary. Ch’town, May 20, 1885.

Boston, Halifax aud PE. Island Steamshid Lins.

Steamship Carroll Capt. Brown.

Steamship Worcester, Capt, Allaa,

FURTHER REDUCTION in the pas- senyer rates

from Charlottetown to Boston

Hereafter the charge

has been decided upon, will be :— For Single Tickets (cabin) $6.00 each. Stateroom Berths extra $2.00 each. Return Tickets (cabin) $11.00 each. Stateroom Berths extra 4 00 each. Apply to CARVELL = AGENTS. June 30—weds sats pat

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THE PALACE STEAMERS

OF THE

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On or about June 27, a steamer will leave St. John at 8 p m. every Saturday night for BOSTON DIRECT,

Fare from Charlottetown to Boston, $6.50, 2nd class ; $9.50, Ist class.

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SUMMER ARRANGEMENT,

N and after Tuesday, May 5th, the new steamer ‘‘Heather Belle,” Hugh Mce- Lean, master, will run as follows :—

Every Tuesday morning, at 4 o’clock, will leave Charlottetown for Orwell Brush Wharf, leaving Orwe!l Brush Wharf at 7 a. m. for Charlottetown, calling at China Point and Haliiday’s Wharves ; leaving Charlottetown at 3p. m. for Halliday’s, China Point and Brush W harves, where she will remain over night.

Wednesday wiil leave Brush Wharf for Char- lottctown at 7 a. m., calling at China Point and Halliday’s Wharves ; leaving Charlottetown at 3 p. m. to return, re- maining at Brush Wharf over night.

Thursday will leave Brush Wharf for Char- lottetown at 7 a. m, calling at China Point and Hailiday’s Wharves ; leaving

- Charlottetown at 37. m. to return ; Jeay- iug Brush Wharf about 6 p. m, for Char- lottetown.

Friday, will leave Charlottetown for Crapaud at 4 a. m.; leaving Crapaud at 7 a, m for Charlottetown, leaving Charlottetown. at 3 p. m. for Crapaud, remaining over night.

Saturday, will leave Crapaud at 7 a. m. for Charlottetown ; leaving Uharlottetown at 1 30 p. m. for Crapaud, and returning to Charlottetown from Crapaad same day.

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Cabin, to and from Orwell and Wharves, 30 cents ; deck, 20 cents

Cabin, to and from Crapand, 40 cents ; deck, 30 cents.

Excursion Return Ticketg will be issued from Charlotietown to Orwell every Thurs- day Evenizg at one first-class fare. Also Excursion Keturn Tickets will be issued ae Saturday to Crapaud at one first-class are.

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