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THE AMHERST MYSTERY. | The Latest Remuirkable ianifeste-1 tions in the case.

Amherst, N.S. 25th.—The Gazett says:—Esther Cox, who has been sutfer- ing from diptheria, has recoveved, Her friends have ascertained that the young man connected with the early history of the ease, and who ts now 1 adistunt partof Cumberland county, had the disease about the same time. and thus account for her illness. The agency has been remarkably lively during the past week, at times terribly so, arousing the tears of Myr. Teed’: family soas to make them, as well as the principal viccim of the manifesta- tions, objects of sympathy. On Thurs- day night of last week the sisters slept together on a bed in the corner of the room, Esther being at the back. Against the wall stood a fall-leaf break- fast table, with the end about 5 fect from ihe front of the bed, covered with an oilcloth. No matches that they could find were in the room. When they retired they left a lighted kero sene lamp upon the table. They bad not been asleep long when they both heard and saw the oileloth move on the

table, and fearing the lamp would be|

knocked off, removed it. The table afterwards moved almost directly from the wall adistance of twoteet. Esther received the communications :—

‘If I can get matches in no other way, I will make them.’

Both then heard various sounds which they considered the process of match-making, and soon a match was ignited against the underside of the table top and two of them under the bed, three strokes having been first heard in each case. Four persons searched the room on Friday night for matches, and when all but Mrs. Teed had left it she found one upon the floor under the edge of the bed. That night, after they had retired, a burning mitch flew into the middle of the room. Ether was informed the samo evening that unless she left the house by eight o'clock next morning it would be barned. On Saturday morning all! hands were on the qui vive, and Esther was informed that

‘If watched too closely, I will set fire between the laths.’

When Esther was dressing it said :—

‘You are not hurrying enough.’

After she had gone into the sitting-

an unused match and took it out with- mentioning the fact, E-ther told ber

‘Tt says, ‘Jane has one of my match- es.”’

Jane replied :

‘I haven't.’

Esther without knowing that her sister hal itin her hand, rejoinel:—

‘It says, ‘she lies.’ ’

Before she left the house some paper over hanging ashelf in the sitting-room became ignited and the shelf wis con-

guisbed, and a hole was burned between two laths in the wall from which the

laster had been broken about three eet from the stove. Esther left at ten and went to afriend’s house, where she has since been staying. On Sunday nothing strange occurred except the finding of three-charred matches with Others in a tin safe which hangs against the wall of the sitting-room. Nine persons, including Mr. Teed and family, Esther, a lady and two gentle- men who do not resside in town, occu- pied the sitting-room on Monday eve- ning. During the evening the rap

ing commenced, and those present om to be on such good terms with the unknown that it became extremely accommodating By raps it repeatedly —in all cases so far as ascertainable— gave correct replies to questions which in most eases could only be answere) by one among those present, for ex- ample: —‘ How many dollars have | in my hand?’ ‘How many keys on the ring in my pocket?’ ‘ How many persons are here?’ ‘How many male, female, married?” Have weany match- es in our pockets?’ ‘How many per- sons have them?’ In reference to the keys the owner himself did not know how inany he had, and doubted that they would count up as many as he heard in the reply. until he verified it. As te the question about matches it was found that each of the three men

had matches in his pocket as stated.

Several experiments previously untried | in connection with the case were now

essayed. Both Mr. Teed and the young; man to whose influence are attributed | the troubles are shoemakers.

Teed says :—

‘Can you make us a boot ?’

‘Yes.’

Mr. Teed then directed the modus operandi in order, from lasting to finish, and throwing the last on the floor, and; the distinetive sounds of the various! operations were audible, as we are in-| formed, to every one in the room, To} be explicit M.. Yeod- directed that in’ la-ting two. nails be driven at the toc. He thon said :—

*‘Deaw over the heel and drive two:

tacks, , hwo at the left side. Finish lasting, The creaking of leather drawn by the sound as of a hammes were plainly heard. viven to put in

yincers and lviving the tacks Chen directions were he shank and taek on the sole.

‘Take it to the pegger and begin

pegeving. B th parties have worked in the Am- erst shoe factory, where the pegging 3 done by a ponderous muchine, whieh makes a loud and peculiar clatter. Mr. Feed dec lures that the sound on Mon- iuy evening was a faithful reproduc- ' noise which this machine prod aces, including the turning of corners ut the toes. The bottom was evelled as by beating it witha hammer; be grating sound of the file was heard ‘'n obedience to directions to rasp off the sottom ; after which the sole was sand- papered and slicked, the last started by humps over the knee, then drawn out ind thrown upon the floor. The last yperation was signalled by a thump, is if such an article had fallen from the table to the floor.

The next process undertaken was that of sawing wood, which was performed according to Or der, so far as could be judged by ihe sonant effect. Although the com- pany were highly amused by the veriormance, the famlly felt much worried and prostrated by the con- stant excitement and terror. Mr. Teed, although willing to main- tain bis sister-in-law, docs not feel ible =6to)6«6Ubear§ «6(the.§=« additional ex pense incurred by her being a mem- ver of his household. They do not feel that there is danger from fire in the house, except while she is an in- mate, and vive as # raason that the young man referred to is annoying hem.

AAVE YOU SEEN IF ?

BOREHAM’S New Boot & Shea Store,

OPPOSITE THE MARKET HOUSE.

JUST CPENED, MEN’S, WOMEN’S, BOYS’, MISSES’ and CHILDREN’S

BJITS, SHES & BUBBGRS!

IN GREAT VARIETY,

COME and hive your feet PROTECTED. COME and have your fect kept WARM. COME and have your feet kept DRY.

W. R. BORENHAY, SOUTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE,

, tion of the

CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. I. Nov. 26—3m wed & sat

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ie aa Seat, on ET CAPSICUM:

RIES

The Greatest Medical Disecvery sinee the Creation of Man, or since the Commencement of the Christian Era.

There never has been a time when the heal- ing of so many different diseases has Deen eaused by outward application as the present. It is an wneiapaters fact that over half of the entire population of the globe resort to the use of ordinary plasters.

Dr. MELVIN’s Carsrcum Ponovs PLASTERS are acknowledged by all who have used them, te act quicker than any other plaster they ever before tried, and that one of these plasters will do more real service than a hundred of the ordinary kind, All other plasters are slow of action. and require to be worn continually te effect acure; but with these it is entirely dif- ferent: the nstant oue is applied the patient will feel its effect.

Physiciansin all ages have thoronghlr tested and well know the effect of Capsicum; and it has always been more or less used as a medical agent for an outward application; but it is only of very recent date that its advan- tages in a porous plaster have been discovered. Being, however, couvinced of the wonderful cures effected by Dr. Mrivin’s Capsicum Porous PLASTERS, and their superiority over all other plasters, they now actually prescribe them, in their practice, for such diseases as rheumatism, pain in the side and hack, and al such eases as have required the use of plasters orliaiment. After you have tried other plas- ters and liniments, and they have failed. and you want a eetain eure. ask your druggist for Dr. MEtyin’s Capsicum Porous PLASTER. Y5u ean hardly believe your own convictions of iis wonderfil effects. Although powerful and quiek in its action. you can rely on its safety foi the most delicate person to wear, as it is free from lead and other poisonous material commonly used in the manufacture ef ordin- arv plasters. One trial is a suficient guarantee of its merits, and one plaster will r~li hundreds to your friends.

Ask vour druggist for Dr. MELvrn’s CApst- cum Porous PLastren, and take no other; or, on receipt of 25 cents for one. $1 for fite, or $2 for a dozen. they will be mailed, post paid, to any address in the United States or Canadas,

MANUFACTURED BY THE NOVELTY PLASTER WORKS Lowell, Mass, U.S. A,

G. E. MITCHELL, Proprietor, Manufacturers of Plasters and Plaster Compounds

W. R. WATSON, Agent December 7 1877

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CLEARANGE SALE

DRY GOODS

0:

From this Date.

DECEMBER 29, 1878,

AT A DISCOUNT OF FROM

20 to 25 Fer Cent.,

FOR ONE MONTH,

—THE—

Following Goods !

French Merinos, French Dolaines, French Cashmeres, French Twills, Parmattas, Henrietta Cloth, Persinn Cerds, Brilliantines, Lamas, Lustres, Russel Cords,

FANCY DRESS GOODS:

Anglais Merinos, Balmoral Crapes, Crapes, Dress Cloths, Mantle Cloths and Ulster Cloths,

Plain, Checked, Fancy and Striped

WINCEYS!

Silk Velvets, Velveteenis, Biack Silks, Colored Silks, Faney Silks, Ladies’ Skirts, Corsets, ‘Ties,

Fancy Wove Goods,

SHAWLS,

ONE HALF PRICE, RIBSOMNS, | Artificial Flowers and Feathers !

ONE HALF PKICE. Ladies’ Ulsters, Ladies’ Jackets and Mantles, Biue Serges (all wool), Sca:ilet Flannels, ~ Wool Searts and Ties, Umbrellas, Jeans, Tickings, Shirtings. Ladies’ Cloth and Kid Gloves, Ladies’ Skating Gloves Brussels Carpets, Tapestry 2-ply Scotch © dply Scotch “ Unie” “ 4-4 fiemp ™ 6-4 Felt ” 4-4 Pelt " 5S Stair 2-4 Stair & Felt Crumb C.oths, Linen Crumb Cloths Stair Damask, Surtain Damask, Curtain Reps, Table Damasks and Table Linens, Toilet Covers, Blankets, Counterpanes & Bed Covers.

CURTAINS!

In Muslin and Lace—Very Cheap. Damask, Turkey, Cloth and Felt

TABLE COVERS!

OIL TABLE CTOTH, FLOOR OiL CLOTH. Buff, Green and White Window Hollands, ' Ladies’ Fur Muffs, from Fifty-six cents, in Musquash, Monkey, Badger, Chinchilla, Imitation Seal, Grebe. Imitation Mink and Mink.

Men’s Made Clothing, Hats, Fur Caps, &c. Shirts. Underclothing, and a variety of articles too numerous to mention.

J. D. MASON & CO.,

QUEEN STREET.

—_—OF-—- | at Soclock p. m. jg at Dock i

j all places ou the route to

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and Summerside receiving

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Mails for weorgetown

at 7 o'clock and Souris East and

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Post Office, Ch’town, Yist Jan’y. 1579. lm

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SEE TH LIST

FARMS FOR SALE

WEEKLY MAIL.

Parties Wishing to Seil Advertise there.

Parties Wishing to Buy, Read there.

DO YOU

WART

for sale are inserted in the 10 BUY Weekly Mail, 20 words for 5Cc. each insertion; each

additional word 2c. Advertisements of Farms A E ARM for sale are inserted in the Daily Mail, 20 words for 25c. each insertion; each additional word l}c. Advertisements of Live Stock, Auction Sales of Stock, Implements, _ ete. Seeds for sale, Exhibitions. etc., inserted at the same rates. Address Mail, Toronto.

October 31, 1878.

NOTICE. NOTICE.

Vy JE have to request the prompt payment _. of all accounts now due. All accounts unpaid aiter the

Ist Bay of February Next, will be sued for without further notice,

DUDD & ROGERS. Charlotetcwn, Jan. 13, 1879—pat h ne till feb

Quarlottetown, Dec. 30, 1378 —

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Advertisements of Farms :

BR Printing Rooms, '

FOR SALE.

ry*O BE SOLD, by private contract, that valuable FARM ot 50 acres of excellent Land, situate at Graham’s Road, Township No. 20, now in possession of Alneas Brenan. This well-known Fana is eligibly situated in the immediate cicinity of Churches, Schools and Mills, and is in a good state of cultivation. For terms and particulars apply at the office of Longworth & Shaw, Solicitors, Ch’'town. Fr. Ss. LONGWORTH.

Ch’town, Dec. 25, 1575-—

eect

AUCTION!

To be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, on TUES DAY, the Twenty-fourth day of DECEM BER NEXT, at the hour of Twelve o'clock, noon, at the Court House, Char lottetown, under and by virtue of a Powsr of Sale contained in an Inden- ture of Mortgage, bearing date the Third day of February, A. D. 1873, and made between John Henesy, of the one part, and Francis Kelly, of the other part—

LL that tract of land and premises situate

lying and being as follows, that is to say: Commencing on the north side of the Fort Augustus Road, at the south-east angle of a farm of land in the possession of Thomas Ceerley ; from thence north fifty chains, or to the northern boundary of the said John Henesy’s land ; thence east five chains ; thence south to the said road, and from thence west to place of commencing, containing by estima- tion Twenty-tive acres, a little more or less, and being part of Lot or Township Number Thirty-six, in Queen’s County, together with all rights, members and appurtenances there- to belonging.

For further particulars apply to Messrs. Hovesony & McLezcp, Solicitors, Charlotte- town.

Dated this Twenty-seventh day of Novem

ber, A. D. 1878. FRANCIS KELLY, Mortgagee.

ee

Dec. 2, 1878—1law t sale

THE above Sale is hereby postponed till TUESDAY, the Twenty-fifth day of February 1879, then to take place at the hour and place

above mentioned . FRANCIS KELLY, Mortgagee.

Prince Edward Island. IN CHANCERY.

ee

SILAS BARNARD, Executor of the last Will and Testament of James Coles, deceased, Complainant.

—AND—

THOMAS REILLY, CATHERINE RELLLY and MARY G. REILLY, by her

Guardian, Hannah Reilly, Defendants.

In pursuance of a decree made in this suit by His Honor the Vice Chancellor, i date the nineteenth day of November, instant, A. D. 1875, there will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION, on Monday, the twenty-fourth day of February next,, A. D. 1379, at twelve o’clock, noon, at the Supreme Court House in Charlotte- town, in Queen’s County—

AX that Tract, Piece or Parcel of Land being part of Town Lot Number Eighty- ninein the third hundred of Town Lots in Charlottetown, commencing at the northeast angle of said ‘Town Lot, on the southeast edge ot Kent Street; thence, following the course of the same, westwardly for the distance of eighty-six feet and eight inches ; thence, by a right-angle line with said Kent Street, south- eastwardly for the distance of forty-eight feet and six inches ; thence, by a line 1 with said Kent Street, eastwardly for the distance of thirty feet ; thence, by a right angle there- with, uorthwestwardly for the distance of six feet ; thence by a line running northeast- wardly to the southwest angle of the dwelli house ; thence, by a line at right angles wi the course of Prince Street, eastwardly thirty- one feet to the westward edge of said Prince Street ; thence, following the course of the same, northwestwardly thirty-one feet to the place of commencement ; together with tbe buildings and improvements thereon and the whpertenences thereunto belonging. ated this I'wentieth day of Nov A. D. 1878. t — T. HEATH HAVILAND,

Master n Chancery.

Solicitor for Complainant. nov 22 lawts

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Beautifully illustrated:

AGENTS WANTED in every town and

eounty in P. E. I. Send f _—- or terms and outfit

D. DOWNIE & CO.,

Sol i Box 1964, Montreal - ae

NIGHT SOIL.

Ts Subscriber, having obtained the Con}

tract to remove night soil from the City,

no one else is authorized to do so.

Night Soil only removed between 8 Pp. my. and 6 a. m.,—at 75 cents per hogshead. fo a to be made uly te me, rders left at the Police Stati i promptly attended to. ete DANIEL v Charlottetown Royalty, ) 3m ree Nov. 13, 1878,

EHOLD FARM

no pat m & tues