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Thes cashmere is one cf the bixgest wains that black goods buyers have wer set their eyes upon. It is’a get Wack and blue black, and is

Pure Wool, Best Dye, Pull Width and Weight

ad is equal to most 75c cashmere. Eaglish make of Ladies’ Water- pfs, in black and navy. Also

° Sernmshades, Ladie®” Umbrellas, dients’ Umbretia«.

eteel tubes, cotton, silk covering, with

B woes! and ‘fla, and twill mtity handles,

Mere New Hata, New Fiewers. New Milliwery Goods, alee Aponed,

Which about complete our large portation af the latest Paris and mdon millinery novelties.

fur Flewers .are Beawdifal, Our Hate the Latesé, Our Trimmings are florrect, Miss Murphy, our Milliner, will at- Prd personally to.all orders for ¢rim— Suing, and requests all orders for Sat- Pitay tobe given as early in the Byeek as possible. Black and Cobered New Spring capes.

This department.is stocked with a

ltge variety of black and colored aew

ing Capes of ewary description, <A Pw nice golf capes ought very cheap or heavy wraps.

New Kid @Gioves

In all the very latest shades. We Marentee all Perrin s gloves and wilt Weanew pair forany which tura satisfactory.

we invite inspeetion of our

New Goods

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Wholesale & Retail,

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i iN THE INTERESTS OF

THE BLIND

An important Fublic Meetirg ia the in- .lereets of the blind will be

OPERA HIOUSE.

CHAPLOPTETOWN Iveday Evening, April 19 be pe

Bh, gramme will consitt of Music te Bland cf the School forthe Blicd US fax, Selections by the Scha! ''; Pianoforte, ¢ larionette, Cornet 8d Vox a! Solos; Ad re-s 78 by Prominent tlewen and by CO. F. FRASER, Ptiater dent cf the School, on the M4 ofthe Blind wa tree education, ig lind persons can do towards earn- oo livelibuod, the work and needs of Sol at Halifax, eic, Peht.interesting ard log may be expecied. Swimion tree. Doors open at 7,3¢, Pg © commence at 8,

entertaining

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THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN APRIL 1? 1

PROVINGIAL LEGISLATURE,

The Question Box In

Full Swing,

INFORMATION WANTED, BUT NOT MUCH FORTHCOMING-- SEVERAL BILLS AD- VANCED A STAGE.

Mwopay, April 18.

Honee met at 8.30.

Mr. A. Peters presented a petition from Lamuel E. Prowse, Henry R. Lordly, A. Mruest Ings, Benjamin Heartz and others, pragmg for an act to incorperate the Charlottetown Light and Power Company. The petition was read, and a bill ia ac-~ cordance therewith submitted and referred to the Private Bille Committee.

Mr. Shaw aeked the Commissioner of Public Works if it ia the intention of the Goverrmentto repair the wharf on the north side of the Brudenell River to be fit for shipping purposes for the ensuing aiiunen in enswert¢» the praserof mpetition from certain inhabitants of Roseneath, Georgetown Royalty, and Cardigan.

fion. Mr. Mclean said the matter wonld be investigated, and if found in the pulilic interests the work would ke pro~ ceethed with.

Mr. Shaw asked the Commissioner of abic Works to table copies @f all plans vant @pecifica ions and allau copies of tenders for ine constructen of a uew “Prince of Wales College, the name of ‘the tender ac-~ cepied, and also all pepers ard corres- poalence between the persons ‘tendering snd the Government, the names of persons frou: whom plans avé epecifications were obiained, the amount paid or agreed to be pac for each plan amd specifioztion res~ peouvely, the name of the perso appoint-

| ed inepector, and a copy of the agreement

entered into by the Government ‘with the said inepector, and the amount agreed to ‘becpaid for services ef the saidinspector.

‘Hoo. Mr MeLean said that the origi- ual epecification wonki be Jekl on the tabve, as weil as all correspomdence and papers considered in the public interests.

Mr. John A. McDowald asked the Com~ mise oner of Public Works rf he had re- ceived a petition from ‘certain inhabitants of '‘Peroley and Lot 1® praying’ for a grant of meney for the purpese of widening and turnptking the Countv Line Road leading from the Yaokee Town Readtowards the frishtown Road. If se, what action does toe Cammission of Public Werks intend to teke in the matter.

‘How. Mr. McLean seid the mecition had ‘been-received and if tiesmed in the public interestthe work would be proceeded with.

Mr. Gordon atked the Qeader of the

| Goveranent to table vopies of all psaper-

and. correspondence between this Govern enent wad tne Federal Government relative to our claims agaiast the Government at ‘Ottawa

Hoo. Mr. Warbuton seid the papers asked fer wouk. be placed on the tuhle some day thie week, probably oo Thuredey.or Fri lay.

Wr. Artbur Peters asked the’ Cou mis- sioner of Public Works i¢ be had received a petition from the inkebitants af Lot 42 praying: for the onening of @ road from Ashton Read to Fortune Road, and if so, what action the Government iatends tak ing thereon; also if he has +veceived a petition jrom the inhabitants oflore 40 and4ti far the ing of a waad from Cardigan ‘Read to Midgell River 60 as to connect with the road from &t.)Peter’s Bay to Charlottetown, and what action the Government intends taking thereon.

Hos. Mr icLean said «nch petitions it deemedsin the interests of the public the roads weuld be opened twp as requested.

Mr Avsenaalt asked the Commiseioner

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ef Putiw: Werks if he had regeived a petition fromcertain inhabitants of Cape

Kymont amd vicinity praving for the fuild- inge of w lweastwork for the protection of a ep at Fiebing Cove, and if so, what action doee the Commissioner intend to take in the ematter.

Hon. Mr. McLean said he did not at shis moment rewember about the petition, al he promised to @aswer the question {0- morrew.

Mr. Arsenault aeked the Commissioner of Public Works if he had received a pets tion from certaia inhabitants of the Live, Read, Mcl«aac Road, and 8’. Gilberv’s Road praying forthe opening ofaroad fror Line Road to Barnet Road, and if s0 what

. e . £ action doe« the Coami-sioner intend to

take in the avatter.

Hon. Mr. McLean eaid such petition had been received. Tke matter would be investigatel during recess and if it was

The Royal iv the highest grade baking powder known. Actual tests show & goes one- third (urther thas any other brand,

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deemed in the public interests the road wonld be opencd up as ré i | Hon. Mr. Warburton submitted the | Public Schools report. Gn motion of Mr

auested.

ihe protection of partridges, Mr. Arsenan!t occupying the chair.

After the bi!] been discussed at some lengih progress was reported

Hon. Mr. Macdonald

the practice in Second reading to morrow.

Hon Mr. Mactonald also presented a bill respecting Queen’s Counsel. Second read« ing tomorrow.

Mr. Shaw asked regarding the public accounts and said they had been promised for today.

Hon. Mr. Warburton raid he expected to table them today, butthey were quite ready.

Recess was ‘taken

At the evening session Hon. Mr. Rogers moved the House into committee on the bill amendvag the Water-Works Act, Mr. be A. McKinnon taking the chair.

The object of the bill, Mr, Rogers ex- plained, was'to iseua debentures amounting to $12,000 for a new boiler and pump at the pumping station. The bill was Te. ported agreed to and set down for thirt reading to:morrow.

On motion of Hon. Mr, Warbuton House then went into committee oa the b relating to assignments for the benefit of creditors, Mr. D. A. McKinnon presiding. The measure is a voluminous one, and its

had

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until 8 o’clock.

the st} Sha

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signee in order that the estates of inso)~ vents may be equitably disposed of, no preferential claims being allowed ard each

amountdue. There ie tobe an official essignee’for-each County, who shall be

Council. The bili was discussed in committee at some lengta, after which progress was reported and the House adjourred until

:@ o’clock on Tuesday. i A © Mla

INTERESTING night, Mr. C. F. Fraser, accompenied by Mrs. Fraser, the matron and twenty-four pupile from the School tor tke Blind, Halifax, arrived in the Steamer “Princess. Mr. and ‘Mre. Fraser are the gests of the Hon. Premier Warburton. All tke remain-~ img members of the party havebeen gen- erously provided for by the citizens at their home« or in boarding houses. To- vight Mr. raser’s party will give a free entertainment in the Wpera Heuse wheu masic willbe furnished by the band of the school, wy vocalists and. pianists; exhibi- tions will be givenof verious icinds of work teught in the school, apd the Superinten- dept will fully explain the life there, and the satisfactory results ef the e@acation of the b'i4é. A matinee kas beew arranged for to norrewafternoon for children and ladies who canpot attend the evenmmg concerts. Children under twelve yeare-ot ate will not aimitted to night anless in charge of their parents and guardians. The ob- jt of whe concert is” to interest the p "sic ip the free education @° these deprived «f sight. ‘and ic is hoped that as a reenlt of Mr.

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. ° } Fraser's vieit the goverement of this Prox | vince will mrovide for the edveatien of our |

bind as New Bruneswick ead Nove Scotiu are already toing, The project deserves

the warm support of the pablic, Mer. Fraser |

should be eveeted by @ fall house to night.

No entrancesfee wili be cherged, ‘but a col- |

lection will Ge taken up towards de¢fraying ihe expenses of the visit.

DRESSING WELL is Quite Fasy When You Knew Bow to Be It

many women whe are

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There are toe careless absut their home gowne. imagiove because they prt on from day to faded or dingy dress or skirt. Such women or wise: thev are the feelings

day a

| are neither economical either misers or iakiiferent to of their family or friends when they act thus. At an expease cf from ten cents for one or two, packages of Diamont Dyes, aoy woman ean make her faced gowns orskirts as good as new. hie kind of bcmework is wisdom and _ true economy. | This spring thoucacd-of w se an | thrié.y are using the Diamond Dyers, giving new lif: to old and cast-off dresses and costum<s, Sitting them for another seasou’s wear.

When you deci-eto dye, do vot risk

Lefurgey the Horse} | went Into committee on the bill relating to |

introduced a bill | the Su- |

main features were explained by the pro- | It provides for the placing of) assignments in the bands of an official as- |

creditor skering alike in proportion to the |

appointed ~y the Lieutenant Governor in |

> ) ‘Eyrertatnuext.— Last

they ace thrifty and ceonom cal |

to twenty |

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Loca} and Other Items.

} NOTICE VENT

REGARDING AINVERTISE- 7.—All cory of changes of acv-rtise-

ments andali notices of meetings, lectures,

a. m. each .! iy tot

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| For Dritt.—No. 1 Co., C. A., will meet

| for drill tonight at eight o’clock.

Jounxtor Endeavor concert, Fret Metho- cist Church Thursday 28th inet.

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| Avction —The Russe) House by auc- tion tomorrow at 12 o’clock. See ad.

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oe 1.0.0. F.—Regnlar meeting of Aiphs Rebekah Lodge, No 10, tonight. Everybody come.

C. M. B. A.—Branch No 216 C. M. B. A. will meet in A. O. H. Hall this even- ing at 8 o’clock.

ProvincraL LecisLature.—The bicycle bill was given the three months hoist thi- forenoon,

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Tre Weatuer.—Moderate to fresh north west and west winds, fine today. Wednes- day strong easterly winds, increasing clondness followed by rain.

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Tue Resse_t Hovse.—Money investora and business men should atiend the sale of the Rusee!] House tomorrow at noon. This | is the best business hotel stand in the city.

Potice Cocrt.—Three drunks were disposed of this morning. They were fined $5 or 30 days, $4 or 20 days, and $3 or 10 | days respectively.

viistiiipacian | Tue Srr Norracmpertann.— The Str Northumberland will commence regular | trips on the Summerside and Pt du Chene ) route tomorrow.

Property So_p.—The Callbeck property |sold today by R. Beairsto, Auctioneer, realized $850 and was purchased by Mr. | Jecenhe Wise.

Doctor o¥ ALcantarna.—There will be a practice at Misa McDosald’s Hall, Opera House et 7.30 sharp this evening. A full attendacce is requested. Kegular practice in future, Tuesday and Saturday nights.

One of Mise Ba'cher’s readings at the Oddfellows entertainment wifl be “ In the Addington Aqueduct.” Thies selection ie said to be one of this accomplished lady’e most taking pieces.

Tue Matrs.—Thetrain to and from | Charlottetown will conneet with the Str. | Northumberland at Summerside hereafter, beginning tomorrow tbe maile will go by this route.

Gaaxo Diviscon 8.0. T.—The second quarterly session of the Grand” Division will be held at Little York on Thut@day the 28th inst. at 10 a. m. The simera! half-fare arrangement on traina, eaday ihe 26th inst, going, and-returaiag ap to Monday the 2ud of May.

PERSONAL.

Hon. John Yeo left vesterdey oa return

} to Grtawa.

Semator Ferguson feft for QOttewa this

morning.

| It is pleasing to see His Honor Lieuten- | ant-Governor Huwlaa out again afier his iilmesa,

Mr. Jobo T. Crockett was a passenger |}oa the Princess last evening, retarning I from a bavimess trip to Halrfaz. He brought over iwenty-five fishermen with him.

Mies H. ‘‘acdonald assisted by her pupils and others will vive an eatertain- ment the Overa House on the 39tb April. The @rogrammne will comprise, music, singing, readings and dancinz, and will Ge published in a few days.

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The Field Commiesioner Miss va Booth who has jast completed an extended tour in the far weet aod B.C., is arranging to seud six offizers at once inte the Klead:ke Region. They will be sta- | tioned follows: 2 at Dawson City, 2 at Skegwav aud 2 at devea, The anttit

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and supplies fur ane yeer wi!l cost at least

| 32.500 All the eorps rm the | Deonaee oeill jon iw contribating l@ portion of the desired aevount with the | many friends and “apporters of the work. | The ioeal eros nere will make a apec ial : | offericy ov Sanday uext for this purpore.

} The juator corps hold a ap cial meeting jon Poursday the 2fe: at 8 v’ciugk p. u., i for the exeed tian,

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! Everybody most cordially invited. j

improve.

vodg materials with poor dges or imitations | é

i ~ _— q re otahe Diamond Dye+; see that your dealer | grea vou the “Diamond” that work 80)

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easily and tuccessful |

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Latest

Fad Japanese Gold Ink

Tt can be used with any ordinary pen, and will not rub off after drying. It makes the prettiest ink imagiaable.

15c a Bottle.

Joleson & Johnson

Graduates in Pharmac-. ’ A. 8S. Johnson, Ph G.

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Bev Mr. Fullerton will give tbe addr es at the service to be held in the First Meih- | Ap in- | teresting programme has been prepared. |

LOCAL NOTICES.

The Deliniator and Class of Fashion for May now in at Carters’ Bookstore. :

Keen competition is very liable to bring | down the standard of quality, we recog- | nize no competition in bate, carpets or, clothing; therefore the quality ands tyle ot goods shown by us are always ov the See our hats.—Prowse Bros. |

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White fancy shirts from 25c up, we only show the best make and only buy trom reliable makers. Ask to see our 75c and $l white shirts, no better value ever shown in

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Stanley Bros

This week we will do our best. Stocks the most com- plete we have ever shown will be sold at prices that will make a record to be remembered for many a day.

Shirt Waists Blouse Silks Trimmed Millincry Ontrimmed Hats Dress Goods Laces Trimmings

We ask your most critical inspaction. Against all others we offer our stock, and chal lenge comparison,

Quality Against Quality Price Against Price Assortment Against Assortment Quantity Against Quantity

S956 Ove vr OOSSOEOOD

STANLEY BROS.

The Always Busy Store.

Nobby Suits, Fashionable Suirs, Perfect-fittine Suits, : , «Good Wearing Suits, This is the Kind We Sell__.

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don’t throw away your money purchasing trash¥ stuff advertised now-a-days as bargains, but come to us and get the genuine article.

Remember, we sell you substantial goous all guaranteed by us or your money refunded.

Every Suit that Leaves our Estabiishment is its own Best Advertisement,

Still purchasers might have a hard time to know where to go. If we are not candid to advise them properly.

We'll give you anything, everything in gentlemen’s fur- nishings. Quality and price bound to please you, for

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IN THIS LINE WE ARE TAKIYG THE LEAD

GORDON & McLEL LAN

Upper Queen St. Men’s Stylish Outfitters

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PRIZE WINNERS

istand 2nd Prizes at 1897 P, E, I. Provincial Exhibition.

FIRST PRIZE AT HALIFAX EXHIBITION, 1897

The above prizes were won lest year by exclusive growers of

Haszard & Moore's Seeds

The Halifax Exhibition being open to the public and al florists of the Maritime provinces.

Gur New Stock is all ready aud comprises Twenty-five of the choicest varieties. We sell 6 packages of different colors, a:l choi. e, for 25c.

See ouy 1898 Catalog 12 for how to grow Sweet Peas,

A full line of choice Flox«r and Garden Vegetable Seed

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