Local and Other Items,

Qvery.—-W ho was the Scott Act Prosecutor following to the country on Saturday ? > fue Excunston,—Next Monday is the day ‘ the Oddfellows’ exeursion te Pugwash, N ‘ died \ovancep.—It is reported that molasses

has advanced considerably in price during

t past tew aays,

— lus Tenner Cror.—It is said that the tur nip crop is being destroyed in many places by a very annoying grub - _

Potice Cour lwo drunks—John Lane Kdward W ise constituted the docket They were disposed of for $1

and this morning

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~ = Masonite Che Brethren of Victoria Lodge, A. FP. & A. M., will please remember the special meeting this (Monday) evening at eight o clock Second deyree. — Eanty.—The Agriculturist reports that Mr.

George Lee, of Central, Lot 16, cut a crop of

hay the week before last, and has since sown oats and buckwheat on the same land. oo I. O. O. F.—St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 8,

The degree statf will assemble at half-past seven and make preparations for conferring all the subordinate degrees.

meets to-night.

> AssavLt.—About eleven o'clock on Satur- day night three Norwegian sailors were at tacked and severely beaten by several roughs, on Lower Queen Street. The roughs are still t large. - The Marine cutter Prince Edward sailed for West Point this morning. Captain the Northern Light, accom- panies Mr. Lord on his tour of inspection of buoys, lighthouses, etc.

SAILED.

Finlayson, of

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Twe Crrric.—The cruiser Critic has been ordered tothe eastern part of the Island, with headquarters at Souris, and the Vigilant,

formerly there, has been sent to the Nova Scotia coast for the present. ——

How rt 1s Done.—In front of a “saloon ” at the foot of Queen Street is placed a black- board with this ominous invitation: ‘‘ It’s all! right up stairs, don’t be thirsty.” And yet we are to believe ourselves as living in a Scott Act « ity ‘

eae a a aT Montage! The Catholics in con- Mary’s Church, Montague intend holding one of their grand Tea been so popular, Particulars

Te A nection with St. Br idge, Parties that have hitherto on Tuesday, the 14th of August. to-morrow

shesuiiedtiiiniie

Tea Party at Atperton.—The last and best Tea Party of the season will be held in Alberton, on the 14th of August next, in aid of the Catholic Charch. Arrangements for special trains and cheap fares will be adver- tised in a few days. All are invited.

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Musicat.—The Artillery Band gave an open air concert on Market Square on Satur- day evening, previous to the members being entertained at supper at the Bijou. By the way, why cannot we have more of these open air concerts during the summer months?

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Serious Accrpent.—The side of the water- works trench at Reddin’s corner having be- come loosened by the recent rains, caved in shortly before noon to-day, falling against a workman named John Bowden, breaking one of his ribs and injuring him about the back and neck.

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Workine East.—The Salvation Army has opened fire upon the town of Souris. Their meetings are wel! attended, the Hall being packed every night. American fishermen, when in port are quite regular in their attendance. Possibly after this they will have a little more regard for the three mile limit.

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Diep Asnore. —Chas. Fenton,one of the crew of the Ralph E. Eaton, of Gloucester, and son of Chas. Fenton, of Country Harbor, Guysboro, N. 8., died at Souris on the 14th inst. after a brief illness of Peritouitis. His remains were interred in the Protestant cemetery at Souris West, the Rev. J. G. Cameron conducting the funeral services.

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Monster Srrawserrtes.—Miss Helen

Dawson exhibited at Tur EXAMINER office to

day a sample of monster strawberries, sume

of which measured as much as six and a

quarter inches in circumference. The berries

were of the Shar pless variety aud excellent in

flavor. Cut into slices, with a little sugar

und cream, they would be ‘* very ffue indeed.” _ -~>--—

Mackere..—-No mackerel so far as we can learn, have been taken by the seiners on this coast yet. This time last year they had made some handsome hauls. Some say that this is

going to be a bad year for seining, but that it is likely to be atl right for hook and line later on. Whatever way it may turn out for others, we hop that our Island fishermen may catch all thay waut before the season is over. antcsiedpaahigen Tue Lossren Fisueries.—This industry was brought to a close for this year on the 14th. Many of the canneries stopped work over a fortnight ago. A few continued as longas the law permits. Fishermen whohave traps out are taking them in to-day (16th). The season.on the whole, is said to have been a moderately successful one. Some can- neries, asia always the case, did much better than others. Altogether the season s catch, will fall considerably short of that of last year. _— > Teacners Convention.—The Convention of the Teachers of the Maritime Provinces will be held in St. John, commencing on Tuesday evening, July 17th, and continuing during Wednesday and Thursday, ending with an excursion up the river to Frederic- ton on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Mont- gomery, Dr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Le- page, Principal McLeod, Miss Barr, Miss McKinnon, Miss Maria Lawson. and other teachers of this Province leave to- morrow morning to attend the convention cninsianieantiite Tux Scorr Acr 1s Krxe’s County.—A writer in a late number of the Jsland Guard- ian congratulates Mr. Nicholson, the Inspector upon the great work done lately in suppress- ing the liquor traffic in King’s County. We would be glad to hear such news il 1t were only true; but we very much fear that the Guard- ian’'s correspondent is slightly ironical in his statements. We have been credibly in- formed by residents of that County that there is no scarcity of the ardent in that part of the Island, that the list of illicit ramshops is on the increase rather than the decrease, and tliat the Scott Act is a dead failure there; so much so that many temperance men are now talking sertuusly about petitioniug in favor of its repeal,

THE DAILY TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. |

\P ’ _ ° PROLAL Despatones to Tuk EXAMINKR.

Customs Changes. Orrawa, July 15.

The Minister of Customs, acting upon the report of his inspector, has made ex- tensive changes in his staff on P. E. Island. Preventive officer Chandler, of Southport Ferry, and landing waiter Lanigan, of Summerside, have been superannuated, and their offices abolished, The services of the following officers have been dispensed with as unnecessary: McPhee, of North River, Hughes of Tracadie, Crane of China Point, Lane, McLean, McEachern and Harrison ot Souris, Hession of Georgetown, Crosby, Stuart and Campbell of New London, Phee and Waite of Tignish, Stewart of Alberton, Perry of Egmont Bay, and Myers of Crapaud. The abolition of these offices has naturally increased the duties of other officers, and the following sub-collectors have had their salaries increased : Conroy of Tignish, Brennan of Tignish, Lewis ot Cardigan Bridge, Aitken of Montague Bridge, and Doyle of Rustico. Wimbeldon-Some of the Scores.

Toronto, July 15.

A cable to the Mail gives the result of the shooting of the Canadian team on Fri- day in the St. George’s competition. The scores of the Maritime representatives were : Gunner Campbell, 33; Sergt. Case and Sergt. Adams, 31; Lieut. Smith, 26; Gunner Wilson, 23; Sergt. Miner, 22: Lieut. Dover, 21. In the Daily Telegraph competition the scores were: Lieut. Dover and Sergt. Case, 30; Gunner Camp- bell, Sergt. Adams and Lieut. Fiske, 28: Lieut. Smith, 27; Sergt, Miner, 26; Gunner Wilson, 24. :

The Pope's Letter.

Dustin, July 15.

A papal encyclical letter dated June 24, was read in all the Catholic Churches in the diocese of Dublin to-day. In it the Pope says he has heard with regret that evicted meetings had been held in which inconsid- erate and dangerous opinions regarding the papal decree had been uttered, even the authority of the decree itself being unspared. He has seen with pain the forced interpre- tation put on the decree, and the state- ments made that it was prepared without sufficient inquiry. He denies this and en- forces the decree.

A Big Meeting.

Lonvon, July 15.

Five thousand persons assembled in Hyde Park to-day to take action with reference to the imprisonment of Mr. Dillon and death of John Mandeville. Resolutions were adopted, protesting against the course of the Government in the case of Dillon, and declared that the death of Mandeville was due to the ill-treatment he received while in prison.

The Military Trouble.

Orrawa, July 15.

It is rumored that the trouble in the Governor-General’s foot guards will culmi- nate to-morrow in the resignation of. Col. Macpherson. Major Tilton is Senior Major, but being a deputy minister cannot accept command according to the new in- terpretation of the regulation.

Disastrous Fire.

Monrreat, July 14.

Another destructive fire occurred here this evening inthe building occupied by Mice & Baillie, the Star Paper Box Co., English & Co., printers, and A. D. Per- cheron, tobacco dealers. The total loss is about $20,000, which is coveréd by in- surance.

Winnipeg News.

Wuynirza, July 15. The Winnipeg City Council has granted $15,000 for the settlement of vacant lots in the vicinity of the city. Returns are completed in the Province of Manitoba and the result is 33 seats for Greenway and five for Norquay.

The Emperor's Lliness.

Beruin, July 15.

The Empress Victoria has requested Dr. McKenzie to prepare for her a true history of the late Emperor Frederick’s illness, to correct the German doctors’ assertions. It is not known whether the Empress will make the volume public.

Cigar Seizure. Montreal, July 15.

A consignment of 40,000 Havana cigars to a prominent wholesale house in this city has been seized by customs officials for alleged undervaluation. This is considered the most important seizure of cigars made for several years.

Copper Mine Sold.

~ Orrawa, July 15.

The Hawey Hill copper mine in Megan- tic Co., which was purchased last year for one hundred thousand dollars, has. been sold for 4 million and a quarter. It is said to be the highest grade copper mine in America.

The Season Extended.

Orrawa, July 15.

It is understood that the Government have, on the urgent representations of the lobster packers, extended the open season fourteen days on the Atlantic coast of Cape Breton from St. Peter's Island to Meat

Cove.

Obituary. ~~ Lowpoy, July 15.

Sir John Henry Brand, President of the Orange Free State, is dead.

Boulanger Recovering. | er Paris, July 15. |

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Personal. _ We regret to learn that George Beer, Esq., | is reported “ very low indeed.”

Mr. KE, King Dodds was one of the speakers at» ** Reception Meeting,” in Toronto, for | the National Division.

Miss Annie Alley has on view at Newson's two nice chromos in chalk, one of the Iron | Duke and the other of Oliver Cromwell,

Mr. Perey Pope, of the Savings Bank, has | been granted leave of absence for three weeks. Mr. Foley has been appointed acting Assistant Receiver-General til! he 1¢' urns.

Mr. Chester LePage arrived from Toronto on Saturday evening to visit his relatives and friends in this vity. He reports that Islanders in the Queen City are well and prosperous.

John McCoy, of St. Marys, and J. H. Rob- erts and R. Hartley, of Providence, left last night for P. E. Island, via Truro, for the purpose of purchasing horses.—St. John Sun.

ev. Job Shenton preached an excellent farewell sermon last evening and leaves for Woodstock, N. B., to-morrow morning. Mr. and Mrs, Shenton are accompanied by the good wishes of a large congregation and many warm personal friends,

Jovathan Robinson, Esq., late of P. E. 1 has moved into one of Capt. Edward Bishop’s houses on the Bank road. He is looking out for a good chance to purchase a farm in Har- vey.—Harvey, N. B., Observer.

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Avction Sate.—The auction sale of the

Revere House, Charlottetown, as advertised, will take placeon the premises on Tuesday, July 24th, at 12 o’clock, noon. This com- modious hotel, situated at the head of the Steam Navigation Co’s. wharf, Great George Street, is 105 feet long by 36 feet wide, to- gether with the land which includes the lawn in front and ten feet in the rear. This hotel is a four story building. On the first floor is a large dining-room, capable of seating 75 guests, a smoking room, clerk’s office, three sample rooms, a large kitchen, pantries, &c. On the second floor,—gentlemen’s parlor, ladies’ parlo, sitting room and seven large bed- rooms. On the third floor there are seventeen well arranged bedrooms, The top flat has been prepared for a flat roof to be put on the building, by which some seventeen more bed- rooms could be added. An adjoining building lot fronting on Great George Street, upon which a new cellar 7 feet deep is dug and walled with stone and brick, 70x46 feet. with new frame windows, doors, etc., for building thereon will also be sold, as will also a very valuable corner lot fronting on Water and Great George Streets. This valuable and centrally situated property offers a rare op- portunity to any party or company who may desire to invest in one of the best located pro- perties in this city.

DIED.

Suddenly, on the 15th inst., Major R. A. Cropley, paymaster and storekeeper No. 12 Military District, in his 74th year.

Funeral to-morrow (Tuesday) from Victoria Barracks at half-past four, arriving at St. Peter’s Church at five p. m.

At Emerson, Manitoba, on the 13th instant, Lemuel Thomas Owen, agent there for the Canada Pacific Railway, and son of the late Thomas Owen, of Cardigan, in this Island.

Weather Bulletin.

Toronto, July 16—10 a. m.

Light to moderate winds; fine weather, not much change in temperature.

Household Furniture.

[ am instructed by RICHABD SLOGGETT, EsQ., to sell

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AT HIS RESIDENCE,

UPPER PRINCE STREET,

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Wednesday, July 18,

AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.:

ALL HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comj prising Drawing Room, Dining Room and Bedroom suites, 1 Kaglish Piano, Card Tables, W hatnots, Centre Tables, Cheffioneers, Brackets, Brussels Carpets, stair Ca: pets and Rods, Oil Cloth, Rugs, Fire Lrons, Cornices, Curtains, Pic- Lures, etc., etc. Atso—t!t Base Burner, Cook Stove and Kitchen Utensils, ete,

G. M. HARRIS,

ju23 Auctioneer.

PE. island Ste?m Navigation Company.

[ HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders

of the above Company will be held in their

Office, corner Greut George «nd Lower Water

streets, on THURSDAY, the 19th July, at Seven

o'clock in the Evening, for the election of Direc- tors and other business.

By order. F. W. HALES, Secretary. Ch’town, July 5, 1888,

(GURN, WHOLESALE.

10 000 HAVANA CiGAi.S—J. Rattray & Co.

? 5,000 DOMESTIC CIGARS--Swith, Fiscel & Co.

50) DOMESTIV CIGARS-—-Savage & McCanna

N. B.—We have made a study of the Cigar Trade for the past five years, and will not be undersold by any house in the trade.

D. &o'M. REDDIN, Jr.,

Cameron Block.

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Dowinion of Canada,

PROVINCE OF Prince Edward Island, CITY OF CHARLOTTETOWN,

In the City Court, before Rowan Robert Fitz- gerald, Esq., the Stipendiary Magistrate for the City of Charlottetown.

TAKE NOTICE that His Honor the Stipenciary

Magistrate for the said City of Charlotte- town has, by virtue of the power and authority in him vested by the statute of the General Assembly of the said Island, intituled *‘ An Act in further amendment of an Act to incorporate the City of Charlottetown,” and of the statute 43 Victoria, chapter 13, in amendment thereof, ordered and appointed that MONDAY, the 23rd day of July, A. D. 1888, be the day set down for hearing all appeals made to him from the last preceding valuations, assessments or rates im- posed or authorized by the City Council of the suid City, and that on such day, and daily there- after until allsuch appeals have been heard, at the hour of Eleven o'clock, forenoon, in the said City Court, in Charlottetown aforesaid, all such appeals will be heard and finally determined by

him. Dated this 9th day of Jnly, A. D. 1888, By order, F. S. CHANDLER, Collector for the said City. jy12—tu thn fri

\ ANTED.—The Subscriber will be glad to

receive applications from a Geatleman and Wife or from one or twe young Gentlemen as Boarders, at her residence, Dorchester Street,

opposite Judge Alley’s, and adjoining the resi-

: r is . B. Macd , Esq. supe. WILLIAM, It is learned to-night that Boulange i depee of. JB 3 tvodopald. Bog : Ae 7

recovering rapidly.

- MONDAY,

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JULY 16. 1%:

BEER BROS, QUEEN STREET, CHTOWN.

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Goods, we have decided to make, FOR TH

DRESS GOODS, TREMMENGS,

SILKS AND SATENS, ‘VELVETEESS, GLOVES,

PRINT COTTONS, GINGH AMS, CRETONNES, TABLINGS,

SO ee,

TERMS CASH.

Island.

Charlottetown, July 16, 1888.

ISWEEPING R

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REE WEEKS ONLY,

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HAWS AND RONNETS, FLOWERS, | FEAt HERSs,

LACEK®, | RIRBONS, | MANELES,

“HAWLS, | SORSETS | FANCY GOODS,

Dry Goods, Millinery,

HOUSE FURNISHINGS.

E are about making extensive alterations in our premises—building a new Brick Front, remodelling the interior, &c., which will necessitate our closing for some time, and as it is necessary to dispose of the balance of our large stock of Summer

SW HwPING- RHBDUCTIONS

CARPETS,

OLL CLOTHS,

YEA TT: NGS, ROOM PAPER, HEARTED UGS, COUNTER PANES, ROUM PAPER,

SHERTINGS, TICKINGS,

The extraordinary prices we are offering must effect a speedy clearance. Freight paid on large parcels to any part of the No goods sent for approval.

BEER BROS.

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EDUCTIONS.|

—OF THE—

REVERE HOUSE.

I AM INSTRUCTED TO SELL,

BY AUCTION,

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TUESDAY, 24th JULY,

AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON,

On the Premises,

§ bee conveniently situated Hotel, popu-

larly known as the ‘‘REVERE HOUSE,” and Premises (with or without the two adjoining Lots fronting on Water and Great George Streets), at the

Hiead of Sieam Navigation Company’s Wharf,

close by the Railway Station and near the

Post Otfice and other public buildings—with

. fine view of the Harbor and the benefit of

cool breezes from the salt water.

This favorite Hotel has always received a large and constant patronage from leading fourists, Commercial Men and the general public,

TERMS—25 per cent. at sale; the balance secured by mortgage on the Premises for a term of years, bearing interest at six per cent. per annum.

427 See Plan at my office.

A. McNEILL,

Auctioneer. jy5—5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 22. wy 13, 20.

WANTS, LOST, FOUND dc.

ener eect

w4 NTE£D.—‘o hire or purchase, a second-hand Double Phaeton. Apply at THE EXAMINER office. pd—jylé WAN TED.—A general Servant. No washing. Apply at THE ExaMINER office. jy96—3i pd

pes WANTED.—Any person having a Water Spaniel, Pug or Newfoundland Dog to dispose of can hear of a purchaser on application at this office. 2awjtf—jyl4

WANTED.—A good active Boy to serve ina Store. Must have good references. Apply

at this office. 3i—jyl4

AUCTION SALE

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PERKINS & STERNS.

Seasonable Dry Goods at the Lowest Prices,

20°

Muslins,

Print Cottons,| Dress Goods, Flannelettes, |

| White | ‘Cottons,

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Shirtings,

CHEAP.

Corsets,

CHEAP.

Ribbons,Laces,

CHEAP.

White Shirts

CHEAP.

Straw Hats,

CHEAP.

Table Linen, | Cloths, Tweeds,

CHEAP, CHEAP.

Bed Ticking, carpets Rugs, | Oil Cloths,

CHEAP.

CHEAP. | CHEAP.

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Charlottetown, July 7, 1888.

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LADIES AND

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WANTED.—For one month, a good Parlor Maid to go to the seaside with a gentle- man’s family. Apply at this office.

jyl3—eod & wky

WANTED.-A good Parlor Maid. No washing Good wages. Apply at this office. jyl3—eod & wky

Boat ADRIFT.—No. 17 Double Scull. painted white, went adrift on Monday night last.

The finder will be well rewarded by returning to

J. SLACKFORD, 8. N. Co.’s Wharf. 2i—jy12

WANTED.—A competent Man as Foreman in wood-finishing or bench department of a Furniture Factory. Address “ Furniture,” care of KXAMINER Office, stating experience and wages expected. tf—jy9

WANTED.—A Cook. Apply to Mrs. H. JAMES PALMER, Kent Street, opposite Normal School. tf—jy9?

WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A Nurse. Ap- ply to Mrs. L. H. Davis. tf{—jy7

FoR SALE.—9% Grafton Street, near the Athenseum, a Cottage containing seven rooms, with good cellar. Apply to Tuomas R.

BROOKS.

tleman wents table board only for two months. Situation must, be cen

ni Address at once, See ”~ ri

1m law (sat) & wky—jy6 | BOARD WANTED AT ONCE.—A single Gen-|

WALK RIGHT IN,

GENTLEMEN,

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N NEWSON'S FURNITURE BSTABLISHMENT, AND GET BARGAINS.

Largest, Oldest and Best Place in the City. ——— = 9) =

NEVER IN A DILEMMA!

exnqureensnenitesianel (o)—— —-—

Can supply you all, and give you the best value. No slop work.

‘daily increasing. ‘He does not advertise much, but of this saving.

Sales Furniture as represented. . . e gives his customers the benefit

Don’t forget the place -OPPOSITE POST OF FICE. JOHN NEWSON.

Charlottetown, July 7, 1883.