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SMALL-PoX is rapidly spreading in New Brunawick.

Cueick Moxasses, 40 cents a gallon, at Beer & Goff’s. .

rts that two car-loads ohn from this Province

Tur St. John Sun re of beef arrived in St. last week.

Tue steamer Ldgar Stuart did not leave Halifax for this port on Saturday evening, as stated yesterday.

J, H. Frercner, Esq., editor of the Argus, will deliver his lecture, ‘‘Six Weeks on Wheels,” in Uigg Hall, Orwell Head, Monday evening.

Breer & Gorr's 45 cent tea is reduced to 40 cents per Ib,’

Ix Montreal, on the 18th inst., a man named Wilson, an electrician, was taken tothe Police Station drunk, and was found dead in the cell next morning.

Tae Annual P:enic of St. Patrick’s T. A. Society will be held up East River on Wed- nesday, the 18th June. Full particulars will be published in due time.

Java Corre just received at Deer &Goff's.

CanapIAN Raruways.—The aunual report of the Chief Engineer of Government Railways shows the total mileage of the railway system to be 7,905, the number of passengers carried last year to be 6,443,925, and the earnings to be $20,520,078.

Francis SaAvaGce, a merchant of Gaspe, was robbed of $500 at Royal Hotel, St. Paul street, Montreal, on the 18th, after two sharp- ers had swindled him out of $50. A _ party was arrested on suspicion, and the $500 re- turned to Savage's room.

Tue Carleton correspondent of the St. John Telegraph says a young lady of moral charac- ter, healthy in every respect—brain, heart and lung—committed suicide by drowning herself a few days ago, and the Coroner’s Jury returned a verdict of ‘* Wilfal drowning.”

Fresu Marmaiade and jams in bulk at Beer & Goff's.

Barxentine Lrema, McMahon, with cargo of 25,000 bushels oats, of 34 Ibs. each, and 316 pieces deals, containing 9,000 feet super- ficial measure, shipped by Peake Bros. & Co., cleared for St. Nazaire, France, on the 20th inst.

Art.—The oil-paintings sent by Mr. R. Harris to the Exhibition in Toronto are so well appreciated that Mr. Harris has been elected a member of the Ontario Society of Artists ; and one of his pictures (‘‘ The News- boy”) has been purchased by the Society as one of a permanent collection which they are

making.

Fresu tor of Fancy Biscuits at Beer & GoFF’s.

Ar the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court, this forenoon, Francis Coyle, arrested for assault- ing George Nicholas, was remanded for 8 days. John McCabe, for assaulting James Doolan, was also remanded 8 days. Daniel Ryan, v t, was sentenced to 3 months’ imprison- ment. Mark Wilson, summoned for non-pay- ment of dog tax, was fined $1 and cost of

summons.

Tue steamer Nettlesworth, Capt. Brewis, arrived from eae _— * noon, — a l o of general merchandise. She is a abe somes screw-boat, owned by the Southern Steamship Co., and is 977 tons burthen. She will run for the present season between ports in the Upper and the Maritime Provinces. After disc ing her cargo here, she will — to Pictou and load coal for Montreal.

essrs. Carvell Bros. are her agents here.

Tuose Thirteen Dollar Grey Tweed Suits at Beer & Sons, are really splendid value, and quite nobby.—May 15.

Tur estrian craze, says the Moncton Times, still continues in St. John, which seems to have become quite Americanized in this matter at least. ‘The papers contain long ac- counts of the walks, challenges, etc. The notorious Annie Black and Julia Woodworth were to have walked on Saturday, and pre- viously Miss Helen Freeman walked against time—25 miles in 54 hours. Miss Freeman wore a dress on the occasion which came just below her knees, and the newspaper re- ports state that many ‘‘ladies” were present and frequently cheered her! Females, pos- sibly—ladies, well, hardly.

Fresn Fies, Dates, Prunes, etc., Beer & Gorr’s.

Tue Prixcess Runnine a Timber SLIDE. — The Ottawa Citizen, of Thursday, says: ** Yesterday afternoon, His Excellency the Governor-General, H. R. H. the Princess and suite, accompanied by a number of lady guests at Rideau Hall, ran the Chaudiere slides on a crib of timber belonging to Mr. David Moore, and piloted by Mr. A. A. Humphrey's. The Led embarked at Thompson's Y; and after

oing the remous and Little Chaudier rapids, dropped down at a lively rate amid the cheers of a large party of citizens, who had assein- bled on the bridge. They landed at the Queen’s wharf, thoroughly delighted with the trip, which was as exciting as it was novel. Mr. Humphreys performed the duties of pilot inguch a manner as to win the éncomiums of the entire party.”

Krevers MARMALADE at {Beer & CGoff’s.

Danret Ryan, about 16 years of age, ap- d before the Stipendiary ve manag this orenoon, charged by Officer McGregor with ‘*breaking into the jail.” The officer was passing the jailon Pownal street last night, when he discovered three boys sitting on the jail fence. One of them—the prisoner Ryan— jumped from the fence to the street and the others to the jail yard and disap The officer followed and arrested Ryan, and took him to the Station. Re he examined the jail yard and found a cord hanging from one of the cell windows. On it was suspended @ number of of tobacco, which the boys

had evidently left for the prisoners in the jaily Ryan had completed a term of fourteen days’ imprisonment yesterday. He was to- day sentenced to three months’ imprisonment

for vagrancy.

London House.

EX “PRINCE EDWARD,”

NOW OPENING,

A PORTION OF OUR

SPRING

-— AND—

SUMMER

STOCK.

James & Ub

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ARGOSY.

The greatest achieve- ment of modern times is accomplished in the new Argosy Suspender.

By its novel construc- tion, rubber or any elas- tic material is entirely done away with.

There is no possible strain on any of the buttons, whatever the position of the wearer.

It is the most com- fortable suspender ever invented, ‘Try a pair,

For Sale, Wholesale and Betail,

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| tioning the Eastern Reumelia constitution.

Puget mare

GREAT BRITAIN. | Lonpon, May 18. At a meeting of the colliers, representing 40 collieries, at Consett; on Saturday, after considerable discussion and uproar, it was decided to resume work on Monday.

The Marquis of Salisbury, replying to a deputation, stated that he had instructed the British representative in Chili to re- monstrate against the proceedings of the Chilian Navy, and endeaver to obtain an assnrance that if the Guano works were re- constructed they will not be again molested.

UNITED STATES.

New York, May 17. A terrific thunder storm, doing much damage and destruction to life and prop- erty, passed over Washington County, In- diana, on Thursday night. Near Freder- icksburg, severai houses and barns were blown to the ground, and John Durnell and Silas Meran were killed. At Lavonside the storm inflicted much damage; three houses were struck by lightning and demolished, and three persons being killed. The storm was of short duration, but extended over quite a large area.

New York, May 19. Yesterday an agreement was signed to

California to the Hawaiian Islands and Japan. Cyrus Field promises $100,000 and itis expected the Hawaiian Government will subscribe $1,000,000 and the rest will be ene in the meney markets of the worla.

RUSSIA. Sr. Pererspure, May 18.

The Governor of Orenburg telegraphs on the 16th inst. that the fire at Nisnuiralsk had broken out afresh, presumably on the 15th, during a violent tempest, and that several Government buildings were de- stroyed. On the 16th there was another conflagration at Orenburg, which destreyed a considerable portion of the suburbs spared by the previous fire.

GERMANY. Beruin, May 18.

The Treaty between Germany and Samoa is published. It is quite as favorable to Germany as was reported.

The Reichstag approved of the proposals of the Government in regard to the duties on wrought iron and coarse iron wares.

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FRANCE.

Paris, May 17. It is expected that the Darien canal con- gress will select a plan for the canal by the 24th inst. Nathan Appleton, of Boston, was elected president of the committee on the economic and commercial aspects of the project.

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SWITZERLAND. Berne, May 18. So far as known at present, the popular vote stands 166,824 for and 138,792 against the re-establishment of capital punishment in Switzerland.

EASTERN AFFAIRS. Satonica, May 18. A firman of the Porte has been read in Pristina and Novi Bazar, threatening death to any persens who shall attack the Aus- trian troops. CONSTANTINOPLE, May 18. The Sultan has issued an tirade, sanc-

The Porte seems to be in favor of the Eng- lish demand for an extension of somewhat similar institutions to other Provinces,

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HOTEL ARRIVALS.

REVERE HOUSE. May 19.—Mrs. R. B. Reid, Alberton; Jas. B. Reid, do; E. B. Barr, Escott; Andrew H. McLean, Boston. May 20.—A. J. Ross, Summerside; Robert Caie, Richibucto, N. B.

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SHIPPING NEWS.

PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED.

May 20—Str. Nettlesworth, Montreal, 300 bbls. flour, 150 packages hardware, 40 boxes tea, 20 do. tobacco, 200 packages merchandise, 500 packages miscellaneous goods; schr. 8S. McDonald, Orwell Bay, 3,400 bush. oats; schr. Emma, George- town, 705 bush. oats.

CLEARED, ;

May 20—Barkentine Erema, St. Nazaire,

France, oats and deals; schr. J. Mc-

Denald, Orwell, bal.; A. McRae, Mira-

michi, bal.; Minnie R., Shiminicas, bal. ;

Mystery, West Point, sundry goods,

OUTPORTs. Georgetown, May 19.—Entered schr. Emel- liner, Boston, mdse; Bunker Hill, Magdalen Islands, 1400 bbls. herring; Isaac Rich, 1000 do, do.

Souris, May 13.—Cleared schr. Winfield, Scott, for New York, with 2419 bushels po- tatoes, by Mr. McLean.

New London, May 14.—Cleared schr. Bell, for St. John’s, N’fid, with 1675 bush, oats and 781 do. potatoes, by McMillan & Bown.

Murray Harbor, May 14.—Entered rigt. Gavin, Spain, ballast.

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Pasture.

aco best in the Royalty can be had by ap. lying at once at STUMBLES’ LIVERY

ABLES. Terms low to suit the times. May 14, 1879—lw

~ QUANO!

() BAGS, powerful fertilizer for Gardens 5 or general purposes

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Our Stock for this Season surpasses

anything we have yet shown, in

VALUE, STYLE «xd VARIETY !

And, notwithstanding the increased duties, we can (with a few

exceptions) sell, at

LESS THAN OLD PRICES

Millinery,

Dress Goods, Straw Hats & Bonnets, Lace Goods, Silk Scarfs,

Grey & White Cottons,

PRINTED COTTONS, CLOTHS

—AND—

Trimmings,

—AND—

EVERY NOVELTY

OF THE SEASON!

We have marked Goods very low FOR

CASH.

KUOS & SIRS

AUCTION SALES,

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AUCT TON. Molasses, Flour, Sugar, &e,

1 will offer at Auction, on

WEDNESDAY, the 2ist inst.;

—AT 3 P. M.,—

Infront of my Warehouse Queens Wharf

o hhds. MOLASSES, 10 bbis. Granulated SUGAR,

10 bbls. Coffee SUGAR, 50 bbls. Superfine FLOUR, 50 bbls. Extra do

5 bbls. BEANS,

5 bbls. Dried APPLES,

10 Casks Kerosene OIL, 20 gtls. POLLOCK.

I. C. HALL,

on Auctioneer. Ch’town, May 20, 1879.

Pine, Spruce &Hem lock LUMBER

AT AUCTION, ON PEAKE'S NO, 3 W HARP,

Wednesday, 2ist,at 6 o'clock, p.m.,

14,000 PINE BOARDS,

3,000 2 inch PINE,

6,000 Spruce BOARDS,

7,000 Hemlock BOARDS,

1,000 2 inch HEMLOCK,

(Ex Schooner ‘ Seud.”’)

W. D. STEWART, Auct’r. Ch’town, May 20—li

FLOWERS, PLANTS,

—AND—

Hanging Baskets,

Y AUCTION, at A. McNercu’s Auction Room, No. 11, Queen Street,

To-morrow (Wednesday),

AT TWO O'CLOCK, a choice assortment as above, in good healthy condition ; the products of Nova Scotia. Ch’town, May 17, 1879—li

BANKRUPT STOCK.

THE SUBSCRIBER WILL SELL, AT AUCTION !

Monday, the 26th instant,

“aT 11 O'CLOCK IN THE FORENOON,

At the Half-way House, VERNON ; RIVER,

Part of the Stock and the Hous«- hold Furniture of Geerge O'Neill, an Insolven

Consisting of—1 eae i}, 1 Double

Sleigh, 1 Wood Sleigh; 1 Hearse, 1 Ped-

’ lar’s Box, | Coach Top, 1 Shifting Pole, 1 Vis-a-Vis Wagon, 1 Cartand Truck, 1 Express Wagon and Pole, | sett Harrows, 1 Roller, 1 pair of Cart Wheels‘ (unfin- ished), lot of Bar Iron, 1 pair Bellows, } Anvil, lot of Horse-shoes, | Wheelbarrow, 1 Cow, 3 Pigs. }

SHOP FURNITURE—1 Desk, 3 Showcases, 3 Stools, 3 Lamps & Brackets, 1 Stove & Pipe. §

BAR FIXINGS—Decanters, Tumblers, * Bar Casks, Ale Pumps, Jars, Water Font, Clock, &c., &c.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE — Tables, Chairs, Pictures, Sideboards, : Bedding, Carpets, Mats, Sofas, Book-

stand, Books, Washstands, Kitchen Utensils, &c., &c. Also, 2 Horses, | Safe 1 Organ.

ae TERMS CASH.,; B. WILSON HICCS, AUCTIONEER, Ch’town, May 17, 1879—eod, wkly lin,

Insolvent Act of 1875 and Amending Acts.

In the matter of James Duncan, Jehan Fer-

uson Robertson, and Robert Robinson

es trading under the style, firm and name of James Duncan & Co.

By PUBLIC AUCTION, will be sold

ON WEDNESDAY,

‘the 2st day of MAY, at 12 O'CLOCK, noon, at Duncan’s Wharf, Charlottetown, where she now lies,

The Brigantine ‘‘L. J. Westaway,” built at P. E. Island, in November, 1871, 278 tons register. Length, 125 feet; breadth, 27.2. depth, 12.9. ‘This fine vessel was thor- oughly repaired at Pictou in May last, aan had a complete new set of a

Spars, Sails and Riggi , metalled, reclassed*at Lloyd's, 3A red, for three

years. amen BO <n

At the Public Wharf at Pictou, where she now lies, on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of

MAY, at 12 o’clock, noon,

The Prig “Peeress,” built in P. E. Island, in August, 1877, 249 tons re . Length, 104 feet; breadth, 25.8; 5 12.9. Classed Al 7 years at Lloyds, hae

a very good outfit, and loaded with deals under a charter for Liverpool, G. B.

Terms at sale. For further particulars, ap

to ply B. WILSON HIGGS, Assign e@, Charlottetown, P. E. Island,

CARVELL BROS.

May 5, 1879.

May 19, 1879—pat 2aw Im.

Chgtown, May 8, 1879.

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