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PuILHMARMUNIC Practice to-night.

lon tT forget to pay your water rates,

No Crossine at the Capes to-day.

I STANLEY is reported in the ice off

Caribee: but we have not been able tu verily a + 6

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} im Reapers” remarks that the

' utticl of leet evenui gz 13 **in the Tt a mg time ayo. -

( ap Book Sal Remember the great ‘ f the Diamoad bookstore, in to-day lLevening

RS. ¢ kK ir monthly meeting to-

vy (Wednesday) evening, 7th inst., at Fall attendance desired. o HA l‘o-night My Sut ] akon ‘Three Don'ts Mr. .] 1) son “ills y oO, ‘*How Excell nt. i Ht Has t tame the chair. al steamer Halifax will make ip | the son, leaving Halifax aton \\ esta morning next, at will lay up for a lew weeks Com Comprany.-—H. Price \V npany have just con- ’ Very val son im So. sie now playing in Fredericton. i A’ -It is announced that cs 4 mm has been instructed to take the Newfield to Halifex and hold a thorough stigatiun inte the cause of the recent

PRorrssoR ‘HUTYTLEWORTH will attend a

fa met’s meeting at the Sit, Herbert Hall, Saturday, Jan. 17th, at 7 o'clock. At <oillec- tio: will be taken up to defray the expe ses of the hall. ja 6 2i

January i5.---On the evening of this date the social bepariment of the *pwerth League will hoid a Seriat in the basement cof tie Methodist (erick) Church.

femrerance.—'**To sell rum for a livelihood bad enough; but for a whole ec mmunity to ne responsi ility and guilt of such a traflic, sex a wi bargain than that of or Judas { eley, advt 1 wk

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our advertising columns, Taylor & Gillespie | sve making special redactions in binding of |

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magazines, illustrated papers, ete Those having any of the Lound, will {find it to their givie them their work. o

Natcrat Hisrory Society. — The first ! meeting of this society this year, wili be he'd next Tuesday, the 13th insc., S ‘eluck, ja the B yard of Trade Reora, Cameron Block, } when Mr. Fran 18 Bain will read a paper upon ; the Geology of the Proposed Subway Ad. mission free. jan6 dy td

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oe Caristuas PrResents..—The choir and others ce nnected with the Methodiss church

at Crapaud Corner, presented Mrs. Wesley | Callbeck, their organist, with a beautiful work box and silver pickle di-h. The presenta- tion was made on behalf of the congregation by Cornelias Lowther and O. Bb. Wadman. snwontipeieaiti

ScHOONER Damacepv. <The schooner’ Aome G., O Leary, Boudroit master, which sailed from this port Nov. 22, for Bermuda, put into St. Thomas Dec. 29th in a badly camaged condition The distance from Canso to St. Thomas is nearly double that to Bermuds schooner has drifted a ereat deal.

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“Usper all forms of license, the people have every facility to get drunk, and the young every temptation to drink. License is practical ‘free rum.’ Prohibition unenforced could he no worse. But it properly defines the business, and keeps our hands clear of

the pt ice of blood.”"— Dr. J. M Buckle Yy, mn the Christian Advocate, Oct 4, 1883. ; dec3 J advt 1 wk. > j Comixe Homz.—As passengers in the

Stanley on Saturday were severa! shipcar- penters and other mechanics, returning to their homes on the Island from the Uu t-d States, where they rep rt times for the poorer classes are everything but geo !. Board, owing Jargely to the McKinley tariff, is high, and there is a great dea] of dissatisfaction among ta¢ ixboring classes on account of the presept S.ale The Unit d States, with all its boasted adrantages, is one of the dearest pisces in th i

of affairs.

world to live in. -

~Miss Carrie Aitkin, of Bay Fortune, left home last June for the Unit- ed States, where she was employed until wo, when she fell sick wf typhoid fever, which ended fatally Ller friends in Boston decided upon bringing her remains home for interment, and after getting as far ais St. John, the authorities refused to allow the body to be taken fur- ther and ordered it to be sent back to Bos- ton on account of the nature of the disease of which she died. Miss Aitkin was a great favorite with a!l her acquaintances, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and her sad death at the early age of 24 years is deeply felt by her friends and relatives oa ithe Island.

A Sap Case

two or three weeks ago

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A Hanpsome Gurr.—The Montreal Gazette reports: During the five or six years that Lieut Col. Massey has been in command of the 6th Fusiliers he has therough!y won the favor of the officers, nua-commissi »ned officers aud men, and at the present time he is un- doub edly among the must popular colonels in

the city, In maintain'ng the high state of efticiency, which was the characteristic of the

regiment prior to bis assuming command thereof, he had at first no small difficulties to contend with, but these by dint of perseverance he successfully overcame, and to-day the battalion ie nut only a credit to the city, but to the Dominion. The services the genial Colonel has rendered, to the regiment the “boys” were not slow to recogn ze, and last evening their apprec’ation of the same took the form of a presepgation to Mre. Massey ia the shupe of a besutifu! framed oil painting, | by Mr. Robt. Harris, R. C. A., representing | the gallant cclonel iv tal! dress by the side of a charger, a nice foliage and water scene forming a fitting background to the whole. Tbe picture is a full leug h oae of the popular colonel, and ig us close to nature as it is | powsilb a fur the artist's beush to come. At} the bottom of the picture is a silver plate bearing the foliowing inscription :— ‘Presented by the office's, past officers, non- commissioned officers and men of the 6h

Jiattalion Fusiliers of Canada, in appreciation | Jane Kinslow, charged with assault. with

of the services of Lieut. Col. Fred. Massey dusting his fourteen years’ connection with the battalion.

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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

SpecraL Despatones to Tuk ExaMINen. Malifax Notes.

Hattrax, Dec. 6.

The glass blowers strike at New Glasgow has been settled and the men will resume work,

The trouble in the fire department here is still unsettled. A majority in the com- | pany gave notice to the malcontents that | they must either surrender or leave their

places, being temporarily filled by honorary members. The Board of Fire Wardens | considered an extreme course, and to-day of action until the City Council has spoken in the matter. The sentiment in favor of the abolition of the present Volunteer system and the for-

) ordered a cessation

mation of a paid department is gaining in strength. Failures in Beston.

Boston, Jan. 5. Lowell Bros. & Co., produce dealers, Faneul Hall Market, have assigned, The liabilities and assets are not stated. ' Nathan Schloss, tobacconist, Stroet, has also assigned. 840,000. Alonzo Coy & Bro., restauranters, Atlan-

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| Hanover Liabilities |

| tic Avenue, are compromising with their creditors at 25 cents. Liabilities $35,000. Drake & Brinvin, manufacturers and

dealers in trunks and bags, have gone into insolvency. lebiidoipiiiimmnanint A Bogus Despatch.

Orrawa, Jan, 8.

The alleged despatch from here to the New York Herald, in reference to Behring Sea.isa hoax. No information has been | received here as to any reply from Blaine to Salisbury, ner as to what Britain intends doing towards the protection of Canadian sealers.

Discharged.

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Hauirax, Jan. 5. Moir, Son & Co. have trouble with their soft bread bakers. The men asked for an increase in pay and were refused, the senior ; member of the firm discharging them. The } men claim that the course is owing t) the fact that they belong to the union.

sciathceiaidlite -<ioke The Live Catue Trade. MonTReAL, Jan. 5.

The enquiry into the Canadian Live Stock Cattle Trade to the Old Country was opened to-day, under the direction of W. H. Smith, PDepaty Returning Mivister of Marine, when al. the leadiug steamship agents and under- ’ The cattle shippers will be before the Commission to-morrow.

To Resume Business. New York, Jan. 5.

It is announced to-day that Decker, Howell & Co., who assigned about two months ago, would resume business at once, and that the assignee would pay one hundred cents on the dollar on all just claims presented.

Civie Election in Toronto. Toronto, Ont., Jan. 5.

The Civic Election took place to-day and was keenly contested. Mayor Clarke's op- ponent, Ald. MeDonald, developed some strength, but His Worship was re-elected by over 1106 majority.

_- Big Faiiure. Montreal, Jan. 5. J. A. Patterson & Co., wholesale millin- iners, assigned to-day, with liabilites about $200,000. The Bank of Montreal is a

creditor tothe extent ef $100,000, this be-

ing divided up among English houses,

He's Not Dead. Sr Pact, Jan. 5. General Anger says there is not the slightest foundation fur the teport of the General Miles. He further says that no battle was fought yesterday.

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Ottawa's New Mayor.

Orrawa, Jan. 5. Bukette, a prominent Conservative worker, was electel Mayor to-day by 4 plurality of nearly a thousand.

Will be Buried on Thursday.

r. Jerome, Jan. 5. The remains of the late Mgr. Labelle ar-

arived here by special train to-day. The

great politician and priest will be buried on

Thursday next.

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Potiers on Strike Trenton, N. J., Jan. 5. Three hundred and fifty operative potters at the Sanitary Ware Potteries struck to- day owing to a cut in wages. Weather suiletin. Toronto, Jan. 6.—10 4 m. Gales from east to north and northwest, cloudy with snow, turning to sleet or rain in the eastera portion, clearing and colder to- morrow. Scorr Act. —Two n2w summonses, second effences, were served last evening.

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Tax Payers of the City will remember that if a License Law is passed, the tax on

Real Estate will be reduced at least one quarter. adyt li _ - oe More Porsoxnep Canpy.—St. John has

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We are selling the balance of our Winter Goods at such low prices as will add still more to our

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trade.

Millinery Very Cheap. Geat Robes Cheap. Carpets Very Cheap. Astracan Jackets Cheap.

Bargains in Ladies’ Ulsters, Jackets and Dolmans.

Men’s Reefers and Overcoats.

Muffs, Capes and Boas.

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VOTE FOR THE RED

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Against the Act.

| For the Act.

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Charlottetown, January 5, 1890.

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play of Fancy

Charlottetown, December 16, 1890.

To vote against the ‘the upper space, where are printed in red ink.

PERKIN

FANCY DRY GOODS IN GREAT VARIET

A Big Display of Bohemian Glassware. A Big Display ef Plush Geeds.

A Big Display of Fancy Leather Goods. A Big Display of Japanese Goods.

STAPLE DRY GOODS.-VERY CHE AP

Balance of our stock of Dolls at Half Price.

Scott Act, place your the words “ Against the

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BANK STOCK

BY AUCTION.

WILL SELL bv Auction, at my Sales Room, on WEDNESDAY, whe 7th day of January, instant, at 11 o'clock, a. m. :—

40 Shares Merchants’ Bank of P. E. Island

R. BEAIRSTO, jan2 Auctioneer.

AUCTION.

AM instructed to sell by Auction, at the residence of the late Mr. John Hobbs, corner of Queen Square and Prince Street,

On Friday Next, 9th instant,

AT 11 O'CLOOK, A. M.,

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All his Household Furniture and Groceries, consisting of 1 Patlor Set in bair cloth, 1 Round Table, 1 Cheffonier, 1 Parlor Stove, 2 Redsteads, 3 Mattresses, ] Feather Bed, 2

Bureaus, lot of Chairs and Tables, 1 Kxten- sion Table (mahogany), 1 Cook Stove, | Din- ner Set, 2 Tea Sets, 1 Cupboard, 2 sets Scales, lot of Glassware, lot of Groceries, cask of Oil, 2 Sewing Machines, Shop Stove and Pipe, etc.

OUR GREAT SPECIALTY :

Law Prices ia ail Departments.

E. NEEDHAM, jan3—dy tldte pat Auctioneer.

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RSALF.—A nice Building Lot at head of Alley Street. near Prince street, situated on hizh ground and in good locality, near Upper

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another poisoned candy case, the victims

i being a Scotch immigrant family named

Stewart. As the story goes, a tall, thin women, dressed in black, passing the house of the Stewarts. gave one of the children a prckage of candy. They ate and became very il, though fortunately all live to tell the tale. Whothe mysterious woman is, or what her object, is not kuown or even guessed at,

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Pource Covrr.—This morning, William Pu cell. who keeps a beer shop on Pownal street, was arraigned b fore His Honor on complaint of a 13 year old gitl, nam.d Mary

iutent to commit rape. The assault is alleged to have heen committed yesterday afternoon

Moutreal, December 29, 1890 ” On ne side of the inscription is the arms of the regiment and on the other the crest of the Colonel's family.”

when the child visited Purcell’s shop to get a ean of beer. James H. Good appeared for Pureel!. After hearing some evidence,the c.se was adjourned,

JAS. PATON & GO.

MARKET SQUARE.

Charlottetown, Jan. 3, 1891.

Prince Street Church and School. Price low and terms easy. Apvly to GEORGE ALLEY. jan2

WANTED. -A Servant Girl. Apnly to D. Mc-

Lreop Keeper of Dominion Building. jan¢é—3i pd

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NTED.—A Servant for general housework, No washing. Apply at this office.

jan$S—lw R SALE.—A newly calved Cow, Apply at this office. 3i—jan6

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Dancing and Deportment, at T Hall, will commence on THURSDAY, dan Sth, at 4 p. m.

FE, BURRIS.

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JUVENILE DANCING.

HE second and last term of instruction in ichore

oe small parcel of Dress Goods was lost this morniry on Great George Street. Finder will please leave it at this office. tf—jans

OST.—On New Year’s night, in the Skating

Rink, asmall gold horse shoe breast pin.

‘Yne finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this office. jan3

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OQARD.—A Single Gentlemes can be accom- modated with rd and vena in a private

t. mily in central of the city. Terms reascn alla. Apety at this ffice, or to P.O, Box ene « a

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SOLID COMFORT

in a Cup of Hot Fluid Beef.

Grateful

-alatable, and Satisfying, the Drink to take when tired and used up.

Strengthening,

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INSURANCE C0,

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Assets 3ist December, 1889, - - - - - $46,883,725.70 Assets in Canada 3ist December, 1589, - - 1,131, 269.76

FIRE, LIGRTMING. LIFE,

ANNUITIES. LIBERAL EORM OF POLICY, prepared specially for the Maritime Provinces, ensures a Full and Complete Protec- tion. No Conditions cal.ing for Sixty Days or any other Delay in Payment. Losses Honorably as well as Promptly Settled. THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES.

R. R. FITZGERALD, Agent, Charlottetown. W. M. JARVIS, General Agent, St. John, N. B.

December 27, 1890.

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