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A horney-handed old iikl the office of one ot the in Chicago, and enquired ied for horses that locomotives of They referred nsel, whom
companies for the man who sett were killed by the bloated corporations. — him to the companys counse he thus addressed :—
“ Mister, I was driving home one evening last week—"
“ Been drinking last ?” sententiously iaguired the lawyer. 3
“ ]'m centre pole of the local tent of Rochabites,” said the farmer.
“That doesn’t answer my question,” replied the man of law. * { saw a man who was boiling drunk vote the prohi- bition ticket last fall.”
“ Haven’t tasted liquor since the big flood of 1846,” said the old man.
“Go ahead.”
«JT will, squire. And when I came t> the crossing of your soulless mono- poly—it was pretty dark--and zip? along came your train, no bells rung, no whistles tooted, contrary to the statutes in such cases made and pro- vided, and agin the Granger decisions, and—whoop! away went my off horse scooting over the telegraph wires.— When | had dug myse!f out'n & swamp gome distance on, and pacified the other critter, 1 found that thar oft horse as dead as Perry Smith, nothing valuable about him but his shoes, which must have brought, say eight cents, for old iron. Well—”
“ Well, you want pay for that ‘ere of horse,” said the lawyer, with a scarcely repressed sneer.
“J kinder should, you see,” replied the farmer, frankly, “and 1 don’t care about going to law about it, though} possibly Ld get a verdict, for juries in our town is mostly made up of farmers, and kinder help each other as a matter of principle in their cases of stock killed by railroads.”
‘And this ‘ere off horse,’ said the counsel mockingly, ‘ was a Hambletonian cenit, out of an Abdallah mare, with s:veuteen Messenger crosses, wasn’t he? He was rising four years, as he had been for several years, and had shown 2.253 on a balf mile track on the road, hado't he? And you had been offered $16,500 for him the day he was killed, but wouldn’t take it, because you were going to win all the purses in the grand circuit with him, aod then going to move out to Nevada and buy 4» silver mine, and a Senatorship, with proceeds? Ah, I’ve heard of that off horse before.’
‘I guess there’s a mistake somewhere, sonny, said the farmer, with ap air of surprise ; my horse was got by old Butt’s roan pacing horse, ‘Pride of Lamont,’ out’n a Well-eyed, no uccount mare of my own, and now, that he’s dead, I may say that he was twenty-nine last grass trot. Why, Fred E:by’s horse, that he was fined for furious drivin’ of, was old ‘Dexter’ alongside of bim. Sixteen thousand dollars! Why, bless your soul, do you think 1’m a darn fool, or any oue else? It is true I was in town, and, for the man looked kind of simple, and you koow how it is yourself with horse~ trading. I asked the cuss mor’o the animal might have been worth. IL asked him $65, aod I have taken $40.’
‘Forty dollars!’ gasped the lawyer ;
‘forty duilars.’ ‘Yes,’ replied the tarmer, meckly and | energetically, ‘it kinder looks like a big sum, » know, for ao old hoss; but that ‘ere oft hoss could pull a mighty good loud, considering. ‘'nen I was kinde: shook up, and the pole of my wagon was ti busted, and I had to get the harness fixed, aad there’s my loss of time, aud all that counts. Say about fifty dollars, and it’s all square.’
The lawyer whispered softly to himself, ‘Well, I'll be bulldozed !” and filled out a check for $50.
‘Sir,’ said he, covering the old man’s hand, ‘you ure the first honest man | have met in the course of a legal ex~ perience of twenty-three years ; the first farmer whose horse was worth less than a thousand dollars, and could not trot better than 234 without trainiog. Here also is a free pass for yourself and male heirs is a direct line for three generations. And if you have a young boy to spare, we will
teach him telegraphing, and fiod him steady avd lucrative employment.’ The honest old farmer took the check aud departed, smiting his horny leg with | his brawny hand io triumph as he did so, with the remark :
‘I knew I'd fetch him on the honest track! Last horse I had killed 1 swore was 2 trotter, and all I got was $165 and interest. Honesty is the best policy.’
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Some one said to a parvenue whose brother had remained iu poverty, “ You are; I believe, the brother of M.Durand?”’ “No, Sir, I am not his brother,—he is
mive.” A Wew Bedford lady, who did not want
to use slang, recen'ly enquired of a shop- keeper the price of a “burst” of General)
Grant.
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stall
-AT THE-
London House
THE GREAT
CASH SALE
Advertised during the months of Novembet and December, which has given such univer- sal satisfaction in town and country, we have
decided
from the beginning of
to continue
the year, offering still Greater Attractions to
those who wish to buy.
A Choice Lot of ENGLISH TEAS, by chest and small package, marked very low.
GREAT
INDUGEMENTS
Are offered the Cloth Department, and
parties in want of Suits
1D
or Single Garments, can have them made up the
notice, and in the best
at shortest
style.
The latest instalment of NEW GOODS just received by “Nerthern Light,” via Halifax.
GEO. DAVIES & G0.
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We Will Offer on Saturday Next, the Sth inst.,
THE BALANCE OF OUR SPLENDID STOCK OF
Black and Cslored Dress Goods,
Cashmeres, French Merinoes, Persian Cords, Paramattas, Repps. Poplins, Serges, Lustres, Coburgs, ete., at cost.
A SPECIAL LOT OF
FANCY DRESS COODS,
at half price.
Balance of Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, at half price. * Balance of AlL-Wool Shawls,
at cost.
A Special Lot Selling at haif Price.
Balance of Ladies’ Wool Scarfs, Clouds, Breakiast Shawis, Sleeve- less Jackeis and Sacques, AT HALF PRICE,
A Lot of Ladies’ Holsery |
AT COST.
THE BALANCE OF LADIES’ ULSTERS
—AND-—
WATERPROU! TANT Ls
AT HALF PRICE.
THE SALANCE RAILWAY RUGS
AT COST.
SPECIAL LOT, IN
BED QUILTS!
45 cis., 65 cts. and $1.09 each.
The Balance Red, White and Fancy Flannels at Cost.
Balance All-Woal Blankets,
at the following rates :—
Parrs for $4.25 worth $5.50; $4.50 worth $6.00 ; $5.00 worth $6.50; $5.25 «worth $7.00.
THE BALANCE OF CLOTH AND RUBBER OVERSHOES:
Mens’ Plain, $1.10 per pair; Fancy, $1.20 per pair; Ladies’ Plain, 85 cts. per pair; Fancy, $1.00 per pair.
300 50Z. TOWELS !
Special Lines,—4 cts., 8 cts., 12 cts., 25 cts. each. A decided bargain.
SHEETINGS AT COST!
Clothing Departinent.
The Balance of Men’s Reefers, Top Coats and Ulsters,
AT THE FOLLOWING RATES:
Reefers for $4.00, worth $4.75 3 $5, worth $6.00; $6.00, worth $7; Top Coats for $4.75, worth $5.75 3 $5.75, worth $7.25 : $9.75, worth $11.95.
Ulsters for $7.50, worth $9.60; $8.50, worth $10; $10.50, worth $12.06.
The Balance of Boys’ Clothing
AT A GREAT BARGAIN.
A LOT OF MEN’S ALL-WO0L FLANNEL SHIRTS,
For $1.25, worth $1.75.
THE BALANCE OF
Buffaio ard Wo'f Robes, Coon Skin Ceats, Ladies’ Fur Muffs and Mantles,
‘AT COST.
Black & Colored Silks, at Cost,
A LOT*OF
FANCY & JAPANESE SILKS ! AT HALF-PRICE.
The Balance of the 7,000 YARDS OF CAR- PET, advertised during the month of December, in
RICH BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, WOOLS, FELTS, &C.,
We only ask an inspection of the
CARPET DEPARTMENT
and are confident the prices will give sa- tisfaction, and so with every other de- porunentof the house, as the stock
&C.
and extent.
DAVIES & 60,
January 3rd, 1878,
is unrivalled for its value GEO,
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RAILWAY TIME.
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RR. SN HESTON,
WATGH, GLOCKMAKER AND JEWELER,
NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. ISLAND
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, GOL) CHAINS, SILVERWARE
WEDDING AND
GBN PS’
MouRNING RINGS,
BROOCHES, PINS,
Clocks, Ships’ Barometers Chronometers, &c., 9 ALWAYS ON HAND.
Chronometers Adjusted, Rated, and to Hire.
decl5—dim
an
House to Let.
F eight rooms, in good repair, lately oceu- , Immediate !
pied by Mr. A. McDougall. possession given. Apply to Mrs. A, Me- Dougall, or the undersigned. None but a careful and good tenant need apply. RICHARD WEEKS. Charlottetown, Dec. 13, 1877. -—tf
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} = LAN Om oq The Greatest Medical Discovery since
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 been caused by outward application as the present. It is an undisputed fact that over half of the entire population of the globe resort to the use of ordinary plasters.
Dt. MELVIN’s CapstcuM Porovs PLASTERS are acknowledged by all who have used them, to 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 to effect a cure; but with these it is entirely dif- ferent: the instant oue is applied the patient will feel its effect.
Physicians in all ages have thoroughly tested and well know the effect of Capsicum; and it has always been more or less used as @ 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, convinced of the wonderful cures effected by Dr. MELyin’s CAPSICUM Porous PLASTERS, and their superiority over all other plasters, they now actnally prescribe them, in their practice, for such diseases as rheumatism, pain in the side and back, and all such cases as have required the use of plasters orliniment. After you have tried other plas- ters.and liniments, and they have failed, and you want a certain cure, ask your druggist for
yR. MELYVIN’S CAPSICUM PoHOUS PLASTER. You can hardly believe your own convictions of its wonderful effects. Although powerful and quick in its action, you can rely on its safety foi the most delicate person to wear, as it is frea from lead and other poisonous material commonly used in the manufacture ef ordin- ary plasters. One trial is a sufficient guarantee of its merits, and one plaster will sell hundreds to your friends.
Ask your druggist for DR. MELVIN’s CAPSI- cum Porous PLASTER, and take no other; or, on receipt of 25 cents for one, $1 for five, 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. 8. A., G. E. MITCHELL, Proprietor, Manufacturers of Plasters and Plaster Compounds
W.R. WATSON, Agent.
December 7, 1877.
Winter lixpress,
HE INTERCOLONIAL EXPRESS CO. will continue their business during the winter via Steamer Northern Light.
Express closes every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening at 6 o’clock, and is received here on the same evenings at 5 o'clock.
Goods, Vaiuables, and money, forwarded, making as quick time as the mails.
THEO. L. CHAPPELLE, Agent.
Diamond Bookstore, 85 North Side Queen
Square. Ch’town, Dec. 26, 1887.—3i
OSTRICH FEATHERS
Cleaned, Dyed and Curled. Kid Glove Neckties and Ribboms Cleaned an Dyed: Also--Gent’s Clothing, ete.
Orders left at the Shop of Mr. W. W. Stumbles, 27 Great George Street, promptly attended to.
G. ¢. Gilmour, Silk Dyer, etc., Fitzroy Street.
Dec. 26—1m 2aw
MORE SNOW! Buy Harvie's Almanac
FOR 1878—PRICE 12 CENTS, Jan. 3—
OLASSES-—lIn Store and to arrive for Winter’s Stock, 125 Puns. Barbadoes & Cienfugos. CARVELL BROS, Dec. 5—pat 3
COAL! COAL! . OUND & NIT at
W. W. CLARKBE’S, Ch’town, Jan. 5—4w 2aw
LOR SALE—A few second-hand Kerosene " ne cheap, at EXAMINER OFyicu, oY. _
i: ment.
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oilduty in the late war, and
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Ciry oF CHARLOTTETOWN, Mayor’s Ctlice, Dec. 27, 1877.
SEALED TENDERS
wm be received at the Mayor's Office, endorsed ‘‘ Tenders for Blacksmith Work,” until TUESDAY, 5th Jan > 1877, at 4p, m., for Blacksmith Wo
required for the City of Charlottetown duri
the year ending 3lst December, 1378. Speci- fication to be seen at the Mayor's Office. By
order, WM. B. MORRISON, City Clerk. Dec. 27—2aw till 15th ar till 15th
American & Foreign Patents
Gilmore, Smith & Oo., Successors tv Chipman,
Hosmer & Co,
Sy coed procured in all countuiws, No tise in advance. No charge for.services unti! the patent is granted. Preliminary examinations ree. Our vaiuable pamphlet sent free upon re vipt of stamp.
Address, GILMORE, SMITH & CO.,
Washington, D. Cc.
ARREARS OF PAY, BOUNTY, ETC.
EDERAL Officers, Soldiers and Sailors of
the late war, or their heirs, are ig maaey caes entitied to money trom the Guver > ment, which has beeu found to be due since final pay- Write full history ef service aud s amount of pay and bounty received.
Certificates of Adjutaat General U. S. a.* showing service and honorable discharge there~ trom, in place of discharge lost, procured for a a> a
Suclose stamp to Gilmore & Co.,a ply, With blanks, will be sent free. ters
PENSIONS. — PENSIONS. A
LL Federal Officers, Soldiers and Sailors, wounded, ruptured, or injured, im the line
isabled thereby, vo obtain a pension. .
Widows, aod minor children of Officers, Sole ders and Sailors, who have died since discharge
vt disease contracted or weunds and injuries re
eived in the service and iu the line ot duty, cam
procure pensions by addressing Gilmore & Co,
lucreased rates tor pensioners obtained. Bounty Land Warrants procured for service ig wars prior to March 3,1855. There are no ware
rants granted for service in the late rebellion. .
Send stamp to Gilmore & Co., Wasbi D.C., tuil instructions. angen
July24 187%.
MORTGAGE SALE,
‘be Sold, by PUBLIC AU“TIO} TURSDAY, the [2th day of FEBRUARY. 1878 at the Court House in Charlottetown at thehour of .2 9’clock, noon, of the same day, under and ky virtue of a Power of Sale con— tained in a certain Indenture of Mortgage, dated’ the 3rd day of January, 1860, and made Peter McIynis and Mary his wife, of the one ° part, and Joun Knicut, now deceased, of the other part —-All that Piece and Parcel ofLaed being partcf Towuship No. 45, and situtu near the head of Sours River, bounded on west and north by land then o Occupation of Donald McCormack, and on the east. by then in the possession of Angus MeOoust a on the south by Souris River—containing fitty- one acres oflaed, being the farm then A il Lanetyr as aoe of the said Peter Mefacts, together with all the Buildings an purten- ances connected therewith, . — For terms and conditions of gale Messrs. Hodgson & McLeod. : Dated 9h day of November 1877. JAMES McPARLANE, EDWAKD J. HODGSON, eis oo KNIGHT} rustees aud! Devisees under the wi Jobo Kright. j weet he Nov. 10—t sale
Hare Alana
1878 . PRICE 12 CTS.
Wholesale and Retail at
HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE,
pie QUEEN SQUARE,
and so all respectable deal '
Kian Jan. 3—
Notice to the Public,
ws UPPLIES for the ‘“‘Soup Kitchen” will reich the Committee if left at the Store ot Mr. Alex. Horne, corner of Queen and Fitzroy Streets.
1 onations of money will be received by them eee h Dr. Dodd a Mr. J. Quirk. :
N. B.—F¥ood for the sick carefully prepared’ by the Committee, a
Dec, 27—~tt
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