Tus Day

AUGUST 29, 1883.

Editorial Notes.

—D)r. Dawsa, Principal of MeGill | College. Moutreal, after having made an} extended trip through the Northwest, | retarned home to Moutreal on Friday |

last. He travelled on the Canadian | Pacific Line as far as Calgary, the | furthest point re ached, and speaks of the road as & magnificent one. En rout a |

large number of coal mines were visited, all of which were being actively worked. | The coal put out is, in the opinion of Dr. Dawson, excellent kind for steam purposes and domestic use, so much s0}

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that in the near feature he believed there would be a brisk com- petition between eastern and western markets. Concerning the Northwest generally his impressions

were of the most faverable character, its resources being wonderful, and nothing wanting but the people to cultivate and develop them. The Doctor, who is ao eathusiastic found the Northwest rich in this respect and col- lected some valuable geological speci- mens, which when classified will be pre- seuted to the Redpath Museum.

: 7 geologist, also

*‘[t appears that the Local Government of Nova Scotia is censurable for the death of the young man, William Kent, who was killed by a fallen bridge near Stewiacke, one day last week. F.ow many bridges in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are to-day unsafe for travel! Itis only a few days since the write? crossed a bridge on an im- portant highway near Sussex, in King’s County, N. B., on which a danger signal has been placed, and its fall is daily ex- pected.”’

Be it remembered that the local affairs of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are

managed by Grit Governments. Surely there is something wrong here. Roads

disgracetul, bridges unsafe, and yet both under the immediate snpervision of Grit officials. How does the Patriot, which is apparently so anxious about the present condition of our roads and bridges expluin this anomaly? ‘Broken bridges it says submerged wharves, and impass

able highways testify in most convincing language that the day of reckoning is not far off,’ or in other words, that ere fong our provincial matters will once more pass into the hands of the Grits. Should such a disaster ever occur, what are we to look for? Isthere any differ- ence between our local Grits and those of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the latter of whom by their carelessness and neglect, are directly censurable with a young man’s death. Grits being the same all the world over, from their record in the two sister provinces we fail to see what advantages would be derived from a change of Government here. On the other hand, the fivancial recklessness of the last Grit adminstration would doubt. less be repeated and the people would be obliged to put their hands in their pockets and pay heavily for it.

—The French do not seem to have met with any degree of success in their attack on the people of Tonquin, on the other hand it appears from recent des- patches that the French troops have met with a serious reverse. The programme which they had planned to make a simultaneous attack on four of the prin- cipal posts and capture them, failed signally aud disastrously. Continued on the scaie which it bas of late assumed, the Tonquia war will prove to the French nation a very troublesome and expensive piece of business, They are under the great disadvantage of prosecuting the war many thousand miles from home, and consequently experience much difficulty in sending prompt aid to their soldiers, who appear to have much need of it. Again the climate is exceedingly unhealthy, and almost im- possible to be borne except by those who have become used to it. The object which France has in view in this war is involved in mystery. Even after she does become mistress of Tonquin what compensating advantages will she derive for the loss of her countrymen, and the expense aud trouble the war will have cost? With wars in Tonquin and Mad- agascar, says the Montreal //Zerald, and quarrels with England, Spain and Ger- many on their hands at once, the French would seem to have plenty of matters to engage their attention for some time to come.

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The Death of Jeremiah S. Black.

Tue Hox. Jeremtaa S. Brack, at different times Secretary of State and Attorney General of the United States, having departed this life on the 19th inst., the Diplomatic and Cousular officers of the United States, are there- fore directed to cause the flags of their respective Consulates to be displayed at half mast and to adopt the usual symbols of mourning for a period of ten days, as an outward mark of respect to his memory and former services.

THe market on Tuesday was very small in stock and attendance. Prices had an upward tendency as follows :— Beef (small) 6 to 14 cents; do. (qr.) 5 to9 cents; mutton, 5 to 10 cents; Jamb, 6 to 9 cents; veal, 3 to 8 cents; Turkeys, 80 to $1.00; Fowls 20 to 30 cents, ducks, 25 to 30 cents; chickens (pair), 35 to 50 cents; butter (fresh), 23 to 25 cents; do. (tub), 17 to 18 cents; flour (per 100 Ibs.), $2.90 to $3.00; oatmeal, none; hay, (per ewt.), 30 to 40 cents; oat 8, 40 to 41 cents; potatoes (new), 25 to 30 cents; Sheepskins, 25 to 30 cents, et

Nieesitiiat cette

Rervens show that on the fourth week of July, 84,992 paupers were re- lieved in Lor don, England, as compared with 86,272 on the on the corresponding date of

last day of the

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THH DATS

Presentation of Prizes. The Annual Shooting Match of No. Battery, Garrison Artillery, took place on Kensington Range, on Saturday last. The

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| weather was delightful and the scores made | were very good,

Through the generosity of our Merchants and others a valuable list

of prizes were offered for com- potition Hoa. kL H. Davies, M. P.. has evineed his interest in the

Battery by presenting a very handsome Medal. The terms upon which it will be competed for are six competitions, and the winners to fire off for possession of the

medal. Last evening a large muster of of the Battery took place at the Drill | Shed to receive the prizes. The presenta-

tion was made by Miss Rollo Irving in a very graceful manner. The following is the prize list :

Lieut. |. A. Longworth—Box Tobacco from Hickey & Stewart, and a Pipe and Case from Fraser & Reddin,

Gunner G. Davies—Silver Cruet from W. Wellner.

Sergeant W. Heartz Ray den.

Sergeant W. Heartz—Mirror from Lieut. Col.

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Spy Glass from W M.

Beer.

Gonner Sayers—3 Chromos from Perkins & Sterns.

Guaner McDonaid— Pair Bootsirom Dorsey, Goff & Co.

Gunner Henry—Clock from E. W. Taylor.

Corp]. Rayden—Albam from Bremners Bros.

Gunner K, Dover—Crystal Tea Set from Lieut. Macdougal.

Sergeant Bell—Silver Mug from G.,

Taylor

Capt. F. 8S. Moore Carvell Bros.

Gunner Vaniderstine—Box Toilet Soap, from W. A. Weeks & Co,

Gunner F. W. L, Moore—Breast Pin,

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Box Toilet Soap, from

from

C. Robertson.

Gunner Prowse—Gent’s Companion, from G. E. Hughes.

Gunner Snelgrove—Pipe Case, from C. D, Rankin.

Gunner Long—Caddy of Coffee, from Camp- bell & Rayden.

Gunner Palmer—Pair Vases, from George Carter.

Gupner Cruzs—Pair Vases, from H. A. Harvie.

Sergt. Dover—Revolver and Cartridges, from A Friend. Gunner L. Music—Hat, from L. E. Prowse. Guaner Flavin—Silk Handkerchief and Box, from A. Fyfe and J. Grant. , Gunner J. Music—Revolver, -from Norton Bros. , Gunner Harper—Lamp, from An Engineer. Gunner Adams—Hand Saw, from A Friend. Gunner Grant—Pair Slippers, from J, Wona- cott. Corpl. Dover—Tin Pan, from M. Ste¥enson. After the prizes had been presented, Captain Moore, on behalf of the Battery, presented Miss Irving with a very hand- some Boquet. The thanks of the Battery are,tendered to the donors of prizes for their generosity. corcequnieadiaaaiia siete itn

Counterfeits Afioat.

SPURIOUS ISSUES OF THE UNION BANK OF Pp. E. ISLAND.

Among the counterfeit Canadian currency. that has been made, there ara two speci- mens on the Union Bank of P. E. Island. One of these is on the old issue, of the de- nomination of $2, being a photograph and a lithograph. It was easily detected by a person with ordinary caution, though some were deceived. This was the kind of notes found on Lefurgey, which caused his seh- tence to the penitentiary a few years ago. Very few of them are met with now. More recently there has been another counterfeit on the new issue, Letter A. It isa poor specimen, but despite this, many have been deceived. It is thus described:—

Letter A. Dated March Ist !875, coarse engraving, similar to an inferior wood cut. Easily detected at sight by careful handlers of money, but very liable to decieve the care- less. Fully one quarter inch shorter than the genuine bills. ‘‘british American Bank Note Co., Montreal,” is entirely omitted in the centre portion of the bottom border, The line ‘*Dominion of Canada” over vignette en- graviog of dog and safe, is without any shad- ing, which is also the case with the line ‘‘of Prince Edward Island” and ‘‘on demand” be- neath. Back of note bad and unlike genuine. Lathe work patterns very coarse. Title of bank very poor.

The first warning that such counterfeits had been made was from a station on the Intercolonial Railway, north of Moncton, and there were a few floated, but where they came from it was impossible to learn. then the interest that had been excited died out, but it will be revived again no doubt, when it is learned that specimens of the second edition of these counterfeits have been passed in Fredericton. A few days ago, in this city, a lady from the United States received one, while shop- ping, but from whom she is unable to tell. There are three different shades of this class, though the paper is of the same tex- ture. One is of very pale tint, and is a bad specimen; a second is somewhat dark- er while the third is so dark that it re- sembles the genuine very closely, except that the ink of the numbers is bad. The figures on the second named are similar to the bank issue. It is considered that the counterfeits are not engravings but from etchings. These are all two dollar bills. Another dangerous bill is a Dominion note raised from $1 to $4. ‘There are very many of these believed to be in existence. When it was found that these were out the face of the plate was changed, so that over the figure one, at the right and left of the front on the original, ‘‘one” was placed in Romans. A dangerous counterfeit is on the $10 United States Treasury issue. It is two years old and many have been pass- ed extensively over the United States ex- cept on the Pacitic coast. It is not thought that there has been any increase of spuri- ous money in Canada, though people in this vicinity should be on the lookout for the issues to which attention has been directed.—St. John Telegraph.

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On Monday evening last as a picnic train was leaving Moncton for St. John, one of the visitors who was much intoxicated had a narrow escape from a fearful death. He went to jump on toa moving car somewhere near the centre of the train, when he slipped and feil between the car and platform. His peril- ous position was instantly noticed, and a gentleman standing near seized the man, and with the assistance of some others held him between the wheels and the platform till the cars passed. He had a very narrow escape.

siledaieslaiitiieees Lapigs Corsk1s, in all the new designs, opening to-day at J. B. Macponap’s.

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Caps Tormentine Railway Mr. Wheten, of the firm of Grey & Wheten, builders of the Cape Tormentine Railway, was ia Moneton on Friday, says the Transcript, for the purpose of signing the contract for the Cape Travease Railway which is to be a branch of the P. E, 1. Rail- way. Satisfactory progress has been made and is being made on the Cape Tormen tine Railway, which is to be 38 miles in length; about 20 miles are already graded and ready for the sleepers. The navvies are now at work east of Port Elgin, where the road crosses the Gaspereaux Bridge About 15 miles more road-bed will be pre+

pared this fall. The remaining three miles will not, perhaps, be “built this fall as the Government has not

yet decided, and will not it is supposed, decide, this year, where the termifus shall It is expected, however, that the rail- way will be running to Baie Verte this fall. This will of course be dependent on the success of the efforts of Josiah Wood, Esq., M. P.. who went to England some time ago to purchase the rails-for ‘the road, It is generally supposed that the terminus will be at the light house. Passenger and freight traffic will have to be transferred across the Northumberland Straits to Capo Traverse, a distance of about nine miles, during open navigation, and it is believed that ice boats will be available for the transfer of mails and passengers during the winter season. On Tuesday next Messrs. Grey and Wheten will commence work on the Cape Traverse road, which is to be twelve miles in length and finished this fall. The Messrs. G. and W. have dis- played considerable energy and are always up to time with their work. — rn

Not the Man.

AP. E, ISLAND FARMER’s TRIP TO ST. JOHN,

The St. Jokn Sun says James Bowness, of Kensington, P, E. I., arrived here yesterday, hunting for John Johnson, who ran away with a horse and carriage, valued at $250, belonging to Bowness, on the 9th of July. Bowness states that Johnson, who is a dealer in pelts, came to his resi- dence on that day and hired a horse for two weeks, stating that he intended to start on atrip for the purpose of purchas- ing cattle. Bowness, who is a well to do farmer, unhesitatingly complied with Johnson’s request, as the latter had fre- quently hired his horse. When the two weeks had elapsed, Bowness became un-) easy and made enquiries of several of Johnson’s friends, but failed to ascertain where he had gone. Several days aftnrwards, Bowness learning that Johnson had driven to Charlotte- town, hastened there, but could not discover where Johnston had gone, As Johnson had informed Bowness that heresid- ed in this:city, the latter made enquiries of several St. John men, who were at Char- lottetown, and was informed that Jobn Johfiston, a tanner, resided near the Marsh bridge, and he immediately started for this ity. On agriving here he proceeded to the ortland Police Court and requested Cap- Rawlirgs to accompany him to John- on’s tannery, which the officer did. When the tannery was reached, Bowness was in- troduced to Mr. Johnston, whom, he said, as not the man he was looking for, Bow- ss was naturally chagrined at his mistake and left for home. Before leaving he ex- pressed his opinion that Johnston, who by the way goes under several different names, had gone to Newfoundland.

—_— a —-o- ——-— Horsford’s Acid Phosphate IN ABUSE OF ALCOHOL,

Dr. Jno. P. Wheeler, Hudson, N, Y., says: ‘I have given it with present decided benefit ina case of innytrition of the brain, from abuse of alcohol.” [aug20 2w eod wkly

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Forest fires have being doing destructive work in the vicinity of Muddy Creek, Cape Egmont and Wellingtor duriig the past few days. Fences have been burnt, some injury to crops is reported and in one or two instances dwellings were endangered. The sinoke here has been quite dense whenever the wind blew from the west.— Pioneer.

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Its unfailing power entitles Ayer’s Sarsa- parilla to be considered the only sure specific for blood disorders. aug 27 lw wkly

WHITE WOOD,

PRIME STOCK,

E have received to-day, ex 8. 8,

“Carroll,” 7,000 feet prime

White Wood Boards,

Also a lot of

HICKORY PLANK,

undoubtedly the finest stock ever brought to the Island, selling low,

NORTON BROS.

Ch‘town, Aug, 29,—2i wly li sj 2i Horses Wanted Immediately, N ESSRS. KEEGAN AND TRASK, of

A Augusta, Maine, will be at the Rankin

House until Friday night, during which time they intend to purchase

TWENTY-FIVE HORSES,

from 1,000 to 1,200 weight, suitable for street cars,

W. 8. McKIE, Ch’town, Aug. 29.—2i

KING’S COUNTY Rifle Association.

ryXHE Annual Competition of the above Association shal] begin on Saturday, the 8th prox. at 7 a m,on the Georgetown Rifle Range.

By order.

E. STEWART,

last year; 84,474 in 1381], and 83,012 in 1880,

[aug29 wkly3i

Sec’ y-Treas, Georgetown, August 29 —1i

PIA MINER, AUGUST 29, 1.838.

EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY.

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ROW HELL’S “Patent Annular Elliptic” Lenses,

for the Better Improvement of Deiective Eyesight,

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A most extraordinary discovery’in the manufacture of Spectacle Lenses has recently

been made and patented by Jonathan R. Rowell.

The ‘‘ Annular Elliptic Lens” is so constructed as to gather the rays of light and transmit them through a wider range of vision than any other lens in use. It produces an apparently enlarged area at the point at which the object is seen, so as to adap‘ itself to eyes of different requirements, without trying or wearying the optic nerves, conse- quently will require less frequent changing of lenses than those ordinarily in use, By reason of the rays of light passing through the centre of the lens which meet or come to a focus, at say 14 inches from the glass, the range of vision is illuminating the darkened space around the focal point where the concentrated rays are thrown to the centre. The object of the surrounding bevellel rirg is to direct the concentrated rays, so as to overspread the dark surface, making it lighter. This condi- tion is attained by having the beveled or polished ring so inclined to the axis of the lens as to produce a separate and distinct focal point. This increase of light at the focal point renders objects placed therein more c/early visible, and has the effect of pro- ducing an enlarged area of light, thereby preventing dimness of vision peculiar to lenses constructed on the old plan.

Prof. A. K. Eaton, of Brooklyn, says:—*1 have worn the pair of Annular Elliptic Eye-Glasses you furnished me with some three months ago, and after critical examina- tion I find they certainly have all the advantages claimed for them. The two curves of the lens give, of course, two distinct focal points, and were the human eye nothing more than an ordinary optical instrument, there would be no advantage in the use of such lenses. But the eye in its perfect condition possesses the property of involuntary adjustment for different distances. When it loses this power through age, or other- wise, ordinary glasses enable the eye to work at a given distance, but do not restore the quality of adjustability. This is positively effected by the Annular Elliptie Lens, which enable the eye to adjust itself for distance within certain limits, which are determined by the foci of the different curves. This the public will appreciate when fully under- stood.”

We are so convinced of the advantages possessed by these Spectacles that we offtr to take back Spectacles sold by us during the past three months, and that are not dam- aged,"in part payment,—of the New Patent Lenses, this offer to hold good for one month

i. W. TAYLOR,

Watchmaker and Jeweller, Charlottetown, P. E, J. August 29, 1883.

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LONDON HOUSE.

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WE ARE SHOWING A HEAVY STOCK OF

Grey Cottons, White Cottons, Bed Tickine's,

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wheetinges, Denims, c&c.

‘ecent Reduction in

‘iarked Accordingly.

‘ GEO. DAVIES & CO.

Bought since the Prices, anid

British Warehouse.

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To the Wholesale an.i Retail Trade.

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W.&A. BROWN & CO. H

They are offering special inducement~ to eash buyers.

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pened the completion of tcir large stock of SPRING AND SUMMER '

It will be 4o your advantage to inspect their stock before purchasing elsewhere. Establishment closes every evening at 6 «'clock (Saturdays excepted.)

4. & A. BROWN & C0. Ch’town, June 1, 1882.-— wkly

FURRAH! HURRAR!

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Charlottetown Boot and Shoe Factory. IT IS A GREAT BENEFIT TO THE ISLAND.

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THEIR BOOTS ANO SHOES TAKE THE LEAD.

Za This is the best place to spend your money for Boots.

DORSEY, GOFF & Cu.

Ch’town, July 9, 1883.—-2aw whly

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Sabbath school Pinie.

fg HE ‘eachers of St. James’ Chareh Sie bath School purpose to hold a Picnic for the scholars and thei: friends, at

ROCKY POINT,

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Thursday Next, 80th instant.

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The steomer will 1} 9.304 m, and at 2,2 be carricd over iree, 1? cents each

Refres! ments will be scetrvicd to y isitorg on the grounds,

Ch’town, Avg. 23.

“SEED

UNLAUNDRIED WEITE SHIRT FOR ONE BCLEAR AT THE

LONBON HOUSE, Ch’towp, Aug, 28, 1883.

LAND FOR SALE

Hermitage biiuge,

ive the Furry Wharfat py. ta, Tie seh lars will Adults will be Charged

To be sold by Auction, on

Lhursday Next,

s0th instant, at 12 c’cleck, > TY ‘ x ON THE PREMISES, PASTURE LOT, No. 188, situate north end Hermitage Bridge, 14 tiles from the City, on Lower Malpeque Koad, fronting cn the Creek. containing 3} acres, now covered with a fine Crop of Oats. Sale positive. No reserve. Terms at Sala.

WILLIAM DODD,

Auctioneer, Ch’town, Aug, 27, 1883.

COAL! GOAL!

IN STORE, AND WILL BE SOLD CHEAP,

Anthracite Bos and Chest Sines,

(BEST QUALITY.)

PICTOU ROUND & NUT, ALBION SLACK,

(For Blacksmiths’ use, good),

sydney Old Mines

GOWRIE MINES ROUND:

CAPT. JOUN HUGHES,

Ch’town, Aug. 10. Water Street. [uo we fr pat tu th sa 3m_ he pres 3m

OB PRINTING of every description

@F executed with Neatness and Despatch at the EXAMINER JOR PRINTING ROOMS, aor, Water and Great Secrge Street.

T fate . ‘ea 7) Ww ANY S, LOST, FOUND, ac. -nnp= nso SNN REMIND OENSanAttitnanenieenasnennntamsasenaanteeatienann a \ JANTED—At Peake’s Station Stare Mill, a man and bis wife to take charge of a boarding house for the season. Gocd references required, Apply immediately to McKinnon & McLean, Charlottetown. [aug 20 lw

OST—On Tuesday Evening, 28th instant,

a Lady’s Gold Brooch, with the letters “‘S. R’ engravea on it. The finder will be rewarded by returning it to Examiner Orrics, or to D, O'M. Reddin, faug 29 3i

OST.—On Friday night last, a red and a4 white Cow, with one black spot on her night side. Any information concerning her will be thankfully received by Mre. Mullin, Union Street. [ang 28 Si tu we fri—pd

We Aasens girl to do general house work. Apply at Examiner Orrice, Aug 27

J ANTED—A Housemaid, good charac- ter from last situation and good outfit

required, Apply C. Lerten, Water street. [aug22

OY WANTED—A boy, 15 to 16 years of age, to take charge of a horse and cow,

and work ina garden, will find employ ment by applyingto Major Freeland, on Market days, at Admiral Bayfield’s, Brighton Lodge. {aug 21

ISS FORGAN, Cumberiand Street, will

be ready to receive a limited number of music pupils after Monday, 27th, Auguet.

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a LET—A Stable, with Coachheuse and

Loft, on Pownal Street. Apply at Ex-

MINER OFFICE. faug20

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rgso LET—A henne eantainin - six rooms. &

Apply to James McLeod, Spring Park

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OARDERS—A few boarders can ‘be se- commodated at Mrs. Rodd’s, opposite Pickard’s Bakery. [jly 32

qOR SALE—Set of Tinsmiih’s Toole, also a lot Tinware,; cheap. Apply to Mrs. Rodd, opposite Pickard’s Bakery. [jly 31 INEGAR—Just received a supply of French Imperial Triple Vinegar, war- ranted of best quality. For sale at Jobo Hobbs’ G;ocery Store. [aug 2 3w law 7y°O LEV-—(with immediate possession) that handsome and commodious residence in the northern suburbs of the city, on St. Peter's iond, lately occupied by L. B. Archibald,

Esq. Enquire of Lonuwortn & Haszarv. {may 16, 183