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Large Amount of Pro- periy Destroyed.

NU CLUS TO THE ORIGIN.

THE PROPERTY INSURED.

Some Notes and Comments.

Anovrt eleven o'clock last night, Mr. A. H. Macpherson, while on his way home from the City Council meeting, noticed smoke issuing from the Excelsior Rink, on

Kent Street. Further mvestigation show: ed that the building was on-fire. He at ence gave the alarm and firemen and

citizens generally rushed to the scene. The tire had got so far under way before being discovered, that by the time the engines arrived the rink building was a mass of flame, and the fire had communicated to tthe house and premises or Mr. John Me- Phail, on the west of the burning building, and to the Citizens’

Rink, fronting on Fitzroy Street.

This, however, did not dauht our’ brave firenieh, who took up positions betweeh MePhail’s and MeRory’s premises, and while the Salvage Corps, assisted by a large mumber of citizens, were engaged in remov- ing furniture, etc., from the houses and factories in the neighborhood, they made a hard strugzle devouring element. Several! times they were driven back by the it was only when no

with the

excessive next, Du otter men could run the gauntlet.

Ihe wind, which in the earlier part of the tire had been blowing from the east, directly on Johuson’s corner, now freshen- ed up somewhat and veered round to the

south-east and finally south.. The change in the wind saved Johnson’s. corner, and the heroic efforts the fireman kept MeRory’s and other houses, which took fire

i burning down,

several times, «ft

By this time the Excelsior Rink, the fact ry premi On M 11ithis Bros.. and the paint shop of Mr. Francis MeRory had been levelled to the ground, and _the Citizen's Rink was in blaze. From the

fire spread to the two e Street, owned by Rev. E.

fact ic large dwellings on Prm

Mr. MePhaitl, and occupied by

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Whitman, W. D. McKay and Captain Malcolm McLeod. and to the Baptist Church on the corner.

Nhe large dwelling house of Mr. Jehn

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Higgins also took fire several tin 4 but was fortunately kept from burning down by the exertious of several citizens who did

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good work w th buckets. Ch Baptist nur h of the uy ¢lemenat for a able time, and many persons thought that it would escape ; bat at a few flying embers got inside amongst the woodwork, and flames were seen. Its burning down was then looked upon as_ but a ques- tioh of time. Both steamers were at work on the wooden buildings, and no effort was made to save the church, which. finally succumbed to its second baptisni of fire. From the Citizens’ Rink the fire spread to the residence of Mr. John Saunders;on Fitzr yy Street, an ithe stable and slaugh- ter house In rear. destroyed, notwithstanding the noble efforts made tusave them. The bouse cf Conduc- tor Ryan adjvoined that of Mr. Saunders, and it had a very narrow Were it mot tor the almost superhuman exertions of a number of raiiwav men and others, who were stationed on and about the build-

withstood the ravages devout consider-

last

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These were soon

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ing, keeping it wet, it would certainly have been cest roy ed The fire burned fiercely. In less.than

tart, however, it was vrho thought it

three hours from th under control, an

would vo across Vrince Street breathed easier. But it was not without great risk that it was pi uted frem crossing the street The flying embers were shurled hither and thither in great profusion, and several times the roofs of the houses in their line of travel took fire. But stout hearts and willing hands- were on the

watch for just such occurrences, and the flames were extinguished before doing any material damage.

oy one O Ci ck the ti “ec WAS pretty well unde r contr yl, an l the Spectators beg wn to leave for their homes ; but it was not untel about five that it was, considered safe foz

removed: In a few short

the engines to be ‘tion of a block had

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hours the grester pot

beeu destroyed, and many families were ho beie i

There is nothing definite known as to the cause of the fire. The Excelsior Rink,

re originated, has not been

in which the fi

opene 1 for skating ica «othe Isth April last, aud last night when the fire was dis- covered the doors were fast and had to be broken open | » entrance was effected. The fire evidently started in the skate- room, tu the right of the entrance and in the rear he office. Mr. MeGregor’s theory | t was either the work of an incendiary or was caused by spontaneous combustion f catten waste saturated with kerosene oil used to clean skates when

the building was converted into an ice

rink in t fall of 1886, and which had been left about the room, Phe last person known to have been in the buidding was ; Captaia Malcolm McLeod, who went in last evening for the purpose of pumping watel

‘iinto his own yard for Then there was no

from iw Tan OW houseliwld sign of fire.

Mr. Joha MePhiil's loss is the largest of all. The greater number of the buildings destroyed were owned by him. His losses, roughly estimate 1, are about as follows ‘tine

Double-tenement dwelling house on Kent Street, occupied by himself and Mrs. George Coles. ~Loss, $2000 ; insured for $1200 in the Marine, represented by Horace Has- zard

purposes.

Doub!e-tenement house on Prince Street, occupied by W. D. McKay and Captain Maleolin McLeod Loss, $3000; insured for $2000 in the Queen, represented by

James DesBrisay =

Dwelling house on Prince Street, adjoin- ing the above, occupied by Rev. Mr. Whit- man Loss about $2300 ; insured for $1400 in the Queen, represented by James Des- Brisay. ; ;

Factory carriage depository, etc., off Kent Street, oc spied by M.eInnis Bros. Loss about $1500 ; insured in Mu- tual for $1000.

Mr. *MePhail also o% ned two coach- houses adjoining the factury premises which

premises,

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of the city in their great loss;

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were NOt insure?, and which were destroy- ed. tle alse est#nates a loss of about $1000 by breakage ol Turniture, and loss of goods in workshop in rear, which were not in- sured,

Mcinuis Bros., who occupied the large factory and warerooms in the rear did not have a cent of insurance on the large stock they carried, and which’ was all, with the

exceplion of some carriages, destroyed, Thev are Gat about $2,000.

Mranecis MeRory’s paint shop, which was destroyed, was worth about $100, and was | not insured. The dwelling house was| damaged to the extent of $300, and was

insured in the Lancashire, represented by A. S. Urquhart, for $1500.

Captain Malcolm MeLeod’s furniture was damaged considerably in removal and was not insured, Loss about $300.

John Saunders’ dwelling house and slaughter house. Loss, $500 ; insurance, S1500.

John Higgins, house gutted. Loss about $500; insured for $1500 in British Am- erican, represented by A. S. Urquhart.

W. D. McKay, furniture damaged to extent of about $1000 ; insured for $600 in Mutual.

Baptist Church (brick). Loss, $20,000 ; insured for $9,000 in the Queen, represent- ed by James DesBrisay.

Muttart & MeGregor, Excelsior Rink. Loss estimated at $4500 ; insured for $5000 ~ $2000 in the North British and Mercan- tile, represented by F. W. Hyndman, and $1000 in the British American, represented by A. 8. Urquhart.

Chas. Patton, (furniture-stored in W. D. McKay's house) insured for $200 in the Phoguix, representec by John MeEachern. Furniture damaged and mislaid in removal.

Mrs. Coles, furniture also damaged and misixid during removal. Insured for $300 in Royal, represented by John MeEachern.

Willian Dodd owned the Citizens’ Rink building. He had no insurance.

NOTES.

The truckmen were busy last night.

Some hats and overcoats were damaged by sparks.

The bucket brigade worked well, but lacked organization.

The Baptist Church went just like the Post Office building.

The want of an additional steam was apparent last night.

engine

There is quite a demand for houses as a result of last night’s fire.

Household effects are pretty well mixed up as a result of last night’s blaze.

All the firemen should have rubber suits, was the unanimous verdict last night.

The Band of the 82nd Battalion lost all their music books and big drum and cym- bals.

The firemen worked splendidly last night ; but they labored under great disad- vantages.

Refreshments for the firemen were pro- vided by F.S. Moore, Theo. L. Chappelle, | and others. ’

It was after five this morning before the

firemen deemed it safe to leave the scene of the conflagration. There was more than the usual number

of girls at the fire last. night, and time did not hang very heavily upon the masher in

con sequence.

Fred-Worth had his hand severely cut while removing furniture from one of the burning buildings.

Many feared that the tower of the Baptist Chapel would fall ; but Mr. Charles Heartz knew better.

When the Baptist Church was at its greatest blaze, a photograph of it was ob- tained by Mr. Walter P. Doull.

The old practice of carrying down feather beds and throwing glass mirrors out of top windows, was noticeable last night.

Everyone sympathizes with the Baptists also with Mr. John McPhail and other sufferers by the fire of last night.

The pipemen of Rollo and Silsby deserve every credit for the manner in which they acted. The Hookjand Ladder boys and Salvage Corps also did good work.

The railway boys and their friends came nobly to Conductor Ryan’s assistance. They saved his house by their plucky con- duct at a time when its chances looked very slim.

A brave fireman, while rescuing a sick woman from one of the burning buildings, had his hands badly burned and his side injured with the large hook of the Hook & Ladder Co.

Rollo first took up a position at McPhail’s tank, where the water supply was soon ex- hausted, and she had to be removed to Quirk’s pump, where Silsby had been doing good work a})] the night.

It never rains but it pours. Mr. Beards- ley, of Berwick, N.S., who has been at the Osborne House for some time past, re- ceived a despatch this morning stating that his dweiling house and barns at Ber- wick had been destroyed by fire. He leaves for home to-morrow. Loss partially covered by insurance.

“Fost Wuat's WantTep ”’—The rain. ee To whom it may concern.—L. E. Prowse has over five thousand dollars worth of Bank- rapt Clothing.

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Arrention.——Attention is particularly di- rected to the preliminary meeting of the Pub- lic Library Association, to be held in the City Council Caamber this evening.

sscticnilasliitaiedts

B. I, S.—A special meeting of the Bene- volent [rish Society will be heid in their Hall (up stairs), this evening, at 8 o'clock. By order of the President.—Francts CURRAN, Secretary. ma 15

sugar and Molasses.

well Just received direct from West Indies :

Hhds., \CHOICE BARBADOES

73 Bbls., f GROCERY SUGAR, Puns., Tierces and Barrels Choice New Crop

BARBADOES MOLASSES.

IN STORE:

CIENFUGOS MOLAS-

ALSO,

ANTIGUA and SE». , ” - _ GRANULATED and YELLOW REFINED SUGAR.

Wholesale at Lowest Rates. FENTON T. NEWBERY. may l4—dy pat 3i wky li jour 2i

ns, =

Livery and Exchange Stables,

(Opposite St. Dunstan's Cathedral, )

. GREAT GHORGE STREET. CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. L.

P. P. GILLIS, - - PROPRIETOR.

Hors ‘'s, Coaches, Beygies, Barouches and open ous On hire daily at ail hours

‘Telephone to all parts of the city,

may l0—om

Inthe Vice Admiralty Court of Prince Edward Island.

The Queen vs. the Boats and Seines of the American Schooners Argonaut and Col. J. H. French. ]* pursuance of Commissions of Sale issued out of the above Court, dated the 26th March, 1888. and to m > directed, I will set up and sell, or cause to be sold, at Public Auction, at noon on the SECOND DAY OF MAY NEXT, at Con- nolly’s Warehouse, in SOURIS, the following :—

belonging to Schooner Argonaut. 1 Seine Boat and 1 Seme, with gear thereto, belonging to Schooner Col. J. H. French. FRED. W. HYNDMAN, Marshal Vice Admiralty Court. Ch town, March 27, 1888-—2aw tl sle

aia” above sale is postponed until 16TH MAY,

FRED. W. HYNDMAN, j Marsha! V. A. Court !

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1 Seine Boat and 1 Seine, with gear thereto, |

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CASES BANKRUPT CLOTHING.

Call and See Prices.

FE. PROW SE,

Sign of the Great Big Hat, Queen Street. tetown, May 10, 1888.

Please

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—-NEW

Are now open, and for READY CASH, I

to give us a call. No trouble to show the (¢

but give us a friendly call. DRESS DEPARTMENT complete with all

UMBRELLAS, Fancy Handles, at $1.20.

LACE CURTAINS at any price ; GLOVES, in Silk, Kid and Lisle.

May 14, 1888—dy & wky

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“wks PATON & CO’S

STOCK OF—

Spring and Summer Goods

1) WERE NEVER OFFERED.

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Great Attractions ia our Millinery Department.

2:

A BETTER LOT OF BARGAIN

Space will not permit us to mention all that we have to show, but we ask everyone

Just take a look at our CARPET DEPARI MENT.

UMBRELLAS and SUNSHADES, very cheap.

SILKS, in Black, Watered, Stripes and Shots ;

JAMES PATON & CO.

CASH!

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dargvins in all kinds of Goods can be had.

toods.

We don’t ask you to buy,

the latest Trimmings to match.

A wondertul lot of LADIES’ SILK

MARKET SQUARE.

STDATsEs ON

DU Ten...

pwpor rED from France in 184. Registered in

-*ercheron Stallion Book, France, Vol. No. 453; | and in American Stud Book, Vol. No. 3768, | will stand ior the season at Stable back of Mr. |

John Fraser’s forge, Grafton Street, excepting | when he goes to Eldon, which will be every second Tuesday evening by boat, remaining |

until Thursday evening, returning by boat. He will also go to Crapand, by boat, every} Saturday morning, returning by evening boat. } TERMS—Fifteen Dollars for the season, se- / cured attime of service by note payable Ist of ; December. BENJAMIN HEARTZ, W.S. McKIE, D. HENDERSON, Groom, May 10, 1888—dy eod 2w

Pines lery

ompound

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KIDNEY COMPLAINTS

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| Street.

“ALL RIGHT.”

ALL RIGHT will be in Charlottetown EVERY ‘THURSDAY during the season, and remain til Ten e'eleck the following Saturday. He will be at County Line EVERY WEDNES- DAY, from One o’clock until Five, and at Cape Traverse every Wednesday night.

NEWTON LEE,

April 23, 1888.

PIANG, ORGAN, SINGING.

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Yoice Culture a Specialty.

ME. J.D. MARTIN, Organist and Choirmaster ; in St. Paul’s Chureh, is now prepared to receive Pupils in the above branches of Musical Study. La addition to the above, Mr. Martia in- tends forming at an early date a SINGING CLASS FOR LADIES

or terms, ete., apply at Residence, FITZROY STREET, or to Mr. C, P. FLETCHER, Queen lyr dy eod -may5

WANTS, LOST, FOUND éc.

TO LET.—A Dwelling House on Pownal Street,

at present occupied by George tweedy, Esq. Possession given Ist June, Apply to WIL- LIAM SIURRAY. tf—mayl5 |

WANTED.~—A Nurse Maid. Good reference

re qlee d. Apply to MRS. GEORGE PEAKE. | She best

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B )ARD.—Two or Three Gentlemen Boarders

can get board and first-class accommodation in a private family, Apply at this office. may '4—3i eod

T° LET.—*‘ Milford Cottage,” a Summer Resi- dence, situated on the North River Road, within one mile of Charlottetown, with Garden and Orchard attached, and the use of the shore front for bathing. The subser ber desires to let the above place for the summer season. If re. quired, Pasturage fora cow and horse can be given.—DANIKL DAVIES. 10i—may12

WANTED.—A Girl for general housework, Apply at this office. mayl2 WANTED.—A Boy to do errands and make himself generally useful around a house, Apply at this office, 3i—may!2

WANTED.—A Young Man to take care of horse and eow and do general housework. mayl2

Apply to F. T. NEWBERY. 2i

WW ANTED.—One Carriage Wood Worker and one Carriage Painter. Good wages and steady employment given. Apply to ALEX. RoBINSON, Chatham Carriage and Sleigh Works,

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MILLINERY ROOMS.

Ms MINNIE MALONE wishes to inform her s friends and the public generally that she has opened Millinery Rooms on SIDNEY STREET (first Shop East of Norton & Fennell’s), where

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of business. Orders from the country promptly attended to, 4i eod—may8

she is prepared to attend to all orders. in her line |

Caatham, N. B. P. O. Box 16. may12

To LET.—Shop and Tenement on Queen Street. | Apply to J. MCGILL. lw—mayt2

T° LET.—The comfortable House on Grafton Street, containing nine Rooms and Kitchen, |at present occupied by J. D. Reid, Esq. For | termms and particulars apply to Mr. Reid cn the premises, or to the owner, ROBT. MCLAREN. mayil—tf

k CR SALE OR TO LET.—The “* Franklin House,” pleasantly sitaated a short diztance frou the head of Queen Street, just outside the City limiss. The House is finished first-class throughout, and contains thirty-two Rooms. It | was built for a Summer Hotei, but can be used as | atwo-lenement \+welling. It stands on one-half jan acre of high land, and there cre large weil- built S:ables on the premises, Pricelow Apply to owner, W. W. WELLNER, m w s—niay7

T° LET.—A House on Richmond Street, con- | io ning nine rooms, Apply to M. STEVENSON. may7—tf T° LET.—Yhree Tenement Houses, and a Field of Land suitable for a Garden. on Bishop | Street, oif Great George Street, opposite Baptist

Apply tothe owner on the premises,

Church. | Mrs. JONN MURPHY. tf—-may9

NEW GLOVES,

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Stock of FURNISHINGS suitable for any trade.

ALL NEW!

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Bought at Bankrupt Sale in Montreal at

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SOLD GFF VERY CHEAP.

EVERYTHING NEW AND CHEAP, at

Pon’t Bey until You see this Steck at WACDONALDS.,

J. B.

Charlottetown, May 12, 1888—dy wky

1888. SPRING ARRIVALS. 1888.

B. S. DAVIES & CO,

CAMERON SLOCE.

Ls (\——+ —-

Ce SELECTED NOVELTIES IN SPRING GOODS are now opening up in all Departments, especial attention being directed to the following:

Custom Tailoring Department.

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SUITS, Fashionable

Suits, two and three pieces, Knickerbocker,

Long and Short Pants.

Hat and Cap Department.

A Large and Varied Stock of HARD and SOFT HATS, of English and American

manufacture, in the Latest Spring Styles.

Neckwear Department. A Large and Choice Lot of NECKWEAR TIES, Nobby Patterns and Styles, from one of Yew York Houses. Best brands of COLLARS, A) uid Canadian, Entire

CALL AND SEE. B. es DAVIES % CQ. ’

CAMERON BLOCK.

6° j May 8, 1888.

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PERKINS & SYo°N5’

rig abe SOMME NY GO Ui

Oo In advertising our New Goods, we cannot env merate the

variety and many Novelties we heve i eves Depart- ment, but we feel assured that an examination ef ous stock willrepay any intending purciuasce. Weh uve crent confidence in offering this scasons purchases, conte: ing, as it does, the Best Goods to be found sm tae i ading markets of the world. We are going to sell so cieap, you

will find our Store . City

The Shopping Centre of tie

——- FOR NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW JERSEYS, NEW SATEENS, NEW MILLINERY NEW MUSLINS, NEW HOSIERY, NEW PRINTS, NEW CLOTHS,

NEW JACKETS, HATS, BONNETS, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, FRILLINGS,

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RIBBONS, &c.

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and Oil Cloths.

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STERNS # ~m™ F&F Ff > 6 gaci @ s

Room Paper.

Carpets

PERKINS ;

WANTED 10, IRS OR URS ae 2eddler’s agon a . EXAMINER Office. nay ghee |

Charlottetown, May 8, 1888,