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ALDVANCIN The Montreal Cazette cations are that the flour market

ng for another upward turn and hold

al One. —T statement is made that a | overy of n ore has been made (;louecester only a short dis ' iurocate, o } We are requ sted to state | rrevineial shooting matches on ‘ ‘ t the ammunition pur nye Wi ib allowe i. > ' the regular monthly meeting of | t lrish Society will be held in treet, to-morrow (Friday) 10th, at 8 o'clock. A fall at- ested. Francis CURRAN, ary - Ca CRAVERSE Picnt About five hun ea persons ft wok advantage of the fine ver to attend t Zion Church Picnic at Cape Traverse to-day, and the number was

The train will 7-15 this evening.

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IN ynagep.—-The Boston, Halifax and V. EK. Island steamship company has been in- porated and formed inte a joint stock com-

ny | ead of we althy Bostonians. R. B. ‘ is manager in Boston. J. F. Phelan & Son are the agents here.—Halifax Herald.

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iIstAND Horses Mr. W S. McKie, the known and popular horse buyer, passed gh Moncto n Monday night with 24 king borses purchased in P. E. Island. VicKie is Pp ips he most extensive buyer in the provinces. — Moncton Times.

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New Deve STORE We understand that Mr. George E. Hughes, of the Apothecaries H ls of ng a drug store at Souris

yeek or tw Mr. J. Be Hooper, an ex:

i popular y - druggist, will

G ore We wish the new store suc- aici

. Rare Occurrencs It seldom happens

luable property, with a fine Resi- , Store, &c., such as that next to Wat- 1 Queen Street, is forced into the mar- k See advertisement. intending pur- wers would do well to examine the pre- 1sCSs. ssclhiciiiastiaiilianai

0 '- Courtr.—The Canada Gazette,

ha this ning, contains no less than six notices of application for divorce at the

ssion of the Dominion Parlia- In tf f the cases the husband is the Adaltery is the chief cause of

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P ‘ : lwo drunks occupied the atte of His Honor this forenoon. One, James Roberts, a sailor who lost his sea legs ufter some ‘' exhilarating” fluids, was | l for $1 or 4 days; and the other, a meré vas admonished and dis- chaaged

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Srurneron TrA Che Tea Party at Sturgeon was a grand success in every respect. The wea was : gular ‘* pet day” ana Ww ye tendance of people of : g ~ About $40 were realized. The proceeds are to be ted towards pay- ing for the Baptist church now in course of erection

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ge QO —All the principal towns of the Maritime Provinces wili be vis- ited by Howe’s New Railway Shows, Mexi- ean and Wild West Exposition, which ap- pears in St. John on Saturday and Monday next. Georgetown will be visited on the 4th September, Souris on the 5th, Charlottetown

the 6th, and Summerside on the 7th.

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SPA any Canvas.—The captains of the different sailboats to take partin the race on Satu y next, are requested to meet at Slackford’s Boat Fouse, Steam Navigation Co's. wharf, to-morrow evening at 7.30, to make final arrangements. <A good deal of in- terest is tak in this race, and as there will be a large number of « ympetitors it will no doubt be very interesting.

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4 Perrovs RIpeE. [The Bangor Commer-

says :—‘* When the Flying Yankee was

leaving here Saturday, the Pullman car con- ducter discovered a man riding on a truck

frame. The train stopped and he was uncere- moniously fired. He had ridden from St. John in that manner, and as a recognition of his we, if nothing more, should have been allowed to continue.

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Mackere: Scance.—A Buctouche correa- pondent of the Moncton Transcript writes :— “The prolonged scarcity of mackerel along the coast is a matter of surprise to the fisher- m nd has su ted many of them to con- siderable fivancial loss. A Richibucto seining schooner, now in Bactouche, reports that dur- ing a three weeks’ cruise around the coast she 16 NOt seen a single school of mackerel,

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\ atic. —Says the Turf Field and Farm: ‘Tf Hanlan bas lost some of his old-time skill vith the oars, be certainly has not lost any of his ol e grit. Though beaten by Peter Kemp ce championship of the world, in Aust . in May lost, he phas again thrown down the gauntlet to the antipodean sculler, and on Friday, Sept. ’8 they will measure blades for the title anc €2,500 a side. The race will be decided ovat the Paramatta course,

and if Hanlan is beaten, he will return home convinced that he has met a greater oarsman th An himself. :

-_—- s- -— A Kinpty Act.—Says the Journal :—The afternoon express for Georgetown and Souris

leaves Charlottetown ten minutes before the train for Summerside, and there is always the usual amount of uncertainty in the mind of the woman with two children and eleven par- cels as to which is her train. Last Saturday evening it was raining, and after the Eastern express had left, while we stood in conversa- tion with Mr. Unsworth alongside the Sum- merside train, a party of women, children and bundles, all wet and generally mussed up, ap- proached the Superintendent, bewailing the fact that they thought it was the last train that went east, and consequently they had got left. The goed-natured Superin- tendent tock in the situation immediately and, without the intervention of any red tape, toid them to “‘get aboard there and when you arrive at the Junction you will find your train Waiting for you.” ‘‘Itis easier for me,” he remarked to us, ** to detain the eastern train a few minutes, than for these poor women to remain in town over Sunday.” And when we got tothe Junction, there was the eastern train waiting for these poor half-terrified women with as much solemnity as though it had been under orders to wait for the Gover- It is such little acts of kind- ns that have made Mr. Unsworth so univer- Sally popular with our people. —nidiaam

nor-Greneral.

_ Porarors—New and old, for sale by John Cylwill, Upper Queeg Street. Apply at once,

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THE DAILY EXAMINER, - and Other Htems. | PELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

SPeOUL Despatones to Tax Examiner. I. 0. O. F. Wunpsor, N. 8., Aug. 8. The 33rd annual session of the Grand | Ledge, 1. O. O. F., of the Lower Provinces, } was convened at 10.30 this morning in the lemperance Hall. There were present the grand officers and about 70 representatives. ‘he reports of the year’s work showed the fullowing evidences of the prosperity of the order inf the jurisdiction: Numerical strength last year, as corrected, 2286 ; gross increase, $20 ; gross decrease, 282; net in- crease, 46; now in membership, 2432. Total receipts for the year, $13,972; total expenditure, $12,179, Amount paid out for relief of brothers, $2275; for families

of deceased brot he rs, $312 > burial of de-

ce ised { iddfellows, S466.; special relief, $270. Total amount of invested funds, $21,100.

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Labor Troubles in France. Paris, Aug. 8.

Conflicts occurred last night between the police and strikers. Two Cafes were sacked by the mob. A number of police and waiters were wounded. Many were wounded by troops while clearing the streets of strikers. Fifty arrests were made of persons engaged in an attack on the house of Jacquet at Amiens.

The glass workers of Lyons threaten to sirike uuless the firms amalgamate and per- mit the employes to work in batches in ro- tation. Ifa strike occurs in Lyons it will probably extend to the glass workers in Paris and the whole of France.

The funeral of Gen. Badis, ex-Commun- ist, who dropped dead while addressing the strikers Sunday, took place to-day. Fifty thousand persons gathered in the streets adjacent to the house of the deceased, Thousands lined the route to the cemetery, along which cavalry were stationed. Traffic in streets through which the cortege passed was suspended and stores closed. Fifteen thousand persons marched in front of the hearse bearing the remains.

Ottawa News.

Orrawa, Aug. 8,

The will of the late Hon. John Hamilton has been admitted to probate. The per- sonal estate in Ontario is placed at $619,- 000. The legal fees for putting the will through court amount to $932. Deceased bequeaths 820,000 to the General Hospital in Montreal.

The Yankee boat captured by the Gov- ernment cruiser near St. Andrews, N. B., Monday, is a sloop-rigged craft, 15 feet keel. A report of the seizure is expected by the Department.

Rumor has it that Collingwood Schreiber, Chief Engineer of Government Railways, is to become Chief Engineer of the Canadian Pacilic. Prospective successors to Mr. Schreiber are Mr. Archibald, Chief As- sistant Engineer Walter Shanley, M. P., and Mr. Pottinger, General Superintendent of the Intercolonial.

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Railway Accident.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 8.

A mixed train was thrown from the track this morning near Morgantown by a broken rail. The baggage and single passenger coach rolled down a 30 foot embankment. Every person in the car with one exception received injuries, but no one wes killed

outright. The seriously injured inelude seven men, eight women and _ three children.

Parnell-* Times" Commission.

Li INDON, A ug. 8.

In the House of Commons this evening, Mr. Sexton asked whether the Parnell in- quiry Commission would hold {session in open court.” Mr. Clarke, Solicitor- General, replied that he could not conceive of such a comm/‘ssion taking evidence in secret. The Commission Bill passed its third reading in the Commons this after- noon.

Yellow Fever.

WasuHinoton, Aug. 8.

Surgeon Hamilton, of the Marine Hos- pital Bureau, received a telegram this after- noon from Jacksonville, Fla., announcing two cases of yellow fever and two other suspicious cases. It is feared that it is the beginning of an outbreak.

Wheat Burned.

WricHam, Ont., Aug. 8. Halton & Carr’s flour mill, with a large quantity of wheat and flour, and Jackson's residence were burned to-day. The loss on the mill and its contents is $35,000, and on residence, $3,000.

Railway Collision.

Toronto, Aug. 8.

A collision occurred on the Northern Railway, near Newmarket, to-day, between two freight trains. The train man jumped and escaped injury. The loss amounts to

$50,000.

Fatality in a Well.

Port Cotsorne, Ont., Aug. 8. While Silas D. Winn, an old resident, was working in a well yesterday afternoon, the sides fell in, covering him to a depth of 16 feet. He was dead when taken out.

Arrived Safely.

Sr. Joun Aug. 9 Atelegram from Mr. Robertion to a friend in St. John, says that the raft ar- rived safely at Vineyard Haven yesterday morniag.

Weather Bulletin.

Toronto, August 9—-10 a. m.

Fresh to strong south-east to south-west winds; mostly cloudy, with showers.

New York’s hotels are a small city in theraselves. There were only 19 of them in 1870, but now there are 62, with six more to tollow, and they will accommodate

: 30,000 people.

Personal.

Edison, the inventor, is said to be worth $6,000,000.

Moody, the evangelist, is to make a tour of the Maritime Provinces,

Albert H. Shipman, inventor of the Ship- min engine, died suddenly last. week at Geneva, N. Y. He was only 38 years of age,

Mr. James M. Ross, merchant tailor, reached home yesterday after a cruise of ten days in which he visited parts of Nova Scotia and P. E, Jsland.—Moncton Times.

Rev. C. H. Hylton Stewart, Precenter of Chester Cathedral, has been appointed Secre- tary of the Chester Diocesan Coaference, in the place of the Rev. Canon Cooper, who has resigned.

Theo. L. Chappelle, Theo. J. Farquharson and David R. MacLennan, of Charlottetown, arrived in the city last evening en route to Windsor, to attend the session of the Grand Lodge, I. O. O. F.—Halifax Mail.

Mr. John MeMillan, Chief Ingineer of the Northern Light, left yesterday morning for Scotland. He will watch the construction of the machinery forthe new winter steamer mow under contract, and will steam her home. —Journal.

BIRTHS.

At Summerside, on 5th inst, the wife of Mr. Geo. McSweeney, of Moncton, of a son.

PLEASURE YACHT, BY AUCTION.

I am instructed by JOHN WALKER, ESQ., to sell Auction, at the Steam Navigation Company's Wharf,

On Saturday Next, Lith Inst., AT 5 O’CLOCK, P. M.:

The fast sailing Centre Board Yacht “ PURI-

TAN,” finished in first-class style, measuring 16

feet keel, 8 feet beam, and 20 feet overall. Will

accommodate about fifteen persons.

GEO. M, HARRIS, Auctioneer,

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| SALE Household Furniture.

I am instructed by MRS, HAYDEN, to sell by Auction, at her Residence, corner of Great George and Water Streets,

Qn Wednesday, 16th August,

AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M.,

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ing of Parlor, Dining Roum and Bedroom Sets, 1 Mahogany Extension Table, Chairs and Side- board, Carpets, Mats, Oil Cloth, Sofas and Bureaus, Feather Beds and Bedding, Crockery and Glassware, Window Poles and Curtains, Pictures, Flowers, Stoves, etc., etc,

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DRE*S GOODs, TRIMMENGS,

SILKS AND SA'TINS, VeLVETEEAS, | GLOVES | Pal T COTTONS, GINGH AMS,

CREP ONNES,

TABLINGS,

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Chariottetown, July 16, 1888

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Atso—One Piano, Music, Violin, one Improved Singer Sewing Machine, Fishing Rod and Basket, Double Barrel Gun, Hand Painted Pliacques. One Kitchen Range (Stewart, No. 9), Kitchen | Utensils, etc., etc.

Sleigh, Water Cart and Harness, and one good Milch Cow, 6 years old (Ayrsuire.)

GEO. M. HARRIS,

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Special-

Our Stock to match ; Prints, Chambrays and Ginghams,

Silk, Cashmere, Lisle » found in a First- and Millinery done on)

very large range, nice pat- 4 and 6 button lengths ; also, our celebrated

BLOCK.

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I have received another Consignment of

Bedroom and Parlor Furniture, BED LOUNGES,

Hair and Flock Mattrasses, &c.

The general public are respectfully invited to call and inspect same. Prices moderate.

GEO. M. HARRIS,

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The extraordinary prices we are offering must effect a speedy clearance. TERMS CASH. No goods sent for approval.

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are about making extensive alterations in our premises—building a new Brick Front, remodelling the interior, & will necessitate our closing for some time, and as it is necessary to dispose of the balance of our large stock of Summer Goods, we have decided to make, FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY,

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HATS AND RONNETS, FLOWERS,

FEAt HERS,

LACES,

RIBBONS,

MANTLES,

SHAWLS,

CORSETS,

FANCY GOODS,

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CARPETS,

OIL CLOTHS, MATTINGS, ROOM PAPER, HEARTH RUGS, COUNTERPANES, ROOM PAPER, SHEETINGS, TICKINGS.

Freight paid on large parcels to any part of th

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IGOMPETITORS VERY UNEASY.

Se ke 8 ecause the Big Rush for Clothing is at E. PROWSE’S.

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NO WONDER —His Prices astonish the natives.

han pleased.

Competitors may say what is not true about Bankrup Clothing, Big Boom in Clothing, &., &., but L. E. PROWS does the business all the same. & BECAUSE his Prices are too low for competition. wonderful Stock o

are invited to see his

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BANKRUPT CLOTHING.

Sign of the Great Big Hat, Queen Street.

Land Near vharlottstown RY RE SA LE.

ACRE. OF LAND adjoining the property

Apply to the undersigned, Cameron Block, Charlottetown. Dated 26th July, A. D. 1888.

PETERS & PETERS. aug3—tf

Fressed Fay.

30 TONS PRESSED HAY. For sale by

HORACE HASZARD.

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MAIL CONTRACT.

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TENDERS addressed to the Postmaster-General

will be received at Ottawa, until noon on FRIDAY, 3lst August next, for the conveyance of Her Majesty’s Mails on a proposed contract for four years, from Ist October next, over the following route, viz. :—-

Kildare Capes and Tignish.

Printed notices containing fuliinformation as to conditions of proposed contract may be seer, and blank forms of tender may be obtained, at the Post Offices at which the services commence and terminate, or at the office of the subscriber,

F. pe ST. C. BRECKEN, Asst. P. O. Inspector. Post Office Inspector’s Office, Ch’town, P, E. L., 27th July, 1888. jy27—3i dy & wky

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V ANTED TO RENT.—A Furnished House. Anyone having such tolet can hear of a applying at this office or addressing

tenant b ) » x 497, Ch’town. pd 6i eod—jy28

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WANTED.—Three honest, pushing Men in your vicinity; special inducements now ; fast-selling apoetenies, Don’t orey. ee rom start.—BROWN BROTHERS, Nurserymen, i NN, Xx. 2m (tues & fri)—jud

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FALL. 1888. FALL. Just Received ex S. S. Nova Scotian, Suez, and Ulunda:

104 CASES,

Fl Minny & Geral Dry Gani

Also, in Stock and to Arrive, about 500 Packages Demestic Staples, Knit Goods, Blankets, Quilts, Xe.

SMITH BROS., Granville and Duke Streets,

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Reddin’s Drug Store.

ross ENO’S SALT, 1 ao BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS, 10 Boxes FLY PAPER, 50 lbs. INSECT POWDER, INDIGO DIAMOND DYES. Country Traders will find our Wholesale Prices as low as any in the city.

D. O'M. REDDIN, Jr.

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COAL! COAL!

EDUCTIONS.

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AED Young ies drive Bread agon. y at “ City Steam Bakery.” aug9—3i pd z= * -

W ANTED.—Permanent and Transient Board- ers, at the Railway Hotel, opposite Depot. —JOHN BOLGER, Proprietor. on 3i eod—aug9 LOST.— Between Miller’s, Five Mile House, (on St. Peter’s Road), and Charlottetown, a heavy Carriage Wrap, black on one side and figu brown on the other. Finder will be rewarded by

with subscriber.—H,. James tf—augd

leaving same PALMER.

w= IMMEDIATELY.--A Parlor Maid. Good wages. Apply at this oflice. augs

QUND.—A young Pig. Owner can have the same by proving property and paying ex- —- Apoly to O, HORNSBY, at the Pottery. a

OST, or mislaid in Charlottetown, on the 6th L inst., a Red Silk Parasol. The finder will be rewarded by sending same to THE EXAMINER office. 2i—augs

R SALE.—A good Piano will be sold at a bargain. Apply at the Salesroom of G. M. HARRIS, lw—aug7

rT ANTED.—At the Osborne House, a Cham- ber Maid. Good wages. aug?—3i eod pd

WANTED.—-A Boy“about 18 years old to drive a Bresd Express and do general work — J. T. PEARDEN. tf—aug6

LET.—A House containing six rocms, situ- ar on Water Street, opposite Railway Station. Apply to F.S. CHANDLER. lw—aug6

7 WANTED—For outdoor work on a small M‘farm in the suburbs, Must understand care of borses and cattle. Apply to Mrs. DesBuisay,

THE Subscriber is now prepared to supply at short notice :— ANTHRACITE (Egg and Chestnut sizes), ACADIA NUT and ROUND, SYDNEY ROUND (Old Mines), CALEDONIA SLACK, and BLACKSMITH'’S COAL,

At Lowest Cash Prices.

CAPT. JOHN HUGHES, jy3l—lIm eod pat Water Street.

OST.—On Tuesday, 24th July, a Bunch of Keys. L Finder will be rewarded by leaying them at this office, tf—jy30

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LET.—A House containing five rooms, in good repair, situated on King Street, near Pownal Street. 2 aug3

ANTED.—A Girl to do genera! housework in lw a smal) family. Apply to Mrs. JoHNn A. Moors, East Kent Street. tf—augl

ANTED IMMEDIATELY.~—A Plain Cook, WwW Apply at this office. jy3l

seven or eight rooms.

RENT.—A House containing WANTED TO Apply at this office. jy30

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