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“Tais is True Liberty, when Free Born Men, having to advise the Public. may speak free.”

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CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. ISLAND; SATURDAY SEPTEMBEFPF 4,

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THE LATTES? OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MANUFACTURE ALWAYS ON HAND

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G F HUTCHESON, Jeweler & Optician

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Herring, Herring

Large, fat Herring in half barrels, barrels and quarter barrels, from Sydney, Cow Bay, Madalene and Arichat We will warrant every package we cell, or refund the money For sale wholesale and retail by

CRANT & CO.,

Queen Street, Charlottetown

FOR BOSTON

—_BY THE— INTERNATIONAL 5.5. CQ,

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THE ELEGANT STEAMSHIP “ST. CROIX,

(2,000 TONS.)

Charlottetown to Boston about 30 hours. Summerside to Boston about 28 honrs Rovre |.—Leave any point on the line of P. E. I. Railway by Morning Train Tuesdav or Saturday, reach St. Johu via Summerside and Point du Chene at 4 p. m. Leave St. Jobn by Steamship St. Croix at 4.30 p. m. direct for Boston, Arrive there at noon next day. Rovre 2.—Leave the Island on Taurspay, reach St. John same evening and con- nect with the Friday Morning Steamer for Boston, via Coast Service,

Send for Folder and information to nearest Ticket Agent, or to

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Better Than Nothiay. Clara—She is a very thoughtfui git, Yom Barry—Indeed?

Clava— Yer. Why, she hag trimmed her rew theater hat with a pair of opera glasses for the use of the gertieman who sits be- hind her.—Philadelphia Press.

Chicago seta up the claim that from 138¢ to 1839 mere Browning books and more hogs were svld than iu any other city in the world.

“Blind Pig'’ ta the neme given to a “spesk easy,’’ or unlicensed saloon, ix some parts of Nichigan.

Corneilie conki not write pootry until he fell in love. Then he cowld not write enough.

£5 Worth of Advice.

In the old days when the lord chief jus- tice was simply Mr. Charles Russell he was stopped by a solicitor of his acquaint- ance holding a £5 Bank of England note in his hand. Passing the note to the bud- ding Q. C., the solicitor inquired:

‘Is it genuine?’

The lord chief justice eyed it critically and pronounced it a good note, at the same time deliberately putting it in his pocket.

The solicitor thanked him and requested the return of the note, but all the satisfac- tion he got was:

“I never give an opinion under £5."’"— Pearson's Weekly.

Wreng Guess. Mr. Boechwood—lIf I had all the money I've spent foolishly, I’d— Mr. Homewood (interrupting)—Yon’d gave it, of course? Mr. Beech wood—Not at all. I'dspend It again. — Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.

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A Discouraging Sign.

Mrs. Honniker—I'm really disoour- aged about our Will. I don’t believe he is destined to be a great man after all

Mr. Hunniker—-Nonsense, nonsense! What's put that idea into your head?

Mra Hunniker—Why, look at this letter I’ve just received from him. He's been in college two years now, and his handwriting ‘s still so good that you can read it right off, nbout like print. —Oleveland Leader.

Wise In His Generation. Irate Father—-What you need, young man, is a sound thrashing. Delinquent—Well, pop, my Sunday school teacher says that the Lord will supply our needs, apd I don’t mind waiting. —New York Timea

Victoria Cafe

Great, George &t.

Scene of attraction during these hot days.

Nice drinks of all kinds to refresh the tired and weary.

Nice Lunches, beautitul strawberries

and cream, JOHN P. JOY

VicTORIA CAFE

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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

There are 1,000 men to every 906 wo- men in Greece.

The new drainage system of Mar- seilles has been completed at a cost of 85,000,000 francs.

One of the latest patriotic societies is one to be composed wholly of the de- scendants of colonial governors,

Official statistics for 1896 of the sev- en Australian colonies give their popu- lation as being 4,328,171. Melbourne is éaid to have lost 42,486 inhabitante since 1891.

According to the statistica of the weather bureau, the property loss from tornadoes during the last ten years has been five times as great in Missouri as in any other state.

Medical service in the British army seems to be very unpopular. Ata re- cent examination for 35 vacancies only 81 candidates appeared, though the rule forbidding a man from trying after having failed twice was suspexded.

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Jobnson — Man alive, you’ve only been wasting your talents. The play is execrable, the worst I ever saw. How could you write such rubbish? There’s not an idea in it.

Bronson—That’s all right. What do you want me to do—revelutionize the modern drama?—Brooklyn Eagle.

Daniel Lambert, the most noted ex- ample of obesity recorded in medical annals, was born in 1770 and died at the age of 40 of excessive fat. His weight was 739 pounds.

As early as the time of Alexander II of Scotland a man who let weeds go to seed on a farm was declared to be the king’s enemy.

One pound of learning requires ten pounds of common sense to apply it.— Russian Proverb.

Druggists'Barly Closing

We the undersigned druggists of this city, hereby agree to close our severaj places of busiuess, at 9 p m. every night excepting Saturdays, until the end of Sep»

GEO. E. HUGHES, A. W. REDDIN, Wm. Ek. WATSON,

JOHNSON & JOHNSON, REDDIN BROS, 8. W. DODD.

The above goes into effect on Monda evening, Aug. 9th. J

For Sale or To Let.

That centrally situated 3 story brick building on the corner of Queen and Dor- chester Sts, business stand and dwelling house, suitable for wholesale or retail groceries. These premises are well adapted. Apply to

MRS. 0. CONNOLLY, Owner Or to John McKenna, Queen St. Aug2—3wks

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PROVINCIAL - EXHIBITION

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RACES, 1897,

To be held at CHARLOTTETOWN, TUESDAY, WEDMES DAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY,

SEPTEMBER 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th.

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All Animals and articles for Exhibition mast be <«ntered at the offi ; i ¢ ce of Secretary, Cameron Block, Charlottetown, on or before Securday, 18th September. -

HORSE RACES $1,500 - - - Premiums - -- $1500

FIRST DAY,—-22nd SEPTEMBER, 1897,

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cigs Entries close 14th September. No horse barred by record made after lst Aug.,

For further partioulars see Prize List, to be had on application to the Secretary. All communications to be addressed to the Secretary.

BENJAMIN ROGERS, President. Ch’town Aug 14th—law wky2i all isld prs.

A. B, WARBURTON, Secretary,

$18,000--IN GASH--$18,000

GRAND PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION

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Halifax, September 28th, to October 1st, 1897. .

Goid. Silver and Bronze Medals

The largest amount ever offered 1m prizes in any Exhibition in the Maritime Proyinces.

In additioa to the grand Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition, special attrac- sions have been urranged for every day aud night.

The Spectacular Seige of Sabastapol every evening,—the most gorgeous and realistic effects every produced in Canadu.

An unequalled halt mile track tor speed competition.

Exhibits carried at exceedingly luv rates. Very cheap excursion tickets on all railways and steam boats.

Full particulars later.

Apply for prize lists. entry furma, ane all information to

JOHN EZ. Wood.

Secretary, Halifax, N.S