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bloods in Spain.

FRIGHTFUL DISASTERS. Full news 24th inst., «

was brought to London on the f the terrible floods that have devastated the valleys of Mundo and Segura. Rarely has a more terrible story been related in modern times. Murcia is littl known to. travellers in Spain, for the Mediterranean steamers touch at Alicante, to the north of it, and at Cartha- gena, to the south of it, and the capital of

the ancient kingdom and medern province of Mercia stands inlanc, on the Segura, half way between them. It lies in a huerla (plain) dotted with cosey farm houses and

“1. ; : , . en with drooping

{ palm trees The tewn is full

Moorish reminiscences. tectural design of its Cathedral, bas-reliefs and heavy passage, its horseshoe-formed win- dows, its slender spire, recall the days when the tqwn was one of the chief Moor- ish possessions in Spain, and was known as Mursiah. ‘lt was about ten o'clock when the approach of the mistral, a cold and biting wind, {was felt froin the direction of Cartagena. The sky clouded over. Soon the storm was howling over the town and amid the streets, and tore through the honses. It increased in violence every minute. Therain seemed to be falling in braad sheets of water.

ot stone statues

in its

fHE STORY OF AN EYE WITNESS.

we walked about,” says one of the n that dark night, amid that delige of rain, we could hear the distant roar Of che water tearing past in the Segura,

until low, rambling erashes told of the in-

sé Pare SiC lCLlS,

undation breaking into the streets.” Sud- denly all the gaslights went eut. Then

ev -ybody knew that the flood was advanc- ing. From street and square, from balcony and housetop came the ery, ‘‘The water is rising!’ It was a fearful moment. The confusion was unparalleled. Through gar- dens, vineyards and mulberry groves, the Murcians were pouring in a_ confused, struggling mass, all with the one idea of quitting tho town and outstripping the flood. In the suburbs of San Benito and San Lorenzo, before half the people could get out of ther, beds, they had the water over the lower floors of their houses. The eiurch doors were soon forced open by the flood, which went on its way laden with broken stools and altar orna- ments, with vestments of priests and red tunics of choristers. It invaded the nun- neries and hermitages, the oratories and convents, sweeping from their niches the carved images of saints. It poured into the eavalry barracks, where the soldiers could be seen running up and down siairs with their regimentals under their arms. It skirted the great Episcopal Palace and the colleges of St. Fulgentius and St. Isi- dore. Many of the public buildings and institutes it spared, as it swept on to the railway station. Here it extinguished the lights and lamps that were burning on the bare ground outside, and earried away the smal! open-air buffets where fruit, drinking water and anisette were sold. It tore up the sheds and embankments, destroy ing telegraph posts and tearing up rails.

A TERRIBLE NIGHT.

‘During this terrible night,” said a townsman to the correspondent of the Lon- don Standard, ‘“‘our authorities and, in particular, our admirable civil guards, worked with a will to rescue women and children. They had te work by such glim- mering light ai their torches would yield, and presented a weird and fantastic ap- pearance as they moved to and fro through the water. Sometimes they were knee- deep; more often they were upto their waists in water. The gallant fellows waded into the submerged streets, seizing such fugi- tives as they met, half drowned and fright- ened out of their wits, calming others who were screaming at the the windows en- couraging those who rushed about wildly en the housetops, until boats, barges and even carriages could be brought into use and the inhabitants saved from abodes that were momentarily threatened with ruin. Several times during the night was heard the crash of falling houses and splin- tering timbers, and above the noise rose the wailing shrieks of unfortunate beings that could pct escape, and were soon smothered in the ruins or in the terrent.. Acts of extraordinary heroism were performed by the authorities, the boatmen and the civil guards. (ne guard five times braved the torrent, with the water up to his chest. Each time he came back with a child in his arms. Then he started back on the sixth voyage. He had left the mether in the house with a babe at her breast. He fought his way through the water, rather swimming than wading. As he neared the house he sawit totter. Before he could make another step it was gone, and mother and babe were swept past him on the bosom of the flood. Nor were the higher classes less generous in their efforts to save the drowning people. One nobleman in his carriage rescued them by dozens, until his horses, dead beat and half drowned, could no longer pursue the work of charity. And as fast as the rescued were brought in they were carried either into private dwellings or into the government house.

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Don’? dorget to-night 18 Grace Kigertor’s farewell Fatertainment.

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Rememper this is very likely the last En- tertainment of the season. Grace Egerton to- night.

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Sr. Joun is preparing for a Provincial Ex- hibition, next year. The Telegraph does not hesitate to express its belief that it will be “such” an Exhibition as has never been seen in the Maritime Provinces. We regret very much that their seems to be a disposition to exclude from the Exhibition the articles from other Provinces. It would be gratifying to show the New Brunswickers that little Prince Edward Island can beat’ them im the manu- facture af wollen cloths ; and, doubtless, the Proprietors of the Tryon and Mill Valley Milis would not mind extending the sphere pi their business to the neighboring Provinces.

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Correspondence.

ee We do not hold ourselves responsible for the statements or opinions of our correspondents,

lo the Editor of tle hranviine?r.

Sin,—In your issue of the 10th inst. there appears a letter from a correspoudent signed ‘* Produce’ and, as your correspondent is a practical and intelligent farmer, possibly some comments on his letter may not be taken amiss. ‘‘ Produce” says ‘‘ we either have no men capable or they are unwilling to embark

mation? Weare supposed to havea vested interest in the Fishery Award. What have the farmers done to utilize it? A small slice would give us a swift line to both Liverpool aud Havana. With the Local Government farmers are all-powerful. Have we not heard politicians of both sides stump the country and express themselves as willing to sacrilice all their able-bodied relations and the last dol- larin the Treasury to assist the honest yeo- manry? I tell you, country boys could feel ita big thing to belong to the country, while the city chaps have to beg in vain to get a trifling grant to open out a quarter of a mile of road. Supply the stamps, Mr. Farmer, and the crops will move to market fast. Traders don’t mind working have a decided objection to find themselves.

Sir.

Yours, respectfully, Henry C Charlottetown, Oct. 30th, 187%.

IOM BS.

SHIPPING ENPELLIGENCE. PORT OF CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED.

Oct. 17.—Julia Franklin, with coal to Hughes.

CLEARED.

Oct. 29.-—Camelion, Bermuda, 923 bbls pota- toes, 476 do do, 140 bushels oats, Ll tons hay, 12 cords firewood, 20 half bbls and two kits mackerel, 2 bbls eggs, 14 bbls turnips, 150 geese, 10 cows, 14 horses, 40 sheep and 35 tons coal by B. Wilson Higgs ; Brigt. Hildred, Plymouth, 12,- 40) bush oats and 699 pieces deals valued at $7,642, shipped by Peake Bros & Co.

OUTPORTS.

Souris, Oct. 27.—-Entered,Sch. Switcher, from Halifax, with salt, sugar and molasses and sailed for Charlottetown ; Winnie, Pictou, 331 bbls flour, 19 do apples and 10 boxes boots to J: G. Sterns.

Cardigan, Oct. 27.—Entered, John Gibson,

North Sydney ; Day Spring, Shelburn, cod oil ; Clementina, Port Mulgrave, lime- stone; Bismarck, Bridgewater, lumber.

Georgetown, Oct. 27.—Cleared, Sch. Laura May, Halifax, 114 bush. turnips, 1,702 do oats by 8. Clow.

Montague, Oct. 27. bush. potatoes.

Se ee LI Ae LN OO

MARRIED.

At the residence: of the bride, Upper Prince Street, on Monday, the 27th inst., by the Rev. Kenneth Maclennar, M. A., James Hen- derson, Esq., M. D., of Union Road, Lot 33, to Annie Leigh, daughter of the late Peter Gregor, Esq.

nel. and i. Conse, 200

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Ix Memor1amM—On the 13th, passed away from our midst one whose steady devotion to duty deserves mere than a passing notice. The late Mrs. Jane Stewart led a busy and useful life. As a neighbor, kind and con- siderate, ready and willing at all times to supply counsel and assistance. It was at the bedside of the suffering that her presence was most prized; as a nurse she had few equals; and although her services were eagerly sought after, still she readily waited on the poor and the needy, often without hope of fee or reward, following in the footsteps of him who went about doing good--‘tInasmuch as ye did it unto one of. the least of these, My brethren, ye did it unto Me.”—Com.

SYDNEY COAL.

77" expected to arrive on consignment, an TANG CYDNC\ mtial 230 ONS SYDNEY ROUND COAL, (Ontario Mines), a superior coal and warrant- ed to give satisfaction. Will be sold very cheap from the vessel before storing.

F. S. HANFORD, Ch’town, Oct. 29, “79—3i Agent,

TO HOUSEKEEPERS

Fine Table & Toilet Linen.

- WILL Sell at AUCTION, on SATUR-

DAY, Ist November next, at 3 o'clock,

p. m, at the ‘West of England House,” Great George Street,

An assortment of Fine Table & Toilet Linen, of the very best quality. 17 large Table Cloths, 50 Table Napkins, 11 Toilet Cloths, 12 D’Oyleys, 60 White Towels, 8 Turkish Bath Towels, 36 Pillowslips, 29 Sheets.

Good Housewives should not miss this op- portunity to supply themselves with a good quality of linens.

WILLIAM’ DODD. : Auctioneer.

HOUSE TO LET.

f HOUSE pleasantly situated on Sydney A Street, near Hillsboro’ Square, contain- ing 8 rooms and pump in the yard. Posses- sion given immediately. Apply to THOMAS CASELEY.

Ch'town, Oct. 29, 1879.

Oct. 1, 1879.—tf

Br THE DAILY EXAMINER, for the latest news—local and telegraphic

in # meat or produce trade.” Possibly the gentieman is not aware that a tew tracers in Charlottetown sunk about : 20,000 in » fall of 1877 in trying to open up a market in Eng- land for potat Can a half dozen farmers | be found « nterp ising te that extent? As re- gards shipment of meat, on the hoot, steamers are absolutely necessary. A regular line would at first require a subsidy. What have the farmers done to promote such a consum-

for nothing ; but they

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MOL PORTO RICO SUGAR, WHITE SUGAR, REFINED SUGAR,

\SSES,

LUMP SUGAR, (Boxes 50 lbs, ) | VALENCIA RAISINS, LAYER RAISINS,

CHEST TEA : : |. ALP CHESTS TEA, (| “ees SEPERIOR EXTRA FLOUR,

EXTRA FLOUR,

SPRING EXTRA FLOUR,® BOXES F! IBACCO, CADS + TOBACCO,

E . ist TOBACCO,

BARRELS WASHING SODA, KEGS BAKING SODA, DOZEN OOMS DOZENS PALLS,

BOXES CLOTHES PINS, BARRELS PICKLES, BOXES PICKLES, BOXES TABLE SALT, BOXES STARCH, BOXES SOAP,

COLLS MINILLA, (all sizes)

BOXES PEPPER,

TINS MUSTARD,

TINS GINGER,

TINS CINNAMON, ROLLS SOLE LEATHER, BAGS NUTS, 30OXES CREAMTARTER, BARRELS ONIONS, CASES MATCHES, HALF CASES MATCHES,

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QUARTER CASES MATCHES. ARVELL BROS.

Ch’town, Oct. 17, 1879.—tf

BARRELS

200

American & Nova Scotian

WINTER FRUIT

TO) AReIiIV a

We have bought direct from the growers and will be able to supply small and large, lots-—excellent qualities and at favorable prices.

Oct. 24, 1879.

GENTLEMEN:

W* HAVE ABOUT COMPLETED THE

Most Choice Collection

—oOr—

SOOTGH TWEEDS,

Canadian Tweeds,

West of ‘England

CLOTHS,

Overcoatings,

&e. ;

XC., AC.,

We hare vet offered to the Public.

Manvtactured on the Premises

IN THE LATEST STYLES And With Despatch.

& SONS.

Kp EN) F ED SUB URS

Oct. 11, 1876°—+tf

Thankssiying Yay is Coming,

AND s0 IS

BOREHAM’S

New Fail and Winter Stock of

BOOTS & SHOES,

Of which he has fececived the first in- stalment, consisting oi -

12 cases of Men’s Womens’ and Childrens Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc., in all the leading styles.

* "THE CASH BOOT & SHOE STORE,

Opposite M arket House, Ch’town, Oct. 11, 1879—t1 nov 5.

sous having relatives or friends abroad, a desiring to keep them informed concernmirg P. E. Island, cannot do soin a better or cheap er way than by subscribing to Tuk Weexur Examiner. Sent, postpaid, to any address in Great Britain, the United States, cx the Dominion, on receipt of One Dollar.

| For Fall Trade

BEER & GOFF.)

HE WEEKLY EXAMINER. — Per |

CHEAP

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AT THE

LONDON FIQUS

MEN’S &

REEFING JACKETS.

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BOY'S

MEN'S

'Ulsters & Overcoats.

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A Large Lot of Blankets A Lot of Soiled Blankets

TO CLEAR—VERY LOW,

A LOT OF BED COMFORTERS

ALL PRICES.

cts Se ec tena —_ =

AN IMMENSE STOCK OF

Winceys and Dress Goods.

MEN'S

UNDERCLOTHING ee

OVERCOATINGS !

SCOTCH & CANADIAN

TWEEDS.

erences

WoORSTED COATINGS !

BROADGLOTHS.

cme entero erwin — on

Bazaar Patterns,

The most reliable out. All styles received.

Call for a Catalogue.

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ks TERMS CASH. Ser

Ge0, Davies & bo

} Oct. 14, 1879.

| SHOP TO LET.

iv WO LET and possession given within one | month, that shop in ~* Duncan's Brick | Building,” on Queen’s Street, now in posses- lsion of Mr. S. WW. MeMurray—rent low. PALMER & McLEOD. Ch’town, Oct. 2, 1879.—taw 1m pat Im

Psa Cy % Race Sent . - a o 4 —) | a ; k, \ re : 4 i - _. set 4A > < 4 ° “ + * ‘f+ fe fe f : fi bs. 4y Pas Pe see 3 is fi $4 c ' nie f , 3 { ; ke ke ' bi Pr x t G j ee ieee i st ra re 4 eee id ete; j Davee) tires sare ey Wo tees cies _ “Se eS ‘*LorNE HigHianp™. Wuisky,—NSole pro- prictors, Greenlees Brothers, London and

Argyleshire. This Whisky is a pure unadul- terated spirit, very mellow, in quality excel- lent, and in our opinion perfectly wholesome, Where a stimulant is required, it is to be pre- ferred to brandy.”—Loxndon Medical Review, Agents : MESSRS. OWEN CONNOLLY & CO,, . Charlottetown, P.E.IL.

June 24, 187).—6m

TAILORING DEPARTMEN T. war

TWO GOOD COAT MAK- Oct. 21, 1879.—tf

BEER & SONS. NOTICE.

| aah iio tier —_ ; .

J GIN MeciNTYRE, Shoemaker, wishes ey to inform his customers in town and country that he has REMOVED from his old stand to his new place, next to Mr. Snel- grove’s, Grafton Street, where he will be glad to see all his old customers, and as many new ones as may give him a call. I work cheap for cash.

NO SECOND PRICE. All work warranted. dispatch. Oct. 6, 1879—1m

Repairing done with

NEW OPENINGS Readymade Clothing

Cisissiou asbibn: New Goods, New Styles

NEW PRICES:

E have just received a large stock of Mens’, Youths’ and Boys’ OVERCOATS, REEFERS, ULSTERS, SUITS, PANTS, SHIRTS, &c., &c., which we are offering at prices to suit the times. F. LePAGE & CO. Oct 23, 1879—2aw3w ar pat 3w

Wants, Lost, Found; sr

OARDERS WANTED—A few per- manent Bearders can be accommodated at very moderate rates at the Revere House. [oct 29, 1879]

\ ANTED. — GOOD immediately. Apply Esq., Water Street.

HOUSEMAID, at C. Leigh’s . [o 28, tf

Oe New Londoners, by the barrel or lot. Apply to E. L. Lypviarp, Broker, Agent. [o 28, 3i pd rE\O LET.—Two tenements of eight reoms _ each. Good cellarage, stable and coach house. North Side King Square, as pleasant a locality as. in the city.. Mnquire at King Square Warcrooms. fo 25

Q\ TRAYED—From Dawson's pasture at ).) Spring Park, on Thursday evening, the 16th inst., a small-sized black Cow, with horns the top of which were sawed off, and to which a piece of rope was tied. Any in- formation concerning her whereabouts will be thankfully received at the ‘‘Argus” office. [oct. 24, eod tf] EMOVAL.—G. C. GILMOUR, Dyer, has removad to the house on corner of Sydney and Hillsborough Street, where he will be glad to see his numerous customers. jo 24 lw VOR SALE-—GRAPES, ripe from the vine, 50c. per Ib.; CELERY, 50 to 80e. per doz. WM. HEARD. foct23 ti

YY erent the ‘‘ Revere House,,” a smart table Girl. Good reference re. quired. Apply immediately. [o 22 tf

\HOP & CELLAR to let on Great ») George Street, adjoinning Lewis’ Photo- graph Gallery, Enquire of Joun SruMBvEs.

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‘yO LET.—A House on Euston Street, containing uine rooms.—Apply to CHas. McGRreEcor. {oct 16 tf

FFICES TO LET.—One of the best

business stands in the City in O’Hallor- an’s New Building. Possession given im- mediately. Apply to Mrs, O’Hatuoray, Great George Street. foct, 6, tf

{hop tg Let.—One of the best Business h" stands in the city, in Newson’s Building, opposite Post Offic. ; lately in the occupation of Robert Brown. Possession given immedi- | etely. Apply to Jon Newson, 12 tf