% te et Tt sch woe Eo as Ae a4 Sem he te ale = a i oe a Rome i 1b ikoy cmpey “t < Eee an ceded t a a itll, ee ads « ‘ wapae en ee aa sige D ae { 3 " i 4 t i ee ee 2 cee ie Ves oes ee A + - HA ae DAILY i CAMIN THI Duties on Fish. tie rofusal of the money IN consequence of Government tv pay the States sritish the | coinpen sation for the Tnited States’ fishermen at renewal of oe unjustly demand loss su ‘nited : as slain- el by | }ortune Bay, we are threatened with a entering the the duties ai ry ' ate States market. 1° satisfy | nited 3 t the va violators of the L wd’s Day and of the United Siates’ Gov- erately to vielate the on fish of Ne rfoundland, es ernment propose cet *hia @ . " . Treaty of Washington. ‘This course 18 pro Evarts, and en- Whether or not Secretar 7 posed by Mr dorsed by the President. Congress will adopt it, If it be a dopted, we suall have to look the pao- remains to be seen. further for markets for our fish ; ple of the United States will have to pay higher prices for the fish they require ; and complications are likely to arise. proposal as the violation of a serious That such aj sxlemn obligation coul l ament of an enlighten- x2 wade or enter trined by the Gover el Christian nation is almost past belief, ai t+ I Open ng of the Imperial Pariiament Siinias: May 20. Parliament re-assembled to- day. The Queen's Speech reters to & le cordial rela- tions with all powers, hopes for the spee ly execution of the whole treaty of Berlin, aud refers to the mission of Mr. Goschen in that connexion. I+ says an effort to pacify Afghans and establish a strong and independent but friendly government will The cendition of Indian be unceasing. © finances recently made known wiil require special attention. A policy of confedera- tion in South Africa is advised, but the Transvaal will be retained. ‘The imports and exports and other signs indicate a re- vival of trade, but the dapression lately ona od dn the revenue continues un abated. The estimates of income laid be- fore the las Parliament will probably not be exce evded. The late season for convei- ing the session will serio usly interfere with: legislat mn. The Peace Preserv ation Act in Ireland will expire in June, and will not be renewed. The loyalty and good sens of the Icish people justity a reliance on the provisions of ordinary law firmly admine istered to the maintenance of peace and erder The acts for the mitigation of dis- tress in Ireland have veen of service to} that em!; the question of the sufficiency of advances authorize be the acts is under conside: ation. A . irials bi i}, a ballot act, a bill protect tenants agrinst injury from ground game, a bill to determime tie liability of employes for accidents to ser- vants, ‘and a bill for the extension of the borough franchise to Treland will be sub- mitted io Parliament. - 7 - THe races at o osl Park, Queen's Brth- day, wi!l be very imteresting. All the classes are well filled, exceptins t) ve ** four year old. In it there is a biank which will probably be filled before Monday. We ‘earn that the manager has extended the time for ents ring } in this class unti! noon on Monday. The fol lowing are the entries for the different classes, so far made :— +1 “HREE MINUTE CLASS. C. Weseott’s b. g. °° R. Crabb’s b. g. ** Shylock P. 8. Brown’s b. m. ‘* Bell Banting.” R. Steele's g. 4 : ——o R. Bacmall’s b. s. ‘* Baguell’s Z7ntu. | ”? Messenger.” J. Dever’a b. m. Aade Bane ly D. Scott's ch. g. ‘‘ Long John.’ FOUR YEA OLDS. F. Caiter’sb. g. ‘* St. Julien.” R. Crabb’s ch. m, ‘* Ginger Pop. CARRIAGE RACE, J. Henderson’s b. m. ‘* Lady Kate.’ C. Wescott c. g. ‘‘ i o-est hing. R. Stcele’s b. g. ‘* Little Mack.” 3 Mackieson Dickson's b«. m. ‘* Lady Mack. Geo. Simmond’s b ** Lady Jeff. RUNATNG RACE, ** Nellie.’ ** Jeony W. Mitchell's b. m. P. S.. Brown’s Arabian m. R. Steele’s _—_—— .MATCad RACE COR $50 A SIDR. Lind.” eT ” D. Scott's ch. ug. i D. McKinnon’s b. s. * SLOW RACF. — Will fill on the grounds, wag John. Napoleen.’ <2 ~ Jacov Scuurman, Esq., has been appointed Shippivg Master for the Port of Summerside. This is a move in the right direction and we have often -wondered that such = an oflice was not established some’ years ago. Hitherto the duties of this office were performed by the CUollecter of Cus toms. Mr. Schurman has appointed Mr. Martin Hf. Finlay his deputy, who will attend to the ‘inties of the office, Mr, Finlay is an active cad therough business man, and we un- derstan i he will also be prepared to do a gen- eral brokerage business. The Shipping Master's oflice is at the head of Queen's Wharf. - Journal. ‘aligns nian dlimnn sities ** Brenda,” K. Finlayson, with a pes. birch timber, containing feet, and 3,700 pes. deals and 29,000 feet, 3 _— me isure, ‘Tue brigt. cargo © GbO 10,338 cubic ends co:taining shipped by Peake Bros, & Co., cle: rel for Liverpool, G. B., on the 22nd inst % eine Borsvonp, N. B, has a mystery, and the Sackville ** Post ’ publishes it in the form of an int-rview. Mrs. Maha», of Botsford tage, wife of Patrick Mahan. a well to do armer, who has been tnissing since August 4, 1879, when he left home to go to Sackville Mes. their tou children, and believes that if he was alive she would bave heard from him ere thy, <-2nD-e Casp ror Eces. — Merchants in the countr ill I : will get the highest price for their eggs at the Family Grocery.—R. K. Brace, . pean Seiten == , {it rf WoRK OF AN Was THI Wor: INCHENI! LAL ; The Discovery of Preparations for a Conflagration ! Phe ciscovery of the fiendish plans of an incendiary laid to destroy a cottage at the east end of the city, created intense excite- ment a that loeality vesterdi Ly evening. Phe » plans diseovered were most deliberate. They could be vasily executed, and. the orch once applied would, doubtless, con- the cottage, but the unwary occupants, At 7 o'clock yest terday evening, Mr. Morton A. Can eran, insurance Avent, vas informed by Mr. Robert Taylor that an attempt was about boing made to burn the cottage in the rear of Morrissey's Foundry, owned by Mr. Thomas Tay! and occupied by Capt tin Malone. Mr. Cameron inform- ed the City Marshal of te fact, and in_ his company and that of Mr. Paul Lea, Fire War den, proceeded to the cottage and com- menced an examination. ‘They arrived at stuime Hot only the house about dusk. On entering they were informed that the present occupants were only in the house a short time ; that when they moved in it was all clean, but a quantity of shavings were floor of several of the Lirectly over a considerable strewn over the rooms and in the closet in the attic sinall apart- ment, filled with carpenter's shavings these shavings having all appearance of being weaoges there for the purpose of an incendiary. On examining theexterior of the roof, immedi ately over this closet, they found that the shingles wer ‘e net nailed on. They removed the ane shingles and found . hole, bored with an inch ‘anda quarter bit. Al are spike was driven through om shing: e next the loose one which covered th attic. asbea was a hole—a mark,as it were, for the incen- Giary’s easy finding of the Saka in the night on which he would commit the de ad in medi- tation. The matter was duly reported to the Fire es and an investigation will probably be held. The house was insured for $109, insurance was cancellel to-day by Cameron The Mr. Per °30) ia!. material for AGAIN. has laid in he is marricd Joaquin Milla: another divorce thi int Novem- Cham- Han! rt Trickett W I shes to row ber on the Thames, for the pionship. iMWnzlish Lord Beaconsfield has annennced jis in- tention to remain at the head of his party in opposition, and not to retire into private life for the present year at il] events. Mr. Courtney, Daputy Minister of Finance, will take a trip to Great Britain and the Continent durins the summer mouths. The Princass of Wales, notwithstanding . 3 — = storms and winds, insisted on reaching Copenhagen “for papa’s birthday,” and papa prettily said that he couldn’t have had any birth i sy gift which vive him so mach pleasure? as a sight of his danghter’s charm- ine f ce, be . The ‘* Times” Berlin correspondent asserts that the representative of a leading American newspaper has arrived in Berlin, and has offered to Prince Bismarck $150,- 090 yearly for writing a weekly articl>. Prince Bistuarck was een amused at the offer, but sent the represe ntative of the enterprising journal @ serious reply declin- ing the honor The Ottawa *‘ Herald” says: ‘* We be- lieve the Hon. Hector Langevin will have the honor of Kuighthood conferred upon : Se him next week A Good Account. ‘To sum it up, sixtiong years of } bed- rid- den sickness nad sufferins g, costing $200 per year, total $1,200—all whick was moa by three botiles of Hop Bitters taken by my wile, who her own house- work for a year since, without the loss of a day, and I ‘want everybody to know it for their benefit.”’, Has doue ‘foun Weras, Butler, N. Y.’ --—-— - ‘_om *- --+--- Eers StTorprinc 1 W ATER Wuere.. —Pat terzon and Law’s fouudry, at New Edinburgh, near Ottawa, was stop pe i Loe eels on the 18% h inst. This is the first time this season; ; last season the foundry was prevented working no less than three times. ‘ihe eels lodge in the turbine water wheel during the night, and when the water is turned on in the morning it faila to start the machinery. I[t took sev- eral hours to dig the eels out after the water was shut off. — --« <a e- --—- tices. os Special No Jusv opened, from London, Teacher's Bibles t a. ae Hymns, ancient and modern, Mark Twain's Scrap Books, Drawing L[ustraments, Friils for Hams, ete. Tl’. Nelmes, South Side Market Square. —m22 2w cod Correr anil Mill k, 35 at Peer & Gorrs. CANNED pound tin, cents per f fm 19 Morro Frames, with glass and back for 40 cents, at Lewis’.—m22 4i Just Recetvsep, a large s Pots and Saucers, at the Ag SUD) ly” of Flower ric ain u Store. — R. May. fm 19 61 A Great variety of mouldings, cheap, at Lewis.—m22 41 Fresn Biscuits at Beer & Goft’s. Fancy Frames in great variety at Lewis. New Tra (excellent) at Beer & Gofl’a, Scrap Prerurss, gold and silver leaves, gold stars and berderimg at Lewts’.—m22 41 Lacrosse Sticks for men, To ARRive, 2 doz. W. E. Dawsox & Co. i says he was very fond of her atid and | | «yoo Movnpines, 3 cents per foot, at . Lewis’.—may 22 41 makea goo] Don’t forget that Le wis still | Phetographs at the old stand, Upper Great ’ eorge Déreet.—m22 4: ile dipeiate " The Anchor Line steamers will hereafter eall. regularly at™ Halifax in their trips facross the Atlantic. oe ae: PARAL ESN RMS ex Wholesale Suppiles. 600 barrels FLOUR, 30 puncheons MOLASSES iD hhdas, ’ “a UGAR, Knglish Relined 10 hhds. Porto Rico do., 25 bbls, White Granulated do., 25 bbis. Confectioners’ do, ® 5) bb's. Yellow R {i red <lo., 200 chests OO bali-chests 7o caddies 20 kegs ‘I'wist TO3ACCH, 25 kegs Flat clo., 50 caddies Br ‘ight t Smok ing TOBAS cd, 200 boxes Valeacia RA} SINS. CURRANTS, HUTS “ BEANS, Hard BREAD, 100 boxes Soda CRACKERS. 25 bbls. Mixed PICKLES, 10 bbls. Chow Chow do., 100 kegs Baking SOBA, 5) bb's. Washing do., 95 bo ces Washing CRYSTALS, ® 0 boxes SOAP, 5D boxes Totret SDAP, 590 sides Sole LEAT HER; 480 co s MANILLA (al! sizes), 200 dox BROOMS, 100 doz. PAILS, 100 boxes T. D. PIPES, kk TEA, strong & well flavordd, ¥} ‘) 4 25 bb's. 50 bags 10 bbls, wr Lt io Di _— on” 50 gross Pearl Bt Ve, L100 bexes Blac k LEAG, 100 doz. Shoe BLASKING, 30 boxes PEPP=R, 30 boxes GINGER, 30 boxes CREAM TARTAR. ARVELL BROTHERS May 22, 1880-4 ly eS ar oi ( wae we a! Pas 7} a Ae IN OUR- ng Deparment, BEER SONS. Ni ay 2? 18s9 Ch'tewn, 2w Natiss to tue Public, Dissvluiien of Partnership. et en ee & SEa- to the 7. fim of Hewson, McDovuGALu MAN 38 this d: Ly dissolved, death of Mr. James Herbert R. Hewson. All persons tode the late firm ef Hewson, McDougail & Seaman, either by note of hand or hook account, are she reby requested tomake an imn iement with the se é sae 7 undersigned, gz owing hed to mediate set ALEX. McDOUGALL, JOSEPH SRAMAN, Charlottetown, May 10, 1880. CuCiINTes MATE CE. BUSINESS NOTIO have this day entered etorth conduct } 7 brits nudersignea into Partiership, the business of : dat firm of Hewson, Me- Dougall & Seamaa, under the style and title of | HeBove SLL & SEAMVMAN, We take this opportunity of returnin Pl g many friends, and the public generally, for the liberal. patronage bestowed | upon the late firm, and earnestly solicit the continuance of that patrona; ge in the future. We have on hand, and wil make to order, ! Ladies Phietons, Baggies, Family Wagons and Single Wagons, of every des iption, Carriages_repaired and painted at shortest | notice, { N. B.—We warrant all our work to give: satisfaction. ? on a thanks to our ALEX. McDOUGALL, * JOSEPH SEAMAN, Charlottetown, May 22, Ane. [m 22 a HATS. k of Ladies’ e this day opened our Summer Hats and Bonnets, to which we “adie the attention of our cus- tomers. } | , 3 { ; New Black Satins. eee een & METCALF. WEARS. FLOWERS. g AE ERG FLOWER Square, 56 a? 2 i AUCTION, at my Sale ns on THURSDAY, 27th inst., at 3 o’elock, a choice assortment of House and © wers, grown in Pictou County, otia, all healthy, and in good! order, direct irom the Nursery, and compris- ing the following varieties :— oi WILL sell at > - ‘ 00m, Gusen } Py irden Fle N ova s ory. s = > Heliotren $s, \ . Geraniums, : oses, Pelazonies, Waleeolaries, Fuchsias, “cheveries, Joys, ‘Tree Carnations, Primroses, and a gen- eral assoriment of Heuse Plants. ILLIAM DODD, May 22, 1889--sat wed EXGURSION | Te North River Bridge, Oox-— Sith Mey, « yy >¢ WEXL, TENUIE Steamer SOUTIIPORT will leave! Prince Street (Ferry) a at 12) o'clock, noon, on that day, fer NORTH RIVER BRIDGE; returning, will leave at 6 o'« ‘lock, p- mi, Parties going to UPTON PARK will tind this their cheapest route, Tickets 20 cents — good to return. RACES | May 21, 1880—2i have Just Received eur first instalment ef We IN SW S : G ( Fy 8. 8, “Salifornian,” from London, “Nistorian,’ from Glaseew, “Polynesian,” from Liverpoel, and in a few days, on arrival of other Steamers cia Hali- fax, and ‘Prince Rdward’ Direct to this Port, will have the Balance of our New Stock of Staple RY GOODS.” and rancy As our Buyer purchased eur Stock at OLD PRICES and in anticipation of large advances in the price of all kinds of DRY GUODS, bought a much larger}. Stock than usual. Therefore, we are in a position to give our customers the benefit of CHEAP GOODS BURING THIS SEASON, ee ee With our extended premises igiving us ater facilities for doing business, and our very Narge Stock well bought in the best gre English, American and Canadian markets, we expect to add to our present large number of customers, lt is only us a call, examine our Goods, and you will be satisfied they are right ip Price, (uaiity and ae —— We give patterns of every) kind of pits ods, and take pleasure lin showing them whether you | purchase or not. PDS bx EPS April 27, 1880. necessary te give: QUEEN'S > BIRTHDAY, Lively Races at Upton Park, TURFMEN ATTENTION! Turfmen of this Province will A. brate the 24th at Upton Park in atyle. cele. grand Five lively races will take place, via: No. 1—-Three Minute Class, Purse S50, three divisions, ' No, 2--Gertlemen’s Driving Race. Purse $30, in three divisions, . No, 3—- Four Year Old Race. Purse £30, in three divisions, , Ne. 4—Sweepstakes Running Race—half mile { heats, No. 5 —Slow Race—mile heats. #2” Races to start at 1 o’clock, sharp. Ga ge” For further particulars see handbills, P. S&S. BROWN, Ch’town, May 1 » 1 4i eod 7 le and Quions, | ECEIVED THIS DAY, and will be sold at Idwest prices, — 100 sides No. 1 Sele Leather, 25 boxes New Bermuda Onions, In excellent order. WILLIAM DODD, Queen Square, DORIES. SALE, Two American DORIES, in thorough repair, Apply at the Fish MARKET. Ma y 20, 1880 - SOR 7 i May 20, 1880. JUST LANDED! o3™ CASES BABBITT’S POTASH. ee W. E. DAWSON & CO, ISSO, May 20, IN STORE. DOZ. BROOMS. At lowest whole- sale prices, Ww. = SO May 20, Very. Supe rior New Teas. PUST LANDED ex Ethel Blanche from e3 n, and selling at lowest market prices, — 212 half-chests of very superior Congou TEA, strong and well flavored, WiLLIAM DODD, DAWSON & CO, LSSU- > > LODUo oe 19, 1830—3i Queen Square, a ® ss 3 > Warts. fosi, found, Sec. of Prince 5 : + v SE TO Le os e —At Head Tal st treet, contaiping eleven rooms ; alsoa Tenement Nouse containing seven rooms, Ap- ply to Miss Grecor, Upper Prince Street. [ina 22 2w pd , New HOUSE on Weymouth J. Hodgsen’s. {ma 22 Gyre ‘RVANT WANTED—W: inted, a girl as general servant in a small family $ wages &5 per month—must be well recem- mended. Apply at this office. [ma 22 Lt ‘OVS SE ZO LE TT. -A Double Tenement, . situated in Upper Hillsborough Street. Keat moderate, reo reso LET— is Street. ne miy opposite E, Ay pply at this office. . Apply to R. Loxaworrn. {ma I4 NV AN W AN FED —A reliable active man to act as Coachman and Canvassing Apply to {ma 2], 2i Agent fer the ‘‘ Franklin House.”’ H. Ceomns, % R77 ANZEB—A smart active GIRL to do v¥ general honsewerk in a small family. Fe ply at the Bx amMineEn office. [ma 21 tf Xe LET —Shop and Dwelling House, with a large Cellar and Wareheuse, in a good business stand for general groceries. Will aiso sell Shop and Dwelling lurniture if re- quired. Apply to Jeux McFacurrn, Dry Goods Store; or on the ptemises to Joun Me- Donaup, Grafton Street. {ma 21 tf PAsteRe E.Of—For two COWS—-can be had at the Old Asylum. Apply to E. WALLER. [ma 20 3i re LET. --A pleasantly situated Dwelling . House, with stable and garden, directly’ OVy posite the ‘Dundas Esplanade,’ West sidney street. For further particulars apply on the premises. [ma 12° rey Oo LEL—A large HOUSE on King’s a a with (tables, &e. Apply Glass: B Box 124, Post Office. [m 3 ve 4 EET—A nearly new HOUSE on x. Euston Street, containing 9 rooms. Ap ply to CuarLes McGrecor, Esq. , or E. W. | PAYLOR, [ap 30 ' | i { i | } nei a | ir Te HOUSES TO LET—One con- taining 6 rooms, the other 5 rooms; situ- a ou Spring Park Read and Long Street. Apply on the premises to fap 30 Des moderate, Ja Es McLeop., Mi ERC HANTS AN D “TRADESMEN i wishing accounts adjusted can avai them selves of the services of an experienced |Accountant, by addressing ‘* AccoUN’ ANT,’ this office. {ap 2 re°e LEE—Good j i ; Pasturage for seven Cows, within a convinient distance of = city. Apply at this office. {ad 1° SE TO LET— A large and com- @ modious Dw eliing of 13 apartment, suit- able for Hotel accommodation, centrally lo- ‘eated on Hillsborough Street, ‘within a few ee walk of Kailway Depot, Market ouse, and Post Office. Possession given Ist May proximo. Apply to Ropr. Briners. [aldtf