oe lo al and Other lems, i afi f Daik / rnine; ef) iJ 7 : than doubled the ; wer | *Peetat Desrarcues ro Tue Examen, } eee th j Colun ” ! fre do ‘ led hut the } i“ ' de will ¢ adios of Persons Killed. > Mn. Soort’s Electric Corsets at Yous. Toronto, Jan. 3 sa ' ; = sities oes he exact number instantly killed by the ' ti } (11% OoOrTs . ‘ ‘ . ; 7 rc ; N railway was fifteen, and eight others have , since died in the hu : ALi t wk 18 about Earle’« Coacert to Ti Pore ' night i@ names of the dead are Ceo. Avell, . (married); Joseph Koeeffer, (married); C. run market to day was smal Prices ur M hn, (single); J Ly: ch, (married); R. aed Milligan, (married); J. Kernaghan, (mar- a ried); Alexander Carruthers, (married); J Ok case Haco Yarn just reeeived.—W, W, | White, (married); Jos MeDenaid, (single): : , ee nn ; Boon , ). Rowlk » (married); A. Teriff, (single): e Sam. Builey, (married); H. C. Kerman, iso ¢ » : I : i ; ’ Harvic Ss act li Saie of Books, &e., (\tnarried ): Fred Bathre yd (single) Hug! ni ' 7 rt : 7 t y Priz sa a ality Cunningham, (married); Eddie Robinsor. a ' wie at . {a boy); Georg Prescot, (single); Joh ‘ ‘ VN to ¥ advertisement | McK enzie (boy): Chas Peate gr’ rece.ved to late for insertion to-day wil) I 1 a oe oe '¢ : af ae ia ’ . . 3 ’ TT apgeer to-<nervew. hes Burns, (boy); Chas. homas, (driver AT the St pendiary Magistrate's Court this | LS TS THE | of the freight tram) Phe surVivors, many of them, are severely if not fa ally injured. furenoon, the Scott Act cases against William | he loss to the Railway Company 18 estl- Larter were virtually dismissed mated at $19,000 ° | —- = i" oboggan slide Park is i >» : ne toboggan slid on Victoria Fark is in | Prepared for the Enemy, good order, and the clab who erected it ! k | _-— : forwari to a pieagant season's tol raul with their e —_— 2 Canrio, Jan. 8. BUes oo i. A Cee ihe instailation of officers « Wild-y Ledge will tak pace this eveniaug, Friday, January 4th. A full attendance 1s | particularly requested. = PARTIES who bia, Manitoha spring, would do well tolearn Telegraph y with *M. B.,” Rocklin House. Apply this week. > Tas steamer “Northern Light town early this morning in the forenoon “he to British Colum Western States, next nter d to ue or the and reached Pictou sailed from Pictou on retu n trip with mails and passengers at 1.15 } m e ~ Mr. Henny Scaces, of > ummerside, arrived nthe city this morning, having ia charye th lunatic Brown, } who ripe s . Faleonwood Asylum, coayv yed him to > [ue avction sales at Harvies’s Book Store, Queen Street, will contiaue to-night and to- morrow night it seven o ioc k. r’rize lots a speciality. Books, Magezines, Fancy Goods, &c , Without reserve + = GENERAL CRANT met with a serious accidunt in New York, on the 27th ult. While alight ing from a coupe he slipped and fell, and severely bruised the scialitic nerve. He will not be able to leave his residence for several weeks, _ > — THES pump neer Ground, which is almost daily under the notice of Councillor Tantoo, has been sham fully neglected of late. It is now more than two weeks out of repair. The people of that locality complain of this treatment. > - = Reap George Carter's advertisement of seed wheat in another column. Farmers who will want secd wheat next spring should order without delay. Itis much easier getting it now than after the ice and roads are broken up ia the spring [dee 27 law wkly - _- left (seorge- | He gave him in charge of the | the English Burying | ; law, after occupying Kawa and Duem, is miles of Khartoum. The of Khartoum telegraphs that he | is prepare ito receive the enemy. Much iticulry has arisen from French opposition to be Enylish policy. | . ; It is reported that E) Medhi 8s brother-in | within thirty Governor Lonpon, Jan. 3. The Standard’s Cairo corr spondent says | there is a general cry for English Annexa- tien It is stated that the French Consul General has informed the Khedive that if England is unwilling to defend Eyypt ‘gainst El Madhi, France is wiiling ano abl Meanwhile it is significant that daily | Vabinet councils are being held in London, The Agitation in Ireland. ' Dusit, Jan. 2. the Lord a gathering of Despite the proclamation of Lieutenant, prohibiting the Nationalists at Cootehill, County | Cavan, on* Tuesday, J. C. Biggar ;jand members’ of the organization comtnittee of the Irish National league ar rived at the depot, and were enthusiastic- ally received by a large crowd. The magistrates, and a force of police were also } atthe depot. They handed Biggar a co; of the aidionetion. 2 feet Nationalist Meeting. -_—_—_-_—_— ' } ' } Dusury, Jan. 3. The Nationalists announce a meeting to b eheld at Black Lion Hotel, on Wednes- day, 16th inst., at which Davitt, O Brix n, M. P.; Sexton, M. P.; and Biggar, M. P., are requested to deliver addresses. A sim- ilar meeting of Nationalists is announced to be held at Boyle, County Roscommon, on Sunday, the 20th instant. The Urange- men announce that they will oppose the holding of both meetings. _ a ComMERCIAL MeN in the United States are beginning to “go slow.” At the port of New| York, since January 1, 1883, the imports | aggregate $1454, 277. 1»), compared with $457,- | 744,230 for the corresponding period of 1852, s decrease of between seven and eight per cent, a Wart is termed by the Ottawa Cificen, ‘‘a vast bed of phosphate,” has been recently discovered in the township of Portland West om a portion of the property owned by the Union known as the *‘Star Hill, The quality is said to be good - > -_— Tur Citizens Skating Rink was last even- | img uncomfortably crowded with skaters The attendance this year has largely increased over that of laat, and it therefore becomes the *hosphate Mining and Land Company, | near Buckingham. | Lord Derby Offers Help. Sr. Jonn’s, Nezp., Jan. 3. Lord Derby, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has communicated with the New- foundland Government offering military j}and yayal assistance to prevent the occur- | rence of riots ~ a — Cotton Destroyed by Fire. Avousta, Ga., Jan. 3, Phinisey & U+s., Cotton warehouse took fire carly this morning and $150,000 worth of cotton was destroyed. Wheelees & Co's will and warehouse also caught fire from sparks from Phinisey’s warehouse, and $20,000 worth of property } directors to see that the best order is ma'n- tained. We are pleased to see that the rul. respecting fast skating is rigidly enforced, and that those who break the rules are promptly brought to book. - Witt Tusy Taxe a Nore or It.—The Chatham World has the fellowing:—Every train that comes from the United states to Cunads brirgs Canadians back to the homes they left with the hope ol bettenny their con dition Wil the exodus organs please ta’ea nete of this, and remember that they were ‘ hiefly instrumental in convincing these persons that Canada, under Tory taxation, | was the hardest country in the world for a poor man to get a living ia * > Tue Teacanie Lazanetro—There are now about twenty-two case of L prosy ia the Lazaretto, at l'racadie, N. B A short time ago Mme. J. Penault, of St. Jobn, wrote to the Government that she was able to cure the disease and would take the matter in hand if they agreed to meet her terms. Her method of treatment was the frequent use of the galvanic | and of medicine which she herself The letter was handed to the Hon. P. G. Ryan, thief Commissioner of Public Works, who has since had an inter- view with Madame Pinault, He promised to result of the interview to the Some six years ago a medical battery " ‘ ompounde d report the (;overnment practitioner from abroad Government to, if possible, elect a After spending several years among the lepers there seemed to have been no xd results produced and in cons+quence of which the service of the gentleman was dispensed with eure wel (ote és Rotto Fixes Exseise Covrany. — The annnal meeting of Rollo Fire Engine Co., was held at their Rooms, Grafton Street, Thure- _ for the «lection of officers for the ensuing yea Capt. Wonacott occupied the chair, Before proceeding with the election, the Secretary, Mr. Joseph Carter, read his report for the past year. It was long and well-written. By it we find there has been four disasterous fires, viz:—J. D. McLeod's, James Barret’s, Thos. Campbell's, and J. W. Pickard’s; the others were «mall. day evening with other cities in the Dominion, and sum- mening up showed that their loss of both life | snd property was fally 50 per cest. over ours, and that we have every reasoa to b especially when we bave no water Tue officers were then all reeelected, with the exception of Mr. John Caroham, who was appointed fourth pipesman inste ud of James K >bertaon Capt Wonacott then invited the to a sumptuous repsrst, which they He then thanked cheered their company lid justice to, their attendance, and was engaged by the | He dwell- ' ed at considerable length comparing this city | thankful | works. | was destroyed before the fire was got under | control, steiaieaiawadiaailcllcensi Other Fires, Darton, Ga., Jan. 3. The stores of J. W. Banton, dry goude; C. Browning, hardware; Woolen & Holmes drugs, and Cooks Gardon, were burned | torday. Loss $49 000 The Pickman Furniture and Lumber Co’s. property was | burned this morning. Loss $30,000, | A $40,000 PDefalcation, | : Lovrsvitte, Jan. 3. | J. A. Wallace, Cashier of Bank of Hop- | kinsvill@, Ky., disappeared on Tuesday, | Jeaving a deficit of from $40,000 to $50,000 | at the Bank. ' - ee The Mercury Low, } —— Minneapouis, Jan. 3. Despatches to the Tribune report un- | usually cold weather throughout Minnesota | }and Dakota. At Brainard the mercury is thirty degrees below zero. | —— | a Fatal Fire. Auurance, O., Jan. 3. The house of Milton J. Highland, near Mechanic town, was burned last night, and | his two Caughters, aged ten and eight years, | perished in the flames. Their Standard Bearer. Frepericton, N. B., Jan. 3. | The Liberal Conservative Convention held yesterday have chosen Thomas Temple, | ex-Sheriff, as their standard bearer. St. Lawrence Rising. Sackvituz, Jan. 4. A riso in the St. Lawrence occurred yes- terday, and the city of Montreal is threat- | ened with floods. Fatal Snow Slide. Denver, Jan. 3. Four men were killed by a snow slide, and several cabins have been swept away. oo - them for minds | Turs was the very concise verdict of a cor- : -“‘We find that the with the hope that ere long they would en-| oaer’s jury io Idaho joy eerie in a pew room, which was | deveased came to bis death by calling Tow mich gevdel.—Cva, Watliogs a liar,” DAILY BEXAMTI TELECRAPHIC NEWS. | The Old Year and an Some | THE OLD, | We hailed thy «hite r bed natal hour; | Rejoiced in dawning Spring: The Torento Railway Nerrer —-List | But Autuma fruit, and S immer flower Have passed, and now we sing. | Tay requiem, All thy woes and fears, Thy cruel. untold wrong; Thy orphans’ cries, thy widows’ tears They almoet check my song. Thy "public frauds, thy private cheats ‘Thy mean in thought and purse: Who air that wealth upon the streets Which earned the laborer’s curse. Thy busy souls who slander hatch :— Sach lengthened threads ye spin— Who mimic those they fain would match And mock at all but sin. Thy vile and hideons slaughter-fields, Where, on the sodden plain, As Mind in man to brute force yields, Lie dead, and deathless slain. Yet, blessed be He! Who to the storm Gave mandate, ‘*Peace, be still!” Thy friendships were not all mere form, They doings not all ill For noble hearts, and willing hands, In thee have found a priz ; That goal which Change and Time with- stands: Christ-life the wor!d defies. Now. blessing Him whose Presence flows Where virion fails to view; Through Summers's heats and Winter's snows, We bid the year, Adieu! THE NEW. And now we turn wi'h hope to hail Ged’s gift—the latest born: His promises. which never fail Make glad our New Year's morn. Before His fiit nature bends, His leaflets clothe the tree, Ho grandeur to the mountain lends, And sways the surying sea. At His command the torrents pour, The spring leaps from the rock, The eag'ets from the eyrie soar, Firm earth sustains a shock, With power unbounded at His feet All heaven and earth to move; Through Calvary’s cross, in Him we greet "Yond Justice, Pardoning Love. Then, though the Future seemeth dark We need not grope our Way; However small, Heaven's tiny spark, "Twill light to perfect day. The Hand which paints the rose’s b'oom And tints the bright blue eky, Can point to where, past present gloom, Unblemished landscapes lie. That Heart, responsive to the cry Of man, and bird, and beast; Clothes teeming earth. in prompt reply, With one perpetual feast Then let us raise our glad acclaim To Him, the Source of Love; Who evermore shall bide “‘The Same” Though ceaseless cycles move. Susan Mac.eop. Charlottetown. BIRTH, At No. 270 Germain Street, St. John, N, B., on Sunday, 30th Dec., the wife of Mr, Arthor |. Trueman, of a son. W eatber Bultetin. Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces. Toronto, January 4-10 a. m. Strong winds and gales from the west and no*thwest, fair decidedly colder weather, with snow flurries; continued colder to-morrow. MereoRoLoGicaL OFFrice, Charlottetown, 4th Jan., 1884, Highest temperature yesterday.......... 37.3 Lowest temperature (read at midnight). .23.4 Lowest temperature this morning........14.5 Temperature this morning, at 8 o'clock. .15.8 Temp. rature this afternoon, at 1 o'clock. .16 0 PROCRAMME — OF-— Harie’'s Grand Concert TO BE HELD IN THE Y.M.C. A. HALL, —QXN-< Priday, January 4th. 1. Instrumental Quartette— Overture to Massaniello be a cami anki Auber Messrs. Watson, Vinnicombe, Fletcher and Earle. 2. Chorus—Land of the Trumpet and the Spear (from Anna Bolena)....Dunnezetti White Squall........ Barker Mr. Reid. 4. Part Song—The Sea King.. .. Hatton Mrs. Mc!l ean, Misses Crabbe and Wier, Messrs Blanchard and Davidson. 5. Vocal Sola— Answers. . «ee. Blumenthal Mrs. Malcolm VcLeod. 6. Instrumental Duet (Grand March from Tembiawaeed sie. ks spd 6 SK oKi ce Wagner Messrs. Watson and Karle. 7. Medley Duet—Vocal—..........Concone Miss M. McLeod and Miss Crabbe. 8. Cornet Solo—Good Night Farewell. ...... Kuchen 3. Song—The Mr, Fletcher. 9. Solo, Trio and Chorus from Guy Manner- ing.. ; peeeesees : . Bishop Glee Club. 10. Song--Wind of the Winter's Night. Russel Mr. F. H. Beer. 11. Violin Sclo—5 Aria and Var, from Norma Belen Mr. Vinaicombe. 12. Waltz Song and Quartette—When My Rover Comes BOB Ei éliee Soe ds 00's Coe The Misses Kuight, Crabbe and McLeod, Messrs. W. Beer and Blanchard. 13. Song--Once Again............ Sullivan Mr, Earle, 14. lastrumental Quartette—Overture to La Gazza Ladre....... bavewenek ses Rossini | Mrs. M. MeLeod, Messrs. Fletcher, Vinni- combe and Earle. 15. Vocal Solo—The Flower Girl. .. Bevignani Miss Knight. 16, Rass Solo and Chorns from Crowned with the Tempest. . . Verdi Price of Acn. commence at 8 o'clock. Yickets to be had at the Diamond Book- | store. Fletcher's Music Store, Fraser & | Red..iu’s, andat the door. ' Ch’town, Jaa. 3, 1834.—~ NER, JANUARY 4, a ae te 1884. me —— Perkins & Sterns ARE NOW OFFERING EXTRA GOOD Flannels and Blankets, Ulster Cloths and Mantle Cloths, Tweeds and Coatings, VALUE IN Fur-lined Cloaks and Cloth Jackets, Fur Ch'town, Nov. 19, 1883. @ W ool Squares and Wool Scaris, Muffs and Fur Caps VoaLVETS, VELVETEENS AND PLUSH, Winter Goods, of every description, Geod and Cheap, at PERKINS & STERNS. eee NN, ll. OLD SIGN OF THE ELEPHANT. \V R. BOREHAM has now on hand the LARGEST AND ~, BEST STOCK OF BOOTS, SHOES, SUIPPE:S, OVERSHOES & RUBBERS, ever shown by him. His motto is a good article at a moderate price, LADIES’ AND GENTS’ FINE GOODS, a specialty. for the Holidays. | Try BOREHAM for # pair of GOOD BOOTS. W. R. BOREHAM, North Side Queen Square. Ch'town, Dec. 10, 1883. —mo we fr 2m eas = EE EE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. MEN’S & BOYS’ CLOTHING, —y \ a J. B. MACDONALD’S. :0:——— $3.00 4.00 5.00 . 6.00 Men’s Warm Reefrrs Men’s Heavy Warm Reeters, Men’s Heavy Warm Reefcrs, Men’s Extra Heavy Reefers, : 20: 7 k recy OVERCOATS. Men’s Warm Overcoa’s, Meu’s Heavy Warm Overceoats, Men’s Extra Warm ¢vercoats, 6.75 Men’s Extra Warm Overcoats, s.00 Men’s Superior Custom Made Overcoats, 10.00 0:0 Man's Heavy Warm Ulster Coats, $5.00 Meu’s Extra Heavy Ulster Coats, 6.50 Men’s Very Heavy, $8.00, $9.00, $10.00 Boys’ Clothing, in great variety and at reduced prices, during the Holidays. Men's and Boys’ Warm Underclothing, very cheap. Fur and Cloth Caps, the cheapest to be had. Come one and all to the popular cheap store. J. B. MACDONALD'S, Queen Street. OVERCOATS. $4.00 5.25 ee Ch’town, Dec. 10, 1883.—2aw wkly her pres FURNITURE, FURNITURE, AT COST. | 10: | | Opposite Post Office, Charlottetown. EDSTEADS, Chairs, Tables, Washstands, Sofas. Lounges, Parlor, and Drawing Room Bedroom Suits, Looking Glasses and Mirrors, Window Furniture, Picture Frames and Pitture Mouldings. JOHN NEWSON, Charlot'**o7n, Taw @ 100? Vy ST, PETER’S SCHOOLS FOR SALE. TWO-STORY HOUSE, on Great George Street, near the centre of the city. Con- tains fourteen rooms Suitable for large family, or boarding boyse, Will be sold cheap, and terms made to suit. Apply at this office. Monday, January 7th, at 10 o'clock. Boys’ School. Ernan:— | All English branches—French and Latin if sion 25 cent ; : — ' . an ae Conn “ Applications may be*’made to Miss Harris, Subjects Taught :—All English branches thoroughly, Latin, Greek, French, or German, if desired. Girls’ School. Ch town, Dee. 4, 1883. SOLE LEATHER. 875 Sides Logan’s No. 1 and No, 3, AT BOTTOM PRICES. required, Pownal Street, Rev. G. W. Hodgson, or to | W. B. KING, St. Peter's C Houee. FENTON T. ERY | Ch’bown, 29, '83.—<ily a jen? 0 Dec. 19, neat wiy BL qs A nice lot of LADIES’ AND GENTS’ FANCY SLIPPERS ™*de bs Registered Letter. SS ee “SEED WHEAT. HAVE just ree-ived from O- turio (ONE CAR LOAD (500 bush« Ir), WilTE RUSSIAN SEKD WHEAT epecially selected for my own trade This Wheat can now be seen at my store - will send samples by mailto any address ree PRICE, $20 per bushel of 60 Ibe, Bags (coptajning 2 bush each) 25 cents extra. All orders filled promptly and in their turn. Ito be sent by rail will be delivered on board train without extre charge. TERMS CASH, Remittances should be Fractions of a« may be sent in one or three cent postage stamps. A® there wijl be a rush for this wheat, those who desire to serue some of it should order immediately. Address George Carter, Upper Great George 8t, Ch’town, Dec. 27, 1883.—law whly, GRAND — CARNIVAL | HE Directors of the Citizens’ Skating Rink have pleasure in announcing their Annual Skating Carnival, TO TAKE PLACE AT THE RINK, —O¥ — Friday, 18th January, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK, ee REGULATIONS. All parties intending to take part must enter their names with the Committee not later than Satarday, 1?th inet. Fach person in costume must be provided with a legible card bearing name and ‘‘character,” such card to be handed to the yerson in waiting, upon entering the Dressing oom, The Committee reserve the right to reject any objectionable character. Admission —Ticket-holders in costume, free; non tickets-holdera in costume, 50 cente. Spectators to promenade, %5 cents; children, — Tickets to be had at Apothecaries hiall. Ch’town, Deo. 29, 1883, —2aw. BARGAINS! REVIOUSLY to closing ow BRANCH STOWE, we offer all our FANCY GOODS such as Photograph Albums, Autograph Albums, Card Cases, Frames, New Wear Cards, Writing Desk, &c., Also, Gift Boeks, Toy Books, Hibies, Prayers, Hymus, at a redoction of TWENTY PER “ENT. from marked prices, for CASH ONLY, This offer to remaim good only a short \time betore we move hack the balance of our Stock into the Olid Stand, BREMNER BROS. Ch town, Dec. 20, 1853.—tf, FOR SALE. HE Church Property, corner of Prince and Lusion Streets, consieting of Church and Dwelling House, with Land, Terms may be known on application tothe undersigned, D. McNEILL, Svo’y ul Trustees Chitown, Nov. 1,1883, i. FISHERIES 1884. \ E are prepared to supply a satisfactory) ‘'Y MACKEREL NET, HAULING and PURSE SEINE, POUND or TRAP for the year 18-4. at low pres. Fisherman can procure #i| our wares through the Home Merchant. AMERICAN NET & TWINE CO Oct, [8.—6i lew wy IV1, et att Meta