oe a, — + Lecai and Other Items. Iv you want good Groceries call and see R. K. Brace, opposite market. 25 tf creosote Mr. Groner Gorpon Dustan urges Cana dian farmers to turn their attention to raising | sugar beet. : haabeiciathiiclal Tae San Francisco ‘‘News Letter’ fears that General Grant is attacked with softening of the brau ik he tiecliniaes A Hvroys woman gave her husband mor- phine to cure him of chewing tobacco. It eared him, but she is doing her own fall ploughing. ai iciteaiataieands A BRAKESMAN named Danie) McKenna re- eeived severe injuries to his knee while shunt- ing at Hich:mond Station yesterday. sejeguatiaiaiittitiaaatiedies Be parient. Wait. Don’t fret over last summer's ice bills. Scientists tell us that in 17,000,000 years ice 16 feet thick will entirely envelop this planet, and then the ice-man’s extortions will end. nani Ir is announced that Mr. ‘Charles Belford, tle well-known journalist, ef Toronto, has been appointed Secretary of the Dominion Board of Appraisers. mpvapelnibitenatioigtiesen Mr. Vennor is out with his usual prophecy for the comiag winter, which he says will be extremely cold, February being one of the coldest on record. He says we shall have an early spring. A Toroxvo medical man was called a day or two ago to attend a child ailing from some unaccountable trouble. On examlnation it was ascertained the canse was that a hair from the mother’s head had coiled round the child’s thumb, cutting it clear to the bone all round, a We are authorized to state that several days before the Importers’ meeting, the In- spector of Customs had countermanded the order given some time ago in reference to ap- yraisement of goods. The Patriot is in error in supposing that the meeting had any bearing upon his action in this matter, Fey diabetes Tur Rreus.—We are desired to intimate that No. 3 Company, 82nd Batt., will parade in uniform in the Drill Shed at 7 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday evening next, the 26th inst., for Company Drill. A full and punctual at- tendance is requested. ‘ceilale testa tih Tux Steamboat Express did not arrive in this city until 2 o'clock this morning. The steamboat was delayed two hours and a half, and on her arrival the locomotive ran over the points on the wharf and was not replaced for three hours dneaietpanmeliiliestieete DeatH or A COENTENARIAN.—It is an- noucesd that James MeCain died at Hunting- ton, Que . on Thursday, at the advanced age of 107 years, 7 months and 28 days. He came to Canada in 1822, and there is no doubt as to his having reached the age stated. Line steamers arrived at Hali- fax since Saturday. Among the passengers were Sir Huvh Allan. Of the 182 immigrants by both boats, 104.are English, 17 Irish and Gl foreigners, the majority of whom are booked for Ontario, and some 10 or 12 Danes for Manitoba. Two Alla: Enp or A Liser Surr.—The libel suit brought b; Senator Miller, of Nova Scotia, against Mr. <Annaund. of the Halifax Chronielr, has been brought to an end, the Chronicle ac- knowledging that it was at fault in charging that Mr. Miller had been brought over to Confederation by the promise of a Senator- ship, on these conditions the honorable Sen- ator agreeing to withdraw his suit. Lcilamteaiiitiinmaen A mepical student in Toronto is suffering acutely from blood poisoning, which resulted from 2 minute puncture received while dis- secting, It is probable the wound may prove fatal. The wound is no larger than that in- flicted by the prick of a pin. The whole arm is swollen perfectly black. ee Watiack’s Orchestra. - The erchestra Theatre, New York, is famous for its extraor- dinary precs‘on. This is due entirely to Thomas Baker, an Englishman who has con- ducted it for years. Mr. Baker used to suffer terribly from rhuematism, but now is as supple and aud nimble asa school boy. He ascribes his freedom, as he ought, to Giles’ Liniment lodide Ammonia. . Giles’ pills cure Billiousness. Sold by W. R. Watson. Send for pamphlet. Dr. Giles,.120 West Broad. way, N. Y. Trial sizo 25 eents. Ar the time of the Governor’s visit to Kingston, a number of flags were borrowed from Montreal, and lent to the citizens for the decoration purposes. During a big blow one afternoon, quite a few were torn and damagod. They were repaired and sent to their owners, who claimed a large sum for the injury the bunting received. The reception committee offered $75, but the Montreal men demanded at least $200, an exhorbitant sum ; but one which is now pressed with the aid of a tirm of lawyers. rr Tue news confirms the statements of the New York ‘‘Sun,”’ that the President and at least one member of his Cabinet desire to re- tire Grant to private life. It seems that the office of Captain General of the Army is to be offered to him, and it is hoped that the office will tempt him to keep put of politics. It is, however, more than likely that he will refuse the offer, if his desire to become President again is at all strong. WE find upon enquiry at the Custom House that the Department orders refunds in all cases where the importer has overpaid duty from an error in the rate, etc.; and, of course, eal s upon the importer wile. he ha; paid too little to’ make up the deficiency. For in stance, an importer pays 20 per cent. and 5 eents per yard on $189 worth of tapestry car- pet—the Department decide that “tapestry carpet” should only pay. 20 per cent—and therefore refunded $11.45. ‘on ae importer might pay duty on worth « bonnet heat at zOper cent., $4; the De- partment decide that the duty is 25 per cent., and naturally call upon him to pay the differ- ence, $1. We are informed that the refunds made amount to more than double the sum which has been collected by Post Entry. ‘This looksas if .the Government wished the Law to be fuirly enforced and nothing more. ences etnntaesnam a SE ”" re 4 3 z= 5 t ——:0:-———— At this season 83 Queen Street may be relied upon as the best place at which to purchase gcod warm Clothing with economy. Winter Dress Materials, Suitings, &c., are giving great satisfaction. o> NEW FURS! MANTLES, MUFFS, BOAS, CAPS, ..Xc. a “~ = wt A aa ® — .. —- O = thm 5 po = nies (H C) mare e of ro} co == = ® 7 5 ee 3 fire <i 8 2 GH : = d @ a en = row MN oe: = 5 ‘gs - CG) 3 See a GO. ce SS 3 oll BO Tie - oc A. - CGC a7 =z = —_ fi ed wb SPLENDID VALUE. FELT HATS! A NEW LoT. New Linders and Draw -rs WHITE SHIRTS (Dressed and Undressed.) i Gi) 2 COs ci ey he p= a 3g os » cS Ld I= rs ‘. bid oe — ~ Co ee Ce = in qiw z O's i . Ss tp 3 > = * bese #3 on aH <f di fe Es Fal fas = : ww Ce & 12.4 SS wa = © §£ 2 Sie seem Baas C2 This month we shall give sPECIAL pisounts to parties purchasing large parcels FOR CASI. ; Tremaine & Wietcalf, —SUCCESSORS TO— 83 QUEEN STREET. Gh’town, Oct. 30, 1879. JAMES DesBRISAY, A SWEEPING EDUGTION Those who are in want of CARPETS can now supply themselves at rates unusually low at the LONDON HOUSE We shall, on FRIDAY, the 7th November, begin to sell out our entire stock, con- sisting of about 6,750 YARDS, Hearth Rugs 5 Mats, at an exceedingly large discount FOR CASH. As these prices will be offered for a limited period only, those who wish to take advantage of them should make an early call. The Stock consists of BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, SCOTCH WOOL, FELT and ‘ STAIR CARPETS, TERMS CASH. Daves & Ch Novy. 5, 1879. Sn nl Queen Winter SPECIAL ATTENTION In Wlsters, Overceats, Jacket and Drawers, TERMS CASH. — J. BLOCK 2 MENS AND BOYS CLOT Pants & Vests, Worsted Suits, Linders loth and Fur Caps, &c, Everyone can be suited in Prices, Styles and Quality. fail to visit this Store when purchasing your requirements. Queen Street, Charlottetown, Nov. 18, 1879. Te en nema B30,000. J.B. Macdonald, street, Has in stock Thirty. Thousand Dollars worth of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Ciothing. Boots & Shoes, &c., The whole of which must be sold during the Fall and Season. IS DIRECTED TO THE ll NG, Don’t DB. MACDONALD. ALMANAC FOR CP SP ¢ (38 Q, ! CONTAINING pe On 4 i olew Customs Tart. 4 PROPHEGY O OF Prof. Grimmer, of California, Together with a mine of most val- uable information. The Best yet Published. Only 12 Cents. THEO. L. CHAPPELLE, Diamond Bookstore, Ch’town Nov. 24, 1879. 1880 Tea and ntertamment —IN THE— B. C, Church, Prince St., 10th of Tisai ter A Musical & Litsrary Entertainment Will be given by the Choir, assisted by several ladies and gentlemen. Tea on the tables at 5 o'clock; Entertain- ment at 38. Tickets, 35 cents; Kutertainment alone, 15 cents. ‘ Ch’town, Nov. 22, 1879—5i 2aw NOTICE. LL persons liable to pay Poli Tax jn the Common and City of Charlottetown, under the provisions of the Assessment Act, 1877, and Amending Actz, are hereby notified that GEORGE CHARLES HOOPER, of Charlottctown, is authorized to collect the same. Extract from Act 42nd Victoria, Cap. X, intituled ‘‘ An Act toamend the Assessment Act, 1877 :” “The sum of ONE DOLLA shall be levied by an equal rate as POLL TAX on male per- sons being EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, not being paupers, being inhabitants of, or residents in the City or Coinmon of Charlotte- town or the Town of Summerside.” ' NEIL McLEOD, Provincial Treasurer. Nov. 18, °79.—2aw a h presue FLOUR. FLOUR. oW 1S THE TIME FOR FAMILIES L to lay in their winter supply. We have quantity of Choice cbtud’s such as ‘PRIDE OF THE WEST,’ IMPERIAL XXX, |” PASTRY,’ ‘KENT & AMBER,’ &6., | At a small advance over present cost of land- | ing. Pe Le BEER & GOFF, | Nov. 1, 1879. FXO LL. F—Office, ES ARI ATER aan Sous ans geennenetnnaate ae 1 Q 2 O ‘In Stock and Daily Expected, be ae ct. 6 UC The rig MiT | Stock © Qualities JUST QUT! 1 OV es Cs SS . ‘am ge Fy pee ‘Sire Cr SS t, Chommet gaint GF ENVELOPES IN P. E, ISLAND, By Quarter, Half and whole Thousands. Gu. HERBERT HASZARD, 18 Queen Street | Nov. 13, 187y—1m Wanted to Purchase, FOR THE SCHOONER DELTA, Gn or about Tuesday next, 109 carcasses MUTTON, (good) 60 quarters BERP, (good) 30 carcasses PORK, 200 GEESE & TURKEYS, 25 barrels OYSTERS, Nov, 19, 1879. #f W: BOYLE. MILK. - MILK, pure NEW MILK received daily from the country, and for sale in any quan- tity at HALU’S MARKET, Nov. 15, 1879. Crafton Street. . - - -- -- ~ oy 0 —— a gad Wants, Lost, Found, Ce Was TED—A Second-hand drivin g Box Y Sleigh, and Second-hand Buffalo Lobes, fu £5 2i a Apply at this office. Vy .) ANTE D—A situation to learn the Dry Goods business, by a young man of good education. First class references. “Ad- dress ** Business,” this office. {n 22 2i Wareroom and. frost- Low Rent. Good husiness Apply to the book-keeper at this [n 22 101 eod OST GR MISLAETB—A PEDLAR’S A TRUNK, covered with iron and trimmed with silver-headed nails. The finder will please leave it at this office, +: [m. 22 We aes thoroughly competent y Housemaid. Satisfactory references Apply to Mrs. Nz Mac ieop, proof Cellar. stand, ollice. required, Lillsboro’ Square. {n 21 fix LEE—And immediate possession given, 2 tenement houses, 8 rooms in each,, thoroughly fitted up, banked and outside windows on, all ready to occupy. Rent low to good and careful tenants; none other need apply. Apply to the owner, Ric#arD Werks, Head Hillsborough Street, Ce'towm i 2 S65 Te eed WA Bar edn A Cook and dining-room /Y Girl, immediately. Apply at Examiner Oifice. [n Ll tf Fine Cabinet Organ — (Smith 4& maker) which cost $130.00, will be sold for sixty dollars, less than half. Apply at this office. ra {nlO TAOR SALE.—A first-class YOUNG j MARE. 3 years old, sired by Imported Blood Horse ‘‘ Abel,” stands 15 hands, good style and quite gentle in harness. _Wiil be so!d cheap and on easy terms, Apply at this office. {n. I, tf ‘HGP & CELLAR to let on Great «J George Street, adjoinning Lewis’ Photo- graph Gallery. _ Enquire of Joun Srumeves. {o 17, tf PPOARBERS WANTED--A few per- mancnt Boarders em be accommodated at very moderate rates at the Revere House. [oct 29, 1979] ( FFICES TO LE?T.—Onc of the best business stands in the City in O’Hallor IN a. 53 : : au’s New Building. Possession given’ im- mediately. Apply to Mrs. O’Haroran Great George Street. [oet. 6, tf fEXD LE@.—T wo tenements of eight rooms .each. Good cellarage, stable and coach house. North Side King Square, as pleasant a locality as in the city. Enquire at King Square Warerooms, [o 25 inne sintisdntindttahitictac tema att enchant rill nna an litical errno men cheat etn tenet ane ra = r ee