Local and Other Items, | How James McDonaxp, Minister of Jus- tice, has returned to Nova Scotia. Tur reported destruction of Mr. James ' Johnston’s store (Annandale) by fire, is | said to be a hox. A Meetine of Potato Buyers will be held | at McNeill’s Reading Room at 8 o'clock this evening. —li Messrs. Livineston, of the St. John Sun, and Stewart, of the Halifax Herald, | have returned from Montreal to their re- spective homes. Tae General Missionary Committee of the Methodist Conference of New Bruns- wick and Prince Edward Island will be in session at Moncton to-day. REGULAR convocation of ‘* Port la Joie Encampment” at Oddfellow’s Hall this evening at half-past eight. Work in the Patriarchal degree. THe Queen’s County Rifle competition is going on at Kensington Range to-day. Over one hundred and fifty dollars in prizes will be competed for by the members of the Association. Don't Forcer the grand entertainment to-night, in the Reform Club Hall, under the auspices of the Ladies Temperances Union. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Concert to commence at 8. Tue Orangemen of Montreal have en- tered actions for damages against the Mayor for false arrest on the 12th July. David Grant, County Master, claims $10,000; each of the others $5,000. Tue City of Glasgow Bank failure is one of the most disgraceful events that ever occurred in the history of British banking institutions, and the popular voice de- mands the punishment of the directors.-Ex. Tovrists who recently visited Halifax, writing to the Kingston, Ont. , News, say:— ‘‘The first impression a stranger would have of Halifax is that paint is very scarce and expensive. ” Tue brig Leonie, R. Finlayson, with cargo of 25,000 bushels of oats of thirty-six pounds each and 400 pieces deals, contain- ing 11,500 feet, superficial measurement, shipped by Peake Bros. & Co., cleared for Queenstown on the 21st inst. A Quebec dispatch says a girl who was a passenger on the steamship Polynesian, from England, has died of small pox, and three of the crew are now sick with that disease. It was the Polynesian in which Lord Dufferin sailed on Saturday last. Tue barkentine Erema, C. Gould, with cargo consisting of 24,000 bushels oats of thirty-six pounds each and 400 pieces deals containing 12,000 feet, superficial measure- ment, shipped by Peake Bros. & Co., cleared for Queenstown for orders on the 23d inst. A Terrie Fatt.—A man named Michael Madden fell from a third storey window in the Grand Central Hotel, King Square, St. John, to the hard planking be- low, a distance of over thirty feet, yester- day morning about two o'clock. His right leg was broken at the thigh, his right knee was dislocated and he received a severe bruise over his left eye. Madden, who, it is said, had been drinking, had apparently arisen from his bed and opening his wmdow had fallen out. Tue mackerel fishing at the stages along the north side is now at aclose. At the opening of the season, Mr. I. C. Hall offered a prize tothe boat which would be ‘‘high line” at the close of the season. The prize was competed for by the eight boats employed at his stage, and was won by the ‘‘Sewage,” which caught 68,580 mackerel. The following is the season’s eatch :— ‘* Sewage "—McCormack........ ..68,580 ‘* Water Lily”—McKinnon....... 65,514 ‘*May Flower ”-~ McDonald...... 57,095 ‘‘ Hubie”—Kays ..........+--+-- 55,577 «* River Queen ”—Crawford. ... .. . .46,860 ‘* Little Chief ’’—Murphy......... 46,250 66 Berman f5-MalORe «ve ecisiccsses 42,342 oss ss bOpe ae TsEkeE was a full dock at the Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court this forenoon—all cases were for drunkness, and assaults caused by drunkness. William Francis Gunn was found by Officer Cameron at 12 o’clock last night lying drunk ona sidewalk on Prince Street ; he was taken to the Police Station, and this morning fined $1 or four days. James McIntyre was arrested by Officer Bradley for threatening to pummel a hotel keeper of Pownal Street. e was fined $3 and costs or fourteen days. John Mahoney appeared on warrant for assaulting a coun- try boy named Herbert Carver. John, in a good natured sori-of-way assisted Carver to harness his steed on the Market Square, for which act he fancied five cents were due him. Carver refused to give that amount, and John found retaliation by striking the oung man a severe blow on_ the left eye. e was fined $6 or one month’s imprison- ment with hard labor. William Binns was arrested by Officer Shea, who said Binns was ‘‘very incapable” on Queen Street and he arrested him that he might be outcf ‘‘*harm’s way ;’ William was ‘‘sent up” for four days. James McQuillan appeared for assaulting his wife ; the assault was proved by evidence of his son, and he was sen- tenced to one month’s imprisonment with hard labor. John Coyle was standing at Shea’s corner yesterday evening when officer Bradley happened to pass, with orders that John should “‘keep moving ;” this he refused to do in saucy terms,and the officer arrested him. He was fined 50 cts. and costs. William Corish and Patrick ‘* Woodbury ”’—-Campbell. . —— Correspondence. the statements or opinions of our correspondents “The White Hlephant.” 'o the Editor of the Examiner. Sir,—Dame rumor says the ‘‘White Ele- phant” will want more grass before he leaves the house on Brighton Road. Yours respectfully, Henry Curris. Ch’town, Oct 23, 1878. —— ——— ———— > © Gir «se & How HE was Caueut.—A Prince Edward Islander, by industry and thrift, made some money, and it invested it in shipping. He was an endorser of some of Hyndman Bros. paper, and when it became evident that that firm would fail, and he would perhaps be called upon to pay the notes which he had endorsed, he deemed it advisable to transfer his vessels to James Duncan & Co. The latter firm failed the other day, and the vessels were transferred to Sir James Malcolm, who is now the owner. People cannot always see their way clear through difficulties of this kind.—St. John Globe. °°» °° @ OO There are eight universities in Austria, viz., Vienna, Gratz, Prague, Innspruck, Limburg, Krakan, Pesth and Czernowitz. At Gratz, which may be taken as a repre- sentative institution, there are four facul- ties, theological, juridical and _ political, medical and the philosophical, employing sixty-one professors. These professors get annually from the government 2,480 florins and receive fees from the students in their departments. The appropriations in Aus- tria for 1878 was 3,049,811 florins. —<— a THE govement of the Duchy of Saxenr Coburg Gotha have issued a new regulation respecting teachers’ pensions. In the first ten years the teacher will be entitled toa pension of 40 per cent. on his salary, and in each succeeding year 1} per cent. will be added, so that after fifty years the pension will be equal to the year’s salary last re- ceived. How many are expected to draw this maximum amount the government minute does not specify. a Soe ee Hon. Mr. Mitchell has filed a protest against Snowball’s return, and is sure of dis- qualifying him. Special Notices. Tue General Agency of the celebrated Mason and Hamlin Organ for the Island has been transferred to the Miller Brothers of this City. - oct. 19 3i New Evyectasses (very comfortable in wear), and new Spectacles, at E. W. Tay- lor’s. [oct18 31 Sewinc Macurnes repaired at Miller Brothers—oct. 19 31 Sewing Macurngs for only one dollar at Miller Brothers, Queen Street. —oct. 19 3i Very pretty new styles Silver Jewelry in Brooches, Ear Rings, Necklets and Lockets, just received at Taylor’s. [6in Piairers, the cheapest and best, at Miller Brothers.—oct. 19 31 Dr. Clarke Johnston’s Indian Blood Syrup for sale, wholesale aud retail, at Apothecaries Hall, Queen Square. Buy your Watches and Jewelry at Tay- lor’s, which are offered low to suit the times. Buy Essence of Vinegar and make your own vinegar any strength required cheaper than can be imported. Directions given at Apothecaries Hall, Queen Square. Rosert Youn still continues to offer the genuine improved Webster Sewing Machines for Twenty Dollars, and other Machines from One Dollar and upwards. How can Gass sell Boots and Shoes se cheap? Call and he will tell you. PREPARE FOR WINTER! D. WADMAN has returned from . Boston, and can be found at Crabbe’s Stove Store, where he will be pleased to see all his old customers and as many new ones as will favor him with their patronage. Copper, Tin and Sheet-Iron Work attended to at short notice. tussIA [Ron PIPE a specialty. SroveE-Prre at bottom prices. H, D. WADMAN, ** Sign of the Stove,” 109 Queen Street. Ch’town, Oct. 14—4w 2aw * —_——$—— ‘TERPSIGHORE HALL, GREAT CEORCE ST. « mene SO NOTICE. E USUAL DANCING CLASSES at the above Hall will be formed on the evening of THURSDAY next, the 24th inst., at 8 o'clock. All the old pupils—both Ladies and Gentlemen—and any others who wish to join are respectfully invited. No deduction for absent time only in case of sickness, and fees strictly half in advance. An afternoon Class for Children will be opened at any time after, the hours for which to be agreed upon by their parents. Private tuition given as usual. E. BURRIS. Ch’town, Oct. 19— ~ Coal for Sale. ICTOU NUT AND ROUND COAL for Brogan, arrested for being drunk and incapable, were respectively sentenced to two and three mgnths’ imprisonment, with| hard labor. sale at Water Street. Apply to CAPT. JOHN HUGHES, or HENRY SELLERS, City Scales, Oct. 3—- ae Wedonot hold ourselves responsible for | SOFT Montreal, Oct. 23, 1878—-lm L. Gnaedinger, Son & Co SUCCESSORS TO HARSGEN & GNABDINGER, MONTREAL. —-—:0: ——- — HATS, CAPS, FURS, STRAWS. ———= ( )§ ——— Our Representative will visit P. E. island in January next, with a Splendid Assortment of HOME MANUFACTURED AND AMERICAN HATS, ENCLISH STIFF HATS, Straw Hats, Cloth Caps, Etc. P. S.—In anticipation of a change in the Tariff, we have already made all our purchases, so that our customers need have no fear of a higher duty. DLA DIES’ — OFFER Largest and Best Assortment of Dry Goods in the City, —CONSISTING DREHSS GOODS, in all the new shades, from 10 cents. BEAUTIFUL BLACK LUSTRES, from 12 cents. Grey and White Cottons & Sheetings, at cost. Also the largest assortment of NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! $10,000 SALE. _ UO _ McCORMACK & MAY THE— oF-—— MAN TOES ever seen in Charlottetown, commencing at $2.00. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF SHAWLS, CLOUDS, SQUARES, SCARFS, GLOVES, FURS, HOISERY, CORSETS, MILLINERY, iETC. ALSO, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Cloths, Tweeds, Underclothing and Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, at manufacturers’ prices. —The best quality of TEA & SUGAR always on hand, at the lowest prices. Charlottetown, October 18, 1878—3i eod »2te-+> In connection with our store, we have a first-class TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. Having secured the services of Mr. W. N. Rigas, we are prepared to furnish Clothing cheaper and better than any House in the City. sa Please give us a call and get bargains, as we intend to sell to suit the times. McCORMACK & MAY, WaALKER’S CoRNER. LARCE ccettaaemnemammnneneateennalllarincaaneengntveenengsatielimaeseelineneesapannmnaenenrstiican tablet an ei enisra ass ane ceitatasr tit natcisiittiactaaencrenniety ly nseaaptiiantandtapar~sensneatiedeaaadpaaenediaaapaineadtaaaapntinaamaaadattepaiaannimtaatae FALL & WINTER GOODS, JUST RECEIVED PER S. S. “° PRINCE EDWARD.” Geo. Davies & Go. Charlottetown, September 28th, 1878. | | — AUCTION SALES. EE Soe » AUCTION! Trade Sale. We will offer at Kees on Thursday next, the 24th inst., AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, Bbls. Flour, , Casks Vinegar, 3 Bbls. K. D. Cornmeal, Half Chests Tea, Bbls. Retined Sugar, Boxes Clothes-Pins, Bbls. Onions, Boxes T. D. Pipes, Bbls. No. 1 La. HerringDozs. Butter Firkina, Casks Kerosene, Cases Kerosene, Dozs. Brooms & Pails, Dozs. Washboards, Kegs Nails (assorted), Boxes Crackers, Reams Wrap’g Paper, Casks Turpentine, Boxes Soap, Candles, Pepper, Baking Powder, &e. Terms at Sale. HASZARD BROS. Oct. 21, 1878—pat t sale VALUABLE SURPLUS STOCK :0: I AM instructed by the Hon. Joun Lonea- wortu to sell by AUCTION, at his resi- dence, Charlottetown Common, on Sature day, the 26th October, inst., at 12 o'clock, the following surplus Stock, viz :— 1 Bay Mare (Madame DeBoo), in foal by Warrior, 1 Yearling Filly from do. (by Abel), 1 Horse Foal from do. (by Kentucky Bill), 1 Heavy Brood Mare, in foal by do., 1 Two-year old Filly from do. (by Jeff), 1 Chestnut Horse, trom Sambo, 1 Pony Brood Mare, in foal, 1 Durham pure-bred Cow, 3 years old, in calf, l ‘ ¥ Heifer, 2 years old, 2 ’ Yearling Heifers, pure bred, l ee 2 l l 1 1 1 a Bull Calf, Cows (Ayrshire and Alderney), Heifer Calf do., Pair Grade Oxen, 2 years old, Grade Yearling Ox, ‘* Heifer, 2 years old, T ‘< Yearling. aw Terms at Sale. A, McNEILL, Auctioneer. Oct. 15—eod In the Supreme Court. SHERIFF'S SALE. JAMES MILLAR, Executor, wnder the last Will and Testament, of James Mil- lar, senior, deceased, Plaintiff, and CATHERINE ROPER and JAMES ROPER, Defendants. By virtue of a Writ of Statute Execution, to me directed, issued out of Her Majesty’s Supreme Court of Judicatare, at the suit of James Millar, Executor, under the last will and testament, of James Millar, senior, deceased, against Catherine Roper and James Roper, | have taken and seized as the property of the said Catherine Roper, and James Roper— 1. ALL the Estate, Right, Title and Inter est of the said Catherine Roper and James Roper, or of either of them, in and to all that tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being on Lot Thirty-three, in Queen’s County, in Prince Edward Island, bounded as follows, that is to say: On the south by the Royalty Road ; on the west by the farm hereinafter described, in possession of James Roper; on the north by land in possession of William Gill; on the east by land in possession of Patrick Berrigan, and containing Fifty-one Acres and Two Roods of Land, a little more or less, the said described land being the eastern moiety or half part of a certain tract of land, comprising an area of one hundred and three acres, demised by John Hodges Winsloe to Benjamin Roper by an indenture of lease, bearing date the first day of May, A. D, 1832, the division line between the moities of the said tract of land running northwardly and southwardly, and lying in midway between the east and west boundary lines of the said land so demised. 2. ALL the Right, Title and Interest of the said Catherine Roper and James Roper, or of either of them, in and to all that tract, piece cr pacel of land situate, lying and being on Lot Number Thirty-three, in the said County, bounded as follows, that is to say: On the south by the Royalty Road; on the east by the land above described; on the north by land in the occupation of the said William Gill ; and on the west by land in the occupa- tion of Richard Patridge, and containing Fitty- one Acres and Two Roods of Land, a little more or less, the said last described tract cf *tland being the western moiety of the said LONDON HOUSE WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR AND CAREFULLY SELECTED STOCK OF tract hereinbefore mentioned as_ having been demised by the said John Hodges Winsloe te the said Benjamin Roper. AndI do hereby give Public Notice that I will, on Wednesday, the 80th day of October next, A. D., 1878, at 12 o'clock, noon, at the Court House, in Charlottetown, in Queen’s County, aforesaid, set up and sell, by Publie Auction, the said several pieces of land, or as much thereofas will satisfy the levy marked on the said writ, being Four Hundred and Twenty-one Dollars and Ninety-two cents, with interest on Three Hundred and Ninet Dollars, from the Twenty-fourth day of No. vember last, 1877, until paid, at the rate of Six Dollars percentum per annum, besides Sheriff's fees, and all incidental expenses, Sheriff's Office, Queen’s County, April 15th A. D., 1878. WILLIAM R. WATSON, i ge Sheriff, Nzit McLeop, Plaintiff's Attorney. April 18, 1878.— [oct 22 COAL. COAL. YO ARRIVE in a few days, per schooner . os Lively,” 150 Tons Gowrie Mines NUT COAL, Will be sold at $2.00 per ton —FOR CASH ONLY. This will be the last chance to get coal cheap this season. W. KOUGHAN. Ch’town, Oct. 18—3i eod sm 5 Lerner mentee at aT.