& ewe ED pension Local and Other Items. SKATING ment Pond. Splendid skating on the Govern siiseeiidieiciilal Tue Sraniey.—As we go to press the steamer Stanley arrived from Pictou, coming up thro igh what ice there was in fine style. » The shares of Merchants BANK STOCK Bank of P. KE, Island stock sold by Mr. Bearisto this morning, realized from 6 to 7i prem i) 7 THerMoMeTER Reaptnes.—During last night the thermometer registered 4 above zero; at 8.30 this morning, 7 above; and at noon, 10 above. slit Crostne Ur.—The harboris freezing over, and Capt. Cameron, of the Princess of Wales, reports the ice so hard and fast be- tween the two Islands, that he does not care about making another trip to Pictou, unless the weather takes a more favorable turn. Siieeniipioac ImpeRIAL Feperatiox.—The Pictou Im- rial Federation committee has decided to hold a mass meeting on January 10th, whena branch of the league will be formed for the county. Itis announced that speakers from St. John and Halifax wili be invited for the occasion. caniadinincien Scorr Act.—There were sixteen Scott Act cases on the docketthisforenoon. Three of the defendants, viz: Peter McArthur, Charles Collings and Joseph Kent were fined $50 each, six other cases were dis- missed, and the remainder were adjourned till Friday next. iii tn SaLe.—-The annual sale of Quarterly Re views, Monthly Magazines, and other stand. ard periodicals and papers reeeived at the Y. M. C, A. Reading Room, was held yesterday evening. The sale was conducted by A. Mc Neill, auctioneer, the bidding was lively and fair prices were realized. Saini FRoM SUMMERSIDE.—Telephonic reports from Summerside are to the effect that the ice in that harbor extends out as far as the eye can see. The St. Lawrence did not suc ceed in breakiag her way out until about ten o'clock this forenoon, and arrived here about four o'clock this afternoon. en To Ssirrers.--We understand that the Canada Atlantic 8. S. Co. havearranged for the SS. Halifax to make a Iste trip from Souris and Georgetown, about Christmas (weather and ice permitting). This will be &great convenience to shippers at these ports, who are now preparing a large cargo for her. > Axristic.—In its comment upon the pic- tures at the Loa Exhibition, now being held at Moutreal, the Gazette says : ‘* Mr. Harris has given us a sympathetic piece of portraiture in his head of ** An Exile,” en- tirely admirable in its subdued strength of drawing and color, and reminding one of Titian in its handling. islciiiitiniim SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—The Farmer reports : “ A very serious accident happened in Larkins’ shingle mill at Conway Station last Tuesday evening. A young man named MeNeiil was starting the shingle cutter, and in teaching through his right hand to move the block carrier which he missed touching, his hand dropped, and the shingle saw severed his hand just a tittle above the wrist. Dr. Long, of Tyne Valley, was hastily summoned, and under his skilful treatment the wound was dressed.” _ - Scorr Acr.—Moncton will make another effort to carry out the Scott Act. At a meet ing on Monday night, the town council de- cided, without a dissenting voice, to under- take the enforcement of the act. The police are instructed to perform their duty as laid down by law. If the officers are of the right calibre and the council stand by their deter- mination, Moncton has now an excellent op- portunity to convince a somewhat sceptical world that this law can be practically en- forced. —St. John Sun. italia Magic Heater Satye.—We learn that John Ross & Co., of this city, have recently shipped to the order of a prominent druggist in Halifax, three gross of their excellent Salve, It is gratifying to find an article of home production making its way into some of the larger cities of our Dominion. We hope its merits may become more widely known, and its sales extend from P. E Island to British Columbia. We are informed that ar- rangements have been made for its manufac ture and sale in the United States, and trust that Mr. Ross may live to enjoy an ample in- come from the sale of this excellent prepara- tion —— => Tae Curistrmas Srar.—Mr. Theo. L. Chappelle bas placed on our table the Xinas number of the Montreal Star. Graham & Co. the publishers, have been very success- ful in their former productions of carnival numbers, bat the present issue exceeds any former effort. The typographical appear- ance is perfect, the selections first-class, and the presentation pictures excellent. No finer souvenir to absent friends could be devised. The price is only 50 ceats for the entire package, and may be had at the Dia- mond Bookstore. i Pveiistic.—Jake Kilrain, who is in Bos- ton at present, has been inteviewed in ref- erence to the recent challenge of John L. Sullivan. He said he was glad that Sulli- van had at last come to the front after all his bluffing. The proposition to fight for $10,000, and on neutral ground, suited him in every particular, and he was anxiously waiting to hear from his backer, Richard K. Fox. Kilrain said he would be willing to fight under the auspices of the Califor- nia Athletic Club, and Jet the $10,000 stake stand, in addition to thesum the Ath- letic Club would gladly subscribe to- have the fight take place under their roof. If California is not available, Kilrain would beglad to have the contest decided at Richmond, Va., or Mississippi City, where John L. Sullivan defeated Paddy Ryan for the championship. << Ost of the reasons why Scott’s Emalsion has such a large sale is, because it ia the best. Dr. W. H. Cameron, Halifax, N. S., says:— “Thave preseribed Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophosphites for the past two years, and found it more agreeable to the stomach and have better results from its use than any other preparation of the kind I have ever used.” Sold by all druggists; 50c and $1.00. " ‘Have you seen my wife?” asked Smith who was hurrying throug the street. ‘“‘By George ?” be exclaimed in the next breath, there goes her bustle apuygd the vorver pow. Sbe vaa’t be far vB. ee ee ee —" PELRGRAPHIC YEWS. SPECIAL DESPATCHES TO THe EXAMINER The Panama Canal Again. . ’ Loxpon, Dee. 193. A Paris despatch to the Daily News says: ‘* During another exciting scene at the Panama Canal Company's oftice to-day, on a call for M. DeLesseps, Charles DeLesseps, his son, appeared and announced that only 180,000 bonds had been subscribed for, and that the company would therefore com mence returning the deposits to-morrow. | Referring to his father's remarks on the | previous day he said: * My father is young- erin spirit than I. His remarks were! made on the stredgth of the hopeful report I made him. The result is bankruptey or the winding up of the company.’ "He urged them to petition the Government to | come to the assistance of the company.” Parnell Commission. Lonpoy, Dec. 14. _At the meeting of the Parnell Commis- sion to-day, a man named Buckley testified that he was sworn in the Fenian Brother- hood in 1880. In 1883 a man named Roach had been expelled from the League tor giving fnformation to the police which The led to the arrest of several members of the league. The meeting arranged that witness with Fitzgerald and Pheenix should sheot Roach. Revolvers were given them, and the men followed Roach but found no opportunity to shoot him. At another meeting the witness agreed to shoot Roach if the league prvcided him with funds to escape to America. The wituess was given a revol- ver and 24 cartridges and advised to prac tice, which he did. The witness met , Roach driving cattle and attempted to }shoot him. He pulled the trigger three jtimes, but the weapon missed fire and Roach bolted. The witness was arrested, but, as pre-arranged, witness swore he was at Dean's house when the attempt was made, and he was released. The league yave witness two pounds, ten shillings to go to America. He was told he could not expect more in view of his failure. His statement caused a sensation in court. is It Stanley? LONDON, Dec. 13. The Standard says it has reason to be- lieve that the letter ,received at Suakim from Osman Digna stated that the Mahdi’s trvops had at length been successful and }that Emin held out bravely, but that his men mutinied and delivered him, with a white traveller (supposed to be Stanley) to the Mahdi’s leader. Digna sends proofs tending to support his assertions. Mr. Butterworth’s Resolution. WasuHinnron, Dec. 13. Butterworth, of Ohio, has jinto the House of introduced Representatives a jjoint resolution authorizing the Presi- dent to negutiate with reference | to unity and assimilation with the United | States and the Dominion of Canada, or one or more of the provinees thereof. anvtiesbiabigtnndlabateshee Pork-Packers Moving. Orrawa, Dec. 14. A deputation of Canadian pork-packers in- terviewed Hon. Mr. Bowellto-day, and urged an increased duty on adulterated lard, and the enactment of a law compelling all pack- ages of adulterated lard to be branded in such a manner that the consumer will not be deceived in the article purchased. The First Victim: New York, Dee. 14. John Lewis, colored, who shot and killed his mistress, Alice Jackson, was to-day sentenced tu death on February Ist, by the new electrical contrivance, under the law recently passed providing for the abolishing of hanging and substitution therefor of electricity. Weather Bulietip. Toxontro, Dec. 14.—-10 a. m. West to north winds; fair and cooler. | MARRIED. On December 10th, at the Parsonage, by the Rev. George Steel, Mr. Vallace James Wood, of Alexandra, to Mise Bessie, daugh ter of Albert Boswall, Esq., of Mount Mellick, Lot 49. Ov November 29th, atthe Parsonage, by the Rev. George Steel, Mr. William A. Mas- ters, of Vernon River, to Miss Mary Susan- nah, daughter of Mr. Samuel Wood, of Ver- non River. On November 7th, at the Parsonage, by the Rev. George Steel, Mr. William Ryan Bar- hoe, of Alexandra, to Miss Laura May, daugh- ter of Mr. Thomas Wood, of the same place. — iD. At St. Peters Bay, on the 27th Nov., Mary Kate Evyluir, youngest anc dearly beloved child of Hugh and Sarah McMillan, aged 2 years and 9 months. At Charlottetown, on the 13th inst., garet, wife of Ewen McDougall. — {Funeral will leave her late residence, Great George Street, on Sunday next, at 2.15 for train to Sherwood Cemetery. } Mar. On Sunday, the 25th November, at Prospect Hill Park, Tylehurst, Berks, Elizabeth, widow of the late Capt. John Lieberwood, R. N., in her 70th year. The harsh, drastic purgatives, once deemed so indispensible, have given place to milder and more skilfully prepared laxatives; hence the great and growing demand for Ayer’s Pills. Physicans everywhere recommend them for costiveness, indigestion and liver ii DAILY EXAMINER, POE AS ee A I ce RE a OT IE LHRIST cae a ant 4 ~ ee ee re = on FRIDAY. DECEMBER ; 14, 18388. | HEPARATIONS AT PATON & CO’S. POPULAR STORE. A a sehen 3] DRESS DEPARTMENT.—I ; : hp: 37h a s af NT.—In this Department we are offering so z ; aadiiate: Petals: Morita Aka Cobhietias 40 : P é g some rare Bargains in the newest Amazons, Plaids, Stripes, Tees, Merino and Cashmeres, with Trimmings to match. FURS ! BLANKETS! prices. We have also a large as SILK HANDKERCHIEFS petition. For real value, no oth MILLINERY! Houses in London. MILLINK Charlottetown, December 10, 1888—eod LAW KOH RS A Favorite and Most Valuable Remedy ter all Threat and Lung Diseases. it has cured hundreds of cases considered hopeless, It soothes, heals and strengthens « very short time. Just a few doses will cure a fresh cold if taken in time. per bottle, Price 50 cents For sale at the Drug Stores. W. HAWKER & SON, Proprietor, ly dy St. John, N. B. ' novi ENGRAVING. ¢ 1OQODS bought or selected three or four ‘W days before Xmas, engraved without extra charge at G. H. TAYLOR'S. that time we done in time. Furniture! Furniture! B HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Large Con- signment of NEW FURNITURE, —COMPRISING— After cannot guarantee their being eod tl xmas —decl0 Parlor and Bedroom Setts, in Walnut, Mahog- any, Ash and Oak; Parlor and Extension Tables, Walnut and Ash Sideboards, Flock and Hair Mattragses, Cane Chairs, &., &e. fhe public are respectfully invited to in- spect this Furniture before purchasing else- where G. M. HARRIS, nov19—dy & wky Auctioneer. et WATERWORKS, M. STEVENSON Hereby desires to inform the public that he is prepared to attend to all GASFITTING WORK, AND THE Fixing of Hot and Cold Water Pipes in Houses, and Plumbing of all descriptions. All work done by him will be first-class. Also, IN STORE—A large sapply of TIN-| WARE, STOVEPIPE, COAL HODS, ete. j All orders carefully and proutotly attended to. M. STEVENSON, i Queen Btreet. nov29—dy tw then eod 2m RUPTURE The last 2% years I have adjusted more Trusses than any man inAmerica. Valu- able Patents, my own invention, in Truss- es, Spinal and Club Feet Instruments. Rupture—I will guarantee to hold largest Rupture without tonohing your hip, no straps whatsoever, waterproof. Largest stock of general Trusses, also the great Cluthe Spiral Trusses in stock, Reliable tem for ORDERING BY MAEE, 3 gays Spinal instrumentsoeoises Makes and more effective, CLUB FEE Iclaim the only me- chanical system to straighten born Club Feet( Patented.) F ; Iwill proveto anybody that aperntion e never did nor can straighten Club & i Feet. Send 6 cent stamps for Book. ‘% - CHAS. CLUTHE, 1/8 King St. W., Teronto, T TEV) CC ONT EY Tar WANTS, LOST, FOUND &e. YAR D.--Mrez. James Ballem begs to inform the C ladies of Charlottetown and the public generally that she is at liberty and able to under- take any case of Nursing for which she may be required. For address, apply at this office. decl4—3i pd JUND.—On Prince Street. a Wallet with a sum of money init. The owner can have it by proving property at S. Taupvin’s, Hilis- borough Street. li—dec13 \ JANTED—A couple of Gentleman Boarders ina private family, about five minutes’ walk from the Post Office. Apply at this offica, dec!3—tf complaints. —-+~ 2 i No place like Paton’s Popular Store for bargains ; slways ty the front. During this month they offer some useful goods for Christ. mas Presents. 2w eod—cec8 om McCatu’'s Bazaar Patterns—a large stock | seliing at five cents each._-Harris & Stewart : oct24 eod t, . fo ee an be at Sixx HanpKercuters.—Most magnificent | assortment of rich Silk Handkerchiefs, All the new novelties for Christmas season to be bad at Paton & Ov.’s Popuier Store. ONS 2w ddd *- MR SALE.—A Smith & Beck's Student's } office. pu 3i—decld | ‘OFFICE—Lendon House Building, willbe rewarded on leaving same at Tue Ex- AMINER Office. li-dec}] | \ JANTED.—A Servant for general house-/| Richmond Street, Kast. ficruscope (complete), «Triginal price $15; sictling, will be sold ata bargain, accompanieé | by ‘Dr. Carpenter on the Microscope,” contain-!} ing full directions iorits use. Enquire at this| OST.--In this city, a few evenings ago, a rojl | 4 of Noies, containing $25in $5 bills. Winder | ' work. Apply to MRS. EDWARD DAVY, | dy tf—dec? } ; Ws E).--A gen*ral Servant. No vichinnit j : ' aon at Shits Oficd. Iw—Ueds } W: Edward, Charlottetown Hoyait These we offer at less than cost. GREAT BARGAINS IN CARPETS, CURTAINS, and all kinds of HOUSE FURNISHINGS. JAMES PATON & ‘ ry Y ¥ em eves Oe Pai yy as F MTEL uy “) Ra BD AS Ma G 5 the diseased or irritated Throat and Lungs in | 7 ’.f ; ’ "3 > yf j + ? Trae aefKea 3 i ; cial etn FURS !—A big var iety of Ladies Astracan Jackets, Mens’ Coon, Astracan and Bear Coats, Ladies’ and Gents’ aps, Hur Mitts and Gloves, all at the very lowest prices, BLANKETS! —Special Bargains, bought direct from the manufacturers, and will be sold at Paton’s popular sortment.: f Bed Quilts at very low prices. .—Very heavy, bright Sillk Handkerchiefs, beautiful designs, from 20 cents up. These goods are bought direct from the best manufacturers, MENS’ OVERCOATS AND REEFERS. This is a most important-department with us. , In this department we defy com- ec firm on the Island can beat. us. Our styles are good and prices low. LADIES’ JACKETS. —A job lot of One Hundred clearing out at $2.25.- They are worth fifty per cent. more. RY !— We have a few English Trimmed Bonnets left. Models from one of the best Millinery CoO., MAREET SQUARE. —— = — G CLOTHING SALE ———{x] — ———— — = ae ate SS eee enaetibeanie oe ———— ee —— Lo __ Wou will find this out if you trade with PROWSE: His goods are as advertised and the Cheapest in Town. ‘Try hin. Overcoats, Reefers and Suits at prices never heard tell of before. Competitors are mad but Customers are glad that PROWSE still lives. WE CLAIM TO SELL THE CHEAPEST, AND WE WILL DO IT. Follow the crowd and you will be led to PROWSE’S Store He does the Biggest Clothing Business on BP. E. Island. Summer is gone, but PROWSE is stil! to the front with the Best_and Cheapest Clothing. Make a start for PROWSE’S Store and get a Bargain. Sign of the Big Hat, 144 Queen Street. November 22, i888—eod & why CREAT CLOTHING SALE! J. B. MACDONALD’S —-GREAT STOCK OFr-— Overcoats, Ulsters, Reefers and Suits Is now selling at prices which, fer Cheapness, has never yet been approached by anyone in the City. [x[ if you want a good Coat, in Quality and Fit, and at the same time save a Dollar or more in the price, the place to buy is at J. Se ACDONALD’S. Charlottetown, November 28, 1888, 1888—dy & wky eee ee Y.M.C. A. } JHE GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the Members of the Young Men's Christian Association will be held in the Hall of the Asso- | ciation, Queen Square, Charlottetown, SS ee ; = ee : 2 a | ‘ | On is On Monday, 17th day of December, i AT 7.30 O'CLOCK, P. M., Sk C for the purpose of receiving the report of the | ee ins work of the Association during the past year, | —-—~[x}--——. J. D, SEAMAN, wel ¥ J President, | CHAS. LEIGH, Jz., ; a at dec7—t] dte Secretary. (QSOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR SKATING BOOTS MADE, and we can make them in any Style, Shape or Quality you want them, and at very reasonable prices. JOHN T. MELLISH, } Having the latest styles ia CANADIAN and AMERICAN LASTS, with good ney- y j i St ck and a first-class staff of workmen, we feel confident that we can give you entire Attorney at-Law, Notary Public, uo |satisfaction. CALL EARLY AND LEAVE YOUR ORDERS. CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E,. I. A FIT WARRANTED OR NO SALE. Special attention paid to BOTTOMING WORKED OR FANCY SLI PPERS. REPAIRING OF LEATHER AND RUBBER GOODS promptly attended to. eiecting an Executive or Managing Comratttes | for the ensuing year, and the transaction of other important business. i (Davies Corner). Quecn St. All kinds of Legal Business promptly attended to. Money to Loan at low interest. a -~ly & wky tf d H BELI i . . 4e — xr - ' ANTED.—A Farmer—married man—at Mt. | at Mit Knight's (ld Stand, Upper Great George Street. 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