nus a th A anf a ————w — THE DATI ¥ ¥ EXAMINER — pocal and Other Items, = 4 0. H.—Regvlar meeting to-nig*t. : sa sy rue Cares.—Crossing from Cape Tra. . yorse only to-day; no boats at Cape Tormen. | tint. - ponice Court.—This morning, a young lid charged with drunkeness was further remanded eight days. : —o——— Criwae We unders.and that Alexander Hlorne, Exq., will be a candidste for Ward 5 at the appavaching election. Oren? Division S of T. will meet thia eve ting at the usual hour for the inatalla- ; tion of officers. A full attendance request- ed. f sciassl tgoclen A QU ATI A Toronto despach says that Havian off rs to row O'Connora race on Toront » Bay for £21,000 after O Counor has rowed Leemmer and Gaudaur. Hanlan Ssuys that O Connor will be the favorite in that! rece. cael ie Hews SHorr $59,000.—William Vance Ilarper, late agent ot the Natal Life Insur- ance Company of M ni pelier, tu for [i+ eware, i I vlan 1 and the district of Columbia, is under $20,000. bail in this city ona charge of embezzlement It is siid his shortage will amvunat tv $50,000. on Ss Istanper Ixuvren.—The iimes of the 14th inat., says that Mr. Wain. Kuight, baker, formerly of Charlottotown, had his hands and arms quite badly burned on Tuesday, while putting out a fire caused by barnirg urease in a neighbor's kitchen. lie will be unable to do very mach work for some little time. auntie Tar Usvat Resvtr.—A Shiretown, N. B. correspondent of th: Moncton Timea writes : Ayonsg man named Mariner Hicks, ployed by Mr. E. V. Godfrey, was fooling last evening with a supposed anloaded revol- ver. De. Teed dressed the wound and thinks he will be able to extricate the ball from ataong the bones of Mr. Hicks’ hand. Cannivat.— As will be seen by reforence t> our advertising columns, there will bea Fancy Dress Carnival in the Georgetown Skating Rink on, Wednesday, 28th inst. The Georgetown Brasa Band will be in at- tendance. Excursion tickets will be issued at all stations east of and including Char- l tietuwn. A guod chance for a pleasant time, > Womky ty Tue Year 2000 —As a sort of supplementary chapter to ‘‘Lovking Back- ward, Mr. Edward Bellamy has written an article for the February issue of the Ladies’ Home Journal, under the title of ‘** Women in the Year 2000,” in which the famous Nationalist will sketch women, marriage, courtship, ete., as they will regarded in the year 2000, ——-_@——— Scatpep TO Deatn.—A five year old child named Edward R. Lade, whose parents reside on Kaye street, Halifax, met with a fatal accident on Saturday even- ing. The child was playing round the steve when « pet of boiling water fell over, the contents going on the child and scald- ing it im a frightful manner, The little one suffered much pain fer two hours when death ended its sufferings. Discustrp Worp Cowretrrors. — The Halifax Recorder says: The Upper Pro- vince mats last week brought a large col- lection of butter knives and pickle forks (similar to these accompanying bottles of uloss and cv ffee tins) for many pereonsa ist the city who had compiled severs] thousand | words in a word competition, and sending therewith $1 for snbseripti-n to a periodical they would not likely otherwise subscribe for, and afterwards 25 ** packing and postage” for them. > Farmers ON Tuer Mvescie.—A Wichita, Kan., despatch of the ]}thinst., says: Sheriff bbobson, of en County, and a lawyer representing a joan and trust company, of Arkansas City, tried the other day to sell at auction some farms in the western part of eosuntry on which the loan company held judgments, Twenty firmers attacked them, tore up their papers and drove them away. ‘The Farmers’ Aljiance intends, it is said, to prevent by force all foreclosures on farms. Sheriff Dobson will return with a lirger force aad, if possible make the sales, Tae Deapiy Cicanerre —Willie Bird, a jad of 18, died at Government Hospital, New York, a few days ago, from the ex- cessive use of cigarettes. The cause of death was officially given as nicotine poison- ing by Dr. Juhnson of the hospital staff, who had the case in charge. The boy’s body was terribly emaciated, his features were drawn and hagyvard; a maniac tied to his bed, the wreck of what might have been aman. His father says he began to smecke when only 10 years of age, and the habit constantly grew upen him until now, at tha ave of 18, he has smoked as many as three or four packages of cigarettes a day. einndailapendin Tux I, 2, 3,4,5.—The Canadian Fireside Week| is ont with another grand prize com- peti ion to increwse its cirediation, in which 4) valuable prizes are offered. This is no puzz'e or trick, and requires no searching in dictionaries or books of any kind. It is in- genious, but simple, and has never before been offered by any paper. A child of eight can win as easily as a college professor Among tho prizes are bicycles, tricicles, $100 cash, furniture, silverware, jewelry, summer trips— prizes for men, women, bovs and g'rls, 2 in all, Send at once fe for sample copy, with tull particulars and list of prizes, to 9 Allelaide street west, Toronto, Ont. Mention this paper. ecd wy 3m -—-@Q———— Very Mven ‘ Aproap.”—A com ner- cia! travelier—a P, E. Islander—stay:ng in this city gives a deplorable view of the state of affiirs in that bright little Island of Which he is a native. The question of the Adoption of the temperance Act has thrown the islanders into @ great state of excite- ment, and its recent rejection by a ma- jority of 4 at Charlottetown shows how tlosely the «ffair was run. He says it is Mupessibie to walk through the woods in ‘ome districts without encountering the ezvous of a private still. These p'aces when found by the, police are invariably burned, the ’ prerent, in moat cases, evaded the arm the law, Moncton | em | cents to pay for} but the liqder business has up to} The revenue of course snifers | Tough this illicit distilling, and the state: Sydney St, on Sunday, at 3 o'clock, p.m., WA KWS., Be | Sreciat Desparcurs to Tur EXAMINER, Trade Relations. Orrawa, Jan. 15. TELLGRAPHIC A Set ! | ' ' i The Toronto Mail is authority tor the | Statement that the Imperial Government has suggested to Canada to secure a eettle- ment of the question Canada and the United _ basis of Reciprocity. It and on the contrary it is intimated that the American Guvernmeat recently made over- tures for the consideration of enlarged trade relations with Cahada, and that the | Canadian Government promptly referred the proposal to the Imperial Government for action, Had a Big Talk. Pine Ringe Acency, S. D., Jan. 16, | This afternoon a second delegation of the hostile chiets arrived from camp and had a ** big talk’ with General Mules. It was auteed thatthe hostiies would leave their present camp and pitch their tents on the west side uf White Clay Creek, immediately Opposite and Jess than half a mile from the agency. The Indians are to surrender their farms to their respective chiefs. The weapons wili be suld and the proceeds re- turned to the Indians. General Miles is pleased with the fiiendly disposition mani- fested by the chiefs, and proposed to allow them several days in which to redeem their promise. The chiefs are equaily pleased | with the kindiy treatment received at the | hands of General Miles. imperial Federation. Toronto, Jan. 15. | The Imperial Federation League meet on the 80th inst. to discuss the following re- (solution, “‘that this League respectful'y lrovommends the resolution unanimously adopted by the Council on 4:h October, oe to the consideration of the parent League, and trusts that the latter will see j Bt to call a convention of delegates jfrom all the branches at an early date to decide upon what suggestions for closer British union should be made for the eunsideration of Her Majesty’s Govern- ;ment in accordsuce with Lord Salisbary’s jipvitation. Principal Grant, and Dalton McCarthy are to deliver addresses. Irish Atfairs. Dvusury, Jan, 15. Members of beth sections of the Irish pary attended a council of the Tenants’ | Defence Association in the Mansion House }to-day. T. D Sullivan presided. It was voted to donate £25,000 for the relief of evicted tenants, and’ on motion of Healy, seconded by Harrivgton, it was unanimously resulved invite the treasurers of associations throughout Ire- !land to remit the sums which they have in hand. Inan tnterview Redmond dwelt on the significance of this action as showing that the people who had been evicted from ! thea homes would not suffer on account of | party discussion over the leadership. to The Liberal Convention. } Toronto, Jan. 15. Great discontent is manifested here in E.beral circles over Laurier's decision to hold /a convention in February. The faithful are afraid that the present differences in the | party on trade and other questions will become | more apparent at the gathering in question jand jeopardize the prospects of the party at | the coming election. i 5 A Bucket Shep Suspends. Montreat, Jan, 15. There was great excitement here to-day ;amongst those who still put faith in bucket ishops, when a despatch reached the city that J. C. Allen & Co., of Buffalo, bad sus- pended. through Allen’s agents bere. ~~ An Analysis of Pepper. OrrTawa, Jan. 15, An analysis Revenne Departinent, shows that of a hundred samples coliected ia various parts of Canada only twenty-seven were genuine. Those dealers retailing the impure artic'e are subject to penalties, but it is not proposed tu enforce the penaities at present. Enginee:ing Examinations. Orrawa, Jan. 15. An endeavor will shortly be made to heve exsminations in Eogineering at the Kingston , Miiirary Col'eve recognized by the the British } Institute of Civil “ngineers, Weather Bulletin. oe Tororto, Jan. 16.—10 a. m. Mostly fair with light local snow falls, becoming cecidely colder. ——+ Personal. L. A. Bruce, representing the firm of Wana- maker & Brown of Philade!phia, clothiers and ‘merchants, paid the Leader offive a call this 'mornivg. Mr. Brnee is a con-in of D. D. Beuce of this city.and he is contemplating locating in Gireat Falls. —G@reat Falls ( Mont. } Laader, Jan 2. that Miss L. Heartz, who ison M. L. A. of the Ladies’ College, Sackville. N. B., and who is taking the regular M. D. couree in the Women's Medical College of New York, be- sides passing satisfactory eXxminations in all the studies of the past year, reached in physi- ology the highest possible standard of excel. lence, securing one hundred per cent. in her standings on this subject. OUualy two others out of a class of thirty-four young ladies re- ceived such distinction. This entities them to the advantage of assisting in the Physiology Laboratory. The Halifax Chronicle says: The commun- ity will much regret to hear that his Lord- ship Bishop Conrtney has suff-red a relapse, apd that h.s condition is very serious. OS aL SN a : = DIED. In this ci y. on Friday, January 16t", Robert Crabb, aged 50 years. [Funeral will Jeave his late residence, Neifsirs in the Island is nut very promis- | for People’s cemetery. Ty le now clniwed that General Booth's IN-— Fredericton Herald. Good fresh oveters by the quart. Fresh , at Jociah Carmudy's, Water Street jrants 3i scheme for dealing with ed by Sir Benjamin Runsford). . States, on the | > is learned here | ithat the statement is absolutely incorrect, | ! i i of pepper by the Inland | i i j pending between | Stauley Brailes’, ’ BROWNS BLOCK. ay ee = FORCGEFUL FACTS) plainly told, seldom fail to! hit the mark. Truth in an advertivement will always find fuver, while faischoed fails flat. TWO HIGH AIMS! One how to buy the best and make our Geoeds the Standard of Quality. The other to make cour Figures the Standard of Low Prices. We have striven to de- serve your trade, and shail continue our efforts uniil we get it. Then we shall give you such entire satis- faction that we know we’ shall keep it. SPECIAL PRICES to pur: chasers of the following goois: — Cloakings and Jacket Cloths, Colored Dress Goods, Blankets and Quilts, Montrealers will lose heavily, Fur Goods. dle} YOUNES BROWNS BLOCK. Charlottetown, Jan. 2, 1891. 5 Settlement to Dec, dlsi, 1890. V ? E request a settlement of all accounts du+, nutes, judgments, ete., before the end of Januery. Ail debtors wil! please take notice and save us trouble and them- selves expense. NORTON & FENNELL. pat dw 3w her sum jour apgeonnedlice janl4—dw 3w WANTS, LOST, FOUND &e a > ee A. re- Appiy OST.—Yerterday morning, a Canary. 4 ward will be paid for its recovery, , to Miss FINEGAN, King Street East. Amberst Presa: We are pleasel to learn | ‘ Ww verly was antici- , d and in good locality Da ceees (Count Pund street Church and School. Price janl' 1° pda W antev TO PURCHASE—A_ Dwelling House in Charlottetown. Party having such to dispese of for cash will address, with lecation and price, “‘ Howard,” P. O. Box 81, City. jani6 WANTED. A girl to do general housework Apply to Mrs. Geo. Cook, Fitzroy Stree East. tf—jan!6 NT¥D)—A Servant Girl. Apply at THK KX AMIVER Office. 5 janis aa V ANTKD.—A Tinsmith to contract for the making of 60 Champion Creamers,—R. K. BRACU. zi pd--janli 9 LET.—A well-fainished Front Roem in a eomfortable bouse on the north side of Hit'shoreugh Square, wth board. Suitable ac. commodcation. Apply at this office. lw—jan7 ANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A general ser va t whounderstands piain cooking. Aod- ply at this cftice. 4i—janid NTFD.—A eirl fer general hoasework in a emall family. Apply at this office. jani3 RSALF.—A nice Building Lot at head of Alley Street. near Prisce street, situated on : cone ee jan terms easy. Apply to Grong ALLEY FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 1: en an? PLY DOLLARS 1 Overcoats and Ulsters to be Siaughiered Richt and Left. | —-———(x)— — CHANCE OF A LIFETIME to get a Coat for almost nothing and $50 into the Bargain. [ An immense pile of Ulsters and Overcoats, usual price $6 00, $6.75, $7.50, $8.75 and $'0.00, now only $5.00. A Bottle containing Beans and Confecti.nery is hung in the centre of Prowse Bros’. shop Anyone buying $0.00 worth of Clothing or Dry Goods, and guessing the nearest to the number of Beans contained in tue Bottle, shall receive, in cash, $35.00; second, $15 00, given on the 2nd day ef April next. of thie leading Papers of the City tian any stranger. Come along, everyone, and try your skill in guessing, and get a Big Bargain Charlottetown, January 2, 1891—eod & wky ~~ BEFORE sTOCETAERING. Great Bargains to Reduce and Clear DRY J. B MACDON ATL D'S. a GOODS AND AWAY —(x) bE ——_AND—— “a Prizes to be re > , ’ Phe Beans are to be counted by three of the Reporters > . = . : R Prowse Bros. have no m re idea of the uumber of Beans i i PROWSE BROS., THE WONDERFUL OCNSAP MEN, 144 QUEEN STREET. -(x)- Lr iw-—-- CLOTHING ! iat — ATT’ sien DOMINION BOOT AND SHOE SLORE, GREAT BARGAINS IN Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Overshoes, Rubbers, BHFORE STOCK TA KING. Charlottetown, January 5, 1890--eod and wky $10 869 worth more Boots sold in 1890 than in 1889. This Shows that GOFF BROS’. Boot Store and Factory Takes the Lead. Charlottetown, January 9, 1891—2aw & wky Solid Leather Will Tell. HURRAH FOR HO [o] ME MANUFACTURE! ——— ——— (x) eens eninemneshne coagytapinggtan a inaetnammengeesantn (x)———— —-—— Election of a Water Commissioner, N pursuance of an Act of the General Asseim- bly of thisIsland, made and passed in the ovth year of th= reign of Her present Majesty | Queen Victoria, intituled: *‘ Charlottetown | Water Works Aci, 1887,” I do hereby give Public Notice that an Election of a Water Commissioner for the City of Charlottetown, t in place of AUKEXANVER MoKINNON, retired, | will be held on WEDNEs DAY, the 28th day of January, A. D, 1891, at the several places, that is to say: In Ward No. 1,at or near Fire Engine House on King street, between Great George and Prince Sireets. ‘ In Ward No. 2, at or near the house of Thomas Connolty, opposite Mr. R. Heartz’s Warehouse, Sidney Street, between Great George and Prince Streets, In Ward No. 3, at or near the Market House. In Ward No. 4. ator near the new City Hall, corner of Kent and Queen Streets. In Ward No. 5, at or near the carriage shop of Carroll & MeAleer, corner of Euston and Great George Streets. : : $ aea8 at the said Election the Poll will be opened at nine o’clock in the forenoon, #nd con- tinue open until five o’cluck in the afieruvon of the same day. DESCRIPTION OF WARDS. Number One shall comprise ali that pait of Charlottetown which lies south of Dorchester Street, and the parcel of land formerly known as the Military Uarrack Ground. Number Two shail comprise all that part of Charlottetown which lies sonth of Richmond Street and north of Dorchester Sireet. Number Three shall comprise al! that part of Charlottetown which lies south of Grefton Street and north of Richmond Street. Number Four shall comprise all that part of Charlottetown which lies south of Fitzroy Strect and north of Grafion Street. Number Five shall comprise ali that part of Charlottetown which lies north of Fitzroy Street, including the Common of the said Town. NOMINATION DAY. WEDNESDAY the 21st inst.. from the time of Twelve at noon wntil the hour of Four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day. For qualification of Hiectors, see Act 50, Vic- toria. intituied “‘Charlotretown Water Works Act, 1887.” also 51 Victoria, Cav. 12, sec. 24 to 2. {L. 8.] T. HEATH HAVILAND, Mayor of the City of Uharlottetown, H. M. DAVISON, City Clerk. Mayor's Office. Charlottetown, Jan, 14, 1881, janl4 — L .RGE STOCK -OF—— { 3 I D 1D D + 5 a Ay <> st Gore SNGOLD «ND SILVER SI Oe ene Waltham and Elgin | WATCHES! G. H. TAYLOR, North Side @ucen Square. & GILLESPIE, We are making Special Redue- (x)-—=— tions during this month on the binding of Magazines, Hlustrated Papers, Periodicals, ete. TAYLOR & GILLESPIE, 4 i . . s rner. ‘ign of the Bs Book. é » McLeod's Co SOLID COMFORT Is in a Cup of Hot Find Beef , PO ee peer ee Palatable, Strencthening. Gratefal ava Satisfyivs. the Drink to take when tired and used up.