ye the ins, 39 he a | at J GOFF BROS Dr. Spe VIAL) 4 Office Hours—-9 tol p,m, MA ey WE NoL ek. LER i en SECOND SATURDAY SPECIAL, Spring Jackets Half-Price We propose from time to time holdi g special gles in various departments—-making extraordinary A priee inducements in every ‘ “Po-morro® it’s Spring Jackets. Every spring jacket goes on sale fo morrow morning at Just Half-Price. FOR EXAMPLE: Handsome fawn covert cloth jac-~ ket, fal’ sik line’, smoked pear! buttons, strapped seame, satin pip~ ing. Baan ease Very pretty green covert cloth jacket, plaid silk lining, fly front, trim and daiuty. Regular $1 4.35,now $1.78 Regular $7.65, now $3.38 et i Blue covert cloth, silk lining cord effect in front, large pear! buttons. Regular $6.50, now $3,25 Black light weizht beaver jacket, braid trimming on front, collar and beck, fall silk lined. Regular $) |.50, now 85,75 Dark fawn covert cloth, plain, neat coat, front foished with round ed corners at base, double breasted style, two pockets. Plain fawo jack et, half lined with milk, corded etiect round front, pockets and colle~. / Regular 3935, now 84.68 Regular $4 05, now $2.03 dainty — all stylish We offer them WHIT E YoU WANT thera. There’s hardly an evening now but B you'd be more comfontable for a light weight jacket. = Raa | These parments are all new —all well made—al] | ; j | Moores: MK Sand WHAT WE ADVERTISE WE HAVE PEI. Hospital = a You may take advantage of it if you like—Goff | Bros wil! stand tne racket | lf we sell retail for cash $300.00 worth of foot- wearon Thursday, June 15th, we will give $200.- FIPTY SBTSJUST RECEIVED 4 Balls, 6 Balis,8 Balls 00 to the Hospital; if we sell $200.00, give $100 a if $1.50,’ give $50. if $101, zie $1.00; if $100, See our BIG VALUE give nothing. Youkave Croquet Set for it in your own hands to contribute to the Hos- pital withort costing you anythis g. Geo. Carter & Co. IMPORTERS H. LL. DIcKEY, ARTIFICIAL Late of Roya! London Ophthalmic Hos pital, Moorfivlds, and Ventral Lon- don Throat & Kar Hospital st in disea ses of the Eye, Bar, Nose & Throat OF: CAMERON BLOCK. Redidencea* H ren Da VIES.” >. 2 to 3p, m., 7 to DR. JOHN P, MURRAY, 129 daw } Q een St., near Loncoo House, 3pm, E yes tesiod for glasses ‘a Ay | that the Pope, at a secret consistory on | Archbishop of Coritz, Archbishop of Tou- allan ts VV 2 tere _-FRENGH CLAIM IS DISPUTED Newfoundland, ‘NO DIRECT EVIDENCE HOW THE FACTORY WAS DESTROYED ——_— The Government is not Disposed to Recognize the Claim. —— ([Sreciat ro rHe Examiver.] Sr. Joun’s, Nad., June 9.—The Gov- ernment will decline to recognize the French claim fer indemnity for the burned lobster factory on the ground that no direct evidence is forthcoming ae to how, when, or by whom the factory was des- troyed. Although Ingram Taylor, now under arrest at Boone Bay, on the charge of t Year , This is True Lil “<— when Free Born Men, mering to addin the Public, may speak free.” — EuripIpEs - ent DAILY EXAMINER eg — a ce — Single Copies two Cents a N PE ISLAND, “FRIDAY JUNE 9, 4899 TROUBLE IK to Pass, WAS UTTER FAILURE London Newspapers Refer to the Dangerous Situation. , (Srecta 76 vHe Examiner. ? Lonpoy, June 9.—Advices received from South Africa emanating from British sources show more completely the utter failure of the recent conference at Bloem- fontein betweea President Krugerand Sir Alfred Milner. The London newspapers all refer to tke dangerous situation, The morning papers talk seriousiy of burning the factory, boasts that he did it, : there is really no evidence, whatever, ) apart from this statement, to connect him / with the case. — A Papal Consistory. (Spectat ro rae Examiner. ] Rome, June 9—-It is officially announced June J9:b, will create twelve Ttalian Cardivals, including the Nuncio at Madrid, Jon, Latino Patriarch of Constantinople and Antioch and others. THE SPANISH ISLANDS. Conditions of Germany’s For $5,000,000. Beruix, June 8 —The Minister of For~ eigo Affairs, Baron Von Buelow, iv the Purchase jcessions of the Caroline, |cedes to the Spanish religious orders in ithelslands thesame rights and liberties |as the German Orders. | wi Il be allowed to retain them in case of | War. | the two countries and isto be ratified as Only 90 cts | eee ME ETH Reichsteg, made a statement on the sub- ject of the German-Spanish treaty for the Ladrone and Pelew Islands. He said that in order to round off the German po-sesseions in the | Pacific, and in view of German commers cis! interests which had long existed in the Caroline Islands, “ we cousidered itt our duty to take care of this group, so tha in the event of a change in owner-hip, it should not be lost to Germany.” ‘The Minister then read the text of the agree~ ‘ment, which was concluded February 12 1899 : “ First, Spain cedesa to Germany the Carolines, ‘Pelow, aod Ladroce Islands, except the Island of Guam, in considera— tion of a compensation of about $5,000,- 008. | “Second—Germany concedes the Span~ |ish trade and agricultural enterprises in these islands the same treatment and facilities as the German traie, and con- “Third— Spain will establish naval, |mercantile a.d coaling stations in the | Carolines, Pelews, and Laodrones, and “Fourth—This agreement is to be sub- | mitted for the cunstitutional sanction of r8000 a8 the sanction is given.” “An underetanding has also been arrived at with Spain regarding the mutual grant ing of conventional tariffs, such as corres~ pood with the wishes and interests of German, as well as Spanish trade. So eoou asthe Cortes has sanctioned the sale ' of the islands, we will immediately submit the uecessary bills to the Reichstag, which will have the opportunity of a thoreugh and practical examisation of the macter. | Until then we hope the Reichstag will | defer its discussion, out of interna ioral courtesy.” , Boys’ Crorating—Two and | three piece suits by the thous- ‘ands, at prices that cannot be | duplicated i in wny part of the provinces. The newest sty- les, the best quality, the low- est price. Prowse Bros the Wonderful Cheap Men. Hars anp Cars—There are others; but none so good as Christys’ Hats, of the very newest styles, all the best the possibility of a war in South Africa. Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Com- mons yesterday announced that his reply to the Uitlanders petition which was held back pending the result of the conference at Bloemfontein would now be presented to the Transvaal. The reply is semi-officially described a* * explicit but conciliatory,” but it is be. lieved to Le in the nature of a practica: ultimatum. T he resourees of diplomacy are consider. ed as exhausted with the failure of the conference. Nothing is left, it ie felt, but a resort to force, aa Lively old Gentleman. CoLumnus, Mo., June 8.—In the case of George|W ray vs, Susaa Wray, for divorce, which ison trial here in the Circuit Court, the plaintitt is one hundred and two years old and the defendant only thirty-seven. Wray was born in Londonderry, Ireland, May 1, 179%, where he spent his youth. He cume to this country at the age of thirty and settled on Lorg Island. He remaived there and in New York City for nearly seven years, when he came to this. Siate and seitled in Brown County, where he has lived ever since, Wray bas been married three times The first wife he marriedin New York, the second in Bdinburgh, and the third bere on November, 36,1890. Her maiden name was Susan E. Clestier, and she had never been previously married. He bas had twelve children in sll —eix by his ‘iret wife of whom three are living; three by the second wife, of whom two are living, and three, who are living by hia last wife. He lived with the pres nt Mre, Wray until 1806; when they separated. The divorce proceedings were begun in 1898, and the case was brought here ona change of venue trom Brown County. The trial has been continued til) June 20. Wray owns land valned at $10,600.. pew emer uaes omcrseen =. i ee ee Feet Sore—— This Weather » Do you know that you can get good bo»ts—boots that will fit—as cheaply as the kind that don’t fit. eeooxeeee, te You may as well have foot comfort—especially in the warm weather. @e08e 28090 I know how aboot should fit. If you come to me you'll get the right kind of boots at the right prices. Thos. McQuaid Lower Queen St. Root & Shee Store. “EO O~<S OS OR WS BDBSD 243 OSD O° O990GQoeS OSES COVE a in stock. Prowse Bros GS O<D @“S OS O43 OS ©O6OD 08 £26680 ©4046 66.4°@686 52 62° gresoee ss & 66620232 © O*D? SOUTH AFRICA By the Government of, Will Probably Soon Come ‘MEETING AT BLOEMFONTEIN | PARLIAMENT SITS. Their Rights AND THE GOVERNMENT AT LAST GIVE WAY. Mr. Blair Forced to Bring Forward His Statement. [Seectau.to rHe ExaMINER ] sitting since the Remedial Bill debate, ended at two o’clock yesterday afternoon. The Government would not relent in the determination that the Grand Trunk deal must go through at‘the sitting, aud the Opposition was disposed to facilate business, but for the absence of a siate- ment from Blair as to the respective amounts of traffic handled laet year by the Grand Trunkand I. C.R. over the lives used jointiy. This iaformation, promised to Mr. Borden a fortnight ago, was not forthcom- ing. Mr. Blair said that there were no records inthe department giviog this informa tion. Mr. Foster led the opposition till 6 o’clock yesterday moruing, when he went home. Arrangements were made to keep up th® discussion uwtil Mr. Blair bronght the tacts, or Saturday night came. Towards noon Sir Charles Tupper came in and the Premier, ia the course of the morning, succeeded Sir Lonin Davies a3 leader of the Bouse. A cabinst cownei! was held in the after- noon and shortly afier Mr. Laarier went over to Sir Charles and told him that Mr. Blair desired to make a statement. Mr. Gillies was theo ip a midst of aspeech, but ata hint from Sir Charles he brought it to a close, Then Mr. Blair announced his own backdows. Heassured Mr. Borden that he held himin brgh esteem acd intended no discowrtesy. He had obtained from the Grand Trerk offizes the return ask- ed for aad wonid be glad to communicate it to House. He did so giving figures in full ae far as he bad them. Sir Charles Tupper expressed his satis~ factioa ihat away had been found out of the difficuhy. Mr. Foster stated to him _privavely that if the information was given the d@iscnssion would be closed. Sir Charles raw no reason why it should now costinne much longer. Heeess was then taken till 3} o’cleck, ‘when the committee again met and after ,two hours discussion reported the bill. ' The House was in supply till 6 o’clock, passing the remainder of the Davies estix mates whee it adjourned for the night, The medals for the Canadian veterans Peril be forwarded in lots to Canada, as the rash of work atthe royal miot prevents the whole number being struck off at once. It will take about three months to secure the full order, but sufficient for presenta- tion on Deminien Day wili be received be- fore that dater 3 = COAL, Drummond Coal Ts best for House and Steam Purposes All orders for Coal issued and payment for same received at this office. Prices furnished on appli- cation. F W Hyndman, Agent Intercolonial Coal Mining Co. Ltd 83 QUEEN Sf, CH'TOWN Orrawa,June 9.—The first allZnight ALL NIGHT, Opposition nist Hoon! — —- —— 10 [35 MICHAEL DAVITT, M. P., } Makes House of Commons Divide on Kitchener Vote. {Srecrat to THe Examiver.] Loypon, June 9.—Both the House of Lords and the House of Commons have paseed a vote of thanks o General Kitch- enerat Khartourw with the other officers and men engaged in the Soudan campaign, Mr. Danvitt,the Irish Nationalist mem- ber for South Mayo, protested and chal- leageda division, with the result that there were 321 votes in favor of the motion and 20 against. Mr. A. J. Balfour the Government Leader remarked that Mr Davitt attended the House “as ar avowed enemy cf oar country,” sdding thet he underetood a British reverse would not break his heart. ——— —»_- ~~ Uneasy France. ee [Srecian to Tue Examiner.) Paris, June 9.— [odicatione are increas- ing that there wiil be violent scenes at Longchamp’s on Sunday. Every precaution will be taken to prevent disorder. The Pope’s Health. New York, June 8.—In a private letter just received in this city froma New York Catholic priest inow in Rome, the writer thus speakeof the condition of the Pope : “T was fortunate enough the other day to have an audience with the Holy Father. Like all others who bave seen the Pope lately, I could not fail to merk his pallor and the alertnesa of his mind. He is a man with great reserve fand of will power, aod no one 6 a present talks much about the next Pope,’ ee Toasanenth ~ Pied Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against ; alum. Alum menacers to powders are the greatest of the present day. ROYAL BAMING POWDER ©CO., NEW YORK. The bbls of Sugar, Gals of Fruit Juice Syphons of Soda We used -, az %, *, 7. x x; x during the soda season you Wf, would have some idea of our 4 business. 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