sna et en creer nen Local and Other Ltems, _ ~—— e, neatly, cheaply and prompt \ ne at Tue Examiner Office, cad IueortantT.— Band at the Citizens’ Rink ght on 2 lo SkateRs.—-Good ice and good music at Citizens’ Rink to-night. sega ticks New Doors.—-New inside doors are being placed on the Market House. Senecio Tux Year's Reoorp.—During the past year St. John contributed twelve persons to Dorchester Penitentary. ey Prayer Meetine.—-The Womens’ Mission- ary Prayer Meeting will be held in Zion Church to morrow afternoon bloc dinene Tue Coty SxAv.—During last night the thermometer fell to one below zero, and this forenoon rgistered five below. - — _ Temrenance.--The Temperance Executive Committee will meet this (Thursday) even. ing, at 8 o'clock, in J. D, McLeod's Hall. shicasnietyiiiatticis Sitsby, Atrention !—The annual meeting of Silsby Engine Company will be held at = Rooms, this (Thursday) evening, at 8 © CLOCK. — -»-——- CARDINAL WitseMan.—Prof. Caven lectures on ‘*Cardinal Wiseman,” in the Chapel at Corran Ban, to-morrow evening. Give him a full house. o———— _Mawkiaces.—The total number of mar- riages recorded in New Brunswick for 1887 is 1,500, as compared with 1,960 for 1886, and 2,146 for 1885. — a>-— CLEAR oF Icke.—A_ correspondent reports that Georgetown harbor is still clear of ice, and a vessel can sail up to any of the wharves without difficulty. ES Sh SpeciaL Arrentiox.-—All persons wantin first-class teams at a reasonable price shoul call at Gillis’ Livery Stable (formerly Ken- nedy’s) Great George Street. ee GRAND Oreninc.—The new Hall at Emer- ald (formerly County Line) will be opened with a lecture by Mr. L. H. Davies, M. P., to-morrow evening. A rare treat is expected. Qe Frepericton's Deata Rate.--The Mortu- ary Statistics of Fredericton, N. B., for 1887, show that 116 persous died. In 1886 the number was 144, and in 1885, 127. Thenum- ber of deaths from diphtheria last year was 14, while in 1886 and 1685 it was 33. cicada’ STIPENDIAKY MacisTrate’s Couxr.—Four- teen Scott Act cases constituted the docket to-day. Ten cases were attended to this forenoon, five of which were dismissed and the remainder adjourned. The other four are now engaging the attention of the Court. Datnorvsizt CoLLtece.—The classes in Dal- house College, Halifax, resumed work after the Christmas holidays, on Tuesday. Jt may be of interest to know that of the 154 students in the arts department 124 come from, Nova Scotia, 16 from P. E. Island, and 13 from New Brunswick . eesti PERSONAL, — Messrs. Charles Leigh, Jr., and Arthur Weeks, two well-known and popular young men, leave this afternoon for a course of studies at Sackville Academy, Sackville, N. B. We wish them success. W. C. DesBrisay, Esq., of the Summerside Journal, is visiting the city. ——— Howtpay Girt.—On New Year's Day, Mr. Geo. D. Fuchs, the popular manager of the Bruuswick Hotel, Moncton, was presented by the employes with a nest address and a chastely wrought swinging ice-pitcher, with stand andj drinking cup. Mr. Fuchs returned thanks in his usual happy manner. — Aw Op Bur~pine Burnep.—Early on the morning of the lst of January, a fire totally destroyed the seminary chapel at Quebec, together with $500,000 worth of original oil paintings. The building was erected in 1735, and was probably the oldest building in Canada. The building was insured for $14,000 and the paintings for $16,000. Ee As Appropriate Girt.—Mr. T. B. Grady, telegraph operator of Summerside, was on New Year's Day the recipient of an extremely handsome marble clock, the gift of the follow- ing geuatlemen whom he instructed in tele- graphy :—Messrs. D. Montgomery, Pope Clarke, Wm. McInnis, H. A. Roberts, P. C. Murphy, and J, W. Hibbett.— Journal, -_-—_~——_——- Porarors AND Starcn.—The exports of eee and starch over the New Brunswick ailway during the past year are as follows: Potatoes, 66,425 bushels; starch, 828,330 pounds. The exports this year up to date are: Potatoes, from New Branswick, 53,543 bushels; from Maine, 40,215 bushels. Of starch, the exports during the same period have been: From Maine, 424,200 ponnds; from New Brunswick, 260,306 pounds.— Tele- graph, ——_———— Morrvary Sraristics.._We are indebted to Dr. Johnson for the following statistics for the month of December, 1887:—Number of deaths—for December, 1887, 22; 1886, 20; 1885, 40; 1884, 7; 1883, 9. Causes--Measles, 8; cholera infantum, 1; croup, 1; bronchitis, 1; asthma, 1; dropsy, 1; apoplexy, 1; con- sumption, 2; old age and general debility, 4, accidental burning, 1; other, 1. Age at death: Under 5 years, 12; from 9 to 22, 3; from 50 to 70, 2; from 70 to 93,5. Sex—Males, 15, fe- males, 7. Religion —Protestants, 11; Catholics, 11.--Nationality, English, 7; Scotch, 2; Irish, 10; French, 1; African, 2. -——-a-- Tue Arproacues To THE City.—-From the terminus of Grafton Street East to Richm ond Street West, are ina disgraceful condition. At several of the landings nuisances and obstructions of different materials, greets the traveller as he forces his way into the city. The landing at the foot of Prince Street,across which the railway track is taken tothe flour mill, is left in a shameful condition, as is also the apology for a landing at the end of Water Street west. Wedo hope that those upon whom devolves the duty of having these grievances--so loudly and justly complained of—removed, will give their attention to the matter with as tittle delay as possible, ae Sraickes Dowy.—About five o'clock yes- terday afternoon Mr, John McKenna, a well. kuown resident of this city, and a friend were chatting about the death of the late Owen Connolly in Connolly & Co's store. Suddenly Mr. MeKenna staggered back against some goods in the .centre of the store, and letting his head rest thereon, remained motionless. Those present at once rushed to his assistance, but were horrified to find that he was insensi- ble—to all appearances dead. Dr. Conroy was immediately eummoned. On his arrival he administered restoratives, and in a short time Mr. McKenna was sufficiently recovered to be removed to bis home. It appears that ‘he bas bad ‘two or three similar aftarks béfarg. ares TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. SerxciaL Despatroues to wae Sse. Still Another “Standard Elevator’ Unseated. Toronto, Ont., Jan. 5, At the opening of the election trial at Halton yesterday, Waldie, the Liberal member, confessed bribery by agents and assumed all costs, amounting to eight hun- dred dollars. The seat has no declared vacant. —_ The Fisheries Question. Wasaineron, Jan. 4. The Department of State is un-ofticially advised that the owner's of British vessels seized in Behring Sea by’ American revenue cutters last summer for slleged violation of the seal fishing laws, have prepared claims against the Government for damages amounting to about half‘a million. Secre- tary Bayard declined to consent to the con- sideration of the claims in connection with the fisheries, on the ground that the two questions are entirely distinct and should be considered separate. It ig under- stood that Mr. Chamberlain and the other representatives of Great Britain expressed similar views. It is practically settled that the Canadian fisheries question will be con- sidered without regard tothe seizures in Behring Sea. Purishment. Brockvitie, Ont., Jan. 4. For assaulting two Scott Act constables in endeavoring tu make an arrest at Kempt- ville, two of the men, Johnstone and Banks were fined $250 o> two vears in jail, Leach $100, and O'Connor and Bonnin $115 or one year. The: first three raised the money ,and the others are in jail jurricane. ‘Lonpon, Jan. 4. A violent hurricane is raging in the Irish Channel. Grea: damage has been done to property and shipping. A portion of Fastnet Rock tumbled into the sea and the light keepers are terrified, fearing the sea will undermine the rock. It is im- possible for boats to approach the rocks. Factory Burned. Cannuxe, N.S., Jan. 4. S. G. Kerr & Sons’ factory for evapor- Destructive THE DATLY EXAMINER, - - - - DIED. At hi» residence, St. Peter's Road, Char- lott. town Royalty, on the 4th January, inst., Wilham BK. Dawson, in the 44th year of his age. {Funeral on Saturday, at 11 a. m., to Peoples’ Cemetery. } Notice of Dissolution of Partnership: vu E Partnership heretofore existing under the name of Saunders & Campbell, wherein John Saunders and John Norman Campbell were part- ners, is thia Second day of January dissolved by mutual consent, All sums due the firm will be received by Saunders & Newsom, whoalone are authorized to yrant receipts for the same. JOHN SAUNDERS, JOHN N. CAMPBELL. Jan, 3, 1888—2i eod Notice of Copartuership. PETER NEWSOM, having purchased all the interest and good will of John Norman Camp- bell in the business lately carried on by Saunders & Campbel:, has. this Second day of January, 1888, entered into Partnership with John Saunders, and the business will in future be car- ried on under the firm name of Saunders & Newsoni. JOHN SAUNDERS, PETER NEWSOM. Jan. 3, 1888—2i eod. CARD OF THANKS. THE undersigned desire to thank their numer- ous friends and customers for their very lib- eral patronage during the past five years, and respectfnlly solicit a continuance of their favors oe firm of Saunders and Newsom, at the old stand. SAUNDERS & CAMPBELL. Jan. 3, 1€88—2i eod A Very Desirable and Valuable Farm and Residence for Sale, THE undersigned, being about to remove from the Province, offers the above for sale ata sacrifice, The Farm, which consists of forty acres, is situater. at Burnt Point, about five minutes’ walk from Georgetown. Itisall undercrop and ina high state of cultivation, and is within easy access to abundance of mussel mud, swamp mud and kelp. On the Farm is a good Lime Kiln, built lost spring. There is a spacious Dwelling House, a large Barn, a Pig House, Granary, Sheep House and Hennery—all new. Besides the above land there is a Marsh adja- cent, which yields about forty tons of hay Adjoining the Farm are sixty acres of unim proved land which can be purchased at a low figure. Comzaanding an excellent view of Georgetown a.d its'beautiful harbor, and with every conven- ience, this would be a desirable site for a Sum- mer H»otel, which is so much needed in this section of the country. Also for Sale—That Business Stand on the ating vegetables was burned this evening! about six o'clock. There was no insurance, | and nothing was saved. got well under way, and was securing a/ large number of orders. } ‘ Peaceful France. 4 CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 4. According to diplomatic advices, Presi-. dent Carnot has instructed M. Herbette, | French Ambassador st Berlin, to assure Emperor William that while he remains at: the head of the Republic no French Gov-: ert.ment will be permitted to adopt a war-. like policy. ; University Reform. ‘Sr. Pererspure, Jan. 3. The Czar has informed M. De Lianoff, Minister of Public Instructton, that it is absolutely necessary to modify the Univer- sity statutes. The reforms will be effected gradually. -_ ---—--- Fatal Collision. Lonpon, Jan. 4. Two express trains on the Dutch State Railroad collided near Wipple to-day. Twenty-six were killed and many injured. Weather Bulletin. Toronto, Jan. 5—10 a.m. Fresh to strong west to north winds; fair cold weather. ee A Preasant Eventnc.—Last evening the members of the Southend Boating Ciub enter- tained their friends in the Club Rooms. Great credit is due Captain Hickey, the Pre- sident of the Club, aad the committee of management for the manner in which they entertained their guests. The two large rooms were tastefully decorated with bunt- ing, and were well lighted. Soon after mid- night the guests, numbering about ninety, (the ladies having the majority), sat down to supper. The tables were well laden with all the good things generally ene at this season of the year, to which ample justice was done. Supper being over, and the rd table removed, dancing coramenced in bot rooms, and was kept up until nearly time for daylight to appear. ‘The effort that Captain Hickey and his officers are making to provide amusement for the members of the Club is most praiseworthy.—Cum. ——¢ Diep IN THE StorM.—Mr. James McKee, of Petersvilie, Queens Wounty, N. B., started from a neighbor’s house to go home during the storm of Wednesday night, 28th ult., but did not reach there. The next afternoon his body was found in a snow bank a few yards from his own door. Ii is supposed he must have lost his way, and was overcome by fatigue and cold. Mr. McKee was 68 years of age, and left atamily of four daughters and three sona, all grown up.— Telegraph. —_——___ <>—_—___ To rue Front Acary.—‘ Jimmy” Mayuire, an old pensioner, well known in Charlotte- town, appeared before the Halifax Stipendiary Magistrate a few or ago, charged wirh being drunk and disorilerly. _ He said that if released he would go at once to his relatives in the United States. The court granted his request, and he may be expected to bob up serenely again in a short time. Local Notices. Barcatns.—Ladies’ Dolmans, Paletots and Jackets selling off to clear at J. B. Macdon- The firm had just {° Main Street, Georgetown, opposite, the Post Office, and now occupied by the ov. Me. aon, with Outhouses—all in good con- tion, For further information enquire of Captain Mailcolin McDonald, of the firm of McDonald & Westaway, or the undersigned. SAMUEL CROUCHER. Georgetown, Sept. 30, 1887—wky tf BUSINESS STAND At Mill Cove, Lot 35. OR SALE OR TO RENT, one and three- quarter acres of land with the new Cottage and Granery thereon, the property of P, Bearney, Esq., deceased. Good opportunity for a business man or ‘} mechanic to secure a desirable Business Stand in a thriving farming settlement. Apply to PHILIP HUGHES. WILLIAM McGRATH. Mill Cove, Nov. 18, 1887, 6i wy. TO PORK RAISERS FY HE Subscriber, having purchased one of the finest Boar Pigsin P. E. Island, he will be allowed to serve a limited number of Sows at One Dollar Each. A pig of the same litter when killed last month, dressed 437 Ibs. pork, when only 18 months old. Also a second very fine Boar Pig, charge 80 cents. BENJ. E. WRIGHT. East Royalty, Dec. 15, 1887.—wy 4i MRS. ROSS'S MAGIC HEALER SALVE, which is warranted to cleanse and cure Mutilated flesh, Accidents from fire, Galled or bruised skin, Inflammation of all kinds, Chilblains and itching. Hands chapped or cracked, Eye-lashes inflamed, Any frost or cold sores, . Lips or nipples cracked, Eruptions on the body, : Rough or dry skin. Skin rash and ringworm, All buils and pimples, Lacerated or broken skin, Various cuts and wounds, Every kind of surface sore, Soid at 25 cents per box, in Drug and country stores, and by the proprietors. JOHN ROSS & CO., 276 King Street. P. C. Box 457, Charlottetown. Sept. 30—lw wky 3m MANHOOD > Hew Lost, How Restored! Just published, a new edition of Dr. Culverwell’s Celebrated Essay on the radical cure of{Spermatorahea or in- capacity induced by excess or early indiscre- tion. The celebrated author in this admirable essay, clearly demonstrates from a thirty years successful practice, that the alarming consequences of early error may be radically eured; pointing out a mode of cure at once simple, certain and cffectual, by means of which every sufferer, no matter what his con- dition may be, may cure himself cheaply, privately and radically. &@ This lecture should be in the hands of ald’s. Russer Creepers at Sprague's—ladies and gents ; 35 cents per pair. jan4 2i Lapies Fur Capes a‘ greatly reduced prices to clear at J. B. Macdonald's. Tue Davies Hotel is now open, the rooms are handsomely furnished, the carpets are elegant, nearly all of them were bought from James Paton & Co., who take the lead in the carpet business on the Island, Grey flannel, 12c, gingham, 6c, corsets, 300, dress goods—call and: see. All wool double idth choth, 80c, aud 1,000 more bergaj wt evr Bros. , av 24, dy wy, every youth and every man in the land. | Sent under seal, in a plain envelope, to any | address, post-paid, on receipt of four cents or two postage stamps. Address, : The Culverwell Medical Co., 41 Ann St., New York, N. Y. Post,Office Box,’450. Noy. 18, 1887, ly wy . ’ LET.—The Surgery and Consulting Room in the City Hotel, Great George Street, hither ' to | ied by Dr. War Apply at the i. don House or to seal Davies ‘Dundas Ey-| > ‘ novyig | Street, ~ We intend to premises next spring, and a change in our business, and to do this must Groods, Clothing, Carpets, &c., &c To dispose of this immense stock within so short a time, it must be sold at a sacrifice, and we shall. there- fore, give discounts varying from 20up to 30 per cent. The stock consists of Seasonable and Fashion- able Goods, which are all marked in plain figures, and at prices that are well known to be the lowest in the market. This Sale will be for ‘ CASH ONLY. HARRIS &STHW ART SUCCESSORS Ch’tewn, Nov. 18, 1887. COME TO THE BIG BARGALINS ARE. OVERCOATS, SUITS, OVERCOATS, SUITS, L. E. PROWSE keeps the Largest, Best and Cheapest Clothing ome and see for yourselves. 5 Ch’town, Dee. 5, 1887. - THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1888. EREAT DRY GOODS SALE. $A Be Not Deccived, make extensive alterations in our clear out our entire stock of Dry TO GEO. DAVIES & CO. BUT THE STORE WHERE en | ee He TS, OVERCOATS, SUITs, | OVERCOATS, — -—— (I) ——_—_— on P. E. Island. EF. PROWSE, SIGN OF THE BIG HAT, 74 QUEEN STREET. CITIZENS’ SKATING RINK ! "THE RINK. under the management of the Artillery Band, is open for the season. Tickets for this season will be issued at the following reduced prices :— SEASON TICKET. CANE FONG idl dia vk aT is ii sss cb w a vhs $1.50 Gents’ ys pain ee iidb tiniest hibeinnnon 3.00 Children’s “ afternoon skating)........ 1,25 AGUMORIOMSLO BKBIOsec occ ic cdscccce ka 15 a Ee ee ee 10 Rink open Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from 2.30 to 5; and Saturday after- noons from 4 to 6; also Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. ; Band will also beiu attendance on other occa- sions, of which due notice will be given. Tickets for sale at the Apothecaries Hall. J. DOWLING, Secretary. Ch’town, Dec, 19, 1887—4i eod XN y T gl EXCELSIOR RINK Witt be openfor the season on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY Evenings; also, THURSDAY and SATURDAY Afternoons, Band nights, Tuesday and Friday. : Tickets for sale atthe Rink and Reddin’s Drug Store, Dec. 30th, 1887—-2i fri mon pat sat tues FREEHOLD FARM H'OR SALE; (CONTAIN {NG 59 acres of Land, situated on the Covehead Road, 9 miles from Charlottetown. About 50 acres are clear, the balanee is covered with excellent Hardwood and Fencing Poles. The land is in a very high state of cultivation and wellwatered. There are on the premises a good Dwelling House and Orchard. Apply to M. KELLY, Hillsborough St., Ch’town, Sept 23. 1887—wkytf ANTS, LOST, FOUND de, ese LOST Yesterday, a white Poodle pup, answer ing tothe name Charley; finder will be re- warded; by leaving same at Oakland House. | King Street jan 4 WANTED—A Cock. Apply to Mrs. Charles Palmer, Weymouth Street. dec30 O LET—A desirable residence On Dorchester Street. East, lately eotnpied by te subscriber, F. W. Hales, to whom apply for pu neon. ‘ ; oct2z7 t OARDERS—Four or five students can aaal good accommodation in a centrs| part of the , city; terms reasonable. Apply at tiis ane ; ; - ec ’ 1 4 PRIVATE LODGINGS. — The | undersigned would be glad to receive afew additional Boarders on reasonable terms ai her Private Boarding House, opposite Baptist Church, Prince Street.—Mrs. S. R. STUMBLES. ' eod—dec2s BOARDERS ACCOMMUDATED— At Mrs. McLean’s. Hillsborough Street, between Dor- etl eod tf chester and King. T° LET—A House On Sidney Street, opposit the Brick Church, containing s¢ven.rooms, 4 | good ecllar, stable and coach house, Apply on the premises. noy2s tf TO LET—A House on King Stntet, near the | Railway; wud table ou Pleasant decs tf 8. ——————— GET SUITED. + OF \ \ JHEN you have read the advertisements over, DOW'S. | Asse to come to D. A. BRUCE, and be convinced that his Stock of WINTER, CLOTHS is not surpassed by any house in the trade. We have a large) range of Naps, Melténs, Suitings, and Pantings, which are offered at prices that will suit you; one. Gents’ Furnishings, Fur Caps, Fur Coats, Sleigh Robes, Hats, Gloves, Neckwear, &c¢ ta GENUINE BARGAINS OFFERED. sa Before purchasing your winter OVERCOAT come and see our stock. ee ee) ee DD: ..AW. bro CUSTOM TAILOR. Ch’town, Dee. 2, 1887—eod & wky OVERCOATS OVERCOATS | ——_ —6 Lot Just ——— re) Nice Overcoat for $4.2 that ought to be cheap at $5.50. Heavy Tweed Pants and Suits altogether Too Cheap. Cali and See. GEO. E. FULL, STUN OF LION, QUEEN STREET. Ch'tovrn, Dev. J » 1887, ; Another Received. ‘ es pe Ay aes