ae <= hans! VW, Libera! - Conservative re R BELFAST: | \, 4. MeLean, Esquire. ; i FOR TIGNISH;: Capiain Frank Gallant. —_—e -_— ' } ey a and Other Items. Local PoROGGANING. —There will be tebogganing te-nignt : - _Personat,—Mr. George Forbes, M. P. es Vernon River Bridge, is at the Osborne. - SkatTine.-—Bank at the Excelsior Rink this evening. Ice and music good. — - Scott Act..—Mr. D. O'M. Reddin, 2. has been appointed a vendor under the Scott Act. | on Adiiha Makkets.- -The market was well attended and stocked to-day. No material change in prices, — - Citizens Rink.—Band at the Rink to- morrow afternoon from four o'clock unti) six. Good ice. insite THERMoMeTER Reavines.—Twelve above zero during last night, eighteen at 10 o'clock this morning, and eighteen at noon. eaten Siiveine.—-A despatch dated Feb. 13th re- ports the brigt. Ariadne, of Charlottetown, Capt. Trainor, from Aracaju for United States, put into Bahia leaky. - St. Parricn’s Turxovr.—We learn from the Halifax papers that Mayor O’Mullin is taking steps to suppress the annual St. Patrick's Eve procession in that city. eo Tracers’ Associarton.—A Teachers’ Asso- ciation has been formed) at Moosomin, N. W. T., of which Mr. J. K. Metnnis, Principal of the Moosomin Pablic Sciwola, is President. The first convention will beld in July next. a Pvaettitsiie, —Joe Launan, the South Boston heavy weight, and Jim Fell, are matched to fight ten rounds in about three :veeks’ time in Jersey City. After the fight Lannan expects to go to San Francisco to meet Joe McAuliffe or Killen. > CARNIVAL.—The Managers of the Citizens Rink are busily engaged preparing for the Children’s Carnival, to be held on Tuesday evening next, 25th inst. Quite a number of entries are already in, and the indications are that the Carnival will bem grand success. A cheieecttiiniayrsen Usper tie Cars.—A correspondent writes the St. John Telegraph that Walter Thompson, a young man aged 17, was thrown under the wheels by the sudden starting of anI. C. R. train at Campbelltown, and his head was cut jn two. He was employed on a working train ja removing snow from the yard. snicdoiieilead A PERTINENT QuESTION.—A correspondent iu the Week asks the following pertinent ques- tion: ** If our young men, during their colleg- iate carzer, are not tit and proper companions fer our young women, what special reform do they undergo before they are converted into fit and proper companions when they leave aa doctors and ministers.” sie Over THE BANNIsTER.—Alice McLatchy, a 7-year-old pupil in Miss Condon’s department, Alma street school, attempting to slide down the bannister yesterday at noon, fell over to the floor below, a distance of tenor twelve feet. Her back was injured so that she was unable to walk, and she was taken to her father's home on Lutes street by some of the pupils. Moncton Times. dicts KisiIne IN TRE Market.—We learn that H. B. Smith, Esq., City Surveyor, has re- ceived a letter from a prominent gentleman in Winnipeg, enquiring the price at which he would be willing to sell his colt “‘ H. B. S.,” now in the hands of Mr. W. A. Noonan, of Summerside. The colt referred to was one of the ‘‘defeated colts” in the Exhibition of 1885. Comment is needless. chica Tur Matis.—Thirty bvags—26 for Charlotte- town and 4 for Summerside—left Cape Tormentine at7.15 this morning, arrived at Cape Traverse at 10.20, and the Charlotte- town portion reached the city per regular \Western train thisafternoon. The boats with tive Summerside and six Charlottetown bags left Cape Traverse at 7.15 this morning ana reached Cape Tormentine at 11.30. - ‘‘Crosep ” ror Reratrs.—A simple sign on the door ef what is supposed to have been the bar-room of a down-town hotel, attracted considerable attention last evening. It was ‘‘elosed.”’ Other-bars are said to be closed to all outward appearance, but no donbt some other provision wili be made for those who desire to ‘* liquid-ate.” it is also stated that a new tariff for drinks is being made up, and that heveaficr the price ol whiskey will be 12 cents per glass, «inl brandy 15 cents. or two for a quarter, instead of three as heretotore.— Moncton Times. -- - Taken To Tue AsyLum.—Yesterday after- noon a middle-aged man named Haliday, be- longing to Orwell, was arrested for causing a disturbance on Queen Street. After he had been in the station some time his brother arrived aad esked that the arrested man be taken dare of until he could make arrange- ments for his admission to the Lunatic Asylum as it was for that purpose he had brought him into town. The request was granted, and about seven o'clock last evening Super- visor McPhail removed the unfortunate man to the Asylum, in which institution he had been confined once or twice before, + ——.-—- Tue Late Watxinc Mavcu.—The late walking match in Madison Square Garden, New York, is still the subject of much talk in the American papers. An Omaha, Nel-., de- spatch says: ‘*A local sporting man, Charles Libbins, offers to bet $5,000 against $2,000 that James Albert did not walk 621 miles in the recent race in the Madison Square Guar- den, and that he cannot walk 550 miles in six days. It is understood that if the bet is ac- cepted, Bibbins will undertake to prove that the 621 miles was accomplished by Albert and a twin brother, who looks precisely like him, walking alternately.” Albert says he has no twin brother and wiil accept Bibbins’ offer. Two Reyaways. — Yesterday afternoon, while Mrs. 8. Pickard and one of her children accompanied by Mrs. Toombs, were out driv- ing, their herse took fright and ran away. In the flight the sccupants of the sleigh were XQ yrhOUAL Despatones to Tue EXAMINER, Shorthorn Breeders’ Association | Toronto, Feb. 23. _ The second annual meeting of the Domin- tou Shorthorn Breeders’ Association was held to-day. The Executive Committee's report showed the . pedigrees on record to July, 1887, 32,000, and the total member- [ship 357, The financial statement shows ,& balance on hand of $1,442. A resolution | Was pussed reyretting that the Govern- pment had not placed the usual grant of $10,000 in the estimates, and the hope was expressed that it will be put in the supplementary estimates. Mr. jJohn Dryden, M. P. P., was elected president. Amongst the vice-presidents | are Professor George Lawson, of Halifax ; Hon. D. Ferguson, Charlottetown; J. E. Fairweather, Hampton, N. B.; T. L. | Sinellie, Bonearth, Man. ae ; Ottawa Gossip. dieiniei i } Orrawa, Feb. 23. The state dinner at Rideau Hall to-night proved a brilliant affair. The Marchioness was at home to-night to the ladies of those gentlemen who were entertained at dinner by Lord Lansdowne. The Band of the Governor-General’s Foot Guards was in attendance. The expenditure upon the Central Ex- perimental Farm here last year was $91,545. The public farewell demonstration to Lord Lansdowne promises to be a great event. All classes of citizens are coming forward and agreeing to participate. The Nova Scotia Legislature. Hatirax, Feb. 23. The speech from the throne at the open- ing of the Legislature to-day foreshadowed nothing of importance. Steps are to be taken to give miners a technical education. A genera] town incorporation act is to be passed. Towns at present incorporated will have their charters repealed, and all placed under one act. The Quebec resolu- tions are to be submitted fox consideration of the house. The railway between Middle- ton and Lunenburg and between Macarnn and the Joggins’ shore are approaching completion. An assessment bill is also promised. irish News. Dvusurn, Feb. 23. A Plan of Campaign victory near Loughrea was celebrated with bontires this evening. Sir Henry Burke has granted 25 per cent. reduction to his teaants, pays legal costs, reinstates the evicted tenants and pays the cost of their maintenance since eviction. Mr. McCartin, of Parliament, has grant- ed his tenants a reduction of 33 per cent. Fr. Kennedy and eight farmers have been convicted and sentenced to two months im- prisonment for attending a meeting of a suppressed branch of the National League at Newmarket. The Verdict Returned. Cozvure, Feb. 23. A coroner's jury this morning returned a verdict of wilful murder against Catherine Heron for poisoning her niece, Caroline Heron, with strychnine. William Heron; the husband of Catherine, was held as an accessory after the fact. Both were jailed. The motive for the deed is not known. Increasing the Ratc. Monrreat, Feb. 23. At a meeting of the Fire Underwriters Association yesterday, it was decided to in- crease the general rate of insurance 20 per cent. Dwelling houses are exempted. This increase is exclusive of the extra 2} per cent. to recoup companies for the Quebec provincial tax. Sworn In. Hauirax, Feb. 23. D. C. Fraser, barrister, of New Glasgow, was sworn inas a member of the Local Government to-day. He will be the Gov- ernment leader in the Council Chamber. Hon. Mr. Fraser was a member of the Hill Government in 1878, and sat in the Legis- lative Council the session of that year. Railway Rumblings. Toronto, Feb. 23. A cablegram to the Mail says that at a special meeting of the directors of the Grand Trunk and Northern*& Northwestern Rail- ways to-day in London, amalgamation of these railways was definitely decided upon, and the agreement ratified. The Queen in London. Lonvon, Feb. 23. Queen Victoria came to London to-day, drove across Hyde Park in an open car- riage, and received many congratulations | from the people. { renee Weather Bulletin. Toronto, Feb, 24—-10 a.m Moderate winds, generally fair and mild. ‘ Nee 8 Ss At Frenchfort, Lot 35, on Sunday, the 29th of January, after a lingering illness of bron- chitis, Thomas Byrne (Teacher), the youngest and beloved son of Isabella and James Byrne, jin the 23rd year of his age. May his soul i rest with Thee, O Lord, ' Why do I mourn and drop a tear, For giving to God my brother dear? And yet the day will come for me ' When my dear brother will invite me | To come and see. ve Reap Geo. Carter & Co.'s advertisement, | **'The Seed Business.” thrown out, Mrs. Toombs having one of her | - arms broken, and Mrs. Pickard’s txce being’ Goop Hexrixe, 10 to 15 cents a clozen, at badly seratched. The child fortunately es- Tanton’s. li---feb24 caped uninjured. The sieigh and harness, nasal were somewhat broken up before the horse| AN ExpLanation.—THe EXaMINer yester- was captured, In the course of the horse’s' day made an error in a local of R. K. Brace’s. flight he collided with sorae boxes in front of | Eggs should have been 20 cents instead of 17 Beer & Goff’s store. The noise of the colli-| cents, bat Mr. Brace has such confidence in sion frightened another horse which was stand | the truthfulness of our paper that he has ing in the vicinity, and he also ran away, | decided to gell at our prices rather than we bringing up in @ Snow*bank deur St. Paul's should be acted of publisbiny an Watrath. Church. . - feb24—1i pate LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. ; ee | An ©ld Friend Heard From. Dear Eprror,—We still live. Blizzard, tornado, and all the other dreadful things | that are said to happen in Manitoba, have ;not yet snapped the little thread. It is true that, to seme extent, our railways are blocked; but it is with wheat rather than snow! Passing the railway station the other day, I observed that the three large warehouses were full of wheat, with buys piled on the platforms and iw the station yard—enough, if placed in position, to for- tify a small town. That is the blockade we have. But about the storms; we have had but little of them here, though the cold has been greater than for the last three years, yet not so severe but that I could saw wood at the door or do any other work out of the house that needed to be done ; and though some of my appointments are twelve miles away, I have only missed one in two years. What country pastor in P. E. Island, with equal territory, can say the same? But to the south of us in the United States there has been a fearful loss of life, people perishing in some instances within a few yards of their own doors. An mstance is given of a man found dead on the prairie whose track showed that he had passed within seven feet of a house, and of course had not seen it. I account for the bewildering effect of a blizzard in this way : The cold air of the north forcing its way through a warmer current produces that whirling motion seen when the smoke of a chimney is ascending through cold air (the mercury does not register low during the prevalence of a blizzard); this whirling motion drives the sharp particles of snow 80 fiercely in the eyes that they have to be kept shut, and whichever way the face is turned, it meets the fierce gale, and all ideas of direction are confused and goon lost. The traveller more frequently perishes from ex- haustion than trom the intensity of the cold. One man, acting upon this belief, dug into a drift, and gathering his coat closely about him lay down and was soon drifted over. Here he waited till thestorm had yone by, taking no harm, and was able to go his way all right. Several persons that came here from On- tario last fall, instead of being discouraged with the country because of the climate, are pleased to tind that it is not nearly so bad as often reported, and in many ways preforable to winters east. Jmmigration has already begun to set in this direction for the year, both fromthe Old Country and Ontario, and. this season is likely to see a rush for these fertile plains. You know yourself, Mr. Editor, from your visit out here last fall, that this is the land for the farmer. Land, cheap, easily cultivated, and abundant crops will induce many to look in this direction for their families, Mrs. C. returned from your shores last fal) much benefited by her trip, and having avery pleasing recollection of the many acts of kindness that gladdned her visit. Neither of us are likely very soon to forget P. E. Island. We wrap ourselves at night in blankets that were made by friencs there living, and the mitteas and socks that cover my extremeties were knitted by fingers that have offen grasped mine in friendship’ down on that gem of the sea, where | spent nine years. With kind regards to yourself and many old friends, 1 am, Yours truly, W. Wesrey CoLipirrs. Neepawa, Manitoba, Feb. 15. 1888. — ren The Spiritualistic Controversy. Sir,—I read our ** Harry’s” communica- tion in last evening's Examiner. I am well aware that he was commissioned by the club to write the same, yet I am not aware that any other person was delegated to assist him; but judging from the master- ful style of the contribution, I might almost be led to believe that our Professor, at least, had jent a helping hand, knowing him to be an expert correspondent. ‘* Harry ” is our latest acquisition to the club, and is held in high estimation by the lady members thereof, and now having made his mark in the literary world by bearding the Rev. S. G. Lawson and Mr. Doull in their dens, the ladies will apprec- iate him all the more; so much so, in fact, that some poor people with whom F am ac- quainted will be disconsolate. Not being well versed in Spiritualism, I, for one, will not talk of that of which I know nothing. i write you merely for the sake of stimulating ‘* Harry,” the better to enable him to successfully cope with his learned antagonists, I will not for some time be able to con- verse with bin on the subject, as our next meeting is far in the dim future; and I dare not venture in his place of business lest the shock would be too great for my nervous system. Hoping that ** Harry ” will shew his true colors ir less than a ‘* half dozen ” letters, 1 remain, yours truly, Eippzxr. Feb. 23, 1888. It is Said. That the Spring poet is buckling on his armor. That the killing of the English sparrows should be attended to at once. That a snow-shoe dance is on the fapis. That the ham bone, a new. musical in- strument, will be introduced thereat. That the reign of the swinging sign is about at an end. That some of them have already been taken down. That the police should lock after those who have not yet complied with the law. That Vogel’s Waltz is to be repeated by request. That the next concert will be given in _about three weeks’ time. That they are not church concerts. |; ‘That the Chinese custom of ** spanking,” .should be acted upon in the cases of ‘some of our local grumblers and scandal- | mongers. 7 AGENTS, ——Our wonderful new book, _ “—~“Gems for the Fireside, coutains nearly 1,000 pages of the choicest selec- tions of Poetry and Prose fram the best authors ; over 200 illustrations; besides many excelent steel engravings of the Poets and prominent writers, It sells at sight. Dr, J. H. Vincent says: “It is ‘fireside,’ ‘ties,’ ‘flames’ and ‘fellowship’ ellin one, It is a whole Parlor in itself.” Prices very low. Send for illustrated 5 ag and terms to W. K. EARLE, St. John, ‘3. S. ROBERTSON & BROS. Tans, 23, DBI—Zaw & Why . sa i ti a ta So 2 ete | FOR SALE.—1f possible by private sale, my oy Na seen caneeamnsen - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24. 1898. ine SAVING §=MONEY SC WO BUY COMM Tro LE. Prow Us ee eect, (se eee it ic a well known fact that his competitors cannot look at his low prices. They have to do some blowing. But L. &. PROWSE sells the Clothing. Hf you can get what you want at L. E. Prowse’s, you need not try anywuere else. His prices are the lowest ever known for First-class Goods. 200 Overcoats tobe Sold at a Bargain. COME AT ONCE AND GET CNE, r. RaeP RO WS i SIGN OF THE GREAT BIG HAT, 74 QUEEN STREFT. ipa Ch’town, Jan. 12, 1888 i ‘oye Liverpiol aud London aid Globe Tusurauee Co, GF M. HARRIS Hei, Asse(s Ist January, 1887, 2 pee ee HAS REMOVED TO $38,046,884.56 Assets in Canada, oe se owe eee Stevenson’s Building, Queen Strees, 673,375.05 mem 30" This Company offers every advantage of the most undoubted Where he is prepared to conduct Auction Sales of Household Furni- security, liberal contracts, low rates, and prompt piyment of ture, Bank and other Stocks, losses to the insured. (tes Policies issued for three years on Dwellings, Churches And all kinds of GENERAL MERCHANDISE feb23—tz etc., at reduced rates. LEONARD MORRIS, R. R. FITZGERALD, ; Agent, Agent, King’s Coutly Liberal-Conservative ee Crariehertatens wa February 11, 1888—3m 2aw pd Association. -q-o-natiracnaz pinnempinnat apni la: siniy te tetieliadi nian A MEETING of the above Association will be Ae § held in the Towa Hall, Georgetown, on TUESDAY, the 28th inst., at 2 o'clock, p. nm. 4. good attendance is requested. CYRUS SHAW, Secretary. New Perth, Feb. 20, 1888-1) wky . a Keavy All-Woel Pants, a Specialty. KNIT SHIRTS, ALL STYLE Fiannei Shirts, Linders, &e. OVERCOA | 3, Sen je NOTIC &, ~ have leased the well-known Premises, known as FRASER’S CORNER, and opened a large and vaiied assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES, ; Which will be sold Cheap. Please call, examine quatity, and see the prices. JAMES B. HALL, Corner Richmond and Queen Streets. Ch’town, Feb. 20, 1888—1m Auction Sale of Fancy Goods. : BY AUCTION a nice Malai VARIETY ALL AT AWAY DOWN PRICES. A GENERAL LOT FANCY C2008, Vases, Dulls, Stationery, Toys, &e. The above sale will be continued every night till the whole stock is disposed of. - G. M, HARRIS, Big Radactan rom $5 to $3.50. print enenanmetidll renantinn iio LIGHT YOUR HOMES ! oO a The reputation of the WANZER LAMP is established. Those using them speak in their praise. We cannot give due attention to the sale of them, consequently we offer the balance (about two dozen) o! the Lamps at the above reduced price. GEO. E. FULL, SIGN OF THE LION, QUEEN STREE1. Ch'town, Feb, 18, 1888. a ——— feb13—if SOLE LEATHER. iN STOCK: 200 Sides HEAVY No.1. - 75 Sides LIGHT No. 1, * GOOD No, 2, W holesale at special prices. z FENTON T. NEWBERY. FLOUR. IN STORE: 500 Barrels “ Kent,” “ Jewel,” *‘ Diamond,’ | v 1 aneoe City,” “Gold Medal,” and other hoice b. i i as Ne na at FENTON T. NEWBERY. | febl4d—dy 5i wky 2i WANTS, WANTED.— iy the Ist May, a House with four or five comtortable rooms, centrally located. Apply to “D. R. H.,” PF. @. Box 537, City. feb24 PE Kn BH “ LOST, FOUND dc.’ Do not let this last opportunity pass with- out securing one GOFF BROS. —— LOS? —Betweea Upper Euston Street and St. Peter’s Church, a Silver Pencil Case and Locket. Finder will please leave them at Har- vie’s Bookstore. 2i—fed2¢ Carl» ttetewn. January 19, I888—sod wky Tremendous Knock Dowa in Prices for One Month Only. 30: ba bape is the time to get ongeten, as we have a large stock oa hang and we waat to make room for our spring stock. Ladies’ Gold Watches from $15, upwards. a Se | Ladies’ Silver Watches from $8, upwards. igo nehapeikiaaiciin icin lint ita ek Gents’ Silver Watches from $12, upwards, WANTED. -A Girl for hoasework, Apply to! Nickle Watches from $5, upwards. Mrs. ix. W. Taylor, 447 Kent Street, | New Style in Brooches from 25cts, upwards. febl5 ~i : Ear Rings from 30cts, upwards. i call ~~~ ~~ | Padies’ Colored Gold Seta from $15, upwards. ARDERS ACCOMMODATED -- At Mra. tadies’ Gold Band Rings from $1, un-varda, MeLeau’s, Hillsboror.gh Street, between Dor pain Gold Rings from $1, upwards, P a a Ladies’ Set Rings from $2, upwards. : Silver Bracelets from $1.50, upwards. Bangle Necklets from 75cts, upwards. Honseho)i Furniture. If not disposed of by ist April, will be sold by Public Auction. Par- ties buying Furniture can let the House, which is well finished and warm ; or the House will be let separately. Also, a few tons of Hard Cual, Breach-Loading Double Barrel Gun, and a Fish- ing Outfit.—CHas, J. Patron, adver Street {Kast.) —febzZ3 for SALE.—A Milch Cow, newly calved, half Jersey, five years old. Apply to James Trainor, Dougiass Street. pd—feb20 “WANTED, in May next, a House in the neigh borhocd of Rochford Square, containing eight or nine rooms. office. Chains from 40cts, upwards. Scarf Pins from 20cts, upwards. Watch Chains from 40cts, upwards. ollar Buttons from Sete, upwards. Caf Buttons from 2cts, upwards. Lockets from 25cts, upwards. Gents’ Go'd Rings from $2, upwards. Silverware at a big discount. Spectacles from 20cts, upwards. Kyegiasses from 30cts, upwards. Nickie Clocks from $1.75, upwards. American Walnut Clocks, from 2.50, upward b cewhne 5 one > —_— poopenty {a mile ox Sate out of town), having on it a never-iailing é . spring of water. Information of auch lease; Ladies’ Thimbles from 35cts, upwards. vg eet Pls: oo ae Ge ae ma and a lot of other goods, cleapor than has ever been sold before. Repairing attended to--Watciies, Clocks and Jewelry. London House or to Daniel Davies, Vund.s Es-, as a G. G. JURY, in the City Hotel, Great George Street, hither to occupied by Dr. Warburton. Apply et the. heed . cs LET.—The Surgery and Consulting Room (PO .ET—A House on ey Street, opposite WATCMAKER & JEWELLER, NORTH SIDE QUEEN SQUARE, et tele LUM Girt ‘ [Oppovite Post Ofiey, Ch’towm, P. Ey 1, ———_ SAREE Wey, 11868—Zow dy & wy. oe or NN <n nee EA: RENN NET MOURN - yer ys cocemremeereuicecrne OT is sj * tes