Fi i lit a ameies eicetetineeiatin asennad me al ha lO. earn e HE DAILY EXAMINER. lerms:—Five Dotuars a YEAR. “ This is true Liberty, when Free Born Men, having to advise the Public, may speak free.”— Evririvrs. SinGLE Copies Two Crnts NEW SERIES. Tite Mail: Rvaae: | Che Gaiin Examiner! serra « Very evening by The Liauiner Publishing Oo.| From tieir cflics, corner of Water and | Groat Lroorge Streets, Charlottetown, Prince ERdward Isiand. ~RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION — SR GMD, evn scbdub Whine skcd cca cua $2.50 Three moathe.......... wkseeis-aleh de 1,25 SPIN nnedeentudbiiehs os k'sece coke 50 Advertising st moderate rates. Contracts may be made for monthly, quar- terly, half-yearly, or yearly advertia ments, on application. ' ALMANAC FOR JANUARY, 1888, MOON'S CHANGES, Last Quarter Sth day, 7h., 30.1m., a.m., SWe! New Moon 13th day, 4h, 26.2m., a. m.,N. E- (below horizon.) First Quarter 2Ist day, 0h., 36.8.,a. m,, W. (be ow horizon.) Pall Moon 28th day, 7h., 6.4m., p.m., S.E, | ih | Sun ‘Sun |Moon! High Day's | Db , OF WEEK ; : me, DAY OF . vises|sets | rises |water| len’h » mih miaftr’n: h m ] Sunday 7 51}/4 19; 7 8} noon's 29 2) Monday 50; 20 8 18} 0 39, 30 3) Luesday | 50} 2i| 9 20] 1 20; I 4) Wednesday 50} 22/10 48) 1 59) 32 5) Thursday | 49} 23/11 53) 2 55) 33 3' Friday |} 49) 24)morn| 3 58) 35 7|Saturday 48) 25) 1 7) 5 15) 37 8 | Sunday | 48} 23! 2 20] 6 35| 39 9) Monday | 48; 28} 3 33] 7 59} 40 10/ Tuesday | 47) 30) 4 43) 8 46) 41 1|Wednesday | 47/ 31/ 5 51| 9.37] 43 12| Thursday | 46) 33) 6 51/10 23) 46 13| Friday | 46] 34) 7 43/11 5) 47 14) Saturday | 45) 35) 8 28/11 44! 49 15)Sunday | 45) 36) 9 4imorn| 51 16) Monday | 44| 37) 9 35; 0 20; 53 17; Tuesday | 43; 37/10 3] 0 57) 5&6 i8iWednesday | 43) 38/10 38) 1 33/9 59 19) Thursday |} 42) 40/10 52) 20 Friday | 41) 49/11 15} 253) 4 21 Saturday | 40) 44, 6 9 2 4411 40) 3 22/Sunday | 39) 45/aft 8} 445) 8 23, Monday | 38) 46) O 38! 5 54) 11 24| Tuesday | 37] 48] 1 14/7 4 13 | 318 3! 16 8 9 25 Wednesday 36; 49 | 56 53; 18 26, Thursday 33; 50) 2 47! Q7| Friday | 34] 52/ 3 47/ 9 40) 20 28| Saturday |} 33) 54) 4 51/10 23) 22 29 Sunday 2 55} 6 2ilh 4) 24 30 Monday | Sl} 57) 7 151) 44) 26 3 29/aft 23/9 29 31 Tuesday I7 29/4 58} | $55,000 © LOAN on First Mortgage securities of Free- hold Farms. Low rates of interest. : Payable by instalments if required. WARBURTON & ‘SMALLWOOD, Solicitors. Ch’'town, Dec. 29, 1887.—li wky 3i £3-0-S-''-O-N WINTER ARRANGEMENT THE PALACE STEAMERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL S.S. CO. ve St. John for Boston, via Eastport and Port i every Monday, and Thursday at 3.00 a. m | Fare from Guesiotiotows to Boston, 36,50, 2nd - lass ; 39.50, lsat class. “or tickets and other information apply to G. A.BHARP, F. W, HALES, . e mk Rye P, E, L Steam Nav. Co. | or to your nearest Ticket Agent. Nov. 12, 1%7—eod wky L. ARTHUR & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, RECEIVERS OF Mackerel, Butter, Cheese EGGS | Poultry, Potatoes, Fruit & Vegetables. : ; 142, 144 Commercial Street, BOSTON, MASS. May 18, 1887. AMES A. MORRISON. GEORGE MUSGRAVE | ; ! j | i | MORRISON & MUSGRAVE, BROKERS © —AND— Commission Merchants, HALIFAX. ! Consignments of Island produce will receive prompt attention. Rerenences: Thomas Fyshe, Esq., Casbier | Bank of Nova Scotia, Halifax ; George ; Macleod, Manager Bank of Nova Scotia | Charlottetown. WARREN & JONES, TEA MERCHANTS, 71 East Cagar ano 9 & 14 Mincine Lane, Lonpon, ENGLAND. Represented in Canada by Mornwon & Muoserave, Haljfax. Oct, 24, 1887—" FUR Astracan Jackets 212; 1)Ch’town, Nov. 30, 1887.—eod & wky BEER & GOFF'S. GREAT BARGAINS, — RR Ladies’ ; |) Overcoats, Reefers, Wor- } \ sted and Tweed j\ I Sci E {\ Suitings, ‘s a | Bs Dicnntsjor one month oth Muffs, in Seal, Beaver, Persian Lamb, Astracan, Nutria, &e., Fur Collars, and z Fu Gufs = ae Ladies: Caps, A Finest Quality, 3 Lowest Prices, / Ww ® « Men's Driving Collars, Fur Gloves, Far Caps, aud & lot of uray and Black} Sleigh Robes, (A: J. MURPHY, CUSTOM TAILOR. Very Cheap, Dec. 20, 1887—6i Mortgage Sale 3 TO be Sold by Public Auction, on THURSDAY the third day of November, A. D, 1887, &t Twelve o'clock, noon. at the Court House, in Chariotceiowa, in Queen’s County, under a Power of Sale, contamed in an Indenture of STANLEY BROTHERS. Sit, ‘atk anode: Uatireess | Pores tale soe R “a Keating, of the one part,and Henry skeflington BROWN’S BLOCK. > SO ee eee i ) ST ee Poole, of the other part. LL that piece of land, in Charlottetown, in Queen’s Connty, in-Prince Edward Island, being part of Town Lot number forty-two (42), in ~~ o> | the first hundred of Town Lots, in Charlotte- }town, commencing on the westward side of ' Queen Street, at the southeast angle of the pro- perty of William R. Watson, thence by a line at right angles to said street west wardly on or about eighty-six feet. or until it meets the division Jine between Town Lot number forty-one and said Town Lot forty-two in said hundred, thence | along said division line southwardly seventy-two | fe-t, or until it meets the northward edge of King Street, thence along King Street east BEST VALUE IN t¥enty-two feet, or until! it meets the west undary of the property of the Hank of Prince i ward Island, thence following the course of ' Same northwardiy on a ltne paraliel with ) Street for. er to the nerthwerd boundary of said Bank property, thence follow- ‘ing said northward boundary eastwardly for the distance of sixty-four feet, or until it strikes the westward edge of Queen Street, thence following Queen Street northwardly for the distance of twenty-eight feet, more or less, to the place of commencement. For further particulars apply to Edward J. Hodgson, Solicitor, Charlottetown. Dated this 3lst August, 1887. EDWARD J. HODGSON, Assignee of Mortgage. Sept. 1, 1887—eod tl sale The above sale is hereby postponed until WEDNESDAY, the Fourth day of January, next, A. D., 1888, then to take place atthe hcur and place above mentioned. EDWARD J. HODGSON, | Nov. 2. 1887. J The above sale is hereby further postponed j os * until WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of February, A. Ch’town, Nov. 30, 1887. | D., 183%, then to take place at the hour and place above mentioned. EDWARD J. HODGSON. Jan. 4. 1888, EEE La = ©. © CARLTON, A UCTION EER, —AND— Buy Your Christmas Supplies at An a= am ae eS jf ‘Bs @ if. | f SLEIGH | = cae Re SF vee) where you will get everything Commission Merchatn, Fresh, Good and Cheap. SOURIS, P. E. I. ( a ‘ae Se J E have on hand a very Large Stock of Choice Groceries, all of which will be Sold at | Oct. 3, 1887. the very Lowest Cash Prices, to suit the times. PAs wishing to purchase would con- sult their best interests by examining ‘my stock of New and Second-hand Sleighs, | which will be sold cheap to suit the times. | Repairing of “Garriages aud Sleighs promptly attended to and satistaction guar RAISINS—Over 8,000 pounds, Cooking, Seedless and Table Raisins. CURRANTS—Over 4000 pounds choice, clean fruit. CANDIED PEEL—Citron, Lemon and Orange. FLAVORINGS—Lemon, Vanilla, Almond, Cloves, Cinnamon, &e., &e. caked SYRUPS—Lemon, Raspberry and Lime Juice. | N. B.—Carriages wanting repairing, paint: CANNED GOODS Condensed Coffee, Peaches, Pineapple, Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, Ox- | ing or trimming, stored free for the winter, Tongue, Sardines, Corned Beef and Dried Beef, Salmon, Lobsters, &c., &c. _ Factory and Show Rooms Upper Prince BISCUIT—Oswego, Sugar and Ginger Wafevs, Coffee, Orange, Shrewsbery, Ovtmeal, | Street, opposite Baptist we oe \MAN and a Large Assortment.of Plain and Fancy Biscuits. | Dec. 13, 1887—eod & wy -. —, AMAN. CONFECTIONERY —A very fine assortment,of Mixtures Chocolates, Carame s, Creams | Ce ek and Fancy Goois IMPORTANT NOTICE. aes the petition to annul the Scott Act has been defeated, I take this means of in- -O.— Oranges, Lemons, Apples, Figs, Dates, Pickles, B. powder Almonds, Filberts, Walnuts, &e., &e. forming the trade and the public gen#rally, CHEAT FOR CASH AT that J have beeu appointed agent 2OF the Is- ’ “ 5 4 land for James Roue, of Halifax, manufacturer 5 of all kinds of temperate drinks, and that 1 Queen and King Squares’ Stores. have in stock a large assortment of the above Dec, 13, 1887.—eod & wky goods which | will supply at factory prices. The goods manufactured by Mr. Rove are admitted to be far superior to any other manu- factured in the Provinces. Goods supplied immediately on recexpt of order, OYSTERS A SPECIALTY. Sold by the barrel, quart or half shell at the OLD LONDON HOUSE. JOHN JOY Proprietor. Water Street, 17th Dec., 1887, 2aw @w ~ ne TT HUT WATER HEATING APPARATUS A. HERMANS & SON | RE now prepared to enter on coatracts for putting up in Dwellings, ete., on the newest A. and most approved plans, the HOT WATER APPARATUS for Heating. The Feed Cutters & Grain (rankers character of the work which the firm of A. HERMANS & SON has been in the habit of performing, is a sufficient guarantee that the Heating Works set up by them will be bebebtoncy, thorough and efficient. : so | FOR SALE—Bel'’s Feedeutters, both hand and Parties anxious to inspect the Heating Process, as built by A. Hermans & Son, can do so horse power, Fleury’s Grain Crackers, Dickie- by calling any day «t the private residence of the firm, on Bayfield Street. iy gee ite atid qegiieiha eis mills, granneries and warehouses. D. MACKENZIP, Kent Street, Ch’town, Dew. 23, 1857 il Wiyl , Boilers on hand. Coils, etc., manufactured on the premises as required. A. HERMANS & SON, | Charlottetown, November 30, 1887.— _CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. ISLAND, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5. 1888. THE PIRATE. By Sir Walter Scott. CHAPTER XXIV. (Continued. ) Thus tutored, Niel Ronaldson was in- troduced into the presence of Mertoun, but was utterly confounded to find that he could not act upon the system of deception which had been projected.—When he attempted, by some exagyeration of distance and peril, to enhance the hire of the boats and of the men, (for the search was to be by sea and land,)- he found himself at once cut short by Mertoun, who showed not only the most perfect know- ledge of the country, but of distances, tides, currents, and all belonging to the navigation of those seas, although these were topics with which he had hitherto appeared tobe totally unacquainted. The Ranzelman, therefore, trembled when they came to speak of the recompense to be afforded for their exertions in the search ; for it was not more unlikely that Mertoun should be as well informed of what was just/and proper upon this head as upon others ; and Niel remembered the storm of his fury, when, et an early period after he had settled in Jarlshof, he drove Swertha and Sweyn Enieksonp from his presence. As, however, he stood hesitating betwixt the opposite fears of asking too much or too little, Mertoun stopped his mouth, and ended his uncertainty, by promising him a recom- pense beyond what he dared have ventured to ask, with an additional gratuity, in case they retured with ‘the pleasing intelligence that his son was safe, When this point was settled, Niel Ronald- son, like a man of conscience, began to consider earnestly the various places where search should be made after the young man ; and having undertaken faithfully that the inquiry should be prosecuted at all the houses of the gentry, both in this and the neighbor. ing islands, he added, that, ‘‘after all, if his honor would not be angry, there was ane not far off, that, if any body dared speer her a question, and if she liked to answer it, could tell more about Maister Mordaunt than any body else could.—Ye will ken wha I mean, Swertha? Her that was down at the haven this morning.” Thus he eoncluded, address. ing himself with a mysterious look to the housekeeper, which she answered with a nod and a wink, ‘How mean you?” said Mertoun; speak out, short and open—-whom do you speak of ?” “It is Norna of the Fitful-head,” said Swertha, ‘‘that the Ranzelman is thinking about; for she has gone up to Saint Ringan’s Kirk this morning on business of her own.” sun?” said Mertoun; ‘she is, I believe, al wandering mad woman, or imposter.” ‘* If she wanders,” said Swertha, ‘it is for nae lack of means at hame, and that is weel known—plenty of a’ thing has she of her ain, forby that the Fowd himsell would let her want naething.” “* But what is that to my son?” said Mer- toun impatiently. ‘I dinna ken—she took unco pleasure in Maister Mordaunt from the time she first saw him, and mony a braw thing she gave him at ae time or another, forby the gowd chain that hangs about his bonny craig—folks say it is of fary gold—I kenna what. gold it is, but Bryce Snailsfoot says that the value will raount to an hundred punds English, and that is nae deaf nuts.” ‘Go, Ronaldson,” said Mertoun, ‘or else send some one, to seek this woman out—if you think there be achance of her knowing anything of my son,”’ “She kens a’thing that happens in thae islands,” said Niel Ronaldson, ‘* muckle soon- er than other folk, and that is Heaven's truth. But as to going to the kirk or the kirkyard to speer after her, there is not a man in Zetland will do it, for meed or for money—and that’s Heaven's truth as weel as the other.” ‘* Cowardly, superstitious fools !” said Mer- tcun. But give me my cloak, Swertha. This woman has been at Burgh-Westra -she is related to Troil’s family—she may know something of Mordaunt’s absence and its cause, 1 will seek her myself. She is at the Cross-kirk, you say ?” ‘* No, not. at the Cross-kirk, but at the auld Kirk of Saint Ringan’s—it’s a dowie bit, and far frae being canny ; and it your honor,” added Swertha. ‘wad walk by my rule, I wad wait until she came back, and no trouble her wh:n she may be mair busied wi’ the dead, for ony thing that we ken, than she is wi’ the living. The like of her carena to have other folk’s een on them when they are, gude sain us! doing their ain particular turns.” Mertoun made no answer, but throwing his cloak loosely around him, (for the day was misty, with passing showers,) and leaving the decayed mansion ot Jarlshof, he walked at a pace much faster than was usual with him, taking the direction of the ruinous church, which stood, as be well knew, within three or four miles of his dweliing. The Ranzleman and Swertha stood gazing after him in silence, unti)] he was fairly out of ear-shot, when, looking seriously on each other, and shaking their sagacious heads in the same boding degree of vibration, they uttered their remarks in the same breath. ** Fools are aye flect and fain,” said Swertha. ** Fey folk run fast,” added the Ranzeman; “‘and the thing that we are born to, we can- not win by. Ihave known them that tried to stop folk that were fey. You have heard of Heien Emberson of Camsey, how she stopped all the holes and windows about the house, that her gudeman might not see day- light, and rise to the haaf-fishing, because she feared foul weather; and how the boat he should have sailed in was lost in the Roost; and how she came back rejoicing in her gude- man's safety—but ne'er may care, for there she found him drowned in his own masking- fat, within the wa’s of his ain biggin; and moreover——” (To be continned.) “And whatcan this person know of my|h _VOL.22.-NO. 35. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mail Arrangement From Souris to North Lake. Siz, —Not long ago a deliberate attempt made bythe mail courier on the above route to change the time of leaving Souris to suit his own pleasure, irrespective of the conditions of his contrace. But the public found redress by exposing his actions in the press. Since, then, however, this au- tocratic personage has again assumed his wanton authorities. Instead of a tri-week- ly mail as usual, we are nuw subjected to a bi-weekly one. He also appoints his own day, which must be in accordance wiih his nag’s constitution. How to account for this second violation of the public right is an enigma which Tam unable to solve, as the roads and weather were everything that could be desired during the last fortnight. Notwithstanding which, instead of six mails, we received but four. The people, therefore, characterize such treat- meut as a high-handed piece of imposition, and unwarranted interferance with their just rights and liberties. Rumor has it that it is wilful negligence on the courier's Pep i order to get a pretext for throwing up the contract. But why does he not sub- mit his resignation to the proper authori- ties who would, no doubt, relieve him of a position for which he was never intended by nature? The people will hail, with gen- eral rejoicings, the remova] of such a para- gon under any circumstances; in order that some one possessing more physical ability aud a more obliging disposition may suc- ceed him. Is it lenincyon the part of the authorities that permits such injustice being practiced on an intelligent public with impunity ¢ Perhaps the Postmaster at Souris can ex- plain. In conclusion, I feel confident that I am expressing the sentiments of an unbiased public, when I state that the retention in office of such an incapable after this date, would be a direct insult to their intelligence. Thanking you, Mr. Editor, for your valuable space, I remain, yours respect- fully, . New Year. North Lake, Jan. 1st, 1888, SS eRSenn gee ae Address, Mr. N. W. Leard: Dear Tracner,—We cannot allow this fes- tive season to pass without giving you some evidence that your faithful labors are prized by the scholars of this school. You have ever had our bestinterests at s has been shown by _ have taken to ea 7) the several branches of our studies. Your work indeed, is one that requires patience and perseverance, and we hope that by your kind instruction in the future we may make better progress, and that you may feel rewarded to find that your labor has not been lost. You will please accept this writing desk as a token of our appreciation of your faith. fulness as teacher in this school. We ail join in wishing you a joyous Christ- mas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Georgina Ramsay, Lillian Ramsay, Wesley Dennis, Willie Dennis, Fredie Det nis, John Dennis, Susie Dennis, Collingwood Yeo, Leslie McBeth, Mary Ann Kilbride, Louise Kilbride, Albert Kilbride, Peter Kilbride, Katie Strong- man, Fredie Ellis, Louise Ramsay, Howard Ramsay, James Ramsay, Minnie Ramsay, Nathan Ramsay. Port Hill, Dec. 23rd, 1887. REPLY. Dear Puptis,—Your complimentary ad- dress and valuable present was an extreme surprise tome. It is very gratifying, indeed, to a teacher, whose occupation is so irksome, tu be assured that his labors are so much ap- preciated. I receive the writing desk, not for its real value, but for the generous spirit in which it was given. True, I have ever had you best interests at heart, my chief object being to advance you in your studies, with a thorough understand- ing as you advance. Yet your progress is not due to my own labors alone, but to you own industry and perseverauce. During my stay of four years and six months among you, you have become very much endeared to me by your kind deport- ment and diligence in your studies. After our holidays are over, I trust we will be able to resume our work with greater de- termination to persevere. In return 1 wish you the compliments of the season. N. W. Learp. —==ronmungigedliendilieenitiioaes zs Salt for Cattle. Every farmer is accustomed to salt his cattle, but not every one knows why he doee it, unless it is because the stock like it. But a moment's thought will show where the advantage lies. As soon as food enters the stomach, says The Rural Cana- dian, the natural tendency is at once for fermentation to begin, and there arises a contest t-tween this tendency and the di- gestive pc ers. And if these powers are vigorous and the precess of* fermentation are checked or intercepted, then no bad results will follow, the food will be digest- ed, and the salt will not be needed, though at any time this will assist in the process of digestion. Salt keeps food from decay- ing until it can be digested and assimilated and prolongs,the time to allow the digestive organs to complete their work, as if food is taken in excess, as often happens when stock is in pasture, salt given frequently will be of much advantage. And further, salt is preventive of worms. When fer- mentation sets in, the conditions presented are favorable to the existence of worms in the intestinal canals, and may possibly be Apvice to Morners.— Mrs. Winslow's endangered by the process. Consequently ins you Scothing Syrup should always be used when | * should be a rale with stockmen to keep children are cutting teeth. It relieves the. salt before the cattle or within _reach when little sufferer at once; it produces natural'they need it, and cattle will obey the quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain;) demands of nature and supply the wants as and the little cherub awakes as “bright as a| needed. button.” It is very pleasant to taste. It! A = soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all! From Frank J. Pierce, Periodical Depot, pain, regulates the bowels, and is the best’ Augusta, Me.: “‘lam pleased to say that known remedy for diarrhea, whether arising two bottles of your Adamson’s Cough Balsam from teething or other causes, Twenty-five has entirely cured me of a cough of nearly a an, a eet sure merece iar Mrs. years’ standing. I have tried many mixtures jinsloe’s Soothing Syrup, no other duri bat tide without suvcegy.” kind marl] vod & wky bibs 1) conte, a wy ni tals Ae! ee ae re / ang eed Fe ee — in oi Aa