x ee tat ee Seed Sp ASAP He. sade Ae Me a" PRE De Se a ee ee are a 7m te — x es. a ~™e XMAS DISPLAY of useful presents-~Not Jack-in-the box’ monkeys and sticks, glaseware etc.. etc. We leave that clase of goods to the fancy stores, where they belong. We are showing bry Good Presents, the most ecceptable, useful aud service- ablo, 19000 Elegant Silk Handkerchiefs China silk hemstitch bandkerchiefe, up, cream white and colored brocades 2%. ~~* st all prices. Embroidered and Linen Handkerchiefs A grand Xmas displey, 5c up. We bave some very ~‘ce mourning handke:- chiefs, also white embroidered, and hemstitch linen, for ladles and gents. Kid Gloves, Ladies and Gents Just received Saturday, kid gloves to sort our stock, all sixes for Xmas trade, P) ices—50, 75, 89, $1.10, $1.35 and $1.50 Lined Kid Gloves, Special prices, mens 59, 69, 79, 89, aod 98. Ladies fur tops, 85, worth $1.16. FUR GOODS Muffs, Collars, Gloves, Mitts, Caps etc., etc., in all makes of furs, at Xmas prices. —ALSO— Men’s Neckties, Men’s Collars, Men’e Shirts, Meu’s Unsderclothing, Men’s and Boys Sweaters. Special Xmas Prices and Xmas Goods W. A.WEEKS & Co. The Peoples Store. Oo 2008 © 30049006 oes 06008 A. Nice dea We have imported specially Fancy Baskets and Boxes to suit our elegant display of Perfume, Select kiy particular odor fie Put it Up for You. Deletrez, Houbigant, Roger & Gallett, Blaize, Violet, Prost and many others contribute to our assortment, /. W REDDIN, Phm, B CENTRAL DRUG STORE, SUNNYSIDE, SOOSOSSO HSS POPP SESSSOOSaGesessescoooeoesouse 86 59OCHSE000008 0007006 0608602080060 00080600 GOBOCCOLAHEEO S OOf290 sued Xmas Presents our stock all new AND © ELEGANT Lots of Exclusive Lines Liberal Holiday Discounts Tremendous stock of Xmas Books for Boys and Girls Awfully low prices HASZARD & MOORE Fis THR DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTTETOWN, DECEMBER 16, ‘897 TELEGRAPHIC. SPECIAL DESPATOUES TO THE EXAMINER, THE CAMPAIGN IN INDIA. oe A COLD BATH FOR THE MEN. Tired of War and Want a Respite, Lonpox, Dec. 17.—Later details have been received of the march of Genera! Westacot’s }Brigade down the Bara Val- ley. The troops had to march intoa river bed five hundred yards wide, the stream being swollen with snow. On the right was a sheer range of high bills with bash coveres reaching up to the snow level, and on the left were cliffs, and all the heights were occupied. The motley baggage train gaunt, aod emoke-begrimmed stretcher bearers and ammunition ponies, and the crowds of camp followers were all mixed in an inextricable confasion, a seething, struggling masse, wading knee and wast deep. urged onward by the knowledge that @ restless foe was in the rear. In the faces of all, black and white, was the look which indicates that the men have had enough of war and want a respite. Opening of Pariiament. Orrawa, Dec. 17-—-The date of the meeting of parliament was discussed at a Cabinet Council held yesterday, It is reported that a majority of the miuvister favor January the 27th; but the chances are that February 3rd will be fixed on. The decision it is expected will be fiaally arrived at on Saturday. Resignations Withdrawn. Orrawa, Dec. 17.—Letters have heen received at the wilitis department from the officers of the 66th battalion at Halifax withdrawing their resignations. An Unfounded Report. Orrawa, Nov. 17.—The report that Major Waish lostall his supplies is uno founded, Small Pox in Mentreal. MeyrreaL, Dec. 17.—Another case of Smal! pox is reported. Assassination in London. Loxpoyw, Dec. 17.—William Teriss, the well-known actor has been assassinated, being stabbed as he was evtering the stage door of the Adelphia Theatre last night. a Heavy Weather. Pesci, Dee. 17.—Terrific weather i reporied inthe south-west coast of Ire- laud. Sudden Death. cet ee Paris, Dec. 17—M. Daudet died sud- denly while at dinner Jast night. Itis said that about 50,000 people will leave Boston for the Klondike in the spring. See our list for temorrow’s buyers.— Moore & McLeod, prreryeneeveeeneeeeyeranetey 2 2 | Purveyors ot Christmas Presents Ae Forced March Down a River. | | centre in the events at LIBERAL LEADERS BROUGHT TO BOOK, me ee Interesting Meeting at Quebec Monrreat, Dec. 17.—Much interest will Quebec for the next tew days. on account of the arrival there of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Mr. Tarte, Mr. Geoffrion and Mr. Dobell. ——— -eee—-- NEWS BY WIRE AND MAIL LATES! MonrreaL, Dec. 15.—The bills in cor nection with the recent outbreak of small pox in Montreal amount to about thirty thousand dollars. Orrawa, Dec. 15.—Pickford &° Black’s steomer Beta for Halifax to the West Indies is to be fitted with cold storage for ti.e carriage of poultry, meats, butter, ete. It promises to be a market of considerable va'ue, Brarritz, Frence, December 15.—Mail advices from Madrid state that twenty generals have protested to the minister of war agaiust President McKicley’sa message to Congress which is considered insulting to the Spanish array. Simia, Dec. 15.—Further details from the frontier regarding the march of Gen. Westmacotc’s brigade down the Bara Valley shows it to have been accompanied by the most desperate fighting since the storming of Dargai Kidge. The British troops be baved splendidly and inflicted the most severe punishmenton the enemy which the latter has yet sustained, 400 men fal!- ing on the field’ Orrawa, Dec. 15.—There is talk here which cavnot be traced t» any cfficial source that parliament wil) be asked to endorse proposals from the post office de- partment reducing letter postage to two cents throughout the whole Dominion of Canada. The reduction will be condition- al on parliament’s cousent to the abolition of tree transmission for newspapers. Wenuixeton, N. Y., December 14.— The house of representaties to day passed a resolution eubmitted by the premier, the Hon. Richard J Seddon, in favor of establiabing a fortn'ghtly mail service between Welliogton and San Fran— cieco and Wellington and Vancouver, B. C. It is understood thatthe proposal referred to in the foregoing dispatch is to subsidize an alternate fortnightly mai) service between the points named, passage from Wellington to Vaucouver not to ex ceed 21 days. Havana, Dec. 15.—Gen Marotto, it ‘s announced from the palace, has been engaged with an insurgent force at the farm of La-tra. Three insurgents were killed. Later the official announcement continues that the general’s forces sur- prised the camp occupied by the insur.. gent leaders Collazo and Acea, at the farm of Paz. The insurgents, according to the official report, left 43 men kill-d on the field. The troops captured 34 fire arms and some documents aad the column bad a captain and one private killed. Monrcomery, Ala., Dec. 15.—The Rev- Virgil Moulton, pastor of the Weeping Wiliows Baptist Church, before the collec- tion was taken Jast night denounced the Board of Deacons, alleging that the con~ tributions Sunday after Sunday had been diverted to the private needs of the deacons who passed the boxes. Last Sunday night when the money was counted by the pasror the amount was less than on any previous Sunday, though the cosgregation was large, and he eo declared. Jeffzrson Boyd, one of the deacone, jumped from his pew and before he could be prevented ctabbed the preacher io the side twice. Boyd escaped through a side door, but was arrested later, The preacher’s condition is critical, Lonvox, Dec: 15. —Military circ les are praising Sir William Lochart’s con duct in the campaign in India. The exciting events that have happened io other quar- tere of the world during the last 30 days have diverted attention from the attempt to punish Afridis. Butthe undertaking, in its way, is the most remarkable in which England has ever been engaged. Gen. Lochart has under his persona! com - mand a larger body of troops than was s ever before commanded by a Britis: gen- = OUR CHRISTMAS eral. He has 70,000 men in the field , = = more than Wellington had = “ae = —S | where only 25,000 were actually British. = CATALOGUE = \ In the aatealle difficult conditions, = We have just published a = the een Bey renee ye Dime. S 28 page illustrated Christmas = Ape GHEE CORNER, SS Ne Oe = Catstoave. with colored supple-- => communication along a very extended — Te : cod iden of = line, and the fierce fanaticism of tribes oo a eile that believe they are fighting fora right~ *@ the immense range of cur holi- —@ 4 : Si Se day svbck of goods, ded we wich =ae | (00S, Count; Sed for very exisience, Sir = ee _ S| William Lochart bas displayed remark~ = every hou-ehold to have a copy: ble i Sas a esk calbindin © The children will value it for ro as : Bs — the colored supplement. We WASHINGTON, Db. C., Dec. 16.—Senator = have already mailed acopy to Perkins, of California, and Ira Wilson, = most of our friends and custom- = have had & consultation with Secretary = ers. and would be glad if those — | Gage in which they recommend that the @- who have not received a copy, J | eub port of entry of Dyea be abolished. = will send to our store for one. They presented numerous papers and We are veterans in the petitions to this effect, which represented = Catalogue line ,jhaving begun in that Dyea as a sub port now furnishes = 13881. and kept it up yearly ever advantages to persons from British = since. In fact we credit a good = Columbia, which are not giqen to United deal of our success to the queit, | States citizens going through the passes = but effective work of these | and to the Klondike country. _ British = silent visitors to the homes of = subjeets now ship goods to Dyea in bond @ the people. Then we always try = and they are passed on to the Northwest = to fully carry out the represent —s Territory u nhampered by customs of aay S- ation of the catalogue. Read —p| kind. United States citizens, the petitions _ the catalogue, then visit ihe —_ say, meet aonuvyances as soon as they reach = store, we will be glad to show the lakes in British northwest Territory. £- you around. 3 Secretary Gage said he would investigate = : the matter and re ae gg _. merce committee of the-Senate to make a = G80. Carter & Co y. z thorough inquiry. _ to New York, Dec. 15.—A despatch the World from London says: “The ree port that Mrs, Langtry will be again taken SF “Pp “F iF xy iF we ok KL: AKBLG Faney N % BARBARA elry, etc. into society is more than offset by a reso- Jution that bas been passed by the Jockey Club, which is simed direetly at her. The resolution says that “for the future ladies other than the wives, daughters and sisters of the members of the club will be admitted to the enclosures and private stands of the club at New market, and on other rece courses only on presentation of a voucher, signed by a member of the club, together with the payment ot a fee.” Until the resolution was passed a member of the club had a right to pass into the inclosures and into the priva’e stands any woman whom he saw fit. E SURE you get what you warm when you ask for Hood’s Sarsape- rilla. Unequalled in Merit, Sales, Cures, There’s no substitute for HOOD’S. Beer & Goff have just received another lo those California seeded raisens which they are selling at 14 cents per pound. View the grand displayof watches in W. W. Wellners’s show windo'v. Would’nt one of them make a beautiful as well as a usetal Xinas gift ? Visic W.W.Welloer’s jewelry etore. Lots of presents for Xmas, Sterling silver thimblee, 25 cents each at W. W. Wellner’s. aE FOR SALE. A Farm at North River, consisting of 45 acres, ina high stute of cul- tivation. For further particulars apply to Mrs. GuarLes Pav, Chestnut Street, Charlottetown. decl7 SALE OF PAPERS The Annual Sale of Papers and Maza- zines at tae Catholic Literary I.etitute, will take place jiu the Reading Reom, on Tuesday Evening, Dec. 8lst at 8 o’clock J. M. SULLIVAN, Secretary. Decl6—Si Lecture and Entertainment Course SEASON 1897—1898. St Peter's New Hall, Chitown Alternate Tuesdays as followe :— Nov. 16th and 30th, Dec. 14th aad 28th, Jany. llch and 25th. Feb. 8th and 22nd. Particulars of each Entertainment will ‘given ip due course in our local colums septlL3— Operative and Prosthetic DENTISTRY DR J.P. MURRAY, 145 Queen St. 22D @ sassscasasnanasag ¢ NoTrouble to Show Goods ¢ low ~»e © © ones. f oF. Perkins & Co. The Lowest Price Dry Goods Store DRESS GOODS In order that you may get Xmas Presen‘s in Dry Goods at a great bargain, we will from this till Kmas day give 25 p2r cent discount off all Colored Dress Goods. We re determined to give the best value always. ell yo u goods cheaper shan we will. Goods, Fancy Goods—The balance of our Fancy Goods will be sold at Special Prices, with the lowest prices on these goods. Goods Store—Uurs is an exclusively dry goods store, and a dry goods store always keeps a few fancy goods, such as we have, We do not keep groceries, hardware, suaps. jew- EF". Perkins & Co., Agents for Moncton Woolen Hills, FE BE @ ss 6865555665555 65555655QO@Q KKKtssQQ@ None will We compete Exclusive Bry | Sali What lady wouldn’t be deligh'ed with a selection from our great stock, Black and new shades in guaranteed 4 button kid, 75c Black and newest shades in a tne. guar anteed 7 stud lacing glove, $1.10 Perrin’s “Bretag~e,” 1.35 Something new, la e shades in very fine Kid, 2 push buttons, $1.45 Fine Mocha, 2 push buttons, silk immed, new tan shades, S185 Black Cashmere Gloves, is ad 17e Black and colored kni. Gloves, 17¢ Wearing line of Cashmere and knitred, 20¢ Fine Cashmere Gloves, 25c, 30c, 42c. Bright CORSET BUYERS are the buyers who seject here from Charlottetown’s greatest Corset Stock. See our 25¢ and 3%c lives. A nice grey jean Corset, 42¢ Fine grey Jean, with sateen facing, 50e Light weight, ecru jean, nicely made, 5se¢ “D.& A.,” lorg waist, grey, nicely made, SOc A “beauty” fine light weight French Coutil, long waist, onlv SI CHOICE HOSE All kinds of good Hose are crowded down in our Hosiery counter. Ladies’ Cashmere Hose, 24¢ Soft, plain wool Hose, 28c Heavy Cashmere, seamless feet, 38¢ Fashioned Cashmere, spliced heels, 42€ Wool and Cashmere Legging, all prices For Fancy Work A fine range of Stamped Linens, Photo Frames, Doylies, Centres Bureau Scrap, etc. Beldings Art Silks io Filo Floss, Filo- selle, Twisted Embroidery, Kniitiug and Crochet Silk. 2 spools ‘‘Mayflower’’ Knitting Silk for 25e Crochet Cotton in White and Colored. APRONS Grasa Linen Apron with bib, 7e White and Cream Linen, 18c and 24ce. White Cambric with embroidered edge and bib. 24¢ White Grass Cloth, with bib and pocket 30¢ FANCY GOODS A fine display of Fancy Glacsware, x 7 Japanese Boxes, Photo Frame, Statuettes Glassware goods prices,” at “dey See thai line of assorted Glassware Zc-each. Another assortment, 16; eaoh A tableful at l7¢.esch — PURSES 4c up From the “baby” size up to one big enough to hold what you'll save by § dealing here. A bast etfui at A baskeifal at Very choice line Some very dainty | -ather ones, 4c each J l5c each 30a each 55c, 95c, up to $2.65 WHITE SHIRTS Here’s a chance for men. Fine, well made nalaundered Shirt, cente liven bosom, 55 A grand line, heavy cotton body, price, 15 Fine grade Laundered Shirts, Te Finer, $1.05, $1.25, Men’s Top Shirts Goon knitted ones, 45 Grey Fiannel, the 85c kind, 00 Knitted shirt, in grey or brown, # stripe, 70 Grey Flannel, the $1.10 kind, 75 oealt Cold Day Comfort P In Fine Underwear for Ribbed Underwear, 1 8¢ ¢ Heavy Ribbed Underwear, 26 Fine heavy Ribbed, Plain and ribbed heavy all wool 0 wear, $l pF Fine Ribbed Uaderwesar. gl pre A line heavy plain Unverwear, 4 men, regular $1.60 value, at $1.25 ’ Dozens of others, but no room. Warm Gloves The neatest, inexpensive Gift fora Gentleman friend, see these. Good Gloves, fleece lined, Finer Grade, one clasp, lined, Nice kid, fleece lined, one ol shades, Very Choice Glove, ; Some are one clasp, some are tWO% some elastic fasteaing. - All prices up to $2.40, whi®™ beautiful Fur Lined Glove. & 2? Dolls for 25c They’re well made Dolly, 19 inches long, wax heasd, 25c each wonld be cheap, our price “2 for 25e MOOK & Nechwear a Of all kinds and shapes, 16% i 30c, etc. Xmas Suspenders, nice Hose, te ™ Ne LEOw T5e per sul par linen bosom, and band bands, a