———— Lecal and Other lems. RARGAINS in mantles at Yorro’'s. - Picrov shipped 800 tones of coal last week; total to date 158,405 tons. > CHEAr prints and cottons at Youne's, > A Scott Act prosecution before the Sti- | pendiary Magistrate to-day was adjourned. > Aryotp will make a lecturing (‘anada, before his return to MATTHEW tour through England. oe - Hea bQuARTERS for ladies’ corsets, Youna’s, 7 Rev. Howarb Srracvs arrived in Halifax from Liverpool by the R. M.S. “‘Sarmatian,” on Monday. ‘ > - luk newest and cheapest dress materials are at Young's, ~~ ne wheat yield of the west branch of river John, Picton, this year is 200 per ceut. better than that of i*S82. > Tue last trip this season of the steamer ‘‘Beaver” from Pictou to Port Hood will be made to-morrow, Friday. ——_—» Oxrorp Lemon and Almond Biscuits at the City Steam Bakery, J, Quink, Prince St. {uo22 lw, cunsipaiiininet Cur Redemptorist Fathers are now holding Missions in Newfoundland. Fathers Wissel and Bauch are now in Harbor Grace. eniinalios Tue most attractive and cheapest Christ- mas Cards are as usual at Youne’s. _— > —_— Tur barque “Edith Carmichael,” Capt. McEachern, arrived at Gloucester to-day from Trapani, Cicily, with a cargo of salt. _ -p}>--—- Turer fishermen—two brothers named McDonald and Daniel Coyle—were drowned off Grosner, C. B., on Friday night last. 2 AE ee ANoTHER large lot of American Electro- plated Ware, Elgin Watches and Walnut Eight Day Clocks, received to-day by W. W. W BLLNER. - _ > _ Lapies’ American Rubber Circulars, the cheapest in town at Youne’s, er De. Dow.xe, Grit M. P. P., for South |” Renfrew, has been unseat@ll ~ The judges dis- agreed on the question of disqualification fer personal bribery. -_- >> -—_- Assortev Fingers and Jumbles at the City Steam Bakery. J. Qorre, Prince Street. {no22 lw _—_~<»——— Pror. GoLDwis SMITH does not appear to have left = very favorable impression on the St. John lecture-going public. His lecture is sharply criticised. aindiniens Tue barquentine ‘‘Olivette” railed from Summerside yesterday for Mumbles, with a cargo of oats, loaded by the owner of the vessel—Capt. Richards—and valued at $8,473. —_-_y—-- Go to the Y, M. C, A. Hall to-night and see Prof. Burwash kindle a fire of water. —_——_»>-_-— ALLAN McDonaLp, one of the victims of the railway accident at Antigonish, died on Tuesday. Mrs. Hessey, another victim, is still im a precarious condition. > ‘Tex lives were lost in the storm of Friday night last, at Green Island, C. B. The barque “Ploomanden,” Captain Hansov, of Norway, ran ashore at that place, and all hands but two—the steward and a sailor—were drowned. —_—-————-- Tur first of the Allan Line weekly boats on the winter service arrivéd at Halifax on Mon- day, with mails, freight and passengers. She reports a succession of strong west and northwesterly gales, with heavy sea during the entire passage. ~~ Tue steamer ‘‘Summerside” arrived in Sum- merside at 10.30 last ni Maile and pas- sengers arrived in this by the 10.15 train this morning. The ‘Summerside’ left for Point du Uhene this merning at an early hour, and will return this evening. _—_- ->--— Dominion Prize Cheese at the City Steam Bakery. J. Quirk, Prince Street. [no22 lw. -_— -S>-_-— Tue schooner ‘‘Etta,” Capt. Nickerson, with a cargo of oats from P. E. Island for Yar- mouth, N 8., for Wm. Law & Co., struck on a rock off Country Harbor, Gaysbeorough, and was run ashore at Liseomb Harbor. The} vessel and cargo, both of which are damage], were insured. —_—<>—— tev. P. Doyxe, of St. Paul's Church, Snm- merside, with Rev. N. Boudreault, of Mis- couche, are guests of Grace the Archbishop of Halifax. Father Boudreault, whose health is poor, has gone on a vacation. Father Doyle accompanied him, but will return to Summer- side next week. Tur ‘“Broop anp Tuunper Press.”—The Halifax Herald says:—At the Academy of Music on Sunday aheranee Rev. Mr. Usborne ia eloquent language denounced the “blood and thunder” press, and pictured the evil re- sults following the publication of sensational reports of murders, suicides and other revolt- ing crimes, —~_—————— At a meeting held in the Basement of the Prince Street Methodist Church lest evening to receive the annual fina statement, the Treasurer of the Trasteeé Board made the satisfactory apnouncement that within the last two and a half “ the debt upou the church property had mn reduced six thous- and dollars, toward ieh amount the Ladies Mite Society “iad coptributed the handsome sum of $2,500. —_—~—---— : Wo.re.—The Sum- Gop Muye at CaPE The amalgamator for merside Journal says: the West Cape gold-mines was started for the frst time on Wednesday. Report gives the yield for the first day’s work at from one half ounce to three and ove half pounds, but as the operations are carried on with closed doors, and a very select few only are admitted with- in. it is very difficult for those who are not in the secret to come res pear a correct estimate of what was really done. ——e Tux Lecrure To-~1cHT.—As our readeis ara already aware the Rev. Jobn Burwash, M. A.. will deliver a lecture this evening on “Water.” Those who are able to attend will enjoy a rich treat. understand tne hearers by can be made to Luarn, arts of pure water for drinking purposes. f 80; we" would know the difference, TE steps to be taken. The lecture will be illus- trated by a namber of experiments, and we Professor will covvince his ocular demoustration that water The lecturer will, we think, explain the value and eomponent then be a little curious to if any, between pare Sep Aairemens~aeditbonsnaeel ee TELLGRAPHIC REWS. | i : . . . } (SeKoiat Desparcurs1o THe Examener, } A Farmers’ Association. Vinnipec, Nov. 21. | Ata large meeting of farmers at Portage La Prarie yesterday resolutions were passed declaring that the present prices of wheat compared with the prices abroad show that an unjust combination has been made against the farmers; that in view of the fact that all industries in America have formed combinations for mutual support, that the time has arrived for the farmers te combine, in order to get fair prices for their produce, and prevent their being vietimiaed by wheat rings and milling asso- clations. A committee of fifteeu were ap- pointed to consider and report on the best Tho meeting was non- political except for an oceasional outbreak by some speaker against the ‘*‘Canadian Pacific Railway monopoly and high duties,” - ———---- The French Invasion of China. _ Lonpon, Nov, 21, The Standard’s Vienna ~ correspondent says he hears from good authority that the Chinese Government has sent a circular to eighteen viceroys, pointing out the gravity of the political situation, and expressing a firm resolution to oppose to the utmost the French invaders. The daily Telegraph's correspondent at Paris says in all proba- bility hostilities between France and China will break out within a few hours. omnes ————- A Cooluess. Rome, Nov. 21. There is a coolness between Cardinal Manning and Mr. Errington, both of whom are now here. Cardinal Manning thinks that the presence in Rome of Mr. E:rmngton has an injurious effect upon the cause of the Church in England. Shot Dead. SACKVILLE, Nov. 22. Benjamin Smith, aged 30 years, a young and prosperous farmer, was shot dead at a charivari last night at Mount Whatley six miles from here. The shooting was acci- dental. Arrival of the Duke and Buchess ef Connaught. Bombay, Nov, 21. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught arrived here on Sunday. A large assem- blage witnessed the landing. Th-y met a most cordial reception. ‘ ‘Sentence Commuted. Orrawa, Nav, 21. Two half-breeds sentenced to be hanged at Regina, have had their sentence com- muted to imprisonment for life, Tierard’s Successor. ——-— — Paris, Nov. 21 It is stated stated that M. Tierard will shortly be succeeded by Leon Say. a An Untrue Report. —— 4 Panis, Noy: 21. The reports that the Chimese had evacu- ated Sdntag and Bacnemh is untrue. O0'Donnell’s Trial. Lonvon, Nov. 21. O’Donnell’s trial has been fixed for Fri- day the 30th inst. ; The Execution of Poole. Dustin, Nov. 21. Poole will be hanged on’ the 3l1st of December. Montreal Items. Monrreat, Nov. 21. Alderman Roy stated at a meeting of the investigating committee of the Montreal Council that McNeill’s defalcations footed up $30,000. Pierre Labell, dry goods merchant of this city, bas assigned with liabilities of $11,000. The Hochelaga Bank refuses to sign the compromise agreement with D. Morrice & Co. until $80,000 have been paid to the Bank, The total claim on the estate is $57 ,000. London Items. Loxpon, Noy, 21. Thomas Clement Cobbal, D. C. B., Mem- ber of Parliament, is dead. James Davieson, Secretary of the London and San Francisco Bank has absconded. He is an embezzler of £50,000. em Weather Bulletin. Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the Maritime Provinces. Toronto, November 22--10 a. m. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds; cloudy to fair, mild weather with local showers. intial Our Advertisers. H. Price Webber returns thanks to Capt. Cameron, of the steamer ‘‘Summer- aide,” for courtesies extended. E. Johnston requests persons who want their clothes cleaned and renovated to call at his place of business, Grafton street. FOR SALE. fFVWHE Church Property, corver of Prince and Euston Streets, consisting of Church and Dwelling House, with Land Terms may be known on application tothe oe cian dthe water used by the citizens of undersigned, Chéslostotown: We shall know farther op. D. ~~ a “ee Those who desire to a gout sent at the Sve, 1.1088 y hevrur’s will Ub well tu gu varly. Ch’town/ Nyy, |, . hs! “ -_o72™ — | When Anthony Trollope secured an ap | pointmentin the post office he had never learned the multiplication table, and had no more ° idea of the rule of three than of conic sections. The manner in which he was examined and admitted he afterwards described in “‘The Three Clerks,’’ in the chapter relating the admission of Charley ‘Tador into the Internal Navigation Office. In other respecis he also re- sembled that wild young gentleman. During the seven years that he remain- ed in his first position he was regarded as a worthless scapegrace, who was habitually unpunctual, always getting into debt, and always in trouble of some sort. One com. ical scene in ‘‘The Three Clerks” is based on an incident that actually befel him. A young woman in the country had got it into her head that he ought to’ marry her, and this idea culminated in the incident referred to. “At last the mother appeared at the post office. My hair almost stands on my head now as [ remember the figure of the woman walking into the big room in which I sat, with six or seven other clerks, having a large basket on her arm and an immense bonnet on her head. The m:s:en- to remain in the ante-room. She followed the man in, and addressing me in a loud voice said: ‘Anthony Trollope, when are you going to marry my daughter? We have all had our worst moments, and that was one of my worst. I lived through it, how- ever, and did not marry the young lady after all.” —_— — —2ee-—__—_— Tue steamer Hartburn of West Hartlepool, 1245 tons register, Capt. James Pyne, from Baltimore, where she left on the 8th inst., bound to Belfast, I., with a cargo of 86,000 bushels of wheat, was.tawed into Halifax, on Tuesday, by the tugs Henry Hoover, A. C, Whitney and Bertha, in a disabled condition. ——- Pror. Burwasn lectures in the Y. M.JO, A. Hall this evening. We expect to see a full heuse as the admission is only 10 cents. ee Have your clothes cleaned. Johnson will make your old suits look like new clothes. {no22 JUST RECEWED, Irou Bedsteads and Cribs, MARKED LOW, Largest and best assortment of PICTURE MOULDING in the city, selling by the foot or made up very cheap, 500 LOOKING GLASSES, every variety and~price, from 6x8 to 24x60). New Plates for old frames. FANCY GOODS, in every variety, vis :— Brackets, Music Stands, Easel#, and Canter- burys, Fire Screens and Tables (combined), Flower Stands and Light Stands, Folding Chairs and Rocking Chairs, Chess Table and Ladies’ Work Table (something new), Smok- ers’ Stands, Parlor Basels, etc., etc, Two very fine BAGETELLE BOARDS. FRAMED CHROMOS. MANTLE. MIRRORS (new patterns). Upholstering Department, + Wudet the are ng | ——— DREW, a “We hive just received our Fallapd Winter Stock of Goods, comprising forty-five different ‘pieces of Furniture Coverings, Gimp and Buttons to match, Hessions Tickinge, Hair Cloth, imitation of Leather, etc,, etc. In this department to give satisfaction, as our stock was purchased in the cheapest markets and marked accordingly, HAIR MATRASSES, FLOCK do, EX- CELSIOR’ do., STRAW do, FEATHER BEDS, Every variety of Spring Beds, Dominion Wire Matrasses, best in the market, every bed warranted, price $3,00. We have now on hand (and are manufac- turing daily) a large and varied stock of Hougebold Furniture, comprising many new and beautiful designs. Pa:ticular attention given to ordered work. KLLN-DRIED STOCK and BEST WORK- MANSHIP, every time, Venetian Blinds, Inside and Oatside Shut- ters, School and Church Furniture, Machine Jobbing, Wood Turning, etc., etc, Prices low. Factory, {flice and Showrooms, King Square. show Rooms, Queen Street. MARK WRIGHT & GO. Ch'town, Nov. 1883,—3aw Branch 83, CHOICE TEAS. VERY CHEAP, —AT THE— LONDON HOUSE, — BY THE— Chest Half Chest and Quarter Chest, ALSO IN PACKAGES OF 6, 10, 16, and 26 Pounds. Ch’town, Oct. 26, 1883.—lm eod wkiy. ~ TO LET. VHE Store and Dwelling House on Queen Street, now occupied by Alexander Mc Kenzie. Possession ¢i7(n immediately, Apply te E. J. HODGSON, Water Street, or ALEX. McKENZIE, ~ | on the premises, Ch’town, Sept 13, 1883.—eod tf. ger had vainly endeavored to persuade her - *_ ~ ee ee a OVEMBER — Ne See clientes tinea timate namalinetioneammanee aia 22. 1883. ‘ Flannels and Ch’town, Nov. 19, 1883. ARE NOW OFFERING EXTRA GOOD Blankets, Ulster Cloths and Mantle Cloths, Tweeds and Coatings, x Perkins & Sterns VALUE IN Fur-lined Cloak and Cloth Jackets, W ool Squares Fur and Wool Scarfs, Muffs and Fur Caps VELVETS, VELVETBENS AND PLUSE, Winter Goods, of every description, Good and Cheap, at PERKINS & STERNS. , Groceries, BUFFALO Horse Rugs and see NEW FRUIT, Wholesale and Retail, Chear. Halt chests very Charlyttetow#, July 28, 1883. --taw and wky ROBES, WOLF ROBES, Best and Cheapest in the City, at STUMBLES. 70: ; ON HAWD-: 230 boxes very choice Valencia and Layer RAISINS, 30 half-boxes choice LAYERS, 3,000 pounds CURRANTS, 200 boxes prime FIGS, 5 cases choice PRUNES, 200 barrels hard WINTSR APPLES, No, 1, 20 kegs GRAPES, AND MORE TO ARRIV BE. BEER & GOFF. Nov. 14, 1883. —2aw wkly A. TEA. —AT— BEER & COFF’S. UR TEA is giving splendid satisfaction. 24cts., 30cts., and 36cts, Prices,® retail Prices, wholesale, very low. FIVE POUND TINS, (screw top), excludes the air, pre- serving the flavor and strength of the Tea. Just what is wanted. cheap to the trade. BEER & GOFF. CATT AT “CHEAPSIDE™ —FOR-— Hardware, Classware, Earthenware, Woodenware, &c, —— CO ee —ouU R— Are Giving General Satisfaction. 0 nen. Goods expressed to Steamers, Railroad Depot and Other parts of the) ashes to be brought down, City FREE OF CHARGE, HENRY BEER. An are nD fen NOTICE. Cireingles, due this firm. HORNE, PIERCE & CO. Neen —————— FOR SALE OR TO LET. NHE Dwelling House on Fitzroy Street, Charlotietown (with outbuilding and garden attached), dately in possession of Robert Scott, Possession given immediately. Apply to D, FERGUSON, Oommissioner of Crown Lands. Ch’town, Nov, 17, 1883,—2aw tf BIRD CAGES. LL PERSONS indebted to us for Notes ° of Hand, Book Account, or otherwise, are requested to settle the same on or before the first December next, in order to save ex-| penses, a8, owing to a dissolution of partner-|rpyy_ Offess, Wirehouse and Dwelling ship soon, it is necessary to collect all moneys! T Ch’town, Nov. 1, 1883.—4i law wly tl dec Ist ‘Received per “ Worcester ” from New York. Brass Bird Cages, Japanned Bird Cages, Extra Feed Bottles, Brass Spiral Springs. SIMON Wy CRABBE, Sign of the Stove, Walker's Corner. Ch’town, Nov. 3, 1883.—3aw 2w LABRADOR HERRING. %() BARRELS and HALF-BARRELS choice Labrador Herring. For sale by HORACE HASSARD. Nov. 2, 1883. —1m eod HOUSE TO LET, HE BRICK HOUSE, situated on Sydney Street, and lately oocupicd’ bY Miss E. B. McLean, and known as the “Quincy Honuse,’’ for terms upply to H. J. Callbeck, tEsq., or to JOSEPH WISBK, North Milton, Noy. 2, 1883, vod why CHRISTMAS IS COMING! CHRISTMAS GARDS AT RNELMES’. cect ental Note Paper, Seasides, Notable Novels, Purses, Illustrated London Papers, ete. S. 'T. NELMES, Standard Reokstere. Ch’tewn, Nov. 1, 1883.—-eor GAS-HEATING STOVES. fE\HESE Stoves can be seen in operation every evening at Mr. @. H. Haszard’s Bookstore, South Side of Queen Square, where orders for Stoves can be left, and where an illustrated catalogue can be seen, containing every information The coat of ee Stoves range from $406 upwards. The cost of was varies from less than one cent per hour epwards, according to the FLOUR, MEAL. TEA SUGAR, MOLASSES AND OTHER GOODS): 6 wir? ate ai they will beat any siaed bedroom, nursery or | sick room, in a few minutes after lighting | the gas, the consumption of which can be jinstantly stopped by turning off the tap, thus preventing the weste ci fuel, either before or after the necessary heat is re- | quired. No coal to be taken up stairs. No No dust, dirt or |smoke about the room, which is most im. | portant in case of sickness, At ® cost of about one-balf to three-fourths of a cent | boiling water, warm food or hot drinks can be had at any time during the night, im from two to feur minutes efter lighting ‘he gas, ~—- | thus making the stove useful in the nursery \and sick room, both summer and winter, The Stove also lights the room with the same | gas that warms it. | Giitown, Oct, 24, 1883,—im ee! tte situate on Lower Queem , adjoining Mr. Archibald McNeill’s Auction Room. Inquire of FRED, W. HYNDMAN, or of NER, 2w why 3! pu me UBSCRIBE for the WEEKLY EXAMI. and best Newspaper Only $1 per yer CAPL. AYLWARD, Southport. Ch'town, Oct, 98, 83.—2aw 1m pai. eas ae