ae i a ee 4: Tsien tee ee a Kd . ween Ae TOOT te eat —. GL yj CT ae: ee senentreiS Tae Day EXAMINER [s Published every Evening. OFFICE: INGS’ BUILDING, CORNER OF WATER AND GREAT GEORGE STREETS, Charlottetown, P. E. I. KATES OF SUBSCRIPTION : Six Months, . : $2 50 Three Months, - ; . 1 25 One Month, 0 50 One Week, 0 12 —- a@ Advertising at most moderate rates. Contracts may be made for month'y, quar- terly, or half-yearly advertisements, on appli. cation. W. L, COTTON, Manager. Tae Datny EXAMINER. J. W. MITCHELL, Office Sup’t JUNE 26, 1879. Rascals Abroad. COUNTERFEIT LEGAL TENDZR NOTES--BEWARE. Wr were shown, this forenoon, a note purporting to be a legal tender of the Dorinion of Canada, payable at Montreal, which was received by a gentleman in Georgetown as a sample of ‘‘ goods” offered in large quantities at a large discount for the “genuine.” The note is a perfect copy in almost every particular—the only differ- ence being that itis ashade longer than the original, and one of the lines is a shade heavier. It could be passed almost any- where without suspicion that it wasa real legal tender note. [t can be seen by the curious for a day or two at the Merchants Bank of P. E. Island. . _— ~~ School Examinations. ST. PETER’S SCHOOL. Tue closing exercises of the term will take place in the schoel-room on Friday evening, commencing at 7} 0’clock. Parents and friends of the pupils are invited to at- attend. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The public examination of the Upper Prince street and East Kent street schools will take place on Friday, the 27th instant, in the different school-rooms, at 10 o'clock, a.m. The pupils of beth schools will be massed and prizes distributed in the Hall ot the Upper Prince street school, at 12 o’cleck, noon, same day. The examination of Queen Square, Roeh- fort, West Kent street and Spring Park schools will take place on Saturday, the 28th inst., in the various school-rooms, at 10 o'clock, a.m. The pupils of all these schovls will be massed in the Hall of the Queen Square school, at 12 o’clock, noon, when the prizes will be distributed. The parents of the pupils and friends of education, generally, are respectfully in- vited to be present. -——_ —-- > or ea ++ Oo Methodist Conference. YuSTERDAY EVENING public services were held in the basement of the Brick Church and in the Upper Prince Street Church. Rev. 8. R. Ackman, in the absence of Rev. H. Daniel, conducted worship at the former place. The congregation in the Upper Church waited for some time for Rev, FR. Wilson; but, as he failed to come, the Rev. J. K. King, one of the candidates for ordination, was pressed into preaching his ‘‘trial sermon.” As it was not preached at 6.30a. m., probably it may not be accepted. It has been customary, for many years, to have these trial sermons at that hour. Custom is the only plea!in favor ef such an arrangement. However it ‘‘ dies hard,” and will, possibly, last for many years yet. Rev. M. RK. Knight, A. B., preached his ‘‘trial sermon” this moring, at 6.30 a.m. OPENING OF CONFERENCE. Conference was opened by singing, and the reading of Scripture by the Secretary. Prayer was offered by Revds. 8. W. Sprague and F. Smallwood. Roll was called, most of the members answering to their names. « third vote resulted in placing Rev. H. McKeown in the President’s Chair, with a few votes more than the Rev. D. Chapman. Evy-President Hart, who has filled the Chair with great honor, in graceful words acknowledged the forbearance and kindness of the brethren dur- ing his term of office. President McKeown thanked the head of the church for his eleva. tion tofsuch a distinguished position. He assured the brethren that, although they would have to bear with many infirmities, he would do the best he could. Rev. Fred. W. Harrison was. elected to the Secretary- ship after a second vote—over Revds. c. H. Paisley and H. P. Cowperthwaite. He acknowledged the kindness and esteem of the brethren. Almost unanimously, the Rev. H. P. Cowperthwaite was re-elected to the position of Journal Secretary. Messrs. H. kt. Baker, A. B.. R. W. Weddal, A. B., and Thomas Marshall were elected assistant secretaries. Rev’ds Dr. Sutherland, Mission- ary Secretary, and J. Shaw, President of the Torento Conference, were introduced to the Conference and took their places on the plat- form. ‘They both briefly acknowledged the honor. Rev. J.q4 MeMurray, Nova Scotia Conference, also was asked to sit o1 the jlat- forn Messrs. . Daniel, Prince, Percival, Parker and Dobson were appointed a Com- mittce to nominate the Conference Committees, Conference hours and limits were fixed. tev. C. W. Hamilton was appointed Confer- ence Reporter to the Wesleyan. eee A MAN named Brown was arrested on Tues- day evening for stealing from Mr. D. Logan’s grocery store, Pictou. When arrested, he had on him cigars, preserves, fruit, etc., deposited in his various pockets, and was evidently bent on iaaking a good haul, the occasion seemingly being propitious. He was detected by Police- man Campbell, who suspected him and watched nts precesdings from a place of con- cealment. He is suspected of having been en- gaged in shoplifting for some time, several merchants tracing losses to him, 'A Souris Man Attempts Suicide The Reason Why He did not Complete the Bloody ndertaking. A LIFE SAVED BY THE LOSS OF A KNIFE. Last night, at eleven o'clock, two young ladies, passing Fitzroy street, near the Marine Hospital, were startled by the cries of a man lying in the centre of the street, and saying, ‘Por God's sake, give me a dfink of water. ‘““MY THROAT IS CUT!” They ran into Mr. Thomas Allan’s residence aud informed him of what they heard. He, in company with Mr. Pickard, went to the prostrate man’s assistance, and, on their ar- rival, were horror-stricken to find that his throat had been CUT ACROss THE WINDPIPE, and that it was bleeding freely. They re- lieved him as much as possible, and sent for Dr. Beer, who shortly arrived and dressed the wound. He appeared to suffer great pain,and was very weak trom the loss of blood THE WOUND. The knife had been inserted at the left side of the windpipe, and was drawn to the right, inflicting a wound about two inches long and three-quarters of an inch deep. ‘The carotid arteries are not injured; but the wound is, nevertheless, very serious. Shortly after eleven o’clock he was removed to the Police Station where he remained in great agony till this forenoon, when he was removed to Mr. Witty’s boarding house, on Kent Street. He told the doctor and the police that had he not LOST THE KNIFE HE WOULD HAVE ENDED HIs LIFE. The scene of the attempted murder was at Kensington. ‘The police discovered the place this morning. Two pools of blood were there visible. In one they FOUND THE BLOODY WEAPON— a small ivory handled knife with two blades, each being about an inch and three quarters long and a quarter of an inch wide. THE NAME OF THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE is Charles Andersen, a Swede, who formerly kept a tavern at Souris. He is a small man, about 45 years of age. He was, we learn, recently imprisoned in Georgetown jail for an assault on his servant girl, and was liberated on account of an error in the commitment. The cause of his attempt to suicide is un- known. ->-- are Great Sale of Stock. Tue sale of the Hon. J. C. Pope’s stock was continued till 5 o'clock, p. m., as follows :—- GRADE Cows. Robert Bell, Royalty, $58 00 W. F. Carter, 42 00 Mr. Norton 51 00 John Beer, 38 00 Samuel Hyde, 45 00 B. F. Longworth, . 53 00 D. Egan, : 52 00 H. Haszard, . 47 00 ward Beete, 43 00 enry Coombs, 94 00 I. C. Hall, 54 00 John Cowan, . 40 00 hn Burrows, 43 00 Joseph McKinnon . 60 00 Patrick Duffy, 14 00 r. Jenkins, . 10 00 THOROUGHBRED COWS. Rosa Gwynne, 4th, Henry Longworth, $100 00 Kensington Graceful, C. C. Gardiner, 100 00 Kensington Graceful, 4th, Captain Richards, . ‘ é 91 00 THOROUGHBRED HEIFERS. Louise Walvnger James Simpson, $60 00 White Graceful, 2nd, L. McMillan, 56 Shepherdess, 2nd, Harry Davies, . 60 Kensington Graceful, 6th, C. J. Haszard, 50 Milkmaid, Frank Bovyer, . ; 30 Rosa Gwywne,f6th, John Longworth, 2 Rosa Gwywne, 5th, John Longworth, 3 CALVES. Heifer Calf, C. C. Gardiner, : 22 00 Heifer Calf, John Longworth, . 21 60 4 heifer calves, @ $13, Dr. Jenkins, $52 00 1 heifer calf, Kensington Red, James McNutt, . : é : ; 11 00 1 heifer calf, James McNutt, 21 00 1 heifer calf, Henry Scales, 20 00 1 heifer calf, William Simpson, 17 00 1 bull calf, Percy Pope, . 11 00 BULLS. Dufferin (Pure Bred) James Kitchen, Pictou Co., N. S., $160 00 Grade Bull, Isaac Seller, 70 60 Yearling Bull; Charles Gregor, 60 00 HORSES. Kentucky Stallion, C. C. Gardiner, $185 00 Grey Mare and Colt, Wm. Bagnall, 136 00 1 Mare, Artemas Lord, 106 00 1 Horse, Wm. Bagnall, 1 white Mare, J. J. Davies, 1 Horse, Wm. McGee, New London, The Vice-Regal Party. _— 134 00 92 00 The Vice-Regal party continue to be very successful in their pursuit of the noble salmon. The following despatches from Metapedia, of yesterday’s date, were re- ceived last evening :— ‘*4 messenger, who has just arrived from the Vice-Regal camp, reports sport still good; five salmon were caught yester- day. The largest one this time falling to the let of © His’ Excellency and weighed 25 pounds. The party are slightly annoyed by flies, but these in- sects are not yet numerous enough to prove such a serious inconvenience as they frequently do later in the season. His Grace the Duke of Argyll and his two daughters the ladies Campbell are said to be making preparations to leave camp on Saturday next, and will probably embark in the steamer Druid, which is now at Campbellton. Yesterday was a very suc- cessful one for the anglers here, seventeen large salmon having been taken from Fraser’s Pool, but to-day the fickle wheel of fishermen’s fortune again turned, and although the weather was seemingly as fav- orable, yet the fish refused to rise, and but three were brought out. Though 30 men were fishing here on Monday only three salmon were taken. The general verdict among here is that as a salmon stream the Restigouche is con- siderably over-rated.” —St. John Telegraph. isn 116 oo) Use of the Bible in Public Schools. Ar the recent meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, just previous to the adjournment, the Rev. J. Laing presented the report of the Coxn- mittee of the Synods of Hamilton and Lon- don, which waited on the Minister of Edu- cation of Ontario, at the early part of last year, with respect to the use of the Bible in the public schools. The Committee ex pressed their satisfaction with the result of the interview. After some discussion re- garding the importance of religious instruc- tions in the schools, it was moved by Rev. John Laing, seconded by Rev. Dr. Waters, ‘‘That the Assembly receive the over- ture and resolve that, it being deeply im- pressed with the importance of having the youth of this country imbued with the principles of Christian morality, earnestly urge all the ministers of the Church in their several stations to use their best endeavors, as far as psacticable, to have the Word of God read by the children in the public schools.” A Committee, consisting -of Rev. J. Laing, convener, Rev. D. D. McLeod, Rev. Mr. Moore, Mr. Chariton, M. P., Mr. Root, Dr. Christie, and Hon. A. Morris, was appointed to look after legislation in this regard. +<<—>P- ae The Anti-Landlerd Agitation. The anti-landlord agitation in the west of Ireland, lately, has been causing appre- hension. James Lowther replying to a question in the Commons on the 23rd inst., stated that the Government are fully alive to the necessity of dealing promptly with the matter. The Deputy tnspector Gen- eral of Constabulary is on a ‘special mission to the districts concerned te consult with the Magistrate’s and lecal constabulary and report what additional pelice will be re- quired in order to insure full protection to all persons in the exercise of their legal rights, that considerable reinforcements are being drafted into the districts, and notice is given that in the event of any outrage the cost of these measures will be levied upon the district where it occurs. ——_ The Attempted Murder. EXAMINATION OF SMITH, WHO WAS ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF SHOOTING ATKINSON—THE PRISONER COMMITTED—HIS STATEMENT. The examination of Smith, charged with the shooting of Atkinson, was commenced on the 24th inst. A number of witnesses were examined. The gun frem which the shot was fired was produced in court, and identified by its owner John Hicks. It was found concealed in a hay loft, and the last person who was knuwn to have had it in his ssion was the prisoner, Smith. The wadding found by these first on the spot immediately after the event was a por- tion of a St. John newspaper. It was noticed that it had a strong flavor of musk. The con- nection ef the odor with the fact that the gun had just before been used for shooting musk- rats, and the fact that the ramroad, a steel one, had afterwards been wiped, corres- ponded with that found on the ground and sufficiently establishes the identity uf the gun. It has been shown, also, that the prisoner borrowed this gun and it cannet be traced beyond him. The evidence so far against the prisoner appears strong ; but his friends assert that he will be able to prove himself innocent at the trial. Under the circumstances Justice Ford had no al- ternative but to commit him for trial. The prisoner, after being cautioned under the statute, made « statement to the effect that he went to the house of Wm. Wheaton, where Hicks had his gun, before sundown. That he took the gun and laid it on the scaffold in the barn, and did not afterwards have it in his hands. The next court by which the prisoner can be tried is the Cir- cuit Court, which is called for the third Tuesday in July. The Sheriffand the con- stables have spared no effort to secure the arrest of the man who committed the act and their energy in the matter evokes fav- orable comments. The prisoner was taken curely lodged in jail. General News. Pietri, who was chamberlain of the Empress Eugenie, has been elected Senator for Corsica, defeating the Republican candidate. Sir H, Havelock, M. P., speaking at a Lib- eral dinner, declared the Isandula disaster was the result of ‘‘ aristocratic incapacity.” The Baroness Burdett Coutts placed a thon- sand pounds for the sick and wounded in the hands of Sir Garnet Wolseley before he sailed for South Africa, A Bristol paper states that Richard Lowes, a widower, attempted to commit suicide by discharging a revolver at his forehead, ‘* but the skull resisted the bullet, which was ex- tracted in a flattened condition. Mr. Spurgeon has resolved on establishing an orphanage for girls on the same plan as the institution fer boys, which he so successfully carries on at Stockwell. Already a great part. of the necessary endowment is in hand, and! Mr. Spurgeon has devoted a portion of his re- cent testimonial fund to the object. While tendering her good offices to the Gov- ernments of Chili and Peru, now engaged in hostilities, England at the same time is fur- nishing both belligerents with the means of settling their differences by force of arms. No fewer than 60,000 rifles were recently pur- chased in Birmingham for shipment to South America. Lord Odo Russel, the British Ambassador at Berlin, has recently transmitted to his Gev- ernment despatches containing the informa- tion that Germany has the intention of aban- doning the gold standard. It is said that the Government is preparing for the change to bi-metallism by suspending its sales and accu- mulating silver, of which 1% now holds nearly $50,000,000. by train to Dorchester to-night, and‘ is se- SHIP NEWS, | Philadelphia, June 2lst.—In port, bark J. | i’, Robertson, McMillan, from Oporto. field Scott, Tierney, for Charlottetown. ———— —_ a HOTEL ARRIVALS. RANKIN HOUSE. June 25-—John H. Winsloe, st. Bay; H. M. Churchill, Rustico; Rev. W. B. J. W. Verner. Montreal; A. Sequire, St. ilton, Amherst, N. S.; J. J. Kerr, do.; Geo. W. Howlan, Cascumpec. Autumn Trip, 1879. THE FIRST-CLASS [RON SCREW STEAMSHIP PRINCE EDWARD 1,364 tons register, classed 100 Al, which is the highest class at Lloyd's, ROBERT FRASER, COMMANDER, will be on the Berth at Liverpool, to Receive Cargo, --ABOUT THE 20TH - AVUGUST, AND WILL SATL FROM Liverpool for Charlottetown not later than the [Oth September next, Carrying Freight at through rates from Lon- don and Glasgow, deliverable at Char- lottetown, Georgetown, Summerside, Alberton, Souris, Pictou, and Shediac. For Freight, apply,.in London, to JouN Prrcarrn & Sons, 16 Great Winchester street ; in Glasgow, to Javes Kersso, 134.5t. Vincent street ; in Liverpool, to PrrcaiRN»BrRoTHERS, 51 South Jehn street; in Pictou, N. 3., to Noonan & Davies, or here to . PEAKE Bros, & Co, ~ ANAGERS. . ‘),” E a 2 Ch town, June 26, 1879-—2aw j MISSIONS. Methodist Church of Canada. PUBLIC MISSIONARY MEETING, under the auspices of the New Bruns- wick and P. E. Island Conference of the Methodist Church of Canada, will be held in Pace Street Methodist Church, This Evening, June 26, 1879, a” 74 O'CLOCK. Addresses will be {delivered by prominent members of the Conference now assembled, and by distinguished Ministers from Ontario. A collection will be made in aid of the Missionary Fund. Ch’town, June 26, 1879. FRESH SALMON —AT THE-- FISH MARKET, 12 Cents Per Pound. June 26, 1879 SEASIDE HOTEL! Rustico Beach, P. E. I. HIS Beautiful Summer Resort will be opened for the season on *sth June, instant, The premises have been greatly improved this season. For health, comfort and uty the Hotel stands unrivalled. . The Proprietors will spare no pains to make visit enjoyable. JOHN NEWSON & CO., Propr’s. June 24, 1879.—pat —_—_e- ESE GREENLEES~ UNRIVALLED'For = GRESHAM BUILDINGS, ATODDY. | OTRLERES ANcY ICSI *“LoRNE HichHiany Wuisky.—Sole pro- prietors, Greenlees Brothers, London and Argyleshire. This Whisky is a pure unadul- terated spirit, very mellow, in quality excel- lent, and in our opinion perfectly wholesome, Where a stimulant is required, it is to be pre- ferred to brandy.”—/ondon Medical Reviev. . Agents: - MESERS. OWEN CONNOLLY & CO., Charlottetown, P.E-I. i June 24, 1879,—6m New York, June 2lst,—Cleared schr. Win- John; Vernon H. Knight, Souris; H. J. Ham- ~ Tenders for Steel Rails, SNDERS addressed bis the Honorable the Minister of Railways and Canals will be ‘received at the Canadian ee Office, 31 Peter’s | Queen Victoria Street, E. OC. London, England, until JULY 15th, next, for Steel Rails. and Hamilton, Londonderry; Dr. Pitts, Halifax; |Fastenings, to be delivered at MONTREAL, as follows :— 5,000 tons by October Ist, 1879. 5,000 tons by June Ist, 1880. 5,000 tons by October Ist, 1880. Emigration Office, 31 Queen Victoria Strest. E. C., London, England. By order, F. BRAUN, Department of Railways and Canals, } Ottawa 13th June, 1876. \ June 19, 1879.—3i ee PACIFIC RAILWAY TENDERS. VENDERS for the construction of about ene hundred miles of Railway, West ot Red River, in the Province of Manitoba, will be received by the undersigned until noon on FRIDAY, Ist August next. ‘|he Railway will commence at Winnipeg, and run North-westerly to connect with the main line in the neighborhood of the 4th base line, and thence Westerly between Prairie !a Portage and Lake Manitoba. Tenders must be on the printed form, which, with all other iniormation, may be had at the Pacific Railway Engineer's Oftices, in Ottawa and Winnipeg. F. BRAUN, Secretary. Department of Kailways and Canals, } je 23 Orrawa, 16th June, 1579. \ 2aw Dominion Day EXCURSION | TO ORWELL AND BACK. rQxHE B. C. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC & EXCURSION.—The steamer ‘‘ Heather Belle’’ will leave Steam Navigation Co's Wharf at 93 a.m., sharp, returning ia the evening at about 8 p. m. Tickets for the exeursion 40 cents each; fer sale at J. W. Pickard’s and at J. Knight & Son's. Refreshments for sale on the grounds, The public are invited, Ch’town, June 25, 1879-—3in DR. P. W. &. CANNING, Licentiate Royal Colleges Physicians and Surgeons of Edinburgh. LICENTIATE MIDWIFERY. RESIDENCE : Upper ep, St., corner Hillsborough and Euston Streets, Charlottetown. OFFICE HOURS + 8:30 to 1] a.m ;7 to 9p.m Charlottetown, Jume 24, 1879.—eod © MACLEAN & MARTIN, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, Newson’s Building, Oop. Post Office, Charlotietown, P. bE. 1. A, A. McLEAN. D. Cc. MART! N. June 18, 1879.— ex 2aw MOTICH. ''} BEG to inform the TRADE of Charlotte. town, and Prince Edward Island gen- erally, that Messrs. Ropertson, Linton & Co., Montreal, have appointed me their Agent for ye sae forthe sale of Canadian Cot- ons, Tweeds and Weoollens, and Imported Dry Goods. Samples of these manufactures will be on hand in good time fer Fal! orders, and will be in charge of Mr. Ben. Davies, jr., who will, after "Toth June, be associated with me in business. Amy orders entrustea to Mr. Davies will receive the most careful attention. i hope tof be on the Island early in July houses whom | represent. JOHN H. CATHRAF. —AGENT FOR— Messrs. Reinach’s, Nephew & Co., London. “ Robertson, Linton & Co., Montreal. . L. Gnaedinger. Son & Co., —** The North American Rubber Co., Quebec. Jane 16, 1879—3taw ‘To Inventors and Meclianies. ATENT'S and how to obtain them. Pamph- I et of 60 pages free upen receipt of stamps ‘or postage. Address GILMORE, SMITH & ©O., Solicitors of Patents, Washington, D.C. Fred Shepherd, ~MULATTO BOY, about 8 years old. ‘strayed from his home at Benjamin Deock- endorfi's, North River, on MONDAY MORN, ING, the 16th June, and was not heard of since. Any information will be gladly re- ceived at the Examiner Office, or by : BENJ. DOCKENDORFF. North River, June 24, 1879—2i pd | UBSCRIBE for the DAILY EX AMINER the Cheapest and most a Paper publishedin the Province, he Specifications, Conditions, Forms of Tender, OGBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY |sprissson sans utice, or at the Canaan Secretary. . with full lines of samples from the various