eee 2 aim ge ame cone Adal cial at AOE li eh A eee Varia. he week before last the London Stand ard contained a remarkable telegram from its Vienna correspondent, or rather | should say it was made remarkable by being published with approval by the official organ of the Government. The telegram says ; “The next war, as Lord Salisbury predict- | lage maiden warned against ed, will probably come like a sudden summer | eA I at ONS AE ae LL TA TTT THE DAI { point of view : ** Ah | what ravages Botany | has made in the poetry of flowers! Truly there was exquisite beauty in many of our old -fashioned country appellations. | How many a tale of rustic love, yet lives in their names ! Who can doubt whence arose such as Sweet William, Mary-gold, Herb-Rob- ert, None so Pretty, Goldelocks or Timothy | Grass? And by the very names were vil- Love-in-idle ness and London Pride; and long delicivus shower, and ifthe Austrians look on quietly | walks in the deep summer twilights and while the Russian Cavalry, Rifle Brigades, and Frontier Guards—the last now a regular military forcee—are being doubled, without in lingerings before the old grey cottage and palings at the wicket—they all live in one little plant, kiss-me-at-the-garden-gate. some way attenipting to meet these measures, | The forget-me-not is so called in every she may awake some morning to find that her supposed military superiority has vanished. Chis summer shower, some people think, will come in the form of a Rus- | sian Black Sea fleet some day steaming ont | from {Sebastopol and neighboring ports and | appearing before Constantinople hefore either | Austria or England have had any warning. In} this case—and the operation is by military | well-informed | Christian tongue. In village botany, too there lingers many aquaint and lovely superstition; look for example at the fox-glove, that is, Folks-glove, or Fairies-glove. What needed the villager to lament his poverty, when his meadows gave him Meadow-wort, and Shepherd’s-purse flowered in the waysides / What needed he to envy the skill of the vd. ee ee ce I bh LY EXAMINER, - - - - ~ SATURDAY, MAY 18 Mr. Bridges’ Premises Que on’ g Birthday. AND INSPECTED, AND FOUND TO BE a | VISITED IN A CLEAN CONDITION~-THREE CERTIFI- — 'CVATURDAY, the 25th of May, instant, : wen 'y has been appointed to celebrate the Anni- , Tue following certificates from Drs. versary of Her Majesty's Birthday. Johnson and Kelly, and from Councillors jis Worship the Mayor wishes his fellow. Large, Horne, McRae and Davison, speak citizens to observe the auspicious occasion by | for theinselves :— a General Holiday, This certifies that at the request of the By order, occupant and at the suggestion a the Stipen- | A. H. MACPHERSON, | diary Magistrate, I have this day visited and | | inspected the business premises of Mr. Robt. City Hall, May 18, 1889. sridges, Hillsborough street, and found them mayl8—2i sat wed pat 2i mon thurs to be clean and orderly. . Ricuagp Jounson, M, D., P, Kk. Island Hospi tal. City Clerk. Health Officer. | Ch'town, May 17, 1889. AC NOTICE is hereby given that in! To Mr. R. Bridges : . 1C NOTICE is hereby given that in Six,—I hereby certify that, living as I do | public meeting of all contributors to the | next house to your premises on Hillsborough above Institution will be held in the Recep- street, I have been in the habit of visiting tion Room of the Prince Edward Island Hos- said premises frequently for some considerable | pital, in the City of Charlottetown, on MON. pursuance of the Act of Incorporation, 1889 MILLINERY. THE | LATEST NOVELTIES Received Weekly. a em a ee ee SEE and naval authorities considered, much more | physician, when for his sight he had Lye- feasible than is generally believed- the Rus- bright, for his wounds Wound-wort, in the sian columns would appear on the Austrian! pyrning summer Fever-few, for condiments frontier before the ao authorities ha: | Poor-man's-pepper ; finally, against all pos- had time to decide ae = ae ansible accidents, AU-heal? Merrily might emergency. 1e twoe os are . ke wie ie . literally iaien themselves Sup in the prepara: | the = — i — 7 =? ay = — tions they are forcing upon each other, and Wa ‘ ” nee He ee wt eg — the time cannot be far distant when the ay-bread to support him, T'raveller's-joy mutual distrast and anxiety must lead to| to welcome him; when though Dent-the-lion actual blows.” jand Wolf-claw might meet his eye he would The next day this was reproduced in the | tind no further trace of evil hearts.” — Fremdendlatt, the organ of the Foreign * Paleeophilus—Yes, our boasted wisdom Office, a very unusual step, and which | has fallen very short here in the unpro- hitherto seems never to have been done ex- | nounceable and hideous names which we cept to gain some distinct object, or to | fasten on our delicate plants. serve some important purpose. After fully; endorsing the English correspondent’s view it further proceeds : **It is not, therefore, unjustifiable to as There is, Says a London correspondent, sume that, in the present instance, the end in ja very general impression that Mr. How- view isto warn Russia of the activity Of arth’s letter to the 7'imes on the subject of Austrian vigilance. — That there | the viceroyalty was intended as a feeler to : ne threatening in ~ air is pean see in what direction opinion, as regards it, ror he fact that the contractors forthe . building of the i cceential < fortifi vations at | 1S 80's. Che only member of the royal Bucharest and Galatz received three days ago family who ought 50 Re f0 lreland would be pressing orders to expedite the work, which the Prince of Wales. It is no secret that has of late been condueted in a somewhat | the Prince of Wales has always had very leisurely way, with all possible despatch, even , Strong feelings about a royal residence in though the vote for the purpose has not yet | Ireland, and many years ago, one of his been passed by the Senate.” most trusted and confidential advisers, em- * + powered by him, made known his opinions As I suggested last week General Boul-,te the Queen, with a view to his going to anger has ceased to be a wonder in Lon-| Ireland in some capacity as her representa- don. He will probably remain there until tive, if she felt she would be unable to do some decisive change takes place in his|80 herself. The Queen was much dis- fortunes. Meanwhile the preparations for, Pleased and expressed her feelings strongly, his tri al before the Senate go slowly on. as well as her desire that the subject should What sensible Frenshmen think of the never be mentioned again, and the Prince, pr ceedings has been well expressed by M, | very wisely, not wishing to put himself into Emile Ollivier. The case breaks down at Opposition to the crown, let the matter drop. every point. The existing Republic was The difficulty in finding a successor to Lord established by a majority of one vote in an Londonderry has brought the question up Assembly elected for a quite different pur- | gain, and | believe that the Prince would The constitution was so framed as! gladly accept the position and undertake Prince of Wales and Ireland. pose. to leave room forac unplete revision—ex- | its duties if the country wished it. His}formerly her footman, sentenced each to tending to the form of government itself, | position there would be different from that The right of any party which thinks it can|°f @ lord lieutenant, who must reside in replace the Republic by a better Govern- Ireland the greater part of the year; where- ment to do so by peaceful and legal means | 48, Were the Prince to go to Ireland, a resi- has been admitted by the present Minister | dence of afew weeks during the Dublin of Foreign Affairs. There is no need, how- | Season, from January to March, would be ever, to assert General Boulanger’s right | 4!l he would be asked to do, which arrange- to attack the Republic, because, as a matter} ment would not clash with his English en- of fact, he has not attacked it. Ministers, | gagements. Senators, Deputies, the Constitution--he —_—_————— - + +e —____-—__— has assailed without scruple or mercy, but} —In opposing the Imperial Fre deration when has he spoken a word against the! movement, the Patriot is consistent with Republic? On the contrary, he has on’ itself andits party; for Imperial Federa- every possible occasion defended and ex-| tion is in direct opposition to the idea of alted it. The sole ground for the charges | Unrestricted Reciprocity alias Commercial made against him is that he has striven to! Union, which Mr. Wiman says, and the substitute a Republic resembling those of | people of the United States evidently be- the United States and Switzerland for the! lieve, is the ** right road towards Annexa- bastard Parliamentarism set up by the/tion.” But the Patriot's reference to the Monarchists fourteen years ago. Jesuits’ Estates — the failure of the principle of Federal it is very interesting to see how in the! Government, is not fortunate. world of nature men, from very early times, | was unanimously passed by the Legislature sssociated plants and trees and flowers with | of Quebec; and, because it was so passed, the mysteries of the Redemption. Dear | because it was an Act within the cognizance old Evelyn says: ‘* Trees and woods have | of the Provincial Legislature, because they twice saved the whole world: first by the | saw that its disallowance would interfere Ark then by the Cross; making full amends with Provincial rights,—the Government for the evil fruit of the tree in Paradise by | and parliament of Canada decided to leave that which was borne on the Tree in Gol-| it to its operation, though most of the gatha.’ members of both Government and Parlia- Ancient botanists have handed down to | ment undoubtedly believe that the Legis- us many an illusive name and legend, and | lature of Quebec should not have passed it even yet,— in its present form. A more notable in- stance of the strength and success of the Of the great sacrifice which won us heaven, Federal principle could not possibly have The woodman and the mountaineer can trace | been mentioned; for in it we see that On rock, on herb, on flower.” a large majority of the Govern- ** Many a sign fell in love with his footman. man escaped. She chureh in order te engage in mission work in Act as an evidence of | the language of the Mikado’s people, and will That Act | he will be greatly missed by his many friends Thus we have Holy Rood Flower, Pas- sion Flower, St. Andrew’s Cross, St. James’ Cross, Cross of Jerusalem, Cross of Malta, Cross Flower, Cross Wort, Cross Mint, Crossed Heath. The legend of the Aspen-Tree is thus beautifully told by Mrs. Hemans: ** Father:—Hast thou heard, my boy, ‘The peasant’s legend of that quiv- ing tree? Child:—No, father; doth he say the fairies dance Amidst the branches? Father:—Oh ! a cause more deep More solemn far the rustic doth as- sign To the strange restlessness of those wan leaves. The Cross, he deems, the blessed Cross, whereon The meek Redeemer bowed His head to death Was formed of Aspen-wood; and since that hour Through all its race the pale tree hath sent down A thrilling consciousness, a secret awe, Making them tremulous, when not a breeze Disturbs the airy thistle-down or shakes The light lines of the shining gossa- mer. This | believe to be a legend of the Scot- tish Highlanders. + * With regard to the Passion Flower, most of your readers are familiar with Mrs. He- mans’ lines. The legend is similar to that of the Robin Redbreast : ‘*These deep unwrought marks The village will tell thee (and with voice Lowered in his true heart's reverent earnest- ness) Are the flowers’ portion from the atoning Blood, On Calvary shed. Beneath the cross it grew, And in the vase-like hollow of the leaf, few mysterious drops transmitted thas Unto the groves and hills their sealing stains, — A heritage for storm or vernal wind, Never to waft away.” : + * cannot refrain from quoting a passage — Hierologus by the late ee ia. “son Neale, the well-known hymnolo ist aad the founder of St. Ma aoa Sist ; ood, East Grimstead, whi ilies ction. tion to » Which directs atten- ment and Parliament of the Do- minion subordinated their personal opinions in respect to the Billfitself, in order that the Provincial Right of Quebec to control Provincial affairs might be maintained. Local Notices. See Paton & Co's, window for newest styles in Gents’ Scarfs. Our neck wear is pronounced the finest ip the city.—John McLeod & Co. Fresh shad, halibut, codfish and haddock at the Fish Market. A large stock of gents’ furnishings, hats, etc., selling cheap at D. A. Bruce's. Jelly Roll and Cocoanut Pies, fresh to-day, at the City Steam Bakery.—A. &. C. Quirk. Ladies and gents—You are respectfully invited to attend the great sale of boots and shoes at McEachen’s Boot and Shoe Store this evening. Rush commences at 7 o'clock. Come early. If you don’t buy your clothing till you can buy it cheaper than Prowse Bros’. sell it, you will have a life-long wait. m 18 3i For you, dear reader.—If you want a pair of shoes, call and see McKachen, the cheap boot and shoe man. We are offering a special re- duction of 7 per cent. on our usual low prices for to-night only. Gents’ Summer Underwear in Lama, Natu- ral, Merino, Indian Gauze and Cotton, first rate value, at Paton & Co’s., Market Square. The man, woman or boy who doesn’t buy clothing at Prowse Bros’, stands in their own light. m18 3i Did you ever hear anything like it—good felt hats for 50c, 75¢c and one dollar at John McLeod & Co’s. First come, first served. That’s the only discrimination Prowse Bros’. make. All can get a big bargain in clothing. ml18 3i There has never been anything like the rush for suits that we are having this season. Cause—low prices, good fits and honest work.—John McLeod & Co, At Chicago, on the 15th inst., Tim Sulli- van and Tom Curry, aged about 18 years each, found a _ bucket of whiskey in an empty barrel and drank it. They soon became stupid, and later convulsions set in, and when found they were lying insensible on the ground, their features horribly distorted. Sullivan died in two hours after taking the first drink. Curry > Hhaming of plants from anavther is in a critical condition and is not expect- ed to live. ss time, and have always found them in # very clean condition. F. F. Kextry, M. D. We hereby certify that we visited the busi- ness premises of Robt. Bridges and found them clean. We saw nothing to warrant such a report as made by Sanitary Officer McRae, and consider his report unjust and uncalled for. Puitir Large, C, C, Avex. Horne, C. C. SamurL McRakg, C. C. Henry Davison, C. C. Ch’'town, May 17, 1889. LS A OL A Personal. Fred. S. White, representing Greenshields, Son & Co., Montreal, is registered at the | Hotel Davies. Robert Winter, a young artist of San Fran- { | cordance with the by-laws, and for the trans- ‘action of such other business as may be brought before the meeting. B. BALDERSTON, ~- Secretary of Trustees, All Leading Novelties of the Season. may1]3—2i ms TO LET! TO LET! . | 4: NICK BOUGE ca Plaamattorecs, Ales} UMOLCS GING Se a Double Tenement on King Street. Possession immediate. Apply to A Very Large Variety. WILLIAM DODD, apli Charlottetown, May 18, 1839. mame — ———— TT em me cisco, lost his eyesight by locking with his naked eye at the eclipse on New Year's Day. It is stated that the Czarwitch will ine | be betrothed to Princess Helen, fourth daughter of the Prince of Montenegro The Princess is now in a convent. Charles J. Franklyn's cottage ‘Elberon,” | in which President Garfield died, was recently sold at mortgage sale for $50,000. | The property is said to be worth at least $175,000. Professor St. Clair, the aeronaut, while giving an exhibition at Houston, Texas, on , Sunday, lost his grip on the parachute and fell 300 feet to the ground. Nearly every | bone in his body was broken. The Shah of Persia has started out on an- | other round of state visits. He is a most un- | welcome royal visitor. It is said that those who provide for the accommodation of royal guests would rather undertake to lodge and. feed a managerie in one of the palaces or | hotels than the Shah of Persia and his suite. One of a recent party of convicts bound for Siberia was a Baroness and her husband, twenty years servitude. The Baroness was | married when young to an old man, and she She poisoned her husband and was arrested, but the foot- subsequently escaped from the hospital where she was confined, sought out her footman lover, and married him. They settled in Kovno, and were only recently discovered there, living in abject poverty. Kev. J. W. Wadman, pastor of the George Road Methodist Church, Victoria, B.C. ,former- ly pastor of the Second Methodist Church in this city, and son of Mr. H. Wadman, of Crapaud, informed his congregation on Sun- day last that it was his intention after the meeting of the conference, which occurs this month, to sever his connection with the Japan. The Vancouver World reports that the rev. gentleman has perfected himself jn no doubt do much good among them, aithough in British Columbia, ae2@e oro The auction sale of James McMurrer’s house and premises on Grafton street, near the Atheneum, takes place on Monday next, at 12 o'clock, noon. Fresh Soda, Wine, Fruit, Graham and Pilot Biscuits at the City Steam Bakery.—A. & C. Quirk. CAUTION. Use of Hand Hose, &e. Ww*t ER TAKERS are cautioned against making Hand Hose jor other exten- sions to their water fixtures, until notice of the change is given at the Water Commis- sioners’ Office, and the proper rate paid for the additional uses of the water. Water takers are also forbidden to allow others to obtain water from their fixtures. If the Waterworks By-Lawsare not strictly observed, the Officer of the Board has instruc- tions to promptly enforce the penalties for violating the same. By order of Board. D. MacLEAN, Secretary. Water Commissioners’ se May 18, 1889. may18—3i eod her guar li TENDERS. EALED TENDERS will be received by the undersigned Assignee of McEachern & Co., up to TUESDAY, the 4th day of June next, for the purchase of the following proper- ties in separate tenders, viz. :— 1. The Stock-in-Trade of the firm of Mc- Eachern & Co., in the Store and Outbuildings lately occupied by said firm in Souris Kast. 2. The Book Debts of said firm. 3. The private estate of Frederick Morrow, one of the members of said firm. 4. The private estate of George B. Mc- Eachern, one of the members of said firm. 5. The private estate of Roderick F. Mc- Donald, another member of said firm. A certified bank cheque, or money to the extent of 5 per cent, of the amount of each tender, must accompany every tender. In case of any tender not being accepted, the cheque or money will be returned. The stock list, schedules of book debts, notes, etc., and a schedule of the property of each member of said firm can be seen with my Agent at the office lately occupied by Me- Eachern & Co., Souris East. The form of tender must be the form fur- nished in said office in Souris East, and at the office of McLeod, Morson & McQuarrie, Char- lottetc wn. Dated at Charlottetown, 18th May, A. D. 1889. NEIL McLEOD, Assignee. 'return on the 24th and 25th inst. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. ENED | ETURN TICKETS, at one first-class | fare, will be issued to and from all Stations on this Railway on Thursday and Friday, 23rd and 24th May, instant, good to The Mail Special, ranning between Charlottetown and Summerside, will go through to Tignish on the 24th inst. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent. Railway Office, Ch’town, May 17th, 1889. mayl7—6i wy prs li Card of Thanks. a." E Superioress of the Charlottetown Hos- pital has much pleasure in tendering her most hearty thanks for the persevering kind- ness of the lady collectors, and for the many liberal contributions from the friends of the Hospital. may17 Water Works Supplies. 2,50) feet RUBBER HOSE, 3 & 3 in., HOSE PIPES & COUPLINGS, ,000 feet GAL. IRON PIPE, 4 and 3 in., 10 coils LEAD PIPE, 4 and § in., HOSE BITS, ELBOWS and T’s. SIMON W. CRABBE, Walker’s Corner. Parasols and may17—2w eod AUCTION SALE. —_ - ooo LONDON may2—eod &wkly. YAY, the 27th day of May, 1889, at 4 o'clock, kaa | i ee . p. m., for the purpose of election of ns ; . 4 R : > ie FP cy ior the government of the Institution, in ac- | Dres ' Foods & Trimmings, £ I 4 Ss e —— —— Immense Stock of all the New Materials, —— a VERY SUPERIOR VALUE. A ti -—-—— ee BROS. AXMINSTER BRUSSELS, TAPESTRY, SCOTCH, UNION, DUTCH, &c., Xe. 150 ROLLS, Superior Value! New Designs! Se ee et —_-- SO RE Ee ee one ~ TO-DAY, From England via Halifax. — isrussels Carpets, Tapestry Carpets, 7 Kidderminster Carpets, Union Carpets. Kensington Squares, Rugs and Mats, Umbrellas, Zephyrs and Ginghams. ce dotonnwwnd Se lintseiathage HARRIS & STEWART, HOUSE. BUILDING LOTs..- Y AUCTION, on WEDN ISDAY, May TO PICTOU. 22nd, at 12 0’clock, noon, on the pre- mises :— Football Excursion, Queen’s Birthday, Five Building Lots on Upper Queen and Douglass Streets, —ALSO-— _ E Steamer ‘‘ PRINCESS OF WALES” ildi Stow . willleave the Steam Navigation Co’s. Baty agg: Bsre ean oa ng Wharf on Saturday, the 25th inst., at Seven Spring Park Road, o'clock, a m.; returning, will leave Pictou erms at sale. at 4.30 p.m. : The Abegweit Football Team will play the Pictonians on the grounds of the P. A. A. C., Pictou, at 1 o'clock. Other matches wiil also be played by teams from Nova Scotia. A good time guaranteed. The Band of the 82nd Battalion will accom- any the Excursionists. A. McNEILL, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALE. may 15—tl sle Sk -. <e ‘THE LIGHT OF THR WORLD. FOLEY & RUSE'S PATENT Magazines and Hatches, Superseding all other Matches for lighting purposes, Come and get one. To be had only at G. H. HASZARD, Sole Agent, Brown's Block, Queen Square. mayl4 THE BRIGHTON TANNERY —AND— Adjoining Building Lots. AM instructed to sell by Auction, on THURSDAY, May 23rd, at 12 o’clock, noon, on the premises :— The Brighton Tannery Buildings, Machin- ery, Plant, etc., with or without the plot of ground on which said buildings are erected, fronting 140 feet on Brighton Road, and ryn- ning back 161 feet. Atso—The adjoining Six Building Lots fronting on Brighton Road. See plans on large handbills. Terms at sale. A. McNEILL, Auctioneer. may 15—tl ele HOUSE AND PREMISES, AM instructed by James McMurrer, to seil by Auction, on MONDAY, May 20th, at 12 o'clock, noon, on the premises :— His valuable and conveniently situated pro- perty, fronting 40 feet on Grafton Street (be- tween Prince and Hillsborough Streets), and running back 80 feet, with a good Dwelling House and Jarge Barn on the premises. Texrms—One-half the purchase money may remain for a term of years secured by mort, gage on the premises, at six per cent. per annum. A McNEILL, Auctioneer, may 13—6i et DWELLING HOUSE, BY AUCTION. I am instructed by A. A. Ryan, Esq., to sell by Auction, on the premises, ON TUESDAY NEXT, 2ist INST., AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON: His Dwelling House, situated on Fitzroy Street, and partially damaged by fire. Build- ing to be removed before the 10th June. GEO, M. HARRIS, may 18—dy pat tl 4th june mayl4 Auctioneer, P Fare to Pictou and Return, $1.00, Tickets can be had from any of the Football Committee, or on board the steatner. C. LEIGH, Jk., F. W. HALES, Secy. A. F. B. C. Secy. S. N. Co. may 12 Farniture Repair Shop, QUEEN STREET, “Opposite Watson’s Drug Store. | BXURNITURE Repaired, Repainted and Reuphoistered iu fine style. : > * Veneti 3linds Painted ; > ao Charlottetown Driving Park’ cneop UM Painted and Retaped very ‘Raiate staiti | New Signs made in new and fancy style. and Proy incial Exhibition Old Signs Repainted and Relettered.- Association. ¥ Shop Blinds Painted and Lettered in Gold | eat. © —nneannamee | Paints mixed to order, ready for use, all A SECOND CALL of 30 per cent, ($30 a shades, ; : share), upon the subscribed Stock of| Satisfaction assured. the above Association, payable on or before A nice assortment of New Furniture, Pic- 15th June next, has been ordered by the, tures and Picture Mouldings always on hand. Directors. Shareholders will oblige by’ pay-| Give us a call. ing the same to me at the office of Warburton | MecINANIS & GRANT. & Smallwood, Cameron Block. ap24—3m 2aw (w s) oo PHOTOGKAPHS. Secy.-Treasurer, may8—d w tl dte ELLY & CO., World-Famed Photographers, are now ready for business at TAN TON’S SEED POTATOES. STUDED, An we here 0 tan leit ae queues — the very finest wor ; and as we are only here for a few weeks, people wil] make carly engave- a\MPIRE STATE POTATOES, the best) ™°""* mayl6 and earliest for the American market, P, B. ISLAND RAILWAY, NOTICE. OMMENCING MONDAY, 29TH INST., and continuing until Summer Time Table takes etfect, a Special Passenger Train will leave Char- lottetown at 5 15a, m,. daily (Suodays excepted) for Summerside, counectiny there with Steamer for Point du Chene ; retu ning, will leave Sum- merside on arrival of Siermer from Point du Chene, This train will run throughto Tignish, and returu on Wednesdays and Saturdays. J. UNSWORTH, Superintendent. —AL8O0— A large consignment of No. 1 CEDAR and SPRUCE SHINGLES arriving every week, good and cheap. CRACKED OATS, SHORTS and BRAN, fresh and good, H. T. LePAGE, Glasgow House, Seen Street, PASTURE TO LET. re°O LET.—The Pasture on Two Fields, } about 6 acres each, next to the Old Asylum. Apply to PETERS & PETERS. mayl4¢—dy lw wky Railway Office, Ch’sewn, April 268a, 1882, aj 27-m w fil May 20. ae ADOPTI°N.—Three Orphan Boys, aged respectively 10, 8 and 6yesrs. Apply to REV, JAMES SIMPSDN, ownal Street, ti—apy may6—tf