a - TN I a ge eee Local and Other Items. Dri rhe Engineers meet for drill this evening at 8 o'clock. silat \pvanxce.-~Molasses has advanced one cent per gallon in Barbadoes. ee Scorr Act One new summons—second o Tence-—returnable on Friday, has been served. = Po.tice Cournt—-Two drunks—Peter Keenan and James Donovan—were fined $2 each this mornuige - Cri A meeting of the members of the ark Cricket Club will be held in the oftice of Messrs. Davies & Sutherland, on the evening of Friday next at 7.30 o clock. niall INVESTIGATION.—An investigation into the late disastrous fire in this city will be held in the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court to-morrow, k in the afternoon. a Drorrep Deap waILe PLoventne.—Ed- ward Harris, aged 55, of McFarlane settle- ment, Southampton, York County, N. B., dropped dead while ploughing on his farm last Chursday. Heart disease was the cause. > Evipentiy Payin: The Halifax Street Railway carried one miilion. passengers last year, the second of its existence, and the re venue was $16,000 over and above working expenses. The company well satisfied with their investment. sit cine Freeman Bros., of have gathered from 62 hens 3,905 eggs, or 3254 dozen from December 1 to May 15. The hens were mostly white leghorns from stock imported from the States. They have a pen 5ixl6, capable of holding 200 hens, which they intend to fill with pure bred fowls of the bent laying breed. KET commencing at 3 o'clo are Amherst, Some Eaes. ovideiin Wizarp O1.—The Wizard Oil Concert Co. gave another of their popular entertainments to a large audience’ in the Lyceum last even- ing. Several new features were introduced, and each number on the programme was loudly applauded. Wizard Oil sold rapidly. The prizes offered were a diamond ring, a cake basket anda pickle castor. The first-men- tioned article fel] to the lot of Mr. Mabon, the second to Prof. Hawley, and the third to a young lad whose name we did not learn The Co. remain during this week, giving an entertainment each evening. connie From Boston.—The steamer Worcester, Capt. Nickerson, with the usual general cargo and the following passengers, arrived from Boston at nine o'clock this morning: Miss Dogherty (2) Mrs. Purcell, Mrs. Jas. Martin, Mrs, H. Mclean, Mra, Dixon, Mr. A. Mc- Kenzie, Mr. Grant, Mr. J. Burhoe, Mr, Charles Nicholson, Miss Lizzie Pickering, Miss Jennie Baxton, Mrs. Mary C. Case, Miss Annie Case, Miss Ida Case, Miss Kate Mc- Kenzie, Miss Sarah McDonald, Miss Kate McLeod, Miss Trainor, Mrs. Ellen Burns, Miss Kate Burns, Miss Lizzie Burns. - - Fatar. Cast or Nose BLeepine.—Says the Fredericton Capital: Hatheway Lint, son of Mrs. Charles Parsons, west end, took to bleeding at the nose on Monday, in an ordinary case of nose-bleeding. The blood ran freely but nothing serious was thought of jt at first, until all efforts to check it proved unavailing. He finally began bleeding from the mouth, and continued bleeding almost continuously until about 9 o'clock in the evening, when he expired, The young fellow had been in poor health for a number of years, and for the last few months had been unable to work. Deceased was about twenty years of age. ‘nlienuatiinniitie Wet Reeresentep.—We understand that Canada is well represented at the Interna- tional Exhibition which was opened at Glas- gow on the 7th inst. There is a good display of cereals, {wood, minerals, fish, birds and wild animals. There are besides paintings of aine of the principal cities of the Dominion an a fine collection of photographs of Canadian scenery. It does not appear that manufac- tures are included in the exhibits. The rich display of natural products, however, cannot fait to create a favorable impression of Canada among those visitors to the exhibition who wish to know what kind of a country Canada really is, and what are its cspabilit ies. -. 4-—_— Pienty or Rem.-—Says the Chatham World : ‘The spasmodic efforts at Scott Act enforce- ment stop the sale at respectable places where liquors of fair quality may be obt sined by those who require them, and leave all the dens untouched where poor men throw away their wages and ruin their health. We saw more drunken men in the streets last Sunday than we ever saw in them before an attempt was made to enforce the Scott Act. The sale goes on in the jug taverns without the least attempt on the part of the Scott Act advocates to interfere with it. There is nq money to be got gut of the keepers of these places. The law is a fraud, and the show of enforcing it a farce, ll Summer Arrangements for Travel One of the P. E. Island Steam Navigation Company's steamers plies daily between Sum- merside and Point du Chene, leaving Sum merside at or about 9 o'clock (local time). Qne of the Steam Navigation Companys steamers plies daily between Charlottetown and Pictou leaving Charlottetown at 7 a. m., local time—except on Tuesday of each week. The steamer Heather Belle plies between Charlottetown and Belfast on Tuesday, Wed- nesday and Thursday of each week ; on each Friday between Charlottetown and Cranberry Wharf, going on alternate tea: to Mount Stewart; and on each Saturday between Crapaud and Charlottetown. For times of leaving and rates of fare, see advertisement in another column. The steamer Eldon plies between Charlotte- town and Pinette, Vernon River Bridge and Murray Harbor on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays of each week. The steamer Southport leaves Charlottetown for Shaw's Wharf, calling at Rocky Point and Westville, on the afternoons of Mondays, Tues- days and Fridays, at 4p. m., (local time); and leaves Shaw's Wharf for Charlottetown ou the mornings of Tuesday and Friday at 7 . m. (local time), calling at Westville and Rocky Point. The same steamer leaves Char- lottetown for Rocky Point on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 9.30, m. and 2 p. m. (local time), and on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8.30 a. m., and 9.30 a. m., and at 2 and4 p. m. (local time). On Sunday the steamer leaves Charlottetown for Rocky Point at 9 a. m., and | p. m. ; returning will leave Rocky Point for Cha: lottetown at 9.30 a. m.,and 1.30 » mM. The Rocky Point sail boat sails on Mon- days, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, leav- ing Rocky Point for Charlottetown at 8 a. m., and 10 a, m., and at 12.30 p. m., 3. p. m., and at 5 p. m.; and Charlottetown for Rocky Point at 9a. m., and Ila. m., and at 2. p. m., 4 p. m., and 6 p. m. ~~ e-— Cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, bananas, at Connolly & Co’s., ex Boston boat, 21 eod i a | “THE DAILY EXAMINER, - FELEGRAPHIC NEWS. Special Desvatcues TO THE EXAMINER. Fire at Annapolis. Hatrrax, May 29. Annapolis has been comtlagration. Fire broke out at midnight and destroyed the block containing the Post Office, Bank of Nova Scotia, Dominion Hotel, Malcom’s grocery store, Miss Smith's millinery establishment, Simons’ drug store, the law office of John B. Mills, M. P., the office of Registrar of Probate, and the entire plant of the Annapolis Spec- tater. The loss is $40,000; insurance, $20,000, The origin was undoubtedly in- cendiary. Annapolis produces more in cendiary fires than all other Nova Scotia towns. visited by another le dl Montreal News. Montreal, May 29. A test case has been commenced in Superior Court against the insurance ¢om- bine, on the jexport of cattle—an injunc- tion having been applied for to-day, to restrain the Beaver line from carrying on an insurance business, being common car- riers. Joseph Angel's mangled remains were found to-day in the ruins of the wrecked gasometer, his features being scarcely re? cognizable. A post mortem examination of the remains of McAffee showed that his death’ was caused by inhaling inflammable gas. A Satisfactory Appointment. Hauirax, May 29. The appointment of C. H. Tupper, Minister of Fisheries, gives special satis- faction to Nova Scotia. He will be sworn in before General Sir John Ross as suon as his commission arrives. The election will take place immediately. It is not known yet whether there will be any opposition to Mr. Tupper or not. His private secre- tary will be C, C, Chapman, formerly secre- tary to Sir Charles. But little doubt is now felt that Hon. Mr. McLelan will become Governor of Nova Scotia. The Fisheries Treaty. Wasaineton, May 29. The Senate to-day began the considera- ation of the Fishery Treaty in open session® Mr. Frye, of Maine, spoke at length in op- position to the treaty, detailing the history of fishery treaties and declaring that the entire object of Great Britain and Canada was to get possession of the United States market. He advocated the enforcement of the non-intercourse feature of the Retalia- tion Act. Train Wrecked. PrrrssurG, May 29. During a heavy windstorm that passed over Western Pensylvania yesterday a passenger train on the Pittsburg & Western Railway, while running at a high rate of speed, near Clarion Station, was blown from the track into aditch. All the pas- sengers and trainmen were injured, some seriously. Miss Rankine, of Clarion, was fatally hurt. The road is completely blocked. The Longley Case. Toronto, May 29. The Toronto district meeting of the Methodist Church to-day, after ‘consider- able discussion, adopted the committee's report recommending the expulsion of Rev. Mr. Longley, late pastor of Queen Street Methodist Church. The matter will be re- ferred tothe Niagara Conference to be finally dealt with. the C. P. R. Guarantee. Ortawa, May 29. At a meeting of the Cabinet to-day the agreement by which the Pacific Railway Company receive a guarantee upon their bonds upon specified security, was finally ratified in accordance with the Act of last session. The trustees are Hon. Messrs. Foster and Abbott and R. D. Angus. Canadian News. Vrrawa, May 29. The steamer La Canadien will visit the Magdalen Islands to remove the crew of the Hebe, whe have been quarantined at Brigon Island for some months. Colonel Oliver, commandant of the King- ston Military College, has forwarded his resignation to the Government. The ques- tion as to who will succeed him has not yet been considered. A Fatal Fire. GRAVENHURST, Ont. May 29. A terrible fire occurred at Uffing, about twelve miles from here, last night, when Frederick M. Joye, the old and faith- ful township clerk, with his ~ wife and three children two boys and a a little girl 5, 9 and 11 years respectively, became food for the flames. The wind wasso strong that nothing could be done to render any assistance. Only one member of the family, a girl aged 13, escaped. A Higher Grade. Wasnineton, May 29. The Senate has passed a bill to revive the grade of General of the army, conferring it on Lieut.-General Sheridan. There were only seven votes in the negative. Weather Bulletin. Toronto, May 30--10 a. m. Moderate winds, mostly fair with local showers, higher temperature. RHUBARB at R. K. Brace’s. Fresh oranges, lemons, rhubarb, etc., by Boston boat at Connolly & Co’s. 2i eod —_—e Fresu Soda, Lemon, Orange and Shrews- bury Biscuit, Just opened at Beer & Goff’s. my30 2i RememBer the sale of Mr. Holman’s build- ing lot on Great George Street, to-morrow at 12 o’clock,—G. M. Harris. MOTEL ARRIVALS. HOTEL May 29-—-Miss Knight, Souris; O New- combe, Toronto; W B Murdock,W H Morgan, Montreal; Wm Richards, Bideford. 30 Howitt McLean, Boston; M B Smith, Mon- treal; Wm Boyd, Liverpool, Eng; 8S D Jewett, Denmark, Me. OSBORNE DAVIES, HOUSE. May 29 ton, Murray Harbor; C L Baxter, Portland, Me; A C Smith, St. John. 30—C Pease, W oodstock, Ont; D R Campbell, C C Rhodes, Halifax. SHIP NEWS. CHARLOTTETOWN. ENTERED. PORT OF May 23—ss Eldon, McRae, Vernon River Bridge; Speedaway, Stewart, West Point. the | May 30—Enterprise, Ball, New Glasgow; Corsair, Christensen, Cow Bay. CLEARED, May 29—ss-Eidon, McRae, Murray Harbor; Fearnot, Moore, Sydney, bal; Pholine, Marsbman, Mary Covell, Chapman, Albion, Wry, Buctouche, bal; Maggie, Hingley, River John; Speedaway, Stewart, West Point; Petite Riviere; Trenholn, Pomt du Chene, pro. May 30—R Munn, Burke, Pictou,oats; Daniel, Roberts, Wallace, bal. -_— re DIED. At his residence, South Lake, Lot 47, May 8th, leaving a large circle of relatives and friends, besides his widow and four helpless children, to mourn the loss of a true friend, a loving husband and_ indulgent parent, Donald A. Stewart passed from the earth life, we trust, to a higher and better. To the God of the widow, the Father of the fatherless and to the loving hearts and willing hands in her community we commend the sorrowing widow and her helpless little ones. Sister Jessie, daughter of the late Peter Campbell, peacefully and gently went to rest at Montague, May 25, aged 84 years. In early life she gave herself to God. She lived a life of faith in the Son of God, and finally fell asleep in Jesus. ‘‘ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” Fresu Rhubarb, Tomatoes, Bananas, and Bermuda Onions, just received at Beer & Gofl's. my30 2i oe SEEDs, SEEDsS.—Barley, Buckwheat, Timo- thy, Clover and Turnip Seed in large quanti- ties. Also, afew bags of Wheat. We buy Eggs for cash or goods.—W. P. Colwill. may 10, 4 wks +208” Tue excellent lines of ladies boots and shoes, with long and short vamps, low heels and wide toes, medium and high heels, heavy and light soles, now in stock at Goff Rres. are attracting attention. VALUABLE BUILDING LOT, BY AUCTION, [2 instructed by JOHN HOLMAN, ESQ., to sell by Auction, on the Premises, On Thursday Next, 3fst Inst., AT 12 O'CLOCK, Great George Street, Mr. Wiiliam Peardon. ~ 4 Plan may be seen at my office. Terms easy and made known at sale. G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. siz TONS. joining the. Property of may26—tl sle DANDED WIR JUST RECEIVED AND Selling Cheap AT W. E. DAWSON’S. may 28—tf Household Furniture. I WILL SELL BY AUCTION, ° ON TUESDAY, Sth JUNE, AT 11 O'CLOCK, A. M., At the Residence of Miss DesBrisay, * The Hill,” ALL HER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, —OOMPRISING — Drawing Room, Dining Room, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloth, Crockery, Glassware, etc., etc. Also—1 Piano. G. M. HARRIS, may26—tl sle Auctioneer. Hotel, by Auction. I am instructed to sell by Auction, on the Premises, ON MONDAY, JUNE 4th, AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON, THAT WELL-KNOWN HOTEL, —ON THE— Corner of Pownal and Sidney Streets, Now occupied by Richard Pickard, Esq. This Hotel is conveniently situated, within five minutes’ walk of the business portion of the city. G. M. HARRIs, may2I-—tl sle Auctioneer. $1,000 Reward. THE ABOVE REWARD will be given by the City of Charlottetown to any person who will give such evidence as will lead tothe con- viction of the person who feloniously set on fire and burnt the Excelsior Roller Rink, in this city, on Monday night, the l4th ot May, inst. By order of the Mayor. A. H. McPHERSON, City Clerk. Mayor's Office, May 22, 1888—2w 3aw D A MeLeod, Eldon; Alex Raulss | That_ Valuable BUIERING ROT, situated om) ” Batt ae’ ey ‘eh .aigines’ 4) cela ih pie mS ‘Valuable Household Furniture, BY A UCTION ; | Thave received instructions from MRS, GREY to sell by Auction, at her Residence, INK RMAN HOUSE, -ON— } ‘Wednesday and Thursday, | JUNE Gth and 7th, COMMENCING AT ELEVEN Q’CLOCK ALL HER HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, com- prising Drawing Room and Bedroom Suites, Brussels Carpe's, Rugs. Knglish Oilcloth, Lace Curtains, Cornices, Mirrors, side Tables, Centre fables, Extension ‘Table (very large), and leather covered Chairs, Dinner, Tea and Dessert Sets, G-assware, Cutlery and Silverware, Hall Table (inarble), and Chairs, Bedroom Furniture, Ward- robes, Hair Mattrasses Spring Beds, fine large Feather Beds, Blankets, Pillows, ete. Catalogues in due time. G. M. HARRIS, - Auctionoer may'ld dy & wky tl sle BUILDING LOTS BY AUCTION. I am instructed to sell by Auction, on the Premises, on Saturday, 2ad day of June, AT 12 O'CLOCK, NOON, six BUILDING LOTS, 50x142 feet, fronting on Orlebar Street, in the rear of the residence odd, forme:ly occupied by Hon. Thos. W. D There Lots are valuable for building purposes, as they are situated onthe highest land the city. Terms easy ; made known at sale. G. M. HARRIS, may22—eod tl] sle wky Auctioneer, Public Auction. be sold by Public alah on the Premises, O T Kent Street, Charlottetown, on TUESDAY, the 12th day of Juae next, at the hour of Eleven o’clock in the forenoon, that Brick Shop, Dweill- ing House and Premises situated on the north side of Kent Street, snd occupied by the under- signed. This is a very desirable Property, and well situated for a Grocery or other small Shop business. ‘Terms at sale. A good title will be guaranteed, _ For further partieglars apply to Messrs. Davies & Sutherland. ; Dated this 220d May, A. D. 188%, JAMES B. POLLARD, dy 3aw tlsle Childrens’ Carriages, VERY may23 OUBAr~-auy UNAVES,. Call at once and get Bargains at JOHN NEWSON'S. Pt a Oats Wanted. FIVE THOUSAND BUSHELS GOOD BLACK OATS wanted at once. Highest Cash Price paid for same, . HORACE HASZARD. .Ch’town, May 23, 1888—2w eod ' LOBSTERS. THE Subscriber is open to purchase for Cash good reliable brands of CANNED LOB- STERKS, talls and flats, HORACE HASZARD. may26—2w eod WANTS, LOST, FOUND dc. PASTURM for three Cows at“ Maryfela” with aftergrass; water on the place. Apply to J. G. EcksTaprT, may30 a ANT MAKERS WANTED. — Experienced Pant Makers wanted at B. S. Davies & Co’s., Merchant Tailors, Cameron Block, 3i~may20 MARINE VILLA TO LET.—The House and . Premises now occupied by Fenton T. New- bery, Msq., Dundas Ksplanade. Possession given about the first of August. Apply to B. Davigs. may30—2i y ANTED.—A General Servant. Mrs. Lioyp, Queen Street. WANTED.—A Salesman who has had some experience in a Dry Goods Store. Address P. O. Box 25, Charlottetown, 5i—may30 Apply ta may 30 W ANTED,.—A Boy about 15 or 16 years of age to take care of horse andcow. Apply to Mrs. OWEN CONNOLLY, 5i—may29 ‘WANTED TO PURCHASE.—Fifty Head of _ Dry Cows.. Apply at W. P. Colwill’s, North Side Queen Square, Charlottetown.—DaNiIxL M. HOWARD, Kingston. dy lw—may29 To LET.—A comfortable Cottage on Upper Hillsborough Street, containing nine rooms, besides wantries, etc. Apply to W. LerrcH. may29—3i eod pd * For SALE—At a bargain, a double seated waggon, Can be seen at Worth’s Livery Stables. Apply te John Higgins. may 29, 4i FOR SALE.—A pure bred Jersey Bull Calf, two months old, very handsome, solid color, with black points, dam Luna Bélle, 11,576, ,A. J. C. C.. sire, Bell’s Pogis, 15,364, A. J. C. C,—T. HEATH HAVILAND. may 29 WANTED.—A Journeyman Shoemaker. Good wages and steady work tothe right man. Apply to J. H. BELL. tf—may28 T° LET.—That pleasantly situated Dwelling House on the West Side of DesBrisay Street (Ilead of Hilisborough), now occupied by Joseph Kuight, Esq. Possession on Ist June,—JAMES DesBrisay. tf—may28 [0 THE BOYS !~—A Dog Sulky, manufactured by the subscriber, for sale, Inquire at the Carriage Factory of J. J. SEAMAN, may2j—s w f Fok SALE.— One or two choice Building Lots on Upper Prince Street, opposite the resi- dence of Mayor Haviland. Apply to N. WuHiITs, P. 0. Department. 5i—may26 frok SALE—At Mark Wright & Co’s., a sample Kincross Double Bed, folds up so as to look like a mantelina room. Large numbers s6ld in St. John, 3i—may26 T? LET:—Shop now occupied by A. G. Bremner as a Bookstore, Upper Queen Street, with or without Dwelling.—R. Kx. BRACE, may23—dy lw eod 2w Bex WANTED—For general work ina Store. Apply at W. R. WaTSON’s. may22—dy tf To LET.—A Residence near the entrance of St. Peter’s Road, reoontly in the occupation of the late Superintendent of the P. E. Island Rail- way. Immediate possession. Apply to J, A. LONG WORTH, tf ap25 y ANTED.—One Carriage Wood Worker and one Carriage Painter. Good wages and steady employment given. Apply to ALEX. ROBINSON, Chatham Carriage and Sleigh Works, Chatham, N. B. P.O. Box 16. may12 T° Lut Sete Tenement on Qauéen Street. Apply to J. McGriu. lw—mayl2 \ - WEDNESDAY, An Interesting Column for Ladics, ae —_— ees ene tena MAY 30, smaller Mantles to take the lead. Pinks \ shapes being | Hollywood and eX trimmings. Islaucd—-where they will see adl and & great. many more. nets is extremely fashionable. Poppies Bonnets and Hats. t8S8. tints are all in excellent taste. will reign supreme in the new shades. Judging from the immense variety of lovely Washing Goods shown, this is te be a ‘‘ Cotton Season” in earnest. Zephyrs are particularly pretty and useful, Light Biues, and Greys gathered or even finely pleated in the upper parts, are exceedingly fashionable, and it is a very prettv style. Small Bonnets and large , Hats are undoubtedly leading styles in headwear—favorite La Flowers will be, and in fact are; in very general use. They are so perfectly imitated, and have such charming possibilities, that all the leading Milliners hail them with delight. variety of new Ribbons shown is unprecedented, whilst Laces, Tulles, &c., are also used largely for The variety in Millinery Trimmings and Headwear is so large that we recommend ail who want a more thorough knowledge of them to call at BEER BROS:,—thevlargest importers of these goods on the e styles we mention Indeed, everyone can be suied this season—the variety of shapes shown is sp great and ihe styles so pretty. Lace edging to Bon- used, as also are Roses and Tulips, and Ivy leaves have been used with the utmost profusion lately on both In Jerseys, the leading favorites are the Nordica, Blouse; and the Norfolk. pretty novelties are also in Summer Parasols, Gloves, Prints, &c., all of which may be procured at BEER BROS., QUEEN STREET, Opposite the Market Square. Smart Mantles for street wear are shown in Corded Silks, Jetter Gauze, Striped and Brocaded Velvets, and Silks adorned with epaulettes and plaques of jet, for never was jet more lavishly displayed than just now, and some of the are nothing more or less than a mass of beads, which sparkle at €very movement of the wearer. Lace asa trimming ‘promises much, afd it is also to be much worn for dresses, especially black Chantilly mounted upon white, rose, heliotrope, pale blue, salmon, &c. the new colors now being shown, browns and fawns promise Among Grey, putty, clove and most lovely fawn Stripes and plain materials being favorites. Jerseys, smocked, Tosca, Fairmont. The are much Many NEW. STOCK Now Open. NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW MiLLINERY, NEW HATS, NEW FLOWERS, NEW RIBBONS, NEW FEATHERS, NEW GLOVES, EVERYTHING CHEAP, at J. B. MACDONALD. NEW AND BANKRUPT STOCK —OFr-— CLOTHING, JUST OPENED: $3,000 WORTH, —FOR— Men, Boys & Children, Bought at Bankrupt Sale in Montreal at a great Sacrifice, and will be SOLD OFF VERY CHEAP. Don’t Buy until You see this Stock at J. B. MACDONALD'S. Sage To choose for themselves May 1— eod tf HOU F&F Just Opened, 50 Dozen o $$$ FP. J. FORAN Is doing an Immense Trade, and is bound to increase it by giving his Customers PERFECT-FITTING CLOTHES Made up by Skilled Workmen, at prices that will bring the population of P. E. Island to the Dry Goods Store of the late Owen Connolly, {rom a nice assortment of CANADIAN & FOREIGN GOODS. Ladies’ Tailoring dene in the Latest American Styles. Pp, J. FORAN, QUEEN STREET, CHARLOTTETOWN, SUCCESS! Gloves ! A ag ad 80 above celebrated brand of Kid Gloves, New Stud Fastening, Colored Stitch Back, ONLY 80 CENTS A PAIR. —— ee STANLEY BROTHERS, Ch’town, April 21, 1888,—eod & wky. a BROWN’S BLOCK.