so = * owe, © ec oe bi i aes SPP as 5 ee Ee oe a 4 € * 4 % ‘4 ot oom ‘ *% . . SC ee oT al _, = a Bok GE BEL EPR AE ARORA VOL 2. CHARLOTTEYOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. ee | nana _ = ene aan ggg nalh, Seem an ‘ E EXAMINER. Y 14, 1878 NO, 206. THE Is Published every Evening. Dairy Examiner’ To Trustees of Gouniry Schools < ys Trustees of several Districts have OFFICE: been applying for school furniture, and in INGS’ BUILDING, CORNER OF WATER /|every instance consider the American and ‘ an 2 che de tlenwe ees Coen ieeee Canadian Combination Seat and Desk to < AND GREAT GEORGE STREETS, { i I ination eat an Ne k too ex : pensive, I have just got up a Combination Charlottetown, P. EK. L that is stronger, neater, and one-third cheaper or than those that have been imported. Call and RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION : see samples of the different sizes, City School Six Months, $2 50 Trustees fully approve of them. Three Months 1 25 MARK BUTCHER? a eel 0 50 Dec. 18, 1S77—ex Im ne a pat pres 4i (me Monta, ' ’ male ssiertinninennninentisenentinnasamiliatiijh uliaeailaasiiniy sntatteianlainimsesienicsiinnsiielipiliinaiail ” One Week, . . 0 12 ez” Advertising at most moderate rates. (‘ontracts may be made for monthly, quar terly, or half-yearly advertisements, on appli- : Z iJ. W. MITCHELL, Otlice Sup’t. eat ron. W. L. COTTON, Manager. | } The Weekly Examiner Is Published every Friday. OFFICE : INGS’ BUILDING, CORNER OF WATER AND GREAT GEORGE STREETS, Charlottetown, P. FE. L Subscription price, postage prepaid, $1.00 per year, in advance. x@- Rates of advertising, in the Weekly Examiner, will be as follows : $0 50 First insertion, per inch, ae Y 1Z Each continuation, ** ia 1¢_ Contracts may be made for quarterly, half yearly, and yearly advertisements on : application at the office. W. L. Corron J. W. MircuHett, Manager. | Oflice Sup’t. eS DR IL LE A CHAD 10 THE PROLIC \ THILE taking this opportunity of thank? ino our Numerous customers for the jibera: manner in which they have patron zed OUR NEW STUDIO, we would inform them that we have now increased facilities tor the production of first-class work, and are prepared to make Puoroeuapus ofa Slyle and Qualily thal has never been before allempled in Uus Cily. We have on exhibition, at our Rooms, a large number of Photograps «f every variety, including the BEAUTIFUL PHOT) - ENAMEL be most beautiful style of Photograph known, possessing a sofiness and delicacy of coloring that has never been equalled. This elegant picture has become deserved!) pupa ar elsewhere, and caunot fail to be- come so here. Though the finish of our Photographs cannot be excelied, we would direct atten- tion tu the beautiful Glaee Pictures which we make. They possess a highly enamelled surface, and are practicaily indes- tructible, und will retain their freshness and beauty for any length of time, If they become soiled they can easily be cleaned, as they will not lose any of their beauty by being wet, ‘This valuadle quality, com- bined with tbeir remarkable elegance, make them very suitable for presents; while the difficulty of their production will prevent them ever becoming so common as to lessen their value. Our patrons cap have one or all of their Photos finished in this style—an advantage which cannot be obtained elsewhere. ' We give special attention to making Groups of Families, Societies, Schools, &¢ Qur pictures of children are sufficient evidence’ of our success in this difficult branch of our art. Our ¥NLARGEMENTS, finished in India Ink, Paste), Creyon, Oil and Water Colors, have made a tavorable reputation for them selves throughout the Lower Provinces. Partieg intending to have Photographs made will find it to their advantage to sit early, as the number of our cu ‘tomers makes some delay in the delivery of tbe Photos unavoidable. We prefer to have our silters come by appointment, Photugraphs can be obtained for less mouey elsewhere ; bul ia this case We ask that quality be given the preference; as- suring tne public that they will fiad pur charges very moderate, ROSS BROS,. Cor. Queen and Dorchester Streets, opposite Connolly's Bank. Sept. 19, 1877—3m eod Coarse Salt for Packing. TOUFTY. TONS Coarse Salt, three hundre Bags do, For sale by HASZARD BROS. Deo. 8, 1877—1m eod ‘SWEET ORANGES, A PPLES, Lemons, Grapes, Figs, Nuts, A Onions, Raisins, Currants, Spaces. All kinds Crackers, Preserves, and the largest as- sortment of Confectionery to be had on the Island, Faney Toys, Flour (by the bbl or Ib.), Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles, Pepper, Mus- tard, Vinegar, and a variety of Groceries. ALEX. McKENZIE, Queen Street. Ch’town, Dec. 27, 1877.—tu&fr3w LD TYPE.—About 500 Ibs, on sale at GENERA! AGENCY ROTICE, [ GEG to announce to the Teapg of this City, and the Island generally, that om the i4th of JANUARY 1 will have a com. plete ASSORTHENT OF SAMPLES, of the foliowing lines of Goods for Spring and Summer: English & Canadian TWEEDS & WOOLLENS, BOOTS & SHOES, AMERICAN COTTONS, Readymade Clothing AMERICAN RUBBER GOODS, IN GREAT VARIETY. Tobacco & Cigars, Confectionery, Coifse & Spices, Naval Stores, Teas, Sugars. I am also Sous Agent for the Lower Provinces for Wyarr & Co’s (London) CELEBRATED Pickles, Sauces, Jellies, Ete,, —AND— E. James & Son's (Plymouth) celebrated STARCH, BLUE & DOME LEAD. This Notice is only to the Trade—no Re- tail orders being solicited or accepted. Sample Rooms at No, 9 Queen St., over the Otfice of Messrs. Hyndman Rrothers. JOHN H, CATHRAE, Ch’town, Nov. 23, Li:77—w view » H. VINNICOMBE, PIANS FORTE REGULATOR 4 LL parties leaving their orders for Tuning 4% at Bremner Bros. will receive the best attention. Aii who have Pianos in Charlottetown would do well to have them tuned by the year, keeping their instruments in perfect order all the time A visit once a year at least will be madet all parts of the Island. or oftner if required BLANK BILL - HRADS e BLANK STATEMENTS, -—-AND— BUSINESS CARDS! Furnished promptly and cheaply, to order, at the EXAMINER OFFICE, INGS’ BUILDING, Corner Great George and Water Streets. SEE HERE MEN! F you want SLEI ‘HS or CARRIAGES made of best Ame ‘ican Wood, in latest style, or your Horse Siod in FIRST-CLASS STYLE, call on the undersigned. All work warranted or no yay. i J. C. KEEFE, North side Queen’s Square. Ch’town, Dec. 5, 1877. International Hotel! (FORMERLY RANKIN HOUSE) Cornsr of Pownal & Sydnay Streets, CHARLOTTETOWN, P. E. L Private and permanent Boarders can be ac- commodated on very moderate terms, during the winter season, at the International. D. MGISAAC, Dec. 19, 1877—2m . Proprietor, | | 18'7S: { j ! pd BR PA FURNISHES MORE NEWS, FOR LESS MONEY THAN ANY OTHER PAPER IN THE PROVINCE. el [é Contains Twenty-eight Columns, nearly every one of which is in closely set READING MATTER. CONSIDER OUR TERMS: SINGLE COPIES to the 3lst December, 1878—thirteen months—$1,.00 in ad- vance. SIX COPIES to one address, or addressed separately, as desired, $5.50 in advance. TEN COPIES to on address, or addresse. separately, as desired, $9.00 in advanced FIFTEEN COPIES to one address, or addressed separately, as required, $13.50 in advance. TWENTY COPIES ‘to one address, or _ addressed separately, as desired, $17.00, IN DULL TIMES —GET THE— CHEAPEST AND BRST! The Weekly lixaminer is acknowledged to be ahead of any other paper in the Province in the item of LOCAL NEWS, and is always well filled with Political, Shipping, Commercial and General Information. The debates of the Local Legislatnre will be carefully and impartially given. Special tele- grams and letters from ‘‘Our Own Ottawa Correspondent” will contain everything of in- terest transpiring in the Dominion Parlia- ment. A Good Story will be made a specialty. The Daily Examiner | Will be sent to any part of the Province, the Dominion, United States or Great Britain on receipt of For Six Months, - - - - $2.50 For Three Months, - - - - 1.25 For @ne Month, ---:- = 50 THE LATEST YET ! E new Patent CLOTHES-HORSE, the most complete ever invented, ating cheap. Also WANTED—a first-class Carriage | 0 a a aay” | mt One J.C. KEEFE, | Tax Examiner OFvicn | Deo, &, 1877. North Side Queen’s Square. ! sax ADDRESS, W. L. COTTON, Manager Examiner Printing and Publishing Company. Oh’town, Dec. 6, 1877. JJoctry. ! | D ’ 2 : y , cn't Drink To-Night. oe, eee 8 I Yeft my mother at the door, My sister by her side ; ryyr : ° Their clasped hands and loving looks | Forbacde their doubts to hide : it left and met with comrades gay, | Whea the moon bri ught out her light, And my loving mother whispers me, “Don’t drink, my boy, to-night.” Long years have rolled away since then, My jetty curls are gray; But oh ! those words are with me yet, And will not pass away. I see my mother’s loving face, With goodness radiant; bright, And hear her words raise in mine ears, ‘Don’t drink, my boy, to-night.” My mother now is resting sweet, in the graveyard on the hill, But mother’s words come back to me, And haunt my memory still. I often since have passed the cup ; Oh! then iny heart is right, Because I heard the warning words, ‘Don’t drink, my boy, to-night.” I’ve now passed down the road of life, And soon my race is run, A mother’s warning listened to _ An immortal crown has won. Oh, mothers, with your blessed smile, Look on your boys so bright, And say as you alone can say, ‘Don’t drink, my boy, to-night.” These words will prove a warning when in the thorny paths of life, The boy is in the tempter’s wiles And yielding to the strife. These words will stop the morning cup, And the revelry at night, By whispering back a mother’s voice, ‘* Don’t drink, my boy, to-night.” Suicide after a “Good Time” in Montreal—A Secret Inquest. A man who registered himself as “J. M. Scott, New York City,” in the American House in Montreal, shot himself with a revol- ver in the head early in the morning of New Year's Day, and when discovered was quite dead. Mr. Scott came to Monireal by train on the 26th ult., and has since been drinking heavily, but the night before he committed suicide he was quite sober and acted rational- ly, When he arrived in the city he changed a $10 American bill, and had altogether $25 in his possession. He was given his hotel bill the night before his death and asked to settle it, but he replied that he would pay next morning. After his death it was found that he had no money. He was dressed like a mechanic, and was evidently an American from his accent. Written on a piece of card discovered in his pocket was the following : ‘Robert Cherry Dalbousy, 105.” He stated to people in the hotel that he came to Mon- treal to have a good time. The matter was kept secret until this moraing, neither the press nor the police having been informed of the matter. Great indignation is felt at the Coroner for lending himself to a secret inquest, which was held on the Ist instant. —— —__— Bank of Nevada. FLOOD & O’BRIEN’S GREAT BANK IN SAN FRAN- CISCO.—SKETCH OF THE OWNERS. (San Francisco Letter to Boston Journal.) Gold is tossed about and trucked about as lead and copper are in New York. Mere boys, with canvass bags in their hands, go around carrying and collecting the precious metal. Kegs of gold and bags of gold are thrown on a cart as if they were ‘kegs of nails. In the prin- cipal jewelry stores, necklaces, diamond-stud ded belts and sets, valued at ail the way from 340 to $100,000, are exposed to view and are laid within grabbing distance. The Bank of Nevada is the great gold bank of the city. Its vaults are said to contain over ten millions. Trays of gold stand on the counter, not caged in and wired in as with us, but with as little guard around the money as is thrown around silks in adry goods store. Yet nothing is stolen and nobody attempts it. The bank is owned by Flood & O’Brien, the great Bomanza men. Their income is fabulous—from the mines alone said to be three millions a month. They began life humble enough. They were traders in a small way,and the store is still pointed out where they served their customers tor years. They made friends with the miners, trusted them for goods, loaned them a little money, and when the miners had a good thing they let Flood & O’Brien know it. ‘They were careful, prudent, saving men, and always had ready cash for small adventures. The Bon- anza possession was the result of this thrift and iorecast. Flood is about 50 years of age. build. His tace is expressive of self-possession, resolution and common sense. “His tamily con- sists of a wife, a son and daughter. The daughter is of prepossessing appearance, who puts on no airs. Mrs. Flood is a matronly lady, quiet and benevolent, and enjoys the esteem of her neighbors. She refuses to give large parties because she would have to ignore her friends and acquaintances of humbler days. The family live cosily in a comfortable house, which would not be considered more than re- spectable for a well-to-do mechanic or a mod- erate shopkeeper. Flood’s word is as good as his bond anywhere. O’Brien is an older man, full seventy. He is tall, with very gray hair, aud slightly stoops. Fleod holds the fort in the President’s room and is seen by few per- sons. O’Brien can be found outside in the banking room, a sprightly old man, apparently looking after things. He is unmarried, but lives in princely style in a mansion built by Senator Sharon. His relatives keep the house. One who read the papers for the last six months will not be surprised at the New York Sun's statement, that 330,000,000 was stolen during the year 1877 by persons, holding various positions of trust. he enenceepeerannegenpninoncneneeaeftenaty He is slightly under size, sturdy and stocky in | | Another Ocean Horror—Over One Hundred Lives Lost. } | | New Yorn, Jan. 5.—A Lima letter says the steamer Atacama, belonging to the Pa- cific Steam Navigation Comdany, went to pieces on the rock known ‘* Kompe Oles,” a short distance south of Caldena, on the Chilian coast, on the night of the 30th ult. The captain, all a officers boy many of the crew and rs were lost. In all it is cotiinated 18” miaeok were drowned and 29 saved. The ship was on the voyage from Valparaiso to Callao. She was commanded by Captain Lambert, well- known on the coast, and was well officered. The accident occurred at 8 p. m., when the passengers were below, and so instantineous was the breaking up of the ship that no time was given togain the deck. The cargo lost was not of great value and the passen- gers mostly Chilians were journeying be- tween the ports. The bodies of Captain Lambert and the Purser were recovered. No explanation of a satisfactory character is offered regarding the cause of the disaster. The rock was well-known. Darkness had just come on, and at such an early hour when every one was astir, it seems almost incomprehensible. _— ©: i> -e &——___._._...... Mr. Gladstone in Various Capacities. Acknowledging the gift of an American axe from a Sheffield firm, Mr. Gladstone writes :— “I am very glad that you have added that useful article, the American axe, to the list of our home productions, and I thank you for favoring me with a specimen, which seems, with as much trial as I have made, to possess all the merits of the original. I find it neces- sary to study efficiency in proportion and weight, and it is under this issue I think for soft or free grained woods.” Mr. Gladstone has been as a wood. cutter, a tradesman at Claycross, near Sheffield, axing ae to him oz ea of a timber eller who is prepared to stake a sovereign that his tree waatl be down before Mr: Glad- stone’s. The right hon. gentleman that challenge as a compliment, but says he must at once give in, whatever pretentions he had to excellence having been lost by age and other causes. Mr. Gladstone, who is @ kind of question. answerer in general to the English nation, has at last met with a poser, and confesses himself floored. An irrepressible Hi der, Secretary of the Greenock Highland Society, has written to the hon. gentleman aking his views with re- gard to a wider instruction in the Gaelic language. The right hon, gentleman has not much knowledge of Gaelic, and replies express- ing his incompetence to deal with the interest- ing subject submitted. Miscellaneous News. And now we learn from Rome that the Pope is suffering from a cold. A large and lively grasshopper was found in the grass near Boston the other day. The Italian Senate, by a vote of 72 to 50, has ebolished imprisonment for debt. A four-year-old boy in Middletown, Conn., smokes and swears just like his papa. The bodies of fifteen victims of the candy factory disaster in New York, have been re- covered from the ruins. Our prayers and God's are like two buckets in a well—while one ascends the othor descends. In the Maine House of Representatives there are 50 farmers, 17 shop-keepers, and but 12 lawyers. There were 150 failures in Boston in the last three months of 1877" The te liabili- ties were $2,287,740 ; the assets, $765,610. The worst man financial concern thus far is the Miners’ Trust Company, of Potts- ville, Pennsylvania. One cent on the dellar is all that is left. : Mrs. Mary B. G, Tanner, direct descend- ant of King Henry VIII, died at Piermont, New York, a few days ago, at the age of months. The present English cavalry sword is to be withdrawn and a new one issued witb a solid instead of a basket hilt. The first regiment to receive the new weapon is the 6th oon Guards (carabineers), who embarked for India on the 29th ult. The Trinity Church Fund Society, of Dig- by, N. S., received.from England £100 stg., towards the building of the contemplated. Trinity Church, which will be commenced early in the spring. There is about $4,000 in the building tund. Coffins from Norway, says the British Trade Journal, represents the latest phase of foreign competition, a cargo of several hundred hay- ing been landed ex steamer *‘Cambria,” dur- ing the pas. month. Mr. James Ballantine, a Scotch poet, dram- atist and novelist, has died at his residence at Edinburgh, at the age of 69 years. Mr. Bal- lantine was for a long time bard to the Grand Lodge of Free Masons of He was the head of the firm of glass stainers which bears his name, A reception or street suit of blue embossed velvet, with point lace finish at ths neck and sleeves and diamond ornaments, and a blue velvet bonnet trimined with ostrich tips, were worn by Miss Reese, a Philadelphia belle, Louis, in when married to Mr, Tevis, of St. a Philadelphia Presbyterian Church on Thurs- day last. There was a marriage and a funeral in the same family within twenty-four hours in New- port, R.1., recently, Mr. Edward Nevwton Was married one evening to Miss Mattie Bliss, daughter of W. H. Bliss. The mother of the bridegroom, Mrs. Edward F. Newton, was buried from the same house on the ing, in compliance with the wish of. expressed. the deceased that the marriage shovld be con- summated previous to the eeeeet Pies } remaibs, the American axe comes out well, especially | one hundred and one years and ven is rue desde Pads coe a ee i Miia t iets