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Horses for the British Army.

Ir appears that there is a large deficiency in the supply of horses required for both the household cavalry and the dragoon re- giments of the British Army. Under these circumstances we may be sure that Canada will at once take steps to improve in the breeding of horses and encourage the raising of suitable remounts. And where cun better horses be raised than in P. E. Island—one of the nearest points in Canada to the British market /

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Business and its Prospects.

Tue Toronto Globe, in a recent issue,

said :—

* Although the slight advance in the prices of cereals has not been maintained, and a great falling off in exports has been one of the effects of that advance, the money market in the United States and Canada is much easier than it was afew weeks ago, the prices of leading stocks are better and firmer, and there is a general feeling of confidence that is very satisfactory. * * * We may well congratulate the people of Canada at the close of the year because, although the harvest was poor andthe prices of their export staples have been low, the financial condition 1s so satigfactory and ihe general business of the country is on so sound a basis.”

This congratulation is good. The Na- tional Policy hasn't ‘* ruined the country.” On the contrary, the country is prosperous, and, mirabile dictu, the Globe admits the fact }

The Montreal Ster says :—

** It is worthy of remark that when a busi- ness house fails in any part of the Dominlon in these days, the whole or the greater num- ber of the creditors are Canadians. This was not. the case some years ago. Then the chief creditors of bankrupt firms lived in Great Britain. This shows that in business as well as in other matters Canada has become less dependent on other countries.”

The Montreal opinion that

Gazette expresses the

_ “The country is on a sound basis, and be- lieves that the outlook for the coming year is brighter than for a long time past.”

But the Gazette adds the following sea- sonable word of caution :—

“Prudence in dispensing credits is still very necessary, and prompt collections dur- ing the winter are desirable to enable obliga- tions falling due in February, March and April to be met, but there is noreason to apprehend that, with the continued exercise of conservatism onthe part of both lenders and borrowers, the present state of trade will undergo any change for the worse.”

A“Sun” That Doesn't Shine For All.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.

1. Is Prince Edward Islanda good country to emigrate to to carry ou farming or cattle raising ? 2. Di«s land tuere bring a high price in market ? 3. Please give receipe fur harmie<s ha r dye

C. C. Chardon, Neb,

1. Weshould hardly think so. The sum-

mers are not warm enough to grow Indian corn, but root crops can be grown with suc- cess, unl cattle can be raised. Oats, potatoes and turnips are the principle crops, and of these the Island produced in 1881, 34 million bushels of oats, 6 million bushe’'s of potatoes, aud 14 million bushels of turnips. 2. We think not You should write, for full infor- mation, to the Hon, Wiliiam Campbell, Minister of Public Works, Charlottetown, P. E. 1. 3. We do not think it has yet been discovered,

From the foregoing, clipped from the New York Sun of the 19th ult., it would appear as if the great daily were not anxious to encourage emigration to this fair Pro- vince. But then the Sun’s replies may have been the outcome of ignorance rather than a disposition to deceive. Will our contemporary inform ** ©. C.” for us, that there is no better country under the sun for the purposes indicated in the question ; that the price of land is by ao means high, and the climate su health-giving as to do away with any necessity for dye !

Editorial Notes.

—Heavy snowstorms and unusually cold weather are reported from France, Austria and other European countries.

— Leo XII. is almost a teetoaller,drink- ing, if any wine, a very little sour claret at his simple dinner. Perhaps it is the irony of fate as well as ignorance that has sent him, among his Jubilee gifts, about six thousand baskets of champagne from vari- French vineyard owners.

—The doctors have agreed to a favorable bulletin

concerning the Crown Prince. Dr. Ma Kenzie states that for more than a month the Crown Prince has been free from the unpleasant sensation in his throat

which he first experienced last January Dr. Mackenzie describes the Crown Prince as hopeful and cheerful.

: rhe Toronto Globe, in the course of an address to Mr. Chamberlain, says :—

** Every man for his own hearth first, every statesinan for his own country first—this is

| which you really give us. More power to your principles, and good luck to every application of them by ourselves {”

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the lesson

on ~— the present Dominion Govern- ment have acted. The Globe j i

8 a ter fast. ear

— It is stated that Lord Stanley h induced to accept the Sonia ship of Canada. A correspondent Writes: ‘Lord Stanley’s career as Secretary for War and Colonial Secretary, shows that he possesses in @ high degree all the busi- ness requisites for the high post which he has accepted, while socially he may be expected to prove a brilliant success. By birth belonging to our very highest aristo- eracy, his manner is eminently pleasant and atiable. Though, in his Parliamentary career he did not take rank as an orator, he is 4 ready and pleasing speaker, and has all savoir faire to be expected from birth and ens — 1 may ae to predict

‘Mat society at your capi agreea Surprive ia store.” eins me

—Sir John Macdonald says that Com- mercial Union might bea very good thing

i States would have with it; L, th Canada would have nothing to do with it.

—We fully sympathize with those who protest against the summary manner in which Marshal Fiynn was dismissed, as extremely ‘‘shabby,”’ and in the last de- gree harsh on the part of the corporation. Yet we cannot agree with those who con- demn the electors who signed the petition for the discharge,—they only exercised their undoubted right. Nor do we think it right to lay the blame upon Orient Divi- sion ; for we know nothing about the acts of Orient Division, and having no good evi- dence to the contrary, are bound to pre- sume that its members are engaged in the laudable effurt of keeping sober themselves and trying to induce others to keep sober. Nor do we believe in condemning the new Marshal before he is fairly tried. Put the responsibility where it properly belongs— on the six membors of the City Council who voted for the discharge, and hold them accountable. Fair play is bonny play. The right will prevail at the last.

—We are indebted to E. L. Lydiard, Esq., for the following statement of exports

of produce from Queen’s and King’s Counties for December, 1887 :— PoraToEs, — Colonial....... 65,279 bush. $18,290 Foreign........ 257,652 ** 65,789 322,931 $34,079 OatTs,— a a aS 120,273 bush. $33,676 Foreign....... 34,626 os 9,628 154,899 $ 43,304 STARCH, — Colonial. . 240 cwt S450 Fisu,- (all, including canned) SE. 0 605% s _39 Foreign .... 2,549 $2,586 MEATs,— Colonial...... $1,361 Foreign. .... 2,433 $3,794 Meats, — (canned) Colonial....... 431 cases $1,540 Foreign....... = 3,230 1,493 $4,770 CaTTLE,— Foreign . $524 Egcs,— Foreign....... 21,583 doz. $4,506 SHIPS,— Sold abroad... 3,950 tons $12,000 MISCELLANEOUS,— Colonial....... $1,789 Foreign....... 4,015 $5,804 i oe knee $161,847

Mangled by the Cruel Cars.

4 BRAKEMAN GOES INTO ETERNITY WITH THE OLD YEAR. An inquest was held at Truro, on Satur- day evening last, on the body uf brakeman Lawria Hennessey, who was killed at Alton tank at fouro’cluck inthe afternoon, by falling under a special train. “The train consisted of three flat cars loaded with cedar fence posts, several coal cars and the van. The evidence taken threw no light whatever upon the cause of the accident, but it is supposed that in crossing between | the cars, in going to put on brakes, he fell | and was run over by the rear portion of

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the train. No one so far asknown saw him fall. About amile fromthe Alton } tank, Fireman Sutherland says the engine | gong rang suddenly. He looked out, | missed Hennessey, and went back over three carsto look for him. When the train was stopped at the tank, he informed

Conductor Daley and Herritt. The latter immediately ran back, and discovered Hennessey lying ten feet from the track against a bunch of _ alder bushes. Hennessey was alive, con-

scious and said he was freezing. Both his legs were crushed, one below the knee, the other above ; the bones protruded, and the flesh was terribly mangled. His head had several cuts upon it. The train was backed up and the man taxen on board the van and hurried through to Shubenacadie. He died shortly afterwards. The body was brought back to Truro and an inquest held. The verdict rendered was in accordance with the evidence, no blame being attached to the railway department or other employees. Hennessey was twenty years old and had been in the railway employ six weeks. A — ee

A Wonderful Discovery.

AN IMMENSE AND BEAUTIFUL SUBTERRANEAN CAVE FOUND IN KENTUCKY.

A despatch from Bloomfield, Kentucky, teports: **J. A. Allen, of this place, while excavating the foundation for a new mill, struck the dome of a cavern of immense proportions, Messrs. Allan and Hurst ex- plored it for a distance of over two miles and discovered an opening ina cliff on the farm of Benj. Wilson, and a well beaten path was easily discerned that was once trodden by human belngs, although it is now in many places covered with forest trees and undergrowth. On one of the large avenues numerous evidences existed that the place had been the abode of the came men, as numerous relics were found inthe shape of pottery and bronze. A sepulchre was discovered and in it are numerous bodies. The forma- tions in the cave are beautiful beyond description. Stately towers of stalagamites and beautiful pendants of translucent stalagamites, suggestive and grotesque, and uniyue figures are encountered all along the wonderful subterranean avenues. There is a beautiful little lake, with water as clear as crystal, and asis usual in cave streams it is full of tiny eyeless fish. The avenues of the cave wil] measure, in all probability, about seven miles, so that it may be fairly considered another rival to the Mammoth, and certainly one of the many great cave wonders of Kentucky.

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Pope Leo's Christmas.

HE JS CERTAINLY FAR AHEAD OF EVERY- BODY ELSE IN THE WAY OF PRESENTS. Pope Leo is probably getting more Christ-

mas presents than any other single indi-

vidual ever received. Here are a few of those that he has already on hand :—

From the Sultan of Turkey, an unique pastoral ring set with precious stones, value 50,000 francs.

From Clotilde Bonaparte, sister to King Humbert. a cope of white satin, embroider- ed with white flowers, value 10,000 francs.

From the ladies of Seville, Spain, a cope clasp of gold set with 680 precious stones, mostly diamonds and emeralds,

From the Emperor of Germany, a mitre worked in gold, incrusted with rubies, sapphires and brilliants, value 20,000 francs,

From the Empress of Germany, a set of mass vestments, value 30,000 francs.

From the clergy and laity of Paris, a tiara, in which are 600 diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires, with a huge diamond capping the cross on top, value 130,000 franes.

From the Empress of Austria, a golden tiara, value 250,000 francs. ;

From the Emperor of Austria, a pectoral cross, Value 100,000 florins.

From the Syrian Catholics, a cross and chain containing about fifteen pounds of solid gold, value 7,000 rupees.

From the Queen of Saxony, a holy water stoup, value 6,000 francs.

From the Due de Nemours, a pectoral cross studded with diamonds, and from Valencia a stole covered with precious stones.

These, of course, are buta few of the many costly presents that have poured in from all over the world. They have been sc numerous that it was necessary to set apart » whole building for their reception.

The following is the programme for the Pope's jubilee celebration: On Dec. 31 he received an international de- putation of bishops of priests. On Jan. 1 he celebrated his jubilee mass in St. Peter’s. On the same day he _ received the cardinals, Roman nobles and_ person- ages from abroad, including the American bishops. On the 2d he _ held the solemn **‘ Academy” in the basilica of San Lorenzo. On the 3d, 4th and 5th he received the great Italian pilgrimages and deputations of Catholics of all lands. On the 5th the Vatican will be thrown open for an exhibition of jubilee offerings. Until the 14th he will give collective audiences to the deputations of visitors. On the 14th he will solemnize in the great hall above the portico of St. Peter’s the canonizations and beautifications that have been decided upon. It will be a two weeks’ impressive pageant,

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Boston Markets.

Boston, Dec. 29. 1887,

Eaas.—Receipts for the week, 34 boxes, 1,047 bbls., 3,287 cases; last week, 36 boxes, 513 bbls., 3,343 cases. Demand continues very moderate, with prices ruling a shade easier.

PotTators.— Receipts for past six days, 122,- 000 bush.; previous six days, 64,006 bush.; for six days ending Dec. 29, last year, “81,500 bush. The arrivals have been large and de- mand light for the past week with prices ruling a little lower on most all kinds. But the indications are that receipts will be much lighter hereafter, especially from P. E. Is- iand and Nova Scotia, and receivers are not inclined to make any further concessions, but are generally holding choice stock firm at quotations, looking for a better trade after the turn of the year. The receipts include quite large invoices of Scotch potatoes which have been selling fairly. We quote:—P. E I. Rose per bbl. $2.25 to $2.37; P. E. I.; N.S. and N. B. per bush., Hebrons, 80c.; Rose, 80c; White Stock, 75 to 80c; McIntyres, 70c; Che- nangoes, 68 to 70c.

Fiso.—Trade continues quite as usual at this season of the year. Codfish are firmer for most kinds, and the sales have been at full prices. Mackerel are pretty well cleaned up, and prices are nominally unchanged.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Star of Bethlehem.

Srr,—If the editorof the Patriot has seen the Star of Bethlehem in some part of the sky where it can only be seen at four o'clock in the morning, we can only account for it by connecting it with the New Year's eonviviality, and the only wonder is that the editor did not see more stars. The Star of Bethlehem was to appear in the constellation Cassiopeice, commonly called the Chair, and, if visible at all, could be viewed atall hours of the night. It is more than probable that the planet Jupiter or Venus was seen by the other gentlemen referred to.

UNCLE.

- Canadiau Capital.

There is not the least doubt but that Canada is a rich and wealthy country, and that its people, in place of becoming poor- er in consequence of the present commer- cial policy of the Government, are growing recher every year, This:is proved by the large sums of money that are made by and tuken out of the business of the country and sent to the United States from all quarters of the Dominion for the purchase of bonds and real estate in that country. If these capitalists were to turn their atten- tion to the development of the mineral and other refources of the country, we feel as- sured that, in the end, they would find it a safer and more profitable investment than gambling in American stocks and real es- tate. Many Americans have found this out, and this will account for the large amount of American capital invested in the development of Canada’s mines.--Chatham,

N. B., World.

To Mr. Postmaster Brecken, —

Sim,—Will you kindly inform the resi- dents of Souris why the Post Office in that village is allowed to close at 8.30 p. m. within one hour after arrival of mail ?

The residents of this thriving village were given to understand that the Post Office would remain open until 9 p- m. ; they may, however, be in error. If it is to remain open until 9 p. m., will you please see that the Postmaster pertorms his duty ?

_ The advantages to the public in this sec- tion of the country are not so numerous that any curtailment of the duty of any public officer can long be tolerated,

ovBIS Resipey7. Souris, January 3, 1688

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DAY,

William Duff, of Morell, shen going to

New Year, was agreeably surprised to find | a black fox in one of his snares. This is the second one he has captured this winter. ©. C. Carlton, of Souris, purchased the first one he captured for the handsome sum of fifty-one dollars. Mr. Duffis an enter- prising man and we wish him prosperity in the future.

Our enterprising citizen, Patrick Mitchell, is canning rabbits. He is offering ten cents a pair for all he can get, tothe delight of our young sportsmen who are busily en- gaged in snaring those short tailed creatures which are very plentiful. May Mz. Mitchell be prosperous in his new enter- prise.

Farmers in this vicinity are anxious to know if the frost will take effect on the potato bug. They seem to say it made its appearance about Lot 40 last summer. The potato crop is a valuable one, and if the bug survives the winter's frost, | would suggest to mix one pint of alcohol in one gallon of water and sprinkle over the bug. Try it.

Intemperance is on the increase. Where the temperance” men and women, or the Inspector of Licenses, that they do not en- force the Scott Act?

SPECULATOR.

~ WHEAT. —

The Charlottetown Milling Company

WILL PAY

CASH FOR WHEAT at their Mills on and after MONDAY, JANUARY 16th.

GEORGE E FULL Jan 4, 1888—dy, 2aw 6i, wy 6 w, Pat, Guardian.

Mortgage Sale

TO be Sold by Public Auction, on THURSDAY the third day of November, A. D, 1887, at Twelve o'clock, noon. at the Court House, in Charlottetown, in Queen’s County, under a Power of Sale, contained in an Indenture of Mortgage, dated the third day of July, A. D., 1877, and made between ‘Thomas Henry Keating, of the one part,and Henry Skeflington Poole, of the other part.

ALL that piece of Jand, in Charlottetown, in Queen’s County, in Prince Edward Island,

being part of Town Lot number forty-two (42), in

the first hundred of Town Lots, in Chariotte- town, commencing on the westward side of

Queen Street, at the southeast angle of the pro-

perty of William R. Watson, thence by a line at

right angles to said street westwardly on or about eighty-six feet. or until it meets the division line between Town Lot number forty-one and said

Town Lot forty-two in said hundred, thence

along said division line southwardly seventy-two

feet, or until it meets the northward edge of

King Street, thence along King Street east

Morell Notes.

his fox snares at the beginning of the |

ARY 4, 1888.

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Before Commencing Stocktaking, J. Bo. MACDONALD

will clear out several lines of Goods at Great Bargaius.

Ladies’ Dolmans and Paletots, Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, Ladies’ Fur Capes and Boas, Ladies’ Felt Hats, Ladies’

Knit Underskirts.

These Goods must be Cleared. Bargains may be expected.

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J. Bo. MACDONALD,

Ch’town, Jan. 4, 1888.—d & wky

JAMES PATON & CO,,

will continue to give Bona Fide Bargains in all kinds of DRY GOODS. Our reputation for selling the

Best Goods at the Lowest Prices

is well known through ut the Island. We think it needless to quote prices in the papers as taey very often mislead the public. All we ask is when you are searching for good goods, at low prices, call on us.

During this month we have a number of rare Bargains to offer in

Dress Goods, Wanile aad Uister Cloths, Men’s Gvercoats, Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets, Fur Capes and Boas, and the Largest and Best Assortment of Carpets on the [siand.

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JAMES PATON & CO,

Cash Stores Charlottetown and Summerside,

twenty-two feet, or until it meets the west boundary of the property of the Bank of Prince Edward Island, thence following the course of the same northwardly on a ltne parallel with Queen Street forty-four feet, or to the northward boundary of said Bank property, thence follow- ing said northward boundary eastwardly for the distance of sixty-four feet, or until it strikes the westward edge of Queen Street, thence following Queen Street northwardly for the distance of twenty-eight feet, more or less, to the place of commencement,

For further particulars apply to Edward J. Hodgson, Solicitor, a

d this 3ist August, 7. — EDWARD J. HODGSON, Assignee of Mortgage.

Sept. 1, 1887—eod tl sale

The above sale is hereby postponed until WEDNESDAY, the Fourth day of January, next, A. D., 1888, then to take place atthe hour and place above mentioned. ae

EDWARD J. HODGSON, Nov. 2, 1887.

The above sale is hereby further postponed until WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of February, A. D., 1888, then to take place at the hour and place above mentioned. j

EDWARD J. HODGSON, Jan, 4. 1888,

Isss.

New Goods for the New Year,

J UST RECEIVED :—

ROCKFORD WATCHES

(Adjusted to Temperature).

Nickel Alarms, Cases Dessert Knives and Forks, Cases Fish Knives and Forks,

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Sugar Spoons and Fruit Spoons, in Cases,

Child’s Knife, Fork and Spoon in Cases,

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EXPECTED THIS WEEK :

Another Lot of Gold Watches and Trumpeter Clocks (a graat Novelty, )

One Cuckoo Clock on hand, offered at a Bargain,

E. W. TAYLOR,

CAMERON BLOCK. Jan. 3, 1888—2aw & wky

TENDERs.

TENDERS will be received at the City Clerk’s office up to noon of SATURDAY, the 7th January next, 18*8, for Heating New City Build- | ing by hot water system, according to plans and | specifications to be seen at the office of Phillips | eee eee. Asana. A certified cheque of 7

° e B tender. estimate to accompany each The Council do not bind themsely t ’ the lowest or any tender, eee

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it is not often really honest goods are offered at the prices we quote below. Sat the fact is we have a good many Dolmans, Ulsters, Jackets, Jerseys, Sacks and Reding- gotes remaining, although our sales in this department have been very large, and we are now Offering all that remains at extraordinary low prices to turn them into cash, before stock-taking. Ulsters worth up io $4, for $2; $8 for $5; Jackets worth $4.25 for 83; worth $i for $5, and our whole stock at equally low prices.

These prices are certainly remarkable, but there is no questioning them---we guarantee them genuine. Call and secure first choice. BEER BROS.

Ch’town, Jna, 3, 1887.

FLETCHER’'S MUSIG STORE.

L, (LOWER QUEEN STREET, NEAR WATSON’S DRUG STORE)

THE MUSICAL HEADQUARTERS,

20:

WINTER STOCK COMPLETED,

CONSISTING OF

PIANOS, ORGANS,

ve Accordeons (new styles), Flageolets, Flutes, Concertinas, Brass Whistles, “# Galvanized Whistles (best London makes), Jews Harps (fine toned), Harmonicas (all inds), &e. ta Best Italian and German Violin Strings, Violin Cases and Violin Fittings of every des- cription, such as Pegs, Finger Boards, End Pins, Bridges, Tailpieces, Tailpiece Gut, Mutes, Resin, &c., and in fact Everything in the Musical Line. _ A full stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest W altzes, Marches, Lancers, Galops, Instruriental Pieces and Select Songs . : Music Books, sacred and secular, in great variety, 4 All orders by mail promptly and carefully attended to, and all information on matters musical, cheerfully given. Orders for any piece of music, not in stock, ‘illed in one week.

GENUINE REDUCTIONS

Given on most of the above lines, especially on Accordeons, Violins and other Small Instruments for the Holiday Trade. Call and you will be convinced that this is the case,

C. P. FLETCHER,

LOWER QUEEN ,8T., (Near Watson's Drug Store).

By order, A. H. MACPHERSON, Dec. 18, 1887—4i 2aw set wou 7 ot.

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