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Local and Other tems.

Races. —Do aot fail to see the races at the

rink to-night.

of fun at the races in the rink to-v

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JOURNALISTIC ; ‘nvhiil

. , ’ Ss ' i newepape! Mr. Gilmour, of the Springhit

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b> HIBITION. Four States uani ly Peon svivania. Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Nebras will this year yore on the Prohibi tion q sestion. ‘

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fur Srantey.—The Stanley left Georg

expected on return this evening between four

and five o'clock and uve c. ‘ i

~<@- - # a. q. A, Chel\ rungs Mens’ Bible Class | in the new parlor thisevening at 8 o'clock, | I

: . for niaeine , ; 7 will be led by Rev. Mr. Harrisov. Let there | ‘or placmmy on the free list articles of mer- chandise the production of which may be

be a large meeting.‘

' , la } y wit . : _ coutrolled by trusts or combinations.

Distress iN Boston, says great distress prevails in that city. The

‘ivie ies have : ‘opriated $2.5 : : . ; ce : : civic authorities have appropriated $2,500 to| tion in the Canadian markets, and to dojvincial industries

furnish free soup for the poor. te.

Wivrer Caxknivat.—St. John has decided to hold its winter carnival on the 28th inst. Prises will be offered for the best representa tion of characters and best displays.

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Wiit se Liout.—Agriculturists in Maine believe that the open winter has badly in- jured the grass roots, and that in consequence next spring's hay crop will bea light one.

Servep Him Rigutr.—A worthless character named Tom Nickerson was given four months in Dorchester for wile beating, by Stipendary Magistrate Wortman, of Moncton, a few days ago.

iio Orrent Divistox.—No. 161, 8S. of T., will | hold its regular meeting this (Friday) even ing at 8 o’ciock, in J. D. McLeod's Hal). Visiting brethren welcome.—Joun “Ross, R. 8. al Pottce Court.—Three Scott Act cases con- stituted the docket this forenoon. One of the defendants Peter McArthur —was fined $100, | and one of the other cases was dismissed and oae adjourned. oo Is Ir Smatt Pox ?—Residents of Fingal, near St. Thomas, Ont., are exercised over the prevalence of a disease which some suspect to be small pox. Three persons have already died and several more are down with the disease. ~

sickest FLour aNpD Potatoss.—The Halifax flour | market is qu »ted as be lug very strong, owing j probably, to advances in the price of wheat

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abroad ; and Island potatoes have gone up to 45 cents a busliel, in place of 35 and 40 centr, the quotations of a week ago So says the | Chronicle.

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Frozen To Deata.—A Quebec despatch says that a hunter named Dominique Duchaine, of St. Urbain, was found frozen to death some days ago on @ smali lake on the Saguenay read. How the accident happened is unknown, but it is stated that the unfortunate man suf- fered from heart disease.

A A A Naraow Escare.— While one of the men at Johnson’s Camp, on the Nashwaak, says the Fredericton Gleaner, was carelessly handling a revolver, it was accidentally dis- charged, the ball striking a young man named Marr on the foot. A providential movement of the young man saved his life. i inaiitiiiaiials Cueek Personte ep. -—-A cheeky tramp visited Meriden, Conn., a few days ago. He sneaked into a residence, occupied a bed all night, and in the morning walked down into the kitchen and demanded his breakfast. Being refused the meal he threw the servant down stairs into the cellar, and then depart- ed, carrying with him several articles of cloth- ing. tiissesnieat Featores oF THe Marnet.—There was a very good attendance of both buyers and sellers at the market to-day. The supply of pork and hay was more than usually large. Pork changed hands at from 53 to 64 cents per pound, hay brought from 30 to 40 cents ; oats from 31 to 32 cents; butter (tub) from 18 to 20, and butter (fresh) from 20 to 23 cents. The prices of other articles were about the same as last quoted. ciesaaiaores Tas Pork Trape.—Messrs. Blake Bros. to-day purchased fifteen carcasses of pork from Benjamin Bulman, New Glasgow, the total weight of which was 5885 Ibs.; fourteen carcasses from James Laird, New Glasgow, weighing 4627 lbs.; and ten carcasses from Albert Laird, of the same place, which weigh- ed 2917 Ibs. They paid 64 cents per Ib. for the first-mentioned lot, and 6} for the other two. All] the pork was of prime quality.

The Parnell Commission.

PLAN TO MURDER THE PRINCR OF WALES. Before the Parnell Commission on the 20th, Attorney-General Webster read a copy of notes made by Pigott of the latter's conversation with Eugene Davis. Davis stated that Egan took him into his confid- ence. Egan was in Paria with Parnell, O'Kelly, Dillon, Brennan and Harris, in 1881. He told Davis the situation render- ed reprisals against Eugland imperative, and England’s power could be neutralized only by removing as many leading men as possible. Walsh, Sheridan and others were sent to Ireland to plan murders, Egan was invariably consulted regarding projected outrages and murders. Davis was present in » cafe in Paris when Tynan related the history of the Phoenix Park murders. Egan professed to be highly delighted. There was a plot to murder the Prince of Wales andl Gladstone during the carnival at Can- nes. Houston, under cross-examination, ssid he did not regard all these statements astrue. Houston said he destroyed Pig- ott’s letters because he believed that if they were allowed to exist and be published the lives of certain persons would be placed at the mercy of certain asassins. @ Richard Pigott, a well-dressed, benevo- lent icoking man, about sixty was called. | He testitied that he was proprietor of the Fenian organ, The Trishinan, in 1865. He detailed the negotiations by which The | Irishman and Flag of Ireland were sold io acompany, in which Parnell and Egan Later Egan said es

were shareholders. proposed to render the lives of English ficials in England not worth an hour's pur- chase and Parnell wasaware of this pro- posal. He corroborated Houston's testt- mony in reference to the preliminary ne- gotiations regarding the search of docu- ments,

The Commission adjourned. . Eugene Davis states that Houston’s evi- dence regarding him, is an atrocious cal-y

umny.

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ani tl 7 ; il navy ‘ viz the Intercolonial, Tewiscouata and at ux Rixx.-—Good music, good ice and lots Ab Canadian Pacific, thus affording abundant | ight. af{tacilities for the rapid transport of both in- | i

hain ONY P? oT ie ~ we veapapes. Mr. Gina, tthe Summary of LPaceedings,

a : Specting rules Ol court In relatior ‘rime town at the usual time this morning and is| ; : a relation to crim

tice IN quasi criminal matters.

| the second time and referred to the select | committee. ee Discussion then took place on Mr. Pat: | : Qvepec, Feb, 21, terson’s bill, and on motion of Mr. Mc- | It is g ‘nerally conceded that the Jesuit Carthy the debate was adjourned. j order has been badly left in the division of NOTES | the estates by the Pope, and that Cardinal . ; Laschereau is yet all powerful at the Vati-

ev sy Bt2zv2y & ipa sy my Bre has : 1 ; : > » es hips, an ver k ‘Ol MERGER AR ig dé y gS SS 4. a PS, And was never known to be frozen or | in any way impeded by ice. And iVAereaa, There are now three inde- pendent and competing lines of railway ex- | tenaing from this city to the upper provinces

SPECI yy ‘TCHES To Tue EXAMINER.

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ward and outward mails, freight and passen- | gers, and avoiding the danger of delay, which Has been experienced in the past from snow | storms when only one road was available. Therefore Resolved, That this meeting re- | Spectfully requests the Dominion Government |

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Ortawa, eb. 21, to consider the advisability of making ‘St. |

The Speaker took the chair at three | oO! Me priteipat winter port of Canada and | clock. tie terminal point «tf all Canadian subsidized i ea. 7 " . : trans-Atlantic ers ins he ‘inter | Sir Johu Thompsea introduced a bill re- Atlantic steamers during ‘the winter |

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inal matters, the object of which is to en- C. H. Fairweather then seconded the re- | sble Judges of the Superior Courts of | Solution which was adopted. mmada to make rules to regulate the prac- a es ee Neva Scotia Legislature.

T Aes " wad on ’ . . ‘ Mr. Edgar introduced a bill to provide 7 Hatrrax, Feb. 21. | The Provincial Legislature was opened ! He} to-day fhe speech from the throne con-

a + ) ta i , . ° . , a ~ e . ; i A Boston despatch | said the object of all these combinations | gratulated the Legislature upon the satis-

was to prevent fair and honorable competi- | factory result of the prosecution of Pro- | An abundant harvest this they must shut out competition from| was gathered, trade and commerce had im- abroad. proved, mining operations were vigorously Sir John Macdonald said this being ajcarried on and the revival of ship-| matter of trade it ,would seem that sleine contributed materially to the wealth should be commenced by resolution. How-|of the country. Reference was made ever, this could be considered afterwards. |to the progress of railway construction. The bill was then introduced and read a! Legislation is promised for further encour- first time. agement of agriculture, to continue the _ Mr. Kirkpatrick moved the second read-j| temporary schools of instruction ;for coal ing of his bili to permit foreign vessels to | miners, to encourage higher education and aid vessels wrecked or disabledin Canadian | to encourage the formation of life and acci-

waters. ident insurance for working wminers, by at aie i, ; +} e | f D> oe . j Jit Patters opposed the passage of | crants irom the Provincial treasury of a

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Mr. Kirkpatrick’s bill, as he favored the | portion of the royalties collected. The wider measure introduced by himself and| franchise is to be further extended. This which, he thought, we should stand out for |is believed to be in the direction of female as part of the National Policy of Canada. | suffrage.

After further discussion the bill was read |

The Jesuit Deal.

A deputation consisting of Messrs. Wood |¢an. The latest report states that Laval (Westmorland), Landry, (Kent), and Han-! University will get $200,000, half for Que- nington, of St. John, waited on Sir| bec and half for Montreal, and that $100,- liector Langevin to urge the appropriation | 000 will be given to the bishops, and the for harbor improvements of Shediac and | Femainder to the Society of Jesus,

Souris. oe Rew French Cabinet.

A Ministerial caucus was held to-day, Sir \dams Archibal | presiding. rhe greatest | Paxis. Feb. 21 Y hv nraw: hy ; mi - eee unanimity pre ogg Sir John, in his| This eS Aes President, Casent shone peecn, S8id the Fimance Minister was!. SS ee Gee ee anxious to keep down the expnendit i decree appointing Tierad Premier and Min- anxious to Keep Gown the expenditure, and te, . C ” ee) Nf: _ : i Z twstor t Wymerce : t's sTrans i iste the Government concurred in his views. | hh oe : Se ae aon asianenee of . a ’ 2 . rrwes Vis, stor anpp-: Members, therefore, must not expect much wh, a ak eS ee Finance; : } £ weilwaw anhaini: ; : ; £ne t, Niuinmister of Justice; ‘alliere: in the way of railway subsidies this session. } eiieiason ri as cose Justi se Pallieres, The railway report was presented to-day. | ¥ ints >, ee eri GUCUTS ; wucscuy ot, Minis- he deticit in working the Intercolonial | ter of Public Works ; DeFreycinet, Minis. system for the year, was $454,823. The

|ter of War, and Admiral Daures Minister gross expenditure for the year was $3, 272,-| of Marine. No Minister of Foreign Affairs 441, and the earnings $2,815,783. The to-

| Was appointed. tal number of passengers carried was 996, - |

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Direct Steam Communication

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Weather Bulletia.

Toronto, Feb. 22.—-10 «. m. Strong winds and gales, increasing cloudi- ness, followed by snow or rain.

EY | MARRIED. — Between Canada and England, On Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the residence of

he bride’s father, 212 East Seventh Street, by

Sr. Jonun, N. B., Feb. 22. There was a generous response to the | call issued by His Worship Mayor Thorne}

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HAWKER’S

for a citizens meeting in the Mechanics In- BR: ’ y ] stitute last evening for the purpose of pass- mie : { ing resolutions supporting the true Can- | rad le é: a adian policy of granting subsidies for fast | ; ; . ‘

| A Favorite and Mest Valuable

Atlantic mail and freight service, terminat- | ing both winter and summer at Canadian | 2, nedyv fer a ee : ; ? Gi ai ¢ ports and not at foreign ports 4s hereto- | avi ed) all Phi out and fore. The body of the large hall was filled | Rune Diseases, and the galleries nearly so. Mayor Thorne | ; , presided = J ~~ | thas cured hundreds of cases considered res 2h. . . : : |hopeless. It soothes, heals and strengthens . : e , > = | Pie ee ee : ° : H h tops briefly pw the — for | the diseased or irritated Throat and Lungs in which the meeting had been called, and « very short time. Just a few doses will cure dwelt forcibly on the necessity of working | a fresh cold if taken in time. Price 50 cents together and with a will at the present | per bottle. Fer sale at the Drug Stores. time. He then read a number of letters W. HAWKER & SON, received in response to invitations to attend Proprietor . . i ” - , the meeting. After reading the letters} novi9—ly dy St. John, N. B. His Worship called upon ©. A. Everett, who, he explained, had kindly consented to fillthe gap caused by the illness of Mr.

ISS9--- 1889.

MeMillan.

Mr. Everett moved the following resolu- ee

Mi S : Mets Sa acmanis tion: — Spring Tap from Liverpool,

Whereas, It is officially announced that the Dominion Government contemplates establish- ing new and direct steam communication be- tweer Canada and England and other coun- tries, towards the maintenance of which Parliament is to be asked during the present session to provide suitable subsidies.

Therefore Resolved, That this meeting ex- press its hearty concurrence in the said move- ment, which we consider well calculated not only to promote the various trade inter- ests and general prosperity cf Canada,gbut also to strengthen the existing bonds of union between England and her colonies.

Dr. Boyle Traverse, in a brief speech,

seconded the resolution. aka a 5 The resolution was then unanimausly G6 4 F 3 adopted. 3

The second resvlution was moved by George Robertson and was as follows :-—

Whereas, It is most Gesirable in the inter- est of Canada and is also in accordance with the National Policy of her Government that the employment and profits arising from the

business of the country shouldbe preeceved. | LAVEPHOOL IOP Charlottetown

so far as possible to the Canadian people ; and : ABOUT THE Ist APRIL,

Whereas, Owing tothe recent completion a 2) 7 . + ding 4 * in of our great ( anadian railway, _extending And will carry Freight at Through Rates.to the from the Pacifie to the Atlantic, with its different Railway points on the Island. terminus in the Maritime Provinces, there ie - no longer any necessity for Canadian Atlantic traflic to pass throught foreign seaports. — orders in time. Therefore Resolved, that the Dominion tar For Freight apply in London to John Pit- Government be respectfully requested to] cairn & Sons, 7 Union Court, Old Rroad Street; stipulate in all future contracts with Atlantic | in Liverpool, to William Bullen, 5! South John steamers that they confine their “business on | 5'reet, or here aaa ae oe aad this side entirely to Canadian porta during PEAKE BROS. & CO,

both summer and winter. Ch’town, Feb 6, 1359.—eod sw

THE CLIPPER BARKENTINE

300 TONS REGISTER, P. LEDWELL, COMMANDER, WILL SAIL DIRECT FROM

Intending Slippers will please forward their

LET IPB TO PA TE I

W.: H. Thorne seconded this resolution. wo on

Sheriff Harding made some remarks, W ANTS. LGs Tt, FOUND &e

fear ahicl he resolntion w ; adopted aiter whicn the res Lol a3 acdoprea,

°% ; a ry : he ae ial sa Dr. Lilas Alward, M. a es tnen moved WANTED. - : the following : town. Apply at this office Whereas, The completion of the Short Line Railway between St. John and Montreal, sNees + le +} - eng 7 sunced, reduces the rewarard by leaving same at this office.

which has just beea ann 2% two cities to] feb22—3i

Birdseye View of Charlotte- 3i—feb22

T OST.—A sum of money ($10), to-day (Friday), om elLWw

: b een 12 and 1 o’clock. Finder will be railway distance between the 432 miles, thus bringing St. John very much nearer to the interior cities of © snada than any other of her Atlantic a. Whereas, Tie harbor of St. John is ;

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vated and easy of approach in all Wan TED.—A Nursemsid in a small family.

C\TRAYED.—A smali red and white Cow. In- ) formation a3 to her whereabouts will be }; Le sein : {ii e oT thankfully received at this offics. tf—feb2i

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FRIDAY

FEBRUARY 22, 1889.

rom Now until the First of April we will offer

PLING BARGA

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E=GARPETINGS

Oil Cloths, Mattings, and all kinds of House Furnishings.

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Our Magnificent Stock of Brussels, Scotch, Hemps, Velvets, Canadian, Jute, Tapestry, Union, etc., with Rugs, Bordering and Stair Carpet to match, will be cleared out lower than ever before.

OU R R Ky ASONS for selling the above at such low prices are:—Ilst. We J § pul have always made Special Reductions to Cash Customers at this season of the year. 2nd. Our Store is Headquarters for these Goods, and we do not want one yard of last year’s Carpets to remain over for the coming season ; and we want to still further demonstraie the undisputed fact that OURS is the LEADING CARPET HOUSE ON THE ISLAND:

JAS. PATON & CO.,

Charlottetown and Summerside.

BROTHERS,

February 20, 1889 -eod & wkly

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F the spring is backward, we are forward ; if the season is late, we are on time with the

finest quality, newest style and lowest price in ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HARD AND

SOFT FELT HATS. As “The Wonderful Cheap Man” has, f.r the past eight years, taken the lead in this

line, we are bound to hold our past reputation, and keep the style up, quality forward, and

price down. Come down and see the boys, and if you forget the name ask for “The Wonderful

ieap Man. PROW SE BROS.,

Charlottetown, Feb, 18, 1889. SIGN OF THE GREAT BIG HAT.

LLARS!

From 15 to 33; per Cent. Discount.

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My Whole Stock of Dry Goods, &c., will be offered at the above Discount for Cash,

Comprising Black and Colored Dress Goods, Velvets, Plushes, Velveteens, Silks, Satins, Trimmings, &c., &c.

Mantle and Ulster Cloths, Jackets, Furs, Wool Shawls, Squares, Hosiery, Under- clothing, Corsets, White, Red and Grey Flannels, Embroidery, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Xe.

Mens’ Coatings, Worsted, Tweeds, Shirtings, Underelothing, W. P. Coats, &., Ke.

Blankets, Quilts, Table Linen, Towelings, &c.

SALE POSITIVE, and will continue until the whole is disposed of.

A. L. BROWN,

favorably sita a kinds of weather, affords safe and ample ac Good references t-quiced. Apply to Mrs. commodation for the very largest ocean steam- | ARNAUD, Grafton Strect, feb%

@ucen Street, Opposite Market Sqwere.

February 19, 1888—dy & wky

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