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Fall brewings now ready far delivery. malt ai:d hops. to any part of the town.

Family orders svlicited.

Made from choice

Put up in packages to suit all, and delivered

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OFFICES 91.

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are with nice Draperies. draperies for $2.25,

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var Fancy Oak and Mahogany finished Screens Your choice of woods and

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Think they can take Estcourt and} Ladysmith---Some Small Skirm- i3135 Fought---All well at Kimber- | ley —Joubert’s Rumored DVeath— | Another BritishDivision Mobilized.

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Moscow, Nov. here from the east state that & } j

JAPAN IS FAST ARMING

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23.—Advices received

her forces, and that the war budget has

Arsenals have beef already erected at Yokohama, Osaki and Nagasaki.

Le nvon, Nov. !

25.—The latest despatch- es received here from South Africa show that the

BOERS HAVE NOW CONTROL

of the railroad between the Mooi River and Estcoart,

The telegraph line connecting Estcourt wita Pietermaritzburg has beep cut, and the railway to Highlands, which is the second station south of Estcourt, has been partially destroyed.

The Boers are now occupying the hills Estcourt, bat their forces are not, numerous io this direction, Colonel! Thorncroft, of the cavalrv, had a skirmish with the Boers on ! the Mvoi River yesterday. The British force

near

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HAD TO RETIRE

as it was found that the enemy’s posi- tion was too strongto be taken.

In his late report General Joubert savs: —“‘lLam

CUTTING OFF 1HE RETREAT

of the Estcourt troops to Pietermaritz- burg, and driving them back on the Tug- ela River. [t is elso reported that the Boer commander with the forces pear Ladyemith has comprehensively surveyed

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y Their shooting was accurate. Most of their

} been killed-

the different posts from which the fall of Ladysmith can be assured.

A PRETORIA REPORT.

A Pretoria despatch says that General Synam, who is outside Mafeking, reports that heavy fizhting tock place there on Monday evening. The British, itis stated, briekly fired on the French cannon with which the Boers are bombarding Mafeking and also fired on the Boer forts. Tbe Boers replied to this attack by a bomy bardment of the British forts with good effect. The loss of the British in this en- gagement is unknown, wounded.

thatthe following despatch bas been rex ceived from the Boer headquarters near Ladysmith :—

“The field cornets of the Preteria com-~ mando reported that British gun carriages and some horsemen have been heard mov~ ing last night in Ladysmith. Our out- posts observed the

BRITISH ENDEAVORING TO SORTIE

towards Lombard’s Kopand Bulwana Hill Four of the Boer maxims opened fire,

but the range was too great for any effect,

and the artillery began;

SHELLING THE BRITISH TROOPS

with the result of driving them back. About daybreak the British artillery open- ed fire upon our position, with the result that two of our men were wounded.

It is supposed that the object of the sortie was to relieve the garrison at Est- court who had sent an urgent message to Ladysmith, requesting aid.

The Burghers captured the messenger who was carrying the request to Genera!

But one Boer?was

Another message from Pretoria says

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Capetown, Nov.

DIVISION, 25.—Lord Methuen’s division from Orange River reached Wat. | | tapata, the first station to the north-west of | Deaar Junction.

A despatch rider who has arrivd here | rom Kimberley reports that all was j

WELL AT KIMBERLEY

that town. A _ sortie was made on November ]6th, and the British carried the advance works of the Boers. Nineteen of the enemy were killed. The loss incurred by the British was trifling.

Loxpon, Nov. 23 —The London Post’s correspondent at Mooi River station, tele under date of the 22nd inst, says a Boer foree, estimated at from 3000 t» 4000 men, with a number of guns have occupied a strong position at Mitchison’s cutting, twomiles vorth of Highlande. Tne Boers started

SHELLING MOOI RIVERVILLAGE.

at 1.30 this p. m. iwo strong positions.

when he left

yrashing

They were posted in Their howitzers opened suddenly at, a range of four mties

shells dropped into our camp, but the Boers could“ot get within rifle range,

We opened fire on a party of two bua- dred Boers who were advancing under cover of their gums, and they immediately retired. A thunderstorm then interrupted the firing. We had three men wounded, JOUBERTS REPORTED DEATH.

Care. Town, Nov. 23.—Thbe Port Elizabeth Herald publishes an interview with an Beglishmsn who has arriyed from the Transvaal, in the conrse of which he asserts positively that Geaeral Joubert, commander of the Transvael forces, has

M@RE TROOPS MOBILIZED. Lonnon, Nov. 23.—The London Daily

Mail says: ‘We are able to confirm the statement that orders have been issued to | mobilize the Sixth Division at Aldershot

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? BOERS STEADILY GOING SOUTH

| Hall to-night.

| music and patriot ic tea, al! for 25 cents, | | at St. James’ Hall to-night.

Single tome two Cents

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SUPREME COURT.

Tuurspay, Noy. 23.

George F. Robinson vs The British Ameritan Assurance Company—-still be- i fore the court,

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Sr. James’ Hatt.—Go to St. James*

HIGHLAND Piper.— Hear the Highlaad Piper in St. James’ Hall to-night.

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C. O. F.—Cour: Abegweit, C. O. F. meets this evening at 8 o’cloz', in Forest» ers Hail, Prowse Block. Visi ors wel- come,

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Tae Enecrrsa.—The steamer Electra will not make atrip to or from Charlotte- town next week. ‘There will be three trips | between Pictou and Georgetown instead, See advertisement elaewhere.

Hens Purenasep.—Dr. Boyle, of Har- | bour Grace, Nfid., has purchased a fine lot of hens from Mr. Alfred Riggs’ stock »f pure bred Plymouth Rocks, and is tak ingthem home by the Bonavista to-day.

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Wisi1am Dopp’s Estate. —Judze Reddin judge of Probate, to-day decided that the distribution of the personal estate of the late William Dodd was not confined to bis brother and his sisters and their children, but thatthe children ot the Jate Mrs. Lemuel Philips, who was a niece of the de- ceased, are also entitled to shares.

Birp Show.—Mr, L. A. Haszard is ex» bibiting his fancy pigeons today in the vacant building on the corner of Queen and Richmond Streets, where they wili be

until Saturdey night. Here may be seen maoy beautiful Varie~ ties not shown before, amorg them being a Cinnamon Fan. Mr, Has-

zard is offering fifty pair of hie extensive stock forsale, many of them prize win« ners. They are all hardy birds, and easily stand severe winter weather. Bird tanciers and bovs ehould purchase a pair or more of Mr. Haszard’s pure bred pigeons .

Tax CatnepraL Bazaar.—At a meeting of the Cathedral Bazaar Committee, held on the evening of the 21st inst, the follow- ing resolutions were unanimoxsly adop‘ei:

Moved by Mr. A. McDonald and seconded by M. P. Hogan, E-q.:

Resolved, that the thanks of the Cathedral Bazaar Committee be publicly tendered the merchants of Charlotscetown for their hearty co-operation is the mat- ter of advertising the B-zaar in connection

for services in South Africa, or wherever it. may be wanted.

Fire at St. Boniface, Man.

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Wisnirsc, Nov. 23.—A fire in St. Boniface has wiped out the business por- tiow of that town,

Lord Salisbury I!. SpreciaL TO Tue Examiner. ] Lonpox, Nov 23.—The Marquis of Salisbury is euffering from an attack of influenzs, and is unable to attend to pub- lic business.

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Care Towy, Nov 23.—The merchants of this city are preparing to give THE CANADIAN CONTINGENT

a great reception on the arrival of the Sar- dinian at this porton Saturday next.

The Mayor of Capetown has deeided up- on @ public reception, aud the people are

decorating their houses, Cave Town, Noy 23,~-The Argus states

that Judge Gregoaowskiand and several other prominent Boers have embarked at Delagoa Bay, and have started in the direction of Cape Town.

They ara said to be adeputation sent by Kruger. The object of their visit is uns known, but it is believed that they will

make PROPOSALS FOR PEACE,

with tbeirown basiness, drawing public attention to the affair more generally and effectively than could be done in any other way and thus contributing largely to its success.

Moved by M. P. Hogan, E:q., and’ sec- onded by Rev. Dr. Morrison, that tbe thanks of the Bazaar Committee be tend- dered Superintendant Sharp, of the Prince Edward Island Railway, for specia! reduced passenger fares and other ecourt- esies granted in connection with the Baz- zar.

Moved by M. P. Hogan, Eeq. -, and second. ed by C. Hermans, Esa: :

Resolvei, that the thanks of the St. Dunstan’s congregation be tendered the citizens of Charlottetown and the public geverally for the generous patronage ex- tended to the Cathedrai Bazaar;aleo to those outside the congregation who contributed iargely to ite success by their attendance, donations and contributions.

Mcved by John McSwain and seconded by P.H. Trainor:

Resvulved, that the thanks of the Bazaar Committee be tendered the city prees for courtesies extended in the way of keeping the affair before the public during the week it was in progress, as well as prior thereto.

Mr. J. H, Alexander, of Strathroy, Ont., is among the guests at the Queen Hotel.

Mr. David Egan, of Mount Stewart, is in town. He is registered at the Queen Hote).

Ladies’ Golt Jerseys—The balance we will clear at 20 p. ce. discouut.—J B Macdonald & Co. 271 4i

You may not know it, but the best place in the city to buy Dress Goods, Corsets, Gloves. anc Millinery js at ee ane Bros

ROYAL. Baking Powder

Made from pure cream of tartar,

Safeguards. the food

— alum,

Alum powders are the greatest menacers to of the present day,

ROYAL BAKING POWDER = NEW YORK.

CHBAPEST puis —

Children’s home made hand bottomed boots,

50 cents at Goff Bros.

Be svre and buy the (Yranby Kubbers and Overshoes —- the best make, (same price as intericr ones) at

GOFF BROS

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The proof of the Pudding is in the eating

But the proof of

British Ceugh Cure

Is in the drinking.—Without doubt one of the best cough mixtures on the market,

Cures most cougis—If you have a cough we recommend it to you.

Sold on its merits,

Prepared and sold by

A. W. Reddin, Phm.. B,

Central Drugst ore Sunnyside.

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Sunday at Home Chims Young Canada

Chatterbox Sunday

Child’s own Magazine Now on sale at

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