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THE DAILY EXAMINER, CHARLOTrETOWN, DE“EMBER 20, 1899

War in The Transvaal

THE SIEGE TRAIN.

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What it Will be Used for on Arrival in South Africa

It isa question whether the siege train which has been embarked for South Africa is strong enough for the purpose ot reducing Pretoria. The biggest guns taken are the 6,3-in. howitzers, very formidable weapons, firing a huge 119-pound shell charged with lyddite —by far the most terrible projectile as yet employed by any siege artillery. The Boers are believed to have some 8.3-in. guns mounted in their earthworks at Pretoria. These are probably of Canet make, and fire a 240-pound shell. Of course, we could not convey so heavy a gun to the front without extreme difficulty.

The siege train’s thirty guns consist of fourteen 6.3-in howitzers, eight 5-in. (50-pound shell), and eight 4-in. (20- pound shell). ‘To these will be added eight of the invaluable 4.7-in. guns fir- ing a 45-pound shell charged with lya- dite. ‘The last big siege operations in which our army was engaged were round Sebastopol. There the army received very great aid from the fleet, a large number of guns and 1,400 sea- men gunners being landed. Here also it is probable that a good many guns will be landed from the ships, should the resources of the siege train prove inadequate. A large number of 4.7’s could be contributed. There is, how- ever, plenty of time yet for the author- ities to strengthen the siege train.

The big howitzers of train though heavy, cumbrous, and very dificult io move along bad roads, prove most valuable in attacking che large guns which the Boers have plac- ed in various positions—notably at Laing’s Nek. The lyddite shells will have a must demoralizing effect, for the unition hitherto has proved poor, and has failed to inflict severe loss upon our men. The 5-in howitzer, used at Omdurman, is a com- pemervery ae gun, and will be in

great request among our generals when the train arrives at the end of the present month.

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G. F. Hutcheson, CPTICIAN AND JEWELER, Charlottetown

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nh Sterling Silver and Enamelled Gcods

Our stock of watches, rings, chains, bracelets, brooches, &c, is complete

for XMAS TRADE. Sep" Orders for any special line of goods, or article (o be engraved should be

eft with ve, and will receive carefuy aod prom) t attention.

CH TAYLOR

Sunny-ide, Queen eer

CASH DOWN | CASH DOWN!

The higkes for scrap iron, lead, copper. brass or any oid alloy at Esdale Foundry.

T. A. McLEAN, Charlo‘tetown

give him upwards of 10,000 additional, bringing up the total to 80,000. Be- tween the 24th November and the oth December the following infantry bat- talions left England for Cape of Good Hope —

2nd Lancashire Fusiliers.

2nd Royal Warwickshire.

ist Yorkshire.

2nd Dorsetshire.

2nd Middlesex.

rst South Lancashire.

2nd Royal Lancaster.

1st York and Lancaster.

The Derbyshire regiment left Malta for Cape Town via Suez on Nov. 21st. On Dec. 2nd 600 men of the regiments now in south Africa left Bombay for Durban, About 2,000 men of regi- ments now in Africa left England for the ,Cape prior to Dec. oth. Three batteries of Horse Artillery, T, Q and U, left England for the Cape Dec. 8th The 28th field Artillery left England for the Cape Dec. 3rd. The House- hold Cavalry, 600 strong, left Nov. 30th, the 14th Hussars, 600 strong, Dec. 8th, and 140 of the 18th Hussars Nov. 30th. These troops make up. a force of more than 15,000 men, most

STARTLING News. — There bas been a sudden drop of 1- in the price of the following lines at Stanley Bros, All dress goods black and corded; all ready made wrappers, jackets, tailor made skirts, blouses and flannellette under- wear. Sale commences at 7 o'clock tonight and closes at 9.30. No goods on approba-

tion, This sale is for spot cash and for to-night only Stanley Bros. See ad.

Particulars of the Struggle in South Africa.

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Th ; Troops in South Africa and in air ali¥ Trausit. Intellar } It is estimated that there are now in VAs VV ; South Africa 55,000 British soldiers. Of this number* about 30,000 are in Natal. a the British soldiers now efective eye- Nn: t sea ar ive the general in command | Co; - » you Z W ll have a bout 15,000 more men. and hoo! the sixth division now ready to sail will nse 0

of them now almost due at the Cape TROOPS TO BE EMBARKED.

The men of the sixth division will] all be embarked prior to the 2oth inst. Some of them have already lett Eng- land. This division will be under the command of Lieut. General Sir C. Mansfield Clarke and will consist of the following battalions of infantry

2nd Bedtord Regiment.

1st Royal Irish Regiment.

2nd Worcestershire Regiment.

2nd Wiltshire Regiment.

2nd East Kent Regiment.

2nd Gloucester Regiment.

1st West Riding Regiment.

rst Oxford Light Infantry.

A Brigade Division of the Artillery, composed of the 76th, and 82nd Batteries, under the com-— mand of Lieut. Coil. McDonnell Cavalry will be supplied by the 14th Hussars, and the division wil be com- pleted with a company each of the A. and R. E. and a Field Hospital from the R. A. M.C. This will make a total of just under 10,000 men all

told.

Field

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Bad Guidance.

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The guiding of the Highlanders against the Boer position at Magers-

fontein done by men living in the locality, is inexplicable. Even if the Boers had not entrenched to the

southeast of the kopjes they had con- j structed a long barbed wire fence bordering the Maas farm, and the British marched direct on this. Be- sides the regular trenches along the base of the hills beyond the eastward kopje, the Boers for a distance of half a mile had dug holes for riflemen. These were covered with brushwood. Had the British, therefore, occupied the front trenches they would still have been between cross fires, asthe kopje side was strongly held by artillery. The Hi ghlanders apparently had no knowledge of the near presence of the

enemy. They advanced with an easy stride, as though — were on an Ordinary night march, and some of

them even wanted to smoke their pipes. Boer doctors confirm the reports of heavy Boer losses.

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Doctors said Incurable

But the Notary, Mr. Lemire, was cured of Kidney Disease in two

“—WE WILL GIVE EVERY EVENING THIS WEE,

33 1.3% OFF

JACKETS . AND

WILOLCINERY

and 25% OFF

ALL OTHER LINES except Cana-

dian Cotton Goods.

STORE OPEN FROM 6 TILL 930 P M SALE FOR CASH ONLY

Weeks & Co.,

THE PEOPLE’S STORE

months by Dr. Chase’s Kidney- Liver Pills, |

It is only when thorovghly convinced of the |

superior merit of a remedy that public men

will give their sanction.

Mr. E. H. Lemire, Notary Public, 1692 Notre Dame Street, Montreal, tells of his ree markable recovery from a severe attack of kid- mey disease. When doctors had failed, Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills saved his life. He writes: ‘I give this statement, first because it | is only just that the merit of Dr. Chase's Kid- ney-Liver Pills should be made known, and again in order that others may profit by my experience, For years 1 suffered with kidney disease which doctors pronounced incurable, Thanks to Dr. Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills, which I have usec. for two months, Iam com: pletely cured. They helped me from the first, and the cure is now perfect.”

Dr. Chase’s Kidney-Liver Pills act directly on the kidneys, and through their combined influence on the kidneys and liver, cure the most complicated diseases of these delicate organs. _ pilla dose. 25 cents a box at all dealers,

nson, Bates & Co., Toronta

For Xmas —> Baking, =

Malifornia Seeded Rasins. Valencia Seeded Rasins. 4 Crown Muscatel Raisins, Larger Valencia Raisins.

1.2 b> xes Valencia Raisins.

Cleaned Currants (in pkgs).

Patras Currants.

Cooking Figs and Dates.

Citron Orange and Lemon Peels

Shelled Jordan Almonds and Wal- nuts,

Fine Pastry Flour.

Enylish Mince Meat,

Pure Spices and Flavorings.

Been & GOFF

GROCERS

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.eoeQmce a Year

This week we will cheer the people with the

Men’s

But when it comes it brings good cheer

rarest bargains.

and boys’ Overcoats and Ulisters, Caps, in Cioth, in Fine Silk Hand*er-

chiets, Linen Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Ties, Braces, Shirts, Underwear.

Bie Discounts During the Week——

See our Mens Boots, Overshoes and Rubbers, Warm Felt Boots in gum, rubber

aad ee Come often.

“Xmas Beer Special Brewings Made for the Xmas Season F A R MV S

Send in your orders withont delay. Family orders will receive prompt attention,

Office No. 79, Queen St. or Brighton Brewery

Remember every article this week at reduced prices. It will pay you te.

J. B. MACDONALD & CO'Y

Come early.

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You are Invited

To call and see our XMAS STOCK of Reed and Rattan Chairs —Cobbler Seat Rockers, Fancy Oak and Mahogany Tabies

&c , &. Gur Rattan Goods are Particularly Fine

So are the prices.

Call in and look round.

Our time is yours

~- we will be glad to show you goods, and quote prices.—Sel- ections say be made now, and will store,for you and send

home when you want them.

JOHN NEWSON #

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RINE.

The Rink will cpen for the season Xmas afternoon. Tickets same price as last year,

Gents’......... .- 83.50 a 82,50 Children’s......... .... 91.50 ; Afternoon... ...........$1.50

Present your friend with a ticket or Xmas.

Tickets for sale at Johnson & John- | sons’, A. W. Reddin’s, and Apctbe-

caries Hall, or the managers.

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