} a ee ate R ead Room n ee a4 Se OTTAWA THE DAILY EXAMINER ? —— -———— te ~* sie a. ™ > agic Uvpics cwo Cen Pe rex Doll io Year a This is True Liberty, when Free Born Men having to advise the Public, may speak free.”—#usairives << _ “OL 36 CHARLOTTETOWN P. £ ISLAND SATURDAY AUGUST ]8, 4900 gi -+-eoo oe > + | THE ACADIAN CONVENTION. RELIEF OF = fandsome fichland j VARIOUS ACLJUNTS OF THE ENTRY Of The Alied Troops Int Pekin, = DESPATOH TQ AMERICAN GOV apes, Here’s a pointer to summer tourists. — i gee cr We've ashowing of these handsome capes — that will surprise you. Stylish new effects, correct to the last stitch—imported direct from the maker. Our prices are from One Third to One Half l+ss than New York prices. Handsome Capes at $10,50, 11 25, 12.75, 15.75, 17.50. Shawl Wraps in correct Highland Plaids $5.15, 6.85, 7 95, 10.55. \Moore & McLeod, usiest store on Charlottetown’s busiest street. ! >_> _- Enameled Souvenirs We display one of the most select Souvenir Spoons ranging iu price from 75¢ to $2.. Courists and visitors especially invited to inspect our stock. , stocks of Sterling Silver Gilt Enamell- ed Souvenirs in the city. : Enamelled Brooches, Stick Pins, Hat'Pins, : Blouse Sets, Cuff Links, Manicure Pieces ) Belt Buckles, and an endless variety of Canadian l . ee ee eV. W. WELLNER @ 5 bs oN ERNMENT MADE PUBLIC. States That Chinese Madea Desper- ate Resistance: (Srectat to Tax Exaurves.| Wasuincrox, August 18.—Farther light onthe sutject of the entry into Pekin has been furnished by the acting Secretary of State who has made pablic « telegram received last evening from the United States Conenl at Chefoo. The text of this telegram reads as follows: “Carroo, August 17.—The Japauese admiral rejorte that the allies attacked Pekin to the east of the city on the 15th, and their attack was met with ao obstin- ate resistance on the part of the Chinese. In the evening the Japanese entered the capital with the forces of ths other powers, when the foreign legations were surrcunded. The inmates are safe. The Japanese lost one hundred; the Chinese loss was three bundred. [Signed] “Fower.” Lonpox, August 18.—Shanghai de- epatches received here say thai the Chin- ese Emperor, Kwang Su, accompanied the Dowager Empress to Hean Fu much against his will, Prince Tuan command. ed the rear guard of the Imperial escort which guarded the Ewperor and Enpress in their retreat from Pekin to Hsau Fu. The Boxers, it is repcrted, formed 8 xty per cent of this escort, Tt was expected that General Tvog Fu Sang would follow the royal party afier the allied troop3 arrived in Pekin. Al! the palace treasures were sent to H3an Fa Hearsay accoun's, so far as received, of the method of entry into Pekin, are very cc ntradictory,some maintaining that there was severe fighting and others that the opposition offered by the Chinese to the allies was slight. Toxio, August 19, —Extracts from a long despatch describing the advance cf the allied forces from Tien Tain say that General Ma disappeared during the fight- ing at Yang Tsun and an immediate ad- vance on Pekin wasdecided upon ata council of war in which 385 officers took part held at Yang Tsun on August 7th, and that the advaaoce columns were drawn up in the following order: Japanese, Rus. sian, British and American. The French contingent wae obliged to remain at Yang Teun on account of its inadequate eom- n.isearist. Boarp oF Trape.—At Thursday’s session of The Maritime Board of Trade at Kent- ville, N.S. officers were elected as follows: President—W. 8S. Loggie, Chatham, N. B. Vice-president— Dr. D. H. Muir, Truro. Qod vice-president—Horace Haszard, Charlottetown. Secretary-Treasurer—-D. @G. Chatham. Resolutions approving of preferential trade andexpressing sympathy with the represenfations made by British Guiana and the British West Indies Islands to the imperial government in favor of conter- vailiog duties on bounty fed sugars were adopted. an Smith, EASZARD'S BRAHMIN TEA. "ported Dost Direct From the Warburton Estate. "Popular and best sellerfin Canada” Aly ; sellerfin Canada ¢ ; Dinan 2°*ding grocers in towa] and country now ‘sell Hassards he dak fe Sha | 3 » We it ana seejthat you get is. RovAL. Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum, — powders are the greatest eee the geestht Ga? RO AL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK, — = Ee weet see oo eee ' Mr. Arsenault Chosen President fot P, E. Island ARicHAT, Oe Aug. 16. — This morning COmmittses of the Acadian con- vention met in a general session to hear the resolutions prepared the preceding night. Amongatthese reeolutions some touched on educational matters, others the press, and some were of religious interes: besring on ecclesiastical government. Speeches were made by Senator Poirier, Judge Landry, Rev. Mr. Belliveau, of Grand Digue, and others. The greatest enthusiasm reigned when, io the absence of Hoo. A. H. Comeau, Professor Jules M. Lanos, of Halifax, moved, seconded by His Honor Judge Landry,tbat the following telegram be sent to Her Majesty Queen Vicgoria : “That we the French Acadians, assem - bled in general convention at Arichat, Cape Breton, protest our unfaliering loyalty tothe British crown, and as ae token of ourlove for Her Majesty offer her our condolence on the recent death of His Royal Highness the Prince ot Saxe- Cobourg.” All heard this resolution standing and ‘areheaded, singing “ God Save the Queen.” Then the resolution was paseed by the raising of the hand to Heaven. Caraquet wae selected as the meeting place for the next convention. A president and several vice presidents were appointed. Hon. Senator Poirier was asked to fill the president’s chair. Hon.M Comeau ie the first president of Nova Scotia; Hon Isadcre LeBlanc for Cape Breton; Mr.Arsenault for P. E [eland; Dr. Delaney for the Magdalen Islands, and O.M. Melanson for New Brunswick. Dr. Belliveau, ot New Brunswick, is secretary, and Judge Landry, treasurer. Sir Wilfrid Laurer and Lady Laurier, with a large company of the Premier’s Parliamentary supporters, left Arichat this morning onthe Government cruiser Constance, for a trip through the Bras d Or Lakes to Sydney. L.0. A.B A. ~ A New Lodge Organized at Milton Last Night. A meeting was held at Milton last | ELANDS RIVER Kitchener Makes Forced March and Succeeded IN RAISING THE SIEGE AND FREEING THE GARRISON. Colonel Hoar Has Held Out For Nearly Three Weeks. (Srzciau ro Tue Examiner. ] Caps Town, Aug. 18.—Lord Kitchener, after a forced march,has succeeded in re- lieviog Colonel Hoar who was besieged by the Boers at Elanis River, east of Pres toria, and who has gallantly held out for more than a fortnight. Ozar Will Visit Paris. (SproraL To Tse Examiner.) Paris, Aug. 18.—It is officially ap. commencing his stay on September 15th; aod will remain four or five days. ————— EEE OF INTEREST TO MEDICAL MEX: The meeting of the Canadian Medical Association in Ottawa pext moath prom- ises to be oue of more aban usual interest. A number of distingushed phyeiciane and surgeons from Eogland the United States have signified their intention to be pres- dent and give addresees on various subs jecta. We note the names of Mr. Edward Owen, ot Lond .n; Dr. Shattuck, of Boston; evening for the purpose of Organizing a Ladies’ Orange Benevolent Lodge by Miss, | M Cnilum. There was a Jarge attendance, | and after a very able addresa by Miss , Cullum, Grand Worthy Mistress of the | Order in Canada, the meeting was called to order for organization. An application was read by the secretaty appointed for the occasion, with twenty-two names attached. The necessary vestiesineneal having been gone through, the said mem- bers were then introduced and initiated into the mysteries of the Order, After initiation the following officers were elected : Worthy Mistress—Mre Fred Wise. Worthy Deputy Mistress—Mise Bessie Dollar. Worthy Chaplain—Miss Rubie Mores side. Worthy Recording Secretary—Mies Blanch Coles. Worthy Financial Emily Coles. Worthy Treasurer—Mies Lena Coles. Worthy Dr of C— Miss Sarah Curtis. Worthy Lecturers—Mise Jennie Dollar and Estella Miss Coles. Worthy I Guard—Miss Sophia Coles. Worthy O Guard— Bro Will Coles. Bro W G Darke was elected guardian. The same of the Lodge chosen was Lady Barton; the ni, hts of meeting‘the let and 2nd Thursday in the month. The meet- ing was then adjourned to meet on this (Saturday) afternoon at 5 o’clock for further iostructicn in the working of the lodge by the Grand Mistress. Tne Lodge starts with good prospects. It has a large membership,and from what the writer saw of the officers he bas no doubt that they will give 8 good account of themselves by the end of the year. SIvis understood that it is the intention of the Grand Mistress to organize an- other Lodge at Kingston on Tuesday neat. Secretary— Miss Kixe’s Counry Rirte Assocarion.— The sonual meeting of the King’s County Rifle Association was held at Montague on August 17th. The following officers were elected : — DF Macdonald, Hsq, President. oounerL—Gr G E Thompson, Montague; Capt Leslie, Souris ; Lieut-Surgeon D A Stewart, Georgetown; Lieut RC Dewar, Brudenell; Gr W W Jevkins, Georgetown; F S Macdonald, Seeretary and Treasurer. It was decided to hold the annua) prize meeting ¢o Friday, August 24th, com- mencing & eight ¢’clock, a m, sharp. —_—_—~_——_- Loyal Crusapers.—The Loyal Crne saders will hold their annual excursion and picnic on Saturday next, 25th inet. Steamer will leave Ferry wharf et 2 o’elock. A ee Swaet Pea Comparreicon.—The entries fo- Haszerd & Moore’s eweet pea com tition will close on Monday at 4 p. m. Pe~ | get Hood’s, Dr. Allan McLane, Hamilton, Dr. Arps Gerster and Dr G. H. Fox, of New York, among the many who intend taking part. A number of our own Canadian leaders it medical and surgical thought are also found on tte program. Taken altogether we predict a splendid meeting in the historic city of Ottawa, the scene of action of the By-Town Coons, and we would advise our medical men to make their srrangements for holidays so as to visit Ottawa on September 12th, 13th and 14th and take an active partin these meetings. SS nn Tue Pross —Moderate west to north west winds; fine and warm. Sunday — Light to moderate winds; fine and warm. First Mernopiet Cavrca.—Mises Helen Daweon will sing one of Gounod’s, sacred songs during thejoffertory in the First Methodist Church to-morrow evening. Prrsaeninc.—Rev. U. G. Miller wi! preach at Gt. George St. Chris.ian Church on Ford’s day, Morning and even.ng. Races at Summem+ipz.—Owing to un- favorable weathsron che 14th inst, the RacesatSummerside were postponed until Tuesday the 21st inet. Fare trom Char- loutetowo $100, and from all atations west of Charlottetown to Tiguish one pine first-class fare, good to return same ay. Petice Covunr.—Thie morniag Jas Stewart was fined $2 or 10 days for drunk« enness, Three brothers, John, William, and Patrick Smith, were before the Magis- trate charged with larceny on several odcarions. Some light was shed on a few of the tbhefis that have taken place since last fall. The case was adjourned til! next Thur: day. Sweer Peas.—Next week Haszerd & Moore’s sweet pea competition takee place. In the spring those who bought s-ed at Hasgzard & {Moore's entered the contest, anj the best of the fowere will be shown at their store on August 22nd, 23rd and 24th. The following are the prizes :— First competition,—Best bouquet, (all blue shades or all red shades) $1.00; Second best bouquet (all blue shades or all red shades) 75 cente; Third beet bou. quet (all blue shades ‘or all red shades) 50 cents. Second competition,— Best col- lection, $1.00; Second best collection, 75. cents; [hird best collection, 60 cents. The. conditions are ;that the competttor shall | bring with the exhibit the envelope the | seeds were in when purchased, and that no green OF nnythingelse be used except what is furnished by the Sweet Peas. Remember this: No other medicine ha uch a record of cures as Hood’s Sarsa- parilla. 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