4 Q © 2, @, fe as <> + a $2 os . A % acs > That has another bargain for v big front table you to-day. It’s loaded with an as- sorted lot of pretty shirt waists, in whites, blues and pinks, most of ’em are pretty diagonal stripes. They're worth up to $1.05 To-day's price is 19¢ The Busiest Store on Charlotte- town’s Busiest Street. ——— Charlottetown Steam Navigation Co. LIMITED STEAMERS “NORTHUMBERLAND” and “PRINCESS” Leave as below every day Sundays excepted. From Porwr Du Cueng, on arrival of 11,50 train from St. John for SUMMERSIDE, connecting with express train for Charlotttetown and ‘J ignish. From Summersipg on arrival of morning train from Char lottctown and all stations of P. E. 1, B- for Point Du CuEng, connecting with afternoon train for St. JouN, Boston and MONTREAL. Connection at Moncton with train for Canada and N. B., at St. John with ©. P, R. and railway for U.S and Canada, also at St. John with Steamers of International and Dominion Atlantic kh. R. Lines, Tuesday and Satur day afternoons for Boston direct due following day at noon, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday moraings a ith ta+mers for Nastport, fortiand and Boston, a °’r3zop -hoet half-past-three on arrival of day train »2 ~©tifax and {.. +y for CHARLOTTETOWN. . 9 .o29retTown fox Pictou at 8.30, a. m., connect. “ir $:ore with day trains for Cape Breton and Halifax +) \r2 SypNR¥Y With steamer Bruce for Newfoundland At Hatirax wi vu, .... @ Plant Line for Boston. Passen- gers from all places on P. K. I. Railway east of Charlotte- town can leave home 24 hours later than if joining Piant Steamers in Charlottetown and connect with same steamer in Halifax. Through tickets to be had at Grand Trunk, Canadian Pacific, Intercolonial and P. EI Railways, and on the Com- vanada. Steamers are run on Eastern Standard Time. F. W HALES, barlotie.own, P. El sland. Secretary, CHARLOTTETOWN Pp: pany ’a Steamers and oonnecting lines in United States and This is True Liberty, when Free Born Men having to advise the Public, may speak tres.” —Evairipes DAILY EXAMIN GERMAN WILL TAKE REVENGE For the Murder ot Her: Strathcona's Receives its Minister THE CHINESE HAVE PRACTICAL- LY DECLARED WAR | | | | j } | j } sind |'And are Enrolling Boxers to Resist Foreigners. Sproat TO Tae EXAMINER. Berwin, July 4.—The Lokal Anzeiger, referring to the Kaiser’s speech atWilhelm says:—‘‘Never had the Kaiser been known to speak such strong and emphatic language at the beginning when His Majesty condemned the abominable out- rage perpetrated on Baron Von Kettler his voice shook with anger and showed such great emotion that it was scarcely re~ cognized.” The epeech hae made a tremendous im- pression since it signifies war. The ironclad division for China con» |sists of the battleships Kurfuerst, Fred- | Tick William, Bradenburg, Weissenburg ‘and Weich, and a emall cruiser, the Hela, Thies force is to be under command of Hoffmann, who preceded Von Diedericks in cummand of the Hast Asiatic station and was the direct canse of the occupation of Kie Chan. This naval force is com- posed of the beet iro: cladsin the German fleet. It is of course uoderstood tLat after the ptoclamation ofwar by the Kaiser Other rei: forcements will follow. Lonpon, July 4.—Tthe Shanghai cor- respondent of the Times telegraphing on Monday eays that the edict iseued at Pekin on June 25:h amounts to an open challenge of the Powers and practically declares war, It commaads the provinces to enrol the Boxers and troops to aseist to expel foreigners. DEATH OF HON. A. R. DICKEY. ¥ Occurred by Drowning Yesterday at | | Amheis‘, N. S. ([Spreoiau ro THe Examiner. ] Hauirax, July 4.—The death by druwn- ing of Hon. A. R. Dickey, at Amherst, has caused sorrow throughout Canada. About one o’clock yesterday afternoon Mr, Dickey went out for a walk on the beach saying as he left the house that he would return at 3o’clock. They did net see him again. Ashedid notreturo R.B. H. Davison and Creel Allen went down to the shore to eee if they could find him. While | there thsy had a bath butdid not see Mr, Dickie. About 7 o’clock they weni down to the shore again and then found Mr. Dickey’s clothing lying on arock. After searching around for a few moments they found his lifeless body lying in less than two feet of water a very short distance from the shore. Only a few hours before Mr. Dickey had remarked to a friend that he could not swim as ke uved to be able to do. It is eupposed that he was seized with cramps, es ——— oe ———— ROYAL. Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum. powders are the greatest of the preset day. Alum menacers to Kk. ISLAND WEDNESDAY JULY 4. 1900 LITTLE NEWS FROM TRANSVAAL Baptism of Fire BOERS CLINGING TO ADVANC- ING BRITISH COLUMN. Nothing From Treops That are Pur- suing Gcneral Dewet. [Sprorau to Tue Examiner, } Lonpon, July 4.-~Nothing decisive has yet been heard frum the continuous seek» ing to hem in General Dewet. All of Lord Roberts’ field transporte are en- gaged apparently in supplying the columns, Operations elsewhere are necessarily relaxed. One thousand Buers are hanging on Gen. Clery’s right fiank in his advance to Greyirgstad . Stratbcona’s Horse on July Ist,received its baptismal fire in which one trooper was killed. Captain Cooper is reported as missing. Loxpow, July 4.—The total lossiu the South African war exslusive of sick and wounded is 29.716. KEEP your blood pure and your stomach and digestive organs ina healthy coudition by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and you will be WELL. —_ 8) A splendid reproduction from a photo graph of St. James’ Highland Boys Brigade forme she frontispiece of the P. W. Island Magazine for July. Senda copy of this magazine to your frieods abroad. At all the bookstores. Five cents @ Copy. On account of unfavorable weather the Sunday School picnic to be held at Emer- ald today bas been postponed till to mor~ row. The traiuv will leave the station at 9,30. Return fare 40 cents. Soldiers in camp, before you leave PROHIBITION VOTED DOWN By Leading Members of The Government SIR LIUIS DAVIES AMONG THE NUMBER. Both National and Provincial Prohibition Condemned [Srzctat ro Toe Examivea.] Orrawa, Jaly 4.—The Prohibition question occupied the House all day and a larger numberof members participated than any debate hes called up for some time. There were three reso- lutions: Fiint’s in favor of Provincial Prohibition ; McLure’s in favor of Dominion Prohibitiun, and Parmalee’s declaring that the country wae aot ripe for prohibition. Mesers. Laurier, Fielding, Fisher and Davies were among those who oppcsed McLure’s and Flint’a resolutions. They favored enlarging the ecope of the Scott Act Parmalee’s 98 to 41. amendment was carried Holiday Reading Magazines, Latest Books and Nov:ls. town geta copy of the July P. E, Island Magazine containing @ picture of the Boys Highland Brigade, and also a copy of the April number which bad an ' lluetrated article on “Our Island Milita.’ Dairy Notes.—There was received at Vernoo River Factory oa Monday morn- ing 37,604 lbs. of milk which was manu- factured into 53 cheese of 70 lbs. each, The largest contributors were David P. Irving, 1,775 loe.; Owen Snilivan, 991 Ibs.; Agurtioe Mclonis, 805 lbs; Wm. Jevkine, 700 ibs.; R. Furness, 680 lbs., and R MclI-aac, 638 lbs. A oumber of other patrons fullowed close on the above figures. There were 27,500 lbs of milk received at the Hazel Brook Cheese factory yester~ day morniog out of which 44 cheese were manufactured. Tne directors have put in another (fifth) vat. An addition of 14 feet by 28 feet is also being made to the work room of the factory. Mr. A. A. Moore, of Pownal, bas vhe contract and ie pushing the work in his ueval rapid style. The outlook for the factory this season is the best it hae yet enjoyed. Bovs’ Baicape—The officers of the Boys Brigade had a meeting last night, Col. Moore chairman, at which it was decided that the Brigade should go into camp Juiy 18th, and to continue for one week. The camp will be held at Victoria barracks and in the militia tente. Col. Moore stated that clean blankets would be iesued. The different companies are in etrength about as followa:—St. Peter’e, 20; St. James’, (Highlanders) 55; Methodist, 60; St. Paul’s, 35. About 30 members of the Summerside Boye’ Brigad* are coming down. The Brigade ,will be under com. mand of Major Stewart. Artitiery.—No 1 Co. will meet for drill this evening at 7.30. Last drill be- fore inspection. Everyone must be | Posrronep.—Choir reheares] of the present.—A. A. Bartlett, Capt. First Methodist church is postponed until Saturday evening at 8.30. —— ip uniform at drill at 7.30. A full attend- y order. Ewnorverre dri)! shed this evenin ance expected. ee : Toe Pross.-—-Westerly winds ; fair HAMMOCKS IN VARIETY To have the greatert comfort you must have one, SOUVENITRS...... Povtogra a~ +f P. E, I-land Scenery on Crinaware, Vie a,etc. A fall line of Fas cy Gn dr, S an nery, etc. Bocks and rapers ortered by mail and promptly forwarded ‘o customers. GEO. CANTER & U0. Queen St. Opp. Maret House. UTI ” DACIFIC A i SUMMER - TOURS Commencing June lst. Write for 1900 Tour Book. The famous fast train “Tmperial Limited To the Pacific Const will be put io service commencing June | lth, 1900. New Route To QueBec Commencing June 5th, there will be a first-class and sleeping car leave St. John at 4.10 p. m., week days, and run through to Levis, P. Q., via Megantic. A. J. HEATH, D.P.A., St. Joha. N. B. TO BE LET. That well- known business stand, form~ erly known as the Central Hotel, contain- ing 22 rocme, wit» large stable and yard, situated near the market, on Richmond Street, Rent moderate. Apply to nis T CAMPBELL ee LOST —Between the Cliff House and City via Union Road last Sunday a handbag con- taining camera and rubbers etc, Please leave at this office and receive reward. dé&éwii. - god warm. een Ge The man whobets seems never, to get old esough to know better, LOST, —At the sports on J a Silver Watch and Chain meriean Walthasn) A beral 16 given | same to E. de B, ke alent tonal , Grafton Streets. t erg a, rt y } 5 Bg Noy : t ~. y 2 he mae S ce et s 2 Ma 7" 3 5 ; “A ‘ A :. ! Bs he . 4 “ey Aes f . | . Coe ae t . ti DPDISE | 5° . & “ SuRPhg 8 = A Contented WOMAN SE —OE™eeeees is'nt contented simply because she uses SURPRISE Soap; but the use of this soap con- tributes largely to her content- ment. In proportion to its cost, it’s the largest factor in house- hold happiness. It is pure, lasting and effect- ive; it removes the dirt quickly and thoroughly without boil- ing or hard rubbing. SURPRISE is a pure hard Soap. LOW FP Gens’ Box Calf Lace Boots $2.25 GOFFBROS The Home Shoe Factor-v. ELLEN Trreprrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii A Satisfactory piace to deal The Central Diug Store Sunnyeide- eta isof the very best, and we are k¥own to sel) cheayely. Write us, Orders Wire us, Answered Telephone us. Piomptly. We euggest as seasonable Fresh Lime Jaice, Root Beer Extracts, Ginger cordial, ete. ete.. A.W, Reddin Phm B Centrai Drugstore. Sunnyside. AC URAATALEERTEAGERERREERGESERRCERETAEEEES =>~s ea 4 @ 28 @& 8 @]s ©@] ' Mechanics Wanted ¢ ne : 3 Moulders. , 1 Blacksmith. ~~ 2 Boilermakers. men by employment guaranteed to good Steam Nav. Co's Wher Ch’town, PEI Phone 125 ; ; Highest wages and a ; | ra Stewart and Co. $ it~ww2 ee Ff I ae a OPE: »! ok Soe RT pe OY TRS Saat armor pai ans rave f Se ae: eg NB egies “alnind al oe ey es es es eer en wii % a " Peeag i an Biome BEY e* SS ey seo RRS aig sac pee J aes ae Se seats = ‘ Te i i Maas eae we