i ae -_ _ —_—— terms r ee Four D lars per Vem ?. “® % > WE DAI ‘as is True Liberty, when Free Born Mea na7ing to advise toe Public, may speak 6 free. "Bs LIPID “8 Se Single Copies two Ceats V VOL 365 CHARLOTTETOWN P: E ISLAND, See’ ee cae 1900 6] NO She's been elling you for a long time, about the need for new Wall Paper Talk it over with her. Look around you, notice how dull some of the walls are getting The | cure IS easy. Drop in and 2et us show you our fresh handsome new sam- ples, The prices are easy prices to pay. Bring. memo of room sizes wheo you Come. MOURE L The Wall eee S en. Big Keductions In women’s strong boots, Good heavy kip bcets. Only <g=— [1 Cel a pair. GOFF BROS The Home Shoe Factory. AO eee ESTABLISHED 1879. CARTERS SEEDS Our free on application. their culture. are listed. for many seed been years Maritime Provinces. SEEDSMEN. (Graduate McGill University) Office Hours—® to 10, a. m., and 7 to 8, p. m. Prompt attention to country cal 1900 Catalogue is now ready, and will be sent It con- tains a large list of Seeds, specially adapted to Prince Edward Island, with much information about them and Many new and important varieties of We have the leading seed house of the Geo. Carter & Co- QUEEN ST., CHARLOTTTEOWN, DR- GORDON ALLEY PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office and Residence—Dorchester Street lte 3 CAPTURE OF BLOEMFONTEIN | And a Brother of President Steyn a Prisoner, | OPERATION. CARRIED OUT BY GEN. FRENCH. Boers Retired North After Tearing Up Railway. —_—_———— SPECIAL DESPATCH AT BLOEMFONTEIN. i Lonpon March 18. 9 55a m.—The War Office has a despatch from Lord Loberte, announcing that General French , reached Bloemfonteia last evening and | orcuvied two hills close to the railway | Station. There are 321 men wounded: vidi | Sixty Or seventy were killed or LORD ROBERTS’ FROGRE33. Vier, March 12. — Lord Roberts is making rapid progress in bi8 march ou Bloemfoutein. We left Asvocal K ») t.i8 morning, preceded by the cavalry, and marched to this place a distance of fifteen miles. uhe army has been fallowing Kaal Spruit,aod we are now rather to ibe south of Bloemfontein, about twelve miles off. All the divisions have now joined the maio advance. Lord Roberts’ headquarters are at Gregerowskil farm, where, it will bere: membered, the reform prisovera were tried by Judge Gregerowskil. By advancing tlong the Kaal Spruit, Roberts outwitied the Boers, who had en~ trenched themselves alongthe Modder River, thinking that our route would be in that direction. We found most of the farms along the line of march deserted and white flags flying over the houses. It ia not expected that we shall meet with great Opposition on entering Bloem- fonteia. MEANS OF COMMUNICATION. Loypow March 13.—Lord Roberts _ tele- graphs from Venter’s Viei at 5.20 this morving: ‘I directed General French if taere was time to seize the railway statior at Bloemfontein and thus secure the rol- ling stock. “At midnight I received a repcrt from him that, after considerable opposition, he bad been able to occ upy two hills close to the railway station, “A brother of President Steyn has been missing. VeNTer’s ; on his srrival at Bloemfontein, Lord Rob- ‘replied that she declines to interfe:e as she TO THE EXAMINER. met with an emphatic rejest’on, acd that the indepen~ considered a retain desce of Transvaal covl! be momeot by the British Government. AN nO such altemp: to iDEA. Loxpox, March 15 —The Standard says “[bereis an idea in some quarters that, eris will issue a proclamation which will leave little doubt as to the future of the republics. GERMANY WON’T INTERFERE. Dersay, March 13.—The Transvaal bav- ing appesled to Germany for mediation or interference in the war, Germany has ie no way cohnected the conflict. LATER. FRENCH ENTERS BLOEMFONTEIN Loypox, March 13.—Geoseral French entered Bloemfont-in this morning, aud now occupies the Fre State cayital. Loxpoy, March 12.— The United States Goveroment, at the request of President Kruger and Steyn, bas cffered to the British Government its services as mediator with tre object of bringing about peace in Sots Africa. Lord Salisbury has not yet replied. But & representative of the Associated Press believes that there is little doub: that he will reply in terms as cordial and polite as those in whica the offer was couched, SALISBURY’S REPLY. Lonpex March 13.—Inthe Houe c¢ Lorde to day Lord Salicbury read the Government’s reply to Presidents Kruger aod Steyn: The concluding sentenc: is as £.ilows : “Her Majsstr’s Government cau only answer your President’s telegram by say- ing i. is not prepared to assect to the in- dependence of either the South African repullicor the Oraage Free State. i epee aE RTD m Speciat Farge. —There wae a special re~ made a prisoner. The telegraph lire railway broken up. BRITISH AT BLOEWFONTEIN. Lonp2y, March 13,10 a. m.—The War Office has received adespatch from Lord Roberts announcing that,afier a fight with the Boers, General French hag occupied two hills close to the etation commanding Bloemfontein. Lord Roberts also cables that Colonel Umpholy has died of his wounds. Lieut. Pratt of the Essex Regiment is wounded eceverely. PEACE PROPOSAL, Loxpoys, March 13.—Papers to be pre- sented tothe House of Commons today will confirm, in every respect, the news cabled on Friday last that the peace rumors were founded on fact; that Kruger had appealed leading zorthward has been cut and the | turn rate te Georgetowa last ugut in cor-~ | nection with the departure of the second C ntingent A number of our Citizens tuok advautage vt it. ROYAL Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeeuards the food against ¢ alum. to Lord Salisbury for a cessation of hos tilities and had offered, terms which he was willing to accept. Is. by cable, thet The answergisthat the advances had j Alum menacers hs ae the greatest rs to shone ot the present day. - \ t acquire and extend Ines or other systems. It is proposed to havea | maximam rate of ten cents per ‘en words | message aod ten cents per hundred words for the press, thing for P. E. Island, where the telegraph service is oostly and inefficient. which subsidise this line bad power already to control results of such control in the past the Province would not fare much better under government management than at present to the Aoglo-Americar Cable Company, complaining that the P. E.Island serviee was unealisfactory and asking for a bette eervice. no monopoly. across the strats, tablishment of the Marconi svstem at the | straits. break upthe monopoly. A Decided Conservative were fought on Dominion party lines. Two straight tickets were ia the field. The Liberals forced a Waterloo. and two Conservativer, cil is composed of eight Conservatives and one Liberal. railway men. Mayor by 475 votes against Hawke, Lib- eral, who received 281. one of the oldest and Lest known citizens of Halifax, died last night. iibeb anni IE [Sreerat To Tak Examiner | Orrawa, March 13 —Mr. Casey moved the first reading of the bill to authorize | he Government to operate a telegraph system throughout the Dominion. It proposes that the Government may | construct Mr. McLellan, of West Prince, thought hat some sach action would be a good Mr. Martin eaid that the government the rates. Judging from the Sir Louis Davies said that he bad written The Minister explaired that there was Any one might lay a cable Carter's Seed Canales 1900. We have before ux Gro, Carter & Co's, 8 ed Ca alogue for the year 1900. I[:is (ex-lently arranged and cootaing mush , useful information tor all who plant see Ja. Io ‘he catalogue are listed the leading varieli:= ot cereale, vegetables and flowers. Here thev are brought wether, clavsified, priced, (and priced low) and directions are tally give + ‘oordering. The trouble of | wendy ng Outside the province for seeds is uoDeCexrery iu view of tne complete list contsine? in Messrs Carier’s catalogue Furthermore it is to be voted that only the beat kinds of serd-—the seeds best adapted for the climate of this province— the seeds that have been found to do well and ‘og've the best resulis, that are here catalogued. lo flower seeds, that fashionable flower, the sweet pea, gets the place of honor, al- though a!) the other popular annuals aod perennials are given, There are listed 35 of the l-ading varieties, favorites with wil —it is unnecessary to mention the names but they comprise recent prize-takers and novelties. ‘These are offered this year ac the small charge of ten cents and five cevta a packet, which places this beautifal flower within the reach of all. The “gei- up” ofihe catalogee is all that cae be desired, ‘ "SRUERLEUUENEENEEEFOEEEESESOEDENEEEEEEDP, Gur Native Herbs i A Mr. A.C. McDonald suggested the es- Some means ought to be taken to | ore ELECTIONS IN MONCTON. Success [$peciaL ro THE Examixex.] Moncron, March 13 —The Civic elections the fight and met Last year’s Council was seven Liberals This year’s Coun- The Liberals saved one man n Ward 3 where the votes were nearly al! Mr. Suniner, Conservative, was elected Death of Mr. R. B. Seeton. (Spectan to Tae Examiner. } Havirax, March 13,—Mr. R. B. Seeton, Mayoralty of Fredericton. {Seectat ro Tae Examiner.) Frepericrox, March 13.—Mr, Harry Beckwith was yesterday elected Maycr of thie vity. et ae DIED. In Charlottetown, on the 15 inet , Bridget Smi ith, beloved Peter McG »nnell, aged 40 years. her soul rest In peace. {Funeral will leave her late residence, Dorchester Street east, at 8.45 on Thursday morning, for St. Dunetan’ s Catnedral thence tu Roman Catholic cemetery.} At Summerside, at eight o’clock, thie, (Taesday) morning,Mre Dobie,wife of Kev RT Dobie. (Funeral at two o'clock on Thursday afternoon. SSS eee ee h March, wife of May IT’S ALWAYS MIDNIG BT GLOOM to the sufferer from the stomach disorders and the diseases which cas be directly traced there—neglect or ignorance may have produged the darkness, but so sure as night followsday, just so surely will Dr. Von Stan’s Piseappie Tablets let in the sunshive and bring back the full noonday brightness of perfect health. This is taking strong ground—bat proof in a box— 15 cents, Everyone is interested in the causes and outcome of the present great struggis io South Africa. Come up to the Baptist church tonight and hear Mr. McCready’s lecture—illusirated by a very large, clear, new map of the scene of action. Admis- sion only 15 cents. Keep in mind Mr. S N Earie’s big con- cert which is to take place in the Opera House on Easter Moaday night, April 16th. Alpha Rebekah tonight. All mem RO “AL, BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. — is to be had--one table: after eating —60 | Powder & Tablets A splendid medicine. Here is what the proprietors write us : Fifty-two thousand bo.es sold in Canada without ad- vertisiny, last year. The proprietors guarantee each box to cure or money will be refunded, Sold by— A. W. Reddin, Phm. B. Central Drugstore. Sunnyside. -BEESESEOLSSURORBRSOCODESSPADORORSRODED St. Patrick's D y Tae Borevolent Irish Society, of Ch town, w 1! celebrate St. Petrick’s Day on SATURDAY, MARCH 47th, 1909 By the usual Parade and Church Services in the morning. Io the evening Neeininiiiiecineiatensa te cia os i 3 at the OPERA HOUSE The following Programme will be ' rendered: PART I. 1. Selection—Refrain from Old Erin-— St. Cecilia Club— Mandolins, Mieses E Murphy and Anderson, A Hogan, 6 Gillie; Banjo, Miss Murpiy; Piano, M ise rroll. . Vocal Solo—Selected.....V Anderson . Vocal Solo—Selected..Miss M Biake . Vocal Solo—Selected..... dH Dingwell . Violin Solio —Selected......Prof. Grant . Yocal Solo — Kathleen Mavours« nen, .Mias Colli : Avother Little Pateh Red. . Chas Earle . Recitation —Selected.. ..Mias McLean . Vocal ee “Tanie Carra- Ylcott. occee .-L, Cock je eee ee Pupils from Mise Mac- douald?s class. PARTII. . Selection—Airs of Long Ago.... Cecilia Club. . Vocal Solo—Selected.....Mre Byrne . Vocal Solo—Don’t Forget Oli Ire- land—by requeat..... Breot Mclanis . Vocal Solo—Selected.......Miss Earle - Piano Duett--Selecied......The Misses Carroll. 6. Vocal Solo --Selected. .Misa E Benoit 7, Clarionet Solo—Kehoes from Old Treland. .Totroduciog, “Let Erin Re~ member,” “‘My Lodging’s on the Cold Ground, » The | Harp That Once Thro’ Tara’s Hall” with variations—W Clements......ceoccrseoss0s.. Prof Watts nor oon wert 10. Ste 18 Vocal Solo—Selected. . Frank Stanley 1%. Vocal Solo—Selected. . Austin Trainor 20. Vocal Solo—Selected Victor Anderson Gop Save Tue Queey. Plans of ball at Dodd’s and Raokin’s Drugstores Thureday morning. Admis- sion tickets at Reddia Bres Brugstore and C. J. Mitchell’s Bookstore. Reserved seats 35c; wareserved 25c. Doors open at 7.30. THOMAS DRISCOLL, hers please attend, Sec’y Committee, ¥