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and French have carried the Boer position at Elandslaagte which is emith and Gleacoe, about 20 miles from Ladysmith.

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CHARLOTTETOWN P: E. ISLAND, MONDAY OCTOBER 23, 1899

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FIGHT

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NEAR LADYSMITH

Battle Between General White’s Force and the Boers.

Boers only give way after Stubborn Fighting — They numbered 9,000, under General Joubert—A General and many Men Captured by the British Troops — Boers Fought every step, but had to retire — The Situation not yet cleared of Trouble.

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killed and wounded ; heavy, among their dead being General Kock, second in command to General Jou~ bert. The latter’s nephew was taken prisoner.

Care Town, Oct, 23.--A desaptch from Ladysmith says that General Joubert has attacked the British position with 9,000 men and a battle is in progress.

Lonpow, Oct. 23.--The War Office has published the following despatch from the General commanding in Natal, Sir George Stewart White, regarding the engagement yesterday at Hlandstaagte, between Glen- coe and Ladysmith,when the Britisb under General French routed the Tranevaal for- cea under General Jan H. M. Koch, sec~ ond in command in the Transvaal army, who was himself wounded and captured and has since died.

Two or three of some MOORE & McLEOD

the troops engaged were aa follows.

in the action at Elandstaagte yesterday

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the fifth dragoon guards, the Imperial Light Horse, and two squadrons of Nata| Carabineers.

The Artillerr—21st Field Battery, 42nd Field Battery, and the Natal Field Battery

Infantry—Devonshire Regiment, hal. battalion Gordon Highlanders, and the Manchester Regiment. The whole force was under General French, with Colone}

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hands of General French.

Although desultory fighting{took place early in the day, wh'le regiments sent out later on for the purpose of ascertaining the enemy’s strength were arriving at Lady- smith, the real actiun did not begin unti! 3.30 p. m.

At that hour the Boers held a position of very exceptional strength, consisting of a rocky hill about a mile and a half southeast of Elandelaagte station.

At 330 p. m,, our guns took a pusition ou a ridge 4,100 yards from the Boer’s whose guns at once opened fire.

This fire was generally well directed, but somewhat high. Contrary to previous expectations their shells burst well.

The Imperial Light Horse moved to- wards the left of the enemy’s position and two squadrons of the Fifth Lancers to- ward his right-

During the artillery duel, mounted Boers pushed out from their left and en-~ gaged Imperial Light Horse.

Jn a few mioutes the enemy's guns ceased firing and our artillery was turned on the mounted Boers who opposed the Im~ perial Light Horse. These at once tell back. :

After the artillery preparations our in- fantry advanced to the attack supported by our guns in second position. The Devoushires held the enemy in front while the Manchester Regiment and the Gordon turned his left flank.

Tue Boers’ guns, although often tems porarily silensed, invariably opened fire

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&gain oo the slightest opportunity and were served with great courage. After severe firing our iufantry carried e position at 6.30 p.m.

Hamilton commanding the infantry.

I was present in person from 3.30 p, m., to 6.30 p. m., but did not assume direc™ tion of the fight which was left in the ith

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OUR CONVINGENT WILL

LEAVE ON WEDEESDAY

And Will be at Quebec for Ten or Twelve Days.

MEETING IN THE OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT

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The Men Addressed by

Evening.

Sharply at 10 o’clock this morning the >. E. Island contingent fell in at the Dri)! Shed. Roll wascalled, and drill was commenced.

At half-past ten Lieut.~Colonel Moore arrived and addressed the merc. He stated that the contingent would leave for Queb?¢ by Wednesday morning’s express, avd would remain at Quebec fur ten or twelve ' days before sailing for the Cape. He

then congratulated the men on this ite which had come to them—

the first opportupity that leland soldiers had ever had—of fighting in a foreign land. > Thousands of their friends were envying F them this chance of fighting for their Queen, and no person could possibly b

e more sorry than himeelf that he was not allowed to go with them. He

wenton to say that it was hardly neces-

eeeeee THE OUTFITTERS } sary for him to remind them that the

| credit of the corps to which they belong— ' the creditof their island province—was 10 their hande and he hoped that they would never do anything to reflect discredit upon

Colonel Moore this Morn-

ing—Yesterday's Proceedings—Services in the Churches—An Eloquent Sermon—Dinner this

either. He closed his short but happy address tv again congratulating them one and ali upon the opportunity which had come to them.

Tickets were then presented to the men for the complimentary dinner which takes place at the Hotel Davies this evening.

Drill was then proceeded with, manual exercises and volley and firing exercises being gone through in a splendid manner. The men are fast coming into excellent shape under the instruct:on of Lieutenant Sprague.

The contingent is to be photographed this afternoon at Messrs. Westlake Bros’ and everyone will shortly be able to obtain photographs of this body of men in which all are eo much interested.

The City Council, ata meeting held on Saturday evening, voted $300 to the contio~ gent. Ata conference between the pro» yincial and Givie authorities and represen- tatives of the militia forces,beld this morn~ ing, it was decided to have a public meeting in the Opera House this evening at which

\the money vcted the contingent will

This was accomplished success{ullY although the enemy stood his ground to the last wich courage and tenacity.

The Fifth Lancers and a equadron of the Fifth Dragoon Guards charged on the retreating Boers in the dark, doing cou- siderable execution.

We captured a Boer camp with (pro- badly) 10 wagons, horses and also two guns,

The Boer losses were very considerable, including a number of wounded and pris- oners. Among the former are General Koch and Piet Joubert, nepnew of Com-: mander Genera Joubert.

One goods train with supplies for Glea- coe Camp and nine English prisoners were

rescued.

Our loss, I regret to say, was heavy—it

is roughly calculated at 150 killed and!

wounded.

The collection of the wounded over a large area in the dark und the arrange- ments for sending them in have tuus far occupied our time,and atiention, A full list will go to you later.

Our wounded and those of the enemy are now arriving by traias. Besides ‘he Boers, we have mauy Hollandere, Germans and prisoners of mixed nationalitie3.

The bebaviour of our troops and of the colonial forces was admirable.

Care Town, Oct. 23.—An advice from Mafeking eays in an engagement with the Boers the British garrison under Colone! Baden- Powell killed 53 of the enemy.

Lonpon, Oct. 23.—A late edition of the Pall Mall Gazette asys that General Symons is dead, butthe news is not cov, firmed.

the city clergymen and other citizens. The contingent will leave for Quebec on Wednesday morning, aod will be escorted tothe railway siation by the city militia with bands of music, A committee bas

trainto Summerside.

quetied at the Hotel Davies.

Our militiamen presented a fine soldierly appearance as they marched to St.James’ church yesterday—tbe volunteers tor South Africain theran. The church

was appropriate tothe occasion; “Blest

been appointed to arrange for a Special | Lt _ Tonight, after the }82ud Batt. public’ meeting, the contingent will be ban- |

| physical courage whereby to become ‘victorious, No danger would alarm them if their faith in their God wes un~ | shaken. | The preacher made reference to the fact of the"Island being represented ‘in the war. The unselfish offering of

lives forthe service of “their country | has won the admiration of all for the con-

tingent. The bonor of our province ia | placed in their hands. Religion, howe and loved ones would not be torgotten by them in the dash and crash of battle.

Not farewell but aw revoir will be saiu. They would be ever thought of while ab- sent, asd those they leave behind wil! feel the sorrows of the far away warriors as their own, and rejoice with them in their victories In ciosiog, Mr. Fullerton gave the blessing: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord cause Hie face to shine upon you, and be grecious unto you; the Lord lift up His countenance unto you, ‘aod give you peace.”

The choir eavg “God be with you till we meet again” at the close of the sermon, Miss Earle singing the solo. The service cl.sed by singing the Natioual Anthem.

At the First Methodist Church last evening, the Rev. J. J. Teasdale epoke in- spiring and hearty words of encourage- ment and farewe)l to the members of the contingent.

When the benediction bad been givea the choir sung “God be with you till we meet again” witb pathos. This thoughtful remembrance of our “Soldiers of the Queen” will never be forgotten. During the service the choir rendered several an- thems.

The Sunday School gave Sapper Furze, one of ita bible class students, a grand send off. Every student personally wished Sapper Farze Godspeed. The boy’s bri- gade lined up and gave three cheers and @ tiger.

At St. Peter’s chcrch last evening the Rev. T. H. Hunt, M. A., B. D., preached from the text “Put yeon the whole armour of God,” showing that the virtues of the soldier, courage, fortitude, obedierce, etc., are those which distinguish the Cbristian. At the close the choir and congregation sang God Save the Queen with enthusiasm.

| The names of twenty-eight of the Trana~ ,vaal Contingent were published by Tue | Examiner ov Saturday afternoon. The two additional names were sent in atter the paper went to press, A complete list of tue men who are tu uphold the credit of the Island provioce io ibe fight with the Boers will be found below :—

ee L. McLEAN, No 2 Co. Ar- tillery. J. 8. WALKER, No 1 Co. 82nd Batt. A. R. DILLON, No 1 Co, 82nd Batt. JAMES MATHESON, No 2 Co. Artil- | lerv. 5 JOSEPH O’REILLY, No 1 Co. Artil» ery. H V McKINNON, No 1 Co. Artillery. FRED FURZE, Engineers. JOHN BOUDREAU, Engineers. H H BROWN, 82nd Batt. FE W BOWNESS, 82n4 Batt. , ALFRED RIGGS, Eogineers. J E SMALL, Nol Co. Artillery. L. GAUDET, No 2 Company, Artillery. R. D. TAYLOR, Engineers. REG. COX, No 3 Company, 82nd Batt. WALTER LANE, No 1, 82nd Batt. aT ARCH. HARRIS, No 1, 82nd alt. THOS LESLIE MACBETH, No 3, 82nd Batt. LEROY HARRRIS, Nol, 82nd Batt. THOMAS AMBROSE RUDD, No i

LORNE STEWART, No3, 82nd Batt. F B McRAK, No 2 82nd Batt. RICHARD JOSHKPH FOLEY, Eaogi-

neers. NELSON BRACES, Engineers. M J McCARTHY, No4 Co. Artillery. | JOSHUA T. LESLIE, No. 4 Co Artii-

was filled to overflowing, and the singing} lery.

R E LORD, Nz 3, 820d Batt.

be the tie%that binds,” andthe war bymn,} FRED WAYE. No 5, 82ad Batt. “Onward, Christian Soldiers,” were sung) ARTHUR J. B. MELLISH, Nol 82nd with fervor and enthusiasm. | Batt.

Rev. Mr. Fullerton’s sermon, was appro.| NECY DOIRON, Engineers. ee ee a “The! Among the contingent are Lieats. Arthur war ees b.v-ec. He spoke of | Mellish, Loroe Stewart and Thomas A. the Israelites’ wars and their trust in God.| Rodd who, finding they could not go as

a j ' : . ’ _ © . ° ae to the Transvaal event he ex~ | officers threw up their commissions and preseed regret that war had become neces-| elisied as privates. A!! honor to them sary to decide thedispute. But it is a war| P ie : against tyranny and arrogance, for the! “eRe betterment of man and the cause of right- | N BA E 3 eousness, A natiooulity had disregarded |COUN, WHEATLY HEARD FROM. the right of uaiversal justice, had withheld ; the liberties of humanity and refused re- | (copy) forms necesssary to civilization, Aud thy |. S,—I find that my vote of Saturday Empire to which we belong has at last, | last to give $300 to the Charlotretown

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when patience is exhausted, been! Coniingent for South Africa, is not agree-~ compelled to draw the sword; for the \sble to my constituents in Ward armies of the Dutch Republic bave in- | Five, and I therefore want to vaded her territory ; and the sword will not | be eousidered as voting in favor

be sheathed till sucial equality bas been | Of the resolution to give tue boys the $300. established from the Cape to the Zam- | Geo. Waeatiey. besi. The two races must learn to respect, Charlottetown, Oct. 25, 1899. each other. Until then the peace eought | st for wi'l not be obtained. Remember the lecture by W. P. Archia To the members of the contingent he | bald in Zion church basement Friday night said that a firm trustin God was the true | at 8 o’clock. : foundation of human courage. The God | of Battles would be with them on the battlefield. The knowledge of the right- eousness of their cause and the freeing of | others would overcome any fear of the body in the midst of danger. Self re- liance and the righteousness of

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School Girls’ Nerves

Many a pale, weak school girl, suffering the evil effects ofan exhau nérvous sys tem, and thin, waterp blood, has been fully restored to the vigor and buoyancy of robust their health, by using A. W. Chases Nerve Food.

‘i The healthful glow on the cheek and the

be presented and addresses delivered by

cause would give them the moral and; rightness in the eye tellof the building up

rocess which is taken place in the body.

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