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Feb 16 -.-The correspondent of is slightly increasing. The scarcity of w ` I I* WTI *_* I A':Z'l_I MI I W- andeabhmlmer on

Press at Ladysmith. from vegetables ls very trying to the troops, . 1_1 ' cl:m'f;tm'u1me;_!-nd'_' min he escaped Feb. 10, and Luxuries are beyond the means of the »' ' _ ‘ umm, carts. se,ent,_,”¢n mm, is M'

at Durban Feb. 14, sends the majority. Eggs arethirty-six shillingsai ~..’__ LEE'METFORD BULLET AND CARTRIDGE- stored wmfthe d;,4,b°d,*mm,mm°u written before he left dozen;a small fowl is eighteen shillings, `~ _ I _ _ _ ` ‘ - ' » _ _

Since the furious cannonade in sixpenoe: piuikins, twelve shillings each; 3Hs°ldierS gnlmbrsleeddegvhyfst tar; gicdhtidstlbdyloiigginofizliglldg. French LwelI ?lRa;:mh t__lm¢k;|'e lt: xcedpgqningsth P0" Of the Week quietness _vegetable marrow, Six Shil1i118S; 11 ¢,h‘:,nl|yargew1.l§,):;1$¢hndlong iw `Tli¢ L`¢Q'-H'€tfi5l‘d"duil'L2e-Enllldd"rifles"I`§llf_ the llistfew years but..

_The _hills on which the tmofgam, twelve shillings sixpence,a box The exigencies of modem warfare; de_la,.e practically the same-_ _» - _ <-!i~mte;Nst was taken by s lyddite shells were burst~ of sardines, three shillings' tobacco,ninet o The bullet ls a composite one; eonsistillihl in tuusketffi even now the

Ofacupro-nieke1enve1epe_|iavinga hard Iiidiaiiarniytar surpasses tliescsies

leadcore, and weighs 215 .gi1iim._The its_EUNP¢8l1sti8'enin¢.: ~ v _ »

' gickel pulpchedthfelflat byl _ The soldier is

6111821110118' msc i11ee.=nd_ `.~'1l1=il<>i>er- *kk eSL5§1§i¢§i¢_=_i'f`f__ .ff 'S5011 WINDS the envelope intoillconsidered riot

afew days previously 'shillings apound. _ , y

only occupied by grazing cattle, A-case of whiskey was ruffled for 145,

away on the north side of pounds.The Boers are smuggling tobamgf

the Boer laagers can be into camp through natives. A local?

bigger than before factory is turning out excellent horse sand

they have no idea., at ages, and another is making nourishing retiring from their posi- soup, which is much appreciated by the

disappointment is felt troops, who' certainly have increased in

the non appearance of Gen. Buller, strength since these were served out.”

gin* the severity of the fire every The escape of the Associated Press hat was glowing with hope and correspondent was most advent

urous and

lldtdeut at the prospect of immediate arduous. Leaving Ladysmith the evening nlil, not th t ° ' -

a we are at all in the blues, of Feb. 10, guided by a native, he soon

heya-yone capable of shouldering a encounteredaBoer patrol,who fired upon :ie iaconiident of our ability to hold him. Escaping the patrol he crawled tlietown against any force the Boers are twenty-two miles over the roughest and e¢& of putting in the field. Still, the stoniest paths, hiding in native huts and

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1. ci-1 EDWARD isrnivo ri-manner 2_1, is-oo. ‘

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_ 2 Z D A Comparison of The Rifle The Bocrs 'Arc' Using~

¥‘Re<>barging magazines delayed the are twisted spiral!! iw!!! l?I'¢¢¢h 5' `_ Boersa moment but in the Mauser sys- muzzle The object of this riding ls to tem this operation wastes much less time cause thc bullet when forced through tl

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W _ _ than our Own. ---"The Times, Jan. Letter _ barrel, to rapidly rotate upon it-s own axis

. deicribing battle of Magersfontein. ` thus gaining enormously in precision.

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e o owing description of the British The Lee-Mctford had seven vcs, _ ` _ "

i»f°“"' MAUSER MECHANISNL and B0€1°l7yDeS of_riiie is from the pen of which made one complete tigigto in* LEE IMETFORDD

_ __.- 1 3- Weil-known Writer 0l,1imilita1'.Y subjects: ‘ ten inches, and fora time this was found _ _

_ I With characteristic slowness, England satisfactory. Subsequent-_ improvements The back sight is actually below

was the last country' to adopt the maga- led to the-introduction the Lee.Enii¢1d, ride, which has to be held up at such an thcirsile]

_ Zine rifle. ' For years the continental- which has onlyllve grooves. ,The bore of NISE 9-5 $0 BDI-lee-1' t0 the DlllO0ker to be Ohr

D°WerS had been aheadof us in equipping both is the same, andlis ofa” meh in pointing at the sky. This extreme range their armies with rapid-fire small-bore _` diameter. The weight of the rf1je:;;,10g,¢ is is usedfor annoyinganenemy orto mich

_ » _ riHes,and it was longafter theobsoleteness nine poimds four' ouncea,§_1-,he bgygmt outmen lying ensconced behind

‘_ _ I of the single-fire weapon had been recog-_ weighing exactly one pound in addition. _8'1‘9°11d- _The rifle carries _

A _ nlzed that the War Oilice nn_g,uy__decided_ Thelsngth with bayonet, _‘fixed £55 feet further than the sighted distimcea,_ and

_ 5 1111011 the chance. j 1 1-2 iiieii, being not len than ten inches vases fwiuently °<>¢1'1r 0! bullets wfryins

.manded the use of weapons having an in- creased range, and ‘this implied more 7-powerful explosives and stronger barrels; ETB# soldier’s power of carrying burdens \hld reached a point when not one pound fweight could be added without crushing lliim, and hence the ride bore had to be contracted. Magazines were, demanded, and with the enonnoususe of ammunition thus foreshadowed, each cartridge had to weigh less to enable the man to carry more. -

one solid mass. In the dum-d

are not served out for ordinar ci 'I

velops a pressure in the breech

is practically no recoil or kick of

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, um variety, the nose of the bullet i`s`dented iii, so as to_I-_isinteninely fond of sh

break the casing,thus causing the and company _ _ .is __ very

*it W Set UP on impact. These bullets keen. Field Marshal Lord Roberts is

y vilized mainlytobethanked forthis intelnpt in

~ warfare. The charge consisting of cor~__ the 'all-important suhiectg he havin(

Almost every great power has adopted ` dim' 3' nit'1`°`3ly°e"i“° °“m'8\U1°°0tt°U alll

the bolt system forloading and unloading, _ and in nearly every case the magazine, consisting of a sheet-iron box, _is an addi- tion to the rifle. The French Lebel on the other ha.nd, has its cartridges stored

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B180-lllation, is of;30 grains weight, and dei; every way. _ ~ » I _ I

‘ _ - chamber'

of 15 tons to the square inch. I

_ In spite of this enormous strain, there

*tinted diet of horse and mule Hesh is ming somewhat monotonous, although the liqltli of the camp, taking everything lltoemsideration, is better than could

fever and dysentery have ab

ated. The camp fever is not virulent, but

kraals during the day and proceeding at Bight- Ollee 8 Boer patrol came to the door of the hut where he was hidden under blankets. He swam the Tugela river and reached Chieveley the morning of Feb. 13, wh ere he took a train for Durban.

A coaaizsroxnnxr in writing Tar:

GUARDIAN states that although teams

are crossing the ice at Montague, it is by I I no means safe.

It is fashionable to day to have s

scare A Maron has been arranged between gym TLB? 3; gona' Tl; the Abegweit-Crescent hockey team and

muh] P h yspepsu' the West End Rangers. The West End

°' mc “ Pdplutlw' Rangers are a new team, but although

'Paks 103| Uf lPP0l'lt0 ‘Bd P00? without a reputation individually, they

"9 1358516051 Ind dll' are shining exponents of hockey and have

into

lenoul signs Of heart troll acquired all the agility necessary for a

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th the object of frightening tho good match For some time past members into tgkmg thu or ang har; of the team have been doing combination

If ` hundredth Pu.; of the work on an open air rink on Kent Street "°“"’° "° *‘°" °"°“‘° "°'° iL‘.d£‘..`“§i.f.’i'..f”‘i.L`i1"§I.°.'i§.l’.i .i°1'§ .‘$.‘£1if

éommetenn 'odd be fdlrd m estlngy ga.me,ythe report of which will

A wrong construction is t d

no nee to be colored by the press

common ailments in order

U18 P60pi6 UJl»0 film b8il&f THE following is a. letter of condolence dl8&88 ll pl‘6Vli6Df, whats From Star of Hope Division, Cape Wolfe

heart trouble. which is no md suddenly fatal when itioes ls a rare disease. Lo ded

cannot convince an in People. Iron is a vital ele-

of the blood Too little iro

ness, lackof spirits, pal shortness of breath, sleep-

nervousness, loss Of vital

ending in general broak down

in Dr Ward s Blood and Pills is in the soluble form you _ In combination with other cura

tain such a manner that eau t resist their action You

Yfmrself getting well when you

D1' Wards Blood and

to Mr and Mrs Methei-all and family on the death of your son and brother,R0land

and members of Star of Hope Division to address a word of sympathy and if possible cohsolation in this a time of great sorrow and bereavement. Although we cannot hope to be remove that sorrow and grief ` which are caused by the departure of one so dear to you, yet it may be of some com- fort to you to know that he was honored by us, the members of this Division.

Order for over five years and has won a place in all our hearts. He always to0k an active part in the meetings of the Division and was deeply interested in anything that tended towards the advancement of the Order. As an officer he has held the highest position that it was in our power to confer on him. Our loss is great but it is as nothing compared to yours. To you, the father and mother, sister and brother we extend our heartfelt sympathy, and al- t though we cannot understand why one so useful should be so early removed yet we believe that “He doeth all things well.” \Ve commend you to Him “Vfho buildeth up the broken in heart and healeth their wounds." Signed in behalf of Division,

bo 1 1 £3. °i~§f....i‘t‘ e‘l.‘i`l""‘°°‘ °’

MENT REGISi RY

Persons wanting employment Wlpleyers of labor in want of a | will obtain help and situr *Y *Proms to

LllbS SN ELGROVE

portant Notice

See is believing. You can see what

aI_In€E'>d'd1gaxsaparilla has done for others

= must believe 't ill d th f

lniiineid on nie isiii inet to Mr you. I W 0 e Same °' lil. L H D Foster, a daughter

Dina rainwns ---Permit us, the oiilcers

He has been a. faithful member of our

James Hopgood Luther Grossman .

` in a cavity in the wooden stock under-

neath the barrel.

the Lee-Metford, the bolt of which was in- vented by Mr. Lee, Mr. Metford being re- sponsible for the niiing. This latter asf most people are aware, consists of live grooves in the interior of the barrel, which

The original British weapon was the

' the rifle.

most of this being absorbed by the lneéeh mechanism. The Lee-Enfield is sightedatoi 2,900 yards, its lowest or point-blank range being 210 yards. The ilrst -named dis- tance, it must be clearly understood, is ` !10li 811 aimlllg range, forthe human eye, unaided as it is by telescopic sights, can-‘ not distinguish objects at that' distance.

applied over the inner core in slwll

issued, ten bemg the latest

The-ammunition is carried in

our army. The natlve,‘on the

" The ride with which the Boer is now lighting is on the Mauser system. It has an iron magazine, which is not an _integral portionoftheriiie. Itholds-only five cartridges, but is 'readily reloaded means of a charger holding life carb ridges. _

~ This gives a decided

Boer, who can reload after with marvellous rapidiw. '

The barrel lxasan outer skin of

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bayonet, thus saves _himselfabuiden of

‘ nearly two pounds. In length, the two

` _ M , ; ridesare nearly equal, the Mauser (pro-

'°° / / ’ `n_ounc_ed Mouser) having the advantage

MM, _ / / ’ of one-third of an inch. The

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/_/, Therangeof bothEnglish andBosrh°kh‘_

_-_ _ _ / _ number four, and make one complete

/~"'//-' /(/-’»'{:/Z,&//"'./ "turn in nine inches, the directionof tho' ' / _ w. twist beinginuieiefi. '

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' _ f .ff riiiesisnot quite _the same, the Hansen ht,

' . _ ,_ _/7 imvingeeiigiit ndvsntsgeen theextieme °l°°' °'°'

_» / _ ’ sight. Thebore measures .8llofanlnch,

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_ , '_ 5-/f' ,, weighs 42 grains, giving a chamber'

' C, ;-` _ _ ,_ » _ _ ` pressure of over nineteen _tons to

, / _ \___ ___~_ square_ inch, with amuzlle velocity ofl

f /ii _ __ _ fa" a¢'~°- " 2,1Ufeetperseoond.

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_A/_ range, ot the Mauserisgreaterthsn

oi= Boiisis. ii-‘?,f_.f..'?f‘.‘I..‘3;§"Z.i‘$. ‘i`I.°i..‘.‘i..,°’f.i .i.“'°“‘°'»..i.

Thelmproved Blower

ln every box of Dr. Chase’s Catarrh Cure.

h . pogitively cures catarrh.

edective in action. _It clears the air pea sages. makes breathing free and easy. re-

iiev ° and dafness, stops the ringing in the ears an ` ` '

Eniixiisoxi. BA°rss_& Co.. Toronto. 9

sim rm via my ini ei nr. chasm Cahrrli Cure, is ilie mast eteciivo ap- pliance ever devised lo reach the rosie ol _

liaise. ‘I

` E I perse li has ever doc-

tored ici- cat:-rii' :news ihat the

__ greattroubleis togettheremedy to

thedesiredspot whereitcanheal

disease from the system.

This difhculty is entirely

simple but most efective blower, which is to be found

B thisblowerthe tion is

Dr. Chase's Catan-hCure is prompt and

es the pressure which causes headache

droppings in the throat, and counter

25c.abox.blowei-free. at all dealers, oc,

,Mother’s Remedy

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right way to prevent’ serious illness.

ITurpentine is the right remedv f0f 85|

ihe ulcers and eradicate the I diseases Of the 01108! and “N83 15 Fmsled

by the prudent mothers Canada who havecured _theirdear ones umeand again

overcome by means of a _ by Nag this famous family medicine.

, the result of a neglected or uneontrbllabb ‘ cold, and can always heprevented and cured

y prepare sent by the timely use of _Dr. Cliase's Syrup Of i

difeei ie ine aise,-ned paris and imeugii in I Lineeed and T\1ri>¢°f1°=-

marvellous soothing, healing induence allays ~

inflammation, heals the ulcers and _home gg ies, little ones when mother has

" this her favorite remedy at hand.

action, pleasant to ihe tasie and promptjll affording relief, Dr. Cl:ia.se_’s Syrup of Lin- ,Ded and "1`urpentine 15 the Siinillfd remedy forcoughs, colds hoax-sexiest. throat

d b ii. 1 uiereugiii and mwmwgiand :fm 1en§!`%?ii1°°ksi'ii»mei

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Wdham F' Comm manenuyeaidieiieeeeimnfiemihesyeien. 9 gem, in iinnnesi, bresenmmbesorlunas-

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I Emwssou. Bans 6': Co., Toi-outa £0

FUND", lfD¢hml, mu! Sore Throat-and Asihmsls Dr. Cliaws

Sympoi Linieed Tlrlenfim.

A right remed right at hand. is the

‘.l`liat"Dr. Chase’s Syrup of Linseed and

Pneumonia and Consumption are alweii

Crou and bronchitis cannot rob the

Deiigiiifuny healing and eeeiiiinz 1°

25¢_gIgi-gebcd e3t8ll¢l¢ii¢i'S»°f`

and the bullet almost

let. Fortunately,in ooutestaofto-day it|

` Lis the aimed fire whichisot importance, and the records of Bisley show tint British soldier is armed with a ride with

which extraordinary accuracy ofltheiirel

tration respectively of the Mauser and

___ I Lee-Enfield, win be of iiiieme Jw new;-_

At 440yds. 19.& in. _ sand,mi At&ll yds. 13.77 in. free from

At 110 yds. 3.3.43 in. Z) in of line, loainy

stones, I

At LQ!! yds. 3.94 in. proof at anyrange

I.ron plate, 324 thick Milled steel plate,

pierced up to 330 3-.S in. thick, proof main v‘a.d” fu. tn '.

yards. at all ranges ._

3 1-2 feet point blank

way tliat\this _most importantpai-tofa riileis materially strengthened, without

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The weapon weighs, all on, eight pllmk nine ounces and the Boer, can-ying no-

the LeeEnfield, weighing 210 grains, ' h, ` while the charge of smokeless powder

may be obtained. .'

The followingtable, showing the peni-

Mauser»-- I Lee-Endeld-~

sand. sand.

Steel plate. Steel plate.

Clay. Clay.

zfepiigeiet in

1311898- “H839- The penetrative power of these hardened

bullets is extraordinary,a bullet possessing sumcient momentum

I four men. It was thought, as the results

of exper-_imentsontlitg of horses and sheep, that the ' T feéulting from ‘the smsiibere rise mia-nie would be of s very'>bad'charactei~, shown this £0 be in trary, the hole of exit

to drive it through

but experience has correct. On the con-

and the hole of en-

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