The Colonist, vol. 05, no. 121 (28 May 1890)

              THE COLONIST.
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St. John's, N.F., Wednesday, May 28, 1890. Single copies—One Gent. No. .121.
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BBSFjlLUpBEC.
lore Strikes wligM.
-, CHAN. OAPRIVIVISITS ENGLAND
A Reported German Conspiracy.
Halifax, May 28.
Snnith, Wade & Co., (lumbermen) of Quebec
will probably fail, with liabilities of a million
und n half dollars. Fifty vessels chartered by
the firm are at present on their way loaded with
timber.
Thc Imperial Institute writes' to*- Colonial
Government1''to nominate thirty-fn'T^'nicmbers
as a government body for the institute. Ten
members ha,vc been allocated io Canada and
one to Newfoundland. *•
Several clock laborers arc on strike in Kng-
lanil; they demand an advance of sixpence   per
Chancellor Capriv'i visits I'nghiiid in company
with Kmperor "William, lo assure Salisbury of
"the con Ut) ucd friendship and pence of Germany.
Also, thai German'peace will be efrective. The.
urniv has been raised   hv six hundred thousand
The French paper
Haiti.- province- aga
report a con-piracy i
the
'NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Smamrock Hour !"V.    . Clift, Wood A Cc
Agricultural Seniety notice Ia.s B Sclatet
orders for cal (lift, Wood A Cc
Ice for the-seas, m         E IV Bennett A Ce
Myrtle tl.iiir      ;-, -lift. Wood AC,
i the
AUCTION SALES.
V-tel tin Me Building Lot. situate
l.e.Marcliunt Koad.
I WILL OFFER Foil SALE ATPUULIC AUG
tion. on the dav of June, upon the premises,
at 1- o'eloe'k (if not prcvioiislv 'e,,,,,,,.,! ,,f bv pri-
\ ate contract I, all that valuable j.i.-cc or parcel .of
land, -ituat 1 Ix-Marchuiit Road, and immediately adjoining tin- residence of (apt. Giikes. The
pr-.iH.rii U situated in on.- of the finest !<«.- lilies
within the city, and coniuiands an extensive view
ind west, and also the harbor
■Mile I
eluit.le
t   pr.
■d in the city.   For further pi	
r before d»v of sale to T. \V. SPKY.at his
K-tatc Exchange. Wi
NEW  ADVERTISEMENTS.
Rivertol Brewery!
ICE! ICE! ICE!
i be Subscribers beg to inform the public and patrons that the Season for delivering lee common
ces on  Honda**. June 2nd.
Terms: Three Dollars per Month.
HKp"Dellveredeverv morning [Sundavs except
ed).   Special Hates per Cwt. or Ton.
E.W. BENNETT & CO.
niay*33.10fp
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
vfl*'_* re-bred lle-gi-i- re ;l   Ayrshire   Bull
•-RODRICK." and Pure-bred   Rcgistere.'  "
sfehi^ull ".JAMAICA."'    Fee:*l.00:p
to the keeper.
Pure-bred Yorkshire Boar and Pnre-
bred (Jbcster White Boar.    Fee: $1.0'; pavable
to keeper ; now at the Stable 14 Hamilton Street
(lute Eagle Iron Foundry).
The Boitdster Stallion "I'ADWY." Imported by th.- Hoard, will be at Service to a limited number of Mares.   Fee: 88.00; in all cases
' le at the oflice of the Secre
will be given to the keeper.
•fjr-This horse Issired by "Jolly Butcher " from
" Irish Queen,"   "Champion   I glas,"' all well-
known performers as roadsters.    "Paddy" is not
yet 4 years old, and, although he has never been
trained, is guaranteed *o trot a  mile under three
JAMES B. SCLATER.
New Banking Schooner.
ByP.&LJTESSIER.
THAT SPLENDID NEW ,
Ot:H*"r01«l_B'**ST. <UK IV    tlidli
(O    S'.» ions, a sistei
FLOUR in Small Quantities!
I     (,-<■   IHHMI-U-.WHI-ll   ,).,HllK.-IHMHlOHMHl-IMI-llW(KH-IHl
Xo. 1. PIEIJ-BIIltY'S BKST, 5©c. per stone.
,    SO. 8.  SiO(K»!I.I.   - 45C. per Sl.ii.e-.
Xo.,3. U mi I  s l V K 40c. per Htone.
Ho. 4. IAlXFRY 35c. per Htone.
So. 5. r i s 11 _■: ic >I \ vs - - - - 3©e, per stone,
Xo.«. COTTAGI. 85c. per Htone.'
< OK.Vil l; 11. - --85-- per stone.
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0__3C__a___--P  X^XsOT-TXt.     /
New Cash Grocery Store:
(Cor. Duckworth Stbkkt and Beck's Covk.)
may*26 JAMES   MURRAY.
NEW
Hay Seed.
NEW
NEW
Hay Seed.
NEW
FARMERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS
OU CAW BUY WROOGIIT A COT IfAIES, SPADES, SHOVELS, i ok:*-.
  Prongs, Rakes,,White Lead and Color Paints (all si.-.- packages', Linseed Oil, Spirits of Turpentine, Varnishes. Class. Putty, Ochre, Whiting, .tc. Ac. AT TIIK BEACn. Everything you require
at prices lower tlian the low. st.
M. & J. TOBIN,
l.fp l.e :ie !i.;Oue-Kiioi I li Street.
SHIRTS AT COST PRICE.
ALL OLD AND YOUNG MEN
Who Wish to show a good IVont should go to IVI'.ST-F.V 1> CASH SHOP and
see their window arrayed In endless variety of Shirt-. Tlos and Collar*.
White Dress Shirts from 50 cents; Fancy Colored Shirt*from CO cents. Don't
miss the chance io secure a lew; mayl?,fp
Aspinc-lTs: Enamel: Paint
iv n.r. i iii.ni-s    '
IS AIX COIA>BS.
Bath Enamel—in Flesh, Ivory, White and Cream Color.
At WM. - CAMPBELL'S - SUPPLY - STORE,
mayl7.fi. 141) Water Nr.»et. *
of Ji
del and test-sailer.
iter i-hip to the "St. Beroapl,"
J Mikphv, of Onmbo. This .ve*
iiniper and wych-hazel—juniper
ams and knees. Built during last
 .ni-il timber   .\ bandNBae no-
may 17,81fp
KRATING'S POWDER.
KEATINGS PO.WDER.
KEATINGS POWDER.
KEATINGS POWDER.
KEATINGS POWDER.
KEATING'S POWDER.
fBUGS,
-| FLFAS,
KILLS   ! MOTHS.
I BEETLES.
L MOSQUITOES,
HARMLESS TO  ANIMALS.
HARMLESS TO  ANIMALS.
fBUGS,
I FLEAS.
KILLS <! MOTHS.
I BEETLES,
(MOSQUITOES.
but is unrivalled in destroying* FLEAS.
BUGS, COCKHOACIIKS, 'MOTHS IN
FURS. BEETLES, and every other species
of Insect. S->ort.*men will llnd this invaluable for destroying- lies in their dogs, as also
ladies for their pet does. -
Tlie PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of thegenuine ixiwder bear the autograph of THOMAS   KKATINO.     Sold  In
tins and bottles only.
KEATING'S WORM TABLETS.
KEATING S WORM TABLETS.
KEATINGS WORM TABLETS.
A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both
in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD   WORMS.
It is'a -.erfectly safe and mild   preparation, and Is
especiallv adaph-d for children.    Sold In tins and
buttles by all drugglsta.
Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING,
London.
Wholesale by T. McMURDO & Co.
St. Johnts, N.F.
ap28fp,tcy	
By CLIFT, WOOD & CO.
10O barrels
Extra chiiici. flour—Myrtle.
may"'. tx M p».0una.
NEWFOUNDLAND
[So. I, 180O.]
To Mariners!
Grand Bank, Fortune Bay-
Latituac 47" 08'North      >   ..„.„■„„,,
Longitude 55° 4.' 80" "West J  Approximate.
A wood beacon has been erected on the Breakwater at the above place ('100 feet from end) where
there will be exhibiteKl nightly, on and after May
1st, from sunset to sunrise, an Hth Order Dioptic
Fixed White Light. It illuminates the horison to.a
distance of 5J miles from S.E. bv S. (southerly to
West.
From	
From high water to base of Vans.2$ feet.
The beacon is painted red and white, alternate
horizontal bands. The light bears W.N.W. from
the end of tlie breakwater.   By order,
W. R. STIRLING,
Board of Works Office, Secretary.
St. John's, 19th April, 1890.-lm.fp	
EMm New mm piEU.
FOR SALE.
HE    IIIMlMllli:   \K«
^ __,    schooner   " Sunlight,"  burthen
, BE per register WI tons; length, 88 feet:
Breadth.Mne£* Depth, 8 feet.   Built atSouris,
Prince Edward Inland.    For full [mrticulars, np-
P may!4 >~-^     J. A tV. PITTH.
FOR BALE BY
P*«ct. TESSIER.
3 "Western B-^ts,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Central Coal Depot
Old Bridgeport Mine Coals.
ST. JOBN'8 AO.Nf.y.-We are i
in a position to take orders for the above '
known Household Coal—wholesale and retail. No
delay to  vessels at International Pier, Syd
Cape Breton.
may28 CLIFT. WOOD fr ■'<
RECEIVED!
Ex steamship Buenos Ayi
Irish Butter.
Vt). RYAN
NOW LANDING:
oo o o oo
Ex Miranda from New York,
500 Barrels Yorkville Beef,
[Just packed and very choice.]
75 In Is Figge A Brother F.M. Pork
50 brlt* Xew HockH [Small piec.
SO brlr, Rnnip Pork,
lOO brls A i-in (Mir"- .*»I «■«.«. Pork
500 brlM Siipe-i lim- Plonr—late inspection
I500 brlH Superior Extra Flour.
HEARN&CO
s_=_:uf_._>v£x.oc"__:.
Landing, ex steamer Cai
100 tiris G&oic*. Patent Fam. Flonr,
_Sr*SiiA.Mi!oe-K.    A brand already known iu the
market. .    • ■
may28 CLIFT, WOOD A CO,
BOARD OF HEALTH
THE ISO v It l> OF HEALTH NOT*
fv the public that all cellars, stables, out-
lioii>c-s,' liaekvards. privies, privy vaults, cess
pools, reservoirs and . ther places, nni>t be cleansed as soon as i.o.— il.le; and if such cleansing is
not t-eiinpli-ted hv the *.nth of Mav instant, parties
will he prosecuted under the provisions of the
r.il.lie Health Act. 1889.
The public are recommended lo use c.rro-ive
~ul.li.nale solutfcn (1 purt to KKK1) for disinfevtion;
and either c.-irrTolic acid solution or chloride of
lime for deodorizins.
(Bv order of the Board),
I>. W. PBOWS-B,
layo.lp
IVIagnumJSonum
By CLIFT, WOOD & CO.
100 Sacks
1 Bonum Potatoes,
PAINTS AND OILS.
For sale by P.&L. Tessier
200 28-lb kega best Black Paint
1(H) 28-lb kegs best White Zinc
100 14-lb kegs best White Zinc
100 2S-lh kegs No. 'J t.-t White Zinc
.Mi   7-lh keg i No. 2 liest White Zinc
■Mi 15-11. ki K8 l»st Azure Blue Paint
50 14-lb kegs Pu-e Blue Paint
vi i-i-ll. kegs V.-llow ( hroine Paint
SO  7-lb kegs Bed Oxide Paint
50 M-lb kegs Keel Oxide Paint
50 28-lb kegs Bed Oxide Paint
.MIL'S It. kegs Keel Ochre Paint
5(1   7-lh kegs Vandvke Brown Paint
mo   -.Mh tins Chrome Yellow Paint
50 28-lb kega Drv Yellow Ochre Paint
20 UO-gal'. brls Pals Bulled Linseed Oil
2'i:id-gal. hi 1- I'.ile Haw l.iiise.>ed OU
1(H)   1-gal. drums No. 1 Boiled Linseed Oil
nv9.fp	
Half-Brls. Peas.
By CLIFT, WOOD & CO>
100 Half-brls Canadian Peas.
niay*24 ex ss Cacouna from Montreal.
NOTIC _S!
To  Intkndino Farmers ! Tradesmen !
and Laborers!
rTHF WI>_>EIlf-IOXEI>,GENEBAl.
L Manager of " The Newfoundland Colonization nnd Mining Combany, IJmlted." will be prepared, diirinfr next Summer, to offer long leases
on liU'ral t.-rm-. of large und small Earni-, whicli
can be rented in a ilEHTJtA-LY or PART1A1 i.v  im-
prov.-.l i-.mdltion, deliverable at shortest ■ d.l.
notice. For particulars apply by letter to the
onderalg-ed. ^   ^GFIEU) BONNYN,
4, Devon Row.
£t. J^jiu'i, •**•_ April, 1890^ -    Sm.eod
. 1/
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A1 I.S per Steamer ''Miranda*' for
 Canada and Fnited StaUi*, will
be closed on Friday, tbe 30th lni-t., at
one o'clock, p.m. .
31 O. FRASER, P.il.G.
General Post Oflice. 2^th May. 1890.	
Caution!
\ f ISKI\<*! -A FIIKdlTK. PAYABLE
1>X to Bearer, dated May 14th 1890, for «213.18,
anil was enclosed in a letter addressed to the Union Iknk. Should anyone hold the same, would
he pli-.-ise communicate with the Financial Secretary"^ oili.-e. Colonial Building, at once.
inav-'7,2ifp ' 	
Uf71jrphy,m.d.
Duckworth-St, opp. Dr. Bunting's.
Revolution! Revolution!
\i> niore Rent to pay after ten years I
The land question solved. A noiiii-
nnl rental paid for lOyears gives ten*
ant an absolute title to the property.
I AM AUTHORIZED BY THE PROPRIETORS
of all that land suitable for buildinK purposes,
situate between Water-street west and Hamilton
street, to give to every one that will apply immediately, a nicely situated home lot on the easiest
terms ever offered. That is to say, by payment of
a rental of 40 renin *icr foot for ten years only, and
at the expiration of that time a free and absolute
title will be given the tenant. In pursuance of
the instructions received I will dispose of the following property in lots to suit applicants: All that
piece or parcel of land situate on Hamilton Avenue,
commencing at the west end of Mr. Brown's dwelling house and extending west to Shaw's lane.
Also, tliatother piece or parcel ot land/situate on
Eric-street; also that piece or parcel of land, situate on the north side of McKay-street; also tnat
piece or parcel of land situate ori tlie east and west
side of Leslie-Street, leading from Water-street to
Hamilton-street, The above will be disposed of
on the following terms—a rental of forty cents
per foot will lie: charged the tenant for ten years,
at the expiration of thjit time the property wiU be
his own. free from rent forever. The people were
n.-ver ottered such a gift before, and never will
again, «o take advantage of this offer at once. For
furthe-r information call at Spry's Real Estate Ex-
ehaiit'e and evcrc thing will be explained to you.
lh.-. tli .will U'" kept open until nine o'clcick every
night for the accommodation of those who cannot
e-all earlier. Plans can be seen at nny time by applying «. T. W. SPRY, at his Real Estate Ex-
c-Tiange,  Water-street.  maytW
Prime Irish and P.E. Island
1 Seed Potatoes.
By CUTfe, Wooa «6 Co.
£00 Sacks finest Irish Seed Potatoes
[Magnum Bonum.
.  i . • ■ i "li
4. T THE "KOYAE/'-Frcsh Baked
. A.    Rhubarb, Lemon Meringue and Mine* l*ic*s.
and American li..nglmiits, 1'lorid-i and California
Seedless i (ranges. Lemon-,, Carrots. Parsnips,Turnip. Beets. Lettuce, Co. uinh.-r.* and Pineapples,
I-'r.-sli Hotter. Cream, Milk and Kges; Fresh Lobsters from mv tni|>s at K.-lligrews by train, daily:
Hoiiev in the'eomb. and prepared Pickled Beets,
Mine- Meat, Confeeiioii.-rv, Jams. Canned Goods,
tSTMcals served .piicklv and in good style in
the Kestaurnnt.    The le.-Cream Saloon will open
■ the tlrst offering of thus delicloiu luxury un
Saturdav, Mav Ulst. 112 Water Street.
New Goods! NewGoods!
Just received per Bessie from Boston,
STOVE POLISH, Paeklnu Paper,
Trunk.-*, Wash-boards, Table Salt. Lunch
Tongue, Corned Beef. Brawn, Candles. Brooms,
Hops, At*. *
Also, per L■•dy Elibank from Liverpool:
[IME JUICE, I^mon Syrup, Basp-
J berrvSvrnp. Ginger Svrup. Black Currant
„-vrtip, Swiss' Milk, Coffee, Jams, Cocoa, Confec-
tionerv. Olive Oil*. Fancy Soaps, Starch, Blue.
IVppe'r. S].ic.--. Nutinegs. Clov.s, Sauces, Hiirnee*
Get, Bread Soda, l "ill rant-, Ilic-, Pickles. Also
hand, a choice lot of Groceries, Provisions and
■uors, all at reasonable prices.
GEORGE O'REILLY,
14  ,   1U8 Water-st. 0 doors west Market-house-
New F.M. Pork & Jowls
By CLIFtTwOOD & CO..
25 barrels New Fain. Mess Pork
10 barrels New Jowls
10 barrels Xew Loins * may 16
$4.50
SYDNEY COA1. (Old BIUOGEPORT
Mlnee); landing ex schooner HUda. Sent
home at $4.H0 [twenty-two shillings and sixpence]
while discharging.
may!9 CUFT, WOOD & CO.
Harness    LEATHER.
By CLIFT,"W00D & CO.
50 Sides Harness Leather
niBy?4 Medium wehjhte-ejr Cncoiina.
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