Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1884-01-10

              EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL 6. Price—One Cent. No. 7. St. John'e, H.P. Thursday Evolving, January 10, 1884 $3.00 Per Annum. Lastes by Telegraph. LATEST CONCERNING THE BELVILLE DISASTER. The Appointment of an Apostolic Delegate. CAPTURE OF THE FALSE PROPHET'S BROTHER-IN-LAW. , <♦> Suppression of Socialist Newspapers. «♦» — Halifax, N.S., Jan. 10. The total number of deaths by the Belville Convent disaster will not exceed thirty-four. It is understood that the Pope has appointed Archbishop Gibbous, of Bathmore, Apostolic Delegate for the United States and President of the National Conference of Prelates to be held next November. The False Prophet's brother-in-law has been captured and brought to Cairo. He deolares the Mabdi's object is to expel all foreigners from Egypt. Prince Bismarck is now engaged suppressing tbe socialist papers in Germany. NEWS BY MAIL. Items of Interest from all Quarters. Philadelphia, Deo. 27. The American ship Queenstown, Capt. Collins, which left here June 16th, and the British bark Guiana, which also sailed from this port on July 14th, both for Kiuga, Japan, are overdue and no word has beeu heard from them since leaving port. Denver, Col, Dec. 27. Tbe following were killed by a snow slide at Mendota mine on the 24th inst., S. 11. Bond, 0. S. Herriok, Thos. Dunncgan, Wra. Taylor, John Davis, Wm. Applewhite, F. Slater and Lewis Haekinson. At Silverton a terrific wind storm set in on the 19th inst., and raged furiously for six days, proving the most disastrous to life ever known. Of the 5 persons who were seriously injured at Virginius mine on Friday last 3 have *ieee died, making a total of 9 persons who lost their lives by that accident. WILKESBAREE, Pa., Deo. 29. Yesterday afternoon the dead body of a man was found lying in the snow near Pennsylvania Railway track, below Retreat Station. Tbe tracks of a bear were plainly distinguished, and the man's clothing and person gave evidence of a horrible struggle. The body is supposed to be that of a track walker employed by the Railroad Company. Cincinnati, Dec. 29. Wm. Behrman, aged 18, and John Palmer, a negro, have been arrested for murder of Wm. Kirk, both have confessed their guilt. John Palmer, in his confession, says it was agreed between bimsolf and Wm. Behrman to kill Kirk for his monoy, the one striking him the first blow to bave $50 in excess of the other. He says Behrman struck first, and that both then pounded Kirk's head with a hammer and club. Palmer is a light mulatto aged 19, and Behrman is a Gorman. Dublin Dec. 27. The programme of the Parnell party inoludes county Government without ex-officio authority „>in the part of Crown officers ; and legislation looking towards the sale and parcelling of the London corporations. Charlotte, N. C. Dec. 27. A freight train on the Chester and Lenoir Narrow Guage Railroad went through tho bridge over Long Creek to-day, and a fireman and brakoman were killed. London, Dec. 27. Arrived at Oporto, Portugal, 53 men of the Beidium steamship Plantya Scott, whioh left New York, Nov. 11 for Antwerp, and had not since been heard from. They were brought to Oporto by British brig G. D. T., Capt. Carcaud, whioh left Paspebica on Nov. 22, and were rescued from tbe steamer by her. THE Evening Telegram. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1884. THE SONS OF SAINT ANDREW. ♦  Result of Tuesday Evening's Meeting. » A FEW OBSERVATIONS ABOffif THI! SEMIPOLITICAL EXCURSION LAST SUMMER. i Tutu lo'.d him like a vera britheV,— They had been fou for weeks thegither.—Burns. O Life ! how pleasant in thy morning, Young Fancy's rays the hills adorning! Cold-pausing Caution's lesson scorning, We frisk away, Like schoolboys at th' expected warning, To joy and play.—ibid. But pleasures are like poppies spread, You seize the flower, its bloom is shed; Or, like the snow fall in the river, STA moment white, then melts forever.—lbid. O wad some power the giftie gie us, To see oursels as others see us ! It wad frae monie a blunder free us, And f 'olifh. notion.—Ibid. • i We are told that a great dell of chagrin, disappointment, " and so forth, and so forth, and so forth," is being experienced by some of " the old officers" of that benevolent and time-honored institution tho " Newfoundland St. Andrew's Society," because they were not re-elected at tbe annual meeting on Tuesday evening last. Tbis is to be regretted for various reasons, some of which we may take occasion to explain hereafter, our time and space being too limited to admit of a discharge of that " labor of love" at present. Mind you, reader, we do not mean to say that the regrets here alluded to are engendered by the mere circumstance that the gentlemen in question have been sent back to the ranks from whioh they criminally emerged. Ob, no! That would'be absurd, especially in view ef the fact that much superior men—financially, intellectually and socially—have been (we were gf'iug to say unaoimou-Jy) elected to take their places. The idea we winh to convey is this, namely, ibat no large-hearted, manly man can help deploring the *' unoanny" disposition that prevents the retiring President and Vice-Prcsidont from vacating their offices without feeling so very bilious and phlogistic about tbe matter. If we bave been oorreotly informed, and we think we have, the aforesaid gentlemen riohly deserve the manifestation of fraternal disapprobation which has just been exemplified 'owards them. The very iutelligent members of tbe St, Andrew* Society arc perfectly right in putting the seal of their reprehension upon tbe conduct (f huch of thoir brethren as have had the temerity to attempt to detract from tbe hitherto unsullied reputation of that institution, by turning its annual M sociable or M reunion" into a political caucus for the special benefit of Sir W. V. Whiteway and two or three of bis inflated and vaing-lorious satellites. How dare Mr. John Tbis, Mr. James That, and Mr. Robert The- Other-Thing prostitute tbe prestige and influence of the Society to the glorification of a mere party demagogue, and a most unprincipled one at that ? Many of " Aulci Scotia's" honest and independent representatives in this city feel indignant, and justly so, every time they are reminded of the late President's shabby proceedings in eon ore ion with tbA M Sons of St. Andrew's" excursion to Topsail last summer; and to this incident, we believe, may be mainly attributed the Society's commendable action on Tuesday in electing to office men of sterling integrity— men who " love the name of honor more than they fear death," and who, consequently, have no sympathy whatever with the despicable parasites of the Wbitewaj-Shea Camarilla. True, tbe newly-elected guardians of tbe Society's honor arc not the proud '* proprietors" of shoddy titles, official pomposity and inordinate selfconceit ; but they are rich in tho possession of what is iransccndeutiy more precious to tbe virtuous mind—they enjoy the respect, esteem, nd unbounded confidence of every worthy man _. be community. This is more than can be saiu A at least one or two of their predecessors in office, as we sball presently i-how. "A prince can make a belted knight, A marquis, duke, and a' that; But an honest man's aboon his might, Guid faith, he maunna fa' that." We bave already referred to the Society's excursion to Topsail, last summer, and said enough thereanent to lead to the inference that the "outing" on that occasion did not prove altogether satisfactory to the majority of those who participated in the day's enjoyment. Now, we bave only to state " tho reason why," and then we shall have done with this subject, for the present, at all events. Id direot and high-handed opposition to the wishes of the committee appointed to effect the necessary arrangements for the excursion, " the late President," we are given to understand, initiated upon making Sir William Whiteway the patron saint of the Sooiety for the day, to the great prejudice of tbe good St. Andrew, who has invariably been with his children all down through the ages, and who has never failed in his efforts to guide and protect, them. The committee, of course, knew what that meant; but rather than run tbe risk of causing a split in the Society's "cabinet" until after tbe exoursion, tbey submitted to the President's decision in tbis matter and noted the d'uonement of the mean and oontemptible plot. Of course, special accommodation was provided for Premier Whiteway and his suite; and you may be sure, reader, it was readily availed of, not alone by the Koigbt himself, bnt also by his sisters, cousins, aunts, and a goodly number of his boon companions—tbe latter including a selection from among suoh of the political adventurers and itinerant speculators as were hanging around the Colonial Buildiog and other publio institutions at the time. The " up&hot of the whole affair was "—to use the exact words of a prominent member of the Society—that, on arrival at Topsail, all disguise was thrown off, and the betrayed and hoodwinked visitors were brought face to face with tbe fact that tbey were conveyed out there to make another publio demonstration in favor of the Whiteway-Shea dynasty—simply that and nothing more!" But the worst feature in tho whole " scheme " comes out in the sequel. (Shades ot Scotland's departed heroes, sages and philanthropists, ave> t your gaze while we present to this mundane sphere a picture of the " origies " that followed.) After the refrerhmtnts provided by tbe Committee bad been partaken of, tbe glasses were filled, aud M We, Us & Co." toasted ourselves until every remembranoe of the Society's real object, it would seem, from the conduct of the President,Vice-President and their guests, had been swept away before the potent influence of that " proat spirit of evil," the " pornioious champagne bottle," as it is not inappropriately termed by our advocates of temperanoe. Truly hath the poet said,— O, but man, proud man ! Dreat in a little brief authority; Most ignorant of what he's most assur'd, His glassy essence,—like an angry ape. Plays each fantastic tiiokn before high heaven, Ak make the angels weep!" We have only to observe, in conclusion, that the wines made use of by the Presidents and their guests that evening were purchased with money unconstitutionally removed from the Society's charitable funds. But " tell it not in Oath ; publish it not in the streets of Askelon!" • m ■ m» TEMPERANCE IN NEWFOUNDLAND.BY BEY. L. O. MACNEILL, M. A. ♦ It is stale to say ' the canoe is advancing. And yet like all great and holy causes it moves ahead in spite of hindrances. Neither the inveteracy of deep-rooted prejudice, nor the vested interests of the licensed victuallers, nor the strong grip of social drinking customs, nor the proverbial moral obtuseness of legislators, are able to prevent tbe advanoe of the Temperanoe cause. In our island it numbers among its advocates the best, the most patriotic, the most moral, and the most Christian of the people. We have actively at work all the knightly orders. The * Sons of Temperance' are strong and pugnacious. The ' Tern; Jars' are independent and manly. Tbe ' Reform Club' is busy with its Blue Ribbon. The Church of England has its well conducted organization. The Wesleyans are alive and have recently launched a ' Gospel Temperance Society' which is doing good work. The Catholics have a large organization. The one Coogregatiooalist charge in this city has its Temperanoe meeting?, and we Presbyterians, though we bave not a congregational association, numbers among us many who are leading or active men in the other societies. Then there are the ' Bands of Hope' at work with the children. The clergy of the Island, with very few exeeptionsexeeptions (I speak of the Catholic clergy as well as the Protestant) are strong temperanoe advooates. Publio meetings are continually being held, where warning, and encouragement and intelligence are given. We bave, you observe, abundance of Temperanoe artillery, as well aagood men and true, able and willing to serve it> What are the results ? 1. Public opinion is being leaveodd* with tbe Temperance impulse, and is ready to admit that tho work is holy. 2. The wish is becoming general that the old Diinking habits become absolete as speedily as possible. 3. The stringent regulation of the traffio in drink is coming to be regarded as but the step* ping stone to Prohibition. 4. A Local Option Law, is being put diligently in operation, no less than eleven of our outport towns having already thereby secured Local Prohibition. 5. Every year witnesses a diminution in the amount of liquor imported into the oountry. 6. Guzzling at the publio tap room is confined almost wholly to the low and the dissolute. And it is as muoh as a man's respectability is worth to be seen enter a bar-room and oall for liquor. 7. Not merely drunkenness, but drinking, if coming to be regarded a* not respectable, and as a consequence, the decanter has been removed from the side-board ioto the looked cabinet. It is more and more evident every day that few tears would be shed if the Liquor Traffic were closed up to-morrow. I believe the liqu <r dealers themselves would bail the day with delight—at least, all the respectable men among them. It is oomiog to be a common source of annoyance and irritation to them. They are no* uninfluenced by publio and domestic considerations. They cannot but see and admit tbe terrible result of intemperance. They bave consciences that point out their share in the responsibility. Tbe have a desire for the approbation of tbe good. Tbey havo hearts capable of being touched by a feeling of their brother's infirmities. They have homes that they love warmly, and whose dometio comfort thoy are unwilling to injure. They have children whom they wish to grow into men and womeo, who shall take a high and manly place in the world, when they themselves lie beneath the sod. I kno-r it will cost them great self-denial. It will mean a contribution of thousands of dollars to the temperanoe oause. It will mean a sacrifice of more than many of the loudest temperanoe orators have ever made, or ever shall make for the cause. But 1 cannot help believing that there are men new engaged in the traffio who are almost ready to sacrifice and thereby write their names among tho benefactors of their country. Such a voluntary abandonment of a vested interest, suoh a free will saorifioe of a good income would do more for tbe Temperanoe cause amongst us than all the temperance societies are able to do. It would be unselfish, noble, almost heroic. It is too muoh to hope that among tbe princely donations whioh are now and then being made to objects of benevolence, there may be one and another of our Liquor Merchants who shall rise up and say, * My annual income from the Traffic i* a thousand dollars, or two thousand, 1 am willing for the good the deed will do, to renounce that annual income and virtually contribute it to the advance of public temperance and morality V I know suoh an act would bave the admiration of bis countrymen, the approval of his own conscience, and, what is best of all, the smile of God. —Presbyterian Witness. PROGRAMME For Week of Prayer—from January 7ta to January 12th. 0 On Thursday, Vdh, at 7.30 p. m, in Cochrane Street Methodist Church — PRAYER FOR THR Church and her Missions: For a prayerful and laborious Ministry, for consecration and cooperation in memberg, for early devotion in educated youth*, and for the Divine blessing in winniug tbe worldly; for missionaries—that they be sustained in trials, and prove efficient in labors for Heathens, Mohammedans and Israelites, that they may be won to Christ. Rev. G. J. Bond, Chairman. Addresses by Revs. L. G« Macneill and W \V. Pereivai. On Friday, llth, at 7 30/? to., in Gower Street Methodist Church.— PRAYER FOR NATIONS: F<*r legislators—that statute* may be conformed to Divine law; Cor mien—that they may conscientiously administer government ; for peace and conciliation among nations, and for popular integrity in the duties of citizens.—Rev. W. W, I Percival, Chairman. Addresses by Revs. G. J. Bond, T, H. James, and! D. Beaton. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. » Land—auction of T W Spry St Ann's railway station see advertisement AUCTION SALES. ♦  VALUABLE FEE-SI MPLE, For Salo fey Publio Auction. JT AW IXSTKKTKI) TO NK-LL., On WEDNESDAY next, at 12 o'clock, (at my office,) A-LJL that piece or parcel of Building Ground, situate on Willow and Kent streets, in the neighborhood of Georgetown. The property has a frontage of 100 feet on Willow st., ttnd HO feet on Kent street. Also, that other piece or parcel of Land, situate on Maxse and Pine streets, having a frontage of 105 feet on Pine street and 100 feet on Maxse street. The above are most eligible lots for the erection of comfortable dwellings for tradesmen; and will be sold wi* hout reserve. Plans can be seen and particulars given on application at the office of T W SPRY, JanlO Real Estate Broker St Ann's Railway Station I WILL. OFFKR FOR Nil..;, at m> OFFICE, On THURSDAY next, at 12 o'clock, APIE«'B or parcel of l.ani!, gltiiate directly opposite St. Ann's Railway Station. The property is bounded as follows -.— on tbe North by tbe Topsail Road, and extending thereby 100 feet; on the West by property belonging to J. R. Goodridge, Esa , and extending thereby 125 feet; on the South by property belonging to R. E. Hollowsy. Esq., and extending thereby 100 feet; on the East by the Seymour Road, and extending i hereby 113 feet. The above is in every way a most eligible site for the erection of a summer residence. Plans and particulars on application to T. W. SPRY, janlO Real Estate Broker I THE ST. JOHN'S | Choral Society's I Choral- CONCERT.L--| IB!-: Tenth Concert of tbe "Nairn ' John's Choral Society" will take place in the Athenjku.m Hall, on Thursday. 24th innt. W. €L4PP, Secretary. i Choral Society's I Chorall CONCERT. [Choral 1 jans,tf,fp t ANDERSON'S STOCK OF  Gari Mcl at praent in arul w«ll t_WH ti d. Hams, Bntter & Cheese being indtajpeasible household articles, always receive our best attention—selling nothing but a FIRST-CLASS ARTICLE. Marmalade, Jams & Jellies, etc. AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOB CASH. 26, New Gower Street, 26. jan'.»,fp,tf WANTED A""""*"™T^ WW /4 \ 1 , a small family. Apply at IlillllJJJJ. this office. jan»,_p,tf STANDARD Marble Works. THE Nuliftcrlnrr would Intimate to his friends in St. John's and the Outporte, that he has commenced business At No. 287 New Gower Street, Foot of Theatre Hill, where he is prepared —to manufacture— Tombs, Moments, Headstones, MANTLE-PIECES, fee, at the shortest possible notice, and hopes by strict attention to business and the production of a superior class and style of work to merit a share of public patronage. K_F* Charges moderate and accommodating. dec 22 JAS. tfcXNTYBE. BOOK-KEEPER. AX experienced Accountant will be open for engagement at tbe end of the year. Advcrtis* r is a teetotaler and can give bent references as to ability, Ac. Address H.A., Evening Telegram office deca HOP CORDIAL, (A purely Temperance Drink.) -Lime Juice, Lime Juice Cordial, Raspberry Vinegar and Fruit *»> nip* In cases of 1 dozen each. For sale by dec 24 E. M. ARCHIBALD.