Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1884-03-10

              EVENING TELEGRAM. Vol. 6. Price—One Cent. St. John's, N.F. Monday Ev&tfng, Marcb 10, 1884. $3.00 Per Annum. No. 58. Latest by Telegraph. WE SITUATION IN THE SOU DAN British Troops Needed to Rescue the Garrisons. ALLIANCE BETWEEN RUSSIA, AUSTRIA AND GERMAN V. .*«  BtrongObjection toChamberlain's Bill. ABYSSINIA TO BE PLACED UNDER BRITISH PROTECTION. Severe Snowstorm in Nova Scotia Halifax, N.S., March 8. General Gordon reports that be ie unable to rescue the garrif odh in the Soudan without the aid of British troops. The German Emperor's speech on the opening of the Reichstag announces an alliance between Roffia, Austria and Germany. British ship-owners threaten to register under foreign flags should Chamberlain's bill pass. King John agrees to place Abyssinia under British protection, England giving Abyssinia two ports on the Red Sea, with a pieoe of the Soudan territory. A snow storm has blookaded the railways in Nova Scotia, and an " ice storm,' prevails today.A FIGHT ON THE CONGO. London, Feb. 10, 1884. Advices from St. J'auldo Loanda give farther particulars of the recent fight between whites and natives at Muculla. The fight arose through the agent of the Dutch factory at Muculla employing kroobojH, to which the natives objected. Eight hundred nativct* attacked the factory, which the agent defended with four cannon and 100 well armed men. Daring the fight a large number of natives took shelter behind a powder magazine. The defenders of the factory then fired into the magazine, whioh exploded, killing many of the natives. The fight was continued for several hoars, when the natives withdrew, leaving forty dead. *-+*m* SHOCKING RAILROAD ACCIDENT. ♦ Three Tramps Killed and Several Persons Injured. CosuocTON, Ohio, Feb. 10, 1884. A disastrous wreck occurred this morning at Trenton, a few miles east of here, on the Pan Handle Railway, whereby three tramps were filled outright and one so seriously injured that it ie thought he will die. An engineer, conductor and two brake men were also badly inured *nd two engines and twenty-one freight cars were almost entirely demolished. The scene of the aocident, is at the foet of a long grade, down whioh ihe first section of a freight train was ronning at a high rate of speed. At the foot of the bill is a little station and side tracks. Some evil disposed persons had moved a switoh rail without dl.tuihibg the bigaal light, aud when the train oamo thundering along the engine crashed into two cars htanding on the siding. Before » flagman could get far enough back to warn the section following it came crashing into the first section of the train, piling oars and engine in a mass of debris. Trains were delayed more ' ban twelve hour«. A DEADLY CYCLONE. Fearful Destruction in Georgia. Chattanooga, Term., Feb. 19, 1884.—A severe wind storm panned through North Georgia from the noathwest this afternoon. The wires are down and only meagre details can be learned. It is reported that at Amberson, Ga., many bouses wern demolished aod fourteen persons killed outright and many iDjored. At Carteretum many Immhm wero blown down, and barns *",, '•••••¥«« laid low in that entire suction. In this oity two houses were blown over, bat there were no casualties. The Track and KflecU of the Btorm. Coi-uMHus, Ga., Feb. 19, 1884.—A severe wind storm struck the eastern portion of this city about noon to-day, doing damage to the extent of at least $20,000. The oyolone came from the southwest and passed above the city until near the eastern limits, when it descended and unroofed the Afrioan Baptist Church and damaged the walls, and also unroofed the county jail and the Columbus Oil Mills. The round house at the Central Depot was utterly demolished and six engines were badly damaged, two of them being wrecked. The damage sustained by the railroad oompany is estimated at £15,000. Many of the machinists narrowly escaped with their lives, but no one is reported to have been seriously injured. Other slight damages in various sections are reported. A heavy bail storm passed over the city at about two p.m. The storm extended to Rome, Ga., at that place doing little damage. At Cave Spring Captain Lapsley*s bouse was blown down and bis siscer-in-law was buried under it and ie supposed to have been killed. Ten or twelve houses in that vicinity were destroyed. Great excitement prevails, rendering it difficult to obtail reliable information. ALL ABOUT A PORTRAIT. Pxßift, Feb. 1884.—A current topic among the gossips is the dispute between Mrs. Maokay and Meissonier in regard to her portrait painted by the latter. The price paid for the portrait was 65,000f. The picture was exhibited at the Triennial Exhibition. Mrf. Mackay was dissatisfied with the likeness, whioh her friends called a oarioa'ure, and she baroed the piotare. The newspapers are divided in their commentt on the matter, whioh has become a leading sensation. Meissonier, resenting remarks of the Gaulois, wrote to the editor that he would figbt Meyer, the Oaulios otitic, if he (Meiseonierj were fifty instead of seventy-three years of age. M. Meyer replied that Meiosonier's son should take his father's place and be ready to fight him. He will sond friends to arrange a duel with Meissoniery/fo.PERISHED IN A BLIZZARD, PERHAPS. » Minneapomh, Minn., Feb. U), 1884.—Three out of four stages due yesterday in Lamoure, D.T., have not been heard from. It is believed that the drivers and passengers have perished in a blizzard, EUendale coach was found btlf way between Lamoure and Yankton, turned bottom up, and the driver was found in a house two miles distant badly frozen. He had no passengers. M. J. Sanderson started with a lady passenger from Lamoure about the same time as the coaoh, and has not since been heard from, it is believed that both have perished- Search parties are looking for them in all directions. There are no tidings from Jamestown of the coach, and the worst is feared. STORM IN OHIO. ♦ Coshocton, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1884.—A terrific wind and rain storm struck this place at about eight o'clock to-night, doing great damage to trees and buildings. The roof of the steel works, the largest manufactory in the place, was blown off and i portion of the walls was demolished. All the telegraph lines were blown down, and it 18 feared that muoh damage was done throughout the country. Thk Turks are using their infiuenoe io London against the evacuation of the Soudan, and are going to hold a public meeting in the Golidball to protest tgainst it. The Porte has telegraphed to Masoras Pacha, the Turkish Ambassador in London, •• to exchange views with British Government owing to the decision to evacuate the Soudan without oonsnlting the Porte." At Cairo 700 blaok recruits for the Egyptian army had to be driven by oavalry to the train en route for Suez. THE Evening Telegraph. MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1884. The 8.8. Plover lefc St. Pierre at '» o'o'olook this moroiog, bound west. Don't forget the Rev. M. Morris, lecture in the Athenaeum Hall this evening. Thk sealing steamers Leopard and Tiger arrived at Channel on Saturday afternoon. A special meeting of the " St. John's Typographical Union" will be held at their Rooms this evening at 8 o'clock, sharp. A fall attendance in requested as business of importance will be transacted. We understand a telegram was reoeived from Betls Cove this forenoon stating that the recent Southwest and Westerly gales had driven the ioe out of Green Hay, and that aeal-fisbing with nets bad been resumed. Mknhks. Alan Qoodrjik.e k Bonn, barrjuentine Viola, Captain Jolliffo, from Halifax for this port, has put into Aquaforte, where she awaits a favorable time to come on here. The Viola pasted Cape Race shortly after 6 o'olook on Friday afternoon. A valuable lot of property at Topsail will be disposed of by Messrs. Dryer k Greene tomorrow, oonsisting of the beautifully situated hotel and grounds, known as Bellevae—the property of the late Mrs Mary Squires. By reference to the " particular*" which are given in advertisement on our first page, it will be observed that the property in question is by far the most desirable ever offered for sale at ** this Newfoundland Brighton of Oars/ and the purchaser will be certain to make an investment, the value of which cannot at present be folly estimated. The sale takes pUoe »* noou A AUCTION SALES. To-Morrow, TUESDAY, at 11 o'clock, BY JAMES HYNES, (At hit Koome, opposite JOB BKOTHEKH & Co.) 20 Qtrs Prime Fresh Beef, 2o brie Flour. 5u tube Botter. 10 brie Apples, 10 boxes Oranges, 20 boxes Broadfigs, 0 boxes Onions, 5 boxes Hops. 5 brls Pips' Feet, a large assortment of Dry Goods, 3 Bedsteads, 2 Couches, and various other articles. mariO A Rare Chance! VALUABLE PROPERTY VOVi SALE. To be Sold fey Public Auction, To-Morrow, TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock, AT THE MARKET-HOUSE, a..,* —That beautifully eltuated— mL HOTEL & GROUNDS, JiW AT TOPSAIL, known Hβ KKMJC\UK,—The property of the late Mrs. Mary Squires. Tlie house contains over 20 Rooms, with large dining ball and parlors on first story, and private parlors up>stairs, bedrooms, etc. The grounds consist of 45 acres cl<:ared and wooded lands, with beautiful avenues and walks leading to splendid lake in rear of house, which reaches to Beach, which separates it from the waters of Conception Bay, where tine sea bathing may be had within five minutei After leaving hotel. There is also a large kitchen garden adjoining house, well stocked with fruit and flower trees, apples, pluniH, pears, currants, gooaeberry, roses, etc.,et«. The hotel «'c within three minutes walk of the present Railway station, and the track run* within two hundred yards of the house. For further particulars, apply to William K. Murphy, Executor of the will of Mary Squires, deceased; or to M. H. Carty, Solicitor for Executor. or to DRYER & GR££NE. marlO Auctioneeie i AND! LAND! LAND! DEHIKABLK TnVKSTMFNT. riW Iμ- wold hy Public %u«*ii.»n. on X Uμ *-'7th day of March n*xt. that beautifully situated piece of LAND, in Topsail, bounded on the S.uth by the Public Road, and running down to the nea, adjoining the property of Mr. Robert Mercer, and belonging to the Estate of tbe late MarySquireh. For particulars apply to Win. X ifIUUPHY, En>rutnr of th*. Will of Mary BqvitCt, ti. H. « *iti v. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ♦ Grand Concert Old Temperance Hall (Joining ! coming! Metropolitan Mimttrelf St. Patrick'f Dinner Jan. J. Kent, Sec Tenders for excavating James Baird Raisins, salmon, Slc Gil lard k Smith Beef, (lour, butter, &c Jamee Hynew On »ale—tongues, turboi, &c Dryer & Greene Brooms—:i varied assort 1.3, New GoworSt Krying butirr -cbeftfj ai 13, New Gtmer Si \jij*\ a silver reiarq to fhis* o#ce N€W ADVERTISEMENTS. GRAND CONCERT WILL BE GIVEN IN' THE  OLD TEMPERANCE HALL This Evening. PROGRAMME i PART I. S|<?NG ; i Sally Dear Mr. JOOCKUMGUM °OLO Marcie, Marie Mies KBNT BEADING Mr HADDON VIOLIN SOLO Mr. WHITTEN SOLjO Miss COURTNEY PART 8. SOIjO Good Bye, Sweetheart, Good Bye Mies BENDELL SOLO Marquis of Lome Mr. GLASS IRISH SIEP DANCB  SONG Yellow Rose Miss BRIDGE SONG Mr. STERLING Admihsiok—«• ctj; Back Seate in the Gallery, 10 ct§; a few Reserve Seate-Floor, 40 cents. Doom open at 7J; Concert to commence at 8. JOHN WINE.*AX, marl° Manager. GRAND CLEARING SALE! Alarming' Sacrifices! *l WEEK OltfLY. . SIMPSON & MILUGAIjLVi AKK e»p<»tf>tinjf an entirely Rfaw Ntock ol <»ood«, prr tlrmt <liV  er from Liverpool, and to make room for this new arrival, they offer their reraH  left from Winter Sales, at tittKITU KHM ( i;i» PHICKM. Vkl ' public skoiild avail themeelvrn of this opportunity of tfettintf their hom<:fl  comforts and clcjrailcieH vmcffthcj not be able otherwise to obtain. *^^P THE KTOCK KMBRACEH; Flannele, Callcoe*, Hreef» Twe€Nle9 KlankeUi, Arctic Gaiter*, Hoot* and *hoe*. and a variety of Goods too numeroae to mention. All of which must be cleared out before new Goode arrive. All Remnants WILL BE SOLD AT HALF PRICE. W~ni JlP.nox A IMLLIGAN'S noted Cheap Vhop, opposite the premlee* of It a in*-. Johnston A Co., Water Street. AUCTION SALES. ♦ (TO CLOSE SALES.) To-Morrow, TUESDAY, at 19 o'clock, ON THE WHARF Of N. STABB & SONS, 20 Caddies (133 lbs. each) CUT PLUG TOBACCO, (" MYRTLE NAVY,") I«S BoxeN ifluMcatel HAIHIXS 40 Bo«e» Valencia RAINIX* Iff Brl» Cube SUGAR 10 Tim* d SIftVUOX 10 BrlH r4MVI\rKN 25 Brit* tleavy flee* PORK 40 BrlM Prime Men* PORK. GILLARD k SMITH, mar 10 Auctioneers [BY SPECIAL REQUEST^ AHI.W to the rougbiie*» of the * weather many were prevented from attending fb* Concert held In the Miur ol the H*a, Hall on lant rif I It*i> 4Y night. It ha-, therefore, been decided to repeat It with considerable change ol Programme, and mUo the Comedietta, on next 111 (it'll a KV'CI, March i:itfa. Programme in WcdncHday & Thursday's papers. Adrninhion—Rtwoived Seats, 40 cents; Parquette, s*o cento. for nale at nil the Bookstores. Doors op*'H at 7 p.m. Concert to commence at H o'clock, Hharp. mar 7 TENDERS JPoi? Excavating. Til X »TU,ITIt: HOTi:i. «<> , (IJmiufd) will raetifi TENDERS for Excavating th* Site of their Hotel. Specification* of work required can he teen at Mb. Fokan'h. Tender* t.o he lodged with the nndemifrned by noon of SATURDAY, 16th met. The Company do not bind tb<*ni«elveH to accept the lowest or any tender. J A J! JEM BAIRD, Diur7,2i President VI4IUMK, etc—l ea»e , Ibiicct NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. CofliFe I "coingT Co¥ing! METROPOLITAN MINSTRELS! TIIR Member* of the above Com- PHDV will make their first appearance in the STAR OP THE SEA HALL, on TlUr ueDAV the 20th met. The programme (which will appear in doe rvmnwO will consist «»f a choice selection of SONGS, CHORUSES, &C, with Pianoforte, Harmonium and Orchestral accompaniment, together with !%rgr«» IMalouu* «, gpe«che<«t Ac. The whole under th»? leadership of Prof. A. W. Stnythe. ThiK Entertainment has been a lowr time in rehearsal, and no eff ft has been spared to make it the best of its kind ever produced in St. John's. Admission—Reserved Seats, 40cts. Parquette 2© cents. Doors open at 7p m Performance to < onmence at s, sharp. p. jr. iiioK.li marlo,2i,m,H Secretary. Brooms! Brooms! A% 4RIEH a«it>rtme«it of Itrooms, selling at low figtin-s, at Provi«ion and Grocery Btore, 13, New Gower Street, 13. marlo,2w,eod On Sale, BYDEYER&GREENE Fresh Codfish, Tongues, Turbot, Halibut and Herring, Per "Curlew." Also, Fresh Geese, Turkeys and Sausages.-n\rlO a. Whii " 4^> of itrrnVMrn* Irish llfl, wWMywho intend in the to be held on St. Patrick's Day, will please send tn their names and the names of their guesU to the Secretary of the Society, at or before the Special Meeting of the Society, to be held on Wednesday Evening next, the 12th inst. After that date the list will be closed. J A HE* C. KENT, marl O.li Secretaiy Dinner Committee. S^TOGBUTTEB/ CHKAP, at Provision and Grocery Store, 13,—New Gower Street,—l 3, marlO,lw LOSTi ' LAST THUKSD4T NIGHT, between Mr. James Scott's, watch-maker, and the Gas House, an Kiuihb Mllver l^cver Watcn. The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving it at this office. marl O.li