Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1892-02-05

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL. 14. PRICE : ONE CENT. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1892. $3.00 PER ANNUM. No. 30. NOTES OF THE DAY. The idea of abolishing tbe Municipal Council continues to grow in favor with our citizens. ♦ The rumor in circulation here during tbe past few days relative to tbe Allan contract has no foundation in fact. At present, tbere is no reason for assuming tbat any immediate change is contemplated. But it is impossible to say what another year may bring forth. m Wi. shall now be in a position to hear from our old friend and well-wisher, tbe Governor of the Bahamas, daily, if necessary. Communication has been established with Nassau M on reasonable terms," as tbe business man would say, tbe rate from Newfoundland being only forty-eight cents per word. The Herald tries to discover some inconsistency in our remarks relative to the "truck system" and its accompanying evils. It is a remarkable fact tbat whenever our contemporary attempts to find flaws in others, he invariably exposes bis own weakness ; and the present instance is no exception to tbis rule. We were perfectly logical iv our references to Mr. Hopwood's article on the 44 truck system," etc , in " The Toilers of the Sea," aud also iv our remarks of Wednesday. We repeat that M the fishermen of Newfoundland are as independent of the supplying merchant to-day, as they were dependent upon him fifty years ago." ♦—  Dlkino the past year, the fishery business of this colony—wbicb bas been in an active state of transition since tbe overthrow of what tbe Rev. Dr. Harvey used to call the " Fish-Flake Party," in 1889—has so greatly improved that, were Mr. Hopwood vow to visit Newfoundland, be would hardly believe tbat such a change could take place in co short a time. ♦  The abundant Labrador tiihery of last year, following hard on the heels of one of the most successful seal fisheries in our history, has done more than anything elee to bring about the change to which we refer. This sudden outpour of proeperity has enabled the fisherman to assert bis independence, aided, a* he is, by consequent keen competition among limb-dealers at borne, and a laige and ready market for our fish at Halifax. -»  As a result of all this, tbe fish meichant labt fall had to abandon tbat idol of bis heart, the *« truck system," and not only pay bis dealers in hard cash, but offer tbem every inducement to spend tbeir money in his provision and clothing stores. Goods were marked down to cash prices, and, for once in the fisherman's life, be was treated by his old oppressors as a freeborn citizen and not as a slave. ♦  Outside the email Confederate combination here in St. John's, the people of Newfoundland are opposed to co-operation with Canada in negotiating a reciprocity treaty. What this colony really wants is free trade with the United States, apart from Canada altogether. Newfoundland declines to be made a cat's paw of to pull the chestnuts out of the fire for Canada. With respect to the enforcement of the Bait Act next season, tbere seems to be a diversity of opinion among all parties. Many good men on both sides favor a rigid operation of tbe measure, while many others contend tbat it would be better to cancel the Act altogether. In any ca*e, it is needleas to say, the Government will consult the wishes of the people. No apprehension need be felt as to tbe Government's appointees to the Municipal Council. None but reliable, steady and competent men will be chosen. It would be absurd to suppose that any idea of aopointing some of the parties named could ever be seriouoly entertained. They would make the Council, as well as themselves a laughing stock to the community. We have too many dunderheads in the public service already. 0 The Opposition organ insinuated some time ago that the Imperial Government would compel Newfoundland to accede to the wishes of Cauada with respect to the baitand tariff questions. This is all bunkum and bluster. The authorities will not attempt to coerce the colony one way or tbe other. 'To do so would be to create alarm and distrust all over tbe " Colonial Empire." Already Australia and New Zealand have kicked against Imperial interference in matters affecting tbe interests of those " dependencies of the Crown," and Her Majesty's advisers are too prudent to pursue a course tbat would alienate tbe sympathies of tbe colonies. 0, It appears from recent telegrams tbat tbe Irish parties are manifesting a disposition to unite and make common cause for the good of their country. This is a hopeful sign, and we should be glad to Bee a similar disposition manifest itself here in Newfoundland. What the Irish now want is a first-rate man to take the place of Charles Stewart Parnell. As a real fighting leader is required, it is more than probable that Sir Charles Gavan Duffy will be entreated to enter Parliament. Should be accede to this modest request, then all difficulties and dangers will he overcome. However, time will tell. ♦  It is hardly necessary to say that the abusive letter in yesterday's Herald, signed 11 Harbor Grace," was concocted in the ollice of the Opposition organ. A gentleman from the Bay Metropolis assures us that M most of the statements contained therein are grossly untrue," and that v the whole letter is false and misleading." The Herald cilice, like that of its predecessor, the Mercury, is notorious for the manufacture of mendacity. Such tactics are not calculated to improve the prospects of the Obstruction Party. The intelligent people of Harbor Grase are tco 6hrewd to be deceived by clumsy fabrications. NKW AJ»V_Ht_I»_MKWT». Auction Sales. COMMISSIOIIMERGHMnS<€. WideOpenjorßusiness. To-Morrow, Saturday, commen'g at 11 o'clock, AT OCR  SALE ROOM, - PRODUCE MARKET. jpyEverything must go. 150 pieces Beef and Mutton, 30 dozen Large White Canadian Cabbage, 50 pkgs Superior Table Butter—22-ibs., 70 pkgs Superior Table Butter—l2-lbs., (Imported specially for family use.) 10 boxes Sweet Oranges, 50 baskets Choice Grapes, 50 barrels Best Eating Potatoes, 40 barrels Turnips, 20 brls Family Flour, 10 tubs Lard, 20 gross Fancy Pipes, 30 boxes Sperm Candles, 5 barrels Brisket Beef, (Special cuts for family use.) 5 barrels Ribbed Pork, Other articles too numerous to mention. At 12 o'clock—l handsome Pony, Sleigh and Harness—complete. febo §lIARES FOR SALE. TN the Commercial Sale-Rooms—To■*■ morrow, Saturday, at 1 o'clock—4 shares in the Commercial Bank of Newfoundland, 4 shares in the St. John's Floating Dry Dock Company—belonging to an Estate. febs A. G. SMITH & Co., Brokers. HOUSE AUD SHOP. TO be Sold by Public Auction, on * the premises, on THURSDAY next, 11th inst., at 1 o'clock—all the right, title and interest of the Estate of the late James Boland, in and to all that Dwelling House and Shop, situate on the North side of Duckworth Street. East of Atlantic Hotel, and at present occupied by Mr. H. Castelle; unexpired term of lease 35 years; ground rent $40 per annum. For further particulars, apply to J. A. CLIFT, Solicitor for Executor of Will of late James Boland. febs,lfp,fmtw FORBALE Fresh Venison, FRESH CODFISH, KINDLING WOOD, Al OIK  Cash Grocery Store, Duckworth Street. jaD2j JAMES MURRAY. w v-| you have got too big for 111 your BOOTS, give us a I mm call. Second-hand Boots ll' and Shoes bought, sold, A A and exchanged. We have a good stock of different kinds of Boots, which we will sell reasonable during the winter months. We have a nice lot Porpoisehide Uppers; if you want to keep your feet dry, come right along and leave your measure. H. HEATH, 214 Water Street, jans,tu,f Upp- Baine, Johnston & Co. FOR SALE BY JAS. * W.PITTS, 20 barrels Carrots, io barrels *** Spy Apples, 20 barrels silver-pl Onions, 20 tubs choice table Butter. .JUST RECEIVED. 50 Bags INDIAN U, 112 lbs. each. $200 per bag. :: ioo BAGS BRAN,:: $1.60. 100 lbs. each. jauis,fp JAS. MURRAY. MIMMTURKEYS. On Sale by Jas. & Win. Pitts, NT A FEW PRIME TURKEYS. jan27,fp  JUST .:. RECEIVED, 225 barrels SUPR. EXTRA ELOUR. " Reliable Mills." 50 BRLS. SUP. EXTRA FLOUR, " Belmont Mills." jaal4,fp JAS. MURRAY. xkw 4D»Kini*i:ni\r<» Auction—eight shares A.. G. Smith & Co Auction—beef, cabbage, «tc Clift, Wood & Co Auction—apple*., onions, etc Dryer & Greene Auction—beef, mutton, etc J. W. Foran & Co Auction—beef, mutton, etc If. A. Bastow Auction—beef, mutton, etc Hyues & Burke Auction—beef, mutton, etc I. B. Curran ft Co Auction—dwelling house and shop J. A. Clift Auction--1 single sleigh Dryer & Gieene Auction—beef, soap, etc P. C. O'Driscoll Smoking conceit see advmt Double comedy bi11.... Star of the Sea Hall Greatest race the season Parade Rink Public notice St. John's Municipal Council Freah turkeys, geese, etc Dryer & Greene Picked up—a small boat apply to Isaac Newell TO DARKEN OBEY HAIR.-Lockyer's Sulphur Hair Restorer is the quickest, best, safest; costs less, effects more than any other. The color produced is most natural. Lockyer's Sulphur is the only English Hair Restorer universally sold.— 35c. ler bottle.' KNOWLING'S, Si. John's * julyl7,ly,fmw Auction Sales. BEEF, i'AKU.UiWI. ETC. gY Clift, Wood & Co.—To-Morrow, *~* Saturday, at 11 o'clock—so qtra prime fresh beef, just arrived ex s.s ' Miranda' from Halifax ; 100 doz large while cabbage, 50 P.K.I, hams, 10 cases P.E.L eggs, 4 balf-kegs sausagc-s. feb."> BEEF, CABBAGE. ETC. DV T. Phclan.—To Morrow, Satur*■? day, at 11 o'clock, at the store, oil" Adelaide-st. —100 pcs choice fresh beef, 80 bxs soap, 20 tubsoleo, 100 hams; and at 11.30 o'clock—loo doz cabbage, 20 brls beef, 20 cases oranges, brls onions, and sundries,febo P. C. O'DRISCOLL, Auctioneer. ' APPLES, ONIONS, A< . DV Dryer & Greene.— To-Morrow, '-' Saturday, at 11 o'clock—30 brls Annapolis apples, 50 brls choice Canada red winter apples, 30 brls red onions, 25 cases silverpeel onions, 15 kegs grapes, 30 cases oranges, 20 tubs Canada butter, 10W sacks bran, 150 sacks corn. <>0 sacks damaged tlour, 20 brls damaged tlour. ftl>s BEEF, HIUTTON, ETC. DV J. B. Curran & Co.—To-Morrow, '-* Saturday, at 11 o'clock, at the City Auction- Sale Rooms—loo pcs choice beef and mutton, 20 pcs choice veal, 25 doz cabbage, 2 gross baking powder, 1 gross egsr powders, 20 brls flour, 5 brls meats, 10 tuba oleo, 7 bxa soap, 40 bxs cigars—so in box, 10 doz playing cards, 1 hx green tea, 20 tins codfish tongues, 10 doz assort, sauces and currie powders, 2 tin9Sago, lot men's pants, vests, over-aborts, top coats, etc., cheflFoniers, tables, couches, chairs, bedsteads, rockers, etc., 2 coal vases, lot cutlery, good tea and dessert spoons, accordions, albums, waterproof rubbers, etc.; after which—l new long caTt and wheels, 2 sets new wheels, 1 set second-hand wheels, 1 set new American harness, and 1 patent Jack screw. febs BEEF, MUTTON, ETC. BY Hynes & Burke.—To-morrow, Saturday, at 11 o'clock, at the East-End Auction Mart—200 pcs choice beef, mutton and veal, 30 tubs Cauada butter, 20 tubs oleo—lo lbs each, 30 sides bacon, 25 bxs family soap, 10 bxs dates, 20 bxs evaporated apples, 40 prs pants, 5 reefer jackets, 30 sets fancy jug 9, 20 doz plates, 35 doz china cups, 30 doz stone china do, 20 doz tea pots, 70 glass butter coolers, and at 12 o'clock : 10J doz cabbage, 10 barrels turnips, 20 brls red onions, 3 kegs Halifax sausages, I couch, 2 tables, lot second-hand furniture, 20 prs men's boots and sundries. febs BEEF, MUTTON, ETC. BY M. A. Bastow. —To - Morrow, Saturday, at 11 o'clock, at the Central Auction Mart—200 pcs beef, mutton, and veal, 20 small tubs Canada butter, 1 brl oysters, 2 brls apples, 5 cases of evaporated apples, 1 brl trout, 1 kero. oil tank, 20 bxs fancy biscuits, 2 kegs do do, 50 cruet stands, 20 doz brown teapots, 3 iron bedsteads, 3 chefloniers, 1 fallleaf table. 1 couch, 1 shop slide, 1 shop barrow, 1 hall stove, 1 Queen stove, 1 no. 6 cooking stove, 1 Plymouth Rock bird—B months old, 1 Howe counter scales—in perfect order; and at 12 o'clock—l handsome mare, 1 heavy cart horse; after which—l dog house, 20 brls Swedish turnips, 70 dozen cabbage, 2 double sleighs, and sundries, 100 2-bushel bags. 5 single sleigh. BY Dryer & Greene. —To-Morrow, Saturday, «t 12 o'clock—l handsome single sleigh, with cutter, etc., compieta :>nd nearly new, upholstered in crimson velvet, and built by John T. Cameli, Kso.; no reasonable oOer refused. feb."> N_w Ai>vi:itri»r-rii:vi«. N_W advkrtimkmkxtn. rGOTTHE GRIP •0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-00-o—o-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 On a lot of Cheap Bread (in bags and half-bags) which I will sell at a very low figure. Also—lso bags Crushed Corn, 300 bags Whole Corn, 200 bags Feed. fIESpAt down town prices. BRYAN MITCHELL, 99 WATER STREET, EAST. Slar Sea Hall, To-NittM, Friday/Fell. sth 0-O-O-O-0-O-0-0-0-0-0-O-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-O-0-0-0-O-0-O-0-0-0-0-0-0-O-O-O-0-0-0-0-O-O-O-CHK)-O-O-O-00--00-O-O-O-O--O-0 GRAND DOUBLE COMEDY BILL. The performance will commence with a very laughable Sketch by Mr. JNO. E. AINSLEY and Miss ANNIE KINGSLEY, entitled : ASPIRATIONS, replete with Singing and Dancing. To be followed by the laughable 3-Act Comedy, entitled: Uncle Joshua Whitcomb, the New England Farmer. Grand Silver King Matinee Saturday Afternoon. februaryo.li LOOK OUT.:. o 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 w-o-o-o-o-o-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- ' 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 the Smoking Concert which m\ takes place to-morrow evening, at the Atlantic Hotel. Tickets for sale at the door. Concert to commence at 8.30. februarys.il _ . _ _ London Assurance Corporation. 1892. Accumulated Funds - - £3,400,000 Stg. NEWFOUNDLAND insurers are advised to get OUR RATES FOR INSURANCE before placing their risks for the current year. .:. CT-A-IMIIES _£TjrK;ie»-A._, .:. General Agent for Newfoundland. Greatest Race the Season AT THE PARADE RINK, ON THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, TX7HEN there will be a one-mile skating match (at which the competitors VY will skate backwards) open to all comers, for the Championship of Newfoundland, when three prizes will be given if there are five entries. Entrance fees:—Adults 20c, Children ioc. Immediately after the above race the ice will be open for skaters. The Band, with Professor Bennett as conductor, will supply charming music. febs FEED IS CHEAP NOW! 150 sacks Corn—112 lbs. each, 200 sacks Bran —40 lbs. each, 130 sacks Cattle Feed—100 lbs. each, 50 brls. Yellow Corn Meal, 350 barrels Flour. - - - - W"AU at Lowest Prices. S 1 . J OxiN & r JcjNNi_Ll_, (East Atlantic Hotel.)' A HAPPY MEDIUM Is the test of all favorites in Tea products. Our 50c. occupies this unique position. People from all localities use it, and like it. F- 131 - ST The Great Provider to the Nam, -A.T 371 WATER STREET. gARGAINS in Blankets, Rugs, Quilts, etc., etc. Warm Clothing of every description. Received per S.S. Circassian from England—New Scarfs, New Hats. Ladies' Slippers—cheapest in the market—-30c. per pair. 500 Brown Rugs—soc. each, at ANDERSONS. 171 WATER STREET, nbw Mmrwmmanmmm _mt». FOR SALE, CHEAP. 5 CASES LEMONS, flQfFor sale, cheap, at - GEO. KNOWLING'S jan2s,4fp,mf FORBALE By Dryer & Greene, Lot fresh TURKEYS, Geese and Sausages, to arrive per s.s " Miranda' from Halifax; choice family Flour—Gold Lace and other brands, in sacks at §4.70; a few lirkins choice Canada butter, 100 brls no. 1 extra Canada winter Apples. febs Athensum Lectures. *T*HE Annual Course of Lectures and ■*• Entertainments will take place in the Athenieum Hall, as follows:— Monday, Feb. Bth—Rev. F. I?. Duffiill, subject— "Materials of which MEN are made: with some Specimens from the Factory." Monjjay, Feb. 15th—Readings and Music. Monday, Feb. 22nd—Dr. J. S. Tait, subject "  Monday, Feb. 29th—Rev. Bro. Slattery, subject— Monday, Mar. 7th—Rev. E. McNab, subject—4'  Monday, Mar. 14th—Readings and Music. Monday, Mar. 21st—Rev. G. W. Siddall, subject— Monday, Mar. 28th—Readings and Music. April 4th  Eastek Monday—Concert. Doors open at a quarter past seven; Chair to be taken at eight o'clock. Numbered Seats twenty cts., to be had at the Library. General admission—ten cents. J. J. FLANNERY, jdul2,lp Secretary. Tin 81 Jiii'sJEuiciitl Caucil PUBLIC NOTICE. CEALED Tenders, addressed to the **-' undersigned, and marked M Tender for Stone," will be received up to 12 o'clock, noon, on Tuesday next, the 9th inst., for 500 tons of stone, suitable for metalling of the city roads, the same to be subject to the approval of the Road Inspector, and to be delivered at a place in the West End of the city as directed by Council. The Council reserve the right to reject any or all of the tenders. (By order), P. W. KELLY, The Municipal Offices, Secretary. Duckworth Street, sth Feb., '92. 2fp Agency Notice! P. C. O'DRISCOLL, (Sole Agent for the following first clas« manufacturers: William Barbour & Sons, Lisburn, Ireland, Linen Threads, etc. Morrogh, Brothers & Co., Limited, Cork, Ireland, Munster Tweeds. Danny Lane, Cork, Ireland, Silver Spring Starch. William White & Son, Glasgow, Clay and Fancy Pipes, etc. I*. Haldlnstein & Sons, Norwich, Boots and Shoes. Heywood, Hlgginbottom, Smith & Co., Manchester, Wall Papers. Austinhoii & Schmitt, Cigars. Kemp, Day & Co., New York, Tinned Fruits, etc. Threadwcll Harris Baking Co., New Y'k, Biscuits. Tooke Bros., Montreal, Gent's Furnishings. Alex. McArthur & Co., Montreal, Paper Bags, Roofing Felt, etc. A. Savage & Son, Montreal, Laundry and Toilet Soaps. J. M. Fortler, Montreal,Creme-dc-la-Cremc Cigars Canada Pat. Brush Co., Windsor, Ont., Brushes. Ofllce and Show Rooms: feb4 Corner Queen and Water Street. ON SALE BY J. & W. PITTS, 2000 bushels Heavy Black Oats 180 bushels Potatoes, 300 bushels Turnips, Ex A. M. Brundrett from P.E.I. jan3o,fo TO CUBE NKINDINEANEM.-Sulpheline Lotion quickly drives away Eruptions.Pimples, blotches, Redness, Eczema, Acne, Disfigurements, Roughness and Scurf, &c, leaving a clear, spotless skin and beautiful complexion. Sulpholine is a necessity for the skin, especially in hot climates. Made in London. Sold everywhere, G. KNOWLING'S, j St. John's. julyl7,ly,fmw Preliminary Notice.— The annual Tea Meeting, in connection with the Congregational Church, will be held in tbe Basement, on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17th. Paiticulars later on. J.F.MARTIN. feb3,4fp BTo Let, that pleasantly-situated House on Hamilton Street, No. 130; possession given May Ist; for particulars, apply to JAMES ANGEL. feh4,fp Picked Up in the harbor, a SMALL BOAT; the owner can have the sam<on application to ISAAC NEWELL, on the wharf of Messrs. Job Bros. & Co. febs,li Wanted, a thoroughly competent FEMALE TEACHER for Carew Street School; engagement to begin at Easter; application!l* to be made to Secretary Methodist Elementary Board of Education, 73 Military Road. jan26,toth Wanted, a housemaid; apply at tbis office. jan27,fp Staff School, Hearts Content.—A br>t grade (male) teacher wanted for the above school at the end of March next; apply to MR. ED. KARLE, Secretary Lake - View School Society, Hearts Content feb3,2fp Wanted, to purchase, a good carriage HORSK ; apply at tbfe office. fi.Sfp