Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1892-02-08

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL. 14. PRICE : ONE CENT ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1892. $3.00 PER ANNUM. No. 32. NOTES OF THE DAY. To morrow is set down for tbe departure of Canadian Ministers Thompson, Foster and Rowell to Washington on reciprocity business. Judging from tbe tone of leading Dominion papers, they are not very sanguine as to tbe result of tbis mission. ♦ A private enquiry is now proceeding at Harbor Grace in connection with tbe loss of the ecbooner Sarah Agnes, during the fall of 18!»0, in the vicinity of Salvage, near the entrance of that harbor. The case is provoking much interest, and a lawyer has been retained for tbe defence. » The French capital is greatly agitated over recent developments in financial matters, and shares in the Bank of Paris bave dropped forty francs. A high political personage has been implicated in a risk involving six million francs. This is a worse condition of things than existed here under the Tborburn Government iv connection with 4fc the relief work and flour scandals." ♦ The receipts at tbe Customs' Department last wtek amounted to 816,000, as against $4,008 for the corresponding week last year. There can be no stronger proof tban this of the growing prosperity of tbe colony. Witb a good seal fishery the coming Spring, followed by a successful Summer at Labrador, the Receiver General will bave a magnificent revenue to handle next Fall, and, a 9 a constipience, beneficial rebuild will folio A. — ♦  We learu from to-day's public message that the British Parliament opens to-morrow, :uiit that there will be oo amendment made by the Opposition to the Address in reply to the Speech from tbe Throne. Lord Harcourt commands tbe Liberal Party during Mr. Gladstone's absence from tbe House, aud Mr. Justin McCarthy continues to lead the Irish Party for the present. It is hinted that Mr. McCarthy will probably soon withdraw from tbe Irish leadership, ani !>•: succeeded by Mr. Sexton. ,  The tchooner Canford, Captain Giles, laden with fish by Messrs. P. & L. Tessier, sailed on Saturday for Jamaica. Tbis firm keeps prttty closely in touch witb tbat market and, last year, at tbe Kingston Exhibition, they bore off a prize for the superior quality of their staple, against competitors from Gaspv, Nova Scotia, Norway, the United Stales; and, bad an exhibit of theirs, which was late in being received, arrived on time, tbey would bave won the highest prize obtainable—a gold medal. «.  Oi R Bay L'Argcnt correspondent telegraphs to-day that Americans are prepared to pay the fishermen of Fortune Bay $2 a barrel for " herrings green from tbe seine." This is a splendid price, and completely refutes the Herald's misleading statement thai Newfouudland fishermen are not fairly treatid by Americans in the matter of price, &c. We an- informed ou the best of authority that the relations at present existing between our people and the captains arjil crews of Hailed Stales vessels are of t'je most satisfactory nature. «,  Ai»koi*o« of the labor (juestion, we observe that a writer in the Po)>uhir Science, Monthly, notices the theory that if hours of labor are reduced more workers can be employed, on the ground that a man will do as much work in eight hours as be now does in ten or twelve. This affords another subject for discussion in our literary societies, jyceums and labor assemblies. We commend this theory to tbe 6erious consideration of our MuDicipal Council and other large employers of labor. What does tbe ex-representative of No. '» Ward think of the matter? .«.  It intensifies the fisherman's longing for free trade with the United States, when he takes up the Boslon Globe and observes the quotation-* for fish from first hands there. At present large pickled bauk codfish sells readily at $6.62£ to 8G.75 per quintal. Had the Bond-Blame treaty been sanctioned by the Imperial Government, our bankers would now be able to run their fish into Boston arid other American ports, duty free, and receive $<'~7.r> a quintal for it. No wonder our Kxecutive are so strenuously urging the Imperial authorities to withdraw their opposition and allow the treaty to go into operation ! O.m of !<:: ftblesl statesmen tbe world bae evei produced, near tbe close of his career, said .—•• I bave spent the best part of my life in tbe public service. Most of it bas been like writing on water. Tbe reminiscences of party wrangling and political strife seem to mc the nebuho of the past, without form and almost void." A confession of tbis sort seems sad, not only for him who must make it, but for all. We are told tbat tbe late Sir Hugh Hoyles, during bis last visit to Newfoundland, voiced bis own experience in almost similar language. It must be true, then—tbe man in public life does not recline on a couch of roses, after all! 0, The Harbor Grace Standard, in it 9 issue of Friday last, makes tbe following wellmerited reference to Manager Noble. Our contemporary says s—" The usual monthly pay train of tbe Newfoundlandland Railway Co. went along tbe line on Wednesday, paying the many official* and hands of tbe company their wages for the month. Tbe train reached here at 1 p.m. and left again at 3 p.m. for Si John's. Manager Noble and Mr. Connors were the only passengers. The work of tire line is systematically aud zealously carried on by tbe present controller—Capt. Noble—and the public receive every consideration and attention at bis bands." Our own experience of Manager Noble, in bis -. flicial capacity, enables us to warmly endorse the Standard's sentiments. 0 The Opposition organ, we notice, persUts in his false aiad plandetous attacks on the Government as a body ami (Hi individual members of the Execu ive Of c >urse, is we have often remarked, nobody miud- the Opposition orgau ; but, ail lb: same, the habitual use of falsehood, by even such a reckless party paper as the Herald, is not calculated to *• elevate the tone of journalism." Tbe few vindictive men from whom our contemporary draws Lis inspiration ought to bave sense enough to realize that no gooil can be accomplished by hurling their mudballs of mendacity at those in authority, and, our word for it, the public will hold them rerpon-ible for the Herald's bad behaviour. Mr. Gladstone says: — 14 If there be no higher motiw than one's 11 own interest, even in politics, for speak" ing the truth and avoiding falsehood, tbis Mis a very sufficient one. Ii is at once M obvious that wilful falsehood is forbidden 11 by natural law, which is intended to regu*• late our social relatione, ami is expres&ly 44 forbidden by Divine law, which c mdemns 44 all acts of fraud and deceit. My txpeneLce ** in active public life ranges over more 44 tban half a century ; yet I cannot call to 44 mind a single instance in which any po-44 litical party or individual ever perma-44 nently benefited by tbe use of falsehood." IVfKW ADVKHTIKF^iKXTN. Auction—oranges, butter, etc ......I. W. Foran ft Co Auction—beef, mutton, etc .Clift, Wood & Co Auction—onions, butter, etc Bynes & Burke Auction—furniture, etc.. P. C. O'Driscoll Raisins, sausages, etc T.J. Edens Oreat excitement at the City Rink Theatre—A brave girl Star of the Sea Hall A grand valentine dance St. Patrick's Hall Notre Dame Mining Co meeting EL Harvey Choice fresh turkies. &c Dryer <fc Greene Athenauim lecture Atbena-um Hall Post oflice notice J. O. Fraser Wanted—a man apply at 131 Water street rpo I»AKKEN Lockyer's JL Sulphur Hair Restorer is the quickest, best, safest; costs less, effect! more than any other. The color produced is mo>t natural. Lockyer's Sulphur is the only English Hair Restorer universally sold.— ;:.*ic. \vr bottle. KNOWLING'S, St. John*. julylT.ly.fmw rrm CURB f*MIM _M»EAf_^.-Salpfcetiiie JL 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 *kin, esj eclally in hot climates. Made in Loudon. Sold everywhere. G. KNOWLING'S, St. John's. julyl7,ly,fmw Auction Sales. ■ » BEEF, MUTTON, ETC. gY Clift, Wood & Co.—To-Morrow, *-* Tuesday, at 11 o'clock—6o qtrs prime fresh beef, I carcases prime fresh mutton. febB ONION*. SAI SAOES, Ac. gY Hynes & Burke.—To-Morrow, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, at East-end Auction Mart—2o hrls red and silver onions. 200 lbs Halifax sausages. 20 tubs American oleo—lo-lbs each. 30 sides bacon, 35 bxs dun. soap, 10 bxs dates, 35 prs kid boots, .)0 prs working pants, :i reefer jackets, 10 ends tweed, 20 doz china cups, 30 doz stone do, 10 dozen plates, 25 sets jugs, 30 doz teapots, in hoxes dates, 20 boxes evaporated apples ; and at 12 o'clock—so dozen cabbage, 10 brls turnips and sundries. fetS NEAT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ON Wednesday, ioth inst , at n o'clock, at the residence of T. W. Cragg, Esq., No. 25 Long's Hill, opposite Methodist College; full particulars in Tuesday evening papers. feb6,2fp P. C. O'DRISCOLL, Auctioneer. HOUSE A\l) 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. [LCastelle; unexpired term of loa?c- 3r. year.-; ground rent sju per annum. For further particulars, appbj to J. A. CLIFT Solicitoj for Executor oi Wil] ■; lute James }lo\*\i\ l'eM.Up.imtw MJRW AOVKKTINKSIKSTN. NBW 4 I»* FHI I* | ?f l\T» BREAT EXCITEMENT! Five Competitors will take part in the great 3-Mile Race at the City Rink, on To-Morrow (TUESDAY) Night To be followed with Barrel and other Races ; after which, general skating. Admission:—Spectators (adults) 20c, Skaters 25c, Children (spectators) ioc. Season Tickets—free. Prof. Bennett's Full Band in attendance. Prepare for the Grand Carnival on Friday Night next; flSflce permitting. ffcbBi2fp Just Received by S. S. I'awla. 0 o-o-o-o-o-G-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-G-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o--25 boxes Loose Muscatel Raisins, 10 crates Bologna Sausages, 5 kegs N. Y. Sausages (in lard), 10 cases assorted American Confectionery, 5 cases Shredded Oats, 50 pails Lard (cheap), 1 case assorted Fancy Chewing Gum. 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-O O-O-O-O-O-O-i i-o-O-O- T. J. EPENS, 151 and 153 Water-Street. j SM of the SEA HALL Third week, commencing this MONDAY __fi___ ev'g- Josie Mills' Dramatic Copy. First m KP JL grand production of the beautiful Comedy Drama, in 4 acts, entitled,—A Brave Girl. r Admission:—2o cts., 40 cts. and 50 cts. I GOT THE GRIP -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- 0-0-0- o-o-o-o-o- 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. down town prices. BRYAN MITCHELL, 99 WATER STREET, EAST. London Assurance Corporation. 1892. Accumulated Funds - - £3,400,000 Btg. NEWFOUNDLAND insurers are advised to get OUR RATES FOR INSURANCE before placing their risks for the current year. General Agent for Newfoundland. FEED IS CHEAP NOW I 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. - - - - WP~AU at Lowest Prices. ST. JOHN & £^^^^i^±^(^^^^^' 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. F7"_?i_R._ST__!l_l_, 131 WATEE^ST The Great Provider to the 91am, -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-50c. each, at ANDERSON'S, ::: 371 WATER STREET. _f_W ADVKHTINKMKXTM. COMMISSION NERGHANT_<C We Open_Fbr Business Sale Rooms crowded daily. To-Morrow, (TUESDAY), at Eleven o'clock, AT Ol'R  SALE BOOM, - PRODUCE MARKET. Hp-TEverything must go. Per stmr. " Miranda " from New York : 20 boxes Florida Oranges, 5 barrels Berries—in syrup, 20 boxes Valencia Oranges, 20 dozen Large White Cabbage, 150 tubs Choice Table Butter, 50 tubs Oleo, 100 tubs Lard, 30 boxes Sperm Candles, 20 gross Fancy Pipes, 20 baskets Grapes, 20 barrels Brisket Beef, 20 brls Pork, 1 Side Sleigh, 1 Carry-all, 1 Blacksmith's Bellows, and numerous other articles. NO WORSE ONTHAT ACCOUNT On Sale, at Brookings, Newfoundland Turnips,..sl.2o pr brl Newfoundland Potatoes..sl.6o pr brl fetr, JAMES MURRAY. PRIMEJTURKEYS. On Sale by Jas. & Win. Pitts, «TA FEW PRIME TURKEYS. jan27,fp FORBALE ff& A LARGE, furnished Dwelling £H|£ House, Shop, Store & good Wharf, Stable, and two small patches of Land, situate in Catalina; Also, GLEN COVE (formerly Captain Cookesley's property) in Trinity West, between 30 and 40 acres of land, with dwelling bouse, stable and cellar on the Kame. For particulars, apply to W. COLERIDGE, febl,:tm,m*,fp Catalina. FORBALE By Dryer & Greene, Lot fresh TURKEYS, and Sausages, just received per s.s " Miranda from Halifax; Canada winter Apples, 20 kegs Grapes, 30 cases f-weet Oranges, 20 cases Onions. fcbB FOR SALE BY JAS. * W.PITTS, 20 barrels Carrots, io barrels *** Spy Apples, 20 barrels silver-pl Onions, 20 tubs choice table Butter. Athensum Lectures. TTHE Annual Course of Lectures and ™ Entertainments will take place in tbe Athenaiura Hall, as follows:— Monday, Feb. Bth—Rev. P. It. Duftiill, umbjtei " Materials of which MEN are made: with some Specl m c n ■ from the Factory." Monday, Feb. l.">th—Readings and Music. Monday, Feb. 22nd—Dr. J. S. Tait, subject "  Monday, Feb. 29th—Rev. Rro. Slattery, subject— Monday, Mar. 7tb—Rev. E. McNab, subject—"  Monday, Mar. 14th—Readings and Music. Monday, Mar. 21st—Rev. G. W. Siddall, subject— Monday, Mar. 28th—Readings ;.nd Music. April 4th  Eastkk 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, janl2,lp Secretary. 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 FORSALE Fresh Venison, FRESH CODFISH, KINDLING WOOD, A I 1)11  Cast) Grocery Store, Dnckwortti street. t*M JAMES MURRAY. WBW A_ VERTf*i:?li:*Tft. _ Brand Valentine Dance TTNDER the auspices of the B. I. S. Literary and Amusement Committee, will be held In St. Patrick's Hall, on or about Thvvsday, Feb. 11th. Tickets (double) $1.00; Gent (single) 75c.; Lady (single) 50c. To be had from member* of the Committee, and at the stores of J. T. O'Mara, M. Fenelon & Co., Garrett Byrne, ami T.Mitchell, or from D. F. TOBIN, Secretary. Music by Professor Bennett's Band. Dancing to commence at 8.30. febB,2fp,mw Ji—u'i Resolutions! Whereas,—JACKMAN, The TAILOB, started business in an upstairs place three years ago, with three hands; And whereas,—It is tOO small to accommodate his rapidly increasing business, and also his large crew of twenty hands; he has therefore Resolved,—l% open on Monday next the finest and best equipped Tailoring business in Newf'land, with a large and well-selected stock of high-class goods, specially imported for the opening. c,2fp New address: 364 Water-St. POST OFFICE NOTICE. MAILS per S.S. "Miranda," for Canada and United States, will close on WEDNESDAY, ioth inst., at 10 o'clock, a.m. J. 0. FRASER, P.M.G. General Post Ollice, Bth February, 1892. 2fp Notre Dame Mining Company *T*HE Annual Meeting of this Comx pany will be held at the Insurance Office, Exchange Buildings, on SATURDAY next, 13th inst., at 11 o'clock, a.m. R. HARVEY, febB,3fp,mwf Secretary. Shannon Chapter, No. 9,1 U. A AN Emergency Convocation of the above Chapter will he heM on I lies ' ▼ 'day, the 9th inst., at 7 o'clock, p.m., preparatory to attending Divine Service in (teorgc Street Methodist Church, when a Sermon will be Breached by the Rev. Bro. A. 1). Morton, M.A., on behalf of the Tasker Educational Fund. Transient companions are cordially invited to attend. (By order of the M.E.H.P., F. C. CORNICK, feb6,3i Secretary. Masonic Sermon AN EMERGENCY MEETING ef ■»* St. John's, Avalon, and Tasker Lodges, will be held on TVksday, 9th inst., at 7 o'clock, sharp, at the Masonic Temple. The craft will form procession at 7.15, and proceed to George Street Methodist Church to attend Divine Service. The Revd. A. I). Morion, M. A., Chaplain <>f Avalon Lodge, will preach a Sermon. The collection will lie in aid of Tasker Educational Fund. Transint brethren invited. F. J. W. Rendell, W.M., St. John's Lodge, No. 579. S. G. CoLi.mt, W. M., Avalon Lodge, No. 77<J. G. J. Smith, K. W. M., Tasker Lodge, No. 454. febo.3fp  Agency Notice! P. C. O'DRISCOLL, Mote \g«'iif for the following firftf da** Hanuf acturer*: 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 Pines, etc. P. Haldlnstein & Sons, Norwich, Boots and Shoe*. Heywood, Hlgginbottom, Smith & Co., Manchester, Wall Papers. Austinhoil & Scbmitt, Cigai>. Kemp, Day & Co., New York, Tinned Fruits, etc. Threadwtll Harris Baking Co., New Y'k, Biscuits. Tooke Bros., Montreal, Gent's Furnishings. Alex. McArthur & Co., Montreal, Taper Bags, Roofing Felt, etc. A. Savage & Son, Montreal, Laundry and Toilet Soaps. J. M. Fortler, Montreal, Creme-de-la-Creme Cigars Canada Pat. Brush Co., Windsor, Ont., Brushes. Office and Show Jtoomft: febl Corner Queen and Water Street. ffjVTo Let, that pleas- H_2_fantly-situated on Hamilton Street, No. 130; possession given for particulars, apply to JAMES ANGEL. feM.fu Wanted, a housemaid; apply at this office. jan27,fp Wanted, a willing, oblining, sober aud steady man, to drive v cart iiorße and do ether general work; apply between the hour* of 7 and s o'clock, am., ( good we#e* to a competent man) at Ml W.iter Street. febft.fp