Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1892-02-09

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL. 14. PRICE : ONE CENT. ST. JOHN'S. NEWFOUNDLAND, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1892. $3.00 PER ANNUM. No. 33. Latest by Telegraph. CANADA'S MISSION —.«— -_ To the American Capital POSTPONED TILL THE 17th. (Special to the " Evening Telegram.") Boston, Tbis Afternoon. Secretary Blame has telegraphed the Canadian Commissioners—Ministers Thompson, Foster and Howell—to meet bim in Washington on the 17th instant. He will then hear tbeir proposals with respect to tbe question of reciprocity. EX-PREMIER McKENZIE DYING. Goods on the Free List. THE QUEEN UNWELL Empress Frederick Visits England. . Halifax, N.S., Feb. '.». Alexander McKenzie, ex-Premier of Canada, is dying. Tbe Democrats in Congresß will introduce bills placing wool, agricultural implements and other articles on the free list. Queen Victoria is suffering from rheumatism in tbe knees. The Empress Frederick, with the Princess Margaret, visits England in tbe Epring, and tbe betrothal of Prince George of Wales is then expected. Tbe Merchants' Bank, Minnesota, bas failed. The Queensland Bank bas suspended. FROM CAPE RACE. (Special to the "Evening Telegram.") Cai'k Rack, This Evening. Telegraphic communication with tbis station baa been interrupted. A gale of wind from tbe Northeast prevails bere today, but tbe weatber is line and clear. Tbe brigantine Devon was flighted east of tbe Cape last evening, bound inward. Barometer 2!».4."»; tbermometer 25. NOTES OF THE DAY. The Opposition orgao receives a &cathiDg rebuke to-day in the letter which we publish elsewhere from the people of Sound Island, l'lacemia Bay. We had hoped tbat our repeated warnings to the Herald would have caved him from bia present humiliation. However, when editors of newspapers diarcgard good advice, and ppreist in reckless mendacity, they must Buffer the constquence. The "Patriotic (?) Association," whose mouthpiece the Herald assumes to be, certainly occupy a most unenviable position in the eyes of the public. For our part, we wish them joy of tbeir organ. ♦ — Somk twenty American vessels have cleared from Black River up to date with tmd salted herrings in bulk, some cargoes of tbe latter being very large, the total aggregating not less than 18,000 barrel:*. Fifteen vessels are still at Barren and Woody Islands, with part cargoes. Some of these are nearly loaded, and all hope to be ready to leave in a few days. Tbe figures here mentioned do not include the salt herring taken by our local vessels, and by people on the shore, namely: Messrs. llano, 1,000; J. E. Burgess, J. & W. Stewart, Albert Bradshaw, Levi Frost, and several otbers. In all, about 30,000 barrels have been taken, at an average of $1.20 a barrel. The large amount of money thus expended has been distributed and circulated amongst the people. m We desire to call the attention of our readers to a number of extracts—two columns in all—in to-day's Telegram, from Inked States and Canadian papers, on our forthcoming Industrial Exhibition. Witb a single exception, tbat of tbe Montreal Gazette, all our contemporaries speak in tbe most encouraging terms of this important enterprise. Pretty well all the leading Boston journals regard it as the most significant step in tbe way of progress tbat Newfoundland has yet taken, and predict from it great and abiding results. Tbe Montreal Gazettt . of course, is not friendly, for lb« fcimple reason tiiut its inspiration is iluwn norn a correspondent here whose hostility to the present Government (nnder whose auspices tbe Exhibition ha 9 been launched) is an open secret. It seems a great pity that politics should be even remotely connected witb tbe undertaking- But we have faith in tbe patriotism and good sense of tbe Commissioners ! —#.  If m hope deferred maketb tbe heart sick," then the Canadian " reciprocity commissioners " must be in a pretty bad condition by tbis time. Mr. Blame bas been playing witb tbem like tbe private tutor plays witb bis pupils. Tbe teacher says: " Be good boys, and, later on, I'll take you all to tbe country." Mr. Blame intimates to Ministers Thompson, Foster and Bowell: " Stop your boodling, mend your ways, try to make yourselves agreeable to your neighbors, and when you are better men, and I have more time, I'll allow you to come on to Washington and make your proposals with respect to tbe matter of reciprocity." At any rate, our Boston correspondent, Mr. William Stowe, telegraphs us tbis afternoon that Mr. Blame bas sent word to tbe Canadian Commissioners to meet bim in Washington on the 17th inst. Yesterday's public message stated tbat they were to stait for tbe American capital to-day, and, no doubt, tbey bad their luggage packed, and were ready to take tbe train when tbe disappointing message was received Secretary Blame's game with the Canadian Ministers reminds us of Gulliver among tbe Lilliputians. LOCAL EVENTS. Law for the Harbor Gracians— Lawyers Emerson and Browning bave gone to Harbor Grace lo propound the law. The Jubilee Medal.—The jubilee medal was played for yesterday and won by Mr. John Cowan ; tbis is bis second successive year. Names of Passengers for Halifax— Mrs. Mitchell, Messrs. H. B. Robinson, J. Bowring, J. I. Furloug, J. V. ODea, Winsor Dicks. —.♦. .. The Ice-Blockade —Tbe first iceblockade of tbe cuttst Ibis season occurs to-day. The sailing of tbe S.S. Miranda is likeiy to be postponed. —-♦.  Sentenced to Two Months.—A prisoner was sentenced by tbe Police Magistrate tbis moimng to two months' imprisonment for stealing cabbages. Tbe practice ba9 been going on since the fall. -•♦♦- The Skating Race in City Rink.—An attraction for the amusement-loving throng wbo patronise tbe rinks ii tbe skating race wbicb takes place in tbe City Kink to-night. There will be beet-class music and every facility for the mj )ymcnt of tbe exciting competitors. »KW AIMKHTI»I{?)ILVH« Auction—household furniture »». (_,'. O'Driscoll Special notice Henry Blair Theatre—A brave girl Siar of tbe Sea Hall Great excitement at the City Kink Bananas, grape.", etc at Callanan's fancy bakery Preliminary notice....lnstitute Musical Association Handsome sleigb for sale by J. W. Foran & Co Masonic Sermon George street cburcb Shannon Chapter notice y. C. Cornick Dissolution notice..., Blackwood & Blair Dental notice Dr. Lehr Business notice J. W. Foran & Co Lost—a Newfoundland pup..return to Atlantic hotel Wanted—a general servant apply at this office Wanted—a piano to hire address Y.Z., thi? office Wanted -youth for shop....address A.8., this office Auction Sales. MEAT hoi si:hoi.i> II km ri hi:. TO-MORROW, Wednesday, at n ■*■ o'clock, lit the residence of T. W. Cragg, Esq., No. 25 Long's Hill, oipp. Methodist College: Parlor —1 upright piano in tirst-clasfl order, piano stool and scarf, lot music, 1 walnut >uite covered in leather— nearly new, Queen Ann centre table draped, gipsy and side tables draped, 1 handsome mantle mirror, 1 whatnot, 1 lair pretty baskets on stands, 3 fancy do, Clacques, pannels, wall pockets, lot fancy ornaments, and-painted and worked cushions, 1 hanging lamp, 2 plush chairs, 1 epergne, 1 pair foot stools, coal vase, 3 Venetian blinds, curtains, cornice, etc., 1 willow health rug, 1 carpet—43 yds. Dining Room—l extension dining table. 6 Austrian bent chairs, 1 rattan rocker. 1 leather-covered easy chair, 1 walnut couch covered in leather, fancy tables, 1 handsome silver fruit and flower stand, lot glass and crockery ware, cheese and fruit stands, large globe with birds, clock, brackets, pictures, ornaments, bulb glasses, games and magazine-, 1 carpet sweeper in good order, coal vase, tire irons, fittings for gothlc grate, carpet and crumb cloth, hearth rug, birchwood basket, bird cage, blinds and fittings, etc. No. 1 Bedroom—l bedroom suite, 1 toilet table witb dressing glass, 1 fancy table 1 toilet set. 1 iron bedstead, 1 mattress, 1 child s cot and chair, 1 Brussels carpet and hearth rug, 1 stove, pictures, ornaments, etc. No. 2 Bedrsom—l superior mahogany bedstead, 1 feather bed, quilts, nigs, washstand, table, etc. Hall—l oak hall stand, 1 flower stand, 3 doz flower pots, 23 yrds hall carpet, stair carpet and canvas, wide stair rod*, hall Bt?_ hi»olfum -"d «*»«t». 1 perambulator. Kitchen — 1 No. / Ideal cooking stove, pots, saucepans, kettles, etc., 1 meat mincer, 1 doz glass preserve bottles with patent stoppers, lot tinware, kitchen tables, and lot other aitides too numerous to mention. N.B.—All the above furniture are almost new and in perfect order. ,eb!) P. C. O'DKISCQLL, Auctioneer. HOUSE A_«D SHOP. TO be Sold by Public Auction, on * the premises, on THURSDAY next, Uth inst., at 1 o'clock—all the right, title and iuterest 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. Ka-t of Atlantic Hotel, and at present occupied by Mr. If. Castelle ; unexpired term if lease 3."i \ear.»; ground rent <10 jor annum. For further particulars, applj to J. A. CLIFT So] for Executor of Will r»f late .fume- Boland feW.ifp.t'mtw Athensum Lectures. THE Annual Course of Lectures and Entertainments will take place in the Athenaeum Hall, as follows :— Monday, Feb. loth—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—"  Monday, Mar. 14th—Readings and Music. Monday, Mar. 21st—Rev. G. W. Siddall, subject— *' __—_ Monday, Mar. 28th—Readings and Music. April 4th  Easter 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, janl_,tp Secretary. ON SALE BY J7&W. PITTS, 2000 bushels Heavy Black Oats 180 bushels Potatoes, 300 bushels Turnips, Ex A. M. Brundrctt from P.E.I. )au3d,h> NHW ADI'KRTWEJIKIW. MBW AD* KHTINIvTIi:*T». Special Notice! HENRY BLAIR, (O'Dwyer's Corner), 287 Water Street, 287. I have to inform the Public and all Friends, that I continue the Business at above address, with the Old Staff of Assistants. All customers can depend on getting the best attention and honest value for their money ; and all Letter Orders will have greatest care in execution. To inaugurate the new era I am marking down stock. Particulars of Sale will be given on Thursday. UigrSole Agent for Lipton's Tea. Largest Tea Sale in the world—32c, 48c. and 60c. per lb. lew,*, HENRY BLAIR, Sign of 3 Lamps. GREAT EXCITEMENT! Five Competitors will take part in the great Three-Mile Race at the City Rink, on This (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; BEStTIce permitting. fcbBtBfp ft Well-Known Locomotive on a If Tract SIGN OF THE RAILWAY, 3, Arcade Buildings, 3. 3, Arcade Buildings, 3. THE following notice will inform the general public that I have commenced business for myself, and the style and title of the new firm will be JAMES P. FURLONG. I will devote all my energies to the trade, and in commending the new business to your kindly notice I trust I shall obtain a share of your favors, which it will be my greatest ambition to deserve. february3,3fp,\vst A STARoftIieSEAHILL Third week, commencing this (Tuesday) IrMtmmm ev'g. Josie Mills' Dramatic Copy. First M 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 •o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o^ 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. [JSipAt down town prices. BRYAN MITCHELL, 99 WATER STREET, EAST. 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. _E\ 131 WATER-ST Agency Notice! P. C. O'DRISCOLL, Sole Agent for the following first rlass 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. P. Haldlnstein & Sons, Norwich, Boots and Shoes. Heywood, Hlgginbottom, Smith & Co., Manchester, Wall Papers. Austinhoff_ Schmitt, Cigars. Kemp, Day & Co., New York, Tinned Fruits, etc. Threadwell Harris Baking Co., New Y'k, Biscuits. Tooke Bros., Montreal, Gent's Furnishings. Alex. McArthur & Co., Montreal, Paper Bags, Roofing Felt, etc. A. Savage & Sou, Montreal, Laundry and Toilet Soaps. J. M. Fortler, Montreal,Creme-de-la-Creme Cigars Canada Pat. Brush Co., Windsor, Ont., Brushe-. Office and Show Rooms: febt Corner (Jueen and Water Street. Ground to let for :::::: Building purposes, situate on Lealie Street, West End. Apply to WILLIAM KNIGHT, Spring Cottage. Leslie Street. ;an9,sr,tf IfJBW ADV_IITI«K___WT». WSW Al> V_I?TI ■» ITM i:*T* rtHnOH-SF NOW! 150 sacks Corn—ll2 lbs. each, 200 sacks Bran —40 lbs. each, 130 sacks Cattle Feed—loo lbs. each, 50 brls. Yellow Corn Meal, 350 barrels Flour. .... JW"AII at Lowest Prices. COMMISSION MERCHANTS< office and sale rooms: Produce Market, - - Water Strut, \i (Opposite Job Brothers & Co.) 'THIS MARKET, with its mammoth Auction Sale Rooms, has been erected specially for the Commission Business, and we assure our many friends at home and abroad who will favor us with a portion of their business that they will have every reason to be pleased with our zeal and faithful discharge of all commissions entrusted to us. Special attention given to consignments of produce of all kinds. Regular Auction Sales will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, commencing on Saturday next, when a large assortment of Goods will be offered to the public. Special Sales will be announced in due course. We shall also keep on hand a variety of firstclass goods, suitable to the Trade, at lowest cash prices. THANKS HIB FRIENDS AND PATRONS. J. W. FORAN returns his sincere acknowledgments to his numerous friends and patrons for the many proofs of confidence with which they have favored him during his twenty-seven years in hotel and general business, and trusts the same will be continued to the new firm. feb!>,fp Pbf Miranda from New York « Bananas, Catawba Grapes, Russet Apples, Oranges, and a Choice Lot of New York Confectionery, at CALLANAN'S FANCY BAKERY, leb9,2fp 122 Duckworth Street. ..:.. Preliminary Notice. » MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT Will be given by the Institute Musical Association on Thursday, 18th inst., in the College Hall. Particulars later. feb'.»,tu,tb THE Co-partnership heretofore ex™ isting between the undersigned A. C. Black wood and Henry Blair, carrying on business in Saint John's as General Importers, under the firm of Blackwood & Blair, has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st day of December, IK9I, the said Andrew C. Blackwood retiring therefrom. The said Henry Blair will continue the business, and will be responsible for all the debts and liabilities of the co-partnership dissolved, and is authorized to receive and demand all debts due to tbe late copartnership.ANDREW C. BLACKWOOD, Witness to signature of Andrew C. Blaekwood- Robert .T. Kent. HENRY BLAIR, Witness to signature of Henry Blair—James 3. Pitts. St. John's, February 6th, 1892. 9,1 i V jrm you have got too big for 111 your BOOTS, give us a I M call. Second-hand Boots §I' and Shoes bought, sold, JL J. 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, janii.tu.f Opp. Baine, Johnston & Co. »0 WOKE ONTHAT ACCOONT On Sale, at (booking's, Newfoundland Turnips...sl.2o pr brl Newfoundland Potatoes..sl.6o pr brl febn JAMES MURRAY. FOR SALE BY JAS. * W.PITTS, 20 barrels Carrots, io barrels *** Spy Apples, 20 barrels silver-pl Onions, 20 tubs choice table Butter, 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 Office, Bth February, 1892. 2fp Shannon Cbapi, m. UNI A AN Emergency Convocation of XX" the above Chapter will be held on this '▼» (Tuesday) ev'g, at 7 o'clock, p.m., preparatory to attending Divine Service in George Street Methodist Church, when a Sermon will !>e preached by the Rev. Bro. A. 1). Morton, M.A., on behalf ot the Tasker Educational Fund. Transient companions are cordially invited to attend. (By order of the M.E.H.P., F. C. CORNICK, feb'J.li Secretary. Masonic Sermon AN EMERGENCY MEETING of St. John's. Avalon, and Tasker Lodges, will be held on this (Tuesday) ev'g, 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. D. Mouton, M.A., Chaplain of Avalon Lodge, will preach a Sermon. The collection will be in aid of Tasker Educational Fund. Transient brethren invited. F. J. W. Rendell, W.M., St. John's Lodge, No. .r>7!>. S. G. Collidh, W. M., Avalon Lodge, No. 77<>. G. J. Smith, R. W. M., Tasker Lodge, No. 154. fcb9,lfp PRIMEJIIKEYS. On Sale by Jas. & Wm. Pitts, FEW PRIME TURKEYS. jan27,fp Dr. Letir, surgeon dentist, intends visiting Hearts Content professionally during the coming week. His office in Fir. Grace will be closed during tbat time. Persons wishing his service before his leaving will please c:tll during this week. He will be at Hearts Content Monday craning, Feb. 16th, till Friday evening, Feb. 19th. !»,li Let, that pleas**'*"wantly-situated House on Hamilton Street, No. ISO; possession given May Ist; for particulars, apply to JAMES ANGEL. feh_,fp On Exhibition at our Sale-Room, and will be sold at a bargain, I handsome double sleigh, imported. fclAl J. W. FQKAN & Co Lost, on Waterford Bridge Road,—A Grey m,d Black Newfoundland PUP. with new leather collar; reward given; apply at Atlantic Hotel. feb9.ll Wanted,a housemaid; apply at this oflice. jan'27,fp Wanted, a willing, obliging, sober and tteady man, to drive a tart horse and do other general work ; apply between the hours of 7 and 8 o'clock, a m., ( good wages to a competent man) at 131 Water Street. feb6,fp Wanted, general servant in a small family, no washing; to one who can milk and give satisfactory references, good wages will be given ; apply at this oflice. feg9,2lp Wanted,a respectable YOUTH for -hop; apply in own handwriting, giving referenci s, to A.IS., this ofiice. icb9,2fp Wanted to hire, Piano Address it&Ung ltn»», V./.-, this office. febo,l