Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1892-02-13

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL. 14. PRICE : ONE CENT. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1892. $3.00 PER ANNUM. No. 37. NOTES OF THE DAY. Sevkkai. communications, received this morning for to-day's paper, must stand over till next week. The more important of these are signed "Adieu," " Fair Play," M One Present," and " Classicus." ♦ The schooner Vigilante, Captain Kielly, owned by Messrs. Job Brothers & Co., has pnt into Bay of Bulls. Sbe is on ber way from Sound Island, Placentia Bay, to St. John's, witb a load of herring for Hon. M. Monroe. ♦  Oik third page to-day contains a carefully revised list of unclaimed letters. It will be observed tbat tbe Postmaster General and bis able staff of assistants are doing all in tbeir power to accommodate and please tbe public. ♦ We are in receipt of private advices from Greenspond relative to the ontbreak of diphtheria there. Our informant, whose telegram has just been placed in our hands, fully corroborates Magistrate Rice's message of Thursday last, and conclusively proves tbe untruthfulness of Mr. Morison's statements. ♦  From Grand Bank we learn tbat, at tbe thanksgiving services held there in tbe Methodist Church, on Sunday, Jan. 21st, tbe offerings amounted to tbe handsome sum of £340, being $88 in advance of last year. As tbe fishery there last year was tbe worst ever known, especially tbe Bank fishery, tbe good people of Grand Bank deserve to be congratulated over their tine collection. Why is it tbat men in tbe New World are breaking down under 50 or trembling at it witb apprehensions of apoplexy or paralysis? That men enduring constant strain of mind, facing enormous ditliculties, moral and material, (struggling witb a world as dense and tense as ours, yet live on past their age—the Broughams, Palmerstons, Russels, Newmans, Gladstones, Mannings, Froudcs? Is it not tbat tbey understand better than we do tbe philosophy of living that abhors excess and delights in moderation, tbat despises small carking cares and seeks recreation light-heartedly and lightmindedly ? ♦  The debt of tbe State of New York is about four ami a half millions, tbe fruit of tbe administration of a corrupt local Government. Tbe debt of tbe Province of Qaebec, with less than a fifth of the population of New York, and less than a hundredth part of its wealth, is thirty millions, or seven times as much as that of its wealthy neighbor. There is one thing, apparently, in which the poor Province of (Quebec can, as the Americans phrased it during tbe war, t4 whip all creation," and that is iv tbe burden of its debt. And yet, strange to say, there are men in Newfoundland to-day wbo wo»*.ld forcibly unite this colony witb tbe bankrupt provinces of Cam da ! ♦ Am- si. Mr. Morison aspires to the leadership of the Opposition, does be? And just now h playing the part of the absent Mr. Morine, is he? What a pitiable figure he presents in tbe Greenspond drama! We roust once more quote from Mr. Gladstone, and this time for Mr. Morison's special benefit: 4i If there lie no higher motive than 44 one's own interest, even id politics, for " speaking the truth and avoiding false• hood, this ie a very surlicient one. It Is 44 at once obvious that iciljul falsehood is 44 forbidden by natural law, which is in-44 tended to regulate our social relations, 44 and is expressly forbidden by Divine law, 44 which condemnßu/2 acts of fraud and deceit. " My experience in active public life ranges 44 over more than half a century ; yet I can-44 not call to mind a single instance in 44 which any political party or individual 44 ever permanently benefited by the use of 44 falsehood." It is needles to add tbat tbe 44 wilful falsehood " so strongly condemned by the (Jrand Old Man is just such falsehood a 9 Mr. Morison has been guilty of in regard to the Greenspond episode. We wonder what the truthful people of Bonavista district will say to tbe Opposition member wben be appears in tbeir midst next year for election. The Newfoundland people, as a rule, dislike falsehood. Postponed Meeting.—The temperance meeting undei the auspices of tbeW.C.T.r., advertised to lake place in the Temperance Hail to-night, has been postponed until furlhei notice, owing to the weather A FEW WORDS ABOUT The Dally lail Via Shoal Harbor. Par Astray. " Indeed it is a matter of surprise to many that this has not been done long ago, but they do not know what a slow machine we have in the public service."— Colonist, Feb. 12. " The arrangement of tbe whole thing is a work, not of days, but of a few hours,— it can be perfected by one interview witb Messrs. Reid & Middleton, and a few cheap messages over tbe wire, to reliable persons in Trinity and Sboal Harbor." The Colonist and its correspondent will realize how far astray tbey both are wben they are informed tbat tbe overland mail contract to Sboal Harbor was delayed a whole montb, pending negotiations witb Messrs. Reid & Middleton to Convey the Malls by Train, and tbat these gentlemen, reluctantly, were obliged, at last, to inform the Government tbey could not undertake tbe work. Tbe " blow machine " in the case is tbe Colonist, who should have informed himself of tbe facts, so that be might answer tbe demands of correspondents, and avoid reflecting unjustly upon those wbo had performed their duty in tbe matter referred to. NKW ADVKHtTInKMKIfTM. Auction—black oats Clift, Wood & Co Theatre—East Lynne St. Patrick's Hall Lumber—good and ;heap Arch. U. Campbell Premiums and prizes Nfld. Industrial Exhibiton " The Governess " Monday night, at Star of Sea Hall Church of Eng. prayer books Garrett Byrne Bibles and good books at Dicks & Co.'s Northern mail notice J. O. Eraser Wanted- a foremast S. March & Sons tj ET VOI X WATCH REPAIRED AT r N. On man's, Water Street. You will get it thoroughly re| aired ; you will get it promptly done; and at reasonable cost*. teblO,ws,fp A FAIR, BEAUTIFUL MTIrM flntrhnlinr Soap gives the natural tint & peach-like bloom of a |>erfect Complexion; makes the Skin smooth, supple, healthy, comfortable. §g3~Sulprrr,line Soap, 6d. Tablets. Kverywhere. G. KNOWLING'S, Saint John's. julylB,ly,stt,fp Auction Sales. P.E.I. BLACK OATS. DV Clift, Wood & Co.—On Monday *-* next, at 11 o'clock—about 500 bushels P.E. I. black oats—on board schr. Milford Guy, from Alberton, P. E. Island ; surveyed and ordered to be sold for the benefit of whom it may concern. febl3 Athesaum Lectures. HTHE Annual Course of Lectures and i * Entertainments will take place in the Athenaeum Hall, as follows:- Monday, Feb. loth—Readings and Music. Monday, Feb. 22nd—Dr. J. S. 'fait, subject "  Monday, Feb. 29th—Rev. Bro. slat cry, subject— Monday, Mar. 7th—Rev. E. MeNaI',1', subject—"  Monday, Mar. 14th—Readings and Music. Monday, Mar. 21st—Uev. G. W. Siddall, subject— Monday, Mar. 28th—Readings and Music. April 4th  Easter Monday—Conceit. Doors open at a quarter pa»t -even; Chair to be taken at eight o'clock. Numbered Seats twenty cts., to be hud :tt the Library. General admission—ten cents. J. J, FLANNERY, janl2,lp Secretary. IIY  Iters. Aim. flamy & Co., 5 TONS STRAW, febll,3fp in small bundles. Agency Notice! P. C. O'DRISCOLL, Mole Agent for the following first class Manufacturers: William Barbour & Sons, Liebura, 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 ft Sons, Norwich, Boots and Shoes. Heywood, Btgginbottom, Smith & Co., Manchester, Wall Papers. AustinholV& Scbmitt, Ci^ai>. Kemp, Day & Co.. New York, Tinned Emits, etc. Threaducll Harris Baking Co., New Y'k, Biscuits. Tooke Bro>., Montreal, Cent's Furnishings. Alex. McArthur & Co., Montreal, Paper Bags, Roofing Felt, etc. A. Savage & Son, Montreal, Laundry and Toilet Soaps. J. M. Fortier, Montreal, Creme-de-la-Creme Cigars Canada Pat. Brush Co., Windsor, Ont., Brushes. Office and Mhow Rooms: feb4 Corner Queen and Water Street. iOffll ON THAT ACCOUNT On Sale, at Brookiujj% Newfoundland Turnips,..sl.2o pr brl Newfoundland Potatoes.,sl.Go pr brl feb« JAMES MURRAY. _»KW ADVJBRMBKMKHTII. WBW ADVERTINFJIKITN. tat Sale of Winter Goods! HENRY BLAIR, (O'Dwyer's Corner), 287 Water Street, 287. advertised, I have taken over Blackwood & Blair's entire stock, and leaving for the Markets next week I wish to make a clearance of all Winter Goods. I have gone over all the departments and now offer the public BARGAINS that ought to fetch them. A full range of Black and Colored Dress Meltons, at ridiculously low prices; Winter Dress Goods, Odd Lots, and Remnants at clearing prices. All kinds of Fashionable Trimmings selling at cost. Furs of all kinds to be cleared out at Bargain prices. A Special Lot Bag Muffs, worth $1.20, to be cleared at 70c. Great clearance of Ladies' Wool Squares, Clouds, etc. Special prices for Gloves & Hosiery. Bargains in Ladies' Jackets, Ladies' Cloaks, Ladies' Tweed Ulsters, Misses' and Children's Ulsters and Cloaks. GPAII other Goods not mentioned selling Cheap. hMMft HENRY BLAIR, Sign of 3 Lamps. THBATRg! St. Patrick's Hall, Tuesday, Feb. C" (Jrand production of that charming Society Drama, in 5 Acts, entitled: EAST LYNNE! Cast of Characters: ltacliy **?s?* Miss B.Jordan Sir Francis Levison Mr. T. M. White Ma. am \ ine Miss B.Jordan Archibald Carlylc Mr. T. H. O'Neil Barbara Hare Mias K. Jordan Richard Hare Mr. W. F. Hasey Miss tarlyle Miss H. Kavanagh Lord Mount Severn Mr. P. F. Moore £?ycc"-" Miss K. Sullivan Mr. Dill Mr. J. F. Hunter i-J uwilr .Miss A. Flynn Justice Hare Mr. H. J. Rodger* Little Wi11ie...... Master Langton Officer Mr. J. F. Duchemin IProf. Bennett's Orchestra. Admission : -Numbered Reserved Seats. 50c., Tor sale at Messrs. M. Fenelon A Co.'s bookstore: Reserved Seats & Gallery 30c. Parqnelte 20c. Doors open at 7; Curtain to rise at 8. 8.1.5. DRAMATIC CO. A STAR of the SEA HALL Monday Night. Josie Mills' Dramatic Co. ffi Jk First grand production of the Great So- ciety play, entitled :—" The Governess." r Admission :—2O cts., 40 cts. and 50 cts. Have a full stock of Ladies' Clouds, Squares, Corsets, Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, etc. Men's Shirts, Shirts and Pants, Collars, Braces, Gloves, Hose and Half-Hose, Cardigan Jackets, etc., and a choice stock of Groceries and Provisions, Crockeryware, Lamp Chimneys, etc., all selling at lowest prices for cash, at PAYNE & COMPANY'S, 26 New Gower Street. 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-o-o-o-o-o-o- O-O-O-O-O- 00-O -O-O-O-0- O-O-0-0-O-00-O--O-O-0-0-O-0-0-O-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. 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. - - - - NFAU at Lowest Prices. Si. JOHN & FENNELL,I(B^U^^^^T, A HAPPY MEDIUM • •••)■•• I . ■ I » I . I t I . I j t . I . » I . » » . ■ 1 . 1 1 V y■, ■■,■ • , , ■■; , ■-,•- j i , , i i ," 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- PAR3STELL, 131 W-A-TETR, -ST mjkw Awwwmmnnannm. LiirrLii 149 Water MnM, 30 m. 1-inch Merchantable Pine, 35 m. 1-inch No. 2 Pine, 25 m. Mill-Sawn Clapboard, 50 in. Dressed <!itto, B m. Dory Board, B m. Planed Pine, B m. No. 1 Canadian Pine, 10 m. No. 2 Canadian Pine, 3 m. 1-inch Clear Pine 160 m. 1-inch Ploughed and Tongued Pine, 25 m. 1-inch No. 1 Ploughed and Tongued Pine, 25 m. 1-inch Ploughed and Tongued Spruce, • m- li-lnch Ploughed and Touguod Spruce, 100 m. assorted Framing. 10 m. 2, 2* and 3-inch Pine Plank, 60 m. Laths, 15 m. Palings. feblS C'h. of End. Prayer Books. ~*-,  ■ Boik of Common Prayer, 1 in all sizes and styles of binding, from l'tc to $3.50 each. Common Prayer with tho new and complete edition of Hymns,—ancient and modern, from 25c each up Common Prayer with the new and complete edition of Hymns,—ancient and modern—2 vols., in cues, with and without handles newest styles of binding, from GOc to $3.50 each. Common Prayer, with Very large print, from 30c each upwards. GARRETT BYRNE, febl3 Bookseller and Stationer. Bibles & Good Books AT DICKS & COS. We are showing a splendid assortment ot Bibles from 20 cts. up. The Teachers Oxford Bible from $1 to 96 each. Large print Bible suitable for elderly people. The smallest Bible for vest pocket. The finger Testament for vest pocket. Prayer and devotional books for all denominations. Hymns (A. and M) and Methodist Hymn Books in largo print. Peloubet's Notes on tho International Sunday School Lesson, 1892. Hurlburt's Illustrative notes on the S. S. Lesson.-for 1802. For any books you want call at At DICKS X Cos. feblu Bookbinders and Stationers. M Industrial Milan AUTUMN, 1892. TDERSONS wishing to secure adverx Using in the ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE now iv preparation, are requested to apply a 1 owcu to the Secretary, at his oflice, by whom rates wiii bo given and space assigned. JAMES B. SGLATER. Secretary to Commission, 151 Water Street. febll,sfp,tstts FORBALE BA LARGE, furnished Dwelling House, Shop, Store & good Wharf, Stable, and two small patches of Land, situate in Catalina; Also, GLEN COVE (formerly Captain Cookcsley'property) in Trinity West, between 30and40acre* of land, with dwelling house, stable and cellar on the same. For particulars, apply to W. COLERIDGE, febl,3m,ms,fp Catalina. JUST -:- RECEIVED, .... and on sale at.... OUR SEVERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, 1500 bus. Heavy Black Oats, 150 brls. Fresh Sup. Extra Flour, 100 bags Indian Corn, 100 bags Wheat Bran. febirvp JAS. MURRAY. FOR SALE BY JAS. * W.PITTS, 20 barrels Carrots, 10 barrels *** Spy Apples, 20 barrels silver-pl Onions, 20 tubs choice table Butter. All PARTIES sending ■HO 16 ■ special orders, per firm of S. O. Steele, will please furnish all particulars of same not later than Tuesday, Feb. 16th. febl2,3fp HHITO Let, that pleas«sSSSantly-situated House on Hamilton Street, No. 130; possession given May Ist; for particulars, apply to JAMES ANGEL. feb4.fp Wanted, a housemaid; apply at tin's office. jan27,fp Wanted, immediately, a good GENERAL SERVANT; must be well recommended ; apply at this otlir.e. febll,3fp Wanted, second-hand PIANO, ■plight, (heap; apply at this office. 12.2t"p Wanted to purchase, a good, Bound SPAR, for a foremast for a schooner of 80 tons register; length of spar required 70 feet-18 inches In il*<'W 1? mc}.«« «,» 8. MARCH fr SON? f«»»)3 2tr | [FIRST NOTICE.] ' List of Premiums and Prizes to be awarded at the 1. Industrial Mikiti AUTUMN, 1892. Sec. 11-Class 2.-PHOTOGRAPHERS: No. I.—For best set of twelve views Newfoundland scenery (not winter). No. 2.—For best set twelve views Illustrating Newfoundland cod-fishery. No. 3.—For best set of six views Illustrating Newfoundland seal-fishery. No. 4.—For best set of views illustrating mining operations in Newfoundland. No. s.—For best set of views illustrating Newfoundland forestry. No. 6.—For best set of views illustrating public buildings, St. John's and Harbor Grace. No. 7.—For best photograph or portrait of any kind. No. B.—For best photographic portrait group of any kind. No. ').—For best set of photo views Illustrating winter scenery and Icebergs. No. 10.—For best set of original photo views of Newfoundland scenery never before photographed.No. 11.-—For best set of amateur photo views made, I developed and printed by exhibitor. No. 12.—For best album of photo views of harbor, town and public buildings of St. John's. No. 13.—For best album of photo views of chief points of Interest in Newfoundland. No. 14.—For best album of photos or other views of scenery In Interior of Newfoundland. No. 15— For best set of Newfoundland views for stereoscope. No. 16.—For best set of Newfoundland views suitable for magic lantern slides. Notk.—As the Commissioners are desirous of encouraging amateur photography, additional premiums may be offered In this department; and a special prize will be given for the best exhibit of a practical : camera and apparatus adapted for the use of amateurs, and for the best exhibit of the process of photography. Sec. ll—Class 3.—TELEGRAPHISTS: No. I.—Most rapid and accurate transmission of a message by telegraph In actual use. No. 2.—Most rapid and accurate transcription of a given message from telegraph In actual use. ' No. .'{.—tJest condensed historical account of laying < or construction of Atlantic cables. No. 1 .—Best condensed statistical account of pres- ' ent telegraph system of Newfoundland. \ No. .>.—Best popular account of any kind relating ] to Incidents, &c., connected with the early J construction of land telegraph lines in Newfoundland. 1 No. <;.—Beet exhibit of any kind illustrating cable or land telegraphy. J No. 7.—Best exhibit of electrical instruments for telegraphing. f No. B.—Best exhibit Illustrating codes of telegraphy . in use and systems of transmission. . [N.B.—The Commissioners design arranging with the Anglo-American Telegraph Company for the establishment of a branch telegraph office In tbe Exhibition building, where the process of telegraphing ' will be illustrated and explained In a popular way. Tbe same office will contain telephones and phonograph.!Sec. Ill—Class I.—PRINTERS' AND PUB- 1 USHERS' EXHIBITS: All exhibits should be plainly marked with exhlbi- } tor's name. The exhibits and awards under this eec- ~ tlon will be placed under the charge of the Typographical Union. No. I.—Best exhibit of correct type-setting against time, not less than ". f No. 2.—Best exhibit unique and striking setting of - advertisement display. No. 3.—Best specimen of newspaper work. No. 4.—Best specimen of job-printing work (plain). " No. ;">.—Best specimen of job-printing work (fancy). No. ti.—Best specimen of job-printing work (any kind). j No. 7.—Best specimen " dodgers," from given copy. I No. B.—Best specimen ordinary " posters,'' from I given copy. No. o.—Best specimen novel design of posters or 1 placards. No. 10.—Best exhibit " bill-heads " printed In this T colony. No. 11.—Best exhibit collection Custom's forms In H this colony. No. 12.—Best specimen collection tickets, In inemoriam cards, or other card work. I No. 13.—For best exhibit " ball programme,'' form and work. No. 14.—For best exhibit play-hill programme, form and work. * No. 15.—For best exhibit concert or soiree programme, form and work. No. IG.—For best exhibit color printing. ( No. 17—For best exhibit book or pamphlet work of any kind. < No. IS—For best exhibit ruled and column-work of I any kind. No. I!*.—For best exhibit visiting card*. Class 2.—BOOKBINDERS' EXHIBITS: No. 1.- Any exhibit of finished book-binding. No. -J.—Any exhibit showing the process of book- f binding. ' The Typographical Union will please correct or add to this Section. N.B.—This list of proposed PREMIUMS and PRIZES will be continued from day to ' day until the whole is published. febl3,li Northern Mail Service J TWTAILS will be despatched from *»•* this Office overland for all places between St. John's and Western Cove, White Bay, on 2nd and 16th February. I 1 st, 15th and 29th March. > 12th and 26th April. i Closing at 8 o'clock, sharp, on morning of despatch. IpTCorrespondence not posted at that hour will remain in Office until Mail , a fortnixht later. Books, Parcels of Newspapers over 4-ounces or any other heavy Mail matter will not be forwarded. J. 0. FRASER, P.M.G. General Post Ofhce, 30th January, 1892. 6fp,sm ON SALE BY J. & W. PITTS, 2000 bushels Heavy Black Oats 180 bushels Potatoes, 300 bushels Turnips. M BmHrett frorr T».K T jao3Q:fp