Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1892-02-25

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL. 14. PRICE : ONE CENT. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1892. $3.00 PER ANNUM. No. 47. NOTES OF THE DAY. Pressure upon our space compels us to bold over for a few days several interesting letters on important local subjects. We hope, however, to be in a position to give tbem due attention early next week. The record for tbe fastest run across tbe Atlantic bas again been broken. We learn from to-day's public message that the steamer Majestic bas accomplished the voyage from Qaeenstown to New York in five days, tweety hours and twenty-two minutes. This is regarded as tbe quickest time yet for tbe distance sailed. » It is very evident that Mr. Donald Morison wants to stir up denomination discord in re tbe Greenspond incident. Proof of this is not wanting in bis letter of last evening. However, tbe gentleman to whom be refers is too well known and respected all over tbe colony to be injured by tbe insinuations of the Opposition member (or Bonavista district. <>  A cuarmino report of tbe brilliant ball, given by tbe City Club at St. Patrick's Hall last evening, will appear in these columns to-morrow. Iv justice to our energetic reporter of amusements, wbo bas taken the trouble to particularize everything, we have decided to publish bis account in full. We venture lo say that many of those who were present will read witb no little interest bis graphic description of the event. ♦  One of our occasional correspondents at Harbor Grace writes us as follows, under date of yesterday :—4* It might be of interest to you to know tbat our harbor is tightly packed with ice, and tbat Messrs. John Munn <fc Co.'s steamers had great difficulty in getting clear of the port. They are now waiting outside in some of the near harbors. The owners don't want to bave a repetition of the spring of '82, when the steamers did not get away till late in April, on account of the heavy jam in the harbor." The Speech from the Throne, by Hia Excellency the Governor, at the opening of the Legislature this afternoon, is regarded as tbe ablest, most comprehensive and statesmanlike ever delivered in Newfoundland on ouch an occasion. We congratulate Sir Terence O'Brien and his talented advieers on the production of a document so worthy of a place among the public records of Hit! colony. We ehall carefully review this excellent speech in subsequent issues of the Telegram. LOCAL EVENTS. Fish from Halifax.—Tbe only shipping arrival to be noted to-day is tbe sckooner Myosates from Halifax witb a cargo of fish, chiefly, to Messrs. P. & L. Tessier. Large Audiences Continue to Attend.— " East Lynne " rlrew anotber large audience to tbe Star of the Sea Hall last evening. To-night tbe favorite Iri-h drama of " Kathleen Mavourneen " will be on aud will no doubt be even more successful as an attraction than any preceding it; it has a constituency of sympathetic thousands to draw its audiences from. A Stormy Arrest.—The lieges of Water Street were surprised this evening by a stormy police arrest. A couple of tbe force took in charge, near Prescott Street, a strong young man who recently beat a drum in the Salvation Army. He willed to be free, and struck out to be so. Tbe policemen, we are told, called for help in tbe usual form, but no citizens would respond. Subeujuently tbey were reinforced by two others of tbe force, and tbe four band-cuffed tbe man and placed bim on a car, face down, and yet found themselves hardly equal to the task. After a struggle tbey succeeded in placing bim in jail. MEW A»VERTIB-S9IEIIT». Auction—prime fresh beef Clift, Wood & Co Auction—shop goods, etc J. H. Cur ran & Co Newfoundland railway notice T. Noble Premiums and prizes Nfld. Industrial Exhibiton Kathleen Mavourneen to-night ...at Star of Sea Hall House to let John Qreen A FAIR, BEAUTIFUL SKlM.—Sulnholine Soap gives the natural tint & peach-like bloom of a perfect Complexion; makes the Skin smooth, supple, healthy, comfoi table. flp_"Sulpholine Soap, 6d. Tablets. Everywhere, (i. KNOWLING'S, Baint John's. julylB,ly,stt,fp Auction Sales. » PRIME FRESH REEF. BY Clift, Wood & Co.—To-Morrow, Friday, at 11 o'clock—so quarters prime fresh beef—ex Conscript from Halifax. feb2s FIXAL CLEARING SALE. TO-Morrow, Friday, at n o'clock, at Milliean's book store, Water Street—all the remaining balance of goods—without any reserve. As this is the last sale, don't lose the opportunity of securing some of the great bargains. feb2s J. B. CURRAN & Co.. Auctioneers. WOODS'S HARDWARE. Magic Pocket Lamps, Caps, Oil and Springs for above always on hand. Coal Vases, Covered Jugs, Brass Hot-water Kettles, Copper Hot-water Kettles, Block-tin Coffee Pots, Block-tin Coffee Pots,copper bottoms Small Market Baskets, with covers, Ice Creepers, Skates, at reduced prices, etc., etc. feb!6,3fp,wftb FOR SALE BY James & Wm. Pitts, Choice Fresh CANADIAN BEEF, Lamb and Mutton, Ex Conscript from Halifax. teials,fp Athensun Lectures. THE Annual Course of Lectures and ™ Eutertaiunients will take place in the Athenjeum Hall, as follows:— Monday, Feb. 29th—Bevd. Bro. Slaiterv, subject— " Humour ;—Reflections by an Irish Fireside.'' Monday, Mar. 7ib—Rev. B. MeNal>, subject—"  Monday, Mar. 14th—Readings and Music. Monday. Mar. 21M—Rev. U. W. Siddall, subject— " Demos Stirring " Monday, Mar. 2Mb—Readings aii'l Music. April 4th — Fastb_ 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 tbe Library. General admission—10c. J. J. FLANNERY, j an 12,1 p Secretary. 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. febio,fP JAB. MURRAY. FOR SALE BY JAS.* W.PITTS, 20 barrels Carrots, io barrels *** Spy Apples, 20 barrels silver-pl Onions, 20 tubs choice table Butter. Fresh Fish & Venison Xx Curlew from the Westward, 41 car. Fresh Venison 2 cases do Codfish For ••ale at our Grocery stores. febio JAMES MURRAY. ojst s__.__e B"_r DRYER * GREENE, Choice Baltimore Bacon, 1 F\(\ "DUHDLES hay, 1 handsome brass bin- I >I\/ Jj nicle, f hip's compass and stand, complete, spirit compasses, tell-tale compasses, ships' side lights, ships' masthead lights, blips' anchor lights, ships' iron gins, etc., etc. fcbl9 CHICAGOJEEFr Oe Sale by Clift, Wood 4 Co.. Fifty quarters extra prime F*A.T BEEF, feell Lr S.S " Por<m " Special to the Ladies Wr are offering a lot of 10-k. aud 14-k. guard rings, handsomely engraved, at reduced prices, Jewellery of all kinds, cheap; Hinds'patent curling pins, 15c. a box, curling tongs at 1c and 10c, black bat spears, with huge heads, superior dressing combs and hair brashes, a nice assortment toilet soaps, perfumes in great variety, ■ sample lot excellent perfumes at 10c. hettle. -ilvei -thimbles—genuine, 40c, 50c., 60c. The '»■ udoir note paper, with envelopes to match, for Indies use only, 80c box, fans in satin, gauze, and feather; more than 1" dozen to select from—cheap. Delineator for March. dicks & Co., Book-BiiHlers & Slaters. NJ-W ADVKRTI»EMKMTI». NEW ADt£RTINi:nKMTM. yPTON'SITEAS TXTE claim for this Tea the largest sale in the world. The latest record vv from the Old Country being One Million Packages a week. We sell Lipton's Teas in packages, ranging from a quarter-lb. to 10-lbs., at prices which ought to suit everybody: India and China blend—pure and fragrant 32c. per lb. Ceylon, Indian and China blend—specially selected. 48c. per lb. Ceylon and Indian blend—extra choicest 60c. per lb. Sole Agent for Newfoundland. ol Three lamps, _§7 and 2§9 Water Street. BROWN & MIL LEY First arrival of New Goods, by S.S. Portia—American Notions, picked up at half regular price in New York. Picture Frames, Rolling Pins, Sponges from 2c. each, Dust Pans, Fire Shovels, Trp*-3, Feather Dusters, Baskets, Walking Sticks, Egg Beaters, Drawing Slates, Feather Dusters from 10c, Rubber Aprons and Feeders, Gent's Scarfs at 12c. Come early and make your selection. THIS ! READ! DON T. Bread! Keed! Bread! 450 bags Bread, at - - - $3.00 per bag Half-bags Bread, at - $1.50 per bag 150 sacks Bran, at - - - 65c. per sack 100 sacks Cattle Feed, at- $1.90 per sadr 150 sacks Round Corn, at- $2.00 per sack 50 sacks Crushed Corn, at $2.00 per sack 50 tubs Choice Butter, at- i92c. per lb. ST. J OHN & FENNE]X,IgSS^ A STAR of «IH This (Thursday) Night, Kathleen Mavourneen. r Admission :—2O cts., 40 cts. and 50 cts. ON SALE BY T. J. EDENS 151 and 153 Water Street, 50 Casks Kerosene Oil, at 18c. per Gallon. ioo CASKS OIL TO ARRIVE' BY BOSTON VESSEL. I GOT THE GRIP H)K>-O-OH>-O-O-O-O-C>-()-O-(>O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-(>O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-D-O-O-O-O-O-0-O-O-O-O-O-OO-O--O-O-O-O-O-<:a-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. flt_yAt 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. F. 131 WATEB-ST HHMfM 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. ffJSW ADI_KTI»FJIIi!IT». [FIRST NOTICE.] List of Pretriluins and Prizes to be awarded at the 1. Industrial Exhibition AUTUMN, 1892. WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT (Continued): Class 2.—From Native Wool: No. 28.—For best specimen, not lees than live yards, of woven homespun cloth or linsev woolsey (plain). No. 20.—For best specimen, not less than live yards, of woven homespun cloth or linsey woolsey (colored, striped, or patterned). No. 30.—For best exhibit made-up homespun suits of men's clothing, jacket or coat, vest and trowsers. No. 31.—For best exhibit woven, or spun, or knitted men's underclothing. No. 32.—For best exhibit men's woven, spun, or knitted wool undershirts. No. 33.—For best exhibit men's woven, spun, or knitted wool drawers. No. 34.—For best exhibit half dozen men's knitted wool sox, or stockings, from yarn spun from native wool. No. 3.').—For best exhibit half dozen men's knitted wool cuffs, or gloves, from yarn spun from native wool. No. 30.—For best exhibit yarn from native wool. No. 37.—For best exhibit showing process of spinning yarn from native wool, with spinning wheel. No. 38 .—For best exhibit showing process of weaviDg with yarn from native wool, with weaver's frame. No. 39.—For best exhibit of any new un-named article manufactured entirely from native wool. No. 40.—For best collection of any articles manufactured from native wool not otherwise classified. No. 41.—For best collection fine dyed wools, from native fleeces. No. 42.—For best collection any sort dyed wools or worsteds not otherwise mentioned. No. 43.—For best specimen knitted woolen shawl. Class 4: No. 44. -For best specimen home-made felt, wool, or carpet slippers. No. 45.—For best specimen home-made sola pillow. No. 46.—For best specimen home-made table mats. No. 47.—For best specimen half dozen embroidered handkerchiefs. No. 48.—For best specimen one dozen table d'oyles. Ho. 49.—For best specimen home-madggfl-len warnl No. 50.—For best specimen mats of any kind. No. 51.—For best specimen rag carpet. No. 52.—For best specimen home-made counterpane, wove, knitted, or crotcheted. No. s:;.—For best specimen home-made counterpane or quilt of any plain material. No. 54.—For best specimen home-made counterpane or quilt of cotton patchwork. No. 55.—For best specimen home-made counterpane or quilt of cloth or woolen patchwork. No. 50 —For best specimen home-made counterpane or quilt of silk patchwork. No. s".—For best specimen home-made counterpane or quilt of patchwork, mixed materials, or any kind not named. No. 58.—For best specimen knitted plain wool sox or stockings (men's). No. 59.—For best collection knitted plain wool sox or stockings (men's). No. 00.—For best specimen knitted plain wool stockings (women's or children's). No. 01.—For best collection knitted plain wool stockings (women's or children's). No. 02.—For best specimen rag or hook mats. No. 03.—For best exhibit tea-cosey. N.B.—Articles from No. 44 to No. i">3 need not be made of native materials. Class s.—Children's Department: jgtT For children over 12 and under 15 years of age: No. 04.—For best exhibit cotton underclothing, hand-made—2 garments. No. 65.—For best exhibit trimmed cotton pinafore. No. 06.—For best exhibit hemmed handkerchiefs, half dozen. No. 07.—For best exhibit darned sox or stockings, 2 pairs. No. 68.—For best exhibit crotchet work in wool or cotton. No. 09.—For best exhibit wax work, any kind. No. 70.—For best exhibit painting, figures, flowers, or scenery. No. 71.—For best exhibit drawing, pencil or crayon. No. 72.—For best exhibit 1 pair knitted sox, stockings, or mitts. No. 73.—For best exhibit fancy pin-cushion. No. 74.—For best exhibit dressed doll. No. 75.—For best exhibit doll's basinette, furnished. No. 76.—For best exhibit Berlin wool-work, any kind. No. 77.—For best exhibit trimmed basket. No. 78.—For best exhibit scrap-album, any kind. No. 79.—For best exhibit wood-work, by boys, plain or fancy. No. 80.—For best collection six home-made fancy articles or novelties of any kind. Jt2_"For children under 12 years of age: No. 81.—For best exhibit trimmed cotton pinafore. No. 82.—For best exhibit hemmed handerchlefs, half dozen. No. 83.—For best exhibit darned sox or stockings, 2 pairs. No. »4.—For best exhibit crotchet work in wool or cotton. No. 85.—For best exhibit painting of any kind. No. 86.—For best exhibit drawing, pencil or crayon. No. 87.—For best exhibit dressed doll. No. 88.—For best exhibit doll's basinette. No. 80.—For best exhibit bead work of any kind. No. 90.—For best exhibit fancy pin-cushion. No. 91.—For hest exhibit crotchet lace. No. 92.—For best exhibit knitted lace. No. 93.—For best exhibit braiding. No. 94.—For best exhibit wood-work of any kind, for boys. No. 95.—For best exhibit rigged ship, or craft,or boat of any kind, for boys. No. 90.—For best exhibit model fisherman's dwelling, flake, stage, &c No. 97.—For best exhibit model of any kind not named. No. 9s.—For best exhibit home-made sled or catamaran.No. 90.—For best exhibit any other article in wood, made by boy under 12. 100.—For best exhibit code of signals, framed. USTSee also Scholastic. N.B.—Those children competing for prizes must say, when entering tbeir exhibits, whether under or over 12 years of age, and be prepared to substantiate that statement if required. Thoae competing for prizes under No.'s 64 and 80, Inclusive, cannot also compete for prizes under No.'s 81 to 100. N.B.—This list of proposed PREMIUMS and PRIZES will be continued from day to day until the whole is published. TURKEYS&CEESE. On Sale by Jas. & Wm. Pitts. 15 TURKEYS, ::: ig GEESE, »'*r>l'» ru*t recti veld. «▼ s.**' P«rtW •WW AL»VKRTI«i:*IF*T*. Newfland Railway 3XTOT?IO_E_. QOMMENCING to-morrow, Friday, v' through freight will be received at all stations on this road, and will be forwarded as soon as Seal Cove Bridge is passable, this I expect will be the following day, Saturday. T. NOBLE, feb2s,2fp Manager for Receiver. New Safety Explosive .:. ROBURITE! .:. This is a newly-invented explosive, lately introduced and largely used in England, Germany, Spain, Turkey, Australia and New South Wales. ROBURITE is especially valuable on acconnt of the perfect safety with which it maybe bandied, transported, and stored. Neither friction, percussion, nor heat will cause it to explode, and it is only when primed by a specially strong detonator that it can be exploded. It has the following special properties and advantages over all other explosives:— Roburite cannot be made to explode by conclusion, by pressure, friction, nor by tire., lightning, or electricity. Roburite can be made to explode only by tbe insertion of a strong detonating cap into tbe cartridge, and is therefore perfectly safe and free from danger under all conditions of transit, storage, and handling. Roburite contains no nitro-glycerine, and is therefore not subject to the excessive danger from change of temperature and thawing. Roburite does not freeze. Roburite may be hammered between two Steele plates, and a red hot Iron may be inserted into it, free of danger. Roburite has the further advantage of giving oil no noxious fumes, and not pulverizing the material blasted, and miners may re-enter the galleries Immediately after a shot is tired. Roburite is practically nameless, and can be safely used in fiery mines, neither tine dust nor gases being exploded by it. Roburite is of less specific gravity than dynamite, in tbe ratio of 2 to 3, but weight for weight it it* found to be 25 per cent, more powerful and 100 times more safe. Roburite compares with gunpowder as 4 to 1, weight for weight, i.e., 4 oz. of Koburite will do the work of 1-lb. of blasting gunpowder. 30 Cases received per steamer Havana, and 5 M. Extra Strong Detonators. Jl2f*Orders solicited from Contractors, Managers of Mines, and the Trade generally. R.A. BREHM, Agent for Nfld, or, HEARN & Co., Water Street. febl6,:sm,tt,fp Agency Notice! P. C. O'DRISCOLL, Sole Agent Tor the following lirni flan* 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. Austinhoit & Scbmilt, Cigur>. 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 & Son, Montreal, Laundry and T<ailet Soaps. J. M. Fortler,Montreal,Creme-do-la-Crcmc Cigars Canada Pat. Brush Co., Windsor, Ont., Brushes. Office and Show Rooms: feb4 Corner Queen and Water Street. Government Notice! TENDERS will be received at this * Office until noon on SATURDAY, tbe 2nd day of April next: Ist—For tbe building of the Hulls of Three Wooden Vessels of 100 tons gross measurement, suitable to be equipped as Steamers to ply upon the Northern Bays; 2nd—For the fitting with Boilers and Engines, at St. John's, the said Vessels. These to be of the best description, and capable of giving a speed of least ten knots. RENDERS will also be received for * Three suitable Steamers—Wood or Cemjaosite, fitted to contend with ice, for service upon the Northern Bays. The Boats must be about 100 tons gross measurement, and to have accommodation for 20 Saloon and 30 Steerage Passengers. Steamers to be classed for ten years. The contract to be for a term of ten years, to be computed from date of commencement of the service. Tenders to specify tbe rate per annum at wbich the service will be performed. Further particulars may be had on application ai this office. R. BOND, Col. Sec. Colonial Secretary's Office, feb!7,lm,fp February lfath, 1892. SHouse to let, situated on LeMarchant Road, with Stable, Coach- House and Garden in the.rear, at present in the occupancy of Daniel MonnVj, Era.; possession given first of May; apply to JOHN GKEEN, office C. F. Bennett & Co. fefaflS,fp BTo Let, that pleasantly-situated House on Hamilton Street, No. 130; possession given May Ist; lor particulars, apply to JAMES ANGEL. feb4,fp Wanted, kitchen-maid Apply at this office. febl9.tr Wanted, general servant; must be well recommended; apply to Mrs. Steele, 31 Plyr>wte, nr,ft,i, Hoyles»<vvn, between 7 Rtrl9,r'p. O.Mtt.fje