Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1892-05-28

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. PRICE : ONE CEN^. VOL. 14. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1892. $3.00 PER ANNUM. No. 125 Latest by Telegraph. Halifax, N.S.n, May 28. The Canadian Government proclaimed yesterday the new arrangement with Newfoandland.Tbe Kast African Portuguese colonies have revolted. A cyclone struck Wellington, Kansas, killing and wounding five hundred persons. The rivers (Mississippi Valley) continue to rise. >—•••—<  (.Special to the "Evening Telegram.") Cape Rack, This Evening. Tbe steamer Sneaton passed east at 10.30 a.m., and tbe S.B. Curlew went inward at 1 p.m. Wind N.K., fresh, and weather fine and clear. Barometer 30 20; thermometer 40. LOCAL EVENTS. Subscription List—Oar third page to-day contains a lengthy list of subscriptions in aid of the Trinity Bay sufferers. » A Sober Lawyer.—A court official, on leaving tbe city this morning, was gladly greeted by an always-sober and ever-genial lawyer; and a* a return for tbe kindness,he (the otlicial) treated him to fresh milk out of a huge bottle. A witness for the prosecation, who happened to be present,said :— " Is ii come to this, that a lawyer is content with milk?" • On a Trip to Holyrood.—Messrs. James Harrjf, (if tbe Board of Works Departtuent, and W. Laurie, of tbe Surveyor General* department, are to-day enjoying a trip lo Holyrood and return. Tbe latter whispered to a reporter: "Jim is going to distribute seed potatoes, and I'm going to •easure the «in 11 =>.'r ♦  The " Elsa " Sails From Baird's— Tite Koglisfa i-cbooner EUa, a handsouielyujodiUcd vessel, only about a year built, has been chartered by Mr. James Baird, and leaves this evening with a part cargo of salt, and tbe remaining general supplies for bis place at Burnt Island, Ro9e Blanche ; and tbence she sails with a load of lib, probably for the Mediterranean. ♦ They Have a Grievance.—some We-i Kid people are loudly condemning tbe a 'tion of a mercantil 1 firm in spreading net 9 over tbe entire length and breadth of the Promenade ground these last few days, and also, in having a watchman tbere to hinder folks walking on them. It has be» ii customary for fishermen to spread tbeir nets there to dry, aud they did not object, liut they believe it entirely wrong for a neb firm to monopolise it for several days; and they say it has been done by tbe M high handed " action of *• n presumptuous individual " connected with the Municipal Council. »• Presumptuous individual,' what have you to cay ahoul Uie net* ?" Are you caught f ftKW iUVKHTINEMUIITM. Auction -livery Btahttg J. B. Curran & Co Cheap glassware, etc Rrown & Milley Chimney tops, drain pipes, etc Wm. Campbell Cabbage plants and ice T. Phelan Fruit, cabbage, matches, etc George J. Keough Bridgeport screened coal Clift, Wood & Co •tack frost flour for household use S. IT. P. excursion see advertisement Summer goods and toys* at Garland's Barfs Bote potatoes Clift, Wood & Co New hook-, etc at Dicks & Co 's Basinets notice Michael Walsh B. I. 8. meeting notice E. J. Rawlins NiU. puppies for sale I. D. G. Houghton Oysters lor sale cjlil't, Wood & Co Haas's liquid glue William Campbell tarnished roorm to let Mrs. T. Hennebury Good grazing to let address A.X.C, this office Wanted—l c.uetaker Thomas Shortall f4_ ET YOI'R WATCH REPAIRED AT \J N. Ohman's, Water Street. You will get it thoroughly repaired; you will tret it promptly done; itid at reasonable cost. lehW.ws.fp auction Sales. BY ORDER OF ITIORTOAOEE. will sell by Public Auction, on Monday next, ;:oth inst., at 12 o'clock, on ihsi Piece of Land, off the South-side si Military Road, with the buildings thereon, known a« the St. John's Livery Stahles, now in the occupancy of Henry N. Blstch; term 999 years from Ist May, 1881 ; ground rent £24 per annum; for further I articular:, apply t> R. .1. Rent, Solicitor, or to . "Sftt ,). H. CUUKAN & Co., Auctioneers. A GOOD BUSINESS STAND nod ■ Iwng lease. |N order to close the Estate, we have been instructed to sell by Public Auction, on inursday next, 2nd day of .June, pro.\.,at 12 o'clock, noon, on tin premises—that convenient and superior |;'iMness premises, consisting of Dwelling House. "nop, <V.!hi , . t.-., now in the occupancy "i David king, situate on Duckworth Street, near u»Urdnance Yard, in ■ splendid locality for doic » ihiivin- business. This maybe YOUR onrortu 1' •' "' -'":i «• -oon required ; term 999 yr*. "; "■ ■ : ■• -i- ;m; loi furthw particulars !\ ' i lUuiflu Sjiloil i i. ■»•** r- B.CUKKAN ft Co., Auctioneer?, ffKW AimiRTIHHJIMTM. BOOKS JUST RECEIVED At Dicks & Co'B. Fun and Finance by Rev. Newton Wray, 35 eeuts. Saved to the Uttermost by Key. W. McDonald, 25c. After Death, What ? by do, f 0 cents. Sin in Believers, by Rev. John Wesley, 3 cents. Sermon on Dress, by do, 3 cents. The Devil's Mission of Amusement, a Protest, by A. G. Brown, 5 cents. Birth and Training of Young Converts, by Rev. J. N. Short, 3 cents. Be Yβ Therefore Perfect, 3 cents. tsf We bind books, papers, magazines, music, fee, in various styles, to suit our customers. Prices very moderate. PICKS & Co., Water Street, BANGOR! £fe£fcv THE "Nelly," 183 Tons Register, Wake ham, ißeaSe master, is now at Bangor, Maine, and will accept a Freight of Brick or Lumber for port or ports in Newfoundland. may26,3fp S. MARCH & SONS. mm uimu 193 Water Street. JUST received, ex Carthaginian, our PISHING TACKLE & CRICKETING GOODS, best quality and very cheap. Our general stock consists of a full assortment of English and American HARDWARE and HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS, Field's, Howson Bros. & Howson's, & Slash CUTLERY* best ELECTRO-PLATED Goods, Spoons and Forks, etc., guaranteed with makers name stamped on each piece, Stand and Piano Lamps, (new Hanging Lamps, daily expected), BEDSTEADS—15 styles, all sizes, from $30.00 to the cheapest manufacture, PAlNTS,Oils,Varnishes, Brushes, Sash, Window-Glass— all sizes, Roofing Felt, NATURAL ASPHALT ROOFING—2 and 3 ply, Tarred-paper, Dry-paper, Carpet-paper, best quality Carpet-sweeepers, Toilet-sets, Pails, Cans, Feathers, Churns, Wringers, Holloware, Tinware, Table-glass ware, Woodenware, REFRIGERATORS, Ice-cream Freezers, Hammocks,, Baskets, Carriage Harness, Whips, Riding Saddles, Hay Rakes, etc., Rubber Hose, Rubber Door Mats, Lawn Mowers, Timothy Hay Seed, PLOUGHS, Carbolic Soap by the cwt. or lb., Shoemakers Requisites—Lasts, Roans, etc , etc , CHIP WINDOW BLINDS, neat & cheap, no fittings required. We are agent for "Ideal" Washing Machine; local testimonials if required; and Dale's Dubbin, etc. [J3?Breech-loading Guns and Gun Implements, Cartridges, etc. The above are some of our leading lines, but they give no adequate idea of the stock we carry. WOODS'S HARDWARE. N.B.—On account of the great competition in our line of business, we are determined not to permit any one to beat us, consequently our prices are sure to give satisfaction. noay2s,fp W—'s H—e. New Summer Goods & Toys. Grate screens—plain and folding. 12 and 15c bandies of shavings for grates. Gold and silver tinsel for grates, 10c per packet. Fancy baskets, with covers, from 20c. Fancy open flower baskets, 4c. and upwards. Work, waste-paper, knife and other baskets. Silk linen work baskets, from OJc each. Table mats in sets of f>, from 25"sets per set. A choice collection of fancy ornaments. New china cruet stands at 25c. and 40c. each. China egg stands, 4 holes, only 60c., new pattern. Wicker dolls carriages, 20, 25, 30, 40, 60, and 75c. Wicker and wood dolls cradles and bedsteads. At GARLAND'S Book & Stationery Store. FOR SALE, At Mrs. BOWRING'S Stables, Forest Koad, The well-known Native-bred Horse "JACK:" AISO IHE FOLLOWING: • Landau, Waggonette, Dog-Cart, Phaeton- Canadian built, Double Sleigh, Pony Side- Sleigh, Chaff-Cutter. Lawn-Mower, Garden Roller, etc., etc. The above may be seen on application to the Coachman, any morning between !) and .'. o'clock. !f3,7fp *~Bermuda Onions. (\N SALfc: BY CLIFT, WOOD & Portia MtfJK MUW AOIKRTI»OKXT«. ■ JTBW AJOVI^ttTIftEMJJNTft BROWN & IVIILLEY » Have just opened another lot of cheap and useful Glassware (all samples), Water Jug Sets, Butter Coolers, Sugar Basins, Preserve Dishes—all remarkably cheap. Gent's Colored and Dress Shirts, Sox, Shoes, Ready-made Clothing. New Spring Mantles and Millinery. BROWNIt MILLEY, 97 WATER-ST~l^st7 COME AND SEE mg*»Our Stock of Ladies' Shoes, iWP Gentlemen's Shoes, Misses' Shoes, At BIvAIR^. Now showing, tbe best value in Ladies' Button and Lace Kid Shoes at 05c. per pair; Ladies' Button and Lace Patent Shoes at $1.20 per pair; all kinds of Ladies' English Walking Shoes at very low prices ; a Special Lot Misses' Lace Shoes, (all sizes). This is a special article, and very cheap. An immense variety of Misses' and Children's Boots and Shoes, all sizes and prices; splendid valne in Men's Fine Lace Shoes, from $1.80 per pair; Men's Fine Lace Boots from 51.60 per pair; Gentlemen's Kid Shoes, Cloth Tops, very easy fitting, best make. HENRY BLAIR, Sign ofTXarnps. EVERY NOW AND AGAIN QNE or other of our many friends, aye, and many with whom we are not , personally acquainted, find it difficult to procure good bread from tbe Hour they are using. Well, we suppose in the general progress of domestic events such difficulties will occur. Header, do you think we en- in saying why shouldn't they; such little occurrences aid us in supplying our wants with suitable goods, and enable us to proceed on our journey through this life in a brighter and happier temperament. Adopt the simple method known to all thrifty housekeepers : and the beautilnl Flour we self at 50c. per stone will produce good bread. F. PARNELL, :::: in WATER STREET. Campbell's Builders' Supply Store 200 Chimney Tops, assorted patterns, 2000-ft 4 and 6-inch Drain Pipes, with Traps, Bends, Junctions, etc., 500 rolls best Roofing Felts, with Coatings, etc., complete. jHARGE RETiM lilS, 12e We are retailing a fine Tea at 25 cents per pound, White Vinegar 40 cents pr gallon, Extracts for making Temperance Drinks of all kinds. WW. E. BEARNS'S • opp. Custom House SAVE YOU R CASH. Very Good Flour at $5.00 per brl Kobe Flour at $5.40 per brl Light Family Mess Pork at Be. per pound Beef Cuttings at sc. per pound No. 2 Bread at $1.50 half bag Cattle Feed, 100-lb. sacks at $145 sack Raisins and Currants at Be. per pound Choice Table Butter at 24c. per pound The Best 50c. Tea in Newfoundland ST. JOHN & FENNELW^Bggsa?' 28s. Ifs Not Fooling! 0-OH><>-O-0-0-0-0--0-00-O-O-0-u-0-G-O-O-0-O-O-OHJ-0-O-0-O-0-0-OK>-o^-OK>K>^ You can buy a barrel of Superior Extra Flour—Pride, for $5.60, at Bryan Mitchell's, price will be only for two weeks. THEY ARE COINC FAST What? The Ladies' Straw Hats at Payne & Co.'s. Over 40 different styles to select from. Boys' Straw Hats, Children's Sun Hats, white and colored Bonnets, cheap for cash, AT PAYNE & CO.'S? 26 NEW GOWER STREET. MW ib>i:htimi:jikmt». Ex 8.8 Bonavista, 5,600 Gboicß Canadian Cabbage Plants, AID Dl STORE : 120 Tons FRESHWATER ICE, Cheap. may2B,li T. PHELAN. Central GOAL Depot. Our price for Coal: Screened Bridgeport, $4.50,225. 6d. Sent home. may2B CLIFT, WOOD & Co. Equal to JACK HIST — AS A  Household Flour. ap3o,2m,stt,fp  Early Rose Potatoes. RECEIVED PER S.S. PORTIA— iV 20 sacks Early Rose Potatoes; will be 9old cheap. CLIFT, WOOD & Co. Board of Agriculture. . SEASON 1592. HTHE Board of Agriculture hereby •*■ notify the Public that the following pure-bred animals will stand for service during the ensuing season, at the Stable, No. 14 Hamilton Street: Roadster Stallion " PADDY," Stallion " HOME RULE," Pony Stallion " BLACK PRINCE." Pure-bred Ayrshire Bull, Pure-bred Holstein Bull, Pure-bred Jersey Bull, Pure-bred Kerry Bull, Ait-l at Mr. J. L. ROSS'S, Grove Farm, Pure-bred Ayrshire Bull. FEES FOB SERVICE: Paddy $6.00 Home Rule 6.00 Black Prince 2.00 Bulls (any breed) x.oo In all cases application for services of Horses m«*t be made and fee paid to the Secretary of tbe Board. Fees for service of Bulls must be paid to thi keep- ' er ot stable at time of service. J. B. SCLATER, may2l,fp Secretary Board of Agriculture. Celebration ofjj.'s Birthday. A RECEPTION will be held by Lady O'Brien, at Government House, from 9 p.m. to 12 mn., on SATURDAY, 18th in»Unt. may2">,4fp TOPSAIL. POR SALE—The freehold property ™ of the late Hon. Chaki.k* Bowkino, situate at Topsail and known a« ** KAY VIEW,** cODM-t- Dwelling House, stables, tee Hqusis. If not disposed of by private s»le by the Ist day of June, will be offered at Auction $n the premises that day at noon. For further particulars, apply to M)iu W. H. MARE, SON & Co., Brokers. 3XrOTPIOE,~ THE thoroughbred Horse Rigadoon * is intended to serve a limited number of approved mares during tbe coming season. Fee : Ml; which must in all cases be paid before service. Rigadoon is a bright bay, 1G hands, very compact and powerful, sound and quiet. As a three-year old he was the winner of a number of valuable stakes, including the Liverpool New Welter Plate, carrying 9 st. 13, and the Paisley Silver Bells Handicap—one mile and a distance. As a yearling, Rigadoon was sold for Two thousand eight hundred guineas. His pedigree is the highest possible; a copy of it, and Messrs. Wcatherby s certificate, is appended:— We, the undersigned, Publishers of the English Stud Book, hereby certify that the bay horse Rigadoon was foaled in 1886, got by Master Kildare, his Dam Highland Fling by Scottish Chief, out of Masquerade by Lamboume, out of Burlesque by Touchstone; and was sold In IS9O to Col. Fawcett to go to Newfoundland. J., E. & J. P. WEATHERBY. 6 Old Burlington St.. London, W., December 4th, IS9O. twenty-five mares, cr upwards, are served by Rigadoon, the following prizes will be offered for produce:— Best Colt or Filly Foal.-.ft 25.00. Second 15.00. Third 10.00. Farmers can pay the fee for service In Hay if they I prefer to do so. SgtTAny Mares sent from Outports will be kept the requisite time, carefully looked alter and charged only the exact cost of their keep. Fort Townshend. ap9,fp,»\v *■ OYSTERS. PER "COBAN" AND "PORTIA" —10 birrels Fre.-h Oysters, selected. CLIFT, WOOD & Co. " may2B A FAIR, BEAUTIFLL SKIN.-Sulpholine Soap gives the natural tint & peach-like bloom '4 a perfect Complexion; inukes the Skin smooth, v.:p. pie, heaiifov, comfoitable Soap. GJ. Tablets. Pv#!rvwhert) .'.. KNOWLING'S, baint John',. !>.»]yia,ly,fett,fp IfKW ADYKItTINFJHEMTft. FIRE IN THE WEST! Fruit1 New Cabbage! New Matches! Just received per S.S. Portia—s brls choice Apples, 6 crates Cabbage, 20 cases Rureka Matches; also on hand—Bo tubs But-* ter, 10 brls Hocks, 20 brls Beef, 20 brls Jowls, 20 brls Loins, and sundries, purchased at Messrs. Hearn & Co.'s block, (goods saved from late fire), which I will sell at prices to defy competition. GEORGE J. KEOUCH, " Eureka House," 1 block West of New Post OfhYo. may 28,11  S. XX FT AN EXCURSION BY TRAIN to ** Harbor Grace, under the auspices of St. John's Lodge, No. 5, S.U.F., will be held on THURSDAY,: 16th June, leaving St. John's at 6 a m. Tickets $1.70, to be had from the following members of committee, viz.:—W.D.Pippy, Jno. Bussev. W. H. Goudie, jr., J. Breen, Chas. Kowe, W. t. Penny, J. L. Noon an, jr., Geo. Williams, J. Bugden, F. Davcy, James Snow. BSlTickets good to return on any Train up to and including the following Monday. Bonnet Hop at Harbor Grace in Masonic Hail. G. H. DAVEY, Chairman. mayj 8,4,1 l,fp A. MOULTON. Sec. Com. FOR SALE, Tbe Freehold Property of the late CHARLES BOWRING, 3ituate on Forest Road, and known as No. 1 Devon Placf, consisting of an excellent Family Residence, Conservatory, Greenhouse, Stables, with Coachman's House attached, etc., etc. For particulars, apply to CHARLES W. BOWRING, maj2o,fp at above address. SCHOOL OF ART. SKETCHING Classes Are Now being formed for out-door sketching during the summer months. Persons willing to join should do so promptly. Particulars at the School. On Monday next, May 30th, at 7.30 p.m., the first of a series ot Class lectures on " Sketching from Nature " will be given at the School of Art, by Mr. J. W. Nichols, F.S.A., Principal. The lectures will be continued every succeeding Monday, at tbe fame place and hour, until the series (4 or 51 is concluded. Admission i 0 cents. maylB,3fp,wBB tThe clipper sch. " Mayor Jones," 94 Tons Register, Built at Essex, Mass., U.S.A.; American oak ; is a fast sailer, and has good inventory ; vessel can be inspected and price aecertained on application to mayl2,ts,lm S. MARCH Of SONS* Notice—I hereby notify parties leaving orders at my shop for picture or mirror framing, that I will not be responsible for their safe keeping or delivery after the period of three months from the date of giving such orders. MICHAEL WALSH, 184 Duckworth-st. may2B,lm 8.1.S.—The adjourned quarterly meeting of the Benevolent Irish Society will be held in St. Patrick's Hall, on to-morrow, (SUNDAY I immediately after last mass. By order. E. J. RAWLINS, Sec. Schools. may2B,li Munn's Liquid Glue is the best for carpenters, cabinet makers, and anybody that has anything te mend; sold in bottle*, hair pints, pints, quarts, gallons and casks, by WM CAMPBELL. may 28,21 V Phoenix Fire Insur'nce Co. of Hartford, Conn., Johnson & West, Agents. A share of your Fire Inst ranee Is requested for this well-known, old and wea thy oft'.ce. tey.fp For sale,—3 pedigree Newfoundland puppies. J. I>. G. HOUGHTON. Good grazing to let, on mocerate terms, rear the TIMUJJI Road; short dil tance from town , address A.X.C, TBLBOftAM ofiue. Furnished Rooms to let at ROSEMOUNT CATTAGE. Freshwater Roa.l apply to MRS. T. HENNEBURY. maylMi sale or to Let, BESSthat new and commodious Dwelling Home, situate on Pleasant Street, No. 170. with Stabling in :he rear; apply to J. SKINNER, at his Marbh- Works. Duckworth Street. mavlH.fp HKjLTo let, for the sum■JESSmer menths or permanently, " ASHLEAI" and grounds, on the Upper Long Pond road and near the lake. Apply to JAMES MURRAY. jgjjLFor sale or to let, a EEBslarge Dwelli.ig House; also, a Coal Shed, on New Gower Btreet, foot of Play-house Hill; apply at WOODS'S HARDWARE. ma>2l,s,Vp For sale, a dark Bay mare, 3 years old, large size, gentle in saddle or harness; apply at this office. ap27,ws Wanted, five hundred men, women and children to stop at no. 0 Beck's Cove, where they will get the following articles cheap for cash :—3 lbs currants for 20c., 6 lbs bird seed for 20c, 6 lbs sago 20c, French clay pipes 2">;. per doz , Canadian hams 12c per lh., 15c cut, wood butter scoops 10c per 100. M. A. BABTOW. a good, gen'l servant; apply at this office. may27,3fp Wanted, a mechanic I in wood working; a party with experience and small capital will find a good business opening; address by letter " Advertiser may27,ist,fp Wanted, a House for the Mimmer, or a term of years, about fifteen mm utes' walk from the Market-hou^e; address " Applicant" this office. mav27.fst.fp Wanted, a caretaker for the Wesl En.l Club Room:-. • married man with out family preferred; apply iv writing, frutlcu ex: Mritace previous occupation, etc., to THOMA> SiOBTALT., Sec fok ofßoe hw «0< W -