Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1896-01-11

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. Vol. 18. Price : One Cent St. John's, Newfoundland, Saturday, January 11, 1896. $3.00 Per Annum. No. o. Latest by Telegraph. NINE SURVIVORS. THE CAPTAIN AND EIGHT OF THE S.S. " EALING'S" CREW PERISH. ♦ A Terrible* Experience in an Open Boat. The following private messages have lreen received to-day by the Hon. A. M. Mackay, from the cable office at Canso. He has kindly placed them in our bands for publication:— "Nine survivors of the steamer Ealing arrived here yesterday afternoon, having been in an open boat since Monday. The captain and eight others perished. Please wire Wesleyville that Noah Gudger is safe, and will be about in a few days. His good condition is due to exercise of arms peculiar to fishermen. The others are comfortably housed and cared for. The ship struck a ledge about 40 miles west of Canso. The steamer Xewjield is searching for them. Later: Following are the names of the survivors :—Thomas Thomas (second officer). Fred Lindgren (boatswain). Edgar Wilkiusou, Noah Gudger, Johu Peterson. Henry Noble, James Baker. F. E. Sbensson and William Haggar." — i i i mtmt IVine Survivors of the " Ealing " Landed.—Mine Die from Exposure. Earthquakes in Teheran. Halifax, N.S., Jan. 11, 1896. Nine survivors of the wrecked steamer Ealing have landed at Canso. They were four days without food. Nine of this boat's crew died from exposure. The survivors suffered terribly. The other boat is still missing. James Baker and Noah Gudger (Newfoundlanders) escaped. Earthquakes are being experienced in Teheran. Eleven hundred persons have been killed. — ■ ■ i «i (Special to the Evening Telegram.) Cape Race, This Evening. The S. S. Cohan passed west at 3 p.m. yesterday, and an unknown steamer east at 7. Nothing has been sighted to-day: wind south, strong, heavy rain and foggy at intervals. Bar. 20.80; ther. 40. m> i » i —  The Municipal Election ain't in it with the popular politician contest now on at Wood's Candy Store. One ballot with every 10 cts. worth of candy at retail, and you may vote as often as you please. .—,»-  The Rink.—The Parade Rink was extensively patronized last night aud looked extremely gay. Many old rinkers with their fair ones were there and enjoyed thoroughly this fascinating exercise to the enlivening strains of Professor Power's band. *t_W iimKIIMTUVI* Auction—barqt. " Maggie* R L. Mare Skin Boots, etc G. Knowling Bishor Feild College W W Blackall Merchants' Bank «f Halifax.. see advmt To the ratepayers of Ward 5... J. J ('allanan Public Notice Thomas Brien To the Electors ot Ward No s..James Angel Hot drinks at Wood's Candy Store Cheap Prices Fames Gal way Grand Conceit Presbyterian Hall Political contest now on .Wood's Candy Store Business notice Messrs. C. Welsh & Co L«esons in pianoforte music...Miss Targett Coal and Cigars M. Morey & Co Vete often ....at Wood's Candy Store Falcon File Dicks & Co New cheap drapery goods Henry Blair Tract of Land for Sale ....see advertisement Hot chocolate at Wood's Candy Store (barges. Onions, etc G. Knowling Oranges ...T. J. Edens Kerosene oil Paterson, Downing &. Co Cocoauut caramels.. .at Wood's Candy Store l'rize Voting Contest at Wood's Post Office Notice J. O. Fraser, P.M « Oranges—2oc per doz...Wood's Candy Store The Great Healthgiver see 3rd page A Great Work for Ten Cents.. ..see 2nd page Post Office Notice J O. Fraser, P.M.G Oysters on halt shell, .at Wood's Candy Store There is Good Sleighing see adv't Open until 8 this evening.... Archibald & Co Roasted peanuts .at Wood's Candy Store Annual meeting notice P. J. Summers Opei. To-Night Parade Rink Allan Line notice Shea& Co Reproduction Variety Entertainment ..see advt "AUCTION SALES. BARQUENTINE MAGGIE. (By order of the Trustees). At Public Auction on Saturday, the 18th Inst., at one o'clock, in the Sale Room, The Fine A 1 sLBARQUENTINE "MAGGIE," 201 Tons Register; specially built for the late owner at Troon, Scotland, by the Troon Sh'p Comrany in 1883, and classed eleven >ear» Al at Lloyds; was remetalled over ielt in October, 1894, had extensive repairs at this port iast year, and was continued Al at Lloyds for seven years from June, 1894 She i* well found in every respect, having an excellent outfit; sails fast, is a favorite vessel in the Brazil trade, and only needs provisions to send her to sea R. L. MARE, j-n8 Broker PAJTAC&e .FLiixls. To-Night, With a glorious sheet of Ice. Professor Power's Band In attendance. *"• W. KNIGHT, Proprietor. HEW ADVEHTISEItIENTH. j NEW ADVERTISEMENTS mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mmm i SKIN BOOTS, only $1.70 per pair. I '3F- H Ladies' and Gents' Rubber Boots. W m Rubber Shoes of all kinds. || H Manitobas and Arctic Gaiters. 5 5 . Women's and Misses ifS£,taS g |X present season, and is pR M Comfort Stockings: : ;l!esthat its name im; m M Men's Laced and 3-4 Boots, m * t_F"We arc offering the Strongest, Cheapest S jR and Best in the Market. " W 4 Men's Ulsters, Reefers and Overcoats. * I BLANKETS! BLANKETS! I * f§ We are desirous of reducing our stock and will .*.■ 8 sell at VERY LOW PRICES. W I G. KNOWLING. % Bj janii,6fp,eod -ij& Immense Success AND CROWDED HOUSE! Reproduction of the Variety Entertainment in St. Patrick's Hall by the Boy** of Hie Christian Brothers9 Schools. WEDNESDAY EV'C NEXT, AT 8 O'CLOCK, Sharp. Beautiful Choruses, Solos and Recitations! Hagnificeiit Drill Exhibitions! Gymnastics and Indian Club Exercises! Charming and Original Theatrical Display! Admission :—Reserved Seats. 30c; Parquette and Gallery, 30c. Can be had at llutton's. janll,3fp,s,tu ________Hn-BB9_--b— _.—. - - «r- i «"__-___H_aßßH^_i^HnH_^i^__raßßaß__B___________i Cheap Prices, Best Quality and Craod Weight! ■-= '••••••'• ■■■=■_ ■■ ===--=3-_---o: Canned Salmon 15c. tin Potatoes $1.00 per brl Canned Beef. 20c. tin Flour SI.OO per brl Pure Butter 18c. lb Hocks 5 cents per lb Choice Ham... 20c. lb Herring: 10 cents dozen And a full Stock of Fri:it and Bicuits and Canned Goods at Vegetables. very low prices. JAMES J. GALWAY, 131 New Gower Street, RECEIVED BY S.S. COREAN. 20 Cases :: Valencia : : Oranges. T. J. EDENS, Water St. and Military-rd. in ii—■■■■ mi i-m-r '  J. J- ST. JOHM! gjNg CAN ALWAYS SAVE YOU EifllgMf BEEF CUTTINGS, sc. lb.; JOWLS, 6c. lb. PORK, Be. lb.; ROLLED OATS, 7-lbs for 23c. CRYSTAL SUGAR, Be. lb.; RAISINS, 7c. lb. CREAM OF TARTAR, 20c. lb. BLK PEPPER, 12c. lb.; GREEN PEAS, sc. lb. Oatmeal, 7-lbs for 20c.; Condensed Milk, 7c. tin. J. J. ST. JOHN, Duckworth Street. THE MERCHANTS BANK OF HALIFAX Begs to give notice that it has opened A SAVINGS BANK DEPARTTIENT, and is prepared to receive deposits ot Dollar and upwards, for which interest will be allowed at the rate of Three per cent per Annum, Fur the convenience of the public the Bank will be kept open every Saturday evening from 7.30 to 8.30. EXCHANGE BtW.Dl.ftt, WATER §T. nov„o,3m,fp __?«_ _E_£. AR-N'-A-.TTID, M£t_tX&«©X*. A GRAND CONCERT Will be held In the Presbyterian Hall, Queen's Road, On THURSDAY 16th January. The following ladies and gentlemen will take part:—Mrs. Harvey, Misses Jardlne, Irving,Vlguer-., LeSurur,Bradehawand Herder. Messrs. Hutton, Barron. Shea, LeSueur, llradshaw, liarker and Masters I^augton. A few Numbered Reset ved Seats, 40c. Reserved seats 30c. General a-iniismieslon 20c Doors open at 7.30 Commence at 8. Tickets to be had at J. F Chleholni'B Pio»ranmu'in Wednesday's papers i nll,2fp glaTaldjlgarl 1,500 tons Screened Sydney (Victoria and Reserve Mines COAL), jusi Unding ex. s.s. " Bonavista. ' Also, f 700 tons North Sydney best Screened GOAL. 300 tons Anthracite COAL, all sizes. Also, 6,000 Genuine Havana CIGARS, m boxes and half boxes. M. MOREY & CO., janll,s,fp,tf Ofl'ce: 8 Queen Street. ALLAN LINE, NOTICE. npHE R.n.S. <♦ Laurentian," sail. ■ ing from Halifax on the 25th inst., will call here for mails and passengers on the 27th, proceeding hence to Liverpool. Those intending to take passage are requested to make application at once. SHEA & CO., janll.li Agents. Just Landed: 50 Cases ORANGES. 25 Cases ONIONS. 25 brls Unlit Brown Bupi. 50 bags Unlit Brown Supr. SELLIN6 AT LOW PRICES. C. Knowling. jan9,4fp Messrs. G. WBlslTco~ 3 Tabernacle Street, London, EdPßeg to solicit regular Consignments of FRESH OYSTERS, FRUIT and other American produce. Prices realized. dec2B,i2fp Prize WE Contest AT  Wood's Candy Store. —♦— MOST POPULAR POLITICIAN THIS TIME. Ist Prize: Ebony-Ivory Walk- Stick Christopher**, costing SIO: 2ii<l Prise: Kriar I'ipe. costing *5 : 3rd Prize: Cigar Case, costing 52..10: Or any other two articles otf like value as may be chosen by winners oi" Slid and 3rd prize. members of either house of the Legislature, all persons who have ever contested an election, and all secular newspaper editor- and proprietor!* are eligible as winners. One ballot with every IO cents* worth oi' Candy sold at retail ;~ six with 50c. worth: 111 with a dollar's worth. nrcONTEST NOW ON; Closes Saturday. Feb. Ist. at 11.30 p.m. State Of Poll announced next Saturday, and daily thereafter during contest, in Evening Telegram, Baibj News, and at Wood's Candy Store. Any person may buy as much Candy as they please up to close oi' contest. jan7,t,tta,s Public Notice. FOR the convenience of the Public Service, it has been found expedient to close the Custom House at 3 p.m. instead of ft, from this date, and until further notice within the present month. P. J. SCOTT, Receiver General. Customs Department, .Tjimmrv 6th, 1896. lwfp HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS -JXTow Slio^7ing HEW CHEAP DRAPERY GOODS At Henry Blair's. liOt Yard Floor Canvas painted hack. latest patterns. 24h*. per yd. Lot 3-jard Wide, same patterns. 37c. per yard. The above are the best value in Town. Black Thibet FUR TRIMMING. Ladies' Black Ribbed Heavy WINTER HOSE. Boys* and Misses* HEAVY WINTER HOSE. An Immense Variety of Ladies* Winter Gloves—in white, black and colored—selling at very low prices. New Navy Serges for Ladies* Dresses: New Pink Flannelettes. New La flies' Black Straw Sailor Hats. New Style Ladies' Felt Hats—black and colored—clearing at half price. Balance of Ladies* Winter Jackets—clearing at less than sale prices. Misses* Listers and Coats, at clearing prices. HENRY BLAIR. TIM PUB'S HUI! Monday, January 13th. (Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Sir Herbert Murray.) ••The Pearl of Savoy." By special request the re-production of the ;i Pearl of Savoy" has been deferred until Monday, I.3th. Prices as usual. Plan of reserved seats at Hutton's Music Store. Doors open at 7. Cutrain to rise at 8.15. janB,ws,fp b. I. 8. DRAMATIC CO. FALCON FILE. ... The Only File Which Stands Alone. FIRST FOR SIMPLICITY. FIRST FOR RAPIDITY. Allows the use of both hands for Filing Letters. ''You Press the Button, and the File Opens Itself Automatically." Usn. Shannon Files and Cases, and many oilier kinds. DICKS * Co., Binders and Stationers. BISHOP FEILD COLLEGE Will re-open after the Christmas vacation on MONDAY, JANUARY 13th. For all particulars, apply to the Headmaster after Thursday, the 9th. W. W. BLACKALL, 8.A., HEADMASTER. <-M--w---«aa»_B«M_-_«-M-_lB«^-_n-w-M_i»«i-Mii-—ai---11 n i !■_■_■■■■-■■■■■■»■■■__■■■_. PUBLIC NOTICE. JUST RECEIVED, « . . _«_ p n, T , 1 Per latest steamers from Halifax, NS., Municipality of s. Joins. »%rvr? pc,\b,s™,ts » •* different sorts, on retan OI Itl.H NOTICE is hereby HAMILTON Cream Bon-bons. *~ • %ix?n *? whhin the HAMILTON Cream Chocolates, Municipality aforesaid, that in ohedieuee .-._.____ , , *_ , to 1 ler Majesty's Writ to mc directed, and in Mb fey boxes ancl b? the pound' bearing date the Sixteenth day ol Decern- Stilton CHEESE her, A.D. 1896, 1 require the presence of small crocks. Also, per Grand Lake, the said Electors :it the house of JOHN from the Westward. O'DEADY, 351 Duckworth Street, within m„„n «m . . . , , the wild Municipality, on the 13th day of lo° "■»««* Partridge, in good order. the month of January, from Ten a.m. on- 400 BABBITS, in good order. til Two of the clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of nominating persons to _J_t_klWll__S STOTT represent them in the Saint John's Mv- «»-»*■*■—w w ■ w ■ ■ ■ nieipal Council; and that in case of a Poll ■_«_»^»* hein_; demanded, and allowed in the man- FOR SALE - ncr by law prescribed, such Poll will he  opened on the Twenty-third day of a LARGE TRACT OF LAND, situate on JANUARY, from the hour of Eight in the *■ Point Latene, Little Placentia, the promorning until the hour Of Eight Of the perty of Rev. R. Brennan, having purchased clock in the afternoon, in each of the same fron) the representative of late C. F. Booths in the Wards fixed by the Procla- B^nett- The JaH(l .is well adapted for agri. ~e it- T?> „ 11 .." culture or stock-raising, and a most desirable mat ion of His Excellency the Governor, lace for a ,anter or fi*hermani poS9essi_g a dated the I enth day ol December. A.D. Splend id harbor and extensive beach lor fish 1895: drying. Will be sold as a whole or in lots to And farther, that at the house Of JOHN suit purchasers. Also, several acres of O'DEADY, 351 Duckworth Street, I shall Meadow Land, situate on Virgin Point same Open the Ballot Boxes, count the votes place, together with other Vegetable Gardens given for the several Candidates, and re- senarfady located For further particulars turn a> elected the one in each Ward hay- ff,gSg™; at 57 Qggigg' mg the majority of votes, ot which all ' —!  persons are hereby required to take NOTICE notice and to govern themselves accord- WHEREAB application's were made §jy' * for Licenses to Search for Minerals Given under my Hand, at Saint John.-, within hall a mile of the Coa-t Line on that this Seventh day of January, A.D. 1890. part ot the Coast of this Island where the iIIOMIS RKl£\ French have by Treaty certain lights of ' Fishing, and whereas such applications were _ j:"i*,4tp Returning Officer. _ur_t in the fire of «th July, 1892, notice is __«__—, _-*■■■_»%■■■■-.#■■■ ■% hereby given that all persons whomsoever JUST IVEDi having made applications for Licenses to " Search for Minerals within the said limits are Ex Portia and Silvia: required to renew their applications and subtrn L 1 nr T a l/mn nil stantiate any claim which they may suppose IMI ll rIC n I PCI Krr.ll I themselves to possess within three months IJU UIIO. IU 1001 IXLIIU. UIL, from the date hereof, after which date no __ .._— claims based upon previous applications will 50 brls. 150 Test KERO. OIL, b~^H. j. B. WOODBi 100 cases 115 Test KERO. OIL, ■gL^'^°^-^■^^Su^T,yo^o"'6^'"^ NOTICE 100 cases 150 Test KERO. OIL, THEff^t'^.sa^ie » ■ March next lor the purchase of the DATEQCnM nnU/lIIUP ( On Union Bank Building. All particulars can rHILnOUHi UUffHIIIU & UU. "c ascertained from the Secretary to the Rejan6,tu,th,!<,fp ceivers and Liquidators. dec2B,tf NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. To Municipal Electors of Ward Ho. 5 —♦— Gentlemen,—I thank you for the numerously signed requisition asking mc to allow myself to be put in nomination as Councillor for Ward No. 5. It is a surprise to mc, and I may say I would not think of putting myself forward. It is only in responce to your call, and believing that I have the confidence of the Electors of the Ward that induces mc to accept nomination. I can only say that if elected, I will, to the best of my ability, endeavor to promote the best interests of the city. Again accept my hearty thanks and believe mc, yours faithfully, + J__VlVt-E_S ANOEL.. janlO,2tp ATHEN/EUWI." *  THE Annual Meeting of the ■ Subscribers to the St. John's Athenaeum will be held in the Reading Room on Holiday next, the 13th inst., at 8 o'clock. By order, P. J. SUMMERS, janll,2fp Hon. Secretary To the Ratepayers ol Ward No. 5: Gentlemen',—At the request of a large number of influential voters of your Ward, I have consented to place myself in nomination, and would respectfully solicit your votes and support at the forthcoming Municipal Election. Should I be returned, I shall use my best efforts to forward the interests of the Ward, and the Municipality generally. JAS. J. CALLANAN janlO, 2ip  Fresh TURKEYS. >•  WE have a few Turkeys left from our recent shipment; they are drawn, are the freshest in the Market and Cheap. EDWIN MURRAY, janlO,fp Adelaide Street. POST OFFICE NOTICE MAILS per s.s. " Delta," for Canada, the United States and Great Britain will close at the General Post Office at noon on Wednesday next. .1. O. FRASER, P.Itl.G. General Post Office. 11th Jan., ISQ6.  POST OFFICE NOTICE —♦■— MAILS per s.s. " Bonavista,** for Canada, the United States and Great Britain will close at the General Post Office at 2 e'c.ock on Monday next. J. O. FRASER, P.IU.G. General Post Office, 11th Jan , 1806.  Miss Beatrice Targett is now prepared to give lessons in Pianoforte Music; terms moderate; for fnrther particulars apply at 72 Spencer St. janll,s,tu,fp,tf Mkthodist College, ) St. John's, Nfld., Jan. 6, '96. J I have much pleasure in slating that Miss Beatrice Targett has been under my tuition during the past fifteen months, and that, during that period, her pianoforte lessons have invariably been carefully and conscientiously prepared She has a good technique, is an excellent timist, and possesses many other qualities that should stand her in good stead in her career as a teacher of the pianoforte. (Signed), PETER LkSUEUR, Of Oxford University ; Member et the Incor- Sorated Society of Musicians; Organist lusicmaster, Methodist College, St. John's.  HAVE YOU ANY? EXAMINE your old and new correspondence, and if you find some old Stamps and Postal Cards send them to mc. Do riot take them from the envelope, but cut the paper all around the stamps. I will either pay you for your trouble, according to the quantity and /arity of the Stamps sent, or send one or more interesting novels, or splendid engravings. Address: RAOUL RENAULT, P. O. Box 142, Ouebec, Canada. dec'.lm.s There is Good Sleighing.— The Herald and .Veto.s announced on Wednesday that sleighing was " good as far as St. Anne's," but it is inst as good on as far as Octagon Castle and beyond if you want to go. The Octagon has always on hand an abundant supply of all kinds ol Poultry and Game, with all the necessary etcetras, which are served on short notice byC. H DANIELLE. mFor Sale, at a Bar- gain, if applied for immediately, two Houses of three Tenements, Nos 23, 25 and 27 Havward Avenue; yielding a rental of $280 per annum; ground rent only $20; 909 years lease; terms accommedating. ARCHIBALD & CO., Real Estate Agents. janlO To Let—The remain- Ing Offices in Adrian's New Building; teims, etc., on applicatien to J. ADRIAN, Water St. jan6 THE SCHOOL *M?l^mvmwmm*, January 8. Day and Evening Classen as usual. Further particulars may be obtained of MR NICHOLS, at the School. jan6,ms Owing to the storm, and in order to accommodate our customers, we will keep open until 8 o'clock this evening. ARCHIBALD &CO , Mcßride's Hill. Lost, this forenoon, between Bowring Brothers' and the General Hospital, a SUM OF MONEY; the finder will be suitably rewarded on learing the same at this office. janlo,2fp Wanted, to purchase, a second-hand Capstan in good order; also, a Jolly Boat; apply to MARTIN BROTHERS. jan7,fp,tf Wanted, a good general Servant; liberal wages to suitable person j references required; apply to MRS. G. M. JOHNSON, Torbay Road. jan6,m,w,th,»