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THE EVENING TELEGRAM. Vol 18. Price : One Cent St. John's, Newfoundland, Tuesday, January 21, 1896. $3.00 Per Annum. No. 17. Latest by Telegraph. LATEST FROM TREPISSEY. ♦ The "Grand Lake" Arrives- The French Cable Boats and Her Consorts Still in Port— No Chance of Leaving at Present.(Special to the Evening Telegram.) Trepassky. This Afternoon. The S.S. Grand Lake arrived here at 1 p.m. to-day. and left at 2 for St. John's. The Virginia Lake and Windsor Lake, with the French cable boat, is still here. Wind E.N.E., blowing Strong, and no chance of their getting down to St. John's at present. All well. 1 ■ 1 mm (Special to the Evening Telegram.) Cape Race, This Evening. Nothing sighted to-day. Wind E.N. E., blowing a gale; weather dnll and cloudy. Bar. 29.90; ther. 32. jyghjg Architect m T. J. NEW ADVERTISEMENT* Theatre West End Hall Public Meeting.. West End Amusement Hall Tea Meeting and Concert.. Presbyterian Hall Merchants' Bank Halifax see advmt Bargains Dicks & Co Public Notice Thomas Brien Meeting Notice I. F. Shirran Meeting Notice Allan Stark West End Club H. T Mc'oubrey Public Notice Thomas Brien Guidance, for Electors in Voting....see adv't Insolvency Notice William Stanford Post Office Notice J. O Fras-er, P M G Fresh Herring at tl,e B'ue Store •Skin Boots, etc G. Kuowling Meeting Notice M Tobin Post Office Notue J O Fr.ser, P.M G Ope> ■ To-Night Parade Rink Business Otter see adveitisement Notice of Poll Thomas B< ien Horse* for Sale M. J Dyer Notice Andrew Rutherford Municipal Electio >. Ward 3 .... f V. ODea Masoi ie Insurance John -Jeans Cheap Provisions Barnes & Meehan On sale—3oo,ooo paper ags T J. Edens Special to Shopkeepers Pavne & Co Wanted—a milliner see advt Lost—sum ef money return to this oflice Wanted—a servant aFPl}' ■* this office Wanted—a girl "PPly at this office H^OTICE npHe Annual iieeting of " the Newfoundland St. Andrew's Society, will be held in the Presbyterian School Room on Tuesday next, the 21th day of January. ALLAN STARK, jan'2o,2fp Secretary WEST END CLWTT A SPECIALVIEETING of ** above Club will be held on to-morrow, Tuesday, at 8 o'clock, p.m. H. T. McCOUBREY, jan2o,2fp Secretary. MFETING NOTICE. ♦_ 'THE Ladies College Aid Society ■ will meet to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 4.15, sharp, in the Institute Room, College Building. It is desired that all members attend. I. F. SHIRRAN, jan2<>,2fp Abb. Sec, L C. A. S. In the matter of the alleged Insolvency of William Stanford, of Bonne Bay, Trader. UPON reading the petition of John T. Gilfard ai.d Henry J Stahh. of Saint Johns, the Tmstees of the Insolvent Estate of and upon hearing Mr Horw od, Q ; ~ «if Counsel for said petitioners, I do oidei that the at.id William Stanford and hi* creditors appear before mc in Judg' s Chamber?, attlu Court House, St. John's, on Wednesday, the 29th day ot January, instant, at 11 o'clock, am , to be examined upon oath touching the alleged Insolvency of the said William Stanford and to be further dealt with a< cording to Law And Ido hereby appoint James Bancroft, of Konne Bay, Sub-Collector of H. M Customs, as Tiusteeof the Esta'e and effects of William Stanford, ami declare the same to he vested in him as such > rustee. Dated this fifteenth day of January, A D., 1896 (Sgd.) J. S. WINTER, J. Upon motion of Mr Horwood, QC , of Counsel for Petitioners. jan2l,li NOTICE. \VfHKREAS applications were made "* for Licenses to Search for Minerals within halt a mile of the i"oact Tine on thnt part oi the Coast ot this Island where the French have by Treaty certain lights of Fishing, and whereas such applications were burnt in the fire of «th July, 1892, notice is hereby given that all persons whomsoever having made applications for Licenses to Search for Minerals within the said limits are required to renew their applications and substantiate any c'aim which they may suppose themselves to possess within three months Irorn the date hereof, after which date no claims based upon previous applications will be entertained. H. J. B.WOODS, Surveyor General. St John's, Dec. 3, 1895. NOTICE. A Lit persons having claims against *» the Insolvent Estate of Jacob Morris, of St. John's, Builder, are requested to furni*h the same, duly attested to Colin Campbell, of St. John's. Hardware dealer, Trustee of siid Insolvent Estate, on or before the 18th day of January, A D . 1896, after which date the said Trustee will proceed to distribute the said Estate, having regard only tor those e'aims of which he shall have bad notice. St John's. Dec. 17, 1895. WOOD & KELLY, Jec2U,t.tti..-Uv Solicitor; for -aid Trustee. HI W ADVERTISEMENT*. NEW ADVERTISEMENT* THhiT.tr: WiNT II HILL FRIDAY, January 24th. E£^"AMONG THE BREAKERS. '^® A Drama of Stirling Qualities and Fun. to he followed by "AIIXriDTr ie 31. A. ISLES." See Aud.v the mo*t Juvenile < oinediau in the I.ami. SEE THE LIVING PICTURES, tdniission : \«. Reserved. 30e.; Reserved, SOc.; Parquette, lOe. Doors open at 7.80 p.m. Curtain 8 p.m. For Cast, etc., see Hand-bills. jan2l,2fp,tu,th § SKIN BOOTS, only $1.70 per pair. | M Ladies' and Gents' Rubber Boots. W % Rubber Shoes of all kinds. % * Manitobas and Arctic Gaiters. 9 2 Women's and Misses SS-SiM g Wk **t m present season, and is pK m Comfort Stockings: : ;i!esthat its name im m M Men's Laced and 3-4 Boots, p 3 are offering the Strongest, Cheapest S 2 and Best in the Market. c W i Men's Ulsters, Reefers and Overcoats, m m w I BLANKETS! BLANKETS! | We are desirous of reducing our stock and will |jj| M sell at VERY LOW PRICES. IP I G. KNOWLING. i jam i,6fp,eod -Sjj& 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 Thr#**» per «'<■•■ I |»er Annum, Fur the convenience of the public the Bank will be kept open every Saturday evening from 7.30 to 8.30. EXCHANGE 111 ll.l>l\t- W4 IER ST. nov2o.3m.fp jp. h. jAJRNjAJXJI>, Manager. BARGAINS IN SLEDS AND SKATES! DICKS & CO., Merchant's Block. We are running off the balance of our stock of Sleds, at Cost,soc, 60c, 75c, $1.00; also, a lot of Skeleton Skates, at 20c per pair; Acme Pattern Skates, at 40 cents per pair. DICKS & CO., Binders and Stationers. ». ■ cut. .Tan iwiih b— ——■ i —■——— • •.«•■..- ««*-.- aaamMMaMaaHiMMMMBMMi American Nettings. ■ ■ ■■ €o«l Traps. C'otl. Herring aud < api in Seines, and Herring Nets. The American manufacture takes the lead. The old aud reliable American Net and Twine Company, Boston and New York, stands at the head of this industry, both at home and abroad. They manufacture all the above goods from their *• GOL1) jHEDAIj " twines—the qualities of which are unequalled. Their twines are manufactured by themselves directly from high grades of cotton. Xo other manufacturer in America, catering for the trade of the Island furnishes nettings manufactured from twines of their own make. The Home Merchants and Fishermen will consult their own interests in buying, using and fishing the best, especially as it costs no more than the poorer qualities. All orders shall have our prompt and satisfactory attention. Fishermen in ordering should be careful to request that their nettings be made of the "GOIjD MEDAL" twines, furnished only by ourselves. AMERICAN NET * TWINE CO., decl7,fp BOSTON, U.S.A. J. J\ ST. JOHN! »gg-WE CAN ALWAYS SAVE YOU CASH.^ir 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. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. JUST RECEIVED: 300 Sacks CATTLE FEED. «"CORN. PATERSON DOWNING & CO, janl6 th,s,tii,tp NOTICE OF POLL ANDCANDIDATES.Electoral District ok' St. John's Municipality, to Wit : PUBLIC NOTICE is hereb • given to the Electors of the Electoral District aforesaid, that a Poll has been demanded at the Election now pending for the same, and that I have granted such Poll; and that the persons duly nominated as Candidates at the said Election, and for whom only votes will lie received, are:— For No. 1 Ward. I.—COLLINS R. H. Collins, of St. John's, Mechanic. 2.—HARRIS. John Harris, of St. John's, Merchant. For No. 2. Ward. I.—BARNES. Frank J. Barnes, of St. John's, General Merchant. _____ Thomas Keating, of St. John's, Publican. 3.—SOUTHCOTT. John T. Southcott, of St. John's, Architect. For No. B Ward. I.—DIAMOND. Levi Diamond, of St. John's, Stove Dealer. 2.—MUIR. Charles F. Muir, of St. John's, Marble Worker. 3.—ODEA. John V. ODea, of St. John's, Commission Merchant. For No. 1 Ward. I.—POWER. Michael Power, of St. iohn's, Master Cooper. 2.—TOBIN. Michael Tobin, of St. John's, Grocer. For No. 5 Ward. I.—ANGEL. James Angel, of St. John's. Machinist. 2.—CALLANAN. James J. Callanan, of St. John's, Grocer. Of which all persons are hereby required to take notice and lo govern themselves accordingly.Given under my hand at St. John's this 17th day of January, iSq6. THOMAS BKIEN, Returning Officer. DIRECTIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF ELECTORS IN VOTING. EACH elector, on entering the room where the Poll is to be hold, shall declare his name, surname and addition.After so doing he shall receive a Ballot Paper in the above form. Each elector, if required by the Deputy Returning Officer, the Poll Clerk, one of the Candidates, or one of their Agents, shall before receiving his Ballot Paper, take an oath of qualification. The voter is to vote only for one Candidate. After receiving his Ballo) Paper the voter shall go into one of the compartments, and with a pencil there provided, place a cross in the division containing the name or names of the Candidate or Candidates for whom he intends to vote, thus X The voter will then fold the Ballot Paper, so as to show a portion of the hack only, with the initials of the Deputy Returning Officer; and shall hand it so folded up to the Deputy Returning Officer, and the Deputy Returning Officer shall, without unfolding it, ascertain that it is the Ballot Paper which he furnished to the elector, and then immediately place it in the I>:t 1 lot Box. The voter shall forthwith leave the PoUing Station. If a voter inadvertently spoils a Ballot Paper he may return it to the Deputy Returning Officer, who will give him another. If a voter votes for more Candidates than he is entitled to vote for, or places any mark on the Ballot Paper by which he can afterwards be identified. his vote will be void and will not be counted. If a voter takes a Ballot or Ballot Paper out of the Polling Station, or fraudulently puts any other paper into the Ballot Box than the Paper given him by the Deputy Returning Officer, he will be subject to he punished -by tine of Five Hundred Dollars, or by imprisonment for a time not exceeding six Months, with or without hard labor. To-Night, With a glorious sheet of Ice Professor Power's Band in attendance. F. W. KNIGHT, Proprietor. Rooms to Let.--One or two Rooms to l«t. furnished or unfurni«he<i, with or without board; terms moderate; apply to JOT 74 New Gower Street, or! Queen Street j:tnl4,fp NKWjADVERTISEITIENTW. IEW t hVIIM ISIHI \ I S ON SALE BY T. J. EDENS, 300.000 PAPER BAGS, AX tla.© Follo-vvlilg Prices: 1 lb. Bags, 60c. M. 1 lb. Bags, 70c. ffl. 2 lb. Bags, 90c. M. 3 lb. Bags, $1.10 M. 4 lb. Bags, $1.25 M. 5 lb. Bags, $1.50 M. 7 lb. Bags, $1.90 M. 10 lb. Bags, $2.20 M. 14 lb. BAGS, $3.50 M. T. J. EDENS, Water St., & Military-rd. pmSHMMHmmMHHHHHHHMi & li I Cheaper than Apples. | I THE BLUE STORE § ■ Has 100 Cases Large Sweet ORANGES m g retailing at 10, 12 and 15 cents per doz. §S -?:3 And 80c, $1.00 and $1.20 per 100.-« i §§ 1 H. T. McCOUBREY, 331 Water Street. I g; jani7,2fp PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ! ♦ Public notice is hereby Supplementary List. given to the Electors of St. John's rr J Municipality, that the Polling Stations herein "*" set forth will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 »T- JOHN'S MUNICIPALITY. p.m. on Thursday next, the 23rd day of Janu- _ „„„„„,, , *~. „ „ ary, in the following places, viz.: I HEREBY give notice that all Booths, ' t> r » * in the said Municipality, will be open on \<>. 1 Ward. Wednesday, the 22nd day of January, NO. 1 Booth :—At the house of James A-D* 1896, between the hours of 9in the Vavasor, 22 Ilovlestown, for Electors ™£!?Ingn*nd ® m «venine for Klectors 1 il , ' . ... .. whose surnames wiil begin with the letters only whose surnames begin with the attached to each Booth in the different Wards, iettei* A, Is, ( . jn order to publicly receive and hear applica- Xo. 2 BOOTH:—At the house of Michael tions to be admitted to vote at such Polling Fitzgerald, 30 Cochrane St., for Electors Booth from any persons whose names may only whose surnames begin with the S*! °m,t,t><? ?T the, list»of dlly«qu^" inft*,l" n v "P n v t t nee* voters entitled to vote at such Booth, ieu< rs if. lit, r, «, U, l, .1. but who ji, tll clajm to he otherwjse qualified Xo. 3 BOOTH:—At the house of Richard Voters. Mil entitled to vote at such Booth Skiflington. 29 Colonial St., for Electors THOMAS BRIEN only whose surnames begin with the janlBi3fp Returning Officer. letters Iv, L, M, N, O, P. Xo. 4 Booth :—At the house of "Widow nilDI I Al tf\mF If\ X? Barry. 40 Colonial St., for Electors only rUDLII/ IIU I 11/ L. whose surnames begin with the letters _ .„_,.„„ ,„ „„„.* n v s T IT V W "V V 7 \TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at vv. n, . . 1, v, ▼, "?-V *»*•" tne next Session of the Newfoundland XO. M Ward. Legislature the persons hereinafter mentioned No. 1 BOOTH:—At the house of John will apply to the House of Assembly of this Congdon, 26 Prescott St., for Electors Colony tor a grant of a Charter of Incorporaonly whose surnames begin with the tion, by which the said persons hereinafter letters A, B. C. mentioned, may be created a Body Corporate w„ * ~,, , «-rir-ii- aD(I Politic, by the name of "The Saint Xo. 2 BOOTH:—At the house of William John-s Street Raiiway Company,"' for the Harris, 12 Mullock St., for Electors only following objects and purposes:— whoso surnames begin with the letters To construct and maintain a double or D, E. F, G, H, I, J. single Iron or Steel Railway, and to operate NO. 3 Booth :—At the house of Joseph the 9ame hJ the force or P w«r of electricity, English, 71 Queens Road, for Electors or Buch otheur moti™ ?°™er as th« s»i<j Comonlv whose surnames Darin with the let- pnTly m"y he ftU^h':rized,to employ for the 1 .: T- V AT ,lL11,l"lt^),)t«in wwa I,u iei purpose, upon and along the streets and hightei's Jv, Jj, Jl, rs, U, 1 . ways of the town ot Saint John's, and of any Xo. 4 BOOTH:—At the house of Stephen of the country adjacent thereto, which the llarterv, 122 Bond Street, for Electors Company may be authorized to occupy for only whose surnames begin with the let- Buch. PurPoses, for the transportation and tor" ft P T TT v \v V v 7 carnage of passengers, freight, express and u.i> ki, n, .->, 1, 1 , \ , n , .\, 1 , 1.. mail matter upon the said Raiiway) and for Xo. 3 Ward. other purposes. NO. 1 B<X>TII:—At the house of John The names in full, and «he address and O'Deady, 351 Duckworth Street, for Elec- calling of each of the applicants, are as foltors only whose surnames begin with the lows:— letters V. B C D. ROBERT GILLESPIE REID, Senior, „ *f' ' ' , , __ Montreal, Canada, Railway Contractor. No. 2 Booth:—At the house of Miss WILLIAM DUFF REII), St Johns, New- Mary Moran, 333 Duckworth Street, for foundland, Manager of the Newfoundland Electors only whose surnames begin with Northern and We>tem Railway. the letters E, F, 6, 11, I, J. K. HARRY DUFF REID, St. John's, Newx- ~ ~ __ t, ~ , ~ ~ , foundland. Assistant Manager of Urn said No. 3 Booth:—At the house of Frank Kai.wav Xangle. 224 corner Gower and Balsam kobkrt GILLESPIE REID, Junior. St Streets, for Electors only whose sur- John's. Newfoundland, Student ot Civil names begin with the letters L,M,X,0,1\ Engineering. NO. 4 BOOTH :— At the house of Benja- QoSt; John's Newfoundland this 12th day of -1- t» 1 cj. i. j; -n* September, loyo. mm Miller 15 Balsam Street, for Elee- GEORGE H.EMERSON, tors only whose surnames begin with the Solicitor for the Applicants letters Q, 11, S. T. U, V, W. X. Y. Z. Otri<-«: 1 Cathedral Place, St John's. \o. 1 IViuil. — M&yBKAttMEK NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION! only whose surnames begin with the let- ters A, Is. C. Is hereby given that the Part- No. 2 BOOTH :—At the house of Widow n?rshiP ore existing between the at 1, 10- xt ~.. ( ..r.~ * ~ vi„„ undersigned, in the name of Michael J. Dyer Maley, 125 Neu Gower Street, for Elec- and Joh*n j. Power tradin under the n Jne tors only whose surnames begin with the arid stv]e of " M J. Dyer &Co ," has this letters D, E, F, (i, 11. I, J. K. day been dissolved .iy mutual consent All No. 3 Booth : Vt the house of Widow debts and liabilities of the firm will be dis- Nowl'an. 22 Waldegrave Street, for Elee- cJ*lT*cAdeAd b/ ,Mic^ael J„Pyer' ul,whom *n „„C ,„i.„ , !1. . „. 1 • •.. .1 debts due to the firm will be payable. tors only whose surnames begin with the Dated ftt Bt> John, this jg d of I)e. letters I>. M. N. (). P. cember, A.D. 1895 N<». A Booth :—At the house of Widow (Sgd.) MJ. DYER, Jaekman. 8 Prince's Street, for Electors _ J; *- POWER. only whose surnames begin with the let- Witness-M. A Kearney, Solicitor tew <}. R, S. T, C. V. W. X. V. Z. jan7,4fp,tu,f StatntoryNflticeto Crßflitors. only whose surnames begin with the let- . . T~^~*~ ters A B, ( In tne Estate of Samuel Spenc*, late of No. 2 BOOTH:—At the house of Cor- Flower's Cove, Merchant, deceased, nelius Mahoney. 12 Hatchings Street, for DURSUANT to "The Trustees' Act, Electors only whose surnames begin with 1878." notice is hereby given that all the letters I) E F G II I J X persons who have any claim upon the said \'o { liooTiT-' \t tbfJiniiU of Widow EBtate are required to send particulars in .\o. .5 booth.—At tne house 01 whiow writin of their lespective ciaimSi (lll!v at. Lawlor, ater Street, West, for Elec- testpd. te John -pence of Harbor Grace, tors only whose surnames begin with the gentjemsn. the duly appointed administrator letters L. M, X, (). P. of the said Estate, or to us his so'icitors, on Xi ►. 4 BOOTH :—At the house Of Widow or before Saturday, the 29th day of February Xowlan, 11*4 Water Street West, for Elec- next, 1896; after which date the administrator tors only whose surnames begin with the wi!l d\-tr»|>ute the said Estate, having regard liiHmo A i> c -r T' v \v V v v on'y ta tne claims of which he s-hall have letter- ij. X, », I, t, V, n, .v. 1. /,. QOlice Qn thg gaJd date THOMAS BRIEX, The 14tn daj 0I january A.D 1896 - — Returning Officer. WHITEWAY & JOHNSON, P.E.I. Potatoes ai Tarnips. *«*S^s^^ ii'-We have laid in a Stock of Choice NOTICE. P.E Ward Potatoes and Turnips, which we "TENDERS will be received up to 30th are s-eiiinj: rheap and sending home, thus ■ March next tor the purchase of the saving purchaser* any trouble about bags and Union Bank Building. All particulars can EDWIN MURRAY, be ascertained from the Secretary to the Rejan2o Adelaide Street. | ceivers and Liquidators. dec2B,tf NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BUSINESS OFFER! TO an Energetic Man, with an ordinary idea of business, we offer an interest as a working partner in a trood p&yintr oncern, for any sum from 9300 $1000. To any person caring to become a working partner tht same offer applies, and we guarantee sure payment ot t;ood profit, on intere-t purchased or amount invented. Address G. & H., offlre of thi* paper. jan2l,2fp ATTENTION ♦— WARD S- A PUBLIC MEETING of the **■ Friends and Supporters of J AS. ANGEL will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at the West End Amusement Hall, meeting to commence at 8 o'clock. jan2l,2fp WARD 4. A fIEETING of the Friends **■ and Supporters of M. TOBIN will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, at 7.30, at the Cooper's Union Hall, Queen Street. Fresh Herring AT THE BLUE STORE. Fresh Frozen Herring, only 10 cents per dozen. jan2o,2fp MUNICIPAL ELECTION, "Ward 3. JOHN VTO'DEA, Requests the votes, influence and support of the Electors of this Ward at the forthcoming Election. janl6,6fp Tea Meeting and Symphony Concert IN AID OF ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH OR6AN FUND, Will be held in the PRESBYTERIAN HALL, Wednesday next, At 6.30 o'clock. limited number of Tickets (price 50 cents each), can be had from the Ladies in charge, or at Chisholm's Bookstore. jani7,4fp FOR SALE CHEAP. HO Quintals PRIME FISH. lets to Suit Customers^ T. PHELAN, Adelaide St janlB,3fp SALE OF HORSES! jg*Four Superior GENERAL HORSES B3TWiII be sold Reasonable If applied for immediately. ]vc- j*. :dy:e::r.. jan'2o,fp . A Masonic::Jnoiin. H X Annual Meeting of ysr I the Members of the St. John's Ma«unic Life Association, will be held in the Masonic Temple, on this (Tuesday) evening, 21st instant, at 8 p.m. JOHN JEANS, janlB,3lp Secretary. NOTICE! Til X Interest on Stock of the Harbor Grace Water Company will be paid at Harbor Grace on production ot certificates of said Stock to the undersigned. ANDREW RUTHERFORD, jan2l.li Secretary. POST OFFICE NOTICE —>•— MAILS per SS. "Grand Lake" for Canada and United States, will close on Wednesday at (» p.m. J. O. FKASER, P.m.O. General Post Ofhce, 20th Jan., 1896. POST OFFICE NOTICE nAILS per s.s " Laurentlan," for the United Kingdom and European Countries will close on Monday, the 27th inst. J. O. FKASER. P.M.tt. General I'ost Oflice, Jan 21st, 1896. Lost, on Saturday last, between Knowling's Dry Goods Store, and Tochrance St , by way of Water Street, a SUM OF MONEY; finder will be rewarded on returning same to this oflice. jan2o,2fp Wanted, an experienced MILLINER; to a thorough, competent person a good salary will be given; apply by letter only, stating experience, &c, " Milliner," Telegram Office. janlB,3fp Wanted, a general household Servant, to proceed te Halifax by first opportunity; apply at this office. jan2l,2tp Wanted, a smart Girl, to do general housework, and to assist in a wine store; apply at this effice. jan2l,li
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Title | Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1896-01-21 |
Subject | Canadian newspapers--Newfoundland and Labrador--St. John's--19th century |
Publisher | W. J. Herder |
Place of Publication | St. John's (N.L.) |
Date | 1896-01-21 |
Year | 1896 |
Month | 01 |
Day | 21 |
Description | The Evening Telegram began publication in St. John's on 3 April 1879 and remains in print today under the title The Telegram. It was published daily except Sunday through to 1958, the frequency changing thereafter. -- The total collection has been split into several parts; this portion contains the years 1879-1899. -- Not published: 9 June - 31 August 1892, 2-10 January 1894. Missing issue ranges: 3-7 April 1879, 5-6 May 1880, 29-31 December 1880, 31 March - 19 April 1881, 25-30 June 1895. In addition, these individual issues are missing from 1880: 16 January, 2 April, 17 April, 24 April, 11 May, 28 May, 11 October, 22 October, 13 November, 7 December. |
Location | Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador--Avalon Peninsula--St. John's |
Sequence | 1 |
Page | 1 |
File Name | SJDT_18960121_001.jp2 |
File Size | 6012.71 KB |
Language | Eng |
LCCN | 2009218154 |
Type | Text |
Format | Image/tiff; Application/pdf |
Source | Microfilm held in the Queen Elizabeth II Library. |
Rights | Public domain |
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THE EVENING TELEGRAM. Vol 18. Price : One Cent St. John's, Newfoundland, Tuesday, January 21, 1896. $3.00 Per Annum. No. 17. Latest by Telegraph. LATEST FROM TREPISSEY. ♦ The "Grand Lake" Arrives- The French Cable Boats and Her Consorts Still in Port— No Chance of Leaving at Present.(Special to the Evening Telegram.) Trepassky. This Afternoon. The S.S. Grand Lake arrived here at 1 p.m. to-day. and left at 2 for St. John's. The Virginia Lake and Windsor Lake, with the French cable boat, is still here. Wind E.N.E., blowing Strong, and no chance of their getting down to St. John's at present. All well. 1 ■ 1 mm (Special to the Evening Telegram.) Cape Race, This Evening. Nothing sighted to-day. Wind E.N. E., blowing a gale; weather dnll and cloudy. Bar. 29.90; ther. 32. jyghjg Architect m T. J. NEW ADVERTISEMENT* Theatre West End Hall Public Meeting.. West End Amusement Hall Tea Meeting and Concert.. Presbyterian Hall Merchants' Bank Halifax see advmt Bargains Dicks & Co Public Notice Thomas Brien Meeting Notice I. F. Shirran Meeting Notice Allan Stark West End Club H. T Mc'oubrey Public Notice Thomas Brien Guidance, for Electors in Voting....see adv't Insolvency Notice William Stanford Post Office Notice J. O Fras-er, P M G Fresh Herring at tl,e B'ue Store •Skin Boots, etc G. Kuowling Meeting Notice M Tobin Post Office Notue J O Fr.ser, P.M G Ope> ■ To-Night Parade Rink Business Otter see adveitisement Notice of Poll Thomas B< ien Horse* for Sale M. J Dyer Notice Andrew Rutherford Municipal Electio >. Ward 3 .... f V. ODea Masoi ie Insurance John -Jeans Cheap Provisions Barnes & Meehan On sale—3oo,ooo paper ags T J. Edens Special to Shopkeepers Pavne & Co Wanted—a milliner see advt Lost—sum ef money return to this oflice Wanted—a servant aFPl}' ■* this office Wanted—a girl "PPly at this office H^OTICE npHe Annual iieeting of " the Newfoundland St. Andrew's Society, will be held in the Presbyterian School Room on Tuesday next, the 21th day of January. ALLAN STARK, jan'2o,2fp Secretary WEST END CLWTT A SPECIALVIEETING of ** above Club will be held on to-morrow, Tuesday, at 8 o'clock, p.m. H. T. McCOUBREY, jan2o,2fp Secretary. MFETING NOTICE. ♦_ 'THE Ladies College Aid Society ■ will meet to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 4.15, sharp, in the Institute Room, College Building. It is desired that all members attend. I. F. SHIRRAN, jan2<>,2fp Abb. Sec, L C. A. S. In the matter of the alleged Insolvency of William Stanford, of Bonne Bay, Trader. UPON reading the petition of John T. Gilfard ai.d Henry J Stahh. of Saint Johns, the Tmstees of the Insolvent Estate of and upon hearing Mr Horw od, Q ; ~ «if Counsel for said petitioners, I do oidei that the at.id William Stanford and hi* creditors appear before mc in Judg' s Chamber?, attlu Court House, St. John's, on Wednesday, the 29th day ot January, instant, at 11 o'clock, am , to be examined upon oath touching the alleged Insolvency of the said William Stanford and to be further dealt with a< cording to Law And Ido hereby appoint James Bancroft, of Konne Bay, Sub-Collector of H. M Customs, as Tiusteeof the Esta'e and effects of William Stanford, ami declare the same to he vested in him as such > rustee. Dated this fifteenth day of January, A D., 1896 (Sgd.) J. S. WINTER, J. Upon motion of Mr Horwood, QC , of Counsel for Petitioners. jan2l,li NOTICE. \VfHKREAS applications were made "* for Licenses to Search for Minerals within halt a mile of the i"oact Tine on thnt part oi the Coast ot this Island where the French have by Treaty certain lights of Fishing, and whereas such applications were burnt in the fire of «th July, 1892, notice is hereby given that all persons whomsoever having made applications for Licenses to Search for Minerals within the said limits are required to renew their applications and substantiate any c'aim which they may suppose themselves to possess within three months Irorn the date hereof, after which date no claims based upon previous applications will be entertained. H. J. B.WOODS, Surveyor General. St John's, Dec. 3, 1895. NOTICE. A Lit persons having claims against *» the Insolvent Estate of Jacob Morris, of St. John's, Builder, are requested to furni*h the same, duly attested to Colin Campbell, of St. John's. Hardware dealer, Trustee of siid Insolvent Estate, on or before the 18th day of January, A D . 1896, after which date the said Trustee will proceed to distribute the said Estate, having regard only tor those e'aims of which he shall have bad notice. St John's. Dec. 17, 1895. WOOD & KELLY, Jec2U,t.tti..-Uv Solicitor; for -aid Trustee. HI W ADVERTISEMENT*. NEW ADVERTISEMENT* THhiT.tr: WiNT II HILL FRIDAY, January 24th. E£^"AMONG THE BREAKERS. '^® A Drama of Stirling Qualities and Fun. to he followed by "AIIXriDTr ie 31. A. ISLES." See Aud.v the mo*t Juvenile < oinediau in the I.ami. SEE THE LIVING PICTURES, tdniission : \«. Reserved. 30e.; Reserved, SOc.; Parquette, lOe. Doors open at 7.80 p.m. Curtain 8 p.m. For Cast, etc., see Hand-bills. jan2l,2fp,tu,th § SKIN BOOTS, only $1.70 per pair. | M Ladies' and Gents' Rubber Boots. W % Rubber Shoes of all kinds. % * Manitobas and Arctic Gaiters. 9 2 Women's and Misses SS-SiM g Wk **t m present season, and is pK m Comfort Stockings: : ;i!esthat its name im m M Men's Laced and 3-4 Boots, p 3 are offering the Strongest, Cheapest S 2 and Best in the Market. c W i Men's Ulsters, Reefers and Overcoats, m m w I BLANKETS! BLANKETS! | We are desirous of reducing our stock and will |jj| M sell at VERY LOW PRICES. IP I G. KNOWLING. i jam i,6fp,eod -Sjj& 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 Thr#**» per «'<■•■ I |»er Annum, Fur the convenience of the public the Bank will be kept open every Saturday evening from 7.30 to 8.30. EXCHANGE 111 ll.l>l\t- W4 IER ST. nov2o.3m.fp jp. h. jAJRNjAJXJI>, Manager. BARGAINS IN SLEDS AND SKATES! DICKS & CO., Merchant's Block. We are running off the balance of our stock of Sleds, at Cost,soc, 60c, 75c, $1.00; also, a lot of Skeleton Skates, at 20c per pair; Acme Pattern Skates, at 40 cents per pair. DICKS & CO., Binders and Stationers. ». ■ cut. .Tan iwiih b— ——■ i —■——— • •.«•■..- ««*-.- aaamMMaMaaHiMMMMBMMi American Nettings. ■ ■ ■■ €o«l Traps. C'otl. Herring aud < api in Seines, and Herring Nets. The American manufacture takes the lead. The old aud reliable American Net and Twine Company, Boston and New York, stands at the head of this industry, both at home and abroad. They manufacture all the above goods from their *• GOL1) jHEDAIj " twines—the qualities of which are unequalled. Their twines are manufactured by themselves directly from high grades of cotton. Xo other manufacturer in America, catering for the trade of the Island furnishes nettings manufactured from twines of their own make. The Home Merchants and Fishermen will consult their own interests in buying, using and fishing the best, especially as it costs no more than the poorer qualities. All orders shall have our prompt and satisfactory attention. Fishermen in ordering should be careful to request that their nettings be made of the "GOIjD MEDAL" twines, furnished only by ourselves. AMERICAN NET * TWINE CO., decl7,fp BOSTON, U.S.A. J. J\ ST. JOHN! »gg-WE CAN ALWAYS SAVE YOU CASH.^ir 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. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. JUST RECEIVED: 300 Sacks CATTLE FEED. «"CORN. PATERSON DOWNING & CO, janl6 th,s,tii,tp NOTICE OF POLL ANDCANDIDATES.Electoral District ok' St. John's Municipality, to Wit : PUBLIC NOTICE is hereb • given to the Electors of the Electoral District aforesaid, that a Poll has been demanded at the Election now pending for the same, and that I have granted such Poll; and that the persons duly nominated as Candidates at the said Election, and for whom only votes will lie received, are:— For No. 1 Ward. I.—COLLINS R. H. Collins, of St. John's, Mechanic. 2.—HARRIS. John Harris, of St. John's, Merchant. For No. 2. Ward. I.—BARNES. Frank J. Barnes, of St. John's, General Merchant. _____ Thomas Keating, of St. John's, Publican. 3.—SOUTHCOTT. John T. Southcott, of St. John's, Architect. For No. B Ward. I.—DIAMOND. Levi Diamond, of St. John's, Stove Dealer. 2.—MUIR. Charles F. Muir, of St. John's, Marble Worker. 3.—ODEA. John V. ODea, of St. John's, Commission Merchant. For No. 1 Ward. I.—POWER. Michael Power, of St. iohn's, Master Cooper. 2.—TOBIN. Michael Tobin, of St. John's, Grocer. For No. 5 Ward. I.—ANGEL. James Angel, of St. John's. Machinist. 2.—CALLANAN. James J. Callanan, of St. John's, Grocer. Of which all persons are hereby required to take notice and lo govern themselves accordingly.Given under my hand at St. John's this 17th day of January, iSq6. THOMAS BKIEN, Returning Officer. DIRECTIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF ELECTORS IN VOTING. EACH elector, on entering the room where the Poll is to be hold, shall declare his name, surname and addition.After so doing he shall receive a Ballot Paper in the above form. Each elector, if required by the Deputy Returning Officer, the Poll Clerk, one of the Candidates, or one of their Agents, shall before receiving his Ballot Paper, take an oath of qualification. The voter is to vote only for one Candidate. After receiving his Ballo) Paper the voter shall go into one of the compartments, and with a pencil there provided, place a cross in the division containing the name or names of the Candidate or Candidates for whom he intends to vote, thus X The voter will then fold the Ballot Paper, so as to show a portion of the hack only, with the initials of the Deputy Returning Officer; and shall hand it so folded up to the Deputy Returning Officer, and the Deputy Returning Officer shall, without unfolding it, ascertain that it is the Ballot Paper which he furnished to the elector, and then immediately place it in the I>:t 1 lot Box. The voter shall forthwith leave the PoUing Station. If a voter inadvertently spoils a Ballot Paper he may return it to the Deputy Returning Officer, who will give him another. If a voter votes for more Candidates than he is entitled to vote for, or places any mark on the Ballot Paper by which he can afterwards be identified. his vote will be void and will not be counted. If a voter takes a Ballot or Ballot Paper out of the Polling Station, or fraudulently puts any other paper into the Ballot Box than the Paper given him by the Deputy Returning Officer, he will be subject to he punished -by tine of Five Hundred Dollars, or by imprisonment for a time not exceeding six Months, with or without hard labor. To-Night, With a glorious sheet of Ice Professor Power's Band in attendance. F. W. KNIGHT, Proprietor. Rooms to Let.--One or two Rooms to l«t. furnished or unfurni«he r » * in the said Municipality, will be open on \<>. 1 Ward. Wednesday, the 22nd day of January, NO. 1 Booth :—At the house of James A-D* 1896, between the hours of 9in the Vavasor, 22 Ilovlestown, for Electors ™£!?Ingn*nd ® m «venine for Klectors 1 il , ' . ... .. whose surnames wiil begin with the letters only whose surnames begin with the attached to each Booth in the different Wards, iettei* A, Is, ( . jn order to publicly receive and hear applica- Xo. 2 BOOTH:—At the house of Michael tions to be admitted to vote at such Polling Fitzgerald, 30 Cochrane St., for Electors Booth from any persons whose names may only whose surnames begin with the S*! °m,t,t> ?T the, list»of dlly«qu^" inft*,l" n v "P n v t t nee* voters entitled to vote at such Booth, ieu< rs if. lit, r, «, U, l, .1. but who ji, tll clajm to he otherwjse qualified Xo. 3 BOOTH:—At the house of Richard Voters. Mil entitled to vote at such Booth Skiflington. 29 Colonial St., for Electors THOMAS BRIEN only whose surnames begin with the janlBi3fp Returning Officer. letters Iv, L, M, N, O, P. Xo. 4 Booth :—At the house of "Widow nilDI I Al tf\mF If\ X? Barry. 40 Colonial St., for Electors only rUDLII/ IIU I 11/ L. whose surnames begin with the letters _ .„_,.„„ ,„ „„„.* n v s T IT V W "V V 7 \TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at vv. n, . . 1, v, ▼, "?-V *»*•" tne next Session of the Newfoundland XO. M Ward. Legislature the persons hereinafter mentioned No. 1 BOOTH:—At the house of John will apply to the House of Assembly of this Congdon, 26 Prescott St., for Electors Colony tor a grant of a Charter of Incorporaonly whose surnames begin with the tion, by which the said persons hereinafter letters A, B. C. mentioned, may be created a Body Corporate w„ * ~,, , «-rir-ii- aD(I Politic, by the name of "The Saint Xo. 2 BOOTH:—At the house of William John-s Street Raiiway Company,"' for the Harris, 12 Mullock St., for Electors only following objects and purposes:— whoso surnames begin with the letters To construct and maintain a double or D, E. F, G, H, I, J. single Iron or Steel Railway, and to operate NO. 3 Booth :—At the house of Joseph the 9ame hJ the force or P w«r of electricity, English, 71 Queens Road, for Electors or Buch otheur moti™ ?°™er as th« s»i |
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