Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1896-04-13

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM Vol. 18. Price : One Cent St. John's, Newfoundland, flonday, April 13, 1896. $3.00 Per Annum. No. 86. Advices by Telegraph. ADVICES FROM BAY URGENT. Bankers Cutting Bnit and then Leaving for the Fishing Ciroiuids—American Schooners Arriving Every Day. Special to the Evening Telegram. Bay L'Abgest, April 11. Herrings have struck in at last at Long Harbor and Conne River; but none at Rencontre and Bay-de-North. We want a change of wind. All the Grand Bank and Fortune Bankers have baited. American schooners are arriving every day for bait. No bait has been carried to St. Pierre yet. People are hanging on till the eighteenth. The lobster factories are all ready. Wind cast. Most of the banker? arc gone to the Gulf. NEWS FROM THE GULF. Meat Cove, C.8., This Afternoon. There is now no ice east of St. Paul's. Here it is heavy and closely packed, but light and open at the Mfagdalens and moving cast. No vessels. A Terrible Crime Unearthed— Dominion Parliament Adjourned.Halifax, N.S., April 13. A man and woman have been arrested for murder. The dead bodies of several iufants have been found In the river Thames. All the bodies were weighed down with bricks. The Dominion Parliament adjourned Saturday at midnight, after a continuous session of 129 hours. The remedial bill made but little progress. (Special to the Evening Telegram.) Cape Kace, This Afternoon. The steamers Newfoundlandand Ulunda passed west, the former at 6.30, the latter at 11 a.m.,and the barqt. Corisaitde went iuward at :{ p. no. yesterday. The S. >S. Lord Lansdowne went cast at 7..'J0 a.m. to-day. Wind west, light, line and clear. Bar. 2i).OQ; ther. HO. S.S "PORTIA" ARRIVES. The S.S. Portia, from Xew York and Halifax, arrived here at ;*.45 o'clock this afternoon, via Bay Bulls, where she put in this forenoon to report ice and orders. Capt. Farrell has the ship decorated with booting, the Governor's daughters beini; on board. There is full cargo—oil on deck. Twenty-eight bags and one basket °f mail matter. Saloon passengers are •Messrs. lvter Saunders, Graham Fraser (Bell Isle man), and 11. Blatoli: Mrs. Farrell and Misses Murray r2s and Eva Karlo. Two steerage passengers. SPOON COVE METHODIST BAND OF HOPE. The members «f the above gave an en" tertainnient on Wednesday, April l3t. The chair was taken by Mr. Jacob Street, readings, &c., were well giveu by the followiug:—Miss Garland (school mistress), Mrs. Albert Goddard. Misses Alice Goddard, l.ella Bcayley, Jessie Moulton, Kllen Hilliard; Archie <«oddard, Fred Goddard. Willie Goddard, Wilson Paul, and Bertie Mitchell. The library hi connection with the Sunday School was then opened by Mr. Jacob Street in a few well-chosen remarks. Ureat praise is due to Mr. John Ware.sr., who worked so energetically in collectlnSS funds for the library. AN HONORED VISITOR Among the passengers by the steamer I'rand /Mc from St. Johu's, Nfld., on Anursday, was Rev. Brother J. L. Slatwy, who is on way to return to Dubliu, leavinjr jus. s, Xnmidian this evening), n ,3 yeara spent in tho Colony. The Kβ*. Brother while in Halifax is the «vest of Hi. Thn?. Grace, 242 Loekraan Jt- Mr. G. was a pupil of the ttev. pother iv the capits! elfy of Frolnnd.— Amdian Recorder. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Auction—onions, etc J.-B. Curran & Co Auction—beef, etc James Hynes Auction—furniture..... P. C. O'Driscoll Auction—furniture,etc....J. B Curran & Co Auction—horse, heifer, &c M. A. Bastow Beef and mutton Martin Brothers Sausage?, halibut, etc T.J. Edens Shop and house for sale .see udvt Pictures framed, etc W. Farsons Millinery announcement Mrs. Cairr.s Bp- Feild College notice see advt Ladies' Emporium see advertisement Nftd stamps wanted see advt Waterproof Cloaks aMarshall & Rodger Onions • Martin Brothers House to Kent apply at r>2 Cochrane St Apples Edwin Murray Boilers, etc. lor Sale J >hu Ledingham Barilla Ash Soap Shirran & I'ippy New Books Dicks & Co >Tew Gools .Millcy & Macintosh New Seeds John Score Scott's Emulsion see 2nd pigo Spring Goods Marshell & Rodger Opening Notice Spencer College House to Let apply to Arthui \V. Knight . House to let W. Cornickl "Sprieg Goods G. Knowling UniOH Marine Insurance Co , Ltd...see adv't Cod Seines, etc. R. A. Barnes Flour Paterson, Downing & Co Cheap Provisions Barnes & Meehan Cows, etc. for Sale M. A. Bastow Codtish.ctc George Neal Halibut, etc J B. Curran &Co Apples and eggs George Ncal Cheap Groceries at The Blue Store Tiemises to Let see advertisement Ginger Beer Jokn Bulley Ayre Price-) for the Coming Week. ..J. J. St John To Let—bouse apply to F D Lilly Wauted—barmaid apply at this oflice Wanted—a kitchen-maid..apply at this oflice Wanted—a servant apply at this office Wanted—a cook apply at this cflice Wanted—a farm hand...M. Connors, butcher Wanted—two girls aPply at this office Wanted—a housemaid....apply at this oflice Wanted—a baker, .apply at West End Bakery Wanted—a servant....apply at 43 Militory-rd MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ,rT laETempoim. i r: ....Millinery, flan ties, Dress Goods,Crepons, Laces, Silks, etc., etc.; Parasols, Umbrellas, Mackintoshs, Gloves, Lace Collars, Eton Collars and Cuffs. IMIIOO A DDCDV having secured the services of IYIIO9 V/ArfDCnT an rrAcconpusHED MILLINER, is prepared to suit her Lady clients in the usual FAULTLESS STYLE. aprih3,ii SPRING GOODS! Newest Styles. Latest FasMois MARVELLOUS VALUE. Ladies' Jackets AT  $2.00 and $2.40, worth from $3.00 to $8.00. Ilioso Jackets are iv the Latest Fashion and are literally being Given Away. Lais' Straw Hats, Black & Colored, The \«'« Shapes are Extremely Pretty. Call and see them, they are Just opened. H>J"ew H,i13"130n.SJ9 In 'the most Exquisite Shades and Patterns. Ladies' Cooking Aprons  Ladies' White Muslin Aprons, Trlm'd with Lace and Embroidery. Children's White Muslin Pinafores, wd with Lace &Em*ery. Children's Print Overalls  Children's Holland Pinafores. Hair Plaits, Frizetles, Hair Nets, Side Combs, Back Combs, and Hair Pins, in Shell and Brilliant. MEN TAKE NOTICE  We have just opened a Job Line <»1 MEN'S FANCY SHIRTS, 20c, 30c, 35c and 50c, worth from 30c to 90c G. KNOWLING. Apr ilio.ltp.f.in.w.f NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! _____ \fT'  niLLEY & MACINTOSH'S. Bargains in Every Department. Prices and Particulars in a few days. WATER * COLONIAL STREETS. OUR PRICES FOR THE COMING WEEK: UKIED APPLES 7 cents lb * FRESH COUNTRY VAAUS 33 cents doz CRANBERRIES 44 cents gal POTATOES 5 cents gal TURNIPS 50 cents brl SMOKED HERRING 15 cents box RICE. OATMEAL and ROLLED OATS 3 cents lb CRYSTAL SUGAR S cents lb 350 SMALL HAMS 10 cents lb—retail J, J. ST. JOHN, DUCKWORTH STREET, Barilla ASH SOAP! Jjisl received a consignment of above celebrated pure and Toilet, In Bars: also, in Tablet Form—Perfumed—Unsurpassed for Shaving, for the Bath, for the Baby and Nursery. from Professor Kirk's Papers on Health :— A Soup which is so pure and so mild that it will heal a ran sore, is just the thing for a Child's tender skin. . . . SHIRRAN & PIPPY, Sole Agents for Nf Id. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. m* choice Beef£Mutton Just received  PER " GRAND LAKE," And for sale by MARTIN BROTHERS, A Choice Lot of Beef and Mutton. apl3,3fp ff*AoL| PAID lor Nfld' Wβ Stamps. Highesl Mb prices paid for all used before 1880;  10 per tent, extra if on the original '^fjgj envelopes. &£ HI 1 Shilling Vermllllon $60 3F <M el 2 Pence " ;io £ &m 10c. (Prince), Black 35c &sr ■AC Per 100, 2c. green. $2.00; 1887, S» lc , 60c ; 2 and sc, 75c; 3c, 35c. §3* gj|| Use 21c. lor postage; 1 will pay gp J& face yah c for it. -w- LI I UABf* Wwr Wt Boots 71 Gottingen St., *■ ■Jjt & Shoes. Halifax, NS. -m spencefljcollSjel Pupils will reassemble after the Easter Holidays, on FRIDAY, April 17th. Kf'A full Collegiate Course in English and French, at moderate and inclusive charges. No Extras . . . The Lady Principal will be at the College (Tower Entrar.ce) to receive Parents and Guardians, on Friday, 17th inst., from 3 to 4 o'clock, p.m. apl3,3fp IPPLESrAPPLEST —«.— io brls No. i Apples, "Ben Davis" and " Russet." io boxes choice Evaporated Apples, 50-lb. boxes. Those are nice goods and we are doing best possible on prices, EDWIN MURRAY, apl-i Adelaide Street. AUCTION SALES. 1* O-Morrow, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, at the Waldegrave St. Auction Mart, by Jas. Hypes: 50 pcs choice fresh beef, 10 sacks onions, 10 tube butter, 3 brls beef, 3 do pork hocks, 25 pcs roll boneless hams, 10 doz canned mutton, 3 do do lobsters, SO bxs smoked herring, 5 caddies tea, 1 brl dried apples, 5 bxs soap, 1 new couch, 1 oak bedstead, 1 feather bed; and, at 12 o'clock, 50 doz cabbage, 10 brls turnips, 10 brls potatoes and sundry other articles. apl3 TTO-MORROW, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock» * at the City Auction Sale Rooms, by Jne- B. Currau & Co.: 5 brls choice silverpeel onions, 4 cases choice No. 2 lobsters, 30 doz fresh country 5 caddies new tea, 7 bxs soap, 5 brls new coined herring, 2 new cherToniers, 2 new couches, 1 f. 1. table, 2 dress tables, washstands, rockers, chairs, tumblers, tin washbasins, crockery, lamps, vases, timepieces, books, knives and forks, spoons, etc ; and, at 12 o'clock, 20 doz white cabbage. Don't fail to call and get some delicious fresh halibut and codfish tongues or a few dozen ot new corned herring, at 5 cents per doz. r|N THURSDAY NEXT, at II o'clock, V-f at the Central Auction Mart, by M. A. Bastow : 1 handeome bay horse, 1 do yearling heifer, Ayrethire; 1 long cart, almost new, 2 box caits, 2 horse slides, with frame and shafts, 1 top for butcher's cart, 2 cart harness, almost new, 1 old saddle, lot of stable utensils; at 12 o'clock: cabbage, turnips, potatoes, 1 feather bed, 2 sacks feathers, 2 wash stands, 2 whatnots, 3 ottomans, 2 tables, 2 handsome lamps, 4 glass lamps, 2 bedroom glasses, 1 mantel mirror, lot of good pictures, 60 used books, 2 cruet stands, 1 spy-glass, 2 pairs horse clippers, 50 mane and tail combs; at 1 o'clock: 1 game dog, good breed, 10 brls corn meal. apl3 N Friday, the 17th day of April, at the Residence ot Rev. Wm. Graham, Musgrave Terrace,all his household furniture. Full particulars later. Also, 1 very superior piano, cost about $408. P. C. O'DRISCOLL, Auctioneer. apG,sfp,m,th,s,m,th FURNITURE SALE.-On Tuesday, 28th day of April next, at 11 o'clock, at the residence of R. M. Pratt, Esq., C.E., No. 3 Musgrave Terrace, all the Household Furniture, etc. And if not previously disposed of, one very superior Piano. JNO. B. CURRAN & CO., Auctioneers. apl3 FOR SALE. BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on the premises, on Friday next, the 17th instant, at 12 o'clock, noon, if not previously disposed of by private sale, the now Shop and Dwelling House, with Bakery in rear, situate on the north side of Duckworth Street, e:ist of Kitg'sßoad, formerly occupied by HENRY CASTELLE; leasehold. Unexpired term, 95 and one-half years; ground rent, 819 per annum. The land measures 28 feet in front, and 102 feet from front to rear. The buildings on the land are new, and the location is a firstclass one for general business. For all further particulars, apply to THE COLLECTION and LOAN ASSOCIATION, Room 4, Temple or to J. A. CLIFT, Building. Solicitor. ap13,31p FOR SALE BYPUBLIC AUCTION, WEDNESDAY, 15th inst., at 12 O'clock, On the Premises, ALL that valuable piece or parcel of Land and Waterside Premises, known as M Donnelly's," situate on the Southside of Water Street, in the town of Harbor Grace, and measuring along the line of said Street 175 feet, or thereabouts, and extending to the water of the Harbor, together with the Oflice, Shop and Stores. Also, the cultivated and beautiful Grounds with Dwelling and Outhouses thereon, situate on the North Side of Water Street, ac«l measuring along the line of said street 127 feet and extending to Harvey Street. By order of the Trustee, J. J. MURPHY, Auctioneer. Harbor Grace, March 31st, 1896. ap2,fp,tf Entries and Warrants 20 cente por on" <]n?vi> a«M«. At this Ofllc*. »\''4 MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. MEW ADVERTISEMENT* GRAND VARIETY ORGAN RECITAL AND CONCERT Methodist College Hall, THURSDAY EVENING 16th APRIL. A number of our talented local Organists have kindly consented to perform upon the Grand Organ, and some of our most popular vocal artistes will assist.  serve Keats, 30c.: I'nreserved Seats,2oc. Plan at Milligan's next Thursday. Doors open at 7.15. Concert at 8 o'clock. apG.fp ¥ ondon House. MRS. CAIRNS %g will have her first Show of NEW /fmS§ SPRING MILLINERY, Mantles,/^!fb etc., on Thursday, 16th. :^§S|t * aprl3,3lp  Prnnd I won o (Inorolln" jack and the Willi) I J) UPtJIKI, BEAN STALK" Itf All> OF CO WAX MISSION. ST. PATRICK'S HALL, THIS MONDAY NIGHT. Reserved Seats, 50 and 30 cents; Gallery, 20c: Pit. 10c* Plan off Hall and Tickets at Hessrs. Hiitton <A €o*s. Doors open at 7.15. Performance at 8 O'clock. apo,3fp,th.s,m BY S. S. 'GRAND LAKE." JOT JUST RECEIVED: TURKEYS, BOLOGNA SAUSAGES And CHICKEN; HAM AND TONGUE SAUSAGES. BY THE SS. "VIRGINIA IjAKK": FROZEN HALIBUT. WATER .STREET and I CF\ETIiIQ MILITARY ROAD. I ■ J« aCL/LCIIIWa ©♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦o The ©♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦o Union Marine Insurance Co., Li Capital £1,500,000. The Com pa ii.v returns 5 per rent, and 1O per rcnl. rebates of all premiums. I«on*«'n |»ai<l without any cost or collecting premium. On behalf of the above Company, we will Insure Produce to all Parts of the World, By Steam or Sail: also. Fishing Schooners at Reasonable Rates. JOB BROTHERS & CO., apiill.lin,fp,<'od Agents, Bp. Feild College WILL OPEN a^ter vacation ON SATURDAY, APRIL 18th, at 9.30 a.m. Boarders must enter on the day before. X.li.—This i> a good time for young boys to enter for th<' purpose of getting into shape tor the new year's work, commencing in September next. For particulars Apply to WJI. WALKER JiLAdiALL. 8.A., Principal. BOOKS, Per s.s. " Ulunda." Jameson's Raid, its cause and effects; We Three and Troddles, by R. Andom, 40c. A Change of Air, by Anthony Hope, 50c.; His Grace, by W. E. Norri*, tOc. The Judge of the Four Corners, by G. B. Buzin, 50c. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler, by A. K. W Mason, TjOc. A Kogues Daughter, by Adeline Serjeant, Me. At the Sign of the Cat and Kocket. by 11. Dcßa!/ac, 50c An Aide-de-Camp of Napoleon, by (iereral Count de 50c. 'ilic Exploits of Gerard, by A- Conau Doyle, 50c. A Biver&itld Romance, by Mrs Edward Kennard, 50c Mrs. Falchion, by Gilbert Parker, 50c.; A Monk of File, by Andrew 50c | The Young Ladies' Journal, and Weldon's Ladies' Journal for April.J To arrive by Grand Lake, via Placentia, this afternoon, latest English pepers and Magazines. PICKS &. CO., MERCHANTS BLOCK. Dir*Ti inncFRAMED, cop|E°AND rlvl U ENLARGED, AT .:: ::: :: PARSONS' Portrait Studio, A ™y°f Mouldings to OIA in . ~ select from. Pictures framed at 3io water 51, reasonable prices*^ NEW ADVERTISEMENT* ScTlapar" Onions. To arrive by s.s. " C&ve Pircton," from Boston, due on the 14th ii»st. Barrels Glee "Danvar" Onions. Will bo sold Cheap to close Sales. ...MARTIN BROTHERS... aprill3,3fp ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦••»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I Sparkling Ginger Beer. | ♦AT JOHN BULLEY AYRE'S 1 ♦ Inner and liOwer ♦ J Shops I I Sparkling GINGER BEER. \\ tf ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«'«•*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ APPLES AND EGGS. Just received per SS. "I'oitla," from Halifax, 10 Brls Choice Apples. 25 Cases Fresh Eggs. CEORCE NEAL, »prill 3 Btcks Cove FOR SALE! IMPORTANT TO SAW-MILL MEN & OTHERS. ♦  TWO second-hand Tubular Boilers, each 5 feet by 15 feet, containing 80 3-inch tubes, both in first-class order, with all mountings complete; were removed to make room for larger boilers. Oen be seen at p:iectric Light Works. Will bo sold at a Bargain if applied for at once Also, a Horizontal Engine, 10-iuch by '24 inches, with fly wheel and driving pulley, 4 feet by IG-inch face, in first-class order, newly overhauled. Also, a small Vertical Engine 9-inch by 8 1-2 inch, suitable for Land or Launch work. For further particulars and price apply at the Terra Nova Foundry, East End. JOHN LEDINCHAM. apl3,rn,tu,fp  NOTICE! In the matter ofrae Estate of Kmnia Brine, late of St. John's, Spinster, deceased. ALJj PERSON'S having any claims against the above named Estate are required forthwith to furnish them, duly attested, to the undersigned Executor or Solicitor; and all persona indebted to the said Estate are rt quested to make immediato payment to FRANK .1 MOttlUS, Executor, or ARTHUR W. KNIGHT, Solicitor, Duckworth Street mar2B,lm,fp,s,tu  SfflLTo Rent, a new JBjjaDwfllhi:: House, on Gower St , ncur Kailway Station, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, 5 large Bedrooms, Bathltoom, plastered throughout; Basement, Kitchen, Pantries, etc Fer particulars, apply at 52 Cochrane St ap!3,2fp BTo ~Eet"T)welling Jfijjfl house, with all modern improvement-* and every convenience, lately occupied by Mrs. Capt. Walsh and known ;is the Globe Hotel. Apply to F. D. LILLY, Solicitor. aplOJp  IS? To let, two Mouses, Jfcrrfloiß- on Hamilton Street, withgarden; and the other on Job's Street; for particular* apply toUAPT. WILLIAM KNIGHT, Leslir. Street. mar2,fp,m,s (SSLHouse to let, No. tf&ll 77 Sprlns'lale Street. Po-ses tin given Ist May. For further particulars, apply to W. CORNICK, Consolidated Foundry Office. aplO,fp,tf,eod To Let, over Dicks & Co's Central Bookstore, TWO ROOMS, suitable lor Offices or Sample Rooms; immediate possession; Kent very moderate ; apply to DICKS & CO , Central Bookstore. niar3o,lm,fp,2wy GO! Hearll Ploiopapli At the School of Art to-night (Monay). Songs! Speeches! Band Pieces! Solos ! Opens at 8 p.m. Admission, 10 cents; Children, sc. aplO,fmw,lp For Sale.—Mast Spars, Rigging, Wlieel :md Screws and sundry other articles, all lit for vessel about 90 to 100 tons register; for particulars apply to SAMUEL CONGDON. Master Shipright, or to J. H. MOSS, oflice 342 Water St. m2,3m,fj>,m,w,l Wanted, a Kitchen-Maid; only a girl who has been a general servant need apply; good references required ; apply at this oflice ap7,<p,tf Wanted, a Girl to tend BAR. Good wages given to proper person. Apply at this oflice. aplO,fp,tf Wanted, by ist of~May, a STEADY MAN to take charge of a iitrm. Apply to MICHAEL CONNORS, butcher. apl3,(p,tf Wanted immediately: a good, plain C6)OK. Apply at thie oflice. li Wanted, a gen'l servant, where a Housemaid is kept. Must be well recommended. Apply at this officeap!3.2fp WantedT a first - class Baker; one who understands Cake and Biacuit linking; ap;>ly at the West End Bakery. ap!3,li Wanted, a good General Servant; also, a Nursemaid; must have good references; apply at this oflice. apl3.3fp Wanted, a Housemaid ; appl? at this oflic?. apl3,fp:tf Wanted, at once, a good General Servant; references required; apply at 43 Military Road. npl3,2fp