Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1898-12-16

              r THE EVENING TELEGRAM. No. 295. 01. 20 Price: One Cent. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1898. $3.00 Per Annum. I Mil fete For Railway Curzon Starts from London for India- The " Atlantic', Towed Into Halifax by the M Elton." Haiikax. N.S., Dec. 16. The French Chamber of Deputies yesterday voted two hundred million francs for the construction of the Indo-C'hii.i se railway. Lord Curzon, the new Viceroy, started from London for India yeslerday.The steamer /i,'-'"/! towed the Atlaitiii* to Halifax yesterday. The Atlantic was a fortnight drifting help- Insly about the Atlantic. SUPREME COURT. in Chnmbtrs—Hr/nre Mr. Justice Sulci son. Tiie hearing of the insolvency ca«e of J. J. Brady, grocer and baker, was continued thi? forenoon in chambers. Many of the creditors were in Couit, their interests being looked after by Messrs. W. R. How ley, 11. Emerson and VV. Wood. Tlu; witnesses examined were VV. 11. Franklin and Adolph Arns (Brady's partner). Brady was recalled and examined by Mr. W. 11. II orwood. his c >un«ei, who pleaded ably for the insolvent. Ills Lordship commenting on the fact that where intent to * Defraud Creditor* war- -liowii, and where giving preferential payments t-> certain creditors to the detriment of others was pro\en, punislinient >pec»lied under the statute should be indicted, when the creditors so desired. In ilr- interests of commercial morality, all must agr< e with His Lordship lb t pniiishnient should be given to check a growing evil; still it is a discounting circumstance to find that those who escaped themselves a iike punishment should be the hardest to call f >r extreme punitive measures. The ca-e, at the ie<|ne-t of.Mr. llowley, for creditors, was adj liined till Wednesday next at 10 30. Meantime an effort will be made to have the creditors agree to a compromise. MIiGHT SCHOOL. More Boys Needed. St. Paul's night bcIi«k>1 opened ond«-r the direction of Father White on Tuesday evening, when tht-ie were but ;i low present, Lust night over Uiiec limes Dumber were in atleudnnce, and things looked bright. The r*v. geutlemau intends starting si singing Haas, in which all hoys with vocal ability may be trained to sing with harmony and sweetness. Besides this new addition to the usual education course given, tbere \rv Sj»< <-iHJ <a<lii»ciMCiitt» offend t<> the !)• vs. For itibtauce, the boy bringing the most companions to t!ie school, during the season, will ;it the expiration of the term receivr a splendid prize. Other good prizes will be awarded the students showing most advancement; the industrious and irell- conducted will nn iit fitting rewards. Why boys or young men should not avail of this splendid opportunity of receiving a tree education is certainly a problem, especially in this modern age of en- Kgbtcnmt'Ut atul knowledge. All atteutioii, encouragement and the best ami highest instruction will be given. Father \\ hi&e expects to see one hundred boys present before tiiis week ends. There is yet another induce- Bent to boys attending regularly, and one which ih generally looked ■poti II iih Extreme iMcMsiir*,, and that is tw<* or three little teas during the run of the year. The rev. diitctor last night promised the boys a " bumper repast ' at the end of the present .season —say the end of Fetnuary— another during the summer, and *till another Xnias time; bill these only to boys who attend regularly. There will be a good and eflk'ieut staff of teachers present, to inculcate knowledge to those who attend. Now, boys, this is a great chance for you; there is every eneourageincnt an<l why should you allow such a brilliant opportunity to pass by unheeded. 'J,he echool opens at a quarter past seven (7. l>) every night; Father White is present during the entire evening. Come up toniglit, and bring your companions to the night school (next Parade Rink) ind all will profit much thereby. PERSONAL NOTES- lii-11 Mi iJ AAi.i) returned to Harbor Grace bv lhi> morning's train. Mi: " m<> Xakuinj, merchant of Sand* . .! iy St. George, left for home o\ ihe Jit to express yesterday evening. Ki v. J. llowk, P.P., Northern Bay, is in town on u business vi-it. The "rev. gentleman, we are glad to see, is tonkin" as well as usual. Pimm--. Atkkkman, who went to Bay Roberts by Thursday's train, is doing good work there, making known the ■aerii- of his great herbal medicine. NE W *im KXTJj. 50 brls F. M, ?m. 100 brls Fam. PORK. 50 brls JOWLS. 50 brls Boneless Beef. 50 brlsHalstead'sdo. 50 ires Spare RIBS. All EXTRA CHOICE. SUITABLjJOR RETAILING. HARVEY & Co. ilciT.fp.ooi! | BLANKETS! g Wo ;ire selling a jps $8 jg| $5 of superior  I English Blankets, I at Cost Prk'CK. IJOHN BARRON h CO., 1 Good fellow's Building. &££ &jj novlS,lmfp,f,tu i|| vmmmmzmmmm Mew Wall Papers. Wo are showing a nice lot of llouni and tiilciica PAPERS, from sc. a piece. JOB PAPERS, in lots. AMERICAN GLASSWARE. TABLE OIL CLOTH. P. LARACY, dec 7 342 Water Mtroot. OCEAN ACCIDENT AND GUARANTEE CORPORATION, of LONDON. Capital . . $5,000,000. Personal Accident EtimiticH4 a Sjuciality. PERCIE JOHNSON, AGENT, aug6,fp,tt Mechanics' Huildiug. Ai rnov TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, AF II O'Clock, osi tlie E'reinise*, 131 New tilower Street, of Stock ot  GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, etc., Belonging to the Insolvent K.-t.,tc of .James <»:ilw;iy. E. W. KKKKV. tiiclioiieer. To Morrow, SATORDAV, at II O'CLOCK, NEAI'S Auction Mart, Beck's Cove 150 pieces choice, tre-li Hod and Mutton. 10 tuh« P.K.I. Hitter, 1 Si;wing Machine. 1(1 brls Canadian Apples, without r< serve. Lot of (il.'issware and < .'rockery ware; also, 10 euts of Venison. 10 i».\s <'rv>tal Soap, slightly damaged; ami at 12 o'clock, 10 do/. large l.'abbage. (jiKOitM': !¥KAI., liioiioiicei*. Tfl-MORHOW, SATURDAY, at II O'CLOCK. At the Aii'-tion Mart of T. B. CLIFT, Agent, 20 (10/i'ii large While i'ABBA'JK. 20 barrels choice POI'ATOKS. 40 barrels choice Tl'lJNll'S. 25 tub- choice 1*.K.1. ami N.S. Butter. To Morrow,~SATUROAy7 AT II 0 CLOGK^ AT TUB  ( KM K4L AICTION MART, 200 pes beef mutton ami pork, 20 tubs butter, 10 brls apples, 10 «lo onions, 1 \o. 2 Waterloo stove, 1 No. S Victoria stove, almost new; 1 Singer sewing machine, lot ol furniture, couches, tables, 1 book case, 1 bureau, 10 pes paper, lot of pictures, I walnut chairs, I bent woo'! rocker and other articles too utine-ious to mention ; lot groceries, sj>ice, etc., •> s -ales and wei^lit-, fish oil pump, i set oil measures, pork pan. etc. \t 12 o'clock, .">0 doz huge white cabbage, 20«lo small Wo, brls potatoes, ,'t ilo tiii nips, 1 hutch r's .slide w itli box complete, 1 ii w slide, I sj<|e >leigli,l bob sleigh.2 oilier slcighn. At 2 fat cows, 1 liorsv, 2 •I ties, 1 doulilc sleigh and cushions, 1 eolt G months old, good breed, and other articles. W. A. II.4STDW, Auctioneer. MKW ADVERTISEMENTS. | JVKW A IM'ERTISEMEXTS jamanmm 00 Look Out for Me, and Get Ready for another Christmas. TO ALL MY FRIENDS,—This is to certify that I have personally inspected the beautiful display of useful orna« mental and fancy stock of the undersigned, and can recommend it as the Best and most Desirable assort2l siit oi appropriate gifts I have yet seen. You will he sure to please your lov<»d with Ejections from this line assortment of popular and vary desirable gifts. Wishing you one and all a very merry Christinas, I remain yours, CAIirZ CLA~JS. Oar Windows are the Attraction of the Town.*°S# JACKSON & COMPANY, decl4,4fp,w,f,s,m The lieading Weit Eikl Ilonse. KEEp |%OVf YOUR B Sara Geaa I la i ■ ,\ow in Stock a Fall I,ine ol Ladles' Suitoned WATERPROOF GAITERS. Ladies' Buckled WATERPROOF GAITERS. Gems' Buckled WATERPROOF GAITERS. Childs', Misses', Ladies' and Gents' Rubber Shoes. S. MILLEY, Water and Colonial Sts. XMAS PRESENTS FDR ILL __ _ _ _ _ (We have a nice line of Ladies* and WA TO HES \ Gents' WATCHES. Reliable ww " " (Time-keepers at Lowest Pimces. __ _ _ fS®17* We are prepared to meet every want in CH AiNS 1 CHAINS, Of all styles-Mull, Watch ,"v ( Fob, Ac. New Designs at Low Prices. °ur Stock of GUV and KNGAOKSIKST rC 3I« RINGS is unequalled. Don't fail to see them. piIUQ [Scarf, Lace. Stick and Baby l*ins. Latest m 01l O \ Designs (in great variety). BROOCHESWcwT""" ~101 """* jr* * Bkl | / and Milvcr. Newest Goods; Wl 9mbv \ Highest Quality; Lowest Prices. ("Yon must see our IlandHome CBI VCDWAPSI J Sterlins Silver wlkVCi a\ ft f\IV S« j Artistic designs; newest I pattei 11s. Prices never before so low. All our .IEWEF.IiERY and SILVEIJWAKE is stamped with lUa llall Mark—Quality guaranteed. f We have Just Received till A 1 i/l &l A ■ I;l selection of Mtickn 1w f\ La 8\ i 113 \»t ■ ■ j (Silver nitxuitcd), -{ crook handles. ■ I sticks bought at ■ ■ 9 I I Vi\tfi j Our Store isiiiialed I free ol eltarge. T. J. DULEY & Co., Jewellers. dec.3,s.w.f.tf. ANI)  See if You are Interested! CHOICE VALENCIA ORANCSS, 10 cents doz. FINEST ALMeiRA GRAPHS, \2 cents lb. CLEANED CURRANTS, 10 cents lb. 2-lb. box French Crystalized FRUITS, 40 cents. DESICCATED COCQANUT, 12 cents lb. 5 cwt. Malaga Broad FICS? 10 cents lb. LICHT BROWN SUGAR, 5 cents lb. I dozen l-oz. Packets Baking or Egg POWDER, in Fancy Box, 10 cents per box. By s.s. "Acadian," I case TURKEYS and I case DUCKS. T l CiICMO DUCKWORTH STREET AND . J. EUtPid, MILITARY ROAD. dec6,tf FOR male. AQtiNTS.—A Saksman of THh Right, litle and Interest in ,,00,j address, to seil the » Dastless Floor a first class Business Stand, ccn- Brush" in all business places anil public trally situated on the North Side of buildings in Newfoundland. Thousands Water Street. Unexpired leasehold, :I\'ren,<!-v 111 ",se 1,1 U* s: ft»d Tipper Citnadu. . . , 1 , . ' Big Motley lor a hu-ller. U niu at once to Uiieen years. Appiy at this orh :e. 11. c. 15AKKR, '24 Duke St., Toronto, nut. decl4,3fp dee9,l\T,fp BW AI>V;;UTI>iEMKXTS. Vow landing at tho wliarf of JOHN WOODS & SON, ex " Ithoda," 336 tons Anthracite, lehigh, Fnriiace, Egg, Stove Nat; ex. W"y. 267 ions North Sydney Coal. Small cargf.es always the be3t. Sent home at current rates. dcelC,'2fp COAL I®"* We offer 800 Tons Screened NORTH SYDNEY COAL ex "Aureola" and "Elliot." Kr CHOICE CARGOES. Sent Home at Market Rates. S. MAECH & SONS. decl4,2fp,w,f ♦SS4BSOSB4®3+ SP »■ WOKhERFOfi 53 I FLANNELETTES f 32 inelics, wide, heavy CV? Z\* Twilled m:»k«», sit 10e. a yard, worth 15c. Cl? ♦ Blouse FLANNELETTES, ♦ P® in Cheek?, Strides and x§ iiv Fancy, at (*y Sfl Be., 9c. and 13c» ♦ JOHN BARRON & CO., * KJ Ooodfellow's Building. I novlB,lmfp,f,tu  We Are Selling TEA ». IS CENTS PER POUND, 4 CENTS QUARTER. CEYLON TEA STORE, Rear Mechanics' Hall. dec9,f,in,w,fp NOTICE TO CREDITOR! In the matter of the Insolvent Estate , of Robert Grieve, James Grieve,. William Grieve and Walter Baine , Grieve, trading in Newfoundland under the firm and style of Baine, Johnstone and Company, and in Scotland under the firm and style of Baine and Johnstone, and individually.TV y OTICE- is hereby given that all per- A\> sons having any claims against the estates of Robert Grieve, Jauics Grieve, William Grieve and Walter Bainc Grieve, trading in Newfoundland under the firm and style of liaine. Johnstone and Company and in Greenock, iu Scotland, under the firm and style of Baine and Johnstone, *ud the said Robert Grieve, James Grieve, William Grieve and Walter Baine Grieve, individually, are required to furnish the same to the undersigned Trustees of the said Insolvent "Estates, or to the undersigned Solicitor for the said Trustees, duly attested, on or before the 13th day of February, A.l). 1809. And notice is hereby further given that after that date the Assets of the said Insolvent Estates will be distributed amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to sueh claims as have been duly furnished as aforesaid. Dated at St. John's, this 13th day of December. A.D. 18!>S. LOiiAR K. ROWRING, ]W. T. KNIGIIT, JOHN C. HEPBURN. W. 11. WAI.KER, Trustees. hs;kkkrt knight, :*:> Henry St., St. John's, Solicitor. M. PECKHAM, HOUSK and 1 Ships BUTCHER. IEITS H VEGETABLES of the bcNt quality always at hand, at the I<OW EST PItIVKS. CUSTOMERS PROMPTLY ATTfcNDEQ TO. KjhTAduireHS: 149 GOWER ST., ST. JOHN'S. decs,4\v,fp E. W. BREEN, AUCTIONEER and 6ENEBAI COMMISSION AGENT, Office 278 Water St., opp. Sewring Bros. iari' lie Subscriber is prepared to sell by Public Auction or Private Sale, Houses Land, Furniture, Etlects and General Merchandise. P**l'roinpt Returns made. Satisfaction Guaranteed. nov3o,fp,tf AUVRHTINKMEVI'S. j KEW ADVERTWEMEiVrS. fnn r\ The old and well-known pre- Ii I IH ■ miscs of CUFT, WOi>D & A. v/ X CO., now under the manage- T"I\AltTTr Ar* A f\T I ment of T* B. CLIFT, will A It/I I I have the usual cars°es o| JL 1\ vl IM. iXvinil 1 * Poultry, Meats, etc., for the CHItISTMAS MAKKKT, of: 1000 head Choice Tarkeyg, 1500 head Choice ftce***, 000 CluckN. 2000 licHd Choice Chicken, 200 <|tr» Ucef, 150 carctiNCH IHnlloii. 50 carcascM I'ork, gOO info* Choice Tahle llutfcr. SOOO btitthclß Heavy ISlack Oats, and choice lot of vegetable* During Xmas week a series of Auctions will be held. THORfIAS B. CLIFT, Auctioneer & Commission Agent. ■—-« ■ jMMHTtwu—iu ■ in. II«II -.rmmmmr-.roj-- .r t laa.aaMii When Shopping  Awlt your tirocer for —^ | NEWFOUNDLAND TEA | and yon will — £ PLEASE EVERYONE AT HOME. 3 nummimmimmmmsz W I I 111 !■ Mil— 111 Mil ■ ■HIIIHI 11IT——■—■mHHrTTI —1 rmmmmm J. J. ST. JOHN. BOTTOM PRICES. 30 cases choice Oranges, 9c. doz Hyson TEA, 60 cents lb. 20 kegs choice Grapes, 10c. lb. Citron PEEI, 16 cents lb. light Brown Sugar, sc. lb. Lemon PEEI, 14 cents lb. Assorted Sauces, 3c. bottle. APPLES, 10 cents dozen. fH«, MiTMl®, EXTRACTS. PASTRY FLOUR (STOCK'S BEST PATENT),*,4O cents stone. J. J. ST. JOHN, Duckworth Street, SMOKE BIG BASS TOBftee©, 5 CUNT PLUUS. OEEESW SICKLE TOBftee©, 5 CUNT PLVGI. ANNUAL VOLUMES, SEASON 1898-9. Dicks & Co., Central Bookstore. QUIVER, CHATifRBOX, GAS-ELL'S FAMILY IM6AZINF, ROSEBUD MKUAL, LITTLE FOLKS, CHUMS, ATALANTA, PRIZE, 00R DARLIKSS. 80-PfEP, BUBBLES, BRIGHT EYES, CHILDS' IHfABiS' MAGAZINE, QUEEN'S LOHOON. SUNDAY, ROYAL ACADEMY PICTURES, SONSHIHE. Other* lo Arrive .per S.S. *4Ulnnda." Oar Show Rooms are Crowded with Holiday Goois. DICKS ti Co., Coodfellow's Block. NOW LANDING, niJl||j)( f Ex " Edward Hutcliings" and " Congo," g |Ei | TWO Cargoes annual DECEMBER Ke.Mt North Sydney fk A H REDUCTION...-^® NCKKKNKI) §"11 H H In store: soo Tons H n S | |J | hbx only kepi in Stock. Anthracite.at; low- VVnba All ,ru:ll..inlce(l. Purchases through the e*t inurket prices. n ... . , „ ~ „ month of lkeeemher subject to u Also, just received, ex " Honavista niinr/wrow  and " Cajie Brclon. SFkCIAJ. ]!>.DtO I lON.—  2ft fan n I MUSICAL GOODS II ill ei O 1 O and RtcqiiMitesi kept iu stock, yyy &JOI 3 C?SO Call mill Ke« uh. It will pay you Old Instruments taken as part payment, of the TWO BKSI' brands «... . . . « M n  01 riiOliltin the m»rk<t,viz: fV \Hi 11 fl SI Q 1,000 barrels PilSsbury's VVUUUOi «.«• GtA QA nar hi>l Pi»UO WlirerOOllW ! at $4.80 per brl. decl:u(l) >t.M slrce, 1,000 brls. Royal Stand- _ , at $4 60 per brl. IVnn kpn nt vtnpy THOMAS WALSH, DdUlLllllH Ml dec 2 fp Water Street. VENISON! VENISON! GMSl!!?i?llISlffl' Quickly and get a regardless of cost. GEORGE EC BECK'S COVE. SH, JjMMEHCES TO'DM NKW ADVIiKTIMSVSIIS. - LECTURE. A Lecture, by request of  Ladies' College Aid Society,VA will be delivered by the R^V. G. J. Bond, B. A in the ;V Methodist College Flail, en- My titled " Never Say Die," on Jr MONDAY evening, Dec. 19, commenting at 8 o clock. Admis'-ion: KrMortol iOclx ; ordinary *«•>»<■* IO«m. I'l:iu "f 11-'ll f"l' reserved scats at Dick* & Co.'a. dc:cl6,'ilp CAlLSiir Grand XmiS Cake Lottery Ou M«NI»IV xislit, wfwillconi" mence on. ({rand ('al»e Lottery, in the shop lately used l»v I. V. PEItV.IN, W»ter Street. The «r.m display of Cakea seen here for \ears and are illifcilti ol tllC l»p*t mnteriul. See the window Saturday night. decl6,3fp Superior Tea. ♦-  28 CEHTs pfR pnuHO. 7 CEN'SQIJMTrR. CEYLON TEA STORE. dcc9,f,m,w.lp 175 l>acU wortli #t. SIS-MiOEIM! Wc have received, oti coiifeiginiißiit, a «in dl lot ol Home-Made B;ac!t Currant Jim, Whirl) wc .vill close out cheap. EQWM MURRAY. A?far %it' NO W AT  COASTAL COMPANY WHARF, WH r, TAKK  fRUIGdT for Conception Bay. dcdG.li IpjJy o» b»aril. BUTTER, APPLES, ETC Just rceciv (1 and lor sale hy C = Oi?CS£ NEAL, KM) tubs CMS I. Butter, 20 bxs do do. 20 Canadian t'iiees'. 20 brls cli tii'c \pplcs. 30 brls IMS.I I'armdps, 10do do Carrots. 100 bagsCinle F eil, 50 do Brail. 2*l tons Canadian I lay. declo UORME NIS4L. VtRY WW! 20 CE#TS Ptß PJIIUD. 5 CfcfclTS QUA-TEH, CEYLON TEA STORE, dcc9,f,m,w,fp 175 Duckworth St. TO LET! IJj tliat Waterside property, be,/fy\ longing to fhe ISstato of the late James Brim:, sit'iate on the southside of Water Street and adjoining Vicars. Harvey & (Vs premises; also, eligible Bui ding Lots situate in Ifoylestown and on Signal Hill K >ad. For terms apply to OK •. J. ADIMS, Administrator, or to %V. HI. Cfi%!*!*, Solicitor, deel4,3fp,w,f,m Duckworth Street. TENDERS! » — WILL be received until noon Satunlay, the 17th instant, for the erection and completion of a Dwelling llou<e pr >pos-d to be built on Victoria Street; p 'its and specilications may be seen at 2(1 F eslivvatt-r Itoad. The lowest or any Tend -r not necessarily accepted. WXI CKUKCHIU,, dcc.M.ffp Architect. I:<>r hale, one Kirstclass Dwelling House, in course of construction on Le Ylarchant Ho id. to t»6 finished tlir iixhont i»v first day ot May next. All latest 1110 I'-rn convi'iiiences, including gas or c B'trieity, hot url cold water, etc. To husini-.a> ni io or o hers intending to reside in that locality, 'his is an exceptionally good chance to secure i r sidcnce there. For plau* of lions.?, s|i■•'•i'ination , agreements and all ' fnrlher p irticul n\s io connection therewith, appl. to Alib'iiKl) J I) ISA HIV, liial EsUto and tji.-ner.il Agent, Building. dcclfyifp r tS?ftTo b3 Let, No. 1 ££f£sl>evon i{ .»v, :it present occupied bv l»ev. A. Itoliertson. Possession given I 31st October. A pply to J. H. .MAIt I'IN, 100 »Varer Street. a23,tu,f,fp,tf 1 ifft a Commodious >I', No 62 New Gower St reel; ago ><1 stand for a grocer or any other husin-Hs; for further particulars i apply on the premises. declß,lwt|> ' i Just received, per * Portia/ I a small shipment ol Winter-keeping Apples, Baldwins and King of I'onipkins, very choice. Call early as tliuy »r<3 rap'nl sellers. Also, to >. arrive per s.s. " Silvia," 000 doa l'resli ISigs. | M. A. U A STOW. decli