Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1920-04-29

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM VOLUME XLD. $3.00 PER YEAR. ST. JOHN S, NEWFOUNDLAND. THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1920. PRICE ONE CENT. NUMBER 98. FOUKTEEN PAGES. WEATHER FORECAST. TORONTO, Noon. Moderate to fresh S.E. and S. winds, cool and ehowery to-day and on Friday, ROPER & THOMPSON.—Bar. 28.95; Ther. 42. Auction Sales! •y' y,: ■ l&i': 'L'LAR DOWOEN ! AND EPWARfrS auctioneer: AUCTION Very Superior Furniture On Friday next, Apr. 30, at 10.30 a.m« |\ TTTF T. A. ARMOURY. a quantltv of very Superior Furniture belonging to the late Mr. Ralph and others. Furniture will be displayed from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 29th. Dowden & Edwards, apr26.4i Auctioneers. SALE BY AUCTION of that Splendidly Situated DWELLING HOUSE, No. 161 Gower Street (last TTest of Victoria St.) House contains 7 rooms and bathroom. Entrance to rear. Long lease. Cheap ground rent. This property is situated in one of the finest dwelling localities of the city and convenient to churches, schools and theatres. More information on application to the undersigned.Sale takes place on the premises on . MONDAY, May 3rd, at 1 o'clock p.m. FRED. J. ROIL & CO., Auctioneers, Smallirood Bldg., Duckworth St. Auction Sales! AUCTION. PLATE 3EEF. At the Wharf of P. J. SHEA, ESQ., Clift's Cove, On SATURDAY NEXT, May Ist, at 10.30 a.m., 10 brls. Choice Plate Beef Sent on consignment and ordered to be sold for the benefit of whom it may concern. P. C. O'Driscoll, Ltd., apr29,2i Auctioneers. AUCTION. UNCLAIMED GOODS. At the Railway Freight Sheds of the Reid Newfoundland Co., On SATURDAY NEXT, May Ist, at 11 a.m^ a large quantity of Unclaimed Freight, • consisting of Personal Effects, Flour, | Pork, Beef, Butter, Tobacco, Bacon, ! Feeds, Peas, Beans, Oatmeal, Stoves, Motor Engines, Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Furniture and Carriage Parts, etc. Inventory may be seen at the office of the undersigned. P. C. O'Driscoll, Ltd., apr29,2i Auctioneers. FOR SALE. Motor Cars and Marine Engines. ; 1 Daimler (Silent Knight), very little j used and equipped with enough | spare parts for 3 years. 1 Chalmers, 6 cylinder, 5 passenger, 1919 model. 1 Overland, big four, 6 passenger; only run 2,000 miles. 1 Maxwell, 4 cylinder, 191f model. ALL THESE CARS ARE DT PERFECT RUPTYTNG ORDER. Also, 1 S-Cylinder, 4 Cycle, 55 H.P. Remington Marine Oil Engine, with complete fittings ready to instal . This engine has done but a few months work. It is as good as new and suitable for 100 ton vessel. 1 6-H.P. Fairbanks Morse Engine. 1 4-H. P. Hubbard Engine. 1 5-H. P. Bulldog Hoisting Engine. These engines have been overhauled, refitted, tested and found absolutely satisfactory. P. C. O'Driscoll, Ltd., aprl7,6i,eod Auctioneers. Valuable Freehold Timber and Farm Land. Tenders will be received at the Office of the undersigned up to 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday, May 4th, for that large piece of land situate at Maher's Siding, on the Reid Newfoundland Railway, only 3 miles from Brigus Junction, and belonging to the Estate of the late Sir W. V. Whiteway. This splendid tract of land comprises 8 square miles—4 of which being on each side of the track—and as the railway runn through the centre, is easy of access, and has some splendid stretches of Birches and Spruce thereon—the Birches on one side and the Spruce and Fir on the other. It is also an ideal spot for farming, and there would be no trouble experienced in loading produce, as there is a siding where cars can be loaded at ease. • Another desirable feature in connection with the property is that the party buying same would be the SOLE owner of all waters on the land, thereby excluding all fishing and shooting over same without license. There is good fishing in the ponds and gullies which abound on same. It is also an ideal place for Sheep Raising, being away from the ravages of all dogs. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. C. O'Driscoll, LtdL, apr2«,7i AvctJeseen. BLUE PUTTEE HALL Cqr. Gower Street and Kiss's may be hired for small SMwHnf Rates: Evenings Afternoons $7.50. Apply W. F. ■0 High Class Inlaid Mahogany and Walnut Furniture This Furniture is being sold without reserve. At the Coach House of MR. K. R. PRGWSE LeMarchant Road, On FRIDAY NEXT, 30th inst, at 10.30 o'clock, a large quantity of Superior Inlaid Mahogany and Walnut Drawing, Dining and Bedroom Furniture. Sale will stop at 1 p.m. for lunch and commence again at 2.30 p.m. Goods sold on Wednesday will be delivered on Thursday, and must be paid for before delivery. aPr2B,2i C. O'DRISCOLL, LTD., Auctioneers. f r "v AUCTION. ery Superior Driving Horse. n SATURDAY NEXT, May Ist, at Onr Auction Rooms, Adelaide St, at 12 o'clock noon, VERY SUPERIOR DRIVING HORSE. This animal is eight years old, ound and good in every particular. !an be driven by a lady. Is not afraid f motors or street cars and is a very Ist driver. Walter A. CD. Kelly, pr29.2i Auctioneer. HOLD PROPERTY FOR SALE. For this week only we are offering t Building Lots, 200 feet rearage, at i reduced price; also one House with 80 x 200 feet cleared land, or more f required; ornamental and fruit ees with use of large field free if ou are interested. Come get low fig"e its now offered for. Possession ithin one week. Why pay any price town? This property only 15 minted to street cars, Cross Roads. An leal residential place. For terms aply WM. BLACKLER, Mundy Pond Rd. apr27,3i FORSALE. lOTOR BOAT—About 16 tons, equipped with 86 HJP. Bridgeport Engine. Boat has two masts and four sails, chains and anchors. ALSO  OD TRAP—6O fathoms on the round and 14 fathoms deep; 6 anchors, 200 to 300 lbs. each; Trap j Kegs, Rope and Chain Moorings, bply to NEWFOUNDLAND PACK- Ng CO., INC., Bay Bnlls, or HOWLEY I FOX, St. John's. apr2o,tf LUll Houses for Sale. The following are some of those listed with us: 2 PENNYWELL ROAD 3 MONROE STREET. 3 FRESHWATER RD. 2 MULLOCK STREET. 3 LeMARCHANT RD. 2 WICKFORD STREET 3 COLLEGE SQUARE. 1 CABOT STREET. Prices ranging .from $900.00 to SSQO.QO cash down will put you in possession of some of those houses. Balance arranged to suit the purchaser. FRED. J. ROIL & Co. Auctioneers, Real Estate & Investment Brokers, Smallwood Building, Duckworth Street. jji r ( r,| c,{ r;j C;( o) r | r.( c;} r( o| c)[ ri\ o) r.) r%{ r ) r,) c,j r.{ c.| r C ~o Houses! Houses!! Houses!!! Is cry of the house, and if you want to sell or if you want to buy a house in town, or farms and houses in the country, just call and I will try and suit you, as I have had long experience in the business and can assure you every satisfaction. If alterations are to be ihade on houses to suit purchasers I can do them. J. R. JOHNSTON, 30 Vz Prescott Street, Real Estate Agent. H |■ i From the inception of our we k*ve steadily on only sending out work of high QUALITY. If you are in the habit of dealing with us you will know the high standard we have set ourselves. If you are not in the habit of dealing with us, why not commence NOW? We car. please you. F. NOSEWORTHY, Photo Studio: 406 Water Street West, Jan2l,3m,eod OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. a - ! !r M ' I C' M ■'C r.j C-,) o) r,{ rJr| -( i-j j ;r) Suppose your property is destroyed by fire to-morrow, are you prepared to meet the loss? If not, why not let the ACADIA FIRE INSURANCE CO. take the risk for a small remuneration ? BAIRD &CO., Agents. VTUM Avalon Lodge, No. 776, E.C., AJ. ft AJL An Emergency Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Masonic Temple on to-morrow (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of conferring degrees.By order of the W.M. CHAS. W. UDLE, apr29,ii Secretary. CITY CLUB. The Quarterly Meeting of the Club will be held ;in the Reading Room this Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock. apr2B,2i Nfld. Highlanders Ass'n. NOTICE. A meeting of the Newfoundland Highlanders' Association will be held in the N. C. O.'s Club Room, King's Road, at 8 p.m. Friday, 30th. Business important. All members are expected to be present. REMOVAL NOTICE.—The troderstgned wishes to announce to hfs customers and the public generally that he has removed his Meat Business from Water Street to No. 2 Brazil's Square: All Local Fresh Killed Beef for Saturday. THOS. GLASCO. - apr 29,21 FOR SALE—Freehold, English Place, Freshwater Road. A large double house with lawn in front; barn, fruit and vegetable garden and meadow in rear; apply to MRS. W. ENGLISH, 28 Dicks' Square, or W. & R. ENGLISH, 404 Water St., Jewellers. apr27,6i,eod FOR SALE Bureau and Washstand for $55. Bureau has large English plate bevelled glass mirror. A snap for somebody. Also for sale Gramophone (almost new) and a lot of Records; apply 27 CHARLTON ST. apr24,3i,s,tu,th FOR SALE-Freehold House and Land on Allandale Road, the property of Mrs. Stafford. For further information apply to B. B. STAFFORD at Theatre Hill Drug Store. apr2o,tf FOR SALE—House, No. 4 Park Place, lately occupied by Hon. A. F. Goodridge; Freehold; Stable and Garden in rear. For further particulars apply to MISS COUTHCOTT, 26 Monkstown Road. marl6,eod,tf FOR SALE—Dwelling No. 51 Duckworth Street, next door West Devon Row; Freehold; possession May Ist; apply R. J. COLEMAN. apr27,eod,tf FOR SALE Cheap, Two For" Touring Can in first class condition; newly overhauled, painted and new tyres; apply to H. BISHOP, West End Cab Stand. apr27,6i FOR SALE—One Ford Car in good condition, at EDDY'S Garage, off Carter's Hill. We also do repairs of all kinds to Motor Cars. Call and see us. aprB,tf FOR SALE—Country Residence situated on Portugal Cove Road, two miles from town; also one General Purpose Hare; apply at this office. apr27,3i FOR SALE —That New Freehold DvreWng and Shop, 82 New Sower Street. For further particulars Etpply to the owner, T. H. DAVIS. apr27,3i FOR SALE—One Ford Car, complete with self-starter and well Found; in' good running order; apply to F. C. WILLAR, Lake House, Quidi Pldl Road, North Side. apr23,6i SCHOONER FOR SALE"EtheI Gale," about 15 tons; apply to rHOS. HARDING, Greenspond, or G. KNOWLING, LTD. apr23,tf FOR SALE Ford Runiboat Car In perfect running order; ipply at THE AMERICAN AERATED WATER CO., Barter's Hill. apr29,61 FOR SALE—A Setter (feaale); well trained; S years old; apply to BERT MULLOWNEY, Bay Bulls. apr2B,2i FOR SALE—Ford Touring In good running order; apply this rtßce. aprSO.tf USE BLUE PUTTEE FLOUR. WANTED! To Rent SMALL HOUSE in the East End. Willing to pay good rent; apply this office. aPr29,tf To the Coal Dealers in Newfoundland: GENTLEMEN,—I have sold and am still offering thousands of tons of coal. Therefore to guard against a shortage for next winter it is absolutely necessary to place your order now. Strictly wholesale orders only solicited.H. B. CHAFE, Commission Merchant, 266 Water Street. (Sole Agent for the Anglo Coal Co.) apr29,2i,th,s To Offer for Immediate Shipment: 500 puncheons NEW GROCERY BARBADOS MOLASSES. 500 brls. HAM BUTT PORK. 100 tierces REFINED LARD. Wholesale only. H. B. CHAFE, P. O. Box 54. 266 Water St. apr29,2i,th,s Book-Keeper Wanted by June Ist, An Experienced Bookkeeper(male or female). AYRE & SONS, LTD. apr27,31 Grove Hill Bulletin Ready for planting now: Roses at $1.50 each Pantries at 60c, per dos. Daisies at 60c, per doss. Ready May sth: Cabbage Plants In variety, $l.OO per hundred, $B.OO thousand. Cauliflower Plants, $1.50 per 100 CASH WITH ORDER. Orders filled in rotation. J. McNeil, P. O. Box 798. Telephone 247. WANTED —To Rent or Lease, immediately, a Dwelling Honse with modern conveniences, West End or suburbs; within a reasonable distance from the city preferred; willing to pay a good rent; apply at this office. apr23,6i WANTED TO RENT  Lease or Purchase, a Shop with back or side entrance preferred; preference given to Gower, Water or Duckworth Streets; will pay the right price for right place; apply to BOX 108, care Telegram Office. apr2B,6i WANTED —To Rent or Lease for a term, House situate in good locality and fitted with all modern conveniences, having 8 or 9 rooms. Central or West End preferred. P. C. OTDRISCOLL, LTD. apr29,3i,eod WANTED TO RENT For one or more years, Dwelling House with modern conveniences; East End preferred; will pay highest rent in advance; apply CJ.F., P. O. Box 427. apr27,6i WANTED Immediately, by Lady, Furnished or Unfurnished Room, with or without board, in private family. Address F.E.M., care this office. apr27,4i WANTED —By a Young Married Couple, 8 Rooms by the Ist June; apply to "C. A.", care this office. apr26,tf WANTED TO RENT A Stable and Coachhouse, centrally situated; apply at this office. _aprl9,tf wanted"to purchase —A Second-hand 8, SH or 4 Horse, power Stationary Gasoline Engine. Address ALEX. GALE, Millville, Codr°y. apr!7,3m WANTED TO PURCHASE —A Secondhand Sulky (wiCjker body). Apply by tetter, stating price, to BOX 812, c|o this office. apr28,31 fHE "PEOPLE'S PAPER"—FORTY-ONE YEARS IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE—IS A LIVE DAILY IN A BUSY CENTRE—STUDY ITS NEWSY ADVERTISING, , WANTED TO RENT—An eight or ten room Dwelling House, with modern conveniences; to take possession any time between this and July; willing to pay any rent asked if in a good locality; apply by letter to BOX 811, care this office. apr2B,4i i I VI WANTED—A General Girl. Apply to MISS O'BRIEN, 278 Water Street. apr29,3i WANTED—Young Man to work in Blind and Upholstery Department, preferably one with some experience. AYRE & SONS, LTD. apr29,3i WANTED —A Maid, with some experience in plain cooking; apply in person at 17 Circular Road. apr29,tf WANTED Immediately, some Overall Makers; also Girls for machine work. To the right persons I will pay good wages; apply to VINCENT GOSS, 317 Water Street. apr27,3i,tu,th,s WANTED—A Cook for an Institution; good wages; apply by letter to BOX 86, care this office. aprl7,eod,tf WANTED—A Boy for Office Work; willing to make himself generally useful; apply this officA apr2B,tf WANTED—Two Experienced Salesladies for Drv Goods; apply to HENDERSON'S, Theatre Hill. apr2B.tf WANTED Good Dining Room Girl; apply to MRS. WHITTEN, Kitchener Hotel. apr2B,3i,w,th,s WANTED At Once, an Experienced Lady Stenographer; must be acquainted with office work and have a knowledge of clerical work; apply by letter only, stating experience and salary required. THE DIRECT AGENCIES, LTD. apr2B,3t WANTED—A Maid; apply MRS. COWPERTHWAITE, 241 Duckworth Street. apr27,tf WANTED—A Smart Boy; apply at once to S. E. GARLAND. 177-9 Water Street. apr27,3i WANTED—A Complete Set of Used Nfld. Stamps; any date; apply "TIBERIUS", this office. apr27,3i WANTED "A Giri wheTe another is kept; must understand plain cooking; good wages to a suitable person; apply MRS. PERLIN. 44 Queen's Road. apr27,tf WANTED—A General Girli for light housework; apply MRS. H. W. PIKE, 35 Alexander Street. apr27,3i WANTED—A General Girl, apply 181 Gower Stret, one door East C. of E. Cathedral. apr27,tf WANTED 6 First-Class Stoveplate Moulders; apply THE CONSOLIDATED FOUNDRY CO., Hamilton Street. dec9,tf WANTED—Housekeeper or Good General Girl who understands plain cooking; good wages; only four in family; must have reference; apply to MISS RYAN, 227 Theatre Hill. apr7,tf WANTED Experienced Vest Makers; also a Strong Boy for the trade. JOHN MAUNDER. 281-283 Duckworth St feb9,tf WANTED A Mother's Help; apply MRS. G. F. KEARNEY, 10 Maxse Street. apr24,tf WANTED An Experienced Man for Dry Goods Dept.; apply in writing to G. KNOWLING, LTD. apr24,tf WANTED 3 Tinsmiths; constant employment; apply JOHN CLOUSTON, Duckworth Street aprS.tf Young Lady for Cash Desk; must be quick and accurate at figures. THE F. B. WOOD CO., LTD. apr2l,tf WANTED—A Maid for general housework; apply to MRS. J. C. BAIRD, "Bryn Mawr", Portugal Cove Road. apr2l,tf WANTED—A General Servant; must understand plain cooking; apply between the hours of 7 and 9 to MRS. H. E. COWAN, 35 Queen's Road. apr23,tf WANTED —. A Compositor for oar Job Department; apply by let- ! ter to Evening Telegram. aprl2,tf WANTED General Girl of good reference; apply ICRS. E. B. MOORE, LeMarchant Road, West of Pafeiek Street apr22,tf