Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1891-03-13

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL. 13. PRICE: ONE CENT. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1891. $3.00 PER ANNUM. No. 61. Latest by Telegraph. m TIMES COMING! Hit Gwrimt GmitK LOAN FOR RAILWAYS In Newfoundland. SEVENTY LIVES LOST IN ENGLAND ♦ A Disastrous Hotel Fire. ♦  Halifax, N.S., March 13. The British Government has promised, under certain circumstances, to guarantee a loan for the building of a railway in Newfoundland. Papers relating to Newfoundland bave been promised for Monday next. Goschen says the reported arbitration is correct. The British and United States Governments have agreed on a basis for settlement of the Behring sea difficulties. Blame repudiates the mare clausum claim, and the American claims are tow based on a ukase of the Russian Emperor seventy years ago, forbidding vessels to approach within one hundred miles of the coast of Behring Sea. England never admitted the Russian claim. England is willing to submit the general question of arbitration. Over seventy lives were lost in England by the late storm. A fire in a hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad destroyed thirteen lives. Tbe House of Commons voted fifty thousand pounds for the relief of distress in Ireland, and one hundred and thirty-six thousand for light and railways. >-•••-<  FROM TWILLINGATE. . »  Sealing News. SICKNESS ABATING. » Twillingate, This Afternoon. Spring* Fresbets. March weather to date has been more like May; every day is warm, and the melting bdow is foaming in streams through the brooks. More snow fell this February than for years in the same month; now it is nearly all gone. The prevailing winds are east to south-west. The Prospects for deals are good. The punt crews did fairly well yesterday, but had to go a long distance. We want north to ea9t winds. The bay is clear. Hodder's echooner sailed from the Coastal Wharf on Wednesday. Xine Steamers came around Cape Fogo yesterday, and steamed northward. Five schooners are in eight, and it is thought the main body of the ice is in a solid jam, as we have had no sea this winter to break up the fields. The Freemasons will give the children an entertainment next week. Measles is subsiding. Diphtheria broke out in one poor family, resulting in four deaths, last week. FROM CAPE RACE. (Special to the " Evening Telegram.") Cape Race, This Evening. A fore-and-aft schooner passed west at 2 p.m. Wind northeast, moderate and foggy in the forenoon, but clear now. Barometer 80.25; thermometer 39. Extinguished With Little Difficulty. —A fire broke out last evening in tbe basement of Mr. Wdlc'e dwelling house, Victoria Street, but was extinguished with buckets of water before much damage was done. The firemen were promptly on tbe spot and bad tbeir hose trained to tbe threatened spot, but Superintendent Dunn forbade the luiioduction of the stream of water till the firat-named means were trisd, thus preventing unnecessary damage. LOCAL EVENTS. Acknowledgment.—l beg to gratefully acknowledge the handsome sum of $60.00 from J. P. Grace on account of the Mohawk Minstrels, and to thank them, and all concerned, for their services on the occasion. —Mrs. J. Gleeson, Treasurer Ladies' St. Vincent-de-Paul Society. »  The Foreign Mail Arrives.—The mail-steamer Conscript, Captain Walsh, got in here at 7.30 this morning, making the passage from Halifax, in spite of the fog, in fifty-seven and a-half hours. She has a full freight and brought the following passengers :— From Halifax—W. A. Munn, Mr. Beck, John G. Munn, J. H. LeMessurier, J. Hyman, Mrs. R. M. Pratt, Master Stephen Pratt, Miss Nellie Pratt, J. E. Rendell, George D. Whalen, J E. Burgess, Charles Polivet, R. C. Ayre; twelve in steerage. B. I. S. Concert Club.—St. Patrick's Day, in the afternoon, the concert club of the Junior Benevolent Irish Society will give an entertainment in St. Patrick's Hall. The principal attractions will be the athletic exhibition, and we are informed that some of the youth are equal to professionals in this line. There will be a very amusing farce performed, and some lady and gentlemen friends will enliven the time by singing some very select pieces. Go one !go all! NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Auction—beef, venison, etc Clift, Wood & Co Auction—mutton, apples, etc J. & W. Pitts Auction—beef, mutton, etc J. B. Curran & Co Auction—beef, cabbage, etc M. A. Bastow Auction—be«f, pork, butter, etc Hynes& Burke Turkeys, sausages, etc T. J. Edens Seed and eating potatoes James Murray Turkeys, apples, etc James Stott Tea. flour, etc St Jobn & Fennell Turkeys, geese, sausages, etc Kennedy & Co Turkeys, geese and ducks J. & W. Pitts Cheap flour ...James Murray aLiiotion Sales. > — To-Morrow, (SATURDAY), at Eleven o'clock, ON THK WHARF OP TAS. & WM. PITTS,—SO pieces J choice Canadian mutton, 25 qtrs choice Halifax beef, 20 brls N.B. apples, 100 tubs choice Nova Scotia butter. mar! 3 FRESH MEATS, ETC. To-Morrow, (SATURDAY), at Eleven o'clock, ON THE WHARF OF PLIFT, WOOD & Co., —30 quart- ers fresh venison, 10 qtrs fresh beef, 20 carcases fresh mutton—ex s. s. Volunteer, just arrived; a lot fresh poultry, consisting of—turkeys and fowls, 10 brls parsnips and beet, 100 dozen large cabbage, 100 tubs N.S. butter. marl 3 To-Morrow, (SATURDAY), at Eleven o'clock, AT THE EAST-END AUCTION** Mart, opposite Job. Bros & C 0.—300 pieces choice fresh beef and mutton, 10 brls family mess Eork, 10 brls loins, 5 brls heads, 5 brls pates, 20 tubs utter, 15 tubs olco —10-lbs. each, 30 choice hams, 5 cases tomato sauce, 1 long cart, wheels and axle; and at 12 o'clock—loo doz cabbage, 10 brls turnips, 10 brls potatoes, and other goods. mar! 3 HYNES & BURKE, Auctioneers. To-Morrow, (SATURDAY), at Eleven o'clock, AT THE CENTRAL AUCTION Mart—4oo pieces choice fresh beef and mutton, 50 tubs oleo, 10 suits tweed, 20 prs men's pants, 20 men's vests, 20 boys' vests, lot men's shirts, 10 dozen scrub brushes, 1 fret saw, 1 gun, 1 pr boots, 1 stone beer keg, 3 revolvers, 20 vegetable dishes, lot glassware, 1 feather bed, 2 tables, 2 iron bedsteads, 1 bookcase, lot sashes, muskets, 10 brls turnips, 10 brls potatoes, 50 bxs soap. 50 bxs pipes, 10 brls herring; and at 12 o'clock—so doz choice Nfld. cabbage; at 12.30—2 boys' sleighs, 1 carryall, to close sales. mar! 3 M. A. BASTOW, Auctioneer. To-Morrow, (SATURDAY), at Eleven o'clock, AT THE CITY AUCTION SALE- Rooms,—200 pcs choice beef and mutton, 30 tubs choice Nova Scotia butter, 11 brls potatoes, 12 boxes smoked herring, 5 cases salmon, 1 brl partridge and marsh berries, 15 tubs oleo butter, 10 small hams, 6 sides bacon, 1 couch, 1 round table, 1 spring balance, to weigh 300 lbs., 1 child's cot, 1 perambulator, 6 suits clothes, 10 doz forks and knives, 6 doz spoons, 3 watches, 3 clocks, 2 washstands, 1 cheflbnier, 1 chest drawers, and at 12 o'clock, sharp—3o doz choice winter cabbage, 10 brls choice turnips, 4 brls choice apples. marl 3 J. B. CURRAN & Co., Auctioneers. FOR^ALEr Lobster Factory—A Rare Chance. "PHE subscriber having directed his * attention to other business, is prepared to offer for sale, cheap—A LOBSTER FACTORY, situated at McLellan's Cove, Highlands, Bay St. George; the ground has only been fished for two years—'B9, '90; in '89 there were 600 traps, and 660 cases lobsters were put up; in '90, with 250 traps were packed 200 cases. The Factory is in good position—a stream of fresh water runs alongside; the building is 32-ft. by 22-It., 10-ft. post; the appliances and equipments are in good order, and consist of 1 boiler, 2 bogies, packing table, 2 washers, 8 pens, 6 trays, cracking shed, small log house, rope for 300 traps (being used), 150 traps, and others that can be repaired, 4 cords wood, etc etc Apply to A. NARDINI, feblO.fp Sandy Point, Bay St. George. coal; (Afloat and in store ) For sale by S. MARCH & SONS, North Sydney Coal (Old Mines). Glace Bay Coal (best quality). Anthracite Coal (chestnut, stove, egg, &c). 150 Tons Welsh Steam Coal (smokeless) • Sent home at lowest rates. Wholesale & retail, flB MXI» ADVJBRTIBJE9IE2VT*. NEW AJDVJERTISKMEMTS. Knowling's Slaughter Sale OF READY-MADE CLOTHING. o-o-o-o-00-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-0-0-0-0-0-0-o-o-00-o-o -o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o- MEN'S TWEED SUITS at 52.50 MEN'S TWEED SUITS at 52.70 MEN'S TWEED SUITS at 52.90 MEN'S TWEED SUITS at 53.20 MEN'S TWEED SUITS at 54.20 MEN'S TWEED SUITS at 55.00 MEN'S BLACK DIAGONAL SUITS at 54.00 MEN'S BLACK DIAGONAL SUITS at 55.50 MEN'S BLACK DIAGONAL SUITS at 87.00 MEN'S BLACK DIAGONAL SUITS at SB.OO of the above goods are from 30 to 50 per cent, below regular prices. GEORGEKNOWLING. march6,4fp,fmwf JUST RECEIVED, [1 S.S. "COmJPT 50 choice Turkeys, New York Sausages, 20 boxes Moir's Soda Biscuits, 25 pails Assorted Jelly. T. J. EDENB, - - 153 WATER-BT. marl3,fm\v,fp Retoefl Itel-jjflßdfcH While we always Sell Cheap, TXTE SHALL, DURING FEBRUARY & MARCH, SELL ALL KINDS » ™ of Winter Goods at prices considerably-below usual rates for cash. We are now offering SPECIAL BARGAINS in the following:— ' Ladies' Winter Jackets, Ladies' Wool Squares, Ladies' Hosiery and Gloves Dress Goods, Flannels, Blankets, etc. Gent's Lambswool Underclothing, Hosiery, Gloves, Ties, Braces,etc. Lot Ladies' Kid Boots half price, Lot Gent's Laced and E.S. Boots half price. Tea 25c. the lb. Tea—a special lot, equal to any 40c. Tea. Samples for testing freely given. ________ feb-J3,mwf,fp BLACKWOOD & BLAIR, (O'Dmryer's Corner.) 0-0-O-0-O-0-0-0 .. 0 Have been appointed Sole Agents in Newfoundland for the sale of UPTON'S CELEBRATED TEAS! A BOON TO TBE Sin We have received our First Shipment! TO LOVERS OF THE FRAGRANT BEVERAGE:—Lipton's Tea Estates which cover many thousands of acres of the best Tea land in Ceylon are at an elevation of 5,000 feet, where nothing but the choicest Teas are grown and to give an idea of the labor required in the cultivation and manufacture of Tea on these Estates, there are upwards of 3,000 Natives, independent of Europeans, constantly employed. Lipton's Teas direct from the Tea Garden to the Tea Pot. No middlemen's profits to pay. In buying Lipton's Tea you get them at planters prices; consumers of the Fragrant Beverage, thus saves not less than six to eight intermediate profits. NOTE THE PRICES: MAGNIFICENT BLEND-82 and 48 cents per pound. EXTRA CHOICEST CEYLON AND INDIAN BLEND-60 cents per pound. This is the finest and most delicious Tea the world can produce, and is equal if not superior to what is sold by most Tea dealers and grocers at 70c. to 80 cents per lb. We sell from a quarter of a pound up; 5 and 7-lb. lots packed in patent air-tight canisters, without extra charge. Lipton's Teas have a more exquisite aroma and delicious flavor than any Tea ever introduced into Newfoundland, They have undoubtedly reached a pinnacle of success never before attained by any Tea in the world. LARGEST TEA. SALE IN" THE WORLD. We are in a position to supply the most delicious Tea the World can produce, at prices impossible for any other tea dealer to sell at. We specially ask the Poor to buy our Tea at 32-cts. per lb.; it is better than you can buy elsewhere at 50-cts per lb. TERMS—CASH BLACKWOOD & BLftIB, Sign of 3 Lamps. WHERE IE THE CROWD«! WHERE DO YOU THINK? TX7HY!—Down to BRYAN MITCHELL'S, to buy—soo barrels Flour— vv best brands, 50 barrels Choice Canada Butter, 25 barrels Family Mess Pork—so to 60 pieces, 200 bags Corn—ll2-lbs. each, 100 bags Cattle Feed UNDERGROUND PRICES. ::::::: 99 WATER STREET*. Variety is Charming 0-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-OH><>^ RECEIVED per S.S. Conscript—A large variety of the latest Spring Scarfs, comprising some 324 dozen, beautiful patterns. Also—our first spring shipment of Gent's. Felt Hats, at the Great Provider's, 371 Water Street. marcb6jfp MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. IBW ADVERTISEMENTS. ■RECIPROCITY.' To be or not to be, that is the Question! But it is a POSITIVE FACT that IMMENSE ADVANTAGES may be derived for the next SIX WEEKS by purchasers of DRAPERY & MILLINERY GOODS, BOOTS, SHOES, &c, calling, inspecting and buying at S. O. STEELE'S Popular East-End Warehouse. In order to meet the DEMANDS of the present DULL TIMES, and also for the purpose of CLEARING OUR SHELVES for New Spring Goods, we have determined to hold a GRAND CLEARING SALE (commencing Saturday, March 14th,) during which THE ENTIRE STOCK will be exposed at SWEEPING REDUCTIONS on all former LOW PRICES. Come, see and buy. We stake our PAST REPUTATION for selling at Bottom Prices as ample security for Genuine Bargains being had at this great BONA FIDE SALE. early. 129 Water Street, East-End. mar9,3fp,mwf When: Cash: is: Scarce WE WILL HELP YOU TO SAVE IT. Try our Tea — at 24c. per lb Try our New brand Flour.4sc. stone Try our Tea at 30c. per lb Maizea 20c. per box Try our Tea at 50c. per lb Taffy Tolu 40c. per box ST. JOHN & FEMjT^^^ Wlal Do Yen TM ol TMs For a Fact. AT A RECENT PUBLIC TEA SALE AT LONDON (MOST all TEAS " are sold on arrival at London by Public Auction,) a lot of extra choice Tea sold for 87s. sterling per lb., and was resold by the purchaser to another tea firm at £$ 10s. per lb. A further fact:—Our new 50c. Tea is a choice article, sure to please; just buy a and judge for yourself. F. FAIR/IsriElLlj, 131 WATEB-ST. FASHION £ OTHER BOOKS March part Young Ladies' Journal. February parts Myra's and Weldon's Journals. Family Herald, Review of Reviews. Something to Read—latest, Every Week Vol.—latest The Art of Painting on China, 30c. Trees, and how to draw them, 30c. The Art of Mural Decoration, 30c. The Art of Transparent Painting, 30c. The Art of Marine Painting in Oil Colours, 30c. The Elements of Perspective, 30c. The Young Ladies' Guide to the Work Table. Macaulay's Essays, complete, 27c. [Molloy, 30c. The Passion Play at Ober Ammergan, by Rev. Gerald Moore's National Airs, cloth, gilt, $2.50. [from 60c. Moore's Irisb Melodies with music, paper 40c, cloth The Thistle, a miscellany of Scottish Song, cloth and Sir Walter Scott's Works, 14c. each. [morocco. J. Fenimore Cooper's Works, 14c. each. Captain Marryat's Works, 14c. each. GARRETT BYRNE, mar7,fp Bookseller & Stationer. 6,000 Tons Fresh-Mined COAL! TN order to make room in our large * coal shed, we will sell for the next 10 days, as follows, for spot cash : North Sydney Coal, 245., or $4.80 per ton. Sydney Reserve Mine Coal 245., or #4 80 pr ton Sydney Intern'l Mine Coal 235., or $4.60 pr ton Glace Bay Coal 21s. 3d., or $4.25 per ton. Our Customers may rely that our Coals are of a very good quality, and full weight guaranteed. jan3o,fp,f\v H. HOREV A Co. LECTURE. QN MONDAY Evening next, March 16th, Rev. Geo. P. Story will deliver a Lecture in Cochrane St. Church, subject,—** Oar Hymns and their History/* This Lecture is supplementary to the one delivered in the College Hall. A largely augmented Choir will render the Hymns. A Collection will be taken up in aid of the recently organized "Friendly Help Society.'' Lecture to commence at 8 o'clock. marl2,fp A LL persons having claims against " the Insolvent Estate of Nils Ohman, of St. John's, Jeweler, are requested to furnish the same, duly attested, to the undersigned, immediately. And all persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES s. Pins, FRANK D. LILLY, marl2,fp Trustees of said Estate. Jj&To be sold—A new I^Ssand comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, the property of Capt. Robt. Thorne, situate on Fleming Street, opp. the School; containing drawing room, dining room, 3 bedrooms, pantry, underground kitchen and vegetable cellar; for further particulars, apply to tbe subscriber on the premises CAPTAIN THORNE. - max9,6fp Turkeys, Geese 1 Few I, HALIFAX SAUSAGES, BOLOGNA SAUSAGES, iFHeuco^s, marl3,2fp Ex Conscrirt. Newfoundland Seed and Eating Potatoes : — Black Mignons, Champions, Hen's Nests, Scotch Apples, Prolines, etc., $2.00 per barrel, for sale at Brooking's. mar! 3 JAS. MURRAY. Just Received, Per s.s. Conscript, 2 brls Dressed Turkeys, from y to 12-lbs. each, 2 kegs Halifax Sausages, 5 brls Choice Table Apples. marl 3 JAS. STOTT, Turkeys, Geese and Ducks, IN PRIME ORDER. FOR SALE BlT& W. PITTS, 50 Fresh Turkeys, from 5 to 15 lbs. 25 Pairs Fresh Geese. A Few Pairs Ducks. marl 3, A CUP FLOUR, $4.80 per brl—Blackfriars. U_TFor gale at Brooking's. ™r!3 JAS. MURRAY. Notice, an experienced BOOK-KEEPER has leisure in the evenings, and would be glad to obtain employment; books adjusted and general office work; satisfaction guaranteed; address " 8.," Teeeqram office. marll,3fp Wanted, experienced GIRL who can do PLAIN COOKING, to go to Shediac, N. 8., to whom good wages will be paid; apply at the.office of this paper. mar7,7fp Wanted, 2 gentlemen require BOARD and LODGING in a private family ; Military Road preferred; address "X.," Telegram office. _____ >3f_ i New Cabbage, New BUTTER—everything fresh and new, at our New ; Caib Grocery Sftore. JAMES MURRAY-