Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1888-02-29

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. Vol. 10.  Price—One Cent. St. Jot-tit's, N. P., Wednesday, February 29, 1888. $3.00 Per Annum. No. 50. St. Jofir/s, N. F., Wednesday, February 29, 1888. $3.00 Per Annum. No. 50, By Telegraph FERDIH-ND REFUSES TO LEUVE Russia Preparing for War. BRITAIN WILL NOT IITUIIM. —*— Union Square Theatre Burnt —♦— Halifax, N.S., Feb. 29. Prince Ferdinand will not leave Bulgaria till compelled by force. Russian war preparations continue. Italy, Ausuia and England agree that Ferdinand's election is illegal, but decline to disturb tbe peace of Bulgaria. In tbe House of Commons tbe rule requiring only a majority of one hundred" to enforce cloture has been carried by a vote of 256 to 135. Toe rule increasing the Speaker's power to order the withdrawal of unruly members has been adopted. The Liberal caucus at Ottawa will adopt unrestricted reciprocity with the -United States as a platform. One hundred thousand settlers are expected in Manitoba next summer. Union Square theatre, New York, has been destroyed by fire. FROM THE WEST COAST. Skiffs Obliged to Retreat. (Special to the Evening Telegram.) Channel, Last Evening. The weather to-day is dull and threatening, with a strong breeze from the northeast. A large number of skiffs went out to the fishing ground early this morning, but they were obliged to beat a retreat, owing to heavy sea and FROM CAPE RACE. (Special to the Evening Telegram.) Cape Back, This Evening. Wind N.N. W., blowing a strong breeze, and weather fine ami clear. The ice ha 9 moved off, bat there are no vessels in Bight. NEW ADVERTISEMENT*. Auction—beef, butter, jowls, etc James Hynes Auction—freehold property J.J. Collins Wafted—l,soo youths and men James Bryden Dwelling house for sale George LeMessurier "Speed the plough" see advertisement Academia institute meeting William J. Meehan Baltimore jowls-cheap B. AT. Mitchell Life and tontine policies bought Geo. LeMessurier H.I.E.S. meeting tbls evening Annapolis valley apples Clift, Wood k Co T Pony, sleigh & harness for sale apply at this office Wanted—five girls apply to Geo. LeMessurier HI. E. S. ■ The Home Industries Society meets at 8 o'clock This Evening, to receive report of Industrial Exhibition Committee. feb29,l TEA NOTICE ! BE NOT DECEIVED! OUR SHILLING TEA [Is. per pound] is the best Tea for the price this market affords. It can be had in chests of 60-lbs. for $12 [twelve dollars] per chest. Better TEA at correspondingly low prices. The envy of all tea-men inTerraNova. Caddies of 20-lbs. for $G [six dollars] per caddie. Address Mcßride's Hill or Brooking's. j*o24,fp,eod JAMES MURRAY. Preserve your pre- /f£\ Eyes*~9ut from//-*#***-%► \ effects of sun and[_M|fcyi^ snow, by procuring a pairjj_CS____t o. Smoked or Colored Glasses, at N OHMAN'S, Atlantic Hotel Building feb2o,fp ' AUCTION SALES. To-morrow, Thursday, at 11 o'clock By JAMES HYNES, [At iiis Booms, opposite Messrs. Job, Brothers k Co. 25 QTRS. PRIME FRESH BEEF, 1 i 1 T-BJLS BALDWIN APPLES, 5. BOXES OB l\j X> aoges, 15 cheese, 5 bxs biscuits, 3 brls pilo bread, 50 tubs butter, 5 brls pork trimmings, 5 Jjarreli iowls, 5 brls heads, 20 tins ground peas, 3 brls fres codfish, 1 brl tongues, 1 side sleigh, 1 catamaran, 1 brea sleigh. And at 12 o'clock: feb29 100 -DOZ- 0-A.-B-B____a-.8--1 Very Yaliale Brie. Mi. House (FEE-SIMPLE), On Duckworth Street, to be Sold by Public Auction. I AM AUTHORIZED TO OFFER FOR SALE B Public Auction, TO-MORROW, THURBDAI 12 o'clock, on the premises, All that Valuable _»_-_ BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, (Fee i-nHo-l simP ■ situate on the South Side of Due ■ worth Street, adjoining the residence of J. ] ■W Collins, and yielding a yearly rental < $200. Supplied with water, sewerage and gas-fitting This dwelling house being a part of the Estate of tl late John Collins, is ordered to be sold by request Legatees'. All particulars On application to JAS. J. COLLINS, Notary Public Office: 348 Duckworth St. And Real Estate Brok« opp. Fishermen k Sailors* Home. or, JAMES R. COLLINS, Executor, febU,fp - 189 Duckworth Strei Valuable Freehold Property for sale t Public Auction. T WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AU X tion, on Thursday next, the Ist day of March, at o'clock, on the premises; All that Dwelling House a Land situate on the West side of King's Road, at pr ent occupied by tenants, and bringing in a rental off The above described property was formerly part of 1 Davis Estate. Particulars on application to f§b?B T.W,IiWTr-^lsat«^fi^f i tIfEW ADVERTISEMENTS. )M> and OTHERS. «♦> — WE HAVE FOB SALE ABOUT 40 Tubs Canada Butter, slightly •___»__-____--_-_------_---*-----" off" in color, but of good flavor, which we will sell CHEAP, to close out Sales. feb2M.fP BARNES * Co. TIE ANNUAL TEA MEETING, in connection with the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Will be held in the BABEMEOT OF THE CHURCH, QUEENS ROAD On Wednesday, February 29th. ;. _ -f-_B4 ©_* TAB-LBS AT *.** _r\H_. -*. PROGRAMME *; Tea—Grace. Address—Chairman Rev. T. Hodgkinson Song Miss Harris f Misses Barnes and Smith, and quartette | Messrs. Elwortby and Simpson Song Mr. Earle Address Rev. O. Boyd Song Mr. Hepburn Reading Mr. Haddon Song ..Mr. Duley Address Rev. W. Graham INTERVAL. Song • ..ittlss S. Barnes Violin Solo .«_..Mr. Glass Song A. Miss Soper Address Ilev.*' G. J. Bond Song •••• Mr. Elworthy Song Miss Cross Song Mr. Simpson Vote of Thanks. i The Ladies have decided to cater themselves, and nothing has been left undone on the part of  to make it a grand success. Tickets 40 cts. each, to be had at the shops of Mrs. J. H. Martin, Mrs- Murray (West End), Mr. G. Langmead, and J. H. Martin & Co. feb2B,2i F. MARTIN, Sec. Com. ~ , ___-■ ~ ....,, i a—- _———----— —- Direct Steal iron Ikpl i 11. THE FOLLOWING FIRST-CLASS FULL powered Steamers will be despatched from Liverpool direct to St. John's :— On 20th March S.S. 'Durham City,' 3092 tons. On 7th April S.S. ' Boston City/ 2334 tons. On 15th May S.S. 'Saint Louis,' 1862 tons. B__TRate of Freight, 225. 6.'. sterling, and 10 per cent primage. Apply to C. T. BOWRING & Co., Liverpool, or, BOWRING BROTHERS, St. John's. feb2B,3w,fp o*r_, Sa-le, ! AT BROO KING'S, the following lots of choice Flours: SUPERIOR EXTRAS. 201 barrels " White Star." 511 barrels *** Bijou." 866 barrels " Tab's Patent." 126 barrels •* Stbckwell." 835 barrels " Shamrock." i 230 barrels " Lyceum." 166 barrels •' Queen." f 2435 barrels. •j "" STRONG BAKERS'. 396 barrels *• Pillsbury's Best." 125 barrels " Warrior." 124 barrels " Baker's Gem" i5O barrels " Castilia." 695 barrels. ~ No. 2 EXTRAS. 135 barrels •* Success." 164 barrels " Tea Rolls." 68 barrels " Gold Flake." 385 barrels. ~ SUPERFINES. 31 barrels *« Northbank." b3 barrels " Excelsior." 57 barrels " Challenge." 28 barrels " Reciprocity." 138 barrels " Milford." . 490 barrels " America." . \_. ■ 777 barrels. ~" FINES. 86 barrels " Prescott." _*, 90 barrels " Continental." 153 barrels " Opal." 295 barrels " Banker's." ' 5- 125 barrels " Golden Wreath." j, 250 barrels " Herald." 5 161 barrels •' X. L. C. R." 9 JjJ 49 barrels v Canadian Rosebud." he 1209 barrels. of feb28tfP JAMES MURRAY. "• PRELIMINARY NOTIOIL I MeihodistßenevoleuiConcert nd I Will be held in COLLEGE HALL, on EVENING, stli of April. *** I irST'Proijranime and oilier particnlars c I |ftser on, \ febW.fp _  8' '■ ■ ■.' I , ■ - ! [ S 1  NEW ADVEBTINEItIENTS. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TSI6T nLUD 7ET AT BRTDEH'S CBEAF -ill, XTTE WANT 500 YOUTHS to capture as many black cloth coats at 1)1.04 YV each, and 1000 men to seize on onr stock of tweed and cloth coats from $1.50 and up. Any style to be found on this side the Atlantic. Frocl coats, swallow tails, reefer, sack or jumper, which ever you want com, and get it at once. Cheapest in the market for cash. Our stock of pant. and vests is also large, and marked at EXTRA ORDINARY LOW PRICES feb29,2i . • "SPEED THE PLOUGH!" A VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT tn*e auspices of the Newfoundland Agrlcultura j__L Society, and the distinguished patronage ot His Excellency Henry A. Blake, Esq., C.M.G.,) will be hel< ON THURSDAY NEXT, MARCH Ist, IN THE ATHEN£.M HALL. THE PROCEEDS OF>THIS IINTERTAINI__SNT will be devoted to the development of Agricultural pur suits in the Colony, as may be hereafter decided by the Committee. The Committee have succeeded in securing the best musical talent, and a very enjoyable evening may be anticipated. The attractive programme will be an nounced by the Chairman. Admission—numbered reserve seats 30-cents; general admission 20-cents. Reserve seat tickets on sale at Mrs. Rouse's, Water Street, and at the door; sreneral admission payable at the door. Door, open at 7.15, p.m.; Entertainment commences at 8 p.m., shatp. ' feb29,2ifp GRAND MASQUERADE Fancy • or«s • Ung ■ Carnival. PARADE RINK, THURSDAY EV'C, Mar. Ist. •; ii i ttti i—. i t i » ■ i « -i t t « i i i » i i i ■ . i . t~ i i .. i i i i i i i i i i i HP HE 2nd Grand Masquerade will take place at the Parade Rink on THURSDAY, Ist March, JL (ice permitting), under the auspices of Professor Bennett's Rand. Maskers' tickets 20-cents; Spectators 10-cents. *f__TThe ice on this occasion will be reserved for Maskers only. Tickets may be obtained from the following gentlemen of the Committee:—Messrs. P. Laracy, Chairman; T. Keough, T. Skinner, G. Williams, N. Snow, A. Smallwood, J. McNamara, J. Callanan, J. Curtain, and W. Bulger. ,  *JT Look out for the Grand Street Parade by the Brass Band on Thursday Afternoon. feb2B,-Mfp SMOKED - TURBOT. -j—;—;—i—;—,,,jjjjjjijiiiiiiiiiijii■i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i > i i i i i i t i i i Harvey's Butter Bread 8-cents per pound. I-SfrThis Bread is very palatable and cheap, because it can be eaten with pleasure without adding Butter.<__=l -•—,—- it i i i i i i i i ■ i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i ■■ i ■ i i _■" White Marble Soap 5 cents per bar. *£3"rit is preferred by housekeepers who want a fine pure soap instead of the common article that is now so abundant. Its clear whiteness is the result of its purity. IE1. -F* .A. IR- -LNT _E5 X_i!_-, february2B,fp _ 131 WATER STREET. For 23s- per Barrei- IS THE BEST IN THE MARKET. y__|ijL Accidenta y struck a ,ot of 20° : barrels. BEST Send for sample, to GEORGE E. BEAHNS. STANDARD - MARBLE - WORKS. a A-SJBLii-rTi 287 New Bower Street SUoMMM. QoOOTn fmiMjjf 8£) I invite the public to inspect my large and very excellent stock Iff L_ji__Ll Bo_» Heads*ones' Monuments' lombs> Mantelpieces, &c, 41-31 Ql r <MwrJtl®V'Orm\ mM At rates sufficiently reasonable to defy competition. I guaran- ffA W km m*- BP tee solid stock and the best of workmanship. B_TOutport or__•«-___. Mm m WX ders solicited. Designs cheerfully furnished by letter or other;»ES=^ II m P_3 wi6e. irJTSpecial reduction on all goods ordered dur—=-_*_-*E-*a-"__B e~-er_-S-~*~~-- g • -___h_Hl__l I*r_TWmrH*El jau2B,lm,6W,fp J AJQLt-a J -LCI-CM J X-tC-Ci. gul■:-jdopiwio-:m, LECTURE. ON SALE AT THE EABT END COAL DEPOT, Tuesday evening, march 6th,-a w ____ m _-. ■ \J Lecture will be delivered in the Star of the Sea North Sydney Coal, b the Rev. M# P, morbis, in aid of the Orphan Glace Bay Coal, Boys of Villa Nova, subject:—  -Little Glace Bay Coal,  """tissssnxs urn two Go _fin Jnlßfls" IRDERS TAKEN AT S. WOODS'S HARD- 1M *" OTIJE..^TT'„„. ware Store and transmitted to us immediately by Tele- t*±Z£++2.  phone. Sent home at lowest market rates. *p"*_rAdmission fee—2o cents. Tickets to be had at all JOHN WOODS & SON. ££T "*• I~tm to comm'na' *' **&£*?• b27,3ifp,eod ; " -E3Co"io.s© To Xj©t. IfcTo'W Xja-.r-L<3_i-ri.gr. Ex " Portia" from the Mills via Halifax, TO LET: Ne. 3, Park Place, Renme's . : f I Mill Road. Supplied with all con-n Barrels of FLOUR, o^ venlences: GAS, WATER, Ac. MOWY Whitenett, known 38 Unexpired term of Lease: 3 w\ ■ti it fklk _n al\ m years, from May Ist, 1888. "||A||,f KKKlll C-TFor further particulars, apply to £f J._U M. mfIwMJIMmJ t SHANNON 1. .Al)|ss MURraY MEW ADVERTISEMENTS. I , , _,_ . . . . - _ — - -. 675. 6d. OR $13.50 PER BRL. B. A T. MITCHELL'S Fancy Biscuit k Provision Store, feb29,3fp 318/ water Street. 'f ' ■ **- _—__————__—__————__——————————— * THE REGULAR QUARTERLY meeting of the ahove Institute will be held at their Booms on to-morrow, THURSDAY evening, at 8.30 o'clock. A full attendance of members is particularly requested. twrtl. J. IfIEEHAN, b29,2ifp Secretary. Tie Annual Festival of the West Circuit Methodist Sunday Schools will be held in the COLLEGE HALL on FRIDAY, MARCH SECOND. A splendid Programme is in preparation and a very enjoyable time may be anticipated. Tea on the tables at 6.45. Tickets 40 cents each, may be had at the shops of Messrs. Ayre & Sons, G. S. Milligan, Shirran & Pippy and J. Steer. E. J. KNIGHT, feb27.m,w,f Sec. Com. _?0"R; S-A._"_i___. Hkkoleklgta Situate on East Side of Barnes* Lane, near Oil Factory. Leasehold Term— 999. Ground Bent $36. For particulars, apply to george LeMessurier, feb29,tf Solicitor. ■Mills: rTIHIS BRAND ON THE BARRELS OF OUR JL Choice Annapolis Valley Apples, is a sufficient guarantee of their good quality. Only a few barrels now remaining. Secure one immediately. feb29 CLIFT, WOOD A Co. NOTICE! AND  TONTINE POLICIES _-_grßought at highest cash prices. Loans on same negotiated at reasonable rates. For further particulars, apply to GEORGE LeMESSURIER, feb29,lm Solicitor. FOB S-AXj-E, A few barrels of . Choice EatiDE Potatoes 98. PER BARREL. THOMAS WALSH, feb2B,lw 18 Water Street, West. Tlseleiis" Sixpenny" Hams. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER SHlPment, consisting of Ten Cases more, of those delightful Hams, which an overwhelming impulse of benevolence impels us to still sell at the low price of SIXPENCE per pound. Remember! Thk Sixpenny FOR SALE^CHEAP. Pony, Slugs aid Ims. feb?9,2i C_TApply at this office.  WANTED: WW Five Girls to proceed to Canada. Must be well recommended. Apply to George LeMes- Burier, Solicitor. - -e029-3ifp WANTED: WW By a gentleman-THBBB UNFURNISHED BOOMS, with board and attendance. Address— P.O. Box, 844. *• feblB,fp |A| ANTED: WW A GOOD GIRL for general house-work, to proceed to Truro, N.S. Good references required. Apply at this office. - ■ feb2B,-4fp \A# ANTED: WW To purchase!-60 HEAD OF C ATTI-E; a —A PEW tpAIivTBS. Highest cash  ***'•-- • "Jj. M. COURTNEY, 418 Water Street, i If '