Evening Telegram (St. John's, N.L.), 1891-04-16

              THE EVENING TELEGRAM. VOL. 13. PRICE: ONE CENT. ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND, THURSDAY, APRIL i 6, 1891 $300 PER ANNUM. No. 88 The by Telegraph. JOHN WEST ♦ Commits Suicide, THE BAIT ACT » Successfully Carried Out. ♦ (Special to the M Evening Telegram.") Burin, This Afternoon. An old man of Mortier Bay, named John West, committed suicide on Monday last. He left the house some time in the day, and in the evening his body was Found Hnng-lngfrom the beams of his stable. Instead of potting the rope around his neck, in the ordinary way, he placed it under his chin, thence up around his head. The cause of the rash act is unknown. Good Work by the Flonu. Reliable information from St. Pierre says the Bait Act is carried out very effectively, as there has not been a barrel of herring carried there since the Fiona came on. Some of our banking fleet have left for Fortune Bay. The rest will follow shortly. Lobster fishing operations are being pushed forward vigorously. >-*»*~-<  Halifax, N.S., April IG. The United States Government withdraws from Canadian railways the privilege of carrying goods in bond across the Continent. An ice-storm, last night, wrecked telephone, telegraph and electric light wires, and caused immense damage to fruit trees. Yesterday the Nova Scotia Assembly passed a resolution expressing sympathy with Newfoundland. nW AOVERTISEMENTM. ■ ♦ Auction—lobster cans A. G. Smith & Co Auction—damaged sheet iron R. L. Mare Auction—boots, cinvas, etc JohnT. Gillard Auction—land Dryer & Greene Auction—foundry shares, etc A. G. Bmith & Co Cheese, preserves, etc Kennedy & Co Grand entertainment in Star of See ball New room papers Shirran, Pippy & Co Kelligrews potatoes Beams & Brother Lobster laths, etc at Campbell's Meeting of friends and supporters see advmt Theatre—" Sbaughraun" in T. A. Hall Art exhibition open in Athena-urn Hall Conscript for the North Coastal S.S. Co., Ltd Post office notice J. O. Fraser Wanted—a navigator apply at this office Heavy Black & White oats— KOc. per bushel, at Brooking's and Mcßride's Hill- JAMES MURRAY. Canad'n Timothy Hay In small bundles-$1.40 per cwt., at Brooking's. *pH,fp JAMES MURRAY. A-txotioja Sales. (For the benefit of whom it may concern.) To-Morrow, (FRIDAY), at 11 o'clock, ON THE PREMISES OF GEAR & Co., 17 bundles Galvanized Sheet Iron, marked diamond G. & Co. 46 bundles Black Sheet Iron, marked diamond G. & Co. Landed in a damaged state from on board the S.S. Scandinavian, France, master, from Glasgow via Liverpool; surveyed and ordered to be sold for the benefit of whom it may concern. _ HpHi K. L. MAKE, Notary Public. I»ONlTIVE NAIS. On Saturday next, at 12 o'clock, IN THE OFFICE OF A. G. SMITH & Co., 10 Shares in the Consol'd Iron Foundry Co. 10 Shares in the Electric Light Company. A. G. SMITH & Co., _»pl<? Brokers. On Saturday next, at 12 o'clock, AT THE CENTRAL AUCTION * Mart—2 useful horses. M. A. BASTOW, Auctioneer. OiTSONDAY next, 20th inst., at 11.30 o'clock ON THE PREMISES OF JAMES FOX & SON, •1 he undermentioned Goods belonging to the estate of Edward Sinnott, of Placentia: OE[/\ TDAIUS MEN'S FISHING, E.S. AND ™tIV/ _L laced boots, ready-made clothing, cottons, tweeds, calicos, shirting, canvas, cotton duck, prints, carpets, druggets, room paper, hats, caps, men's underclothing, oil clothes, earthenware. .1011 X T. 4- 11 lAIt l> a Trustee. On Tuesday next, 21st inst., at 12 o'clock, AT TORBAY, By order of the Trustee of the insolvent estate of Margaret Blake, 11 YJVELDB OK PIECES OF LAND, situate m "JL I'orliav. For particulars, apply to __*£«» DKYER & GREENE. Auctioneers. LOBSTER CAWS. On MONDAY, 27th inst., at Eleven o'clock, ON lIIK WHARF OF M . MONROE, 400 Cases (4 doz.each) Flat Lobster Cans. A. G. SMITH & Co., *pie,Wp,t*tt* Brokers. MET* APVKRTIHBMKMTH. NKW ADVERTINKHEITH. New Room Papers! Large Assortment, ~~~ Latest Designs, Dados, Friezes, Papering Calico, &c. jjjJßAggpPY"ft Co: HHlßiiOriaMirliiii (Under the distinguished patronage of his Excellency the Governor and Lady O'Brien), take place at the Star of Sea Hall, on WEDNESDAY, April 22nd, inst. The performance will consist of Historic and Comic Tableaux; to conclude with the amusing Comedy, " Mad as a Hatter." Door open at 7 o'clock ; performance to commence at 8. Reserved seats 50c, to be had at Mrs. Rouse's after 11 a.m. Friday; unreserved 25c. apl6,3fp,tst Per S.S. Curlew from New York, and for sale by BOWRING BROTHERS, 2000 Barrels Flour, viz.: 500 barrels Pillsbury's Best—Choice [ Kerosene OIL in Barrels and Cans. Extra No. 1. Welmington PITCH. 500 brls Superlative—Choice Ex No 1 Roofing PITCH and FELT. 1000 brls Ex. No. 2's—Supers & Fines | Am. TAR, RESIN & TURPENTINE Also per barquentine "Ulster" from Liverpool: Banking and Stream ANCHORS and CHAINS—aII sizes. Flat, Round & Square IRON, Navy Spun & Patent OAKUM. Boiled and Raw Linseed OlLS—in Barrels and Cans. Oak, Carriage and Copal VARNISHES, &c., &c, &c. aPl4,3fp,tts Hsr All of which will be Sold CHEAP FOR CASH. gzkm House-keepers! _ Wg We will send you qtr., half, barrel, of the best Kelli- Potatoes, at lowest prices. BEARIMS * BROTHER, HDIIS MM j SEMES What we all want to hear. While yon are waiting, appoint a deputation, call down to BRYAN MITCHELL'S and see his stock:—2so barrels Flour:—all grades, 50 tubs Choice Butter. 300 bags Corn, 100 bags Cattle Feed. NO COERCION PRICES. ON SALE BY T. J. EDENS 20 brls Pork Loins, 50 brls F.M. Pork, 20 brls Jowls, 25 barrels Beef, 25 pails Baker's Jelly (very cheap), 20 cases Florida Oranges. lalßlMlfait 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 £5 10s. per lb. A further fact:—Our new 50c. Tea is a choice article, sure to please; just buy a £-lb. and judge for yourself. 131 wateb-ot! From the East! From the West! Come from all parts ! Where you are sure to get best value for cash. 250 barrles Choice Family FLOUR. |2JTbarrels JOWLS. 25 barrels Light Family PORK. 30 tubs Canada BUTTER. 30 barrels Packet BEEF. j Harvey's No. 1& 2 BREAD, cheap ST. JOHN ft FERNELL, - - 1M BMWOBTH STBR TOW ADTBRTIIBMBWTg. lEW AI>*ERTIIEMEMTS. WE HAVE RECEIVED! Ex " Scandinavian," a full lino of • o=O=o-O-O=O-OH>-O-O-O-O-0-0-0-O-0-O-0-0-O-O-O-0-0-O-0-O-0-0K)-0-0-0-0-0-0-O-0-O-0.0-O-0-0.O=O 00-o-oo^o-o OnrUsnal First-ClassGroceries, and solicit the patronage of all requiring a good article at a reasonable price. Specially Blended Teas, a large assortment of Soups and Canned Meats, English Cheese, Scotch Oatmeal, Imperial Peas, Preserves & Confectionery. ,„.,,,„ KENNEDY » Co., 207 Water-St. BROWN & IYIILLEY Are to the Front with an extensive purchase of part of a Bankrupt Stock- ALL THIS WEEK WE OFFER LAD if S7 MAN TLE S! "-*-*—*-* * * * * **,'*,** *..*,** USTAt very low prices to clear. These goods must be sold out early. BROWIff A IYIILLEY, Water Street, East. THEATRE! T.A.HALL! 0-O-O-OKM)-OHM>-O-O-O-O-O-OhC^ "The Sliaughiaim," o-o-o-o-c-o-o-o „ -u-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-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o 0 FRIDAY EVENING, 17th inst. Proceeds in aid of New Chapel of Mercy Convent, Military Rd. Mr. Patterson as " Con." Song and Dance between " Con " and " Mrs. O'Kelly." Admission 30, 20 and 10c; doors open at 7; performance at 8. New music, will be furnished by Prof. Bennett's Orchestra. aprill6,li JL.New Boot Store, 248 WATER STREET, 248.  *T*HE Subscriber begs to inform the public that he has started business on his own account. His motto will always be PROMPTITUDE, PUNCTUALITY and SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP. Thorough hand - made Boots and Shoes, such as will defy competition, will be offered from this establishment at lowest possible rates. Ladies' and Gentlemen's FINE Boots and Shoes requiring superior mechanical skill will be made A SPECIALITY. Repairing executed with neatness and dispatch. The subscriber would not place before the public a BOGUS advertisement, and bis customers and patrons generally will always find it to their advantage to leave their orders at 248 WATER STREET, jg- A liberal share of patronage Is earnestly FREDERICK SMALL WOOD, apriU3,lmfp 248 Water Street, opposite Goodfellow & Co. .:. POTATOES.:. Eight Shillings per barrel. FOR SALE BYJT& W. PITTS, 100 Barrels Potatoes. These potatoes are hand-picked and are superior in quality. apl3,fp :for_§^le 62 Barrels Choice Clear PORK »pu,fp J. T. CILLARP. COAL GOING UP! We will sell what we have in stock at old prices: North Sydney $5.00 per ton Glace Bay $4.00 per ton Slack $3.00 per ton Sent home from Brooking '3. JAS. MURRAY. FORBALE The undermentioned Vessels, belonging to the firm of Messrs. James Fox & Sons: Schr. Aerolite, 79 tons, built at Souris, P.E.I in 1887. Schr. Lavinia, 70 tons, built at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia in 1876, rebuilt in 1889. Schr. Souris Light, 79 tons, built at Dundas, P.E.I. in 1884. Schr. Delight, 75 tons, built at Souris, P.E.I. in 1886. Schr. Treasure, 80 tons, built at Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, in 1875, rebuilt in 1888. Schr. Arthur Jim, 54 tons, built at Exploits in 1884. have good inventories. For further particulars, apply to ap9,tm,fp J. T. GILLARD, Trustee. TleutJobß'sJilciiialGoicll. NOTICE 2 HTHE Municipal Council being de* sirous of laying out the grounds of Bannerman Park in a tasteful and economical manner, invite plans and specifications for that purpose, and for the plan which they select a prize of $50.00 will be awarded. All competition plans must be marked with a Motto, and be accompanied with a sealed letter bearing the same Motto on the outside, and containing the name of the competitor. They must be sent to the undersigned on or before the 29th inst. (By order), P. W. KELLY, Tbe Municipal Offices, Secretary. Duckworth Street, lltb April, '91, fplo P. C. O'DRISCOLL, No. 1 Uiicon Street* I Licensed Auctioneer AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. | ALL Auction sales will receive best I attention. Parties having household j furniture to dispose of, will find it to | their advantage by calling at the above address. ap2,6fp,st POST OFFICE NOTICE. TWT AILS for Salmonier and S. Mary's will be despatched from this office on Mondays and Thursdays until end of the year, closing at 9 o'clock on the morning of despatch. J. O. ERASER, P.M.G. General Post Office, St. John's, N.F., Bth April, 1891. 12fp SHINGLES. 100,000 M Clarke's Beach Shingles, for sale at Bs., ($1.60) per M, at Brooking's. apio,fP JAMES MURRAY. Large and Commodious Dwelling Houses on Alexander Street. TO BE 80LD bTpUBLIC AUCTION, lOn MONDAY next, 20th inst., at 12 o'clock, ON THE PREMISES, [if not previously disposed of by private sale,J THAT LAKGE, commodious property, belonging to Mr. E. Squires, situate on Alexander Street, | near the Park, and containing a large and newly! built double dwelling house, with yard, garden and good stable. The House is thoroughly built, with mansard roof, and everything in first class condition. It is situated in an open and healthy locality, and quite convenient to the business part of the city. Unexpired term, 55 years; ground rent, $32.00 per annum. The above property can be purchased freehold if required. For lurther particulars, apply to Mr. Squires, on the premises, or aPI 3 JOHN B. CURKAN & Co., Auctioneers. COOP BUSINESS STAND. FOR BALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Wednesday, 22nd April, at 12 o'clock, OX THE PREMISES, [If not previously disposed of by private sale,] THAT Commodious and well-finished Dwelling House and Shop, No. 196 New Gower Street, I opposite J. Eagan, baker. This property is splendidly located for a good business stand, and contains shop, 9 rooms, yard, stable, and back entrance. Un. expired term, 27 years. Ground rent, $40 per annum. , For further particulars, apply to 3lra. Walsh, on the I premises, or aplB JOHN B, CURRAN * Co., Auctioneer?. hjbw ADVKRTi»i<:ivii<:vr». Clieapst Jn Town! Landing ex Pioneer, at Campbell's Lib Wharf xoo M. Prime Lobster Laths, ALSO  200 M. No. i Clark's Beach Shingles. IST Note the address— »pi 6 149 Water Street It: is intended to despatch JL aArthc s.s "Conscript s^^^^^r North, as far as Tilt Cove, calling at intermediate ports, on Monday, April 20th. Freight will be received meantime in the sheds, at the Coastal Wharf. NFLD. COASTAL S.S Co., (Ltd.) apl6,fp 'Under the Patronage of their Excellencies the Governor and Lady O'Brien), The Art Exhibition is open  TO-DAY (Thursday) in the Athenaeum Hall, from 12 at noon to 10 p.m., and will continue open for a few days. Pianoforte Recitals at intervals daily. Admission— 10c; Childreu sc. J. W. NICHOLS, . apl6,fp Secretary. IfIJIJ St. George's CMUe lIQQI I Wit Society JnMlee Year, f 1091 TWTEMBERS of the Society wishing 1- to dine at Atlantic Hotel on St. George's Day, will please send in their names, together with the names of their guests, to the Secretary, not later than Saturday next. (Dinner at 7.30 p.m.) J. A. CLIFT, apl4,4fp Secretary. 3VOTICE. 'THE ANNUAL Public MEETING of the Friends and Supporters of the Church of England Orphanage will be held in the Synod Hall on this (THURSDAY) evening at 8 p.m. HENRY DUNFIELD, aplG ' Hon. Sec. POST OFFICE NOTICE. ]W[AILS per S.S. Walrus for King's Cove and Greenspond will close on Friday, the 17th inst., at 6 o'clock, p.m. J. O. FRASER, P.M.G. General Post Office, St. John's, April 16, 1891. 2fp TO UOT. [Possession given Ist day of May next,] SIM Dwelling House, Shop & Premises, situate Eastern corner of Custom House Hill, at present in the possession of John Summerville. For particulars as to rent and terms, etc., apply to Messrs. MORRIS & MORRIS, Solicitors, or to Mr. EDWARD KENNEDY, Salmon Cove. apl3,ofp MTo let. No. 4 Tasker Terrace, now in the occupancy of George M. Johnson, Esq.; possession given on list May next. All the houses In Tasker Terrace are connected with an adequate and independent drainage system. ar!s,fp JAMES MURRAY. STo Let, that Shop and Dwelling House, No. 166 on the North side of Water Street, lately occupied by Mr. William Cox. Immediate possession will he given. For further particulars apply to W. H. HORWOOD, Solicitor. mar2s,fp ISSaTo Let, with immelifflsdiate possession, the DWELLING HOUSE, situated in Musgrave Terrace, Gower Street, now occupied by Mrs. I. R. McNeily; for particulars, apply to ,OHN & J. T. SOUTHCOTT, Prescott Street. feh26,tst,fp Green Peas, 6c. per lb., at our New Cash Grocery Store. JAS. MURRAY. For Sale or Lease, for a term of years " BEA< ONSFIELD," on the Topsail Road; for paiticulars, aoply on the place, or to A. O. HAYWARD, Solicitor. apll.fp For sale, One Express WAGGON, nearly new. with heavy springs and crank axles; also one Spring Furniture CART, and one Silverplated BICYCLE, 54-inch; apply to J NO. B. CURRAN & Co. apll.lp Young Pigs, of superior breed, four to six weeks old; for sale at our Mill Premises. JAMEB MURKAY. Wanted, a good cook by the Ist of May; apply at this office. aplO.fp Wanted, a cook, references required; apply to MISS WALSH, Brooking's. apl4.fp.cod Wanted, a navigator, immediately—a smart, young man, accustomed to the Bank fishery, to act as navigator; apply at this office. oplS^fp