Mrs. Moore and her little girl had just come out of her house, and while the mother was talking to a neighbor, the child ran across the street. The Royal Stores furniture wagon driven by Denis Fitzgerald, was passing at the time, but neither the driver or J. Piercey, who was in the van, saw the tiny mite. The child fell and the wheel passed over its face and head fracturing the skull. Rueben Eddy, of the Martin Hardware Co., was near, and running to the scene, picked the little one up and brought it to the house. The face was badly bruised and blood was flowing from the ears. Death must have been instantaneous, as the child showed very little sign of life after the terrible occurrence.

Dr. Keegan was quickly summoned by Fitzgerald, but when he arrived the infant was beyond medical aid. The Doctor pronounced death due to fracture of the skull. The poor mother who was practically an eyewitness of the heart rendering affair, was over come with grief as she glazed on the battered form of her darling, who a few moments previously, was full of life and sunshine.

Supt. Sullivan and Officers Mackey, Walters, Stapleton and Byrne were quickly on hand and made an investigation. Fitzgerald was placed under arrest pending a Magisterial Enquiry. He remained at the Police Station all night. This morning the enquiry will likely conclude."

Barqt. Sunbeam, Scanlan, reached Bahia on Monday.

S.S. St. John City was to leave London, yesterday, for St. John’s.

Barqt. Aureola, Turner, sailed for Antwerp, yesterday, with oil from Job’s.

S.S. Adventure sails for Bell Island, today, to load ore for Sydney, she returns with coal.

S.S. Silvia reached Halifax at 3 a.m. Monday, and left again at 3 p.m. for New York, where she will undergo complete renovations."

Reids: Glencoe arrived at Burgeo at 5.45 p.m. yesterday. Argyle left Placentia at 9.40 p.m. yesterday, on the Merasheen route."

Rev. T. B. Darby left for Carbonear, by last evening’s train.

Hon. E. Dawe returned from Bay Roberts, by last night’s train

Mr. G. Bartlett, of Burin, who has been in the city, on business, returns by the Prospero.

Miss L. Hawco, of Chapel’s Cove, is at present in the city, visiting friends.

Capt. H. Dawe, who was in town last few days, returned to Bay Roberts, last evening.

Mrs. G.J. and Miss Brocklehurst, of Carbonear, are at present in the city. They are staying at the Balsam.

Mr. W. Churchill of the Public Works Department, returned from Conception Bay points, by last evening’s train.

Mr. P. Woodford, of Harbor Main, who as been in the city making spring purchases, left for home, last evening.W.A.B. Sclater Esq., last night, received a wire from Mr. Frazer, of Morgantown, West Virginia, conveying the sad tidings of the death of Mrs. Frazer, on Monday. The deceased lady will be well remembered in the city, as it is only a year has elapsed since she gave, with her husband’s assistance, a dramatic entertainment and recital in the College Hall in aid of the Home for Incurables. Her last kind public act was to obtain the current Commander Peary to lecture at Morgantown on behalf of Dr. Grenfell’s work on the Labrador."

Rev. T.B. Darby, B.A., went out by Wednesday’s train, en route to Burin. Owing to the trains and steamers not being able to run according to schedule, the Rev. Gentleman found it impossible to arrive at his home for the funeral obsequies of his beloved mother, whose death has already been chronicled.

A very large congregation of worshippers attended Requiem High Mass at St. Patrick’s Church on Wednesday morning. His Lordship Bishop March officiated, assisted by Revs. Dr. Whelan and F.D. McCarthy.

According to well-founded reports, general dissatisfaction prevails among the people of the upper part of the Bay de Verde District as a result of the present arrangements of conveying their mail. The Couriers themselves, and the people of Freshwater, are loud in their murmurings, and threaten to make trouble if the arrangements now in force are not speedily cancelled. They argue in favor of the old mode of conveyance, as it afforded a better service that the one now operating.

Mr. Ed. Penney, son of W.F. Penney, Esq., came in by Monday’s express to spend a short while with relatives and friends. He is one of many successful Newfoundland boys now studying at McGill University. By an explosion that recently occurred there, through the evil propensity of one of the unrighteous lads, Ed., along with two others, came perilously near being blinded as a result of its effects. His visit at this time is principally one of recuperation, ere he resumes his studies.

Mr. Jas. McCarthy, of Crocker’s Cove, is the man superintending the erection of the house that is being built by public subscription for the destitute Clarke family of that place.

The appearance of a bedlamer seal abreast of Mr. Pete Keough’s jetty, attracted considerable attention on Tuesday morning. One or two of Capt. Kennedy’s men working on board ship, quickly executed divers plans for a capture, but the “living pelt” knew no defeat, and outwitted them every time in their maneuvers .

As a result of a house to house canvas of the Building Committee appointed by the Methodist body, some $8,000 is now in sight as a starter towards the erection of the new structure. The committee took their bearings for making the canvas from a draft drawn up Rev. Chas. Hackett, while on this circuit, and which shows the town divided into eight wards, thus giving two collectors to each ward. The gentlemen of the committee deserve the hearty co-operation of all interested, for the thoroughness manifested in the work to date.

The schooners Hope, George Winsor, sailed Saturday for Sydney, and the Albert McDonald, on Monday, for the same place. Both will bring coal.

A meeting of special interest was held at the S.A. Barracks, on Thursday night last. A subject entitled “The Hermit of the Hill,” was very well rendered by several Army members. Ensign Pitcher presided, assisted by Capt. Miller.

An interesting event took place at St. Patrick’s Church, at 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon, when Mr. Thomas Sweeney, of Water St., and Miss Minnie Colford, were united in marriage, Rev. F.D. McCarthy performing the ceremony. The bride was the recipient of many choice presents.

It is reported that Dr. Ames, of Harbor Grace, who is now battling with the scarlet fever germ at Black Head, by order of the Government, has decided to take up his abode at this place, and continue general practice among the people. A requisition for his stay, humorously signed, influenced the Dr. to this decision. CORRESPONDENT."

Within the past week, two funeral processions have been formed to bear two other souls to the resting place of the dead. Both the deceased were inhabitants of Hunt’s Island. The first interment took place on Wednesday, the deceased being a young man, Charles Ingram, aged 17 years, the victim of consumption. The second took place on Sunday 21st, the deceased was the wife of Mr. George Kinslow. Both bodies were interred in C.E. cemetery.

The schooner H. Fenwick, owned by W.J. Matthews, arrived here from Rose Blanche in the afternoon of Saturday 20th. It will be remembered that this vessel was wrecked in the N.E. gale a few weeks ago. At a great expense and by sheer hard work, Mr. Matthews succeeded in refloating the wreck, and now has the hull finished sufficiently well to allow him to take his vessel to St. Pierre where she will be docked for repairs.

The circumstances which presented themselves to Messrs W.J. and A. Matthews, upon their arrival at Rose Blanche to attend to their interests, were not at all encouraging, and so pressed were they for men and measures, that they were obliged to don the diving uniform themselves, and spend nine days beneath the icy waters plastering the broken fragments of their vessel’s hull. The effect of this dangerous work has told seriously upon the condition of Mr. Matthew’s health and looks, but we trust he will soon return to ‘status quo’ in both health and financial measures. The energy shown by Mr. Mathews in this failure, has shown of what material he is built, and in what spirit he can set about to retrieve a loss. His vessel left for St. Pierre Monday 22nd, to be docked.

The S.S. Portia arrived from St. John’s about 8 p.m. Saturday. She brought a large mail local and foreign, but no passengers. From reports by wire, we learn that her trip West will likely fall behind schedule time, owing to the ice barriers she has been meeting on her trip to Sydney.

The marriage of Miss N. Prosser, daughter of Mr. Jabez Prosser, to Mr. Thomas Anderson, both of Burgeo, was solemnized in the Methodist Church on Wednesday 24th by Mr. C. Curtis.

The schooners Heroine, J Ross, Master, and Virgin Belle, J. Vatcher, Master, the last of the West Coast fishing fleet, returned from Rose Blanche early last week, with saving trips of about 230 quintals each.

Here, as elsewhere within the past two months, there has been much abuse showered upon the “dog”. Despite his being the “hero of a hundred fights”, he is not exempt from censure, as soon as the slackening of winter’s iron hand questions the utility of this animal. In consequence, various sign-boards are displayed before public gaze, warning all keepers of the canine breed to affix the necessary summer jewellry to the headquarters of their pets. Failing this, the dogs, which carry no insurance, or is in no other way protected, runs a great risk of being shot down like a common thief.

TOWN PUMP

APRIL 25TH, 1907."

The bride was daintily gowned in a traveling costume of navy blue, with hat to match. She was attended by her daughter, Miss Olive Bishop, and niece, Miss Doris Martin. She was given away by her brother-in-law, Hon. S. Milley, while Mr. J.H. Taylor supported the groom.

After breakfast at Mr. Milley’s residence, Rennie’s Mill Road, the happy couple left by train en route to their future home at Pass Island. The News wishes Mr. and Mrs. Bulley every happiness."

Second Officer Field, of the Adventure has resigned. He was in the employ of A. Harvey & Co. over 15 years. Bert Cave now occupies his position.

A fine bull, owned by Sir Robert Bond, perished at Whitbourne, a few days ago. It was valued at $600.

Mr. J.W. Janes, Hants Harbor, arrived in town, yesterday, and will remain a few days, on business.

It has been very foggy along the South West Coast the last few days, and as a result the Glencoe has been delayed.

A message was received from Channel last night, saying that no ice was in sight; wind West; temperature 40 above.

Mesdames W. Fraser and J.C. Oke served tea at Canon Wood Hall Thursday afternoon, in connection with St. Thomas’s organ fund.

The S.S. Ethie left for Carbonear last night, from which point she will connect with passengers and take up the regular service on Trinity Bay.

The S.S. Walrus finished discharging last evening; her turnout is; 7,929 young harps, 2,214 bedlamers, 109 old harps, 1 old hood; total 10,253. Gross weight 256 tons, 3 cwt, 2 ns, 8 lbs. The shares have not yet been made up.

Last evening, Mrs. West of Alexander St., accidently hit a youngster with a broom, while dusting mats, and inflicted a serious cut on the nose. The child bled badly, and the assistance of a Doctor was called to dress the injured organ.

To date the indications are poor for a good fishery at Cape St. Mary’s grounds. Last season, several of the boats were fishing at this time, and some had good catches. It is early however, to conjecture, as fine weather would soon alter the situation.

A Scotch Captain, who indulged in to much strong drink last evening, and became insulting to some ladies, was rounded in by Consts. Stapleton and Walters. He spent the night at the Station and this morning will go before the Magistrate.

We learn that logging operations at Botwoodville, Norris Arm, and vicinity, have been on a much smaller scale this winter than for some years, and the cut is less than half of last season’s. The rivers are not yet open for driving, but a few more days of mild weather will make the conditions favorable.

Charles Spurrell, Painter with Mr. Warricker, while employed at Mr. Davidson’s residence Cross Roads, met with a bad accident yesterday morning. He was at the top of a 32 foot ladder which was not fastened, and when a gust of wind struck it, it fell. Spurrell, realizing his danger, jumped clear and landed on his feet, but the force was sufficient to break his left leg below the knee. He fainted several times, but later was conveyed to the Hospital, where the bone was set.

Yesterday it was decided not to send the Kite to the Magdalens, and at 2 p.m. she left Channel for St. John’s.

Schr. Margaret Murray, Williams, has loaded 5,464 qtls, fish at Bowring’s, and sails today for Oporto.

The Portia begins her regular summer service, on Saturday, and will take freight and a large number of passengers. It is thought she will be able to make all the ports of call.

A telegram from Bell Island states that David Whelan, whose death a contemporary stated to have resulted from concussion, died from pneumonia. He was engaged on blasting on the Friday night, but no accident such as was reported, occurred; and it was on the following Sunday that he died. "

PHELAN — On Monday morning, Johanna, relict, of the late James Phelan, aged 62 years, leaving 2 sons, (one in Canso N.S.) and 2 daughters. Funeral today at 2.30 p.m., from her late residence Duckworth Street. Nova Scotian papers please copy."

Reids: Glencoe arrived at Hermitage Cove, at 6.45 p.m. yesterday. Argyle left Sound Island at 10.30 a.m. yesterday, inward. Ethie left Carbonear at noon yesterday, outward."

Her program opened with; “Ballade in A Flat,” “Nocturne in D Flat,” and “Sonata op. 35,” to Chopin’s setting, followed by “Grave — Dopplio Movements”, Scherzo. Funeral march Finale —“The Wind Moaning o’er the Grave.” Our young vocalist, Miss Ida Winter, then charmingly sang “I Wonder Why” to Miss Verne’s accompaniment. She received richly deserved applause and pleasingly responded to an encore. Miss Verne again appeared, and gave, “Spring Song,” and “Bees Wedding” and “Scherzo” by Mendelson, “Why?” Schumann, and a Staccato Study by Rubenstein.

Dr. MacPherson was then heard in Clifton Bingham’s “For Me”, to Miss Verne’s accompaniment, and was at his best. The audience did not fail to appreciate the Doctor’s effort, and applauded until he reappeared. Miss Verne’s final numbers were: ""Prelude"", Rachmaninoff, ""Spring"", ""Greeg Etude in F. minor"", Liszt; ""Etude (for left hand only)"", M. Wurm, ""Spinning Song"" (from the Flying Dutchman) Wagner Liszt, and ""Military March"", Schubert-Tansig. Each item was exquisitely rendered and left the audience wishing for more. It will be learned with pleasure that arrangements have been made for another recital, which will take place tomorrow evening. To give those in stores an opportunity of attending, the programme will not commence until 9 o’clock."

Mr. Edward Sheehan, son of Mr. James Sheehan, of this town, for some time assisted at the Reid Nfld. Co.’s Station at Lewisporte, has been appointed Station Master at Avondale.

Mr. T.W. Pumphrey of the Postal-Telegraphs, who has been at Burin for 10 days, returned by last night’s train, and Mr. K.D. McRae, from St. John’s, whither he had come by the S.S. Adventure from Sydney, also came in.

The funeral of the late Mr. William Kennedy took place, on Monday afternoon, and was largely attended by the British Society, of which Mr. Kennedy has been a member, accompanying the remains of their late brother to their last resting place. Interment was at the Methodist cemetery.

Lieut. - Col Rees, S.A., left by this afternoon’s train for Carbonear, where he will conduct a special service tonight. Tomorrow he goes to Bay Roberts where he will deliver a lecture that night on “The Growth of the Army”. On Thursday night, the Lieut. - Colonel will repeat, at Port de Grave, the lecture, “In and Out of Prison,” which was given here last night.

Mrs. Patrick Lahey, who went on a visit to her son at Sydney some weeks ago, was later met there by her daughter Annie, who was living in Boston for 5 years. The daughter remained with her mother and brother at Sydney, 3 weeks, when she returned to Boston. Mrs. Lahey is expected home about May 13th.

Mr. J.E. Henderson, son of the late Mr. Thomas Henderson, from Cleveland , Ohio, on a visit to his sister, Mrs. H.H. Parsons; Mrs. Arthur Gordon and child, from Boston, to see her mother, Mrs. Valentine Webber, and Mrs. George Whiteway and her daughter Maud, from Lawrence Mass, arrived by last night’s express. Mrs. Whiteway had been in Lawrence since August last.

An old man, whose home is on the Goulds Road near Brigus, was arrested by the Police here last week, on the suspicion that he was obtaining money and goods under false pretenses. The suspect was before the Judge today, and was remanded till such time as information concerning his circumstances and actions can be obtained. The postponed case, in which a woman claimed payment from two men for washing done for them at Labrador, three years ago, was resumed today, but owing to the evidence produced, the case was non-suited.

The only case for which a Jury was called during the spring term of the Supreme Court here, this year, was heard yesterday. The case is cited as Crandell vs. Archibald Bros. It appears the defendants brought the plaintiff and his wife from Lynn, Mass., to work in their factory (boot and shoe) last September, and dismissed him from their employ early in January of the present year. The plaintiff sued for wages alleged to be due him by reason of his dismissal. Messrs Howley and Kearney for plaintiff; Mr. Knight for the defendants.

The case occupied nearly all day, the respective Lawyers endeavoring to enlist the sympathies of the jury for their clients, but the hard-headed Jurors considered only the bearing of the law upon the matter, and after hearing the Judge’s address, retired to find a verdict, which after a short delay, was brought back to the Court. The plaintiff got a verdict for 1 week’s wages at the rate of $9 per week, with cost in the case. In the interval, while awaiting the return of the Jury, Mr. Kearney made a motion in Chambers to obtain a fiat to the will of one Batten, which was granted.

At the Citadel on Monday night, Lieut-Col Rees delivered the lecture entitled “In and Out of Prison”. Mr. Edward Parsons acted as Chairman, and introduced the lecturer in a few well chosen words, after which the Lieut-Col. came forward and expressed his pleasure at being present to deliver the lecture, which was not about what he had read, but was a page in his own life’s history.

The lecture was a rehearsal of a story connected with the early days of the Salvation Army’s fighting in England, full of trials, hard work and blows, and that story was told in a way which held the interest and attention of the audience from the start to the finish. The lecturer gives the impression that he is a man of great energy and has made himself conspicuous in different campaigns during the past 28 years, and his description of the several points which made up the story, was well executed and merited well the appreciation of the assembly. Many incidents, which called forth the sympathy of his listeners, were related, some amusing stories were told, and the entire lecture, from the beginning at Blyth, to the conclusion, was well handled.

The incidents which made up the story were well chosen and connected, and the interest in them sustained. The lecture took over two hours to deliver, and did not seem to weary the hearers. Lieut-Col, Rees is a very pleasing speaker, being smooth, distinct, clear and fluent, yet not hurried in his utterance.

Mr. Archibald Gordon and wife left by this evening’s express for New York. Mr. T. Hanrahan left this evening, for Holyrood, to attend the funeral of his sister, the late Mrs. George Veitch, tomorrow evening. CORRESPONDENT, Harbor Grace, April 30th, 1907."

From four to six feet of snow still remains in various places along the roadways. Such banks in recent years, have not been known during the month of April.

The Rev. H.K. Gilbert, incumbent of the Mission, is spending a few days at St. Pierre, ministering to the wants of the Church of England people of that town, who have been without a Clergyman for some time.

Miss F.G. Hann, Postmistress, is also spending a brief holiday at St. Pierre, with her friends, but she will return shortly.

For the past few days, some French Butchers of St. Pierre have been here, giving fairly good prices for cattle. They have bought a considerable number of oxen, calves and sheep, which will be taken over by the French tug St. Pierre.

The S.U.F. concert was held in their hall on April 15th. Doors were opened at 7 p.m. and in a short time the building was well filled. The program consisted of dialogues, songs, etc. The opening chorus “Britannia the pride of the ocean” being sung by Miss Elsie Payne, Miss Katie Hann and Miss Flossie Foote, wearing the emblematic colors. Miss Lottie Lee presided at the organ. All present enjoyed themselves thoroughly throughout the whole concert.

On April 16th the following night, it was repeated, but owing to the evening not being fine, the audience was not so large as on the previous night. The proceeds realized were beyond expectation.

On April 17th, a dance was given by the S.U.F. to the many friends who had patronized their concert, and a very enjoyable time was spent. The Rev. H.K. Gilbert was present during the first dance with his camera and photographed the gathering in costume by flashlight. The music was furnished by Mr. Isaac Foote with his usual skill. Dancing was kept up until 4 a.m.

On Tuesday 18th, at a meeting of the S.U.F., a vote of thanks was accorded the following young ladies who had helped them through their concert with untiring effort: Miss Lottie Lee, Organist, who also took active parts in dialogues and songs, Miss Elsie Payne, Miss F. G. Hann, Miss Katie Hann, Miss Flossie Foote and Miss Nellie Pike. L. M. "

Delighted with the honor conferred on him, he commenced making arrangements for the tour. The groom elect being such a “gay boy” was to be given a fitting sendoff. A suburban hotel should be the scene of a sumptuous dinner. The viands would be dainty and the wine old and sparkling, for he whom they would honor was worthy of it all. A list of jolly fellows who would grace the festive board had been prepared by the clerk, and he was about to interview them, when the joker, thinking it had gone far enough, gave the story away. It would not be quite fair to describe the victim’s feelings, more especially as the boys are teasing him over it."

S.S. Adventure sails for Bell Island, this morning, to load ore for Sydney.

Schooner Nellie M. Rumsey, is loading fish at Bishops & Monroe’s, for Brazil.

S.S. Bonavista, the first of the Black Diamond boats, is expected to leave Montreal on the 18th May

S.S. Rosalind left New York at 3 p.m. Tuesday; she should leave Halifax tomorrow, and is due here on Sunday.

Schooner Olive Fitzgerald, left for Harbor Breton, yesterday, to load fish for Oporto, from Job Bros. & Co.

Mr. Samuel Parmiter, died at Harbor Grace on Tuesday night at the age of 83. He leaves one son and three daughters. Mr. Eldred Snow also died on Tuesday night aged 40. "

The Walrus seals were valued at $13,890.78. The crew of 118 men shared $53.36 each.

Const. Simmonds picked up a bag of school books on Water St. yesterday. The owner can get it at the Police Station.

A message from Channel last night, stated there was no ice in sight, with wind S.W., light, and foggy.

The lad Bennett, who stole 50 cents from Mr. M James, Freshwater Road, on Sunday, was fined $5 or 15 days imprisonment.

The ice on Quidi Vidi pond broke up yesterday, and the freshet overflowed the road near Pleasantville and the lower part of the lake.

Const. Morrissey summoned a young man named Knight, yesterday, for buying liquor for a minor. The case was adjourned until Saturday.

Business has been dull at night in the Water Street stores, since they continued open until 9.30, through the thoroughfare is well thronged each evening.

The Magisterial Enquiry into the death of the little girl Moore, commenced yesterday morning. Driver Fitzgerald has been admitted to bail.

The Importers Association will likely celebrate the King’s birthday on June 26th and the brigades will compete for Earl Grey’s trophy on that day.

As soon as ice conditions permit, the other bay boats will take up their regular summer service. They are now in first class condition having been thoroughly renovated during the last few weeks.

The big snow banks along the railway, West from Clarenville, have practically disappeared during the last few days, in consequence of the high temperature. If the present weather continues there will be no snow on the road by the end of the week.

The St. Patrick’s Club’s May dance, in British Hall last night, was attended by about 80 young couples. It proved an enjoyable affair. Friends of the club are now looking forward to the Brigus excursion, which takes place this first general holiday.

The S.S. Louise was towed to port yesterday forenoon, by the John Greene. Soon after leaving here an accident occurred in the engine room of the Louise, and the Engineers had to beat a hasty retreat, the place quickly filling with hot water and steam. Those aboard thought she would blow up, and prepared to leave her in boats, fearing results. When the steam cleared away, it was found the accident was slight, and the ship was towed here for repairs, which are being effected at Angel’s.

Three arrests were made by the Police during last evening.

Const. Day, of the Eastern Station, who was very ill, has recovered and is able to be out.

Constable Long, who has been stationed at Bonavista for several years, has been transferred here, and will take up his duties at an early date.

The Bruce left Port aux Basques again at daylight this morning, taking over 100 passengers, mostly laborers to work in the mines at Sydney.

It was very foggy in Placentia and Fortune Bays, yesterday and last night, and in consequence, the Glencoe was held at Hermitage Cove until this morning.

A wayward cow going up McBride’s Hill yesterday afternoon, wandered into the Exchange Building, and was so charmed with the surroundings that difficulty was experienced in getting her out.

The schooner Mary Ella, 32 tons, was purchased, yesterday by Capt. W. Martin, of Perlican. She will be used at Labrador the coming season, and will be commanded by Capt. R. Snook, formerly of the schooner Rose May.

The schooner King Bird, Capt. W. Martin, will prosecute the fishery in the Straits and at Labrador, the coming summer. Capt. Martin will have his schooner docked, today for repairs, and hopes to be ready to sail about the 12th inst.

Capt. John McDonald’s schr Senator, which went ashore in last Wednesday’s storm, has been raised and taken back to Salmonier. About a hundred men accomplished the job. She was badly damaged, but during next winter she will be repaired. Capt. McDonald will fish in another vessel this season.

A country farmer came to town yesterday, and got in trouble. Early in the day, he lost a five dollar note in the East End Saloon, and as he continued drinking, by tea time he was incapable. Consts. O’Neil and Walters were escorting him to the Station when he became obstreperous, and they were obliged to give him a drive.

Const. Beckham, of Britannia Cove, who was paralyzed, last year, is to be pensioned. His Station will be taken by Const. Day, of the East End, who leaves for there shortly.

We thank the Rev. Dr. Curtis, Superintendent of Schools under Methodist Boards, for a copy of his report for 1906. This is the first of the Educational Reports that are usually tabled during the session, that have reached us. Extended reference will be made to it in due course. "

TOBIN — Yesterday, May 1st, after a lingering illness, David F. Tobin, aged 40 years, leaving a wife and four children to mourn their sad loss. Funeral on Friday next at 2.30 p.m., from the residence of Mr. N. Walsh, 318 Duckworth Street. Friends and relations are respectfully requested to attend without further notice. R.I.P."

Mark Frances, of Conception Bay, has been laid up for the past fortnight, suffering from an inward trouble.

On April 20th, James Goodyear of Catalina, fell and wrenched his right leg. The injured member has been very painful ever since, and prevented him walking. The mishap occurred in a peculiar manner. He was in the act of starting for the steamer with an old harp, when the line broke away from the pelt and Goodyear slipped. At first it was thought the bone was broken, but an examination was made after he was carried to the vessel, when it was found that the ankle has been badly wrenched.

Yesterday, one of the Cooks, Samson Melendey, had his right thumb badly squeezed by a door. He suffered much pain, and will not be able to attend to regular duties for a day or two.

The sick were made as comfortable as circumstances permitted, and this morning a Doctor will likely be called on board."

From Liverpool, she went to Barry, where she was docked. Her bottom was painted and two ventilators installed, as the English law compels all coal steamers to have them. Six days were spent there also, as a full load of coal was taken on board. At 4 p.m. Saturday 20th, inst., she left for St. John’s, and experienced fine weather up to Tuesday last, when about 400 miles from this port, heavy ice and fog were then encountered. She ran South about 100 miles and then cut in to the W.N.W., but ice was again met, and the Captain was obliged to go South once more. Fog prevailed since, and she was obliged to steam at slow speed, while on one or two occasions the engines were stopped altogether. On the passage she was painted above the decks, and now looks like a new ship."

Passengers leaving by this afternoon’s train will connect for Canada and the United States at Placentia.

The schooners Richard Greaves, Snow Bird, King Bird, Sunshine, and Silver Star came off dock, last evening, after being repaired and painted.

The S.S. Virginia Lake will sail for Port aux Basques, Monday, to take up the Bruce’s service for a few trips, while the latter is being repaired.

Mr. George Garland, of the Anglo Telegraph Office, leaves by the Rosalind for Halifax, en route to England, on a personal business trip.

The express crossed the Main Bridge at St. George’s, which was injured Wednesday night, last midnight, and is due here tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock.

The Bruce arrived at North Sydney at 4 p.m. yesterday, and was due to leave there last night. She will come to Placentia this trip, to land passengers and mails.

Mr. W.J. Scott, J.P., Twillingate, is now in the city, having his schooners, Dolly McC, and Sea Lark, made ready for the fishery. It is expected they will sail about the 12th, inst., for the Northward.

It is evident that the Gulf steamers are jammed, else they would have reached Channel by this time. While it is generally expected they have seas, much doubt is expressed, owing to the unreliable messages sent from the Magdalens during the spring."

Reids: Glencoe left Fortune at 6 p.m., yesterday, coming East. Argyle left Placentia at 6 p.m., yesterday, going West."

A pocket diary was picked up on Water St., yesterday, and awaits the owner at the Police Station.

The Whaler Hawk, berthed at Bowring’s North premises yesterday, and is being made ready for service. She will operate at Cape Broyle.

The schooner Rowens, owned by Thos Smith, Carbonear, left there for Bell Island yesterday morning and ran on West Point, Carbonear Island. She is likely to become a total loss.

Consts. Tobin and Morrissey arrested a West Ender yesterday afternoon, who is charged with being drunk. At 4.20 Consts. Nugent and Hann brought another to the Station.

Engineer J Stein, of the Regulus, leaves for Glasgow, next month, to sit for a certificate. He is an efficient young man and, no doubt will pass the exams.

Repairs to the Louisburg are now completed and in a few days she will be sailing from this port for Sydney. The work was done by the Reid-Newfoundland Co., and every satisfaction was given.

All the ponds along the line are now open, but the rivers are heavily swollen. After a few days of fine weather there will be good chance for the followers of Isaac Walton getting good catches.

The Southern craft are arriving in port slowly, owing to the backward weather. Most of them however, are prepared to begin the fishing, and after getting supplies, will be ready to prosecute the voyage.

The Council had a staff of men engaged yesterday, cleaning up Duckworth St., which work was badly needed. It would be wise if they had drains flushed, as a most offensive odor comes from the gratings, which is not at all conducive to health.

The Regulus reports speaking to Electra, Capt. Cunday, on the Banks on Tuesday. The schooner had met hard weather, and Capt. Cundy asked for the latitude, which was given. When the Regulus parted from her, the Electra went in the ice. She is from Bristol, and making a long passage.

Schooner Checkers, Rumsey, is loading fish at Job’s, for Europe.

The S.S. D.P. Ingraham went to Cape St. Francis, yesterday morning, and landed 20 tons coal and some lumber for the lighthouse. She returned to port at 3.30 p.m."

THE S.S GLENCOE will leave Placentia Saturday, May 4th, Passengers leaving by 8.45 train on the above date, will connect for the following points: Burin, St. Lawrence, Alternate Fortune, Grand Bank, Belleoram, St. Jacques, Harbor Breton, Hermitage, Pushthrough, Balena, Rencontre, alternate Rueben’s Harbor, Ramea, Burgeo, Grand Bruit, alternate La Poile, Dublin Cove, Rose Blanche, Port aux Basques.

Freight received up to 6 p.m., best and quickest route. Ship your freight and book passage via Glencoe."

Messages were received yesterday morning, that at 8.30 Thursday night, the S.S. Prospero passed a burning vessel, 2 miles off Point Braeme, near St. Bride’s. Bowring Bros. wired Capt. Fitzpatrick for particulars and received a reply from Burin, stating that the vessel was a topsail schooner about 200 tons, and abandoned. She was painted French grey and lay at anchor, with sails properly furled. She was burning fiercely fore and aft.

During the day there was much conjecture as to the identity of the vessel, but in the afternoon, a wire from St. Bride’s announced that she was a French fishing vessel. The Minister of Justice, Sir E.P. Morris, received a message from Magistrate O’Reilly, that the vessel was leaking badly and the crew were obliged to abandon her to save their lives. Before doing so they set her on fire, that she might burn to the water’s edge and go to the bottom more quickly. The crew, numbering 25 landed at St. Bride’s, and the good people of that place extended their hospitality and made them as comfortable as could be.

One of the sailors was dead. He had been sick for some time, and it is presumed his demise was hastened by the excitement in getting ashore from the sinking schooner. As the abandonment occurred in our waters – a mile from the shoe — Sir Edward ordered Magistrate O’Reilly to proceed to St. Bride’s and make a full investigation of the circumstances.

Passengers arriving by last night’s train, inform us that the Placentia people say, the vessel has experienced rough weather and was struck by a “growler” which caused her to leak badly. The men worked at the pumps, but the water gained too rapidly for them, and had they not left her, all hands would have gone down. It is also asserted by the Placentia people that as she was only a mile from the land, the lives of the crew were not jeopardized. The Captain, it is assumed however, was not familiar with the coast, or her would have endeavored to reach port.

Magistrate O’Reilly has gone to the scene, and will report his finding to the authorities. Yesterday afternoon, Rev. Fr. Renouf, of St. Bride’s, who was in the city on business, received a telegram message, asking his permission to bury the corpses in the Roman Catholic cemetery at that place."

Messrs J. &. W. Madigan, clothiers, have received material from the Constabulary Office, St. John’s, to make up the spring issue of new uniforms for the Police force here.

A pair of splendid looking horses came in by Wednesday afternoon’s train, for Mr. W.H. Kennedy, and were conveyed to Dr. Strapp’s stables, where they were greatly admired by all who saw them.

Mr. William Spurrell, last week underwent a critical operation for strangulated Inguinal Hernia. Drs. Strapp and Mahoney performed the operation which was quire successful. The patient is now doing well.

Mr. Thomas Sparks, Carpenter, who was working on the schooner Nellie Louise, at repairs to copper displaced by contact with ice while returning from her last trip to Brazil, while hurriedly getting on shore at dinner time on Wednesday, fell into the water and received an unexpected and chilly bath. He quickly scrambled out again none the worse for his experience.

The S.S. Iceland, Captain James Barbour, the last of the sealing fleet to return here this year, arrived at 2 p.m. today with the weight of 8,000 young harps. Messrs Murray & Crawford will not make up more than half of last spring’s catch this year. Better luck next.!

Captain Samuel Parmiter, an old and respected citizen, died at his home at Otterbury on Tuesday night, at the advanced age of 85 years. The deceased was a member of the British Society. The funeral, attended by the Society and a large number of citizens, took place this afternoon. Early on Wednesday morning, Mr. Eldred Snow, who has been unwell for some time, passed peacefully away. This funeral also took place this afternoon, both burials being in the C.E. cemetery.

The guessing competition at the store of Mr. M.T. Jones was closed this week. Each competitor endeavored to tell the exact number of peas contained in a sealed glass jar. After the peas were counted, the number was found to be 689. A lad named James Carson of Bear’s Cove, was the successful competitor, his guess being 690. Mr. Dougald Whiteway guessed 688. This made the competitors tied, but as Carson had registered his guess (No.11) before Whiteway, the former took the prize, a gold and white China tea set with a large tray, the absolute gift of Mr. Jones.

District Inspector Bailey had a man before Court on Wednesday, changed with larceny of railway ties from near the Reid Nfld. Co.’s Station here. The defendant admitted taking one sleeper and was sentenced to one month imprisonment with hard labor. A party in Court after the prisoner had gone below, quietly remarked; “The Inspector has sent his “bill” to the Jailer for one month’s board and lodging.”

Three drunks, two by the Inspector and one by “Head” Freeman, were summoned to appear that day and admitted the charge. They were each fined a dollar or three days. The fines were paid.

Head Constable Freeman had an uptown dealer in junk etc., before the Court, today, to tell how he came into possession of a number of pieces of broken branch-pipe, evidently stolen from West End Fire Station. Mr. John Tapp, 1st director of the Harbor Grace Fire Brigade, identified the copper pieces as the property of the Fire Station. The defendant alleged that his assistant had bought the copper from an unknown boy, who said he had picked it up on the sea shore.

Mr. Kearney pleaded long and earnestly for his client, the defendant, and doubtless was the means of lessening the fine, which otherwise would have been imposed. The judge complimented Mr. Kearney upon his efforts on behalf of his client, and pointed out the seriousness of the offence. The defendant not having registered the name of the seller of the stolen goods, according to previous instruction by the Police, his Honor thought well to impose a fine of $20 or one month’s imprisonment.

The fifth re-union of the “Nelson” Club, held last night, in the Academy Hall, though not well patronized by sister societies, was fairly well attended, and the enjoyment realized by all who were present, testifies as to the success which crown the society upon all occasions.

Between the hours of 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. a program of 20 dances were gone through, and the participants must have been in good form to attend that number in said time. During the interval from 11 p.m. to midnight, songs were sung by Mrs. M.T. Jones, Miss Casey and Miss Aggie Thomey, the first-named lady rendering “In Old Madrid”, with “Fancy Little Nancy”, as an encore. Miss Casey gave “The Blue Bells of Scotland”, which was clamorously encored, but the lady, acknowledging the compliment did not respond. Miss Thomey charmed the company with “A Leaf from the Spray,” and being recalled, gave “She’s Irish.”

A light refreshment was served by Mrs. Hayes, in her own good style, which always elicits favorable comment. The music was furnished by Messrs Garland, Brazil and Power, who it is said will discontinue the practice of playing at dances, as it interferes with their daily occupation. If the decision is carried into effect, many will regret the absence of these talented performers at dancing assemblies, as they have always given satisfaction. Altogether last night’s assembly at the Academy Hall, was an acknowledged social triumph, and such events will always be looked forward to with interest.

Still the excitement consequent upon the action of those who are endeavoring to rid the town of the much abused dog, is undiminished, and knots of citizens may be seen in the streets every day, either earnestly discussing the question, or good naturedly joking with his neighbor about the side which he is supposed to favor.

As one passes these groups, he cannot help hearing the expressed views of the gathering, for he must stop and join in the conversation, such a charm has the topic for almost everybody. There are the agricultural group, the huntsman’s group, the woodman’s group and the miscellaneous group, made up of sympathizers of all the other groups. Of course, each group has its own particular line of argument, which is to favor the ends which is desires, and denounces the motives which it attributes to the opposing faction.

One party claims that the dog should be expelled, because he is of little or no use to his owner, that however well the animal is fed, at certain seasons of the year he will roam and destroy sheep and cattle if he can find them at large, that in order to follow a dog to the woods in the winter, the woodsman must be a powerful healthy man who is not afraid of hard work, for weakly man is unsuited and unable to perform such work, that said powerful healthy men need not undertake such exhausting labors as wood hauling, for under existing conditions of abundant work for the industrious man within his reach all the year round, he can supply himself with fuel without making himself a heart of burden. Because of all these things this set argues the dog should go.

The Sportsman is careful not to acknowledge the claims of the Agriculturists, but keeps his mind of his own interests, and endeavors to argue on behalf of the poor man who says he should not be despoiled of his property, in which he has vested rights, without compensation, and implies a laxity on the part of the officials, presumably the Police, for the undesirable conditions of the dog menace, as if dogs killed by the Police were not as valuable to their owners as those which the present petitioners hope to exclude.

The Woodsman has his idea of the question. He argues his dog is invaluable to him and is dear to him, remembering how he expressed his affection when last in the woods, by expressing enumerable expletives and kicks upon the miserable creature, which should be helping him with his load instead of exhausting his muscular energies.

Then comes the miscellaneous group with miscellaneous views. Many of these are not dog owners, but will not sign the petition to deprive the poor man of his dog, and this class of citizens is by no means small. Others have various views, but are not anxious to express an opinion because of their particular circumstances.

The result of the agitation is still problematical, but no doubt, good will come in the end. It is said the petition against the dog has been signed by over a third of the electors already, and the prospects of a majority vote are hopeful, a reaction in favor of the sheep having set in. CORRESPONDENT, Harbor Grace, May 2nd, 1907."

S.S. Rosalind was to leave Halifax, last evening, for this port.

S.S. Mongolian left Philadelphia at 10 p.m. Thursday, for St. John’s.

S.S. St. John City left Liverpool at 3 p.m. on the 2nd inst., for this port."

Rev. Mr. Campbell returned to town by last night’s train.

Mr. I. Kessop, St. Jacques, came to town by last night’s train.

Miss Adela Verne leaves for Canada by tomorrow afternoon’s express.

Mr. Block, who was in town on business, left by last evening’s express.

Dr. J.B. Lynch, Lamaline came to the city, last night, on a visit to friends.

Miss Jessie Reid left for Montreal, by yesterday’s express, where she will train as a Nurse.

Superintendent Shaw, of the Imperial Life Assurance Company of Canada, left by last evening’s train to join the Bruce at Placentia.

Mr. W.T. Guy, Manager of the Carbonear Water Works, recently met with a very painful accident, through a fall, by which his shoulder was dislocated.

Elder Gutherie, of the Adventist Church, who has been in the city the last two weeks, left by the express last evening, to join the Bruce, for Canada.

Mr. J.G. Warwick, West Hartlepool and Messrs J.H. Harrison and H. DeWolf, of Halifax, who were in the city on business, left by express last evening."

Sir, — In the course of some studies on the earliest explorations of the North-Eastern littoral of North America, I have come across evidence, amounting in my opinion, to absolute proof that the Island with the inscription “Litus incognitum” on Waldsemueller’s World Map of 1597, is in form a first-hand copy of the long-lost chart made by Cabot in 1497. I identify the coast-line of this map with that between Penguin I. and Catalina Hr. Newfoundland, on Popple’s map of 1733.

If my conclusions are accepted, Cabot’s land-fall at Cape Bonavista on June 24, 1497 is placed beyond dispute, and the extent of his exploration between Cape Freels, around Bonavista Bay, to Catalina Harbor in Trinity Bay, approximately determined. G.R.F. PROWSE, Brandon Hills, Manitoba."

Mr. M. O’Brien, Harbor Grace, is at present in the city on business.

Rev. P. O’Brien, P.P., Mobile, who was in town on business, returned home yesterday.

Three arrests were made by the Police last evening. One was permitted to go on depositing $1.

Kenneth McDonald, who went to Glasgow and received a Second Engineer’s ticket, goes on the Dundee again, this summer.

No arrests have been made in connection with the robbery at Woodford’s Cottage, but “Head” Dawe is now at the scene, investigating, and will likely make an arrest today.

At Torbay, Pouch Cove, Portugal Cove, and other places in that neighborhood, all the fishermen are making preparations for the summer’s work, and expect to begin next week.

A number of men were engaged, yesterday, removing the cargo of the schooner, Rowena, which went ashore on Carbonear Island. The vessel is likely to become a total loss.

The new Anglican Church at the Goulds will likely be consecrated on May 24th. On Sept. 20th, last, the foundation stone was laid by Hon. George Knowling, and the pretty building is now almost completed.

The local fishermen are now preparing for the fishery, and if the conditions permit, some will make a try on the grounds today. Several fine fish have already been taken, and the chances are favorable for the fishermen doing well.

Azariah Parsons, son of Capt. Parsons, H.M.C., who left for Halifax 18 months ago to work at the Steam Cooperage at Richmond, was killed on Tuesday, in a railway accident. The body is being brought home by the Rosalind for burial. His wife is at present visiting friends in the city.

Rev. W. Kirby, who for many years attended to the spiritual wants of the C.E. people of King’s Cove, and retired last year, was presented with a well filled purse by his people. The members of the Women’s Association, as an evidence of their appreciation, have given the Rev. Gentleman a house, and he hopes to spend the remainder of his days there.

The Missionary Services at Alexander Street Church, which had been deferred, are to be held tomorrow. Rev. W.H. Browning, President of the Conference, has come from Western Bay, and preaches in the morning, and speaks at the platform meeting in the evening. Rev. E.J. Pratt, of Bell Island, is also to address the meeting, which will be presided over by Mr. Geo. Gushue, assisted by the Pastor. In the afternoon, a Children’s Service is to be held, when the young people will have special singing and exercises. All are cordially invited. Collection for Foreign Missions at all the services.

The express left Glenwood at 1 a.m. and is due here at 3.50 this afternoon.

About 150 young men will leave by the next Bruce for Sydney, to engage at mining work.

The officers of Onward lodge, I.O.G.T., were installed last night by the Rev. J Thackeray, at the Oddfellow’s Hall.

Today is the anniversary of the strike for more pay, by the railroad laborers, in which Maddigan and Holmes were arrested in 1882.

A valuable mare, owned by W. Sage, Cabman, perished yesterday morning. A few days ago she picked up a nail, which was the cause of death.

At noon yesterday, the Reid Co. received the following message from Capt. Delaney of the Bruce “Ship 90 miles S.S.E. of Low Point, clear of ice; prospects good.” According to weather conditions she should reach Placentia this morning.

Yesterday, two men from Brigus were in town selling trout that they had caught near Brigus Junction. They had about 40 dozen which sold readily at 30 a dozen. [Exactly as printed. GW]

A settlement has not yet been reached regarding the claim of the laborers for an increase of wages. A meeting of the Laborers’ Union takes place this evening, when the subject will be further discussed.

Rev. H. Earle, of Greenspond, will arrive by the Portia, on brief visit.

The S.S. Euphrates leaves Harbor Grace today for Northern ports, with the Iceland’s Crew.

The Glencoe brought the following passengers to Placentia: Rev. Mr. Campbell, Rev. Mr. Middleton, I. Kessop, J. Burke, Dr. Lynch, J. Farrell, W. Hydan, Miss King, Mrs. King, D. Chafe.

At the Supreme Court last evening, Chief Justice Horwood and Justice Emerson handed down their judgment in the case of Capt. Kean for the recovery of the whole amount of the verdict against Capt. Winsor, for killing seals on Sunday. The order has been refused. Morrison K.C. for Kean; Attorney - General for Crown."

Yesterday morning, the Police were informed that one of the crew of the S.S. St. Gothard, lying at Baine Johnsons’s Southside premises, had been drowned during the night. Search was made for the body during the day, by a number of Southside workmen and the ship’s crew, and at 4.30 was taken to the surface, by James Reid and Joseph Garland. The body was placed in a boat and covered with a sail, the Police being later notified. Constable James MacKey was sent to take charge of the remains, and had it rowed over in the boat to the this side, and taken to the morgue. A post mortem was held by Dr. Rendell before supper, who pronounced “death due to drowning,” there being no marks of violence on the body. The unfortunate Seaman was Emile Sundman, a native of Stockholm, and according to his shipping papers, the ship’s Captain told a News Reporter, about 67 years old.

He was an able Seaman on the steamer since December last, and Saturday night, was engaged as Deck Watchman. He was seen on duty at 8 o’clock, but an hour later was missed from the deck. It appears that soon after 8 he left his work, and walked around the North side to obtain a drink. Near Flynn’s saloon, about 9 o’clock, he fell into company with two lads, named Herbert and Henry Gooby, Sundman was then in an advanced state of intoxication. One of the boys, Henry Gooby, left him near Job’s Bridge, and the other Herbert, accompanied him across to the Southside, to go aboard with him, and went as far as Baine Johnson’s wharf, where the ship was lying. Deceased attempted to board the steamer, access to her being by an almost perpendicular skid — she being high out of the water — and it is supposed that when midway, lost his balance and was Precipitated Into the Water.

The Watchman James Morrissey, and two others, James Ford and G. Hopkins, heard the splash, as did also the boys Gooby, who gave the alarm. The Watchman was quickly at hand, but not a sign of the Seaman could be seen, the only thing to denote where he went overboard being some bubbles which formed on the surface. The men on the wharf called out to Sundman, but no answer came. They then searched in a boat, but failed to find him, though a cap was found by young Gooby, near the pier. It is assumed that the victim being so inebriated, never came to the surface, as the place in which he was jigged up would be about the exact spot where he is supposed to have fallen over. The remains will be confined, this afternoon, and buried in the G.P. cemetery."

Reids: Glencoe left Placentia at 11 p.m. Saturday, with the following passengers: T.S. Pooke, E. Bulley, Mrs. Bulley, W.A. Lake, B. Brazil, J.R. Taylor, Miss Bishop, Miss Gushue, Mrs. W. White and four children, in saloon and 7 in steerage. Argyle left Baine Harbor at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, inward. Virginia Lake, Parsons, left here for Port aux Basques at 7 p.m. Saturday. Ethie left Bay de Verde, at 7.30 p.m. Saturday for Clarenville. Dundee arrived at Port Blandford at 7.30 Saturday."

Bert Frost, also belonging to Harbor Grace, met with an accident at Sydney recently, and had five stitches put in his ear. He was not laid off very long."

The S.S. Glencoe arrived here from Placentia about 6 p.m. on Sunday 28th, again in command of Capt. R. Drake. The latter received very hearty greetings from the citizens of Burgeo, who are especially pleased over the result of his recent health trip. The name of Capt. Drake along the South Coast is as familiar in the vocabulary most commonly used by its inhabitants, as a “household word” and the time is not near when its mention will fail to arouse a just and praiseworthy interest.

In justice to Captain Spracklin, (in whose charge the good ship Glencoe has been performing her invaluable service between Placentia and Port aux Basques within the past two months) we can truthfully say that he has won a place on the top list of skilful Commanders. Despite the frequency of storms and fogs he has made reasonable time, and no one would dare say a disapproving word of the service given. On the other hand, all interested (and they are many) are sorry to learn that he is now ill, and are earnest in their wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

The passengers by the Glencoe on Sunday were: Commercial Agents Messrs Janes and Miller, of Maunder’s and Marshall Bros., respectively; Dr. T.E. Bullard, Dentist, and Mr. and Mrs. R Moulton. Messrs Parsons, Street, and several others, took passage West.

The schooner Gipsy Queen, owned by Clement & Co., arrived from Rose Blanche early Sunday morning of the 28th. This vessel was driven on shore in one of the N.E. gales of March, but through the combined efforts of firm and insurance club, she has been refloated, and is now patched, for repairs on the slip at St. Pierre.

The Rev. E. Nichols, left by the Portia going East for Ramea, from whence he will proceed on a tour of his Mission. Since early last December, Rev. Nichols has been ailing and is not yet restored to status quo. He hopes some time in May to start on a health trip to his home across the seas, and is making a final tour of the Mission before his departure.

The complaints made in last week’s News by Mr. G. Penny, of Ramea with reference to the seemingly unfair treatment accorded his fishermen on the West Coast a few weeks ago, savours of justice, and opens a channel through which much might be said in censure of the service (so invaluable (?) to the country’s welfare) rendered each and every spring along the West Coast, by that world-famed armored cruiser Fiona. One cannot understand why a Government, who so loudly proclaim themselves to act for the protection and encouragement of fishermen, finds it necessary to patrol the fishing grounds with an armored cruiser to hamper the very fishermen they are suppose to protect.

To the average onlooker the action synchronizes with that of Pharaoh, King of Egypt, who while desiring a certain quantity of bricks from the hands of his bondsmen, very cruelly took away the means by which that quantity was insured. Regardless of the wrong he had done, he still required the customary output of bricks, and we know from experience that the present Government needs (if they do not demand) a yearly catch, during the present decade, equal to and much greater than our forefathers rendered in the days that were, before the S.S. Fiona and her noble officious crew ploughed the waves. There is little justice, and still less sympathy, in a law which compels fishing vessels and crew to lie over during a good day’s fishing, summons imposed upon them, through selfishness and envy. The Fiona and her officials must certainly have work to do, but her services should be rendered “to a less ignoble cause than to harass the fishermen.” TOWN PUMP. April 30th, 1907."

Allen Parsons, aged 28, met with sudden accidental death on the I.C.R. rails beyond Richmond yesterday morning, his body being mangled and bones broken. He was a Cooper at the Imperial Oil Tank Station on the Basin, and was on his way to work when death overtook him. He boarded at No. 201 Lockman Street, and left there with his lunch in his pocket, about 7.30 for the oil station. Some of the men, when on their way to the station, have a habit of leaving the main roadway to get on the track near the slaughter house, and walk alongside the rails to the oil station, with the idea that it shortens the walk. It is thought the deceased who was alone, did so yesterday morning.

It was blowing quite hard at the time, and whether Parsons did not hear the D.A.R. train going out from Halifax, or saw it, but thought he would cross the track before it reached him, is not known. But a train hand said, the deceased who was on the Western side of the track, crossed over in front of the engine, to reach the gate leading to the oil tank premises. But the cowcatcher struck him and threw him some yards, and then the train rushed forward and four cars passed over poor Parson’s body before the crew could pull the train up. Then his body was found doubled up under one of the cars, and the train had to be disconnected before the body could be removed. Death apparently was almost instantaneous. The head was nearly severed from the body, the arms and legs were broken and the body crushed and mangled.

Up to this time nobody had identified the deceased, but John Carroll, a fellow employee of Parsons, arrived just then and identified the man. Undertaker Spencer was notified and took charge of the body to prepare it for burial.

The deceased, who was a quiet, inoffensive man, well liked by his fellow employees, was a native of Newfoundland, and came here about two years ago and entered the Imperial Oil Company employ as a Cooper. He leaves a widow in Newfoundland, where his father, Capt. Parsons, a sister, and a brother also reside. Undertaker Spencer cabled the news to Capt. Parsons.

The foregoing is clipped from the Halifax Chronicle. The remains are coming by the Rosalind."

Mrs. Jenkins arrived from Trinity by Saturday night’s train.

Mr. C.F. Taylor left for the Northward, by yesterday’s express.

Dr. Burr and M. Gulnac arrived from Norris Arm, by Saturday’s express.

Mr. W. Soper arrived from Brittania Cove Saturday night on business.

Miss A. Guy of Catalina, arrived by Saturday night’s train, to spend a few weeks with friends.

Mr. W.A. Lake, of fortune, who was in town on business, left for home Saturday.

Miss D. Dawe, who has been on a visit to friends in the city, returns to Bay Roberts, this evening.

Mr. Arthur LeMessurier arrived from Chicago by Saturday’s express on a visit to friends. He has been away 16 years.

Mr. Cyril Duley, eldest son of T.J. Duley, Esq., the well known Jeweler, has just completed a four month course at a jewelers business college in Philadelphia, and is returning by the S.S. Mongolian, which left on Thursday night."

S.S. Iceland comes over from Harbor Grace, today.

S.S. Dahome left Halifax yesterday afternoon, for this port.

S.S. Rosalind left Halifax at 6 Saturday evening for St. John’s. She is due tonight.

Schooner Empire, 15 days from Oporto, arrived yesterday with salt, corkwood, and wine, to Bishop & Monroe."

The Placentia train arrived at 2.30 a.m. yesterday, bringing a few passengers.

The Bruce express arrived at 1.20 p.m. Saturday, and two local expresses from Port aux Basques at 3.20 and 7 p.m.

Last evening’s express took out about 70 passengers, including: C.F. Taylor, Miss Adela Verne, Mr. Martin, W. Fleet, W.W. Bradley, G. Howell, P. Meadus, Captain Taylor, W. Everat, and fifty laborers for Sydney."

Mr. B. Brazil, H.M.C., who was in the city for a few days, left for Placentia Saturday to join the Glencoe for home.

Constable Raymond, who was visiting his sister, ill at Catalina, returned to Carbonear by the Ethie on Saturday.

Mr. O’Neill, Bay de Verde, came to town Saturday night, to make arrangements for the coming season’s fishery.

Schooner Electra, Cundy, 37 days from Bristol, with general cargo to Alan Goodridge & Sons, arrived last evening. She met stormy weather right through, it being the worst trip in the Captain’s experiences.

A vagrant named Thomas Evans, who spends the greater part of his time in the Penitentiary, sought shelter at the Police Station last night, and was accommodated by Sergeant Corbett. He is without home and friends and on Saturday only, was liberated from the jail.

Magistrate O’Rielly returned to Placentia on Saturday from St. Bride’s, where he had gone in connection with the loss of the French fishing schooner. The Captain and crew have been placed under arrest and the Magisterial Enquiry takes place at Placentia today.

Capt Taylor of the schooner M J.Taylor, arrived from Carbonear Saturday night. Capt. Taylor, it will be remembered, was stricken with fever at Gibraltar and was obliged to leave his vessel and come home to rest. He has not yet fully recovered, from his illness.

The Iceland’s turnout is 1,715 young harps, 2,203 bedlamers, 591 old harps, 7 young hoods, 6 old hoods, total, 4,522, Gross weight, 148 tons, 17 cwt, 2 qrs, 7 lbs net, 138 tons, 11 cwt, 3 qts, 25 lbs, Value $9,637.06. The crew of 137 men share $23.28 each. T. Collingwood, who was at Harbor Grace paying the men, returned Saturday night.

Saturday evening, Constables Mackay and O’Neil were called to a residence on Duckworth St. East, where an inebriate was creating a scene in his brother’s house. The Officers took him to the Station where he was permitted to cool off. The prisoner is on the cold water list and evidently someone purchased the spirits for him, as he had two bottles of Jamaica on reaching home. An effort will be made to find the person who procured it.

Mr. T.S. Pooke, of the R.N. Electrical Department, left for Port aux Basques, Saturday.

The Messrs O’Neill of Bay de Verde, are now in the city, getting their schooner ready for the coming season’s work at Labrador.

The steamer St. Pierre-Miquelon, on her last trip to North Sydney, brought from St. Pierre 50 families, who were bound to Quebec. The heads of most of those families went to Quebec last fall, where they have been employed during the winter. Out of about 600 persons who emigrated from St. Pierre to Canada last year, less than 150 returned.

Mrs. W. White and family left for Belleoram by Saturday’s Glencoe.

Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Knight returned from Harbor Grace, Saturday night; Mr. Knight was ill during the week and had to be attended by Dr. Allen.

The new Church in the Goulds, to be constructed on Empire Day, May 24th. The service of consecration will be at 11 a.m. Arrangements have been made to provide a cold lunch at 1.30 for 50 cents per head. Rev. R Kilnee Woodward is hoping to see a large number of visitors from the city."

Mr. George Veitch, of the Postal Telegraphs, St. John’s, is at present in town the guest of Mr. T. Hanrahan.

Mr. Daniel O’Neill, of Bay de Verde arrived in town on Thursday and left for St. John ’s on business, by Friday evening’s train.

Two cases of abusive and insulting language were heard in the Court today. The defendants in both cases were convicted, admonished, and asked to pay cost.

Messrs James Cron and Norman Munn returned from St. John’s, by Friday night’s train. Mr. J Hayward, an Insurance Agent, came in by the evening’s train.

An eel was taken out of the pipes at the hydrant at Messrs. Munn & Co., premises, on Friday, and was seen to be alive, thought shortly after its exit from the pipe it died. It was over two feet long and more than an inch in diameter.

The action of the Water Co. in replacing the dilapidated wooden tank, on Water Street, with an iron fountain is generally commended, and it may be taken as an indication of that body’s desire to serve the public interest. Never too late to improve.

The Shamrock Improvement Club of St. John’s, has hired the Academy Hall here, for its dancing assembly, on the night of it excursion to this town, upon the first commercial holiday in June. Everybody has a welcome for the Shamrocks.

Messrs Munn & Co., had news on Thursday of the arrival of their brig. Amy Louise, Capt. Sheppard, at Pernambuco, after a passage of 35 days; all well. This vessel, it will be remembered, was detained here about 4 weeks on account of the ice blockade, before sailing for Brazil this trip.

Messrs R. Rutherford & Co., on Friday, put up a new signboard over their store, and the prettiness of the design and lettering attracted much attention. This firm has taken over the shop opposite their store, lately occupied by Mr. Victor Parsons, in which paints, oils, varnishes and glass, will be kept. The S.S. Regulus is expected to arrive the latter part of next week with coal.

The S.S. Iceland finished discharging her seals, Friday afternoon. The turnout 4,522 seals, weighing 148 tons, 17 cwt, 2qts, 1 lb gross: 138 tons, 11 cwt, 3 qts, 25 lbs net valued at $19,780.91. There were 137 shares, the men making $23.28 each. The S.S. Euphrates took a number of the crew at 2 o'clock this morning.

Dr. Ames returned from his visit to the North Shore this morning, and leaves again tomorrow, to continue his work there. The Doctor has decided to transfer his practice from this town to the North Shore, making his headquarters at Broad Cove. He will permanently settle on the Shore at the end of this month. Mr. John Gordon, who assists in the Doctor’s drug store, leaves next week for Broad Cove, to arrange for the setting up of a dispensary there.

The writer saw two pairs of summer boots today, (men and boys) the uppers of which were tanned from sealskins. Mr. James Garland, Foreman of the Tannery at the Harbor Grace Boot and Shoe Factory, converted the sealskin into leather, which looked as soft and durable when made up, as if it was dongela. One may be pardoned for thinking that a new departure in manufacturing sealskin into leather in this Country is possible, and that a large industry in connection with this class of footwear may eventually be developed.

The Standard, in yesterday’s issue, published a letter written by Dr. Aspland at Peking China on March 25th. The object of the letter is to correct a misstatement (not the Standard’s) which gave the idea that the Doctor was about to leave the work in which he and his wife are generally interested in China. Mrs. Aspland was in England at the time the Doctor wrote, to nurse his father, who was slowly dying of cancer of the stomach. If, after his father’s death, matters can be suitably arranged with regard to his mother, who is a bedridden invalid, Mrs. Aspland will rejoin her husband at Peking. The Doctor lectured to about 70 members of the British Legation at Peking, about a month before he wrote, on the subject of Newfoundland and Labrador, and was to repeat the lecture to the students and faculty of the Peking University the next day. He also states that a tremendous anti-dynastic movement was then afoot in China, and says not to be surprised at anything that may happen. The Doctor had no intention of leaving China, when he wrote."

Reids: Argyle is due at Placentia. Glencoe left Hermitage Cove at noon yesterday, going West. Ethie left Catalina at 5.30 p.m. yesterday, coming South. Dundee left King’s Cove at 3 p.m. outward. Virginia Lake had not arrived at Port aux Basques up to 8 o’clock last night."

From passengers arriving by last night’s train, we learn that Magistrate O’Reilly and Sergt. Kent who went to St. Bride’s in connection with the burning of the French schooner, returned to Placentia Sunday morning with the men, and registered at Bradshaw’s Hotel. The party numbers twenty-four, including the owner, Henri Pottier, the Captain, Ambrose Gurin, the others being fishermen.

The schooner was the Henri de Concale, and sailed from France on March 11th, for the Grand Banks. Two settings were made, and fish were found plentiful, as she secured 150 qtls. She sprang a leak on Wednesday last, May 1st, having been damaged by ice. Soon after, she made Angel’s Cove near Breme Point on the Cape Shore, and anchored in 25 fathoms of water. Dense fog prevailed at the time and the Captain did not know his position.

On Thursday when the fog lifted and it was possible to navigate the vessel, the Captain intended to run her into harbor for repairs. He gave orders for the crew to raise the anchors but they refused to do so, saying they feared she would turn turtle. We are informed that with the exception of the Captain and owner, the others favored abandoning her without delay.

By this time there were six feet of water in the hold and it was gaining rapidly. The crew said they were simply risking their lives by remaining on her, and would not attempt to get her to land. Permission was then given to lower the dories, but before leaving her, the hull was saturated with oil and then ignited. The Captain’s reason for doing so he says, was that he wished the ship to go down quickly and not be a menace to navigation.

Mr. M.W. Furlong, K.C., left for Placentia by yesterday morning’s train, to represent the Crown at the investigation, which likely commenced last evening, and will probably conclude today. Until Mr. Furlong reached the scene, it was thought the men would come to town by last’s night train, and arrangements were made from them to put up at the Seaman’s Home. Mr. Tasker Cook who usually acts as agent for shipwrecked French Mariners, was at the station, last night to look after their wants, had they arrived. The man who died was ill when the vessel left France, and gradually grew worse until death ended his sufferings."

Schooner “Stella”, Brennan, Placentia, loaded with Barter’s stone for Father Renouf’s new Presbytery, St. Brides.

Schooner “Alexander” Alexander Master, St. Joseph’s.

Schooner “Rambler, “ J. Rogers, Old Perlican.

Schooner “William” Jos Singleton, Salmonier.

Schooner “Lark”, Albert Hearn, Admiral’s Cove, St. Mary’s Bay.

Schooner “ Pointer”, J Collins, Catalina.

Schooner “Delta” W.C. Barnes, Harbor Grace, waiting to go on dock."

Ayre & Sons Wharf: Schooner “Liberty,” Thos Russell, Catalina. Schooner “Forest Bell” John Vey, Grate’s Cove. Both the “Liberty” and the “Forest Bell” are loaded awaiting a favorable time to sail.

Pitts’ Upper Wharf: Schooner “Dauntless,” Williams, Cape Broyle, loaded at Goodridge’s wharf, waiting for a fair wind to sail.

Bowring’s Wharf: Schooner “Rose of Sharon” Levi Earle Carbonear. Schooner “Dolly Mc Callum, William Wells, Twillingate, loaded with salt cargo. Schooner “Sea Lark”, Philip Wells, Twillingate. Schooner “Lily A.W”, Wm Rogers, Catalina. Schooner “Passport”, William Churchill, Twillingate, loaded with general cargo. Schooner “Maggie” Capt. Mursell, Little Bay Islands. Schooner “Pearl,” Capt. Rourke, Salmonier. Schooner “Bonnie Lass,” Capt. McDonald, Salmonier.

Duder’s Wharf: Schooner “Springdale” H Roberts, Twillingate.

C. F. Bennett’s Wharf: Schooner “Robert F. Mason” Capt. Purchase, Twillingate. Schooner “Mary Joan”, John Butler, Port-de-Grave, loading freight for Bell Island.

Steer’s Wharf: Schooner “Experiment” Capt. Spracklin, Charlottetown, Bonavista Bay. Schooner “Little Gem”. Nat Percy, Silly Cove, Trinity Bay.

Browning’s Wharf: Schooner “Dart” Capt. Lockyer, of Trinity. Capt. Lockyer is loading the “Dart” with general cargo for his own business.

Smith’s Co.’s Wharf: Schooner “Geo Tibbo” Capt. Carter. loading with salt for Wesleyville.

Terrier’s Wharf: Schooner “Minnie J Hickman” Capt. Young, of Twillingate, loading for Little Bay Islands. Schooner “Henrietta,” Capt. Over, Goose Bay, Bonavista Bay,

Franklin’s Wharf: Schooner “Nellie Burns” Capt. Hicks, loading coal and general cargo for Catalina."

The King vs. Augustus Sweeney. — The Attorney General moves for a day, Kent K.C., is heard. Trial is set for May 17th. The Attorney General moves for a special jury and for an extraordinary panel of 24. It is ordered accordingly.

Martin Sharpe vs. The Mannheim Insurance Company. — Morison, K.C. moves for day. Application deferred until today.

Joseph O’Rielly respondent and Geo. Crane Appellant. — Winter, K.C. for appellant, asks leave to put in evidence certain state and public papers comprising correspondence between the Government of Great Britain and the United States, of various dates relative to the American treaty rights in Newfoundland, and the report of the joint committee of the Local Legislature on the Bait Act in1886, and the records of the Halifax fishery commission of 1877.

The Court took recess to permit Council to consult together respecting this application. After recess, Winter, K.C., withdrew application.

John K Percy vs. The Exploits River Lumber Company. — This is an application on the part of defendant for an order for further and better particulars of claims. The Attorney General for defendant is heard in support of application. Winter K.C., for plaintiff, is heard and the Attorney General is heard in reply and asked leave to amend summons. It is ordered that he take another summons embodying original application and also the amendments."

S.S. Adventure reached Sydney at 5 p.m. Saturday. She reports ice packed tight on Low Point.

Brigt. Olinda, Randell, is loading fish at Baird’s for Brazil. She sails about the end of the week.

Schooner Golden Hope passed Cape Race inward, at 9 a.m. yesterday. She went on to a Conception Bay ports.

Brigt. Mayflower, Dillon, 29 days from Cadiz, arrived yesterday to A. Goodridge & Sons with a cargo of salt. Fine weather with head winds was experienced the whole way out."

The regular meeting of St. John’s Lodge No. 5 takes places in the British Hall, this evening at 8 o’clock.

Joseph McGill, Shelburne, has under construction a fine fishing schooner of 65 tons, for a party in Bonavista Bay.

Mr. W. O’Neill, late reporter of the Herald, has opened up a tobacconist’s store on Water Street, West of the Post Office.

Mr. C. Rowe, of Bowring Bros. who was at Carbonear, gauging two molasses cargoes, returned to town by last night’s train.

The Catalina banker Drummer’s Tax, Capt. Ronald House, sailed for Flemish Cap, yesterday. The Reliance and Cactus sail in a day or two.

The Admiralty have decided to convert the cruisers Blake and Blenheim into mother ships for torpedo-boat destroyers. The Blake visited St. John’s after the ‘92' fire.

During yesterday’s storm, a big sea hove in Conception Bay, and about Spaniard’s Bay and vicinity, caused some little damage, at the former place part of a bridge being washed away.

The fishermen of Torbay, Blackhead and vicinity, are now getting their salmon nets ready, and should fine weather prevail, we might expect some in the market during the week.

During yesterday’s storm, a big pane of glass in Mr. S.D. Blandford’s house, LeMarchment Road, was broken by the wind, which for the moment scared the inmates. The wind was the heaviest felt in that locality for years.

Yesterday morning, two important judgements were handed down in the Supreme Court; (1) Government vs. the Reid Express Co., (2) Government vs. the Anglo-American Telegraph Co. Judgement was given in favor of the Government in both instances. The facts of the cases have already been reported in the News.

Ketch Snowdrop and S.S. Jennie Foot are on the floating dock.

A resident of Cape Broyle, and a native of Harbor Grace, who imbibed too freely last evening, landed in the Police Station.

Messrs Ready Bros. of Mortier Bay, recently launched a new schooner of 85 tons, which they will use at the Western fishery the coming year.

The Ethie was unable to get to Clarenville on her last trip, only reaching Hickman’s Harbor. In parts of the bay there was heavy ice, but yesterday’s winds no doubt, cleared it off.

There was a big sea in the harbor yesterday, and several vessels dragged their anchors. The S.S. Labrador, anchored in the stream, was near going ashore on Chain Rock.

The gale was so fierce on the higher levels yesterday afternoon, that the Globe Steam Laundry van, which was at St. Bon’s College, was blown over. No damage was sustained.

At 2.30 yesterday afternoon, a piano case on the sidewalk in front of Chesley Wood’s store, was blown against the window, and a large plate glass was smashed in atoms. It was insured. The remains of Seaman Sundman was taken to Connolly’s undertaking rooms last evening, and waked there last night. The funeral will be held from there, this morning, internment taking place at the West end cemetery.

For the first time the season, the sprinkling carts were out yesterday afternoon, and gave good service. The dust was blinding before their appearance, much to the annoyance of citizens, and it would be well if they were kept at work daily from now.

A peculiar scene was enacted on Prince’s Street at noon yesterday, when a party whose name is inscribed on that scroll of fame — the black list — arrived at his door in a cab, helplessly drunk. As there was a scarcity of male help around, five willing females, two of them fresh from the washing tub, with sleeves rolled up, assisted by a laborer, took him into his home up stairs. The cabby had to depart without his fare.

The schooner Willie George, L. Daley, of Salmonier, was towed into port yesterday morning by the Ingraham, having had a difficult time trying to get here. Coming down the Shore yesterday, all her canvas was blown away, and under a piece of sail to the main-mast, the schooner ran under Cape Spear, where the anchor was dropped. When the Ingraham came alongside, the anchor had to be slipped and buoyed, and only with great difficulty was she towed to port. She will receive new sails before leaving for home.

Some correspondence and editorial matter is crowded out of this morning issue.

The Archer and Forrester Company are playing at the Total Abstinence Hall in Torbay, and are having full houses every night.

The annual report of the Department of Marine and Fisheries for the year 1906, and the Rules and Regulations respecting the Fisheries for Newfoundland for 1907, have reached the News office, and we acknowledge their receipt with thanks. Later we may make further reference to the information they contain.

The Hon. Treasurer of the Church of England Orphanage gratefully acknowledges the receipt of $100.00, being a donation from Hon. Captain S. Blandford.

Friends of Rev. H Uphill will present him with a purse of gold before he leaves on his trip to England.

Charles Norberg, who was Acting Purser on the Argyle, returned to town last night. He will be stationed on the Clyde during the summer.

A quantity of postage stamps were lost yesterday, between the East End Post Office and the King’s Bridge Road. The finder will oblige by leaving them at the News office.

At midnight Saturday, just as Charles Kelly was closing his grocery store on New Gower St., some miscreant broke two panes of glass and then hurriedly made off.

We regret to learn that Mrs. William Canning of Forest Road recently met with a severe accident through a fall, resulting in her arm being broken. The injury done is serious, and it is feared she will be an invalid for some weeks. "

The S.S. Nimrod, Captain Baxter Barbour, arrived at 11.30 last night, hailing for 2,400 young harps. The Nimrod has had one of the roughest experiences since prosecuting the seal fishery, and she was within an ace of leaving her hull in the Gulf. Storm after storm was encountered since sailing from here early in March. Soon after leaving Channel she became jammed, and could not reach where the seals were believed to be. Not a sign of a seal was seen until Easter Sunday, when a young harp was picked up.

On April the 8th, the crew reached the harps, but they had then taken to the water, and it was difficult and tedious work to kill them. The Viking was among them when Capt. Barbour’s men arrived. Had the Nimrod been able to force through the ice, she would have been home long ago with a good trip. On April 8th, she was once again caught in the ice, about 12 miles N.W. of the Magdalens, and did not get free until Friday.

During the 28 days she was jammed, the men went on the ice daily, but were unable to reach the seals. Time hung heavily on their heads, and it was anything but pleasant to be cooped up on such a little steamer, day in and day out, with no prospects before them. Their position was perilous in the extreme, especially when the ice commenced to raft.

One night during a storm, all hands thought she would go down. The pans swept in over her, carrying away the quarter rail on the port side, and smashing the boats in small pieces. The sealers grabbed their bags and jumped overboard, as it was safer to be on the floe than in the vessel. A few who threw their belongings on the ice, and could not reach them quickly, lost them as the large pans rafted over and buried them out of sight. The men say they do not wish to be in such a predicament again, as the thoughts of being at the mercy of the moving ice were anything but pleasant.

At midnight on Friday last, the wind veered round to the S.E., and she got free. A heavy sea was experienced coming down the Coast on Monday, and Capt. Barbour sought shelter at St. Lawrence. Two anchors were dropped, and when she strained, the starboard chain parted. No other damage was sustained, however.

The Nimrod “brings the key” for this season, being the last arrival. The voyage has not been successful, but perhaps better luck will attend her next spring."

DAHOME: The S.S. Dahome, Gonst [Difficult to read - could be Gorst. GW.] arrived at 11 last night from Halifax. She left there at 5 p.m. Sunday, and experienced fine weather on the run. She brought no passengers for St. John’s, but has 7 in transit. She was 450 tons cargo, including a quantity of hay. A new Second Officer, Mr. Burns, was shipped at Halifax.

ETHIE: The S.S. Ethie, Gooby, arrived last evening, for bunker coal. The Ethie was unable to reach further than Hickman’s Harbor, and Clarenville which is her coaling point, being inaccessible, she was forced to come on here. Last evening, a coal supply was taken aboard, and at daylight this morning she sailed again on her regular service.

BRUCE: The S.S. Bruce, Delaney, arrived at 5.30 p.m. yesterday from Port aux Basques, having made the run from there to this port in 25 hours. She brought about 2 cars of freight, and as passengers: Mrs. Capt. Delaney, Mrs. M. Delaney and Miss Flynn. The last season has been a hard one in the Gulf, and in forcing through the ice, the Bruce had minor damages caused. She will go on dock, today, and remain there for about a week.

ROSALIND: The S.S. Rosalind, Clarke, arrived at 5.30 a.m. yesterday from New York via Halifax. She left the pier at the latter place at 6 p.m. Saturday, but remained in the harbor out of the storm until 4 a.m. Sunday. She brought a full general cargo, 8 packages mail matter, and the following passengers: W.D. Cameron, O. Hodder, P. Ellinger, R.E. Mason, J. Moore, S.G. Kean, Mesdames Rennie, E. Hubert, Emerson, L.A. Cameron, J.R. Upperman; Miss Gwen Hayward, and 26 steerage.

TORS: The S.S. Pors[sic], Hansen, 2 ½ days from Sydney, arrived at 4.30 last evening to Kennedy & Mullaly, with 850 tons of screened coal. The ship left Sydney Sunday afternoon, and at night ran into heavy ice in the Gulf. Capt. Hansen backed out of the floe and took a wide detour South, to escape further contact. She made in again early Sunday morning, and since then had fine weather coming along. She begins discharging, this morning, and when finished, returns to Sydney.

SIBERIAN: At midnight, the Siberian arrived from Glasgow via Liverpool. She left the latter on Saturday, April 28th, and experienced unpleasant weather, head winds and heavy seas prevailing almost the entire trip. She had a mail, 400 tons general cargo, and 87 passengers for this port, including; 13 in saloon. Among the latter are; Hon. R.K. Bishop, Mrs. Rankin, Miss Rankin, Miss Parsons, Dr. Chamberlain, J. Nunns, Mr. Harvey. As the Mongolian was at the pier, the Siberian anchored in the stream, and the passengers will not land until this morning."

Stormy Spring in the Gulf.

The S.S. Viking, Capt. Bartlett arrived in port at 9.30 last night from the Gulf seal fishery, hailing for 14,000 young harps. The Viking left Channel March 11th with the Kite and Nimrod, and since then, almost to her arrival in port, met stormy weather. After hard butting, the Viking managed to get as far as Magdalen Islands, and on 31st inst., ran into the main Gulf patch. April 1st the men were put on the ice, and notwithstanding the severe weather, succeeded in killing and panning more than 3,000. Next day the crew went on the ice again, and killed several thousand, and on other days a few thousand more were killed and placed aboard. From April 1st until the 23rd, the ship was jammed. On the 24th, there was a change, and that day and during the next day, some 4,000 seals were picked up. This morning the ship will begin to discharge, and it is expected that she will turn out about 350 tons."

The S.S. Ethie, Capt. Gooby, has resumed her bi-weekly trips to this port of call, making the first visit on Wednesday last.

R.C. Smith, Esq., Superintendent of the A.A. Telegraph Co., came from the city, on Saturday, to inspect and pronounce upon the new offices, which will be built here for the company. The Superintendent expressed himself as being well pleased in every particular with the work put out of hands by the builder, Mr. Guy. The location also is admirably suited for the company’s business, and meets his approval. The local Manager of the Anglo Branch, Mr. George Nicholl Sr., moved into his new domicile on the 1st May.

Lieut Col. Rees, Provincial Commander of the Salvation Army here in Newfoundland, paid a visit to Carbonear Corps on Tuesday, and conducted a big meeting in the Barracks, at night. Capt. Sparks of Harbor Grace, accompanied the Lieutenant-Colonel.

The remains of Mr. Edward Colbert, who for some months has suffered intensely, from dropsical trouble, was consigned to its final resting place on the 29th of April.

The office recently vacated by the A.A. Telegraph Co., is undergoing a thorough renovation, and will be converted into a display room for the Singer Sewing Machine Co., whose growing business around these parts fully warrants them in establishing a permanent agency here.

A lodge of the Royal True Blue Association was formed in the Orange Hall on Wednesday night. Eight brothers and sisters subscribed their allegiance to its constitution and bylaws.

The Bell Island tug Progress, took out some 20 laborers to the Island on Friday.

The accident that happened to the little schooner Rowena, while attempting to get through the “run” between Carbonear Island and Mesquite Point, is one of considerable loss as well as disappointment to the owner, Mr. Smith. The particulars are as follows: after taking on board about 10,000 feet of lumber at Tucker & Cameron’s premises, and some twenty laborers for the Company works at Bell Island, the schooner set sail on Thursday morning.

A fresh breeze from the Westward was blowing at the time the ship reached her death trap, and her speed was judged at seven knots when she struck the rocks with tremendous force. Mr. Smith himself was to the helm at the time, and needless to say, was astounded when he discovered that they were not in the right channel. Water rushed in quickly at the bow, and Mr. Henry Forward, the Lighthouse Keeper of Carbonear Island, upon seeing their predicament, rushed to the scene.

The men with their belongings, were taken to the island. Afterwards, several boats from Freshwater came along side and started to salvage the lumber. With the Easterly wind, and the sea heaving in. the vessel slipped off the ledge and settled well down in the water, but not before all the small gear had been saved. The hull and attachments, including spars, rigging, anchors and chains, were auctioned the following day by Mr. Green, acting Sub Collector, and purchased by Mr. Smith for $17. On Saturday, Capt. Smith’s Broker went in his schooner to the scene of the wreck, and with the aid of a large number of men, succeeded in getting hold of the wreck, and towing her to Rorke & Sons premises. Insurance was effected with W.A. Munn’s Company for $1,000 only. CORRESPONDENT."

Miss Aggie Thomey returned to Harbor Grace, last evening.

Mr. J. Nunn returned by the Siberian, having spent the winter in England.

Mr. J.J. Tobin leaves today on a business and pleasure trip to the Old Country .

Mrs. F.W. Rennie and Mrs. C. Emerson returned from their trip to the States, yesterday.

Mrs. J.D. Goodwin leaves for Durtham, N.C., shortly, to visit her father who is dangerously ill.

Dr. Chamberlain, who was taking a special course in a London Hospital, returned by the Siberian.

Mr. M.W. Furlong, K.C., who went to attend the Magisterial Enquiry, returned to town last night.

Miss Rankin, who just completed her studies in Europe, arrived by the Siberian; her mother has also returned.

Hon. R.K. Bishop returned by the Siberian. He informs us that his son Ralph, who went away for special treatment, is doing well.

Mr. Ellis Watson, of the R.N. Co., left by last evening’s express for Montreal on a visit to friends. He will be absent about 3 weeks.

Mr. S.H. Parsons who has been unwell for sometime, leaves for Montreal as soon as navigation in the Gulf opens, and will undergo treatment in Hospital there.

Miss Gwen Hayward, who was suffering from fever at Philadelphia, arrived by the Rosalind to recuperate. She remains until the end of August.

Miss Jessy Parsons, who since last August last has been in England visiting her brother, Will., and undergoing medical treatment, returned by the Siberian. Her friends will be pleased to learn that she is fully recovered.

In the second year course at McGill University, Mr. A.G. Hatcher, son of the Rev. Henry Hatcher, B.D., of Bonavista, has been signally successful taking a first class in Solid Geometry and Conic Sections; Algebra and Physics, Chemistry; with honors in Mathematics, Physics and Greek — a rare combination. He was also the prizeman for his year in Chemistry and Greek. Amongst the first year students, Carmen Paine, son of the Rev. George Paine of Lower Island Cove, headed the first class in Algebra, and took a first in Trigonometry."

S.S. Adventure leaves Sydney today for St. John’s.

S.S. Regulus sails for North Sydney tomorrow to load coal.

S.S. Carthaginian leaves Liverpool on Saturday for St. John’s.

Schooner Empire is discharging wine at Baine Johnson’s for Newman & Co.

S.S. Iceland arrived from Harbor Grace yesterday and will lie up until next spring.

S.S. Rosalind sails at noon Friday, taking in saloon Dr. and Mrs. Charlton, B. Godden, G. Garland, and 5 steerage.

Brigt. Galatea, 22 days from Barbados, arrived yesterday afternoon with molasses; she is discharging at Harvey & Co’s.

Schooner Maggie, Day, arrived from Harbor Breton yesterday afternoon with fish oil etc., to Job’s. She met hard weather on the passage.

Barqt. Clutha, Joyce, 20 days from Barbados, arrived yesterday to Bishop & Monroe, with molasses. Fine weather was met until this coast was reached, when several gales followed. No damage resulted however."