Avalon South Region - St. John's District

"The Daily News"  January 1907

Transcribed by John Baird and Sue O'Neill  While we have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors.

Wednesday 2nd 1907

NEW YEAR’S Awful Tragedy, STEPHEN ANDREWS KILLED.

DRUNKEN MAN HITS HIM AND HE IS PICKED UP DEAD.

Augustus SWEENEY Arrested and is Held On Charge of Murder

Stephen ANDREWS, a well known figure in the city, met death yesterday, under peculiarly sad circumstances, and Augustus SWEENEY, a 22 year old laborer, of Battery Road is held responsible for his life, being now behind prison bars, charged with wilful murder. While the city was in holiday attire and almost the entire population deep in merriment, with good fellowship existing on all sides, the awful tragedy occurred ; and the happy new year, which has been ushered in so auspiciously, was suddenly changed into mourning by the populace for the time being, and into deepest grief and suffering for the families of ANDREWS and the unfortunate accused. The deed is again the outcome of alcohol, though brought about in an almost incredible manner.

A few minutes before one o’clock SWEENEY called at the house of a Mrs. EARLES, Spencer St. to meet a young lady, with whom he kept company, but being somewhat under the influence of liquor, was refused admittance, he then went around at the rear, and climbed a board fence, unknown to Mrs. EARLES, and entered the back door. When there but a short while, he became troublesome, annoying Mrs. EARLES and a Mrs COOPER, who was present. Mrs. COOPER, who is in a delicate state of health, became frightened and left the house, for the purpose of calling Constable MARCH who lived a short distance up the street. The latter was not at home, however and on returning, she called at Mr. ANDREWS, who was then eating his breakfast. He volunteered to go and get SWEENEY out of the house, and started forthwith. When he reached EARLES, SWEENEY was in a fighting mood, and deceased persuaded him to leave without causing trouble. SWEENEY persistently refused and the former attempted to Forcibly Eject Him in which he succeeded. Once outside the door, ANDREWS turned around to enter his own home, and was about to put his foot on the doorstep , when SWEENEY hit him a heavy blow, from behind, under the left ear, felling him to the ground. ANDREWS fell heavily, on the back of his head hitting on the concrete drain that was a few feet from the door. He uttered a slight moan as he fell, but made no motion afterwards. The action was witnessed by several people, and when the unfortunate man failed to rise, Mr. E. DRISCOLL and a daughter of deceased lifted him up and took him into the house . The man’s skull was crushed, and part of his brain was protruding, while more of it was spattered about the drain. SWEENEY realized almost instantly that something serious had happened, and ran up the street at breakneck speed. When ANDREWS was taken into his house he Recognized His

Daughter, mentioned her name once, then relapsed into unconsciousness, from which he never recovered. Seeing that he was badly injured, and that a copious stream of blood was flowing from the mouth and nostrils, medical service were sought ,and Dr. FRASER was soon on the scene. He did all possible under the circumstances, but the case was hopeless one, and about twenty minutes after the blow was struck the victim had entered into eternity. The news of the gruesome happening was soon heralded near and far, and hundreds of curious citizens thronged the street, eager to learn the truth or otherwise of the report. Sergt. NOSEWORTHY, who was returning to the police quarters, was informed of the affair by G. DUFFIT, and hurried to the spot. Learning the facts, he sought for SWEENEY, and finally found him at the house of Thomas DROVER, 25 Scott St. He was identified by one of the women, who had seen him strike deceased,

and the officer placed him under arrest. SWEENEY acknowledged hitting ANDREWS, but was unconscious of his death. In the interim Inspector-General McCOWEN had been informed, and upon arrival ordered that the accused be taken to the police station. SWEENEY offered no resistance, but became melancholy and horrified over the awful result of his work. The ambulance was then summoned , the body taken to the morgue, where, an hour later, a post mortem was held by Drs. RENDELL and SCULLY. They found deceased had suffered from no organic disease, and that death resulted from fracture of the skull. The horrible tragedy has cast widespread sorrow among all classes of citizens, the two happy homes of yesterday morning have been changed to the other extreme– Andrews, who was in the prime of life and enjoying the blessing of good health, lies still in death at the morgue, while Sweeney, who was a free and honored citizen, occupies a felon’s cell, held on the awful charge of murder .

Deceased was about 55 years old and came to St. John’s, from Port de Grave, many years ago. An industrious, energetic, good citizen all his life, he was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. For a number of years he was truckman with Bowring Bros., and at the same time of his death held a similar position with the F. B. Woods Co., being looked upon with confidence by his employers. He was a member of the S. O. E. , and was prominent in all its workings, being one of the first to join the order, when established here. A widow and six children, two sons, Charles, who worked at the Telegram office, and George, who is engaged at the job department of the Free Press, and four daughters survive him. The blow to the family is almost unbearable, considering the circumstances of deceased’s death—to which his daughter was an eye witness–and general sympathy go out to them in their sad hour of bereavement. This morning the body will be conveyed home, and interment takes place tomorrow. The result of the post mortem will be officially made known this forenoon, and in the meantime full enquiries will be made into the affair. It is likely that on tomorrow SWEENEY will come up for examination, before the magistrate.

PERSONAL

Capt. C. DAWE, M. H. A. , came to town Monday, on business.

Mr. J. DAWSON, Harbor Grace, is at present in the city.

Mr. J. O’NEILL, Bay de Verde, is at present in the city, on business.

Mr. Daniel BISHOP, of Burin, who has been, unfortunately ill most of the time, is able to be about again, and will probably return home by Prospero, next week.

NAUTICAL

S.S Dahome, 2 ½ days from Halifax, arrived at 1 p.m. Monday, to J & W. Pitts.

Schr. Palma, 4 days from Sydney, arrived last evening with coal for S. March & Sons.

Schr. Nellie M. T. Rumsey, sailed, Monday, for Pernambuco, fish laden by Bishop & Monroe.

Brigt. Grace, Giles, sailed, Monday afternoon, for Brazil, fish laden by A Goodridge & Sons.

The Whalers Avalon and Fin, which were being overhauled, come off the dry dock, this morning.

S. S. Silvia sails for Halifax this afternoon, taking in saloon; Miss A. HAMLYN, H. G. VOISEY, S. DOWNER, P.BOWDEN, and 5 in steerage.

Schr. Mersey, 20 days from Philadelphia, arrived last evening with a cargo of anthracite coal, consigned to A. R. Randell & Co. She experience hard weather.

S. S. Wobun, 2 ½ days from Sydney, via Wabana, arrived at 12:30 A.M. yesterday, with coal to Morey & Co. The Wobun went to Wabena to land some machinery for the mines.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

It is said that Mr.H. C. MORRIS while in New York , was robbed of $800

Four prisoner were arrested last night will appear before Judge FLANNERY this morning.

A man who met with an accident along the railway recently, will arrive her by to-days train for treatment.

There was excellent skating on Burton’s and Mundy Pond yesterday, and it was enjoyed by a large number

A large pane of glass was blown out of J Seller’s office by wind last night. Watchman McCARTHY reported it to Mr. S.

Yesterday morning a man named MONAHAN fell on the pavement near the R. N. depot, and inflicted a nasty cut on the face. He bled profusely and had to be taken home for treatment.

Ambrose CLARKE, of Clarke’s Beach leaves for Halifax by the Silvia today with his daughters Margaret and Mary. Both the girls are deaf and dumb, and they enter the institution there for those so afflicted.

Inspector General McCOWEN spent a busy time yesterday. During the greater part of the day he was at Government House and the SWEENEY – ANDREWS affair took up more of his time and attention.

The remains of Enoch PIKE, who died on Sunday night were interred yesterday afternoon. The service was conducted by the Salvation Army and a large number of the corps attended.

Thursday night last the employees at Government House, and friends were tendered a dinner by Sir Wm. and Lady MacGREGOR. The health of His Majesty the King and Their Excellencies was enthusiastically drunk. The event proved most enjoyable.

Monday afternoon the employees of Reid’s Electrical Dept. presented the Supt. Mr. MORRIS, with a gold watch as a mark of the esteem in which they hold him. The presentation was made by Mr. VAN WART, who made a felicitous speech. The recipient made a fitting reply.

The weather up country yesterday was changeable. At Port aux Basques it was stormy and raining, at Bay of Island, N. E .raining, 44 above; Gaff Topsail, N. E. raining , 38 above; Bishop Falls, N. W. , fine, 25 above; Clarenville, S. W. , strong, snowing; Whitebourn, N. W. , light, fine, 30 above.

Monday afternoon, Mr. I. C. MORRIS was presented with a beautiful address and fountain pen from his employees. Mr. J. CHISLETT making the presentation. Mr. MORRIS, who is deservedly popular , and held in high esteem by him employees, replied in suitable terms thanking the donors for their kind presentation.

The Morris Case.

John Quirk Arrested

Mr. Charles MORRIS, late accountant at the Marine and Fisheries Department, who was arrested on Saturday , was brought before Judge Flannery, on Monday afternoon. Inspector-General McCOWEN conducted the examination, on behalf of the crown, as a result of the investigation, John QUIRK, Government truckman and a close friend of the prisoner, who was called as a witness, was placed under arrest, charged with being as accomplice of MORRIS’s. A 6 o’clock they were remanded for eight days, and were removed to the penitentiary, has made a full statement of the whole affair, and it is probable that he will be dealt with by the magistrate, and not go before the Supreme Court. Mr. QUIRK denies that he is guilty of any complicity in the case.

MONDAY’S ACCIDENT

Henry CRAWFORD Injured

At 2.30 p.m. Monday Henry CRAWFORD, working at the R. N. Co.’s machine shop, met with a painful accident. While engaged at the rotary saw, his hand slipped, and the machine traveling at rapid speed came in contact with his arm, badly lacerating it. He was taken to Peter O’MARA’s pharmacy, where the wound was temporarily dressed, and later was attended by Dr. ANDERSON, who put several stitches in the cut. CRAWFORD lost considerable blood, and it will be some days before he will be able to use the injured member.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

Silver King, tonight, T. A. Hall performance at 8.15 p.m.

When weather is fine, the fishermen of Bay de Verde jig plenty fine fish on the grounds. This is almost unprecedented at this season.

Typhoid fever, which prevailed in the city for some months, is now extinct, the last patient being reported convalescent, Saturday last.

There is a better sign of herring in Placentia Bay than for eight years, and it is likely that several vessels will arrive there during the week to load.

Health Inspector O’BRIEN visited the different slaughter houses, last week, and, it is said , found several of them not in strict keeping with the city ordinances.

A Mrs. STAMP and two children of Larkin’s Square, who are suffering from scarlet fever, were conveyed to the fever hospital Saturday last.

The two and a half-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CULLEN, Torbay, who were suffering from diphtheria, died at the hospital, Monday last. The remains were interred by Undertaker MARTIN, at Mount Carmel cemetery, Monday afternoon.

THE SILVER KING

Miss Bride JORDAN and her talented troupe produced “The Silver King” in the T.A. Hall to one of the largest audiences that ever greeted a company in St. John’s To speak of the performance, we need only say that it was equal to any ever given by amateurs here and superiors to many played by professionals. The piece which is well known to St. John’s theatre goers, was played with great success by the Josie Mills Co., some years ago, and ran a whole week, and some of our local critics put last night’s performance side by side with the Josie Mills production. Mr. T. O’NEILL, as the Silver King did some splendid work rendering a difficult part with perfect case. Mr. J. BAXTER as the spider, in an unpopular part, was an admirable character, and surpassed previous efforts. Mr. E.H. SKILL, as a London Jew gave a portrayal that was professional and deserved the high encomiums paid him. Mr. Victor GORDON, as Sam Baxter, played with that style peculiarly his own, and the best evidence of his work was the unstinted applause that greeted each appearance. Mr. H.H. MORRISEY, in the role of Jakes, the rusted old servant, if it be possible won new laurels. Mr. PW. JORDAN as Corkett brought down the house, his gesticulations and funnyisms creating sufficient enjoyment for all. The three Old Gossips did excellently and were enthusiastically applauded. Messrs. EWING, R. LUMSDEN, MONTCRIEF, BRIEN, B. ALSOP, NEWHAM AND STAPLETON, in minor parts, did well. Miss Bride JORDAN sustained the character of Nellie Denver with grace and Miss Pauline BAIRD, as the Spider’s wife, won many admirers. Miss M. PARKER, as Susy, was a pleasing character, and little Miss MYLER and Master SUMMERS, as Cissy and Ned, rendered parts that won the admiration of all present. The piece will be re-produced to-night.

“A Shadowed Life” was a great success

The B.I.S. Dramatic Co. added perceptibly to its already well deserved laurels, by the presentation, last night of a drama full of interest and extremely well performed. The plot is clear and clean, and from the first to the last act the enthusiasm of the audience is carried all along. There was full opportunity for the comic, pathetic and sensational element, in each of which the various characters were most creditably depicted, giving thorough enjoyment to the audience. Another, and by no means the least enjoyable feature, was the “packed house,” which spells the financial success that was worked for an won by the company. Of the cast, Miss VIGURS, in the lead, gave a splendid rendition of her difficult character, her acting and dialogue being quite near perfection. Two new performers, in the persons of the Misses Ena and Kitty FITZPATRICK, appeared; they were deservedly and warmly commended. The former had the role of a spinster, anxious for matrimonial settlement, and the latter a sprightly domestic, whom, in connection with Horatio Hopkins (Mr. P. O’MARA) contributed on of the neatest bits of acting in the performance, Mr. P.F. MOORE, in the role of a detective, did some clever work, and, as usual, was immensely pleasing and popular. His song was a genuine treat, eliciting a hearty encore. Mr. W. COMERFORD had a difficult role, in which he was thoroughly at home as was also Mr. J.J. O’GRADY, both doing the “villain” portion. Mr. Fred JARDINE did a very pretty bit of acting, and Mr. J.C. PIPPY, as Sir Robert Dinham, made the most of the part. Mr. J. DONNELLY, in an Irish character, contributed much mirth to the piece, and the other parts were represented by Messrs. J. PROWSE, J. MAHONEY, E.J. HIGGINS and Miss HARRISON. The play will be reproduced tonight and merits a large audience, which will doubtless be given.

At the conclusion of the performance, last night, members of the company and a few friends, enjoyed some refreshments, and afterwards an enjoyable dance for an hour or so.

BIRTH

GRILLS– On the 19th December a daughter to Mr. And Mrs. W. J. GRILLS, chief steward, S. S. Virginia Lake.

DEATHS

PIKE– On Sunday night last, Enoch PIKE, aged 57 year, leaving mother, wife and one child to mourn their sad loss.

THURSDAY JANUARY 3RD 1907

INHUMAN TREATMENT

Word comes from Trinity Bay settlement of the inhuman conduct of a father towards his daughters. The man drinks heavily , and , when in the horrors , serves the girls unmercifully . During the early hours of Monday when the thermometer was well below freezing point, the girls were obliged to run from their home in their night clothes and seek shelter at a neighbor’s a few hundred yards away. Since the death of the mother the girls who are yet in their teens, have had a most unhappy time. Friends intend bringing the case under the notice of the clergyman, but not a few say the police should be informed, and the outrage stopped as speedily as possible.

SENTENCED TO TWELVE MONTHS

At 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, H. C. MORRIS, late accountant at the marine and Fisheries Department, was arraigned before Judge FLANNERY, and charged with obtaining money, under false pretenses, during the last six months. There were two amounts, $27.50 and $26. He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment on each offence. Later in the evening he was removed to the jail.

John QUIRK, who was charged with aiding and abetting MORRIS, pleaded not guilty and was discharged to appear when called upon. J DWYER, M. H. A., and J JARDINE furnishing the bonds.

Brakeman Meets Awful Death

William SQUIRES of Quidi Vidi Road, who was engaged as brakeman with the R. N. Co., was the victim of an accident, Tuesday afternoon, which resulted in his death twelve hours later. At 2.30 p.m. Tuesday he was working at shunting cars at Glenwood, and accidentally fell between them while the train was in motion. One car passed over his left leg, amputating it above the knee, while the right was also terribly mangled. When the R. N. Co., were informed of the accident, they summoned Dr. BURR, from Norris Arm to attend him, who was soon on the spot . All possible was done to alleviate the man’s suffering, and a special train was despatched from Gambo to here to get the sufferer to hospital. His system could not stand the shock, however, and he expired at 3.15 yesterday morning, but not before he had been given the rites of religion by Rev. Fr. BADCOCK. Deceased was a trusted employee of the Reid Co., was married and leaves a widow and two children. The remains reached town at 8 p.m. yesterday and will be interred today.

Prisoner Remanded

Augustus SWEENEY, the prisoner charged with the murder of Stephen ANDREWS, was arraigned before the magistrate, yesterday. He was asked not to plead, and was remanded for eight days. In the interim the authorities will fully investigate the matter, and when the prisoner comes up again the Crown hope to be able to go on with the case. Yesterday afternoon the prisoner engaged the service of a lawyer.

S.S.Bruce Due This Morning

The Marconi station at Cape Ray, reported speaking the S. S. Bruce, 60 miles N.E. by E. of that point, at eight o’clock last night, and that Capt. Delaney expected to reach Bay of Islands at ten this morning. There was a storm in the Gulf Tuesday, when the Bruce was crossing, but she made fairly good run across. This trip she has a full cargo of freight, and at North Sydney there is a considerable quantity awaiting shipment. Todays express will only go as far as Bay of Islands, where the Bruce will be connected with

Weather Report

Yesterday afternoon it was stormy on the West Coast, but at night there was a favorable change. At 8.30 last night, the following reports were received.

Port aux Basque–N.W., strong; 27 above

Bay of Islands–W.N.W., strong; snowing; 28 above.

Gaff Topsail–W. N. W. , light; cloudy; 28 above.

Bishop’s Falls–N.W, light; dull;28 above.

Clarenville–W., light; fine; 34 above.

Whitebourn–Calm, fine; 30 above.

Along The Line

The regular train last evening took out a number of passengers, including; M.B. PARSONS, Miss.JENKINS , J. S. GOLT, W. AITKEN, Mrs. F BRAZIL, J EVANS, Dr. AMES, Dr. CHISOLM

The shore train arrived at 9.45 last night, bring only a few passengers.

NAUTICAL

S.S. Dahome sails for Liverpool tomorrow, taking a large cargo; no passengers are booked at present.

S.S. Regulus, Wakeham, arrived at 1 o’clock this morning, from Sydney, with a cargo of coal for A. J. Harvey & Co.

S.S. Silvia sailed at 6.30 last evening, for Halifax and New York, taking additional passengers; Misses Emma AYRE and May SUFFERN.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Portia sails north at 10 this a.m., taking a full cargo and the following salcon passengers; J. W. HODGE, J MORRIS, J STONE, Const. LONG, A YATES, H TEMPLEMAN, J TEMPLEMAN, S. JANES, R. PEET, Capt. W. MUIR, C. HOWSE, N SNELGROVE, W KANE, J A STRONG, P NEWELL, T BARBOUR, J OSMOND,W CHURCHILL, H HOWLETT, T FORD, J PAYNE, J O’NEILL, R FOWLER, J MORRIS, Mrs. JONES, Misses FENNELL, TEMPLEMAN, Curtis, JACKMAN, STERLING, MALCOLM, and 30 steerage.

Prospero left Birchy Cove at 10.40 a.m. yesterday coming east.

Reids.

Home is at North Sydney, loading freight for this port.

Clyde left Lewisport at 1 a.m. yesterday, on her last trip south.

Glenco left Grand Bank at 1.30 a.m. yesterday, going west.

Argyle arrived at Placentia at 5.30 p.m. yesterday from the Red island route.

Constable LONG who was serving years at Bonavista is now in the city, and will likely be stationed here in future.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

Tonight at the R. C. Cathedral Organist ALLEN will give a recital and the choir will render the Christmas Carols.

Guards CORBETT and CAREW of the police station, are laid up at present, and Constables DAY and LAWLOR are taking their places.

On New Year’s Day nine applicants were admitted to membership in the T. A. adult body and ten were added to the Juvenile ranks.

The Lunatic Asylum enquiry will be resumed this afternoon. It is likely that the matron, Miss TEMPLEMAN, will give her testimony.

The schooner owned by Sydney Bennett, Fortune, which ran ashore at Lamaline, recently, has refloated, and is now undergoing repairs. Her damages were not serious.

The body of the unfortunate man, ANDREWS, was taken to his late home, yesterday, by Undertaker COLLIER. Interment takes place in the C of E cemetery, this afternoon.

The S. O. E. meets this afternoon, at 2 preparatory to attend the funeral of the late S. ANDREWS.

Herring still continue plentiful at Bay of Islands, and the barge anchored near Woods island, which has a refrigerator installed is getting all the herring required.

FRIDAY JANUARY 4 1907

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

Mr. RICE hopes to have a good sheet of ice on the curling rink shortly.

The curlers that are going to Montreal, to represent, Newfoundland, will leave here the 15th January

Capt. Darius BLANDFORD, who was in the city since Monday, last, left for his home, in Port Blandford , by yesterday’s express.

Yesterday , Judge FLANNERY held an inquest into the death of brakeman SQUIRES, who died on the train, as the results of an accident at Glenwood.

The express, last evening took out a large number of passengers including; Rev. H. D. WHITMORE, Capt. D. BLANDFORD, W. BARNOCK, S. CROSSMAN, E. J. HOSKINS, J, GRIFFIN, J READER, J WILSON, C. D. SLEATER

The little steamer Louise, Capt. BURKE, which left for Halifax with 2,500 qtls. of fish, experienced hard weather and running short of coal, was obliged to call at North Sydney, where she replenished her bunker with 25 tons.

Herring still continue plentiful at Bay of Islands, and if the weather continue frosty there will be a bonanza for the fishermen. During the mild weather, Roberts Bros.’ barge which is fitted with refrigerator, secured a good supply of the fish.

Mr. J BANCROFT, who assumed duties as cashier at the customs house, on Wednesday, was obliged to give up work, yesterday, as he was not sufficiently received. Mr. E. WHITE is again filling the position, temporarily.

The work of repairing the washouts on the West Coast has advanced a stage during the last two days. The gangs working at each end are now within ten miles of each other, and this afternoon it will be known when the job will be completed.

Mr. John LYNCH, Supt. of the Water Co., died at Harbor Grace, Wednesday night, at the age of 82. He was born in St. John’s ,but has been living in the second city for over 40 years. He leaves a wife and two sons, the latter residing in the United States.

The schooner Nightingale, from Newfoundland for Halifax, loaded with frozen herring, grounded while entering the north entrance, on Friday. The captain not being acquainted, tried to follow the boats. The vessel got off at high tide without much damage.–Eastern Journal

The Princes Rink will likely open for skating this evening.

The Municipal Council holds its regular weekly meeting at 7.30 this evening.

The lunatic-inquiry was resumed at the institution yesterday afternoon before I G McCOWEN. Miss TEMPLEMAN’s evidence was not finished at 6.30 when adjournment was taken until this afternoon.

Consts. TOBIN and HANN were called to New Gower St. last evening to remove a young man who was creating a disturbance in his mother-in-law’s house. They conveyed him to the station, and this morning he will go before the magistrate.

The funeral of Stephen ANDREWS who met such an untimely end on New year’s day took place yesterday at the C of E cemetery. Rev. Canon SAUNDERS officiating, it was attended by a large number of sympathetic friends and the Sons of England society, of which deceased was a member.

We chronicle, this morning with deep regret the demise of Master Jack CULLEN, son of Mr. W. H. CULLEN, foreman painter of the News office, which occurred at his father’s residence, Spencer St., last night. Deceased was a bright lad of ten years, and for some time had been suffering from heart trouble. He appeared better the last few days, and his recovery was hoped for, but a change came yesterday from which he never rallied . Jack was a promising pupil of St. Patrick’s school and by his bright sunny nature endeared himself to his school mates and teachers alike. To his sorrowing parents the News extends condolence.

Const. COADY of the western station resigned from the police force yesterday.

The council men are now engaged laying water and sewerage pipes on Leslie St. During the last two years a number of up to date houses were built on this street and with the present conveniences installed it is expected that more dwellings will be added during the year.

DEATH

MARTIN–At Heart’s Content on Thursday morning the 3rd January Amelia Calton. relict of the late Adam J Martin, of this city, ages 85 years. Funeral notice later.

NAUTICAL

S. S. Dahome sailed for Liverpool at 10.30 last night.

S.S. Ulunda leaves Liverpool today for St. John’s.

H. M.S. Brilliant sails for Bermuda. on Sunday morning.

Schr. Columbia Carroll reached Halifax, on Wednesday, from St. John’s via Trepassey.

Schr. Carl Reine, 13 days from Figueira, reached St. Jacques on Wednesday, and will load fish there.

S. S. Regulus sails for Pilley’s Island, tomorrow, to load ore for Philadelphia, she then returns here with anthracite coal.

Schr. little Secret Couch, has loaded 2,700 qtls. fish at Alan Goodridge & Sons, and sails for Gibraltar, for orders today.

S. S. Adventure leaves New York, today, for Philadelphia, where she loads coal for Sydney. She brings a cargo of “household” to St. John’s, from the latter place.

SATURDAY JANUARY 5 1907

PERSONAL

Dr. LYNCH, of Lamaline , is at present in the city

Mr. Moses DROVER went out by last evening’s train.

Mr. W. H. BUTT came over from Bay Roberts, last evening.

Mr. Justice EMERSON who was visiting Montreal, returned to town by last night express.

Miss BLANDFORD daughter of Capt. D. BLANDFORD, arrived in town by last night express.

Mr. R. DWYER, J. P. Holyrood, who was in town, on business, returned home, yesterday afternoon.

Capt. J. LEWIS, M. H. A. who was in the city on business, returned to Holyrood by last evening train.

Mr. J FOOTE, agent for the N. S. Co., Bell Island, left by train, last evening for Conception Bay, to engage men for his company.

ALONG THE LINE

Last evening train took out about 80 passengers, including ; R. DWYER, Capt. J LEWIS, M. H. A., G MAHER, M MARTIN, M DROVER.

The express arrived at 11.30 last night, bringing; Mr. Justice EMERSON, Dr. F PILOT, J MARTIN, Miss BLANDFORD and a few other passengers.

A Big Rush At Bell Island

Mr. J FOOTE, of the Nova Scotia Steel and Coal Co., of Bell Island arrived in the city yesterday, to secure men for the winter operations, which are to be on a large scale. We understand that 500 men are required, and Mr. FOOTE is having contingents sent on to the Island, from Harbor Grace, Carbonear, Placentia, Harbor Buffett and other places in Placentia bay. Nearly all of the ore for next summer shipment will be brought to the surface and placed in “Stock piles”, near the loading piers. The last steamer to take away a shipment for 1906 has come and gone and no more will be shipped until spring, a steamer, with a cargo of coal, is shortly expected at the Island, but she will not take away any ore. The 500 men required for winter operations are being offered $1.35 per day, without grub. A small fee of 20 cents is charged for lodgings, which provided by the company . The company has fifty fine dwelling houses and 160 “shacks”. The latter are small but warm, and houses six men comfortably. There should be no trouble in securing men at this season of the year. There are at present 600 men, including foremen, etc, now at work, and with the additional 500, a busy scene of activity will present during the coming winter.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

The T. A. Juvenile Society hold its regular weekly meeting, at 2.15 tomorrow afternoon.

The Star Association parades to last Mass, at St. Patrick’s, tomorrow, meeting at 9 a.m.

The weekly meeting of the Cathedral men’s Bible Class takes place in the Synod Hall tomorrow afternoon, at 8. Rev Canon SAUNDERS lectures.

The Harkins Company–numbering thirteen, all told–will arrive by the next express. A telegram was received from Mr. H. yesterday saying that he would leave the next Bruce, from North Sydney.

The S. S. Bruce left Bay of Islands at 8 last night, for North Sydney, taking fourteen saloon and eighty-three steerage passengers. She was delayed several hours at Bay of islands, owing to the snow storm.

The Argyle is due at Placentia, from the westward, today, having made up several days, within the fortnight. A more efficient commander than Capt. O’RIELLY it would be difficult to find as his work proves.

Herring have been plentiful at Salmonier, last week, and the fishermen are getting from two to seven barrels a day in nets. They are of a large size. There is no demand for them, but the people are salting and putting them in barrels. It is the first time that herring has been so plentiful there for several years, and if a vessel were on the scene she would secure a cargo without trouble.

The barque Lavinia left Pernambuco, last Saturday, for St. John’s.

The curlers are expecting particulars of the coming contest at Montreal, by today mail , and if a reply has come a meeting will be held as soon as possible. They begin practicing, on Monday.

The boilers and machinery of the boot and shoe factory are now being overhauled, after a progressive year, the output daily being in the vicinity of 900 pairs. The employees are off, but will resume work about the 29th January.

Miss Rose HUTFCHINGS, daughter of Mr. W. HUTCHINGS, and Mr. Henry SHEPPARD were united in matrimony at Spaniard’s Bay on Monday. The young couple were well known, and received a large number of valuable presents.

Six boys, whose ages ranged from 6 to 16, were before Magistrate FLANNERY, yesterday, charged with stealing chocolates and cigars from Mr. CROSSMAN’s store, Patrick St. Mr. C would not prosecute, and , having received a lecture, they were let off.

Yesterday morning, at 7.30 William HARVEY and Peter PURCELL found a woman on Water Street west in a weak condition, and brought her to the station . The men were prompted to do the latter because of her strange actions. She was only partly clad, her legs being bare, and wore an old shawl about her head. At the station the officers assumed from the Lunatic Asylum, and, on enquiry, found it to be true. She was a Mrs. FOLEY, had been in the institution for over a year, and made her escape through a window. She was brought back to the asylum at 1 o’clock..

No arrests were made by the police, last night.

The first hockey will likely take place on Monday evening.

Passengers for the west, by S. S. Glencoe, will have to connect by the outgoing train, on Monday morning.

Secretary SLATTERY is ill at present, and at last night’s meeting of the Council, Mr. GREEN performed his duties.

There will be a carnival at the Prince’s rink, about the latter part of the month, particulars of which will be announced later.

The schooner Cygnet takes freight for Trepassey, at Horwood’s Lumber Wharf, on Monday and Tuesday, the 7th and 8th January.

The schooner Excelda reached Halifax, on Tuesday, from Harbor Breton; she comes to St. John’s. and will load for Halifax again.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Adam MARTIN will take place tomorrow at 3 o’clock, from the residence of Mrs. Ches. STRANGER, 72 Spencer St.

Report was made to the police, yesterday, that a pair of boots and hockey skates had been taken from under a pile of lumber, near the Prince’s Rink on Thursday night.

Word was received, Thursday, of the death of Robert FORSEY. lighthouse keeper at Grand Bank. Death it is thought came suddenly. Deceased was 50 years of age, and occupied the position for 6 year.

Last night snow storm was severely felt in the city. The fall was not heavy, but the high winds caused it to drift and made it most unpleasant for those whose work called them out. At 11 the snow gave place to rain which continued until an early hour, this morning.

We understand that Mr. P. C. SHORTIS will give a smoking concert before leaving St. John’s. This would prove attractive and be largely attended.

The young men who came from the Sydneys, to spend Christmas with friends, are already beginning to return again, and by last night’s Bruce, 90 men from Conception Bay left for Cape Breton.

From Bay of Islands to here there is no snow on the track, and train hands say that the weather is the mildest ever experienced at this date, since the opening of the cross country service.

Owing to the snow storm of yesterday, the work of repairing the washouts was necessarily slow . Men working at south and north branches should connect today if the weather is favorable.

The whaler Neptune, H. Hanson, which has been employed as a revenue cruiser, the past two years, and recently purchased by the Japanese firm, cleared for Japan yesterday, going via the Azores.

There was an Assyrian christening at Clarke’s Beach on New Day’s Day, which was celebrated in the orthodox fashion. Several young men from town were guests at the ceremony and took part in the festivities.

Passengers who arrived by last night’s express , say that herring have not been plentiful at Bay of Islands the last two days. A number of local fishermen have given up the voyage and only a few bankers are now there.

Richard LAWLOR, of Horse Cove reported to the police, yesterday that he lost a purse containing $31, on Water Street. He is a poor man, and as the money was all he owned, he will grateful to the finder for returning it.

Rumor has it that a shortage of cash has been discovered in a Water St. dry goods store. Up to the present no dismissals or arrests have occurred, as the proprietor has not been able to find sufficient proof against any of the hands, though the amount, which can’t be accounted for is considerable. One young man, who it is said, spent more on sport than he earned is suspected.

DEATHS

CULLEN–Thursday night, Jackson of W. H. and Kats CULLEN, ages 11 years and 10 months, funeral today (Saturday) at 2.30 from his father’s residence, 5 Spencer Street. Friends will please accept this, the only intimation.

MONDAY JANUARY 7 1907

SEAMAN SNOW DROWNED ALLEGED FOUL PLAY

Michael COLLINS, a Newfoundlander, Held On Suspicion.

He is Now in the Halifax Prison

Detective HANRAHAN arrived at Halifax from Mulgrave, Dec. 29th, with Michael COLLINS, a seaman of the steamer Harlaw, who is held by the police in connection with the death of William SNOW, who was drowned in Cunard’s dock, Christmas Eve night. COLLINS’ arrest was the result of an investigation of alleged foul play in connection with SNOW’s death. It appears that there was a fight in an Upper Water Street Saloon; between COLINS and SNOW, and the latter came out second best. The men then went out on the street, and the fight resumed, SNOW being struck several times. He became alarmed and rushed down Cunard’s wharf, closely followed by COLLINS. Two other men, who witnessed the row, followed the men down the wharf, but COLLINS was nowhere to be seen. SNOW was seen struggling in the dock and the quartermaster of the cable steamer Minia was seen to throw a rope to the drowning man, which struck the water quite close to him but he did not seem to have the power to catch it and sank almost immediately. Owing to the jog in the wharf, the two men following the combatants had lost sight of them for a few moments, and just what happened during that time is not known. It may have been that SNOW, while trying to escape, fell off the end of the wharf, as the night was very dark. Chief of Police POWER, thinking that COLLINS was indirectly the cause of SNOW falling overboard, waited on the attorney-general and gave him the facts. The attorney-general ordered the police to take immediate steps to arrest COLLINS, with the result that Detective HANRAHAN went to Mulgrave, and on the arrival of the steamer Harlaw, from Halifax, Thursday night, he arrested the accused medical Examiner FINN will order an investigation.--

COLLIMS belongs to St. John’s and went to Halifax several weeks ago, to join the S. S. Cape Breton , but that ship had left Portland he engaged on the Harlaw. He is about 23 years old, and formerly lived in the West End. SNOW is also said to belong to Newfoundland

S.S. Bruce At Bay of Islands

The S. S. Bruce arrived at Bay of Islands at ten last night, after a good run from North Sydney. She brought a full freight, a large mail, and the following passengers; W. S. HAWKINS, F. CUMMINGS, H and Mrs. STUBBS, W and Mrs ENGLISH, Miss K POWER, Miss H ASHLEY, Miss J ALEXANDER, L BRESEN, A BOWKER, R. NESMITH, M GIFFIN, D.G. And Mrs. McALPINE, Mrs. John SUTTON, A. T. LAWRENCE, C. A. C. BRUCE, R. SHAW, F.C. PATTEN, W.E. BISHOP, Dr. H. and Mrs GUTERO, M MATHIESON, C. B. HARRIS, W. A. LAWRENCE, E. A. DICKSON, in saloon, and 21 in second cabin. The express is due at 10.30 tonight.

Saturday Night’s Fire Alarm.

At 8.10 Saturday evening the Eastern and Central firemen were called to the residence of Mr. John FOX, Gower St., the chimney being on fire, for which as alarm was sent in. It was easily extinguished, and no damage was sustained, several minutes after the alarm was received the “all out” sounded.

The Missing “Ponce” Newfoundland Captain .

The missing steamer Ponce, referred to in the News messages this morning is commanded by Captain Thomas J DALTON, from city of Carbonear, and was engaged in the trade between New York and Porto Rica. She is a steamer of 8,503 tons gross built in 1899, and was classed A.1 for 100 years. Captain DALTON is well known in St. John’s and received his master’s certificate from Examiners English and Moss, in 1899, in company with Capt. George JACKMAN, of Ryan’s schooner Virginia. Last year–about this season–the Ponce was struck by a typhoon, and badly damaged, the good seamanship of Capt. DALTON alone saving the ship. An address was presented by him by the passengers on board in acknowledgment of his seamanship, and was published in the News . The Ponce is a first class ship, with a first class Newfoundland captain, and will yet turn up safely, it is hoped.

J Rupert Elliott Died At Hospital.

The death of J Rupert ELLIOTT, a well known Nova Scotia business man and writer, took place at the General Public hospital, St. John, N. B. Dec.14th. Mr. ELLIOTT was a passenger from England on the Empress of Ireland, and was taken ill on shipboard .

After landing he grew worse, until it was deemed wise to take him to hospital, the malady from which he was suffering having reached the acute stage. Mr. ELLIOTT was a man of culture and considerable literary attainments. For may years he was engaged in the apple exporting business, but of late he had devoted most of his time to writing about the resources of his native province.

Mr. ELLIOTT has visited Newfoundland on several occasions, where he has a number of friends. The deceased is survived by a widow , one son and one daughter.

WEATHER REPORT

For the last 48 hours excellent weather has prevailed along the railway, the temperature being only a few points below freezing. last night, at 8 o’clock, the following reports were received;

Port aux Basque– S.W., snowing, 27 above.

Bay of islands–N.W. , snowing, 20 above.

Gaff Topsails–N.W., light, fine, 15 above.

Bishop’s Falls–N.W., light, fine, 18 above.

Clarenville, N. light, fine, 21 above.

Whiteburn–N.W. light, fine, 32 above.

HOME ARRIVES.

The S. S. Home Blandford, arrives from North Sydney at 8.30 a.m. yesterday, after a stormy trip. She left the latter port at 2 a.m. Thursday and met a blizzard crossing the gulf, a terrible sea raged, and the ship was knocked about badly, being forced to lay to. The storm continued Thursday night and when it abated Friday morning , the steamer was badly iced up and for hours the crew were engaged beating it off the decks and rigging. The ship came through, however, without damage, a full cargo of freight and three passengers came by her.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowrings

Portia, left Wesleyville at daylight yesterday, going north.

Prospero reached Hermitage at 7.20 p.m. Saturday, coming east.

Reids

Clyde arrived at Lewisporte at 3.34 p.m. yesterday, and sails again this morning, on her last trip for the season.

Argyle leaves Placentia this afternoon, on the Merasheen route.

Glencoe left Bugeo at 1.30 p.m. Saturday, coming east.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

The schooner Bella G. , from Burin, bound to Halifax with a cargo of dry fish, put in to Isaac’s Harbor, last week.

Thomas NOFTAL was before the magistrate Saturday, charged with the larceny of a keg of grapes from the F. B. Wood Co. He was fined $50 or two months’ imprisonment.

Three arrests were made on Saturday night. One , a marine of H. M. S. Brilliant, was permitted to go yesterday morning , on depositing $5. The others go before the magistrate this morning.

It is expected that the work of repairing the damage caused by the washouts will be completed by tomorrow afternoon.

The S. S. Virginia Lake is now on dock, and a large number of shipwrights are engaged putting the sheathing of green hears about her hull.

Mr. J. MARTIN of Torbay, lost a fine horse, Saturday afternoon. It perished while drawing a load over Barter’s Hill. The loss to Mr. MARTIN at this season is a heavy one.

S. S. Carthaginian is now due from Liverpool.

The general opinion of taxpayers is that the Council should accede to the request of the sanitary employees and give then the increase in wages. At present the sweepers receive $6.50 and the carters $7, and they ask for $8 a week. Their avocation calls them out in all kinds of weather and the Finance Committee, it is hoped, will take this into consideration, when considering the matter.

Guard CAREW, of the police station, who was laid up for a few days with sprained leg, resumed duty last night.

The schooner Athlone, which loaded herring at Bay of islands for J. A. Fraquhar & Co. Halifax, struck a ledge while entering Canso, last week. She was towed off, and on examination shoed that she sustained very little damage.

Captain William TOOKER, who has been employed on survey duty in the north Atlantic for the past fifteen year, on retirement has been appointed to the cruiser Euryalus, flagship of the Fourth Cruiser Squadron for service on the Newfoundland survey.

TUESDAY JANUARY 8 1907

HARBOR GRACE NEWS

Mr. Hugh ROSS of Messrs Rose & Mathieson, St. John’s was in town today on the firm’s business.

Owing to the SSW gale this morning the schooner Theresa owned by Mr. Abraham NORTHCOTT, dragged her anchors but came through the breeze without damage.

Messer E. B. Thompson, Dougald MUNN and John McRAE left by this morning train for St. John’s and Mr. William NOEL who spent a Christmas holiday here returned to the city by the evening train.

On Thursday evening the Salvation Army held a special service at the Citadel here. Captain G. SPARKS, the officer in charge. Captain G. F. MILLER of Carbonear and Mr. HOUSE of St. John’s were the speakers.

Messrs C. D. GARLAND, master-cooper and John SHEPPARD, truck-man, are confined to their home at present through illness, and through their friends are somewhat anxious their condition is not considered serious.

Captain John SPENCE returned from St. John’s by Friday evening train. He has been appointed to fill the vacancy at the customs here recently filled and subsequently left open by the resignation of Mr. George T. GORDON. Captain SPENCE takes up his new duties on Monday next.

At a meeting of Lodge . Hr. Grace, A. F. & A. M. held last Thursday night , the following officer were installed:– W. WARD, R. W. M , Frank McRAE, Senior Warden; Andrew PARSONS, junior Warden, John DAVIS, Secretary ; James CRON, Treasurer, Ernest SIMMONS, Senior Deacon, W. S. GOODWIN, Junior Deacon, Arthur TAPP and W. J. JANES. Stewards; Robert FRENCH, Inner Guard, and Archibald Nichols TYLER.

Messrs R. Rutherford & Co. have arranged for the S. S. Adventure to bring cargo of North Sydney coal here about 18th January. This steamer is supposed to be now at Philadelphia, Loading anthracite coal for Sydney, after discharging which she will load there for harbor Grace. This firm is bringing here, by rail, from Whitebourne, the building known as Murphy’s Hotel, which has been taken down in sections and sold to parties in sections and sold to parties hereabouts for secondhand lumber.

The funeral of the late John LYNCH took place from his late residence, on Le Merchant Street, at 3 p.m. Friday and was attended by a large number of representative citizens, who assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to one, as an exemplary citizen, deserved the esteem and regard of his townsmen . The remains were taken to the R. C. Cathedral, where the burial service was conducted, and afterwards to the cemetery for interment.

Mr. LYNCH was born in St. John’s, in 1824, on a property adjacent to the youthful home of His Grace Archbishop HOWLEY. In his early manhood Mr. LYNCH was employed in work connected with the water works at St. John’s, and 44 years ago, when a water service was initiated here he came to Harbor Grace, and saw the whole system of pipes brought into and through the town. Since that time he was superintended the company’s works here and, without doubt, he has been a faithful and trustworthy official. Ever anxious in the company interest to give satisfaction to it and the public, he has labored incessantly in season and out of season, and often under very trying circumstances, to perform his duties with a conscientious regards for the well serving of his employers and the public so zealous has he been in this respect that when really unfitted through advance years and declining strength, he has super-intended work when he should have been at home by reason of ill health; but with the grit of a true Briton he stuck to his post until his task was accomplished. Even in his late illness, which lasted only about a fortnight, his mind constantly dwelt upon the work of which he was the superintendent, and only the day before he died, he gave instruction concerning work then on hand. Mr. LYNCH was thoroughly master of the work entrusted to his care, and it will be difficult to secure the service of one so well qualified, to succeed him. He was always of a cheery disposition, and it truly seemed good to exchange greetings with him. He held to the last a wonderfully retentive memory, and his intelligence was above the average. To his sorrowing widow and his sons, now in the United States, the sympathy of the public here goes out.

CORRESPONDENT.

Harbor Grace, Jan, 5, 1907

WEATHER REPORT

Last night it was snowing west from Clarenville, through there was very little frost. At 8.30 the reports received from the different stations were:--

Port Aux Basque–N.W. light; snowing; 28 above.

Bay of Islands–S.E. light; snowing, 38 above.

Gaff Topsail–Calm; snowing, 22 above.

Bishop’s Falls–S.W., light, snowing; 20 above.

Clarenville–W., light, snowing; 28 above.

Whitbourn–N.W. light, cloudy, 28 above.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowring

Portia reached Lewisporte at 3.15 p.m. yesterday, and left again at 3.45

Prospero left St. Mary’s at 2.20 p.m. yesterday, and is due at 6 this morning.

Prospero sails again at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Reids

Argyle left Placentia, last evening on the Marsheen route.

Clyde leaves Lewisporte, this morning, going south.

Glencoe arrived at Placentia at 8 a.m yesterday, with the following passengers; Messrs Rose, Lake, Burke (3), McCarthy, Chaffey, Doctors Smith and Mahoney, Smith (2) ; Misses Smith, Mahoney, and six in second cabin. She sails again this morning, going west.

NAUTICAL

S.S. Regulus leaves for Pilley’s Island, this morning.

S.S. Silvia left Halifax, Saturday night, for New York.

S.S .Mongolian reached Glasgow, yesterday morning.

S.S. adventure leaves Philadelphia, this evening, for Sydney.

Schooner Jessie, Keeping, arrived from Oporto, yesterday morning, after a run of 15 days. The Jessie went over in 16 days from Harbor Breton, and the round trip has been made in 40 days.

ALONG THE LINE

The shore train, last evening, took out; G. E.BUTT, M. HUTTON, Miss FLYNN, J WALSH and about 40 others.

The shore train arrived at 11.30 last night, bringing; Very Rev. Monsignor WALSH, Rev. Dr. CURTIS, Rev. Canon NOEL, Rev. Mr. WHITEHOUSE, J. A. ROBINSON, P. LAKE, D. BURKE, CHAFFEY, J HEARN, J. CANTWELL, E. HOSKINS, T. ROSE, T. P. CONNORS; Misses WALSH, SMITH, MAHONEY, ROSE and about 20 others.

The express arrived at midnight, with the W. S. Harkins troupe, Dr. LESLIE, C. A. C. BRUCE, D. G. and Mrs. McALPINE, G. PRIDEAUX, A. J. LAWRENCE and a few others.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

“JACK Quinn” referred to in yesterday News, appeared before Judge Flannery, in the morning, and was sentenced to three months imprisonment.

A young woman who had been employed in a West End store, and left the city quietly a few weeks ago , is reported at Halifax, where she is living in luxury and having a good time. She has no intention of returning at present.

Scarlet fever is epidemic at Carbonear, through fortunately it is of mild type and no deaths are reported.

St. John’s store La Marchant Road, was entered during Sunday and $ 8 stolen from the cash register, the police were acquainted, and are now looking for the thief.

The two gangs of men engaged repairing the railroad on the West Coast, met at North branch, yesterday. They will start together today and the work will likely be finished at an early date.

About twenty naval reservists from H. M. S. Brilliant, left for their homes in Conception Bay yesterday and another batch leaves, this morning. They will not go south in H. M.S. Brilliant, as expected.

The Supreme Court opens today, after the Christmas Holidays.

Sergeant CORBETT. who has been ill of late, is steadily improving.

Capt. T. BONIA, M. H. A. arrived in the city from Placentia, by last night’s train.

The preliminary examination into Augustus SWEENEY’s case will not take place until next week, as his counsel , Mr. FURLONG, K.C. is engaged in Supreme Court work and the Lunatic inquiry.

There is a good sign of herring in Placentia Bay, but they are still in deep water. The weather has been unfavorable of late, which prevented the fishermen from doing anything.

Mr. W. B. GRIEVE has a wire from Battle Harbor via Red Bay, yesterday morning, of date Dec. 30, stating is was very cold , all well, and that a few seals were taken.

The death occurred at Montreal on Saturday last, of Mr. Robert KELLOND, at the advance age of 88 years. The deceased was the father of Mrs. Chesley WOODS, of this city.

A lad named MORRISSEY fell through the ice on Burton’s Pond yesterday afternoon. It occurred near the shore , but the boy received a ducking and a bad fright. He was fished out by some companions.

DEATHS

ROOST–On the 6th January of consumption. John the third youngest son of Bridget and the late Andrew ROOST, ages 81/2 years; funeral today Tuesday from his late residence, 8 Lime street. Friends and acquaintance please attend without further notice.

THANKS

Mr. ANDREWS and family desire to thank those kind friends who sent wreaths and flowers to adorn the coffin of her late husband. F. B. Wood & co. and his fellow workers. Mrs. George MORRIS, Mrs. John ENGLAND, Mr. S EBSARY, Mrs. J RODGERS and especially Miss Katie ANDREWS , Mrs. GRANT and Mrs. Charlie COOPER and all those who sympathized in their sad and sudden bereavement .

Wednesday January 9 1907

WEATHER REPORT

One of the coldest days for the season was experienced along the railway yesterday. It continued cold last night, the following reports being received at 8 p.m.

Port aux Basques–N.W. , light, fine; 8 above

Bay of Islands–N.W., light, fine, 10 above.

Gaff Topsails–N. W. ; light, fine, 5 below.

Bishop’s Falls–N. W. light, fine, 3 above.

Clarenville–N.W. light, fine, 20 above.

Withbourne–N.W. light, fine, 26 above.

PERSONAL

Mr. I Perlin leaves for England by the Siberian on business.

Mr. J Kennedy, Avondale, was in the city, yesterday.

Mr. M. F. Abbott, of Port au Port arrived by Monday express.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Peters are contemplating a trip to the Old Country, as an early date.

Mr. D . Glaveen, Harbor Grace, who was visiting town, left for home last evening’s express.

Mr. R. J. Courage, of Garnish, arrived by the Prospero, yesterday, and will remain a feww day, on business.

Capt. Walter Kennedy, Holyrood came to town, yesterday, on business; he returns home by this morning’s train.

Mr. A Farrell, St. Lawrence, who has been in the city, the last week on business, leaves for home by the next Glencoe.

A telegram was received in town , yesterday, from Heart’s Content, announcing the death of Miss Alice Butt, of the Anglo Cable Staff. There will be general sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Butt in their sad bereavement.

VISITING HOME

Mr. M Kennedy of Holyrood who has been fishing in South Carolina, the last two years, returned home a few days ago, to spend the winter with his family. He has been mate of a steam fisher during that time, and though the work was strenuous, owing to the excessive heat, the wages given was sufficient inducement to continue at it. Mr. Kennedy is a brother of Captain W. Kennedy.

FISHERMEN LEAVE

By the Bruce, last trip, 100 men of Fortune Bay and nearby points, who were engaged in the herring fishery, left for Port aux Basque, and will proceed to their homes by the Glencoe. A large number of fishermen have left off lately, as the voyage is practically over.

Schooner Ion Dien, from Halifax passed Cape Race, yesterday; she loads at Crosbie & Co., for Brazil.

CARBONEAR

Munn & Co.’s tern schooner Mellie Louise, Capt. Mark Burke, anchored here, on Wednesday, on her way to harbor Grace from Pernambuco.

The Bright. Beatrice, Capt. Westcott, arrived from Cadiz, on the 2nd January, 35 days’ passage, an eventful time was experienced when making the land, and the vessel came perilously near being ashore just of Fermeuse. The skillful management of the captain and his hardy sailors, however, avoided any mishap. The Beatrice is laden with salt for John Rorke & Sons.

The Orange Society, of Freshwater, held it annual parade on the 3rd January. About 220 brethren formed the procession, accompanied by the brass band of Western Bay. The society attended Divine service at Freshwater Church, the sermon being preached by Rev. C. Lench, Past Grand Chaplain.

A boy was before the court, this week, charges with drunkenness and disturbing the peace, for which he was given the option of 6 day in Harbor Grace jail or pay the fine of one dollar. Thinking an “excursion” to the second city would have a beneficial effect, he quickly chose the former, Constable Benson was constituted an escort forthwith.

The talented organist of the Methodist church, Mr. A Taylor, was the recipient of a handsome donation not long since, from the adherents of that denomination, as a pleasant reminder of their appreciation of his service. The presentation was made by Rev. T. B. Darby, B. A. , accompanied by three well known ladies, prominent in church work.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. Edward Taylor, on New Year’s evening, when Mrs. Laura Scott, nee Taylor, and Mr. J W Janes, of Hants Harbor were united in holy wedlock, Rev. T. B. Darby, B.A. performing the interesting ceremony. Immediately after the joining of hearts and hands, the merry company were invited to partake of a sumptuous supper. Mr and Mrs. Janes proceeded to their new home at Hants Harbor, the following day, carrying with them the best wishes of their many friends.

The C. E. A. A. of St. James Parish, celebrated New Year’s day by holding their annual parade. About 150 members, composed the ranks, and kept time with the music of the Orange band. Past president M. J.Hawker, officers-elect and the marshals are to be congratulated on its success.

Since our lat letter another milestone has been reached in the realm of Time, and 1906 , with its successes and failures, hill henceforth be known only in history. Regarding our own town, the year just closed has been a fairly prosperous one, particularly so to those engaged in the staple industry of the Colony. The high price ruling for the Labrador catch during the past few seasons have quickened the wheels of progress in every avenue of labor, and today finds our people in better circumstances than ever before. Let up hope that the new year, which has ushered in so favorable, may bring as equal measure of prosperity.

CORRESPONDENT

SUPREME COURT

Before Full Bench

The winter session of the Supreme Court opened yesterday, at 11 a.m. The grand jury was in attendance, as follows, T. M. White, A Hiscock, J Johnson, G. Neal, R. J. Callahan, F. J. Connors, J Meehan, S Sparks, W. Malcolm, R. Feahan, F. C. Wells, W. Martin, H Thomas, R. H. Trapnell, R. Wright, W Shirran, W. Rogerson, R. St. Hill, A Lush, J Gallivan.

The following cases were dealt with.

Wm. Winsor vs. Darius Blandford, and Darius Blandford vs. Wm. Winsor, was set down for trial January 16th before a special jury. Mr. Furlong, K.C. for Winsor, Sir R. P Morris for Blandford.

G Soper & Sons vs Baine Johnston & Co. As the plaintiff did not appear, the case was struck off the docket.

A J Harvey & Co. vs. Tessier & Co. Upon motion of J. J. McGrath, for plaintiff, W. E. Wood for defendant consenting, this case is set for Thursday, January 17th.

Thos Grant vs. Thos J Allen Furlong, K.C. , for Allen, moves for a day, J.J. Fenelon, for Grant, consenting. January 10th is set. .

E. M. Jackman vs. C. E. Seeley, KC., for Jackman, asks to have motion deferred. W.R. Howley, for Seeley, consenting. Ordered accordingly

E.M. Jackman vs C.E. Seeley, second case. W.R. Howley, for Seeley, asks that motion be deferred on grounds similar to those raised in first case. Ordered accordingly.

In re insolvent estate of Robert Munn, late of Harbor Grace, deceased, Green K. C. moves for remuneration to be granted to C. S. Pinsent, trustee. The court took time to consider.

Ellen Burton vs. Stephen Bragg. Motion for a day enlarged. J. J. Fenelon for plaintiff. Sir E. P. Morris for defendant.

A. S. Newhook vs. J D Ryan, On motion of F. Morris, K.C. for Ryan, appellant, Kent, K.C. for respondent, consenting, this appeal is set for January 12.

Margaret McGrath vs. Patrick Scanlon, Edwd. K Scalon, Alice Dwyer, Brendon Scanlon and John Scanlon. On motion of W. R. Howley, for plaintiff, and by consent of C O’N Conroy, for defendants, this case is set for trial January 18th.

The court then proceeded with the appeal re Bait Act case, reported elsewhere.

Naval Reservists Cause Trouble

About 9.30 last night three naval reservists, who had over indulged in the cup that inebriates attempted to emulate the doings on Water Street to their own liking, and incidentally knock down any citizen that came their way. Constable Nugent and Hann strongly objected to the proceedings, and the former brought up one of the “defenders of the Empire”with a quick jerk of the arm. This was the signal for a regular battle between the “land lubbers” and the seamen, and for upwards of ten minutes it was very exciting. The police, however, were doing the best work, and one of the naval men drew a knife, intending to use it. He failed to get a chance to do any cutting, however, as a blow from one of the police made him cut for his ship. Another also ran, but the third, named Hillier, was held by Nugent, and taken to the station. Some of the reservists when they don the uniform provided by the King, imagine they own the earth and the fullness thereof, and think it dead easy to run the town. Considering that a few of their number have been subjected to severe punishment by the magistrate and on board ship, the others should take warning and conduct themselves as best as they can, while in the city.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowrings

Prospero, Fitzpatrick, arrived yesterday at noon, from western ports , after a rough trip. Severe snow storms were experienced in the Gulf and crossing from Sydney. She brought 200 packages freight, and the following passengers, Rev. S Hann, Dr. Bullard, Messers J R. Courage, R Vigus, Jas Flynn, S Gover, H McLean, J Chafe, C Rankin, Misses McDonald, Flynn, Ryan, Carter, Masters, Freebairn, Keough, Windsor (2) Vin. Carew, Vic. Carew, R. J. Cashin, and 40 steerage.

Prospero sails west at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Portia reached Pilley’s island at 1.30 p.m. yesterday, going north.

Reids

Clyde left Lewisporte at 8.40 p.m. yesterday, going west

Glencoe left Placentia at 12.40 p.m. yesterday going west.

Argyle left Sound Island at 4 p.m. yesterday inward.

Schooner Regal C lake has reached Oporto, after a run of 20 days.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

Two drapers in a central establishment, who did not return to work after tea, Monday evening, were given a month’s wages and their dismissal, yesterday morning.

A resident of Casey St. reported at midnight, that his wife had left home and he was unable to find her. He said she had no cause for her action, but the belief is that the woman’s lot is not as happy as it might be.

Monday afternoon on New Gower St., a boy struck Mr. Richard Hopkins on the head with a part of a brick, and but for his heavy cap, Mr. H would have been seriously injured. He intends bringing the lad before the magistrate.

Remains of Capt. Joseph Cusack, who died at Bay of Islands, last week, have been sent to Gloucester for interment. He was looking after the interests of Gardner and Parsons, when he contracted a cold, which developed in pneumonia. Capt. Cusack was 40 years of age, and a native of Burin.

An unfortunate woman, in a bad state of intoxication, created a scene at the foot of Barter’s Hill at 7 last night. Some youngsters, who followed her, were responsible for the woman giving an exhibition. A friend persuaded the inebriate to go to her boarding house, and assisted her along before the police arrived.

Michael Collins to whom the News referred, Monday last, as being held at Halifax for being connected with seaman Snow’s death, has been before the stipendiary magistrate, at Halifax, and was committed to the Supreme Court, to stand trial on the charge of manslaughter. His trial takes place at an early date.

The R.N. mission to Deep Sea fishermen acknowledge, with thanks the receipt of twenty dollars ($20.00) from William Ashbourne, Esq. J. P. of Twillingate.

A Subscriber, writing from Tilt Cove, says that Mr. E. R. Fordham, engineer of Schram Harker & Co., London England, has arrived there with a large diamond drill to do some prospecting for the Cape Copper Co.

Miss I Pitcher left for Botwoodville by last evening express.

The Prospero reports no ice in the Gulf, but while she was there the frost was intense.

Supt. Sullivan has resumed duties, though he has not yet recovered from his cold.

Mr. MacLean, Marconi operator at Cape Race, arrived by the Prospero, and will spend a short holiday in the city.

Three new cases of scarlet fever developed, yesterday, and were reported to the health authorities. The sufferers were living at Mount Scio.

James Breen, painter, of Sydney, who was spending Christmas with relatives in the city , left for Cape Breton, by last evening’s train.

Templeman’s schooner Gertrude L sailed from Catalina, on the 2nd January, with a cargo of fish for Naples. John Wiltshire has gone captain on her.

A gentleman came to town yesterday, with a pair of skates and left them either in the train or street car. He will probably will recover them today.

The schooner Collector, which ran ashore on the West Coast and was towed to North Sydney, has undergone repairs and sailed for Gloucester with her cargo of herring.

Mr. A Shano and family left by yesterday’s express for North Sydney, where in future he will reside. Mr. Shano has been appointed as post clerk for Newfoundland at North Sydney.

Mrs. Huskinson wife of Dr. Huskinson, H. M. S. Calypso, met with a painful accident, yesterday afternoon. When walking down Cochrane St. she fell and broke one of the bones in her right arm. Dr. Keegan attended her and set the broken bones.

Alice Walsh arrested on Monday night, was sent to the penitentiary, yesterday, for 80 days, for her disorderly conduct. She refused to walk to the prison, notwithstanding that she could have Const. Coady as her escort, so a cab had to be procured.

The police are still on the hunt for the person who stole the money from the Le Marchant store. Nothing but the cash was taken, and there is no clue to work upon. The thief evidently was familiar with the place, and knew how to open the cash register.

The express, yesterday took out a large number of passengers, including 15 reservists and the following; J and Mrs. Kennedy. A Shano and family, Mrs. A Kennedy, D Glaveen, M Larder, G.Morris, A Pilavien, M Kennedy, Miss L Young.

Messrs T Farrell & Sons of St. Lawrence are negotiating for a purchase of a 124 ton schooner at Gloucester, which if bought, will be used in the banking industry. Captain Walter Kennedy of the Campanula leaves in a week or so for Gloucester to inspect the vessel and, if suitable will bring her to St. Lawrence.

Thursday January 10 1907

Big Storm Up Country

All day yesterday a severe storm raged along the railway. It blew a gale from the southeast, with blinding snow drifts and the mercury down to zero. The men at work repairing the washouts had to discontinue, owing to the severity of the weather, and South Branch, drifts were piled two feet high in the afternoon. At night there was no moderation in the wind’s velocity, though the temperature decreased considerably . At 8 p.m. the reports received were:--

Port aux Basques–S.E. , light; dull; 25 above.

Little River–S.E. raining.

Bay of islands–S. W.; light; drifting; 18 above.

Gaff topsails–N.E.\\strong, drifting, 10 above

Bishop’s Falls–S. E. light, drifting.

Clarenville–S.E. strong; raining; 26 above.

Withbourne–S. E. strong, cloudy, 27 above.

ALONG THE LINE

The 6 p.m. train, yesterday, took out ; J O’Neill, F. McRae, Chafe, J Sullivan, R. Kennedy and about 10 others.

The shore train arrived at 10.10 last night, bringing; E and Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. J. A. Robinson, E. C. Robinson, C. H. Hutchins, W. McNeilly, R. C. Rendell, J Shea and about 20 others.

PERSONAL

Capt. Bonia returns to Placentia, this morning.

Mr. F. McRae returned to Harbor Grace last evening.

Mr. Gulnac arrived from Norris Arm, yesterday morning

Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy arrived from Avondale, last night.

Mr. M. T. Flynn, Mortier Bay, is at present in the city on business.

Mr. H Ready, Mortier Bay, is at present in the city winding up last year’s business.

Mr. Chafe of Harbor Grace, who was in the city, on business, returned home last evening.

Mr. R. C. Rendell, Talcville arrived last night’s train, and will remain a few day, on business.

General Booth, of the Salvation Army, is expected to visit Canada in March. He may include Newfoundland in his tour.

Messrs, C. H. Hutching and W. McNeily, who were in Spaniard’s Bay, on professional business, returned by last night’s train.

Mrs. J. A. Robinson and Mr. C. Robinson, who had been visiting friends at Carbonear returned to town by last night’s train.

Mr. W. D. Reid leaves by this afternoon’s express for Montreal, to visit his father. Mr. Reid will be absent from the city only a short time.

Mr. Robert Reid, who served his articles with Messrs, Morine and Gibbs, and was subsequently admitted to the Nova Scotia bar, is applying for admission to the bar of Ontario.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowrings

Portia reached Tilt Cove at 11 a.m. yesterday, going north.

Prospero sails west at 10 this a.m. taking in saloon, Misses Lundregan, and Ellis and Mrs. Hillier; 22 steerage.

Reids

Clyde arrived at Twillingate at 4.45 p.m. yesterday.

Glencoe left hermitage Cove at 2 p.m. yesterday, going west.

Argyle leaves Placentia this morning going west.

A St. John’s nurse to Wed.

A daughter of St. John’s, who is a trained nurse, will be one of the principals in a romantic marriage. Leaving St. John’s a year or two ago, she secured a position on the staff of an American Hospital. Among the patients under her care was the wife of a wealthy capitalist, who in spite of the best attention, was claimed by death. The husband was so impressed with the manner in which the nurse cared for her, that recently he sought her hand and heart, and has been accepted. The ceremony, which will make them one, will be performed in March and during June they purpose visiting St. John’s.

HARBOR GRACE NEWS

Mrs. Robert Hall of Riverhead, Southside, died on Sunday night, aged about 40 years.

Mr. L. T. Chafe, agent at Messrs, Murray & Crawford’s here, went to St. John’s by Monday morning train to settle up business affairs for the past year.

Mr. Michael Leary and Miss Maggie Griffin, daughter of Mr. Thomas Griffin, were united in marriage at the R. C. Cathedral this afternoon.

Diver Squires of St. John’s, with diving apparatus arrived by Monday evening train to remove the ballast from the sunken block which obstructs the front of Messrs Murray & Crawford’s wharf.

Most of the schools here resumed work on Monday after the Christmas holidays. Captain Daniel Fitzgerald opened a night school at the unoccupied shop of Mr. Victor Parsons that night for young men wishing to study navigation and learn the use of the chart.

Misses Fannie and Minnie Pugh who were home for the Christmas vacation and Miss Strong who had been a guest of Mrs. and Rev. J Pincock, returned to St. John’s on Saturday to resume their studies at the Methodist College. Miss Rose Archibald, , to the same college and master George Trapp to Bishop Feild College, went by Monday evening train.

Businessmen often injure their trade by attempting too much. When firms send their agents here and sell by wholesale to local firms, these do not expect the supplying firms to send the same class of goods to a local agent here and afterwards an expect salesman to sell the same at slaughter prices. When the wholesale agent comes about another year he will be shown the doorway by the local firms.

The C of E Board of Education here opened a Superior school at the old Grammar school on Monday. Mr. Edward Chipman is the principal.

Lawyer McNeilly of St. John’s arrived here by this afternoon train. Messrs George T Gordon and Charles Brown left for Boston by the evening express, the former to seek medical treatment and the latter to resume work.

A large number of cases occupied the attention of the Court from 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. today. Most of the cases were unimportant, the chief one being a larceny of hay at Spaniard’s bay. The evidence was not sufficient to lead to a conviction and the case was dismissed. Messrs Knight and Karney for the defendant.

The Conception Bay British Society held its annual meeting on Monday night, when the election of officers for ensuing year took place. The following hold office:– Albert Rogers, President, re-elected; John C Sheppard, Vice-President, re-elected ; Albert Heath, Treasurer, re-elected; W. Butt, Secretary elected; Paul Higgins’ 1st committeeman; E Rogers 2nd; Thomas Courage, 3rd; Herbert Andrews, 4th; James Neil, 5th, E Quinn, 6th; W Davis, 7th; W Harris, 8th; and John Martin 9th. Matthew French, re-elected hall-keeper; Hector Martin re-elected Steward, George re-elected Grand Marshal

Rumor says that the Government is exacting the license fee of $1,500 from the Harbor Grace Whaling Co., for the year when this company was not operating, the year when the S. S. Harbor Grace was lost on the voyage from Norway to this country. This company, it is said, has not made a success of the whaling venture, and one cannot think that a Government whose object should to be to foster new industries, would be so merciless as to exact a fee when the loss of the ship with all on board prevented the company from operating that year. Had the ship reached port, the whaling voyage would have entered upon that year, one can hardly think its fair that the fee should be paid. This company has been striving to stem the current of adversity, which has set against is since its inception, and to be now taxed with a very heavy license fee, which was not expected and which cannot be considered just, it almost viewed as a calamity by the shareholders. It is right to pay lawful obligations, but it is very hard to respond to doubtful claims. Everything in reason should be done to assist in helping on a concern which is struggling, especially as many of the shareholders are poor, not crush it out of existence.

CORRESPONDENT

Harbor Grace, Jan 8 1907

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

His Excellency the Governor-in-Council has been pleased to appoint Rev. Moses King Gardener (Bay Bulls Arm), to be a member of the Church of England Board of Education for the district of Random, in place of Rev. W. Pitcher, left the District; Rev. Bro. T. A. Pendergast, to be a member of the Roman Catholic Board of Examiners; Rev. M. F. Power to be a member of the Roman Catholic Board of Education for Harbor Breton, in place of Rev. P. E. Adams, to be a member of Education for Stephenville, in place of Rev. P. W. Brown, left the Colony; Messrs Daniel Foley (Tilting) , and William J Bryan, to be member of the Roman Catholic Board of Education for Fogo, in place of Messrs. James Keough and John Dwyer retired ,

Secretary’s Office, January 8th 1907

FOGO NOTES

Messrs James Oake and Brothers are building a fine schooner of between 30 and 40 tons, under the capable superintendence of Mr. James Johnson.

It is with regret we have to chronicle the ill health of Mr. Robert Scott, and it is hoped he may with rest and attention, soon become his old self again.

Mr. H. J. Lind has take up residence in St. John’s, after a pleasant sojourn in our midst. Best wishes for his future are hereby tendered.

Report has it that Mr. Robert Scott Jr. is leaving Fogo, for the winter. We trust, however, to are the familiar faces of our friend “ere the rose bloom again.”

Capt. Mark Jones is fully recovered from his recent illness. His mother, who was also on the sick list is now on the high road to good health.

On December 26th a very pleasant and interesting social even was consummated in the marriage of Miss Emma Downer to Mr. Joseph Payne, Jr. Congratulations and bon voyage to the happy couple.

A large number of men find employment in building operations during the winter. Dwelling houses, ice houses, etc., are going up all around and it is estimated that fully twenty new residences are now in course of construction .

Capt. Ambrose Payne is at present in St. John’s, looking after the purchase of a schooner in which to prosecute the fishery the coming summer, Capt. Payne was successful the past season and with pluck and perseverance characteristic of him , will no doubt, keep up a good reputation as a fish killer.

It is our sad duty to record the death of Miss Alice Lucas, which occurred on Sunday December 30th. Deceased was daughter of our respected townsman, Mr. Thomas J Lucas, and was twenty-one years of age. The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved ones in their hour of affliction.

A remarkable thing , this winter is the temporary desertion of Little Fogo Islands by their inhabitants–not a single person remaining behind. Some of the people have gone in the Bay and others are living at Joe Batts Arm and adjacent places. In the event of seals striking the islands, this spring, the absence of the men there may mean the loss of hundred of dollars.

Capt Talk’s of Hr. Buffett Purchase

During the past two seasons the tendency of our outport dealers in the fisheries of the country to invest in the purchase of American banking schooners has been quite marked. This is due to the prosperity, and also to the great cheapened price of those schooners in Gloucester, Essex Beverly, etc., as a result of their being superceded by much heaver craft, of 125 to 140 tons, many of which are equipped besides, with gasoline engines of propulsion . The vessels this falling into disuse are of lighter built, 55 to 60 to 90 and odd tons and were formerly employed in the mackerel and herring fisheries, and the cox-fisheries of the Georges and the Grand Banks. The latest of those purchases is the schooner William C Cross, 93 tons, built of white oak, at Bath, Maine, the seat of the shipbuilding industry of New England, the wealthiest little town of its size in the United States, the town whence was launched the sightly shipping of every class , which the pride of Uncle Sam before the Civil War. The W. C. Cross was purchased by Captain Tulk, of Harbor Buffett, P.B. whose negotiation for the vessel was helped to a successful issue by Mr. James Gleeson, of Gloucester. Captain Tulk is highly pleased with the performance of the boat. She is a swift sailor and easily handled, her proportions being handsome and tapering like those of a yacht, aft , with a clean overhang. Captain Tulk made quick run, from Gloucester to Georgetown, P. E. I. , in spite of stormy weather. There he loaded with potatoes, turnips, parsnips, carrots, and poultry, and will haul in today to Tessier’s upper premises, where he will retail the produce, returning home at week hence.

OBSERVER.

RELIC OF OCEAN TRAGEDY

The Ill-Fated Steamship Huronian

London, January 1.–There has been washed up on the beach at Castle Rock, in the north of Ireland, a bottle containing a message from the steamship Huronian, which disappeared in the spring of 1902, to the effect that she was sinking fast. The message which gives no location follows:– Huronian sinking fast; top heavy; one side under water, good-bye, mother and sister. Charles McFall greaser.

The Huronian left Glasgow with one passenger from St. John’s, in February, 1902. A greaser named McFall, was aboard the ill fated vessel.

This is the second time the Huronian has been heard from since she sailed from Glasgow, on February 11, 1902, for St. John’s Nfld.

A report from Montreal, dated June 17, and that on June 2, a bottle was picked up 45 miles east of Halifax containing the following note written on a scrap of paper:– “Steamer Huronian turned over Sunday Night, in Atlantic. In small boat, fourteen of us”.

The Boston Herald of the 23rd December 1906 states that the receipts of bulk salt herring, from Newfoundland, up to that date, were, 24 vessels, with 34,485 barrels, as against 17 vessels, with 24,086 barrels for the same time last year. Premier Bond must feel proud of his work. All that he has succeeded in doing is robbing Newfoundlanders of their birthright and increasing the profits of American aliens.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

A colored steward, R. Wallace, belonging to England, was arrested by Constables March and Dawe last night, and charges with being drunk. He will go before the judge, this morning.

Last night snow storm was the worst for the season, but notwithstanding the rinks were well patronized. At 9 o’clock it became milder and snow gave place to rain. Soon after midnight the storm subsided, and it became fine once again.

Last evening on Water Street, Constable Coady arrested a lad named James Lannon, who was under the influence of Liquor. On being taken to the station, he gave his age as 16. It is said that the intoxicants were given to him by some older persons, but the police will endeavor to find if the spirits were supplied to him in a saloon.

The steamer with a big cargo of coal for the Reid Newfoundland Co., is now due at Placentia.

Last evening Detective Cox took two young men names Brennan and Malloy, to the station, they will be examined today in connection with one of the larcenies, which occurred recently.

Sergt. Noseworthy was about town Tuesday and yesterday, notifying the licensed publicans that the service of all females under 21 years, serving in bars, would have to be dispensed with in accordance with last year’s temperance laws.

Visitors to the Peary ship, in New York, find nothing to see but bare decks, an old Newfoundland trap boat and some Eskimos dogs, but they are glad to pay boatmen in New York harbor to take them out to the ship.– Boston Herald.

The unruly navy reservists was before Judge Flanney, yesterday morning, and was find $10 or 30 days imprisonment. The money was paid for him.

The police are now looking for the parties who stole the contents of a tierce of molasses from the store of A. NcNamara, Queen St., . Monday night. The store was entered through a passage of New Gower St.

The Brigt, Blanche Currie Jones, has arrived at Pernambuco, all well after a tedious passage of 85 days. The vessel got to leeward of Cape Rouge and was a long time beating back to get in the trades to reach her destination.

The brigantine Mayflower, Dillon, 24 days from Figueira, arrived last night, to A Goodridge & Sons. Fine weather was met the first of the passage, but last week a series of gales was experienced, which prevented the ship from making port earlier. She brought a cargo of salt, which will be discharged at Job’s Bros. & Co.

S.S. Silvia leaves New York on Saturday evening for Halifax and St. John’s.

The schooner Mersey, King has finished loading fish at A Goodridge & Sons, and will sail for Brazil, the first chance.

The witness to the sealing case of D Blandford vs W. Winsor, and W Winsor vs D Blanfdord, will arrive in town today.

The two lads who stole a flower barrel and a basket, valued at $3 from M. A. Bastow, were before the magistrate yesterday, who, considering their tender years, let them off with a caution.

Mr. A. Croucher and Miss A Ivany were united in matrimony at the C. E. Cathedral, at 4.30 yesterday afternoon, by the Rev. H. V. Whitehouse. It was a very quite affair only the immediate friends of the bride and groom being present.

The enquiry into the Lunatic Asylum matter was resumed , last evening, Nurse Andrews being examined by F. J. Morris, K. C. Dr. Tait will also likely be called after which the addresses will be delivered and the report of Inspector-General McCowen forwarded the Governor.

Messrs Jerrett and Hiscock of Brigus, who have been in town the last few days, leave for home by this morning train.

The enquiry into the death of brakeman Squires concluded yesterday, the evidence of those in the train at the time being taken before Judge Flannery.

At Manuels’ and vicinity a number of people are suffering from colds, and several from pneumonia. Dr. Chisholm is attending them and has been kept busy of late.

By the afternoon’s express, government Engineer Hall will leave for Glenwood, to inspect that part of the line, where brakeman Squires, was killed on New Year’s day.

The S. S. Bruce was reported from the Marconi station at Cape Ray, at 1 a.m. yesterday. She was then 75 miles S. W. of that point, and Captain Delaney hoped to reach bay of Islands at 6 this morning.

There was a this sheet of ice on Quidi Vidi Pond, yesterday afternoon, and a number of boys amused themselves by playing on it. It was a dangerous practice, as they were liable to go through as any moment, and the youngsters would do well to wait until the ice is thicker before venturing on it again.

Friday January 11 1907

The S. S. Bruce Meeting it Rough

The S. S. Bruce, which left North Sydney early Wednesday morning had not reached bay of Islands up to last midnight, and is not expected to until the present storm moderates. The last heard from her was at 1 p.m. Wednesday, when she was spoken by the Marconi station at Cape Ray, 75 miles SS. W. of that point. At Bay of Islands, all yesterday, a strong N.W. gale, with blinding snow drifts, prevailed which extended west to Cape Ray. Under these conditions it would be impossible for the Bruce to reach her destination as Capt. Delaney would not attempt to make the land is such a blizzard. Knocking about in such a storm with the mercury at aero, it is not at all pleasant., and those on the Bruce are no doubt spending an anxious time.

ALONG THE LINE

The express, last evening , took out a large number of passengers including”– Miss MacGregor, Miss M Dowden, W. D. Reid, H. P. Emerson, W. S. March, T. A. Hall, Supt. Sullivan, Miss Stapleton, Miss. C. Miller.

The shore train arrived at 10.20 last night bringing only a few passengers.

The northern freight train is due in today.

Worst Storm for the Season

The worst storm for the season has been experienced on the West Coast during the last 48 hours and at last midnight there were no evidence of it moderating. Along the railway a hurricane, accompanied with blinding snow drifts, is doing serious damage, and if it continue much longer, will likely interfere with the train traffic. West from Howley the lines are down since noon yesterday, and though repairers have been working, despite the storm, no connections have been made. At the latest report from Port aux Basques a N. W. Blizzard was raging, and was so severe that all work was suspended. At Bay of Islands similar conditions existed with near mercury at 10 above zero , At Gaff Topsails the thermometer registered 4 below zero, with heavy snow drifts. Coming east it decreased somewhat, and at Glenwood, and Clarenville it was fine and clear, 8 above zero, with strong N. W. winds. East from Clarenville it was fairly mild, with scattered snow drifts, and a temperature averaging 16 above zero. It is likely that after the cessation of the storm the service of the big rotary snow plow will be required to clear the rails.

FOGO MAILS

A correspondent writes:– “ From Fogo I learn that the mail service, was performed by the Falcon during the past few months, was anything but satisfactory. On December 29th the Falcon was a Fogo and although the postmaster had in readiness the mail for Barr’d Islands, Joe Batt’s Arm and Triton harbor, which ports the steamer was passing on the way south absolute refusal to call at these places was made. The accumulation of mail matter for the Strait Shore was put on board and destined to be landed either at Wesleyville or taken to St. John’s. while that for places mentioned above was subsequently forwarded by overland route. So far as we can gather no blame is attributable to Capt. Barbour, he not having a free hand in the business, and were the Captain allowed to use his own discretion, things might have been better. The people of Fogo district are disgusted with their mail arrangements and will gladly welcome the day when some permanent changes for the better is effected. For the past six years the coldest kind of apathy has been shown towards all public matters, by those in authority. Improvements are not hoped for under present rule, and even the ordinary district affairs are conducted in such a manner as to cause loud and prolong complaints.”

CLEVER CAPTURE BY DETECTIVE COX

THE O’TOOLE LARCENY CASE BROUGHT TO AN ISSUE.

Yesterday morning Gregory Greening and Thomas Malloy were before Judge Flannery, on suspicion of having committed the larceny at T O’Toole’s residence, Pleasant St. , Tuesday evening. A screw driver, owned by Greening, was found near O’Toole’s cash box, which had been broken open, but he said Molloy had it last. Molloy admitted visiting Greening’s home on the evening of the theft, but denied having the turning screw in his possession, or even seeing it. He also stated that when he left about 4.45. Greening remained behind. Greening’s sister, on the other hand, told the police that Molloy stopped fully

Half an Hour After their brother left and they saw the turning screw in his hands. Molloy was recently liberated from the penitentiary, and consequently many were inclined to disbelieve his story, and credit the girls’ yarn. At the trial, yesterday morning Judge Flannery remanded them, to give the police an opportunity of making further investigation. It appears that the thief was after money, as O’Toole’s cash box contained $48.00, but the coin was overlooked. A few articles, however, were taken, including a razor. No direct evidence was forthcoming against either until

Yesterday Afternoon, when Detective Cox brought the case to a head, after a little clever work. Greening, it appears, paid attentions to a young lady living on Quidi Vidi Road, and the officer visited her residence to find if he had sent her any presents. He learned that he had given her an album, and on enquiry, found is has been purchased at the U. S. P. & P. Co’s store at the cost $6.50. Greening paid an installment of $2 and gave his name as Griffin, Quidi Vidi Road. Thinking he had a clue, the ‘Tec returned to the girl’s home and found her brother shaving.

His Razor Attracted the officer’s attention, and as he is in need of a good “knife” thought he would like one of the same make. On being asked how much it cost and where it was bought, the user became nonplussed. He was so muddled, it immediately occurred to the sleuth that he had found a scent. When the shaver recovered himself, he said “One of the boys bought it”. On being further questioned he told how Greening had made him a present of it. Greening was then called upon and on being acquainted of the information the police had in their possession,

Made a Clean Breast of the whole story. We understand he admitting going to O’Toole’s home, breaking open the cash box, taking the razor and one or two other items. His confession exonerates Molloy , who, although a chum of his, was innocent of the affair. Cox is to be complimented on his work, as if he had not followed up the case, an innocent man may have been sent to the penitentiary, while the guilty party went free. Greening will go before the magistrate again, this morning, and , it is said, will plead “guilty”.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowrings

Nothing was received from the Portia, yesterday, as she is north of Tilt Cove.

Prospero reach Admirial’s Cove , Fermeuse, at 740 last evening, going west.

Reids

Clyde arrived Twillingate at 5 p.m. Wednesday and had been delayed there sine owing to the storm.

Argyle was detained at Placentia yesterday, it being too stormy to venture to sea.

Nothing has been beard from the Glencoe since her leaving Hermitage Cove, Wednesday afternoon.

PERSONAL

Mr. H. P. Emerson left by last evening’s express for Montreal.

Miss. MacGregor left by the express, last evening, for Montreal to visit friends.

Misses, M Dowden and C Miller left for Whitebourne, last evening on a visit to Mrs. G. W. Press.

Mr. R. Simpson, J.P., of Carbonear, who has been ill recently, with pleurisy, has quite recovered.

Mr. W. S. March of the R. N. Co’s., passenger office, left by last evening’s express, on business along the line.

Judge Penney arrived by last night’s train. The appeal from his judgement in the case of Newhook vs. Ryan, is set down for Saturday.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

Mr. J Cantwell left for Brigus by last night train.

Bishop & Monroe’s schooner Ethel Taylor berthed to Job Bros’ wharf yesterday, to finish loading fish for Oporto.

The schooner Burleigh and the brqt. Lake Simcoe, Tizzard, have both arrived at Pernambuco, all well along the passage.

The girl Tilley, who was before the magistrate, yesterday, charged with stealing $5.00 from her employer, was allowed to go, sentence being suspended.

At present there are eight cases of scarlet fever in the city, three being reported this week. Typhoid fever, which was prevalent some time ago, has completely disappeared.

The weather experienced, in Placentia Bay last few days, have been very severe. Mountainous seas are running, and the Glencoe and Argyle have had a hard time making the ports of call.

The severity of the weather has thrown the mail service out of order, much to the inconvenience of business people and others, this week only one foreign mail has reached here, and it is unlikely that another will arrive before tomorrow night, which means no city delivery before Monday next.

The schr. Ich Dien played havoc with Le Drew’s wharf (Clift’s) during Wednesday night’s storm. The vessel was moored there, and, with the heavy undertow, tore away about 30 feet of the head of the pier. The damage is estimated at $300 and Capt. Iversen of the Ich Dein, will be asked to pay this bill.

The Rhodes Scholar examination will be held in the Colonial building on Wednesday and Thursday next. The only candidate to be examined will be J. A. Winter. Last year Mr. B. S. Dunfield passed, and if the former be successful, the choice will be between those two. Both are pupils of Bishop Feild College.

Carrots are now selling at Geo. Knowling’s; 10lbs for 25 cents and not 20 cents as here to before advertised.

Government Engineer Hall and Supt. Sullivan left last evening’s express for Glenwood to inspect that section of the road where brakeman Squires was killed. They will return to town , tomorrow.

A West Ender who became incapable from the effects of Winsor Lake mixture and wanted to sleep in the open air, was taken to the station, last night, for safety. He will appear before the magistrate this morning.

Lieut. Colonel Rees, the provincial commander of the Salvation Army for the colony of Newfoundland, left by yesterday’s train for Clarke’s Beach, Carbonear and Bay Roberts. The commander is gone on business of the Army. He will hold special Services at the above places . Sunday all day, the commander will preside at Bay Roberts. No doubt the new building of that place will be thronged to hear their new commander; this is the first time he has gone that way.

Yesterday morning was the coldest experienced in the city for the season. At 6.30 the thermometer registered 2 degrees above zero.

Mr. M. A. Fianagan, Mr. W. D. Reid’s secretary, will complete his service, Monday next, and on Tuesday the 15 leaves for his home in Lafayette, Indiana.

Secretary Slattery of the Municipal Council, who has been suffering from a severe cold, and confined to his room for some days, has completely recovered, and resumed duties yesterday.

The workmen at North Branch put the damage bridge in position yesterday, in the height of the storm. The men underwent great hardship in making the connection and the completion of the work is only a matter of a few days.

The advantage of the new water service was well demonstrated yesterday on the higher levels. An ample supply was obtainable throughout the day, and, instead of having to wait for hours about the fountains, as in former years, the people were able to fill their pails as quickly as needed.

The schr. Pearl Evelyn, after discharging her cargo of salt will load fish at Smith’s Co.’s for Halifax and sail early next week.

The police are now busily engaged on a couple of larceny cases reported to them during this week. It is likely that an arrest will be made today.

Two residents of Placentia were before magistrate O’Reilly last week for selling beer which contained an over percentage of alcohol. They were fined $50.00 each, which they paid.

Capt. Keeping of the Jersey met with a painful accident, Wednesday, at his home, by falling off a stepladder. He was attended by a doctor, and will likely be confined to his house for a few days.

Yesterday, at the Supreme Court, the appeal case of Allen vs. Grant, from the judgment of Mr. Justice Johnson, was held. C Furlong K. C. for Allan, and Fenlon, Grant, were heard. The court takes time to consider.

At 7.30 last night Mrs. Charles Williams was run down by a coaster, when passing Barter’s Hill. Fortunately she was not seriously injured, but if the practice of sliding over the city thorofares is not stopped, a serious accident will be recorded.

The 17 year old boy Lannon arrested Wednesday night by Const. Coady for being drunk was in court yesterday morning, and remanded. He says the liquor was given to him by a chum, named Snow. The police intend making further enquiries.

Repairs to the S. S. Louisbourg at the dry dock, are progressing favorably. The two old boilers have been taken out, and the engines overhauled, and extensive repairs are being made to the hull, while several improvements will be made to her cabins. The Reid Co. are building the two new boilers, one of which is finished, and the other is nearly so. The will be placed in position next week.

There is a movement on foot, in the district of Harbor Main, to stamp out the liquor traffic. All the clergymen of the district and many influential residents are interesting themselves in the matter, which is fast gaining ground. Already the names of those favorable to local option are being taken, and at an early date a petition will be presented His Excellency the Governor, asking for a poll. There are 22 licensed publicans in the district. The residents of Open Hall are also interesting, themselves in a similar movement.

SATURDAY JANUARY 12, 1907

WEATHER REPORT

There has been a decided change in the weather on the West Coast, within the last 24 hours. Snow has given place to rain, and the temperature has changed from 4 below zero, to an average temperature of 36 above at the different stations. The winds was variable going from south-east to north-west . The heavy rain has the effect of reducing the snow banks, which were piled up, Thursday, and if the present downpour continues, but little of it will be left by the night.

COASTAL STEAMERS

Bowrings

Prospero left St. Mary’s at 2.45 p.m. yesterday, going west.

Reids

Clyde left Fogo at 1.30 p.m. yesterday, coming direct to this port.

Argyle left Placentia at 8 p.m. yesterday, going west.

Glencoe left La Poile at 1.15 p.m. yesterday, going west.

DESERTER ARRESTED

A stoker named Thorne, of H. M. S. Brilliant broke leave, Thursday night, and hid in the city until after the ship sailed, yesterday. Before leaving port, however, Capt Anstruther, of the Brilliant, left a warrant for his arrest, and at noon, yesterday, he was found on Water St. by Constables Stapleton and Morrissey. The officers took him aboard H. M. S. Calypso, where he was placed under arrest by Commander Hill, and will be properly dealt with, this morning, the officers received a “quid” for their trouble.

HARBOR GRACE NEWS

Messrs. R.D. McRae and Sons schooner Clara, Captain W. Yetman, sailed for Bay Roberts on Wednesday forenoon to load the balance of fish at Messrs. C. & A. Dawe’s for the European market.

Mr. R. Wright agent for Storer & Co., paint dealers of Glasgow, was in town to-day soliciting orders.

At. St. Peter’s Church, Southside, Mr. Moses Shute and Miss Susie Sheppard were united in marriage by the Rev. C. Carpenter, this afternoon.

Messrs Munn & Co’s schooner Nellie Louise, Captain M. Burke, laden with 4,100 pckgs codfish for Pernambuco is now lying in the stream, awaiting the moderating of the gale now on when she will sail for Brazil. Her last round trip south, was made in 5 days quicker time than it took the barqt. Blanche Cory to reach Pernambuco from St. John’s.

The schooner Delta lying at Messrs. Murray & Crawford’s was badly damaged by contact with the wharf during the gale this morning. The wharf as well as the schooner was injured, and had it not been for the assistance rendered by the employee of Messrs. Munn & Co., the Delta would probably have sunk at her moorings. The schooner Pr9imrose came down upon Mr. N. Munn’s schooner, Arthur Jim, and smashed in her side.

The court was occupied, Wednesday forenoon, in hearing two cases, the former being one of assault. Mr. O.M.A. Kearney argued on behalf ot he defendant, who was bound to keep the peace for two years or take imprisonment for 30 days. The second case was also one of assault, and evidence on the part of the plaintiff being insufficient and the defendant almost proving an alibi, the judge dismissed the case.

GARNISH CHURCH

Mr. J.R. Courage, on behalf of the Garnish friends and himself desires to thank the following for their contributions towards the new church, in Garnish: - Job Bros $20; Hon. Geo Knowling $20; Alan Goodridge & Sons $20; Reid-Nfld Company $20; Bowring Bros Ltd., $20; Harvey & Co., $20; Baird, Gordon & Co., $20; W.B. Grieve, $10; A. H. Martin, $10; A. Harvey & Co., $10; Ayre & Sons, Ltd., $10; Wm. Collins & Sons, Burin, $5; E.H.&G. Davey, $5; The Royal Stores, $5; Mr. G. Winter, $5; A Friend $5; small amount, $7.70. Total, $217.70. Mr Courage will be leaving town on Monday morning, and meanwhile will be glad to receive and acknowledge any further contributions towards this meritorious object.

MIC-MAC

The Micmac Club also held it’s annual meeting, last night. The meeting was most enthusiastic and all that is necessary for a winter’s good sport is ice. It was decided to affiliate with the Grand Curling Club of Scotland, which will offer a medal for competition to be owned by the winner. The election of officers resulted as follows:

President – J.R. Bennett

Vice President – J Jackson and F.T. Brehm

Sec’y-Treas. – A.J. Easterbrook

Committee of Management – J.C. Strange, J. Rooney, F.W. Hayward, John Cowan and H.E. Cowan

Ice Committee – S.G. Royal and W. Shirran.

S.S. Bruce at Bay of Island

The S.S. Bruce arrived at Bay of Islands at 1:30 p.m. yesterday after a passage of 53 hours from North Sydney, the longest on record. Coming across the Gulf a blizzard was urn into, which continued until Bay of Islands was reached. The mercury was down to zero, the seas mountainous, and when the ship reached port she was badly iced up. It was a most trying trip for the officers, crew and captain, the latter being on the bridge almost the whole time, and all were delighted when Bay of Islands was sighted. The Bruce brought full cargo of freight and the following passengers: Miss Drake, Mrs. S. Smith, Miss Rogerson, J.F. Sears, G.M. Binns, John McRae, T.G. McKenzie, A.M. Rogers, M. Breen, E.S. Hudson ?[smudge]F. Gross in saloon, and 20 in steerage. The express is due at 1 o’clock.

MASONIC ELECTION AND INSTALLATION

The quarterly communication of the District Grand Lodge, R.S. of Newfoundland was held in the Masonic Temple the 10th inst., at 8 p.m.; present R.W.D.G. Master Brother J. Gordon; D.G. Master Depute, Brother J. Cowan; and several Brethren. The following officers were appointed and elected and installed by the R.W.D.G. Master:

Brother J. Cowan, D.G. Master Depute

Brother W.H. Thompson, Substitute D.G. Master

Brother P.G. Tessier, D.G. Secty

Brother J. Jardine, D.G. Sr. W.

Brother Geo. J. Carter, D.G. Jr. W.

Brother J. Syme, D.G. Treas.

Brother J.T. Southcott, D.G. Sr. D.

Brother A.K. Lumsden, D.G. Jr. D.

Brothers B. Keeping, T. Cook, D.G. Stewards.

Brother F. Cross, D.G. Inr. Gd

Brother A. Johnston, D.G. Ar

Brother J. McIntyre, D.G. Ar

Brother S.W. Cornick, D.G. Dr. M

Brother R.G. Johnston, D.G. Mr. C

Brother Dr. F.R. Stafford, D.G. Bible Bearer

Brother A. Pike, D.G. Bard

We have been asked to say that the Herald’s report of the meeting is altogether misleading.

STEAMERS ARRIVE

The S.S. Siberian, Eastaway, arrived from Philadelphia at 6 p.m. yesterday. She left at 8 p.m. Sunday and experienced fine weather until Wednesday afternoon, off Sable Island, when a heavy north-west gale, with heavy sea, was encountered. It continued rough until yesterday morning, when the storm moderated. She brought 200 tons cargo, 11 packager mail [smudge] and 1 steerage passenger

ANNAPOLIS

The S.S. Annapolis, Canham, entered port at 6:30 last evening, from Halifax. Favorable weather was experienced and the run was made in 48 hours. She brought 300 tons cargo –measurement, and the following passengers: Messrs W.A. McRae, E.W. Wilkes, W. Forsey, D. Paton and H.H. McCoubrey. She begins discharging, this morning and as there is a large quantity to take on board, she will not sail until Monday evening.

The Late George Smith

On Friday, December 28th, there passed away at Brigus, a citizen well know to many in St. John’s and throughout the Island – Mr. George Smith. For some months he had been ailing and the end was not unexpected, the cause of death being attributed to the fell scourge of cancer. Mr. Smith leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters. Two sons are at Brigus, one is engaged at Petty Harbour Power House, and another resides in Saskatoon. Both daughters live at Brigus, one being the wife of Mr. Chafe, formerly the C. of E. school teacher, and now customs officer there.

For some years Mr. Smith was in partnership with his nephew, in this city, and, under the style of Campbell and Smith, carried on an extensive commission and produce business. Of late years, he has been engaged in the business of the fisheries. At the time of his death he had attained his 60th year.

Mr. Smith was a prominent figure in political circles, where he had a reputation for unswerving loyalty. His last public act was presiding as chairman at the meeting held by Mr. Morine, in Brigus, in February last.

He was buried at the C. of E. cemetery, in Brigus, on Dec. 30th and leaves behind the record of a good citizen and a worthy man. Mr. John Smith, the well-known merchant of Brigus, is a brother of the deceased. To the family we extend the sympathy of our readers.

The 6 p.m. train, yesterday, took out only a few passengers, including: Dr. Ames, G. Joyce, Miss Coady, J. Conway, Miss M. O’Brien, R.C. Rendell.

The shore train arrived at 9:30 last night bringing a small quantity of freight and several passengers.

PERSONAL

Dr. Ames who was in town yesterday on business, left for home by the evening’s train.

Mr. R.C. Rendell, Talcville, who had been in the city, on business, returned home last evening.

Miss M. O’Brien, who was visiting friends in the city the last few days, returned to Topsail, last evening.

Mr. Cyril C. Duley, son of the well known jeweler of Water St., Mr. T. J. Duley, leaves by the Carthaginian, to enter an Horological college, where he will take a course of studies which will include everything that pertains to the running of a successful business. He will also take a full course in optics, making the latest methods a specialty. Young Mr. Duley has already shown much business ability, and as an engraver has displayed exceptional skill. We predict for him a successful career in his native land, when he returns from his studies in the neighboring republic.

CITY AND ELSEWHERE

[smudge]hard Bowles, of Marystown, Mortier Bay, lost his life by drowning on Monday night. He was returning home from a wedding, when his dory