Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 10, 1878, Winnipeg, Manitoba Special to the free gom a1td Exchange new to aug. Gold Clown . Sterling. 00 4.s7. United states. Tornado. St. Aug terrible Tornado whose Centre half a mile wide tra Velling from West to East struck near Walling Furci. Connecticut. It visited the a car England states about six last even ing. In Twenty persons killed and thirty injured. Olic Chuilli a thirty thousand Dollar Brick and every wooden House or in its track were demolished. A Light rain Sot in followed by thu Ruter and Hail tote Tor Nado burst suddenly and lasted but a few moments. The effects of the. Storm in other parts of new England was scarcely disastrous. Almost every town had some buildings destroyed and pie killed or injured. The area of. The storm included new England. New York and Canada. Alarm ing it yellow 1 Ever. Yellow fever is spreading in new Ortanes. The authorities Are taking Active Steps to right it. Great Britain. An important decision of Kiti Palisin. London aug Queen s Bench division of the High court of Appeal in the Case of the Rev. Or. Mack Nookie s Appeal against his suspension by lord Penzance in the court of Arches for refusing to obey the decree prohibiting practices was decided to Day in. Favor of the Appellant. Lord chief ustice Cockburn delivered the decision Lar. Justice Mellor concurring but or. Justice Lush dissenting. The times on the decision says much More important Issue than the enforcement of lord Penzance s decree is involved. The Queen s Bench has repudiated the principle of the Law established by judgment of the judicial com Mittee of the privy Council and substantially ignore the Legal authority of that High appellate tribunal. It implies that lord Penzance was mistaken As to the Powers of his office and that the judicial committee of the privy Council shared his mistake. Are we to Tuider division court of Justice can or will set aside the Law As settled by the tribunal of inde pendent jurisdiction hitherto enjoying Universal respect for the importance and value of its decisions. To this extent the lord chief Justice at least is prepared to go to Stop Short of it he affirms would be a dereliction of his udi Ciai the radicals of southward propose to nominate miss Helen Taylor for Parlia ment at the next general election and thus practically raise the question of women s rights. Some Rule fanatics. A meeting of the executive committee of the Home Rule confederation on wednesday passed absolution strongly condemning or. Isaac butt and the majority of the Home Rule members of parliament for their conciliatory policy towards the government. This is Bably the firs step in a crusade against or. Butt s leadership which is indeed ended for practical purposes. Germany. Proposed Flat Conj changes. Berlin aug. Heidelberg con Ference of the German finance ministers closed its session on thursday afternoon arriving at an understanding Tipon the programme to be followed by die Feder Al government in regard to changes in taxation. Turkey. Suspicious conduct of the London aug from on Board h.m.8. Swi Tsure in the Gulf of Saros declare that the russians Are still fortifying the coast and do not expect the peace to be permanent. Kalb Nam in Asiatic Turkey. In the House of commons last night sir Stafford Northcote said the govern ment proposed to give consideration to administrative reforms in Asiatic Turkey. The reforms eventually agreed upon Rould be guaranteed by treaty. fire a despatch dated tiflis aug. 2, re ports that on explosion had occurred in the mines of the fortifications of Kars resulting in a fire which destroyed the Best part of the City. The surrender of Varna. London aug turks have abandoned the forts North of Varna and they have keen occupied by the russians. The in Jan Vnena Tiomi. Gen. Tall Chen has announced that he evacuate Rodosto and san Stefano if the fortifications of Varna Are evacuated immediately by the turks. Austrian Lowick in hos Iii. Accounts from turkish sources place the austrian losses in Bosnia thus far at killed and wounded. Vienna aug. Seventh division of this austrian army of occupation under command of the grand Duke of Wurtemburg operating to the Westward of the main body of the army has fought two Battles with the insurgents one on the 5th at Vardar making the other on the 7th at Juica. The official report of the latter says a derisive Victory Lias been gained Over a Superior Force of the insurgents fortified in the town of Licza. Which was occupied after nine hours sanguinary fighting in Wlinich the austrians displayed devoted Tish Lenur on the St. Lois Don aug. Special dispatch from Shep Tschechne. Dated aug. 8th, gives some particulars of the Battle fought that Day. Along the whole line from Nglai to Shep Tschechne the turks were Defeated. The loss of the Austri ans was fifty killed and wounded the bosnian Force numbered about and included artillery and Large Force of Turk ish regulars led by regular officers. Four Hundred of the latter were captured. The turkish prisoners claim that they were compelled to fight by the insurrectionary government at Serai Voa. Probable resistance at Antonni. A Batum special says the population lire armed and preparing to resist occupation by the russians. The local chiefs have held a Council Ami decided to fit. The disaffected mountaineers on the t Hodoruk Frontier Are said k number Twenty thousand and the is intense. The Turki a regular Unm re Neutral Gale ring of tic clans. A Trebizond dispatch reports that the native tribes Are gathering in great Force in the defiles leading to Artvin. Deter mined to oppose the carrying out of the. Decisions of the Berlin Congress. It is estimated that their numbers will reach Benl to Ftp of the 3ljtt1.e Al across Tif cd Zajf. London cablegram aug. 2, to new York world. The american boat a saudi of arrived yesterday in mount s Bay an Inlet of the Atlantic on the coast of Cornwall Situ ated Between the horns of Cornwall two promontories which terminate respect ively in the land s end. Find Lizard Point. The Crew consisting of two Brothers William and Walter Andrews of Boston who left Beverly mass., june 12th, landed in the Village of Lullion. Cornwall appearing greatly fatigued. They give a very interesting cob int of their perilous adventurous Voy age for a few Days fatter leaving tile american coast they experienced fair weather but this pleasant state of things quickly changed and fogs i void and rain prevailed for a considerable period. This was very trying and they were subjected to a great Deal of hardship. Their bedclothes got quite wet. And for four weeks they had to sleep in their wet clothes. On Many Days they could take no sleep whatever and were worked so hard by reason of the bad weather that they could scarcely eat or drink any thing. On the Fourtly of july they had the luxury of a bottle of lager Beer which they had kept specially for that Clay. For eighteen Days they never saw tie Sun and could take no observations. They passed Many Shoals of whales and experienced some danger from them. They were often so close to the whales As touch them but hesitated to do it through fear of Bavin their Little boat upset. They spoke several steamers and sailing vessels and obtained some observations. On july 1 the seas ran Mountain putting their Little Craft in imminent danger and imposing on them the most strenuous exertions and sleepless Ance. This continued for a Days till the Strain on their bodies and minds became very great but they bore up cheerfully and and overcame every a time some really terrible Vieather and atone period were literally be tween life and death. Their chronometer was broken and rendered entirely useless and they encountered Meedous difficulties and the dangers. July worst Day of the very Tern 26th was decidedly the voyage the weather pest Ous. During the whole voyage such sleep As they were Able to get was very Dis Turbed and was More like a sort of continuous stupor. This was perhaps the most trying ordeal they had to go through As they Felt the fatigues of the voyage much More keenly through the want of rest. Neither of them had Ever crossed the Atlantic before. Sometimes they had to for Many hours witly the drag out and throwing Oil overboard. On july 13 they took the first observation they had been Able to make for eighteen Days. Lie s they made Sibilev Light they were very much exhausted and Hove to in Mullion roads on wednesday night. William seems to feel the Strain most. Walter looks better but has a bad hand caused by so much steering. The whole passage occupied forty five Days. Van Demren s land the largest Island to the South of Australia is rapid la be coming noted for the Quality and extent of its tin supplies. Four years ago the value of its exports of tin and tin Ore was Wilile last year they amounted to nearly a tin Mountain on the West coast produces about 25 per cent of tin but the existence of solid seams of the Metal traversing the mountains in veins several feet in depth and Width has been demonstrated. Some nuggets weighing several Hundred weight each have been found yielding nearly ten per cent of pure Metal. An English company has obtained from the Dative Rajah the cession of the Northern part of the Island of Borneo the District is known by the name of Hrabac and is about the size of great Bri Tain. The country is stated to possess great Mineral riches consisting not Only of Gold and diamonds but also of the more1 useful metals Iron and Coal the soil is suitable for the cultivation of Contee and Tea has already been Row ii to some extent by the natives the which Are Teet above the sea level the forests contain Palm and cinnamon Trees in profusion. Attol pc Tauran t to House furnished Complete. Cooking Bailee. Silver Ware nearly new. Nov doing a Good business and the Best furnished House of its Siz e in the Dominion. For terms apply to k. D. Baths Etc Esq., of co., or on the premises next door to Ontario. Enrik terms j Down balance in acid 12 months secured. Ai Iglo Sci an hotel keeper. A hotel , nicely sit fitted on the red River. The propel Bobre of this extensive establishment de Sirous of retiring from business beg to offer their hotel for sule on reasonable terms the House is now Weil patronized and com Nancis a. Good business. For information and conditions the premises to p. A apartments would suit married couple. Enquire of c. A Quiren and agent. T 0 next presbyter Iii Church. Apply to aug log . To rooms on Scott Street in rear of grand Central. Apply at jy30m__________lauder s bakery. Notre Damo Street Al Avest a neat Little cottage of 5 rooms woodshed Etc. Five minutes walk from Post office. Ill be sold cheap. Apply on premises by soft to Blacksmith s shop on a 11 Street Ortli of the Market. Also a Small dwelling House Oil main Street. Apply to Jolin Molloy next door to j. E. Mould main Street Point Pong los. By gym top Ood by Eccl Cavell Iii House with stable on James Street convenient to main Street. For particulars apply at a Ashington s Book store or to s. Boyle. I by Lam foe very desirable lot and cottage situated on the red River immediately South of or. John Hig gins residence. House and is in Good condition. Lot is s8 x 188 feet fenced. On the premises is a Well of Good conveniences attached very comfortable will be Sola cheap. Apply to Andrew Stratig i Bannatyne s store. To Large comm odious House containing s rooms with pants two servants and cached. Good stable ice House Etc. Sou t Side of Barracks. Ren s23 per month. Apply tit free press Brauc of Wood and Iron for bored Welis they throw water faster and will not freeze in will 100 cords first class dry Oas of food Flat boated potatoes groceries Lime. Ans Doidge a Fla boat Point Douglas. Juue2sm Arlington rest aunt late Bon ton is to reception of guests. at hours. Day Board s4 per week. Meal tickets 21 for also Board and lodging. Soft drinks of kinds always on hand. Patronage solicited. To Issue Street next to i store Jyl Sra Geo. Crop in proprietor. Pioneer livery if you want a Nice open or top baby seat to take your wife and family out go to Harvey s. If you Stant a Nice close top b your girl out Strawberry ing go to to take Arvey s. 1dobbs Duchesneau have opened the formerly run by d. Meca Seilir an so Are a11 those who we fax them grocery and restaurant the Stock in the grocery will be found com plete with a Fine assortment of family groceries Etc. The restaurant in connection will be supplied with the delicacies the Market will afford. Better eggs i change. Jyles a cts Dobbs a Duchess eau. Office. J3 6tf specific articles. Cash .paid., far second gentlemen sat mrs. Limey s Satin hand furniture. Store or address at Winnipeg . Live Stock horses foe Sale at the House stables. Apply t j. Hooper or f of s ale n photo ugh bred Sta l lion 4 years old 155 hands High a Beautiful Bright Chestnut with White Stripe on face and very handsome. Would suit the Mare of the country very Well.1 sound and Fly pc go into training should purchaser wish to race him before putting him to mares. Veterinary examination allowed any purchaser. Ihas been tried and found he very Fust. Is a very Nice Hack being very Clever and Handy in his paces and without noise. For Price Pedigree Etc., address -_.-. A. Of. 57 Union Avenue Montreal .-que july 12. M is c Ella me o us valuable properties the undersigned who is about leaving for Australia is desirous of disposing of the Fol lowing valuable properties a Block of 7 lots on the Logan and bin estate having a Good frontage on the red River and bounded by Curtis and Bird streets two other River frontages on same estate 29 of Cavil links estate bounded by three prominent streets size of lob 2.38 lot 11, fronting on main Street of Magnus Brown together with several other Good City properties. Also three Well located Quarter sections o. The Rosseau River and other valuable farm lots. As these properties must be sold this is a Good Opportunity for intending purchasers to secure valuable selections at the lowest figures. Scrip for Sale. John d. Parr. City Hall. __________________________________jy9m a a . It appears that certain unprincipled Pef on Are travelling through the City pretend Rig to be my agents for the Purchase of second hand stoves and Lothin riving a very Low Price thus defrauding the Public and injuring my business. Therefore i give notice that any person doing will be prosecuted to the extent of the. Law. Hie dowager Queen Caroline Amelia of Denmark who has just completed Hei eighty second year is the oldest Livin member of any of the Royal families of Europe. It is announced in late London papers that a marriage is arranged Between sir Francis Lisgar u eral of Canada. Turville. K.c.m.g., and lady Lisgar widow of the late governor Gen Anglo a a Bunch of Small keys. Finder will i of i la Good general scr vant to whom Liberal wages will be Given. Apply at the Kek Phass Branch office _______augs-14 Wakter a dining room girl and o girl. Steady pm Taylor. W Raj Oung Man of some expel ionic for a country store. Must be conversant the German language. Apply to to h. Schneidee Nugo-12 grocer main Street. Meetings. A a pc sent l a 3s d m a r k Lodge . Am., no. 0 x a Regulius mooting Vili be held on monday 12th, . Hs78, it 7.30 . Brethren sir-3 requested to attend. Wm0rs invited. By order or the of. H. Saunders Sec return. R nus9-Li Manitoba Lod lodore no. O. F. Meets every Friday evening at 7.30 o clock in Odd Fellows Hall Over Anderson s grocery store Isiora Wek ome. M. R. Canniff Rani in so pulp h. See. Paid por Desorb options of second hand Pesit tej Stoke notre Dame Street East. _ aug9m i hereby Challenge John Mccort to Trot boat George against hit Bay George for the sum of at Buffalo Park on thursday August 2flth, 1878. Race to be mile hats Best 3 in a to harness. Put up or shut up augo-12_____________6. H. ioe1 1 Ioe the wow Reg ice Lias still a Tow tons Bice for Sale. Corner of main Street and Portage Avenue formerly the office of Fred. Mcken Zie Esq. E. Ii _ manager. want to hire a buggy to hitch your horse to you can get it at Harvey s. Anything you want from a first class i double car Lage to a Spring Wagon. Ilive imported a Beautiful Carriage tandem seats full covered suitable for wed Ding parties private families Etc. I have Alivio imported a first class Hearse at a great expense. This is in connection with the one on hand already so we will been tabled to attend funerals on the shortest notice in City or country. The services of the latter can be had at the following rates to St. Johns to Kildonan remember the stand opposite the Post office. Horses and buggies always for Sale. One car Load of horses just arrived. Junes sepals proprietor. A e. Clements importer and dealer in sewing machines Cabinet organs Etc., Etc. Macaulay Jarvis Are again prepared to take contracts for descriptions of buildings. Owing to their Large Stock of lumber Sash doors mouldings Etc., and Al building material and having such great facilities for manufacturing work connected with building they flatter themselves that they can give better Satis faction for less Money than any other House. They would therefore advise intending to build to ask Nugam the Universal and world Banks Scales Hall s safes and r Gerrib 10 cases ladies Straw Selling off below cases Printa sewing machines repaired and to rent. Talk is cheap but you can buy More groceries provisions and Beady made clothing at the store of f. E. Hotchee i go. B r tie same amount of Money Ihan at any other store in town. Call and see. Jilom 1878. 1879. The third edition of Dodd co have on hand a full and com plete assortment of new Stock in every line of boots shoes too of valuable farming lands for Sale wit Iii distance of Winnipeg. A Tobago to let t and Are offering them at very moderate prices. V an if Section Cor Alialy Tel Beady made got Hui boots arid i shirts shirt Al ties. Next to to Bott the druggist. Dibe Cory Leckie House aug sign f water decorator. Be issued towards the first of August next. Success obtained in the past by the publishers of tin Manitoba Diks Toky i 11 shop on the Market Square. Orders left at j. W. Winnet s. Jl6m Ity Wood Yard. Foot of notre. . Dry Oak Wood so pee coed. Receive orders to deliver in any part of Ity. Ja3ies. Flanagan i Jive Cleek 3ol. J. J. Hull Hiiop Kvietok. The Clark House is the Only first class hotel n Duluth Mcl the Headquarters of Manitoba travellers. The establishment is compete in. Ill its departments and is equal to any Bolier. First class the ate handsomely furnished Are airy and commodious while the table is constantly supplied with the delicacies of the season. The Clark House is conveniently situated in the Central part of the City and Bosses Are run to and from Al trains and steamers. Eng i oct ii die cum to Busi less men in this province. The Manitoba directory is not merely a local word it contains also the most use Ful and reliable information about the Vince and its Large circulation in Canada and abroad makes it one of the Best mediums for advertising. Let wholesale and retail merchants manufacturers and others strive to establish commercial relations which shall prove to be most profitable. In order to secure this result advertising is s e surest cheapest modes suggested. Advertisements and Subr options Are respectfully solicited at the following rates custom work a specially. Store new Stool to subscribers per 1 50 . 2 00 cards. One Ard. "3 00 one card with one copy.4 00 one Quarter Page. 500 one Quarter Page with one copy. 6 00 one Quarter Page and a card. 7 00 one Quarter Page red a card with one copy., 3 00 700 one a Page with one copy s 00 one half and a curd 00 one halt Page and a card with one copy. 10 00 one 12 00 one Page Witti one copy 13 00 one Page and a card 14 00 one Page Ami a nth one copy. 15 00 main Street Winnipeg. Dodd to Mulhol Laid Simost cof the Irie Iid main Street Winnipeg beg to i Fonn Ite Citi Zeimis of Winnipeg and of com try that they Are opening a Large and Well selected heavy hardware stoves and tinware Well selected Anil knowledge of the Yarious markets Well bought Ena Competition buyers Are solicited to Joyall before shelf and heavy hardware Putty harvesting tools belting tinware Etc. Etc., taken to fit on and not returned within Twenty four will be charged for As sold and not received Back. Dodd a co. Just received a Carload of Gurney s choicest Jay ice Mulholland ;