Winnipeg Free Press

Tuesday, August 20, 1878

Issue date: Tuesday, August 20, 1878
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Pages 1 - 4 of the Winnipeg Free Press August 20, 1878.

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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - August 20, 1878, Winnipeg, Manitoba Special dispatches to tiie free Gold a Jed Exchange. New York aug. 19. Gold closed . Sterling. 60 4.x i. Duluth. To i for .tf.initobn. Dim the. Aug. Steamer City of Winnipeg arrived at eleven o clock to Day with forty passengers and Twenty five. Tons of freight mostly for Manitoba. She made another of her fast trips arriving in time for to Day s train. She leaves again to night at six o clock with Twenty some flour and prob ably wheat. The Manitoba is hourly expected. Canada it is anticipated Howland will be the in Toronto West. Great activity is being manifested political circles since the publication the notice of dissolution. That sex governor Reform candidate opposition papers renew the rumours of a prospective change in the Quebec government in consequence of the indisposition of treasurer Bachand. Something of the kind is Bachand s health does not improve. The Montreal Gazette says the local legislature will dissolve and the new elections be brought on simultaneously with this is Mere Idle Specula the Federal. Tion. Illness of tin m p. Baby Devlin it. Seriously ill a few Days ago and death was thought to be imminent. He is now convalescent. United states yellow Jack. St. Paul aug. Have been 129 new eases and deaths by yellow fever in new Orleans and 19 new cases with 12 deaths in Memphis. At Grenada All who were attacked died. Great Britain. A failure. London aug. Morton k co., West India merchants have failed liabilities a million and a half Sterling. France death of n senator. Paris aug. Renaud is dead. Germany. An important appointment t. Berlin aug. Fust says it is the intention of the Jar to appoint Cor net Paul Schouvaloff brother of the ambassador to England As chief of the emperor s private police to succeed Gen. Uloz Entrom recently assassinated. Opposition to the social indic Bill. The representatives of Bavaria aver Lemburg and Saxony in the German Federal Council Are opposed to the pro visions of the socialistic Bill. They re Gard it As tending to strengthen the Imperial Power. Italy. Diplomatic compliments. Home German Crown mince Frederick William and Prince Bismarck have sent the Pope congratulatory telegrams on his name Day or the least Day of the Saint after whom the holy father was called. Theodori Pasha to sign the convention with Austria if tie latter will agree that the occupation shall cease when the Powers declare the reforms promised by the Porte have been satisfactorily sup plied. I Ouirl for Albania. Me hoist Ali Pasha started for Albania on saturday. Tie departure of the russians. A grand review of russian troops was held on saturday. Their embarkation begins to Day. Attempte4i-Ahsnssiisatioi of Lynox aug. Constantinople despatch says after the review saturday Gen. Todleben was fired at by a Young greek without effect. The would be As Sassin was arrested. Hussion outrages Iton Meliti. Che times in a leading article on the russian tactics in Koumelis says the British government has a right to de Mand that no needless obstacles shall be thrown in the Way of a settlement of the Eastern question and that no further outrages shall be committed before the common conscience of Europe. It is Russia we must look to first to Stop mis chief. The British government will speak with the voice of the country in any fresh remonstrances they May see fit to address to Russia on the subject. Tie austrian loss. The austrians lost 12 men in an engagement on the 10th near Buz Ovoca. The insurgents besides their killed lost 230 prisoners. I Wil 1 be received up to monday 26th inst., for the erection and India. The famine in Cashmere. London. Aug. Calcutta special says the reports from Cashmere Are very gloomy. The Durbar is said to be thoroughly opposed to the state of affairs. The authorities Are buying Grain in Large quantities and Relief works Are being started in All directions. A mixed com Mission of Hindoos and Mussulman is working to relieve the distress. The crops else where. The crop reports from other Points in India Are favourable. Completion of a Brick store on Thistle Street tenders for the whole work or from tie different trades will be received. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For plans Ana specifications apply to e a co Toun. T 0 tenders for excavating a cellar and completing ,1 pile foundation for a business Block May he obtained. The lowest or any accepted. Balston c. Kenway Barcli Teet Telder not necessarily to tender for the erection of a three Story Brick store with basement to be completed this autumn can obtain full information by applying at the office .of.stobart, Eden co., Winnipeg on and after the inst. Good and sufficient securities will be required. .augl.7-20 p e c i f 1c a r t i c l e 8. S to yes is new cheap mrs. Flaw s second Lam Fern Itnyre store stoves taken in part payment for new ones or highest Cash Price paid for any kind of stoves. Augl7m for Sale Ortolen foe Sale or to Kent on. The 1st september a Good House of eight i rooms situated near the for particulars apply at free press Branch office or d. It. Campbell at jail null fam Ottawa hotel main Street two doors North of Ontario Bank or. C. J. Mulder late of the Rossin House announce that he has opened tic above hotel and to to id and lodging also say Board at reasonable rates. The to Al style Ever Able. Thanking the Public for Patroni age bestowed in the past he solicits a continuance of the same for tie Luuie. C. J Mulder aug film proprietor. A also Flay Board a Reasale House is m everything new clean a nil Comtoi t at a17stro Hungary. An important Council. , aug. 19 the Austria ii and hungarian ministers held a four hours Council on sunday the emperor pre siding. Turkey. Ait run now lord of aug. A Vienna despatch says count Zichy has informed the Porte that in the event of More blood shed in those provinces Austria will de finitely Annex Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kuban Mon of insurgent lenders. It is announced that several insurgent leaders in the turkish provinces have Laid Down their and that further is shortly expected. The gained trifling successes on the 16th and 17th near a new band of tumbling. A Ives band is Assem bling near Korona. Of the Porte. The plying to the representations of some of the has declared that it has no Money to organize a gendarmerie with to employ judges or otherwise to realize the promised reforms. The in Vienna. , aug. 19 troops ammunition and material Are constantly arriving for the South. Great depression pre vails. The people do not believe official assurances that the Porte Servia and Montenegro do not support the insurgents. The Hiing Rlynn opposition. Post ii aug. 9 the opposition Jour nals and leaders take advantage of the popular excitement about the occurrences in Bosnia to denounce the Imperial Cabinet and charge them with sending magyars to the Slaughter with the object of securing their extermination. Hungarian troops have been the principal sufferers by the engagements a Ila Glai and Staatz. Feeling in Vienna. 10 a Vienna despatch says the Forte s attitude towards Greece its delay in evacuating Batum the resistance offered to Austria s occupation in Bosnia the refusal to surrender the territory assigned by the con Gress to Montenegro and the organized movement of albanians in threatening serbians in their newly acquired lands Are Here regarded As so Many evidences of a deliberate policy which at the stultifying of the Berlin Congress and its results. It is the general opinion that by such a policy the Porte is playing a dangerous game. The austrian press and the people Are extremely bitter against Turkey. No body countenances the idea of the eventual restoration of the occupied provinces to the Poi the and Public Opin Ion is unanimous against the conclusion of a convention. Trip governor of Eastern in Mclin. . Aug. 19 busted Pasha u Catholic and governor will Rohaty be appointed of tic of East us has the colonel a rigid Martinet is sitting the window of his room when looking out he sees a Captain crossing the bar rack Yard towards the Gate. Looking at him closely he is shocked to observe that the rules and regulations to the contrary notwithstanding the Captain does not carry a sword. He Calls from the window i Captain step up to my 1-Oom for a moment will you the Captain obeys promptly borrows a sword of the officer of the guard the guard room being at the foot of the stairs and presents himself to the Colo Nel in irreproachable Heinie. The colonel is somewhat surprised to see the sword in its place and having to invent some pretext for calling his sub ordinate Back says with some confusion your Pardon Captain but really i be forgotten what it was i wanted to speak to you about. However it can t have been anything very important it la keep. Good the Captain salutes departs returns the sword to its owner and is making Oft across the Barrack Yard when he again comes within Range of the colonel s vision. The colonel rubs his eyes stares says softly to himself How in Thunder is this dem it he has t a sword to his Waist then Calls aloud Captain to Captain one moment the Captain returns borrows the sword again mounts the stairs and enters the colonel s presence. His com manding officer stares at him intently he has a sword he sees it he hears it Clank. He stammers growing very hot it s Dulced ridiculous you know i d just remembered what i wanted to say to you and gone out of my head again funny in t it a a a Login my memory. Sever mind. I la think of it and write you. Good the Captain salutes and returns the sword to its owner and makes for the Gate. As he crossed the Barrack Yard the colonel Calls his wife to his Side and says see that officer out there has he got a sword on the colonel s wife adjusts her Glass upon him keenly and says has t a taste of a the just where you fool yourself he has i Ork Sim. To front Over t. H. Schneider s store. Apply to t. H. Schneider. To House of seven rooms 011 Scott Street in rear of grand Central. Apply at jy30m_______ Lauder s bakery foe Kotie Dame Street West a neat Little cottage of 5 rooms woodshed Etc. Five minutes walk from Post office. Will be sold cheap. Apply on premises by soft Peter Johnston. To Bricksmith s shop on main Street North of the Market. Also 10 a a Small dwelling House of main Street. To Wysom ply to John Molloy next door to j. E. Mould main Street Point Douglas. T 10 Large. Jotun Iodides House containing 8 rooms with pantry two bedrooms for servants and Kitchen attached. Good stable ice House Etc. South Side of opposite bar Racks. Kent per month. Apply at free press Branch Public notice. Is. Hereby that under the Canada joint Stock companies act Lett letters Patent have been issued under the great Seal of the Domi Nion of Canada bearing Date the oth Day of june 1s78, incorporating Jolon Turnbull Mer w. Block accountant both of Montreal in the province of Drew Graham Allenden Bannatyne Mer chant of Winnipeg in the province of Mani honorable James Mckay con tractor of St. James in tie said Jarnes Henry Ashdown merchant and Liam Henry Lyon Winnipeg in the said Van Buren hol Combe Steamboat Man of St. Paul in min states of sed Ley barrister at Law of Winnipeg aforesaid for the purpose of enabling them to carry on a freighting and transportation business by Steamboat and other vessels upon the red Tassinl borne and Saskatchewan Rivers and upon lakes Winnipeg Manitoba and and the tributaries of said Rivers and lakes in the province of Mani Toba the District of Keewatin and the North West territories of the Dominion of Canada and the building and operating of tramways wharves and warehouses and All other constructions necessary or desirable for the carrying on of said business the Winnipeg and Wester any with of divided into shares of dated at the office of the Secretary of state Ocanada tills 3th Duyff june 1878. R. W. Scott Secretary of state. Of Fairbanks the Universal and world Banks Scales. Ten acres of splendid ground most eligible situated on the right hand Side of the Portage carrying on of said business by the name of Peg and Western try with a transportation Hubli a notice office. By lift lost and found. Lost on the morning of the 18th inst., a Bay Colt filly with a White Blaze Down the free. Last seen following a team at the Prairie Saloon. Anyone giving such in formation As will Lead to its recovery Grill be suitably rewarded. Address free press Branch office. Angl3-21 live stoc k horses courses a Carload of first class farming and general purpose horses just arrived and for Sale at a flied s stable in rear of Glenn s feed double Entrance on James Street. Will be sold cheap. Call and see them before Pur chasing elsewhere. Aug20m______ w. J. Denniso2t. Me. David mag be gab will arrive Here on monday 19th inst., from Ontario with a Carload of no. 1 Suffolk punch mares which can be seen at Chadwick s Sale stables in rear of Brouse whereas by in order of the honorable the privy Comici dated the 4th Day of july 1s78, authority was Given for the Issue of patents to All original Allottee of half Breed lands irrespective of age or sex notice is hereby Given that in All cases of the Deuth of any child whose claim May have been admitted by the commission evidence As follows is required to be transmitted to this department frit bout unnecessary delay that is to 1 of the death of Sucu child v 2. That such child died unmarried and in Testate. The subscribers have received instructions Esq., to sell by auction at their real estate and auction Mart 011 Zeidat August 30th, As above without Reserve. presents a Fine Opportunity for invest ment in a locality where property must con stantly increase in value. Perfect title. Under Cash Over that amount one half Down balance in 6 months interest at 8 per cent per annul. Sale at 7 o clock . Hall s safes and aus20-30 Vav. It four co., auctioneers. 3. As to who May be tie to tics of such child. Legal represent of All which parents or guardians interested Are required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order of the minister of the Interior. Sgd Ausj-t-20 j. S. De3tnls, Surveyor general. Grocery m Bella Grant Hote i Augle of mares. A car Load will arrive in Winnipeg about the 20th inst. This shipment will be Well worthy the attention of intending buyers. James b. English. Augl2th, 1873. Augl3-20 p of Eye he meteorological. Reported daily for the free a kiss by James Stewart Dominion meteorological Obser ver Winnipeg. The Sim Rose to Day at and sets at y.08. The Moon rises at 10.00, . The barometer stands at 28.090. Steady. The weather indications Are fair absolute correctness in the indications of the weather is not vouched for owing to there being but one Observatory in the North win to easily , with Oufa ascertaining Dally from different Points to Cavo " i the indications work oxen and cows and Saddle ponies. To be seen in the City after five o clock every evening at the Yard South of the skat ing rink. For particulars apply to aug film Jas. Pentose. Photographer City Dobbs Duchesne att have opened the grocery and restaurant formerly run by d. Mccaskill and Are now ready to receive All those who will favor them with a Call. The Stock in the grocery will be found com plete with a flue assortment of family groceries Etc. Macaulay Jarvis Are again prepared to take contracts for All 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 All work connected with they flatter themselves that1 they can give better Satis faction Monet than any other House. They would therefore advise All intending to build to Ash for ten Flers. A gym by Ebrie just opened out a Fine assortment of the restaurant in connection will be supplied with ail delicacies the Market will afford. The butter in and fam wrote taken in i change Dobbs Duchesneau. Miscellaneous. Persons to whom o. S. Allen formerly of Winnipeg is indebted will please Send their accounts pro Perly certified to win. Wellband for payment we. Wellband. Special notices. Been Ithma Haven this is to certify that my wife Hakim troubled Lor a length of time Vith and general nervous debility and Huv Iii been treated by medical men and used Many preparations finally tried n bottle of Victoria hypo phosphates and realized the most immediate and permanent Benefit she Ever cot from any previous Medicine. She Felt like a pen acacia Norfolk yours truly co. R. G. Scidmore. Situations wanted. A competent and expect Rien ced Book try to Pirry tie Winnipeg Western transportation company Public notice is hereby Given that the head office of the above company is at the office of the red River comp nov aug20 t Thomas Long Bottom will i a not be responsible for any tracked in my name by Nian or woman. Dated August 17th, 1878. Iiugl7-20 Thomas Longbottom. Beward. The Manitoba Pigeon club offers the above Reward to any person giving such information As will Lead to the conviction of any violator of tie Manitoba game Law. The Fine for such offence goes to the informant. By order. John d. Parr. Avigil so pts see. Treas. M. P. C. J. R. Clements importer and dealer in sewing machines Cabinet organs Oit Oil cloths Etc. Etc., Etc. Sees g machines repaired and to get Youb Linex Jials lets Etc., washed at the main Street Point Douglas nearly opposite Manitoba College. Cleaned. Aug2m e. Buck. City dog Dodd go. Have on hand a full and com plete assortment of new Stock in every line of wanted a Cash boy. Of valuable farming lands for Sale within distance of winnipeg1. Toilet soaps. S Itu at aug20-24 on vacant Good Genci Al ser i Good vant. Apply to general wer aug3o-Ai mrs. John Emslie James Street West. Of commence anted second class. The Headin Gly school District to e duties on the 1st september next aug. . Or nex John Taylor Secretary. M e it i n of. Rupert s Lodge no. 1, g.r.m., a.m., will lie held Lii the masonic Hall inn Peg on tuesday evening August 20th it o clock Sharp. Members Are hereby no titled and visiting Brethren cordial la Iii a Ltd to attend. John Mcdonald nugl2-20 Secretary. Tin Conwi Iii ii Mitra Austria. Have been sent Manitoba Lodge no. . 0. F. Meets every Friday evening it 7.30 o clock in Odd Fellows Hall. Over Snyder mulch son s grocer Isu ors Welcome. M. R. Canniff. Giarlo so pulp r. Pumps foe Joeed dwells. Lam making a combination pump of Wood and Iron for bored Wells they the Roth water faster and will not freeze in Winter. J. Currie. Pump factory Point Douglas. Haugom. City Foo of notre Dame Street. Dry Oak Wood per Cord. Receive orders to deliver in and part of City. James Flanagan to Ltd proprietor. Cashmere Boquet. T assorted. White Castile. Lubin s assorted. Gosnell s Earlc s carbolic. C Alvert s Oakley s tar and Glycerine. Robinson s Oatmeal. Juniper tar Oil. Turtle Oil Etc. Stora Etc. Etc., and Are offering them at very moderate prices., Worth of gentlemen s fancy tie finest a Winnipeg. Assort men Ever brought into ioe1 the Winnipeg ice co. Has still a few tons of ice for Sale. Corner of main Street and Portage Avenue formerly the office of Fred. Mcken Zic Esq. S. A Trott co., Mckenney s Block. A3tn 100 cops Fkst-clas5-dry potatoes provisions groceries Lime and plaster of Paris for Sale at. Dodge s Fla boat store Point Douglas. June23m t0 first mortgage Security. Fellows cite to Tel located for Sale and 20 y store Sale or Exchange for cloy hours from j of 6 at court House. A. Mcdonald. Ail inspection cordially Mel custom work a specially. and person doing will be prosecuted to the extent of the Law. Mrs. Finney. Paid foe All descriptions of second hand Vieni Tajee shoo it has store notre Dame Street East. Augonis boots and main Street Winnipeg. Go. , taken to fit on and not returned within Twenty four hours will be charged for As sold and not receive t co. Jas. Lyster Sells for cast by you get value for your next to Bott the ;