The conclusion of tidbits about "Newfoundland History, Twillingate Sun Newspaper 1894" courtesy and permission of the writer "George White". ENJOY! January 27, 1892 Newfoundland Misrepresented A copy of the New York Herald for November was sent us some time since by one of our Little Bay friends, which contains an article headed, "Distress Reigns in Newfoundland," "Terrible Condition of the Fishermen and Miners of the Desolate coast region," "Fighting against Starvation," &C., and is made up of misrepresentations and falsehoods against the colony. It was sent for the purpose of publication in our columns, but we regret that its length precludes us from doing this and to reprint parts would not put the unscrupulous writer in his true light before the public. The correspondence was evidently written by a tourist who had visited our shores, and taken a trip to the Northern part of the coast, and it is greatly to be regretted that when strangers visit the colony they go away and figure in some of the leading newspapers abroad, making such abominable statements which are calculated to prove detrimental to the colony's best interests. The publication of articles of the ! character in question, depicting the condition of the colony as so wretched and miserable, could not fail to have a deterrent effect on capitalists, who may be disposed to come to our shores, to speculate in mining or other enterprises, and therefore the writers thereof, are doing us a serious injustice. As regards distress amongst our people, we venture the opinion that it would be difficult to find another colony in any part of the globe where less poverty and distress reign than in Newfoundland. We do not mean to say that as a colony we are entirely exempt, but it is well known to every one conversant with the true state of affairs, that the past five years there has been less destitution than for many years previously, and that throughout the land there has been comparative immunity from distress and suffering as a consequence of bad times, so that the writer in the New York Herald, is utterly astray in the assertions he has made in this respect, against the colony and, ! we hope that whenever strangers visit our shores, they will go away and represent things in their true light. Murder at Gander Bay It is reported that a murder was perpetrated at Gander Bay, ten or fifteen days since, the unfortunate victim being Mr. CLEAVES known for many years as manager of Mr. PHILLIPS' lumber tram. It appears that Mr. CATER, Mr. PHILLIPS' book-keeper, and CLEAVES had a dispute over some matter, when, it is said, CATER struck him on the head with an auger, from the effects of which he died shortly afterwards. The authorities have had the matter under investigation and full particulars will probably be received this mail. Murder Case "That Murder Case". The H.B. train arrived at Whitbourne this afternoon, but too late to connect with the regular. She brought His Worship Judge PROWSE back from his investigation into the supposed murder case at Gander Lake. After an enquiry into the case, he decided that the man CLEAVES died from inflammation of the lungs, and discharged the accused man CATER, there being nothing to connect him with CLEAVE's demise. It will be a matter of satisfaction that the crimeless character of the country is still maintained. Herald, Jan. 19. Road Opens Road From Hall's Bay to Exploits Opened. Little Bay, Dec. 27, 1893. (To the Editor Twillingate Sun) Dear Sir: - I have no doubt you will be glad to hear that a junction by line of road, extending from Little Bay Bight to the railway, was completed on the twentieth of the present month; we have therefore a direct and good route to the railway line. This affords facilities to go to or from the city of St. John's and if need be, travellers can even reach White Bay without encountering any great difficulties. This is a boon that quite a number of people would have been glad of, had it existed a few years ago, when quite a number of gentlemen from the North had to spend a winter in St. John's, not being able to reach their homes owing to the inability of the mail steamer to get round Cape John. This route also affords better facilities for mail carriers, and will no doubt be the means of regular mails. The route is a very straight one from the shore at South Brook on the South Si! de of Hall's Bay. It is also very level and gives great credit to Mr. WHITE and his staff, for the judgment and skill displayed in the selection of so fine a route. The work on this line has been of much service to between three and four hundred men and boys, who have been employed; quite a number of families have received substantial help, that would now otherwise be wondering where the morrow's food would come from. We have therefore to feel thankful for the wise policy of the present progressive Government, of which you form no mean part. What do the traders now say to their wholesale falsehoods that they took so much pains to spread abroad, that this line was only a sham, and that it was to close down at the end of the elections. Why, sir, I can prove that some families earned over one hundred dollars for labor, after the sixth of Nov. Some single men earned after that, so high as forty dollars! So much for a free and progressive Government. Our people will be alive to their false games in future: and it will be long ere they forget their being dealt with so falsely. There has been much more money earned on this line since election day than before it. A few days before finishing the cutting of the line, I met one of our hardy toilers with his pack to his back, making his way over the route for Conception Bay, and when asked his opinion of the road, he simply replied, "It's the levelest road in the country." I may here say that the superindendent has had quite a number of shelters erected for man and beast, who may need such shelter travelling this road. We have reason to thank the Giver of all good, for safely guiding all our work. We have not had one man receive an injury that would be worth notice, although stumping requires the uses of axes in a manner quite likely to cause trouble if care be not taken. The men all worked in a most creditable manner; steady at wo! rk, no grumbling or quarrelling in camp, ever ready to cheer their passing fellow workmen, evincing the best of good nature to the last, shouldering their packs and starting for home with three hearty cheers. Yours truly, J.B.H. Educational Meeting The letter in the Sun a fortnight ago has already led to important results. The two Chairmen of the Boards of Education in this place consulted together, and decided to call a public meeting, for the purpose of electing a Local Committee to act with the Council of Higher Education at this centre. The meeting was held at the Court House by permission of the Magistrate, on Wednesday 17th, at eleven o'clock in the morning: such an early hour being necessary to catch the mail leaving the same evening. It was as well attended as could be expected under all circumstances ; and has certainly resulted in a forward step being taken in the right direction. Mr. THOMPSON, M.H.A., was chosen Chairman, and conducted the business of the meeting. The following eight gentlemen were appointed to act as the new Local Committee: F. STAFFORD, Esq., M.D. (Chairman), J.P. THOMPSON, M.H.A, (Secretary), Rev. Robert TEMPLE, R.D., Rev. Jabez HILL Josiah COLBOURNE, Esq., Rev. T. HARWOOD, J.W. OWEN, Esq! ., C. MAYNE, Esq. These names have been sent on to Council for acceptance and as soon as a reply is received, the business of providing all things necessary for holding the Councils Examination at the end of June, 1894, will be proceeded with. Meantime our teachers and their pupils should exert themselves in readiness for a trial of their powers, at least in elementary subjects. We do not believe that our children are behind the rest of the Colony in ability; we are persuaded that all they need is the opportunity others enjoy. These examinations will stimulate teachers and scholars; and we hope that many will avail themselves year by year of this new chance to compete for the Diplomas and Prizes offered by the Council. We have already sufficient proof that our children taught in Twillingate, only can succeed in this way, side by side with others; since we can name four young girls who have just won Third Grade Diplomas, Miss Laura ASHBOURNE Miss Miriam HILL, Miss G. MAIDMENT! , and Miss L. PEARCE, without any additional instruction or training than that which they gained in Twillingate schools (except Miss HILL); we are hopeful as to the future of Education in this centre. The committee will publish their acts from time to time in the columns of the Sun. January 20, 1894 Rescue of Ship's Crew Intelligence has been received of the rescue of the crew of the Norwegian bark "Helene" by Captain William DEUCHARS, of the British steamer "Mexican Prince". The Helene was bound from Halifax to Cardiff with a cargo of lumber and encountered a succession of fierce North-westerly gales. The barque was fast going to pieces, all her boats had been carried away, and her bulwarks smashed, when, in response to a signal of distress, the Mexican Prince bore down on the wreck. Such a heavy sea was running that Captain DEUCHARS did not venture to send a boat out, but signalled that he would lie by the barque all night, and asked her crew to keep flare up lights burning so that he would not lose her bearings. By dawn next morning the lifeboat of the Mexican Prince put off, and the Norwegian skipper's wife and the crew of (13 ?) man were transformed from the water-logged barque to the steamer having to be hauled one by one through the surf with a rope. Captain DEUCHARS was formerly mast! er of one of the Dundee whalers, and has during his captaincy, saved 127 lives. The Scotsman.