Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1901. THE RECENT SALTING CASE.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 25 February 1901, Page 2

Greymouth Evening Star, AND BRUNNERTON ADVOCATE. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1901. THE RECENT SALTING CASE.

The Press throughout the colony have all devoted a few passing notes to the recent salting case, and one and all have given an approval of the result of such action. Very free comment is made regarding the character of some of the evidence, and referring to this particular feature the Wellington Post says: —“There appears to have been some hard swearing as to date on which gold is said to have boon purchased at Greymouth, and it ought to bo the special duty of the police to find out to what extent these witnesses were misled in the dates, and to try and reconcile their evidence with the actual facts. That a conviction was obtained is creditable to the police officers in charge of the case, and satisfactory to the mining community of the West Coast, who have through the criminality of two men suffered a great deal through the loss of confidence of outside speculators. The penalty awarded ought to act as a deterrent, and we hope never again to hear of the “ salting ” of dredging claims cn the Coast. The industry has a great future before it in Westland, and if honestly conducted it should result in the greatest benefit to the whole colony,

“Church notes” and report of Harbor Board deputation to Coal Commission held over till to-morrow.

The body of the late Mr Roche was brought to town per train this forenoon. The funeral will take place at two o’clock to-morrow afternoon.

Tho Government in to-days issue call tenders for the supply of silver pine sleepers, also for supply of bread and meat for Government steamers. Particulars will be seen in our advertising columns. The heat yesterday was most oppressive the day being perhaps tho hottest this year. Tho thermometer at one time registered 81 in the shade and rendering everyone languid and indisposed to move about. We draw our readers attention to the sale by tender of Freehold section No 307, High street. The property is a short distance from the Recreation Hotel and any person desiring a suitable building site would do well to secure the section. Particulars may be obtained from Nancanw and Co,

Miss Barclay the newly appointed Hosphal Matron, has, according to a telegram received on Saturday, by the Chairman of the Board, made application to be relieved from her present position'as soon as possible. She may therefore be expected to arrive here in about a fortnight hence. A sign of the times. Dredging on the Coast, no doubt, has been the cause of bringing a number of strangers amongst us. Judging by the amount of business done during the past ten days by the Dresden Piano Company of Dunedin and Wellington, we should say that wo are now on the eve of a big “boom” ; that is if the number of pianos and organs that have been sold recently is any indication. The Dresden Company's Agency presented quite a busy appearance to-day, what with instruments being packed, and unpacked, it certainly looks as if the musical public of Greymouth have responded to the Company’s invitation to avail themselves of the special terms which they are now offering. The Borough Council having let the tender for the widening of the Herbert street bridge, are now hurrying on plans for building the Sawyers Creek and another bridge. The erection of these three structures will take a large quantity of material for the approaches. It is proposed to take this material from the hill at the top of Alexander street and in front of Mr Easson’s residence. This will, it is believed, complete the cutting from Alexander street to Shakespere street and make that thoroughfare one of the best in town. It is impossible that a retaining wall will have to be built on either side of the cutting.

It is with pleasure, that the second visi* of the Polypathic Medical Institute o Christchurch is looked forward too, and owing to their very successful treatment of cases whetl here before; they will no doubt, be well appreciated on this visit, which begins on Thursday February 28th until March 2nd at Gilmer’s Hotel, where free consultations will be given. They would have made an earlier return, but owing to the great increase of patients at Christchurch during the Exhibition they could not do so. Future visits will bo every three months. See advertisement in our columns; We do not know whether it was the intense heat of yesterday that made owners of horses too languid to look after their animals or not, but the past remains that a goodly number were strolling about the streets at their own sweet will occasionally indulging in a gallop, to the danger of children. Dr. James M’Brearty arrived overland from Christchurch per Saturday’s train; to take up his position as doctor at Brunner. His very many friends while according him a hearty welcome, were exceedingly pleased to note that ho was in excellent health. The subscribers to the Testimonial Fund, to bo presented to Dr Mcllroy, are requested to meet at the surgery, Brunner, to-night at seven o’clock, in order to make the presentation. The Court of Appeal will hold its next sitting at Wellington on Monday. 18:h March.

Away in the wilds of the Tahora district, last week, in a locality which has not been trodden by the foot of man for thirty years, surveyors discovered two graves, overgrown with scrub. These prove to be the graves of Captain Carr and Mr Canning, shot in the attack on Tc Kooti’s position at Ruakiwi. The trout in the ponds at the Lake Kaniori hatchery arc looking healthy and of fair size. There is not however a large quantity of small fry. The lake and outflowing streams are ideal waters for trout and the Society should mjke an effort to ncrcasc their stock of fish. In this week’s Gazette the ReceiverGeneral (Mr J. B. Heywood) acknowledges, by direction of the Colonial Treasurer, the receipt of £2 in bank-notes from an anonymous person, with the following words:—“Whoso eovereth his sins shall not prosper; but ho that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy,” Sonic extraordinary facts came to liyht during an investigation held by Mr W. I*. James, S.M., at Pahiatua, on an application by the police to have a heifer destroyed. It was elicited that while the animal was young, an iron ring, or collar had been placed on its neck, and had never been removed. The result was that as the animal grew the ring cut into its neck, and eventually severed the wind-pipe, the animal breathing through the aperture thus made. The servant girl question is at an acute stage in Wellington, says the Post. A girl who recently advertised for a situation in domes;ic service received over 100 replies from people anxious to become mistresses of such rara avis as a young woman who really wanted a situation.

Tho Dunedin “ Star ” says (bat a spieler who travelled from Lyttelton to Dunedinin one of tho Union Company's intercolonial liners was successful in relieving a saloon passenger of nearly £-10 before getting away from tho vessel. Tho spieler was induced to hand back his gains under a threat of exposure, and tho affair was eventually hushed up owing to tho position of one of tho principals in tho affair. “It has often been said that Now Zealand leads tho world,” remarked Mr. C. M. Luke, one of the Federation Commissioners, at the first Christchurch sitting; “don't you think wo should load the Commonwealth 1 ?” “I am afraid you won't lead Australians very far,” replied Mr D. Thomas, "I know them too well." There is at present a ghost scare in Wellington, and one well known ciiir.en at least is ready to rcetivo his ‘Ghosthip.’ whenever he ehoscs to come his way, with a charge from a double barrell ten gauge Greener, loaded with 1} drachms of diamond grain powder and 12 pistol balls. Ho (tho eitm.'n) in a letter to (he Post, tolls tho ghost to beware. The ghost is hardly likely to be seen fooling round that man’s back vaid.

Applicant for old-age pension nt lioncligo in giving evidence as to his antecedents, claimed to be a nephew of Vull:am IV., and stated that his father was the British Admiral who first planted the Union Jack on the Island of Ceylon. Ho was granted a pension of ;1s per week.

The Dresden Piano Coy., of Dunedin, being heavily overstocked in musical instruments purpose holding a genuine clearing sale of high class pianos and organs by all the best English and German makers. The sale commences on Saturday, the Dili inst. and will he continued for 10 days only, when no reasonable offer will be refused. Pianos from 20/- monthly, and organs from 10/0 monthly, every instrument fully warranted for 10 years. This is really a splendid opportunity of securing an up-to-date instrument on very easy, terms. Second hand Pianos and organs taken in exchange as part payment for new ones, and full market value allowed. The Dunediu representatives, Messrs A. Jackson and J. Gotten, will bo pleased to answer all communications addressed to them care of Eeviugton’s Post Office Hotel, Grcymouth, or at the local agents Messrs J. W. Eassou and Co., Inspection invited.— Adyt.

J, Goftou, the Dresden Piano Co’s tuner, is at present inGreymouth. Orders left with J. W. Easson and Co, or Post Office Hotel, will bo promptly attended to.—Advt,

The Canadian moose were seen a day or two ago on Mr Diedrichs’ ■ laud, look* ing in very good condition.

The_ W r ellington Trades and Laboui* Council strongly oppose New Zealand entering the Commonwealth.

There is a probability of the Hon. W. Duncan, Minister of Lands, visiting the Coast shortly and if possible ho will perform the opening ceremony at the Hokitika Show to be held on March Gth. The Westport Jockey Club sold the privileges for the forthcoming race meeting to the following successful tenderers; Nos I and 2 publican’s booths, J. Callinan £6l ; cards, F. Munson, 1310 s ; pastry booth, Mrs Reid ,C 4. Mr 11. J. M’Lean, who was for some years in the services of the National Bank on the Coast, has been appointed to the position of County Clerk to the Ekotuhuna County Council. There were* nearly 40 applicants for the position, > The West Australian Government 1 on behalf of the New Zealand Government, recently called for tenders for .00,000 railway sleepers. The tenders were opened one day last week, (according to a Pert h telegram in the Argus) that of Mr G. Baxter being the lowest. At the Union Store, is to be had a very fine assortment of all kinds of fruit for jam making ; also a large assortment of jam jars. Order early to save disappointment. Griffien and Smith.— Advt.