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undei* sitsp cion, not of any oveiH act, but of :iot having retiouricetl hit political pre lilictio as, he was again imprisoned. For eighteen out oi twenty-four hours ;i day, his cell waf in total dari ness. Forbidden intercourse, even with his keepers, he almost lost • he use of his speech and hearing, ai :1 aftei sev ;n years his nervous stc ;e app .'oacl ed insanity. Since that t me he has 1 teen thirteen years an c) ile in Siberia, and he confirms what has been written of atrocities an I outrages on innocent women. R< volt aj ) 'ains i . a Government which allows such a system to exist would be praiseworthy patriotism. EMPRESS HEMP MILL. qPHE CELEBRATED EMPRESS MILL, situated on the Man aw at a Hirer, owned by Messrs. Osborne & Co. Will be sold for £300 cash. This Mill has never stopped working except for c lterations, since starting, which is nearly two years ago. £300 includes everything nt the Mill at time of s-ale. Horses, Drays, Machinery. Pu.-.t (the wire of which cost J675), "&<!.■, &c. For further particu'ars, apply to EDMUND O BORNE. fjOXTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN HACK MEETING, To be hold on SATURDAY, APRIL 4th, 1891. President — J. McLennan, Es>j. Vice-President — E. S. Thynne, Esq. Judge F. Robinson, Esq. Stewards and Committee— Messrs. E. S. Thynne, W. B. Rhodes, H. P. Davidson, J. H. Robinson, W. (i. Robinson, J. Purcell, T. P. Williams, J. R. McMillan, and J. Whyte. Handicappers -The Committee. Clerk of the Course— Mr. L. J. Proctor. Clerk of the Scales— Mr. J. R. McMillan. Starter— Mr. *•'. l'owell. Treasurer — Mr. \Y. G. Robinson. PROGRAMME. 1. Flying Handicap, of 25 soys. ; second horse, 3 soys. from the stakes. Distance, | mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s 2. Maiden Hubdle Rack, oi 15 soys. One mile and a distance. Over four hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high ; minimum weight, lOst. Posl on try, 15s. Open to all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Huhple Rack, of 35 soys. ; i second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes. ! Distance, one mile and a half. Over six hurdles, 3ft. Gin. high. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 15s. 4. Autumn Handicap, of 55 soys. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes. Distance, one mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy. ; acceptance, 30s. 6. Hurry Scurry Handicap, of 25 soys. ; second horse, 5 soys. from the stakes. Distance, four furlongs. Nomination, 155. ; acceptance, 10s 6. Publican's Purse Handicap, of 30 soys. ; second horsp, 5 soys. from the stakes Distance, one mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy. ; accept ance at the post, 10^. Weights to be declared after the Autumn Handicap is run. Nominations for all events, except Maiden Hurdle Eace (post entry), close with the Secretary on 1 UtSDAY, March 24th, at 8.30 p.m. Weights to be declared on TUESDAY, March 31st. Acceptances close on THURSDAY, April 2nd, at 9 p.m. Definition of a Hack. — A Hack is a horse that has never won an advertssed race, or is nominated for any race at time of start, or for six months previous thereto — hack and hunter races excepted. All races to be run strictly under the Rules of Racing. Stakes paid in full — no qualification fee charged. JOHN R. RUSSELL, Hon. Secretary. Submitted and approved, Oth February, 1891. — Freeman H. Jackson, Secretary Wanganui Jockey Club. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1890-91, 'THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND | MERCANTILE AGENCY CO, > (Limited), In conveying to its CLIENTS its appreciation of the oonfidenoe and support hitherto acoorded, and which has constituted it th # PREMIER. WOOL HOUSE IN THE WORLD, 210,970 BALES 210,970 Having been sold by the Company last year, begs to announce that it will hold regular periodical Bales of WOOL, <fee, during the coming season in its new, commodious, and well-lighted premises in Feath*rstonstreet, when a largely increased attendance of both LOCAL and FOREIGN BUYERS is assured. As heretofore, the leading features of the Company's business wil 1 be strictly adhered to, viz. : Liberal casl advances (free of commission) on largt or small clips consigned to the Company or sale here or for shipment to London. Expert knowledge in conducting sales. Lowest possible charges. Careful valuation. The Company also undertakes the sale in the Colonies and London of consignments of Frozen Meat, New Zealand Hemp, Tallow, Hides, Grain, and other Farm Produce. N.B. — The Company acts strictly as Selling Brokers, and neither buys nor sells on its own account. For further infori.ip.tion apply to W. G. FOSTER, . Xlanager. Wellington.