Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 1898.

Manawatu Herald, 17 September 1898, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 1898.

A French professor claims to be able to photograph thought. He declares that by the aid of his hands on his fore head, he can project his thoughts or his ideas on to a photograph plate in the dark.

A revolutionary committee in Milan has issued a manifesto. An Anarchist who was distributing it in the streets and crying " Death to the King " was arrested. The mob made a desperate attempt to rescue him. The Anarchist gives his name as Siles.

The British Inspector of Fisheries sounds a note of caution as to the danger attending the unconsidered introduction into New Zealand of exotic fish, which may, in different surroundings, develope mischievous qualities. He instances the destruction done in American waters by the fast propagating and voracious carp, which destroy the highest kind of fish, ruin the waters they frequent, and gobble up spawn of valuable fish. The Fish Commission of New Jersey has declared it illegal to liberate carp in the streams of that State, and has granted a dispensation to the fishermen to destroy them.

When President Kruger goes travelling about the country he rides in a covered carriage with curtains hiding him from the inquisitive gaze of the ■world. It is a great lumbering affair, this travelling carriage of Oom Paul's, and is drawn by either 8 or 10 horses. Behind the carriage there always rides an escort of cavalry, or, rather, mounted infantry, for they carry long rifles instead of carbines, and every one of the men has been trained as a sharpshooter.

" Not long since," said one of the reverend gentleman, "a curate of a London church was required to preach k funeral sermon on the death of his vicar's wife. On this solemn and mournful occasion the vicarage pew was occupied by the incumbent and his children. Hundreds of hearts in the vast congregation were touched at the sight of their esteemed pastor stricken with grief, whilst the mute sorrow of the motherless bairns caused many a tear to flow. The service throughout was designed to give expression to the feelings of those who realised deeply the sense of a great loss, but to the utter consternation of everyone present, the preacher, doubtless with the best and highest intention in the world, gave out as the text of his discourse, " I will send you another comforter." The immediate effect, as my be imagined, was painful.

It is reported that President Faure shares the opinion of General Zurlinden, Minister of War, against the retrial of Captain Dreyfus. Much disension exists in the French Cabinet on the question.

It is not generally known (says the Postman's Gazette) that in the corner of the General Post Office in St Mar-tin's-le Grand there are a staff of picked men engaged in opening other people's letters. This seems somewhat curious, but as a matter of actual fact it has led to the arrest of more than one notorious criminal. Whenever any crime of more than ordinary importance is committed, the police, in the event of the perpetrator making good his escape, get a list of his acquaintances, which, together with their address, is forwarded to the G.P.O. Then the mails are carefuPy searched for any epistles directed to them. These are opened and copied before they go on their journey. It was in this way that the police discovered the whereabouts of the notorious Lefroy, who murdered Mr Gold on the Brighton railway, and that led to the arrest of James Canham Reid, the Southend assassin.

The latest bulletin as to the condition of the Prince of Wales states that he is able to walk with ease, assisted by a stick and an apparatus giving support to the injured knee. His Royal Highness will shortly visit Scotland.

We have to thank Mr T. King the Secretary of the Rangitikei Racing Club for a complementary ticket to that Club's spring meeting.

The Rev. Frank Isitt preaches tomorrow at the Methodist church, and on Monday evening lectures at the Public Hall, and on Tuesday deals, at the same place with Prohibition.

The next English and European mail, via Vancouver, will close at the local office on Wednesday, the 12th day of October, at 3 p.m.

After we had gone to press on Thursday the Justices heard the case of the Borough versus Anderson Broth -rs for rates. The case was dismisse.l owing to the name having been added to the valuation roll without the pr >per precautions directed by the Statute. y

Tho "Advocate" says— Mr F. Robinson will be a candidate for election t--> the Manawatu County Council for the Carnarvon riding.

We are in receipt of No. 4 of the Mutual Provident Messenger. As usual it is full of interesting topics of the Insurance world. It is issued by the Australian Mutual Provident SocieLy.

Mr Barham, the proprietor of the Royal Mail coaches intends shortly to take up his permament residence in this town. This will be very convenient as with the coaching plant he owns visitors will be able to secure a vehicle for the beach at any time.

Mr England has imported 30 Langstroth hives from America.

Master Warburton, who joined the bank a few weeks ago, not liking the occupation, has resigned.

The Whangaroais now at the wharf, loaded, and ready tor sea.

Mr Loveday announces the early f rival of Spring goods by the s.s. othic and Duke of Devonshire now in port. He advises purchasers waiting so as to compare prices and quality before buying elsewhere.