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Manawatu Herald, 11 February 1902, Page 2

Two black trackers are going with the Federal Contingent. The first-class cruiser Amphitrite, of it,ooo tons, 16 guns, is ashore in Suez Bay. America is strongly supporting Britain and Japan in favour of an open door policy in Manchuria. The troopship-,Surrey has passed Wilson’s Promontory, off which she signalled “ All well.” We fancy that the despatch of a dog to the war to wind up the enemy’s stock Is unique, but dogs employed in war is no new thing as the Spartans in the days of old employed dogs, who wore huge spiked collars. The Continental nations are testing the value of dogs for war.

Mr John Walden has a small orchard at Moutoa but the mass of plums is something surprising. It seems a pity that there should be a difficulty in selling such fine ffuit, but though Mr Walden has disposed of half a ton of fruit it is not distinguishable where it was taken from. We want some interprising man to bottle such fruits, as it is simple and cheap way of preserving them.

The Chairman of the Bank of New Zealand at the halt-annual meeting said that compared with the figures of the coffesponding period twelve months back, there is a very satisfactory increase in the volumne of business, and the profits for the half year have been fully maintained.

Mr Andrew Guy, solicitor of Palmerston intends to contest the Mayoralty of that town. Who is likely to contest the Mayoralty of this town ? German opposition to the reduction of the Tientsin garrison and the restitution of the Chinese civil government ot the city enable her to acquire exclusive mining rights over a large area of Shantung. Berlin publicists are strenuously endeavouring to convice the Americans that Germany, and not England, prevented a European coalition in favour of Spain, but the Americans are sceptical. The “ Daily Mail ” states that the British Government is withdrawing the garrison from the port of Wei-hai-wei, in Northern China, retaining the civil administration. The German sphere of influence interferes with the utility of Wei-h'ai wei from a military aspect. Our Premier has decended from cablegram mi ng to writing and has contributed to the St- .tames Gazette his impressions on the Royal visit. After describing the fervour of that loyalty,’ demonstrated during the Royal tour regardless of expense, Mr Seddon thus perorates : “ It has been demonstrated that our people regard the Empire, which they have proved their readiness to maintain, as a great system of liberty and universal justice unique in the world’s history; that they have the deepest personal regard for the Royal House, which is the political symbol of that system ; that nothing but overwhelming force can ever break “ the crimson thread of kinship which binds us to it.” Mr Speirs who has the contract for the erection ot the new flax mill for Mr Hennessy, in the room of one lately destroyed by fire, has the frame work of the two buildings up—the scutching shed being twelve feet away from the mill. Wa are glad to see such push. Speaking of the Manawatu railway at Levin, the Premier stated that the line was now being inspected by Government officers, and it would soon be in the hands of the Government. As soon as the report was ready the Government would decide how it would be taken, as they had the alternative of taking it under the old contract, and if there was too much humbug they would step in and take it. As to the difference between the prices of the Government and the directors, they had practically offered the company 31s per share, and the difference was really less than £IO,OOO. “ The Times ” says the movement for a preferential tariff within the Empire apparently contributed to quicken the German perception of the unwisdom of completely strangling British sympathies. The Wellington Stipendiary Magistrate and Mr E. G. Jellicoe do not seem to gat on well together in Court. At the end of a case the other day, it is reported that Mr Jellicoe said he would appeal, to which Mr Hazeldean said “I do not object.” Mr Jellicoe retorted “ I do not care whether you do or not.” The reply to which was, “You have no right to threaten. I say you can appeal. Yoa are insolent.” A trout was caught in Nevada having two distinct apd perfect mouths, and was caught by the bait having been taken by the lower jaw. What would the country come to if boys had two jaws? Unanswerable. Mistress: “Your master complained of the cooking again to-day, Sarah, Sarah : “ Don’t you worry about ’im ma’am, any more ,than I do; it’s just ’is little way. Aint ’e always a-findin’ fault with you?"

A new bicycle pump has been found. Owner can apply at Whyte’s hotel. The clearance sale at the Beehive Store has been exceedingly successful, the shop having been packed on Saturday evening when bargains were easily obtained. It is pleasing to note that the Borough is to proceed against the fiend who plastered advertisements around the town. We are glad to say that the much needed clock at the Post Office has been promised and will soon be placed in position, though the Mayor was unable to make an effort to get it. The clock will have two faces, one fronting the street, the other the office. A meeting of the Athletic Club will be held this evening at the Post Office Hotel.

On Thursday evening the parishioners are invited to attend a Social in the schoolroom to welcome the Rev. Mr Wilson and to bid farewell to the Rev. Mr Leach. In the evening His Lordship the Bishop of Wellington will hold a short service at the church and instal Mr Wilson in charge of the parish. The dates of Messrs Bridge and Andrews representative to this and surrounding district are advertised today. Foxton will be visited on the 25th last.

As showing the value of poultry raising, it may be stated that a resident of Eketahuna has just disposed of 50 of this season’s chickens in Wellington at four shillings each, Mr Fred Easton has a great push. Not only does he own two hempmills in going order, but is erecting another at Bulls, and to keep him from further idleness has purchased the Criterion hotel at Bulls. Mr C. Harrison, at one time the popular proprietor of the Manawatu hotel has lately purchased the Levin hotel. At the meeting of the Stewards of tht Masterton Racing Club, held last week says the Wairarapa Daily Times the matter of the unsatisfactory Stewards’ luncheon hitherto provided formed a subject for discussion. The excellence of the luncheon provided at the late Pahiatua meeting was favourably commented upon by several Stewards who were present. Mr Macara also remarked that the Pahiatua people were very liberal with their luncheon tickets and all visitors were admirably treated. It was stated that the Masterton Club should exercise due care in issuing luncheon tickets, as it usually represented a considerable item. The matter was left in the hands of a Committee, who would use their discretion in the matter. The Premier has received, through the Governor, his official invitation to the' Coronation ceremony. It seems that bis Majesty desires the Premier to be in London a few days before the date fixed for the ceremony, and that from arrival he is to consider himself a guest of bis Majesty. The King would be further pleased if Mr Seddon is accompanied by a lady member of his family. The inhabitants of the Danish We#t Indies are allowed two years in which to declare their allegiance to the United States. SANDER and SONS BDOALEITI EXTRACT. According to reports of a great number of physicians of the. hightest professional standing, there are offered Euoalpyti Ex tracts which possess no onrative qualities. In protection of the world wide fame of Sanders and Sons preparation we publish a few abstracts from these reports, which bear fully out that no reliance can be placed in other products:—Dr. W. B. Rush, Oakland F a., writes It is sometimes difficult to obtain the genuine article (Sander and Sons). I employed different other preparations; they had no therapeutic value and no effects. In one case the effects were similar to the oil camphora, the objectionable action of which is well known.” Dr H. B. Drake, Portland, Oregon, says— 11 Since I became acquainted with this preparation (Sander and Sons) I use no other form of eucalyptus as I think it is by far the best.” Dr L. P. Preston, Lynchburg, Va., writes—“ I never used any preparation other than Sander and Son’s, ; as 1 found the others to be almost useless.” Dr J. T. Cormell, Kansas City, Kang,-, says .—“Care has to be exercised not to be supplied with spurious preparations, as done by my supply druggis ..” Dr H. U Hart, New York, says—“ It goes withoat saying that Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract is th- best in the market.” Dr James Reekie, Fairview, N. M. —“ So wide is with me the range of applications of Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract that I carry it with me wher- ver 1 go. I find it most useful in diarrhoea, all throat troubled bronchitis, etc.”

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