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Manawatu Herald, 17 February 1903, Page 2

Mr George Coley has the paddock of oats on the Moutoa road safe in stacks, and the paddock on the Avenue is partly stacked and the rest in stocks. A strange epidemic has broken out at Charters Towers, a hundred cases being recorded. The doctors at first diagnosed the disease as typhoid, but now as a tropical disorder which cannot be classed. So far only three of the cases have proved fatal;

Further additions to Messrs Abraham and 'Williams Palmerston sale are advertised to-day. The Government intends to establish several new District Courts throughout the colony.

Mr James Robinson and Mr George Hughes have both got a very heavy crop of plums in their orchards. The London “ Standard ” states that it is expected the New loan will be issued at 94J. Mr Oswald Gardner’s hemp mill at Paiaka .was burnt down on Thursday. We. understand that only the engine was saved.

The next English and European mail, via San Francisco, will close at the local office on Thursday, sth March, at 8.30 a.m. General Booth, head of the Salvation Army, is the guest of President Roosevelt, The General will open the Senate with prayer. The jury in the charge against Moore and Mrs Mills for alleged murder disagreed, and a fresh trial was ordered for Tuesday. The proprietors of the Beehive Store call attention to their having a large stock of jam jars of all descriptions 011 hand, as well as brass ,and enamel preserving pans. Mr R. Walden advertises a notice that trespassers on sections g, Norbiton Road, and 36 and 37, Avenue Road, will be prosecuted. We understand that the lucky purchasers of the Motoa Estate had all the growing crops thrown in at the price. These will give a nice little discount.

As Mr L. J. Furrie will be unable to take up his duties as assistant teacher at the local school for some three or four weeks. Mr Revans has arrived to fill the gap in the teaching in the meanwhile.

On the application of Mr Jellicoe, acting for his friends, the Wellington Magistrate has committed Mr George Fisher, M.H.R., to the Waitati Inebriate Home for three months.

Hemp-millers have always to bo cautious in dry weather, add even then accidents occur. Last week both Messrs Stansell and Lind had slight fires at their mills at Shannon. The Auction sale of stock on the Motoa Estate will probably be held within the next few weeks. Those thinking of buying a farm will then have a practical proof of the - value Of the land.

The lot of standing oats advertised for sale by Mr Whibley did not find a purchaser, and he has now cut and stacked them, which shows a good opportunity has been lost by some one. Mr W. J. Duffy, M.P. for South Galway, Mr T. O’Donnell, M.P., for West Kerry, and seven others, who were imprisoned under the Crimes Act, have been released. All the Parliamentarians have now been liberated.

A river excursion to the Wharangi has been arranged by Messrs A. Cook and Peter Robinson for Sunday next. The s.s. Planet and a barge will leave the wharf at 9 a.m., and return early in the evening. Mr Hugo had a large audience at his third lecture in the Methodist schoolroom, when he spoke on “ Ears and Lips.” The lecture was both amusing and instructive and profusely illustrated. The last' lecture will be on Thursday evening upon “ Eyes aad Eyebrows.” Madame Melba was to have given one concert in Tasmania, at Launceston on Thursday night. During the day, however, i( was announced that she was unable to sing, owing to seasickness causing a throat affection. As she left for the south some demonstra tion was made against her as the train steamed out. General Sir lan Hamilton testified before the War Commission that at the outbreak of hostilities the army in Natal was sufficient to have defeated the invaders if it had been properly disposilioned; He praised the superior capacity of Australians in scouting and despatch riding.

With reference to the rumors of a reconstruction of the Ministry the Premier speaking at Levin on Tuesday said some people would reconstruct the Ministry out of existence, but he would not be a party to placing bis Ministry in the hands of the undertakers. At the present time the Ministry were working in accord. Travelling along ,the Avenue it is surprising to see the area in oats, not in large blocks but cut up amongst the small allotments. . All parties have been busy cutting, and oats are in stocks and stacks all about.

President Roosevelt, in acknowledging a book written by two women denouncing the selfish reluctance of Americans to have families, declared that men and women evading such responsibilities were really criminal against the human race and ought to be abhorred by all healthy people. At the recent Interstate Dairy Conference it was left to the several States to make tests as to tha best temperature for the carriage of batter. Tests have been made by experts in New South Wales, which show that on an average butter kept at a temperature of 33deg. Fahrenheit and under were better at the end of six weeks than those at from 32deg to 35deg. The dilferance when worked out shows a gain of about two shillings par hundredweight in value in England. Pasteurised butter kept as well at 32deg as at 22deg.

The Advocate announces that at a public meeting a resolution was unanimously carried that the opening of the bridge over the Rangitikei River, at Bulls, be publicly celebrated. It was resolved that the celebration take the form of a picnic in a paddock on the Bulls side of the bridge, and that tha Right Hon. the Premier be invited to declare the bridge open, and it was decided to invite the members of the following public bodies : —Rangitikei County Council, Manawatu County Council," Marton Borough Council, Foxton Borough Council and Lethbridge Town Boards to be present at the proceedings.

Patrons of the proposed steamer excursion will be pleased to learn that Mrs Bradcock will cater for their wants.

A man named Thomas Alexander, a flaxmill hand working at Easton’s mill near Bulls, felljdown the staircase on Saturday night at Mr G. Gray’s hotel where he was staying. He was picked up in a helpless condition, and Dr. Watson was called in, who, after examination declared that the unfortunate man had broken his neck. Alexander, though completely paralysed in his lower limbs, lingered on in a semi-conscious condition until 3 o’clock on Sunday afternoon, when he succumbed.

Captain Hamer, of the Foxton Rifle Cadets tells as that half of the company have passed their class-firing, and that the attendance at parades is very good. He has over fifty names on the roll. Last night, after drill, the Cadets were marched to Mr Hamer’s residence where they were very hospitably entertained at supper, and a pleasant evening was spent. It is very satisfactory to know the interest that the lads are taking in the movement as the experience they will gain will be of much service to them in the future. It is probable that a larger capitation will be granted, and steps are being taken to secure uniforms. Many residents have donated a guinea towards the fund.

SANDER ana SONS BDOALPYTI EX TRACT. According to reports of a great number of pbyeioians of the tightest professional standing, there are offered Euoalpyti Ex tracts which possess no curative 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. Kush, Oakland Fla., 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 d&mphora. the objectionable action of which is well known.” Dr H. B. Drake, Portland, Oregon, sa y g _*‘ 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 it. P. Preston's Lynchburg, Ya., writes—" I never used any preparation other than Sander and Son’s, as 1 found the others to be almost useless.” Dr J. T. Oormoll, Kansas City, Kans.-, says supplied with spurious preparations, as done by my supply druggis:.” Dr li. H fiart, New York, says— ‘‘ It goes wiiho ! saying that Sander and Sons’ Euealypii Extract is the best in the market.” Dr James Reekie, Fairview, N. M.—“ So wide la with me the range of applications of Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract thrv I carry it with me wherever I go. I find it moat useful in diarrhoea, all throat troubled bronchitis, etc.”

The Proprietors of Bock’s Herbal Remedies are daily receiving flattering testimonials, Mrs H. Signal of Gladstone House, Marton, N.Z., writes i—-I have Bock’s Balsam in my household and found it to do all there is claimed for it. It cured my husband of an old standing cough, and other members of severe colds, I can oonoienoously recommend to everybody. Book’s Balsam, price Is 6d. Book’s Rheumatic Powders, price 3s 6d. Book’s ■ Herb Extract an infa'liable cure for toothache, price Is- Bock’s Neuralgia Drops, price Is 6d, Bock’s Powder for the liver, stomach and blood, price Is and other preparations may be obtained from M. H. Walker andThoa Westwood & Co.. Foxlon. Wholesale from P. Bock & Go., Auckland, N.Z.

A good article always commands, appreciation. Mrs Greenhill Fordell, N.Z., writes; —l can certify that Bock’s Balsam is what it professes to be in healing cuts, cracked hands, and wounds ; also taken in drops for colds, etc., just as represented. Bock’s Balsam has cured asthma, and Bronchitis, sore throats and coughs, : price Is 6d. Bock’s Rheumatic Powder price 3s 6d. Bock’s Powder for the liver, s’omach and blood, price Is. Bock’s Herb Extract an infallible cure for toothache, pr ce Is. Bock’s Neuralgia Drops, price lj 6d, and other preparations may be obtained from M. H. Wa'ker and Thos. Wtslwood& Co , Foxton. Wholesa’e from P. Bock & Co., Auckland, N.Z.