Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1903. The Telephone.

Manawatu Herald, 26 March 1903, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1903. The Telephone.

We aro informed that a sufficiency of subscribers has been obtained to justify the Department in establishing a telephone exchange for Foxton. Much as we like to note these signs of progress and the desire on the part of our business men to be on a footing with the outside world, we cannot help feeling that wo got no corresponding assistance on the port of the Department. The telephone is a necessity in these days and for settlers in the country over which a distance, entailing time and labour, would have to be undertaken were these advantages are not possessed, they become imperative. To business men situated in a small town unless a very wide scope for intercourse is arranged for, the usefulness is not in accord with the prices charged. What we would like to see, and what we feel sure would pay the Department, would be the extension of the telephone far and wide, and so arranged that the outlying settlers are brought within its reach. The value to the exchange would be greatly enhanced, and the conveniences would attract a greater number of subscribers.

As wa understand the working of the new exchange, its connections will only be between the few subscribers in town between which it would be quicker to walk over and converse with, than to call the office up for a number. ’ This would repre sent the total value they would get for their yearly payment; but in addition they could connect with the subscribers of other exchanges near bye, but would have to pay threepence for the convenience which is obtainable for sixpence by walking to the Post Office. Thus at present the advantages of being a subscriber is small. What we all want is a quick and easy communication ali round, and this is so easily obtainable. There is a wire runnng along the road to Sandon on to which settlers near bye could be joined, placing both them and the exchange in easy intercourse. On the road to Shannon there is a single wire carried as far as the Motoa Estate residence, with only that residence connected with it. This wire should be taken on to Shannon, giving |he exchange the value of direct communication with it instead of going around by Levin with its consequent delays Along the route of this wire, private connections might be made both far and Hear, and the whole system would blossom into a thing of great comfort and use. We would direct the attention of the proposed members of this exchange to this addition as the members would ba the ones first to reap the greatest ad van tag ■■>, as well as to the proprietors of the. Motoa Estate whose property would be improved by such conveniences being offered. We feel almost certain that the idea would interest the outlying settlers, and w<? know country settlers on both routes who would bo glad to join in.

Shocks of earthquake have been felt almost everywhere in Southern Bavaria;

To night the meeting will be held in the Public Library concerning the drainage question. Offensive demonstrations are feared in Copenhagen on the occasion of Emperor William’s coming visit.

A strike of undertakers has occurred in New York which prevents non-union-ist-made coffins from being covered with unionist-made trimming. An English syndicate has made the Greek Government an offer for the monopoly of the currant trade. Public minion in Athens is favourable to the project.

There is in London one steam laun* dry with seven miles of drying lines all undercover. Eighty thousand pieces can be dried at once in a little over half an hour.

The Denby strike is ended, the miners in meeting unanimously deciding to resume work. There is intense satisfaction at this decision throughout the districts affected.

To-morrow night the meeting convened by Dr. Chappell and others concerning a flood channel will be held in the Commercial room of Whyte’s Hotel at eight o’clock. 33 We understand two big lads will have to appear before the Justices to-mor* row on the charge ot stealing grapes from Mr Baker’s vinery. We trust they will receive their deserts. The brewer’s horse, when he is past work and done up is exported to Germany and made up into sausages, and then sent back to be consumed by (he British public as German sausages. An Italian engineer claims to have discovered a means of telegraphing and telephoning simultaneously on the same wire. Signor Galimbefti, Postmaster General, is arranging for experiments with the invention. The thorough-bred racehorse increases a hand in height every century. In 1700 he was thirteen hands high, now he stands fifteen hands and a half. It is comforting to know that the larger a horse gets the better temper he has, as a rule.

On Tuesday two small boys were charged before the Justices with stealing. In deference to the parents we omit the names of the culprits. They pleaded guilty, and on their parents promising them a whipping they were discharged with a Caution.

The twenty-seventh anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Church will be celebrated on Sunday next. The Rev S. Barnett, who was minister of the Church some years ago, will conduct the services. Mr Barnett has many friends in Foxton, who will no doubt be glad of an opportunity to hear him.

A peculiar case of death occurred at the Mount View Asylum, Wellington, on Tuesday. The patient who has been in the habit of cramming her mouth over-full with food, did so on Tuesday, and despite the efforts of the attendants and doctor she was choked to death. At the inquest a verdict of death due to suffocation was returned.

Acetylene gas is evidently coming more and more into favour with the inhabitants in this district. In addition to those we named the other day who are about to have the gas laid on to their residences we hear that both Messrs Edward Colev and E. S. Thynne have arranged with Mr Bullard tor an installation in their residences.

To-day Mr Barnard intimates that he has commenced business as watchmaker and jeweller in temporary premises in Mr Hamer’s shop, where he has a small display of goods, Mr Barnard is a most reliable tradesman, and was for many years a resident of Levin. He is bound to succeed and to prove a great convenience to the district.

The large London brewers own 3,000 horses, and the brewer’s horse is the direct descendant of the great war horse of the armoured knights, and each one of the could well carry four-hundred-weight upon his hack. -In Hoare’s stables there is not a horse in their stables weighing less than sixteen hundredweight, or standing less than seventeen hands.

The Feilding Exhibition was opened by the Premier on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mr Seddon congratulated the Industrial Association and the people of the district on their enterprise, and was pleased that all the committee had done was to approach him to open the exhibition, making an example to the larger centres who went in the first place to the Gove>nment to ask-for money. . Funny Magistrate I A destitute man in Wellington was offered the Salvation Army Home, and as the man expressed his willingness to enter the Home the Magistrate discharged the case, but in doing so told the man he must get out of his state of despondency, and added —“ No doubt the Salvationists will cheer you up, and perhaps teach you to play the drum.” A young man in Invercargill had his tongue and the neighboring glands removed for cancer. The operation as a piece of surgery was a complete success. For a time the patient did well, but soon the disease made its appearance in the throat. Medical and surgical skill could do nothing, and the young man suffered the most excruciating pain, to say nothing of mental agony. He was advised by a friend to try the treacle remedy; and in one day he got great relief. The pain disappeared, and the swelling began to get less. Since then (says the Southland Times) he has gone on improving, and when last seen he was hopeful of permanent recovery. What is Pain Balm ? Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a linim-mt and. whi'fi adapted to ad ih- -rdinary uses of n. liniment, lias the qualities which distinguish.)! from other remedies of this class. Pain Balm is especial 1 v beneficial for rheumatism. Thousands of eases can be ci : ed fn which it has effected a cure whan the sufferer had previously tried the best medical service without securing relief. Pain Balm is positively guaranteed to give relief in the most severe cases of chronic or acute rheumatism.

SANDER and SONS EUCaLPYTI EX TRACT. According to reports of a great number of physicians of the hightest professional standing, there are offered Eucalpyti Ex tracts which possess no curative qualities. In protection of the world wide fame of Sanders and Sons preparation we publish a few alstraos from these reports, which bear fully out that no reliance can be nlaced in other products:—Dr. W. B. Rush, 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 wercsimilar to the oil camphors,.

the objectionable action of which is we'l known.” Dr H. B. Drake, Portland, Oregon, says—‘‘Since I became acquainted with this preparation (Sander and Sons) 1 use no other form o! eucalyptus' as I think it is by far the best.” Dr L. 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. Connell, Kansas City, Eans.-, says «Care has to be exercised not to be supplied with spurious preparation 5, as done by my supply druggist.” Dr H. H, Hart, New York, says— ‘‘It goes witho-it saying that Sander and Sons’ Eucalypti Extract is the best in the market.” Dr James Reekie, Fair View, N. So wide is with me the range of of Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract that I carry it with me wherever I go. I find it most useful in diarrhoea, all throat troubled bronchitis, etc.”

Worms undermine Children’s Constitutions, X/se WADE’S WORM PIGS. 1/-boxes. A good article always commands, appreciation, Mrs Greenhill Fordell, N.Z., writes; —l can certify that Book’s Balsam is what it professes to be in healing cuts, cracked hands, and wounds ; also taken in drops for colds, etc., just ast represented. Bock’s Balsam has cured asthma, and Bronchitis, sore throats and coughs, price Is fid. Bock’s Rheumatic Powder price 3s fid. Bdck’s Powder for the liver, stomach and blood, price Is. Bock’s Serb Bxtraet an infalliable cure for toothache, pr c; la. Bock’s Neuralgia Drops, price Is fid, and other preparations may be obtained from M. H. Walker and Thos. Westwood & Co., Foxton. Wholesale from P. Book & Co , Auckland, N.Z. Chii.dben When Teething have more or leas diarrhoea. This should be controlled and can be, by giving Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Every house should have a bottle at hand. Get it to-day. It may save a life. W. Hamer, Chemist, sells it._