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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3562, 19 August 1905, Page 2

Christ’s Church in George street, Sydney, one of the oldest Anglican churches in the city, was practically destroyed by fire on Friday. The roof, organ loft and instrument were burnt.

The Feilding Borough Council has decided to ask the ratepayers to sanction a further loan of ,£7OOO to complete the water works. It is expected -a further loan ot T7OOO to complete the water works. It is expected a further loan will he necessary to complete the sewerage scheme.

While the steamer Prince Waldenar was at Kobe, a Japanese port, the body of a murdered Japanese woman was found on deck. She had been pinioned and strangled with a towel. Search led to the discovery of fourteen Japanese girls, stowaways, for Hongkong. Two of the Malay crew were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the murder. Together with the stowaways they were landed at the Japanese port.

Sir W. Dyne referring to the .e statement of the “ Daily tomicle’s ” Ottawa corresponHnjjays he sees no necessity for to have a reHHH&e in America to find out goods manufactured Cominishad already init inadvisthe customs, to to the the of the After to accept of to of 1

A baud contest is to be held at i filing in the second week in October.} The Sunbeam Coon Party meet for rehearsal at the Masonic Hall m Monday night at 8 o’clock. All the Foxton reps are requested j to meet at Starch’s stuclk to-morrow morning at to o’clock n ordinary dress.

The inventor of the first typevriter, Mr John Pratt, has jusi lied at Chattanooga, Tennessee, it the age of 76.

A new flax stripper attachment, patented by Mr Jupp, of Foxton, ias been given a trial and is said ;o oe doing good work. Increased importation of machinenade horse-shoes is said to be ; irowi ig many rough smiths out )' em floyment throughout 'the colony. Queensland has now adopted a grading system for dairy produce, on the lines of the practice pursued ,n New Zealand.

A writ in a libel action, T. K. Taylor, M.H.R., v. J. M. Tworaey publisher of the “Temuka dealer,” has been issued by Mi Taylor’s lawyer in Christchurch, Plaintiff claims Marlborough is urging the extension of the South Island Main Trunk railway southward from Seddon. The settlement of the Flaxbourne country, it was pointed out, would be greatly aided if the line were at least carried that far. The Government has promised “ favourable consideration.”

A dead man sang at his f own funeral in Cork the other day- A phonograph was placed on fhe lid of the coffin. When the religious ceremonies were over the phonograph was turned on, "and the mourners in the church listened to the dead man’s voice .'rendering final Requiem of the Absolution.

Mr T. E. Taylor, M.H.R., is issuing a writ for siiostantial damages against t l ae Dunedin 11 Star,” which published a statement that he had knowingly helped a criminal offender to escape from justice. This statement was retracted, but Mr Taylor says that as the statement. is calculated to do him great injury politically no apology, however abject, would be accepted by him.

Prince Fushimi, the adopted brother of the Mikado of Japan, who is at present on a visit to America, recently inspected a troop of U.S. cavalry. It was such an inspection as they had never undergone before. Carbines and rifles were taken to pieces by his nimble fingers; he whipped a bridle off one horse to test its weight; another horse he unsaddled to examine its back ; of a third he opened the mouth, to see whether the bit made its mouth sore. He exarainedlthe troopers individually —hair, teeth, eyes, muscles, clothes —so thoroughly and yet so simply and eagerly that only d’Scipline prevented them from cheeiing.

An important case was heard before Mr Thomson, at Taihape. A claim was made by the Rangitikei County Council against Gardner and Sons, sawmillers, for damages caused by extraordinary traffic over the county roads durthe winter months of 1904, The point was made that the claim was for extraordinary, not for heavy traffic, and was based on special sections of the Public Works Act. For the defence it was urged the question was one of colonial importance. If the court held that counties could tax millers in such ? manner, special legislation would ’ > necessary to prevent the indus-' try being paralysed. Judgment was reserved.

Candidates for political honours at the next elections will have some awkward .hurdles to negotiate. The no-license advocates amongst I the electors will have some pointed questions to put concerning their favourite subject. The freeholders will require a few definite answers. The leasehold supporters will have something to ask questions about. The Bible-in-schools party intend making their voices heard in the land. Those who support the present education system intend fighting for their fancy. The antitotalisator section of the people are to be heard. The New Liberals are not likely to hide their lights under a bushel, and may be expected to speak from many platforms in the colony. The Hon. John Rigg’s New Labour Party have a nrogratnme that candidates will have to express an opinion upon, i The supporters of Mr Seddon and the supporters of Mr Massey have all. got theories to propound and questions to put, so candidates may

expect a real livelv time. A number of the candidates—political weaklings—will try and squeeze out of the tight corners by saying ] “ Well I would leave that question ' to a referendum of the people.” — Exchange.

has ®A pair of runaway horses at [the Dtaki station a day or two ago caused a general stampede, but fortunately no serious damage •esulted, though several narrow escapes are recorded. A man in Hastings the other lay was to be seen driving a horse and dray along and calmly nnoking the pipe of peace while seated on top of the load —fifty kegs of blasting powder.

Awahou left .by train for Palmerston this morning, where they play Old Boys this afternoon r or the Hankins Shield. Mr Bert. Austin, who accompanied the team, entertains them at dinner at : he Cafe de Paris' Hotel after the match. Evidence was taken at Auckhnd in the charge against William ;£eid of the attempted .murder of Mary Kate Donovan on the fishing boat Christina on Sunday last, by seizing her by the throat and holding her under the water. The Magistrate committed accused for trial in the Supreme Court. The police at Invercargill have received information that R. J. Scott, the professional wrestler, has been arrested in Melbourne on a warrant issued-in Invercargill, charging him with wife desertion (says the “Southland Times”). A constable will go over next week to secure, his extradition. Action was taken at the instance of the Charitable Aid Board. The fame of the Farmers’ Union is evidently spreading abroad (says the Christchurch “Press-”). At the meeting of the • provincial executive of the North Canterbury branch a letter was received from a place called Oakey, in far-away Queensland. An application was made for a copy of the Union’s rules, the writer stating that the farmers were forming a union, and desired to be guided by the New Zealand-Union’s rules.

There appears to have been some sort of expectation in Auckland that the Orpen case would be begun in the Supreme Court yesterday morning, and consequently ,a large crowd of men gathered behind the spectators’ barrier to watch the case. The presence of the crowd was commented upon by Mr Justice Edwards, who observed that be had on previous occasions expressed the hope that the Legislature would give him power to clear the Court for certain cases. He should have thought people could find something more respectable to do than listen to these unfortunate sto.ries. “ All who are respectable,” he added, “will leave the Court. Those who are not respectable may remain.” Nobody remained.

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