SUN CABLES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8, 10 September 1913, Page 5

SUN CABLES.

HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS

"A STUPID DONKEY."

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London, September 9

Benjamin Jewell, charged with manslaughter of his daughter, relied on Christian science when site was suffering from diphtheria instead of procuring a doctor. Mr Justice RowJatt held it necessary to prove wilful neglect. Jewell, though a stupid donkey, did not wilfully permit his daughter to die. Therefore he was not guilty. Addressing Jewell he said: "If there „ is anything you don't understand in future for goodness' sake go to a doctor.

WORK AND DRUNKENNESS.

London, September 9

A report shows that the convictions for drunkenness in the United Kingdom in 1912, compared witJi the previous year, discloses a persistent decline of convictions during strikes and a rapid rise with good work and wages.

THE TROUBLES OF BRYAN. Washington, September 9.

The United States is amazed and shocked at the announcement that Mr Bryan is about to lecture in a big tent in twelve towns, sharing honors with a troup of magicians, jugglers, alpine jodellers and numerous other curious attractions. Mr Bryan gets half the "gate."

A NEW TORPEDO

London, September 9

The Admiralty are testing a torpedo with double the speed of existing patterns. Probably the first will be used on the F type of submarines, which have a speed of twenty submerged and fifteen surface knots. The submarine will also be fitted with quick-firing guns.

A BOOK BANNED.

London, September' 9

The libraries have banned W. B. Maxwell's new books entitled "The Devil's Garden," dealing with the sex problem, a book which the Press reviewers praised.

BRITISH ARMY RIFLE. London, September ij. It is reported that, the authorities are withdrawing 'the new .267 army rifle. Its chief fault is that it generates excessive heat during sustained Vapid fire-and'beebme' ba'ked; and upsets under pressure. I* * s believe ■\ charge of powder will be in orde:' to obtain .the t ]p \v. ( trajectories of the host foreign arms. It is suggested rlftit the desirability of trying automatic rifles is responsible for its withdrawal.

FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION. Berlin, September J.

A strong newspaper campaign is J J» progreiss against the French Foreign Legion, forty-four per .cent, of the. members . whereof originate in Germany. Every month each recruiting officer on the French frontier examines about fifteen German army deserters.

NOTES AND MEMORANDA. County Hotel wants poultry. McCluggage and Co. have young cows for sale. Mr Hopkins stocks everything in the way of office and home stationery. The Egmont Clothing have something to say about their chart suits in their replace advertisement. For Influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. 19 6d, 2s 6d. x Mr Newton King's usual weekly sale at the Haymarket on Saturday. Kaponga cattle sale will be held by Mr Newton King on Friday, 12th, Particulars elsewhere. livery houseiwfe ikes to be thrifty. By shopping at the Auckland Cash Market Coy for cash, she is enabled to make the innumerable little savings that count. Girl wanted to mind child. Mr Arch Rawles' new millinery includes beautiful Paris models. \Y. Cannon and Co, are advertising lor the owner of a strawberry cow, which, if not claimed, will be sold. The Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. want a man for farm; no milking. For chronic chest complaints, Woods Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d, 2s Clearing and stumping to let at Midhirst. Man wauled for farm work; no milking. Mr Newton. King's Douglas cattle ■sale on Monday. Entries are advertised. . The man who likes medium strength tobacco should trv a pipe or two of MI 1.1) DERBY. It's tip top. In tins or plug. There's nothing to equal it. x Mr P. Morrison; of Toko, gives notice of intention of applying for a transfer of the Tqko Hotel license to V.i- Anton Jacob Hint/.. Mr Newton King's cattle sale at Stratford on Tuesday, IGth. The Stratford springing heifer sale will*be held the same day. Particulars of both sales advertised. Mr W. Trowi.il, Tariki, has eight grade Jersey heifers for sale Here you are—All cheap at James' Alteration of Premises Rale. Fancy goods all reduced. Charles E, James, Broadway, N T o home should be without the famous Roslyn Writing Pad, 100 sheets. Only 6d and Is each from all dealers. Ask for it, *