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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 201, 27 September 1916, Page 4

The police raided the headquarters of the I.W.W. and arrested four prominent members —Reeve, Glynn, Larkin and Hamilton—on a charge of treason. A quantity of literature and other effects was also seized.

Relics of the first Zeppelin brought down in England have been sent out to Mr Friedman, of the Christchurch Tramway Board’s office staff, by his brother, who is a member of the aerial branch of the Motor Boat'Reserve.

Lord D’Abernon, presiding at the Liquor Control Board in Glasgow, stated that the restriction made had resulted in a decreased consumption of alcohol in Scotland, especially of spirits. Drunkenness had considerably decreased.

A London solicitor has concluded a speech which lasted forty-four days, in the Globe and Phoenix Gold Mining Company case. The action concerns the ownership of £500,000 worth of gold. It lasted 144 days, and the legal fight has cost £150,000. Judgment was reserved.

The Postmaster-General announces that uniform rates of one shilling, two shillings and three shillings for three, seven, and eleven pounds weight respectively have been fixed for all parcels addressed to New Zealand soldiers on active service, whether in Egypt, Prance or Mesopotamia, tho same rates also applying to parcels addressed to New Zealand sailors on board the Philomel or other warships manned by New Zealand crew r s.

A safe key, lost on Kiwi Road, between the Bank of Australasia and the letter box at the corner on the top of the hill, is advertised for. T-he finder is asked to leave it at this office.

Several of the steamers purchased in England by Mr W. M. Hughes, (Federal Prime Minister) for the Australian Government, have gone to the United States from Great Britain, en route to New Zealand and Australian ports with full cargoes.

The statement that a Zeppelin of recent type was destroyed in the recent raid, has been confirmed. It decended slowly, zig-zagging. The commander tried to reach the ground. The screams of the crew as they jumped out were heard.

More persons were killed by motor cars in the United States between January and September 1, according to official police records, than were slain in Great Britain by Zeppelins, the total deaths caused by motor cars was 1,040, and the total injured was over 8000.

Mr P, J Murphy lias received advice from the Minister of Defence that his son, Patrick Alphonsus Sarsfield Murphy; was wounded in the fighting in France on the 16th September, and has bden jhdmjittcd to hosbitfcil. The wounded man is a member of the 12th Reinforcements.

A meeting of Rod Gross members, members of the various patriotic bodies, and other citizens, is to take place on Monday, 2nd October, at 8 p.m., in the supper-room of the Town Hall. As the business is of extreme importance it is hoped that that evening will be set aside for the purpose.

'A woman died suddenly in a tearoom in Armagh Street, Christchurch, on Saturday, She was identified yesterday as Nellie Horn, aged 35, whose relatives reside in Wellington. She was there on a holiday, and died while drinking a cup of tea. Her relatives had only lately arrived in Wellington from Hobart.

In the course of a private letter to Hawera, dater July 27th, Mr R. H. Nolan says:—“We have over 3000 wounded and sick New Zealanders in England. Everyone is visited by the War Contingent Association’s official within about 24 hours of his arrival. No men are now getting leave from France — this is owing to the grea “drive” now on.”

Messrs Collinson & Gifford in their large advertisement on page 3 of this issue, draw special attention to a choice display of new spring dresses. This firm is also showing a perfect article in the new Worcester corsets. Those who desire the very latest in such important matters of dress should not fail to visit Messrs Colllnson and Gifford’s establishment.

Mr J. Beilis of Taihape, received advice last evening that his son. Rifleman Reg. of 4th Battalion N.Z. Rifle Brigade, had been -wounded, and advice has also been received by Mrs Bagley that her son, Pte E. Bagley, has been wounded in the chest. No further particulars are available. Both wounded are very well known in the district, and further news as to their condition will be awaited by all with interest.

Owing to the ban on the export of iron or steel from Great Britain, it is feared in Japan that shipbuilding will he restricted in Japan, consequently speculation in tonnage is rife there just now; Some business men in Osaka and Kobe have organised a corporation for the purpose of speculating in vessels, though ostensibly it is announced to have been initiated to advance money on the security of ships. Individual/enterprises are also planned in increasing numbers.

Corporal W. Best, of the 16th Warkatos, who was taken prisoner by the Germans, in a letter headed Wahn, addressed to his sister, dated 6/7/16, says: “Here I am a prisoner in the hands of the Germans. Four of us are here, and we were taken on the night of the 3/7/16. We have been treated very well so far, and we are likely to continue our journey anjr day to the concentration camp in Germany. It was during a heavy bombardment that I was taken prisoner, one of the worst I have been thrpugh.”

The Army has, says a London paper started to grow its own potatoes. Instructions have been sent, or are being sent, from Office to every command, indicating the lines which should be followed. Military requirej meats are very large, and little more ' than half the usual supplies or pozav■°es are coming into the markets, with the result that pre-war prices to tne public are nearly doubled. If the Army can supply most of its own needs tne situation will be eased. The potatoes are to be- planted in rows between tne huts. A number of men are being' told off each day for digging, and others are being asked to &®!p in spa time. It is understood that instruc tions will soon. be.issued for the growing of vegetables.