LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 222, 14 November 1900, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

J;v (lie Wabnate, which sailed lor London on Saturday, -jS'.i tons of butter and 95 tons of cheese were shippad. Fifteen horses anil cirriafces belonging to .tho i";:rl of Hopstonn have arrived at Sydney. The Mutation B«ir.i meets to-day. A meteor shower is prophesied to take place bol'oro sunrise to-morrow morning. At the Wellington Police Court, on Tuesday, KoTCiribcf 7th, evidence of identification in the Colchester murder rmso was hpard, an account of which appears on onr first page. An interesting account of .>ll Australian despatch rmuior in Bonth Africa will be found on the foaith page. The Newfoundland <reMeral election* re1' is of the Ministry, formed by Ur. K. liond in ifarch last, being largely .\?i\ ft. If. 'foster, who held the portfolio ->f Jim*.iter of finance in the Inst Conser'■•nliv.j (iovor.'iriKiut. lias been chosen loader o'. u; : j CiiusDr.-aiivo in the Dominion House •>: i suc-wwioa tg Bjr Charles O.vii:;.; lo (jerio 's in receipt of onldno* relief e:o;ha -j^in/ ratioi orders for luxuries ■.t l::U !■' :ii! prices. the Napier Charitable Aid I*. -jro|)o-e-', at the end of the year. • > pu chase a ; supplies, excopt bread and ii a'.. :««n wholtsKjls iuerohrint.'i, and make c„ v;:.v ; le d;stribr.iion, '• s<tm--m:as<d at the banquet a V.i,:h-;!on on ? on lay 11 i <;111 that lie in U"; vd to ticiua .. . 0 j;o; iKs .Duke ntYork "!•«« l ' ic Hex. .fission ' Parlt(jp"nt j Thorn would be ~-j fitilioeUr in getting fariiaiaent opanetu month wsiiei thao \isual

The Imperial authorities have just cabled to the New Zealand Government asking it to act as their agent in the purchase ofafurther supply of 6000 tons of oats. A large quantity of wreckage haa been picked up on the beach near Manganui Bluff (Auckland), consisting of electric incandescent lamps and timber. The lamps have the brand of the White Star Line upon them. The settler who reported the matter states that wreckage is still drifting on to the beach. The White Star vessels often carry a considerable quantity of timber. :? Messrs. T. Vealo & Son are offering accident insurance policies to their customers. More than one person has already had reason te be thankfol for the gift of one of these policies. The City Band Me very pleased with the acetyline lamps with which they are now provided, fastened by a strap over one shoulder, the lamp is kept steadily in the best position for throwing its bright light on the_ score, and, unlike the garish torches which have hitherto been in use, the light can>asily be turned on and off at will. The lamps themselves have a taking appearance, being resplendent with nickel, and having an up-to-date reflector. They were imported from Sydney by a local firm, and are another proof of the enterprising thoroughness with which the City Band is inspired. In connection with the charge against Arnett of stealing £630, the police, while investigating the ciroumstancas connected with the alleged mysterious poisoning of three rabbiters near Wyndham, are understood to have found evidence for the present charge. Arnett was agent at Matiura for a rabbit exporter, and Milne, one of those affected by the poison, had dealings with him, the result that Arnett 1b said to have misappropriated money belonging to Milne. Arnett is said to have been in camp on the day the poison was fiund in tho sugar. The Hon. 0. H. Mils was entertained at a banquet on Monday night by the citizens of Wellington in celebration of his election to the Ministry. Mr. H. Beauchamp, Chairman of the Harbonr Board, presided. There was a numerous attendance, including the Premier and other members of the Cabinet. The speeches made during the evening were eulogistic of the guest of the evening. An interesting relic of the Maori War of 1860 has been literally nnearthed in the course of an excavation in Bobe-street to obtain access to the back part of Major 1 Ellis' residence. Anyone visiting the spot will plainly see the lines of the deep trench which was excavated for the protection of 1 the town from the assaults of the rebel i Maoris. The lines are as distinct as if traced i on paper. It will surprise newcomers to be [ told that Fulford-street on the south, Queenstreet on the west, and Liardet-street on tho east, were the limits of the protected part ; of the town in those warlike times, and ' within these lines were crowded the ordinary I town residents, the refugees from the coun- ( try, and the soldiers, a state of things which produced much disease and misery. Those interested in the public meeting, to ' be held after the tea meeting in connection 1 with tho Gill-street Baptist Churoh, arc reminded that an opportunity will be affordtd . of hearing three of the leading ministers of the connexion, viz., Revs. H. Collins, of ' Ponsonby, J. Clark, of Auckland, and A. ' Dewducy, of the Thames. Theso are all ' exceedingly able speakers and gifted men. I Several of the local clergy are also expected , to take part in the meeting. . We give our readers a final reminder of the Public Tea tendered to-night to the Rev. ' James Ings. Tea will be served in the ' Baptist Church at Q o'clock this evening, For ' the meeting following the tea, it has been ■ found necessary ta seoure a larger building, and this meeting will be held in the Whiteley j Memorial Hall to-night at 7.30 p.m, An ' excellent programme has been provided.— > Advt. I Thb Esoapb OF A Murderer.—A man in ; Yorkshire was recently arrested for the ! murder of his employer, but after baing in the hands of the paliqe for nearly a week, awaiting his trial, he actually succeeded in i making his escape. He has not yet been l recaptured. How he succeeded in getting i away no one can imagine. The police con- | Aider'the escape to be almost miraculous. Bat still mope wopderfql is the escape from 1 death of a man whose health was rained, and i who found himself almost within the very grip of death. This man in bis hour of desperation turned to Balloway's Pills, and he wqs savgd- TMay ho is sound and healthy, in the full enjoyment of vigorous 1 life—Advt. Miss Cottier has on sale, at tempting ' prices, a quantity of Berlin Fingering and , Fluey which must be cleared to make room for other consignments.—Adyt. FRANKLY, AN ADVERTISEMENT. " Mat APPIiB " is better than pills, oils, salts, and other disagreeable medicines. It is easily taken, more gentle in its action, and, 1 without irritating or weakening the liver, kidneys, or stomach, it overcomes constipation and many ills dependent theroon. It acts gently yet promptly. Ask for Impey's Max Appm." Price, 2s.—Advt. ( BEWARE OF A COUGH. A cough is not a disease but a symptom. Consumption and bronchitis, which are the most dangerous and fatal diseases, have for their first indication a persistent cough, and if properly treated as soon as this cough appears are easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven wonderfully successful, and gained its wide reputation and extensive sale by its success in curing the diseases which cause 'coughing. If it is net beneficial it will not cost you a cent. For sale by New Plymouth Co-operative Society, —Advt. A salve that never fails to heal a sore 1 gives instant relief, and draws out all poison is a boon to all. Ask for Needham's Salv, 1 at the Co-operative Stores. Price Is.—Advt.