The Daily News. FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 44, 1 March 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The departure of the Takapuna to-day will be delayed about an hour beyond tlio usual time, owing to the loading of 10C0 cases of ■ t cheese which are being sent for transhipment. i The Sisters of the Convent intend holding a bazaar at the Theatre Royal on Easter i Monday and Tuesday (April Bth and 9th) in aid of the Convent funds. The completeness with which all that the indefatigable Sisters take in bind, is carried out is well known, t and as a strong ladies' committee is heartily co-operating with tbsm the bazaar should prove a great success. 3 The Cable Board has adopted a resolution disapproving of the New South i Walos agreement with the Eastern Extension Company. At the half-yearly meeting of the Thames Gas Company a dividend of Is per share was ( declared. i The victims of the Diamondvills mine numbered 86. King Edward leaves Kroaberg on Saturday. His visit has greatly chaercd the Empress Frederick. Messrs. Bewley and Griffiths held a satist factery clearing sale of Mrs. Douglas' furniture on Thursday afternoon. The house and land changed hands at £3OO, Mr. Wales ' being the pvn chaser. Seven fresh cases of plague are reported at Capetown including two Europeans. The majority of cases have been tracod to rats. In the Supreme Court, Judge Denniston , gave judgment ia the case Canterbury Jockey Club versus Paterson, involving a question of trespass on the raceeourse at Kiccarton. The verdict was for plaintiffs, with £5 cests. Notice of appeal was given. Tho Alameda, from Sydney and Auckland, was befogged on her arrival off San Frauoisco on tha 23rd. Hie passengers protested against the delay, but when they heard of tho Janipro disaster the previous day they presented the captain with a testimonial. Mr, Hignett has given the following notice of motion foE tlje next meeting of the Harbour Board:—"That representations be made through Mes«rs. Symne and McGuije, M's.H.R., to the Government of the unfairness attaching to the present appointment of Government nomine',s to tho New Plymouth Harbour Board; that it be pointed out that tho country provides fivesixths of the revenue and is entitled to a proportionate representation of at lenst two nominees; and, further, that the members of the House of Representatives referred to bo requested te strongly urge that the matter be dealt with before tfoe next date of reappointment. The following trains leave New Plymouth station to-i'ay for tho Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as follows: —s/15 a.m., 'Jakapuna (from North); S a.m., liotoiti (from South); 10.30 a.m., Takapuna (for SonthJ ; 9.30 p.m., Rotoiti (for North). A passenger-car will be attached to the g.qqds train, leaving New ! Plymouth for the Breakwater, about 3 p.m. , Mr. Lef' or, Minister of Minos, has accepted the position of Agent-General for Westralia. Oyer 30 000 people witnessed the proola- 1 mation of the King at Adelaide, and the 1 review of troops by Lord Tennyson. 1 In the House of Commons the closure was 1 appliei to the debate on tho Address-in- i Reply, which was agreed to by a majority of 21?, Jeremiah McOarthy was charged at Waijjjate, on Thursday, with the murder pf Thos. 1 at Waihao, in January, 1895. The ' CrowH Prosecutor said fresh evidence would I CPnpeot the accused with the injuries from ] which Fitzgerald died ,oj which accelerated ; his death. This evidence was of two daughters, who were not called' at the previous inquiries. They would' state that .accused beat tha deceased with a heavy 1 MV»k, tfrejj assisted him across a paddock to j a wire i;enc.a apd threw him over, and sub- -i sequontly took the a considerable distance along the roaol c/jrf;. The case * is proceeding. ! ( Bewley and Grifljths, Sharebfokers, Oevon- a street, How Plymouth, pays special Mention c to Otago and West Coast dredging stocks, and, having reliable correspondents both \ localities, is in a position to adyiea clients ■" Investors can obtain all information in neetion with dredging, and inspect at hjs a office, the latest quotations, prospectuses of I most companies floated, and maps el all' mining olaims. Inquiries invited—-Advt, c

' At the Supremo Court, Auckland, Sir ifoheit ritout commented strongly on the ihsgraoeml practice of paying miners iu ■'iieqncs, thus placing in their way tempt ation to sp:-nd money by cashing cheques at hotels. The Duke, of Connaught hai been made First and Principal Knight of the Grand Cross and Great Ma iter of the Order of the Bath, in succession to the Prince of Wales. The Ogaden Sorpalis, on the lilth, attacked a Bilisti. naroba at Sannosa, East Africa Protectorate, but were repulsed, losing ISO. 'J he British had 17 killed, including Colonel P. J.'Maitiand, of the Indian staff. At a meeting at Dunedin on Thursday it was decided to erect a statue in memory of tho late Queen. Out of thirteen applicants Miss C E. MacGregor, M.A, of Dunedin, has been appointed assistant teacher of the Girls' College, Nolson. HOLLOWAY'S OISTMBST AND FILLS are the .best, cheapest, and most popular remedies at all seasons, and under all citcumstances they may be used with safety, aid with the certainty of doing good. Eruptions, rashes, and all descriptions of skin diseases, aoves, ulcerations, and burns are quickly benefited, and ultimately f.urecl by these healing, soothing, and purifying me iicaments. 'I ho Ointment rubbed upon the abdomen checks all tendency to irritation in the bowels, and | averts diarrhoea and other disorders of the intestines frequently prevailing through the summer and fruit seasons. Heat bumps, blotches, pimples, inflammations of the skin, muscular pains, neuralgic affections, and enlarged glands can be effectively overcome by using Holloway's remedies according to the instructions accompanying every packet. Advt. TESTIMONIAL. Napier, September 9th, 1900. Professor Notmaurj. Dear Sir,—l am pleased to be able to tell you lam feelingwell.andamimprovingc-very day. I have lost altogether that miserable feeling I used to have, and am quite fresh when I get up in tha morning, as I cun rest and sleep w, 11 row. I have , aintd considerably in weight, and look well; thi haggard loik has left me, and my friends conjratulateme on my impioved appearance, and I am sure you do not know how grateful I am to you for your kindness and attention, as my life was a burden before I wrota to you.— Gratefully yours, Albxandbb Pattbeson. UHAMBBELaIN'B COUGH REMEDY A GKEAT FAVORITE. The seothing and healing properties of this remedy, its pleasant tas a and prompt and permanent cures have made it a gieat favorite with people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of small children for colds, croup and whooping cough, as it always affords quick relief, and as it contains no opium or other harmful drug, u may be given as confidently to a baby a-i to an adult. For sale by Now Plymouth Cooperative Society.—Advt. The best medicine known is Sandeh & ?©ns' Eucalypti Kxtbact. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be jhey wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling, etc., diar, rhoea, dysentery, diseases of tho kidneys and urinary organs. Sandek & Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust iu this approved article and reject all others.—Advt. Willis Street, Wellington. MB. M. lItPEY. 31st July, 1900 Dear Sir,—Please send me three more bottles of your " May Apple." I cannot speak too highly of it. It has entirely re Sieved rac from the headaches which used to distress me on busy days; and a member of my family who üßed to suffer from chronic palpitation and indigestion has been restored to perfect health through taking May Apple."—l am, yours gratefully, E. W. Wilton, Butoher.—Advt. HE OWES HIS LIFE TO THE FORETHOUGHT OF A COMPANION.

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