LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 48, 12 March 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Bteamer Somerfield has been refloated" The balance of the railway carriages from | America left San Francisco in the Royalist on Friday. The Borough overdraft stands at £2333 9s Bd. Lieut. Holmes of the Guards having successfully passed the servica examination has; been notified that his commission will be gazetted in duo course. The proposal of the Wanganui Borough Council to borrow £30,0?0 for purchaso of gas works was cariied by B(J to I. An inquiry into the fire at E. D. Smith's 1 drapery shop at Wau7anui on the 3rd inst. resulted in Smith being arrested for arsou, the jury statins: there was a strong suspicion that Smith set fire to tlio premises to conceal his true position from his creditors. There was a good muster to farewell the departing troopers at the stition on Monday morning. His Worship the Mayor was present and addressed a few appropriate remarks in the coarse of which he asked the men to apolog'se to those who recently took their departure for his inability k «o present »nd wish thorn a safe return. The Now Plymouth City Band arrived by the 5 p.m. train on Saturday, and to tho lively strains of tho " Marmion '* march proceeded to their quarters at the Newmarket Hotel. The Band presents a very neat appearance, aad is in charge of Mr. A. G. Haigh, an ex-Dunedin mnsician, who for several years occupied the position of bandmaster to the Mosgiel Band. The visitors include quite a number of young players; this will be their first contest, and they deserve great credit for oveicoming (ho nnmerons difficulties experienced in making the trip. Their playing shows careful and intelligent study, r—(chronicle.

Alfred Kaynsr, who attempted suicide' was ordered by the Magistrate at Wellington to come up for sentence when called upon. Briggs, the cricketer, has had a serious relapse, and has been removed to an asylum. It is now stated that Dr, Thernton, Sate Bishop of Ballarat. has be"n appointed assistant Bishop of Manchester. The quantity of kerosene stored in the borough is 216 cases, 14 of which are in the store on the reclaimed land, the remainder being in various shops. The absence of eo many troops in South Africa and China saves India 36 lakhs of rupees durins; the currant year. . ..

A young man named Augustus-'^tpoj , e,-in the employment of Keuter's Pr>ss gave himsnlf up to the police at Christchurch. He admits embezzling £2OO belonging to the Agency. 1 Cr. Ca'tloy, at the Borough Council en Monday, said that from what ho had seen during his recent trip to Wellington, he could say ihat the streets and gutters in New Plymouth were far cleaner than in any of the towns he had passed through. It is to be hoped that the ratepayers of New Plymouth will not catch the ward abolition fever. A number of towns have got it badly. One town we know of has established and abolished wards five times. The abolition of wards means giving the thickly-populated portion of the town the opportunity of running a ticket and electing it. In other words, it means "to him that bath shall be given, and from him that hath not shall be taken away, even that which he hath."

The poverty of the borough finances was again exemplified on Monday evening, when Cr. Bellriager took up from the table two or three dirty looking pieces of card-board, and aliuded to thair having to do duty as blotting-pads. A general smile went round, as if the Councillors were dreaming pleasantly of the advent of batter times. An advertisement appears in this issins anno uucing the appointment of Mr. T. W. Rapley, the late p 'pular postmaster' of Stratford, to t'vj position of district manager of the Eqnilntile Life Inanranco Company for Taranaki, Wun.uarun, am'. Hawse's 2,\y. Mr. Kapley's abilities as an insurance ageni 1 while i'i tiie employ of the Government are so well known that we need not refer t > them here. In seeming Mr. itaplny's services the Company he represents has done 1 well, and thoie is little doubt but th-it, under Mr. Rauley's management, it will soon become tho premier company in this part of tho colony. For tho special advantages offered by tho Company we would refev Au readers to tha advertisement. We wish J,jj\ ; Kapley every success, a wish that will bej expressed by a'l who kn >w him. j CHAMBHKLAIN'S COUGH REMEDY A

OH EAT FAVGKITE. Tlio saothing and lie; j properties this remedy, its pleasant taste aad prompt and permanent curea have mado it a great favorite witb people everywhere. It is especially prized by mothers of small children for colds, croup and whooping cough, as if, always afioids quick relief, and as it contains no opium or other harmful drug, it. may ba given as confidently to a baby as to an aiult. For sale by Now Plymouth Cooperative Society.—Advt.

AT THE BAR, The greatest compliment ever paid to a medicine wa3 that paid to Impbv's " May Apple, ' when, during the recent Tariff De bate, M's.H.R. testified openly in the House to the efficacy of this great remedy- a guaranteed cure for all liver diosrdcrs. A| bottle wai. subsequently presented to every | member of tho Uouse, and Members nowj speak in high term.; of its goo effects, A!l 'Chcmi-<t« »-u<3 sto--k it pei bottle.—• I A4fl

H.M.S. Ph<cbe has sailed to replace H.M.S. Porp' iso ou the A raibu l station. The following trains !eavo New Plymouth fetation to-<?»y for t.lie Breakwater, connecting • with steamers mentioned b'low, as follows 5.4 V a.m., Rotoiti (IVoiu North); noon, Rotoiti (for South), and Takayuna

(from South); 0.30 p.m., Takovsnna (for Norlhi. A passenger-car will be attached to llio goods vain, leaving New Plymouth for the Breakwater, about 3 p.m.

The Central School Swimming Carnival comes olf in the afternoon of Thura lay next. Although tfeoroist'o charge for admission to the grounis.it must not be supposed that there w ill be any Jack of amusement, as 25 events aro dawn on the programme, includ-, ing boat races, swimming races, divine;, plunges, greasy boom, besides several items of a novel and ori ii:al character. Tha p"o----coeds from the refreshment stills will go towards paying oil a debt on the school boat, so that those who wish to assist can do so by having tea or other refreshment during the afternoon. Parents and others havo as usual been exceedingly liberal in their contribution towards the above.

Holloway's Ointmunt and Pills. With the changing season it is prudent for all t» rectify any ailment afflicting them; but it is encumbent on the ag-d, suffering under ulcerations and similar debilitating cause 3, to have th-' tn removed or worse consequences will follow. This Ointment is ttieir reme'ly; on its powers all may couiidently rely; it not only simply puts their sores out of sight, bat extirpate* the source of mischief, extracts the corroding poison, and stimulates Nature to fill up the ulcer with scowl h>althy granulations that will abide through lifo. Under this treatment bad legs soon become sound, scorbutic skins cast off th*ir tcales, and scrofulous sores cease to annoy.—Advt.

The best medicine known is San nun k Sons' Eucalypti Kxtbact. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the iebef is i.-staßtaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be hey 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, rhcea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandek & Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinios all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International I Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others. —Ad *.

TESTIMONIAL. Napier, September 9tb, 1900. Professor Notroann. Dear Sir, —I am pleased to be ablq.to tell you lam feeling well, and am day. I have lost altogether that miserable feeling I used to have, and am quite fresh when I get up in the morning, as I can rest and sleep well bow. I have' >ained considerably in weight, and look well; the haggard lo ik has left me, and my friends conc.'Htulatome on my improved appearance, and I »m sure yon do not know how grateful I am to you for your kindnoss and attention, fs my life was a burden before I wrote to you.— Gratefully yours, Alexander Pattsibsos. HE OWES HIS LIFE TO THE FORETHOUGHT OF A COMPANION.

While on a camping trip in Webster county, Mr. S. I. Stump, of Nonnantowa, W. Va., hud hsevere attack of bloo.-iy flu::. He says, " I linniy belisvc that I owe my life 1 o the forethought of olio of the company who h:ulta''fn along a bottle of OhamiwrhiinV folic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy" Moral. —Procure a bottle of this remedy before leaving home. It cannot be obtained when on a hunting, fishing or prospecting trip. Neither can it bo obtained while on board the cars or steamship, and at such times and places it is most likely to be neotled. Tho safe way is (o have it with you. Thousands of travelers flavor leave home oi, a journey without it. I'V.r sale by New Plymouth Co-operative Society.—Adrt. Willis Street, Wellington. Mb. M. Impey. 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 lieved me from tho headaches which used to distress me on busy days; and a member of my family who used to suffer from chronic palpitation and indigestion has been restored to perfect health through taking Iml'M a Mat Apple."—lain, yours gratefully, F. W. WILTO", Butcher.—Advt.