The Daily News. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 4, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 224, 4 October 1901, Page 2

The Daily News. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 4, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In the House yesterday Mr E. M. Smith was grant id leave of absence for the remainder of the session.

Lady Sybil Primrose, 'daughter of Lord Rosebery, has been batrohed to Lord Beauchamp, sometime Governor of New South Wales. -

| The Papanui has arrived at Plymouth The-captain reports that between 20,000 and 30,000 carcases of meat were thrown over- , board at Vigo. Stephens, the boatswain's Imajtei succumbed-to'the' fumes of charcoal.: I .:.'-'."' , .-.;

A deputation of members of Parliament waited on the Minister'for Railways on Thursday to urge the pushing on of a superannuation, scheme, and the amendment of classification. : The Minister said he would bate a Superannuation Bill circulated amoDg the officers and staff, with a riew to bringing: it down, next session. As to classification be saw no reason why a Bill providing for it should not be pat through this session, and'he asked the members to assist bim in doing so. 1 The collection of the agricultural and pastors!'statistics of the colony is to be made between 14th October and; 9th November next. Mr A. K, BSundell will act in the various counties in the Taraiaki, Waoganui and Manawatu distriota. .....

Mr Henry M. Stowell, Maori census enumarator for the Taranaki district, in his report says that when the census was being taken this year, inquiries as to the number of stock provoked replies of bitter resent-, ment from the followers of Te Wbiti: "Me tatau tahi ano hold nga Poaka." (must the pigs be actually counted in with us 7) Can anyone tell me (writes " Distracted Student") in the New Zealand Times, ii there is sufficient legal justification for assulting and battering the engineer employed on the shunter around the Railway Wharf? He seems to have nothing better to do than to tootle his whistle all day long, imitating the efforts of a yonng rooster trying to crow. This question, has been asked in New Plymouth. One of the engines had the complaint Tery badly. .■-.*.'■

Mr George Hall, of Lepperton, hsa patented a handy little contrivance for an earmark. It consists of two little metal discs which are fastened through a perforation in the ear, the fastening and perforation being accomplished in one action. The need for a district Oouit and Official Assignee's Office at Stratford was urged upon the attention of the Minister of Justice In the House by Mr Byrnes. In reply, Mr McGowan said he had been informed that the work in Stratford was not sufficient to warrant inch a step; but he would be glad to confer with the hon. raembeT, and see what was necessary to be done. Mr Symes retorted that more legal work was <Jone at Stratford than at many other towns on the West Ooast which possessed District Conrta, Oarthew, Brittain and 00. report having sold four sections and seven-room villa, situated at Vogeltown, to Mr Clayton Greene, of Opunake.

Great interest is being manifested in the Garrison Band ball on Thursday next, as there is a general desire to take advantage of the opportunity of giving practical evidence of that appreciation which the public feels towards bands for their self-denying and generous efforts to provide for the gratuitous entertainment of the townspeople, ' An additional incentive is given by reason of the band's action in secnring for New Plymouth the advantage of having the next contest here, and therefere in order that the Garrison Band may be properly equipped so as to acquit itself with credit to the town, it is expected that few, if any, residents will abstain from buying tickets.

By the last 'Frisco mail the following letter was received:—D. Berry, Esqr., President of the Liberal Federation, Taranaki Branch. Dear Sir,—l desire to acknowledge receipt of your letter forwarding copy of a resolution passed at the meeting of the Taranaki Branch of the Liberal Federation. In reply will you kindly convey to the members of your branch, and also accept the same yourself, my sincere thanks and appreciation of the congratulations therein conveyed, and the kind thoughtfnlness on my behalf. Yours, etc., A. J. Cadman. The above was in reply to congratulations on Mr. Cadman being made a O.M.G. At the inquest on Edward Bowman, the foreman of tbe jury, Mr J. D. Murray, after 1 hearing the evidence, before giving their verdict, asked the Sergeait of Police what provision there was for giving prisoners warm drinks on cold nights. The Serjeant said of course a fire was going pretty well all night, and hot water couH be got. The meals were provided outside, but there was no other provision. If he had a residence near the gaol he could provide anything required. Mr Murray asked, in the ca-e of illness what would *e done? The Sergeant said in the cauo of illness he thought it would be the proper course to send for a doctor. He would not take the responsibility of giving remedies except under medical advice. The Coroner said he thought the Sergeant was right. $

Ihe Bank of New South Wales is proposing to open an agency at Opunake. The following trains leave New Plymouth station to-<?ay for the Breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as f0110w5—5.45 a.m., Rotoiti (from north); 8 a.m. Takap"na (from south); 11 a.m, Rotoiti (for south); 9.30 p.m., Takapuna(for north.) A passenger car will be attached to the goods train leaving for the Breakwater about 3 p.m.

Re the Commonwealth Hotel case, it is said that Mr Atkinson has withdrawn the allegations regarding personal bias on the part of the 8.M., and will rely on certain letters put in.

The dangers attached to the killing of diseased cattle is exemplified in the case • i Mr W. Barnard. Recently Mr Rowan, the Stock Inspector, made a post mortem of two cows that had died from anthrax on a farm near Waitara. The cause of the disease i.i the cows was said to be from eating turnips thai had become affected through bad bonedust. In the work he was assisted by Mr Barnard. After the work was done both operators washed their hands in a chemci-il solution, and also rinsed the knives in the same, the cloth used being hung up to dry, A day or so after Mr Barnard killed some condemned cattle at the works at Moturoa.and having slightly cut or scratched his arm used the cloth to wipe oft the blood. It would appear that some poisonous matter must have been on tbe cloth, and this wp.s transmitted to Mr Barnard's arm. Serious symotoms soon set in, and the arm began lo swell ap in a hard limp, Drs. Walker an l ! Home, after consultation, decided to operate. The two doctors cut away the diseased part of the arm, the operation being carried ont successfully. The patient is reported to be pro?ressing favourably. It is understood that whea the part of the arm cut away was placed under observation it was found to be teeming with germs. The special train which left town for Waitara at 11 o'clock last night after the Sheridan performance at the Theatre, was well patronised, a larg« number of people having come in to witness the performance.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles Blanchard took place at Te Henui Cemetery yesterday, amongst those present being a large number of the Filzroy residents arid several friends from town, including bis Worship the Mayor. The Rev. F. G. Evans officiated and gave a very touching address. The greatest sympathy is felt for the bereaved widower and family, especially on aocount of the suddenness of the blow and owing to Mrs. Blanchard having died at Hawera before any of the family could get there. The Polypathie Medical Institute of Ohri»tchurch commence their second visit tomorrow (Saturday) at the White Hart Hotel, where they give free consultations until next Tuesday, and from the successful cures made jby the new system of healing by polypathy should be well appreciated on this occasion. Holloway's Ointment and Fills. During piercing winds and excessive variations of temperature everyone is more or less liable to internal and external disease Throat, chest, liver, bowels, kidneys and skin all suffer in some degree, and they, may be relieved by rubbing in this Ointment, aided by proper doses of the Pills, for administering which full directions accompany each box; in troth, anyone who masters Holloway's instructions will, in remedying disease, exchange the labour for the profit of a lifetime, all bronchial, pulmonary and throat disorders require that the Ointment should be thoroughly well rubbed upon the skin twice a day with regularity, corsiderable briskness, and much persistence.—Advt. The best medicine known is Sandeb & Sons' Eucalypti Extbaot. And its en.inent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous. v m serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they 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., diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and (urinary organs. Sandbb k Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe; patronised by his Majesy the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reieot all other.—Advt. A CONVINCING ANSWER. The following testimonial shows the nealv of Needham's Salve:—Mr. Needham—Tour Salve is first-class for drawing and healing. Its .speedy effects on wounds is surprising. Every mother of a family ought to : keep s supply at hand, most especially in country places, where safe and sure remedies such as your Salve, applied quickly, saves much pain and doctors accounts. I consider no home compl without it, —James Florence •■ Agents for Needham's. Salve, Co-operative Society, New Plymouth. —Advt.

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