The Daily News. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1904. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 104, 6 May 1904, Page 2

The Daily News. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1904. NEWS OF THE DAY.

The animal ball of the Taranaki KihVsis fixed for June 3, the Prince of Wales' birthday. The committee set up to consider tiie question of erecting an annexe for consumptives at the local hospital meet to-nighl. Owing to the samly nature of the soil, the borough engineer does not consider it advisable to construct it footpath in Octavius Place. The Stratford Hide Volunteers are holding a grand military ball on -May 12. We have to acknowledge receipt of a complimentary ttcico*. The borough foreman and his si all have made a good job of widening and levelling the nasty place ar the jiiiiclion of Harrington Koad and Victoria Street. Local theatre-goers may rest content. Mr Gibbon, the borough engineer, states in his official report that he has visited the Theatre lioyal, and found ample means of exit provided in case of fire. The Health Deportment has appointed Mr Johnson, of New Plymouth, to the charge of the sanitation area recently arranged b.v the Marlborough local bodies. In view of the plague outbreak in the North he .begins his duties immediaUily. Trains will leave leave New Plymouth Station for the breakwater to-day, connecting with steamers mentioned below : (i.15 a.m.. Potoiti from north ; 8 a.m., Takapuna from South; 11.20 a.m., Hotoiti for South; 8.20 p.m., Takapuna, for North. ltain fell at Inglewood on nine days in April, the highest rainfall being 2.(M inches on the 21.st irist., and the total for the month (i.Bl inches. At Stratford there were 4.2(5 inches of rain, falling on thirteen days, the highest fall registered being 1.25 inches on the (itli inst. New Plymouth received 5.12 inches of rain, distributed over 19 days, the top register being 1.52 inches for anyone day. We remind our readers that the Fitzmauricc Gill Co. will occupy tho boards at the Theatre Royal this evening, when they will produce one of the latest London successes, "The Bank of England." On Saturday night the performance will consist of the romantic and thrilling drama, "A Sister's Sacrifice." 'The company is comprised of capable artists, and should draw good housos. Disappointed at not being re-elect-ed, Mr iiaigctit, who was deposed from the Nelson Mayoralty by Mr Hper, in addressing the burgesses, said that he recognised that he had got. his reward, which was the colonial way of rewarding merit and good service. If a man devoted time and money for the good o the public he got more kicks and buffets than if lie had not done so. Xew Zealand produce found a profitable outlet in the South African market during the year ending 31st March last. The Government subsidised steamers, according to the returns of the graders, carried from New Zealand ports 21,057 cwt. of butter, valued approximated at UOO.OOO and 5277 cwt. of cheese valued at £l-1,77G, during thai, period. There arc some close-listed people in Ilawera. At the linal meeting of 1 the Ilawera industrial Kxhibition ConiiuiUce a letter was received from the Borough Council, asking that the amount of gas used b.v the Exhibition Committee iiv the Council 1 Chamber be refunded. Mr Whitlaker moved thai 5s be granted. Mr Wriglcy seconded. The chairman said it would be a standing blot ■ against the council to offer them any sum. The proposal was negatived, ' and It wub decided to acknowledge , the council's letter, Mr Gibbon again refers to Devonstreet in his fortnightly report to the llorough Council. He estimates cost of removing-cobble s-ide-clian-nels and replacing them with concrete, from Gurrie-street to Liar-det-street, at £IOO, but says it is impossible to put down concrete channels on the south side until tho verandahs are moved back. He further recommends that verandah posts should be placed behind the uerb, not on it as at present, thus facilitating any work on the korbingand maintaining the allgment of the street. T'Vir the last week through passengers on the Wellington-New Plymouth railway have enjoyed the comforts of the Mnnawalu Company's new cars right through. The new cars are both handsome and luxurious, and .combine the comforts of open cars with those of compartments, there being a small compartment, wjtli lounge and seats, at the end of the far. The upholstering and finish are very line. The new dining-car is also running right through. This car was built In America, and accommodates sixteen persons. The kitchen space is somewhat, limited, but this is balanced b.v the liioclcrnncss ol the appliances. Mr Justice Edwards, isavs I lie Poverty Bay Herald) took an elVective 1 way of clearing the Supreme Court in (lisborne when a case of unpleasant details was called on. The Crown Prosecutor said lie thought the case would be better heard before a smaller audience. His Honor replied that he did not. think he could order people out of the Conn, but those not of adult age would haveto retire. lie added ; "The indecent | ones of full age will remain. The (leluies will have lo retire whether thev like it or nut.' - Tin- hint was act--1 ed upon by the great, majority of these having no business in the Court. Two of New Plymouth's favourite vocalists contributed items at the Stratford Presbyterian nn-iilversar.v 1 conrerl on Tuesday. Our Stratford contemporary says ; Miss Daisy Taylor sang "II 'Dacio," and was wanii- . ly encored, singing in return the old song "We'd Better Hide a Wee " in really good style. Her sweet voice was heard to good effecl in the hull, both in this and in the items in the next half of the programme. In the p latter half she sang "Stella Clientele Conlidente," and here again received an encore which was well deserved. Miss Nixon contributed two items during the evening, which were heartily applauded. One, "Sing Me to Sleep," was exceptionally well renj dered, and was re-demanded, and the other, Tost-i's "Good-bye," was' also thoroughly appreciated.

The Premier expects to make a circuit of the North Island in the Hinemoa on the lighthouse trip, leaving to-night, She is duo hack at the end of the month.

The borough engineer recommends the Council to consider the question of burying house and trade refuse. The rubbish tip at the end of llobson.street, he says, is in a particularly uncanny condition.

The attendance at the Waitara State School reached a record one day lust week, when il went up to 2015, a. very respectable total in comparison to that appearing on the roll a couple of tears ugo. Poultry fanciers will do well to take notice of Mr -Newton King's advertisement in another column, in which a sale of some very choice slock, is announced to be held at the Mart on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

The llawera Star says Mr Farmer King's tender, which was cabled from London, offered £l6O a year for the foreshore sections, and £SO for the balance. The lease Is Tor 21 years, with a right of renewal for another 21 years, with compensation for improvements as provided by the Harbours Act. The idea of presenting a piece of (date to the battleship New Zealand, from the people of this colony, is not being enthusiastically received. Even in the adjoining district to that in which it emanated, a public meeting called to consider the proposal at Waimate (South Canterbury) was only attended by the Mayor, a Borough Councillor and the Town Clerk.

Word has reached town that Mr Fred Carter's house was burned at Oaonui early this week. The hou»e was totally destroyed, and not a stick of furniture was saved. Mr and Mrs Carter were in New Plymouth on a holiday at the time, and Mr 1). Mourie, who resides on the place, was away from home all live evening. A hope has 'been expressed in Christchurch that that city will follow Dunedin's example in connection with the street poles for the electric tram service. The poles used in Hum-din, it is urged, are ornaments, ruther than disfigurements to the streets, for they are artistically designed and decorated, and are very different from the bare ugly poles that are sometimes used for similar purposes. A Vienna despatch to the London Express says :—"An Austrian engineer of note, Hcrr Wetkovie, has invented a new type of ship which lie claims will be capable of travelling at lightning sliced. Hcrr Wetkovie declares that when perfected it will enable a journey round the world to be made in a week. The ship does not displace water, but glides over the surface like a skate over ice. Ingenious contrivances are constructed to minimise friction and air pressure. Mr W. T. Jennings, M.H.R., returned from his tour north on Tuesday evening. He went as far us Taumaranui with Mr Cowan, of the Tourist Department, and that gentleman made a trip down the Wnngunui River while Mr Jennings retraced his steps. Egmont's energetic member states that the next issue of the Tourist Guide will be complete as regards the attractions along the main North road, nlto with reference to the Mokau River. —Mail. An example of what may be done in an emergency with the magnetic brakes on the electric cars occurred at Diinedin the other night. A lady walking round the rear end of a stationary south-bound car came on to the track in front of another car running north along George-street. Any hesitation on the motor man's part would (says the Star) have meant a catastrophe. Hut he acted as quickly as he saw, and clumped the car to the rails with a suddenness that piled the passengers up inside. It may have been unpleasant for them, but It is reassuring to know that the cars can be controlled in this way.

At the final meeting of the Hawcra Industrial Exhibition Committee, the balance-sheet wus laid on tho table. It showed a credit balance of £:IS, but it was s'tated that after certain claims had been paid and sums owing collected the surplus would bo. about JU4O. The chairman moved that the balance of funds be voted to the King Edward Park committee, for the purpose of erecting memorial gates to bear a tablet indicating that they were the gift of the exhibition committee. Mr Wrigley seconded the motion, which was carried. An amendment proposed by Mr Whittaker that, a statue entitled "Folly" lie erected to perpetuate the immense stupidity of the committee in disposing of the bulk of the funds, mot with laughter, but no support.,

The decline of the birth-rate still furnishes material for statistics. A pamphlet full of interesting and unexpected facts - has been issued by Mr W. M.'Leun, Government Statistician of Victoria. Mr M'Loan points out that the birth-rate, for all useful purposes, consists properly of the children who .survive infancy. On a basis of children who reach their fifth year Holland has the highest birthrate, with Norway, Prussia, Hungary, Now South Wales, New Zealand, Denmark, and England in that order. Looking at the birth-rate from another point of view, and regarding in as the increase of population bv excess of births over deaths, Australia has tho highest birlh-rnte in the world, followed by Norway, Prussia, Holland, Bonmark, Germany and the United Kingdom a bad seventh.

The borough engineer reported to the Works Committee last night that the contractor at tho waterworks tunnel and intake was making better progress now than for months past, lie has driven 200 feet in either direction lroin the shaft, the ground so far being favourable. The work at the intake has again been commenced, and tho tunnel at the intake end is being driven through to the shaft. The pipes to be laid from the pipe head to tho reservoir were now arriving, and some had been laid along the line of trenches," without receiving a single scratch. Trenches had been commenced at the Mangorei dairy factory, and w«re being opened towards the reservoir. Work at the Ilenui bridge was slow during the past fortnight, and was now practically at a standstill, owing to the eye-bars failing to stand the necessary tests. Fencing at the abattoirs was proceeding satisfactorily. The engineer recommenned the Council to let the paddocks for v year at a nominal rental, stipulating that lessees should eradicate gorse. The report also dealt in detail with works of improvement In I lie town, notably the need for improves 1 Drainage in Devon-street. in the course of a latter, the object oi which is to prove Ihe desirability ol Asiatic labour on the Hand Me Johannesburg correspondent of 1 ie Sydney Daily Telegraph paints the billowing picture of the Hand • "Hut during these weeks of rain the hit of the workless army has indeed been lamentable. You saw them huddled under verandahs, loitering in glass-covered arcades, hanging just inside bar doors, perhnps hopeful of a condoning tot' dispense bv some jiCMunintanre with a couple of shillings in his pocket. And in the remoter streets, out of tl'.c gaze of hurrying thousands of business men and toilers, live whole colonies of women an(l children during w ilh what patience they may the weary struggle against, hunger and hardship. There must be thousands of white folk in this town to whom not merelv next Sunday's dinner, but to-night's crust is a problem." This horrifying stale of affairs is <tur, according to ibis ■ graphic writer, to the fact that the white, men refuse In work for .Is a day-u price that will hardlv pay for food and shelter. In the same article the correspondent makes I he remarkable statement, that "these emperors of finance are not just tnoncymaking machines, wilh gorgeous mansions in f'ark-hine. squeezing every shilling they can out of' the brains and bones of their employees. I allirin Jint they are prodigally liberal in tie cause of charity, and ul-tra-generous to their servants. Yet we find men at Home and in tha colonies trying every device of the party trickster to defeat our aspirations."

At 2 p.m. today Mr Newton King will hold an unroserved sale of Mr I'ollew's stock on the premises next Melbourne Clothing Factory, Devon Street.

Shareholders of the Equitable lluilding Society 01 -New Plymouth are reminded that appropriations by ballot and sale take place this evening at p.m. in Town Hall."

Dr. .Van Slyke, of Wellington, specialist, oyu, ear, nose and throat, may bu consul'iud at Whits Hart Hotel, W«w Plymouth, May 10 • uad 11.*

An industry that has made rapid strides in thy colony is the manufacturing of gents' tine all-wool underwear. The celebrated Roslyn mills are now turning out a splendid class of goods manufactured under a special process whkh makes them unshrinkable. New shipment just opened at Neal's, Die cash cloUiier.* For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' U*eat Peppermint Cure. Is lid,* Householders desirous of storing their furniture oral eltocts should ntniamgc witJi the Now Zealand Express Co., Ltd., Brougham-street. Storage in safe brick building. Lowest rates for storage and iiumr- | ance. 8 HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT AND PILLS.

Never at fault. In all irritations of the skin, sores, ulcers, burns and enlargements of the glands, Holloway's Ointment presents a ready and easy means of cure which never disappoints the most favourable expectations. It manifests a peculiar power in restraining inflammation, removing stagnation, cooling the heated blood and checking all acrimonious or unhealthy discharges. Whilst thus acting locally, the Pills are no less remarkable for their power in improving the general condition and habit of body, which renders the cures complete and pcrmainent. Under the genial influence of mese potent reim-sies the puny infant becomes the ,'obust child ; the pale and emaciated regain colour ...id rotundity, and dyspeptic eats ii-eely without tear.*

ON THE FOURTH PAGE. A "Census of Misery." Surprised by a Corpse, 'f'he Conquest of Europe.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Newton King—Sale of Mr Fellow's slock to-day. Newton King—Sale of prize poultry at the mart on Saturday. Six-roomed villa to let. Taranaki Kifles Annual ball on Friday, Jun« 3. Englewood News. (From Our Correspondent.) The Borough Council meeting was held on Ucdnvsuay evening. There (were present the Mayor and Crsl Bennett. Turplee, Brown, Nicholas, and Dr. Harding. Correspondence outward' read and approved. Inward from Taranaki Hospital ai.-d Charitable Aid Board, notifying Council that sum of £2 lis 4d hud been levied us monthly tpiota for the Council.—Resolved tliul sums be sent monthly as requested. From Mr J. Buckley, asking permission to erect signboard in Hich-niond-streel. —Proposed by Cr. Brown, and seconded by Cr. Nicholls, that request be granted. From Colonial Secretary, acknowledging receipt of letter notifying election of B. 11, Nicholls, Esq., as Mayor.

From Harbour Board, cluiming rates from Council as owner of sections all, 1113, having failed to recover sumo from occupier.—Resolved that matter be referred to occupiers. From Taramiki County Council, inlormiug Council that matter of permission to erect electric linos nod supply electricity to consumers wue referred to county solicitor to arrange.—Received!

From same, asking that matter of fencing Kiironete stand over in the mount j me.—Uecei ved.

From Mr F. C. Bennett offering to contribute 30s towards cost of metalling about a chain in front of his residence.—Left in the hands of tho Works Committed to arrange.

From Council's solicitor, saying lease of part 18U-PJO from lngiuwood Public Library to R. Allls was in order.—Resolved that Council complete lease.

From M. J. Marsh stating that if he complied with conditions ol lease of Mil, lnglewood town, would Council grant transfer of same.—On the motion of Cr. Tarplee, seconded by Cr. Bennett, it was resolved that Mr Marsh's application bo granted provided ho erect building worth £l2O within six montns.

From Mr J. Penington, forwarding award in respect to arbitration case with Mrs C. Amies for damages to her property. Cr. Bennett thought that the Mayor's und Works' Committee's action in putting coso to arbitration should he confirmed^

Cr. Brown considered tho legal position of tho question should have been obtained, as ho considered tho owner hud morally granted permission in not ordering the workmen oft ground when the work was commenced. It appeared to Win a case of "have."

Cr. Harding considered that the matter should have boen dealt with by #ie whole Council, in accordance with spirit of resolution on tho minute book.

It was resolved, on the motion of Cr. Harding, seconded by Cr. Nicholls, that the action of the Mayor and Works Committee in this matter he confirmed.

It was resolved that a sum of £8 be paid to Mrs 1). Amies for damage and trespass to her property, and that Council pay their arbitrator, Mr. J. Penrnton, £1 Is and half cost of umpire, Mr G. Turnw, l() s (id.

Proposed by Cr. Brown, seconded by Cr. Tarplee, that building sur-, veyor be authorised to issuo permit to J. 0. Peach.

Messrs Haworth and Whitehead waited on Council and asked to have metal in Kelly-street extended to present metal on the filling. Cr. Tarplee thought that the Fitztown residents should form special rating district for forming and metalling roads in the vicinity of Kelly-street.

It was resolved that Messrs Haworth and Whitehead's request be left in the hands of the Works Committee to report at the next meeting of the Council. If w-ns decided to instruct the Council's solicitor to proceed with matter of having the whole of t.ho Recreation Reserves brought under the. Domains Act.

H was resolved to appoint. Mr J. Tuck to collect, dog tax for the year 191)4.

Proposed by Cr. Harding, seconded by Cr. Brown, that 10 per cent, pen-ally-be added to all unpaid rates nnd that all rates remaining unpaid on Mi'.v Ml be sued for.

Or. Brown reported that the Ilpc-l.-ey Club had covered the cricketers' pitch satisfactorily, and that they be allowed to play on the ground.—Permission granted. Tile foreman's report was discussed, and considered verv satisfactory. Accounts amounting to £l4.'! Cs 1(1 were passed for payment. Tim Council went into committee to discuss Mr Spencer's report on Ihe water supply and sewage schem•U 10.4."J the Council rose. 1 he election of nine persons to be members of the Moa Roadßoard was held on Wednesday, nnd resulted in the return of Messrs Chnmney, Corkill, Chard, Henwood, Jordan, G. Marsh. A. Niolson, Trimble, and G. Turner. It is reported that Mr Grecnhoefer contemplates extensive alterations to his shop on Mountain Road, to cope with the increased trade. Mr J-. C, Peach is also going in for improvements to his shop on Junction Road.