NEWS OF THE DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 250, 26 October 1904, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The search for the Russian war-s-hip h supposed to have been seen near Torres Straits has tieen abandoned. The fire at the Brilliant mine, Charters Towers, Queensland, is in ■hand. Work has been resumed in most of the adjacent mines.

The Young Men's Christian Association. formed two years ago in Wellington, has decided to erect large buildings for the accommodation of the society. Mr J. K. Loganl, Superintendent of Electric Telegrapjvs, decided thai the erection of poles at l'ark i'eirace, at Christcburch, must bo (ontiiuied, as 'the terrace is the only practicable On learning Mr Logan's decision: the Mayor and a number uf interested citizens tdlegrapihed to Sir Joseph Naixi, ;tml later replies woro received from Kir Joseph stating that he hud ordered the removal of the poles to th» eastern side, as desire'd by the citizens.

In returning a verdict of accidental death om the body of James Arthur Smith, killed' by a log rolling on .him at Whangamomona, Ihe jury added the following rider That as a large body of men are employed on public works in Whangamomonia, most of whom have large families depending entirely on their labour, the jury res])cctfully suggests that the Government deduct two shillings a month from the men's wagies to create an- insurance f'.imi. At a meeting of the Christchurch Tramway Itoaifl reference was made to a statement ailegiing unsyjundness the tramway embankment now be.Og constructed over .a. ]>ortion oi bhe estuary on the Sumner line The engineer reported that the materials used in the embankment had beem thoroughly tested and found suitable for use. A portion of the embankment, eighteen chaiHs long, had been badly packed, but the sides were being re-formed according to specifications, only two* chains remaining to be done. Every possible precaution had been taken to secure solidity. The engineer's report was adopted.

Engagement rings, wedding rings, goM hands, and spectacles to suit all sights at J. 11. Parker's, next Railway crossing, Devon Street Central, N#w Plymouth.* 1

Tim nirvv Railway Ume-ta>blu is advertised.

The Melbounie-Brimlisi despatch of Sept. arrived in London oil the morning of the 22nd inst.

At Dunedin yesterday Ah Wall was fined £lO for having opium ill his possession, aiul John lluynes, for laying tote odds at the Wiiagatui racecourse tm October 12th, was - lin£3 and costs.

Miss Brown, matron of the hospi-| tal, desires to acknowledge with! thanks, on behalf of the patients, the receipt of leinmis from Ilis Worship the Mayor, and Some books from Mr Kymgldan. Trains will leave New I'lymouUi station to-day for tlie breakwater, connecting with steamers mentioned below :—0.15, a.m., 'Roto'iti trom north; 8 a.m., Takapuna from south; 11.20 a.m., Ko.toiti for south ; H. 21) p.m., Takapnna 'ot north.

Says a writer in the Ashburton Daily News I was struck with the imvol idea of the Baptists taking cllarge of the Salvation Army barracks the other evening. The idea commended itself to me, and so 1 attended the meeting, ami was very pleased with it. The Baptists seemed guite rat home, and the Salvationists seemed very happy. The singing was really goad, and I think that this exhibition of unity should have been, better patronised by the public generally. 1 should like to see more of it. 1 am sure it wouLd do good.

An inspector who was examining a class dn a Hoinuri Catholic school at Timaru the other day, received a reference to his moral character which his virtues scarcely justilied, "What, is meant by 'close proximity ?' " he inquired diligently ; ,but the tautological phrase was beyo-nd the defining. powers of the children. At last the examiner leant o ver the shoulder of a little girl, and, nesitling his head close to her face, blandishing-ly besoughlt an answer to his question. '■' Come now," he said, ''Surely you can tell me the meaning l of ' close proximity?' " The girl glanced apprehensively at a group of nuns standing near, aoid then murmured half apologetically, "Please, sir, the devil."

After inquiring ait the town halls of the various districts in Paris for the names of couples whose marriages are imminent, a clever swindler, personating a municipal official, lias >been in the habit of calling upon the parents of the prospective bride or bridegroom shortly before the day fixed for the wedding, and declaring that it musit be postponed owing to an error in the registering of the names. Naturally annoyed at their arrangements being upset, his victims generally asked him if there was no way of avoiding the inconvenience. Then the swindler, says the I'etit Piarisien, would declare that ior a certain sum a friend of his employed in, the registry office would alter the entry so as to make it correct. Im this way he netted £I2OO in two months.

A magazine editor, seeking, an increase of circulation, sent to each of his 3,500 subscribers this query : " What was the most important act of your life ? Fifty dollars for the best answer, lie received more than one thousand replies, all but one relating to some particular deed of which tho writer was proud. The exception—and prize winner—was brief and to the point : " lleing born." Encouraged by the successi of his scheme of advertising, our editor seuit out a second guery, offering anotlter fifty dollars for the best answer. " Last month you stated what was the most important act of your life; now tell us what is the most important act of your life." The varities of replies Would have made stu-eral pages of rare humor, but the winner solemnly wrote, 1,1 Breathing."-'-New York Press.

At its last meeting the Marlborough Land Board considered an application by Mr J. Moore, Stock I.ns|>ector, that the island di Motuara, Quoen Charlotte Sounjd, be' vested in the Department for the purposes of brooding Angora goats. It was resolved to recommend the Minister to ehangie the purposes of the reserve from '-'public utility" to "stock reserve" and. vest it in the Agricultural Department. The Motuara Island is opposite Ship Cove, and has (says a Blenlheim paper) interesting historical associations in that it is the spot on which Captain Cook hoisted the Utnion Jack and took possession of the South Island of New Zealand in the name of King' George. It was on that occasion that the famous navigator drank a bottle of wine and with much ceremony presented the empty 'bottle to the chief of tho onlooking' Maoris. A radium slock, which will keep Dime Indefinitely, has been constructed by an English clockmaker. The clock comprises a sanall tube in which is placed a minute quantity of radium supported in an exhausted glass vessel by a quartz rod. To the lower end of this wonderful little tube which! is coloured violet by the octoon of the radium, a electroscope foimc'd of two long leaves or strips Of silver is attached. A charge of electricity nv w hi c h there are no beta rays is transmitted through the activity of the radium into the l W vt* tlwl expawl Until nicy touLh the aides of the vessel c~odto earth by wires, wS cupy SO.OOO years.

Seeiitg your storv of K nf R- ■» wmr acy in la3t "t's i r? writes it correspondent "T „ minded of another which I tw T never .appeal Tn prfnt At n scaicely less famous conference t wards u» conclusion. Tf Z n £ jevo, „ t Kftdhener'* house in the ^ Uttr of & Kit hp' nW '' i'"* 1 Stuck to them. Lord Kitchener always met them with tho *«mo firm, well-bAnced nsw""A t or , ' t eourfoous . to the point At last even Mr Socfcton gave wav' but, dogged to the last, replaced lis mposals by something evenmore rlilticult of negotiation, nnd in which tho quick mind of Kitchener s a w some loss of dignity. With the impulsive sudden movement peculiar to mil, which those who know him know ■wi 'l ,a Sr nP o 0f Kteba,p fp " from him. What. Mr Seddon !' he cried. 'Whv sir, you might just as well ask me to go outside and lick my own boots ! *'

Xt \?/ tiUl v!>io Bul'Minf? Rodetv of New Plymouth odors through its ballots special oppoi'tumtiM to iftsmembers to obtain money at a rate anid on a scale n f repayments which can-not be obtained from an y other mutoi. Tts appropriations by sale enable members who cannot . Wait their turn in the bajlot to obtain loans ut an extremely low rate of interest. One of its chief distinctions is that it lends its funds only to members. Share list for second group is now open at tho Society's office, Curria-strteti.* NO FOOLERY.

I There is ro foolory aliout vheuma- [ tism it causes intolerable agony. Sufferers from rheumatism, gout, lumbago, and sciatica aro profoundly moved to get rid of their torture as soon as possible. To fori such people with quack medicines is refined cruelty. The world to-dnv knows o' but one true medicine that, can grapple with tlieso maladies. It is Rheumo ! Rhourno reTfJs in relieving rheumatism. Rheumo strikes at the root of the ailment and strikes quickly. It kills tho pain, removes all Swelling, expels the excess uric acid, and effects a complete enre in about, H 8 hours. Chemists and stores 2s fid and 4s fld per bottle. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., wholesale agents.* 8

The first solo of lands on the Wainiale [jlnins l took place on October 261 hj, 1880.

A very aiHtoctive programme has been arranged ton the opening splash of the swimming club, to lie held in the baths on Thursday. November 3rd. Particulars are advertised in this issue. Entries (or sil- - events close next Saturduy at 9 p.m.

At the inquest on tlio body of tlie| young man Herbert .John Bolwell,| found dead on Thursday at Napier, a verdict was returned that death was due to cyanide poisoning, but the jury declined to express ail opinion as to whether the poison had been seH'-ndministerod or not.

A poll of Napier ratepayers was taken yesterday on the proposal to borrow £2OOO for the purchase of the Athenaeum, tho establishment of a public library and reading room, and a technical school. Utile interest was taken in the poll, the proposal being lost bv 355 votes to 287.

At the Borough Council meeting on Monday nignt, when the financial position was being considered in committee, an arrangement was ratified whereby the Bank oi New Zlealand allows the council to draw i up to £34,000 on security of the £38,000 worth of unallotted delx'ii-tm-es.

The exhibition committee decided last night that for the opening ceremony the charge be 2s 6d for adults and Is for children. The ordinary charge will bo Is and 6d. Season tickets, to admit the equivalent oi four adults, on the basis that two children equal one adult, will be obtainable at 30s. A motion wus aIBO passed to charge los for single soason tickets, but notice of motion has been given to rescind this. At halif-past two this aflornoon' his Worship the Major will ope n the bazaar arranged in aid of the funds of tho Primitive Methodist Church. For some months the ladies of the congregation have been working hard preparing for the function, which is to be held in the Theatre Royal, and there is every prospect ol its being one of the most successful yet held In the borough. The bazaar will be open this evenwg and to-morrow.