A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2862, 3 September 1895, Page 3

A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.

Sydney, Sept. 2. A case, the external appearance of which indicated it to be ordinary merchandise, was found near the water frontage at Woolloomooloo, emitting a strong smell of carbolic acid and decomposing animal matter. The police opened it and found the body of a young women with the abdomen cut open and sewn up again, apparently by a practised hand. The Government pathologist states that the woman had evidently been delivered of a child. The operation is one made on rare oocasions, where natural accouchement is impossible. The woman had apparently been dead between twenty and thirty hours. The body was jammed into the box and firmly fixed by battens. The theory is that some one skilled in anatomy, without being a regularly qualified surgeon, performed the operation, that the woman died, and the operator, being frightened, took this means to get rid of the body. The intention evidently was to throw the box into the water, but high gates barred the way, and the box was left in an unfrequented part of the street. A woman in the neighborhood saw a buggy drive up, and a box taken out, apparently by several men, who then drove off. The body was clothed in a nightdress of expensive material.

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy gives the best satisfaction of any cough medicine I handle, and as a seller leads all other preparations in this market. I recommend it because it is the best medicine I ever handled for coughs, colds and croup. A. W. Baldridge, Millersville, lll.—For sale by J. C. „Oddie, Temuka, and Morrison Bros., Geraldine. The Taupo Earthquakes. —The postmaster at Taupo wired at 9.47 a.m. on Monday“ We are still having a few earthquakes, but Tongariro is steaming up merrily, and this has relieved people’s minds. The hotel-keepers have nearly obliterated all marks of damage.” For seven years or more Mrs W, D. Louder, of Quincy, Ky., was subject to severe attacks of cramp colic. Mr S. R. Morse, a druggist of that place, recommended Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which has effected a permanent cure, saving her much suffering besides the trouble and expense of sending for a doctor, which was often necessary. For sale by J. C. Oddie, Temuka, and Morrison Bros., Geraldine. A series of robberies has been committed at Fraaertown, Wairoa, the thieves culminating their operations by breaking into the goods shed and carrying off a quantity of flour, sugar, and other goods. Tho local constable being absent on duty, a special constable Fas sworn in, who ran the culprits to earth with the aid of an empty revolver. One prisoner subaequently escaped into the bush, but the other was lodged in the lock-up. The best medicine known is Sandeim & Sons’ Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza ; the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scalding, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling. See., diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at hospital 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 in this approved article and reject all others.

Timabu A. & P. Association. —A special meeting of the committee of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Saturday afternoon, Mr Thierena, the president, and fourteen other members being present. The president called upon Mr E. Kellaud to move the motion of which he had given notice, and for which the special meeting had been called—To consider ways and means to purchase from Rhodes’ trustees ltd acres of land opposite the freezing works for a permanent show ground.” Mr J. S. Rutherford seconded the motion. Considerable discussion ensued, in the course of which several other sites were mentioned. Mr King suggested that » portion of the beach should bo leased and £IOO spent in puttin clay on it. The Timaru public would heartily assist. The Maori Reserve between Timaru and dVaimataitai was mentioned, the owners of which would bo prepared to give a ”1 years lease in tho course of the next six months. Mr E. R. Guinness thought the racecourse would be a suitable site. A letter was read from tho Mayor of Timaru, stating that the Otipua lagoon will be drained shortly, and suggesting that the reserve would be a suitable place for a show ground. Ultimately Ulr Rhodes moved, and Mr Rutherford seconded —“ That a sub-committee consisting of the president and Messrs Kelland an 1 McLaren, be appointed to report to a subsequent meeting, if a suitable piece of land nearer tho railway can be abt .iued for a show ground ; the cost of the same , and the cost of moving tho yards; etc.; also if the lease of tho present show ground could be renewed.” This was carried unanimously, and the meeting terminated.