LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8185, 17 July 1906, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Kaiser is expected to pay a visit to England either this year or early next spring.

Mr & W. M'Laren, of the Wairarapa, will leave by the Athenie for London next Thursday. The Eketahuna Countj Oounoil have declared "giant burdock" and "taubinu" to be noxious weeds.

Tt is stated on reliable authority that an understanding between Russia and Great Britain has been practically completed. The final figures for the Westland eleotion give Mr Seddou 2,403 votes and Mr Miohel 1,683, being a majority for Mr Seddon of 720. A meeting of direotors of the Wairarapa Caledonian Sooiety will be held in the Club Hotel, Masterton, on Saturday, July 21st, at 2.30 p.m.

The police yesterday raided the premises known a& 1 the Shamrock Hotel, at Jnvercargill, and seized a keg of beer and a small quantity of whisky.

The Kev. A. Thompson, who has been appointed Minister of the Masterton Presbyterian Church, is expected to arrive, in Masterton during the first week in August. The monthly meeting of the Council of the Masterton Chamber of Gpmmer'je will be held on .Friday, July 20th, at 3.30 p.m., in Messrs Abraham and Williams' Farmers Room.

A Wellington telegram states that a labourer named Charles Oharman, 50 years of age, who was suffering from aa inourable cancer in the stomach shot himself dead with a revolver, at Victoria House for Ohrunio Invalids. The man had suffered great pain, and the doctors cave him only a little longer to live. A verdict of suicide while suffering greatly fro n an incurable disease >vas returned.

Or J. 0. Ewington has given noto move the following resolution at the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, to be held on July 24tu:—"That the resolution passed at the meeting of the Council on July 10th, deciding to have a steel tank for the new gas : holder be rescinded witn a view to re-opening the whole question and uonsiderina a proposal to keep the expenditure within the loan estimate."

At' the meeting of the Eketahuna County Council, on Saturday, the following resolution was passed:•'That this Counoil, though in sympathy with the proposal, cannot support the petition regarding special rates as issued by the Masterton County Counoil. This Counoil is of opinion that in distriots where community of interests exist, it would be better if- the loans of that district were consolidated, and an equal rate struck over the whole district to produce the interest." New Leasts fob Weak Lungs, Dr.Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and Consumption cures Influenza and all lung troubles. For sale by H E. Eton, Masterton. J. Baillie, Carterton and Mauriceville Co operative Store a. Ltd., Mauricevillo West.—Arm.

The weather in Wellington i& miserably wet and oold.

The deaths of foity-four persons over the age of 60 years were registered at Ghristahuroh during June, the average age being 70 years.

The annual general meeting of the* Wairarapa Racing Club will be held in the Foresters' flail, Ureytown, on Tburd ay, August 16th.

The quantity of potatoes.imported by this colony during 1905 was* 2,786 tooai valued at £16,371. The imports from America were valued at £6,941.

At the Martin borough Coursing Club's meeting, last Friday, Sponge Cake won the Maiden Stake, Kilbiroie the Supplementary Stake, Laburnum the Open Sweepstake, &ndCameronian the Consolation.

The Federal Minister for Castoma has circulated amongst his colleagues a .Bill to provide bonuses for the encouragement of rural industries. It is a short measure, and includes, it is understood, proposalsto pay bonuses to growers of cotton and coffee.

Only nine of the "life members" of the Legislate Counoil now remain: Hon. W. H. D. Baillie, Hon. O. 0. Bowen, Hon. C. J. Johnson, Hon G. McLean, Sir H. J. Miller, Hon. J. D. Ormond, Hon. H. Scotland, Hon. E. 0. J. Stevens, and the Uon. L. Walker.

At the inquest .at Balclutha, yestreday, oa the remains of Mary Farley, found among the debris of cottage that was destroyed by fire, a verdict was retruned that deceased, met her death in the fire, which burned the cottage, but that there was no evidence to show how the fire originated.—Assooation.

At the Kototawai Links to morrow the members of the Wairarapa Golf Club will play off the Victoria Cup and Challenge Shield Competitions.. The following team will play Mason Saturday:—Messrs J. C. Bidwili, W. E. Bid.will, A. Hannay, G. Hume, F. Pearoe, W. A. Ktely, W- Hume, A. C. Pearoe.

At the end of May (the last returns to band in the "Journal" of the Labour Department) the Department of Roads was employing 2,749men throughout tne colony. They were distributed as follows:—-Auck-land, 497; TeKuitl, 384; Rotorua, 224; Hiwke's Bay, 209; Taranaki 334; Wanganni, 302; Wellington, 246; Marlborough, 83; Nelson, 117; Westland, 102; Canterbury, 72; Otago, 64, Southland, 115.

The Victorian Miuister for Agriculture (Mr Swiuburne) has referred a very moot point to the Oub< toms Department, this being if, in addition to the Commonwealth mark, the States can also affix a brand to butter. Sir W. Lyne is of opinion that if the State brand represents a superior teat to that applied by., the Commonwealth it can be used by th» State in addition to the Commonwealth mark. The points to be-' awarded under the Commonwealth regulations will be 50 per oent for flavour, 30 for texture, and 20 for condition.

Daring the hearing of a case at the Collingwood Court, Victoria, on June 28th, when one William Ward* was called, upon to show why h© should not contribute to the support of his son, at present in the care of the Department for Negleoted Children, Emil Creed, an officer of the 1 department, stated that the - police found the boy in an apparently unoared for state in charge of two Indians, who employed him to gather and sell ferns. The Indians had produced three formal receipts, witnessed and stamped, showing that the boy had been passed over to them by the father. The latter was ordered to pay 4s per week.

It seems anomalous that while the Victorian Government is providing State relief works for many hundreds ol unemployed, and meals for hungry school ohildren, the Premier should be boasting of the unexampled general prosperity, says a Melbourne paper. The State revenue was never before so high. "We have paid off more of our debts this year," said Mr Bent, "than we have done since we incurred them. The position is altogether first-class, and don't you forget it." He added that he had reoeived a telegram from the Premier of South Australia (Mr Price): —"Aooept heartiest congratulations on splendid result of year's finanoes, whioh are most gratifying."

The splendid revenue reoeived by the Stute of Victoria for the year ending June 30th, 1906, is .tbe highest reached in its history, making allowance for tbe share now retained by tne Commonwealth. In 1888-9, when the land boom was at its height, the Victorian revenue reached the figure of £8,731,256, and the revenue 'for the past year, £7,797,626—added to the sum now retained by the Commonwealth to oarry out its services, £1,196,439—• makes a total of £9,994,065, or £162,810 more than that of the boom year. The lowest revenue sinoe 1888-9 was in 1895-6, when it fell to £6,458,682, and it has since gradually risen, until reaching the magnificent result of the year just olosed.

FACTS ESTABLISHED AT COURT. In an action, the cause of which wa flagrant misuse of our firm name and other gross misrepresentation by an imi tating company, which was tried before his Honor, Ch ; ef Justice J. Madden, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., in the Supreme Court, at Melbourne, the prosecution showed:— 1. That Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract contains all medical constituents of the eucalypti, in a highly refined and pure form. 2. That it is much more powerfully healing (antiseptic) than ordinary eucalyptus preparatibns. 3. That it does' not depress the heart like ordinary eucalyptus preparations. 4. That it contains no harmful ingredients, and That it is highly commended by many authorities for the last 30 years as a safe, reliable and effective remedy. Some imitators have tried to deceive the public by simulating our get-up; others have relied on the "just as good" game. Therefore take caro and ootain the GENUINE SANDER AND SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.

First Business Man: " I see that Mr Up-to-date has just had that old-fashisned shop Iront of his taken out and plate glass put in." t Second "Yes! He got Robt. J Lyttle to do it, and is perfectly satisfied with the job.'' First Ditto: " I think I will get an estimate from him for mine too,"

For Childrenls : Hacking Cough at Might Woods' Great Peppermint Clare, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle

Tbe Department of Agriculture Is considering the advisableneaa of in • troduoing Australian and Chinese quail into the oolony. Mr H. Clifford, of the Otaki telegraph office, has been transferred to Gore, Otago. He will be succeeded by Mr Wyles, of Eketahuna. A Liverpool firm of meat preservers includes in the advertisement of Its wares the assurance thai "we eat them ourselveß." The plans for rebuilding San jj'ranoisoo will include a 15-storey steel building constructed after the manner of a ship. All the walls are to be of steel plates. It is proposed to hold an Australian Exhibition in London next year and a sub-committee of the Agents-General has been appointed to draw up a report on the subject. The newspaper Soir, Paris, published a telegram from Rome recently, stating that the Pope bad had a fresh heart attack, and that his heart was beating in an irregular manner. Large numbers of Cornish miners are returning from South Africa. They are dissatisfied with the conditions which prevail in the Transvaal, and are attracted by tbe mining boom at home, where wages are higher than they have been for a great many years. < A Paris newspaper says that Queen Ena carried with her to Spain a dowrj of 750,000 pesetas, and not £1,600,000, as reported. The value of the jewels King Alfonso has given to her is £IO,OOO. It is understood that N his Majesty intends to make Queen Ena present of a magnificent pearl "necklace, a diamond brooch, valued at £40,000, a crown, a diadem, and a diamond necklace. With respect to the North Island Main Trunk railway, the Premier says that the number of workmen now engaged in the work, exclusive of tbe general staff, is 2,300. Preparations are now well forward for launching out more extensively when more settled weather approaches. Mr Hall-Jones sees no reason to depart from tbe opinion expressed some time ago, that trains will be running through to Auckland before Christmas, 1908. The chemistry division of tb« Department of Agriculture, Wellington, has reoeived samples! of sugar beet grown at 'the Government experimental farm 'at RuHkura, Waiuato, for analysis. They are very good roots of the right size for sugar beet, not too watery, and fairly rich in sugar. The roots average about six pounds in weight. The analysis, tbe result of which is being watched with |interest by Waikato growers, is not yet completed. Speaking at a meeting, last week, of the Auckland branch of the International Arbitration and Peaoe Association, Mr J. E. Taylor urged that "some steps should be taken with a view to approaching the Defence Department to take into consideration the question of withdrawing the prinoiple of military training in our public schools." The Rev. M. Walker seconded. The secretary pointed out that the provision for military training in the public schools was embodied in the Education Act. The motion was carried. The Wairoa Guardian says:—At the pa over the river there has been some excitement recently. The oropbetess Hiki Pobi is alleged to have effeoted several marvellous oures. In ojm case a woman of 75, who had been totally blind for two years, is stated to have had her eyesight restored.. Anoher woman was relieved who had been deaf and dumb. Several other miracles are attributed to tbe prietess. The other day an imposing ceremony was performed. A girl of 17 was the principal bride.. Nine wahines were dressed as brides, their ages ranging from 20 years to 70 years. A considerble amount of brandy is being consumed. Hundreds ut natives from tne surrounding country have been visiting the prophetess, and as a consequence there is considerable orowding in the whares, which are in a foetid oondiion. The oredulonta natives are entertaining their visitors well, but certainly some authority should step in to prevent the abnormal [consumption of brandy, especially among the women.

No matter where you purpose travelling—either in New Zealand or to other countries—you will fipd that the cheapest and best way to ensure prompt delivery of your luggage is to give it into the charge of J. J. Curtis and Co.* Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Write for further par ticulars.—Advt. Can be Depended Upon. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera, a"d diarrhoea Bemedy is the most successful medi cine in use for bowel complaints. Cures griping, all kinds of diarrhoea, and at the first unusual looseness of the bowel should be taken. It can be depended upon even in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by T, G. Mason Masterton. Da Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment Cures Ebeumatism. It will penetrate to your very bones, sooth and subdue the pain. Bub it iii freely. It will not blister or burn the skin, Bub it in, and the pain will stop. It can't help but do you good. For sale by H.'E. Eton, Masterton, 3: JBaillie, Carterton, and Mauriceville Coop erative Store Co., Ltd., Mauriceville West. —Advt. Not Inherited. Onlv a small percentage of the millions that have consumption inherited ft!. In nearly every instance it was a neglected cough or cold that developed weak lungs; and Consumption followed- If Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy is taken right at the beginning, it checks the cough, soothes and heals the lungs, and assists Nature to hrow off the disease. Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy always cures. For sale by T. G. Mason, Masterton. Youh Monet Back. As a special recommendation to induce you to try Chamberlain's Cough remedy we authorise every chemist or storekeeper who sells it to guarantee it will give satisfaction, or refund the money. Under this guarantee you cannot afford to hesitate, when, as any medical man will tell .you,, yon are endangering your life by neglect ing a cough or cold. Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy not merely relieves, but oures. It is pleasant to take, and is free from all poisons. Sold and guaranteed by T. G. Maßon,Masterton.

A visitor to Wellington states that potatoes are so scarce in the Empire City that kumeras and pumpkins are to be. found as a substitute on many tables.

The increasing recognition of the importance of technical instruction in the proper methods of judging wool and preparing it for market is shown by the unusual demand for instruction at the Obristohuroh technioal classes*' > >

Mr W. J. Bryan, the Democratic oandidate for the Presidency of the United States, in 1886 and 1900, is now touring the world. Writing to Mr Max Hirsoh, of Melbourne, he stated 'that he expects to reach Australia in December.

The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Borough Works Committee will be held this evening. t% large amount of business is to be trans aoted, including the re-opening of the loan schedule. Tbe estimates for the year 1906-7 may also be consideied.

A meetingof the Committee of tbe Wairarapa Coursing Club was beld in tbe Central Hotel lash eveoiag. Mr G. G. Cork (president) in the chair. It was decided to r n a Ladies Bracelet, a Sapling Stake, aud an Open Maiden Stake, at the meeting to be beld on August 9th and 10th; all dogs in the Ladies' Bracelet to be nominated by a lady. Tbe secretary was instruated to make the necessary anangements for obtaining hares for the meeting. During the eleventh week ot the New Zealand Utility Poultry Club's Egg-laying Competition, at Lincoln College, 565 eggs were laid, making a total to date of 5,524. The highest totals for the week were:-—J, Asbton's Silver Wyandottes, 26; W. Mcßae's Peacocks, 20; Mrs Gordon's Brown Leglfornß, 18. The highent totals to date are:—M. Blanch's Silver Wyandottes, 153; J. Ashton's Silver Wyandottes, 144: H. Pannell's Buff Leghorns, 141.—Association. At Wellington, yesterday, Ernest Carl Max Mielsoh, appeared on remand before Dr. A. M'Artbur, S.M., charged with having on Jane 23rd, 1906, at Wellington, attempted to murder his wife, Maria Rosina Eleanor Mielsnh. Chief-Detec-tive M'Gratb applied for a remand until next Monday on the ground that Mrs Mielsoh, at present in the hospital suffering from the effects of a blow on the head witn an axe, was not yet able to appear in court. The application was granted. The accused appeared \ little concerned about bis position.

Witn reference to tbe Hutt Borough Council's proposal, to form a deputation from tb«s "various local bodies interested to wait on the Minister of Railways with a view to having a new railway line opened from Wellington to WairaraDa, via Wainui-o-mata, the Eketahuna County Council have decided that they cannot altogether agree wib tbe proposals of the Hutt Council, but they will suppor: any proposal lo shorten the present route from Wairarapa to Wellington, dr lessen the grade of tbe Rimutaka incline.

Tbe fortnightly meeting of tne Masterton Oddfellows Lodge was held last evening, Bro. P. Smith, H.G., occupying the chair. The members of the Lodge unanimously decided to donate the sum of £4 towards their distressed Brothers in San Francisco. Dr Cowie was accepted as one of the Lodge Surgeons. Three new members were duly initiated into the Order, Bro. S. Dengarde, acting as Initiating Master. Seven friends were proposed for admittance into the Lodge. Tbe following were duly installed to their respective offices:—Bro. Smith, asG.M.; Bro. D. MoKenzie, N.G.; Bro. Jas. Lyall, V.G.; and Bro. E. MoCord, E.S. Bro. Dengarde aoted as Installing Master.

An advertiser wants to purchase a second-hand bicycle.

Mr H. Lett, Kuripuni, wants to purchase a light single-furrow plough.

A reward is offered for the recovery of a bay gelding lost from the Morrison's Bush Hotel.

The owner of a dark bay horse, found on Mr A. E. Clarke's property at Kopuaranga, ie notified elsewhere that he oan have same on paying all expenses. Mr C. E. Daniell makes a display in his w/lndow of a fine assortment of oarpenter's tools. These are from the best known makers, and are sold at Wellington prioes. Messrs Varnham and Rose invite tenders, to close on Monday next, for the erection of stable and cart shed. The firm also invite tenders, to close on Wednesday, July 25tb, for the erection of a /two-storied brick building in Queen Street. Messrs J. T Barry and Co., land agents, Feilding, advertise for sale the lease of a livery usable in Feilding with horses and plant complete. The same firm havejforplea billiard saloon v?ith table and all requisites. The lease of the stables has four years aud the billiard saloon five years to run.

Mr Newtoi King, aijotioneor and land agent, New Plymouth, advertises particulars of several farm and station properties ranging in area from 1,000 acres to 3,300 acres. Wlr King, who has an intimate knowledge of the properties, is able to state that they are all sound and profitable investments.

Dn. Sheldon's Tabule Dioetives. Taken after meals, digest the food. Thh is the natural cure for indigestion. Food half digested is poison, as it creates gas, acidity, palpitation of the heart, headaches, and many other troubles. When you take Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tabules you can feel certain you are not taking into your system any strong medioine or powerful drug, but simple the natural digestive elements which every weak stomach lacks. on 9 or two taken after each meal will positively cure indigestion, dyspepsia, and all stomach troubles. IV sale by H. E. Eton. Masterton, and J. Baillie, Carterton, and Mauriceville Co-operative Store Co., Ltd., Mauriceville West.—-Advt. Stubbobn Cough Cured. There is no danger of pneumonia or consumption or other serious lung trouble, if Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy is taken, as it will cure the most stubborn coughs the dangerous kind that settle on the lungs and may develop into pneumonia overnight. For sale by T. G. Mason, Master ton. For Bronohial Coughs and Colds, Wood's Great Peppermin Cure, 1/6 and 2/6]p« bottle