The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1886.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2331, 26 June 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1886.

Thp Goveriimont kvo (fed a reward' " « £2OO for the apprehension of Caffrey 1 and Pen-n, who are charged with murder, w ™ Giwernment lias also communicated 51 with Suva and Levuka, and warned all fi stationsthe East Coast of Now Zea- si land to keep a look out for them. 8i Aimiral Tyron has been eommunicated * with asking if he can. five auy assistance. 1]

the Daily Lilegnipliis responsible. I'nr till) following suui of two thousand pounds in hard cash haaialready left Feildinp for. Kim hurley. In one df the banks in Wellington, on Saturday, iQVOI' six hundred' notes were exchanged for sovereigns in a couple of hours by persons about to proceed to Kimberley.

Flour having rison £2 per ton, .the, local bakers have raised the ?lb loaf 'a half-penny.. Vi hou ilour goes down the price of bread will be reduced. Not so with butchers. Tile retail price of meat remained precisely the same when fat bullocks went down fifty,per cent in value, 'W itli all the competition aiiioiiust butchers, and meat hawkers, meat is at least fifty pur cent dearer than it' ought to be,—Napier Telegraph,.I Wits at. a pantomiiie (wrote an English journalist) the bthor day with a boy of J not a precocious boy. Tho demon brought in the usual banquet, with a huge bottle of champagne. "Let us," said the wow limn, "have somefeA lie took oft the cork, and lo [ there issiied Haines and ii shower of sparks. Some of the childrenßhouted with surprise and delist. JNot au this boy. Ho did not laugh. He said, without ;i smilo, 1 Potaßaic chlorate.' 1 Ins is the only way they could have ilono it. This comes of a chemical class.

I'roin Wellington tlie correspondent of the Christchurch Press writes: "The report that comes to me on apparently authority, is that Ministers will recommend a diminution of the numerical strength of the Lower House from ninetyfive to eighty members, that is to say, taking off fifteen; (2) the readjustment of boundaries and an allocation strictly on a population basis. It is asserted that, the Premier warmly favors this course, and is disposed to insist upon it; also that Major. Atkinson is greatly favorable to it and will cordially assist the Government in carrying it out, Further it is alleged that most of th« city representatives would support such a step, and that a majority of the present Housa will be tor it, Indeed I hear that the card has been already pricked off and a careful can vttas made, with the result tlmt a substantial majority is found to be in favour of the reduction on the score of economy. On'the other hand, strenuous opposition is expected from districts likely to suitor most from the deprivation of representatives under this plan, especially Nelson Marlborough, and certain parts of Canterbury, which would lose members under such a system of redistribution. If these anticipations prove correct there is some tough work in store for the session yet.

I A writer in the Dunedin Star on the I Jubilee question says:—"How intensely loyal some of our citizens are, and how fond of showing their loyalty by indulging in a public holiday.. Just now a favorable opportunity presents itself, and many volunteers step forward to suggest tho enevitablo holiday, These disinterested and loyal holiday-makers, I notice never appear to vent their patriotic feelings in any other way than that of obtaining a day's respite from the round of daily life. They never propose to raise a bonus for the Queen out of their own pockets, nor even to prepare a grand album with views of the lakes and mountains that have been affected by ihe volcanic disturbances in the North Island to send as a present to her. He! tho patriotic sentiment always appears in the same guise—a holiday. On this occasion excuse is the 11 fiftieth anniversary of our Gracious Sovereign Queen Victoria's recession to the throne of Great, Britain." The graciousness of Her Majesty in allowing herself to reign over us for fifty years is, I admit, almost unparalleled in the pages of history; and that her reign has been a period of great peace (except such trifling wars as the Crimean, the Chinese, tho Afghanistan, the Zulu, tho Ashantee, the Egyptian, together with the Indian Mutiny, etc j That her reign has beon a. time of great peace, any candid observer will at once admit-not, by the way, that that litis anything to do with the question. Notwithstanding the cogent reasons given for having a holiday next Monday, somehow 1 fail to grasp tho idea. 1 cannot seo anv good in a demonstration such as is proposed-! demonstration I sadly fear that will never be related to Her Majesty.

Tlio Argus correspondent at Thursday Islands (Torres Straits) relates the following incident: —We have recently had a murder committed which is remarkable for cool-booded actrocity. The victim, an Arab, was sleeping on the Verandah of a Malay boarding-house, a few feet apart from some Malays. These men saw him ; lying there asleep, rolled in his blanket, when tlioy turned in about lvilf-paat ten o'clock Nothing was heard through the night, hut when the servant came to sweop the verandah in the morning, the mail was still lying thoro, apparently asleep. _ He attempted to rouse him, ant( found him dead. Thti subsequent examination and medical testimony showed that the murdered man was probably lying on his back asleep when the murderer crept up from behind, and with one blow drove his .cnife through the blanket and shirt into the man's chest, piercing the breast-bone and entering the upper portion of the liearfc. . The fatal blow was evidently struck with the greatest coolness and deliberation, as the cut was so cleanly made and clearly defined that the medical man was able to describe the shape of the weapon from the point to the hilt most minutely. The evidence given by the Malay witnesses at the enquiry was very eontiictmy and coti: tradietory, but'did not throw any light whatever either 011 the probable motive for the erime or on the crime itself. I

In these days of enterprise and innovation it does not do to be surprised at anything new ; but the following scheme is somewhat uncanny and blood-curdling. It is proposed to adapt electricity to an entirely new use, namely to cremation. At present the details ; are scanty, and, while cremation by fire is not allowed,' it is perhaps early in the day to talk of employing electricity for that purpose. The process as follows .—The body being shrouded in sheets made of asbestos, is laid upon a frame composed of fin;.' brick, wliilo at the head and feet are large copper plates, to which the leads from specially constructed dynamos of large electromotive force areattached. The My apparently occupies the position of a illanientuiaii incandescentlamp,andupon the current being passed .through it, would be instantly ciirbimistjil; u'luld as the air would liavo free access to it, the process of destruction, orratherdecoiiiposition, would be immediate. This process appears to jmvo the recommendation of (Treat rapidity of action, and freedom from many of the objections to cremation in the ordinary way, and' admits- of sovtiral little improvements upon: all recognised forms of burial; it might be so arranged that the next of kin or the chief mourner should with his own hand pi-ess the kimli sending the Current through the body, and thus have the melancholy satisfaction, of performing the last sad rites. We do iiot know the inventor's naine-Exchaii^e.

Btudt Kconqmt Hearing from ovcrypno T mot tliat the Wairarapa Clothing Factory was the cheapest mill boat .House in the. district for Mens', Boy's arid Youth's clothing, i thought I would give it a ti ial, which I. did, and to my jßiirjirißC I got a twoed suit, all" wool,- crimeaji shirt, flannel undershirt ami pants, a. French felt hat, collar, handkerchief and sox, for the sniall sum of 60s, I've paid elaewliere for tho ssmo goods £5 JOs. My advice, therefore, to everyone is to call at the Wairarapa Clothing .Factory, next the Empire Hotel, where every? thing is good aritl very choap.^Aßyf,

l v lio regular monthly meeting of. the banners' (Jlub takes place this afternoon. Tenders are invited for bush felling. Particulars can Iw obtained from Mr R. bright, Greytown, or Mr J. 6. Dagg, Fernridge, Our Sydney telegrams state that potato eshave fallen considerably in value; seventy shillings' per ton is now quoted as against eighty-live last week.

Notwithstanding the inclement weather on ThulaJay evening -the Carterton Voluiilcur Soiree in the Town 11 all was patronised to the extent of between forty and lifl.y couples, , The Conmiitleo to arrange fur the Oddfellows' annual ball me', yesterday, and decided the event should take place., on Wednesday, July 21, tickets for admission should be 7s (id each, and by invitation only, The usual meeting of Ihe Masterton I'reetliought Association is announced for to-morrow evening m the Theatre Royal, After the programme of musical selections, songs, etc., is gone through, a meeting of members will be hold. The Management Committee of the Wairarapa Rugby Football Union will meet-at the White Hart Hotel, Carterton, on Thursday evening next, to arrange among other matters, matches ■ with the Wellington and Sydney Unions. The train from Mauriceville arrived at the Masterton station this morning with a number of through passengers a quarter of an hou.' after the Wellington train had taken its departure. A slidit alteration in the time-table would, no doubt, prove a boon to the travelling public. In consequence of the'inclemency of the weather the Gcorgie Sinithson entertainment advertised for last night was postponed. It will bo produced at the theatre Royal on Wednesday next. ft either permitting, the Volunteer Land will perforin the following programme in tho Park to-morrow afternoon

:it 2.30 : Match, Companion in Anns; selection, Ninette; cornet solo, Rippling Rill; valsc, La Fillo Du Tambour Major; overture. Lii Cuurramie D'Or; gloria, Mozmt's 12th Mass. Tho postponed entertainment of the Good Templars will take place on Monday next, and should prove a great success. In addition to addresses, there will he songs, readings, recitations, and a phrenological lecture. Messrs Gant, \\ ickerson, lfcisenberg, Langenseipen, and others will take part in the programme. Ihe entertainment by the Masterton Christys in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Society is announced fur Tuesday Otli July. The first part will consist of the usual chair business, and Ballads, songs, and dances, and a farce is setdowi'i in tlis bill for the second part. The meinbeu have been practising for some time past for this entertainment, and considering the charitable object the funds are to be devoted to, a full house can be confidently looked forward to. The Manawatu Times says in the recent case tried in Wellington, Horace Baker v 1. K. McDonald the question at issue was whether the defendant was entitled to charge commission on the reserved prices of certain unsold properties which had been sold by him. It appeared that defendant had employed by the plaintiff's agents to sell certain sections of land at Pahiatua. Properties were sold to the amount of £1,190, but others wero bought in at the reserve prices for £3,033, and the defendant deducted £75 lGsfld from tho proceeds of the sale as commission upon the latter part of the transaction, Plaintiff now sought to recover the smm deducted. His Worship held that tho defendant had contracted to do the work at the rates charged in Niipiel, and, according to the evidence, was not therefore entitled to charge commission on the reserve prices. Judgment was given for plaintit) tor the ainonnt claimed, with costs £'B 4s.

Wo have received Messrs Williamson and Co's Share report and Investors' (nude tor the month ending June 23rd It concilia, in addition to share rates, a great deal of useful information, Speaking of the Woollen Factory tho report «tys; "After three years' of hard, laborious, initiatory work, the Wellington Woollen Company enter? this month upon its manufacturing career. Probably no more important career was over launched in the province, and certainly none with better prospects of success. Henceforth it may be _ assumed, a constant How of capital will circulate from this centre, nnding its way into every nook and corner in the country. This magnificent establishment, destined to provide clothin® food, employ for hundreds, is a standi!?' momtment of ability and determined energy overcoming difficulties almost insurmountable. No words of praise are strong onuugh to bestow on those who have brought the Company to its present position. So also to the splendid body of shareholders, both in number and degree who have responded to calls in a manner unpruwdentud. Surely they now deserve a rich reward. Shares are in demand at quoted price, with a strong upward tondoncy," The Hospital Committee acted in a questionable maimer yesterday in reference to accepting a tender for tho erection nf a fever ward. Three tenders were received, the amounts being £999 £IOOO and £l3lO. The geneml practX public bodies—and the only defensible one-is to accept the lowest tender sent sent in, taking sureties for the completion of the work. The building committee however, recommended that the tender at £IOOO should be accepied, and Mr H. .WiUiaiiia thought it necessary to explain why this course was adopted. With all due deference to Mr Williams we think Ins explanation, apology, or whatever it was, a very lame one. He said that the person who sent in the lowest tender seemed to be an "unknown man," the next tenderer being " a man known to be carrying out some drainage works. If there had been an enormus disparity between the two tenders the 'unknown man" plea might have seemed more reasonable, but with only £1 be-. tween the parties the excuse made appaars j absurd, The contractor has to find sureties for the duo completion of the \ work, and how the building committee j found out tho accepted tenderer was i better able to find sureties than was the '' unknown man," must remain a puzzle to the uninitiated. A private individual who calls tondors'fur work rarely departs from tho practice of accepting tho lowest one, but if he does he is spending his own money, and can favor whom he pleases at his own expense. The Hospital Hoard deals with public funds, and we ' consider their action in not accepting the : lowest tender is open to the gravest ! objection.—Hawkes Bay Herald. j ■ Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter maim 1 factory. All Bhmh guaranteed of tlie very \m fecription Price list on application to . K. ». Helm (late Henn and Hansen. Poneke I

Coughs, Coi.ds, Bronchitis, &o„ are .quickly cured by using Baxter's celebrated Lung Preserver." This old established, popumr modicme is pleasant to the ualate adn uglily extolled by the menibors of the medical, egal, and clerical professions, Sold bv all ussssssa *•«*•&! time am running Macintoshes and Overcoats \ at prices which defy any house in the Wei- i, mgton District to approach. Bylseiidiug the longtlnjhich you require in inches, you can be supplied with a grand Tweed Macintosh for 27/b, honestly worth £3, Give mo a trial ih HN t w°?r T' th0 r ? eo P le '» Clothier, Willis- I sti-eet, Wellington.—[Advt,] If

An open meeting in eoiihection with the Masterton Plicon Uktdge.is-auii<iuiiecd'' for Monday evening next Messrs Lowes & lorns announce a list of entries for their next Carterton: stock 'sale mTuesday, the 2!)tliinst, We give a summary 'if the Public Works Statement ii< our to-day¥'issuo from which it will be seen that it is proposed to extend the Railway to Eketahuna as soon as Parliament sanctions the expenditure. We draw attention to Mr F. H, Wood's advertisement of his fortnightly stock sillo at Taratahi. This list is a long one, embracing sheep i.f all classes, cattle, horses, and pigs.

Instructions have been given by. the Postal Department for tho mail ooacli to run right through to Tahoriate ojrund after r.lie first proximo instead of'stoDpini; at Woodville. U *

Messrs Lowes and lorns have been appointed agents for Nbwljmd? and Pomfrey's celebrated chemical manures, Samples may be seen at their office,

We (Daily Telegraph), learn from Weilington that the coinimtteu to "'empire into the Government Life Insurance Association are strongly in favor of recommending that tlio. institution bo handed back to thejibvurnmuiit If.'inuih a proposal be made, and Parliament acts upon it, we should not be surprised if Sir Julius Vogel were to get the appointment of General Manager at £2OOO a year, and soint! fat billets of the Driver class be created for Ministerial supporters.

A little buy between six and seven yearn of age named George Blane was kicked bv a horse in Kurupuni yesterday afternoon. The hoof of' -'the a'niiiial struck- the boy in the face breaking the bridge of his nose and severely cutting the temple, Dr Heard is in attendance on the sufferer, but the exact extent of tlfe injury is not yet ascertainable. George Blane is a I'randson of Mr T„ W. SliHte.

In view of tho forthcoming meeting heiv oil the rabbit, question ivo reproduce the following facts taken from correspondence between the local "Woolgrowers' Association and the Association of Australasia, and published by Hie Christchurch Press. The .AustralianGovernments are going to considerable expense with the view to exterminate the rabbits 1 " Recognising the great, value of wire netting in extermination, the Governments of Victoria and Now South Wales have respectively ordered 250 ami 300 miles of rabbit proof netting. South Australia and Queensland are also ordering large quantities. The netting generally used is ljjin mesh of No. 17 wire,* sunk Uiu in the ground, and 3ft, out of the ground. It may be noledthat a 'compound' fence is largely used here, viz., rabbit proof netting (l§in) iilt above ground, and wild dog proof (4in mesh) to an additional height of 2ft. The portion of netting laid in tiie ground should he covered with some anti-rust preparation. ."Wiro netting imported for rabbit fencing has the 15 per cent duty remitted,' or ■rather the Government pay a bonus of £5 per uiile for each mile of rabbit proof fencing erected on freehold land." The English colony in Brussel's has lately established a football club, and one of the papers gives the following account of a recent match, ut The arena was indicated by a row of flags. Tho ball was solemnly placed between the two camps, A vigorous kick announced the beginning of the game. A number of young men are at once seen roliin" on the ground, entangling one another mid hustling each other about. As soon as one of the players, bruised and lacerated, seizes the ball, a mob pursues him throws him over buries him beneath a pilo of arms and legs, and seizes bv force the precious prey which tho poor "fellow presses to his heart. A curious effect is the grave silence during tho battle ; these young gentlemen are careful not' to look as if_ they were there for play. The frenzied and brutal strife lasted for more than an hour. Many passers, by, noticing the pitiable condition of the players, inquired if there had been an accident. ' No, it is only the English amusing themselves, Mr A.M. Johnson in a letter to the Colonial Secretary, says:—"l beg to convey my thanks for the 1,000 ova kindly allotted to me by Government." He then

goes on to say that the sniallness of the eggs recently imported would have caused <loubt as to whether they were salmon, had they not been sent by a pisciculturist of standing, lie found, also, an astonishing number of "deformed tisli." The The Secretary to the Dunediu Acclimatisation Society had written him : "That out of the 90,000 received by him, there is a comparatively large percentage of good eggs, and that they wore hatching much better and stronger than the lon brought out by MrFarrin in the Kaikoura last year." Mr Johnston' proceeds: " I ■consider the most iinpnrtand point on our •side to be tire' treatment of the ova from •the opeiing of the ice house till it is placed in the hatching boxes. It is during that tune that the greatest mischief has ken done, and, although not perceptible < at the time, the constitution of the fish is "weakened and ruined. The 1033 from this cause out of the lonic shipment may he estimated at least at 110 per cent." In conclusion, Mr Johnson expresses the hope that Government will give him encouragement as a fish culturiat.—Lyttel-' ton Times.

. Files of tin? Panama Star and Herald just received give long accounts of the arrival and reception at Colon and Panama of M. Ferdinand de Lesseps and his party, who left Southampton 011 Jan. 28 in the Royal Mail Company's steamship Medway. The vessel arrived at Colon on Feb. 17, where M. Charles de Lesseps welcomed his father. On the 20th, after a visit to Christopal and Colon, M. de

U'sscps went to Panamaand for.the next week was occupied in visiting tin:' works in progress for the canal. On the' 27th the Duke of Sutherland entertained the party 011 board his yacht the Sahs Pe'ur, and afterwards he accompanied M. de Lesseps during his inspection. Whatever the great engineer went he was' greeted with enthusiasm by crowds of people of all classes, dignitaries of Church and State met him and presented him with addresses of welcome, ladies offered., him flowers, imposing processions marched before him, soldiers presented arms, dags shields, and garlands, decorated the houses as lie passed, and altogether the visit seems to have caused great excitement and delight to the inhabitants of all j the cities he visited. ,

Hooper and Co.'s Monster Sale commenced this morning. Drapery, Milliccry, Men's, zioys, and i oiitlia' clothing will be submitted to the public regardless of cost. Hooper and Co. s Sales arc admitted to be the only genuino. Buyers should therefore call early and get the first choice.—Advt.