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Bush Advocate, Volume XVI, Issue 230, 1 February 1904, Page 4

h rcnrciuHL ounnina nniLnni STATION. It is not generally known that in Scotland, not more thuß three miles out of Glasgow, there is a tire raging at a railway station which has boen go^ng on for months and, notwithstanding that tons of water have been poured upon tnis insidious firo, it cannot be put out. It Seems incredible, bnt it is nevertheless true. Tho details are as follows : — Several months ago a waste piece of ground close to the station was wanted by the railway company as a siding". The level of this ground I was too low, so truckloads of refuse were ' "dumped" on it to bring it to a necessary level. A large proportion of this refuse consisted of rotting vegetation, and in the course of a little time it heated so much that combustion set in and started not only a smouldoring -are, but flames actually burst through the ground. Attempts were mado to quell this fire, and it was thought, after several weeks of hard work and tons of water, that it had been put out. What was the surprise, however, to see it break out afresh in another place and nearer the station. Fears then, began to be felt for the safety of the station buildings, especially as the main double line to important coast and country towns led through jt. Fresh energy wns then brought to bear and much more water was pourod on this fire, which seemed to have its stronghold in the bowels of the earth, but from the volume of steam and smoke issuing from innumerable crevices it was seen that the lire demon was resisting all efforts, and was slowly creeping nearer and nearer to the foundations of the railway station. It was now whispered and soon, became known that the station had originally been built upon a sort of shale which came out of the mines in the near neighbourhood years ago. These shale mounds have been known to take years burning right through, and the stench from them is anythig but pleasant. Now, when, it became known that the fire referred to was gradually eating jts way to the foundations I of the station, a mild sort of alarm began to be felt, not jniy by the railway company, but the aristocratic passengers who daily use this suburban station. For the mines have been worked out, and hundreds of beautiful villas have arisen out of their ashes — sp to speak. The fire gainod ground every day, until by-and-bye it reached beneath one of the platforms, and any day thereafter might be seen the novelty of a crowd of people waiting on a platform from the chinks and crevices of which were rising in many places jets of steam from the fire below. Such a volume of water was .kept continually playing upon it that actual flames were prevented from showing above ground, but any casual observer could see the evidences of the great heat below. In time it was observed: that the foundations of the station were settlin-g and cracJcing and twisting in many places, and all sorts of efforts had to be resorted to to keep the buifcHog from being permanently injured. The fire has reached under the main line of the track, and it is one of the curiosities of the neighbourhood to see the jets of steam and smoke issuing from between the sleepers. It is now a foregone conclusion that the fire cannot be. extinguish;ed, and it is being left to have its own sweet way and bunn itself out. When this will happen nobody knows, as there is a large part of the station not yet reached ; and as this has been going on for many months it is qujte probable that this fire in the bowels of the eai-th will go on sapping under the station until the buildings tumble about the passengers' ears. SOUTHERN PKAISE FOR SHEIJMO Kheumo, the great rheumatic medicine has only just been introduced into tbe South Island, and already its praises are being sung. Mr W. Newton, Carrier, Sjdenham, writes Ist October, 1903,— •• A few days ago I had a very bad attack of Rheumatic Goat, and on the recommenda- . tion of a frieod, purchased a bottle of Rhetno from Mr MoFerrao, Chemist, of Christchurch, The effect was magical, and before I had taken the contents of one bottle the excruciating pains had entirely left me, and I am pleased to say I have hadno return of them. Your remedy is a splendid one, and I shall not hesitate to induce any sufferers to nse it." Sold by chemists and stores at 2a 6<i and 4s 6d per bottle. Wholesale agents, N.Z. Drug Co. Summer complaint is the children's most dangerous enemy and the mother's most dreaded foe. Immediate and proper treatment is always necessary. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, given according to directions, is the most effectual remedy known. For sale by F. Jeffery. The latest Swift bicycle has every improvement. lis quality is the highest. On sale by E. A. Baosom at £22 10s (freewheel). Phenomenon lamps 10s 61 each. — Advt. " WANTED KNOWN PRODUCE any Dannevirke or X Palmerston Cash Price List, and Fkbnoh & Co. will go ONJfI BETTER. Woodville Central Agricultural and Pastoral Association. TWELFTH Annual Show. WEDNESDAY, 3rd FEBRUARY, 1904. Entries close January 19, 1904. Entries will be received by Mr T. Bain, High-street j Mr J. Young, i Messrs Abraham and Williams) Dannevirke ; or KOWt FEISNELL Secretary, Woodville. pYPHERS INCUBATOR. Abso\J lutely the best machine on the market. Simplicity itself. Anyone can run one of these machines. Capacity, 60 to 300 eggs, or made to order 20,000. Agent for the Dannevirke district : H. G. SHANNON. Are you going to Palmerston ? Yes. WELL, MAKE A POINT OF CALLING ON , Harry PalmerHIS SHOWROOM is vow stocked with FURNITURE of every kind, while his stock of RATTAN & WICKER WARE is something out of the ordinary, and so CHEAP. H4HRY PALMER, PIG, PRODUCE. & POULTRY AUCTIONEER, Holds his Market Sale every SATURDAY, at 12 noon, and. if you are in town it will be worth your while to lefdk io. '