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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4904, 3 May 1887, Page 2

Mr J. D. Ormond proceeded to Wellington yesterday by the early train. It was a subject of general regret that he walked very lame from sciatica, as he .was crossing the station platform. Captain Russell joined the train at Hastings, so both our representatires will take their seats in the House this afternoon.

For tho last three days, says a "Wellington telegram, " tho weather has been wet and misorable." For the last few days in Ha wife's Bay the weather has been wet, which has made ererybody happy. Each drop of rain is worth its weight in—in water.

It has boon suggested that the fire in the Wellington post office was caused by the practice of keeping a pot over a gas jet for the purpose of heating sealing wax for closing the mail bags. The pot was hung close to the lift which spread the flames upwards so rapidly, and the theory i.s that tho gas jet may not have been turned out, that the wax boiled over, caught fire, and so set fire to the lift. Just about where the pot was placed a large hole has been burned completely through the flooring, which is not the case anywhere else, and this fact would seem to support the probability of the fire having started in some such way as described.

An ex-Mayor of Masterton, yesterday convicted of forgery, was to-day sent to ponal servitude for three years.

The Napier Tradesmen's Athletic Club, opened their gymnasium for the winter in Waterworth's Hall last night, when there was a capital attendance, some sixty members being present. Entries also closed for tiie principal events in connection with the! public sports meeting to be held shortly, and besides a large number of local sports nominating, there were also entries received from outside the district. After members had indulged in the gymnasium, a committee meeting was held, and soma routine business having been transacted, twentysoven members were elected. For the special prizes which had been presented by the vice-presidents of the Club, a hearty vote of thanks was passed. Entries for the bracelet event it was decided should be left open till next Friday evening.

The Public "Works Committee last night agreed to recommend the Council as follows:—1. That the overseer's report be adopted. 2. That the footpath in Dickensstreet and Emerson-street be repaired. 3. That the footpaths in Dalton-street, from Dickons-street to Kaffles-street, t>e repaired with sand. , 4. That a fire-alarm be fixed from Captain Cohen's house to Superintendent Waterworth'B. 5. That tho first and third portions of Superintendent Wilkie's letter be referred to Mr "W. Miller for report, and the second portion bo deferred till the next meeting of the Public Works Committee. 6. That with reference to the roads committee's report, Mr France's plans he signed on receipt of certificate from the overseer that tho work is satisfactorily done; that clauses 2 and 3be passed, clause 4 be referred to the overseer to report on, and clause 5 be received.

According to the Eev Incumbent of Hawera, the population of that district has become reduced by "90 per cent" (?). This statement was mado in a letter to the Diocesan Standing Committee. We cannot help thinking that the rev. gentleman must have fallen into some unintentional arithmetical error, for if the residents numbered 1000 before, they would only have 100 as the present population, which is scarcely credible.—N.Z. Times.

The "Wellington •'< special" of the Christchurch. Telegraph wires the following item to his paper:—" On dit that Sir Julius Vogel has expressed his desire to throw in his lot with the Opposition, and that at least one Atlrinsonite has been sounded with a view of seeing whether such an alliance ■would be acceptable. I merely give tho ryimor for what it is worth.''

The - Napier Literary and Debating Society opened their winter session last .evening in St. Paul's schoolroom. Despite tho unfavorable state of the weather, there was a very good attendance, and a successful meeting was held. Mr P, S, McLean occupied the chair. A varied and excellent programme was gone through, the following ladies and gentlemen greatly helping to make the meeting a success by contributing selections : — Misses Holt, Blackmore, M'Nae, Maclrie, and Kraeft, Rev. J. G. Patterson, and Messrs Mullis, Hodgson, Barbour, Wilkie, and Ncal. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr McLean for tho interest that was taken by him in the society.

Some years ago Bill Hogg was the awfully plebeian titlo pi a stock,rider and general station hand in the Mficlpay district (N.S.W.) Lately, however, he filled the more important position of barman and all-round servant at Cooper's Hotel, Frederickton,' on tho Macleay, and was popularly known as "William;" no one over caring to know whether Le had a second name or uot. To-day his extremely numerous and affectionate acquaintances arc proud to salute him as " Sir William." It; appears that William has recently received the wolcome intelligence that someone has stepped out "at home," and the quondam stockman and barman has stepped into a baronetcy. Sir William married a daughter of tho late Mrs Campbell Keny of Kemps'ey, and those who know him best declare he will prove to bo as good a specimen of the British aristocrat as they make now-a-days. We are not quite sure, however, whether the people who say that mean to be effusively complimentary. Bulletin. . .

The agricultural returns are now completed, and a comparison made between 1886 and 1887. . In the latter year our holdings ■had increased, from 132,4 to 1138, though there were fifteen fewer freeholds in the province. Our wheat. crop increased by 2900 bushels though we.ftad only ten more acres in crop than the preceding year. In oats our acreage increased from 2019 acres to 4202, and the yield from 42917 bushels t<) 109,024. In barley in 1886 we had 703 acres,.in 1887 we had 1273 acres, the yields being 20,871, and 36,608 bushels. In potatoes 939 and 1232 acres respectively, the yields' being 4029 tons and 5854 tons. We had 2200 acres more in turnips than the preceding year, and in " other, crops " we increased from 374 to 709 acres. Our total area underprop increasing from 12,894 to 19,206 acres, a very -substantial gain, and as our averages for the year were higher, farmers should have no cause of complaint. Iα grass.lands there is also a great increase. ' Mr' J. . Pond, Colonial analyst, has forwarded to Superintendent .Thomson, of Auckland, his report ot the analysis of the stomach.of the Eev. Renata Tangata, one of'thoTiotims of the Pamell poisoning case. The results of the examination prove the entire, absence of any mineral poison. The probable cause; of the illness, Mr Pond ; thinks, arose from a septic alkaloid or ptomaine, the symptoms of which are severe Tomiting, marrhoea, and prostration. The analyst tiuriks that the partial cooking on i several occasions of the meat hastened .putrefactive decomposltiop, and says that pie continuous vomiting and diarrhoea preceding ! deatii ' almost certain'y" rer move anyirrita'ntpoisonfrontttie stomach andujteetwjee,■■ .'.-.■; : ■: '.■'}%■■'.■ '■.'■-'■ .. ....'

Judgments for plaintiff were given in tho following civil cases this morning:—A. Bryson v. R. Lydford, £6 19s, on promissory note, £2 3s 9d, costs 10s; Wilding and Co. v. Hori Te Awatu (Mr Logan for plaintiffs) £71 Is lid, costs £2 158, interpreter's fee 10s, witness's expenses 18s 4d, solicitor's fee £3 3s; P. Gillespie v. William Krause, £3 15s 9d, costs £1 7s; Ruddock and Fryer v. G. E. Fuzzard(W. Cresswell for plain tiffs), claim £3 7s 6d, £3 3s 9d, costs Cs, solicitor's fee 10s Gd; Banner andLiddlev. J. Scanlan, £5 15s 3d, costs 10s, to be paid at tho rate of 10s per month; Newton and Co. v. Robert Kennedy, £7 costs £1 3h, execution to bo stayed for one month; same v. John Cowley, £17 11s Cd, costs £1 16s, to bo paid at the rate of £2 per month, first instalment due on 31st May : same v. William Stacy, £19 Is, costs £1 3s; Bristed v. J. Scanlan (Mr Moore for plaintiff), £32 7s 9d, costs 30s, witnesses' expenses £1 Is, solicitor's fee £1 Us 6d, to be paid at the rate of £1 per month. In the case of A. Bryson v. Peter Hansen, £1 14s, on promissory note, tho promissory note was not stamped, and plaintiff was non- suited. In the case of Henrietta Vonderseo v. Eva Watson, judgment summons for £7, tho case was adjourned for a week, plaintiff to bring evidence to show that defendant has had means to pay.

Tho jurors in waiting were to-day discharged after the panel had been drawn in the arson case.

"Puff," in the Press, writes:—"So Paddy Murphy wants to raise an Irish row in the Korererium ! Not a bit of it! He's as peaceful a chap ns thero in going ! All he wants is to keep well with tho bhoys ! Ho knows his motion won't bo carried or even allowed to be discussed ! Bnt does he really sympathise with crime in Ireland ? No, nor anywhere else ! He's a law abider himself a7id he has a tender heart for all suffering, especially for the poor and lowly like the victims of the Moonlighters ! Yet ho objects to those helpless creatures being placed under protection of the law ! It makes one sick to read of the frightful cruelty that's going on quite unpunished through the terrorism that exists ! Yet men who shudder at the crimes, cry out against the measures proposed for preventing them ! Oh, of course, their contention is that the measures proposed are not the right ones, —that they will not be effective ! Who are to be the judges of that ? Not the New Zealand Korerorium, certainly ! No, indeed! I hope Paddy Murphy will withdraw his motion and sing a song or'write a poem instead."

Our contemporary, the New Zealand Times, that has hitherto been regarded as rather slow going-, has enlarged its boundaries, and is now an eight-page sheet. The Times, under tho editorship of Mr Rous Martin, seems to have taken a great spurt forward.

The following are to-day's mercury readings :—Auckland 67, Thames 67, Tauranga 64, Taupo 58, Gisborne 62, Napier 67, New Plymouth 62, Wanganui 62, Blenheim 58, Nelson SS, Greymouth 57, Lyttelton 49, Timaru 54, Oamaru 55, Dunedin 50, Balclutha 48, Invercargill 57 and Bluff 49.

Thero was no criminal business at the R.M. Court this morning.

A meeting of the general committee in connection with tho celebration of the Queen's Jubilee was held at Wellington last night. The Governor presided. It was decided to call a public meeting to further discuss the subject. It was announced that subscriptions amounting to £2500 had already been received, including £1000 from Mr Allan Macdonald. Much discussion took place relative to what form the local celebration should take, but nothing was decided.

Mr Horace Baker has purchased from Messrs Ruddock and Fryer a section of land in Tennyson-street, nearly opposite the Daily Telegraph office, upon which he intends to erect a large building to contain offices and auction-room, for which Mr T. R. Cooper is now preparing the plans. Mr Baker intends to commence business as surveyor, land and estate agent, and auctioneer. His intimate acquaintance with the whole of the lands in this provincial district, and the special knowledge ho gained during: tho many years he filled tho position of Commissioner of Crown Lands and Chief Surveyor, give him exceptional advantages in the line of business into which he is about to enter.

An Auckland telegram says:—"Mr Steward has returned from a visit to some of the northern special settlements, and has brought with him samples of potatoes and apples grown by the settlers. The potatoes, fine specimens of the Hobart variety, were grown at Hokianga by Mr J. White. The bush was standing on the land in the middle of December, and as the potatoes were planted in January, the season for digging, Mr Kavanagh considers that two crops can be grown in the year. The settlers have fine crops of watermelons, marrows, pumpkins, cabbages, etc."

In the jury on the arson case to-day there was not a single challengo made on either side.

Referring to the payment of £1725 to Mrs Fraser, wife of Colonel Eraser, the N.Z. Herald says :—" This may not be ' a job,' but it looks very much like it. It is virtually a transaction between the Government and a member of the House of Representatives, because, although Mrs Fraser may have been the nominal owner of the lien ever the block, the real owner is no doubt her husband, who is a supporter of the Government in.the House. The whole circumstances connected with tho transaction will have to be made public. How was the attention of the Government attracted to this particular block, and the necessity of buying it? In all likelihood the land is in the Tauranga district, where the Government have not "been making purchases of late, and where, indeed, they have no need to make purchases. The sum is a large one for survey expenses. Was the money paid twenty years ago, and has the amount been accumulating since with compound interest f How were Messrs Cooper and Macdonald appointed 'Commissioners' to decide what the Government had to pay ? We take it that these names refer to Mr G. S. Cooper, Under-Secretary, and Mr J, E. Mrcdonald, Chief Judge of the Native Lands Court. But these gentlemen are in Government employ, and ought not to have been constituted commissioners to decide what the Government were to pay to a member of Parliament, whom they were anxious to do a favour to. The whole affair looks ' fishy,' and will have to be thoroughly expiscated."

If you want to make the best use of your money, make a call at Carter and Co.'s and inspect their now autumn goods. You can got a reliable, sound article at the htna fide wholesale, but you have to pay cash for it. Inspect any of the following:—Scotch Dress Homespuns and Serges at 6s 9d the dozen yards. French Cloth Serges at JO|d a yard in all colors, Ladies' Jerseys at 5s lid and 7s lid, Tweed Ulsters at 4s lid, New Shape Corsets at 3s lid, Fur-lined Cloaks 29s 6d, Boys' Tweed Knicker Suits lined all through 3s Gd, Ribbed Jersey Suits 2s lid, Men's Military Socks 6d a pair,.and all other goods at lowest prices in the province for Cash. Carter and Co., Ready Money Drapers.—[advt.]

Sportsmen' requiring , guns and ammunition cannot do better than inspect the stock of Webber and Wilson, Emersonstreet. All our guns are from W. H. Tisdall's, whose name is sufficient guarantee of the quality. All requisite fittings kept. Webber and Wilson, Ironmongers, Emer-son-street.

The New Zoaland Bible, Tract, and Book Society have opened a temporary depot for a few weeks only in Hastings - street, Napier, with a large and choice collection of Bibles, Prayers, Hymns, Theological Works, Annuals, Gift Books, Sundayschool Material, Cards, &e.—[advt.l

It is well known that John M'Vay's horse covers are a better shape, are better made, and are much better value than any other horse covers made or supplied in the district. Prices vary according to size and quality, commencing at 12s each. Trade supplied at low rates,—[advx.]

It is gratifying to know that, despite the dull times, business at the Premier Hairdressing Saloon is steadily increasing. This speaks well for the quality of the goods kept in stock. You can get there the best brand in Tobaccos, Cigars, and Cigarettes ; also a largo assortment of Pipes in Meerschaum, Briar, Myall, Cherry, and Olive-wood; Cigar and Cigarette Holders at all prices; Tobacco Pouches, Purses, Playing Cards, Pocket Knives, Brushes and Combs, Perfumery, and every requisite. for the Toilet. Razors Set, Pipes Repaired, and Hairwork of every description done at cheap rates. N.B. — The Hairdressing , Rocm is still under, the management of Mr Pirie; private entrance to Ladies' Room. W. H. Badley Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Emersonstreet, Napier; opposite Blythe's.—[Advt.]

Visitors to Napier from all parts of New Zealand are reminded that the City Hairdressing , Saloon is the proper place to go to for Hauvcutting, shaving, shampooing, or haif-'dying, and where you will see the nicest assorted stock of musical instruments, Billiard Materials, perfumes, hair brushes, combs, sponges, &c., only the very best tobaccos, cigars, cigarettes, meerschaum, briar, and myall pipes kept.—Ladies' own hair made up in plaits and tails.—Hair dyed in. private rooms.—Musical instruments repaired.'—Birds or animals stuffed.—N. Jacobs, wholesale and retail Tobacconist, next Criterion Hotel, (late A.W.L.Cottrell). |_A»vr.] We are glad to see the Novelty Depot has again renewed its usual bright and attractive appearance, and the varioty of goods displayed in one window is sometiling marvellous and well worthy inspection. Most of the goods being marked with price tickets, intending purchasers can see they compare favorably with any house m Napier. Note the addross: Cottrell Bros., Novelty Depot and phina Warehouse, next Carter's Hastings-street.— [ADyr.J Bowerman and Owen's original Koromiko Cordial, for dysentery, diarrhoea, and summer complaint. Price 2s 6d.—[Abvt.] Weakness and sioknoss changed to health and strength with Hop Bitters , always thoso made by American Co. See. " Buchu-Paiba."—Quick, complete cures all annoying Kidney, Bladder, and Urinary Diseases. At chemists and druggists, Kempthome, Prosser and Co., Ageate., Wellington, 9 ! " l, *