N.Z. TELEGRAMS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7413, 1 October 1902, Page 4

N.Z. TELEGRAMS.

(Per Press Association.) Hokitika, September 30. In tho Supremo Couro to-day the criminal case Hillior v. Jacobs, for creating a publio nuisance by erecting certain buildings on tho public road near Greymonlh was heard. After hearing two surveyors evidence, Mr Juatico Dcnniston directed the jury to find c technical verdict of guilty, and then ordered tho buildings to be removed in a reasonable time. Tho question of costs was reserved to onable the Judge to consult the other Judges. . In civil jurisdiction tho case of i_arl v. Government w_s commenced before a 3UThi3 is a claim for J. 1500 damages for the loss of a right log on the Greymouth wharf 12 months ago, hy a railway accident. . Soveral witnesses for complainant were examined, and tho further hearing was adjourned till to-moirow. Wellington, September 30. The following tenders have beon received by the Public Works Department for tho erection of a railway bridge over tho Inangabua river, ne.r Reef ton: — Accepted: J. Fitzgerald, .Greymouth, J-G39-. Declined : Oriffiihsand Martin, Westport, J-7355 ; Sutherland and Son, Dunedin, X 7409; Mace and Nicholson, Wellington, JE8193 For a road bridge near Kokatnhi, W.s'land county, the tender of J. Fitzgerald, Greymouth, was accepted at J.58G4. Declined! A. McKay, Greymouth, _260__; M. O'Connor, Wellington, £0330 ; Mace nnd Nicholson, \Vcliinpton, £6996. In the Land Boa id appeal case, after hearing the evidence, his Honor explained to the jury that there were two important questions of law which ho reserved for future consideration. First as lo whether anything more than a personal rcsideuco was necessary, and second as to wbcthor there ; had been a waiver. Tho questions of fact for the jury to determino were —(1) did tho appellant personally reside on tho property from 9th April to 19th December; (2) has bo personally resided there from 19th December to tho present time. The jury answered both questions in the affirmative, and judgment was reserved unlit tho legal points involved wire argued. Tho Government caucn-i this morning struck a largo number of Bills oil the Order Paper. Tho Acting-Premier announced that probably a large portion of iho last loan would be floated in tho colony.

Gisbobne, September 30.

Tho trawler Beatrice has returned. Sho got within three miles of -hr dismasted ship 25 miles off the land, and then the wind freshened from tho north-east, and tbe vessel running with tlm wind got away. She is expected to pass Portland Island 10 miles to sea. Tjio vessol baa a black hu'l. She is loaded and is rolling heavily. Nelson, September 30. At the Baptist Church to-night, there was a large gathering to take farewell of tho Scv R. S. ray, who has boon pastor for some j ears, and who recently held a seat in tho City Council. Amplo evidence was afforded of the high appreciation in wbich tbe rev gentleman was hold by tho congregation. He was presented with a type writer and' a purse of sovereigns, Mrs Gray being the recipient of a gold brooch and travelling bagi Tbo Rev Mr Gray leaves to-morrow for Christchurch, whero ho takes the pastorate of tbe Baptist Church. Au-K_an», Soptombor 37. Tho gold returns for the Auckland district for the present yoar are:— j-525,009, which shows an increase of ,£-.,820 over theyieldup to the end of September last year. Mrs Agnes Crokor, of Newmarket, waa found in a washhouse at the rear of her icsidenco this evening wiih her throat cut. The worn on is said to have be»n in very ill-health for somo tune past, and was under tbo care of a nurse. Sho lios at the hospital in a serious condition. William Monnghnn, a pipsenner by train from Auckland to Eilerslie tonight, fell from (ho train as it was leaving tho latttr station, and broko bis arm in lwo places, and was Fevorely bruised on his s'do and le?. It is believed he is also hurt internally.

At a r.prosfintativo meeting of citizens it was decided to arrange a fitting public welcome to the Premier on his arrival in Auckland.

Asnn v bton, September 30.

At the weekly sale today there was a general advance of from ono shilling to Is Cd por head on sbeep, os tho result of the improved prospects for feed, wbich is coming on rapidly after Ihe lato rains.