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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10404, 18 July 1912, Page 4

' Gore reports that the body of the mao Field, aged 2!. who left his home at Waiwera Sooth on Sunday for Pomahaka Downs v?aa found In Pomahaka river cn Tuesday evening. The late Mrs T. H, Rose, who died at Tamnarunuf on llfcb Joly, was a daughter of the Rev. Amos Knell, formerly pastor of the Anglican Ohnrob In Greytown, Walrarapa. She leaves two sons and tWO <<1803111618. The Ngatlwhakanes at Uhinemnri yesterday decided to endeavour to raise a sum of £OOO for pursuing in the Appeal Court their claim for the sovereignty of Rotorua and other lakes in that district, put forth under the Wutlvo interpretation of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Tanranga Acclimatisation .Society are asking the General Conference that Government he re< I quested to issue Dominion licenses as follows:—£3 for a shooting licensel £3 for a fishing license, or £5 for a license for both shooting and fishing, ‘he moneys accruing to go to a Rangerr-hip Fund ; also that a fishing license bd available only in the district in which it is issued.

Perth reports that a Malay ran amok in a pearling boat at Carnarvon and shot a man named Hurodim dead. He also wounded a policeman and another man.

Mr H. O Boifield, British resident in the Malay States, has succeeded Colonel P, Gironard aa Governor of East Africa Protectorate. Sir P, Gisouard has accepted an important position in Armstrong’s.

Gisborne spates that several burglaries of a minor character have been reported during the last few days. The police arrested a man on suspicion, Arthur Turner, a recent arrival from the South, who was remanded till the 34th.

The arrival of the warships. Australia, Sjdney and Melbourne has been further postponed till July. The transfer and control of the Anstiaiian Station to the 1 Australian fleet unit has been deferred, till July Ist.

Messrs Graaf and Phillips have arranged a South African mail contract for a decade, also that Government speedier vessels. Mr Phillips offered„to encourage the livestock industry by carrying pedigree stock free.

Replying to questions in the House, Mr Fisher, Federal Premier, said he was unable to make a statement of polfay regarding reciprocity with New Zealand Personally, bo would not limit the two Governments in their negotiations.

A labourer in Stmdon district is doing well on the land. In his spare time ha has been onltivatinj' acres, and In addition to a plentiful personal supply of vegetables which will keep him going for some time, has cleared just ou £4O

Replying to the Education Commission's request asking for information concerning small'' schools in Otago which might be consolidated, the Otago Board decided not to name any small primary schools which could be absorbed with economy and greater efficiency. Guard Oadman, who was reduced to the rank of porter in connection with’the brakes of the train running between Kaiapoi and Christchurch, and whose appeal “was uphold by the Railway Appeal Board, has been reinstated as a doubt exists on the subject of alleged negligence The Appeal Board’s decision was vetoed by the late Minister of Railways,

A Royal Uommisaiou, says a Lonon cable, with Lord Fisher as chairman, will Shortly ba appointed to investigate the problems of coal, gr.a, and oil fuel, and other subjects connected with warship propulsion. It ia sl'go stated that the Oommission will inquire into the rates of pay In the navy with a view to remedying grievances.

A profusely illustrated 124 page catalogue has bean forwarded us by Mr A, J. Tozar, travelling representative for Messrs P. and D, Duncan, implement-makers, for whom Mr Adam Burgas, Palmerston North, is agent. Farmers, motorists and local bodies will find a mass of information, and are invited to write either Mr Tozer or Mr Barges for a copy. An interesting replace advertisement Is inserted,

In a new announcement in fchk issue Mr W. MoOully, Mhrton, dra??s attention to his Athletic Embracescion. This excellent preparetlonjnot

only expels all aches,-but it io the best thing for swollen joints, strains, etc, and sufferers from severe colds and chest compisints ,810 strongly advised to give it a trial. When well rubbed ia it will be foand very beneficial * The London Times’ St Petersburg "correspondent eaya is is reported in well informed circles that Japan and Russia have concluded a virtual alliance, giving Japan freedom of action in Southern Manchuria, Japan to support Russia in the event cf being ottaoked. Baron Katsura arrives ou Sunday, to put the final touch to the Japanese Ambassador’s labours.

Writing on the ways of the Chinese washerman and. the Indian “ahoble, ” a correspondent, who has been in the Far East, says: “These individuals charge by the ”piece,’ a jacket for instance, costing fine seme as a collar or a handkerchief And if the ’ilhobie’ rears ynnrr shirt Into four pices during the rlea sing operations, he wiT eharse you for font ’pieces,’ and to make the total tally will appropriate three of yonr'omer items And I fear his modus ope? and! in washing socks—putting half a dozen pairs on . his own feet and going for a walk In the river, would scarcely commend Itself to the avefage naan at home.” . -

Judgment on certain legal points relating to the Masterton slander action has been delivered by Mr Justice Edwards. The plaintiff was Sarah Emma Armstrong, widow, of Carterton, and the de'ecdantgObarlee Bowles. farmer, of Waltakeke. Plaintiff had been defendant’s housekeeper up to December 31st, 1911, when he accused her. in the presence of her children, of patty thefts, and ordered her out of the house. A conp'e of days later he repeated the allegations in the presence ; of Ganstable Gregor. Plaintiff claimed£sol damages on two causes of action and the jury found for her with damages assessed at £IOO His Honor did not enter up judgment, but reserved the case for further consideration, and later the defendant moved for a nonsuit goo the ground that the statements were made on a privileged occasion, Hla Honor declined to nonsuit the plaintiff, and entered np judgment for plaintiff In accordance with the jury’s award, with costs dpon both bearings

In football matches at Carterton on Saturday two players—Sheet and Oadwalladet —had their jawa broken, the former also having bis skull slightly fractured and remaining unconscious for a considerable time. In the other match B. Henderson had his back seriously injured, and R. Nix sustained concussion of the brain. If that kind of football had been played at Eton there would have been more players in British hospitals than on gthe field of Waterloo.

A heavy strong wa'hiag Shirting Grand Drill at Sals Price is advertised by Collinsou and Onnnfnghame, Ltd., the Big Drapers of Palmerston North. This Is a splendid line tor strong wear, and being fleecy hacked makes it warm. The colours are Plain Ureys, and Grey with strikes, and the Sale Price is Carriage will bo paid on all parcels over £1 tn the nearest Railway Station wH-l includes any article of Drapery ■ -rs may require at our Sale Prices *

The authorities report that Auckland is now a olaan city. The Stock Department fa iavestigating'a disease which is affecting horses In Ranglwabia district. Progress is being made with the movement to establish freezing works at Te Knit}. At Auckland Paul Eugene Serim has been remanded on a charge of assaulting A. J. Roberts on 25th June.

Sporting men are highly pleased at the action of febe Ministry in giving back to Rangitikei Racing Club its just rights, viz., two days’ racing. On page 2 will be found The Racing Permits; pages. Tramway Extension; page 6, Freezing and Canning Works at Brisbane; page'7, A Clerical Murderer.

The last show of Rongotea Horticultural Society converted a £SO deficit into a credit of £4 Mr Seddon was re-elected secretary and treasurer.!

The annual meeting of Marten Brass Band will be hold tbla evening, at 8 o’clock, in the Eire Brigade Hall. AH'persons Interested in the Baud are invited to attend.

The Voice of Labour says:—“The end of the LJb-sral Party was the most ignominious that their bitterest enemies oonld wish They went down fighting each other like Kilkenny cats.” Qreymoutho’reports that Phillips Finlay, a young married man with four of a family, engaged in the State mine, was struck by a fall of coal and timber yesterday, and died to-day without regaining consciousness.

The Railway Appeal Board has reserved decision in the appeals by George Burnett, chief clerk in the District Engineer's oflics, Dunedin, and Jaa. Young, who holds a similar position in Christchurch, against being superseded oa the classification list.

pi la a motor plough trial at Hawkesbary (New South Wales) Agricultural the plough of Bis furrows, cutting liiin each, turned over five acres of still, heavy soil to a depth of about 7in. an hour. The motor got up a speed of six miles an hour. The consumption of benzine was aHi tils over 1 gallon, and the. cost per acre was estimated at Is 9d. t including depreciation, wages, and oil.

To the wife-hunter, as to anybody else, distant fields are green. A' fruitgrower in the Baroonrt district, Victoria, seme months ago wrapped round an apple a piece of .paper upon which he had written that he wantsd a wife, but that no Australians need apply. The apple apparently -caused great excitement in OcvsEt Garden, or wherever it was opened and discovered. The man. who wrote the letter at random received ao fewer than II applications from English girls who are quita prepared to Jrfill a long-felt want in his life.

The Meteorological Department states that the genesis of the storm which we have - experienced was In the',tropics, where ifi commenced in a funnel-shaped eddy, sad set ont pa a lino of travel couth-eastward into the “rearing forties.” It Is pew moving to higher latitude?, and will probably .expend itself before it reaches the Antarctic Ocean. Mr Bates elates that 'its centre is a region of calm somewhere well out atsaa between Eiwhia and Manskpn Heads, but, excepting' st Gisborne and Christchurch, the gale Is blowing strongly all along the eastern coast of the two'-islands. , There are westward winds in the extreme north and southerly off the west coast, while north-east winds prevail along the east ccest of the North Island.

. rKot long ago a party of explorers, members of the Archaeological Society of Mayanoe, fonnd, during their excavations in the ancient McgunMacum, a hen's egg which was estimated to have been buried for something like nineteen centuries. Mognntiacuui was built by Drnsus, the son of the Romsn Emperor Augustus, in the "year B O. Upon the site of the ancient Roman castrum or encampment near the city the excavations la question brought to light many interesting relics, including some water cisterns which was located 2?* below the ground, that a damaged Romangolfaiypo was found containing the shell of a broken egg, r.ucl also a whole egg that bad been' kept from being smashed' by a sherd of the damaged pot, which covered it, The ancient egg was turned over to the municipal museum.

The Pope has decided to build a new palace to house the Cardinals when they are called on to elect bis vnccossqr When he was himself elected he was , greatly struck by the bad acconmu’dation provided for the Cardinals, and deeded to make better provision for them on the first opportunity. The new palace 1b to ba br-lit on. the site of the old Italian mint, which baa been acquired by the Pope;' It will have three hundred and fifty rooms, besides kitchens and halls, sufficient for the whole College of Cardinals, with’their attendants, doctors and cooks. It will bo joined no the Siatine Chapel, where the actual elec*, tions take place The existing Vatican buildings comprise 40 n 0 rooms, eight gr»;nd staircases, and 200 smaller ones, several private chapels, and endless corridors.

A 6 Hamburg, on May 33rd, the Kaiser escapscl death bv an inch in the presence of nearly a .million of hie subjects, bat bo quickly was the Incident over that only few of the great crowd resided how nearly the launch of the new Hamburg* Amerika wonder ship Imperator escaped being a tragedy. The great ship was gliding down the launching slips into trie water when an immense steel chain hanging over tbe side became caught in the side of the dock The weight of the ship Snapped it as if it had been sewing cotton, and a section, weighing several hundredweights, fell into the water, barely, missing the platform occupied by tbe Kaiser, who had taken up a position there to get a better view of the launch. For a moment tjioae who noticed the mishap hardly breathed, and then a cheer was raised as the Kaiser, pale but smiling, was seen stepping on board his private launch for the return journey to Hamburg. J Messrs Jones and McGregor’s, Ltd , winterseale at Balls is now in full swing and bargains are obtainable in every "department, wholesale reductions having been made, A glance at their new announcement will suffice to show that the bargains are genuine.* For Children’s Hacking Cough at eight, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, la <sd 3s 6d.

At Wellington William Tier, who was arrested in Hill sod Sons’ shop on the night of the nth inst,, has been committed tor trial os a obargeof breaking and entering, |:’A middle-aged man named Richardson. employed at Ngarata, Aifredtoa, is reported missing since Saturday. Ho left Alfrsdton that night to return home on Sunday morning. His horse was found on the road. So far search parties have besn.nnenooßsgful.

A New York florist has made a fortune by growing four-leaved clover plants, which are supposed ** by the superstitious to bring luck to the owner. They have certainly brought luck to the florist. He brought his first plants into the market at the beginning of April, and asked £1 each for them. Be sold 4000 la a week: He is still selling hundreds of, plants a day. They are sold id a moss-covered pot, , or a gilded wicker-oasket, tied with a red ribbon, and bearing a goodluck message. The four-leaved clover is being used largely In bridal bouquets.

In the Otago Daily Times, "Givis’’ relates a good missionary story. “Perhaps,” be says, “it Is not quite a miaisonary story, and 1 doubt whether it could ba told to advantage from the platform of a May meeting. It is told here by Professor Stuart, a Cambridge man There was a young Parsee who had come from Bombay to attend the university, and had been'greatly taken by the service in chapel. So he called upon the Rev. Charles King, as the senior clerical Fellow available, stated that be wished to cease being a Parsee and become a Christian, and asked Mr King wbat were the proper steps to bo taken. Mr King warmly dissuaded him from She change. I heard him (King) tell the story himself in hall, and exhibit the greatest satisfaction at having prevented the conversion. “For,” said he, “there are so many Christians, and so few Parseea.”