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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10496, 5 November 1912, Page 4

Oettinge reports that owing to the carelessness of workmen, ,• a shell factory at Old Antivari caught fire and blew up, killing five. Marton Chamber of Commerce last evening decided to approach ; the Railway Department with a view to having a siding at Pukepapa. The Palmerston Magistrate has reserved decision in a case in which a single woman is applying for an order adjudging a Marton married man to he the father of her child.

A Melbourne message states that ;a farmer residing at Staweli, who is the father of 25 children, applied for exemption from military training during harvest for five sons, ranging from 14 to 18.

Yesterday at New York, Governor Wilson, one of the Presidential candidates, met with an accident. Through his automobile jolting his head struck the roof, but the wound is hot serious.

Mr E. J. Wilde, Pukepapa, Marten, supplies the following rainfall records for October, 1912:—1st, . 25, 3rd, ; 02; 6th, . 20; 10th, 1.58; 11th, .07; 16th, .30; 17th, .55; 18th, .16; 19th, .09; 21st, .08 ; 22nd, .57; 23rd,. .09; 24th, .30; 25th, .50; 26th, .35; 5.09.

It is stated that an attempt will be made to upset the : recent poll at Marton at which rating on unimproved value' was carried. It is alleged by supporters of the other side that documents pointing out how to B vote were circulated on the day of the polL -

"Mr S. E.' Let^isi’Marton, the progressive Mercer, and Outfitter, announces having moved into more commodious premises adjacent to Messrs Ingle Bros. His new premises are fitted up in such a manor as to provide ample facilities for displaying purposes. Mr Lewis has made extensive additions to his stock, which comprises all the latest novelties in spring and summer goods. ..

Work continues at Huntly as usual. ; Huntly Goal Mine Employees’ Industrial Union has been registered under the Arbitration Act, ninety-three men having already joined. One rule in the constitution of the union makes it obligatory upon the union officials when calling strikes and when disposing of funds of the union to take a secret ballot, no strike to be called without the consent of two-thirds of the members of the union. Marton Chamber of Commerce met last evening and decided to call a special meeting of all those interested in the formation of an A. and P. Society at Marton, the meeting to be held in the Coronation Hall on Friday, Bth November, particulars of which will be advertised tomorrow. Th ( e residents of the Rangitikei district have been circularised to see what support is likely to be given to the- proposed society, and it behoves every resident interested in the welfare of the district to be present at the meeting and take an interest in the formation of the society. v

The Railways Authorisation Bill was introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday. Following ar;e the lines proposed to be author-ised:-—North Auckland : A branch line from Whangarei via Kioreroa to a junction with the North Auckland Railway; length about 20 miles. North Island Main Trunk (Waiuku Branch): From Main Trunk via Patumahoe to Waiuku; length about miles. East Coast Main Trunk, from Waikaraka in a westerly and south-westerly direc-, tion to Hangaroa; length about 26 miles. The authorisation by the 1910 Act of a line from Gisborne southward (26 miles) is to be repealed. The Foxton-New Plymouth (Opunake branch) from FoxtonNew Plymouth main line to Opunake ; length about 23 miles. Wel-lington-Napier (Peatherston-Martin-borough branch), from Featherston to Martinborough;' length about 11 miles. Hurunui-Waltaki (Oul-verden-Waiau branch), from Oulverden to Waiau; length , about 14 miles. Waitaki-Biuff (Balclutha Tuapeka Mouth Branch), from Balclutha to Tuapeka Mouth, length about 21 miles.

The finest range of Jap Crepes ever imported is being shown by Messrs Oollinson and Ounninghame, Ltd., of Pamerston North. Beautiful quality goods, colours include Greys, Greens, Navy, Pale Blue, Pink, New Brown, Terra Cotta, White, Cream and Checks, A superb collection. Wonderful value. See advt. on.pageQj-* Excess of Uric Acid in the blood, is responsible for many of the ills that flesh is heir to. Rheumatism, Gout, Sciatica, and Lumbago are ail due to excess Uric Acid. Hence the only way to secure relief is to purge the excess from the system. RHEUMO does this—it removes the cause and a cure rapidly follows. Chemists and stores 2s 6d and 4s 6d per bottle.*

It is reporfcedjjat M steamer Cecilia sp vsatreal that the Perrot and twent off the Isle of

The Orion f ™ Te drowned, reputation, - % a range with a look. Ltd., .. in this issu e."Shackpoints v* . advertise its many good conside' /Altsli are well worth the kitclK -nation of “the woman in the

pr J&.V v -tenry Carmichael, a young man, ./as arrested at Auckland yesterday oa a charge of converting £l3, the proceeds of a benefit entertainment for a widow, to his own use.

At Gore yesterday a fire gutted the shops of Ballmtine, tailor, and Joe Lee, laundryman. Insurances: Ballintine’s stock £IOO, and £lO on the shop, both in the New Zealand office. At the criminal sessions of Nelson Supreme Court yesterday William Henry Coles was sentenced’ to 18 months’ imprisonment for the theft of various articles from a furniture dealer. He was a police constable at the time and the thefts were committed while lie was on night duty. . At. the adjourned inquest at Timaru on the young boxer, John Gunn,, evidence showed-that he was depressed over decisions given against him in the'Australian championships. A verdict of suicide whilst temporarily insane was returned.

Yesterday morning a man named Gavigan, engaged in . the construction of Bakauroa station bridge near Gisborne, fell from the top of a pier, a distance of 40 feet, and it is feared, sustained internal injuries. . He was taken to Gisborne by special train, where he lies in the hospital in a serious condition. ,

At Auckland Police Court George Holt and William Webb were charged with sly grog-selling. Evidence was given that Holt Was in the habit of perambulating the streets on Sunday with a bottle of •whisky in one pocket and a glass in another, supplying thirsty souls. Holt was sentenced to six monthshard labour. Webb was granted a remand till'Thursday.

A correspondent writes:—-“l,think it high time the attention of the Borough Councillors was called to the instrument which,takes the place of a piano in the Town Hall in Marton. The pleasure of listening to such talented singers as Were here on Sunday night was marred by the horrible tones of the piano. In fairness to accompanists; as well as singers something ought to be done to acquire another instrument. ”

The Rev. John Ross, whose death was reported yesterday, is survived by his widow and a grown up family of three sons (Dr. Ross, of Petone, Mr Charles Ross, of Rangitatau, and Mr John Ross, ; at present studying for the ministry), and six daughters (Mrs B, P. Lethbridge, of Turakina; Mrs Ewen MacGregor, Tura-. kina Valley; and Misses Janet, Jane and Wilhelmina Ross).

At Hamilton yesterday several senior cadets for interrupting parades by bumping others on either side of them, and cne for driving a motor car into a shed where a parade was being held, w©*© fined 10s and 7s costs, the Magistrate remarking that there appeared to be an impression abroad amongst certain’ sections that they could do anything they liked to interfere with drills. He wished to correct this impres-, sion. Future offenders would be dealt with much more severely.

At Manawatu Show on People’sv Day three pressmen arrived at a crowded stall in time to see an elderly man get a nasty scratch in' the face through about four inches of cold steel hatpin. \ The lady naturally was full of apologies. The pressmen in consequence took particular notice while doing the rounds in order to see whether hatpin protectors were coming into general use. They were of the < unanimous opinion that not ten ladies in every hundred wore the much-desired protection. v

Manawatu A. & P. Association, anticipating a larger general attendance throughout the Show, went to the expense, in order that all would be supplied, of printing a good supply of catalogues. It was quite evident early on the third day that a large number would remain unsold, so the price was reduced to sixpence instead of a shilling. The catalogue, with the exception of a few minor omissions was well got up, and a fine record of every department of the Show.

Yesterday at Gisborne Mr Barton, S.M., gave an important judgment in a Territorial case upholding the contention that ’there was no obligation on the defendant to take the oath of allegiance, as he was not properly enrolled as a member of the Defence ■ Force. He said it was obvious that the only body to which he-could have been legally enrolled was the general training section, but as that was not established, he was illegally posted direct to the Territorial Force.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. have received the following cable from their London office: —“We purpose declaring a dividend of 4s per share, being at the rate of 8 per cent, per annum, and making, with the interim dividend already declared and paid, 8 per cent for the 12 months ended 30th June. The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Company takes place on the 14th instant. Have written off from profits £60,000 to the credit of reserve fuud, which now stands at £500,000. Have written off from profits £IO,OOO to {[Staff Benevolent Fund, which now stands at £50,000, Have written £40,000 off Freehold Premises. Balance carried forward, after making due 1 allowance for possible contingencies, £84,515. Dividend payable on 27th November.”

In all undertakings there is a certain element of chance. No matter whether it‘s political, social or municipal reforms any innovation is speculative. There are many projects that appear theoretically excellent, but when put into active practice have proved a great .disappointment. It’s just as well under the circumstances that there should be a diversity of opinion in order to look at all innovations from every standpoint. After the strife of the battle is over it’s . always pleasant for all contending parties to be able to agree on one subject. The Marton ratepayers will find at Lloyd’s value in drapery, clothing and boots and shoes that cannot be improved upon. If you will only visit Broadway House your feelings will be most pleasantly subdued. The values will make you at peace, with the world.*

Dunedin reports fthat Hannah Lang, " wife of the custodian of Princess Theatre, attempted to commit suicide this morning by*cutting her throat. She was removed to the hospital.'

A woman who ,'has been masquerading as a man for some time past was discovered in a boarding-house-in Dunedin last night in an unconscious condition with a dead female child by her side. She was known as “ Thomas Parker. ” The woman is in a serious condition.

A meeting of Hamilton business men last night decided to form a Motor Transport Company with a capital of £SOOO to institute a motorbus service between Hamilton and Frankton, a distance of one mile, so as to bring Hamilton within easier touch with the Main Trunk train passengers.

A six-roomed house at Waihakike, near Carterton, occupied by Albert Udy, and owned by his mother, was blown up by 301bs. of gelignite this (Tuesday) morning. Every board went skywards. No one was in the house at the time, and nobody was injured.

James Barraclough, employed on the Waihi Company’s Waikino line was knocked , over an embankment this (Tuesday) morning by a downgoing engine. The man was just round the bend when the engine appeared. The brakes were applied, but there was no time to prevent the mishap. Barraclough is suffering from concussion of the spine, but no bones were broken.

John Christian, a master mariner, who commanded the Kotuku when wrecked at Greymouth, was charged at Wellington Magistrate’s Court with attempting suicide by taking lysol. It was stated that defendant had recovered as the result of treatment at the hospital. His friends were prepared to pay medical costs and to get him a vessel. The Magistrate entered a conviction and accused was , Dannevirke reports that the local Territorials were unexpectedly under fire' on. Monday evening. At the weekly parade one of their number out of curiosity inserted k Bum Hum cartridge, a relic of the South African War, in the barrel of his rifle. , Thinking the shot had been exploded he pulled the trigger and .the cartridge discharged, rending a large hole in the floor of the Drill Hall. Many cadets were in the hall at the time. The . offender was severely reprimanded,

Captain Fullarton, who was in charge of the New Zealand contingent of Senior Cadets that recently visited Canada, in his report to the Minister of Defence says: “I cannot speak too highly of the behaviour of the cadets during the trip. I had very rarely any reason to speak to them on that matter and then only for some slight breach. CadetCaptain Commons and Gadet-Lient. Ellis have worked splendidly and have kept others .tip to the mark all through. I should like to see some special recognition by the Defence Department of the work of these boys. Commons took charge of the drill all through the competitions and Ellis of the phyiscal exercises, and to them is due in a great measure the success of the team.”

A lurid sidelight was thrown upon youthful morals at Auckland. Police Court, when a young girl, aged 17, sought an affiliation order against a young man, alleging that he was the father of her illegitimate child. The evidence introduced the fact that the complainant was introduced by defendant to five other boys, with whom she was also intimate. Another girl also gave evidence. Mr Kettle said the case emphasised the need for an amendment in the law to enable a Magistrate to make all young fellows contribute jointly. He had drafted an amendment and sent it to Wellington, but no notice was taken of it] He could not dismiss the ease on its merits, as it was quite possible that defendant was the father of the child, but 1 >jt would not be possible on the evidence to say that he was. The case must be dismissed, though the defendant deserved no consideration. He added that if he young men had any honour they would jointly contribute to the* maintenance of the child, Mr Haokett said the information having been dismissed, he-did not propose, to'go on with the case brought by other girls against the same defendant, as it would be absolutely hopeless. As the Education Department would have to support the children, it might possibly emphasise the'need for adopting the amendment to the law drafted by Mr Kettle.

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