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Southland Times, Issue 19198, 9 November 1903, Page 2

To-day for the convenience of the public the Department will station n man at 'tho Civile street station to book passengers ior Bluff und Mokotua. Those who wish to avail lUieinselves of this facility should arrange to reach tho station in good time to book tickets. Residents in the south part of tho town should appreciate the efforts of the authorities to suit their convenience.

Although only a few drops of rain fell about town on Saturday there were very heaw showers out Wyndham and note nov,' while the Bluff seems to have been involved in an electric disturbance during the afternoon

McAuliile, the sufferer by the serious as.snult nl Wonilon. was improving nt latist advices, nnd. having got over tho effects of the slioek, is likely to recover. Alexander, his alleged assailant, after heing remanded ut Hole for eight days, was brought «»> Invercargiil and lodged in gaol. It Appears that the men hud fought on Alexander's furm and the latter got the worst of it Both ure hasty und passionate and had quarreled frequently. The assault is said to have been com'mitled «'ith a heavy muliuka rail, which wus broken into about thirty pieces, one portion, it is alleged, having Iveen used spear-fashion. Eventually Alexander desisted and went away after threatening to return and finish McAulill'e und bury him in a hole. When discovered McAulille was a mass of blood nnd dust, concealed in a clump of gorse. tie had crawled across the road into shelter, fearing thut Alexander might return and put. his threat into execution, and had forced his way into tho gorse, his face heing n mass of prickles. At the spot where the unfortunate man fell from his trap pools of blood' were to be seen, und other signs of a des|>erate struggle. Pr Mc.Vra found McAuliffe conscious, though suffering greatly fi om shock due to the fearful nature of his injuries His head was cut In all directions. There wus a deep gash under his eye. his cheek was laid open and his lips were split, exposing the teeth His body was bruised and battered Three ribs were broken, and one arm and his legs were a mass of bruises, giving evidence of his having been, kicked anil savagely beaten with a stick. Both men nrc micklle-aged- After considerable searching Alexander was arrested on a hill ut the back of his farm about noon on Friday.

Two peasants at Gheoghelm, in Macedonia, were burned on their bnre backs with glowing coals because they would not con f ess where arms were concealed. Russia demands the punishment of the officers concerned in the outrage. Russia demands that a Russian resident shall be attached to the Chinese general at Mukden to advise him on all affairs.

This name " McCormick " in the grain is a guarantee of a speedy and successful harvest. Time is money to every farmer and is always worth moro when the grain is ripe than at any other season of the year ; therefore, it pays the farmer well to own tho McCormick— the binder that not only saves his grain, but also saves his money in saving his time.

Slight Injuries often disable a man and cause, several days' loss of time aud when blood poison develops, sometimes result in the loss of a hand or limb. Chamberlain's Tain Balm is an antiseptic liniment. When applied to cuts, bruises and burns it causes them to heal miickly and without maturation and prevents any danger of blood poison. For sale by Macalister and Co., chemists, Dec street. ?

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is tho mother s favourite. It is pleasant and safe for children to take and always cures. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and is the best medicine made for these diseases. There ia not the least danger in giving it to children for it contains no opium or other injurious drug and may be given as confidently to a babe as to an adult. For sale by Macalister and Co., chemists, Deo street.

SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENT Wanted a man cook. Quarterly meeting of Cycling Club on Tuesday. Special meeting of Sawmill Workers' Union on Saturday re Axemen's {Carnival Wanted ploughman, farm hands, shearers' cook, tlnxcuttcrs. etc.— Mrs Holmes. n roomed house )for £290— W. 13. Seandrett Exuia. for dredgcniastors' ccrtiticates on 3rd February. Wanted boy for small form l-o.st lady's gold chain— reward. 3U!> acres west of Orepuki for sale— W. B. Seandrett.

Notice re money owing to Matthew Speirs.

6 roomed house near TO. for sale— A. Trotter. The funeral of the late F. J. Parfitt takes place on Wednesday. The funeral of the late W. IV Soper takes place nt Gnrslon to-morrow. Special train to Bluff this morning. Invercargiil Agents sell stock at Otautau on Friday. Meeting directors Inf Irish Athletic Society to-morrow. Notice re claims uguinst Crowther's Union Brewery Co.