The Daily News FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 98, 10 May 1901, Page 2

The Daily News FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1901. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the enquiry into the wreck of the Highland Forest at Perth, the captain was adjudged guilty of oareless, navigation, and his certificate was suspended for twelve months.

The third small pox casn aboard the Ctftngtu, that of Lang, a mennber of the New South Wales Contingent, is very mild. Col. Hunt and Capt. Nuthall, two Imperial officers, hove arriTed at Wellington by th# Warrimoo in connection with the purchase of remounts for South Africa, and will vi.it all agricultural centres. The shareholders in the Waihi gold mines have authorised the proposed increase of capi'al. The following trains will leave New Plymouth station for the breakwater to-day, connecting with steamers mentioned helow, as follows 5.45 am., Mapourika (from north) ; 8 a m. Rotoiti (from south'); 9.30 a.m., Mapourika (for south); 9,30 p.m., Rotoiti (for north). A passenger car will be attached to the goo is train, leaving New Plymouth for the breakwater about 8 p m. Among the passengers from Sydrey by the Warrimoo are Countess Eanfurly Ladies Constance and E'leen Knox, and Mr. Beauchamp of the Federation Commission. The Times states that the Kussian Government has purchased for £1,250,000 the collieries in the Hutu district with the object ef rendering the State railways independent of the coal ring. A cable states that Mr. Lawrence, Unionist, at the bye election for the Monmouih district defeated Mr. A. Spice-, Libernl. bv 343 votes. Hie dispute between the Wellington and Oil istchurcb b-anches of he St. Joh. s Ambulance Association respecting the claim to the title of ci nt-e has bfen settled hy the London authorities in favor of the Wellington Central Kxecntive. On the recommendation of Loid Ranfnrly it was deci fed that all centres in the colony a-e to be on an equal foorintf, and to be recognise) under a uniform ti 'B. The Patea paper says:—"The prevailing westerly gale has had the effect of retarding the coastal shipping. The Kiripaka is at Wanganui sheltering, and the Man* and Aorere at Wellington. At New Plymouth the Auckland stcirrer did notconnect with the mail train yesterday morning, whilst down south the Tutanekai with the Premier on- board en route to receive the returned troopers at Dunedin, had to put in at Oatmru for shelter, whilst the Tongariro was stuck up at Dunedin He v's " Tin Auckland steamer could hardly connect seeing she was at Manukau when the train left New Plymonth having been detained for the 'Frisco mail. How does a man get in a fui.k, And take himself right off to bunk, Just when a p!in with symptoms vague, Will make him think he's caught theplasue How often do°s a cough or col 1 Make oowar's of the brave and bold, | Until they find the remedy sure— W. E. Woods' Obeat Peppebmint Cub®.— Adyt, oi

The meeting called for this evening by llio Scenery Preservation Society should be well attended. Any attempt to injure Paritutu should be ind gnantly resented by not on'y Ihe people of New Plymouth but the whole of 'i'avanaki. Paritutu is a land mark of immense interest both oil sea and land and no time should be lost in protecting against any attemf t to destroy it or impair its beauty in any way. Once its destruction is begun there is no saying where it will end. The meeting should be well attended and quite decided in its determination to protest against such an ontrage as it is feared is in contemplation. J. 0. Williamson lias purchased the Australian right of the Savoy opera, "The Emsra'd Isle.*'

Mr. 0. Coleridge Farr, who is superintending the erecti'-n of the magnetic observatory at ChristclniK'h, has received a letter from Sir Clement Markhan, President of the Royal Geographical S:ciety, asking fo." information concerning the observatory, anl whjiher it will be in working ordtr wlwn the Antarctic exp dition arrives in Australia next October. He indicates the possibility of Lyttelton being ma !e the base of operations instead of Melb.uirn".

At the Wellington Supreme Court Thomas N. Mabin pleaded not guilty to a charge of erimma l libel, and said he wished to conduct his ow.i case. The Chief Justice rem irked that he bad grave doubts whether or not the case could be proceeded with, though that would not affect a ciul liability if there was any. There was no decision by a Judgi in New Zealand, delivered under argument, W-at an indictment for criminal libel would He in view of the change which had taken place in the law since 1893. The aouscd, oa his Honor's suggestion, raised an objection that the indictment did not show any offence Sir Robert Stout then ru'ed in support of this objection, but reserved the point for the Court of Appeal, accused bsing discharged subject to ai order that the higher Court may make.—George Ross was found guilty of false pretences and remanded for sent nee.

Some months ago the Woman's World, a Home publication, offered a number of prizes in an ornithological competition, in which a local resident, Mr. K. Gilmour, sent in a paper. The competition consisle 1 of mating up as many names as possible from twenty lettrrd of the alphabet. Mr. Gilmour sent in 480 names, and lias just receive I word that he ha< been awarded a prize of a handsome clock for his list.

The decays that take p'ace in theforwaiding of press wires are often very annoying Last night a cable frcm Mulbourno was received at the cable station at 5.10 p.m. but did not reach new Plymouth till 10.30 p.m. A slight collision occurred at the New Plymouth stition a short time ago. and on Wednesday Messrs Pip»r (Traffic Manager), Mcintosh (District Engineer), and Day (Stationmas'.er) held an inquiry into the circumstances. No information regarding the inquiry was allowed to transpire.

We understand a Volunteer Battalion is to be formed shortly, comprising the eight Taianaki companies The command will devolve on a well-known and highlyesteemed field officer who will receive deserved and substantial promotion.

Holloway's Ointment and Pills. Diseases and casualties incidental to youth may be safely tieated by the' use of these excellent Medicaments according to the printed rlirecti ns folded round each pot and box. Nor is this Ointment a'one app icable to external ailments; conjointly with the Fills it exerci-ea the most salutary influence in checking iufhmmitions situated in the interior of the body; when rubbe 1 upon the back and chest it gives the most sensible relief in asthma, bronchitis, p'eurisy. and threatening consumption. Holloway's remedies are especially serviceable in liver and stomach complaints. For the cure of bad legs, all sorts of wounds, sores, and likewise scrofula and scorbutic affections, this Ointment produces a cooling and soothi-g f cling most acceptable to the sufferer.—ddvt.

The best medicine known is Sander & Sons' Eucalypti Kxthaot. And its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, the relief is instantaneous, [n serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be hey wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy—no swelling —no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of lungs, swelling, etc., diar, rhcea, dysentery, diseases the kidneys and urinary organs. Sandeb & Sons' Eucalypti Extract is in use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medals and diplomas at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and reject all others.—Advt, AT THE BAH,

The greatest compliment ever paid to» medicine wa- that paid to Impby's " May Applk," when, during the recent Tariff Debate, M's.H K. testified openly in the House to the efHcacy of this great remedy- - a guaranteed cure for all liver diosrders. A bottle was subsequently presented to every member of the House, and Members now speak in high terms of its goo effects, All chemists and stores stock it per bottle.— Advt

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