JUST BEGUN.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 6643, 19 October 1888, Page 2

JUST BEGUN.

The issue in tho groat Times-Parnell causo has been joined in one of the greatest state trials of tho ago. Tho charges are historical, and many of them rathor indofinite, which the Times has lodged. No doubt it is substantially truo that the object of the Leaguo was to obtain some kind of independence for Ireland, but we do not know that the Parnellite counsel will be careful to reply to the indictment. Boycotting, again, is a charge which will probably be admitted. In fact thero is no practice so universal in human affairs as bojeotting. Evcryono in this world seems to be engaged in the practice moro or less. If an Irish grocer refuses to Bell a pound of sugar to a member of the Irish Constabulary he would probably reoeivo the thanks of the local league, and find himself soon after doing his punishment gallantly in aStateprisonforthooffence. It is moro to tho purpose to allege that Mr Parnell wrote the letters tho fac-similes of which tho Times produced in tho O'Donnell trial. This is what tho world wants to knew something about. Did Mr Parnell express in w riting sympathy with murders and murderers, and is that writing, with Mr Parnell's name signed by his own hand, actually in possession of tho Times ? Tho evidonce on this point has profound interest for millions to> day, becauso tho nural question is so dißtinctly marked. It is probablo that half tho House of Commons is proparod to openly justify boycotting under certain circumstances or in somo form, but no ono would express approval of murder. It is well not to rely too much on telegrams sent out by tho rcpresontativo of the press agency in this business, experience having shown a bias which lends itself to colouring and distortion, Ono of the first questions to be sottlod is, what proof can bo adduced of tho genuinesss of tho letters ; or what proof is availablo on the other sido that thoy are forged ?

It ia believed that tho Parnell Commission will last at least two months.

Mr Travcrs of Wellington ha* left England on his way back to the colony. He has made a very short stay in tho Old Country.

A lengthy report on tho famous Abt Railway is expected from Sir F. D. Bell, Agent-General, who lias been much struck with it.

In tho Victorian Legislative Assembly, on Wodnesday night, a scone was created by Mr Jonc3, membor for Ballarat East, accusing tho Premier of being drunk.

Sir Walter Buller has been attracting the notico of tho Queon by sonding Her Majesty a magnificently bound volumo of his first voluuio of New Zoaland Birds.

Bishop Cowio, of Auckland, has bcon occupying many of tho mo3t important metropolitan pulpits in London. His book has fallon very flat, and is little read oxccjjt among church people.

Society papers at Homo aro making mention of the possibility of Lord Seaficld romaining in England if ho manages to roako a favourable impression on the dowoger countess of the soventh earl, in whom tho wholo of the family estates are vested.

According to late reports Bismarck is said to be nearly as much estranged from the now Emperor as he was from Frederick. It is said that the betrothal of the Princess Sophio to tho Duke of Sparta is tho causo of tho trouble.

Tho mail brought very little news respecting tho whereabouts of Stanley — in fact nono at all. There is a growing impression that ho has been murdered by tho Africans. Sir Samuel Baker howevor is of opinion that when Stanley is heard of it w ill bo found that ho has joined Emm Bey.

Yesterday a number of Mahakipawa diggers, including Mossm Downer, Kichards, Watson, Cronin, and Schmidt returned from Blenheim, sadder if not wiser men. Tlioy do not givo an encouraging report of the condition of affairs on either of tho fields. .Other Wanganuiites oro coming back shortly.

Holt's solicitor in Sydney has published some extraordinary correspondence, show ing that Mr Clarke, Minister of Justice, and Sir Henry Parkes, agreed to release Holt from gaol if siity Opposition members petitioned in his favour. These signatures, ho says, were obtained, and then tho promise was withdrawn by Sir Henry Parkcs.

The superiority of tho Label rifle, added to tho discovery of smokeless powder, besides the detonations of tho now cartridge being scarcely audible, so that tho firing will not reveal the whoreaboutß of the enemy, is oxciting tho serious attention of ovory war officor in Europe, Franco has solo possussion of tho secrot, and is guarding it carefully.

A gift of great valtio lias been made to tho diocese of Dunedin by tho widow of the Eev. Ardvorno Shoutts, B D., who has handed cer to tho Bishop of Dunedin tho library of her lato husbnnd. His collection includes many uniquo volumes, including a collection of tho Fathers, early editions of tho Classics, matchless Elzevirs and Aldiues, valuablo manuscripts, etc., and it will undoubtedly lie tho finest library of its kind in tho colony.

Wo wore shown yesterday by Mr LoftiiH a portion of a carbine bullet which might have caused him serious injury. Ho was out class-firing with tho Navals, and was firing at tho 100 yds rango, kneeling, when this bullet eamo back with a rebound from tho targot and fell just in front of him. VVo boliovo this was not tho only instanco in which tho bullets camo back, and in order to avorl accidents at those short ranges wo think iron targets should bo superseded by thoso ÜBed at tho N.Z.E.A. meetings.

Miss Hume's concert this evening offers considerable inducement to lovers of good music. The prinia donna is to givo a scene from "Traviafa," as well as tho garden sceno from " Faust." She will ropcat "Lo, horo tho Gentlo Lark," and in addition is to render Gnnz'a beautiful song " Sing Sweet Bird." Miss Sparks will provide two pieces— Bluonienthal's "Message" nnd "Aye Maria " with obligato by Mr Martin. Miss Turner is to sing "Fiddlo and I," and Mr Lowis "To-morrow will bo Friday" and " Good Nieht Farewell." With a piograniuio buuli iib this we anticipate a crowded house.

James Devino, a lunatic from Waverloy, was this morning remanded for medical examination.

Messrs Hogan and Co's weokly sale of produce, etc., will be held to-morrow. Among a number of entries is a lino of five tons of first-class potatoes.

The Bank of Now Zealand havo offored a quarter of a million of tho now capital in London at a premium of £1. Tho allotment of shares is fixed for tho 24th instant.

The lateßt rumours as to tho colonial Governorships are to tho effect that the Hon. D. R. Plunkett, mentioned a day or two ago as successor to Sir Anthony Musgrave, will be Governor of South Australia, and that the Eight Hon. Henry Cecil Eaikes, Postmaster • General, will havo Queensland.

Tho following are tho special jurors drawn for the caso of Nash v. Eangitikei Coumy Council, which comes on on Monday : — A. Allison, J. Notman, J. Stone, J. Peat, W. G. Basnett, G. Sheriff, A. Atkins, A. G. Donmston, D. Blair, A. Tod,D, Peat, E. C. Tennent, J. McLean, A. H. Owen, A. McNeill, J. Morgan, J. Duncan, H. A. Lomax, 15. Broughton, Morton Jones, J. Stevenson, A. Wilson, F. M. tpurdle, and E. L. Fletcher.

At yesterday's Pchool Committeo meeting a proposal was brought forward suggesting that the boys should bo taught to swim. Tho idea is that thoso bors whoso parents are willing should bo taken across the river, opposite Nixon's, by one of tho masters atter school hours. The proposal is one that wo think is likely to bo adopted with pleasure by parents, most of whom will recognise tho advantages of having their boys taught to swim under proper instruction.

Tho full programme of tho Basonica Company is now out on tho hoardings, but a great many people may still be in the dark as to what Basonica means. We avo now at liberty to tell them. A company of youths, after tho visit of the Lynch Family Bellringers, caught the iOea of getting music out of basins, and they havo practised most assiduously over since, with tho result that they will rather astonish liie public by their proficiency. Wo shall havo moro to say regarding them on a futuvo occasion.

In answer to a correspondent who asks as to tho qualifications of grand jurors, we may say thnt grand jurors aro taken from the special jury book, which is made up by the Sheriff in tho month of May in every year from the jury lists in tho order in which they stand theroin of all men nhonro described in such lists as " csquircs.gcntlomon, merchants.managers of bauks.civilcngineors, and architects," and also sucli other persons as shall bo known to him to bo of " tho best condition." Mr Woon is alone responsible for placing thoso referred to on tho special jury book.

The monthly meeting of the town School Committee was held yesterday, when there woro presont— Messrs J. L. Stevenson (>n tho chair), Cummins, Bush, Austin, and Neill. On the recommendation of tho Visiting Committeo it was dccidel to requost tho Board to appoint another pupilteacher at St John's, as 1 tho attendance had greatly increased. Messrs Neill and Austin wore appointed Availing Committeo for tho month, and wero instructed to see to various small matters that rcquiro attending to. A letter from tho Education Board was received stating that tho Girls' School is ovor-officered, and it was decided to smd this on to the teachers.

Tho following aro the attendance returns at the town schools for tho month of September :— Boys - Numbor actually attended, 270 : daily average, 240 ; times open, 40 ; highest attendance, 267 ; number on books, 281. St Tolin's— Number actually attended, 121 ; daily avorage, 100 j times open, 38; highest attendance, 117; number on books, 128. Girls— Number actually attended, 2G7 ; daily average, 2ir2; times open, 40; highest attendance, 228 ; number on books, 2G2. Infunis— Numbor actually attended, 109 boys and 171 girls, total 310; daily average, 131.07 boys and 120 42 girls; total 261-39 ; times open, 40; highest attendance, 292; number on books, 317.

The lunatic, David Boil, scut hero from Mavlon last week, and afterwards sent on to Wellington 'died in tho Asylum there on Tuesday. At tho inquest yosterday tho Medical Superintendent of tho Hospital said ho thought that it would liaro been better had deceased not been removed from Marton, as tho ease was ob\ioußly one for hospital treatment. Ho thought that tho man's mental condition was due to tho ailments stated. Several of tho jurors also thought that tho Wanganui doctors should have made further examination as to tho real condition of tho man beforo his removal to Wellington as a lunatic. The jury returned a vordict that tho cause of death was inflammation of the brain, adding the following rider : — •' That v o are of opinion that the man, David Eoil, should have been treated at tho nearest hospital instead of being forwarded on to Wellington."

Juriea at times pass peculiar verdicts, and that on the unfortunate lunatic David Eoil appears to us to havo been prompted sololy by ignorance of tho facts. Eoil was brought here from Marton a hopeless and helpless lunatic. Ho was brought before tho K.M. nnd romanded for inspection as to his sanity by Drs Eurle and Connolly. They leported him as insane, and he was committed to tho Wellington asylum. Tho suggestion that he wus a oaso for a hospital is not ono that can eommond itself at all. It would render tho hospitals almost unworkable if lunatics wero sont thoro, unless indeed a special staff of attendants wns engaged. Tho doctors in this eiiso had no other courso beforo them than the ono they adopted, and it is difiicult to soo that they aro to bo censured for doing their duty.

Last night the members of tho 1.0. G.T. held ft very successful tca-mecing and concert, in tho Oddfellows Hall. Tho catering by Mr Dustin was all that could bo desired, and tho following ladies proved very efficient assistants : — Misses Nicholls, Sargeant,Brown,K,ichards,Wlnnray,Dustin, Stonall, I ow, Streeter, Collins, Wilkinson (2), Piper, Wliitcouibo, Clurko, Collinguood, Winshule, and Johnson. Tho concert that followed was enjoyable, some excellent items boing rendered by Misses Doran,Flygor,and Battle, Mrs and Miss Wutt, and othors. A furee, that kept tho audionco well amused, closed tho proceedings. There was ono characteristic of the gathering which rather struck us— tho absonce altogether of tho recognised champions of leinporniice in this district. Tho lodge, as at present constituted, seems to consist mainly of jomig men and women who thiow themsehes heartily into the work for its own sake, and wo heartily wish thoro wero moro lodges of the same chavactor, as their educating influence on tho drink question can hardly bo over-estimated.

Sandor and Sons' Eucalypti Extract. — In protection of the world-wido famo our manufacture has aequirod all ovor tho globe, wo publish tho following : — Hazard, M.D , Professor of General Pathology and Diseases of tho Mirdand Nervous System, says in an editorial published in tho Clinical Hccoid : — l 'Wo havo ciamined half-a-dozen specimens of differout manufactures ; tho preparation of Sander and Sons was tho only ono that proved to bo roliablo and corresponding to scientific teats." Another concoction called 'rtofincd Eitract of Encalyptus,' has made its appearance sineo This product stands, according to DrOwen, foremost .n causing injurious effects. That gentleman communicates at a meeting of tho Medical "• ocioty of Victoria, that n chid living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another caso a lady states on tho strength of statutory declaration lhat sho suft'ored cruelly from tho effects of the samo concoction. To guard tho high reputation of our manufacture wo fool warranted in exposing the abovo facts, and desire the public to exerciso moro and precaution whon buying. Sander and Fons — (Advt )

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