The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A special meeting of the Anama Road Board is called by advertisement for Thurs day, May 19. A plant for counterfeiting notes was dis covered by the police the other day in a tobacconist's shop in Goulburn street, Sydney. Good finds of mica, have been made on the Upper Gascoyne (West Australia). One man has taken sowt to Perth. Excellent quality and plenty obtainable. " Why, Sam, how do you expect to get that mule along with a spur only on one side?" " Well, boss, if I gets dat si'e to go ain'fc de udder one boun' to keep up ?" Sydney conti-actors are offering to do Government work and take Treasury bills in payment. Government think the only legitimate course to place bills on the mar ket is to do so directly, not indirectly. At the commission inquiring into the management of the New South Wales rail ways, a Mr Thomas Middleton gave it as . his opinion that there is not a more disor ganised railway system under heaven than that of New South Wales. At the recent Pharmacy Board examina tions at Dunedin, the results of which were declared on Tuesday, Mr William Salek, formerly of the Ashburton Drug Company's establishment, and brother of Mr S. Salek, jaweller, passed in all subjects. At the special conference of delegates of the New Zealand Trotting Association held atChristchurch on Tuesday evening, seventy two out of seventy-eight affiliated clubs were represented. The revision--of the trotting laws was fully gone into, with the result that a most complete and comprehen sive code was adopted. Complaints (says the "Otago Daily Times " are made of the prohibitive license fee (£10) charged in Otago for selling native game. Dealers, finding that it will not pay them to give such a high fee, have com menced to import game from Victoria. A parcel of wild teal and black duck came to hand by the Manapouri, and it is alleged that they can be imported and sold at much cheaper rates than New Zealand game, i The "New York Herald" published a despatched from Salvador reporting that a quack doctor in the village ol Cimarron, pretending to be able to prevent the spread of smallpox, inoculated twenty children with the virus of the disease. On the following morning sixteen of them died, and there is small hope of the recovery of the remainder. The inhabitants ot the village are greatly excited, and threaten vengeance on the man. ■ At the Sydney Central Criminal Court last week, Samuel Hood and Thomas John Hood, at one time residents of Auckland, who were on the previous week convicted of manslaughter, were called up for sentence. Prisoners, father and son, though nofc regis tered practitioners, had been carrying on business as medical specialists, and a woman named Rebecca Cohen, who was sufiering from cancer, died under their treatment. Acting-judge Leydon commented in scathing terms on the practices the prisoners had indulged in, and sentenced the father; to seven years and the son to five years' im prisonment. Mr J. McGoverin, of the firm of McGoverin and Hardie, The Hook, Waimate, had a startling adventure with a wild boar last Sunday. He with his partner and another gentleman were walking on the main road, and came upon the boar which charged the party. The other two got over the fence, but Mr McGoverin simply picked up a stone to repel the attack. The boar came straight at him, knocked him down, and ripped his thigh. The dogs drove off the boar, which then made for Mr Goverin's companions, but they eluded him, and got the injured tr.an home. His injuries were very painful, but no serious consequences are anticipated. The boar was shot later in the day. New Zealand dairy farmers (says a writer in the " Europeau Mail " of April 1) ought to be well pleased on the whole, considering the reception given here to the butter and cheese of the colony. In regard to the former commodity, it is finding preferential accept ance in the wholesale markets over the lead ing continental brands. Yet in certain circles there are complaints of the- fact that though the New Zealand butter undoubtedly sells well in the market, retail customers cannot find any place, much less places, where it is ostensibly vended. In fact, it really seems very much like the frozen mutton business, as that was of yore, once again. Of course, for wholesale buyers to act thus is unfair to the colony. In this connection it is worthy of note that some particularly fine and templing apples from the Britain of the South are now to be seen in Covent Garden Market, and these apples are considered to be very good by competent judges. Apropos of the Elginshire, the following from a home paper is of interest:—"The handling of the Eider ever since she struck upon a reef at the back of the Isle of Wight has been a plucky and determined piec^ of work. Whatever faults of navigation there may have been in the fog which sent her on to the rocks, they have been fully retrieved by the dogged determination of Captain Hetneke not to allow his fine ship to become a total wreck. From the first he declared that the Eider could be got off: and for two months he stuck to the ship gallantly. On Tuesday she was safely hauled off the rocks and towsd to Southampton—a result which" j very few people, even among the experts, ever expected to »ee. It is indeed a very remarkable feat that has been accomplished, at once a triumph for mechanics and for steady perseverance. We can well believe that this is the first time so large a ship has been taken off so dangerous a shore." A meeting of the committee of the Ash burton Poultry and Canary Society was held last evening. Letters were read, — from Mr E. G. Wright accepting the posi tion of patron, enclosing a cheque for £2 2s, and expressing approval of the proposal to establish, such a society in the district; from Mr Hugo Friedlander accepting office as Vice-President, forwarding £1 Is and wishing the society a successful career; from Dr Leahy, and Mr D. Thomas each accepting a similar position, and generally j congratulating the promoters on their action. It may be mentioned that Mr J, C. N. Grigg had previously accepted office as Vice-President and donated £1 Is to the society. The secretary was instructed to tender to those gentlemen who had forwarded donations the cordial thanks of the committee. Circulars to be addressed to farmers and others likely to support the Society were read and approved, and the date of the show was fixed for Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16. After arranging to meet again this evening (Thursday) to draft the pri^e schedule, the committee adjourned.

The Onslow Biscuit The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by Aulsebrook and (Jo. Kbatjng's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of those dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. F;>r relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists in tins Is |d and 3s 9d each. Hollo way's Oint i*k .<?,-- Spjres, Wounds, Ulcerations, and other cUseasea affect jnc; the akin are capable of speedy amendment by this cooling and healtug ointment, which has called forth the loudest praise frpni persons who have suffered for years from bad legs, "bad breasts, piles, abscesses, and cfrronic ulcers, after every hope of cure had long passed away. None but those who haye experienced the soothing effect,of this Oinfc*. ! metit can form an idea of the comfort It bestows by restraining inflammation and allaying pah), Whenever Hollo way's Oint tnent has-been onee used ;ft ba.B established •its own ■worth, and has .■again bwn §Merly sought for as the easiest and safest remedy for alt Kuuh complaints. "In neuralgia, | liliesu^t M?#p and gout, the same application, p.'e^ci'l/use-. 1; #ivi!3 UOftd.erf.uJ jelief,

The Friendly Societies of Wellington have! decided to present a joint address to Lord , Glasgow on his arrival. The monthly meeting of the Somerset Mksonic Lodge will be held to-morrow (Friday) e\«ning. Vis tars are cordially invited. ' The only c*se heard at the R.M. Court this morning was Sparrow and Berryman against V. Cox, claim £2 15s, for which am .unt and costs judgment went tor plaintiffs by default. Mads Jousen, who was arrested here last week, and lias since been convicted ot Urceny at Rxkaia, was on Wednesday at Lyttelton sentenced tu six months'imprison ment for larceny of stores from the ship Portia, of which vessel he had been steward. A robbery on Board the steamer Tar.iwera has been discovered. In is. supposed to have taken place at Sydney w harf before her departure for Auckland. The sum of £160 in charge of the purser was stolen from a drawer in his cabin, but there is no clue, to the thief. Captain Freiwurst, of the Gernian barque August Burchard, attempted suicide by cutting his throat at Lyttelton on Wednes day. .. For some time past serious doubts have been entertained as to Captain Fretwurst's mental condition, and it had been arranged that> he was to go home as a passenger, the mate taking command for the voyage. The live stock from this district Isold at Addingtort on Wednesday included the following fat sheep-:—For Mr Rickman, crossbred Wethers at 16s lid to 17s 2d, ewes 15s to 15s 4d; for Messrs Wallace and Kime, merino wethers at 11s 6d. The fat cattle market was topped by a grand line of bullocks sold by Messrs Miles and Co., Irom the Chatmoss Estate, which made from £8 to £9 5s a head. A criminal libel action, Stait v Card (pro prietor of the '' Picton Press"), has been withdrawn, defendant haing disclosed the name of the writer of an alleged libellous letter signed " Areunum," and consented to publish a complete apology in his paper and pay the costs. An action will at once be taken against the writer of the defamatory letter, either by criminal proceedings ov by an action tor damages. Mr Ignatius Donnelly will now have to retire. Mr 0. W. Owen, of Detroit, has been devoting himself to Shakspeare with dire results to the character of Good Queen Bess. After five years of hard labor he was discovered the biography of the poet within the folio edition of 1623, and has unearthed a morganatic marriage between Queen Elizabeth and the Earl of Leicester, with Francis Bacon as the fruit thereof ! The Royal infant was adopted by Lady Nichalas Bacon, the Queen's devored confidante. A few more games have been got off in the Trial Chess tourney now in progress, and a secoud event is being arranged for with adjusted handicaps, which is advertised in another column. We afcs requested to state that owing to the very favourable arrange ments of the Ashburton Club—unusual facilities and conveniences are offered to chessplayers who may attend the club room. Few chess rooms in Canterbury are so comfortable, and as all players, at present, are admitted free on club nights it is hoped that there will be a good entry for the second tourney now being arranged Mr T. Coffie, author of the New Zealand story " Frank Melton's Luck," writes to the Wellington " Evening Post," mentioning certain coincidences between his book and Ralph Boldrewood's last story 'Never more. ' He explains that his own work was written some years ago, and only lately revised, appearing for the first time in the "New Zealand Graphic" early last year. When published in book form the date was accidently omitted. "Never More" was published this year. The editor of the " Post " appends a foot note, pointing out that Ralph Boldrewood's story also ap peared in serial form some time ago.

THE Deeming Murders.

[PER fRESis ASSOCIATION.!

London, May 10. In the event of a petition being lodged on behalf of Deeming, the Privy Council will summon a conference of the Judges, and a short respite will become necessary while the decision is being arrived at. Melbourne, May 11. An unseemly dispute has arisen be tween Mr Lyle (JDeeming's counsel) and the gaol chaplain regarding the condemned man's confession. The former has complained to the sheriff, and in consequence the appeal to the Privy Council is likely to fall through.. Deeming desires to give his head to Doctors Springthorpe and Fishbourne, who gave evidence at the trial as to accused's sanity. (Received May 12, noon.) Melbourne, May 12. The warrant for Deeming's execu' tion has been signed.

Mr Perceval's Speech.

THE CRITICISMS.

I PER I'RESS ASSOCIATION.] London, May 11. There was a very large attendance at fche meeting of the Colonia? Insti tute when Mr Perceval addressed it. Mr JBrodje Hoare in the course of his remarks said that the foolish financial legislation of New ijealand was pair culated to seriously interfere with the 1 influx of capital and that the Govern ment ought to co-operate with and not hamper industrial enterprise, Sir Julius Vogel admitted that the attacks made by Mr Wilson, of the " Standard/' in the "Investors' Review," were terribly strong as against the colonies, yet that stock had advanced ever since. Mr H. M. Paul .deprecated the attacks that were being made gn absentee owners. Mr Dibbs, a Sydney banker, endorsed the views of Mr Biodie Hoare. Sip W]JHam Jervois, who was chairman, condemned the #n wise pojipy New was adppting towards capital, 3,11c! said that the labour party had aear.cejy graspecl the enormous issues they were trying tq decide, and would n'ncl that they wepe being led by the nose by demagogues,

NOTES.

Human nature would not be human nature unless it were full of inconsis tencies ; and as human nature is in the individual so also ia it in the ag gregate. Hence it ia that we find good churchmen denouncing gambling and all the while going in for raffles, lucky-bags, etc., at bazaars and apron fairs in aid of church funds. Thf&e are generally, it is true, for what Mrs ] Malaprop termed "articles of bigotry and virtue," and when it is remembered that the subscribers to such lotteries generally look upon their subscriptions in the light of donations and are quite content to be among the non-pri*3wiiv 1 nefs, we are not disposed to be severe in condemnation of the method, even thoughly it does savor strongly of in . consistency. But a line must be drawn i somewhere, and when it comes to a raffle for a. barrel of beer at a bazaar in aid of a church fun.l the line is, we think, very distinctly overstepped. And yet that very tiling, according to " The Prohibitionist" of April 23, took place the other clay at Gore, when a barrel of beer was raffled in forty six penny shares. The "barrel" must we suppose have been a ten gallon keg, or if what is generally understood by " a barrel " it must have been mighty indifferent liquor to be appraised at the low , value of twenty shillings. But, be that as it may, we share the regret of our teetotal contemporary that such an incident should have occurred, and with it we hope that the Church authorities were not responsi ble for the transaction, but that it is , to be traced to the unsanctioned action of some ill-advised adherent. Re- I ferring to this same matter, the " Wanganui Herald" adduces another remarkable instance of inconsistency, 1 asserting that " not so long ago there was a barrel of beer in the committee room of a Prohibitionist aspirant for a scat in Parliament, and that the liquor was drunk to the success of the teeto [ tal candidate's efforts to enter Parlia ment !" After this anything in the way of inconsisteney, " . The weak point in connection with all systems of direct taxation—whether upon all property, as under the Property-tax, or upon land alone, as under the Land-tax —is to be found; in the difficulty of obtaining reliable in<\ fair valuations. We are not awkre whether such serious mistakes have been made in otber parts of the colbny —time will show—but up Wanganui way, according to the " Herald " a very unsatisfactory record is shown. Our contemporary says "some of the valuators are neither competent nor reliable, and the result is that'their work in many instances shows glaring inaccuracies. For instance, one; of them in a district on the coast put down the unimproved value of a highly improved property at £3 per acre, and that of a large neighbouring estate at 8s 6d per acre. The land on both estates; in its primitive state, was worth the same, and was originally sold at"the same price. The valuator now says that the land of the improved property is worth £3 an acre, plus the value of its improvements, and that the value of the land of the unimproved adjoining property has actually fallen below the original price paid for it! Here is another and quite as glaring a case of a valuator's incoinpetency. A block of bush-covered land; which: in its unimproved state was worth £\ per acre all round, and in no \yise differed to any appreciable extent; in the value of any particular part, was divided up and sold to several dif ferent people, who cleared and im proved their sections: to a varying extent. On comparing notes they find that the valuator had' assessed the un improved value of their sections at from £5 to. £12 per acre. If anything were required to show the absurdity of this valuation the person making it has supplied it, as on the other side, of the road lies land of the same character, the unimproved value of which he has assessed at 12s 6d per acre. These are only samples of how some of the valuators have done their work." This is a very unsatisfactory state of things, and is only a repetition of what occurred under " the Property Assessment Act," the same cause pro ducing the same results in both cases. That cause is simply the disastrous system of appointing valuators by tender, giving the job to the cheapest man and getting the work scamped in consequence —another illustration of the very common course of penny wisdom and pound foolishness,

That ostriches thrive in Canterbury has *>een successfully demonstrated by Mr Matson, whose ostrich farm is one of the attractions of visitors to the Cathedral City, and there are not wanting persons who are sanguine that ostrich-farming even in this part of the Colony may be made a commercial success. So far, how ever, no one seems to have had suffi cient faith in this to follow Mr Mat son's lead, and even that gentleman, we believe, keeps his birds rather as the indulgence of a hobby than, with a view to financial benefit therefrom. But up in Auckland there seems to be every probability of ostrich-farming becoming a recognised and growing in dustry. Th3 Whitford Park proprietors have not only been succossful in rear ing a large flock of birds, but they held a few days ago the first of an intended series of annual sales of birds. These were of various ages and all shown in grand condition. The sale attracted hundreds of visitors, among whom were a large number of purchasers, some sixty or seventy birds being sold under the hammer at prices ranging from twelve guineas a pair for chicks to twenty-one guineas for older birds. These, of course, will form the nuclei of a number of ostrich farms in different parts of the North Island, and we may, therefore, soon begin to look for the gradual establishment of a new item of export in the shape of ostrich feathers, whieh form so large a part of the revenues of Cape Colony and may yet, perhaps, run into large figures f^r |?ew Zealand. \

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

' PBK JPRBSS ASSOCIAtIOIi.

THE LATE SIR J. McDONALD.

London May 10. ! A bust of the late Sir J. McDonald, the* Canadian Statesman, has been i erectel in St Paul's. ! CRICKET. Lohmann,the professional cricketer, I who.was a. member of Lord Sheffield's team, in the course of an interview said W. Bruce was now the best bats man in Australia. He thought there had been vast improvement in Mel bourne and Sydney cricket. Mr W. G. Grace, giving his opinion on the Australian eUvens which Lord Sheffield's team met, thinks they were inferior to the teams which visited England in 1882 and IS'B4. MR DIBBS' MISSION. "The Times" considers that the mystery surrounding Mr Dibbs' mission to England is doing harm to the colonies, inasmuch as it tends to suggest anxiety as to their solvency though that solvency is undoubted. Mr Dibbs would render them best service by declaring what steps he will take to prevent the misappropriation of public money and political corrup tion, and if he will see that immigration is encouraged, and borrowed money properly applied. LABOR MATTERS. 1 The South Wales miners have decided against a weekly holiday. May 1.1. It is reported that the dock and riverside laborers in London will strike in July, during the height of the tea season, owing to an alleged evasion of the Mansion House agreement. SCOTT'S SUPPER ROOMS. Scott's oyster house, Piccadilly, has been burned and four lives lost^ SMALL HOLDINGS. The amendment to the Small Hold ings Bill, in favor of compulsory leasing, was defeated. COLONIAL STOCKS. The leading bankers in the ci ty agree with Sir Graham Berry that Australian i stocks will regain their former value if the colonies abstain from borrowing, otherwise they consider that there must be a collapse. The matte»* is entirely in the hands of the colonies. ANTARCTIC WHALING. The Tay Whale Fishing Company have decided to send in August next the vessels Active, Diatia, and Dehuda on an eight months' whaling cruise in southern seas.

ARGENTINE REVENUE.

■■'■ B|jeno4 AyrEs; May 10. ; !TPresident Pellegrini is confident that the revenue of the Argentine Republic for the first six months of the present year will exceed the total revenue collected in 1891.

THE PAHANG TROUBLE.

Singapore, May 10. The Sultan, of, Pahang with. five, hundred followers is Operating against the rebels.

THE CHARGE AGAINST JEWS.

' Berlin, M;iy 10. An enquiry is to bo held into the circumstances connected with the alleged sale of half a million useless rifles to the military authorities by a Jewish firm.

THE MISSISSIPPI.

New York, May 10. The Mississippi has broken through its banks at New Orleans, and inun dated much of the surrounding country. The loss of thirteen lives is reported, but it is feared that the number will be greatly increased. The river is at a phenomenal height.

BANK FRAUDS.

Hong Kong, May 10. An officer of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank has embezzled £170000.

THE PRESIDENCY.

Wasbijjgton, May 10. The friends allege that he has secured a majority among the Republican delegates. HORRIBLE TRAGEDY. A telegram to the Philadelphia press gives the particulars of a tragedy at Hosogilos, in Mexico. A girl, who had been jilted, chloroformed her lover and his bride, while they were taking their siesta. She-cut but their tongues and then slabbed to the heart the officer who was sent to arrest her, She was eventually arrested.

EMIN PASHA.

: . Zanzibar, May 11. The rumors regarding Emin Pasha sire of a conflicting character. The latest reports state that the troops under Emin have been repulsed by the Wadelai rebels at Bora.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, May 11.

SCULLING.

Kemp desires that his match with Sullivan should be over a mile (?) course, Sullivan agrees to this on condition that the second race is rowed over the championship course.

THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT

Melbourne, May 11. Parliament was opened to-day. Mr Thomas Bent was elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. The mem bers were sworn in to-day, but the fqrmal opening takes, place to-morrow.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auorlaijd, May 11. Bro. Wm. McCqllogh has received by cable his appointment as Provincial Grand Master of the Scottish Constitution of Freemasons, in succession to the late Sir Frederick Whitaker. Afc the Review Court to-day, Mr Thorne, solicitor, objected to properties held in trust being assessed in globo. He said individual interests should be valued separately. The Board overruled the objection, but Mr Thorne notified his in tention to pursue the matter further. ' ' ' - . NjsjiSpN, May 10. A batch of Picturesque. AtVas pases car«Q on fpja hearing }h the Kesulentj Magistrate's Coqrh to-day before Mr , Lowther Broad, R.M. Only two capes (ire finished, in both of which Bowerman Bros., were successful. Defendants? in e.'ach case denied signing thp prders prp duced, but the Mas;istrate dcpid^d thaj: the signatures were genuine, and gave judgment for pMatiiis witfe «oate,

RAKAIA.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

(from- our correspondent.) J On Tuesday morning, a fine lad of three years old, named John Joseph Ciarktson, met his death whilst playing in the yard at his grandfather's—Mr Murphy's. An inquest was held yesterday, before Mr L. Oxley, Deputy-Coroner. J. Claikson, in his evidence, said he was the father of the child John Joseph, who had been staying with his mother and Uie other children for some time with Mr Murphy, the grandfather. Witness slept at;his/own'.place some miles away, and on Tuesday morning when he went over, not seeing the child about, he asked for him. Search was made, and the child was found pinned t,o the ground wiih a box uaed for feeding horses. [The box, which was a heavy one, standing on four legs, could nou possibly have been pulled over by achild had it been soifnd ; bnt one of the lugs was off, and only used to prop it with. He supposed the 6hild was endeavoring to get in, when the leg came away and the whole lot fell over on him. Mrs Murphy and Dr. Cordner also gave evidence ; and the jury returned a verdict of *: accidental death."

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions exptessed by our correspondents.);

RANGITATA ROAD BOARD.

TO THE EDITOR. Snt,--Our annual election is now over, and it is hoped that the little fresh blood received by the Board will help to more public spirit, greater breadth of vision, and larger-heartedness of purpose on the part of its members. Truly, all this is much needed. You may possibly think from the name of the Board that the settlers living along the margin of the Rangitata river are not likely to be neglected in the matter of roads. But that is just what we have to complain of. We have got the name, but not the roads. That honor, such as it is, is ours, but it does not help to remove one boulder from what are meant to be roads. Are there no roads, then, in the district? To be sure there are. Mem bers of Boards are not usually content to travel along the rough country which Nature has provided. They make for themselves roads. And whatever else our members may have neglected, they cannot iustly be charged with having neglected ihi3 part of their work. Oh ! yes, there are roads, good shingled roads, to bo found in the district. But you must not look for them among the smaller settlers of the Ranaitata plains. The Board is still in the hands of the squatters, and as yet there is not sufficient public spirit among them to induce them to look beyond their own personal requirements. If you want to see the roads of our district you must go where our members have lived and moved, and especial!^ where from time to time they "most do congregate." ftow, the Board have no nt>ed to be reminded that their jurisdic tion is not confined to the country lying along the Hinds, for when a rate has been struck "the powers that be " have always taken care that-the settlers along the Rangitata should pay their quota. But surely the Board do need to be reminded of the fact that their obligations are co extensive with their jurisdiction, and that the Rangitati settlers ought in justice to have some small attention paid them in the matter of roads as a quid-pro-quo for r the rates they have to pay. And I think I may safely say that tiiey will be content with little. They look not for formed aad shingled roads. Something less will please them. But surely the very least that can begone i-> the i\iu.-vulof the rough stones that obstruct the tracks and' render travelling both tiresome and dangerous. Will' the members of the Board allow this state of things to con tinue ? If they are wise they will recog nise the fact that the settlers are gradu | ally increasing, and that the day will certainly coine when, instead of the settlers being at the mercy of the squatters, the squatters will be at the mercy of the settlers. It would be wise to look this fairly in the face, and give that consideration to others now which they may then be disposed to ask for themselves.—l am, etc., Omissus.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(IfCB. PRESS ASSOCIATION.) [Received May 12, 10.25 a.m.)

COLLIERY DISASTER.

Washington, May 11. Fifty miners have been killed by a colliery explosion at Roslyn, Washing ton territory.

DAHOMEY.

Pmis, May 11. Telegrams from West Africa report that t!he attack by Dahomey troops on Port Novo was repulsed, The Go vernor of the place was amongst the wounded.

NIHILISM OR QUACKERY.

St. Petersburg, May 11. It is now stated that M. Gressers, prefect of police, who was said to; be poisoned by Nihilists, really fell a victim to a quack injection for rheu matism, j

SALVATION ARMY FUNDS.

(Received May 12, 10.30 a.m.)

London, May 11. General Booth states that the funds for the spiritual and social branches of I Salvation Army work are nearly ex hausted. Only £4000 was subscribed this year for his " Darkest England " scheme. He appeals for help as the work of the Army has nearly come to a standstill.

CRICKET.

The Notts and Somerset counties cricket executives have summoned % meeting of counties to discuss whether an Australian team shall be invited to visit England next year.

THE ROBBER of ROTHSCHILDS

Cairo, May \\. Jaeger, Rothschilds' absconding cashier, has been arrested in Egypt, and most of the stolen money recovered,

THE ANARCHISTS.

Paris, May 11. The police in Paris have been in creased by 1100 men. The. Premier will ask the chambers to vote £12,000 to indemnify the victims of the recent dynamite explosions.

CHURCH AND STATE.

The President has ordered the J salaries paid by the State to the Arch-1 bishops of Avignon and Ainiens to be stopped. I

Typhoid in Cattle.

ALLEGED IMPORTANT DlS* COVERY. \

A veterinary surgeon of long.experience, in the treatment of horses and'cattle, Mr A. Hamilton, has informed a reporter of the " Ocago Daily Times " that he has made what he believe^ to be an important discovery. From time to time he has bad to treat cows for what he has no doubt is nothing less than typhoid fever. Some time ago this disease was very common amongst cattleio Ota-go, arid there were most cases shortly after the close of the exhibition, and at the time when the number of typhoid patientsin the Dunedin Hospital was the greatest. Of the identity of the fever the cows suffered from with typhoid as it developsiu human beings Mr Hamilton has no raanerof doubt. The symptoms are similar, and in each case the fever has run the well defined course characteristic of typhoid, while the success of the treatment pursued supplied supplementary evidence of some value regarding the correctness of the diagnosis. At"present Mr Hamilton has but one case of the kind under treatment, and that not a strongly marked one, but the cades have been so numerous, »nd their correspon dence so exacfcj as to leave no doubt in his mind as to the nature of the disease, la every casa Mr Hamilton directed that the milk r.i the diseased cows should not be sold or used, and in most of the cases this direction was probably followed, but not in all, the matter of peremptorily stopping the sale of such milk not being within his province. The milk from the fever-strickencows, Mr Hamilton observed was extremely poor in quality, quite different from rich, healthy milk, and the faft suggested a careful examination of the fluid. Taking a small glass phial, Mr Hamilton drew some milk from one of the cows and corked it tightly instantaneously. On reaching home he subjected this to an examination under the microscope, com paring it with healthy milk examined under the same instrument. The differ ence proved to be most remarkable. The healthy milk presented a smooth, even surface, the milk cells being regular in size and form; but the unhealthy milk showed a broken surface, with uneven cells, some small and some very large, and near the large cells there were microbes which presented the appearance of sections of fine twigs, and being altogether different from anything discoverable in milk from healthy cows. Mr Hamilton believes that those were the microbes of typhoid, and if that surmise be correct, the discovery must prove of interest, and may prove of value. The rr.atter is. doubtless, one to which the attention of men of science will be directed. A sample of the milk was, sent to Dr Cough trey, who also, on examination with a powerful microscope, found the milk to contain bacoilli, but was unable to say that they were typhoid tjermg, and did not regard the matter as important, for, so far as ho was aware, chey did not differ from what is to be usually found in milk. The above if< the substance of an inter view wiih Mr Hamilton, and fr certainly establishes a case for further scientific investigation.

POLITICAL

THE MINISTER OF LANDS AT VVAIMATE. ! ■ .. . . ,: ' " ■ • .> • !'

FROM OUR OWX REPORTER. Waimate, May 12. ' The Hon. .1. McKeuzie, Minister of 1 Lands, iddrtssed a public meeting here last evening. The meeting, which in-. j eluded a number of ladies, was one of the largest political meetings ever held in | Waimate. His Worship the Mayor, (Mr ! G. H. Graham) occupied the chair, and ! Major Steward, member for the district, 1 and Mr March, Inspector of Settlements, were on the platform. Before Mr Mc- Kenzie rose to speak, Major Steward apologised for the absence of Mr A. E. G Rhodes, M.H.8., and congratulated the Waimate people on having the Minister of Lands to address them. Mr McKenzie spoke for nearly two hours. He defended Ministers' speaking in various parts of the Colony. Owing to the misrepresentations of the Tory press they had found it necessary to get the ear of the public in that way. He claimed that by his Government's administration of the lands of the colony and public works the exodus had been stayed. He denied the assertion that the Government was galloping to a deficit and to a loan. As a Minister of | the Crown, he was able to say that they would meet Parliament with a handsome surplus, even more than that of last year. They had cleared off a debt of £200,000 since taking office—an achievement never attempted by a previous Government — and the colony was now in a good sound financial position, while it held a place in the eyes of the people at Home as high as that of any other colony Mr McKenzie dwelt at length on the land question, which he hild to be the greatest under the sun. He referred to the Land Bill which he had introduced last session, but which had been thrown out by the Legislative Council. When he took office he knew that the lands were slipping out of the hands of the people of the colony, and to remedy that evil he had brought in his Bill ; but before it left the Upper House the main clauses of the Bill—including that of perpetual lease, one man one run, and the inability of married women to take up an area of land—had been struck out of the Bill, and he could not accept ; the amendments which had been made, but preferred to withdraw the Bill, He hoped, however, to get it passed into law during the coining session, He said he hoped to opah upi large areas of land for settlement in Southland, Otagoand Canterbury at an early date. He held that the education I endowments were becoming a block to settlement, and he intended to bring the question befofe Parliament so that these lands could be dealt with at the same time. He would say th&tit was no pur pose of his to take aw*y the revenue from thts purposes of education. He would again introduce his Lands for Settle ment Bill, which had for its object the repurchasing of land, which it was very necessary should be done, at &uy rate in Canterbury. Referring to taxa tion be claimed that the people of the j colony Would yet thank the Government for bringing in the Land and Income Tax Bill. He concluded his remarks by a brief reference to the Payment of Members Bill, which it was intended to rejntroxluce in the coming session, . After a nunybsr of questions, chiefly of a local nature, had been replied to by Ihe Minister, the following resolution w*s carried unanimously—" That this meet-> ing thanks the Minister of Lands for his visit to Waimate and for his address^ and expresses its confidence in the polity of the Governmeiit as striving to promote the settlement of the the lands and also a fair adjustment of the burdens of the people."

Wellington. May 11. Mr .John Dutlriv M.H.R., addressed his constituents thi? evening, The mayor presided, but tljere waa only a fair attend ance. He gave a general and exhaustive criticism of the Government policy ; made a special reference to the dairy industry, and in this respect \bought thf\t the colony had a great future before it. Ho dejhred that when elected he was in J favour of female franchise, but since then his views had undergone a change and in futiue he would oppose it. He received, a v^to of thanks and confidence, I

THE MARKETS.

PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Sydney, May 11. Wheat, chijk, 3s 6d to 3s 9d. There are no buyers for New Zealand wheat ; milling is at nominal figures, Tuscan 4s Bd, Pearl 4s 7d, Hunter's 4s 6rl. Flour- No New Zealand is in the market, nomi nal value £10 to £11. Oats- Market completely cleaned i-ut of bright, heavy sort, but large stocks of discoloured and off quality are on hand ; feeding &orte 2s to 2s 4d, seed 2- b'd. Maize 3s.' Barley- - Cape, 3s 3d ; English 3s 9d, nominal. J'ran Is 4d. Pollard Is 4d. Peas, Prus sian b*ue, 3d6J. Potatoes, New Zealand, £2 bi to £2 10o; they arc likely to de cline agai'i on the arrival of the Ardle's cargo ; Circular Heads £3 ss. Onions £3 15s. Butter, dairy-made, lid to Is 2d ; factory, Is 2d to Is 3d. Cheese 5d to (id. Bacon, New Zealand, Hd ; hams lOd. Mslbouknb. Hay 11. Wheat 4a. Oats, Tartarian, Is lid to ! 2s ; Algerian seed, 2s 2a ; stout white, !232dt0 2s 3d, Barley, malting 3s 9J fco 3a lid. * Adelaide, May 11. Wheat, 4s 3|d. Flour, stone, £9 9a to £10 ; roller, £9 15s to £10 2s 6d. Oats, 3s 3d to 3s 4d. Bran Is Id. Pollard Is 2d. Barley, Cape, 3s 6d to 3a 9d ; Eng lish malting, 4s to ss. . Londox, May 10. Hew Zealand 3| per cent, inscribed stock has undergone a further advance, and is now quoted at 96, and large busi ness is being done at that figure. (Received May 12. noon.) London, May 11. New Zealand 3£ per cent inscribed stock has advanced 10 per cent. A cargo of Victorian wheat has been sold at 37s 6d, The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom in 2,954,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,386,000 quarters. Union Steamship Company shares £10. Shaw, SaviU and Company £7 10s.

Addington Stock Market

Chkistchtjkoh, May 11. Cattle Market.—The entry of stock of all classes showed a slight failing off in numbers as compared with last week. Stoke Bheep.—Only a few lines of crossbred ewes and lambs were offered, all of which sold' excellently^ Crossbred lambs fetched 9s 6d to 11s 6i,. and a specially good line of prime ewes,=to lamb to Shropshire rams in July, were sold at 16s 4d and 17a 9d. Some Pitt'B Tsland crossbred wethers that required finishing brought up to 17s 9d. - A few merino ewes were disposed of at 3s 3d to 7s sd. Fat isftEjEP.-~Les3 than 4000.were penned, the greater proportion merino, and were in good demand. A few,prime crossbreds brought 17s 6d tj 18s 9d ; crossbred ewes ,/rcm 15s to. 17s 4d; merino wethers from 10s ;6d to 14s, according to weight. Fat Cattle.—About 150 head 1 were yarded, ot which some prime s>tf ers sold up to £9 ss. Other steers sold from £6 to £7 15s ; haifers from £5 bo £6, $6 6d. Cows' were inclined to drag in consequence of the large entry. ;. • , . ■".- .'■ Store Cattle.—About 140 store and daity cattle were nearly all .disposed'of at satisfactory prices. Calves to yearlings brought 163 to 32s ■ eighteen months to two years old 38a to 465, and two and half year olds 53s to £210s. Dry cows sold from 30s to £4 55., Dairy stock was in equal demand to last week's market'; Pigs.—About 200 baconersand porkers met with fairly- willing sale at .values which showed an inclination to harden. Porkers went froin 169 to 245, and -light baconcrs 26s to 375, a general clearance being effected. ~

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN WINTER MEETING.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.,) " Dunedin, May 10. May Handicap Trot, of 100; bovs ; three miles.—Beaconsfield 22sec, - Stella 26ses, Eos 26sec, Fondville 32sec,; Jane 32sec, Keilawarra 32sec, Kathleen 35sec, Young Pinole Patchen 40sec, Present Times 43sec, Pathfinder 43sec, Miss Hilda 43sec, Colac 46see, Bob H. 52sec, Welcome Lass 55sec, Gaiety Sosec, Syntax 55sec, Minnie Grey 60sec, Little Bob 60sec, Peppermint 65sec.

ADDITIONAL WEIGHTS.

, Maiden Plate, of 60 sovs ; one mile and a quarter. Dunmore ... 9 0 Beau Nash .. 8 *7 Cactus .. 811 Adventurer 8 7 Victim ... 8 7 Affection ...-8 5 Selling Raoe, of 60 sovs ; one mile. Leinster ... 8 8 Windsor ... 7 5 Tassy ... 8 0 Sweetbriar... 6 13 Count d'Orsay 7 12 Bondovilla... 6 13 Lady Sockburn7 12 Enfield .... 612 Coinage ... 712 Colling wood 612 Roseleaf ... 7 5 Selling Hurdle Raoe, of 80 sova ; one mile and a half. Erin-go-Br'h 11 7 Isidore 9 0 Clyde 9 0 Waitangi 9 0 May Boy 11. 9 0 Dunmore 9 0 Captain Abram9 0 Iroqucia 9 0 Kilmarncck 9 0

EGMONT STEEPLECHASES.

Hawera, May 11. At the Egmonfc Winter Meeting the Hurdle race was won by Commotion, dividend £3 2s ; Hack Hurdles, Flukem, dividend £3 13s; Trial Steeplechase, Shillelagh, dividend £13 12s; Egmont Steeplechase, Shillelagh, dividend £5 9s ; Hack Race, Daisy Clipper and Cyrus dead heat, dividends, Daisy Clipper £7 ss, Cyius, £19 ; Final Steeplechase, Whale bone, £116s.

GERALDINE AUTUMN MEETING.

Okaki, May 12. Oruii Handicap, of 20sjvs. Six fur longs.— Victim, 9st7lb, 1 ; Launcelot 11., 9sfc 41b, 2 ; Count d'Orsay, 9st 121b, 3. Ten started. Won easily. Dividend, £2 6a. Handicap TimbTbot, of 25 sovs. Two miles.—Factory Girl, 52sec, 1; Lugna quilla, 30*ec, 2 ; Barney O'Hea, 23sec, 3. Won by a furlong, Dividend, £5 9s. Autumn Handicap, of 85 sotb. One mile,—Lady Zetland, 9st, 1 ; Young Cheviot, Bst 31b, 2; Masonic, 6st 111b, 3. These were the only starters. Won by a length. Dividend—£ll3s.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

|t'KR VRhSS ASSOCIATION]. MlftnlMg- . Njbw Plymouth, May 12. Tiiree weeks ago two men, Rodriquez and Anatis, went on a prospecting tour in the Kaitoki and I'onaki ranges, but nothing has been heard of them since. As they took but a moderate supply of food some uneasiness is felt about them, and enquiries are being made.' An old farmer named Coad, living at Mangorei, has also been missing a fortnight, and f e irch it) being made for him.

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