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Established August 1842.   The Portland Guardian With which is incorporated The Portland Mirror.   Published at Portland Every Monday, Wed-   nesday, and Friday Evening. WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1897. FUNERAL.—Yesterday afternoon, not- withstanding the unpleasant state or the weather, a large number of residents fol- lowed the remains of the late Mr William Rosevear to their last resting place in the North Cemetery, where the service at the grave was conducted by Mr. J. Downing. THE REV. J. R. COOPER.-The many friends of the Rev J. R. Cooper will be pleased to learn that this popular gentle-. man and family have arrived safely at London, In a letter received by a resi dent of this town from Mr Cooper, and dated June so, we learn that they had a most pleasant voyage to the home land, and arrived in good health. Mr Cooper is at present residing at Staines, near London, and states he was overjoyed to see his father and mother again. OBITUARY.-Our Myamyn correspon dent writes :-" Another of our old resi dents died on Saturday evening, after an illness extending over only five days, The deceased, M Irs S. Dudden, was well known in connection with the store busi ness conducted for many years here by her husband, and privately to a large circle of friends was she esteemed for kindly advice and help in times of ill ness. She had attained the ripe age of 66 years, and was a colonist of 40 years standing. The funeral on Monday, not withstanding the inclement weather. was largely attended, the service at the grave being conducted by the Rev. J. T. Pithouse. To-day (Tuesday) the sad news of the death of Mrs G. Beecham, a young married woman, was reported here, The deceased leaves three little children to mourn their loss. She was only about 2I years of age, and was the eldest daughter of Mr Jacob Looker. AN ACCIDENT.--We regret very much to have to record an accident to Mr S. Rlghetti. He had ridden to Portland yesterday - morning and when in the act of mounting his steed for the purpose of returning home last evening the animal began plunging, with the result that Mr Righetti was thrown, sustaining a dis located shoulder which necessitated his remaining here all night. ORANGE LODGE.-WVe remind those interested that the members of the local Orange Lodge celebrate their anniver sary by a tea and concert this evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. Previous similar gatherings in connection with this body have proved most successful, and from what we hear there is every reason to be lieve the meeting to-night will be a plea sant and enjoyable one. DEATH OF MR. ALEX THOMSON.-It is with sincere regret that we (" Spec tator") have to announce the passing away from among us of one of the oldest landmarks in this district in the person of Mr Alexander Thomson, the owner of Pierrepoint estate. The deceased gentle- man was a native of Crathie, Aberdeen shire, Scotland, where he was born in November, 1824, and was therefore in his seventy-third year. The deceased took a keen interest in the affairs of the district and was elected councillor of one of the first Dundas Shire Councils, which at that time used to hold its meetings in Mr French's woolshed. He retained his seat at the council table for 21 years, during which he filled the office of Presi- dent on several occasions. He had also been a prominent member of the Pastoral and Agricultural Society, in which he always took great interest. As an exceptionally good judge of all classes of stock his services were much valued, especially in sheep-dog matches, in all of which his decision as judge was never questioned. About two years ago de- ceased was thrown from his buggy, and had never quite recovered from the effects of that fall, but has been confined to the house ever since. The cause of death was paralysis. The deceased leaves a widow and three children, two sons and one daughter, Quours.-A quoit match was played on Monday evening, between the Ob server and Central clubs. The Ob server won by 137 points, and their total of 76i was scored in 17 rounds. The following are the scores: OBSERVER. CENTRAL. Dusting ... 197. Martyn ... 535 Manning ... 265 Wilson ... 126 W\Vilhlamson... I20 Housen ... 2o2 Wilson ... z2 WVebb .. 99 Beauvais ... 96 Maddock ... 83 Pill ... ... 8IS Dymond . 79 Total ... 761 Total ... 624 This evening a match will be played be tween the Fishermen and Battery, and North v. Battery on Friday evening. DEFERRED DEPOSITs.-Yesterday the portion of the deferred deposits of the Bank of Victoria, of which notice of release was given in April has fallen due, and on the 22nd inst. the same thing will happen in connection with the Nat ional Bank of Australasia. We believe that it may be safely concluded that before long another announcement will be made. Everybcdy will be glad when these two great institutions have finally cast off the reconstruction schemes adopted at a time of panic.

DIPHTHERIA. -A few mild cases of diphtheria having been reported in this I: town, the Central Board of Health has 2, ordered all schools to be closed till the rr 26th July, and a notice appears elsewhere making it imperati'e that all cases should cl be at once reported either to the Central B Board or Borough Council. Although so at far as we can lear' tr.e cases are of a b very mild nature, we would strongly ad vise parents to keep a iatchful eye upon the throats of their children, and so soon' as suspicious syr iptoms appear, however slight, to at once call in the medical at tendant, at ail times remembering that de lays are dangerous, and especially regard- gi ing diphtheria. WVe may add that we ir hear in the majority of the cases re- is ported a cure has been effected, while the to others are making satisfactory progress towards recovery. n C MYAMYN STOCK SALE.-Messrs. R. a S. Bree and Co. have decided to hold a ft Tale of stock at the hotel yards, Myamyn. on Thursday, the 29th, and elsewhere some of the stock to be cffered are particularised- Those wish ing to have stock placed under the hammer should send in particulars of same at an early date to admit of same being advertised, and thus afford intead- b ing purchasers an opportunity of becom ing acquainted with what will be offered. We would again point out that it is to the advantage of the seller to have his 4 stock advertised early. A BURGLAR SHOT BY A 2ONSTABLE. t -Marsh's store at Mundooran, near Gilgandra, N.S.W., 'sas entered by burglars on the night of the 4th inst., s and a quantity of marsupial skins were taken away. The stolen property was - discovered by the police on the follow ing Wednesday hidden about four mile~ distant, A watch was kept over the c spot, and cn Saturday three men-. i Robert Geoige, and Wallace Spread brow-were seen by the police remov irg the skins. When called upon to stand, two of the men, all of whom c carried rifles, began to run away. I Senior-constable Bentley hred at Robt. Spreadbrow, and the bullet, entering at the back of the man's hip, passed through his abdomen, and lie died yester day morning. The two others were arrested. HEYWOOD SALES. - We would ask those who intend to oger or buy stock at the sale to be held by Messrs. Lear month and Co., at Heywood this month to note that the date of the sale is Thurs day, July 22. Messrs. Freckleton and McCallum hold a sale at Heywood on August 5. DEATH OF SIR PATRICK JENNINGS. A telegram was received at Sydney on Sunday from:n Brisbane announcing that Sir Patrick Jennings had died there that morning in a private hospital, where he had been for a fortnight. The cause of death was syncope. Two sons and a daughter were with him at the time of his death. The body has been em balmed for removal to Sydney, where the funeral will take place BUTCHERING.-Those doing business with Mr John Taylor, butcher, of this to.vn, should note that he has decided to close his shop and return to his I former method of doing business, by call ing on his customers with the meat in f the cart. AccouNTs. - The following accounts awaited payment at the local sub-Treasury this morning for-J. Lindsay, Portland Benevolent Asylum, G. E. Brown. W. Pratt. THE STREAKY BAY TRAGEDIES,--The. last act of what has been kroivn as the Streaky Bay tragedies was carried out in the Adelaide gaol on Saturday morn ing, when Joshua Beard was hanged for r the murder of Walter Newman Richards t a young man, his mate, on January 14. The prisoner slept soundly on Friday night, took a fair breakfast in the morn ing, and then prayed with the chaplain t until almost the last moment. He Swalked firmly to the scaffold, and as serted his innocence just before the bolt was drawn. Death was instantaneous. A Hoos To SUFFERERS.-A well known stockdealer and storekeeper an nounces that, if written to confidenti ally, he will reply and state the plan he pursued by which hie was restored to Shealth and vigor after years of suffering from Nervous 'nd Physical Weakness, Loss of Manhood, &c., the eflects of folly and early errors. HIe writes:-" I have no scheme to extort money from anyone whomsoever. I was victimised by quacks and empirics until I lost faith in mankiud; but, thank heaven, I am now well, vigorous, and strong, and anxious to mal.e this certain means of cure known to all. Having nothing to Ssell, I want no money.'' Address-J. s KILIAu , Storekeeper, Daveyston, S.A. ADvT. r The dog is mentioned 33 times in the Bible. SThe Deputy Postmacter-General has 1 received Izs 6d conscience-money in an f anonym'us mnsstve posted from Geelong. Spain hI.s a population of 17,5oo00,000oo of whom It,ooo,oo0 cannot read or write. A French Chemnist has invented a blue soap which renders unnecessary the use of b!ueiug in laundry work. The metal in the big bell of Moscow weighs nearly 200 tons and is valued at ,-70,000. At Monte Carlo nearly 8soo,ooo a 2 year is annually lost by gamblers to the tables. 3 Emigration from Ireland is said now 9 to have sunk to its lowest ebb since the year 3851. MIr Bertram Mackennal, the sculptor, d has received a commission to execute a bust of Madame Melba, to be sent to Melbourne. e P. and 0, steamers are, under tne new contract, to call at Marseilles in stead of at Drindisi, This, it is thought, will shorten the time of the voyage. FoR TH CURE 0OF ACIDITr e Of the Itomach there is but one rational mode, Lt that of strengthening the organ. Wolfe'l 11 Schnappl is unequalled in this capacity. n The death is announced of Mr Gilbert y C. Backhouse, a journalist, who, it is :s said, was formerly connected with the "Portland Guardian,"

Holbein and \Valters bert the world's 12 hours' road tandem record, covering 230 miles in the time. A trifleover 19 miles an hour for 12 consecutive hours. XV. Barry, the English sculler, has challenged George Towns, the Hunter River oarsman, to row for £200 a side and the scu ling championship of the world. ': E :/E'- SCIf?NPPS : t retl'ipur,; imediciual virtues, and . .ul.. :l.pirec afei ?by the millions all over th. world ,..uo lialitually use it. The Victorian Government give a grant of £50o per aunumn for rifle-shuot ing, while in.New South \Vales £1,ooo is granted, and in addition the main tenance of the butts is provided for. Prince Dintitri Khilkoy, a Russian nobleman, has followed the advice of Count U'o'stoui, and divided his estates among the peasant, reserving but 7 acres for his own cultivation. With the assistance of the latest mach ine, a piece of leather can be transformed into a p.ir of boots in 34 ininate., in which time it passes through the hands ot 63 people and through 15 machines. The inipol te l horse Positano was well backed for both the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup at too to 4 on Monday. A little money went on Aurum for the Derby at 7 to 4. No better price than 4 to i was oflered against Fleet Admiral. According to " Sixty Years Queen," in 1837 there were 80,000 letters and 44,ooo newspapers delivered through the Post-office in the United Kingdom. In the 12 months from 1895-6, the returns show that the leliveries amounted to 3,032,553,196, exclusive of telegrams. Dr. W, B. Rush, Oailand, Fla, %rites:-" I employ Sander and Sons P'ure. Volatile Eucalypti Eitract as a local application in chronic inflammationa and rheumatic pains; internally in' nephritic as.well as in pulmonary, gastric and vesical catarrh. It is sometimes difficult to obtain the genuine article.. I em ployed different other preparations, they had no therapeutic value and no effects. In one case the effects weresimilar to the oil camohora the oojectionable action of which is well known."-This is certainly a most striking evidence of the superiority of this excellent pre paration over any other.-Insist getting ,iander and Sons Eucalypti Extract, or else you will be supplied with worthless oils. What is prob'ably the largest wine hogshead in the world has just been finished at St. George Vineyard, in Maltermoro, California. It is mor: than twice the size of the great tun at Heidel berg,, ani is capable of containing 97,000 gallone, while the German cask only holds 42,000. - "A sad' tragedy is reported from Paris, the victims being four young work women. They had dinner together, and after smoking and drinking cop iously, lighted charcoal stoves and sutfo cated themselves with the fumes. They left a message stating that they had died without regret. A Yank plan to keep subscciptions paid up takes the cake. Every time a delinquent subscriber is mentioned in his paper his name is inverted. For ex ample " uqof.satua and wife are spend a few days in New York." Every other subscriber understands who it means, and there is a grand rush to get right side up again. Dr A. S. Roberts, La Cygne, Kansas, writes : -I use Sander.and Sons Eucalypti Extract in disorders of the respiratory :tract, diphtheria, dysentery, &c. It is a favort:edrug with me, and Sander and 'ons preparation is the desira tom long wished for, the other, different prepar ationus of the'drug being anything but satisfac tory."-Insist getting Sander and Sons Eucaly pti Extract, or else you will be supplied with worthless oils. A small syndicate at Waratah, in Tas mania, had a stroke of luck over the V.R.C. Grand National meeting. They sent over £5 to a well-known member of the ring in Melbourne for Buzzi for the Hurdie Race, with instructions if he won to' place the.winnings, less the'£5 staked, on Hayseed for the Steeplechase. They got £zoo to £'5 about'Btzzi,'aid £8oo to £ioo Hayseed for the Steeplechase, and a draft for £goo was yesterday for I warded to them. The Victorian tearnof riflemen, who are to shoot for the Kalapore Cup at the National Rifle Association's meeting at Bisley, are doing ex'ellent work in prac tice. Out of a possible io5, they made an average of over go- one member of the team getting nor. i Their first big competition at the Bisley gathering will take place on the z4th inst., the match being for the Imperial Prize, the ranges of which are 200, 500, 6oo00, and Soo yards, while the first prize is £soo and a challenge cup. - A Melbourne cyclist returning from SBeiidigo on Monday morning took to the foot path at Kangaroo Flat, and was I caught by a constable, to whom he gave I his name as Henry Edwards, of St. f Kilda. Hlie was allowed to go, and after Sriding a ahort distance again went on the footpath, and turning round, poked - out his tongue at the constable. The constable went to the station, saddled hts horse, and set after the wheelman. A's exciting chase ensued, the cyclist keeping his ground until Big Hill was reached, where the horse beat him. The constable made him ride before him back to Bendigo, where he was brought before a justice, and fined ros, with 2s 6d costs. He left on his delayed journey a sadder and wiser cyclist. CsnT'IrLY the best medic;ineo known is Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminently powerful effects in coughs. colds, influenza-the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases and Saccidents, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises. sprains, is the safest rem-dy-no swell intog, no inlammination. Like surprising effects 7 produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflam t mation of the lungs, swellit, &c.; diarrhoea, dysentery, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at hospitals andti medical clinics all over thle globe; patronised b7 His Majesty, the King of Italy. and crowned with mnedals and I diploma at the International Exhibition, Ants terdam. Insist getting Sanders and Sons Eucalypti Extract, or els. you will be supplied v with worthless oils.

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