The Ashburton Guardian. Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1890. FARMERS' POLITICAL UNIONS.

The farmers of Central Otago have issued a political manifesto on their own account, totally distinct from that recently issued m the natne of ,tlie farmers by a nuriifter of mercantile gentlemen m Dnnedin. The farmers' manifesto emanating from Dunedin advocates freetrader reduced railway charges, retention' of the railways by the State, and Australasian federation. Central Otago farmers are more radical m their views, fintl urge (1) simplifica tion of the land laws,: local land ad ministration, settlement of people upon the lands, and abolition of Waste Lands Boards ; (2) sale of the railways ; (3) winding up of the Government Insurance Department and abolition of all speculative ventures on the part of the Government; (4) increased power to County Councils ; (5) further reduc tion m the number of members of the House of Representatives,and abolition of the Upper House entirely ; and (6) more stringent rabbit, suppression laws. There is not much m common between the two manifestoes ; m fact, m regard to the railways, the opiuions are diametrically opposite—one party ad vocating their retention by the State and the other their immediate sale. With the Dunedin farmers the land question is* of no importance ; but with the farmers m the interior, heiiimed m and surrounded with vast estates, the question is a live one, and forms, as it certainly should, the first plank m a practical farmer's political faith. The Central Otago farmers ignore both freetrade and protection, and don't care a fig about Australasian federation. The City farmers do not advocate any thing m regard to reforms m the Upper House and House of Represen tatives, but the Central Otago farmers would abolish tho one and cripple the other. Variety is charm ing, even m political, and matters m Otago there is no Lick oi variety, if the two manifestoes under review are to be taken as a guide. We fear, however, that if political manifestoes were to be issued from every farming centre m the colony, a comparison would reveal the fact that the political views hold by tillers of the soil ate wide as the poles asunder. What aoplies to farmers m this respect applies equally to all political par ties m the colony. There is no public question of a social or political character upon which there is anything Hire unanimity of opinion, and hence it is that there are so many political and semi-political organisations scat tered up and down throughout the colony, pledged to carry out particular fads. Where there is such, a great divergence of opinion among the people, ib is little wonder that m the House of Representatives are to be found men pledged to oppose every thing and everybody until their par ticular fads are given effect to. Under such conditions good government is almost impossible, and it is a wonder that any legislation at all finds its way into the Statute law of tho colony. In the two manifestoes issued by different farming organisations m Otago there i> only one thing on which both -are agreed, and that is the pressing necessity for substantial reductions m railway charges and freights. One body believes that the best method of securing this end is for the State to resume tho management and control of the lines, while the other body, equally earnest m the matter, contends that if the lines were sold to a private company they would be worked upon purely business prin ciples, and a reduction of charges would certainly follow. With the latter view we think the majority of the farmers of tho colony will have no sympathy. The argument was used extensively m the House m support of handing over the railways to the present Commissioners; but the re sults have not been so satisfactory as anticipated. Instead of a reduction of fares and freights being made, as was anticipated, these, were raised, and the farmers are now more dissatisfied than ever they were. The trains are now run to suit the convenience of merchants m the* chief towns, and carpet-bag men travelling through the country, and the farmer's convenience is not studied m the least. That has been one effect of handing over the railways temporarily to private hands, and we are afraid if the change were made permanent the evils would be intensified. The manifestoes, how ever, prove that the farmers take a keen interest m. the railways, and are at one as to the urgent necessity for reductions m fares and freights, how ever divergent their opinions may he as to how this is to be brought about.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Ashburtrn residents will be pleased ti learn that Dr Ernest Fooka. third son of Mr C. E. Fooks, Town C'.erk of Ashburton, has been appointed medical superintendent of Wellington Asylum. Mr R. S. Wakloy's New Zealand-bred hunter Otaio (well-known m S"Uth Canter bury) gained first prize at the Cambridge Show for heavyweight hunters, and the judge remarked that he was owe of the very best horses of his type at present m Eng-. land. A cricket match, Married versus Single, will be played on the Domain ground to morrow (Wednesday)afternoon at2.3osharp. The players Avill be selected from the follow, ing, viz :—Married —G. W. Andrews, L. F, Andrewes, C. Grnbb, Cuthbertson, Rera, Rollitt, Makeig, Mackey, Main waring, Drmnmond, Kempthorae, Patching, and Simpson. Single—Temple, Handle, Fooks, Buchanan, Western, Kidd, McLean, Murray Pauling, Boyle, Sawle, Dixon, and Moss.

Th« "Ofcftgo Daily Time*" •ay*!—"So far as this island is concerned, there is no getting over the fact that the cream of Jthe land has been parted with." The privileges m connection with tho Ashbarton .Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation realised us follows : -No. 1 publican's booth, £21, Mrs Butler; No. 2 publican's booth, £25, Mrs Butler ; No. 1 confectioner's booth, £11, W. C. Davw j No. 2 confectioner's booth, £5, W. C. Davis; right of sports, £5, P. Crum; catalogues, 10a per dozen, W. Baker.- On Thursday next Rakaia will bo m Me. The village fathers have taken a new departure, and a grand fancy fair is to be held on quite new, lines altogether. Iff addition-to; the usual commodities sold on such occasions, all sort* of. farm produce, live and dead, will, be-offered, and the attendant angels will be arrayed m fancy dross costumes; In fancy costumes, too, will bands of children execute some old English dancesj while -music will- not be wanting. Th« fancy fair has caused more excitement m tlie '«Other .Hub " than any « vent since the open!»g of the MethvenJ line. The Laghmor Highlanders Will take part m the entertainment. ' The Tinwald Wesleyan Band of Hope brought the season's public meetings to. a close laßt Wednesday m the Templar Hall by the rendering of the service of song en titled "Our Joe." The evening being ft at militated against the attendance, but the performers entered none the less heartily in to the spirit of the piece, holding the audience m complete subjection from start to finish. The solo parts were well sustained by Mrs Williams and Miss Bonnington. The Ret J. H. Grey did full justice to connective readings. Mr Jackson, with'the violin, and Miss Bishop, at the organ, con tributed considerably to the pathos of the narrative and sweetness of the vocalists, who were well balanced and m their best form. At the close, a vote of »thanks,was~ passed by acclamation ,to the .performejra with the request that the" piece be repeated at an early date. The singing of the ddx ology brought a very pleasant meeting to a close. - ;• ■■'■■■ .'■."; ■'■ .k ■ "■■■' ■ On Friday Mr March, on behalf of the Commissioners of Crown Lands, submitted to auction, m the Rakaia Townt Hall, a large number of township sections. In some few instances there was competition, but the rest only fetched the upset price, £7 10s per quarter acre. Owing to the great length of time that had elapsed since the last sale a number of nominated sections were unsold, intending purchasers having made other arrangement?. A number qf township reserves were leased at satisfactory nnnur.,l rentals, the same to be used for grazing purposes only. The following lots were dis posed of at the upset price (£7' 10a, wiiere not otherwise stated):—3O and 31, W. Melbourne ; 78 find 79, Ay. H. Macginess ; 163 and 169, E. W; Osbome; 414, W. Morton, upset £9; 415, W,. Morton, upset £8 12s 6d; 453, M. J. Liddy; 528, 597,601, 603, 604, 605, 606, 674, 075, 690, 692, and 693, T. Dowling; 530 to 538 (inclusive), H. Rutter; 673, J. A. Church; 607 and 608, T. Dowling, £10 each; (509 and 611, B. McLean, £9 10s each; 612, 613, and 614, T. Dowling, £9 each, and 616 at £8 10s; 618, B. McLean, £7 8s 6d; 619, B. McLean, £8 17s; 490, E. Bryant, £S 10a; 80, W. H. Macginess, £10; 81, W. H. Maeginess, £9 10s. . On Friday last a young man residing nt the Ashburton Forks, and working for Mr- William Campbell, had an experience that even the renowned Captain Jack Sucton, of Wirth's Cowboys, can hardly boast ojE. ■ The young man'had gone off witha light spring trap to drop stakes along the'line-of a pro posed new fence; but his hat was caught by the gale then blowing, and when ha had recovered it, as well aa the reins of his horse, and had got about half way into the trap, the animal ran off. The youth was m a mo3fc dangerous position. Sitting on the step of the trap, holding.the reins to be sure, but with no purchase for his feet, and requir ing all his arm power to keep himself upon the vehicle, he was m about as dangerous a position as can well bo imagined. Ho, however, held on gamely, and went past Mr Campbell's smithy with the horse at full gallop. This speed was kept up-for.nearly three miles, when O*SheaV creek .broiight the runaway, horse to a stand, still. The lad had received only a slight.abrasion of the ankle, notwithstanding his perilous ride m a most constrained position.' So soon.as hia employer and others on the line of route saw what was the matter, they made haste to follow, and their satisfaction can be understood when they found the plucky young Jelm safe and sound.

Labor Questions

[pee press association.] London. October 20. Burns discredits the assertion that the strike m Australia lias collapsed, and intends to persevere with his efforts to raise the £20,000 loin asked for. Paris, October 20. The French Trades' Union Congress is unanimous m favor of legislating eight hours, or joining m a general strike m all countries. Vienna, October 20. The whole of. the employees on the Vienna tramways—3ooo m number-*— have struck for increased wages. Brussels, October 19. Three thousand colliers at Charleroi have struck for an increase of wages. Sydney, October 20. The distress amongst families of the strikers at Bulli is so severe that sub scriptions are being solicited for their relief. The Secretary of the Shearers' Union m the course of a spsech said Unionism was not now a question of wages or hours, but aspired to the higher idea of co-operation. Though m the present struggle the men might possibly be starved into! going to work again,, the principle of Unionism would not be "killed. The dis agreement among the marine [officers hasbesn healed, and all have returned except- the proposer and seconder of the motion in"favorof withdrawal from affiliation with the- Trades and Labor Council. The Association is annoyed at the action of the Melbourne officers m seeking a Conference with the owners. The Marine Engineers have decided not to support the action of Adelaide, which they regard as unwarranted. Melbourne, October 20. Nine employers have discharged their slaughter men, and are filling the vacancies with free labor. The Marine Officers' Conference was a fiasco. The owners asked the depu tation "whether they were st'll con nected with the Trades Hall, and re ceiving an answer jn the affirmative declined to proceed further. They in timated, however, they were willing to take on officers as opportunity offered, provided they seceded from the Trades Hall. : • '  : . Brisbane, October 20, The local branch of the Marine Officers' Association has unanimously resolved to withdraw the demand for affiliation. f Adelaide, October 20. The local branch of the Marine Engineers' Society has resolved that unless employers grant a Conference with the men within forty-eight hours they will refuse to sail m vessels m which non-Unionists are employed.

Wellington, October 20. Some members of the Typographical Association, dissatisfied with Saturday's decision, have sent a requisition to tha President asking him to summon another, meeting, on the ground of the narrow majority a n 4 thin aktemtanw

THE REPRESENTATION OF ASHBURTON.

The electorate of Ashburton is by no means to be regarded as occupying the position of a pocket borough, that is to sfty as a seat to which any particular person has a prescriptive right. ' The late member, who has represented it, or rather the greater part of it, during two Parliaments, has, it is true, not only been twice returned, but, lias been accorded votes of confidence at all his poWsessional speeches, and there were not a, few persons who predicted that he would on this ibefcaaion have a walk over. That, however, we never expected would*b<e the case, for m these stirring times an uncontested election is certain to be the very rare exception. Mr Walker has been a good, pains taking and industrious member, and commands the respect not only of both sides of the House, but of the entire population of the electorate, yet while, like all other members,' he has : gained political friends among; the electors during his Parliamentary career, he has doubtless, like all other members, also lost political friends, if he has not made political enemies — personal enemies we believe he has none. Then again while Mr Walker has, being himself a Liberal, always had the support of the Liberal electors, quite as naturally and necessarily he has] never had nor can be expected to have won over that of the Conservative electors. These latter at this time very properly propose to run a candi date or candidates'of their own. Mp Walker—so we gather from his speech the other day—declares for Liberal principles, but declines to be bound by all that may be advocated by Mr Baliance as the head of the Liberal .party during last session, his attitude being that of supporting " Measures not men." , And his past career is sufficient guarantee that he will support Liberal measures, and of necessity accept as his leaders those men who are most likely to give them effect. Mr James Brown, who come 3 next, as having been the next to declare him self a candidate, is^ we understand, also '"■& Liberal, but as to his precise views; we must of course wait to form an opinion until Thursday, when he will detail those views to the electors m public meeting assembled.. Mr C. W. Purnell has also now declared himself as a candidate. He has been m the field before, and his views on many public questions are therefore well-known. Like both the other candidates, he "has for years resided m our midst, is recognised as a man of ability, intelligence, and high character, and would no doubt make an excellent- member. But he does not affect to agree with us as to the side of the House which should have i his sympathy and assistance, being ! an avowed supporter of the present | Ministry, "which' Ministry m our i opinion should be displaced m favor of another at the earliest possible moment. Lastly ifc is asserted that a I requisition is to be presented to Mr i E. G. Wright, whose qualifications for a seat m the Houss are undeniable, and who, if returned, would not im probably at no distant date be found filling "the office o£ Minister f or Public Works, and filling it well. His record, both m and out of Parliament, is well tenowai,; and such as must deservedly obtain for him a large amount of support. It is premature as yet to assume that he will accede to the requisition, but if he should do so, we presume it will be, like Mr Purnell, as a Conservative, or perhaps we should say asan Atkinsonian candidate —unless he should elect to declare himself an Independent, and go up, if elected, free and unfettered. We shall know definitely as to the views and attitude of all the candidates before long, and meantime have only to congratulate the' electors upon the probability of their having so widen choice among such really capable men. Should all four come forward, and should they range themselves, as we imagine will be the case, two on each side, the battle will, from a Party point of view, be a fair trial of strength, and although we do not disguise our hope that through out the Colony the Liberal Party will win, we should be glad to see all the Conservative candidates who are re turned as good men as those who will contest Ashburton m that interest. For ourselves, we intend to give fair play all round, by giving as full reports of the speeches of all the candidates as our space permits, and we would advise every elector to read those speeches, and whenever possible to attend the candi dates' meetings, and then to weigh well all their utterances, and finally to take care to record his vote, and to record it m favor of that candidate with whose utterances he is most nearly m accord.

Horse Market.

. Mr T. BuUbck reports for the week ending Saturday, October 18th, as fol lows :—There was again a large elitry of horses, viz., 38. A large proportion were hacks and light harness horses. All the young medium draughts offered were sold. Out of the day's entry of 38, 16 changed hands at the following prices :— Medium draughts, 5 years ©Id, £20, £21 10s ; 6 years old, of a lighter stamp, £17 10s, £18 ; aged, of a fairly good stamp, £10 ; others, £4, £5, £7 ; inferior £1 5s to £2 10s ; light harness horses, £3 ss, £4 ; hacks, only inferior sorts changed hands, £1 to £3 5a ; mare and foal brought £8. Collars, hames, and winkers 15s to 20s per set. Other harness and a quan tity of sundries brought about usual prices.

Land Tenure in New Zealand.

Speaking at Kapier the other day, Mr Gannon said " the total area of New Zealand was 65,000,000 acres. Of that there were 9,000,000 absolutely useless, absolutely unfit for human habitation, barren , mountain tops and Jak,es. That reduced the area to 56,000,000 acres. Then, -they had to take from that 12,000,000, so that the total available land for 600,000 people was 44,000,000 acres. Let them see how that land was divided. The land of a country should belong to the people of the country. Let them see whether that was the case with New Zealand', remembering that the people were the State, and that interests of the State were above all other interests. They found that the total value of all the blocks of 5 acres and upwards was £52,575,203. Of that area and value they found that 27 people owned 6,192,049, 223 holders 10,315,246 acres, and 1634 holders 13,228,940 acres. Thit was to say, 1834 persons owned more that half of the land of the colony, which had, a population of 600,000 people,.

Following ifc further, they found 217 people and 13 companies owned 7,431,686 acres, valued afc £15.507,295, and thab the total value of the laifli was £84,208,230 ; 2353 people owned land worth £43,395,000 —a vast quantity of land m the hands of a very few people, but they had one clear fact, out of thafc 600,000 of population there were 517,000 people who did not own a perch.of land."

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association J Loxdok, October 20. It is stated the South Africa Com pany have occupied Mutassa. Parleying with Italy over East Africa is being resumed. General Booth estimates a million of money will be required to reclaim the masses, and will begin the work as soon as £100,000 are subscribed, or £30.000 per annum guaranteed. The statement is confirmed that two British gunboats have entered the Zambesi. The Portuguese officials protested, but did not oppose th6m. The ratives applauded the British flag. Lisbon, October 20. It is repprtedlthat three Portuguese gunboats Have been ordered to Mozam bique. ' The irritation m Portugal is in creasing. . ;' . Constantinople, October 20. Gre*>k churches m Turkey have been closed, and sacraments suspended. There is much excitement m conse quence. New Orleans, October 20. Considerable ekcitnment has heen created m this city by the discovery that many recent murders, including the Chief of the Police, have, been com mitted by a secret society of Sicilians. It is feared that racial riots will take place m consequence.

AUSTRALIAN

. Sydney, October 20. News has been received of the landing of a further shipment of 420 recidivistes m New Caledonia. The steamer Albert, Captain Nelson, bound from Japan to Melbourne, with 4700 tons coal|or the Gas Works, has gone ashore on Sutherland reef, near Tweed river. The weather was thick at the time, owing to the smoke from the bush fires, and the captain was suffering from sun stroke. A steam tug went out and rescued the crew, but the vessel is half full of water, and there is little chance o£ getting her oi£ ,

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, October 20. The steamer Wainui, which returned from her island trip to-day, visited Futuina Island on the 81-h inst. Ai'ch bishop Redwood, who was a passenger, landed there and conducted an imposing celebration m honor of Father Chanel, a •Catholic priest who was martyred at Futuina m 18-11. A nuinbor of bishops and missionaries of the Society of Mary, of which Father Chanel was a member, were also present. Archbishop Redwood is now at Fiji. Wellington. October 20. The complete valuation of the damage sustained by Government at tho old print ing officj fire places tho amount at £11,200. The weather since Friday has been unusually severe, a strong North-west gale blowing, with a good deal of rain on Saturday. The express train on the Wellingtoii- Manawatu railway collided with a trolly m the first tunnel on the Johnsonvilie side of Khand&llah. A man named Turking ton, and a lad named Hubbard, who were on the trolly, received a rather severe shaking. A second lad escaped without injury. A full enquiry is to be made into the accident by the Company.

News from the Islands.

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Wellington, October 20. The followincc items of Saiuoan news nre to hand by the Wainui:— Many of the natives at Samoa have struck work, demanding higher wages. They.were receiving-a dollar per day, and they ask for a dollar and a half. Mr and Mrs R. L. Stevenson have arrived at Apia. .; Mr W. Blacklock has been appointed United States Consul General at Apia. ' The London Missionary Society's annual meetings have been held ab Samoa. The Rev. J. Chalmers, of New Guinea, ad dressed several meetings of natives on missionary work. Business is stagnant m Samoa. An attempt has been made to raise the value of the base Chili currency there, owing to the rise m the price of silver, but the movement U opposed.

THE ELECTIONS.

Mr VV. B. Perceval announces himself as a candidate for Christchurch. Mr Loughrey has declined a requisition to stand for Heathcote. Mr George W. Russell announces himself for that dis trict. He is an opponent of the present Government Efforts are being made td induce Mr E. Richardson to also contest Heathcote. A requisition is being signed asking Mr G. G. Stead to contest Avon. Mr W. L. Rees announces that he will contest Auckland city. Mr Balldnce is expected to have a hard fight for Wanganui. Mr McLean, a labor candidate for Weir lington, addressed the electors last night. He pronounced against the Government; and received a rote of thanks and confi dence. Mr Vincent Pyke, while confident of being returned, expects a keen fight for Mount Ida. Mr Izard addressed the Hutt ejectors at L^wer Hutt last night. He opposed the cheese-paring policy of last session, as it had a disorganising effect on the Civil Service. He supported the present educa tion_ system, and favored raising the ! minimum school age to 6or 7 years. He would support a small loan to open up Crown lands, and favored the Crown selling land on the perpetual lease sys tem, which could be converted into free hold. He wished absentees should be asked to pay higher Property Tax, but would not support any alteration m the incidence of taxation, and strongly dis approved of borrowing. He was opposed to the franchise being extended to women; A vote of thanks was accorded.

CORRESPONDENCE.

'(We do not hold ourselves respotnible'for the opinions expressed by our correspondent.'!.)

ASBURTON WOOL SALES.

TO THE EIIITOB. Sib, —On reading the "Mail" of the 7th insl. I noticed that a meeting of wool-growers had been held a few clays previously for the purpose of deciding on >,tl\e -bojsfc method' c'f disposing of their "Wo«»l this season. « am extremely sorry that I did not know of the ineetirg til |ifter it was over, or I should have attended m order to Add my mite of influence hi the direction of supporting Messrs Thomas, Friedkuder, and Jamoson m the plucky and manly stand they have til;en m duciuing to stand by the wool grownrr of the district and carry out our local wool snles this • season as formerly. 1 regret to hear (whothor true or not 1 cannot say) that an agent is going abjout. among the farmers trying to persuade them to send their wool to the Ghrist * church sales this season. He need pot .'.pump to me, and I should think that any one who has ever sold wool m Ashburton, assuming him to be a judge of the article,. must allow that the prices we always ob tained there were not; to be bettered^ m the colony, and not-always even m Lon don, as the last yeai's transactions will prove. If our merchants were now to sit down quietly at the dictation of two or three Chfistchurch wool buyers, and deprive the surrounding wool growers of i the advantages of a well established local market, then we would be very apt to compare their action to that of Bazaino's surrender of Metz—a disgrace for ever. This, however, is very far from the way m which our spirited brokers intend to aerve their clients, as they have all determined on holding their sales as for merly, and very properly, I think, ignor ing the attempt made to deprive us of the benefit of having our wool sold through the brokers by whom we have b«en so faithfully served m former, years, and with whom we are m the habit of doing all our other business. I for one am well pleased with the course our brokers are adopting, because I am more than convinced that Ashbur ton, taking everything into consideration, is the best market we can take our wools to* more especially as we have a Woollen Factory which ought to be supplied with none other than Ashburton wool, as we have it growing, amongst ourselves m such abundance and of such excellent qualitj| None of us m the. county I hope are no blind as not to understand that the more of our business that can be done m, Ash burton the better it will be for everyone of us, and m place 1 of .allowing our wool sales to fall through now we ought rather to stand shoulder to shoulder, like the guards at Hougomorit, and keep the posi i tion we have gained against all and every opposition. , • ' .. I fully endorse what was said at the meeting, by our worthy member, Mr Walker, namely, " That the wools here are good wools, and if the. brokers make up their minds to hold sales m Ashburton they are bound to have buyers attend them," . .;,,.■ ; .-.'■., . < But granted that not a single buyer attends, we have still at our command the very market to which the Chrisichurch buyers would send our wool if they bought it. Certainly we would have to class and press properly ; this, however, could be much easier clone then people are gener ally aware of. Mr Thomas has assured me that farmers would be allowed to class and press m his store free of charge ; and 1 no doubt the other brokws will grant equal facilities to their clients. As it is impossible for anyone not ex perienced m these matters to know how to sort wool, so as to give it a proper chance m London, I will, with tie editor's per mission, follow this letter with another, abridged from Authentic London docu ments, explaining the entire operations the wool undergoes from the time it 'is landed m London until it is sold and delivered. I will also describe exactly what farmers ought to do to the'r wool here, should it be found necessary to ship on their own account. I will do more th^n merely tell them how* it ought to be done. If necessary, I will go a few days to Mr Thomas' store and teach them all about it, that is to say if he has no one about him self well posted up m such matters. I am a free laborer to the back bone, you know, and will never grudge giving a helping hand where wool is concerned. Let it be understood that I«m speaking here of small clips only, which it would never do to send separately to London, the reason why will appear m my next letter. As we have enterprising brokers and bankers m Ashburton, what is to hinder us from taking an advance on our wools, meet together at the stores, have it classed into suitable lots and sent to London? The merchants' clerks would attend the classing to weigh and book m presencie of the fanner the number of pounds m each division of his clip. Then follo^r on with other clips m the same manner, until sufficient wool of a given character accrued to enable pressing to start. The proceedings would agree exactly with that followed m a properly managed wool shed, and would result m satisfaction to" everyone concerned. ' • If our wool is sent to Chrisfcehurch for sale, it must bear sixty miles railway freight, and all other charges will be exactly the same as m Ashburton, but will go into the pockets of strangers with whom we have no dealings whatever.' J To mo our duty is perfectly clear, we ought all to stick together, bankers^ merchants and farmers, arid then we would realise the truth of what bolomen meant when he said that a threefold cord is not quickly broken.—lam, etc., D. Oliver. Chelmaford, October 20th, 1890.

New System of Lighting.

The invention of Mr W. J. Norton is likely to be'a dangerous rival of the elec tric light (says the Court Journal), He has invented what.is alleged to be the cheapest light ever known, and yet " a light as intense and as accurate m its' illumination of colours as the sun a| .noonday." It is claimed that a 500 ---candle-power light of the kind m question can be ran at the nominal cost of half penny an hour. The light m question is essentially a chemical discovery rather than a mechanical idea, and consists of a peculiar tape, which is fed by a simple clockwork. While it is peculiarly adapted to street or other stationary purposes of illumination, yet it is said to be also ap plicable to portable or hand lamps ; and "m point of intensity it is not surpassed by electricity; its light is much softer and far easier to the eyes. It feeds itself,* requires neither pipes, wires, nor other connections, and m size may be produced from 300 to 700 candle power. It is ab solutely non-explosive, emits no smoke or objectionable vapour, is applicable to any purpose, and can be handled with equal safety by a child as by an adult.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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THE "TIMES" ON THE AUS TRALIAN STRIKE.

, Lo>'do:n, October 20. The "Times" states that the posi tion taken up by the employers m Australia is justified, and it cQnsiders

the terms ofleve;l by them to the strikers generous.

SALVATION ARMY FARMS.

- Gcner.il Booth, of the Salvation Army, requires a million of money with which to establish city farms, and oror-sea colonies. Ho proposes that two city farms be established for the purpose of training settlers for the colonies.

AUSTRALIAN

THE ALBERTA.

Sydnky, October 20. Tlio Alberta, which -.vent ashore.on Sutherland reef, is a new steamer, and was m charge of the pilot from Thurs day Island. 1 Her cargo of coal was for the Victorian railways, and not for the Gas Company, as at first reported.

COMING STORMS.

Brisbane, October 21. MrC Wragge, Government meteoro logist, forecasts bar! weather m high latitudes between meridians of Ade laide and Wellington.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.] 9Xlnl»r*Hatl nor«m«iiti. Wellington, October 21. It is cxpected'Captain Russell will rt turn from Napier to-morrow. Mr Fergus .will probably leave for the South this afternoon. Buffer Exp+rt Mr Dous, a native of Denmark, and butter expert, has been appointed tem porarily to assist Mr Sayers, Government instructor in dairy matters, in overtaking the work of the Department. .Inlund Uf«'W«» Attcklaxd. October 21. Arrived—Torea, from Ilaratonga. She brings news that the natives of Mangaai Island, Hervey group, intend to,;expel white traders from the Island, including Messrs Donald and Ed en borough's agent. Suicide Joseph Baxter, aged 45, a married'man, formerly a hotelkeeper at Dunedin, and who recently arrived from Queensland, shot himself through the head at six a.m. at Kyber Pass. He had been unfortunate in speculations. Urttvy ThniiitrrAtortii. A heavy thunderstorm occurred Jast night, accompanied by a tremendous downpour, flooding all the low-lying streets. The lightning fused a gas-pipe at the Thames Telegraph Office, and set the gas ablaze. The operator succeeded in extinguishing the blaze without any serious damage.

The New Plymouth Murder.

[per. pit ess association.]

New Plymouth, Octobar 21. Mr Samuel's speech for the defence occupied nearly eight hours m delivery. Mr Fell is now addre.ihing the jury for the prosecution.

INFORMATION FOR WORKING WOMEN.

It is a boast often heard that there are a greater variety of occupations open to women nowadays than over before. Yet the fact is not without its drawbacks, for women are thus tempted, into scores of positions for which they are not fitted, wirh much consequent misery. Thousands of girls, especially m America, sit all day hammering at type-writers and telegraph instruments, stand on their feet for a dozen hours at a stretch m shops and stores* and bend over desks at some horfc of writing, till their muscles and head ache together. In both England and America they labour m factories long hours over hard and monotonous .tanks, often m a fearfully bad atmosphere, and for small wages. When they break down, the expense of having physicians, coupled with other costs of illness, is apt' to consume their little savings. 1 Therefor© any information which will enable Miem to lessen such an outgo must be welcomed by the host of working women. On this point a recent letter received by us may throw a ray of light. The writer says : " When a woman has to depend upon her fingers solely for a living it is a terrible thing to fall ill, even though ifc may be only'a few days or weeks. This was my own situation when I avaj jiu'st taken bad al>out ten years ago. ; it began with what I shall have. to describe as a heavy, sinking feeling at the. pit of the stomach, and a sensation of giddiness and faintness whilst at meals. On rising from the table I would often be attacked with palpitation of the heart, which beat so I didn't know what to do with myself. Some, days I would not eat a mouthful of solid food, so much afraid was I of the pain it gave me. I have gone without; food for three consecutive days ;and nights, till I thought I must surely starve. At the same time the desire to eat was so great I could have clutched eagerly at the hardest piece of stale bread. I got so bad*l had to lie m bed for'days, and grew so weak I could scarcely raise myself, on my elbows. I consulted doctor after doctor; I think I must have had not less than a dozen altogether. One called my illness by one name, and the others by other names. No two of them agreed as to what it really was that ailed me. None of them did 'me any good, though my money went fast enough to pay them and to buy the medicine they ordered. One day I saw m the " Christian Age " an account of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Yet how could I believe mit ? I had trusted and hoped, and been deceived so i.fton. Unless—which seldom happens —people get the right medicine at first* it is a wonder to me how they;ever get it at all. What made me feel that Mother Seigel's remedy might, beef some use- I don't know ? but I think it was because it was discovered and made by a good woman who had been cured by it herself. At all events I sent for it and began to take it. Up to the time when I write this letter I have taken it seven weeks, and the change it has produced has Astonished all who know me. The pain about my heart is entirely gone, and I gain strength everyday." Note.—The writer of the above letter requested that her name should not be published. We feel bound to respect her wishes, although we have no doubt she will consent to our giving her name and address to any of her own sex who may desire to write to her, either directly or through us. : . ' ' , ,

A somewhat similar case is that of Mrs Annie West, ot Manor Road, Bourne mouth, Hants, who writes under a late date: "I desire to inform you of my wonderful recovery after taking Mother Seigcl's Curative Syrup. I was so low^as to he unable to rise from niy bed, and thought I should never stand on my feefc again. But by the blessing of God, and the use of the Syrup, I am -to far re covered as to be able to return to my work. lam a poor widow and bay* to work for my living, and have on one' or two occasions sold some of my things to buy SeigelV Syrup. For year's I could mot keep any food down and suffered from ■terrible headache. Now that lam well once morjs, I shall soon earn bftk a hundred times over the price" of the good [ medicine that drove away my complaint^

The United .States secret service «om-. mission have discovered that thtms are -200,000 dollars of counterfeit mpttc* m oyv culation,

THE A BHBITBTON GUAEDIAIC, TUESDAY, OCTOBER M, 1800.



As the wheel of time'has again ushered m the busy spring, and to be prepared to supply the requirements of JTafcurer and of their numerous patrons, Messrs* j.Sealy and Co. have completed their selection of seeds, which are of the choicest samples obtainable, and which include clovers, turnips, man golds, carrots, rape, perennial ryegrass, cocksfoot, elephant swede, garden and flower seeds m endless variety, and garden requi nites of every description For the conve sience of patrons who cannot make their purchases during the day the premises will be open to nine p.m. on Saturday evenings on and after the 16th August.—f Advt,)



We clip the following important testimo nial from the " Illawai ra Mercury " (N. S. W., of the 30th March. It needs no comment- r^ " Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Monfi^aii}-, -writes to us that after suffering for foury'ears with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—'' Seeing the said Extract advertised m the ' Illawarra Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain ft bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of fchis town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he haa found J the Eucalypti Extract V cure for rheumatism las Well as 'gravel. He Requests us to publish ; tliis information through the ' Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday'a request, whose word, cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering



'YV.ti London correspondent of the " Bune din Sh'.r " writw, :—Sir Julnn Yogel hns left offtalkiiKj iibftut returning io the colony, an 1, J think, at last realises that it would 1)0 iisi.ro--.s for him to attempt to re-enter pulilio lir'o there. Wbeu I pressed him the other il'iy to my whether he adhered to his pkn of ssmimr m Scpteinber or October, Sir .TuliHH declared he bad settled nothing, but J could see be did »oi mean to gOi



A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY of Fancy Goods, Dolls, Toys, Works of Ait, Produce uf all kinds, Live and Dead Stock, will be offered for sale m the TOWN HALL, SOUTH RAKAIA, ON THURSDAY, 23: id OCTOBER, 1890. The Committee of Ladies attending the Stalls will appear m Fancy Costumes. A number of Children m Fancy Dress will execute some line old English Dances. Vocal anj> Instrumental Music. All Goods will be sold at very low prices. A Refreshment Stall, at which every seasonable delicacy may be ] procured. The Opening Ceremony will take place at 12 noon. Admission--One shilling. Children, half price. By order of the Ladies Committee, C. A. C. HARDY, 10J109 Assistant Secretary. v -fulfil R IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bank ruptcy), holden at Aohburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the Acts amend ing the same, and of the bank ruptcy of William Strachan, of Chcrtsoy, farmer, a Bankrupt. -|" HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that a J meeting of the creditors of the above named bankrupt, to consider an applica tion by him for his discharge, will be held m the District Courthouse, Ashbur fcon, on MONDAY,-27th day of October, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. Dated this 21st day of 'October, 1890. "J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. AND Notice is hereby further given that on MONDAY, the 15th day of November next, at 10 o'clock m the I forenoon, or as soon thereafter as Counsel can be h«aid (fucli day 1 eing the chy appointed by the Court for hearing such j application),, Counsel on behalf of the al>nve-uauie:l bankrupt will apply to the Court for his immediate and unconditional di ■•charge under the said Acts. Dated' this 27st day of October, 1890 STRINGER & CRKSSWELL, Solicitors for the Bankrupt, 3 44 Worcester street, Ohristchurch. 10|137



Public Notices. I ■FT'EA.TING'S POWDER destroys JIV bugs, fleas, moths, BEETLES, and all other insects, wlnkl quite harmless to domestic animals. In 'exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See t,ho article you purchase is "KEATING'S," as imi tations are nokious ;tnd ineffectual. Sold m Tins, Od, Is, and 2s 6d each, hy al chemists. Tl7 ESLEVA¥~SUNDAY SCHOOL VY ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL. SUJSTDAV, OCTOBER 26th. Preacher : Rev. J. Taylor, of Durham Street, Christchurch. Attractive singing with orchestral accompaniments. Tea ftnd Floral Concert TUESDAY, October 28th. Original and effective programme. HKIOJi FISHING ISFABON, 1890. FISHIftG TACKLE, F, ,E SHi C X 1890 ht k 1891 j UST arrived, ex " DORIC " from b.-«t ?J English and American Manufac turers a lar^e and well assorted stock of nil Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Fives, Gaft Hooks, single, double and treble, Mountings, assorted Hooka; Waterproof Stockings, India Hubber.crnck proof Gum ■Boots, water proof Fish Batfs In trreafc variety, including Ijnest pat ■ terns. Every article of tho «c»son at lowest prices. Fishing Licenses can now bo obtained from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNIS MATERIALS. W. ZANDER, Direct Importer Fishing Tackle. Tobbacconist and Fancy Goody. Ladies and Gentlemen's Hairdm-wing •"•alofti "_ O R A N D — Fancy Fair.



OASH Advertisements ijnder this ) heading not exco«Un SIXTEEN WORDS 1/-. Addresses may bo left at this Office. WANTED, handy Ladlor hotel". One accustomed to Horses. Apply 1 " Central," 10J132 OUR Tuner, Mr R. W. Thoinpsou, now m Ashlurton. Tunings promptly attended to. —H. M. Jones. ANTED KHowrf-^l.'lie "Strong wear " Boot is the best for Men, Ladies and Children.—W. H. Collikr. WANTED Known -Ladies Stockings with Silk; Toes and Heels m black and colors. ls'6d per pair.—W. H. Collief. OOTS, BOOT?] youv feet Dry and aare Doctor's Bills. hays a splendid Stook m now. Try ny Dsiible-soled Shooters. Every pair Guaranteed. Robert Alcorx, Ashbur ton Clofcliinr Mart, Saundens' Buildinps. " % 11 J ANTED Known, - For Dress Stuffs^ VV Prints, &c, Trimmings to match go to Melford House. Best value m town.—H. C Serbbs. ANTED Known.—For Sheetings" TabJings, Calicoes, Quilts, Towels, Table Napkins, Tray Cloths, D'Oyleys, &c., go to Melford House.—H. C. Segebs. W' A-NTKD every man m the County to have a suit of the Ashburton Tweeds.—Robbet Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunder's Buildings. ANTED Known.—For first-class Millinery and Drapery (marked cheap) go to Melford House. New Goodi | jusfc opened.—H. 0. Skobrs. S"TbP~TiiaF"Cough— Flower's Cough Drops are tho best—see that the name is stamped on every ons. H. G. Flowbr, Confectioner, East street. V ! , A.NT.ED Known — The Oheaposfe V V Shop to buy Tinware and Gal vanised Iron goods m Ashbarton, is at W. F. HASruAFORD's, Burnett Street. A arge stock kept on hand. Tin And Iron ware goods made and repaired with dus patch.



KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER, KEATING'jJ POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING 8 POWDER. fBUGS, FLEAS, KTLLS \ MOTHS, BEETLES, [MOSQUITOES, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. (BUGS, FLE/S, MOTBS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES, btifcirt unrivalled m destroying FLE AS BUGSv COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS m FURS, and every other, species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m their dogs, as also ladies for their pet doits. The PUBLIC nre CAUTIONED that Mckagea of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m Tins otily^ KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A Pt'KELY VEOETAM.E BWEKTMKAT, both m appearance and taste, fiirnishinsj «■ most fereeaiile method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or * TlU(Ki.l> WOBMS. It is a perfectly safe auur mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m Tins by all iliucgists. '. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, i



CLOTHING FACTORY FOR Men's Colonial TWEED -SUITS, Boya' and Youths' Colonial TWEED SUITS. HATS.—We keep the. Largest and Best Selection. Hats made to measure. SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. Bes f > workmanship put m every garment, and a tit guaranteed. Large Selection of Boys' Knicker Suits. Ties, Shirts, Collars, Braces, Ac, m Latest Fashion and Style. Bra* Value foe Cash m District NEW ZE A T A N D CLOTHING FACTORY W. H WEBBER, Manager



X33HXS aaHOMVX \TKK«nT 00 ryiaKoxiTAT CLaNHniL X riaHOxiliL ■,ETIIITA >SVT) XSIIM saavHs osiavai ma tiv gooaij ssojd £0 IYAMHV HSSmi S.BNHni IIBHOIIi IDSdSNI Spring and Summer, 1890. THY THE V;< \ ■ . ■" NEW ZEALAND



O. Thornton 3)uclley LAND, ESTATE' AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Sirect, Christchurch 1 hm* Bum« of •■>< ney to lend cm gcod necn'rity ivt low rates of interest. Poyeral Farms for Sale THE ASHBURTON " CALEDONIA.N SOCIETY'S ANNUAL : ' ■ CONVERSAZIONE AND BALL *Y\;,' ILL tie Held m the Oddfellows' Hall f!i FRIDAY, 24tti OCTOBER. To continence at 8 p.m. Tickets—Gentlemen 3s ; Ladies, 2s. See posters.' J. SEALT, ■' tlo'* Hon. Secretary. FASHIONS? New Millinery. WE haro now opened the latent novel fcios for the seas»n m Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, m the mosfe Fashionable ■h*pcs and Superior Quality, together with the choicest Ribbons, Flowers, Feafckers. «&<?., procurable. New Jiicket*, New Mantles, New Dust« loaks, New Bordered Costumes, New Cheeked Dress Goods, New Plain Dress Goods, New Ginghamsand Zephyr?, New Prints and Sateens, New Flannelettes and NEW GOODS m Every DEPARTMENT f:;O ALL E?A RL Y. AND INSPECT THEM AT 8.1. ALGOM k Co., EAST STREET 10.