left to the Federal Parliament to deal with. He apprehends that it would be .impossible to frame a uniform tarift beforehand, but by a give and take policy the Federal Parliament could easily come to a decision which would be acceptable to all. He concludes— "Perhaps New South Wales would have to adopt a little protection; little as I like protection it would be a cheap price to pay for the Union." Sydney, February 16. The schooner Helena Davis capsized while crossing Bellringer bar, about 300 miles north of here, and Captain Harkman* a passenger named Somle, and one of the crew were drowned. Melbourne. February 14. Owing to the prevalence of small pox at Colombo it has been declared , an infected place. Melbourne, February 15. . Lord Charles Scott is arranging for a great naval demonstration on the arrival of the auxiliary fleet m Austra lian waters. The new cruisers and torpedo boats will be met at Albany by the other vessels belonging to the squadron, and escorted to harbor m the principal capital cities.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, February 14. The Hospital inquiry was continued to day. Nurse Goulstone was the only other witness called by Mr Rees, who appear* for Miss Arnaboldi Mr Cooper, the counsel for Dr. Collins, called as his first witness Miss Baker, head nurse, who de posed that Berry and McKenzie appeared to haV© been properly and carefully treated. There was not excessive bleed ing from Berry's hand. She considered that m the operation on McKenzie every care was taken. She had been m. the hospital during the time that Dr. Collins was there, and there had been m that j time many cases of both classes, serious operations and medical cases, and they had always been attended to. Witness deposed that she had had six and a half years' experience* m hospitals. Misses Jonas and Beefcham, nurses at the hospital, also gave evidence, and the Com mission then adjourned till Monday evening, when Dr. Collins is to be examined; The case of neglect preferred against the contractors for the dip which collapsed m Ralph's property, at Huntly, has con cluded. Judmenb was reserved until similar charges against Collins, the manager, are heard next week. The Inspector of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Mr Battley, who is about to visit England, has been presented with an address and photp album by the managers, account ante, and heads of departments m the colony. Several capitalists from the manu facturing districts of England are re ported to be m Auckland looking for sites for the erection of factories. Rjcfjfton, January 29- An old man named George Flowers, yesterday drank some sulphuric acid m mistake for ginger ale. The stuff was being removed from Kiriwan's cordial factory, and Flowers had been m the haMt of helping himself to the cordials. He died at noon to-day. Westpobt, February 15. The coal shipped during the week ending Saturday amounted to 4978 tons, of which 3484 tons came from the West port Coal Company and 1494 tons from the Wellington mine. Gkbymouth, February 15. G. Carruthers, Bailiff of the Resident Magistrate's Court, died suddenly this afternoon of heart disease. \ The week's export of coal products was 2797 tons. Port Chaimbrs, February 15. The Hinemoa called at Otago Heads and embarked a detachment of Permanent Artillery for Wellington. DuNEJ>iN, February 14. The Standard Insurance Ooinyany's report states that the income for the year including balance brought forward from last year amounts to £89,254, and the expenditure to £73,963. The usual in term dividend was paid m June, and the directors now recommend that the balance be appropriated to the payment of 7| per cent dividend, placing to the reserve fund £4000, and carrying forward to next year £666. At the swimming tournament held at St. Clair Baths to-day, W. Crow, of Dunedin, won the 100 yds and 400 yds championships, W, Bines, of Auckland, being second. The body of a man, named Donald Cameron was found m the harbor on Saturday afternoon. The deceased who ■was indelicate health, leffc his home m Northeast Valley m the morning for a walk and was not again seen alive. iNVERCABGiiii, February 15. This afternoon a fire broke out among the flax .stowed m the yard of Ross' flax mill a«d spinning factory, Nith street, and adjoining Messrs Guthne^nd Co. s woodware factory. Both establishments have a special water service lor fire, and the flames were speedily extinguished. The flax was covered with galvanised iron and the day being hot and sun strong it is supposed that the fire originated that way- This is the second fire on the same fpj&mises .recently.

The Markets.

[per press association.] London, February 14. A portion of the shipment of butter, +xb s Ruapehu, from New Zealand, has teen sold at from 96b to 108s per cwt. The W market is buoyant. Cross br^ds are scarce, and the pwe remains very fim, while heavier merinos are re At VS of sheepskins there was a good demand at a farthing advance on the last

The Kevr Zealand Loan and" Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received Sfe following cable message, dated Ixjndon, 13tli February, 1891:— ■Sow. -There is little demand. TaUow has declined 6d per cwt. since last 'Tro^en Meat-Mutton market firm. Price of mutton has advanced M per lb dnce last repo^ Beef market unchanged; Netv Zealand Hemp-Market brisk, has risen 11 r»er ton ance last report.

GREAT FLOODS IN THE NORTH ISLAND.

.—♦— — [rEll PKES^ ASSOCIATION.] Wjilmngtok. February U, It is fltitl raining *¥'V^eXnl* no signs of it clearing off. The Mana watu river is m high flood and last night it was still rising. Very little d^m^e is reported from the Maaterton ttistnct. The Forty-Mile Bush livers are all p Mgh flood, and traffic is suspended, m several places. . The slips on the Gorge hare not ny iured the railway line, butasadelay will be made m the cleating of the debm, the opening is indefinitely postponed. '

The Weather.

, » i ALPORD STATION The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending February 13th 1891:—

SPORTING.

THE DUNEDIN MEETING.

[per press association, J j Dunedin, Febrriary 15. The following acceptances and furthei payments were made on Saturday nighi for the Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumr Meeting:— Handicap Hurdles. —Ahua 12st 101 b, Ixion 12st 31b, Little Arthur list 21b, Romulua lOsfc 121 b, Erin-sto-Bragh lOst 91b, Garibaldi lOst 61b, Waitangi lOsfc 31b, Trimolite lOst, Trapper 9st ,71b, Smuggler 9st 31b, Erebus 9st. { Champagne Stakes. Six furlongs.— Florrie 9st, Tassie Bst 101 b, Union Flag Bst 101 b, Fairchild Bst 101 b, Cajolery Bst 101 b. Stewards' Purse Welter Handicap of 120 so vs. Six furlongs.—Cissy lOst 121 b, Quibble 9sfc 121 b, Breadalbane 9st 21b, |Miss George 9st, Fiesole Bst 121 b, Bay King Bst 101 b, Loo Sat 101 b, Tempest Bsfc 110 b, Don Caesar Bst 71b, Dragon Bst 71b, Warlock Bst 51b, Catamount Bst 51b, Carronade Bst 2lb, Dormeur Bst, Lady Sockburn Bst. Marshall Memorial Stakes, of 200 BOVB. Six furlongs—Pique, Clanranald, Crackshot, Florrie, Wolverine, Reprisal, Fiesole, Cissy. The general entries number 148 this year with two- additional races against 128 last year.

Ditnedin, February 16. At Forbury this morning Wolverine galloped two miles, Wayland and Dormeur accompanying him most of the way, Hilda went about the same distance at three-quarter speed, Cissy joining mat half the distance. Reprisal and Fiesole galloped a mile fast, both moving well. Occident only cantered, ■ and the rest of the work was unimportant. Occident worked with bandaged legs.

JOCKEYS' FEES.

Wellington, February 14. In the Supreme Court the case of Vaile v Tancred was concluded. The suit was brought by Wm. Vaile, of Oamaru, execu tor of the will of Edward Vaile, a jockeyi late of Oamaru, deceased, against P. F. Tancred, of Carterton, racehorse owner. The claim set forth thSit Edward Vaile (deceased) when alive was employed by defendant as a jockey m 1884, and that Timered contracted to pay Vaile £26 per year and 10 per cent upon all prize money won by him. The deceased had remained m defendant's service for three years, and left his employ m February, 1887. The plaintiff's case further urged that during the time specified young Vaile won £4000, therefore he claimed £400, being the amount of percentage. The defendant denied making any arrangement with the deceased Vaile, except for wages, and said that any sums beyond that were given m the way of gratuities. His Honor con sidered that plaintiff had failed to prove his case, and gave judgment for the de fendant. - . . ■ ■'

Supreme Court.

— ♦ [PER'PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, February 16. The calendar for the criminal sittings which begin on March 2 comprises eleven charges, including forgery, indecent assault, manslaughter, attempted rape, breach of the Bankruptcy Act, and the sticking-up at Rocklands station. There is also a charge of libel against the proprietor of the "Otago Workman," at the instance of Mr H. D, Bell, of Wellington. "W Ellington, February 14. The calendar for the next criminal sit tings of the Supreme Court, which begins on Monday fortnight, is a heavy one. There are sixteen cases of the ordinary character, including false pretences, lar ceny, horse stealing, personating, bur glary, malicious injury to property, and forgery and uttering.

Mr Whitefoord's Funeral.

- ♦— — :.■ .■ [per press association.] : Christchurch, February 16. The funeral of the late Mr Caleb Whitefoord, R.M., took place this after noon, his remains having arrived from Dunedin on Saturday. The cortege was headed by the Garrison band, police and volunteers, and followed by members of the Law Society, and a large representa tive gathering of citizens. All places of business on the route of the procession were closed ; and at Rangiora and Kaiapoi all business places and the public schools were closed as a mark of respect. The flags on the Government buildings and otlier places are flying half-mast. Great crowds lined the roads along the route of the procession. The deceased gentleman was buried m Papanui cemetry with military honors, the firing party being formed from the Kaiapoi Rifles, of which corps he was captain.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(per press association.) Suicide of an ex-tVC.H.Jft. Wellington, February 16. Inspector Thompson has received a telegram that Henry Bunny, a well-known politician, shot himself dead m the Town Board Office, Featherston, yesterday. Mr Bunny was formerly Provincial Secretary and Treasurer, and was member of the House of Representatives for many years. He shot himself with a revolver, and death was instantaneous. He had been m a desponding state lately m conse quence of his defeat at the general elec tion. He also felt the death of his old chief, Stir W. Fitzherbert, keenly. Thr Hoot Trad*. The Conference, between delegates re presenting the Federated Bootmakers' (J nion of the Colony and the employers, commences at two o'clock. The latter are represented by three delegates from each of the four Unions. The result of the examinations for teachers' certificates will not be known for a week.

Latest Cable News

AUSTRALIAN

[PM PBBSB ASSOCIATION.] [Received February 16, 10.25 a.m.] LABOR FEDERATION. Sybney, February 16. Under the proposed Labor Federation every financial member of the affii liated unions will pay sixpence per month. Of that amount* One farthing go.es to the general council sustentation fund, ©ac penny to the defence fund, one penny to the newspaper fund, and the balance will be apportioned by the provincial council,, Australasia will

be divided into provinces, New Zea land being denominated the Pacific Province. District councils will be formed under charter from the provincial councils, with power to levy special contributions and censure firms or organisations which are inimical to tlie interests of labor. These powers however can only be exercised by a two thirds majority. The district councils will control strikes m conjunction with a strike committee of the Union involved.

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE.

Melbourne, February 16. The Defence Cormnission recommend that a mobilised force of twelve thou sand rank and file of partially paid militia and infantry, will be necessary for the peace establishment of such an immense te *ritory as Australia. This force should be divided into twenty four battalions of 50Q each. It is, suggested that New South Wales and Victoria should supply eight battalions each, and South Australia and Queens land four each. The first two Colonies are also to furnish four batteries of field artillery arid two regiments of mounted infantry each, and South Australia and Queensland two batteries and one regiment each. The fortna- Stion of a federal regiment of artillery 'is approved, but a federal military college is not practicable at present. The' abolition of the scarlet uniform «nd adoption, except for artillery, of the kharkee colored uniform, is recom mended^ The Commissioners think that the mobilisation scheme fdr! each c jlbny should be worked out, as well a3 a scheme for the concentration of the whole force m any, one colony, :The Imperial Government is to be requested to send an , officer to inspect the forces every two years.

POLITICAL NOTES.

(pkk press association.) ' [per press association.] Wellington, February 14. An extraordinary gazette, issued this afternoon, further prorogues Parliament from February 26, to Thursday, April 9. Hawera. February 16. Hon J. McKenzie, Minister Of Lattds, addressed a meeting at Manaiaor. Satur day. He has gone to Opunake. Mr McKenzie m his speech intimated that a djmall loan was necessary for opening up lands. The money would be taken out of the trust funds, such as the Government Insurance and Post Office Savings Bank accumulations, for which there was now no outlet. There could be no safer security than land on which to advance this money. Money for public buildings and school buildings would have to be paid out of our own resources, instead of being borrowed. While not objecting to land being sold it must be sold on terms which would prevent its being bought up for speculative purposes, An attempt would be made to reform the Upper House, j making the term of nomination seven or ten years. Hon Mr Seddon arrived here on Satur day, and delivers an heiress to-night. He proceeds to inspet: .ne Mokau coal fields. mm —— m . mmmmKmm mmm^m

INQUEST.

An inquest was held m the Somerset Hotel this afternoon on the body of the lafce George Eagle, by Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., and a jury of six, of whom Mr H. EL Stephens was choson Foreman. The following evidence was taken :— Euward Mills, waiter at the Somerset Hotel. Saw deceased about seven o'clock on. Sunday night, was apparently m his usual health, and sober, At a quarter to seven on Monday morning deceased called out for witness, whose bedroom adjoined his. When witness entered the bedroom deceased was sitting on his bed. He said he was ill, and asVcd for a drink of water, which witness fetched, and deceased drank. Deceased was frequently sick m the morning. Ibout half an hour after deceased had drunk the water, witness went back to see him, and found him m a fainting fit on the floor. Tried to lift him'; but could not, and called the cook, Hufiain, and together they lifted him on the bed. Deceased did not recover consciousness Witness went for Dr Tweed, but he was not at home, and Dr Anderson, who was at Dr Tweed's house, came half an hour after. Dr Trevor also came. Deceased was dead when witness returned, and whan the doctor came. The only remedy tried was a glass of brandy, which deceased swallowed with apparently no difficulty. John Huffani, cook at the Somerset Hotel, corroborated the evidence of the previous fitness. William Pattman, landlord of tho Somerset Hotel, said he had known Eagle for twelve years. He had been five years m witness's employ. Deceased ailed from a bad leg, and took, a drop of liquor whenever he could get. it. He would have liquor by fair means or foul,fand would steal it if he could not procure it otherwise. There were two bottles m his trunk then. He was sub ject to convulsive fits, and had several m the hotel —but not during the last three months. Eagle was not allowed to get much drink m the hotel, b»fc he used to go outside and get it. Had often told him lie would die suddenly one day ilhe did not knock off the drink. , Dr Trevor said Eagle was quite, dead when he reached the hotel about half-past eight. Taking the evidence of Mr Patt man to be correct, Eagle died from epilepsy; and as witness had laiown Eagle for a great many years as a man with a constitution thoroughly broken down through drink, such was the kind ot death he would expeot. Was morally certain deceased had died from natural causes, but had made no post mortem ex amination. The jury returned a verdict of death from epilepsy, rendered by habits of ex cessive drinking. .

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY; JfEBRUABY 16, 1801.



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TO THE WORKING MAN OF ASHBJRTON COUNTY. TTTEWILL SUPPLY YOU WITH £ s d A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR 18 6 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOTS 6 6 1 SHIRT , 19 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3. I PAIR SOX, Merino 10 1 TIE 1 0 2 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THE WEKIK until further notice: ■ ■ 1 FOR CASH ONLY, KAIAPOI HOUSE, Mjtchell & Turner. Stephens t)ros, tephens jdros, market house. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have juat landed a First Class Stock of this.Season's TEA, in cluding the very Choicest Varieties that money can procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylons, are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Moning, both of excellent quality. In addition to the above we have secured for this district the sole right of selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Go's IEAS^ which have been so highly commended and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have no hesitation m recommending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful m procuring the agency for this town for Sutton's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and Best m the trade. No Housewife should be without it. j All other Goods m Stock, of Best quality, | , —Including— i HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH- 1 WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLO WARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.—AH GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. |^* Satisfaction being our motto. "^ Stephens Bros. 9 MARKET HOUSE, A BURTON WM. SPARROW, TAILOR... AND ; MEN'S IE R G E B. EAST BTBEBT,



XITTLE'S J\IJTT7JE'&' Fluid Dip ;/ i\ PiiWilas* Dip (NON-POISONOUS). a (POISONOUS). MR. BELCHER, at #UTTLE'S\MR. C. J. HARPEE, • Kaiapoi (writing August, M % Canterbury Eunholder, L, 1890) :—" Found Sheep JO- ""^oL (writing June, 1890):— Dipped with Little's JT^iI TTRP fir* \ " Found the Powder Fluid produced l\\h*.ffl -..J^g? \ little, trouble to mix; more wool each M _^^Z*~t TE*~~^^^w was very effective; (which fetched |d. Jv'v**^" • left the wool m good per lb. more) than JJ^ v<^ .i£§2i, ** ,condition; safer the wool of Mf—t . m _vb^ than 1 other poi- S^ d $ Gain m W<N»l\ss. %& MItSR. GILLANLERS, of Southland^^ ckeap*" 4 1®) m I (writing March, 1890), >rid:—Two years! % " (pi . £ M lin sueecßsion he dipped a flook of about I • r (Ca /Si 20,000 Sheep, part with little'i Fluid l«\ Q^O and the re«t with other Dip«, and each 1A m \ year feund the Sheep dipped with / # TI A lA ,\Little'i Fluid produced + »V t4 J la ,A M Little'B X nan nol per fleece than / LttUe'S\ /FLUID DEPX. the f "^ • v^POWBER ft\ J (NON-POISONOUS). m^m __^^^^ (POWONOUSK LOCAL AGENT, GEO. JAMESON, ASHBUR7ON AND RAkAIA NOTE.—I Gallon ol Fluid, or lllbs of Powder, makes 100 Gallons of Wash. ' \ o*7q



AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE. THE CLEARING SALE . OF , FURNITURE and EFFECTS, The Property of Aujkrt R6BEKTS, Es« '* Will take place at KoRdMIKO, WAKANUI ROAD, ON THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 189] Full particulars m future advertisemeni Luncheon provided.. Sale at 12 o'clock. F. M. RICKMAN, 2JBB Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE OF "FURNITURE MR D. THOMAS has received m structions from Mr W. de Burtoi Wilson-to sell by Public Auction a Bullock** Arcade on SAURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, at 12 o'clock, the following :— Drawing-room Suite Black Framed Mirror Walnut Cabinet Telescope Dining Table Gilt Frame Mirror Washstand and Dressing Table with • , ■■ • glass Iron *nd Brass Bedstead Wire Spring Mattress Hair Mattress Music, Canterbury Cretonne Suite Hall Table ... Kitchen Furniture and Utensils Pictures, Japanese Blinds Dinrter Service and Crockery Tennis Set ' ■ Musical Box (six tunes) Sundries, &c., &c. The whole of the above Furniture is m good condition. Sale' at 12 noon. ~~D. THOMAS, 2*90 ' ' Auctioneer. ~ TINWALD TOWN BOARD. /FIENDERS are invited for making a lL Ford near the SaJeyards at Tinwald. Tenders close at 5 o'clock on MONDAY, jpebruary ,23rd. The lowest cr any tender not necessarily accepted. } E. J. FOOKS, 2t85 '. Clerk. _. FUNERAL NOTICE. TBF Friends of the late George Eagle \ are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from the Somerset Hotel* at li o'clock a.m., TO-MORROW (Tuesday), for the Ashburton Cemetery. 286 ;' ,/,. ';■ : , ..-'_. '■,-. ,__^ j /TIEiNDERS are invited for Building a X Cottage at Mount Somers, for Mr Hood. Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 2lßt inst., at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accented. , R. BIRD, 2§87 Architect. ~T H E ELLIS L~I N E For Sydney via Wellington. Booking Passengers to Melbourne. The Fine Steamer "JUBILEE," Will sail from LYTTELTON for the above ports, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst. THIS "JUBILEE" has a splendid airy Saloon, situated on the main dcci, and is the favorite passenger steamer to-and from Sydney. Passengers and cargo at " Jubilee " rates. KINSEf AND CO., 2 89 Christchurch & Lyttelton. ~ FOR PRIVATE SALE. 5 ACRES first-class Land m the Allenton suburban district, near Mk John Fowler's residence. The land is fenced and m grass. T.S. 250 and 251, corner of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Auen ton, containing fiacre land, four-roomed House. Apply to GEO JAMESON, , Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia, ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL, Reserve 1111, situated at Ashton, m the County of Ashburton. fTHENDERS are invited for the Lease of |_ the above Reservefor 14 years, from May Ist next. Mr John Shearer, the present tenant, will allow persons to view the land. For detailed particulars apply to the Secretary of the Board. Sealed Tenders must,be sent to the Chairmaniofj the Board on or before the 30th April next. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Secretary. ; Ashburton, January 19th, 1891. IJIOS '. ART NEEDLEWORK, AND FANOY BEPrisiTORY EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mrs Adams IS now showing some nice designs m Plush. Canvas, Raised Woolwork,, Crash, Arresene, New Shades m Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringes, Braces and Smoking Caps ready for working. China, Glass, and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agents for Mes dames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and Eclipse Dye Works. Re gistry Office for Servants. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWA Y'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family A. It blacks and polishes Ladies' and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction. Is conceded to be " The StancLvd" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. C. L. HAUTHAWAY & SONS, I 231 Congress street, Boston,



W. J. BUSH AND CO. T\ISTILLERS and IMPORTERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & VRUIT ESSENCES, *• SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers. Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy RichJ ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated Waters, Beers, Ales, Cider, Champagneg &c. i; Artillery Lane, London. ' Works : Asa Grove, Hackney,



Thf Bkst Remk»y for Indigestion— Norton's Camomile PilJ* are confidently ccommencled as a simple remedy for Indigestion which is the cause of jioarly all tlie diseases to whica we are mWs WoßTON'^Pnxu, with justice called #w *ffii Htrengtbene/ f the Humu | Stomach," actM a powerful tome and gentle j aperient a» Win their op W tu,p and safe uncter »*y ekem^tences. Sold w bottles, at Is 14d, 2s 9d, 11s, by 4 cwe VWdw-8 tbrouglwuti *b« we W