THE WEATHER.

alforeTstation.

••Don't put off until to-morrow the pleasures of to-day, but ride a * Calliope " Bicycle at once." Illustrated price lia*s at Seville's, Colombo street Chrwtghurch,

The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending July 24, 1892 :„

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places »« under, subject; to the. necessary alterations j— TUESDAY, JULY 26. For Northern Port* and Wentport, per Omapere, at 6.30 H.m. For Northern Ports, per Penguin, at Gi3O a.m. '*■ . ■ WEDNESDAY, July 27- For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed "per Orient steamer"), Port de Galle, India, China, Japan, etc., and also for Australian Colonies, per express <to connect with s.s. Wairarapa, at Port Chalmers) : —Ordinary letters at 13.30 p.m. ; late he letters, guards van, express, 12.53 p.m. THURSDAY, July 28. For Northern Ports and Australian Colonies (except Tasmania,) per Waihora, at 6.30 a.m.  x For Northern Ports, per Takapuna, at 10.30 a.m. Note.—Thfe postage of newspapers to places beyond New Zealand is Sow one half penny per 2om. ENGLISH MAILS. HOMEWARD— DIRECT MAILS. Rimutaka, left June 7, due London July 20. .- . lonic, left Jane 23, due London Augnsfc 3. Ruapehu, left July 7, due London August 16. „ , Tainui, left July 21, due London, Aug ust 30. HOMEWARD—9AK FRANCISCO MAIM. Alameda, left June JB, due London July 20. Maripoea, left July 16, mail due London August 17. ________________

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 25, 1892. THE FARMERS' LEAGUE.

To-morrow afternoon the farmers and country settlers of this district will be asked to assist m forming a branch of the League which has been formed m Ohriitchurch to protect them from the dangers by which it is de clared by some very worthy men they are threatened. Th^ programme of the League has been published, and charges the Government, by implication, with following a policy adverse to the interests of the majority of the settlers of New Zealand. The speakers at the meeting m Christchurch at which the Leigue programme was adopted con-: tended—as Mr John Holmes has argued m our columns-^-that the Land and Income Tax falls with greater weight upon the country settlers com pared with town dwellers and those who have invested their money other wise than m land, and that the graduated tax is but a step m the direction of confiscating the land owned by these settlers, Viewed apart from these charges many of the stated ob jects of the League will have the sympathy of town dwellers as well as settlers; but taking the statements and opinions of the promoters, of the League into consideration, both those classes of the community will want to kr #w, firstly, what thisdreadf ul injustice under whichsettlers are suffeiingexactly is; and, secondly, by what? means the League proposes to remove that injustice. To put it m another way, if the Land and Income Tax is unjust by what system of taxation does the League propose to replace it. The first question has not been fully ex plained, as the League speakers have only^ taken such instances of the incidence of the new taxation as ap peared to support their views—we should like to know, for example, how many farms of '• 800 acres of Plains land worth JB9 an acre" there are m existence, and how it is that the freedom of stock and implements from taxation is not taken into account. The second question has hitherto been asked m vain, but we are sure that without a satisfactory answer the Ash burton settlers will not accept the League as their saviour' Is it pro posed that the taxation of the settler shall be further decreased, or are the town dwellers and the capitalists to be mors heavily taxed ? The League must have some' *chsine m view, and the settlers have a right to know iyh*t that scheme is before they give the League the support of their membership and gubgpription. The new taxation has greatly reljevpd the burden of the settlers, and the L.eagup njay be as sured that hard facts and not theories must be forthcoming if they are to be converted to the opinion that the Go vernment has given them this relief merely as a prelude to deitroying them.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Naturalist* «*y that % s£ngl§ swallow will destroy 6000 flies m a day. Entries for the Farmers' Coursing Match cjost this evening at the Central Hotel. fhe Premier says that m the North Is land analyses have shown that hop leer con tains between 3 and 4 percent of alcohol. t Mr Bees has been bailed m his attempt to abolish the totalisator this session, Mr Speaker having ruled that the matter has al ready been disposed of by way of resolution. '"•tee th? year 1886 sheep have increased • ?ho w-,****** dfatriet ?»>n» 97.000 to 460, taking into consideration that n,. "•«»«« .* cattle at the same time has not decreased. Mr John Morley, whose labor friends are opposing him, has achieved the distinction or having followed the three possible courses on the women's suffrage question—that is to say, he has voted for, he | has voted against, and he has delined to vote at all. The famous rower bird of Australia whose {esthetic tastes m the way of domestic decor ations are so well known, has become one ot the Queensland pests. Every kind o f fruit suffers from it, and now iC has* devel oped a taste for hens'eggs. , The public meeting to-night promises to bo important and interesting. Besides taking an expression of the public feeling on the question of improving the accommodation at the Railway Station, and the Post Office, other questions of moment will come up for discussion, and all who take an interest m borough matters should attend the meeting. The Dunedin g«al, according to Mr Pink ecton, is m a deplorable condition, the wood of which it is partially constructed being so rotten that it may fall down at any moment. The Minister for Justice says that votes have twice been placed m the Estimates to build a new goal, but on account of local differences as to site both were allowed to lapse. A paragraph m the Napier Inspector of Schools' report of his visit to the infant school rather tickled the members of the School Committee. It stated that all appliances were m fair order, but he thought that such" " diagrams" as" Rickett's Blue," "Rickett's Blacklead," and;" Old Judge Cigarettes," should not be allowed m the school, whether for instruction or other purposes! . ' A gentleman m commercial circles iv London, writing to a friend m Auckland, aaya : —"lt is the opinion of every one here that new Zealand is going to have a pros perous time, and that investments should be made m your colony. I, have a. great many enquiries about New :;Ze.alaad, and give the applicants every information I possibly cap.*

The Victorian Government haa decided to J . allow betweeV £600U and £8000 worth of I machinery, which is being imported by Messrs Huddart; Parker, and Co , to enter i Victoria without the payment of duty, which would amount to £3000. In conse quence of this the firm will spend £10,000 m Melbourne m refitting the steamers with the machinery there instead of doing the work m Sydney, as would otherwise have been the case. The fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association was held on Wednesday last, Mr H. G. Berryman occupying the chair. Owing, no doubt, to the inclemency of the weather there was a poor attendance. The Rev S. Lawry gave a lecture on " New Zealand fifty years ago and now," which proved very interesting and instructive. The lecturer dealt with missionary enterprise m the early days, the position of the Maoris past and present, and iniF^difficulties of «arly colonisation. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by Mr Buchanan and carried by acclamation. After announcing that the next meeting would be devoted to "Elocution," the meeting closed m the usual manner. Before Mr Alfred Harrison, J.P., this morning, John Nut ton was sent to gaol for twenty-one days m all for—(1) having been helplessly drunk m Burnett street on July 22, his second offence within six month*; (2) using bad and insulting language to the constable who arrested him; and (3) resist ing the police. The man had been drinking excessively and had been put under Dr Trevor's care for medioal treatment. The sentences were 20s on each of the charges and 10* costs. AsNutloa had ao money be was sent to gaol. Heury Flavell had been disorderly when druult at the bar of the Somerset Hotel, and was sent to gaol for •even days m default of payment of 20s fine and 2s costs. Two first offenders were dis missed with a caution.

Profwwr Robottom recently took a n«w departure m the photographing business. He advertised free sittings for all and sundry who chose to visit his studio within a fortnight. During that period no leaa than 900 photographs were taken, and proofs of the first batohof forty or so have bean taken.. The remainder are m process oi development, and will stxra be oh view with the first buch. The latter an all portrait* of well-known people—faces familiar to *ll Ashburton folks—and aa well m being striking likeness have been admirably finished, giving ample evidence that the Professor is no novice at >his work. The portraits are displayed m the show case m Moore street opposite the Royal Hotel, and are well worth a visit of inspection. The following is the statement from Wash ington m regard to the old standing) Web ster claim: —" The Foreign Relations Com mittee of the Senate to-day presented its report upon a claim made by two Americans pamed Witham and Webster, against Great Britain for compensation for the seizure of half a million acres of land m New Zealand, which the claimants allege' were acquired by Webster from native chiefs. The mat- [ ter has already been subject of dispute for many years. The committee m their report recommended the Senate to request j President Harrison to propose to Great Britain to submit the question to arbitra tion. They hold that the seizure m ques tion is a fit matter for special reprisals, but do not advise the adoption of such a method. The Senate passed a resolution m accord ance with the committee s recommendation, asking the President to take steps for having the matter submitted to arbitra tion,"

The Song of Cycle Wheels.

I go from hills and valleys, where winds blow fresh and free, Igo from mountain torrents, swift rolling forth to sea ! • ■ • From voice of winds and waters, that dreamily o'er flows The happy hprnrit t ßpirit ? and lulls to calm repose! frqm $ils«}t days agd sqletnq, m lonely fores£ glety To plash of tongues, tq qlainour, to busy haunts ot men \ No pause dare take the dreamer j here ever fart and loud, To *ra»p life's fullest measure, competes the eager crowd! But Still above the tumult, thro' closing decade steals A sound on zephyrs carried! The song of cycle wheels!

I They sing a wondrous stsry $f pqmfng eras ! when Resolved shall be enigmas that mar the lives of men ! Though Faith and Hope have disappeared af times behind the veil; Though eyes from sorrow and despair m deaths embrace grow pale J Yet multitude* are waking to knowledge, higher life ! Can they arise with wisdom ? be moderate m strife j Thro' fast dissolving mists of doubt, th# upward pathway trace Where* A<"llfc*l aad jwstioo scale the heights, 'where C^nQQt^ fch§ race ! Mistrusting orators whose r?*M°JKWMOIM fierce appeals, They yet may form the vanguard of advanc ing cycle wheels ! They come, our bands of athletes, both mind and body trained, Perfection of the ages whose treasures they have gained; with gladness, life and strength, the laws of hygiene,. A mystery no longer, tHey greet pure health a queen ! . See youth and maiden free as birds, rejoice m rapid flight, Inhale life-giving ojwgen, m exercise de- Hght j With fruits and flowers garlanded $t frag? rant loveliness, From world wide gardens gathered each cultured sense to bless; Each charm of Art and Nature the happy modern feels, To strains of stirring music he moves- the cycle wheels } Hail, glorious songs, foretelling a new world no longer grieved By tears, by pain, by poverty, left coldly unrelieved: Hail, vice repressed ! and idleness regarded as a crime J Hail science ever conquering the bounds of space and time '. The rosy dawn is breaking, Faith lifts the veil at last, The dark, dark night of selfishness will surely soon be past; Arise, Oh Sun of Love, that floods of heaven's light may fall, In ever widening circles revealing space for all! Who moving m true brotheihood ard ordered ranks, Faith seals, Then forward to the blessed Light, move on Oh cycle wheels ! ZARA,

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

'IV* JPKEBS ASSOCIATION.)

THE LOAN AND MERCANTILE

London, July 21. The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company will shortly iss u e £500,000 fourper cent debentures at 96.

THE FRUIT TBADE.

Importers of fruit report the season to have been unprofitable. They com-, plain of inferior packing, and assert that another similar season will destroy the market for colonial fruit. They are m favour of higher qualities of apples being sent, but do not be lieve m peaches. The Sydney apples were th*e best received.

THE CRISIS IN AUSTRALIA.

July 22. " The Times " considers that the situatiou m Melbourne is an extra ordinary spectacle of congested popula tion m a new country, and is without parallel, and that it will be difficult to meet the demands of the unemployed. Land selling has been overdone, and a very similar state of things prevails m Sydney Adelaide and Brisbane.

MR DIBBS' MISSION.

Mr Dibbs has had a favorable inter view with Mr Goschen on the subject of the investment of trust funds and the consolidation of colonial stocks. Mr Goschen is favourable to the suggestion that trust funds should be invested m colonial loans, provided , that there is a proper safeguard m re gard to the limitation of borrowing and the maintenance of the security of investors intact. He has promised to forward to Sir G. R. Dibbs a draft of the safeguards which he considers are necessary, which, if approved by colo nial Ministers, might serve as a basis of simultaneous legislation m England and the colonies on the matter. Mr Goschen said that he quite believed that a large consolidation of Austra lian stocks was feasible, especially if intermediate stocks were created. Sir G. B. Dibbs has arranged with Sir "William Lewis, Lord Armstrong, and Mr Taylor, civil engineer, for plans and specifications of the coal loading plant used m. Cardiff, with the view of adopting similar plant for the needs of Newcastle, New South Wales.

July 24. The intention of Her Majesty to create Mr G. R. Dibbs a K.O.M.G, was announced by Lord Knutsford at the dinner given to colonists by Mr Dibbs. The latter expressed himself gratified at the compliment bestowed on the colony, and daid that it would be ingratitude on his part to refuse an offer so made, and involving personal investiture by the Sovereign. Mr Dibbs urges Lord Knutsford to represent the necessity of other nations submitting to the same trade re strictions as those made by England and France m regard to the New Hebrides. The " Pall Mall Gazette " comments upon the conversion and capture of Mr Dibbs as an avowed separatist and supposed republican, and irouieally praises his pliability, cultivation, and open mind, and adds that though nobody quite knew why he came to Etvgland, still it is a great thing to send back a colonial titled. The critics generally consider the title a little premature, s and are laughing at Lord Carrrington courting titles as factors for making Imperial unity, and say that if titles are not bribes, still they are labels and symbols. The " Financial News" points out that while the Premier of New South Wales is telling English investors that colonial loans are chiefly expended m England, his colleagues m Sydney are insisting on steel rails being made m the colony from colonial material.

BORROWING.

London, July 22. City financiers deprecate the frequent small issues of loans at increased rates, of interest, such as the New South "Wales Savings Sank loan,

THE L/JAN AND MERCANTILE

The New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company's debentures will be issued on Tuesday at 94, re deemable m sixty years. The deben tures have been iully underwritten: It is understood that it is intended to create one uniform debenture stock m the Company.

SUEZ OdNAL.

With regard to the dispute about canal dupn, a tribunal of commerce, with an Arbitration G^mitte^ selected by the London Chamber of Commerce, sits at Quildhall after the long vacation.

MQRoeao.

Commissioi^r Smith }k,§ jirrived at Tangiers f where the Vizier of Morocco and a minister from Fez are hqurly ex peptedj m order to resume negotiation*. Stirring details have beer* published of Sir Ewan Smith's coolness and courage fUwg i»i« dispute -with the Suliaii. Pesperate fighting is reported from Morocco between the Hinana insur gent* and the Sultan's troops. The former burned three village* m the Vicinity of Tangier*. Tangier*, July 23. In accordance with the orders of the Sultan, the tribes accorded the British Commissioner special honour. Sir Ewan Smith is returning here.

GENERAL BOOTH'S SCHEME.

London, July 24. General Booth states that he is waiting for a r^pei* |rom South Africa before deciding whether fye* w#i #e^d " the submerged tenth " to New &ea^ land.

THE SANGIER DISASTER.

London, July 23. Cable intelligence from Batavia con firms the disaster at Slangier Island. The whole north-west portion of the island was entirely destroyed, and two, thousand natives were killed.

RIFLE SffQOTlira.

Major Pollack, of the 3rd Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, won th« Queen's Prize at Bisley, with a score of 277. He also won the silver medal as the highest scorer m the staffe.

THE NEW ZEALAND ATH LETES.

At Chelmsford athletic meeting, Mr | L. A. Cuff won the quarter-mile hurdles,, and the third prize m the 120 yds j hurdles, '

POVERTY AND PEACE. (

Bkklut, July ;21. I The "Vossiche Zeitung" asserts that German financiers decline to assist m the floating of the Russian loan on the ground that poverty secures peace.

THE AMERICAN STRIKERS.

Washington, July 21. The position of the Idaho strikers cooped up, m the mountains is hopeless. "They have challenged the military to attack them and boast that they will , die with arms m their hands.

CANADA.

Washisgtos, July 22.' The House of Representatives has passed a Bill authorising retaliatory measures against Canada m the matter of tariff, and the Senate has the Bill.

IDAHO STRIKERS.

„ Eighty of the Idaho strikers will shortly be arrested on a charge of con spiring to murder thirty-nine mine owners. It is reported that a number of free labourers who were captured were burned to death. Nbw York, July 22. A gigantic strike of coke-men, aim ing at the defeat or ruin of the Came I gie Company, is imminent.

A TERRIBLE PLOT.

Paris, July 21. It is reported that a plot has been discovered m Paris to destroy the Bourse, the Palais de Bourbon, and Palais de Justice, Several arrests have been made.

BELGIAN WORK HOURS.

Bbumwlh, July 22. The Belgian Trades Unions an demanding that a day's work be limited to nine hours with complete rest on Sunday.

AUSTRALIAN.

ANOTHER WRECK.

Brisbane, July 23. The barque Speculant, bound from Sydney to the Marshall group, has been wrecked at Juliut. The crew have arrived here.

SMALLPOX.

Another case of smallpox has oc curred among the passengers detained at the quarantine ground. A Kanaka outdoor patient of the hospital has been found to be suffering from smallpox. The other patients and the officials have m consequence been placed m quarantine.

TRADES AND LABOUR COUNCIL.

Sydney, July 22. The annual report of the Trades and Labour Council shows that financially it has been somewhat crippled, bat it has been able to meet) all obligations as they fell due. Hope is expressed that with increased loyalty it will regain its flourishing coudition. At the close of the last half year there were eighty-five societies affiliated to the Council, and since then two have been admitted, while sevjen seceded and thirteen be ca ne defunct.

THE SILVER MINERS' STRIKE.

Syoney, July 24. The Broken Hill strike represents a loss m wages to the men of £45,000 up to date.

INTERPROVIN CIAL.

Auckland, July 22. A fire broke out at miJnight m the premises of J. H. Dalton, tailor. It it conjectured it originated through ashes being put m a wooden box, The stock was damaged to the extent of £200, and the insurance was £400, divided between the South British and the Norwich Union. The building was slightly dam aged. It belongs to the Oddfellows, and was insured for £400 m the South British. McArthur and Co. have arranged to purchase the whole output of- the One i hunga Woollen Mills for five years. This : involves a total of £125,000. Auckland, July 23. A woman named Hulse, wife of a , gardener residing at Kingsland, com mitted suicide last evening. The deceased wad subject to fits ot melancholia, which lately increased frequently. Her husband found her hanging dead m the scullery on his. return from work. Deceased had been married three years and leaves two ! little ohftdren. She left a letter bidding farewell to her husband and asking for givanness, The co-operative butchery has been Abandoned, owing to the rise m the price of meat and the apathy of meat consumers. Troupes of clever Japanese and Arabs have arrived from Sydney for Wirth's drew, attracting Urge crowds. One of the Arabs m the sword exhibition last night sustained a severe gash on the wrist, severing an artery. A doctor m the circus sewed the wound, which is not considered dangerous. The circus pro ceeds south $t the doge, of the Auckland season. 4t Rotorua it rained continuously from Monday to Friday. The Lake was much swollen, oversowing m places, and, covering some pf the Native baths and pah; The mam thoroughfare from the pld township (a the new, skirting the Jake, was under water. Signs of increased activity were manifest m many of the springs. The dormant ones have come to Ufe again, *nd this has accounted for the rise m the lafce. When the water falls the springs will assume their usual con dition. In the middle of the road at the base of Pukerqa m fte tqwnshin, a, spring with a good flow of tailing wa(e? nM appeared.

Wanganui, July 24. A heavy gale visited this «c»st early this morning. The barquentine Kdith May, Cftptaift Jass, from Dunedin, anchored tn the roadstead, dragged her anchors and went ashore at 5.30 a.m., 3£ miles north of Wanganui river. A heavy sea was running, and the vcssle \ was right m fche midst of the breakers. Her signals ware not seen at the pilot station. Owing to the fog it was only at 10 a.m. that her position was known to those ca> land. About this hour the ihst( mate l(fr Alfred 'Rejriiojds, m%s gashed overboard and drowned. The men were attempting to launch a boat when a breaker struck it, carrying it and the mate overboard. JLhe vessel was only IQO yards from the land, but it took the men nine hours to get ashore. Finally a planlc $'as drifted fo the beach and a rojje attached. The Bdfth May had been waiting outside for a week to enter. She is m a bad place, her back is broken, and she is a total loss. She belongs to Mr John Taylor, of Sydney. TTie hull is valued at £lf%Q. ' She is insured for £1600 m the Ney Zealand Insurance Company (Sydney branch). The cargo valued at £2500, chiefly flour, is insured for £300 m the Standard, £500; m the Globe, and £1100 m other offices. The freight was insured for £200. Nelson, July 23. The Railway League are arranging \heefihgs throughout the district opposing any departure from the contract,

Oamabu. July 23. -A short time ago the Government de eded on transfering Mr Stwtford. Readmit Magistrate, frjm Oamaw to the vV«st Ooa«t. The residents of O»maru recenHjr forwarded a petition to the Minister of Justice, asking that Mr Strat ford should be allowed to remain at Oamaru ; m addition to that petition the miners of M*erewhenua, where Mr Strat fotd is warden, have forwarded a strongly worded petition to the Government, also praying for the retention of Mr Stratford at O imaru. Invercargill, July 22. A meeting of delegates of the district local bodies held to-night to consider' the present system of charitable aid and hospital management passed a resolution the effect that the Act should be repealed. and that hospitals should be controlled i solely by the Government, and supported out of consoli l4 . y J revenue, and that the ditty of providing charitable aid be placed on district Boards, who shall be elected by the ratepayers, that arrangements be made with the other colonies for the return of absconding husband*, and that a district's liability for aid to a pauper m another district cease at the end of six months from the first payment. The creation of Government industrial farms was also supported.

THE MARKETS.

PBRrKBMABSOCUnoir. _ , Lomfov, July 23. * The Biadford wool marketuanohanged. but there is more enquiry, and a fair business «t being done. The pnfepeots of the hop crop are gloomy; vermin and mould have com mitted serious ravages, and the prevalent gales have damaged the plants.' Bluff, js being offered at 32s W; an Australian cargo is also on offer at 32s 6d.

POLITICAL.

(FROM OUR TAXLLkUtVTAMX . > , CORRKBPOKDKXI.) Weiuhotoic, July 35. Twenty-three members have spoken on the Financial Statement,; but only »feir big. gems on either side hare delivered their fire, and it is certain the debate will ba protracted beyond the present week. , After that business will be pushed on ' rapidly, and when the Public Works Statement has been worried fora feir day?, members will find their occupation tor the present session gone, The quality of the speeches hitherto has been good. The Minister of Education; and Mr Scobie McKenzie scored highest honors. The case of a Ohristchurch teacher,' who alleges that he was denied an appoint ment by a school Committee because he was a. Roman Catholic, was brought up m the House by Mr Taylor on Friday. Ministers replied that the Committee alone were responsible, the Department had nothing to do with the appointment. Me*"* Pinkerton *nd Duthie attended the Grand Foresters" LoJ«e dinner on Friday night, and delivered excellent speeches.

S PO RTING.

WALKING TOTALISATORS.

■ An important ditcid^rl^^j^Mf'pa sgaiiutHbe decwion^f Mr SSil^^ m the cue of the Polii^.^~B^glk«i&^-;. Bur nett wm found guilty -of gamblingfey OwS ing totalisafcor odds. MrJustioe Williams" said He was not 1 orspared tchfpliow tb« ease of Porter * Conior. If the aeouatd had conducted a touliwtor without^* license he would hare- brought itivMiilf within Section 18 ; but b« did nothing of the sort. Wh«t he did was to lay bets at ; totalisator odds. Now there was nothing illegal m making a bet or gmnr odds. If the parties were not able to agree *s to the odds, he saw no reasan ' wij <h«f should not, without! brWag tf£ law, resort to chance for the purpoee of deter mining what odds to bet. In no aeoMi can such a transaction be a scheme bjj which prizes of money ace competed fo^i Each bet is a distinct transaction. A bet is a contract, though not enforced at l*w t , 1 and a contract with one person had no connection at all with one made with! another person. The conviction was quashed, no costs being allowed.

Horse Insurance Frauds.

Lambert Barron, 26, of no occupation, living at 8, Bon Accord Square, Aber deen, was charged before the Lord Mayor on May 13 on a warrant for having, with others, f raudently conspired to obtain by false pretences large sums of money from the British and Foreign Marine Insuranoe Company (Limited) and other offices with intent to defraud. Mr Wontnet, for the prosecution, said there was a warrant out against three other persons, and two of them were now on their way baok from Cape Town m custody, having been ar rested and extradited under the. Fugitive Offenders Act. The prisoner wasfcrrested at Aberdeen. Be and the other men * ere alleged to have conspired to insure hones |at values ten times m exceu of their worth, and then send them abroad m Various ships m charge of their agents, who poisoned the hones on the voyage, the insurance money being then dJaimedt In regard to two bones eeot out m the Pretoria, they were seen by a veterinary surgeon, who had been sent out unknown to the conspirators, and on the oqnwe* deaths at sea the stomtohs were taken out ajid strychnine-was found to have been administered, causing death. la another case, where a hone was insured for £1900, and died on the voyage out, the vitoent and stomach wore removed and sent to England. Four horses tent out m the Hawarden Qasjle and heavily insured also died m the most sudden manner. The of Mr W. & Barter, »n hv lurance broker, and Mr Davies, the score* taryof the British and Foreign Marine Insuiance Company, on which the warrant had been granted, was read, and Detec tive-sergeant Outran) proved the arrest of the prisoner. The Lord Mayor remanded. fcho prisoner for a w«ek, -" .

The Destruction of Sangir.

Sangir Inland, reported by cable to hart been blown to smithereens by a volcanic eruption, is the largest of a duster of small islands, about' fifty In all, lying to the north of the long north (ail of Celebes, on a narrow submarine bank which forms under water a continuation of that curiously shaped peninsula. The principal island is called Great Sangir. It has an area of 273 square miles, and a few years ago its population (Malays) was set down jas 13,000. This island, as well m one of the larger QtUtffyts always contained more or less active ; Volcaijoew '>'• Jn^'fljaifoWr 1860, the on* on the north-west of Great Sangir devastated that aide of the bland, and killed nearly 3000 people, and it has frequently done much damage. The* cablegram says that the island disappeared. That could hardly be fho case with' 2ft square mtfeg pf eojintry. hatit^ctiitq possible that the w^ole'isjaW huk| devastated and the population destroyed. The Dutch formerly had a colony on this island, but they gap it up, and the native . I popnfation have independent govern menji. Th« 9 tiyjty gf Etna, yesuvtus, #nd Ssrigir mas'mean aqmeU}ing m the w%y. of earth qni«t movements more important than tym taken plage fop some yewg,

Sul'POrt Local Indcstrt. —rb Lozenges, Jujubes, Comfits and London I Mixtures manufactured by Aufcssntoog ' ajtdCq, aw equal to best reported,

Tm?. ASWBTTItTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, JULY 25, 1803.



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The best medicine is Sander and Sons' Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power ful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc. — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medioal syndicates all over the world are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle- We have no occasion to offer rewarda m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and univer -BitiQS,theofficialcommunicatiou3of the Consul General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded by the International Exhibit:.on, Amsterdam —all these are authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases reated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D. Pro fessor, etc.—"C. 8., 24 years old; congees tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made n two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In cqnsequence the dressing was removed and m its place were made during tiie day-time reneatgd irrigatipna with Eucalypti Extract. The qffensive fceter. dis appeared very soqn, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several we.9kSr In thiaf inatanc* we must not lose sight of the faot that the latter treatment saved the patient's life— Advt.) 3



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY rpHE Proprietors have much JL pleasure m informing their Patron* »nd the General Public, that they have opened tem porary Premise* m TANCRED STREET, opposite the Awade. NEW STOCK. NEW «TQQK. j , — ■ ■ —r- T~ " WE SPECIALLY INVITE BUYERS OF CLOTHING TO PAY US A VISIT. HATS AND CAPS Jn the Latest Shapes, Including Light Weight, Flexible m Black and Colored, also Soft Felts, marked at prices to suit every body. -LATEST NOVELTIES SHIRTS, SCARFS, BOWS, RUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, BRACES, COLLARS, &c. Clotliiuar Factory. TANCRED STREET. W. H. Webber, Manager,



WANTED Known.—l have a large stock of Tin and Ironware Goods to aeVct from. Register Orates, Stoves; portable Boilers, Spouting and Ridging kepf, m stock.—J, W. Harducy, East Street ««» A Ub Wool Gotonia xwoed Suits iv _7jL measure; fife and workmanship guaranteed: from 50s cash. Koberi Alcorn, Ashburton Clothing Mart, Saunders Buildings. WANTED Known—lf you want good value m tirst-class Drapery and Slothing for your money go to H. C ,'Sisgbm, Melford House. Great reduc tions now on. ROSE Trees, Onions, Plough Shares, Flour, Chaff, Oatmeal, Macrocarpa Fruit Trees, Tea, Sharps, Potatoes, Chick Wheat, Carrots, ißsignw, Hsy, alt, Oats, Barb Wire, and Civility. For th« above articles, cheap and good for oash, try J. Thomas, opposite Army Barracks, Havelock atreefc. q^ELEGRAM to A. Orr.—Your offer J. for 124 Pieces French Merino is accepted; Edwards, Bennett, and Co., Christchurch. The above goods are now being so!d \t half price at A. Orb's Cheap Sale. 6%14() WANTED Known—That you will make no mistake for quality and ariety m Knglish and Colonial Boots, and is hiphly reputed make by calling at J. Moison's. During coming holidays dis count for Cash. Repairs done at once. A stall of men always kept and best material and wort-n» »^|££|^ n_^iL__ VTOW SKLLtNG at Groad?r Reduced J^ I'rices (for cash), Hundreds of Books on History, Science, Religion, Fiction, &c Photo Albums and Frames, Pictures Game*. Musical Instruments, Music. A large stock dfehtly soiled at leas than half price. Stationery and Account Books.-L. F. A«WBWJ» awdj Co. . \



MBSCONLAN and Miss Arnott. I fc Costume Makers, having opened I m Saunders' Buildings, are prepared to | guarantee perfect fit, and latest Paris fashions. Dresses made from 10s 6d. 7s\a4 UriK FijOWEr'b Cough Drops and Sulphur Tablets. H. G, Flower Confectioner, East street. . T7""ERQSENE, Flour, Tapioca, Sago, JlSl. Rice, etc., at Wholesale Prices.— Th« Cash Stor«, Havelock street (opposite Harrison's). 7J153 SPEIGHT'S best Dunedin Beer always on tap at Butlke's Family Hotel. 8t FIRE ! The Salvage Sale will be con tinued for Fourteen Days. All Woel Dress Tweeds at about Half price. —S. W. Alcorn&Co. SALVAGE Sale. Great reductions on ♦•very article. Trimmed Millinery Ha'f price.—S. W. Aicorn & Co. WANTED Known—Dr^oott's cele brated Electric Corsets can only be obtained m Aahburton at W. H. Coixikr's, "The Corner." ANTKD KNOWN, Grand display of new Millinery, Ulsters, and Jackets, at most reasonable prices at The Cornjbh. ______________ BOMERHET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weiahts guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. SucocK. 4J182 SALVAGE SALF,—A large quantity O of Goods slightly soile t by removal durins? the 4ate fire. WUI be sold at greatly Reduced Prices.— Anprew Orb CVTANTED -Gentlemen before buying ▼ ▼ their Suits and Clothing,,of all descriptions to inspect our stock. £1000 worth must be sold regardless of cost.— H C. Sbgers, Mwlford House. WANTKD Known—ln consequence of slowness of trade this season, we aave reduced almost everything of our well assorted first-class Drapery, Clothing, c C.--H. C. Segers, Melford House.



CASH Advertisement un^%_^? headjnsr not exceeding SIXTEEN 5 'WORDS 1/-. Addresses may be left at this Office. Jink To-Night. ; WANTED— Experienced Hand for' Grocery Department References required. Apply Henry Zander. 7 168



PHOTOGRAPHY. GREAT SUCCESS. GREAT SUCCESS. 'T'HK Public delighted with the * Professor's work. The first lot of proofs are now ready for distribution, and are on view at the Studio, Moore street, where the Public are requested to inspect the work, which will compare favorably with any m the colony. Come early. Business booming. Customers delighted, Studio hours from 9.30 to 4 p.m. A. T. ROBOTTOM, Photographer, Moore street, (Opposite Royal Hotel). 7t159 The Best Tea IN THE WORLD. ByrtsW f«_ Ceylon. NINIAN HtSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Cashel street, Chfistchurch. " The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. . COUNTESS Ss. ASK TW» ■* a « 7 X2l '



Thk Best Bbmedy fob Ikdiokstion - Norton's Camomile PiUi are confidentj reewnmended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the 'disesse* to which we are snhjectt Norton's Pols, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human , Stomach," act as a powerful tonieandgentU perient, are mild m their operation, and wfe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at 1« IW, 2« 9d, 11s. by all medicine Titdoni throughout the waf| d _^ __ x - HDoimiAKIS ASD SOOT ECOALYPTB EX tbact is the only genuine m the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all oompetitors. For all affections of the Ghost and Lump, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ifc has no equal. Agents— ASHBUKTON DRUG CoMIANT. Keatino's Cough Lozenoks cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of those dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug, bold by all Chemisti m tins Is £d a»d .la 9(1 each Cbacknkll and Digestive Biscuits for invalids are unsurpassed. Made by AUUIBBKOOK AND Co. The Ohslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by A ilsebrook and Co Have Healthy Children by nourishing k n ita with Aukebrook and. Go's Arrow. cootßißCUits



SPEISTCKK'S MOJNSTER CLEARANCE. MARK THE EXTEAORDIN ART REDUCTIONS MADE »■- ■ ■ — FOR THE LAST FEW DAYS or THIS GREAT SALE. CIiOTHIW© DEPARTMENT, HOTB THE REDUCTIONS MEN'S SAC StJITS. Former Price. 3U 0d t 37- 6d, 3ls 6d, 37- 6d, 45. o|, 55s Od ssjssasagagagagag Sale Prices 38. 6d, 33i od, 37« 6d, 37« 6d, 42. 6d, B 8» 6d SPECIAL LINES. Colonial Saddle T#eed Suite, 52* 6d, for 35s 6dj Black Worsted do, 59s U.ES 6d; Colonial T^eed do, 39.3d, fa.-28. 6d : OolomalTW«d do, 37i8d,!0r29. 6d; Kwapoi, very heavy line, do, 50* lor 37a 6dj Rodyn, Twy heavy line, do, 65g, tor 47. 6d. MEN^S TWEED OVERCOATS. Warmer Price. 45. Od, 25. 6d, 34a 6d, 82s 6d, 35. Od, 27. 6d, 29a 6d, 45a sSpwoT 32.6d,21.0i,2456d;2256d, 23» 6d, 19s 6d, 24a 6d, 34s 6d JOB CLEARANCE. MEN'S PILK TIES ... 6for*l«. LADIES* CLOSE-FITTING THREE-QUARTER JACKETS. Former Prices 36s 6d, 19s 6d, 17a od, 31s Od, 32s 6d SALE PRICES 14s lid, 6s lid, 6s lid, 13s lid, 8s lid Former Prices 27s 6d, 30s Od, 14s 6d, 26s 6d, 31s Od SALE PRICES 13s 3d, 14s lid, 4s lid, 13s Ud, 13s lid LADIES' SHORT JACKETS. j Former Price. 16. 6d, 12s 6d, 12s 6d, 13s 6d, 2U Od SALE PRICES 6s 9d, 5s H.'.Sslld, 7s 3d, 6s 6d LADIES' TWEED ULSTERS. Former Prices 8. lid, 8. lid, 9a 6d, 12s 6d, 14s 9d SALE PRICES 3s lid, 3s lid, J* lid, 6s lid, 5. lid Former Price. 12. 6d, 18s 6d, 82s 6d 16s 6d, 10s 9d SALE PRICES 7. lid, 6. Hd, 14s lid, 9s lid, 6s lid DRfiSS DEPARTMENT. MERINOS—BIack and Colored. MELTON CLOTHS—Brown, Navy, Maroon, and Greys, Is 9d for lljd. FRENCH BEIGES—DoubIe Widtt. 2. lid for Is 9d. SPECIAL A few lengths of DRESS TWEEDS left, beautiful patterns, really first slassGoodß, at the following ASTONISHING REDUCED PRICES.- T?««««n Prifi** 8s 9d 8s 61, 3s 6d, 3s 6d, 3s 6d, 2s 11, 2s lid,-.3. 6d, 3a 3d laLE PRICES 2arid, % 3d, 2s Id, li lid, Is 10* d, Is lid, 2s Id, 2s Id, 2s 8d REMNANTS OF DRESS GOODS ;AT SURPRISING REDUCTIONS COLONIAL MADE BLANKEIS AT THE;EXACT MILL PRICES. We .hall not replace any line. »old out, hence the necessity of making your purchases early. mr _ j STS ALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller. TEMPORARY PREMISES IT W. 0. DAVIS' REFRESHMENT ROOM. Fire. Fire. Fire. MUST BE CLEARED AT AIY PRICE. Mr STOCK of Electro-Plated and Silverware, Gold and Silver Jewellery, and other high-class Jewellery, has to beS'jLD previous to going into new premises, as intend opening with an entirely new stock. Wedding Present?, Birthday Presents, and Presentation Testimonials. These will be found goods specially suitable and at Lew than COST PRICK. Watchmaking and Jewellery Repairing carried on as usual gt HAXJBK»_WATCHMAKER AND JEWKf.LER.