Amalgamated Shearers' and Laborers' Union.

The conference of the Amalgamated Shearers' and Laborers' Union was con tinued yesterday in the Orange Hall. Mr T. Brown resumed the chair. It was decided that the annual con ference be henceforth held in the month of April. A letter was read notifying sweating being carried on in rabbit poisoning. It was resolved that secretaries of branches be requested to write to those encouraging sweating evils in rabbit poisoning, the Union condemning such action. A report was received from Mr M. Fag&n on the canvassing of bhe Ashburton district. The reporc was adopted. It was resolved that the Executive Council meet on the day before each con ference, and that the Council's repre sentative act as delegate. Suggested rules for the guidance of che Union in time of strikes, in the matter of disputes, and of fixing the penalty for violation of the rules by members, were received from Mr J. Kelly M.H.R., and adopted with the addition, on Mrs Garm son'a motion that strikes be localised. CO-OPBRATIVB INSURANCE. The Bame gentleman forwarded a co operative iuaurance scheme for the Union for consideration at the Conference. After the echeme had been fully ex plained by the ohairroan, Mr Fagao said he thought that if the scheme should prove to be workable it would cause an increase in the member ship. Mr Cooper thought that the opinion of an actuary should be obtained on the matter before action was taken. He moved to that effecb. Mr Power seconded the motion. At the meeting of his branch a majority of the members were in favor of the scheme, but they thought the opinion of an actuary should be taken. It seemed to him that if sufficient money were not in hand they would only be making fools of themselves. He thought they should get the opinion of someone conversant with the working of Friendly Societies' opera tions' He did not think that should prevent a ballot being taken on the matter. Mr Gordon Pierce said the Waimate branch were in favor of a ballot being taken. He moved that the scheme be amended by a Committee and then sub mitted to a ballot; Mrs Garmson said the feeling in Christ church was very strong in favor of such a schema. . Mr Pierce said at last conierence it had been decided to take a ballot, and he was there to support that idea. Mr Power pointed out thac at present they were simply offering an inducement to feeble and infirm people to join the Union for the sake of the scheme. There should be some protective restrictions. In his district the feeling was universally In its favor, but also that the payment at death was out of proportion to the annual payments. Mr Gordon said his branch was not in favor of the scheme as at present. Mr Gilligan thought that if a new member were not to participate in the benefits of the scheme until twelve ironths after j lining the Union it would not accord with their principles of Unionism, under which all should be alike, Mr Mclntosh said his branch were in favcr of ihe scheme being submitted to ballot. Mr Avery said that Mr Kelly had had more experience in these matters than mo3t people, and he thought it would be a wise thing to postpone the matter till next conference when Mr Kelly and other ] competent experts might be present, it was a large scheme and they would need to act prudently. He moved to that effect. M.r.5 Garmson seconded Mr Avery's amendment. Ihe opinion of her branch, and ot several experts, waa that the money should not be divided after death. If so, it would not be a benefit scheme. Mr Mclntosh said that Mr Kelly had taken an actuary's report. Mr Power thought the amount paid at death was not in proportion 10 the pariodical payments. Mr Avery said an actuary's opinion was not necessary. It was not like a benefit scheme but merely an assessment scheme. Mr Pierce and Mr Mclntosh thought the question should be submitted at once There would be no harm done if that scheme fell through as others would be brought forward. Several other members spoke, and the amendment was put and lost, the resolu tion thus being carried. A committee was then balloted tor with the following re sult :— Messrs J. Kelly, Power, Mclntosh, T. Brown, and Hammond. Mr Avery refrained from voting or acting on the Committee, as he considered it would be doing the work of the confer ence. A LABOR JOURNAL. Mr Power in introducing the question of establishing a labor journal, stated that the feeling was very stronp that some organ was necessary to circulate informa tion of the dealings of the Union and Union matters. He had obtained an estimate of the cost of running a paper of their own. He found that a plant suit able would be too expensive. The next best course would be to have a paper printed in same other office. In several districts there were only Conservative papers who were never likely to give Unionists fair play. By haying a paper of their own these difficulties would be obviated. If a paper were established it should be purely a Union concern, and should not be allowed to fall into outside hands as had been the case in several instances in Australia. His suggestion was that 2a 6d extra be added to the price \ of members' tickets, for journalistic purposes. He wished it distinctly under stood that he had no wish to personally advance his own interests. He was willing to do all he could for the Un'on, would give his services honorarily, but he would not think of standing in the way of anyone else who nu>ht take the position of editor. Mr Cooper moved that a fortnightly paper be established, and the subscription be not more than 5s annually, the execu tive to subsidise for that amount. i ' Mr Hammond seconded the motion. Mrs Garmson also'urged the adyisable ness of having a paper in the Union's interests. A separata plant would entail too much expense. Mr Power pointed out that if it were punted at a publisher's and it did not pay they could leave it at any time, which they could not very well <?o were a plant bought. The chairman thought that there was nothing which would so thoroughly orga nise the Union, and it was an imperative necessity to such a scattered body. Mrs Garmson said every member of her branch was in favor of raising the sub scriptions independent ot a paper at all. 5s w«»s not sufficient for the working of the Union. Mr Pierce said his branch was in favor of having a paper, but to be decided by ballot as a separate af>ir. They were dea'4 against Mbing the subscriptions. Mr Gilligan agreed with Mr Pierces remarks. ' Other delegates having spoken, Mr Da vie moved that Mr Power's pro posals be agreed to. Mrs C4<ivmson seconded the motion. Mr Avery thought a paper should be started.' If it Could be started as stated on £150 he thought; that a ballot was not necessary, and moved to that effect. Jljuch a, paper would, show employers and

j employees alike that the Union only wished fair play and had no desire to take an arbitrary atin.uu \ Mr Power st>it<>(i in answer to a remark from the chairman, hit he would not ac cept any reniueiefation for lus services if the Union required them, Mr Mclntosh moved, and Mr Giligan seconded, that while approving of Mr Power's scheme, it be circulated anv-ngst the members and then submitted to bsljor. Mr Mclntosh's amendment was carried. A co-operative land settlement scheme which was brought up was left over till next conference. The question of fixing a price for orutching sheep was brought up **y Mr I Cooper on behalf of the Kaikoura branch and it was decided to leave the matter to the local branch, an amendment by Mr Davie that each branch insist on having Is per hour being lost.

A Gambling Charge.

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Wei/lington, September 29. A young man who was before the court this week, charged with embezzling small sums from his employer, said he had lost mnney in gambling at the Working Men's Club. The committee were very indignant and made enquiries. They directed their solicitor to publish the correspondence on the subject with accused's solicitors. From this it appears the man was not a member of the Club, and was not knwn to have been gambling there, where there are strict rules against the practice and these, according to the committee, are enforced. His solicitor says the young fellow told him the gambling was done secretly, and with the knowledge that it was against the rules.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received September 29, 11.10 a.m.) THE SILVER QUESTION, Washington, September 28. A movement for a compromise has been started by the leading men of Philadelphia to maintain the McKinley tariff, whil allowing free coinage of American silver upon the basis of a seigniorage of three-fourths of the London price of silver, making it legal tender to the value of a dollar. The President strongly urges the immediate repeal of the Sherman Act, and ex presses astonishment at the opposition of the Senate, who may plunge the country into deeper depression.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Vienna, September 28. The Anarchists arrested this week intended to dynamite the members at the opening of the Reichstag on October 10.

THE ORLANDO.

London, September 58. The question of replacing the Orlando by the Bonaventure will be again sub mitted to the Lords of the Admiralty after the holidays.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received September 29, 11,35 a.m.) AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS. Brisbane, September 29. The Inebriates Institution Bill has been read in the Assembly a first time. Perth, September 29._ The Chinese Immigration Restric tion Bill passed through the Committee stage in the Assembly. The measure is basxl od legislation in the eastern colonies.

THE ASHBURTON OUARDIAN ! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 1893,



At the Invercargill Supreme Court on Thursday Mary Miot recovered from Joseph Martin, police constable, £75 damages for the seduction of her daughter. Thß Justice Department his been enquir ing into tho allegation brought by a man named Jouberg against the R.M. at the Bluff, referred to in the Invercargill tele gram. They see no reason to interfere, and have informed Jouberg'a counsel that no action will be taken unless he is prepared to bring specific allegations of corruption. At the inquest on the man killed on the railway near Timaru on Wednesday the evidence showed that when first seen by the driver, after rouading a curve, the man was on the sleepers of the bridge and in less than half a minute was overtaken. Steam was shut off and all the brakes put; down. The man] had time to get clear by drop ping off the bridge eight or nine feet to the shingle but did not seem to hear the whistle. The verdict was one of accidental death with no blame attributable to any T one.



Tenders. TINWALD TO FARMERS, DEALERS, AND OTIIkRS. HHENDERS are invited for the Lease JL until September 1, 1894, of Two Paddocks close to the Tinwald Saleyards, containing 40 and 45 acres respectively, lately in rhe occupation of Mr M. R?d majne. Tenders close on MONDAY, October 2. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, l 9§199 Agent.



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. '"TENDERS are invited for water race, JL A llfinton. Specifications, etc., at Council office. Tenders will be received fcill 4 p.m., October 5. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, September 25, 1893. 9 182



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNUIL. rTTENDERS are invited for maintenance _L by contract, of headworks, mains, fords, etc., upper section Aehburton« Rangitata water supply. Conditions can be seen at County Council office, and tenders addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 4 p,m. THURSDAY, October 5. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. ABhburton, September 25, 1893. 9 181



Entertainments. ASHBURTON MUSICAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT. " JUDAS MACCABiEUS."



Special engagement of MISS MABEL BELL, and HERR PUSCHELL. Front seats 2s, Back seats Is. 9 212 PETER WILLIAMS, Hon. Sen. Public JNotice?. TO FARMERS AMD*OTHERS. TTURDLES. HURDLES. 7t'fc Hurdles 3s 91 each in any quantity.



. W. K. COLLTNS & CO., 9 213 Timber Merchants. ~APHBURTON~AQRicULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. XNTEN DING- Exhibitors of Salt Butter, (in keg or jar) at forthcoming Show must deposit same with the undersigned not later than SATURDAY, September 30. Special Prizes in Produce Classes. W. SIMPSON, 9 197 Secretary.



TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE afc reasonable prices, viz :—7OS well situated in Wills street, 812 and 813 Aitken street, 857 Grey street, 256 Mo^re street, 243 Kermode street, 792 and 793 Cox street, 1046 and 1047 Peter street west, 1001 Cox street west, 1050 corner of Walker and Peter street", 994 and 995 Walker street west, 807 Cox street east, 846 and 817 Anken street, 820 William street, 797 Cox etreet. 711 Wills street, 818 Aitken street, 689 Cameron street, 842 Cass street. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE-60 Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards. A property such as this has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK



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ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Sterling All Invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. j POLICIES IN FORCE ... 116,^05 Sum Assured £38,888,283 Accumulated F^ndo  .. £11,328,448 Annual Income.. .. ..■ £1,900,123 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,434,622 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE yew, 1892, £504,261, yielding .Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL RESERVES, amount ing to £234,511. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE veara, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS.



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ACLANDj DUDLEY & CO,, AUCTIONEERS, QHAREBROKERS, STOCK AND STATION AGENTS, MOTSKY TO li£MD ON APPROVED SECURITIES LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Farms and Properties from 5O TO 5000 AOBES. 143, HEREFORD STREET, +1 I Chrisxchurch,



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FOR SALE, CHEAP. WHAT Desirable Suburban Property -*- lately in the occupation of W. T. Kingston, situated on Carter's Terrace, wifchin easy distance of the town, contain ing about 7 acres of splendid land, on which h erected a new House of 8 roomp, plastered throughout; hot and cold water laid on to each room ; all necessary out buildings; Wind mill; splendid young Orchard. The whole forming one of the nicest properties in the District. For full particulars apply ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY CO., LTD., 9*55 Arcade.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. VJOTICE is hereby given that all LN annual Licenses under the Borough By-Laws, namely for Kerosene or Petroleum, Carriers, Hackney Carriages. Drivers, Public Buildings, Hawkers, expire on SATURDAY, September 30, inst. Applications for renewal MUST be made on the expiry of the old licenses under a penalty, in default, not exceeding five pounds. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, September 28,1893. 9 211 Stud JNotices.



PERKDTWARBEOK IL, WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d per week. E< GATES, 9 196 Proprietor.



TO STAND at Methven and travel the surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is syrs old and is a bay horse with black points, with plenty of bone of the rieht sort. He is by Hunnington, dam Minx, by Anteroa— Leevina. Hunnington by Talisman dam Nancy by Diomedes, imp., Talisman by TraHucer. Young Hunnington was bred by M. I. Brown, Esq., of Highbank, who has used him solely for stud purposes. Anyone wishing to inspect this horse's stock should pay a visit to Highbank and have a look at th« young ones got by him on the station. Terim —Season 12, payable January 2, 1894 ; Guarantee £3, payable July 1, 1894. All mares sold or changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or JOHN BLAKE, Proprietor.



TO STAND this Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Lauriston, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts^ Thk PUREBRTD CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. Empkr'.r is a beautiful bright bay, stands • 16 hands 3 inches high, on short, legs, with great strength and bone, fine symmetry, and superior action, and was foaled Novem ber 23, 1887, and was only shown once (in 1890), when he took second prize at Ash burton A and P. Association's Show. EMPEROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first priz3S, three seconds, and three special prizes, for best draught entire in the show yard. General Gordon's dam is Marchioness 1., the noted prize-taking mare. In her show yard career she has taken no less than sixteen first prices, seven second prizes, and eighteen special prizes, including champion gold medal, and has been firEt seven times in succession for best mare (and two of her progeny), and in this respect she has never been beaten. General Gordon, sire Victor. Victor has been very successful in his show yard career, gaining seven first prizes, four second prizes, and four special prizes, including champion gold medal twice : Victor's dam, Diamond, a noted prize-taker in Southland, always gaining first priases when shown. Victor's sire, Conqueror, imported from Scotland; his grand-sire, Scottish Champion. Emperor's dam, Jess, by Glenroy, also a noted prize-taker ; grand«dam, by Old Major. Glenroy was bred in Victoria, hia sire, Prince of Wales, dam Darling, by Redman. The above will tend to show that Emperor has the best strains of blood in him that it is possible to procure. TERMS—Season, £210s, payable January 1, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season marea, For other terms, apply to Gifoom in. charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 203 Proprietor, Seaview.



TO STAND at Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE PUREBRED AND HIGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA.



AWAMOA is by the champion horse YouDg Banker (1, N.Z. Stud Book), imported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported from Beat-. land, by Luck's All; g.d. Jessie Bro.wn % imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochfergus Champion, " AWAMOA is therefore a horse of great lineage ; in fact he is one of the best bred horses in the world On one side he is, sprung from Prince of Wales, and on the Ot\\er from Lochfergus ; and anyone wlio pretends to knowledge in these matters understands that these two siro3 were the most successful stud horses that the world ha§ ever known. Awamoa, has been % ino'Ji successful breeder. The colt P.Sgent was never beaten ia the ring, and lowered the colors of the famous British Lion when only two years old, and was sold at 350 guineas. The filly Nonpareil 11. has never been beaten wherever shown. It would occupy too much space to enumerate and comment on all prizetakers that have sprung from Awamoa. Besides being a great breeder, Awamoa had a good career in the show ring. As » yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, first at Cinistchureh, first at Timaru, and first at Bunedin ; as a two-year-old, first at Chnst churoh and second at Oamaru; as a three year-old, first at Oamaru and champion of the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru ; and when seven years old was champion at Qamayu. Ib will thus be seen that Awamoa has been successful in the ring j he has been very successful as a breeder; he has proved himself a sure foal getter 5 hence his value as a sire, and breeders should not miss such a chance, as they have not had such a stallion in the district befoye. Terms—Guarantees, four guineas. Season maxes as per agreement. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands, in any way, first owners will be held liable. For particulars apply to. SAMjUBL TIERNKYj Proprietor,



It is Just as Easy to Grow a Good CEOP — OF — POTATOES, CARROTS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, FLOWERS, FRUIT OR CORN, AS A POOR ONE, PROVIDING YOU GO ABOUT IT THE RIGHT WAY. *VTE!X.T to having good seed, the most important consideration is the MANURE. Experience has proved that the best results are obtained by plant ing it with a good and liberal dressing of BONE MEAL, which is the most lasting of all Manures, not only increasing the yield in the first crop, but the good effect* lasting la the ground to the third and fourth crops. A SOLD in Large or Small Quantities by the Undersigned, F. FERRIMAN.



USE BONE MEAL for Flowers, USE BONE MEAL for Fruit Trees, USE BONE MEAL for Roots, USE BONE MEAL for Profit, USE BONE MEAL for the Ground, USE BONE MEAL for Present and Future Returns. Owing to the Operation of the Pork Pickling Company, Pigs will be in good demand. It is therefore wise to grow all the roots for feeding purposes you can, and in order to do this you must use BONE MEAL. F. FERRIMAN. -:STOP WASTE! :- AND SAVE THE WASH, BY USING A POETABJLE BAIiEOW AT THE BACK DOOR. Gives Health and Wealth to the Buyer, for the pigs thrive better for Its use.



Afte* the Barrow you will need a GOOD TROUGH. EVERY FARMER SHOULD OWN ONE OF THESE SEED CLEANERS. 1 O J-*Ct, 10 ACRES of Land with House and Stable, Apply to F. FERRiMAN.



DAVID THOMAS, : (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, avo ESTATE AGENT, YILUAT WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBUBTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aahburton alternated Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., e» FRIDAYS, Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per^arrangement AGENT FOB- Matson and Co.,'Ohristchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company ... Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin -4 Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tool*. DAVID THOMAS, Aehburton j Grass Seed Cleaning. Having Breoted (regardless of oost) one of the Best Grass Seed Olc*nfQg_ Plants in Canterbury, I am now prepared to OLBAN RYEGBASS m it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. DAVID THOMASi AsWrartoa,



WOOL SEASON. 1893-1894. I AW PREPARED TO MAKE CASH ADVANCES UPON GROWING CLIPS OF WOOI* Placed In my hands FOR SALE LOCALLY or elsewhere, and CAST SUPPLY ALL SHEARING REQUISITES, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATE 3. D' Thomas, Ashtmrtom I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED LOCAL AttENT FOR THE SALE OF BELFAST CHEMICAL MANURES, And can Supply— In large or small quantities. DAVID THOMAS, ABhburton. ASHBIJRTON SKIN SALES. T aHALLHOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALR OF SHEEPSKINB, PAT, HIDIS |_ TALLOW, &0-, throug" out the season, NFXT SKIN SALE FRIDAY f SEPTEMBER 29, 1895. David Thomas, ASHBURTON



Miles and Co., Limited WOOL. WOOli. WOOL. -TTTE AEE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CA.SH ADVANCES, FREE of Commission, on the ensuing Clip. SEEDS. We have for Sale Large Stocks of FRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected Including Colonial Red and White Clover and Oowgrass^Titnothy, Ryegraw and Cocksfoot. Imported Bed Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyk* Clean Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of best quality. MANURES. HIGHCLASS MANURES suitahle for all conditions ;©f soil. Anglo-CoDtinW Superphosphates guaranteed at time of shipment to contain 3713 per cent of 90luM« Phosphates, also Bonedust and Guano. ' station & Farm Stores. We always keep in stock the following leading lines-Flour, Brtn, Sharps, Oatnml. TW <! nra r Hm-rants Raisins, Kerosene (Royal Oil Brand) Candles, Soap, Fine and SarseS^lt, Bo^kd and Bw Linseed and Wor Oils Red and Black Tattoo OilJfor Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, heat drawn annealed Fencing Wire, (all number*,) Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Drain Pipes, eto,



Auction Sales, Stock, etc. ASHBURTON AND TINWALD-WEEKLY. HINDS AND RAKAIA-MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS,«TALLOW fe AN^WOO^ HELD FORTNIOHJTLY Mileß and Co., Limited. E. W. EANMEB, Auctioneeb. mMihnrtan and Kakala.



TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS I^HE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in and 7ft HURDLES made cf seasoned V.D.L. timber, at 4s and 43 31 each in lots of thirty or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South. jameFgoss, DURHAM STREET, KORTH. CHRISTCHURCH. 9 189



TINWALD. SHOW BAY. ! C Hawkins, KNOWING the requirements for Show Day has just opened up a nice assortment of DRA.FERY AND BOOTS, at prices net before heard of. comparing quality with price. No cheap trash, but good ieliable articles. These are bound i to give satisfaction. BOOTS neatly and cheaply made, and repair* promptly attended to.



WANTED, BT a Suitable and trustworthy servant, a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer* ences from the best of families and public places. My qualifications as a servant, are— I am colonial bred and born. I am young, well built, powerful, with a constitution of stone. I am a good worker, willing to work night and day, at I never tire. I never require a holiday, as I have no friends to call on. I seldom require a doctor. I never strike for wages or join any society. I require no fcod, and am a total ab* stainer. Of water I use a large quantity, no matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for all nationalities, and under stand one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, b«t will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote on all sides, parties*' larly on Old Rum's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likos me, and once I work for them they cannot do without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tanered street East, to which you are all oordinUf invited. My name is RULE'S ACME WATER FILTEI.