Remarkable Effects of Lightning.

A correspondent furnishes to the " Preas" the following interesting account of an incident which has already beeti briefly reported :—During the thunder storm which passed over the district on the 29th a part of Southbrook had to take more than its f*ir share. At the height of the storm a flash of lightning struck a house occupied by Mr H, Frost, and did considerable damage. For several seconds before the shock the whole place seemed lighted up by vivid flashes, which with dazzling brightness played upon all sur rounding objects. Then came an ex plosion, like the discharge of sn enormous cannon, and instantly half the windows in the house were blown in. One of the doors was forced from its fastening, and the house filled with smoke. Fortunately none of the occupants were hurt, though they were very much terrified. In front of the house stands a very large poplar tree, from its present appearance it was it that attracted the flash, as & track of stripped branches from the very top show the pas sage of the current. From the trunk itself the bark on one side is torn completely off and rent to shreds. A wire runs from tree to tree round the house, and this conducted the electricity almost com pletely round the building On several trees the bark is torn in a zigzag line to the ground, and holes there mark where the shock expended itself. A goree fence through which the wire ran was set on fire, but the flame was soon put out by the drenching rain which accompanied the storm. Home wire netting on stakes was connected with the wire, and this too acted as a conductor, and, indeed, was itself in many places torn to fragments. In several places the stakes were split and portions of the ground torn up. In one piece the wire was fused, and in another was curled up like a corkscrew. Wher ever a discharge took place the woodwork or trunk is charred exactly as though by an explosion of gunpowder. One curious thing about the effect is that of two windows facing the high poplar where the great explosion took place, one was entirely blown to pieces—woodwork and all—and five panes in the other, but one pane was left entirely- intact. It seems a good thing that the wire was surrounding the house, as the force of tha charge running along this expended itself in the earth at many points. The wonder is that no one was hurt, and Mr Frost and bis wife, though suffering a severe shook, will hare cause to be thankful for their narrow escape.

The Bingera Diamond Field.

PMr 3, C. Streeter, a member of the widely-known firm of diamond merchants of that name in London, was in Sydney last week with the object of making inquiries regarding fche prospects of the different diamond mining claims at Bingera. With repard to the company which it is reported has been floated in London with a capital of £100,000 to purchase and work a claim at Bingera, it is believed the mine will prove to be Captain Rogers' well-known Monte Christo wine, a description of which appeared recently in the " Sydney Daily Telegraph." The existence of diamonds at Biu^era was first discovered some twenty years ago. Two miners, named M'Caul and Westcott, were digging in the locality for gold, at a place called Eagle hawk G»lly, on the horde* of the present field. When washing out some likely auriferous soil they detected a number of bright, glittering gems in their dishes, and after subjecting the stones to some rough tests rightly concluded that they were diamonds. With this possibility of gamma; untold wealth by this disc jvery they endeavored io keep their find a secret. The spot was a lonely one in the bush, and a difficulty soon arose about obtaining provisions, for they soon exhausted their stock of current coin in making these necessary purchases. For a time they subsisted on opossums and other strange diet, and were at last com pelled bo sell some of their diamonds to buy supplies. In the meantime, Tom Low, a well-known mining character, and his black gin went to prospect in the same part of the country, and one day, while assisting her husband in his searching, the gin found some beautiful gems in a watercourse, at a place subsequently known as Lady's Guliy. What with thia intrusion into the romantic valley, and the bartering away of some of the precious stones by M'Oaul and Westcott, the secret which the two lonely diggers had so carefully preserved to themselves gradually leaked out. In a few months the Messrs Dogherty and party, together with Mr Dowel, came upon the field, and invested a considerable amount of capital and applied a great deal of very zealous labor in prospecting the ground for the fabulous wealth which fchey expected every day to come upon. The Miller family, at about this time, also come into the valley, and obtained some very satisfactory results from whab was known as the Surface Hill. Then came the old Ballarat miner, Captain Rogers, the owner of the now celebrated Monte Chriato claim, the splendid yields from samples of the " drift" from which have quite recently attracted much attention from experts and capitalists in London. Shortly after Captain Kogers, there arrived Mr Falke and party, of Melbourne, who purchased a block of land from Captain Rogers, and spent a large sum of money in prospecting and open ing up the ground. This party brought qij to the field Mr Barnes, an experienced diamond miner from the Cape, and his knowledge and experience were brought to bear upon ths claim, but with little success. The company finally became disheartened, and the first systematic and intelligent attempt to "get on to payable diamonds " thus ended in failure. Cap tain Kogers, almost alone, remained on the field prospeating and working, and ultimately demonstrated fairly con clusively that the diamond did exist in the locality in sufficient quantities to re pay the miner. Subsequently to this, " Jim" Craddock, an expert and ener getic miner, took up a claim, to which, amidst great discouragements, he stuck manfully, and it Is reported that he is vow likely to reap the reward of his labor, having disposed locally of a block of his diamond ground at a satisfactory price. "Quickendon, the blacksmith,' was the next to try his luck, and for a time worked "mates" with Craddock. A.s with others, the eagerly-sought-for treasure was not found, and he left off digging, and resumed the practice of his trade at Bingera. Here he has always j lent a helping hand to others who ware trying the ground, and many is the pick he has sharpened gratis for impoverished miners wh6 labored on, nourished by hope rather than by a sufficiency of food, A considerable amount of work has in late times been done on the field by the Messrs Grosbend, and also by the party known as the Brisbane Block Company, who have quite recently floated a company with a capital of £22,000 Jn Brisbane. Amongst others who have to be named as laboring for the development of the field is Mr A. S. Low, of tla© Sydney Stock Exchange. He spent a large amount of capital in sinking shafts, his object being to test for gold as well as for the more precious gem. The recognised diamond field at Bingera is about five miles ia length by about four miles in breadth, and is a very marked depression or valley. It is encircled by mountains and has only one narrow out let, which leads to the Gwydlr river. Pro fessor Livereidge was much struck with its appearance and formation, and ex pressed the opinion that the almost circular valley was the crater of an ex fcjncfc YQlffliWt

Treated as Slaves.

TALES OF HORROR TOLD BY PriOSt-HATfI MINERS.

Sixty-three men who returned to New York in November last from the phos phate mines on thes island of Navassa tell a story of hardship and bondage beside which the tales of convict camps seem mere trifles. They claim that they were guarded by armed iiuen. starved, tortured, and imprisoned, and that their attempts to communicate with the United States Government were frustrated by the agents of the company by which they were em ployed, Similar treatment of workmen there led to a bloody insurrection several years ago, when the house occupied by the officials on the island was bombarded with dyna mite. The Government took action then, aad several of the ringleaders of the trouble were brought to tri d in Balti more. The men who make the present com plaint arrived on l;he barque Albemarle that docked at Perth Amboy. Their em ployer waa the Navassa Phosphate Com pany. They were shipped a year ago on the company's barque Albemarle. Two of the men died on the island of sun stroke, and were buried in holes without ceremony. Many of the men had formerly j worked in Perth Amboy. They looked pinched with hunger, and were relieved by some of the citizens of that town. They called upon a lawyer later in the day, and took counsel with him about placing an embargo upon the Albemarie, which they say is virtually a slave ship. At Navassa, they siay, they were im prisoned, starved, and otherwise ill s treated. Last December, when the men ap proached the island, the first act of indignity they had to endure was a thorough searching by officers of the vessel. As they passed into the com pany'a service everything in the way of arms, even to pocket knives, was taken from them, and Edward Reilly, one of the men, said this was done because the treatment of former working men shipped to the island from Baltimore had led to an insurrection in 1891, which the United States Government had to send the war ship Kearsage to suppress, Reilly pays he waa imprisoned for thirty days, sixteen ol which he spent in a damp c«ll, for complaining to Superin tendent Woodward about the diseased meat they were given to eat, and which was so offensive, owing to the heat of the West Indian summer, no human being could stand it. The men were divided into groups, some digging phosphate, and others carrying it 021 a tramway over two miles to the shore, The phosphate was loaded into boxes, each box containing two tons, drawn by four men, one of whom had a rope around his neck. Whenever the men could not make four such trips, or carry eight tons a total dis tance of 15 miles, they were docked half a day or imprisoned on the island. In the prison, there was a, large losj lying hori zontally the entire length of the floor, to which the prisoner was fastened with irons. The men say they were frequently strapped face downward. Those who remain in the phosphate beds also suffered extreme thirst from want of water, the company being de pandant upon the rainfall for its supply, and water being sometimes used when quite sour and over two months old. Nearly all the conditions under which the men were shipped were violated by the company, they said. Instead of getting; lodging frae, the first bill debited to them by the company was 4-50doI to each man for bidding, which was sup plied from the company's store. A shirt worth 30 cents waa sold for 75 cents, and a five cent package of tobaoco was charged at 15 cents, and so on in proportion. Nearly half their earnings was thus swal lowed up at the company's store. Armed men with revolvers at their belt, acted, the men say, both as "pushers" and as policemen Whenever complaint was made of overworking or overheating, the person so complaining would be treated to a term in the company's prison, Superintendent Woodward being the judge and j«ry. While employed on the island the men heard of several other gangs of A merican citizens who were similarly confined in the sugar plantations on a neighbouring island. The Navassa men say they tried to bring their grievances to the notice of President Cleveland, bo whom they mailed letters, paying the company for special stamps. These letters, they fear, have never reached the President, as they re ceived no reply, The withholding of these letters is another charge which the men lay at the company's door.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(PER PEESS ASSOCIATION./

"Twelve and » Half JMv.

Auckland, January 31. At the annual meeting of the New Zea land Accident Insurance Company a divi dend of 12i per cent for the year just ended was declared.

ISentht «f a Boy. >

A six-year-old boy named McCreith was accidentally killed at Aratapu, Kaipara, by a falling tree. His father and others were felling the tree to get wild honey when the tree fell in the wrong direction aad killed the boy instantaneously.

Ctood management.

Weiaington, January 31. The Benevolent trustees report showß that last year the weekly cost of the home, including everything, was a fraction under five shillings and ninepence per head. Complimentary reference was made to the master and matron, Mr and Mrs McOleary, and the latter was granted a bonus.

Dnul "VotJnir.

Enquiries instituted by the Returning Officer prove that duaj voting at the recpnt general election waa nob of criminal in tent, and with the concurrence of the Crown prosecutor legal proceedings will not b& instituted.

Tii« W«Ulusrton H.MT. Court.

During January 257 criminal cases, 400 civil cases, and 35 judgment summons have been dealt with in theR.M. Court.

I The " Votm " Ca»«».

The fines inflicted yesterday in the betting cases have been paid and the defendants have no intention to appeal.

Hairy Kxpftrt.

Mr Valentine, tha dairy expert, and Mr Ritchie, secretary of the Agricultural Department, leave for Christchurch this afternoon, and will tour the South Isl?nd in the iateresbs of the Agricultural Department.

The Press on Australia.

London, January 30. The " Times " urges the Government to subsidise Huddl art's steamers. It commends Mr Reici's, mission on behalf of Tictoria, and regrets that the other colonies were not alive to the necessity of the scheme for Imperial defence. The *! Westminster Gazette," comment ing on the recent political events in Hew South Wales, severely censures Sir R. Duif for reducing himself to a mere cypher Governor during the crisis _ „„ Sydmy, January 30. The House is discussing the question of calling the editor of the ♦' Evening News " to the bar of the House for al leging that members are guilty of gajjabiin^. (

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received January 31, 10 5U a.m.) TWENTY-FIVE LIVES LOST. London, January 31. The Scotch barque Port Yarrock has been wrecked on the coast of Kerry. The shore was lined with crowds of people, but they were unable to render any assistance, and 25 of those on board the ill-fated vessel were drowned.

COLONIAL LAW COURTS.

Sir Julian Solomons, Q. 0., of Sydney, is making enquiries from the highest legal judicial experts as to the possibility of cheapening and simplify ing the procedure in the colonial law courts.

(Received January 31, 11.30 a.m.)

BANKING FAILURE.

Berlin, January 30, Solomon and Maas, bankers of Frankfort, have failed. Their liabili ties amount to £600,000.

THE CZAR'S HEALTH.

St. Petersburg, January 30. The Czar is improving, but the cough is still severe. The illness came on very suddenly.

EGYPT.

Cairo, -January 30. The Khedive has agreed to submit the name of his successor to the Under-Secretary for war, for the ap proval of the British Government.]

SERVIA.

Sofia, January 30. The brothers Ivanoff have been sentenced, one to fifteen years, and the other to three years' imprisonment for being concerned in the recent plot to murder Prince Ferdinand.

AN INSULT TO JONATHAN.

Rome, January 30. The United States Embassy in Rome was entered by burglars and the archives destroyed.

FRENCH BUDGET.

Paris, January 30. M. Leroy estimates that the deficit in the French Budget next year will be over five millions sterling. A bill has been introduced into the Chamber of Deputies to raise the import duty on wheat to seven francs, and to increase the duty on flour in a similar propor tion.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received January 31, noon.)

HEAVY GALES.

Sydney, January 31. Heavy gales are raging on the northern coasts. The schooner Sea Foam was washed high and dry on the beach at Port Stephens. The crew escaped with their lives.

VICTORIAN RAILWAY COM MISSION.

Melbourne, January 31. The successors to the present rail way Commission will only be ap pointed until Parliament deals with the question.

POSTAL CONFERENCE.

Brisbane, January 31. The Postraaster-General and Under secretary for the post office represent Queensland at the Wellington Postal Conference.

THE KANABOOKA.

Fearful gales are raging along the coast. Steamers sent in search have found no trace of the Kanabooka boat (in charge of the first mate) or of the captain's party who landed.

New South Wales Parliament.

Sitdney, Janaary 31. Mr T. Banister, one of the labor members, carrritd a motion in the Legislative Assembly, by 37 to 11, against the subletting of Government contracts. The Legislative Assembly decided to call the editor of the " Evening News " before the bar of the House, and he will appear there this evening.

LABOR ITEMS.

Sydney, January 31. A shift of surfacemen at Stockton mine have decided to work regardless of whether the unionists are employed in the mine.

Another Suicide.

Wellington, January 31. A married woman named Annie Vendt, aged 25, the half caste wife of Morris Vendb, insurance agent, committed suicide this morning by strangulation. Domestic infelicity is the cause. Later. Vendt and his wife had words over the Litter's conduct*, and it. was decided she should proceed to Auckland yesterday by the Waihora, but the vessel being crowded she could not secure a passage, and was to leave to-day. She occupied a separate room from her husband last night, and early this morning was heard ito lock her room. Later in the day her room was entered, and it was found that the unfortunate woman, who is a daughter of the Hon. William Swaoson, of Auck land, had taken her life by twisting a handkerchief round her neck.

CYCLING.

The bicycle jcad race from Carters terrace, Tinwald, to 'agmhor and back, sixteen miles, rook place t< -day and re-' suited as follows :—K. <t. Shearman 2min, «; H. Curtis 3min 35sec, 2; VV. J. Shearman 2min 55sec, '6. Won by a wheel in slmin 22sec.

The Anarchists.

Paris, January 30. The authorities anticipate trouble in connection with the execution of the Anarchist VailJant, who is under sentence vi death for throwing a bomb in the Chamber of Deputies. The Anarchists have rented a house over looking the prison in which the con vict is confined, this step being taken to afford facilities for dynamiting the beadsman who is to carry out the sentence.

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Tenders. ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL"' SOCIETY. miNDERS are invited for the erection X of the Staging, and Closing in the ends of the Arcade for the Horticultural Society's Show. Also for Lighting the Arcade. Specification?" to be seen at Mr W. C. Davis', fruiterer, East street. Tenders to be left with Mr W. 0. Davia not later than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, February 3, 1894. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. C. CAWSEY IJI4B Hon. Secretary, » i . i ■;.;. ■" , I ASHBURTON EOYs' AND GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. Ist TERM 1894. PUPILS of both Schools will re assemble on THURSDAY, Febru ary 1. I JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Ashburton, January 27, 1894. 1*147 < APPOINTMENT OP A SUB-AGENT AT ASHBURTON OF THE | PUBLIC TRUSTEE. IT is hereby notified for general infor tion thatSORENCHKISTOPHEKWILLIiM Mollrk, Sergeant of Police, has been appointed to be Sub Agent to the Public Trustee at Ashburton, fyom the Ist day of January, 1894. J, K. WARBURTON. Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, January 18, 1894. I 159 \/U"& HAVE for Private Sale a double ■ ■ seated Phaeton with hood, pole, and shafts complete j nearly new. Also a double set of harness in perfect order. I Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS. I R. FRIEDLANDER, i I*l4 Auetionee TINWALD.—For sale, a bargain.-4 sections in one block between Harland and Grove streets. Terras if required. T. BULLOCK. ~~tTn WAL D. — Cheap Ipr^e~rty[ Centrally situated, being "not far from the Kail way Station. T.S. 150, contain ing 1 rood 6 perchos with well-built four roomed, cottage thereon. Must be sold. T, wllqck;.



MUSICAL. miss soLonrour, mEACHER of Pianoforte, Voioe Pro- JL duetion, and Singing, resumed Lessons MONDAY, January 22. Intend ing Pupils should apply early at Mrs , Ranger's Boarding; House. lj 133 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. i-VTQTICE is hereby given that the | JJN Borough Ranper has received j instructions to Prosecute all owners of UNREGISTERED DOGS within the Borough after February 7 prox. [ CHAS E. FOOKS, I Registrar of Dogs. Borough Council Office, January 31,1894. 1 166 ALTERATION OF BOUNDARIES OF ROAD DISTRICTS. rpHE PETITION of Ratepayers of the iJL Mount Somers and Upper Ash burton Road District, praying for an alteration in the boundaries of those Road Districts, notice whereof was given in the Ashburron Guardian newspaper of 20th December, 1893, will not be presented to the Ashburton County Council until the ordinary monthly meeting of the Council to be held on FRIDAY, 2nd March next, or suoh other day in March as the Council shall appoint for its monthly meeting. Dated the 31st day of January, 1894. Alford Estate Com- James Johnston pany, Ltd., per E. I. Sargent Herring Joshua Tucker Alex. McCorraick Edwin Churoh 1165 Kcigrar Buchanan, [ SENIOR SCHOLAR, UNIVERSITY I OF NEW ZEALAND, i TS willing to coach for Matriculation or ■*- Univeisity Degree Examinations, Ashburton, January 22, 1894 1 128 TO LET, Cottage on Town Belt^Nc^t? near the High School * iT H. A ' r' A BBLLOCK, ! To those desirous of acquiring a piece of land near town : For Sale or To Lob I lota 84, 85 86, originally part of Fairfield Estate, below the County Salsyarda and near Fairfield road. T. BULLOCK. ! fpOR SALE-Lot 22, |. ac re, Churek i D Street Hampstead. m*



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