THE GOAEDTAN; SATUBDaY, OCTOBER 15,1898.

Printed and published by Henry Willis. Peter Streeb, Ashburfcon, for the Pro- pnetors, ab their Printing Office, Burnetfr- Street, AAburton. BATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 188^



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TO STAND at Aabburton and travel the I surrounding districts, theßlood Stallion HANLAN. HANLAN, by Chdogan (imp.) out of Waterwitoh. Cadogan, by Cremorne out of Chunce, by Adventurer — ''veline, by King Tom, Cadogan sire of Kulnine and other good performers. Waterwitch, by Camden, out of Mermaid, by Kinjj Tom— Waterwitcb, by the Flying Dutchman. Hanlan is half-brother to Natator and full- brother to Jedo. HANLAN is a rich chestnut, Btanding 16 hands, and of extraordinary power and substanoe. Ab a two-year-old, when far from fit, he won the Autumn Kursery at the OJ.C. Autumn Meeting, beating Spade Guinea, Hermitage, Tiger Tim, and four others. He is possessed of an excellent temper, and is m every respeob a sire calculated to get sound, useful racehorses, hunters, carriage horse?, and hacks. HaNLAN is the sire of Sunrise, Oars- maid, Lord Stansbury, Saddler, Botfly, and Beach — all performers. The Sporting Editor of the Ptess wroto of Sunrise—" At the time of his death Hobbs would not have taken £500 for the handsome little son of Hanlan, who was the best horse of his inches he not only had possessed, but imagined the best he had ever seen." Terms — £2 2s for the season Groomage fee, ss. All care taken ; no responsibility. In caaes of mares changing hands first owners held responsible. All money due to Hanlan is to be paid to the groom m charge this seasen. Apply to JAMES JORDAN. Or Grocm n charge. 10 43 NEW GOODS. WATCHES, CLOCKS, J. V. de 13 Hi Hal*. JEWELLERY, J. V. de BEE«. E. P. WARE, J. V. de ISISER,. BEPAIRS, 3. V. de B£EB. FOR GOOD VALUE /A WATCHES, CLOCKS, E. P. WARE, JEWELLERY, REPAIRS, J. V. DE BEER. LATE OB MELBOURNE & OHRIfeTGJU URGE (Succoesor to S. Salek) SIGHT Ti STING A SPECIALTY. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAI AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburtoi Branch Works, the Company hai appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as its Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engagi Freezing Space at the Belfast Workß o: purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberts and their wants will have prompt attention F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christchurch, August 11, 1898 8 G. K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & CYCLE MECHANIC, TANCRED STREET, Opposite the English Church. BICYCLES REPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz:— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and ARIELS. HAWTHORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOB GIRLS. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Principal .- Mrs DAVID McKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four mileß from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and Bpecial classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtained on application to the Prinoipa Best Of All i



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"Have you met Colonel Anton ana Major Dunlap?" "I have." "Fine looking fellows. " "Yes, very," sneered Watkins. "Have their spick and spau uniforms Bxcited your jealousy?' ' "No; not that, colonel, nor is it my jealousy that is excited, " said Watkins. "What, then?" "My suspicions. " "Your suspicions as to what?" asked Colonel Baird m surprise. "As to the representations of these tnen." "I must oonfess, Colonel Watkins, that I do not understand you. What could influence these men to make rep- resentations that are not true? 1 ' said Colonel Baird, with some feeling. "Before I answer that let me put to you a question?" said Watkins, who was coolor than his friend. "Go ahead." "Was not General Thomas' inspeotor general on duty here last week?" "He was." "And he complimented the officers at this post?" "I am glad to say he did." "Then why this general inspection now?" "I do not know any more than I know the reason for many orders that we obey from day to day, " said Colonel Baird. "But you do know that our only dan- ger here at this time is from an attaok by Forrest, who is prowling m the neighborhood?" "Yea, and if he comes he'll find us ready to give him a warm reception. In- deed, Watkins, you are, to my own knowledge, aching to turn your troopers loose on Forrest. But, m the name of all the saints, what has this to do with these two officers?" "Simply, Colonel Baird, that I believe they are spies from Forrest's com- mand," said Colonel Watkins, and he emphasized his declaration by bring- ing down his olinched hand as if be were going to smash the table, but in- stead he opened out his long brown fin- gers and laid them tightly on the paper before him. Colonel Baird exolaimed, "What?" and Colonel Watkinß repeated his sus- picions and gave iiis reasons for them. "I will confront the fellows at once," said Colonel Baird, and as he rose to his feet his eyes fell on the official en- velope containing "Colonel Anton's or- ders." These were examined again, and both officers declared that the papers were, on the face of them, correot, "If you call on these men tonight, they will of oourse persist m their story, and their suspicions will be ex- cited, so that, if they are what I believe them to be, they will attempt escape, even if a guard is put over them. " "Then," said Colonel Baird, "I will communicate with General Granger at Triune at onoe." After enjoining the adjutant, who re- mained back, to secrecy, Colonel Baird and Colonel Watkin9 started out. It was now 10 o'clock. The night- was cloudy and misty, and the only means of communicating with Triußfe was by signal lights. Many a time since that night I have thought of the quiet dramatic effects that were being worked up that night to such a tragio intensity m the post at Franklin, and the name of the place, though destined to be asso- ciated with one of the most brilliant as it may bo said to have been the last de- cisive battle of the war, always suggests to me what happened after the hand- j sorno, foolhardy strangers had retired ' to vest;. ) Tlig hotel at which they stopped was ; crowded, yet they insisted on having a i room to themselves. The landlord, who was known to be a southern sympa- • thizer, protested. They took him to one | side. What followed between them is •; not known, but it is known that the ! landlord gave them a room that had : been reserved for his own family. They j kept the lamp burning, pulled off their coats and boots, drew down the Bhade ! and lay on the bed, but evidently not to sleep, for a sick man m the adjoining room heard their smothered conversa- tion till it was broken m on m a way I shall presently describe. Colonel Baird wrote out a message, and, handing it to the signal officer m charge of the station, said, "Send that at once to General Gordon Granger at Triune." The message read: 1 What do you know of an Inspector Genera} Anton and a Major Dunlap, who reached here this evening, saying that they came direct from your post? Baibd. i The signal officer read the message by the light of a lantern hung from his arm. He then advanced to where a tall young man stood with a lantern of a different fashion m his hand, While near by two soldiers were seated, one, with a notebook m his lap and the other with a telescope mounted on a tripod before him, while the field of the glass was directed toward Triune. Three words at a time the signal offi- oer read off the message to the tall sol- dier, and instantly the light began to swing up and down, to the right and left, and straight m front, as do the sig? nal flags when "wigwagging" is done by daylight. [ "The message is off, " said the signal officer at length. A wait of ten minutes, during whioh the unaided eye could see nothing be- yond the circle of misty light on that elevated station. The man at the tele.? soope pushed back his cap till the visojr roso straight up from his head and peered intently into the blackness. At length, with a quick gesture, he threw out his right hand, and the man with the book and pencil prepared to write. The words from Triune came' slowly, with a pause of seconds between each: I do not understand. Will send Wharton of toy staff to you at once. GitANGEit. "Gentlemen," said the signal offioer after the message was written out and delivered, although it was already known, "unless it should clear up, and I don't think it will do so tonight, it will be impossible to communicate by signal with Triune before daylight." "Then I Bhall telegraph to headquar- (To be continued.) FOB SALE. TT^E Have on hand several NEW AND kSEOOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHEB VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prices. c & h7"steel, Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works West Street, Ashburtou. i^E~W AB.D. ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of anyone putting m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damaging the Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, Ashburton 113 JM.ARSD.EN.



*& •■-&«v s!r^ ---—* ( TO 8"A V Pin Ashburton and Travel! (li«> Di-trc!- feu- tho s^anon, the ; SI\iND.>KIMJKKD TROT IINJ T-IORTF! VIKING, BLACK HOUSE, STANDiiSU 16 1 Wlnmr of Digh C'ass Handicap, (record 5 9), beating Wildwood, Prince Imperial, General Tracy, I ittle Willie, Sum bllck. Wc.n eai-y Also winner of .9 Irottirg Races. Full brother to Violetta Junior, winner of Free-for-all, 5-7 ; and Kra, never beaten on Track or Show Grounds. Bred by tho bite Andrrav Towx, Fsq., Hobartville, New South Wai pp. biro, Childe Harold 4!4 (imp.), record 2 25, by Harold 413 ; dam, Violetta (imp ) by 1 cho, 462 CHILD E UAROLD, 2 25 -Bred by A J Alexander, Esq , Wnodford Co., Ken- tucky, America. By Harold, son of Rysdyk's fcJambletonian 1> ; Ist dam Young Portia, by Mambrino Chief 11 ; 2nd dam Portia, by ivoebuck (pscer), 3d dam by Whip, etc (See Breeder's Trotting Book by launders)- First dam VIOLK I'TA (Imp,) by Echo 482, son of Rysdyk'a Hambletcnian 10. Second dam In LTA, and S^wyers's Hamblatrnian, son of **' hippie's Hamble- tonlan 725 Third dam, BETSY AUS- ITN, of Montreal (a Canadian pacer). I'cho 462 U the hire of Belle Echo, 2.2'», tnd numerous others m the lis; of 2.30. ( hilde Harold (imp ), record 2,25, has sired the fastest trott- rs m the Aus- tralrsian Connies. Violena Jr., foil sister to Viking, won Free for-all at Sydney, two miles 5 7 ; Era, full brother to Viktng has an en >eaten record on tho tsack and m the show ring, and was ecenily cold for £6f.0 cash, to go to England ; Oaterly, by Ch Ido Harold from '•^oihschiid'sdain, is th^ Champion Tmtter of Australia— l mik 2 25, 3 miles, 730| ; V'um Yum, 1 mile 2 27 ; Rita, 1 mile 2.'30, 2 mile- 4-58 ; Prince Harold, 2 •nilee 4 57 ; Nr», 1 n^ile 2 34 ; Pastime, wo miies 57; Fair Girl, two miles, 5 12; Fair Boy, 2 mil^s 6 14; Pearl, 2 mi lew. 5 «7 ; Uoebud, 2 miles 5 17 , and many others. H^KULD 413, by Rysdyk's Harable- onian 10, way also sire of M?ud S., 2 B|. Harold's progeny have sired the champions of lhe world. Alix 2.3| (the world's trotting record) is from a daughter of Harold; Robert J. (pacer), 2.1 (the j world's pacing record), la by Hartford, ,on of Hirold ; Krtmlin, 27| and Im- petuou^( tw:>year-old) 2.1«0|, are from ■laughters of Harold ; wl'ile last ye^r 425 lescbndants were m the " 2 30 or better ' lisb m America. Harold is ono of the most successful sires m Americi, and stands a f - the high fee of 300 dollars (£fi2 10 ) a mare. Vancleave, sire uf frit', is a son of Harold. Terms': Single Mare £4. Two or rm>re as ppr agreement. Grooms Fee, 5< each mare. Good Paddocks. Every care taken, but no responsibility. T, HARROLD, 92 Groom m Charge. TO STAND THIS SEASON at Ashburtou and Travel the Surrounding district", THIS WELL-KNOWN TROTTING S TALLION, EXPERIENCE. By General Tkacv, dam Fanny. _i EXPERIENCE is a bright bay horse, stamling ever sixteen hands high. Winner of Eret przo aa a two-year-old at Abliburton m 1891, aso special przo for the best two- >enr-ultl on the ground, and first piiz3, Ash- burton, 1895 His dim, Fanuy, is by Tribunn, out of that we'll known trotting mire Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Trocy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Betlia (im- porlei)), dam J«nny Trioy (imported). Kxperieuco made his first appearance on the track at tho Lancaster Park Trotting Club's Sp lug Meeting of 1897, winning m handsome style the two mile Progressive Hand cap m 1 arness, and distancing the field m the splendid time of 5 25, which must be regarded as a, first c'ass poiformanco for a horse making his first appearance on a trotting track, TERMS. — Three Gumeas per mare ; Groom- ago 08, payable at first service. Marcs tu ken m to grpze at Is 6d per week. Every care takeD, bub no responsibility. For further particulars apply to DENIS McKEXDRY, Lauriaton, or R. MoDONNELL, Aehburton. 9 109 r TIO Stand this season at Ashburton and JL Travel tho Surrounding Districts, THE WELL KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, Specification, Holder of the 3 and A miles record (f the Colony SPECIFICATION is the sire of Plan, winner of the Juvenile Stakes, (beating J M Patcheu and others), Lady Spec, winner of the Pony Rice, 2 miles, at Canterbury T C's National Meeting, August 10th, m 5 45, and on the second day, August 12th, trotted a mile m 2-43, being then under 3 years old. Design and Estimate should also prove worthy advertisements for Specification during the ensuing season. Terms— 4 guineas per mare. Payable January 1, 1899. Groomage o*, payublo first service Paddocking 2*3 per week. All care taken bab no responsibility For further particulars apply to J. McDJNNELIj, 9_£2_ Ashburton. rpHE Fure-brei Draughs Stallion, Lord Stanley, Will Stand at Mh Geokse Thompson's Farm; Lyndhurst, aud will travel Methven, Cairnbrae, Lauriston, and Winchmore Districts. LORD STANLEY is a handsome chest- nut horse,, 4yrs old, by Ciaigievar- dam Blossom, by Karly Morning, by The Banker. Oraigievar (imp), bay colt, rising 6yrs old, with immense bone, and plenty of fine, silky hair. Bred by Pefcer Ferguston, Renfrew. He ia got by the famous Old Times [579, Hodges] His dam is by the world-renowned Prince of Vales [673] ; g d by Premier [C.S.B , Vol 1 , 595], Premier was the Glasgow premium horse m 1872, and the Wigton- shire premium horse m 1873, and was got by Bob Burns [105, vol. I ]. dam Maggie, by Lothian Tani [50G] Bob Burns waa got by the renowned 'Victor [892], For full pedigree see cards. TERMS -Season, £3 3a ; Guarantee, £4 4<j ; Groomage, si, payable first service. Good paddocks for mares, but no responsibility taken. Owners at time of service responsible for service monf y. GEORGE THOMPSON, 9 225 • Proprietor.



Henry Stephenson. BENRY BTEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bioyolej nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing an^ Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from *3Os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. ■ . ii ■ ' *i A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Pullio that she hus started business as DRKSS AND MANTLE MAKER, i i In the Posb Office Euildings, 1 Camebon Street (opposite Baring Square) [. . _ ! 1 1 1] FlllTflßY : iuLt lie Mtiulll* \ "TTEAD QUARTERS FOR CYCLING Facing Suits SiDglets Sweaters Shoes Hose, Cap 5 ", Etc. TENNIS Troußers Shirts Hats, Caps, & Sashes Bills (Slazen£er6)j Shoea (Kenihawa." . CRICKETING Trousera Shirts Hats, Caps, Belts, Etc. RUNNING Truuka Singlets Shoes, Etc. SWIMMING Trunks Costumes Singlets. A. G. BARTON, Manager. Geo^e Jessou, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, T_T AS juat received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc, suitable for WEDDING PJRE-BJBJVTS and is now selling at Christchurch Pricep. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED,



THE PACIFIC CABLE QUESTION Some Sydney Views. United Preßß A&Booiation — By Eectric Telegraph — Copyright Sydney, October 13 The Daily Telegraph, m a leading article, advocating early action with regard ip the Pacific cable, s*ys tha 1 . tin- Canadian i'acifia propobal do^a n->i represoa 1 ; the only possible duplication. The annexation of the Smdwich LUnds- by Amerca his made the jane i, n of th=it group with America a necessity, and it ia certain that Cmgress will Phrrtlj- saucbion the establishment of a cable with ib. This would ofL*r Auctn-Usia &■ alternative possibility, and htva tht advantage of being 3000 miles shorter than the Canadian Pacific scheme. Ihe argument that the c*ble will not be all vi d r one flag, the Telegraph *&y\ is no! so strong as it ones was, and ihe charcih of h mile rela ion 9 beiw.en tha two countries are too sm^ll to outweigh the. advantage. Ie considers the oGca-icii favorable tor consideii; g the liuwnii route as *n integral portion of the Australasian Pacific cable. , Replying to a deputa'ijn urging the Government to take steps to i-ecure "lit Pacific cible, the Pustmaj'er-Generb] replied that the G vernment- recognised the necessity for cheaper cables, and had cabled to England to ascertain whetht-r the Imperial G vtrnm n^ was preja^d to contribute a third of the cost of thi- cable. The general trend oi the Mifiis'.er'a remarks f ivoured the C«pe loute. SANI>JE2« At Sons Euca- lypti Exirnet. ._Under the distinguished patronage of Hia Majesty the King of Italy, as per cJommunica- -ion made by the Minister lor Foreign Affairs through the Conaul-General for Italy, at Melbeurne, March 14, 1873. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the market, products of simple distillation forming crudo resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPT] EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per nformation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate : — It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinice of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Prof esßor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mosßier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the •anative qualities proper to the plant \ll crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extract* are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an nternal adicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resice and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake m cases oi croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For safetj akeask AIwayBforSANDER&SON'SEUCA. - LYPTt EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. SMITHFIELD NUBSERY,. (LATE G. T. SMITH.) T. PITT BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has added a GREENHOUSE Department to this old established business, and that he is prepared to supply all kinds of Pot Plants at Chiistchuich prices, including Palms, Ferns, Bigonias, — Tuberous and Foliage — Zonale?, etc ; also all kinds of hardy Herbac3ous Plants of the neweßt v*rieties. The finest collection of Piomas aod Dahli-iB m the uolony. Tomato Plants, atroug, 9d per dozm— reduction on takiug large quantities. Batcon Holes, Ladies' Dress Sprays, IJtuquetp, Wreaths, etc, male up at shortest notice Pot Plants for hiriDg out to Wedding', Rails, and all kinds of Parties, at ra^soL- able prieei THOMAS PITT. 9 247 "OABBITTERS or others may have one JIL or three Lurcher Puppies, One Month Utd, for cost of this advertisement. Apply MA^gfficfl, | j



AN INVALID FOR FIVE YEARS, j Pale, Emaciated, No Appetite, COULD NOTVWORK. Ayer's Sarsaparilla Cured Him. Edward Graham, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, writes Gratefully of His Cure. "In 1890 I had a severe attack of typhoid fever, and for nearly five years after the fever left me was a confirmed invalid. I had no appetite; became pale and emaciated, and was unable to work. I tried various remedies but found no relief until I began taking AVER S SAKbAIA- BILLA. This medicine greatly improved my appetite, restored my liver and stomach to a healthy condition, and now my food digests perfectly and I am better than ever I was mmy life. For this I am deeply grate- ful, and take pleasure m making known to others the value of your kar- saparilla." - a The wonderful success of the great blood punner Ayer's Sarsaparilla has led to numerous imitations. The name— Ayer's SarsaparlHa—is prominent on the wrapper and is blown m the glass of each bottle. Re- fuse all substitutes. .-* Highest Awards at the World's Great Expositions. \