The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1898. TAXES ON TIMBER.

, c — . It may not be generally known that Government hnve recently raised tho royalty paid by those sa.wtoiilers who have timber -cutting leases on Crown Lands. If this could bo regarded as an attempt to prevent the further destruction of New Zealand forests, the public might find no fault with it. But no one can imagine that such a re sult can be achieved by the mere im position of an increased tax. A moment's consideration Till show that the bush sawmillers would meat the ca3e by simply raising the price of their timber. And this is exactly what has happened. The net result is that the Government are enabled to collect so much extra revenue, which actually comes out of the pockets of the already overburdened taxpayers. This indirect system of taxation, generally imposed under* Orders m Oouncil, constitutes a most objection able form of raising money. It acts insidiously, like poison ; it is absorbed without the sufferer being aware of what ia being done to him. But its effects act none the less injuriously upon the commercial and social pros perity of the people ; and it does a very large share towards bringing about the depressions which every now and then sweep over the country. While on the subject of the timber trade, which is connected with so many of our most im portant industries, we may callattention to the unfairness of another tax, which, like that just alluded to, falls upon the consumer and the public at large. We refer to tne imposition of bpecial railway charges upon V.D.L. timber. Everybody kno'vs that this class of timber cannot well be done without. It is largely used m all places, and for work that the New Zealand wood U not fitted for. Yet the Govern ment charge a rate and a half for bringing it to Ashburton by train. That is to say, our local builders have to pay — m addition to the import duty —50 per cent more freight than for New Zealand timber. This extra tax does not affect the builders m the sea ports, so that we have to pay it locally, together with the ordinary railway freight, for the privilege of living m the country. Tt is to bo hop f d the time is not far distant when our legislature will set itself tho task of removing these objectionable anomalies m the taxation of tho propla, instead of spending so much time and money iv trying to force needless laws upon a patient and over-taxed country. The following extract from the editorial columns of the Temuha Leader strongly remind us of the HISTORY incident recorded m REPEATS ITSELF. Numbers xxiv. 10. ''The present Government are trying to distribute billets pretty evenly amongst members, but under no circumstances will they appoint more than ono member of the same family. They are doing their best, and there are no men m New Zealand more sick and tired of all this than they are. One thing which the people of country districts must bear m mind is that if political influence is to be done away with, there is not the slightest chance of otmntry youths getting any appointments. Let us, for instance, say that the power to appoint is handed over to the Commissioner of Police, what chance has a young man from this district of being appointed 1 Not the slightest." The Editor undertakes to explain away the charge against the Government that all their departments are filled and managed by political itifluenee. And this i(j how our con temporary does it. . ..." We adviso country people especially to pay I no attention to this nonsensical scream about political influence, for there is nothing m it, more nor less, than a means to briug the Government into disrepute." Surely Mr Seddon will say to Mr Twomey "I c called thea ' to curse mine enemies and behold thou hast I altogether blessed them."

Local and General.

Mr T. E. Taylor, M.H.B.— A testimonial to Mr Taylor, M.H.R., m recognition of his public services, will be presented at a public meeting at the Opera House, Wellington, on October 15, when short addresses will be given by a number of representative citizens, Cycling. — Now that the Domain track is m racing order, there are generally a dczsn or bo of young fellows who Bpend an hour or more m the afternoon and eveniug getting ready for the coming season, so that we may hope to see some fast times pub up by several of our Ashburton riders. Recent Gale? Our Flemington corres pondent ia pleased to say that the recent north wester, which did so much damage up country did not do any harm m the Flemington or Ashton districts, and the crops around Ashton are very forward and looking well, giving promise of au abundant harvest. The Late Sir George Grey.— A move ment is on foot m Wellington (reports a Press Association message) to arrange for a memorial to the late Sir George Grey, and steps are likely to be taken m that direction at any eiTrly date. $b has been urged thab the tribute should be of a colonial character. Price of Coal.— The motion to set up a Seleob Committee to ecquire into the high rebsil prices of West Coasfc coal has re | appeared on the Order Paper, under (govern menb auspices. It is suggested that the Committee should inolude Measrs Tanner, Hogg, Morrison, Carson, O'Regan, Pirani, Duthie, Holland, Lewis, and the mover (Mr T. Thompson). Do>yne*' Phantasmagoria. — Downes' Phantasmagoria of the Cuban war, with the wonderful and evergreen Punch and Judy show, will be exhibited on Friday and Saturday evenings m theTfltnplar Hall, with a matinee for children at 2.30 on Saturday. '!he admission is on the new silver coin principle, and there is a shooting gallery m connection with the show.

Old Age Pensioners.— lt ia stated that, owing to cable news, apparently of an erroneous description, being published m the Home newspapers, several aged persons have arrived m the colony with a view of benefitiog under the Old Age Pensions Bill when it becomes law. Needless to say, when that consummation arrives, they will reap only disappointment. I'm not m the waggon business. lam etrictlv m the tip business. I don't want you to lose Bight of the fact that my tips will do you good if you take hold. • You're Tfamilv man"— children nob over atrong— are expensive— 4 winter's coming n ' Keep a bottle of Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure m the house ; • will stop the inevibable family cough.' Cost, la 6d. Saves dootor'a bills ; oheata the undertaker. Nuf ped.

Cycling Season. — About thirty-four cy ousts went for a run to Methveu and back yeatesday, and tho day being fine the outing was greatly cuj >ycd notwithstanding a few spills.

Tub Domain. — Those who have been barred from crossing the Doom m with • prams ' will be pleased to know that the new box gate at Mr Harrison's corner is vow available, also the box gate at the reservoir.

Hinis Domain Board.— Messrs Johu Studholmejan ,*John Witholl, David Grant, Duncan McKenzie, James Christian Sheldon, William Charles Ford, and David Millet have been gazetted as tho first) members of the Hinds Domain Board.

A Petitioner. —Mr Samuel Charles Jolly, of New Brighton (who once stood for the Wakanui Beat) is petitioning Parliament to " compensate him for having been a public benefactor to the colony." The petitioner stites that m 1804 he brought forward a scheme to convert the public debt into three per cent stocks, and "by that scheme there has been a saving to the colony of £2,207,000."

Defence. —Captain Russell is enquiring whether the officer commanding the forces haa sent m any report on the condition of the defences and the organisation and discipline of the forces. If so, he wants to know why has it not been laid before Parliament, and thinks that it should be presented before the Defence Estimates are proceeded with. — Mr Stevens is advocating the immediate construction of fortifications at Wakapuaka, to defend the cable station.

A Bad Story.— The story is told m Greyfcown of a well-known Maori who, with his wife and his two or three young children came from the East Coast and remained during the sitting of the Native Land Court. The wife was addiotad to " waipiro," and as opportunity offered, left her husband to look after the picauinnies while she took to liquor. Last week she was absent for several days, and finally her husband placed the youngest child fn a shawl at his back and went m searoh of her, but returned unsuccessful. Upon removing the shawl he found that the child he had been carrying was dead.

Flemin<jton Temperance Society. — The lasb'meeting for the season of the Fleming ton Temperance Society was held m the school on Friday evening, and took the form of a social. There was a very large attendance of members and others, showing that great interest is being taken m tem perance work m this district. The Rev. Mr Skinner presided, and the following ladies and gentlemen took part m the pro gramme : — Messrs P. Sheiror, Jones, Dunn, Dakers, A. Henderson, W. Smith, Mrs Dunn, the Misses Dunn. Miss Henderson, Miss Rutledge, and Miss Prebble. A num ber of the school girls delighted the com pany with a Japanese 6ong, which reflected great credit on their teacher, Miss Rutledge. Recitations were also given by Masters J. Dakers, B, Dunn, A. Anderson, and five little girls. Messrs Parker and Henderson amused the audience with their readings. Refreshments were then handed round m abundance, which brought a very pleaßant evening to a dose.

Sensational Poisoning Case.— San Fran cisco is again engaged m unravelling a •'crime of the century." This time the arrest of the criminal will involve a nice question aa to where the crime was committed, and whether extradition is proper. A box of candy was mailed m San Francsco to Mrs J. P. Dunning, and she and her sister (Mrs Diene), daughters of ex-Con gressman Pennington, ate of the oan.iy, and died or arsenic poisoning. An investigation showod that the candy was boughb and imi'ed at San Francisco, where Mrs Dunning formerly lived with her husband, who was local manager of the Associated Press until he undertook the pace that kills and lost his wife and his position. Dunning went to Porto Rioo as a Press correspondent, and was returning to his family repentant when the tragedy occurred, He had notiijed Mrs Botkin, a oompanion of his degenerate days, of his resolve, and it 13 presumed that the diabolical and cleverly executed crime was the result.

" A word to the wise ia sufficient " and a word from the wise should be sufficient, but you ask, who are the wiee? Those who know. The oft repeated experience of trustworthy parsons may be taken for knowledge. W. M. Terry bays Cham berlain's CouVh Remedy gives batter satis faction than any other In the market. He has been m the drug business at Elkton, Ky., for twelve years ; has sold hundreds of bottles of this remedy and nearly all other cough medicines manufactured, which shows conclusively that Chamberlain's is the most satisfactory to the people, and is the best. For sale by the Ashuorton Drug Company.

AN EXTRAORDINARY STATE MENT.

United Pre^p Assoeiatioc^-By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, October 1

The following remarkable sworn statement was made to the Official Assignee m Bankr ruptcy, this morning, by George Masaey Watson, a young man. of good connections m Fngland, "who it a now arrival m this country, and who had filed a petition m bank ruptcy. "I have been seventeen months m the c >'ony, and have been located chiefly m Wellington and Auckland. I arrived m the colony with about £10,000 m cash, and personal effects to the value of £8000. For the last three years, since mv wife's death m England, I have been addicted to intemperance, and almost constantly under the hands of the doctors, who have treated me for brain disturbance. Lately I bave been treated by Dr Marsack who, m Auguat last, induced me %o abandon my intemperate hahit Singe .then I have totally abstained from liquor. On coming to Auckland for the second time I took up my quarters at the Star Hotel, but only stayed there a few days. The manager requested me to leave the hotel, as he considered me irresponsible for my actions. I then went to another hotel, and remained there till Oct. 2, when I was requested to leave because I refused to sign my account as correct (the bill re ferred to was attached). I know abso lufcely nothing about the goods alleged to have been sold. I have a dim recollection of sigaing a bill of eale, which I have einca learned is dated August . 9, 1898, concern ing everything I possess, and valued by ma as follows : — Two bulldogs, which cost me £300, musioal box and cylinders, with case 3 for sime, whioh coat me £261, gold watch and chain £40, dog gear £10 49, astrachan coats £5, and a Highland reealia dress which coat me £660, total £1276 4s. In addition to theso there are two boxes and a Gladstone bag containing sundry oloth ing and other personal effects, particulars as to the value of which I cannot now state. At the date of the alleged bill of sale I was under severe treatment by Dr. Mar?aok who, I have no doubt, can certi r y that I was not responsible for my actions. In addition to the abovo transaction with the landlord of one of the hotels, I under stand I signed two promissory notes m hi 3 favour for £105 and £100, These, I am told, are now m the hands of two local firms, having been passed to them by the landlord." ,

UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL.

Ashburton, September 21, 1898. T. Messrs Milner and Thompson, Christchurcb, — Dear Sirs, — Your favor of the 20bh inst. duly to hand, and contents noted. This is the sixth " Haake " piano the writer has been party to the purchase of through your local agent, Mr H. M, Jones — one for self, three for private friends, one for the Wesleyan school, and 1 one for the Hampstead sohool, and although you have never allowed me commission (neither do I ask it) I have much pleasure m stating that the " Haake " piano you sold me m January, 1892, has given entire satisfaction; its tone, etc., is as good now as when new. I have every reason to believe that the other five pianos have given equal satisfaction. In reference to the O. model I am now ordering for my friend, I might say that another firm offered him a great concession m price, but his musical friends and the writer having more con fidence m the " Haake " instruments, he has decided m favor of the more popular piano, because those referred to have proved to be thoroughly reliable. — Youra truly, 9&Q HjCKfty G, PusBYSJAN,

CABLE NEWS.

United Presß Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, October 1. Funds have been sent to Sydney Druce from Sydmy to enable him to prosecute his claim to the Dukedom of Portland. Lord Helbourne, receiving a West Indian deputation, «aid the recent disaster was receiving the full attention oi the Government. There is sore dis tress at St. Vincent, while X ingbton is practically destroyed. The King of Barotseland , a region east of the Upper Zambesi, has ex tended the Chartered Company's ad ministration over his whole country. The revenue for the quarter was £23,802,693 from 0u5t0m5£4,754,546, excise duty £7,140.000, stairpa £1,740,000. Washington, September 30 The American Naval Estimates amount to forty-seven million dollars, the highest figure ever reached during a time of peace.

Parks, October 1 Madame Carnot, wife of the late President Carnot, is dead. October 2. Deputy Paulraier, whose wife re cently wounded the sub-editor of the Paris journal La Lanterne, because tho paper assailed his daughter, fought a duel with M. Turnot, the author of the offending articlo. The antagonists used rapiers, and Turnot was thrice wounded m the thigh and side. Ottawa, October 1 i The anti-prohibition vote of Quebec defeats the movement m other pro vinces, where a smaller prohibitionist majority is inadequate to give effect to the principle. New York, October 1 A Democratic organisation states 'that New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have abandoned the silver policy. It is expected the Democrats m all the Atlantic States will follow suit. Berlix, October 1 Ramboni, an accomplice of Lucceni, has been arrested at Ticino.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign. United Press Association — By Electric j Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka O.itober 3, 8-45 a-m Guardian Office 9-18 a-m forest Firest New York, October 2 There have been serious forest fires ia the State of Wisconsin. The damage is estimated at 3,000,000 dollars. The Maroons, London, October 2 The trouble m Jamaica is not so serious as first reports indicated. T&e maroons remain loyal. The dispute was merely of a local character. The New Quartermaster-General. Lieutenant - General Sir George Stewart White, formerly Ooramander in Chief of thearmy m India, has been appointed Quartermaster-General of the Forces, succeeding Sir Evelyn Wood. The Angsleich. Vienna., October 2 The Opposition has abandoned ob struction m the Reichsrath, fearing that a secret arrangement exists with Hungary for a solution of the difficulty m connection with the Augsleich, South-West Africa. Berlin, October 2 A rising has occurred m Damara land, a German possession m south west Africa.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Elicfcrio Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka October 3, 9-10 a.m, Gttakdian Office, 9 37 a.m. The Queensland Premiership. Brisbane, October 3 Several Ministerial supporters are strongly dissatisfied at Mr Dick.aon'B appointment to the Premiership, as they consider Mr Fhilp's claims were paramount, and they threaten to form a cave.

Welcome Rain.

A soaking rain throughout the colony has broken up the drought m the northern and western districts. Lighthouse Keepers Drowned. Adelaide, October 3 Two brothers named Dothie, keepers of Point Lowly lighthouse, have been drowned through their boat swamping.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

JJoitod Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Ootober 3, 8.46 a.tn, Guardian Office 9.18 a.m Paris, October 2 It is rumoured that Dreyfus has been removed from the Island of Cayenne. M. Zola's furniture has been seized to pay the damages awarded m the libel action* Handwriting experts are engaged m examining the documents m the Dreyfus case.

THE TROUBLE IN CRETE.

Starved into Submission. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka October 3, 8.45 a-m, Guardian Office 9.18 a-m Oandia, October 2 Unless the Porte complies with the demands of the Powers regarding Crete, the Turkish Garrison will be starved out of the island.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Shanghai, October 1 Kang-Yu-Wei has arrived at HoDg kong. The Bonavenfure, conveying him, suspecting two Chinese cruisers which put m an appearance, cleared for action. It is stated that the Emperor has latterly shown a leaning to Christianity. It ia reported that he burned the Confucian classics. Ohan-Yu-Huan, who was Chinese Envoy to the Queen's Jubilee celebra tion, has been exiled. He escaped execution owing to British insistence. October 2. Li Hung Chang has been reinstated m the position of Viceroy. A mob atoned Mr Mortimer, a member of the British Legation, at Pekin, when he was leaving the rail way station with a lady. As the out come of other troubles m China, the Secretary of the American Legation had a rib broken, and American missionaries have been attacked.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, October 1 General Kitchener's despatches state that he annihilated the Khalifa's army, and that Mahdism is extinguished. The whole country has submitted, and vast territories have been re-opened to peace and good government. Lieutenant E. D. Loch, son of Ldrd Locb, is mentioned m the despatches. The Queen's congratulations to- General Kitchener and the army have been gazetted. Mention is made of the re-conquest of the Nile Valley to ! Sobat, which is interpreted to mean the retention of Faahoda. Paris, October 1 The Paris newspapers m their articles re-claiming Faahoda, are adopting a bolder tone.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright - --"*" London, October 1 Wool— Competition is slower, with con siderable weakness m the bidding for alt olaaaes. The wool catalogued to date amounts to> 140,994 bales, sold 128,460 bales. Merinos are par to 5 per cent above July rates,, medium low croßsbreds fully a halfpenny lower. Brand W— D (W. Douglas, Hawke's. Bay) fetched 7|i, Awatere 7|d, Ohoka ll§.d.

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION The following is tbs meteorological report for the week ending September 30, 1898 : —

THE CHURCHES.

Wesleyan. — The attendance at both services on Sunday were good* that of the eveniDg especially so. In the morning, Mr John Hayman preached a thoughtful sermon from Hebrews n. : 1, and at night Rev R. Taylor took for hia text Romana XV : 30—33.

ATHLETICS.

SYDNEY CHAMPIONSHIP; MEETING.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright Sydnby, October 1 At the athletic championship meeting Rowley tied with the New South Wales records for lOOyda (lOsec) and 220 yds (22| iec). He lowered the New South Wale* record for 120 yards of 12 co. Holden won the half mile championship m 2min 6|sec. Other results were— 3lo yards hurdles, Riqhards, unopposed, time, 16§jec : mile walk, Maoattie, time, 7min 46aee ; 440 yards flat, Gibson, time, 53f Bee ; mile flat, York and Montes'dead heat, time v 4min 45sec ; high jump, English, sft 7in ; 440 hurdles, Griffin 63§*ec,

Wellington, October 2 The | Wellington Amateur Athletic Club's annual steeplechase race yesterday resulted : —A. H. Tucker 1, W. Spencer 2, H. Hamilton 3. Twenty-three started. Time, 21min 9sec. 100 Yards Handicap— H. B. Willis, 6yds, 1 ; P. \V. Skelley, 7ydt, 2 ; W. A. Topp, Byde, 3. Time 9§*ec.

ALLEGED ROBBERIES FROM A MINE.

United Picas Association— By Electric Telegraph Auckland, October 1 W. O'Brien and Robert Douglas, on a charge of stealing specimens from the Kapanga Mine, were remanded till Friday. Bail was allowed. Detective Grace stated that it had not yet been decided whether the case should be heard at Auckland or Coromandel. The prosecution would prefer Auckland, bub it was a question of expense. Mr Burton said that his clients would prefer to have the case heard m Auckland. The two Guons and Andrews appeared at the Magistrate's Court, Coromandel, this morning. Detective Herbert applied for a remand to Auckland, which was strongly opposed. Accused were remanded till Thursday; The arrest of the brothers Gunn comes as a great shock to the community, they being residents of many years 1 stand ing, and have hitherto been regarded as men of unimpeachable character. Andrews was recently married. He was spending hia holiday at Kuaotunu with his wife, who accompanied him back to Coromandel m pouring rain. The police authorities are very reticent • about the whole proceedings. It is under stood that a considerable amount of speci mens have been stoleu. It is currently reported that keeping watch and following supposed trails m connection with the Royal Oak robbery led to the discovery of the present caße.

THB ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN ; MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1898



Shade. Hjgh Sfcafce D.ate. m of Low. High Sun weather. Saturday.. 38.. 63* 125- Pine Calm Sunday .. 36" 65- 136- „ NW Monday .. 33' 66' 120" „ „ Tuesday .. 32- 64' 118- „ NiS Wednesday 36' 74* 136'  Calm Thursday.. 40- 72- 135- „ NW b'riday .. 40- 62- 87- Showers SW Rainfall during Sepbembar — Alford Station, 1»78 inches.



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Pnedlander Bros., Limited. FOil SALE, Tl/I OLASSKS FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHISAP. FRIEDLANDEK BROS., LI.D. 0 A ACRii SEITION AT MiIiTHVEN. VT7E HAVE FOR PRIVATE S^LE, 20 Acres of Firat-ckea Land, with Dwelling House, Stable, and other conveniences, situated m Methven. Thia property ia well fenced and sub-divided. Full particulara on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ■V7"O~T H A VlNfi, DISPOSED OF MR HENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by Auction, we are prepared to treat privately with intendingpurchasers



EXTRAORDINARY • ANNOUNCEMENT. *^» — SPECIAI, CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy uoscume Cloths, Is 9d, 2s 3d, 2a 9d, boughb to sell at la, ls_3d, la 9d. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 2a 3d. 2-i Ud, bought to sell at Is 6d, Is 11J Black Cashmeres, Is 9J, bought to sell at «. — — — la M Black and Colored Velveteens, It 9d, bought to sell at ... .- « Is 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22s 6d, 23a 6rl, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15s 6d, 16s 6<l, bought to sell at „. 8s 6d 32in Slriped Flanelette, s£d, bought to sell at , ; .- .- ~ 3Jd Striped Turkish Towele, 10id, bought to sell at «..-.««. 6id Uuion Shirtingß, la, bought to sell at ... ... ~ - ~ 7 i d Br.xes of 2.doßen Safety l\m t 4Jd, bought to sell at .- «. .- 3d IS CoDJtmotion with the above Special Priccß we>ffer to make (m out ;be»t style nod anisb) Costumes tro* Cloth speowHy designed for Coat and Skirt, for 3O« complete. MITCHELL & TURNER.



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SSOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. -New Easy," "F. &N.," "Columbia, 5 LAWN MOWERS AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOEB, FOBKS, and all Garden TooU by .Best Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices of any firm in.AsSburtou. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING IAD TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opsned our New BcaBOD*B Supp'y o! FISHING TACKLE, and request an early inspection. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USJ WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYKRLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY Our Third Shipment tHs Season i<* Jußb Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay.