Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1898. Local and General.

Incandescent Lamps. — The gas-lamp at the Somerset corner was lit on Thursday night, an inoandeecent burner and mantle being used. The effect was wonderful, the single lighc making its illuminating power felt over a wide radius, The Fruit Scalk, — The Agricultural Department (says a Press Association telegram) point out that an eaßy method of avoiding the condemnation of imported Ecaly fruit is to brush the fruit. They state that that is easily done. Color Photography. — Much has been heard of the new method of color photo graphy now coming into vogue m Europe. There have been received from Home by an Auckland citizen four large photographs by the novel process, and he haß lent these to , the Art Society, who have added them to the works en view at the Choral Hall at the present time. The Rise m Prices. — The Ohriatohurch bakers have decided to raise the price of bread Id per loaf, to take effect on Monday next. The Auckland millers have advanced the quotation for flour and wheat meal to £13 10a per ton. At a meeting of Christ church milkmen on Thursday night it was decided to raise the price of milk to 41 per quart. Six of those present did not vote. Christian Endeavor — A well attended meeting of the Primitive Methodist Society was held m the church on Wednesday even ing — the Rev. G. H. Mann m the chair Arrangements were made for an Endeavor anniversary meeting to be held shortly, at which one of the items of interest will be a service of song, entitled "Bramble Bush." The election of officers took place, and conveners for the several Committees were appointed. Nev Stamps. — From official sources we learn that, so far, the following num ber of the new stamps have been printed, and are ready for sale: — id, 6,000,000 ; Id, 13,000,000 ; 2d, 60,000,000-; 2£ 1, 218,000; 3i, 300,000; 4d, 240,000 ; sd, 130,000 ; 6d, 903,000 ; 8d (on which there is a big run at present), 80,000 ; 93, 80,000 ; Is, 300,000 ; 2s, 70,000 ; and 53, 35,000. Of course, a very large number of these have already been sold. The Burnside Freezing Works — The Refrigerating Company (reports a Dunedm Presa Association telegram) has resolved to make additions to their works at Burnside to provide storage for 20,000 sheep, and a new Hercules refrigerator capable of freezing 1500 bbeep a day haa been ordered. The proportions assumed by the rabbit-freezing industry are shown by the fact of 53,000 rabbits being received on a recent Saturday. That m above the average, but large numbers are handled daily. The Wakatipu-Laira Collision. — A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that the oaße of Captain Smith, who was temporarily m command of the Waka tipu on the occasion of the collision with the Laira, was considered by the Directors of the Union Company on Thursday, when it was decided to reinstate him m command of the Wanaka, of which he was formerly captain. A recommendation to suspend Captain Smith's pilot exemption certificate was made by the harbormaster, but was simply received by the Boaid. Assessment Court.— There were but few objections for hearing by the Assessment Court yesterday, presided over by Mr C. A. Wray, S.M. Those m the Longbeach district were— William E. reduced £77, owing to the removal of a building j F. Casß, reduced from £2493 to £2216 ; S. Giles, reduced from £1078 to £1001 ; F. Sorint, reduced from £1480 to £1387; W. Huston and T. McKay, valuation sustained. No cases oame before the Court m the Tinwaid assessment, and, the Coldstream valuations were suetained, with the excep tion of one. Musical Union.— The membership of the recently formed Musical Union now embraces praotieally the whole of the musical talent of the district. Under the baton of Mr Llewellyn Owen the orchestra and chorus have undergone a good deal of hard practice, and it is now felt that their first concert may be given at an early date, at which Mendelssohn's beautiful motett, *' Hear my prayer," will form the principal item. The Society have introduced the plan of giving invitation concerts only, with the assistance of honorary members. By this means they hope to do away with the " caterwauling element," which is becoming & feature m the ordinary Ashburton audience. ' "Hanging" a Beer Thief.— An extra. ordinary affair was reported at Coolgardie from Woolgangt recently. A gang of settlers stationed there had a "tarpaulin muster" while put on the line, and 10s was collected* The subscribers deputed one James Mead to proceed to Woolgangi to procure and return with the value of the money m bepr. In course of time the messenger oame back, but without the liquor. His mates theroupon held a .court martial over the erring one, and sentenced him to be hanged, and Mead was immediately strung up ajud Iglp for some time suspended. When taken down by bis mates it was discovered that the viotim was m an insensible condition, and almost dead. Con- i siderable difficulty was experienced m taking the rope off the unfortunate man's neck, and some hours elapsed before he was brought round. Mead has now recovered from the effeota of hanging. 1 The Value of the Tdijbrculin Th&t.— ' It will be remembered that; some months ago the pedigree Shorthorn herd of oattle at the Canterbury Agricultural College Farm at Lincoln were subjected to the tuberculin test m order to ascertain whether any of them were suffering from tuberculosis or nob, and four of them reacted. These suspected animals were afterwards re-tested, and the first results were confirmed. The Board de cided that the animals should be slaughtered under aupervieion, and yesterday one of them, a fine young oow five or six years of age, was placed m the hands of a butcher. The animal waa opened m the presence of I the members of the Board, Mr J . R. Charl ton (lecturer on veterinary soience at the College), and the students. The tongue, throat, lunge, and liver, commonly the seats of the disease, were upon examination found i to be heaitHy, and it began to appear as if a perfectly sound animal had been needlessly destroyed. Further search Jby Mr Charlton, j however, discovered the presence of tuber culosis m a small mesentrjo gland, attaphed to the intestine*, and at the base of the udder. The leßions had been there for some time, and were encysted, or grown over by surrounding tissue. As the disease was thus localised Mr Obarlton declared the carcase I «s fib for human consumption,

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright.

The Greek Loan.

London, May 11 Router's agency reports that m Paris the Greek loan haa bien subscribed twenty-three and a half timas over, and m London the amount required has been twice subscribed. The Mataura's Cargo. Two thousand six hundred and nineteen bales of wool have been salvaged from the wreok of the Mataura, and operations have now been suspended for the season. Elections. Lord Ndwmark haa been eleotel un opposed for the vacancy m the Newmark division, Nottingham, caused by the retirement of Mr Finch-Hatton owing to ill health. Mr Henderson, Unionist, h&s been eleoted by a majority of 776 for West Stafford, replaoing Mr Hamar Bass, deceased. British Occupation of Wei-liai ; wei. mL , May 12 The Japanese evacnale Wei haiwel on June 7. A Highland infaDbry regiment and a Yorkshire regiment will garrison the place at the end of the year. A Royal Scandal. Berlin, May 11 The Coburg family have placed the Princess Phillipa, Prince Leopold's daughter, m a private asylum, and have have had Lieutenant Mettalich, her para mour, arrested on a charge of forging the signature of Princess Stephanie to bills for a heavy amount. The husband ot Princess Phillipa is suing fer a divorce.

Australian

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright The "Asat" Disturbance. Brisbane, May 12 Mr Wragge states that the *• Asat " disturbance is now between Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, the Kermadecs, Wellington and Chatham Islands.

The Rawene Trouble

United Press Association — By Elecfcrio v Telegraph Rawene, May 13 Hone Toia and the fifteen other Maori prisoners were brought up again at the local courthouse this morning, owing to the period for which they were remanded having expired here through the non-arrival of the steamer. Mr George Clendon, J.P., was on the bench. Inspector Hickaon applied for a further remand till Friday next, which was granted. Hone Toia thanked Inspector Hickson for the manner m which the prisoners have been treated Bince their arrest. Nkw Plymouth, May 13 ?}Hone Toia, the Bay of Islands chiaf, is said to have been at Parihaka about two years ago, and to have interviewed Te Whiti on the dog tax and other matters.

Lord Ranfurly.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, May 12 Lord Ranfurly and party are pas sengers by the Monowai, which sailed to day for Wellington. In view of Mr Chamberlain's reply to the question m the House of Commons, Lord Ranfurly did not care to say anything on the Orange matter.

Russian Duplicity.

PORT ARTHUR AND TA-LIEN WAN. THE PASSPORT SYSTEM TO BE ENFORCED. United Press Association — By Electrio Telegrop — Copyright. Pekin, May 12 The Russian Consul at Tientsin has notified his colleagues that he will not permit foreigners to land at Port Arthur or Ta-lien-wan until he has perused their passports. The Chinese and foreigners complain that this is a violation of the arrangement that they should be treated m the same manner as at the treaty ports.

A NEW RHODESIA.

A Chartered Company for Borneo. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Melbourne, May 12 A scheme is projected to exploit North and "West Borneo on Rhodesian lines. The Company will be known as the London and Melbourne Chartered Company. They propose to negotiate for the session of 40,000 square miles of territory.

The Wreck of the Maitland.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, May 12 At a public meeting, held m New castle, it was decided to recommend Russell, the hero of the Maitland disaster, for tfos Albert medal. A subscription for a testimonial was algo started. •Received Wakapuaka May 13, 9.40 a.m.» Guardian Office 10.49 a.m. : Sydney, May 13 The Newcastle and Hunter River Company will present Mr Russell, the hero of the Maitland disaster, with a gold watch and chain, and a free pass on their steamers for life, m recognition of his bravery. Received Wakapuaka May 13, 10 a.m., GpA^DfAN Office, £0.57 a.m. Sydney, May 13 At the inquest on the Maitland victims Captain Skinner stated he had been m the service of the Company for twenty-three years, and had made the trip to Newcastle eight thousand times. Tbis was his first mishap, and t was m the worst weather ever experienced, It would have been certain perdition to try to approach the coast,

THE LATEST

Australian,

United Press Association— By Elecfcrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka May 13, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.57 a.m. Federation. Sydney, May 13 Mr Reid, spaaking at Goulburn, said if the Federation Bill werejdefeated at the poll, he would still, do his 1 utmost to bring the coloeies together. He would even propose that New South Wales enter the present federation council. New South Wales was asked to make sacrifices that none of the other colonies would have to makp, and he could not take the responsibility of influencing calm and impartial con sideration by the people, but personally he wag prepared to make » sacrifice and vote for the Bill,

ALARMING STATS OF AFFAIRS IN ITALY.

A Revolution Feared.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Oopyrighb Reoelved Wakapuaka May 13, 9.15 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.4 a.m. Rome, May 12 Consequent on the disaffection of the railway employees, the Italian Govern ment has placed the whole of the rail way system under military control. Military officers are now superintending the traffic, and the army reservists now serving on the railways will resume their uniforms. A number of socialist newspaper editors have been arre3ted for inciting the people to revolt. Many Italians m Switzerland are returning to their own country, and are assembling at Chiasso, for the purpose of consider ing their attitude m regard to a revolutionary outbreak. London, May 12 The Times referring to the revolu tion states, upon the authority of a diplomatist intimately acquainted with the by-ways of the clerical policy, that the recognised aim of the Vatican is to collaborate with the socialist and republican parties with a view to secur ing the overthrow of the house of Savoy, ' m the hope that the establishment of a '-federal republic m Italy will pave the way for the re-establishment of the temporal power of the Pope.

THE GALES IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka May 13, 9 40 a.m. Guardian Office 10.49 a.m. Sydney, May 13 At the marine board enquiry into the wreck of the Hereward, the Captain stated that his compasses vtrere correct, and that the proper course was steered. He attributed the cause of the peculiar current to the storm.

The Abbatoirs Movement.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Napier, May 13 A joint Committee, representing the Napier and Hastings Borough Councils and the Hawse's Bay County Council, has de oided to recommend the erection of public abbatoira at Te Moana, the works to be superintended by Nelson Bros. The pro posal lacks unanimity, however, and it is very unlikely that the Napier Corporation will endorse the recommendation, the site proposed being considered too far from town.

THE WAIMATE ELECTORATE

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph. Timabtj, May 13 The Hon Major Steward is making a pre seseional tour of his electorate, speaking at the various centres. He reviews the work of last session, describes the measures left j over, indicates his approval of the Sunday Labor m Mines Bill, the Native Land Leas ing Bill, the Old Age Pensions Bill, the measures for the reform of the Upper House, and reform of local government, a house holder vote for municipalities (nob the Par liamentary franchise, as thia would give several votes to some houses) j eight hourß to apply also to Government employees, the Maßter and Apprentices Bill, and Young Persons Protection (optional). He expresses approval of the Government's financial ad ministration and of their land settlement policy, which has been largely applied m his electorate, and a further purchase is under negotiation. He reminded the electors that he had been instrumental m obtaining a number of votes for public works m the district, and received a vote of thanks and confidence.

The "Private Bar" Question.

Press Association —By Eleo trio Telegraph Timabu, May 13 The licensee of the .Criterion Hotel waa prosecuted to-day for a breach of section 161 of the Licensing Act, 1881, by selling liquor at an unauthorised " bar." The fact of the sale was admitted, the question was whether the place of sale was a bar within the meaning of the definition m the inter pretation clause as a place " open immed iately " to any street or public place. In this case the plage of sale was a room second from the street on the ground floor, and approached by a passage open to the street, the passage having a right angle m it, and folding doors at the inner end. The doors were open at the time of the sale m question. Mr Wray, 8.M., held that the lobby opened immediately to the street, bub the room did not, as a passage intervened, and dismissed thp pase. This test case waß brought before the Folioe Commission when sitting here by a dramatio incident,

FOOTBALL.

On Wednesday afternoon a match was played between teams representing the Hampstead and High Schools, and after a very good game resulted m a win for the High School.

RAKAIA v. ASHBURTON.

The match Rakaia v. Ashburton was played on the Rakaia Domain on Thursday afternoon. The home team won by 20 points to nil. The visitors were entertained m the evening, and lefb for home about eight o'cloclf.

Holloway's Pills and Ointment. The attention of all sufferers is drawn to these well-known remedies, for they possess conspicuous advantages aa a safe and reliable aid m all those emergencies to which travellers, emigrants and sailors are bo especially liable. They have been largely patronised by wayfarers by land and sea, i and m fact, by all classes ol uae communlt? to their very great advantage. The Pills are beyond all doubb one of the moat eseo«ve remedies ever discovered for oases of obßtinate constipation, confirmed mdi gestion and colic, complaints which are engendered by exposure and irregular feeding. The Ointment will be found of greatest aarvioe m oases of piles, aboesaeß, eryetpafee, and all kmds of local liberations

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Cape Verde Squadron. Further Uncertainty. Reported Movement for Peace The Forces at the Philippines. A Foreign Coaling Station Re quired. Madrid's Bread Supply. , A Quantity Destroyed by Fire. Spanish Finances j Proposed Increased Taxation Re jected. | Further Rioting. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph. —Copyright. Madbid, May 11 The Queen Regent has issued a decoration to the captain of the Lafayette. ' . , May 12. A nre m the city has destroyed a week's bread supply. Senor Sagasta, Premier of Spain, replying to a deputation from the Re publicans, said that Spaniards were ready to sacrifice their interests and principles to save the nation. The Chamber has declined to sanc tion an increase of 20 per cent, m taxation. Rioters at Logrono pillaged the food stores, and a mob of women, armed with axes and choppers, compelled the cavalry to retire. Washington, May 12 Mr Long, Secretary of the Navy, doubts the accuracy of the report that the Cape Verde tquadron is at Oadiz, and until the information is verified the instructions issued to Commodore Sampson will not be altered. The cruiser Charleston has been de spatched with 150 tons of ammunition for the fleet operating under Admiral Dewey at the Philippines. General Merritt has been appointed to the command of the troops which are to support Admiral Dewey at the Philippines. The Senate has directed the Naval Committee to inquire as to the possi bility of obtaining a suitable coaling station m foreign waters, and has also sanctioned the formation of a volunteer signal corps of 1000 men. London, May 12 The Telegraph states unofficially that the Foreign Ambassadors at Washing ton are discussing a movement m favor of peace.

Troops for the Philippines.

Spain Under Martial law. Bread Riots Spreading and Loot ing" General.

Received Wakapuaka May 13, 9 a»ml Guabdian Office, 9.44 a.m. Washington, May 12 The American Prize Court at Key West has condemned the capture o£ the Spanish steamer Buena "Ventura and has ordered her release. General Merritt, who goes as Com« raander-in- Chief of the American Army for the occupation of the Philippines takes a first instalment of fifteen hun dred troops. The first transports to be employed are the steamers Australia and Oity of Pekin, whilst the City of Sydney sails next week. * Madrid, May 12. The whole of Spain is now under martial law. The bread riots arg spreading and the looting 'of business places has become general, " ' Received Wakapuaka May 13, 11.15 a.m. Guabdian Offioe 11.35 ». m . •'. Washington, May Jg. The American Prize Court has ordered the release of the Spanish steamer Migueljoner, captured off Havana. ' ■ " Hong Kong, May 12 The British gunboat Esk has been despatched from Hankow to Shaski, where rioting has recently taken place,,'

THE ABHBUHTON GrUABDIAN .* FKIDA*, MAY 13 1898,



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CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCIJ, Ashburton. FRIDAY-Short Service, 7. 30 p.m. Choir Practice, 3 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES (May 15). a.m — Morniog Prayer and Holy Com- M fesa.munion. 3 ,3.30— H01y Baptism. Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. NOTICE. mHE Runners who deliver the Guardian X to regular subscribers will not m ■ future Bell single copies. These oan bs obtained from the runners engaged ior that purpose, and the Agents— Messrs Jonee, Sounness, Mareden, Williams, and Mrs Adams. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A DVERTISEMENTS nob exceeding .ZjL sixteen words will be charged for at the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If to tbe booked the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpenoe. Advertisements oosting under five shillings cannot ba booked, except lo regular olients.



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