PHASES OF THE MOON.

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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1898.

The writer of a number of moat in teresting articles, entitled " The Indus trial North," which THE INDUSTRIAL havo appearel m NORTH. London Times re-

cently, points- out m his concluding ebservations tbab on the whole the great industries of the North of England are maintaining a great population m a degree of physical comfort and woll-being that compares very favourably indeed with the state of things that prevailed a generation ago. As to this fact no doubt is enter tained by those whose memory carries them back to the early sixties. The character of the average working man's house has changed greatly for the better. The accommodation is larger, and the rooms are very much better furnished than used to be the case. To say that there is much taste dis played m the choice of the furniture or ornaments of the artisan's homo, would indeed be going too far. But it is only within the last 30 years that m those respects the standards of classes much above him iv the social scale have been redeemed from barbarism of the worst type. The parlcur of the engineer, the ironworker, the boilernaaker, or the textile worker is m a great number of cases eminently respectable, containing many pieces of furniture of very much the same general character as would b« found iv the best room of a fairly well-to-do shopkeeper's or clerk's dwelling, in cluding very often a pianoforte or harmonium ; and when it fails to possess the air of perfect comfort, commonly does so only by reason of the fact that except m honor of a visitor, and on full-dress occasions, the family prefer to occupy the kitchen. In the vicinity of several of the largest manufacturing towns (the writer goes on to say) pleasant residen tial suburbs, away from the smoke and noise of the neighborhood of tbo work shops, are very largely inhabited by artisans, who reach their work and return from it by cheap trains, tram cars or omnibuses. No doubt the rents of these abodes are appreciably higher than what their occupants or their fathers used to pay, but they are well worth the difference, and the family incomes of the artisians who inhabit them are quite well able to meet that difference, to pay for comfortable and respectable clothing for father, mother, and children, to keep a table supplied with all the necessities of healthy nourishment and something more, and, very commonly, to provide for an annual holiday of several days at the seaside. It is by no means t only the most skilled workmen whose domestic circumstances are or may be of this favorable description. There are, no doubt, at all the chief centres of manu facturing industry many hundreds, and at many of the smaller centres several scores of first-rate artisans whote wages run from 40s to 503 a week or even more, and who would be able, by living carefully, and especially if blesaed with an economical wife, to keep themselves and a family of mode rate size m abundant comfort, besides putting by something against a rainy day. But the excellent homes and general material well-being are far from being confined to the households of first-rate artisans with families of moderate size. They are enjoyed by very large numbers of families, the heads of which are no more than good ordinary skilled workmen, earning from 38s to 3Q», and often not 60 much »a fbo lover figure.

Local and General.

* Mr Soosie MaoKenjhe.— Mr Scobie Mac- KeDzie has received news of the death of his mother m Dunedin, and has left Wellington for the South. She was ninety-two yeais of age.

Sfringburn — The gale at Springburn last night waß very severe and shunting opera tions were carried out with difficulty. The guard of the train was once blown off the platform of a carriage but received no m jut y. Damage bt Grass Fires Mr Wason haß presented a petition to Parliament from John Gardiner, of Rakaia, claiming compen sation for grass and fencing destroyed by a fire caused by sparks from a railway engine. Band of Hope —The monthly meeting of the Wesleyan band of Hope was held on Monday evening. An excellent programme of aongs, reoitations, and readings was pro- Vm' cnair was 00CH P»ed by the Rev. K. laylor, who gave a short address. Hospital Return.— During the month o f A U ?t P atient ß received treatment at the ABhburton Hospital. On the first of the month there were 4 m the hospital, and 22 were admitted during the month ; 7 were discharged, and 1 died, leaving 18 m the hospital on June 30. Canterbury. Jockey Cltjb»— Ab the meet ing of the Canterbury Jookey Club Com mittee on Tuesday evening, further corres pondence was reoeived from the Ashburton Kaoing Club m regard to the Crescent case, and it was resolved to hold a special meet ing to consider the same this evening. Vessel Ashore.— A Press telegram states that the postmaster at Collingwood reports a barque ashore ab Farewell Spit. He is unable to ascertain the name of the steamer. TheOhau was approaching the lighthouse this morning, and the lighthouse keeper had been instructed to signal her to render assistance to the barque.

Oddfellows' Social — The Ashburton ' Lodge of Oddfellows hold their anniversary social to-night, which will no doubb attract as large an attendance as this function has done on former occasions. The social committee have mode every arrangement to ensure the pleasure and comfort of dancera and non-danoera alike. The catering is m oompetent hands, and Mies Bessie Simmondß' i band supplies the music j Bicycles on the Railway.— An amend ment of the Government railways traffic regulations haß been made providing that bicycleß accompanying passengers must be fully and legibly addressed with the name and destination of passenger, and be ad the railway etation at least ten minutes before the advertised time of departure of the train by whioh they are co be carried. la the cancelled regulations the time specified was fifteen minutes. Hockey —The Asbburton Hockey Club B team will play the return match with the Tinwald B team on their ground, Tinwald Domain, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. The follow ing players will form the Ashburton team : —Forwards— E. Cambridge, F. Gale, E. O'Sullivan, R. Oongreve, A. Mitchell ; half backs—o. Andrews, W. Potter, N. Jones ; three-quarters— H. E. Bonnington, A. G. Barton ; goal keeper— L. F. Andrswes. Emergencies— o. Willis, A. McOallum, A. Hopkins*

Anti -Vaccination. — Efforts are to be made to establish an Anti-Vacoination Society m Wellington (says the N.Z. Times). The members of the Society declare that " if it) is neceaaary to inoculate to prevent one disease, the same would apply to all other infectious diseases." The plan of campaign to be followed contemplates a very small contribution, say a penny per week per member, to form a fund to be used m defraying costs, fines, etc, attached to the members who object to vaccination. Ashborton Coursing Ctra.— A meet ing of the Ashburton Coursing (;lub was held •last evening m the Commercial Hotel— all stewards present, and Mr Marchant Digby m the chair. Payment of stakes run at Pendarvea was passed. It was resolved to hold the final meeting of the season on Ihursday, July 28, at Longbeach, for all ages, at £1 each with added money, which will make a valuable stake, and a cur^^iU also ba _fliv-o» , ..t« «.iio - winner. Full particulars will be advertised m a few days. This being ihe lasb stake of the season noursing men should lose no time m getting their dogs m training, A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Grigg for the kind offer of bis paddocks to course upon. Mr M. Digby was elected judge and Mr M. Healy slipper.

Military Instruction.— There is a feeling on the parb of many well-wishers of the

volunteer movement m New Zealand (say» the New Zealand Herald) thab the Govern ment should follow the excellent example of the Tasmanian Government, and establish a school of military instruction. Under ihe system existing ia Tasmania, a selection of volunteer commissioned and non-com missioned officers m the colony is ma''e by bhe commandant each year. The officers undergo a month's training at Hobarfc under the instructors of ihe Permanent Forces, and cectificateß are awarded according to bhe number of marks obtained. The com missioned officers receive a lodging allowance of 6a a day, and the non-commissioned officers are provided wibh free quarters ab bhe Permanent Arbillery barracks. The school has already burned oub a large number of very efficient officers.

The Mountain Elk. — In an interesting lebber bo the Post on acclimabiaation m New Zealand, Major FergUßon, who haa jusb returned Home after a prolonged sbay m I New Zealand, says:— " Having been for several years m Canada and the United I States, and passed some months m bhe I Rockiea with my rifle, I conßider that the wapiti (or elk, aa bhe fankees call it) would make a splendid addition to bhe game lisb of the colony. The climate and country are admirably suited for this magnificent deer, which spends the summer on the high ranges near the snow level, and oomes lower aa winter advances. I should think wapiti mighb be easily obtained from bhe Yellow stone Park, America's national game preserve, where, and on bhe Pacific slope, they grow to a greaber sijse than m Britiah Columbia. The wapiti are rapidly being killed oub m bheir nabive haunts, and oannob lasb for very many years longer except m Yellowstone Park. Surely ib would be a fine bhing for the Acclimatisation Society m years to come to point to New Zealand aa the only place m the world where they existed m a truly wild abate, and ib might be thab m the future large sums would be spent m the colony by sportsmen anxious bo obtain specimens of animals not to be procured elsewhere."

We beg to notify thab we have secured the Sub-Agency for the celebrated Masses- Harris Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowesb cash prices or eaay terms to suit oustomers. One good second-hand bicycle for sale, nearly new. Price, £13 10a ; guaranteed. — Craiohbad and Berryman, he leading Tailora and Outfitters, Aahburton.

The Nelson Poisoning Case.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Nelson, July 4. The inquest touohing the death of Miss Stoney, who died on June 18, was' resumed to-day. The inquiry had been adjourned bo obtain Mr 8 key's report) of the analyais of the contentß of the stomach and the porridge used on the occasion of death. The Coroner announced to-day thab the analysis had disclosed arsenio, and that therefore the inquiry would be lengthy and searching. No important evidence has yet been taken, bub Mr Skey and Detective Neill (who has been here for a forbnight) have yet to be examined. July 5. The inquest relative to the mysterious death of Miss Sboney was resumed to-day, a close inquiry being made owing to the presence of arsenio m the vomit. Mrs Bristow, a sister of the deceased, was examined m bed. She deposed that she had a suspicion thab she had been poisoned by these who had attempted to Bet fire bo bhe premises a few days previous to Saturday, June 18, when the members of the family were taken ill. She named a young man as the peraon sußpecbed, and probably he will be called. The iDquesb is likely bo extend over to-morrow. Mr Skey's evidence as to the analysis of the stomach, etc, has yet to oome. Altogether twenby-five witnesses will have been examined. Thtre is greao excite m«Rt (0 tOWB regarding *ht myiterv,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph. _, „ Welling* jn, July 5. The Council met at 2 30 p.m. LEAVE OP ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Twomey for fix days. THE LUNATICS ACT. A Committee was set up on the motion of Mr E. 0. J. Stevens to inquire into the work ing of certain eections of the Lunatics Acb, with a view to getting information on certain anomalies m the measure which provides for supervision by the Public Trustee m cases where committees of management were ap» pointed after strict enquiry by the Supreme Court. THE COUNCIL REFORM BILL. ' The Legislative Council Reform Bill was i discharged from the Order Paper, and the second reading made an order of the day for Friday. NEW BILLS. The Companies Winding Up Bill and Juries Act Amendment Bill were set down for the next afternoon.

FISHERIES CONSERVATION BILL. Mr Walker moved the second reading of the Fisheries Conservation Act Amendment Bill. He explained that the provisions of the measure were the outcome of the Acclimatisation Societies' Conference m Wellington last year. The changes proposed m the law were not numerous and merely oarried out the principles whioh already exist m legislation. It was his intention to remit the measure to a small committee with power to sib jointly with a similar com mittee from the Lower House m order that recommendations on the lines of further legislation might be arrived at. The motion was agreed to after a short debate. ANIMALS PBOTEOTION BILL. The^ Animals Protection Bill, largely a consolidating measure, wan also read a second time. The Minister announced that the measure would also be considered by a Committee. The Council rose at 4 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 5 , The House met at 2.30 pm. i PRESENTING THE ADDRESS TO THE GOVERNOR. The House adjourned shortly afterwards m order thab the Address-in-Keply might be I presented to the Governor. I On resuming, the Speaker read His Excellency's reply. MINISTERS AND THE POLICE COMMISSION. Mr Taylor asked the Speaker whether the privilege of the House entitled members to decline to answer questions before a Royal Commission. The question referred to the refusal of the Premier and the Minister of Justice to give evidence before the Police Commission. The Speaker said thab he would give no opinion regarding the powers of a Royal Commission. The question submitted to him was one of law, but if Mr Taylor would see him nexb morning he would look into the matter. The Premier said that the Speaker might be able to deal with another quesbioa. It was a constitutional question, and was as follows : —When His Excellency set up a Royal Commission could the Commissioners give a member of Parliament copies of the evidence of ita proceedings for him to use for the purpose of compiling a book for a private purpose, and to use it for his personal ends, whilab other members were debarred from doing this.

The Speaker was understood to say that notice would require to be given of thia question. SESSIONAL COMMITTSKS. The Premier accepted Captain Russell's proposal to add Mr Brown and MrftTcerUlre to the Native Affairs Committee, but declined to add the name oi Mr G. Hutchiaon to the Public Accounts Committee. Captain Russell pointed out that one of the Opposition members (Mr J. Allen) woukL-nci~..fc.e.-J»«*« — *«- ~n*uno.. tima_ and pSssibly not at all this Bession, which" would reduce the representation of the Opposition on the Committee to four. The Goyernmeub had nerer given a proper insight into the finances of the colony, and had so held back information that" it was utterly impossible for members to grasp what the true position of the finanoe waß. There was a growing distrust among the people m the state of the finance of the colony which would be added to by such aotions as refusing the Opposition fair representation on the Public Accounts Committee. The Premier said that he would have been willing to have substituted another member for Mr Allen had the Opposition not) for gotten thab Mr Hutchison bad defied the House and refused to be bound as to secret nutters coming before the committee. As leader of the House, he, on public grounds, could not bring private and Becreb informa. bion before the Committee upon which there waß a member who refused to be bound to secrecy concerning sqch information. There was ne necessity for setting up a Committee to inquire into the finances of the colony. ' The very faob of setting up such a Com mittee would create disirusb.

In bhe debate which followed, Mr Buchanan pointed oub that ib waa peculiar thab ib was only on the Public Accounts Committee thab the Government wanted overwhelming representation. The Minister of Lands denied the charge. The representation was fair, and he added thab bhe Government welcomed bhe fullesb investigation.

Mr Massey said thab the proportion of Opposition members m bhe House was two? fifths, and bo give them six oub of fifbeen members ov a committee was fair represen tation. On a division the amendment to add Mr Hutchison's name was lost by 40 bo 26. CHARITABLE AID. In reply to a question, the Premier said thab the aubjecb of charibable aid would necessarily be dealt . with m the Local Government Bill. \ The House adjourned ab 5.30 p.m., and I resumed ab 7 30 p m. CAPTAIN TAIROHILD'S FUNERAL. Ib waa agreed on the motion of the Premier, thab the house ab rising adjourn till 3 oclook iaaead of 2.30 nexb day, so thab members who wished to mighb be able to abbend Capbain Fairchild'a funeral. workers' compensation fob accidents BILL- The Workers Compensation for Accidents Bill was read a second time on the motion of bhe Premier, and referred bo the Labor Bills Committee. "WAGES PROTECTION BILL. The Wages Protection Bill was considered m committee. In bhe eub-seotion defining employer as "any person, company or looal authority employing any worker fqr hire or reward to perform any kind of skilled or unskilled manual labor," Mr Moore moved to strike oub bhe word •' local," The Premier who waa m charge of the Bill, objeoted to the amendment, on the ground bhab if it were carried ib would nullify the exisibing law under which the Government deducted 5 per cenb from the salaries of public servants -for retiring allowances. Mr Montgomery suggesbed that bhe words "or other" should be inserted between •• local " and " authority." Mr Smith moved as a prior amendment to insert after the words •• employer means " Che worda " the Governor or any Minister acting for on behalf of Her Majesty's Government within the colony of New Zealand." The Premier objected to the inbroduobion I °f changes which he said would jeopardise the Bill m anobher place. Captain Russell said bhab the Opposi tion had no intention to prejudice the iiiil, bub wished to see the Crown placed m the same position aa any other em ployer.

The Premier moved to report progress: and asked leave to sib again. I After some discuasion the motion was withdrawn and the committee divided on Mr Smiths amendment, ages 3Q, noes Mr Moore'a amendment was also neea tived. " 6 Mr Montgomery moved to add to the olause defining "worker" the words "and »U workmen m the Government) employ " [ If»g»tiyed oa » divhion j »yei SO, bosV}^ j

On clause 3 — " No money to be deducted' from wages for accident insurance policies." Captain Russell suggested that means should be found to enable employers and workmen to come to an arrangement for covering the workers during the hours men may have to work. The clause passed without amendment. On the motion of the Premier, clause 6, exempting co-operative workers from the scope of the Bill, was struck out, and the Bill ordered to be read a third time next day. MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE REFOBM BILL. In moving the second reading of the Municipal Franchise Reform Bill the Premier aaid thab it was based on the constitutional principle of investing the people with authority to control affairs. The backward ness of municipal government m New Zealand was due to the narrowness of the muuioipal franchise, which the Bill proposed to widen m the interest of civil .*nd sanitary progress. If the existing restrictions were removed, and the franchise extended, he believed that they would have better administration, and the overcrowding of Blums and their aocom panying disadvantages would be done away with. He described m detail the provisions of the Bill. Mr Crowther said that he was desirous of supporting the Bill to a certain extent though not altogether, because it would increase the number of irresponsible voters. Mr Gilfedder argued that extension of the franchise was justified by the fact that if thousands of town residents now without the franchise were to leave the towns, those who wished property to be the only qualifi cation would discover that their own votes would be of very little value. Mr Fißher, as one who had for years been Mayor of Wellington, welcomed the Bill at providing a much-needed measure of muni* cipal reform. The existing system had resulted m stagnation. Mr McGowan said that the Bill was one that ahould be supported by all who favored truly liberal legislation, as it proposed to give votes to payers of rent and yet was just to owners of property. He would extend the principle of the Bill to harbor boards. Mr O'Regan complimented the Govern ment on introducing the Bill as he considered the whole question of local government reform hinged on an extension of the municipal franchise. Mr R. Thompson said that all agreed that some degree of reform was necessary, but the Bill went too far. He thought that it would have been sufficient had the franchise been extended to householders. Mr J. Hutcheson said that the arguments against the Bill were singularly reminiscent of those levelled at manhood suffrage when it was first proposed, and would be found equally groundless. He held thai; there was nothing revolutionary m the measure. Mr Hogg said that it was one of the measures which had for years been demanded by the country.

Mr Crowther aaid that he wan desirous of supporting the Bill to a certain extent though nob altogether, because ib would increase the number of irresponsible voters. Mr Gilfedder argued that extension of the franchise was justified by the fact that if nhousands of town residents now without the franchise were to leave the towns, those who wished property to be the only qualifi cation would discover that their own votes would be of very little value. Mr Fisher, as one who had for years been Mayor of Wellington, welcomed the Bill at providing a much-needed measure of muni cipal reform. The existing system had resulted m stagnation. Mr McGowan said that the Bill was one that ahould be supported by all who favored truly liberal legislation, as it proposed to give votes to payers of rent and yet was just to owners of property. He would extend the principle of the Bill to harbor boards. Mr O'Kegan complimented the Govern ment on introducing the Bill as he considered the whole question of local government reform hinged on an extension of the municipal franchise. Mr R. Thompson said that all agreed that some degree of reform was necessary, but the Bill went too far. He thought that it would have been sufficient had the franchise been extended to householders. Mr J. Hutcheson said that the arguments against the Bill were singularly reminiscent of those levelled at manhood suffrage when it was first proposed, and would be found equally groundless. He held thai; there was nothing revolutionary m the measure. Mr Hogg said that it was one of the measures which had for years been demanded by the country. Mr Holland did not see his way to vote for the Bill as it stood, and thought that the extension of the franchise should be limited to householders. On the motion of Mr Meredith the debate was adjourned, and the House rose at 12.30 a.m.

CONVALESCENT WARD.

The following subscription has been received : — Amount advertised . . £288 '2 4 Ashburton Club . . 2 2 0 £290 4 4

COWAN'S DRAMATIC COMPANY

♦ The Cowan Dramatic Company open their season at Ashburton on Friday evening m the well-known play "The Silver King." The company played ib on Monday evening At Oa.ma.ru, and -we learn from our exchanges that all the parts were well taken. The North Oiago Times cays: — Wilfred Denver waa played by Mr H. J. Grattan, and his conception of the part only lacked a little vigour to make it equal to the best. He was twice called before the curtain at the close -vr J %r a tr ? V« n the P arb of "The Spider" Mr W. H. Cowan at all times acted the part of the deep schemer well. Me N. Holloway as " Jaikes " acted splendidly, and his sallies were several times warmly applauded. Miss Maud G wynne as Nellie Denver gave a fine representation, and she, too, was soon a favourite with the house. The other parts were weJI sustained, and the verdict of all who saw the production was that ib was a good performance, and worthy of a crowded house. Details as to prices, etc., will be found m another column. The piece named above is very popular, and should attract a large audience.

ENGLAND AND AMERICA.

CABLE NEWS.

♦- CELEBRATING TBE « FOURTH " IN CANADA. United Press Association— By Blectdo Telegraph— Copyright Ottawa, July 5 The military celebrated July 4, the American flag flying together with the British. Thig is regarded as a unique incident. A similar demonstration was made at Burlington, America, where 500 troops from Canada were present.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Shanghai, July 4 The commander of a French war ship at I£wangshauwan, m China, has flogged twenty natives for refusing to furnish supplies to his ship. .

THE MARCH AND EXPEDITION

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, July 4 The Standard states that Captain Marchsmd's French expedition, the object of which was Faßhoda, on the White Nile, has arrived at Bor, a town on the Nile 150 miles north of Khartoum. Captain Marchand has entered into communication with the Khalifa.

News m Brief.

The Walter A. Wood Company (David Thomas, agent) advertise a drill trial at Rakaia for Thursday next, m Mr John Gardiner's paddock.

Hollo way's Pills and Ointment. A great blessing to humanity is without doubt a medicine composed of ingredients that, whilst it eradicates the germs of disease, strengthens the Bystem. Holloway's Pillb act m this manner, and m general debility, mental depression and nervous irritability there is no remedy which operates so beneficially. They purify the blood, give tone to the stomach and thoroughly regener ate the system. They are mild m operation, although mosb powerful m removing disease. Delicate females and young children can take them with safety and benefit. It would be 'difficult to enumerate all the advantages to be derived by taking these wonderful pills. No household should be without them, for there is no complaint whioh they cannot cure or relieve.

Don't Cough.— Belief can be obtained immediately. Use "Kkating's Cough Lozenges " — well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove the o&use without any after effect ; the most delioate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease— -one or twp at bed time onaucei wit, Sold every whero m tini I 15*4 c»ib,

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

♦ An Ezoitiag Naval Engage moat. The Spanish Vessels Forced Oa Shore ia Flames- United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Washington, Jnly 5, The destruction of Admiral Oerveras' squadron on Sunday completely altered the situation. Admiral Sampson allowed Admiral Cerveras to make hia exit, and the flagship leading they passed the sunken Merrimac m single file, the Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo and two torpedo boat de stroyers following, making westward. Shot and shell from the American war* ships swept the Spanish vessels. The Indiana, lowa, Texas and Oregon pursued the Cristobal Colon for 60 miles. Admiral Oerveras' guns were well served. The Spaniards headed off the coast and attempted to run be* tween two ships, the lowa and Texas. The latter closed up the gap, keeping up a soathing fire. They raced for three thousand yards, and were then forced to go ashore all ablaze. The Texas and Indiana attacked the Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo. Sooner than yield the Spanish fleet fought des perately and bravely, but when on fire m their entire length they were forced to go ashore twenty miles from the start. The Spanish torpedo boat de stroyers repeatedly struck the Glouces ter and attempted to torpedo the Indiana. Shells from the latter sent one destroyer a burning battered wreck ashore. The other destroyer was aban doned, the crews struggling to reach the shore. Admiral Sampson reports that he captured 1,300 prisoners, including Admiral Cerveras, who was wounded. The American loss was one man killed and two men wounded.

A Short Truce.

Stampede of Santiago Citisens. The Bombardment to %c Besnmed Failing Capitulation- Reinforcements for the Spaniards Rebel Troops to Intercept, Spanish Losses— Trenches Filled with Dead. Warships Ashore and Sur rendered. Ceroras' Pluck- Washington Mad with Delight Cerveras Rescued from Drowning and a Prisoner. Reported Surrender of Santiago. American Warships Unscathed m the Fight. Camara's Fleet. United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka July 6, 9.5 a m Gvabdian Office 9.50 a.m.

Washington, July 5 General Shafter has granted the Spaniards a truce until noon to-day. The inhabitants of Santiago, to the number of 20,000, are leaving.the city, which will be bombarded at noon to day, unless the Spaniards capitulate; Lieutenant-General Pando, with 5000 Spanish troops, who is marching to reinforce the troops at Santiago, is now six milea from the city. General Garcia, with 3000 rebel troops, and Colonel Lawton, have been detailed to prevent his further advance. The Spanish losses are believed to be 2000. The trenches around Santiago are filled with dead. Admiral Sampson has reported to the Washington authorities that the Cristobal Colon has been driven ashore and has surrendered. The gunboat Eulate and the torpedo boat destroyers Furor and Plutor are ashore near Santiago.

During the engagement 450 Span lards were killed, 160 wounded, and 1,600 taken prisoners by the American warshipß within two hours of leaving Santiago Harbour. The cruisers Vizcaya, Infanta Mana Teresa, and of the Almiranta Oquendo, together with two torpedo boats, were ashore and ablate fifteen miles west of Morro Castle. Admiral Sampson has sent a guard to save the Spanish aailors when they reach shore from being subjected to the ferocity of the Cubans. _ Prior to leaving Santiago, Admiral Oerveras said he would take his chance at sea, and sink fighting, m preference to dying like a rat entrapped. President McKinley has sent a telegram to Admiral Sampson convey ing to him and the fleet the thanks of the American nation for the signal victory. The population m Washing ton is m a frenzy of delight. Details of the naval engagement show that the Spaniards never made the slightest offer of surrender, even when the vessels were sinking. A boat sent by the American cruiser Gloucester rescued Cerveras andaeveral oncers of the Viscaya from drowning. The Captain of the American vessel warmly congratulated the Spanish prisoners on the gallantry they dis played. J Latest news states that the Cristobal h £ ™ Bof8 o fi S hfcin g desperately, and 'heTJmted States warships Oregon and Brooklyn were m hot pursuit. It is also reported that Santiago ha« urrendered. S •

The whole of the American ship* were uninjured during the engagement. Ihe first instalment of American troops to occupy the Philippines have arrived at Manilla. • n SUEZ, July g.

TBE ABBBimtON aOABDIAa: WEDNESDAY, JULY 6,' 1898



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Business Notices. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. mHE LEADING ESTABLISHMENT 708 FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, TIES, COLLARS, GLOVES, ! ETC. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. & i CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH. Aahburton. WEDNEBDAY — G.F.S. 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY— Meeting of the St. Stephen's Guild m the Schoolroom 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY — Service of induction of new Choristers 7.30 p.m ; Choir practice 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. (10th July.) B.3o— Holy Communion, 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 3 30— Holy Baptism. 6.30 — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



P. FERBIMAN. J FOR SALE. V J "I" HAVE Received instructions from Mr W. H. Robikson to sell his very desirable residence, situated on tho N.E. Town Belt, m close proximity to the High School, con- taining Seven Rooms, with a detached Waßhhouse, complete, with a range and copper builb m m briok, together with $-aore of land and a three-atalled Stable. (The Land is well stocked with choioo Fruit Ticca, and is watered by a water r»oe# Liberal terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. ISO ACRES of Land|for Cropping, j Apply. F, FERRIMAN. TO LET. (TWO ACRES LAND at AUenton, with a good Four-Roomed House and Soullery. Rent — 9s per wet,-. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, WILLIAM STREET. A Comfortable Seven-Roomed House, with Scullery and Copper. Ac present occupied by Mr H. C. Pbrct") F FERMMAN. TO LET. WAKANDI ROAD.! HOUSE containing Five Rooms, and 3 acrea of Land. Lately occupied by Mr H, Cameron. F. FERRIMAN. SEED WHEAT. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, TubJ oan and Huatera. Grown on heavy Laud, F. FEKRIMAN. FOR SALE. HOUSE AND QUARTER- ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from Mr H. J. Tasker to sell his desirable residence, containing Four Roomß and Soullery, situated m Cox Street, together with Loosebox, Chaffhouae and Fowlhouse erected on thegproperty. F. FJBftRTMAN. FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that very desirable block of land containing about Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Bolt and adjoin* ing Mr W. H. Oollini. For anyone m search ot a 'property "on which to build thia one ia well worthy of an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. BONE DUST. The Best and most profitable Fertilizer that oan be applied to the soil, benefiting not only the first orop but several succeed- ing oneß. A few shillings per acre epent m bonedust often enriches the farmer tenfold,' and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms m myjhandi for Sale :— 500) 250 > ACRES 100) All Situated m Good Localities, and any- one m searoh of a property either for farm- ing purposes or as an investment would do well to inspect the above] F. FERRIMAN. Do noSiepe/watfeci/A oqyany gfffiei/p//afionsA 1 * /ns/s/ on nar/n& 1| { XAw*nfi4Cofdancfsi/vtrMrf*to) I CEVioji/ofißiimfprm Meyareparea/u/im/esme * fttefysf moneys/to* , experience cap Jbm la/yesfsa/e/nAusf/z/am. ifrSOLD BY ALL GROCERS ,



INDrANA BICYCLE COMPANY. Indianapolis, Ind. U.S.A. AID IN CAPITAL— OISE MILLION DOLLARS, TN the construction of our \ machines three prime faotors have been con- ■idered throughout, simplicity, universality, and strength. Subordinate to these we have giren careful attention to lightnesß, grace and modern ideas, end w. oordUUy invite th« most critical attentloa to our new models, every feature of which has been submitted to exhaustive tests to demonstrate its practicability before adoption. FRAMES. THE snecess of the tubing used m '97 Waverleys has been amply demonstrated by its record during the season past. The fact that not a single Waverley frame has broken during the entire year speaks volumes for its quality, and we continue the use of the beat grade of high-carbon Albany weldteas steel tubing In Waverley frames for 1898, with flush joints of drop forged steel throughout, preferring to placa nur dependence upon th>s more expensive BUT OWL I PROPER CONSTRUCTION FOll BICYCLES of the highest standard, ra'her than to use the substitutes now commonly resorted to by many makers s who have aimed to reduce costs at the expense of quality. In our Ladles' frame we have naed special tubing of 16 gauge at the loop where the strain is greatest, _ drawn down to 22 s»auge at the head, thus combining the maximum ot strength with the minimum of weight* FORKS. OCJR new fork is constructed of the same tubing as that used m the frara?, with a forged steel arched crown hollowed out for lightnesas. It was designed and perfected m our own factory, and we claim' for it not only graceful appearanoe and lightness, but it Is the strongest fork croirn ever made. BEARINGS, E-JPEOIA.L attention has been given to the bearings of our 1893 machines, with .---the result that we hive secured great simplicity, perfect interchangeability, perfect alignment, perfect oncentrioity, an i perfect protection from dust. In further developing the principle adopted by m last year for adjusting by slid- ing instead of by threaded cones, we have devised a universal cone, fitting either side of the front or roar wheel, and having a double face with two ball races. It can be pub on the mac'ilne In eight different places or ways, thus making it impossible to assemble the bearings incorrectly. The cones are prevented from turning on tho axles by contact between their knurled faces and the knurled surfaces of the nuts which adjust them. Especial attention is silled to the dvs 1 ; proof qualities of all the bearings on the machine as being the most effective proteation yet applied to bicycle construction. They have surpassed any ideal and are as potent as they are evtient. The balls rell en the inner face of the cone, while large felt w^hers, held m place by dust o vps, have a long bearing raat on the outside racs, thua forming a valve seat Dnst or water coming agiinst this washer only tends to press it more tigh'ly against the race, closing the bearings more effectively against its entrance. All the bearings throughout the entire bicycle are ball retaining, and tho axles and all beari ig parfca are large, strong, and constructed of special stock. CRANK HANGER. THE principle of the bearings m this part of the machine Is exactly the same as m the hubs. The adjustment Is entirely on the left hand aid j, and is made positive by a plunger inserted ir. the crank, which engages one of a circle of tmall holes m the face of the sleeve. The adjustment of these bearings Is very dslloato, the distance between the holes representing I*2ooo of an inch. SPROCKETS. DURING the past year we have spent much time and money upon the improve- ment of the sprocket tooth form, and have finally arrived at perfection never before accomplished. It will be noticed that m engaging the sprocket, our chain does not slide into its seat by the aid "f a guide roller either on the chain or the sprocket, but simply takes its exact pi ice. In other words, it walks m and walks out of the sprocket m the same manner as a man puts his foot down and lifts it from the ground. In consequence of this no friction is caused, and each link of the chain pulls on the sprocket tooth only a part of the load, while wirh less perfect construction the link slides into place, carrying alone all the load during the time it takes for this action, tending thus to stretch the chain unduly. This small etretch at each joint is continually adding to the total length of the chain until finally Its pitch and the pitch of the sprocket are so different that the ohain cm only run on the points of the tee! h, grinding and cutting until both chain at d sprocket are useless. A practical illustration of the perfection of our chains and sprockets may be found m the appearance of a sprocket after it has been running several months, a layer of dust will always be found from the pitch line to the top of each tooth, showing conclusively the absence of grinding action usually "present m ohain transmission. TO the production of our new models we have unstintingly devoted our besb efforts and ripest ideas. In its construction we have especially avoided freak mechanism for the purpose of obtaining novelties without practical value, and while it) presents many new features m keeping with the progress of the cycle building *rr, these have all been submitted to the most rigid practioal tests, fully establish- ing their excellence and superiority. ET is designed for all round hard work and wear, combining with its elegance and lightnesß sufficient strength and durability for.good service under bhe most trying conditions. PRACTICAL Novelties, self evident advantages, and manifest simplicity combine with strength and beauty to constitute our '98 Waverley the best machine that we, or, so far as we know, ai y other maker, have ever placed upon the market at any price, and we claim for Waverley Bicycles full equality with any bicycles built m the world. WE HAVE APPOINTED JOHN ORR & CO., ASEBURTON, Bole agents for the sjle of our machines m the South Island of Nevr Zealand. INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. IKDIANAPOLIP, U.P.A.