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Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1899.

THE FILIPINO SAVAGES.

This taking up by the United IS tastes of the " White Man's Burden " in the Philippines is beset with considerable difficulties. The Fili pinos are not only " sullen peoples," but they are a relent lets, savage race. The coldbloodedness of the following order, which was issued by an important officer of the Insurgent Government at Milolos for execution during the evening and night of February 5, would be hard to sur pass :— Firßt—You will dispose at 8 o'clock at night the individuals of the territorial militia at your order in all of the streets of San Pedro, armed with their balos and revolvers or guns and ammunition, if convenient, Second—Philippine families only will be respected- They should not be molested, but all other individuals, of whatever race they be, will be exterminated, without any compassion, after the extermination of the army of occupation. Third—The defenders of the Philippines in your command will attack the guard at Bilibid and liberate the prisoners and " presidarios/' and, having accomplished this, they vill be armed, saying to them : " Brothers, we must avenge ourselves on the Americans and eiteiminate them, that we may take our revenge for the infamy and treachery which they have committed upon us. jHave no compassion upon them. Attack with vigour. All Filipinos en masse will second you——— "Long live Filipino independence —." Fifth—The order which will be followed in the attack will b« as follows :—The Sharp* shooters of Tondo and Santa Ana will begin the attack from without, and these shots will be the signal for the militia of Troso, Binondo, Quiato, and Sampaloe to go out into the street and do their duty. Those of Pake, Ermita and Malate, Santa Cruz and San Miguel will not start) out until 12 o'clock, unless they see that their companions need assistance* Sixth—The militia of Tondo will start out at 3 o'clock in the morning. If all do their duty our revenge will be complete. Brothers, I Europe contemplates, We no how we die as men, shedding our blood in defence of the liberty of our country* Death to the tyrants. War withont quarter to the false American who nan deceived üb. Either independence or death ! There is no " fourth " in the state ment as cited by General Otis from Manilla, and the dashes represent portions of his despatch which the officials at Washington were unable to decipher.

Local and General.

Beading matter will be found on the first page of to-day's issue; and on the fourth page appears the remainder of our report of the meeting of the County Council, also an account of the Waikakahi clearing sale. Waikakahi.—The purchase money of the Waikakahi estate was paid over on Thurs day. Mr Allan McLean agreed to take £250,000 in Government debentures, and £70,000 in cash. The total purchase money was a little over £320,000 for 47,320 acres. * fcT. Stephen's Church. — Till further notice the services will be held in St, Stephen's schoolroom, where the harvest thanksgiving services will be conducted on Sunday nejct. The work of enlargement of the Church is being pushed on as fast as possible, most of the concrete work being already completed. Phenomenon.—A wonderful effect was witnessed in Napier last week in connection with the approach of a thunderstorm To the north was a very large black cloud, resembltDg a high cliff of granite; later on this looked to be smoking from the back; When the storm at last bnrst, the streets in a very few minutes were flooded with water and hailstones, nob of the usual spherical form, but like large pieces chipped off an iceberg, some pieces being fully half an inch in length. j

Petroleum —Crude petroleum has been j used with good effect to suppress dust on railways. Now it is to be applied on ordinary country roarls. It is claimed that by excluding water it keeps the road good in all weathere. Ib will suppress dust and render the water carb unnecessary, and it prevents the formation of mud in winter. Caution to Cyclists.—Cyclists and drivers of light vehicles will do well to be onilua' it when driving or riding along Grab in •; Road, Tiuwald, especially at night, as frequent bundles of straw are to be met with. These bundles have apparently been thrown off drays carting in grain to the railway and scores. The practice is a dangerous one, and should be discontinued. Censured.—The following resolution was passed by the Lind Board at its meeting on Thursday :— Mr D. MoMillan moved— '? That thia Board exceedingly regrets the ' unseemly conduct of Mr MoLaehlan while the Board was conducting the ballot of the Waikakabi Settlement, and also his rude and discourteous behaviour towards the Commissioner and members when disagree ing with a majority of the Board while the applicantß were under examination. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hon Minister of Lands." The Com missioner and Mr Pringie expressed their concurrence with the motion, i Official Grammar.—-A correspondent, wribing to bhe New Zealand Times, states that having made application, in writing, for employment under a certain local body, he received a communication from the seere tary, stating that his letter had " been ordered to lay on the table," whereupon he wrote the following letter:—"l beg to ac knowledge receipt of your curb and ungram matioal favor of 29th vlb , and would desire bo inform jour committee that as my appli cation is not a hen, in the natural course of incubation it is an utter impossibility for it 'to lay ' upon the table, or anywhere else. Possibly ib may be an egregious error only, to disturb the gastronomy of Lindley Murray." Startling Scene in a Oourt.Room.—-A dramatic scene occurred on February 21 in the Criminal Court ab Vienna. Counsel for the Crown, Dr Shuster, was urging the case against a man named Joaef Sparcb, who was accused of theft, when the latter jumped up and smashed the chair on which he had been sitting. He hurled one leg ab fche Judge, and, seizing the other, sprang over the beeches and made a wild onslaught on Dr Shuster. The barrister defended himself, and a desperate struggle between the Grown counsel ensued, Shuster using hia fists and Sparch the leg of the chair, Sparch was eventually overpowered, and sentenced to eight years' hard labor for attacking a public official. Activity of Ngauruhoe.—Ngauruhoe ! has been in evidence again. One day last week a large volume of smoke, etc., was ejected which, after rising a few thousand feefc, spread oub like an umbrella. This in itself was an interesting display, although nob witnessed by many. In the eveniig a peculiar glare was noticeable, particularly so when the moon's bright light waß tem porarily shut out by some dark oloueK It is supposed by some that the lower part of the crater must have been in a molten state, wlrch reflected upon the mass of smoke, etc,, emitted, thus giving the appearance of fire issuing therefrom. Tub Land Board and the Highbank Settlers.—At the meeting of the Land Board on Thursday the Crown Lands Ranger's reports were considered with regard to the results of the season's crops on the Highbank and Marawiti settlements in connection with applications for remission of rent in consequence of the gale of September, 1898. The Board considered the question. Mr Meredith moved " That after carefully enquiring into the alleged damage to land by winds on the Highbank and Marawiti settle ments, the Board cannot recommend relief to the settlers other than has already been given by the Government by supplying the settlers with seed, etc., on the most favorable conditions. Mr McMillan seconded the motion. Mr McLachlan moved as »n amend ment—"That the matter be deferred until next meeting of the Board, as members have not had time to individually weigh and examine the evidence in the ranger's report." The amendment was not seconded, and the resolution was carried, Mr McLachlan recording nia dissent. False prophets and charlatans have wroughb much mischief in all ages. The public press is often marie their "happy hunting ground." But those who have been deceived bo often by the " cackling hen," and all who read this advertisement, may yet find the " golden egg " (if a golden coin may be so termed) We have just imported a large, assortment of'new autumn and winter Goods including a fine range of the famous Portree Tweeds, made on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. These suitings are quite up-to date in style and strength, and our prices are lower than those of the leading firms in Christchurch for the same qualify goods. We always guarantee good fit and workman ship. Oar motto is satisfaction; and in order to test the value of a plain unvarnished announcement in the Guardian we will give half a sovereign to every cash shop customer who produces a copy of this advertisement to ua on any Saturday during April, 1899.— Craighead and Bbrryman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashhur ton.—Adyt. The blood is the medium by which all nutriment is supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot. Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed in this beautiful structure ; but ! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the result of such treatment, but #hich no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural la^7S. Our advice is constantly being sought in so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is in the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered in the olift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted ab all hours, either at his Forgo, Wills street), or ab his private residence, Grey street.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tba opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

TO THE BDITOB. Fib,—l, amongst others, think that the local bakers are charging far too high a price for bread; that is, taking into con sideration the present price of flour, and the exceedingly low price ruling for wheat—ls 9d to 2s per bushel When flour was selling at £13 per ton, the cash price of the 41b loaf was 6d. The best flour can now be got at £6 10a per ton, and the bakers have only come down Id per 41b loaf. This means that the bakers are making their customers pay at the rate of £14 11s 8d per ton for bread. What is their profit?—l am, etc., Per Gentom.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 7 The wheat markets are quiet. Reports have been received of damage by froab sustained in America. 12,500 quarters Victoritin wheat, prompt shipment, 27s 3d ; steamer parcel due in May, 27a 6d< The Bradford wool market is improving. Common sixties, 21J; supers, 22£.

RAKAIA SALE YARDS.

f There was a small entry at the Rakaia yards on Thursday, The attendance was good, and competition keen for good young sheep. Following ara some of the prices ob tained : — ' Fat Sheep.—Orosabred ewes 7a 9d. to 9a. Laiplis, lf)3. Stores.—Soiall two-tooths, 10a 6d to 11s; sound-mouthed merino ewea $i §d to fa ' f aged aorts 4a id.

SOCIAL COLUMN.

YES OK NO ?

Shall I Vote for License ?

«y es !'_shout the owners of the 98 I breweries in New Zealand:—"We m*ke more money than auy other tradesmen ; we make it more easily ; we emp'oy far less labor ; we give less in return for what we receive ; and we'll hang on to our hage profits like grim death." < jj o!'_o!'__cry many thousands o! wives, husbands, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, the misery of whose homes began with drink. « Yes !"—say the Olutha sly - grog sellers :~" It's tiring work pouring out thimbles full, and we daren't knock down cheques now, nor let our cus tomers get drunk." «No!'—protest common-sense Olutha Residents :—" We've had actually no crime in the electorate during 1898 j drunkenness is practically abolished, and we make no bad debts." «Yes !'—murmur Timeserving Poli ticians .-—■" The brewers are a political power, and we are not going to flout them." «jsj o f__Bay true Patriots:—" The drink traffic corrupts our politics, paralyses our industries, menaces our homes, is the chief cause of pauperism, misery, degradation, vice, and crime, is responsible for innumerable deaths ; and we will not support it." • Yes!'—say blundering Financiers 0;-"We cannot do without the revenue from drink." 'No!'—say clear-sighted men of business :—" Revenue is worse than worthless if you spend £900,000 in trying to undo the effects of the traffic from which you take £450,000." • Yes !'—say Liberty Leaguers :— " You shan't rob a poor man of his beer!" « No!'—say Lovers of Liberty :— " We don't want to rob the poor man of his beer, but we do want to rob beer of its poor men." ' Yes !'—say Muddle-heads, who cannot distinguish between natural and civil liberty:— " Why should we interfere with another man's liberty to drink what he likes V INo !'— say those who realise that civil liberty can only allow the in dividual to please himself up to the point at which his self gratification in jures his neighbour, and that no man has a right to have a traffic licensed for his convenience which cannot exist without destroying bis neighbour. ' Yes ¥ —say mercenary newspaper proprietors :— Ci The trade brings grist to our mill; and until you prove that it would pay us to give fair play to the advocates of Prohibition, we shall con tinue to vilify, misrepresent, and sneer at them and their cause, as our pre decessors have done with all reforms and reformers." ' No!'—say enlightened and honest thinkers:—"All history teaches that ' the drink traffic is an uncontrollable foe of the State, the home, the Ohurch, and the people." 1 Yes!'—say the selfish and apathetic: — " Why should I bother if another man chooses to ruin himself by drink ?" «No.!'—says the child of God, who knows that every man is his^_brother; —"If drink make my brother to offend, let drink go." • Yes !'—says Bishop Nevill, of Dunedin :■— "The Bcheme of Prohibi tion is a departure from God's way of dealing witb His creatures, as moral agents. Without proof (temptation) we should stand on a lower scale of being , . , the purer and nobler elements of our nature could never be brought forth." 1 No !'—says the present Archbishop of Canterbury:—" If England is really to deserve the name of a Christian country, we must drive this curse (drink) out. I object to men saying: —' Other men must resist their own temptations.' To such I say:—' Do you really take care that you will not put temptations in their way? 'Temptations must needs come, but woe unto the man by whom the offence cometh.'" ♦ Yei!'—says tho Catholic Bishop Grimes of Christchurch :—" They (the Catholic clergy of Canada) showed good sense in not condemning use of liquor on account of abuse." 1 No!'—says the present Pope Leo XIII:—" Oppose and uproot this baneful vice. We esteem worthy of commendation the noble resolve . . to abstain totally from every kind of intoxicating drink ... Greatest of all in this matter should be the zeal of priests. . . . Let pastors shine before all as models of abstinence."

The popular impression is that the j only people in New Zealand who live under a system of " no licease " are the people of the now famous Olutha dis trict, but a reference to the statistics for 1396 discloses the fact that there are no fewer than six counties and twelve boroughs in the colony where i there are no licensed houses for the sale of liquor. Thg following are the names of the districts with the popula tions of each : — Counties. Population Kawhi ... ... 598 WestTaupo ... 156 Sounds 747 Cheviot 1042 Olutha 6564 Stewart Island... 244 Total .„ ... 9351 Boroughs Whangarei ... 1150 Birkenbead ... 700 Newton 2510 Karori 1024 Linwood ... 6114 Maori Hill ... 1480 Roslyn ... ... 41QQ Balclutha ... 924 Tapanui ... 470 N. Invercargill 900 E. Invercargill 960 Avenal 350 Total 20,683 Thus it will be seen that we have eighteen districts, with a population of 30,034 people, living under a system of "no licence"—without a licensed house in their midst for the sale of intoxicating liquor. In Birkenbead, an attempt was made, but the protest of the people was bo prompt and vigorous, that the movement waj

abandoned, and we know how strongly the people of Linwood protested, when the planting of an hotel in their district was spoken of. Moderates, drinkers, and total abstainers stood shoulder to shoulder to keep a great source of urispry and wra'chedness from being sold in their midst.— Press temperance column.

MAYFIELD SPORTS.

From Our Own Corroapoiulfmfc

The Mayfiald sports comtniitce were j favoured with a beautiful 3ay for their eighth annual meeting on Easter Monday. By 11 a in. hundreds of people had arrived on the grounds, which presented a gay.Bceue, with bunting flying and the ladies in their bright summer dresses. The Methven Band was in attendance all day, discoursing popular airs, agreeably filling up the intervals between the event?. This year the com mittee offered two special prizes for points, which made the competitors put forth all their energies in each event. In class one Mr T. Tarbotton secured the special with niae points, and in class two Mr S. Baird came out ahead with nine points. In two or t.hree events the entries were not so good as in former yaara, but- in all the others they were quite as numerous. The 440 hurdle race was run in very fast time. Mr T» J. Reaney in bis old position as starter kept the competitors well to their marks, and got them all away very satisfactorily, but had to enforce the penalty for breaking away on two or three occasions. Mr Doak, as handicapper, was the proper man to filk the position, and the results showed his good judgment in the matter, long practice making him quite conversant with each competitor's special capabilities. He was ably seconded by Mr Thomas A. Paterson ; Messrs Tweedy and Twentyman were very competent judges* As in former years the children were well looked after, and over £3 was spent in useful prizes for them, and Mr Burgess ably superintended this depart ment to the entire satisfaction of the youngsters. AH the other officials worked lard to make the occasion the success it has always been in former years, and succeeded ▼try well indeed. Appended are results of each event :•— 100 Yards Maiden Fiat). Race — W J Hewitt, 1 j J Devery, 2. 440 Yards Hurdle Race—Thomas Tar botton, 1; R Bennison, 2. Running High 'Jump — J Moriarty, 1; D Fergusson, 2. Half Mile Flat Race—J Smith, 1; Ban Murray, 2. 150 Yards Boys' Raoe—E Grieve, 1; S Tweedy, 2. Quoits—Gee. Foster, 1; John Henry, 2. Throwing the Hammer—Sam Baird, 1; ffohn Chapman, 2. 100 Yards Flat Raoe Handicap.—B Beckley, scr., 1; T Tarbotton, 2. Putting the Stone—Sam Baird, 1; W J Robertson, 2. Old Men's Race.—J Henny, 1; Robert Gallagher, 2. 440 Yards Flat Raoe—T Tarbotton, 1; Jas. Samuels, 2. Three Legged Race—Doyle and Hewitt, 1; Warne and Tarbotton, 2. 220 Yards Flat Race—D O Sewell, 1; G Warne, 2. Wrestling (Cumberland)—S Baird, 1; D McKenzie, 2. 150 Yards Flat Race—G Warne, 1; Walter Fagan 2. A concert and dance was held in the schoolroom in the evening when the build ing was orowded, many being unable' to get inside. Mr Tweedy occupied the chair and introduced the peformers. The Messrs A. and F. Jago contributed the comic element in their well-known style, fairly bringing down the house, and were repeatedly encored. Mr Wi P. P. Elmslie was also very much appreciated in his songs, and was also recalled. Mrs Raynec and Miss McLelland and the Misses Hitchell rendered pianoforte duets, and played the accompani ments with much acceptance. Miss Tweedy sang "Sea shells" and "Gang doon the burn, Davie lad." As an encore she gave "Oh dear, what can the matter be." Miss Ham sang "The dear home land" very sweetly, and also recited. Messrs Laurena, Samuels, Hewitt, and Ohaa. Allen also rendered recitations, for which they received merited applause. Mr Win. Martin sang "Old Scotland, I love thee." After the usual votes of thanks the National Anthem closed the concert and the performers were conducted to the Library rvberetea was laid. After tht schoolroom had been cleared, dancing was begun and kept up with un flagging zs»l until an early hour. This was the beat dance ever held in MayfieH: Mr C. Beckley and Miss Beckley supplied excellent violin music, and Mr D. Murray was an efficient M.O.

SPORTIN.G

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE AUTUMN MEEHNG.

Tho following nominations have been re ceived for the autumn meeting, Ashbarton County Racing Club, to be held on Thursday and Friday, April 20 & 21 :— Grove Farm Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Alcestis, Belligerent, Mauser, BimetaUist, The Orphan, Vanilla, Bizarre, Tale o' the War, Hypnotist, Magg, Liberty, Actor. Lagmhor Trot, two miles.—Bella, Mitt, Garfield, Doubtful, Miaa Brownwood, Soottie, Jock McQailla, Kentucky Maud, Killaloe, Boxwood, Toss Up, Berlin Mao, Baziiue, Harold B , Auctioneer, Au Revoir t) Shylook, Medium And. Ashbueton Count? Handicap one mile and a quarter—Rangefinder, Hcka, Double Event, Skirmisher, Peerage, Medallions, Melkosi Pont Handicap, foasr furlongs. —Taranto, Mania, Pauline-you-are-a- belle, < Misa Shelton, Roiie O'Shea, Little Daiay, Dandy, Topay, Roseagnew, Heliadaa, Vicar, Picklea, Phyllis, Little Willie. Faibfield High Wkioht Handicap, one mile. — Belligerent, Bloomer, Medallions, Lepaoto, Liberty. Flying Handicap, 5 furlongs—Aloestia, Nantea, Mauser, The Orphan, The Weaver, Vanilla, Shekel, Bizarre, Coruaa, Grand shot, Flying Kitty, Rooheater, Gloaming.

SECOND DAY.

Wajcanoi Handicap, 6 furlongs— Aloes tis, Mauser, Bitnetalliat, The Orphan, Vanilla, Bloomer, Tale of the War, Hypnotist, Magg, Liberty, Gloaming**, Kolmar Tbot Handicap, 1& mile- Bella, Garield, Mist, Doubtful, Lena Belle, Miss Brownwood, Macaroni. Kentucky Maud, Killaloe, Boxwood, Southern Cross, Spinner, Impudence, Ciifton, My Call, Might-as-well, Toss-up, Satan, Fleigher, Harold B, Sydney, Auctioneer, Au Revoir, Berlin Mac, Shy lock, Ishulet, Medium And. Autdmn Handicap, one mile. — Range* finder, Huku, Belligerent, Skirmisher, Peerage, Ben Farley, Bizarre, Medallious, Double Event. I Pont Rack Handicap, five furlongs.— Taranto, Mania, Pauline-you-are-a-Belle, Miss Sheiton, Rosie O'Shea, Little Daisy, Dandy, Topsy, Roseagnew, Heliadas, Pickles, Phyllis, Vicar, Little Willie. Winchmobk Weltkr, seven furlongs..— Rangefinder, Alcestis, Mauser, Bimetal list, Bloomer, Medallions, Lepanto, Gloaming. Aixenton Handicap, fire furlongs.— Alcestis, Nantes, Fireside, The Orphan, The Weaver, Vanilla, Shekel, Ben Farley, Bizarre, Oorusa, Grandshot, Flying Kitty, Constance, Rochester, Liberty, Actor.

AtDubbo(N.S.W.), on March 30, Frits; attempted to break his mile record (2.13), on a grass track, but the heavy track ac counted for his failure by 2 too.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 6 Two members of De Gerlache's expedition have died. Presiding at a meeting of tbe Article Olub, Sir H. Tozer, Agent General for Queensland, contended that the sugar bounties were closing the British I markets to fchesugar producing colonies. The British consumers paid twenty millions to the bounty Powers at the expense of the British colonies. The ultimate result would be the ruin of the colonial sugar industries. The death is announced of Miss Rose Leclercq, at one time a prominent Shakespearian actress. Sydney, April 7 In conformity with the decision of the German Government to send experts to the various agricultural countries of the world to Btudy the methods of agriculture, Dt Hucho, Professor of Philosophy in the Univer sity of Leipsic, has arrived. He remains several years to investigate the condition of the colonies. Kelly wai found guilty of man* slaughter of Miss Flynn, and was sentenced to seven years' imprison ment. Brisbane, April 7 The Pilot cutter has been found sunk at the Barrier Beef. There are no signs of the crew,

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Cairo, April 6 The Egyptian Government has under consideration the extension of the Soudan railway through Khartoum, via Kassala to Suakim. April 7 Owing to the insanitary conditions of Omdurman, the troops are now encamped south of the town, which has been allowed to become a waste.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

An Offer from Canada,

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Ottawa, April 7 Canada, with a view to assisting the navy, proposes to train one thousand fishermen annually ashore and afloat, paying the men and the instructors, if the Motherland supplies the arma ments.

THE ENGLISH CHURCH UNION

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copyright London, April C Lord George Hamilton hag a letter in the Press dealing with the memorials recently presented by the English Ohoreh Union to the Queen and Parliament, affirming that the church should remain independent of Parlia ment and the Courts in the matter of doctrine and ceremonial, and the utterances of Lord Halifax, President of the Union, on the subject. He denounces Lord Halifax's defiance of the constituted authority, and says that High Churchmen onght to repudiate a rebellion against authority.

WAR IN SAMOA.

The Attitude of the Three Poweri

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Washington, April 7. Herr Holleben, the German Minister at Washington, has congratulated Oolonel Hay and Sir Julian Paunce* fote upon the satisfactory adjustment of the Samoan affair.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Auckland, April 7 The Haaroto has left with a quantity of stores for the English warships at Samoa*

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Remarkable Evidence.

United Praia Association—By Eleotrfo Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, April 7 The evidence published by Figar§ shows that M. Bertullus, the examining Magistrate, deposed that while exam ining Oolonel Henry ■ he discovered documents showing that Esterhazy was an accomplice. At the War Office Henry confessed that Esterhszy and Dv Paty de 01am were the authors of the " Blanche Speranm" telegrams; and begged permission to inform General Roget of M. Bertullas's discovery. M, Bertullus exclaimed, " Suppose Dv Paty de Clam blew his brains out to-night, and Esterhazy was prose cuted for forgery, you would still be in danger." Henry collapsed, and wept bitterly, crying desparingly, "Savethe army before all." He neither aflirmed nor denied when M, Bertullus sug gested that Eaterbazy was the author of the bordereau. General Koget has admitted that Dv Faty de 01am impersonated the veiled l»dy. General Gourse asked M, Bertullus to warn Oolonel Picquart that, his career depended on the attitude he took up. . M. Zola declares that the trial and the depositions have caused a profound and painful sensation, reviving the worst suspicion in regard to the army staff.

New Soutfe Walts Politics.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, April 1 Jt is understood that about thirteen names have been submitted by the Government for appointment to the Legislative Council. Until the nomi nees have acquiesced in their selection their names will not be allowed to I transpire. The Premier makes an im portant speech tomorrow night. Fully twenty nominees would be required to give the Government a working majority, but the appointment of suc.h a number would be tantamount to swamp ing the Council, and against the dictum laid down by the Secretary of State in the New Zealand case.

THE ASBBUKTON GDABDJAN : SATUBOAY APBIL 8, i 899



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• Only a cup of Tea V Yes, but if it's unblended Diamond Jubilee Tea, you have a drink fib for|Qa«en Victoria. Sold by Shearman Bros*



Public Notices. ORANGE HALL. SATURDAYfAPiiIL 22 ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION FUND. A SALE of WORK & FARM PRODUCE CIL will take place on the above date, in id of the Manse Debt. The Hall will be open from 10 a.m. \(m LUNCHEON from 12 to 2 p.m. 1/- Donations for above thankfully received )y any of the members of Finance Committee. 4 2 . __ . . HOJRTIOULTUBAL AGENCY (Ohrietohurch,) T3EPRESENTING leading English, X_\t Continental, and American Seed and Bulb Growers, ! ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE ORDERS W. Bowman Fox, distriofc Agent, at Mr S H, Graves' Office, Tanered Street. B£> Varieties of single and double hyacinth bulbs, tulips, etc., imported from Holland. Q T j — fTIHE Fourteenth Annual General Meeting X of Members of the ASHBURTON OLUB & M.B.A. Will be held at the Orange Hall on TUESDAY, the 25th April, 1899, afc 8 p.m , for the transaction of the following business: To Receive Yearly Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts, To Eleot Officers, To Eleot Auditoru, And General. For fuller details of the business to be transacted Members are referred to the notice board ab the Club. W. HORNE, Secreeary. April Ist, 4 5 J. L. HIGGST. ART DEGORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIER SIGN WRITER & PAPERHANGER, WISHES to intimate to his numerous friends and the general public that he is prepared to execute work in all branches of the trade in the most satisfactory manner at moderate charges. He has also for sale Glass, Paints, Paper hangings, etc. Samples of work and Art Decorations on exhibition at bis shop in Tancred Staeet, next Mitchell and Turner's. N.B. — Ticket writing a specialty. Estimates given for all kinds of work. 4 18



Frledlander Bros^JLlmitecL^ "VTOT HAVING DISPOSED 0^ MR VV. H. RULE'S PBNDARTES PROPERTY Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for same* FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONJDO N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT UF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are in a position to offer freight by Sailers and steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Gash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Tr&de is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary, Friedlander Bros., Id, QUALITY TELLS A TALE _ PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - j out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK Hup iPMmjE CJEYjLOIV or JSienaeii rjreas. Th« above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours.have no equal for Quality. '' NEW Z GAL AM) , CLOTHING__FAGTORY. TX7E have Pleasure in Intimating that we have Opened our Season's Stock o! GENTLEMEN'S HATS, Oomprißing the LATEST NOVELTIES in FRAME HATS, FLBXIBLE)?, AND SOFT FELTS. Our Value is noted, for these gooda and this season is better than ever. NEW TIES AND SOARVES. We have a nice selection in all the newest styles and shapes. We always keep on hand a well-assorted Stock of— TRAVELLING RUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, AND GLADSTONE BAGS. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. FRANK CURTIS, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER AND OPIIGIAN. (Late Head Watchmaker for H< Gunderson, Ohristchurch HAVING the Largest Watchmakers Business in Ashburton I can offer Special advantageß in the following lines :— WAICHES.-Far and away the Largest and Best Stock in Town of Rotherhama, Walthams, English hand made Levers, Swiss and Nickel Watches. CLOOEB Of every description- English, American, and French, JJSWJEt.LiJffiJEfcTf. — Largest and Best Selected Stock of Brooches, Rings, and Novelties to choose from. Bee my window and inside. BPECT A OJL-JbiS.— Specially con atructed Fitting Room. Glasses to suit every sight. Perfect fittiDg for the first time in Ashburton. JECEii»A.lJß6S.—Watchea and Clocks repaired and regulated with promptness j»nd despatch. Jewellery made up to #i;<S«jr and repaired on Bhortest notice. Physicians and Food Specialists recom-. mend the use of pur^ fnblended Ceylon Tea. Diamond Jueileb fills the bill— Hondai Laaka (Tea Company, DunedjD'B , beat brand,



ELLESMERE CYCLE CLUB, EASTER MONDAY. J ..... . : o:__ | WAVEBJLEYS A.OAIIS TO THE JF&OISi; QUARTER MILE .. SECOND ... A. HUSTON HALF MILE .. FIRST .. G LEWIS ONE MILE .. FIRST .. A HUSTON „ .. SECOND .. 0 WILLIS TWO MILE .. FIRST .. 0 WILLIS THIRD .. HWSTON WHEEL RACE .. SKCOND .. GOOKE IBBUHIUI ;. SECOND .. HUSTON AMATEUR MILE .. SECOND .. H LORD ALL BIDING WAVEbLIYS. JOHN ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. 1"* carrying out the principle ofj simplicity and universality which we hare endeavoured to make a [feature of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we make the cones in iiha bearings with double faces. Thus the same cone can be inserted on either side ofjeither the front or rear hub. It cannot be inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements in 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOU have only to ax*mine the '99] Waverley to ace that our policy of concentrating -ffort upon one Model has brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection in design, n detail, and in finish. No such bicycle was ever before made. The 99 Waverle iathe crowning triumph of modern skill in Bicycle building. The beautiful 1 WaverleylOatalogue tells the details. Now ready Free. i Simplicity. YOU who are looking for simple, worry a wing design and construction in Bicycles will welcome ihe '99 Waverley. Universal nuts, interchangeable double tacad c »noa in the bearings, with eliding adjuatmenb, and an ideal two-piece Crank}.shaft are points worth mentioning. The Proud Record, THAT not a ngle broken Waverley frame was reported during '97 or '98 Bpeaks volume* for the quality in Waverley Bicycles, f<>r the high carbon steel tubing and matchless drop forginga of which they are made, for the skill in braa:ng;. THE suno qu*»Hiy of tubing, the same quality of drop forging, the same skill and thoroughness of making go into 1899 Waverlrya, wish improvements in design, tried and provad^that will msika every ownur of the^ Waverley proud of his mount. ! The Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle, THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has al ways been famous, for this season we surpass all previous efforts and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect as skill and the practically unlimited resources of our great factories can make it. The design is elegant and graceful, and every detail of .workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. OKE OP THE FEATURES OF THS WAVERLEY IS THE NEW HOLLOW- *ICCH I>ieOP-FOK€l-EJI> FORK CROWN that will unquestionably cause a sensation wherever it is shown. It doubles thssirongth and rigidity of the frouc forks, preventing all wavering or unsteadiness of ihe front wheel. Ic'insares the riderXsafety. WAVERLEY CYCLE DEPOT. SI^COLOMBO BTBBET,:GHRISTOHURCH. JOHN ORR & CO.. "ABHBURTON, < hOIM AGENTS FOX NEW ZEALAND. THKIBEAUTXFUL:WAVERLEY CATALOGUE IS^FRIE. ITfIS WORTHY OF YOUR OABIFUL STUDY.J