Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1899. Local and General.

Interesting reading matter and Messrs | F'etcher Br b.' advertisement, with others, will be found on the first page, Christchurcii Police.—There is on view at Messrs John Orr and Co*, shop an excellent photo of the Chriatchurch police and their Waverley bicycles. Aebor Day.—T '-day is Arbor Day, but; no Ovslebiation took place in Ashburton. In Christehurch the Government offices were closed, and the City Council will pant a few trees on its reserves on Thursday.

Hon. John MoKknzib — Government have received a cablegiam trom the Agent- General stating that the Hon. John McKerz!e has undergone an operation with succesatul result.—Press Association tele gram. Volunteers—o. Company.—There was a strong muater of C. Company on Tuesday evening «t the Government inspection parade—47 of all ranks being present. After the parade a meeting was held in the orderly room, at which Mr Arthur Clarke was unanimously elected to fill the vacant lieutenancy. Deaths from Ganger.—ln reply to the Insurance Institute, the Registrar-General has promised to meet as far aa possible the institute's wishes that more detailed informa tion as to deaths by oancer be given in the yearly departmental statistics* A special table will be prepared at the end of the year containing as much information as oin be obtained. —Press Association telegram. Something Wbong Somewhere —A child five years of a^e was admitted to the Hospital on Tuesday, suffering from diphtheria, thus making four under treat ment at that institution for the same disease. All are members of one family residing at Alleutoo, and their ages range from five to fi'teen years. Tottng Men's Club. —The Young Man's Club is open during each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m , and on Tuesday, Thursday, iind Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 pm. The reading and other rooms are fwily well patronised of an evening, and are made as comfortable as possible by Mr J. Marsden, the voluntary caretaker. The Wellington Seat.—For the Wel lington seat two candidates have been nominated —Mr John Hutcheson, who resigned to make an appeal to hiß con stituency, rw\ Mr E. G. Jelltcoe, the lawyer who made a tilb at Judge Edwards, and for his pains was suspended for three months. { There should be no doubt aa to the result of the dual.

The Missing Stbamkr Waikato.—A Wellington telegram says instructions have been given to masters of vessels trading between Capetown and Australia to keep a look-out for the Waikato, now seventy-five ! days out. No alarm is yet felt by the officials of the company, as it is believed that the machinery has probably broken | down, in cane it would bake some time to get tidinga of the steamer. From another source comes the Information that the general opinion ab Lyttelton respecting the non-appearance of Mie Waikato Kb Port | Chalmers from London is that the steamer has broken down. It' this surmise should be correct the steamer may be a considerable time before she is reported.

A Burglar Scared.—The Otaga Daily Times says :—Tha enterprising burglar, not content with midnight visitations, has taken to plying his vocation in the daytime. On Saturday afternoon, when the chief clerk of the Dunedin Foundry and Engineering Com pany returned to his office, e> few minutes before four o'clock, and while fitting his key In the lock of the Iwck door, he was surprised at the sound of breaking glass Upon get ting the door opeu and investigating he found that some unauthorised visitor had ransacked the contents of the office drawers, and had left the documents they contained strewn about the floor Bjing disturbed in hte work by the unexpected return of the clerk, the burglar jumped through a win dow, smashing a. large pane of glass, and disappeared btfcre he was seen. As it happened, nothing in the shape of cash was loft in the office, so that the burglar had his visit for nothing.

News in Brief.

Mr D. Thomas, auctioneer, notifies that the clearing sale advertised for the 26th inst., on account of Mesars Wi and J. McClymoot, has been withdrawn.

A broadside, detailing particulars of a sale of drapery, &c , by Messrs J. Ballantyne and Co , drapers, Christohurch, is circulated with this issue

SAMOAN NEWS.

Return of the Tutaneltai.

United Frees Aeeociation—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, July 18

The Tutanekai arrived late this afternoon from Samoa with deepatches for the New Zealand, English, American, and German Governments. The steamer ia awaiting orders from Wellington. The Tutanekai has been engaged in tak ing the three Commissioners round the various settlements of the group. They explained matters to the natures, and ex horted the two factions to liyo in harmony and peace. The day before the Tutanekai sailed with the Commissioners oa their islands tour, word reached Apia that on the opposite side of the island of Upolu the Malietoa and Mataafa sections had quarrelled, and a fight had ensued, in which three natives were killed. H-M.S. Tauranga and the German warship Cormoran went off to the locality to quieten the natives and restore peace. At the island of Savaii while the Com missioners were ashore, a Mataafa boao's crew landed at a Malietoa settlement, and a squabble arose in which one Mataafa man was killed, and one Malietoa man mortally wounded.

The Commissioners were still disarming the natives and pacifying the country. The Tauranga and C >rmoran warships had not returned to Apia when the Tutanekai left.

It has been decided that Tanu, Tamiseaso, and Mataafa should meet the High Com missioners on the United States warship Badger with the intention of making friends, and Mataafa signified hia intention of being present. Tamaßese, who was on board the Badger, was informed by the Commissioners that he must cease making claims or demon strations in any way, as he was only a pri vate citizen. The three. High Commissioners expected to leave Samoa on the 18th July in the war ship Badger for San Francisco.

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, July 18 The House met at 2 30 NOTICES. Mr J W Thomp on gave notice to ask if the attention of Ministers had been drawn to a decision iv the Magistrate's Court, B.U c'utha, where a bfiardini'house keeper had been, for a first offdooe, fined £30 for sly gro« selling, £10 for a second ami £15 for * third, and whether ar tffjrt woujd be made to have a more iquitf;;le administration of the law upon the sublet, Mr Taylor gave no;,ce to ask the Post master-General if he was in favor of a I reduction of the inland postage to one penny. The Premier pave notice to introduce the Volunteers ami Parliamentary Officers Bill, the object beiug to qualify Lieutenant- Colonel Pitt for a seat in the Upper House.

CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION Mr Uuthie moved for a return showing the total expenditure in connection with the Conciliation Boards of the colony duriDg the last two financial years. THE MARINE INQUIRY. In reply to a question, the Hon W Hall- j Jonea said that the whole evidence in con nection with the marine inquiry would be printod as soon as the Commission reported. MARKETS FOR PRODUCE A discussion arose as to the besi> means of promoting the commerce of the colony and the sale of the colony's products in markets other than those at present obtainable. Mr Smith and Mr Taylor said that mer chants in Canterbury had already, at their own expense, Bent an expert to South Africa to report upon that market, and that ship ments of produce had already been cent there. They oontended that the money proposed to be expended in opening that market would be better laid out on roads. It did not require an expert to report on the field, but) better steam communication be tween the colony and the Cape.

Mr McGuire said that ho thought every ; endeavor should be made to open up new markets for the produca of the colony, but it; would eff-cfc very little good to merely seed an expert to report. Mr R. McKsrze said that it; was a myß tery to him that any objection had been raised to the motion. Mr Duthie referred to the fact that the recommendations of the committee lasb year had not been acted upon, and that it was no use a committee devoting time to euoh matters unless its recommendations were acted upon. The Premier said that the recommenda tions of the comir-ittee cost money to carry into effect. With regard to greater shipping facilities, he said that the Union (Steamship Company must supply the demand or the Government would have to take the matter up. At) present) New Zealand produce was sent from London to South Africa. An offer bad been made by a company to run steam ers direct from New Zealand to South Africa, but no sooner did the company make the offer than the Shaw, Savlll and New Zealand Shipping Companies offered to es tablish direct trade The companies had not treited New Zealand well, freights from Australia to South Africa being 50 per sent less than those from New Zealand. It waß tha duty of the Government to open up new markets for the products of the co ony, and he was surprised that any obstruction should be raised to the efforts of the Gov ernment in the interests of producers. He did nob think it wise that the large volume of trade of the colony should be confined to three or four shipping companies, and the Government hailed with satisfaction the advent of a freah company.

COMMITTEES The interrupted debate on the motion of the Hon. J. Carroll that a Public Accounts Committee should be set up, and an amend ment moved thereon by the Hon. W. Rolles ton extending the order of reference of the committee, was resumed. ihe House divided on the question. , The amendment was negatived by 33 to 22. A committee was set up to which waa referred the old age pension regulations. ASSBTS BOARD.

la reply to Mr Meredith, who asked if the Government intended to legislate in the direction of dispensing with the services of the present Assets Board or call upon it to place on the market lands under its control, the Premier said lhao he thought the Board had gono as f*r as it could in realising pro perties, considering that it had only been in existence three years. la the interests of the colony, tho Board could only dispose of land as the market was suitable, otherwise the shareholders in the Back of New Zealand and the colony would have to bear the loss. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. Tho House resumed at 7.30 p.m. LANDS *OR SETTLEMENTS

i The House went into committee on the Land for Settlements Act Amendment Bill. Clause 2—Principal Act to continue in force till " expiration of the fourteenth day after the close of the first session of the next ensuing Parliament." An amendment was moved by Captain Rusaell, definitely fixing the time at March 31, 1901. | The Premier said that he preferred to ex tend the time to 1913 Both amendments were ruled out of order as being an increase of appropriation. The clause passed with a technical amend ment. Clause s—lncreasing the amount that may 1 be expended in any one year from £250,000 to £300,000. Messrs Pirani, Duthie and McLean com plained that the Bill was drafted in a loose way. The Premier defended the manner in which Bills had been drafted during the past few years. Captain Russell and Mr Pirani contended that as amended the Bill did not give power to borrow half a million.

Mr G. Hutchison and Mr Taylor said that if it was intended to give power to buy land up to the value of £500,000 the mode of payment should be made more clear, Mr Montgomery said that he thought a definite limit of expenditure should be fixed for each year, with accumulations. The amount available this year would be £886,000. Mr Taylor said he thought that the House, not the Government, should have control ot unexpended balances. Under the present system the Government might have a million of money to expend under the Bill. Mr Crowther said he considered that half a million was quite enough to expend per annum in the speculative manner pro vided in the Bill. Mr Duthie agreed that the Government should be instructed to limit the expenditure to £500,000.

Mr Taylor moved an amendment prevent ing the Gopernment spending arrears of accumulation after March, 1900. The Premier pointed out that if the amendment was carried the Government would not be able to carry out engagements partly entered into for the acquisition of certain lands. The amendment waa withdrawn and tha clause passed J" Clause 4—Provisions applied when assessor resigns or refuses to act. Captain Russell demurred to this clause. It was rumoured, whether correctly or not he could not say, that the Government wished by the clause to supersede one of the assessors in the Hatuma Estate, who placed a much higher value on a property which the Government wished to acquire than they considered it was worth. He objected to the clause being retrospective. The Premier said that there wan no law whereby an assessor could be forced to attend against his will, hence the necessity for appointing a successor. Mr McLean said that he had no objection to the Government acquiring an estate so long as a fair price was paid, but there was a growing impression that an attempt; was being made to get properties at an unfair value.

Captain Ruasell said that ib was of the utmost importance that assessors should aob permanently, and thai) the clause should not be retrospective- He moved an amendment to that effect which, on division, was lost by 32 to 24. Captain Russell moved a further amend ment, in effect preventing the clause being retrospective. The amendment waa losfc by 29 fco 24. Mr Lewis moved an amendment provid ing that in the case of an assessor becoming incapacitated, or refusing to »ofc, fcb.e f?a«

should Y.e heard de nova Ihe Premier opposed the amendment on the ground that it would cause delay in decisions and would give rise to serious com plications. Cap'ain Russell and Mr Pi rani supported the amendment, contending that an assessor, after evidence had been taken, was not in a position to adjudicate on the case- Mr G. Hutchison said that manifestly the side on which a new assessor was appointed would be at a disadvantage unless he heard the case from the beginning. Mr Wason suggested that in the case of an assessor resigning without just cause, he should pay all the costs incidental to a fresh trial. The Premier atked that the amendment should be withdrawn, and he would take the advice of the law offices on the cutjec1 ', and see if the clause could be amended with out prejudicing the oase, The amendment was withdrawn, and the clause passed. Clause 6—How amount of compensation payable is to be determined. Mr G. Hutchison movrdan amendment providing that compensation should be paid for the forced sale of chattels and loss of interest while the money i» awaiting invest ment. Mr Monk contended that something more than the fair market value should be given for land taken compulsorily. He condemned the proposal to force people to p»rt with land thab they had toiled for laboriously and loved beyond the money value. There was plenty of land which the Government could use without forcing people to part with what had cost them so much toil. Captain Russell commented upon the difficulty of defining what "fair market value " really meant. If a system could be devised whereby a person dispossessed of hit property should nob be a loser be would agree to the proposal. Mr Wason said be considered thab the clause was one of the most outrageous pieces of legislation ever proposed by any Government. Progress was reported, and the House rose at 12 45 a.m.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy rigb tv London, July 18 The balance sheet of the Union Bank shows :—Deposits £14,837,784, cash investments £4,662,047, bills and securities £15,110,258. Mr Eudyard Kipling, who is on a visit to London, has been bitten badly by a do#. The convicts in Dartmoor prison are in a rebellious state. Five attempta to escape have been made within the past fortnight. Paris, Jnly 17 M. Delcasae has conferred the Legion of Honor upon a German naval officer, who rescued a French sailor from drowning. There is a prospect of a great wine harvest in France. Washington, July 18 The American war correspondents in the Philippines have protested against the rigid censorship of their telegrams by General Otis, complain ing that the truth has been thus sup pressed in regard to unsuccessful operations.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

United Press Association—-By Elootrio Telegraph—Copyright,

Paeis, July 18 The French Geographical Society have awarded a gold medal to Major Marchand for his work iv Africa. (Received Wakupuaka July 19, 9.30 a-ni, Guardian Office 10 4 a.m) Paris, July 18 The officers who accompanied Major Marchand's Fashoda expedition have been reincorporated in tho French army. His Senegalese troops embarked at Toulon on their return to Africa. Major Marchand has been sent a holid&y to the provinces to avoid demonstrations in his honor which were causing Government anxiety.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka July 19, 9-30 a.m Guardian Office 10.4 a.m) Handsome Donation. Londoj?, July H The Doke of Westminster has pre sented the ten thousand soys., won by his colt in the Eclipte Stakes to the Rbyl Hospital, Wales. Methodist Centenary Fund. The British Methodist Centenary Fund has reached £700,000.

EDUCATION CONFERENCE.

United Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph, WmiumtoN, July 18 At the afternoon sitting, Mr Waiton (North Canterbury) moved to urge the Go vernment to increase the capitation grant by a sum of 5s Mr Macalister, (Southland) moved an amendment—" That in the opinion of this Conference it is desirable to amend the Ed a* cation Act in the following direotlon j—(a) To abolish the present system of capitation grantj (b) to empower the Governor»in- Council to make regulations for fixing the oapitatioa allowance payable to boards throughout the oolony upon the average attendance at each school, euoh allowance to be on a graduated soile, amount p«r pupil on average attendance being the largest in the case of smallest schools, and becoming iesa as the average attendance increases." The amendment waa carried, and further debate was adjourned to allow a committee of delegates from the Education Boards to draw up a report on the matter. The following resolutions were also carried :—" That when an epidemic breaks out, causing a decrease in teachers' salaries, the capitation grant from the Government should be calculated on the previous year's attendance ; that the School Attendance Act 00 amended by demanding not less than six attendances in a week, and not left than thirty in four consecutive weeks when schools are open nine times in each week, and not leas than two-thirds of the possible number of attendances when schools are open less than nine times ; that an exemption certificate can be given by either the Committee, the head teadher, or the truant inspector, and that section 7 be amended by providing that the exemption certificate should be required instead of the inspector be;ng required to prove good health." An application to receive a deputation from the New Zealand Alliance^ was refused, the only objection stated being that tpe Conference needed all the time available to discuss educational matters. It is expected that the Conference will last the rest of the week*

THE ASHBtmiON GtJABDIAN t WEDNESDAY, JOLY 19, 1899



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ORIENT LINE OF ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. riIHE following Royal Mail Steamships _1_ belonging to the Orient and Pacific Companies will leave Sydney on Saturday, at Noon, and Melbourne on Tuesday at 1 p.m. as under for London (Tilbury), via Adelaide, Albany Colombo (Transhipping for all Indian ports), Suez Canal, Marseilles, Naples and Gibraltar : — Steamerf lou: From From From Reg Sydney Mel'bn. Adelaide. Ormuz 5587 July 22 July 25 July 27 Austra 1 5524 Aug. 5 Aug. 8 August 10 Omrah 6667 Vug 22lAug. 22 August 24 And fortnightly thereaf >.cv. F\RES—NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON Saloon .. .. Single £39 to £73 10a Rpturn £70 to £115. Third Class ... £16 16s, £1818s & £22 Firat and second class passengers secure special advantages by booking through from JSew Zealand, being provided with Saloon Passages to Australia, which are included in tho above fares. Passages can be booked to or prepaid from any of the above ports. F. FERRIMAN, Agpnt for Union Steamship Company of New Zealavtd, Ltd., Agents in New Zealand. ; Fr edlander i-sros.



- THINGS - | WORTH KNOWING. ITIHAT! You a\n SAVE MONSY^if you Buy your Boot? from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS &|IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES. i EasbJStreet, Ashburton. BOOTS & BHOEH Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised as to Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials Guaranteed. CHARGES MODERATE. Brtng;Your' t ßepalrs to — NICHOLAS & PIGKFOiD, Late McDonald & MoDiarmid.



FOR PRIVATE SALE. WE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDL&NDER BROS., LIMITED ""for private sale, mHE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREE JL PROPERTY, Containing 2150 ACRES, Situated nearjAlford^Foresb. For|further particulars apply to/ FBIEDLANDKR BKOS , Ltd , Laud and Estate Agents. TTTE are CaSH^Buyers of good |linea of ! MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, i .Also,— OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lu>.



FAIRTON. TtTE are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots in this Townsliip. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre Block. APPLY AT ONOE TO FRIEDLAJNDER BROS., Ltd, LASD & ESTATE AGENTS. FOR SALE-Buggy or Light Trap Horee, Byrs old ; also Light Trap or Saddle Horse, 6yra. Apply Mail Office. PRIZE EGGS for Sale at Pelham Yards.



TREES FOR SALE, 1 zto noo pinus insignis qa AAA MAOROOARPA ioo',ooo LABCH 1 X AAA FRUIT TREES JLD,UUU (all kinds) 1 A AAA ORNAMENTAL] IU,UUU TREKS A SHURBS |~ aaa CHOIOE ROSES 3 AAA WALNUTS AND ,UUU Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETC;, FOUND IN A LARGE | NURSERY STOCK. | SPECIAL OFFER All Fruit Trees and Roses that die in Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the Purchaser »b the Nureery free of cost. Order early and co secure best selection, thomaTsealy, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASHBURTON ; Telephone No 50. P. 0. Box 32, PHASES OF THE ~MOON July. d h m New moon — »., 8 8 1 a-m First quarter M .- 16 11 29 a-m Full moon „. „ 23 9 12 p-m Last quarter .. .- 30 0 13 a-m Smoke New Veauj,



CHURCH SEHV CE*. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. THURSDAY—BibIe Clase, 7 30 p m. FRiDAY—Kvening Prayer and Address, 7 15 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. KIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, (July 23). 8.30 i m—-Holy Communion 11 a in—Matins. Litany, and Sermon. 3 p in~BEAFIELD, Rev R A Wood thorpc; DROMOKR, Mr Gat™. 6 30 p.m.—Evening Piayer and Sermon. R. A. WOODTHORPE. M.A., Vicar. PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON,~& J\ CA>AR¥ gOOIKI'Y. I THE WILL BE HELP ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NEXT, AT ODDFELLOWS' HALL. UECOED ENTBiES, PIGEON RACE-THURSDAY, 20th imt, Three Winners to be shown. AN EXHIBITION OF PLUCKING & DRESSING POULTRY For Table will be given on SATURDAY by an Expert, commencing at Noon.- Bring your Birds and Hares, and get them Dressed free of charge. R. B. RESTELL, 7 75 Hon. Secretary



WANTED TO RENT, TTUGHT OR TEN HORSE POWER Portable Engine, With Purchasing Clause. Particulars and prioe to H. W. BARRETT, IDI ARCADE.



TREES FOR SALE. FRUIT & POKEBT TREES WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere All Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application.! James Porter, NURSERYMAN, AL'^NTOJST, ASHBUKTON



HAVING TAKEN OVER THE BUc»INUSB OX' THE ECLIPSE CYGLf WO3KB WE ARE HOLDING A GRJSAT OLEABIKG SiLE OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BICYCLES, CYCLE ACCESSORIES, ETC. STOCK must be REDUCED by -6200 in Four Weeks. Lowest Quotations in Canterbury. We have Just Landed ex Knight Templar, a Shipment of the Famous "LOVEL DIAMOND " MACHINE^, (Admitted to be the Beat in the World,) Which will be included in the Sale. Mb G. Carson will continue in charge of the Cycle Department. CARSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. Importers of Bicycles & Cycle Accessories* TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, 7 139 Ashbubton.



QUALITY TELLS A TALE _ PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - 1 out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Woman, and Children DRINK mOAIL&b" M'lltE CMJYJLOW <"* Hlended Teas* fh« above statement, after 1c years' trial, should convince both the trade and public ' that N. M. tk Co.'s Pure Teas cannot ba equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper fb. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. FOR SALE % ACRE r>UiLDING Site, fronting Alford Forest JO Road, almost immediacely opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory. OC%K Price required. 3q4)U Tne lotß are Nos. 7 and 8, eaoh containing £ Acre* Apply to BULLOCK WANTED Known—You can now buy all oar well assorted and new Stock at Sale prices,—Nobthcotb and < Heffobd, i



The proposed Young Men's Olub deserves the support of every citizen. And it is hoped that the young men themselves will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish an institution for their own benefit in Ashburton. As the youths of our colony become better educated, and elevated to a higher moral plane by such helps and associa tions as the proposed Olub will undoubtedly afford them, they will become more respected and betber oit'zens. They will no longer be found loitering and wasting their money in questionable ways, and as '* the apparel oft denotes the man" they will become more particular in the choice of their tailors. Messes Craighead and Bbrkyman are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburton. Their immense stock ot new winter goods comprise the newest styles and materals ac now worn at Home, and of course their long established reputation for fib and workman ship need only be pointed out to visitors and strangers who may wish to know where to find the best tailors and to get satire " satis faction.' Ladies also Sad their orders for tailor made costumes executed by this firm in the latest styles moßt satisfactory, and at i the most reasonable pripee,



" Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, *• and it will lengthen your days." The patient stopped. The doctor's prediction was verifhd. The first day, the patient declares, waß as long s,g hia whole previous life. Prosperity is the best protector of principle. Few of us can stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like snppess. That is why Kingston's fihoeing is so successful. Kingston does not Ray so, ask anyone. He is well known, having been here nearly eighteen