IN MEMORIAM.

In Loving Memory of Ann Jetits, who departed this life August 28, 1898 I Day by day the voice saith come, ' Krtter thine entcnai home ; Asking nor if we oan spare, '. This dear soul its summons there. If He ukked us, we 1 we know, We fehotilri c y, "Oh, bpa'e tlvsbiow."' Ai.d with streamilisf tears w<-uld say : Lord, we love her, let her stay, — Inserted by her loving husband and chil dren.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1899. AN ARCH TRAITOR.

It would be difficult, if not im possible, to find m the records of the British nation for some centuries a more contemptible and cowardly traitor than the man Schreiner who, extra ordinary as it may seem, is the Prime Minister of one of the most important of our colonies. This snake m the grass who had been promoted by our fellow countrymen m the Oape Colony to the highest legislative position, is doing his best to place our too confiding country men at the mercy of their enemies, for although hostilities have not actually broken out between Great Britain and the Transvaal, the Boer is, and—unless he becomes more civilised—always will be the enemy of the Briton. A month ago Schreiner went out of his way to endeavour to prevent the Boer Presi dent from granting the concessions asked for the Uitlanders by Great Britain. H« strongly urged Oom Paul not to be m a hurry to maka con cessions, and now we learn that he ha*? grantrd a permit for a quantity of arms, which he knows must be m tended for use against his own countrymen, to pass through the country it is bis duty to protect, into the hands of the Boers. JHis preposterous exause that his permit was signed on July 14 only intensifies his offence, for at that date the pro spect of an immediate rupture waß greater than at any time since. More ov9r, it shows that ha signed the per mit m advance, and has doubtless signed m advance other permits to carry arms now on the way through British territory to the Boers. It is almost incredible that the people of the Oape Colony do not rise en masse to hurl such a traitor from power, and if they do not do so at once the Imperial Government would be justi fied—at least m public opinion—m interposing m some eftectual manner to deprive him of the power to do mischief. There may possibly be some extenuating circumstances m connec tion with the actions of the Cape Premier which have not been made public; but this does not seem very probable, and his conduct, as it f-ppears from the published reports, finds no parallel m British histoiy, at least for a century or two. It is a lamentable reflection that the name for which Olive Schreiner'a genius promised to gain so distinguished a place m the history of English literature, now seems likely to be covered with obloquy, and to stand through all time for everything that is treacherous and vile. We await further developments with much inteiest.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page totday will be found further particulars re affairs m the Traaa vd»l, nominations for the Canterbury Cup, a report of a fire afc Garaldine, an article on 41 The idolitary of Athleticisni|" and the busintsi advertisements of Messrs Sheirman Bros., Meddina, and Andrew Orr, with others ; on the fourth page important busi ness advertisements, including Messrs Fried lander Bros., Carson, and Northcote and He fiord. Head's Condition.—The Welling ton Hospital authorities state that Sapper Head, who waa injured m the Mahanga Bay explosion, is still improving and may now be expected to recover.—Press Association telegram. ££ | fgTHE Agricultubal Hall Competitive Designs.—The Lyttelton Times says :—"lu responsejto advertisements calling for com petitive designs for the Agricultural and Industrial Hall, the Directors of the com pany have received ten designs They have already held two meetings to consider them, and as all are good, the Directors are expe riencing considerable difficulty m making a selection."—lt) may be added that Mr A. Ager, Ashburton, is one of the competitors. Runaway. —About 5.30 oa Saturday eyen ing a horse attached to a light dog cart got away, and came past the post office bakery at a good pace. On reaching East Street it made m the direction of the saleyards, when, having a clear course, the speed at which it was moving was much accelerated. The animal contiuued ita wild career as far as the town belt, where the trip got capsized, and somewhat damaged. Luckily the animal steered clear of other vehicles along the line of route, and no one suffered personal injury. Accident at Rangitata Gorge Irriga tion Work"*.—Mr James Gallagher, of Messrs Gallagher Bros., contractors, met> with a very painful accident on Saturday morning. He was ramming a charge of dynamite into a large »touo when the charge exploded, cutting hi» face and hands very severely. He was brought to his brother's house, near Mayfield, a very rough Journey for one so injured, and Dr Hunter, Ashbur ton, was soon m attendance, and advised his removal to Christchurch to contult an eye specialist, as there is a slight injury to the right eye. It is unfortunate that this should have happened just when the contract was being finished up, especially as Mr Isaiah Gallagher, the other partner m the contract, is at present away from work with a poisoned hand. ThbFkrrit.-— Local poultry owners (says the Napier Telegraph) will be perturbed to learn that a young but well developed and particularly lively ferret was caught; to-day m & yard close to the Recreation Ground. Having secured the little creature, its captor beoame some what pi azled as to what he should do with it. If he killed it he became liable for a fine of £10, and if he let it loose damage of a serious nature to his poultry and his neighbors' was Ikely to result.; In this quandary he appealed to the office of the Stock Department, where he was told that if he called to-morrow he would be informed whether he would be prosecuted oi not! The office retailed possession of the ferret, then almost dead from its rough experiences m frantic efforts to escape, Man's Ingratitude —We have it on Shakespeare's authority that the winter wind is not more unkind than man's ingratitude. In many casea this is un fortunately only too true. There are times, however* when the benefit received is so great that ingratitude becomes impossible. When life is rendered a burden to us by sickness, and someone comes and restores us to health, wa should be base indeed to feel ungrateful. Thus, millions are to-day grateful to Hollo way's Pills and Ointment, which have cured them of all stomach and liver troubles, banished headache, flatulency, indigestion and low spirits, and cleared their systapj of gout, rheumatism, sciatica, and all similar 1 aiimentß. —(advt.) We caana a' be Chief Justices and Hon ourablea, but we o»o a' enjoy McKepaie's Hoad»i-!Ua!(ft Te»

Fobough Loan.—-Ib may interest some of the ratepayer! m the Ashburton Borough to know that the Wanganui Borough Counoil hps just adopted a proposal to borrow £16,000 at 4 per cent, for fifteen years, terminating m the same time at) the previous loan of £55,000. Ib waa stated that the loau would not require an increase m the rates. Comnierjtiiig on the fact thab the rates hid not been raised when the former j loin was raised the Mayor said:— An a m >U< r f U&-., the rates when the loan waa raih« were 2-- 6rl m the pound, and they had been reduced by 51. The Council could keep faith also now ; and he saw no reason why another penny should not be taken off, and the rate reduced to 2s, A two shilling rßt.r, had always been his amb;tion. A low rate made a town so much more attractive, as the first queabion asked by many people who deaired to settle m a place wua, what are the rates? How do they comp re with other towns! The rates m the Korough of Wanganui compared favourably with any town m New Zealand ; about the lowest. Chbrtsev. —A very successful ooncert m aid of St James' Church wag given m the Chorteey schoolroom on Friday evening last, Mr and Mrs Willis, the promoters of the entertainment, are to be congratulated on the exee lent bill of fare provided. The Rev. J. Holland, of Rakaia, presided. Miss Hardy , and Mies K. Orr, assisted occasionally by Mr McCarthy's violin, did excellent service as accompanists, and added materially to the success of the evening. Both these ladies also aang, and each took part m •> duet with Mr Atmore. Mrs John Doig also sang, and took part m a duet with Mr A Ironside. Miss Hempleman, of Kyle, assisted Messrs J. Lambie and Atmore m a part song, and also contributed an item. Messrs L. GUI, A. Ironside, and J. R. Sharp were the remaining vocalists and it is needless to say their efforts were appreciated. A feature of the evening's entertainment was the fine instrumental work of Messrs Gordon and McCarthy. The fotmer on the cornet and the latter on the violin did yeoman service. It was Mr McCarthy's* first appearance here and his fine violin playing was much appreciated. At the close the chairman thanked the performers for their assistance, Mr Abmore for the use of his piano, and particularly Mr and Mr Willis for having organised the concert. The o>j os of the concert was to provide funds for fencing the church grounds, and aa the tchoolroom was quite fu'l this object must have been attained —Own correspondent.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

FIXTURES : August 28-—Liverpool, v Lancashire. August 31—Scarborough, v Eleven of England.

MATCH AGAINST SOMERSET.

Uaited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright London, August 26 Tht first innings of the Australians closed for 572. Mcl-eod 15, Trumble 40, Noble 12, Trumpar 51, Layer 143, D*rling 96, Iredale 54, Gregory 14, Kelly 44, Jonet (not out) 34, Howell 0; sundries 30. Tyler took four wickets for 150 runs, Woods three for 73, Braund one for 81, Hedley one for 74, Hill one for 28. Somerset, m their second innings, scored 232 for Dine wickets. Brmind 0, Bernard 58, Robson 28, .Phillips 25, Woods 41, Hill 0, Daniel (not out) 37, Hedley ]?, Newton 4, Gill 5, Tyler (nob out) 7 ; sundries 10 Jones took three wickets tor 50 rum, Noble one for 13, Howell cne for 28, Layer one for 9, Trumper one for 10, Iredale one tor 11, McLeod none for 51 Gregory none for 34 j Trumb'e none for 14, Darling none for 10. The match was drawn.

MISHAP IN A FOOTBALL MATCH.

Armit Seriously Injured.

A very regrettable and serious accident happened m the second speil of the Otago Taranaki football match at Dunedin on Saturday to A. Armit, the popular wing three quarter of the Otago team. The Press Association telegraphs—" What took place was this :—When Armit with the ball came to A. Baly, he jumped into the air, hoping to pas*. Bayly, m collaring, got hold of him about the shins, and the result was that Armib turned completely orer, and came down on the back of his neck. After consulta tion by the Hospital staff, it was decided to operate pn Armit, and his depositions were taken. It ia understood he completely exonerates Bayly, and said the latter only played the game. It was found that there was dislocation and frac'ure. The spinal cord appsara to be only bruised. Armit's condition ia desperately bad. Bayly is very much cut up at the mishap. The Otago line umpire and all who were ia a good position to see what) took place exonerate him.

United Preea Association—By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, August 28 There was no changa m Armit's condition at noon.

RESCUED FROM AGONY.

Bile Beans Aspect a Marvellous Cure o* a Melbourne Lady who had Suf fered Ten Yeaks' Agony jtrom Bys pbpsia and Indigestion,

Here is a story of suffering extending over ten years, which should make us ahudder at the mera thought of thos« dreadful, health' destroying malndiea, dyspepsia and indigei tion. Bead the story and judge for yourselves of the marvellous curative properties possessed by Bile Beans, which ended the lady's pains. Mrs Laura James, of No 2, R»« street, North Fitzroy, Mel. bourne, detailed her Bufferings to a reporter of th<» North Melbourne Gazette as follows ;— " For quite ten years," she began, '• I have been a sufferer from indigestion and dys pepsia, and I feel sure I would still be enduring agony if I had not had the good fortune to have tried Bile Beans. And I can honestly say that a person suffering as 1 long suffered would be ir.uoh better dead than alive. I was one refined agony. No food agreed with me. Even liquid nourishment made me suffer greatly. 1 dwindled away until I became a mere skeleton and a burthen to myself and relatives About eight months ago a friend named Mrs Hood, of Market street, Fitzroy, advised ma tq try Bile Beans, I had previously heard good reports of them, and I decided to give them a trial. The first box seemed to improve ma, and of course I continued to take them* My case was a bud one, chronic, and of long standing, but with each box my stomach got stronger, and I was soon not only able to eat a meal, but to digest it. Altogether I have taken eight boxen, which have cost me less than a single doctor's fee, and I am absolutely and thoroughly cured. Of that lam certain, and there can be no mistake. I eat good hearty meals and enjoy them. I have no flUulencs or heavy feeling m the stomach afterwards, and as you see have fully re covered health and strength. I am now many pounds heavier than when I com menced to take Bile Beans, and am putting on weight daily. In my case the cure is little Bhort of a miracle, aa I was very far gone. I am deeply grateful for what Bile Beans has done for me, and will never miss an opportunity to recommend them to other sufferers." Bile Beans are an undoubted specific for Biliousness, iJeadaohei Indigestion^ Debility, Female Ailment, Liver Trouble, Costlvenesa, Piles, that tired feeling, etc. They may be obtained from all chemists, or direct from the Australian Depit, 39 Pitt Street, Sydney, tvho will forward post paid on reoeipt of itamps or post order, one box for Is l^d.

SPORTING.

Owners are reminded that nominations for the North Otago Jockey Club's Spri s; Meeting, to be held m September 13 and 14, close this evening at 9 o'clock.

COMMERCIAL

At the Kirweu Saleynrds on Friday there was an eusry of between 5000 and 6000 sheep, a f w head of cattle, pi^s, &c. There was a good attendance, and competition wos good for all prime lines of fre' sing aheep, but for httlf fi,,i.-»hed lot* there was no improvement. Fortwes m lamb the bidding wa« irregular, with a somewhat easier tone, and several line? were passed. Sales were effected at. the following rates*—Best frefzrs 16s 51 to 17a 6J, light weight, 15a Id to 16<, croß bred ewes m lamb 13a lid to 15a Id, merino, 10a 61 to 10a 10d, aged crossbred ewes with lambs at foot 16s, crossbred hoggets 10s 2d, forward crossbred! 13s 64 to 14a 8 J.

CABLE NEWS.

United Frees Association-—By Eleoiirlo Telegraph—Copyright! New York, August 25 A train ran from Syracuse to Rochester, a distance of eighty miles, m sixty-eight minutes. Berlin, August 27 The Fmperor has conferred the distinction of the Red Eagle upon Captain Rose, Consul at Apia. Pakis, August 26 The French authorities m Africa have been ordered to regard Qaptainß ' Voulot and Chanoine as rebels. Melbourne, August 27 The Argus says there is a growing feeling that the question of old age i pensions should bo allowed to stand lover until the Commonwealth Legis lature is constituted a few months hence. The necessity of legislating at an early date on the subject will be urged on the first Federal Parliament, and under these circumstances the Bill introduced by Sir U. Turner, having affirmed the principal of making provision for the aged, will probably not be proceeded with to its final stages.

FOOTBALL.

The interprovinci&l football match, Otago v Taranaki, played at Dunedin on Saturday, resulted m a draw, each tide scoring three points Canterbury defeated Nelson at Christ church on Saturday by fifteen points to nil.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending August 25, 1899 :—

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association —By Electrin Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, August 26 M. Gobert, expert, gave an amazing illustration of Dreyfus's innocence, while M s Bartillon took several hours to prove Dreyfus guilty. Dreyfus was dumbfoundedj and was the only person present who did not smile at JBartillon's geometric varieties. (Received W»kapu&ka August 23, 8.50 ».m, Guardian Office 9.30 a.m) i J?ARig, August 27 At the £)reyfus trial M, Freystaetter deposed that a false version of the Panizzardi telegram had been shown to the Court-martial m 1894. General Meicier exclaimed " Lie !" and finally CRBt the responsibility on Colonel Sandherr.

TERRIBLE TRAIN ACCIDENT.

Sixty Persons Drowned.

| United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Valparaiso, August 25 A tram fell into the river at Mapocha, and sixty persons were drowned.

THE MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, August 26 The Municipal Franchise Reform Exten sion Bill received the Governor's assent to day, and those qualified to be placed on the roll can now be enrolled up to Thursday next. This Act provides that a special meeting of the Borough Council shall be held on the fourteenth day next preceding the second Thursday m September, at which the name of any person possessing the requisite qualifi cation may be placed on the burgesa roll. No alteration m the burgess roll shall be made whilst it is closed, bus except whilst so closed it may from time to time and at any time ba amended by the Council at any meeting, or by the clerk, and for that pur pose it shall be the duty of the clerk te enter the name of any person who to his knowledge possesses any qualification entitling him to enrolment, or who nukes a claim for enrol ment m the prescribed form. The right of a parson to be enrolled at any time m respect of any qualification which he then posse -sea •hall nob be affected by the fact that he acquired it before or after any specified date.

On Saturday the Mayors of the respective boroughs m the colony received telegraphic intimation of the passing of the Act. Claims for enrolment must be sent m before Thurs day.

A PERILOUS VOYAGE.

United Press Association—By Elootrlo Telegraph—Copyrigb b. Sydney, August 27 The Julia Percy has reached New castle after a perilous passage from Brisbane. During the gales the fires were repeatedly extinguished, and the water m the stoke hole prevented access to the bunkers. All hands were bailing continuously. The deck fittings and saloon furniture were used as fuel. (Received Wakapuaka August 28, 9.15 a.m, Guakdian Office 10.10 am) Sydney, August 28 It has been ascertained that the mysterious distress signals of}' New castle were fired by the steamer Julia Percy, which encountered a perilous voyage from Brisbane.

AFFAIRS IN FRANCE.

United Press Association—By Electrto Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka August 28, 8.50 a.m, Guardian Office 9 3C a.m.) Paris, Augutt 27 M. Guerin threw impromptu ballads at the police, and also bricks were fired twice. He hoisted the black flag, and then maintained an ominous silence for several hours. It was discovered that M. Guerin was sick, but his illness was not dangerous,

MRS HARRISON LEE'S CAMPAIGN.

It was estimated that over five hundred children were present *t the Oddfellows' Hall on Sunday afternoon, and the balance of the sitting accommodation was utilised by the teachers and general public. Mrs Lee has the rare talent, possessed by so few public speakers, of being equally entertain ing to both the young and those of maturer years. Competing the body to a beautiful three-storey mansion, and alcohol as a crafty, cruei giant, desiring entrance, so as to effect ruin, the speaker wove a fairy tale, charming and fascinating m the extrsme. Her word-pictures were drawn with wonder ful skill, and at any other time but Sunday afternoon would nave evoked rounds of applause* A climax was reached when, taking one of the scholars, she gave an object lesson which few will forget. Har text was " What ? Know ye not that your body iathe temple of the Holy Ghost V' and the concluding entreaty was for all her hearers to keep intoxicating liquors out of the temple, and let God m. An orchestra, organised by Mr Horace Gates, led the musical put of the service, and the help thus afforded was highly appreciated. Mr H. M. Jones, secretary of the Prohibition League, was on the platform, and took a part m the proceedings, m the promotion of which he gave his hearty assistance. Ab Ihe Wealeyan Church on Sunday night there was an unusually large congregation, and though sufiring from severe headache, Mrs Lee preached a termon replete with illustration, pathos, and sparkling with what someone has called " sanctified humour." From the words " The evening and the morning were the first day," she showed how God's method of reckoning was different to man's —instead of saying day and night, it was night, then day; always from better to best. After giving her personal spiritual experiences of how the night of sin had resulted m the sunshine of salvation, the second day of knowing and oxperienoing divine help m seasons of trouble, and the third day of being saved to serve and to suffer, Mrs Lee went on to speak of the days of moral and social reform which m tho years past had dawned upon the world. The night of woman's degradation when she was com pelled to act as a beast of burden m the coal mines of Brit an, the night of the little children's servitude m factories and pits, and the emancipation of the negro race from the thraldom of slavery—had each m turn passed away, and were prophetic of the glorious day that would break with marvellous beauty on this fair colony of New Zealand, when, if her hearers were true to conßcieace andtoGod,they would vote out the liquor traffic. The Rev. R. Taylor conducted the servioe, Mrs Lee only giving the sermon. At the Oddfellows' Hali after ihe evening services m the churches were over, Mrs Harrison Lee delivered another address to a large audienoe. Her trxb was from the story of the creation, and "he (man) became a living soul." Her discourse was directed againat the evils of drink, and m illustrating a well delivered address Mrs Lee related several anecdotes with great effect. At the meeting to-night Mr John Orr will preside

SUPPOSED MURDER IN WELLINGTON

Outcome of a Drunken Quarrel

Three A nests Hade.

UuiL«(i Press A'^ociation—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, August 27 The police to-day wore investigating what is believed to have been a case of murder at Newicu early thia morning. From the meagre particulars available it appears the affair was the outcome of a drunken row. The dead body of a young man, Alexander Farquhar, a wharf laborer, was found m a house m Newton ; and aa a result of the police etquiries three people— Henry Erwin, and hi* wife, Annie Erwin, and John Farr—were arreated on a charge of wi;ful murder. F»»%uhar was a boarder with the Erwins. The neighbors heard a row onSaturd»ynight,and sawtwomen struggling m the yard. They afterwards went inside the house, where, according to the neighbors' statements, the quarrel was continued, the woman's loud screams being heard above the din. When arrested, the Arwins were m the house with the body of Farquhar, but so far they have not given any indication as to how the affair happened beyond admitt ing that they were all the worse for liquor. Farr, who was also a boarder, declares he was not mixed up m the affair, saying the body was lying on the floor when he c»me home. Another boarder, Sharkey, states he went home early m the morning, and seeing the body on the floor was so frightened he ran out and walked the streets till day break. Farquhar was very much knocked about the head, one blow on the temple being m itself sufficient to cause death, The Erwins are middle-aged people, and Farr is an elderly man. The accused will appear at the Court m the morning; Wellington, August 23 The room m which Farquhar met his death was bespattered with blood, and gives •very indication of a prolonged struggle having uken place There were also signs, of blood m the yard. Erwin, when first arrested, stated that he bad a row with Farquhar, but afterwards stoutly maintained that he knew nothing whatever about the occurrence. Mrs Erwin gave a similar denial. A neighbor states that late on Saturday night she heard the woman shout ing out several times " You have murdered him." It is thought the wounds were in flicted by the toe of a boot. Farf uhar, who was known as " Scotty," was a man of fairly good education, and very popular among his mates. Erwin's house is unfurnished, squalid, and dirty, and is situate m a very undesirable neighborhood. At the Police Court this morning Erwin, his wife, and Farr were charged with the murder of Farejuhar. Mr Jelliooe appeared for the Erwins, Mr Pender said the police had made very careful enquiries, and would bd bouad to s&y that they did not m any way bear out the charge so far as Farr was concerned. He therefore asked that the charge against Farr be withdrawr. Mr Haselden, S.M—"Very well. lean rely on your word, Inspector. Farr is dis charged." Mr Pender then asked for a remand of the Erwins till Friday, which was granted. A ptst m«rtem examination of Farquhar's body was held this morning, Death was due to accumulation of blood on the brain, probably caused by heavy blows An inquest will be held this afternoon

News in Brief.

The first advertisement for the stallion spason appears m this issue. The thorough bred entire Linkshot, by Chainshot—La Diva, is announced to stand at Ashburton. He possesses that rare combination ot blood nowsomuchsoughtafter—JVJusket-Traducer. His sire Chainshot was by Maeket—Looket, while his maternal granddam was by Traducer—Opera.

WRECK OF THE TEKOA.

She Strikes Upon Staten Island.

Supposed to Have Foundered.

Many of the Crew Missing.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, August 26 The New Zealand Shipping Com pany's Tekoa, while on the voyage from Wellington to London, struck Staten Island, off" Terr* del Fuego, and ia supposed to have foundered. The second officer and four of the crew are saved. The rest are missing.

The Tekoa left London on her last vogage out, on April 29ch, and arrived m Welling ton on June 22ad. Her officer* were: — Captain Ford ; Mr Barlthorp, chief officer ; Mr Barnes, second ; Mr Whitehead, tuird ; Mr Draper, fourth ; Mr Swan ohief engineer, the others being Messrs Mackenzie, Ma»OD f Brawley, Smith, and Horsbrough; Mr Brewer, iteward m charge. The ship's com pany all told numbered between forty and fifty. She bad no patsengeit. She left Wellington for Lyctelton on June 28sh, and arrived ab that port on June 29th. After loading she left for litnaru on July 3rd, and sailed on July 6th for Waitara, where she arrived on July Bth, and sailed on 11th for Wanganui; on 14r,h Jaly she sailed for Wellington, which port she reached on July 15th, and finally sailed for London oa July llth. The Tekoa has been singularly unfortu nate, having been on fire twice. Oa the last voyage but one from Home she caught fire. She was then m command of Captain Hamon, formerly of the Opawa On her * arrival m Wellington Captain Hsmon shifted into the Waimate, and Captain Ford, who was chief officer, and who had been m the service of the Company for a number of years, took oharge of her* He took her Home and out again to Wellington, and it was on his second homeward voyage thab the disaster occurred. This was the fifteenth voyage of the vesßel. The hull of the Tekoa is insured m Eng land, and the Company only o>rriesa part risk on the vessel m their own funds. States Island is an Argentinian island, separated from the south-east point of Terra del Fuego by Le Maire Strait, forty miles m width. It is long (45 miler) and narrow m shape, with steep coasts penetrated by deep fiords, and rices to nearly 3000 feet. Snow covers it almoss all the year round. The island received its name m 1616 from Cornelius Schonten m honor of the ''Staa ten "or States General of Holland. All the coast round about the locality is very iron bound, being mainly high cliffs, and the weather is usually exceedingly stormy.

Wellington, August 27 The wreck of the Tekoa probably occurred about the 13th inst. She had a full cargo. There were no passengers. The iocftl freez ing companies had a largo shipment) of meat and produce by the vessel August 28 The Tekoa'a Wellington cargo ia roughly estimated to be worth £23,000. She also had cargo from Aaokland, Waitara, Wanga nui, and Lyttelton. TiMARtr, August 28 The Tekoa shipped here meat, wool, tallow, etc, value about £18,000. Mr D. Swan, the first engineer, has a mother and sister here, and a wife and family m London.

THE TRANSVAAL.

The English Suzerainty

Speech by Mr Mi rein er United Press Association—By Elecfcria Telegraph—Copyright London, August 26 Although the report that Mr Obarnberlain had actually replied re fusing to relinquish the suzerainty is not confirmed, everything indicates that such was his attitude when writing at the end of July. In the correspondence published to day, Mr Chamberlain refused any form of arbitration m regard to the suzerainty. Pretoria, August 26 The Raad, by eighteen voteato nine, decided to maintain the dynamite I monopoly, but reduced the price of the i article. Mr Chamberlain repeatedly argued that the monopoly was con trary to the Convention. Fearing a Boer raid, the troops at Lorenzo Marques are kept constantly ' under arms. Several Boer emissaries have been arrested. General Joahert has forbidden the commandeering of strangers m the Transvaal, Oafbtown, August 26 Mr Schreiner, m the Cape Asmembly, said he had permitted the transmission of ammunition to the Orange Free State m accordance with the Customs Convention. He would do his duty m war time as a loyal subject to the Queen. The Cape limes itatei that Pre toria's reference to arbitration concern ing the suzerainty is the only comic element m the situation.

Speech by Mr Chamberlain.

A Significant Warning.

Peace ox Wai ?

The " Sands Running Eowa."

London, August 2? Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Birm« lingham, said that Kruger dribbled cash of hii rfplies to tho British pro posals like water squeezed froir a sponge, proposing conditions which he knows are impossible, thus preventing a satisfactory investigation. Britain's patience was unparalleled m the relations of a paramount with a sub ordinate Stats. Great Britain could not take less than Sir A. Milner'a moderate proposals. The issees wore peace or war, and the relief of a common difficulty and tho confirmation of the Transraal's independence were m President Kmger's hands. Would he at the eleventh hour speak the word ? The sands were running down m the glass. Mr Chamberlain repeated the simile recently used by Mr Balfour that if the resources of diplomacy proved ineffectual to untie the knot, other means would have to be adopted, and Lord Salisbury's warning that Great Britain had put her hand to the plough and would not turn back, Mr Chamberlain added that if a settlement were much longer delayed they (the Government) would not hold them selves restricted to their previous offer. Th.G situation was critical, and too fraught with danger to be strained for any indefinite postponement. (Received Wakapuaka August 28, 8-50 a. m, Guardian Office 9-30 a.m) London, August 27 Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Birm ingham, said the Transvaal crisis had shown the unity of the Empire. If a rupture occurred, which we had don« everything m oar power to avoid

THIS Afr'UBUBION (1411)/* M NDaY, AtJGTJST 26, 2899



Shi

ule.

Date,

[High in Sun

State of weather.

Saturday .. Sunday .. Monday .. Tuesday .. Wednesday Thursday.. Friday

Low.

High

26 --- 2-- 8-- -28--29-33' 31 --28'

57 --- 5-- 2-- -58--64-63 1 61. 57" I

113 --1- 1-3- -1-10-124' 120" 112 --1105

Fine, ip

calm South

i> »»

NW

Snow, Fine,

>> calm cairn



YOUR LAST CHANCE. Atlanta Bioyclzs, £16 10a, with 12 months guarantee. Genuine Duolop tyree, and our special finish. Only two left, and £16 10s buya them They must go. OATEB, LOWRY & Co., Burnett Street! 8 268 "Sube, Bridget," an' it's the Hondai Lanka Unblended Tea ye'U be after buyia'; it's lika Ould Ireland itself for quality



" Wb'rb a 1 Jock Tamson's bairns," an' say we should a' gree tae hae naethin' but MUe's Hondai-Lanka Unblended Tea Smoke New Venui,



" Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, "and it will lengthen your day's." The patient stopped, The doctor's prediction was verified. The first day, the patient declares, was as long as his whole previous life. Prosperity is the best protector of principle. Few of us can Btand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston's shoeing is ao successful. Kingston does not say so, ask anyone. He is well known, having befin her* nearly eighteen yews. ' - '



F. FERRTMAN, FOX fcALE, A L\RGE FAMILY DWILLING I House, wilh a few >oi>s of Ground F FHJKRIMAN. I- O R SALE I l^ s! c North Inland, m the v'cini yof Euira, an imitruved dairy Farm of 115 Ac.es with good improvements wi;hin one mila of iWway Slation, to whi.Ji it sa j Jin d by a liwid meul road Tae fam is also nea? * D^uy Factory snd School. F. FERRIMA N. FOX SALE, AT Aahburton Forks, a compact home stead of 84 acres of good land, subdivided, and all laid down m clover. On this farm is erected a comfortable dwelling h^use. A large portion of the purchase money can remrln on mortgage. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, f\N North East Belt, a Comfortable Dwelling House on half an acre of ground with good orchard, F, FERRIMAN. FOX &ALE, A T the Corner of Burnett ad William Streets, m an improving position, half an acre of good ground upon wh'ch is eree'ed a substantial house of seven rooms. Easy terms will be given. F. FKRCIMAN. FOR SALE^ 1" HAVE been instructed by ;Mn RoB»KT Mubkay, who has left Ashbur ton, to dispose of his very comfortable suburban residence at Allonton, with four acre» of ground, which is well laid out. It is hennded by a microoarta fence, and has other improvements. F. FERRIMAN. T~O *L E T.~~ " A Shop and Dwelling House, io » good position for business, opposite the Union Bank of Australia, Tancred P.treet, F. FF.RRIMAN. FOB SALE, SECTIONS m the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. TjUAUTTfMSATALE"' _ PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - I out of every 4 of tha whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK JPURE! CJEYJLOJV w Bientled Teas. fh« above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. Ik Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will he convinced ours have no equal for Quality. ~ PUBLIC NOTICES 8 6 < -s I £ S CO is «« O rvj <I 2* 1 H so M *t %I „ g « h % T. H. UnDBILI< j [K. UNDEItL T H. UNDKiLL AM) CO., T^URNISHING UNDERTAKERS I Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, j TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON i EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. i Polished Coffin* » Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath* I m Stock. —— ' < Private Address, Peter Street, directly ! behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr £« Andrews; £»eb Belt, % <



~T ITTLE ARGUMENT is needed m favor of the ivider's Selection of the WA.VEBLEY BIOYCLS to-day. It has 6rmly established its own place and reputation by years of unvarying success. No Bicycle ever attained a higher decree of popularity or gave more universal satisfaction than the WAVEBLEY of 1898. In the construction of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue our policy of building the bast possible machine, regardless of cost, ar.d then filing oar price as low as the advancement m the art of bicycle building will permit. To the agent, to the ritier, to the export, we agiin, fearless of Buoeeasfol contradiction, submit our claim f r the WaVERLES" of full (quality with any bicycle built m the world. In preparing for another year, we h*ve retained the besfc features of our 1898 Models, making s eh changes as the lessons of the season past have suggested m the way of improvements, and always with due consideration for the taste of the riding public m matters of detail and design. Oar equipment has been selected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest number, and m the variety of accessories and options i« SGffidently liberal to met any reasonable demand. We offer our Nos. 25 and 26 for 1889 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful WAVERLEYS, confident that they will be accorded a full share of public favor. WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In making the alterations necessary to keep m line with the changing demands, we have aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared m our 1898 construction, working toward the general refinement of the bicycle, than with a view to radical changes. FRAMES £c JPOrftH.B. BKARING PAMTB. In our frames and fo*k% we continue —- the use of Albany seamless tubing with Our bearing parts are all of tool sfeel forged steel flush joints, which we con- hardened through m oil and ground to elder so necessary to the highest claps gauge. Further Improvement has of construction, but which are so little been made m our patent) sliding used at the present day. We also retain adjustment, which has been used so the National forged hollow arch f >rk successfully for the last tw»> yaire. crown. Frame lines are changed some- [New detachable cranks and eproket whar, particularly m the rear, where fas'ening are interesting and dis straight D forks are u^ad. Bindi g tingulhhing features, and a new, self oollsr and bolt at handle-bar and seat- oiling and silent-running leaf chain hta pj»t are discontinued, being replaced been adopted after severe teats. by our own new expanding device of neat design and great t fficiency. — ACCESSORIES AND FIMBH — We retain the National automatic Bub Brake, improved for 1839, and nlso furnlah a new front wheel Brake at a alight advance m price. Saddles of varying shapes and widths are furnished with both straight and coil fcprings. The Wiverley adjustab c handle-bar is Bupplied m two widths and m rams-horn pattern. 'Ihe pedals are newly designed for this season, simple ani strong. YOU CAN have your REPAIRS Thoroughly and Quickly attended to at most) Reasonable Prices if you will entrust them to us. We make » bPKCIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NfOKKL PLATING Of Really First-Class Quality. In connection with our Christchurch Branch we have built a Complete Enamelling Oven and Nickel Plating Plant which is under the charge of Rsr T. Whitfibld, late of the Austral Oomp*ny, ss thac our customers can rely on any work entrusted to us being turned cv" m First-Class < 'rder. - SUNDRIES- We have ast opened a large Assortment of SUMDIUES of the Latest Patterns, including— LAMPS, BELLS, TOECLIPS, MUDGUARDS, LUBRICANTS, Etc. — Etc. " «OL\R" -ACETYLENE GAS LnMFS, v 20th CENTURY" AOfcTYL'fiNE GAS LAMPS, SILVER KING OF THE ROAD, ISEW ROL r)PHOTE LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS, EXCELSIOR LAMPS. A L So,— PERFECTION, BANNER, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others. OVER TWELVE PATTERNS OF TOIU CLIPS, We Have STRUCK OIL Which will sorn to any Lamp without the least trouble or smoke. Pub up m Bottles, Is each; equal to four of the üßual 6d bottlee. Also— LUBRICATING OIL, Which will not Clog m the Bearings — la per Bottle. JOHN OUR & CO., ASHBURTON. SOLE AGENTS IN NEW ZEALAND FOR THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES. AND AT Waverley Cycle Depot, 2X7, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTOHTROH. ;