PHASES OF THE MOON.

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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1899.

'Jhb English and American papers not immediately connected with cycle manufacturers and cycle booms are almost unanimous in considering that cycle racing as at present carried on ie not likely to hold much longer the place in public estimation which it has hitherto occupied. It is impossible to pick up a newspaper containing com ments upon recent race meetings without seeing this opinion expressed with more or less emphasis. Even in ' Austialia the refrain is being taken up, ! thus indicating very clearly that unless a reform takes place soon cycle racing will be a thing of the paßt. Why this fate should be especially threatened to this branch of sport seems at first sight \ an anomaly. The sport is comparatively new and decidedly attractive, and the enthusiasts in bicycle riding appear to be ever on the increase. But the first visit any observing person pays to a bicycle track, particularly when an important meeting is being held, will at once enlighten him. He will see that the leading competitors who are generally'—we might almost say, invariably—paid employees of im porters or middlemen engaged in the bicycle trade, have got things pretty much their own way. The events are mostly arranged to suit their con venience, the heats are frequently made up in such a manner that men in the same employ can act as pace makers for fellow employees, and are able to rapidly overtake the field, which is usually composed of amateurs. Then these combinations proceed to em ploy those tactics which long experience has shown them can be successfully practised against the more sportsm*n like amateur, who finds that when the time comes for his effort, he is carefully blocked while one of the confederated pros, is sailing away in front. Thus the times of all the races in which the back markers—or paid riders—overtake the field early are always slow, for these latter lay themselves out to keep the field back for the " final sprint" when one of them should win. There is therefore nothing surprising in the statement which recently went the rounds of the papers that it took some • champions' over seven minutes to ride a mile in England the other day. Nor can one wonder that a well-known sportsman is credited with saying that "the public would not pay to see advertisements sent round the track." This is the crux of the whole matter. So long as the cycling clubs lend them selves to the manufacturers, middle men, and professional riders it is use less to look for genuine honest racing. A writer in our columns lately sug gested that the paid riders should not, be allowed to compete in all important races, and the idea seems to be the on'y feasible way out of the difficulty The other riders are, after all, only amateurs, even although do ride for ca&h prizes, for they do not make a living at the business, nor do they spend more than a few hours a week on the pastime. It cannot be denied that unless some radical re form is brought about in the manner I of carrying on cycle racing the bulk of the riders as well as the public will ceasfl to take an interest in it.

IS CYCLE RACIM DOOMED ?

Pr will be seen on reference to our cablegrams from Europe that the Queen of England has been accorded a most enthusiastic recep tion in France. We wonder what would be the result at the present juncture of a visit by the Queen of England to the United States of America. We venture to say if Her Majesty's health—and the other circumstances that hedge round royalty—permitted of such a visit, the result would be startling to the rest of the world. Recent events have shown that the American people have deep deep down in their hearts that same feeling of respect for the old country and its traditions which throbs in the pulses of the Britons themselves, and one can @aspy conceive with what enthusiasm they would welcome the supreme visible symbol of England's 1 power, We feel certain that were Her Majesty to pay a yifit to panada and the United States of Ameripa, her pro gress over the vast eontineiat would be marked by such scenes of enthusiasm and demonstrations of good will, such expenditure of mopey and labor to give emphatic expression ta the love the American people bear to Victoria tbe Good—-the model wife, mother, and sovereign—as have never been wit nessed in the history of the world j for; pke Americans when they act in u2!!? Qn j do nothing by halves.

QUEEN VICTORIA IN AMERICA

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Local and General.

Tke S4tf Fbancisco Mail*—The San Francisco mail| (per s.s. Moana) has arrived at Auckland,—-Presa Association telegram. A new serial is commenced in thia issue, and will be found on the #rst page. The fourth page contains a reporb of the sports meeting at Rangitata. The Whafgarei Murder.—Robert Hous ton was committed for trial at Whangarei on a charge ef murdering Robert Fuller. Accused reserved hip defence.—Press Asso ciation telegram. RailwayJßookstalls.—- The accepted ten ders for railway bookstalls on the south line are -.—Chriatchuroh, Simpson and Williams, JB7o' Ashburton, S. Marsden, £20 103 ; Timaru. P- w' Hutton and Co., £42; Danadio, G. W. Geddei, £106 12s ; lover ! cargil!, 0. Rodgera, £7. i The NAjmOAi. Boajjdal —Iq connection ' with the recent niarjn'e pases, it is stated (reports a Wellington telegram) t^at the Marine Department has called upon each of j its officers to make sworn declaration as to the information he is aware of aa to the issue of ft master's certificate to Captain Jones. Subsidies to Public Libraries.—A Wel lington telegram states that 285 libraries have made the lorjgpal return necessary to participation in the vote of £2jpiQs for sub sidies to public libraries. The vote afford* i subsidy of £3 3a 3i in the £ on the nominal income, and the subsidies range from £X 67s

Racecourse Trespass.—At the Christ- Magistrates Court on Tuesday, Eix book mkers were lined £2 and costs for being illegally on Plumpton Park racecourse on March 4. Pbbsonal.— The fr'enda of Mr H. But teriok, will hear with regret that he is miking little if any headway towards re covoiy. Mr G Pearce, is, however, rapidly recov. ring from the attack of typhoid which kid him low. The Cemeteries Act.—At the Christ church Magistrate's Court on Tuesday a w«man was fined £1 for having interred a stillborn child at a place other than the cemetery. She pleaded ignom.ce of the law. Cycling.—We {New Zealand Wheelman) have ..uthority for saving that steps will I s'hortlj betaken to disqualify persona cogged |on the stiff of cycling newspapers from holding any offioe m the Le&gua of New Zealand Wheelman. Fbeight on Grain.—According to an Auckland telegram Che Waikato farmers, owing to the unremunerative prioea offering tor grain, are memorialising the Minister for Railways to reduce the freights and terminal charges twenty-five per cant. Infected Fruit.—The other day twenty eight caßea of mixed fruit, from Sydney to Hobart by the Mararoa, were found by the entomologist to be infested by the Queens land fly, codlin moth, mussel scale, red scale, white orange scale, and other pests. The whole lot waß condemned, and ordered to be destroyed. •c Tote " Betting —George Fuller waß charged at the Chrisfcohurch Court on Tues day with illegal betting at the Hororata racecourse and convicted. Mr Beetham said he saw no reason to deal differently with this case than those previously before the Court and fined accused £10, and ordered him to be imprisoned for fourteen daya with hard labor. Ashburtqn County Council. —Mr 0. J. Harper has handed m the following notice of motion for the next meeting of the County Council, to be held on April 7 : -" That the sum of £21 be granted as a bonus to the Ashburton Borough Fire Brigade for fire prevention purposes m the Ashburton, Hampstead, and Tinwald districts, provided the plant is available." Thh New Zealand Loan.—ln the pros pectus of the New Zealand loan, issued m London, it was stated that £500,000 of the proceeds was to be applied to the construc tion of railways, roads, and bridges, and addifcioDal rolling stock to meet the require ments of the largely increasing traffic; while the other £500,000 was for advances to bona fide settlers on the security of landed property. Grain. —Owing to the low prices ruling a large quantity of grain is going into store m Ashburton, whilst a fair share is going for ward to the Harbor Board Stores at Lyttel ton. Many farmers are of opinion that the present prices cannot hold for long, and that it will pay to store. Two shillings or less per bushel for prime wheat are not tempting, and hardly pleasant for growers to think about. A Question of Handwriting.—Evidently bad handwriting is not confined to news paper men. During a discussion on Tuesday night at the Wesleyan Conference on the question of the supply of a typewriter to the Uonnexional Secretary, one of the members spoke feelingly. '• It will be a great bless ing," said he fervently, "to those who have to read Dr. Morley's letters if Conference supplies him with a typewriter," and there was hearty laughter amongst the members, Old Age Pensions.—Of the 172 applicants who have applied for an old-age pension m the Ashburton district only one is a native of the Australian colonies, the others were born as follows: —In England, 90 ; Scotland, 30; Ireland, 43; Wales, 1; Channel Islands, 3; West Indies, 1 j France s 1: Germany, 1. Of these, no leas than twenty two have reached the age ot four score years, the " daddy " of the lot being born m 1808, and therefore is m hia ninety-first year, Offensive Publications, —At the Christ church Court on Tuesday O. J. Wall was charged with having sold and distributed indecent matter contained m a medic»l advertisement m the Town and Country Journal and m the Referee. A letter from the proprietor of the former paper was read m Court stating that a special edition was being sent to New Zealand on account of the restrictive laws regarding objectionable advertisements. A nominal fine of 203 and coats was inflicted m eaoh case. St. Patrick's Day.—To-morrow will be pretty generally observed as a holiday In Ashburton. AH the business places will close for the whole day. The Banks also have a holiday. At this office the Guar dian will be published as nsual, but will go to press at eleven o'clock, so that advertise ments ahould be handed m before half-past 10. i The sports on the Domain are expected to draw a large crowd of spectators, for inde pendent of the attractions of the Domain itself, the entries for the cycle and other races are numerous and interesting. An Illicit Stjll.—At Christchurch on Tuesday Charles Fryer was charged with being m possession of an illicit etiil on March 13. He pleaded guilty. He said that he was a financial agent worth £300 or £400. He had met a man who said that he had a patent washing machine, and accused agreed to find the money to place it on the market. He bad taken the so-called wash ing machine m a cart intending to carry it to a house at Ricearton where it was to be set up. The Collector of Customs found the still m the cart. The Magistrate said that the case was not one for a minimum fine, and inflicted a penalty of £100. The Railway Bars.—Rumour gives a curious reason for the delay m announcing the names of the successful tenderers for the Railway Refreshment Rooms throughout the colony t It is stated on good authority that a certain well known Christchurch brewer has put m a tender for the whole of the railway bars, and m consequence, the matter, instead of being settled off hand m the usual way, is being made a Cabinet question, doubtless with the object of considering whether more votes could be secured by dealing with the one influential brewer or with individual tenderers. The shade of Sir Eobprt Walpole must fte forced to admit that the science of political 'porruption has made gigantic strides since the days of the Georges. Literary Society—The usual weekly meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society was held last evening. There was a large attendance of members and friends, including a good number of ladies, and the President (Mr F. Cooper) occupied fcheohair. After a large amount of business had been dealt wit! 1 * the programme for the evening, which took the form of a leotuw on « Electricity," by Mr A. J. Muller, was pro ceeded with. Mr Miiller, who treated his hearers to *n instructive and interesting lecture for & couple of hours, spoke chiefly on the various systems of cf,bl« and overland telegraphy. He also enlightened hisijearers on the electric oar and electric light systems. At the conclusion of his address questions were asked of Mr Miiller and answered to satisfaction. On the motion of Mr Soal, seconded by Mr L. Hanrahau, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Miiller for his able lecture, Messrs Moison and McSherry were selected fco make all arrangements for next Wednesday eyening'a programme, which will take the form of a debate. 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 m this beautiful structure ; but.! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, tiie result of such treatment, but which no ekill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by tho observance of natural laws. Our advice is constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed «• the shoulder," the trouble Is m the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents frefc cin^lation, andj pus or mattec is discovered m the olift.' W. T. Kingstok may be oonsnlfced at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street, or at his private residence, Grey street.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright

London, March 14 The City is unfavourable to the pro jected Melbourne Board of Works loan of a million, at 3 per cent., unless a loan minimum is fixed. A retail dealer, at Cardiff, is being prosecuted for selling a parcel of Vic torian butter containing 1 2 per cent! of boracic acid. Mr Sinclair, the Government agent, has arranged to defend the case. The Thames Machinery Company offers to erect and work a battery and cyanide plant at the Greater Britain Exhibition, if the Victorian and Queensland Governments will supply 200 tons of quartz each, the Company to charge £1 per ton and return the balance of the proceeds. The House of Lords has decided that the bookmakers' enclosure at Kempton Park is not a " place " within the mean ing of the Act. Countess Russell, who gained noto riety some time ago m connection with divorce HtigatioD, has made a success ful appearance at Plymouth m the musical play " A Runaway Girl," March 15, The plague has broken out at Mecca and Hong Kong. Paris, March 15 The jury acquitted M. Gohier, who was prosecuted for the publication of a book entitled " The Army against the Nation." The verdict elicited enthu siastic cheers for the Republic and liberty. Sydney, March 15 Briggs will be executed on April 5. Mr M. B. Curtis, agent for Dante, has.sought an injunction to restrain the latter from dealing with the para phernalia, pending a suit for breach of contract. The Court sanctioned a mutual arrangement whereby the performances could be carried on under the supervision of the receiver of court, Dante to deposit £1000 before removing the apparatus from the jurisdiction of the Court.

Cannot Wait, Going Domain.

THE HURRICANE IN QUEENS LAND.

United Press Association—By Eleofcrio Telegraph —Copyright. Beiiiake, March 15 Two colored women during the hurricane swam ten miles, each with a child on her back. When landed both children were dead. The force of the gale is shown by stones being embedded six inches m the trunks of trees, while rocks weighing tons were thrown up by the sea. A...young man named Pitt, who escaped the storm, upon hearing a false report that his father was drowned, attempted to commit suicide.

COMMERCIAL,

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Christchurch, March 15 At the Addington market to-day, 2858 fab sheep, 2012 fat lambs, 8754 store cheep, 428 head of cattle, and 510 pigs were yarded* Cattle."—The 156 head of fab cattle in cluded a few heavy weights from the North Island, which sold from £7 10a to £8 55. Beef was slightly brisker, without change m values, good to prime local steera £6 to £7 17a 6d, others down to £410s, heifers £4 to £6, and cows, £3 10a to £5 10a, good young stores sold well, a good many going to the West Ooaßfcj Fat Fhkeb.—Prime fat sheep and freezing sorts sold wall, and butchers' ewes showed a distinct rise for the better classee* Prime heavy weight wethers 15s to 15s 7d, freezers 12s 6d to 14s 6d, lighter sorts lie 6d to 13s 3d, prime trade ewes 10s bo 13s, medium 8a to 9s 6d, inferior 6s to 7s 6d The bulk of the fat lambs was notup to freezing sbandard, and though prices are lower there is no drop m values* A few prime broughb up to 13s 6d, freezing 9a 6d to lls Id. Stqre Shee?—The store sheep, with the exception of a few big lines of breeding ewes, were mostly m small lots* Turnip sheep about held bheir own, bub ewes were easier. Forward wethera 10s to lls 8d; backward sorts down to 8s ; mixed two-tooths 9a 4d; two-tooth ewes 9a 4d j two and four-tooth 8s to 7s lid ; two, four, and six-tooth 9s; four and six-tooth 8i 3d ; four, Bixand eight booth 8s Id; sound mouthed 6s 3d to 7a 3d ; lambs 5s to 8a 7d •, sound mouthed merino ewes 6s 6d. Pigs—Pigs were decidedly easier, owing to continued importations from the North Island, and a drop of 5s per head took place m Btores, while baconera and porkers ranged from 3£d to s|d per 1b;

LAWN TENNIS.

The men'a scratch single tournament) for the championship of the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club, was completed on Jfriday last, when G. F. Salmond defeated P. H. Cox, the runner-up, m a Bplendidly fought out match. ' In the first set, Cox settled 4own to wprk very quietly, and playing hia usual steady game,' defeated Salmond 6-3. However, the j latter was not to be denied, and although Cox was playing well, managed to win the second and third sets 6-3, 6-2, The play throughout waa of a high order, and some excellent rallies resulted, although the light appeared to trouble the players at times, The following are the results of the various games ; — First Round—P H Cox beat V Steward, 6-2 60, W Johnston beat H H Fooks, 4-6, 6-1, 64. C F Salmond beat R H Upton, 10-8, 6-4. Second Round—Cox beat Shoriaud, 6-3, 6-4. Salmond beat Johnston, 8-6, 6-1. Final Round —Salmond beat Cox, 3-6,6-3, 6-2. ■ mmmmmm

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka March 16, 9 15 a.m Guabdian Office 9.58 a.m) The Nile Difficulty. London, March 14 The drafts of the Anglo-French agreemeuts for the sett'ement of the Nile difficulty have been exchanged between the two countries. The Queen's Visit to the Continent The Queen has telegraphed to Lord Salisbury stating that she is pleaied with the unusual cordiality and enthusi asm which marked her reception m France. The Steamer Castillian. Fiw York, March 15 The steamer Oaatiilian is a total lose. The Kaiser and Mr Rhodes. Berlin, March 15 Mr Cecil Rhodes has arranged that the trans-African railway and telegraph lines will traverse German territory on the eastern side of Lake Tanganyika. Mr Rhodes found the German authori ties m complete accord with him, but had Germany hesn averse Mr Rhodes had an alternative scheme for carrying lines through the Congo state. Germany's Proposed Military Increase. The Reichstag rejected, by 20 to 141, the Government proposal! for increasing the peace effectiveness of the military. The Reichstag also rejected the recommendation of the Budget Committee, which already had made a considerable reduction on the number* of the proposed additional forces. This action was taken despite hints by the Government that the Kaiser was strongly m favor of strengthening the army, and was dominated by a strong sense of responsibility and of solicitude for the safety of the Empire.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright) (Received Wakapuaka March 16, 9.15 nm Guardian Office 9-58 a-oi) The Yarra Mystery, Melbourne, March 16 The reward of £550 for the discovery of the principals m the Yarra mystery has been awarded to O. S, Pratt, who gave the first information which led to the arrests and Dubberke's confession. A Labor Riot. Perth, March 16 In connection with the strike of wharf laborers, a mob of a hundred rushed the wharf and cleared out all the free labourers. Some were roughly handled and several jumped into the water. Others took refuge on the ships, Subsequently work was resumed under police protection, The Gatton Enquiry. Brisbane, March 16 The only point of evidence m the Gat ton enquiry so far shows up the absence of any precautions taken by the police when the tragedy was dis covered. The officer who made notes as to the positions of the bodies lost them.

Have you seen

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 16, 9.15 am, Guardian Office 9-58 a.m) London, March 15 Mr Chamberlain has introduced m the House of Commons the House Purohase Bill, which provides for advances to workmen to secure their homes. The authorities are empowered to advance £240 on a house worth £300, with a nominal rate of interest,

3ealandia Quadruplet ?

SAMOAN AFFAIRS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright* London, March 14 A Beater's message from Washing' ton states that the three Powers have agreed to obliterate all traces of th.c official trouble m connection with Samoa, and postpone the feingship question. Berlin, March 15 The JSfqrth Geman (fasette, comment, ing on the Samoan affair, says that Chief Justice Chambers was the only •ne entitled to determine the regularity of Mataafa's election. Dj Raffel was not entitled to assme judicial functions because Mr Chambers was temporarily absent on board H.M.S. Porpoise.

NEWS BY THE MAIL.

"United Preiß Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, March 16 There has been no further fighting at Samoa up to the date of tho Moana's de parture on March 10. In consequence of rumors that Mataafa's followers threatened to barn the villages of the Malietoa party unless the latter paid taxes, soldiers were sent by the provision*! Government, and the British and American Consuls issued a proclamation threatening strong action and denying the report thai they recognised Mataafa as king. A counter proclamation, issued by the German consul upholding the Provisional Government, had effect of stimulating the Mataaftet, who were gathering with arms when the Moans. A Conference of pritish, American and German officers is proceeding on the $«g«hig Philadelphia.

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81-CHLORIDE OF COLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT T SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe- J_ ti* for Liquor. The Bj-Ch&oridb or Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. 81-OalmißE OF GOLD INSTITUTE Ashly .Souse, Rattray Sjbreeb, Dunedin, 12 "Henry McElrea, WOOL, SKIN, & PRODUCE MERCHANT, TTTANTED KNOWN —That I am a CASH BUYER, at full market ratea, of FEED OATS, OATSHEAF CHAFF & STRAW CHAFF, AND SECONDS OF WHEAT. Must be first quality. Also, WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. Top price and prompt cash. TEA, SUGAR, SOAP, CANDLES, Hour, sharps, bran, Etc , At WfoolMste" Prices. Note the Address r— IIICNBT MoBLHKA, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



J. V. DE BEER, ;the leading WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, XS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS, The Best Selection ever offered to the Aeh burton Public i DOUBLE THE-STOCK to choose from I of any otlier shop iv the dietricb. WATCHES, CLOCKS, • *Je>vel lerjTj J£j.£*. "Ware, .NEW NOVELTIES, NEW NOVELTIES. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN Wdtohe®, Watches, Si&ht Testing? a Specialty J. V. DE BEER, ASHBURTON. J, L liiggs — Paiterhaiiger.



No. 2 INDUSTKIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of fc&e Bpilding Societies Act), 1880. PROVISIONAL PIRECTORS: Ohakles Reid, W. D. y. Preston Edward Gates, Feanojs Sourer, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Ahdekson, H. Stephbnson, SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Fbedk. Makeig. E. G. Crisi?, BANKERS : The Bank cf Australasia, Aahburtors, OFFICE OF THE BO6IETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburtot, Office [now open to tak*. Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p«m., and i frojn 7to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturday TINWALP. , TO LET. — Small Cottage fronting Graham's Road, not far from the ! Railway Station. Rental 3a 6d per week. Apply to BULLOCK "~~J, l, Uigp-Grai»er,



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"Who Will Catch Denis f Habvkst . Cheques. — The oft repeated names of the old and respected settlers of this district on the pages of our order books prove that ever since the establishment of our business —nineteen years ago—they have always received satisfaction for their ohequeg from our hands. And we wish respectfully to inform all new settlers, visitors, and strangers, that we do not take measures for suits and send the orders away to punedin or Christchuroh to be made up. "Of thoras men do nob gather figs " neither do they find good tailoring in factories. We employ first class tradesmen and pay the highest wages to competent hands who make up every suit to order on our premises in East Street. Man's suits to measure of strong all wool tweed -aifcijt- Fpx's Cheviot seirge, 52s 6d ; trousers, 14s fid | or suifa and extra trousers, | 65s $ fit, style, and workmanship guaranteed. Waterproof coats made to measure at ordinary • • ready-made " prices. Every ooat guaranteed waterproof (if defective, money returned after 3 months* trial).— Cbaighead & Berryman, the Leading Tailors and Out fitters, Ashburton.—Advb. ' Warning. — Notice is hereby given that I intend "making it tsrarm for all persons taking 1 Woods' (keat Peppermint Cure this winter —so warm that it will not allow any cold to come in, and if a cold is there it will soon drive it out. Coughs and colds will soon be a thing of the past, if people keep a botUe of Woods' Great Peppermint) Cv» rivrays in jfeheboKse. . . v- " * <



It's in Town. A Race fob Life is taking place ia our midat etfery day, and too often, alas, the re sult, ends in death, people, as a rule, art apt to look upon some 'slight ailment •Wmeh may overtake them with contempt, and thby thus ignore the simple remedies which wonld speedily restore them to health. When too late they see their error, and bitterly be wail the folly which bria^« them to a pw mature grave. goHoway'a Pitt*, if taken m reeular loses according to direction*, enrich S purify^ blood. DiHttf •!• tlHU^plfe veut»a iromweakeriing the «y«tem, and, the blessing of a sound constitution is enjoyedi At this aeason, When fevers, dyaeptery, and atomaoh dieordera are common, thin wonder* M medicioo ii »peoiittly weful