The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5195

Ashbukton /fMoniay, August 20 1900

price One Penny

PROBLEMS TO BE FACED IN SOUTH AFRICA'

The entire civil service, including the Judiciary, |has to be organised, and various commission? should be appointed for such purposes as : (a)-The inveßti | gation of compensation ; (b) the enquiry into laws that are in conflict with morality and good government, such as the,. 6ub~ jection of the Judiciary to the Executive, &c i (c) the assessing of amounts to be i paid for the expropriation of the Nether lands South African kail way Gompiny. and the acquisition of certain concession* and monopolies which should and can be i expropriated—some of which are entitled [ to compensation, gome of which might! be justly forfeited ; (d) reforming the fiscal policy; (c) examining sites i agricultural areas suitable to the conser vation of water for Irrigation; (f) reviewing the liquor laws and thoae ! applying to natives, so that the latter may be fairly and justly treated and advanced in the social scale without se curing entire immunity from taxation ; (a) determining the steps necessary for education, &b, &c.

A Switchman's Heroism

Philadelphia journals report a re markable exhibition of heroism on the part of a switchman employed in tha Reading subVay. A train was ap proaching the tower in which he wai stationed, and he had (o move a certain switch to prevent a disastrous derail ment. The action of the lever revealed to him that something was out of order, and, hurrying to the switch, he found that a pivot holt had dropped out and disappeared. The train was moving rapidly, aad to save it a substitute pivot was instantly and absolutely neeeiaary. The switchman thrust his middle finger into the empty hole, signalled to a com panion in the tower, and the switch moved. Then he found himself fastened tight, so close to the track that a second's delay meant his death beneath the advancing train. He did not delay —he gave one hard pull and walked away, leaving his finger behind him. The improvised pivot served the in tended purpose, and the train passed safely. Tfc was a dreadful alternative —that of losing his finger or bis life ; but he had the courage to choose the wiser course,

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SCOTTISH AND BOER IN DEPENDENCE.

The Rev. J. M. Robertson, p»fish minister,, St Ninisns, unfurled a new Scottish standard on the flagstaff at the Borestone, field of Bannockburn, on Jane 23, and in the course of nis re , remarks he contrasted the fight of the ?cots for their independence with the outbreak of the Boers to day. He said that whenever a Scottish heart beats, or a Scottish heart speaks, 1314 isremem bered, and the scene upon which the standard looks down is regarded as holy ground On that battlefield, unlike those to which the gaze of the world had lately been turning, an ancient nation, boasting a long line of kings, success fully thwarted its absorption by an in solent invader. It was no upstart State :' deluded by the sudden acquisition of wealth into vain dreams of conquest, and returning benevolent services and offers of friendship with treachery and ingrati tude ; it had no gold wherewith to dis seminate lies, intensify race hatreds, and corrupt foreign opinion. The assault on its independence was a stern reality and not a mere pretext for the purp: se of oppressing others and waging war a gainst its neighbour. It never had been a province of England. The Scots won by their victory what the Boers .in the cad would win by th< ir defeat—a system of self-government for the benefit of all and not for the privileged few, escape from tyranny, the right to live and let live, and mutual partnership with the friends of freedom wherever the flag of liberty and unity iiies, (Cheers)

THE LEGAL VALUE OF A MAN.

An appeal by a railway company In Colorado, U.S.A., has elicited from a judge of the Supreme Court a statement of the principles en which the legal mind bases its estimate oJ the value of a buman being. Tae suit under review had been brought by two men, whose father, » banker's clerk, Bixty-tlght years of age, had been i ilied on the railroad company's premises. ,Ttte evidence showed that there had been negligence on the part ot the employees of the company, and this fact was practically admitted. Tae lower court, in which the case was tried, had a verdict for four thousand dollars (£800) The company claimed that such an amount was excessive, and appealed to the higher court. In giving judgment in favour of the company, the justice called attention to the fact that the only basis for the claim of the sons was that they had been deprived of their shares of money that there father might have earned if he had not been killed. As at his age it waa nob likeJy that hia savings, if he had lived, would have amounted to four thousand dollars, the verdict of the lower court ctuld noi be sustained ; in ether words, the value of a man must be estimated by his power to earn money.



SHAW, SAVILI AND ALBION COMPvNY, LIMIUUi), FOR LOIS DUN. __ i Jfojk "DOYAL MAIL SVKa l^^^^^w •t*' MKR3, with eaperior 1' accommodation for all classes ***jSffl^HS* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Teneirlffe and Ply month. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Gothic -7750Kidl8y Wel'fa'n Sept 13 loai «. 4748)Kempson... — CARGO STEAMERS. Delphic |8273 Sowden Lyttlton Juno 2 Vvaiwera 6200 Stuart Aotea 6364 Evans ?' ~ ' kTw~ HANMEK, Agent. __ * |i H B NEW ZEALAND LINE ROYaL MAIL STE4.MERS FOR LONDON, cc Video, T-eneriffe & Plymouth. I Probable final Steamers. '< Hans. Port. Dare. Ot»ran» 3803 Lyttelton Vug 14 Papauui 6572 Wellington A.ug 23 Wakatane 8000 1 — October 4 Waimate 5610 — I'o follow Wakanui 5706 , — v Fakaia 5628 — | „ Paparoa 7000 — „ Waikftto 4767 — » Rimataka 7700 — - „ Tekoa 4050 —  Rftngifcikei , 7700 —  Ruapehu \ BCOO — „ Wqt furfchar partioaiars apply 6e FRISDLANDER 8R03., Lsd. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited bTEAMERy 9 AIL FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Weabporu and Graymoubh—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings Bee advertise meat in Ohristchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays N«lson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are Bnbjeet to alteration; eference ahonld therefore be made to Ohrlstchnrch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to P FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALEB of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furni tare, etc, as per arrangement in any part of fehe county. Advonces made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown »nd Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and ais Auction on^SATURDYS. A.OEOT!: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k. Dresden Pianoforte Maaufaoturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay merits from 3Os per month. HENEY STBPHENSON t AUCTIONEER. Frank Curtis. Watchmaker, & Jeweller. WBDDING PRESENTS, AYERYOhoioa variety in Electro-plafce and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc», at prices to Bale the times. INSPECTION INVITED At 'usual my stock of Gold Rings and Irooehes, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc.» it tho largest andtgbest selected in the district, SPECIAL ROOM! FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away kttter finished than the ordinary article, and •oiting no more. It will pay you to call and i«e them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT OUT TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 20a upwards, a in atook of JSotJ&eramß, Walthamg, eto, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at Bight. Spectacle Siting hy my cyßtem is not guess work, glasses being fitted to (suit the sight perfectly ia every case. A special room for testing. (Il&ises from 2s 6d. Test* leg free« Repairs as ucual, ne&fc, prompt, tad reaßon ftbie. Silver ofasrma in great variety from lei rpwardii A. AGER, AEGHITEGT. AEOABE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. TTf you want a NEW HOUSE, or Aitwa fciona, or Newest Style of Dseorations, CX>NSUJLIS MR A@ER, Gall and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND, Imitation offVenetiao, at) half the price. 5 191



TN TME COURSE OF THI NEXT FEW DAYS OUR Travelling Representative; M C. Mdntosh, Will call on yonj soliciting your order We are Agents for the Celebrated " MeCormick li Binders, ! Big 4 Mowers, AND Daisy |Reapers. Also the— P. & P. Manures, The Finest Fertiliser ia the World. SOILS ANALYSED FREE OF CHARGE. Morrow, Bassett &Go % ASHBURTONj



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. 9^o (lr\A ENVELOPES,,imported direct. Commercial Envelopes 4J*J\J tXJW £ rom 3a 6d per iqoo ; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed Stationery, latest styles, from 6d,|9d, Is, Is 6d, 2a box. PIANOS. OKGANB. 44 payments of £1 each will purchase a splondid overstrung, full trichord, massive iron-frame^ Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase, o*ll and see this before you buy elsewhere. Organs from 10s per month ; Pianos from 20s per month. ) BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly well built, strong, well finished, up to-date Lady's or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. h. m. To n c s . DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURNCS ft E ICY US VJSSr VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBDRTON, Loans Negotiated •Weekly Sales of Livestock—-Tlnwald and Ashburton!alternate!y Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, [etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales {held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F|O|R— Matson and Co., Chriatchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Chrislohurch White's Sheep Hip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros,' Belting London and Lancashlre r'lnsurance Company Graham's Fonfc Bot Composition Wright, Stephenson and 00, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oila PLANET JR., GARDEN AND FIELD TOOLS. RAEAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act aa my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in tint District, and in con wlth |thßm It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAiiEJ A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburtnn I have the following properties in my hands for Sale-— 2000 AORFS WESTERFIELD. 600 „ OORWAR 1760  RANGITATA 1000 „ LAURISTON ALSO- A complete Suburban Property, containing 87^Aores, CFaham's'Roadj D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



Maiming & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN~THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburfcon—Mbhjrs Shbae man Bros. ~ ™MKS HUOT. ~~ REFRESHMENT ROOMS Meals at All Hours; Tancrai Street, opposite McConelb's Stables. Busiest shop in town. 7 30 WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Tarps, Glass, Scrim, &c. s also choice Paperhangings. PRICES LOW. High O!as8 Decorative Work a Speciality, Don't forget, —— 7 64 Colbmau's BmiiDiNa, Taaored Street. OWING to a great increase in bußinese, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storm a lob of our Stook, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Robeb* j Alcorn. I



' IT ISN" F " A LEAP IN THB DARK. YOU KNOW THAT THE QUALITY AND VALUE ARE THERE WHESN YOU PURCHASE A PACKET OF HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON PXCKED^AND SEALED TEA NEVJSB 801 D LOOSE—Packets and Boxes only. FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. IRON STANDABDS to order iv any quantity, COAL. COAL. COAL. p YOU Want Good. WESTPORT COAL! IF YOU Want Good BLACKBALL COAL! IF YOU Want Gopd NEWCASTLE COAL! IF YOU Want the Most Economical Coal in the marked, get "SHAG POINT." Send your Orders to us, and you will save money, and keep your temper good. We have all the above Coals, and can supply your wanta immediately W. H. COLLINS & CO., REMOVED TO MITCHELL & fIURNEK»S OLD PREMISES, TANORKD STREET NOTICE TO FARMERS. __ j E AEB CASH BUYERS OF ! PRIME MILLING WHEAT ! IN Am QUANTITY i Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacka at cost price, j CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. .(ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B. HOBART, Manager 17th Marah, 1900,



NEW GOODS FOE WIMTEK, NICHOLAS & PIGKFOiD TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Padrone that they have landed (ez Mamari' another shipmoat of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni n g Shoes JFOK. WUNXJER TWADE Included amongst these are Ladies' Gentlemans', and Ohildrens' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety,)



I The whole of oar Imported Goods have been purchased direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit ; and we confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at such uniformly low prices be found, byeniiTg shoes "Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 13s 64 j Gentle mens' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices. NICHOLAS 1 PIGKFORD, i EAST STREET. i i .I—. I. j BAKER BROS., EIURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS, C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest | Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub-I ecfc 6o croup 7 If so, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246 Smoke New Venus



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANS GRANTED FROM «G25 Jand upwards, at current rates. Full Fartioulara on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, OflSce —■Tanored Street. ' _ MISS BESSIE SIMMOJMDS. MUSIO Seller and Teacher of the Violid, Musical instruments of eve*, descrip tion VIOLINS a SPECIALITY. Music and Songs by every mail. First-class Quad rille Band. Burnett Street, 483 Opposite Publishing ompany'



\ LL£W£LLYN OWEN. M'O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOOAL Representative oi the London College of Music.Jandjsf the Mueioal International College, "PCANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT. H. Undbim,., Epp ckdbill T H UJSDBILL f& €0 FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS: TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins » Speolalty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreathi j in Stock. „ _ : Private Address, Peter Btreet, directly j bohind Oddfellows' Hall; ala» care ©f I Mr T. Andrews, Eaßt Belt. 1 i i! ' r i A T Mbs Amorn's Sale—Trimmed Mil- XX. linery half price, Felts, Strawi.Rib *on«, Wings, Quilh, Flowers, all greatly red »ced. j Special bargains in Laces, Embroideries and Underclothing. Corsets from It lid, 10 1 per cent discount on stamped work, B< irlin Wools, Perlinee, Silks and Araaenes dv nog the Bale. T>UIU)BRS will find it to their advant »ge XJ to geb estimates for Ironmongery fi 'om Habdley Bros. i JSmoke New Venus r ~" '



E W HANMER. E.W.HANMEK, TO FARMERS. | I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—-or for sale by my representatives in London, I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to . meeb my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing bheir business, which has always recommended them. I E. W. IIANMER. CHEAP FARMS NEAR TINWALD FOR IMMEDIATE SALEi QA ACRES, witk splendid little Home stead. The farm is in good heart*, Also,— 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Etc. Both Farms are well sub-divided and well watered. Apply at once— E. W. HAT^MEB. OSBOKN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT (Late of London), TS NOW in Ashburton for business. ORDERS may be left with MR I LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. J. V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. \ VERY CHOICE AND HANDSOME COLLECTION OF Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that its beauty always warranted, but \»as long -withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition, PENDANTS, BRODOHES, PIFS, Designed as a memento of the War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beautiful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAIN INSPECTION INVITED. J. V. DE BEEE, East Street, Ashburton. Established 1876. FOB OHRISTMJ S PRESENTS AND NEW ?EAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENT 60 TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton. THE CHEAPEST PLA.OE IN TOWN OK WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED^ W SIMPSON, TeacheTof Piano forte, Havelock Street, East Belt wishes to notify that she has a first-class Quadrille Band available for Dances, Wed , ding parties, Concerts, and Socials. For Terms & etc , apply to D. Leitish, Burnett Street. 7 177 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEES COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the Ist twelve months IT IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Sbeatn \nd Household Coal in the market. Ueed in the Woollen Factory and Canto oury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES CO G. T, PARK, MOUNI SOMERS 4 Cinnamon Care, Wahoo, Koolibak or Benjamin Gum vo 2 Ashbcsioh DbuqO).



MBS JOHNSTON rpEAOHBR of the Pianoforte and Hinging. Havelock Street, ~™¥oney"to lend. I HAVE Trust Monies for Investment) in sums of £500 to £5000 cm First | Moetoa«e ab lowest earrenb rate?. j DAVID ZANDER, T&ticr»deeStrt! • ~ MISS CABSOML ~~' riIEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For terms, etc, apply at Residence I Corner of Wills and William Straefrs nea j Wakanui Boa-1 Fast. * r ■) — , ■ ...j i,"bw Six Months in Bed in the Wellington Hospital and j Undergoes an Operation, but 'Plantekoa 7 cures Him, also cures His Daughter of Chicken Pox. Victoria Street. Pefcone, Nov. 22, '£ 9. To Proprietors, Plaatekoa Romediea. Dear Sirs,—For over three yeara I have suffered from Hydatlds and Enlargement of the Liver. Two yeara ago I was admitted to the Wellington Hospital, and after careful and thorough examination by the doctors, it was decided that I should undergo an operation. My condition at that time was very low, my liver baing swollen to such an extent that the doctor outlined ife on the skin with a pencil. I remained in the Hospital sis months, most; of the time confined to my bed, and although every attention was bestowed upon me by fche doctors and others, I left that institution very little improved in ' health. However, I resumed my usual j occupation at the local Gasworks, bat shortly after was compelled to lay up again, this time with Jaundice in addition to my old complaint. You can readily understand my condition was awful. I suffered terribly with pain in the stomach and bowels. The feeling used to be of a sinking nature, with gnawing sensations in the pit of the stomach, usually coming ou about an hour after meals; No medicine ■ I tried did me any permanent good, until ' I used yonr wondeiful PLANTEKOA. j This medicine seemed to attack the disease ! almost at once, and after giving it a fair trial, it has fulfilled my highest expecta tions. Tha pain at the stomach is gone, < my liver has resumed H«i natural state, the jaundice has disappeared, and my skin is now quite clear. My appetite ia splendid, and I can eat and sleep and work now with pleasure and comfort. I might also add to this note that while nsiog Plantekoa, we gave some to our little girl, who had the chicken pox very badfy. In corvjanc tion with Plancekoa Ointment, a cure was soon brought about. I give you this testimonial of my own free will, and shall be pleased to answer any enquiries relative to my case, either personally or by letter. (Signed) Stewart Dunbas Gobdon. Agents— AUSTRAL BOTANIC COY EAST STREET. Wholesale— Planfcekoa Proprietary, Wellington. A CABS. A Branch Office hats been opened by the undersigned at Messrs Nicoll Bros , Eaa Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Ghristchurch Money",to.Lend at Lowesfc]Currenb Rates? an Freehold, Security. No Procuration Jbee. MAUDE & HARMAN 12 48 Ashbnrton. Is quite distinct from all other Emulsions. Lane's is an original Emulsion. Besides Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda, it contains the world's best Beech wood Creasote In perfect proportion. These ingredients are tho roughly and permanently blended with fresh eggs. This makes it an all-food '$&m .■ Emulsion; and possesses an , h if|>~ immensely higher medicinal --|p*vsL value thai; other Emulsions.' T^J|^ps No other Emulsion contains both Creasote and Eggs, and are worth so much less in Consumption curing value. Ask for Lane's Creasoted Emulsion. Your Chemist or Store will supply you. " -<p _ PRICE 2s, (1 UNS ! Guns ! Gudb I Doable-Barre "X Breeoh loading reduced to £3 10a II first class guns reduced to pricssjto Buib any sporfcsmanab Eakp&ev Bhos* . ,-



DUNLOP'S I oes no* attempi to compete with 'in'ic,-tor I brands sold at cheaper prices. I I ■ i - ™ "■"• - ■' "■ _ ■ : ■■•-- ■'The'fact that it has a larger i 1 m\ XHir^ L_J T™s "^V^ sale than any other Tobacco ! I J I I^^V l^^l ■ imported into Australasia is M^mmr Mmm*m K. m. A—^ JL sufficient ' evidence that its i Ijuperb smoking 1 qualities have hit the public taste. . . . . . .•. .



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