The Ashburton Guardian.

Vo-i xxi, sro. 5211

AsiißUßTOi*'; .Tuesday/ September 18, 1900.

price : One Penny

The Cape Nome Miners

GOVERNMENT RELIEF ASKED FOR.

Washington, August 7.—The ques tion of bringing back the hungry gold hunters standed at Ope Nome is giving much concern to officials here. Press despatches from Ban Francisco yesterday brought word that 4000 men at Nome have signed a petition calling upon the President for relief. The petition has not yet reached here, and it is not likely to do so for a week at least Treasury officials, however, art already considering what shall be done to aid the men. If, as seems possible, some sort of an expedition be sent, its management would doubtless cone under the direction of the Treasury Department, although there is a pos sibility that the War Department might be called upon to furnish trans ports.

<• To feed 4000 mon for eight months on Arctic shores would be an expense which is out of the question," aaid one official today. " The only thing which can be done is to send a fleet of ships there sufficient to bring the men back to the Pacific States. That, however, presents another embarrassment, for, while Seattle was the point from which most of the gold hunters embarked for the north, it is certain Seattle would protest most vigorously against Laving such a horde of destitute dumped upon it.

"Whatever action is taken must be taken at once, for after the Ist of Oc tober winter will have fairly set in on the Alaskan coast. There is almost no native fuel, and after that time the miners camped in tents on the shore would be confronted by death from freezing even had their provisions not given out. Thpre is, therefore, only about six weeks in which to get the men out, and as the round trip to Nome from Seattle will easily take twenty days, it follows that there is need for the roost urgent haste.

"If the situation is as serious as reported the Government will probably send relief. The Treasury officials have been much concerned all summer over the influx to Oape Nome of men who have no means of support and who almost certainly must become charges upon the Government. Nevertheless, no steps could be taken to check their mad rush north As a matter-of fact, it is generally believed here that many of those who have gone to Nome have relied upon getting back at the expense of the Government in case they failed to make money at the new camp. The action of the Treasury Department in sending an expedition to Point Bar row for the relief of fhe imprisoned whalers three years ago strengthened the faith of Nome people in getting Federal relief. Now they are relying implicitly on being brought back at the national expense."

Officials say the steamship companies which took the men north should bring them back. There is Httle hope, however, that the companies will do any each thing. Instead, they figure on leasing their boats to the Govern ment for as many trips as may be necessary to bring the stranded miners home. The revenue cutter Manning left Seattle yesterday for a cruise in Alaskan waters. The Cutting is already there and the McGulloch will also be sent north* None of them, however, has accommodation for more than fifty miners at the very most, and they can do little to bring back the distressed horde.—'San Francisco Chronicle

CRICKETING MEMS.

The Australians are better cricket bill throwers than English men, tni it is a curious and interesting fact that Albert Trott, the ex-lustralian, has the repu tation of being the best thrower in Eng lish cricket. Gnnn, of Notts, is one of the best—if not quite the best—purely English players in this respect. Concerning the question which period ically arises as to whether the umpires should no ball certain bowlers for throw lug, a good story is told of Grassland, Lancashire trundler, who once lost his temper with an umpire over such a mat ter. The umpire no-balled him so fre quently that at last, at the sad of an over, the bowler gave him a demonstra* tion of the difference between bowling and throwing. First he sent the ball down in the proper way, and remarked. 11 That be bowling. .And this be throw ing, " be added, as soon as the ball was returned, when he threw it clean out of the gioaud, and walked away sorely dip pleased. The ball could not be found again, a new one could not be obtained, and the game had to be abandoned.

The Plague.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received 85 pm) Townsyille, September 17 A lad named Oockerell has been attacked by the plague.



fJMAW, .'.Vi i NU aLBIuN OOMP iIMITKn, FOR LONUO-'.. -^ k £v?°;' :t ; ' %% * ''^ ' faßß%*. MIsRS, wish .aparlo- *ceomnv:4»tlon i oral! oi-ysstJ* .«-,» -* paa-jscgers, calling ai Monta Video or Rio, TemerlfFe and Ply mouth. Vessel (Ton Commander From J Data. Gothic _ 7730 Kidiey"""""" Wel't'n Sept 13 lonl — 4748 Kempson... — I CARGO STEAMERS. ~ Delpbjo 8273 3owden ILyttlton June 2 "Waiwera 6200 Stuart [ Aotea 6364 Evans ~~ ~" E. W. HANMEK, Agent. ,_ qrxH E ZMf^Bft ZKALASP jMj^BgESHIPPING OO.'B LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, te'Videe, OCeneriffe St Plymouth. 5 Probable final Steamers. Tens. Port. Date. Wakatane 8000 Wellington October 11 Waimate 5610 — Oct — Wakanui 5706 — Nov 1 Rakaia 5628 — Nov — Paparoa 7000 — to follow W&ikato 4767 — „ Rimutaka 7700 — „ Tekoa 4050 —  Papanui 3808 — „ Otarama 6372 —  Rangibikei 7700 — „ Rnapehu BCOO — „ F»r farther particulars apply fc« .reiEDLANDER BROS,, Lbb. p—arl— mmm-m »———» i i .ma »m» UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS S All FRCMLYTTELTON AS .UNDER: For Weubpors and Greymoath—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dwnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— j Tuesday and Saturday j Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; eference should therefore be made to Ohristoharch daily papers fou dates and hour of sailing JIFor further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton jpiiuiij.iiii.iniMMt.iiiii _ LL'IL-LilJ!!".! 1." m !!"!_BJ HENRY STEPHENSON, (cuoceasor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advonces made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold pivately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDYB. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay merits from SOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. . A GAUD. "~~ A Branch Office [k&a been opened by the undersigned at Messbb Niooll BEOS.,Eaa Streeb, where they will carry on practice^ Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christreh cfc Moneyito Lend at Lowest .Current Rates on Freehold?/Security. No Procuration Uee MAUDE & HARMAts, 12 48 Ashburton. " ABHBURION ~~* PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. X OANS GRANT D FROM #225 and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. Office —TancredStreet. G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TTAS REMOVED to temporary premises NEXT MESSRS J. SEALY & CO. East Street. ■ MRS~HUNf a ~ KEFRESHMENT ROOMS WuAts at Add Hours; Tancred Street, opposite MoCoiraL&'s Stables. Busiest shop in town. 7 30



NEW GOODS i FOE WINTER. NICHOLAS & PiCKFO D TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that they have landed «ex Mamari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and E v eni n g Shoes ET-Olfc WINTER rr&JLUEI Included amongst these are Ladies 5 Gentlemana', and Childreos' Warm Slippers, (A splendid variety,) The whole of our Imported Goods have been purchasod direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the ! very lowest margin of profit; and we J confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better assor ted Stock, at such uniformly low prices be found, EVENING SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies" Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to ISs 6&; Gentle mens' Oourt Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices. NICHOLAS T PICKFORD, EAST STREET.



SEEDS. SEEDS. ;>£H'DS i! 9,0 0!. - - ■ SEASON, - - 1900. Mmmo and Blair's FAMOUS STANDARD SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS FLOWEK SEEDS 3d. PER PACKET. Id. PER PACKET. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S SEEDS GROW* FEW FQUAL. NONE BETTER; ALLtTtfOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE BEING SENT OUT. riir OKDER EARLY - - And have your Seeda in hand when it is time to bow. CATALOGUES CAN BE'HADiON APPLICATION. | _____ | FLOWER SEEDS in one^hundred varieties, This Hsd includes the raoßfc hardy varfetisa as well as the showiest, and each packet contains more than sufficient Seedjto p'aat in an ordinary garden. SOW THEM AND YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY DISAPPOINTMENT. —„fx)_ SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Market House, Ashburton. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURNCS % HimiMi AGrHSIST VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, A S H B Uj[R TON. ■■« :x:-— — Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Llve'Sfcock—Tlnwald and Ashburtonfaiternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, |etc.,fon 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 FOR— Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and 00, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oila PLANET JR., GARDEN AND FIELD TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in con with .them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAjuE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, jAshburton I have the following proper! ies in my hands for Sale— 2000 ACRFS WKSTKRFIELD. 600 „ COR WAR 1750 „ RANGITATA 1000 „ LAURISTON ALSO- A complete Suburban Property, containing 87"Acres, Graham's Roadj 23 Acres, Dromore, opposite the eohool, live fence, well watered, halt In crop, half in grass D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



___ a ____ aal _______ lla _ a _ l _ l _ B ____ B _ t Manning & (Jo's New season's BOTTLES ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN~THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shbak man Bxos. LOOK O&EAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT ISOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the les twelve months IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steair \nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Oantp oury Flour MilU, GIVE? SPLENDID RESULTS WBITE FOR PRICES 50 O. T, PARK, MOUNT SOME RP. r



— 28,000 IN USE IN THIS 00L0KY I' ■■ "'| THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft 6m NO settingT~required. With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD I | BAKERS, ! i With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., UPTTF.ND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DPNWDIN. W. STRAW Cs*:] Sow Paetneks asd X, COVERXKAXJH3 Peopbietoes. ; ■ -■-:x; ——-— THOUSANDS Wi]l be Interested to Know that Our M°uster Stock-taking 1 Sale IS —N O W ON = AT CHRIS'I CHURCH. A T this GREAT SALE it is our Custom, every year to SACRIFICE the ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO S -Because, you see, roomlhas to^be made—somehow— for SPRING AND SUMMER SHIPMENTS ALREADY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE., In order to effect as complete a clearance as possible, we shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS in EVERY DEPARTMENT. Even plain Household Goods, such as Calicos and Cottons generally (made and unmade) will be reduced ; also the price of Suits and Single Garments, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and. everything we make and sell. GOODS OF FASHION. The same remark applies to " GOODS OF FASHION," auoh as our Exquisite London and Parisian MODEL MILLINERY, our Stylish Winter Dresses and Dress Goods for Evening Wear, and our lovely Winter Jackets, Mantles, Capes and Macintoshes, all of which Must be Sold for what they will Bring, as wa never carry over such goods from season to season* Unite possibly you may exclaim,, on reading the above, "OJ», I AML SO SORRY!" But I live so far away from Christchurch I can't get there to attend the Sale, That doesn't matter in the least, since you oan do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH US BY POST— if you can't shop with us in person ! GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done is to get a Sale Catalogue (they have been well circulated already, but if you haven't got one we will send you one Post Free on application ) Having got your Catalogue read it carefully through (you will find it really interesting), ( make your selections, write down yonr requirements rs plainly as possible, enclose Stamps P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to vale of Goods, and—drop your letter in the Post Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By return Train, Foafe or Coach, as the case may be, your Parcel shall be forwarded— and we will take as much care to please you at though you walked up to one of our counters and made your purchase personally. If we are Sold Out of the precise line you want we will send the Nearest Thing to it, and if you are not satisfied then, we will return you your money DON'T MISS THE CHANCE this Sale presents to you to secure -XTBAORDINARY BAI&GAJJXB. THE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON August SI, 1900 STRANGE~It~COMPANY, CHRISTCHURCH. ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR EVERY f~/? , , ENCOURAGE PAIR / COLONIAL auuoTBD. BOOTS & SHOES, INDOSTB*' MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDEKSON, TIMABU. .i«.



TO STUD HORSE OWNERS TTORSE CARDS & HORSE RECEIPT BOOKS Printed at the MAIL ar.d GUARDIAN [Office with and Despatch and at Moderate Prices. oTsTAND THIS SEASON IN ASHBURTON, The Well-known Trotiing Stallion, PRINCE IMPERIAL, ! By Hambletonian 'Bell Bay — Princess, j | For farther particulars apply 8148 J. McDonnell. T l 6TTRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE I Ashburton Gorgp, Alford Forest, ard j Methven Dis riots, | THE THOBOtJOHBEED HOKSE CAJOLERY, By Apremont, dam Flattery, by Traduoer, j dam Miss Flat, by Peter Flat CAJOLERY is a well proportioned, hand i some, fine quality chestnut horse, standing 15.3 on Bteel bar like legs, and he left the turf sound in every respect. His performances stamp him one of the most brilliant flat horses we have had, and he was a clever fer.oer and a master of weight His pedigree oannot be surpassed Teems—£4 4a with guarantee j groomage fee Ss; £2 12s 6d season For fßriber particulars apply £i. TILLET, Groom in charge; Or, W T DOAK, Mount Somers TO TRAVEL IN THE ALFORD FOREBT, MOUNT SOMERS AND MAYFIELD DISTRICTS,; THE DRAUGHT STALLION LABOURKB, (Four years old) LABOURER is by Workman, Dam, Lively Hi by Lord Beaconsfield (106); 2nd iam, Lively by Lincolnshire Traveller (imp); 3rd dam by Prince nf D«n»rk, and bred by Mr Scaly of Timara. Workman by lord Dunmore (180), Dam Annie (573). by Kilbowie (73) (imp) from Scotland—second dam, Jeannie Deans (263) ; toisd dam, Maggie Craig (262) (imp) from Scotland by the late Mr Walls. Terme—£3lo», guaran tee for three mares ; for larger number as per agreement. The season £2 10s ; groom age fee 5?. For further particulars apply C. Green, groom in charge, or Andbew McFarlanb, owner. TO feTAND THIS SEASON, AT MR GUDSELL'S FARM, TIN WALD, And Travel the Wakanui, Tinwald, longbbach, & hlnds districts — The Thoroughbred Stallion MARQUIS OF ZETLAND, (Perkin Warbeck ll—Reverie—(Bred by Me E Gates, at Grove Farm) MARQUIS of Zetland is a dark bay colt with black points. He stands 15 hands 3 inches, has great strength and sub stance, and during his racing career he proved himself to be one of the fastest) horses of the many good ones bred on Grove Farm. Fees—Season £3 3s. For further particulars apply to R BURNETT, Tinwald BAKER BROS., Cl'UTl NTSHTNG TTNDERTAKERP, C URNISHtNG U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Ca^s Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. ___ FOR SALE — Galvanised Iron Square Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks, from 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply Habdlet Bros OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts every four months, visr-March, July 4 and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. LLEWELLYN OW£NT M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEAOHER. LOCAL Representative of the Londoa College of Musio, andoobf b the Musical International College. | PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SfNGING, HARMONY j AND COUNTERPOINT. MOTHERS 1 Have you delicate children who are always taking cold and sub I ect to croup t If ss, try Tonking's Linseed ' Emulsion, which will cure where all other I medicines fail. Sold by local ohemltts and rocers in bottles, Is fid and 2s 6d, 246



PLANTEKOA IT CJJRES- "ORAD the following Testimonials, and Judge for yoarself ? "THE DOCTOR SURPRISED AS THE IMPROVE MENT/ Richmond Street, Peton , September 28,1899 The Proprietors of •* Plantekoa." Sirs, —For some time past I have been a martyr to Indigestion, Chronic Liver Trouble, and General Debility. Fur days at a time I used to be in agony with pain in the region of the stomach, and ail the medicines 1 tried gave me no relief. I was attended by the doctor for some time, with no permanent result. Being advised to take your Botanic Remedy, I am pleased to say I acted on this advice, and One Bottle has made a complete change in me. My friends (the doctor included) are all remark ing about the wonderful improvement in my appearance, and I ctn honestly recommend Plantekoa to all who suffer as I have done. Yours sincerely, MRS J. SMITH. Got his Thumb jammed in the door of the Guard's Van, but •« Plantekoa" Oint ment healed it in a Fortn'ght. Taita, October 15,1899 Proprietors " Plantekoa." Dear Sirs,—l am writing to inform you that I have used your Plantekoa Ointmeut with moat gratifying results. About five months ago I had the misfortune to get my hand caught in the door of the guard's van at the Lower Hutt Railway Ration. My thumb was badly crushed, and in a few hours it was terribly swollen and as black as my hat. Some of my friends stated that it would be necessary to have my thumb taken off, and I thought myself that I would require surgical aid. Having your Plantekoa Ointment in the House (we always keep it), I had my thumb bandaged with it, continu ing the application for several days. The result was astounding In a fortnight it was completely healed, and as sound as it was before the accident. It is with pleasure I send you this note that other sufferers may be iaduced to try Plantekoa, Yours truly, WILLIAM WHITTINGTON Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. Agents—AUSTIIALBOTANICCo., East St. and Caisson k Co, Tanored Street ail Emulsions oi Ood Liier Oil have some valus in healing the Lungs and Curing Consumption. Creasoted * Emulsion t> Has a medicinal and food-supplying value distinctly higher than all other Emulsions. It contains, besides Cod Liver Oil of the purest and best in the world, the highest quality of Beech wood Creasote, and chemically pure hypo phosphifces of lime and soda. These ingredients are perfectly /(\ blended and emulsified | j with fresh eggs—not gum, vfOsJ / which only clogs the arm I SYstem* Doctors for many a r I years have recognised the jr l\ high value of Creasote A j in curing Consumption., VV-v( Lane's Ceeasotsd Emul /K^**s^ sion is the first and only y^. J) Emulsion containing Crea- / sote, and is the only one , „/ emulsified with eggs. It is all food—just the medicine-food that all thin, weak, nervous, pale men and women need. You can now see why Physicians order it in wasting diseases and general debility. Ask for, and accept only Lane's Creasoted Emulsion. ••* . . PFSiCE 2s. . . (f' __ M all Chemists and Stores* ""* DON'T Nature may cure your NEGLECT cough without aid, but you COUGHS, can't afford to chance it. A cough that is left to cure itself is slowly overcome at best, and there is apt to be some weakness left to make the next cough come easier. We have two really good remedies for coughs and colds. BKNJAMIN GUM is specially suitable for recent chill. It is pleasant to take, cures very quickly, pre vents infiamatory symptoms and allays annoying tickling and hacking coughs. TOWNEND'S CINNAMON CURE is specially suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a recent attack as quickly as any other medicine made—Cinna mon has been proved iv Paateues Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings. vVe have received some flattering letters as to its efficacy in con sumption, bronchitis, asthma, dvsentry and in typhoid fever. BenjuninGum Is 6d and 2* 6d. Cinna monCure 2a 6d; Obtainable everywhere ; soleproprietors and manufacturers—Lsaaby's Wahoo M.F.G Coy, Ltd, Dunedin. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE W±i&EL THAT EVER WAS"I " The Barnbler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have use o ened up a fresh consignment o£ the LATEST PATTERN » RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all and ah fitted with the eve* lasting G & J detachable Tyre. «• XHJE RAMBLER,', 3j AiND INSPECT THE STOCK, j Price Easy. Riding Easy. j Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. ')THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi ! D. THOMAS. !



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RIONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which J_ has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and Grocers i«* bottles, 1b 6d and 2s 6d. gtraoke New Venus