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MINING

Dunedin, October 13

Dredging return! I— Leaning Rack lOScz, Earnsoieugh 11. 63cz, Perseverance 1. 440z 13dwt 15gr, Clyde 38oz, Karneolaunb I. 33cz 13dwt, Olrig 30oz 6dwfc, Golden Grave! 30rz Idwt, Suooeßß 27fZ 10dwt6gr, Chicagn 240z lOdwt, Molyneux Hydraulic 230z 12dwt. Centra! Matoura 20 z 17dwt, Shepherd's Creek 18<k 16dwt-., Tuapeka Iscz Isdwt, Spec Gaily 15oz 6dwr, Gabriel 14oz sdwb 21gr, Danstan Letd 15' z lOdwb, Lawrence lOoz sdwt, Gibbs Beach 4«z lOdwt. Donedin, Oo ober 14

Returns—Endeavour 2CLz lG3wfc, Happy Vailey 20< z 2dwti, Nelson Creek 65rz, Otago 41cz, Golden G*te 27> z 3dwt, Golden Run 10r»9dwr, Unity 30rz8dwft Today's sales—Eleotrio Extended 8a 6d, 8a 6d; First Chance, 6s, 5s j Golden River, 6s 6d ; Leaning Rook, I6s, 168, 15s 9d, loa 6d, 18i 3d, five parcels at 15a ; Meg and Annie, 18s 9d ; Vincent Extended, 10s; Wftimumu Extended, 14s 6d, 14s 6d

WEST COAST RETURNS

Gbeymoxjth, October 13

Bailer Junction 46c z sdwt Ijoij 120 hour*, P<»ctolu!ifl6cz3i3w!) for 73 hours, Al 460z for 125 heure, Greenstone Janotion 44 z sdwt for 138 hours, Grey River 21oz for liO hours, North Bsaah 18oz 101 wt for fivi days, Grey Consolidated 12ca Bdwt for 126 hoars, Leviathan looz 15dwt for 75 hours, Green stone Creek 8c z 15dwt for 98 hours.

' The master of the Leviathan Company's dredge wires : -'Advancing rapidly j dredge rnnniag withonb ullghtesfc hitohV The Royal Maori Company's dredge has been working the old ground, and has htd several stoppages. The master of the Grey River Consolidated Company's dredge reports chat the dredge is working well, and there 1b every prospeob of the ground being payable until the river is reached*

The First Chance Company is raising money on debentures to pay off the mort gage and provide further working capital. The Hokiblka Extended Company's directors intend calling a meeting, when resolutions to go into liquidation will be submitted.

Commercial.

London, October 11

The wheat rnarkei is dull, but fairly firm ; the American market is hardening! Cargoes are firm ; Victorian and South Australian, afloat 28s 3d per quarter, loading 29s per quarter* At Bradford, woo! operations arc chiefly speculative ; common sixties 18£ dto 19& d. Ab the wool Bales, prioaa, compared with those ruling in July for fine merinoee, were fully 10 per cent higher, and for medium and low 7£ per oenb higher. Gross brede sold irregularly j fine from 5 per cenb to7J per oent higher, but medium snsl low sorts generally lost their opening improvements. Lambs' wool sold at 10 per cent higher. The quantity catalogued to data is 273,631 bales, of which the amount sold to home buyers was 139.000 bales, for the Contingent 127,000 bales, for America 3000 bales, held over 53,600 bales.

HAVELOCK STREET MART

Mr Henry Stepheneoo reports a good attendance at hie weekly sale on Saturday. The following prloea were obtained for the Hoes submitted :—Fowls Is 3i to 2i 6d, roosters up to 3s '9d { geese 6i ; duoka 3a 8d and 41 all ft* par pair. Pigs (prioes were slightly easier); slips 5s to 6s } a tares 12* j porkers 16* to 203. C*!ves 2s to 7s; cows £510s to £6. Potatoes up to 6s 3d per sack; onions l£d and 2<l per Ib.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1901.

We published on Saturday a cable gram from Sydney stating that a fear exists amongst New South Wales fruit growers that New Zealand is yery likely to put a duty on Australian fruit, by way of reprisals for the Federal duties on some of the products exported from here to Sydney, It might not have been worth while noticing this, had not the New Zealand Times, a journal supposed to be in the confidence of the Government, recently stated that it was expected in Wel lington that such a course would be adopted—by way of reprisals, If we may assume that the announcements we have referred to can be taken as a correct indication of the view held by Colonial politicians generally of the effect of the tariff question, and if this is their idea of consarving the interests of the taxpayers and consumers, we can only say we are sorry for the latter. What poaeible benefit will it be to the people of this country, if the New Zea land Government put a high duty on Australian fruit, or on anything else that only Anstralia can supply ? The question of revenue does not come in here, and the proceeding would be absolutely without excuse; This idea of reprisals would be quite laughable, if it did not indicate an extraordinary misconception of the objects of taxa tion, and the principles on which it should be regulated, The comical view of the matter is that e«eh statements Bhow how naturally colonial politicians are credited with ratterly ignoring the public interest, when anything clashes with their particular views an any qaestioa. The serious aspects are—* | first, that there is evidently a possi bility that at any time the Government may call upon the people to make sacrifices to enable it to justify and support some particular policy* wbi&h has not been endorsed by the country, and secondly that the imposition of a ! high duty •• by way of reprisals" on New South Wales fruit would be in flicting a great hardship on the whole population of this country. If there is one article of food more than another which should be placed within easy reach of the people, i*i is frait. We cannot therefore give credence to the rumours that are afloat on this repri? sals question. It is besides an insult %o the intelligence of our legislators to suppose that they would deliberately agree to tax their own constituents more heavily, merely to show tha Federal Government that we can in- j jure New South Wales producers nearly as much as the Commonwealth tariff can injure us. New Zealand has not the excuse that the increased taxation would be for revenue pur poses, as is the case with the Federal tariff. It is only '• by way of reprisals." For the credit of this country it is to be hoped tfaa6 its Government will take the earliest opportunity to contradict the rawow« we have .beep referring to, j

Local and General.

Weather Forecast — Captain Edwin wires:—North to west and sonth-wett gale ; glass fall; indications of rail).

Personal—Mr Ritchie, laspscfcor of Schools, arrived in Aahburtoo by train this morning:

Ashborton Olob,—Mr E. J. Righton, the new manager of the Ashburton (Jlub and M.S A., commpcoed his duties to-day.

VoXitTNTEBRS—The two companies, Riflas and Guards, will be assembled abthe drill sbed tomorrow evening for special inspootion by Colonel Bailey. The Guards will there fore not) parade this evening.

Dry Weather at Cheviot—The dry weather Is making itself felt in the Cheviot district, and unless rain comes very soon matters will become seriousi Already feed is getting ecirce, and water tanks are giving oct.

Bia Line op LAMB«s--It is reported that a line of ten thousand lambs from one of the hrge Btations in Hawke's Bay has been sold to a Canterbury buyer at 12 1. The cost of transport betweeen Napier and Christchurch is eaid to be about 3s 6d.

Fishing—The Asbbnrton River is in Capital condition for fishing, and acme large foashets have been secured during the last few days. The lateeb reports show that four rode, whipping the south bran oh of the AshburtoD, from five to eight miles up stream from the bridge with the fly, landed one hundred fish among them

BcHOiiABSHip Examinations—The dates for the next; scholarship examinations under the North Canterbury Board of Education have been fixed tor December 16th for the senior scholars, and December 18th for the junior scholars, The examinations wiil be held in the Normal School, Chrlstchurch

Salvation Army—Ensign Tilbrook, of the Salvation army, who has led a varied career in life, ooisduoted the meetings all day yesterday in the Salvation Army B irra< ks. The congregations were large throughout the day, and quite eoj jyed his addresses. Tonight the Ensign will give the story of his life from a London Street Arab to the Army platform. Oar friends should nob fall to hear him.

FW3ECED--A farmer who went to Dune din the other day wibh £380 in his posses sion, is likely to remember his visit to that city for some time to come. Going to the races, he imbibed father .freely, and falling in with evil companions, he woke up the next morning to find that someone had relieved him of his money, with the exception of about £50.

A A C & A O Concert—The programme of the concert and exhibition of weight) lift" ing promoted by A A O & A C to be held in the Oddfellows Hall on Thursday evening appears in our advertising oolutnnai The soloists Include some of the beat Ohristohurch and local talent and bho exhibition by the members of the Ohristohurob Sandow School is a performance well worth seeing. It is to be hoped that the enterprise of the club in providing suoh an excellent entertainment will be rewarded by a full house,

A Chaplain's Prbdioamene—The uu dlgniSed manner in which a volunteer chap lain eß'ayed to gain entrance to a volunteer oamp after hoars the other day resulted in disaster. Arriving at the gates of the en closars after 11 p in, and Boding them shut his reverence olimbed the fence, bub in his descent he missed his footing, and was hung up on the top spikes by ' a portion of his clothing. The oioth gave way, and the divine wended hie way to his tent with his uniform ventilated in a mauner that) was not in accordance with regulations.

The Bright Hours' Oan.oEEK~Amabinsc performance was given by those in tores ting entertainers ( The Bright Hoars' Children ' in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday after noon, before a fair audience rf children and their parents. The inmates of the Old Men 8 Home were thoughtfully invited, The windows were darkened, and the stage lighted up, and for a couple of hours the audience was kept interested and amused, the various performers carrying oat their work with marked success, and moe.ing with loud applause. After the performance the children and their friends were driven to the residence of the Mayor, and were enter tained at afternoon tea by M>s Collins. Bo fore leaving for the station, each of the children were presented by the Mayor with a beautiful box of chocolates, and their lady friends also received a souvenir of the visit. As the train moved out of the s'ation, three hearty cheers ware given for the children.

Not Thankfully Received —At the meeting of the Timara A h P Association on Saturday a letter was read from the South Canterbury Traders' Association, stating thab they were prepared to give £5 5s to the prize fund of the Association Mr Mc- L&rea aaid that this wae simply a cheap advertisement for the Traders' Association, and if they ooald not g ye more than £5 53 to an association from which they derivad bo much benefit, he thought the dora'ion should not be accepted! §Jr Tatbofc agreed with Mr McLaren's views. Mr Wareing eald it was a cheap way of getting ont of subscribing individually. Mr Scott) thought) they should accept the £5 5s for if they refused it they would get nothing. 16 waa finally decided to ask that tha money be allowed to go to bho funds of the Association, the pn'z3 list for this ysar having been al ready printed and circulated;

New Drapery Business—Mr Edward Gibbard, who purchased the premises in Tancred Street, recently occupied by Messrs Geo; Duncan and Co, has had the extensive additions and alterations made to them. The front of the building has been taken out and a fine entrance and up to date show windows put in. These improvements are mostly completed and Mr Gibbard announces that he will open the premises at an early date with an entirely new stock of drapery and clothing, full pagtioolars of w hloh will appear later on.

Baptist Church Annwbbsaey. —r Anniversary services in connection with the Aehbarton Btptlst Church wore held yesterday, the Rev. W Lamb preaching sermons both morning and evening appro' prlate to the occasion, Special hymns were sung by the Sunday School scholars, and were rendered In a very pleasing manner In connection with the anni' versary, on Thursday evening next a conversation will be held In the church, when addresses will be delivered by Revs. 0 B Jnglis, T Fee. R Ralno, and others ; jnusical itenjs will be rendered by the Willowby $hoir $ and refreshments will be prodded. No jpharge will be made for admission, bub a collection will be taken np, the proceeds to be deyoted towards paying small liabilities In connection with the church.

An Awkward Predicament -Six men, a horse, and an express had a lively e^perien^ee & few days ago at Evans Bay, and, says the Wellington Post, afforded an entertaining spectacle to imny holiday makers. The men had ta^en the horse into the sea to giva It a dip, and the long reach of shallow water tempted them fco go farther. But when they wanted to return (hey could not. The wheels of the express were too deeply embedded In the sand, and the horse could nob turn. And a sorry e^ghfc the sj# then presented. Three of them, having had snpugh of theadven* ture, got oft tfce vehi^Je, ansT started to walk ashore-up to tftelr mouths jn the water. The other three decided to sttc^j: to the ' ship,' and were eventually resgue^ by a yacht, after the horse had been cab adrift. But the express remained in Its position, waiting for the going down ©f the tide.

Message From Mabs—• BBBRW 1 was s c,Qf9 rpessage that) was included ia the famous message from Marc. The interpreta tion of thjs cods message has puzs'ed the eminent astronomers of 'Europe for pearly a year. It is evident they are as up to'qkt? in Mare as in New Zealand, for the interpretation ia 'Britain's Best Bicycle, the Budge l^lilbworth.'—R D Johnston, Agent

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, October 11 Tasmania has insured a loan pro spectus of £430,000 at 3 per cent, with a minimum of 92. The amount has been underwritten.

London, Oct 12 The Royal Exchange has been granted for an exhibition of the colonial natural products and minerals recently j exhibited at Glasgow. The Exhibition will probably bu opened in February or March. Besides the Australian Btates it is expected that Canada will be represented.

Mr Onslow Ford's bust of Sir George Grey has been placed in St Paul's Cathedral,

The St Petersbnrg correspondent of the Daily Telegraph wires that General Kouropatkia has started for Central Abib.

New York, Oct 13

Judge Morris, of Baltimore, has up held the additional tariff levied on Rus sian sugar on the ground that the inducements offered %to refiners in Russia are tantamount to a bounty;

Paris, Cot IT

M Talbado, an Anarchist «nd author of an article in the Paris 'Liberttire,' inciting the murder of rulers on the occasion of the Czar's visit, has been sentenced to one year's imprisonment, and fined one thousand franca.

Sydnky, Oct 13

la a half mile foot race, in Newcastle, M'Lauchlin, an Aucklander, defeated M'M»nas s Now Soath Wales, easily. The latter conceded ten yirda. Time— Xmin 593ec. M'Manas was favourite •t 5 to 4 on.

Afghanistan.

THE NEW AMEER.

United Press Aaaooiabion—By Eleotrio ITalegraph—Copyright; London, October 12 The Simla correspondent of the Times states that reports from the frontier show that everything is quiet in Afg hanistan.

Habiballah, in • letter announcing his accession, informs Lord Ourzcm that he will follow in bis fathers' foot steps, and hopes that the friendship of the Governments 'of Afghanistan and India will continuously increase.

The Daily Telegraph states that Russian official advices from Bokhara allage that Habiballab's brothers, a few hoars prior to the proclamation of his accession, secretly left Kabul, ac companied by their partisans. Habi ballah is indignant at their action, and has surrounded himself with trust* worthy troops, and sent strong detach ments to guard the main roads to prevent their return unless as prisoners.

SOUTH AFRICA

United Press Association—By Elsotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, October 11 The newspapers approve of the spirit of Mr Brodriek's manifesto, but still urge that renewed efforts shou'd be made to meet all discernible contin gencies

Sir Michael Hicks Beach, the Chan cellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Oldhatb, said the extension of martial law was to check treasonable help being sent to the enemy through Capo Oolooy, He protested against the equinoctial gale of newspaper criticism throughout the realm. The cause of the prolongation of the war was the Pro-Boer speeches in the House of Commons

There is a unanimous opinion that Sir Redvers Buller's speech was amaz ing and unseemly, and that General Buller is the victim of an hallucination.

General Botha, with two thousand men, fought all Sunday, east of Vry heid, and finally retreated The Boers in Holland describe the proclamation of martial law ia Cape Colony as terrorists, and certain to in crease tha rebellion

Martial law is being applied in parta of Tembuland and East Griqua land

Lord Kitchener confirmed the death sentence passed on Lotter, and the latter's execution is officially announced as having taken place Colonel Kavanagh captured 110 horses belonging to ScheeperV com* mando An official message etatea that General French has captured Com mandant Scheepers Sergeant D Cotton and Corporal E Pointed were severely wounded at Botha's Farm, and Sergeant Royd, Corporal R M'lvor, and Private Gr Pandy were slightly wounded. All belong to the Seventh New Zea landers

Baffling mists favoured Botha's re treat

The Ooart found Lotter gailty of sedition, the murder of a coloured and unarmed scour, on two occadons, the murder of troopers in action, on three occasions, the destroying of railway by means of explosives and the sjambok ing of Britishers and Europeans. Lotter pleaded that he was a Free State burgher, but did not adduce evidence in support of his claim Scheepers's captors were a troop of th? Tenth Hussars

Eighteen additional Boer leaders have been banished

MKLBOSENg, October 12 The Salamis has arrived from the Cape wilh surgeon Major Burns and fom troopers, who are passengers for New Ze*land

France and Turkey

United Press Association-re-By Igleotrto Telegraph -Copyright Constantinople, October 11 At the Sultan's instance, M Zinoviefi the Russian Ambassador, has requested Coant lawsdorff to intercede with France over the Lovando case. Berlin October 11 The German newspapers are anxi ously watching the result of the franco Turkish dispute,

CYCLING.

THE VICTORIAN ROAD RACE

Melbourne, Oct 13

The cycling road race from Warnambool to Melbourne, 165 mllee, waa won by N'va, a local rider. A. Balaton, the New Zea lander, started from scratch, and finished fifth, makirg the fastest time, 9hrs Omra SOiee.

The Federal Tariff.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Sidney, Oct 18

The Sunday Times says that tha tariff is inadvertently a compliment to New Zealand, inasmuch as the pro ducers of the Commonwealth proclaim to the world that they cannot compete with her on level terms. The loss of trade is not likely to cripple her, although it may lead to ill-feeling and possibly retaliation.

Mr Rhodes's Offer.

United Press Association—By El eotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, Ooiober 13

The Spectator publishes the Rhodes- Schnadborst correspondence relative to a subscription of £5000 by Mr Rhodes to the Liberal party's funds. Mr Rhodes desired Home Rule with representatives at Westminster and the retention of Kgypt. He was horrified with Mr Morley's { scuttle * speech, aod wasßubaequently disturbed by Mr Glad stone foreshadowing withdrawal from Egypt. If his (Mr Rhodes'e) wishes were not met he desired that the money should be given to charity. There is no indication in the correspon dence that Mr Schnadhorst acquainted Mr Gladstone of Mr Rhodes's offer, but be calmed Mr Rhodes's anxiety by stating that Lord Rosebery'a policy aa Foreign Secretary would be very dif ferent from that of Lord Granville'a pliant suppleness.

The newspapers blame Mr Schnad horst's duplicity, and exonerate the Liberal leaders of bargaining with Mr Rhodes.

A "White Australia."

United Press Association-—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Brisbane. Oct 12

Mr Philp, addressing a meeting of commercial men, said he had fought to secure a majority vote for Fede ration If he had the same question to decide again, he would be a strong anti Federalist. The action of the Federal Government from the first re flected no credit on the gentleman who pretended to be statesmen. He ap pealed to the people to resist to the utmost interference with the sugar industry. He did not advocate civil war, bat they should follow the Pacific Island Labourers Bill from the House of Representatives to the Senate, and to the Imperial Government.

Torpedo Destroyers

London, Ocfc 10

The deck platea of the torpedo destroyer Vulture buckled in heavy seas, and she returned to Portsmouth

Evidence was given at the enquiry into the loss of the Cobra that the engines were somewhat heavier than provided for in the vessel's deaign3.

Interprovincial

United Press Association—By Elootrlo Telegraph

Napier, Ocfc 12

A matter of particular interest at pre sent, in view of the impending discussion in the House on the Home mail services, is a proposal to start co-operative woollen company ab Seattle, in (he Wnitei States. If this company is formed the China Mntasl Steam Navigation Company is pre* pared to extend Us business and place a fast line of steamers to connect New Zea land and Australia with Seattle, The wool growers in this diatiict have already promised to take up shares in fche proposed company to the value of £7000, and this sum is likely to be considerably augmented Commenting on the scheme the Napier Daily felegrfpfb says : * What strikes us is the opening which this venture and that of the concession fco the Steamship Com? pany alluded to seems to provide for a direct wool trade with the ¥nited States and Canada. This view we consider ought to influence Parliament in discussing the mail contracts, and lead the House to decide In favour of the Vancouver routs.'

News in Brief.

The Magisterial inqai'y Into fche col- Heion between the steamship Indradevl and the schooner Lily will be held at Lvttelton tomorrow morning.

Messrs Boyce. Brock, Ryder, Stirling, Noss, and Wilkinson have been elected by the North Canterbury Educational Institute delegates to the annual Cotmctl to ba held in January ab New Plymouth,

The following colonies have prohibited the importation of swine from New $ea« land for the periods stated :—Queensland, six months from Sept, 11: New South Wales, one year from March 21; Western Australia and Victoria, till revoked; Sonth Australia, one year from May 22 j Tas mania, one year from April 13.

Fletcher Bros.' second Tea Competition closes February 28th. First prize, handsome marble clock and broDZ?, alao 19 other prizes. Consumers of their well known Teas should save all coupons.

Sporting.

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING

SECOND DAY

DtWEDIN, Oot 12

Concluding results :— Trial Handicap—Donna Eosa 1, Nor' wester 2. Dividends —£2 and 10a.

Shokts Handicap— Goldspur 1, Vandyke 2, Battler 3. Dividends—£l 8s and £1 4s

Second Hio^wbigh^ Hajtdioaf—Beaa clero 1, The Serf 8, Lady Madge 5 Dividends —£1 16s and 8s

Farewell Handicap— Vulcan 1, Vandyk 2. Hippomenas 3. D»7idendfl-£5 12s and 18s ______

INQUEST.

SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE,

Aa inquest waa held at the Hospital on Saturday afternoon on the body of the lata Miss Bella Cordon, cf Dromore, before R. Alcorn, E*q, acting coroner, and the follow, ing jury :—Messrs J Aslett, R Joseph. H A Gates, I W Baxter, D MaoAnley, and H A Mackay (foreman). Sergeant Barlow repre sented the police*

Elizabeth Patterson, the wife of William Patterson, of Havelook Streefcjboarding home proprietor, was Bworn, and stated that deceased wan their servant). She took iIE laab Wednesday morning, up to which time she always appeared to be id good health. Saw deceased at 8 o'olok on Wednesday morning, when she was suffering from (sick ness and retching, which continued until the doctor's arrival at 11 o'clock. The doctor '4 stated he oould do nothing, and he gave her no medicine when he came. Dr B >lger w»a sent for again ia the evening, when he gay» her some medicine to relieve her pain, after which the patient appeared mucn easier for some time. Her hutbsod (Win. Patterson) gave deceased the medicine. The patient) was quiet throughout) Thursday night, bub relapsed on Friday morning, when she asked fir a little milk acd water, which witness gave her. Again cent for Dt* Bolger on Friday night, and he being absent, called in Dr Maude, and on bis coining the latter pronounced her dead. Neither of the doctow had stated the cans? of illness.

To Sergeant Barlow—Her hatband did not.'. altogether attend to deceased. Witneii wen!; to the room of deceased with Dc Bolger the first) time he called, and on the second occasion the doctor asked witness to leave the room. Oa Wednesday night or Thursday her husband showed her ft foetus he was going to bary. Pressed for a definite reply, witness believrd the time to be 12 o'clock oa Wednesday sight. When her husband next saw Dr Bolger he informed the latter what had happened. Wanted to change the olotbing of deceased bttt the latter would nob let her. Deceased had never said anything to witness with respect! to taking any poison; Did nob wait much upon deceased because she (witness) had tfr attend the boarding house, but her buaband attended her and gave her medicine, S&ewari 6ordpn..Jab«r«r r #f Dxomore, and brother of deceased, identifisd Tfir &o%<> Saw her lasb alive about seven weeks agoT^"* when Bhe was in the beet; of health, and ha was aware of no illness until he heard of the death* Deceased wag aged 22 years. William Patterson, who appeared almost blind, stated that deceased carried on her work as ueual on Tuesday, but on Wednes day morning she stated she was unwell, and would be unable to get; up. Asked her several times daring the morning if he couli send for a doctor, and eventually called in Dr Bolger ahonb 11 a.tn, *nd again at 8 o'clock that night, when he oftme and saw her, and lefti a prescription, for which a boarder obtained bhe medicine. The dootor stated that deceased was only to get four doses of a teaspoonfai each, given at hourly intervals. As prescribed, she took three doses, and this relieved her pain. On Wednesday night the patient stated to witness there was something in a vessel In the room which she wanted him to take outside and put into a hole. He showed what was in the vessel to his Wife, as owing to his defeotive eight he could not tell what ib was, and she teld him, and it was placed in the wash house. Oa returning to de oaased, she enquired where he had placed it, acd &b she urged that it be put in a hole, he buried it in the garden. On the doctor's next visit told him what had occurred; The patient re mained better through Thursday and that night, tub on Friday morning the severe pains returned, and the asked for another dose of the medicine, and &B there were two different bottles in the loom, he took one of them to one of the boarder*, and asked him if it was the right one with Cambridge* name, knowing thab it was the correct bottle.

The two bottles were produced for inspec tion by the jury—ono eontaming a white I'quld, the other clear—and on witneas being aekod to indicate the bottla from wbtoh he gave deceased medicine from, he, wi h difficulty, recognised the clear one, Gave her the fourth dose, which re'iaved her pain, and fha then abked him to shift her In bed. On Friday eight deceased wm unable to answer him and she could only slightly move her eyes, and witness seub at once for Dr. Bolger, bub as he was en.the m s;enger tihen went for Dr. Msade, and when l>hi Utter came and asked what wn wrong Paterson told him ho did oot know, bub that I Dr. Bo'ger had been attending hen Alter Dr. Maude saw the patient and P&teraon a^ked wbab was the matter the doctor rep'ied that she was dead. On the Wednesday night D.-i Bolger said the patient mußt b« wa'ched to ensure that ehe Rot bo Other bottle than the medicide prescribed, and tho latter was to be kept out of the room until required. D. Bolger thea atated that the patient had been taking drugs to bring on ■> miscarriage. Did not see any other bottles in the room; On the same night deceased told witness she thought she had taken poison.

To the Sergeant—She said the bobble with poison was broken; The nourishment she had during the illness between the Wednes day and Friday was gruel more than once, and milk cud water several times. He attended her most of the time, Mrs Pat^araon being busy, and when witness offered to send up his wife, deceased replied he eou|d do as well as Mrs Patterson ; the latter, too, had extra work on aooounb of the illness.

Sergeanb Barlow—Did ib not strike you that deceased would require a change and other attention ?

Witness—When I asked, she answered no, and that she had a change in bed with hen Had noticed long sleeves on deceased on the Wednesday, whereas on Friday there were shorb ones. Suggested she should go to the Hospital, bub she preferred nob. The doctor wUhed her there, but aha oonld not be moved on the Thursday. His wife did cob see her changed, and no clothe* were removed frem the room. Deceased had bten three months In their service, bub previously had also stopped there occasionally. The foreman—* Why did you state when Dr Maude called that yon did nob know what was wrong, when yon were aware c! a certain occurrence prior So his visit.

Witness—l meant that at the special time he oalied, I did nob then know what Was the m»ttec. '-■'•'■ ■

Be Bolger, on being called atafcad he fkti sent a prescription, and next morning on visiting deceased found her Sick and in great pain. 8h« told him a man had gob hee some (steel) drops from the ohemißt* Told her thoße would not produce vomiting and pain as indicated. Instructed her to con tinue the medicine he had sent, and told the Patterson's to give her milk in small quaati ies. She was Buffering from excessive thirst, and calling for water, bat he told the Patterson's nob to give her any. That evening, wag senb for again, when the Pattersons said she had told thsm of having taken poison, and on asking her she said, yet-—phosphorous. On enquiring where she obtained this, she replied it was aneyewashshegoblDChrietchurch, Oaasking how she knew ib was poisonous, she said the bottle was marked • Poison^ On enquiring what had became of the bott!^ she 'stated ib bad been thrown out of the window. Asked why she had taken poison. She then gave certain reasons. When (he messenger came the second time, witness advised that) she should go to tha hospital, and he row Dr Trevor aboub admission, but on nexb seeing the patient she was so much weaker that he considered she could nob bo mopd. Instructed the Pattersons they had better send for the sifter, and Patterson stated he would tell the guard of the train to send her down. Told the Pattersons they must get someone to look after the girl that night, when Patterson replied that they didn't want anyone to know her condition, and that they wouli look after her themselves* Gave deceased a prescription for a mixture to relieve the pain. Told the Pattersons to keep this bottle, and when the girl wai In great pain give her one dp.se, «sid let %a beat elapse before giying atip.feher, Inttroftteii the Pattersons someone should remain la the girl's room or thab adjoining, as the c^u'd mot be left alonet On calling nexb morning, found the sister had hot arrived, and the Pattersons said the patient had begged them nob to !eb her sister know she wse ill. Patterson told him of the occur ranee of the previous nigh', and how he bad disposed of it, As her sister had nob arrived enquired who was to attend to the girl, to^

THE ASHBUETOH GUARDIAN : MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 190),



F. FKRRIMAN _______ BEJtf GEE'S BHHi E P MARKING COMPOSITION, ta Three Oolore — Black, Rf-d, Blup, i HP HE finpfit find most economic*! Sfvep 1 WTanr'ina Oi'lu Ihfl marker. R.^ad the ■ pinions cf Leading Sleep Far»-erain Ocago ; WE IriTENP USING IT AGAIN From N. Z Agricultural Co., Walmea House. Gore, M*> 22 U97 Dear Sirs,—We have found Merger's Marking Oil to be a good arid durable Sheep branding material and intend u-ing it again, as being cheaper than the prep arations formerly u^d f >r the purpo-e, P. J. IVcbrson, Stat. Mgf UNDOUBTEDLY MOBE TCONOMICAI. THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J M McKerz'e, Boshy Park Estate, Palmerston M»y 19, It 97 Dear Sirs, —I have great pleasure in tating that; BergeßS Sheep Branding Compound that I received from you has given me every saUs-factlon, and \b nndoubtpdly more economical than oil and lampblack. 1 MAKE A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Rohert Lcgan, Miritangi, Hyde, M«y 10, 1898 Dear Sirs,-I hive used Bebgers Branding Oil fo' some years, and have found it so satisfactory that | make _ a point of recommending it. The liquid in the drums Is of the same consistency right from top to boi torn, and requires no Btirring. OM,Y TO BE USBD TO BE APPJSBCIAToD From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. M%y 5, 1897 Dear Sire,—l used Bergsu's Branding. Oi', Wack and red, laar, sesson on my flock, and am perfectly satisfied with the reunite. To aheep farmsra the preparation Is invaluable, being always ready and highly economical. Xfc haa only to be TJ3BD TO BE ArFBECUTED. OIVBN EVBKY SATISFACTION FOR SETBEAL TEAKB From Mr John Elliott, Gladbrook Station, Middlemaroh. May_lß, 1897 My Doar Sirs,—ln reply te yoar inquiry regarding Bbkger's Sheep Marking Com poand. We have used this Compound on all oar flocks tor several years and it haa given every anti-faction. Ie i^ of even quality, and is ready for ase I find It lasts well, being qaiie legible on full Woolled akins Ir- is much more economl' oalthan brand m%ie wuh the old materials (lampblaok and oil), as owing to ita even quality, there is no waste Always ready for use. Guaranteed not; to injure the wool. Will wash off on ecouriog without leaving a stain. Soltj by F. FKKRIMAN. Aehburton, 3S Z.



BUSINESS NOTICKS _^ ESTABLISHED 1874, si 0 ISIII 'I ijiiaasume^ 'm am" II ili'i 1 H liiS rrt'^' afate, wo can ll.fi. JS™ ; i! J Hl/ j.jve tnuchbeMar *fe CO ( value thi3 season £3 l()s. Jtnfc Received — Sump'es £i ¥Tff fW\Ci 0? Choicest TWKEDS ever VJ 1 lil'Kj i>hnwn Consfqiieutiy £3 10a \ | I B i% Suits are far superior this 111 I | I l JUBILEE BUILDINGS 9104 VTOW IS THE TIME TO INSURE BROOD MARES AND THEIR UPECTED PROGENY. An O vEer can cover the riaka on MARE AND FOAL for odo month frtm date of fo»llcf?, or en insure for 12 months inoludiDg the abcre risk Fall particulars and rates of Premium from H. W, BARRETT, District Agsnfc, Live Sfock Insurance Co. ARCADE, A3HBURTON SPECIAL KOHCS. rilflE undersigned bega to inform hie JL numerous Customers and Friends tint he has removed from his former residence "to a more Central and prominent* position on the Main Koid, within five minutes walk of his former place, his Bußineas having increased bo considerably tbeae laet lew yeara that he found the land inadequate to cultivate etock enough for his ooatomerß. Thanking hia Patrons and Fripnda for their inert a*hrg support, and trusuag by unremiitins at'entinn to their rrqulrementP, to secure a o-ntiou^noe of their confidence, snd the honour of their kind reoommenda' Moo, James Porler, CLIFTON NURSERY, AllentOß, Ashbuiton. CHRISTCHUROH, TT>EG to isnoounoe that they have opened UP TODAIE SAMPLE ROOMS in BURNETT STREET, or the convenience of their many Customers in the Ashhurfon County, MR GEORGE SANDRY, our Represen t<itivp, who is in attin'anoe all day on Mondaya, Tuoed&ys, and Saturdays, will bo jilaasert to meet his old Customers and otherß and show ihem the very mimy new attractions tur Sunplo Room tffirds, COMPRISING — Latesb Novel ies in SPRING GOODS. Just arrived from our London buyers— Colonial, Eog'Ub, and Amerioin BOOK and Shoes '^c beet) v»lu8 in towa China and G'essware of all descrip'iona Biddings, Bedsteads, and Furoiture—oar own miEufacturo Eatimites given for Famishing ; Hotxses visited and measures taken £or Vinetian Biinds", Linoleum, and Carpets, j FREE OF CHAISQB 9 191 WAKTED KNOWN—Miotoas Z?a« landia Boot fetoro ia now showing a very nice assortment of Ladies up to date walking Shoes. The largest etock and cheapest House tor loot waap ■



BUSINESS NOTIOEP j rpHOMAS T/OUNG, BOOTMAKER (of Leeston), DESIRES to inform hiß old Friends in th« Wakanui, Mayfield, Longbeaoh, r.nd A»hburton Districts, thab he will start buainess oa his own account In Tancrad Street, Aehburton, during the Fireb Week in Oottber, when he »ru«tß, by good work* nunship ard punotualiry, to receive a fa r char« of their ouatom A L^rge Assortment of Boots, Shoes, and Slippers "to selsiet from. Address—Tanored Street, Noxb to Mr Maopheraoo, Ironmonger. 9 194 OCEAN Accident & Guarantee COBPOBATION, Ltd, Capital ... ... .81,000,000 mHIS Corporation has ABSOLU TELY NO TARIFF A rrangements with any other OOM FANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Insuring with as can rely on Best Treatment, and Claims Do Not become a Charge on the Consolidated Bevenub. Neither will Clients be subjected to the RED-TAPE METHODS 1 inseparable from Government De " PARTMEKTAL CONTROL. i Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as to Travel. Micoll Bros. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. IQ 18 J. WILSON ÜBKS NOTHING BUT pi ENUINB WHITE LEAD AND PURE LINSEED OIL FOB HOUSE PAINTING, &c. BEAUTIFUL WALL PAPERS.



T HAVE FOR S ALE — The Lfitoeb and Mo?h Up, to.date Farm ! Machinsry in i.be market! I Fielding Oil and Gas Engines, horizontal 1 and stfttioaary types, ft ens 1^ b p to 7 hp Hmoko Sheep Shearing Machines Iron Standards (tnd c Fencmg Wi c (prioe down again) Mauareß ; Twine, (Donaghy'a Best} Stundard Oils for Threshing, Bar vaster ot d Binder Machines, Cylinder, Plough and Separator.—After a trial will me no other ?kcuum Oils, sreatly reduced in price hheep Shears (Hinemoa); Braadiog Paint The WoodyaSt High Wheel Lawo Mower, (perfect machine) The Crown Cream Separator and Baity Cham a BICYCLES and all Bequiaitea—The latest! model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine j for strength, atyle »nd finish. The coming machine—Chainieas Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolla alonsr the easiest running machine in the market % once ridden, a! way a ridden. Inspection 1 invitoJ District Agenb Colonial Mutual Life Association j Fire and Marine Insurance effected ! Several sums of Money to lend from 4£ per ceo6 FOE "Ta L E . Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres, Cheap, and on most reaeotiabio terms. Most of the muney c«b be arranged at a oheap rate Wanting —OATS and CHICK WHEAT in aay quantity For particulars apply W. STONYER, ARCADE, | Machinery, Grain, Insurance, Land, Estate and Commission Agent 9 243 O NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING 1 FACTOBY j MEN'S AND BOIS' OLOTHING IN GREAT VARIETY, Men's Colonial Tweed Saita 25s Men's Colonial Tweed Tronsera 8a 9d Boys' Bailor Salts 7a Boys' Norfolk Suits lla Boys' Washing Blouses 43 Boys' Kharki Suits 7* NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. New Btrow Hate, Soft and Hard Felt Hats, Cups, Tennis Shirts, Regatta Sbirta, Ties, Braces, etc, etc The Largest Sock of gentlemen's Require meats ta Ashburton NEW rt&\L&ND CLOTHIKG T7ACTORY LOTH ING JC A G TORY



BUSINESS NOTIOEB 1 I>UY direct FROM THE IMPORTER; O always a large stock of up"to'date novelties in Millinwry, Costumes, Under Skirts, Corsets, "Umbrellas, Sunshades, Gloves, Stockings, &o. ANDREW ORR DRESSMAKING Department—Large variety of dress materials ; high class goods ; best quality, beat value, best make ; fie perfect. ANDREW ORR TIES, Collars, Hata and Gloves } 140 doz gents' ties to select from ; col lars and hata all the latest and most an to date shapes, ANDREW ORR WASTED KSOWN Beautiful Sailor Hata, very attractive, at Is, la 4d, 159i.2-.6i. ANDREW ORR NEW SEASON- Japanese Silks, Lace Fichus, Rufflaa, Boas, Silk Scarfs, Flonnoings, Aprons, Caps, Jackets, Mantles, Capes, &o. AKDRBW ORR GOOD Inveatrafint--Splendid Tailor made Suit. fib yon like a glove; price from £3 7s 6i. ANDREW ORR BICYCLE— If you want a gennine Bicycle, ladies' or gents", bay the Crescent, £16 10i; guaranteed nothing like 16. ANDREW ORR f ATEST Novelties In dress fabrics, JL/ plain and figured lustres ; Bilka all shades.; mercerised sateens; white piqnee, ANDREW ORR LINOLEUMS, Floor Clotha, Hearth Rags, splendid designs, all prices ; up to date patterns ; prises strictly mode rate. ANDREW ORR WANTED KNOWN—An excellent! assortment of New Vellinga, plain and fancy, all silk ; alsa laces of every description, Torchon, Gaipare, Talen ciaunefl, &&• ANDREW ORR MBB J. LLOYD, MUSIO SELLER AND rpEACHER oy PIANOFORTE ako J ORGAN, Mnslcat Instruments of every description, LaUsfc tnueio by every mail. Pupiie thoroughly taught. Terms, £1 la per quarter AGENT FOR EMPHESS NEEDLE. Designs, Floehei, Wool, Silks and Framei, as usual* Takorsd 81RBET (next Hall, Herbalist)



IMPORTANT. T DESIRE to THANK my Customer* for P»Bt Favors, »nd to intimate that aa I am LBAVIKG THE DISTRICT, IX IS i I ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY THAT ALL OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS BE SETTLED FORTHWITH. For Absolute Sale, AT ANY SACRIFICE, ALL MY FURKITUEI & FANCY GOODS. JAMES BAKER Furoiture sod Fancy Goods Warehouse, Havelock Street. 10 105 _ ___ First Shipment JUST ARRIVED. To be followed by Regular Shipments direct from Oeylon by every \ Mail Boar, \ OF THE RENOWNED ' CEYLON TEA. THE NIRVANA TEA COMPANY, j Colombo, Ceylon, hare mad« j arrangements to send to New Zealand I REGULAR SHIPMENTS OF THEIR I CHOICE OEYLON TEAS, feeling sore the Tea drinking public will much appreciate a PURE, CHOICE OEYLON I TEA, Direct from the Grower, UN- \ TAMPERED WITH. READ THls£- Theß9 Teas are Packed In Oeyloo, and are absolutely PURE. People rarely consider the DANGER of drinking low class Teas. NIRVANA to the highest grade known to the trade, and is fold by all leading grocers at fcho came price _' as ordinary Tea. ASK FOR IT. DON'T FORGET THE NAME. Sole Agent Appointed— J. T. COOOH, Ashburton. Free Sample and Pamphlet on application ANTED KNOWN-That we are daily opening up Novelties for the Spring in every Department. Exquisite good* ia Ladies' Capos, Millinery, anil underclothing. «-MiTcmBLL $ I'oa^sn, the Pr«ne;i ,



Wade's W.opm Figs are most effective and net aapte&sant j children thrive after taking them price, |s



GOOD FOR RHEUMATISM. Last fall I was taken with a very ievere attack of muscular rheumatism which oaused roe great pain bad annoyance, After trying several prescriptions and rheumatic cures, I $ecio><J to use Qhamberlain'a Pain Balm. I which IW seen advertised in the South Jerseymvn. After two applications of this Remedy I was much better, and after using one bottle, waß completely cured.—Sallie Harris, Salem, NJ.USA, For eale by , Aeljb^tioa Drug Co. \



The local branch of the D.I.C has now been io full swing In Asbburfcon for jait 6 months, which is 5 months lodger than was anticipated at tbe commencement of the eatas The sale &aB Pr.ove^ $n unprecedented success, and as ib is hqw drawing bo a close, those who are contemplating purchasing & piano or organ, or musici! instruments of any description would do well to mike their decision while suoh a magnificent stock is here from which to make their selection A new shipment, which will also be the last, has just been opened Wades Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent tlotcbes; price, U