The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no, 5447

Abhburton ; Friday, August 16, 1901.

Pbice : One Penny

Motive and Crime.

Dr Andrew Wilaon in an article in thf Scotsman saya j— Recently I was perusing the report of* raedfca! discussion on the crime of murder which had been committed in several easet under the exercise of some uncontrollable Impulse which, for wants of a better name, we Include and r the general term of 'Insanity.' That which struck me as interesting in one or two of the cases described was th* uoeenscioasneaa of the criminal thati fa« had committed the wrong* Beyond all dispute, there are such oases where a man becoming, so to speak, somebody else for the time being, murders his neighbour, and fails when he returns to hla propel self to remember either his crime or its motive- if motive indeed be discernible at all. These are the esses that pozzla judges at>d juries, and it is only from the wide experience of the medical profession that light can be expected to be thrown on these truly terrible human problems. Bub even in oasos of murder where no suspicion of insanity exM*, it to oft** difficult to find or to discover any motive or Incentive such ac might be held to explain the morbid desire to rid the world of someone.

Of late we have been suffering from a surfeit of serious crimes, and I confess the motive question—always the main idea in a murder case —pozzies me more sndl more when one reflects on the apparent inade quacy of the circumstances to explain why killing was the result, In the last railway murder near London, for example, surely ib is not altogether unreasonable to suggest that robbery was an adequate inspiration of that crime. Also, there is the same discrepancy between the crime tried of shooting a eweatheart because his mother obj jcted to the lady. Or, taking the prisoner's own sioiy, that she intended shooting herself and that the killing of the man was an accident—a view taken by the jury—then we are left to face the other problem of inadequate motive even for suicide.

An Army Officer in Distress.

There are few residents of St Peters (a suburb of Sydney) to whom Mrs Jan« Baoly, Sergent in the Salvation Army, and her good work, are not known. Mar.y years cf Mrs Booty's life hare been spoilt In a coiMiiendablo endeavour to alleviate the di trees and suffering of those with whom her laboara have btoaght her into touch. That Mrs Booty herself, who in addition to rank'ng as Sergeant is an Instructor Sn the girls' class, was not proof against the distress which she did so much to alleviate for others, may be gath* ered from the following: — 'About fifteen years ago,' she told a reporter, 'my nerves received a very severe shock, and about the same time my husband died. Myhealbb naturally suffer* ed, and my sphere of usefulness fn the Army was considerably curtailed, Neur* aiglo attacks came on suddenly and disappeared with as little notice, leaving me quite exhausted,and causing sometimes hysteria, and at others, fainting fits. The pahis I eufiered were co severe that my sight became dimmed, and every nerve seemed on the rack. Sometimes the pains seemed to run up n.y spiue and grip me behind the ears, until my head felt as if it were being squashed flat. An attack of neuralgia would immediately follow upon my hande being placed in cold water, or on my coming into contact with a draught. My heart was very much affected, too, and used to nutter in an indescribable manner. Rhisumatism in the knees also added to my troubles, and I always required assistance

to rise from my knees. I was also liable to constipation. 'Was nothing taken which afforded any relief.'

\I took every medicine I saw advertised, bat without the desired effect, and I had also good medical attention. The doctors frankly told me that I had chronic near* algia and that they coald nob benefit me*' 'Then what may be the cause of the wonderful change?' was asked. 'There is a wonderfal change, Is there not? replied Mrs Booty. *I have become bo plump and well that none of my clothes fit me now. Bob before this change was accomplished I must cell you I had almost despaired of recovery, when I chanced to read an account of some wonderfal cares effected by Dr Williams' pink^pills foe pale people, and consequently decided to try two or three boxes. I had been ill a long time, and only very slight benefit was noticeable when I had taken these. Bnt I was encouraged to continue, and I am glad to say that from then on my health improved. The attacks gradually lessened both in violence and frequency, and now I do not suffer from neuralgia; I sleep soundly, my head is cleat and untroubled with pain, and my colour has improved.' Sergeant Booty's case is worthy of specfalnotice owing to her official position, fora Salvation Army officer would not be likely to give publicity to anything bnt facts. Sergeant Booty, however, believes It her duty to let other sufferers knoir how they can be cured. Dr Willitms* } pink pills alleviate all ailments caused by Wo;d impoverishment and unstrung ncr yes, chest and lung troubles etc. Sold by the Dr William*.' Medicine Co ,Old Oestom Bouse Street Wellington, three shillings pur box, post free, and by all chemists and store keepers—But mind you ask for Dr Williams'. Write us a description of our case and receive a free reply.



SHIPPING rpH B HEW ZEALAND JSf ---^ . "~ 'SHIPPING 0 O,'S _ LINE " ROYAJQ MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, via Moats Vita, tDenerifleA Plymecfcb, Probable final Steamers. lons. Port. Date. Rimutaka* 7765 Wellington Aug 15 Waikato 4767 — To follow Wak&tane 5715 — „ Ruapehu 800 C —  Wakanal 5706 —  Waimate 5610 n Rakaia 5628 (Tskoa 4050 Papauul 6372 *Twia Screws. P»i? ftirth®r partloalara apply ta FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lso. kSHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. A A T>OYAL MAIL STEA wmMßk*^ -*-*1 BIERS,, with sapei-Jor J^H^ fctjeomtcodatlon for all classes •SfPuuimiuiHl o j paggeuagergj calling at onte Video or Rio, Temeriffa und Ply oath. Vessel Ton Oommaiider From Data. Karames 5563 Burton Sepb Kumars 6034|8cobknd Sepfi OARGO~ STEAMERS. ' Waiwera 6257 Stuart jWell'n Aug 8 Pakehat 4331 Proaset Aug 29 Aotect '6364 Evans f Aug 31 f Via South Africa For farther particulars, apply NICOLL BROS. TTHION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMBRy SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS DNOER: tet Weabport and Greymoath--Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, ffihare day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra Ballings see advertise ment in Ohristohurch papera Dunedln —• Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration | eferonee shonld thorefore be made to Ohrlstchurch daily papers fo£ dates and honr of sailing For further particulars apply to F PESRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton BUSINESS NOTICE 3 BHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGEKT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST L OHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. T> ELIAiSLE Information on Dredgltf XV Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Oodes : Bedford McKelll's, Moreing and Neai'B, A.8.0. Oo (fonrth Edition. MR P MAKEIO, Aahburton Repreßentati^e Tblegkaphio Addkess: GRAVES Chrlfitchnrch. Grey mouth—Brownlie, Grey mouth QD H Undbilli B Ukdbiii. T H UNDRILL & CO ■ FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS ©ANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty A Ohoioe Aaeertment of Artificial Wreath in Stock. ——• Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall j also oare ef Ms T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAKER BROS., IjWRNISHING TTNDERTAKIRS X DRNISHING U NDERTAEIRS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs la FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS oondtusced with the greatest care and satisfaction-, it most reasonable charges. Oorasr of Wakanal Road and Oaas streets, and Bakef and brown's Coach factory. HENRY STBijeHJENBON, (euoceesor .to Alfred Hanriaon,) Established 20 yoaro. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Prodaoe, Furniture, eto., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock, Clearing Salea of Stock, Household Fural< :fWG, eto., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed in mj nanda for Sale. Segalar Consignments of Colonial Qi-owa ana Islancl Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auoiion on SATURDAYS. Agent; Harwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay rnents from &Os pet? month. HIHEY STEPHENSONs AUCTIONEER.



I BUSINESS NOTICES are CASH BUYERS of PRIME MILLING WHEAT TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS—SampIes received at Stores, West Street. Other days-—Samples received at the Mill. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED GRISTING- J^ 2o Nco FuA^ iERSI CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS OOMPAMY (ROLLITT AND 00.,) D. WOOD, Manager T. H. UNDRILL~& CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS. FURNITURE AND BEDDING OF ALL j MADE ON THE PREMISES. WE ARE STILL MAKING oar Famous Drawing Room Suites"! in Plrasb and Tapestry, which beat Christchurch for price and quality. Gall and ) see them. JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Austrian, American, and Canadian Chairs. These Goods were bought before the recent rise in prices, which enables us to sell at lowest prices, Bedsteads and Toilet Ware—Largest stock in town j afc all prices! LINOLEUMS, I>UGS, s r\ILCLOTHB, | INOLEUMS, JtiUGS, V/ILOLOTHS, \ In New and Chaste Designs 5 at all prices, DOOR MATS—AH sorts, all sizes, We amnafacture all onr own Goods on the premises, of the best material and workmanship, so buy from as and encourage Local Industry ; besides, you may go farther and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, A3ND UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, Nexb to the Building Society's Office, and opposite Arcade.) FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, &c. They possess three grand qualities, being ■ SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN. The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworcn, writes as follows. uMy mother and eldest sister have takon your Pills for years for bilioufl attacks and sick headaclies, and have always found them most beneficial.*'* * Itottfactuied only at 78, New Oxford Street, London, bold by all Ofeemists and Medicine Vendor* NI RYANA qiHIS CELEBRATED CEYLON* TEA HAS NOW ARRIVED S AND CAN BE HAD ONLY FROM JOHN T. COOCH, GBOCEK AND IRONMONGER, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, Who has been Appointed Sole Ag6nt lor Ashbarton District, CALL FOR SAMPLES; BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MAN DUES, ARE THE BEST TJtOR (EURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER OSOP. ■ SPECIAL MANURE can be macb for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE EAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN I Owfe, or 2 Ovt. SACKS Orders received by IT3K.IKI>X.ANI>»2Bt BROB., XAmtteti.,! UJLVTUO THOMAS, OR •FMLJB: M.Z*. FATBMEe® C?O-OJE»lQKA iXI-VK ASHOCIATIOJi OP CANTERBURY, limited., OAKTEEBUBY FROZBN MEAT AKD DAIRY PBODUOE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED, F, WAYMOIJTH Seor^ary, !



I BUSINESS NOTICE* I _ Mmm .■ n^,^~J ,^ M ,^ M ,^ m^ m Liver, Kidney and • X i, % t, jj H Stomach Complaints °*F ■ M Brought to • ••••••••••••• Wm I : a full stop: I p By the timely use of Jm 1 "Jmpei/s Jtfay jTpple" I &J This Brilliantly Successful Remedy it K| P 3N HOSEST fflßDieiNß-Hot a Mysterious Coacoctloa, Jm pSj «T CAN BE TAKEN WITH CONFIDENCE. E| **? •' lmoev>« May TiVPto "Is aia.&* frop the prescription of Mr. Matthew §f| :J acknowledged to be those old-fashioned but siVttltag vejetabte f?traoU^- '"5 May Kojjle Dandelion, eascara *»• T«rk«y Rhabarp. X com JoundeTn ea%citi?lffi?u"to.dat e fashion. There ? o better restorative In th^ @ I :«| world for derangement of the Digestive Orgaas or Sluggish Liter. jig Y% = 2'- <S- CHEWISTS AND STORES. -^> g/* JM ; y _ mm*- SOiOOO M# ■■ - , m OEM BH| Cooking' Baßges ' ■ e^ ")orn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood op ' "m^ m~ p-TpFnn- =~~SS to 2ft 6ln f% k.J.^3 NO SETTING REQUIRED. ■>' *S»iC> N4r«t: With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the " f$ ' SHKBsi J ' «^v^" SBir' open, Splendid Bread Bakers v \ \pj With oBBt iron or copper boilers. The ■wwxeoxj H 'V->rr>-'_|jj copper boilers are Lrge and tin lined inside. ' &s&d Repairs are a Minimum, j i^ot^) ( JUriTriuTTViir 1 M»dfl In all sizes, single or double mgh &v loli reßßnre bollerß mf|T|fc^t^ZSSj!!!JCTr^r;j^*'**e~^^T **y B^' IfnmoDgers, from whom " "' ■' " ' Catalogueis can be obtained, or from th« mikere H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD SOUTHEND FOUNDBY Pkinobb Street, DUFIDIN SMOKE ONLY NE W .. V E N U S. A PERFECT TOBACCO. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAXD } INBDRAKCE & ESTATE AGENT* VALUATOB, WOOL k GBAIK BBOKER, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbnrton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc s on Mondays Sales of Wool Thronghoufc the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horße and Furniture Sale heldjoa Saturdays Horse Fairs Held Monthly AGENT FOR Matson and 00, OhristchurchJ Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohsietchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A Wood Oo Bowring Bros' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and 00, Dnnedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oils Planet Jr, Garden and Field Toolb LAND FOR SALE « I have For Sale the following Blocks of Laod, in tUßiock, in the Hinds District t 2000 Acres Plains Land in tassock 1500 „ „ , 1900 „ „ >, 6CO f,i Reclaimed Swamp Land Also First Class Farms in Blocks of l©o Acres and upwards to 5500 acres Several Farms, various sizes, thoroughly improved, for sale 5 well worth]the money D. THOMAS, ABEBURTOH WILLIAM PATCHING. EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ABHBURTON f SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER. ■iniiiii ii~ - |Xy 1 TLffY COMPETENT STAFF now includes FIRST-OLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fife and Workmanship Gaaranteed r Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rates ;



BUSINESS NOTICES. HOW TO BE HAPPY THOUGH MARRIED. This Is a representation of a oontented and happy wife, who uses only BOOK GIFT TEA, Thie lady obtained 61 bs of that famous tea at 2s, and with id she was given FREE, a copy of Mrs Baeton's work on Cookery and Household Management, By the aid of this Book she was enabled to place such dishes before her husband that he wa* always in a good temper. Consequently here Is dow a happy home, and she enjoya her leisure and her oup of tea and improves her mind by reading the good books that are given away with BOOK GIFT! TEA, Go thou and do likewise, and be also happy. A larger Cookery Book may be had with lOlba o Tea. Ask for Catalogue of Books. John Orr and Co. Agents, Ashburten NICOLJL BROS. H F Niooll, £ F NiOQLii, L A Nicoll, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— Christohurch Meat Co<, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Llfctle'a Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd Nsw Zealand Insurance Company GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION Wo shall be pleased to reoeiva samples rom farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust flfontei. ranging from £100 to £10,000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 5£ and fi per cent;* F R tfl T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,and bavo in etook Apples, Peftre, and Fruit 5n flor.son M the yeai round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegrasa, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHKISTCHURO3 MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOBNIPS, BAPE and any ether crop^ and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherevel used. Satisfaction given everywhere* i Nicxll Bbos. store five varieties of thie celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NGOLL BBOS, District Agents. COOKIKG BANGES. TSARNINGHAM AND OO.fi IMPBOYED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENTi Needs do Setting. Can be used as Open Fire* ASK* FOB THE* IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. j A OARDi MESSRS STRINGER & GRESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS OHRISTOHUROH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at) Mr Davison'b, West Street Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and en other days when necessary. They will be represented in Ashburton bj Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and fco whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting investment at lowest current rates, STRINGER SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCF & ASHBURTON PKRMANENtD BUILDING AND INVESTMENT- SOCIETY. j T OA.NS GRANTED FftO M j ,£25 and upwards, ab onrrent mtm Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shares are now due and payable Office —Tancred Streeti Office Hours—9.3o am till 4pm Firsb Tuesday ia Mouth—9,3o am till pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manages



} BUSINESS KOTIOES THEJ Event of the Year! THE j Sensation of the Season! TIKSIDEKTS OF ASHBURTOF & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS will be interested tojlearn thab Ob'K GEEAT ANNUAL UK [(OCR PRINCIPAL SALE OF THE YEAR), IS NOW ON. And will continue from ctey to day, until SATURDAY, 31st AUGUST. This Sale will constitute a COLOSSAL CLEARANCE AT BALE PRICES of Existing Stocks, including— FASHIONABLE WINTER GOOfcS &j SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Also— Furniture and Furnishings, Crockery and Glass, Bedding, Wire Mattressas »na Stretchers, Etc. The Sale Redactions will even extend to OUR BESPOKE TAILORING DE PARTMENT. Nearly EVERYTHING WE MAKE AND SELL will be HANDSOMELY REDUCED I3S PBICE duiing this sale it wiliTpay you To run ap to Cbristchurch for this Great Sale, bad if unable to attend It, consult) yonr CATALOGUE AND DOYOUB SHOPPING Bf POST. sibiii & a OHRISTOHUROH



Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLES ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THB BESTIn"tHE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Sheas i man Bros i ■ , . .— « r NEW ZEALAND^ !INSURANOE COMPANY ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859 CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest, Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-op Capital and Reserves, $4oo,ooo; Fire and Marine Riske,' AlsOj— Bisks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at iowesl current rates nicqllTbros., Agentr



! A. CHBONIO COUGH QUICKLY CURED. j BENJAMIN GUM SCORES, j Mr Laurol Hoode, of Ohrißtohurcb, wrifcet s j Benjamin Gum had a marvellous effect on i my oough and cold, whfoh I oonbraoted bml* jiaat winter. I tried various advertised, •emediet bab gob no relief. A lady friend advised me to try your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doses gave me relief, and it qniokly oared BENJAMIN GUM always aotß like this— It ia pleaaanb to takfl—Children like it— Suitable for yowag or old Benjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2s co, from all Chemists and Grocers, or ptab tree, LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTURE ING CO., Ltd, Dunedku | '. Wholesale from all Merchant! f



CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest) M Saadsteln, DB O A«, F R MO, who has lately returned[after• alx years' special study in England tnd Con tinent, may be consulted on all caseeof defective eyesight, Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors pre oeriptiona prepared. Fees moderate. Can •nltlng roome, Oashel Street W., over M Sandateln, jeweller, Christchurc*. 9to 11 2 to 4 daily SOMETHTN3 THAT Will DO YOU GOOD* We know of no way in which we can be of more service to oar reader^than to .tell them «f something that will be of real good to them For this leaßon we want 6d acqaaml them'with what we oonsider one of the Tery Jheat remedies on the market for coughs, •Miaa. and that alarming oomplamt, oroup. W« refer to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. We Jiave used it with suoh good nanltß in our. family so iang that it has becomes household necessity. By its[ P«*»P* "■• wj» feaven't m? doubt but that ib- has time ami 1 again prerented oroup. The teßtimonyj« riVen «pon our own expertenoej and m KSbb that our reader ß , especially those who have small children, alway. keep It in itobhonaaMa lafegoMd agamßt oroup- Soldby AshbartooDrugCo. SHE BKOOMMBHDS «H AWBDU-AIS'S OOTOH - REMKDT .•I have used Chambetlain'sCough Remedy for a number of years and have no hesitancy In aaSng that it la the best remefr foe iougS, oolda and oroup I have ever need to »»my family. I bave not words to expreaa my iffldenoe in this Remedy* For i»l« by * A«hbutfcoaDrogOo.