Mail Notices

Malls close for the following places ab under, subject to the necessary alterations: TUESDAY, September 10 For Northern Ports and West Coast, per Takapnna, at 6.30 p m WEDNESDAY, Sept 11

For Northern Ports and Westport, per Zealandia, at 10 30 a m

THURBD&Y, Sepb 12 For Northern Ports and Westport, per Takapnna, at 60 30 p m

FRIDAY, Sept 13

Foe Northern Ports and Westporfi, also South Africa and Australia (due Sydney Sept 19th), per Waihora, at 10 30 a m

"The next besb despatch to the Uolted Kingdom is via San Franoiseo, leaving Christchurch en Sept 25th, and due London Ootober 26th

Commercial.

Ashburton Stock Sale.

The usual weekly stock sale was held at the QDinwald yards today, the attendance at tha opening being small, but improving as the sale proceeded, There was a fair entry of cattle and about 4000 sheep, the latter including several pens of freezers, and the store department comprising desirable lines o! hoggets and ewee. Competition for cattle was only moderate, beef quality making from 20s to 22s per 100 b?.* Sales were as follows:—Fab cows £7 la to £7 17s 6d, Heifers £6 5s to £7,-Vealer 18e, Store cattle realised, £3 17s 6d to £5 15, for springers, Cow, and oalf, £6 10i. About SO pens comprised the entry of sheep for butchers requirements. Crossbred ewes made 149 to 15s 9d, oroasbred wethers 17s 3d aod 17i 61.

Fat sheep—Fab crossbred ewea to 17s 3d, Fat crossbred wethers from le 3d to 19s ; Freezing wethers from 16s 6d, to 20s. Store •beep—Crossbred eweß in lamb from 13s lOd to 19s 4d ; crossbred ewes with lambs, 100 per cent, all counted from 7s 9d to lis 3d ; Hoggets, from 9s 10 ito 13s Id . some for ward wethers from 13s to 15s. Sales of store cheep dragged ail through, Page—very few pigs yardedt

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Asiooiabion of Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as follows on September 9, 1901:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl - 2a Zd to 2s 4d „ „ Tusoan.. 2a 4d to 2e 5d Hunter's 2a 3d to 2a 4d Oata— Duns Is lOd j „ Danish la lOd „ Sparrowbilla Is lid to 2a „ Canadian 2s to 2s Id Barley—Malting, prime 26 Inferior Is 6d Peas—Blue Prussian 3a „ Partridge 3s to 3s 6d Chaff—Good oatßheaf 42a 6d Grass Seed—Farmers Is 6d to la 9d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at ABhbarton

DEATH

Hn.ciUKG9 —At his residence, Kermoda Street-, on 9th inst, GPORGE BaVANT Hitchikos. Aged 31 years.

Ashburton Guardian Magan est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1901.

We noticed with surprise and regret that our representative, Mr t?ohn McLachlan, was amongst the few members of Parliament who, while dis cussing the Financial Statement, con demned the formation of a Farmers' Union. Mr McLachlan'a objection to the movement was unique, considering that he is himself a farmer. He is afraid that it will interfere with the Trades Unions ! Seeing that one of the primary causes which have created the necessity for a combination amongst the farmers is the aggieesive attitude of tbe Trade Unions, and the result of this is much resent oppressive legis lation, Mr McLachlan'a pronounce ment has undoubtedly created consider able disappointment amongst his con~ stituents. The bulk of the electors of Ashburton are either engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits, or are closely connected with them. Indeed, the towa of Ashburton may be looked upon as the centre of one of the largest farming districts in the colony. And to judge from the fact that the two inaugural meetings of farmers in Aehburton to consider the question of union .were far larger than any similar meeting hitherto held in the colony, it would appear that this in the chief centre of the agricultural industry in New Zealand. This being t.o, it becomes a question whether Mr Mc- Lachlan cau fairly claim to represent the constituency. Hitherto no ques tion of epecial importance to the electors in tbis district has arisen, and in a general way our member has given satisfaction. It comes as ,1 surprise therefore to bis constituents that, when a question does arise in which they are deeply interested, and require hit encouragement and assist ance, he not only deserts them, but rang counter to their desires* Surely Mr BlcLachlan, himself a farmer, hag aafced without consideration in this matter,.

Th« Attempted assassination of Presi dent McKinley has startled the civilised world* and it is very satisfac-. Tory 4o find tk&t every«he 0 there is nothing but dateata-j tion cf the crime, and profound sympathy with the victim. That ia well, and would appear to indicate that the perpetrator of each deeds as this need not look for encouragement in any quarter of the civilised world. Bat we cannot shot oar eyes to the fact that these anarchists and assassins, who have existed for generations in a number of countries considered to be nnder good Government-—are still to be foand working out their dark schemes in the centres of civilisation, We are told that the would be j murderer of President McKinley was i led into the crime by the teachings of a female anarchist named Goldman, who recently gave a series of lectures in America, advocating the extermination of all rulers, Under a» older regime this person would have foeea arrested and punished for sedition, but snder the expansive ideas of freedom prevail ing in the United States as well ag ia Anglo - Saxon countries such people are given a free hand. An illustration i of the eiect of this policy was sup plied « few weeks ago, when cer tain notorious jtrisjfo traitors were permitted to address crowjg in Chicago advocating the most savage ontstasgkta on everything connected wjith England. So far as we know no attempt was made by either the British or Ameri can Govern meats to p\inish these scoundrels, or to prevent the further dissemination of their atrocious pros ' posals; And it is an open question [ whether the encouragement or tofera?

tion given to men and women of th.' same stamp, is not largely responsible for the attempt to assassinate Mr McKinley, aa well aa for th© murder of two former Presidents of the United States. Freedom of speech is a boon no free people would willingly forego j but when freedom becomes license, and murder is openly advocated, the Government which tolerates eoch a condition of thing?, is itself criminal.

Local and General.

Weather Forecast*-Captain Edwin wires j-Moderate westerly winds j glass rise.

Ashburton Minstrels—The Aihburton Minstrels will give one of their popular concerts at Waterton en Thursday, 12th inst; The troupe have an entirely new programme to pive, and no doubb will draw a large audience.

Thb Trottifo Meeting — Owners and trainers of horses intending to compete at the next Trotting Club's meeting aie notified that they may exercise on the traak until October 14th, instead of the 4th as adver tised.

Ashburton Musical Ukion—The speoial general meeting of the Musioal Union, called for this evening, has been postponed tilt tomorrow night, out of respect to the late Mt Alfred Harrison,

Trade with South Africa—The trade in hay and chaff between Geelong and Sooth Africa haa grown to Boch an extent that local producers find a difficulty in prooaring storage places whilst waiting for vessels in which to convey the fodder to its destination. Buildings which hitherto have been vacant for yeara have been secured, and now shippers have rented a number of vacant honses for storage purposes.

Feabful Depbavitt—Ab a apecial sitting ot the Court ab Leeston ye.berday, two brothers, named Henry and John Croat, were charged with having, sometime between January and Maroh last, carnally known their sister Laura Norris Croat, aged fifteen years. The polioe arrested both accused ab Halewell on Sunday. The officer conducting the case asked for a remand, as the girl had been confined, and was in a precarious abate of health, ib being doubtful whether ahe wonld reoover, (She remand was granted for eight day a, Bail was nob aekedfor, and the aoouaed will be kept in custody.

An Aitkactive Entertainment—Mr Clifford Walker's entertainment, which takes place In the Oddfellows' Hall thia evening, Is one thab everybody should try and wltiess. Nob only la It highly amusing, but ib will be found very instructive, since it will give those who have never been out of New Z3aland a peep into the kind of life led by certain classes of our fellows who &re able to enjoy their existence in ways not available to the hnsf woikers, who form the bulk of the papulation of this country. There la every indication that many people will embrace thia the only opportunity ot hearing Mr Walker in Ashburton, His programme inoludes two humorous mnslcal sketches, many humorous songs, recitals, character sket ches and monologues, a varied programme which should appeal to the refined taste

Something New—Mr D Stock announces that he is now opening up a large assortment ol ladies' and gentlemen*/ boota and shoes, al«o a specially selected stook ol! children's footwear for the coming season. The goods include some very pretty shades in tan glace, willow calf, etc ; also a niea lob of man's box calf welted boobs, in all the latest and most fashionable styles. A special feature of this establishment is the up to date repairing department, every pair being turned cut to the satisfaction of customers, only the best materials being used. Anyone requiring repairs of any kind of footwear should pay a visit io the Bine Boot Store, Burnett Street, Ashburton.

U. A. O. &.— The fortnightly meeting of the Star of Ashbarfcon Lodge of Druids ' was he'd lasb evening. There was a fair attendance of members. The A. D„ Bro Gobbe, opened the Lodge at the usual h^or. The Board of Managemenb of the D. G. Lodge wrote, an.horising the Ashburton Lodge to open a Royal Arch Chapter in connec ion with the lodge. The Visiting Boards reported on sick bro thers, and p*y due was passed. One candidate was initiated into the Order. After transacting routine bnsiness, the lodga wept Into harmony, several Brothers contributing songs, The lodge was closed At the usual hour.

Bright Hoges* Gij.iLDKßjff—The grigfe6 Hours' Children, who are fco appear ab the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday nest in aid of bhe funds of the Beautifying Association, have jaet completed a mo., successful series of holiday entertainments, in Chrißtchuroh, aud they were greeted by packed houses everywhere, and at Lyttelton, Woolston and Fendalton, had to repeab every item on their lengthly programme before their audienoes would be satisfied; Id will give aome additional iv teres t to Thursday's per formance bo know thab ib will be the lasb occasion, after an association of nearly three year?., that bhe children will appear together as a complete company.

Hockey—The following team will represent the Ashburfcen Hockey Club in the match against the Avon Hockey Club, to be played in the Ashburton Domain on Thursday afternoon next:—Forwards : — G White, W Clarjie, H Milllchamp, W Moore, J Caskey j halsrea :-Humphries, G Dodds, E Mareden 5 three^uarcers :—- W Smith, A Milliohamp j goalkeeper — D Stock ( captain ). Emergencies : — Forwards :— L McDonald, S Choate : half back;—F Amos ; three quarters:— W Amos. The Avon team will arrive from Christchurch by the express, and play will commence at 3 p.m. sharp. Mr J? A Clark, of Ashburton, will act as refes?ee. As this is probably the last match ci' tho season, as far as Ashburton is concerned, and the teams being aboub evenly matched, a fast and open game may be expected.

j Man-Carrying Kites—Man-carrying kites are now being tried in Germany. The middle, vertical piano serves as the keel of the air ship. The horizontal position, rise, and fall are regulated by the observer in tha basket. The side planes, raised at the ends like the winga of a bird, transform the vehicle Into an effective parachute, in case ib should become disconnected from the guiding line connecting ib with terra firma. It is admitted t,hat fit times no accent can be made, despite days ijt preparation, I and thab, though much is known, much mast be learned yeb before this form of captive aerial vehicle will prove quite saaisfactory.

Personal—The many friends of the Hon MajirandMra Steward will be pleased to learn thab the latter is recovering from her recent severe illness. Major Steward and Mrs Reginald Curtis (who is staying in Welling, ton just now), have suffered from the prevailing epidemic.

A Big Stone—The biggest stone yet brought down from the quarry at Tim*ri. came down on Wednesday rooming (saya the Herald). It weighed about 19lona 7awt, after about a ton bad been broken off the top to allow ib to pars undjr the railway bridge. A a the sea was heavy on Thursday the stone oould not be used on the outer arm, aud waa tipped into the eastern mole

Arrest—Constable Hog&n effected ft smart arrest yesterday afternoon ab 8 o'clock, *n Ashburton, of a man named Gustave Solomon, charged with stealing a horse, saddle, bridle, nnd come jewellery, belonging to Mr A Bennett of Lincoln. Both men will be brought before the Court this morning.

Kyle School—Mr J M Thompson, of Christchurch, is announced to deliver a lecture on " The Chatham Islando," in the schoolroom Kyle, on Friday, the 20thi The proceeds are in aid of the prize fund of the school.

Qtunßit-LE Assembly-Tlie long right of tbe Assembly will be hold tomorrow night. As the Committee are working hard to make the dance a thorough success, there is no doubb that their expsota'ions will be ful filled, this being the last dance of the season*

Arunoel—A concert was given Ih the Hall, Arunda', on Friday last in order to raise funds for painting and renovating the building. There was a good attendance, visitors coming from both sides of the river. Songs were given by Messrs Ousack, T Nicholas, McNab, Ironic, Brown, Dellon, and by Mr Ironic, Misses Perrons, McKen non, and recitation and reading by Mr Hewitt and Miss Sunnawav. Accompani ments were plajecl by Miss Ferren and Miss Withell. A vote of thanks to the performers proposed by Mr Petrie, and seconded by Mr Patrick was carried by acolamation, bringing a very successful gathering to a olose.

IVoLOT««BKS-°-There was a good muster ,of Guards ab the inspection parade hat evening, under Lleub Niooll. Lieutenant R Shearman was a'.ao on parade, The evsnicg'a drill consisted principally of com pany movements, whioh were executed on roads lending bo the drillshed. At the conclusion of the parade, a meetipg was hold in the orderly room for the purpose of eleo.iog a eapbain, and, on the motion of Corporal Willis, Lieutenant Nicoll was unanimously elected to the captaincy. Captain Niooll briefly thanked bhe members, and after hearty cheers had been given for Captains Sparrow and Niooll, the meeting terminated. Owing to Lieutenant Niooll being elected captain, there is now a vacancy for Ueuteoaut, the election for which I will be advertised in a future issue.

A Valuable Gift—»The King ia to receive a present of a unique walking stick from Sir George Dibba. From a shaggy, ragged, uncouth chunk of ringgidgi wrsod, a rare product of bhe arid west, Sir George haa shaped a handsome walking Btick. Ib ia his own work, turned out with his lathe. The stick is a magnificent sample of Australian wood, and is a bizirre and valuable present even for a Kng. The wood ia superbly ringed, delicately grained, andchoioely hued Its hue is dark brown, and the rings are of darker brown still. On the stick is a broad gold band, inscribed. ' The King. God bless him.'

Thb Borough Council—The Ashburton Borough Council held a special meeting last evening, bub the business transacted was of a formal nature, namely, to adopt the bylaw recently drafted by the Borough Solicitor, and to consider tha tenders for oertain leases. The bylaw, which relates to oyoling, ska 1 in?, &o, In tbe Domain, was passed, and the tender of Mr Farrell, of Geraldine, was accepted for lease of reserve at Hinds at 7a lOd per acre; The time for receiving bendera for lease of the other seo tion was extended to Oob 14 The following is the by-'aw referred to .—' No person shall play any game, take parb in any sport, ride any bicycle or other cycle, or skate, io the domain on a Sunday. Any person commit* ting a breach of th's by law shall for every EUih offence be liable to a penalty of not exceeding Sve pounds ' Tbis was moved by Cf Andrews seconded by Cr Jones, and carried, Crs Timmins and Davieou dlseenting It was decided that the bylaw be brought up for confirmation at the meeting to be held on the 14th October next.

A Striking Testimonial—A lady in England recently wrote to Rudge Whitwortb Ltd thab she had ridden a lady's Rudgo Whitworth Bicycle for three years, and that the total cost of repairs during thab time was only three pence.

Hampstead School Committee.

A meeting of the H&mpstead School Com' mlbtee was held lasts evening. Preßent— Tho Bey R A Woodfchorpe (chairman), Messrs A Orr, Thompson, Payne, and Cawsey, An apology was received from the Key G B Inglis J ENSISS The Board of Education notified that the Committee's application for £1 in lieu of a fhg> had been forwarded to the Department in Wellington ' TECHNICAL EDTJOATIOK The Chairman reported the result of the .conference on the subjiob held at the Ash burton school, and read the voluminous correspondence between himself and the Board of Education relating to the same matter in which the Board reoognlsed that Ashburton was a doeirable centre for a school of Technioal Instruction. A vote of thanks was acoorded to the Chairman for the trouble he had taken, and ib was left to Messrs Woodthoipe and Orr to confer with other members of the deputa tion already appointed and take such furbhor action as may be deemed necessary [The Chairman here left to attend another meetings and Mr P*w t ey took the chair] master's report This showed the number on the roll 302, and average attendance of 260 I inspector's rbpost. I This report was exceedingly satisfactory' as regarded all Standards, and, on the motion of Mr Orr, seconded by Mr Payne, a hearty vote cf thanks was passed to the teachers for their very exoelleot work. VISITING COMMITTEE Messrs Payne and Thompson were appointed yisiling Committee, and requested to have a tank stand made safe, and procure a fl*g pole MEETINGS lb was decided to hold Committee meet ings on the second Monday in eaoh month month ACCOUNTS A small account was pasaed, and the meeting adjourned

FOOTBALL.

The following will represent their clubs in the match in the Domain on Thursday on the Pirates' ground. Excelsior : — Thomas (§), Amos (2), Child*, Scills (2) Andrewes, Adamd, Page, Williams, Dixon Mortland, Betts. Emergencies ?—Kerr, Healy, Southern Cross;— Stlgley, Culverhouse, Johns, McCallum, Buchanan, Gudsell (3), Hunt, Robottom, Hurrell, Brock, Turner, Hodgson, Simpson, Hepburn. Emergen* cies:—Choac, Tresiz3, Johns, O'Kane, Madden. Play will commence at 2 15 pm

OVERDALE.

There was a large gathering ab the Overdale school on Friday afternoon last lo witness the oeremony of hoisting the school fl*g, Afl*g staff line, presented by Mr S Ross, had been erected in the school ground The weather was all thab could be desired for such an occasion. Mr Lament-, chairman of bhe School Committee, gave those presenb a cordial welcome on behalf of the Committee, and 1 then called on the three youngest girls in the

Bohool to hoist the fbg. As the flag was unfurled by Trooper Oaborne the school children sang ' God Save the King,' aod the Ohertsey.Rakaia section cf tbe Ashburton Mounted Rifles, unier Lieutenant Fooks, saluted the flag in military style. The Rev P Riddle then gave the history of the Onion Jack, and expUlned how the crosses of Sb George, St Andrews, St Patrick came to be included in the formation of the presenb British fl»g. He said there was no doubt that the vSouth African war was the caUße of the interest now being shown in the flag, and deplored the loss of life and the millions of British money being spent through the war. But &B ib was a jusb cause, be hoped ib would soon come to a speedy termination and peace once more reign in bhe land. The Rev H H Mathiaa also spoke about the fl*g and the loyalty of Englishmen to their flag. By th© word Englishmen he included the ScotiOh and Irish who, he said, were the besb part of the English. He then ably addressed the children on loyalty, truthfulness and obedience.

Mr Thomas Morland gave an Interesting history of the discovery of New Zealand by Tasman and Cook, and of the hoisting of the British flag in the North Island, He referred to the incident by which Captain Hudson forestalled the French ia taking possession of the South Island, saying if ib had nob been for thia it was most probable thab there would not have been any occasion for the gathering then present. Mr Wm Boag then gave the history of the New Zealand Ensign Hespoke of the patriotic response from all parts of the Empire to help the Motherland in South Africa and of the feeling of the Free Staters as they saw their flag hauled down and the Union Jaok take its place in Bloemfontein, their indepen dence being lost through the actions of their leaders. But as the Maoris now love and honour the flag that once they fought against, it was to be hoped that the war would soon oease, and thab the Boers, whose flag to the dusky races of Africa, was synonymous of tyranny, would soon honour the British o*g- Mr Sharp said thab although he was a young man be remembered the time when what was now a thickly populated district, was an expanse of tussock. He asked the ohildren bo honour their teacher in their work, and in whatever they did to have a good end in view, Be like some of the British adm'ra's, Nail their ooloursto the masb, and never give in. Mr Croy apologissd for Mr Lambie, who was unavoidably absent, and in proposing a vote of thanks to the speakers, said that they had heard about loyalty, bab he thoughb to be truly loyal their actions must bear the light of inspection. The school children marched round the flat., singing " Soldiers oS the King." The Rev P Riddle then called for three cheers for the Chairman and Committee.

An adjournmeab was then made to the school, where the ladies of the district dispensed afternoon tea, they having pro. vided a good supply of eatables for which they deserve greab credit.

Great interest) was taken in the troopers, who were put through mounted drill in a paddock adjoining the.ohool, placed at their disposal by Mr R Oakley. On their dis* mounting for refreshments, they ware formed up in line, and, on behalf of the Committee, Mr j Croy thanked them for their attendance. He said thab_ although none of them had seen active servioe he had no doubt that if occasion required ib they would acquit themselves as creditably as those that had gone to the Iron. Lieutenant Fooks, in responding, said they were very pleased to be present, and they would do so again if occasion required ib in the future.

After tea the troopsrs went on with their drill till sunset, when an interesting evant came to au end.

Ashburton Town Clock.

The following contributions hnve heeen received towards the Ashburton Town Clock: -

Total .. £40 9 0 [All Subscriptions will bo notified in these columns as the amounts are received.]

South Rakaia.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

THE WEATHER A nasty cold nor'easb wind blew this (Monday) morning up till e'even o'olook ; eince then it has bßon blowing pretty heavily from the north weßb, and the dust ia very bad. HEALTH There are many cases of influenza about, and a considerable amount of general sickness FIRE A large stack of oats belonging to Mr John Gardiner, Thompson's Track, near Rakaia, was burnt down this afternoon. There was no insurance, In addition to the oats, Mr James Douglas had his chaff outier totally destroyed; Ib was working in the morning till the wind got too high. The machine was lightly covered by insurance:

South Rakaia Road Board.

Ab the usual monthly meeting there were present Messrs Lambie (chairman), Copland, Harrison and Morland CORRESPONDENCE 'She Auditor General returned the balance sheet duly certified as correct The Treasury Department advised paymsnt of £125 subsidy The Chief Surveyor wrote re particulars for expenditure of ' thirds' on a Chertsey section —The Clerk to reply on shingle The Receiver of Land Kevenue forwarded £2 6s, thirds THE COUNTIES BILL The Chairman's reply that Road Boards should not be interfered with, bub have extended powers, was approved of The Wakanui Road Board receive ii per mission to take shingle from one of this Board's pits $OABS The Clerk reported on the requirements for new shingle and maintenance It waR resolyed to do patching on the South, Acfcon, Main, River, and other roadß, and to call tenders for tusoeking aboiab lg miles of roads (to be in by the 19tb), and tenders for reforming Stewart's road, shingling on South road, Inmbie's read, Mamwaring's road, Jones' road, Magson's road, Cemetery road, Pound road, Bushy Park and Copland's roads; also for skim ploughing Martin's road, near Kyle The Clerk was to esquire whafe amount would be aubßOribed towards shingle aßked for at Chertsey Accounts were pasied for payment, and afoer transacting cemetery business the meeting closed

Magisterial

ASHBURTON-TUEBDAY.

(Before Mr R Alcorn, J P)

Alleged Theft—William Gray, whose arrest by Constable Bade was mentioned in our yescerday's issue, wsb charged with stealing a cash box, containing £30, from the bar of the Ashburton hotel, the property of John Mnllan. Accused was remanded till Thursday next.

Gusbave Solomon was charged with stealing one bay mare and several article! of jewellery. He was arrested by Constable Hogan in Ashburton yesterday afternoon. Accused was remanded to Chrlsfcohuroh

PRESIDENT McKINLEY.

United Prsae Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy right«

THE MOTIVE FOR THE CRIME.

Washington, Sept 8 faolgosy's stepmother asserts that her son left hie home two months ago, and went to Indiana. He wrote that perhaps he would never see his family again. He was discontented, and too weak to work; he was a big coward, and afraid of his own shadow, Colonel Theodore Rooseveldt, Vice* President of the United States,; is at Buffalo. His Majesty King Edward was at Homburg on the eve of his departure for Copenhagen, and cabled his deepest sympathy with President McKinley and his family and the American people. He also expressed his pro found abhorrence at the dastardly

crime. Washington, September 9 The maximum penalty for the crime is a decade, unless Mr McKinley dies. What started Czolgosy's craze to kill was a lecture by Miss Emma Goldman at Cleveland, declaring that all ruleri should be exterminated. The prisoner came to Buffalo vaguely resolving to da something heroic. The resolution to

shoot the President seised him oa

Tuesday, and proved irresistible. He bought a 32 calibre revolver, and waa several times near Mr McKinley on subsequent days, but the great con course made him afraid that if arrested he would lose his chance. He, there* fore, concealed the pistol in bis hand* kerchief, and waited in the first line of

spectators in the Temple ot Music,

facing Mr McKinley. He trembled until he came right up to him, shooting through tbe handkerchief. He in-

tended to kill. He admits being an anarchist, and a disciple of Goldman, but waa not connected with tnose whs sent Bresci to Italy.

Mrs McKinley went for a drive in the afternoon.

The|*ostma&ter(Jeneral hg,gdeclared that the physicians believe that in another twenty-four hours all danger of peritonitis will be over. The temperature is 101, which is highly gratifying.

Czolgosy eats and Bleeps well, and makes no enquiries about his victim's condition, He signed a confession to the police. Bis parents are Russian Poles, and arrived in 1859. He was educated at a public school in Detroit. Latterly be was employed as a wire worker in the Cleveland mills' A number of Anarchists in western cities are among his friends. Misfor tune made him morose and envious, Mr McKinley is assured of abso lute rest, the public respectfully keeping a distance from the building where he lies, Physicians consider the patient has plenty of reserve strength,

not requiring nouri.hoaenr, or artificial stimulantp, only water at intervals.

j. His only medicine is digitalis for the .' purpose of quieting of pulse.

Six physicians, including Dr Mc« Gurney, the noted New York eurgeoß, signed the 4 o'clock bvlietin.

Mr Hanna, chairman of tbe National Republic Committee, at 5 o'oloek declared Mr McKinley'a mind was clear, and his disposition cheerful. The physicians Authorised Mr Roose veldt to announce their belief that the President would .recover. *

Prayers for his recovery are general in all churches in America, Canada, Great Britain and Continental resorts. Notable tributes were paid.

At Archbishop Bond's instance, prayers for his recovery were offered in all the Anglican churches in Canada, as well as for the safety of the Oornwalls during their tour.

There are many callers at the different American Embassies.

A bulletin issued at nine o'clock to night stated that the President was resting comfortably. His condition I showed no special change. His ; pulse was 130, temperature 101.6=, respiration

Ootawa, Septembers Owing to the attempt on the life of President McKinley, precaution! ia OanaJa ia connection with the Daks and Duchess of Cornwall's visit have been redoubled Stone?, September 0 Ihe news of the attempted assassin ation of President McKinley caused a great sensation throughout the Com monwealth. Sympathetic references were made in the leading churches.

MESSAGE FROM THE KING.

London, September 9

King Edward, from Fredenborg, cabled to Mr Chcate on Sunday night: "I rejoice to hear the favourable ac counts. God grant the President's Ufa may be spared."

NEW ZEALAND'S SYMPATHY

United Press Association—By Eleotrio telegraph

Auckland, Sept 9 There have been many callers at the office of Mr Frank Dillingham, United States Consul, to offer oondolenoes ab the mißfor tune whioh has befallen President MoKinley, The visitors included the Consuls of foreign nations, clergyman, and prominenb citizens. The Consul expressed the deepest sorrow, and hopea for the President's recovery.- Yesterday, Mr Dillington received the following telegram from bhe Governor J— ' Ib is wibh greab regreb bhab I learn of the fatal result of the dastardly aob on tbe Pre* sldent of the United States. Such a deed is abhorred by all English speaking people, and, on behalf of New Zealand, I have cabled their sir.cereet condolences to Mrs McKinley and the American nation—Ran" furly.' The Governor was obviously mistaken when he referred to the death of bhe Presi* dept. Tn'« morning Mr Dillingham received another telegram from Lord Qanfurly, s uting that he had been misinformed as ts t he result of the shooting when he despatched hi» first telegram. The Town Clerk today waited on the Atnerioitn Consul, and presented the hearty sympathy of the AuokUnd City Council and citizens with bhe psople of the United States,

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BUBINKSS NOTICES R JK M. OVE I> To Takouhd Street {next Ham., Herbalist MRS J.TIOYE, MUSIC SELLER AND fpEACHEB of PIANOFORTE afd 1 D no AN. I Musical Ipstrnmentx. . f every description J t-»t»9i mnsio by every ranil. Pupils J-horoughly tuoght, Tetm*, £l l^ perquurter "A THING OF BEAUTY 13 A JOY FOR EVKF." rpxIERIFORE Procure the Services of «T. 1... M I G G a* 10 DKCORATE YOUR HOMES With his Beautiful Designs In Paper and Paiut Work, As SpriDg is coming, apply early to avoid tho rush of work, WINDOW GLAHR, PAINTS, OlL**, * JPAPERINOR IN STOCK. -—■•—• . J. L. HIGGS. TANOREn Street.



TUSTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE ARE FLUSH JOINTS, which present a more attractive and up to d&te appearance than *mteide connections! HANGER BRACKETS—They are of Bpscial design and manufacture, giving strength and beauty to the • STERLING.' l FRONT FORKS-The " STERLING' Fork i« known as the original ARCH CROWN, which for beauty and strength haa n:v*r been equalled These are only a ft w of the things that go to make the STRRLING the BOSS Machine In the m«keb. There is the Hanger Bearings, Direct Spokes, Pedal", Sprockets, B'll Ro'*inerp, and the Morse Roller Chain* Tbey all go to make the •BUILT LIKE A WATCH* STERLING THE BEST, Call and 553 New Oboe—Chain or Chainies!> t AT Morrow, Bassett 4 Go y Wills Strut, AsttßUßwm. Mi PRIEBT, Manager



AKcHIT E 0 T , ARCAD-', AS II BURTON, AND S2, BKDFORD ROW, CHRISTCHURCH BICYCLES RE-PLATED AfcD RE-EN* MILLED IN all tho COLOURS of the RA WBOW, including BLiCIC and WHITE. aILYER AND GOLD DECORATIONS if required. 'FROM 20g. Gates, lowry and Co., ZEALANDIA. CYCLE WORKS, .'. Buunktt Street



LADIES ! GFNJJINE Tailor-mtudeCoßtumot, Habits Jackets, Bainproof Mantles Ao, made to measur. in the latest Styles and newest Materials. Fib and workmanship guaran v«ed. GENTLEMEN! We have just opened out ex 8,8 *Ranga« tka' a, large Shipment of New Winter Goods We respect fuliy Invite Inspeottor of onr new Wonted and.Vicuna Suitings, Serges, Scotch, Irish, and West of England and New Zealand tweeds, Meltons, Beavers, Vene tians, New Rainproof Covert Coatings, real • Ponnybrook* Irish Frirw.B, &o. Buiti to meßsnre from 433. Trousers from 15s. Oar motto is always ' Satisfaction !' CRAIGHEAD <fc BERRY MAN The' Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON FOR WATOH.E9 CLOCKS, ■ V JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Era, OO TO Gy •. J.ESSON, Practical Watchmaker and weller Burnetii"' Street, Opposite Somerset Ifote!) - • ■ ' Ashburton. -—Bepairs a Specialty.-— Presentation Committees liberally dealt witb. ' eggs! MINORCA 8, Brown Leghorns, Lang* shans, Indian Game and Pekin Dm its. SITTING. FROM Sh TO Sis. jSurly Orders Burked and Executed in Rotation. n H. G. BERKYMAN. PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan %t aaoh tnd of tin.



BPSINBSB NOTIQEB ' WINTER^ GOODS, WINTER GOODS. NICHOLAS AND PICKFOBD have just received ex s.e Wakanui and Paparei, their Winter Sapply of WARM SLIPPERS. EVRNIHO SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, &o, Children's Winter Slippers »b Bd, lOd, 10, 2s 6d, and 3a per pair Ladies' Winter Slippers at le, is 6d, 2a 6d, 3s 6d, 4§£d, 6b 6d, 7s 6d, and 8s pep pah Gentlemen's _f; ail prioes Also,— Children's, Ladies ,md Gentlemen's Goloshee. Tho Bast Golosh mannfaotnredl INSPECTION INYITF.Ds NICHOLAS & PICKFOKD, BAST STREET;



LATEST NOVELTIES In All Departments* CHOICE MILLINERY MANTLIS and DRESS FABRICS From the leading French and English Houses BEIKQ OPENED OP DAILY. DRESSMAKING in full Swing. UTMOST SATISFACTION, ANDREW ORR.



! gmaairnvwismtßaaamsmmax ■.*■" mmmmmMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm JUST IN TIME' GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Single and Double Barrel, from 30e to £7 10s CARTRIDGES. EkVs Blue, Smokeless, and Universal; NEW CLUB, NEW RIVA-fc HORSE~CLIPPERS CHEAP AND GOOD. D AAIPI7Q ("Orion ß ""'Zealandia,"aud»Scotfeß") Regl^er JjlXjllil IjTJLiO Grates, Mantel Pieoes, Garden and Carpenters Tools, Lamps, Builders' and Frarnishing Ironmongery, ate. Kindly Pay Me a Visit, and Save Money. G. MEDDINS, The People s Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade



F. FERRIMAN ~ FOiriALE. ] Corner Nelson and Oxford Streets, Hampstead TH AT Comfortable House of 6 Rooms and . *  3 Ooißemtory, together with good stables ' g ; t and trap house erected on tbe corner section ; j il an above. The Property h wdl supplied with j t water by one of Messrs Booth McDonald's i Windmill". Tho Garden ia well planted with j choice fruit trees; The Seotion possesses < ample frontage on both Nelson and Oxford Streets, and is within a stone throw of the Haropstead Publio School Cash or terms to suit Purohaser Ap^y F FERRIMAN. , L%od and Estate Agent D. CLARKE'S ' i CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR ' (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks &ob, No 13,796 and 158,143) Has been used 56 YEARS WITH UNDEVIATINO " SUCCESS \ IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS. ( Dear Sir, ~Re Clarke'a Oarbolizedt j Wheat Preteotor. Ihaveused the above \ . dressing lor the past three seasons on an ' average sowing of 1509 acrea of wheat; I and oats, and have always found that l!> gives every satisfaction. It la also mixed with less labor and germinates a week sooner than when dressed with bluestone. M Sirrr I have used your Wheat P.otcctor, also Bluestone both on the same naddock, and am much pleased with your Protector | i as a much better preventive of smut than ; Blu-'Stoae. , Jambs McLean, Cairubrae, F. FERRIMAN. EMPBES6 NEEDLE. OHORT BEASON ONLST. j OHORT SEASON ONLY. I Awarded four Gold Medals. 1 ALL LE3SONS FREE. J Burnett Htreet—Empress Needle Dep6t« JAMES BAKER. \ FCBNIBHINO WAREHOUSE, (Havelock Street; TT E guarantees to Bell ab Chrlitljchucuh i * prioe.. for Cash or Time Payments.



BUSINESS NOTICEB PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT WE beg to inform the publio of Ash burton and surrounding distriob that we have taken over the business hitherto oar* ried on by Mr Ghoroe Worker, aa a Family Butcher. East Sbreeb, Ashburton, and that the business will be carried on, together with that of a General Store, in the premises ab corner of East Belb and Wakanui Road. We trusb thab with strict atten tion be the interest a of the public to merit a fair share of the publio patronage* Ousboroerfl waited on daily. HUSTON & SON. 1 263 OCEAN Accident & Guarantee COBPORATION, Ltd, Capital ... ... £1,000,000 mHIS Corporation has ABBOLU TELY NO TARIFF A rrangements with »ny other COM PANY, and will Cover ALL EM PLOYERS at LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. Employers Insuring witb us can rely on Best Treatment, and Ciaims Do Not become a Charge on the Consolidated Revenue. Neither will Clients be subjected to the j RED-TAPK METHODS | inseparable from Govirnment De partmental Control. Accident and Illness Insurance World-Wide as tOjTravel, Wicoll Bros. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 8 195 ~® «| ASK FOR $s w k" . II flO ATE & Cos I tJ* n * t' * £f t -%___l^^^^^<. *t*__f T_ __&__'* IcMAMPIONBLEND i other pricrs: MO */*. «/Jo 2/2 ?,/;:. 3/8



Kyle Motoai, Improvement Assogia* tion—The usual weekly meeting of the above Association was heid in the schoolroom on Saturday lasb, Mr John Carruthers in the chair. There 7»aa a large attendance of members and visitors. An animated debate took place on the question " Will the for* mation of Farmers' Unions benefit the community." Mr M McAnulty was principal in the affirmative, and read a vigorous and ejoellent piper in support of Farmers Union?, which he contended would be of great bene^t, by placing the country more on an equality with towns, and securing greater jpctyantagea for agricultural laborer?. Mr W Garr»tviM.r«, principal «? bhe .negative, also leid an exe&llsot paper, c^Btendjng thab farmers were too weak numerically to ef cob any reforms, and would curse the day they started a Union. Mr Seddon, who waa the polibical Napoleon of the Southern Hernia" phere, had reckoned up the farmers long ago, and ooul_ always manipulate them to suit) jus political ideas. The towns would always dominie the country. A very warm and instructive criticism by the members followed, and on a division a majority of two voted against farmers' unions. A mock presentation of an exgnisitelycarved picture frame, by Mr J Carruthers to Mlaß Anne Mnjiigan, followed by a reoltation by Mr Q W&t. ofy brought the meeting to a glose,



I The British Bull dog rules the wave, | (Jndaun'ed tsr ia he, j And angry billows oft his grave, | Can't turn him from the sea, The hardships of a sailor's life 3o oan so well endnre, When coughs and colds are always rife, WibhlWopDp' Geeat PEPPBBMmr Cube GHBONIO DIABRffOjEA* Mr 0 B Wingfield, of Fair Play, Mo U 8 A, who suffered from ohronio dysentery for thirty five years, says Chamberlain's Oolio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy did him more good than any other medicine he had { ever used. For sale by Ashburton Drug Go ' You can depend oa ridding your Children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worHers ; price 3.s



CONSULTING OPLIOIAN Mr Ernest" M Sandstefp, PB 0 A!, F R MO, who has lately returned after si* years' special study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all cauesof defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary artificial light being used. Doctors' pre soriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Don ulting rooms, Cashel Streeb W., oven- M Sandstein, jew9ner,£Cbrisfcohuro,S 9to 11 % to 4 daily