The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5435

Ashburton ; Friday, August 2, 1901.

Pbice • One Penny

Newspaper Government.

Mr ..efidoi) cwn-s (v h.Vd fallen silent ■boat b(: State coa -piis and has received from Piovldeneo or the iro.ndlarj a discouraging snub m the mattea of Stat* i fire Insurance. Looking about for new worlds to co' qaer he h%s • considered. perhaps, the pros and cons of State gold dredging and the compulsory purchase of oar entire fleet in being'on the Molyneax. We raayhear something of this by and by.; meanwhile I beg leave to cfferhim a sag* gestlon. Why not bay up tbe whole newspaper press and supply a misguided population with sound opinions aatheutl ated by the Government brand. Mr J. A. Millar, I observe, complains that in some parts of the country government by Parliament ia yielding place to government by the press—a truly deplorable state of tbingi.. People are becoming dangerously well informed; there are symptoms of a mutinous spirit wi thin the well drilled ran _r« of the Government party itself; eriiicitm of political bosses is not known in the innermost conclaves of the labour unions. Iv short, the electorates are getting out |of hand; lot k, for example, at Fate*, where the inspired threats and promises of Mr Edwards, * the Liberal organiser,' have failed to secure for the Government candidate only the ignominious mo. si victory of being beaten by a . i"gle rote.. Plainly these evils are all doe to an unregulated _.ow<.paper press. In (he ideal Skate a Government department will impart to the people just as much public information as is god for them, and no more,—will tell them exactly what to think what to believe, how to vote. In recommending Mr Seddon to 'nationalise* the newspaper press I am obviou sly e_.6» interested. A Ministerial editor general would have no use for Passing Notes or the writer of them— nothing e»n be clearer than that I—' Civis,' in Otago Daily Times.

Lives of Legislaters.

No i-MR A L PKTRIE, M.T.A.

No Queensland politician has been more ro'iceab'y , connected with the comtncrcial and political life cf Queens land than the sul jret of our sketch- Mr A L Petri*, member for Tocm bul. Hew & 9 born on June 25, 1854, and ect o* catcd in the Nor mal, not Collegiate Brisbane schools. He was a member of the Toombttl ] ivi.ional Board for 6ve years, and in '93 be c a me member forToom bul in the Lrgisla t i v c -"'-Sfiubly, His r« presentation

of t!-is electorate has b'f-n marked by srch integrity, and ■tbility, that he still holds the teat for Toombul Whilst in conversation with Mr Petrie icoVntly, be referred to .he fact thht his private life had not been without trials. Being questioned ftir (her he said : —

'• For many years I hove been troubled with rheumatism, which caused a du'l, aching pain in my shoul dtrft and iimbs, and stiftnfßS tf the mu.cUs. _?or years also my digestion was impaired. My appetite quite deferfrd me, and althc'ugh I foiccd myself to eat I cou'd rot relish my feed ; after meals there was a secseoC weigb f, di-comfort, and .leepiDe*.. At times there was a bitter taste in my mouth. Headaches now and again troubled me, and my ill-health seemed to take away the activity which for merly characterised me. The medical skill available to combat my complaints seemed to give me only slight relief. Having read good reports of Dr Wil liams' pink pills I decided lo try them. After using them for four weeks an improvement was noticeable, and from then onward my progress was rapid. Before long I was enabled to discontinue Dr Williams* pink pills, as they had cured me completely both of rheumatism and indigestion. As it is over^ two years since I used them there is no doubt about the permanency of my care. Several of my friends and relatives have obtained great benefit from them, and I can personally recommend Dr Williams* pink pills to all sufferers, from rheuma tism and indigestion." The combination of rheumatism and indigestion f.om which Mr Petrie, jllk.LA suffered, is a condition often cured by Dr Williams pink pills. By j enriching the blood and toning up thvs nerves they also cure anaemia, debility consumption, pneumonia, bronchitis, poor circulation, effects of whooping cough, weak heart, liver and kidney troubles, sciatica, paralysis, St Vitua dance, neuralgia, etc. Tbe pills can be sent po.t free (three shillings per box) from the Dr Williams Medicine Oo Old Custom House St, Wellington, on receipt of price, if they cannot by obtained from the nearest retailer without the customer beiDg asked to buy useless substitute.. Dr Williams* name on the wrapper is a guarantee,

Me A 1. Petrie M.P (ft One. a pi o« )





traw Z3SAT.AHD OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS . FOR'LONDON, via Monte Video, ffleneri-fa & Plymeoth, Probable final Steam*™. Tenia, Port. Dare. Papatsui 6372 Wellington July 30 Wika.o 4767 — 4«g 15 Eoßpehu* 8000 — To follow Eima.aka 7765 — „ Wakanui ' 6706 .. — j  Waimate 5610 -_• j  Rakaia 5623 j Tekoa 4050 J •_.wia Screws. Iter farther parfcio nlara apply t. I f_ttßDl_ANDl£R BROS., L»». H»(—. »■ -iiiiiiin_»iii-Mi-«-i .i__.__.._.iiii_. ■■■_-_-._ mi a I SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. . act, ft "OOYAL MAIL STEA s_W__WG___±, L*J MERS, wifchanperiof WS^9jfm_\w - -ootatuodatioa for all classes ™m»WMi of passengers, calling at onfce Video or Rio, Ten'eriffe and Ply. otitb. Vessel Ton Commander! From Date. J Ka.amea 5563 Burton j Sep b Kumara 6034 Scotland ) Sept) CARGO STEAMER^. " Walwera 6267 Stuart |Well'a Aug 8 Pakeh&f 4331 Pros.eti I Aag 29 Aotea '6564 Evan. j Aug 31 t Via gotsth Africa For farther particular., apply NICOLL BBOS. >M-M_B_B»_>___WW«WW^^ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY-' OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMER-* SAll FRCMLITTBLTON AS UNDER: For Wes.port and Grey month—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thora day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise tmenfc in Chris-church papers Dnnedin ~ Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject) to alteration; ©ferenca shonld therefore be made to Obrlatohurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton SHARBBROKRR AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH RELIABLE Information on Dredglr Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Dooms : Bedford McNeill's, Morelng and Neal'a, A. B.C. Co (fourth Edition. aIR F MAKEIC, Aehburten Representative TjaEGRAYXiio Address : GRAVES Christchurch. .Greymouth—Brownlie, Greymoath QJ H Undbill E USDI-TIL T H UNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Q.ANORED STREET, ASHBURTON ' BVKRY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty I A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath | Sit 3took. —— 1 Private Address, Peter Street, directly j behind Oddfellows' Hallj also care ef I Mr T. Andrews, Easti Bel.. S j ——_«WB-WB—_■■»■—lll ■■■■II inrwii lll__g_M__» I BAKER BROS., FURNISHMG TTNDERTAKEKB URNISHING *J NDBRTAKERS DIRECT Importers cf Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condao.ed with the greatest care and satlsfietloa. -it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cas treeta, and Baker and brown's Coach factory. ____„________-_ HENBY STBi-eHIONSON, (ouocoßßor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND DOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing galea of Stock, Household Furni tntre, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed In my r.ands for Sale. Begular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Inland Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction en SATURDAYS. Aai_T _?: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay mentis from 530s per month. HEHKY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. .- " ._■■■___,_, ._._ , ,!■ _■__■_ ..■ ■!._,_ _ _„,, | PATIY Pan babirg powder il.eßrea| novelty, two patty , ticß for nothin - grocers.



y^E abb CASH. BUYERS of ', PRIME MILLING WHEAT 1 TDESDAYS & SATURDAYS—Famp_.es received at Stores, West Street." Oilier days—-Samples received at the Mill. CORNSACKS SUPPLIED _HT>TC_nPTTVTr^ DONE ON FARMERS' \JJEiIk3 J J .11IX ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY (ROLLITT AND OO.,) D, FOOD, Manager WHERE TO BUY. Great Clearance Sale Now Goin^ On OF High-class Drapery & Clothing FOR. A FEW WEEKS ONLY. BARGAINS IN EVEBY DEPARTMENT. TTNBOUNDED SUCCESS OF A. OBR'S GREAT DRAPERY SALE. French Dress Fabrics—-63 will purchase a good costntne Ladies' Back and Colored Jackets 63 lid to 12' 61 Ladies' Good Umbrellas, non cutting covers, ... lid to 9a 63 Ladies' Hemmed Handkerchiefs 2s per dcz .n Ladies' Macintoshes, special value, greatly reduced L'.di6s' Mantles, Broche Silk, at half price Best Coloriial White Blaoke.sl6.6_l, 18) 6d, 21s 61 to 30a Men's Suits from 20.3, grand value, all s_.es Men's F.amed Felt Ba!s, Jremandous reductions, froni 4". 63. A lot of .mall s'zes, good quality, at 6 i and Is each Men's Waterproof Ora.p. .pedal reduction TAILORING DEPARTA. FJKT - Salts to measure from £3 3_ DRESSMAKING, as usual, at satisfactoiy pi ices BOOTS, BOOTS-Magnificent Stock cf Ladies' and Gents' Boots and Shoes 'at greatly reduced prices ANDREW ORR. "^TLEAsiTNOTE THIS. »,__«-_____«-•. IX' ————— MR F. N. WHITCOMBE, SUBGEON DENTIST, PAUNDERB* BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, TJROM THIS DATE is prepared to Extract Teeth for Is, _£/ If with Nitrous Oxide Gas s_. Stoppings 5a csch Sets of Teeth from _E3 3- upwards. Oare of Children's Teeth a Specially, .Note Address— ' F. N. WHITCOMBE, Surgeon Dentist, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton iLiLliWrnnn-t.' m iiwimhi i___.ii__i__i_i—_ii__ii_____wi-»ir-ii_^^ eIISE 111 Iff Pi© ATTJLMfft ins BlLiUilo AI gAljlUfj FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, ; GIDDINESS, Ac. Tbey possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN. The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wands.vonn, writes as follows, "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for biliom attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial.''" * HtSßUfactured only at 73. New Oxford Street, London. Sold by all flttemlsta and Medicine Venoorft. ' whbhhmhhh——_——tM—■ mmmmmmmesammsmwmmtmmwmmmmmmmwmmmmwmmmmmmMmmmmmm BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, A-Rli aME B-KSI TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be macb for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or 2 Cwt. SACKS Orders received b/ SrHIVSDXjANI>SiJEt BROS., I__imtte«_.,! DAVID THOMAS, OR /.™OCIATIQM AOFC^ I CANTEBBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. • ff. WAYMOTJUH Secretary, ■■



\ | AWmmWrnvß A^wT __f MM W .__. SO^OOO , |) .OEM 11 |m Cookingßangeß fff-gri /^_-_---__:"t''' '-____-_^' ■ J~~|m\ In Uee In the Colony W, Il'he, burn Lignite, Tree Coal, or Wood np I'm "*"""--*__* g"_." —r—"'• "" —-— ii■ i— 1111 mug — i o>* it!— __^ p___~i__K;i cgg.r____. i ..,-. .to aitoin.. 0 kJLgA (f? 212"^ SETTING REQDIRED. IB •0::^T^Ii!!t: Stove Pipe can be worked oot in the fi/5a '^_^^^^ li «_^>J^ >*fllr* open. Splendid Bread Bakers i^jj Witb cast iron or copper boilers. The 1 I nS-^J I nii^ >^V^^l! copper boilers are Urge and tin lined inside. i I li-3i__i«f Repairs are a Minimum. _L_i i 6'w_iy( -_____________SiFn Mais In all _!xes, single or doable -SS \®/A WMWmm^mi I High or low pressure boilers ■tUfAO^i''',i'i'"irr^^ '""^JB" Sold by allir«nmosgeri, from whom J " ' AlaM_E_| Ca.alognes can be obtained, or from the hikers H. K. SHACKLOCE. LTD SOUTHEND FOUNDRY Peinobb Street, DUNEDIN SMOKE ONLY NE W YEN US. A PERFECT TOBACCO.



DAVID THOMAS, AIJCTIOKEEB, L/-ND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT TALUATOB, WOOL & GBAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc, on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Charing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sale held on Saturdays! Horse Fairs Held Monthly AGENT FOR Matson and Co, Chrißtchnrch Booth, McDouald and 00, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A Wood Co Bowring Bros' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural GiJs Planet Jr, Garden and Field Tools ■ ". LAND FOR SALE • I have For Sale the following Blocks of Land, in tussock, in the Hinds District. 2000 Acres Plains Land in tussock 1500 M 1900 „ 6CO I*,, Reclaimed Swamp Land Also First Class Farms in Blocks of 100 Acres acd upwards to 5500 acres? Sever"! Farms, various sizes, thoroughly improved, for sale; well worth the money D. THOMAS, ABHBURTON



WILLIAM PATCHING. BAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER. Tl/f V COMPETENT STAFF cow includes FIRST-CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rates |



HOW TO BE HAPPY THOUGH MAERIED. This is a representation of a contented and happy wife, who uses only BOOK GIFT TEA, This lariy obtained 6!bs of that famous te- at 2s, and with It she was Riven FREE, a copy of Mrs Beaton*- work on Cookery and Hcn.eho.d Management. Bj the aid of thin Book she w&a enabled to place such dishes before her husband that he wai always in a good temper. Consequently hera .s now a happy home, and she enjoys her leisure and her cap of ten and improves her mind by readiog the good bcofca 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 lOlbsofTaa. Ask for Catalogue of Books, John Orr and Co, Agents. Ashburton NICOLL BEGS. E F Niooli.. E F Nicoll, L A N.ooll. Merchants & General Agents, BUYfiVS OF'FAT "SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— Christchurch Meat Cot, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora^ 1 tion, Ltd Now Zealand Insurance Company GKAIN BOCGHT AND BOLD ON COM MIBSION We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have pcrcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Axtdimd. We have received sums of Trust Aloni.a. ranging from £100 to £IC,OOO, to lend on Freehcld Securities at Q_ and J. per cent, F R-tfl T. We receive regular Consignment!, from Auckland, Fydney, and the Islands .and have in slock Apples, Pears, aad Fcuit In .eason all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. HE OHKISTCHUROa MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES 1 Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUKNIPS, BAPE and any ether crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherevei used. Satisfaction given everywhere. Nio.LL Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Prioe on application, Allowanca made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. KCOLL BEOS. District Agents.



THE Event of the Year! THE Sensation of ihe Season! TJ ESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS will be Intereatod to learn that OUB GEEAT ANNUAL (OX. R PRINCIPAL SALE OF TBE YEAR), IS NOW ON. And will continue from day to day, until SATOEDAY, 31jst AUGUST. in Tnls Sale will constitute a COLOSSAL CLFAEANCE AT MALE PKIOES of Exlolfrg Stocks, Snclodlnft— FASHIONABLE WINTER GOODS &( SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, * f Also— Furniture and Farnishlngs, Otockwy and Glass, Beddhp. Wire Mattrefs.a and Stretchers, Etc. The Sale Reductions will even extend to OUR-BESPOKE TAILORING. DE PARTMENT. Nearly EVERYTHING WE M> KE AND SELL will be HANDSOMELY REDUCED IN PfllCE duiing this sale it wili7pay you To run up to ChisstcLurch for this Great Sale, but if unalle to attend It, consult your CATALOGUE AND DO YOUR SHOPPING BY [POST. RIM & SO, CHRISTCHURCH



COOKING RANGES. T3ARNINGHAM AND 00. S IMPROVED SEALANDIA, NEW PATENT. Needs no Setting. Can be used as Open Firei ASK FOR THE ! IMPR'OVBD ZEALANDIA. . - . __. -_,_- A CARD. MESSRS STRIKgTr & GRESBWELL | BARRISTERS k SOLICITORS CHRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Mb Davison's, West Street Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY and on other days when nece.-a.y. They will be represented in ABhburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaiting nveatment at lowest current rates, STRINGER &"ORESSWBLL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. LO ANS GRANTED Fi. OM £25 and upwards, at current rates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES on all Shares I are now due and payable Office —Tancred Street. Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm First Tuesday in Month—9,3o am till pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager



NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY ESTABLISHED ... ... 1869 CAPITAL-ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthiest, Colon'al Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000 Fire and Mariee Risks, Also,-— Risks on Growing Crops, ' Threshing Machines, eto, accepted at lowest current rates NIGOIiTBBOS., Agentr Uli ■ ■ "■ Manning & Oo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AMD STOUT, IN Q.UARTB AND PINTS, THB BESTInT.HE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES* Agents for Ashbnrton—Messes Shbab van Bros A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY CURED. BENJAMIN GUM SCORES. Mr Laurel Hoode, of Chrietcburoh, writes: Benjamin Gem had a marvellous effect on, my cough and oold, which I contracted early last winter. I tried various advertised remedies but got no relief. A lady friend advised me to try your Benjamin Gum, and a very few doßes gave me relief, and it quickly cured BENJAMIN GUM always acts like this- It is pleasant to take—Children like it- Suitable for yoang or old Benjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2s 6d, from all Chemists and Grocers, or post free, LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFAOTUR ! ING CO., Lmv Danedhs; j Wholesale Item all Merchants



AN ATTACK OF raBOMONIA WARDED Off • Some time ago my daughter cmsghti a severe cold, She complained o pains in her chest audi bad a bad cough, I gave her Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy according to direction?, and in two days she waa well and abe to go to school, I have used this remedy in my family for the past sevtn yeara and have never known it to fail,' aays Jame- Prendergaa., merchant, Aonotfco Bay Jamaica, West India Islands. The pains m the cheat indicated an approachug attaelt of pneumonia, which in this instance was undoubtedly warded off by Chamberlain Cough Remedy. It counteract .any tendency of a cole! toward pneumonia Sold by Ashburton Drug Compaoy New Zealand was not going to let Old England call in vain, Together they the foemen met, And aide by aide were slain. 'lis said ' disease kills more than war, And nothing can beitnier. When ooußtj. and colds knock at the door, Take Woods' Great Peppbbmikt vUBb. Wade's Wokm Figs are mort effective and not unpleasant ; childien thrive after taking them price, li Smoke New "Venus