EPHEMERIS

rhasea of Moon 101 February

BDN.

THE ASHBURTON TRAIN SERVICES

Trains eava Ashburton daily for-— ' OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 ft m, llam 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.56 am, 3.50 pm DUNEDIN~at 12.64pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4,25 p m.; r —»~ : ij; • : Trains arrive daily a* Ash barton from— OHKISTOHUROH-.»b '10.46 »m. 12.48 p m (expreu)! B J>tn* '; TIMIRU~at 10.35 n m,.2.6$ |jni ■ ' ■' ■ DUNEDIN—ab.6.67 pmfeipttM) SPRINGBURN-At 0.46 » m

Commercial.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Quotations are as follows : -~- Wheat (nominal)—Hunter'*, pearl, and velvet 2« 3d to 2s 4d, and Tuscan 2a <Jd to 2s s<l Oats (now)-- O»nftdian« Is 5(1 to Is 6d, short fee d Is 5d to 1b ssd, Dune and Danish Is 5d to Is s|d Barley (new)— Malting 2c, delivered Beant—(nominal) Peas—(nominal) Flour (millers' quotations nominal)— Roller £7, atone £b, nhsrps £5 10s, bran £3. Oatmeal—£lo OatshOAf Chaff .— 42a 6d at) near country stations. Hay—£3 5s to £3 10a, delivered ; primeab baled £4, f ob Seeds-—•Ryegraau, farmers' lots 1b 6d to Is iM; prime heavy, town dresßed, 2s 6d to 3s 3d, Oookafoob, 2i& to 2|d for bright seed, to 3d for extra good, town machine dressed 16lb to 171b seed, 3|d to 4d, cowmrass 5d to 6d, extra choice 6£d, White a'over, 6d to 7£d. Dairy Prodßce—Cheeso, dairy 4d to sd, factory 4Jd to 5cL Butter—factory, local, lOd, dairy 7d to Bd, salt, in boxea 6d to 7d. Bacon and hams s£d to 6dt, factory bacon and hams, id per 1b higher. The above prices, except where otherwise skated, are those paid to farmers, f.o.b Lyttelton.

HAVELOCK STREET MART

There waa a, good attendance at Mr H Stephenson's weekly aale oa Saturday, but) harvesting operations had the effect of making tho entries »mal!, there being no pigs entered and very few fow'.a and ducks. The following are the prices realised : — Fowls 2s 6d, 2s 91, 33, 3s 4d per pair ; ducks 2a 6d to 3s 3d per pair ; potatoes 6s to 7a per sack ; wheat (chick) 5s to 7s per sack ; onions Id to l£d per lb ; plume 2d to 2£d, and apples Id to l^i per lb. There waa an unusually large entry of furniture and sundries for which good pric:s were obtained,

DEATH.

Makbig-On February 17, 1901, at the residence of her daughter MrsJ. V. Rosf, Eliza ETerkiet, widow of the late George Andrewes Makelgj Christ church ; in her eighty-first year.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1901.

existence of the bubonic plague at Capetown is a very serious compli cation of the position with rpgard to the South African war. Not only will it interfere with trade between the Oape Colony and the outside world, and delay correspondence, but it will certainly add to the risks our troops will run, which were already quite enough to cause anxiety throughout the Empire. The dreaded enteric has already slain its thousands, the Boers have incapacitated a large number, and now we have an enemy to combat which may cat down more than all the rest put together, We do not wish to take a pessimistic view of the position, but it cannot be denied that it ia one to cause grave anxiety. It i ;r that the plague did not make much head way in the Australasian colonies, thar.ka to the remarkable precautions which the various Governments were able to take. But it ia impossible that the Government of Oape Colony, which has been in a state of war for more than a year, and is likely to remain so for some time longer, can carry out the sanitary measures which appear to have been so successful in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. We have good grounds, therefore, for feeling very anxious for the future in South Africa unless the Government of Oape Colony thoroughly recognise the gravity of the situation. It will be seen on reference toour telegraphiccolumnsthat some of the shipping companies look on the outbreak of the plaguu at Capetown as sufficiently serioua to induce them to refuse to call at that port, and we pre euro© that the Governments of the Australasian colonies will declare it an infected port. The inconvenience and hardship this will entail on a large number of persons all over the world by such a condition of things can be imagined. And it is not at all com forting to those who have relatives in the Sixth Contingent to know that they are now on their way to a port wherp, notwithstanding the attempts to allay public apprehension, a thousand laborers have struck work rather than remain on the wharves, and where mail steamers have refused to call. It seems to us that some explanation is necessary as to why, under the circum stances, the Cornwall was not ordered to Port Elizabeth or East London, whence they could have been de spatched to the disturbed districts quicker than from the capital.

Local and General.

[ Weather Report—Captain Edwin fore oasts :—Strong westerly winds { glass rise. The French Invasion of England—A Paris evening paper publishes interviews with M Lockroy and General Da La Rogue on an invasion of England. The mischie vouaness to both countries of continuing the dieouEßioD, of which General Meroier was the worthy Initiator, is obvious, and the mischief would be increased by giving any prominence to id. Suffiaa ifc to say that M i Lockroy wishes peace 80 be preserved, or»t 1 least to last as long as pctjgible, till France has large submarine boats ; while General De La Rogue, If war is inevitable, desire* 16 to be immediate, because one French sailor is worth two English nailom, and because France haa soldiers, whereai Englaui i»n sous (sic). This General is evideußly •at soa' in a se^oe of which he ie nob conscious. 1 An article dealing with the relations existing between tho two countries will be found on our fourth p»g«« *

Blackball Mine—lt ie anticipated that 1 work in Uieß'aeklui) coal mine will be in full swing again in a few days. ' Imported Disease Germs—A Bftimain doctor states that many oases which had been olassod »s typhoid were really enterio fever, the germs of whioh had been brought by returned troops from South Aftioa. A Clotha FUm-Tha Tapanui oorrea pondem or the Gore P>DSign states that the police raided M'Cann'Bftn.i O'Dowd'a boarding > ; houses on Thursday morning. No liquor was found. Volunteers —An inspection parade of the Ashburton Riflea take* place to-morrow evening. As the volunteer year for capita tion clones shortly, members should en deavour to attend the remaining parades. French -Army Deskrtionb—According t° s'u!isticp j -\el pub'ishod, desertions from V-e ! Fft iich Aitny during the first cix months o' iho present year attained iho high figure of 10,061. Tub I.atk Kino Humbert.—The Pari* Figaro publishes a telegram from Rome which nutes thai Queen M irjjherita is preparing a work on King Humbert. 1 his will take the form of a biography ; and some phases of the Sate King's character whioh are not generally known will bt; brought to lights. The Linwood Sensation—The man W. J. Wilding, of Linwood, whom it is alleged, attempted to murder his wife with a razor, and afterwards attempted to commit; guioide, was discharged from Jh« Ohristohurch hospital on Friday, and appeared b«fore the Magistrate on Saturday. He was remanded till to-morrow, F BHINO.—A party consisting of Messrs Do Beer, A Pilbrow, E Walker, and obhers, were tubing at; the mouth of the Aahburbon rivor on Saturday evening, and although trout wore shy and mostly small they had Bomo good nporfc owing to the presence of large fish off the mouth of the river, Mr Pilbrow auooondod in landing a magnificent Hupukn (cropor) of 70 odd Iha weight, while i,hro<? others of apparently tqui»l dimensions were hooked and gave good aport befora thoy escaped. It is not usual t» r> get these ihh ftt the river mouth—at anyrate bo large a» these were~-e<ipecially with an ordinary K<*wai line. Pforts Association Carnival. — The carnival of the Sports Association, whioh takes place on Thursday next, promisee to be a very attractive and oucoessful affair. There are numerous entries for most of the eveots, and aome well known athletes and cyclists from Chrietchureh and elsewhere wil! be presents Amongst) other events will be an attempt by 0 0 Willis to break the mile reoord tor the Ashburton track, whioh now j stands to the credit of George Sutherland at 2min 9jec. The ladies will provide afternoon tea, and booths for refreshments will alßo be on the ground. The Ashburton Band is also expected to be present. Magnificent Gifts To Abtodskk Unkykr sity.—Lord Strathcona, after he had delivj ered hia rectorial address at Aberdeen Uni versity intimated thab if £75,000 or even £50,000 of the sum needed to complete the extension soheme wereßubucribed before this time next year, he would give £25,000. Afc the dinner at which the Senatua entertained Lord Strathcona, Principal Lang intimated that he had received a telegram from Mr Charles W Mitchell, Newcastle, intimating hia willingness to wipe off the debt on the extension scheme if the amount was not much over £20,000 The debt) at preeenfi ia only £18,000, and this generous gift), along with Lord Strathcona's promised aid, will allow of t he extension Bcheme being carried to com pletion. Pander & Sows' Eucalypti Extract— Under the distinguished patronage of Hia Majesty the King of Italy, awarded Diploma at the International Exhibition, Amsterdam, Acknowledged by Medioa! Clinics and Uni l verulties all over the globe. That the crude, resinous oils, which are now foisted upon the public andpr the name of Eucalyp; Extracts, may nob be mistaken for Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, we state :-—lt is proved by tests made by the Med:cal Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and GriefswaM (Prussia), that only products thab are saturated with oxygen and freed o acid?, resinous and other substances adherent to primary distillftti'.n, wilt develop the curative proper*ios posreesed by the plant. To avoid the appi'liog con'cq'ienceß result ing from tho app'icaton of substitute?, etc., in croup, bronchitis, diphtheria,dysentery, internal inflammation, «tc. ( insist <n getting Sander and j-ons' Tube Yoia Euca

Schools' Athletic Sports Asso ciation.

The annual general meeting of the Ash burton Combined Schools' Sports Association was held in Mr D Thomas' office on Saturday evening last. The following offioera were eleofed s~P*tron - G A M Buckley, Eeq ; President—DThomas, Eg ; Vice-Preaidenta — Father ODonnsll, H Frierlluider, OAC Hardy, M H.R, J MoUohUn, M.H., H Wil lis, W Craighsad, J C Cvwsey, A Orr, J A Clothier, A-WWhiuker, J Snodgraß', D Wood, Geo Coleman and J S Gordon, Ergs- Committee —Messrs O D Hardie, J S Ten nant, JC Campbe'J, DThomaß, YV Brock, H McSherry, and M Bruce; Treasurer—Mr C Campbell; Hon Secretary—Mr M Bruce. Owing to the several sports' meetings taking place up to Easter, the Committee deoided to fix December 16'.h as the annual sports' meeting d»te, and & Sub-Committee was elected to draw up a programme. Athletic events for girls to be included. It was resolved to affiliate the Association to the N.Z.A. &. Association. Tha secretary was asked to write to the secretary of the Pioneer Bicycle Olub, asking for information re the boys' relay race, included in their Sports Association, The Association commences the year with a cash balance of £15.

NEGLECTED CHILDREN.

Three email children, of neglected appear ance. Rose Mary Brown, nine years eleven months; William Paul Brown, seven year* eight months; and Lillie Nora Brown, four years six months, were broughb before Mr Bishop, S, M., at (Jhriatchuroh on Satur day, as being children dwelling with person! reputed to be habitual drunkards. Sergeant; Burke gave evidence in support of the cnarge. Other evidence w&a given that the children had been going to hotels at all hnurß of the nighb eveu as late as eleven o'clock, and that the fatner was frequently drunk ; also that the children were alwaya left* at home by themsalveu. The father, Edward Brown, who was in Court), stated that he bad 6ve children, two girls older than the three before the Court. One or these had beon committed to Caversbam, and the other was at home. Hia average earnings amounted to 30a a week. His wife waaadJioted to drink, but was good to the children. The man denied ever being drunk, and denied that he had allowed the boy to bog ac the Park gatee. Hia Worship committed the children to the iodustrial Hchool, and ordered the father to pay 2s 63 per week towards the iupport of each child— .Press

The Colchester Murder

0111664 Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright) Wellington, Feb X 6 The Supremo Court delivered its judg ment this afternoon in the case io which Mr Skerretti applied to the Court to mako absolute the rule nisi of habeas corpus in the case of Charles Liliywhite, whose exbradi tion ia sought as Arthur Blatch, charged with the Colohesiec murder. The Chief Justice said the Court was agreed as to thefiret point raised—viz,, that depositions taken at the cornoner'a inquest on the murdered m&n Welch were admissible before the Magistrate's Court; Aa to the seaor>d point, with regard to the lunations the Supreme Court should exercise, the judges did nob agree. That being so, their decision waa that the case should be re' argued before the Supreme Court on the ISth March. Mr Skerrett, council lor the accused, sard it waa probable that his client would prefer bo be cent Home, provided arrangements could bo made for sending him via British Columbia, co that he could be identified at Tacoma (Washington State, U. 3. A.), where he had lived as Lillywbita* After discussion, it was agreed that as the Chief Justice has to go to Auckland tomorrow the prisoner should state to Mr Justice Edwards next week his deoisioa whether he t would go Home or have the case mrgued.

ODDFELLOWSHIP

The usual mee'iog of the Nil Deßperandam Lodge of P&st Grands was held last Friday evening, the President, Mr Foal, in the chair. There was a large attendance of P G 'c. Two worthy brothers were admitted infci the purple degree, after which the members adjourned to the supper room, where a bountiful repast had been prepared by Bro O Beech, P.G. The ohairman, W Houl, G.M , was sup ported on hia right by the guest, of the evening, Rro T Norgan, PPG.M , who is about to visit England, the vice chair being occupied by Bro H H Kingham P.G after the good things provided had been done fu'l justice tr, a long toast linfc was eon'- through, the chairman leading rff with 'King Edward tho Seventh.' The 'Guest of tho evening' was en'rnsted to Bro J Swan son, P.G.P.O.S, who spoke very highly of Bro Norgan as an Oddfellow of twenty-four years' standing, and held him up as a pattern for young members bo copy. The toast waa drunk with musical honors, several other mrnbers testifying to the good qualities possessed by Bro Norgaia. Bro Morgan, in responding, Raid he did not deßerve nil the good things the Brothers had said about him. He had jasb followed (he tench Inge of the Order, and done his duty. He mentioned that he intended to be present *t the A.M.O. meeting bo b« held In Norwich »t the end of May. During the evening Bro A Paterion, D.P.G.M., gave an address on the ancient history, ancient initiation ceremony, and emblems of the Order. He laid the Order wae first established sboub the year 600, 80, by the Israelite, who were captives in BabySois. He traced the Order from then till the first A.M.O. meeting held in Man chester, on May 30, 1822. In concluding hii remarks on the ancient Initiation oe<e mony, Bro Pfttereon said, ' The present rational system has superseded this pride, pomp, and circumstance of making new members, and forms the highest testimony that can be borne, ir, illustrating the advances made in the intellectual and moral I progress of our Order during only aome fifty ] years.' Mr Paterson concluded by saying that the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows had branches In every English-gneftkiag I country ia the world. Its total member ship was one million, with accumulated funds amounting to ten and a half millions. During the evening excellent songs were given by «he following : Brothers W Dol man, H D Baker, W Boal, E Thomas, 3 Rumsey, and G Muir, The toasb of 'Our boys at the front' was received with great) enthusiasm, and was J ably responded to by H D Baker and J Nichol&i. The singing of ' Auld Lang £yne' and 'God Bsve the King' brought a very | pleasant evening to a dote,

Collie Dog Trials

A meeting was held at the Cmierbury Hotel, Methven, on Thursday last to form a cub for the purpose of carrying out the annual collia tii*ls, There was a good aatendance, and it was unanimously deo ded to form a Glub. Members subscriptions were fixed 'at 10a 6d annually, previous subscribers 60 the trials to have the right to become members. New members are to be proposed by two members and elected by ballot. A Committee and oiScers were elected. At a committee meeting held afterwards ib was decided to hold the trials about the 16th of April. The meeting then adjonrned to the 23th mat, when a programme will be arranged

KING EDWARD VII.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph London, February 17 In the House of Oommonp, Mr Bal four stated that it was not intended to introduce a Bill altering the coronation oaths.

Sporting.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

SECOND DAY

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Chbistchuroh, February 16 Concluding resu ts — Richmond Plate- San Patri ia 1, Wind, whistle 2. Oal.bre 3. Dividend—£l 16s 6d St Albans Handicap—Bsna)in 1, Her mosa 2, C.*meo 3. Won easily by four lengths. Time-1.43§. Dividend—£6 16s 6d Flying—Formoaan 1, West Guard 2, Cora Linn 3. Won by a length. Dividend— £3 3s Sbixino RAOB-Battleory 1, Rougemont 2, Flame 3. Won by three lengths. DM dend—£7 18a 6d. The winner w»8 sold to Mr V Harris for £70. Post Handicap—Sb Denia 1, Straithnaim 2, Hukn 3. Woa by half a bngtb. Divl« dend-£2 12t

TAKAPUNA RACES

Auckland, February 16 The second day of the Takapuna meeting was held today; Results % — Suburban— Delia Rose ; dividends, £24 and £36 Ids. Maiden Hurdles—Telephone II .* dividend?, £38 lls and £41 16s. Second Pony—Orange and Blue ; dividends, £2 19a and £3 15s. Jockey Ciub Uaadleap—Blue Jacket: divi dends, £3 7a>nd £3 18s. Hobsop—Little Bees and Despatch dead heat; dividend*, Little Beis £2 lia and £2 Is, Despatch £6 Us and £8 9a. Steeplechase-—Voltieeur II; dividends, £3 and £3 3s. Hsok—Zulsika ; dividends, £12 1b and £16 3s« Anniversary —Motor ; divideflds--£2O 14a and £11 5s

D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING

United Press Association—By Rlecfc io Telegraph DtJNEDINj Feb 18 The following weights have been de Glared: — First Hobdles—llex 125, Skipper 1110, Dundee 117, Darry 116, Zither 913, St Hiko 96, Pioneer 92, Esthella and Larboard Watch 90 DtTNEDiN Cup, 1J mile—Advance 10 7, TortuHn 813, Fulmen 811, Paladin 39, Straithnairn 37, Cameo 86, Skobeloff and Jupiter 85, Dundaa 83, Nihilist) 32, St liario 30, Oatiak 711, Pampero 79, Huku 74, Hermoaa 7 2, Field Bose7o,Gleoft!ad»!B 610, Proposal 68 I Publicans' Handicap, seven furlongs—■ Bltzar 109, Goldspur 911, Dundas 97, Nihilist 95, Ostiak 92, Berzoin 813, Edel> weisa 811. Pampero 87. Aberorombie 85, St Dauio 83, Hermosa 82, Bed Banner 713, Hypnotitt 712, First Blood 710, Brlsa 77 8 Spider 7 5, La Reine 73, Scottish Minitrel 7 2, G'adys H 613, Magnificent 611

A iHNKttEB'S GOOD WORK ' I had a severe attack of bilious colic, gob a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two doaw aud was entirely cured,' says Rev A A Power, of Emporia, Kan. *My neighbour across the street was sick for over a week, had t#c or three bottles of medicine from the doctor. He used them for three or four days without relief, then called In another doctor who treated him for tsome days, and gave him no relief, so discharged him. I went over to see hoi the next morning. He said his bowelsl were in ft terrible fix, that they had been running off bo long that it was almost bloody flux. I asked him if he had tried Chamber lain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and he said 'No.' I wenb home and brought him my bottle and gave him one dose ; told 1 him to take another dose in 15 or 20 minutes is he did not find relief, but he took ao more, and waa entirely cured/—For bsJs by Aehburtoß Drug Company IT BAVBD HIS BABY • My bsby was terribly sick with fche dlar rhoea,' say a J H Doak, of Williams, Oregon We were unable to oure him with the doctor's assistance, and as a last resort we dried Chamberlain's Colic, Oholsra and Diar rhoea Remedy* lam happy to say ft gave immediate relief and a complete cure,' For sale by Aehburton Drug Company Smoke New Venas

The Federal Elections

United Pnesß A sgooiatioii—By Eleotrio Telegraph Sydnk?, February 17 The Fedaral Cabinet has authorised the issue of writs for holding the Queensland Federal elections on March 80cb. The date* for the other colonies have not yet been fixed. It is probable that the West Australian Federal elections will be held on the same day as those of Queensland, and the Elec tions in the other States on March 29.

The Ocean Race.

THE SONOMA WINS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Sydney, February 17 The Mararoa, from Auckland, ar rived at 6.50 a.m., and the • Sonoma, from the same port at 8.56 a.m The steaming time from Auckland to inside the Heads ii given as, Mararoa 3 days 7hours, Sonoma 3 days 3 hoars 45mia, Fine bright weather and smooth aeas were experienced till the morning of the 15th, when the weather became thick and rainy, with a moderate ■oath-east wind. The Sonoma beat theMoana's record of S days 4 hoars. She did 425 miles on the first day, and 430 on the second day, and averaged 17| knots, The Mararoa pat ap 898 miles in one day.

SERIOUS RAILWAY DISASTER.

(Jolted Frees Association—By Kleobrio Teleg aph—Copyright Sydney, Feb 16 Driver Doyle, interviewed la the hospital, said it was all too sodden for anyone to see anything. He could give no reason for the engine leaving the lines. She seemed to jump the rails and tarn over. When he came to his senses he found himself in the hos pital.; A firemso, living near the scene, rendered valuable assistance in draw ing tne fire and letting off steam in the engine, thus probably saving an explo sion. The remaining victims of the acci dent hare been identified as John James Morrison, engineer on the New Sooth Wales railways; Herbert iienry Darnley, storemaa, residing in the suburbs, and a youth named William Mort. The name of the boy previously given as Teece is now stated to be Albert Wadeson. An eighth victim, Charles Thomas Spencer, a young unmarried man, died this morning. Feb 17 The inquest has been opoosd, and adjourned till February 26th. Jsckel, the ninth victim, is dead.

Empress Frederick.

PHYSICIANS STRIVING TO THE AVERT THE INEVITABLE END.

United Frees Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright Bbrlil, February 15; The Empress Frederick, eldest daughter'of the late Queen, and mother of the Kaiser, is suffering from disease of the kidneys, and dropsy his super vened. The physicians are striving to post pone the inevitable end.

The Royal Visit.

United Press AißOoiatlois —By Bleobrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Feb 17 According to present arrangements the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will embark for Australia on March 16th Canon Dalton, of St George'a Chapel Windsor, is to accompany them.

The Spanish Marriage.

United Press Association—By Kleotiio Telegraph- Copyright Madrid, February 15. The marriage of the Princess of the Asturias to Count Baeerta took place without interruption. General Weyler, military governor of Madrid, occupied the city with troops, and took effective measures to prevent disturbances. A strict censorship ie being observed,

Affairs in China

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph—Copyright I London, Feb. 16 The Times Pekiu correspondent says that the action of the Imperial Court in not; returning to Pekin is not inexcusable, in view of the foreign Ministers' decision to begin the con struction of the Legations' fortress alongside the Imperial Palace, with accommodation for 2000 troops, thoir equipment, and etores capable of with standing a three months' siege. He also states that France and Germany, with a view to subsequent commercial transactions, have annexed acres of private property in P.. kin, and that Italy has grabbed the Imperial Maritime Customs buildings' gardens, The Chinese attacked a Russian force beyond Shan»hai-kwan, killing four officers and forty men. Russian rein forcements have been sent to the scene. London, Feb 17 Viscount Oranborne, Undersecre tary for Foreign Affairs, said in the House of Commons that the Powers had beea far too lenient with Ohina Great Britain bad opposed the expedi tion' to the interior to enforce punish ment.

CABLE NEWS.

IMMf:U i >Jl i u _ ■"' <► '" United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, Feb 16 The Post master-General is io com munication with the Queensland and New Zealand Governments with the view to forwarding a combined mes sage to the Pacific Cable Board, sag* gesting a joint parse undertaking Bhoaid be entered into between it and the Eastern Extension Cable Company. i The Hon Mr Gurr states thafe if tb§ total receipts of the Australasian traffic are pooled in this way, the Paci€c Cable Board would receive one fourth, and the Eastern Extension Company three-foartha of the revenue, which, he thinks, should prove satis factory to both,

The Age says by the refusal of the Government to accept the Eastern Extension Company's contract, the colony has been penalised over £50,000 per annum io having to pay old cable charges. Already one ageacy doing a large business is sending cables to Sydney and -Adelaide, from whence they are re-directed to London. Another agency is being formed. The report of the Australian Widows' Fund shows the new business for the year totalled £687,627, and the prer mium revenue £167,000. The report foreshadowed a satisfactory bonus for the quinquennium,| terminating in October next. Perth, Feb 16 Mr O J Moran joins the State Cabinet as Minister for Railways. Brisbane, Feb 17 Mr Bar nee, Ministerialist, has been elected for Balimbo seat, rendered vacant by the death of Sir James Dickson. London, Web 15 The Duke of Cornwall shows con tinued improvement. The Princess Victoria, why was suf fering from a chill, has recovered. Ottawa, Feb 16 A fire has occurred in a colliery at Cumberland, Vancouver, Sixty miners are imprisoned.

South Africa.

Boer Barbarity

Alienating Dutch Sympathy lie Wet's Forces at t'bilipstown Driven Back from their Position French Captures Botha's Secretary

United' Press Aasooiation— By Eteotrio Telegraph—Oopyrighfe London, Feb 15 De Wet's action in shooting the peace envoys, and the action of the raiders in looting their friends in Oape Colony, is having the effect of alienating Dutch sympathy with the Boer cause. Before the Boers left Oalvinia, they flogged several officials for not reveal ing the whereabouts of the arm*. They also flogged the magistrate at Buk, and shot native drivers, A number of native drivers were captured and shot elsewhere. Mr Potts, who returns to Delagoa Bay, does so in his private capacity. Colonels Aytoun (Queensland Bash men), and Knight, of tha New South Wales Mounted Infantry, have been discharged from hospital, and resumed duty. Three hundred and fifty men of De Wet's commando occupied Philipstown on Tuesday. A small garrison of Yeomanry defended the gaol, while Lieutenant Henniker and sixty Victorian Imperial Bushmen rushed and occupied a kopje commanding the town. Firing continued all day. Major Granville-Smith and two squadrons of Tictorians, under Major L E Clarke, arrived in the evening, and the Boers retired to the north-east, London, February 16 Haasbroek and Woesfc, commanding a portion of De Wet's force, with two hundred vehicles, crossed Zandriffc on February 9tb. They were repulsed at Philipßtown and Petrusville. Fighting on the 12th and 13th was brisk. The enemy used a fifteen pounder captured from the British, the shrapnel bursting splendidly. Subsequently Oolonel Plumer's force of Austialian Bushmen, with a pom pom, extricated two hundred Imperial and South African Horse, who were hard pressed by Haaibroek, twonty miles weat of Oolesburg. The British casualties were light, the enemy's loss being heavier Oolonel Plainer is pursuing the Boers westward. He optured a Maxim and a great portion of De Wet's anamuni tion train The Bosrs who lately evacuated Calvinia are splendidly mounted. They are travelling in the direction of Kenhardt, »t the rate of s?xty miles daily, General French has captured a number of Boers, including Botha's secretary Oolonel Smith-Dorrien has occupied Amsterdam The Australian Bushmen performed most of the fighting during the march of Lord Methueo'a column between Kuriman and the Transvaal border, capturing several convoys The British had much difficulty in capturing one, which had been entrus ted to expert women drivers The Daily Mail states that De Wet and Steyn crossed the railway between Hontkraal and Potfontein, north of Da Aar, on the 14th, and destroyed two culverts Oolonel Orabbe, following De Wet, captured fourteen waggons and some prisoners General De Lisle was given a frenzied welcome at Oalvini, where Boercruelty, vindictive exactions, and wanton destruction, recalled the worst scenes of the early campaign in Northern Natal' Armoured trains, with Maxim guns, killed nineteen Boers, who were try ing to destroy the railway at Eden burg, South Bloemfontein, during the [ night In the House of Commons Mr Balfour said that the Government intended to appoint a Committee of both Houses to inquire into the question of pensions for the widows and orphans of soldiers who had lost their lives in the South African war. Albany, Februiry 17 With the exception of Wednesday night, when, during a heavy blow, the horses were knocked about a bit, the Cornwall had fine weather. Two horses died of pneumonia, but the rest are in fine condition. The troops came ashore, and the ' officers were entertained at the Club. Troopers Batt and McOutoheon have been invalided, and sent to the Hospi tal. Sydney, Feb 17 Sir William Lyne has informed the Imperial authorities that the Govern meat could not agree to the proposal to recruit 1000 Constabulary for South Africa. Victoria sent a similar reply. The Queensland Government saw no | objection to the qaota being raised' there. j Brisbane^ February 17 The Government hai be«n unofficially informed that the offer of another con tingent has been accepted, the War Office greatly appreciating the offer.

Commercial Enterprise in Aus tria

Austrian manufacturers, especially {hose who deal in Viennese obrelsd'art et luxe, have been suffering for some time past, from the consequences of political conflicts in the Empire, which have led to considerable curtailment of their markets. For instance, the Bohemians will only purchase Bohe mian goods, and the Hungarians wants nothing but what is Hungarian. Moreover, for various reasons, they have lost ground in some important markets abroad , in England and Germany, for example, from which countries similar goods are now im ported into Austria, Borne leading firms in Vienna have accordingly entered into a combination to discover means of regaining their old markets and finding new ones ; and they hare decided to have exhibitions of their goods in different foreign countries, in order to call attention to the quality of what they sell. In Great Britain exhibitions will be opened in London, Liverpool, and Edinburgh; while there wilt be similar displays in most; of the capitals of Europe, as well as in Bombay, Tokio, Teheran, Alexandria, Melbourne, Syd ney, and various cities of the New World. The first of these Exhibitions will be held in 1902, in London—.probably either in the Grafton Gallery or the New Gallery ; and the Austrian Minis ter of Commerce has already granted a considerable subvention for the pur pose.

Submerged Antiquities.

Further efforts made during the latter end of December to recover some of the antiquities lying at the bottom of the sea, near the Island of Oerigo, the ancient; Oythera, have been at tended with no small success. The following articles have been brought to the surface by the divert r—-A marble statue of a young msn, life aiee, the head of which is especially well preserved ; the foot of another statue ; a bronze sword ; and a number of other objects more^or less damaged. The divers, who went down to a depth of about forty metres, report that they s&w quite a number of bronze and marble statues, aw well ss other antiquities, but all damaged, except such as are soak in the ssb marine ooze.

Wreck of a German Training Ship.

EIGHIT-FIVE LIVES LOST. The German training frigate Gneleenaa was wrecked on Sunday, December 16, in the,outer harbour at Malaga, in Southern Spain, and sank. A Madrid correspon dent telegraphed on Sunday :■ — The German training frigate Gaeisenaa, which was wrecked at Malaga today, had been at that port eince November 1, engaged in big gun practice- Ab 10 o'clock this morning, while the boys were being inspected, the wind began to blow with grtat force. The commander gave orders to get steam up as quickly as possible^ but owing to the violence of the sea the vessel parted from her anchors, and was wrecked at the entrance to the harboor. The crew jumped into the sea and endeavoured to save themselves by clirging to spam and wreckage, but! before long most cf them had disappeared beneath the waves. The number of those who perished Is still unknown. Captain Kietscgmann went down with the ship, which is Bab merged to balf'way op the masts. Heroic efforts were made by a small boat to rescue drowning sailors, but when 15 had been taken in their weight caused the light craft to sink, and 12 perished. Three 6Ukvivors were taved by ropes which were thrown to them. The harbour staff worked with great energy, and it was due to their efforts that many of the German sailors were saved. r! lie Madrid correspondent also tele graphed on Monday night :—Farther details regarding the wreck of the Gneisenau show that the commander of the vessel perished at his post, refusing to be saved. A Spanish sailor, named Fons, who got quite close to the frigate, threw a rope to Captain Kietschraann t and the latter threw his eword to the Spaniard. The fitsti officer struggled with the waves for an horn., dinging fee a piece of wood, but succumbed at last to fatigue It is now known that the captain of the ill'fated ship was warned beforehand of the approach of a gale, and advised to leave his anchorage, and enter the harbour ; bub he did not listen to these counsels, The vessel asnk In 10 minutes, the water pouring through many holes forward caused by the crash upon Che rocks. An official telegram from the Prefect) of Malaga states that the total number of victims iv the wreck of the Gneiseneau is 85. The vessel which has been lost was out of the oldest ships of the German Navy, having been built in 1879. She was a slightly smaller ship than the cruisers of the Active type, which, until recently, formed the British Naval Training Squadron, with a displacement of 2858 tans. She was fitted with engines giving her a nominal speed of 10 kpots, and cost no less than £ 164,445. ...She originally carried 16 3|.ton guns, besides eight small weapons. For many years past, however, she had had no fighting value, and had been devoted to the training of naval cadets. The *• Norddeutsche Allgemeine Z»i tung" mentions that a number of hearty expressions of sympathy have reached the Emperor William and the German Government on account of the loss of the Gneisenau from heads of States and authorities, and private persons abroad, especially from England.

THE ASHBURTON fcUAftDUfl : MONDA\ 'MBBBUARY 18 1901



'nil moon iaat quarter Lpogeo lew moon Hrst quarter 'erigee

4 12 9 19 26 21

3 0 am 5 42 am 7 0 pm 2 15 p xa 6 8 p m 2 Opm



Da tie February 16 18 19 20

5 24 5 26 5 27 5 23 5 29

Beta 7 4 7 3 7 1 7 0 6 58



GOOD MEDICINE FOB CHILDBDN ' Through the months of June and July our baby was teethicg and took a running ofi of the bowels and cibkneei of the stomach, says OPM Hoiliday, of Deming, lodi 'His bowels would move from five to eight times « day. I' h»d a bottle of Chamberlain's 00110, 1 Ohoiera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the hovm and gave him four drops in a teaspoonful o water, ami he got better at once,' Sold by Ashburton Drag Company Sujoke New Venp



LOA^BY'g Stands unrivalled for Indiges- WAHOO tion and Liver Complaint*. It is purely herbs!, sad canaofe injure the mosb delicate constitution. Its effect is almost instantaneous; p single dose usually relieves, whilst one bottle Is gener ally enough to care. LOASBY'S WAHOO does nob require a dozen bottles to be taken before you can* judge its value. No other Medicine adver tteed aske you, aa wa do, to buy only one bofcble; take it regularly according to directions, and then give the verdict. "* Hundreds of testimonials in our possession prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after every known remedy bad failed, have been completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Loaeby'a Wahoo. Loasby's Wahoo—Price 2s fed, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING CO., Ltd, Dunedlm Wholesale Agents— Keraplborne, Pjrossar & 00, N Z Drag Oo Ltd



W A L L.._P_A P E R 8. VITE HAVE TO HAND, per the last Home boat—29 Bale§ of the very latest ARTISTIC f4FBKHANGINGS, the Colourings and Designs of which are decided works of art. Ine'.ided in the shipment are Beautiful Friezes and Borders to match the Papers. I hold the largest stock of WALL PAPERS in I oath Canterbury Clients can therefore rely uponh lag a large variety of eich respective sort j to choose from. I J^-.^.^ __. HOUSE DECORATOR AND SIGN TJ/TT v AAT writer. l/V 1 I .iNI I \ Opposite Maii Office, § H XJLjkJV/J-M Barnete Street. ' P 0 Box 16. Telephone 65. 1901 MODELS JUST LANDED MAKT J MPRC VBMBNTS. COMBS AND SEE TEEM, pOUK GOOD SECOND!* HANI) CYCLES TO tE SOLD CHB\P. NO B.EASONABLE OFFER REFUSED :JOHN ORR & CO. ■■liiiaiiiilllMgiMMilllllMlWllWltllllßMWMin'~*'~^*'****- '^"*M">l* N.Z- CLOTHING FACTORY. WE have just concluded oar HALF-YEARLY STOCKTAKING and have thrown out a number of odd line?, which we have marked at prices that will effect a speedy clearance. =SEE THEM AT DOOE.= MEN'S HABD AND SOFT HATS AT Is EACH. MEN'S SOFT SHIRTS. A LABOE VABIBIY OF TIES, ALL REDUCED TO 6d& Is Men'a Leather Shoes 8s 6d, Men's Kid Shoes 10s 6d Women's Canvas? Shoes 3a 6d, Children's 2* 6d Men's Tan Shoes 6s 6d, Men's Tan Boots 15s. JNZ, CLOTHING FACTORY THE VEBDICr OP AUi PEACHCAL EIDERS IS IN FAVOUR OF RIDING BUILT with Butted Tubing, Short Heads, Narrow Tread Arch or Box Crown, or lln pitch roller Chains, overhanging chain wheelei Amy style Saddle, Handles, Obain, etc, ear, any height frame ; also duet proof throughout. ONI PRICE TO ALL—S2I GATES, LOWRY ANJi CO., Zealandia Cycle Works, BURNETT STREET, ASHBUBTON. COOPKR'SJSHEEP DIP. Facts for Sheepmen and Figures. 1. Britain in the great manufacturing centre of the Sheep Dips which are being pu&hed in this colony. 2. It is also the Country which subjects them to the haidest possible tests In aso, for nothing taxes the abiding properties of Sheep Dips bo severely as the WEATHER, and few dips there are that can withstand it, 3. The " ROYAL ;> is the Greatest Annual Sheep Show of the World and the .Representative Stock Gathering of the British lales. These three disconnected facts combine, however, In adding to the weighty gures of tho last Royal Show :— Total Prizes Won by Sheep ... ... ... 182 Cooper-Dipped Sheep Carried off ... ... . HO Balance, for division amoDgst all other Dips ... ... 22 ASALYSIB^ _ _^_ --—--—~---^--'™-*~-™-^^ j jseJond. ThlrT*~ToTaj7 COOPER ... | 5 | 61 | 55 19 140 Other Dips ». j_ 1 1 7 | 11 3 22 COOPER'S DIP thus secured 90 per cent of the Fikst Peizesloi? NINE TIMKS AS MANY &S ALL OTHF-R DIPS PUT TOGETHER. 125 Leadag Sheepmen exhibited, 104 practically voted for "COOPER." It is nearly the same with the Sheep owners the world over, who lasfc year 1899) used Enfficienb of '* CUOPKR " to dip aboat 200 Million Sheep An increase of nearly 25 Millions over the sales of th& previous year. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, [AGENTS. ~^~m^TiMF, : "1 "" "to"']le^ Reome in the Arcade. COMFORTABLE DveHiog Homj, cent- Apply to KJ rally situated In Moors Strut — Six vv * T. BULLOOK rooms, Verandah, Wanh Hoaiie at b»ok and MMMM-^M— ——~—. other coaveniencei. Owner removing fco REMOVAL NOTICE. Chrtetohurch. Apply A T. H. wEIIAMS, Boobeller, < *' BmWoK^±. SUtloner, etc«, h»« REMOVED bio buaineM FOR Tpr O UBE *pAINTING. to new premliSß in Eaafc Street, nexb door to J * I „ _ * „ , QIQNWRITING, "010, Messbh W. H. Collins k Cos. OIGNWRITING, JILiTO, You oan depend on ridding your children TRy j I^. JEJL X«•Gr « f i of worms with Wade'e Worm Figs, tho I ai>x ** ■" wonderful Worm Wokiwb - • tancbbd Ssbket.