The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5796

Ashburtoa ; Jfoiirsday, October 23, 1902

Price - One Penny

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Per Press —Isy Electric Telegraph OjlUA.ru, Oct. 22

At the Magistrate's Court to-day Joha Idle, alias Casey, alias John Grey, and Samuel Dunston were.charged with break ing into the Hampden Railway Station on October 16tn and stealing £49 14s 7d. The evidence showed that the accused were suspected and arrested, when first Dunstqn, then Idle confessed, and showed the police where the money was planted. It was all recovered except about £I. The accused pleaded guilty and were committed to the Supreme Court for sentence. , Wellington, Oct. 22 '

' Yesterday afternoon, Alwina Snaddon, aged two years, died suddenly after drink ing mirbane, a material used for scenting soap At the inquest to-day, it was shown that very little is known about this sub stance, and that it is not mentioned in the schedule of the Sale of poisons Act, although. essential oil of almonds, for which mirbane is a cheap substitute, is duly scheduled. A verdicb of accidental death was returned.

Nelson, Oct. 22.

Owing to the general election taking 1 place on the date fixed for the opening of the Agricultural and Pastoral Show, the committee has postponed the show till the 2nd and 3rd December, one week later. The date for receiving entries remains un altered. A letter was received from the Acting-Premier, promising to attend the show if possible 1

A Gang of Swindling Solicitors.

The Blackpool Bench had I efore them lately a highly important case in which Frank Cleveland Kiehards, who had several aliases, and Lionel Satiuder£on,were charged with fraud and forgery in the City of Lon don. Richards, whose real name was Red grave, had offices at 53 Eegent House, Kegeiit Street, London, and on the 18 b. of February was arrested for forgery and fraud, l>ut he escaped by butting a police officer in the stomach. Nothing was heard of him until a mouth or two ago, when he came to Blackpool, and along -with Saun derson took the Claremonfc College, a prival c school for gentlemen's sons. Saunderson acted as his assistant, and also, it is alleged, disposed of the stolen bank notes." Detective Willis, of the Metropoli tan police, said that on the 13th of Novem ber 1594, Kiehards was committed for four year?. He was one of a notorious gang, and he failed to report himself to the police alter leaving prison. The fraud for which. he was at present wanted was of great ex teut, embracing some £50,000 or £60,000. There were half-a-dozen persons in the gang, and most..of,,,them, were solicitors. Kiehards was'also* vranted on half-a-dozen, warrants all over the country. The prisoners were handed over td; Detective;' WilHs to convey them to London. The Magi strate complimented Detective Drabble, p£ the Blackpool force, on hia smartness in effecting the capture. A telegram froiia London states "that a warrant was applied for and grunted upon the information of Mr J. Banks Pitt man, a solicitor, for the arrest of Kedgrave and others upon charges Of conspiracy, forging leases, and obtaining large advances upon them from solicitors all over the country. The five other men who conspired with Eedgrave were tried in (March last, convicted, and received heavy sentences. The " Manchester Evening News " says:— The arrest of Eichards, alias Eedgrave, has had effects that will be felt for some time in Blackpool. His pupils were in the hab it of attending St Paul's Church, North Shore, and he himself read the lessons on Sunday week. His headmaster and the man who did practically all the school work was a gentleman named Eiley, who has not i*eceived his salary. The servants at the college are in a similar quandary. Kichards when arrested had only .£7O in the bank, and he was made bankrupt, a large part of the school-.'furniture' being seized by his creditors, several of whom are " hard Int." At the time of his arrest there was a loaded revolver in one of his drawers, and he begged to go upstairs, but the detectives would not permit him. On the railway journey the officers in charge carried loaded revolvers.



SHIPPING. npHE SEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers (for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakauui 5706 — To follow Euapehu* 7705 -■- „ Paparoa* 6563 — „ • Twin Screw. Fo# further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BHAW, SAVTLL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOE LONDON. BOYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, ** Teneriffe and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n N0v.13 *Athenic 12230 CKempson Well'n Dec. 11 Kuniara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffafc — „ •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers. Dunedin — 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; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, ' BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the Sale of Farms, Town Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive my ptompt and best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Fur niture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of.the, .county. Advances made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. | MONEY.—I have several sums awaiting investment. Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately during the week, and all kinds of Produce. Agent: Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and' Agency Company. Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tt LWAYS in Stock.—A first j\ class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. Notice of Removal. MR J. E~ BUN, HUBOEON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. » Telephone 956. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES V/ AND STOUT. Fobtt Peizb Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. " Private Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. TD ARNIN aH A M and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask For Thb IMPROVED- ZEALANDIA. TRY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers.



BUSINESS NOTICES. WILLIAM WOOD & CO MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHUECH. /"IASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBJ for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds] Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OFFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. ~~ASHBURTON HOTEL J. MULLAN. Proprietor. Z"iENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- V> tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 CENTRAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. \/| R A, WHITAKER, late manager of i\i Ashburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Mount Somers Hotel. W J A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING- Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to rece? ye Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best' Brands of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. HP HE first part of the above Hotel is now JL completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold water to Baths and Lava tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8277 '■ DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends for their kind patronage accorded to me during the past six months, and I hope by strict i attention to business to still receive a fair j share in the future. Nothing but the beat i wines and spirits kept. | N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on ] tap. J. DINEEN, LESSEE. 1 0 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to \ STOBEY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) P. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee, j .... i THIS popular Hotel is now under new I management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms are lofty and spacious. Night and day porters in attendance. Speight's Prize Ales on Draught. All Telegrams and Letters receive prompt attention. Telephone 795. Terms 8s per day; £2 2s per week. 230 Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-claas Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Ee^t Quality. Terms : 0a 6d per day j 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000*000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent. Reserves. Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty pans or nothing.



At the Local Option Poll. When you get inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives you two ipapers. BEAD THE LOCAL OPTIOK" PAPER VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly fcnderstand it. Now look at it. Don't hurry! Never mind the li^es at the very top of the paper. The only lines that concern you are the three which begin with; the words, S VOTE ... Run your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines ONLY, the line which ends with the word " CONTINUE." You don't want the licenses to continue, so Strike Out that line— and that line only. . Score every word of it out plainly, AND BE SURE THAT YOUB PENCIL DOES NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER LINE ON THE PAPER. * Your Paper will then look like this:— l^ete4haHhe4twibcr' of Licenses' existing! in the- District Cmtimw I Vote that the Number of Licenses existing in the District be Reduced I Vote that No Licenses be Granted in the District Don't put another mark on your paper. \- » In tho meantime, find out from the Registrar if your Name is on the Roll. All claims to vote 3.Q not reach the proper quarter, so make quite suro by personal enquiry. BUSINESS NOTICES. ( BUSINESS NOTICES



■TTOICE PEODTJCTION, SINGING, PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston. Havelock Street. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. Capital—One Million. riIHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial JL Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Keserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christcliurcb, TJ"AS a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season. Chesterfields and Covert Coats a specialty. Samples sent to any Address. Gentlemen's Mercery of every i description, and the LATEST- FASHIONS IN STOCK. ] INSURE NOW I WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1.600.000 HAS already been added to Policies in the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT," OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, I Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



BELFAST . AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS M A N I i U En M'iK THE BKST TTIOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CEOP -.-■■ I i i%j a..ri.a../ a> i A.ii \J t\ liis are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples oi soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch. ":jjm"~"~~ " 30000 ■ _^^||L COOKING j[^g?,/^3lyJ CS2> In Use in the Co i ony> Tjjgy burn ignite ■%^^™TZSSS*3F\~Z —"■! True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. J ' HBgßftj 1 Siting Keauired. ■ m &h4h£ tt «?»*w~^lF With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he ffH^Tly ' open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With IFll'imi"Tn T *^"jf . jff . cast iron or copper boilers. The copper ImSSmI I boilers are large and tin lined inside. \ ll^S^^U I mm^m^mmTTn Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all I tOM W^STjW uMHHHM I sizes, single or double. High or low pres- Sold by all Ironmongers from whom •P^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^"W Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKXOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin I c< Madam, do you love | | your children?" c | & —Shakespeare. f ♦*• . T «♦ Then your first care will be to provide them with <£♦ X v a reliable food for their proper growth ajid % £* nourishment during their childhood. The best *|* »|* food that can be obtained is y I AULSEBROOK'S f ! MILK ARROWROOT I | BISCUITS | £* Fed regularly^ on these Strengthening Biscuits, & your children will grow up healthy and happy. % | SOLD EVERYWHERE. | ? f\A or /Wsebroo^'s lV|lllc i\rrowroot Biscuits | AND " COLOMBO " T E A S. —o— AH GROCERS,



BUSINESS NOTICES, There's No Place Like - - - STRANGE'S - - - For FURNITURE. ■ ix» ' "POSSESSING the Completest and most up-to-date Steam Furniture Factory in New Zealand, we are in a position to execute all orders for Furniture entrusted to us in the most satisfactory style. The Cheapest and the Best way to furnish is to patronise the actual Manufacturers, and obtain your Furniture from the Factory Direct. We furnish all kinds of Dwellings from basement to attic in any style desired, from the plain and homely to the costly and luxurious, and we are now constantly executing commissions for Furniture received from all parts of the colony. Estimates and full particulars post free on application to any address. For Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, !and Glass, &c, &c. We are unrivalled in New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. We own Venetian Blind, Bedding, and Wire-Mattress Factories, and supply all these goods of the very first quality at very reasonable prices. If you reside too far from Christchurcn to come and see us, you should "Drop us & Line," and transact your business with us by letter. I STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE HOUSE FCENISHBES, CHRISTCHUKCH. I R^c i x you free yourself from all Tyre troubles r 1 ! t *tkr and worries. , h /9|| Rv^ _i "%* 1 These Durable Tyres can be relied ||>ck \> fCZ. tAi on ior Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all ffgjlj fy3s3f t 5 tjj " classes arid"conditions of roads • IBvsi %%-\ BEWARE OF ISVHTATIONS. ■ ' I V^-O> XX \ ,J- The Dunl°P Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., ||gi \\'^ Aixl at Melbouriie, fc>auey, Aaelaide, Perth,anil Brisbane. i ' . Wire Netting! 'Wire Netting! X ' :,; ■ :'■ I ■ .; .'. i . ■ W' E have just landed "Ex Authenic," 20,000 yards Wire Netting, allj'.sizes andall guagea. Sheep Netting (centre strand). PIG NETTING, FOWL NETTING, CHICK NETTING, BIBD NETTING, FETJIT TREE NETTING. Prices from One Penny per yard- Hurdles Gates, Barb Wire, Plain Wire, Iron Standards, Stakes, Posts, Etc., always in Stock. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants, Sawmillers. I SMOKE ONLY' NE W VENUS. \ A PJSBFKCT TOBACCO,



Tiie Gratitude of an Ashburton Citizen Heartily Expressed for the Public Good "Gratitude/ says an old writer,'is the music of the heart when its cords are swept by kindness.' Many a heart string has been touched in Ashburton under just circumstances as those surrounding the case of Mrs Tutty, and many are they, i whose gratitude is so great that a descrip | tion attempted in words fails, because cold print cannot express feelings. Mrs Tutty, who resides in Oxford Street, Hampstead, this town, greatly acknowledges benefit from' The Little Conqueror' in the fol lowing words. I have nothing but good to say of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. In the first place I used them myself for a weak and aching back. This trouble was chronic with me, but these pills cured me. I have been quite free of this pain ever since taking them. Seeing how they acted in my case I gave them to my daughter, who is just fourteen, and who was suffering from aches. and paio3 all Over her, most particularly about the back. lam pleased to say that they proved most beneficial in her case as well. Friends of mine who complained of pains in the back have also used these pills, and they each one say that Doan's Back ache Kidney Pills have cured them of these pains. They seem to suit them all. I got the pills at the Ashburton Drug Co's store: Do not be satisfied with any imitation of Doan's Pills. Eemembor -it was Doan's ' Backache Kidney Pills winch Mrs Tutty lecommends, and if you suffer as she and her friends did you want the same remedy. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per ho? (six boxes 16s 6d), or will be posted- on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, McCleiman Co., 7G Titfc Street, Sydney, N.S.W. But be sure they are Doan's.



Tailoring.—Mr Banim, representing Strange and Go's famous Tailoring Depart ment, (and who is one of the firm's smartost cutters) will visit Ashburton on Saturday, 25th inst., and may be consulted between 1 p.m. aud 6 p.m. at Strange and Co's Agency, Burnett street (Mr Sandrey). As the Ashburton Show eventuates early in November Ashburtou residents who may be thinking of ordering new suits etc., for that occasion and for the coming carnival week should place their orders as soon as possible now. It is worthy of remark that Strange and Co. are having a select range of full suitings exhibited at their Ashbur* ton Agency, iv addition to the usual range of samples.—Advt. The Peerless Incubators are the Greatest moneymakers for the poor man, rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, and each means a profit with hardly I any work. Send for our catalogue. We, sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoa real assistance when.you need it. The .advice and help of our expert'always at ' your service. We keep the best of every* , thing for the poultry yard.—AdYt*.