The Ashburton Guardian.

Tol xxl No. 5761

Ashburtou : Friday, September 12, 1902

Price - One Penny

The General Election.

United I'ross Ass< ciation -Hy Electric . Telegraph—Copyright. DuNEDtN, September 10 The "Workers' Political Committee met to-night, when the following candidate! for Parliament were nominated by a majo rity of the Workers' Union, and declared the Committee's selections for the general election:—Dunedin, Messrs A. Millar, J. F. Arnold, and A. E. Barclay; Port Chal mers, Mr E. G. Allen.

The Australian Drought.

A GLOOMY HCTUBE,

(From the Devonport (Tas.) " Post.") In the northern states, hundreds of miles of pastoral country have been denuded of vegetation, and not a hoof of stock now remains, the far western cattle and sheep stations being alike deserted by man and beast. Tear by year the rigors and severity of the drought have increased, and their effects are shown to be more and more apalling. The financial losses, which hare fallen upon the pastoralists and the state* generally, may be counted by millions, and even then the extent of the mischief only begins to be apparent, for the detraction of herds and flocks has been so enormous thafe the resultant losses are placed almost beyond calculation. Nori6 the evil confined to the pastoral country, for the agriculturist has suffered relatively as severely as the squat ter, of whose herds and flocks, for the most part, nought but the bones remain. The land lies untilled by reason of the drought, aud even where it has been cultivated and sown the crops have failed, and the country side, ,bare of vegetation, with not a leaf of green grass showing anywhere, is given over to the blackness of desolation and despair. Many a sturdy- farmer after years of toil and hardship, during ■which. he has bravely battled to make a home for himself and his family, has had, in the last year or so of this cruel drought, to give in to the inexorable fate which has pursued him during a suc cession of years of famine, and to acknow ledge himself finally beaten—his money, credit, perchance friends even, all gone. Eloquent of the great silent, suffering west era country, was the cartoon, published in a loading Australian journal the other day, depicting an old sundowner, with along flowing beard and snow white locks, reclin ing with folded arms against a gaunt with- . ered tree on a barren plain, illumined by the glare of the setting sun. His sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, and attenuated limb* bespoke plainly the ravages of starvation. Around him were to be seen the bleached j bones of a score or more animals, the only i signs of life being the vulture-like crows hopping about at his feet, and expectantly waiting to dart up'»n him in the final honr of his dissolution and anguish to peck his eyes from their sockets. It scarcely need ed the lettered Uind around his cabbaee tree hat to denote that the artist's fancy bad therein sought ro illustrate the desperate position of the pastoral in dustry in the far w<»st.. Ruin, desola tion, aud deaih reign supreme leneath ■ ; the sway of the fearful drought fiend.

A Sensational Balloon Voyage

A note in a recent number of "The British Journal of Hiotography" gives a brief account of a balloon voyage of

a very uncomfortable nature that was made by Dr Miethe in company with Lieutenant Hildebrand. The account, which, is taken from the " Photographisches Wochedblatt," states that the ascent was made at Tegelin the afternoon, at 3 o'clock, and the balloon came to earth at half-past; 6 between Nieder-Fiuew and Liepe. At the ascent the balloon passed first through a mist, and then suddenly into a thunder cloud. Aftir attaining a height of 200 metres, the balloon was suddenly carried to an altitude of 2000 metres, and then aa suddenly fell half that distance, while the storm was proceeding, but although the travellers did not see the lightening they were deafened by the , thunder, and pelted with rain, hail, and sleet. In their rapid leaps and plunges the j car was frequently on a level vith the I balloon, and the tow-rope above their heads. The violent rocking of the car also added to th« tlanger. Watches were not thought of, but according to the barograph this frightful experience must have lasted half an°hour, when, through loss of gas pressure, the balloon fell from a height of 2200 metres upon a dense wood of beeches, but for wfnjeh fhe travellers would probably (have lost iheir lives. One of them descend ed by a .rqpe, and brought help from the villagers at!4eppe,



SHIPPING. mHE NEW 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 Whakatfne 5715 Auckland Sept. 16 Paparoa* 6563 — Oot. 4 Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Wakanui 5706 . -- To follow Euapehu* 7705 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



BUSINESS NOTICES. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT" AT Fairfield Freezing Works. " Also, — WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas- Gengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriife and Plymouth. Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart Well'n Septll Aotea 6384 A. Lowden — Oct. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n Oct. •Athenio 12230 CKempson — Nov. •Gofchio ' 7755 W. Kidley Well'n * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS.



Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. r| HE following unsolicited Testimonial » by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Mastertony August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you j this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every knows, one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look Very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. I-Le brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I-took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this.—l remain, .yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messes Fletcher Bros., and Shearman Bros., Ashburton.



TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Wesbport and Greymouth-—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. , NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-' ment in Christchurch papers. \ Donedin — 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, Aejent, Ashburton, I



C. PANNELL. TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christahurch, HAS 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 description, and the LATEST FASHIONS IN STOCK.



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 parciculars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally eaßy — NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive oilers 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, EVERT 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 j 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, J ASHBURTON.



Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. FundsJExceed £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. 6



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Notice of Removal. MB J. "iT BAIN, HURGEON DENTIST, Has Eemoved to WardeH's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956.



S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWATS 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.



INSURE NOW | WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600 000 HAS alreii-y heen 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.



COOKING RANGES. TDABNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. - A GENTLEMAN in good social and J3L financial position -wishes to correspond •with refined and educated young lnc!y, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, Buch as those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. TEY the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Kapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. ,



WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. WHY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goodß, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's,Tanered street. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany Established, 1859. . Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. , Paid up Capital and Reserves, .£400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. AND SHEEP.



TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTOX AND Surrounding District. "¥TTE Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season.



NICOLL BROS, ASHBUETON. T. H. Undbill E. Undkill T. H. UNDRILL & CO. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMEES TANCEED STEEET, ASHBUETON EVEET EEQUISITE ON HAND. Polislied Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt



For CYCLING SHOES, GO TO H. Pannell, Bootmaker and Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christchurch. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS And every description of Athletic Shoes made to order and in stock. Write for instructions for self measurement PIT GUABANTCED.



MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S , BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MAEKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. j Agents for Ashburton—-Messrs Shbab man Bros.



WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHUIICH. /^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURIW OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY.



ST. GEORGE JAMS, " Potted and Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM. Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. Smoke New Venus



Support Local Industry, Save 2£o»ey, And^Ensure a Comfortable Fireside by using Mount Somers Coal. IyjOUNT SO3ORS COAL IS THE Best and the Cheapest Household Coal, bar none, of all the Coals found on \ the Eastern divide of the Middle Island. JOSHUA TUCKER. WILLIAM R. HYDE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. (Next Ashburton Club), WHOLESALE and retail Tinware Manufacturer, Etc Tinsmith, Gas fitter, Bellhanger, Locksmith, Gunsmith, - and Wellsinker. Sole agent for Nicholas Celebrated Ball Bearing Windmill.



BUSINESS NOTICES? A Sweetmeat that is also nourishing and sustaining is always acceptable alike to men, women, and children, particularly to those who cannot take nourishment in the usual forms and shapes in which it is offered to them. is rich in nutriment, and contains nil the valuable elements of the Cocoa Bean. ■ Sold Everywhere in Id., 3d. aqd 6d. Packets. ASK FOR /^ulsebrook's Eating Chocolate



WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLTNG WHEAT OFFICE IN ARCADE; Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORNSAOKB SUPPLIED. C* O TCTHTTVIY^ done on farmers 1 fjrltlblllNvX ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager.



i iiiir . m _ cooking fe^=HS% RANGES ijfcJj^j^CLJLSa^i— ■■——«Sj *n sen tne Colony. They burn Lignite '1 _J tesa^Bigj 'er—r -"■w^*"f True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. "' a^AiiS| SJSp^g * Setting Eeauired. m * Vamg&jmeM H ' With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he I^^^^Jln <^^^^S^ open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With iFwMWfcilllJ L^€»«**^ ■ cas^ ron or COPPer boilers. The copper IkKHUI H **3^*<^ s boilers are large and tin lined inside. \ fRJEEESfn a —^—» Repairs are a minimum. Made in all miM RT^^^lfrl IH^^IHBEB-. sizes, single or double. High or low pres- WSSgBm*****n£SSSSSSSmSS^M Bold by all Ironmongers from whom '■ *^^^^^^Ht Catalogues can be obtained, or from the inakere, H. E. SHACELOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS 'MANURES, ARE THE BEST TTIOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEE CROP SPECIAL MANURES 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. OmEBBUBY FBOZBN MEAT AKD DAIRY PBODUOB E&POBT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchurch.



SMOKE ONLY NEW V EN U S. A PERFECT TOBACCO.



The NZ. Farmers' Co-opera tive Association of Canter bury, Ltd. Offices, Warehouse and Grain Stores, West Street, Ashburton. EVERT description of Merchandise and Farmers' Requisites at lowest rates. Stock, Grain, Land, Wool, etc., sold on commission either privately or by Public Auction. Amongst others we have the following properties for Sale by Private Treaty. Kyle District ... 1100 Acres Mayfield ... 872 acres, leasehold Mayfield ... 987 „ Haekthorne ... 2440 „ Ashburton Forks 140 „ Wheatstone ... " 262 „ Rangitata ... 650 „ , Hinds ... 1800 „ I Hinds ... 1500 „ Coldstream ... 500 „ Coldstream ... 350 .l Ealing ... 595 „ Westerficld ... 336 „ Springburn ... 370 „ Springburn ... 495 „ T. F. GIBSON Manager j~I V IS THE 1 JU I. best bbS? STARCH USE NO OTHBK Procurable from all Grocers and Store- \ keepeis throughout the colony.



BUSINESS NOTICES There's No Place Like STRANGE'S For FURNITU-RE. "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.



i 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 Christchurch to come and see us, you should " Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by letter. STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE BOUSE FCENISHEES, CHEISTCHUEGH.



j&--&': By Riding Wk v^ y°u ree yourself from all Tyre troubles •> f T^es© Durable Tyres can be relied M i |I^l on *or Twelve Months' Hard Riding on all | *j classes and conditions of roads. .; . . ... . | V^S . nl'i'S BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. > 8 fti X?^"^^^\ '''■* he uni °P Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., \]fi^%v\\ 12a Lichiisld S'.rcet. C!irlstchurc!i,N.Z- %^^ \^ ?•' Ami at Melbouriie, fcyiii.ty. AnelaitlL-, rerih,iiii<l Brisbane. ■ ii>i ■Hii'i imiiniiiii i'mii i»»ini» Him in it it r-r ~-*— -~-»^<^~ stw* .■<



Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, (The Well Known Boot Shop) TTTAS just opened up a THOUSAND Pairs of the very latest American and English Boots and Shoes. Such a SPLENDID assortment has never before been seen in Ash burton. They are just the class of Boot you require, something neat and pretty, and every pair is GUARANTEED to give satisfaction. Remember that MELLOR Sells HUNDREDS of Pairs of Boots and Shoes every week, i that is the reason why he can Sell so much CHEAPER than any other Boot Firm va. i Ashburton. NOW IS YOUR TIME To IV. We can supply you with any class of Boot you require. Tou get your pick from Thousands of Pairs at that well-known Boot Shop— . | MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE THAVE FOE SALE — SEVERAL GO^D F ARM S In the Ashburton County, i Amongst them being— , | 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivides, Trell 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house -of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, ate 63 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Porks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, liouse, stable, and 476 „ Spring by m, improvement, chaff house, well fenced and Watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleuch, subdivided, house, stable woolshed stable; all in good order 404 Acres, Elgin, heavy and light land, 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, subdivided, well watered; house, Tancred Street, Ashburton stable, shed and sheep yards 900 Acres, Fairfield, thoroughly improved 1800 Acres, Newlands; spAdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and granary . \ paddocks ;12 stall stable and chaff 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alford Forest Eoad i grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin I 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds • j 1 roomed house, stable, trap house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds !' 660 Acres, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae » , I five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauriston, well fenced, subdi ' woolshed, sheep yards, etc vided, land of good quality, stable, 4 545 Acres near Pendarves, subdivided, roomed house, thoroughly improved well watered, house, grain store, and 500 Acres, Westerfield all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstream., Hinds 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Ruapuna, subdivided, well country watered,-with house, stable, alack- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly lm- i smith's shop proved ' 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms ' land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap housej House, Stables, land all necessary 1.693 Acres, Rangitata improvements, D. THOMAS, !! Ashburton j



TUSSiCURA. THE GREAT THROAT AND LTJUf HEALER. T^T© greater foolishness can. be imagined J_% than t&e neglect of those trivial ail ments to whi(&A"rery person is liable, and I which frequently 'develop into serious disease. While there &&zsg a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches theory seat of the trouble and renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumonia should obtain a hold on the system, buis* the same time the danger of delay is so I evident that it should be unnecessary tp I emphasise its importance. Bememb^r, I TUSSICUEA will cure the worst cough, or | cold immediately and permanently. I Price 2s 6d per bottle. I Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer ;| S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Obtainable from aj Chemists and Store keepers thuougho Jz thQ colony. The Peerless Incubators aTe the Greatest moneymakers for the poor niaZ*> rich man farmer, housewife, or anyone else. Ducks, chicks, geese or turkeys, find a ready sale, j and each, one means a profit with hardly ' any work. Seed for our catalogue. We sell on cash or time payments, and can give yoareal assistance when you need it^,The advice and help of our expert always »t your service. We keep the best of every thin for the poultry jard.—Advt. ' Have any op youb Neighboues Told ■You that the Greatest Sile of Reliable Cycles ever held in New Zealand is under way at John Oek and Co.'s, sole New Zea lnnd agents for the celebrated easy running Waverley Cycles. In order to celebrate the sale of 1000 Waverley Cycles, John Orb and Co. are offering, six Ladies' and six Men's Machines at the extremely low price i of J216 10s, complete with lamp and bell. I These are not old nio&el-machines, but the Latest 1902 Waverleys, and as this offer i only remains open for two weeks you cannot afford to delay. The Waverley is ! no new machine of which you know nothing but one that has stood the test of time and \veak, and there are hundreds of Waverleys in use at the present time which. have been ridden by theirfortunate owners many thousands of miles^over all kinda ef couutrv, good and bad, at a cost of next te nothing for repairs. Bear this in mind, the sale only lasts two weeks.}