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Malls close for bhe following places as under, subject bo bhe necessary alterations — THURSDAY, May 22 For United Kingdom, etc, via TeneriflV, specially addressed per Rangatirs, ab 6,20 am For Northern Ports and Westport, par Rebomahane, at 6 30 pm FRIDAY, May 23 For Northern Ports and Westport, also Australian States'and South Africa, per Westralia, ab 10 31 a m

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United Press Aasooiation-r*By Electric Telegraph Dunedin. May 21 Todav'e saler—Bendigo 1453<1,1&) ; Enter prise 27s ; Firsb Chance 2s 9d ; Halfway House 8i 6tf; Junction Eleotrio 22s 6d ; Olrig 2_s 51.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1902.

Thk enquiry into the death of the young woman who died at the hospital on Monday morning discloses certain facts which render further investigation into the cause of this sadden death of a young, and apparently healthy woman, absolutely necessary. It is at all times painful to tbe press to refer to matters which may bave a personal or private bearing, but the circumstances that have been brought to light in con* nection with the death referred to, aro of such a character that, in the public in terest, tbe caaeoannotend at the inquest. The evidence at the inqaest showed that the young woman had recently been living at Patterson's boarding house ; tbat she had lately had a mis carriage, and that she had been taking medicine given to ber by a man whose name she positively refused to reveal, for the purpose of bringing it on. It was further stated that a bottle was fuund, which had contained the medi cine taken by the deceased—but the label had been scratched off. The post mortem disclosed that the lungs showed very recent congestion, the covering of the intestines was more or less inflamed, and there were " huge patches of congestion at the base of the stomach," aud tbe conclusion drawn from these appwanaes was tbat death resulted from iiißammation of the bowels, and tbat tbe peritonitis started from the uterus, and was caae.d by a miscarriage. The verdict of the jury that death w*s caused by medicine given by s person name unknown was practically one cf manslaughter, and no doubt the police will fo'low thjfc matter up and endeavour to bring the offender to jastide. Our chief object in dealing with this painful aff>ir however, Is to point out the remarkable resemblance between the circumstances surrounding thii death and tint of another young woman who died last October, The latter also lived at Pater* son'sboardinghouse,where she wastaken ill; ihe hid a miscarriage j she hid been supplied with medicine by a man whose name did cot tran pire, and a certain bottle had been thrown out of tbe window. The postmortem showed tbat there was intense conges* tion at tbe base of one lung, and the lower portion of tho stomach was con siderably congested. In that pass one doctor considered that •' death resulted from acute congestion of the lung' and another said that •« death was due to an irritant poison—probably phos phorus." The singular resemblance between tb>se two cases is altogether too marked to admit of the theory of co-incidence. It seem? to us that there is sufficient evidence to show a connection between the causes which have led to these lamentable fatalities. Both of these unfortunate girls bave gone to their graves without indicating tbe miscreant who sent them there, but everything points to the conclusion that the same person is concerned in esch case. It is the duty of the police to run him to earth;

Local and General

WXATHKB FOBBOAST— Captain Ed win wires: —Gales soon from between weib aud southwest and soubh glass rise; very cold,

Psbsokal —We are pleased to hear thab Mr H. McSherry, of Ashburton, has been admitted as a barrister of the Supreme Court, on the motion of Mr Dougalt- We wish our fellow townsman every success in his profession.

iMrORTBD Wheat and Flour -Mr P Virtue, manager of the Northern Milling Company, Auckland, telegraphs that the American whea': and £hur in the mail steamer is not for his firm

Firb Brigade -The annual inspection of theAshtarton Fire Brigi.de, plant, eto, by tr c Borough Oouuol', will bakeplaoe tomorrow evening at 730pm, at the Burnett Street Station.

Rklioiok ahd Patriotism—Lasb night tia Rev G B Inglis delivered the third of a series of addresses to young peop'e in the Preebyt rhn Church, when there was a good attendance. The wbjaot for bhe evening Was ' RiUgionand Patriotism,'and bhe address w-is listened bo wi.h muoh appreciation by those p-esent

Cap-AIH T oxer.—Captain Ticker, who came with the returning Sixth Contingent, intends going back to South Africa to join the Tenth to aboub a fortnight..—Dr O'Neill, Dunodln, of the Sixth Contingent, nays a high triba c to Captain Fred Tucker, of Ashburton who had fjrmerly been a^ sub* altorn in the Third Contingent. He jdned ihe 8 x;h in Afrioa, having been wounded at Rhenoster K>p while with bhe Third, and had a very trying experience, being left on the field bhe whole day and half the night. Captain Tnoker was one of the most popular officers of the column, and had charge of the Oiago men, who would bave followed him anywhere. Dr O'Neill de. scribed the oaptaln as having a particularly good eye for country, and aa being conspicu ous for ability, both in camp and la tho field.

P_bs*»nal— Messrs Orboa Stevens (general I m«M>g«r) and H C Satchell (manager of the V Ghristohuroh branch) of the National Mutual t Life lueur.nce Company were in Ashburton I today I

A Fatai. Falls—A Masterton telegrsm states that a girl named Nellie Davis, eight years of ag*-, was returning 'from school O- Tuesday on a wajjgor, when she fell eff and the hind wh&td went ovor her head. Death waa Instantaneous.

_.X A____om Loak—Tbe Timaru Botough Council hss reoeived , word frcm the Treasury that their application for a loan for the erection of abattoirs has been granted, the rate of loreresb being £& per cent, the loan to extend over a period of forty-one year**

HOOKBY—The hookey maboh Ashburton v Rakaia, irranged lor tomorrow, has been postponed owing to the inability of the litter Club to get a team together. Arrange meats are being made for the local Club to play three matches in Christohuroh on June. 3rd, and in view of these fix ures a practice match will be played en the oval tomorrow, oommf nc'ng at 2.30 p.m.

Thb Count* Baso—The Ashburbon County Brass B.nd has volunteered to play ab bhe Window Bports Meeting ot the Prince of Wales B rrhday, and the Sports 0 mmit'ee hit* accepted tho cffar. The Seoretary of the B*nd has received!* letter from Mr Jib a S udholme, junr, Coldstream, congratulating tho B*nd on their recent performances ab bhe races, and enclosing a eueque for £5 ss,

( »if UAav—We regret to have to chronicle the death of Mr Adam Jaokson, of Ealintr, one of the oldest residents of th.3 oouniy. Mr Jackson came to New Zealand In 1865, taking up pastoral work in Canterbury, firsb with Mr C*reri 1 and then wibh Messrs Bruoe and McFarlane ab B%nglors. In 1875 Mr Jaokson settled ab Ealing, where he has been ever s'me engaged in sheep dealing. He leaves a widow, bwo sons and bwo daughters, one of bhe sons being Mr William Jaokson of this tow-\ The funeral takes pl«e to.morrow, leaving bis late res Hence, Ealing, ab bwelve noon for tbe Hinds cemetery.

A Fin for Ashburton's Tbade —Ac a social tendered te the r«tlring Mayor of Timarn (&t O N. Nt »clnto*-h) the toast of the * Harbour Board ' was proposed by Councillor Guinness, who took the oppor tunity to express the opinion thab the Harbour Board should, if possible, make a rod notion in the harbour does, when they would command the whole of the shipping from tbe Waltakl to the Ash burton. Mr Macintosh, as a member of the Harbour Bo**rd, replying to the toast, said he would like to ' go the whole hog ' and make tbe port a free one.

The Qoebnsland Drought—l I had a little 1 nd in Central Queensland until the drought starved me out," said an able bodied man who appeared wibh his wife and young child b fore the Benevolent Institution Trustees at Wellington last week and asked 'or temporary relief. They had been a week in the city, and ware des titute. On the voyage across the wife, who had £17 In the bosom of her drees. lost tho money overboard while suffering from sickness.

KvLß—Tho first monthly social and musical evening of the Kyle Mutual Improvement Association was held on Saturday. There was a !a»*ge abtendance of members, and also a number of visitors, Mr Lambie, President, in the chair, Ihe minutes of previous meebing being read-by the Secretary, Mi=s Md raith and confirmed, the President delivered a short address, after which a ballot was taken for plareß by members, eioh member drawing a number, such number indicating his or her place on the programme for the tveniog, at eaoh member present most contribute an item song, reading, or to the evening* entertainments The programme was carried out mosb sabisfno'orily; After supper— prepared by the Udles—bhe moating broke up,after spending a very enjoyable evening.

The Dairy Slave Question -As a contribution to the *' dairy slaves" contro versy, the following figures, compiled by a school teacher on the WestCowt of the North Island, In regard to milking done by 8->me pupils at his sahool, will no doubt be found of interest;— No. 1,13 ye.rs of age.mllks 6 oi 6 :ows morning an* evening, walks four miles to school} No. 2, 7 years milks 3 cows mornintr and evening, walks two miles to school; No, 3, 8 years milk* 3 cows morning and evening, w.i!k* 2 miles to school; No 4, 10 years, milks 4 oows, morning and evening, walks half a mile to school; No. 5, 12 years, milk. 5 cows morning and evening, walks half a mile to school; No. 6 13 years, milks 4 cows morning and evening, walk* half a mile to school; So. 7 13 years, milk* 5 oows in the morning, rides one mile and a quarter to school; No 8, 14 years, milks 5 caws morning and evening, rides one mile and a quarter to school.

Nonas to Cyclists —We would remind cur readers that the Oheapast and Besb Shop iv Ashburton for Second hand Cycles, Cyole Repairs, and all rrqutrements In bhe cycling line is R. D. Johnstons Rudge*Whitworth Cycle Agency, Burnett Sbreeb.

Any of our readers requiring a lamp of any description should pay Messrs Fiaboher Bros establishment a visit, as they have jusb opened up an immense shipment ot lamps of all kinds, which fchey have marked ab the lowest payable prioes. Their window display will give you an Idea of bhe iargefabock bhey oarry

As Good as New,—Messrs Oates, Lowry and 00. have now a very large stock of Second hand Bicycles for sale. The machines look as good as new, having been ail thoroughly overhauled, re-enamelled, re plated, etc, eta.

News in Brief.

The Ghristoburc'i Meat Company want butchers far Islington and Smithfield. Messrs Frledlander Bros will hold a clear, ing sale ot horses, ettele, implements, etc, at fiighb ink on account of Mrs M A Davis, (who is leaving for tho North Island), tomorrow, Thursday

Mr L H Tempero announces thab he has opened a drapery establishment In Tailored Street, where he is selling drapery aud clothing ab bargln prioes.

M Farman's alcohol worked Panhard motor oar won a race from Paris to Arras, averaging forty miles an hour

Mr 0 liHly white, who was taken to Eng land charged wibh having committed the Oolohesber murder, is ab present iv Tacoma (Washington, U.H). visiting bis friends. It is his intention to return to Wellington.

By a sbrsnge coincidence^ both the pipes conveying the Lyttelton water supply through the tunnel, bnrsb on Siturdiy night, aud ib was nob until Suaday that tbe supply was restored.

Mary Sohlppan, who was acquitted on a charge of murdering her sister ab Towitts, South Australia, denies that she is married to Gusbave Nitschke, as reported in the Adelaide • Adrerblser,'

By an Order in Council gaj^bted P» Mon day nfc.hf', ib c provided that Longman's New Z island Readers may be used in any public school.

Mr D Ihotnis will Fel on acounb of Mrs Furz\ ab her residence, Carter's Terrace, Tlnwa'd, en Wednesday, Mvy 23-h, bhe whole of her valuable housebouid furni ture aud effects,

The c'ghth visit of the Polypathia Medical Institute to _ ghburbon is announc ed forFrid.y afternoon, May 28rd, from 2 pm bill 8 pm, and on Saturday, Mty 24bb, from 9 am until Ipm. The consulting rooms are ab Mr Moffabt's Commercial Hotel.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold oumlves responsible tot op-loo* »_prMie<s by oar 6orreiFooi"*_ti

BAD ROADS.

ITO THB BDITOR. Sm,—l would like, through yourcolumoß, ,to draw the attention of the Borough i i authorities to the really bad state of the road on bhe corner of bhe North E%sb Town Belt* During the reoeub bad weabher lb has bean in a disgraceful state, and almost im passable for vehicular traffic. 1 have been told that ib is t_ trite a common occurrence to see Carts driven along tbe footpath to avoid the worst parts of the road. For a distance of tome six or seven chains ihi Belt has not been formed there, and in oonsrqaeaoe U always iv a bal state in web weather. I believe thab measurements and levels have been b'ken, but ibis hi.h time something more than that is done. Ib would be weil It a few Of the Councillors would bake a look round the locality and see for themselves how bidly it is in need of immediate attention.— I am, eto, A Ratipavsr

PROHIBITION

TO THB EDITOR. Sin,—ln reaiicg your valuable paper of the 17oh inst, I notice that we are to have quite a flo Mog of prohibtti >n orators within the nex'-i few months. Now, sir, without wLhlog to detract from the good work tbab the parby may have d -ne, I think lb is quite time the tradesmen of Ashburton pub their foot don n on this fadi Speaking from know ledge, I say without fear of contradiction, that everywhere this childish prohibition bobby baa been tried the business of the place has been paralysed,—Clutha, where total prohibition was passed, and Sydenham, where 1 think aboub three houses were closed, are now about) the slowest shows in NewZtatand. I have had a convert a'ion with two of tbe Lading botelkeepers of Ashburton, aud I am Informed bhat if one hotel had the whole of the boarder trade of this town, ib would not be able to txisb j without the license. Now, sir, what a beautiful plaoe this model bown of Ashbnrbou would be wibh not a decent house for a vis t r to stay In, that is, of course, allowing thab the law was oarried oub bo bhe letter, whioh law, we all know, is more hoaored in bhe breach than the observance. Again, sir, look ab bhe injustice of bhe matter. The Committee eltotei by the people at the last election insisted on Certain Improvements being made to the licensed premise-, bo wit, the rebuilding of one ab a very l*rge cost. Now, I mainbain, sir, bhat bo bake away a license io a case of this sorb almosb before bhe building is completed, would be bare. f.Oid robbsry. No mat or woman has a right to vote another's property away witho b compensation, and to do so is as bad as putting your hands into a man's packet), and robbing him of the contents thereof. I think that the sooner this No Lknnse twaddle Is knocked on bhe head bhe better it will be for the county at large.—l am, etc., No HUMBJGi

Magisterial

ABHBURTON-WEDSEBDAY.

(Before Messrs W H Collins aud R Alcorn, JsP) ALLEGED ASSAULT William Choat was charged with assault* ing Edward Shoard Ob the apploktion of Mr Crisp the case was adpuMod till to morrow week DRUNKENNESS Martin Lsffay was charged with being drunk in Moore streeb yesterday, Accused wai fined 5s PROHIBITION ORDER A prohibition order was granted against a resident, bo take effect iv the Ashbarton County for the usual term STONE THROWING Eva Soott was charged with tbat on May 7 ehs threw stones to the danger of one Mrs A MoOonnell, also tbat on the s*mo date she used imuHng language to the said Mrs McOonneJl

— O'owe gave cvi iencs bha6 he was one •f a wedding p»rty on May 7 They were Isaving Devane's Hotel. Whan Witness was tarns distance from the hotel he saw the acou»ed throw something ab the cab in whioh the party v • c M*ry Crowe said she was a waitress ab tha Railway R freshments Room*, and knew the aocused, Ou May 7th she wis in the o-b wibh the rest of the party when a stone struck her, whioh she thought waa thrown by accused. There was another yonog woman with accuseds Ernatt Cryseil, cabman, said he was driving tbe wedding party on the day in q.esb'on, Hoard tho stones strike the oib, but did noteee who threw (hem.

To aocused—Did no- elaokeo down so that aocused could throw the stones, This was bhe oasei

Ella Weimar, questioned by the aosuser 1, said she saw bhe anoased throw dusb at the cab, Heard no bad language. Sfergeanb R.riow said there had been several complaints aboub both of these girls knocking about the town night and d«y, The polioo had spoken to them several tinms.

The accused elected bo give evidence on her own behalf, and said bhab Mrs MoOonnell always Insulted wi'ues-j m she passed, but they were nob interfering with ber when the assault oompl.lned of was said to have taken plaoe.

The Bench adviied bhe accused to in and her ways, A fine ot 5r aud witnesses expenses would be imposed, aud if she oame before bhe Courb again she would be severely dealb with.

FOOTBALL.

A committee meeting of the Pirates Foot ball Club waß held in Mr Claridge's rooms On Friday evening lasb. There was a full attendance present, and the captain occupied bhe chair. A letter from the Sports Association was reoeived re notice for use of oval. It was deoided to accept the As sociation's t inns. The C-ptatn reported thab F Fox, a prominent player of the team, had broken bis leg In the match ou Thursday, It was deoided te start a subscription list for his benefit, and bhe seoretary was Instructed bo apply for a close day to tha Sports Association, when two m itch as will be played, and tho procaed? denoted to the benefit fund, Messrs MoAuiiia, Welch, Graham, Chlidf, Whelan, and J Fitzgerald were elected members of bhe Ciub. Final arrangements were made re match with Timaru, ab Timaru on Thursday next, and the meeting terminated.

The following will represent bhe Pirabes Club In bhe Senior Flsg match with Timaru at Timaru on Thursday next;—D WrhOo, J Lyuskey, F Wi'soo, D Fergus, McGregor, W Fitzgerald, D Friedlander, A Fi'z^erald, M Fuggerald, Cullen, Reid, Pritch-rd, Thr*lkeld, Woods, add W Burns j Emerg,— J Fitzgerald, W Lewi-, Galverhouse Whelan, Jaokson, The team will leave by the express, Any of tbe above unable bo play, are requesbed bo inform bhe captain or secrebary ab onoe.

The following will represenb bhe Southern Cross Football Club in tbeir match with the Excelsior Club to be played in the Domain on Thursday _2_d May. Kick off ab 3.30 pm sharp t—Full baek—S Gudsell | three quarters—McKer z'.e, L Johns, MoCallum ; nvefeighbhs— Cu'verhouse ;]balf—Harrison ; wing forwards—Robocbom, and Hodgson ; Forwards—Cambridge, Staples, J Gudsell, Bonoifanb, Hutrell, Brock, Choat $ Emer gencies—Cox, Hepburn, and Sparrow, Aqy of t'rfe above named unable to play are requested "to inform the secretary before 10 a m Thursday.

The following will represent the Excelsior Football Club v the Southern Cross Foot ha) Clubtotmorrow.— Ba6ka«-Wilkie, William-, Buchanan, Baker, Smyth, Adams; fort wards—Therms (2), Ohilds (2), Slmpeon, Elliott, Hilgrove, Dixon, 0 Stills. Emer* genoies—Newman, Page, G Stills. Hood, and Healey The following |*lil represent the Spring burn Football Club in the match against the j Black Diamond Club (Glentuanei), at Stave ley, oo Saturday, ?4th inst:—Grieve (4). Fergus (2), McGregor, T Oreen, Guadry, Burgess (2), Goldsmith, Seefton (21, tn- t Hanooak,

The onjy two great European capitals tbat never have been occupied by a foreign foe are Log .on an 1 Sb Petersburg.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press AsnoaUtSoa—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

A DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO. New York, May 19

A tornado killed one hundred p«r 'gons and injured many in Golfed: County, Texas. (Goliad is a county iv the south part of Texas, U.? 4. Ib b»s an area of •boot 900 square miles.) DESTRUCTION OK A FACTORY. Armour's lard refinery In Chicago baa been burnt. Damage to the extent, of one million dollars (£200,000) wm ! done, and twenty nine persons were injired, FXEOUTION OF A MURDERER. St Pbtbe^bobo, May 10 Balecharett, tbe murderer of M Sipyaghio, tbe Russian Minister of tbe Interior, has been harmed, A GAS EXPLOSION. Melbourne, May 20 A billiard room of »n hotel at Korrumburra was wrecked by an ex plosion of acetylene gas. Four persona were seriously injured, and a number ■lightly. One man's no«e was blown off. A SELF CONFESSED MUR DERER. Sydney, May 20 The Solicitor-General has decided that no further action can be taken against Peera, who has confessed to the murder of a Chinaman, at Yamba, after having been acquitted on the charge.

The Plague.

Sydney, May 20 ' One fresh cisc of plague is an nounced. Some reticence is observed with re gard to tbe progress of the pUgae at the Zoological Gardens* It is under stood tbat 'over fifty birds and animals > have died from the diseasa during the' pist few weeks. To date 126 cases have been re corded, 33 being fatal. The experience of tbe last three weeks does not indi cate that the progress oi tbe epidemic has been arreet-d; on tb<* contrary, doling that periol thero hive be-n twenty esses, of which seven have bceo fatal, while in the pr«-cfl«ling four weeks there were nineteen cases and no deaths Another feature is that the disease at tho present time is mere v'raienr, six oat of seven deaths occurring before the patients could bo removed to the hospital. Comparing tho present put break with that ot 1901, the death ra*e is slightly lower, Daring both outbreaks the persons se'a'd, whose ague ranged from fifteen to thirty-five, 'ar exceeded thosa in number of any other age. Out of seven Chinese patients six have died,

One case of plague was reported to-day.

A Mining Disaster.

TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY LIVEB LO T,

Unl'el Press Atsooiatlon—By Elobrlo * Telegraph—Copyright Nbw Yobk, May 20 The Fraterville mine at Coal Creek, Tenneoee, exploded, and flames issued from the shafts. Two hundred and fifty persons were killed.

The Fasheda Incident.

A RUSSIAN VIEW.

Cn ted Press Association—By Kleobrlo Telegraph—Copyrighb london, May 19

M de Witte, the Russian Minister of Finance, interviewed, said that Russia advised France to settlo the Fasboda incident. It nevertheless became a real victory for France, since without the settlement England would have avoided the Transvaal War, which rendered her unable to effectively inter vene in China,

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association-By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, May 19 Tho War Office has informed Mr Morley that Lord.Kitchener thinks it unnecessary to farther detain Mr Albert Osrtwright iv South Africa, Capetown, May 20

Mr Ranciman, member for Con. stantia, has issued a manifesto on behalf of forty-six colonist Imperial Progressive mpmbere. It declares that the suspension cf the Constitution is imperative, end that the Dutch them selves are anxious for it. The oolony should hive a rest for two or three years in older to avoid the acrimony incidental to elections. Sir Gordon Sprigg's majority of tight implied that three or four men ruled, and com pelled the Government to make com promises, with conspqient weakening of any measures submitted The loya'ists were entitled to demand re distribution of seats on a numerical basis. Such, however, would never pass the present Parliament. Re distribution alone would maintain British supremacy. Sir Gordon Sprigs* believes that federation would begin from within, and that it would con sums years. The other colonies, memwhile, would unite to boycott the Cape commercially and politically. New York, May 20 Britain's wholesale purchase of mules in Missouri has suddenly ceased.

Sone time back Chief Officer Steele, of the Melbourne Fire Brigade, decided upon acquiring a motor car to enable fast travel ling with hydrant, <&0,, tc oity and subur ban fires. The o»r is now completed.! lb has been built by the Fire Brigade's engineer from fittings supplied by a local firm. The oar is drawn by steam, and is fitted with Dunlop motor tyres, so thab fast pice can be obtained over bhe roughest of reads. In a reoenb trial the oar travelled thrge miles in eight minutes, whioh was considered very sablsfaobory considering bhab the car had to pass through the busy city streets. Should the oar answer all requirements lb Is probable that motor hose o*rts wilt bs wed by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

The West Indian Disasters.

doited Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyrijih fc Nbw York, May 19 The Captain of tbe steamer Rod dam fikd from Injuries received daring the <.n-ptfo» at 8t Pium*.

Upp<;r north-westerly currents of hoi hir m'-fc'Ssig the south-westerly l'r*dn Wind* tssumsd showers of white •.si.** ■') Ml on Is-rmW, Tbe-lnhabk

Thn Hoy*} tttftftfy U sending a vrnmhuhm to inv-g-igatq tbe disturb u«ce_ in M*rlibif|9e and St Vi-Coa-*.

INQUEST.

A PECULIAR OABE.

An inquest was held at the Ashburton Hospital yesterday, touching the death of a young girl named Mary Srevens, who died in the Institution the previous day. Mr li. Alcorn, J.P., was coroner, and the following |ary were sworn :—Messrs J_s, Gibson (foreman). J. Aslett, A. Hardy, 0. J. Taylor, H. Bingham, and I W. Baxter.

Sergeant Rirlow conducted the inquiry on behalf ef the C.own.

The firsb witness called was Emily Be.eh, who said thab she was the wife of James Beach. Identified the body of the deceased Mary Stevens as that of ber sister. She took ill a fortnight ago on Friday last, when she was at witness's place. She complained of sickness, Dre Boyd and Bunber were called in, and the former recommended her removal to the Hospital, which was done last Friday. Deceased had made no mention to witness of the cause of her Illness, and was In good health prior to this. To Sergeant Barlow : Deoeased never complained until Friday fortnight, when eha complained of shivering. Had lived will witness three weeks, and prior to thab was living at Patterson's boarding house as a general servant. After ana became ill she told witness that she had been taking medicine, but did not say what for. The label on the bottle was scratched off, Asked very few question, when she visited her sister on Sunday, as she appeared too weak Alexander Brooke Boyd, duly qualified medical practitioner, deposed that he was Irsb called to abfcond deoeased at midnight on May 4th. Found her extremely ill, and on er quiring the history of her Illness she informed him that she had had a certain misfortune Asked her if she could explain what had caused ib, and was informed trab on the 16 h April she had begun ttkmg medicine given her by a man whose name she refused to divulge, for the purpose of bringing about a eertahi result. She continued ill without much change till Monday, the 12th, when she became much worse; and on the 16th witness advised her removal to tha Hospital on account of symptoms resemb ling diphtheria. On the morning of the sth witness called in Dr Hunter to see the patient on acconnb of the serious illness and the criminal nature of the case

To Sergeant Barlow: The medicine was a thick brown fluid, and was In a ten ounce bottle So far as he knew, deoeased did nob reveal tbe name of tha man who had given her the medicine

To a juror ; She took about twenty doses a day

John Ebentzer Trevor, dn'y qualified mediod practitioner, residing in Ashbar ton, said that on Friday lasb Dr B .yd asked him (witness) bo receive a patient Into bhe Hospital (the deceased) as there was a reasonable suspicion of diphtheria, and he wished her to be removed from tbe boarding house. Witness consented to her being taken to the fever ward, Dr Boyd consenting to prescribe for her that night. Saw her in the morning when in consultation with Dr Boyd, aid again in the afternoon of Sacurday In consulta tion with Dr Boyd, the theory of diphtheria was practically given up. She was in a very we: k, depressed state, and the pulse hardly countable; as far ii could be made out about 140, but it could on'y be cjun'ei with dtffiauby. There were large drposits about the mouth, v-iry much resembling 'thrush, 4 which la often seen in persons of very low vitality. Saw her again on Sunday, when she appeared to be muoh improved. Her pulse was then 120, and very easily counted: The mouth had become clear; she was taking her food well, and said she enj iyed ib, and appeared to be quite cheerful. On account of information received, stked her if she had been taking anything to produce a certain result. She said she had, and would not say where it e»me from or who give it to her. Believed she waa under the Impression that a recent misfortune resultei from the use of tbe medicine. On the Monday morning was sent for about 2 o'clock, and came directly. Found the heart falling, and the case practically hopeless. Sent his buggy for Dr Boyd who came at once, and also sent for the police to take any necessary depositions, who also attended promptly. The girl died almost directly after their arrival. She was perfectly conscious when witness came. On Monday evening, In the presence of Drs Boyd and Hunter witness made a post mortem examination of the body. Firsb examined the chesb; the base of both lung* showed very recent conges tion—most mukad on the lefb lung. Opened the windpipe, and found „o marks of diphtheria. Next opened the abdominal cavity. There was a large quantity—perhaps a pint—of opaque, yellowish white fl rid. The Intestines were not much distended, bub the peritonteom covering them wa 1? more or less l_.fl«ned. the inflammation being greater in the smaller intestines. The inside of bhe intestines was normal. The stomach was nearly empty, and ab the base showed a few patches of congestion. The kidneys, liver, and spleen were normal. The uterus was removed, aud part of tha vagina carefully examined, and there were no marks of violenoe or abrasions In any part of ib. The upper parb of the latter was somewhat congested and Inflamed, and the back parb vety much so. The internal p.rt of the uterus was quite normal, allowing for a certain misfortune to have happened within the last few week> The general result of the examl* nation produced In his mind tha belief that death r» suited from peritonitis or Irfhmmatlon of the bowels, and that the peritonitis started from the uterus. No further evidence was called, and the jury, wlthonb retiring, brought in a ver dtob in accordance with the medic il tes timony, and that the medic ne was supplied by a person whose name was unknown. Mrs Beach, recalled, in reply to a question by the foreman, said that she did not know where the medicine c*me from, or who procured it The Coroner, In addressing the jury, said that ib was one of those unfortunate oases where the real culprit escaped, and the poor girl had to pay the penalty,'

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F. FERRIMAN FOR SALE ASHBURTON T HAVE FOR SALE, a Substantial Brick HOUSE of seven rooms, with every convenience, together with ONE ACRE 20 I Perches of Land, [situated within easy Pittance of a whool. j?BI01 ... ... £225 The Property is very suitable for occupa tion bj a roan with, a family who value* Jseral and physical health a» wc!l_ as _*»_omy ; or to the owner of a HUle capital who wish en to invest it with seonri-y and profit* Other Improvemeaie comprise an Orchard and Stable. Comparison between X 22f t invested in tbia Property, and at deposit in any Bank :— 12 Months Intereßt on £225 on Deposit £6 15 0 13 Months Rent ef above Property, ab 10a per week ._ ... £26 0 0 Letts outgoings— Say Oomoiieaioia ool footing rent at 5 per cent .., £1 6a 0_ Insurance 0 7»' 6d Katea 0 10s Od _. —. 2 3 6 _ _. 23 18 6 Balance in favour of the amount : inverted In Property .- 81l 1 6 peranum fall particulars of the Property maylbe I had ou application,' P FERRIMAN, Land and Estate Agent. FOR SAL® . ! AT THE HINDS 21 A ACRES la Tussock ; fenced { __\J with a small Dwelling. Easy IWmB% F FERRIMAN FOR SALE, 3AA ACRES "oToood Sheep Feed, U.U consisting of 60 Aores Turnip*. 240 Acres of Good Grass, and abundance of Oaten Straw. Tho above is situated aboub 14 miles from Ashborton. There has nob been any stook on the laud for the lasb four monthf* ' F FERRIMAN NETHERBY. FOR Sale a model Farm consist log ofS aores good Land, with built house 6 rooms and suitable outbuildingl F FERRIMAN THE undersigned h%» for Sale a gool Farm of aboub 400 a«res, good heavy Land, well worth an immediate in»peotion, F FERRIMAN '. FOR SALE , | THE best Building Site in Alien-on, ! at the corner of tbe N W Town Belt, adjoining tho properly of Mr J M Cambridge F. FERRIMAN, -Land and Estate Agent "~ ~"HEHwaU) "r ~^~ FOR BAL'*\ *S'hiu a few minutes walk *■>_* ih« -hlrynrdsastl ft*ilwn»y Station, 20 Awe-, with DwelliPsr F F^HRIMAN. "" _ FOR SAL W, A T TinwtM, a good Hmi for a Working Man, consisting of a 4 R-iomed 'House and| J Acre good L»nd F.FEi.BDIAN L-»KD «& ESTATE iGKNT BUSINESS NOTICES H- ORES HAM, BURGEON & MECHANICAL DENTIST. BIGS to inform the residents of Ash burton and Surrounding Districts Ittftt he has commenced practice in rooms next to Mr Watson, Solicitor, Stoppings in _fold, Amalgiff.and Cement. ooUi and Porcelain crowaa mada; also sets «f teeth with Vulcanite and P> roc-lain gums* Om administered. Ail work - goareDtatd. Hotras OF _T_i__ASO£—9 a.m,— sp.ro. 4 165 © i SlOS^^™__ '' ; «£ WINPER rNDBI.CLOTHISG In Colonial and English Makes A SPECIAL LINE OF MEN'S COLONIAL' BIBBID WOOL P.ANT^ 3s lid W«ll_Worth 4*.6 d BBAYY WOOL KINGLETS 3s 61 HEAVY FLANNEL UNDER SHIRTS, 2s lid OUR FOOTBALL JERSEYS, all colors from 2s 63 IHE BEW MALAND CLOTBING FACTORY yTSTTt't^Tom^ and cartridges, \j l>.iub'e Barrel BL. Guns from 65*. 5 B. frr-m 42< 61, Cartridges froth 9s per 100* Wr * NeUinß from Id per y.<rd, Sheep i Hating from ?i 1i c- yard. Tha celebrated l A. Marii'i'B Horse Oiippera at 7a 6d, 9i 6- I •ad 10§ ©1» O'her mikes frjm 6- 6d—G, Wi.DDii*s, fhe p.ople'd Itocmongert j



BUSINESS NOTICES Bought of MITCHELL & TURNER DKAPERS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBOKTON JU—■■■■«— ■■■■.. ■ ..L.I. 11. I - I ■ -' •' Sold by 15 * Examined by 11 *"■"""" ** ~ ~* " ~*~™ """"*""""' Qb.l " ' ' fl _'"'d 6yds Dk Dren T«m_ Is 61 09 0 Now Is 06 0 2 School Capes 8- lid 017 10 •> 3r 6'• 7 0 1 Ladies' Macintosh 31s I 10 0  2ls 1 1 g 2*Bohool Hats i*» 61 07 0 .» 1» 08 0 10 Coloured Muslin, for Aproas 1041., 0., 8 0 »» 3|! 0 2 11 1 Man's Tweed Coat 22a 61 12 6  15s 6i 016 6 IPr Woikng Trousers 8» 61 08 6 „5a lid 05 11 I 2 Working Shirts ™" 461 090 „2 91 066 I 2 Under Flaonele 3. SI 07 6 „2s 61 05 0 By Cash, with I 2 Pair Under P-nts 2s 0 4 0  la6d 0 3 0 Thanks, 1 White Quilt, Dble B * 10, 9J 010 9 „8s 91 0 8 9 MITCHELL&TURN ER 1 Coloured Qjllt, Sgle Bed m ____ wm _____ m ___ mm 4j 6d 04 6 „3a 6d 03 6 I 4 Coloured Towels May 17, 1902 Is 61 06 0 „la §40 1 Coloured Table Cover {Large) 18s 6d 018 6 „ lOi 6 010 6 1 Pair Laoa Cur'alas 8< 6d 0 8 6 „6s 9d 06 9 12 Yards Pink Flaanalletta o«6_i 6 8 „ 3|l 0 3 9 4yds Fan y Flannelolta 0a B^l 0 2 10  4|d 0 16 2 Pair Cashmere Hcs« Is 3d 0 2 6 „91 0 16 £9 3 2 Now £5 14 1 We take thi3 somewhat unuau%t method of showing the Public wh»b the Reductions we are making amount bo in a Paroel of Drapery, every article of whioh is ef every day need, and Good Value at Full Pbicbs. Onr Trumpeter ls nob dead, fn fast, there are hundreds of him spread over the County, bub we venture to say thab no business _btempb of a similar nature, ever made in Ashburton, has ever approached the success attending the Dissolution of Partnership Sale now going on In our Premises. See *' Wanted-.* mHE WEATHER DURING THE PAST WEEK HAS FOUND OUT THE WEAK SPOTS IN YOUR UNDERSTANDINGS. j i i. ' Oh! For a Pair of Dr/ 9 Comfortable, Good Boots. \ SIGH NO MORE, CALL AT NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S j AND GET THE VERY THING YOU W-ANK THE FINEST STOCK IN TOWN. I American Makes in Men'- and Women's latest opto-date Styles at lowest prices, in Strong Mak@B, Splendid Values, only Reliable Brands kept NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET; «b__i»-__s*__«_ss_______tllss___s_ ANDREW ORR. A J_ VUGS Shipment of Goods rx P«paro*», having arrived One Month Later than txpec'td) will Now be Olwared at IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. FOR TWKNTY-ONE DAYS ONLY Ladies' Jackets and Mantles, 11 ess Fabrics of all kinds Ladies' Corsets, Flamielletes, Mieetings Ladies' Underclothing, Bibbons, Gloves, Millinery, Umbrellas, ] 00 Pairs Coloured Blankets at 16s 9d 75 Fairs Large Bhe Blankets 22s 6d CLOTHING AND BOOTS i t Reduced Prices ANDREW ORR GUNS- GUNS. GUNS. JUaT LANDED.~-Sing!e and Double Barrel Breech Loading. A real Good S.B. at 45». P.B. from 65s upwards. AMMUNITION TO SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Eley's Universal and Blue. Nobel's Ballistite, Smokeless. NE W GLU B. NEW RIVAL. Powder, Shot, Gaps, Loading Implements, Gun Oases, Gleaning Rods, &c. LAMPS, AND LAMP WARE- Library or Dining Koom from 27s 6d to 555; Table from 2* 6d to 30a; Gall and inspect the " New Miller." — Hand Lamps from Is. LAMP GL-SSES AND WICKS OF ALL KINDS. OAHPENTBR'S TOOLS Of ail Descriptions at Reduced Prices. Greatest variety and Cheapest In Ashburton. RANGES & REGISTER GRATES TO SUIT THB TIMES.- G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade J. WILSON i DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent Bet of Tradesmen kepb for House Palnbiog and Decorating in all Ibe Branoheß,>r Town and Country. I Have a Well Assorted Sbock o( MIXED PAINTS In] Large er Small Quantities; also Paint Brushes ' White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw or.Boiled Scrim Window Glais Fanoy Glass Turpentine Benzine Methylated Spirits Artists' Material Beautiful MIRROR GL&SS in large sheets, can be oub to any sisa



A Chinaman, broughb before the Waimate (Qpurb on Wednesday, on a charge of " nob having lawful visible support," was a most eccentric individual He was apparently a notorious " cadger.'' He w©uld enter „a house, damp his bundle down on the table, without any ooremony whatever, and de. marsd arblsjes of clothing. Judging from his "rig oat "he wai determined to " seethe winter through, as, wb#n he •_?»!? arrested, be was wearing two or three suits of olobhjjs and two hats. The man was completely bambocg'ed when be mads an attempt to get two pain of bfffftp *?"»»



A Novbltv—The Khaki bloyole is now being fisted with the two-speed gear hob, whioh not only gives free wheel, but has the additional advantage of allowing the rider bo change his gear ab will from a low bo a higher gear whilst riding, and can be in* spcoted ab Besb and Towns's, Saunders' Buildings, Spoke New Venus



When you ask for TUSSIOORA see that you get it. Do nob try anything e'ae It is infallible Consumers of Fletcher Bros' well known brands of teas Will see by the above firm's new advertisement thab In their next tea competition they have decided to give a prize bo everjooe who sends in over 3Q coupons Firsb priV, handsome clock and brocas or! baud painbed dinner seb Wanted Kuown—Thab for Coughs and Golds, however severe, there Is nothing lo compare with If S3IOIJR4



ALL'S WRONG. If the stomach !s wrong, all's wrong, for the stomach ls the vital centre of the body. It Is the source from which all other organsderivenourhhment&strength When the stomach works all right , you get the full benefit of food, which Is tho basis of all physical and mental strength. When the stomsch ls not In working order tike Impey's May Apple, the greatest stomach panacea of the day. Impey's May Apple is an ideal family mediplce; it acts gently and painlessly, »lid Is a positive remedy for constipation, indigestion, and all stomach complaints. Sold by chemists and storekeepers it; 8s «d per beetle.