The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi. No. §830

Ashburtoß : Thursday. December 4, 1902

Price - One penny

The Mullah's White Ally.

Ee'ereaoj is made in the telegrams from Coloutjl Cob', c to tbi 1 effect that the Mullah Ims witb him one " Kaii" Icger. The Dame, it seems, should reaily be Karl lnger, this iudividual being a Hungarian Jew, who j after a term of service with the Austrian j Army, decided that European life was too I humdrum, and cleared to Africa, where for | many years he has been living as a savage amongst savages, with intervals of civili sation, lie is supposed to have been with Osman Digna during that notoriety's efforts to turn the British out of the Soudan, and later is alleged to have assisted the Mabdi. He returned to Europe early in 1897, and appeared in Constantinople as the " Envoy Of the Sul' aa Abdullah." The Anglo-Egyp tian advance was then beginning, and lnger had a scheme for a protectorate to be pro claimed over the Soudan by the Sultan, of Turkey, in order to keep the English out. Abdul, however, was " not taking any," so lnger met Prince Henry of Orleans and tried to arrange for a French protectorate.. Here again he failed, and when he tried to return to the Khalifa he was stopped at Suakin by the British. Coming back to Europe he organised in Austria, in. 1898, a company which was to set up ■ft business kingdom in Soinaliland. A. Hungarian vessel conveyed the emigrants, together with certain trade goods and a large quantity of arms, to the Somali coast, where lnger assumed the title of the Emir Solieman, and conferred other ornamental titles upon his.followers. His colony, how-? ever, never materialised, and the emigrants were left fcb shift for themselves, the majo rity managing to return to Hungary penni less. The French Governor of Jibutil seized the arms, and wanted to imprison lnger, who" thereupon put up a first-class bluff. He posed as an agent of the German .^tJd versment, aud having made the Governor uncomfortable by threats of international complications, wrote a cable to the German .Chancellor, and demanded that it snould be sent. The bluff worked; he was re leased with apologies, and, leaving the arms behind, took the next steamer to Aden, inger subsequently lauded in Buda Festb, and recommenced his schemes, but he was threatened with arrest and fled; He has since been roving through East Africa as a gun-runner, aud is now white' adviser to the Mullah. Uaji Soudi,the Alullah's chief lieutenant, is a Somali, who was formerly ; an interpreter in the British Navy, who took part in-thS Suakin operations; against Osman Jjigria. .;: ~

WHERE THE MULLAH S GUNS COME FROM.

From accounts that have reached Eng land from time to time, it would appear that about 30 per cent of the Mullah's ad herents are possessed of rifles, and hay& a fair supply of ammunition. The rifles in* dude old-pattern Winchesters,'Mannltchers, and Mausers, and some of the latter varie* Lies are conclusive evidence that gun-run uihg.oti a wholesale scale has been going on in spite ot the vigilance of the British gunboats patrolling the coast, and the Italian-and French authorities at-Jjbutil and elsewhere. Comment has been made from time to time in consular reports con cerning the Soinalis' fondness for American cotton i-xiods, aud it is now tolerably clear that unscrupulous white adventurers con trived to run a good many rifles into Somali laud under the friendly covur of bales of gaudy shirtings.- .TheCJ-cvman guns, it ap pear, were iti. >C greut measure openly con.-iuned to Abyssinia; others di verted at Harrar, the frontier city oK V.:- g Menelik; and arms in con siderable quantities have, been going openly through. Italian ports (east of British SoinaUland), nominally for lhe Sul tan Mahomed O.thnmiV of the Mijiottan tribes. He is supposed to be loyal to Italy, aud the Italians allowed him to have these arras ; but the probability, is* that these rifles have besn sold by-huh to the Mullah. It is tolerably ct>vUin, too, th.-.b large quantitius^of rifles have bes.n. landed by Arab dhowson the coast far from any .ports. From time to time captures of dhows with arms on board have been made by both Brit.sh and Italian gunboats, but when it is considered that some 800 miles of coast have to be i afcrolU d it v?i 1 be seen that th» odds are largely in favour of tha gun-run ners escaping observation. Their business is exceedingly profitable nowadays, for, in stead of requiring the " runners "to take payment in camels or produce, the Mullah's agents pay in solid gold dust, Thia, of course, greatly simplifies the process of b rter. •

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Ashburton Citizens Assisting in the Good Work . .

Day by day and hour by hour the ' Little Conqueror' becomes better known by the public. Nothing 1 in modern times has reached the high pinnacle of popularfam© in so short a time; people talk about it and they have good reason "to. They tell their expericude for the good of fellow beings and through gratitude. To publish their expressions is but "to show you that the srme experience awaits you. Here is the expression of an Ashbm-toa resident:—

A resident in Tanered Street, .".rest, .Ashburton, says—'My son has had a good deal of trouble with' pains in the back and above the loma. lie had to wear a flannel bult iv fact, that yivicg him the most relief until lio triad Dean's Backache Kidney Tills. "We got theso *at the Ashburton Drug Co's in East Street, some months ago. When he had u.-od these for a while he lost tho pains entirely. 1 fancy they. Were ■'ciuted by cold :n the kidneys, contracted throu.h camping out with the volunteers. Everybody should vl:how about.tnis valu able umijiisme- "There is no need to suffer with pains m tho back wheu one can get Doan's Backache Kidney Pills.'

Beware .of imitations or substilutes. They are worthless. You want the genuine Doan's; Backache Kidney rills, which th© above testimonial recotnmends. . ■ ■:._,. . Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes lGs 6d), or will be posted oa receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster, MoClennan Co., 76 Pits Street, Sydnej, N.S.W. :■" » ■' : . But be sure they are Doajts.

Sporting.

TAKAPUNA EACES,

Concluding results, second day:— Second Hack Handicap. - G-reen and Gold 1, Wellcast 2. Queen Anne 3. Divi dends— Inside, £ I 15s and £1 )2s; outside, £1 10s 6d nnd£los6d. Muskerdale and Irish were scratched. Pony Handicap. G irton Girl 1, Solitary 2, Sentinel 3. Dividends—lnside, £llbs 6d and £2 Us 6d ; outside, £1 15s fid and £2 19s. Scratched— Annoyed, Vulpine, Ukase. Stkf.pt, kcha&e. —Nor'west 1, Princess of Thulti 2, Matarawa 3. Dividends-Inside, £8 13s 6d and lCs 6d ; outside, £S 12s 6d and lGs (>d. Trfcsham, Economist, and Sirdar wore scratched. - Cautley Handicap.—Formula 1, Hill flower 2, Spalpeen 3. Dividends—lnside, .£2 3s; outside, £2 Is. Su Olga, Mechanic, 1 and Cygnet were scratcbea. I iVELT^B. Rafjahrush -I, Geologist 2, iWeileast 3. Diviuouds -Inside, M 18s; " outside, £5 Bs. St Olga ftncl Bugler ww© * ecratohsd.



SHIPPING. rpHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING -A- 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 Wakanui 5706 Auckland Deo. 6 Tarakina* 8027 Wellington Deo. 24 Waimate 5610 Wellington Jan. 3 Papanui 6882 Jan, 21 Tongariro* 7705 — Rimutaka 7765 J * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. »_'_■  .in « SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL 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 Prom Date. •Athenio 12230 C Kempson Well'n Dec. 11 fßang'tira 4045 Nicole] Lyt'ln. Dec. 20 *Gothio 7755 W. Kidley Well'n Jan. 8 Kumara. 8034 Scotland Well'n Jan. 22 Maori 5317 Moffat J — * Twin Screw, fNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise- j meat 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 Cftrisfcchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For fnrtther 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 myptomptand best attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Pigs, Cattle, Furniture, etc., as usual, EVERY SATURDAY at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of. Stook, 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. X have also several second hand Instru ments on hand, cheap. HENRY sfIJPHENSON, Auctioneer, Land, Estate", and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON. S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. « \ LWAYS in Stock.—A first iTY l\ class'selection of Marble „£-— * *—•*!. and Granite Monuments. I j Designs and estimates may be } \ inspected at the establishment ■itp of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. . COOKING RANGES. T> ARNINGHAM an<* CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent* Needs no setting, Can be used as open[fire Ask Fob The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. Notice of Removal. ME J. eT BAIN, QURGEON DENTIST Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. WARD AND CO.'S XTNEIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; IT PAYS, it pays to buy your Boots at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store, Good i Bluchers 5s lid {



BUSINESS NOTICES. New Zealand Insurance Com pany , Established, 1859. s Capital—One Million, THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality. Paid up Capital and Reserves, ,£400,000. Fire and Marine Bisks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Rates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. |^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. 1 ASHBURTON OFFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. ASHBURTON HOTEL, J. MULLAN. Proprietor. |^ENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda- Vy tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the bestj 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. MR A. WHITAKER, late manager of , Ashburton Club, has entered into ! possession of the above Hotel. I Every comfort and convenience. I 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 receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines,* Spirits, and Ales kept. 8 57 DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. IBECf to thank all my friends for their kind patronage accorded to me during the past six months, and I hope by strict attention to business to still receive a fair share in the future. Nothing but the best wines and spirits kept. N.B.—Dunedin prize Ales always on tap. J. DESTEEN, LESSEE, 10 WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TEKMIMJS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Railway Station.) F. W. MILLWARD, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new 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. J230 ______ Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing ex« wTisi vo ;i Iterations 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 Best Quality. Teems: ss6dperdayj 35sper.week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. MANNING & GO'S ! | NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHB BEST IN THE MARKET. JL. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shear man Bros,



BUSINESS NOTICES^ C I'ANNKLL, TAILOR AND MERCEE 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TTTAS 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. J W. MALCOLMSON, • FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works, Also,— j WHEAT, I OATS, BAELEY, & PEAS, . Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Insure your life in the j Australian Mutual Provident | Society. Funds Exceed £17,000 000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, I Most Stringent Reserves. 1 . Bonuses declared every year. j Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. Fob 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 FIT GUARANTCED. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 BAS 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. 11. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. CROWN BREWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /CELEBRATED SPARKLING ALES %U AND STOUT. Hobtt Prize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Hotels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 ' ILES' Cantharides and Rosemary FOR THE HAIR. As used by Lady Ranfurly. A VALUABLE Discovery for Promoting J\. the Growth of the Hair and removing Scurf and Dandruff. This is not a new preparation, but the Proprietor being requested to put it within reach of everyone, has had it placed throughout New Zealand, and it can now be obtained locally from all Chemists, Storekeepers, and Hairdressers, etc., or direct from the Manufacturer—EDWAßD ILES, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Hairdreseer, Princes Street, Dunedin. Bottles 2s 6d, postage 3d extra; or from White's, hairdresser, Ashburton, and Turner, Geraldine. 8 128 FOR tip top value in Boots try MbiiLor' Zealandia Boot Store. 1 rjIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt JL that Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is the best Shop to buy your Boots,



[ IfITkINESS MPTECES. SALE. [ SALE, SALE. NICHOLAS & PICKFOKD WILL hold the first Olearini? Sale of BOOTS & SHOES. The first and Only Sale in four years, commencing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1902 « BEING OVERSTOCKED AND IN WANT OF BOOM] In order to reduce Stock ans make room for goods arriving, we will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale for 21 Days. The Sto<*k must be reduced. No consideration of profit will be # allowed to interfere with this object. Discounts range from 10 to 20 per cent. All in want of smart Shoes or Boots for the coming holidays should make . a point of visiting this Pale & securing some of the Bargains; Remember —The primary object of this Sale is^to reduce stock. NICHOLAS &~PICKI(ORD, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON; i . * -' , QB?MI£SLE f/f ■ \ f" ' " c ~ i UJ ~j-^> C: L. -- *>. O PROPRIETORS '£' i*}£i iksMkifo, UJl^'l/'l L, fH O^^e '""""ARAB," "SHAH," AND •'COLOMBO" T EAS. —o— ALL GROCERS. " — : - 45,000"^"" '\ 111 il» ■■' I II11» '■ COOKING CTCT ranges: aA. S I (fh°~l^~~^\h In se in c Coloriy- They burn Lignite ffl" K"^ H True Coal > or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. ' ' *'£^S3 r No Setting Reauired. : L SSmH ' "^^^J^-J I With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he cllpy '^-^ZM r? °Pen- Splendid Bread Bakers. With (wHiouT) \) [1 , , —J{ p- cast iron or copper boilers. The copper vl © y ]^gS^^^'^ toilers are large and tin lined inside. g"l|^r~*"~"*4^^=^^^^^^^ Repairs are a minimuto. Made in all """"fi'T '"' l L sizes, single or double. High or low pres ™*"' °™^ sure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers from whom Catalogues can toe obtained or from the makers, j H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS ; MAISUREB, j ARE THE BEST TnOR TUENIPSI RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHEE CROP SPECIAL MANURES are made to suit any kind^of Soil or description of Crop. > Samples ot 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 j Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. ! > F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Chriatohurch,



BUSINESS NOriC£S. Clearing Sale of : : SADDLERY, ETC. : : "OEFOEB removing the Stock in my East Street Shop to my New Premises at Sealy's Corner, I am holding a CLEARING SALE of SADDLES, BRIDLES, WHIPS, STACK COVERS, etc. WILLIAM PATCHING, Saddler & Harness Maker, East & Burnett St., .Ashburton I VULCAHISE«>^ THISTYRErgte e oa I m ipH^J Ato a u cyclists. It is manufactured a I DLJ^^LJ^P _r £* ~ J «Qdcf a hydraulic pressure of 1200 ■ 1 -_~_ __ — ■v^-,, / 7 lbs. to the square inch, rendering g * I TYRE MWi'M / parting of rubber and fabric an g I *^- fci^*t! tft Ml Impossibility, and thus saving fully 1 I stXm—T vA P 6* Cent* °* **** *fouWes associated B 1 " s*>~-J^' g^r /I pneumatic tyres. Ask your ■ I Ar^ jfk Agent to show you a sample. I* B I if V^^ WILL DO THE REST. | 6 / / mkm7ww\ BpTCfrnnMnT NONE GENUINE f tt^t \ 3 111 ,- JSliB TRADE MARKJO^"LJ^I) * | I J^tß 119 The Dunlop •*"««""»*'«» Tyre Co. 1 I Wg 128 LIOHFIELD ST., OHMSTCHURCn, N.Z. g II J '^^^^'^Myn M And at Melbonrnßl sy?ney- Adelaide, Perth, g FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. Beautiful Model Hats and Bonnets," '•- from London and Paris, Greatly admired by delighted purchasers. Ladies' Eton and Russian Jackets. Lovely Silk Mantles, beautifully trimmed. Charming Silk Blouses Silk Underskirts—all shades Lace Collarettes —very stylish. Silk and Kid Gloves—all sizes and makes, Corsets. C B. and P.D, just opened. Dress Muslin and Wool Fabrics, the latest styles Also Prints and Mercuise Satin New Goods of all kinds just opened, ex Paparoa. Requirements for Dressmaking and Millinery Should be placed early, as the orders are ponring m." Appointed Sole Agent for the sale of Model Patterns and •-.••■■■-•■/-•■- the " New Idea " journal, : to whom all subscriptions may be paid. Support. Local Industry. Opening a large assortment of Ashburton Tweeds and Blankets AND R~EW 0 R R. TRY AULSEBROOK'S Cream Crackers. Light, Plain, and Cream Sandwiches A Delicious Biscuit. Suitable for Afternoon Teas. " j Be Sure that your Tea is Good. : : ! YOU are particular as to the other necessaries of life. Then why drink inferior, and therefore, injurious and maybe poisonous Tea? Bulk Teas are as often as not a delusion and a snare, as though they may be good, being "open" they permit adulteration. Also, tea loses its fragrance when it is exposed, as bulk Teas must be, and the fragrance of a Tea should be one of its chief recommenda tions. • ll*i [\[ fI l ) aw k %~Tf r # ~ l V ■-LUIS Has commanded the respect of all good judges of Tea for years as the best Ceylon Tea that is produced. It has been praised by Australian Governors aad Prelates jit is used .in the best houses of the Commonwealth; ifc is par excellence the family Tea of the I Australian community. Every Packet is Packed in Lead, And this ensures the retention of that subtle fragrance for which Nirvana is noted. The Nirvana Company guarantees every packet of its Tea as pure Ceylon from first leaf to last, and if you see that its name and trade mark (a Cingalese girl-bust rising from a lotus lily) is on every packet of tea you buy you can always be sure that your Tea is good. J. T. COOCH, Sole Agent, Ashburton. TRY AUSLEBROOK AND COS MILK KISSES. A Delicious Confection, The Original and Only True Kiss is made by AulseTbrqok & Co t ] see that their name is on every wrapper. ]