The Asgburton Guardian.

Yol xxi No. 5739

Ashburton : Monday, August 18, 1902

Price - One Penny

The Love Disease.

■ .— ■. -♦ —-—-— • - I. NOVEL THEORY OF A FRENCH ' DOCTOR. TwoFrenoh sbieiilist's, doctors whjwork in the Paris hospitals, have been working tor some time at a new theory which they assert they have discovered—namely, that love is a disease, due to a bacillus which has not yet been identified, The two are Professor Fleury and Pro fessor Fere. In the.course of an interview with a newspaper man, Professor Fleury said:— " There can be. no doubt that love i» caused by a poison, a germ. It is true that the bacillus has not get been identified; Neither has the cancer bacillus, and this is true of many other diseases; yet; no one doubts their existence. There iis no* ques tion in my mind that the love bacillus will be found in time. " I have watched over thousands of hos pital cases as well as people in daily life, and the symptoms show that a person in love is really ill—poisoned, in fact. When a man is absent from his loved one he suf fers acutely from the effects of the poison, and when she comes to him he doesn't feel much better. : <f Generally the symptoms of love poison ing: are almost identical with thoße of mor phine poisoning. "Permit me to - impress upon'-you that love, like nearly all poisons known to science, may have beneficent effects. There is no more valuable drug than morphine, also there is none more deadly. , "At first there is likely to be a feeling of repulsion succeeded by a tolerance, whioh in turn gives way to a powerful craving that will not be denied "Love robs us of our will as morphias v does. It makes us incapable of reasoning. It destroys our most cherished ideals. Often it kills. The love poison is as dangerous as morphine; more so in faot, because its workings are less understood. "The sudden and inexplicable infatua tion which certain persons exert over othera, driving them to the maddest acts, is clearly explained by this discovery that love is a disease - that the poison works as It does in other diseases. ' The extraordinaiy influence that cer tain musicians exercise over women of all kinds, the influence that strong men and athletes exert upon women of culture and refinement, the fascination that women of the stage have over men, the madness which leads a man of refinement, education, and delicacy to throw himself at the feet of an unworthy woman, show that the disease ■ of love is contagious. " The bacilli may be suspended in the air, >■ they may be communicable by touch. Not every one will be affected by them any more than does every one exposed to tuberculosis . germs become a victim of consumption. " A case came under my personal attention that is in point. As a medical director of one of the Paris hospitals I was called upon to at t end a young woman who was supposed to have become suddenly insane. She was young, beautiful, and rich. She was a girl of breeding and great refinement who had been carefully reared. Her life had been an open book , and she was all that a young woman should be. " One day, at a crowded street corner, she came face 10/ face with Franzini, the strong man. He had au immense following among women, and people were'at a loss to under stand the sir iuge lascinatin he hadfor them. "The girl came under hi 6 spell at once. Fie saw the'effect lie had upon her, and spoke to her. like replied, and after a few minutes ,of conversation she threw her arms about his neck, crying, 'Take me away. I love you.' "This happened in broard daylight on ' the street, in the presence of many people. The young woman had a companion with her, who hurried her into a cab and sought her father. He at once took his daughter to the hospital. " There is no doubt that tbo yonng wo man was inoculated by the love bacillus, and that it was communicated to her by Franzini. Its effect was immediate and powerful. It deprived her of her reason. " After a few weeks of treatment 1 was able to restore her to her normal' health. Sho returned home, and eventually, mar ried. Their married life has proved hap py, lam told—a normal, natural honest, thing, and not a poison like the Franzini incident.



SHIPPING. .•— . , nmE. 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. Tohs Final Port. about Bakaia 5628 Wellington Aug. 23 Whakatfne 5715 — Sept. 11 Paparoa* 6563 Oct. 9 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Baapehu* 7705 — „ * Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 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 From Date. •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'nAugl4 Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart — Aug2B Aotea 6364 A. Lowden Well'n Sept Karamea 6563 J. Burton — Oct. •Athenio 12230 CKempson Well'nNov. * Twin Screw./ fN° passengers carried Pull particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. T7NION 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- 1 ment in Christchurch papers. i 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 Christchuroh 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 a^d Suburban Pro perties on my books, which 1 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 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. 1 ' 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. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A first* jt\. 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. ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. MB A. WHITAKER, late manager of ■ : Aehburton Club, has entered into possession of the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River Notice of Removal. ME jr. Is BAIN, OURGKON DENTIST, Has Removed to Warden's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. COOKING RANGES. "OARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needa no" setting, Can be used as open'fire. Ask For The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA.



. BUSINESS NOTICES. ~~ WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOBEY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Bailway Station/ F. W. MILLWAED, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under ne^ management as above, and offers special inducement to families and visitors desiring 1 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. 7 230 ; Ross' Antidote and Ointment |?he Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. TMHE following unsolicited Testimonial A by a gentleman well known in Ash )urton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 28,1901. Joss Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you ;his enclosed testimonial in favour of Boss' Lntidote for purifying the blood. I have jeen a great sufferer for many years from ilcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My ife was a perfect misery, and I was almost ti wreck. I grew tired of trying different uedical men and remedies, of which I had tied almost every known one but yours md one day some eighteen months ago a jentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look rery ill," and you may depend I was. He idded, Will you take some medicine if I jrocure it; I replied, I will take anything. BTe brought me a bottle of your Antidote, t,nd I took it accordingly as directed, and :o my delight I began to get well, and ifter taking three large bottles I was a new nan, thanks to your great discovery. I ilways keep it by me, and find a few doses )ccasionally keep me in perfect health, and [ wish you the success with it that such a nedicine merits. You can make what use rou like of this. —I remain, yours, etc. T. H. Pauling, Masterton. May be obtained from Messes Fletcheb Beos., and Sheabman Bros., Ashburton. J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, AECADB, ASHBUETON. [AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BAELBY, &;peas, 3n Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Dompany (Fire and Marine). 2 188 Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,O00:O00. Mosfcjiberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. Bonuses declared every year, Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6_23 Fob CYCLING SHOES, GO TO 11. 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 GUAKANTCED, WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. nnEY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss _I_ Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold '■ by all leading grocers.



i 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 Eisks, Also, Eisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. j FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FARMERS OF ASHRURTON AND Surrounding District. "T7|7"EHave 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. Undrili. T. H. UOTBILL & CO. TrnUENISHING UNDEETAKEES Jj AND EMBALMEES TANCEED STEEET, ASHBUETON EVERT REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished 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 Lry "v. IS THE X JLj a best isbS b STARCH USE NO OTEEIi Procurable from all Grocers and Store* keepeis throughout the colony. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHUECH. /""MASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATUEDAY. MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS. mHE BEST IN THE MARKET. Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton —Messes Sheae man Beob. C. PANNELL. TAILOE AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, TTrAS 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. PATTY Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw. bold all grocers.



J BUSINESS jNOTICES , COCOA BETTER. \Wk |S IMPORTED,. lilpP AAAI% LESS PRICE ""^MIIL MONSTER —CLEARING SALE.=- Previous to Stocktaking. FOE ONE MONTH ONLY. Immense Reductions ,'m Every Department. Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly 3s lid per yard One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Kid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2sJ6d \ Ladies' Stockings Is per pair j Ladies' Corsets from Is lid, all sizes j I The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes, reduced Men's Hats Is each i Men's Suits 23s 6d, formerly 31s 6d Waterproof Coats 25s upwards Ladies' Shoes from 5s 9d. Men's Boots 9s 6d, 11s 9d, 12s 6d » Best Colonial White Blankets 17s 6d !' Best Eider Down Quilts from 18s lid Kapoc Quilts, full size, 10s each ,- . I Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORR. ... ™ 30000 «-l— SIL COOKING fglpS*! ' RAM>ES! p£-._-^_-/_2£^?_Jl^- In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite ■■^fT jssstßffiwiMsF^T. -—5-u^^g""" True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. '"'■ % I fess^stdl P™*s^Si^ letting Seauired. "t^i »^^Pf^3|«^\.^NL_ I With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he 1 I » "^"Vs fs|l*\^P^%^* I open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With I I K^r^T-lTjl ef ~tb«*ir*<»\ L, cast ron or copper boilers; The copper B I |fis vS^|l ]|| boilers are large and tin lined inside. jfLJi *£SSi|4 11**™*"**™**^! Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all nT_s \V\ W^i^^^^, sizes, single or double. High or low pres |Bj^gg=jg^^^^| sure boilers. w^!^SmSrr~:^mwMrr ninn —» "S Sold by all Ironmongers from whom *■" Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess St/eet, Dunedin. WE ABE CASH BUYEBS'OF PEIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROABE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS GOR^ SACKS SUPPLIED. f^ O TCHPTXI f^ DONE ON FARMERS' \JX ilO 1 1 i\VT ACCOUNT. CANTBBBURY KOLLEK FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager. BELFAST AND FAIEFIELD FEEEZING WOKKS MANURED, ARE THE BEST TJIOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND' ANY OTHEB CROP SPECIAL MANUBES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples oi soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7s 6d per Ton has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. OANTEEBURY FROZEN "MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christohurch. SMOKE ONLY N E W VENU S. A PJSRFECT TOBACCO. 1



■ BUSINESS NOTICES A Free Trip to Christchurch and BACK!! A TEMPTING OFFSE. —- npO the Residents of Ashburton and Surrounding Districts. Everybody in Ashburton and thereabouts will be glad to know STBANGE'S Great Annual Stock-Taking Sale NOW ON. While this Colossal Sale Continues HUNDREDS UPON HUNDBEDS of TEMPTING- BARGAINS will'be obtainable in the following (and innumerable other) Lines:— / SMART MILLINEKY, ' STYLISH DRESS P-S AND DRISS FABRICS, This Fashionable MANTLES, JACKETS, OAPES, COSTUMES, Sale UP-TO-DATE HOSIERY, Will PARIS & OTBKR KID (also FABRIC) GLOVEF, last CHOICE UNI)EROL'>TfIING, 30 READY-MADE CLOTHING, Days CHILDREN'S GOODS, Only, Etc, Etc. Etc. ' , All the above and a Host of Other Lines willfbe offered at such pbices as must RESULT IN BUSINESB, while The Sale Bargains in Furniture will astonish all who see them. Never before have we offered such a superb assortment of PUENITUEE at Beduced Sale Prices as that we are now showing. It is all our own make—a sufficient guarantee of quality. As an EXTRAORDINARY SALE ATTRACTION We shall be prepared to allow all Ashburton and District residents attending the Sale and spending £100 or upwards with us for Furniture their First-class Return Railway Fares—Christohurch and back—fepe of chabge. Of course this offer will only hold good during the'present Sale, and,,together with the Exceptionally Reduced Prices of the Furniture, should result in a great many Country Kesidents attending this Sale. ; All Parcels of Furniture purchased during this Sale to the value of £50 and upwards will be delivered Fkee as far south as. Timaru, and as far north as Culverden. WILL THE RESIDENTS OF ASHBUETON and Surrounding Districts please note that Orders for any article or articles specified in this Catalogue may be left with MR SANDEEY at our Ashbttrton Agency, and will receive our promptest attention. Or, if preferred, Ashburton residents may • SHOP WITH TXS BY TOST, : Aa Hundreds of our regular customers do. This is a very simple and effective plan. You just consult your oatalogue, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value—and leave us to do the rest. In this way you may participate in all the ADVANTAGES OF THIS GREAT BALE .WITHOUT TROUBLE, EXPENSE, OR INCONVENIENCE. STRANGE CHRISTCHURCH. ||jg§« Mffl/mS$ These Durable Tyres can be relied il^s! llSfa 'SHiPF m °n f°r TwELVE ■■Months' Hard Riding on all E§%<l§ lHk (I I BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. j llifj Vk 1 he un'°P Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust ltd., §i&i^ 12S Richfield Street, Christchurch,N.Z. 11x11 H And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Bri6bana4 HhoSS GREAT STOCKTAKING SALE AT Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. < Everything Reduced in Price for One Month, WISE Fathers and Mothers remember this is our Annual Stocktaking Sale, when the most up-to-date Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton will be cleared regardless of cost. Eemember we are not holding this Sale for fun, we are in down right We are going to Sell two thousand pairs of Boots in onejmonth. BOOTS. BOOT 8, They are almost given away at Mellows. Now is your time to buy. Come and see for yourself. Come early, for our Sale is now on, and it will only last for One Month. This is without doubt the largest Boot Sale ever held in Ashburton, The public say Mellor's the man for good, cheap, genuine Sales, so come one, come all. Do not forget that Mellors Zealandia Boot Store IS IN TANCBED STEEET, ASHBUETON PROPERTIES FOR SALE T HA V E FOR SALE — SEVERAL G 0.0 D FARMS In the Ashburton County, Amongst them being-— 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well 233 „ Mitcham Koad, improved watered, house of eight rooms, 3000  grass land, Lyndhurst stable, wool shed, etc 53 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and 476 „ Springburn, 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; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, improved j 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 grass this year 80 Acres, Elgin 400 Acres, Barrhill, subdivided; seven 122 Acres, Hinds roomed house, stable, trap, house, etc 596 Acres, Hinds 660 Acres, Eangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbrae 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, Mack- 500 Acres, Lyndhurst, thoroughly im smith's shop proved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultural of six rooms x land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, §324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetuity, stable chaff and trap house House, Stubles, and all necessary 1693 Acres, Eangitata improvements. D. THOMAS, Ashburton . i



THE GREAT THROAT AND LUNG CURE. Tussicura. The true secret of health lies in the pre vention of disease, and for this reason a medicine which not only cures complaints, but prevents the development of more serious trouble, possesses a special value. Of all such Remedies TUSSICURA takes pre-eminence, and the phenomenal success it has achieved more than justifies its claim to support. No matter how severe a Cough or Cold may be,~a dnsa of this ' wonderful preparation will give instant and permanent relief, acting as it does upon the organs affected and rendering capable of doing the work ordained to them by Nature. It should be remembered that TUSSICURA is in no sense a " quack " medicine, but is the invention of an experienced pharmacist, who has given special attention to the study of the throat, lungs, and bronchial tubes. A single trial is sufficient to prove its effi cacy, and those who are suffering from any of the complaints which, this mixture pro fesses to cure should not neglect to try it. Price 2s 6d per bottle. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. Obtainable from all Chemists and Store keepers throughout the colony. The Cup That Cheers.—-What is more invigorating than a nice cup of Coffee these frosty mornings; and you get one if you bixy some of. Fletcher Bros, fine blend of Java and Mocha, which, makes ft cap of Coffee fit for the Gods. We grind the Coffee on the premises, thereby ensuring its freshness. We have only one quality and one price, namely, Is 6d per lb, and there is nothing better to be had BILL MARTIN SPEAKS. To Ideal Tyre Company, Christchurch, — Dear Sirs,—l have much pleasure in writing you to say howheartily I appreciate the Idea tyres which were fitted to my machine and upon which I put up my seventeen New Zealand records, and won the several cham-t pion3hip prizes. , I am very pleased with them—WILLIAM MARTIN. 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 one means a profit with hardly any work. Seed 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 thin for the poultry yard.—Advt. Messrs Fletcher Bros, are offering £5 Reward to anyone who can prove that their Defiance Butter which they are selling at Is per lb., is not the same quality and brand as what is being sold at Is 3d per lb. by another firm in Ashburton. They do this on account of some unprincipled person spreading a report that their butter is of an inferior quality to that which is being sold at Is 3d per lb, which they can prove is set 80 ■ ■■ ' - ■••'■-■