The Ashburton Guardian.

Yol xxi No. 58 !)0

AshburtoH : Wednesday, October 29, 1902

Price - One penny

Amazing Business Deal.

UP-TO-DATE AMERICA,

A "New York Herald" to hand gives some particulars of one of the mosfc extraordinary syndicates ever conceived even in a country notorious for its novel ties. • , It appears that one Charles Beckor, a forger of unparalleled ability, is just com pleting a term of imprisonment in a Cali fornian prison, and a syndicate has been formed by a group of New York capitalists, with the forger's skill as its sole and won derful asset. The prospectus, which has been issued, tells that the concern is capi talised at 10,000,000d01., and it is confi dently expected that the company will be able to earn three hundred per cent. o£ its entire capitalisation in the first.year. The brilliancy and originality of the plan have astounded Wall Street.

The "Herald" publishes the prospectus of the syndicate, which is issued by Spaulding, Fontain and Co., of Wall Street. After detailing the method of issuing shares, the prospectus proceeds :— " Charles Becker, Incorporated, is autho rised to do a general forging, check-rais ing, and fraudulent paper business. By the terms of a contract entered into with Charles Becker, the company has for ninety-nine years, or during hia entire life, the exclusive right to the professional ser vices of the said Charles Becker, under whose personal supervision the business will be conducted, and -who expressly agrees, by the terms of the said contract, to relieve the stockholders of all liability for his acts. The combany in return for this agrees to supply the same Charles Becker ■with ample funds for conducting and safe guarding his enterprises. " The Syndicate managers.on behalf of the corporation, desire to say that the services of Charles Becker were procured only after a. very active competition with various bank ing companies who recognised his ability. " Charles Becker, Incorporated, is capi talised at 10,000,000d01., which is divided into 5,000,000d01. seven per cent cumulative preferred stock, andB.OOO.OOOdo 1. of common. Prom a knowledge of Mr Becker's ability, the Syndicate feels that it can reasonably promise steady dividends on the common stock, which will fai exceed in amount the returns from the preferred." The average man might te inclined to think that the law might suddenly land the syndica tor's human asset in gaol, and that the promoters recognise this possi bility appears from tho clause of the pros pectus." . ■ " With the capital with which the com pany will be prepared to furnish Charles Becker for his operations, it is not unreason able to presume that the company will be able to earn no le?s than 300 per cent, on, its entire capitalisation in the first year providing nothing happens to Charles Becker."

Already, remarks the "Herald," the syn dicate agents have been deluged by orders, for stock from all parts of the country, which shows that money is plenty, and eager for sound investments with sure xe turiis.



SHIPPING. fIYHE NEW ZEALAND. SHIPPING X COMPANY'S LINE Royal Hail Steamers |for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. " ~~ Probable To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Eimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Tongariro 7661 — Nov. 27 Wakanui 5706 — To follow Buapehu* 7705 — » Paparoa* 6563 — »



BUSINESS NOTICES. • WILLIAM WOOD & CO., MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. Y^ASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freeiing. Agents for John Fowler and Co, (Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OFFICE,' The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000000. 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.



* Twin Screw. For further particulars apply to FBIEDLANDER BEOS,, Ltd. BHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ROYAL Mail Steamers, with superior accommodation for all classes of pas sengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Teneriffe and Plymouth. _ j — Vessel. Tons. Comm'nd'r From Date. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'n N0v.13 *Athenio 12230 C Kempson Well'n Dec. 11 Kumara 6034 Scotland Well'n To fol. Maori 5317 Moffafr — „ *€k>thio ' 7755 W. Kidley — „ * Twin Screw, tNo passengers carried Full particulars as to rates of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BEOS.



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under:— For Wesfcport and Grey mouth—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For.extra sailings see advertise-' menfc in Christchurch papers. Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Pioton via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. BUSINESS NOTICES. HENRY STEPHENSON. IN response to appeals from a number of my Clients to include the' Sale of Farms, Town' Properties, Suburban Properties, Sections, etc., in my business, I have de cided to do so, and am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exceptionally easy— NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Pro perties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business in this direction will receive 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. 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.



ASHBURTON HOTEL, J. MULLAN. Proprietor, |^iENTRALLY situated. Good accomoda \y tion for travellers. Wines Spirits and Ales of the best brands only. Free Stabling. 8 287 "central hotel, ASHBURTON. W. H. DARDIS '. Proprietor. BEST Brands only of Wines, Spirits, and Ales kept. Ward's XXXX on Tap. Free Stabling. 8 246 ROYAL HOTEL, ASHBURTON. VI R A, WHITAKER, late manager of i >Vl Ashburton Club, has entered into possession oi' the above Hotel. Every comfort and convenience. Fishing Hut at Mouth of Ashburton River



Mount Somers Hotel. | W J A; CLAY, Proprietor HAVING- Purchased this well known Hotel, I am now prepared to receive Visitors and the General Public. Best Accommodation. Every attention given. Only the Best Brands of Wines, Spirits, j and Ales kept. 8 57 Somerset Hotel, ASHBURTON. HT HE first part of the above Hotel is now j .1 completed and ready to receive visitors. It is fitted up with all the latest improve ments. I Every Bedroom has a Patent Ventilator. Hot and cold -water to Baths and Lava ' tories. Hot and cold Shower Baths. Visitors can rely on receiving every comfort. JAMES LANE, Proprietor. 8 277



DINEEN'S Railway Refreshment Rooms. I BEG to thank all my friends for their kind patronage accorded to me during the past six months, and I hope by strict attention to business to still receive a fair share in the future. Nothing but the beat ■wines and spirits kept. N.B. —Dunedin prize Ales always on teP' J. DIKEEN, LESSEE. 1Q WHERE TO STAY IN CHRIST CHURCH. Send a Post Card or Telegram to STOREY'S TERMINUS HOTEL. (opposite Christchurch Eailway Station.) F. W. MILLWAED, ... Licensee. THIS popular Hotel is now under new management as above, and offers special indiicement to families and visitors desiring the comforts of a home in Christ church. . , The building is of brick and stone, and the rooms ato 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 j £2 2s per week. J230 . Cafe De Paris Hotel, Cashel Street, CHRISTCHURCH. THIS First-class Hotel, after undergoing extensive alterations and refurnishing on most modern lines, is NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE VISITORS and TOURISTS, who will find Every Comfort and Con-, venience. Hot and Cold Shower Baths. Electric Light. Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Cigars of the Best Quality. Terms : 5s 6d per day 5 35s per week. 9 142 E. W. SOFIELD, Proprietor. PATTY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two patty • pans or nothing.



S. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. tA LWAYS in Stock.—A first J\ class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments. Designs and estimates may be inspected at the establishment i.A of Mr John Wilson, Painter, *^ Burnett Street, Ashburton. Letter Cutting in any style. Notice of Removal. MR J. E. BAIN, HURGEON DENTIST, Has Eemoved to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurcb. Telephone 956. CROWN BEEWERY CO., Ltd Antigua Street, Christchurch. /NELEBEATED SPARKLING ALES \_/ AND STOUT. - Fobty Peize Medals. In Bulk and Bottle at all the principal Motels and Clubs in New Zealand. Private Families Supplied. 7 134 COOKING RANGES. ■OAENINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent. Needs no setting, Can be used as r>pen"fire. Ask For The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. TEY the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Try the Bapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. "Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold %y all leading grocers, <



M-*_" fi _f* ■ I o^cil _TV <_rYtl"i_r__-_ l-^r&ii LIIC i-A/Cdl 1/JJLiUII rUlli '^lrfj>^s%&if%&i£i^ji^R_S______ssWSW^^ * When you get inside the Polling Booth, see that the Returning Officer gives you two Ipapers. HEAD THE LOCAL OPTION PAPER VERY CAREFULLY, so that you thoroughly understand it. Now look at it. Don't hurry! Nevermind the lines at the very top of the paper. The only linos that concern you are the three which begin with the words, I VOTE ... Run your pencil through the FIRST of these three lines ONLY* the line which ends with the word " CO3STTIKT7E." You don't want the licenses to continue, so Strike Out that line— and that line only. Score every word of it out plainly, AND BE SURE THAT YOUR PENCIL DOES NOT TOUCH ANY OTHER LIKE ON THE PAPER. Your Paper will then look like this:— I Vote that the Number of Licenses existing in the District be Reduced I Vote that No Licenses be Granted in the District Don't pat another mark on your paper. In tho meantime, find out from the Registrar if your Name is on the Roll. All claims to vote -\o not reach the proper quarter, so make quite sure by personal enquiry. BUSINESS NOTICES f BUSINESS NOTICES!



TRY AUSLEBROOK AND COB MILK KISSES. A Delicious Confection. The Original and Only Tar if c Kiss is made by Aulsebrook & Co, see that their name is on every wrapper [ tlf Mi' I 1 IM'H'I *i i * 111 II 'I I'll HIM Hi | IT^^^i^ Jg!!;MKOT^4^ S ■—. 30000 „ --..'. m L cooking |||||P|=|% RANGES \WL^*H^mj9*X >*~—^ x>« i n Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite /fT^TF ""^""^^^^^.jßgiMfc True Coal, or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. !■ « , fateySJL J|^^^^ With Stove Pipe can be worked out in lie I *? Pflv9lDE!^^^£^ I open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With I'j \} fTiSSfHll^lff^^^L-^ fL cas* ron or co PPer boilers. 'Phe copper I 'r ' NIBSvII 18 *«2^si* X boilers are large and tin lined inside. ' I V jSwwQM BtogaggaMßgw- W* Eepairs are a minimum. Made in all I bEB oMHSSHtMA:, sizes, single or double. High or low pres- JL y^^Ml*'i*Tfc"^^^^'""T'iii sure boilers." ■^b^l Sold by all Ironmongers from whom W?^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^~™i» Catalogues can be obtained or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess Street, Dunedin v^ s**** ii "" jit J&L^l makTrsmTthe pure juice of the apple - . . \ QUARTS * PINTS -r OBTAINABLE IN ( :^^ & p propbewps FLETCHER, HUMPHREYS &C? rsr;;TDPAL SQMRE.CHRISTCHURCH. BELFAST AND FAIKFIELD FREEZING WORKS AlA'i^ Ail.Fi! i)sVn Tj^OE TURNIPS, BAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP SPECIAL .MANURES are made to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop. Samples ol soil analysed free of cost to Farmers using our Manure. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials. Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. F. WAYMOTJTH, Secretary, ; 139 Hereford Street, Chriatohurob,



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, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Eates. NICOLL BROS, Agents. C PANNELL, TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 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. I —jTjnriTa^wiiMi.i...i-«^ 11 a —;■■■ —m^y INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 t HAS already been added to Policies in the Department. : This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. WARD AND CO.'S UN RIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English; IT is a well-known fact that • Jas. Mellob can give much better value I r in Boots and Shoes than any other Shop in Ashburton.



BUSINESS NUI'IUJES. There's No Place Like - - - STRANGE'S For FURNITURE. "OOSSESSING the Completest and moat up-to-date Steam Furniture Factory in New Zealand, vie are in a position to execute all orders for ■ Furniture entrusted to us in the most satisfactory style. The Cheapest and the Best way to furnish is to patronise the actual Manufacturers, and obtain your Furniture from the Factory Direct. We furnish all kinds of Dwellings from basement to attic in any style desired, from the plain and homely to the costly and luxurious, and we are now constantly executing commissions for Furniture received from all parts of the colony. Estimates and full particulars post free on application to any address. :o — For- Carpets, Carpet Squares, Floorcloths, Linoleums. Mats, Mattings, Curtains, Crockery, and Glass, &c» f &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 HOUSE FCRNISHEBS, CHEISTCHURCH.



i THE MEW JSHfc 1 I ant re&w *r Mir « TY n it will prove a ■ | I VUIXAMIIEfraSrS^ THISTIKIU agteatbooa i | VULLANUCUWj^ to aU cycl . sts> It is m J ufactafc d 1 1 nLJAILPI^ BT P*" } under a hydraulic pressure of 1200 te s i/w^b r | l i Ib^ tQ thg square i nc h, rendering | I TYRF VliWfi/ / parting of rubber and fabric an g I * * >-v^j33-^l A impossibility, and thus saving fully B 1 SfimA^A^^^jk. 50 per cent, of the troubles associated || f. jfiy ""'•J":^^*^fcTOiiillMir J witll pneumatic ■tyres. Ask your M f> /^^ fc^ffilr Agent to show you a sample. 1* m I // J^ll^Si WILL D 0 THE REST§ I i[f Jl^M V'M "ONE GENUINE / fj\ i I if B^lfc'-^d WITHOUT THIS I |^j| j M I\\ i^ffft^ on Cover and Tube. X^gf^ I f ? y'^il %iMi The Dun'op Pneuma<ic Tv 6 Co* i I ft 128 LICHKIELD ST., CimrSTCIICJRCII, N.Z. I I |( x^^Slip? WskY/SIM And at Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, §3 | a J /^lo%lz/WL>r9L aud Brisbane- I Wire Netting! Wire Netting! WE have just landed "Ex Authenic," 20,000 yards Wire Netting, all sizes and all guages. Sheep Netting (centre strand). PIG NETTING, FOWL NETTING, i CHICK NETTING, t BIRD NETTING, FRUIT TEEE NETTING. Prices from One Penny per yard. Hurdles, Gates, Barb Wire, Plain Wire, Iron Standards, Stakes, Posts, Etc., always in Stock. ' WY.H. COLLINS & CO., Ironmongers, Painters, Timber and Coal Merchants, Sawmillers. ________™™_™ umum 111 *****^* mm^saßasaßasmimamwu^^^^Jai^^^i^-JBmii.tM^ i ■■■— in mwi i hi .miMiMMß«ra«i^^^^ffnmram .SMOKE ONLY i . N .ft W VENU S. t. ~"~"°™ A PREFECT 1 TOBACiO,



VARICOSE VEINS CURED. Flantekoa Again Victorious T HE f>iuttneist tills time, but the same I ri-sult—completely cured. The re markal.lo healing properties of these wonderful plants that form the basis of this wo'devn remedy sire felt just the same whether applied externally in the form of the Ointment and Soap, or take" internally in the form of .-Pi&ntekoa. To use "an everyday expression, "I never saw any thing like it." E^ad this letter: — Eoily-rcad, St. Albnns, Cliristohurch, Ist October, :002. Dear Sirp,—l wish to testify to the bene fit F have received by usinjr your Flactekoa Ointment, Jb'or months I hfivo suffered with VARICOSE VEINS (BKOKEN), and have tried many remedies, but without success. I got two tius of your Plantekoa Ointment, and have not had occasion to use it all, as I am pleased to say I am now COMPLE I'ELT CURED, thanks to I'lanteloa. I cannot speak 100 highly in praise of this wonderful remedy, and have recommended it to my friends. Publish this note so that other sufferers may be benefited. Yours very truly, ANNIE WOODHAM. Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it. Take no substitute. Eemember the Name, and remember it CURES. J. JACKSON, EastSt, Agent.



WOOL, WOOL. T F not already a staunch, client of ours JL we hope you soon will be. We want your business. We assert that every man should adhere to his own trade, as one cannot successfully cope with ten or twelve different classes of business. If he attempts it someone's interests must suffer. Our business is the STOCK AND WOOL BUSINESS. We have been brought up to it, and it is well known that we are Experts. We do not caro what other firms do. We assert I that we can show better averages than anyone else. Do not be led away or coerced into the belief that anyone can sell—such is not the case. Firstly—A man must be a judge of what he is selling. Secondly—He must be in touch with. values. Chirdly—He must have the confidence of the buyers. , Fourthly—He must have discretionary ability. Fifthly—He must be capable of advising his clients. Finally—We assert that you cannot make an auctioneer. It is a gift, and good, men are not procurable. Do not run away with the idea that any one can sell. Our experience is that per haps it is all very well on a rising market, but all markets are not rising ones, and the very one to which your consignment may come forward might be a weak one, and you may lose enough on that sale to amply justify your securing the services of the best-man. We look after all consignments ns though they were our own, our clients ' being our first and only consideration. You ! can rely upon prompt payments, personal supervision, caretul valuations, and no sacrifices, therefore hesitate no longer, send your consignments to H. MATSON and Co., Addington. Ashburton representative— David' Thomas. • : Wool Packs, Grain Sacks, Twine, Berger's Branding Compound supplied at lowest current rates. ....... Cash advances made against the Growing Clip either for Lecal Sale" or Shipment "up to any amount.' We are the local Agents for Messrs H Dawson and Co., Wool Brokers, London. j H. MATSON" | AND CO. ]' Smote New Venus