The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5754

Ashburton i Tburacky, September 4, l«()2

Price - One Penny*

The Remounts Scandal.

THE WAYS OF THE STUDDBET GAKG,

The action brought by the« Secretary of State for War against Major C. W. Stud dert and others for alleged breach of con tract in connection with the purchase of horses for the Yeomanry in South Africa has been settled before the Vice-Chancellor in Dublin.

At the beginning of 1900 Major C. W. Stnddert, a military gentleman residing in County Clare, received a telegram from Colonel St Quinfcin, who was charged, with the ta»k of securing horses for the Imperial Yeomanry, asking him to inspect horses in Waterford and Dublin. For this he was promised "£2 a day and expenses." Major Sfcuddert promptly accepted the job. The pay was good j but it was, apparently, not good enough. So the Major took into part nership two sons and a son-in-law. They arranged to,-go about the country picking up poor and useless beasts at prices ranging from .83,10s to £20 each. These were generously passed on to the Yeomanry Committee at £30 apiece. It was a profitable business, and it wont on for months. For the purposes of fraud & clerk named Patrick Collins, who was em ployed on a weekly wage by Major Stud dert, was made the nominal seller, though he had never owned a horse in his life. Major Studdert's sons admitted having signed the clerk's name to documents sail cheques. A veterinary surgeon, paid by the Government to protect their interests, joined in "the swim." According to the statement of the Salicitor-General, one of Major Studdert's sons bought 124 horses at an average price of £20, and sold them for £30 each to the Government, thus making ■£1240^ on the transaetton. A son-in-law similarly sold t£ Major Studdert 57 horses at a profit of .£lO apiece, or £570 in all. In another case a son of Major Studdert was partner in a transaction in which .£I4OO was netted. In all these cases, according to the statement of the Solicitor-General, the relatives of the Major were fraudulently returned as dea'ers.

The actual beasts supplied were to a large extent absolutely useless for the pur pose for which they were required. They were largely the refuse of Clure and Kerry, picked up on the high-ways and by-wayi by the members of the Sfcuddert clique. On their arrival at Liverpool, many were found unfit even to make the voyage to South Africa., far less to be of use to the soldiers on their arrival there. Some of them suf fered from parasitic mange, some from lice, and some were mares obviously in foal. Of one lot of 176 no fewer than 103 were de clared unsuitable by the inspector at Liver pool. When Colonel St Quiutin somewhat tardily asked explanations, Major Studdert certified that the beast he had bought were sound when they'left Ireland, and that ho had paid for them at the rate of .£3O. Yet General Truman, in his evidence, stated that on examination ©f the Irish horses, he passed only 57 out of 250. "Some were diseased, some were old, and some had malformation."

In view of the overwhelming nature of the evidence for the War Office, the defen dants decided to compromise the ai69, and after an interval it was announced that further proceedings had been abandoned on condition of a payment of iS-OO'J by the Sniddert family. The atmoiiGcementi was received with-hisses in the Court.



SHIPPING. f|"HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING JL COMPANY'S LINE Royal Mail Steamers for London. Via Monte Video, Teneriffe, and Plymouth./ Best accommodation for all classes of Passengers. Probable , To Sail Steamer. Tons Final Port. about Whakat'ne 5715 Auckland Sept. 11 Paparoa* 6583 — Oct. 9 Rimutaka 7765 Wellington Oct. 30 Wakanui 5706 To follow Ruapehu* 7705 — „ * Twin Screw. _^ For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



BUSINESS NOTICES. C PAN NELL. TAILOR AND MERGER, 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.



Ross' Antidote and Ointment The Great Herbal Remedy for Purifying the Blood. „ ;• HE following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known in Ash burton, speaks for itself : — Masterton, August 2% 1901. Ross Antidote Company, Dear Sirs, —I feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favour of Ross' Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every knows one but yours and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came into the shop where I was employed. He remarked " Jack, you look very ill," and you may depend I was. He added, Will you take some medicine if I procure it; I replied, I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and :o my delight I began to get well, arid after taking three large bottles I was a new man, thanks to your great discovery. I always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success with it that such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this.-—I remain, yours, etc. J. H. Pauling, Masterton.



BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. . EOYAL 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. Waiwera 6837 J. Stuart Well'n Septll Aotea 6364 A. Lowden — Oct. Karamea 6563 J. Burton Well'nOct. *Athenic 1223> CKempson — Nov. •Gothic 7755 W. Kidley Well'n * Twin Screw. fNo passengers carried Pull particulars as to rateß of Freight and Passage Money, etc., from NICOLL BROS. T7 NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF U NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. Steamers sail from Lyttelton as under: — For Wesfeport and Greymouth-—Weekly Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays. NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise-' 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 Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing. For furtther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, I



May be obtained from Messrs Fletcher Bros!, and Shearman Bros., Ashburton. Insure your life in the Australian Mutual Provident Society. Funds Exceed £17,000000. Most liberal Policy Conditions, Most economical Management, Most Stringent Reserves. j Bonuses declared every year. Travelling Agent Ashburton District— James Pipe; Address letters—Post Office, Ashburton. 6 2



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 my ptompt and 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 bands 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 : j Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited i Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. ' Pianos and Organs on time payments from 20s per month. I Tiave also several second hand Instru ments on hand.cheap. HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, Lan<3, Estate, and Commission Agent and Valuer, ASHBURTON.



ISARSAFAmJ^ J. W. MALCOLMSON, FARMERS 1 AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I AM A BUYER OF ME A T AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, • Dn Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations. Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine). 2 188



Notice of Removal. MR J. EJ7 BAIN, QURGEON 'DENTIST, Has Bemoved to Wardell's Buildings, Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. S. McBRIDE, -Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Street. Timaru. t\ LWAYS in Stock.—A first xjL 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. COOKING RANGES. T>ARNINGHAM and CO.'S IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, New Patent.



INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1600,000 f | AS already been added to Policies in | j 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. EICHARDSON, Commissioner.



Needs no setting, Can be used as open^fire. Ask For The IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. A GENTLEMAN in good social and financial position wishes to correspond ■raith, refined and educated young- lady, view to matrimony. Must be good looking and have a clear complexion and beautiful skin, such as-those who use PLANTEKOA Oint ment and Soap. .^^ WHY do we sell as many Boots as all the rest of the shops put together ? The answer is simple. We sell nothing but the Best of Goods, and our prices are by far the Cheapest.—Mellor's, Tancred street.'



WARD AND CO.'S UNRIVALLED ALES AND STOUT. Superior to English. TEY the Eapid Lighting Shiit Gloss Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Try the Eapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. Sold by all leading grocers. Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES. i New Zealand Insurance Com pany I Establish, 1859. Capital—One Million. THE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial Company. Noted for Promptness and Liberality? Paid up Capital and Keserves, ■£-00,000' Fire and Marine Risks, Also, Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machines, &c, accepted^afc Lowest Current Rates. * NICOLL BROS, Agents.



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



T. H. Undri&l E. Undrill T. H. UNDRILL & CO. TT^URNISHING UNDERTAKERS i JD AND EMBALMERS TANCBED 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 — yywwiiiiinmiiiiiii miu'iiiiii'wiiy Hi ip ' 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 GUAEANTCED. WILLIAM WOOD & CO, MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET CHRISTCHURCH. CASH Buyers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Caj«(Leeds) Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruston & Proctor, Ltd), Threshing Machines, Etc. ASHBURTON OEFICE, The Arcade. Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY.



MANNING & GO'S NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUAfcTS AND PINTS. npHE BEST IN THE MARKET. i Equal to the Leading Brands of) ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs Shear man Bros. Lf f ~%T IS TBE ! 1L I BEST bb£F STARCH' KG OTEEU Procurable from all Grocers and Store keepers throughout the colony. ATTY~Pan baking powder is the great est novelty you ever saw.^Sold all grocers.



" BUSINESS NOTICES ''% ' ■ | | " Madam,:'-do you !©ve ' | | your children? 91 _ SIIAKEM I ♦*♦ . v fa Then your first care will be to provide them with *|* *l* a reliable food for their proper growth and *j* *;* nourishment during their childhood. The best X X food that can be obtained is ♦*♦ ! BISCUITS ! **♦ " Fed regularly on these Strengthening Biscuits, *t* X | your children will grow up healthy and happy. «|> | SOLD EVERYWHERE. f £ v f X Ask for J\ulsebrqo^'s l¥[ilk Biscuits $ ♦ ™~ MdisiEß } ■ =CLEARING SALE.~:



1 ' 53C! ""■' Previous to Stocktaking. fur one month o.\ly. Immense Reductions in Every Department, Ladies' Dress Goods Is, formerly Is lid per yard x One Lot of Dress Garments half price Ladies' Fur Top Eid Gloves 2s lid, formerly 4s 6d 20 Ladies' Tan and leather Kid Gloves Is 9d, formerly 2s 6d Ladies' Stockings Is per pair ' \ ' Ladies' Corsets from la lid,-all sizes The Celebrated W. 8., all sizes,' reduced Men's Hats Is each 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 18b lid Eapoc Quilts, fall size, 10s each / Dressmaking and Tailoring Prices strictly Moderate ANDREW ORE, , WB AUK CASH BUYBBS OF ' PRIM E MILLTNU WIIEAT OFFTOE IN AROADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS COR* SACKS S\ PPI-tF.D. r* n> i cnni'ivi f^ donk on farmers' ijlvlolllN V J A. COUNT. OANTEBJBUBY ivhhMi FLOUK MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager.



p~, 30,000 „ m L cooking feaftg^l -RANGES V _ (^^^ "" 7^«,,.J^a In Use in the Colony. They burn Lignite i -~-~-- r ■ j . ,^—^ggft*'' True Coal > or Wood, up to 2ft 6in. " ■ ffBl!?y Si "*<4^s X Setting Required. "5 ' i Ssljror-Jlw^^iLjfcii ff^ With Stove Pipe can be worked out in he I ' yf^>^*^ lr open. Splendid Bread Bakers. With I ■Hlt^^M^St ffji, caß.* ron or copper boilera. The copper I #jgjfr|»j V ]| ."•'^r^s^, boilers are large and tin lined inside. II Ss^^f 1 i [Lw——«, Sp Bepairs are a minimum. Made in all I ****, \&^fy oBIWBS^ I s*zes> B\n^ e or do«W«- High or low pres- Mi i 11 A! "^^^TiyaSSS^T^TC?! sure boilers. ■nMtSfeiMißilwHMiianiiiiinM Sold by all Ironmongers from whom w''~' ——^11^ Catalogues can be obtained, or from the makers, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. Southend Foundry, Princess- Street, Dunedin



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD ■ FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST THOR TUENIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER 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. * For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7S l6d 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. CANTERBURY FBOZEN "MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUOE &&FOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, 139 Hereford Street, Christchuroh.



SMOKE ONLY NEW V EN • U S. A PEKtfECT TOBACCO,



BUSINESS NOTICES There's No Place Like STRANGE'S, Ch.Cn., for Furniture. ... «y» .. . | ||B m "POSSESSING the completest and most up-to-date Steam Furniture Factory in New Zealand, we are in a position to execute all orders for Furniture entrusted to us in the most satisfactory style. The Cheapest and the Best way to furnish is to patronise the actual Manufacturers, and obtain your Furniture from the Fac tory 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 foru Frniture 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«, &c. We are unrivalled iff New Zealand. All prices—and a practically unlimited choice of goods. . . We own Venetian Blind, Bedding 1, and Wire-Mattress Factories, and supply all these goods of the very first; quality at very reasonable prices.



If you reside too far from Christcliurch to come and see us, you should " Drop us a Line," and transact your business with us by letter. STRANGE & COMPANY, COMPLETE UCUSE FDRNISBEES, OHEISTCHURCH. J^^^ By Riding ;.||| foUl W^?^^ y°n ree y°urse'^ fr°m a'l Tyre troubles r Bl^: WgWi ll^Ms^ These Durable Tyres can be relied fi&i ilioPl f§|^p<lP \'M on for Twelve Months' Hard Riding on alt jfi£>l %\ ||f BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. B^ yf The Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. of Aust. Ltd., , ||?0| 128 Lichlield Streat, Chrlstchurcli, N,Z. And at Melbourne, Sydhty, Adelaide, Pertli.litid Brisbane. fposcli



HUBBUCK'S OILS & CASTLE BRAND COLORS A S Specified for use by all leading Architects and used -on all Board of Education Works. WE USE ONLY THESE : ; All work done under supervision of our thoroughly Experienced Foreman, MR. GHAS. CHAPMAN. S 1 O N-W R I T I N G. W, H. COLLINS & CO., Painters, Glaziers, Signwriters, Paperhangers, Examiners and. General House and Art Decorators. i CJ/"NT> Tl%/T For keeping frost off early Fruifc. Beistand cheapest &V^JXI JML in the world.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE THAVE FOR SALE — SEVEEAL Gf-008 FARMS. In the Ashburton County, ' <j Amongst them being— '. 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improved 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivides, •well 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved watered, house of eight Tooms, 3000 „ grass laud, Lyudhurst stable, wool shed, «eto 63 „ Carter's Terrace, extra heavy 140 Acres, Ashburton Porks, subdivided land into 5 paddocks,, house, stable, and | 476 „ Springburn, improvement, chaff house, Tvell fenced and watered, nearly new land good 962 Acres, Mount Hutt, good house and 200 Acres, Buccleueh, 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, Newlaa ids; subdivided and well 155 „ Tinwald watered, iaaproved ; good house, 1200 Acres, Doric, subdivided into eight stable, and § ranary paddocks ;12 stall stable and chalf 112 Acres, Hinds house, hut; all sown down in English 87 Acres, Alfor& Forest Road 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, Rangitata South; subdivided, 100 Acres, Cairnbme five roomed house, stable, granary, 550 Acres, Lauristo >n, 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, Western*.eld all necessary outbuildings 495 Acres, Coldstraam, Hinds j 45 Acres, Tinwald 2100 Acres, Alford Forest, good sheep 512 Acres, Buapuna* subdivided, well country, watered, with house, stable, Mack- 500 Acres, Lyndhsurst, thoroughly im smith's shop proved 290 Acres, Winchmore, subdivided, house 520 Acres, Seaview, first-class agricultefcal of six rooms land with every improvement 169 Acres, Lismore Leasehold; house, 324 Acres, Highbank, Lease in perpetaity. j stable chaff and trap house House, Stables, and all necensaryj 1.693 Acres, Rangitata improvements, IX THOMAS, Ashburton



I No One Knows. THE WEIGHT OF ANOTHER MAN'S BURDEN. MANY A ONE IN ASHBUETON BROUGHT TO LIGHT. You know if you have a burden to bear, You know where you are taxed to bear it. You know how much trouble, it givea yoUj But do you know how to shake it off P The back bears more burdens than all the human organism, And it objects to it, sometimes emphati-



cally. It achos, it pains, is weak and lame. It's your fault if you don't come to the rescue.



Perhaps you don't know how. We could tell you but you might doubt us, Wo will let an Ashburton man do it then, 'tis easier proved.



Mr T. Alexander, Moore Street, Ashbur ton, states; —" For about seven years I've had disordered kidneys. At times the tor tures I hnve had to put up with have been unbearable and I would have to knock off work. In fact, work at such times was im possible. The agony was right in the small of my back and in such a part that it ■would strike over my body. The secretions were also bad, red with a brick dust like sediment, and scalded considerably. e When these attacks were severe I was compelled to go to the doctor about the matter, but somehow their medicines did. not act up to the mark. I was pretty bad" when I saw Dean's Backache Kidney Pills advertised, and as this seemed a likely sort of medicine for my trouble, 1 obtained a box, at the Ashburton Drug Go's store. The relief came soon after.l started using them, and after a course the pain was quite cured, and my secretions cleared of all foreign substances. They arc tip top pills and should he made known to all sufferers from j kidney trouble." ! Take no substitute. Eemember it was i Dean's Backache Kidney Pills which cured I Mr Alexander, and you want the same i remedy. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills ar.e .sold by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s pep bos, or will be posted on receipt of prica by the proprietors, Foster, McLellan Co., J'itt Street, Sydney, N. S. W- But be sure they are Doan's.



,STANDISH AND PBEECE Photograpij^^ under the Royal patronage of the PrinceaE/d Princesa of Wale 3. Studio Hip> Street,.Cferistchurch, Worms undermine Children's Constitut ioiiß. Use Wade's $ TQPW Figs Is box©«.



jTUSSieURA, THE GREAT THROAT AN© #PSTG HEALER. TkTO greater foolishness can be imagined Jj^ tV the neglect of those trivial ail ments to which every person is liable, and which frequently develop into serious disease AVhile there.exists a remedy like TUSSICURA, which reaches'the very seat of the trouble and' renders dangerous developments impossible, there is no reason i why Consumption, Pleurisy, and Pneumowa ' should obtain a hold on the system, bufcaS the same time the danger of delay is so evident that it should be unnecessary to Lsmphasise its importance. Remember, '■TOSSICTJRA will cure the worst cough or \edLd immediately and permanently.



Price 2s 6d per bottle. skd.e Proprietor and Manufacturer S. J. Evans, Dunedin. Wholesale Agents for N.Z., Eempthorne, Prosser and Co. Kobtainable;£roin all Chemists and Store koeperstthroughout the colony.