LATEST CABLE NEWS. NEw STEAMERS.

London, September 11. The P, and 0. Company is building three 5000-ton steamers for general passenger traffic.

THE PEACE OF EUROPE.

St. Petersburg, September 11. De Witte, the Russian Minister of Finance, told an interviewer that he was convinced of the Pacific intentions of the Kaiser and the Emperor of Austria. ..

German-Portugues' Frontier

Bebmn, September 11. The German-Portuguese frontier m Africa hHs been settled. Germany takes the mouth of the Roma river and Kionga. Portugal retains Del gado. _____________■

LAW AND ORDER.

Romk, September 11. Signor Crispi said it was necessary for the upholding of civil and religious authority that the cry of the people should be, "For God, for King and country," and that they should unitedly fight the Anarchists. His speech is regarded as indicating a desire to improve the relations with the Vatican.

Impeachment of Stambouloff.

Sofia, September 11. It is reported that the Sobranji will impeach Stambouloff for robbing the Treasury -

NATIONAL DEFENCE.

London, September 11. The " Times " considers that before asking the colonies to contribute directly to the national defence, they must be granted an equitable share m its control.

MADAGASCAR

Paris, September 11 The French Government has de spatched M. Deviliers at the-head of a Commission to enquire into the state of afiairs m Madagascar. The situa tion, owing to the native outbreak, is regarded as grave. Paris, September 12. French newspapers declare that Madagascar must be France's m future,

NECKAR ISLAND

London, September 12. The "Times" considers the JNew Zealand Government's protest respect ing Neckar Island a blunder which could have been obviated by previous inquiry, as Hawaii's right to the island has already been admitted. It adds— Presumably the protest will be with drawn, as it is likely to impede the present negotiations of the Imperial Government m the matter.

The Comte de Paris.

London, September 12 Hundreds of persons who support royalty are flocking to England from France to attend the funeral of the Comte de Paris. Several affecting scenes have taken place m the death chamber. Mourning has been ordered m the English Court. (Received September 13, 10 20 am.) London, September 12. The funeral cortege o! the Comte de Paris was of a most imposing character. Most of thb French nobility were present at the funeral. Germany, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and England were represented.

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, September 11 It is officially denied that Ohina and Japan have been negotiating for an j armistice. j Washington, September 11 The " New York Herald" says that Chili has refused to sell her warships to China. The Japanese legation at Wash ington confirms the loss of the Haiwhai. Tokio, September 9. Japan has concluded a treaty with ; Corea. At the latter's request Japan undertakes to expel the Chinese from Corea and maintain the integrity of the country. The treaty remains m force until the wi*r is concluded. A rabble of Chinese soldiers is loot ing Tientsin and ill-using the populace. (Keceived September 13,10.20 a,m.) Shanghai, September 12. In consequence of ill success with the Chinese arms, Li Hung Chang's in fluence is waning.

Victorian Politics.

MELBOtrBNE, September 13 Fourteen members hate been elected unopposed —nine Opposition and five Ministerial. Of these seven support support tariff reform, three advocate high tariff, and the others are doubt ful,

New South Wales Politics

Sydney, September 13 During the debate on the adminis tration of thecivil service, Mr Reid said his predecessors, under the sham pre tence of economy, had placed useful men m their prime on the superannua tion fund. He estimated that the un necessary responsibility thus incurred amounted to £173,000.

LABOR

Sydney, September 12. In the Legislative Council, on the motion for adjournment, a lengthy; discussion has taken place on the shearers' difficulty. A desire was expressed to see the strike camps de clared illegal gatherings. Mr Jacobs suggested that military, with Gatling guns, should be sent up. The Attorney-Getieral positively declined to take such action, or remain a member of any Government which did so. The motion was formally negatived. % The Pastoralists' Union has declined to accede to the suggestions made through the Conciliation Board, de claring that they have no dispute with the employees further than that the acts of lawlessness committed by a section of the shearers precluded the pcceptSMJCe of the suggestions,

Queensland Politics.

Bkisbants, September 12. Another exciting sitting of the Legislative Assembly took place this afterDoon. Mr Power gave notice of motion that the suspension of seven members was not m accordance with the standing orders. The House then went into Com mittee on the Peace Preservation Bill. Mr Glassey's amendment to alter the title of the measure to the Coercion j Bill was rejected by 38 to 17. The closure was applied before the title passed, and the whole Opposicion then left the Chamber m a body amidst vociferous cheers from the galleries. Mr Kerr was suspended for seven days for defying the chairman. Brisbane, September 12 The Peace Preservation Bill has passed through Committee.

The Ringarooma.

(Received September 13, 11.60 p.m.) Sydney, September 13 The Dart has returned to Noumea. The attempt to float the Ringarooma was unsuccessful and the work of light ering out the contents of the ship is ! actively proceeding. A small French steamer carried material from the vessel to Port Sandwich, and she and the Duchanoff arrived on Sunday, and together with the Dart endeavoured to tow the Ringarooma off. Her own engines were set going full speed at the same time, but she did not move. It is believed the Ringarooma's pump can keep the water under, although the reef has now pierced her inner skin. j

Sale of the Londouderry Mine.

Melbourne, September 13 A cable has been received announc ing the sale of the Londonderry mine, Coolgardie, to Colonel North for £180,000 cash, the present holders re taining one-sixth interest.

ANOTHER MURDER IN VICTORIA.

Melbourne, September 13. i A faimer named Grant, living at Horshaw, eighty years of age, murdered his wife by smashing her head with a hammer. The woman was a slave to chloral, and frequently threatened her husband. Through constant watching, the old man's mind became somewhat unhinged. He surrendered himself to the police.

The San Francisco Mail.

Auckland, September 12 Arrived— A'ameda with the San Fran cisco mail. A smart passage-

FOOTBALL.

Invercargiix, September 12 The annual inter provincial football match— Otago v. Southland—was played to-day m wretched weather. The ground was m fair order bat slippery, by reason of pelting showers of rain and hail, which fell while the game was m progress. The teams were very equally matched, and the game ended—Southland three points, Otago niJ.

SPORTING.

London, September 12 The following is the result of the race for the Sfe £.eger at Doncaster : —Throstle 1, Ladas 3, Matchbox 3.

S.C.J.C SPRING MEETING.

Timaru. September 13 There is fine weather for the South Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring meeting, ard a good attendance. The following are results: — Timabu Hurdle Race, of 50 soys; If mile :—lnvader, 9st 121 b, 1 ; Moonlight, 9st 51b, 2; Empire, list 91b, 3. Won easily. Dividend—£s 9s. Hunters' Hurdle Race, of 40 soys ; 1| mile :-Le Roi 11., Hht 12lb, 1; Joker list, 2; Thorpe, lOst 61b, 3 Won by two lengths. Dividend—£3 4s. County Plate, of 35 aovs; seven fur longs:—The Arbiter, 7sfc 71b 1; Jese, 7st 111 b, 2; Van Buren, Bst 2lb, 3. Won by half a length. Dividend, £12 6a,

THE ABHBUKTON GtIBDIAN: THUBSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, im.



After an interesting and very evenly matched game the Cemmercial Hotel representatives beat those of the Ash burton Hotel yesterday by six points to three. Ib is said the bakers will try conclusions soon with the butchers. The following players are picked fco play on Saturday against Timaru :— Thompson, Purchase, Curtis, Wilson (captain), Upton, Mv/aes, Burke, Grum mett, Williams, Todd, Cromie, Ptuling, Wilson, Baird, Healy. Emergencies— I McTeague, R. Dorm, Burns. Any of the above who cannot attend will please in form the captain. On Wednesday the Crescent Football Club went to Rakaia m Kewman's drag and played the Rakaia Second Fifteen m the Domain. Mr T. Todd acted as referee. The Rakaia team was very heavy, and m the first spell scored two tries, cne of which was converted by Harvey. For Ashburton, Gourdie scored a try but Smith failed to convert, Shel lock, Dixon, Callaghan, and Harvey played well for Rakaia, and for Ash burton Gourdie, Jackson, Pilbrow, Wilkie, Pritchard, Campbell, and Smith were prominent. The visitors were hospitably entertained m the evening m the Hall, and afterwards started for home well pleased with the ouHng.



Success m Farming, AS IN ALL PURSUITS, DEPENDS ON PERSISTENT ATTENTION TO THE DERAILS, TO CLO^E APPLICATION TO BUSINESS, AND ON ECONOMY. ■ ■■Ml ■ ,Q^MMMM—• For S ale A CAPITAL Site for Residence, at Allenton, a little over an acre m extent, well fenced, good frontage, first-class toil well drained. Price Low to a Prompt Buyer. F. PEEEIMAN To Let or For Sale. A SMALL FARM OF EIGHTY ACRES WITH HOUSE. F. Ferrfmanf FOR SALE on account of owner leaving for Coolgardie, that Capital General Smith and Wheelwright's Business, together with the Land and Well-Built, Workshop, Owner's House, etc., at present carried on by Mb T, Childs, Chertsey. The Tools and Stock can be taken at a valuation. An opportunity presents itself to an energetic tradesman witfe small capital to step into a going concern m a good district, with tho trade all to himself Liberal Terms. P. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. or T. CHILDS, Chortsey. 30 |ACRES3OP |LAND CAN 'BE HAD IP DESIRED. FOR SALE CAHOON'S PATENT BROADCAST SEED SOWER, PRICE £i. Will sow Oat*, Turnip, Clover, and other Small Seed*. ______ +f\* F. FERBIMAN.



Great Jewellery Bankruptcies IN Melbourne. 8. lALEK TDTAVING MADE LARGE PURCHASES FROM THESE ESTATES IS NOW OFFERING SOME OF THE BARGAINS IN JEWELLERY FROM THESE MELBOURNE BANKRUPT JEWELLERY ESTATES. A few quotations show the genuineness"of these Bargains. SILVER;HUNTING ENGLISH FUSEE LEVERS, Original Melbourne Mice £10 10. S. SALEK'S PBICE—£6 lOs ™**lorn STRONG SILVER HUNTING LEVERS, Original Melbourne Price £5 l(k S. SALEK'S PBICE--£3 5« LADIES' SILVER WATCHES, Original Melbourne Price, £-t 10s S. SALEK'S PRICE—£g 15s A Nice lineo! Ladies' Silver Watches, a Special cut at 22s 6d Originally £2 10a ORIGINAL MELBOURNE PRICE. «S. SALEK'B PRICE. GOLD BROOCHES 21a | lOs « d GOLD BROOCHES 17s 6d | 8« Ga LALIEb' GOLD GEM RINGS | ir»Od 30s A MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT OF HIGHER CLASS QIT.4T,m! OF RINGS AND BROOCHES A Special Bought Line of a | of a gross of LADIES' GOLD RINGS at the astonishing price of l()s 6d; Originally 22s 6d each SILVER BKOOCHES at Less than Half Usual Prices. One Special line Sterling Silver, Hall marked, at Is 6d ~ Originally More than Double. The Wonderful DIXIT Watches, Hunting Oases, Lever Movement at 20a to 30s are proving the best m the market. The Largest, Finest, and CHEAPEST Stock of Hiffh Class SILVER AND2PLATED WAKE m the District hbo be found AT S. S ALEK'S, JEWELLEBY ESTABLISHMENT, EAST BTBEET. P-Y A VI-r FOR aiirtliday Presents, and Presentations. See fc Window for Goods marked up to bear out above prices") REDUCTIONS IN THE "WATCHMAKING DEPARTMENT. Watches Cleaned and guaranteed for 12 months"for ss. Mainspring Fitted s g<l AT] .THESE PRICES S. S A L E X still intends to keep up his reputation for first-class 1 and Reliable Workmanship*



SPRING 1894. THIS SPACE IS RESERVED FOR MESSRS G v L BEATH AND GO'S SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF Newest Season's Novelties, NOW LANDING. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Special Attractive Sale OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots COMMENCING, SATURDAY JUNE 23, FOR ONE MONT?. 73 pair Blankets reduced to 10s 6d and 12s 6d 87 Men's Kaiapoi Suits at 25s 6d worth 32s 6d TAPESTRY AND BRUSSELS CARPETS GREATLY REDCJCEI 32 dozen Ladies' Cashmere Gloves 9d and Is per pair High Class Dress Goods, double width, from Colonial Flannel Bti per y»rd Flannels, good quality, from 3£d Ladies' Boots from 2s per p*' Ladles' Slippers from Is 3d pei pair ftreat Reduction* m Kvery l>e»artin«n .



IS MARRIAGE A_FAILURE? "NO." TTiSPEOIALLY when you Furnish at the ASHBURTON FURNITUR WAREHOUSFj, for there you get Value for Your Money, ani there is no "ause for after regr^fs and disappointments, as your Furniture lasts a Life Time BHSPOHj itm^MwXim '<£ AIL BEDS^EAi)S, 1 to^e sold Cheap Smb BSz^sMfmyl To THOSE WEN suffer FROM ""^T7~Uiidrill & So's,



SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Reductions. Reductions. For CASH^ONLT. 701 b Bags No. 1 Snowdrop EOLLITT'S Supreme Mour, Sugar 16s 251 b 2s, 501 b3s lO^d, 561 b Bags No. 1 Snowdrop 1001bs7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Sugar 12s 9d Neave's Food lid per tin Caustic Lye, for Soap making, Candles 5Jd per lb, 121bs for lOd per tin, 12 tins for 8s 6d 5s 3d Marmalade m glass jars 8d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd lb, Choice Figs 6d per lb 121bs 3s 3d Rock Salt 5s 6d per cwt Edmond's Baking Powder, large 251 b " Blue Bell" Oatmeal 2s 6d tins, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d per bag, 4 bags 9s lid Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d lb, Finest Sago, Tapioca, and Split 121bs for 12 s 3d Peas lfd lb, 71bs for Is Baking Soda 3d lb slbs for Is Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s 31bs of our noted 2s Blended Tea 6d dozen for 5s Lemon Peel 8d lb, 71b tins 3s 6d Essence Coffee, large bottles, Is New Currants (cleaned) 3f dlb Fine Salt 5s per cwt. Eleme Raisins (cleaned) 4Jd lb White Pepper Is 2d lb, 121bs Dunn and Hewitt's Cocoa 8d lb for 12s Sunlight Soap Is 2d box of six Safety Matches 4d per dozen, 6 Tablets dozen for Is 6d NONE BUT THE BEST BRANDS OF GOODS KEPT IN STOCK. Full Weights Guaranteed. Goods delivered Daily. Nimmo and Blair's reliable Vegetable and Flower Seeds always on hand Sole Agents for Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell" Oatmeal. bll & & MM&W B a(M,, MARKET HOUSE.



HENRY ZPBER. IHAVE NOW IN STOCK and to Land MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF WHITE CLOVER. RED CLOVER ALSTKE OOWGRASS. (ENGLISH AND COLONIAL GROWN.) Samples of which can be seen germin abing at my office. By experts they are pronounced the FINEST SEEDS _ which come to th?a Market. Samples and quotations of— CLOVERS, KYEGRASS, and COCKSFOOT, sent on application. I AM STILL SELLING FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Deessed Holler Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s White Crystal Sugar 2fd per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Eaisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4fd per lb Fine White Sago lfd per lb White Flake Tapioca lfd per lb Split Peas lfd per lb Valencia Raisins 4i|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT 1 AND DIREOT IMPORTER. AGENTIOR- Sun Fire Insurance office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J. T. Ford and Co



FISHING TACKLE. TENNIS & CRICKET MATERIAL i TUST LANDED, ex PAKEHA, OUR NEW SEASON'S STOCK of FISHING , TACKLE FROM MESSRS BAMBRIDGE and JOSEPH WARNER & SONS, REDDITOH, ENGLAND, —CONSISTING OF— Minnow & Fly Rods, Lines & Reels. ALL VARIETIES of MINNOWS AND ARTIFICIAL BAITS, GAFF, LAND ING NETS, WADERS, TRACES, CASTS, GIMP, GUT, BAIT, BOXES, FLY BOOKS, FLIES, Etc, Etc. Fishing Licenses may now be ob tained from us. WE are also opening a consignment OF WISDEN'S Celebrated CRICKET AND TENNIS MATERIALS and invite the inspection of players to these really First-Class Goods, of which we hold a large and complete assortment. JOHffO.RR&CO IROSTMONGERS AND i GENERAL MERCHANTS.'



Public Notices. ARIEL BICXCLE CLUB. THE annual meeting of the Ariel Bicyde Club will be held on THURSDAY EVENING, the 13th inst., m the Arcade Chambers at 8 p.m. sharp. : JNO. MULLER, 9 92 Hon, Sec. FOR SALE. OAT Stacks at Seafield. About forty tons, very suitable for cutting into chaff. Apply 9-91 M, BROCS. A I~~~~¥AGV.— Anyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands, will certainly add ten years to his lite Jusb your tr^* it. To be had from ail Grocers. " ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. fpiHE THIRD TERM wil' commence X on TUESDAY, the 25th insb., at 9.30 a.m. The head master and head mistress will be m attendance at the school to interview Parents and Pupils on MONDAY, the 24th mat., from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. CHARLES BRADDELL, 9 83 Secretary. -of\(~\f\ Special Sum to lend on First cfe'vJ vJ \J c i aßS Freehold Security. T. BULLOCK. 7}f}Q~Tf\ci A BARGAIN 3Z/OO HJb.— Three Town Sections, numbered 10,11, and 32, three quarters of an acre, having three frontages on South street, Dobaon street, and Cass street. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—Town Section 797 Cox Street, capital site for private residence, and first-class quality for garden pur poses. Apply V T. BULLOCK. 6 ACRES, originally part of the cele brated Grove Farm Estate, adjoining Mr D. Thomas' residence ; first-class land. For sale on easy terms. T. BULLODK. TINWALD. —For Sale on easy terms, | T.S.s CO, 51, and 52, three-quarters of an ! acre, corner of McMurdo and James streets. Owner particularly wishes to dispose of them at once. T. BULLOCK. CHERTSEY. — Sections 33 and 35, corner of Haldon Street and Beach Road, with Store aid Dwelling attached there on. Offers are invited for this property on account of the Mortgagee. T. BULLOCK. DOLLAb" CIGARETTES -3d. No holders or photos,— Fpnby Zander W h v)e sale agent *" "Ibeldensmqiie THE WOBLD'S GBEATEST TYPEWRITER. T*HKOW away your pens, and conduct you 1 correspondence ou Modern Principles A fortnight's trial will oonvinoe you ot the superiority of the Typewriter over the Pen, and of the Dbnsmobe ovee all other Type writers Free nstruotion to Shorthand Writers THE DENSMOEE TYPEWRITER Co, Ld, H|sl, Graoeohuroh Street, London,



Mr Alfred Harrison. UNDER DISTRESS WiRRANT FROM S.M. COURT. SATURDAY, "September 15. IS O'CLOCK. 1 TIP CART, 1 SCCOP | TRAP Quantity of Harness etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 9*lol Auctioneer.



Tenders. ~ GORSE GRUBBING^ "" f pENDERS are invited for the grubbing JL of gorse on the road side of R.S. 31037 just above the Hinds railway sta tion. Tenders received up to MONDAY, 17th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 9 81 T. BULLOCK^ BHKEP COUNTRY, HINDS DISTRICT. fTIENDERS are invited for Grazing 443 ACRES. 443 Just above the Hinda Railway Station, being R.S. 31037, and known as the Red House Property, to be let until August 1, 1895. Tenders received by the Undersigned up to MONDAY, 17th inst. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 9J82 T. BULLOCK.



DOLLAR CIGARETTES Sd per packet Impubities m the blood—We have seea hosts of letters from people who have re ceived great benefit from the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. This is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which goes on further to say : " It is the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, and we can with the utmostconfidence recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless nutations and substitutes. 4) GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. N feeling well ? Have a cup o Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening; My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's. Rheumatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy J never fails m permanently curing rheuma-' tism, lumbago, sciatica, gou*, etc,, on bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. Box 234, Dunedin.



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fBA2V»l!Il & Sons Kuealyfli Extract There ar^ imitations of Eucalypti c Extract m the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these cruder oils may not be taken, Ocr Pttbk Volatile Eucalypti Extract, whic 1! is recognised by the medical division ot ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 Is "proved" by terts by t.'ie Medical Clinics of he Universities at Bonn and Griefswal- 1, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Profe^or of Parmtwology, at Bon, i.Jd Professor Dr Mosler, Director Of the yledical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that ore saturated with oxygen aDd freed of a«idfs, resinoCß and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Fro Bsor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer, clntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the pnly on which possesses th(j proper therapeutic val'io. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h»ve, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical pur oses are only discernible ;— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Kucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearanoe, being recuced m specific density through, the presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts ar applied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, th consequences are appalling For safety alweys ask fo SANDER AND Son's EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and ge the old, well-tes'ed and reliable preparation.-Sand hurst, Victoria Australia. SANDER AND SON'S