THE COREAN WAR.

Shanghai, April 12 The peace negotiations have reached tho crucial stages The Conference discussed the cession of Southern Manchuria and the Liaotung Penin-j suU for two hours, but were unable to 8g ' bH&NGHAi. April 14 a. private tolegrain from the Chinese officials in Hiroshima states that peace was concluded yesterday. Reports state that unless peace is concluded the Japanese intend to advance on Pekin. Washington, April 13 The Japanese legation have been informed that; the understanding con cluded at Shimonosaki, promising an early peace and that the Japanese had diminished their origin*! demands, has been confirmed. '

THE NIHILISTS AGAIN.

St Petebsbttrg, April 14 An extensive plot haß been dis coverd in Warsaw to murder Governor- General Schawalof. Many persons suspected of being concerned in it have been arrested.

FLOODS

Vienna, April 11 The sudden rising of the Danube and Sate rivers flooded Semlin and Batz ania. A thousand of thoie in danger were rescued by boats and taben to the Servian- side, where they met with every attention.

THE SIAMESE QUESTION

Calcutta, April 15 There is much friction between the English and French members of the commission engaged in defining the boundaries of the buffer state between Burmah and Siam. The French are accused of seeking to establish a mili tary post on what is really British territory. The British Government intend to place a garrison in Kingtung as a measure of precaution.

THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN* WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1895.

Printed w>d published bj .he Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd »t *h'ei» •team printing office, Burnett Street Ashburton WEDNESDAY, April 17, 1895.



Musical MUSIC. ' "~ MISS CABSON FT AS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte J ai d Organ and will ba able to give her whole attention to her Pupi'a. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Aicorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Willhtn Street. Pupils could be bowdcd if re uircd. 4 14 THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 7 : : A OAKD~~ : : "" Mrs A. 0. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGINO COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION. Ilewellyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians ani Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINgInG, & HARMONY ffIHE New Term will oommenoe i- January 14, 1895. Paplla trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONEY is now ready, »nd is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, and by the hnndredwei ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DR TWEED. | ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate of the late Be Tweed must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mr R. B. Restell has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J. M.Tweed. COAL | MOUNT SOMERS j COAL CO^L I HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL "I HIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck : — Westerfield Railway Station, 15a per ton, freight paid Ashburton Railway Station, 16,s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somera. H« J3. EESTJSXiIJj COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT for Walter A. Woed Mower and Keaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual life Aesurancp Society, Limited. Office of All ance Assurance Company Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected IHE PALATINE INSURANCE. COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE hava this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS,-of West s'reet, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 DEAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES, Mr WJH. Tali, ARTIST, C.S.A. /LASSES ARE HELD EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In che above Subjects, A special redaction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school. For card of terms, apply to Me W. H. Collins, or at Studio, care Mr H. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing and Perspective. TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY,? "T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on my own account, and I am a CASH BUYER OF Wbeat, Oats, Barley, AND ANY OTHER PRODUCE AT Market Rates. I shall be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBURTON SALES, and have arranged with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutches. I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The Best in the World. E- W. HANMER. &.B. AT THE OLD PfcACK,



fiAIIDXH & »•»• Kncalyptl Extract Therear.-imitations of Eucalypti * ExtracUn the market now, products of simple (JisUllatxon forming rude resinous oils. In order that those crude oils may not be taken, Otjb Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extbact, whio^ is recoecised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per f««tlv onre origin) as their information ror-varried to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 isrprOTed by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefawal , Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology. at Bon, i~i& Professor Br Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifawald, that only products that «re saturated with oxygeu and freed of a'-ids, rcsinoue and other substances, adheres tto primary distillation, will develops the sanative quulitics proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro feisor Dr Lifter of England, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific teats, and the only on which possesses the proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander to- Son's Eucalypti Extract All other erode oils are to bo classed among the turpentines, which ti«ve, when used as medicine, no theraper.tic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicsaient. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received d'jtinetion at Exhibitions as lommereipl articles ore nscd for mechanical pur pases are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our pr< duct, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopcs most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced in specific density through the presence of ncide By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crnde oils, co called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, dij>h theria, internal infammation«. dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safe y nlwys ask for SAKDKR AND SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and get the old, well-tes ed onl reliables preparation.—Sand hurst. Victoria, Australia. SAND EH A D SOTS''B As a Safe, and Permanent Warranted Cure for Pimples, Scrofula, Scurvy, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases. P.mples and Sores of all kinds, wo can whh confidence recommend C ark's Woild famed Bloor] Mix ture. It is certainly the finest Blood Purifies that science and medical tkill have brought to light. Thousands of t-stiinonia's. SoW everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle IV ware of worthless imitations and subttitutes. (3) How is it that Clarke Blood Mixture has obtained such gre+t popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, thafc it is unquestionably tie finest Blood Purifier th t science and mcdi cal skill have brought to light-.. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofu'a, Scurvy, Jczrma, Skin and Blood diseases, Bid Legs, Sorrs and Pimples of kinds it effects arc mar vellous, foil everywhere, at 2s 91 per bottle. Beware of worth'.es imitations an ubßtitutei. (2) £' >___ _ , ' ■ ' '* BICYCLE*. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE* Tuyina; Jig?en? elsewhere see above firm's New Skck of up fco date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are now r ffering the Very Latest Machined and on easiest terms wifch a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in clnded, all Danlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still canying on our Engineering business, Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Bubnett Street, Ashburtos. DESTINY, OR TO LIVJS FOR - THIS DAY ONLY! ; " And such ib humin lifp, so g iding on ; [t glimmers liko a nae'eor, enJ is Ront ! vVhat hisrlisr aim can m^n afctr.in than con quest over human pain HEADACHE «i)d Disordered Som con — " Af:cr Buffering for nearly »w ■ anil n h- If yea'B from stVtre head cbn arifl d:s orderei stomach end afrpr trying s]mo3 everyicm?, snd Bpendinß muoh money with out findirg any bentfi, I was recommenJeo b a friend to try your' FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one boule I found It doing me a preat deal of gcd, and now f are restored to my usu^i heath; and other« I know that have tried it have not enjoyed suah Kood health for years.—You ™ most iruly, Robebt HrjMPHBEys, Post Cffi o, B-tmieford. BNO'S FRUIT SALT. la an imperative necessity in every House hold h. Runaway Knook—Douglsa Jorrold, des oribing a very dangeroua illness rom which ' bis daughter had net recovered, said: '-Ah Sir, it was a Runaway Knock at Deaths Door, can assure you. How to prevent death from disease by natural mo na—use Eno's Fruit Bait. It is the best known remedy I removes oe id or poisonous mailer (the groundwork of disease) from ihe blood, allays nervous excitement, depression, and! restores the nervous system to its propor oondifion. Y-u cannot overstate its great value in keeping be blood pure and free from disease. Ptjee Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's E;<ood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion,con utipation, liver complaint, pains in back and aides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large bo Pt; two boxei, 10b, poetureei J, W. Clayton »os 234 Dunedln]



JOHN WTLSOX. ABTIST^ MATEEIAL Q, I have Received a in a position to Supply chers, Foreign Canvas, Select Stock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, Easels, Etc., Etc., at ft Materials, and am now j Brushes, Canvas Stret- Tery Cheap Rate. HOUSE POINTING AND PAPERHANGING.^ I have Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhaugiugs, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises. J; Wilson, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. — IMP OMTANT.— THE CORNER —Has the pleasure to intimaU that it is to-d»y prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn and Winter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting ou Drress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable for children's dresses, Is 3d pw yd HEAVY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong Is 6d per yd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colors Is lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN SEVERS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS. —MILLINERY DEPARTMENT- We are now showing the Newest Stylos in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hats, trimmed and unfcrimmed, Corsets, Underclothing, etc. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, BJd, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices Boys' Serge Varsity Caps Oa 6d Boys' Plush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed Overcoats with Capes 8s 9d. SUITS, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE TO ORDER —BOOT DEPARTMENT— Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. ■■ ___—_—— _ ' j W. H. COLLIER, THIS " CORNER." Latest Gold Discovery. • yy* ___ Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in searoh of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. „ FOR - 2 J"- MELLOR WASTE LLAD, (Latk Bishop,) NOT, follow Zealandia Boot Store, WANT vvjrn has discovered that he can give better VALUE for 143 than NOT. than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. J.M. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW Aq GOODS for £600 He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER AO MAY. THAN E VER FOR CASH. „„„ ________ OUXtJi NOTE A FEW LINES. SMALL AS Men's Bluchfrs, from 4j lid; women's slippers, Is 6d ; child en's shoes, la 3d ; youths' school b< ots 10-3, 4s YOU PROFITS lid ; women's lasting slippers, 23 lid ; men's shoe?, 7s 6 ! ; men's tan shoes, 7s 6d j women's slippers, 3s, cost WASTE 4s; women's KS, usual price 10s 6d now 7s 6d ; girls' AND best kid shoes, 5s 6J; maids' best kid boots 103, now 63; YOTT men's boots 12s 6d, how 83 6d. uu fMnnv STACKS OF OTHER LINES AT THE SAM 8 'WILL yuiCK- CUTTING PRICES. WANf. RETURNS INSPECTION INVITED. N.B.—-All repairs left in our chaige will be neatly and promptly executed. NOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ANNOUNCEMENT. MARCH 22, 18953 ROBERT MURRAY, ishburton, takes this opportunity to tender his thanks to his friends|and the public generally, for the Liberal Patronage uncorded to him during the Fifteen Years he baa been in business in 4shburton and further begs to announce that he has this day taken into partnership his son, WILLIAM GEORGE MURRAY, and that in future the business will be conducted under the style and title of R. MURRAY AND SON. In connection with the above announcement, R. MURRAY & SON solicit a continuance of the patronage hitherto extended to Mb K. Murray, and hope by strict attention and courtesy to customers, by the keeping of only First-class Goods, and the employment of none but careful and ex perienced workmen, to uphold the high reputation hitherto held by this establishment, R. MURRAY AND SON., PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKEKB, GOLDSMITHS AND OPTICIANS, EAST [ASHBURTON.



r * homas E Kil worth ENGINEER, IT AS BI'MOYGD TO HIS NEW fPREMI ES, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODE STREETS, ASHBURTON W. H. COLLINS & CO I THE CHEAPEST HOUSE BOR AMMUNITION. GUNS. G U N S. G U N S. QINGLE Barrel Guns with MARTINI ACTION, Qaiok Firing—SpecUl V»lff« SMOKELESS Cartridges are the BEST—at Wholesale Prioes. POWpER. SHOT, CAPS. SPORT FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. w. b:- oollins <& oo- MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOB A MONTH FOTt CASH ONI/X. ] H- M."JONEB TT AS determined to further reduce his large and varied stock of Books, Stationery, | —I and Fancy Goods, China, Glass, and plated ware, by selling as LOWEST PRICKS for CASH. School Books—At published prices. Novels—At published prices. Prize and Reward Books—At published prices. Beautifully Bound—Poets and Standard Works AT PUBLISHED PRIOES. STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. THE ASHBURTON Is AND 6d BOXES OF STATIONERY. Specially imported from the manufacturer, London. Exceptional value. Plain commercial and fancy Stationery, Fancy Goods, Ornaments, China and Glass, and plated ware, Albums, Purses, Wallets, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Watches, Clocks, Photo Frames, Toilet Requisites, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Church Praise, Catholic Prayer Books. Footballs and Linings. New Stock. Pianos, Organs, Bicycles on Easy Terms. Cycle Extras. E M- JONES. PAGE'S *^# OILS TRADE r^W^vHi MAEK THE KoSrS^* FBTEND. PAGE'S NO 1. HORSE OILS. SURE oure for sprains, bruises, or swellings of any kind in horses and cows. PAGE'S NO 2. HOKSE OILS. Sure cure for open sores on horses'backs cr shoulders, or any kind of broken wounds on horses. PAGE'S Rhuematic Oils—Rnematism, lumbago, stiff joints, sore throats, braises, sprains, gcut, chapped hands, mumps, bunions, chilblains and tender feet. Sold in bottles at 2s 6d each by all Storekeepers. Directions for use on every bottle. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs H. Zander, J. Orr, A. Lawrie, and J. Hardley, Fast Street; Heseltine Saddler Burnett Street ; Patterson Saddler, Tancred Street, and J. Baker, Havelock Street. These Oils have been made by me since 1874 and used with great success. No connection with any other firm. E^. The Original maker and Proprietor, W. V. PAGE, ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND, 4 1 A A A A MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ' ■i MdTi A A A A A a n a A A TTTTTTCTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT A A A A 18 Bal : e\s ex Ruapehu. FIKST AUTUMN SHIPMENT. New Patterns in Oilcloths, New Patterns in Cretonnes, New Patterns in Table Baize TADIES' JACKETS AND FURS. NEW SERGES NEW TWEEDS NEW MELTONS ■ A FEW CHOICE DEESSES. MITCHELL & TURNER, SHE ARM AX BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. /^UNS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER, SHOT, and all other Shooting requisites at i T exceedingly low prices. Intending purchasers should inspect our Stock of GUNS before buying elsewhere. V7e have just landed a consignment of that well known "LIGHT OF THE AGE KEROSENE, 150° test, absolutely safe, which we are offering at Christchurch price CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES. CROCKERY AND BRUSHWARE INSPECTION INVITED. AGENTS for the TIGER BLENDED TEAS Goods delivered daily Orders by Poat despatched with punctuality. SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE-



HC4DE HOlfm Spring- Goods Spring* Goods. W. W. SPErvCFR & CO now showing *ome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected lor the ABhburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LACES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NSW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all description* CrOTIIItfG. CLOTH!]¥&. CLOTHIW&. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, 60 SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac. SPjBJSCEB and CO., ARCADE HOUSE. JOSEPH TAYLOR TN Retiring from the Bakery Business, takes this opportunity of thanking the Public for the support extended to him during the past twelve months. All accounts owing to the Bakery will be received at the store, Fast Street, where Mb Tayiob will still carry on the GROCERY, BREAD AND PASTRY. Customers owing accounts for Bread will receive a liberal discount if paid before the 10th of April. MR, FRANELEWIN. An experienced Baker from the South, will continue to supply MR TAYLOR'S round from April 1.. Customers can rely upon getting full value, also the best quality of Bread. Orders for Small Goods will be delivered daily by the van. Trusting for a continuance of the patronage so kindly extended to MB TAYLOR. FEIEDLANDER BROS., AUCTIONEERS COMMISSION AGENTS, & GRAIN MERCHANTS nrr E ARE CASH BUYERS, AT PULL MA|RKET VALJUES OF Wheat, Oats, and Barley. OUR STORES AND OFFICES being centrally situated, we »are >blej,to give prompt attention to our Clients' interests and requirements ; sampling being 'effected. at this end farmers will see for themselves the advantage of selling to a looal firm. CORNSAOKS AND SEAMING TWINE FOR SALE. WE ARE ALSO BUYERS, IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES OP KYEGKASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. Having Machinery replete with the latest improvements* we can Dress and Clean theae Seeds to the highest state of purity. STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES AGENTS FOR- Massey-Harrisßeapers and Binders and Farm Implements Commercial Union Insurance Company, Limited New Zealand Shipping Company, limited Cooper's Sheep Dip; Crown Sheep Dip, FEIEDLANDER BROS USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovt>r 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z, Alone. PRICE (in casks) 3s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip — J. *'^!ißlfifSfc^*^**^*^^V*''*^: : •■'■"' -'^ ■'"-"^ I*^*^a'C»'-*!_R_ r VB^ ** E ' f"_ A" _!_¥ _j __$^ & *•* *■**■* j, -' **~ &■••■*. \ s*. ■»" *a l *^ /* v, jf^ _T^Bg^aTfItBMBB^Ps^BtBBi^BMBB^BBrfBKSJ^JfIC3BM.a.X w fmibmSfir- JCVA aJld3l^C " lTttles* 'powder dip A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' expert«oo» Wonderfully Successful. la displacing all other Poisonous Dips. Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KKEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. vnTP MT3ir-Fr (In ImProved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NOTE FRICE - (Tn Oft!jeg of 10> i O lb packets) sOs per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief AfIfents—BLAOKBURNB & qq , OhrUtohoroh. pisTMCT aqbnt-e. W. Hanmer, ASHBUBTON.