The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL, XIX. NO. 4411

Ashbuktois: Thursday, February 3 1898

PRICE : ONE PJENJNF

Murder of a Bank Collector.

Cremation of the Victim. A M. Lamarre, receiving clerk at the Oomptoirl'Escompte,Paris,disappeared mysteriously on the sth December. The honesty of the clerk was altogether above suspicion ; besides which he was enjoying a pension from tlie WVstern Kailway Company, for whom he h-id worked forty years. On the day that lie disappeared he had about 30,000fr. collected. The assassin who was only tracked five days after Larnarre's disappearance, is an Italian named Ourrara, and his wife is living at Bicetre, this person being a grower of mushrooms. The Ohief de Surete, M. Ooehefest, incidentally learned that affairs had not been going well with him lately ; when on the 30th of November last the Credit Lyonnais had presented a promissory note of a hundred francs | for payment. He had put the collec tor off, and on the same day Lamarre, the missing clerk of the Oomptoir 1' Escompte, had presented ' himself with t» note for seventy-five franc. That was the day that he dis appeared. It was then determined to search the house of the Italian thoroughly ; a sum o£ six hundred francs was diseovt red. Ihe couple were arrested arid taken to be placed at the disposal of the detective force, ps it is officially described. M. Cochefest separated the couple and subjected each to severe examination. Asked to explain the presence of money m the house, the prisoners gave contradictory statements ; the man said friends had lent it to him. The friends having been specified were examined, and denied having lent any money. The prisoners, however, reso lutely denied any complicity m the disappearance of the collecting clerk. But M. Ooehefest subjected the wife to very severe examination, question ing her for seven or eight hours, and fiually the woman confessed. "We asked him into the kitchen " she said, " and he took a seat. My husband told me to go and fetch the money from the bedroom, and I went out of the room. My husband, who had remained standing and walking about quickly, went behind him, and, seizing a monkpy wrench, struck him violently over the back the head. I had just closed the doot of the kitchen when I heard a dull sound ; it was Lamarre falling to the ground. My husband called to me. I came back and helped him to put the bofty m a corner, and then I went into the street. My husband covered up the body ar d also went out. hortly afterwards we went back, so that when the children came from school we might prevent them from going into the kitchen. After dinner the children were sent to bed, and then my husb'ind took the body out side m order that the servant, who dined m the kitchen, should not see it." After some hesitation Carrara ended by confirming the wife's story. The 28,000 francs stolen were hidden m tlie walls of the house. Bufc \he re« markable and sensational feature of crime consists m the method which the murderer employed for get ting rid of the body. As has been stated, the man is a grower of mush rooms by artificial means. The mush rooms ai c forced, m fact m a species of well, which is artificially* heated. After supper, as the wife related, the body of the murdered man was taken out&ide ; it was then placed m one of theie wells, and the fire beneath it lighted and kept burning for eight hours, at the end of time the body had been completely cremated.

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WANTED. DEMEMBER, Remember, that Mellor's JLV Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen dayß only. Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known, Girla' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretly maid? To Mblloh's Cheap Boot Sale, Bir, he said, WANTED Known— That we are non showing the finest assortment of Geuts' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and Boyß* Straw and Felt Hats m endlesß assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shi ts juat opened. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical Una ot H Sat,kk's, Optician. WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mellob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Ve&ts, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dreßses and Dress making one . trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing WANTED Known— That you can get Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christcburoh prices, and equaiiy good Duchesse Chests at from £3 10s ; five-drawer Chests at £2 153 ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15s. All other things at reduced prices, , 12 94 WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain [ Sale now on. Come early. Chil- dren's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale j at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collier's Clearing Sale, " ihe Corner." I)EOPLE Should not Miss the Great Sale at W. H. Collier's, "The Corner." FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Sauce. Simplj dciicious with hot or cold joints. CHRIS I MAS Presents m Fancy Choco- late Boxes ; largest stock m town to |pi lect from. o*ll and inspect at H. A. Flqwer, leading Confectioner. MRS ALCORN'S New Toy?, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and .New Year are now opened up and inspection v invited. Mount Mcl lick stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Piilow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kioils of Underclothing, Pinafores, aud Aprons made to order oa the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive str;ci attention. A good assortment of Costumes Dress Goodß, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Lices, Jackets and Capes. WANTED Known, m fourteen days 1 intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Melloh's Zealandia Boot Slore. I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor'p Cheap Boot Sale. STTANTED, wise fathera and mothers to V T remember that Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open came as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roonrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boardera will find all the comforts of a home. The Wife's Welfare. Treatise posted free. It will teach you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, Frenoh Specialist, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne, YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your- selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 4 Colliro- \>lace, Melbourne. LOOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinkß at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt. BOOTS Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at MELLOB'S Zealandiu Boot Slore. _ ■ y TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6i i O lid, usually 8i 91. — Mellor's Zea- landia Boot Store. NOTICE — Fletcher Bros, have Removed to Premises lately occupied by Mr Henry Zander. FISHING Season.— l am now showing a great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.— J. W. Hardlhy, East Street. WANTED Known— That J. Moison haa received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m Btrap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs a» usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depor., Ashburton WANTED Known — That Fletcher Bros, have Removed to Premiaeß ately occupied by Mr Henry Zander. CLARKE'S 8 41 PILLS are warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Morcucv. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietor., The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England. KOZIE TISA. ALost Eoouomloal



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j A GIGANTIC IDEA 5 HAS Occurred to the Proprietors of the New Zealand made " Atalanta "JBioycle whereby anybody, Lady or Gentleman, can obtain the exclusive uae and choice oi AN ATALANTA CYCLE, " Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with all accessories necessary to reader a machine absolutely ready for use FREE OF CHARGE. Ah the publication of the working of this absolutely new system of supplying Bicycles would soon exhaust the largest stock m the world, we have decided to limit its application to those who make personal or written application to the Company's Depot Managers at Chriatoburoh, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain i to thoae applicants the nature of this colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED. COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNBDIN j. AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. HEAD OFJfIOE— I39, 141 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES, LANDELLSTaND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BtJRNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Asbburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12— MU8T BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bicyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. TTTE HAVE just landed a choice selection of Plated Goods of Esquisite Designs, Choice Patterns, and Good Quality. THEY have been marked exceptionally low of price, and persons requiring Presents for their friends will do well to call, inspect our stock, and make their"selecbion|early, W. H. COLLINS & CO. t=15,000 = 'ORION" COOKING RAKGKEfc IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BEIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, "TTNDERTArtE all k"nda of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work; General Engineering, Woodworking 1 , & Blacksniithing 1 . KILWORTH & SON, ASHBURTON,



jQ ROBERT MURRAY, 3 /^^^^k EAST STREET, ASHBURTON; XS^LJLi^ir (For the last 18 years the only practical Horelogiat m 'the District.) INVITES the public to inspeot hia magnificent stock of 3) WATCJJfcIJSw?, m ® CLOCKS, H JJtIWJtLSLL,K«,Y, 0 # i&> Pl-.iVXiL.JL> GOODS. q OPTICAL AND OTHEB LINES. rk o — v v Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the higheit quality — non-magnetio London hand-made goods, 0 Clocks m. Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Oases,* the rg higher grades being manufactured on the premises. PI p3 Jewellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, " beat quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfeob plant, the largest stock of materials, and the moat skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray oan offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. W (J0 TOWS Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate A sent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aflhburton Aleernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid>ts Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ac Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures ft AKA I A DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Bakaia. to I act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them ib will be my endeavour to make the BAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOR OF PLANET JR^ TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON? = PURE SEEDS. = X HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the mosf COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. lam now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGR ASS, weighing f torn 26lbs to 44lbs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16|lbs to the 'bushel ; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS] TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D. THOMAS; ASHBDRTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE* OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my bands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4g *J\& PER DOZEN. DONAGHYS BEST TWINES, 3|d, 4Jd. and 4f d per lb, less 2J net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. ITTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OI PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET BATES, We are alio prepared to Store Grato on Farmers aooount In our New Grain Storei ) West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Ful steed CJornsaoks and Twine Supplied at LOWES! OUBRENT RATES ROLLIT T & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STOftEb 1 , WEST STREET.



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