The Ashburton Guardian.

AsHBURToa : Monday, October 10, 189«.

price : One Penny

70l xx. no. 4620

THE BANDIT OF THE SIEERAS.

(Continued.) you see what a cheap, simple, little thing it is? It is almost worthless; yet it has had a terrible effect on me. It has brought me to a sudden halt mmy career. Ijj has set me to thinking. It j has made me want to die. "The trusting old soul I took that |!r"om," he continued, after a momentary pause, "is my grandmother, and prac tically any mother. Old and feeble as she is, she left her home m the east and came west m quest of me. She has passed through months of suffering, hardships and disappointments, all m. the hope of seeing me again. And at last her love conquers her weakness and bears down every obstacle, and her pur pose is accomplished. She finds me, but how? She finds me a highway robber. I whom she has loved and nurtured, and for whom she has sacrificed everything, reward her love by stealing from her that trinket which she valued equal to her life because it was mine. She was hunting her father, and she found him. Yes, she found him. She found him a highwayman, a robber, a thief." Mart Thompson walked the floor for a moment with his head hung down and his hands clutched nervously. Sudden ly he stopped m front of the two miners, and with startling vehemence cried: "Do you think I should want to live after that? Do you suppose I could find, any pleasure or satisfaction m living when I know what a miserable wretch I am? Never, never! That old lady and that child by their simple faith and innocent trust have stabbed me through and through. They have cut my heart j deeper than any assassin might have cut it with the sharpest steel. My God, men, I wish I had the power to tell you what I felt last night when I examined that locket and realized what I had done; but I can't do it. I can't find the language." Mart Thompson again paced the floor for almost a minute; then growing ( calmer he came and sat down near the ! table. "Do they know what 1 am?" he asked. "No, they have no suspicion," Jack replied a little softly. "I am glad of that," said Thompson, "and I have one request to make, or rather one favor to ask of you — that is, that they may never know. Will you grant it?" "Yes." ' 'Very well. Now let the miners know I am here, and let them do their work, I am ready." With that Thompson folded his arms and sat grimly silent. His face, a little flushed now, still retained its drawn, sunken look, and his eyes, though they flashed with the fire of a certain sort of defiance, were still hollow and dark. His whole appearance denoted keen suf fering — physical as well as mental. Jack, without a wor d , went out and in formed some of the leading men of the Flat of Mart Thompson's presence m the camp, and also of the conversation that had taken place down at his and Joe's cabin. Within a quarter of an hour a dozen men had gathered, and again Thompson stated why he had come m and surrendered. Those who heard the story were touched by it, and strong, rough meu as they were, there, was deep down m their hearts a feeling of pity for the highwayman. Ab Johnson was the acknowledged leader m the camp, and his companions were anxious to hear him speak; so when Thompson had finished, and a moment had passed m silence, some one said: "Ab, what is your idea m this case?" Ab did not answer immediately, but he shifted his weight from one foot to the other and scratched his head thought fully. At last he spoke, though with hesitation. He said; "I hardly know what to say, men, for this is a peculiar case. For the sake of the old lady and the little girl I would like for us to let Mart Thompson go. I would like to do it, too, on account of his coming m and surrendering himself. For these two reasons I wish we might spare him, for if we did he would lead an honorable and honest life." "I believe he would," some one mur mured, and Thompson quickly raiaeel his eyes to see who it was, "I know he would," Ab went on. "He would never have come here if he had not experienced that change of heart." There was an awkward silence, dur ing which the miners shuffled about un easily. Mart Thompson was the calmest man m the room. Finally some one haltingly said: "Well, if Ab is right, I believe I would, favor letting Thompson go— on account of the mother and child, you under stand. It would about break their hearts if we — you know what I mean." "Yes, we understand," replied Ab. "If robbery was the only charge against the man," he continued, <'I think we opnld afford to let him go free. But perhaps you didn't all hear about it. Jim Main was shot and killed by the bandits last night as he was coming up from the post, and from what I have been able to gather it seems that Thomp son is the man who shot him." "Is that a fact?" Jack asked. "It is. A man who was with Jim and who escaped unhurt came m this m_pru ing before daylight and told me." MThen Mart Thompson is a murderer?" somebody exclaimed. Mart raised his head, fixed his eyes on the speaker and moved his lips as if m the act of saying something. But he did not utter a word. "What have you to. say as to the charge, Thompson?" Ab asked. Thompson answered. '!Then we are forced to suppose it true." Thompson merely bowed his head. "In that case, men," continued Ab, "there is no question as to what our duty is.. We might, for the sake of the }ady and the child, spare this man's life, even though he is a robber, but for the Bake of no one and nothing can we spare bis life when we know him to be a murderer. He must haug." Thompson said nothing, and he did not move, except to shrug his shoulders slightly. Once or twice his lips moved as if framing words, but no sound es caped them. There was a whispering among the minerß. and then some one (To be continued.)



NEW GOODS. WATCHES, J. V* de SEEK. CLOCKS, J. V. de BXrEQXt. JEWELLERY, J. V. de BEER. E. P. WARE, J. V. de BEER, REPAIRS, 3r V. de BEER, FOR GOOD VALUE IN WATOHES, CLOCKS, B. P. WARE, I JEWELLERY, REPAIRS, J. V. DE BEER, LITE OF MELBOURNE& OHRISTOHUROH (Sucoeeior to 8, Sales) SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. SPRING /> OODS PKING UOODB * NOW OPENED 13 P. a. s m F S 1 A UN \ H X S CHOICE N E * o L I E T C EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. _,-«i PBICE9 BIGHT. /}. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Cor., Limited. PENDTNG the Erection of|the Ashburtoc Branch Works,* the [Company has appointed MR ALBEET ROBERTS to act »8 its Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Belfast Worts or purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberta and their wants will have prompt attention F. WAYMOOTH, ' Secretary. Christchurch, August 11, 1898 8^ //. A. FLOWER, THE LEADING CONFECTIONER FRUITERER, Etc., HAS Now REMOVED to the Fine Premises situated next to Drug Co., Kast Street, where my numerous Customers c>n obtain my old noted lines of Cough Drops, Almond and Fruit Toffees, Fruib Uau.lirs, Butter Scotch, etc., and Pure Hoilod Goods, fresh, daily. Just Arrived— lo cases Englisp Confec- tionery, including the following inea :— Fiy's Celebrated Chocolate Creamij, Drops, Sticks, Ginger, Eating Chocolate, etc, Caibury's lead assorted Chocolates m 30 varieties, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bros' Jube*, No. 1 Extra Strong Mints, Mnek, etc. lor a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fresh Tea, etc., try my Refreshment Rooms. Pastry and Small Goods made daily. Choice Fresh Fruits always instock. HKBBERT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, EAST STRBEF, To the Deaf and those tronbled with noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of the world famed »aral specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- uess and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide tload, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of Uamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greasy relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m .preading the news of the great specialist m Yew Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatiem, Corpulence , Lumbago and f ndigestion by the same author, may be bad from M Rhaw on rnoeipt of «tsmD». I4OSZXI2 mSLA. m Beftt



WANTED.J GO to Mrs Alcorn for Stylish Millinery, Dreas Goods, Capes, etc. ; Dress- making, Ladies' and Children's Under- clothing ' and Pinafores (own make) a specialty ; Large lot of Laces and Em- broideries m stock. 10 31 ANTED KNOWN— That I have re- ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cabh. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. Ab usual, Repairß done at once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, ABhburton. TvISSOLUTION of Partnership.— We beg _I_/ to announce that our Great C&Bh C. carance Sale will commence on Saturday, September 24. Every item of stook will be offered at greatly reduced prioea. — Babrett Bbos , Drapera and Clothiers, ' The Hall, East Btreet>. OUR First Consignment of Spring Goods are now opened up, arid marked off at Sale prices. This affords our Customers the opportunity of procuring seasonable lines at rock-bottom prices. — Babrett Bros, | The Hall, East Street. BARRETT BROS. 3 Great Cash Clearance Sale commences on Saturday, Septem- ber 24. Please note — We do not profess to be selling at oost price, but are satisfied we are offering real honest value. — Babrett Bros , The Ha I, East Street. WANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric G'oves of really rxquisite styles, including a large lange of Washing and Cycling Gloves Special l;nes m Ladies' Kmbroirtered Hose Sunshades and Um'rellaa, per R&ngitira. — Mitchel & Tubner. a IjILOUR reduced £2 5s per ton, Kerosene J lower than Christchuich prices at Fletcher Bros ' Cash Supply Stores, Ash- burton and Christchurch. rpENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brats. IX7" AM ED Known— That our new Dree" TT Goods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly emari and up-to-date costume th< uld give ua an early call. A chaimii.g vaiiely of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fiibrica now (showing. — Mitchell & Turner. .V\ RANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to V\ try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Vlkllou's Zealondia Boot Store. T7IOUND— In Tancred Street. thecheapeßb JU and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mgllou'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— I hat, when the wind is over ai d when the dust is Rone no 1 Ai-hburtou Housewives commence their Spring CU aning, Mitchkll A Turner ne the people for all desciip ions of House- hold Furuishinga, and their new goods are now opened. rpENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mbllob' Z j&lbuiuia Bi>ot .store. WANTED Known— Good value lor littl money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. ________^___ _____________ IHOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozev. oi Cliildien'a snk'fc straps. — Mbllob's Zealbnuia Root Sloie. "JVyOTICE — We defy competition ; you get ±\ wonderful value at Mellor's, lancred Stre'. I. FOX Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men'B Boots ard Shoes. — Apply ro Mellor, Tancred street. li"*Oß Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers ; only 4d lid* — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Str re. AX 7 ANTED KN Qv\ N.- L^Hies' Fur Top V V Lined Kid Gloves 2a lid, 3a 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collieb, " The Corner." WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — MelliOb's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR BALIC, Cheap—^troDg Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office, 7 126 171 v'R SALE — Indian Game and Hondans, : Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Best table fowls knows. — Pelham Yards rji6~POULTKY BRKEDERS —Beginners J_ could not make a better start than by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochips, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards, Any day, except Sunday, from 12 Co 3. X\J ANTED— Sixty strong men to try \ \ the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mbllob' Z^alindia Boot Store. npHRRK is little use m croa ing j..ure bred _i_ fowlß with mongrels- Tre result is scld m satisfactory. Both t birds mmt be pu r o. riIYPE WRITING— For sale, a bargain, X Yo:-t type writer, practically new. App'y Mail Office. iTitm SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver . Spangled Polish atj Fklham Yards, Ashburton. SITTINGS Ob' I'GGS, first croates of all the favorite breedß, at the _Pelham Yarcs, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Cycling Knickerß, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — W. H. Collier, ''The Corner." WANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellob's Zealandia. Boot Store. 131 CT U R E-F RAMING. —W. Adams. Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m Btock. Trial solicited. Country cubtomors' work completed day of order. 3 148 SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of Ashbuiton and District for their liberal tupport dut.iog the past 3 years, and having lately blarted m the FruU Busiuess, asks for a continuance of their pitronage. The cheapest Bhop m town for fruit. All prices minkod m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pouud.- Fmith Mackwell. Fiuiterer & Umbrel'a Maker, Ntxo Mr Patching's, tiast- Street, Ashbutton. 9 6 POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find it to their advantage to visit the Peliiam Yards, any diy between 12 and 3, except on Sundays 1A AAA PACKETS Vegetable lU.UUU Seeds, 3d per packet; 5000 Packets Flower Seeds at Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., Ashburton and Christ- church. EGGS Purebred Poultry for eale, namely Partridge Coqludb, Golden laced Wyandottes, lloudans, and Indian Game at PfiLHAH VaI(PS|



I TTTT ANTED— A few Broody Hens and *VV Turkeys. Apply Pblhaw Poultry Yards, O p Office o tbi* paper.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aahburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays j? Sales of Wool Throughout the Season 1 Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariaer Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristohurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohureb 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, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Bakaia. to f act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and _jd 1 conjunction With them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALK A SUOOfcba. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOK OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON? ~J. W I L S O N , HOUSE rECOKATOB, FIGKWEITER, GLAZIER, Etc, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, A.slil>urton.j (x) WE Hays Just received direct horn the English Manufacturers a Magnificent and Artistic Stock of the veVy latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation 19 the new etyle of Paper for Decorating Halls, Passages, and Staircafes, being a cliange from the Marble Papers which hitherto have been bo fashionable. We invite clieo's and the public generally to call early and select • their Papers from the full stock, andjif nob wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. Durirg this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without vdelay. We keep competent Trade* men, who a;e despatched to town or country at ahortefct notice to execute Paperhanging, Mmbling, and. House-painting m all its branches. %4s" Only Genuine White Lead and OiU^used m our wort. J. WILSON. Telephone . p -° Bo * 16 - I EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchased a large portion of the Assigned Estate of \V. Chartbes, of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same at LOW PRIOES FOR CASH. 5 QUIR/ES O.F INOTKPAPEL* FOX, 6d. SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. (x) Cricketing & Lawn Tennis Material \ BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GLOVES, BACQUETS, FROM 5s TO 255; TENNIS & HOOKEY BALLS NOW LANDING FROM LONDON. T7l A KT/~\'\T f^ r\r\T\Q± ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing Jj A. JNVJ-L (jrUUJL/&. I^ks, Wort Boxes, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Companions; Purßes, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- j Plated Goods, Glassware. ! , l\/fTTGTn THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Albums > IVA. U OXO • Tutors for Viano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flutes Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. TIT A TVT/~\C< GREAT RKDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to XIAIM UD. Stocktaking. • f\-\r>i~* \ "XTQ TWO SPECtAL LINES Bargains for Cash, thia Month Vj-tlvT-nLIN O« P"or to Stocktaking. S~ > i'X7T\T T7IC! LADIES' ASD, GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prioes for {j JL Kj JLj I1jO«"" t - !1 CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES, Extension of Premises. H ■— .0— 1 I Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions p S Xl :o: * *4 rpHE Undersigned offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock g JL ab UNHEARD O^ PRICES previous to and during extension <} Ji. of Premises ;15to 20 per cent reduction pn all articles of £l and over. \A vm Customers may rely on their Purchases being what they are w REPRESENTED, JW. J>l U JbSJEfc A. Y' « being the ft * MOST RELIABLE AND OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT p 3 m the Trade m Ashourton. £ " 8 te - ALL REPAIRS EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE <j fo MOST APPROVEDJ STYLE. S „ m § CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS^ g 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, a Goldsmith fund Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. »



;; MELLOR'S ' ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. ID T^OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND-ALONE. tot _T , U, We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. he NOTP OUR PRICES— Men's Good Shooter*, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, Is"; ». Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4 8 lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sure S y ""° MELLOR'S I ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (CANORED STREET, ASHBUFT3N



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