" BOTTLWJG " A FLEET.

Captain Mahan, tho distinguished i American naval officer, is contributing ] to the London Times an interesting series of articles of the late war on the sea, aud I its lessons. Regarding the ' bottling' off the Spanish fleet at Santiago, he says : —" Few realise the doubts, uncertain-, ties, and difficulties of the sustained watchfulness which attend such oper ations as the ' bottling ' of the Spanish fleet by Admiral Sampson ; for • bott ling ' a hostile fleet does not re semblo the chance • and careless ehovicg of a cork into a half used bottle-it is rather like the wiring down of champagne by bonds that cannot be broken and through which nothing can ooze. The blockading of the Spanish squadron, says Oaptain Mahan, showed the correctness of the report made by a committee of British admirals to the effect that to success fully blockade the enemy's fleet your ahips must be in the proportion of five to three. Sampson's proportion was seven to four— 1 a proportion not dis similar." " All rules of war," he says, ri which is nob an exact science, but an art, have this characteristic. They do not; tell one exactly how to do right, but they give warning when a step h being contemplated, which the exper ience of ages asserts to be wrong. To an instructed mind they cry silently, ( Despite all plausible arguments, this one element involved in that whioh yoa are thinking to do shows that iv it you will go wrong.'"

We learn from an English contem porary that a n agreement was signed last month at Ottawa for the trans fer to the Canadian north west of 5000 Doukhobortsi from the Russian Caucasus. The agreement was signed on the one part by the Dominion Government, and on the other part by Mr Aylmer Maude and Prince Hiikoff, representing the Eng lish committee of " Friends" and others who have interested themselves in the movement. The Bpaver line steamer Lake Huron, was to leave Batoum on December 16 with 1^22 souls for St. John,. Mew Brunswick, and thence to Winnipeg, where arrangements have been mide for wintering. In charge of the party is Count Serge Tolstoi, Eon of the world-famed Count Tolstoi. A second party of about 2000 was to leave Batoum ten days after by the Lake Superior. These Doukhoborsti are a sect of Russians who refuse on con pciantious grounds to bear arms. Large ly through the instrumentality of the Empress Duwagar of Russia, who learned of their case when visiting her invalided son in the Caucasus, the Czar last spring granted the petition of the Doukhobortsi to be allowed to emi grate, the financial responsibility of the immigration being thrown upon the English Society of Friends. It is an ticipated that before next summer 7000 of them will be settled in Canada under these arrangements. They will probably locate in the Calgary and Edmondton districts of the Canadian Northwest.

RUSSIAN " QUAKERS " FOR CANADA

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TtJESDAS, JANUARY 17, 1809

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis, of Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Buraeti Street, Ashburton, SDUESDA.Y, JANUARY 17, 1899 "



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Alaviim N&VER fails any ona m rklclAUlli 6UC h a predicament. To eufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A mend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature ! by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew* ing the energy Alaxum is the best* Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi* tied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habitß or ocou« pation, and produces no inconvenience ia its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a popular form. ALAXUM «*» Biliousness, Bilious Headache ( Dizziness Costivenees, Sour Stomach, Loaa of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition NOTE THIS WELL- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange* ment or weakness the organs of the body may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to sec She organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and ita first action is to create hunger. Aftee the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be "just as good.' It may be beiUr—for the dealer —because of its better profit, but m such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE-] KEEPERS, PRICE 2s Q D .A. , - CONUNDRUM. "TTTHY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?—Because it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum, There is no Cough Medicine like it. In« trodueed into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. It is not a catchpenny Quack Medicines It is made by a fully qualified Cheraiafe, who knows his business; It contains the same Ingredients as Feiars' Balsam, which was first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the days of old. Friarß' Balsam has been used for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Hpencer Vincent's Benjamin Omn is a Compound of this Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special] process for internal use. " Are you troubled with your Chest)! BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lunga. Ib will not heal them at once, It must be used for some time, and used regularly m old-standing cases. Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harsh Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal the inflammation of the threat and passages of the nose as Friarß' Balsam heals cuts. Coughs disappear with thi inflammation which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is nob a chewing gum, but a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twine as much as any other Cough Mixture m the marlrrfc, It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is W AND 2$ 6o Chemists and Stores. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, OHRISTOHUROH, PROPRIETOR



Business Notices. CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONj&Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest, FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christcharch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government nsurance Commissioner. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards made xi. on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly Iniital mentis. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at) lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current jates AH information en application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager ' "look" '] CHEAP WINTER FIRING. ! NEW MOUNT SOMEES COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam \nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Oanfcer bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES G. T. PARK, MOUNi SOMERS. r*-I - —■ — TANORED STREET PAPERHANGING . WAREHOUSE. (Established 1876.) CCHAPMAN HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, PAPERHaNGEB, GRMEER, GLAZIER, Etc. JUST ARRIVED, EX RUAPEHU, U BEST SELECTION OF PAPEKHANOINGS Ever shown m Ashburfcon. Direct from the Manufacturers. LATEST ENGLISH DESIGNS. Please call and inspect. LAWES' Dips & Manures. fTIHE Public Dips at the Ashburbon and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now ogea for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Best) Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EDWARD SAUJSIDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 POIBOJNED! " A report comes from the district of Wagunyah, N.S.W., of a pettier and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken : Trom a one pound tin m use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic attifl, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of sa'ts m welding the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the air, »Dd tea so packed has been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a. period of five years.' WOTR- KOZIB TEA is packed m lead with'an nslde lining of Vegetable Parchment. CI T V ~TT O T~E~L I T V JdL O T E L TRIANGLE, Christchurch, and RAILWAY* STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. Rf( LEXANDEB begs to inform hia • XI. friends andjthe pnblic generally 5 that he has taken over the above com modious and popular Hotel from Mr McNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hot, Cold, -and Shower Baths. The accommodation is second to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Ales, WiDes and Spirits procurable m stock Telephone 365. R. Alexandbb, Proprietor. 1 _ __________ |No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS;: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edwabd Gatbs, Francis Sobint, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Anderson, H. Stkphensou, SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Fbedk, Makeig, E. G. Crisp. BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Office now open to take Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.50 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays SsßOfce ftfw Venws



m mmmm , * A ' BUMiriumin ESTABLISHED* «. - 185 9j CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEFBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL' COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, *0., AOOEPTED AT LOWEST OTRRENTPaTSS E. W HANMEB * AGENT, J. WILSON, IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. mmmmmm(o]———— "TTTE Have Jusb Landed a Large Variety of the Very Latest Designs m FANCY GrJUAfeSfe*, including Mureneae, Figured, Rolled, etc. Ordinary WINDOW GJLAS» alwajs m Stock ; also MIJECJEtOI* GLASS, which we cut to any size. The following is a lisb of a few Lines kept m Stock at our Warehouse, Corner of Arcade «St Surnett Htreett MIXED PAINTS WHITE LEAD LINSEED OIL RED LEAD SCRIM HEMATITE RED RADDLE PUTTY TURPENTINE BLUE RADDLE OPALS OAK VARNISHES STAINED VANISHES ENAMEL LAMP BLACK PICTURE MOULDINGS BRUSHES ARTISTS COLOR OJLOLOIH FOR DADOES GOLD PAINT MAN = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask Intelligent Earners to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bashel ; and OOOKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16|lbs to the bushel also, best GLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL OLOVESS' TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRkkOtJu, Em FENCING WIKE, BAJRB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTEDjap till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 aheep.—Apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBTTRTON £4Sr TO DRINK . tkSi 10 O\Kil.S\. *^4^ [ EASILY THE fttSl. tz= 20,000 ~, •ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTreqtjired. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open, SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinaed inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; ,„, ( »fl '...miHiiHi—, Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631



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NICOLL BROTHERS. JSicoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. Nicoll. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Satnrday, at> 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, PURNITUEE. and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock Bale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our i hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. "Wool. wool._wool. WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & COT, LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to ue, We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any iine to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE CHRISI CHURCH MEAT CO. LIMITEDj ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. 'Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. , NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS ] * TO LET, ! DWELLING of five rooms, centrally situated m Tancred street. Apply to T. BULLOCK j TO LEl\ ~~ TTOUSE and Land on East Belt. 8 ACRES. S 'Apply to T. BULLOCK. "~ TO "PRINTERS AND~OTHERS. nno LET at a Low Rental—Premises m X the Arcade recently occupied by Me A. J. Baxtee,and FOR SALE—Quantity of Printer's Type, Frames, etc. Apply T. BULLOCK . TO LEi; ~ AT A LOW RENTAL, Premises m Moore Street, next Hitching and Milsom. Apply to T. BULLOCK toTTk /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with verandah, and \_J Scullery at back ; also detached Wash house, centrally situated m Cameron Street. Only & few minutes walk from Railway Station. T. BULLOCK, Agent. T I N W ALD^ TO LET, at a low rental, viz. —6s 6d per week. 2 1 ACRES 2£ [ Fronting; Harland and Grove Streets, toge ! ther with four-roomed Cottage thereon; good Cooking Range. Apply to j T. BULLOCK The Wife's Welfare. < read if C,w c h\ U/!- Vuffy "01»*» should YO U NQ ~Mew7~" Write to me frr wilu a,]e fieo Boo!,. . one « *lntr vrnr MWBMtf£W^]St^^U after specialists Jailed. Address Harold S. Emu, G.P.0., Melbourne. ' I «»»« S l»y I U about iheins'.-lvp.M, inu pages. I'osted, (id., m stamps (--ny colony). i'kuKiousoK VVkbsibu, Spef'UUist, ExlUbitW-staeist,' Melbourne.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & iistatc Aeent, Valuator, Woo! and 'Grain Broker, ASHBUETON Losing Negotiated Weekly Salea of Live Stock—Tinw»ld and Aehburton Alcurnacely Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Ser.B-xa Grain Bought and Sold oa Oommiaaioa Clearing- Salea as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOB- i Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatohurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dtraedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to ' act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAEAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashborta GREATREDOQTION IN PRIOS OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS &SHBURTON WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ABHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. _____(x) mUE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz:— Timaru Sale — FEBRUARY 8,1899. ObriatchurolnSale — FEBRUARY 10, 1899. I shall be represented ad BOTH PLACES, and ahall be glad to receive consignments, which will have my Personal Supervision, Wool intended for me at Ohristchurch Sales should be consigned to Canterbuby Seed Company's Siding, Addington, account I). Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messes Guinness and LeOrbn, Timaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clipa privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woolpacka, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season. D, THOMAS 10 187 ASJB BURTON. GIVING UP BUSINESS FOR SALE. SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TU IP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by fRIJSI>:b.A.:NI>I3R JBROfe*., limited., 0A.V133 rmOM.A.& 9 THE N.Z. FABSIERB CO-o£»J£RA.'XTVE2 il BSOOIATION OJF.CAJNXISRBLrRY, Limited., oa TYJuEBiSIiT ROBERTS, AGi-KJVi', ABbbnnon. OANTEBBUftY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUOE KXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. " 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. 170R GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, | NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, Is ; Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid aad 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. I IF You want a GOOD E£SY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sure you ao to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, : B3ANORED BTBEEtD, ASHBUFTMiQ



" E. W. HANMER I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Himmar and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done business, that 1 shall be represented attheStock Salee held-in the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mk J. R. Bland to act as my Auctioneer. Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after aa usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what is going. For the tima being I shall occupy the old offices which I have been m for the past six years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on the agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Aahburton, October 14, 1893. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mub's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The Second Sale will be held on DECEMBER 30th, and all Wool should be forwarded by th< 27th December, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREW OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpacks and Twine at Lowest Current Bates. E, W. HANMER. JOHN Rj BLAMD, C 3 Auctioneer



HENRY STEPHENSON. . BENEY STEPHENSOnT" (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my toads for Sale. OHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Bold Daily m Large or Small Quantities, Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from ?*Os per month. HENKY STEPHBNSON, AUCTIONEER



Is British Sport Dyikg Out? has often been a question for discussion, and it is very (satisfactory to know that a negative answer can be given. The physical condition of Knglisnmen has improved during the past half century, and the cause of this satis factory change is attributed to the better style of living which has been adopted by all classes. Men are more temperate, both m eating and drinking, ami, above all, the system is kept m tone and blood purified by medicines of sterling worth, such »b Hollo way'a Pilla and Ointment. The taste for sport will never die while people use these remedies, which will cure or relieve any com plaint, and give strength m place of weak ness.