The Ashburton Guardian.

'Vol xxi, no. 5423

Ashburton / Friil y, JTuly 19, 1901

Prjce j One Penny

The Chinese Indemnity

Thfl Dally Telegraph, stye ;—Lord Lansdowne hardly carea to eoneeal tha view held by every responsible repre sentative of British interests ia the Far East that the amount of fonr ban* 'ired and fifty million Jiaelg demanded, or £70,000,000 sterling, it extortionate 'tnd impolitic. But we have failed to persuade the majority of the Power* to red ace it, and the question therefore is how the bill is to be met. We Are, of coarse, opposed inflexibly to an in crease of the customs duties by tea p rr cent, which would lay upon British irade the balk of tbe charge for the indemnity, while returning to the Brit ish Treasury a mere traction of the proceeds. To the separate guarantee of the amount of its own claim by each power there is tbe insuperable objec tion that the default of China.:would uvite the seizure, of her assets—a cat* ; in which territory might be only too probably preferred. In a joint guar-' antee British credit, which stands higher than that of any other of the Allies, would be staked for the profit of the rest. One ninth only of the whole sum demanded represents the claim of this country., ihe resolution which Sir Ernest Satow has been authorised to nrge is that Obina shall give to each Power bonds at their face value to the demand; Two thirds of the total indemnity would be issued i now, and the remaining third five yean hence.' Certain sources of Ohineae revenue would be assigned to interest and sinking fond and placed under the control of a purely receiving board, with no aggressive functions. If in terference became necessary at any future time to compel Ohina to fulfil ber obligations, the concert would again . have to act as a whole.

A Fatality Averted

Even the busy seaport of Onehunga had its curiosity aroused recently, says oar special reporter, by an occurrence of more than usual interest. Making in quiries I found that the central figure of the event, Miss Drascllla Cunningham resided in Selwyn Street. This lady promptly gave the information asked tor, but suggested she should couple with it some events of the last few years. • Miss Cunningham!was born in One' hunga and is eighteen years of age. "My life has been marked by considerable trouble," said she, " for when quite a child I began to suffer from weakness of the chest ; two years ago a severe attatk of bronchitis came on and this induced consumption. I perspired greatly at night, and when I woke in the morning I was almost too weak to move* I lose appetite, and as a result grew consider' j abiy thinner. A. persistent and hacking 1 cough troubled me greatly and sometimes It brought up traces of bloodt I was attended by efficient doctors and treated with great care for six months, but my aliment was described as galloping con* sumption, and I was told that my ease was hopeless. Although greatly emaciated and often almost prostrated 1 lingered on, trying so many so called remedies without permanent benefit." *' If ou apparently did not give up hope, MlfeS Cunningham-'* •• No,*' said the lady, •* I did not. One day while reading in the newspaper I saw Dr Williams* pink pills for pale people advertised. The advertisemen bore the .impress of truth and I decided to try these pills It was not until I had finished the second box that improvement was noticeable. The contents of another box greatly strengthened me. and by continuing them for some time 1 became free from every symptom of consumption j since then I have been in really excellent health. lam confident that Dr Willla ms pink pills ate solely responsible for my recovery." Every case of consumption, pronounced by doctorb incurable with ordinary mcd* icine, is not beyond hope, if Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people, which are not; ordinary medicine are used. They have cured many cases by restoring the lost blood and increasing the resistant) power of the lungs. When they cere vital diseases like consumption It Isnot sur* prising that by enriching the blood and toning up the nerves they cure rheumaf Ism, sciatica, neuralgia, bronchitis, influenza's effects, skin diseases, St Vitus' dance, rickets, etc ; even paralysis and locomotor ataxia yield to the genuine pills, which always bear the full name Dr Williams's pink pills for pale people, in red ink on pink tinted wrapper. Sold by chemists and storekeepers and by the Dr Williams' Medicine Co, Wellington, three shillings per box, six boxes sixteen and six, post free; Substitutes never cure and should be avoided.



■f:i|^f* HSW ZEALAND ,- ' '•*•- SHIPPING OO.'S LINE' R()YaL M4TL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, via Mont'a Vldso, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Probable final Steamer;, 7V:i... Port. Dats. Tekoa 4050 Wellington July Papauui 6372 — July 25 Waikato 4767 — Aug 15 Knapehn* 800 C — follow Rimutaka* 7765 — . ,-, Wakanni 5706 j t > Walnnte 5610 Rakaia 5623 [ _^ ___]__, •Twin Screws. 9w farther partionlar« apply he ffKIBBLANDER Wim., Lot,



SHAW, SAVILI, AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITKTX FOR LONDON. di-JL "OOYAJi. MAIL STBA aHUnik^ "; MTKRS, with nuperlor fi^lwHlK *fl3om™,>^at'on -oral I classes ** *** * of passengers, cslMsg at onfce Video o? Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. oath;* * "vessel Ton lOommanderj From 'Date. Karamea 5563 Burton Sept Kumara 6034l3cobland 1 Sept CARGO STEAMERS. Waiwera 6257 Stuart [WelS'n Aug 8 Fakehaf 4331 Prosset Aug 29 Aotea '63641 Evans I I Aug 31 I f Via South Africa j For further particulars, apply * I NICOLL BROS.



riKION .STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NFW ZEALAND. Limited t-TIAMERy^&II FRCMLITTELTON 'ASUNDER: For' Weafcpors and Greymeuth—-Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For sztra sailings see advertise ment in Ohristchnrch papers Dunedin ~ Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton» via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate 'jfhnredays, The above are snbject to alteration j eference should therefore be made to Jbrffltchnrcb. daily papers for dates and htrar of sailing * For further particulars apply to ¥ FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton



S. EL GRAVES, SEAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGE>*T s 185 HEREFORD STRKKT, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GRETMOUTH. E ELI ABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks, Correspondence Invited. Oodbs : Bedford McNeill'!-, ftlorelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Co (fourth Edition. jdR/F MAKEIO, Ashburton Representative Teleoba-VHIo Address : GSAVEB Ohristchnrch. Greymonth—Brownlie, Grßymouth



W H Unkbill E Usmnh T II UKDBILL & GO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS ffiANOREIJ STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY 'REQUISITE ON HAND. Ponsfaed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath In Stook. —- Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. ■. Andrawfi..}!<!■«'<- Belt. 1 xiAKER J3RO&, FURNISHING Yf® DERT AKWJf F. URNISHING "U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers cf Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condusied wlfch the greatest care and sat!sf*iot!on v it most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Oast treets, and Baker and brown's Coach factory. ™ mm __™^__™____™_ HENRY STiii'SENSON, {(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., »8 per arrangement in any part of the county. Advances made on ail goods placed is my nands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonir.l Grown end Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufaa taring and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay knenta from SO® per month", HENRY STEPHENSON. AUCTIONEER. ~~ SMOKE " 2NOBJEGS-AY TOBACCO The Latest and Best Manufactured by T C Williams & Co", R c mond Va.g



I yjf E are oA B H BUYE RSo F PRIME MILLING WHEAT I TUESDAYS A SATUBDATS—SampIes received at^Stores, | West Street. Other days—Samples received at the Mill. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED -^"DTCJTTIVrr^ DONS ON FARMERS' IjrJtilO I 111 \J ACCOUNT. ~Z2 CANTERBURY EOLLEfTIi^OUR MILLS] COMPANY (ROLLITT AND 00.,){ p. WOOD, Manager



BELFAST ANP FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURED,'"■'...'■' "" -: ARE THE BEST TT^OR TURNIP RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUBE ; can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. .. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVBRYWHEBE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwfc, or-g Owt. SAOKS^ Orders received b/ FEKLVH>X*AJHT>IZTt, BROB., JL,i-mite^.,j DAVID THOMAH, ■RULE. W.St. . FABMEKS CO-OPERATIVE & Sla»OCI-Vl?I029 OX* CAJNTISmBUtiW, JLimited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY* LIMITED. jff. WAYMOTJTH Secretary,



Ilf\ I I ef% s, 111 H\£ 1 o SIiRF 111 fif ITT-IRIfQ FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESSi Ac. • They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN. The Schoolmistebss, St. Anne's School, Wandsworcn, writes as follows. "My mother and eldest sister have saksn your Pills for years for bilious attacks and sick headaches, and ha'/o {u\v,iv= found them most beneficial. 1" • Htatfacturcd only at W. New Oxford Street;, Lon'.en. miM by ;ill Chcmiats and Medicine Venaor*



T. H. UNDRILL & C 0..; CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS. | FURNITURE AND BEDDING OIF ALL MXIS[I>S MADE ON THE PREMISES, WE ARE STILL MAKING cur Famous Drawing Room Suites in Plush and Tapestry, which beat Christchurch for price and quality. Call and see them, JUST LANDED—A large assortment of Austrian, American, and Canadian Chairs. These Goods were bought before the recent rise in prices, which enables us to sell at lowest prices, Bedsteads and Toilet Ware—Largest stock ip town ; at all prices; LINOLEUMS, I>UGS, r\ILOLQTHS, IN OLEUMS, JDbUGS, In New and Chaste Designs; at all prices. DOOR MATS—AiI sorts, all sizes. We|; manufacture all oor own Goods on the premises, of the best material aod workmanship, so buy from us and encourage Local Industry ; besides, you may go farther and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, ANl>] UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, Nexb to the Building Society's Office, and^opposite Arcade.)



PLEASE NOTE THIS. MR F. N. WHITCOMBE, * S'UBGBON DENTIST, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, Tj*ROM THIS DATE ia prepared to Extract Teeth for la, Jj If with Nitrous Oxide Gas ss. Stoppings 5s each. Sets of Teeth from £3 3a upwards. Care of Children's Teeth a Specialty, Note Address— F. N. WHITCOMBE, Surgeon;; Dentist, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton.



SB #*y # I 11 8 M 4__ff____ _(__ —-I M, "&- ■ Imfiew . 1 mm i W/~S~)^ AjgpaFs^j <""•""*> Jwij In Use In the Colony ( ■ ■ ■ "iu — '^I 'c'e ' ")urn Lignite, Troe Coal, or Wood np rt E333 ffF~~ =T=::^l N0 SETTING REQUIRED. j m3|^5JN I "^3-^C*^!^ With Stove Pipe cpn be worked out In the i$ pJKJfIIEy. 1 iT^i^Zlrgi open" Splendid Bread Bakers ,! I n_T^^fli h TtJ§^--&9i\ w ith ci»Bt iron or copper boilers. Irhe 8 jir^^Hfi t* v->'^^ J[ copper boilers are Urge and tin lined inside. ■ |raS_S| I j *^r~^*V-s3 ~- Repairs are a Minimum. _L. N-_i_E_S« '■■„ wT^^lfm Maae In all sizes, single or double "*'"",p% ®P\ fNMßMsii^^ia ( High or low pressure boilers Inprnfii-i mmi ii \_J^JT~ "™^ZZ™™3& o,<^ dv *^ Irsnmoogers, from whom ■ »wa=-—-.-■- "~~£tj% C»t»logues con bo obtained, or from the m, kerß H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD SOUTHEtfD FOUNDRY Princes Stkkkt T)V#mW



DAVID THOMAS,. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT! VALUATOR, WOOL & GBAIK BEOIEE, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of I-ivp Stock—Tinwald and'Asbborton alternately Fortnightly Salee of Sheep Skits, Fate, Hides, etc s on Mondays £ Sales of Wool Throughout tbe Season Grain Bought and Sold on Oonirnksion Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcode Bene and Furniture Sale held m Saturdays Horse Fairs Held Monthly AGENT FOR Matson and 00, Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A Wood Go > Bowring Bros' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Gils Planet Jr, Garden and Field Tools LAND FOR SALE ■ I have For Sale the following Blocks of Land, in tussock, in the Hinds District i 2000 Acres Plains Land in tussock 1500 „ 1900 „ 6CO „ Reclaimed Swamp Land Also First Class Farms in Blocks of 100 Acres and upwards to 5600 acres \ Several Fai nit, vericas sizes, thoroughly improved, for sale; well worth the' money D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON



WILLIAM PATCHING. EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER. TI/I^Y COMPETENT STAFF now includes FIRST-OLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Bates



j Wm, Stbanoe Bole [Thos. Oovmbdal I Partners and Proprietd't. ARE YOTJ THINKING OF __j- j # , ._ 9 Furmmwg OR Re-Furinshinff (1 If So, yon May Save Homey By placing your Orders with the Maaafae * tnrem. '» Wj* Snpply .. , EURNITURE FROM lAC TO&Y TO PEOPLE DIRECT. By dealing with as, therefore, yon avoid ali niiddlenlen and the paymeet of intermediate charges or commission, and Secure Yonr Furniture at First rost ONE VISIT TO OUR FUR NIfME SHOW ROOMS (Entrance Opposite Jubilee Clock), Will satisfy you, that, our stocks of Furniture are irrmense, and that better furniture, or furniture in any way equal in quality, is not to be procured in New Zealand, In fact otjr furniture is quite fqual to thb Bjbst Imported and Actuall* Cheaper Wejare also Unrivalled in )his Colony for HOUSE FURNISHINGS Our Carpets, Floorcloth*. Linoleums, Mattings, Mat*, Curtains, Deoorative and Upholstering Fabrics, Blankets, &o, are imported direct from the leading' msnufac tnrers of the world, and being very large buyers we naturally secure the most favourable terms, and the benefits arising from rur system'^of buying w« are [always ready to share with our patrons. Recently Added;, An Up to Date 'CROCKERY AND GLASS DEPARTMENT This New Department is stocked with an enormnnß varie'v' of useful and beautiful artiole*—goods, designed for plain, everday use, and goods fit to adorn drawing room, study, or boudoir. OonnoisssurS and all interested iv Art China and Pottery are invited to visit this unrivalled collection ( A GOOD SEWING MAJDHINE la now recognised as an indispensable artiole in every home, and, in fact, no home can be ■aid to be completely appointed without one./ Now there area thousand sewing machines on tbe market, but there is none better— because no better is made—than . . . The *<ELDRIDGE R '> Fewirig Machine Which, in spite of Its low price, is a perfect marvel of efficiency. Is is so simple In construction a child can use it, and so excellent iv every way that ib cannot be Bnrpsssed. With c»re it will last a lifetime, aud it will save it« cost in any large house* bold in the first six months. Prices ; Hand Eldrbdgb B, £315s Treadle Eldredge B, $5 158 Since we were appointed Sole Agentß for New Zealand for this wonderful American machine, we have sold scores, and In every case the buyers have been delighted ! Tbe 1 ELDREDGE B' may be seen In operation at our Warehouse daily. Estimates forlMsMiig Sup plied Free on Application. MliUlir ci (ill. COMPLETE HOUSE FUR-, NISHERS, OHRIBTOHURCH



"HOW TO .BE HAPPY THOUGH MARRIED. This is a representation of ;a/-cnntented and hap^y wife, who uses only BOOK GIFT TFA, Thiß lady obtained 6lbs of that famous tea at 2s« and with it she was elves FREE, a copy of Mrs Beefcon's work on Cookery and Household Management. By the aid of this Book she was enabled to place euch dishes before her husband that he wm always in a good temper. Consequently hers is now a happy home, and she enjoys her leisure and her cup of tea and Improves her mind ,by reading the good hooks that are given away with BOOR GIF'" TEA. Go thou and do likewise, and be also happy. A larger Cookery Book may be had with lQlblofTea* Ask for Catalogue of Books. John Orr and Co. Agents, Ashburtbn



NICOLL BROS. H F Nxoouj. E F Nicoix, L A Niooll. Merchants & General Agents, BUYERS OF FATdBEEr & LAMBS. 4GBNTS POR- Christohnroh MeafcOoi, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Ltttle*B"Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd ' Nsw Zealand Insurance Company GRAIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive samples rom'"farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. Wo have received same of Trusb Modi'm. ranging from £100 to £30.000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4^ aadb per cent* F R VI T. Wb receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands .and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit) Id season all the yeai*round« SEED S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Bape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. __ T" HE OHKISTOHURCa MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TORKIPS, BAPE and any r ther crop, and to suit any description of soiL Greatly increased production wherevei used. Satisfaction given everywhere! Niocll Baos. store five varieties cf this celeh fated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NCOLL BROS, District Agents.



COOKING RANGES. "OARNINGHAM AND 00. IMPROVED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENTi Needs no Setting. Can be used as Open Fire. 'ASK FOB THH IMPROVED ZEALANDIA. | A CARD. MESSRS STRINGER & ORESSWELL BARRISTERB & SOLICITORS CHRISTCHURCH, , HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OPFIOK at Mb Davison's, West Street Ashburton, where they will attend ©vary THURSDAY aed on other days when necessary. They will be represented in Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who is authorised to receive Instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. We have various sums of money awaitin .Qvestmoot at lowest current rates. STRINGER &""CRESSWELL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH & ASBBURTO PERMANENT buiLDINO AND; .3SVESTMENT SOOIETY. T OANB GRANTED FftOM 0525 and upwards, at current ;ates Full Particulars on application. WORKING EXPENSES eu all Shares re now due and payable Office —Tanored Street* Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4p nt First Tuesday in Month—9,3o an. till pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager SmokeJNe evas



Manning & tWs! NEW SEASdN'B BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN~THE MARKET Equal tc the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messss Shcab ma» Bros f ~" - FOR WATCHER CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PiATB SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, EIC, GO TO Gr» JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel Ashburton. —Bepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. __ , . __, PIANOFORTE, THEORY k HARMONY Ernest Empson, CTiA.B, CERTIFICATED Teacher of the Assooia' tpd Board of the Royal College of Musi | and the Poyal Academy of Music, London, ia preps» id to receive pupils for the above. Rooms above Mr H M Jones East Street ""JAMES BAKER. "" FcRNXSHINO WaBEBOUSB, (Havelock Street; TTE guarantees to Bell at Dhristchuroh prloes for Cash or Time Payments, bmoke~New Venae"" '



Ob ! what would Tommy Atkine do If we had not pulled him through. The colonies have done their best, f And showed great courage iv the tett.QH We ail require a little aid. And danger makes us oft afraid ; A cough wont make your health secure, T So bay some Wood's Gbkav PltPs&iiisx Cobb ■ ®3I 11Wade s Tkethirg Powdebs for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent Hotches; price, laj mHE~ GOVERNMENT INSUB ANGE DEPARTMENT is prepared to grant EMPLOYERS OF LABOR Covers against Risks connected with their Trade or Butfineßs nnder " The Workers'. Compensation Act," " The Employers' Liabilities Acts," as well as nnder the Common Law. Owners of Property and Mortgagees also protected under Special Tables. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE EFFECTED IN ALL BRANCHES. For particulars as to Rates, etc. apply to the Local Office of th Department. J H RICHARDSON, Commissioner Wellington, 6th Jane,. 1901 ■ ANTISD — 1000 People to "try Mihor's Zeaiaadia Boot Store for good cheap Foot Wear