The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5334

Ashbukton : Wednesday, February 13, 1901

Price : One Penny

AN IMPORTANT LITTER FROM A WELL KNOWN SALVATION ARMY OFFICER

Salvation Arroy Officers' Quarters, Jesßls Street, Wellington, 15th January, 1900 To Proprietors, " Plantekoa " Remedies. Dear Sirs,—i would like to inform you that when I arrived m Wellington, a little over twelve roentha ago, I was terribly ran down m health. For two or three weeks I was unable to take any aelive part m any meetings, I was com pletely worn out, and always had fchafe tired, languid feeling we hsar so mnch aboafc, and neither sleep nor food seemed to refresh me, or do me any good. Someone advised me to try " PLAJNTE. KOA," which I.did, and after I bad taken HALF THE CONTENTS OF THE BOTTLE I felt maeh better, and I am delighted to tell yon that from that date till the timn of writing this note (over twelve month*) I have enjoyed the best of health, and my work is a pleaf are. If these few lines are i of service to yon, make nse of them. Yours sincerely, Mrs Captain Lock. The testimonial of Mrs Lock shoa'd be of interest to Aehbnrton residents, she haying spent some considerable time m this district before taking * Plantekoa Mrs Lock had t.ried almost every remedy friands could suggest. The shelves m the scollery of.he? house were full of bottles boxes, and tins, she remarking 'It's like a chemist's shop. 1 However, m ' PLANTEKOA ' ehe found a Sovereign Remedy, and strongly recommends others to try the same. From Chemists and Grocers everywhere. Correspondence Invited. PL&NTEKOA PROPRIETARY, Wellington.

San Francisco Mail Summary.

THE CITY OF MONTREAL FIRE United Press Association—By Eleottio Telegram—Copyright) San francisco, January 24, On the night o! January 23rd tfa« City of Montreal suffered a serious lot* by fire* The property destroyed wm valued at from two and a half to three million dollars, and included the splendid Board of Trade buildings, half a dozen Urge business houses, and two score smaller concerns. The firemen were hampered by the cold weather, which had frozen the water m thn pipei. A great'effort only prerented the spreading of the flames over a larger district. THE VENEZUELAN REBELLION A dispatch from the port of Spain says that persons from the mainland of Venezeula report that the Venezuelan gunboat Miranda burned the sloop Maria Teresa, owned by a British Bubject. It is Said the Government suspected arms for rebels were being imported from Trinidad'and ordered that vessels trading with the islands should be stopped. The Maria Teresa,.which was anchored at Agulris, attempted to move to smoother waters, when the Maranda's men with out question or explanation are said to have taken possession of the sloop, poured kerosene over her and burned her to the water's edge. All coasting vessels have been stopped. The rebels lion is spreading, and it has been previously reported that the Government eeized two steamers of the Orinoco Steamship Co. The American Govern ment will dispatch perhaps more than one warship to the scene of the distur bance. It is stated that under the eyes of the Venezuelan authorities on Dec 14 troops of two thousand men, composed of Venezuelan and revolutionary bandi invaded the territory of Colombia, and attempted an attack on the town of Cucuta. Thpy were driven back by the Columbian troops', though they were well armfd and had two cannon.—(Latest cables state th« revolution ka& been suppressed.) j THE NICARAGUA CANAL The negotiations now pending m China and between (he United Statei and Great Britain will now be tied op for some little time, One effect of this is greatly to diminish the chance of the Nicaragua Canal Bill passing during the present srssion of Congress; It is believed that the British Govern ment will finally consent to the estab lishment of an amended Hay-Paance foote treaty, as Press comment upon it has become more kindly since it bai been carefully considered. However, this must be merest conjecture, as no sign has been given officially, and it is not impossible that the treaty may be allowed to Japse without being con sidered afc all by England. Powerful American interests are at work to defeat the authorisation of the con- Btraction of the Canal. So it is evident there are many who will regard them selves as benefilted by the difficulty between England and the United States, as to the specifications regard ing the fortification of the propoied great Canal A DISASTROUS CONFLAQRATIW Early on the morning of January I the Orphan Asylum at Rochester, New York, was destroyed by fire. Twenty seven lives were lost, and icoreß of persons were injured, jiany fatally. The Asylum was a three etory wooden structure, and had nearly two hundred occupants, A boiler exploded with terrible force, and before the firemen reached the scene, the entire structure was a mass of fames. Volunteers and firemen worked courageously, and the bravery of the nurses aided m saving many lives. The roof was covered with children, who had been taken there by the nurses, who found other avenues o! escape closed. The groans and criea of the injured and frightened filled the air, and the occasion was one never to be forgotten by witnesses. Half those saved were m their night clothes, and, with the dead and dying, were carried to houses of the neighbourhood, all of which were opened to receive them, A NEGRO BURNED At THE STAKB A barbaric affair occurred at Leaven• wortb, Kansas, on January 16th, Alex* ander, a negro, who had been identi fied as having attempted to assault a young lady a few days before, and who was believed to have assaulted and murdered another girl, was taken from gaol by the mob and burned at the stake. Kansas has no law providing for capital punishment, and it is de clared that this lack paved the way for horrible wreaking of vengeance on the man. The Legislature, now m session, will erect a law prescribing capital punishment. The sheriff's defence is that he was helpless m the face of a thousand infuriated men, who attacked the gaol to which the prisoner had been removed from the State Peni tentiary for trial, and used sledge hammers and chisels m breaking open the doors, After dragging the pri soner from bis cell, they proceeded to prepare his funeral pyre on the spot where the body of his supposed victim was found. Alexander protested hii innocence to the last, but no attention was paid to his entreaties,

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J)Jd Harnes J Machine Belting, Etc, SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Lro. 9 London, England. Fall particulars from Harrison & Webb, ackland. (Out this out and show your onmoneer.l Each Ingredient's^^ used m "' 'ist^**^ LANE'S : W CREASOTED of God Liver Oil is of Perfect Quality. Nothing is allowed to enter its com position without first being thoroughly tested, all doubtful qualities are passed by. The Cod Liver Oil is the finest , Norwegian, the Creasofco is the best ■ Boechwood Crcasote, the Hypophos phifces of Lime and Soda are chemically pure, and the eggs are fresh as frosh can be. Each ingredient is the best that money can buy. That's one reason why Lane's Ckeasoted Emulsion is so pala table. The most delicate invalid can ' take it without disturbing the stomach. It is a medicine-food, and has a lung healing flesh-forming value that no other Emulsion can approach. Your .. physician knows. Ask him which Emulsion is best for you. *■ ®AII Chemists and Stores Sell LAME'S CREASOTED EMULSION. . , PRICE 25... Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timata t\ LWAYS m Stock—A fire J\. class selection of Maible and Granite Mctnumeuts, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Letter Outbiog m any etyle TVT^ANTED Known—That- what we do f V we try to do well. Bear this m mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Summer Outfit); and, Ladles, remember it before fitting up your Boys for fche holiday— Mib l el And Turner



I — -- - - —- — ———-—-iT ■ '- /*\INERS SHOULD ALWAYS Siv\OKE i* - <*-*>** ..„„ ' ■ H Dui?lop's §j ri hr r^ y "Tobacco It is % Gold t\\m of $entr&l satisfaction to *\\ wbo yn^erst^n<i what ■! - & good pipe of tobacco is. . . • . . . J il2 „__!-____—, . :== _ ;r=::::;r , —__—„_,_ ■ j



NICOLL BEOS. Niooll. E F Nicoll, L A Niooll. Merchants &, General Agents, BUYEFB OP FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. 4.GENTS FO R— Christchurch Meat Coj, Ltd IsliDgton Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltdj United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) 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, • We have received sums of Trust Monies. ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and 5 per cent. F E U~I T. Wo receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,and have m stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit m section al' the year round. ■S E ED S. ' We stock Clovers, Byegraes, Bape, and urnip Seed of reliable quality. npH OHKISTUHURCH MEAT [CO, J Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUKNIPS, BAPE and any other crop, and to siftt any description of soil. Greatly reaaed production wherever need. Satie ction given everywhere* Ni oi ix Bbos. store five varieties of th celeb fated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agent*. S. iL^GKAVES, SHAREBKOKEK AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHDRCH & AT GREYMOUTH. T> ELIABLE Information on Dredging IX) Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes': Bedford McNelH's, Moreing and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. ivlß F MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Telegkaphio Address : GRAVES Chrletchnrch. GreymoHth—Brownlie, Greymoath THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" 14 The RamblerJ' HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use opened op a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all hisses and all fitted with the eve* lasting G & J detachable Tyre. CALL. AJ^U. INSPECT. THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES t D. THOMAS. /"IHEAP Cottage Property i~-|acre see \J tion and Cottage, situated m Oxford Street, Hampatead. cSOC» price required Apply to OJ. BULLOOK.



I The New Hperient! | $ " Impey's May Apple "j S _ ________ g s L——— — — A \ I w^Two Shillings per Bottle.i*| . * * * s CHEMISTS AND STORES. & i ~*wrm_nirrr"''" """*'"' rllir■ m i mi rr —wirn — inmrmwm ■ • !'i-wm ■wm-iigwuiii mmmn tmmmmmmmimmmt „ mmm „, ,m 1,11,1,111 m i mmm^uf^mti ■n * ma >i wm*r-ttfvmimuw»



The Equitable Life Assurarwe Society, of US Head Office for New Zealand—Wellington. DIRECTORS, with power to issue Policies and pay claims H D Bell, Esq. Chairman. • I £»RCY M Thomson, Inspector of Agencies. Albbbt Martin, Esq, MD. I h Ibhvor Gould, Resident Secretary.- STBONGEST LIFE ASBUBANOB SOCIETY IN THE WORLD "Financial Position. Assurance m force .„ .„ £219,670,058 I Surplus over liabilities .* £12,711,97 Accumulated fuDdß.« .- fc08,373,185 | Annual income „ £11,286,14 A Mutual Office. All surplus belongs to the policy holders. Send for partioulara of 6he Guaranteed Qatih Value Policy. NICOLL BROS ' Agente, Aehbnrfcos. „, 30000 |:l^=^jS#&|\ ' Cooking: Hanges %i :i^^4^^^^--^^^^^i :^n ÜBa m fche Colony |".'..". 1 '''h-^---^'^r''\'','r'^^ IXV'h:a^l The/ burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up § % f>-~J--:?# ({C~"~~*^% I - to2ft6in J.J' ''fT JK":% I' no setting required. *~|S,;:J ; ;? ';vS?^::-';^j]vrrx^jvs. iji''"* With Stove Pipe can be worked oub m t ■$* % |: «-""H*" i I 'rALJ&/-~i2s >Vh open. Splendid Bread Bakers I H |i'r^>".: "-f ;'il V-e-^-Jil j 'sVitll caßb 'roD or copper boilers. The I 1 |)^s|:';'';| ill tNij~^O=i3?H copper boilers are large and tin lined ißeide. yjb I'——-*-vbl j]^a=w=-^=.i'j-'" J Ropairß ase a Minimum. L_ I'-KZil"!/' I v^J&ffilPill I Mads in_all sizes, single or double ovens. High or lowpressure boiler - t*:£m gold by all Ir»nmgerß, from whom Oafca logues can be obfiaed, or from fche maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD. SOUTH END PDUNDKY, Fbinoeb Street, DUFF.DIN J. SEALY & CO., " THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON JCJ O_ f*S _ ARE atiU to the front, and are prepared to supply their maoy *k3« (Su K-jQm Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every description,:THAl- WILL GROW, at lowest market races. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, &. GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direcb from the Gbowebs and Mancfactubbbs. Our Stocks of NEW SEASON'S REEDS are from the Celebrated Firms,!fjAMES Carter & Co,- London, and Peter Lawpon & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of,the beat quality obtainable, FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand,; GEE AT J U BILE E SALE OF High - Class Drapery Clothing, & Boots COMMENCING SATURDAY, JANUARY 19. (FOE ONES MONTH) IMMENSE REDUCTIONS IN EVERY —-DEPARTMENT- ANDREW ORR WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASISBURTON, SiDBLEB & HARNESS MAKER.! mmmmr .-.(j[\ Tl/f ¥ OOMPETEiST STAFF now inclcdes ; FIRST GLASS COLLAR AND a SADDLE ] MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rates 44 BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT." PUSVEYOEB OF THE CELEBRATED HONDAI-LANKA ceyl;on packed and sealed tbaiii TOJfche Elite and alse to the 'Plain People'—None too high or too low^to^appreolate its unblended goodness, BLENDED TEA DETNKEES TKY UNBLENDED HONDAI - LAPKA MAHARAJAH No. *ig nsT awakdTaris exhibition.



/CARPENTERS Tools at bedrock prices, V 7 Registrar Grates from 12s 6d, Tiled Registrars and Mantlepiecea complete, from 52s 6d, Our pricoa defy compe'tfcsc — Hakdley Bros FOR SALE, WELL Cured Prime quality HAMS and BACON, Cheaper than Bedf r Mutton. Guaranteed grain fed by ifanners of this district. FARMERS' MEA(D SUPPLY CO. J H Role. TINWALD fqbHsale, SECT. lON and Dwelling,? fronting Graham's Road, being Lot 527, contain ing J acre, on which is erected a five-roomed dwelling house* The owner, who is residing near Auckland, wishes to dispose of the property forthwith. ]i»Bv terms of payment can be arrangodt _ __TJBULLOOK J jjLgeot_ - MRS ALCORN is now showing beautiful ) assortment new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks eto., id the enlarged premises, Ladies and Children's Pinafore?, Apron 3. and Underclothing m o eh and made to order. ... ' Smoke VesnsNew



W"™ 0* ANTED KNOWN—That J. Moison I has received a large stock of fashion able Sssmmer Boots and Shoes of the besb material, also about) to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invitee the Public for iuspection, J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker is the town, fehia gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality Repairs carried on just the same, ia the cheapest, neateat, and most fashionable style. Beet leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Aehburton. .' ' "* FOB SALE. , BUILDING SITES. 3 QUARTER Acres all adjoining—Mob 1128,1129, and 1130, Cameron Street), on tha upper Bide of the railway. Thera have been numerous enquiries for sections m the vicinity of these. To be sold on very easy terms of payment. lull particulars on application. W. BULLOCK. TmTsaLe Kf\f\ acres K(\C\ OIHJ ACRES OUIJ DIVIDED into fivo Paddocks, goodfor all round farming, Portion of it m sew grasttt and part mutable for putting into wheat) this year. Ful lipurticularß furoiehedon sppHcotion T. 13ULL0CK



SPECIAL 'SHOW THIS r WKF,K OF CURTAINS, BLOUSE MUSLINS OURTAIN MUSLINS, DRESS LAWNS,: OURTAIN NETS, PIQUES & PIQUBTTES,; CHEAPER THAN LYOU CAN MAK>: THEM BOYS' DRILL BUITS IN ALL SIZES & COLORS —New Goods ex p.s. Delphic— LINOLEUMS, ALLOVER LAOES, OARPBT SQUARES, VAL|& TOOHON LAOES, HEARTH RUGS, . JB'AKOY & MARKET BASKETS, LADIES AND GENT'S UNDFEOLOTHIFG IN FULL RANGES OF [ZdTA & VARIOUS OTHEK MAKES. MITCHELL AND TT.TR.NKR aaremwtMaMto iii'iiiiwwiiiii iiiwi ii'iiiMiiiiiiiiiii'iiiii iiiiiii minn i i n nh ' m m i 'i r » mi '« NOTICE TO FARMERS. E ABE CA S H 8U V £ >": So V PR IM E MII . I J NGWn F] AT IN ANI QUANTITY Hease tako yoor Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price, GUIS'! IS G DCKF C'N FAI'JiI'Ei? /CCCT'M 1, GANTERBUEY' ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) |D WOOD, Manager 17th Masvh, 1900. i WOOL. WOOL, WOOL ■ ! "I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, KIUCE OF COMMISSION, A upon all Wool placed In my hands for sale, either m Ashburton, Christchurch, Timaro, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fixed as under, viz '■— ; CHBI6TGHUBGH—February 19,1901 ! I shall be represented both at CHRISTCHURCH find TIMARU. WOOLPACKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES k UPPIIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES 4th Sale CHRISTOHTJKOH—I9th February, 1901. Wool to be con signed-—Seed Co.'b Siding, Addington, account D, Thomas DAVID THOMAS, 4SHBDRTOJ), PURE SEEDS, I have lately elected, regardless of cost;, the MOST COMPLETE I FEED CLEAN ING PLANT south of the line and I now aek Farmers to Inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO GLEAN FOR FARMERS AKY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Ryegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Clovers, dressed | by my own Machines, the purity of which must be seen to?be appreciated AIso—HURST & BOB'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, <&c. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



SHAW, SAVILL AND AT.BION OOMPVNY. LIMITED, FOR LONDON. jififct|w a-*/' MEIV3, slfhsnpnr»o Jj^apl^^aoaommodftbiouior&Holaase: gm&v»>'*#M& o f paaaengers, calling a ■■ «abe Video ov Bio, Tenerlffe »nd Ply ontfc. . ""V^eseil T« jQammaiaderj from Date. OABQO STEAMERS. belphioT" BffWSowden Wellg'o Jan Vi Wafwsra 62«8fcaart . Wellg'o Feb U A«t«a 'GSMBvana „ Feb - E, W. HANMIfi. Agent. "~ ™~~ TWb. c J.INBW ZKALAN© MpV^:.^SHIPPING 0 o,'B LINE ■ROYA-L MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, via Monto Videe, UJeoerSffe & Plymouth. Probable final Blsamers. Teno. Porb. Date, Waiknto 4767 Wellington ' February.l 6 Banfhhlre 5537 „ February 28 Otarama 3808 — (February Wskatone 5715 — March Bitnutaka* 7700 Wellington March 28 Wakaaai 5706 — To follow Watoate 5610 — «* Papacoa 6563 ■-— ■ ■ » tTongiriro* 7700 — » Papaotil 6372 j — •» Knspohu* 8000 \ — » *Iwin Screws. P#r farther partloalars apply to FRII6DLANDER BROS., Lud, UNION STEAMStiEIP COMPANY Off. NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMER? SAH FKCBILTTTELTGN AS UNDER: Wm Weufcport! and Greymouth—Weekly Welltogton— Monday, Tuesday, lEhars ■day and Saturdays NOTE—-For extra sailings see advertise mwa% m Ohrlstchurch papers Danedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelfion and Piotos, via Wellington— Taeoday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohrlstcharch daily papers for dates and bra; of sailing For farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton "ILBNRy"STBiraBNBON7~ (oncoessor to Alfred Harrison.) Eatabliahed 20 yean. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY BALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVKRY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing S&les of Stock, Household Furni tore, etc., ac per arrangement m any part of the county. Advance® made on all goods placed m my hfetidts for Sale. Begnlar OonaigDmenta of Colonial Grown etad Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. AOEIT!)? S Herwloh Onion Fire Insurance Company Si Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. FJANOS and ORGANS on time pay rnonts from ?^Os per month. HBHKY siIsPHENSON, AUOTIONESR. NEW GOODS. J. V. BE BEER, WATOHMAKEE k JEWEtLER: 18 dow jhowJag the largest and ben aiaorbed etcck of choice Gold and Silver Jewellery Specially Sblected"Fob CHKISTMAS. Oooßiatlngof NEW GOODS to suit thfc coming Season, laspeotioa is invited, no sjly of the display m the Window, but of fchs hrge Qisorfcrnent of Jewelleryl&c, m the Show Case® wlthio, the Window] accommo datloß being very limited. WATCHES for the Boys, IQs. (Good Tlmokeopers) SILVBB, B. P. WARE, CLOCKS, &o. New Stock for the Season Bepairs Ohsap aad Prompt as usual. J. V.DEBEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Aahburton ' FOB SALE TTALtJABLE Buildu» X Allotments, situ- V. ated at the corner of Cass and Moore Streets, and being part of Town Sections 100 ani I©l jD_BULLOCK, "TO LET) ~" " MS A LOW RENTAL SHOP and premises at tha corner of the Triangle, fronting Caea Street and Wakanul Road, leading to the Post Office aad Railway Station mm >|| ■; s_ggjgOOß FOE BALE. ""^ I'OK ACRES Longbeaoh Diaferict, being \.AO Rural Sections 6492 B 6493, 6494 6706, 28536, and 35557, containing' m al 125 safes 11 perchsa % eifiuated below Water- Its for partioalan »pply U CD BULLOCK