Welsh Newspapers
Search 15 million Welsh newspaper articles
50 articles on this Page
GIRL f ATALLY BURNED .1
GIRL f ATALLY BURNED .1 A shocking burning fatality was described at an inquest yesterday at Morton, near Bourne, Lincolnshire. Jessie Beatrice Frone, aged fourteen, in company with a child of ve, was carrying a. lighted lantern, which on one side was unprotected by glass. To adjust her hat, she took the lantern between her arms. The candle, fainncd by the wind, set her clothes on fire, and she was fatally burned. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."
CARDIFF ALLOTMENTS_____I
CARDIFF ALLOTMENTS I Mr. C. L. Payne, president of the Cardiff Allotments and Small Holdings (Limited), took the ohair at a. general meeting in Crwys-road Schools yesterday, and in a review of the work done said that there were 92 members, and the assets were EB 14s. 4d. Councillors Reg. Harrison and Good also spoke.
Advertising
FOOTBALL NEWPORT ATHLETIC GROUNDS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1909. GRAND FOOTBALL MATCH. SWANSEA V. NEWPORT. Kick-off 2.45 p.m. GROUND PROTECTED. Admission: Enclosure Is., Field 6d., Grand Sta-nd and Seats Inside Ropes 6d. extra. el721 TBEDKGAP. R.F.C. have open Jan. 30, April 10 and I 17; will accept or give guarantee to good clubs.-Apply Secretary. el595 R1SCA JCNTOBS R.F.C. require home and home matches with junior clubs; average age 17.-kpply for dates, H. Chivers, Hon. Sec., Bisca. e4052i2J RISC A R.F.C. have the dates Jan 30th, March 6th March 20th orien.-Apply lion. Sec., Velindre House. e4166i23 BHYDYFELIN R.F.C. want home match for Jan. JOth; other dates open.-Jones, New Inn, Rhydyfelin. C4179i23 THE ST. LUKE'S FIRST AND SECONDS A.F.C., aged 18, 15 respectively, require away fixtures, January 23rd.; six miles radius, Cardiff.—Keply, lnitanter, George Norie, 38, Bomilly-road, Canton. ei23 For Children's Hackinir Cough at night. Great Peppermint Qure.
IBILLIARDS.I
BILLIARDS. I 17.-CANNONS IN BAULK. I By RISO LEVI (Copyright). I Although, with the object white situated as shown on Diagram. 576 (given last week), the cannon is a half-ball stroke when played from the far end of the D; it can also be made by means of a, half-ball stroke from anywhere on the D line, provided that run- ning- side is used. Diagram 577 shows the cannon played from the near end of the D. Played fromf here, a moderate amount of side, but nothing like extreme side, must be used. Although the amount of side required has to be corrcctly judged, this stroke is very little more diffi- cult than the pla.in half-ball cannon illus- trated on Diagram 576 (given last week), and, generally speaking, better direction is given the red ball when these part ieular cannons are played from the near end of the D line or its vicinity, than when they are played from the other end of the line. Although many cannons off the red on the spot c'n to the object white lying close to the side cushion may present little or no diffi- culty, just as strokes, to any fair player, it is a very different thing when the question of the after-position has to be considered. When no at-tempt is made to leave some good position as the result of one of these cannons the after-position will far more often be bad than good, and when it happenis to be good the player may consider himself very fortunate. On Diagram 577 the inter- sected line indicates how the red may be made to travel to the vicinity of the centre pocket as the result tf a good-strength stroke. DIAGRAM 577.—A cannon off the top cushion I played with running side. Object ball situated I exactly as on Diagram 576. The cannon, however, requires very well handling to obtain this position, and even when the red oomes to rest not very far from the pocket the next stroke may not be by any means an easy one, for eo much depends upon what angle the cue ball inlits new position will make with the red and the pocket. Still, provided the red comes to rest somewhere in the vicinity of the pocket, or at least no very great distance from it, there will generally be some sort of Position for this pocket. Often an in-off will be left though it may have to be played with screw or by means of a thin or a run- through stroke, and at other times the stroke to play will be a pot of some kind or other. As the positions illustrated on Diagrams 574, 575, and 577 are, with slight modifica- tions, of constant occurrence, fair players should always play to bring the red down to the centre pocket, otherwise though the cannon may be made, the break will gene- rally come to an end with this stroke. Diagram 578 shows the red on the spot and the object white a few inches from the side cushion. Playing from the D a cannon off the top cushion can be made taking either the red or the white first. The cannon off the red. is very similar to the cannons already described, except that owing to the object DIAt. 0—a uuiirion off the top cushion. A hall-bail stroke with side. Bed on the spot. Object white 42in. from the side cushion aud 4oiin. from the top cushion. white being a few inches from the cushion the cue ball can either cannon direct on to it or off the- side cushion. The cannon off the white is a more difficult stroke as it can- not be made by meaws -of a plain half-ball stroke and consequently some running side -right-hand side on the diagram—must be used. The amount of side has, of course, to be judged, for not enough side will cause the cue ball to pass the red on the inside after leaving the top cushion, and too much side will cause it to pass the red on the outside. Aim should be taken for a half-ball oomtact with the white, and the atiroke should be played with drag as well as side. With the balls in the position shown on Diagram 578 good position far more often results from a oannon off the white, played in the manner just described, than it does from a cannon off the red, for a well-played cannon off the white brings the balls pretty well together owing to the object white crossing the taible, as shown by the intersected line, whereas thiia cannot be the case with a oannon off the red. Although the position which results from a caimon off the white depends upon how the cue ball takes the red, as well as upon the streingth with which the stroke has been played, a good-strength stroke will generally leave what will be a scoring posi- tion for any fair player, and often the resulting position will be an extremely good one. A cannon off the white is, therefore, a sounder stroke to play than a cannon off the red, owing to the former stroke leading to better position than the latter. Mr. Levi's articles appear every Saturday in the Evening Express." No. 1 of this series apipeared on October 3. Professional Tournament at Cardiff The heat between J. Coverley (Angel Hotel) and A. E. flamuiaii (Royal Hotel) in the pro- fessional tournament at the Rummer Hotel, Cardiff, waa played on Friday night, with the following result:— Coverley (rec. 190) 500 Hamman (rec. 140) 258 The positions in the tournament up to date are as under:— Pl'd. Won. Lost. A. Llewellyn (scr.) 4 2 2 G. Tuxworth (rec. 80) 4 3 1 T. Carpenter (ree. 90) 4 2 2 A. Hamman (ree. 140) 3 2 1 A. Clifford (rec. 160) 2 1 1 D. Rces (rec. 170) 6 1 5 J. Coverley (rec. 180) 6 4 2 A. Turner (rec. 230) 5 2 3 Harverson, 7,834; Stevenson, 4,746. Aiken, 7,696; Reeee, 6.572. RUMMER HOTEL, DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF. Fijst-ctfss Billiard TabK Annual Professional Tournament Every Evening. Play will commence at 7.30 p.m. Heats, 500 up. First Prize vaue £12, Second Prize value L6, Third Prize value £ 3.—G. Matthews, Proprietor. el74 The WELLINGTON HOTEL (Canton) are Open to Play Home and Home Friendly Matches. e4233i23
POOR AND LARGE FAMILIES I
POOR AND LARGE FAMILIES I Inquiring into the death of a child at Battersea yesterday, Coroner Troutbeck remarked that the mother, who wa-s only 44 years of age, had had twenty-one children, of whom eighteen had been born alive. The husband had been out of work for a year, and the mother had not enough to eat. He supposed people had a legal right to bring twenty-one children into the world, and it was a delicate matter to express an opinion as to the morality of such a proceeding.
Advertising
While some men were engaged in testing a gas stove whioh they had just fixed in a confectioner's shop at Southport, a terrific explosion occurred. The shop was wrecked, and two men were seriously injured. For Influenza. take Woods' Great Pepper- mint Cure. Never fails. t'li. 2/9. [L5490 "linseed COMPOUND" witu warm water » an •xcoUttt*.gargfe $W 0010 tJJrott. -tms»
Sultan's Pawned Gems
Sultan's Pawned Gems JEWELS OF EX-RULER TO BE SOLD I The Mont de Piete at Paris will shortly I offer for sale by auction the jewels of Abdul I Aziz, the deposed Sultan of Morocco. The jewels we:?e pawned for E50,CCO at the time when Abdul Aziz w!M d?spera.t?ly h?rd up for cash and was H?hting for his throne against his successful rival Muley Hafid. The interest was paid annually for some time, but latterly, owing to the depleted condition of the ex-Sultan's exchequer, he has fallen in arrears with his payments. The legal delay has already expired, and unless Abdul Aziz acts very promptly his treasured collection will come under the hammer.
ICHARITABLE FEASTS
CHARITABLE FEASTS The annual dinner to the aged poor of Roath took place in the Asseanbly-hall of the Ko-ath Conservative Club. About 130 persons were present, the ages ranging from 60 to 90 years. After dinner a concert was given. and was much appreciated, and Madame «he r id an- H 00 per, Messrs. Bert Maddison and F. Palser, and others contributed. Mr. I. Leon presided, and the hon. secretary was Mr. J. O. Conway. The usual presents of shawls and tea to the old women and tobacco and scarves to the old men were made. The soup kitchen at the Cardiff Docks is being continued, and the number of meals served to date is 5,394, not including the large number of deserving cases which have been attended to at their own homes. Many of the firms and gentlemen at the Docks have responded liberally to thel for funds, and it is intended that a full list shall be pub- lished when the distress is past and the soup kitchen closed. I Children's Treats The Cardiff Branch of the East Glamorgan District of the Independent Order of Good Templars had a juvenile gathering at the Lower Cory-hall on Friday, when about 450 children were entertained, the funds being subscribed by Viscount Tredegar, Mr. John Cory, and others. The eighteenth annual treat was given on Friday by Mrs. H. Lewis (Tynant) to the children attending Radyr Council School. After tea and cake each scholar received a present from a huge tree. Thirty-four prizes were awarded for regular attendance by Mr. Henry Lewis, J.P., who has since the dissolu- tion of the Radyr board defrayed the cost. I
I ICOMETS, SPORT, AND PORT
COMETS, SPORT, AND PORT This is a great comet year (writes Mr. R. B. l? Marston in the "Bystander"). Astronomers are already fihing in the pools of the heavens for Halley's comet. Great comet years are provcrbially good port and sport years. Naturally, therefore, reports from the North predict a good time for the spring salmon angler. The very mild weather and I the frequent heavy rains since the end of October have kept the rivers running high. Clean fish have already been seen rising in many famous pools, and the recent heavy snowfall all over Scotland means a good push of water, which will entice the salmon in thousands to re-visit their native streams I during the coming months.
ATHLETIC MILLIONAIRE I
ATHLETIC MILLIONAIRE I Mr. Jay Gould, the athletic millionaire, accepted in a sporting spirit the followling advertisement issued by "Battery Dan," the eccentric Taramany magistrate: W anted, an athletic millionaire, willing to carry night- stick, revolver, and handcuffs, and engage in dangero-us work." Police-commissioner Bing- ham deprived "Dan" of his probation officer, and "Dan" promptly expressed the intention of appointing on his own authority a philan- thropist able to work without salary. M,r. Jay Gould says that the new post will give him an admirable insight into municipal aifairs.
I-I STOLL'S PANOPTICON
STOLL'S PANOPTICON I The ensuing week brings another attrac. I t.ive programme for Stoll's Panopticon, Car. diff, which place of entertainment is in- oreasin.g so much in popularity. The Ameri- can Bioscope Company present a set of pic- I tures, including the pathetic drama, A Child's Love," in ten tableaux. Upon another plane is the sensational story of The Incen- I diary," in twelve eoenee aud tableaux. Besides the pictures there is much else to en-terta-in and amuse. In brief, the Panop- ticon programme is suggested to parents as a not-to-be-despised addition to the ordinary school curriculum.
LOCKED mTvESTRY ' 
LOCKED mTvESTRY  The Rev. F. P. Nash, Vicar of St. John's. Blackburn, has had aai unusual experience at Blackburn Cemetery. After conducting a funeral service he returned to the vestry in the chapel to remove his surplice just as the cemetery staff were going off for dinner. One of the men, not knowing there was any- one in the vestry, locked the chapel and took the key away. The chapel is rathfer isolated, and not until aai hour had elapsed and the workmen had returned did the reve- rend gentleman attract attention and obtain release.
ISTEALING A SHROUDI
STEALING A SHROUD At Burnley yesterday an undertaker and churchwarden was fined 40s. and costs on a charge of stealing a shroud. The shroud had been duly delivered and placed on a corpse by the defendant, and in the absence of other persons the lid was screwed on. Next day, at the pressing request of a visitor, a friend of the deceased, the lid was unscrewed, and the shroud was found to be missing. The defence was that there was no intention to steal.
HERO GENERAL'S BIRTHDAY
HERO GENERAL'S BIRTHDAY To-day General Sir John Chatham M'Leod, colonel of the Black Watch, and one of the oldest of the Knights Grand Cross of the Bath (he was created eighteen years ago1, enters on his seventy-ninth year. He fought in the Crimea, the Indian Mutiny, and the Ashanti War, winning fresh distinctions in every campaign. He has been twice married, and is the father of soldier sons, who, like himself, have done honour to the fine old fighting race from which they spring.
i I DIED __WHILE CHAFFING…
i I DIED WHILE CHAFFING WIFE George Batenoy (41), a general dealer in the summer and a chimney sweep in the winter, late of Cornwall-road, Lambeth, chaffed, his wife on Tuesday, while having tea, aibout looking so well, and then sud- denly fell to the floor dead. Dr. Trevor told the Lambeth coroner that death was due to angina pectoris, the result of an overloaded stomaoh. Verdict accordingly.
12,000 CANDLE-POWER LAMP
12,000 CANDLE-POWER LAMP Experiments were made at Hounslow last night with the Sylverlyte lamp, whose light is guaranteed to penetrate the murkiest "pea- eo-up" fog. An electric bulb fits into the powerful lens of the lamp, which magnifies ite 12 candle-power light to 12,000 candle- power.
I A WEEK TOUR
A WEEK TOUR Signor Caruso, who is now in New York appearing at the Metropolitan Opera House, yesterday signed a contract with Mr. Thomas Quinlan for a tour in the United Kingdom in the course of the coming autumn, his fee bem? .E2.0CO a week. This will be welcome news to the many a?mirera of this famous tenor, who has not yet been heard in the .provinces. I
Advertising
■ nm 11—i. *rn' nil & fb0" = c°* j Old ^P/. tnarmr OLD IRISH jl Irish Bill! wais  vfg  A cure for depres- f,r\ p,- jP I sion and all 4'the ills that flesh is heir to. flT I I FORTHE RED AND CREE. I LOOK FOR THE RED AND GREEN LABEL 1 SOLD EVERYWHERE. —! j| Manufactured from 1 1 j ARCHERS I th™  GOLDS* v eb a RETURNS Golden I CIGARETTES Returns St Manufactured 3olety by "ZZ.lJ ??nterm Fu 1\ Flavour g EH LONDON.S.E and .i, Cool Smoking. Facsimile ofllalfOuncePacktt. It ?,t; r. 8 d 18 8 A IS e lC10US I as an appetiser, s and valuable as a digestive. Of all grocers ARE YOU EATING The ALLDfSON WHOLEMEAL BREAD VIDE: IMPORTANT STATEMENT. In consequence of some of my numerous patienta not being able to obtain good wholemeal bread, I have got the Natural Food Company (Limited) to supply the genuine article, made expressly to my instructions. Every loaf stamped T. R. ALLLNSO-N, in bold letters. Being unable to advise the brown bread of many bakers, and knowimr the importance of proper wholemeal bread for building up a sound mind in a healthy body. I am determined to see that my patients can obtain it pure—it is a NECESSITY TO ALL WHO WOULD BE WELL—especially those suffering from constipation and its attendant evils To eat AL LIN SOX BilEAD regularly is the best way to main- taij Health and Strength." (Signed) T. R. ALLXNSON. Ex. L.R.C.P.. Edin. CAUTION.—The name T. R. ALLINSON is on each loaf. and the paper band round the ioaf also bears his autograph and photo- graph. NONE GENUINE WITHOUT. Speolal Baker: S. T. WOODS, 80, Penypeel- road, Canton, Cardiff. Send poetcard, and cart will call. 9 Sole Proprietors; THE NATURAL FOOD CO. (Ltd.). 205, Cambridge-road. Bethnal Green, N.E. r—— — PURCHASE YOUR. NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS AT MRS. WILLIAMS'S, 28 & 30, ROYAL ARCADE, CARDIFF. Choice Assortment of LADIES' SILK and FANCY BLOUSES; also the WOLSEY MIL- i LINERY, at Special Prices. Children's Silk and Muslin Pinafores and Dresses. Umbrellas, Gloves. Neck Wear. Fancy Goods. Corsets. I. Underclothing. Servants' Aprons A Dresses. Great Variety and Moderate Prices. NOTICE. SCHOLASTIC BOOK T?OT. i J. H. DYER, LATE MANAGER FOR THE SCHOLASTIC TRADING CO. (CARDIFF). DISCOUNT BOOKSELLER. NEW YEAR GREETING CARDS, SAMPLE BOOKS NOW ON VIEW, PAP-F, H ALL BumDING4 j QUEEN s TREET, CMIDIFF.. XEMELAIB MALINS' I NEW TEETH are renowned throughout South Wales for their life-like appearance and durability. They are supplied in three different qualities, mounted in vuleanitc, at th3 following definite prices, including extractions: Upper or Lower Sets: GOOD at 1 Guinea BETTER at 2 Guineas BEST at 3 Guineas Full Sets, Upper and Lowers! GOOD at X 2 0 0 BETTER at X3 10 0 BEST at X5 5 0 Term*: One third with order, ant balance when teeth are put im. TEMPLirAB MALINS' NEW TEETH Never change colour. Never weaa out, The best are guaranteed for five years, but will last a life-time. ADDRESSES s— CARDIFF: 51. QUEEN-STREET. Ten tU1 BichtDa" "IVTERTHYR: .l' 39. HIGH-STREET. Ten till 8tØI Daily. (Thursday* dot. PORT TALBOT: -L 26. WATER-STBEET. ABERAVON. Tag till Eight Daily. Thursdays, Ten till ow, SWANSEA: SW66? OXFORD-STREET (OPPONIU th* Empire). Ten till Etgfct Sally. Thursday* Tea till One. ESTABLISHED 1850. WALES' LARGEST FURNISHERS. Bevan&Compy.,Ltd. 97, St. Mary-st., & 21, Duke st., FOR FURNITURE BARGAINS Feather Beds (full sise) 328. 6d. Heavy Black and Brace Bedsteads 89b. lid. Wire Mattresses (full sice) 9a. lid. Bodroom Suites, with marble washstands 31 gul-neaa Leather Oloth Suites (good work- manship) £3 19L 6d. TERMS: CASH—or generouj arrangements for deferred payments. CARDIFF NEWPORT, SWANSEA, LLANELLI* PONTYPOOL, PONTYPRIDD. Horton's Original Benedict Pills CFOR FEMALES ONLY) In a few days correct all Jrresrularitlea and remove all Obstructions, aJso cure anxmia, and cause no Injury; to the married or single are invaluable. By post. under cover, Jar 1,'ij or 2/9, from G. D. Horton (late Chief Dispenser from Birmingham Lying-in Hospital). Dept. 16. Astou-road North, Birramgijam. Sold over 40 years. SUPPLIED DIKECT ONLY. SELDOM. EVER FAIL. I EEKIiT ONE PENNY. Printed and published by Thomas Jones for the pro- prietors, at 68a, St. Mary-street, in the City of Car. diff: by Iiiiies Norman, Castle-street. Swansea; by R. G. Williams, Glebeland-street, Merthyr Tydfil; nt the shop of %tr. Wesley Williams, Brldgend-all in the County of Glamorgan; by Jabez Thomas, 22, High-street, Newport; at the shop of Mr. J. P. Caffrey, Monmouth-both in the County of Mon- mouth; at the shop of Mr. David John, Llanelly, in tho County of Carmarthen; and a the offices of Mr. T. A. Davies, Tho Bulwark, Brecon, in the County of Bieclmock. BATURDAY, JANUARY 23. 1909. I spend two JeetJe jSr ennies-and zee vorld ees mine I /TARK DRIVE mM C • "■ aGARETi;ES ?'??Jtt??jfnALiRnLJFLjTJ? TJtFJLj?? j? <i? <?a?'*a? of delightful flavour a cool and luxurious smoke and a miracle of value St Asllyou1 1 0 20 Refuse all ?? Tobaccoittstl 0 FOR 2" s-« j??Hj? C014pon in eveyy ?acket-11- Per 100 given f01 coupon$. ????????? GaUaher.Ltd.—The Independent Firm—Belfast <S-Londoa .?????lC 0)?'!?*?????.?' 10 J
TO-DAVS SHORT STORY.] -A Rank…
TO-DAVS SHORT STORY.] A Rank Outsider. was no do-itt Captain Charles Win- grate fancied inmsetf—tall, sJimly built, of some two or tiareo and thirty, with singu- larly handsome features. and weU-kiuit jig-are; from the cut. of his hair to the toe of his highly-polished boots he looked the cavalry cHioer. So wonder if the fair sex openly admired h)m, and welcomed his Tt-tttfr condescending- attentions; but Win- gate had. no very exalted opinion of women, and prof-efc«ed to at them. I don't boiifve there's a"woman living a man (xxikdn't, win if ht." set bis mind to it," ho said to his brother offic-er and friend. •lack Arthur. one everting after mess. And plain old Jack, Vtho admired Wingate as much as any woman could, replied:- If you substitute your name for 'a man' I may, perhaps, agiee with you; but what eiianoe would an ug-.ty- beggar like me have where a'good-looking girl is concerned, or if you weve in the field against me?" and Jaok dgrhed d.ismaily. Captain. Wingate, was nonplussed; he gently twisted tbo waxed ends of his silken mous- tache, and thought the matter over. He did not lik<? to say, "Not much," but that was what he thought. Suddenly he started. "I say, Jack,, old ctfsap, I really believe you are in love—that Slth meant business. Tell me who the filly is." Jack coloured. "I wisil you would not speak like that, Wingate. Girls are not horses." Some of them are twice as tricky, ae yon will find if you hi&«e entered for the matri- monial handicap. If I were you I'd scratch my nomination. Jack, beforo it is too late. You'd better stick to- the eqiaine ladies-you know how to manage them. But tell me who she is, and then give me your opiniop as to what your chaaioen are with Dayspring for the Army Steeplechase." "Dayspring's ail right," repiiod Jack, after Br slight pause; ".speed, jumping, fitness, everything; that is, if you leave temper out; but as far as th:ai;'s concerned I can say nothing' good. It will be a toes up. If the Ixrute's in humour. I shall win; if not, I'll never get him started; but." and Jack's honest grey eyes sparkled, "I tiunk he'll start." "Then you think he'll win," said Wingate, eagerly. "You kcaw, Jack, I'd be sorry if you lost, but it will ocst me a small fortune if you win," and as he thought over the heavy bets ho had made against the horse the colour faded frorrt his cheeks, and his brow grew moist with perspiration. "You don't mean to say you have been batting against the—my horse?" said Jack, hoarsely. "Oh. Charlie, you've spoilt all the pleasure of the race for me, and as Day- epring is the regimental nomination, I can't well scratch. What made you do it?" "I knew the brute before you got him. He was a perfect demon "To go," said Jack; "but you are right, his temper's not angelic; but couldn't you hedge, old man, for Daj«pring must run, and I mast do my be,t?" "I couldn't hedge even if I wanted to. I trave long odds, and no-w the betting is nearly level money. It will mean ruin to me if you win." "'Ruin! Charlie, surely you are not in so deep as that?" and Jack paced up and down the little room. "I will tell the Colonel I won't ride," he exclaimed. "What reason could you give?" asked Win- gate, thoughtfully. "I sapopose I'd have to tell the truth," replied Jack, wearily; "bt I don't know what he'd say about you betting against our "He'd never forgive me," said Wingate. -No, it wouldn't do. You couldn't let Day. spring get tho upper hand of you on Satur- day?" he added, carelessly, but there was an anxious look in his eyes. "Get the upper hand! What do you me"?" cried Jack, hotly, then seeing Wingate amile. "Oh. you were only teasing me; but I don't like joking on such subjects. No,cif I ride, I ride to win. Dayspa-iirg and I will have to l filrht for it," and a keen look of delight came into his face: already in anticipation he was fighting the baitle with his mount, and Day spring ^au not having the best of it. Of course, you won't do anything but ride straight. Anyone who knows Jack Arthur knows his money is safe with him," answered Wingate, but thero was a half aneer in Wingate's tone which jarred upon the listener. However, from what you say, Dayspring ia no certainty, and if the worst coiner to the worst, there's still Kitty Claver- ing to fall back upon. Her money-" Kitty Clavering!" exclaimed Jack flushing hotly. "Yes, the pretty Kitty," drawled Wingate, unheeding Jack's interruptions. If I lose, i'll have to marry her "-and once more he twirled his moustache—" not that she's quite my style, but still her money- "Be quiet, man!" exclaimed Jack, his lips twitching nervooialy. G,d gracious, Arthur! Wliat's gone wrong with you?" commenced Wingate. Then as a light dawned upon him, "Ah! blows the wind that way? You would not tell me who the lady was, but now I know." Jack said nothing. "Im sorry, old man," continued Wingate, musingly, that I should interfere with your intentions- Certainly I do not wish to. Now, don't get ill-natured," as Jack interrupted with an angry word; "bat if Dayspring wins on Saturday, there is no other course for It's marriage or rain, but the gave is in your hands," and Wingate laid a pecu- liar emphasis upon his words. "Of coarse, if Dayspring loses, I am off-I have no wish for marriage." For months Jack had been madly in love with Kitty Ciavering, the richest heiress within ten miles of Leeds. Lately, he had almost dared co hope she liked him. but with Wiugiito in the field he felt he would be as nothing but a rank outsider, for he really believed Wingate bad but to ask a woman to win her. ft ii probab)e Wing?te knew his feelings, and played on them; f&r had he ,c7 had come inkling of the intensity of Jack's pas- sion. ho would never have dared to make the insidious proposal. Poor Jack perfectly understood what Win- gate meaiit when he told him the game was ) his own bands. Had the stake been any- thing else than the leas of Kitty, all his old admiration for Wingate would not have kept him from resenting the offered insult, but his love was strong, and he kept silence. "You quite understand my position, Arthur." continued Wingate. "Rain on the one side for nie, on the other love for you. Of course, I know that this won't weigh with you on caturday, but no one expects the hor'e to win. The beast's charact-er is too well known for that; if it was not for the j regiment supporting you, Dayspring would not be mentioned in the betting lists, but I believe every Tommy Atkins in the bar- racks has put on all he owns upon the 'Cap- ting's mount." Jack's eyes gleamed. The regiment'■ He had not thought of tba.t. Love must go! But he leant his head upon his hand as Wingate rose to leave. "G<x>d-bye, Arthur." he said. "On Satur. j day we'll see who wins." Next morning Captain Wingate wired to his betting agent to lay thousand against Day&pring for the Army Cup. "It a strange when one o' themselves i& laying against the oss," muttered the bookmaker as' he read the telegra.m. There must be something the oct- side world don't know. I'll take his tip," and he also laid odds against the horse. From him the news leaked out, until by Saturday Dayeprmg's price was once more at long odds. Indeed, his name was hardly mentioned by the noisy crowd of bookmakers tkat shooted round the ring. The field for the steeplechase was a large one. Thirteen horses fsioed the starter, but as the flag fell a blanket would have covered them. All except Dayspring were off. Dayspring stood as sulliy as a. bear, his forelegs planted dead in front of him, his Ibead down, his back arched like a cat's. I Jack, in bine and gold, sat firmly in the saddle. Leaning forward he stroked the 8Ullq brute upon the shoulder, and spoke 8ltrNSingly to it, bat Dayspring refused to m. Time was precions. The other riders were already half a field away. Raising his whip above his head. Jack brought it down with all his force, and as he struck he drove his "a -rs straight home. Dayspring sprang dear into the air. "H?'s off!" whispered the rowd. &Bd a gamg of soldiers cheered, but the next momont the horse reared straight on end and nearly fell back opon its rider. Jack waited, and grasp- ing his whip firmly by the middle he brought the butt down straight between its ears. Day- spring dropped to its feet, and sprang off with a mad bound that would have unseated most riders, but Jack sat -firm. His heart was beating wildly. He had still one chance. "How well he has done it," chuckled Win- gate to himself. "Just allowed them far enough to be too late, and then at it, ham- mer and tongs, as if he meant to win." "He'll be a bad last, Miss Clavering," he
Advertising
§ foung Children JT are well nourished | and wanned with hot Corn Flour and milk Soup. It is quick to make, and specially good between meals or at bed- time. Use one teaspoonful of Brown t Pdlson's "Patent" Corn Flour to each breakfast cupful of new milk and I boil for ten oinntes, to briag out the- deKcMMsnntty favant of the J i Co Rout. E S c.r'
- - - -BRAVE SEAMAN HONOURED…
BRAVE SEAMAN HONOURED AT CARDIFF On the left is Mr. J. Tod, who presided. Next to him is Captain Rosser, and in the oentre E. Petersen (the seaman whose gallantry was recognised). On the extreme right is Mr. E. Lowder Downing, the Belgian Consul, and behind him Chief-in,,pector Willia ma (Board of Trade).
The New Bridge at PontypriddI
The New Bridge at Pontypridd I The above pho-tograph depicts the bridge undergoing a test prior to being thrown I opea to the public. h- [Pboto-Thoo. Forrest and Sons, Pontypridd. I
I Passing Pleasantries. I
I Passing Pleasantries. I Oli, why should they bttr-v me deep?" is I it-lie title of some verses sent to this office by l a. youthful poetess. After reacling the poem the reason seems 1 | clear enough to us. But we cannot, live on papa," protested toM cannibal's bride to be. He is dread- i fully poor." "We can wait until he is fatter!" exclaimed the youth, "for love is braved" j Layman; Realism. eh? Now. you don't mean to tell me the sun really seta like that? Artist Ha. ha.! My dear fellow, you don't gra,s.p the significance of the new art at alL That, sir, is the way the sun ought to set. Mj-s. Hon peek: Why do you call mother the Supreme Court? Mr. Henpeek: Well, you sea. my word used to be law. Mrs Heirocek: j "• Mr, Hempeck: Well, s-he has declared it un- constitutional and void. Pather. did not Mr. Blithers ask you for my hand last wce-k. "E d'd" Andf have not heard from him simm. Drd you insult him?" Me? Gre?tS?t. no! ???E..? hand. and ?.d him I was highly P^, af ^^h YOUr choice. as I wa? getting tired of woriun? ?for I I my own living." Have yo« bad all you can eat, johnn, aeked the good lady who was waiting on one of the tables at the church festival. Do you mean ^ittin' down or standm up. ma'am?" returned little Johnny Stauner. Why, what difference does that maice?" A good deal, ma'am. I've eaten all I can hold sittin' down, but I thin-k if I stand up I can hold a couple more pieces o' cake. Pilgrim (out West): Is this the one o'clock train? Ticket Clerk: No; this is last Thursday's ten o'clock express. We're three days late now. Pilgrim: Well, if I take this, when will I get to—? Ticket clerk (consulting table); You will get there day before yesterday evening. j according to this table.
Advertising
For GhrwUo Chest Gomptalsta, Woods' j great Peppermint Cure6 tiu. 2/9. ELA"O -LLXSIUU) GCMPOCKD" for Googha and Colda. Of mmen esma. 01 dhMusta ooly. ut, 243. tMSt <
For Women Folk. I
For Women Folk. I HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES I White silk lace that has turned yellow should be soaked in milk for twelve hours, and then treated like cotton lace. White cotton laces should be washed in a. warm lather, or, if very dirty, they may be boiled, then pinned, down on an ironing board to dry. To prevent white lace from turning yellow, lay the lace in a box and sprinkle magnesia. over it and into the folds. The magnesia can easily be shaken out when the lace is utod. The marks which appear en oid looking- glasses show tha,t in these places the silver- ing at the back has worn off. This can be renewed by painting with the following mix- ture: half an ounce of tin, half an ounce of lead, three ounces of bismuth; melt it to- gether, and when slightly cool add three ounces of mercury. Apply with a hare's foot. Real Scotch Shortbread vne panna ot aour. ?alt a pound of butter, a quarter of a pound of castor sugar. Rub the butter ana sugar to a cream, gradually add the flour, and knead well with the hands, the longer the better. Put it on the paste- board, and shape and i/ress into sheets half an inch thick. Bake in a moderate oven until a pale yellow. If preferred, a little grated lemon peel may be added. Baby's Cold Feet When baby is fretful and refuses to go to sleep for no apparent reason, do not immedi- ately put the child's behaviour down to perverseness. Cold feet, a. very common ail. ment with baibies, may be, and often are, the cause of the little one's reetle&ness. If this is found to be the case, rub the fect. gently before the fire until they a.re quite warm, when the child will generally fall I quietly asleep. Do you Value Your Vinegar? It will brignten copper. It is an antidote for poisoning by alkalis. It wilt set dubious greens and blues in ginghams. It makes a brilliant light if lamp wicks are soaked in it. Vinegar and salt will strengthen a lame back. Vinegar atii sugar make a good stove poliah. Vinegar and brown taper r will heal a bruised "black eye."
MISS FELICIA FERMIN I
MISS FELICIA FERMIN I Miss Felicia Fermin, who is appearing with great success as "Princess Da.phne" in "Cinderella" at the New Theatre, Cardiff, is quite a young. actress. This lady has appeared as the "Fairy Queen in Blue- MISS FELICIA FERMIN. [ph-oto-,Coni, Cardiff. ben,rci a.t the Crystal Palace, and has taken other important parts in some of the principal cities. She has proved a capable elocutionist at private and public concerts. Prior to coming to Cardiff she played at Hicks' Theatre, London. Here she has gained many admirers by her refined sing- ing and dancing.
NEW THEATRE, CARDIFF J
NEW THEATRE, CARDIFF J Cinderella" at the New Theatre, Cardiff, has had another week of uninterrupted success, and February 6 is announced as the last performance, owing to long previous engagements tnade to follow the pantomime. Mr. Martin Harvey, supported by Mi<5s N. d-3 Silva and his London company, is due at the New Theatre, Cardiff, on Monday, February 8, when seven performances will be givn, and tho programme will include  Last Heir," "The Corsican Brothers, "j*?6 "The House of Pierre," and "The Breed of the Treshams."
THE PALACE, CARDIFFj
THE PALACE, CARDIFF j Fred Ginnett and Wal Pink's sketch "Claude Duval" forms the attraction at the Palace, Cardiff, next week. The Wonder of the World, "Roi"; Ted Karno s celebrated company of pa ntoroi mists; Cap- tain. Devereux's troupe of dogs, "Actors in tbl- Streets of London"; I)olly, Agn-es, and Maucii the factory lassies; Cherry Lass, come- dienne and dancer; Edith Courtney, vocalist; and "Daos," the mysterious bedroom, produc- complete bedroom suite and a real live I lady cut of absolutely nothing in full view of audience.
TWOMILLION TRADE UNIONISTS
TWOMILLION TRADE UNIONISTS Mr. W. A. ApipLeton, secretary of the General Federation of Trade IPnioiw, has pre- pared statistics which show t,hat there are Li,bc,u,. 11,550,000 workera in tb.i" country who are capable of organisation. The total number of Trade Unionists is calculated at 2,106,283.
Advertising
Woods' Great Peppermint Opre for Cougb, 1 lind Colds never 2'9. LL £ 4§1 CIGABS, CIGARETTES ^Flayer's Med., 20 4)0.Mar- 2d. each;
Bride's £ 350,000 Gifts!
Bride's £ 350,000 Gifts! MILLIONAIRE'S DAUGHTER'SWEDDING The marriago at Philadelphia, of Miss Frances Stoteabury, daughter of the mil- lionaJre financier and banker Mr. E. T. Stote^bury, to Mr. John Kearsley Mitchell, s"<n of an eminent doctor, was remarkable fo.r the display of weddimg gift.s. As the bride left ,to be robed for the ceremony Mr. gitoteebury called her back and thrust a small siip of pap-er in her hand. Thinking that it was simply a memorandum, Miss Stotesbury did not examine it until later, when she discovered it to bo a cheque for £ 250,000. Mr. Stctesbury presented, it is understood, a cheque for the same amount to his other daughter when, some time ago, ehe bream e Mrs. Sidney Hutchin-son. A diamond tiara, a string of pearls unmatched for beauty, a diamond necklaoe, and other articles of jewellery, of a value of £ 100,000, constituted the rct of Mr. Stotesbury's gifts to his daughter Frances.
TOPSY, EDIE, AND BELLE I
TOPSY, EDIE, AND BELLE I The veterinary college of Toulouse received an unexpected visit yesterday from four elephants—three females and one male. The elephants, which belong to a circus not far from the town, had broken loose and made their way to the college quite voluntarily. One of them was ill, and all four had gone to the college for treatment. The male elephant, John, had been treated there some months before and had evidently recom- mended the college to his lady friend Topsy. Edio and Bell, the other two ladies, had oome to keep her company. It was found that Topsy had to undergo an operation of a serious nature, and the college authorities thought it wiser to separate her from her friends. She screamed painfully, and it was with the greatest difficulty that John, Edie, and Belle could be prevented from joining her. When, after the operation, Topsy was taken back to them Belle and Edio did everything except kiss her. They patted her about with their trunks, trumpeted low words of consolation, and John, who may possibly be engaged to Topsy, curled his trunk around her left fore-foot and held it for an hour.
CARDIFF EMPIRE I
CARDIFF EMPIRE Zeynard's Lilliputians will appear. It is seldom that real lilliputians can do more than exhibit themselves as wonders of diminutive stature, or, at most, sing a song or two. It is all the more extraordinary, therefore, that Zeynard's little p-eople-ftve ladies and six gentlemen—are in themselves an entertainment apart altogether from their sinallness in size. They are splendid acrobats and equestrians, and if they are little in stature, they make up for that deficiency, if deficiency it be, by their smartness. Carrie Laurie, who also appears, wae first in the field with a juvenile troupe, and, despite the fact that imitators have appeared, she is still easily first in point of merit. The original troupe was introduced to the public by Miss Laurie at the Holloway Empire in December, 1900—over eight years ago-and were at once engaged by Mr. Oswald Stoll for three years. This term was subsequently extended, and now the juvenile geniuses are fully booked up. Others engaged are Walter Bellonini, the clever juggler; John Warren and ^company (late Court magician to the Sultan of Morocco), in his mystical military sketch, The Magic Carpet"; Larry Lewis, the Trentanovi Sisters; Virto and Venita. and Violet Stockelle.
INNOCENT BEERHOUSE GAMES I
INNOCENT BEERHOUSE GAMES John Thomas Boatwright. licensee of the Black Bull beerhouse, was summoned at the Tower Bridge Police-coiurt yesterday for suf- fering gaming to take place upon his pre- mises. Mr. Barker, who appeared for the OommiafKjB?r of PoKoe. said that darts, ba?at?Ue. "ood 'em," and dominoc were played for da-inks, ar'd the evidence was over- whelming that the defendant was aware of the gaming. Mr. Rose said he took an old- fashioned interest in the working classes and their amusements, and he did not see much harm in a few workmen .playing dominoes and darts for a very modest stake of a penny or a drink. They played in beerhouses because they could not do so in their own cottages. The defendant would have to pay a penalty of £ 1-and 40s. costs.
I A "DRUNKEN FREAK" I-
A "DRUNKEN FREAK" I William Morris (23), a gardener, wa3 charged at Weobley. on Friday with mali- ciously committing damage, injury, and spoilj to and upon the glass of certain windows at Byford Church to an amount exceeding X5. -Police-constable Redman, Newport, said prisoner came to him in Newport streets to give himself up. He said he went home mad drunk. His father was angry, and ordered him away, and he took a stick and broke ten of the windows at the church. At the polioe-station prisoner repeated that his act was a drunken freak. Prisoner, who was committed for trial at the assizes, was nonchalant throughout the hearing. A young woman, said to be his sweetheart, wept loudly in court.
IWRONG MAN IN GAOL I
WRONG MAN IN GAOL By order of the Home Secretary, Thomas Witts, a labourer, sentenced at, Cirencester Petty-sessions on January U to three months' hard labour, has been set at liberty. The charge against Witts was that of assaulting Mary Harm an, a housemaid. It was alleged that on November 26 last he knocked the young woman off her bicyole on the Chelten- ham-road, and was standing over her men.acingly when two men who had heard Miss Harman's cries of "Murder! appeared. The assailant fled across the fields. Inquiries proved that in the name of Brown Witts was incarcerated in Northampton Gaol from November 20 to December 19.
TWO-HEADED BLACKBIRDI
TWO-HEADED BLACKBIRD I At Linwood, near Paisley, a blackbird, which is the unique possessor of two almost distinctly formed heads, has been seen. It has two bills, and has been seen to pick an,d make use of both, but whether it can pass food through *oth oannot yet be definitely stated. Daring the recent stormy weather the bird came to feed with others at a spot on the river bank where a good deal of waste bread is thrown out by the employes in a public works, who examined the strange fowl leisurely through a window at a. distance of eight feet.
FOREIGN MAILSI
FOREIGN MAILS I To be despatched, from London, Monday, Jan. 25:— QUTWARD,—Morningr— To Egypt, by Italian packet. Supplementary mails to Martinique, Guadeloupe, Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, Pacific, &c., by French packet. leveninir- To Constantinople and Smyrna, parcel mails, via Liverpool, per s. Arcadian. To West Coast of Africa, parcel mails, via Liverpool, per s. Patani. irdWARD.-Due Sunday- from Uruguay, Argentina Republic, and Brazil, by French packet. INWARD.—Due Monday- From West Indies and Pacific, via Southampton.
LOCAL TIDE TABLE I
LOCAL TIDE TABLE I ) • § +- I I I I I +tl s I as* a g o M '< ? & £9 ►^ J I £ I h d as ? ? ? 1 ? ? A Satnr. | 7 io! 7 29 1 7 3 ] 7 111 8 51 8 6 ?y.?E. 7 33 7 53 T 27 7 35 8 28 8 29 jo n.L ift 34 11 24 11 3?, il35 1 36 4 bUD- r M« 7 o7 8 1o 7 50 7 c8 8 5lT~8 52 day. E. 8)8 8 39 8 12 8 21 9 13 9 14 I 24 Ht 134 10 25 6 i 32 11 35 5 37 8 0 6 4 Al«nTT5rj 8 49 9 2 8 44 8 34 9 35 9 35 d:j: I 4 I i I 4j I j I I Jd aan,' 5 m. 34 9 -4 7 125 9 27 25 1 58 1 11 32 5 36 1 35 5 10 9 j 9 43 9 20 9 30 101910i0' ?''y.?B,j953M!0 943 952 10 40 13.39 JM?Ht '33 5' ?5 0 31 3 33 9 34 7 33 9 JTan t ?e<T?? ]o? 10 31 10 5 10 13 11 0 11 3 ''?y. ) E. 1035110521]025 ]034 11 21 11 23 .,3 IC 1 2) 9: 32 2 32 b 31 8  10 54 I 11 13 | '0 48 10 55 11 42 H 43 d,, 0 48 11065 day. ? E. 11 18 1 .35 1 11 13 JM.28<Ht 30 812& 51 27 9 3I0 t 17 1 1- 1 42IL 4_58 4 31 3 1 ?-O 5 ?'T?TM. 11 40 J — ?140 11 43 0 4 *0? 4 Jan.20 -JE. 0I- — 0 30 0 31 /•ay, ( Ht 29 10 ¡ 20 11 26 9 1 28 71 ,8 310 1 120 83401 Eo Dock Sill, t Roatii Dmin. 1 Alexandra Dock-
WEDNESDAY CRICKET LEAGUE I
WEDNESDAY CRICKET LEAGUE I Several of the Cardiff and District Cricket I Clubs having expressed a desire to have a Wednesday Cricket League for the coming Reason, a meeting for the purpose of discuss- I ing the matter will be held at the Rummer Hotel, Duke-street, on Tuesday next, January I 26th, alt eight o'clock.
Advertising
As the result of inquiries regarding the I working1 of the new Patents Act, the "Iron and Steel Trades Journal" states that, wiiile the German works to be established in this country will bo staffed by Germans, the majority of the workmen will be British. "Hello!" said the whispering, husky voice That came o'er the telephone; And the Central Girl, in accents choice. Belied to the husky one. But she couldn't make out a word he said, go replied, "I'm nearly cure That what you're wanting this morning, Fred, Is Woods' Great Peppermimt Cure!" [L45 "T,TVR7rET) COMPOUND" for Cougus and Col" Ot groves efficacy, Of Cbaroiatf «a^jv •MM-
A Sensitive JuryI
A Sensitive Jury I CORONER'S STRONG REMARKS I Dr. Parford Thomas resumed his inquiry at St. Panoras yesterday concerning the death of the infant son of a nurfe named Esther Edith Cross, of the Victoria Nurses Institute, Highgate. whose dead body was found in her box on December 30. After the jury had considered the evidence, the foreman handed to the coroner a written verdict statin.g that death was caused by a wound in the child's left side. The foreman added that the jury were anxious not to say anything beyond what had been written I down. The Coroner: I suppose yon mean to say that ho.w the wounds were inflicted there is not sufficient evidence to show ? The Foreman: No, we could not say that. We cannot give a unanimous verdiot of "Wilful murder." The Coroner pointed out that the mother was represented by counsol, but her defence was reserved. A Juror (vehemently): That is just the reason why I won't say "Wilful murder." After a long discussion between the coroner and the juror. Dr. Danford Thomas asked: "Well, then, who inflicted the wounds?" to which the juror replied: "I do not know." The Coroner: Then say so. Other Jurors: OlI, no. Eventually the jury returned a verdict that death was due "to a punctured wound in the left side." The Coroner: And you won't say who did it?- May the next murderer have an equally oaisy csoape, that's all I can say. It is an open verdiot. It cannot be regarded in any I other way-it is very open.
AMATEUR THEATRICALS I
AMATEUR THEATRICALS I The Carmarthen Amateur Theatrical Society gave a very creditable performance of Tom Taylor's three-act comedy, Still Waters Run Deep," before a crowded audience at the Assembly-rooms. The pro- ceedings were in aid of the town cricket club. Mrs. James Davies (Ucheldir) merited warm encomiums for her finished and clever performance as Mrs. Sternhold." Mr. H. Brunei White also shone to great advanta,ge as "John Mildmay." The cast also included Mrs. Mildmay," Miss Irene White; Mr. Porter." Air. Fred Brigstocke; Ca,pt.%in Hawkesley," Mr. Jack Lewis (Lloyds Bank); Dunbilk," Mr. E. V. Collier; "Langford," Mr. W. D. Thomas; "Markham," Mr. J. S. Shenton; "Gimlet," Mr. Fred Humphreys; and Jessop," Mr. Howard B. White. The 3cenic properties by Mr. E. V. Collier, who also acted as stage manager, were excellent. The comedy was preceded by a sparkling musioal duologue in one act by Adrian Rosa and W. Beach, entitled Weather or No. The two characters, She and He," were admira,bly ta.ken by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Giles, whose vocal efforts gained repeated applause. Messrs. Jones's band and Mr. T. S. Puddi- oombe at the piano gave assistance. The Amateur Operatic Society (conductor. Mr. Harold Malkln, FJt.C.O.) have selected "The Yeomen of the Guard" for performance in Easter Week, and practices are now pro- ceeding.
CONDUCTOR "HELD UP" I
CONDUCTOR "HELD UP" I Albert Henry Lambert, a Briton Ferry youth, \vas changed at Neath yesterday with assaulting a Neath youth named Simon Michael.—Mr. Edward Powell, who prosecuted, said that the complainant was a tiamcar conductor. The defendant jumped on the oar I about 300 yards from the Briton Ferry tZ. minus and eeizad the complainant by the throat and pinned him against the end of I the car until a point was reached, about 30 yards from the end of the journey. Then Lambert- jumped off and ran down Villiers- street.—A witness named Thomas Johns said that complainant was trying to push Lam- bert off the car. and the latter, in trying to maintain his footing, Pushed the youth back. The Bench fined Lambert 10s. and costs. and disallowed Johns' ooets, on the ground that his evidence was unsatisfactory.
I A LOVER'S CONFESSION I
A LOVER'S CONFESSION I Eitienne Wihitmore Kelson, who with George Southee is being tried at the Old Bailey on a charge of using cancelled receipt stamps, yesterday denied on oath that he ever Know- ingly used sucih a stamp. He also said that after the police-court proceedings Southee said, "It's all up. I am. going to shoot myself." In cross-examination witness admitted he told Southee he was married, and 1 ibsequently, when paying attentions to one of Southee's relatives, he sent a bogus telegram to him- self saying that "Lil" was dead. In fact, there was no "Lil." The trial was further adjourned.
ALCOHOLIC POISONINGI
ALCOHOLIC POISONING I Mr. R. J. Rhys held am inquest yesterday at Penydarren. Merthyr, upon the body of Patrick John O'Hare, of 311. High-street, Peny. darren. The deceased, who was stated to have been drinking heavily of late, was a, canvasser in the employ of a firm of photog- raphers, and about a month ago he injured Minself by falling down some steps in Crystal Palace Court. An absoess formed in the right hip, and on Tuesday he died. Dea.th was attributed to the abscess, accele- rated by alcoholic poisoning, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.
X300 FOR A HUSBAND'S LOSSI
X300 FOR A HUSBAND'S LOSS I At the Southwark County-court yesterday Emma Sarah Haines was awarded L300 com- pensation for the loss of her husband, who was ba-rman at the George IV. public-house, Southwark Bridge-road. The respondent was Mr. Cooper Robertson, the lessee of the house. The man waa k,illed by an explosion of gas which occurred on, November 16. 1906. The judge held that he was killed in the course of his employment, and that he was perform- ing liis duty to his employer at the time in searching for the gas leakage.
NEWPORT EMPIRE i
NEWPORT EMPIRE i Miss Mary Mayfren and company appear in the great dramatic sketch, "The Yellow Fang." which is an episode of an opium den in China Town, San Francisco. Small in stature, big in fun Mr. Harry Grey, the Australian Nugget, who bottom's the bill. He will exploit his new airship act. Others on- ,gaged are Alburtus and Jessie Millar, in their speciality act, "Fun at a Fair"; the Three Prestons, in their sketch, "The Liftman's Rise"; Gladys Mavius, the Canadian Girl; Percy Hannon, a .splendid tenor; Olive Armadale, and Jimmy Shields.
P-RESEN-TATION AT DOWLAISI
P-RESEN-TATION AT DOWLAISI The assistant masters and the boys of the Central School, Dowlais, yesterday ptresented the headmaster of the school, on his II departure from Dowla-is to Cardiff, with a marble clock and e. pair of bronze ornaments. Addresses were given by the Chairman (Mx. Hugh Jones), Mr. A. Houlson (headmaster of the infants' dapartment), and three boys from Standard VII., one of whom spoke in excellent Welsh. The presentation was made by Miss Thomas, one of the female assistants, and Mr. K-eea made suitable acknowledgment.
TO-DAVS SHORT STORY.] -A Rank…
said, turning to a fair-haired girl who sat I beside him. Kitty Clavering had watched the fight between man and horse with eager eyes. As Dayspring started, she gave a great gasp of relief. "Ob, don't say it is too late. Captain Win- gate; he will catch them yet." "Arthur's out cf it; he has no chance. Hear that," said Wingate. as "Zi) to 1 against Dayspring" came from a bookmaker in the ring beside them. "Make it 100, and 111 take it." I "I've half a mind," said the bookmaker, "Only I don't want to steal your money." Kitty CJa.erÎíng hoard, and tears 11 led her eyes. "I believe sho really carcs for Jack," thought Wingate. "It's just as well he itn't going to win. I might have had my work cut out for me." What the result would bo was a. foregone OOfDdusion, in his mind. Where is Jack—Dayspring going?" exclaimed Kitty, who had been anxiously fol- lowing the race through her glasses. "Has he g-one off the course?" ghe asked, but Win- j gate did not answer her. Suddenly he exclaimed, and his voice j sounded strange and husky:— I The madman! He's going to fly the road." Jj Kitty said nothing, but her lips grew pak; she knew that "flying the road" meant a wild and desperate leap. It was a. short, cut on the course, two smaJl hedges on each side of a narrow and deep lane, too deep to jump into and out again, but just possible to fly. The who did not care to face it could take the wider round-all of the other riders had) done co. Jack's blue and gold colours shone out alone. Suddenly they rose upon the air. a I breathless moment, and the next they could ¡ be seen on the far side of the hedge as Day- spring pounded along. Jack was safely over. A wild cheer burst from the crowd. "I'll take that 20 to 1 you offered!"shouted J a. voice.. You're too late now. I'll 5 to 1 againstJ Dayspring! the bookie called. Then a babble of voices rose as the horses vanished 7rom sight. Jack was riding all he knew, but he was far behind; the short cut had done much for him, but he hardly dared to hope. He spoke encouragingly to Dayspring, and he felt the horse's stride increase- below him. He stroked its glossy neck. Horse after horse he passed. He saw the leader's yellow jacket loom in front of him, fifty yards ahead, and they were barely half a. mile from home. The pace was terrific, but the winning-post was now in sight. Dayspring took tho last fence in its stride. "Oh, for another hundred yards to go," groaned Jack. The yellow jacket was almost beside him now. but still a yard or two in front. He heard the crowd shoot "Hermit! Hermit wins!" and for the tinst time ho raised his whip, but he bold it there, then I "Dayspring! Dayspring wins buzzed in his, ears, and he found himself alone. The whip dropped to hie side. I "Thank Heaven!" he muttered, as he Tode slowly through the lines of soldiers, that madly cheered his progress to the weighing tent. U I e, "I won't give Kitty up without a struggle," he muttered, sadly, as he turned into the paddock, when a. gentle touch was laid upon his arm, and a sweet voice whispered in his ear, "Oh, Jack, I am so glad!" Almost imagining that he was dreaming. Jack turned hastily ands saw Kitty by his side, and as he looked a.t her he read the love-light hjninliiQ. iiis. sweetheart's eyes. "Kitty; Is; it possible you care for me?" he whispered. "Care for you? I love you, Jack!" And they stood holding each other by the hand. Wingate had followed Kitty, and he heard the words. Ruined and bad as he was, he was no coward- Raising his hat. he came beside them. j "Let me congratulate you, Arthur," he said, "you've won more than I have lost." Then he tarned upon his heel and left them,