The Cambrian

House of Goanjnons, Monday, July 13.- The Chancellor of the Exchequer rost to propot;.B a lottery or lotteries ior tibe next year, in which the tickf*,s should not exceed 100.000 at £ 10 per tickui. There had been a suggestion mad0 to the Treasury that it magho have a better t-ff ?ct. if the prizes in the first, lotteries of the year were to ba paid in lottery tickets instead of money. Upon this subject, they had amie to no resolution, baL thought it prosper to inform the commutes of thifi suggestion, lie therefore propsied that the Lords of the Treasurv should bs authorized to contract with such persons as were disposed to bad for a lottery or lotteries of 100,000 tickets. Mr. Wild thread moved the order of the day tor the second reading of the Parochial School Bill. Mr. D. Addy was afraid that this education which was proposed would lead poor people to read books containing f-i-iee notions of morality and of religion, and dangerous, but captivating political lilt '-kS doctrines. Mr. Morris a.rgued Oil the side, and maintained that tite establishment of a system so univen-al must entail upon the counties an expense of at least 2id. m the pound upon the poor's rates. After a few observations from several other members, Mr. Whitbrmd nsade a most a.ble reply to all the* arguments against hit; bill, and was astonished that any minister (,f the House should suffer hi", prejudice to carry him so as to argu-c that a state of brutal ignorance would be more conducive to the happiness of the labouring classes of the community, and to the good order and prosperity of the Government, under which they lived than a state of instruction. He contended that by the instruction he proposed, the labouring I z;1 classes of the country would be changed 1J1- to a better order of men; and that it was only from brutal ignorance that. ferocious and intractable manner: were to be expect- ed and that any demagogue who could read and write was enabled to persuade an illiterate mob to his purpose. Nine-tenths of the unfortunate persons brought to the of the unfortunate brought to the gallows under the sanguinary criminal code of this country owed their iate to a want of education. On the question for commit- ting the bill, the House divided—aves, 47, noes, 13 majority, 34.—Adjourned. MILITIA ASSOCTATION IN AID OF PROCO RIN* 0 S C BSTITUTES. T. JENKINS, PRINTER, of this PAPER.. at the particular reque6t of a number of respectable individuals, has OPENED a SUBSCRIPTION in A fD of PROCUPtING SUBSTITUTES for the \ilbk! I A, at the approaching BALLOT, but intetnda confining it to the hundred of Swansea alone. The levy reqUired. bouiig large, and the number of persons liable to the ballot greatly reduced on account cf the many exempt ions gra,nt-d to volunteers, from the roost accur- ate calculations tbat lie can make, he con- ceivc-s that a subscription of at least two GUINEAS, from each person liable to be balloted, will be required, and the further sum of ha.lt-ar-crown, to defray the incidental expenses of advertising, printing, etc. The sabsenptvon .so raised will be deposited in the Swansea Bank urrtil after the Ballot, when, if sufficient to provide substitutes for those upon whom the. lot rnny fall, it sJiaJl be equally divided amongst them; but ;f there be an overplus, after providing new substitutes, it shall be di.vided. amongst those ^hstitutes who were nor, balloted. Persons r> siding within the hundred of Swansea, and wishing to av.L! themselves of *«be advaiTitagew of tills plan cannot" ve too. early in subscribing, as tAre ballot is fixed jvixt !.<VKLay. Any single young men, or maiTied ..men, ot, having more than one child, willing to ,;e, ve -,gage as substitutes, shall leoeive A LAROE BOUNTY on application to T. J.Ehniiins aforesaid. MILITIA S UBSTIT UT ES WANTED: Apply at VViliram R'. Old Green Dragon, Gaadiff, '.vbere good fl-iroli,regement will be given to spirited yoang men desirous of engaging in the servwe. .8.b. According to the statement of an li on. Member in the of Commora, the re- gtda4flon& of the DubEn (^eai«ra.! Post, Office are of a very singular icimd t h e letter sorters avow that they "every then a.rd now' open the lexers ajid take out- the contents, in order to oo-ii>p>an&ate for the inadequacy of their salaries. House of Commons, Thursday, July 9. Mr. Whitbread obtained, leave to braig in l bill for establishing Parochial Schools in England. ajKi Wales for the education of the thildiren of the poor. S'r A. WeUesley obtained leave for a bill prevent more eii'ectualiy in*»urrc>\tians and disturbances in Ireland. There was another pant of the bill, which would go to prevent improper persons having Barms. The lnode by which this would be done Wits, by obliging people to r-cgir4er thcati' arms, and by preventing the forging or pik" -After much accusation and recrkaina- t,on Oetween the leading members on each. side of the Houise relative to the revival of religious aniiruosities, leave was given to bring in the bill. A f\ A- AN OCCASIONAL ADDRESS. Written and Kp-oken by Mr. Cherry at the opening of the nev theatre in Swansea. (An ancient YVefeh ¿ár is played by the oi ihe.stra). Let the sweet staain in guriuk- murmurs float That onoe fair Camhm cheere« v. uh thrilling notf In those blest days ere t-y Mnt PAWaXki .Ni, Her Bard." ie m her native Land j Yet shall tliek works with Fame imavorW tly While such sounds live her bards can. never die. Arous'd They Listen to the well known strain, And Cambria's geaiius bids tlic-in live adin: '•.I'll k-ad ve tortk (she criee) and ye shad t-le-e "A new by the Muse, to me. "Behold it now and how before that shine, "Where grace and order, vrit tUKi beauty shine By I>arcis inapir'd the Muse first- trod the ir stage, And like viur Bards tn.ught to the Lie. An-'i lo tii" temple newly raised by yoii, Tha.t she might iloui-itih 'on the sod slia grew, year t,a.sk <.» J mpl-ete—'tis now the I c art To snatch a gr-ce beyond the reach of art-; And through the mimic m-edium point ke way, That none honow's path should widely stray. While gj^dclems, let instructioa rise. Nor starve yo^n aeal-e, while they feed your i „i e-yeti; No self-created 5hod giidn cdong, Nor pufl 1 UP ravished with her song. No adventitious Mtr cauife ("An plesid, On vour protection^ _j> the generous meed; For "such exertional their tilents give, "Who 11 ve to pieao&vyjj, ( yet must piesise to I live." To their comir-inder t^, Through ot ai- of passbetoard Jt nwide- "pointless. the Wais bajae TV>: -rosined" lightning Vmtivi" \sh-ij-ttld tear. The "dagger's point," t.hat^, \vith_ ('orimh tin, The "poistvtned goblet"—das^j v¡iÛ¡ Maid- >-t-(>ne gin. Vhese dreadful instrutmeirtis of ti-, ad p-, in, t By which we oft have died- again! No peril there we view an a. 1 Fatls") Waits but the thunder of your k {>]:xuse; Jiet hut vour 4Iy'E" oui fail with i y 1\ W, yfe laugrt at Death, and all his shi crA-W tho-e ainoftg.it us that can pjth.( feel, TH^torcd by Alomus m Dame Sating T^w T^oJ^ed to give the frolic Wj| £ V," < r If, .k m htemtkvs ? weg.'rn<i,nt H CM- d-r t!>e JOK-T ■» haitnlf'ft.I and T:i<»igji genius betghien, if 'tin. k4«fiiy wrii We si,-r vho' we expm^set^e wit <m thoR re#-c!H else with tw Xu :•*? «ev-. gcee^ I And leave the rest to candour and to you. The fabric you have raised, who now project From that theatre aryrot called neglect. Be you, ye Pair, but to our efforts kind., And hither come—the Men can't say behind. Cheer'd by your presence, each saiccwing mght, The Actor's fire will aid the poet's flight; And youthful genius speraid her neVi- tled#f-ad \ving. v\ hen such pi oi/ ctor s bid her soar and sang 1 -+- At Monmouth Assizes OIl Monday last, Th'Oinas Parry and George Parry, for she&p- steaiing, reooivtsd eea&eiico of dervth; and Edwcurd Blad-on, for stealing banknotes from Edward Or Kites, was ordered to be trans- ported for sevon ve.trs. POLITICAL SUMMARY. The unfort.uiia.te result of our Continental pui^uits and attachnieruUi IVSK once more been exemplified in the termination of hostil«tic-« between Franre and Pxaw.-aa. We a:e again left to ourselves, but with ail the severe pressure of overburdened taxation; wit,h all the sorrow which Yfe must ineffeotually t<32-t for having squardaied iiuadreds of millions of money, and hundreds of titousands of liveo. have not-, however, at this peril- ous crises, so much to look to what is past as to provnie, by the unitec' wistiom and pat riot iscn of all "ran'i of m. n. and bv the r mutual sacrifice of petty prejudices and* pas- sion-s, for our national security and inide- penrienoe. We haye no friend, no support, no ally in t he^ wortd b*ic- our own coin-age and herroif-Hu But it tne diifnsxltjes of the times aire un- exampved, let the energies to meet them be accordingly vigorous; let us reflect, that oar existence as a free people is at stake; let tliere be ao paltering for gsiin and offic-e a-rncngit o.ur icadecs; jor, if t predon;,in- ance a partv instead of the preservation of the if petty interests -a ri not the general weal; if the triumpJi of fict ions lather than t-he honour of the eomitiy is sought for, the game is already lost, and wretcljed indeed are the people who aire under the guidance of s-uch statesmen. But ft-i-pr objects and other aims we trust will incite the ambition and stimulate the zeal of thogi-> who govern and those who legis- late for u. in the preoent pterilous tLa:c>. 'he dange-re that assn.i] then from wiili-mit Irtvt; been consicierfd; the difficulties that sur- round them witohin have '1 and are scaroe- lv less mtrnereus and less formidable. The nutans of their station imp^erioufily call upoa them iov inR+ent execution; rrmst be thains to serircn the raoords -of the navy and army through for bravery, skill, and enter- prize, and to cat] them irto action; to pry into the bureaus of for industry, talent, fidelity, and give mpioymnt; to brush a.oids the obtrusive importunity of /aji'ialy j pretensions, which t-ondTs service ocjy to ) gr-(t"P at pktce; to mcompsetence, whatever be its rank or station; to cherish every patriotic princaple, to rouse etch La- tent ejMfirgy and to let t :3 3 oecple know, from their speeches both in and out. of Par- liament, the infinite difference between the "high and palmy" Mate of a free, glu-ru>i;s and independent nation, ajT; tha.t of an ab- ject herd of slaves, crouching to the will of a foreign usurper; between the mild s xay II of a.n hereaitary and lur.itc: monarch, and the remofTEeieefif tyranny of unstart ambition; and, above ail, it. must be their arm to in- this contrast. by a, rig-id economy in the pubiio expenditure, by the resumption of irmprovidemt grants, by the heightening of our cfWEd'orts, and t-he, of our bmftiieJTe. The nwjum of the "onnmtry arc undes- their clirecbion; its (wise is ;n thucar handf;, if it fails, posterity will not have oaie CUl.e to spare for the tyrant who eubd-Si&s. is they imist be all reseirved. were tuey millions, for the statesmen, who betrav us.

I # THe charm of her smile 1 is in her pretty teeth. j | Sensible girls know the I value of jj S0Z0S91T1 It Custs but a Shilling. J i —————— ,1

New Mumbles Occultingr Light. e F5 The new occulting hght at the Mumbles Head was used for the first time on Sunday evening. It gives two flashes and two occupations every 30 seconds, as follows —Period of light 12 £ seconds, occultation 24 seconds, light 24 seconds, and occultation 2j seconds. The candle power has been increased to 8,000.

Hon. Alexandra Vivian's Wedding Great preparations a,re being made for the j wedd'ng of the Hon, lexandra Virian. the younger of Lady Swansea's twin daughters, and Sir. Alexander Leith, Major and Lady Mary Leith' eldest which is to ta-ke j place at St. Peter's, PJaton-square, on Satur- day afternoon, j The briclcsmaicls will be the Hon. Averil and the Hon. Alberta Vivian, Lady Helen and the Hon. Alberta Vivian, Lady Helen C.ordon-Letmox, Miss Evelyn Vivian, and the Misses Evelyn and Marjory Leith. The tiride's train is to be held by Master Charles I r dressed in white satin, with a pale blue j sash. The Jr-}t1. Odo R. Vivian gives his sister aw ay.. Her wnite satin gown is beautifully embroidered v' ,r>f'ar's' aRd draped v/ith and very valuable lace. Mr. T.* Geoffrey Leitu vrill a.tt.e.J.d his brother as best ma.n.

Mumbles Paraffin Lamp Fatality, Ann Jonc-s (GS), G, Caetle-streel, Mum- bles, who was .idnutted to the Swansea Hospital on December 21st sugej^pg from ,-iiiilrll% received as the result of upsetting a puramii lamp on the bed, died at quarter 00 eight en Mondav morning. ) DANGER OF READING IN BEb. \1 The inquest was held at the Hospital. Thomas Rosser, Nicholson-place, Murp- hies, bootmaker, cousin, said he uiul"'Stood from deceased that she had gone to bed Lir- leaving an oil lamp alight. She endeavour- j ed to move i he lamp nearer to see the time; | and ckdn t remember ajiy more. Witness judged that the lamp must have fallen en the bed, for all the bedclothes were de- stroyed. stroyed. Dr. Frazer said deceased when brought to the Hoe.pitai was suffering from 6hock caused by burns. Deceased told him sha had been reading, an'l t-he bed was on hre caused by burns. Deceased told him sha had been reading, and the bed was on hre when she woke up, and, being overcome by It he, fumes, was unable to get out. i A verdict of "Accidental death" was re- ]turned. I Tlie Coroner commented oa the dan^r cf Reading

Origir-ai Coeca, and a Speciality, l w.r:4"'1 tEPPS'S osing dl-stingW.|ie^ tfojn all others by its mvi2oratinf.jr,i;^tibus qualities and its dellckins flaV^ar -riiis Cocoa, con- tainlng. as it does »3 tke substanc. i"he Cocoa jfib, maintains tts leading osivica after ttiree- -1 uarters q, Cer' V-t-j as lOOC^^I

TOGO WELCOMED HOME. Stirring- Enthusiasm in Tokio. Forty-three Guns Taken at Erhlung-shan, (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, friday.—The -jaDaness captured lorty-three guns at Erlungshan Fort. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Friday (10.30 a.m.).—A telegram from the besieging army at Port Arthur states that on the night of the th, after the occupation of Erlungshan, a small body of the enemy still resisted in the passage between the siege gun line and the gorge, and were not dislodged till 3 o'clock in the morning, when the occupation of the fort became absolute and entire. According to statements made by three prisoners who were taken, the defenders of the fort numbered about 500 besides some sailors. The majority of the defenders were killed. The trophies are four large calibre guns, several small calibre guns, and thirty 37 millimetre guns. ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES AT TOKIO. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Friday (11 a.m.),—Admirals Togo and Kamimnra. with their staffs, arrived a.t the Shimbashi Railway Station at half-past rune this morning, having been feted throughout their journey from Kure- to the capital. The streets of Tokio were flll of people at an early hour and the whole city is gay with flags, lanterns, and the various kinds cf decorations displayed by Japanese at the new year. Representatives of the Emperor and Em- press and Prince Fushimi and the junior elder statesmen, the ministers and many pro- minent Japanese, together with thousands of school children, greeted the Admirals at tfc3 railway station. railway station. The presidents of the houses presented the I complimentary resolutions adopted by Par- liament. Admiral Togo, quiet and grey bearded rn a I blue service uniform, seemed embarrassed at the noisy ovation, but Rear-Admiral Shimamura, of Admiral Togo's staff, eibowrd his wav forward, and Admiral Karrimura I followed, a joint recipient of the demon- strative compliments paid by the crowd. The junior officers tried to clear the way, but the crowd kept on closing in and. Admiral Togo was frequently compelled to push back- 'I wards in trder to get clear of the hands reaching out to him. ¡ Finally freed from their enthusiastic sd- mirers, and surrounded by officers, the Ad- mirals reached the carriages sent by the Em- peror to convey them from the station to the Palace. As Admiral Togo appeared, a great hoarse shout rose, and hats new into the air, and arms were raised on high. "Banzai!" fo!- lowed "Banzai: as, preceded hy gendarmes, the naval party drove off under triumphal l arches, amidst waving of banners a-nd the explosion cf lire-works, and through den ,e. I cheering crowds, to the Navy Department. There they rested for a brief space, receiv- ing congratulations f t' the Ministers who drank to their future successes. Thence Admirals t'ogo and Kamimura pro- ceeded to the Palace to make a report to the Emperor. They will probably remain here about a week to consult the staff and perfect the I plans for their future operations. JAPS SEIZE AN IMPORTANT HILL. (Press Association War Special.) Chifu. Thursday Evening.—On. of the results of the genera! attack on Port Ar- thur which began on the 25th inst. has been to bring the Japanese lines much closer to Liao-ti-shan. Chinese who left Port Arthur yesterday report that a Russian force greatly inferior ) to that of the assnlants defended the oufjr- mast trenches for three day. only retiring when the Japanese artillery had secured r-i enfilading position. The lighting was in Wie main carried on at a range of two-thirds of a mile, the Japanese fearing that mines would be exploded if they came to closer quarters. The R ussians on retiring fell back to Ching ka-kao. Japanese.. from Dalny state that recent fighting also resulted in the capture of a lld calipd Yangthuban, and the occupation this position enables the besiegers to harass the land communications between Liao-ti-shao to the south and Itzu-shan and Antzu-shan to the north. Before the hill was carried several night attacks were made, during one of which the Japanese be- came confused Tired on efV1 other in the darkness, and finally retired. When the moon rose it revealed their mistake. I Two steamers recently succeeded in run- ¡ ning the blockade, but one was cantured as she was coming out of the harbour on her way back. HURRYING ON THE DRY DOCK FOR 1\ THE BALTIC FLEET. (Press Association War Special). Chifu, Friday (6 p.m.).—The steamer Can- toi from Hadivostoek, reports that great ac- tivity is being displayed there with the object of completing the dry dock before the Baltic licet arrives. Many mines have been removed because the harbour wi] 1 sooti be CLC-S^i bv ice. The Frisian cruisers never leave the har- bonr. A fresh pas-sge through the ice will be made when A-hmral bnrvdloff attempt3 to join Admiral R.oiesf venslcy. join Admiral R.oiesf venslcy. ADMIRAL SRRYDLt rF SUPERSEDED S— Petersburg^ D-c. 29.Aamiral Skyrcl- J loft, commander of the Vladivostok Squad- ron, will return here next month. Rmiter. JAPANESE TROOPS LITTLE B\N- TFRINGV; j •'Centra! U ar SiwkiW St. Petersburg, Thursday. — A despatch from the troni to-day states ti,. Rus sian troops who pecen.'Iy occup ea -it j a trench abandoned by the Japanese found j there a basket of wine, with the following I letter written -n purest Russian: — "We send our dear comrades this wine, which they probably need. We laugh, drink, and dance. We know that you ¡ also pass the time gaily in Mukden. We hope soon to profit by the pleasures of that town." Notices inviting the Russian troops to sur- render are often left for the soldiers to read. FALL OF THE FORTRESS "VERY NEAR." (Central News War Special.) Tokio, Thursday Ai'toriioon.—The official report from General Nogi announcing that Erhiungshan fort was occupied last night was made public in Tokio this morn- ing, and was received with great rejoicing. it is universally felt that the capture of the whole fortress is now very near at hand. Gloomy Letter from a Russian Official. Mikado Honours Togo, r (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Friday- Ihe Navy Department I publisher this evening a copy of a letter which was written by all officer of the dlS abled warship i^jva-stopai^ and which ha.s fallen into the hands of the Japanese. "The fortrea^ the letter says, "cannot hold out after rjpce.nber. The progress achieved by the ecmy in reducing our en- ciente is not full known, but their advance is irresistible. We are sadly disappointed at the non-arrival of the paltic Fleet, and we are daily neariftg the miserable end. Stoessel's so-called lmpregnable enciente is a myth. 203 Metre Hill once Jost the ball I I of Port Arthur OOeQtnefi inevitable, and capture means the !:all of the town how- I ever strong the endear The new town is I at the mercy of the entry's fire. The old town alone ots defensible, here alone may our resistance be prolo^g^]. Two-thirds of the defenders of 203 Metrb dill has already fall m. "Ta Sevastopol is damaged v » t e- pakr. jhlv prawed her cfbce*B and ?. ,v. ) j is almost unobtainable, and it is ) | jnpopfflbifl aay lor -T to keep our bodies I w.tr-ni, We van longer oommatii-Tatc by I witftett- te'tecraphy the oatside worr'd, ) I time. It is dmpos ole also to smuggle through ammunition, ad the King Arthur, Willen recently ran the blockade, brought only barley. "There is a large hole in the hull of the Sevastopol, and she is completely disabled. All that she can do is to endeavour to repel the enemy's attacks. His torpedo boats come close up to us and attack us as df they were carrying out ordinary peace manoeuvres. All are prepared to fight to the very last. As far as we aro determined to maintain our honour an*, avoid the humili- ation of threatened starvation. We Lad rather die than be corned. "From December 1st the enemy's 10-inch shells began to fall <iT: the deck, and some oi them penetrated through the different decks right to the bottom of the ship. The person who is responsible for the fate we are fac- ing is he who did not give instructions to prevent the landing of the Japs at Liao- tung. Among our officers th-re are very few who dare brave death. The majority have no desire except to save their own live6, but we are determined to die fight- ing." MIKADO'S PRACTICAL THANKS TO HIS ADMIRALS. Tckio, Friday. Admirals Togo and Kamimura and their suites were < ntertained to tiffin at the palace by the Emperor, who in most gracious words thanked them for the services which they had rendered to the country and the throne. He presented to each admiral a r-old watch, bearing the im. perial crest, and a bag of gold. Admiral Togo modestly dnsclaims the praise and honour lavished upon him. He says there is important work still to do, and that he ought not to have been allowed to come to Tokio white it remaiins unfinished.— "Daily Express." MODESTY OF THE JAPANESE NELSON. (Press Association War Special). Tokio, Saturday.—Admiral Togo has de- clined the offer of a recv which the Tokio municipality decided to hold in his honour on the. ground that the time is not rips for such functions. He will devote his time in Tokio to con- ferring with Admiral Itc, Chief of the N&vivl General Staff Baron Yamanoto, Minister of Marine; Vice-Admiral Saito, Secretary- General of the Ministry of; Marine; Vice- Admiral Ijuin, Aasi-ctant-Chief of the Naval General Staff, and others of the Naval Staff, concerning the plans for the further conduct of future operations. Admiral Togo to-day attended the funeral services of a number of officers and men who were killed at Port Arthur while serving him, and read an eulogy of them. REMARKA EXPEDIENTS BY THE JAPS. Mr. B. W. Ncrreg^ard, the "Daily Mail's" correspondent before Port Arthii-. in the course of a ""1"1 "hi description of tl expedients adopt -th Japs and Rus- sians, in I methods of fl, stroying the lements by Nogi, men describes he "man witn tb-i snield." He says:— 'Sometimes the men would as a~ht«t perate resort walk up in broad daylight— I have seen it myself before an attack- protected by on& of their big shields, and quietly set to work to cut the wire right it. {rent of the defenders. The shields are made of two Jin. iron plate3 welded tn- gcther, and weigh about 401b One olit at the top is for the eyes, and the bottoai slit i6 where the man works the shears. The shield reaches to his knees and is fdupg from his shouiders. He can only walk very slowly, and I do not think he would have much of a chance in a race with a tortoise. "The first man who was t-ent out was met by a number of rifle-shots, which hit him. right in the chest the bullets did not pene- trate the shield, the imp^t* wluaM possessed the fo If .«Wdge-haminer blow, knocked hin ill over. He 'vas not hurt, but got his feet agum, and though he was hit over and over again, and the impact of the bullets made him estop snd stagger, he reached the entangle- ments."

Fatal Fail at Swansea Docks. On Saturday evening (New Year's Eve) a fatal accident occurred at the Pnnoa of Wales Dock, Swansea, to a man named Braundahl, 62 years of age, chief engineer of the steamship Dalbeattie. Whilst going on beard his vessel, which was lying in the Prince of Walee Dry Dock, his foot slipped and he fell to the bottom of the dry dock, a distance of nearly 30ft. There was about 5ft. of waver in the dock at the time. He was immediately taken out of the water by a man named John Williams, rind of. the doclcside artificial respiration was tried for seme time, but without avail. MrSHAP TO DOCK-SERGEANT JONES. While Sergeant W. Jones, of the Swan- æa Dock Police, was proceeding in the horf-o ambulance to the scene of the above accidcnt, the wheels of the vehicle caught in the railway lines on t-he dock side, and the sergeant and the driver (Wm. Taylor) wera thrown out, the former alighting all his head and sustaining somewhat serious injuries to the head. The wounds were dressed at the Swansea Hospital, and Sergeant Jones was after- wards taken home. The driver wae less seriously hurt, but was able to proceed to his home.

Gorseinon Octogenariart's Psitstl Fall. Sw"n.-ea District Coroner heM an in- quft:4-. Oorseiuoti, on Saturday, tov.ch'ng 'he death of Mary Farrv, aged 85 'v«we>) irvn. fJorseinon. Margaret mesid her fro in good health- She was bed about on ti witner-j ;KCOKipanied ;T the stah & and put hPr on the rail. j ;-etsed then said "I am all right and wbne** v^ent back to the feikiheii, but heard a fall, and robing onfc f-ind on the mat at thp ♦'v-i. oi vbr- stairs. Wit ness picked her id sent for a bour. Deceased JL Apeak until they had carried her into kitchen, when she twice asked if she had fallen. Dr. Mitchell was sent for, and attended her tinfcil she died. Joseph Lewis who lives De:,t door to de- ceased., was sent for and found deceased sit- ting on the mat, held up by Mrs. Jones. He helped to carry her into tie kitchen, and she did not appear to be nnn hurt. Wit- ness sent for DT. Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell said there wV wound on deceased's forehead, which h- dressed, and had her removed to bed. La.r on she be- came unconscious. Death wa: due to shock. Verdict of "Accidental dath" was re- turned.

-=- T" Fleal News Fels-Naptha costs less than nothing: that is it baves in labour ten times its cost, and labour is money. Saves wear on cfdthes besides. 3

DOWNFALL OF THE FORTRESS. CURTAIN RUNG DOWN ON THE TRAGEDY OF PORT ARTHUR. Stoessel Abandons a Magnificent Defence. Heroic Garrison Lays Down Its Arms. I Superb Chivalry of the Mikado to the Conquered Commander. 41 TOKIO, MONDAY. GENERAL NOGI REPORTS THAT GENERAL STOESSEL'S PROPOSALS FOR THE SURRENDER OF PORT ARTHUR HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED. (Reuter's Special War Message.) Tokio, Monday.—General Nogi reports that he has received a letter from General Stoessel relating to the surrender of Port Arthur. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Monday (10 a.m..),—General Noga's cablegram is dated Sunday, 9 p.m., and says: "1 have received a letter relating to surrender from General Stoessel, commander of the Kwangtung garrison." 11 (Press Association War Special.) Chifu. Monday (1 p.m.).—It is understood Hostilities at Port Arthu. are suspended to I day and that Russians and Japan-ese chiefs- of-etaff were to meet at neon at Shunliyang to discuss terms of surrender. J (Press Association War Special.) I. Chifu, Monday.Captain Karlow, of the Clashny, states that the Japanese are. ex- pected to enter Port Arthur to-morrow. General Stoessel is bick. and will resist •vith the remainder of the garrison at LiRc. tung. The Russians have blown up two of their own forts near the railway on account of the? shortage of men and ammunition, and I thv dpstruction of th- Bavan. MAJORITY OF THE SHIPS BLOWN UP. (Press .Association War Special). Tokio, Monday (3 p.m.).—The Russians vacated <;{":eral torts at Port Arthur during the night and this morning, and have blown u the majority of the ships in the harbour. KOGI'S NEV/S TO JAPAN. (Tress Association "War Special.) Takiil, Monday (10.30 .„.m.) General jNogi s telegram announcing that General Stoessel ? prepared disciss terr.xs of capitidati^p re.a».h;-<S early this morn- • ng, and Aib published ut ten 0 (Henter's Special Var Message.) it has ftire&uy sent a thrill ci pleasure j I through official circles, where si>ch a com- tuonication has long been awaited. Tht news is now just, reaching tb general public, and it i& expected thf .y will brtng forth ample evw'.encf < ar joy-' "'èidc3 th bsrc annour ade ? I gartiing the aulsjec; niai-t elegram nothing ltnownas or cow- '(itions have b.'St: pr scussion, but the tali ot Wantai mown & fallowing t Erhhm^ "ungshuslian, H. 1 New Pan :H):, is rpgprded hert Iridici- i .h? £ *rrison has ower of re«.istuncw. Akhough full paftienlar lot yet i been revealed, it is rrob.* ic .'iack^ oi the defence wa* br. icire Hi'l. It known that T desperate j i effcrcs to rstske that ^oding n- fan try- and mar'net ? series of counter attacks, if; WI. bousands cf men, with no result. after tI!e capture of that liiii p, of the Japanese right itns-ians to ftght'c-er.a tront as to consent ration w ith thmr rot ,ed numbi-rs I cifficuit. Consequently, de^rite the absence of exact o-t-ritx (,f G(,i knowledge, of ihe. contorii* of Gen. St.ocsôt.r. leiVr. it is confidently b»!ieved that ttierr. will be ro hitch in the negotiations for prompt cr;nitni8!ion, which will oring to an er.d one r! v ntost reflfatkahle sieges :n rvis- tory. tory. FSVS3i.AL ESCA PE FROM I' PORT A Association Wy Soacial.) C'hif.t, Monday.- -Th- Ror>i?.n destroyers Sco ro, 't»!ny. -EWstny. «•- « Serditu, ac- con-, air ed by A large "launch, arrived here this -eur'u^. A bundle of despatches has been taken ashoie. Tie captain of the Stalny states that th-3 vessels left Port Arthur because since the Japjnese took 203 Metre Hill it has been impossible for shios to lie in the harbour. TWO MORE' DESTROYERS ESCAPE. (Press Asscciation War Special.) Chifu, Monday.The destroyers Smely and Boici also lelt Port Arthur yesterday. IVir fate is not known. Port Arthur is invariably dc-scribed by the Russians who have arrived here as a living hell. I Tht. hospitals, "tfcey say, have nearly all beef, d«itroved. FOLJR JAP DESTROYERS ENTER CHIFU. (Press Association War Special.) Chifu, Monday (4.20 p.m.)—Three large Japanese destroyers ate just entering the hiirbotir- Chi! Monday-—Four Russian destroy- ers have arrived from Port Arthur. Capt. ,F,rlo .ctates that the Japanese are cx- i iH'cted L, for Port Arthur to-morrow, j' TWO DESTPOY'ERS AT KIAOCHAU. i iP-rees Associatdon War Special.^ | Chit'.i, Monday.—At half-past seven this morning 't was nnounced that two Rus- | fiista Heetrjyert. wer-f- m the harbour and an- j other one reported outside. ( At eight th" K;g liftf-d, disclosing four «stsevers anu ot.e !<-<n'n in the harbour, nd two other lestroyers vere reported tc We to iV-iigtau (Kuiochau). j Tbe" ^etivitv which pv»v„.ied on board {t'tie d"vtoyer* to indicate their in- j t^iition of putting to sea ;i^-iin. I j Tf: iftptain oi the declares he en- -ii no Japanes- -a on his way during the r':1,.d 1h" days. He adds that i.1t" Japunese have been stcrining alt sides of the fortress without cessation. WANTUI FORT STORMED AND TAKEN. (Press Association War Special.) Tokio, Monday.—The Japanese stormed and captured Wantui Fort at Port Arthur yesterday. I Note.—Gangtai (or Wantui) is the cen- tral fort of the entire ring, and judging IVOQJ accepted plans of the position, ap- pears to directly overlook the harbour.] (Pts Association War Special.) Tokio, Monday, 10.15 a.nJ.—Gen. Nogi's report of the capture of Wantab dispatched last night, says: -The centre and^ eft columns opened an attack against Wantai from nine o'clock to-day, skilfully availing themselves rf the result of our bombard- ment, our troops stormed int-o the fort, and entirely occupied it by 3.35 P-m- We captured three guns in H Fort, :m-l four guns at Wantab Our trophies at Snngshushan were three seven millimetre giiilt (query, three thirty- seven millimetre guns), two fifty-seven milli- metre guns> ar?d two machine guns. THREE OTHER FORTS CAPTURED. (Central News War Special.) Tokio, Sunday.—The Japanese Sappers at six o'clock on Saturday morning blew up part of the Chinese wall of the east fort of Pan-lung-shan. Defences were afterwards constructed and the attack on the rest of tbe fortifications proceeded with. To-day the Japanese troops occupied H Fort and the new fort of Pan-long ehan. Later despatches from Port Arthur state that part of the central column dislodged the enemy and at seven o'clock this morn- ing occupied H'. Fort. The trooDS subse- quently captured the new fort at Pan-lung- shan. With these snccesses the besiegers have secured the line of defences from Erh- j lui'gshan to Pan-lung-shan. At eight! o;cloc.lv this morning a part of the right col- Umn opened a bombardment of Hou-san- vt-ntas, which was captured at two o'clock thi- afternoon. The fof!owing telegram, dated Tokio, Sunday, has been received at the Japanese Legation in London — Legation in London: I "Th..) Port Arthur besieging army reports that -o army blew lip, s pre-arranged,; *0 Shan-shei-shan (? Sung-shu- n at ten ;c <->« i* -urcwiy. bh-py HERE ,RM ANAU/WT -^I ^J-ELY OE ■> the whole fort at eleven a.m. Part of the enemy fled towards a height south of the fort, while th-a other part was buried in earth as the result of the above explosion. Th-o ^besieging army further reports vnat on Sung-shu-shan earth was removed and two Russian officers and over 160 men wfcre picked up and made prisoners. Thy state there are, besides, about 250 Russians interred a»s the result of the explosion al- ready reported. Booty, consisting of field guns, etc.. is still under investigation. On Saturday evening a Japanese detachment facing the cazt fort of Pan-lung-shan blew up a part ot tlio old enciente." .NEARLY TWO HUNDRED PRISONERS CAPTURED. Japanese Legation despatches further re- port that the Japanese captured nearly 200 i prisoners, together .with guns. The Sung-shu-shan Fort stands imme- diately behind the Erhlungsnan Fort, the capture of which was announced on Thurs- day. It dominates the remaining forts on the east of Port Arthur, which cannot, it is believed, be enfiladed, and it is expected that the latest capture will render a con- siderable portion of the interior encient0 untenable. AN OBSERVATION RIDGE CAPTURED. Later.—It is reported that the Japanese, following up their successes at Erhlungshan >Vid Sung-shu-shan, have captured an ub- nervation ridge behind Sung-shan after slight resistance. the bosses sustained by the Japanese in assaulting Sung-shu-shan were small. Every indication points to a material weakening ot the defensive power of the garrison DOMINATING HEIGHTS SEIZED. (Press Association War Special.) Sunday, 6 p.i-,i. —The Japanese to-d-tv captured H Fort, the new Pan-lung-shan Fort, ard the heights south of Won-san- ynn-ta. HELPLESSNESS OF THE MOST HEROIC RESISTANCE. Association War Special.) <"b:ifu, Monday.—Copies cf the Port Ar- thur journal, "Novy Krai." for December 24 and 25. have reached 1i."r20. The two number? are full of pathetic allusions to the terrible state of the bes eged town. Ti- the first time ince the seige began, r-nrna'. whose sole aim has seemingly Keen to inspirit the srarrison. betrays th" knowledge of the helplessness of even the mOB, heroic resistance. Pathetic reference is made to the h,<:t stand of the last ship of the Russian Asiatic Squadron. General Stoessel, who has been almost °n- Hrety silent regarding the navy since the Hrety silent regarding the navy since the tatal ewi fieht of A'nst 10th, has now 's- ,"ied an ordet eulogising the battleshii) Se- vastopol ?'nd her commander Captain Essen, »h<vfor five nights with6t()(Yl the nppeated atfecks of the Janrlneoe torpedo flotillas, till at last the great fighting ship was in her death agony, witb gaoing wounds :n h:i side, and Russia s rlC il-tiet was no more. "Nothing, declares tV "Novy Kra: "con exceed the uoiiLricijL.i^ Hjyqtion of the men who nightly went calmly torTTT fV. roadstead in face of the certainty oi ul destruction." Tiie journal's alludons to the struggles n inriO lire not nore encourag ng. Discussing the capture of 233 Mrtre Hill, it speaks of "the hill's breast being hammered 800 lb. shells, which split even rocks, and went '•hrough IB- inch tike paper. Who but -'rflvidence can save us from these thunder- ,it,>" it aslis in despair, adding "W do not cxpoct the Baltic Fleet; we do not look for relief. but we can fight till the death. What Port Arthur goes through it is impassible to describe, but Russia w ll know what her sons have suffered, and yet it is past the power of human genius to naiiit or describe Port Arthur's sufferings as they really are." Th fight for 2.03 Metre Hill, according to the "Novy Krai," lasted sixteen days, until Dec. 6th, when "death, who had not Tested for sixteen days, ceased his work." The only other mention the journal makes of th« fleet is a reference to the feeling of helplessness with which everyone recog- nisd the inevitable, as shin after ship suc- cumbed to the hug3 Jap shells. The journal states that the conference which M. Balashoff, the Imperial huntsman, as firc 15erp. 1 Stoes&el's representative, had witb the Jar leaders, with reference to the protection of the hospital from shells, had for the result that the Red Croee flags are now niade larger, and the Red Croos i? painted on the eddes of the hospitals. STATEMENT BY THE JAPANESE LEGATION CHANCELLOR. that Japan has captured Port Ar thur I don't think she will be foolish enough to let any other Power have, it." said Bajou Suye,nat6u, the Japanese Chan- cellor. to a Central News interviewer on Monday afternoon. "Seveial days ago we became aware that Port Arthur wouhf either fall very soon by surrender. or that the ultimate reduction of the place might take some time if the garrison retired to the forts at Liaotisban or Golden Bill, and there maintained their resistance; but it has turned out to be. As a "wyiit of the capitulation there will be cotlsiderame reinforcements from the investing army for Marshal Oyama, while many of the troops may be retained to put the place in order again. "Tlw Russians have defended the place better (ban we thought they would," Baron Suvem^tsu ccritinn; "but the whole busing has proved almost beyond the ex- pectati<Vis of all nations. All civilised peo- pie cOdcrcd that the warfare of t-h-s pre- sent da- v/as very difl'erent from that of the Midfle Ages, but the fact is that many of the 4iVices used in the Middle Ages ware rcvicwej at Port Arthur—of course, with the scientific improvement of modern tim-- by botli the besiegers and the defenders. Nobody thought that hand grenades or wire entangHneiit3 Would be of tuch service. The R'Vt Arthur siege, therefore, would provide a useful leason to the military and naval nfech',niGS of th? future. The Japs' army hj proved to be unfounded the idea that an} modern fortress could not be re- auced ly an investing army." MIKAD&'S RECOGNlflON OF A BRAVE 70£'8 VALOUR. (Prtes Association War Special.) Tokio, Moritiay, 2.50 p.m. — Acting on orders fl'C\n the Emperor, Marshal Yamagata, Chief of General Staff, has sent the follow- ing t,elegm to Gen. N' ogi "W'hen I respectfully informed lis Majesty of Stoessel's proposal for capitula- tion, his Majesty was pleased to state, that Stoessel hul rendered commendable service to his country in the midst of difficulties. "It is hi* Maesty's wish that military hon- ours shall be shown him." DESPATCH AT THE JAPANESE LEGATION. Tlte follOWing telegram has been received by the J Legation General liog, reports as follows:- "General Stoes's proposal was accepted. The terms ajjd process of surrender are being negotiated between the respective delegates. "At noo4 of January 2nd, Marshall Ya-,iia.gata t^graphs to General Nogi under Imperial coibmand that his Majesty, appre- ciating the self-sacrifice and devotion which Gen. Stoessel fully, displays for the cause of his fatherland, desires that the full honours of a soldier shall be accorded to him." PROCESSIONS OF JUBILANT JAPS. (Press Association War Special. ) Tok.o, Monday (11.30 a.m.).-Tokio is wild with joy at General Nogi's telegram. The good news was quickly circulated aiuoiig the crow.-],, "n ■ bv .=-,t-e°t/- Hy shout ins aewebf-jfa ryinh People wildly grippetl the sheets, glanced at them, and then themselves shouted the news to all around, so that wiithin a few < minutes all Tokio cw that Port Arthur was about to surrender in an incredibly short space of time. The firing of aerial bombs and daylight rockets began rin different quarters, and a large ntunber of bands quickly made their appearance and a score of processions were formed which surged through the principal streets amid loud and prolonged cries of "Banza." The Emperor's New Year's recaption of officers and officials, which began on Sun- day morning, was continued to-day, and General Nogi's telegram formed the solo topic of conversation and the feeling aroused by the great news lent additional heartiness to the general exchange of congratulations.

HONOUR FOR MR. GOLDBERG. Illuminated Address from Swan. sea Jews. Mr. Hyam Goldberg, who for three years has been president of the Swansea Hebrew congregation, was made the recipient of a handsome illuminated address on the part of the Jewish community—and to which rich and poor subscribed-on Sunday evening in the King's Hall. There was a large 0 at- tend an cr- of co religionists, with whom and the public geJierally Mr. Goldberg is highly popular. Mr. Goldberg, it will be r-membered, only recently retired from the chairmanship of the Swansea Hospital. In recognition of -,ie valeable services he had endered n many Ernest Barnett, his colleague ui office, cùnc idea of presenting 1 11 Mr. Goidberg with a taflRBbu^re*sion of I 77,14 1 the community s recognition and good-will, Mr. E. Barnett, the ~esident, in making the presentation, saad he had been requested by the members to present the testimonial, which was so well deserved. Mr Goldherc had been nn dent, and the benefit accruing from his ten ure of office they stiill f .t, and all regretted that he could not see his wav clear to retail the office for another year. The great n- terest h- had taken, even in things, hit readiness to sacrifice valuable time for grea ter affairs, his regular attendance to syna- gogue srrvices, and, in faot, to all duti<* connected with the office, were examples fit to be cop ed by any president. Speaking of Mr. Goldberg's initiative regarding the Synagogue Vestments Societv, Mr. Harnet &aid that all too thoroughly appreciated the genuine interest taken by Mrs. Hyam Gold- berg, not only in work connected with the Synagogue Society, but in all duties that fell to her lot whilst Mr. Goldbery was pre- sident. Mr. Barnett touched noon Mr. Goldberg's work, and said, amongst other things, that he had tak"n an abnormal in- terest in the Hebrew and religious edurst'oa of the Jewish children, and, as president, Mr. Goldberg had not been excelled. Mr. Goldberg, who was visibly affected, suitably replied, r,- said the presentation was altogether unexpected. For 75 years his family had been identified vrith co-relig;onist and synagogue work in Swansea. He was sure that what he had done had all lis energy in it. He also wished to say that his friends that were present should taka heed of what a Christian gentleman had said to them only a fortnight ago, and ask them to identify themselves mnre with out- side work. The liiiumin;a>»<, address, which is -he work of Thomas. Swansea (and is nxgf- view at Messrs. Ben Evans') is i>><#mbed 0:1 top (in Hebrew), "For the sake ox the House of the Lord our God. we wish you ali that is good. To Hyam Goldberg, Ksq., one who has faithfullv occupied him- self with congregational affairs." Tbe tes- timonial proceeds :— "Dear Sir.—We. the members of tha Swansea Hebrew Congregation ask your ac- ceptance of this address as a token of onr appreciation of the valuable services ren- dered by you to the community. "For upwa,rds of 25 year.3 you have closely associated yourself with congregational af- fairs, and as president for the last three years you have carried out the duties of that office with consprcuous ability.. "We ewe to your efforts the addition of schoolrooms to our synagogue to your zeal the power to enlarge our burial-ground, and to your unremitting care the continued pros- perity of the congregation. "Of the many acts which mark your term of office, vou.,r special exertions for the ad- vancement of Hebrew and religious educa- tion will always stand prominent. "We sincerely hope that Almighty GtKJ may grant you health and long life and sus- tain you in the good work, the extension of which is our mutual aim. With our best wishes to yourself, Mrs. Goldberg, and your ehddren. also our beamiest desires for ynUr happiness and prosperity, we subscribe our- selves,—Faithfully yours. President, iirnest- Barnett treasurer, J. R. Levi ministers, Rev. I. Miron, Rev. S. Fyne." On. hun- dred names, including the wealthiest and no irest of the community are attached- Those who al.-o spoke at- the gathering were Messrs. A. Lyons, M. M. Rosenfelt, A. Levy, A. R. leVi, and the Rev. I. Miron (minister of th; Swansea con- gregation) who, 1 midst gre>t e 1,10.ion. said how pleased he had been !b work with the Goldberg family for iii(io than 25 years.

IN FSENZTxncre' ASING The influenza e.pi<>nuc is again spreading over the country The visitation is of a very prostrating-nature, and the disease if certainly on \\f increase The ong n of the disease. 4r rather the circumstance which it about, is as much a mystery as ever, Iou cannot trifle with inflnl1;" It und<-rir|in!iS the nervous system n. greater extent than almost any othei ease nà it is Pneumonia that ki1!.i Pneumonia strikes the man who I na lie has only a mild form oi InSuenze. no ran &° about the street as usual, u m nardly be doubted that the prevaie!\ of Chest and Lung Complaints must b- arf- nb'eJ to the baneful influence of iiiflrtinsa, ivho.se after-effects so frequently take this form. Now the Best Remedy is without Joubt uwi:i: "H uns' u .">•> TiC 1 iriid ia boi-t-kii i'- 9d. 6d,

THE STORMING OF PORT ARTHUR Brilliant Spectacle of the Infantry Assaults, The currespooident of the "Daily Tele- frapii" with tine besieging army before Port Aiithur, forwards a vivid account of fclie groat assswiits. upon the five Last days of Ucto- boT. They loi^t cx>mpa j-At i veiy libtle m men, only 1,800 officers and men in all betng killed and wounded, throughout practically 1 week's tighting. They were chiefly diiieoted ivg?iv.inst the Erh-lung and Ki kwan Fort. which wa:e recently captmrcd, and alWiough repu. in their m,in object, the Jajsaiiose gamed foot holds in tlte monts that enabled them to prosecute the mining operations la,teiy oonchid>ed so succesisfiilly :— "On the mr>rning of (kt. 30 the cont«ir»u- ous oaono-nade of the paat ttiree. days cul- minated in a rapid a.nd wonderful bombard i r, nfmsteiti forts, the £ «xraracy of t'jie practice being practically beyong oritic- mm. From early down the line of Hue&ia-n fortitica-ttons, fiwn the Weet Frli.-lung Font to the eastern sea- chtare, was subjected to a deliberately planned and ^ystamtitioally- carried-<xu4> "combination lire" from the entire siegif and divisie«aJ artillery-pairfcs. In rapid rotation omd high-angle-firing guns of large calibre commenced dropping their shells per- Cndictilarly into the icrU-x They were fol- ived quickly by the missiles fram t,lle direct firing artillery. By i-oon the counitkcR burst- ing she1 Is mingled into dence vvliirling a.nd sisffixafeing m^se» of clouds; clouds of o.Mth, flame, aad smoke. Even to this there was added more, for when the sheli fire höJ reaohod this climax it WMj joined by s-hnnpnel. With apilling rapidity the field batteries, with simultaneous salves, burst, round after round, r,cross the devastr.it>ed breoritwerks. In .-in hour the forts were hidden from vitw, and the hill.5 that girdle Port Arthur on the east were dim and indict-inct, engulfed in a long, low cIolLd of dens? and v<i,p;d vapour. Suddenly—coining like the Iiiwh that fel- lows the final lèüt.e of a thrilling orchestra o!ying in a large oathed-nil, that still con- tains the dying volume of sound—there came a .r.tiunge -sl-illnais. The artillery wa- silent. Yet, long befoire the surroundijig hille had caused echoing the boom of the cannonade, there appoarod before our eyes a wtirring scene, 'iwas the genera! assault on the eastern forts of Port Arthur. t-Vifho'i,! a single premature: feiftt to give us warning, the assaalt had (suddenly (leo- velojxxl, battalions of men rimultan'ously lenpuig fno-n the depths of the encircling parallels. Tlie brown i-Iopes in five eep-Mate places were instantly mottled with hurdler's of b'ack-elcthod men. who were rushing ward, impelled by the fin4 flush of battle. Voices raised hi^rh in p.-ate of "Brnzais" floated aoKies the valley—"Banzaia" that .started the blood surging to tiie bre.ins of the men a,round 1';13, crimsoned their cheeks, for it was the glory of war. "Silken colours, waved by impuloive hanc-P, which 30 trembled with exciit-ement that .aiaiid^rcL, were but blende of ixxirlet and w rnt'», » —teases J And ti'.esun le-rt its aid to the pret;y picture of war, shiuinc brightJy fet an unficct-od sky of Italian blue down upor, the cold steel of flashing sworde and bayonets that L&- toned in the suniig-it of the aufcaznai midday. All roPi'tcd the glory of war. Scarcely had the "Bruizaaa" emerged into isndi&tinct mnr murs than all was clianged into the hornore of war, and death was ra.mpant on the hill- sides. "For, quick ais summer lightniing-tlashis, all had altered, and now t-he brown dopes are st-rown with black forms that lay still ard FIKWU the ramparts of the south- eastern forts tiherre came flash after flash, and even before one could hear the dull reports the hilbiid-cs are covered in b-ewild:ring con- fusion with the tiny blue clouds, clouds that forerun t.he hustle of ah'ra]>mel which fall atmorig the mOD, rushing peill-nnell the glacis leading to the Muscovite redoubte-. Everywhere, "where the men are charging, they are followed by the tiny clouds t]y),t. q uiickly deplete their numbers, and for many a. man the glory of passes like a. hideous nightmare, for, even as they tall to the ground, thev ate svwspfc with the succeeding ohowens cf Bullets. "War" before a fortres. manned by Miisoovites is death, to even wounded meat! Heodters of the whowering lead, the a>s-au,iters still rush motlly Üll. and a. force, with two unfurled, is swarming over the glacis leading forward the soutih battery of the South Ki-kwan Fort. "Oth.ers are dashing at the lioopheled, HjO:tt.-lUTound:d fait of Feet Ki-kv.ari, wid- a gallant few have- stormed and captured the little foit known to us as the South-Fast- or C'eintra] Ki-kwan. lia..iliv ten mi mite. have elapsed, yet a couple cf hundred men have swept onward through the south-east fort and ixe rushing at the Chinese Ftein behind it comes the iirst of the volleys of the hidden foe, and the assaulters swerve to the left and' skirmish toward the "$n,n" in the wall. "Against the hillock t-liat contains the P Fort the attackers have been driven back already, for scarcely had they clashed at the trenches when a teirific cxploeion rent t:;e air, and the men recoiled this fiendish method of warfare as from the sting of crawl- ing adder. They rush buek into their pii.tiJ- lels like rale from a sinking fhip! And now the inagazine-lioucse, close to the old battery c>f the East Ki-kwuai Fort, has burst into ila.mtes, and a &oore of men rush from the btirmng budding aad join the at tack on the Ghin.e Wall. "\Vœt,wA,rc1, to where the flaiL-topped Dragon Hill overlooks the >Saiiozs' Yalky. other attacks are bÐing made. 0-ver the glacis of the "Erh-lung Forts" the a.-Miulters have rushed, and are now baulktd before the deep wide meats that defy all attempts to cross, for the 30ft ladders, are short—abort by half their length, and the men foiled, ere darthig back again—to wait for another day "The artillery hes now reopened fne, and is burstting shrajuv-l everywhere. V, ;ith 3.8- to-nishing rapidity and accuracy the well- timed missiles a,re exploding wherever tlie changiing dieuiyustanc^ of the atto.ek demand. But, moot wonderful of aill, the forts .t.r'2 replying—r&plying with siieil and e-hmpnel, ON if the p »«t- cannonade had been to them but the shadow of a dream All the attacks are noW in full swing. The fieiccst fight i,-) along the Cliijuese Wall, a.nd it. if. pir<jgressdng Joubtfully for the assaulters. Turned aside by the rifle fu-e, the Japanese sJdrmished toward the gap m t.h»e v.'all, but when they reaehe*] j;t they ware greeted with the chortling of machine guns from ei ther side cf the gorge. Then following the trend of the wall they worked up toward the South Ki kwan, but were met bv sh,ra-ptiel a.nd shell, and, foi^d everywhere, were retiring on the captured South-Eas^ Ki-kwan. "Now the Jajwjtiase. airtiruc.-ry comimenced to &b&ll the gorge, covoring the retiring men, but some are crawling up a gulch toward tu-3 iSoutfh Ki-kwan, deiipite the Uuesian ti-- Up under the parapet of the South Ki-kwan a kiffge force had beem mw.1, itnd was dash- ing fit the battlem'&nts of t'he south battoiy. But they wore also beaten biok, for the ramparts run sheor into a deep, wide, un- aroasable moat, and the perplexed a were being swept with shrapnel. At I<W, unaibie to Rtood the fierce pun's hmeni, the foixje breaks, and rushes from the moat. Then wavering for a momeot, they d-2h lielter-skeifceff down the long steap gin^is. They have to leap over their comrades' bodies. In their impetuosity ^h^y sttunble and fall, and in their oonfu&ion they ;i.re sabjecteari to the cruel shrapnel. Soon", caught by fragments of shells, pitel) head- long dow-n the hillside that is literally bub- bling with the tiny, blue ckmds. Scores are mowed diown before the for<v gtadns tlie silielter of the little Q Fort they had c-ap- tured in their onward rush. But the two standards are still planted beneath the moat, and a small force still tenaciously holds w.a.-i+:1r: ç, tll:" 1¡' t.h:.f, "1-voer .c:;

[ A REVIVALIST BACKSLIDER. Penitent Thiøf" Drops Back into His Old Ways, At Swansea on ilonclav Daniel Thomas Devirie, labourer, no fixed abode, was charged with stealing about £ 6 irom a coat belonging to David James, baker, 68, Mvsydd-road, Landore. rrosecutor, who lives at 30, Llangyfel- ach-strcet, c-aid he kept a bakehouse in Mysydd-road. One of his sons brought de- fendant to the house shortly before Cbrist- mas, and he allowed him to remain, giving him odd jobs to do. The coat had been hung in a safe place in the bakehouse, and, on the Tuesday before Christmas containedi bll 10s. Going on Friday last for the CDat, he found about e6 missing. Henry James, prosecutor's son, said on Tuesday defendant told him he had found a sovereign on the way to Cockett, and had given it to a friend to keep. On Thursday he met defendant, at a revival meeting at Bcthesda, and defendant subsequently ask- ed liln to go with him to buy a pair of boots. I10 went with him, and they paid Is. Ud. for the boots. When defendant came to his father's house he was poorly dro&sed, but a few days after had a lew suit. He said his grandfather had given it to htm, and also promised more money to get an overcoat. An errand boy said th,t defendant, while helping to carry some cake down to Be- thesda, told him he had picked up a sover- eign. He said he was going down to see about some photos. he would then have some change, and would give him a share. William Henry Hill, refreshment-house keeper, Strand,- said be knew defendant, who had often stayed with hini. He came just before Christmas dres-scd like a duke or a lord, and with lots of money in his pocket. E. J. Danrr, clothier, Wind-street., said defendant had bought a suit of clothes from him, paying I 6s. 5d. also a pair of boots, a cap, and a pair of socks. P.C. Lloyd found defendant wearing a new suit, which lie said his grandfather, who lived at Cockett, had given to bini. Af.koe<l how much money he had, he showed 4s. od. He also said, "When I try to be honest, there's always something cropping up!" Searched in High-street cell, in de- fendant's left boot were found two sover- eigns. Defendant said he didn't know how they got there. When first charge,1 defendant made no reply; but re-charged 011 Monday morning, replied, "He don't know he's wrong; £ 3 it was I reckoned it myself coming down— £ 2 in gold and JB1 ( in silver." P.C. Wm, Thomas gave evidence. Defendant pleaded guilty, expressing re gret that he had stolen money from one who had kind to iiirii. He had made up his mind to live better, but the money seeined to tempt him. He hoped the magistrates would deal leniently. There were several previous convictions against defendant. The magistrates characterised the theft I' as a very mean one, and sent defendant to prison for four months with hard labour.

THE INFLUENZA ATTACK. As a Preventative, we know nothing equal to Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters. A few strong doses taken in time have often proved effectt:al in warding off attacks of this Malady, and always succeed in ndtigat- >.ng their severity when a patient is under their irnkienee. We may also add that as a Remedy for Indigestion, Sleeplessness, Low Spirits. Nervousness, and Loss oi* Ap- petite, Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters Low Spirits. Nervousness, and Loss or Ap- petite, Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters viands unequalied. It is sold in bottles 2s. Gu. and 4.3. 6d. Avoid imitations. See the nar-ee "Gwilym Evans" on Label, stamp, and Bottle. stamp, and Bottle.

"SERIOUS CHARGE AT LLANDIL0 d_- Barmaid's Accusations Against a Hotel-keeper. At Lland<ik>, on Saturday, the snmnponAse issued to Mies Ada Whittingham, texmaid at the Centre Hotel, Llanelly. against "Mr. Grilliih T,V illiams, auctioneer and hotel pro prietor, King's Head, LlandiLo, for alleged indecent assault ana common assault ou November 24th v.ero heard, The caee caused gre:^ excitement in the town, and there wa.3 a iarge attendance in court. 1!r. T. R. Ludford. solicitor, Lle.uelly, now appeared to prosocute, and Me. T. n. Wil liams, solicitor, Llandilo, again (defended. The Clerk said he had received a letter from Mr. D. R. Edmunds, the prosecuting solicitor at the last sitting, stating that he was no longer appearing in tne cas.e. Mr. Ludford said 00mplain ant of-lied on him on Friday afternoon, aad put before him a statement, and asked him to prose- cute the defendant Two summonses had been i&sued, and he thought she should have the option as to which summons she should proceed on. II a less their Worships had any objection to that course, he intended preferr- ing the charge of common assault against defendant. The Clerk sa.id that if the Bench thought sufficient punishment coald be meted out to defendant by taking the common assault, they oould do S'J. A lengthy argument ensued. Mr. Ludford opened the ease, and stated that it was only fair to the complainant to say that she was a, girl of very good character, a.nd was engaged to a young man. The real reason why ishe did not wish to prosecute in the indecent assault was be- tiause her young man did not want her to have to go to Carmarthen to relate her tale at the Quarter Sessions, and oecausfe <*f the inconvenience it would cause her. Prosecutrix, a superior-looking young lady, was then put in the box. She was in charge of the Kiva.n Inn 'gin shop), Llandilo. Mr. Williams (the landlord) was in Llanelly, arxdJ Mrs. V/illiams was ill in bed up.stairs- she was in the smoke-room alone d"1™ :iP her hair in front of tb.e mirror, deteaiV ant, whom she had only seen ,«<ice before in her life, came in :ind for a glass of beer. She brought the r in t-o t.he smoke- room, and he paid irYT it, He then ca-ugnt hold cf her roiia'the ws.i'-t, and drew ner oil to his knee- kisi-icd her She failed to get free, as had hold of her hands. She asked hi* "How d are yott oo such a thin" but cU^endant only replied, "Tut. tut. He th Put his Ilond under her clothes, caug it, bold of her thigh, a.rd made a remark. She j struggled. Witness up to this stage had given her evi- denoe exceedingly well, but she now broke down. P.S. Morgan a.nd P.S. Jones happen >d to be standing near, and just caught her as she fell backwards in a swoon. She was carried out of court, moaning, the incident causing a pa,inful sensation in court. She was absent for balf-an-bour. On resuming her evidence, she stated that when sEe struggled and asked defendant to desist he only replied, "It's allright. girl She eventuaily got free, and immedia-Wy ran upstairs and informed her mistress of what had taken place. The Bench then intimated that the charge of indecent assault must proceed. 1° ercss-extt-mination, prosecutrix denied that she >vaware that her sweetheart was going to write to defendant. He told her subsequently that he had writte n. She did not want to make any money out of the case. It is a serious thing to suggest blackmail, M1'. Williams. Mr. T- ti- Williams: Well, sir, I have the letter, and I must ask these questions. Defendant, who pleaded "Not Guilty." was oomnirtted for trial at the Carmarthen Quarter Sessions next Friday, bail being allowed in 95, and one surety of L25

I LITTLE RHONDDA SEVERE I INJURIES AT LANDORE. whilst a horse and cart laden with cop ner "spot for the Landore sulphate works and driven by a man na.m-ed J. Jones, was passing down Neath-road. at noon on Friday, a little girl named BeatricoC Jensen (abed 9), whose parents m the Rhondda, but who is staying at Squance-row, Landore, went winging behind the cart, with the result that she got caught by some mea-ns between the wheel and the vehicle, and was badly crushed about the head and body. I It was \vith difficulty that the poor child was extricated. Dr. O'Sullivan, who chanced to be passing I shortly afterwards, ordered the little one's removal to the hospital, where it was found that, bor «k"!l woe fraetared, d'id Uia*. she j was m a prcc-wriosu condition.

SOIEJANOS Itching, Burning Palms, Painful Finger Ends, With Brittle, Shapeless, Discolored Nails, As Weil as Roughness aid Redness, ONE T NIGHT TREATMENT Soak the hands on retiring in a strong, hot, creamy lather of Cutictrrn Soap. Dry and anoint freely with Cuticpra Ointment, the great skin cure and purest of emollients. Wear, during the night, old,, loose kid gloves, or bandage lightly in old, soft cotton or linen. For red, rough and chapped hands, dry, fissured, itching, feverish palms, with brittle, shapeless nails and painful linger ends, this treatment is simply wonderful, fre- quently Cttriag in a single application. Ia no other -way have Cuticura Soap and Ointment demonstrated their aston- ishing curative properties more effec- tually than in the treatment of -the hands, especially when tortured with itching, burning and scaly eczema. Complete local and constitutional treatment for every humour of the skin, scalp and blood, with Joss of hair, may now be had for 4s. 9d. Bathe freely with hot water and Caticurv. Soap, to cleanse the surface of crusts and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without bard rubbing, and apply Cuticura. Ointment freely, to allay itching, irritation and inflam- ni.,ition, and soothe and heal, and, lastly, take the Cuticura Resolvent Pills, to cool and cleanse the blood. This treatment aiYords instant relief, permits rest and sleep in the severest forms of eczema and other itching! burning and scaly humours, and points to a speedy, permanent and economical cure of torturing, disfiguring humours from infancy to age, when all other remedies and the best physicians faiL