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STKEIEIT NOISES.
STKEIEIT NOISES. TTIE EVENING PAPER BOY. To the Editor of the "Evening Express Sir—A .suggestion has been made to me that I might enliven this controversy with a speci- men of my vicious habit of writing doggerel. but by some curious misconception my friend thought I was on the side of those who have "nerves," and "get fits" from hearing a paper- boy shout. I am just the other way about. Of course, no one likes all street noises, but the merry shout of the paper boy has no terror for me. On the contrary, I have often found it most convenient to be able by it to locate the little bare-footed laddie. Flesh-eating, alcohol. tobacco, drugs, and bad ventili'ion seem lo have played "old gooseberry" w th our hurry- ing, scurrying folks. Where i? the falm, stolid Briton? Is he extinct, like tha Dodo? The real nuisances in our streets are the indecent exposure of carcases of animals. spitting on the pavement, and the rumbling oi vehicles. If thay had rubber tyres, and if electric trams were started. we should abate a lot of noise, but attempting to suppress the human voice is quite a different matter and I beg to submit the following on THE EVENING PAPER BOY. HUf,!l I litigli I! hush. Here comes The "fogney man"; Youlkrea-ily must not shout so loud, He'll "burke" you if he can. He's hurt his nerves, you cruel boy, By meat and smoke and beer; And any naughty noise like yours Will make him feel quite queer. Drunkards may swear and spit about Our streets the live-long day, Steam whistles blow and rumbling carts, And the brewers' heavy dray. No india-rubber tyres on wheels, No horseless trams we see; No one to stop our Hooligans When out upon the spree. The public-house may belch its fumes From out the open door, < And the sodden victim just chucked out, May curse and howl and roar. Ail these our fogneys smile upon a And never lift a hand; But hunt the little paper boys, A. much neglected band. But lJulJh! hush!! hush■M Here comes the fogney man; Run for your life you paper boy. He'll have you if he can. —I am, &c„ G. C. WADE. Nov. 29.
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EUNERAL AT BRITON FERRY.
EUNERAL AT BRITON FERRY. The funeral of the Rev. Thomas Davies, Briton Ferry, took place on Thursday after- noon at the New Cemetery. Among the caergy present were the Revs. D. Lewis (vicar), D. C. Morris and J. Hughes (curates). There was a large attendance of Nonconformist mini- sters. SINGULAR PEOPHSCY FULFILLED A correspondent writes:—The late Rev. Thomas Davies, Giant's Grave, was a remarkable man in many respects. During his long career he had, pro- bably, christened and buried mor people than any minister in the district. He was secretary of the Briton Ferry branch of the Bible Society for sixteen years. While he was returning from his wife's funeral some twelve months ago, he told his daughter that he could only live a year after her mother. Strange to say, the prediction came true, for Mr. Davies died on the anniversary of his wife's death. Last Sunday the services were taken at Zoar Chapel by the Rev. Edward Owen. Whilst he was giving out the opening hymn, a robin flew across the pulpit and back again, as if to make sure whether its old friend was there or not. The services were most touch- ing, especially thAt at night.
IT;UE SUDDEN DEATH AT IWHITCHURCH.
T;UE SUDDEN DEATH AT WHITCHURCH. INQJJB-ST AND VERDICT. An inquest was held by Mr. Coroner Reece at the Fox and Hounds Hotel, Whitchurch, on Thursday touching the death of Catherine Harris, who expired so suddenly at the house of her aunt at Whitchurch the previous even- ing.—Dr. Morris gave evidence as to the cause of death, and a verdict of "Death from natural causes" was returned.
SHIPPING CASUALTIES. '
SHIPPING CASUALTIES. [Lloyd's Telegrams.] Thur-;0ay Nordsee and Pagass \ri.—Bremen telegraphs: German pilot-schooner Noidiee has been run down and sunk off Terschelling by Spanish steamer Pagassari. Galveston for Bremen; all on board saved. Le Calvados.—San Juan cables Fren m steamer Le Calvados, previously reported, been surveyed, no damage reported; sailed to-day. Anna. — Margate telegraphs: Tliree-mas. eu schooner Anna, Riga for Poole, with timber, is ashore on Longnose Roek; can- tain landed, but crew remained on board; vessel leaking. Emir, steamer, docked lfount Stuart Dock, Car- diff, 1;;1 [ tnm damaged. Homewood. barque, docked Ca.rdiff leaky. Laura. Danish steamer, which grounded on Hylle Keekong, got off with assistance from Svitzer steamer, and put- into Copenhagen; vessel examined by divers, and ordered by surveyors to discharge, after which she will be docked for repairs. Cumberland, steamer, of Newcastle, from Stirling.towed Alloa, having lost propeLer in River Forth. Normand. steamer, of Whitehaven, received damage bottom in Carrickfergus Harbour last night; must dock for repairs, leaking port bilge. North Anglia.—Fire broke out aboard steamer North Anglia, leading Wallsend, Tyne, to- day starboard alleyway completely gutted; decks and side much damaged. Dunrowan. steamer, previously reported, left Applc-cross this mofuing for Glasgow under own steam; all well. Ardgowan, steamer, badly ashore Auchna- craig; salvage possible. Junona, Rusbian steamer, aground Oste Reef. River Elbe; lighters alongside discharging! cargo; tug assisting. Don. barque, London for Adelaide, at Fal- mcixth, crew refusing duty. Apex, British steamer, Pensacola for Genos, arrived Gibraltar starboard boiler leakiitg. Polaria and Switzerland.—Gsrman steamer Polaria, for Mexico, and Belgian steamer Switzerland, for Philadelphia, collided Ant- werp Roads this morning. Both proceeded damages unknown. Soartkoe, steamer, dry docked Barry for re pairs, having been ashore; stem am bottom damaged. Lake Megantic. steamer, at Halifax with stear steering gear damaged; making temporar repairs. Euterpe, German barque, Hamburg lor Po: Pirie, aground Schulan, River Elbe. bottom damaged. Lake Megantic. steamer, at Halifax with stear steering gear damaged; making temporar repairs. Euterpe, German barque, Hamburg lor Po: Pirie, aground Schulan, River Elbe.
Czar Was Saved. i • -J
Czar Was Saved. i • -J By the Suicide of a Notorious Anarchist. The following story is told by the "Liberta," of Placenza:—A few years ago a small shop- keeper of this district went with his family to paris, where he set up a flourishing business in sausages. The other day he was found dead. having strangled himself, LOT FELL TO HIM. At the tyue no reason could be given for the man's taking this desperate step, but it now transpires that he had become a member of a. large Anarchist society, and it fell to his lot by ballot to kill the Czar of Russia, Nicholas II. Rather than carry out the deed, the Anarchist destroyed himself.
FATAL FALL AT CARDIFF.
FATAL FALL AT CARDIFF. A day or two ago Mrs. Sarah Ann Hanney, aged about 30, employed as a chambermaid at Elliott's Hotel, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, met with a sad and, what turned out to be, a fatoj. accident. She had been out. shopping, and. returning about five o'clock, she went up to the kitchen. She was io conversation with the cook, when her foot sUPPed and she fell to the bottom of the stairs and fractured her skull. She was picked up insensible and had a nasty cut on her head. She was put to bed, and the manager find manageress, Mr. M. J. Pearse and Mrs. Pearae, saw that every attention was paid to fcer. She rallied during the night, but in the nprning had a. relapse. Dr. jUulin was sent for and pronounced it to be a bac case, and afterwards he said it was concusspn of the brain and that there was no hope. For social care and treatment Mr. Pearse had he removed on an ambulance to the workliolse infirmary, where she died on Thursd'y afternoon.
Soth Wales Tide Table. ——J
Soth Wales Tide Table. ——J I I S t I S s 3 6 S 5 S S 9 ° I a 9 c- ° I a ^lurs- tourm'jj 10 44 10 35 10 40 11 29 j- 11 29 »iy, < Evea us 11 10 U 3 11 7 U 48 | 11 49 2}V.J!9 < H.MT'lit 30 5 26 9 I 29 1 29 0 28 5 ~Fri- Morni'ff 11 otf 11 33 11 3t> — — day, Eveu'ig — — — 12 26 12 28 pv. 30 Heiirht 29 10 1 26 0 23 5 28 1 27 7 5atur- Morni'g 12 8 12 6 12 6 12154 12 58 day. 0 Eveai'g 12 42 12 41 12 28 1 37 1 41 )ec. 1 I Hoi.rhr 29 11 25 11 ) 28 1 27 8 27 1 Sun- i JUorni'g i 21 1 la lTTl 2 13 2 14 day, -'Eveni'g 2 0 1 48 1 50 2 58 2 54 Dec, 2 ( Height 130 5 28 7 29 5 28 3 27 10 Dock iSiU. JAiexaudra Dock fKoiitlx BasiD. I
FOREIGN ARRIVALS AND MOVEMENTS…
FOREIGN ARRIVALS AND MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL STEAMERS. Dunnail left Plymouth for Barry 29th. East gate left Antwerp for Cardiff 28th. Parkgate left Genoa. for Suliua 27th. Nethc.rgate passed Constantinople for Gibral. tar for ordera 25th. Hicrdiea left Algiers for Antwerp 28th. Portugalete arrived Decido 27th. Curran left Rouen for Cardiff Z7th, Ely arrived Swansea 28th. Taff arrived Antwerp 26th.
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AMERICAN COMPETITION.
AMERICAN COMPETITION. To the Editor of the Evening Express." Sir,-It is a healthy sign of the times that an increasing number of thoughtful writers and speakers are exercised over the national question of foreign competition—a question which is, or ought to be, entirely outside party politics. Most unfortunately, British fatal compla- cency" in regard to American trade competi- tion has been playing into the hands of the Americans, more particularly during recent years, to an extent almost incredible to the average Englishman. We have been giving Americans free access to all our markets for every conceivable article they like to send us, though they have been protecting their own trade interests by hostile tariffs, expressly designed to keep our goods out of their markets. What is the result*? American manufactures arc built up and perfected, and the surplus siock is exported to this country at low, "cuttin" rates. The population of the United States doubles in about 25 years, and, whilst the American population and manufactures arc rapidly increasing, wealth] is also increasing with a rapidity unheard-of in the past history of any other nation. And with all this general prosperity under the strict protection of home industries, Americans are perfecting their army organisation, and are fast building up a navy that their statesmen say will be sccond to none in the world. England, with her fatal supineness, is, uV^ler her present suicidal fiscal system, ass'sting America, to become the strongest nation on the earth, and presently, when her game is played sufficiently, she will throw off the mask and dictate her own terms, because we are becoming more and more dependent upon lie; exports of foodstuffs, cotton, &c.. How much longer are the working men of South Wales going to play into American hands to their own present loss and their ultimate still further discomfort and disaster? -I am, &c„ JAMES HUNT.' 12, Hampton Park, Bristol.
" COCHFAKF."
COCHFAKF." To the Editor of the "Evening Exprc;.s." -P.riiiic me most sincsrely to say ill tit- correspondence column of the "Evening Ex- press how delighted I was to lind that our estimable and well-known friend and town councillor, Mr. E. Thomas, J.P., has at last entered, cap-a-pie, into the .iouTnali'stic arena. I have known Cccbf,.irf" for a number of years, and he is well able to pour forth into the columns of the spirited "Evening Express his weIl-balancd thoughts, his poetic and literary capabilities, for the enjoy- men"- and pleasure of his many friends and readers. So long as Cochfarf has the courage of his convictions he will win many friends to his side. pro. or con., so long as h2 keeps in the middle path of all controversy. Councillor E. Thomas, J.P., is a great tem- perance reformer. He is a strong and devoted lover of his Welsh home, his Welsh hills and dal-es, -and n'ative scenery. He is a veritable "Iolo," whose awe-inspiring words fill "Coell- farf's" soul to the full when mounted on the Gorsedd or bardic stone, viz. Strike a Welshman if you dare. We the ancient Britons are; We were men of high renown Ere a. Saxon wore a crown. I belief "Cochfarf" will ultimately become one of our best interviewers and literary men of the day. I trust hi3 valuable contributions will appear iii. all the editions of the Even- ing Express," so that in town, country and village they will be read with delight and profit,. May every success attend the literary efforts of "Cochfarf." So say all of us, for he iB a happy good fellow, take him all round.— I am, Ac.. HUGHENDEN. Cardiff, Nov. 29. [Of coarse, "Cochfarf's" comments will appear in ALL the edition's of the Evening Express."—Ed. E. E."]
WHAT DID ME LOSE?
WHAT DID ME LOSE? To the Editor of the "Evening Exprese," Sir,—Whilst in a shop in Cardiff during the past week a child came in and asked for two pennyworth of tea. and placed a three- penny piece on the counter in payment for same. The tradesman gave fhe child a penny change, and in takeing up the silver coin off the counter, dropped it in between the boards in the floor. Of course, unless the grocer goes to the expense of taking up the boards, the coin is, so far as lie is concerned, lost. to him for ever. The tradesman in question contends, as I do, that he has lost sixpence, but some of my friends contend that he has only lost five- pence, others say only threepence. I maintain my argument by the following fads: (1) The threepenny piece is lost to him, only to be regained at a heavy cost; (2) the penny he gave in change is also gone; and, (3) the tea, value twopence, is also gone. This, in my opinion, points out clearly that he has lost sixpence. My friends say that he has only lost four- pence, as follows: one penny given in change, and the threepence tendered in a silver coin. There may be some of your readers who delight in thrashing matters of this sort out, and I shall be glad to receive any advice through you columns oil the matter.—I am, &c.. Cardiff. A. J§NES.
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JESSIE MAUD STILL. (From a Photograph.) 36, Crescent Koad, Upton Manor, Plaistow, E., June 16tb, 1900. Dear Sirs,—I have been giving my little daughter Scott's Emulsion, and I must say that the results have been most satisfactory. In January my baby was very ill, suffering from rickets, bile and indi-! gestion, and my doctor advised me to give her your preparation. The results from the first bottle were so satisfactory that I continued the treatment, with the result that she has gained four and a balf pounds in weight and her colour and appetite are everything that we could wish for in a baby just a year old. From my experience with Scott's Emulsion I feel I cannot speak too highly of its, wonderful curative properties. I am happy to say my little girl is now entirely free from the above complaints, and I have had no trouble whatever with her during teething, for she has cut them splendidly, and has several double ones through. I am quite con- vinced it is owing to my child having taken Scott's Emulsion she has got on so wonderfully. Everyone notices the great change in her, and I tell them all I have to thank Scott's Emulsion for it. Very sincerely yours, (Signed) (Mrs.) J. STILL. Physicians universally recognise the supe- riority of ijcott's Emulsion over other forms of cod-liver oil, and use it extensively in their practice. There i3 really no longer any need of burdening digestion with cod-liver oil, because Scott's Emulsion is a form which does not tax digestion, and is readily absorbed into the blood. Added to this cod-!iver oil in Scott's Emul- sion are the hypophosphites of lime and Soda and glycerine. The hypopliosphites are an aid to digestion, and are nearly always advantageous where tiwre is a need of .cod- liver oil. For growing children the hypophoa- phites are almost indispensable to assist in the formation of solid bones, and to sustain the brain and nourish the nervous SYSicl;1, Glycerine has long been considered a valuable adjunct to the fats an-d oils taken into the system, because it prevents fermentation and facilitates absorption. Scott's Emulsion is quite a unique prepara- tion. Xo other remedy is Like it, and no other form of cod-liver oil is nearly so effectual. Where other cod-liver oil prepara- tions are either obnoxious to the patient, or else pass through the system without being absorbed. Scott 'a Emulsion is not only aceep- L r table, but it also enriches the blood, and gives vital strength without in any way disturb- ing digestion. In rickets and marasmus, and, in fact, all wasting con- ditions of children, Scott's Emulsion :Is an ideal remedy. Children love the taste of it. which makes its administra- tiun easy, and it contains most important elements of food in a cencentrated and easy form that enrich the Trade Mark. blooa, promote the making of healthy flesh, soothe the nerves, and ensure a healthy and vigorous growth. The genuine Scott's Emulsion may always be distinguished from inferior preparations by our trade mart, which is on the wrapper of every genuine bottle. In order that yoa may test the paiatabiiity of Scott's Emulsion we will take pleasure in sending a sample if you will kindly send threepence in stamps to cover postage and Trention the name of this paper. Applications for Samples should be sent to Scott and Bowne (Limited), 95, Great Saffron Hill, London, E.C. L16644
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-C-C_C=.c.=-=:-= P0NTA1» 01'L A IS MILK AGITATION. QUESTION STILL UNSETTLED. When just over a week ago a compro- mise was effected between the Pontardulais milk retailers and a deputation of con- sumers it was hoped that the matter had been amicably settled. Such is not the case. On Wednesday evening a public meeting was again held at the board schools, when it was decided to -.rc-.ieef the terms proposed by the retailers. Further developments are expectoj.
- HOW FRAXK EDWARDS- WOX KAOyOil.
HOW FRAXK EDWARDS- WOX KAOyOil. A correspondent, writing to a Lhn- drindod paper, under the nom de plume of y, "Llanbadarn Fynvdd, .S''Y' -"T'he reason of Mr. Frank Edwards's victory has just been discovered. A local Baptist proacher relates how two Baptist ministers and 'myself' spent the eve of the election praying the Lord to' tnrr the hearts of the electon, towards Frank, and he adds significantly. 'And the Lord answered our prayer. I Why didn't they pray for a Liberal Government?"
DEATH TO DEATH.
DEATH TO DEATH. A curious coincidence transpired on Thurs- day morning in the course of an inquest at the Limehonse Coroner's Court. An inquest was he:d on a young child named Living. who was. found dead by the mother. She imme- diately c?Ued the lodger in the house, wlioae name is Death.
MAXAGEIR'S TRAGIC END.
MAXAGEIR'S TRAGIC END. 17itli a handkerchief full of stones tied rouud his mouth, and lEnds fastened Icosely together to prevent swimming, the body of a well-dressed man was recovered yesterday from the Thames below Windsor. A card found upon him bora the name of Mr. Richard Ma-rrh. manafar Mayfair, London City, And Midland Bank (Limited), and in his pockets were LZ 10s. in money, an application form for £ 90, and a county-court summons for £ ICO.
BACK TO THE SEA.
BACK TO THE SEA. Captain Hedworth Lamb ton, who created considerable amusement by his bluff addresses as a candidate for Parliamentary honours, but failed to win over the Newcastle electors, has now temporarily abandoned his dreams of political ambition. He is anxious to get back to the sea, and, truth to tell, that is his proper place-
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" EVENING EXPRESS" NEW SERIES.
EVENING EXPRESS" NEW SERIES. No Greater love. (COMPLETE) The Bcsa PlatiLi rancli-house was scarcely the luxurious style of abode that a fashionable or fastidious English girl would choc-e fdr her home, although it was substantial and comfortable enough in its way. But then Alexia. Beaufort had not been brought up in the lap of luxury or idleness. She was one of a large family of bovs and girls who filled a Sussex Rectory to overflowing. As the mother had died when the twins were horn, much ot the work and all the responsibility of the tur- bulent household had fallen on the elder girls. and, lexia being very strong, healthy, and full of energy and high spirits, she came in for, per- haps. more than her share of the labour. Therefore, when Mr. Wiilard B. Atlierstoc*, who had come to England for a holiday, met her whilst visiting a friend at Pevensey, ir Sussex, fell in love with her on the spot raid asked her to marry him and to return with him to the States she willingly consented to do so. Wiilard Atherstone possessed a very good- looking face and most winning manners, and handsome, blue-eyed Alexia. after but a brief acquaintance, yielded up her giriish heart to him without re-erve, and expressed herself as ready to follow him to the uttermost ends ol .t.he earth—wherever they may he-had he wished it, instead of only as far as Rosa Plana. In the following spring, six months later, she was sitting with her husband in the porch of the ranch-house, one lovely morning, before begii ning her household duties. "I must reaily go and help old Minsie put up the curtains, WilIa.rd," Alexia was saying, "or else wy shall never get any dinner cooked to- day. Poor old body—she doesn't understand (bing two things at once. A few years at Pevensey Rectory would have taught her how to do that!" Minsie was the only woman-*ervanl at the ranch-house. She had been Wiliard's house- keeper ever since he had been manager of the Rosa Plana, which was owned by an English company. It was a well-run, closely-managed concern, and v'ithal a very unpromising place for loafers or shirks of any sort. All the men helpers helonging to th hous WQre ont now gathering for shipment, and there was no one about the pbce but himself, Alexia, ana (JIll 1finsie. He hnd heen out with the cattle since day- break. anti. was taking a spell of rest after breakfast. When his wife had gone indoors Wiilard looked Ul) from th p,1.pcr 113 was read. ing on hearing a clatter of hoofs close to him. He frowned at the woe-begone object that dis- mounted from a half-starved, fie"bitten pony anù approached him, for man and beast looked as though life had US3Ù them hath hard, Xo, my man," he said, in reply to a request for work, "we're not taking on any fresh hands now" Then, after a second glance at the thin, freckled face, sharp with anxiety and, possibly, hunger, he added, "but you can have a rest and some dinner. Yon look sick. Had an illness?" "No. I ain't sick, sir," came the anxious, hasty answer. "I haint bin sick at all. I'm only jest a bit tired and hungry. I've been ridin' since sun np. I'm fit for anything." Something in the meagre form, that looked like a hoy's only because It was not strong and well-nourished enough for a man's, touched Wiliard's sympathies, air; he took him round to the kitchen-place and 3et out- some cold food and put the coffee-pot on the stove, glanc- ing at the man from time to time, always just missing the eager, anxious look from the de-ep- set. though rather large, grey eyes that fol- lowed Wiliard's every movement- with painful anxiety. "Why, you're not able to do a cowboy's work." he said, sharply, because h was annoyed with himself for feeling inclined to ta.ke the man on for pity's sake alone, against his business instincts. yes, I r.m. sir. I'm a heap abler than what I look. I'm used to the work, too, an' I can etaud anything. I been out of work, an' ain't had no stiddy job for six months; that's what's used me up somo, else I'm fit for any- thing—if I could j-est git a stiddy job." The end of it was, when Alexia came down and saw him, that Morrison, or Humpy—the sobriquet his round shoulders and slightly humped back had earned for him in the free- and-easy style of the plains-was taken on, and started out on regular range work the nxt morning. Wiilard found .no cause to complain of any lack of energy or ability on Humpy's part, and he seemed only too well satis-fled and most anxious to pkase. Altogether, Willard was inclined to think the new hand was a success. But one morning, when he. wag riding acros Clear Lake pasture, lie caught sight of one of his cowboys sitting doubled up on the ground hesida his pony, which was quietly grazing, amI when he was near enough to recognise the crouched-up form it turned out to be Humpy. "What's wrong, boy? Had a spill?" he called out. "Oh, no, eir," replied Humpy, with a fins attempt at briskness, as he lifted a startled fa-ce and furtively wiped his mouth. "On'y I git a little bit dizzy sometimes when I ride hard; that's all, sir. I ain't hurt., Mr. Ather- stone, an' I ain't sick." "But, good heavens, DaY," he cried, looking at the patches of blood on the brown gras8 a.nd on Humpy's flannel shirt-front, which he was vainly trying to hlds with a shaking hand, "you've ruptured a blood-vessel or some- thing. Go right up to the hou-e as soon as you can." With a pitifully appealing look in his frightened eyes Humpy staggered to his feet, making a desperate effort to pul! himself together and look all right. "Don't you wait about, Mr. Atherstone, pleaaet" the poor fellow said, beseechingly; "this ain't nothing. It don't interfere with my work none, sir. you don't know how bad I hat,e bein' druv' about from place to place. Oh. Bir-" Why, man alive, you don't think I want to discharge you? Not 1. H-;mpy; you work too well. Here, lÐt me help > "n upon your hone, ana I'll lead him in. M wife sliail giye you some physic." Alexia kept a medicine chest, and necEssity had tanght her a fair practical lesson on tbe effect of drugs and considerable tact in their use, for the Rector of Pivensey had a large family and a very inadeq-iate stipend to mcet the demands thereof. She knew at once what was beat to be done for Kumpy, and did it in a businesK-iike way that won her husband's admiration and Humpy's speechless gratitude. Of course, the poor fellow was burning out steadily, although slowly, in that high, dry air, so unfavourable to the deyelopment of his diea8e, but Alexia doctored im carefully with tonics a.nd palliatives. But he was not sent out on the range again; work was found for him about the house, and old Minsie soon began to find herself with spare time on her hands, for he turned out to be a very skilful cook and general domestic manager- Albeit, it was to Willard's especial comfort and wel- fare that his loving, watchful services were devoted. He contrived to find oat cwiain dishes to which he was particularly partial, and these were procured and served with the greatest delicacy and most commmmate gkill. The pegs and gun-racks in the office-room at Rosa Plana were all re-placed by shining huffalo horns, picked up on the plains hy Humpy, with the weather worn hark of years. of exposure encrusted on them, and patiently scraped and polished till they gleamed like jet. Also the spoils of Wiliard's hunting expedi- tionl-tbe h-eads and skins of deer, antelopes, and big waives that he had shot-were mounted or stretced and tanned by Humpy's dft hands to adorn the walls and noort of the ranch-house; and the manager's pony, his saddle, spurs, and all his accoutrements were kept in the shining, spcckless condition of a crack cavalryman's. "How ddligent-ly your ex-cowboy works, Wil- lard," said Alexia. "He works harder in the house than on the range, if that is possible. And, poor feHow, his cough is always But h dislikes any inquiry as to llis health, and assumes the a.ir of a great strong fellow Wh0 ought to he out facing 'northers' or stopping stampedes." "re;¡. but he is better. His face bas filled out till it looks almost like a boy's, and he has quite lost that anxious, hunted look now he knows for certain that he's a fixture. He told me the other (by that iL was a pity t.) waste any more good physic on him!" Notwithstanding, he faithfully took the medicine Wiilard gave him. as he would have taken, done, or endured anything from the same hands, But there was on ll1"!dicine that even Wi'lard could not gel him to take, despite his own faith in its efficacy—J.nd that was whisky. "No. Mr. AtherstoTI3," said Humpy, "don't give me none o' that stuff. Whisky an' me's bad friends." "Why. Humpy. I guess you've drunk plenty of whisky before now!" "Yes. ir, an' that's true; but it's what I'll never do again. It's been my worst enemy— curse it!" Baid Humpy, looking carefully away from hi" employer as he spoke. "It starved m an' fr07, me as long a;i I stuck to it; an' that's what it'll do, an' worse, to any inan that loves it as I do!" Humpy was shaking visibly as he said this, an he had evidently some difficulty in getting the words onto But-his anxty and love made him bold, for Wiliard's drinking habit was the one gnawing grief and distress of his life—a habit that had been growing steadily worse since Humpy had come to the Rosa Plana. Hitherto, by his care and watchfulness, he had stood between him and publicity so far as was possible, and had succeeded in keeping Alexia in ignorance of her husband's failing, by which means he also greatly lessened the terrible risks he ran when drinking. At first he only dra.nk to excess when he drove out in his buck-cart to Dry Creek, where there were bar-rooms and convivial companions; fnd always when he was starting Humpy's be- seeching eyes would dumbly implore him to refrain, and the silent entreaty was as wel understood between the two as words could h1.Ye been. But now it to be a regular thing that whenever the buggy was brought round for one of the manager's trips to a distant ranch Humpy left the cooking and charge of the cooking to old Minsie, and drove for Wiilard himself. It was some relief to know that he was at hand to take care of his employer in case of accident, either from clashing at the wild, half-broke team he drove or from countless other dangers which Humpy well knew sur- rounded him. One evening early in July they stopped at Dry Creek for the mail. on their way home. Things had been going better lately. It was weeks since Wiliard's last outbreak, and he had scarcely touched any drink at all. But it was Washington's Day; every bar-rcom was crowded with cowboys and ranchmen, all toasting, cheering, and hilarious. Willard. in spite of Humpy's protest, would have the team put' up and fed, and they themselves had supper at Dry Creek Honse. When Humpy went to him in the bar after supper Wiilard would have come away at once, but there was a jovial crowd around him that would not hear of it. Finally, annoyed at the ex cowboy's persistence, they pressed the liquor on him, and it was only by the exer- cise of considerable dexterity that he got oat without having to drink with them. Filled with anxiety, he returned to the bar again and again, only to find Wiilard deter- mined to make a night of it. At last he got the ponies out and. brought the buggy round, and then shouted frantically to the manager. When Wiilard staggered out. Humpy appeared to be nearly spent with trying to hold the excitable team. I can't keep these ponies another minute, sir," he panted. Shall we go on. or must I let 'em go? If I do they'll jest crash straight into the yard, an' nice an' sceert the mft?sus 11 be, thinkin' you've been thrown. An' she's not over-strong for shocks jest now, Mr. Ather- stone. Best come. sir. for tier sake." "Here. Jabez. Adams, some of you fellows, come and hold these mad ponies of mine while Humpy Morrison goes inside for a drink before we starts cried Willard. Half-a-dozen willing hands were at the ponies' heads, and Humpy, hoping to nacify and thus get his beloved employer away, finally went in and took the drink. Then, for a similar reason, another and another, till, by the time tney left, long after midnight, they were both about equally intoxicated. When they came to the first gate opening on to the Rosa Plana pastures, about three miles from the ranch-house, Humpy got down to open it, having put the reins into Wiliard's hand, tne whip. štiil unheeded, in his own. The long drive in the night air. as well as having to drive the wild p"nies and to keep Wiilard from rolling out of the buck-board at the same time. had cleared his head con- siderably; therefore, knowing ho had sobered up he wondered to see the great posts on each side of the gate moving. The next moment he knew there was a man behind each post. although the light, fleecy clouds had dimmed the moonlight.. This revelation was like a bucket of ice water dashed over him, and he knew-with a throb of iaat anxiety that never left him on Wil- iard's account—that these lurkers were some of the Mexicans with whom the Rosa Plana was having a good deal of trouble, and who hated AVillard with murderous hate. Humpy's mortal fear for Wizard's life swept th: last remaining fumes out of his brain, leaving him as alert as he had been at sunrise. I was the manager's life the Mexicans wanted. He knew that. It was not himself they were after. He knew he could go forward and open the gate safely, because in all likeli- hood they thought he was too drunk to notice tbom.. But if they found out that he on the buggy was Wiilard Atherstone they would jump up on it and knife him as he drove througn. Humny, scarcely able to get his breath, reeled towards the gate, caught it. and clung to it. shaking in every limb. The silent watchers behind the posts might well have thought him very drunk indeed. Even while his poor spent frame bent help- lessly against the gate his single, faithful mind ran desperately through every possible scheme for saving Willard. The two were of much the same height— enough so to be mistaken in the semi-dark- ness. Why. not make it seem-why not—Ah! Almighty heaven! He wrenched the gate open with a lnrch, and flung it wide. "Humpy!" he screamed; "Humpy, you drunken beast—drive for your life. Humpy. Tell my wife I'm not coming in to-night. D'ye hear, Humpy?" As the excitable team of ponies, trained to run at the shout, swept through at a gallop. taking a shave off the left post, he slashed the near horse with his whip. The buggy whirled away like a cloud, and Humpy turned to meet the fate prepared for Willard. He distinguished himself pluckily with the loaded whip he always carried when driving his employer, but it was of small avail against two long knives. When Willard Atherstone, thoroughly sobered by the knowledge of what Humpy had done, managed to pull up the startled ponies, turn around and drive back to the gate, silently cursing his team for once for their fleetness, there was nothing in sight on the rey, soli- tary plain but a dark, motionless heap by one of the gate-posts. He flung his reins over the other post and went and knelt beside the still body. "Humpy!" he whispered, with his heart in his throat; "Humpy, my poor boy! Is it you?" There was no answer, but the moon shone out again on the man's white face. Yes, it was Humpy. Wiilard raised him very gently, and felt for the wounds that were soaking his shirt blood. He didn't know that his tears were dropping like rain. But Humpy felt them, moaned, and opened his eyes. "Oh, Mr. Atherstone, I'm going to die; "an' then who's to take care of you« when—when you're drinking? Who about you knows, like me—that's been through it all—the hell you're walking straight down into? An' who'll be go with you now-faithful. through the worst of it. like I'd a been. Nobody—no- body. Oh, I can't go-I ain't ready!" "Don't think about me. Humpy," choked Willard. "I want to do something for you— you poor, faithful chap. I must bind up your wounds somehow, and stop th blood," 'Tisn't no use a-bindin' me up, 6ir—there ain't a, drop o' blood left in me. A minute or so ull see me out now. But. oh, Mr. Ather- stoneh, Heaven-promise me, sir-promise you'll try—to give—it up. Promise- "I do promise, Humpy. I promise—I swear- that from this hour I will never touch another drop of the accnraed liquor-not ven to saVÐ my life. I call Heaven to be my witness. It's little enough return for a life laid down, as you've laid down yours for me." A smile flitted across the dying man's face. Then, with some dim remembrance of a cradle- side prayer, he feebly raised his blood-stained cut hands and laid them together. "For Christ's sak^Amen. Don't you cry, sir," he whispered, a.nd ceased to breathe. As the buck-cart went slowly homeward with its freight the pale light of the summer dawn sought out and leted on the quiet face of that patient caretaker, never so eloquent as now, in its voicelessne&s. which seemed still to dumbly plead, "I have done what I could; I gav my wùrlhles5 life for his." And surely no greater love hath any man than this. Wiilard Atherstone kept his vow righteously. And Alexia is a happier woman than she ever thought to be during the first months of her married life. TO-MORROW—"A TERRIBLE SCARE."
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Passing Pleasantries.
Passing Pleasantries. L j The Servant: The missus told me to say she wasn't home. The Caller: Very well. Just go back and tell her I said I didn't call. The Owl: Hoot! Hoot! Sandy /Dobson: Hoot, mon! Sure, that's Duncan McClarion's. ken his voice on-a- were. Miss Borley: I called on Mrs. De Vere to-day. Miss Cutting: So did I. Miss Borley: She was looking very tired. Miss Cutting: Yes; she said you had just called. "Charlie," said Mrs. Newbridge; "mamma 'and the girls are coming to spend a month with us." "Not if I know it. When we were engaged yon insisted upon my loving you for yoursen alone. I want you that way," replied the ingenious benedict. Lucy (stealing up from behind and putting her hands over her father's eyes): Guess who it is, papa! Papa Let me see; I've paid the milliner and the dressmaker and the jeweller. This must be the florist. "Madame," he said slowly, "it is my painau duty to inform you that your husband has been struck by lightning." "Did it only strike him once?" she asked, breathlessly. "Only once, madame." "Then" she said, with a sigh of relief, "he'll pull through." Mrs. Husby: You have a new cook, I h2ar? Mrs. Busby: Well, she's not particularly won, blt she's awfully fresh. His Mother: Willie, will you wear the life cut of me? Why can't you be a good little boy- like Harry Gins-spy? Willie: I 'xpect he's been brung up a good deal better'n I've been. "Miss Dubbieby told me that my new costume was a dream," said the young woman. "She said about the same thing to Hie." replied her confidante. "How nice of her "She said it was a nightmare!" "Did you see Brook ton?" he asked as tn. bill collector came in. sir; I went in and told him I was a bill collector." "Ami what did he say?" "He said he was, too, and that. if I'd leave my bill, he'd take pleasure in adding it to his collection." Hicks: I think I shall bring up my boy to fol- low the sea for a livelihood. Dix: Why have you settled on that? Hicks: It seems to he the only industry in which one is not expected to begin at the bot- tom. An old Scotch minister, who did not quite regard himself S3 a. paragon 01 pulpit perfec- tion, addressing hiu assistant, remarked that it was singular how he felt more fatigue hear- ing him than in preaching himself. To this the assistant replied that he experienced a similar feeling when his reverend constituent was in the oulpit. "Then." rejoined the mini- ster. "I peety the folk that have to hear us baith!" JUST THE SAME. They tell me that the winter's mild, To calm my shiv'ring fears; Yet, ashes come and ashes go, And hard coal disappears. NOT A LITERARY WOMAN. Mrs. Jay (at the book counter): Here's a book I ought to haye. I presume it'll tell me how to get rid of 'em. I'll take this, pleas. The Clerk: Which book, ma'am? Mrs. Jay: That one there—Moths." THE TRUTH ABOUT. "Ah. well, a man never gets too old to learn." "You mean a man never gets old enough to admit there is anything he could not learn if he had a mind to." AX EXCEPTIONAL MAN. Tess: So Maud's married. They say her husband's a very clever man. Jess: Clever? He's a regular genius. He has made every one of Maud's people like him from the start. THE ENDLESS WAR. "But I thought this man Aguinaldo had been pretty well wound up?" "Yes, but he's like a watch; every time he's wound up he runs again." SOME RESEMBLANCE. Young lovers, though not as to diet, Quite resemble an army that wins; They are always most thoughtful and quiet Just before the engagement begins. SERENELY OOLD, Oletimer: Does your wife trust you in everything? Newpop: Well, yes-but it's kind of an ice- trust! THREE VARIETIES. Stranger: I want a dozen eggs. Grocer: For soft-boiling, scrambling, or aotors? HIS MISTAKE. Mrs. Newlywed: If you don't give me ten dollars I will go home to mother. 1011'. Newly wed: Here it is, pet! Wl1at do you want it for? Mrs. Newly wed: I want to send it to mother to pay her fare here. WILLS. McJigger: Jigsby's turned over a new leaf. He says hereafter he's going to work with a will. Thingumbob: Yes, he h&s to; he was left out of his rich uncle's. Weary Bill (in cheap restaurant): Say, gimme a couple uv eggs. NO DIFF Waiter: How 'd you want 'em cooked? Weary Bill: Wot's de diff in de COJ.t? Waiter: Hain't no diff. Weary Bill: Den cook 'em on er Ihick slice uv ham—see. HARD HIT. Tess: Yes, she refused him, but it's almost broke her heart. Jess: Really. Tess: Yes.. when she discovered that it hadn't broken his. THE ONE DRAWBACK. "Yes," concluded the returned tourist, "I had a pretty tough time of it. I tell you there's nothing like travelling to take the conceit out of a man." "That might be true," replied the man who had been boved to death, "if he never gets back to tell about it." HORRID, MEAN MAN! Wife: Oh, pshaw! How stupid of me to forget that! • Husband: What's the matter, dear? Wife: Oh, something I saw to-day I wanted to buy. Husband: Good! You're improving. It used to be "everything you saw." WISE COUNSEL. A girl, in answer to an advertisement which proposed to tell girls how to keep their hands smooth and soft for the small sum of 25 cents, received this for her money: —"Soak your hands in dish-water three times a day while mother rests." UNCOMFORTABLE SEAT. Morrell Every rose has its thorn. For in- stance, a man may reach the very pinnacle or fame and still be unhappy. Worrell: That's not surprising. Did yon ever sit on a pinnacle? Country Gentleman: Well, Thomas, how did you sleep in your Lew country quarters last night?" New Groom (from town): Sleep, sir! sleep! There ain't no sleep to be had with them air nightingales a howling all night long. The very small hoy was experimenting with Sunday School. It was his first day. and his father had given him a penny to put, not in tJle slot, but on the plate. The penny was taken by the teacher, but there were no expla- nations, so the small boy inquired: "Which do I get, butterscotch or chocolate?" "What have they wound up on that cart?" asked an old lady who was visiting the fire- engine house. "Firemen's hose," was the answer. "Go away," she rejoined indignantly; "you can't make me think that any fireman or any- body else had legs to fit those." Clara: Does your intended know you wear false teeth? Ella: I intend breaking it gently to him; I have already owned to one.
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Mysterious incident. SCENE AT THE CORONER'S INQUIRY. A bowler hat was found floating in the North Dock, Swansea, on Thursday morning, and the police, suspecting that someone had fallen in and been browned, insti- tuted a search, and ultimately brought to bank a body, which, upon further inquiry, proved to be that of John Rees, an Ystalyfera collier. The deceased man left home for Swansea on the previous Saturday afternoon, and did not return. The captain of the schooner Maid of Mona, of Ply- mouth, states that he heard a splash in the water on Saturday evening, and immediately ran to the spot, and was just in time to see a man running a way and disappearing in the darkness. He noticed a bowler floating on the surface of the water, but did not think it worth while reporting the incident to iny one, The opinion cf the police is that the running away had nothing to do with the deceased fall- ing into the dock, and that deceased lost his way to the station and tumbled in in the dark- ness. INQUEST ON THE BODY. THE CAPTAIN CENSURED. A SCENE. An inquest was ITeld on the body at thn Vivian Hotel. Ferryside, Swansea, on Thurs- day afternon. The principal witness called was Captain Thomas Clemens, master of the schooner Maid of Mona. He stated that on Saturday evening 'ast he was on board his vessel, which war, lying in the North Dock. Fetween nine and 9.30 he heard a splash of water just astern, as iw someone had fallen over. He called out "Is there anybody over- board?" but recei'ed no reply— not even in the form of any shouts for help. V- itifss then left the schooner and wall,edon to the quay and then saw a man's hat floating on the water. There was no one in the water, but he thought someone might have fallen in. The Coroner: Did you think someone was in? —I thought tliers might have been. What did you do?—I canie ;tbo:u*d again. Didn't you lower any biat 0" nihkc any attempt to rescue the ma'i'-No, because my boat was already in the water. Did you inform the police?—No. Then you did nothing whatever?—Yes. the following morning when T saw the hat floating in the middle of the dock. When you heard the splash did you see any- body on the quay?—I saw someone run across the road. It was a person, but I cannot say whether it was a^ man or a woman. In what direction was he running?—Towards the Strand, but I cannot swear from what direction the person was running. He might have been running from some other direction. In summing up. the Coroner censured the captain for the indifference he appeared to have shown in the cas-. lie alfo said he thought the jury should mention the matter in the verdict. It was quite possible that deceased fell into the dock while hurrying to catch a train. This led to .angry retorts between the coroner and the captain, and the scene became SJstormy that eventually the coroner ordered the captain to leave the room. A verdict of Found drowned was returned. They added no rider.
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SEE PArlE 2 OF THIS EDITION. The Editor of the "Evening Express" has pleasure in announcing that "Coch- farf" (Councillor E. Thomas, J.P., of Cardiff) contributes to the "Evening Express" a daily column of comments and criticisms on affairs local and general. "Cochfarf" is given a free hand to deal with everything in his own way, and the only matters he will eschew are those relating to party politics. Governments may rise or fall, parties wax or wane, but "Cochfarf's" column will be free from the chatter of party, and readers will be able to turn to it with relief when the rest of the world may be enwrapped in the conflicts of mere politicians. "Cochfarf" made his entrant bow to the readers of the "Evening Express" on Wednesday last.. —
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INVALIDS FBOI CHINA.
INVALIDS FBOI CHINA. An planning number of naval ancLmilitary invalids from China arrived at Plynrouth late on Thursday night by the transport Jelunga. Four deaths occurred on board during the voyage.
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