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SERIOUS RIOTING IN AMERICA. LOSS OF LIVES. V. [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] at- Ely YORK, Saturday.-At Cincinnati yester- several hundred citizens, enraged at the fact ftu a "^rious murderer had been convicted by Over-lonic t and, it is said, corrupt jury of I ^Isughter only, presented themselves in the jj the gaol, with the avowed intention of ^ttching the criminal. They were met by a body » Police, headed by the sheriff, who endeavoured 11. Persuade the people to disperse peaceably. As tkt official was haranguing the mob, the officer charge of the-special military guard on duty at '() e gaol ordered his men to fire $iv r^01'9, stated this order was en in conr-'equence of a misunderstanding. .:{ 1:1 con,'cquence of a IDlsun erstan mg. we:CI: that may be, it was promptly obeyed, () with terrible results. Between thirty and fra Persons, including some well-known citizens, bounded, and several of them have already J? their wonnds. jj earful excitement prevails in the city, and resentment against the high-handed and eollstitntional action of the military is very and has found vent in a threat to lynch the c £ r who gave the fatal order. With this view tfcto people are said to be arming somewhat but it is hoped that order may be re- Wcorecl- All law-abiding citizens have been called to assist in maintaining the peace, and as- ^as ^een 3eat for ^rom neighbouring and it has been publicly announced that QW. Conduct of the military will be specially and aUstively enquired into. [REUTEB'S TELEGRAM.] Eiv YORK, Saturday,—'A despatch from Cin- ^^&ti announces that a serious riot occurred there ^p^i'day, in consequence of the popular dis- action with the leniency of the verdict the, jury in a murder trial, the mob ^^9UIlded the gaol where some other murderers con^tle^' ^he military were called out, and compeHed finally to fire upon the rioters, «?al of whom were killed. The mob, however, ^reased in numbers and broke into the gun St/6' u'^ere ams and aminunition on the ^eswere seized, The gajl is still threatened populace, aula bitter feeling prevails •sca^*tlie military. The prisoners succeeded in tlgi from the traia while being conveyed to a Crv ring town' Wf'jNNATi, Sunday Morning.-The rioting ^fa broke out here on Friday in consequence murderer being convicted, despite raa^5"luffhtg/' only, still con- a It has, indeed, ussuiticd the proportions Vem Vo' All Friday night the disturbances *^ich °t!i and throughouL yo-itcrday the crowds the streets becoming wilder and ^ietg 10 their, excitement every hour. The jfcl ^^bers o £ the community are in a pain- h? on °v aIarm» and whst the end Qf it all* will r* ftiil t s to-predict. Several thousand of S testeirry are oowr utldcr arms> but are unable v 6 cir"° or^sr,' so determined and excited are The mob have set fire to the » ^hich has been consumed, f {u ^ith the records. They are j to burn down the other I Piagards be beeo postø "I"< Warning All criminals, gamblers, and institutes id leave the county in three days, atid not to tetilbil on pain of death. Posters have alsd bèèB issued demanding that a vigilance committee should be organised in every ward of the city. At two o'clock this morning, 2,060 meii< áffuêd with dynamite bombs, left Newport, Kentucky, on their Way heie td join the mobi Up to toid o'clock this morning tha number of persoiis killed was 25, while a hundred have been mttrg of IgfS wounded. It is feared that the loss of life will be far greater before order is restored, as every addi- tion to We fanks of the combatants only tefids to increase hostilities; goijad terrible scenes have been witiiSssed. The 6Utbreak of popular ftity excêèds anythiiig of the liiiid that has occtirred ill the States for years. The rioters prevented the firemeii froirl doing their work until the military taiiia to the assistance of the latter, firing Was kept lip by ¡ both parties, 50 rioters being killed and & ldrgS number wounded. Several 6f the police and military were wounded. The mob 6aptiired 9; cannon, but failed to obtain ammiihitioti, The police subsequently re-captured the gun and dis- persed the greater number of rioters. The Wdrst is believed to be over. Later intelligence from Cincinnati states that twenty-one of the rioters were Wotinded by the firo of the military, four sustained mortal in- juries, and one has since died. The prisoner who escaped for a time has been recaptured. He had been tried for murder, but the jury, rejecting what was considered by the public to be conclu- sive evidence of his guilt, convicted him of manslaughter only. Moreover, the prisoner himself confessed to participation in the crimo of which he was accused. The clement verdict, coupled with the fact that there were 20 other prisoners in the gaol awaiting their trial for murder, inflamed the people, and caused the mob to assemble, The action of the soldiers who were in the gaol at the time, in firing upon the people, has given rise to much indignant comment. It is admitted that the sheriff had almost succeeded in dispersing the mob with the help of the police, and the interven- tion of the military is regarded as having been unnecessary. Owing to the state of feeling against the troops, further trouble is feared, and fresh detachments of the military have been sent from Columbus and Dayton to Cincinnatti. Up to the present, however, there has been no renewal of the disturbances.

ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE'IN ISCHIA. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] ROME, Saturday.—A despatch from Casamic- ciola states that a rather violent earthquake oc- curred in the island of Ischia yesterday, the shock being especially noticeable at Serrara, Fontana, and Forio. No damage was done.

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. RENFREWSHIRE.—Mr Alexander Crum, the Liberal member for Renfrewshire, has decided to retire at the dissolution of the present Parliament. DUBLIN.—Mr Austin, J.P., has issued an ad- dress declaring that he will contest the city of Dublin in the Conservative interest at the next general election against all comers. SHOREHAM.—Sir iNValter Barell, Bart., one of the members for Shorebam, has intimated his in- tention of retiring at the end of the present Par- liament.

VISIT OF THE QUEEN TO CLAREMONT, _,r DEPARTURE OF THE PIRINCE OF WALES FOR CANNES, ARE AN GEMENTS FOR THE FUNERAL. THE LAST MOMENTS OF THE DUKE. INCIDENTS OF HIS LAST DAYS. r CÊNTRÀt NEWS TELEGREAM.] CAiWES, Sunday, 3.48 p.m.—I arrived here at six o'clock this morning with the intention of ac- companying td England the remains of the late Duke of Albany. Nothing, however, has yet been settled as regards the time of removal, and it is asserted that no definite steps will be taken until the arrival here of the Prince of Wales, who is expected to-morrow. The British colony here is overpowered with grief and astonishment. Nothing has so stirred it since Cannes obtained an existence separate from its native soil. The season has been sud- denly interrupted, and all f6tes and other amuse- ments of the community effectually stopped. As one instance of the many tributes of sympathy, I may mention the solicitude shown by the French authorities, and the readiness with which they have placed all their resources at the disposal of those whose mournful task it now is to perform the last offices for the lamented Prince. Directly after the sad event became known the military commandant offered a guard of honour for the Villa Nevada, together with his respectful sym- pathies, a thoughtful act of kindness which was appreciated. The residents not only in Cannes, but in Nice and other health-giving resorts in the South of France, have sent to the Villa Nevade tri- butes of flowers in such abundance as can only be described as overwhelming. This morning I had a long conversation with Captain Percival and Dr. Rolfe at the Villa Nevada. Both gentlemen are over- whelmed with grief. Captain Percival said the Prince had greatly benefited by his stay,; at the Villa Nevada. When he came here," con- tinued the Captain, it was merely for a five days' visit, but he stayed five weeks. His great fault was wanting to do too much in his delicate state of health. He was never quiet for long together. He would sometimes take a cruise in the bay or along the coast in our little boat, or, failing that, would join in some picnic excursion to which he had been invited. He made himself agreeable in all directions, and with all with whom he came into contact. The result was that although he appeared in splendid health, his tissues were weakened and an excess of blood was produced. He made himself in five weeks as popular as many men who have resided in Cannes for twenty years. He was universally popular, and is universally re- gretted. Captain Percival then related the circumstances in connection with the fall of his Royal Highness, much of which your local cor- respondent has already telegraphed to you The Duke," continued Captain Percival, "although suffering acute momentary pain after his fall on the steps of the Circle Natique, was not rendered unconscious, and. almost his first words to me when he saw that he would be unable to meet those whom he expected were, r Please to entertain my guests for me.' I did as he requested. After being at- tended to at the Villa Nevada, the Duke rallied completely. Ho wrote some letters, dined, and was in bright spirits; but I feared the shock, and got Dr. Royle to lie in the same room with the Duke. About midnight there was a sudden collapse. A few minutes after the hour I heard Dr Royle calling for brandy. I fetched some, and hurried into the room with it. The duke was then in great pain, but this subsided under Royle's care and attention. He grew marvellously calm as death approached, and passed away from earth lying in my arms peacefully and tranquilly. There was but one faint shudder at the close and all was over. A few moments afterwards and he looked exactly as though asleep." His Royal Highness died on the day he-wa-s to have left Cannes, and just five weeks and one day after his arrival here. Many pathetic incidents are now related of the late Duke by the two or three constant friends who were rarely absent from his side during his stay at Cannes. The Duke was at times sad. He felt that he had not a robust strength, and the thought depressed him. At rare intervals too he complained of his ill-luck. It happened that on the first day after his arrival he met with an accident in Captain. Percival's boat, the little craft being wrecked. The matter was by no means serious, but the Duke despondingly ex. claimed, "My usual fate—disaster to friends as well as to myself." On another occasion, when his Royal Highness was in a serious and reverential mood, he rose and gazed long and wistfully over the luxurious grounds before him to the deep blue sea beyond. Turning at length to Captain Percival, he said quietly, Percival, I would rather die here than anywhere else in the world." He died in that very room. I was shown the apartment to-day. It is a most pleasant room, and one that Capt. Percival himself formerly used, but gave up to his dis- tinguished guest on his arrival. The walls are hung with sporting and military pictures, a shield bearing the coat of arms of some distinguished foreigner forming a noteworthy feature. The bed which the Duke occupied is a small one, and is placed in the centre of the room. From the windows a magnificent view of the town, the bay, and the Estre Mountains is obtained. Dr. Royle, whom 1 met in this room, added little to what Captain Percival had already told me. He dwelt upon the invariable gentleness of the Prince how much be had improved since his stay here, as was apparent from his sunburnt cheeks and gaining strength. I have seen the coffin, which is of oak, and lies in the drawing-room of the house. It is covered with a pall of black velvet. The inside of the coffin is lined with white sill:. The late duke wears a purple robe, &ad. his features are placid. His orders are lying on his heart. Cap- tain Percival was anxious to have glass let in the lid of the coffin, but it is feared that decomposi- tion will be too rapid to render this desirable. The body has not been embalmed, as the duchess is opposed to such a course, but arsenic has been used outwardly to arrest decomposition. The drawing-room is literally crammed with floral tributes. One magnificent wreath was sent by Colonel Stockwell, of the 1st Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders, the Duke of Albany's own regiment. "Place it at his feet," wrote the Colonel" All the Regiment ask this." Among the wreaths already received is a choice one from the Comte de Paris, and another from Lord Kilmorey. General Da Platt and Mr Yorke called at the Villa yesterday. The guard of honour at the house is composed of men from the 111th Regiment of Infantry. They patrol the road leading to the house, and also the grounds. A special waggon has been prepared to convey the remains of his Royal Highness over the French railway lines. It is draped with crape and lined with choice flowers. It is now likely that the remains will be re- moved hence to-morrow night.. Many have tele- graphed messages of condolence to the Queen from here. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM]. CANNES, Saturday, 6 p.m.—The remains of the Duke of Albany were placed in the coffin towards noon to-day. The coffin is enclosed with a-glass cover, so that the body remains visible. The Prince is dressed in a violet robe, and wears some decorations. The face has a peaceful look, the lips slightly parted. At the foot of the coffin, which is of black velvet, with silver-plated handles, is a magnificent wreath of white camellias, sent by Mr Webb, of the Villa des Fayeres, and at the head is laid another beautiful wreath, presented by Lord Kilmorey. Besides these, numerous crosses of white roses and other flowers and gifts of different residents in Cannes are disposed about the bier..Y esterday evening the sculptor, M. de Paoli, made a plaster cast of the face of the deceased Prince. All through the day there has been a constant stream of sympathetic visitors to the Villa Ne vada, where the remains of the Prince lie, and on all sides, but especially among the English colony, the warmest expressions of regret continue to be heard. General du Plat, the Queen's equerry, is ex- pected to reach Cannes to-morrow morning, and until his arrival no final arrangements can be made as to the hour of the departure of the remains for England. It is believed, however, that they will be conveyed hence to-morrow afternoon by the train which leaves at three o'clock. [Pr.ES3 ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM] PARIS, Sunday.-The Prince of Wales readied | Boulogne by the steamer Mary Beatrice, .Captain Dane, at 12.30 this morning, after a favourable passage across the channel. After resting for rather over an hour, during which time his Royal High. ness partook of some refreshment, the prince left by the 1.43 mail for Paris. The train arrived at the Gare du Nord exactly at 5.50. Instead of going, as usual, to the Hotel Bristol, the prince drove off hurriedly across the city to the Hotel Qs, iu tiw R de Lyofl3, near the Paris, Lyon b, aud Mediterranean Raiiwoy Station, from which he was to resume his journey to Cannes. After having refreshed himself with a bath, his Royal Highness breakfasted, while his attendants transferred the luggage and secured carriages. Everything was done in the most private man- ner possible, and as the prince's visit had not been announced, there was no demonstration of any kind, only the regular officials of the cam- pany being present. His Royal Highness took his departure at 8.55, and expects to reach Cannes a few minutes before seven to-morrow morning. [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM. J WINDSOR, Sunday Morning.—Since first the mournful news arrived from Cannes, but more especially to-day when the public are freed from I their ordinary engagements of the week, the most general topic of conversation in the Royal borough is the sudden death of the Queen's youngest son. On all hands sincere sympathy is expressed for the Royal family in their sad be- reavement; and this feeling is here the more heartfelt and universal because Windsor has had exceptional opportunities for appreciating the estimable qualities of the Duke of Albany. His Royal Highness was very well known throughout the town, and all classes of the residents seem to be unanimous in their tribute to his genial and unassuming disposition. Many of the inhabitants tell how, strolling at leisure through the streets when staying at the Castle, he was ever ready with a friendly word of greeting to any passers-by with whom he happened to have even the slightest acquaintance, whilst those whom he honoured with any closer approach to friendship recognised in the young Duke one who was always ready with intelligent and sympathetic interest in any movement, charit- able, literary, or scientific, for the benefit of the townspeople. The fact that the tastes and pursuits of his Royal Highness were especially of an intellectual nature re-called to the older resi- dents the honoured memory of his father, the Prince Consort, and this feature of his character, together with the solicitude naturally caused by the Duke's delicate health, also endeared him particularly to the Queen. Having overcome more than one serious illness in his childhood and youth, there was no reason to apprehend that Prince Leopold, as he has always been most com- monly called at Windsor, would be cut off with such startling suddenness in his early man- hood, and the absence of any cause for anxiety on this account has greatly intensified the shock from the tidings of his premature and lamented death. It may be stated on high authority that it was not at all owing to any ex- ceptional reason for concern as to the state of his health that his Royal Highness went at this time to the Riviera, and it was with no surprise, but much satisfaction, that her Majesty heard that he was able to participate in the public amusements of the attractive resorts which he has recently visited. Some of those officials at the castle, who have often been in close association with the Prince, both in Scotland and abroad, remark that although liable to occasional periods of weak- ness and indisposition, the Prince was frequently able in the cricket-field, or ball-room, or in mountain climbing, to undertake exertions which could only have been expected of men of more robust constitution. At Windsor the movements of the Royal family, who are frequently seen in the town, seldom excite so much interest as in less favoured parts of the country, but in such a sad emergency as the pre- sent every item of news regarding them is dis- cussed with peculiar interest. The townspeople, like loyal subjects everywhere, are relieved to learn that the Queen bears up as well as can be expected under the trying circumstances. Her Majesty rested fairly well on Friday night, and was up betimes yesterday morning making ar- rangements for a visit which she purposed paying to her widowed daughter-in-law. The Marchioness of Eiy, for whom one of the royal carriages was in attendance at the Great Western Station, ar- rived in Windsor from London shortly after 10 o'clock, and at once drove to the Castle. Her ladyship found the Queen dejected, and filled with sorrow, but probably the less overcome by grief because her mind was at that moment occupied with sympathetic concern for the young duchess, who so much needed condolence. At eleven o'clock her Majesty, accompanied by the Marchioness, left Windsor Castle in a car- riage and four, preceded by an outrider, the Princess Beatrice following in another carriage with her lady-in-waiting. They travelled through the private drives in the slopes to Old Windsor, hence over Runnymede along Egham Causeway to Chertsey, where the horses were changed, a relay having been sent on in advance from the Royal news. After a drive of 18 miles, her Majesty arrived at Claremont House, near Esher, about half-past 12 o'clock, and there the inter- view between herself and the Duchess of Albany was, as may well be supposed, of a most affecting character. It is stated that on entering the park she was unable to restrain her tears at the sight of her departed son's desolate home. After spending the entire afternoon at Clare- mont, the Queen and Princess drove back by the same route in the evening to Windsor Castle, where they arrived about seven o'clock last even- ing. Her Majesty looked somewhat fatigued after the sorrowful journey, but feels rather better to-day, although naturally still much down- cast and distressed at the bereavement which has so quickly overtaken her home circle. There was some expectation that the Duchess of Albany might return with the Queen to Windsor, but, upon consultation, the widowed duchess did not feel herself quite equal to the change so soon after. the shock of her husband's death. Sir William Jenner, who paid a pro- fessional visit to the Castle on Friday after- noon, returned there last evening, and will'remain at Windsor till Monday. Sir Henry Ponsonby left this afternoon for London, in order to com- municate with the Prince of Wales with reference to the departure of his Royal Highness for Cannes. Colonel du Plat, Equerry to her Majesty, and the Hon. A. Yorke left London yesterday morning for the same destination, in order to make the necessary arrangements for bringing over the body of the Prince to England. According to present arrangements, the remains of the Royal Duke will be brought to Windsor on Tuesday, and are likely to be buried on Friday at the Royal mausoleum, at Frogmore, where the Prince Consort is interred. The funeral is likely to be of as private a character as possible.. Yesterday morning telegrams were received from several members of the Cabinet, enquiring as to the health of the Queen,and a reply was at once for- warded to the Prime Minister and Earl Gran- ville, stating that her Majesty was as well as could be expected. In the course of the after- noon many members of the aristocracy called at the castle to leave their cards. The Turkish, Belgian, Greek, Italian, and Chinese ambas- sadors, as well as the Danish charge d'affaires, and other representatives of continental powers, also called and wrote their names in the visitors' book at the entrance hall. Telegrams expressing sympathy and condolence were likewise received from the Emperor of Germany, the President of the French Republic, and other distinguished personages abroad. With regard to the visits of the ambassadors, it may be noted that most attention was attracted by the Chinese ambassador, the Marquis Tseng, who was attired in the characteristic costume of his country. His Excellency was accompanied by Dr. Macartney. As it happens that one of the distinguished :visitors to the Castle boro a slight resemblance to the Premier, and was muffled up as if in delicate health, the rumour quickly spread through the town that Mr Glad- stone had recovered sufficiently to come to Wind- sor. But this report was corrected even before it become generally known that the right hon. gentleman was then engaged with a cabinet meeting in his suburban retreat at Coombe Warren. At the railway station there was unusual bustle early yesterday, partly owing to idlers watching for the arrival of any visitors to the Castle, but chiefly because many ladies and gentlemen had come down from London in order to be present at a confirmation service for their sons at Eton. In Windsor the customary detachment of the Coldstream Guards marched from the barracks to mount guard at the Castle without the usual band playing an accompaniment, and preceded only by the drummer, whose drum was draped with crape. The bells of the Chapel Royal, St. George's, and the parish were tolled, not continuously, but at brief intervals, and yesterday, in further token of public mourning, many of the shops and houses in Windsor either drew down their blinds or put up several of their window shutters. WINDSOR Sunday Evening.—The special repre- sentative of the Press Association telegraphs By the advice of Sir William Jenner, the Queen went out for a drive this forenoon, and it-is satis- factory to learn that her Majesty still bears up bravely under the grief which has so suddenly overtaken herself and the Royal Family. Prince Louis of Battenberg; whoso marriage with the Princess Victoria of Hesse has been postponed on account of the bereavement, came to England from Darmstadt on Saturday, and travelled that morning to Windsor, where he arrived at 10 o'clock by the ordinary Great Western train from Paddington. His arrival at that hour was apparently unexpected, as none of the Royal carriages were in waiting at Windsor station, and .the Prince, accompanied by his equerry, walked up to the castle. The next train from London, which arrived at 20 minutes to 11, brought the Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lome, who, attended by her lady-in-waiting, at once drove to the castle, where she will probably remain for several days. The Empress Eugenie is expected to pay another visit to her Majesty to-morrow. This forenoon the Queen, accompanied by Prin- cess Beatrice, the Marchioness of Lorne, and the I members of the Royal household, attended ser- Yice in the private chapel at the castle, where I the Deaa, the Rev. Randall T. Davidson, officiated. After luncheon her Majesty took a second drive in the castle grounds. It is not now expected that the Duchess of Albany will come to Windsor till after the funeral, it not being advis- able that her Royal Highness should undergo any severe excitement in her present delicate con- dition. Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, accompanied by Prince Albert Victor, and one of the ladies-in-waiting, arrived at Windsor.during the afternoon from Marlborough House, and their Royal Highnesses were at once driven to the Castle. The Princess was clad in the. deepest mourning. Her Royal Highness Princess Chris- tian, who has been staying with the Duchess of Albany at Esher, arrived at Windsor a few minutes before six o'clock this evening, and pro- ceeded to Windsor Castle to inform the Queen of the state of the Duchess of Albany's health. The Princess afterwards drove to her residence, Cum- berland Lodge, Windsor Great Park. At all the places of worship in the Royal borough the death of the Prince was alludedto by the preachers for the day. THE WIDOWED DUCHESS. CLAREJIONT, Sunday Morning.—Before retiring to rest on Friday night, the Duchess of Albany desired Mr Collins, the master of the house, to give instructions to the gardener to cut a quan- tity of the choicest flowers in his conservatories. This having been done, the blossoms were made into a wreath, which was sent to Windsor soon after midnight by a special mounted messenger" and entrusted to the care of the Hon. A. G. Yorke, who yesterday morning proceeded to Oannes. It was the wish of the Duchess that this wreath should be placed in the coffin of her late husband before the homeward journey was com- menced. The widowed Princess retired to rest about twelve o'clock. She was completely worn out with grief and anxiety, and slept comfortably for about a couple of hours. Soon after two o'clock she awoke, but a composing draft having been administered by Dr. Izod, who remained in attendance, her Royal Highness dozed off again, • and slept until nearly nine o'clock, when she arose apparently considerably refreshed. After break- fast, which was served in her own apartment the Duchess was visited by Dr. Izod, and at the close of the interview the following bulletin was., issued :—" The Duchess of Albany has passed a good night. Tranquil, and, as well as she can be expected.—CHAS. W. IZOD; March 29, 10 a.m." During the morning the Duchess saw no one but Princess Christian. Instructions were given by her medical attendant that she must have as much quiet as possible, and all visitors were for- bidden audience save those connected with the invalid by family ties. Her Majesty the Queen arrived at Claremont in an open carriage drawn by four greys at 12.35, having driven from Wind- sor. She was accompanied by the Marchioness of EIy, and the only escort during the journey consisted of two outriders. In the village of Esher a number of mounted police and some ten or twelve extra constables were on duty, in the anticipation of the arrival of her Majesty, but at the entrance to the park there was no sign of anything unusual being about to take place. Princess Beatrice, with whom was Lady Bid- dulph, arrived in a brougham a few minutes after her Majesty. As the carriage passed through Esher, her Majesty maintained a semblance of composure, ever and anon bowing her acknow- ledgments of the respectful salutations which greeted her. But as soon as the lodge gates ap- peared in view, grief gained the mastery, and, burying her .face in her pocket handkerchief, she burst into tears. Her Majesty's was received at the ducal mansion by the Princess Christian, and here again her composure gave way, as recollec- tions of past visits came to her mind. After a short interval spent in the apartment permanently devoted to her use, the Queen, accompanied by Princess Beatrice, who had reached CJaremont, meanwhile repaired to the rooms of the bereaved Duchess. The meeting between the Queen and her widowed daughter-in-law was very touching, and the interview was protracted considerably beyond the length originally intended. Luncheon was served in the Duchess's apartment, and the royal relatives remained in con- versation for nearly two hours afterwards. Her Majesty was eager to induce the Duchess to accompany her back to Windsor, but this course was absolutely forbidden by Dr Izod, who paid a visit to his patient shortly after the Queen's arrival. He informed her Majesty that although under the present conditions no apprehensions need be entertained respecting the Duchess, yet, if the proposed step was taken he would not be answerable for the consequences in his patient's then delicate state of health. Her Majesty was therefore reluctantly compelled to abandon the idea. The royal party left Claremont at five minutes to five. Ten miuutes later the Prince and Princess of Wales arrived, having travelled to Esher by the 4.20 train from Waterloo. It had been understood there that their Royal High- nesses would not reach Claremont until somewhat later in the evening, and, In the absence of any provision to convey them from the station to the royal residence, they were obliged to bire a public conveyance. Mrs Gladstone drove otarfrom Coombe Warren in the afternoon, and expressed a wish to see the Duchess, but on being iufcrmed that the bereaved lady was closeted with the Queen, she contented herself with leaving a written message. During the whole of the day both Mr Collins and the Princess Christian were busily engaged acknow- ledging sympathetic messages which have poured in upon Princess Helene from all parts of the world. On Friday night several additional operators pro ceeded to Esher, the telegraph office being kept open until midnight for the convenience of the ducal household, and all day on Saturday the flow of telegrams continued without intermission. In addition to all the prin- cipal representatives of the British nobility, the Empress of Germany and members of most of the other Royal families in Europe have tele- graphed their condolences and received acknow- ledgments in suitable terms. The number of callers anxious for information concerning the condition of the Duchess has also been abnormally large, and on Saturday several pages of the visitors' book at the lodge (where the bulletins were to be seen) were covered with autographs of friends and acquaintances, some of whom drove long distances to perform this mark of esteem. Amongst those who called or sent to enquire were Lady Foley, the Countess of Love- lace. the Netherlands Minister, the Countess of Norbury, Lady Margaret Jenkins, Mrs Gardner Englehart, Lady McGregor, the Hon. Mrs William Law, the Dowager Countess of Elles- mere, Mr Matthew Arnold, Lieut.-Col. Terry, Captain Terry, Major Terry, the Rev. Sir Edward Graham Moon, General Sir E. Selby Smythe, the Hon. and Rev, T William Petre, Miss Eastwood, Mr T. W. lindal, Mrs Ince Rosby, Mr William; Payne, Mrs E. Walker, Mrs Charles Clarke, Mrs Alfred Bovill, Mrs H. Dowson, Mrs A. F. Perkins, Mra Wills, Mrs Fred Hall, Mrs Lawford, Mr Blythe, Mrs Fere, Mrs H. Rorko, etc.. CLAREMONT, Sunday Evening.—The 1 rincess of Waldeck and Pyxmont arrived here at 10 o'clock this morning, and Princess Christian left for town two hours later. The Queen of the Netherlands will reach Esher about eleven o'clock to-morrow morning. Mr Collins left for Windsor at an early hour. In the village of Esher the Union Jack from the flagstaff in the main street still floats half-mast high, and in many other ways the grief of the in- habitants is indicated. The services at the parish church have been conducted with special reference to the demise of the Prince, the bmldint" being draped with black crape looped with flowers. The vicar, the Rev. Mr Warren, who preached at the morning service, took for his text St John viii.,24, He that heareth my word and believetli in Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death into life." During her visit to Claremont yesterday the Queen bad an interview with Mr Williamson, who submitted to her the plaster cast of the in- fant daughter of the Duke of Albany, the model- ling of which had been done in a great measure in the presence of his Royal Highness at the sculptor's study in the village. The cast represents the child reclining in a semi-nude condition upon a bearskin hearthrug. The head of the flgure rests upon a footstool, and the child is gazing upwards. Upon the footstool is the word "Leopold." As it has been the object to represent the infant in its most natural attitude, the modelling has- recently been done at Claremont, where the baby could roll about the carpet, free from the somewhat strange surroundings of the studio. The figure was intended by the Duchess as a birthday present to the Duke. Mr Williamson also showed her Majesty the bust of the late Prince, for which sittinars were given pnor to his departure for Cannes. The Queen was much pleased with both models. # The telegraph office has again been busily occu- pied to-day, transmitting messages to and from the ducal mansion, and a large number of persons have called at the lodge to make inquiries as to the state of the duchess, in addition to many friends and acquaintances from the vicinity, whose names appear in the visitors book. The German and French ambassadors called to-day, and Dr. Izod visited the princess again later in the day, and found his patient considerably im- proved. She has not, however, taken any out- door exercise since the arrival of the terrible tidings, and it is improbable that she will venture out for some days. THE CAUSE OF DEATH. In reference to the melancholy circumstances attending the death of Prince Leopold, no fuller details have yet been received at Claremont, and it is believed that Dr Royle has purposely post- poned any communication ou the subject until he can make it personally to the Duchess. Dr Izod, who has had every opportunity of studying the constitution of the deceased Duke, thinks it by no means improbable that the epileptic fit which carried off his Royal Highness was the result of the accident of Thursday night. It is thought by some that the accident was the first result of a series of epileptic attacks, in. creasing in intensity, but Dr. Izod affirms that the chronic weakness of his Royal Highness's knee was frequently the cause of similar mishaps. He is of opinion that in falling the Prince rup- tured a small vessel in the brain. This would cause a violent local irritation, which, in a patient or his temperament, would inevitably lead to convulsions. It has been the custom of the Duke to write both to his mother and his wife every day since he left England, and the Duchess has several times remarked of late that she feared her husband was overtaxing his strengih. As evidence of the manner in whieh the late Duke was regarded by his retainers, the following incident is worth recording. It appears j that the head gardener at Claremont iq very proud of his early potatoes and French beans. This year his favourite vegetables are unusually forward, and he had been congratulating himself the day before the receipt of the sad news that he would be able to place the first dish of new potatoes before the prince on his return to Claremont on Tuesday, The Priucess of Waldeck and Pyrmont, the mother of the Duchess, will arrive at Clare- mont to-day, and the Queen of the Nether- lands, her sister, is expected to-morrow. THE PRINCE OF WALES'S DEPARTURE FOR CANNES. It had been reported earlier in the day that the Prince and Princess intended to visit the Duchess of Albany at Claremont during the afternoon, and soon after four they drove to the Waterloo Station and travelled unattended to Esher, from whence they proceeded to Claremont. The meeting between the illustrious relatives was of a very painful nature, and both the Prince and Princess were greatly affected. It was nearly eight o'clock when the return journey was accom- plished and Marlborough House again reached. Despite the harassing time through which he had passed, the Prince immediately commenced to prepare himself for even a still more trying ordeal than that through which he had passed during the interview with the bereaved duchess. He had determined to start for Cannes that same night by a special train leaving Charing Cross at nine o'clock, with a view to accompanying back to England the mortal remains of his dead brother. This afforded considerably less than an hour's interval for rest. At ten minutes to nine, after taking an affectionate adieu of the Princess and his children, he entered his carriage, accom- panied only by Colonel Ellis, his equerry in waiting, and drove straight to Charing Cross. There had been a rumour prevalent that it was the intention of the Prince to proceed to Cannes. The time of his Royal Highness's departure, how- ever, was kept so close a secret that even the staff at *he station, with the exception of one or two of the company's chief officials, were unaware of the nature of the arrangements. The erection, though, of barriers at the station shortly before nine, and the laying down of some red carpet on one of the departure platforms soon afforded the quick-witted public a clue to the royal movements. A crowd began rapidly to collect both without and inside the side the sta- tion, and when his Royal Highness arrived, he had to pass through lines of spectators, who pre- served a silent and respectful demeanour well becoming so sad an occasion. It was exactly nine o'clock when the royal carriage drove into the station. On alighting, the prince was received by Mr Myles Fenton, the general manager of the line, and Mr Grimsteed, the station master, with both of whom he shook hands, and then entered the saloon carriage with Colonel Ellis. As the train started, those who were on the platform silently raised their hats, and their salutation was again and again acknowledged by his Royal High- ness. The Prince, who looked somewhat fatigued and careworn, wore a long thick ulster and low hat in which to face the night's journev. In addi- tion to Col. Ellis, the party included Mr Kanne, her Majesty's director of journeys. SYMPATHY IN FOREIGN COURTS. (NEUTER'S TELEGRAM, ) • DARMSTADT, Saturday.-rn consequence of the death of the Duke of Albany, the wedding of Princess Victoria and Prince Louis of Battenberg has been postponed.. The court has been ordered to go into mourning until April 26th. THE HAGUE, Saturday.—The Queen of Holland, who is the sister of the Duchess of Albany, leaves this evening for London, via Flushing. BERLIN^ Saturday.—Orders have been given for the court to go into mourning for a fortnight, commencing to-day, on account of the death of the Duke of Albany. PARIS, Saturday.—To-day's journals express regret at the death of the Duke of Albany. Im- mediately on receiving the news of the Prince's death President Grevy despatched a telegram of condolence to Queen Victoria. Mr Morton, the United States Minister, has paid a visit of condolence to Lord Lyons on the occasion of the death of the Duke of Albany. The banquet which was to have been given at the U nited States Legation this evening has been postponed. • OTTAWA, Saturday.—The news of the death of the Duke of Albany has been received with pro- found regret in Canada, and deep sympathy is felt for Queen Victoria throughout the Dominion. ST. PETERSBURG, Saturday.—Referring to the sudden death of the Duke of Albany, the Journal de St. Pelersbourg to-day says:—"In the first moments of sorrow such as this relief can only be sought in submission to the decrees of Providence, but the bonndless love with which Queen Victoria is surrounded by her children, the attachment of the entire English nation, and the veneration felt for her Majesty throughout the world, will help to console the afflicted mother." AMSTERDAM,. Saturday.-—Several papers pub- lish articles this morning expressing deep sym- pathy on account of the sudden death of the Duke of Albany.. They recall the happy circumstances of his Royal Highness's marriage with Princess. Helene of Waldeck-Pyrmont, sister of the Queen of the Netherlands, and declare that the Dutch nation profoundly shares the grief now felt by th august mother and afflicted wife of the deceased Prince. [EXCHANGE COMPANY'S TELEGRAM.] PARIS, Saturday.—A second edition of the Morning News publishes a telegram from Cannep, which states that after luncheon the Prince com- plained of pain in one of his legs, and while as- cending the staircase was seized with giddiness and fell, striking bis head against the balusters, He soon recovered from the shock, however, and after dinner retired to his bedroom, apparently in good spirits. Towards midnight he again com- plained of pains in his limbs and giddiness,, and at two o'clock became unconscious, and being seized with a fit died at half-past two. THE FUNERAL. The body of the late Duke of Albany will pro- bably arrive at Windsor on Tuesday evening, and will be received at the station by a Field Mar- shalls Guard of the Royal Horse Guards Blue, who will accompany the remains to the Castle. The body will there be deposited until the funeral". which will take place on Friday, at noon, and will be of a private character. The cortege will leave the castle by way of the grand staircase, passing along the slopes to Frogmore, a distance of three quarters of a mile, by the same route by which the Prince Consort's body was removed for interment. The service at the mausoleum will be a choral one, the choir of St George's Chapel being in attend- ance. The dean and canons of Windsor will be present, and tho service will probably be con- ducted by the dean, the Rev. Randall T. Davidson. Beneath the great sarcophagus mausoleum is a vault, round which are disposed the openings of nine niches made for the reception of the bodies of the members of the Royal family, and in one of these the coffin containing the. prince's remains will be placed. It has now been definitely arranged that the route by which the body of the deceased Prince will be conveyed to England will be through Cher- bourg, to which place it will be conveyed by special train. A special steamer will then bring it over the Channel to Portsmouth, and thence the Royal corpse will be carried over the London and South-Western Company's line- to Basing-- stoke, and then transferred to the Great Western system for Windsor. The Marquis of Lome arrived at Windsor by the same train this evening as that by which H.R.H. Princess Christian came, and he walked unattended up to Cumberland Lodge. The Princess of Wales and Prince Albert Victor left Windsor for London by a special train this even- ing, after remaining two and a half hours with her Majesty at the Castle.

PULPIT REFERENCES IN SOUTH WALES. r.- ¡ .t .CARDIFF. References to the sudden death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany were made at many of the churches and chapels throughout the town on Sunday. RT. JOHN'S CHURCH. The Rev. C. J. Thompson, vicar of St. John's, preaching at this church on Sunday ^evening, from the 47th verse of the 8th chapter of St. John, Christ and His rejec- tors," remarked that for all time Christ repre- sented the truth. He represented whatever was good and noble—whatever concerned the good and welfare of the many and the weak, rather than the interest of the privileged and the strong. Continuing, the preacher said :—An illustrious example of this Christ-like character, it is not too much to say, is presented by him whom we have but recently lost. We all think at this present time of the special occur- rence by which another gap has been made in the goodly band of princes that. surround the Sovereign's throne. Among them all Leopold seemed most like hi3 father none in so great a degree as he possessed his father's excellencies and developed his father's gifts. He seemed destined to supply his father's place in the national esti- mation and the national life. We lament him alike for the promise that he gave and the work that lie had done. Now that he has gone, as Christian people we are specially thankful for what we knew of his religious character and for his personal worth. It is a grand thing to have a prince personally devout, of un- blemished moral character,and of right royal loyalty to the National Church. Never has it been of greater moment that the Throne should be stayed on the support of all that is best and purest and most religious in the nation's life. A high-minded Christian people have a, right to expect from its princes lives of pure and reproachless manhood. Their lives are to be an example and an encou ragemeut to others their conduct is to show that it is possible to be good as well as great to be chaste in life and humble in spirit, though in cir- cumstances where such virtues find it hard to thrive. It is because Prince Leopold lived so worthily amid the splendours and fascinations of the greatest earthly throne that he was held in such deep respect by the people of England-not the England of social and political clubs, not the England of frivolity and fashion, but the England of earnest faith and honest effort, the England of pure and happy homes, the England with enthu- siastic work forman and belief inhis nobledestiny. It was because of this that Prince Leopold was looked to as a leader to be followed, as the hope of a brighter and dawning day. Heavy sorrows indeed bow down the heart of his widowed mother, and even more crushingly it may be the heart of his widowed wife-so happy they were in their short married career, she so recently a mother and so soon a widow. Yet this solace sweetens even their bitter experience, that the Sovereign and her people are bound the closer together in a tie of living sympathy by ths bond of a common suffering and a common loss. A people sorrows and weeps to-day with that stricken family and the sorrowing Queen. BETHANY CHAPEL, ST. MARY-STREET. Special prayer was offered at both services in behalf of the Queen and the Duchess of Albany and the Royal Family. Before the morning sermon, the Rev. W. E, Winks spoke as follows: I cannot allow this day and these services to pass by without speaking of the great sorrow which has befallen our Royal Family. The sudden death of the youngest son of our Queen plunges her Ma- jesty once more into the midst of grief and mourning. Now the Duke of Albany has been suddenly snatched awsy, after giving rare promise by his uncommon intelligence, studious habits, and earnest desire to tread in his father's footstep.?, of a life of public usefulness, which would, doubt- less, had it been spared, have secured the increas- ing respect of the people of this country. There are none amongst us who will not feel deap sym- pathy and sorrow for the young wife and mother, the princess who came from a foreign court and a foreign land to live among strangers only two yers ago. In the midst of her vast hopes as a wife and mother she has had to bear the terrible words, "Behold I take away the desire of thine eyes with a stroke." TKEDEGARVILI.E BAPTIST CHURCH. Here the Rev, A. Tilly preached with special reference to the event. His text was Jeremiah 9th, and the 21st verse, "For death is entered into our palaces." After referring to the obligation which rested upon public teachers taking advantage of passing events to convey religious instruction to their hearers, he gave a brief reference to the Prince's life, character, and his sudden and almost tragical death. He then spoke of the sensation which the news of the event had occasioned, not only throughout this country, but throughout the world, wherever, in fact, the wires of the telegraph were carried. Now all thoughts would first turn in deep sympathy to the Queen, who was ever so ready to comfort others whea in trouble, and would herself be comforted by her affectionate sympathy and earnest prayers of her people. Next to her, and in a yet more tender way the thoughts of all would revert to the young Duchess at Claremont, so recently a bride and now so soon a widow. The preacher then noticed some of the lessons suggested by the text, and illustrated by the sad event. First some would, perhaps, ask why we take notice of death entering the palace more than its entering the cottage, seeing that it is the same event in every case. The reply was that though the same event to the victim, and to the imme- diate circle of mourners, in the case of its enter- ing the palace, especially of Royalty, that circle was so much greater, and death becomes a public event-that we involuntarily contrast the visible height from which the victim of death has been struck down. We look.at the' rank, wealth, the opportunities for pleasure, and usefulness pos- sessed while living, and, comparing with them the helplessness and corruption of death, the con- trast is the more touching. This sad event re- minds us of the absolute impartiality of death. If he could have been made. to pause by any cir- circumstances, there was that in the rank, char- acter, youth, brilliancy- of prospects, both of enjoyment and usefulness of the prince that would have made him pause. The event reminded us that nothing earthly, not even the richest treasury of the world, could be the proper portion of man, and it should lead us to moderate the desire for earthly good, and make us earnestly to seek the things that are-" not seen but eternal." The Scripture lesson and the hymns were selected with reference to the mournful occasion, and earnest prayer was presented for the Queen, the Duchess of Albany, and all the Royal family, ^HE ART EXHIBITION. J At the art exhibition in the Public Hall, Queen- street on Saturday night, Mr Thomas, addressing the audience from the platform, said the directors thought it was desirable that some notice should be taken of the illustrious prince who bad just passed away, and therefore the Dead March would be played upon the organ. The solemn piece was impressively rendered by Mr Fisher. At the Presbyterian Church the Rev J. D. Watters made reference to the sad event in the prayers. The church was funereally draped, and the organist, as the congregation retired in the morning, played the "Dead March in Saul. At the Broadway Wesleyan Chapel the Rev L. Barley dwelt in prayer upon the death of the Duke. At the close of the service Handel's II Dead March" was played. At the Roath Wesleyan Chapel the Rev J. C. Lidgett, M.A., preached in the morning, but made reference to the death only in the prayers, the reference remarking upon the pure life of the Prince, and expressing the hope that his example would be an incitement to godly living in others. At St Mary's Church the Vicar alluded to the sudden'deatb of the prince in mournful terms. The pulpit, the reading desk, and the organ loft at St Stephen's Church were draped in black, and the Rev. A. G. Russell referred to the death of the Duke of Albany at both the morning and the evening services. At Great Frederick-street' Chapel the Rev. Cynddylan Jones paid a tribute to the memory of the departed prince. Prior to commencing his sermon on Sunday morning, at St Andrew's Church, the Rev. C. J. Thompson referred to the death of Prince Leopold as an event that had filled the country with the deepest sorrow. As the congregation were leaving, Mr Fisher, who presided at the organ, played the Dead March," in Saul. AtRoath Church and at St German's the "Dead March was played,

RUMOURED DEATH OF MR GLADSTONE. EXCITEMENT AT CARMARTHEN. Our Carmarthen reporter writesThe in- habitants of this town had scarcely realized the sad death of the Duke of Albany, the announce- ment of which in the papers, on Saturday morning, came with a great shock, when a new. consternation was sprung t upon them by an apparently well-authenticated state- ment that Mr Gladstone was dead. This startling inteligence was given to the public from a tele- gram received by Mr J. Hoyes Barker from bis brother in London, a copy of which was taken to the reading-room of the Literary Institution in King-street by one of Mr Barkers's clerks, who stated that the original might be seen witn Mr Barker. This document read as follows':— Copy. Received 12.58, Saturday, 29 March. From G. R. Barker, Cheapside, to J. H, Barker, .solicitor, Carmarthen. Poor old Gladstone has departed." -The telegram having been communicated to all the persons then in the reading-room, it was placed in one of the windows; and soon attracted a large and increasing crowd, to whom the news was a great surprise and also a great shock, In order to, if possible, set the public mind at rest, your representative wired to the Cardiff chief office of the South Wales- Daily News at 1.30 p.m., stating the rumour and enquiring as to its truth. At 2.25 a-welcome telegram waff received to the effect that the rumour had no foundation, and a cheer went rip, and forthwith expressions of heart- felt satisfaction and -rejoicing become as general as those of an opposite character who had been on men's lips for a previous hour and a half. Later in the afternoon the excitement was in part revived by a telegram received by a Captain Thomas from the Chelsea Conservative Association, which, in answer, it is presumed, to an-enquiry whether Mr Gladstone was dead, said Yes," and then added that the Duke of Albany was also dead. At 3.40 Mr J. H. Baker received another telegram from his brother, Mr G. R. Barker, which read—"The report of Mr Gladstone's death is now contradicted." This had the effect of generally removing all doubts and alying all anxiety in the town. SCARE AT PONTYPRIDD., Great excitement was produced in the neigh- bourhood of Pontypridd on Saturday night by a rumour which had gone abroad in all directions that Mr Gladstone was dead. The conster- nation produced was indeed indescribable, and visitors from Cardiff were besieged by enquirers. The fact, however, that no telegram announcing the presumed calamity had been received from the South Wales Daily News office, and that no such intimation either had been seen posted up at the Cardiff offices of the paper reassured persons. Still it was long ere the apprehensions of the com- munity wholly subsided.

NEWPORT. ACCIDENT.—Mr H. D. Yoratb, son of Mr Yorath, of the Cambrian Brewery, was thrown from his horse whilst following the hounds, and sustained a fracture of the collar bone. RICK ON FIRE.-On Saturday a hay-rick, the property of Mr David Harrhy, situated in a field at Gold Tops, was discovered to be on fire. The police reel, manned by a number of members of the force, was speedily on the spot, and succeeded in saving two other ricks erected near. CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL BOARD.—At the last meeting of the members of this board, Mr J. Bladon presiding, it was stated that as a result of increased atteution to the Liswerry district, the average attendance for the past month was 135, as compared with 90 in the corresponding month of 1883. No application had been received for the post of assistant master at Maindee Schools, and the clerk was directed to advertise again.—Mr Swanton proposed, and Mr Hill seconded the adoption of a petition in favour of closmg public- houses on Sunday but ultimately the petition was allowed to lie on the table. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meeting of the members of this board, held at the work- house on Saturday, Mr Hillier, one of the vice- chairmen, presiding, the clerk reported that the Local Government Board had issued an order for tbe filling up of the vacancy caused by the retire- ment of Mr D. Jones, the guardian for Penhow. The necessary steps would forthwith be taken. The same board wrote requiring certain altera- tions to be made in connection with the plan for the additional cells at the house of refuge, and the matter was referred to the committee.-The master's statistics showed that there were 281 inmates under his charge, including 67 sick, against 255 for the corresponding week of last year. In Caerleon Industrial Schools there were 202 children beiner cared for and trained, against 193 for the same period of 1883. LAUNCH OF A STEAMER.—Another iron steamer, of 540 tons measurement, was launched on Satur- day from the yard of the Usk Shipbuilding Com- pany. The new craft, which was named the Dora Ewing, has been built to the order of the Cornubia Steamship Company, Cardiff, and is intended principally for the coasting trade. She is 152 feet in length, by 25 feet and 11 feet 6 inches, and will be fitted with boilers constructed by the Dumfries Engineering Company, Cardiff, which firm will also carry out other work requir- ing to be done to fit the Dora Ewing for sea. She is classed 100 A 1., and her engines are to be com- pound, of 60 horse-power, with a 24 inch stroke. After the launch, which was witnessed by a large number of persons, a luncheon'was partaken of at the Queen's HoteL Another steamer, in course of construction at the same yard, will soon be ready for launching and preparations are in pro- gress to lay down another on the stocks vacated by the Dora Ewing. THEFT FROM A PUBLIC-HOUSE.-At Newport county police-court on Saturday, William Bod drill ana John Watkins, canal iPPfttraw, were charged with stealing a q-wntitv of pr.»viM„i» belonging to a labourer naui'i i John White. Between liino and ten o'clock on !S iturday nhW-fc the 22nd inst., the prosecutor, who h;\d been marketing at Newport, on his way home visited the Rising Sua public-house, Cefn, and placed big bundle on the settle. The prisoners were in tho same room drinking, and after they had left he missed his belongings. Some of the groceries were afterwards found on the canal boat of which IVatkins had charge. Watkins, against whom there were two prior convictions, was sentenced to two months' hard labour and Boddrill, who is but a lad, was let off with 14 days' imprisonment.

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THE GOVER NM ENT A N D THE RAILWAY PASSENGER DUTY. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, on Saturday, again replying to a deputation in favour of the repeal of the railway passenger duty, admitted that repeal would be beneficial to third-class passengers, but doubted whether it would benefit other classes. He declined.to give any pledge to deal with the matter in his forthcoming financial proposals.]

DEFEAT OF GORDON'S TROOPS. [CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM. ] CAIRO, Sunday Night.—A telegram has been ved from General Gordon, dated from Khar- tum, On the 18th the detachment of Bashi proceeded to theeasrtv/ardof the Blue Nile. On the 17th they behaved disgracefully when they Saw the rebels before them, and bolted in a body, leaving two of their guns on the ground. This Clay prevent General Gordon at present attacking the rebels. News has also been received up to a late date from Obeid. The Mahdi's affairs were then reported to be going badly, and his power and influence diminishing fast. pc WESTERN MORNTNG NEWS" TELEGRAM.] *CAIRO, Sunday, 8.45 p.m.—By the repair of the telegraph line from Berber to Old Dongola we Jssterday were enabled to receive news that had Cached Berber from General Gordon dated the inst On the previous day an Egyptian J°fce including two guna and 2,000 Bashi-Bazouks • Khartoum and proceeded in the direction of ttalfiyah to attack^ a body of the rebels reported s?' have gathered there. Before arriving at Halfi- however, the rebels, who were in very much numbers, attacked Gordon's force and H^ickly drove them back, and completely defeated The two guns and ammunition were taken °y the rebels, 200 Bashi-Bazouks were left dead JJ the field, and a large number were wounded. Bashi-Bazouks fied from the rebels Panic-stricken, and returned to Khartoum. General Gordon* on the 17th reports that. he 8.tld the garrison were safe at Khartoum, that Stoviaions were still coming in from the conntry, they were in no immediate danger of attack. *he opinion of the chief military officers at Cairo is that the defeat is very/serious, not only in its im- ^diate results, Uu^ as causing the complication what may be called the political position. "It c thought by those bBst able to judge to rende Gordon's position very acute. Very great regret has been felt by all classes *ere at the news of the death of the Duke of Albany, General Stephenson has issued a general Qrder notifying the -^mourning to be worn by The general also has cancelled invita-. lons that had been sent out for a large official The immediate return of General ra.ham's force has now been finally decided upon d instructions given accordingly. OWFRVL,R TELEGRAM. ) 2.10 p.m.—News has been received hero efEect that General Gordon made a sortie j £ 0Ca Khartoum, butthat in consoquence of the ^Pptian soldiers being seized with a panic and to flight he was compelled to fall back n and re-enter Khartoum,

FRANCE AND CHINA. FIGHTING IN TONQUIN. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] Saturday.—M. Faure, Under-Secretary M'li Ministry of Marine, has written to Genera juot, requesting liim to appoint a special com- ^sion to make a collection of Tonquin products j d also of Tonquin ^articles manufactured from Ofeign products, to be sent to Paris. _■ inai^ Tonquin brought a copy'of of the day to the army, issued by General jillot, the text of which is as follows:—" Goneral 'Hot, on assuming the chief command in Ton- ^n, commends the native population to the pio- *?°lion of the troop?, who are enjoined to show z*emency towards their conquered enemy." Millot at the same time issued a procla- mation to the people of Tonquin declaring that .had come to deliver them from bandits, to P them in reorganising the administration, to kake, a fair settlement in the matter or taxation, j, SjCT,re '•hem liberty to work and trade, and «er them free and prosperous. ["TIMES" TELEGRAM.] ^-THAI-NGUYEN, March 20.—I have accompanied ^cneral Briere for eightdays through the country. the 16lli an assault was made on the citadel w.. cnte, a small but formidable post twenty-five r'°rth of Bac Ninh. The French troops tioeare1 the country to the east and then to the Phubinh was evacuated yesterday. At ^"Nguyen the enemy advanced to the attack 1 tanners at their head, showing that all the were Thick Flags, The place was captured th an hour. It is situated on the very verge of Hj6, mountains of Chinese Caobank. The de- peasants are beheading stragglers. The 'Auxiliaries entered into both citadels. In «rst the uniforms of Canton troops were re- j^Sn^sed in the attack ou Thangk-hoa. The forts r,-Ve been dismantled and evacuated. Heavy have set in.

THE CANADIAN WHEAT CROP. [RETTTER'S TELEGRAM.] TORONTO, Friday.—Reports received from all parts of Ontario testify to the splendid condition of the winter wheat crop. Farming prospects are 100 per cent more favourable than at this time last year. In the north-western territories ploughing and seeding have commenced, and farming operations generally are two week's in advance of Western Illinois,

THE EARL OF CARNARVON ON THE GOVERNMENT. The Earl of Carnarvon, speaking at the inauguration of the City Constitutional Club on Saturday, said the present Government had been four years in office, and the result of their policy had been, in Ireland, the unequivocal hatred of themselves by the whole Irish people. They had involved themselves through a peace Government in war, and they had failed in the conduct of public business. A dissolution might arise on the Franchise Bill, on the Shipping Bill, or any other question of greater or less importance. It therefore behoved Conservatives to be ready, organised, and united.

GREAT FIRE IN DUBLIN. On Sunday at noon an extensive fire broke out at the North Wall, Dublin, in the stores of Messrs Beckett and Co., oil merchants. Owing to the inflammable nature of the goods and the high wind which prevailed at the time the brigade were almost powerless, and the flames spread rapidly and extended to some of the offices of Messrs T. and O. Martin, timber merchants. After several hours the fire burnt itself out, but after some time burst out again, havingTeached a fresh supply of paraffin which was in the place, and it is expected it will continue now for a couple of days. The damage already done amounts to several thousand pounds, and is fully covered by insurance. Nine o'clock.—The fire still continues to rage, and fears are beginning to be entertained that it will extend to a powder magazine which is in the loeality.

MR GLADSTONE'S HEALTH. Mr Gladstone retired on Saturday night in amuch better state of health than he has been for the last fortnight. He slept well, and on Sunday morning, after breakfasting in bed, stated that he felt much improved. About two o'clock in the afternoon he walked out with Mrs Gladstone and Mr Currie, and was shown over the orangery and greenhouses. The walk was continued for over half-an-hour, and the Premier, while looking very pale, moved about the grounds with his usual elastic step. The hoarseness of his voice was not so apparent wlien he spoke; the cough was much better, and his health generally appeared to have made most satisfactory progress. Sir Andrew Clark visited the Premier shortly after six p.m., and remained about half an hour. Arrange- ments have been made for Mr Gladstone arriving in Downing-street about 1.30 p.m. to- day (Monday). He will thus obtain a couple of hours' rest prior to proceeding to the House of Commons, which he will leave again imme- diately after he has moved a vote of sympathy with the Queen and the Duchess of Albany. On inquiry late on Sunday night at Coombe Warren, the representative of the Press Association was informed that Mr Gladstone felt stronger and better, and was improving rapidly.

GREAT FIRE AT AN HOSPITAL. NARROW ESCAPE OF INMATES. Another great fire in a public institution took place on Saturday night in the neighbourhood of Manchester. On Friday night a block of build- ings, joining part of the City Gaol, was destroyed, and on Saturday night from, as it is supposed, a similar cause—an overheated flue-one of the pavilions of the Hope, Hospital, the pauper hos- pital of the Salford Union. The hospital stands on high ground at Hope, and consists of eight separate pavilions, built at a cost of £ 60,000, to accommodate 800 patients, and was opened only two years ago. The fire was first noticed about half-past six in the B Pavilion, in which ward the most serious medical and surgical female cases are treated. At first nothing more than an ordinary chimney fire was feared, but whilst this was being attended to, a fierce blaze showed itself through a ventilator and a crack in the ceiling. The roof had actually fallen in, and being consumed before the brigade arrived. Meanwhile the hospital staff, nurses, and attendants, assisted by gentlemen residing in the neighbourhood, had with great courage, cool- ness, and patience been rescuing -the inmates. The nurses worked splendidly and with remark- able calmness and tact. Within half an hour all the patients, some of whom had been bed- ridden for years, were got out of the building, and only just; in time, for the last case had only just been rescued when the whole of the burning roof fell in with a fearful crash. In the pavilion, right and left, weie on one side a large number of sick children, on the other a hundred female imbeciles, many of them paralytic,and the fire having attained most alarming proportions, it was thought prudent to clear out these pavilions also. It was fortunate there was no wind blow- ing at the time or the sparks might have been carried to and set on fire other pavilions, as it was only after working fully three and a half hours the brigade got the mastery. It is supposed the fire is dne to a beam or other wooden supports near the chimney having taken fire from the heat of the flue or chimney. Both building and con- t,An h1 UTI" "ror1 I

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MUNICIPAL MEETING AT NEWPORT. THE VACANCY IN THE NORTH WARD. A meeting of the ratepayers of the North Ward was held at the Victoria-hall, Newport, on Saturday evening, to promote the return of Mr Samuel Batchelor, the Liberal candidate, for the North Ward. Mi J. Moses presided, and was supported by Mr Batchelor, Councillors G. A. Da vies, T. J ones, and A. R. Bear; Messrs E. Grove, E. H. Llewellyn, T. M. Bailhache, &e. There was a good attendance. The chairman in introducing Mr Batchelor, said he was a gentle- man well known to all as being connected in a large way with the trade of the port. He was al&o a gentleman of position, character, and ability, and one who would serve the ratepayers well if returned to the council. He understood that there was another candidate in the field. Without in- tending to say anything in his disparagement, he did not think that the gentleman he re- ferred to compared favourably with their candidate, and he thought on Wednesday next he would find it out. Mr Batchelor was first in the field, and seeing he was so eligible a candidate, and considering also the result of re- cent elections in the North Ward, be thought his return should not have been opposed.—Mr Batchelor then spoke. At the outset he made a graceful allusion to the worth of the late repre- sentative (Mr S. Goss), and then, after explaining the reticence he felt and expressed at coming for- ward, spoke of the rise and progress of Newport, of the development of the iron shipbuilding trade, and in this connection of the construction by his late brother of the Cinderella, the first iron ship built at Newport. The speaker also ad verted to the way way in which, although possessing re- markable advantages, the progress of the town and port was retarded and hampered by the inimical system of short leases. At Maindee and Goldtops, where there was freehold tenure, a bet- ter class of house property was to be found, be- cause in those places men felt that they had a hold, whilst the meaner houses to be seen in the direction of the Alexandra Dock was because the leases were short. He hoped the time was soon coming when there would be some changes in the law with regard to land tenure. —Mr ? E, Grove proposed That this meeting considers Mr S, Batchelor a fit and pro- per person to represent the North Ward in the town council, and pledges itself to use every legiti- mate means to secure his return on Wednesday." —The resolution was duly seconded and carried.

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CARDIFF. CARDIFF URBAN SANITARY REPORT.—Week ending March 29:h, 1884-.—Births, 86—rate per 1,000 inhabitants, 48'0; deaths, 39-rate, 217; deaths from the seven chief zymotic diseases, 2- rate, 1*1 scarlatina., 1; fever, 1. Thermometer, mean degrees, 43*3. Estimated population, 93,132 —H. J. PAINE, Medical Officer of Health. THE _ŒF VALE SHEDS, CATHAYS.—The new running sheds for the Taff Vale Railway, which were commenced about two years since, were completed last week, and on Sunday a long pro- cession of locomotives left the running sheds at the docks, and took up their positio-ns in the new sheds. In future the journey for the mineral trains will commence and terminate at the new sheds. The coal trains will be left at the new sidings, whence they will be transferred to the docks by pilot engines. FINE ART EXHIBITION.—The attendance at the exhibition on Saturday evening was tolerably good. A very excellent good programme of vocal and instrumental music had been arranged. Miss Keturah Evans sang "When the heart is young" and "Not for ever" with much taste, but her best effort was in the song Loved and Saved." Miss Ada Abbott, who possesses a good contralto voice, sang Dow:1 the long avenue" and Wait till the clouds roll by," and received a well-merited encore. Mr Illtyd David and Mr Idris Thomas were well received. Mr J. Matthews gave the clarionet solo, The Ninth Fantasia," in good style, and was applauded. Mr Deacon accompanied. In the Lecture Theatre the Rev. A. Roger delivered a lecture on Poorer London," with lantern illustrations by Mr Thos. Marshall. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. —A burglary that was arranged with considerable address, and evidently by an experienced thief, was attempted .1.. Sunday morning at the shop of Mr f' maker, 160, Bute-street, Mr Arkell c. the attention of P.C. Thomas to the circv that there had been a light in his sliol time previously, and on going to see wluu n WM the light was instantly extinguished, and the individual made good his escape. A subsequent careful examination of the premises showed that entrance had been effected by a ladder placed against the back window in Hodge's-rcw, and the removal of a large square of zinc out of the latter. Inside was a bag containing fifteen pairs of boots belonging to Mr Arkell. The bag had been brought by the would-be burglar. The articles were removed to the police-station. No clue has been gained. WESTON AT CARDIFF.—At the assembly-room of the Washington Hotel, Cardiff, on Saturday evening, a temperance lecture was delivered by Mr E. P. Weston, the famous pedestrian. Dr. Scholfield presided, and in alluding to the paucity of attendance, denounced strongly what he termed the religious bigt>try and intolerance which had prevented the meeting being held in ..Wood-street Chapel as at first intended. It had been urged against Weston that his walking feats en- couraged gambling, but he (Dr. Scholfield) could assure the audience that Weston had never made a bet in his life, and had altogether declined to have r any dealings with the betting fraternity. In connection with the Church of England Temperance Society Weston had done good work, and he (the speaker) was glad to be present on that occasion, if only as a protest against the attacks which had been levelled at him.- Councillor R. E.Jones having effectively rendered a couple of songs, the well-known "walkist" then proceeded to deliver his address. Possessed of a" seemingly inexhaustible fund of good stories, the effect of which was greatly enhanced by the inimitably humorous style of the lecturer, it is not too much to say that for upwards of an hour he succeeded in keeping his audience in a continuous roar of laughter. His observations were mainly devoted to the narration of incidents in connection with his 17 years' experience as a pedestrian. Referring to the attacks made upon him, he said he found himself be- tween two fires. One fire did not like him because he was too good, because he would not allow himself to be made the creature of gamblers, and the other fireobjected to him because he could not mount a platform and tell a lot of diabolical lies. He had never been a confirmed drunkard, and perhaps this was to be deprecated, as, if he had been, it might prove edifying to hear him describe the thrash- ings he was formerly in the habit of administer- ing to his wife. He had endeavoured to elevate the healthful pastime of pedestrianism, and to do this on temperance principles. To some extent he must have succeeded, for not long ago the eminent Dr. Richardson had expressed the opinion, after examining him, that he was as healthy a specimen of humanity as he had ever come across. Before he took up and popularised walking, hardly any one in America could be got to walk at all. If you were to suggest to a young man there that a little exercise ot this sort would do him good, he would put on an injured air and ask of what offence he had been guilty that he should be urged to commit suicide. On the subject of training for athletic exercises, he re- commended for breakfast beefsteak or eggs, and for dinner beef or mutton, which should be rather under-cooked. The cheapest and most wholesome drink was oatmeal and water. He bad frequently walked ten or fifteen miles on no other suste- nance. At the conclusion of the address, a vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer,on the propo- sition of Mr Treseder, seconded by Mr Webber, and a similar compliment was also awarded the chairman. BOARD OF TRADE OFFENCE.— At the police- court on Saturday, before Aldermen Lewis and Jones, Messrs Rees Jones and J. W. Vachell, Louis Bergea,a runner for a Norwegian boarding- house, was charged with being on board the Nor- wegian barque Broderfolkd on her arriving in the Roath Basin, on Friday, without the consent of the master. When asked by the officer of the Board of Trade who found him on board what he was doing there, the defendant replied, I am trying to find out if any of the crew are going to leave the vessel." The bench fined him 40s and costs, or to go to prison for one month. This was the first application, at Cardiff, of the provisions .of the act to foreign vessels. WIFE BFATING.-William Thomas, a labourer, was charged with beating his wife. It appeared that the defendant on Thursday week took the glass off the lamp in the kitchen, and threw it at complainant. He also threw a knife at her, and then turned her out of doors in her night dress, and without shoes or stockings, with an infant a few months old in her arms, at at one o'clock in the morning, and afterwards went and abused the complainant's father for givintr her shelter, al. though the weather was very cold. The glass was smashed in pieces; the knife he threw stuck in the door near to where she was standing. At the same time he said he would finish her then.—The bench fined him 10s and costs.—Mr Belcher appeared for the defendant.—Thomas Nicholls, another labourer, was sent to prison for fourteen days for beating his wife in Bute-street, on the 28th inst. A DIRTY FELLOW.—Patrick Donovan, a labourer, was sent to prison for one month for behaving in an indecent and improper manner in the gallery of the Philharmonic Music-hall on Friday night. REMANDED CASES.—Mary Ann Higgins, for keeping a house of ill-fame at 46, Glynn-street, Canton, and Mary Ann Stephens for stealing a silver watch from William Boon, was remanded till Monday for further evidence. STAR-STREET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, ROATH. —A bazaar in aid of the above place will be held in the Congregational Assembly-room, Charles street, in Easter week. Further particulars will be duly an- nounced. 66361 THE only firm in Cardiff which Supply superior Clothing direct from the factory at the wholesale trade price—The Alliance, 33, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. See their Grip Trousers at 8s 9d, and Diagonal Coat and Vest at 15s lid. 68429 THE PHOTOGRAPHS taken by Mr Freke are of the highest class and the charges moderate, -Nir Freke. Crown Studio, 12, Duke-street, Cardiff. 604)0 Tjiit 11 CHRISTIAN WATCHWORD," every Satur- day. One penny. -Thomassoii and Guliiford, St. Mary- street, and other News Agents. 66883 PORTMANTEAUS, TRUNKS, AND BAGS repaired or taken in exchange.—Thomasson and Co., Portman- teau, Trunk, and Bag Manufactory, 28, St. Mary-street,

65224 LLANDAFF. FOR Wedding and Keeper Rings, go to George Best, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 16, St. Mary-street, and 24. Royal Arcade, Cardiff. 65699

PENARTH. FOB Wedding and Keeper Rings, go to George Best, Watchmaker and Jeweller, 16, St. Mary-street and 24, Royal Arcade, Cardiff. 65699

CHEPSTOW. SCHOOL J.-Tbe three years for which the present of this board were elected being about .hey have again decided to offer themst election. There are at present but fou be death of the late Mr T. Griffith ded to carryon the business of the be ut adding to their number until I election) The new can- didates 3s J. Laurence, Llanover Lodge; es Rowe, manager of the bridge id the Rev. J. U. Guard, L +- h t:t '")'nn t ""VI ô'tY\ h.t.t80 'll IUc.J.UJ,JC&.0.3 "'0-0. Arme. a; UUIOU U. « 1' marked wi k (*) being new canu:uav,t». It will be si only place to be contested is the parisl le, where tha Rev. Watkin Davies layt Mr J. Talbot's seat Aylburton, Alvington, no nomina- tion Caerv Parsons: Caldicot, E. Richards; Ci Perkins, A. Miller, aud L. Adams; 1 Woodall; Hewelsfield, W. Townshen E. J. Hunt; Ifton, no nomination 1 S. Barthropp Kil- gwrrwg, J. ancant, H. Rymer Llangwm Isha, < — Llangwm Ucha, J. Holder*; Llans W liams; Llan Discoed, J. W. Prichard" riett, no nomination; Llan Twynyny. ivies; Lydney, J. Taylor and A. I.a.r,son; Matherne, J. Talbot, Rev. *V.)avi--s* Munston, J. i Perkius New Church, East, no nomina-- tion New Church, West, no nomination ) Porterry, J. Price; Portskewett, H. S. Wiliiams Roggiett, no nomination St. Anans, W. Biddle; '¡ St. Anans Grange, P, Price; St. Briavels, C. L. Denton, J. J. James: St. Brides, Rev. J. H. Jones; St. Kinsmark,G. Dewdney St. Pierre, E. • Bull; Shirenowton, no nomination Sideiiliain, J. P. Rymer, J. Rymner; Tintern, George Roberts; Tulleck Grange, no nomination; Undy, D. Gardiner*; Wolvesnewtou Rev. G. P. Dew Woolastou, C. Rymer, W. H. Woodrufle.

MERTHYR. PORTRAITS sketched in and painted from life without any photograph. Harris, Merthyr. 63507 EASTER MONDAY SPORTS, PKNYDARKEN TASK. —WRESTLING, DOG HANDICAP, and 150 YARDS OPEN HANDICAP at Merthyr Tydfil, on Easter Monday. Wrestling (Cumberland and Westmoreland stvle), 12.it lOIb. And under-first prize, £ 10; second, £5. 200 yards dog handicap, not exceeding 251b., weight allowance— tirst prize, E7; second, £ i third, :Cl. 120 yards han- dicap sweepstakes of B2, with £10 added. 150 yards open handicap-first priZJ, Fb; second, £2; third, jEt. For programmes, apply to D. Thomas, Merthvr. 08433 NEURALGIA, TOOTH-ACHE, FACR-ACHB, &c.- Remarkable Testimonials daily to the efficacy of Bevan's Specific. ProprietorW. George, M.P.S., Swansea. ———— 48922

WEATHER REPORTS. [SPECIALLY WIltED AT 9 O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT. 1 PLYMOUTH, Sunday Night.-Tlie cold weather of the last few days continues. To-day has been slightly warmer, and a change is foreshadowed. Barometer, 29'71, falling temperature, 49 to 39 humidity, 82 wind, S.W., 1. SCILLY. -Btrometer, 29'75, falling; tempera- ture, 46 to 42 wind, W.N. W., light; sea smooth. BPDE.—Barometer, 29'77, falling decidedly temperature, 48 to 40 wind, S.E., light ground swell of sea.

COAGULINE Cement for Broken Articles, 6d, Is 2s; postage, 2d. Sold everywhere. Kay Bros., Stockport KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent anodyne ex- pectorant, for Coughs and Colds. Sold bv all Chemists, 7id. Is lid, 2s 9d. "11331 6 ;930 PARRY AND ROCKE, SWANSEA.—Welsh Knitting Yarns. Speciality—cy Blue, l»di{/o-dved. perfectly fast 11443 67899 KAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega Squill, Tolu, Ac., with Chlorodyne. 9id, Is l £ d, 2s 9d of Chemists. 11331 65983 REMARKABLE DISAPPEARANCE of all dirt from everything by using Hudson's Kxtract of Soap. Re ward Purity, health, perfect satisfaction by its regular daily use, R.B.It is a pure Dry Soap in fine powder, and dissolves immediately in hot or cold water." Refuse imitations—insist upon 'Hudson's." 62514 INTERESTING FACTS FOR INVALIDS.— There ? are few persons who have not at one time or another suffered from pains in the back and loins, flatulency, biliousness, or constipation, arising from derangement of one or more important internal organs. The experi- ence of a quarter of a century in England, on the Con- tinent, and in America, proves positively that the nearest approach to a specific for these pains and all other disorders of the bowels, liver, kidneys, and stomach has been discovered in the world-famed medi- cine, "George's Pile&Gravel Pills." This remedy J"; ex- tensively patronised by medical men in all parts of the world. Sold by chemists in boxes Is lid and2s 9d. obobij CLIFTON, through John Cordeux, Sons, and Were, is to be congratulated on the new stimulus that well-known firm has given to trade, by announcing that they deliver all goods over 1 lb. in ,canlaSf tree to any railway station in the United Kingdom. It may not be known to all our readers that John Coraeux, Sons, and Were, of Clifton, are about the largest drapers and fancy warehousemen in the est of lincland—their establishment being more after the style and size of the largest co-operative stores in Ijondon, whilst their motto is to sell all oou" at the same, and in m&ny instances less than the co-operative price. 11433 67864 A WOMAN sat careworn and wewy and sad Disappointed and troub.ed was she, For the stockings she knitted one short week since Were now useless, she plainly could see The secret was this: She had bought the yarn cheap So had kmtted her stockings with bosh, And found that her labour had been all in vain, For they shrunk and lost colour first wash. Unscrupulous makers oft put in their yarns Trashy stuff, quite unfit for the body. Of wool you will find the percentage but ten, The balance of Ninety is Shoddy. So saddened, yet wiser, she rose from her seat, And don :ed her best bonnet and frock. Then went to a store where she purchased a Ilaiik With the Brand of famed Parry and Itsele. Then getting to work with her fingers so deft, Of good stockings she knitted a pair, And f und, after washing, the colour undimmed, And the hose Kverlasting for IVear. 'Tis now the pet theme of her everyday talk That Pure Wool from the Fleeciest Wethers 11421 Is made into Hanks by famed Parry and Rocke. And their Trade Mark the Welsh Plum-1 of Feathers Nothing wears like PARRY AND ROCKE'S Swansea Welsh Knittin* Yarn—all Pure Wool. No:e.—Each i bank has their name i\QQ ra, mark attached. +7?M