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itastmss ^Uiftrtssis. NEW gTORY BY DORA RUSSELL A TORN. OUT pAGE." ANOTHER WORK OF A POPULAR CHARACTER BY AN EXPERIENCED AND FAVOURITE WRITERj A STORY OF LOVE MYSTERY INTRIGUE. WE ARE NOW PUBLISHING IN THE 0ARDIFF rjlIMES AND gOUTHALESEEKLY Jyj-EWS VT TV THE OPENING CHAPTERS OF A SENSATIONAL AND DRAMATIC WORK, FROM THE PEN OF MISS JJORA JJUSSELL, The Author of more than a Score of Very Well- known Novels, including:— "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW," "THE BROKEN SEAL," A BITTER BIRTHRIGHT," "A GREAT TEMPTATION," ■ "Â FATAL PAST," "THE LAST SIGNAL," "THE DRIFT OF FATE," &c., &c.. Miss RUSSELL is an old and long-tried favourite with newspaper readers, and we believe our New Story from her Pen will receive as cordial a welcome as its predecessors. It is of a Typical and Interesting Character, and is entitled:— A TORN OUT pAGE," OUTLINE OF OPENING CHAPTERS OF A TORN-OUT PAGE." The story opens at a country ball, where the central characters became acquainted with each other. George Fairfax, who has just succeeded to his uncle's baronetcy and estates, is introduced to Admiral Dundas, the late baronet's intimate friend, and to his daughter Isabel, who impresses George very favourably. When Isabel returns home she is speedily confronted with the shadows of the past by the perusal of a short note, in which the writer demands an interview, and threatens unpleasant revelations if this is denied. To anticipate a little, it may be said that Isabel is of semi-Spanish origin. When six- teen years of age she was inveigled into a marriage with Pedro Lopez, a scapegrace, who quickly deserted her for a woman more suited to his amorous propensities. Admiral Dundas had always been taken for a bachelor until he settled down in England and announced Isabel to be his motherless daughter. In the meantime fickle Dame Fortune treated Pedro Lopez rather sum- marily, and that ardent swain left his beloved sunny land to seek hush money from his wife. Hence the note which awakens a train of painful memories in the young lady's mind. Isabel is naturally of a frank and honest disposition, but she now resorts to secret meetings, and adopts various expedients for raising the money necessary to silence her unscrupulous husband. Sir George Fairfax pays marked attentions to her, and she is goaded to despair by her impotence. Her husband's demands become more and more intolerable, and in a fit of recklessness she resolves to kill him at their next meeting. For this purpose she procures a Spanish dagger, but when she arrives at the spot agreed upon is horrified-and withal relieved —to find him dead with a stiletto in his breast. After the subsidence of the excitement con- sequent on the discovery of the body of the man (who is quite unknown to all save Isabel) Sir George Fairfax renews his attentions to Miss Dundas, who, feeling herself free, accepts his proposal. The marriage gives general satisfaction, and they have settled down to the usual life of a. country squire and his lady, when all Isabel's old fears are revived in an alarming manner by the appearance of Sebastian Lopez, the brother of Pedro. He is marvellously like his deceased brother in appearance; indeed, so close is the resem- blance that Isabel fears there has been a resurrection of the dead. She is soon sneer- ingly disillusioned on the point by Sebastian, who reveals his identity and declares his intention to profit by her secrets, insinuating that she has murdered her husband. He is of a less scrupulous character than his brother, and his importunity becomes so un- bearable that Isabel resolves to leave her husband (who is ignorant of all this) and to bury herself in London, hoping thus to escape the persecution of the Spaniard. She leaves a token of her love for her husband, and sends him a letter by the first post after her departure, after which she is as com- pletely lost to him as if she had dis- appeared from off the face of the earth. She becomes acquainted with a kind artist named Robert Faval, who teaches her to paint. Afterwards she forms a habit of visiting a certain spot daily for fresh air. Sebastian learns this, and having laid his plans for her capture secures and carries her off to Spain. Robert Faval learns that Madame de Vere (as Isabel now calls herself) has disappeared, and informs Sir George Fairfax, who reveals the story of his wife's departure. Together they set to work to unravel the mystery. Meanwhile Isabel is a prisoner on a sloop in Spanish waters. The above will give only an idea of the earlier portion of the story. The subsequent developments of the plot are very interest- ing, and the story will be eagerly perused; by admirers of Miss Russell's work. A TOR N 0 UT pAGE, BY JQORA ID USSELL. jgJADE'S pILL8. INSTANTLY RELIEVE AND RAPIDLY CURE THK "WORST FORM Of GOUT, RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, PAINS IN THE HEAD, FACE, AND LIMBS, itidliave the largest recommendation ever any Patent Medicine of its class. THEIR EFFECTS ARE MARVELLOUS 27, Wbitestone-road, GOUT Fartown, Huddersflelrl, t TT Jan., 1897. Sir,—My Husband has had R11 K OMAIISM attacks of Rheumatism through being in the damp, OUT which always lasted nine or I-j«- ten hours. He came home the other day at dinner time RHEUMATISM with a worse attack than ft, ever. It was all over with OUT him, and he was raging with V*- it. So unknown to him I went and bought a bottle of RHEUMATISM your Gout and Rheumatic Pills, but when I brought GOUT them to him he was cross, and said they would do him no good. I, however, per- RHEUMATISM suaded him to take two and JH. Ko to bed. He said he GOVT should never sleep, but IN HALE AN HOUR HE WAS SOUND ASLEEP, RHEUMATISM and slept all night, and the next day was as right as possible. I think they can- ™_DT not be too highly recom- mended, as my husband E U M A T I S M would have bad a very serious attack. I have in "1 OUT duced my friendc; to try Jf them, and they have found them to be like magic.— RHEUMATISM Yonrs truly, M. MILLS. Mr George Eade. GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS A1 e Sold by all Chemists, in Bottles, Is iyad and 2s 9d, or sent post free for Postal Order by the Proprietor, GKOIIGE EADE, 72, GOSWELL-KOAD, E C. Ask for and be sure you obtain JAI>Wíj GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS. EADE'S "piLLS. '• __U'/4 4<-6> 1293 CARDIFF ADVERTISING, BILL POSTING, AND CIRCULAR DISTRIBUTING COMPANY. LIMITED. OFFICES: CASTLE CHAMBERS, 21, CASTLE STREET, CARDIFF. SECRETARY: FRANK H. SIMPSON. Best Permanent Posting Stations in Cardiff and Neighbourhood. Contractors for all descriptions of Adertising, Circular Distributig, &c. 1041—13200 All orders promptly attended to. 3044 Itotttisa ;Abbrt51'ítS. JgEVAN AND COMPANY, LIMITED, Registered and known throughout the Princi- pality as "THE CARDIF JJIURNISHERS,' Determined to maintain their position as the Leading Furnishers of South Wales and Mon- mouthshire, and with the view of still further increasing their immense business, have resolved upon a considerable and permanent reduction in the prices of goods in all departments. BEING SO, Customers may not only fully rely upon the quality of the goods being maintained, but will be able to make their purchases quite twenty-five per cent, under the prices generally charged in the district. you THINK that it will therefore be decidedly to your advan- tage to obtain your Carpets, Floorcloths, Bedding, Bedsteads, Drawing, Dining, and Bed Room Goods, American Organs, Pianofortes, &c., &c., from this old-established Firm whose great experience in the trade is a guarantee that none but reliable articles will be supplied. The busi- ness carried on by BEVAN AND COMPANY was founded in the year 1850, and for nearly hal a century it has been conducted with ever increasing success. To-day they are by far the largest furnishers in South Wales and Mon- mouthshire, and they challenge any firm or person to disprove the fact Illustrated cata- logues sent post free on application. All goods are delivered bee by road or rail, and the TRAIN FAR pAID of all cash purchasers of a reasonable amount" Immense selection — Over 2,000 Bedsteads always in stock from 7s 6d to 20 guineas each Full-sized Feather Beds from 29s 6d. Dining, Drawing, and Bedroom Suites from four to fifty guineas. Organs and Pianofortes at half Music Warehouse prices, and every other Household Requisite at equally low pricos. No firm on earth can serve you better or cheaper than jgEVAN AND COMPANY, 21, DUKE-STREET, And 97i ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. 7, WIND-STREET, SWANSEA. OPPOSITE TOWN-HALL, NEWPORT. CLARENCE-STREETand HANBURY-ROAD PONTYPOOL. 8216 2347 JESSE WILLIAMS' SPECIALITY. DR. COUGH JgOTTLE Is the best of all Cough Cures. The very first dose seems to do good. It's so comfortiag. JQR. JgROWN'S £ JOUGH JgOTTLE Warms the Chest, cuts the phlegm, and lubri- cates the throat. For a tickling throat, iii hack- ing cough, or a cold on the chest there's nothing half 80 good as Dr. Brown's Cough Bottle. JQR. JgROWN'S 0OUGH JgOTTLE Is prepared from the choicest drugs money can buy. If we were to give you the recipe you would find that if you were to take it to any first-class chemist.a man who could be depended upon to use nothing but the best, and at the same to have the necessary skill to blend the various ingredients properly, it would cost you about twice the money we charge for it. DR. COUGH JgOTTLE Is composed of Honey, Horehound, Aniseed, Squill, Ipecac, Chloro- dyne, Paregoric,and Tolu. It is therefore no experi- ment. Its annually in- creasing sale testifies eloquently to its sterling worth. It is not now necessary to publish any testimonials,since nearly every man, woman, and child know something a,bout it. jyH. JgROWN'S COUGH JgOTTLE \j JD Is recommended, as the name implies.forCoughs and Colds. It frequently gives great relief in Asthma, Bronchitis, and Consumption. It allays that irritation or tickling of the throat which bothers you so much. It softens the congealed phlegm so that it can be coughed up. JQR. JgROWN'S COUGH JgOTTLE Is sold in bottles at Is, 2s 9d, and 4s 6d, by the proprietors, Jesse Wil- liams and Co., Chemists, Park Hall Buildings, Cardiff, and by nearly 8011 the Chemists in Car- diff and the Neighbour- hood. Threepence extra will bring any size by parcels post to any 2470—917e address in the Kingdom. ROSS'S ROYAL « BELFAST" AERATED & MINERAL WATERS AND LIME JUICE CORDIAL May be obtained in any Port in the United Kingdom from the leading Ship Store Dealers, ——— 1768 W. A. ROSS & SONS, LTD., BELFAST. A E, PRICE, 8, PARK HALL BUILDINGS, NURSERYMAN, SEEDSMAN, FLORIST AND FRUITERER. Wreaths, Crosses, Bridal Bouquets, and Presentation Baskets a speciality. First Prizes at recent Shows taken by bouquets, &c., made by A. Price. Growing Ferns in pots, 15 for 2s 6d. Best quality Tobacco Paper, Is per lb. 1161 ALL SHOPKEEPERS VISITING CARDIFF Will be well Repaid for a Visit to the Warehouses of J. E. C OMLEY AND SON The Well-known IMPORTERS OF FANCY GOODS AND TOYS WHOLESALE MANCHESTER WARE- HOUSEMEN, &c. The Largest and Best Selected Stock outside London Oldest-established Wholesale Dealers in Cardiff. Note Address:— 23, MOIRA-TERRACE, CARDIFF 56e Close to New Infirmary. 1189 -n THE WORLD'S HAIR GROWER C. McCASKIE'S ASTRINGENT, the best Hair Producer of the age. Never falls to make the hair grow an infallible remedy for weak and thin hair; the one and ouly cure for premature baldness; pun- gent and pleasant to nse non-greasy." No one having weak lxair should be without it. Is. 6d. per Bottle worth a guinea. Try it. Prepared by C. McCASKEE, Hairdresser, &c.t TEMPLE-STREET, SWANSEA. 1238 Proprietor of the Celebrated Electric Hair, Ove I Itahttss J\hhrt55tS. THE A STO'CIATION OF INVESTORS, LIMITED. INVESTORS, LIMITED. STOCK AND SHARE DEALERS, HEAD OFFICE 6, LOMBARD-STREET, LONDON, E.G.; BRANCH OFFICE: 4, BRUNSWICK-STREET, LIVERPOOL. EXTRACT FROM FORTNIGHTLY CIRCULAR DATED 27TH OCTOBER, 1897. HOME RAILS.—With the prospect of all early termination of the struggle in the engineering trade in view, the Home Rail- way department would appear to present ex- ceptional opportunities to operators for the rise at the present time. So far from show- ing a falling off owing to the dislocation of trade due to the labour dispute, traffics have shown an all-round and steady expansion, while the confidence of investors has remained unshaken. Taking last week, for example, we find the NORTH-EASTERN recording an increase in earnings of over £12,000, and the MIDLAND a gain of upwards of £9,000, while the GREAT EASTERN, GREAT NORTHERN, and NORTH-WESTERN returns were all over £6,000. When it is remembered that these very satisfactory results compare, with one exception, with ad- vances last year, it must be perfectly obvious that the expansion in earnings represents a very considerable addition to dividend pay- ments at the close of the half-year, even when increased working expenses are taken into consideration. So soon, therefore, as the labour troubles are ended we look to see a decided advance in the values of English Railway securities. A good deal of attention has lately been given to the Scotch issues, more especially NORTH BRITISH DE- FERRED, in which there has been a somewhat prominent advance, stock being decidedly scarce. This should go higher in due course, and the sister Stock CALE- DONIAN DEFERRED is also likely to be taken in lir/nd, whilst as regards the "heavy" lines we still think well of MIDLAND DEFERRED, NORTH- EASTERNS, and GREAT NORTHERN DEFERRED. The GREAT WESTERN has by far the largest traffic increase up to date and compared with other descriptions the stock may be considered cheap, when "splitting" prospects are taken into con- sideration Underground issues are being largely dealt in on the prospect of electric traction ItS recommended by the commission on ventilation recently sitting. We think the METROPOLITANS high enough for the moment, but for DISTRICTS there would appear to be an almost certain rise in store. Of the Southern or passenger descriptions we are inclined to favour CHATHAM ORDINARY which in our opinion are ridiculously undervalued at anything below 30. WEST AUSTRALIANS.—This depart- ment continues to absorb nearly all the business in Mines, the sharp advance in values which has taken place having attracted the attention of the outside public to a very considerable extent. The present year promises to be a "record" one in the history of Westralian mining, and the belief of those who consider the country to be the greatest gold field yet discovered is being almost daily justified by fresh discoveries of the precious metal. A very considerable number of shares has changed hands during the past account, and although profit-talcing has caused occasional reactions the course of the market has on the whole again been improved, and the making up list shows some important advances on oalance. Of the shares we have recommended GREAT BOULDERS have risen lg in the interim, LAKE VIEWS 2%, HANNAN'S BROWN- HILLS and GOLDEN HORSESHOES while prominent advances are also re- corded in British Westralians, Boulder Per- severance, South Kalgurlis, King of the West and Lady Shentons. Attention should still be given to the higher priced issues we have mentioned with preference for BROWN- HILLS and GREAT BOULDERS while of the cheaper descriptions ASSOCIATED SOUTHERNS DIORITE KINGS and LONDON AND GLOBES look most pro- mising for the moment. Rates at the settle- ment on Monday were fairly stiff, owing to the comparative stringency of the money market, but considerable assistance was afforded by the operation of the Market Trust, and the rate on ASSOCIATED SOUTHERNS, to which we have referred on many previous oecasions, was exceptionally light, this being one of the issues for the carrying over of which the Market Trust offers special facilities. IVANHOES have been attracting a good deal of attention on the recent issue of new shares to share- holders in the London and Globe Corpora- tion, and there are those who assert that the new shares will not be undervalued at £10 each. COMPLETE CIBCULAB, WITH SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS, INVESTMENT BooK, &C., ON APPLICATION. DEAL IN ALL STOCK EXCHANGE SECURITIES AT CLOSE PRICES. IMMEDIATE CASH SETTLEMENTS. Telegraphic Address— "EXALTEDLY, LONDON." Telephone Number—1827, Avenue. THE ASSOCIATION OF INVESTORS, Jt_ LIMITED. STOCK AND SHARE DEALERS, 6, LOMBARD-STREET, LONDON, E.C BRANCH OFFICE 4, BRUNSWICK-STREET, LIVERPOOL. IF YOU SUFFER FROM WEAKNESS, NERVOUSNESS INDIGESTION. LOW SPIRITS. SLEEPLESSNESS, CHEST AFFECTIONS TAKE GWILYM EVANS' GUININE BITTERS, GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS, THE VEGETABLE TONIC, THE VEGETABLE TONIC. IT IS THE BEST REMEDY OF THE AGE. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS, FOR WEAKNESS, &c. 5, North-street, Aston-in-Makerfield, Lancashire. DEAR SIB,—Please send me a bottle of GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. I have taken two bottles, and already find great relief. I have suffered for over three years from weakness and FOUND nervousness, accompanied by rising sensation in the head, giddiness, and GREAT sick stomach, but have found great benefit since I commenced taking BENEFIT. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. I was told of the remedy by one of my neighbours, whose wife had lng been ailing from the same complaints, but she is now as well as ever, through taking GWILYM EVANS" QUININE BITTERS. Yours faithfully MRs FAIRHURST. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS, FOR NERVOUSNESS. 50, Libra-road, Roman-road, Bow, London, E. Sir,—Please send me another 413 6d bottle of GWILYM EVANS' QUININE VALUE BITTERS. I have been suffering from nervousness and debility, and have tried many remedies before, but have O never known a specific so remarkable in its effects as GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. It seems to build ALL up the exhausted nervous systemsby a slow, cumulative process which im- parts force and vitality to all the organs of life. I consider it of inestim- able value to all nervous sufferers.— Yours, &c., M. J. VAUGHAN. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. FOR INDIGESTION. Dolwyddelen, Gentlemen,—I am pleased to say that I have derived great benefit from the use of GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. I suffered from Indigestion, HIGHLY which caused great pain in my stomach, drowsiness, low spirits, and indisposition for work or any ex- PRAISED. ertion. Having heard GWILYM EVANS QUININE BITTERS highly praised, I resolved to try them, and I am now free from pain, light-hearted, and in good spirits, and can do my work much better than formerly. Yours gratefully, JOHN THOMAS GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTRES. FOR Low SPIRITS, &c. Harlech, Gentlemen,—I have suffered for some years from Indigestion and its painful effects, viz., Pain in the Head Toothache, Sleeplessness. and Fright- ful Dreams. I spent much on doctors CAN and various remedies, but all in vain. But at last I got rid of all these pains and troubles by taking a 4s 6d Bottle RECOMMEND of GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS, and now I enjoy excellent health, refreshing sleep, and good spirits. I can recommend this remedy to all who suffer from such pa.in8.-YOtlrS truly, E. G. JONES (Police-constable). GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. THE VEGETABLE TONIC. THE VEGETABLE TONIC. Is sold in BOTTLES at 2s 9d and 48 6d each, or in CASES containing THREE 4s 6d BOTTLES at 12s 6d per case. By all CHEMISTS and PATENT MEDICINE VENDORS, or direct from the PROPRIETORS, CARRIAGE FREE BY PARCELS POST. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. SEE THE NAME "GWILYM EVANS" on LABEL, STAMP, and BOTTLE. 6e ——— 1101 SOLE PROPRIETORS: QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING CO., LIMITED, LLANELLY, WALES. 3gusiutss jyjUNYON'S DYSPEPSIA CURE. Munyon's Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure cures all forms of indigestion and stomach trouble, such as rising of food, distress after eating, shortness of breath, palpitation, and all affec- tions of the heart caused by indiges- tion, wind on the stomach, bad taste, offensive breath, loss of appetite, faintness, or weakness of the stomach, headache from indi- gestion, soreness of the stomach, coated tongue, heartburn, shooting pains of the stomach, con- stipation, dizziness, faintness, and lack of energy. Price One Shilling. A separate cure for each disease. At all Chemists, mostly One Shilling a vial. The following Cardiff Chemists sell these Remedies: Messrs HICKS & Co., Ld.,70, Queen-street, Cardiff. Messrs HICKS & Co., Ld., 28, Duke-street, Cardiff. Messrs HICKS & Co., Ld., 126, Cowbridge road. 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BENJAMIN, 104, Glebe-street, Penarth. Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 121, Shaftes- bury-avenue, London, W.C., answered with free medical advice for any disease. 2329—799e

NEWPORT MAN'S FALL. BREWER'S TRAVELLER CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT. At the Newport Police Court on Wednesday (before Messrs A. J. Stevens and J. W. Price, magistrates) Alfred Spicer (32), clerk, of 17, Herbert-street, Newport, was charged on a warrant with embezzling £ 16, the money of James Herbert, brewer and hotel- keeper. Prisoner was in the employ of Mr Herbert as traveller, and had been so employed for six years, and it was part of his duty to receive money from the customers and to pay over the same to Mr Herbert. On August 1st last year prisoner was stated to have received tl6 from Mrs Drayton, landlady of the Wiltshire beerhouse, on account of a debt for beer supplied. Prisoner then absconded, and was arrested in Newport on Tuesday by P.C. Williams, and on the charge being repeated to him he said I thought that had blown over." Mr Herbert, in answer to the magistrates' clerk, said that ',t large amount of money had been embezzled. He did not press the charge, and did not prefer any other charges. Deputy Chief Constable Brooks told the Court that he had known the prisoner, who was a married man with two children, since he was a lad, and he had borne an excellent character. Prisoner now pleaded guilty, and said that his allowance for expenses was not sufficient. It being his first offence, prisoner was sentenced to 21 days' imprisonment only.

i DRIVING IN BORROWED VEHICLES. Mr John Harris, of Castle Farm, Henllys, appeared at the Newport Borough Police Court at the instance of the Inland Revenue authorities, who complained that on Bank Holiday last, the day of the opening of the National Eisteddfod, and the laying of the foundation stone of the new Hospital at Newport Mr Harris lent his trap to a neighbour, who drove his wife and daughter to Newport, and was seen in the Cardiff-road watching the initial cere- mony at the Hospital. Mr Laybourne, solicitor* told the Court that defendant lent the trap" which was not licensed, to his neighbour, who is a baker, to deliver bread, and he was not aware that he was going to drive his wife and daughter to Newport. The Magistrates' Clerk said that it was an abused privilege. Defendant was fined 15s. A similar penalty was exacted from Mr John Da vies, farmer, of St. Bride's, who also drove his wife and daughter into Newport on the Thursday evening during the Eisteddfod week in an unlicensed cart. Mr Davies told the Court that he went to Newport to get some Indian meal, not being aware that it was early closing day.

PONTYPRIDD JEWS AT LOGGER- HEADS. Considerable amusement was caused at the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday during the hearing of an assault case the parties to wliich were Jews. Isaac Smith, a traveller, living in Wood-road, summoned Alexander Myers for assault. The complainant stated that the defendant had called him names on Thursday last after they had come from the Rhondda, and that as he was going home from the station defendant struck him three times. The com- plainant declared that the word which the defendant used meant "thief" in English, but the defendant insisted that it was not so, and that the word really meant one who carried tales, as the complainant had done. There was a cross- summons, and the parties changed places, Myers declaring that Smith had cursed him on the Thursday. On the previous day they attended service at the Synagogue, but the defendant Smith did not say anything then about what was alleged to have taken place at his house when he (Myers) was ordered out. Mr Phillips asked was that the feast upon which all people who are not friends and are at loggerheads with each other are supposed to make it up ? (Laughter.)— Myers No, sir.-Myers :was eventually ordered to pay the costs, the cross-summons against Smith being dismissed.

A VIOLENT RHONDDA COLLIER. Thomas Rees, a young collier hailing from Gelli, Rhondda, was again before the Pontypridd Bench on Wednesday charged with assaulting the police and also Mrs Elizabeth Northly, of Gelli, upon the 19th of July. Mrs Northly, a respectable elderly woman, stated that on the night in ques- tion the defendant went to her house and kicked the door. She asked him to desist, but the reply she had was a blow in her mouth. P.C. White, Gelli, at 12 o'clock on Monday night, in company with P.C. Iston, went to arrest the defendant. He went to the house where he lived, and found him hiding under the bed occupied by one Evan Williams. White said he told him to get out of his hiding-place. Eventually he got up and laid upon the bed, and when witness made an attempt to arrest him a struggle ensued, and both fell to the floor. P.C. Iston eventually went to witness's assistance. The defendant refused to go, and the constables had to take him by force. In the road he tripped witness, and they had at last to get a horse and trap to carry him to the station. Mrs Northly explained that the row occurred owing to a tenant of hers, with whom the defendant was friendly, and she asked the Bench to bind him over to keep the peace. For the assault on the police he was sent for two months' hard labour, and he was fined 11 or 14 days for assaulting Mrs Northly.

FARM AND GARDEN. THE FORGET-ME-NOTS (MYOSOTIS). Few spring flowers are more popular than the Forget-me-not, there is hardly a position that it will not adorn, scarcely a colour with which its cerulean hue will not harmonise. These flowers are pretty easily grown, and there are poetical associations connected with them that make their presence welcome in most gardens. There are several different kinds. One of the best is the Alpine Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris), which forms a low cushion from one to two inches high and covered with a mass of blue flowers. This is a plant especially adapted for the rock-garden, it will not stand drought, and enjoys a moist, gritty soil. This variety is best when raised from seed sown where it is to remain. The Azorean Forget- me-not (M. Azorica) is a handsome species, but rather tender; it is from six to ten inches in height, and the flowers are at first a rich purple, but later turn to an indigo blue. This plant grows freely in a mixture of turfy peat soil and loam, and is increased by cuttings. Of all this exquisite family Myosotis M. dissitiflora is the most valuable, and as it so freelv reproduces itself, self-sown seedlings may in the autumn be found in plenty to take the places of the older plants, though should the seedlings prove in- sufficient the old. plants may, if the clumps be carefully separated, be used for filling up vacant spaces, and so enlarging the display. By the streamlet, its lower leaves swaying on the rippling water, and in the rockery, this Forget- me-Not is equally at home, and may be used as effectively in an old tree stump as on a slope in the wild garden. But the Myosotis shows to the best advantage when used as a setting to the taller white flowers, and there are few more beautiful sights than a colony of Poet's Narcissi, their slender leaves arching outwards, and their snowy blossoms bending gracefully, rising from a blue carpet of Forget-me-nots. The wood Forget-me-not is very largely used for flower beds in spring there being white, striped, and rose-coloured varieties. For garden use it is best sown in beds in August every year. M. palm- stris (water Forget-me-not) is very lovely, bearing flowers of a light blue shade with golden eyes. It will blossom well all through the summer if grown in a shady situation by the waterside. It may be found in wet ditches and by the side of canals and streams in many parts of England, but is, nevertheless, worthy of a place in gardens. PROFIT AND LOSS IN THE DAIRY. When the almost innumerable chances for loss come to be taken into consideration, it seems that either the ignorant dairyman ought to soon become bankrupt, or the man who understands what is so far known about the business ought to make money in a very rapid manner. There is no farm industry that requires more careful and constant attention to details than dairying. If the cows are not supplied with an abundant quantity of wholesome nourishing food, butter fat is lost if they are not sheltered and well cared for all through the winter a part of the food is wasted; if the animals are not milked by persons in sympathy with them and who will milk them clean a certain amount of butter fat is lost if the dairy or cowshed be kept in an unclean state and the milk thereby exposed to dirt and foul odours, the flavour of the butter will be injured, and its selling value will be from one penny to threepence less on the market. Again, if the milk is not set very soon after it is drawn from the cow in water below a temperature of 42 degs., or run through a separator, a very large Eroportion of the fat, instead of going into the utter tub, will find its way into the pig trough. In cases where the cream is not properly ripened the loss of fat in the buttermilk is twice as large as it should be, and the butter will in consequence suffer in flavour. If the process of churning takes place at too high a temperature, the grain of the butter will be injured, while if the tempera- ture be too low, a great part of the fat will be left in the buttermilk. Again, by churning too long, if only a minute or two, the grain of the butter is well nigh destroyed, and the same thing will result if it is worked too long. Pack the very best butter it is possible to make in dirty looking vessels, or even in an untidy, slovenly manner, and it will not bring within several pence per pound of what it is really worth. The above are only a few ont of the clllany opportunities for loss in the process of butter making. By continually being on the alert to guard against these mistakes some men are becoming wealthy on the other hand, there are some who are poor, and will remain so, because they do not know enough about their business to stop the leaks. TRITOMAS (RED-HOT POKER). This genus of lilaceous plants is composed of several species and their varieties. The majority, however, are somewhat similar in appearance, with their spikes of yellow and scarlet flowers, which are produced in large quantities in the autumn, and long, grass-like leaves, their brilliant flower spikes being thrown up long after the other border plants are cut down by the frost. The cold sharp nights which prevail during late autumn and early winter have no effect on the plants, and even when the ground is covered with snow the tall spikes of these brilliant flowers are frequently to be seen. Flowering so late in the season they are most conspicuous, having a very pleasing contrast to the white ground therefore as an autumn flowering plant they should be in every garden. Tritomas are excellent for mixed borders, and should be arranged according to their height and time of flowering, some of the varieties being much dwarfer than others, and flowering at diffeemt times in fact, these plants may be had in from July all through the autumn and winter until February. All the tritomas will do best in an open and sunny position, and in a warm sandy soil, as although perfectly hardy, they do not like a cold, wet soil during the winter. They may be propagated from seed or by division, the latter method, however, being perhaps the better of the two. This may be done in the early spring, and given every possible encourage- ment to grow during the summer. Notwithstand- ing the fact that these plants are quite hardy, it will be advisable to give them a slight covering during severe frosts, and then they will repay the little trouble involved by producing their lovely spikes in immense quantities. Among the many species, we have the following :—Tauvaria This is the commonest of all. There aae several varie- ties of it all more or less alike as regards appear- ance, but varying in height, bearing noble spikes of scarlet flowers, shading to orange in August and September height three to four feet. T. Macowani is very dwarf, rarely exceeding 18 inches in height. It has broad grassy foliage, and produces an abundance of bright orange-red flowers. T. caulescens is a robust-growing species with fine foliage and tall spikes of bright crimson and yellow flowers. T. Media is a dwarf, producing red flowers very late in the season. T. grandiflora produces very rich spikes of scarlet and yellow. T. grandis has flowers of a bright scarlet T. Leichtlini is a beautiful species, about three feet in height, with spikes of red aud yellow flowers. A very pretty variety is found in T. Rooperi; this grows about three feet in height, bearing large spikes of bright scarlet and yellow flowers during August and September. Besides the above there are several more varieties equally attractive for the herbaceous border, around shrubberies, and similar places that require something to brighten and enliven them during the dull days of autumn and winter. AMONG TOWN PLANTS. A considerable amount of work is made in the garden now by the constantly falling leaves, and try as one will it is almost impoasible to maintain a neat appearance. As a rule it will be of little use to have a general clear up until the trees are bare, but everyone should do the best they can in the meantime. In open situations there has been frost enough already to nip the tops of begonias and other tender plants out of doors, and check both their growth and flowering. When this takes place they may be just as well lifted, pack- ing them closely, with a little soil round the bulbs, in shallow boxes; keep them either in a light airy shed, or in the greenhouse, until the stems fall and the soil becomes dry, when they can be cleaned and stored away in pots or boxes, with a little half-dry cocoanut fibre, for the winter. If they are cleaned directly after lifting the skin will be brought away in large patches, but after a time it will set in the same way as that of a potato. Dahlias are rather hardier than begonias, and need not be taken up until the frost has fairly checked their flowering career. In a fairly mild winter dahlia roots have remained uninjured in a light, well-drained ground, even in the vicinity of London, and started growing again in the spring, but it is not advisable to risk any scarce or choice kinds in this way, even farther south. Salvia patens, again, will frequently go through the winter all right if a shovelful of dry ashes is placed over each root now, but it is much safer to lift and store them in a cellar or shed, with a little soil around each. The tall, herbaceous lobelias—L. Cardinalis Vars —are not really hardy plants, and each root should be taken up and placed in a pot just large enough to hold it with a little soil, or several roots may be packed together in a fairly good- sized box. Shrubby calceolaria cuttings should be inserted in pots or cold frames at once. They should be kept rather close for a time, so as to prevent them flagging too much. Pentstemou cuttings will still root if inserted in boxes or pots in the greenhouse, or in a hand-light or frame in a sheltered corner. There are few things that are so easily propagated as the pentstemon, and the flowers will continue for months at & stretch, but in very smoky districts they will npt bloom well. The chief planting season for roses, hardy trees, shrubs, etc., is round again but except in the outer suburbs, where neither fog nor smoke is very troublesome all such work will do equally as well in the spring, more especially if the soil is damp, heavy, or cold. Plant tulips, hyacinths, narcissi and other hardy bulbs as soon as possible, also car- nations, wallflowers, etc. DIARY OF GARDEN WORK. WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 30TH. FLOWER GARDEN.—It will he as well to note a few of the best starworts or asters now they are in bloom, with a view of planting in the spring. Amid the decay of autumn they are so fresh and bright every garden should contain a few varieties. The following are all good, and charming for cutting A. ericoides, white, 2 34ft high; A. amellus major, purple, 2ft.; A. lee vis, bluish black, 3ft. A. pyrengaus, pale blue, 2ft.; A. twibinellus, mauve, 3ft.; A. hybridus nanus, lilac rose, 1ft.; A. versicolor, white, shading to rose, 3ft. A. longifolius, Lady Trevelyan, pure white. 3ft. A. laevigatas minimus, pale blue, 2ft. Everyone should plant autumn flowers, they brighten up the place when leaves are falling. Prepare the beds for tulips and pansies. Evergreen shrubs will move well now after the rain, and turf will soon become established. FRUIT GARDEN.—In the case of plums where the trees are of a manageable size, the fruit should be thinned. After a glut of plums we in- variably get a scarcity the following season, but if the growers would only thin their fruit, not only would that season's crop be more profitable, but there would be a better chance of getting a crop the following year. This is work that may be done by the cheapest of labour women and children would do it much cheaper and better than men, and the thinned fruit would be sale- able, which, at present it is not. Again, the trees, being relieved of their heavy load, would have sufficient energy to produce a crop the following year. If it is to pay, fruit must be cultivated well and properly, and those who grow fruit for their own use should do as well as if they grew for sale. VEGETABLE GARDEN.—It is of no use to try and manage a garden without manure. It is not every cottager who can keep a pig nowadays, but when a cottager is able to keep an animal of that kind it is a great advantage, and if properly managed and kept clean the pig is anything but a dirty animal. But apart from what the pig can do in making manure, there are many waste matters which may be gathered up, and turned into manure with little trouble. Everything which decays has some value as a manure, therefore gather up all waste matter and falling leaves and place into one heap. A little soot or lime may be sprinkled over it with some advantage, place a thin coating of soil over, and let it ferment and decay. GREENHOUSE.—Chrysanthemum blooms will do with a little warmth now, especiallg to dry up moisture, and to cause the circulation to be more rapid. A little fire heat will also prove of benefit to tree carnations and zonal geraniums, though at night it need not exceed 45 to 50 degrees. Young plants on shelves shouid be kept near the glass, so as to make them strong and sturdy. Place tuberous begonias and fuchsias that have finished blooming under the stage, or in some out of the way corner, as their work is done for the present. Give primulas and cyclamens a ligh.t position near the glass, and keep calceolarias and cinerarias in the coolest part of the house. Heaths, genistas, camellias, azaleas and other hard-wooded plants must havelight,and not allowed to suffer for want of water. Do no delay in the potting of bulbs. In some gardens Roman hyacinths are showing bloom. After potting, all bulbs should be kept cool while making roots. WINDOW GAnDEN.-Siiigle-flowered hyacinths are the best for glasses. Tulips look well in vases, these may be mixed with hyacinths and other bulbs. When the blooms are opening tulips will transplant very well, and if planted thickly in boxes, vases, &c., can be filled after the colours of the flowers can be seen, the bulbs being planted in cocoa fibre, and sur-faced with damp moss, or if preferred they will do very well in damp moss alone.

SOLICITOR AND "ACTRESS. A DIVORCE SUIT. In the Divorce Court on Wednesday Mrs" A. Wynne sued for divorce from her husband, Mr Llewellyn Malcolm Wynne, solicitor, formerly of Lincoln's Inn. The parties were married in Oxfordshire and lived together until 1895, when Mr Wynne deserted his wife. In-that year he was co-respondent in the divorce suit of H&wtin v. Hawtin and Wynne, in which the jury disagreed. The wife had received a letter from her husband asking for pecuniary help. It was stated that the respondent had been in the habit of going behind the scenes at Drury-lane Theatre, and made the Acquaintance of an actress. Miss Florence Paget said that when perform- ing in Drury-lane pantomime in 1893 she made Mr Wynne's acquaintance, and had accompanied him to his house i n Berkeley-square after the performance. The intimacy continued until 1895. The President granted the petitioner a decree nisi for the dissolution of the marriage. -+

THE CINEMATOGRAPH. THE LATEST SCIENTIFIC TOY AT BALMORAL. The cinematograph made its appearance at Balmoral on Monday night, when her Majesty and the Court witnessed what we are informed was a highly successful entertainment, given by Mr W. Walker, of Aberdeen. The pictures shown were of a very diversified kind, beginning with the stately pageant of the Jubilee,and including such humorous items as clowns, a pantomime sketch, snowballing, and a bicycle spill. Fortuitously, the director of the entertainment was able to show some pictures of the heroes of the hour-the Gordon Highlanders—which we are informed especially gratified her Majesty. This (says the Daily Chronicle) is an item that London managers, who make a feature of this form of entertainment should instantly put in their bills.

COSTER GIRLS IN COURT. "LIZA'S BLOKE OUT WITH KATE. Considerable amusement was created at Shore- ditch Cointy Court on Tuesday, when Judge French heard the action of Hate Levett v. Eliza Dubban. Both of the parties are costers from Whitecross-street. His Honour What is your claim ? Plaintiff: Why, when I was a-coming aht of the Brit. (Britannia Music Hall) one Saturday night, Eliza she runs at me as though she's barmy, and before I could so much as lift my little finger,so help me if she hadn't pulled my bran new Hostrich fewer out of my 'at, and tored it up. (Loud laughter.) She then tries to tare all my clothes off my back, so I told her not to come it, but as she kept on at it I guved off. (Laughter.) Defendant Who gave you permisshun to be aht with my bloke, eh ? (Langhter.) Plaintiff Oh, Jack you mean ? Defendant: Who do yer think I mean ? I aint got a dozen hangin' on such as the likes o' you have. (Loud laughter.) Plaintiff I met Jack in the Kings and Keys, having a mild and bitter, and he says to me, Will you come to the Brit. ?" I says, What bout 'Liza ?" and he says, Oh, she aint no class. (Laughter.) I've just had a row wiv her, so I'm going to see it out on my own." (Loud laughter.) So I says to him, In course if you don't think 'Liza '11 be jealous I'll go, but you won't let on ? (Laughter.) He says he aint a- going to have nuffink more to do wiv you so I says, Here goes I'll go home for my new 'at." We goes into the fust 'ouse at the Brit., when it's all over, and Jack, he says to me, Come and have some whelks," and I s&ys, All right," and we was just a-going to have 'em when up you comes, juat as though you've been let out for 'w an hour. (Loud laughter.) Defendant: Did yer think I was going to let you galivant abaht wiv my bloke like that with- out saying nuffink ? (Laughter.) Plaintiff He said he didn't want cher. Defendant: He don't want you, that's a cert. (Laughter.) Plaintiff: I don't know so much I was wiv him on Sunday. (Loud laughter.) Defendant: Was he ? You wait till I get at him. I'll give him go for walks on Sunday with you. As to you, if I catch you together again I'll spoil your pretty face for you. (Laughter.) Plaintiff Opportunity's a fine thing. His Honour: Judgment for the plaintiff.

With 23 runners the Cambridgeshire Stakes on Wednesday was of the value of £ 1,500. Last year Winkfield's lpride won S,1,505, whilst the previous year Marco won 41,455.

FERNDALE.—You have not enclosed name and address SOUTH GLAMORGAN LIBERAL 500. TO THE EDITOR. SIR,—I should like to call your attention to the time of day at which the meeting of the South Glamorgan Liberal 500 is to be held, i.e., early in the afternoon of November 1st. There are several working men belonging to the above society who will feel the inconvenience of attend- ing at that time of the day. Why couldn't the meeting be held later ? Is it likely that the conveners of the above meeting have taken into consideration the chances of a working man getting there ? It does not seem to me that they are very anxious, after all, to have the workmen's voices on some very important subjects belonging to Liberalism.—I am, &c., A WORKING-MAN LIBERAL.

THE DECLINE OF THE WELSH LANGUAGE. TO THE EDITOR. Sm,-This is an old subject, yet once more revived in your columns. It is evident some would wish the language of the Cymro a thing of the past. I regret this, for all languages should be cherished, as they offer agreeable variety for diligent study and usefulness. Fortunately, the Cymmrodorion and Cymru Fydd Societies, coupled with the Eisteddfod, will materially help to retain the native tongue of the Brython. Again, the influence of the Welsh pulpit and Sunday schools wiil certainly prevent it becoming extinct. At present the Welsh lan- guage is introduced to some of our Elementary schools, and also receives support from public bodies. Another encouraging fact is that many English friends and others will not care to offer opposition to its use in their homes, &c. I am an old eisteddfodwr, and must confess that our national institution, the Eisteddfod, would not be on the present high scale were it not for the assistance the Saxons have given to foster its success. As a proof of this I was one of the committee of the Eisteddfod held in Cardiff for two successive days in 1879. Our presidents were Dr. Carne, of St. Donat's Castle, and Sir E. J. Reed. I think, too, the late Dean Vaughan graced the proceedings with his presence. I quite well remember the satis- faction their presence and influence gave us as promoters. Ever since the national gathering has not been without the aid of other nations as well as the Welsh people. Poetry and song of Wales will also claim a fond embrace in the hearts of Welshmen. I have recently had the pleasure of seeing Welsh books in day schools, and heard'the Lord's Prayer recited in Welsh, with hymns sung in the same language. Since the adoption of this course only one English parent I heard expressing dislike to the innova- tion. My position as a public officer is of ad- vantage to Know the feelings of parents anent the new departure in the large district I serve in. During the midsummer holidays I heard, on more than one occasion, groups of children singing the Welsh National Antnem with evi- dent delight. This is a strong point in favour of the lo.ve necessary to retain a language from destruction at the hands of its enemies. I cannot understand where the decline of the Welsh language" comes in, especially when faced with stubborn facts. No, the beautiful language of the Celt will never die, for in future as in the past Wales's sons and daughters will caress their native tongue as dearly as their own existence. The force of the adage, "Tra mor tra Brython," will sure to survive the person who said the other day that the Welsh language will only live another 50 years." Surely people should be in possession of facts before making use of such childish expressions.—I am, &c., D. YORATH (Eos Hafod). Ystrad-Rhondda, Oct. 27th.

THE INNOCENT PUBLICAN. On Tuesday at the Shoreditch i County Court (before Judge French, Q.C.) Alfred Perkins, an ex-publican, sought to recover from Jacob Solomons, a tailor, X4, money lent. Mr Mason appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Moore for the defendant. Plaintiff said he lent the money when he kept a public-house.—Mr Moore Is this not a card debt ?—Plaintiff: Certainly not.- Mr Moore Didn't you use to sit up till three in the morning playing half-penny nap ? (Laughter.) —Plaintiff: I don't play cards.—Mr Moore: Did you never have a party and play cards until everybody was cleaned out of money ? (Laughter.) Plaintiff: No; I don't know how to play cards.—His Honour You wouldn't know a good hand if you had it, eh ?-Plaintiff: I cannot only play cribbage.—His Honour: And can you win money at crib ?—Plaintiff: I can't. (Laughter.)—His Honour: You are unlucky. Some people make a living out of it. (Laughter.) —George Weekes, plaintiff's potman, said he had never seen cards played in the place.—Mr Moore: You have never seen a crowd in the bar parlour playing nap ?—Witness I don't know what they played. (Laughter.)—His Honour Where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly to be wise. (Laughter.) —For the defence Solomons said he had paid all he owed to the defendant, and that he had won off him at cards.—Mr Moore You always lost ? —Defendant Oh, no. Sometimes I won a bit, but I always did it in before I left the house. (Laughter.) He took precious good care you did not win too much.—His Honour, in giving judg- ment for the plaintiff, said he was inclined to think the £4 was not a gambling debt.

CREDITORS' MEETINGS AT CARDIFF On Wednesday the first meeting of creditors in re Thomas Martin, draper, of 97, Main-street, Cadoxton-Barry, was held at the Official Receiver's Office, Cardiff. The debtor's state- ment of affairs showed gross liabilities zC607 8s 9d, of which JE579 11s 3d was estimated to rank for dividend. The assets were returned at JE215 14s 3d. The debtor attributed his failure to a strike of labourers and depreciation in stock. He was unable to submit any offer of composition, and was adjudicated bankrupt, the Official Re- ceiver being trustee. The first meeting of creditors was held also in the case -of John Griffiths, Commercial-street, Tynewydd, Ogmore Valley, hairdresser. The statement showed gross liabilities £ 432 12s 3d, estimated to rank, £ 422 9s 9d, and assets £ 67 Is Id. Debtor attributed his failure to loss by fire on the 27th June last, and was unable to submit any offer of composition. He was adjudicated bank- rupt, the matter being left in the hands of the Official Receiver as trustee.

CARMARTHENSHIRE CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. The Calvinistic Methodists of Carmarthenshire held their monthly meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday at Bethel Chapel, Pembrey. On Tues- day the general conference to transact the con- nexional business was held under the presider ey of Mr John Hughes, Llanelly, the president -or the term, when a very lengthy agenda was gone through. Mr J. W. Jones, Llandilo, the county treasurer, reported that Earl Crawford had granted a lease for 999 years for Tumble Chapel for the nominal rent of 10s per year. A resolution was passed thanking the Earl. A resolution of sympathy was passed on the death of the Rev. J. Evans (Eglwysbach). The monthly meeting for November was not settled, but the December meeting will be held at Llandovery on the 1st and 2nd, when Professor Pryce, Trefecca Col- lege, will attend, and also the Rev. J. Pugh, Cardiff, should he not attend the November meet- ing. A general society was held on Wednesday morning, the subject being, Peace in the Churches." The Rev. G. Owen spoke re the temperance cause. Public meetings were also held.

A GENEROUS GIFT. On Tuesday a very gratifying announce- ment was made at the Widnes Town Council meeting. The cost of the Municipal Technical School and Free Library was found to have r exceeded the estimates by £ 2,700, the full amount being over X14,000, and a letter was read from the local manager of Parr's Bank intimating that a certain gentleman had instructed him to pay the sum required to the Council. The offer was accepted with acclamation.

MABON, Maelgwyn, 9adrawd Dafydd Mor- ganwg, Mvnyddwr, all write for the Cardiff Timrs anJ South Wains Weekly New, which is a magazine and a newspaper in one. The best and brightest penny- worth of fiction, gossip, news. and special articles dealing with Welsh snbject.s pnblished. Orde a copy at once.

IS ENGLAND ENDANGERED ? MANCHESTER MAN SAYS NO It is declared that English supremacy in the commercial world is in danger, and that our posi- tion as paramount power will be lost in other words, that England is going to the dogs. But we have in these islands an enormous reserve of force. A man from the Umpire (Manchester) has lately had a talk with Mr David Grierson, 165. Water-street, Manchester. Mr Grierson is now some forty-six years of age, and has had the usual share of luck—good and bad. "But," he said, I got along all right up to about nine years ago, when I was seized with bronchitis which became chronic. I had no reserve strength to throw it off. For years-up to, in fact, three months ago-life was not worth living. I never knew what a good night's rest meant. I had many a time to sit on the bedside for hours struggling for breath, I lost flesh rapidly. Nine stone three pounds was one record and as you see, I am not a small- framed man. My appetite went, and I was unfit for regular work. Doctors did their best for me, but in vain. In fact, they told me I should never be well again. I thought it was all up with me. How: ever, I dragged on until March more dead than alive. In that month I saw an article about Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and thought I would try them. I took two pills that day, then three next day. From breakfast to dinner-time that day I only coughed once-a marvel for me. I took them right on, my cough and breathing getting better fast, my appetite coming back, and my strength returning. By the time I had finished the first box the cough had gone—completely, and now (having used the pills as long as needed) I am as well as ever I was in my life, and as fit for work as the best. Now, this is nothing more than the simple truth, and I do not exaggerate a single hair's breadth. Of course I have recommended the Pills to others. My daughter-she is twenty-three years old-was very ill a little time ago with serious stomach derangement. She vomited everything she took—even a little weak tea-and was getting worn to a skeleton. She went to a doctor-in fact, to several doctors-but they did her no good. Then she took my advice and tried Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. The first pill relieved her—a dozen cured her. She is quite well and strong now, and as hearty as you could wish for." The same "reserve" force that makes nations safe makes men safe. Mr Grierson needed force to throw off his illness. His daughter needed strength to digest her food. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills literally give strength, and that is why they are unlike ordinary pills, which only weaken. Therefore, when you have them, buy only the real Dr. Williams' Pills, with the full name. If in doubt, send direct to Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holborn-viaduct, London, sending 2s 9d if for one box, or 13s 9d for six boxes. Here are some of the disorders they have cured con- sumption, paralysis, locomotor ataxy, anosmia, rheumatism, sciatioa, early decay, St. Vitus' dance, ladies' ills. And the imitations-those that don't bear Dr. Williams' name—Well, they don t cure anything: but they bring lots of profit to those who palm them off on careless people!

FATAL CURIOSITY. At an inquest held on Wednesday on the body of la young fellow found terribly mutilated in Gough Tunnel, on the Blackburn line of the Lincolnshire and Yorkshire Railway, it transpired that deceased, who is a son of Mr Gandy, a Bolton tradesman, had expressed a desire to explore the tunnel. To gratify his curiosity he essayed to walk through the tunnel which is over three miles long, and was caught by a passing engine and killed. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.

THE AUTHOR AND THE COSTERS. Two costermongers, named Sharp and James, had cross-summonses at one of the London Police Courts for assault, arising out of a dis- puted pitch" in New Kent-road. Mr Crocker appeared for Sharp and Mr Sydney for James. A witness named George Clark, who described himself as an" author and composer," gave evi- dence on behalf of Sharp, and caused some amusement by his pedantic manner. He stated that all the confraternity seemed to be going for Sharp. Mr Fenwick What do yon mean ? Witness The ragtag and bobtail, you know birds of a feather. Mr Sydney Did you see the beginning of the ? quarrel ? Witness No but where you see shells you can guess eggs. But in this case they were vegetables ?—Yes thev were rolling all over the place. Where are you employed ?—I am employed at random. Just now I am a song writer, but I'm a clerk by profession. You are a clerk out of employment ?—Yes, that's it. There's many a barrister out of a job. (Laughter.) Don't try to be smart, Mr Clark. It does not reflect credit upon you.—I know that, sir I have no credit with anybody. (Renewed laughter.) Mr Sydney Where do you live ? Witness In Southwarlc Bridge-road. Then what were you doing in New Kent-road ? —I was about my business. Does your business as a songwriter take you there among the costermongers ?—Oh, give me a rest; I was waiting for a friend. Magistrate Stand down, Mr Clark you don't do yourself justice. The case was adjourned, pending an action for damages in the County Court.

CONTEMPT FOR PRISON LIFE. Uskside women had the lion's share of the ordinary business at Wednesday's Newport Police Court. No less than ten women appeared to answer charges, most of which were of a similar nature, and the evidence showed that the unruly members had been used with too great freedom, and that the language was neither refined nor polite. Amongst the number was Mary Ann Murphy, who made a 56th appearance. On Monday night Murphy and Elizabeth Nelson were both in their cups, and entertained a crowd in Commercial-road. Both were taken away on the police appearing, and summonses were issued. Last night Murphy again imbibed too freely, and repeated her demonstration in Commercial-road. This time she was lodged in the cells, and she therefore appeared in the dock, whilst her friend Nelson stood on the defendants' stand. The Magistrates sent Murphy to prison for one month, and Nelson, who made a 20th appearance, was fined 10s 6d. Murphy, on hearing her sentence, said, That's nothing when you get used to it," and on disappearing she said, So long, Susannah."

PAST EVENTS IN OUR ISLAND RECALLED. OCTOBER 28TH. 1841—A miser, named Smith, died in his house, Seven Dials, London, in the possession of funded, leasehold, and freehold property valued at £ 400,000. A treaty was con- cluded between Great Britain and the Shah of Persia. 184-The new Royal Exchange, built by the architect, William Tite. was opened by the Queen in state. 1845-The British Museum received in gift the rich library of the Right Hon. Thomas Grenville. 1848—Labuan, ceded to the British Government in 1846, was occupied by Sir James Brooke. 1859-Lord Brougham was elected Chancellor of Edinburgh University against the Duke of Buccleuch under the new Act regulating the Universities of Scotland. 1887—The Aurora warship was launched at Pem- broke. 1894—Wreck of the inter-colonial steamer Wairarapu from Sydney, off the coast of New Zealand; 111 passengers and 23 of the crew drowned. ->-

A CLERGYMAN'S JEST BOOK. The Rev. Stewart F, L. Bernays contributes to the November Cornhttl some interesting examples of the kind of humour which the average parson occasionally meets with. The clerk, for instance, he has found, looks at death from a purely profes- sional point of view. "I remember his saying one day, when I happened to remark on the number of burials, that it was quite providential, as he had long wanted some extra earth tor banking up in another part of the cemetery. One had certainly never looked at death in that light before. I shall never forget an extraordinary remark he once made to my vicar about the size of the burial ground. It was a vast place, and already something like 50,000 were buried there. 'Ay,' he said, I often thinks to myself, at the Resurrec- tion, when all these folks gets up, what a 'nm there'll be.' The compliments paid by the poor are often put in a very amusing way. An admirer once declared with regard to the whole staff of clergy, You are all so plain (a word of high commendation), but as for the vicar, 'e's beauti- ful I" The greatest compliment, though at the same time the most curious, Mr Bernays ever heard, was paid by a working man to a certain Bishop, famous for his simple kindliness. What I likes 'bout the Bishop is 'e's not a gen'Ieman."

THE ALLEGED FRAUDS < LADIES. uf EVIDENCE OF SIR G. LEWIS. PRISONER COMMITTED FOR TRI. James Cruikshank (43), of Wharncliffe H. Sheffield, described as of "no occupati was again charged at Bow street obtaining securities from Lady Rand Churchill and her sisters, and from Tat, other ladies and gentlemen, by false pretence Sir George Lewis prosecuted, Mr Purcell fended, and Mr Peter Grain, who appeared .in case last Monday for the first time, watched proceedings on behalf of the Hon. Ar Cadogan. Several hours were devoted to the examine of bank clerks and others,who gave evidence < cashing of certain notes which it is alleged bv prosecution formed part of the proceeds p ro ecu cheques given by the alleged victims of pria. for investment in the syndicates which prisoner represented he was promoting. proprietor of the Caversham Hotel, Read stated that he had twice cashed a £ 100 note foi prisoner, who had lived in the neighbourhoc Reading and had paid witness about £ 200 for hire of horses, carriages, and a steam launch Sir George Lewis You recognise now' sort of syndicate the prisoner put the mone: (Laughter.) 1 More witnesses on the question of the tra' of notes having been heard, Sir G. Lewis, who was sworn in the Se, style, gave evidence. He said :—In Septem & n3 1896, Mrs Frewen and her sisters consulted with reference to money which they had entru to the prisoner. On September 24th pris called at my office and said, You have wri to Mr Cadogan for my address, so I have o myself." I replied, Yes, Mr Cade represented to Mrs Frewen that you promoted a syndicate in connection & railway company from which It profits were to he derived, in fact, t times the amount of money invested. Did, authorise Mr Cadogan to make those statemi and have you received the money ?" answered Yes." I said, Into what bank! you paid the money?" He said. Icau' you. I am here without my solicitor, cannot speak to you as a lawyer withou solicitor being present." I said, You call R self Captain Cruikshank—I suppose yon g been in the Army ?" He replied, YesJ| said, Surely you must know it is your dug r give the information to these ladies whether a solicitor, doctor, or clergyman ?" but refused. I then asked, Where is the rail in connection with which these profits are B made?" He said, "In America." I reri America is a large place. Give me the naBl the railway," but he declined to do so. "I what source," I asked, are these lsvrge profi be made ?" He said he would not answRf questions except in the presence of his solic I then told him I could only draw one conch from his refusal to answer the questions. Nov. 5th, 1896, I brought an action against for Mrs Frewen, the writ being «ndorse&i plaintiff claims for XI.550, moneys obtained the defendant from plaintiff by fraud." statement of claim was delivered on Nov. 1896, and judgment was signed against defenr on May 31st, 1897. Sir George Lewis now applied that pris should be committed to trial on various sptf changes of obtaining money by false platen* further with stealing and appropriating CQf- sums and also with wilful and corrupt peij The latter charge he based pn an affiflayit m by prisoner in answer to certain ihterrogaj| in the course of a civil action. M Mr Purcell, while admitting in regard B first charge that in some cases a prima, facial might have been established to the satisfctcti* the magistrate, contended that in other csbse' evidence rather showed that the money had obtained in the prisoner's name by another son long before Cruikshank himself came oi scene. Mr Lushmgton It certainly seenw to Mr Cadogan has acted as the recognised aget the defendant, but whether innocently or J1 is no part of my duty to determine. Cruikshank, in reply to the charges, sa.i plead not guilty to each and every oft charges, and reserve my defence until l am Old Bailey.. J The prisoner was then formally comrmt^. trial on the charges mentioned by Sir (ft Lewis, bail being refused. In reply to the magistrate, Sir George l! said he understood that a chaEge of obtai money whilst an undischarged bankrupt w be preferred against prisoner by the Treasnr, I f

A COMPOSER'S SUICIDJl REMARKABLE LETTER. f On Tuesday morning Dr. George DOLr Thomas held an inquest at the St. Pa.r, Coroner's Court concerning the death of Francis Borschitzky, aged Tra years, a coiaj and teacher of music, lately residing %) Burton-crescent, Euston-road, who comr, suicide by cutting his throat. Mr George Q hosier, living at 22, Burton-crescent, depos^ he had known the deceased, who was a'Bohv as a composer and teacher of music. The had been in a very depressed condition o\ failing eyesight and his losing an aplpoir4 that he held at Folkestone, which meant source of income. He had said that he ing for future generations of music-lovu, that at the conclusion of his work be shok ,ti The coroner read'the following letter :—' 1 To the Coroner.—My weak eyes arc cause of my suicide, and I fear to becc burden to others. As I leave no relatives know, and my 40 years' work might be sm.w-t anyhow, so for the last few years, when mj. began to trouble me, I spent all my spare and money to have the BHISK plates correcte, re-engraved, and my manuscripts revised, wish to leave them to posterity. Now!Z works are in the British Museum for th, generation whenever they might be warned, pleasue that my working at my comp^ gave me is an ample reward, and I tha.1 that he sent me to England, and just at t1; (1849) when my service in pedagogicaj mor wanted. I thank the English peoplefo-I hospitality. All my employers are the origin of my compositions. I published the wut! my own use. If I kept it quite secret it w: cause I could not do justice to both busines profession. I have never been really ill, now seems that all the ill man is heir tf accumulated in an indescribable agony. 1 not a wilful murder. But it would be wrci,, me to complain, for nobody could wish for a agreeable visit for three-quarters of a centr this world than had. Even in the fourth d J I joyfully prepared my works for the rs Museum. My feet are trembling. I feat going to do wrong. But it must be done-—it last effort in this world.—Yours, eic., Borschitzky." The jury returned a verdict That the committed suicide whilst of unsound rtundte )e¡

DOMESTIC SERVANTS AND TM NOTTOE. fi ,r; r. At the Wandsworth County Court action of Wills v. Taylor was tried., plaintiff, a domestic servant, of Soman's X < sued the defendant, of Tooting, to recove sum of JE1 3s 6d, a month's wages in lien oft The plaintiff stated that on her last Si > out she met her young man, and they went walk. In the evening he prevented her gil at the proper time, and she had to seek thS J a policeman. She however reached the; before 10 o'clock. She had been late orf occasions. The Judge That was your young rnanw. < was it ?-Plaintiff: Yes. The Judge Did you explain that ?-Pls Yes. But they would not listen to my gfi tion. The defendant stated that the plaintiff ca on the Sunday in question at nearly 11 « > In the morning she was spoken to about It, she then flew into a passion and declare would leave. This she did, and her wagc^j paid up to the time she left.. Jl Plaintiff Oh, that's false..J The J udge was convinced that the plaiQV tended to leave the defendant's service, MR so. Verdict for the defendant. V Plaintiff Oh, that's false..J The J udge was convinced that the plaiQV tended to leave the defendant's service, MR so. Verdict for the defendant. V

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