Flintshire Observer Mining Journal and General Advertiser for the Counties of Flint Denbigh

NEWS NOTES. IT may be interesting to many to note, at this .oment of storm and stress" in Crete, that just as the military strength of Turkey is on paper • far greater than that of Greece, so it is with the navy, for while the former country boasts 18 ironclads, 84 other steamers, 25 torpedo j boats, and a peace strength of 15,000 men, Greece can only lay claim to three first-class ironclads, two training ships, one torpedo ) cruiser, three minor vessels, and 20 torpedo and other small boats, and only 3222 officers and men. But it must not be forgotten that the efficiency of the two fleets by no means bear j comparison, for while all the Greek ships could if called upon give a good account of themselves, the majority of the Turkish vessels are practic- j ally useless. I WHILE it is gratifying to learn from the annual report of the Inspector-General for Recruiting for 1896 that the established strength of the Army was fully maintained throughout the year, even though the recruits were 1051 less than in 1895, it is a source of regret that the steps taken by the War Office and the House of Commons to secure civil occupations tor ex-soldiers do not meet with more success. Here is an instance which needs closer examination. Over 100 deserving sol- diers were registered as applicants for posts as Government messengers, and although there were 120 vacancies, only four received appoint- ments. Such matters as these render soldier- ing as a profession unpopular. M. ANDREE now announces that his North Polar Expedition will set out on May 18 from Gothenburg for Spitzbergen, where, under; shelter of the balloon-house erected last j summer, the equipment of his balloon for its perilous journey will be completed. Since the return of the expedition of last year, the failure of which its originator maintains was due solely to the absence of the necessary southerly winds, M. Andree has been inces- santly engaged in the perfection of his air- vessel according to suggestions offered by the experience then gained. THE Shipowners' Parliamentary Committee have issued a circular concerning the Govern- ment Merchant Shipping Under-Manning Bill to members of Parliament interested in this question. They desire that the provisions of the bill should be extended to foreign ships when loading in and clearing from British potts. "Under the present law," they state, the Board of Trade can stop foreign vessels which are overloaded, so as to endanger human life. Why should the Board of Trade not also stop such vessels if they are so undermanned as to cause similar danger to human life ? It is true that the overloading takes place in this country, whilst the manning of the foreign ship has probably taken place in a foreign country. But there is no difficulty in a foreign ship adding to her crew in this country, where there is always to be found a large number of seamen belonging to all maritime nations.' HER MAJESTY has consented to lend one or two fans from her collection for the forth- coming Exhibition of the Fanmakers' Company I of the City of London at Drapers' Hall, which will be opened by the Princess Louise on May 25. Interest continues to grow in this Exhibi- tion, more especiaily from the number of valu- able prizes offered, including one of £ 50 for the best fan-leaf, with a design for sticks suitable for being executed in mother-of-pearl, designed and painted most appropriately to commemo- rate the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession. MUCH attention has recently been drawn to the fact that much of the drunkenness among the extremely poor inhabitants of certain northern localities is caused by the consump- tion of a mixture of methylated spirit with paraffin oil. It appears, says the British Medical Journal, that a certain proportion of the newly-distilled whisky kept in bond under- goes decomposition, and it is thus rendered unfit for consumption. This material is treated with methyl, removed from bond, and is sold by retail dealers for use in furniture polishing and other similar occupations. It was found, however, that the addition of methyl did not deter the poorer workmen from drinking the spirit, and consequently the autho- rities decided to add a small quantity of naphtha or paraffin oil. In spite of its nausea- ting character, however, this mixture, popularly known as dynamite," is very widely consumed, and in the poor closes of the city one may see, in the words of the report, groups of men and women, in a more or less hopelessly intoxi- cated condition, a bottle of I dynamite' in one hand and a com-beef can in the other, I from which they continued to drink the liquid diluted with water from a neighbour- I ing well." It can hardly be supposed that the liquor is relished, or that any amount of in- dulgence would lead to an acquired taste the object is simply to get drunk, and the com- pound enables this end to be obtained quickly ahd cheaply, for it is six or eight times less ex- i pensive than whisky. The injurious effects ( arising from this pernicious habit are not dwelt upon, but although the small quantities of methyl and naphtha may give rise to no dis- comfort to those accustomed to their use, yet the impure and raw spirit which is the basis of the compound must eventually work havoc, especially upon the nervous system. Every i step possible should be taken to put a stop ¡ to the vile and degrading practice here re- ferred to.

IK the Argentine Republio a law for the taxation of bachelors come,, into force on and after January 18, 1898. Every male citizen of the Republic, from I the age of 20 to the age of 80, who remains unmarried I is to pay a monthly assessment to the State. The payment ceases on the day of marriage. Such a law, ¡ except for wealthy men, will amount to nothing less than a compulsory Marriage Act. The second para- graph of the new Act deals off-hand with breach of promise cases. Any person, of either sex, who with- draws from a given engagement to marry is con- demned to a One of 300 piastres.

THE WARM CORNER h the welcome corner in these draughty duys ot winter, when the Sr» glows warm and cheerful. But-this fire, and its warmth, draw the cold air into the room whenever a door is opened, and underneath the door all the time, if the door does not fit tightly. A loose mat, laid against the entry, is pushed away every time anyone cotnee m. It is better to tack a little strip of felt along the bottom of the door itself. A screen, again, does wonders in keeping draughts out; and there is no more cheerful eight for an incomer than a com- fortable armchair and a screen. A WINTER TROUBLE that affects many of us is cold, chilly hands and feet. They come from defective circulation and poverty of the blood. Poor blood is what the doctors call amemia, always a prevalent trouble where women are concerned. It gives pallid cheeks, flat figure, languidness, and a way of being easily tired. Very often it is the first step towards decline," or, as people call it, consumption. Better stop it in time. It is good to be rosy and well, if you can. Here is a true story. Miss Richardson, daughter Of the, manager of a large brick-works at King's Dyke, Whittlesey, in Cambridgeshire, is a picture of health. Yet, a little while ago, she was in a consumption. Doctors attended her, but the girl made no progress, and became so weak that all quite expected her to die, as consumptive people do die. By the merest accident, the father found out what can be done by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. He read it, and said to his wife," Here's somebody advertising, and if only half what he says is true there's hope for Jane yet." The same night he sent for a box of Pills, and before half the box was gone, saw a matked change. Miss Richardson is, in her father's words, A woman again, and quite well." Her disease was a decline—consumption; but there are no signs of that now. She was so weak that she could do nothing; it appeared as if she hadn't the strength to walk. But Dr. Williams' Pills entirely cured her. This is an example for all women who feel languid, have a pain in the chest or the back, or feel the need of a tonic. These Pills-Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People-can be bought at the chemist's at 2s. 9d. a box. DO NOT MAKE A MISTAKE. Have the genuine Pills which cured Miss Richardson, as I have just told you. They are only to be had in a wooden tube or box in a closed pink wrapper, bearing the full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People." In case of any doubt it is4 better to send to the makers (the address is Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, Holbom- viaduct, London, E.C.) tlum to accept any substitute, for these Pills are not like ordinary medicine. A PRETTY TIPPBT AND Uttt. This is, as you see, a very stylish addition to a dreBs or cloth jacket—a tippet fashioned in velvet and trimmed with ostrich feather and chiffon killings, and a fascinating muff en suite. When the brighter weather allows of lighter and daintier toilettes this will be found useful. WASHING BABY'S HAIB. Whenever baby's hair is washed, it should be very lareiuny dried after- wards. Neg- lect of this will fre- quently give the child a cold in the head, which, if neglected, may lay the founda t i o n of a deaf- ness, that will go on in- creasing un- til, in later life, it may become permanent. It is best that the baby'fc hair should be washed at bedtime, to avoid- draughts TO CURB BNWJMATI8M. More cases of rheumatism than of any other dis- order prevalent at this time of the year have been cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. They act by strengthening the blood and nerves; people subject to rheumatism should use them at I once. These Pills have cured numerous cases of other disorders which arise from impoverished blood, such as muscular weakness, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, pain in the back, nervous head- ache, and all forms of female weakness, paralysis, locomotor ataxy, sciatica, influenza, anaemia, and palpitation. You can buy them at the chemist's, but take care that the package bears the full name, Dr. William's Pink Pills for Pale People, and in case of doubt send direct to Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, Holborn-viaduct, E.C., as the Pills can be had post-free at 2s. 9d., or six boxes for 13s. 9d. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are not a purgative. Pills sold loose, or from glass jars, are not Dr. Williams'—don't accept them. CHARACTER IK HAND WRITING. Thin is the handwriting of an honest working man, and is part of a letter written by him in answer to certain inquiries regarding bis health. For Mr. Bilton has had a wonderful and eventful history. He is to-day a strong, active, and hard-working man. Only three years ago. he was in such a state that ordinary medicine could do nothing for him. Week after week the friendly society to which he belonged paid him his sick allowance, and fur- nished him with the best medical attendance. until at last, although three doctors had seen him in consultation, he was pronounced absolutely incurable, and totally disabled by cys- titis, or bladder disease. Practically Dead is the expression used to describe his condition, and the friendly society treated him as dead. He was paid his full discharge money with the usual legal formalities, and lay down, paralysed, pain-racked, and helpless, to die. Nearly two years afterwards he was led to use Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. After only a few doses he began to feel power returning to his paralysed limbs. He perse- vered, still without hope of permanent benefit, but grateful for even a little ease in his pain. Strength began to return to bis muscles. The stiffness left his bones. Almost wild with the return of hope, so long a stranger to his heart* he continued the Pills, until at length he found himself hale and hearty, eager for work, enthusiastic, and strong. He has been actually re-admitted to the friendly society on the certificates of the, same doctors. On re-examining him, after the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills, they found him fit for work. this it only one of the thousands of cases in which Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have cured paralysis, locomotor ataxy, consumption, rheumatism, oneemia, sciatica; St. Vitus' Dance, kidney and bladder diseases, anc neivous troubles. They are the greatest tonic in thf world, and especially suited to the ailments of ladiea FREE TO OUR EBADEBS. If you are not well, and do not understand your ailment; if you are ill and wish to be well; wiite an account of your case to Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, Holborn-viaduct, London, E.C., and ask whether Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are. good for your case. If ,the.,v are not, you will be told if they-are, you wiH, no doujbt, hear of other cases like your own that have been cured by them. Mention the name of this paper, and you will hsv$a prompt reply."

IT is stated that the new cruiser Powerful vtfH be commissioned shortly by Captain Lambton for service with the Channel Squadron, and the Terrible by Captain May for China.

MR. CECIL RHODES A LON1XJJN I LANDLORD. ft is not generally known (remarks the Englitn j Mail) that Mr. Rhodes is, among many other things, a London landlord. The Colossus has large interests in property down Dalston way. His estate agent there is Mr. Henry Donaldson and the church of St. Philip, which stands in the district, was built by one William Rhodes, an ancestor of Cecil. Accord- ing to a writer, who calls himself "Marxian," little Pepys, of diary fame, used—with bow and arrow to shoot over "Rhodesia in London," when the land in question was a cow pasture long before the reign of bricks and mortar. Among the houses in Park- holme-road, Dalston, is one called Stortford House, after Bishop's Stortford, where the father of the, Empire-maker was rector; next door is Cecil House. Mr. Rhodes' sister Elizabeth, who married Captain William Rhodes, of Flore, a Northamptonshire village, within a mile or two of the centre of England, has, it is understood, a large interest in the Dalston pro- perty, although Mr. Rhodes is the predominant partner. His great-grandfather was a grazier, and lived, in the thirties, at Lamb Farm Cottage, which is still standing, a drab-brown brick-built detached villa of one storey, situated in Richmond-road, Dalston, and at present to let.

FACTORY GIRLS. In a fully-illustrated article on The Factory Girls of Yorkshire," by "One of Them" in Tlte Young Woman, we are told that in the ma tter of amusements, factory workers are not hard to suit. They can never be truthfully accused of having that chronic dislike to pleasurin' days which charac- terised that worthy lady, Mrs. Foyfer. The amuse- ments chiefly patronised by Yorkshire mill-girls are dancing, theatre-going, fancy-work, the reading of light literature, and what is known in factory circles as "tripping "-that is, going for a day or half a day s excursion. Comparatively few girls take advantage of the free libraries. Those who do, take a delight in reading the books of Mrs. Henry Wood, Annie S. Swan, Miss Braddon, Miss Wor- boise, Silas K. Hocking, and Mr. E. P. Roe. They are very careful to follow the fashions. There are girls who will spend from 10s. to 15s. on one hat for a summer. Jewellery is always in evi- dence. Bracelets, brooches, necklaces, earrings, and lockets are displayed indiscriminately at any time of the year. Sundays, in spring and early summer, are utilised as the occasions on which to air the new clothes for the public benefit. Then, indeed, factory girls may be seen in all the glory of their new war- paint. And now look at the contrast. One day in the week you may see them resplendent in the very latest fashion, and it is utterly impossible to tell whether they are factory workers or the members of some severely respectable middle-class family. Then, go out into the streets at six o'clock on the following morning, and yeu will see the same girls going cheer- fully to their work. Strong iron-shod clogs have taken the place of delicate kid boots, white mill-skirts and thick shawls worn over the heads, instead of cos- tumes and fashionable hats. What a transformation! Among factory workers, anyone who does not speak in the dialect of the district, but uses English undefiled," is said to talk fine." Of course, it often happens that there are occasions when factory girls wish to talk fine," and the result is generally very amusing. TQ the majority of South Country people the various dialects of Yorkshire sound like so much Dutch. An amusing story is told of a Yorkshire family who went to live in London fresh from a small village where the dialect flourished in all its splendour. The father of the family soon had occasion to buy a new pair of boots for one of the Children, and naturally he asked for them in his native tongue. However, he was obliged to repeat his question two or three times. and then the polite shopman gravely made answer, Sir, the family who speak French live next door." It is no doubt true that even to-day factory workers are still looked askance at by those who pride themselves on their ultra-refinement. To such as these, the everyday language of mill-girls will sound shocking, and their general behaviour appear^ coarse and vulgar. But it is not so in reality and, moreover, it is very unfair to judge the lives of factory workers from the standpoint of a refined and cultured lady. True, they have not that softness of speech or polish of manner which is said to be pos- sessed by Londoners, but they have plenty of grit and backbone in their characters.

A PALACE ON FIRE. A fire recently broke out in the marriage pandal at Mysore Palace. The Dewan immediately removed her Highness the Maharani Regent and the members of the royal family to the summer palace, and then personally saw the State jewels and other valuable property brought out and placed in safe custody. The Councillors and all the officers of the State came upon the scene with all speed and helped to quench the flames. The British Resident from Bangalore rendered invaluable help. He arranged with the, military to send sappers and fire-engines by special train. The Dewan separated the back part of the palace by small dynamite explosions. The occurrence of such a calamity immediately following upon the marriage festivities is regarded by all with extreme regret.

LINSEBO COMPOUND (Trade Mark) for Coughs and Colds, 9id., 13id. Sold by Chemiote only. 2 2 K I STOOD there in the silent ni,ht," said Willie Wisbington, wrapped in thought. Dear me murmured Miss Cayenne. "How chilly you must have been!" COAGULIiqiL-Cement for broken articles 6d. and Is.; postage 2d. Sold everywhere. Home and abroad. Mas. WATTS Isn't it a good deal of annoyance to get your meals at such irregular hours ?" Hungry Higgins The irregular hours ain't so bad as the irregular days," "LIKSEEP COJ POTOD (Trade Mark) for Coughs and Colds, 9-,ld., 1Sid. Sold by Chemists only. FUDDY There's Fumble over opposite. He prides himself upon the good things be gets off in conversation." Duddy Should think he would; they occur so seldom, you know." LINSEED COMPOUND for Coughs, Cold, Asthma, and Bronchitis. Of Chemists only. PRINCELING (opening the shooting match)-: Ddn- nerwetter 1 I have gone too far to the left I" Game- keeper Ob, not at all, your Highness; the target is fixed too much to the right." I CALLED," said the confident young man with manuscript sticking out of his pocket, "to see whether there is a vacancy in this office." No," re- plied the melancholy editor as he looked around the place, I'm sorry to say there is none. Even the waste basket is full.' ELECTRICITY in Bradford, says a recent paper by Mr. Gibbiltgs, is used now at 230 volts and by about 530 consumers. That city was the first one to com- pletely adopt the high-pressure supply. On December 31 last the number of lamps lit by this current was 2492 of 8 candle-power, 11,795 of 16 candle-power, 169 of 25 candle-power, 1298 of 32 candle-power, 167 of 50 candle-power, 120 of 100 candle-power, 3 of 150 candle-power, 32 of 200 candle-power, 5 of 250 candle-power, and 14 of 300 candle-power. There are 70 electric motors also worked from the city mains. The supply is in the hands of the Corpora- tion. FORTY PER CENT. DIVIDEND. Some time ago we directed attention to the immense profits made by three of the Companies belonging tr> the Yentnre Group. Since then we have bad other reports—notably that of the West Austra- lian Joint Stock Trust and Finance Corporation— showing very big profits, and now it is stated—and I We understand there are ample grounds for the state- ment—that the Mining Transport and General Finance Company, Limited, has accumulated profits in hand equal to three times its issued capital and sufficient to pay quarterly dividends of 10. per cent. for the next tweive months. There can: be no dpubt whatever that such Companies as the Mining Transport and General Finance Com- pany have an ample field before them in Weft Australia. Whatever the present disappointments of the Mines-and they are many-the future of the fields ja assured, ,pnd -a, well-managed Com- pany, such as tha ilipii^g Transport and General :FinanceJDompany haa shown ittfplf, to be, forirfecl /tQ.' ['"acquire options and enter into contracts for, tbe,; purchase, lease, or acquisition of lands,, gold, soyer, and other mines, minerals and mining rights, aisdr properties of every desci-iptioiis. iq Western Auptra 'a or elsewhere," may confidently count upon making big profits. To-day," March 27,1897.

SPORT IN THE VICTORIAN ERA. Writing in regard to the work which is being done by the Historical and Commemorative Section of the Victorian Era Exhibition to be held in London, Sir G. Bird wood says that the directors are seeking for memorials, both pictorial and actual relief, of-t.be more notable events during the Queen's reign. The great and the little wars, the founding of l'oloniep, and deeds of heroism are all subjects to be dealt wit b. and gentlemen speciaHy qualified will aseisfc in the collection of all objects of interest. Sir G. Birdwood continues: Under the advice of Mr. Charles E. Fagaii, NvLo has given much at tent ion to the litera- ture and iconography of the subject, the directors are bringing together a collection of pictures, souvenirs, memorials, and other objecte illustrating of the history of sport in all its phrases during the 60 \ears of her Majesty's reign, and there is every promise of a representative collection. being brought together which will go far to make this the most popular attraction of the exhibition, and justly so. The most spontaneous expression of individual and nrttional character is found in the great democratic sports of a country, and if history is philosophy teaching by examples the infeience is inevitable that the patriot citizen cannot set too great store on the development of the natural force-the physical energy— of his race. And sport proniotes not merely bodily health and vigour, but all the higher forms of manliness, alertness in observation, promptitude in judgment and action, the determination never to deserve to lose and alway-s deserve to win, and the disciplined temper to accept defeat without degradation, and victory without vaunting. Sport promotes in a word that magnanimity of soul which is the noblest cha- racteristic of British statesmanship, and the redeem- ing grace and giory of our ubiquitous Empire. The history during the Queen's reign of cricket, foot- ball, rowing, swimming, and other atheletics gener- ally, and horsp racing, and bunting, will all be repre- sented both pictorially, and with as much actuality as possible. Besides portraits of many of 'he sporting notabilities of the reign, there will, it is hoped, be portraits of 60 winners of that clas- sical race, The Derby," and of their jockeys. There will also be examples of the works of all our greatest painters of horseflesh, including Herring, the greatest of them all. The directors are likely to be exceedingly fortunate in the exhibition of racing pic- tures by Herring, and within the limits of the reign and the painter's life we may hope for a full series of his heroes of The Derby" and other races. No one ever pictured a thoroughbred horse like Herring not even Job" or Homer, whose descriptions of the j "stall-fed" war-horse touch sublimity, nor Virgil, who renders the movement of a charge of cavalry with vividness that strikes the ear even of those igno- rant of Latin. But the horse they depict, and the horses depicted on the monuments of Egypt, and Assyria )" Nineveh marbles "), and Greece (" Elgin marbles"), and by every painter before and after Herring, are the typical horse; whereas Her- ring's horses are the portraits of individuals known to him, and loved by him, and whose personality impresses through life those who have once seen them on his canvas. He painted them in all the poetry of their typical symmetry and force of form and elastic fleetness and elegance of Sight, and exul- tation in their own speed and strength.; but also with that minute attention to details which gives to each of his horses its own individuality, and marks them as his friends, and, at a glance, makes them ours. No Ojne ever painted the natural gloss of the coat of well- groomed racehorses like Herring, or the gay flashing lustre of the variegated silken jackets of their jockeys as they rush past the winning post. It may be men- tioned in this connection that Herring was animal painter to the Duchess of Kent. I will only add that the directors of the London Exhibitions (Limited) undertake to forward to all persons desirous of offer- ing any loans to the Victorian Era Exhibition a paper providing full particulars of the conditions on which they are to be offered and received.

IN THE BAY OF BISCAY—OH f With regard to the recent storms in the Atlantic which have proved disastrous to more than one vessel, a correspondent sends to the Westminster Gazette a vivid account of his experiences in one of the big liners bound East passing through the Bay of Biscay during the worst of the gales: "We came in,"he writes, for the most terrible storm, which lasted for giree days and nights, Our rudder broke loose twice, always a dangerous thing in a storm, and the huge waves which swept the ship from stem to stern broke in the top lights of the dining saloon and flooded the ship with water. Water got as far as even the engine-room. Sometimes we seemed to lie abso- lutely over on one side, sometimes to stand On our beam ends. About two a.m. on this first night, suddenly above the din of the storm there came a aejse of cracking and rending. Immediately we heard a great shouting and stampede of many feet. Then almost at once water began to pour into our cabin. We lay and watched it. It went swish, swish, from side to side, as we rolled, taking with it boots, shoes, bopttrees, and everything else that was on the floor. Presently it began to splash me in my bed. Then the electric light went out. The darkness was more than I could bear, and I clambered down from my berth and went out of my cabin to face the waste of wafers in my pyjamas. I steadied myself and crept along the corridor. The water was rushing down the central staircase. The noise of every kind was simply deafening. At length I found an empty caoin, which seemed dry and beyond the reach of the waters. There I collapsed, expecting the worst. The beU was broken and no one came near me. For two days I had no food save a few dry biscuits. When we reached Genoa all was smilling again. Only 13 wounded men-two more were drowned—and the deck a mass of wreckage, remained to tell the tale of a hurricane unprecedented in the annals of the oldest mariner on board."

Miss TOWNEY (in search of the idyllic, at iast met: to 1 a real, live shepherd) Pray, tell me, gentle shepherd, where is thy pipe ?" The Gentle Shepherd I left it at 6ome, mum, 'cause I ain't got no 'bacay." I How is Gullem getting along now ?" Splendidly, for him." How do you know ?" He has just succeeded in borrowing a sovereign from me." A LAnGE Indian elephant has just been added to the collection at the Zoological Gardens in London. SIR, CLAUDE MACDONALD, the British Minister to China, has left Pekin on a visit to Corea. THE Chinese Government is negotiating with German financiers for a loan of 50,000,000 faels. AN examination of candidates for the army will be held on June 30 and following days. "LINSEED COMPOUND" (Trade Mark) gives Expec- toration without strain. 9-id., 18id. Of Chemists. FIRST ARTIST (patronisingly): Van Dike is a good fellow, but he never will be a finished painter." Second Artist. No; all of his figures are entirely too life-like." "LINSEED COMPOUND," a demulcent anodyne ex- pectorant for Coughs and Colds. Of Chemists only. STRANGER (to man in front): "Won't you please ask your wife to take her hat off ? I can't see the stage at all." Man in front: Ask her yourself—I don't dare." KLINX.—New white inerganio Cement for Pottery, Porcelain, &e., 6d. and Is.; postage 2d. Of Chemists. TIMMINS Those confounded proof readers spoiled one of my jokes yesterday. Left the point, clear out." Simmons: I read them all. Whicfy one was it LINUM CATHARTICUM PILLS,, digestive, corrective, and agreeably aperient. 9Jd.f l^d. Of all Chemists. Tii j&y,, did, nothizig..at.Mrs.. Dumpy-Dimple's ren ception but tali about the weather." II Well, whai greater variety could you desire- at this time of year?" THE Philatelic Eecdrd «tates that a new series <0! English postage stamps is in course of preparation, and will shortiy be issued. THE bill renewing the permits accorded to boarding- house keepers in the Isle of Man to sell>bear has; failed to pass the House of Keys. u COUNT LOVATELLI is to be replaced as naval attache to the Italian Embassy in London by the Chevalier Bianco, Commander in the Italian Navy, and the Queen has signified her approval of the appointment. A DisrATCji from Havana says a report is current that Maximo Gomez, the inMrgent. leatter, hM been killed in an engngement.

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WOMEN are beginning to distinguish themselves at the German Universities. Five ladies have up to this time taken the doctor's degree at Heidelberg alone. One of them, an American, made so brilliant a success that she was at once offered an appointment at the German Zoological Station near Naples. FOR a really (niginal method of dealing with drunk and incapables" we mast turn to Turkey. There the punishment for the first offence is the bastinado; the second and third offences are followed by chastisement; but after the thitd offence the offender becomes privileged," and is entitled to be- carefully taken homeby a policeman. Tyin Norwegian Parliament has unanimously decided to appoint Dr. Narisen t6 the Chair of Zoology in the University of Christiania. It is understood that the duties of the Chair will not interfere with any further explorations of the Arctic or Antarctic regions which Dr. Nansen may. be dispqsed to undertake. Arc acetylene gas-engine, which was in epursp of construction by a journeyman plumber at Egremont, Cheshire, during t,he pjogreis,pf sqwe experim'en^i connected with the ignition of the charge in the cylinder, recently exploded with BUch violebce th&t the owner was kUled on the soot. ilWANGA, King of Uganda, has. turned coffee planter and swamp drainer. And the Foreign Office report on the trade and industry of the State tells us many things more wonderful even than that. The Foreign Office justly plumes itself upon the astonish- ing progress in Uganda within these half-dozentvam Bver since 1894 the imports.into the chief town have been more than quadrupled; and the exports'hava been advancing at a corresponding rate. As the natives of the Uganda Kingdom are an advanced race, they are offering an ever-widening market for manufactured articles in textiles and metals, includ- ing agricultural implements and industrial tools.. Uganda is going to be a cotton, tea, tobacco, anifc. coffee growing country. Seven years ago, Dr. Peters, the German explorer and agent, found the country* destroyed by rival factiou. He tried to- bring ft within tilq German sphere. He was too late. lei. rnteresnng to remember this, because-if the Germans had appropriated Uganda, they would li-vio bad to. plirt :wrr II ifeligoland,

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