The Cambria Daily Leader

Lemons make the mouth water- That's why Silver Shred" LEMON ] Marmalade i Is such a wonderful Breakfit.st &$■>*& I User. Just as delicious as "GOLDNw 3 SHRED," and ROBERTSOX makes it. 1 Sold in every Town and Hamlet in the United Kingd JUl. |

TheCornerColumnj Gipsy Smith" is coming to [Wesley. # # Who was the false prophet who pre- dieted a bout of line weather after the brilliant sunset last evening? What did the Newport players say when the referee disallowed their goa-I on Saturday. Better left unsaid, we think I t: "It never rains hut it pourx." Swansea. is graccd at present with a fasting man, and the latest arrival is a lasting Irishwoman." ♦ The people of New York are going to hell so fast that I despair of the salvation of the metropolis.—The Rev. Billy Sunday. 11 After losing two weeks rnnwiing, Swansea, Town last Saturday brought off y. double event. Is this a change for the good? A well-known Swansea man was eeen at Igangland Bay yesterday wear- I ing a straw hat. And they say summer is on the wane? Mr. W. B. Maxwell, referring to the banning of one of his books, says that his publisher complained very bitterly about the action of the library censors, This is a horrible business for me, Maxwell, he said. "In future I shall have to read your books myself." SF ? Mrs. Timothy Wheatley, who pre- sided at last Saturday's Wesley concert, is the first woman to occupy that posi- tion this session, and, as arrangements are already completed for the closing concerts, she evidently will have that honour all to herself. lw The Rev. Ben Lewis, of Llan- gyfeJach, preaching at Dijias Chapel on Sunday, suggested that possibly the "thorn in the flesh from which St. Paul suffered was really toothache. If MJ, the metaphor would certainly be very apt. There are many who have fallen victims, and "claim honours" for; being absent-minded, but perhaps the "cake" should he given to the Sketty ??e k S tok? joiner who, one night la-st week, took hiti dinner—prepared ready for him to go to work next day-to bed with him. =*• One thing, the new arrangement of paths at Brynmill will do away with a Jot of fishing. Old inhabitants say the fishing at the lake is not as good as it used to be. One says he often used to carry awav half a dozen or 1/0 of roach or dace. But these fishing-stories must always be taken cautiously. # A Congregational minister in Mir- field, Yorkshire, to find funds for the at present hard-pressed London Missionary Society, has been living for a week on bread and water, and without fire-, news- papers and several other comforts. He says that from fasting he has learned what a terrible temptation it must be to a hungry man to steal food. Such a feast of good music was given by Swansea's juvenile artistes at the Wesley concert that the audience de- manded an encore for each item. Kventually, Mnõ. Wheatlev, who presided, pointed out that if each item was to be repeated, it would mean having to stay until nearly midnight, utd added: ""We do not keep public- house hours here." 1!: tI Speaking at the Denbighshire Dinner in London on Saturday, Mr. Spencer Leigh Hughes said that on one occasion when at Cardiff he was inter- viewed by a local paper. In reply to the question" What do you think is the capital of Wales?" he said, "Speaking Here now, I say Cardiff "—(laughter)— hut if he was going to Swansea the fol- lowing night, he would reserve to him- seh the liberty of re-considering his de- cision. A correspondent writes :—The critics of the new paths at the Swan Park will soon change their tune, when what is, grows into what will be. Those at any rate who have any sense of the beautiful; and those who haven't don't nee-d narks, anyway. As the summer romes on, a.s the tree-s and shru bs don their summer attire, and as the inter- lacing blossoms lend charm and frag- rance to these pastoral avenues, there will be a, revulsion of feeling in favour of Jlr. Bliss's most facile creation. An Irish writer in the "Sporting Chronicle" seems to have felt the Welsh defeat rather badly, and has had to resort to mud s linging. As usual," he writes, there was a strong con- tingent of the aboriginal inhabitants of Lloyd-Georgeland amongst the crowd on the unreserved side of the ground. They passed the time agreeably by cheering on their countrymen and boo- inrz; the referee when his decisions did not please them, while they filled in the intervals by singing hymns. Thus all the elements that go to make for grati- Dcation in Taffyland were at hand." # # TO-DAY'S STORY. The opera director was speaking. We give the people what they want," he said, "provided., of course, that they don't want unworthy things. And they don't. They who fail in opera give too many things that the people are lukewarm, about—things like Strauss. Strauss is a great, a very great composer. But the people's opin- ion of him was very well interpreted by Blanc. "'Do you like Strauss's Elektra?' Blanc once asked a friend. 'Ye-es--in a way,' his friend re- plied. 'Shake hands on it! cried Blanc heartily. 'Neither do 1.'

"MOMENT OF MADNESS." 1 MADAME CAILLAUX AND THE "FIGARO" ATTACKS. MACISTERIAL EXAMINATION. Paris, Mondev.-Th-e "Figaro" com- plains that certain foreign newspapers are endeavouring to create an impres- sion that there was good foundation for the story that the "Figaro" intended publishing private letters in connection with the Caillaux affair. The joiirnti, says that a London paper has been an unwitting accomplice in the defamation. From to-morrow the Figaro" wiu; deal with libellers by taking judicial measures.- Reuter. MADAME CAILLAUX. Magisterial Examination. On Saturday Madame Cailiaux wa.s taken to the Palace of Justice for her first examination by M. Bouchard, the first exam i iia-i?ion by presiding magistrate. She married, she said, M. Leo Claretie in 1894, and had two daughters. In 1908 a divorce took place, and in December, 1911, she mar- ried M. Cailiaux, who at the time was Prime Minister. It was entirely a love makh." she said (according to the Chronicle" correspondent), and my husband and myself were united by tne closest ties 0; affection. I have always taken the greatest possible interest in my. hus- band's political progress, and in the joys and sorrows of his public life I gladly share." The F igarc I I A ttacks. Mme. Cailiaux then recalled the be- ginning of the "abominable Press cam- paign" against her husband and de- scribed how the articles in the "Figaro" harrowed her feelings as a wife. "These attacks," she continued., "became more and more bitter, reaching their height about the time of the forming of the Doumergue Cabinet, of which M. Cail- laux was Finance Minister. It was he who suffered so bravely and in silence. I knew how well and loyally he had served his country in public life. I did not wish any more private letters dragged into the light of day. A Moment of Madness." In a moment of madness I bought the revolver, and you know the rest. I swear to you I did not. intend to kill M. Calmette. I deeply regret it. 1 did not at the moment realise the gravity of what I set out to do. How easy it is to take a life without intending to do so!" At the end of this narrative Mme. Cailla-ux gave way to tears. j

A MISSING WILL REMARKABLE WELSH CASE IN THE PROBATE COUKT. In the Probate Court to-day, before the President, Sir Samuel Evans, an application was made in the case of Fullilove v. Griffiths and others, in reference to the testamentary disposi- tions of Mr. Joseph Edward Fullilove, of Tonypandy, who died on the 5th of December, 1913. Mr. R. M. Middleton, for the defen- dants, asked that the widow of the tes- tator should be examined with reference to the deceased's testamentary papers. Counsel explained that in July, 1912, deceased had made a will, which on his death was found to be missing. He read an affidavit to show that the will had been placed in a drawer and four hours after the death of the deceased, when the drawer was opened, it was found that the will was not there. The de- ceased left an estate of £6.18. Under an earlier will the widow took half the estate, and under the later will £100. i,c there was an intestacy she got L500. Mr. W. O. Willis, appearing for the plaintiffs, opposed the application, and in the result the President declined to, make anordfr.

CASTRO CAUGHT. VENEZUELAN EX-PRESIDENT FOUND ON BRITISH TERRITORY. New York, Sunday.—A telegram from Port of Spain (Trinidad) states that General Cipriano Castro. ex-President of Y eIlezeula, whose whereabouts has been unknown for several months, has j been discovered there. Detectives raided a hotel occupied mainly by Venezuelans, and found 40,00Q rounds am ammunition and a few revolvers. They proceeded to the house occupied by the ex-Pi esident's brother Carmelo Castro, where they came upon Cipriano Castro himself. The ex-President ha. been living at Port of Spain since July. He came from Southampton, and when he landed he was clean shaven, and was not recognised by anybody. General Castro declared that he sought seclusion to escape the spies of General Gomez, the President of Vene- zuela. It is rumoured that the Trini- did Government lias beep instructed from London not to disturb General Castro for the present.—Router. fThe island of Trinidad, which is British territory, lies just off ttio-coost of Venezuela. J

OHAMBERLAIN'S PASTOR. The death is announced of the Rev. John Worsley Austin, minister of the Church of the Messiah, the leading Unitarian church in Birmingham. Mr. Chamberlain was formerly a regular member of the church, and taught in the Sunday school.

A NEAT RETORT. An elaborate poster depicting the Church in Wales as being closed is freely distributed throughout England these days (says "The London Welsh- man and Kelt." ) Outside the church door there stands a woman and a child —presumably the whole of the jongre- gatMtmt)

FOUND IN POND. .do. LLANELLY MYSTERY SOLVED BY POLICE DISCOVERY. 'ICLERK'S FATE. I I Information was given to the Llanelly police yesterday evening to the effect that Mr. Jack Lewis, of Colston-street, Llanelly, was missing from his home. It appears that Mr. Lewis had been m indifferent health for some time, and was suffering from depression. Fears were entertained as to his personal safety, and search was made in various parts of the town, but these were all In vain until this morning, when two boys found a coat which is supposed to have been the property of Mr. Lewis lying on the bank of the Old Castle pond. The polity. iinBodtsiely. ,»*ent to the spot, and propose having the pond dragged this afternoon. Mr. Lewis, who was a clerk in. the Rhondda and Swansea Bay office at Swansea, is 32 years of age, and is a brother of Miss Julia Lewis, who is well- known in musical circles in South'Wales. In the coat the police found a. letter which is supposed to have been written by Mr. Lewis. Body Discovered. I Telephoning later, our LlaneHy re-1 presentative states that under the direction of Detective-Sergt. Hodge Lewis, the Old Castle Pond was dragged by means of grappling hooks in the pre- sence of a large crowd, and after 30 minut.e.s the body was discove-roo.. It was identified later as that of Mr. Jack Lewis, Cold stream-street, Llan- elly. Deceased left his home on Sunday afternoon at about 4 o'clock, and had previously consulted his medical ad viser about his health. For some weeks he had been in a. state of depression, and he was given a hottle containing a sleeping draught. This was found in his overcoat pocket which, along with his cap, was discovered by two boys on the bank of the Old Castle pond. Deceased was of a roving spirit, and when quite a lad went to sea. He had travelled all over the world, and only returned to Llanelly a few years ago.

I SIR STUART SAMUEL. I ago. INFORMER'S CASE SAID TO HAVE BEEN I. SETTLED. I The Press Association understands that the litigation arising out of a claim against Sir btuart Samuel, M.P., by a common informer for penalties for sitting and voting in the House of Commons whilst hfcj firm had contracts with the Indian Government, has been settled on terms.

60,000 BALES DESTROYED. I INDIAN FIRE DOES DAMAGE TO THE EXTENT I OF dALt-A-IAILLIUN. Bombay, Monday.—Damage amount- ing to half a million pounds was caused by a fire in the cotton green here to- day, which destroyed sixty thousand bales of Indian cotton. The origin of the fire is unknown.— Reuter.

COL WRIGHT'S CUPS. I TROPHIES TO BE WON OUTRiCHT AT II B. & W. & S.C.S. SWANSEA SHOW. The local secretary (Mr. Fred J. Par- ker) of the Bath and West and Southern Counties Society Show, informs us that Colonel J. R. Wright has written to His Worship the Mayor, Mr. T. T. Corker, promising two silver cups to the value of tIO each for competition at the forthcoming show at Swansea, which are to be donated as follows:— One for the heavy tradesmen's class, and the other for the best mountain pony mare belonging to a. member of the Fairwood Mountain Pony Associa- tion. These two cups are to be won outright.

MENTALLY DEFICIENT. I YOUNG MAN'S SHOCKING CRIME; WOMAN I MUTILATED. At Leeds Assizes to-day, Maurice I Swift, aged 17, was found guilty of i murdering Mrs. W ilkinson, at Sheffield, on February Kith, but was declared to have been insane at the time, and was ordered to be detained during the King's pleasure. Evidence showed that deceased was attacked from behind, her head being nearly severed from her body. She was then dragged to a cellar, where her body was shockingly mutilated. Prisoner was said to be mentally de- ficient.

THAT MAD'MULLAH. I Paris.—The New York Herald (European edition) has received the fol- lowing telegram from its special corres- pondent at Aden:— In consequence of the raid of the Mad Mullah a body of 200 infantry was sent to-night from Aden to Berbera. The Mullah and his forces remain in the neighbourhaad of Bulhar, but for the present show no signs of activity." On March 13 a party of fifty followers of the Mad Muiler entered Berbera and looted the bazaar. J

I FAMOUS COMPOSER ILL I Signor Tito Mattei, the composer of many noted songs, is lying in a critical condition.

INDIANS IN AFRiCA. i Durban, Sunday.—Thirteen Indians charged with public violence at E-sper- anza last November have been ^an- te-need at Umzinto to six months' hard labour A fourteenth who was tried on the same charge was acquitted.— Reuter-

THE PREMIER AND ULSTER. < PRECAUTIONS. MB. ASQUITH REMOVES THREE MISAPPREHENSIONS. THE RESIGNATIONS. The situation in Ulster continues to be watched with intense r A special article- on tfip. p-jwi.t -n of the Army appears in another column, and a report of a speech made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Satur- day, in which he affirmed the Govern- ment's determination to deal firmly with the situation, is also given else- w here. Moisages arrive at the "Leader" Offices at frequent intervals from all quartets, and somenmes contradict one another, owing to the rumours which are constantly put into circulation, based apparently on substantial authority. The latest information, showing the position from aSturdav night until the moment ot going to press, is given ue- low. ————— e THE PREMIER. An Important Statement. The Premier has authorised the. "Times*' to state that three misappre- hensions have arisen, which he desires to remove: In the first place (he said) it should to understood that the movements of trops iri lrehuid which have been re- corded idui-ilig the last few days were pureiy a, precautionary character. The mtentioiii was simply to give additional protection to the arms, ammunition, a.nd military stores which are scattered about the country and might become the object of a raid. As for-the so-called naval movements, they .simply consisted in the use of two small cruisers to convey a detachment, of tro-ops-io Carrickfergus without the necessity 'of marching them through the streets of Belfast. No further move- ments of troops are in contemplation. In the second place, the prevalent rumour that warrants are out for the arrest of the Ulster leaders, has not, and never has had, the very slightest foundation in fact. The Government has pever -taken, and does not contem- plate, any such step. The third misapprehension is to some extent the result of the second. It con- cerns the recent action of officers of the Army at the Curragh and elsewhere. There is a widespread impression abroad that the Government contemplates in- stituting a-general inquisition into the intentions 'vi officers in the event of their being, asked to take up arms against Ulster. No such action is in- tended, if oidy for the reason that the employment of troops against Ulster is a contingency which the Government hope may never arise. 11 Honest Misunderstanding." -I,- -I, Un tne subject ot the olhcers immedi- ately concerned namely, General Gough and his subordinates—Mr. As- quith declined (adds the "Times") for the present to make any statement. It was understood, however, that the view taken by Ministers is that there has been an honest misunderstanding as to the nature of the duties which these officers were asked to perform. So far the Government had only heard one side of the question and were await- ing the arrival of Sir Arthur Paget, who was expected in London last night. Meanwhile, the official version was that the matter had been tactlessly handled, and that General Gough and his officers were erroneously given the impression that itlu-as intended to move them against Ulster at once. The inference is that the intention is to reinstate them at once and without further question, and to attribute the whole business to a blunder. General Election Rumour. It was expected this morning that Colonel Seely would make a statement regarding the resignations of Armv officers in the commons this afternoon or evenilig. The Parliamentary correspondent of the Chronicle" states that in the course of a few days the Prime Minister will make another statement on the whole Irish situation. He will offer 'that if the Unionists will co-operate in the passing of the Plural Voting Bili, as well as the Home ) Rule and Welsh Disestablishment Bills this Session, there will be an. early General Election. This might take place in July. Yesterday's Events. The principal events of yesterday were:— Mr. Asquith visited by Col. Seely and Mr. Churchill. Col. Seely received in audience by the King and proceeded to War Office. Archbishop of Canterbury visits the Pre- mier. Stay lasted hour and a half. The Prime Minister visits the King. Audi- ence lasts an hour. 818 John French also received in audience at the Palace at the same time. Mr' Birrell visits the Prime Minister. Mr. Asquith, Col. Seely, and Mr. Churchill dine at the residence of the Home Sec- retary. Note: It was stated on Saturday that Sir John French had gone to Dqblin. Thid now proves to be in correct.. ————— II TO-DAY. Latest Messages by Telegram and Tele- phone. « Colonel Se&ly was early at the War Office this mdrning, and shortly before j eleven o'clock was joined there by Gen. 1 Sir Arthur Paget, commanding the troops in Ireland, who had been sum- moned to a contorerice at the V\r i Office. The utmost activity prevails in (Continued on Page 8).

A DENTAL CLINIC. I I — FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE MOTHERS' AND BABIES' WELCOME. FREE TREATMENT. (SPECIAL TO THE "LEADER.") r It is aiways better to speak of results than of experiments, and now: that the Dental Clinic at the Mothers' a.nd Babies' Welcome, High-street, Swansea, has been open for some six months, it is time to bring it to the notice of the public. The VVelcome, which, our readers will remember, was initiated by Lady Mond to help nursing motors ana instruct girls tand, indeed, ig-ii-oi-a.ii-t motiners also) in all the details ot mothercrait, has proved a reai blessing to hundreus. There, the mother who is not in the best of circumstances, can obtain a good I dinner itHO iitiplui ad VKO il.bo.llt i IV) child, and the number oi women and girls who ta-ke acivail-wge of the institu- tion is an excellent testimony to its value. The care of the ip-et-h is of the utmost importance in th. preservation ot the general health, and this is all the more important m tiie tiu-yj 01 a woman who is nursing her child. In connection with the Welcome there was started about six months ago a n'ntal Clinic which is open every Friday afternoon. There tne mothers can have free t"a.tment as to extrac- tion and filling oi teeth, and new teeth are supplied at hcspitat-t-hat is, the lowest—prices. The experiment has been watched with much interest, and Mr. Stammers H. Alabaster, L.D.S., informed a "Trader" representative who applied to him for his views, that it has proved a complete success. Women are taking more and more advantage of the opportunities provided at the Clinic, and as a consequence their general health 1 a.s been greatiy improved.

LIGHTSHIP S MESSAGE I THREE-MASTEO SCHOONER LOST NO NEWS: OF HEVV. A Lloyd's Haisboro' lightship mes- sage to-day says-- At 3.20 a.m. we saw a lfare on the ,sand bearing south-ea-st by south, dist- ance two to three miles. At daylight we observed a three-masted schooner ashore on the. sand. At 6.40 a.m. all three masts fell. The vessel is a total wreck. Name unknown, and no news of crew.

TEMPLE-ST. CORNER SPECIAL iOllHSIL MEETING TO DECIDE UPON A SCHEME. A special meeting of the Swansea Bnrough Council lias bc-en conviened for Thursday next to consider the improve- ments in Castlo-street and Temple- street, which, if oarried out, will pro- bably involve an expenditure of 1:100,000. The result of the negotilt-iolis with the Capital and Counties Bank, Ltd., I will be announced, and a definite scheme decid-od upoii.

ADVISED TO GIVE NOTICE. I SWANSEA SOLICITOR'S APPLICATION TO J RE-HEAR A CASE. Mr. W. A. Thomas applied at the I Swansea. Police Court to-day for the re- I hearing of the case Watson v. Clarke, heard on Thursday*. This was a claim for damages for lavillg service without giving notice. Mr. Thomas said de- j iendant arrived in court late by mis- i take. He asked for the case to be re- heard next Thursday before the same bench of magistrates. The Clerk: Have you given notice? Mr. Thomas: It is an exparte applica- tion. The Bench advised Mr. Thomas to give notice to the other I)arty.

KILLED AND EATEN. Sydney (N.S.W.), Suiiday.-Advices. from the New Hebrides report that natives in the north of Malekula Island, in the' New Hebrides, killed and ate six native teachers from the Walla Island Mission station. j

LUNATIC CLAIMS LUNATIC'S FORTUNE. I Twenty people have sent in claims for a share of £ 800 left by William Newson, who died in Tooting Bee Asylum. The claimants include an inmate of Tootino- Bee Asylum and a brother who is pro- specting in the Belgian Congo.

CELTIC ARTS AND CRAFTS. I The Gaelic League have arranged a travellin.g exhibition of Celtic arts and crafts, which they i;ro sending to America. This will be the first travel- kind-if not the ling exhibition of this kind—if not the first of this kind at all. It has been arranged by Miss Nellie O'Brien, j the president of the arts and crafts I section of the League.

DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE RICH. I New York, Sun day.—Over a thonsa.n( I men and women, headed by a band,' marched up Fifth Avenue yesterday aftcruocu singing the "MarseiUa.ise. It was the crowded time of the day, and traffic was blocked for nearly two hours. The marchers shouted denunciations of the rich they passed exclusive clubs, churches, and homes of the I wealthy.

THE GHATHAAGEDY. The jury who investigated the Chat- ham tragedy on Saturday found that James Daley, a skilled iabouifsr in the dockyard, aged 39, was of unsound mind when he murdered Ethc? Maud Beck ?a?ed 17, and took his own life. The i condition of the girFs m?thpr, who was i attacked when she went to her daugh- ter's assistance, was stated to be grave. I

SOCIAL PURITY. DP. RAWLINGS GIVES PAINFUL, BUT NECESSARY FACTS. TEACHING THE CHILD. I Dr. J. Ada m Rawlings addressed the weekly meeting of the Sketty Brother- hood on Sunday afternoon, at Wesley Chapel, Sketty, Mr. Abel Saunders pre- siding..It was an open meeting, and J there was a large attendance, including j many women. I Speaking on Social Purity," Dr. i Rawlings said that m the opinion 0i those WHO knew the moral conaitions of j the people, there was a grave prevalence of immordiiy. La?t year no less than | 7,0(>f^ illegitimate children were born I and registered and in oue large district  in W:Hes, where churches and chapels were many, out of every 17 children born, one was born out of wedlock. Out of 100 cases or assault on young 1 girls, no less a number than 37 were J committed by their own fathers, and he I could pile up further facts of the same character.. Those mentioned were sufficient to 5 show that, taking the community as a °, whole, the moral tone was low. I Two Explanations. j There was a two-fold explanation. Firstly, the churches and Christian parents had faile-d in their duty to give definite moral teaching on some of the vital questions concerning thought and conduct; and secondly, a very large I percentage of the people—say 20 per cent .WNe practically outside all Christian influences. In what practical way could they remedy matters? Herbert Spencer had written that, "onr greatest crime against the rising race was that we gave it ho education for fatherhood and motherhood." This was a work of great difficulty, needing much tact, wis- dom and love. But it must not be shirked if the children were to be saved from misery, sin, moral and physical ruin. It should be begun early. Parents, doctors, teachers, elder brothers and sisters should all contribute towards it. The duty of the father and mother stood first, and no boy or girl should face life without warning and guidance. of a definite kind. The School Teacher. I The opportunities of the elementary school head teacher were very great, especially at the time when the children left the school. That was the climax of opportunity, and used rightly, many a life might. be saved to yirtue and good- ness. He was not sure that he was in favour of teaching the facts of reproduction— they couia be learned, incidentally, in nature's study—but he strongly urged definite warning. Yet, most important* was it to fill the minds of the children • with high thoughts and examples, wh?ch should become standards of duty and inspira- tions to noble Lying. Great was the need to guard against low pictures. f. Heavy responsibility rested on all with regard to the companionship, reading tand amusements of the little ones, and as long as he had strength, he (the speaker) would fight against unclean and questionable amusements. The address concluded with an earnest appeal to the men to do all in their power to stop degrading talk, and to be everywhere crusaders for virtue.

FEARED LOSS OF 20 MEN, I A Marseilles telegram states that the German steamer Heinrich, which left C-ardiff for Marseilles, with coal, on February 17, has not arrived, and is now considered as lost, with its crew of 20 men.

COLD SHIP SAFE ) i Madrid, Sunday.—The newspapers 1 report from Bilbao that the Spanish steamer Alvarado arrived there last ¡ night. The crew a.nd cargo are safe, I The Alvarado, which is an iron. steamer of 1,043 tons, built in 1883, left London on Saturday, the 14th inst.. I having on board gold to th. value of nearly a quarter of a million sterling. She encountered terrific storms from the moment of entering the Channel.

1 P ARLIAIJIENT. Mr* Asquith said present strength of troops u" L'e.aiid was 23,75£.- See next edition. SUXIUY -JPENINtf OF ART GALLERY. At Swansea and CVafts Sat. Co-iiiiiits.-ec, it wax, decided by a laiga majority to recommend Sunday open- ing oi Glyn ivisn anJ Dtffett FL\ cis Art G.cileries for tnree Eiontiis, to start first Sunday ill May, from t) oclockt o five. Gvzin r 3.-13 ran. r. Swansea Mercantile Co., Ltd. 18, PARK STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES DAILT from R,10 to 91,000. No Charge Unless Business Done. Billt Discounted. Strictly Private aja-.l Oonfi' dential. For further particulars, apply H. B. JONES, Managing Director.

BLASPHEMY CHARGE AGAINST CORKY. St. Petersburg.—M. Maxim Gorky haring returned tu Russia, the Public Prosecutor of the i)istpct C.Olll-t of St. Petersburg has <pndor<*i immediate pjo* oeedir.gs to be t.aken ,g3.in.sl" him on a charge of blasphemy, which was pre- ferre(I agt Inst him in 190S in connec- tion witih his novel entitled "Mother." According to Russia law, if he is found guilty he will be exiled to Siberia —Reuter.

KING AND CITIZEN. An amusing scene occurred in a street in Munich yesterdav. King Louie, the bourgeois monarch," was taking a stroll accompanied by one of Lis daughters when a citizen who had looked too long on the ale when it was brown accosted him. He caught him by the buttonhole (says the Daily News and Leader") and began loudly arguing w-:th him about these a cursed taxes that get more every day." A policeman hjirried up to arrest the intruder, but h;s Majesty said, "Let the man alone to-morrow he probably will not know what he did to-day."

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