Evening Express

COMING INDIAN FAMINE I The Secretary of State for India has received the following telegram from the Governor-G-enecaa:- Good rain has fallen again in Southern India; light showers in parts of Burma, Assam, and Bombay. Elsewhere the week was r-ainlem. amd conditions are practicaJJy unchanged, except that a serious failure of crops is reported in one sub-division of the Lower Chindwin district in Upper Burmah, where test works will shortly be opened. A detailed report, received from the Punjab shows that »pprehensi-ou of immediate dis- tress is confined to two districts, and that relief works may not be necessary elsewhere. In Central India. the situation is better than was anticipated, and winter rains would everywhere greatly improve prospects. Con- ditions, as before, are most serious in the i United Provinces, where 3,500 persons are aow employed on test* works in four districts. Uabour is. however, still in demand and the condition of the people generally satisfac- tory."

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To-day's Short Story. TAKEN AT THE FLOOD Th.p play was "Romeo and Juliet," and Margaret Dent and her mother sat in tho last row of the pit. They could ill afford the five shillings, but they were exceedingly anxiou.s to see Roland Temple aot, and Mar- garet, during her two arduous years of stage apprenticeship, had ceaselessly and lovingly studied the pa.rt of "Juliet." The overture was finished; a ShQirt pause ensued, and then another piece of music was begun. At its close, an anxious stage manager appeared before the curtain: Iadies and gentlemen," he began, apologetically, and everybody knew'that a disappointment of some kind was to follow. I am sorry to inform you that Miss Henderson, Mr. Temrple'/ leading lady, has been taken suddenly and alarmingly ill while preparing for the stage. Her under- study has been sent for, but cannot be found at the expected address, and UTitil Miss Henderson's physician has seen her a'nd pronounced upon her condition, it will be impossible to decide whether the perfor- mance can go on." "Oh, mother!" breathed the girl; "if I only dared." Could you attempt it, my dear, without r- h ca r, a I ? Yes. yes, I could do it, I'm sure. You know how I've loved tlhe part—how I've studied, and what you've said many times when you've gone through it with me. Dear, it would be the ohance of my life." As they spoke they were pushing their way out of the crowded pit, and in a few minutes Margaret was tremulously making known her errand at the stage doorkeeper's little "box." "Tell him—tell Mr. Temple I'm familiar with every line. I'd be so glad to be of service if I could," she finished, breathlessly, as the stout old figure stumped hastily away. The stage doorkeeper returned in an incredibly short spoace of time to say that Mr. Temple would see the 1adt at once. "Don't come, mother," whispered the girl; "he would recognise you, perhaps, and I'll send for you at once if I'm to play." Within sixty seconds the girl had been minutely cateohteed, and ba-d answered timidly, but straightforwardly. It would be a risk to try her, of course, but it would be wiser than turning many hundreds of pounds away, and the crisis did not admit of much hesitation. "Of course, you don't know my stage busi- ness, but as you've had experience you can watch me," the great actor said. "Everyone will give yoa all the assistance possible, and I will accept your kind offer to help tis out of our dilemma. Mr. Arden, will you make the proper aiimouncement to the audience?" Half-dazed, Margaret, assisted by her mother and a nervous little "dresser," got into Miss Henderson's long white drapery. As she prepared for the coming ordeal, it began to loom mountain-like before her, and, nervously repeating her lines, she went at last to her entrance, half regrettin.g the recklessness of what she had done. She was received by the grateful audience with a. burst of hearty applause, but it frightened rather than stimulated her, so great was the responsibility it seemed to imply. Acting with Roland Temple, however, was a different thmg when he or she alone were on the stage. His earnestness, the magneCism of his personality, inspired her at last. She forgot her fear. She forgot every- thdin-g save the joy of Juliet in her lover's discourse, and the scene ended in a veritable storm of applause. She last herself in "Juliet's** low, in "Juliet's" tragedy, and it was oroly at the end of all that her artificial strength deserted her. She was led before the curtain by Roland Temple weeping hysterically, and scarcely coneoious. Presently she knew she was lying on a sofa somewhere, her mother bend-ing over her. Roland Temple, too, was* there. Dimly, as from a far-off land she heard the raurmar of their voices. And to think, Mrs. Gwynne, that I should have found my friends in such a way. To think that the child who was such a dear companion years a<go—the child who gave the poor young actor her one gold piece, that time when I was staying with Tom at Sydmey—why I've got that gold piece on my watch chain to this dw-to think it should be that child grown np who came so nobly to my rescue to-tught." It was these words which hroogfot Margaret back to vivid oonsoioosness. She woke Wo her surroundings—that ebe was lying an the green-room, with Roland Tetmpte and her mother cioeo beside her. Oth, mother, wfcy did you tell?" she exobdnied, wit-h the petalaace of weakness. "I did not; but he remembered me. I oovad not learre you when you were ill—I had to be here." The most day Roland Temple coiled at the little lodgings in Bayswwter, and there vrcte much to tell of the past on both sides. There, too, was the little old coin to display, and' in return an albtnn of Roland Temple's photographs (each one an extrava- gance) token in his best iparte, and collected by Margaret and her mother in a dozen years. She and her mother sent in a box that evening, and'watched Miss Henderson's under- study play Portia." Perhaipe it was wrong in Mat to be a liUile-a very little-vind that it wasn't a good performance. Understudies are so seldom ambitious enough, to teuke any tromble until it is too late," Robert Temple said afterwards dorrog the pof the supper at the Metropole to which he had invited his newly-found fnieode. And then he asked Margaret if "Portia." was a. favourite part of hers. Of course, I should delight in playintg it," She returned, blushing. But all actresses must feel that." M-argaret is revelling in Juliet" and "Portia" and a long time of "legitimate" parts in America now. But she is neither Margaret Gwynne nor Margaret Dent, for she is known to the public and her friends as M-aivaret Temple.

Air Rifle Shooting. TO-NIGHT'S MATCHES FORECASTS [BY RULL'-EYE."] C=ff=,2.r. e. .J Spkft CWpsWv&LiVes have another stiff tasfc before them to-ftigni, meeting tn r '*C?ira4U,?:?iU-Z?rMS" nun Grunge. Both arc rare fighting teams, and to "tpct" toile winner is no ea^y matter. Shouid the men irom Grange be ;)¡(j}e to ptace their full strougUi ant, 1 am I inclined to la* cy uieir chance in a cloe finish. Tile Adeiphi visit ttie York, and a. good contest as assured, Though low 111 the table, the York can be dspemded upon to give the leaders a good ruix. The Central Liberals are at home to the "reds" from >'eryv Pack. The Oetwrals should gain a welcome couple of Thougti scoring coa«f»»UsiUy, toe JSapic-ra are ilördly strong enough to beat the Victorias, iresii from thc.r victocy over the Steam Packet, the Loyafes meet the Terminus with cowfidenoe. The latter will ha»« to show near 380 to wia. The Atlas should have no diffi- culty in accounting for the Irish Institute, and me ■a indsors will account for Grange Albions. The Uana- di-Mis will run Canton Liberais close, but 1 hardly expect them to come off top. At the Oaks the points should go to the Lonsdowoe. Barry League Yenny's meet the Workmen on the lattor's range. The league leaders will w4n. Cadortom Conservatives faGCY their chaooe against the Wttchella, but they will have to Go better than last week to even extend "J. C.'s" iot. The Don. entertain the Lioerals. A cloee fiiwsh ohouWl just see the home lot on top. Y.M..C.A. gq to the West Lud, and ean hardly hope to prove victorious; 345 will win to-doght. No team, has M yet put oil a great score against the •' Y.M." The Sbip- Weavoe match will be a dose thing. Although the AVeiivora are at home, I faocy their visitors to just get there. The B.A.O.B. entertain the Conservatives, and ought to win. Both teams are shooting in wry in-and-out fashion, but the Bulls should just poll it off. The Koyals visit the Hibernians, and should make no mistake about taking the points. The "R's" are finding their old form once again. The Irishmen, on t.e other hand, are not proving such a formidable lot aa they promised to be at the commencement of the m-aoon. ( Friendly &umt". Smith, 30; W. Morgan, 29; IL Madley, 28; J. Wooitaoott, 29; A. FergueOn, 32; C. Carde, 29; T. Flook, 32; T. Snowball, 33; S. WilkiBs, 31; J. M'Kenxie, 32; WUliama, 29; O. Smith, 23-, 363. •A.0.P.3—O. TJeher, 32; W. Bickfcrd, 28; T. WeHings, 28; W. Mawer, 28; F. Cook, 31; T. Da vies, 35; R. Rhodes, 28; D. Davis, 28; J. Dixon, 28; W. Yirieot, 26; J. Sullivan, 23; G. Apperatus, ZI-tOtal, 336.

MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING I Friendly -Outhays Conservatives—Fred Hill, 63; E. Edwards, 64; H. Maiuship, 59; J. Hosie, 65; W. H. Irwin, 63; W. Fox, 62; J. H. Hariow, 94; E. Payne, 61; R. Stephens, 65; C. King, e5; G. Piper, 60; M. Smith, 60 —total, 751. CavdiS Wherton-Geo. FeDon, 61; MuIIot, 64; Hornby, 62; Haaxer, 60; GeIer, 58; Jennings, 63; Thorpe, 60; Beattv, 64; Thatoher, 63; Soaie, 65; Gleave, 64; Bbodes, 57-tota. 741.

SKITTLES I Cardiff Skittle League Greyhounds-W. Baliktt, 28; J. Thomas 29- W Emerson, 28; A. W?de, M; S. Price, 19; F Villis 33'? F Brawn, 33; G. Wood, 32; W. Searlo, 21; W. stone 30; C. Phillips, 29; Slomon, 23-total, 343 Five Bells-J. Trott, 25; H. Allen, 27; H. Ford, 30; A. Trott, 22; H. Williams, 23; A. Silver, 20; A. Bussell, 21; J. Eveleigh, 26; S. Liddeil, 37; C. Bliss, lZ: S. Sweetlard, 19; H. Trott, 27-total. 295. King William IV.-Williams, 23; Phillips, 32; T. Jenkins, 26; Hancock, 25; Kawnson, 28; T. JenktIlfl, Z8; Champion, 30; Coombs, 27; Norman, 23; Lowrie, 31; Elward, 30; T. Hooper, 25-tota.1, 328. Plymouth PD,-k". Jones, 32; W. Purchase, 19; G. Hobbe, Jfln., 19; B. Attwell, 14; G. Hobbe, son., 36; D. EvaJU, 25; J. Woodward, 20; A. DnUca, 2T7; C. ».i.DteT, 20; W. Leowi8, 2,1 T- Wcwdirwd, is; W. Bu- dail, 21—total, 278,

I Su icid's Last Letters. •— i TO ACTRESS WITH WHOM HE HAD liVED Before poisoning himself, Arthur Knight, a.ged 53. a druggist, on whom all inquest was held at Chelsea yesterday, wrote a remark- able series of letters to Millioent Cousins, a young actress with whom he had lived, but who had left him after a quarrel. The first letter was dat-ed "Keppel-etreet, Friday, nine p.m. and ran:- My darling Millie,-We have parted for the last time without a handshake. You expressed your wish to-night never to &ee me again. Well, I don't think it likely you ever will, as after writing this and having a drink or two at the x».umiral Kepp-el I intend doing myself in. You know what I think of life. This is a. very fine world if you have plenty, but rotten if you are poor. Be suspicious of everybody; iook after yourself. I should be the happiest mau in the world if I had money, but I suppose there are plenty more as unfortunate as mys«lf—a poor consolation. A postscript wa.3 headed, "The Admiral Keppel. Friday, 10.50 p.m. and contained the following:- Oh. Millie, Millie, Millie darling, try to forget the injury I have done you. I am now going to have my last drink where we had our laet lunch together—at the Bell and Horns. A f»econd postscript, dated "Bell and Home, Friday, 10.55 p.m. said:— Oh. Millie darling, what would I give to see you again! I A eeoond letter, dated "Bell and Horns, Fri- day," st-ated:- You think I am mad, but they say all mad people are suspicious. A final letter was headed, "Hoop and Toy, 13.55 p.m., Friday." It stated:— Yon have never understood me, and I am going out of the world without a thought of anyone barring yourself. Good-bye. A verdict of "Suicide during temporary insanity" was returned.

GRADUALLY SINKING. Ominous Change in Health. Both Liver and Kidneys Affected Dizzy Nervous Exhausted Now Quite Herself Again Completely Cured by I Dr. Williams' Pink Pills A gradual eblam-a for the worse came over my jaaaith two years ago," was the significant remark made by Mrs. Elizabeth HutctiasoD, 52, A.yton-Btet, Byker, New- castle-on-Tyne. That change steadily developed until Mrs. Hoitohison found that I her increasing agonies, diue to kidney and liver disorders, were making life a burden. But in Dr. Williatms' Pink Pills for Pale People she found a oom.plete cure and vigorous headith, and now she hastens to recommend to all sufferers the remedy that gave h<sr Eioh Red Blood and made her well. "From the time that change came over me," eadd Mrs. Hutchison, "1 THESE felt languid, heavy, and tired. WERC HER In the morning I would rise SYMPTOMS, unrefresihed after rleeping heavily, and all day long. I would feel weary. My joints ached and my feet were'tender and swollen. I grew weak in the kneee, and dizzy in my head, fre- quently swoo-niug with giddiness. This was followed by moet sickly, sinking sensations I in my stomach aiid horrid flutterings a.round my heart. My memory was bad, and I grew dreadfully nervous. Then I went off food altogether. Fiven a cup of tea caused cruel indigestion, and a fulness across my chest that became unbearable. "I followed medical advice and various treatments, but did not mend. So weak was I across the- small of my back that I could not bear to stand upright, much less lift anything. And this backache grew more intense every day, being most acute in the morning and at night. My tongue was furred and my breath short and unpleasant. Then specialists were called in who pro- tiouneed my iMnees to be advanced kidney trouble. I was dieted and took no end of medicine, but gradually sank. My face became ashen and drawn; my sight dim and blurred; and bad headaches assailed me. Then a chill settled on my liver, and in a few days both liver and kidneys were almost paralysed with pain and inflamma- tion. In spite of all the medicines taken my aJBiofckwie increased; I fellt unable to face each day'a torments, and was driven distracted. The pains across my loins and shoulders continued; my flesh swelled and turned an unhealthy colour. At last, after wasting (poutads in all sorts of medicines without relief, I was prevailed upon by a friend to try a few boxes of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. It was not to be expected that the first box or so would do moiah for me, bu1 shortly after I felrt decided relief. I could bend my baok without being seized by the awful shooting pains, and eo I contiiNied the pdlls in the hope that they would fnlly Testore my farmer energies. I was still very weak, but in about a month I w<as quite myself again, and as strong as ever. I picked up rapidly as my appetate catne back. Before I had taken many boxes of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills I was quite free from sickness and heaadaoh-es, and now I never have the slightest semblance of a faint, or any dizziness. I often think what an amount of suffering I could have solved my- self had I taken Dr. Williams' Pink Pills sooner, and I am anxious to let others suf- fering with kidney and liver troubles know whait Dr. Williams' Pink Pills did for me." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People enured Mrs. Hutchison simply because they made New Rich Pure Blood which strengthened the vital organs ajid helped them to perform tiheir functions. Theee pills have cured all the diseases arising from Bad Blood and (Shattered Nerves, such as Anaemia, Indigestion, Ecaema, Influenza's After-effects, Rheumatism, Sciatica, St. Vitus' Daiitce and Nervous Disorders, Paralysis, and General Weakness, also the many ailments of girls and women. Sold by dealers, but insist upon having the genuine pills (seven words as abovet; if in dombt send to the British Depot. 46, Hoiborn-viaduot, London, enclosing 2s. 9d. for one box, or for six, 13s. 9d.

KHEDIVE'S ELDEST CHILD The eldest child of the Khedive of Egypt, Prmoess FAmmoa, now in her thirteenth year, is deaf and dumb, and afflicted with a spinal compkiiuit, whiah makes it impossible for her to walk without support. She is a beautiful girl, and as the Egyptian climate is considered too relaxing for her, she lives in the lovely island of Rhodes, where the Khedive has greaA estates. She occupies a beautiful palace surrownded by every luxury, and is visited several time., during the year by her parents. Her mother was originally a si-ave in the Khedivial palace.

Advice To Rheumatics. Noted Physician TeUs How to Prevent and Cure Rheumatism, Kidney, and Bladder Troubles If you would avoid rbeum-atisan, kidney and bladder troubles, be moderate in the consumption of heavy rich foods, substitute as far as possible uoups, broths, fresh milk, and drrknik water—lots of water. Take plenty of time to eat, and don't eat after you have had enough, ew if it does taste good. If your work is confining take a moderate amount of exercise eaoh day in the open air. Of course, neither diet, rest, water, nor exercise will cure these afflictions. We advise them. as prevemUve6 only. For the benefit of readers of this article who are now afflicted with rheuniuism, kidney, bladder or urinary troubles, and desire to be cured quickly, we give beiow, couupiete in every detail, the complete prescription which has made a great authority on the subject so successful in the treatment of these diseases. It is the most certain cure which hae been used. It is pAeatnat to take, it is not expensive, it cam be sup-plied by any chemist, and we believe it to be the greatest prescription for rheu- matism, kidney and bladder troubles ever written. It is also a valuable tonio and blood purifier. If you aro a sufferer, take this prescription to any chemist, and have it prepared; or you can obtain the mgre- diieo-ts separately, and mix them all a.t home. Tincture Gentian Compound, one ounce; Syrup Rhubarb, one ounce; Liquid Ba-rkola. Compound, one ounce; Syrup of Ginger, five I ounces. The dose for adults is one teaspoonful taken a.fter meals, and one at bedtime. Ohildren should be given one-fourth to one-half ten, spoon ful, aiter meals only. After you are cured, follow the advice given as to diet, water, and exercise, a.nd you will not need the services of a physician again for tieee ailments. F-OT&Otbec papers are privileged to copy

I For Women Folk. I HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES I I After giving a child castor oil over-night ocoCOa should not be given at breakfast, but raither give a little well-watered milk and a colouring of tea. Omion sandwiches are much relished by growing- child rem, and are good for them. Slice onictn very thin, salt slices of bread and butter, and place onion between. To limewash back and sides of an oven will keep it sweet, and often prevent things from burning. It also makes the oven light, and allows you to see quite plainly if things are cooking properly at the back. Bacon Pudding Make a suet crust, roll to about ?in. in thickness, then cover with thin-out baooa with rind ta.ken off. Sprinkle over a little finely-chopped onion, with pepper and salt to taste. Roll it over the same as jam roly- poly, and boil for two hours. Cheap Dinner or Supper Dish Half to three-quarters of a pound of liver I or pig's fry and a few rashers of bacon. Put ( the bacon first in the bottom of a faking tin, then flice some onions to cover bacon, then out liver in slices over the onions, dust! well olVer" with flour, and season to taste. A few &age leaves rubbed with the onions make a great improvement. Put a little water in the tin before put-ting in the oven. Malt Bread Macerate ilb. of fresh ground pa-le malt in lukewarm water for twelve hours, and then strain thcrauigih a thick cloth. Place 101b. of floUir into a pan with, a. small handiful of salt; stir into this the inifusion of malt., which in summer must be luk-ewarm' in winter it should be ra?hej warmer, but not I too hot, or it will kiH the yea&t. ?avi?g mixed the infusion of m?lt %nd flour, add 2oz. of yeast, stir well together, and toad into a stiff dough, then leave it to rise in a ¡ warm place covered with, a cloth; when ready, make into loaves and bake in a good oven.

Passing Pleasantries. I He: I tbink there's tiothing smaller than Miss Brown's feet. She: Yes, there is. There's the shoes she gets them into! A facetious barber reonatrked to a customer: I generally like to, relate stories to my patrons while I am shaving them. "Indeed?" observed the customer. "And do you iIllustrate the stories with cuts? "Yon say there is nothing important in this letter from my a-unt," &aid a girl to her lov-er, and you haven't read iU" No," he remiarked suavely, but I acci- dentally glanced over your shoulder and noticed that there was no postscript!" A gentleman who was visiting at a friend's house was strolling in the garden when he met his host's young son. Well, my little mam, how old are yon?" he inquired. Five," answered the child. What are you going to be?" "Six!" was the unexpected reply. AWFUL HUPuRY. Mr. Peckedby Hen (to pier attendant): Here, do you see that lady on the tail-end of that Margate steamer? That's my wife. She's going for a holiday-witho-iit me. I'll give you a shilling if you wave this handikerchiof to her till she's out of siight. Pier Attendant: But perhaps she'll know- M r. P. H. Silie's short-sighted. P.A.: Burt a epy-glass. Mr. P. H.: Them bury your face in the handkerchief. P.A. Tha.t will be worth another sixpence. Mr. P. H.: All right. And here's another if you'll kiss your hand. I'm off to meet some f,etl-lows-mr,sio-hall, you kn.ow-a.wful hurry. Ta, Ta!

TO MAKE A GIANT RACE I In the year 1901 M. Pici-recburt, a wealthy resident of Courbevoi, France, died leaving to the town of Rouen his fortune of nearly half a million sterling. M. Pierrecourt's hobby was giants, and he made the accep- tance of his huge legacy conditional on the founding of an annual prize of £ 4,000 to blees the union of two giants, whose mission was to be the re-peopling of La Belle France. The disinherited relatives took a prosaic view of the oase, and refused to be sacri- ficed on the altar of patriotism, and s-trove to quaeh the will. The municipality offered them a. lump sum of YlM,000 in settlement of all claims, which was eagerly accepted. But as no giants were hunted out the municipality next decided to found an insti- tution whose object should be the protection, preservation, and improvement of the humian species. Then, however, the executors set up a claim, for LM,000 as registration dues. This claim the municipality thought to have had reduced, but the coutt has decided against it. The giants' power is rapidly declining. Morning Leader."

AFFECTING SCENE IN COURT I Robert Waiter Peardon, of Southfielda, was charged on his own confession at West London yesterday with embezzling various sums of money, amounting to XZO, belonging to his employer. Detective-sergeant Nussey stated that after the defendant had surrendered himself to the police he said, "If I hadn't given myself up I should have done away with myself. It has been preying on my mind." H,e was remanded. While the sergeant was giving his evidence an affecting incident occurred. The defen- dant's wife entered the court, and the defen- da.nt exclaimed: "My wife!" Before anyone oould stop him he leaned over the rail, drew hie wife to him, and kissed her passionately.

CATS WORTH Y,1,000 ON SHOW I Patriciam. cats were on fhow at the Crystal Palace yesterday. In all, some 500 cats were exhibited, and three of them at least were valued at over £ 1,000. Champion Ap Brenin of Arrandale, a fluffy monster with a coat the colour of snow, is valued by his owner- Mrs. George Wilson. of South Norwood—at LI.155, while Pearl Maiden of Arrandale, a a beautiful Chinchilla, also owned by Mrs. Wilson, could not be bought under 1,100 guineas. Holmwood Bay", a big blae male, belonging to Miss Jay, of Putney Hill, was also valued at £ 1,000. Ten challenge bowls and cups were offered for competition by the National Cat Club, under whose auspices the show was held.

WHAT A GREAT FIRE MEANS The following figures show what a great fire means. In attendanoe at the fixe at Gamages's Emporium yesterday were:— 158 firemen umdet captain Gamble. 70 members of the Salvage Corps under Colonel Far. One motor fire-enginq and twenty-one steamers. Three American ladders and seven horsed escapes. Ten salvage wagons and one hand escape, 3,500 gallons of water were poured per minute 00 the fire. 5.000 feet of hose was used. 3.;0 police kept 20,000 people back. One Assistant Commissioner, two superintendents, and twWve inspectors were in charge of police. £1,500 loss to trade per hour In the neighbourhood. 3,500 fewer lunches eaten.

ALI AHMED'S FALL Ii An extraordinary accident occurred yester- day during a wrestling competition which haa been going on nightly for some time at the Casino de Paris-a. music-boal. II The contest, whith was between the Rus- sian, Wato;Uiroff, and the Turk, Ali Ahmed, was under catch as catch can rules. The Russian sprang with such fury on his antagonist that both men rolled on the ground, and the force of the impact sent Ali Ahmed into tbe orchestra. The wra?tl?r-waa I uninjured, but in his fall he diol, 0 = t?h: shoulder of an unfortunate musicia,n and I smashed his music stand.

SCENE IN THE RUSSIAN DUMA In the Duma last night the Octobust II Address was pas3ed unanimously, the Right and the Poles abstaining from voting. The members of the Right, after the rejection of the word "Autocratic," Left the Chamber in a demonstrative manner. The sitting con- cluded amid a scene of tumult, the members of the Right singing the Russian Hymn in the Uobby.—Central News. I

THE FOREIGN MAILS II To be despatched from London to-morrow, >f&r, 23- OUTWARD.-Morning- To Egypt. by Itaikm packet. Evoning- To Constantinople, Salonika, and Smyrna, parcel mails, via Brintlfcii. To Canada, and Newfoundland, parcel mails, via Liverpool, per .Empress of Britain. To Mexico, parcel mails, via Ldv>e«-{>ool, per 8. Author" To West Coast of Africa, parcel mails, via Liverpool, per s. Akabo.

DUTCH CAFE, near Queen-street station, one of j the quaintest in the world. Afternoon Teas with our delicious Bread and Butter.—Steveus, COafftUoners, Ltd.. CMdUf. e4260 LLIiiD COMPOUND for- Coucha and Co? Of proven efficacy. -OX Cnernista. EVERY PICTURE TELLSI A STORY. The Old Story of Aching Backs, Heads, & Limbs; of Rheumatic, Gouty, Dropsical People. But the Bright Side of the Picture is shown in this Cure in I CARDIFF. Mrs. E. Morgan, 13, Moira-terrace, Adams- down, Cardiff, Eayis: For several years I was a eufferer with kidney complaint, and the pains in my back and loins were very bad indeed. I seemed full of wind, and my body swelled so much that I could scarcely get about; I was also short of breath. There were urinary disorders, too; the secretions were thick, and con- tained sediment. "Although T had different treatments, I got no better, and when I was told of Doan's Pills, I made up my mind to try them and see if they would help me. At one time I went Into the infirmary, where I was told I was suffering from stone, and an operation was advised, but this I declined to undergo. It wao then that I started with Doan's Pills, and the relief they gave me was splendid. When the stone and a lot of sandy matter had left me I made good headway. I con- tinued with the pills, and they made me feel like a different woman. My neigh- bours remarked how much better I was looking, and I have only Doan's Pills to thank for it. I can well recommend this medicine. (Signed) E. Morgan." That is a new story, straight from Car- diff, evidence which you can put to the tost. If you suffer from kidney or bladder trouble, why not put Doan's Pills to the test? They cured this Cardiff woman. eBA.CKACHE-   ? EY F? t LL S ?J ACKACHE KIDNEY PILLS15, the '?E? iB? 'tBtrmr ?-?— sj??? ? ??? j?? ???? t??JJN RAJAH <NBt WNNt ME !t M )M))) -?H??" tSB MBNh! BBNh NNth SOLD EVERYWHERE AT CIGAR TWOPENCE 7 for 1/- HIT See that each Cigar bears the name on the registered Star Band. Mansion House IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. AT a large and influential meeting held on June 26th, 1907. at the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor of London presiding, some important statements were made by eminent. medical men concerning the value of oatmeal as food. Sir James Crich ton -Browne, M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., the eminent Specialist, said: Oatmeal ought to enter much more largely than it does into the children's life. Porridge has a conspicuous place on the fashion- abloe breakfast table to-day. Oats are the richest in cereals. in nitrogen, mineral matter, and fat. A small plateful of porridge is equal in proteid value to two slices of a 41b. loaf, each three-quarters of an inoh thick. An increased consumption of oatmeal by the young might do something to arrest the terrible decay of the teeth that is going on in the rising generation." DO YOU REALISE- That Quaker Oats is the best oatmeal made: the standard of oatmeal quality; the best known and most used; a perfect food? That a large packet of Quaker Oats makes 40 plates of perfect porridge? That the delicious and special flavour of Quaker Oalts. and freedom from hulls and black specks, proves the superiority cd our m,illing? That Quaker Oats is the most economical food <' B you can buy ? vt I Quaker Oats IflSltf! ?????r??3Hmf ?tf ?: ? ? ?  This means buying you* t ? ? :=! :? ?) ? .? r Watch a?d Jewel requirements H. SAMUEL'S, 9 1^JM^ HLOpBAI jl PTdWS n^W Pf vT .JS T3I^BlSfl H. SAMUELIS, t?ft'l?kj?MfHLw ?? t ? = ? ?:; ? where the ma?niacent choice of ■ nificent choice of H f ?t?BT?M N ?' ? ? ???.? bright, fresh goods, and the high 9 < L??t W ? ? BB?? ?=:  r Quality and artistic design of every 'V r  .?r article, combine with < LOWEST FACTORY PRICES n l JRJ^pV f, jr to give the customer all that he t v .j pays for and a substantial savin g Jlj Jfr /ft /fi | mounted and blazing Solid Gold Broock, set with « r* Hke r Real Diamond. ALL THAT HE PAID READ" Is FOR-AFW MORE! ikr. Thomas of 14. Rwd, Garndiffai 'th nea. writ- ing on July 8Ub, 1907, says:- seventeen years ago I pur-  a Wateh from you, which I may say i?q an excehent timekeeper. It t"S given every 63tisfa<ltion, &nd I can a-?5ure not be bought." s?t wi h four  H. Samuel's in a Sitver-p!are<t?iM? THE SAME TOWERING  ?*' Y ? ?\?? M?aE M Cruets. O?y?e. I VALUE IN MANY HUN-t<f?? '?_?t? V Vgm ttl —————— DREDS OF BEAUTIFUL .<t<   i\ ? t M ARTICLES FOR EVERY REQUIREMENT, TASTE SI,?st ??' \f? V ? Wt H at ARTtCLES FOR EVERY REQUIREMENT, TASTE \e-???.<<<? ? ? H B AND POCKET-PRICES BARELY HALF THE USUAL, B) AND FULL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED BY THE ? ?\ I | MONTH'S FREE TRIAL ALLOWED WITH EVERYTHING. JUv*6 F\\ ^i 11 I a CALL AND SAHSFY YOURSELF TO-DAY. M J ? Purchasers' Train Fares Paid. Y°6 ?c??????t tlUMjl f |I 3 H, SAMU,EL    I i 7, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. J I Facts to remember! WA TSOM S MATCHLESS J ¡ CLEANSER —Introduced more than twenty years ago. j —A high class household soap manufactured' in full pound tablets only—16 ounces to the pound. —Guaranteed free from all injurious chemicals. —Nothing but the purest materials are ever used. -High=quality and full-weight pound tablets have been maintained all tliese years; under no circumstances will either be altered. THE PRICE FULL. POUND IS NOW ^WH| TABLETS IMPORTANT.- Compare size, quality and price. We claim that there is no such soap vcilue in the whole world as a tablet of Watson's Matchless Cleanser at 3d. and we will willingly return j the purchase money to anyone finding cause for complaint. JOSEPH WATSON & SONS LTD., WHITEHALL SOAP WORKS, LEEDS -T ''n R S.» I L L I A M S, I 28 and 30, ROYAL ARCADE, Is Now Making a SPECIAL SHOW of I LAJ>IES' AND CHILDREN'S MILLI-NERY, COATS, PELISSES, BLOUSES, FUltS, UMBRELLAS, 0L 4DVz -S COSSETS, AND UNDERWEAR, HOUSEMAIDS' DRESSES AND APRONS. At Mode^te PR!OW. 0= TH? NEW FRENCHkMED TP" RJ| SMI 'Jl htssuccesstu l po TH E RAp. ON'I'htssucces"fulPO pu¡.r reedv. used n continental HosnitaIs by Ricord. Kosbin, Jobert.Veip- uo & others, surpasses everything hitherto employed for ftnpuri ty of bl ood, spots,blotches,pain &. swellin g of i oints, cidney, bladder & urinary diseases, stricture, discharges, iles, gravel, painsin back, gout, rheumatism, exhaustion, Sleeplessness, f^o. Three forms Nos. 1, '? & 3, according !o diseases. Price 2/9 (particulars Id. stamp) post fm-( in Great Britain from The Le Clerc Medicine Co,Haver- !ftock?.oad,Hampstead, London,&principal Chemists. Horton's Original Benedict Pills FOR FEMALES ONLY. In a few da)- •>!reot all -um and remove aN obstructions; aJso cure Anaeoila, and cause no injury; to the married or single are InTaJu&trte. By post, under oover, for 1/1 i or 2/9, from G. D. Horlon (late Chief Dispenser irom Birmingham Lying-in Konpitali, Dept. 19, Anton-road North, Rizu..i,ghwn. gold over 4C YeiLxa srrppi fED PTRFPT ON Y W.I.WM F.Vfl! FUL TYPEWRITING TAUGHT AT THE -? WESTERN KAIL OFFIM C"ZIFF- 1814 SMOKE BONUS MIXTURE, 4D. per oi BONUS MIXTURE, 4D. per oz BONUS MIXTURE, 4D. per OL BONUS MIXTURE, 4D. per oz MtOiOSM alry TUB BEST VALUB 011 TBJS MA&X&r. ONLY AT NELSON'S. Only Nelson can do it! Ii WELL LIGHTED PREMISES suitable for FACTORY. WORKSHOPS, or WAREHOUSES. CAN BE DIVIDED TO SUIT TENANTS Situate Close to G. W.E. Station. Apply KELSON. UJQ. Quoon-gtmet. 0a.nWr.. Bonner Morgan, QUALIFIED OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN. SPECIAL FEATURES. 1. The business is devoted to Eyeslgb Tefctiag for Spectacle and the prepamtiol of oculists' prescription*, and to NOTHING ELSE The proprietor believes that it ii only by thus doing one thine, with all possible thoroughness that sound results are possible. 2. The Sight Testing Is as thorough and correct as care. and skill, and the use of the most modern methods can make it. 3. Cases requiring, medical attention are not undertaken. 4. Oharges are moderate. and INOLUMVE OF TESTING. Sight Testing Rooms, 101, QUEEN-STREET' CARDIFF. An lllastrated Booklet, "The Why aDd Wherefore of Defective Eyesight," wiU be sent post free ca application. TVTien you purchase a 13id. Box of KERNICK'S VEGETABLE PILLS you buy a remedy which has enjoyed over fifty years of public approval, and is thoroughly up-to-date. Kernick's Vegetable Pills do not contain mercure, and do not. therefore, depress the system, but leave thq head clear, the stomach strengthened. the liver stimulated, and the kidneys cleansed Ask for KERNICK'S VEGETABLE PILLS" and avoid imitations. Sold in 7W.. 1. everywhere. «4223 T Y P B WRI T I N G., ALL BRANCHES OP COPYING EXE CUTE H A,rohitecta' Work Accurately Copied 1a7 experienced Opantton. WESTERN MART. I-TUTTED. CARDIFF. Printed and puolisaed by Thomas Jones lor the pro- prietors at 68a, st. mmy-libreet, In the City of Car- diU; by James Wormaa, Castia-etreei, ,3wamsea; b7 B. O. ?ViUiams, Glebe land-street, Merthyr Tydal. ,t the shop of Mr. Wesley Willi ami, Brldgand—*lf in the Couuty of Glamorgan; by ll. A. Parkar. 22, HJsh. ttreet, Newport; at the shop of Mr. J. V. Caffrer M.onmouth-both In the Cowlty of Monmouth the shop of Mr. David John, Llanelly, In the countJ* of Carmarthen; and at the offices of Mr. I A.. Davies, The Bulwark. Brecon, in the coumsm III Brecknock. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1507.