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To-day's Short Story.
To-day's Short Story. HIS SISTER'S SISTER. "TVbat yoa got. Dannel? A letter?" Yes, its somethin' for you, Hannah." "Good laud. Who's been writin' to me? I hadn't had a letter I can't tell the time when. I'm a'most afraid to open it, Daanel. Habbe, it's got bad news." "Bad news. Who from, I'd like to know? You're alwuz erpectin' somethin' gloomy." Wa al, there.s a good deal that's gloomy in this world. You know that's well as I do." Yat, Hannah, 'n there's a good deal that *.in't, too." He seldom spoke with so much vigour and decision when differing with hia sister. beter open it 'n read it to me; I don't feel as if I could somehow." Daniel Majstin sa.t down in the old rocker by the west window. It was early August and almost sunset. Beautiful shafts of red light threw themselves over his thin. small figure and his head. with ita scanty grey nair. He tore open the envelope with his Anger, but the letter would not come out. I'm 'fraid I shall tear it all to pieces, Hannah." Wa al, let me take it; 111 try 'n see what I can do. I'm dreadful 'fraid somebody's dead. I s'pose somebody is somewhere," said Daniel, with a quick, short-lived twinkle Lighting up his pale, blue eyes. Good laud, who do you tMnk want's to come 'n see U3, Dannel?" Cousin Anginette?" said DaJiiel, in a low, timid interrogrative. Now, how come you to be thinkin' 0; her?" asked his sister, with considerable asperity of manner. You ain't been reading right through the letter, like some o' them folks up in the city the papers tell about, have I came across a little picter yesterday in the green chist up in the garret, that she sent me a good many years ago, jest afore she got married. I guess she was kind o' in my mind. She used to be the clrip- perest girl 't I ever see in my life, 'n she had such pretty curly hair." .Twas red," said Hannah. "Wa'al, 't want real red, kind o' pink." "We're too old to be chipper now, any of us. I don't see how I can have her, no way, Dannel; we ain't seen her this ten years." Wouldn't she kind o' liven us up?" aeked Daniel timidly. We dcm't see many folks, you know." ef you're tired o* having year poor old sister 'round, I s'pose I can write 'n have a stranger oome 'n take my place." "I gueee I wouldn't think anything about it then—perhaps she might make ye some wcrk. I didn't know but she could help alone with the quintin'; she used to be a master hand at eewin'; I ooald tackle up and go to the deepo for her as well as not, now I'm through with the hayin' You'll have to write the letter, Dannel. I don't seem to feel like it, my stomach's so -weak. I s'poee I shall be sorry I had her come. I don't want her meddin' with my cookin'' That day week the three cousins were seated in the beet room, which led out of the kitchen. It was a mere box of a room, and had a muety odour; it was so seldom opened. Two large old map It* slraded the windows, and grew so near that they seemed like grim sentinels, forbidding the entrance ot heavens hghtand breath. I don't see's you look much older 'n you did ten or fifteen years :togo, Anginette," said Daniel, as he crossed (JIfle leg over the other, and tried to make himself stationary in the slippery horse-hair chair with its hard, unyielding seat. I don't know; I feel old, I've got good health 'n seven nice children. There ain't nothin' they don't try to do for me sence their poor father died. But I'm fifty- five next month. That's older than you, Hannah, by three years." "I hain't never hed seoh good health all you've hed," said Hannah, as she left the low chair and took a seat in one the back of which was tall and straight and stiff. Her figure was lithe and firm, and her complexion, though colourless, had tBS" hue of health. Why, you never was 6iok but once, Hannah," said her brother, "'nthat was more 'n twenty ytjare ago." Trouble makes ?oLks feel old, Anginette. We lost a cow in the spring 'n our chickens done well this summer. Five died, or more; we'd ought to hev fifty, ef they'd done well." We've got pome beauties left.' said Daniel, 'n the man that keeps the hotel up by the lake says he'll take all we can e>paje, and give a cent a pound more 'n anybody will. The money's all Hannah's though. [ don't want none of it. She works hard enough runijin' after 'em." He did not say that a good share of the runninig after was done by himself, save on the few occasions when he ahanoed to be from home. The second week in September had come. and Cousin Anginette's visit was almost over. She was to leave the next day but one. "I wish you'd ride up to the lake with me to-morrow mornin' said Daniel. I'm going to eee about a shoat. Sim Perkins has got a terrible nice one, 'n I want to hev it ef he don't charge too much." "I hadn't ought to leave Hannah; she's got the bread to bake, 'n the kitchen flour to wash, 'n I don't know what else." "You go right "long," said Hannah, in what for her a very cheery tone. "There ain t any more work than what I ken do well enough. You've helped me so much sens you've been here that I feel more like what I used to be than I have this ten year. I declare for 't, Anginette, I'd got to be so down-hearted I didn't seem to be one thing nor annuther. I thought I wanted some- thin', 'n I believe in my heart 'twas you I wanted all the time; 'n Daniel, he ain't been so chirked up I don't know when." I e'pose you want to stoat early, Daniel," Baid his cousin. I was caikilat' ef we could have break- fast by half-past ftTe or so we might get off about half-past six. while it's cool; we're goin' to hev a hot day, jedgin' from the siens. The sun set awful red to-night." A thin mist hovered over the earth, and the grass was heavy with dew. The air, already autumnal, encircled the mountain tops with ashen veils, softening the tint., and blurring the outlines. The old waggon with its old buffalo covering hanging over the back of the seat, was drawn by Daniel IMarstin's twenty-year-old mare. She jogged along with the reins dangling more loosely over her neck than before, if conld be; and the litttle frequent jerk was missing this morning. The wisdom of this laxity in dis-. cipline was apparently questioned, for the conscientious animal at length stopped short and turned her head to look at the couple behind. Seeing that her master was in the ueua-1 place, she broke into a gemfcle, satisfied trot. The lake was in view, and the air grew more invigorating. As they neared the water's edge, the sun burst forth and poured down on the glassy surface a shower of diamonds. Tiny waves curled up on the segment of the beach, and a soft breeze stirred the little ringlets under Anginette's straw bonnet, -which had been trimmed by the village milliner only the day before. Go along, Jenny," said Daniel. "She don't care much for what I say," he added, looking across the water to the darts old mountain beyond. Tba" cause you're gentle with her, Dannel. I guees you never abused a dumb ecimal. No, I couldn't do that." Then after a pause, I alrwaa thought, Angie, that some- how I ought to a' bin nwrrid, ef I'd only found anybody that would a' oare about nM. But I suppose it's too late to be think in' o' that now." You sixty, yit, Da.nnel." "No, but I'm close on to it. Go Hong, Jenmy. "Yon ain't ceill me Angie before cence the day I told you I'd sent you my ambrotype. -1 never knew whether you got it, Dannel." I couldn't make up my mind to ny anything about it, but it's rolled up in a little silk handkerohief I meant to a sent ye for a wed din' present. My courage kind o' give oat, 80 ye never hed it. Go 'long, Jenny." "Oouldn't I have it Do ye want it, Angie." No answer eame. Daniel looked from out the tail of his eye at the round oheek, with its pink tinge, and saw two generous tears pouring down. Jenny! I don't know's you'd do it, Angie, but—can't ye come back 'n live with as in the old home alter ye've bin home 'n ftee the folks? Hannah, eh« would be dreg adful ptea?ed ef ye would—to be her sister year know, Angie." I was just thinkin' o' that, Daniel—I didn't know how e.he'd take it." "I know; she told me yieterday." A robin teetered along and with glad chirrup circled np in the air, like Ritcher's l&rk. with a loud day m his throat." The birds '11 all ba goin' now before long. Cousin Angie." We'll see 'em together next year, please said Anginette, "flo long, Jeiuiy," said Daniel Mars tin.
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IDEATH OF MRS HERBERT CORY
I DEATH OF MRS HERBERT CORY We regret to announce the death, after a fortnight's illness, of Mrs. Herbert Cory, the wife of Mr. J. Herbert Cory, of Messrs. John Cory anid Sons, Cardiff Docks, and chairman of the Cardiff Conservative Association. Mrs. Cory passed iwa-y aboat nine o'clock on Saturday night at Ooryton, near Whitchurch. She was a member of a well-known commer- cial family, her father beiae the late Mx. G. Wills, of Rhubina. Mrs. Cory was only taken ill about a week ago, and, notwithstanding1 the best medieail skill and all the attentions of her family. sh, sueclimbed. When she was taken ill, Mr Cory was on tho Continent, and was sum- moned immediately Mrs. Cory's death has ca?t a gloom over Whitchurch and thtt dhl? trict. She was a lady beloved for her generosity to deserving causes, and her assistance to the poor cnd needy. Great sympathy is felt with Mr. Cory and the fajnily in their sad bereavement. At the service at the Wesleyan Chapel, Whitchurch, on Sunday sympathetic refer- enoe was made to the death of Mrs. Cory. who, with other members of the family, was a member of the Church. The funeral will take place on Wednesday next. There will be a memorial service at the Wesleya-n Chapel, Whitchurch, at two o'clock, and the interment will be in the Cardiff Cemetery.
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Passing Pleasantries. He: Where shall we be married, dea.r? At home, in church, or at a registrar? She: At my club. Inquirer; It would be interesting to trace the origin of some ordinary remarks of the day. Fov instance, I wonder who was responsible for the expression, It never rains but it pours?" Wise Man: Noah. Creditor: So you've come around at Last to pay me what you owe me, have you? Debtor: Not at a.11-just the contrary. You made a statement at the club last night that I owed you 1100. As a matter of fact, the accounts show I only owe you £4ù. I'e ooime around to collect that balance of £60. Mrs. Maloney: Yer say yer boy has been visitin' Ltindun for the past month, do yer? Mrs. McCarthyShure, now, and why do yer aak? Mrs. Maloney: Shure, aren't you afraid now that when he returns he won't speak pure English? It was a little, newly-arrived sister-baby nurse held in her arms, and seven-year-old Bobbie stood jealously inspecting her. In his mind she looked smaller and lees attractive than any little sister of the other boys that he could remember, amd he felt & keen thrill of disappointment. So he pat his bands deep in his pockets like papa, wrinkled np his noee, and, regarding: the new acquisition saragely, said: Well, I call that pretty near a tadJarel"
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Gol. B. Roderick Dead. LLANELLY GENTLEMAN OF MANIFOLD ACTIVITIES The death of Lieu tenant-colonel W. Buckley Rcderick, V.D., took place at hi6 residence, Fronheulog, LJanelly, on Saturday, after a short illness. The news was quite unex- pected, as earlier in the week it was reported that the deceased gentlemam was recovering from a heart affection. The announcement of his death came as a eevere shock bo the community, in which he had held an honoured place, it being felt that by Lieut.-Col. W. BUCKLEY RODERICK, V.D. [Photo, A. M'Lucas and Co., LlaneUy. his untimely death Llanelly had lost one of its most useful citizens. The deceased gentleman was born on the 17th of January, 1862, being the eldest son of the late Mr. William Roderick, manager of the London and Provincial Bank, Llanelly, and the late Mrs. Roderick, daughter of the late Mr. James Buckley, c.f Penyfad and Cas- tellgorfod. He was one of the mos-t prominent members of the Llanelly football team, and acquired a national reputation as a three- quarter. He had a hand in bringing the cup to Llanelly in the season 1881-2. and in 1884 he gained his cap and played for Wales against Ireland. Other members of the team at that time included such well known sportsmen as Harry Bowen, Fred Margrave, Fred Nelson Powell, George Watkeys, W. Y. Nevill, R. V, Evans, and David Johm. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1385, and he forthwith commenced what quickly became one of the most lucrative practices in the Principality. He won an enviable position for himself in legal circles, and the business grew to such proportions that in 1899 he took Mr. Martin R. Richards into partnership. Four years later a third partner joined the arm in the person of Mr. G Clarke Williams, B.A., since which date the practice has been carried on under the style of Roderick, Richards, and Williams. In 1885 he was appointed agent to the Buckley Estate, and in December, 1892, was appointed coroner for the honoar or lord- ahip aiid liberty of Kidwelly, Since November, 1896, Mr. Roderick had occupied the positions of registrar a.nd high bailiff for the Llanelly Ooomty-coiart, his predecessor being the late Mz-. J. laoyd Morris. Outside his professional and semi-profes- sional work his affections, there can be no doubt, were directed to the Volun- teer movement. His oonnoation with the local foroe dated back to 1882, and he passed through the various gTades until he was gazetted as lieutonaitrx 'oionel commanding the LlanedJy detachment.
SOUTH WALES ASSOCIATION.
SOUTH WALES ASSOCIATION. Number of Suspensions for Using Bad I Language A general meeting of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Football Association was held at the Alexandra Hotel, Cardiff, on Saturday evening. Mr. G. William Cardiff, presided. Correspondence was read from the Football Association of Wales stating that the council had elected Mr. G. Williams as vice-president of that association, ateo that the council had agreed to play the Ireland v. Wales ntafcch at Aberdare on April 11, and the h<m. secre- tary of the association was instructed to write to the various leagues* and clubs ask- ing them to postpone their fixtures for that date, in order that the interrvational match may be made a thorough financial success. The following players were reported:—G. Jones, of Cardiff United, for using insulting language to the referee, and was suspended until February 17. B. M'Cartl>y, of Cogan Reserves, and J. Rogers, of Grange A.F.C., were reported for fighting on the field of play, and both were suspended for fourteen days. P. Baker, of High Cross Stars, and the linesman, Fairfax, of Malpas., Woodlands, were reported for bad language, and both were suspended for fourteen days. Two players-Pugh and E. Edwards—who played in a tournament at Treharris for a Gilfach team, were reported for bad language, and were both suspended until February 17. The same player-E. Ed wards—was also reported for using bad language in a match on Saturday, January 25, and the committee added to his previous suspension by suspend- ing him until March 2. A. F. Beardmore, late aocrAary of the Lysaghta A.F.C., was reported for miscondoact a* the Newport League meeting, a,nd he was suspended from takine part in football mattem until the end of this season. The Gilfaoh Club protested against the junior cup match at Cogan on January 11 on various points, but eventually the protest was dismissed. Senior Cup-Semi-Final I To be played on March 7, kick-off at four p.m.'Treharris v. Aberdare; referee, Mr. E. Williams, Porth; linesmen, Messrs. J. Rees (Cardiff) and R. Batty (Merthyr). Cwmpark v. Ton Pentre; referee. Mr. E. J. Morgan, Pontlottyn; linesmen, Meaers. H. Gower (Pontypridd) and D. Jones (Porth). Junior Cup-Berni-Final I To be played on March 21. kick-off at foTir p.m.Cam,arens v. Coga.n Old Boys; referee. Mr. F. E. Powell, Trede-gar; linesmen, Messrs. W J. Broome (Quakers' Yard) and A. V. Ja.r- man (Aberdare). Mardy Reserves v. Llanfaee Brigade; referee, Mr. D. Evans, Cardiff; lines- men. Messrs. J Dean (Mountain Ash) a.nd J. -T". Hughes (.Merthyr Vale). Ail other arrangements and association matters wore deferred until Satarda-Y next.
I WIDOW AND THE GUARDIANS
I WIDOW AND THE GUARDIANS Charlotte Davis, an old widow, who has been receiving outdoor relief from the Dudley Guardians since 1858, has just in- herited under the will of a brother a sub- stantial sum in cash and the life-interent in several houses The guardians have relieved her by small doles to the extent of E258. Tlicy can legally claim from her now the amounts given during the past six years, which total £.38. Mrs. Davi:3 has been interviewed by the guardains. A bent figure, she hobbled into the board room on two sticks. She refused to refund anything, and when asked if she did not think she was ungrateful, she replied: "I don't think so," adding, "my brother was one of the largest ratepayers in the district." It is understood that the guardians have determined to take pro- ceedings to recover the amount to which I they are legally entitled.
I SIGNAL-BOX ON FIRE-I
I SIGNAL-BOX ON FIRE The main line (No. 4) signal-box a.t Chalk Farm Station, on the London and North I Western Railway, wa,i burnt down yesterday, and in consequence all the long-distance trains were oorjisideraMy delayed. The entire signaWng apparatus for the adjoining part of the line was controlled from thiB par- ticular box, and, though the fire was soon extinguished by the railway and other flre brigades, it had meanwhile practically destroyed the mechanism of the signals.
ARAB ACROBATS ROMANCEI
ARAB ACROBATS ROMANCE I Thirty Arabs, attired in flowing white rob-et?, witnessed the liuarriage of Mohamed Ben Mohamed, the leader of a troupe of aerobats, to Miss Mary Hart, on Saturday, at the Birmingiiain Registry Office. Eight years ago, while Mohamed was performing in Budapest, he t-ecame acquainted with Miss Sally Hart, and he first met her sister Mary on going to Birmingham some months later.
FOX HUNT IN A TOWN I
FOX HUNT IN A TOWN I Excitement was caused in Htnrtlngdttn on Saturday by the FitzwiHiam Houndls chasing a fox into the heart of the town. Reynard was loet in a doctor's garden, and wae after- wards discovered concealed in a cottage out- house and captured.
I M.C.C. IN AUSTRALIA
I M.C.C. IN AUSTRALIA I Return Match with Victoria I COLONIAL COLLAPSE I Fine Bowling by Barnes&, Blythe MELBOURNE, Monday. Warm weat-her prevailed here to-day when play was resumed in the match between the M.C.C. team an-d Victoria, before a meagre attendance. The, wicket was in per- fect condition, but the Australians, who at the eioae of play on Saturday haod lost two wickete for M runs, could make no stand against the bowling of Barnes and Blythe, and were all dismissed before lunch for 77. The not outs (Vaugnan 13 and Hoaly 4) con- tinued Victoria's innings, but with the total at 31 Vaug.han wa« clean bowled by Barnes for 16, and four runs laicr Delves, who fol- lowed in, was caught at square leg by Fane off the sallie bowler. Fry joined lleaiy, and the score was carried to 4/, wheh two more wickets fell, Healy being taken at square leg by Gunn from Blythe's bowling, while Rush, who came in fifth wicket down, ran himself out. Laver followed in, but with only eight runs added another couple 01 wickets went down. A Smart Catch rry was caught in the sups by Crawford from a mass-hi off Barnes, and then Laver, who had been joined by Haalitt. was brilliantly taken at deep leg with one hand ,?ep ieg witli o-no hand by Hardstaff from Barnes's bowlinV- The Notte man, who had to jump up to secure the catch, was h?a.?tily a-ppl?ud?d. At this d c-d. ,t t this point Barnes had secured four wickets for 25 and Blythe three for 26. With eight wickets down foT 55. Spiers carne in, and ten runs were added before Hazlitt was out leg before to Barue6 for 8. Woodford was the last man in, and, with the dismissal of SP-eirs, who was brilliantly ca-ug-ht at third with the right hand by Hobbs off Blythe, the innings closed for 77, having extended over exactly two hours and six minutes. Barnes ent down il overs, ten of which were maidens, and took five wickets for 32 runs, while Blythe delivered 19.2 overs, five maidens, and secured four wickets for 41. Crawford, who bowled on Saturday just before stumps were drawn, had three runa hit from him without meeting with any suc- cess. England's Second Innings A T v. jumca, wTwi a view to ajrorcling the team batting practice, and resting his bowlers prior to the test match, which oomrmeinces here next Friday, exercised his option, and decided that the Englishmen should take their second innings, instead of Victoria fol- lowing on. Robbs and Gunn opened the innings, and were faced by the Trott and Laver. Both batsmen started steamly, and a fine stand was made. When he had soored 44 Hobba was missed at point by Laver off Trott. A section of the spec- tators ironically oheered Laver when he snb- sequtently fielded a ball correctly. The Surrey professional reached his individual 50 in an hour and ten minutes, and was heartily cheered for a glorious straight hit for six off Speirs. The century was hoisted when the innings had been in progress just on an hour and a quarter. With the total at 118 the partnership was brought to a termination by the dismissal of Gunn, who was caught at mid-on b- Laver off Carroll. His artistic and graceful innings of 43, which occupied an hour and twenty-two minutes, included three 4 s. Hobbs, who had scored 69, was then joined by Hayes, but the latter had only soored 7 when his wicket was disturbed by Carroll, and at this juncture the tea interval was taken, the total being 130 for two wicketa, Hobbs at this stage having 74 to his credit Hutchings' Delightful Hitting On resuming, Hutchings oame in. and Haatitt and Carroll shared the attack. At 164 Laver relieved Carroll, who went on at the other end in place of Hazlitt, who bad had 49 runs hit off him. without taking a wioket. The second century went up as the result of just over two liours' play, and with only one run added Hutchings was oanght a.t mid-on by Laver off Carroll for 51. The Kent amateur's hard-hitting innings wae delightful to watch. He was at the wicket just under half an hour, and his hits included eight 4.8. Hobbs was then 94, and on being joined by Hardstaff he reached his century in two hours and a quarter. Hard- staff, when his score was 8. gave an easy chance of being run out by the wicket- keeper. With the total at 237 Hobbs was secured at mid-off by Delves from Laver's bowling for a splendidly hit 115. He batted in most attractive style all round the wicket, and tamed the ball beautifully. His innings, which lasted two hours and a half. included thirteen 4's and a 6, and he met with a hearty ovation on returning. Fane oame in fourth, .wicket down, but when the total had been carried to 241 without further Jose Jonee declared the innings closed. Laver took one wicket for 48 and Carroll three wiokete for 62. Trott, Haslitt, Speire, and Fry had 39. 49. 23, and 12 runa respectively hit from their bowlimg. » Wanting 503 Runs to Win, I Victoria begwn their second innings, with Healy a.nd Vaug+tan, Jones again putting- on Barnes and Biythe to share the bowling. Vaughan had only scored 7 when he garve a ohenee at square-leg off Barnes, which Hobbe masked. Tho mistake, however, did not prove very costly, as with the total at 21 Vaughs-a was clean bowled by the Staffordshire man for 15. HeaJy was then 6. W oodfoNl followed in, and stumps were drawn with the total at 35, Healybediyg not out 7 and Woodford not out 13. The attendance during the afternoon reached 1,500. Full score: — U.C.C.-Pir,st innings. Hobbs. b TrotL. so Gunn (G.), lbw, b Trott 7 Hayes, c Delves, b Trott 30 K. L. Hntohings, o Can-roll, b Hazlitt 12 Harcfitaff, c Fry. b Laver 122 F. L. Fane, c and b Laver 36 J. N. Crawford, o Delws, b Carroll 69 A. 0. JOnft, e Vaugham, b lawr. 7 Barnw. not oat ..?.. ?. U 7 Humphries, c Fry, b Tmtt 1.. 7 Btytae, o Delves, b Trott 2 Extras 7 Total wa M.aC.-geomd innings. Hobbe, c Delves, b Lover 115 Gurnoi (G.), c Laver, b Oarroll 46 Hayes, b Carroll I. 7 K. 1.. Hutchings, 0 Laver, b Carroll 51 Hardstaff, not out 12 F. L. Fane, not out 0 Ertras 8 Total (four wickets) 2141 I nan-ngs declared closed. VIMOILTA.-Rrst innina. Trott, b Blythe 4 Vaughan, b Barnes 16 Carroll, b Blythe 6 HeoJy. c Gunn, b Blythe 14 Delves, o Fane, b Barnes 4 Fry, c Crawford, b Barnes 8 Rush, run om 0 Laver, c Hardstaff, b Barnes 2 Hazlitt, lbw. b Barnes 8 Speirs, c Hobbs, b Blythe lo Woodford, not out 4 Extras 1 Total, 77 VICTORIA.-Seemd innings. Vaughan? b Barnes 15 Hoaly, not out 7 Woodford, not out 13 Extras 0 Total (one wickeit) 35 FALL OF THE WICKETS. I M.C.C.-Flirst innings 123^56789 10 14 60 77 89 197 300 314 324 336 338 M.C.C.—Second innings, 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 10 113 130 201 237 VICTORIA.—First innings. 123456789 10 5 13 31 35 q 47 53 55 65 77
A BONE IN THE THROAT I
A BONE IN THE THROAT A strange medical mistake in diagnosis was mentioned at the inquest on Saturday on the nineuen-months old ahila of a Olap- ham Carman. The mother said she believed ?Le ohild ha.d ewallowed a bone, but Dr. Munro, who was called, said, "?o, it is dil" theria." It was removed to Grove Hospital, wixere it died in a convulsion. Dr. Prootor, of the hospital, stated that the child's throat had the appearance of diphtheria. The mother told them nothing about the bone, of which they knew nothing until the autopsy revealed it embedded in the throat. The bone caused the convulsion, wthidh brought about the doath.
THE FOREIGN -MAILSI
THE FOREIGN MAILS To be daspatohed from London to-morrow, Feb. 4- OUTWARD-Morninw- To icajand, via Leitti. To United States, parcel mails, via Southampton, per s. Majestic. To British East Africa and Uganda, paroel mails, via Marseilles. Evening- To Madeira, TenflrifFe, Grand Canary, and West Coast of Africa, via Liverpool, per s. Chania. To Egypt, by Austrian p-ket. To Ca-pe Tord Islands, by Portuguese packet., To West Indies and Central .<IIWIlca. parcel malls, via s<>uth=lpton, per a. Oroya. To Faroe Islands, paroel mails, via Leith.
BUTCHER SENT TO GAOLI
BUTCHER SENT TO GAOL I Remarking that fines seemed to have no effect on the defendant, the chairman of the Croydon Bench on Sa-turda-y sent Francis G. Bolton, a butcher, of Mitoham, to prison for a month, with hard labour, for having in hi3 possession meat unfit for human food. He admitted several previous oonviotions. involving fines of L25. LM, and L50.
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I Thaw Not Guilty ) ——.——
I Thaw Not Guilty ) —— —— INSANE WHEN SHOT WAS FIRED I Removed at Once to an Asylum Harry Kendall Thaw slept on Saturday night in the Matten,wan Asylum for the Criminal Insane, 60 miles from New York, where he was taken by train on leaving the city at 4.39 on Saturday afternoon. His commitment to the aeylum by Justice Dowling followed the verdict of the jury that the prisoner wag3 Not guilty," because he was insane when he killed Stanford White. The verdict .vriiicth, with th-e sen- tence, appeared in the Football "E sprees" on Saturday evening) was rendered juet 56 hours after the c-a.9C wa.'3 given to the jury. Thaw entered the court carrying an over- coat on his arm and his hat in his hand Evelyn Thaw sat with her veil thrown back, showing great red spots in her che-eks, ner- vously twitching the gloves in her lap. When the foreman announced that the jury had agreed on a verdict Thaw was directed to stand and look at the jury. He arose promptly and claaped his handf1 behind hie ba,ck. His face had a putty-like appearance, and his expression showed little appreciation of what was going on. Evelyn Thaw sat with parted lips. Thaw, whose joy at the verdict was wholly selfish, smiling to himself and not offering to shake hands with his lawyers, wanted them to apply immediately for a writ of habeas corpus. Mr Jerome's Opinion Thaw and his mother wanted an applica- tion made immediately. Mr. Littleton and Mr. O'Reiliy favoured submission to Justice Dowling's order, but Thaw thought that they could make the fight for freedom easier in New York thau Duchess County, in which Matteawan is located. Before the conference ended Mr. Littleton left the room for a moment. When aeked what he had decided to do he stated his own attitude as follows:—"My opinion is that it is beei, to let sleeping dogs lie, for the present at least. The writ can be obtained any time here- after. Finally Mr. Littleton had his way, and Thaw was taken to the asylum. When the verdict was announced Mr. Little- ton said it was a just and legal verdict, and exactly what he expected. Mr. Jerome threw his arm around Mr. Littleton's shoulder, saying, "I am glad it turned out the way it did, old man. It is a proper ver- dict." The pitiful drama has been dragging its slow length along since June, 1906. On the 25th of that month Harry K. Thaw shot S tap ford White at a New York theatre. Tha first trial began on January 21, 1907, and ended on April 12, when the jury disagreed and were discharged. The second trial started on the 6th of last month, and has resulted, as now recorded, in the acquittal of the prisoner.
BOY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE I
BOY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE I I want to die and go to heaven and be with mother." Such were the words of a thirteen-year-old Sanderland lad who attempted suicide by hanging, but most fortunately was out down in time. Little Howard Ramiage, who had been sleeping out and consequently taken in oharge by the Sunderl.and Workhouse officials, lost his mother a day or two ago under singular circumstances. At the inquest on .Saturday it was found she had died of fright in hcspitaJ at the prospect of an operation under anaesthetics. S<uch cases are very rare. Accordingly, the little chap decided to live no longer, and with the help of a young friend tied a handkerchief round his neck a.nd suspended himself from a hook, being accidentally discovered just in time. Howard is now being kept under observation, as it is feared grief has affeoted has mind.
ANNUITY FOR A DOG I
ANNUITY FOR A DOG Mr. Arthur Taylor Newbold, a brewer, of Bury, LianoafMre, who left estate to the gToes valulo of L18,299 0s. 6d., has bequeathed an annuity of L26 for tihe benefit of his grey- hound Wildfire II., and directs his trustees to see that it is well cared for until it dies a natural death.
TO-MORhOW'S RACINGI
TO-MORhOW'S RACING I DOKCASTEB ICEETISO. —The DON SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 50 sovs; the second to save entrance. Two miles. -The TOWN JOOR. HANDICAP STliiLPLKOKASE PLATE of 80 sovs; the second to receive 5 sove. Three miles. ys st lb Lord Fitzwiili»m's Brineoge Costello a 12 7 Mr A Buckley, jun's Prospect II. CoiUtiiwuua a 12 6 ilr K L Whitweil's Royal Cnief Whitwell a Mr J E Eojereoa'a Wee Busbie Aillem ? 12 3 Mr J WaWOOIn'S Fmtan .C Brown, a 12 0 vir W L Hickey's Domineer .Private a. 11 II Kr G P Sanday's Eteoolc6 Sftnday ft 11 11 Mr A Browne's Black Douglas MCO a II 11 Mr J Militth-P Barograph Maiming a 11 » Mr C W 0 Henderson's Wbtt* Queen ..AjtJher all 6 Mr R J Hammam's Countess Keo ..R I Boteon a 11 6 Mr W L Hie toy's Gienstwr .Priva.to 1111 1 -The TRY AGAIN STFEPLECRAGE PLATE of 40 BOV8; the second to receive 10 sovs. Two mike. ye at lb Mr G Men?es'a Norton Mansiea a 12 3 Mr A BcfriU'a <MerM .?a? 612 3 Mr R Cr&Ws PoUopavlogk Diijby a H 11 11?2 Lord FiJl1aom'8 Mwter of tho Ceremonies ?  Appiey?ni'a Ga.y Vaeey a n Mr F App1rd'B Gay Lad JV .PrivaAe a 11 12 Mr G Menzies Henw }œlU!' Me'Il2I a 11 12 Mr E L Whi-twalTs Tyn<?cl<l Whit weU *11 12 >Vr P B Foster's Wolveroote ?Tieve 6 U Mr J E Bogwson's St Edri .AUMon 6111? Mr J A "ke's Crooked r?t L?. 611i?2 Mr O Backhoua&'a Glen Maea-nn, .Macned o 11 7 Mr Brooks's Gay Paris Morin 6 117 Mr Alex Browne's Oh Fie Moore 4 11 7 Mr Alex lirowoe's Gaby 7 Mr J C Hill's Pollyette .Thomton 511 7 Mr H Hunt's Prince Donzei H Hunt 511 7 Mr G GuMer's Barkston Ash. .Gun;ter 410 7 Mr J Milnthorp's Lord T Manning 4 10 7 Mr T Nolan's sweet Nellv .Coul;thwa.ite 4 10 7 Mr C T Pulley's Hyde Park Butchers 4 10 7 Mr J S Wailey's SoiitKile W 311ey 4 10 7 Mr E L WbitweU's Dr Fagan .WhitweU 4 10 7 -Tho STOCKTL HANDICAP HUR- DLE RACE PLATE of 60 sovs; the second to receive 5 SoVS. Two miles, over hurdles. ys et lb Mr G MZMlfB Weather Eye Menzies 5 12 9 Mr J J Batl-Irving's St Salvador ..N II Scott a 11 12 Mr H W Sampey's Kirg Pluto ..Chanberlin a 11 10 Mr II G Fenwick's 6an Maxuino WhitaJser 6 11 6 Mr J Wilkinson's Rough Pup C Brown a 11 5 Duke of fftstmiaster's Ruysdaie .Kaylor 611 4 Mr J Milnthorp's Rosebury Manning a 11 1 Mr H Griflen'e Higherwraibe .Prhale 5 11 0 Air c W C Henderson's Night Warbler Archer 5 11 0 Mr H A Wylie's Stolen Jewel Kennedy 6 10 15 Mr T C Mundoy's Bright Park Butchers 4 10 13 Mr G Menzias's Canticle Menzies 5 10 12 Mr J Rogers' Tipster Rogers 5 10 11 Mr T Nolan's Anabell Coulthwaite 6 10 10 Mr H H Rose's Roeeburn .PriYa'te s10 9 Mf R J Renwick's Red Camp Renvei4k, a 10 9 Mr J Stokes' Simon P;klX) .Cope-la.n<l 4 10 7 Mi G Gunter's Yataghan hunter .4 10 6 Mr Å Hoclgoon's Sir William .R I Rcbson 'a 10 6 Mr J Bayiie's Birk Gill .G F Wilsoa 5 10 5 Mr G W Smith's Father Mac Ro-ze 6 10 5 Mr G Moore's Little Thzo .ll(¡ore 510 4 Mr M N Rhodes's Custom liouse .Fitton 4 10 4 Mr W Back's Miss Bent Cha-mberlln 5 10 5 Mr J Byrne's Tickford Couch 4 103 Mr F B Bariing'6 Jesn Gordon Barling 4 10 3 Mr R P Boiten'.l's Travia-ta B-Jtterill 4 10 3 Mr R P EotteriU's Jaguar lsoaerill510 2 Mr C Hill's Lord Biitrrook Thomtou 6 10 2 Mr J J Magenta Boy .I'rivate a10 1 Mr W H VV iniamson's Red Rush Private 5 10 1 Mr J G L Ecolee' Brown (ilaes C)owap 4 10 0 Mr J Burns's Sooioh River Burus 4 10 0 Major Weslenra'ri Hard Crust Lake 4 10 0 —The BARNBY MAIDEN HURDLE RACE PLATE of 50 sovs; the second to receive 5 sovs. Two miles. ys et 11 Mr J Milnthorp's Meelagh ManTiing 5 11 13 Mr A Mr Vynor's Hint Toker Mattoow9 6 11 10 Mr J R Renwick'o Red Camp Eenwick a 11 10 Mr R Riley'" Gold Xngget Kennedy 6 11 10 Mr W E Slater's Coldstream Menzies 6 11 10 Mr II S C Smithaon'a Waveline .H Scott a 11 10 Mr J C Hill's Parish Councillor ..Thornton 6 11 10 Mr R Craig's Canty Pe3 Dtgby 6 11 10 Mr A Browne's Oh Fie Moore 4 11 6 Mr C Morrton's Northaw .Priyatt? 511 6 Mr J Mimthorp's Lkuidafl Manning 5 11 6 Ms J Widger's Nohiadte .Private 511 I) Mr K P Botterill's Jaguar .Bocte.riíl 511 6 Mr A E M'Kiulny's Bsrly .Coult.ttwaite 511 6 Mr G Meniiee' Canticle Menzies 11 6 Mr J T Crosaley's Signet 6 t,[ S 11 b Mr J Byrne's Goldrock Coucil 5 11 6 Mr J G L Eccles' Brown Glass CoWan 4 10 10 Mr D Gilroy's Fortuae Bold Macnee 4 10 10 Mr G Gunter's Gulivata .Gllnter 41010 Mr L E 3 Homan's ikmton d'Or .Catling 4 10 10 Mr H Hunt's Complete .1I Hunt 4 10 10 Mr D J Jardlne'u Heureux Peacock 4 10 10 Sir RNV B Jardine's Downshire Go6well 4 10 10 Mr W A JarviB' Easter Mr G Menzies' Glengonna 4 10 10 Gol It L Bfrkin's Tydidea W Woodland 4 10 10 Mr R P Botterili's Traviala Botteriil 4 10 10 Mr J Norths Gaidale Fittoa 4 10 10 Mr Powell's Mirk .Wh!tw"ll 41010 Mr C T Pulley's Happy Leas Butchers 4 10 10 Mr It C Thompson's Stream of Light N H Scott 4 10 10 Mr J S Walley's Solibedle Wulley 4 10 10 Major Westcnra's Hard Cruet Lake 4 10 10 Mr P Whibker's Ayrœs1.; Whitaker 4 10 10 Mrs Wiltjon'a Persian Rcee Private 4 10 10
WELSH MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING…
WELSH MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING At a meeting of the Welsh Miniature Rifle Association at Cardiff on Saturday nigrht it was decided to hold a meeting in 1908, and Mr. A. E. Morton (Pontypool) was appointed secretary of the meeting. The action of the secretary in arranging an international poet match between the ladies of Wales and the ladies of New South Wales was approved. It was understood the match would take place in April.—It was stated that the venue of the international match this year would be at Manchester, when teams representing the four countries would compete for the international trophy at the meeting organised by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs on April 25. It was decided to invite the various leagues and clubs to co-operate with the association, with a view to select- ing a representative Welsh team.—Permis- sion was given to Cardiff District clubs to hold a cup competition under Welsh Minia- ture Rifle Association rules.
Contest for a Holiday
Contest for a Holiday I SPIRITED COMPETITION AMONG LADY READERS Below we re-produce, in part, a letter received from one of the ladies who are com- Dieting for the "Western Mail" Six LW holi- day tour. Of course, this competition cannot be carried on without trouble-some consider- able trouble—on the part of the candidates, but they will one and all feel that the prize is worth the effort which has to be made to gain it. The trouble devolving upon the friends of the candidatee who may be called upon to render them assistance is inconsider- able, involving merely the outting- from the Western Mail of the voting papers which daily appear on page 2 and despatching t.hem to tho fair candidate, or, duly filled in i.n her favour, to this office. It is tho or,-an- isation of this effort on the part of the com- petitors which will make them busy, but, as evidently is so in the ca^e of the writer of the letter below, this can be made a pleasurable and interesting occupation to them, and also to a lairge circle o.f frien.d.8. It will e-mto quite a thrill in their several lit *.3 coteries, and will make a. subject of chatter and fun at many an afternoon tea-table. Miss limily Aubrey, TymawT, Hirwain, asks us to sta.te that there is no truth in a rumour which she BaYfO she finds has gained currency that she h-as retired from the competition. "I a,nd my friends are full of it," she writee, and she desires to emphasise the fact that she is throwing- herself vigorously into the task of I collecting votes from her friends and acuna<i nta n ces. ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT. J. Rodwiok.—Whero th-o subscriber inti- mates that his votes are to be credited to a certain candidate a-t tho time he sends us the subscription or newsagent's receipt, no voting form is issued, it being quite unneces- sary to duplicate labour.
SCENE AT AN INQUEST
SCENE AT AN INQUEST The noisiest in-qucat I have ever held in the course of over iN years," said the Curvjuier alter inve&oigating at me London, ixospitai on aaturciAy Lilt: (lealli of a oewion aLi. A post-mortem had oeen held on tne boay, and tne molii-er, in an nysterioai state iroin S'lioi, eiCitediy crieu, My potr boyi Viicy nave cut him up!" She declared tnat sac wanted him buried the same as he wtus oorn"; but the Coroner pointed out that tiuat would have been impossiole in any case, as ne nad nad an injury to t'ne hip and had also undergone an operation. The verdict, vrtiich wab l>ea-th from malignant dl," was not arrived at with- out the Court reaoning a igtale 01 onaos, in wmoh the Coroner was quate unable to make nimaeif neard and tne tex vices 01 the police- were necessary to restore order.
ACTRESS "SICK OF LIFE "I
ACTRESS "SICK OF LIFE I Grastne Jurg-Illb, agecl tweedy, an Austrian, described as an actress, living at Shepherd's Bush. was charged at the South-Western Court on Saturday with attempting to commit suicad-a by tnrowing herself into the Thames at Putney, bihe, having got into the water, walked out again of her own accord, an,d invited Frederick Gibson, who was on the embankment, to feton a policeman. Mr. D. G-rey presumed she thought better of I t. Prisoner told the magistrate eftie wanted to disown herself. Air. De Grey: Would you care to say why? -1 am sick of life. Prisoner having expressed her contrition, the magistrate accepted her own bail for her good conduct.
iN HARD LUCKI
iN HARD LUCK I Harry Meggs (38), briciklayeT, wae found -grailty at Middlesex Sessions on Saturday of stealing 58. Id. from a till at Ponder's-eiud. He said he ha4d had "very bad luck Sir Ralpii lattlier: Pour convictions! The Prisoner: Yes-aii long times for little tihingB. Sir Ralph: Stealing a haadbae,- The Prisoner: Ye&-and nothing m it.. (Ijaughter-) t. Six Ralph": Burglary i •• • The Prisoner: The whoie lot wasn't worth ■fthree quid. Sir Ralph: If everyone like ym1 was put away for a long term I believe there would be no crime worth speaking of. Three years' penal servitude, and three years' police super- vision.
SUICIDE'S STRANGE -LETTERI
SUICIDE'S STRANGE -LETTER I "If yon should thinik about loving some- body else, think of me who has died for you," wrote Antonio Battiatella, 30, am Italian, formerly hesud waiter at the Ocean Hotel, San down, to a. widow, before shooting himself trwough the head with a revolver. His body was found in a earner of the ex- tensive grounds of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Ventaor. He also wrote:- I have always loved you. Wheu. my oold body is away from you. my shadow will be near you. DtotreeB has been eodh as to compel me to end my miserable life alter mUlCh suffering and misfortune. A verdict of "Suicide" wae returned, no evidence being given as to the state of de- ceased"* mind.
ALLEGED WOMAN BURGLARI
ALLEGED WOMAN BURGLAR I Ada Stone, a married woman, aged 34, was charged on remand at Maxlborough-street Police-court on Saturday with being con- cerned in breaking int*, a house in Regent- street between January 22 and 23 and stealing a quantity of human hair, combs, and other articles, worth £ 200, belonging to Mr. Sigmund Lichtenfeld, hairdresser. Mr Percy Robinson defended. Inspector Simmons, recalled, now said that the prisoner, on the way to the police station in a cab, uttered her first explanation as to how' she got the hair by stating that a man asked her to dispose of it for him, and also gave her a pawnticket for a coat said to have been stolen. The magistrate directed a further remand, allowing bail in X200.
THE CASE OF LIEUT. WOODSI
THE CASE OF LIEUT. WOODSI The case of Umienant Woods win. it is sta.ted, shortly be brought before Parliament. Colonel Woods, the father of the lieutenant, is sending a printed communication in con- nection with the case to every member, in wihich he says he naturally cares for his 800n ,fl.rs,t, but he cares for the Army next. I [appeal," he adds, "from a military oligarchy based on the privilege of society, family influence and wealth, to Caesar. I ask that the great Conrt of Parliament should insist on my son's reinstatement in a career he loved and iu an Army he sought to serve."
WHALE CHARGES LINER I
WHALE CHARGES LINER I The Hamburg-American liner Furst Bis- marck, which arrived at Plymouth on Satur- day from Mexican ports, reported that on Tuesday last, when within a few miles of Corunna, a whale about 60ft. in length sud- denly charged the liner, which was struck heavily on the starboard side, causing her to shiver from ond to end. The effect of the charge on the whale is unknown, as it was not seen again, but previously it had been seen 011 the surface for a considerable time throwing up immense columns of water.
LIGHTED PIPE CAUSES DEATH…
LIGHTED PIPE CAUSES DEATH Smoke coming from a room at Armstrong- place, Plumstead, on Saturday, oocupied by James Powell, aged 75, impelled the neighr bours to force an entrance. Powell was found lying on the floor with his clothing burning. After the flames had been extin. guished, it was discovered that the old man was dead. He had evidently put a lighted pip& in his pocket, and it had set fire to his clothing.
POLICEMAN AT HOME______I
POLICEMAN AT HOME Aga,inst a young constable of the Metro politan force his wife brought an atlegation of desertion on Saturday, before Mr. Birom, the magistrate at Old-street Police-court. In cross-examination the woman admitted that she read a great deal-novels. She also had a hobby-breeding and selling canaries. Her husband had to wash his own clothes after he ceased to supply her with money. The Magistrate granted an order of i;eparm. tion, and 10s. a week alimony.
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IDeath of Aid. B. Phillips
I Death of Aid. B. Phillips I CHAIRMAN OF MONMOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL The death of Alderman Ben. Phillips, J.P., ohairmau of the Monmouthshire County Council, took place at his residence, Haw- thorne House. Sirhowy, Tredegar, on Sunday morning. The deceased gentleman had been in ill-health for the last few months, and during the past week his oondition beoame critical, and his death was not altogether unexpected. Alderman Phillips waa born 55 years ago LA'l'E A.LDE1ti[AN B. PHILLIPS. LATE A-LDEAUIAN B. PHIILIPS. at Blaenwa.tm. a few miles out or ¡:)L, ^iea.rs, Oarmarthenehire. Just over 40 years ago he k-ft his native county and settled at Tredegar, where he had lived over since, and where he enthroned himself in the alTeotions of the pecvpls. lie carried on a successful grocery business in the town up to the time of his death. For years Tredegar's popular alder- man had been one of the foremost men in lcca.1 and county administration. As far back as twenty-eight years ago he was elected a member of the Tredegar Local Board, and was chairman of that body for two years, and also the first chau-ma,n of the district council. His wide experience was of great value to the ratepayers, and his faithfulness and consistency secured the whole-hearted confidence of the people. He was a member of the Bedwellty Board of Guardians for some years, his sympathetic oonsideration for the deserving poor being a feature of his work. The funeral takes pa.ce on Wednesday, at two o'clock, and is public for gentlemen. The interment will be at Bedwellty CJiurohyard.
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BORN BUT NOT CHRI:.N.D i
BORN BUT NOT CHRI:.N.D i A well-dressed working main applied to Mr. Plow dsn at Marylehone Police-court on Saturday for advice with regard to eome ironey which he claimed was due to him from a bricklayers' sick benefit society. He had belonged to the society, he said, for 30 years, and was entitled to certain benefits on reaching the age of 55, but before tho society would grant them they wanted proof of his age. "Well, canmat you give it? asked Mr. Plowden. for I was neither christened nor registered; my mother told me tha.t before she died," replied the applicant. But you luuve been born?-Yes. That is the material fact. I was bom in 1846, on bhe 20th of April. Well, go and tell them that; that is all they wamt.-I have. Mr. Plowden: Try them again; tell them to be reasonable.
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