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[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.] j "A COMPACT WITH DEATH, I I By W. C. TARBET, Author of In the Hands of tie Boers," CI Fighting for Favonr." In-gotten Gold," The Queen's Lover." PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS. i RAYMOND, one of the two men who made the extraordinary compact with death. death. BLOXHAM, the partner in the com- pact. DR. LAXARI). a master of hypnotic science, who is a fascinating, but unscrupulous, man. MBS. RAYMOND, wife of Frederick Ray- mond. who, after securing £18.000 as the value of the insurance on her late hus- band's life, falls a ready victim to his art. SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS CHAPTERS. CHAPTER L shows bow James Bloxham. one of the two remarkable men who made a compact with death," was about to end his life fiom a cliff when he saw a man approach. Drawing back to the shadow of a thicket, he was amazed to find thai the second man, who proved to be Frederick Raymond, was on a similar mission. Bloxham stepped up to him. and in the conversation which followed Blox- ham Maid that a doctor had told him he could not life long just when he had decided to make reparation to a sister whom he had wronged. Then Raymond confessed that as the result of specula- tions he was ruined, and he had resolve!* to end his life, and so ailow his wife to 4raw £ 18,000 ae insurance. Upon this Bloxham makes the extraordinary proposal to impersonate Raymond, and take his life on condition that Raymond should disappear i and support Bloxham's sister. This plot is carried out. Raymond went away, and a battered, body was found under a cliff. CHAPTER IT.-A few weeks after the frtneral of Frederick Raymond the lawyers found that he had left a lot of débtø, and that if they were cleared by the insurance money Mrs. Raymond would only have something like £ 1.000 left. They. theretore. decided to impress upon her to keep the matter of the debts a secrit. Mr. Steele, one of the firm, was deputed to tell her the true state of affairs, and he straightway visited her, and acquainted her of the financial position. After Mr. Steele had Oh. Frank. hnlj me t-igrht." lef* Vr3. Raymond, navinj a headache, ttrikea lur ser,.ant to call a doctor, but as hf resruiar mefticai roan was absent she eonsented to a nev. doctor beins called. and Dr. I.aiard appeared on the scene. CHAPTEiR III.—Mrs. Raymond's children. Maisio and Helen, are also treated by the doctor. Both had taken a dislike to the medical gentleman, but Maisie, falling under lis hypnotic powen, allows herself to be nursed by him. On seeing this Helen ereat It scene, in which she dee ?.r bate for the doctor. CHAPTER IV,Laxard' mother, a Spaniard, Jiad acquired the reputation in South America. of bein; a witch. His fatherwzVi reputed to be wealthy, acquired, it was believed, bv transmuting silver into gold. A mob attacked the house, and on enter. irix were astonished to find Laxard, senr., lyfnsr dead on the floor. The woman voweii tensoance upon them, and in a terrible explosion the vrholt of the mob were blown itd Dr. Laxard later acquired a practice, He fpent much time in his laboratory, and entertained the idea of marrying Mrs. Kaymonci, especially as hhe had 118.000. ;tr,d yet, he feared it would interfere with his sciertific search for immortal life. He had succeeded in the discovery of the Bath of Y outb-a process which made him a youth in all but age CHAPTER V.—Meanwhile Frederick Ray- jrond, or. m he was hereafter called by the world. James Bloxham, after leaving the cliff sailed for South Africa. His first act in the saloon of the steamer was to eend ,ram" Bloxham's sister RSO. He stayed. without luck, at Johannesburg for six months, and then went with another man and some Kaffirs to Bulawayo. Ft* eome fme letters arrived saying he was making money slowly, and then the Matabel; revolt brought business to a standstill. WAPTER VI.—Dr. Laxard did not allow the jrrass to grow under his feet in his inten- tion to marry Mrs. Raymond, and he tiok the opportunity oi proposing to her. Biø efforts, however, were not attended with the desired encceee, Mrs. Raymond steadfastly refusing to give consent, saying she would never marry again. CHAPTER VII.—Dr. Laxard eventually. forced Mrs. Raymond into marriage. He i soon endeavonred to rule her daughter Helen, even going to the extreme of Ia.-sh- ing her with a whip, winding np hy hav- inr; her locked in her room. Helen was then sent away to school. A couple of years later, with the aid of a kind pawnbroker, hoiwever, Helen was able to get a position as typist at X2 a week with a firm her father, Frederick Raymond, had dealings with. CHAPTER VI n.—Helen got married to a son of the hear! of the firm, and she got Maisie to visit her slyly, the upshot being that. a young composer. Frank Heron, who was there, fell in love with Maisie. CHAPTFR IX.—Meanwhile James Bloxham or Frederick Raymond as we know him) had prospered in Rhodesia. By medicai a-dvice. however, he had to leave the cocntrT. He returned to England, and put, up at the house of MiSfoi Bloxham. He was very ill. and Dr. Laxard was sent for. "Bloxham" pr-owled aronnd the bouse of Dr. Laxard when he recovered, and got to hear of Helen s marriage, whilst he came across Frank Heron just a- he was escorting Maisie home. He straightway invited Heron to lunch and to bring Helen (Mrs. I Metford) also, and the visit came off. I CHAPTER X. Love is one thing, marriage is another, and the more opjfosition there is between the two the greater is the difference. It was all very well for Maisie to lie con- tentedly in Frank's arms, and wish that life wonld go on like that for ever. Essentially unpractical, she crave no thought to the next step until Frank ai<l: "And when will we get married, Maisie, darling;" Oh, not for years and years," she said. quickly. Perhaps never. Why shouldn't we go on as we have been doing? Aren't you ha PI)Y "You bet!" Frank said, energetically. "I'm so happy tnat I'm keen to be happier, if you can understand what I mean." Well, Mr. Heron—Frank then," began Maisie, "I'm sorry I can't oblige you, for 1 see no chance of our getting married for years." j Why. Has Helen not toid you?" asked Maisie. I doubtfully. "Bits of it'" he rephed. "You mean Dr. Laxard doesn't want you to ?et married." "Xo. he doesn't. ..o matter who the man j.?" "They're 3,11 the same to him, I'm afra-id, said Maisie. It make3 no difference." "Well, then. I call that so unreasonable an objection that you are warranted in <lis-I re?rJinp-?.?aisiG. I She looked up at him with a smile-a rather trembling aort of ,n",e,  {" H.' 1 1 I 1..ha.t v.e¡e ;t,!], Sile ,11.1. R,OW,y, I might as well m&ke a clean b:ea?t of it at once, Frank. I'm frightened to death by Dr. Laxard. "Would you be afraid of him if I were beside you?" he asked. "I'm afraid I ■•voulil." she said. hesitat- ingly. Then, seeing how much hurt he was at the words, she patted him on the arm, and si.id, consolingly: "Now, don't be icoliah, boy. Don't yon jnderstand that it's not mere physical fear: If it was only a question of muscle between you. I wouldn't be afraid, but. it's something deeper and more dreadful." W ia, s it. MaUie? Try to tell me what it means," he said. j "I cannot, Frank," she answered. He j has get some hold on my ?oul, I think. Whatever he '.•ids me do, that must 1 do without hesitation. If I struggle against his I will I— T oh, Frank, hold me tight. I seem to be falling into a bottomless pit. Every sort of horror takes hold of me when I try to reist his will." "This is when he is near you only?" Frank id, 1 may be anywhere in the house, and he can make himself feit by me," she whispered. "Yes, but he couldn't make his influence felt, supposing you were out in the grounds ¡ | or here. could he?" "-No, no. I don't suppose so," she said, 'I hesitatingly. At least, it's always been inside the house that I've been made I afraid." j "Poor Maisie," said her lover, softly. "Poor Maiie. Well, that's all over now, dear. You'll come with me. and together I we'll defy Dr. Laxard and all his devilish t.ricks. What's the matter, dearest?" "Hush! There is ten o'clock striking. I must fly." "No. wait a little. Helen should be up now. In fact, here she comes, and with Alf, too." "Don't tell them yet," Maisie whispered, blushingly. "My dear child, they won't need to he told." said Frank. laughingly. "They'll recognise this idiotically happy expression on my face. which I cannot and will not disguise." As he spoke Helen and Alf came in. One look was enough for her. With a cry of pleasure she ran to Maisie and took he: into her rms. laughing and crying over her without any attempt to control her emotion. "Oh, my dear. my dear," she said. "I'm .vnst as pleased and as proud as Punch. Frank's just a real nice fellow, and I'm sure you'll be happy as the day is long." After the first outburst had subsided, Alf I said: sa ladies and gentleman, we must. form ourselves into a council of war to dis- I euss the matter in all its bearings. As one who has gone through the whole thing. I say frankly that there's no use in attempt- j ing to get Dr. Laxard's consent. I hate to speak of a man behind his back, but it's sometimes necessary. Dr. Laxard wants Maisie to remain unmarried in order that he may get the use of her money, or rather in order that he may not need to pay over her dowry. What do you say, Maisie?" "1 was only asking Helen if it might not be the he"t plan to make him a present of the money. I'm sure I would only be too glad to—to "Get Frank in return, eh?" said Alf. laughingly. No. no, m' dear child, that would not do. First of all. I would object I to thxt man profiting by a penny: secondly, it won Id no'? be fair to you; and. thirdly, "Suppose I give him a change to give his I consent?" suggested Frank. "And thereby make him aware of the secret we hava taken so many pains to conceal," said Alf, impatiently. "Stit). it would be the straightest course I to pursue," said Helen. "What, does Maisie say?" asked Frank. "I-oh. I don't know. I dread the whole thing." replied laisie Why cannot we remain just as we arc:" "Because, my dear child," aid Alf, "we are simply tired of Frank raving about you. and marriage is the only cure for love." "Brute" said Helen. "Thanks, dear," replied Alf. "But now to business. You can see plainly. Frank, that if you go and ask Dr. Laxard for his consent he won't give it. and will at the same time exert himself to keep Maisie away from all of us. Now. I don't wish to alarm you unne- cessaril.v. but Dr. Laxard is a very clever man indeed, and if he setfl himself to keep- ing Maisie hidden from us 1 should say he will be hard to beat. Then, again, he has I aeqllired a ectain power over the little lass when near her. and doubtless he will exert that influence to the utmost. I certainiy think the best plan is for you two turtle doc-.r to get married right away, and then inform him of the fact." There was considerable discussion on the point, however, and a.t lat Frank Heron said: Well. it comes to this; whatever Dr. Laxard says it matters but little. 1 must do the honourable thing and ask him for the hand of his stepdaughter, to whom he formally stands as guardian." "It's a bad plan." said Alf. then added: "But as you say, it's the most honourable. "I mlift go now." said Maisie, slowly. .FraL lk-. you 'iIOTI't see Dr. Laxard for a long while, will yoii?" "To morrow, dearest." replied Frank. "Please. no." she began, excitedly, but Helen carried her »way gently, and, bidding j the men stay where they were, she escorted Maiei* home that Ight. In the morning, before the doctor had «tar ted on hi- rounds. Frank Heron presented himself at the door. f wish to see Dr. Taxtrd," be said, and he was shown to the consulting room. Heron, what can 1 do for y.QU ?" asked Laxard. "It is not professionally I wish to speak ") yoll." saicl Fran];, "The fact is, Dr. Laxard. that although you are unaware of ii. I have had the pleasure of knowing your nte}.daughter, Maisie, for some time, and, loving her truly. 1 now ask your consent to ¡ our engagement." I The doctor glared at him with eyes so full of passionate anger that Frank held himself ready for a physical attack. Laxard s face ¡ turned pale, and the lips seemed to tighten over his teeth until they were suggestive of I' a sparling wolf. Still, he did not speak, and he w atched him, FranH, saw his lian(I go np to his heart nd a spasm of pain dart across his hard face. He gasped for breath, but- seemingly could not find it. Hit body qrivered and shook, then grew suddenly still. TO BK CONTINUED TO-MORKOW.
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CARDIFF BOXER DEFEATED.j
CARDIFF BOXER DEFEATED. j Dai Thomas, of Cardiff, and Private Harris, of the 2nd Coldstream Guards, met in a ten- round contest at Wonderland, London, on Monday night. The figlit went the whole distance, and resulted in a somewhat easy, victory on points for Harris. In gaining his success Harris had chiefly to thank a very useful left hand. He repeatedly londed on the face, and twice from stiff punches almost sent his opponent to the board;. Harris scored well in nearly every round. i i)d there waa no doubt about! his winning. Thomas was certainly not at hi* best. He eemeri slow, and was often short with hi", leads, while, except for a few blows on the side of the body, he found little use for his rijiht. missing several swirgs that, had he ict himself zo. might have forced a vic- tory for him. In the second round H.arrig landed heavily with a left, and then, getting home the right to the .iaw, had Thomas stag- gering, Thomas clinched to save himself, but for all thai, he met with severe punish- ment. After that Harr's used his left on the face with considerable effect, often jolting his opponent's head back, but in the fourth and seventh rounds Thomas did better, though he never accomplished enough to w ioe off the strone lead the soldier had taken. Thomas boxed much better in the eighth round, using both hands quite well, and he started the ninth round in jrood style. Then, however, dropping his guard, he received a nasty jolt on the jaw from Harris's left. and was very weak for the rest of the round. There was nothinp: between them in the tenth, though Thomas tried hard to win by knocking' out the Guardsman.
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FOOTBALL. Cardiff v Lianelly At Lianelly on Saturday. Cardiff: Back. R. F. Williams- three- quarter backs. R. A. Gihbs. W. pillet". L. M. Dyke, and J. L. Williams: half-backs, C. M. Lewis and W. L. Morgan: forwai-ds (selected from!, J. Pugsley, A. Powell, K. Mithan, (r. Yewlett, J. P. Casey. E, Smith. J. Brookman, C. Scanlon, and R. Jcllinss. Lianelly: Back. Drnmmer Thomas: three- quarter-backs. Evan I;a vi. Stanley Rees, Etnlyn Davies, and W. Roberts: half-backs, vVatkins and Ivor Jones; forwards (eelected from Tom Evans. Marsh, Sid Phillips, Tom Williams. Dowling", William Rvans, Dan Jones, Will Owen, and D. M. Jones. Cardiff City Team The Cardiff City Cillo have again two j' aiatches on Saturday. At Ninian Park they are engaged against Cwm Albion, the first team to beat them this seafton in a compe- tition match, in the Glamorgan League. The side selected for this encounter is :— Goal, Husbands; ha-~k8. McKenzie and I Duffr: half-backs. Laurie. Ramsay. and -,IcDougpt,li forward,. MeDonaid, Pinoh, Jant. Nibio. and Evans. The second ma-tch is wit,b Milford. in the ( South Wales Cup. aA. Milford, and the team I selected is Go-aL White-, backs. Nassh and Norton: aalf-backs. Poweli, Stewart, and Wilson; forwards, Peake, Abley, Malloch, Watt, and I Oainton. I Yesterday's Rugby Results I Cambridge University, 27; Edinburgh 1 cademkai1\. 10. Oxford University. 26: Dublin University, 10. 1 Treorky II., 3; Llwynypia, 0. Play and Players B. Hellings. the old Welsh forward, who rained his cap as long ago 1897. and alto- gether flerured in nine international matches, j.ayed for Liwynypia against Ferndale last "jati'.rda.j The veteran, though not so nimbla is of yore, can still do more than talk of hov, the game should he played. jfr. T. D. Schofield is the donor of a. cup to (.ncouroge the Kugby game among the cUiLs r +-he Bridgend Valley-. Mr. C. R. Heycock, /.ij!!thc-r good sfjort^mon, has supplemented :he tcift with the promise of medal-, on which ••real store is »et by We!?h pla.vwK, Newport f-eem dead M't aga.inst the proposed WeltJh Learue. da.iming that the '.Velsh Union have no right tv meildle with jhib fivtnrei. that- their !i»t is already, fu'l. lid that Their plays;* and chil) memljcre you Id nut like to see fixtures that have been •nade year after yen." over a long period nub- stituted. The 1,1 dispjtte. which Lnvr.lves the riglit of a club to cancel fix? ires nee matte, ever, if the nptiee given muet h -iCjirded »« reasonable, and showing oi ■r''aiigem«nt- for fixtures to made, vill come before the Welsh linion on Thura- day H't.k. Tbere w said to be a )X!Srib;lity t,ie a, (,4it-zitioii.
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CARDHr C'EKTBAI.i'J "RUGBY FOOTBALL CIXB I, \WHr;iS it (U"9' 'il Leslie an<l ShMu. 1909-9-19/ ?.:cuirc??-'yAf:?''h)'r?un:rt'<'T'.N?'fmhpf26'.h; ° ?A?tD?F?' ?L Tu\S m ?B\ FUCT3ALT. r'UB ¡: ::1' :o!:cw'nz "11(,,11 0, November 26, ramU6r 1(1, "l3.y). December 24..fanti»ry 1 (hOKdt: It"'pt juaranwe* -IIm'tw, HO. ,re\Í\(\.t. Cardiff. eda4 «,IJABB-GAfiL'KNS A.J'.I T-ant Fixture fllr Mtur. day next. Xov. 19th. Lome or away.—Apply 41, Plan- River^irif. •»5Hd22 ?M?tO?N RdVLBj .alfi.'iated to Rhymaey v-^ipy TjgJe: re,?,?ire —Ann'y .Jones, Kriua- -i? Irr. r'-h"' V," e?idS MAKSTFG RUGBY P<?TPALI. (T,T7B have Dec. AZ,Wt,C. e!57d22 lOth open (home); ,Lereta-y «157d22 SLe: <311jo?, the -,pern )OE-t ni,-bt, I Her' Schwa"?;!? Ha: N(?; I couldn't hear .(.nr?h'r'?- She: Wh? U(I: H: Tw? ladkc ?a.t in fion ,i me and chattered the v?bolt evenins !?bwt how much they lored mueic.
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Cloudland Circus I TOUR OF A TROUPE OF AIRMEN Aviators in America have just formed them- selves into a sort of Trll.t, and yesterday the combination started a tour of the Southern States. giving an aerial circus on Bamuin and Bailey lines. The Wright Brothei-s and V.r. (Jraharne White are not included in this travelling company. Its moving spirit is J. Moisant. who flew across the English Channel j and circum-navi<rated the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour a few seconds more i swiftly than Grahame White. His brother ban put up £100,000. This "cloudland circus" comprises seven l airmen. twenty a,eroplanes. including lileriot's all-steel machine. Moisant mono- planes, Hamilton biplanes, and Santos- Dumont DemoiscUe racers, as weH as sundry kites and parachutes, in order to add to the spectacular features. The company left Xew York in five Pullman cars with their own tents, motor-cars, trucks, and horses. Aviation fields are to he selected outside each city, the admission charge being four shillings and children being allowed on the ground- free. Moisa nt gets L-200,100 for the first year, with a percentage on the profits. Grahame White was offered £2,000 for two days, and asked £ 3,000. Public interest in horseracing in America has been almost entirety super- Iseded.
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Our Fashions Column PRACTICAL PATTERN DESIGNS CONDUCTED BY "EVE" I Pretty, yet useful, smart, yet practical and becoming to wear, also quite simple to make, are the designs which appear in these columns. Simple Yet Smart No. 652-—A useful hiousa of yiyella or wincey, for a 22 or 24-inch waist, taking 2 yards of 36-inch material. Flat pattern, 6,1,1., post frae, from oer offices. Address ycur request, with postal order to Patterns," Evening Express Office, Cardiff. (By arrangement witli "Woman's Life.")
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For Wømen Folk. HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES Game should always he kept until it Ilag acquired a* flavour, or what our French neighbours call a "fumet," for if it ic eaten soon after it is killed it is tough a.nd flavour- less. Banana Cake Four bananas. jib. flour, 4oz. butter, 7oz. castor sugar, four eggs; beat the butter to a cream. add the sugar, then the egga well beaten, pkin and beat the bananas to pulp, add them to other ingredients, then stir in gradually the flour; put in a well-buttered tin. and bake in a moderate oven for one hour. Hot Crab lake all meat out of crabs back and legs, add Jib. of breadcrumbs, jib. butter (melted in crab shem, teaspoonful salt, tea-spoonful1 cayenne pepper. Thoroughly mix together, fill crab shell, place some tiny scraps of butter on top, and bake in quick oven until brown. Serve very hot garnished with parsley, and send brown bread and butter to table with it. Any left over can be j browned in pie-dish. Crabs should be chosen by weight, not size. The Winter Scarf Scarfs of beaded nets or embroidered gauze have a wintry touch given to them by the addition of hems of marabout or fnr. Some of the chiffon scarfs are so voluminous that I they fall like little capes at the back. Yer-y smart are the three-cprnered shawl shapes of ermine, chinchillsw or baby lamb lined with pleated mousseline de soie. It is not enough to wear a scarf in the ordinary way, for its method of adjusting must show individuality. It ia worth study- ling effects before a long g'.a^?, for the same scarf may he worn quite differently with different frocks. I On some dresses the scarf is passed from the front to the back of the neck and the ends hang down the front. Again, the scarf I is held in the hollow of each elbow or is draped round the shoulders and falls straight at each side of the eor?age to the '1 hem of the skirt.. A new snarf of black satin or moire lined with black and white or coloured chine silk is shaped like a fur stole narrowing round the throat and ending in points finished with jet. or silk ball fringe. It is worn with one point -over the left shoulder and one in front, falls just below the hips, and is fastened at the t-hroat with a large rofette of tulle and jet or of beaded net.
I [ BLOW HICH, BLOW LOW.i
BLOW HICH, BLOW LOW. Blow high. blow low. let tempests tear The mainmast by the board. My heart, with thoughts of thee. my dear, And love well stored. Sball brave all danger, scorn all fear, The roaring winds, the raging sea, In hopes on shore To be once more Safe moor'd with thee! Aloft. while mountains hich we go. The whistling winrls that send along And surges roaring from below Shall my signal be To think on thee. And this shall be my song: Blow high, blow low. Ac, And on that night, when all the crew The mem'ry of their former lives O'er flowing cans of flip rtenew. And drink their sweethearts and their wives. I'll heave a sigh. and think on thee; And as the ship rolls through the sea, The burden of my song shall be- Blow high, blow low, &e. —Dibdin
Passing Pleasantries, I
Passing Pleasantries, I The bnrglar came tnmbling out through the hack window in desperate haste. He had torn off his mask, his eyes were start- ing from their sockets, and his features worked convulsively. 1. What' the matter. Bill lJ" whispered his pal. hurriedly, when the two had reached a pla-ep of safety. Was somebody after you with a gun?" "Gun be blowed!" gasped Bill. "There was a young woman in the parlour singing Ta^ra-ra-boom-de-ay!' Smart Young Man: Good morning. Mr. Bullion Mr. Bullion (irascible old g-ent): Um—ah! Go-ti morning. Remarkable dog you have, with yon. Yaas; Siberian bloodhonnd: terribly savagp; takes this chain to bolel him. If any- one "b(>t¡Jti even look crOF:, at me this dog would tear him to pieces—yes, indeed. I'm going to have him killed. Too "dangerous, you know." I should say so." Yaas; mast do it in the interest of humanity, you know. By the way. Mr. Ikl- lion. your daughter has accepted me, and I have called to ask your consent." Although the village waa small, the inhabi- tants were most ambitions. In the good cause of charity an entertainment was organised, and, to show the surround- ing towns what they eonfd do in the way of acting, with, that moilfsty that charac- t2rie(t all their undertakings. they chose to present the trial eeextc from ''The Merchant, of Venice." The amatenr aotvess playing Portia had I dreamt of doing n'rea.t things and instantly leaping into "arrte--At least Tillage fame. But she was dreadfully nervous. When she I got to the thrilling moment in the great ecene, anrl old Shytoek stood cringing at her wortte: If thou takest more or less than a pound cf flesri," she stopped, tongue- tied with stage fright. Then the awful tilenoe which followed was broken by the village butcher yelling out*. Put a bit. of suet vn it, Miet, SLIld set OYI with the play t I
Rebellion!1 •
Rebellion! 1 • i ANOTHER 30 KillED AT PUEBLA I • WASHINGTON. Tuesday. Private cipher dispatches from revolu- tionary sources say that Torreon and Gomez Palacio are in the hands of the rebels, and I, t.ha.t the fall of Chihuahua and Puebia is expected to-day. There was hard fighting in both of the latter places yesterday.—Reuter. LAREDO (Texas). Tuesday. The situation in Mexico appears serious. Though it has been in operation for fifteen years, the Mexican Government for the first time on Monday evening commandeered the telegraph wire leased by the Associated Press running between liaredo and Monterey, on the plea of military need. ordering the Associated Press Laredo office to cut. off the circuit, to prevent any gleaning of informa- tion passing over the wire. The instruction emanated from the headquarters of the Federal telegraphs, in Mexico City, where it waq explained that the Government wonld require the full capacity of the telegraphs throughout the night. The action taken here lends substance to the reports of noting in various places. I Rioting Renewed According to appai-entli, reliable reports which have reached here rioting was renewed at Puebia on Monday, and 30 were kilied. It is also stated that the Mexican Govern- ment is comi)eil-ing- the residents of Ruevo [ Laredo to join the colours.—Reuter. j SAX AXTONIO (Texas). Tuesday, Two troops of American cavalry have j started for the Mexican frontier to protect America.n interests and to preserve neu- j trality.—Reuter. Troops Join Insurgents MEXICO CITY. Tuesday. I Fierce fighting occurred on Monday at ^Durango, Torreon. Patra-l, and Gomez Palacio. the latter place falling into the hands of the rebel*. Jt i,; stated that 3W troops at Gomez Palacioj joined the insurgents in attacking the loyalists at Torreo. I It is reported that 25 have been killed at Zacatecas. but the Government now has the I upper hand there. The wires northward from Monterey are cut. and no news is obtainable beyond that ulace.-Reuter. Dynamite Confiscated I EL PAi^O (Texas). Tuesday. I A. tràj.».loafl of infantry left. Chihuahua. for Parral ]smt night to queU the insurrection. I The miners at, Parral have confiscated dyna- mite from the mines and are awaiting the tr-oop-Reiiter.
A GENUINE HAIR RESTORER
A GENUINE HAIR RESTORER We have received the following recipe from a correspondent who has found it to be of great talne. Our correspondent says that this mixture is a haii- topi" which will not fail to promnte the growth of hair, to remedy baldness, to restore grey hair to its natural colour, and to destroy dandruff. Take one quarter dram of Menthol Crystals and put them int-o a bottle containing 3ozs. of Bay Rum. and see that they are entirely dissolved; then add one ounce of Lavona tie CompeFea and, if desired, one teaepoonful of To-Kalon perfume. Shake well and let it stand for half an hour, when it will he ready for use. Other readers will, doubtless, be glad to try this remedy which our correspondent has sent. We understand that the ingredients may be obtained from any chemist L 2921
i I ROLLER-SKATING
I ROLLER-SKATING I Continued Success of Olympia Flowing audiences are tb-o daily order at j the Oiyrupia Rink in Queen-street, Caixiiff, and the beaming cottntenances of the rinkers as they speed merrily over the fine polished floor betpeaks the joy of the patrons of this rink. Considering that "specizi.I dit;- I plays" are rarely given here. it is really surprising tho great hold this rink has upon ¡ the public. Merit alone does it." observed one of the rinkers on Monday night, and herein probably lies the secret Qf the Olym- piad success. Mr. O'Keefe. the manager, is indefatigable in -hie' ielfdt-ts' to- secure the | comforts of hi.,A patrone. I Special Features at American Rink With a reduction in the prices of admis- sion, a new era oî prosperity is promised the American Roller Rink in Westgate-etreet, Cardiff, a? evidenced by the crowded audiences which Were seen on Monday, the first day of the new tariff. The hockey match which was played on the rink on Saturday between Tredegar and Cardiff was of a very exciting character, honours ending even with a goal egcb. The Barry team a.re the next asidiratite for Cardiff's scalps, and the match fixed for Saturday next is being looked forward to with great interest. To-morrow (Wednesday) night, commencing at a special attraction in the form of a Continental confetti battle is being arranged, and. having regard to the popu- larity of these events among therinking public of Cardiff, a large attendance ie anti- cipated. Patronage of the Central Rink ) .,I I The growing clientEle at tbe Central Rink on the Hayes is proof of the undoubted merit of the maple floor and the special facilities offered by the management for those who deeire the fullest amount of pleasure a.t the smallest outlay. The special attention of patrons of this popular rink is directed to the grand carnival to be held here on Wed- nesday evening, the 14th prox., and for which the most elaborate arrangements are being made. Meantime the wants of all rinkers are being well-catered for at this spacious rink.
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' BIG FRAUDS ALLEGED
BIG FRAUDS ALLEGED NEW r<)KK. Monday. The Postmaster-General has initiated t raid on MeF" Burr Brothers. The incorpo- rated fit-m is charred with frauds amounting to one mj.li ion .It is alleged that- it Hootted t.be country with worthies? mine anti ,oiJ,w("k, r!:lJnr.rQ,é.m'U'c!i ure_h,eld to btiil in i -MIT!. e h e £ «.MP> There have also been rei id!" on the j Cpntiiieiita! Wirelesf;Telegraph aiMl. Tele-1 phone Company. Both tiruis ate charged with T!Mog mail for t.he puiuosefi of fraud. Press Association Foreign Special.
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A Child in Dispute1 10
A Child in Dispute 1 10 HUSBAND MAKES A CRAVE CHARGE I The sequel to a case heard at Stockport Police-court, a charge of perjury was yesterday preferred against May Liebisch. described as of no occupation, of London. The accused, a smartly-dressed woman, who wept bitterly in the dock, is the wife of Mr. Richard Julius Liebisch. importer's agent, Stockport-. On the 4th of October the last- named applied to the Stockport magistrates for the discharge of a maintenance order made in favour of his wife, who was then residing at Brighton. At this hearing: applicant alleged that. his wife had been guilty of misconduct after the date of the order, as the result ,f which a child had been horn. The parties separated, it was stated, i y consent in June. 1905. Mr. p a N- i his wife £ 1 a week. There were three ehil- riren of the marriasre—all girls—at the time the order was made. Tlie wife was given the custody of one child. Mimi. and the liiisband retained the other two. The wife. after the order was made, went to reside at Yarmouth, taking Mimi with her. For some time the payments were reguiariy made, and the wife l at interval waq allowed to see her other children, in September of this year, in con- serjuence of a chance remark let. slip by the girl .Mimi, who had returned to her father in the meantime, the husband's suspicions were aroused, and. as the result of inquiries, he discovered, it was further stated, that hia wife had given birth, to another daughter, on January 31, 1907. at Wells. The hirth of the child was entered in the register at Wells, and the name of the father was given as Richard Liebisch. Mr. Liehisch. however. said he knew nothing of the child, .vnd that never iince the date of the order had he been alone with his wife. The wife, on the other h;inri. contended that on the occasion of a visit to her children in May, 1906. a reconciliation took pla-ce between her- self and her husband, and it was af a result of this meeting that the ehilÜ was :;iibse- quently born. She admitted, however, that she had never informed her husband of the child's birth. He was "so horribly suspicion. that she did not inform him." Charge of Perjury I Mi-. Helm, who now appeared to prosecute on behalf of the husband, said the charge ag-a in9t. the prisoner was one of perjury, alleged to have been committed by the woman in that court on th3 4th of October. After hearing the evidence of the husband and the statement of the wife on that occa- Rion. the magistrates were of opinion that the mMCOtdnct against the wife had not been proved, and dismissed the case. Since then a warrant, had been issued for the ai rest of Mr". Liebisch on the charge of perjury, on the ground that the statement she then made was untrue, and untrue +0 her knowledge. He did not propose to go into the, case that day. hut merely give formal evidence of arrest, and then ask for a remand of eight days. She was remanded for eight rlays. and was ¡ allowed ba.il, herself in C20 and two sureties of £ 30 each. ¡ I
I A STAGE FAVOURITE
I A STAGE FAVOURITE The Geisha needs no introduction, and the rapturous welcome it received at the New Theatre. Cardiff, on Monday testified to the hold it has on the public mind. The exhilarating musio and the bright, lilting airs constituted much of the pleasure felt in the production of an old favourite, while the picturesque scenery and dresses gave added delight. The acting and singing were fully up to the highest traditions, and throughout the opera was well received. Mr. Edward Carlton has appeared over 2,COO times ao Wun Hi. but he still gives an interpre- ta tion to the character that is as fresh as ever. His reception was most flattering, and inspired him to produce his hes", especi- ally in the iong Cbing-Chong Chinaman," for which he had four encores. Mr. Colin Coop, of Gaiety fame, was a capital Marquis Imari, and his drolleries evoked roars of laughter. especially in the fortune-telling scene, while his reception of English ki.-ses was excep- tionally funny. Miss Airnee Grey was a charming 0 Mimosa San, and her splendid voice was heard to great, advantage in each of her songs. Miss Adela Crispin as Atolly Seymour, was equally successful both as a dancer and a siuger. Miss Renee Reel was a captivating Mademoiselle, and Miss Edith Jefferies was noticeable as Lady Constance Wynn. Mr. Herbert UzieJli was a good Cap- tain and a first-rate .vocalist, and the remainder of the principal characters were well sustained. The chorus deserves a special word of praise.
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Guest: Look. here; how long: am I going to have to wait for that halt portion of dtick I ordered? Waiter: Till somebody orders the other half. We can't go out and kill half a duck."
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i - - - j GAGGED AND BOUND…
j GAGGED AND BOUND I A young barman who vra' yesterday morn- ing found bound and gagge l lying beside the counter of the Three Castles Public-bouse..St. I A fi(ti-eNN's-hill, Liuigate, toid a story of dai-itig lIT bbery to the irropiietor when he entered I the premises about eight, o'clock. Shortly before seven o'clock, he stated, just as he nn- j locked the front door of thB bar-room, thi?ee  men flashed across the nalTUW lane and, hust- ling him inside, locked the door behind them, j They held him down, but as he struggled hard to escape a gag was placed in his mouth, and I hi" arm" ;md logs were tfed, Hi" assailants j then proceeded to search the till, but thriri haul amounted only to a fe\y shmi¡¡K, 1na ¡ few minutes the three men left, and managed I to get clear away.
I BOTH RAN AWAY I
I BOTH RAN AWAY I At Chatham ye'terdav » -P'ltleu'itn left i his motor-car in the street while he went in- j side a house to transact business. A hoy of j J ten took advantage of kis absence to examine j the mechanism of the car. with the result j that he set it in motion. 'the car ran down f the street into the main road, where it dashed into a chemist's shop and demolished the woodwork and glass. The boy ran away.
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MATCH IN LETTER BOX At Wijran yesterday Matthew Sharrock (12\ was summoned 0 answer a charge of putting a lighted match in the letter box. Mr. Thew, prosecuting on behalf of the postal autho- rities, said the lad was seen to drop a lighted fusee match into the letter box. hy another boy. Before the postmaster could open the box and extinguish the flame" foniteen letters, two contain ing postal orders for 19s. and 2s. 6d. respectively, were partly dostioyed, and the authorities had been unable to decipher the addresses in several cases. The '^Magistrates decided to adjourn the case until Decemlwr 16, in otder that the lad might attend court.
DOMESTIC GRIEFi
DOMESTIC GRIEF King" Pataud. former secretary to the Paris Electricians' Union, is anxious to return to France on a mournful errand. A warrant, was issued for his arrest at the time of the railway strike, and he fled into Belgium. His little daughter has just died there, and he has asked M. Briand to guarantee him safe conduct to and from Paris in order that he may bury his child in France. Though no fugitive, wanted by the police, can technically obtain such a privi- lege, it is believed that M. Briand will grant Pataud's request.
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Salesman You may not believe it. eir. but this balance in so delicate that it will indi- cate the (tj.ereIJ"e between the weight (If; a. brunette hair and a blonde one. Professor Hynodger: Indeed! And which weighs the lese? Salesman: The lighter one, sir.
I BRAVE C.L.B. BUGLER
I BRAVE C.L.B. BUGLER In September last a little hoy fell into th- Glamorganshire Canal at Pontypridd, ailki Bugler Tommy Rudd, a member of the BoJ" Scouts, and also a bugler in St..Matthew.g Church Laù, Brigade, at considerable ri^ to himself jumped, in and rescued him. St. Matthew's Parish Church. Pontypridd, 011 Sunday evening there was [I. Church parad of members of the juvenile forces, wliert Genera' Macready, who is in command ot the military forces now quartered in th6 town, at the request of the vicar (the Kev. James Thomas) presented Tommy Kudd with the honorary parchment of the Ro.d Humane Society, and also twprds from the Governing Committee of the Church Lads' Brigade. ————
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