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To-day's Short Story HYPNOTISED HIS EXECUTIONER No one has ever seen a similar epistle to tha.t which the Pasha of Kars sent, one hundred years ago, to his Highness the Saltan of Selim, third of tha.t name. This strange missive was composed of eight signs. which. taken together, formed two words of- terrible signification, causing the Sultan frightful anger upon reading it. "iia,rut jok" ("Powder has given out"), said the i-asiia. Thd news was serious, for if the Pasha had no more povrcLer how could he repulse the assault of tiie Sue^iaas? He would have to surrender, and Ears, the key of the Caucasus, w-,>uit fall into the hands of the soldiers of the Great Catherine. Th-e Sultan summoned hirf Grand Vixier, Ibrahim, an old and ugly man, bnt very intelligent. When he entered, bent in executing the many^eala- Kulaeks prescribed by etiquette, the amiable Padishah, instead of saluting, hit him on the he a rl. "1 rascal! miscreant! roared his High- rotv-, greatly exasperated. "Is this the way you 'vatch over my arms? I am no longer astonished that the cursed Muscovites check oue brave soldiers, if ail my generals are in trie sa.:r:.c predicament as my captain at Kars: Without power, indeed! But ex- plain how it happened that a fort as impor- tan:, as that of Kaj^ should warn ammuni- tion ?" "Probably it has burned its last cart- ridge," humbly suggested the Grand Vizier, ■without faring to rise. "You are an imbecile, Ibrahim. I have a mind to throw you in prison at once. If tho Pasha had no powder, he probably has l'r, money to buy it, 90 to-morrow morning at. day-break you start out a. caravan filled with a thousand purses of silver." "YOUl" orders shall be obeyed, your Majesty," replied Ibrahim, with humility. "To-T.orrow a thousand purses will set oat for Kars." Happy to have escaped so easily, the Grand Vizier left the palace and proceeded slowly to the residence of the brave Hassa This cunning Persian never allowed a. sum of money to leave the bank without at first de- ducting an honest interest of 20 per cent. Thus, instead of 1,000 purses, Hassan counted out only SCO, but the Sultan wanted 1,000, so I the Grand Vizier signed a note for 2,000, and received 1,600. ) Reaching home, the faithful Ibrahim took the superfluous 600, and hid it under the mattress of the di van,tthen sent for the Khaznadar-Pasha, treasrur er-generaL, to con- j fide the care of sending the silver into Asia Minor. Ibrahim was a true Turkish functionary, and the sight of the little purses made him ref ?ct — "You pretty silver things! You are des- tined to be devoured by the cannon! The noble metal of which you are made will go up in smoke, and shall I do nothing to ?top tbs vacdaham? No. Allah would not pai- don me if I did not make the attempt. If I cannot save you. ail, at least it is my duty to protect some of you. Since the Pasha wished to kill the Russians, he should put in two shells in each cannon, thus using only half as much powder. Consequently, he does not need but half this sum." Thanks to thw suotle reasoning. Ibrahim, finding his conscience at peace-, hurried to put away 500 purses under the inattreae with. the others. Wfuat is most astonishing, when Khaz- nadar took possession of the remaining 500, he reflected also: — Oh, Allah," paid he. if the Pasha was ) not an imbecile he would know how to spare his ammunition. Instead of sending useless bails and bullets great distances, he ought: to let the enemy approach, then mtssacre them with cartridges. Why should I pre- vent this brave Pasha from giving proof of t his bravery? It is my duty to fumieh. an occasion for it. Then here, are 250 purses for him and the same for me." The Karavanbachi—chief of the caravan— aaid in turn, "Two hundred and nity pUe.s are too heavy for cue camel and too light for two. I know I ought not to maltreat an j animal; the Koran forbids it. My duty i.i II to divide this sum evenly." It was done. The janizary who set out with some soldiers to escort the camel loaded with the 125 purses unceremoniously helped himself to half the load. Beaching Kara unimpeded, he placed the t2 purses at the feet of the Pasha. Sixty-two purses and a half." saM the captain to himself. "That is v?ry little to buy a.TI1m.unition. "What will I do? Ah. I will give it to my secretary, who com- plained just now 01 having no more sand to dry biB writing! In this way one of uj at least will have what is waiting." Eight days later tho Pfushu. of Kirs sent to cis Majesty the Sultaai Selim a new message, laconic and terrible. Three eigns sufficed to transmit the fatal news Taken"! Kars was taken. The unfortunate Pasha. was sent at once to Constantinople and thrown into prison. One morning they brought him before his Highness. The Pasha began to plead his cause boldly and frankly: You say, light of the faithful, that you eent me 1,000 purses to enable me to bU7 some powder. Now, if I had received them I would have been able to check the Bus- sians. Kars would still belong to your Majesty. I swear upon the Koran I received only 6Z. purses. You send me 1.000 purses, but only reached me. It is because the sum has been divided by two four tirnee. In other terms, you have been robbed four times, glorious SacLLshah. 2vow, if you desire to know the names of the robbers, nothing would be more easy. They are those through whoee hands the money passed." Very well, Ali," replied the Sultan," you are a good soldier and a loyal servant, who has not yet learned the art of lying. You will re-enter my good graces, and I will return all your grades and privileges.' As for this miserable Ibrahim, the first and greatest robber of the four, he will pay dearly for his infamous action. I will teach him what the Sultan Selim does to a Grand Vizier who has the audacity to rob his master. You go, my faithful Ali, a.nd find him this evening before the hour of prayer, and present hhn this noose of red silk. He will understand. Go!" In his sumptuous pala-ce at Ortakoe, whoca terraced gardens descended to the eea, the Grand Vizier, Ibrahim, reposed, leaning against a pile of pillows, fingering his amber beads. Before him, in a basin, burned a perfumed miiture, whose fragrance filled the place. Suddenly the heavy hanging which con- cealed the doccr lifted, and Ali Paflha entered. "Upon seeing before him one whom he believed was still in prison, Ibrahim felt a sinister presentiment. "Let your last hour be happy," said Ali, in a. grave voice, stopping upon the silL Ibrahim did not misunderstand the sense of these words; he knew by the salute that Ali could be only the messenger of death. and that he held concealed in the folds of his caftan the terrible silken noose. Still the face or Ibrahim remained passive; his eyes burned a. little brighter. Slowly he said: "AHah wishes it. Allah is powerful. We are at his feet only miserable worms of the dust. Let his will be accomplished. Render me this la,t service of waiting a. moment, and let me finish my ablutions and prayers. You know Mahomet has proclaimed sacred the vows of the dying." The Grand Vizier very slowly raised his arms and placed the palms of his hands over his ears. His large, black eyes. burning with,a strange fire, rested upou AU Pasha. The brave captain, nervous and troubled, did not know how to account for thie singular attitude. Little by little a. strange, inexplicable happiness overcame him. It seemed tp him that his bedv, and hia mind, detached from terreetial things, floated in the pure regi<jng of ether, softly oradled. by perfumed zephyrs. Slowly his eyes closed, his head inclined upon his breast, and leaning against the divan where be had fallen, he slept. "He tJps," cried the Grand Vizier. with triumphant joy. Then, seating himself gravely upon the divan in front of his victim, whom he watched constantly, Ibrahim began the following recital, articulating each word slowly, as if he I wished to thoroughly engrave the words upon the mind: "When I first delivered the fatal news he made his ablutions, then prayed prostrated, ae the Koran prescribes. Hia prayer finished, he seated himself upon a divan in front of his victim, and taking from a slave the cord, he made a eliding knot, passing it around his neck. He looked at me for the last time, crossed his arms upon his breast, and made a sign to I. the slaves, who seized each an end of the oord, a.nd drew it with all their might. Finally, a last jolt, tho head fell back; the arms dropped inert; it was over. One of the slaves detached the cord. What a horriule black mark it left in the white They covered the corpse with a mantle. Your justice was satisfied, o. sublime Sultan! When Ibrahim had finished his recital, he I extended himself on the ground. One of the slaves covered him with his mantle; then I approaching Ali Pasha, struck him twice upon his face. Tho brave captain opened his eye, and looked around as though he had had a painful dream. The slave, inclining profoundly before him, returned the red noose. Pardon, noble Pasha. said the Blare. "Would you not like to see him?" Never, unfortunate one," replied Ali. I should never sleep again." Peace be with him," said the faithful servant to the gracious Sultan Selim when reciting the details of the death of the Grand Vizier. You say the agony was very long," added the Padishah. "Ternble. your Majesty." responded Aii. One would ha-ve thought he had seven souls nailed to h i, body." At midnight, when the moon concealed her silver distc behind the mountains, a vessel glided rapidly and eilently upon the Mntle waves of the Boephorus. Upon the deck the ex-Grand Vizier Ibrahim surrounded by his wives and children were seated. Conff\=<s, my sweet Kadite," said Ibrahim to the eldest of his eompa,nror.3, "that it would have been too beastly to die für 5 purses of silver. Ooce again have I cause to know th",t I made a good purchase when I bought you at the market at Cairo. It was yoa that revealed to me the secret of the women of Egypt—this secret, thanks to which no one can put to sleep hi.) neighbour. "To put that poor Ali to sleep was only child's play. I would like to know what punishment hie Highness will inflict upon him when, wishing to proceed with my interment, he will perceive that I have fooled them. Poor AU What a pity he is so honest! II I could have taken him, with me. The Czarina would have made him a colonel, ae she will' make me a general. The great Catherine is a good and hospitable person, especially to Turks, particularly when they know the secret of arl the strong placed of the Danube." With these hopeful words, Ibrahim stretched himself upon the mats, and slept the sleep of the just.
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ICZARINA'S ILL-HEALTH I
CZARINA'S ILL-HEALTH I The health of the Czarina is causing great anxi-ety in St. Petersburg official circles, states the Berlin Ta.?eblatfa oarreepon- dent. All functions a-t the Russian Court have been cancelled. The imperial family wiU spend- the winter at Tsarakoa Selo. where the annual blessing of the -waters will take pkioo ra January. The Osar. who is greart-ly alarmed at the Czariim's depression amd her general bad beakh. fhaa repeatedly Tinged her to go abroad for a "care." but ebe refueea to ldmva htm and her cfeildrea.
| A Lingering DeathI ! A Lingerig…
| A Lingering Death I A Lingerig Death 1 w CHILD SUCCUMBS TO 1906 ACCIDENT I At the F alham C,oronicr's-co-u-rt on TL-u,-r- day Mr. Lurmoore Drew held an inquest upon the body of Ellen Selina Sox. aged twelve yea,:??, of 3, Melton^sireet, Paiharr;, who died on Snnday in the Fuiham Infir- mary, to which she was admitted on December il of last year. The evidence showed that the dec-eased was 6-ent into t kitchen on the evening of December 25 last yea-r to fxrteh some water, and phc pfe-eed a small penny lamp on the sink, The sleeve of her muslin blouse ca.ught fire, and the ran. into the adjoining room. The mother ert:ngTri«iied the 'l;i*no-s a nu;, and took the child to the West London Hos- pi taL Cn the ad-vice of the doc-tors a-t tha, institution, she was removed to the Fnlham Inflrma.ry. where she contracted a disease of the kidneys as a, rrsr.lt of the fhorlt, and i died as sta-ted. Tt'e jnry returned a verdict I of Accidental death." I —
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For Women Folk. I HOMELY HINTS AND DAINTY DISHES Break half an ounce of orris root into! small pieces. pour over it an ounce of spirit of wine, cork tightly, and leave for a few ) day-. This makes a sweet and delightful perfume. To ?■ fmove bloodstains from white eatin make a tbin paste of ert-arch. and water, ffpread over the stain, and when dry hrush the starch off, and the stain will be removed. Two or three ap pMoa-tione will remove the very worst of stains. Take a pint of hot water, squeeze into it the juice of one lemon, and season with half a teaspoonfnl of salt. Drink slowly half an hour before breakfast for two weeks at a time. This will clear a coa/ted tongue, tono the stomach, and act directly trpon a rlug- g-ish liver. If kept up for three months, every alternate two weeks, it will wonder- fully clear the complexion. New Mock Crab Four tomatoes, two egss, 2oz. butter, pepper and salt. Cat up tomatoes, put into a pan with 2oz. butter ard the pepper and salt. Simmer etowiy until t-omateeis are cooked. Then add the two esrgs to this mixture, not beaten but whole. Simmer slowly for four minutes; then, put on buttered toast. Removal of Hair There seems every reason to believe that in X Bays we have an agent of the utmost value for the removal of hair. It is painless. not nearly so tedious ae electrolysis, and can be applied to the hairs of a large surface at one time. The skin, after removal of the hair, is left in the same condition as before- except for the absence of hair. This iadone only nnder m-edi-cal auspices. Brown Gravy Chop half a carrot and turnip, one onion, a bay leaf, and a bunch of herbs. Fry all in loz. of butter till dark brown in colour, add one pint of water well mixed with one tableepoonful of nour. Stir all together until it boils, then add a little spice, sugar, and vinegar, and let this simmer by the side of the fire for an hour. Strain, a-nd add a little sauce. Stewed Brisket of Beef Put a piece of brisket of 'beef, say, four pounds' weight, into a saaioerpa-n with a good lump of dropping or butter; brown it well all over, then pour in as much water aq will nearly cover the meat, and, closing the lid tight, stew it gently for three hours, taking care the meat does not burn to the sauce- pan, whioh may be prevented by putting a small plate beneath it. Boil a carrot, two turnips, and a few very small onions in another saucepan. Just, before you intend I to serve up the dinner, take a cwpful of the liquor, and mix in it two- good tablespoonfula of flour, some pepper and salt, and a little ketehirp; turn this with the onions and carrots and turnips, cut in email squares into the pot with the meat, and. shaking it well up, boil a?l together for a few minutes, when it will be ready. Should the beef be tat, the gravy will require skimming, which muat be done before you add the thiok?enin?. Serve it quite hot.
Passing Pleasantries.
Passing Pleasantries. Wiisftack; You wwrt to marry my daughter, do you? Lonerly: Yes, air. Wiistack: You notice the resemblance between her and her mother? Loneriy: Yes, sir. Wilt-tack: All right, then. Take her, and I hope you'll be happy. WITH THANKS. I I am glad there are a few honest J people left. years ago I sent a boy round the corner to buy a. postcard. I have never seen that boy to this day." You don't call tha.t by honest?" Yes. sir! This morning I received a post- card with this on the baok. "Dear lii-r.-Here ie your postcard. I started in business with the penny you gave me, and have prospered. Thanks." BOBM LUOKY. She: Oh. dear! Just as I expected. That uûk-np Mrs. Wagstaff's hnsband has gat £ 800 damages out of the railway company, and you didn't get a. farthing, although you were in the same accident. He: But I was not hurt at ail, while WavgBtaSf has lost a leg and an arm, and will never again be able to work. She: All the same, Mrs. Wag-staff will bo flouting a new sealskin jacket in my face next. Some people are born lucky. TIXREHEABSED. During a performance at one of the Paris theatres a man and his wife had. to quarrel on 'he stoge, the woman in a rage of jealousy, the man trying to persuade her that she was suspicious and passionate. Both were acting with great spirit, when the wife moved her arm near a candle, and in a-i instant, her muslin dress was in flames. Both actors, however, preserved their presence of mind. The husband extinguished the fire, and, proceeding with his part, interpolated, You see, my dear, I was right. You are ready to flare up for the least thing."
SLEEP-WALKING IN STREETI
SLEEP-WALKING IN STREET A remarkable case of somnambulism came under the notice of the Edinburgh police. A constable on night duty was parsing aiong r Milbourne-place about one o'clock in the I morring when he was attracted by the prœenoo on the opposite side of the street of a. person who seemed to be moving a.1;, in an aimless fashion. He crossed the etrt, and. diMW-?eved tba,t the midnight stroller was a, young woman, who was attired only in a. nightdress, a pair of light shoes, and a jacket. Sho was fast asleep, and the con- stable'a endeavours to awaken her being un- availing, he caLlcd the assistance of another policeman, and they carried the womatn to the police office in High-street. She was handed over to the care of the female turnkey, who, however, did not succeed in awakening her. About fifteen minutes later she was con- veyed to the Royal Infirmary in an ambu- lance wason, and with some difficulty the doctors maaaired to restore her to con- sciousness. She then explained that she lived in lodgings in Buocleuch-place, and she was immediately sent to the address which she gave. No one was more surprised than the landl,dy to see her lodger in that plight, it never having occurred to her that the woman had gone out of the house. It appears that t.he girl, who it) not in robust health, had been under medical treatment for some time through sdeeplessnese. The morning a,tmo»phere was extremely ooid, and it was fortunate t-h-at the girl YVaB met at such an early part of her unconscious walk.
! THE FOREIGN MAILS I
THE FOREIGN MAILS I To be dss-patcbed from Lotxloa to-morrow, Dec. U- OUTWAltD.-Moming- To Unit-ad. States, Ac., via Southampton, per a. Ph-' ?",lphia. T. Ct,y I"lan&, ?i? S*Uth=pton, per Galeka. To lll'jti6h, East Africa, Zanzibar, and Kyasaiand, via Naples. 'lo by Italian packet. To Madeira, Cape Colony, Natal, Transvaal, aod Orauge Rifer Colony, paroel mails, via Southamp- ton, per 110. tSaxoo. Afternoon- To Madeira, Cape Colony, Natal, Transvaal, Oraoge Biver Cokmy, Nyasaiaad, &c., via Southampton, per s. SuoD. To United States, Canada, Jamaica, Bahamas, Bermada, Afexlco, British Hocdurae, Republic of Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala, China, and Jagmu, via QtieeneUxwn, per s. Iaisitanila. OPEWARD-Dus To-morrow- From Otmhtb BITOT Colony, Transvaal. New, CStpe Colony, and Madeira, via Southampton. From Crufruay, Afgeotine Repolic, EiazQ, aad Cape Yard Islands, by Britteh packet. Froci United States, Ac., via Plymouth. From United States, Ac., via Queenstowi6 froa! Ch?, F&Lk?d IsLa? U=guW. Argad4m Froai Chile, Bio de Janwo, *ed Cape Veal MM As, via lAsbaiL From AastraHa, lapel. China, Straits S«ttlenwit»i Ceylou. India. atA Heyptr via Brindlsi.
NIGHT ESCAPADEI
NIGHT ESCAPADE Midnight Motorists Raid a Castle DUCAL PARTY JOKE I t Amusing Exploit by Amateur "Burglars. Cholm-ondclcy Castle. Cheshire, thereat of the Marquess of Cholruoadeley, Joint Here- I ditary lord Chancellor of C England, was early on Thursday morning the scene of what was yesterday reported as a burglary by a motor-car party of professional house- breakers. The circumstances of the "robbery" are altogether remarkable, and point to an adventurous practioal joke, in imitation, j probably, of several recent hauls of a more businesslike character by motor burglars. Tho real faxta of this early morning call 2t Cholinoncleley Castle, as far as our corre- spondent has been able to verify them from various sources, arxj, briefly, as follows;- At about two o c'ock on Thursday mornins a motor-car arrived unobserved at the Chester catranec, to Chol.m.ondelcy Castle Park. There the machine was stopped, and the car was apparently left in charge of the chauffeur, for there were footmarks indica- ting that a maT). had been walking up and down within the gates as though to keep himself warm. The other occupants walked up the park drive to the castle, which they entered by the dining-room window, the cords of which were broken. They then annexed the massive two-handled racing cup won ))y IJOrd Cholmondeley's Screech Owl (owner riding) at the Southdown Hunt Meet- in. They also took a large number of, cip-af, and then left the oiist-le without. disturbing either the Marquess or the Marchioness of Cholmendeley, or any of th I house-party or the number of servants sleeping on the premises. Carrying the cup and cigars, they re-gained the waiting car. and. re-entering it. drove I off. at what the lodgekeeper and his wife describe as a terrific speed. These good people were both awakened by i hearing a crash, and when they went down to asoertain the oauso they discoured that a motor-car had been in collision with the lodge gates, which had been broken, while fragments torn from the car were strewn around The Hot Alarm When the servants were roused they found that the oastle had been entered in the way described, and Lord Cholmondeley com- municated with the Cheshire police. Colonel Hammersley, the chief-eonstable of the county, repaired to Cholmondeley Castle, where he met Superintendent Hicks, of the Broxton Police-station, in whose division Cholmondeley Castle and district lie. Meantime news had been telegraphed to Chester of a daring and successful burglary at the castle, and the local police there took steps to ascertain if any motor-oar drivers had called either at an hotel or garage for repairs or accessories, but no information could be gleaned of their presence in Chester. Much excitement was aleo occa^- j sioned throughout the county, and parti- cularly at Xantwich, the nearest market town. Colonel Hammersley and Superintendent Hicks, assisted by other oftioers, went over the castle, and then examined the drive and the fragments of wood left at the lodge grates. The wheel marks clearly showed that the oar was driven through the Chester lodge gate, which remains open all night, and that it was stopped at a point where it could stand partially concealed by thick bushes. In going out it struck the left-hand gate a solid cast-iron I'structure and smashed it into pieces. This collision also did some damage to the car, but, apparently, did not affect the engine or material fittings of the machine, a.nd its occupants got clear away. At half-past three o'clock a car was seen at Egerton, three miles diaant from the castle, going in the direction of Ch. It was said to hold a number of passengers. Insulting Screech Owl's Cup In the course of their investigation the police dieoovored that the supposed burglars had left in place of the cup, which was kept on the dining-room taible, and was there used as a. flower-vase, a large lump of coal. The cigars were also left in the dining- room in cases, each containing a thousand or more of his lordship's special brand. A circumiJtiui-oe which struck the police at once was that Cholmondeley Castle contains sufficient portable silver and all sorts of valuables to have provided professional thieves with a magnificent haul, and that, while the visitors took so little, they left behind so much. Early in the afternoon ColoneLHammersley stated that he had obtained definite proof that there had been no robbery, and the only inference to be drawn from his emphatic assurance was that the supposed burglary waa nothing more than a season- able joke, carried out only too neatly by a house-party from a neighbouring mansion. The mystery was solved on Thursday evening by an explanation justifying the attitude of the police in regarding the affair as-a successful practical joke. Some members of the Duke of West- minster's house-party at Eaton Hall went over to CShoknondeley Castle and pLayed a practical jokp on the houee-party at Cholmondeley, and brought away with them one or two mementoes of their visit. This explanation was authoritatively con- Teyed on Thursday night to the Chester newspaper office from Eaton Hall.
ILONDON ELECTRIC SUPPLY
LONDON ELECTRIC SUPPLY An interesting scheme which is expected to come before Parliament next seeaicci is embodied in the London Electric Supiply Bill. It is proposed to constitute a joint com- mittee, to remain in office three years, con- sisting of one representative from each of the eight electric supply companies in the Metropolis is, with two representatives of the Iymdou Couaty Council, and to confer upon this body power to generate and supply elec- trical energy in bulk. To enable this to be carried into effect, it is profpoeed that the joint committee should create a etocik to be called, The London Electric Supply Joint Committee Guaranteed Stock." One million pounds is said to be the limit fixed in the Aot for the stock to be issued, and it is to boar interest not exceed- ing 5 per cent. Maximum prices are fixed in the Bill at 14 10s. per kilowatt and id. per unit. The area of the' joint committee's operations is to extend over the whole a,dministrative county of London and Targe parte of Essex, Kent, Surrey, and Middlesex.
h THE CHRISTIAN,"
h THE CHRISTIAN," That famous play "The Christian," which has enjoyed an advertising boom that falls to the lot of few theatrioaJ. productions, was admirably staged at the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, on Thursday, before two large and enthusiastic holiday assemblages, by Went- worth Croke's company. As the much-diecuaeed Glory Quiayle," Miss Helena. Millais was quite charming, and captivated her audiences by a well-balanced piece of acting. As John Storm," Mr Frank Beresford also ecored a success, his ma.nly presence, ringing voice, and admirable I wit serving him in good stead. The other parts are all in capable hands, and those who like tboir drama laid on with generous hands should not fail to visit the Theatre Royal. "The Christian" will be played for the remainder of the week and also next week. There will be an afternoon perfenii- an-oo to-morrow (Saturday).
HANGED BY MISTAKE
HANGED BY MISTAKE Harrison Clarke, a negro, who was hanged at Lincoln, Nebraska, would have been alive to-day but for the carelessness of a clerk in the G-overnor's office. Clarke had been convicted of a murder on purely circumstantial evidence, and was refused a now trial. The night before the execution the Gover- nor decided that, as there was no direct evi- dence against him, he would be justified in reprieving Clarke, and the reprieve ?a? posted in the usual way to the convict prison in which the execution was to take place. Unfortunately, the clerk who posted the document neglected to put sufficient sta.mps on it, a.nd it lay in the Lincoln Poet-office until three hours after Clarke had been executed.
I-*-THE MORNING WALK.-
THE MORNING WALK. There is nothing that health advisers more constantly advocate than a brisk walk before breakfast as a means of preserving perfect hoa,lth and very sensible advice it is, because the brisk exercise clears the stomach of all impurities and undigested food, and so pre- pares the system with a keen appetite for breakfast. In these wintry days, however, how few of us ha.ve either the opportunity or the inclination to rise early enough to receive this beneficial effect. It is well to know that there is something else near at hand which will prodnaoe precisely the same result, and that is a good dose of Andrews Liveir Salt immediately on awakening. It will clean- the system and tone up the liver in a way very similaj to a nomine walk, and wBere the latter cannot be had the former oboad alwafya bcr-tried. e4691
IThirty-Six Years After.
I Thirty-Six Years After. DEAD MAN'S CREDITORS PAID IN FULL Messrs. John Harper and Co., Willenhall, Staffordshire (the partners being John Harper and Matthew liide&ley), made an arrangement with their creditors as far back as 1871, and paid a composition of Sa. in the I-P. In a. circular winch they have sent out the executors of the late l £ r. Harper say — Mr. Harper determined that, if possible, the balance of not only his own share, but the whole of the partnership debts, should be paid in full: He very inueh desired to do this during has lifetime, and. would have accomplished, it but for the unexpected claims arising out of a supposed friendly I transaction. This caufied him bitter dasappointmeTEt, and in his will to exp-.re.3sed the desire that while his wish-as 'should not be construed to I give a.ny r-uch creditor any right to require p-aymeiU from the trustees of any composi- tion on his debt or he construed as a legacy to any creditor,' yet his executors should within five years fr in the date of his death carry out his long-cherished desire. The executors now find themselves in a position to fulfil those wishes, which were tha.t the creditors (under the 1871 deed of arrangement) still living, and fadli-R-L- them, widows or children of such creditors, ehould be paid the balance of partnership debts then owing to make up 20s. in the £ Unfortunately, the Inland Revenue authorities have ruled that the moneys allo- cated for t2bis purpose were not in satisfac- tion of any legal debts, and were subjeot to a 10 per cent. duty. Having had to pay on the whole amo unt to be distributed, the executors regret tha.t they have no alterna- tive but to make a pona¡te deduction." The circulars were accompanied by cheques representmg 15s. in the L, Bu-bieelt to the deductions mentioned.
M.C.C. v Bendigo.
M.C.C. v Bendigo. HEAVY RAIN DELAYS PLAY BENDIGO, Friday. Owing to continuous rain, no play nas possible to-day in the match of the M.O.V. v. an Eighteen of Bendigo. When the game was interrupted by rain yesterday the Englishmen Ila-d scored 187 for six wickets in their first innings, the detailed scores beins-:— M.C.C.—First innings. J. X. Crawford, c Gould, b Deravin 25 Hobbs, c Hunt, b Reid 58 Hayes, o Harry, b Anderson 53 K. L. Hutchings, b Anderson 7 Braund, c Moore, b Anderson 16 Gunn (G.), c Gould' b Reid .?. 14 b Peid 14 I-la-rdstaff, not out 8 Rhodes, not out 1 Extras 5 Total (six wickets) 187 Armstrong Refuses to Play Armstrong has refused to play against New South Wales owing to a dispute with the Victorian Association regarding the question of expenses. It is rumoured that Armstrong' intends to give up cricket.—Eeu-ter.
I Pantomime in Cardiff
Pantomime in Cardiff A FEAST OF MUSICJ DANCE, & COMEDY Mr. Robert Redford evidently means to maintain the standard of South Wales pantomime which he set up last year. When he gave his first pantomime in his fine New Theatre in Park-place he presented to South Wales a production which for its brilliance and its extent was quite a new thing for this part of the world. This year he has done as well again, and he and Mr. Milton Bode, with whom he is once more in happy conjunction, may congratulate themselves on a thoroughly fine entertainment, which will certainly appeal with great force to the public of the district. It is to have a lengthy run—as long as seven weeks—and Mr. Red- ford is ma-king a bold, but interesting experi. ment in thus proving whether Cardiff is big enough for a full pantomime season or no. Tho production is splendidly mounted. The great scene is the final one, which, as far as fairyland can b-a depicted on the stage, is hardly extravagant in its name, "The Fairy- land of Flowers." It is, indeed, a beautiful scene, and for brilliance and light will be equalled in few pantomimes. As in Leeds ajid Liverpool, Miss Katie Vesey will be a favourite in Cardiff. She is a splendid principal boy, with a sweet and attractive voice, and has two or three pretty ao-ngs, which give her plenty of opportunity. Petite, but dainty and neat, is Miss Felicite Raymond, who is Princess Pansy," the principal girl. She, too, is a very nice singer, and was well received by a. thoroughly appre- ciative audience. Miss Rhoda Gordon looks a I charming boy as Prince Rupert." She wa.s always full of vivacity and fan, and her song, the old favourite, In the Twilight," suing with just a suggestion of a saucy twinkle, was an immense Buccees. Miss Cora Darrell is her vis-a-vis" as "Sylvia," the sister of "Jack," and gave quite a successful performance. Mr. Clifford Morgan, an old Cardiflian, is here again, and thoroughly welcome, too. His fine baritone singing has made him one of the biggest successes of two previous Christ- inas pieces, and this year he is in as big form "as ever. His are quite the best vocal tarns of the piece, and both had the greatest applause. The pieoe was by no means lacking in humour. The fun kept going through every scene, and smart topical references con- stantly recurred. To one of them, in fact, a whole scene was devoted, besides a, special alteration of the stage, and its success thoroughly justified the effort. Chief among the comedians, though, is Tom Jones, the Welshman, who makes a thoroughly comic dame. Mr. Rolando Martin and Mr. Will Harmed, Simple Simon" a.nd "Silly Soanmy," are a nearly inseparable couple who get in a lot of clever fun. Harrigan and Holt are -other very smart couple, and their song about their Domes- tic l ets" is great. Will Harman, by the way, has another good thing in which the poor old Penarth 'bus comes in for it again. Altogether, the comedians provide an excellent selection. The Stella Lady Dancers" are a clever troupe, who sing two or three taking choruses almost as well as they dance to them.
TO-MORROWS PROGRAMME.
TO-MORROWS PROGRAMME. CHELTENHAM MEETING. The PRIORY SELLING STEEPLE. CHASE of 40 BOVS; second to re. ocive 5 sovs. Two Miles. ys ist lb Mr Denly's Pneumatic II ,Lucy a. 1111 Mr J Milnthorp's B&rograph MIAJ 'MirIg Mr 0 Kirkwood's Vioietta Rogers a 11 11 Mr L B Beauchamp's Ceiebration L Hunt a 11 11 Mr Brooke's HaJlgate .Moran a. 11 U 3dre Harrison's Koecene .Priva.te 4 10 6 Capt A F Deaoou's Peshawar Private 4 10 6 Mr W T Drake's Lady ComPtoa Cundell 4 10 6 Mr J Beatty's Undecided DoUy — Besitty 4 10 6 —The HILLCCCTRT SELLING HUR- DLE RACE of 40 sovs; second to save entrance. Two miles. ys Rt Ib Mr J S GMkeil'a Greenbujn ys rt lb Lord Gerald Urosvenor's St Knda capt Oo-ventry 6 12 2 Mr J Mïlnothorp'L'I Melsajy ••••Manning a 12 2 Mr LB HeaUoIlp's Little Tom. E Hunt a. 12 2 Mr E J Kysui-MacMaxon's Knockpatrick Private a 12 2 Mr V T Thompson's Xutwith 6 12 2 Mr B Turnhani'e Causeway 6 12 2 Mr J Whitten's Komumy Rye 4 11 11 Mr 0 G Anthony's Basetiiorpe 4 11 11 Mrs Harrison's Be-ptile -.PrivWe 4 1111 Mr A t;teven,¡';¡ Ducape ,Ctlllu".1 4 11 11 Mr F B BarlingJs Mr liiidie .Ha.rling 5 10 7 Mr J Baylis's Hawthorn G F Wilson 3 10 7 —The CHRISTMAS HANDICAP OTEEPLECtfASK of 30 sovs; second to receive 10 sovs. Two miles. J8 gt lb Col M Llnds;.y'e Creolia ■Rogers a 12 9 Mr F Bibby's Bed Cloth .Donnchy 6 12 7 Capt W Laxnbton's Attnvctor Capt Coventry a 12 5 Mrs 1> L WUson'e Whisky Bottle .Private a 11 13 Mr C B«rwicKe's Blunderbuss .Cort 41110 Mr C M Klrkwcod's Itseca XI Bog«rs 5 11 a Mr E A Denl-y's Ireland's Eye II Lucy a 11 S Mr W J Greeeon's ThelmaJ. .Muuby 6 11 7 Mr H Bonos'e The By Goby 5 11 6 Mr JWilJUD.On's Hough Pup C Brown 6 11 5 Mr W Diamonds .Cho,¡¡¡Üe 611 3 Mr J C Lyoce's IAdy Tacita. H Hartigan 6 11 j Mr N J Kelly's Bird's Head 8 11 5 Capt R Foresti-er-Waljser'e Eadyr Eogera 5 10 10 Prince Hatzfeldt'e Clydufl ..F- A Hastings 4 10 7 Mr F Davis's White Ifiyea Rogoia a 10 a -The JUVENILE OPTIONAL SELL- ING HURDLE RACE of 40 sovs; second to save entrance. One mile and a half. at lb Mr H F Gladwin's Green BrMa .Munby 11 10 Mr J Eogers'a Oro .Rogers 11 0 Mr H Bagot's Spyglass II .Priavte 11 0 Col R L Birkin's Tydidea Brown 11 0 Mr P Brailli's Biddy Leary Private 11 0 Lord Coventry's Lord ot the Bock Ca.pt Coventry 11 0 Mr ? B Barting's Hugh strikes. Barling 11 0 Mr L B Beauohamp'e Honesty E Hunt 11 0 Mr J Milnthorp's Chestnut Bloom .Maiining 10 5 Mr Lewis's Bond Slave 10 5 Mr F U Webbs's S S Baltic li Gordon 10 5 MT L B Beauchamp's Grey Diamond B Hunt 10 5 Mr O Bewicke's Young Bob .Cort 10 5 Mr L A Cundol'a White Tree .Rogers 10 5 Mr L A Cuadfcl's Sight Star .CUilde¡ 10 5 —The CLEVELAND8 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 80 sovs; second to receive 10 sovs. Two miles. Mr J C H Lucy's Pretsman .Lucy 4 12 7 Mr L B Beauchamp'a Little Tom .E Hunt a 12 5 Mr J Rogers's Tipster .Bogera 4 12 5 Mr C Bewicke's Tarquinius Suparbim Cort 5 12 2 Mr W J Gresson's Bonnie iiarl Mulaby 512 2 Mr S F Gilbert's Monk's OeD Gilbert 4 11 11 Mr J Thompson's Ladim, Man Private a 11 6 Mr C Wiltshire's Buckle R Powney 5 11 5 Mr W C Organ's Graceful Lady .Private 5 11 3 Mr H Hughes's Palmerstowa .Bea.tty 5 H 3 Mr F B Barling's More Haata -BarUng 6 10 11 Mr Beatty's Puxdyeborn .Bera:Uy 3 10 9 Mr J M Hartviga Miiioil .Goby 3 10 7 -The OPEHT BLUSTERS* PrEzpLig. CHASE of 40 sovs; second to re- ceive 5 sots. Three miles.
IFor FootballersI
I For Footballers I TO-MORROW'S REFEREES I l The following matches, to be played to- I morrow on the grounds of the first-named, I wiil (with others) be reported in the Football Editions of the "Evening Express":— WELSH UNIOX REFEREES. Hendy v. Amman United-llr. E. Stroud. Machen v. Caerphilly Caatlo Rangers-MI. T Probert. Merthyr v. London Irish—Mr. Willis James. Pontvpool v. Brynmawr—ilr. J. S. Philp. Abercairn v. OaravacU—Mr. A, 1< Bacon. Capfphiih- v. Bodwas—-Mr. Thos. Protser. Ponygraig- T. iJhondda Junior league-Mr. Tom Davits. Blaonavon v. Pill Harriers-Mr. J. B. Mathew. Llanelly v. AbeÝvon-Mr. T. England. Pontardawo v. Treharbe-rt—Mr. J. Newton Jones. Jirid-gond v. l'enartU—M>. B. Pollock. Brynceithin v. Brynmenin—Mr. T. J. Jobe, Cro-1i Keys v. Cwmcirn—Mr. G. H. Jones. Cwmbran v. AbertiUery-Mr. Dd. Jones. Newport v, B:i'3tv¡-lr. E, A. John. Tenby United v. WhitJand-Mr. L. Griffiths. Monmouth v. Gloucet-ter Old Boys—Mr. T. Jones. Chepstow St. Mary's v. Lydney-Mr. W. Leahy. Briton Ferry v. Llwynypia—Mr. Joe Davies. Mynyddbach v. Swansea. secod-Nlr. E. Roberts. TToorky v. Maestp<r—Mr. Ben Lewis, Risca v. JSbbw Va-HI Crnsaders—Mr. L. H. Lloyd. TTsk v. Cardiff R?servec-Mr. E. Walker. Swansea v. Neath—Mr. T. J,. Williams. Llajigennech v. Danygrait?—Mr. W. Edgar Beee. Cardiff v. London Welsh-Hr, J. Games. Risca v. Ebbw VaJe-MT. J. E. Webb. Blaina v. Talywain—Mr. R Dixon. BEVM-NTEY "VALLEYS SENlOO LEAGUE. Caerphilly Rang-ers v. Bedwas, Biiymney v. Focixiw-Mr. J. Bees. BRIDGEND A-NTD DISTRICT LEAGUE. Tondii Rangers v. Nantymoel. Bridgend 'QlÙIJB v. Penooed. CARDIFF AND DISTRICT RUGBY UNION. Canton Rovers v. Grange Conservatives, at Jubilee Park—Mr. F. Ditp. Llandaff North Old Boys v. West End, at Llandaff- Mr. D. Evans. Grange Juniors v. Canton Crasadars, at the Marl- Mr. C. L. Price. Fairoalia Old Boys v. Taff Juniors, at Sophia Gardens —Mr. J. Morris. St. Michael's v. Canton 'Quins, at Sophia Gardens- Mr. G. W. Dix. Grange Barbarians v. St. Saviour's, at Splott-Mr. J. Barron. RHYMNEY VALLEY AXD DISTRICT ASSOCIATION LEAGUE. DIVISION 1. Abardare v. Barry-Mr. C. Neale (Bristol). DIVISION II. Bargoed v. Hengoed-Mr. T. Daviea (Cefn). Treharris Reserves v. Mertiyr Vale Reserves-lr. Dean (Mountain Ash). Dowlais v. Giifaoh—Mr. Batty (Merthyr). DIVISION III. New Tredegar Reserves v. Ystrad-Mr. D. Hughes (Rhymn("y). Gilfach Reserves T. Troedyrhiw-Yr. Thomas (Llan- bradach). Bargoed Reserves v. Abertysswg-Mr. Harris (Brithdir). a Bedlinog T. DowJais Reserves-Mx. AirfTie (New Tredegar). Aberfau v. Briihdir-Mr. Williams (Beclinog). SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE JUNIOR CUP: RE-PLAYED TIE (FIFTH ROUND). Cardiff Camerora v. Abertillery, aT the Cardiff Harlequins' Ground—Mr. E. J. Morgan (Pontlottyn). ASSOCIATION. CANTON TEMPERANCE LEAGUE. DIVISION I. Victoria Baptists v. Clive-road Hall.—Mr. A. Wyndham. Excelsiors v. CatlJedral-road-Mr. J. Skidmore. DIVISION IL Trinity v. Victoria Baptists—Mr. Meads. Victoria Park v. Bethany—Mr. Hsptinstall, Clive-road Hall v. Ely-Mr. J. Jonas. Rugby CARDIFF V. LONDON WELSH, at Cardiff. Cardiff: Back, IL B. Winficid; three-quarter bZiCk*, J. L. Williams, R. T. Gabe, R. C. Thomas, and R. A. Gibbs; biaf-backs, R. Davies and P. F. Bush or Edgar Thomas; frowards (selected from), J. A. Brown, W. O'Neill, J. Casey, G. Northmore, F. Smith, J. Powell, J. Pug.'ley, L. George, G. Yewlett, D. Westa- cott, and W. Casey. London Welsh (selected frm):-J. C. M. Dyke, J. S. Evana, IL T. Maddocks, G .fones, H. W. Gabe, R. Rees, T. P. Lloyd, L. M. Dyke, C. F. Rowlands, W. Ll. Morgan, R. G. Prichard, A. F. Harding, J. r. Williams {captain), J. C. Jenkins, J. A. Davies, H. V. Watkins, H. S. Coppock, R. Lloyd, E. G. Jenkins, J. M. Bevan, W. E. Williams, A. E. Evans, and F. H. Clay. NEWPORT V. BRISTOL, at Newport. Newport: Back, F. Burt; three-quarter backs, Stanley Williams, R. S. Pl'ircmer; half-backs, T. H. Vile and Waller Martin; forwards, C. M. Pritchard, G. Boots, J. J. Hodges, E. Thomas, F. Jenkins, E. Jenkins, T. Lewis, and H. J. Pritchard. CARDIFF RESERVES V. USK, at Usk. Cardiff Reserves: Back, F. Wood; three-quarter backs, T. H. Spencer, W. A. Jones, G. M'Craith and T. Flooks; half-backs (selected from), E. Thomas, C. Culverweil, and J. Thomas; forwards (selected from), W. Casey, D. Duncan, E. Lewis, I. Stroud, W Shep- pard, T. Buck, J. ii'In tyre, W. Crabtree, S. Sexton, and W. Rogers. PONTYPOOL V. BRYNMA WR, at Pontypool. Brynmawr: Back, J. Giles; three-quarter b.,?k?, J. Roberts, W. Morgan, W. Tranter, and T. Garnon; half-backs, J. RDm and Geo. Da?ies; forwards (selected from), Jim Foley, W. G. Evans, W. Brown, C. White. J. Wilkins, F. Preece, W. G. Evans, L. Daviee aju] W. Batty. Canton Harlequins T. St. Michael's.—At Grangetown. Canton Barl-equins: Back, John Lewis; three-quarter backs, S. Smith, I. Baroott, T. Sarby, and W. Gormen; half-backs (setecrted from), Dai Nkiholls, E. Thomas, and E. Treble; forwards (selected from), O. Martin (captain), J. Davies, F. Oram, W. Mullett S. Morgan, A. Wilson, F. Aaaan=, W. Walsh, and J. Kemp. Merthyr Seeocds T. Btyztmawr Seconds, at Bryn- xnawr. Association Ton Pentro v. Hivwrside. Camaroos v. Barry ISefcrtct Reserves, at Barry Dock. CÅTON PARISH ORUROH V. PARK JUNIORS. Played at Llandaff Fields yesterday. Both sides were well represented. David and Radley were the try- getters for the Church men, and Morris scored for the Juniors. Result: Canton Parish Church, 16pts.; Paxii Juniors, 7pts.
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NORTHERN UNION FOOTBALL. GRAND HOLIDAY MATCH. COLLEGE FIELD, MERTHYR. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28th, BROUGHTON RANGERS v. GLAMORGAN XITI. Popular Prices. e4721 NORTHERN RUGBY UNION INTERNATIONAL MATCH, NEW ZEALAND V. WALES, &t the ATHLETIC GROUNDS, ABERDARE, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1908. Kick-off at 2.30 p.m. prompt. Admission: Stand, k Inside Bopeo, 2s. ad. Enclosure, 2s.; Field, Is. Reserved Ticiots may be-had of Mr. J. D. HUGHES. Boot Hotel, Aberdare. e4701 LONDON WELSH V. CARDIFF, Cardiff Arms Park, Saturday, December 28, 1907. Kick-off 2.30. a20t
Miniature Rifle Shooting
Miniature Rifle Shooting THE WELSH ASSOCIATION Successful Holiday Meeting The most successful competition wider the auspices of the association waa held at Newport yesterday. The most important event was an inter-league matoh between teams of twenty represeuiung the East Monmouthshire League and West Monmouthshire League. Captain A. Sale (3rd V.B.S.W.B.) act-ed as captain of the Eastern Division, aud Mr. A. E. S. Thomas (Pengam) captained the Western team. MI. C. J. 1'rr.iicis (Newport) acted as chief ran-ge officer, The prizo-winners in the various competitions were:- COMPETITION 1 (any sights): W. Batt (Pengam), 99; F. M. Thomas (Nelson), 99; O. Saxon (Abersychan), S9; A. E. Thomas (Pengam), 98; IV. J. Milner (Now-I ,port), sa; A. Church (Bedwas), 97. COMPETITION 2, stationary target (open sights): P. T. Clift (Usk), 9C; W. Gregory (Newport), S8; W. R. White (Pengam), 98; W. J. Milner (Newport), 97; tr. T. Davies (I'ejigam), 96; A. E. Thomas (Pemgaui), 36. RAPID FIRING: W. Gregory (Newport), 99; R. Rees (Pengam), 96; F. G. Purncll (Newport), 92; A. E. Thomas (Petigaum), 84; W. J. Sweet (Usk), 84. TYRO COMPETITION: H. Court (Abertillery), 99; W. J. Milner (Newport), 99; F. J. PurneU (Newport), 88; E. Da.vies (St. Julian's), 97; W. Jones (Risca), 97. SWEEPSTAKE (open sights): A. E. Thomas (PM- gam), 9&; W. Berryman (Ogmore Vale), 97; W. H. Dean (Newport), 92; F. G. Purneli (Newport), 92. SWEEPSTAKE (any sights): A. Churchill (Bedwas) 99; W. Moss (Ogmore Vale), 9fl; P. T. Clift (Usk), Sf; W. Berry man (Ogmore Vale), 97; W. J. Milner New- port), 97. EAST MOXMOUTHSHIKE CHAMPIONSHIP: F. G. Purnell (Newport). WEST MONMOUTHSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP: A. E. Thomas, W. Batt, and W. B. White, tie. MID-GLAMORGAN CHAMPIONSHIP: Jacob Davies (Porth). INTER-LEAGUE M.VTCTI: West Monmouthshire League, 1,876; East MGiimouthshire League, 1,783..Vest ManmouthahiTe won by 93 points.
ISKITTLES
I SKITTLES CARDIFF AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. •Plymouths (PeIl&rth)-R. Pearse, 31; A. Couidriok, 26; B. Draper, 28; R. Davies, 26; E. Vinnicombe, 25; G. Williams, 27; H. Abberley, 31; J. H. Orates, 31; H. Draper, 25; T. W. Williams. 24; J. Goddard, 22: B. Hawker, 56--total, 332. Windsors (Penarth). Spear, 33; M. Stowers, 1,7; E. Price, 32; H. Slack, 22; J. James, 27; F. Legg, 23; N. Parry, 25; R. Workm&n, 27; R. Bishop, 26; H. Harpull, 24; D. Morris, 23; W. Lipecombe, 24-total, 313.
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Entombed Miners
Entombed Miners DESPERATE EFFORTS TO RESCUE THEM The United States is aroused over the plight of the three miners who have been imprisoned in one of the lower levels of the Alpha ehaft at Ely, Nevada, for 2Z days. Although the men are in constant com- manioation with the surface by means of improvised tubes and a telephone, which have been introduced after great difficulty, their rescue is still impossible. Gangs of workmen are workin-g in night and day shifts clearing away the debris which chokes the mine eh-aft, but the work will take many weeks. The entombed men are not aljoweil to have matc-hcs or lights of any description, for fear of an explosion, and this depriva- tion is the hardest part of their imprison- ment. Two of them. M'Donald and Brown, are inveterate smokers, and they ask repeatedly for cigars, which are, of course, refused. The entire population of Ely has resolved itself into an entertainment and relief committee. All the able-bodied men available have volunteered for rescue work, and during the hours when the members of one gang are off duty they spend the time around the tubes and telephone con- versing with their comrades 1.000 feet below and cheering them up. The size of the tubes makes it impossible to send any but very small articles into the mine. The miners are unable, for example, to give Brown a new pair of boots, which he requested as a Christmas present. All three miners arc in excellent health, although the "pocket" of the mine in which they are imprisoned is very damp. Several thousand visitors watched the rescue operations yesterday (says the Daily Express.") The engineer in charge is proceeding with great caution, in order to avoid a further col-lapse of rook and timber, which would probably be fatal to the entombed men. The Governor of Nevada, bas sent the prisoners an encouraging message and a quantity of whisky. They are well supplied with food, and there is even danger of their dying from over-feeding.
"DUMMY" PARCEL MYSTERY
"DUMMY" PARCEL MYSTERY For an alleged assauit on Mrs. Marian Dal- gleish, of Lee, Henry Smith, 27, was com- mitted for trial, on bail, at Greenwich Police-court yesterday. He reserved his' defence. The case was of a remarkable character. On the evening of December 17, Mrs. Dal- gleish said she received from a man whom she could not identify, a paroel, for which she signed. The man left the house, but returned almost at once, and said she haa not signed in the proper place. As she was about to sign again he struck her with a life preserver on the back of the head and on the cheek. She screamed and rushed to the back door, and the irnan left by the front door, leaving a life preserver and the book. The parcel was afterwards found to contain, stones. When Smith was arrested he denied having been at Lee on the evening in question, but admitted that the book was his.
POPE AND BRAMPTON LEGACY
POPE AND BRAMPTON LEGACY According to a telegram from Turin to the Paris "Matin," it is stated in Vatican circles that the Pope is highly pleased at the legacy left by the late Lord Brampton for the foundation of an institute for higher Oatnolic education, the establishment of which was warmly recommended by his Holi- ness in one of his recent encyclicals. At one time it was thought that the scheme would not have been carried further, as no steps were taken in any quarter to realise the Pope's idea, and before the announce- ment of the legacy his Holiness himself is stated to have had very little hope of Bue- cess, owing to want of moncy.-Reuter.
[..: ISTEEL TRADE SUPREMACY
STEEL TRADE SUPREMACY The usual weekly meeting of the Midland, iron trade was abandoned on Thursday because of the occurrence of Bank Holiday. All the mills, forges, and collieries are stand- ing, and production has been suspended. Alteration has been directed to the closing of puddling-fnmaces iu the Smethwick district with the object of adapting the plant for rolling down steel, but the wisdom of the step is questioned, as the steel branch is suffering from even greater depression thaca the iron trade. The expansion of steel seems to have reached iti limit for the present, and a severe struggle for international supremacy is impending.
ISLlPPEDON ICE-COVERED CRG
ISLlPPEDON ICE-COVERED CRG I A Vienna tourist, naqied Bischofeky, waa making a Christinas Day ascent of the Hochschneeheng with a companion, when they were overtaken at a dangerous point of the. climb by a dense fog. Biechofsky slipped on an ice-covered crag and dis- appeared in the depths below. His com- panion managed to reach a shelter-house. On Thursday an expedition was organised and spent the whole morning and afternoon in searching for Bischofsky, but without result. The search will be continued to-day (Friday) .Reuter.
I RAILWAY PORTER KILLED
I RAILWAY PORTER KILLED An inquest was held at Islington on Thurs- day on the body of James Hall, 22 years, a porter, of the Greait Northern Hallway, who was killed by a passenger train near Fins- bury Park Station on December 21. Evidence showed that deceased went to hold the points open for a ehumting train, when he was hit by a passenger train, which fractured his skull and inflicted other injuries, from whicti he expired while being taken to hospital. A verdict of "Accidental death" was recorded.
I KING OF SPAIN AND MEXICO
I KING OF SPAIN AND MEXICO I The "Imparcial" in a special article, after reviewing the progress of the Latin races in Mexico, states that King Alphonso contem- plates paying a visit to Mexico shortly. The paper adds that his Majesty will after- wards proceed to the principal States of Southern America, the purpose of his tour being to draw tighter the bonds between Spain and her former Colonies, and aleo to pave the way for the union of all Spanish oonntries.-CentraI News.
SHEERNESSPINNACEDISASTER
SHEERNESSPINNACEDISASTER Information was received at Sheernees on Thursday evening of the recovery by coast- guards at Scrapsgate, Isle of Sheppey, of two bodies of the eight bluejackets of the tor- pedo-gunboat Speedwell, who were drowned in Sheerness Harbour by the swamping of the steam pinnace during the gale of Decem- ber 14. One of tie bodies is identified as that of Stoker George William Wiggins, and the other is believed to be that of leading .Stoker John. Haorry GUroy.
IMAIL CART WITHOUT A DRIVER
I MAIL CART WITHOUT A DRIVER The mail-cart from Lydney arrived in Monmouth about seven o'clock without a driver. The police having been called by Mr. Franklyn, the postmaster, search was made, and two post-hampers were found about a mile-and-a-half from the town. An hour later the driver turned up, stating that he had fallen off the van on his head, and was unconscious for a time.
IBAZAAR AT PONTYPOOL
I BAZAAR AT PONTYPOOL A bazaar was held at the Park-terrace Primitive Methodist Church, Pontypool, n Thursday in aid of the Church extension fund. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. W. J. Everett, and there was a choice collection of useful and faaley articles for sale.
SUNDAY SCHOOL BAZAAR
SUNDAY SCHOOL BAZAAR A successful three days' bazaar was con- cluded a.t the Calrinietio Methodist Church, Garndiffaith, on Boxing Day. The proceeds are in aid of the new Sunday school build. ing fund. The receipts for the first two days amounted to £ 91.
I MUTINEERS TO BE SHOT
I MUTINEERS TO BE SHOT A telegram from Vladivostok states that a court-martial which has been trying 73 of the mutineers of the gunboat Mandjour has sentenced five of them to be shot.—Renter.
ICOTTON PRODUCTION
I COTTON PRODUCTION Uepreseiiitatives of 80 per cent, of the cotton apindlee in New Efeigland have voted in favour of curtailing the production by 25 ifier cent.—Renter. t
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