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[ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.} WAYSIDE "ROMANCES. A BLIGHTED LIFE. 1 BY ALLEN CARTER. Author of ;t A Woman's Sacrifice," &c. 44 Our pleasant vices Are made the whips to scourge us." -SHAKESPEAIIF, Guilt is a timorous thing. "-CuLEFiDGz. PART II. Dick meanwhile had made his way, amidst great hardships and almost insuperable difficulties, to Australia. There he joined a party of miners who were going into the interior in search of gold. Before starting from Sydney he wrote a letter to his wife— the first and only letter he wrote during his absence but it failed to reach her, probably bocause he entrusted it to a comrade to pose, and the man, casually dropping into a store to sample some rum, sampled it so effectually that he forgot not only Dick's letter but everything else, and committed an assault which secured for him a lengthened period ¡ of quiet meditation. After battling for many weary months against disappointments sufficient to make sick the heart of any man, Richard Lang- ford H struck ile "—or rather gold, and had a run of luck which in a few weeks made him a rich man. Having accomplished this his first thought was to return to his native land. Home-sickness had long been upon him, and now he could ensure his wife and child against want and repay the amount of which he had defrauded his uncle, he felt that he would rather face whatever might be in store for him than continue in voluntary exile. He lost no time therefore in realising his wealth and accomplishing his object. His first step on reaching Eugland was to call upon his uncle. It would be best, he thought, to put a bold face on the matter and at once confront whatever might be impending, full confession and restitution, and hoping for the best. Then he could meet his wife with a clear conscience and with nought to interfere with their happiness. He dared not think ■he might be dead He did not dream she had pledged herself to another. As for the man who had led him into sin—well, he eould but feel his own weakness had been much to blame, and that with such a home ss he had he should have been proof against any of the allurements, however enticing in appearance, held out to him. He chose to go to his uncle's private residence rather than to the office. He was prepared for the atart of astonishment and the exclamation with which he was received. How do you do, uncle ?" was Dick's greeting. I've only just arrived, but I thought my lirst duty vras to come and ask your forgiveness for what I did five years ago, and to beg of you to accept the full amount of which I wronged you, with whatever interest you may think fit to impose. I have been successful beyond anything I could have hoped," he added with a smile, fancying his uncle hesitated, and can well afford it." But I don't understand," ejaculated Mr Plummer, who had by this time reciÍvcred his composure. "The money was paid in full long since." Paid in full Who by 7" u That's more than I can say now. A very shore time after you had-well. dis- appeared, I received a sum of money from a respectable firm of solicitors, with an in- timation that it was sent on account of a debt of eighty pounds incurred by one Richard Langford. under peculiar circum- stances, and that other payments would be made from time to time till the whole was cleared off. I continued to receive money in this way, and could only suppose you were sending it." But I never sent a farthing—I hadn't it to send till within three months of my return to England. Whoever can have done it V" Can't say. Shouldn't trouble if I were you." And my—Mrs Langford, uncle, do you know how she is, and where 'I Really l"can't say. She came to me in distress, poor thing, and prayed on her knees I wouldn't take any harsh measures. I was very sorry about the matter at the time, tuturally, after all I had for you and don't know what I might have done but for her. However. I promised to let the matte? rest, hoping that you would prove honest enough to repay Jthe amount some time or other. I believe-at least I've no reason to suppose she's dead, or thar ahe's not living at the place—where was it 1 you were at before-well, disappeared. The fact is I haven't seen her since." And you forgive me, uncle 44 Well, yes, I suppose I can go that far BOW." Oh, thank you, sir, you don't know what a load that takes from my mind. I will IJOl; attempt to say anything in extenua- tion of the act. though did you know all you might not think me so much to blame as I may have appeared. Will you now, sir, add to your kindness by giving me the name and address of the firm of solicitors from whom you received that money. I shall not rest till I have found out the rights of what to I me is a mystery. Mr Piummcr gave him the information he wanted, paid him the compliment of asking him if he would stay to dinner, then wished him good night. Dick had some difficulty in finding the person he wanted, anu then all he could ascertain was that the money bad been forwarded them by a lady client. whose name they were not authorised to divulge, and who lived a few miles out of town. Richard's heart leaped as the thought could it have been his wife crossed his mind. Yet, he pondered, how could she bave raised so much money. However, he should soon know. Natural impulse would have taken him straight to the cottage at Daisywocd, regardless of consequences to himself or others. But he had a greater I atore of wisdom aod better judgment now, and realised that it would be unwise without warning to break in upou his wife at that i late hour. Though with great reluctance he decidcd it would be better to defer the I meeting till the morning. He could now see how foolish he had been in not sending at least a line before starting on his voyage home—or even on arrival in England, noii- fymg his safety and his speedy return. He ) bad yet to realise that a divinity dorh shape our ends, rou¡,;h hew them how we will. Dashwood was early astir that bright July morning. Arthur Morris has so con- ducted himself there as to be regarded as a model of propriety and good conduct—so much so, indeed, that not even his closo attentions to .hnet excited the scandal usually so easily aroused. And now that Mrs Langford had been persuaded to cast aside the habiliments of woe, and enter Upon a new sphere of life, there were plenty of willing, eager hands and voices ready to j help and congratulate. The ceremony was to take place at an t early hour, but long ere that arrived the belt* of the village church were pealing forth \1 Strains of joy and gladness. That joy was not echoed iu the heart of the bride. She had never ceased to cherish the hope that Richard would yet return to her, and to marry again seemed like crushing that hope for ever. It was not as thongh her heart went wholly with her hand. She could not help respecting the man who had during her years of trial and loneliness been ever ready to assist her and to save her unnecessary trouble and anxiety. But her feeling to- wards him was not the feeling she had experienced towards Richard, and she had many doubts sometimes whether she had done right in accepting him. This morning in particular she felt a depression of spirits, a dim foreboding that something was wrong. She was not long permitted to indulge alone in gloomy reflections, for the few personal friends she had early flocked to the cottage to congratulate her, and help or hinder her preparations, according to their rcspectivo Suddenly the laughter of the bridesmaids fend the chatter of the lookers-on was checked by an unearthly screeching from the railway, followed by a crash and a hideous clatter, as though a row of buildings was tumbling to pieces. Then the air was, rent with cries and shrieks and groans. j voices were heard in tones of command, expostulation, and entreaty and the place which, a minute before, was filled with peaceful calm. became a scene of wildest confusion and uproar. The main line to the south-west coast passed through Daisywood. and there was a small station for the local traffic not more than two hundred yards from Eglantine Cottage. A stopping train from London was slowing previous to stopping at the station, when, as it rounded a corner, not fifty yards from Mra Lang- ford's, a rail which had become loosened gave way, and part of the train was pre. cipitated over an embankment. Things are seldom so bad but they might be worse. And in this instance there happened to be but few passengers in the train, and but three or four in the carriages which had rolled down the not very steep slope. Of these all but one were able to avail themselves of what assistance was handy, and to presently continue their journey. The exception was a man of perhaps 30, who lay completely unconscious upon the grass, after he had been extricated from the doubled-up position in which he was found. He had evidently sustained some injury to his head, to what extent cculd not at once be determined. Of course, all further preparations for the wedding were suspended while inquiries were made as to the extent of the mischief done. Janet, when she heard that one of the passengers, it was feared, was seriously injured, at once fnsisted on his being taken to her cottage, as being much the nearest and most suitable place to which he could be conveyed. It had been arranged that she should not return there after the wedding trip she would consequently really have no need for the place after the departure for the church. Meanwhile the time had arrived when she I should be ready even now the vehicles I which were to convey her and the brides- maids to the ceremony were at the door. Janet, however, after completing her arrangements, waited until the doctor had examined the injured man, and was able to report. When he did so it was to the effect that the man had sustained such injuries as must terminate fatally in a few hours sooner even than that," added the doctor, unless his mind is relieved of something which, even in his unconsciousness, seems to possess it, for without cessation bespeaks A name which I can scarcely determine." Has he no papers—nothing to show who he is, no clue which may enable his friends to be communicated with 1" asked Janet. I have not searched yet," replied the doctor, but I will do so at once. I thought you would like to know the extent of the man's injuries before you left, though 'tis but a sorry prelude to the happiness I trust awaits you." Thank you, doctor, I hope so too. But would you mind letting iue have a look at him perhaps I may be able to distinguish what he says." It is not a pleasant sight for a young bride but if you wish it I bee no objection. Come with me." Janet accompanied the medical man to the chamber, and, with noiseless steps ap. proached the bed on which the patient lay. His clothes had not been removed, the sur- geon's lirst case having been to ascertain the extent of the injury to the head. He had turned towards the window to examine the contents of a small bag which was believed to belong to the man, when a low moaning cry, as from a soul in agony, caused him to turn. Hs saw Janet, supporting herself with one hand by the bedstead, pointing with the dexter linger of the other at the recumbent form, at which she stared with fixed wild-looking eyes, and an expression of intense horror upon her features. t. Why, whatever is the matter?'' he en- quired, as he hastened towards her and caught her extended arm. Janet heard him, he knew by the minute change in her expression. But though hor lips mr.ved she uttered no articulate sound, still clinging to the footrail of the bedstead, still gazing with that fixed, strained, horrified look. At length, in a horrified whisper came the words, Can't you see— it's he—Richard—my husband." Then her fingers relaxed their grasp, and she fell insensible into the doctor's arms. Placing Janet upon a chair he went up to the bed and looked earnestly at the figure. God bless my soul. it's Hichard Langford of a truth It struck me vaguely somehow chat I'd seen that face before. Well, upon my soul this is a pretty to do It was some minutes ere he could bring Mrs Langford round sufficiently to be able to take her where her friends were im- patiently awaking her return. When they saw her condition they were in great con- sternation, and the surgeon was. anathema- tised in the approved feminine style for per- mitting Janet to go and see such a shocking sight just before her wedding. He grimly bade them cease their clatter, sent them nearly into hysterics with the remark that Janet had recognised the man upstairs as the supposed long-since defunct Richard Langford. and suggested that, as it was no use allowing the bridegroom to kick his heels at the church any longer waiting for his bride, he should be informed that some- thing had occurred which required his imma diato presence at the cottage. Having given some instructions calculated to facilitate Janet's recovery, he returned to his patient. Arthur bitterly cursed the fate which had flung this man at their very feet just as the object for which he had so many years hoped and schemed and even sinned, was on the point of accomplishment. He proceeded to the cottage where his bride awaited him with feeling3 far from charitable. He even allowed his thoughts to go so far as a hope that the man would die, though even then he could not imagine the effect the incident might have had upon Jane! especially if she should discover the treachery he had prac- tised in reporting to her his supposed death. He found her alone, she having insisted, as soon as she fully recovered the shock, that her friends should leave her. She wanted to be alone to think out the matter. She even hoped Arthur might not come to her, and when he did. begged that he would leave her for awhile. Later in the day the doctor informed her the dying man had recovered consciousness, as much as he was ever likely to, had recog- nised the room in which he lay, and had asked for her. If she could restrain her emotion he thought it better she should go to him, for he had evidently something he wished to say to her. He accompanied her to the chamber door there, with a last caution, he left her. The dying man's eyes were fixed upon the door as she opened it and entered. Ah Jane' my wife," he feebly whispered, as she knelt by the bedside, I did not think 10 come back to thee like this, my lass. And it's very hard to bear." Janet dared not trust herself to speak for awhile. Presently she said, in the low sweet tones he used so to love to hear, and which brought a smile upon the pain- distorted features even now, Oh my darling, why ever did you leave me ?" Why did I—why did I leave you 1 I scarcely know myself now, except that it was the timorousness of a guilty conscience, and the artful promptings Of whom, dear ?" she softly asked, as he paused. Of Arthur Morris," he wearily replied— adding, after a pause, I've seemed to know of late that he had some motive in it other than to serve me." That man, an unhallowed marriage with whom she had so narrowly escaped, was then the cause of all at least. with the instinct inherent to woman, she at once reached that conclusion. 44 But we heard you were drowned." Heard I was drowned." he reiterated. Why, who told you that ?" 44 The man you say induced you to leave your country." That man, Janet, has been the bane of my life avoid him as you would a pestil- ence. I can see now that he never forgave me for marrying you, my darling, and this was his revenge." If he only knew how narrowly a certain event had been averted, she thought, it would be enough to make him curse her. He must not know she had ever been false to his memory as to contemplate marriage with the man who had wrought such misery. I She would satisfy herself on one more point and then leave the subject. 44 But," she gently asked, 44 did you not sail in the Norway under the name of Reginald Sharp" 44 No, I went out in the Mermaid and did not think of changing my name." Even in the bitterness of self-reproach that she had so far been faithless to her hus- band as to countenance the attentions of this false, treacherous friend she thanked God that she had escaped a union with him which could only have brought her life. long misery. They talked on, these two in death re- united, until he became too feeble to speak. The doctor came in and out of the room, The doctor came in and out of the room, administering restoratives and doing all that I lay in his power to lessen the pain. There was no lawyer in the village, but the doctor sent for his assistant, and between them they drew up a document by which the dying man bequeathed all his possessions to his wife. His only regret was that he could not see his boy, for the child had been taken away for a visit by a friend. And as the shade,3 of evening closed over the village Richard Langford's spirit passed calmly and peacefully away. What need to linger. Janet's grief though not loud was deep and bitter. Rightly or wrongly she attributed all her troubles and those of her late husband to Arthur Morris, and when he next came in her way he met with a reception which soon convinced him all hope for him in that direction was gone. The effect upon him was not beneficial, and he plunged into dissipation far exceeding that he had led Richard Langford into-dissipation and vice which if long continued could have but one ending. Janet, now a wealthy woman, made the welfare and education of her son the object of her life, and in watching his physical and mental capacities develop and mature, found relief from the sombre thoughts which re- membrance of the past ever brought to her.
Men of the Day.
Men of the Day. Sir Eve!yn Wood. I Oae of the most popular meu iu ti>a British Army is General Sir Evelyn Wood. To look at him oue would be disuosed to believe this deservedly much-decorated .fficor was older than his year. He is only 58. To betr him speak or to see his quick movements, however, gives convincing proof of the juvenility remarkable in any man but decidedly so in the case of a soldier who has seen much service and roughed it" in many parts of the world. The Quartermaster- General, as Sir Eve- lyn is now styled, in the words of the old couplet, so various as to he all mankind's i epitome. "S.Vii-r. cornet and lieutenant of horse captain and major of infantry, graduate of the Staff College, barrister-at- law. Colonial adminis- trator, brillianh general, distinguished author, bold rider to hounds, Master of s h e Fishmongers' Company, skilful or- ganiser, humorist, thriCA rpcommcrdsd for the Victoria Cross, ardent bicyclist, and good fallow to bnofc," is the ready manner in which one of our most distinguished war correspondents mn" up th.. various attaintmpnts of the hero of the ZqJn War and the foeruan who would have thrashed tho Boers after M^juba Hill could ti,) hav" had his own way. His birthday occurs ou the 9th of this month.
CLERGYMAN AND PARISHIONER.
CLERGYMAN AND PARISHIONER. A Popular Parson interviewed. A few days ago, writes a reporter of the Salford Chronicle, it foil to my lot to inquire into a matter which I was tald had created a good deal of iiiteresu. amongst residents in the populous pariah of St. Bartholomew' Salford. I presented myself at St Bartholomew's Rectory and sent my name in to the R<jy G. W. Pet!iori?k. Mr Tetheriok is one of the most popular clergy- men in Salford. A man of broad sympathies and unfailing good nature, genuinely solicitous for tUt) welfare of the people within his (sphere of activity, the It--c(or of So Bartholomew's is welcomed throughout his oxrensivo parish as friend, philosopher and guide. My mission, I explained to Mr Petherick, was to m;>ko inquiri^ concerning a paribliioiter of his, Mrs namha!1. Mrs Bramhr. is a neighbour of mine," slid ihA Rr.cto., uec.;I,.IO mterl'stéù at once. The P.ctc)ry is, ai it should be, in P<\rO!'ge-"rett., and Mrs I'.ntmhall resides at No. 10. Oh, yes, I know M. BiatnhaH and his wife quite well." "Sho has lately parsed tbruugh a severe illness ?" I aid, interrogatively. "There cannot be any doubt about that," was the rep:y, "It was brought on, I believe, by overwork. I have not oft-it: seen a worse case of nervous breakdown. The poor woman was quite helpless. But I am giad to say she appears to Ü!\ V made a complete recovery." As to the means employed to bring about thtt satisfactory result, are you in a position to give me any information on that p iint Mr P»therick considered a moment and then said "On the whole I think it would be best to let Mrl4 B-amball tell her own story." "I will only trouble you with one more^ques- lion, kiien. A certain medicine, known aw Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, is spoken of in eomieeMnn with Mrs Bramhall's >estoiation to health. Have you had opportunities, :1.part from ♦his particular case, of forming an opinion as to its va I $I@ ?), There was a twinkle in the eyes of the cl^rgy- ii-.Rn as he answered Abundant opportunities and believe me I have formed v"ry decided opinions. Now, that is a tact. In cases of nervous debility stud partial paralysis I am satisfied tlias the medicine is highly beoeticial. Some time ugo I had a case brought under my uofice which was hardly less wonderful than that of Mrs Bramhall." In your parish, then, the Pills have already an established reputation Individuals who have tried them-Mra Bram- hall smongst the number—sing their praises so loudly that that is hardly to be wondered at." Whatever Mrs Bramhall may have been in othtr days, she certainly does not belong to the great family of Pale People now. I found her at the address given me by Mr P»therick, namely, 10, Parsonage-street, New Oldfie'd-road. Sa'ford, nd experienced no difficulty, sucii is her enthusiasm on the subject, in eliciting the story of bar r!:mg'ou" illness and of the miraculous cure effected by Dr. William*' Pills. "About Whit-week," she said, "I had an attack of influenza. It was a severe attack, and I I was reduced to very low condition by it.. This state of tillllg9 lasted several weeks, and I don't suppose I was quite as strong as I ought to have beeu when I began to do my housework again. I had a relape. Dinrri.ae.i, accompanied by inihm. matiou of the bowel.?, set, in, and I was again completely prostrated. On this occasion it was found necessary to call in the aid of a doctor." ( £ Did he tell you what was the matter with you ?" Yes, he said it wa« my liver. Hf told me 1 had worked every nerve down to the lowest point. The doctor gave jne some merlicimi—I had five bottles from him altogether—but I canno' *ay there wns any improvement as a result. For a whole weak I never tasted food or got an hour's sleep." "You were still able to do your housework, thonsh Housework ? Oh, dear, no. Why, I could hardly crawl across the room. I could do nothing for fully fivo weeks. It was not a question whether I could work, but whether I could puM through alive. More than once as I lay tlwre I thought the end had come I gave ii.,yself up, and my friends were pq>iaily alarn.-(I." "How carnAl you to buy Dr, Wililzmii' Pink F It was in this way. I had awful pains from my shoulders risrhl down the back to the very PDds of my toes, and one day I asked the doctor if he could give me something to relieve the paiu. The doctor said it was neuralgia I bad got, so I turned to my husband and said. If it's nf'ttralgl¡\, I am going to t-TY some of those Pills.' I had heard from different people how good they were for that, and I knew a young woman who had benefited by them so mnoh that she wroke sbouB it to the makers. My husband got me some of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills at once, and I began to take four during a day. after meals. I took that quantity every day for a week. l'h9 very first day I felt better, and from that time forward I began to eat aud sleep and gain strength, and in less than a fortnight I was actually able to go about my work. That is a couple of months ago. I am quite my old self again now. If I do iiappen to feel a little over. tired or out, of sorts at any time, I take a dose or two of Dr. Williams' Pills-there are always some in the house-and they never fail to set me right." Mrs Bramhall added, with marked earnestness, that a worse case than h"rs had bePII could not be found, or a more complete cure. Dr. Willijtmrl Pink Pills act directly on the blood, givuig strength and tone to the syswm and thus it is that they are so famous for the cure of anaemia, rheumatism, scrofula, chronic erysipelas, and to restore pale and sallow complexions to the glow of health. They are also a splendid nerve and spinal tonic, aud thus have cured many cases of paralysis, locomotor ataxy, neuralgia, Sc. Vitus- dance, and nervous headache. They,re now obtainable of ail chemists, and from Dr. Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Hotborn-viitduot, Loudon, at 2s 9d a box, or six for 13i 9d, but are genuine only with full name, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pal* People. Pink Pills sold loose or from glass jars are not Dr. Williams'. r
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MOVEMENTS OFLOCAl VESSELS. I Hurworth and Philadelphia from Marbella 8tli Carperby left Rio Janeiro for Buenos Ayres 8th Hardwick arvd Sunderland from Antwerp 8tii Charles T Jones left Xheodosia 9t.11 Carlo left Bayonne for Cardiff 9th Cameo arrd Bat row 9th Petor Grahain left Dieppe for Newport 9th ltaglan ami Gibmltar 9th Kestormel and Marseilles 9th Ruperra ivrrd Sarrucha. 10th Reading left Marseilles for Seville 9th Redruth arvd Marseilles 10th Rothesay left Swansea for Alsiers 10th Bamfllies passed Constantinople 9tli_ Alton arvd New Orleans from Cardiff 8Mi Matthew Bedllngton arvd Penan h from T.ondon 8th Matthew Bedlington and Penarl h from T-ondon 8th Eddie arvd Kavata from Port Said 9tli I Stnkesley left St Maio for Cardiff 10th Alacrity arrd Rouen 9th North Devon left Portsmouth for Troon 9th Shearwater left Portland for Cardiff 10th Zurich passed Gravesend for Barry 10th Blue Jacket left Galveston for Hamburg 10ih I Forest arvd St. Nazaire 9th Jersey passed Gibraltar for Middlesbrough 10th Peuorth arvd Kosario 9th
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YANKEE YARNS.
YANKEE YARNS. A Question of Orthography. 1 He bad evidently looked upon the wine when it was red, and in addition was flushed with victory, for he bad been winning bets on the football ganids He wanted to stay in town another week, but his wife expected him home, so he was in search of a type-writer to send home a letter to serve as an apology for his non-appearance. Kansas City, this date, '96," he muttered to the typo.wribist. I have that." My dear wife." "Yes." "Very important business will require my presence in Osawatomie for a few days-" Lit's see," interrupted the artist; how do you spell that Osawatomie 1" Spell it yourself. It's your typewriter." I can'# Can't spell Osawatomie?" bl" asked in disgust. "No." Then I'll go to Fort Scott." Humours of tJ-White House. The humours of the White House, it is the testimony of everyon who has resided there, would fill many volumes. Many of them are found in the daily mailbag. At a dinner the other day Mr McKee told of a letter Mrs Harrison received while first ¡,iy of the land. It ran Dear Madam.-I would like a prosenti from Washington Citty, so I will loefcte on you for it. Please send me a dress pattern and [here followed a list of several other things], and please pay the express, as I have made a vow never to pay any- thing on an express package as I never know what is in it until I have opened it." Mrs Harrisou, according to the relator, was much amused at this missive, and I'll locate on you for that" became a standing phrase in the family ever after when some object was coveted. Another letter received by Mrs Harrison ran :— Dear Madam,—-Please send me » piano and some sheet music, as I have a daughter that has some tallents." Compromised. I I wish I could have my way for a htkletime, said the pretty Mrs Earnestly, as she laid aside the paper. You surely should have it as a matter of just deserts," replied her husband, with his lIlost con- ciliating smile. He was laying plans to be out late that evening. '• I'd free Cuba before I ate another meal. It is intolerable to think of the slaughter, the destruction, and the suffering that is going on where all should be sunshine, prosperity, and happiness. It makes me furious." But it's part of the programme^, little one. There have never been any very radical changes in the way of making history." Thbre have never been any very radical changes in the way of making history." Yes, and you mea have been in command all the time. You must be proud to think of hating Cnba and Armenia both desolated just as we are about to enter upon a new century. If I were a man I'd make a strike for the right, no matter how desperate the chances." Anything you say, p. I'm your slave, you know. I've thought ro' a long time that I ought to steal my way to Cuba and enlist with the insurgents. Now you have confirmed my sense of duty. I'll drop everything else and go." You'll do nothing of the kind, James J. Earnestly. Let somo of the other men go. Your place is right here with me. It would be a nice thing for you to start out to set the world right while I was left here to languish alone. Just yon dare try it, Jrtmes, and I'll appeal to the law." Then there was a compromise by which be was permitted to go out that night. Saving His Neck. I Ii What's the matter shouted tho crowd as a man with a big bnt. long hair and smill hardware stock belted about him galloped up just in time to catch the C.tuuon Ball express. Nuthiu' but a hoss raco. You kin see some of 'em cumin' over th' raise buck thar." But some of the saddles are empty, man." I reckoned as mnch. Some of them fellers seemed ter be out'l' practice an* they went poppin' uvray at tie. I'm a good deal beUor'n a raw band A shootin' on th' gullop, so I s'pose they haiu'r. so intiy of 'ern as 'lore they rendered th' overture." You don't to say they were shooting at you jiiat ifor fun ?" Naw that might be misleadin'. I war leavin' ih' town in sumthin' of a hurry fur ter ketch this very train, when th'sher'ff so far furgit himself ler Mrder ine ter halt an' throw up .ny I han's. Rither'n wipe him out a* etiket would .•> demanded had I been teohnerchal, I put a 45 through his right iist fur ter set him thinkin'. It he'd beeu lef' handed I'd a switched accordin' Dnt; the sheriff cr;»zy, and he doesn't drink." "Naw, he's accordiu' ter rules. But they'd beeu a {fame up ter that brac» joint an'I was siuin' in inr tit' sucker. When I hel' out, Rot th' beruanzur han' an' raked down th' dust, some fnol goes £&Onlll' his trigger. That made th'session interestin' an' it would seem I scored. They hain't nothin' to it. I got oonscerentious scruples be' it' ahot or roped, so I 'ranged fur ter take this train."
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FACTS AND FANCIES. 0- A girl with a dowry of tift, thousand dollars I has a nicy iigure. "The rich," said a Jew, eat venison became it ish deer. I ents mutton because it ish sheep." N«ver pat off till to-morrow what you can do to-day," said a mother to iier son. Well, then, ma, let's eat the berry pie in the cupboard," A white boy asked a joung n-gro what he bad such a short nose for. I 'speots so it won't poke itself into other people's business." •« Th s collection of stuffel birds is said to be worth thousands of dollars," said he "Is it pos- sible ? What are they stuffed with she asked. My husband seems to enjoy life thoroughly," said Mrs Yoiingtiii. What a dreadful lob of bad habits he must have observed Mrs Know. men. Which weeds are the easiest to kill ?' asked young Flickers. "\Vld" weeds. You have I only to say Wilt thou ?' and they wilt," rep'iod Farmer Sassafras. A DISTURBING ELEMENT.—"What did you stop kii,-ib clock iii y,,itr r(>)iii foi-, Jasie?" Because, mum, the pl.-iguey thing has snntu sort of a ti- every mornin', Lo uir., jesi; when I wants to sleep." "Sam," said one little urchin to another, the Other day, does your schoolmaster ever give you any rewards ?" I s'pose he does," was the rejoinder; he gives me a licking every day, and says 1 meriti two." "Whore have you buen, J(,Iiti ?" asked Mrs Jaggs, at 1 a.m. Bal'shibg m'books." r< plied i Mr Jaggs. Well, if yon found any balance tn. night, John, you c^rtaiuly haven't brought it home with you!" FAR OUTDON r,. -Bertrand The camel is it mo-t, remarkable animal. Why, travellers say thai a, cair.ol will actually go without water for 20 dô\y. -Col. Kentuck (proudly): Pooh I am on my tweutiekh year, sah GKEKK MEETS GRKRK.—" Didn'b sitting iiixt to that Boston woman at luncheon malee you net-. vou, Kitty" 'Pot)li no; she tried to to me of Emerson, but I rattled her off onto football, and she didn't know a thing about it." EDiTOBiAi. A I want to write a poem on the oid beriii tree," said the loug-haired mem- ber of the staff. "That's a good place to write it," replied the crusty editor but you had better hire a wood carver to do the elericil work." THE MORNING GUN.—Husband: What did you think when you heard the chandelier fall in the night ?-Wife I thought that you had been dc-ained on business again and were getting upstairs as quietly as you could. A SAirp RKMINDEB.—Mother Willie, as you coma home from school stop at the grocer's and get me two bars of soap and a dime's worth of candy.—Father What in the worid do you want candy for ?—Mother So that he shall uot forget the soap. SUSPICIOUS CIVCUMSRANCES. She Here's a 1 letter from AiUJtt asking me to send her some money, *v.d 1'in just positive that it is a forgery. -H, 0, I imagine that it's all right.—She I can't believe it. There's not the sign of a postscript. NOTHING LOST TO THE DEALER.—" Goodness exclaimed Mrs Giumpy, I bought a number of little things town town and lost them on my way home," "Never mind, dear," said Grumpy, with a cold-blooded sneer, I'll find them in the bill." JSXTKNUATIBRA ClitCUMSTANCES.-Rober-t Whab defence are you going to make in Wesley's case -Itich-ir(i Oh, the insanity plea, I understand. -I' obort But won't they have a hard time to prove that he is deficient in intellect ?—Richard I don't know. They are going to bring his wife into court. So delighted to see you ag.iin Why, you are scarcely altered," aaid Mrs Pendergast, meeting an old acquaintance. So glad and how little changed you are," said Mrs Macintosh. II Why, how long is it since we met ?" "About ten years." And why have you never been to see me ?" My dear, just look a the weather we have had
z.--THE FATAL FOOTBALL ACCI-…
z.- THE FATAL FOOTBALL ACCI- i DENT AT SWANSEA. I At an inquiry held before Mr Coroner Strick, at Forettfach, the cause of death of James Williams, who sustained injuries that terminated fatally while playing at the footbMl match for the Clayton team against that of Hafod, under circumstances reported, a verdict of accidental death waa returned, the Jury adding as a rider In onr opinion iusufficien* care is taken by football players wken playing, and tbafc the referee at any match should be empowered to stop the ga-ne if. in his opinion, the play is in any way becoming dangerous to those who take part."
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i Niger Expedition.I
i Niger Expedition. I' BIDA CAPTURED. ,I [SPECIAL TELKQRAH FROM OUR CORBKSFONDEKT.J BIDA, January 26th (via Bras?, February 10th). • -As anticipated in yesterday's telegram, the battle of Bida took place to-day. It was a big fight, lasting from sunrise to dark. The column was engaged in driving in the enemy's outposts from 7 o'clock, and had formed a camp by 9, when the enemy was found to be about 30,000 strong. Their force, which was composed of cavalry and foot, occupied a ridge 'between our camp and Bida. Strong flanking brigades were sent round our flanks to attack the guns which wen coming up in the rear. At 10 o'clock Major Arnold made a recon- naissance in force with four companies, the officers with him being CAptain Cunningham, Lieutenant Festing, Captain Saogster, Lieutenant Harden, Lieutenant Nsale, Lieutenant Burdon, Lieutenant Tight-, and Lieutenant Thomson. L He was also accompanied by four Maxims under ae Lieutenants Bird, Vandeleur, Peroira, and Parker, with Dr. Cargill. Major Arnold ad- vanced two miles to the ride overlooking Bida, and under rifle fire drove the main body of the enemy back on tho city. The enemy's flanking parties having crept round in the rear, Major Arnold formed into square with the Maxims at the corners, and retired on the camp. The enemy charged repeatedly in spite of the terrific losses they sustained, but they failed to touch the square. The Hausa troops were under perfect control, and their tire and discipline were equal to those of the best white troops. At 1 o'clock the force reached the camp which fiieutenant McClintock and one company, with Wallace, Watts, Marmon, and Dr. Castellorie, had defended. The 7-pounders, under Lieu. tenants Robinson and Carroll, had now fought their way from the rear into camp. The guns opened fire about 2 o'clock, and made excellent practice on the masted forces of the enemy at a range of about 1,500 yards. Towards 3 o'clock the enemy began gradually to retreat. The 9-pounder under Lieutenant Bosher arrived at 4 o'clock, and inflicted heavy losses on the retiring enemy. The 12-poun'lflr arrived towards dusk under Lieutenant Half- penny, escorted by Lieutenants Gillespie and Chaworth Masters. Two companies under Lieutenants Margesson and Thorpe, with two Maxims under Captain Anderson and Lieutenant Day, were engaged in making the road for the big guns. Lieutenant A. C. Thomson, Leicester Regiment, was killed. All the other Europeans are welh
MAItDY COLUERY WORKMEN. -I
MAItDY COLUERY WORKMEN. The following appeal has been issued to the colliery workmen of bouth Wales and Monmouth- shire on behalf of '-he Maindy Colliery workmen at Ton Fellow-workmen,—On behalf of the workmen of the Maindy Colliery, Ton, we be to make rm appeal for sympathy and pecuniary as-sistance. 'i lie workmen of the above colliery, to the number of 1,000, have sud- denly been thrown on the IJercy of the worid through the necessity of sinking to a lower seam. As this undertaking will keep the colliery idle for at least six months, it is i-vident that great privation must ensue unless you, fellow-workmen, and the sympathetic public come to our assisiance. A great proportion of the younger men have gone to seek work else- where, but we have still a large number of married men these, with their wives and children, will soon be in a state verging on aetual want unless we can obtain help from their fellow-workmen and a Ayln- pathetic public. '1'h6 number actually in need of support at the present time is 200, exclusive of women ami children, about. 800 having obtained work else- where. The colliery ii at, It standstill—since the 2nd of January. We should not be compelled to issue this appeal, at least for the present, were it not for the great depression of trade in our own district. For nearly two years the Bwllfa Colliery (which is close by) has been at a standstill. Under these depressing circumstances we urgently appeal to all for immediate help. Trusting that it will meet a favourable response,— Wo belt to remain, on behalf of the Maind.v workmen, yours ubeiiientiy, W. Al'ral am (Mabon), l\I.P. E. 11. T)avies, ,J.P., Pentre William Kvans, m tiers' npent, t-leritre Key. W. I.ewis, vicar of Yt,rad'fo(h, Rev. K. W. 7)avies, Bapi.ist minister, Toit Rev. AI. C. I Moni.-i, Inùependent minister. Ton Rev. W..folic*, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Ton; Rev. D. Waters, Congregational minister. Ton William Tlionia?, chairman Richard r.}'(1. vice-chairman Rev. E. W. lhvie. Baptist minister, Ton-Pentro, treasitrer David Thomas, 8, Gordon-street, Ton-Pentre, and David Davies, New Bailey-street, Ton-Pentre, joint secretaries. N.B.—P.O. Orders to be sent to one of the seeietaries, and made payable to the treasurer. All moneys received will be acknowledged by the committee.
--I BREAK80WN OF A MAIL PACKET.]
BREAK80WN OF A MAIL PACKET. 'the Flushing mail packet, Prinz William Van Oi'auge, met with a mishap to her machinery on Wednesday soou after leaving Sheerness for Holland with passengers and English mails for HoUand and North Germany. From particulars which have transpired, it appears that the bottom of one of the ship's cylinders gave out, disabling her machinery ar.d rendering it impossible for her to continue her voyage. A message was sent by a passing torpedo boat destroyer to Sheerness for assistance, and Captaip Burnell, superintendent of Sheerness Dockyard, sanctioned the despatch of two tugs to tow the steamer back to Queen-; borough. The mails and passengers were, forwarded by the night's boat.
-.-'-I i THE JAMESON RAID.…
THE JAMESON RAID. Amount of the Indemnity Fixed. PKETOUIA, Wednesday.—The Executive has concluded its deliberations regarding the indemnity to be paid by tho British South Africa Company for the Jameson .Raid, and the claim will be sent forward to-day. No official statement has yet been made regarding the amount of the indem- nity, hub one paper gives it as £ 1,100,000. -Pettte)-.
LOST NEAR USIIANT. I
LOST NEAR USIIANT. Only One Survivor. A telegram received at Lloyd'* on Wednesday evening from Beo Du R ay, states that the steamer Cyanup, of) Glasgow, ha* been lost near Ushant. One man. Lawrence McColson, was saved and is at Ile de Hein". The Cyanus was a steel screw steamer of 1,635 tons register,'nilIt at H«rtlepool in 1880,and owned by Msssrs Fergusun and Reid, of Glasgow. She left Bilbao on the 8t.1t inst,, bound for Glasgow. =
INTERNATIONAL SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP.…
INTERNATIONAL SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP. I MONTBKAL, Wednesday. The 5,000 metre skating rste-i in the International Championship competitor, which had to be skated over again owing to a mistake on the park of the official timckesper, was contested for the second time this afternoon. McCullooh, of Winnipeg, sustained the amateur championship of the world iu 9aiiu. 25 2-5<ec. Lindahl, of Norway, covered the distance in 9tnin. 39%sec.—Rtuter.
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I SOUm WALES HDE TABLE
SOUm WALES HDE TABLE CA.KIHW SWANSIfiA.f NEWPORT! Feb i.i 1.1 -.—,—■ ■ — — AIor.|K»n.jngf.[Mor.|Kvn.jngt.|Mor., K*n jHgt 8 M10 4210 54 29 1 9 5310 926 6,10 5511 729 6 9 Til 911 2626 B10 2510 4425 011 2211 3^27 1 10W 1149 — 25 811 61130 23 8i — 0 226 1 11 T' 0 18 0 5524 8 — 0 4 23 6 0 31 1 825 1 12 F 1 37 2 23 23 9 0 42, 1 31 23 4 1 50 2 41 24 a 13 S 3 19 4 3 24 4 2 20 3 5 ^4 0 3 32 4 1624 9 14 5 1 39 5 1026 5 3 44 4 1525 7 4 52 5 23% 10 15 Mi 5 40 6 5 29 5 4 44 5 9G7 6 5 53 6 1829 8 *!toat!j SSasin. tfriore of Wales Uk. 1 Alexandra Dk.
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KXCHANGF, RUILDINGS, CARDIFF. J Swansea Offica-l'HB EXCHAKQK, SWANSEA. M .i » TIlRANQlSJS SAFE, JD 80UND, SURE. SAFE, SOUND, I" B A L S A M SURE. D IS UNIQUE AS A SAFE AND SURE REMEDY FOR ROUGHS AND COLDS. Try It and Test It. Yofl bavtuot done Your Best antilyon have tried JpRANCIS'S JgALSAM FOR THAT NASTY COUGH—YOUR OWN OR YOUR CHILD'S. INSIST ON FRANCIS'S. INSIST ON FRANCIS'S. NOTHING LIKE IT. NOTHING LIKE IT. Rtv. H. BARROW.WILLIAMS. Lift. ■ no, writes:- "1 bave often used FRANCIS'S BALSAM for COUGHS and severe COLDS, and have proved it of great efficacy both for myself and my family for many yeara." DON'T be cajoled with a shabby robstituke. Statd everywhere in Is 1 d And 2s 8d Bottles. UAKBB: FRANCIS & CO., WREXHAM. 75, I A TLAS JjlURNISHING QOMPANTk IjTDl1 THE HAYES. CARDIFF. THE "READING BOUSE jpURNISHERS IN WALES. LARGEST STOCK. UNRIVALLED SELEcttON. JJEST VALUE, LOWEST JPRICES. THOUSANDS OF DESIGNS AND PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. N.B.—Oar Filtnlture being made id out own workshops under our personal superVigiotti Wit Ma able to guarantee its excellence and dWrAbilily. Only tbe beat materials and thorougliift-Beasotted woods usect. No 0116 tout boboh ua. gTYLE; QUALITY* VALUE. QALL AND sfcft oxm 3HbWR0b^S» QAfALOGUES AND TERMS FREE ON APPLICATION. GOODS DELIVERED BY ROAD OR BAlL WITHIN 100 MILES FREE." ARTISTIC DECORATIONS FOR BALL. ROOMS OR CONCERTS ESTIMATED FOR. OUR STYLE IS EQUAL TO THE BEST LONDON HOUSES. NOTa OUR ACDBMS-* ATLAS FURNISHING CO., LIMITED. HAYES, RUBDIFF. V 1196 y THB GREAT BLOOlTPURIFIBR rjpHOMPSON'S BURDOO PILL" Orercorae the worst forms of diseases and the foulest state of the Blood, Stomach, Liver, and Kidneys they (jo to the core of every disease, where no other medicine has power to reach. In boxes at 1* l%d and 2s 9d each. Sold by all Chemists, or from the Burdock Pill Mannfactory, 44 Oxford-street. Swanaect. 5a CLEARANCE gALE AFTER gTOCKTAKING. 21 DAYS Onls THE gOUTH '^yALES JplURNISHING COMPANY. OPPOSITE THE CASTLE, CARDIFF. Are now offering to the public an extensive Stock of Good and Reliable Furniture of all descriptions TO CLEAR, so that they can have room for their NEW STOCK. There will be grand opportunities of obtaining the very best oods at the most reasonable prices, as everything will be cleared. NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS. All intending purchasers are advised to can upon as before purohasing elsewhere, WheD they will be surprised at the smallness of the cost of refurnishing their bQmeø. Make a note of the address, and call as eoon as you can. REMEMBER, EVERYTHING MUST BE CLEARED. SOUTH wales 1 FURNISHING CO.. OPPOSITE THE CTLE, CARDIFF. V/; 71Ie CLEARANCE SALSa "j R J. HEATH & SOISfS f PIANOFORTES by BROADWOODV Collard, Kirbman, Brinsmead, EranfJ Pleyel, Schiedmayer, Bluthner. 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F REEDMA..N AND CO> ENTIRE HOUSE FURNISHERS, NEWPORT, SWANSEA, AND NEW TREDEGAR, Have a very Large Selection of HOUSEHOLD FURN1 TURE. CARPETS. BEDDING, Ac., suitable. lot Apartments, Houses, and Hotels, which can be sun ied OIl their well-knowu EASY PURCHASE SYSTEM. General'terms-sabject to alteration 'to suit custonef conven ence. 0 worth, 1/6 per: look. 6/. monthlx. £ W 3/6 u 12/6 £ 15 M 6/- 20f. „ £ 25 M 7/6 „ 80/. £ 50 „ 151. 60/- £ 100 27/6 „ 100h Without any Special Payment or Security THE OLDEST FIRM IN THE TRADE. PIONEERV OF THE HIRE SYSTEM. £50,000 OF STOCK TO SELECT FROM. PROSPECTUS FREE. PRIVATE DELIVERY. NOTE ADDRESS- M, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA. 5558 3 & 4, MARKET "BUILDINGS, NEWPORT. MON fcLLlOTSTOWN, NEW TREDEGAR 00e E ADE'S piLLS. TRADE'S J>ILLS. TRADE'S jpiLLS. jniADE'S DILLS JADE'S «>ILLS. jgjADE3 jpiLLS. All who suffer from Gout or Rheumatism should immediately have recount to EADE'S PILLS. Hun dreds of Testimonials have been received from aU sorts and conditions 01 men testifying to the won derful power these Pills have in giving relief in the very worst cases. Tnese Pills are purely vegetabl« aud perfectly safe in their action. INSTANT RELIEF AND RAPIDLY CURE THE WORST FORM OF GOUT, RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, PAINS IN THE HEAD. FACE, AND LIMB. And have the largest recommendation ever giver any Patent Medicine of its class. SHOULD NOW BE ILL IN BED. GOUT R BEUMATISM GOUT R BEUMATISM I R HEUMAIISM GOUT R HEUMATISM GOUT 107, Jubilee-terrace, Wolverhampton-road, t Walsall, No v. 22nd, 139f Dear Sir,-I write to thank you for t.he very great amount of benefit I have r» ceived from using your mar- vellous Gout and Rheumatic Pills. I am glad to think I am able to write. as had it not been for yourgTandPitla I should have been unable to do so.andamquite certaia I SHOULD NOW BE ILL IN BED. I am extremely tbankfol, aa I can still keep at my work. I shall use every endeavour to make your Pills more widely known. You may use this how you think proper- I remain. yours faithfully, E. GUEST RHEUMATISM Mr George Eade, i 72, Goswell-road, Londof < EADES GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS Are Sold by all Chemists, in Bottles, Is 1^4dand2e9<It or sent post free for Postal Order by the Proflrietoi jpEORGE EADE, 72, GOSWKLL-IVOAD, E.G. Aa| lor and be sure you obtain EADE'S GOUT AN1? RHEUMATIC PILLS. EA D E'S DILLS. JL 5075 95e 15991 p H I L p li I L L I P S, FJLOOTH A CHE. CURE (Registered) HAS been Tested by the Public free of charge for otil week. Nearly Three Hundred Cases Treated, and IMMEDIATE RELIEF given in each case. NOT ONE FAILURE. For HEAD ACHES A NEURALGIA it bas se equals. GIVES INSTANT RELIEF. No home should be without it. A boon to the Public. Sold in Is bottles: postage, Is 2d (Postal Order). DISTRICT AGENTS NEWPORT Messrs T. CORDEY &CO., High-street. SW ANSEA Messrs TAYLOR & CO. (Ltd.), Wind-st. WESTON-SUPER-MARE Mr NORMAN, 35, High-stk TREDEGAR Mr C. J. PRICE, Manchester House. BRYNMAWR Messrs H. CONNOP <& SON, Grocers. BLAENAVON Me.-arsD.DAVIES <& CO., ICO,Broad-si MERTHYR Messrs G. K. R. GUNSOIN, 67 and 68, High-street. MONMOUTH J. R. BARBELL, Grocer, Monnow-st. BRECON W. LUDOR. Chemist. HEREFOUD MessrsCLARKSON & SON.9,Hi«b-tef. ABERAVON Mr THOMAS NICHOLAS Central Supply Stores, Water-street. 207i MORRISTON Mr L. Bevan, Medical Hall. BLAINA Thomas Jones, Liverpool Stores. PONTYPRIDD Isaac Prothero. Grocer, etc. W. a Key, The People's Ciiemisi, gel. Taff-street. PENARTH Stranaghan and Stephens, Ltd. Grocers. EBBW VALE David Hughes. Grocer, V oria-st. BRISTOL Henry Hodder and Co., Ltd., Chemistc Broad-street. BATH Bath Drug Stores, 11, Abbey Church-road COWBRIDGE Mr J. G. Harold Bird. PORTHCAWL T. Langflou. Grocer, John stree LLANTWIT MAGOR Mr Wm. Cummings. AHI^RDARE Mr Tudor Williams. Medical Hall. PORTH Thomas and Evans, People's Store. TONDU and AliERKENFIG: Co-operative Society Limited. SOLE MANUFACTURER (NO OTHER ADDRESS) PHIL X> II I L L I P S JL 6161 24, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. CROSS JG R OTHERS WORKING-STREET, CARDIFF. BEST GALVANISED CORRUGATED SHEETS— 5ft. long — Is 2d each. | Eft. long „ Is lOVad each, 6ft Is 4»/jd „ 9ft. „ 2s 2d 7ft. „ Is 71/fjd „ j 10ft. „ 2-fML „ BEST QUALITY ROOFING AND OTHER FELTS-* 3s 5d, 4s. 5s 611 per Roll of 2 yards. Terms Net Cash. WIRE NETTING IN 50-YARD ROLLS. Sin. mesh by 2ft. wide, 3s 2d I 2in. mesh by 2ft. wide, 4$ 3in. by3tt. 4s9d 2in. „ by 3ft. „ 6« 3in. „ by 4ft. „ 6s4d|2in. „ by 4ft. „ fc GALVANISED BARB WIRE, CHANDELIERS, GAS BRACKETS. PENDANTS. Terms, Net Cash. llle Under the distinguished patronage of H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALKS. HOE'S SAUCE. .tt.jL This delicious and wholesome reliab It universally known and appreciated. HOE'S SAUCE. Piquant, stimulating, without the extreme pungency which many dislike. HOE'S SAUCE. JL.t. The tomato flavour, incorporated with others, gives a zesb which is lneomataMeL HOE'S SAUCE. .M.jt. A high-class, inexpensive condiment, qq. surpassed for purity and excellence. HOE'S SAUCE. .im. CAUTION.—Purchasers should see that each bottle bears HOE'S registered labels. HOE'S SAUCE. Sold in 6d bottles enly, which can be 191 obtained from ail Grocers and .Stores. MAKSH & PA.. ADULTS FUNERALS 1st Class wtll Best Hearse and Coach, on flisswnost modern principle «vith a pair of fcheiv well-knoTO Flemish-bred Horses to each, one-inch Elm Polished Coffin, best registered Furniture, with elaborate named plate engraved, line satin-trimmed robe, and self attendance £ 5 5 0 Marsh & Co.'s 2nd Class ditto, ditto „ „ „ „ 4 4 0 Marsh A Co.'s 3rd, witli improved carriage 3 3 0 Marsh & Co.'s4th. ditto, ditto.. 2 10 S CHILDREN'S FUNERALS. Including pair oi Flemish-bred Horses, modern Coach with all the latest improvements, Polished Coffin, ined with fine flannel, and attendance— Under one yenol 7 6 Under two ears lift One-horse Carriage, including coffin covered in black, blue, or polished, lined with flan- nel, modem coach, and attendance. Under six months t 16 0 Under one year 18 0 Under two years 1 0 < Ana so on in proportion. Handsome Car, Carved or Plain Plnmed Hearse Mourning Coaches and Broughams, Ostrich Plum, fit ADDRESS: I 80. ST. MARY-STREET. CARDIFF. ON'T FORGET THAT VIRIDINE is the CURE for CORNS.—This irrand discovery has led many to imitate it, but without gaining for such preparation the satisfactory results" Viridine has secured. In bottles, Is by post. Is 2d. J MUNTVAV Chemist. Hifli-street Cardiff 3e Printed and F'mlished by the Proprietors, DAVlli DUNCAN & os. at 105. St. Mary-street and Westga-ce-streit, in its tqwu Ql Cardiff io tU touats