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PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. CARDIFF. T HEATRE ROYAL. kefcsee and Manageress.Mrs EDWARD FLETCHER. LAST TWO NIGHTS Austin Fryer's Company, in the New Japanese Musical Comedy, entitled The JAPANESE {-Jj-IRL. FULL CHORUS AND AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA. Time and Prices as usual. Half-price at Nine. Booking Offices at Mess". Thompson end Shackell's (Limited), Queen-street. Teltphone No. 521. NOTICE.-ThiB THEATRE will CLOSE for ALTE- RATIONS and DECORATIONS until AUGUST 2nd (EANK HOLIDAY). 55592 ft AND T HEATRE. Lessee and Manager.. .ur. CLARENCE SOUNES. TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY) and SATURDAY. For the First Time in Cardiff, the Successful Patriotic Military Drama— "FOLLOW THE DRUM." Popular Prices, from 4d. to 10s. 6d. Open 7.10 (Early doors 6.45). commence 7.30. SUNDAY, Julv 12th, the Sensational Drama— "THE GOLDEN CHANCE." 55501 g OPHIA GARDENS, CARDIFF. GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT, SATURDAY (7.30 p.m.), «ULY 10, 1897. SIX WELSH CHOIRS, ORCHESTRA, FOUR CAR- DIFF BRASS BANDS (Frtvioud to taking part in the great Crystal Palace Festival). Conductor Dr. JOSEPH PARRY. Admission 6d. 35717 not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more—deserve it." THE E M P I R E. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! MISS PEGGY PRYDE (Daughter of the late Jenny Hill, the vital spark), Characteristic songstress and comedienne. CHARLES MILDARE. The most extraordinary whistler of the time. MfSS JENNY VALMORE, Light-comedy songstress. THE LUPiNO BROTHERS, Instrumentalists, animal inifcrsonatcrs, and comedians. TEE THctEE SISTERS WYNNE, "The Gaiety Girls." J. W. HALL, the Comical Tyke. TEXJ RKANSAS. The American Sald-dancer. THE 8 WELSHMEN, G!ed Singers. Next Week:— Ths Animated Photographs of the JUBILEE PROCESSION, On Paul's Animatogiaphe. These Pictures were Presented at the London Alhambra by Mr. Paul on Friday, June 25th, the third day following the great event. Box Office 'or Advance Booking, Open Daily Ten to Four. Saturdays, Ten to One. Atmosphere cooled and purified by artificial means. Cycles stored free of charge. Two Performances Nightly. First between Seven and Nine; Seco.id betwf-en Nine and Eleven. NEWPORT. THE E M P I R E. Mai aging Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! VESTA VICTORIA, A songstress of the widest popularity. KATE GERALDINK, A charming vocalist. CHARLES PASTOR, The Laughing Man, THE 8 CHAMPIONS. Dainty dancers and singers. Joe E-hnonls, Lilian Robina, The Sakers, and Frazer and Ma:; Next Week-—The American Bio- graph, invented by Herman Casler, New York NOW ON SALE. CROWN avo.. ILLUSTRATED, STIFF COVERS. Is. CENTENARY EDITION1. THE FISHGUARD INVASION BY THK FRENCH IN 1?97. The WESTERN MAIL LIMITED have pleasure in announcing that, by special arrangement with the talented authoress. Miss James. of Tenby, they are Offering & Popular Edition of the above Work, which appeals forcibly to all loyal and patriotic readers. The narrative. lively and graphic in its every page, is founded on the diary rt the late Rev. Daniel Row- lands, Vicar of i-lanflariget-penybont. and all the details of the invasion are set forth with a vigorous pen, includinz- The Crafty Plan of the French Commander; Successful landing at Llanwnda; Alarm nnd Flight of the Inhabitants; Jubilation of the French Soldiery: Massing and Arrival of Pembrokeshire Troops; Clever Ruse of Cambria's Daughters; and the Unconditional Surrender of .the French to the noble Lord-Lieutenant of the County, to whose descendant, the Karl ot Cawdor, the work is dedicated. ORDER AT ONCE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT: w ESTERN MAIL L IMITED CARDIFF. OP ALL BOOKSELLERS AND NEWSAGENTS, POSTAGE, id. PRICE ONE SHII»LINQ. 50387 THE GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER THOMPSON'S BURDOCK PILLS Overcome the worst forms of diseases and the fouleti ttot.3 of the Blood, Stomach, Liver, and Kidneys; they go to the core of every disease, where no other medicine has power to reach. In Boxes, at 1* lid and 2s. 9d each. Sold by all Chemists, or from ths Burdock Pill Manufactory, 44. Usford ttreec, Swanset EXCURSIONS. J I ORNA DOONE COMPANY. DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN CARDIFF AND WESTON (CALLING AT PENARTH), By the Favourite Steamers LORNA DOONE. SCOTIA, "&c. (wind, weather, and circumstances permitting). JULY. LEAVE CARDIFF. I LEAVK WESTON. Fri. 9-9.30, 11.30 a.m., Fri. 9-10.15 a.m., 12.C 1.15, 3.30 p.m. noon, 2.0, 9.30 p.m. Sat. 10—10.15 a.m., 12.10, Sat. 10—11.10 a.m., 1.0, 2.10,4.15 p.m. 3.5,9.45 p.m. Mon. 12-1.15, 3.15, 5.15 Mon. 12-2.5, 4.5, 7.15pm. p.m. Tues. 13—2.0, 4.15, 6.30 Tues. 13—3.5, 5.5, 8.10 p.m. p.m. Wed. 14—*7.40. 9.15 a m., Wet!. 14-"8.30 a.m., 2.45, 4.0, 5.45, 7.45 p.m. 4.40, 6.40. 8.45 p.m. Tliur. 15-9.30 a.m., 5.0, t Thur. 15-4.0, 6.0 (via 8.0 p.m. Clevedon), 9.0 p.m. Calling at Penarth Pier ten minutes later than Cardiff, except steamers marked thus SPECIAL SAILINGS. FRIDAY, JULY 9. AFTERNOON TRIP TO CI.EVEDON (Via WESTON). —Leave Cardiff 3.30, Penarth 3.40, Clevedon 8.30 p.m. SATURDAY, JI LY 10. AFTERNOON TRIP TO BARRY AND MUMBLES. —Leave CardiS 2 15, liarry 3.0, Mumbles 7.15, Barry 9.0 p.m. AFTERNOON TRIP TO CLEVEDON (Via WESTON). —Leave Cardiff 4.15, Penarth 4.25, Clevedon 845 p.m. MONDAY. JULY 12. AFTERNOON TRIP TO BARRY AND MINE- HEAD.—Leave Cardiff 1.30, Penarth 1.40, Barry 2.10, Minehead 6.15, Barry 7.15- p.m. A Limited Number of Season Tickets are now being issued. A Limited Number of MONTHLY TICKETS will be issued during the Months of July and August, at 10s. each; two children under twelve to count as one adult. The Ticket in all cases will date from the first day of the Month. For Further Particulars appI:- to J. and M. Gunn and Co., 11, Mount Stuart-sqiare, or to the Agent, A. LOWICF, 51759 Box Office, Pier-head, Cardiff. 1 g T I L L TDOOMING. ELABORATE AND ARTISTIC PORTRAIT tXLARGEMENTS FOR THE READERS OF THE "WESTERN. MAIL." TAKE IT AT ONCE OR YOU MAY BE TOO LATS WE CAN ONLY SUPPLY A LIMITED NUMBER. THE CELEBRATED "TNDAO" JpoltTRAITS FINISHED IN CRAYON AND INDIA INK, BT the "AIR BRUSH" PROCESS The Moot Artistia and Permanent Portraits Now ftoduoed. PRICE SIX SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE. THESE BEAUTIFUL ENLARGEMENTS MEjmSURE 24 BY 19 INCHES OUTSIDE A TINTED SUNK MOUNT. Several Hundred Complimentary Letters have been received from readers who have taken iwlvaniage or this unique offer. Writing from Newport, a srentlpmnn ps"ctplts&gt, send another enlargement. Exc *dingly pleased with the one I received a fortnight ago." From Llanelly: -"POI trait safely received, and I am highly pleased with it. Please find P.O for 10s. herewith, and forward as early as possible frame No. 23j." From Merthyr :-uAm delighted with the Portrait. Please send No. 62 frame." From Neath:—"I have received the enlargement from photo, and am very pleased with same. I now enclose cheque 4>s., being the price of oLe uf your best frames." From Ebhw Yale :The enlarged Photos came to hand yesterday, and I may say I am very pleased with them. I want a pair of frames, and I will thank you to eend two solid oak frames, No. 22. Money enclosed." We could fill a couple of columns, but the above will give some idea of the satisfaction these pictures are siying. THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME These Pictures, if ordered through artists, would cost from two to four guineas, but we are offering them to you at Six Shillings and Sixpence. Have no fear of losing your small picture; it will be returned in as good order as received. Have you FATHER, MOTHER, SISTER, BROTHER, or CHILD'S PHOTO that you wish en- larged— perhaps some dear one who has passed away, whoso likeness is now fading, and'should be pre- served before it is too iate? We will enlarge and cOPJIi it into a beautiful portrait for you. jgHALL WE MAKE YOURS? You win get an unheard-of bargain by availing yourself oL this grand offer, and we are glad to be able to give it to you. We can copy from any photos, large or small, lin-types, or any kind of glass picture. We copy all pictures bust style—head and shoulders only. WHEN SENDING YOUR ORDER Let the picture you want copied be securely packed. and place your name and address on the back of the picture, and send with Postal or Post-office Order for 6s. 6d., to the "Western Mail" Office, Cardiff, marking the envelope on the outside "PHOTO." These pictjres are head and shoulders only, as in this illustration. There being more work required in a full-length enlargement, an extra Is. 6d. must be sent when this is required. Groups are charged :—2s. extra for two figures, and Is. for every additional figure. IMPORTANT.-NAME AND ADDRESS MUST BE WRITTEN ON BACK OF EACH PHOTO SENT. 52208 Cratie Notices* VRT DECORATCBS. WD A VI~S A~ND S ONS V V < POINTERS, GLASS, OIL, AND PAPER-HANGING MERCHANTS 11, QJEEN STREET. DYE WORKS, ETC. XF YOU WANT YOUR CLOTHES -t- NICELY CLEANED, GO TO HOBBS, DYER, 1. NELSON-TERHA.CB FURNITURE. EVAN & COMPANY. LIMITED "THE CARDIFF FURNISHERS," ST. MARY-STREET AND DUKE-STREET HATS. ARSLEY'S HAND-MADE HATS 2s. f.d. and 3a W.-15, Wyndham Arceds and 40, Caroline street. MJY FROM THE MAKER. cIIN RHEUMATIC CURB. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO H I 1, P Tf T L L IP S PHIL PHILLIPS 24, ST. MARY-STREET BUSINESS ADDRESSES. am* "EVENING EXPRESS Oan be obtained Every Night of the following Local Nevrf agents; CENTRAL: SEYMOUR. WOOD STREET. MRS. DEN! soy. 7. WOO n STREET. fiELLIER, BRIDGE-STREET. J- JAMES. 31. nmnnE STREET. E. OtLLARD, 5. CAUOUNE-STREET. BAKER. THE HAYES. J. HOGG, QUEEN-STREET. CANTON: EVANS, LOWER RTCARDS, LOWER CVTREDRAL-ROAD. DOWN. POST OFFICE. CI-ARE-STREET. REES, 55, COWBRTDGE ROAD. DOWN, POST OFFICE, COWttRtDGE RO. HUGHES. 64. C0WBRID3E ROAD. HUGHES, 102, COWBRIDGE-ROAD. LEWIS, 132. COWBRIDGE-IIOAD. hAKER, 166, COWBRIDGE-HOAD. WILSON 194. COWBRIDGE-ROAD!. RIORDAN. 2(2, COW BRIDGE-ROAD. WILSON, 12, CLIVE-ROAD. BOUND, 3. KING'S ROAD. SMITH and CO.. ATI.AS ROAD. aOATB, TTATVS. ALBANY-ROAD. TALBOT, 52, BROADWAT ROBERTS, 28. BROADWAY. FLEMING, 61, BROADWAY. WHITE. 120. BROADWAY. TIEES, 49. MET XL-STREET. THOMAS. 5. CLIFTON-STREET. ROI'KE. 16. rEARL-STREET. D F MORRIS. 209. RICHMOND-ROAD. LOCKE, 8. MACKfXTOSn FLACE. LAWRENCE, 14. CASTLE-ROAD. ftoWI.Et»C3. 78. OASTLE-ltOAD. .PADFIEf.D. CASTLE ROAD. DAVAGE. CASTLE-ROAD j MUXIFORD, CiSTLE-ROAD. MRS KING. 7. CASTLE-ROAD. ELLIOTT. llANGORnow. PATHAYS; WtLLIS. 14. MHNPY PLACE. PREECE. 30, SALISBURY ROAD. STUDDARP. f«. UPPEK GEORGE-ST. ROSS 4". I.EITY STREET. C STEVENS. 136. WOODVILLE-VOAD. WILLIAM GREGORY, 7. THE HEATH. W. GREGORY, 7, ALUANS-BANK-ROAD, CATIIAYS. DOCKS: B7:SSELL. STITART-STREET. J SAVAGE 150, PUTS STREET. TYLER. 33. DUTE STREET. GRANGE TOWN: PARSONS, G. W., Hairdresser, Penarth-road. ■•T! DON." .40, i'ENAUTJJ-ROAD. SMELDRICK 1. AM HERS PSTREET. H ART, 49. HOLMSDALE STREET. MISS J. FRANCIS. 142. PAGET STREET. MOORS: e. W. HUTCH IN"GS. CARMSLE-3TREET. FLEMING. SPLOTT-ROAD. MORGAN. 18. PORTM AN MOOR -ROAD. THOMAS DAVIES, NOAH' ARK, PORT. MANJIOOR-ROAJi. NEWTOWN: FISHER. 2 ADAM STREET. DAVIES. 29. ADAM-STREET. m VERSlDB: MRS LONG. ELDON-ROAn. TURNER, 68, ELDOX ROAD. TIIOMAS. TUDOR-ROAD. MRS THOMAS. TUDOR-ROAD. A E. MATHER, 53. TUDOR-ROAD. A. BLUCERT, 83. TUDOR-ROAD SALTMEAD. JOHN, 58. CLAllE-ROAD. PREPAID ADVERTISEMENT. "EVENING EXPRESS." THREB SIX ONCE. TIMES. TIMEt ————— ——— 2j Words 0 6 10 1 b 30 Word 0 9 1 6 2 3 40 Woros. 1 0 2 0 3 0 -¡-¡- 50 Words 1 3 I 3 0 I 3 Notice to Advertisers* IMPORTANT.—Advertisements to be classified must reach this office by 10 30 a.in but tbev can be inserted ftp to 4.45 p m. unde" heading of TOO LATE FOB CLASSIFICATION. The boxes provided tor answers to iidvertisententa appearing in the Evening Express" are not intended for any other purpose winterer, and cannot be allowed to be used for the distribution of printed or writtea advertising circulars or announcements of any kind. The above charges appty only to consecutive in- ■vi-t:nns of the following class of advertisements: — nation* Wanted or Offered. ApttskMerts, Money Wanted. Partnerships. Lost and Fot;r.d. Miscellaneous Wants, Businesses. Houses, Shops. Otficea to Let or Sell. Specific Articles tor Sale Privately. Name and Address to be counted. Orders sent through the post to be accompanied by lk-wfal Order or Halfpenny Stamps. Advertisement* are received alto at the following r.ib-offi>"es: — NEWPORT _TOEDEGAR STREET. SWANSEA CASTLE-STREET. JHERTHYR -VICTORIA-STREET. PONTYPRIDD 4a. TAFF-STREET. HEAD OFFICES: CARDIFF: ST. MARY-STREET. DRESSMAKING. Dres?making.—Ladies Costumes, Wedding Dresses. Copes. &c., Made in th" TALtest Style. Fit guaranteed. —Address Lewis and Eva-w, 78, Wyndham-crescent, Cardiff. e5896 1 MISCELLANEOUS WANTS. Gentlemen's. Ladies', and Children's Wardrobes Bought. Orders attended to. to-vn or country.— Mtr or Mrs. S L. Green, Dumfries House, J2, Caroline- street, Cardiff e6173 LOST AND PQUWD. Lost, on We<ln*«lav Last, Vwtween Cagan and Grangetcwn, Irish Terrier, answering to the name of "Mike finder rewarded detainer proeec.uttHi — H. Bullcck, 3, The Hayes, Cardiff. el0256nl0^i' XONEY. £ 250.000 to Trrut.-Tl-.He ht Want of Cash in Srnns of Elg to £53} are Recommended to apply to the Provincial Union Bank. 1, 'Joeen-square, Bristol; or to E W. Webber. 3. Working-atreet. Cardiff. eSS96 Carlton Bank (Limited), liondon. Accommodate all Trustworthy Persons Privately.—Cardiff Office. 119, Penarth-road. el0252nl0 BICYCLES. Special Clearance.—ForfeitedT~Re pairs and Hire Slachines, all riding order Ten Solid Safeties. 38s. 6(1. each; nine Cushion Safeties, 50?; six Pneumatics, E5; cash only. Send P.0.0 and sav which station, Morris Bros., Cycle Works, Pontypridd. Repairs, Plating, and Enamelling promptly" ancr cheaply, as usual. Send machine and we will give estimate before proceeding New lists, with map, 4d. el947 MISCELLANEOUS &AI.ES. Piamo —Handsonte Upright Burr Walnut, in good condition; highest offer; suitable for schools.—20, Glynrhondda-street, Cardiff. el0239d Poultry.—Ir you vsnt your birds to pay you write for pricess and ramples of food to Noah Rees aud Son, Hay, Corn. and Seed Merchants. Cardiff. E6115 1.C00 Business Ca.I,h, Memorandums, or Billheads, 3s 10,000 Useful Handbills, 2s. 6il. samples free. —Fish°-r and Co., Machine Printers, Broadmead, Bristol. e4418 MISCELLANEOUS. Tohacconisrs ccmmencirg. See Illustrated Guide aiid Catalogue (259 T^fres). &I.-Tohaceonits' Outfitting Company, 185, Eustoi-ro.iJ, London. Manager Hy Myer. eloigg Eartherware and China.—Seconds. B2 Crates; best, S3 or will send 15 dozen Seconds Articles for 17s. 6d. Write for lhlts.-WEBB and CO., I.ongton, Stafford- thlre Potteries. e6034 Is Y.mr Watch Wrong? The Best and Cheapest Shop in Cardiff for the Repair of Watches of every description, English or Foreign, is 38. Castle Arcade (third ehop from Castle-street), hy James Keir. for ten Viars with Mr Spiridion. Clocks and Music Boxes Cleanerl and Repaued. e420& AGENTS AND TRAVELLERS. Traveller*.—Wanted, Party Calling upon Engineers. Shipyards, Collieries, and Works, tu Carry a special American Tool; good commission.—References to Alexander Chater. 1. Clnswell-street, E.C. 3456n9 Agent to Sell American Flours on Commission for Bristol House: sound connection; references and security required.—Address V 60, Western Mail, Car- Iliff. 3470nl0 Man (reliable) is Wanted, in Cardiff, to Represent an impoitant and progressive Company; canvassing; highly rnnunerative tcuns to suitable man.—Address V M. Western Mail, Cardiff. 3431nl5 Wanted, smart Men as Agents; splendid ojtening for insurance men; will not interfere with present work large commission and bonuses.—V 69, Western Ma iI. C'ardilf. 3435nl2 Flour Salesman. Wanted, capable Man. having con- nection amongst- Buyers, immediately, for ithondda Ground.—Address, stating aue, salary, references, V 58. Western Mail Office, CarditT. 3401n14 Cigars and Wine Trade.—Merchant., with extensive connection in South Wales, Requires Traveller; liberal ti'rn s; references and security required.—Address V 56, Western Mail, Cardiff. _3331nl0 Wanted. Traveller to C all on Grocers from Bridgend to Milford.—Apply, stating age and experience, with rtfirt-nces: V 40. Western Mail, Cardiff. 3296nl3 Required, smart, energetic Traveller for General Builders' Men-hunt; liberal term* to suitable man.— Apply Y i?5, \\>st(>rn Mail, Cardiff. 3258n9 Cre<lit Drapery.—Wanted, Canvasser; smart appear- acce well up in tailoring; jEl per week, excuses, and commission.—A. Matthews, Aberdeen House. Swan- sea. 3224nl2 TRAVELLERS^- AGENTS, &c., WANT EMPLOY- ME N'T. Ironmongery —Situation as Assistant or Traveller Required; 8 years' experience; highest references.— Address V' 73, Express Office, Cardiff. el02531112 CLERKS AND MANAGERS. CLERKS AND MANAGERS WANTED. Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Post-office, letters addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names must bear the address of the Advertiser or cne of the Offices of the Western Mail Grocer an(I Pi-ovirio Wtnte(l, a sitialt Youth. 19 to 20, to Make Himself (ieuerally Useful, to Keep Stock-receiving Book.—Apply, in own handwriting, with full particulars, to V 72, Western Mail. Car- diff 3444n9 Smart Lad for Office.—WrAe, stating wages required, Smart Lad for Office.—WrAe, stating wages required, age, experience, &c., to V 71, Western Mail Car- ditf. 3443n12 Wanted. smart Clerk for Foundry (Agricultural and General Work); good book-keeper. with knowledge ironmongery trade preferred; total abstainer.—Apply, stating age, salary required, with reference from last employer, to V 65, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3432nl2 Wanted immediately, shorthand Clerk; must he good l>> k-keeper; one accustomed to type-writing preferred ("Remington" and "Caligraph" kept).— State age, references, and apdary required George Ace, Cycle Depot^Tenby. j 53709 Wanted, a well-educated Youth in a Miller and Corn Merchant's Office, to IÆaltl the Business.—Aodress, giving particulars, Newport Milling Company (Limited), Moi^ J 3402nl4 Wanteil, Maaager for London Hotel and Restau- ront; one with West of England connection pre- r, ferred.—Apply B., 10, Leioeeter-place, Leicester- square, W. 33751110 Messrs! D. Dk-k&ison, and Co. (Limited), Oxford-street, Swansea, Ari Open to Engage the Ser- vices of a thoroughly practical and experienced Man as Manager.—Apply, witS fullest particulars, D. Jonfs, Dickinson, and Co5 (Limited), Dowlais. 53698 Youth Wanted, for Shipowner's Office; must be accurate and quick at fiMjres; good writer; short- hand preferred—Apply tttting age, previous expe- rience. and salary requir«, to V 39, Western Mail, Caidiff. 3295n9 Warded immediately, Telegrapliist; must under- stand the sounder and pnetal duties.—Reply, stating reference and salary (living indoors), Postmaster, Abcravon. j 3286nl3 A Shipbroking Finn R^uires energetic Manager, nin has connection IInd t understands export coal trade good man liberally: dealt with.-Apply V 34, Western Mail. Cardiff. 3256n9 Architect's Assistant Wanted; thoroughly comue- tent to design, make detafls, and take off quantities. -Write V 26, Western Mafl, Cardiff. 3188nl2 £ 1.—An Income of 128.. (xt to £1 per Week can be Eorncd in Spcre Honr»;or Evenings by Either Sex *ho can write.—Pr«of sem free anywhere to anyone leading aelf-addressed enralope to T. Smith and Co. (Department 9 B). 79, £ Helen'f-gardfcns. North Kensington, London, W. LI2b62 _t "CLERKS AND MANNERS WANT PLACES. Architect's and Surveyor's Junior Assistant Seeks Engagement: neat tracer jind accurate draughtsman- go<xi references.—Addreai H. Laurels, Southside, Wetton-ftuper-Marc 3377n10 SHOP ASSISTANTS. SHOP ASSISTANTS WANTED. ■ «' -i m .i .dfc, 1 Advertisers are Cautioned that Postmasters are Not Allowed to Deliver Letters Addressed to Initials or Fictitious Names at any Papt-office. Letteie addressed to Initials or Fictitious Nifmea must bear the address of the Advertise' or one ofthe Offices of the Western Mail. m Shopnun.—Wanted, smart Young Man for Dairy- fed Pork Company; must be good salesman; one used to provision trade would do.—Personal applica- tion Dan Dftvies, Albert Cottage, Merthvr. 3466nl2 Drapery.—Wt«nted, experienced Young Indies to Serve Through; well used to window-<lressing.—State eulary and experience E. J. Beef, Porth. 3467nl5 Wanted, for the Season, an experienced Young Man, also Young Lady, for the Fancy D:aper\ .—Appiv Miss U. Da vies, 58, Terrace-road, Aberystwyth. 3431nl2 Drapery.—Wanted immediately. Junior Assistant — State full particulars. firlt letter, Williams. Man- chester House. Aberdare. 343On12 Grocen-.—^Wanted immediately, smart Assistant; well up at soliciting, and produce highest references. —Smte wages (outdoors), V 68 Western Mail. ( at- diff. 3434nl5 Drapery.—Wanted. Young Lady as lmjH-ovcr; Welsh -Apply L. Smith, Anchor House, lVutre, Rliondda. 3418nl5 I'awnbroking.—Wanted jnlInediately. smart, expe- rienced Young Man, witlj ft gtfod knowledge of the tra<le; good references required —Apply Shibko, Broadway, Cardiff. J420nl5 Drttpery.—Wanted" l^Tf^fdisteTy, tr1'I eirperieiieed Young Lady to Serve Through; Welsh ?oo<) refe- rences.—Davies and Co. (Limited), Compton House, Tonypandy 3422nl2 Drapery.—Wanted immediately, an Assistant, of sol»er iia'oits, a good salesman and stock-keej>er; Welsh.—State experience, salaiy, and two last situa- tions Davies and Co. (Limited), C'cmpton 'louse, Tonypandy. 3421nl2 Wanted. experienced Young !.adies.— Morris and Co., 25 and 26, Clifton-street, f lar- diff. 3423nl2 (Grocery —Wanted immediately, smart Improver or Junior; indoors.—Send references and full partie-1Iars D. J. Ditvies, Lower Hitrh-street. Dowlais. 34G8nl0 Wanted, an experienced Junior for the Outfitting; state wages, references, &c. (to live out).—Apply, not later than Saturday, Committee, Co-operative Society, Tonypandy. 53691 Smart, Pushing Man Wanttd for Grocety Counter.— Apply SkuM and Co., 11, Oxford-street, Swan- sea. 3329n9 Outntting.—Jchn Lewis and Co., 91. Oxford-street, Swansea, Require a gocd Junior for Mercery; Welsh. -Ful! particulars first letter. 3323nl3 Gioeery and Provisions.—Good Junior Assistant Wanted; indoors.—Apply J. Williams, Grocer, O-antoo. Cardiff. 3321 n9 Wanted, experienced Young Lady for Tobacconist's; must be obliging.—Apply X., Western Mail Office, Newport. 33O8nl3 Drapery.—Wanted, smart Junior speak Weft. personal "application, or full particulars first letter; also Appientices.—W. C. Edwards, Draper. Hr¡.]:; end. 3242nl2 Grocery and Provisions.—Wanted at once. Junior Assistant.—State age and salary required (indoors), Partridge, Hygienic Bakery. Lydbrook. Glos. 3279n9 Dresses.—Wanted at once, smart Pushing Young Man; six veins' experience.—Full particulars, first application, Williams, High-street, Newport, Mon. 1236nl2 Drapery.—Wanted, a Junior for the Drapery.- Apply, with full particulars, to D. and Ll. Heet. Jones, Market Hall, Carmarthen. 3201nl2 Bout Trade.-Wanted. smart Junior Assistant; must be experienced to boot trade.—A-iply, with references, starmg wages, Jones, Boot Manufacturer, Aberdare. 3205nl2 Grocery.—Thomas and Evans, Porth, have Vacancy for smart Junior Assistant give full particulars first letter Welsh indoors. 3169nl0 Wanted immediately, smart Junior Welsh.—Apply, (.ill particulars first letter, Thomas Evans and Co., Drapers, High-street, Dowlais. 31I5nl0 Drapery.—Wanted, Young Lady, not less than six years' experience, for Straws and Fancy Drapery; must be good saleswoman.—Full particulars to Lastett and Co., High-etreet, Newport. 3081n9 Wanted, experienced Young Ladies for Hosiery and "I Fancy; good saleswomen and stock-keepers.—Clarke and Rendle, 25, Queen-street. Cardiff. 3058n9 Grocery and Provisions.—Wanted, smart Assistant; ahout, <50 —Apply Jenkins and Rees, Llandrindod Wrells. 2993n8 SHOP ASSISTANTS WANT PLACES. Grocery Business.—As Improver, by a Youth (18); good references.—Address T. J., tare of Mrs. Heath, Whitchurch, Ross. 5372nl4

f Consternation at Cardiff. I ALDERMAN CORY: Oh! I say, boys, here's a go! It is seriously proposed that we aldermen shall have to seek re-election, the same as the common councillors, in November."

NURSEMAIDS AND SERVANTS WANTED. Wanted, good Plain Cook for Oountry House age not under 30; Chprehwoman.-Apply. giving all p&rticutiue. to Mrs. Dunn, The Cross, Con bridge, Gla- niorganshire. e6304 "Wanted. <t good Plain Cook also a superior House- maid or Useful Help, in Small Family; good wages gi\en, jfrtisfactory references required.—Write all par- tioulaij, or apply persotially any evening, 86, Cat'ue- dral-roid, Card irf el0257nl4 Wanfed, at the End Of the Montii, in a Small Faiiii verv good Plain Cook; wages SIS.—Apph- Mrs. Hughes,"Penrheol, B-irry. 3426n13 Wanted. General Servant, aged about 16.—Apply Mrs. Drinkwatcr, 44, Mackintosh-place, Cardiff. No yctng children in family. 3383nlO Wanted, a good Plain Cook, aged 25-:50; country- house baking, and dairy; kitctienmaid kept wages £16; no beer.—Box 18, Post-office, Neath. 3369nl4 Wanted immediately, a good General Servant; three in family.—Apply Fernlwink, Llanishen. 3370nl0 Wanted at Mice. a good General; housemaid kept.— Apply Mrs. Speed, Hazelliurst, 2, Plymouth-road, Penarth. 3344nl4 Wanted. Nurse for One Chikl; must have l>eeu out before and able to do plain needlework.—Dickens, Con- stitutional Club, Neath. 3366nl0 Wanted, near Ctordiff. good Plain Cook fur Small Family; some dairyworjt.—State age, references. &c., V 54, Western Mail. Cardiff. _° 3362nl4 Wanted immediately, good General Servant; good citarat,ter; cpnifortftblo llume; family three.—Apply Mi-s. Venning, Ingleside, Dt\rig-street," Cathedral-roikl, Cardiff. 3345nl4 Wanted, a good General Servant; about 22; good references required.—Apply Mrs. Binning, Oddiellows' Arms, Maindee. Newport, Mon. o2 £ 0nl4 llTTiised'arlounTiaKl Wanted for Gentleman's Country House; g(»xi references and Churchwoman indispen- sable.—State age. wages, &c., Mrs. Dunn, The Cioss, Cowhridge, Glamorganshire^ 53531 Wanted a Sewing-maid, to Act as Children's-maid as well; country house; Churchwoman.—Address V 29, Western Mail, Ciiditf. 53632 Wanted, a General Servant; about 17; from country pretened; no children.—11, Bradenham-place. Peri. arth. 3551D14 General Seivant Wanted; good plain cook; early riter; Lliurchwonian preferred; good references no washing or baking; wages £ 14.—Apply, with refe- lences. Mrs. Newell, The College, Porthcawl. 3324nI3 House-Parlourmaid; quick and active; must thcroughly understand be duties wages CM must be free before end of July.-Apply, with particulars ia first instance, to Miss Lascelles Carr, Cwrt-y-\il, Pei-aith. 53577 Wanted, House-Parlourmaid for Small Family; housemaid kppt.-Apply, stating wages and giving references, Mrs. Trayes, Maindee Hall, Newport, Mon. 33251113 Wante<i 'inmediatelv. good Plain Cook, ako Huuse- maid; wages, references, and age.—Apply Mrs. H. ( 'i:thl'erts< n. Darran Court, Neath. 3326nl3_ Wanted immediately. General Servant, about 20; small family good character indispensable —Apply Mrs. Swash," The Knell, Stow Park, Newport. 3311nl3 Thoroughly experienced Parlourmaid Wanted, for Country Place, near I>eicester. aged about 26, for Beginning of Aug-ust.-Apply Mrs. Steer, Woodlands, Maipas. Newport, Mon. 3310nl3_ "Wanted, by First Week in" August, a thoroughly good General Servant.—Apply to Mi's. W inks, 58, Riclimond-road, Cardiff. 3263nl3 Wanted, a General Servant, to Assist in House Work must milk one cow cook and housemaid kept. —Box Xo. 7, Post-office, Neath. 3282n9 Wauted, a good Mother's Help, capable of Taking Charge of Three Young Children.—Apply, hjv letter, to Mrs. Mitchell, Chester House, Gold Tops, Newport, Mon. 33391113 Wanted, Two General Servants; Plain Cook, £ 16; Ilouse-Parlourniaid, £14; quiet country place; two in family; Welsh in Church and cliapels.—Apply, with reference, to Watery Sarnau. Carmarthen. nl3 <-fneral Ser-itnt ranted: wages £ 16; comfortable home in gentleman's house; experienced and good references -Apply at once 23, Llantlicwy-road. Cl.tha. Park. Newport. 3mtils ,,Ie-han,led Wanted,thoroughlyexperiencedSingle-handed Laundry/iiaid; not under 20 —Apply, stating all par- tlcvlars aid w.tges. Nell, Wenvoe, Glam. 3245nl2 Wanted, respectable Young Girl as Servant; two in family.—Apply, first instance, 62, Arsl)ella -street, Itoath, Cardiff. v 3245nl2 Wanted, respectable, experienced Cook-tieneral for Family House —I):. Newton. Glen Gorse, Newtiin- road, Mumiiles. 3227nl2 Wanted, Plain Cook or experienced General; wages £ 15. Also Nurse able to 6ew well.—Apply 21. Rich- mond-road, Cardiff. 3218nl2 General Servant Required 23rd; good homo and wages, clean, willing girl about 18.—Mrs. Baker, Forest Farm, Whitchurch, Cardiff. 3194nl2 General Servant Required 23rd; good homo and wages, clean, willing girl about 18.—Mrs. Baker, Forest Farm, Whitchurch, Cardiff. 3194n12 PREMISES. HOUSES KJH SALE. For Sale, Houses Donald-street, House in Claude- road (side entrance), H->U<-H in Coburn-street.-Write V 27, Expri.'tM Office, Cardiff. el0253nl2 » DWELLING-HOUSES TO BE UTt. Loughor.—House.—To be Let, Eleven-roomed House. The Sanctuary; £25: iarge kit?hen garden; posses- sion in August.—Apply Miss Jones, Pentwyn, Lcughor. | 3469nl5 Large Semi-detached Villa. 2, Penybryn, Maindy, North-ioad, Cardiff; hot and cold batli cellar; stable optional.-Apply Next Door. 3436nl5 Minehead.—To Let (Furnished), During Holiday Season, -No. 2, Bank.street.-Apply Mrs. Vowles, above address. 3445nl5 To Let. with immediate possession. No. 11. Windt or- terrace, Penarth the hcuse is now being thoroughly re-papered and painted; rent £ 35.—Apply J. G. Maddox and Son, Auctioneers, 25. Duke-street. Car- diff. 53725 The South Wales, Mormouthshire Property Register for July Free on Application or Post.—llern anil Pert- wee, House Agents, Auctioneers, Valuers. &c., Cardiff. 28813 Bridgci-d (XMr.)—to Let. Furnished, from Michael- mas. Lai-yton Cottage; four reception-rooms, nine 1't'ort¡¡,Il1S, bath-mom oflkes; stabling garden and conservatory; kitchen gardtu. hot-liouses, and land optional.—Deacon. Laleston, Bridgend. 343211l2 Penarth.—To liet, 6. Hickman-road three reception- rooms, seven bedrooms, conservatory; two minutes' from station.—Apply 10, Hickman-road. 34191115 APARTMENTS. APARTMENTS WANTED. Required, in Caerphilly, Sittinc and Bed Room tor Young I^adv about 14th inst..—Address, with terms, W. L. M.. Western Mail, Newport. 3405nl0 Apartments Wanted, for Members of the Institute of Journalists, from Saturday. August 28, to Monday, September 6; preference given to Catludrai-road, C<->wi>ridgc-road, Piasturton tiaixiens and Avenue. Tre- degarvillc. Newport-royl, liichmond-road, Ninian- road, and I'enArth.—Address, stating terms. E. Parker, ilon. Secretary, 22, Castle Arcade-chambers, Ca'diff. 536C8 APARTMENTS TO LET. 54. Neville-street, Riverside.—Superior Sitting and Bedrooms (one or two); liberal table; 18s. per week l inclusive without board, 7s., hot and cold bath piano; no c-bildre-i enlO 'j' Let, nice Tjkrge Room rFurnished); front; cei tre tif Pe.-iarth; suit two lady friends; evrv attention terms moderate.-54, I'la>1sey-street. d5 First-class Acconmodation or Apartments for Com- mercial or Privat1 Gentleman good showrc-om close to the Park Hotel.-9, Park-place, Cardiff. 3346nl4 liarrv.- urinl- Holiday Season, Part of Large House (F'L' iiis'ied). without attendance; elevated, near iei. and station; large private gtoutids; S-OCKI view; moderate charge.— Ai»ply V 47, Weetern Mail, Cardin. 3335nl3 Furnislied Apartments to Let, for One or Two Gentlen tn. with Widow; use of piano; no children. —13, De Burgh-street, Cardiff. 3254nl3 Beard and Ivxlgings for Gentlemen; every com- fort; hot and cold bath large garden, &c.—42. Cow- bridge-road, Cardiff 3192nl2 33, Charles-street, Cardiff.-Larg-e Front Sitting- room and One or Two Bedu i.it s gooi cooking and attendance. 3185nl2 Llandllo—Apar tments, comfortable and conveniently situated; bracing air; healthy locality; permanent or otherwise; terms moderate.—Smith, Daily News, Cardiff. 32Q7nl2 144, Richmond-road. Cardiff.— Well-furnished Front Apartments board or otherwise good cooking and attendance h. and c., bath, and piano; terms mode- rate. 3165til0 let. Furnished Sitting-room and Bedroom at Farmrou-se situated pteasant. healthy locality terms moderate -Apply V 19. Western Mail. Cardiff. 3147nl0 Well-furnished and comfortable Front Rooms Vacant (one or two bedr •. nis); no children; no lodgt-ts—9, Ninian-road (facing Roath Park). Car- diff. 53598 Country. Seaside Apartments; 2 sitting and 4 bed- rooms. with use of kitchen; pony and trap; mode- rate—David, Hillside, Marcross, Bridgend. 3095nl0 Caerphilly.—Two Sitting-rooms and Three Bed- rooms to Let, Furnished beautifully and con- veniently situated.—Apply Mrs. Young, Saint Martin's- ro<td, Caerphilly. 53588 First-class Apartments—56, CathedraJ-road. Car- diff. 30t4n9 Comfortable Lodgings three bedrooms and sittirg- rooin; healthy situation; conveyance from Swansea three days a week.-AI.plv Mrs. Evans, Clarence Villa. 3063n9 Penarth.—Lansdowne Private Hotel; extensive Channel view; superior accommodation; moderate charges; special terms to permanent boarders. 2803d MISCELLA". EOUS SITUATIONS. SITUATIONS VACANT. lloys Wanted.—Apply 114, M irkin-street, Car- diff. el0255n6 An energetic and trustworthy Man Required, with good references.—Address Box V 67. Evemnir Express, Cardiff. elQ259n!5 The Llandaff and Dinas l'uwis Rural District Council Require the Services of a steady Young Mat: to Attend to the Llandaff Sewage Pumping Station and to Act as Sewer-man for Llandaff and Whitchurch wages. 25s. per week.—Applications to be made on fotitis to be obtained from the Surveyor, Mr. W. Fraser. A.M.I.C.E., 17. yueen's-chanif>ei-s. Cardiff, from whom any further information may be obtained as to the duties. e6315 Wanted, reliable, steady Mall Accustomed to Fitting Up Grates, Ranges, and General Cast Iron Work- Address Ironwork, at Locke's Advertising Offices. Newport. 3449nl5 Seaside and Travel linz. -Wait ted. respectable Youth or Young Man easy employment; work with adver- tiser.—Jones 75. Wvndham-street, Canton, Cardiff. 344209 Wanted immediately, experienced General Black- siiiitti comjietent to make points and crossings.— Apply, personally, with references, Swansea Castle. Oxford-street, Swansea. 34.31015 Wanted, t-olter Man or Boy who can Follow Hoi>e and Cart; been used to gardening.—S. Phillips, r'ilt^r Beds. Catluiys, Cardiff. 3423nl2 To Bakers.—Wanted, Improver; able to mould; personal application.—Lewis James, Aberfan. 3398nl0 Wanted, Upholsterers; constant employment to good men.—Ajiply lios- ;r, Gower-street, Swansea. 3387nl0 Look Out! Look Out! !-To Sugar flavu g Bought Foutyprkiu Steam Confeetiouery Workf, Wanted Two thoroughly-expe. ienctd Sugar Boilers.— Only sober and steady men need apply H. Charles, Maesteg. 3-359nl4 To Wheelwrtehts.—Wanted, good All-round Man in Country Busings regular work to suitable i>erson — Apply V 49, Western Mail, Cardiff. 3348nl4 Foreman"—Wanted. a steady Middle-aged ilan for I Liven- Stables and Posting Yards capable of taking control of business and to drive when required — Apply, with references, T. Davies. Pandy Farm, Mertliyr. 3264n9 Coach Painter Wauted immediately.—Apply Bur- chell and Son, Pembroke. 32/1013 Wanted, Coach Trimmer; good all-round hand; hy dav (r piec-e —Particulars to Doxsey, Carriage Builder, Cheltenham. 3273nl3 Wanted. Two Tin-plate Workers.—Apply to Mr. H itil-ens, 5. Portland-street, Swansea. 3250nl2 Wanied Slaughteinian. to Look After Horse in Addition.—Apply R. Hosking, Butcher, Pontmorlais, Mertliyr 3225nl2 Grocery —Wanted at once, strong Lad to Look After Horse. Deliver, and he Generally Useful—Apply Henrv Slieppard. Penygraij. Rliondda. 3229nl2 To i^uarrymen —Wanted, Paving-cutters.—Apply Manager. Cambria Quarries, i.c&r l'entyrcJi. iil2 Grocer's Warehousemen.—Assistant Warehouseman Wanttd, with knowledge of the work; character must bear investigation—State salary- (indoors) I Thomas and Evans, Porth. 3170nl0 i An energetic and trustwrrthy Man Required, with good references.—Address Box V 12, Western M°il. Cardiff. 3143nl0 Wanted, respectable Youth, about 16, to Assist in Stable and Make Himself Generally Useful — AppI", personally, Cardiff Milk Supply Company, Cardiff. nl0 Butchers.—Wanted, respectable Young Man. good slaughterman. Look After Horse and Make Himself Generally Useful.—Apply, with references. Sctida- mere, Pontypridd. 3121nl0 1;30 a. Month can be Made with SM—For parti- culars address Canam, 154, Leadenhall-street, London. L113D6 Wanted, smart, intelligent Man for Milk Rotm V; twelve months' good character —Apply, perSt*ly^ Cardiff Milk Supply Company, Cardiff. 31* 'ft Plasterers.—Wanted good Apprentices \tk AVt been Two or Three Years at the Trade; i :i3M work only; goo 1 opening for learning the iijuje.— Write Alpha, care Lee end Nightingale. Liver- pool. 3108i.l0 Dra>-man.—Wanted, steady Middle-aged and ex- perienced Man.—Apply Black Lion Brewery Company (Limited). 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1 Our Short Story. A CRUEL REVENGE. South-western Texas has long been notorious as the abiding place of many gangs of lawless men who have caused a reign of terror through- out the mountainous region of the peninsula, and the name of the "bloody peninsula" which it has acquired is not inappropriate. Criminals outlawed from neighbouring States and terri- tories have found a safe refuge there from the officers of the law, and long held unquestioned sway, greatly to the detriment of those who de- sired to inhabit the land. Twenty years ago there was no name that inspired such terror in the bloody peninsula, as that of Jack Long who met his fate about ten years ago in Idaho, while engaged in his favourite occupation of holding up a stage. Jack Long's specialty was the robbery of stage coaches single handed, and it is not improbable that his success in this line furnished inspiration to "Black Bart," who several years ago be (jjcne notorious in the woods of Northern Michi- gan ai.d Wisconsin and along the lines of the stage routes in Nevada and California. Long did not confine his operations to any single stage route, but after committing a robbery one d,cy in the "bloody peninsula" he might repeat the robbery on another route 100 or 200 miles distartt two or three days later. It was this unoeriainty that kept the frontier sheriifa in a constant, state of anxiety. Long was au expert frontie;3:11.111 and had all the intuition If an indian ill covering up his trail. 0 He never could be followed, and in all his travels from place to place there never could be found the trace of a camp to betray his whereabouts. So far as known, he never made the acquaintance of any of the other criminals who inhabited the "bloody peninsula." He gave them all a wide berth, and devoted his entire time in adding ttKjiis ill-gotten wealth. Of the thousands of dollars of money and valuables which he took from travellers none was ever found, and what became of these riches is not known to this day. There is a tradition that he secreted his wealth in one of the numerous mountain caves, but this is mere speculation. Long was repulsive in appearance. He was long and stoop-shouldered and his beard was unkempt. His eyes were like steel in their firmness and his voice sounded like a trumpet when the startling command of "Hands up was given. In every robbery he carried two large ranger pistols—one in each hand. With one pistol he would cover the driver and with the other he would keep the passengers in a state of complete submission. Around his neck he wore suspended a: large leather bag. into which he was wont to compel the travellers to drop all their money and valuables. He never molested the United States mail, and it is supposed he had a wholesome fear of or profound respect for rude Sam. Ladies were also exempt from robbery at Long s hands, and this well-known fact led several men who carried large sums of money with them to adopt female attire while passing through the dangerous country. In some manner long learned that this imposition was being prac- tised on him, and he decided thereafter to give the alleged females a severe test as to their sex. The opportunity soon came. l On one of the trips out of S'ut Antonio for El Paso was a smooth-facel d:amor.d and jewellery drummer representing a well-known New York firm. He was well provided with funils with which to pay the expenses of his ltng trip, and carried with him a small sam- ple case of diamonds. He had instructions from his house to go from San Antonio to El Paso, and from the latter place he was to make a trip over the Mexican stage route, passing through the towns of Chihuahua, Agua Ca- liente, and Zacates, to the City of Mexico, from which place he was to go to Vera Cruz and from thence to New York by steamer. Eli Murphy was the name of this drummer, and he was a "tenderfoot" all the way through. He learned upon his arrival that the trip between San Ar.tonio and El Paso was full of danger, and his customers advised him not to make it, as he would run a great risk of being robbed. Murphy wanted to return to New York, but his firm ordered him to make the trip. He was advised to array himself in woman's costume, and lie took this advice, and on the day the stage was to leave he put on a becom- ling- dress, and a wonderful wig of black hair, which was done up in a beautiful knot at the back of his head. He looked every inch a girl as lie climbed into the stage coach in front of the old Menger hotel on Alamo olaza, and his appearance subjected him to many jesting remarks by his travelling companions, and the crowd who had collected to witness the departure of the stage. Murphy entered into the spirit of the adventure with good nature, and put on many fancy airs and frills in imitation of the fair character whom he was labouring to imitate. His only^ source of worriment was his beard, which persisted in showing itself if left unmolested for a few hours. To obviate this difficulty he would shave three times a day, and spread complexion powder over his faye in copious quantities at frequent intervals. lie carried his money in a wIt strapped around his waist, and suspended to his rear was his sample cafe containing his dia- monds. This attachment filled the bustle re- quirement to a nicety. Dug" Curarn was the driver of the sta.ge. He had been in a number of Long's hold-ups, and was familiar with the latter's rule of exempting women travellers from robbery. He complimented Murphy on hit; make-up and fore- sight. "God pity you though if Jack gets on to your disguise," remarked Dug, after a care- ful survey of Murphy. There were three other passengers besides Murphy, all men, two of them being com- mercial travellers, and the third a stockman who left the stage at Uvale. Murphy kept hi.s end up well, and it was grand fun for the trio during the first two days of the trip. The party were about to congratulate themselves that they had escaped a meeting witu lying when "Diig" assured them that they could not feel secure until another day's travel had been made. "He's an uncertain man," said "Dug." "He was on the east end of the run last trip, but just a £ likely as not he will be on the west end this trip. It beats the world how quick he can make such long jumps." Sure enough, the trouble was not over. The expected hold-up came about nine o'clock next morning, just beyond where the town of Alpine is now situated. The eight mules were pulling over a rough stretch of road, when right in front of the leaders Jack Long stepped from behind a large boulder. "Hands up!" he cried to the driver. "Dug" threw up his hands, and the movement threw the leaders on their haunches, bringint, the team to a quick stop. "How many passengers have you inside?" asked Long. "There's three of them, but one's a lady," replied "Duar." "Another female. eh? It appears to me that females are gettin' to travel more than they used to on this route. Guess they'll like me," and with a; laugh long proceeded to the side of the stage-coach door, keeping the driver covered with one of his pistols. "Gent, I'll trouble you to get out and liue up here, so 1 can get a good look at you." The two men complied with alacrity, and each dropped his money and valuables into the bag when commanded to do so. While this was going on Murphy was having a severe palpitation of the heart, and was won- dering to himself whether his disguise would be penetrated by the robber. The driver had told him that long never spoke to the women pas- sengers. and that there would be no danger of his voice betraying him. He had only to remain silent in case of a hold-up. After finishing with the two passengers on the outside Long ordered the driver off his box and placed him in line with the two men on the ground. "Now, you fellowa. keep your hands high up while I take a look at the lady," said Long. Keeping the three men within range of a pistol, the robber walked to the open coach door and looked Murphy over very carefully. "Are you going f*r» 111183 •" he said, politely, touching his hat with the barrel of one pistol. There was no response from the terrified Murphy. "Miss, I want to know where you are going?" said Long again. No answer walt made to this Question. and the suspicion of the robber was now aroused. "I've tried to be polite to you, and you don't seem to have any common respect for me, so please oblige me by climbing out. I want to get a better look at you." Murphy was so frightened that he made no move. "Get out of there, I say," demanded Long. The demand was imperative, and Murphy clambered out in anything but a ladylike fas- hion, causing a terrible accident, which be- trayed his identity. The tall hat which he wore struck the upper casing of the door and was pulled off, dragging with it the wonderful wig of hair. "Well, I'll be —— —— exclaimed Long. "You thought ycu'd fool me, did you? I'm always on the square, and you'll have to pay for your little trick." Murphy began to plead for his life, telling the robber that he might have all of his money if he would not kill him. "I ain't going to kill you," replied Long. "I only want to teach you a little lesson which will be useful to you in the future. Take off them duds, and be quick about it," he said, keeping the pistol in direct line with the terrified drum- mer's head. Murphy quickly divested himself of his dress and presented a ludicrous spectacle in his neglige attire. "Take off them other things. don't leave a wrap on you," again came the commund. The flowing white skirt was next shed, bring- ing to view the sample case containing the valuable lot of diamonds and the belt filled with A merican bank notes "Hand them things over to me," dem-anded Ling. This was done, and as he gave a careful icsiiection of the contents of the reit and the satchel he coolly remarked that the haul was a gocd one. Murphy was forced to strip to the skin, and his pretty clothes were taken in charge by Long, who remarked that his girl would be glad to get them. "-Now, driver, you and these two gentlemen passengers," pointing to the two who were dressed, "get out of here nighty quick. Hand me your guus and drive like blazes. I've .got a few words I want to say in private ta thib 'lady.' The guns were handed over, and the driver climbed on to his box and the other two into the coach, and the old vehicle rattled off as fast as the eight mules could carry it. Murphv was left standing nude by the side of the robber. He was the very picture of despair as the coach went out of sight in the distance. "Now, young man," said Long, "all I have to say to you is that you are in a fine fix. These mountains are filled with thorns, rattlers, panthers, and bears. Grub is scarce, and if you can get out of this Cod-forsaken country alive I'll bear you no ill will. Take the back trail and shift for yourself. I'll follow after the coach ands see that them fellows don't turn back after you. Get out of here now, and remember hereafter that .Tack Long knows a 'lady when he sees him.' Next morning his body was one solid blister, caused by the intense rays of the sun on the preceding day, and his sufferings were intense. He was almost famished with hunger and for water, and in a frenzy of mind he set out to- ward the north, leaving the stage road in hopes of finding a ranch house. He travelled all that day and was about to give up hope, waen late in the evening he came to a Mexican sheep herder. The Mexican was so badly frightened by Murphy's appearance that he fleet to the camp of the herders, and a number of them appeared, led by the foreman, who was an American. Murphy quickly made him under- stand the situation, and he was taken into camp and given kind attention. He remained there three weelm. recovering from the terrible effects of his experience, and was then taken to El Paso, where lie wired his New York house for funds, and left for the East on the first stage, but not by the San Antonio route. A few y«ars later Lor.g abandoned the "Bloody Peninsula and went to California and from there to Idaho, where he was killed.

ON THE WORD OF A MOTHER. "Now, then, ladies, and gents," shouted the red-faced showman, "walk up an" see the most wonderful baby on earth' The charge for ad- mission is only twopence Walk up! Walk up!" A good many people responded to the invitation, and when the booth was full, the show man brought forth a very ordinary baby indeed in all respects. "What is there wonder- ful about it?" asked one of the disgusted audience of the showman. "I've seen thousands of babies like it." "Well," said the showman getting near an aperture in the booth, "all that I can say is that it's mother says it is the most wonder- ful baby on earth, an' if she don't know, who do? Yer'll have to take the lady's word for it," he yelled, as he dodged an empty bottle and dis- appeared from view. 1 Yes, the Thompsons must have met with severe losses lately." Why, they'll have to give up their home?" -No, I doat think it'll be as bad as that: but they're going to ride their last year's bicycles this aeason."

f QUIPS AND CRANKS. Master: The lady who called in our absence did not leave her name. What did she look like ? Servant (who -is under notice to leavei: Loot like. Well. not the lady. Just a little podg3 woman. like the missus. Gada fouud-I witnessed a performauee of "Hamlet" by village amateurs out at Way bark. ville the other night, Snarley—Must have been distressing. Gadaround-On the contrary, it was highly amusing. Not one of the actors forgot to say "Exit" every time he left the stage. "So you are a rapid shorthand writer?'' "Yes, sir." "I should think it would be diffi- cult to take down everything a speaker cays." "It s not hard when you understand it. I was reporting a speech the other day, and I thought I would see how fast ] could report, and, believe me, none of the speakers could follow me." What was the trouble at church this morn- ing 'inquired one Dakota citizen of another. "I understand there was a row. Oh, it didn't amount to anything. Soma of the memoers in the back pews threatened to shoot the minister unless he spoke louder. TLat was all." Caller: Is Mr. Smith lodging here? i Servant: Yes, sir. I Caller: Is he in ? -<*vm Servant; No, 'e ain't. Caller: Do you know where he isj Servant: No, I don't; but I thinfe's goat utolf-fishing. |