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ENORMOUS SALE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OF IRON AND BRASS BEDSTEADS, Now proceeding, during which over 2,000 will be offered for cash only a.t prices never before heard of! 350 Full-sized, 2in. Pillar, Massive Iron Bedsteads, £1 9s. lid. 117 ditto ditto head and foot all brass, 24 12s. 6d. BEVAN & CO., LTD., OOMPLETE FURNISHERS, MUSIC AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN. 21, DUKE-ST., & 97, ST. MARY-ST., CARDIFF.
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WE WILL SEND YOU l (ON APPLICATION) OUR FULLY-ILLUSTRATED OATALOGUE WHICH WILL EXPLAIN TOTTE WANT. IF NOT. < WE SHALL BE PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU. ROBERT LAN-E mmgm "jiP: Hairdresser & Wigmaker, 0.. 3, DUKE-STREET, CARDIFF. Pompadour rringm. from I, each —
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AUGUSTINE J. STONE (Late STONE BROS.). iJtTlTBRAL FURNISHER & FUNERAL DIRECTOR. || Personal Supervision to All Orders. § Nat. Tel.: Cardiff, No. 704; Barry Docks, No. 37. I J'cet Office Tel. N. 612, Cardiff. Telegrams: STONE BROS., CARDIFF. STONE BROS., Barry Dockl. I g WORKING-ST., CARDIFF. And 101, HOLTON-BOAD. ÐARRY DOCKS. | J. MARSH & CO.. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, REMOVED, 8, FREDERICK-STREET, and 41, WESTBGURNE-PLACE, Price List on Application. Rational Tel. No. 0725. JONES AND SON. J UNDERTAKERS, I 212, CASTLE-ROAD, ROATH, I AND I 1, CHARLES-STREET, CARDIFP. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. ——" CARDIFF. 1 rjlHEATRE JJOYAL, QARDIFF. ^Lessee and Manager.Mr. ROBERT BEDFORD. LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON. JrIR. ARTHUR E. GODFREY AND COMPANY IN THE NEW DOMESTIC DRAMA, IN THE JAWS OF D EATH. NOTE.—The Theatre will be Closed after tthis week until August 3rd. Box Office at Theatre 10 to 5. Nat. Tel. 362. a!7270 RAND T HEATRE. Lessee & Manager, EDWARD QUIGLEY. TO-NIGHT. 7.30, QUASIMODO, SPECIAL TRAINED GOAT. Next Week: THE HAND OF IRON. Popular Summer Prices. e3015o25 Tis not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more-deserve it."—Addison. fJpHE CARDIFF EMPIRE. QUEEN-STREET. Uanaging Director OSWALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! "Exclusive Engagement, at Special Terms, of the PEERLESS A N D 0 w The Pre-eminent Talker on Modern Athletics. And a Marvellous Example of the Efficacy of his Own Celebrated System of Physical Culture. TINY ARNOLD. Tiny—Bat. Will Arr.us« Yotl i FLORENCE DEIGHTON, Anglo-American Soprano. CHARLES VINCENT, The Popular Comedian. Graceful! Charming! Clever! THE SISTERS TRENTANOVfy Trapeze Artistes. HARRY LAWSON, Comedian-an Eccentric Gentleman. Continental Speciality Artistes, THE 5 WHITELEYS, In Acrobatism, Wire-walking, and Musical F R Pot-Pourri. FRANK And MARIE HEMMING FREE, In a Little Bit of Nonsense. 1 The Nimblest Lady Alive, I LILY LANGTRY, ■A Bright, Sparkling Artiste. Hugely Welcome B. Always. Icyeles Stored Free of Cbarge. +J_?_ ° Performances Nightly. Early One be- ?? 7 o clock and 9; Late One between 9 8 11. All Artistes Appear at Each 13erformance. Box Office Open Daily (with ex- ephon °i Saturdays) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to ???? aturdavs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plan of Grand CIrcle. No BooJdng Fees. L18863 NEWPORT. THE NEWPORT EMPIRE, CHARLES-STREET. Managing Director OSWALD STOLL. T-night!-Minnie Cunningham, a Clever and Dainty Artiste. The Glenroy Troupe. The Three Ronaye. The Three Missouris. The American Bioscope. Marguerite Broadfoote. The Rayfords. Alix Lukos. The Original Royal Caledonian Boys, Orchestral and Con- cert Combination. L18864 SALES BY AUCTION, eWALIA STUD FARM, ST. LYTHANS, NEAR CARDIFF. ANNUAL SALE OF ¡HIGH CLASS HARNESS HORSES, SHOW COBS, AND PONIES. MR. JOSEPH STANFIELD has been favoured by the Proprietors with in- structions to OFFER for SALE by AUCTION, At The Farm, St. Lythans, near Cardiff, on SATURDAY, June 27th, 1903, at 2.30 o'clock p.m. sharp. Breaks will leave the Royal Hotel, St. Mary- street, Cardiff, at 1.30 o'clock p.m. Further Information, Catalogues, Orders to View, and for Trials can be obtained on application to Mr. Tom J. Mathias, at The Farm, St. Lythans; or to Mr. J. Stanfield, Auctioneer, Lion-chambers, 77, St Mary- etreef. C rdiff. a17140 HOTELS. LLANWRTYD WELLS. LLANWRTYD WELLS. NORTH- AMPTON HOUSE. PRIVATE APART. MENTS.-Large, Commodious Rooms. Most modern conveniences. Healthy situation. South aspect. Very moderate terms-Apply Mrs. MORGAN INGRAM. 24aani ¡; And ROUGH CIDER On Draught at the ROYAL HOTEL (Large Bar), CARDIFF. The above Ciders are the Best in the World. For Prices and Particulars apply GEO. M. SWAN and CO., Temple Gate, Bristol. Largest Cider Merchants in the World. el1462 JJI 1 P B WRITING. AM BRANCHES OF COPYING EXECUTED By Experienced Operator*. 1 WANCUN MAIL LIMITED. CARDIFF. PREPAID SCALE. Small Prepaid Advertisements are inserted !n the EVENING EXPRESS at the following rates:-  THREC SIX ??- TIMF.S. T1MM. S. P. B. D. S: D. 12 words or less 0 3 0 6 0 9 13 to 19 words. 0 5 0 10 1 3 20 to 26 words. 0 7 12 19 "word ? 0 2 0 4 0 6 words. COMBINED SCALE for Small Prepaid Adver- tisements in tho WESTERN MAIL" and EVEN- ING EXPRESS":— WORDS. ONCR. THRF. SIX TIMKS. TIMKS. S. D. S. D. 8. D. 12 or less 0 8 1 4 2 0 13 to 19 1 0 2 0 j 0 20 to 25 1 4 2 8 4 0 o 4 0 8 words In all cases the name and address are counted as part of the Advertisement. LOST AND FOUND. LOST, on Monday, June 22nd, 1903, between the Royal Exchange, Biaina, and Brynmawr Railway Station, a Gold Brooch, made of a £2 piece.—Anyone returning S,.me to Royal Exchange, Blaina, will be suitably rewarded. ell661 HOUSEKEEPERS, Ac. YOUSG Person seeks re-engagement Working House- keeper; well recommended; excellent reference from recent situation.—Miss Pritchard, Tyhuntybwleh, Cwmyoy, near Abergavenny. e2957o25 MEDICAL WANTED, two qualified Assistants; must be sober, f experienced, and reliable; Welshmen preferred; liberal salary; outdoor; dispenser kept.-Apply, stating age, experience, Dr. Gianville Morris, Nantgaredig. eo26 LOCUM, experienced, reliable, disengaged; usual terms.-Apply Cloughmore, Splott-avenue, Car- diff. e2969o25 DOMESTIC SERVANTS. WANTED, middle July, good General Servant, with f knowledge of plain cooking; good character indis- pensable.-Apply Mrs. Graham, Brynawel, Usk, Mon. ell641 HOUSEMAID, Waitress, and Kitchenmaid wanted for good lodging-house facing sea.-Miss Lear, Rad- ford House, Aberystwyth. e29S5o30 ANTED immediately, for Porthcawi, General Ser- f f vant; plain cooking.—Apply 271, Newport-road, Cardiff. C11665 OOD Ccok wanted for country I.cuse; baking; assis- Gt,,tac.3 given.—Mrs. Hibbert, Brynawel, Penyian, Cardiff. e2999o30 thoroughly capable and reliable Girl as House- A Parlourmaid required; good references essential.— Apply Mrs. Thomas, Velindre, Kidwelly. e2983o30 ITCHENMAID wants situation In gentleman's Kf&mily; where housekeeper kept preferred; aged 17. —V 79, Evening Express, Cardiff. e297!o26 XPERIENCED General; references; plain cooking; no washing; £ 15.—W 3, Western Mail, Cardiff. e3002o30 GENERAL wanted; no washing; good home.-Apply, Gby letter, Mrs. Orsman, Dinas Powis. e2938o29 COOK-General wanted; housemaid kept.—Apply to Mrs. Hughes, London House, Bridgend. e2940o25 UPERIOR, steady Housemaid; assist in care of chil- dren; references.—Apply, mornings 11, evenings 7, 16, St. Andrew's-cresoent, Cardiff. e23940. DISENGAGED.—Cooks, Parlourmaids, Housemaids, DKitchenmaid-? Chambermaids, StiUroom-maids, Barmaids.—Stock's Registry, Newport. e29520 WANTED, respectable Girl for housework, family two; comfortable home.—Apply 12, Bangor-road, Boath, Cardiff. 2968o29 SITUATION required-two friends, Cook, House-Par- lourmaid; Cardiff preferred; good references.— Address Maids, 219, Newport-road, Cardiff. e2924o27 WANTED,~Young" Girl to help In house and mind W baby.—Apply, after four o'clock, Mrs. Griffiths, 8, Werfa-street, Ninian-road, Cardiff. e2922o27 GENERAL wanted; 3 in family; wages, L15.-MTS. GGladwia, Ada.ro-strt, Bridgend. *e2908o27 W" ANTED immediately. House and Parlour Maid; f f also Plain Cook; permanent situation; references required.—Apply Mrs. Morgan Ingram, Northampton House, Llanwrtyd Wells. 1'2905027 ANTED, Daily Work, oook1n"cleaning, or wa-?h- ing.-R 42, -Byron-street, Roath, Cardiff. e2927o27 SITUATION required as superior Nurse, or Sewing- maid.—V 43, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2882o26 WANTED Immediately, a good Cook; two \'Y maids and boy kept.—Apply Mrs. Gibbs, 5, Marine-parade, Penarth. e2892o26 HOTEL SERVANTS. HOTEL Housekeeper wanted; willing to assist in bar jjL and with books; personal application preferred.— Apply City Arms Hotel, Hereford. e2979o26 WANTED, Manager for Bars; respectability and I" cash security essential.—Apply, by letter only, to Bernard, 3, Burlington-terrace, Cardiff. e2987o26 SMART and experienced Boy wanted as Billiard Marker; wages, 5s. weekly, with board and loog- ing.—Apply Manager, Royal Hotel, Cardiff. e2977o2C BARMAID wanted immediately; good references in- Bd4'rs sable.kpply Miss Chamberlain, Wyndham Hotel, Canton, Cardm. e2981o26 OOD General Sernnt wanted; &58ist in bar even- Gings.Ipply Railway Hotel, West Wharf, Car- diff. e3034o30 WANTED, situation as Waitress; thoroughly expe- wriericea commercial and coffee room.—Cameron Hotel, Swansea. e84026 BOY wanted Immediately, used to waiting.—Apply BC&uwu COnservative Club, Llandad-road, Car- diff. e2990o26 WANTED, Cook-General for Hotel; good references. W —Apply V 98, Evening Express, Cardiff. e294030  ANTED, domesticated Young I-ad3?tO l??li-ve bar I f and assist generally.—Apply, with references, Mrs. F. Maggs, Bose and Crown Hotel, Cardiff. e2947o25 HEAD Stillroom Maid (experienced) required; wages, HL25, laundry and all found.—Apply, with full par- ticulars of past experience, to Manageress, Royal Hotel, Cardiff. e2965025 HOUSEMAID, experienced, required; wages, Bi4, JLl laundry and all found.-Appiy, with full particu- lars, to Manageress, Royal Hotel, Cardiff. e2943o25 OUNG Lady wanted -at once as Assistant House- .L keeper and to relievo in bars; must be a good needlewoman and have knowledge of book-keeping; early riser.—Apply, with references, stating salary re- quired, Blennerhassett, Greyhound Hotel, Abergavenny. el1659 ANTED, good Kitchenmaid—Apply, with refe- W rence, to Proprietor, Lion Hotel, Rhayader. eo29 MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS WANTED at once, good Walling Masons for Aber- carn Gasworks; alto Bricklayers for Pontypool Union.—Apply, on works, to Foreman, or to LeadUcter Bros., Contractors, Crindau Steam Joinery Works, New- port, Mon C3005030 OUNG Man wanted; 358. per week and commission; JL regular work; splendid opening. Address Coropo Works, Farnworth, Bolton, Lanes. e29&0o30 ANTED immediately, Gardener, make himself Vy generally useful; single man preferred.—Apply Ship Hotel, Barry. elIB64 MAN and Wife wanted in Farmhouse; man to help JtLL milk, and wife working housekeeper; housemaid kept.-Akers, St. Fagan's. C11660 GROCERY.—Good all-round Assistant wanted; live Goiit.-W. J. Herbert, Llanhilleth. e2982026 R"E;P.Y.-Wauted, a sir art Young Man, with five or six years' experience.—John Evans and Co., Lrapers, G~^KOCERY.—^Wanted, smart Assistant.—Co-operative GsociLty, CwmtiUcry, Mon. e2960o25 G- AltDENEit seeks situation; life practical experience Gin gentlemen's gardens, lawn, and country; highest references.—Jones, 1, Hardwick-terrace, Chepstow. eo25 ART.—Wanted, Ladies and Gentlemen to colour Fine Art prints, postcards, at home; easily acquired.- Addressed envelope for particulars Art Company, 6, Great James-street, London, W.C. e2S64o29 GARDENER (head) or good single-handed; thoroughly understands routine of gardeneing.—Green, St. Allan, Cardiff. e2951o25 WANTED, garden work, by practical Gardener.- W Addreea 3, Marion-street, Splotiands, Cardiff. eo25 WVY ]~ANTED, good Haircutter and Shaver; also Im- prover.—Apply T. Thomas, 138, Station-road, LlaneUy. ell658 GROCERY and Provisions.—Wanted im?ie a?t?ly,?a Greliable Young Man as an Assistant; live out; personal application preferred.Alden, Pengam. e2956o29 GROCERY.—Wanted, a nrat-clasa Junior at (moe? Ggood solicitor; state salary (in or out), experience, and references.—Apply Adams and John, Nantymoel. e2907o27 GARDENER.—Wanted, a Gardener.-Apply, stating Gfu,lest particulars, to William Harris, 144, High- street, Merthyr. e2904027 LINO Operator wanted; Welsh indispensable.— t J Apply, stating wages, &c., Tarian Office, Aber- dare. e2931027 w ANTED, first-class Hairdresser and Shaver for VT new saloon about to be opened in St. Mary-street, Cardiff; good wages to competent -an.-Apply V 64, Exening Express, Cardiff. e2932o27 ANTED, respectable Lads to sell the Evening Exprea" nightly.—Apply to Manager, Evening Express OAee, Hleh-«treet, Newport. el0220 X7Cr ANTED, a couple of anum BOY$ to RMe BieyctM W and make tbem8el.. u&sW.-Apply Evening Express Office. Cardiff. 8ll203 SMART Messenger Boy wanted.—Apply Editor, Exprm," Cardiff. DALTONIA Insurance Soap Company, e6, Fore-street, J London, E.C., ensures earning JOa. W-kly.-WTne for cdreula. eUIU THE BEST METHOD OF SATISFYING A WANT IS TO INSERT A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THE "EVENING EXPRESS." FOR t SCALE OF CHARGES SEE BELOW. IN THE EVENING .EXPRESS." FOR SCALE OF CHARGES SEE BELOW. MISCELLANEOUS SITUATIONS. EXPERIENCED Man wanted, accustomed handling, Ebreaking cutting scrap iron, dismantling old machinery, &?.; constant employment for thoroughly sober, reliable, energetic man.—Apply V 44, Evening Exprs, Cardiff. e2889026 LANDOUGH Limestone Quarries.—Wanted, Quarry- jj men for raising limestone.—Apply at quarry. eo25 ROCEBY.—Improver wanted immediately.—Apply T. B. Lewis, Llanwrtyd Wells. e2874o26 CLERKS, MANAGERS, &c. WORKS Manager or Assistant Manager for four tin- plate mills; circle, black plates, Canada's teme- plates. Also Tin-house Superintendent, with thorough knowledge of circles and terne-plates. Also Man to superintend boys at circling machines and to work one himself.—Address Ystalyfera Iron Company (Limited), Swansea Valley. e294502 W ANTED, experienced Builders' Clerk for time- Tf keeping and assist in office; must be early riser. —Alban Richards, Contractor, Ystrad. ell663 WANTED, a corresponding Clerk, who can write wshorlhend, and use a typewriter, and has been used to engineering, ironmongery, or colliery stores. -V 49, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2900026  Weekly.—Persons wanted everywhere for address- ?? ing circulars.—Send addressed envelope for proposal Manager, 8B, Elm Lodge, Southall, Middlesex. e2914o27 WANTED, General Clerk; knowledge of book-keep- V ing.-Apply, by letter, Preece, Ironmonger, Porth. e2390026 WANTED, well-educated Youth as Pupil in Land Agent and Surveyor's Office; premium required. Apply V 95, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2989030 £2 10s. Weekly Easily Earned.—Evening or spare time employment offered to any persons able to write. For particulars send stamped addressed envelope to Roberts, Lawson, and Co. (E), Everilda, Torquay. eo27 UNIOR Clerk, with knowledge of shorthand.—Apply, li by letter, giving age and salary required, South Wales Glass Company, Newport. e2857025 TRAVELLERS, AGENTS. fl TRAVELLER, w!th .mdeniably good connections I amongst ?r o? ers and confectioners in South Wales, wanted to take up Popular Lines of well-known London House on small salary and commission.—Apply V 9V, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2S96o30 DRESSMAKERS, &c. DBPSSMAKING.—Wanted immediately, Improvers d and App.rllicœApp!y Misa Wa"sh, 83, Claude- road, Cardiff.. DRESSMAKER—good fit, style-takes Daily Engage- Dinent; mGderate.-V 96, Evening Express, Car- diff. 02988030 M ILLINERY.-Wanted immediately, experienced Young Lady for showroom; good saleswoman; Welsh.-Apply, full particulars, Hughes-Evans, Dowlais. e2854o25 PARTNERSHIP. W ANTED, a Partner to Join Auctioneers and Fur- niture Dealers, with £ 500 to EI,000 capital; con- fidential.-V 29, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2866o25 YOUNG Solicitor, public school man, honours June, JL 1902, requires Partnership or Managing Clerkship, with view thereto; capital.—V 59, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2915o27 APARTMENTS. COMFORTABLE Apartments; central; terms mode- r rate.-23, Dumfries-place, Cardiff. e2993030 PENARTH (Clive-place).—Pleasant Apartments for JL gentlemen.—V 68, Evening Express, Cardiff. eo29 WANTED, Board Lodgings for gentleman; neigh- ? bourhood of Cathedral-road or Roah Park (Ninian-road) preferred.-V 78, Evening Express, Car- diff. e2371025 WANTED, Furnished Bed and Sitting Boom, near town, for young lady; own piano.-V 72, Evening Express, Cardiff. 2946025 WANTED to Share, House with refined people, in good locality in Cardiff; references exchanged.- V 80, Evening Express, Cardiff. &2976025 APARTMENTS, 2 bedrooms and sitting-room, two Agants, for 3 weeks in July; Roath district.—No. 057, Keith and Co., 43, George-street, Fdinburg??..25 APARTMENTS—siAirig-roam  ana? Zbe?roomB—on A high ground; lovely views; piano; horse and trd-p.-Pow,road Oak, Ross. e2833027 ?ARMARTHENSHiEE.—To Let, from July 13th, two  Sitting-rooms, two Bedrooms (furnished); no atten- dance; near church and station; splendid views; fish- ing; no children.—Marlais House, Llangadock. e2910o27 i)(rELL-Fumished Apaitments, in the Mumbles, com- t y mandiag view of bay; close pier and station.- Mrs. Crabtree, 3, Southend Villas. e2381n3 TO let, Furnished Sitting and Bedroom, Clare-street; Tmod,ra te.-Clare-street Post Office, Cardiff. eo26 I LFRACOM-BE.-Grand Boarding Establishment; J. charming position on the level, with lawns facing sea; near beach, Capstone-parade; comfortable, sociable; good cooking; terms moderate.—A. E. Myatt, Pro- prietor. el1617 PREMISES. SSRS. S. HERN AND FERrW'E, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, SURVEYORS, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS. For list of Business Premises and Houses to be Let or Sold see Western Mail Daily. Printed Register free. Offices, 93, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. Established 1849. PLYMOUTH House, 123, Cathedral-road.—The above JL excellently appointed detached Residence to Let, containing 4 reception-rooms, 8 bedrooms, billiard-room, and every modern convenience; newly decorated; elec- tric light fitted throughout.-For full particulars and orders to view apply Mr. J. Stanfield, Hon-chambers, 77, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. e11672 PORTHCAWL.—Furnished Cottage 10 let for July and i ug!lt.-Aprly Lewis, Decorator. e3001o33 WANTED to rent, small House, with good garden, VV in the neighbourhood of Plasturton-gardens and Cathedral-road.—Send full particulars to V 85, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2978o26 HOIIDAYS.—To let, for month A,?,g"-Septembr, Hlarge Furnished House; close to railway-station, sea, and town; every convenience; lovely sea view; terms, four to five guineas.-2, Plymouth-road, Penarth. • C2936030 WANTED, homely Furnished Cottage, with garden, near Cardiff; moderate terms.—V 99, Evening Express, Cardiff. 2991o30 WELLING-Houses to Let, Dudley-place, Patnck- Dstreet.-Apply 113, Bute Docks, Cardiff. e2954o29 SHOP and House to Let, 104, Woodville-road; best position; suitable any business; grocery and pro- visions carried on for number of years.-Apply 11, Colum-road, Cardiff. e2029 TO be Let or Sold, 63, Claude-road; 6 bedrooms, 3 Tsitting-rooins; large heated conservatory; splendid condition; prompt tenant secures advantage of fittings, otherwise removed; rent, £ 40.—Apply G. Willie, as above. e2936o29 SMALL Shop, House; bakehouse, stable; low rent, without rates.-Apply 61, Topaz-street, Boath, Car- diff. e2937o29 TO Let, first-class Bakehouse; situated in splendid position for business; rent, £1 per month.-Apply Davies, Boot Exchange, Penrhiwceiber. «2967o25 TO Let, for month August, large plainly-furnished Thouse;-ternis very moderate.-Evans, 21, St. Mary- street, Monmouth. e2959o29 HOUSE, Claude-road, Sell, Let, or Let furnished; one or mmonths; 2 sitting, 4 bed rooms, kitchen, and scullery; xath (h. and c.); side entrance.-V 63, Evening Express, Cardin. e2929o27 GLANMORE, Langland Bay, abutting on sands.— GTo Let, furnished Detached Residence, containing 3 sitting-rooms, 5 bedrooms, bath; telephone fitted and aceteleyne gas laid on; very comfortably furnished.— Apply Tunbridge, Gower-street, Swansea. e2887o26 SOUTHERJliDOWN.-TO let, Furnished House, 3 reception, 6 bedrooms; good garden; stabling accommodation; moderate terms.—V 48, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2899o26 L ANGLAND, Mumbles.—To Let, furnished, for .Lj August, Detached Residence, known as West Cliff.-Apply F. E. Tunbridge, Auctioneer, Swansea. e2886o26 CHEPSTOW (High-street).-Best position in town.- Double-fronted Shop, Dwelling-house, Warehouse; first-class opportunity; very suitable for grocery or other business.—Jolliffe, High-street, Chepstow. e2863025 T ARGE Shop and Stores to Let, at Doci?;I?ruk?,? .?b, J? 113, Bute Docks, Cardiff. e2953o29 C OLWYN Bay.-Well-Furnished Houses, at moderate %_) rentals, and felected Apartments recommended free upon sending requirements.-John Mellor, Public Hall. 02895026 BERGAVENNY.—64, Frogmore-sireet, rent £ 65; Adouble-froated Shop and Dwelling-house; best position between G. Oliver and the India and China Tea Co.; suitable for chemist, hosier, jeweller, tobacconist, or any business except grocery.-H. J. Baggett, 18, Plasturton-avenue, Cardiff. e2898o28 rB Sale, 7, Cressy-road, Marlborough-road; 4 bed- rooms.-1, Cressy-road, Cardiff. e2847o25 W ESTON-super-Mare.-Comfoitably furnished, welf- W situated House to Let; any period; moderate rental.-Apply Morwood Cross, Weston-super-Mare. ell576 BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL. TO Grocers.—For Disposal, old-estabÜshed-Õroee!ÿ I TBusiness, in Ferndale, Rhondda Valley, with off- licence; good family trade; established 30 years.-Apply Evans, Grocer, Strand, Ferndale. e2962o29 SWANSEA.—Gents.' Mercery Business for Disposal, as going concern; double-fronted shop, in main tboroughfare.-M. K., Evening Express, Swansea. eo27 A good connected Coal Business for immediate Sale, Ain a busy district.—Apply for particulars V 41, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2877o26 ATTRACTIVE Butcher's Business; grand corner ?? positton, Bristol; faces three important main thoroughfares; returns about B100 weekly; former tenant 33 years; ingoing £ 375, or near offer; highly recom- mended.—Apply Tebbs, 76, Victoria-street, Bristol. BAKING, respectable suburb, Bristol; present tenant B16 years; eight sacks weekly, full price; every- thing 9250.-Apply Tebbs, Bristol. BUILDERS' Decorators', and Sanitary Engineers' BDusiness (old-established), situate in growing and flourishing small town few miles from Bristol; turnover averages about £6,000 per annum; price, as going con- cern, E450. Tebbs, Bristol. BUSINESSES FOR DISPOSAL CCOMMERCIAL Hotel and Restaurant, principal main J thoroughfare, Bristol; attractive premises; ingoing, furnished. £ 250.—Apply Tebbs, Bristol. I [EXCEPTIONALLY genuine Refreshment Business for EDispo,sal in Bristol; good living and money saved; this business is centrally situated, and always com- mands trade; ingoing only £ 120; highly recommended. —Apply to Tebbs, Bristol. NEWSAGENT'S, Stationery, Tobacconist's; respect- Nable sub, rb Bristol; taking about jM weekly; in- going £ 75; suit lady.-Apply Tebbs, Bristol. PLEASAXTL Y situated Refreshment Business, splen- _L did position best part Bristol; ingoing only £ 75; highly recommended.—Apply Tebbs. Bristol RESTAURANT and Confectionery, Somerset; attrac- ti?e premi"; handsome bar; confectionery shop, grill room; free for spirits, wines, and beers; long lease; returns 4-SD weekly; ingoing, everything 88 stands, £850. —Tebbs, Bristol. RESTAURANT and Dining-rooms, principal main R, thoroughfare, Bristol; easily-managed trade; suit anyone commencing in business, being easily worked; ingoing, as it stands, £ 200; this includes furniture.— Apply Tebbs, Victoria-street. Bristol. e2948o29 PUBLIC-HOUSES. TO Brewers and Maltsters.—Fully-licensed Freehold THouse for Sale, in Worcester; good neighbourhood; excellent trade done for many years; Excise returns shown; death of owner cause; market price.-Address Box M., Journal, Worcester. e2876o26 ATTRACTIVE and delightfully-situated Hotel; busy Amain thoroughfare, Bristol; profitable trade, about L30 weekly; large yard and commodious stabling; in- going, fully furnished, £ 700; £ 200 may remain.—Apply Tebbs, Valuer, 75, Victoria-street, Bristol. COUNTRY iiot?el, four miles from Bristol; doing large trade of £ 40 weekly; capable of doing much more in proper hands; free for wines and spirits; in- going £ 800; JE200 may remain.—Apply Tebbs, Bristol. COUNTRY Hotel (Somerset); doing profitable trade, J nearly R40 weekly; rent £ 45; exceptionally nice, comfortable home; garden and land if desired; ingoing, including part furniture, £900, or reasonable offer.- Apply to Tebbs, Bristol. "ITtREE Hotel, centrally situated, Bristol; close JC proximity to Assize Courts, banks, and other prin- cipal business centres; good genuine glass trade, average.. nearly £25 weekly; comfortable bar; roomy house; in going £ 550.—Apply to Tebbs, Valuer, Bristol. FIREE Hotel, situate pretty and charming town, Glou- T?BEE Hotel, situate pretty and charming town, Gtcu- the valuable fittings, furniture, and possession, £3,500: if desired £2,000 may remain; cash actually required Ll,BCC.-Apply Tebbs, Bristol. HANDSOME Spirit Vaults, best position in Bristol; tJANDSOME Spirit Vaults, best position in Bristol; Bristol; glass trade averages about £42 weekly; closed Sundays; ingoing 1,000 guineas; tied ales only.—Apply Tebbs, Bristol. DESPERATE Sacrifice through Domestic Matters.- DRespectable Fully-licensed House, neighbourhood of principal railway station, Bristol; handsome bar; com- fortable home; rent £25; returns about £12 weekly; in- going only £130, honestly worth £250; guaranteed genuine; bargain to early purchar.-Apply Tebbs, Valuer, Bristol. HOTEL, pleasantly situated in the healthy and re?p e? table resort of Clifton, Bristol; easily-man- aged trade, about L15 weekly, under indifferent manage- ment; present tenant eight years; ingoing, including part furniture, £ 350.—Apply Tebbs, Bristol. ROADSIDE Beerhouse, with Wine Li"noe, near Yate, Gloucmtershire; 3! acres land, garden; in- going £ 130.—Apply Tebbs, Bristol. SPIRIT Vaults, grand, open position, centre Bristol; near all the business establishments; all counter trade, about L15 weekly; closed Sundays; easily man- aged; suit ladies or young couple; ingoing £ 250.—Apply Tebbs, Bristol. Surr Beginners.—Corner Fully-licensed House, cen- trally situated, Bristol; nice, respectable position; pretty bar and comfortable dwelling; suit beginners admirably; ingoing only £ 150; wonderfully cheap; worth £ 250.—Apply Tebbs, Valuer, Bristol. SUITABLE Person, with ?150, can purchase Hotel Public in Clifton, Bristol; exceptional opportunity. —Apply to Tebbs, Bristol. SWINDON, Wiltshire.—Fully-licensed House in this flourishing town; doing sound trade; ingoing £ 250.— Apply Tebbs, Bristol. VILLAGE Beerhouse, situate It Banwell, Somerset; just suitable for a couple; fully furnished, £1$0.- Apply Tebbs, Bristol. e2948o29 M USIOAL. SPLENDID Musical Polyphone, warranted; bargain, £ 4.—Apply Lewis, Griffin Hotel, Peiitre, Rhondda Valley. e2991030 SMALL Harmonium; powerful tone; in good condi- tion; price 42s.-Criddle, Kingstone, Hereford. ec25 P~ IANOS, Pianos, Piajios.-S.. Heath and Senll' j. special offers in iron-framed Pianofortes, with all the latest modern improvements. A RUSTIC" Model; good walnut case; full com- JTX pass; cash, C15 15s. "EUROPEAN" Model; line wainat case; cheek J'j action, trichord, &c.; cash, L18 18s. A LEXANDER" Model; Ml mpa8ll; handsome J\_ marqueterie panel, &c.; cash, £ 23 12s. M. "TTANDSOME Pianoforte, In Loui" CMe; full me XI and compass; ch case and tooe; double owncea; cash, L25 4s. ""JLLCSIC Trades Association" Model; marvellous "H?TCSIC Traaes Atiaociation" Model; ElMTtUoua "T~vRAWING-Room Model"; a perfect iMtrument for j? touch, tone, and dqrabUity; cash, jM5 10*. ?[?7'N shall be ptejMd to arrange for any of these V |F instruments to be obtained on our improved H're System.—For twme, &c., call at B. J. Heath aa4 Sons', 76, Queen-street (corner of Charles-street), Cardiff. AIM Pontypridd. Penarth. and Port Talbot. elll88 DALE, Forty, and M.-s BpeeiaiiUex 1D full compaw, Diran framed Pianofoneø. "7~10LLEGB" Model; oub. ?M 161,; (clan A) Mtio ? walnutwood ctie* "|^tOLLEGE" Model: cash, CM M* (clan B) solid \? walnutwood case. "EDUCATIONAL" Model; CMh, m Wc; handsome Pi walnutyood cue. "TX NFLEX1BLE" Model; cash, £ 23 lCs.; full size, "T?FLRXiBLE" Mod?; caah. ?Z: ICa.: fnU eize, "■ JTL BONCLAD" Model; ea", L28; small upright grand oventran". "T ISZT" Model; cash, Q 13b.; ma?mtactet value; ?? overstru?S. "T7"aIKER" Model: -sh, t<x; a Ml upright concert grand ALL above Models fan be had on our Hire Purchase System for A small sum had om ear Hire PurchMe above specialities if seeking a good and reliable Piant & a moderate cost. DALE, Forty, and Co., Piano and or"n Merchants, DHig6-str"t and CABCE Arcade. CaTdiZ. 01052i P IANO, E15 15s., fn handsome walnut case, with t check action And panelled front; delivered free to any address, with option of exchange -n one month if not approved; grand value, and in perfect order.— Thompson and Shackell (Limited), Central Music Ware- house, 24, Queen-street, Cardiff. BECHSTElN Piano; returned from hire, but very i r little used, and in pnfect order; offered for -235 cash; listed at £ 60.—Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff. LANOS returned from hire, in great variety, at JL prices ranging from £ 12 to B25. including instru ments by most of the leading makers; full descriptive list free on application; easy terms arranged, or a special dfficount fo: cash.—Thompson and Shackell (Limited), 24, Queen-street, Cardiff; 32, Castle-street, Swansea. e9701 CARRIAGES, HARNESS, Ac. A good Pleasure Trap, also Gig, for Sale; no further Ause.V 75, Evening ExT)rem, Cardiff. e2%3o29 2 light Landaus, good condition, for Sale (cheap).- ? V 76, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2966oz9 F- FTEEN new Traps, some rubber-tyred, ten second- j' hand, cheap; also Business Carts, various kinds.— Carriage Works, Morgan-street, Pontypridd. e2961o29 ANDAT7, as new; Weight 94; colour blue, Inside cloth 1. and Morocco; rubber tyres; maker, Miles, Chel- tenham; price, Lloo.-V 46. Express, Cardiff. e2893026 R Sale, Conrad, 4-seated Steam Car, new last year, price LZOO; also 2-seated Locomobile Steam Car, price £ 100; both recently overhauled; trial by appointment.—Apply V 31, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2861025 HARNESS, Harness, Harness.—When wanting _tl reliable Harness and Saddlery, with best of work- manship and warranted hand-sewn, better value for money we defy. Testimonials and repeat orders from all parts. Pony size, £ 4 10s.; cob, £5 5s.; full size, f,5 10s. Gent's Riding Saddles fitted complete, £ 2 10s. We can supply every article in the trade. A trial order will convince you that our goods are in a class by them- selves. Post orders receive prompt attention. Send for illustrated price list free. Steward's, Harness and Bag Factory, Wood-street, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 3X1. Estab- lished over 35 years. ell574 OVER ICO new and second-hand Dogcarts, all varieties, Governess Cars, Gigs, Landaus, Broughams, Wagonettes, Ac. with and without rubber tyres, :t J. Norman's new Carriage Showrooms, 234, Cowbridge-road, Canton, Cardiff. el3760 EW four-wheel Dog-cart, with rubber tyres; second- hand Hansom, thoroughly done up, with 2in rubber I tyres; second-hand four-wheel Dog-cart, equal to new, with pole, bar, and shafts.-Lewis, Carriage Builder, Clare-street and Tudor-lane, Cardiff. eII059 HORSES, LIVE STOCK, Ac. HANDSOBIE Roan, five years, 14.3, fast; sure prize- Jn_ winner; open vet., &c.; pedigree; £ 50.—W 1, Evening Express, Cadiff. e2997030 SPORTING flia&CKET, Tennis, Golf, Fishing, and Shooting Goods. -Edwards, 64, Commercial-street, Newport. e3022nl N EW Rubber and Sports Depot; Cricket, Tennis, and Golf Requisites; best quality goods at reasonable prices.—McKee and Ellis, 10, Queen-street, Cardiff. Nat. Telephone, 0640. e11633 FARMS AND GARDENS. GARDEN Netting, Garden NatUng, Garden Netting.- GCord Netting, best quality for covenDf seed beds, fruit treee. fowl runs, ice., &o.; 18 square yards for 1a.- Qraiafer, 9, WorkUW-str-t. Card= ousp BICYCLES, &c. G ENT.'S Pneumatic; free wheel; good condition; X ?2 15s.; bargain.-59, Llandaff-road, Canton, Car- diff. e2976o29 A Lady's Singer Bicycle, fitted With Dunlop tyres and AW?st"vood rims, plating and enamelling in good condition; price E4 Ds.-Suttan and Co., 54, Commer- cial-street, Newport. A Gent.'s Bicycle, 26in. frame, Clincher tyres, joint- Alcsg rims, ?. roller chain, and new saddle fitted; I price £4.-Sutton and Co., 54, Commercial-st., Newport. A Lady's Rudge-Whitwortk Bicycle, Clincher tyres, Ahandle-bar and bra.ke fittings just replated, tyres and enamelling in good condition, fitted with new felt grips and Brooks' B28 saddle; price LS 15s.—Sutton and Co., 54, Commercial-street, Newport. A Quadrant light Roadster, 25in. frame, fixed gear, no Abrakes, roller chain, macb1De in excellent condition, tyres re-rubbered; lined red and gold; just been re- plated and re-enamelled; price EG 5s.—Sutton and Co., 54, Commercial-street, Newport. A-Ñ Eadie Road Racer, ?ta. frame, Dunlop tyrœ, ?L plated Westwood rims, ":n. roller chain, 84 gear, dropped handle-bar fitted, tyres perfect; price a 5s.— Sutton and Co., 54, Commercial-street, Newport. A Rover Road Racer, 24M frame, Warwick tyres, AWbAwoDd rims, fixed gur fitted, only had 3 months' wear; price £6 10s.-Sutton and Co., 54, Com- mercial-street, Newport. A Special Gent.'s Budge-WJnitworth, high frame, free wheel, 2 brakes, in perfect condition; 15-guinea machine; had one season's riding; accept jET 17s. 6d.— Sutton and Co. 54, Commercial-street, Newport. ell656 RACING Men well-known in South Wales, including the cream of the ridsrj, are now scoring heavily on the new Aero-Special Rudge-Whitworth Path Racer. This' machine is the finest racing bicycle of the year; weight, 181b. The following well-known riders are winning firsts in almost all their rwas:-C. E. Baker, Carmarthen (holder of the i-urfle and 5-mile South Wales Championships); M'Gregor, Carmarthen; Bert Howard, London; S. E. S. Baker, Cwmbran; Jack Griffiths, Car- marthen: Lewis, Llandilo; Howells, Pontyclun; T. Jenkins, Miskin; and Arthur Eddins, Pontypridd, Other riders are invited to send a list of their wins to the South Wales Depot, asking for full particular respecting the gold medal to be given away at the e:Yo of the season to the most successful rider in S01!t,; Wales. Riders of the Aero-Special should communicatc at once with the Manager, T. Gibbons Brooks, Rudge- Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. 811103 A Road Pacing Machin, fitted with low drop handle- bar, Dunlop tyrM, Wfstwood rims, and roller chain; price E4 lCs.—Eudge-AV hit worth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff.  Gcnt.'s RudgWhitwotth, 27:n. frame; suit tall A rider; fitted with Dun!bp tyres; good, strong, ser- viceable machine; fixed gear; price L5 los.-Budge-Whl"t- worth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-Street, Cardiff. A Gent.'s Special RudgL,itworth, 27in. frame; suit Atall rider; fitted with gearcase, Palmer tyres, and fixed gear; strong, serviceable machine; price £6 10s.— Budge-Whltworth (Ltd.), 1Q3, St. Mary-street. Cardiff.  Special Budge?Whit?'orth, 24in. frame and 26in. A wheels; free wheel and rim brake fitted; almost equal to new; price £ 7 log;—Sudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff]  1903 Standard Gent.'a dge-Whltworth, fitted with AfTee wheel and two ? brakes, 24in. frame and 26in. wheels; only had on#-month's riding; price £ 8 17s. ed.-Rudge-WhitwoMh (Ltd.). 108. St. Miry-street, Cardiff. A 1903 Standard Lady's Hi dge-Whitworth, fitted with free wheel and two Xiin brakes; only had one month's riding; price 6d.—Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street. Cardiff. Rudge-Whitworth PaU» nr, 24in. frame, 26in Awheels, plated rims, ?ed head; light and fast- 1902 machine; sLghtly 8ho..jJed; price ?11 7s. 6d — Rudge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 1A, St. Mary-street, Cardiff. A Gent.'s Rudg\Vhitwo Special Machine, medium- Asize frame, 1902 ma? e; fitted with free wheel and two brakes; perfectly n&tr but slightly shop-soiled; price £11 17s. 6d. ? f Gent.'s Special Rua?Whitworth 1902 Machine, Afitted with Hub two %)eed Gear; usual price ?17 17s., will accept £ 12 12a—jfcflge-Whitworth (Ltd.), 108, St. Mary-street, Cardiff.  Gent.'s Special g?u d hltworth 1902 Machine, Ashop-s .ed only fitted with free wheel and two brakes; 24in. frame and 26 wheels; beautifully lined with gold leaf; usual price d?B 15s., will accept E12 12s.- Rudge-WMtworth (Ltd.), ic? St. 3fary-str-t, Cardiff.  Lady's Special RUdge- Uttwortli? high frame, 1902 Amachine, but slighItly -liop-xWled; usual price .CM 15* wm "¡. tlZ 42.5.- WhUworih (Lt4.),. St. Mary-street, Cardia. T elll08 T ADIES' BiCYCles .-Spe | p bargains for cash in new, _Ju ,.b??Ebt'yjSh???p??J'Mcbin.e6—Ba)!laN, &9 9B., =L.d W&e?Taacuins, gold?Bned, for £ T 19s. 6d.; ditto, fitted with ?iree wheel, for ?8 8s.; Triumph, with free wheel and back pedal brake, Ell lis., for JS10 7s. 6d.; Royal Enfield, free wheel, cross frame, £ 15 15s., for 913 13s.; Wearwell, free wheel, La 15s.; Singer Modele de Luxe for £10 7s. 6d.-iNorton, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. AS usual, Pioneem lead the way; B.S.A. and Eadie Afttting;, free wbeel,% 2 brakes; buiH and finished in car uiatciMess style for 10 and 12 guinea*; no higher price; Morrow, Eadie, Perry freo wheels; Crabby and Bowden brakes, air tubes, outer covers at cut prises; plating and enamelling.—Parsons & Co., Tynycocd-place, Donald-street, and 48. Broadway, Roath. ell289 REPAIRS, if seat to Morris Bros., Cycle and Motor Works, Pontypridd, always give satisfaction. Over- haul, enamel, and rn-piate for 25s. If sent at once. Accessories to trade at wholesale factors' orices. el641 A Grand Mount—The BUey imperial Speed, Clincher AA won tyre-I weight 241b.; price £ 10, or 12 instal- ments of 20a.; send for datalogue. Agents wanted where unrepresented.—Apply Riley Cycle Company (Limited), Coventry. ell601 APOLOGY, Apology, Apology.—Messrs. Parry and ACO., Cycle Manufacturers, late of Mill-lane, now remored to new premises, Strand Buildings, Penarth- road, close to G.W.R. Station, desire to Apologise to their numerous friends and the general public for the delay lately experienced in the execution of many I orders, but ">re now in a position to attend to all orders and give prompt delivery. Siren Cycles built to order from 10 nuiaeas cash. New Departure, Morrow, Eadie's New CorO"oation Hub, or the Hub 2-speed Gear, fitted with care and despatch at moderate charges. Repairs, Stove Enamelling, Nickel -plating.-Note new address, Strand Buildings, Penarth-road, Cardiff. ell308 A Question.-Wby purchase disappointment at A-tiction-rooms or be led astray by alluring adver- tisements when you can suit both your pocket and desires by making a selection at Robert Bevan's well- known depot, who cordially invites inspection? Note the following:- BEVAN'S Special; fitted with free wheel, eoMter Bhub, plated rims, front rim brake; guara?teed for twelve months; L5 17s. 6d. BEVAN'S Standard, Xew Hudson; fitted with ball- Bbearing free wheel, front and back Bowden brakes, Dunlop tyres, plated rims; fully guaranteed for two years; P-11 10s., or monthly payments of 21s. BEVAN'S Diamond; fitted with free wheel, Bowden Brim brake on back and Crabbe on front wheels, plated rims, British tyres; JE7 7s., or 12 payments of 15s. BEVAN'S Rover; fitted with Rover frictionless free Bwlieel, Rover rim brakes, Dunlop tyre5; machine I beautifully lined in green and gold; E12 12s., or monthly payments of 24s. 6d. BEVAN has a great Dumber of second-hand Cycles, in Bgood condition, from LZ 10s.-Robert Bevan, 31, Castle-street, Cardiff. ell582  James Cycle, laay?s or cent's, Hyde free wheel. 2 A rim brakes or option b"k ped?Uins, hub brake, placed rims, I roller chain, for jElO 10s. cash. or 20s. monthly; 2 speed gear fitted 3Cs. extra; other Models at 12 and 15 guineas. Tliese cycios are built by a lirm of Z5 years, experience, and Loth racers and roadsters are famous on the path and road; free-wheeling and back- pedalling Lady's and Gent'a Tricycles a speciality.— Write to-day for 1903 catalogues and deferred payment order forms to the James CyUe Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. eII071 'AN Excelsior Cycle, by Bay Us* Thomas, Coventry, Alady's or gent's, Hyde tree wheel, 2 rim bmkes, plated rims, Clincher A-wou tyres, roller chain, hub brake optional; cash, L10 10s., or 21s. monthly,1 grand value. A Eureka Cycle, same makers, romplete with front rim brake, mudguards, steering lock, roller chain, for JM 8s. cash or 16s. 9td. monthly. This is the best working man's machine made, and is fully guaranteed.— Catalogues and order forms from the Excelsior Cycle Depot, 138, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel., 395. eII071  few sMp-soned and DwOnd-band lady's and gent's A Cycles for dispo&al at very low rates to clear; cash or monthly payments. Repairs executed to all makes of Cycles at lowest rates; largest stock of accessoriea kept in South Wales. Send your inquiries; prompt attention guaranteed—Address 138, Castle-road Cardiff. DOMESTIC ARTICLES. HE verdict of the public fe that for lightness in construction, elegance In design, comfort in riding, durability in use, and moderation in price, the Baby Carriages sold by Spencer, the Universal Provider for Babies, are not approached by any of his competitors. The Largest Stock in the United Kingdom to select from.-Send post-card for price list.—St. John's-square, Cardiff. eU012-4 HOME Employment.—Knitting Machines, latest J'L style, wonderfully easy; cash or hire; lessons free; distance no object; Est. 1871.-W. Griffiths, Machine Depot, 146, Windsor-road. Neath. ell232 MEDICAL REMEDIES. ARTIFICIAL Legs, Hsuft Eyes, Trusses, Leg Irona. ACrutches, Belts, Children's RubOOr Tru3ses, Elastic Stockings, &c.; repairs or re-covering done; lady atten- dant. Catalogue free.-Allen Pearoe, Charles-street (off Queen-street), Cardiff, and Bristol. el 1647 SUFFERERS from Brain Fag, Nervous Debility, Loes of Nerve Power induced by business worry or any other cause should try "Herculoids," the premier phos- phoric remedy; full course, 29. 9d., post paid.-Westem depot: Keraick and Son (Limited), Drug Stores, 85, Bridge-street, Cardiff. all567 MOTORS, MOTOR CYCLES. I "IT7ERNEBS, Excelsiors, Arieis, and other nrst-class I Motor Cycles always in stock. We undertake repairs of all kinds to any motor cycle. No firm in Wales has had more experience or can give better atten- tion and satisfaction to motor cyclists generally. Old machines taken in part payment. Special terms arranged whore ne-sary.-SutWa and Co., 54, Commercial-street, Newport. A6-h.p. genuine De Dion Populaire Motor-car for ?? S≤ perfectly new; j?st over from Paris; exhibi- tion car; magnificent hill-climber; faet, simple, and reliable; bucket sea.ts for 2; these cars are extremely difficult to obtain, there being such an enormous demand; trial runs by appointment.—Sutton and Co., 54, Commercial-streM, Newport. WERN.&R Motor Cycles are the most reliable for f f road riding", and touring cyclists are warned that motor cycles specially built with enormous and compli- cated engines and mechanism for exhibition and track racing are useless to the average rider. Werner Motor I Cycls are not built for track racing; they are built for road work only, and are the most simple, reliable, and durable motor cycles made. 2-h.p., E45; 2-h.p., £ 50; both machines always in stock.-Sutton and Co., Whole- sale Agents for South Wales, 54, Commercial-street, Newport. '11657 MINERVA latest pattern 2-h.p. Motor can be built I ?L to order, L45; will take good second-hand cycle in part exchange.—Norton's Cycle and Motor Depot, 126, Queen-street, Cardiff. ell650 NEW Hudson Mowr Cyc:e, genuine De Dion engine, NSprey carburetter, 2-horse power; Duniop motor tyres; weight 801b.; price f45 cash, cr monthly terms can be arranged.—Robert Bevan, 31, Castle-street, Car- diff. ell581 PIONEEB Motor-Cycles leaa the way; Pioneer, Kex, J. Minerva Eng'nes; p.ices from E40. We are makers of engines, parts and fittiags for cycles and can, try us for repairs.—Parsons, Tynycoed-place, Cardiff, e11284 YLIFFE and Sons, Daisy Motor and Cycle Works, ACardiff and Newport. Sole agents for genuine licensed De Dion Motor Cars: also Rex 3-h.p. Motor Cycles, with forecarriage; Kerry 2i Motor Cycle; best value in Wales. Repairs cione to any make car or motor cycle. Accumulators re-charged. Nat. Telephone B32. XCELSIOR Motor Cycles, world-famed for speed Eand hill climbing; winners of all the principal con- tests; hold world's records; the most reliable motor cycle made; in 2, 21, and 2i brako horse-power; spray or surface carburettor, valve lifter, rim brakes, and all latest improvements; prices from £45; comparison tests invited.—Catalogues And booklets from Excelsior Depot, 1J3, Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Tel.. 335. ellCTC C LEMEN,T-James's Motor Cycles, by James's Cycle Co.; weight about 701b., latest improvements; price with belt drive, £38, or chain drive with 2 speed gear, £ 42; other Modeis with special design frame, 2 h.p., £45, 2; h.p. ditto, £ 50. Lists on application.—The James Depot, 138. Castle-road, Cardiff. Nat. Telephone, 395. SEVERAL Motor Tricycles and Quadricycles for dis- posal; 2i and 3 h.p.; in nearly new condition; by Perry and Co. (Ltd.), Birmingham; excellent hill climbers; Bowden lifters, epare tanks, band brakes, trappier tyres, De Dion carburettors, celluloid accumu- lators; guaranteed in perfect working order; from £35 each; cost double; trial allowed to intending purchaser; great bargains; motor cartings and complete engines and spare parts in stock; plugs; volt-metres, valves, springs, washers, contact screws, and blades, &c., of all makes. Petrol, &c. Repairs executed. Any make Car or Cycle supplied at lowest prices.—Inquiries Motor Depot, 138. Castle-road. Cardiff Nat Telephone. 395. ell070 FURNITURE. ANTIQUE FUMILure, quantity of Old China, also Ase?eral Old Engravings and Oil Paintings to be sold; bargains.-Seei at 30, James-street, Weston-super- Mare. e2926o27 CI OME to Harris, in Newport Market, for Bedroom ? Suite, including full-size chest drawers, dressing table, washstand, large swing glass; three cane chairs, polished a nice mahogany or walnut colour; only 3 guineas. Harris gives a handsome set of toilet ware to purchaser of this lot.—Harris, in Newport Market. e11630 s UIISTA-NTIAL Dining-room Suite—large dining table, -walnut mirrcr, carpet or corK lino, 4yds. by 3yds., only 6i guineas the lot. To purchasers of this wonder- ful bargain Harris will give a handsome braes fender or massive set fire brasses.—Note: Harris's address is the Market-hall and Market-buildings, Newport. Caution: No agents. elJ630 EGAI' %Solid Oak Hail-stand, marble top, V chairs to match; long counters, tables, and tits ties.—2, Coburn-street, Cathays, Cardiff. 62842024 EVAN and Co.'s sDKAal bargwxw for casn.—C?rdiC, BSwarsea, Pontypridd. Newport, PontypooL BEVAN Mtd Co. for htcdtoa? wai?e ??ca?rpet% BL%ordered and ready for 1'y??. from 1?. nd. B- EVAN and Co. for grand patterns aad excellent Bvalue in Floorcloth and Linoleum. EVAX and Co. for Carpet* and Heanhrugs of evwy Bde?-cription at lowest prices. BEYAN acd Co. for massive Iron Bedsteads, San. JD piUars, from £1 11?. 6d. 1?E\'AN and Co. for splendid Head and Foot A.U-br- BBedsteads, from £4 4s. BEVAN and Co. for bait value in Wire-woven Mat- Btrwses, full-sized, trom 7s. Ud. B-EV AX and Co. for full-sized own FWber BBeds, ?ood linn ticks, from 22s. 6?. BEVAN and Co. for ha?dsomo Walnut Sideboar&, Bplate-,Iass backs, from &} 19s. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for immense selection Walnut and BoLher Overmantels, 5s. Ud. to 10 guineas. EVAN and Co. for special Bedroom Suite@, chest, JD giaM. marble stand, chairs, &c., L3 17s. 6d. BEVAN and Co., for grand value Satin Walnnt Bed- 'DEVAK and Co., for grand \aiue Satin Walnat Bed- EVAN and Co. for Chippendale and other Cabinets Band Sideboards; great variety. BEVAN and Co. for American Organs, every instru- Bment warranted 10 years, from £7 !7s. 6d. BEVAN and Co. for Pianofortes, full compass, hand- Bsome walnut cases, from L15 15s. EVAN and Co. for hMMtsoma Saddlebag guitm, Bg?-and pattems. from 8 to 16 guineas. BEVAN and Co. for the celebrated Empres* Piano, a Bmagnificent instrument, 28 riinem. BEVAN and Co. for really beautiful Suites in figured Bsa?, amd Co. for really beautiful Snitea in nsured EVAN and Co. for the King of all pi&nm; see it Bbefore buying elsewhere; 40 guineas. elœœ BEVAN and Co. (Ltd.), Largest Fumishen, Ca.-?iz, BSwansea, Pontypridd, Newport. and Pontypool. COAL FOR SALE. COALS per ton for cash on delivery.—Our Special Large at 21s. is noted for heat, durability, and cleanliness; Red Ash Large, 1tis.; Cobbles, 16s.; Range Coal, 15i1.; other qualities at proportionate prices; please send postcard.—Shields Bros., Crwys Coal Yard, R.R., Crwys Bridge Cardiff. Estd. 1875. •.11382 PARK Coal Co., agents for North's Red Ash Coals, 'r?AEK Coal Co.T?eentB for North's Bed Ash Coals, able and clean; Maesteg "Deep," double-screened and economical; Maesteg Deep Cobbles; Ocean Nuts for bakers. Nat. Tel.. 599. Established 1885.—D. Bevnon, Manager. en296 MISCELLANEOUS. MRS. Davies, 62, Bridge-street, Cardiff, glvee best prices for Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Left-off Clothing, Boots, Carpets; letters and postcards promptly attended to. e2956o29 IS your Watch Wrong? The best and cheapest ahof JL in Cardiff for the repair of watchee of every descriptiort (English or Foreign) is 38, Castle Arcadf (third shop from Castle-street), by James Keir (for tef years with Mr. Spiridion). Clocks and Music Boxes cleaned and repaired. MISCELLANEOUS SALES. SUN Blinds, every description, for shops, resiliences; estimates free; any distance.—Fred Morgan and Co., Cardiff, Manufacturers and Contractors, also of Tents, Flags, Tarpaulins, Horse, Car, and Rick Covers, Har- ness, Awningt, Oilskins, Sacks, Coalbags, Rope Netting. e11095 rpHE A B C of Bridge; new edition; Is. M post free. X —Stationery Bridge; new edition; Is. 2<1. post free. 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A RACE WITH RUIN.
A RACE WITH RUIN. By HEADON HILL, Author of "Guilty Gold," "The Queen of Night," "By a Hair's Breadth," "The Peril of the Prince," &c., &c. CHAPTER XXXIX. The Man Who Knew. I Having found a candle in the hall, Inspector Croal and Mr. Tidmarsh, allies now instead of rivals, lost no time in pursuing their vain quest for Nance Beauchamp in the upper floor of tjie Rook's Nest. In fact, there was no time to lose if they were to make good their own escape, for the worm-eaten old mansion was thoroughly ablaze, and no assistance for extinguishing it was at hand. Not till the flames broke over the tree-tops would the fire be observed from outside, and in that rural district some delay would occur before the first brigade could arrive. The detective opened door after door with- out result, and Billy woke the echoes of the deserted house with his powerful lungs, but to no purpose. It was not till they came to the little back room with the barred window over £ he kitchens that Croal gave signs of having made a discovery. Here he ran about like a foxhound in covert, poking and prying everywhere. The girl has been here!" he exclaimed. This is where they kept her, sure enough. The room has been recently occupied, though for some reason there has been an attempt to make it look as if it hadn't been. The waahstand has been cleaned up, but they've forgotten to tidy the toilet table. See, here's I a twist of hair-combings on the pincushion." "And there's bars to the window," suggested Tidmarsh. Exactly, my excellent amateur, and I want you to take particular notice of these I things, because all this evidence is in a fair way to be destroyed by fire in half an hour," said the inspector. "By George!" he added, "look at this, too! There's been shooting." And he pointed to the splin- tered door-post caused by Mother Fury's bullet when keeping Hooligan at bay. "Perhaps they've murdered the gal," wae Tidmarah's gloomy suggestion. "Very likely, and if they have, her blood will be on your head for not informing me of whnt you knew," was CroaTs not very com- I forting rejoinder. "But come along," he added, touched by the piteous expression on the bookmaker's hugeface, "the smoke's get- ting a bit too thick up here. It's time we were outside. Descending the servants' staircase, they went out, of the back door and round to the front of the house, where the flames were now in undisputed possession of the whole ground floor. Croal glanced at Hooligan's blackened corpse, lying where he had dragged it on the verge of the shrubbery, and was proposing to start off in search of assistance when he sud- denly gripped Tidmarsh by the arm and pulled him into the shadow of the trees. Pid-pad, pid-pad towards them along the drive could be heard the steps of some one running—not strongly, but with the feeble gait of one well-nigh spent by the exertion. In another moment old Moses Cohen appeared within the glare of the flames and ambled straight for the open hall-door, heedless of the furnace rioting within. Before he could enter Croal's hand fell lightly but firmly on his shoulder. "Why, what's this?" said the detective. "Blessed if it isn't the man in possession at Bremner's, whom I played doctor to the other day. What are you doing here. daddy?'' The old man looked up at him, not recogni- sing the "City merchant" who had bound up his bums a week ago. It was at once evident to the skilled tracker of crime that there was no sign of guilt in the aged face—only an overwhelming anxiety, amounting almost to frenzy. "Let me go in!" he besought. 411 must see if the Beautiful Miss is safe." "There isn't a living soul in the house. We have been through it from end to end," re- plied the inspector. "yeu tried that front bedroom over the dining-room?" quavered the old man. "Yes. And she was not there." "Ah, then heaven has been merciful, and she fled when I unlocked her door." "But why that front bedroom?" Croal asked with renewed interest. "I found traces of her in a little room at the back-9. room with a barred window. Oome, Mr. Cohen, you had better explain what you know of this matter and answer my question how you came to be mixed up in it. And before you begin, let me inform you that I am a police officer." "So much the better; there'll be work for you before the thing is finished," the ancient Jew responded with a harsh cackle of laughter. "If I can help you to put the shin- ing bracelets on the smooth white wrists of him who wrought all this trouble, I shall not fail yon. Ah!" he interrupted himself as his eyes fell on Hooligan's cindered body, "that evil-doer has gone to his judgment. Yet he. too, with all his sins, was a victim—sacrificed on the altar of a great scoundrel's sin." So Moses Coben told how he had feared that his son, Leopold Tannadyce, meant harm to the "Beautiful Miss," and how he had taken into his feeble hands the task of protecting the girl who had soothed and comforted him. On the day when the moneylender and Hooli- j gan had first gone down to the Rook's Neet he had travelled by the same train, being sus- picious of their motives, and had learned from the flyman who had driven them from Mitcham Station whither they were bound. On that occasion he had returned to Lon- don without going to the lonely mansion, but two days later an irresistible impulse seized him to go down again and ascertain if he was right in the conviction that the visit to thq secluded house covered some evil design against Miss Beauchamp. He had been prowling round the outhouses when he was seized by Hooligan at the house- keeper's instigation and thrust into the coal- shed, from which he had nearly succeeded in escaping through the roof when he was detected next morning. On being recognised by one of the hired ruffians who had abducted Nance, the idea had occurred to him of poe- ing as his son's confederate so as to gain his liberty and bring aid. In this he had been prevented, owing to Tannadyce's stringent orders that there should be no cominunication with the outside world; but he had been allowed the run of the place and had been a-ble eventually to set the pri- soner free by running up and unlocking the door amid the confusion caused by the signal for departure. "But what was the gist of it all? What was their game with the young lady?" Croal in- quired. "She was to be so compromised by her sup- posed willing flight with that wretcHed crea- ture that an honourable gentleman who loves her would cast her off," was the reply, accom- panied by a gesture towards the corpse. Ah. I begin to see daylight," said Croal. "That was why they moved her at the last moment to a room where there would have been no corroboration of her story that she was detained by force, eh?" "I gathered as much; also that some man was expected to come and kill Mr. Hooly as soon as they had left." said Cohen. "In the scandal that was to ensue, my miserable. son, knowing thatrthe girl was really jpure aad ua- j sullied, was to appear to champion her cause, and hoped to win her hand by so doing. If. however, she did not consent, the coloured woman was to put the blackest construction on her stay here. It was expected that the girl, hearing Mr. Hooly attacked by the mur- derer, would not attempt to escape from that room, but would be found on the premises when the alarm was raised." "But how about the locked door?" snapped Croal. "That would have given it away that she was a prisoner?" "Not so," Moses Cohen replied. "The wiles of these people were infinite. The key having been removed, the coloured woman was pre- pared to swear, if necessary, that it had been in Miss Beauchamp's possession—that she had locked the door for fear of the murderer, OIL the inside." "And where is this precious gang of rascals gone to?" "The two men are driving the carriage back to London, and the woman and I got out at Mitcham," the old man answered. "They be- lieved that I was about to return to town by train, but I hurried back to see if the Beauti- ful Miss had discovered and taken advantage of the unlocking of her door. The woman, I understood, was to return here later, pretend- ing to have been out for an evening's shop- ping." "What state was the person you call Hooly in when you left?" "Very drunk." replied Cohen. "They made him drunk on purpose, so that he should be unable to resist his assailant." "A nice sort of butcher's job you have missed," said Croal in a grim aside to the still trembling Tidmarsh. "1 was mad," groaned Tidmarsh. "I might have known that the Lord's vengeance was not to be worked off by the likes of me. There's the other one, too—him as fired the rocket—struck down by Providence." And, remembering that in the excitement of the fire he had forgotten to inform the detec- tive of Skinner's accident, he rectified the omission, describing the groom's confession of complicity with his master and the promise to make a clean breast of it." "By George, then we've got Leo Tannadyce in a ring-fence," exclaimed Croal. "Now you can atone for your previous errors by making yourself useful. The house is doomed, but we must make a"how of stopping the fire; eo cut along and rouse up some help. I'll wait here with Cohen, and welcome this interesting mulatto lady when she returns from her 'shopping-' expedition." Long before the nearest fire brigade rattled "up the drive. Mother Fury came round the bend, her string bag crammed with trivial purchases. The glow in the sky over the trees had caused her to hurry as soon as she passed through the gates, so that she was not wholly surprised on coming into view of the burning house. She jumped to the conclusion that Tidmarsh had been there and had set fire to the place to hide the traces of his revenge—or possibly as a means of attaining it. Her callous heart feI t no qualms for the innocent girl whom she believed to have been locked in the bedroom now belching tongues of fire. All she was concerned with was to weigh the pros and cons of this new develop- ment as regards its effect on the paymaster. If Nance Beauchamp had perished it would simplify her task of shedding a false light on the nature of the girl's stay at the Book's Nest; on the other hand, Tannadyce had given strict orders that no bodily harm was to befall the captive, and she feared he would not be pleased with this denouement. He had hinted that his object was to force Mise Beau- champ into a marriage with him, and a cal- cined bride would upset his calculations. The ye How hag walked into the circle of the glare and stood glaring curiously at the blad- ing pile. "I'd better go and telegraph for the engines." she muttered. "I must do whatevei would seem most natural at the inquiry." She turned away with that purpose, only to b- confronted by Inspector Croal, who had stepped into the bushes on her approach. "Good evening, madam," he said quietly. "Are you a resident in this house?" She took him, in his disreputable garb, for the author of the mischief-for the unknown who, in the phraseology of her late associates, was expected to "settle Hooly's hash." Her warped mind had an affinity for anything criminal, eo she answered civilly; enough: "Yes; I've been living here as caretaker. Do you know how it happened?" "I know to a tick. I was on the spot when it began. She was assured now that her conjecture was correct. "Tell me," she said with a wicked leer into the detective's face, "is the gentle- man dead?" "There he lies," replied Croal sternly, point- ing to the blackened thing at the verge of the coppice. "And it is my duty to inform you tha.t I am a police officer and that you are my prisoner." "Bah! What for?" cried Mother Fury impu- dently. But her ochreous skin took a green tinge in the dancing flame-light. "On a charge of forcible abduction first. which may resolve itself into murder," said Croal gravely. "When a conspiracy to com- pass the death of a man ends in that man's death it is murder in law." "You've got a goodish lot to prove," Mother Fury sneered. "And a goodish witness to do eo," was the quick retort. "Stand forth, Mr. Cohen." Then only, when the monkey-like figure of the old Jew came hopping from the shrub- bery into the glare of the flames. did that rutiiless heart quail. Beside himself with joy at the confusion of the persecutrix of his "Beautiful Miss." Moses capered like an aged gnome in the lurid light, mouthing and gib- bering inarticulate accusations, while Mother Fury held out her wrists in sullen despair for her handcuffs. For Moses Cohen was the man who knew. CHAPTER XL Before the Start. Fine and bright dawned the day for the decision of toe New Century Handicap at Sandown Park. On the whole, Mr. Leoiiold Tannadyce was, well pleased with himself as he sat at break- fast on the morning after his raid on Tom Barron's stables. In spite of the trainer's warnings, he and his companions had experienced no difficulty in conducting the occupant of Box No. 10 to Epsom town, where he was housed at a livery stable in charge of the sheriff's officer. After that, he and Bremner had returned to London by the last train, though not in the same compartment. At Waterloo, how- ever, the lawyer's clerk accosted him as he was getting into a cab. I beg pardon, sir, but I should be deeply grateful if you would let me have a line to Messrs. Nathan to say that I have given you satisfaction in managing the distraint to- night," had been Bremner's request. Certainly, my good fellow," Tannadyce had responded with his patronising air. penciling a scrawl on a leaf from hi- pocket- b.k. "And if you wouldn't mind putting in at word for me to have a day off to-morrow. I should dearly like to see the big race," Bremner had added meekly. "With Starlight left out of it," Tannadyce had laughed, and, elated by what he considered a good night's work. he had appended to his scrawl a request that the bearer might have a holiday as a reward for his intelligent conduct of the legal process entrusted to him. And now, as be poured a costly liqueur into his coffee and toyed with his devilled kidneys, there was but one crumpled roseleai in the great moneylender's heap. Skinner had not reported himself after his expedition to give the signal for the evacuation of the Rook's Nest. There was nothing that should have kept him in Surrey, for he had been epecially charged not to go near the scene of Tidmarsh's expected crime, and he should have reached his quarters at the mews over- night. (To be continued.)
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