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know that your life 19 safe is more enviable still. Now that M. Lebandy has returned, he has to settle the little ransom and free the two
WM. POWELL, LD.,
Being hat very little known in France, the nafortunate sailors Whore does glory come GENERAL DRAPERS, HIGH-CLASS DRESSMAKERS, AND
Burprise caused by the election of Cardinal Sarto as Pope was all the greator, and Parisians are very anxions lest His Holiness may not be friendly to Fran as a Republican nation. The best informed declare that not only will the new head of the Roman Catholic Church continue the policy of his predecessor Loo bat lie will do everything in his power to advise the clergy to sally to the Republic, and become on more friendly terms with the Quirinal. France, it is alleged, has nothing whataborer to fear from the election, but on the contrary, ourht to feel pleased. It a less
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Severer measures have been faken by the Prefect of Police in Paris as regards frey- burials. In future, no declaration will be acepted save from a person who has within the provions twelve months declared himself. s pauper at the District Ofos of Public Charity; in no casu is enchi relief to be gmatch nutil the Prefect has made onquiry into the efremstances of the person asking for it. The law up to the prosent was not sufficiently strict, and abuses wero indulged in by persons who could afford to pay. It was only necessary
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herself poor, seek the aid of two friends to act as witnesses, and the order for free burial was at once granted, The Municipa Budget could stand this abuse no louger- hence the now law, which has come into force, not a moment too soon sitker, as far as the genuine poor are concerned.
temporaries in the Ssared College, Chasepp Sarto possesses marked ability, toot, and personal attractiveness; he is simplicity it self, and dislikes every kind of show If naturally gentle, he is equally a strict and successful disciplinarian; strange to say, His Holiness does not know French. His career
A lion-tamer named Henri decided a few days ta exemplary; he is a noted administrator and first-class organiser, and being trained in go to treat the inbabitants of Roubaix 13 i sensational balloon scent. A specially-con- practical diosesan work is all the more in his structed car, in which the lion tamer and two favour. Pius X., who is GS years of age, Wronts, one from Paris and the other from. born of humble parents at the foot of the Al Robair, and two ferocious lions were accom- behind Venice, and started his clorical caroor as modated, was attached to the balloon.
Heari a simple country curate. He is above all a man
remained with the lious, while the other two of peace and truth, and while not 'anderrating dificulties abend, he firmly believes that those can be best overcome by approaching them in a conciliatory spirit. Time will prove whether he become a great Fope or not. He is purti. cularly anxious to make friends with everybody, UFFER RICHMOND and bring about reconciliation-a hepoful and
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Adelina Paiti (Baroness Cederstrom) bas given another great testimonial to the Apollo. Finno-player. She was so delighted with the instrument that was purchased by her last year
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men occupied seats on a higher platforms, The
animals were indifferent at first, settled them-
alves comfortably, and enjoyed the experimental But as the balloon ascended higher and trip. higher. the lions became more and more restless, and whined piteously. A sudden downward rush of gas early asphyxiated all present. A descont Wasat on e made, aud whas terra firma was renched the two animole ky motionless at the bottom of the car, while the lion tamer and his two friends were moro dead than alive. Restoratives were
quickly applied to all, and after an hour's bard work progress was reported. Asconts of this kind willjust again be allowed, for, though novel, it nearly ended in dimstor.
French Scientists are becoming more and
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To-morrow, Saturday, has been fixed for the trial of Madame Humbert and the three members of her notorious family, who will appear before the Seine Assize Court to answer a series of indictments, charging them with fraud and swindling. The coming event is causing great deal of excitement here, as well as in the provinces, for almost everyous is more or loss interested, in what may be rightly tormed tha
more conspicuons. Some very interesting LAMBERT & BUTLER'S greatest swindle of the century. All person observations have just been recorded, pointing having any infueace, whother jadgus, barristers,
out the love of different wild animals for the or Ministers, have been written to for admissive
sea. The polar bear for instance is the only tickets. So keen is the excitement that many TO. 2."MAGDALEN TERRACE," persons, including several well-known society one that takes to the sea, and that is quite jolly NMAGAZINE GAP.
ladies have returned expressly to town from when on board. All others have been fhout to the country and sea-side places, in order to violently resent a trip on water, and to stick Apply to
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endeavour to be prosept at the trial, which when sea-sick. Tigers suffer most of all they [73 Hongkong 1st, July, 1903.
promises to be exceptionally sensational. All become next to uncontrollable at the more sight interest practically lies in the villain of the of a vessel; so uncomfortable are they, that they TOMMODIOUS New Buildings in piece, Madame Husabert, the coatral figure, whine continually, rab their stomach with their that this second testimonial is eren strenger SEYMOUR ROAD, NR. 1, 3, 5 and 7., who cover looked in better health or in brighter Pawe, and shed tears during the whole rosugu.
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spirits, despite her six months' detaion in florses too are bad sailors, and so have been
known to die from seз-sickness. Oxon, on the HAVE A 1-LB, TIN OF FRONTIER MIXTURE SENT TO YOUR HOME. Suitable for
prison. Dress is all she troubles after; she has
contrary, are very good sailors; elephants, though Moderate."
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just succeeded in being allowed a new well and disliking the sea, are very amenable to medical feathers for her hat, as she wishes to appear as
treatment. Sea-sickness in
Most animals- The queen of smart as possible to-morrow.
elephants especially-is generally averted and windlers* will be defended by Maitre Laborieared by giving them a basketful of hot water, the eminent barrister who became so prominent containing nearly 4 pints of whisky and " ozs.
of quinine. TO. 13 KNUTSFORD TERRACE while acting as the advocate of Dreyfus.
Kowloon.
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-ocat intends to deal with the case in anything bat a kid-gloved manner: he will not xpare MENT AND AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 19th August, 1903. 19337 anyone, nor display the least besitation. It will be remembered that when arrested in TO LET
Madrid, Romain Dautignas, one of Mme. Hambert's brothers, threatened that on return- ing to this country he would "numake grout reputations, ruin the prestige of indeutini personages, and bring disgrace ou namies hitherto beyond reproach." The time has come "for the "family" to speak, and public opinion is curious to know what he has to say on that
The young "Sugar King," M. Jacques section of the 1st Regiment of Engianem, Lt.Colonel Bourdeaux, chief of the as well the Cabinet of the War Ollos, to confer with the Lebandy, fouring his popularity to be on wane, asumed the role of explorer, annexed the serial king," and carry out his intention West African coast from Cape Jaby to Cape The interview which was of a most friendig Bogedor, and proclaimed himself Emperor of character, and essentially business-like, resulted in an agreement being concluded by which M. Sahara a bold way of bidding for a realm. His Santos Dament will test his newest and largest Countrymen could not help smiling, and looked airship--Saates Damont No. 10-in prasenes of The aeronent will upon the whole business as a joke. Lobandy these officers, in order to convince them of its
res worth in war time.
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Hongkong, 23th August, 1999,
General André, Minister of War, ba
received a letter from M. Sanies. Dumant informing him that he is only too pleased to, place his services at the disposal of Franco, in case of war, with any country save the United States. To this, the General replied, warmly, congratulating the talented young Brazilian, and while thanking his for his generous offer, remarked that the steerable balloon might prove serviceable in casa of war. Having accepted M. Santos Damonte offer, the Minister has appointed Commandant Hirselister, in command. of the aerostatic
however, was in earnest, went to considerable cepa airship. and all the accessories in u
certain towns selected by the military authorities for the experiment. If this proves a success, the invasion of Germany wil be child's play in future. The Germaus perhaps may in even smarter: if so, what thee?
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A gratuitous service of lady.doctors is on the eye of being organised by the Governmost of Algeria for the Moslem women who decline to New bo medically attended by male physicians. Tho now lady dutors are to be supplied with suitable quarters, drugs, surgical instruments, and o good salary. The number of dispensaries for Moslem women is also to be increased; every princpal city is to possess one. Algoria has always bear a pet and spoilt colony.
expense in fitting out his expedition, enlisted a
A short distance from the score of sailors at Brest, who were given 250 special waggon. francs down, and promised 200 frames a proath frontier, he will unload the balloon, and with the bid of soldiers placed at his disposal, will as salary. At Las Palmas, ton of the sailorsinaiste it, and moko an attempt to fly over GODOWNS, A, B, C, D, in Russell Street. were embarked on board the Frasquita. Va arriving at Cope Inby, M. Lebandy distributed rifles and cartridges, as well as a certain amount of provisions, with orders to make for the capital of his empire Troja. The unex pected soos followed, two of the sailors were zaptured by Moorish brigande, who demanded a ransom of 5,000 francs. On hearing this, "His Majesty" Lt once organised a panitive expedition. More trouble, five of the ten sailors who were to goto Troja, not feeling safe, retraced their footsteps, and quickly returned discouraged to the Frasyaifa; the other five came to grief, being surrounded by Moorish brigands, two were captured, three others made good their escape: no slots were fired. One of the Bailors that escaped has returned to France and gave a grapblo deseription of the ridiculous and absurd expolition, which has ended in smoke: M.Lebandy, the sailor asserts, never cared to be present where there was any danger, though he urged his men to go ahead and be bravO. Thinking the comody had lasted long enough, the ship was brought back to Las Palmas, much against M. Lobauly's will, bat ho fully confessed that there was not much to be gained'.
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Despite denials, it is no secret that the health of 3 mo. Emma Calve is causing a great deal of anxiety to her numerons friends. Hier indisposi- tion, heart-affection which threatens her Efe, comes at a very unfortunate moment, when she was about to appear for the first time not as a namely at Orange, a large town in the Vanclase singer but an actress in the South of France, departement. The celebrated prima donna is actually in London, Apart from being affected- with her heart, which necessitates extreme care,
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