(redtkr's telegram.) Washington, Saturday. It is announced here that the British Government Wednesday last formally notified Colonel Hay that England objected to take part in the proposed sealing conference if Russia and Japan were represented on the ground that they had locus s

which ensures PERFECT SAFETY. OVER 40 YEARS' UNIVERSAL USE WITHOUT A SINGLE ACCIDENT. SOLE PROPRIETORS : J. L. THOMAS & CO., London, Exeter, and Plymouth. SUNNY ISLAND TEA FOR THE WEST COUN-TREE. Specially Blended to suit the Waters the West of England. THE CREAM LABEL BLEND SUN

YESTERDAY. Tha supply of cattle, although fairly large, was not any means to that last yew. Still, till quality was highly satisfactory. Trade for some hours of the morning -was slow indeed, but -t brightened little towards noon. In very few cases ti».p prices asked obtained. mu

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THE NUMBER KILLED. (RBCTRR'B TEI BORAM.) St. Petersburg, Oct. 22. The " Government Messenger" to-day publishes report of the Commission appointed inquire into the loss of life in the disaster the Khooinsky Plain, near Moscow, the occasion of the Czar's Coronation. The total numb

At, Barnsley meetings were held on behalf of all the candidates last night, and the parties continue to work hard. The nomitiati<rns take place to-day. Mr. Herbert Gladstone, M.P.. spoke support of Mr. Duckworth last night in Middletoo, and Mr. Mitchell held a successful meeting

Exeter, for the Public Schools. Army Prelim. Exams., epecial advantages to backward or delicate boyn leaving home for the first time. Highest references. Individual attention. Home comforts combined with school disci- Phne. Athletics greatly encouraged. The house is well situate

Tcighmouth, one the beauty spots of Devonshire, all who are familiar with the county are aware, stands the mouth one of our prettiest rivers. The town itself, noted for its picturesque appearance, has late years developed into a favourite health resort and fashionable summer ren

SIR EDMUND POLE'S WELCOME SHUTE. PRESENTATION OF AN ADDRESS. The hearty reception accorded Sir Edmund and Lady Pole on Wednesday on their arrival to take over the Shute Estate must have been highly gratifying to them. For many years Shutc h:.s been the home the Pole family, and,

John Bailey, farmer, of l , was (ium- l, at. Petty Sis-ions vest-rday, for cutis.ng two « worked while iu until, state, at March 15, and Mi..tam Troeby, a labourer enip.oy, was summoned for working same. I*.C. Gilbert stAusl on the 111 qucvtioa, about j.jo p 111., he, iu consequ