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The Northern Guardian. — 1893-02-21 (Hartlepool, Cleveland, England)

ANARCHIST'S AMUSING ADTENTURES.  THE ROMANCE OF ZO D'AXA.  The following remarkable story is sent to the Telegraph by its Paris correspondent :—" That amusing and adventurous Anarchist, called Zo d'Axa, is at last under lock and key in Sainte Pelagic Prison, awaiting trial for inflammatory articles contributed to his paper, the Enclehors, a journal in which society is periodically attacked with vigorous virulence. His rambles around Europe and his arrest in Jaffa are about to be recorded by himself, but an advance account of them can be given in a few lines. Zo d'Axa, whose real name is Galland, is the son of wellco-do parents who have been able to give him an income. He has, moreover, inherited money from an uncle also belonging to that bourgeois class which the Anarchists profess to hold in abhorrence. Out of his private fortune Zo d'Axa set up as a newspaper editor, and at the same time cultivated the muses as a poet of the Decadent school. Some months ago he was condemned b 3 default to eighteen months' imprisonment for inflammatory writing. When the sentence was being read out in court the Anarchist editor was making a tour round the world clad in a suit of green velvet, overtopped by a revolutionary wideawake. He was going musingly along a street in Jaffa last month, followed by a crowd of Syrian small boys, when he was stopped by a person acting as French Consul and told that he was wanted. The refugee protested, but six local policemen were ordered out for his escort, and he was imprisoned in a tent. The story runs that during the night a heavy shower of rain came on, which caused the easy-going and inefficient policemen to seek shelter in a house at some distance from their prisoner, whereupon the latter calmly left the tent, and applied successfully for hospitality to the English Consular representative. Next day the policemen took their prisoner by force from his retreat, bound him like a brindle, and carried him on board the Gironde for transfer to his native country. Zo d'Axa was at first treated as unceremoniously by his own countrymen as by the Syrian police, for they put him in irons and exhibited him as a murdererer. The Anarchist was regarded with curiosity by the passengers, and entered into his rble as a supposed assassin with apparent relish. It is recorded that an Englishman having asked him why he was in irons, the Revolutionist replied that it was because he had cut up an old woman into thirteen pieces. This statement, made in jest, caused consternation and indignation among the passengers, some of whom wanted to throw the Anatchist overboard. The captain of the Gironde, however, took pity on the prisoner, and towards the termination of the voyage home had him unshackled and placed in a comfortable berth. Zo d'Axa will soon appear before the Assize Court of Paris to answer for his abrupt departure from France while under sentence. He will be defended by Ravaehol's advocate."
The Northern Guardian. — 1893-11-21 (Hartlepool, Cleveland, England)

VIRGIN " AT THE THEATRE ROYAL.  This historic tragedy formed the first of a series of high-class plays to be produced this week at the above theatre by Mr Osmond Tearle and his celebrated company. It is some 16 months since this famous tragedian last honoured the Hartlepoola with a visit, but his bold, impassioned, and 'realistic interpretation of the works of the great play writers have won for him each reauwn that his return visit is quite an event in local history. There is something strangely attractive in this fine play of Sheridan Knowles. The audience is taken back to the time when ancient Rome was ruled by , the Decouvirs or the ten magistrates, b hose detestable regime eventually produced an iasurrection which led to the downfall of the oppressors. , Maeanlay, in his "Lays of Ancient Rome,' gives : spirited account of the same tragedy. Mr Teed.: was in fine form last night, and the part, of "Virginias" with which is name is so closely identified was taken with remarkable success. His powerfully-built form appeared to tine advantage, especially in the third and fourth acts when he wore the Roman toga or gown. Ihdeed, we do not remember ever seeing him to better advantage. His tender, affectionate words of comfort to his daughter, Virginia, prior to the fearful tragedy, and the hissing invective he launches against the caitiff Claudius, were samples of what lies within the scope of this fine tragedian. The part of •Virgicia was taken by Miss Laura Hansen with much • skill, the murder scene being especially effective. We admired the style of play of Mr F. 'Booth Conway, who takes the ear of kitties. Mr j. J. Gather was also good as Numitorius, the uncle of Virginia. The second important character, namely, Apples Claudius, the deceiver, was left in the able hands of Mr Fred. Scarth, who was supported by Mr Edwin Herrick, as Camas Claudius. [ The part of Dentatua, a friend of Virginias, was [ sustained by Mr William Lowe with much [ force and vigour. Miss Davies %Webster took the re,/e of Servia, the friend of Virginia. More than once during the evening were the principal performers called before the curtain anti loudly cheered, the appearance of Mr Tearle creating quite u furore id applause. It is safe to predict there will be full houses throughout the week. To-night Shakespeare's "Macbeth " Will he performed, and on Wednesday "hamlet" will be staged, Mr Osmond Tearle taking the title Ales. A CARD •  REVEREND JOSEPH HOLMES' ininroved Mexican Proseription, as diameered in the hot o a lands of Old Mexico, in a guaranteed rum to all shoes who quffer front exhausted vitatlty, nervous weakeewf, rptnal trouhler,. kidney diseaxe.. ;travel, 3Rd urinary complaints. To in roduce the Remedy into Englmat, the Mexican Prescription will be sent tr, zennine sufferer-, free of (4:urge upon receipt of a selbaktreesed stamped esselope. Only aMrelps—Josseph Holmes' Reuseely Co. Bleonitsbury Hamm a Bloomsbury Square, London, F.nalaraL Men inn t, is paper —4sl
The Northern Guardian. — 1893-01-19 (Hartlepool, Cleveland, England)

CHAPTER XLIV.  BANVI3I4S was quietly consigned to her grave in Hensabgreen. The murder of Gayoso was a mystery 'shish was never unravelled, and such measures were taken as led the world to believe that he died of disease of the heart. But in the pocket of the dress worn by Mrs. Danvers on that day, was found a curiously-fashioned instrument, resembling a tiny simetiar, knade of gold, which on examination pr.lved ip be a more tleadly and certain weapon of dose/notion than a battle-axe wielded by the strongest arm. Net many weeks after the funeral, itlso roaAed Leaden with her happy and triumphant husband. The estate was now hers beyond dispute, but OR learning the true history of the cousins, she settled on Madame Latude a handsome sum, and her sense justice could sot be satisfied without providing for Trevor in a liberal ironr,er Inntlity outrider:: to seeiMy-every rational want was secured to him for Life.  Mrs. Seyton and her daughter had already estabbogliesla flourisking business, but Madeline had fallen into' a state Of melancholy madres.s, which rendered it necessary to place her where she could be progerly taken care of. When Danvers became aware of this, he would not consent that she should be placed in an asylum; he caused a room in his father's house to be fitted up for her accommodation, and performed the penance he considered due to his wrongs against her, by watching over the vagAries f her wandering wind with a patience and tenderness which proved how noble was the nature which had so long strayed Isom the path of rectitude. And is there not "more joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, than over ninety and nine just men ? " For the few remaining months of her life all that the most devoted care could do to alleviate her settled melancholy, was dune by him. One bright dike+ in early autumn she was lad beside the little lad who had been the one joy of he* broken life. Three years rolled away, and tho venerable faller siiffiThoned to join the caravan of death, which gathers its passengers at every flitting moment of time. Serene and resigned, he had but one wish unfulfilled. _ .  His son had recovered his health and spirits; he had taken a stand amoug men which promised a brilliant future, but the darling wish that lay nearest the father's heart was not yet realised. Amy sat beside his couch, his son bent over hiss to eatth his last words. He held their hands clasped ii his own, and,a bright smile irradiated his features as be joined them together. Danvers earnestly regarded the bowed head; he whispered— " Shall it ever be, Amy P Can you trust me?" A faint pressure of the hand replied, and the dlying laps murmured— .' Thanks, my iduld—my daughter at last ! lam happy; I am now ready to go," and the released spirit sped away to the mansions of light.  -*
The Northern Guardian. — 1893-01-12 (Hartlepool, Cleveland, England)

DEBATING SOCIETY. First Debate, "Should there be a legal eight hours thy," on Thursday night, at 8 o'clock, in Messrs Rowe's Restaurant, Lynn Street. Please bring friends. Advt.  The three Moorish night guards charged with the murder of a British subject, Juan Trindad, were imprisoned yesterday by the Bashi of Tangier. The directors and auditors of the Mercantile Bank of Australia were brought before the Melbourne City Court yesterday and remanded until the arrival of Mr Mellidge from England.  The Quarantine Bill was yesterday passed by the Senate at Washington. The Bill makes it unlawful for any vessel to enter a United States port except in accordance with its provisions, under a penalty of 5,000d015.  In consequence of the favourable results accruing from the establishment of a commercial agency at Belgrade, the Italian Government has decided to create similar agencies at Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Christiania, Stockholm, Zurich, and Bucharest.  Mr Fforobin, principal of the Flomerton Training College, contradicts the statement that a decision has been arrived at to remove the college from London to Cavendish College, Cambridge. Mr Horobin also points out that there are already 80 students in the coliege, not 43.  The French authorities at Havre have decided to grant the extradition of Charles Wells, the Monte Carlo hero, on a number of charges of fraud. The police officers engaged in the case, namely, Inspectors Walter Dinnie and Charles Richards, will convey Wells to England in a few days. Mr George Grossmith is still on pleasure bent in America. He does not intend to return to this side until the early summer. He is at present in Canada, where his performances have been exceedingly well patronised, and his welcome in all the towns he has visited has been most cordial.  Lord and Lady Barnard are issuing invitations to a large number of representative people of Barnard Castle and neighbourhood to meet the Rev. Benjamin Waugh, of the National Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Children, at the Mechanics' Institute, Barnard Castle, at 3 p.m., on the 19th inst., with the object of forming a District Committee in that town.  Is it a base calumny or else an unpleasant sign of the times—the strange story of a great American millionaire whose daughter lately married a European prince? It is said that the careful father insisted on a clause being incorporated into the marriage settlement to the effect that in the case of a divorce the expenses of such proceedings should be defrayed according to the terms laid down in the document.  Certainly the United Kingdom Alliance ought to pay the flues inflicted at Clerkenwell Police Court yesterday upon half-a-dozen publicans for diluting their liquors. Rum, gin, and Scotch whisky had all been watered. The customers of these taverns, then, were rendered so much the nearer total abstinence by the adulteration; and if Bung were encouraged by the payment of his fines to pursue his watery way the temperance cause would soon !sake many indirect converts.  MR J. S.
The Northern Guardian. — 1893-09-25 (Hartlepool, Cleveland, England)

ALL 11161 ITS RF.BERVAD.I CATHERINE'S MISTAKE;  A SECRET FOR YEARS.  CILAPTER XXV. (Continued.) "Now, Mr. George, tell me candidly what you think of her," she said of the former, and not for the first time, either. "Welt, she does not resemble either you or any othei of the Warringtons whom I remember. Who is that man talking to her now?" ch, that is Count De Resimont ; we made 1:41 acquaihtance in Paris last year. A very handsome alas, is he not? I know very little about bim,earrep, that he is an intimate friend of the famous Dr. Creuse, j whom you have of course heard all about. Reappears to have plenty of money to spend, and no oat to spend it on save an only and much younger brother, whom he has not brought with him to-night. Shall I introduce you, Mr. Ingestre ? " He broke in abruptly : "Bertha Warrington, do you remember a creole fellow at Kingston, a desperate chum of mine—l mean ; of my poor brother's—he was known loz the name of ,Don Fernando. Do you remember him ?" "You mean that awful man who was hung for .attempting to murder you—Fernando, the son of the 'old Count do Fond ? I never saw the man; or, if I 'did, have entirely forgotten the circumstance. But I perfectly well remember his cold-blooded attempt on your life, and his being hung within a hour after; was so enraged at the frequent use of the stiletto upon the English by the Spanish creoles. The affair made a great commotion at the time, happening as it did so soon after the death of poor Edward Maxall, and while you were only convalescent. But why, pray, if I may ask, do you recall , the remembrance of that individual at this present time?" "Because if a dead man could come to life again, I I should say he has done so in the person of that on* yonder?' The baroness opened her eyes, and looked earnestly at the speaker's face. It was that of a man who had uttered nothing beyond a commonplace remark, " Ah, you mean the likeness between the two is am strong? That is extraordinary, as the count is a Frenchman by birth. One would not think so to look at him, either; he much more resembles the Spanish Creoles of Jamaica. A very handsome man, but rather peculiar-looking, is he not?" "Very peculiar, indeed," returned Ingestre abstractedly. For some time the garrulous Madame Bernstein chattered on about her guests; but again she reverted to the oft-repeated question—what did Mr. Ingestra think of her daughter ? There seemed something remarkable in this determined pertinacity, and while the good lady repeated her question, her eyes were fixed with an eager, anxious expression, on his face. What did he think of Lina? And then George Ross removed his intent gaze from the Count De Refitment, and turned it on the lady at his side, Una Von Bernstein. A very pretty little lady; rather precocious, I should fancy. My Cleland is only a couple of years younger, and she is a chid compared with her.' "Then you do not admire Lice?" cried madame, with a very disappointed look. "Oh, she is pretty enough, and will get some colour - if her down to Westwood. Kent
The Northern Guardian. — 1893-02-28 (Hartlepool, Cleveland, England)

ROYAL,WEST  HARTLEPOOL.  "YE BABES IN YE WOOD."  The boards of the above popular 1.,4ne of the drama are occupied during the present week by the grand pantomime "Ye Babes in ye Wood," words by Mr J. F. Doyle, and music by Mr R. E. Lawson. It may seem somewhat peculiar that a pantomime should be produced at so comparatively late a period of the year as the end of February, but it must be remembered that the Drury Lane pantomime runs right on to Easter, always to large audiences, and, therefore, where so excellent a production as the one under discussion is concerned the management of the Theatre Royal need offer no apologies to their audiences for introducing it. There was a very fnll audience when the curtain rose on the piece last night, and they welcomed the performers in the piece, the points, jokes, and songs, with the heartiest appreciation. Certainly the pantomime is one of the very best that has been seen in W'est Hartlepool for many a day, and it is not to be wandered at that it has met with the greatest sacceu wherever it has been witnessed. Of course the pantomime goes to a great extent on the lines of the quaint old nursery tale, which was perhaps told more perfectly by the author of the "Ingoldsby ,Legends" than by any writer either before or since. It is so well diversified, however, with capital songs, dances, comic business, jokes, and dialogue that it seems like an old friend in an entirely new dress, and hence never wearies or bores us from beginning to end. The company is of very much more than average quality all round, and it include, artists who are quite equal to any in the profession. Mr John Lawson, one of the most prominent of modern pantomime comedians, is given the role of Do Do Bill, the burglat, one of the nefarious pair who are charged with the murder of the innocent babes, and in his hands the part is made one of great drollery, the individual named being made a comical villain of the deepest dye. The sisters Lee are charming as the two uhfortuuate babes, while Mr F. Foreman as Baron Beetlebrow, their wicked uncle, is fierce and droll by turns. Robin Hood and his " merrie, merrie men" are introduced, and Miss Florrie Wood makes a pretty and clever Robin. Miss Amy Nevada is an excellent Will Scarlett, while Miss Tessie Tandean lends light and grace to the scene by her impersonation of Maid Marian. The two Velones, a couple of brilliant athletes, figure as Little John and Roberto respectively, and Mr P. Farman, as the Baroness, is an exceedingly funny better-half to the wicked Baron. The rest of the company are fully up to the mark, the variety entertainment given in scene 10 being carried on in splendid style by the Velones, the marvellous De Burgh, Professor Eccles, the strongest man on earth, and other equally capable artistee. Extremely tuneful minis is wedded to an admirable "book," and those, combined with really lovely scenery, including a transformation scene of surpassing beauty and richness, tend to mak* the production a thoroughly efficient one, which everybody whe enjoys a good laugh ought to witness.
The Northern Guardian. — 1893-09-20 (Hartlepool, Cleveland, England)

LAWYER ON LAWYERS. SOME QUAINT REMINISCENCES.  Alderman William Smith, of Sheffield, read a very interesting paper on " Lawyers" before the Literary and Philosophical Society of that town the other evening. In spite of popular ignorance and prejudice so long maintained, he contended that to no profession were the people of England :more largely indebted for the liberties they enjoyed than they were to the lawyers, who in the worst and darkest times had produced, on bar and bench, men who had nobly vindicated the supremacy of the laws, and, despite the ambition of despotic sovereigns, had defended the rights of the people and the prerogatives of the Crown. There WBS no room in the law for an idle man, and it was a long and toilsome journey before a man made his mark. Chief Justice Lord Kenyon spoke of Mr Justice Holroyd at 46 years of age as "a rising young man.' If, as Sterne wrote, "our Army swore terribly in Flanders," it was certainly the case that in George the Third's time gentlemen were in the habit of using bad language. Whea the usher came repeatedly for Lord Thurlow, the Lord Chancellor was hearing applications in his private room, and his answer to the message that the lords were waiting for his appearance to get to business was, "Damn the Lords." Lord Cockburn, a Scottish judge, who died in 1814, commented in his memorials upon the habit of swearing being "thought the right and mark of a gentleman," and mentioned Lord Braxfield, a Scottish judge, who damned a lady for bad play at whist, and afterwards apologised, saying he had mistaken her for his wife. A certain Scottish lady is said to bltve regretted that swearing was so common in society, but added, it certainly did brighten the conversation. Charles Abbott, the sou of a Canterbury barber, rose to be Chief Justice of the King's Bench, and was created Lord Tenterden. As he was dying he rose in bed, and with a motion of his hand as if dipping his hand in the inkstand, said, "Gentlemen of the jury, you are discharged," and almost immediately expired. The late Mr Justice Mauls, kindhearted, but of a somewhat grim and sardonic humour, when the bailiff brought a locked-up juryman's appeal for water, said, "Meat—it is sot me4t, —drink—and it certainly is not drink—yes, I think it may be allowed." The lecturer went on to give some quaint reminiscences of the Scotch judges, I one of Lord Cockburn, who in passing the death I sentence on a murderer, said, "And not only did . ye murder the man whereby he was bereaved of . his valuable life ; but ye did also push, or thrust, or pierce, or project, or propel the lethal weapon through the belly-band of his regimental breeches, which were the property of His Majesty." When Erskine was opening a civil action on behalf of a lady nam Tickell he began :—" Tickell the plain; tiff, my client, my Lord—"" Tickle her yersel', . Harry," said the Jaulge, " we're as well able as I. am."