BRIGG ELECTION. I Conservative Victory. Another Nail in the Government Coffin. The result of yesterday's polling in the Brigg Division of Lincolnshire was mads known to-day as follows -RICHARDSON Conservative majority 77 This is a gain of a seat to tbe Conservatives. Tho figures nt the two previous elections were as follows -1892. Wnddy Gj...... 4,448 Richardson C 4,021 Majority ... Waddy G 3,887 Richardson C 3,722 Majority... 165 organizers in the Division attributed the victory mainly to Mr. • Chamberlain's recant utterances on social questions and to the speeches and canvassing of numerous Ulster delegates. Our sporting correspendent telegraphs -The intelligence of Mr. Richardson's return , was received at Sandown Park this afternoon. L' 1 with marked satisfaction, Mr. Richardson having received the full support of the member of the newly formed Sporting League, the assistance of which undoubtedly turned the tide in his favour. RESTORATOR OB KING OF ALL KINGS, WHO IS COME, e. Without prejudice, Jv.

BRIGG ELECTION. I Conservative Victory. Another Nail in the Government Coffin. The result of yesterday's polling in the Brigg Division of Lincolnshire was made known to-day as follows -RICHARDSON Conservative majority 77 This is a gain of a seat to the Conservatives. The figures at the two previous elections were as follows -1892. Waddy G 4,448 Richardson C 4,021 Majority ... Waddy G 3,887 Richardson C 3,722 Majority... 165 organizers in the Division attributed the victory mainly to Mr. Chamberlain's recent utterances on social questions and to the speeches and canvassing of numerous Ulster delegates. Our sporting correspondent telegraphs -The intelligence of Mr. Richardson's return , was received at Sandown Park this afternoon. L'  with marked satisfaction, Mr. Richardson having received the full support of the members of the newly formed Sporting League, the assistance of which undoubtedly turned the tide in his favour. RESTORER OF KING OF ALL KINGS, WHO IS COME, e. Without prejudice, Jv.

BRIGG ELECTION. Conservative Victory. Another Nail in the Government Coffin. The result of yesterday's polling in the Brigg Division of Lincolnshire was made known to-day as followsRICHARDSON Conservative majority...... 77 This is a gain of a seat to the Conservatives. The figures at the two previous elections were as follows1892. Waddy G ...... 4,448 Richardson C 4,021Majority... Waddy G ...... 3,887 Richerdson C 3,722Majority ... 165 organizers in the Division attributed the victory mainly to Mr. Chamberlain's recent utterances on social questions and to the speeches and canvassing of numerous Ulster delegates. Our sporting correspondent telegraphsThe intelligence of Mr. Richardson's return was received at Sandown Park this afternoon with marked satisfaction, Mr. Richardson having received the full support of the members of the newly formed Sporting League, the assistance of which undoubtedly turned the tide in his favour. RESTORATOR OR KING OF ALL KINGS, WHO IS COME, c. Without prejudice, c.


Son Nobis Damine, Sic. N.B. Negligence or delay about £100,000 per day. 8ee Imperial Proclamation at Guildhall, or County Court Office, c., Exeter. Approved by Judge Tyrrell, as Lord High Chancellor of all the World, E.G.S., icc., the Lord Chief Justice, E.G.S. Lord Northernhay, acting Premier of all the World, E.U.S., c. Tho Port Admiral of Plymouth, E G.S., Ac. tho Earl of Barns-bury, Ac. Wiukleigh, B.U.8., Ac., for the Western Circuit, Ac. Also by Captain' Hodgson, E.G.8., Ac. Ditto Inspector Hamilton Ditto Barnsbury, Ac. Since no one can da-e oppose the Bible ot Imperial Proclamation, Ac. I might add to Memory's reference to Mr. Myers that that gentleman's residence was known as Lion House. I remtmber a story which used to be told about it many years ago to tbe effect that for a long period it remained untenanted, nnd no one appeared to kuow who the owner was, but that Mr. Myers took possession and lived on the premises without, of course, paying any rent, and speculation used to be rife when the tale was told as to what he would do in the event of the real proprietor turning up. There was, however, no foundation for the legend, for 1 happeu to be acquainted with one to wham Mr. Myers showed his title deeds, and whom ho assured he had the propsrty. Most, of my readers will remember that Mr. Myers had a son who was mentally afflicted, bnt quite harmless and inoffensive. He was a great pedestrian, and the gawio were accustomed to salute him, as he walked rapidly past in his long cloak, with fine day, Mr. Myers, to which the invariable reply was I haven't tasted it. It wiil perhaps bo a surprise to many who only saw him in tbe streets in his coarse gipsy attire to learn that l.e always dined in evening dress. • Telegrams from the far East report •that there will be a scarcity of rice in China. 'Not so in Exeter, for our own Harry Rica is more than ever in evidence, showing ns all tho latent laughter and bidden smiles that A burglary of a peculiarly daring and im pndent chaiacter was committed in High-street, Wandsworth, last night. The burglars obtained entrance to ths premises of Mr. Chambers, jeweller, and after forcing a couple of doors in a business-like manner nearly cleared the place of watches and jewellery. They then decamped with their booty, leaving behind them some high-class burglars' tools. The burgled premises are actually next door to the central divisional police station. Assaulting Plymouth Poiice. t Before the Plymouth magistrates this morning Robert Hutchins was charged with being disorderly and using profane and obsceno language in Newton - street. Charles Gilley was chatgei with obstructing the police and assaulting P.C.'s F armer and Westlake, and also with being drunk at ihe same place and time. Both prisoners were naval seamen, and on officer, in accordance with the general custom, gavethem both good characters.-P.C Pope stated that about 11.39 p.m. be arrestee Hutchings nnd the crowd jammed him sgainst the wall. After a time he got bis away to durance vile. Meantime P.C, had got hold of Gilley, who, however resisted with might and main. On lh prisoner violently kicked tbe constable about the lege, and also P.C. Westlake who came assis - wis fined 5 nnd Gilley 20s, The money was pzid. TO-DAY'S RAUiNG. SANDOWN PARK CLUB DECEMBER MEETING Run at 1.0 of 100 sovs. Two miles. Mr Archibald's 1 Mr Canon's Hibbert's Hutton Conyers Thirlwel! 3 Also ran-Athlumney Betting-6 to 5 gst Hutton Conyers, II to 8 Jason, 7 to I Athlumney, 100 to 8 Bowlegs o . Won cleverly by a length and a half a bad third. Run at ears.

Non Nobis Domine, c. N.B. Negligence or delay about £100,000 per day. See Imperial Proclamation at Guildhall, or County Court Office, c, Exeter. Approved by Judge Tyrrell, as Lord High Chancellor of all the World, E.G.S., c., the Lord Chief Justics, E.G.S. Lord Northernhay, acting Premier of all the World, E.G.S., c. The Port Admiral of Plymouth, E.G.S., c. the Earl of Barnsbury, c. Winkleigh, E.G.S., c., for the Western Circuit, c. Also by Captain Hodgson, E.G.S., c. Ditto Inspector Hamilton Ditto Barnsbury, c. Since no one can dare oppose the Bible of Imperial Proclamation, c. I might add to Memory's reference to Mr. Myers that that gentleman's residence was known as Lion House. I remember a story which used to be told about it many years ago to the effect that for a long period it remained untenanted, and no one appeared to know who the owner was, but that Mr. Myers took possession and lived on the premises without, of course, paying any rent, and speculation used to be rife when the tale was told as to what he would do in the event of the real proprietor turning up. There was, however, no foundation for the legend, for I happen to be acquainted with one to whom Mr. Myers showed his title deeds, and whom he assured he had the property. Most of my readers will remember that Mr. Myers had a son who was mentally afflicted, but quite harmless and inoffensive. He was a great pedestrian, and the gamion were accustomed to salute him, as he walked rapidly past in his long cloak, with fine day, Mr. Myers, to which the invariable reply was I haven't tasted it. It will perhaps be a surprise to many who only saw him in the streets in his coarse gipsy attire to learn that he always dined in evening dress. Telegrams from the far East report that there will be a scarcity of rice in China. Not so in Exeter, for our own Harry Rice is more than ever in evidence, showing us all the latent laughter and hidden smiles that A burglary of a peculiarly daring and impudent character was committed in Highstreet, Wands worth, last night. The burglars obtained entrance to the premises of Mr. Chambers, jeweller, and after forcing a couple of doors in a business-like manner nearly cleared the place of watches and jewellery. They then decamped with their booty, leaving behind them some highclass burglars' tools. The burgled premises are actually next door to the central divisional police station. Assaulting Plymouth Police. Before the Plymouth magistrates this morning Robert Hutchins was charged with being disorderly and using profane and obscene language in Newton street. Charles Gilley was charged with obstructing the police and assaulting P.C.'s Farmer and Westlake, and also with being drunk at ihe same place and time. Both prisoners were naval seamen, and an officer, in accordance with the general custom, gavethem both good characters.-P.C Pope stated that about 11.30 p.m. he arrestee Hutchings and the crowd jammed him against the wall. After a time he got his away to durance vile. Meantime P.C, had got hold of Gilley, who, however resisted with might and main. On the prisoner violently kicked the constable about the legs, and also P.C. Westlake who came assist was fined 5s and Gilley 20s, The money was paid. TO-DAY'S RACING. SANDOWN PARK CLUB DECEMBER MEETING Run at 1.0 of 100 sovs. Two miles. Mr Archibald's 1 Mr Canon's Hibbert's Hutton Conyers ......Thirlwell 3 Also ran-Athlumney Betting-6 to 5 agst Hutton Conyers, 11 to 8 Jason, 7 to 1 Athlumney, 100 to 8 Bowlegs o . Won cleverly by a length and a half a bad third. Run at sovs.


Two miles. Mr ICscott'sBt I Lord Chelsea's Lord Zetland 2 Mr Hunt's King of the Gipsies Bar ker 3 Also ran-Ulysses,? Grape Vine, Bonghal ne Sloivc.Maidenbead.Glowworm.The Wiaard, Esher, Chip. Betting-5 to 2 ngst St Anthony, Bi The Wizard, Bouchal-Na-Slieve, 8 to I Grape Vine, 100 to 12 King of the Gipsies, 100 to ft Lord Zetland o . Woo a bard race by throe length a length separated second aod page

Two miles. Mr I Scott's I Lord Chelsea's Lord Zetland 2 Mr Hunt's King of the Gipsies Barker 3 Also ran - Ulysses,? Grape Vine, Bonghan ne Sloane. Maidenhead. Glowworm. The Wizard, Esher, Chip. Betting 5 to 2 on St Anthony, By The Wizard, Bouchal-Na-Slieve, 8 to 1 Grape Vine, 100 to 12 King of the Gipsies, 100 to 1 Lord Zetland. Woo a hard race by three length a length separated second and page

Two miles. Mr Escott's St 1 Lord Chelsea's Lord Zetland 2 Mr Hunt's King of the Gipsies ......Barker 3 Also ran-Ulysses,? Grape Vine, Bonghal ne Sleive,Maidenbead,Glowworm,The Wizard, Esher, Chip. Betting-5 to 2 agst St. Anthony, to The Wizard, Bouchal-Na-Slieve, 8 to 1 Grape Vine, 100 to 12 King of the Gipsies, 100 to 8 Lord Zetland o . Won a hard race by shroc lengths a length separated second and page