Progress of Omdurman.
One of the most remarkable facts in con nection with the development of the Soudan is the extraordinary manner in which Omdurman has adopted European methods. The city now possesses not only markets and regular lines of caravans, but shops conducted upon the European fashion; bazaars which would do no discredit to one of the more civilised Indian cities; three cafes run on modern principles by enter prising Greeks ; and even a music ware house and concert-hall. There is now a regular ferry service between Omdurman and Khartoum, as well as a postal and telegraph system; while an enterprising Scotchman has sought permission to con tinue the tram-line that has hitherto carried material for the college, which is rapidly being completed, for passenger service.
At the Docks.
A starved and ragged lad wandered for hours about the London Docks in search of work. He had not taated food since -morning. , A vessel came into dock late in the day, and the cook, seeing the boy, invited him to warm himself and dry his rags at the galley fire. He then gave the boy a largo piece of pork upon a ship's biscuit, which is as hard as a boara, and the famished lad ran off to tell his mother (who Bold matches close by) of his good luck. In a short time he returned with the biscuit wrapped in paper, and said : ' Mother thanks you, sir, for the pork, and is much obliged to j r ou for the loan of the plate,' A dressmaker isn't in the best of health just because she seams well.
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE.
