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Foul Play Suspected. A LADY SECRETARY'S DEATH AT PIMLICO. Doctors Decline to Give a Certificate and Police are Called In and Make an Arrest. An inquest was opened at Ebury Bridge lloard-roem. Pimlico, on Tuesday afternoon, by Mr John Troutbeck, the Westminster coroner, An the body of Miss Edith Oliver Banister, Q,ged 27, lately employed as a secretary at the Sun Office, who died on Friday morning last, mder shocking circumstances, at her lodgings, -0, Claverton-street, Pimlico. A Brother's Evidence. Richard Bannister, a teacher at Pimlico Schools, identified the body as that of his sister, Who filled the position of secretary, and for the Past three weeks had been residing with him at 10, Claverton-street. Witness wus not aware that his sister was about to become a mother. She had complained of neuralgia, and once re- marked that she had fallen down an open coal grid, since when she had suffered from feverish symptoms. On Tuesday in last week the de- ceased asked witness to telegraph to a Mrs. Baker at Camden-town, asking her to come at .once. Witness did so, and saw Mrs. Baker on her arrival, when she at once went to the de- feased, who was in her bedroom. Witness went out at about two p.m., and returned at about three o'clock, and on his going to his sister's room he found her delirious. When he saw the serious condition of his sister he sent for Dr. Cass. When his sister asked him to send the telegram to Mrs. Baker he inquired who that person was, and the deceased said she bad met her one evening in a train coming from Camden-town, when she said she had a very good cure for neuralgia. A Landlady Called, Mrs. Mary Dowrick, landlady of No. 10 Claverton-street, said she was unaware of the deceased's condition. On Tuesday week Mrs. Baker saw the deceased in her bedroom, but witness was not present. On going to the bed- room after Mrs. Baker had gone away she observed a large quantity of blood upon the bedclothes. B. H. Jones, of Claverton-street, said he was It journalist. He had known the deceased, slightly for six or seven weeks she was engaged in the same office as himself. He hap- pened to be with Miss Banister when jlhe met with the accident alluded to by previous wit- nesses. It was about a quarter to six in the evening, exactly a fortnight ago. He met deceased on the office stairs as he was leav- JBg, and they walked up Wliitefriars-street together. Opposite the Fleet Printing Works there was a coal cart, and the men were on the Pavement. He cautioned the deceased to avoid the coal-hole, but while he turned round to tell the men they were doing an illegal thing, Miss Banister fell over the grating. She seamed to feel the shock of the fall very much, and witness accompanied her home in a 'bus. She was at the office next morning, when she told him that beyond a few bruises she was unhurt by the •aU. Witness knew nothing of the circum- stances of her death, or of her condition. Medical Testimony. Mr. William Cunningham Cass, surgeon, stated that he found deceased in a terribly ex- cited condition and delirious. He called the following day, and finding the deceased much better questioned her about the blood upon the sheets, but she stoutly denied that anything had happened. The next day, Thursday, the mother 1)f the deceased had come up from the country, *nd on her leaving the bedroom the deceased ■nfermed witness that she had had a miscarriage, tnd that a lady friend of hers, who understood everything about confinements, had taken the child away with her. She added," Whatever I tell you do not tell my mother or my brother." ■The case became so serious on Thursday night that witness called in a second doctor, but death occurred at seven o'clock on Friday morning. "itness declined to give a certificate. Mr. Thomas Bond, lecturer on forensic medi- cine at Westminster Hospital and pathologist to the Home Office, deposed that he had made a Postmortem examination of the body. The fall had nothing whatever to do with the miscar- riage. There were indications that the deceased had been subjected to forcible abortion, there being internal injuries of a character terrible beyond description. Death was due to haemor- rhage caused by the abortion. Can Speak if She Likes. Mrs. Baker, a middle-aged person of lady-like appearance, was in court, and the coroner told her that she could if she chose give evidence, but he cautioned her that whatever she said lnight be used against her. Mrs. Baker, who was much flurried, turned to some of the wit- nesses in the case, and asked them to advise her ^hat to do, but they took no notice of her. She told the coroner that she had no solicitor pr friends present, and did not know what to do In the matter. She was present at the time," she said, "but that was all." The inquiry was 'Ormally adjourned for a week. AN ARREST. At the conclusion of the hearing Mrs. Baker Was arrested by Inspector Adams and conveyed to an adjacent police-station, where she was charged with causing the death of deceased. Miss Banister is described by the landlady, Mrs. Oowrick, and by others who knew her as a sin- gularly beautiful girl-tall and of elegant figure, with H, profusion of auburn hair. BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES. Mary Ann Baker, married, described as dressmaker, of No. 68, Wrotham-road, Camden own, was charged at Westminster Police- jOQrt this morning with causing the death of dith Oliver Banister by unlawful operations at 10, Claverton-street, Pimlico. Prisoner was Present at the inquest on Miss Banister on nesday. but elected not to give evidence. • en subsequently arrested by Detective- RPector Church, who told her that should charge her with causing Miss *:ni*ter's death by procuring abortion, prisoner said, I did not do it, but I was pre- 4ent when it happened. I have known her as a f ± some time, and I am sorry I had to come -re to (la c, lvtr- about her death." serv*^ ^on, who appeared for prisoner, l-e- & his cross-examination, as there must be ttiand, and asked for bail. lsoner was remanded on bail.

NO FELONIOUS INTENT. But the Magistrates Thought Different and Sent Him to Prison. A.t V noon Borough Police-court this after- was ^eirer- J-, of 65, Blewitt-street, from w^th stealing three pairs of boots Commercial' i°ash aiul Co-'s shop 1" k'eck the t? Prisoner was seen to them rili. boots off a nail and put °<*t. The mMmgev (Mr. T. O. aPpriseri of the theft, and when he <mivt £ T6rth,? latter said that he was aJF boot* to try them on, and em- latter felonious intention. The the m statement he repeated before not but. unfortunately, lie does Sen+»v SeiS? aa llJiblemialied record, and he was 10 fourteen days' imprisonment.

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Another Engagement. -+-- MATABELES DEFEATED BY THE BRITISH. Commander Raafs Column Routes the Enemy with a Loss of One Man and Injury to Mr. Selous. A Renter's telegram from Cape Town this morning says :—Commander Raaf's column from Tuli, with the Bechuanaland police, en- countered the Matabele on the 2nd inst., and defeated them with heavy loss. The loss on the British side was one white killed and two wounded. Mr. F. C. Selous, the African ex- plorer, was slightly wounded, but was able to mount his horse again. A Reuter's telegram from Cape Town says :— Major Goold Adams has at length been able to forward a report of the operations of the column which he commands in conjunction with Com- mander Raaf. This column, which is com- posed of 300 men of the Bechuanaland police, with the garrison of Fort Tuli and 1,700 of the chief Khama's men, started from the Shashi River on the 15th of October, and under the guidance of Mr. Selous marched by a circuitous route in a north.westerly direction towards Buluwayo. By November 1 the column had arrived at a point two miles to the north- west of Impandini's kraal. The following day the force moved forward to a position about four miles to the north-east, in the direction of Buluwayo. Up to this date the column had had no fighting, but now, while it was on the march, a heavy attack was made by the Mata- bele. The enemy were in strong force. There were two large impis of them, and they chose a favourable moment, as the long line of horse- men and wagons was on the march, to swoop down on the rear portion of the wagon column. The British force was, however, well organised, and was always in a state of preparedness for an attack. Moreover, the native scouts had given warning that parties of the enemy were in the vicinity. The rear guard, which marched behind the wagon column, galloped up to the rescue, and at the same time a large body of troops who led columns detached and sent back. The action soon became general. Mr. Selous was in the thick of the fighting, and while gallantly defending the rearmost wagon was shot in the side. Happily the bullet glanced along his ribs, inflicting only a slight wound, which did not prevent the famous hunter from re-mounting his horse and discharging his ordinary active duties. The Matabele fire was erratic and ill- directed, while that of the British force was con- centrated and telling. The native contingent came in for the worst of the attack, but, re- inforced by the British troopers, they drove off the enemy, who eventually retreated after losing upward of 60 killed and many more wounded. Tho British loss was Corporal Mundy, Sergeant Darky, and four natives killed and Mr. Selous, Sergeants Robertson and Dempsey, and eight natives wounded. All the wounded are reported to be doing well. According to reports brought in by the Makalakas, Gambo, the son-in-law of Lobengula, commanded the Matabele impis in person. Major Goold-Adams states that he was intending to push on immediately to feel for the enemy. Khama's men behaved splendidly. Commander Raaf has forwarded to Mr. Rhodes, who is at Fort Victoria, an account of the engagement. He says that his column was attacked by two large impis on November 2 and defeated the Matabele, and he adds that Lobengula is now between two fires-that of Major Forbes and himself, Commander Raaf.

I DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE Receives Deputations and Addresses at Larne and Belfast. The Duke of Devonshire arrived in Larue harbour this morning, and was most cordially welcomed. The interior of the station was pro- fusely decorated, and banners and bunting were lavishly displayed outside. When the duke was recognised on board the Princess May the enthusiasm of the assembled crowd knew no bounds. The distinguished visitor was con- ducted by Captain M'Calmont and other mem- bers of the reception committee to the platform, carpeted with crimson cloth and was there introduced to Mr. Foster, chairman of the Larne Town Commissioners, and to Mr. Chaine Vince, president of the Unionist Club. These gentlemen presented an address of welcome, and his Grace made a suit- able reply. The members of the reception committees wore coloured ribbons, and the Unionist Club badges were worn by the majo- rity of the huge assembly. The Duke, in his remarks at Larne, referred to the action of the House of Lords in throwing out the Home Rule Bill, and said that while they were glad to find that the country sympathised with that action i he had no doubt that the Lords would have done their duty even though it would have involved more serious consequences. They might also rely upon the support of the Lords in the future as in the past. His Grace, on arrival in Belfast, was received by the Lord Mayor and several deputations, in. cluding one from the Ulster Liberal Unionist and Conservative Associations, and from the Convention League. The Lord Mayor formally welcomed the duke, who, with the duchess and Lord Annelley, who had accompanied him from England, drove to Redburn,the residence of Mr. R. Dunville, whose guests the party will be until Saturday.

BASE INGRATITUDE. Came to Newport as a Stowaway and Robbed His Shelterer. At Newport Police-court this morning (before the Mayor and other magistrates) James Clark, sailor, a native of New Jersey, was charged with stealing a silver lever watch, a silver chain, and an overcoat, belonging to Gwynne Harries, a fitter's appren- tice, living at 199, Commercial-road.—Prisoner and prosecutor had been lodging in the same house, and on two nights slept in the same room. On Monday morning prosecutor left his watch, chain, and coat in his bedroom, but when he returned they were gone. When arrested prisoner was wearing the overcoat, and admitted having sold the watch and guard to Mr. Spiri- dion, of Commercial-street, for 13s. 3d.—Pri- soner, who pleaded guilty, said he came from Bombay as a stowaway.It was stated that Mr. Harries, sen.. took pity upon the lad, and pro- vided him with a home Seitenood to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour.

COLON EL G UTHRI E S CIGAR. Mr. Labouchere on the Smoking Inci- dent at Penarth Police-court. Should ffiiij;<!r-vion smoke ? I mean, of course (says Truth), upon the bench. At Penarth they evidently think ?o. The Western Mail last week had the following :— Yesterday mnrniiisr, while occupying the chair on the PeuartJi bench, Colonel Guthrie puffed dense volumes of smoke from a weJi-chosen cigar. Some persons may think that, if the cigar was well chosen, the occasion was nec. I soarcely know what to say. Personally, I always smoke when at work. On the other hand, no English judge, so far as I know, lias hitherto sat upon the bench with a pipe in his mouth. If, however, our rural J.P.'s find tha,t tobacco tends to brighten their wits or allay their prejudices and pre- possessions. the interests of justice un- doubtedly require that smoking should be encouraged. But there is another aspect of the case. If the magistrates smoke may counsel and solicitors do the same ? If so, may the prisoner (an innocent n:au until convicted) also Smoke P -» .Mmmwanom

POLICE MAKE A MISTAKE. They Bring an Urisustained Charge Against a Newport Man. At Newport Borough Police-court this morn- ing a young man, named Martin White, a tailor, living" in Club-row, »»as summoned on remand for obtaining zC3 17s. from Mr. Alfred Wilding, of the Bon Marche, Stow-Iull, by means of false pretences. The man was received into cus- todv from the Cardiff police on Saturday after- aoon and was kept in custody until Monday, when he was remanded. The information was laid by a .Tew named Jacob Solby, of Glebe- street, but Chief-constable Sinclair now made i an application that White should be discharged, j inasmuch »s the charge co'.ild net be stsslalned. From tho evidence it cleaily proved that defendant obtaircc the noney from Mr. Wild- ju,r for work *fh:eB lie had dons himsc-lf. SJLK! the case was *ccor<ibi»iy dismissed. — The!: Magistrates' OlTk sai l tRe man ought nerer to have bc^» Wen into eu-tody, and he could bring action So.oy lor wrongful ici- nriatnnaoantl. I

Republicans Scoring. AMERICAN ELECTIONS FUR- NISH A SURPRISE. M'Kinley Returned With a Big Majority and Democrats Ousted all Along the Line. A Reuter's telegram from New York says ;— The results of the State elections which have now come in are almost complete. The most surprising result of all has been in New York State, where the Democrats have sustained a crushing defeat, the Repub- licans electing all the State, officials, and also securing a majority in the State Legislature, which last session was controlled by the Demo- crats with a large majority. Nationa issues played little or no part in the campaign. The dominant issue in all the portions of the state was the ring rule, and \he Republicans were greatly assisted by the organised efforts of the Independent Democrats. Mr. Isaac Maynard, Democratic candidate for the post of Judge of the Court of Appeal, against whom the Independent Democrats waged bitter and unrelenting war, was defeated by a surprising and overwhelming majority. He was accused by his opponents of having resorted to irregular practices in order to obtain for the Democrats the majority they secured in last year's senate, and as the Demo- crats already controlled the assembly and the Governor was also a Democrat the whole con- trol of the State Government was placed in their hands. Mr. Maynard was beaten by nearly 100,000 votes, falling enormously behind the rest of the Democratic ticket, which was defeated by an average, of about 15,000. In New York city the entire Tammany ticket was elected with majorities of from 67,000 to 68,000. Mr. M'Kinley has been elected Governor of Ohio by 60,000 votes. The campaign in that State was fought entirely on national issues. Mr. M'Kinley's friends think his decisive vic- tory assures him the Republican nomination for the Presidency in 1896. Mr. Grenhalge, Republican, has been returned as Governor of Massachusetts by a majority of 3 0.000. All the rest of the Republican ticke have been elected. The campaign was fought on National issues. The Republicans, as usual, carried all before them in Pennsylvania by a large majority of 100,000. In New Jersey the political com- plexion of the State has undergone a change, owing to local issues, the Republicans winning everything. The Democrats carried Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland as usual.

HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS Meet at Newport and Discuss River Questions. The monthly meeting of the Newport Harbour Commissioners was held at the office of the board, Dock-street, this morning. Mr. J. Lawrence (the chairman) presided, and there were also present:—Mr H. J. Davis, Mr. H. Jayne, Mr. J. C. Sanders, Mr. R. Gething, Mr. J. H. Carney, Mr. T. E. Watson, Mr. T. J. Beynon, Mr. M. Mordey, Mr. T. H. Mordey, Mr. J. W. Jones, Mr. M. Wheeler, Mr. A. R. Bear, Mr. T. Pugsley, Mr. T. Canning, Mr. G. Hoskins, and Mr. G. P. Colborne. The revenue for the month of October showed an increase ot £ 59 2s. 4d., but there was a decrease under other heads which gave rise to considerable discussion. Mr. T. H. MORDEY asked for an explanation of the slight increase in the hospital dues, which were not in proportion so well maintained as the harbour dues. The COLLECTOR (Captain S. G. Homfray) said the dues for the hospital were voluntary, and some shipowners declined to pay them and, in addition, there was the fact that the dues were the same for vessels of 750 tons and upwards. Mr. BEAR called attention to the loss which was being occasioned by the working of the gridiron. The commissioners, it seemed from the report, were paying more than £10 per month and only getting a revenue of something over z67 per month. Mr. MOSES said the gridiron had always been a loss. Mr. CANNING said he had long been of opinion that the gridiron was of no use at all, and he should be prepared to move that it be abolished. Instead of that, however, he would propose that it be an instruction to the harbour works com- mittee to invite tenders to lease the gridiron from year to year. Mr. J. W. JONES seconded. Mr. R. GETHING moved a direct, negative. It would be a lamentable thing to deprive small shipping of the facility which the gridiron now offered. Mr. H. JAYNE seconded. Mr. T. Pugsley and Mr. Moses supported Mr. Gething's view. After some discussion Mr. nln Canning expressed himself ready to withdraw his motion, and allow it simply to be an in- struction to the works committee to consider the matter. This course was allowed, and the motion was withdrawn. The question of the condition of the wharves on the river side came up for discussion upon a report of the harbour-master, stating that the footpaths along the right bank of the river were in a bad condition, and in many places were really dangerous. The Powell Duffryn Wharf was in a very serious condition. Mr. H. J. DAVIS said be had called upon the Powell Duffryn Company to put their wharf in repair, and if they, did not do it at once he sh onld take proceedings to enforce the cove- nan ts of the lease. Mr. T. E. WATSON said that wharf was the place par excellence on the river banks to ship coal in competition with the docks, but as the Alexandra Dock Company had by its nominees got that wharf and kept it idle, so that there should be no competition, it became a question whether the commissioners should not go to Parliament to acquire compulsory powers to purchase land for the purposes of public wharves. One or two members spoke in favour of such a step. Ivlr. XosEs thought they could not get the notices ready for the next session of Parlia- ment. Mr. WATSON said he would withdraw the matter for the present, with the understanding that it be considered by the Parliamentary com- mittee. This was agreed to.

RELICS OF BYEGONE DAYS. No Feasts Now but They Have Got the Plate. At a meeting of the Newport Harbour Commission this afternoon, Mr. Bear be- came inquisitive about a lot a valu- able plate, which he said belonged to the board and which formerly was used for the sumptuous banquets held in the board-room. Now that its use had gone he thought it might be disposed of.—Mr. Moses said 1.3 never recollected any banquets.—Mr. M. Mordey: Luncheons" Mr. Beard ought to have said.— Mr. Moses No, nor luncheons either.—Mr. Bear Then what was the plate used for ?—Mr. H. J. Davis Is it a fact that there is plate here?—Mr. Mordey said there was a lot of silver or silver-plated goods worth, he supposed, about £ 40. It ought now to be sold. It was stored away somewhere up in the roof, and at any rate the insurance on it might be saved.—The Clerk, being appealed to, said the goods were in- cluded in the effects scheduled for insurance. They- were cleaned regularly every month by the caretaker and his wife just as if they were to be used.—A Member: Better sell them be- fore all the silver is rubbed off.—Mr. Bear sug- gested that the whole let be placed on the table for the beard to inspect at the next meeting, as well as any eld port in the cellars.

LOST HIS APPEAL Judges Say Mr. Havelock Wilson Must Pay Up.. Mr. Hav^iook Wilson's appeal against a judg- frent and verdict for £ 200 in a, suit, against him »y Messrs. Allan Bros, for publishing, as general Sfational Amalgamated Sailors H Union, a libel respectieg their attitude towards their seamen in a strike at the begmrnag of the year was this morning dis- im: Missed with ocflts by the Master of the Rolls Imj Lords Justices LODes and Ksar

The Enquiry Begins. HARNESS AND CO. BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES. One Man Surrenders in Court and There are Further Arrests to be Made. The Central News says :—Mr. Harness and Dr. M'Cully, of Medical Battery m )riety, were arrested on Tuesday night on warrants granted at Marlborough-street at noon that day. The charge against them is one of conspiracy. Both' prisoners will be brought up at Marlborough street this afternoon. Before the Magistrates. Cornelius Bennett Harness, 47, who was described as the managing director of the Medical Battery Company (Limited), Oxford- street and of Heathside, Potters-bar, was charged on a warrant granted by Mr. Hannay for that he did unlawfully combine, conspire, confederate, and agree with J. Montgomery, M'Cally, and other persons by false pretences and fraudulent advertise- ments in newspapers and otherwise, to defraud and for that he did unlawfully conspire, com- bine, confederate, and agree with other persons to obtain by a false and fraudulent pretence the sum of Y,32 10s. and other sums of money from Jeremiah Brasyer with intent to defraud; and for that he did unlawfully conspire with ether persons to obtain the sum of X2 2s. from one Kate Wilcocks, the sum of L26 5s. from Frederick Theobald Burbage, and the sum of £2 2s. from one William Hiller- dine Manners, in each case with intent to defraud. James Montgomery M'Cully, 47, a physician, of Blandford Mansions, East-street, Marylebone, was charged with conspiring with Harness and other persons in the alleged offences. Mr. Thomas Terrell, barrister (in- structed by Messrs. Colyer and Colyer), appeared for Colonel Brasyer, Mr. Horace Avory. barrister, for Harness, and Mr. Willcins, solicitor, for M'Cully. Mr. Terrell, in opening the case for the pro- secution, said defendants would be charged with conspiring with other persons to defraud. He proposed then only to prove the arrest, and to ask for a remand, so that time might be given him to get his witnesses present. Mr. Avory said he was anxious to know who were the other persons that had been referred to. Mr. Terrell said it was as well that their names should not be at present made public. No warrants were issued for their arrest. Mr. Avory said he should be glad to know the names privately, as he wanted to show the bona fides of the defendants. Mr. Terrell then handed to Mr. Avery a piece of paper. Mr. Avory having looked at it said that Mr. Hollier, one of the persons against whom a, warrant had been granted, was present in court and willing' to surrender. Mr. Hollier then stood up in that part of the court set apart for witnesses, answered to his name when called, formally surrendered, and after being charged in the usual way entered the dock with the other defendants. Detective-sergeant Weatherhead, D Division, deposed that at about 9.30 on Tuesday night he went to the residence of Mr. Harness, Heath- side, Potter's Bar, and told him that he was a police officer, and that he held a warrant for his arrest. He read the warrant to him and defendant Har- ness replied, "All right, I was expecting this. You seel am not alarmed, I will go with you. This is only a plot to cause our company further indignation. I know all the names of the persons complaining in the warrants. I have civil proceedings now pending. I have never seen nor handled their money. I am only the chairman of the company. Someone will have to pay for placing me in this position." The prisoner was conveyed to the Tottenham Court- road Police station, where he was charged. He made no reply to the charge. Cross-examined: The house at Potter's Bar was where Mr. Harness resided with his family. Detective-sergeant Morgan said that at about half-past eight o'clock on Monday evening he arrested Mr. M'Cully at his residence, Bland- ford Mansions. He read the warrant produced to him, and Mr. M'Cully, in reply, said, I suppose this is Harness's affair." Witness replied Yes," and then Mr. M'Cully answered, I know no more about it than the man in the moon. I was only a paid servant-a profes- sional man-and had nothing whatever to do with any money." Mr. M'Cully was conveyed to the Tottenham Court-road Police-station, where he was- charged. He made no reply to the charge At about noon to-day (Wednesday) Hollier sur- rendered at the Marlborough-street Police-court, and when the warrant was read to him he made no reply. It was arranged by the legal gentle men engaged in the case that the sworn infor- mation in which the warrants were granted should not at present be read in open court, but that copies of them should be supplied to counsel. Mr. Avorv said that the case was the out- come of an attack by a certaiu newspaper upon a company of which Mr. Harness was the chair- man. Civil proceedings were pending in the matter, and he asked for bail for the defendants. Hollier was merely a servant of the company. Mr. Terrell said that if bail was allowed for Harness and M'Cully he trusted it would be substantial in amount. Mr. Hannay said he thought that, with regard to Harness and M'Cully, the bail ought to be substantial. The defendants would be remanded for a week, and Harness and M'Cully would have to find bail in two sureties of JE250 each, and Hollier in one surety of £100. A Winding-up Order. A winding-up petition came on (before Justice Vaughan Williams) this morning, brought by advertising agents against the Medical Battery Company. ,Counsel for the Battery Company said the creditors desired the matter to stand over, as compulsory liquidation would secure nothing to debenture holders.- Counsel for several creditors opposed any adjournment, de- manding most searching examination into the promotion of this company.—Justice Williams said he would deal with the case as soon as un- opposed petitions were disposed of.

THREE VESSELS COLLIDE. One is Sunk and the Others are Towed to Gravesend. A Lloyd's telegram says :—The Norwegian barque Indiana, from Soderhamn, with a cargo of firewood, and the steamer Volaate, of Hull, from Newport with coals, arrived at Gravesend this morning, and report having beenin collision off the Nore with the collier steamer Brighton, outward bound. The latter sank one and a halt miles below the Nore. The Indiana had her bowspit and jibboom carried away, and her stern damaged. She also lost her anchor, and is making water. The Volante's stern and bows were damaged, and the forehold is full of water. The Indiana proceeded for the Regent's Canal in tow. The Volante anchored off Gravesend.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. The Court of Governors Hold a Special Meeting at Cardiff. A special meeting of the court of governors of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire was held in the library of the college, Cardiff, at noon to-day. The meeting had been called to consider new statutes which have been rendered necessary in consequence of the new relations with the counties under the supplemental charter granted by her Majesty in August last in response to a request from the court of governors. These statutes, copies of which were circu- lated among the members, have already been considered by the council of the college, who recommended them for adoption by the court. In the absence of Lord Aberdare, who wrote ezpressing regret at inability to attend, the chair was taken by the Very Rev. Dean Vaughan. The statutes were considered at length, and ultimately approved after some alterations had been made, and the meeting concluded with votes of thanks to Principal Jones for his work in connection with the recent changes, and to Dean Vaughan for pre- siding.

No Foundation. The Brazilian Minister has communicated to Reuter's Agency an official telegram stating that there is no foundation for the report of the sinking of the Brazilian transport Rio de Janeiro bv the insurgent cruiger R$pqblica.

The Search for Scott. POLICE ARE REDOUBLING THEIR EFFORTS. Hope to Have Him by Monson's Side at the Coming Trial at Edinburgh. This afternoon the Scotland Yard authori- ties, in conjunction with the Scotch police, issued to every police-station throughout the kingdom a bill having reference to the wanted man Scott. The bill is headed by the word Murder" in large type, and goes on to say that there is wanted on a sheriff's warrant, for being concerned in the alleged murder of Windsor Dudley Cecil Hambrough, of Ardlamont, Argyllshire, on the 10 th 0: August, 1893, one Edward Sweeney, alias Edward Davis, alias Edward Scott, who is known in racing circles as Ted Davis or Long Ted." The description given of the "man wanted is to the following effect Age, about 30 years height, 5ft. lOin., and is of thin build and broad shouldered complexion, pale and inclined to be sallow the eyes are full, and of a. steel gray colour the cheekbones are high and the face long and thin; the chin is very sharply cut; his hair is dark and wavy, and he possesfes a flowing brown moustache. The man carries his shoulders well back, his head slightly forward, and suffers from asthma. He has a habit of putting his right hand to his side when coughing, and is at the present time in very delicate health. He dresses well and usually wears a low hard felt hat, The man is said to be a bookmaker or bookmaker's clerk, and recently resided in London at Suttherland. street, Pimlico. Any information regard- ing the whereabouts of this man is to be forwarded to Mr. James Fraser, chief- constable, Lochgilphead, Argyllshire, Scotland, or to any police-station in the United Kingdom. The bill is signed by Mr. Fraser, and is dated from the Constabulary Office, Lochgilphead.

BLAZE AT CADOXTON. A Building Destroyed and Horses Narrowly Escape. An outbreak of fire took place at au early hour this morning at Cadoxton-Barry. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday an engine house, belonging to Mr. David Love, the proprietor of the stone quarry near the Court, Cadoxton. was found to be ablaze, but Police-constable Wm. Phillips (355) and several others were quickly on the spot, and by their prompt efforts the conflagration was soon got under, but not before the building was destroyed and much damage done. Several valuable horses in a stable close by were saved with difficulty.

A LONDON TRAGEDY. I Threw a Lighted Lamp in a Quarrel and Caused Death. At Guy's Hospital on Tuesday an inquest was held on the body of Phcebe Grace Baker, aged eight, who died from burns inflicted by her mother under tragic circumstances. Mrs. Baker, aged 34, wife of a stableman, and mother of the deceased child, is at present under remand at Southwark Police-court. The father of the deceased, who was injured at the same time, and is suffering from extensive burns, is in Guy's Hospital, but is recovering. According to the evidence of Millicent Baker, aged ten years, her father and mother quarrelled late on Saturday night and the former struck the latter several times in the face with his open hand. Her mother then took up the lighted lamp and threw it at her father it fell to the floor and broke, and at the moment the deceased, who was dressed only in a night gown, ran into the room and tried to separate her father and mother. Her clothes and those of her father caught fire, and the mother at once caught up the child and ran to the sink, turned on the water, and extinguished the fiames.-The jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Mrs. Baker, with a recommendation to mercy.

Found in the Swansea Canal. This morning there was found floating in the Swansea Canal the body of a woman, who was taken out and conveyed to the mortuary, and though so far there is no certainty as to identity it is believed that the body will prove to be that of a woman named Prichard, alias Edwards, alias Thomas, who has been missed for some days.

Football. EASTERN TRIAL MATCH. WHITES V. STRIPES. The Eastern Trial Match, Whites v. Stripes, was played on the Penarth Ground this afternron. There were several changes in each team, and it was not until three-quarters of an hour after the advertised time that the game commenced. The following were the teams :-Whites: Back, C. Jay (Aber- gavenny) three-quarter backs, J. E. Elliott (Cardiff), W. Davies (Harlequins), N. W. Biggs (Cardiff), and H. Alexander (Penarth) half backs, Selwyn Biggs (Cardiff) and D. Bellamy (Harlequins), forwards, A. F. Hill (Cardiff), W. Davies (Cardiff), E. George (Pontypridd), A. Llewellin (Pontypridd). W. Phillips (Harlequins), G. Abbott (Harlequins), H. Packer (Newport), and G. Matthews Penarth). Stripes :Baek, Alun Morgan (Pontypridd) three- quarter backs, T. W. Pearson (Cardiff), D. Fitzgerald (Cardiff), W. Smithson (Cardiff), and F. H. Dauncey (Newport); half backs, G. W. Shepherd (Penarth) and H. Williams (Pontypridd) forwards, D. Evans (Penartb), W. Gibbs (Penarth), G. Morgan (Aberga- venny), A. Lewis (Cardiff), W. H. Smith (Cardiff), T. Murray (Pontypridd), S. Cravos (Cardiff), and J. Winstone (Pontymister). Referee Mr. Horace Lyne. Linesmen Messrs. A. J. Davies and T. Williams. Stripes, who were playing sixteen against fourteen, started, and Alexander returned into touch. Selwyn Biggs got away, and the Whites invaded. Pearson came away with a dribble to the centre, and the ball was kicked down to Jay, who returned well to half- way. The White forwards rushed, and a minor was obtained. Shepherd got the bail in the centre, but passed wildly, and Parker dribbled down to the Stripes 25, where Fitzgerald saved. Williams The 1 Stripes half got the ball, but held it too long, and from the ensuing serum, the Stripes obtained a free, for picking out of the scrimmage. N. Biggs received from a kick and ran well to the Stripes line, where Alun Morgan upset him. Play was under the Stripes goal when Davies, the 'Quins full back, dropped a coal and tricky goal. After the drop out, playing was rushed to the Whites's quarters, and Dauncey was attained from an excellent kick to touch at the Stripes' line. The ball was rushed down, but Wil- liams, the half, captured and passed out to Daunsey. Evry one of the backs hankled, and Pear- son, receiving last, ran finely and scored behind the 1 posts. Aluu Morgan took the kick, and placed a goal. Kicks were exchanged between James and Smithson, and the advantage rested with the Stripes. The Whites wheeled a scrum in fine style, but Dauncey secured and, running cross, gained some yards by a well-timed pgnt. Scrambling play. ensued, and Pearson was heartily cheered for beating Norman Biggs and kick- ing into touch at the Whites' 25. Norman Biggs and Elliott were the means of getting to the Stripes' goal where Fitzgerald saved with a punt, from which Davies made bis mark. Norman Biggs took the kick aud scored. ihe Stripes invaded, but the Whites's forwards, seven in number, beat the opposing nine, and burst through a scrum. The ball, however, went in touch, and only a few yaxds were gained. Shepherd got the ball out, but was grassed by Bellamy, Elliott got away well, but Alun Morgan brought him down, and Fitzgerald put in a punt. The stripes forwards were heeling out well, but Biggs and Bellamy were smarter than the oppos- ing 2>air, the former getting away with a tine dribble to the Stripes 25, where Alun Morgan saved finnely and punted to touch near half-way. A scram- bling rush enabled the Stripes to get to their opponets 25, where the ball was sent to half way and returned with a yards added by Morgan. Smith, in tlio Stripes' forwards, was playing in excellent fashion and frequently got away from the line out. Some hard scrums were fought out at half way, but Shep- herd, to whom the ,f £ rwards^ gave the ball, passed very wildly, wliites m. Half time was called with the score- Whites 2 goals (8 points) Stripes 1 goal (5 points) FINAL SCORE. Whites 2 goals Stripes .— 2 goals LONDON V. OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE. Played at Richmond. Half-time score :—London, two tries; University, ml.

_I Sentenced to Death. Emmanuel Hamer was sentenced to death at Manchester this morning for murdering an old woman named Tyrer at Salford on the 28th ult.

To-Day's Racing. i SPORTSMAN AND SPORTING LIPE AUTHENTIC PRICES. LEICESTER MEETING. HORSE. | RIDER. Sportsman. STAND PLATE. Santa Luna IT Loates 7 to 4 ag 7 to 4 ag NOVEMBER NURSERY. Clwyd. I Bradford 7 to 4 ag 1 15 to 8 ag OADBY PLATE. Greywell Rickaby 6 to 1 ag 1100 to 15 ag SELLING NURSERY. Galea Finlay. 1100 to 7 ag 100 to 7 ag BRADFORD HANDICAP. Svelto I G Brown 1100 to 15 ag 1180 to 15 ag HARBOROUGH PLATE. Sw't Aub'rn Dawson I 5 to 1 ag 5 to 1 ag

t LIVBRPOOL HUNT MEETING. HORSE. RIDER. Sportsman. Sj £ ifcn9 THREE YEAR OLD HURDLE RACE. Baccamt W Taylor. 10 to 1 ag 10 to 1 ag ABBEYSTEAD STEEPLECHASE. Red Rube. I Dollery, I 9 to 2 ag I 9 to 2ag SEFTON STEEPLECHASE. Why Not.. Nightingalll100 to 14 ag 1100 to 14 ag SOUTHPORT HURDLE PLATE. Smart I Oakley, I 11 to 2 on I 11 to 2 on NOVEMBER HURDLE HANDICAP. Golden Ring Mr Cullen.. 4 to lagl 4 to 1 ag VALENTINE STEEPLECHASE. WnHartngs W Ta.ylor. 11 to 10 on 11 to 10 on The above prices are identical with those published in the Eacind Calendar. «

I Leicester. Meeting. 1.30—The STAND SELLING PLATE of 2GO sovs, for three year olds and upwards; weight for age; allow- ances the winner to be sold for 50 sovs. One mile, straight. Mr S H Hyde's Santa Luna, 3yrs, 8st 51b, T Loates 1 Mr C Hibbert's Quarry, 2yrs, 8st 131b .M Cannon 2 Lord Durham's Barrow, 4yrs, 9st 21b Rickaby 3 Mr W G Stevens's Toy, 5yrs, 8st 41b .G Brown 0 Mr T Weldon's Lottie Collins, 3yrs, 8st 51b .Piatt 0 Mr Fryer's Martindale, 4yrs, 9st 71b Bradford 0 Mr J Neville-Cross's Tinkler, 3yrs, 8st 81b, Finlay 0 Winner trained by W Walters. Betting—7 to 4 agst Santa Luna, 9 to 4 agst Quarry, 9 to 2 agst Tinkler, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Lottie Collins made the running, being followed by Santa Luna and Martindale, in which order they ran for half the journey, where Martindale assumed the command from Quarry and Santa Luna, of whom the latter drew out at the distance, and won easily by a length and a half a length dividing the second and third. Martindale was fourth, Tinkler fifth, and Quarry last. The winner was bought in for 210gs. 2.0—The NOVEMBER NURSERY HANDICAP of 300 sovs, for two year olds; winners extra; the winner to be sold for 100 sovs. Five furlongs. Capt J G B Homfray's Clwyd, aged, 6st 111b Bradford 1 Mr T Stephens's Crawley, aged, 6st 131b Huxtable 2 Mr A J S Johnstone's Castle Loch, 6st, .E Hunt 3 Sir R Jardine's Furze Bush, aged, 6st 71b Kendal 0 Mr Straus's Rampant, aged, 7st 121b G Brown 0 Mr G Dawson's Hortensia, aged, 7st 111b T Loates 0 Mr Punch's Alfieri, aged. 7st 101b Wingfield 0 Lord Penrhyn's Horatio, aged, 7st 61b Cawte 0 Mr Brydges Willyams's Lady Bhoda, aged. 7st 61b I J Woodburn 0 Mr T Cannon's Poppyland, aged, 7st Allen 0 Mr W Taylor Sharpe's Semi-coin, aged, 8st 101b Gough 0 Mr A B Sadler's Tremor, aged, 6st 61b .H Toon 0 Winner trained by Braimes. Betting—7 to 4 agst Clwyd, 5 to 1 agst Castle Loch, 6 to 1 agst Hortensia, 10 to 1 each agst Alfieri, Horatio, and Poppyland, and 100 to 8 each agst Crawley, Furze Bush, Lady Rhoda, and Tremor. Hortensia cut out the work, being attended by Clwyd and Lady Rhoda, with Tremor and Poppyland lying next, in which order they ran to the foot of the hill, where Clwyd assumed the command from Crawley and Furzebush, of whom the favourite won by a length; a length and a half between the second and third. Poppyland was fourth, Castle Lorii fifth, Hortensia sixth, and Rampant lagt. 2,30-The OADBY PLATE (Welter Handicap) of 100 sovs; winners extra. One mile, on the Round Course. Lord Stanley's Greywell, aged, 9st 121b Rickaby 1 Mr J Thompson's Egyptian, 3yrs, list T Adams 2 Mr J Cannon's Glory Smitten, aged, lOst T Loates 3 Mr Eustace Loder's Overcast, 4yrs, list M Cannon 0 Mr T Phillips's Improver, 3yrs, lOst Mr J Phillips 0 Sir J Duke's Odd Mixture, 6yrs, 9st 71b .J Watts 0 Mr L Newcombe's Gambol, 3yrs, 9st 61b Bradford 0 Winner trained by Lambton. Betting-3 to 1 agst Overcast, 7 to 2 agst Glory Smitten, 4 to 1 each agst Odd Mixture and Egyptian, 6 to 1 agst Greywell, 8 to 1 agst Improver, and 10 to 1 agst Gambol. Greywell quickly drew out with a long lead, and making all the running, won by a length three parts of a length separated the second and third. Oda Mixture was fourth, Improver next, aud Gambol last. 3,0—A SELLING NURSERY HANDICAP of 103 sovs, for two year olds; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Five furlongs, straight. BaronM de Tuyll's Galea, 7st 101b Finlay 1 Mr T Cannon's Swift Runner, 8st 41b G Brown 2 Mr Hagger's Rimini, 7st 121b A Watts 3 Mr Humphrey's Totis, 8st 91b M Cannon 0 Mr E Barlow's Coryphene, 8st 41b P Chaloner 0 Mr G Moore's Bluestone II, 8st Lofthouse 0 Mr Sherling's Little Chris, 7st 111b Piatt 0 Mr Hobb's Miss Dorothy, 7st 101b Huxtable 0 Mr J Hartley's Phantom Star, 7st 101b .Maguire 0 Mr Jewitt's Wise Wish, 7st 101b C Gray 0 Mr J Cannon's Lushcote, 7st 81b T Loates 0 Mr W Johnstone's Siegfried, 7st 81b Allsopp 0 Mr J C Windover's Ccerulea. 7st 71b Mullen 0 Mr W Lewin's Waterman, 7st 71b H Toon 0 Mr W G Stevens's Desperado II, 7st 61b .Manser 0 Mr T Weldon's Lady Wickham, 7st 61b J Woodburn 0 Mr A M Cardwell's Eglmgton, 7st 41b Cawte 0 Mr W Collingwood's Anchor, 7st 41b Wall 0 Mr W E Elsey's Bucklaw, 7st 31b .Gough 0 Mr Gardner's Coldwell, 7st 21b .Bradford 0 Mr Chaddleworth's Bessie, 7st 31b O Madden 0 Winner trained by J Cannon. Betting-9 to 4 agst Coldwell, 5 to 1 agst Lushcote, 10 to 1 agst Lady Wickham, 100 to 8 each agst Rimini and Totis, 100 to 7 each agst Little Chris, Galea, and Desperado, and 20 to 1 agst any other. Rimini made play, being followed by Lushcote and Galea, with Totis next and Coldwell out of the course iirectly the flag fell. They ran in this order to the iistance, where Galea headed Swift Runner and Rimini, and won by a length and a half; a length livided the second and third. Ccerulea was fourth, Anchor fifth, Lushcote sixth, Siegfried seventh, Wise Wish eighth, and Totis last. 3.30-The BRADFORD HANDICAP of 103 sovs winners extra. Five furlongs. Count Ch. Kinsky's Svetio, 3yrs, 7st 101b G Brown 1 Mr A Cristo's Coelus, 4yrs, Bst T Loates 2 Mr C A Smith-Ryland's' Oof, 3yrs, 7st Huxtable 3 Sir R Jardine's Jolly Monk, 4trs, 8st 121b.Allsopp 0 Mr W G Stevens's Bold Hermit, 4yrs, 7fet 41b Bradford 0 Mr James Hartley's Cfepucin, 5yrs, 7st I21b Mullen 0 Mr B Robson's Irish Air, 4yrs, 7st lllb Finlay 0 Mr W E Oakeley's Centurion, 3yrs, 7st 131b.Wall 0 Winner trained by J-Cannon. Betting-2 to I agst Coelus, 3 to 1 agst Irish Car, 100 to 15 agst Svetio, 8 to 1 each agst Jolly Monk and Bold Hermit, and 10 to 1 each Ceutnrion, Capucin, Mid Oof. Won by a short head bad third. t.O—The HARBOROUGH PLATE of 100 sovs, for two year olds and upwards; weight for age winners extra allowances. Six furlongs. Mr T Desmond's Sweet Auburn, 2yrs, 8st 71h Dawson 1 Mr A M Singer's Sally Brass II., 3yrs, lOst 41b T Loates 2 Mr W G Ssevens's Tudor, 5yrs, llst.M Coanon 3 Mr T H Cardwell's Panama, 2yrs, 7st 101b Bradford 0 Winner trained privately. Betting—11 to 8 on Sally Brass, 3 to 1 agst Tudor. 5 to 1 agst Sweet Auburn, and 20 to 1 agst Panama. Sweet Auburn made all the running, and won by half a length; three lengths between the second and third.

Liverpool Hunt Meeting. 1.0—The THREE YEAR OLD HURDLE PLATE of 100 sovs; 10st 71b each; winners extra. Two miles, over eight hurdles. Mr W M'Auliffe's Baccarat, lOst 71b W Taylor 1 Mr J A Miller's bhotaway, lOst 71b r Halsey 2 Mr T Cannon's Gay Boy (inc. 51b ex), list Mawson 3 Winner trained by owner. Betting—95 to 40 on Gay Boy, 3 to 1 agst Shotaway, and 10 to 1 agst Baccarat (o). Baccarat made all the running, aud, stalling off a challenge of Shotaway from the distance, won by half a length. Gay Boy was tailed off. Gay Boy took off too soon at a hurdle in the con- test for the plate and staked himself very badly. 1.30-The ABBEYSTEAD FOUR YEAR OLD STEEPLE- CHASE of 5 sovs each, li ft, with 125 added for the winner and 25 additional for the second; colts lOst 121b, fillies lOst 91b. About two miles and a quarter. Mr J Stoddart's Red Rube, lOst 121b Dollery 1 Mr J A Miller's Royal Red, lOst 121b Halsey 2 Mr H E Linde's Red Prince II., lost 121b W Hoysted 0 Winner trained by Wheeler. Betting-Evens on Red Prince II, 2 to 1 agst Royal Red, and 9 to 2 agst Red Rube. Royal Red made the running for about half the journey, when the favourite fell, and Red Rube, going to the front, won by a dozen lengths. 2.15—The GRAND SEFTON STEEPLECHASE of 5 BOVS each, h ft, for acceptors, with 500 added a handi- cap for four year olds and upwards winners extra. About three miles. Capt C H Fenwick's Why Not, aged, 12st llb A Nightingall 1 Mr S Benison's Caustic, 4yrs, lOst 31b L Bland 2 I Mahatmaism at Cardiff. PROFESSOR Really, gentlemen, you must excuse the lady answering any more questions. She is very tired and you are asking questions your County: Council can't answer. Mr Eustace Loder's Field Marshal, aged, list 41b Capt Crawley 3 Mr A Brown's The Primate, aged, list 81b Mr Bewicke 0 Mr H E Linde's Mercury, aged, list 31b, Hoysted 0 Mr T Cannon's Jason, aged, lOst 91b Mawson 0 Mr F D Ley land's Champion, aged, lOst 91b Dollery 0 Mr W C Keeping's Biscuit, 5yrs, lOst 81b Mr W Pullen 0 Major R H Bunbury's Thurles, 5yrs, lOst 81b L Ryan 0 Mr John Herdman's Sister of Mercy, 6yrs, lOst 21b G Morris 0 Mr G Lambton's Philosopher, 6yrs, lOst G William son 0 Capt G M Maher's Schooner, 5yrs, lOst 71b E Kavanagh 0 Winner trained by Collins. Betting-3 to 1 agst Mercury, 5 to 1 agst Champion, 100 to 14 each agst Why Not And Sister of Mercy, 100 to 12 agst Primate, 100 to 8 each agst Thurles and Philosopher, 100 to 7 each agst Jason and Biscuit, and 100 to 6 agst Field Marshal and any other. Sister of Mercy settled down in front, and was followed by Mercury, Philosopher, and Schooner, to the water, where Philosopher drew to the front, followed by Sister of Mercy, Mercury, Caustic, Jason, and Thurles, so they went into the country but at the third fence, Primate fell, and at Beecher's Brook, Thurles and Schooner ran out, and were pulled up shortly afterwards. Philosopher fell on the flat, and Sister of Mercy went on from Mercury, Caustic, and Field Marshal, with Why Not next, and Champion and Jason the last pair at the last ditch. Jason fell, and at the bend followed Marshall, took up the run- ning, followed by Mercury, Why Not, and Caustic, to the last fence, where Why Not drew out and won by three lengths a bad third. Mercury was fourth, Biscuit fifth, Champion sixth, and Sistar of Mercy last. 2.40-The SOUTHPORT HURDLE PLATE of 50 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; weight for age; sell- ing and other allowances. Two miles, over eight! hurdles. Mr Hickman's Smart, 3yrs, lOst Oakley 1 Mr Lapidus's Warrior, aged, 12st lib Mr A Wilkinson 2 Winner trained peivately. Betting—11 to 2 on Smart. A farcical affair, in which Smart held a clear lead throughout and won by ten lengths. 3.15-The LIVERPOOL NOVEMBER HURDLE HANDICAP of 200 sovs winners extra. Two miles, over eight hurdles. Mr R N Talbot's Golden Ring, 4yrs, list 31b Mr W P Cullen 1 Mr G Haughton's Apostate, 4yrs, lOst 71b A Nightingall 2 Duke of Beaufort's Benburb, aged, 12st 71b G Morris 3 Mr T Cannon's Dornoch, aged, 12st 51b Gr Mawson 0 Capt H T Fenwick's County Council, 4yrs, list 101b D Davis 0 Mr E P Ryan's Caerlaverock, aged, llst 91b J Phelan 0 Mr H M Dyas's Gillstown, 6yrs, list llb..J Walsh 0 Mr W G Jameson's Unionist, 5yrs, lOst 121b 0 Dollery 0 Mr Warren Jackson's Serenity, 5yrs, lOst 121b W Taylor 0 Mr J H Platt's Poussiu, 6yrs, lOst 111b ..H Barker 0 Mr J D Wardell's General Gordon, 4vrs, lOst 91b Kavanagh 0 Mr Garrett Moore's Theodosius, 5yrs, lOst 81b G Williamson 0 Mr A Mailer's Tornado, aged, lOst 71b L Evan 0 Winuer trained in Ireland. Unionist made the running from Apostate and Serenity, with Torrado, Theodosius, and Golden Ring next, and Gillstown, the whipper in. They ran thus to the six furlongs' post, where Apostate took up the running, but he was caught between the last two burdles by Golden Ring, who won easily by two lengths. 3.4b-'T'he NINTH VALENTINE STEEPLECHASE of 150 sovs, for four year olds and upwards weight for age; winners extra; selling allowances. About two miles and three quarters. Hastings. 1 Wild Man from Borneo 2 Harpist 3 Betting—11 to 10 on Warren Hastings, 4 to 1 agst Wild Man from Borneo, and 9 to 2 each agst Harpist and Llantrissant. The favourite made nearly all the running, und won easily by two lengths; eight lengths between the second 11",1 third. Llantrissant fell. Four ran. Betting on the Course.

Official Scratchings. The Sportsman has been officially informed by Messrs. Weatherby of the following scratchings Leicester engagements—Vaulter. County Stand Plate, Liverpool-Ballyhooly. Liverpool Nursery Stakes—King's Birthday colt. Knowsley Nursery, Liverpool-Lady Minting, Port- rush, and King's Birthday. Sefton Steeplechase, Li, erpool-Caxrollstown and Roman Oak. Liverpool engagements-Conway. All handicaps where weights have appeared- Brsemar. Derby engagements-Maid of the Mill II and Comic Opera.

The Scratching of Fragosa. Frago was struck out of all engagements by Mr Porter without any reservation as to Mr J B Leigh's name. The scratching was given to the press at 12.30 p.m. on Monday exactly as it was made, but when sending a list of scratchings to Leicester on Monday evening for the purpose of printing the card Messrs Weatherby noticed that the Leicester engagement of Fragosa appeared in the name of Mr Leigh, and, therefore, purposely omitted the scratchings from the official list. Messrs Weatherby called Mr Porter's attention to the matter on Monday evening, and received the following correction from him about mid-day on Tuesday Fragosa out of all engage- ments except in Mr J B Leigh's name."

Suspended. After the race for the Southport Hurdle at Aintree- this afternoon Mr A. Williamson, the rider of Wars rior, was called before the stewards to explain hi riding of Warrior. The ultimatum was that Mr. Williamson was suspended from riding further at the meeting, aDd the case is reported to the stewards of the National Hunt.

To-day's London Betting. LIVERPOOL CUP. Bun Friday, Nov. 10. Distance-Cul) Course (one mile and three furlongs). -9 to 2 agst Prisoner, 3yrs, 7st 71b, t 100 to 15 — Aborigine, 3yrs, 6st 91b, t 7 to I La Fleche, 4yrs, 9st 61b, t 7 to 1 Qusesitum, 3yvs, Cst 61b, t 8 to 1 — Macready, 4yrs, 6st 101b, t & o 9 to 1 — Gangway, 3yrs, 7st 71b, t 10 to 1 — The Jew, 3yrs, 6st lllb, t 16 to 1 — Old Boots, 5yrs, 6st, t & o

r ACCEPTANCES. Derby Meeting. DERBY CUP. age st lb age st lb Raeburn 3 9 0 Watch Tower 3 7 4 Esmond 4 8 10 Harfleur II 3 7 4 Workington a 8 10 Dornroschen 3 7 3 Cabin Boy 4 8 8 Worcester 3 7 2 El Diablo 4 8 4 Macready 4 1" 1 Best Man 3 8 4 Sprightly 4 7 0 Llanthony 4 8 3 President 4 6 13 Pensioner 4 8 0 Lady Halle 3 6 11 Athel 4 7 12 Quilon 3 6 11 Brocatelle 4 7 11 Gantlet 4 6 10 Gangway 3 7 9 Jodel 6 6 7 Juvenal 4 7 9 Profit 3 6 7 Victor Wild. 3 7 8 Soult 3 6 7 MiKord. 3 7 4 The weights have been raised 21b.

CHATSWORTH STAKES. Lumberer, The Prize, Bill of Portland, Newmarket, Haut Brion, Barberry, Dunvegan, Milford, Clog Dance, Rainbow, Armorel, Sally Brass 11., Kentigern, Mountain Chief, Bouthillier. William, Lady Kendal, Middleham, Flare Up, Royal Mask, Lady Caudahar, Irish Air, Belle Winnie, and Creslow. Weights have been raised 41b. OSMASTON NURSERY. Bobbery, Sir Jacob, Wherwell, Chin Chin, Simon- burn, Miss Hoyden, Sybil Roy, Pimpa, Carloman, Silver Image, Glenlogan, Whaddon Chase, Bluff, Melaine, Royal Sovereign, Bickerton, Marcus, Ken- daldale, Ranksborough II., Gallant Queen, Millamint, Diva, Abednego, Weltondale, Glacier, Tickford, Abbot, Kittens, Tours, and Pur-et-Simple. Weights have been raised 71b. CHESTERFIELD NURSERY. Be Cannie, Venia, Priestholme, Satirical, Sarana, Sybil Roy, Blarney, Bloodthirsty, Sancho Panza, Glengarry, Soar, St. Ignatius, Glanlogen, Minto, Claro, Melanie, Faultless, Royal Sovereign, Janetta, Soothsayer, Marius, Maori Chief, Two Bob, Inge- brigt, Huntesse, Belle, Demoiselle, Sir Nigel, Toil and Trouble, and Arabella Stuart colt. The weights have been raised 61b. MARKEATON STAKES. Watercress, Pilot, Paddy, Prisoner, Patrick Blue, Gabrielle, Mina, Detonator, St. Cyr, Quilon, Avon- wick colt, Theobald, Collina, Studley Ropal, Low Moor, Spindle Leg, Medici, Topthorn, Gay Polly, and Lady Maud. Warwick Meeting. < MIDLAND COUNTIES' HANDICAP. Cabin Boy, Patrick Blue, Whisperer. Burnaby, Shrine, Lady Hermit, Versailles, Good Lad, Origen, Bach, Mortaigne, Dromonby, Sprightly, Gantlet, Harfleur II., Lady Halle, Egerton, Kilsallaghan, Pantagruel, Star and Garter, Vetch, Old Hoppy, j Biddy Fowler, Elyne, Crab Apple, Haguebert, Consie, ] and Little Somerford,

IMPORTANT TO BACKERS OF HORSES. Mr. ALFRED CROOK, Turf Commission Agen ■> £ 1 Ostende. The a a vantage in sending to Mr. Crook is you may 1 rely on receiving full market prices. Letters posted by night *«ail arrive following day, and are replied to by Return. —Address ALFRED CROOK, Ostend Postage, 2id. Liverpool Autumn Cup, Manchester November Handicap. All other events throughout the year. DOUBLE EYENTS AND STARTING PRICES. LIVERPOOL ( V Molly Morgan, Cypria, Avington to thousands 8l lilY subscribers, who must have won a large sum. Liverpool Cup A pincli. Jockey again engaged. It will win in a canter.-Post Is. 6d. and a stamped addressed envelope to WALTER HERNE, Exninjr-road, Newmarket. e2768d8

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. COitN. LONDON, Wednesday.-There was a poor attendance at Mark Lane for Wednesday. The demand for both wheat and flour were most meagre, and to sell in retail less money would have to be accepted. Maize and barley moved off slowly at unchanged prices, the former being the steadier of the two, owing to its temporary scarcity. Oats mark no change in values, but the business passing is very limited. There is no feature in the market except inactivity. FISH. GRIMSBY, Wednesday.—A large supply of fish was brought in by about forty smacks and thirteen steamers. There was a brisk demand. The following were the quotations :-Soles, Is 2d to Is 4d; turbot, 8d .] aa to lOd brills, 6d to 8d per lb; plaice, 2s 9d to 3s 6d; lemon soles. 6s to 7s 6d whitches, 5s to 6s live halibut, 68 to 7s ditto dead, 4s to 5s per stone live ling, 4s to 6s ditto dead, 2s 6d; live cod, 5s to 8s ditto dead, 3s to 4s 6d each hake, 30s to 90s per score kit haddocks, 9s to 12s per box. PROVISIONS. LONDON, Wednesday.—The butter market was firm at late rates. Quotations:—Friesland, 110s to 118s Normandy, 112s to 126s Danish, 134s to 138s; Australian and New Zealand, 80s to 120s. Cheese market dull. Cheddar, 56s to 74s American, 36s to 55s Canadian, 36s to 55s; Dutch Edam, 54s to 62s; Dutch Gouda, 46s to 54s. New Zealand, 50s to 54s. Bacon market quiet; Irish, 56s to 61s; Danish, 52s to 59s. SUGAR. GLASGOW, Wednesday.—The official report says:—The market was active and firmer, and a large business was done at prices unobtainable i on Tuesday. The private report says :—There ] was an improved tone, and a large business was done at rather dearer prices. < BUTTER. CORK, Wednesday.—Ordinary: Firsts, 107s; J Seconds, 100s; Thirds, 96s Fourths, 84s. Mild Cured Firkins: Superfine, 117s; Fine, 108s; Mild, 101s. In market: 435 firkins and 160 mild. METALS. GLAscAw, Wednesday.—Opening Scotch firm a good business was done at 42s 3 £ d and 42s 4jd cash, and 42s 6d and 42s bhd month buyers, 42s 31d cash, and 42s 51d month; sellers, id more. Cleveland firm; a fair business ( was done at 34s 5d and 34s 41d cash, and 34s6jd month buyers, 34s 4d cash, and 34s 6d month sellers, Id more. Cumberland firm; a small business was done at 44s 6d nine days buyers, 44s 3id cash, and 44s 6d Month; sellers, Id more. Milidlesborouglt idle and unchanged.

On Tuesday afternoon Violet Jones, the little ] daughter of William Jones, of 32, Matthew- ] street, Swansea, was so seriously burnt by her clothes catching fire from the grate that she died 11 shortly afterwards.

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Bombs Burst and Kill. SCENES OF HORROR IN A SPANISH THEATRE. Fifteen Persons Killed and Many Are Injured by the Work of Anarchists. Renter's Barcelona correspondent telegraphs —A terrible outrage was committed here on Tuesday night. The Liceo Theatre was filled with a large and distinguisaed audience, who had assembled to hear the popular opera Wil- liam Tell," which was to be performed for the first time after a long interval. While the per- formance was going on two bombs were hurled from the top gallery into the midst of the stalls on the floor of the house. One exploded with an appalling report, spreading death and destruction on all sides. The second bomb did not explode, having, it is said, struck a soft sub- stance. The whole audience rose to their feet in intense terror, scarcely knowing what ha £ happened. The theatre rang with shrieks of fear and cries of pain and horror. For a moment the house was filled with blinding smoke and dust, and almost before the people knew what they were doing a mad rush for the doors took place. The scene was one which never could be forgotten. The terrified crowd, fear- ing that at any minute another bomb might be thrown into their midst, lost all sense of con- trol, and there was a bustling and fierce fighting among the closely-packed throng which was terrible in the extreme. Many were thrown down and trampled upon others were bruised and crushed. In a few minutes the theatre was empty, except of the dead and injured. News of the outrage spread through the city with extraordinary quickness, and the police and other authorities hastened to the theatre. As soon ag something like order was established doctors were summoned from all parts of the town, and an examination into the effects of the disaster was begun. The stalls presented a terrible sight, and the part where the bomb exploded was a mass of wreckage, amid which lay a number of dead bodies, some of them horribly mangled. The dead numbered fit teen-six gentlemen and nine ladies. The latter lay close_together, their bright coloured evening dresses torn and drenched with blood. It is said that a large proportion of the killed belonged to one family, who had taken a number of tickets for the performance of William Tell." Further from the fatal spot where rested the dead were many ladies and gentlemen who had been wounded by splinters of wood or fragments of iron. Several of these were seriously hurt, others only slightly. Doctors arrived in quick succession and at once set about a careful examination of the victims of the latest horrible outrage of the Anarchists. The dead were removed and laid together in an open space, and the wounds of the more seriously injured were then attended to. The stairs and corridors were then searched, and cleared. Three persons were found lying dead and a number injured. The work of succour and attendance went on all night, and the theatre was converted for the time into an hos- pital. Amid the surgeons who were busy with the wounded priests were passing to and fro administering to the injured the consolations of religion and encouraging- the sorrowing relatives. At night the theatre was surrounded by a dense crowd, who were kept back from the doors of the Liceo by a body of the civic guard. It seemed from the appearance of the streets as if bhe whole population was up and about. The jxpressions of indignation against the Anar- shiets, heard on every side, were unmeasured. At the same time there is a universal feeling of consternation and helpless- ness against the agents of destruc- tion, who by a simple desperate act can work such frightful havoc. Representa- bives of the Government were busy throughout bhe night. Every member of the police force was called on duty, and detectives were out in -very direction. The haunts of Anarchists were visited, and the first persons arrested were m Italian named Saldini and a Frenchman named Aragon. Afterwards many more Anarchists were seized and taken to prison. Marshal Martinez Compos, governor-general, hastened be apprise the Government in Madrid. The Government messages monopolised the wires al the night. There is still a. good deal of uncertainty re rarding the number of injured. The prevailing confusion is such that details are difficult ti* obtain, but a few particulars have been gleaned. Among the d e a,, are an American gentleman and a German subjeot 3-f good family. The American's wife was in- jured and remains ignorant of her husband's fate. The bomb which failed to explode was qund beneath a seat in the stalls. It is almost exactly in the same form and manufacture as that used by Anarchist Pallas. Some people say this second bomb was not thrown at all, but was deposited beforehand in the stalls. This theory, however, is disputed by experts, who contend that the engine of destruction was net a time bomb but one requiring sharp concussion to make it explode. Ominous Words. Dalziel's correspondent at Barcelona, in his report of the explosion, says the last words of Pallas, the Anarchist, are in every one's mouth. Pallas, who was shot early in October last for an attempt to kill General Martinez Campos, when placed opposite the firing party said, "My ieath will not go unavenged."

SAILORS AND SOLDIERS Meet in the Welcome Home" at Newport and Indulge a Little. At Newport Police-court this afternoon (he- fore the Mayor and other magistrates) Thomas [on, Albion-street; James Murphy, 14, King's- jarade, sailors; and John Bickiey, a private m the Grenadier Guards,were siimmonca Jo, ilis- orderly conduct in the Welcome HonieWvj; .-a. The evidence went to show that on Ti.uw ..a/ svening there was a general disturbauc c ,11e louse. Murphy and Ion were fightiui, ie bar, a ring having been cleared for the. una. the soldier and a man n«.uied Jones (wlic. iiiid gone to sea) were engaged III an encounter ui another part of the room. —Murphy, who did not appear, was sentenced to 2R days' imprison- ment, and Bickiey was fined 20f,1ahn iJalli- inore, of Charlotte-street, was tsuMwonea for resisting the police on the same occasion, lie bad apologised to the constable and was dis- charged with a caution.

A LARGE STONE FELL. Fwo Men Killed in Kirkless Hall Colliery. A Liverpool telegram states that John West- [lead and John Hirst, colliers, were tunnelling in Kirkless Hall Colliery on Tuesday night whea i large stone fell upon them, killing them both. Westhead leaves five children and ilirst ten. A rd man bad a narrow escape-