Evening Express

QUEEN WILHELMINA. ltEPORTED ATTEMPT ON HER LIFE CONFIRMED. The Amsterdam correspondent of the Ant- 'Werp Metropole" confirms the statement 1 of the Berlin press that an attempt on the life Of Queen Wilhelmina was made near her resi- dence at Soestdyk, three weeks ago. Her Majesty was out driving with three ladies and a servant when she was fired at three times by a man hidden in the wood. The first two shots did not take effect, but the third lodged in the arm of the Countess Limburg-Stirum. The man was immediately arrested, and was declared to be an Anarchist. The Queen, conserving her Presence of mind, desired to keep the event secret owing to the approaching Coronation Fetes. Countess Limburg Stirum's condition is satisfactory. The bullet was. extracted three days ago. The statement was made to the "Metropole's" correspondent by Count Lim- 'burg-Stirum himself, the husband of the- bounded lady.

WHEELER AND THE WAR. THE GENERAL THINKS IT IS NOT YET OVER. A Reuter's telegram from New York on Tuesday says:—The Montgomery (Alabama) "Morning Advertiser" publishes an interview With General Joe Wheeler, who is represented to have said that he did not believe the war Was over. President M'Kinley had told hi3i that, personally, he had no faith that the Peace commission in Paris would settle the Philippines question. General Wheeler added that he really expected to be called into action again. The Conclusion of Peace. A Reuter's telegram from Madrid on Tuesday Senate yesterday fjnally approved a Bit! sanctioning the conclusion of peace on the basis of the Washington protocol.. SHOO OF GREEKS IN

THESSALY. A; Central News telegram from Athens on Tuesday says:—It is alleged that the Turkish Soldiers have fired at a Greek peasant from the shelter of a blockhouse near Larissa and seriously wounded him. Such incidents, it is alleged, have beenjof somewhat frequent occur- rence during the past few weeks.

THE DREYFUS CASE. A. STORMY MEETING OF THE FRENCH CABINET. A Reuter's telegram from Paris on Tuesday Says:—The "Rappel" and the "Matin" state that at yesterday's Cabinet Council, after General Zurlinder had given reasons why he was opposed to the revision ofth e Dreyfus trial, MM. Brisson and Bourgeois endeavoured to induce him to alter his decision. President Faure, however, said that he shared General Zurlinden's opinion, and a very animated dis- cussion ensued between the President and Various members of the Cabinet. The debate became so heated that the Council eventually adjourned until the afternoon, when M. Bour- geois pointed out the consequences which the crisis would involve at the present juncture. The Ministers resolved to defer their decision in the matter until Saturday. The newspapers this morning all regard the situation as grave, and remark that the Presi- dent's deiay can only postpone the Cabinet's decision, which, if favourable to a revision. Will result in General Zurlinden's resignation, and if against it will canse the retirement Of M. Brisson, and, consequently, a general crisis. The "Gaulois," the "Journal," and the "Echo de Paris" reproduce the rumour that, in yiew of the possible resignation of General ^Qrlinden, M. Brisson has approached General who seems willing in principle to Accept the Portfolio of War.

DEATH OF SIR WILLIAM GRAY. The Press Association West Hartlepool corre- spondent states that Sir William Gray, the well- known shipbuilder, died at eleven o'clock on Monday night at his residence. The Cottage, Greatham, West Hartlepool. Deceased, who ^as 76, was seized with a paralytic stroke on Sunday morning, when preparing for church, and never rallied. Born in Blyth, Northum- berland, he began business life as a linen draper at Hartlepool, and subsequently took Un shipbuilding. He also established the Cen- tral Marine Engine Works, and carried on steel- works Deceased received the honour of knight- hood in 1890, and the following year was de- feated as Unionist candidate for Hartlepool. «e was Presbyterian, and gave largely to •ocal Churches.

RAILWAY SMASH. lzkny PERSONS INJURED NEAR BRUSSELS. The Central News Dover correspondent tele- Jfraphs: — Information reached Dover on Tuesday morning by the Ostend mail packet Of a terrible railway smash near Brussels, by Jbich 21 persons have been seriously injured. The accident is stated to have been duo to the Mistake of a signalman, who turned the I *ronir points, causing two passenger trains to come into collision. It could not be ascer- tained whether any English people were in the trains.

DARLINGTON ELECTION. On Tuesday the Mayor of Darlington received the writ for the election of a member for the borough, in place of Mr. Arthur Pease, deceased, and fixed the nomination for Friday, the 16th, and the polling for Saturday, the 17th of September. The candidates at present are Mr. Herbert Pike Pease (Liberal Unionist) and Mr. Cosby Phillips (Liberal), and no further candidature is now expected.

TO FRANCE BY CANOE. Mr. Ash, of the Thames Rowing Club, left Dover beach at four o'clock on Tuesday morn. ing in a 20ft. canoe, weight 401bs., with the intention of voyaging to France. Mr. Ash, who is working single-handed, canoed from Folkestone to Dover on Monday night. The weather on Tuesday was fine. Some of Mr. Ash's friends accompanied him in a tug.

CYCLING ACCIDENTS. A youth named George Brown died at Lough- borough on Monday night through colliding with a trap while cycling in the Leicester road. Miss Lily Yenning was cycling at Bromley on Monday when her machine ran away with her. She was terribly injured, and now lies in a precarious condition. CYCLIST'S DEATH. Lawrence Davies, a well-known cyclist, died on Tuesday at Waterloo, near Liverpool, from injuries received in a. trap accident at Chester.

TRUE BILLS RETURNED. The Recorder, charging the grand. jury at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, said it would be their duty to return a true bill against Dr. Lloyd Whitmarsh, charged with causing the death of Alice Bayley by an illegal operation. A true bill should also be found against William Viney, indicted for murdering his three children on Leyton Marshes, although the circumstances pointed to the conclusion that Viney was not responsible for his actions. The Recorder gave similar directions in three other murder cases.

KICKED HER MOTHER. A middle-aged woman, named Anna. Waring, died at Liverpool on Tuesday as the result of injuries alleged to have been inflicted by her daughter, the wife of a labourer During a drunken quarrel, the daughter kicked tha mother in the stomach, setting up peritonitis, which caused death. The daughter is in custody.

THE "MOSQUITO-" FLEET. lhe Medway mosquito fleet, as the flotilla of torpedo-boat destroyers is popularly termed, left Chatham on Tuesday for an extended cruise in British waters. The object of the expedition is chiefly instructional for the various crews. The Desperate will again be the headquurtars of the senior officer. Com- mander John M. De Roebeck. It is the inten- tion of the Admiralty that the flotilla shall visit one or two of the principal seaports of Scotland during this cruise.

HEALTH OF CARDIFF. QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER. The report of Dr. Walford (medical officer of health for Cardiff) for the three months ending July 2 states that the number of births during that period was 1,390 (683 males and 710 females), which was equal to 31.4 per 1.000, compared with 30.4 in the 33 large towns. The deaths numbered 557 (289 males and 268 females, equal to 12.6 per 1,000, com- pared with 17.1 in the 33 large towns. Of the total births 31 were illegitimate. Of the deaths 71 were ascribed to zymotic diseases, 15 being due to measles, 6 to diarrhoea, 6 to whooping cough, 5 to scarlet fever, 2 to fever, and 37 to diphtheria. The rate from these causes was 1.61 per 1,000 against 1.88 in the 33 large towns. The 37 deaths from diphtheria compared with 52 in the previous quarter. The number of notified cases rose from 235 in the fourth quarter of 1897 to 357 in the first quarter of 1898. but declined to 213 in the second quarter in this year. The mortality from diphtheria in Cardiff was below the average in the large towns during the ten years ending 1896, but in the first quarter of this year the rate was 0.84 above the average in the large towns. There was an impression that diphtheria had always been more prevalent in the western part of the town, but this was not the case. The disease chiefly attacked children, and there was generally a decrease in the cases notified during the August holidays. It is most desi- rable that every possible means should be used to prevent the attendance at school of chil- dren suffering from any form of sore throat. Diphtheria was a disease which often occurred in a mild form. It is then not recognised by the parents, who in ignorance allowed children who might be suffering slightly to attend school and mix with others, and so spread the infec- tion. It was obvious that the prompt Isolation of infected children would very often prevent a severe outbreak of disease, and lead in the long run to the increase in the average atten- dance at school. Too little attention was paid to school hygiene generally, particularly as regarded ventilation and over-crowding. The structural arrangements' might be satisfactory, but a more complete medical or sanitary supervision of the scholars themselves and of class-rooms during school hours was much to be desired, and would be of advantage to schools in particular and the public in general.

CARDIFF HORSE SHOW. PROSPECTS OF A GOOD EXHI- BITION. Thanks to the admirable arrangements made by Mr. C. M. Berkeley (the energetic secretary) and the committee, the work in the Sophia Gardens Field went on smoothly on Tuesday during the morning, afternoon, and evening, a large number of exhibits entered for tile Car- diff Horse Show arrived, and thay were all put into their places with an ease and quietness that must have added considerably to the com. fort of both men and animals. Indeed, a visit to the show field in the evening was quite a pleasure, for the exhibition stalls of all sorts were filling up in the most orderly manner with some very attractive animals and imple- ments, so that when the show opens to-morrow morning (Wednesday) it will be found that a show comparing favourably with anything that has preceded it will make a bold bid for patronage. Amongst the 586 entries there are a large number of grand horses. All the lead- ing breeders of the year have entered. Mr. T. D. John has sent in same of his celebrated prizo winners, but there will be a goodly number of outsiders bidding against him, and it may be said safely that Mr. John's animals must be in the very finest fettle if they would take off anything like a share of the coveted honours". The harness and hacks' classes include a sweetly pretty lot, and there is ample ground for a feeling of satisfaction at the steady improvement, so far as these classes are concerned, that has been visible at this show during recent years. The gentleman entering include Mr. Angus, Mr. Godsell, Mr. Uruell Mosley (whose little lot includes the well-known "Amazement"), Mr. Hickling, Mr. Batchelor, Mr. H. B. Cory, Mr. James Howell, and also Mr. Pearson, of the well-known publishing firm. It will thus be seen that the classes named, with the tandems' and pairs' competitions, will be well worth seeing. Mr. Godsell will not be sending in "Lady Lofty," for whom he paid a record price, but his representatives will, no doubt, give a very good accoant of themselves. Amongst the trotters will be the celebrated American mare, "Falcon." In the jumping classes, Mrs. Blockley will, probably, be seen with her famous-horse, "Omega," and Mir. Sims's wonderful pony. "Fear Not," will also show his powers as a high flyer. Lord Llan- gattock is sending in a splendid lot of cart- horses from his stud farm, and several other well-known animals are expected. The order of judging for Wednesday and Thursday are as follows:- FIRST DAY.—Large ring: Class 12, hacks, open; Class 13, hacks, open; Class 14, hacks, local; Class 18, harness, open; Class 5, hunters, open; Class 19, harness, open; Class 6, hunters, open; Class 20, harness, open; Class 37, cart horses; Class 7, hunters, open; Class 8, hunters, open; Class 21. harness, open; Class 31, jumping, open; Class 26, double harness; Class 32, jump- ing; Class 29, trotting; Class 33, jumping. Small ring: Class 1, hunter yearlings; Class 2, hunters, two-year-old; Class 3, hunters, three- year-old; Class 4, hunters, three-year-old, local; Class 43, brood mares, open; Class 44, brood mares, local; Class 47, pony mares; Class 49, hackney brood mares; Class 50, hackney brood mares, local; Class 52, hackney, two-year-old; Class 53, hackneys, two-year-old, local; Class 54, hackney yearlings; Class 55, hackney year- lings, local; hackney society medals. SECOND DAY.—Large ring: Class 15, hacks; Class 16, hacks, weight-carrying; Class 22, harness, local; Class 9, hunters, local; Class 23, harness, local; Class 10, hunters. local; Class 51, hackney stallions; Class 24, harness, local; Class 27, tradesmen's class; Class 17, champion, hack; Class 11, champion hunter; Class 281 champion harness; Class 34, jumping; Class 25, tandem; Class 35, jumping, local; Class 30, trotting; Class 36, jumping. Small ring: Class 48, polo pony brood mares; Hunters' Improve- ment Society medals; Class 45, cart horse brood mares; Class 46, cart horse brood mares, local; Class 38, oart horses; Class 39. cart horses, suit- able for colliery; Class 40, cart horses, two- year-old; Class 41, cart horse, two-year-old, local yearlings: ClasS"42, cart horses, yearlings.

THE EMPRESS'S BODY. PreparationsforRemovat to Vienna. ARRIVAL OF TlIK FUNERAL CAR AT GENEVA. 1,1 10INI TO BE EXTRADITED A Reuter's telegram from Vienna on Tuesday, says:—The special train in which the remains of the late Empress will be conveyed to Vienna arrived here at 7.20 this morning. Apart from the special car for the cs-ffin, it consists of one sleeping car, two ssrroon cars for high officials who will accompany the body, and another ordmary carriage. The interior of the funeral car is entirely draped in black, and is arranged with extreme simplicity. It is lighted by six large windows, with black curtains. In the centre is a low platform, to which the coffin will be fastened by broad straps, and this is divided off from the space round by an iron railing. The four Court dignitaries sent by the Emperor to take charge of the coffin were met at the railway station by General Beize- Viezy. Grand Marshal of the Austrian Court; Count Kuefstein, the Austro-IIungarian Minis- ter to Switzerland, and others. After a few words of greeting the above-mentioned personages, who were all dressed in the deepest mourning, drove in five carriages to the Hotel Beau Rivage. Owing to the early hour, there were only a few people in the hotel courtyard as the carriages drove up, and these all respect- fully uncovered. Owing to the train having arrived at Lausanna very much in advance of the time arranged it had to remain in the station there three hours. The train covered the distance between Vienna and Geneva in 32 hours. It is stated that the Empress's remains will leave at nine o'clock to-morrow morning. The Assassin to be Extradited. A Central News telegram from Vienna on Tuesday says:—According to statement in the Swiss newspapers, the assassin Luccheni was the instrument of an Anarchist plot. The French authorities were aware of the con- spiracy, but did not know against whom it was directed. The "Tribune" of Geneva de- clares it is quite possible the assassin may not escape the doom he so richly deserves, inasmuch as being a foreigner he may be delivered to the Austrian Government under the law of extra-territoriality, which the Empress exer- cised at the time of her assassination. Luigini Before the Magistrate. The following account of the examination of the murderer by M. Auberty, police commis- sioner, is given by the Geneva correspondent of the Paris Soir — "What is your name?" My name is Luigini. I have been working at Lausanne for soae months. I came to Geneva to kill a Sovereign." With what object did you commit the crime?" With the object of giving an example to those who suffer and who do nothing to im- prove their social position." You had no intention of killing the Empress in preference to any other Royal personage?" "No; I repeat I came here to kill a Sovereign, no matter which one. I had heard «hat the Duke of Orleans was at Geneva. My "first idea was to kill the Duke of Orleans, and I should have carried out my project if the Duke had not left before I arrived." How was it that you decided to strike a woman?" It was not a woman whom I struck, but an Empress. It was her crown that I had in view, not her life." Did you know your victim by sight?" I had seen her once in Hungary, and I recognised her here. I should have struck her on Friday if I had found a good opportunity. At last, when I saw a servant of my victim going to the landing stage, I realised that the Empress was going on board the boat. A few minutes later I came on her, face to face, and I stabbed her." What weapon did you use?" A sharp file." What have you done with it?" "I don't know." "Have you any accomplices?" (No answer.) "Did any one assist you in plotting the murder?" "No. M. Ie Cornmissaire; I acted on my own inspiration and my own idea." "You were not present at any Anarchist meeting in the course of which this assassina- tion was decided upon?" "No, sir; I acted of my own initiative, with- out any pressure. I am alone responsible for the deed." "You have said that you attribute to this deed social significance?" "I have said so, and I repeat it: if all the weak and the oppressed did as I have done middle-class society would be made an end of. English Sympathy. The Central News says:—The following letter wa: despatched from the Austrian Embassy on Tuesday morning to the Lord Mayor of London;— "The Austro-Hungarian Charge d'Affairs, in the absence of the Ambassador, has the honour to express his best and "dncerest thanks to the Lord Mayor for his kind message of condolence, and has not failed to convey the same to Vienna, in crder that the touching expression of t-5 sympathy of the citizens of London should be laid before his Imperial and Royal Apostolic Majesty." Among the callers at the Embassy on Tues- day morning were Admiral Richards, on be- half of Mr. Goschen; Sir Dixon and aLdy Hart- land, Sir Arthur Otway, and Sir Michael and Lady Biddulph. The Lord-lieutenant of Ire- land and Lord Kimberley have telegraphed their condolences. Russian Comment. A Reuter's telegram from St. Petersburg on Tuesday says:—In another article on the tragedy at Geneva, the "Journal de St. Peters- burg" says:—It was the hand of an Anarchist which grasped the weapon wherewith to put an end to the life of the Empress Elizabeth. That fanatical sect not only deserves to be placed outside all law, but it even places itself outside humanity, for in crimes of this kind nothing human can be found. There is in them no more indication of human reason than there is a trace of feeling in the gang that commit them. It is impossible to believe that such savage passions and propensities can- not be controlled, that modern communities, which are so proud of their civilisation, should not unite to put an end to such barbarous pro- ceedings, which throw humanity into the very darkest ages. Emperor William to Attend the Funeral. A Central News telegram from Vienna on Tuesday say- -The Emperor William has sent word through the German Embassy here that he has decided to attend the funeral of the late Empress Elizabeth on Saturday. For this purpose his Majesty will arrive in Vienna on Saturday morning. Date of the Funeral. The funeral of the late Empre.s has been fixed for Saturday next at Vienna. Anti-Italian Riots. A Reuter's telegram from Vienna on Tuesday later, says:—The "Xeue Freie Presse" pub- lishes the following dispatch from Laibach:— "The excesses against the Italians'have assumed such dimensions that the troops have been called out. Two companies have occupied the brickfields at Veltsch. where a sanguinary fight has taken place between Slovenians and Italians. The soldiers have restored order, but the situation is still threatening.

SUICIDE IY A SEA CAVE, A determined suicide by a visitor to the Isle of Man was reported on Monday at Douglas. Two sons of a Douglas clergyman were wan- dering about the rocks near Onchan Harbour. to the north of Douglas, and entered a long narrow cave. They were horrified to see the body of a man, which had several terrible wounds on the neck, the head being nearly seveied from the body. The matter was re- ported to the poiice, and the body was re- moved from the cave to the mortuary. Further examination showed that there was a wound on the wrist severing the arteries, and that th-3 deceased was John T. Taylor, aged 36, mechanical engineer, of Coventry. He had been staying at a boarding-house in BucJÙ;-rcad, Douglas, but early on Sunday morning he dis- appeared. He took with him a razor, which was afterwards found by the side of the body. His wife had been staying with him at Douglas, but left for home last week. He wrote to her at Coventry, and to a friend, named Oats, at Wort- ley, near Leeds, informing them that he was going to take his life. On receipt of the letters they wired to Dr. Mackenzie, of Douglas, and to the Douglas Post-office, asking that deceased might be watched, but the information came too late. Taylor had only a few shillings in his pocket when foand He must have climbed down dangerously steep rocks to get to the cave.

LLANDOU# PROTESTS. A meeting of the inhabitants of Llandough was held at the National Schools on Monday evening. The object was to protest against the proposed erection of a sanatorium for infectious diseases by the Penarth Urban Dis- trict Council adjacent to the Baptist Chapel and near the Merry Harrier. Hotel, Llandough. Mr. Roe Thompson presided. Ultimately a resolution protesting against the erection was passed, and a committee was appointed to take steps to prevent it. if uoaaiHw

Great Britain's Offer. WILL ASSUME CONTROL IN CRETE CONDITIONALLY. The Central News special correspondent at Athens, telegraphing on Tuesday, says:—I learn from an authoritative source that Great Britain's has notified the other Powers that she is willing to take the entire responsi- bility of maintaining order in Crete, providing t—e European Concert will determine upon removing the Turkish troops from the island. SITUATION IN THE ISLAND. Mussulmans Afraid of a Bombard- ment. The British Force at Candia. A Reuter's telegram from Candia on Tues- day says-—Reinforceaents of British troops are reaching here every day. Altogether about 2.000 British troops are now on the island. The international squadron at Candia num- bers some ten warships. Rear-admiral Noel arrived yesterday aboard the Revenge. The Mussulman population is in such a etate of terror at the present time that when the war- ships fired salutes on the arrival of the British admiral the people thought the bombardment had begun and that tbeir time had come. Panic-stricken they rushed about the streets, littering cries of despair. It was long before they were re-assured. The town has been quiet frr several days. The British camp on the ramparts is strongly barricaded, but it :s commanded by the strong positions occupied by the Turkish troops. Probably there will be n) grave incident to record until the illoment comes for taking decisive measures. These, it is believed, will comprise tiie disarmament of the Mussulmans and the withdrawtl of the Turkish troops. Every day fresh corpses— those of victims of the recent massacre—are discovered, and the total number of killed has now amounted to about 500. Twenty-nine Bashi Bazouks were killed and 32 wounded, and of the Turkish regular troops four were killed and four were wounded. Further Outbreaks Feared. A Reuter's telegram from Constantinople on Monday says;—The situation in Crete continues to absorb much attention. The Porte, how- ever, still maintains absolute silence. It is to- day learned that the Turkish soldiers at Candia did nothing for three hours to check the outbreak. Unless exemplary punishment is inflicted, \t is feared there will be fresh dis- turbances by Mussulmans, not only at Candia, but also at the other towns. According to the latest news from Candia, Edem Pasha, reply- ing, to the summons from the British authori- ties for the surrender of the ringleaders, fail- ing which the town would be bombarded, declared he did not possess the means of com- plying with the demand. It is, however, known that there are at Candia 4,000 Ottoman troops.

NEW VACCINATION ACT. » CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS AT CARDIFF POLICE.COURT. Oil Tuesday at Cardiff Police-court (before Messrs. F. J. Beavan and F. H. Jotham) objec- tions were made tor the first time under the clause in the new Vaccination Act which recog- nises the parental right of conscientious objec- tion. The first applicant was Henry Stone, cabinet- maker. of 60, Broadway, who asked for relief maker. of 60, Broadway, who asked for relief upon the ground that his other children had suffered injury after vaccination. Mr. Beavan: Have evil effects followed in your judgment?—Yes. Have the children been ill?—Yes. On that ground you have a conscientious objection ?—Yes. The Bench accepted the man's statement, and gave him a certificate. A similar application was made by Thomas J. Walters, 121. Pearl-street. Applicant is the parent of only one child, and said he feared, from what he had been told. that if his offspring was operated upon it "might be hurt." Mr. Jothar1}: You have had no experience? Applicant: But I have seen a lot. Mr. Beavan: What's in your mind? Applicant: Well, the child is in a good state of health now. and I am afraid that vaccina- tion may kill him. I have seen other children who have died. Mr. Beavan: But don't you know lots have died from small-pox who have not been vacci. nated? Applicant: I know a good many who have not been vaccinated who have nothing the matter with them. Mr. Beavan: Have you any conscientious objection?—I have. Mr. Beavan (to the clerk): Are we bound to accept it? After consultation, the magistrate added: Well. you shall have a certificate freeing you from the consequences. In each case Is. was paid for the certificate, and it is not at all unlikely that the payment of that sum. small as it is, may deter some who might object from taking advantage of the clause.

GLAMORGAN FINANCE. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AT THE DOWLAIS RIOTS. A quarterly meeting of the finance com- mittee of the Glamorgan County Council was held at the offices, Cardiff, on Tuesday, Alder- n an J. Jones Griffiths presiding. In bringing up the quarter's bills, which had been considered by the sub-committee, Mr. O. H. Jcnes said that there were several bills for law costs, and the sub-committee recommended that thev should be taxed. They included a balance of £82 4s. lUd. with regard to the Cardiff borough extension inquiry, and £1,445 lis. 6d. with regard to the opposition to the Cardiff Railway Bill. At the same time, the sub-committee suggested that £1,000 should bd drawn on account of the last-named amount. —The report was adopted. The Clerk said that he had carefully con- sidered the estimates of the receipts and expen- diture for the coming year, and it seemed to him that an addition of at least £5.000 must be borne. That was equivalent to a id. in the £ He suggasted that it would be advisable tJ consider the possibility of throwing this aITIount over until next June, seeing that through the recent coal strike there was so much poverty in most districts of the county. That could be done safely on the strength of the balances and the capital in hand.—The Chairman thought it would be best to adopt the clerk's suggestion and keep the rates as low as possible for the present.—On the motion of Mr. O. H. Jones, the suggestion was agreed to. A sub-committee appointed to re-consider the scale of payment to jurors and witnesses at inquests, recommended that the coroners should be allowed to pay, if excep- tional circumstancas warranted it, up to 5s. a day for each juror, witness, or room used. BILLS FOR THE RIOTS. The Chairman brought up a report from a sub-committee appointed to consider the claims made by persons who had suffered less and damage in the riots at Merthyr and Dowlais some time ago. Some of the claims, he said. were rather Jewish in character, in more respects than one, and some of the claims were very high. One man claimed £707 for goods alleged to have been stolen from a pawn- broker's shop. and another claim was for £137 for damages to premises. The sub-committee had gone through the whole list. and recom- mended the following payments:—Mr. Baggett, £3 10s.; Mr. Atkins, £3 15s.; the Maypole Dairy Company, JM 15s. 6d.; Mr. G. Freedman, JE3; Mr. Seal (who claimed JE17 5s.), £8 10s.; Messrs. David Jones and Co.. £293. lOd; Mr. W. Richards, £2 2s.; two plate-glass insurance companies, £25; and Mr E. M. Jenkins, £ 4. Nearly all of these sums were for broken plate-glass. The total recommended for payment was £56 4s. 4d., and the amount claimed was £976 5s. 6d.—The report was agreed to.—Mr. Hughes suggested that a vote should be passed giving the necessary power and instruction to defend any action that might be taken.—The Chairman replied that that had been agreed upon already. Several threats that action would be taken had already been made, and the committee was prepared to defend the actions. PENARTH'S SUGGESTION. The Clerk read a letter from the Penarth Urban District Council, who stated that when opposing the application for the extension of the boundaries of the borough of Cardiff they incurred a great deal of expense that was of great assistance to the county council in their opposition as well as to Penarth. They, there- fore, suggested that the county council might make some payment to assist the Penarth Council in paying the bills.—Mr. O. H Jones said that there was no doubt about the value of the evidence that the Penarth Council put fc-rward.—The Chairman asked if such a pay- ment might be made.—The Clerk replied that he had great doubts about it. They might, however, make an arrangement under which, if a payment were made, it would be re-funded, should the auditor refuse to pass it. He thought that the expense that the county had gone to was a great deal of assistance to Penarth It was true that the evidence put forward by the Penarth Council was far better than that put forward by the county, but the urban authority was in a better position than the county council could expect to be.—Mr. O. H. Jones thought it would be best to let J'enarth pay its own bills. If the county undertook any share of the expense referred to it would be setting up a precedent.—Tb9 committee eventually decided to reply th:tt the council could not make any payment in 1he direction asked for

The French at Fashoda. A PROTEST AGAINST BRITISH OCCUPATION. CAPTAIN MARC HAND'S ONLY COURSE. If the French newspapers are to be believed (says the "Daily Graphic"), the force now hold- ing Fashoda is in truth composed of Captain Marchand and his 500 Senegalese sharp- shooters. This statement in itself would be of little importance were it not for the explana- tion of it given by the semi-official "Temps." As we have pointed out. Captain Marchand cannot persist in holding the town against the duly accredited representatives of the Khedive unless he wishes to make war on Egypt. M. Hanotaux has said that France only recognises one legitimate master on the Upper Nile, and that is the Khedive. Hence, when Sir Herbert Kitchener arrives at Fashoda in his capacity of Egyptian Sirdar, Captain Marchand should have no alternative but to haul down the tricolor and make the best of his way back to the French Congo. This, however, accord- ing to the "Temps," is just what he is in- structed not to do. Apparently he is not charged to make war on Egypt, but his orders are to hold this post on Egyptian territory as a protest against the British occupation. In other words, France has now determined to dispute'our position in Egypt by force of arms. This is the naked meaning of the ex- planation of Captain Marchand's exploit given by the semi-official organ of the French Foreign Office, and we shall do well not to mistake it. To imagine that we can accept the French occupation of Fashoda as a basis for negotia- tions on the question of our occupation of Egypt is a naivete of which the "Temps" must at once disabuse itself. There is no difference between this invasion of Egyptian territory and the despatch of a French force to Alexan- dria with an ultimatum to Lord Cromer. It would be just as reasonable to expect us to accept the one act of hostility as a basis for diplomatic negotiations as the other. The very idea presupposes a pusillanimity on our part of which no self-respecting nation could by any possibility be guilty. That the question of the Nile has become "a mere monologue," as the "Temps" complains, is not our fault. It was a duologue until the French voluntarily withdrew and left to us the burden of the whole problem. Now they want to reap the advantage of our sixteen years' work, and they propose to accomplish their end by am act which, if persisted in, can only end in war. Of one thing the "Temps" may be assured. The monologue" will remain a monologue to .he end. The next news of Captain Marchand will oe either that he has accpted the position of a guest of the Egyptian Government, or that he has retired, voluntarily or otherwise. There can be no negotiations, and the French will have to make the best of it. This is the unalterable determination of the British people. THE MARCHAND MISSION. A Novel Theory of Its Object. It is about two years ago (says the "Chronicle") that Major Marchand and M. Liotard started with a small expedition from the French Congo with the object of passing through the Bahr-el-Giiazel provinces to Fashoda. Marchand's companion returned to the French sphere, but the major pushed on, though he lost many of the Europeans in his small force, and encountered many difficulties. He had to pass through a wild country, and was constantly attacked by natives. He was known to be in difficulties, and reinforcements have been sent to the interior after him several times this year. The present strength of his force is unknown. The object of the Marchand mission has never been frankly stated. One French journal, the Eclair," now explains that the object was to "consolidate our authority over the hinterland of our Colony-Congo. Oubanghi. In order to make this policy successful a point of support —un point d appui—and defence was necessary; and to get this wo were obliged to push forward as far as the White Nile. It seems to us very difficult for anyone to make the least objec- tion to this policy of expansion, which is per- fectly legitimate. Is not the conquest of the Egyptian Soudan, which England is pleased to hold up to us as quite natural, also an act of expansion? But between these two actions there is a great difference, seeing that the Congo"Is a French colony, while Egypt is not an English colony." The same journal, which is fairly well informed on French Colonial questions, says:—In official circles no one doubts for an instant that the English force will meet the Marchand mission. The two Powers are pursuing in these regions the same policy of civilisation, and there is every reason to believe that the question of reciprocal "rights between France and England on the White Nile will be arranged quite as easily as was the situation on the Upper Niger." .r

WELLINGBOROUGH DISASTER. THE MIDLAND COMPANY ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY. The inquest on five of the six persons killed in the railway disaster at Wellingborough was resumed on Tuesday. At the outset Mr. Young, who appeared for the Midland Railway Company, said the com- pany accepted responsibility for the accident. He was desired by the directors to make that announcement because they feared there might be anxiety in the minds of some of the sufferers. Mr. Monckton, M.P., who, with others, appeared for the relatives of the deceased and injured, said the statement gave great satis- faction. and it emphasised the sympathetic and kind way in which the company had treated the sufferers all along. The Coroner said Mr. Young's announcement might possibly shorten the inquiry, because the legal gentlemen present might not want to ask quite so many questions. Three medical men having given evidence, Mr. Macdonald, engineer to the company, pro- duced a plan of the station and surroundings, showing the average fall from the gates at the luggage exit, where the barrow that caused the disaster, started towards the edge of the platform. He considered it necessary to have such a slope. One in 8^ was a small gradient, and a four-wheel truck standing on that gradient would not start itself. He considered the platform quite safe for the present traffic. Mr. Turner, general manager of the Midland Company, said the Wellingborough platform was within the Board of Trade requirements in every respect. He had not received the report of any luggage trolly having fallen from the platform to the line before. Unless a trolly was broken, or there was a dereliction of duty, it would be reported. Mr. Winter, representing the Postmaster- General. questioned Mr. Turner with a view to showing it was not part of a postman's duty to bring mails into the station, and Mr. Turner remarked that the company had already ad- mitted liability. Postman Smith said he had taken mails to the station for years, and never knew the trclly to run off in this way before. The court adjourned for lunch.

DRISCOLL AT HULL. THE EXCARDIFF FOOTBALLER • TALKS OF HIS INTENTIONS. An "Express" representative on Tuesday in- terviewed "Hockey" Driscoll as to his inten- tions. Last Saturday he was unable to play for H'ull against the Northern Union cup- holders, in consequence of the rule which says that a player must be in employement three days each week before he is eligible. Driscoll stated that he had made arrangements whereby he will be eligible taplay against Heckmond- wike on Saturday, ™nd on Monday night he was selected in the Hull team. He says he will certainly pl iy, and that his intention is to con- tinue all through the season. On Monday next Driscoll will return to Cardiff for a day or two to visit his friends. He seems well satisfied with Hull, and is residing with Savage, Franks. and Feafniey, the Welsh half-backs who joined Hull.

CLUBS AT CARDIFF. CATHAYS' SUCCESSFUL VENTURE. The annual meeting of the Cathays Work- men's Liberal Club and Institute was held on Monday at Crwys-road Board School, and, if appearances may be taken as a trustworthy criterion, this institution is in a flourishing con- dition, and is not likely to follow in the wake oi certan other Liberal clubs whose doors, as the result of legal proceedings, have been closed. Pecuniarily, the position- is good, having in hand a balance of £401. The rules ar'; very stringent, and the membership is large, as evidenced by the fact that about 203 bona fide working men were present at the gathering. Mr. T. L. Powell (secretary of the ward, and president of the club) presided. The financial statement, which was first taken as read, showed that JB20 had been distributed to the colliers' relief fund. £5 to the Cathays Ward fund, and £81 9s. 3d. to members. Mr. T. L. Powell was re-elected president by 60 votes to six, and other officers were appointed. Councillors Allen and Lloyd-Meyrick sat the meeting through. Councillor Good came in .towards the cloaa. -f

In the Courts. NOTES AND NEWS OF THE SEAMY SIDE CARDIFF. "A THING SHE NEVER DID." Before Messrs. F. J. Beavan and F. H. Jothain, at Cardiff Police-court on Tuesday, Jane Lewis, well known to the police, having been up 47 times before, was again placed in the dock. She appeared in faded finery and tears, and was charged with importuning passengers in St. Mary-street. A constable having given evidence, Prisoner: 1 am continually here on false charges, and am accused of swearing, which is a thing I have never done. My life has been nearly taken. Inspector Durston: She has been up before 47 times. Prisoner: It is the same charge all the time. Inspector Durston: On the 29th of last month she was sentenced to fourteen days. Prisoner: You had better take my life. Fined 10s. and costs, or fourteen days. # DRINKING WARRENS. Unoccupied houses in the shebeen quarters in Cardiff offer facilities V)r illicit drinking, and when a crowd settles in one of these warrens it is not easy for the police to run them to earth. Mary Oystermayer, convicted on February 26, 18%, and fined £10 or one month, was now charged on a warrant with having on Sunday, September 4, sold beer by retail without a licence at 14, Angelina-street. Police-constable Hinge and another constable on the morning in question saw a number of men and women file out of No. 14, which is an unoccupied house, some carrying liquor and others under the influence of drink. The police on entering saw prisoner and several others in the back kitchen. Prisoner had a tap in one hand, and with the other was putting a "spill" into a four- and-a-half. The party "bolted" over the back wall into an adjoining house. Prisoner and several others, however, were caught, and in the back-kitchen The officers took possession of two four-and-a-halves—one full and the other empty—and a number of drinking vessels, these latter including a basin.—Prisoner, on being charged, told Hinge to go to h .—Accused: Did you see me draw any beer?—Hinge: You had finished one four-and-a-half, and started another.—Prisoner denied the offence, but a, young man, named Morgan, proved that as he and others were passing the house on Sun- day morning prisoner was at the door, asked them if they would like a drink, and invited them inside. Morgan tendered Is. for a quart of beer, and received 6d. change.—Fined £10 and costs, or one month. ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES. George Lee, aged 21, was brought up on a warrant charged with having, on the 8th of Aurrust, obtained, by false pretences, 31b. of tacks, value Is., from the shop of Henry Stone, Broadway.—Prisoner, it was proved, went to the shop and obtained the tacks on the pretence that he wanted them for a customer.—Detective Davey on Monday morning arrested prisoner in Cowbridge-road. On being charged he made no reply. There was a second charge to be investigated, and the police asked for a re- mand until Friday, which was granted.

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. The meetings of the British Association were continued on Tuesday with undiminished inte- rest, and there was a large attendance in the various sections. A joint discussion was taken part in by the members of the Physical and Mechanical Science Section upon the magnetic and electrolytic action of electric railways. In the Anthropology Section the papers read dealt chiefly with the natives of West Africa, their secret societies, conceptions of property, and languages. Subsequently Professor Flinders Petrie addressed the section on Egypt in the light of recent discoveries. Two papers were read jn the Geological Sec- tion upon the action of waves and tide on the coasts, upon further exploration of various caves, and upon the structure of coral reefs. Some debate took place in the Economic Science Section upon the comparison of wages in France, the United States, and the United King- dom for the past half-century. Another paper advocated the partnership of capital and labour as the solution of the conflict between them. The meetings conclude to-morrow (Wednes- day).

NEWPORT TOWN COUNCIL. TROUBLE AT THE TECHNICAL SCHOOLS. The monthly meeting of the Newport, Town Council was held at the council-chamber. Town- hali, on Tuesday, under the chairmanship of the mayor (Alder-nan A. R. Bear). The question of the suppression of street noises again rose, and Mr. M. Wheeler asked what were the powers possessed by the police.—The Towi-clerk replied that the police had no jurisdiction unless the travelling musicians or other noisy persons created a manifest obstruction. A -discussion arose on the appointment of an assistant borough engineer, a post for which the v. orks and general purposes committee recommended Mr. S. F. L. Fox, Birkenhead. Several members advocated the appointment of a Newport gentleman, on the principle of fostering local talent. An amendment in favour o* the local man failed by a two-thirds vote.— During the discussion, Alderman Moses gavl expression to what was read as an intimation that he might be unable to continue holding the position of chairman of the hardest-worked committee, as the work was becoming increas- ingly arduous. A long discussion followed on a protest raised against the Sunday work which for the past three weeks had become urgently necessary.— Mr. W. A. Baker led the attack against the work, and a discussion ensued on the ques- tion as to whether or not the work was dese- cration." A breeze arose between Mr Wilkin- son and Alderman M. Mordey, owing to the former remarking that the latter docked vessels on Sunday.—Mr. Mordey (heatedly): You are a liar. How dare you say such a thing in this public place.—Mr. Lloyd called for the withdrawa1 of the remark, and Mr. Wilkinson, having retracted his statement, Mr. Mordey also recanted, saying that he liked using pla'n English grammar.—Alderman Lyne said, with some severity, that there was a great distinc- tion between English grammar and bad language. It might have been grammar to tell a man he uttered untruths, but to say that a man was a liar was nothing but bad language. The prices of the milk supplied to the work- house and the Allteryn Infectious Diseases Hospital supplied the basis of another lengthy discussion, which proved of little public inte- rest. The Town-clerk reported that the Great Wes- tern Railway Company stated, with regard to the widening of the Wharf-road Bridge, that the scheme, as recommended by the corporation, would entail an expenditure of £ 2,200. for which they asked for a contribution of £ 1,000 from the town.—The Clerk was requested to reply that th" corporation could not contribute more than JE750. Colonel Lyne, as chairman of the waterworks committee, complained of the waste of water which was systematically carried on by some persons by turning on the tap for garden pur- poses. There were at present 98 million gallons of water in the reservoirs, a five weeks' supply. As to the Wentwood Waterworks he could speak with more corlear de rose of things which were now going on splendidly. He, of course, regretted the great expenses, but thought in years to come Newport would be one of the best water supplied towns in the Kingdom. Colonel Lyne having answered a number of minor questions, Mr. Greenland thought the town might congratulate itsel fon the satis- factory progress generally. Mr. Canning brought up several reports of the technical instruction committee, and remarked that during the past twe've months the division between art and science and tech- nology had been made complete. The subjects now studied were so comprehensive that New- port would be able to take a prominent giace in competition with the towns of the kingmm. He had an unpleasant matter to report to the council, which he introduced by quoting a resolution of the technical instruction com- mittee to the effect that Mr. Bush, principal of the art section, should make an apology to Mr G. Moores, the registrar. Mr. Canning read a number of reports of communications which went to show that Mr. Bush. together with a | Mr. M'Henry, had reported to police officials the loss of certain paltry wooden bowls, and the reflection was alleged to be that Mr. Moores had misappropriated the same.—The com- mittee, having investigated the matter, con- sidered Mr. Bush to blame, and passed a motion of censure on Mr. Buush. which was duly carried. The committee then considered that an apology from Mr. Bush to Mr. Moores would have been adequate, but Mr. Busuh replied. "I have nothing whatever to apologise for. Mr. M'Henry charged me, and I went with him to defend my character."—Mr. Canning said he would not go into the matte* very closely, but he said he felt he was bound to do what he had done to save the entire destruction of the technical schools, which had been so satisfac- torily carried on.—The report was seconded by Mr. Llewellyn, and carried unanimously.—The business shortly afterwards closed.

AN INDEPENDENT POSTMAN. At Hythe on Tuesday Charles Capon, a post- man. was ordered by the magistrates to pay £5 for delaying a letter. Defendant kept the letters for a distant farm until he had enough t.) justifv the iournev.

Anarchy Rampant. MANIFESTO DISTRIBUTED AT MILAN. AN ARREST. A Renter's telegram from Rome on Tuesday says:—Several newspapers have received tele- grams stating that during the past few days copies of a revolutionary manifesto, bearing the signature of a revolutionary committee, have been circulated at Milan. The police accordingly took steps to discover whence they came, and they yesterday succeeded in arrest- ing a man, giving the name of Charles Siles, in the very act of distributing them. When he was seized he at once began shouting, "Long live Anarchy," "Death to the King." A crowd of about a hundred persons at once assembled, and hissed the police all the way to the station. On being called upon by the police to disperse the mob replied by throwing stones, and one gendarme was slightly injured. The police being reinforced, the streets were eventually cleared. Some of the newspapers remark that the trouble at Milfin in May last began in a very similar manner. The man Siles was born at Reggio di Calabria in 1877. He came from Switzerland specially for the purpose of dis- tributing the revolutionary pamphlets, and arrived yesterday. The Milan police have dis- solved a soi-disant musical society, which is alleged to have been a Socialist club in dis- guise.

Australian Adventures. M. DE ROUGEMONT AND HIS CRITICS. Once again M. Louis de Rougemont has proved himself beyond question the lion of this year's meeting of the British Association. An intimation that he would read a paper on Monday afternoon to the Geographical Section on his twenty-eight years sojourn among the cannibal blacks of Central Australia attracted so large an attendance as to crowd uncomfort- ably the large hall in which the meeting of the department was held. Ladies predominated in the audience, but there were also many scientific, and especially geographical, celebri- ties of the other sex present. It was expected that the statements of the paper would be closely criticised, if not challenged, at its close, and this expectation was not disappointed. M. de Rougemont, who was stated to have been suffering several days from illness, read the first portion of his long paper himself, but, feeling faint, he had then to withdraw from tho room and return home by medical advice. leaving the remainder of his story to be read by the secretary. The author stated in it thai he was shipwrecked in 1863 on a coral islet off the north coast of Australia, and after two years of solitude there succeeded in making a landing on the continent. Here he met a friendly tribe, who received him as one of themselves, and after some time he set out to cross by land to the east coast, aiming for the settlement of Somerset on Cape York. Not knowing of the existence of the Gulf of Car pertaria he mistook the east coast of the gulf for the Pacific, and, coasting northwards, eventually came back to his first landing- place, after an absence of about eighteen months. He then attempted to pene- trate southward, with the hoi e of crossing the Continent, but, baffled by the difficulties of the desert, and disheartened by beiug attacked more than once by parties of white men who took him for a hostile native, he gave up all hope of escape, and settled down with a native wife. He lived for over twenty years in a mountainous country, near the centre of the Continent. Being without instruments or means of taking notes, he could only guess at his position by the number of days' march from place to place, checked roughly by the apparent altitude of the sun, as shown by the length of shadows. He observed that the natives of the North Coast were of finer physique and greater intelligence than those of the interior, that tribes on the coast con- tained more and larger families, and that they had clearly defined and marked territories for hunting, beyond which the nomadic tribe never strayed as å whole, although individual mem- bers provided with a peculiarly notched stick as a passport could pass from one territory to another. In travelling they found directions from the itars or from certain characteristics of the anthills, and the habits of certain animals. When his native friends had died during an epidemic of influenza the author set out once more, and. meeting a gold-prospecting party in Western Australia, found his way to Melbourne in 1S95. When he first went among the blacks he had to be constantly devising a scheme of impressing them, and this he did mainly by working Tipon "their superstitions. Besides having his native wife with him, he was armed with a certain mystic message-stick, and, best of all, he had the power of amusing the tribes by means of acrobatic performances, his steel weapons, and the tricks, and even the bark, of his dog, which could go through a little performance. He also danced jigs to the tune of reed whistles of his own make. He emphasised those seemingly trivial things because he believed they had often been the means of saving his life. With regard to the occasion he and his blaek companions suddenly came upon four white men, he explained that these strangers had previously attacked some of the blacks. Naturally, in the excitement of the moment, he forgot that he was virtually a black man himself and rushed upon them, but they promptly fired upon his party and retreated. He now knew them to be the Giles' Expedition of 1874. He was himself at the time perfectly naked, and wasVnointed with the same protective covering of greasy clay which was used by the natives to ward off cold and the attacks of insects, but apart from that the sun had long since tanned his skin out of all resemblance to that of a European. Repulsed in this way more than once, he despaired of ever making his real character known. Two or three weeks afterwards his black wife came across the tracks of one whom she described as a white man, and as one no longer in his senses. She deduced this latter fact from the eccentric circles in which he had walked. Following up these tracks they found a white man alone dying from thirst and imbecile. This man lived with him (Rouge- mont) for two years, a serious encumbrance, and never regained intelligence until just before he died, when he a ked wher ohe was and said his name was Gibson, and that he had been a member of the Giles' Expedition. After Gibson's death he made up his mind to end his days in solitude, partly because he seemed doomed to disappointment every time an opportunity offered itself to return to civili- sation. and partly also on account of the urgent solicitations of his wife and the tribes amongst whom he became chief or ruler. Along with his tribe he once followed the track of a white party for the purpose of picking up empty tins and other things belonging to them. He also picked up an old Sydney newspaper, which he eagerly read over and over ?_gain, preserving it in an opossum-skin cover until it was literally worn to pieces. Not having heard of the Franco-German War, he was extremely puzzled to read about deputies from Alsace and Lorraine in the German Parliament. He frequently found precious gem-stones and nuggets of gold, but had no use for them save to make ornaments for his wife.

PRINCE AND THE DEAR. HOW ROYAL FOLK PAY THE PENALTY OF GREATNESS. The old nursery rhyme tells of the man who shot at a pigeon and killed a crow, but one can do even better a.t times, especially if one is of Royal blood—at least, so folk are saying here, writes a Bucharest correspon- dent. Prince Ferdinand of Roumania nas been for the last week or two making a journey in the mountainous districts of Moldavia, visit- ing the monasteries and other objects of inte- rest. At one halting place it was proposed to arrange a grand day's shooting on the Royal visitor's behalf, and one fine morning the forests on the mountain sides resounded with the sounds of hunting horns, the baying of dogs, and the cried of an army of beaters The Prince and his companions took up their positions and waited; the beaters wers still some way off when a crashing was heard among the underwood nigh unto where stood Prince Ferdinand waiting expectantly with gun and ears cocked. Suddenly, from out of the bushes ran two great bears, which crossed before the Prince. Bang went the Prince's weapon, and one bear fell, staining the grass with its blood, its companion making off unscathed. The wounded bear gave one or two convulsive struggles and then lay dead, as the Prince's companions, brought there by the sound of his gun, hastened up to know "na.t is it?" and then to offer congratulations. "What! A bear?" "What a beauty!" "What a size!" "How well shot!" "What splenlid fur!" "What teeth!" And then the jnlookers paused, mumbled, and were silent. One or two smiled. "What is it?" asked the Prinoe, but no one cared to enlighten him, so he looked for tin- self. There had been a ring in the bear's ncse and only lately removed, as the still bleeding Opt plainly showed. At last, after much questioning of beaters and others, the truth came out. The arefert of the district, anxious to please, had overleapt himself. He had pnrchased the bear that morn- ing from a. gipsy, and poor bruin and lis com- panion, after so many years of street jancir,2", had thus perforce once more regained his native forests only to fall a victim t lle unerring aim of the Prince. It is needlass to add that the Prince was anything but ^leased at joining unknowingly in the butchering of tame dancing bears, and it is said the i.refj.-t will soon be looking for some other employ- ment. New Prince Ferdinand joins in the laugh, and is the first to recount hmy "ae "shot th.e beax-"

Racing Competition. There was only one coupon out of those sent in for Monday's racing competition which bore the names of the three winners. This was sent in by Mr. THOMAS WILLIAMS, Ship and Castle Hotel, St. Mary Street, Cardiff, To whom the entrance fees--17s.-will be sent. The entries and coupons for to-morrow's com- petition will be found on Page 4.

TO-DAY'S RACING WARWICK MEETING. I Handicapper: Mr T. F. Dawkins. Judge: Mr I C. E Robinson. Clerk of the Scales: Mr Percy Sheldon. Starter: Mr R. I'Anson. Clerk of the Course and Stakeholder: Mr J. Sheldon. Secre- tary and General Manager: Mr R. Prichard. ,» | —'Ihe TOWN WELTER PLATE ot 103 imi • U sovs. for three year olds and up- wards; weight for age; allowances; the inner to be sold for 50 sovs. One mile. Mr Hallick's Merry Mood, 3yrs, 9st 41b Pratt 1 Mr C Trimmer's Mellow, 3yrs, 9st 71b M Cannon 2 Mr Reinach's Walton Pride, 3yrs. 9st 41b H Luke 3 Mr Cohen's Jennie filly. 3yrs, 9st 41b Pickles 0 W inner traineu oy owner. Betting—11 to 4 on Mellow, 100 to 15 agst Merry Mood, 100 to 14 agst Jennie filly, and 20 to 1 agst Walton Pride. Merry Mood settled down in front of Mellow, and. making the whole of the running, won easily by four lengths; the same distance be- tween the second and third. Merry Mood was sold to Mr F Hunt, jun., for 115gs. (Race started at 2.2). 2QA —The STONF.LEIGH PLATE of 103 .*JV/ sovs, for three year olds and up- wards. One mile. Mr Low's Hermiston, 3yrs, 8st 71b M Cannon 1 Mr T Sherwood's Stream of Gold, 3yrs, 8st 21b Palmer 2 Mr Betts's Bull Fight 3yrs, 7st 121b .Madden 3 Mr Saunders Davies's Bogie Maid, 3yrs. 7st 91b Toon 0 Mr Stubbs's Kitty Watson, 3yrs, 7st 91b H Luke 0 Winner trained by J Porter. Betting-9 to 2 on Hermiston. 7 to 1 agst Stream of Gold, 100 to 8 agst Bull Fight, and 25 to 1 agst any other. The favourite waited on Bogie Maid until a quarter of a mile from home, when he drew out to win in a canter by five lengths; half a length between the second and third. Kitty Watson was last. (Race started at 2.35). 3r\ —The MEMBERS' PLATE (handicap) » \_f of 200 sovs; winners extra. Five furlongs. Mr Heaven's Sovereign Cure, 3yrs, 6st lllb Scarratt 1 Mr Cunliffe's The Coot, 3yrs, 6st lllb Segrott 2 Mr Vale's Lady Flash, 3yrs, 6st 111b HLuke 3 Mr Stanley's Rodbourne. 5vrs, 7st 121b Toon 0 Mr Hobbs's Peopleton. 6yrs, 7st 101b Allsopp 0 Mr Gilpin's Queen of the Plains, 4yrs, 7st 91b F J Pratt 0 Sir W Ingram's Jack Spinner, 6yrs, 7st 7lb K Cannon 0 Mr Patton's Isis Belle, 3yrs, 7st 61b .Fennel 0 Mr Courage's Fencote, 3yrs, 7st 61b Madden 0 Mr Pilkington's Abigail, 3yrs, 7st 41b J Hunt 0 Mr Wadlow's Arctic, oyrs, 6st lOlb .Purkiss 0 Mr Pilkington's Roida. 3yrs. 6st 101b Turner 0 Winner trained by White. Betting-3 to 1 agst Peopleton, 7 to 2 agst The Coot, 100 to 15 agst Fencote. 100 to 12 agst Queen of the Plains, 10 to 1 agst Arctic, and 100 to 8 agst any other. The Coot and Peopleton on the inside jumped off in front of Abigail and Sovereign Cure, and in this order they ran until approaching the distance, where Peopleton dropped out. and The Coot drew out, closely attended by Lady Flash and Sovereign Cure. The last-named got up on the inside, in the last few yards, and won by a neck; half a length between the second and third. Ppopleton was fourth. Jack Spinner fifth, Abigail sixth, and Fencote last. (Race started at 3.15). 8Q /"A —The COUNTY SELLING WELTER • PLATE of 100 sovs, for two year olds and Upwards; weight for age allowances; the wanner to be sold for 50 sovs. Five fur. longs. Mr Cottrill's Tag Rag. 2yrs, 8st 41b Madden 1 Mr Harper's Einnoc, 3yrs, 9st 91b .Allsopp 2 Mr Dixon's Anchoret, 3yrs, 9st 91b Rogers 3 Mr Benbow's Ilorin, 2yrs, Bst 71b R Morton 0 Mr Monkshall's Dirk, aged, lOst 131b Mr Randall 0 Mr Powell's Chatain filly, 2yrs, 8st 41b F Purkiss 0 Mr Masters's Idstone, 3yrs, 9st 91b Lowe 0 Mr Clement's Libonia. gelding, 4yrs, 9st 91b Curtis 0 Mr Edwardes's Charisia, 3yrs, 9st 61b Wingfield 0 Mr Moore's Casuistry filly, 3yrs, 9st 61b F Pratt 0 Winner trained by Dover. Betting—Evens on Einnoc, 3 to 1 agst Tag Rag, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Anchoret settled down in front of Einnoc, Tag Rag. and Dirk, but gave way below the distance to Tag Rag, who won easily by four lengths; a length and a half away Anchoret was third. Dirk was fourth, Casuistry filly fifth, Chatain filly sixth, Charisia seventh, and Ilorin last. (Race started at 3.441. A A —The WARWICK HANDICAP PLATE \J of 200 sovs; winners extra. One mile. mile. Sir J Thursby's Gra-ce Skelton, 5yrs, 7st 71b J Hunt 1 Mr Kirwan's Gobryas, 5yrs, 7Bt 71b Allsopp 2 Lord Granville Gordon's Sheeroe, 4yrs, Bst 91b Rickaby 3 Mr Sandgate's King Tartar, 5yrs. 7st 71b Madden 0 Winner trained by Thursby. v Bet.ting-6 to 4 on Gobryas, 4 to 1 agst King Tartar, 6 to 1 agst Grace Skelton, and 7 to 1 agst Sheeroe. Gobryas cut out the work from Grace Skelton and Sheeroe, until reaching the distance, when Grace Skelton drew out to win easily by two lengths; a bad third. (Race started at 4.6). 4Q —The WELLESBOURNR NTTRSERY .OU HANDICAP PLATE of 100 sovs for two year olds; winners extra. Five furlongs. Mr Fawcett's Blase, 7st 91b Allsopp 1 Mr Collins's Delivery, 6st lllb .Luke 2 Mr T Sherwood's Marta Santa, 6st 121b Purkiss 0 Mr Croker's Tomtit, 8st lllb .Mr Randall 0 Mr Edwardes's Pratie filly, 7st 31b .Madden 0 Ifrr Sanders's Last Gift, 6st 91b Segrott 0 Mr Walley's Makerfield, 6st 81b Hunt 0 Mr Maiden's Susiana colt, 6st 71b Scarratt 0 Mr Maiden's Susiana colt, 6st 71b Scarratt 0 Winner trained by Peace. Betting—2 to 1 agst Blase, 3 to 1 agst Pratie filly, 4 to 1 agst Marta Santa, 6 to 1 agst Delivery, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Marta Santa jumped off in front of Blase, .Makerfield, and Delivery, with Tomtit last; but telow the distance Delivery joined Marta Santa at the hea dot affairs. Inside the distance Blase challenged and won a capital race by a head: a neck between the second and third. Lst Gift was fourth, Makerfield fifth, Susiana colt sixth, and Tomtit last. (Race started at 4.30).

"SPORTSMAN" AUTHENTIC STARTING PRICES. WARWICK MEETING. gorae. Jockey. Sportsman. TOWN WELTER (4). Merry Mood (F Pratt) 100 to 15 ag STONELEIGH PLATE (5). Hermiston (M Cannon) 9 to 2 on I MEMBERS' PLATE (12). Sovereign Cure (Scarratt) 100 to 8 ag COUNTY SELLING WELTER (10). Tag Rag (Madden) 3 to 1 ag WARWICK HANDICAP (4). Grace Skelton (J Hunt) 6 to 1 ag WELLESBOURNE NURSERY (8). Blase (Allsopp) 2 to 1 ag The above prices are identical with those pub- lished in the "Racing Calendar."

OLD SAM'S OVERNIGHT FINALS. AYR MEETING. MISUNDERSTOOD, ROYAL CHERRY, CARRI- DEN, and THE VIRGINIAN. YARMOUTH MEETING. PHCEBUS APOLLLO, ALLOUETTE, SACR1- PANT, and SALVAICH. OFFICIAL SCRATCHING.

The Sportsman has been officially informed by Messrs. Weatherby of the following scratch- inps :— 1 Cesarewitch Stakes-Estarle and Jeddah. Lingfield engagements—Row an berry. Two Mile Selling—Cananore. Cotterham Kursery—Linter.. Yarmouth engagements-All Mr Rothschild's horses (except Sanglamore and Excepcional), and all Mr E Cassel's horses (except Chon Kina). Nursery Handicap and Juvenile Handicap, Ayr—Zoar. Ayr engagements—All horses in Mr E W Tinsley's name and Little Grafton. Newmarket First October engagements-Miss Ellie and King's Evidence. All engagements in Mr E C Clayton's and Mr J B Wood's name—Sortie; and in Lord Stan- ley's name. Simple. All engagements in France-Ego Donat and Trottem. All engagements in Lord Durham's name— Hempsfell and Austin.

TODAYS LONDON BETTING. I CESAREWITCH STAKES. 10 to 1 agst Herminius, t 10 to 1 — King Crow, o 100 to 6 Histor:r, t 100 to 6 — St Bris, t 25 to 1 — Asterie, t 25 to 1 — Sirene, t 33 to 1 — Nunsuch, t 33 to 1 — Beverini, t 40 to 1 — Carlton Grange, t 40 to 1 — Acmena, t 50 to 1 — Bradwardine, t CAMBRIDGE ■■ STAKES. 10 to 1 agst Winkfield's Dower, t 100 to 6 — Nun Nicer, 100 to 6 — Chelandry, t 25 to 1 — Uniform, t 25 to 1 — St.'Cloud II., t 33 to 1 — Bridegroom, t 33 to 1 — Bridegroom II., t 40 to 1 — Pinfold, t 40 to 1 — Sligo, t

Torres Vedras, Rodbourne, Peopleton Jack Spinner, Isis Belle, Fencote, Abigail, The Coot Arctic, Roida. Lady Flash, Sheeroe, King Tar- tar. Gobryas, Tomtit, Blase, Pratie filly, Marta Santa, Delivery, Last Gift, Susiana colt, and High Chancellor.

HARDAWAY and TOPPING (R. TOPPING and 11 W. R. SPIXDLERt. FLUSHING. HOLLAND ST. LEGER. CESAREWITCH. CAMBRIDGE. SHIRE. &c., &0. Double and Treble Events on \bove. S P. all Races. The Continental Sportsman," pub. lished twice daily during the season containing latest market movements on above and all important races, free on receipt of adar<*s. The Oldest-established and Most Extensive Turf Commission Agency in the World. All lettert Via addressed—Flnshins. Holland. Postage 2_d.

The Coal Trade. SERIOUS DISPUTE AT ABERAMAN. The Aberamam Colliery workmen were out oa Tuesday owing to the refusal of the manage- ment to dismiss the blacklegs who worked there during the strike. Alderman D. Morgan has gone away for a fortnight's res,t and Mr. Thomas Richards. Ebbw Vale, has been asked to act -as agent here during his absence. Departure of the Military. The whole of the military in the Merthyr and Aberdare valleys took their departure on Tues- day morning, the South Wales Borderers pro- ceeding to Pembroke Dock, whilst the Welsh Fusiliers went to Newport, where they will stay the night and go on to Devonport on Wednes- day. Large crowds followed the various con- tingents to the ditfterent stations of entrain- ment, and gave them a friendly send-off, though many of the women folk were evidently sad at heart, being left in tears behind as the Tommies waved their fond adieu. Miners' Provident Society. A vote by ballot has just been taken of the miners employed at the Varteg Hill Collieries, Pontypool, as to whether they should rely upon the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act or enter into the proposed scheme of the miners' permanent fund. The result is that 72 voted for the Act and 764 in favour of the scheme.

THE MAN 11 HO DID" MONSON At the Old Bailey on Tuesday Arthur Frederick Bunbury, 21. who last session pleaded guilt} to obtaining money by false pretence3 and to forgery, was brought up for sentence. Accused by means of bogus doruments ob- tained from a solicitor a large sum of money as an advance upon a supposed reversion he, possessed under an uncle's will. Prisoner, who was form?rly lieutenant in the 1st Battlion Manchester Regiment stationed at Gibraltar, confessed that he got hopelessly into debt and had to quit the Army. Returning to this country, he fell into the hands of the Monson gang, but admitted having deceived Monson and obtained £10 from him.—Mr. Gill, in ex- tenuation, stated that young Bunbury's down fall started from the time when at Aldershot he received betting circulars from a notorioo; gang, whose business it was to entrap inex- perienced young men.—The Recorder inti- mated that he should postpone sentence until the next sessions.

ftflo lLatt for OasstflratiQu WANTED, all to See Satanella. the Society » T Eaiiy Palmist, at Jj AIC & »« aiworks. alo HAVE you consulted t-ataneihi. the Society Lady Palimist, at jD Arcs waxworks:' al> i ^sjME To-night and see the Vv onderluJ Sataneila at D'AI CS vt axworks. 'iwo tc live and Seven to Ten- el0722al5 \\T ANTED, a Situation as Barmaid; willing to r assist in light housework.—Price, 1st. Augustine-road, Penarth. i^o0a20 T/STAITER (25) Seeks Re-engagement; tii<> I T roughly experienced; lirst-ciu»s references; height, bit. bin,-Address E. Buroriage, 11, Bend- street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. 2^?4a20 RE-ENGAGEMENT Desired by thoroughly ex. R perienced Person as Barmaia in gouu note! out of Cardiff; good relerence.—> 7t), Western Mail, Cardiff. 227oal6 TTTANTED, small Furnished House; Cardiff or V V Chepstow; moderate terms.— 76, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2277al4 T*7ANTE;.> immediately, Mother's Help; two T f children, aged three and one, ana assist household duties.—Apply. N 77, Western Mail, Ca.rdiC_ 227tja20 \VT ANTED immediately, respectable OftiCt t t Lad; must have filled similar situauor and produce satisfactory references.—Gottwaits Bowring, and Perry, Hign-street, Cardiif. aZU \\TANTED, near T.V.R. or G.W.R. Stations V House, with adjoining Photographic Studio —Apply N 79, Western Mail. Cam iff. 2279a20 "fTTANTED, strong, Single-handed Kitchen* TT maid; no dairy work; wages, £ 14; aft found. Also Under-Housemaid; £ 12.—Mrs. Peel, Taliaris, Llandilo. 2281al6 "f ANTED, in Seaside Hotel, Cook, who Under- T i stands Soups and Fruits good wages Apply N 75. Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 6u721 MILLINERY.—Wanted, October, good First Al Hand. Able Serve Showroom, Take Own Orders; medium and good class tradt —Pagn and Co., Builth Wells. 2273a20 FINE Minorcas.—Several Pairs for Sale; March hatch; pure bled; pair- sent on receipt o{, t 10s. 6d.—Miss luiams, Llwynhelig, Llandilo. aid FINE Lattermath to Let near Llandilo; several acres; or cattle taken per head.—For par- ticulars apply Owner, Llwynlaelig, Liandilo. a16 MRS. Bruce Requires good Plain Cook; no kitchenmaid.—St. Wooloe Vicarage, New- port, Mon. 227lal6 GARDENER Seeks Situation; good experience with vines, flowers, kitchen garden, &c.; married, no family -Address Gardener. The Glen Cottage, Caerphilly. 2270al-r WANTED, Situation as Groom-Coachman or- Groom-Gardener; married; one child; good references.-Powell, 81, St. Paul's-road, Gloucester. 2260a20 FREE, Freehold Double-lioensed House in Mining District; at least £ 3,000 cash; ex- cellent taking.-Powell and Cooke, Auctioneers Bridgend. 2266a20 EXPERIENCED Man Wants Place as Ostler E t.ud Farrier; good references; abstainer- well up to duties.—Z, 24, Whitcombe-street, Aber- dare. 2259a20 VETERINARY Surgeon, fully qualified. T Wanted to Attend Daily to about AD Col- liery Horses at Collieries in the immediate neighbourhood of Aberdare.-Applka.tlons, stating terms and references, to be addressed to V., Box 16, Post-office, Aberdare, not later than 21st instant. 2258a20 \\f ANTED, experienced Cook-General; mU3t be good cook; housemaid kept.—Apply N 74, Western Mail. Cardiff. 2261a20 A Gentleman Wishes to Recommend his Farm Bailiff; leaving no fault; life experience; he thoroughly understands the management ii farming and cattle and sheep; middle-aged; good testimonials: wife excellent butter-maker. -Address D. S., Pendoylan, near Cowbridge, Glam. 2262al6 WANTED at once, strong Kitchenmaid; 18 to 20: Churchwoman good references in- dispensable.—Mrs. Charles Christie, Tregroes, Pencoed. 2267a20 ABERDARE Town National School.—Wanted Two Assistants (Art. 50), master or miBtress (boys) mistress (infants); liberal salaries to thoroughly efficient teachers.—Apply, with tes- timonials, stating salary, Head Master. 2272a20 GROCERY.—Wanted, improver; Welsh; in- doors good references; state age and wages; personal interview preferred.—T. Lewis, American Stores, Llandilo. 2263a20 LEAKE and Co., Grocers, Maesteg, Want good^ all-round Hand smart and quick at figures; wages. 23s.; outdoors. 2264al6 CERTIFICATED Assistantship Required in C Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, or Large Centre; parchment, drawing; good organist and choir- master.-A., Melbourne House, Minehead. al4 WIDOW (33), well-educated and domesticated. Desires Situation as Nursery Governess; entire charge; musical; needlewoman; com- fortable home more than high salary.—Write C H.. 54, New Oxford-street. London. 2265al6 \\TANTED, Certificated or Prov. Certificated > t » Mistress, Mixed Voluntary School; agri- cultural parish; average 32.—Vicar. St. Dog- well's. Wolfscastle R.S.O., Pembrokeshire. a20 Wf ANTED, Boy to Look After Horse and Trap,, f i Ac.—State wages (indoors) and references to Dr. Frost. Llanhilleth, Aberbeeg, Mon. 2255al6 XTOUNG Lady Seeks Re-engagement in Bart 1 would help in light housework; expe- rienced; reference.—Apply N 72, Western Mail Offices, Cardiff. 2254al6 to REQUIRED in Cardiff, Lady, not underl&TTo Represent a well-established Business House; salary and commission.—N 73, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2253al6 TITLE Wanted; Advent; purely English; Llandaff; accepted by bishop; graduate; clergyman's son; single; 25; experienced as lay helper; excellent testimonials.—F. Coates, Earls Croome Rectory. Worcestershire. 2252al7 LADY'S Bicycle for Sale; cost £ 14; for £ 6 10sT equal to new.—Apply 31, Despenser-street, Riverside. Cardiff. 2291a16 CRANK-Axle Cart, as good as new. to be Sold C a bargain.-Apply Atlas Furnishing Co., Hayes-buildings, Cardiff. 2292a16 1*7ANTED, an intelligent Youth; recently left V T school; useful, and to assist in a tobacco and stationery shop; live indoors; family only man and wife; suitable salary given to a smart boy.—N 83, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2293a20 MRS. Gorman, 13 and 15. Bridge-street, alio Wyndham Arcade, Cardiff, Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Wardrobes, Boots. Established 1863. 2285a20 FOR Sale, good House—27. Ninian-road. R-oath Park; nicely decorated; two greenhouses, outbuildings, &c.-Apply as above. 2287a20 LEWTS Lewis and Co. (Ltd.). Cardiff, have Vacancies for experienced Young Men for Fancy and Hat Department.-76, Queen-street, Cardiff. 2288al6 WANTED, by September 20th. for Penarth. an experienced Cook-General.—Apply 50, Newport-road, Cardiff. 2286a 16 TIT"ANTED, intelligent Youth for Office; one V T just leaving school preferred.—Apply, by letter, to Housekeeper, 19, Mount Stuart-square, Cardiff. 2284al4 LAW.—General Clerk Desires Re-engagement; shorthand, costs, book-keeping, &c.; highest references; moderate salary; abstainer. N 81, Western Mail, Cardiff. 2283al6 TO Let, Heathfield. North-road, Cardiff, con- taining two reception, eight bed rooms, kitchens, dairy, hot and cold bath; large walled- in garden, with choice fruit trees; tennis lawn and paddock; also four acres of garden land may be had.—Apply John Morgan, Radyr. a20 T X7 A TC HM AN Wanted.—Apply, first instance VT in writing, to North Central Wagon Co. (Ltd.), Cardiff; age not to exoeed 45. a2059 WORKING Housekeeper.—Re-engagement Professional or Country Gentleman; good cook; thoroughly practical manager; satisfac- tory references.—N 82, Western Mail, Cardiff. al6