The Cardiff Times

Collapse of a Cathedral. WORSHIPPERS KILLED. Rome, Wednesday Afternoon.—A despatch from Palermo slates that this morning the cathedral at Villa-bate collapscd, burying be- neath the ruins fourteen persons who were at prayer iruide the building at the time. Two of these were killed and the remainder all seriously injured,-Centrn1 News.

A DOCK COLLISION. Tugowners' Action at Cardiff. Before Jadge Owen, at Cardiff County Court on Thursday, the Shipowners, Towage, and Salvage Company, Limited, own era of the steam tug Frank, sued the owners of the steam- ship Clivegrove for damages by reason of a collision between the two vessels in the Cardiff ntrance channel on May 9th. The defendants rounter-claimed for damages. Mr D. Stephens (instructed byMessrsMoxon and Ixsan) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Sankev, on instructions from Messrs Gottcceli and Roche, of London, defended. The plaintiffs' case was that the Frank was engaged in pssisting the Clivegrove'from the Windsor Slipway to the Roath Dockbfisin, with the Frank Stanley, another tug. The dock signals were against them. and whilst waiting orders the Ciivegrove, without the slightest warning, went full speed astern and the propeller struck the Frank on the starboard side amidships. The defendants' case was that the Frank improperly attempted to proceed from the starboard quarter to the port quarter of the Clivegrove whilst the jatter's engines were working astern, and that in so proceeding due allowance for the Clive- grove's propeller was not. made, the rer-ult of the collision being that her propeller was broken. Judge Owen said he thought the ss- Clive- grove was alone to hiame. lie gave judgment for the plaintiffs on the claim with reference to the registrar in the matter of damages, and judgment for the plaintiffs on the counter- claim.

MAN WITH TWO WIVES. Husband 11 Hardly Knew Why." At the Old Bailey on Wednesday, before the Recorder, Ernest Robert JanW3 Wateman, f aged 27 years, a labourer, pleaded guilty to fefpniouslv marrying Florence Alice Roberts, his wile being alive. The womau Roberts said she met the prisoner in Richmond, where she was in service, and after a twelvemonths' courtship they were married on October 20th. 1505, at a registry office. She remained in service after going through the form of marriage. Whilst they were walking out together she had been told that the prisoner was a married man, but she did not believe it. She did not wish to have anything to do with the present case, but she wa.s forced tn come forward. A poiiee-sevgeantstated that after the second marriage prisoner continued to live with his first wife, lie would go home at 5.30 and at 7.30 he would meet the woman Roberts at Richmond- The prisoner alleged that Roberts knew he was married. His legal wife also knew that, he had committed bigamy. The Recorder Why did you commit bigamy? Prisoner: 1 hardly know myself. Sentence of six mouths' imprisonment was passed, the Recorder .stating that, he was not satisfied with all the woman Roberts had said.

A STRAiGHTFORWARE) MAN." Amusing Merthyr Prisoner. There was an unusual sort of man in the dock at the Merthyr Police Court on Thursday-a •traightforwaid man. He said he was one of that sort, and as became one making claim to such a quality, straightforwardly invited Sir Mar^banb Williams to approve of him. The name of th.s man was James Emmanuel, and the occasion of his appearance before the Sti- pendiary was P.C. John Jones's discovery of him sleeping on a hayrick on Aberfan Farm in the small hours of this morning, and the damage he did to the rick in making a bed of it. Defendant said that he came into Che district to obtain work. and was told when he applied for it that the places were full, and lie could return in two days. The constable said that he bad seen the man about for three months, and in that time he had done no work. When spoken to defendant said there were too many bosses in the colliery for him to work. Yes," said the defendant, I. am too straight for them, that's about the fact. And you like a. fltraightftrward man, .sir, don't you VJ Yes," said the Stipendiary, I do, when I see him." Well," said the defendant, you see him now." (Laughter.) You will be fined 10-s and costs, and Is 6d damage or seven days." I will take the seven days, thank you, sir," said the defendant.. Good morning now

JAPAN AND TINPLATE MAKING. The Times Commercial Supplement rap It is asserted that. the Japanese Govern- ment is placing contracts in the United States tor the equipment: of a very large steel works, to be erected on the island of Moji. This plant, which Will entail an outlay exceeding two millions sterling, will consist in the first in- stance of two bar mills, tube mill, blooming mill, rolling tables, furnaces, cranes, and a complete o01fit. ofsteel makingplaut. A general line of machinery for a large lead mill and com- plete plant for a tinplatë. mill to be erected under Japanese auspices in the vicinity of Kobe is also said to be under order in American" The Far East. at present takes its tinplates almost exclusively from Wales, and the demand of recent years has greatly increased. large quantities of the plates being shipped direct trom Swansea.

BURGLAR NEATLY CAUGHT. Butler's Fierce Struggle. At Scarborough on Wednesday night a young man. who said he was a laboorer. of London, was capturedby the butler as he was endeavouring to escape from Broxholme, the res id en oo of Miss Stanslield. He was de.-iceudinir the staircase without boots when the butler seized him. A desperate struggle ensued, and upon the arrival of the police the prisoner was found to have between £500 and £600 worth jewellery on him. which he had stolen from bedrooms whilst the family were at dinner.

CIGARETTE SMOKING. No Legislation at Present. The Ifome Secretary has informed the National Hygiene League aud Union for the fiupression ol Cigarette Smoking by Juveniles that the Legislative programme £ oi the com- ing Session is already a very large one, and Mr Gladstone, while recognising the seriousness of the evil against which the proposals of the Bill Are directed, regrets that he docs not see his way to introduce a Bill en the subject at present."

JILTED"LOVER'S REVENGE. Milan, Wednesday.—A brutal murder was committed vesterday in a village near Milan. A man named Edward Main at i. who had re- cently returned from America, learning that during his absence his fiance, had married another man, determined on revenge, accord- ingly he concealed himself behind a hedge close to the residence of his rival and there lay in wait for him, The instant that the latter issued from the house ho sprang at him an stabbed bim to death. Malnati thereupon disappeared and his whereabouts have not yet becu traccd-.

SHOOTING MYSTERY. WALMER GENTLEMAN INJURED. Five Revolver Shots. Tricky Escape of the Assailant. A mysterious shooting affray which occurred in a srentleman's house at Walmer on Saturday afternoon has caused considerable sensation in the district. The circumstances point to a very deliberate attempt at murder, and it is stated that there is an element of romance in the case. The Deal police, who have the case in hand. are very reticent on the matter, bat from ex- tensive inquiries on Sunday, our correspondent was able to gather the following details. The affair occurred at Beachlauds House, opposite Deal Castle, and the victim is a Mr Gould, a gentleman who had recently become a resident. He is a. powerfullv-built man. appa- rently between 40 and 50, standing about 6 feet high.His assa ilant's name has not transpired, but he is described as middle-aged, of medium height, with grey hair, and of gentlemanly appearance. This man arrived in Deal on Saturday, and went to the Royal Hotel. From there he took a cab to Beachlands and went inside. telling the cabman to await, him. Shots were heard almost immediately afterwards, and the man came running out h&tless, and ordered the cabman to drive to Walmer Station, which the cabman did. It is stated five shots from a revolver were fired at Mr Gould, three of which struck him, and that his condition is very serious. The assailant left his silk hat and siickat thehouse. He discharged the cab outside the San Ho el, Walmer and entere i the hotel by the back way. He saw Mr Minter, the landlord, and asked for some brandy and permission to write a letter, which was granted. Mr Minter was only away two minutes, but on his return the man had disappeared, leaving a bundle of envelopes. He was then wearing a check cap. which he probably had had in his pocket. He arrived on Walmer Station just before the 4.12 train left and took a ticket. for Folkestone Central, also having a bag labelled In the meantime the police had learnt, of the occurrence, and promptly telephoned to Dover and other places that this man was wanted for attempted murder. He had a remarkably nar- row escape from arrest at Dover. A police- officer met the train, and seeing a man who answered the description, asked him where he had booked from. Margate Sands," was the reply. The ticket collector was requested to verify this statement, and the ticket produced was from Margate Sands to Folke- stone. The man was also wearinsr a check cap, whereas he had been officially described as hat-less. As he appeared quite calm and col- lected the officer was thrown off the scent. Later it became certain that the attempted murderer bad tricked the police at Dover and Folkestone. He had no doubt come from Mar. gate Sands in the morning, aDd by some means avoided giving up his 1 icket when he got, ant at Deal. Up to last evening no trace had been found of him. ARREST OF A SUSPECT. An arrest was made in London on Monday in connection with the shooting of Mr Gould at Deal on Saturday, it will be remembered that a stranger drove from Deal Station to Beachlands House. Walmer, and after he entered shots were heard. He came out hatless, the cabman drove him back to the station, and he departed. The name of the man in custody is Patrick Trainor, commercial traveller, with addresses in Waterloo-road and Vaux- hall Bridge-road, London, The first of the two addresses given is that or- Mr H. Beard tobacconist, 91, Waterloo-road, and Mr Trainor had been in the habit for many years of having his letters addressed there. He had received letters, in fact, in the names of Trainor and of Lansdowne. but the first is understood to be his real name. He was a traveller for a Manchester woollen firm, and lived, until a few months ago. at Teddington. It was this which first caused him to have his letters addressed to Waterloo road. His wife. it was known, Jived near Deal, and he had often mentioned the name of Mr Gould in his conversation with the family at the tobacco- nist's shop. He was at Brighton last week, and had his letters sent on there. He was next staving at a well-known hotel in Margate. About 10-36 on Saturday night Mr Trainor suddenly walked in and asked for his letters, He washaving a. little chat with Mr Beard, when a detective appeared in the shop. Is your name Trainor ?" aqked the new- comer. Yes," he replied, whereupon the detec. tive invited him to accompany him to Ken- nington-lane Police Station.

A FORGOTTEN EPISODE. Swansea Man and Two Women. At Swansea on Thursday two married women named Hannah Jenkins and JWen Warwick, living at Orchard-street, were committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions on the charge of stealing a purse containing £7 from tho person of John Davies, of Thomas street- The prosecutor said he did not know how he came to pick up the prisoners. He was the worse for drink, met them at a public-house, and gave them a glass of beer each. Jenkins asked the prosecutor if he did not offer to marry her if she would prove true to him. He said he did not know. A witness named Mar- garet Harries, of Wellington-street, said she went out of her house and saw the prisoners searching the prosecutor near a wall- She told them to leave the man alone, and one of them sa.id." I can do what I like with my own husband, and I can take his money if I like." A cattle dealer named John Williams, with whom the prosecutor lodged, said he saw the parties together, and oa complainant, saying he had been robbed, Jenkins pulled a. purse out of ber breast, and a sovereign feli to the ground- He denied in cross-examin ition by Jenkins that she told him that complainant had given her the money to go and live with him. that was the defence of Jenkins.

CAUGHT RED-HANDED. Merthyr Housebreakers Committed Walter Jackson and James Whyte were charged at Merthyr Police Court on Thursday with breaking and entering the lock-up shop of Sa.muel William Fine, pawnbroker, Merthyr- road. Troedyrhiw, on Tuesday morning. P.C. Hunt at 2 o'clock on the morning in question found the glass panel in the door of the shop open, and on trying the door found it was open. He and P.O. Wilton then entered. and saw Jackson standing in the middle of the shop. Asked what he was doing there Jackson said. Looking for a few cop- pers." Wilton found Whyte crouching under the counter in the pledge office. Both men were arrested, taken to the police station, and now charged with stealing 14s lOd in money, two Krcger two-shilling pieces, three silver foreigi coins, and nine watch keys from the till of the shop. All the doors on the premises had been broken open, and the goods were scattered about. A bar, a chisel, and an electric torch were found upon the premises by Mr Fine after the prisoners had been taken away. The shop was safe when examined at Llr ns1 entry was effected between that time and 2 o'clock. The prisoners had now nothing to say, and they were committed to the Assizes. A youth named Samuel Harman was charged at Merthyr to-day with breaking and entering the house aE Elizabeth Jones, 12, Tramroadside, Merthyr and stealing 3s 6d on December 31st. The offence, it was alleged, was committed while Mrs Jones was away. Defendant was, committed to the Assizes.

MERTHYR INNKEEPER ASSAULTED. Jeremiah Riordon was charged at Merthyr Police Courton Thursday with wounding Pat- rick Morris, landlord of the Moulders' Arms, Merthyr, on New Year's Day. The evidence showed that after Riordon had caused a dis- turbance in the public-house he was persuaded to leave, and that half an hour afterwards, when Morris went to the street, door, lliordon attacked him with a brick, inflicting two wounds on the head and one on the cheek. Riordon then ran away, and was arrestad the next day by Sergeant Davics. Dr Foster at- tended Morris and put five stitches in his wounds. Prisoner said that he was innocent. He alleged that Morris attacked him and in- flicted two wounds on his head. Morris denied this, and Riordon was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions

TROOPS AT PEMBROKE DOCK. Letter from Mr Haldane. The Secretary of State for War has just written to Mrpwen Philipps, M.P of Amrotb Castle, who recently presented to him petitions from the Mayor and Corporation of Haverford- west, Tenby, and Pembroke, and from the Urban District Council of Milford Haven, that "there is no present intention of abandoning the town as a military station, but it is not improbable that considerations of policy may necessitate some change in the composition of the troopn quartered there." Mr Haldane also states that he regrets that it is impossible to say more than this at pre- sent, but he has good hopes that when the organisation of the home Army, upon which its location must depend, is settled, Pembroke will not be disappointed."

FIRE AT ABERAVON. Late on Tuesday Michael Callaghan, of 10, Mountain-row, Aberavon. discovered that a fire had broken out in the coalliouse adjoining the Council Schools, at the Causeway, Aberavon. He gave information to Sergeant Preece and P.C. James Smith, who were on duty in High- street, and they forced open the door and ex- tinguished the tire with buckets of water before much damage was done. There were several old tar barrels and much paper in the coalhouse.

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Jealousy the Cause P WELSH FOOTBALLERS OBJECTED TO. STARTLING INQUEST-STORY. The West Riding Coroner. Mr P. P. Maitland, held the adjourned inquest at the Dewsbury Infirmary on Thursday on the body of Edith Stadden, wife of William Stadden, the ex. Welsh International footballer. The woman's body was found at her home in Wakefleld-road on the morning of Boxing Day, and her husband, who gave himself up to the police, declared that he had killed her. He himself was found to be suffering from two self-inflicted wounds in the throat, and he died at: he Dewsbury Infirmary on December 30th. The first witness called was Henry Stead, a brother of the deceased woman. He spoke of the good feeling that, existed between Stadden and his wife, and mentioned the fact that there was a lodger named Evans. The Coroner Who was Eva.ns ? The Witness A professional footballer. The Coroner I did not know it was a pro fession. Do you mean to say he lived on foot- bail ? The Witness Yes, I suppose so. He (wit- ness) added that business with Stadden was not exactly what it might have been, but the witness was not aware that it troubled Stadden. He added that Stadden was quick tempered. Surprise in Court. Abraham Evans was next called, and was asked by the Coroner. What is your occupa- tion ?" The witness did not reply, and a police sergeant came forward and spoke to him in Welsh. The Chief Constable Ho is a Welshman, and does not quite understand. This appeared to afford the Coroner some amusement. 1t was then suggested to the sergeant that he might ask the witness what his occupation was The Sergeant: He does no work. The Coroner (surprised): How does he Jive ? Witness Football. The witness went on to say that he was 24 years of age, and that Stad- den was not a Welshman, but an Englishman. This statement caused greatsurprise in court, Stadden having been regarded for many years in the town as a Welshman. The Coroner (to Evans) When did you come ? Evans: Second match last season. The Coroner Well, I don't know anything about seasons and things. It was explained to the Coroner what was meant. The witness, continuing, said that on one or two occasions there was unpleasantness between t he. Staddens. The Coroner When was the first time ? Evans The Thursday before Christmas. The Coroner What was the matter ? Evans A bit about Dai Thomas. The Coroner Who is Dai Thomas ? Several Voices A footballer. The Police-Sergeant explained that Dai Thomas had been in the habit, of visiting the Staddens' house, and bad there met a young woman. Stadden was under the impression that his wife wanted to bring Dai Thomas and the girl together, and he objected to it.. The witness went on to say that, on Christ- mas night be returned to his lodgings at about a quarter past 10. Mrs Stadden was out, but returned in about 20 minutes. They all had supper, and Mrs Stadden was the first to go to be 3. Soon afterwards the witness heard a noise as of snow falling from the roof, but as some people were larking outside he took no notice of it. The next thing he heard was Studdeu coming upstairs with one of the chil- dren, and saying to the child God bless you." The police knocking him up and telling him: that Stadden had finished his wife was the next thing he heard. The Coroner Have you yourself ever had any difficulty with Stadden ? Evans No, sir. The Coroner: Were you and be good friends Evans: Ves, sir. always. The Coroner Did you ever have any trouble with Sirs Stadden ? Evans No. Stadden barred the house to Dai Thomas because of the girl mentioned. Jealous of Evans P The next witness. Bolton, said she was a friend of the Staddens. Shortly before Christ- mas Day Mrs Stadden said that her husband wanted her to get rid of Evans. The Coroner: Did she sa.y why Stadden wanted him to go ?—No, but itsoundedlike jea- lousy. The Coroner Did she say he was jealous ?— No. but be wanted him to gu. The Coroner And you think that he was jealous ? Witness Yes, by the was she put it. The police evidence having iteou given as to Stadden giving himself up, and as to the find- ing of the woman's body, Beattie stated that his post-mortem esaminati* n on the woman's body led him to the conclusion tliatshe died from strangulation. Evidence was then given in the case of Stad- den's death, which resulted, sa.id the house surgeon, from the self-inflicted wounds to the throat.

VERDICT. The jury deliberated over their verdict for thirty-five minutes, and found that Stadden wilfully murdered his wife, and then cut his throat, the latter act taking place during temporary insanity.

A FERNOALE CLUB. ITS BONA-FIDES CHALLENGED. Considerable interest was token in the dub prosecution heard before the Rhondda Stipen- diary (Hr Arthur Lewis) and other magis- trates at Porth on Thursday. Summonses had been taken out against the Ferndaie Band In- stitute, of Lake -street, Ferndaie, on the grounds -(1) That it was not conducted in good faith as a club (2) there was frequent drunkennfess on the premises (3) that persons were habitually admitted to the club merely for the purpose of obtaining intoxicating liquors and (4) that members were admitted without at least 40 hours intervening from the date of nominations. Mr W. P. Nicholas (Messrs Morgan, Bruce, and Nicholas) prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr D. T{ees (Messrs W. R. Davies and Co.), Pontypndd, defended. Mr Nicholas stated that the club started-under its present constitution eight years ago. Prior to that a band a.ud institute existed, and with a view to assisting the band the premises now in question were taken anddrink sold. MrNicholas added that he intended to show that the rules of the club had been frequently broken. Between the 30th May and the 29th of Novem- ber of Jast year the following refreshments had been supplied 177 barrels of beer, 1.8 dozen bottles of beer. 14! barrels of porter, 36 dozen bottles of stout, 90 gallons of cider. 48 dozen bottles of whisky, five dozen bottles of brandy, two cases of gin. 20 cases of rum, 1Q! dozen bottles of sherry, 638 bottles of minerals 2*368 persons had joined the club since 1838. The visit of the police was described to the court bv Sergeant Thomas. Questioned by the Stipendiary as to Sunday dmn1, ~"i ";t—r "ftid Sunday visitors 1(ere all under the influence of drink when they lelt the club, but not drunk enough for the police to interfere with them. 1 It was decided to adjourn tbe case for a week.

WASHED DOWN FROM TREHAFOD. Collier's Mysterious Fate. An inquest was held on Thursday by the Car- diff Corojuer(Mr E. B. Reece) touching the death of the man whose body was found floating close to the Windsor Slipway yesterday. Thomas Jones, the steward of the Constitu- tional Club, Treh&fod, identified the body as that of William Davie3 (47). a collier, of Tre- hafod, where he bad lived for a, number of years. He last saw him alive on New Year's night, when Davics gave him lis to keep for him. He then lodged in Ivor-street, Trehafod. where his box and clothes were. Deceased had not been to his lodgings since January 1st. The possibility was that Davies fell into the river at Trehafod, and as the Rhondda. was in flood the body was washed down. Tha.t would account for the marks-on the deceased. P.C. Brooks gave evidence as to the recovery of the body from the T&ff river near the Wind- sor Slipway. Two men who first saw deceased on the mud thought it was a dirty sack, and on turning it over the body fell back into the water, and they had to drag for it. Dr. Pittard said death was due to drowning. There were a number of wounds on the head, but. these were post-mortem injuries. If the body bad been washed down from Trehafod that would account for the wounds. A verdict of Found drowned was re- turned.

AMEER DRENCHED BY RAIN. Unfortunate Contretemps in India. Agra. Wednesday.—The Ameer arrived here at 10 o'clock this morning, and was received by the lieutenant governor and other high officials: The route from the station to the camp was lined with troops. Although it was raining heavily bis Majesty drove in an open carriage, and received a thorough drenching. Observing his drenched condition, Sir Alfred Gaselee expressed regret for the contretemps. Els Majesty replied, I had a great coat in the carriage, but seeing the army—my friends— lining the roads without coats, I felt that it would have been tinbecoming in me as a soldier to wear one." The Ameer is rapidly becoming aware of the general desire to show him all honour and distinction, and while most dignified in his hearing on all ceremonial occasions, he appears to have thrown off all suspicion and conversed affably with everyone, displaying the keenest interest in all details that are explained to him. —Press Association Speciol Telegram. The continuous ram has caused serious dis- comfort and inconvenience. The mais shanianas in the Viceroy's camp and also the tents erected for the investiture ceremony at the fort have collapsed.—Renter.

PRINCIPAL ROWLANDS, B.A. Eminent Nonconformist. Principal D. Rowlands, B.A., passed peace- fully away at his residence at the Congrega- tional Memorial College, Brecon, on Sunday morning. The venerable principal, ,who was in his 71st year, contracted influenza a month ago, and this, aggravating a chronic heart affection, proved too severe a strain for his enfeebled health. He was attended during his illness by Dr. W. Howells. M.D., Brecon. The death of Principal Rowlands removes one of the most distinguished Nonconformist leaders of Wales. Å s professor in classics, and as principal, he had been identified with the Brecon College for 37 years, succeeding in the principalship the late Rev. Dr. John Morris. D.D., who died in November. 1896. Principal Rowlands was born at Gwenfron, Rhosybol, Amlwch, in 1836. His father was a farmer, and a man of great intelligence, whilst his mother was descented from one of the most influential families in the Isle of Anglesey. LATE PRINCIPAL ROWLANDS. He went to the Brecon Memorial Col- lege as a student in 1858, and soon afterwards graduated in the London Uni- versity. Two years after this he was ordained, and he took over the pastoral care of the church at Llanbrynmair. succeeding the well-known Samuel Roberts (S.R.). During his ministry a new chapel and schoolroom were erected. He removed to Welshpool in 1866, and four years afterwards he accepted a call to the pastorate of the English church at Carmarthen. Whilst at .Carmarthen several invitations to churches in England were refused, for the rev. gentleman was strongly attached to Wales. In 1872 he was appointed a professor of classics at Brecon College, succeeding to the principalship in 1836.

MAJOR CONWAY, TAIBACH. Nonagenarian Volunteer Officer. Another veteran Volunteer in the Aberavon district passed away on Sunday in the person of Major Joseph Conway, Ffrwdwylit House, Taibach, in his 90th year. Major Con- way was one of the first Volunteers enrolled in the Taibach detachment when the Volunteer movement was started, and for a long period he was & familiar figure at battalion diills and camps. He was a native of Holywell, and came to Taibach in his youth, ent-eiing the service of Messrs Vivian and Son, and for 50 years he occupied the position of works manager of their extensive yellow metal works. Bis experience dated back to the time when large quantities of coin were manufactured for foreigr Gcernments. In conjunction with his oldest brother, the late MrCharles Conway, he took an active interest in the manufacture of copper rollers, which were extensively used at the time for calico printing Seventeen years a.\¡O he retired from the management of the works, and led a retired life with his two danghters.

SWANSEA DRY DOCK OWNER. Mr John Lewis, J.P. The death is announced of Mr John Lewis, J.P., of St. Thomas. Swansea. The de- ceased gentleman. who was 85 years of age, was for some years proprietor of the Jersey Dry Dock at Swansea. Besides being a Justice of the Peacc, he was for many years a councillor and alderman of the borough and a member of the Board of Guardians. He was much r espected by all classes. One of his stons was the late Judge David Lewis, first. Recorder of Swansea. For a very lotfg peries of years no one took a more active interest in the adminis- tration of poor-law relief in the town than the late Mr John Lewis, and especially at St. Thomas. As an overseer for St. Thomas he for several years also watched the interests of his fellow-ratepayers, and as a member of the Council he won by his persistent advocacy of the interests of those he represented the title of the Member for the East Side." If there was one thing lie devoted his energies to more than in watching the interests of the poor, it was in gettiug abolished the obnoxious toll which was for so long imposed for locomotion between the eastern and western parts of the borough. Aided by Mr Burnie, be fought this question with great persistency, and lived to see success crown the efforts. Mr Lewis commenced life as an engineer, and. starting on his own account at the age of 25, lie founded and conducted the Cambrian Factory and the Jersey Dry Dock till 1897, when he retired from business. He was a Con- servative and a Churchman, being warden of All Saints', Kiivey. He was a kind, genial gentleman, who was loved by all classes. Some time ago he was seized with bronchitis, and to thi& complaint he succumbed at the residence of his son, Mr Walter Lewis, in Bryn road, Swansea. He leaves two sons—Mr Walter Lewis, the well-known mining engineer, and Mr John T. Lewis.

MR NICHOLAS ROCH, J.P., Chairman of Pembroke Guardians. Mr Nicholas Adamson Roch, J.P. died at his residence, Cosheston, near Pembroke, on Saturday evening, aged 90 years Deceased was a native of Bristol, but be settled with his parents in earl yjiife in South Pembrokeshire, and for a number of years resided at Paskeston. Subsequent to disposing of that property to Mr U. G. Allen, K.O.. aboat 20 years ago, he re- moved to Tenby, and being a man of exceed- ingly active habits, soon became interested in the municipal life of that place, and filled the office of Mayor. In 1862 he was electedchairman of the Board of Guardians of the Pembroke Union, an office which he retained until his death, being a regular attendant at the meet- ings of that body and using his influence in- variably to curtail extravagant and unneces- sary expenditure, as he viewed it- He was an alderman of the Pembroke County Council and chairman of the Finance and Main Roads Com- mittee of that body. He was also chairman of the Standing Joint Committee and of the Millord Haven Port Sanitary Authority, and as such is said to have frequently entertained the members attending the meetings of that authority to luncheon at Mitford, where they met. He was also a justice of the peace for Pembroke County, having been appointed in 1850. and in that capacity was a regular attendant at the Sessions at Pembroke, of which lie ivas practically chairman. In his zeal for economy be undertook tbe duties of honorary secretary of Dr. Jones's Charity, Pembroke, ten years sgo, rather than allow the fundi to be drawn upon in order to pro- vide a salary for a paid official, and be con. tinued in titat capacity until his death. Amongst other offices filled by Mr Roch was that of trustee of the Pembroke Dock Market Savings Bank. At, Cosheston, where he resided, he manifested great interest in the National School, and was for a time chairman of the local Parish Council. On attaining the age of 90 years he was the recipient of a testimonial from the villagers. He was also presented with a testi monial some time ago by the trustees of Dr. Jones's Charity. 1 n many respects be was a remarkable man. His enthusiasm and untiring zeal for tho prompt discharge of any duties which devolved upon him have probably seldom been surpassed. As a correspondent he was exceedingly punctilious, and he has been known to go out of his way to make a special call in order to apologise for having omitted to answer, by return ot post, a letter soliciting a subscription for a local institution. He was able to read and write with perfect legibility, notwithstanding his great age- Dr. S. B. Williams, Llanelly. The death has occurred of Dr. Sam B. Williams, son of the late Mr Henry Williams, of Albion House, Llanelly. He was for some time in practice in thefc Waunarlwydd district, axid afterwards left for London, and he subsequently settled in Derby. He recently came home to Llanelly, suffering from cancer, and he died on Thursday last in his 41st year, leaving a widow and three children. In his younger days the deceased gentleman plaved in the Llanelly Football Team. The funeral took place on Saturday, the remains being interred at Capel Newydd. The mourners were :—First coach, Canon Bowen (uncle), Mr Wm. Bowen, broker, Llanelly (uncle) Mr Wilfred Williams (brother) and Dr. A. C. Davies, Gowerton (brother-in-law); second coach, Mr Daniel Williams, J.P. Llanelly (uncle) Mr Dd. Williams, Rock House, Llanelly (uncle) Mr Thos. Will iami, Llanelly (uncle) and Ca-pt. Jno. Williams, Llanelly (uncle); third coach. Rev.—Jones, London, and Mr Phillips, Fforestfach fourth coach. Rev. Morris Griffiths, M.A., Dr. D. J. Williams, and Dr. Davies. Llanelly. The bearers were :—Dr. Samuel Williams, Dr. Edgar Davies, Dr. Harry Roberts, Dr. A. E. Brookes, Dr. J. L. Davies, and Mr D. G. Rees, solicitor, Llanelly. The Rev. Maurice Griffitbs officiated at the graveside. Welsh Americans. Y Drych," the Welsh American newspaper. records the death of tbe Rev. J.Irlwyn Hughes, of Burrton, Kansas, U.S.A., in his 67th year. Deceased was a native of Rhymney, and emi- grated to the United States in 1869. He was ordained in 1875. Y Drycli also records the death, which occurred at Barneveld. Wis, U.S.A., of Mr Daniel Thomas, one of the oldest Welshmen in the States, he being in his 92nd year. Deceased and his future wife, Margaret Richards, Llety- mawr, Ltanon, Carmarthenshire, were con- verts of the revival of 1839, being two out of SO who became members of Bethania, Llanon, on the same Sunday night. More than half a century ago deceased and his wife emigrated to the United States. His wife predeceased him two years ago. A Missionary Bishop. The Times announces the death of Bishop Burdon, suddenly, on Saturday, aged 80. He was one of the veterans of British missionary work in China, an accomplished Chinese scholar and translator, and third Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong. A Missionary Veteran. The death is announced of the Rev. Thomas Evans. a Baptist missionary, who went to India in 1854, and lad therefore spent 52 years on tha mission field. He was a native of New- port. Pembroke a student of Pontypool Col- lege, and was for some time pastor of the church at kentgarn. ror many years he was stationer at Delhi. and Evans Delhi was a household name among Baptists. Subsequently he was at Allahabad and other missionary stations. Of late he had retired from active service, but he desired to die in India. Mr Jenkin Jenkins, Lampeter The death is announced of Mr Jenkin Jenkins, of Blaenplwyf, near Lampeter, which took place on Sunday, at the age of 71. Mr Jenkins was a well known figure in Mid-Cardiganshire, and had played a prominent part in the social and political fortunes of his native county. Being a farmer. he took keen interest in agri- culture, and gave unstinted support to tho local agricultural show. Deceased war, unmarried and leaves a sister and several nephews and nieces. Dr. Wm. Smith, Sirhowy. The death occurred on Sundav of Dr. Wm. Smith, M.R.C.S., father of Dr. Percival Smith. Sirhowy, at the age of 85. The deceased gentle- man, who had long retired from practice, re- sided with his son, and was a well-known figure at Tredegar and Sirhosvy

Shotfiring Accident. EXPLOSION AT YNYSHIR. One Collier Killed, Two Injured. Through the premature explosion of a shot at the No. 2 House Coal Pit. Standard Collieries, Ynyshir, on Wednesday evening, ona man was killed and a man and a boy were badly in- jured. Two brothers, Frank Pennell, of 19, South-street, Ynyshir—the deceased—and G-oo. Pennell, 2, Mary-street, Porlli, with William Daniel Pugh,aged 13. of Whiting-street,Ynyshir, were engaged in a stall, and prior to suspending work for the day Frank Pennell proceeded to charge a. hole for shot filing The hole was drilled in the "bottom." and deceased, who had placed gelignite cartridges in the hole. was adding balls ack compressed powder when the shot went off. He was on his knees with his face close to the hole, and was killed on the spot. His two butties were blinded by the explosion and were therefore not aware of the terrible fate of their partner. The loud report attracted other workmen to the stall, and they soon conveyed the injured from the workings. The body of the other poor fellow was carried to his home on an ambulance,followed by al arge number of sympathising fellow-workmen. ¡ George Penwell and Pugh. though their eyes have been affected, will not lose their sight. Both were able to ace fairly well on Wednesday night, and complications are not expected. Pugh commenced work only two months ago. Mr W, J. Thomas, the proprietor Mr John Thomas, the seneral manager of the colliery and Mr Howell, the manager of the pit. could not state definitely how the accident occurred. but Mr John Thomas, in reply to questions, stated that the hole was charged, with gelignite and compressed black powder. Whether the hole had not been drilled large enough to receive the balls of powder, and whether the accident resulted in consequence of this he was not able to state. Young Pugh was able to be interviewed, and said: George Pennell and I were putting on our coats to leave work, when Frank Pennell was charging a hole which it was intended to fire after finishing time. The deceased was on his knees in front of the hole and had put in some gelignite. He afterwards put in some balls of powder, and when ramming these the shot went off. I was knocked against the side, and I could not see the other men." George Pennell, who is married and resides at Porth, is suffering more severely from the effects of the accident. He has worked at Ynyshir for nearly six years, and his brother commenced to work with him about a month ago.

THEFT-CHARGE ATCOWBRIDGE ADVOCATE'S SUCCESSFUL APPEAL At Coivbridge Police Court on Tuesday, before General Tyler and other magistrates, Thomas Gordon Evans was charged on remand with stealing 5s, the moneys of his employer. John Williams. of LI an twit Major, ou the morning of the 22nd December last. Sir T. J. Hughes, of Bridgend. appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Haro'd Lloyd, of Cardiff, defended. Mr T. J. Hughes stated that the case was a bad one. Tbc prosecutor was a grocer carrying on business at Llantwit Major, and the de- fendant was engaged by him as a shopman. for some considerable time Mr Williams had missed various sums of money, and on the morning of the ?2nd December last he. with P.S. Shillam. markad a number of coins, which the prosecutor handed to the prisoner and told him to put into the till. Shortly afterwards prosecutor counted the money over and found he was 5s short, and the prisoner was searched and a marked f-s was found upon him, whereupon the prisoner admitted his guilt. He also had in his posses sion when searched two 5s pieces, 13 half- crowns, 11 florins. two 4s pieces, and nine 6d pieces. The prisoner represented himself to the prosecutor as a single man.but. it was now discovered that he was a married man with one child. The prosecutor alleged that the pri- soner had been robbing him for some time. Evidence was given by the prosecutor and P.S. Shillam in support of the case for the prosecution. Mr Harold Lloyd made a strong plea-for mercy on behalf of the prisoner, who, he stated, was under 21 years of age, and had a wife and family. He was said to be the son of a minister, and bad given way suddenly to temptation. Mr Lloyd urged the Bench not to make a criminal of so young a man, but to give him an oppor- tunity of becoming a useful member of society. General Tyler stated that the Bench were influenced by the able speech of the prisoner's advocate, and although the case was serious, they would give him a chance and only fine him L3 including costs.

LONDON" TUBE" RUMOURS. Authoritative Statement. The Press Association on Wednesday even- ing made inquiries as to the reported intention of three London tubes to combine or other- wise to become merged into one company. The writer of the statement to which publicity was given on Wednesday entered somewhat fully into circumstantial detail and gave the proposed capital of the combine as £ 12,000,000. When seen at Hamilton House aa official of one of the companies said to be concerned in the reported amalgamation, said It is quite true that on the ground of economy we hope to have one management. But the statements to which our attention is now called arc baaed entirely upon a paragraph in one of the railway news- papers setting forth how a desirable saving would result from the working of all three com- panies under one management. Such a plan. it was said, would be for obvious reasons a good t,hing. and: we believe it would. But no amal- gamation of the three companies could pos- place without Parliamentary sanc- tion, and the promotion of a Bill would be necessary. The figures set forth are on the whole accurate if the assumption on which this was founded be borne in mind. It is easily seen how they are got at. They a.rc made up from the usual printed reports. Even the twelve million is arrived at by a simple addition sum —the adding together of the authorised capital of these three existing lines. So much for the development.' The figures have been entirely made up from the half-yearly accounts. There can be no doubt, however, as to the advantage to be derived from baring the three separate under- takings under one uniform and individual management. The only part of the newspaper article to which no exception can be taken is that which relates to ths forthcoming opening of the new line to Hampstead."

FIRE ON A TRAIN. Duchess of Albany a Passenger. The Duchess of Albany was a passenger in a composite train from Eustou to Liverpool on Wednesday afternoon, and op account uf a fire which was discovered in the vestibule gangway of one of the coaches was nearly an hour late in arriving at her destination at Knowle. An official communication from the London and North-Western Railway states that, the cause of the fire was probably a spark from a passing train alighting on the vestibule gang- way, which connects the middle coaches of the express. The outbreak was discovered a few miles from Bletchley Junction by a railway official, who pulled the communication cord. The train was drawn up within 600 yards, and the latter part of the express, in which the duchess was travelling, was detached and re- moved out of danger. Her Royal Highness was travelling in a coach three removed from the vestibule which had taken fire. The fire was in no way alarming.

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Technical Institute foi Cardiff, COLLEGE v. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. MR JACKSON'S REPORT CRITICISED Letters from the Principal and the Registrar. Under an agreement between the c.:a.rdif Corporation and the University Coileg.j anthori ties at Cardiff, made 15 years ago, the forme: pays the college sn amount which has beer stated at £6,055 per annum, in return foi which the college undertakes to carry on t he work of the technical and art school and also to establish a higher technical department in the college. We showed in an article published on Tuss day. how, owing to the pressure from the Board of Education, the Cardiff Education Committee were now faced with the necessity of providing additional facilities, at the pupil teachers centre. In a report presented to the Education Committee Mr J. J. Jackson, the director of education, urged that the" best plan probably would be to erect a block of buildings in the Cathays Park to accommodate the Technical School, the Art School, and the Pupil Teachen: School." and be estimates the total annual cost of this new institute—includ- ing repayment of principal and interest on £30,000 capital expended on the building. &c.— at £ 5,325- Thus. he points cut, i^ucnug that this institute were erected, it couid be main- tained and carried on at a cost of per annum lass than is now psid under the existing agreement with the College." In reply to this report of the Director of Education, two important documents were on Tuesday forwarded to the members of the Car- diff Education Committee—the first by Princi- pal E- H. Griffiths and the second by Mr J. Austin Jenkins, the registrar of the college. Principal Griffiths opens with the comment that the director's conception of a techni cal institute is much too narrow, and emphasises the fact that in the proposed scheme nothing like sufficient accommodation is provided for several of the departments." Such an institute, he states, cannot be provided for £ 30,000 for the present students—3,009 and that no provision is made for an in rease in the number of students. The cost of inter- mediate schools in Wales works out at £40 per pupil, while the director estimates the cost of the proposed institute at £10 per registered student. No provision, he argues, is made in this estimate for mechanical, electrical, and engineering laboratories, nor for heating, water, lighting, power, repairs, insurances, The principal estimates the cost of building and furnishing at thus bringing the repayment. of principal and interest to ,3,700 per annum, as against Mr Jackson's est imate of £1.650. Thus, instead of a baJance in favour of £730 par annum, thrre would, the principal urges, be a total deficit of £ 4,377." To arrive at this deficit, the principal makes out that Mr Jackson is wrong in many items in his" general charges." In the event of the agreement with the College being termiua.ted. the principal points out that the Corporation would lose the value of the additional buildings put up by the Corporation in Dumfries-place ata. cost and that "the apparatus now be- longing to the Corporation and on College premises, including the testing machine— which originally cost £2,500--wQuld be pur- chased by the College at a valuation." Mr Austin Jenkins, in his statement, deals more particulaily with Mr Jackson's figures relating to the amounts paid under the agree- ments by the Corporation to the College, pointing out that the total is not that staved by the director, but £5.925 12s 2d. Another figure in Mr Jackson's statement, objected to is the sum of 15s, said to be the total value of 15 free studentships of 13 guineas each, given by the college in return for £600 a year con- tributed by the Corporation to the higher tech- nical department. This figure, writes Mr Aus- tin JenkinV is inaccurate, and therefore very misleading." It is IS free studentships, he states, and not 15. which the college grants and he points out that the college has gener- ously permitted free students to enter the medical school, where the fees arc very high, as well as to enter the higher technical depart- ment that the value of a free studentship is 14 and not 13 guineas, and that its remains at 14 guineas only so long as the grant of £600 to the higher technical department is con- tinued hy the Corporation- Were that grant, discontinued the value of the studentship would be £31ls. and this multiplied by 18 (the number of studentships granted) would total On this matter." states Mr Austin Jenkins, the relationship between the Corporation and tbe college is to the following effect: In con- sideration of the county of Glamorgan making an annual contribution of £1.000. the Mou- mouthshire County Council -in annual contri- bution of £600. and the Cardiff Corporation an annual contribution of £ 600, tbe co1!ge under- took to establish and a maintain a higher tech- nical department, including engineering, mining, and metallurgy and among other things it also undertook to grant to the Cardiff Corporation 15 tree studentships in thi." depart. ment. and to grant further important privileges to students from Cardiff in this department; and also to the Corporation in the direction of representation on the governing bodies of the college." Finally, the registrar points out that in Mr Jackson's estimate of receipts in connection with the technical school for the year 1906-7 the balancc on the 31st March 1st is stated at £450, whereas it should be £950, which reduces by t500 the amount contributed by rates.

Man's Body in a Wood. CABOWNER'S STRANGE DEATH The body of George Compton (62!, cab propric- tor, Windsor-lane 51eivs. Card ill, was discovered shortly after noon on Wednesday near the covert adjoining Heath House, Liandatt, occu- pied by Mr C. C. Williams. A partv consisting of Mr C. C. Williams, his two brothers, and Mrs Williams were out shooting in the moraine with the beaters, when George Fox. coachmaoi, came across the body of a mau in a sleeping posture close to the covert. He promptly went to the spot. thinking that the man was asleep, but to his astonish- ment he found that life was extinct. He immediately recognised the deceased as Mr Compton, who was very well known to him. A search was made near the spot, bat nothing was discovered that in any way indicated thai death was due to violnce, while there was evi- dence that deceased had passed away in his sleep. It is conjectured that deceased, feeling un- well, went to lie down where his body was found. He had for some years trained horses near the covert, so that the spot was well known to him. He had suffered from influenza, but had not sought medical advice, and it is suggested that old-time association with the place led him to the covert. The police were informed of the discovery. and Inspector Not!, of Llandaff, Sergeant Bennett, and P.C. Wilcox were soon in attend- ance. The body was conveyed to the Mortuary at Llandaff, where it was identified by two sons, who state that their father was last seen alive on Thursday afternoon of last week, when he left the house and visited Mrs Poweil, his daughter, at Gabalva. On the body, which seemed to have been ex- posed for several days. were found <1. couple of letters relating to business transactions, a pocket-book, and about 5s in money. v-

BIRTH ON THE ROADSIDE. Dunvant Girl's Plight. At Swansea on Wednesday Margaret Erans, adomcatic servant at Vexa Fawr Farm, Dun- vant, was brought up charged with mentof birth. Elizabeth Evans, tbe giris aunt, at Waunarlwydd. becoming suspicious, went to the farm. questioned the elrl. aud she replied You need not trouble about me ] am all right." After being arrested and taken to Somerton Police Station, and on being charged by Inspector Weeks with concealing the birth of her child, she said, I was poorly on Thursday three weeks ago last Thursday. and I went to my aunt at Waunariwydd. On the Friday morning I went back to my place. On the road by Caerynydd Mill Farm I gave birth to a child. It was dead. I put it in the bushes because I had nowhere to go. I have no father or mother. I do not know who is the lather of my child. I met him at Aberdare, and have never seen him before or since." Defendant was committed to the Assizes and allowed bail. Dr. A. C. Davies said the child had no separate existence from the mother. Defendant was committed to the Assizes and allowed bail, herself in £10, and Mr Thos. Beavan, her master, became surety for £10.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. King to Attend in Fuil State. The King will open Parliament with full State ceremonial on the 12th pros. His Majesty has no engagements this week of a public character, apart from that which con- cerns the Duke of Abruzzi's lecture on Satur- day. There is every prospect that this en- gagement will involve his staying in town over Sunday. On Monday he will go to Sandring- ham. nd after spending about a week there will go with the Queen and other members of the Koyal family to Windsor for the anniversary of the late Queen's death. The King has defi- nitcly agreed to open the South African Exhibi- tion.

HENLLAN POULTRY SHOW. Colonel Lewes. Llvsnewvdd, was r>resideiil of the first annual show organised by the HenlLan and District Poultry Society, and held at Hen- Uan on Wednesday. Mr Harry Rees. Haver- fordwest, acted as judge, and the officials were Messrs D. L. Evans and J • J. Evans secretaries, and Mr E. Davies, Aberbank, treasurer.

CARDIFF CORPORATION WATCH COMMITTEE. Children and Street Trading. At the Cardiff Watch Committee on Wednes- day, the Lord Mayor presiding, a sub-committe* recommended the adoption of the Bradford bye laws for the regulation of the employment of children under 14 years of age in street trading. These referred to employment, on week days. A bye law is already m existence in Cardiff entirely prohibiting the empioyment ol children under 16 years of age on Sundays in any street trading but milk selling.—Councillor I Richards felt- that the matter was of such im- I portance that it should not- be hurr-ied through. He moved that the consideration of the pro- posed bye laws be deferred until the nert meet- ing, a copy of the bye laws meanwhile to be exhibited in the members' room.—Councillor F. G. L. Davies seconded- The members, however, considered that the matter had been sufficiently considered, and the recommendation of the sub-committee was adopted. Police Estimates. The Head Consrtairie submitted his estimates for the ensuing year, which showed consider able increase in small items, such as clothing, female searchers, coal, coke and wood stores, I the latter being caused by the increased price of coal and the extra, amount and labour required for the heating of the new LawCourts. On the suggestion of Mr Allcock, however, it was agreed to defer these matters in order that they might be revised, after he had consulted with the head constable The total estimated expenditure for the year ending March 31st, 190R. was £27.375, ss compared with year, and an actual expenditure of £26,6(0 for the yea.r ending 31st March, 1306. The estimated receipts were £12.650. as compared with £12.342 last year. and actual receipts for the year ending March 31st, 1906. of £ 12,357- This left to be found out of the rates an estimated sum of £14,725, as compared with £13.934 estimated last jear, aud an actual call in 1306 cf £14.242. The tire brigade estimate amounted to £2 690. as against £2.431 actual expenditure in 1906. and estimated expenditure in 1907- The fire brigade's estimate was adopted, but that providing for the police work was deferred all suggested. Advertising Vans. Alderman David Jones said he had been desired by several people who drove horses through the town to inquire whether some alteration couid be made in the shape of advertising vans—the triangularly-shaped f vehicles with huge surfaces that were now being driven through the streets. Horses were frighrened by them, aud the vans were so wide that the men who drove them could not see where they were going.—Tt was resolved that the head constable should report on the subject to the nest meeting. Peaceful Holidays- The Head Constable, in the course ot his reo pot t, stated that during the yeai the conduet of the police had been excellent, and the city hai been free from serious ciime or danger. The Lord Mayor said it was plea?ant to know that the city had been so peaceful during the holidays. Mr McKenzie recommended several promo- tions in the force. The Fire Brigade. The Chief Constable presented his annual report on the Corporation. Fire Brigade. The total number of alarms was 121, a decrease of two over the past year IS of the fires were to chimneys. None of the fires called for com- ment, and only fire were of more or 1983 serious nature." The causes of the outbreaks ia 32 cases hare not been discovered two were due to spontaneous combustion, 24 to lighted candles, matches, cigarettes, and uaper, four to sparks from firegrates, six to burning of waste paper, rubbish. &c., two to firegrates built on joists, three to drying clothes in front of fire, seven to upsetting and explosion of paraffin lamps, three to defects in gas and electric light fittings, and three to children playing with matches. Fifty.four alarms were received at the Central Station from the tele- phone alarm boxes. The new motor fire-engine, [he King, was described as working satisfac- torily Head Constable's Annual Report. The annual report of the Head Cons table (Mr W. McKenziel for the year ended December 31 last showed that the strength of the force was 241. The whole of the men were trained to swim and to rescue persons from drowning as well as to render first aid to the injured. During the year five men had resigned, three had been pensioned, one dismissed, and one had died. The indictable offences Dumbered 202, an in- crease of two as compared with the previous year. The number of ale and beer houses in the city for consumption on the premises was respectivelv *90 and 78, but one of the latter had been referred to compensation, The number of persons conveyed to gpiol was 1,493, being a. decrease of 24. Two hundred and twenty-eight pedlars' certificates had been issued, a decrease of 34. The inquests held numbered 253. a de- crease of 15. During the year 393 boys and 169 girls were found wandering in the streets and restored to their friends, as against 394 boys and 253 girla in the preceding year; 6,926 doors. windows, &c., were found open or insecure at night by the police, and attended to. There wei-s 2,952 houses left temporarilv unoccupied and specially watch«d by the police during the year. Other Business. The question of the appointment f the police as inspectors under the Food artu Act, and certain grievances a.nd comp against the chief constable raised by Dr. 1 the police surgeon for the central district, under considerrtion by the committee, ant discussions on these matters will be loon ported under separate headings. PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE. Cardiff and G.W.R. Facilities. At a meeting of the Parliamentary Ccmmi on Weinesday. the Lord Mayor presiding. Ale man Trounce reported upon the i.nprtu facilities for Cardiff travellers. There wt now week-end tickets tr. London at a fare ai a quarter, and also from London to Card if Fh-st, second and third clas3 tickets were ala being Issued this winter and throughout the year at a fare and a quarter between Cardiff and London, in connection with Continental bookings, available for six weeks. Week-end tickets between Cardiff and Gloucester are issued this month and henceforward, and those taking these would be able to take advantage of the week-end tickets from Gloucester to all parts of the Midlands. Whereas last winter week-end tickets from Cardiff were only issued to about 200 places, they are now issued to 700 points, and for this privilege their thanks were dne to the Great Western Railway Company. The speaker said that reference should also be made to the advantages of the Fishguard route to Ireland: also to the special express trains now running dl\.ily by the new route to the North via Banbury to Leicester, Sheffield, York, and Kewcastle-oa-Tyne. Goods and parcels' rates and facilities were likewise ver much improved of late. To these and o' matters the sub-committee were dr v attention, and they hoped to obtain facilities. The Lord Mayor said this was to be regarded as very satisfactory progress. Water Supply Threatened. The Town Clerk reported that he was preparing a report on the Bills which would come before Parliament next Ses- sion. The report was nearly ready. and be asked for power to have it printed and sent out. The most important Bill affecting the Corpora- tion was the Barry Company's Bill The Town Clerk explained that, in addition to taking water which used to go into Lisvane and Llan- ishen reservoirs, the Bill, if passed, would deprive them of the water used at the Electric Lighting Works from the Roa.th Brook. Coun- cillor Chappell said that Roath Lake and Park would also be affected. They had none too much water there at the present time. and it would be a. serious matter for the pa.rk and district if the supply were in any way reduced. It was resolved to instruct the town clerk to prepare a petition against the Bill. Municipalities and Land Acquisition. The Town Clerk reported in connec- tion with a communication received from the Sheffield Corporation upon the acquisition of land by municipalities. It was resolred that the Council be requested to pass a resolution in favour of increased powers with regard io the purchase of land being granted to local authorities. Reference was made to the Local Government Board, when Alderman David Jones said Is there such a thing as the Local Government Board ? I have been up several times, but. have never seen anyone but three officials. The Borough Engineer said he believed they never sat. but that matters were left entirely to the President. A resolution was also passed expressing the view that the time for the repayment of all loans for land acquired by public authorities should be extended.

MISSING LLANBRADACH MAN. A collier named David Chambara, aged 25. who has been lodging at No. 3, Rees's-terrace. Llanbradach, has been missing since 1st January. He was employed at the Lanbradach Collieries, and was at his post on the last dayof the old year, but was not at work the ne.xt day. He did not leave his lodgings, however. till the evening of New Year's Day. and since then no tidiuRS have been received of him. It is under- stood that he has no relatives in this district, his friends living at Liverpool and Exeter.

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