Evening Express

RACING: LATEST. Doncaster Meeting. SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY BY "RED ROVER." Alexandra Plate.—HALF CASTE. Portland Plate.-LITTLE EVA. Wharncliffe Stakes.-RED LIGHT.

NEWMARKET NOTES. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) NEWMARKET. Thursday. DONCASTE R MEETING. SELECTIONS FOR TO DAY. Scarborough Stakes—ROYAL IV f OR ST. BRIAVELS. Re us Plate-UINTESENCE or K10 ON STAT). Alexandra Plate—MOUNT PROSPECT or ViOl F Portland Plate-CHACORNAC or ViLRNZA. Wharncliffe Stakes—OBEAH or ST. HILA- RIOUS. Cr lpC ration Plate-POMPEII or COMPETENT iJavfiule Plate-ALL HOT.

PROBABLE STARTERS FOR TO-DAY'S RACES. Alexandra Plate.—Biddo, Crown Equerry, Mount Prospect, Wabun. Wolf. Half Caste, Cowley, and St. Levan. Corporation Plate.-All ready (except Cobweb). 4 Juvenile Plate.-All ready to run. Portland-f^ate.—Mauvezin (Lewis), Little Eva (J Dillon), Orchid (Childs), Le Blizon (J Hare), Cbacornac (H Jones), Sterling Balm ( JWatts). Seringapatam (H Aylin), Verus, Wild Night Again (Hardy), Vatel (Griggs), Melete (J M'Call), Loch Doon (B Dillon), Binocle, Torrent, The Eagle, Goldrush, Aggressor, Mountain Daisy, Exaltation and Gladwin. Wharncliffe Stakes—All ready to run. Rous Memorial Stakes.—Kroonstad, Jennico, St. Patrick's Day, Out of Reach, and Easter Prize. Scarborough Plate.-Angmering. St. Briavels, Queen's Bower, Charge, Sea Lord, and Persi- flage.

"EVENING EXPRESS" FINALS. I DONCASTE RMEETING. 2.0—COWLEY (if absent, ST. LEVAN). 2.30—ST. HAZELDENE. 3.5-P A.LEF ACE. 3.40—STERLING BALM. 415-LYCHNOBITE (nap). 4.4r-KROONSTAD. Best Thing of the Day—LYCHNOBI FE. jLctible Event—STERLING BALM and LYCHNO- BITE.

SERIOUS GUN ACCIDENT TO A WELl, KNOWN JOCKEY. Herbert Jones, the well-known jockey, at- tached to Egerton House, Newmarket, was the victim to an accident at Doncaster last night, which appeared likely to result in the loss of an eye. It appears that in company with two or three friends he was practising at one of the rifle ranges in the fair, when a bullet splin- tered, and a portion flew back and severely lacerated his right eye. Jones was conveyed to his hotel suffering great pain, and an opera- tion was performed. However, he passed a. favourable night, an dwas sent home to New- market this morning. Happily the sight of the eye is not seriously affected. We believe Jones was to have ridden Orchid in the Portland Plate this afternoon. -.AI

Yesterday s Starting Prices. As published in the "Racing Calendar" and the "Bacinv C?.1rndar." DONCASTER MEETING. Rufford Abbey Plate.-Mardonlus. 7 to 1 agst. Sale Stakes (5).—Japan, 6 to 1 agst. St. Leger (12).—Sceptre. 100 to 30 ay St.. 1; Rising Glass, 9 to 1 agst, 2: Friar Tuck, 7 to 1 agst, 3. Milton Stakes (6).-Impious. 2 to 1 agst. Cieveland Handicap (10).—Ballantrai, 4 to 1 agst, Bradgate Park Plate (5).-Alice Holt, 5 to 1 agst.

Yesterday's Scratchings. All Doncaster engagements—Mr T P Bivi's horses and Mousse. All handicaps where the weights have appeared- Moneyspinner. Rous Plate-Fame colt and Margaret colt. Portland Plate—Master Willie. Dorothy Melton, Lord Bobs, Carlkemp, Cossack, and Csardas. Alexandra Handicap—Patron Saint. Scarborough Stakes-Intaglio, Tweedmouth, Lady Granville, Venus, Hillington, and Lady Linton. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. 2.0—The ALEXANDRA PLATE (handicap) of 500 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; winners extra. Last mile and a half, over the Old Course. ys st lb Mr Frank Gardner's Biddo Leigh 6 9 0 Mr Edgar Cohen's Crown Equerry Leigh 5 8 12 Mr George Thursby's Victor Don Duke a 8 10 Mr Beid Walker's Mount Prospect .Mr Gilpin a 8 8 Mr W Goodchild's Scullion Sherrard 4 8 B Lord Dunraven'B Sea Fog B Sherwood a 8 1 iir M sinSM's Rambling Katie Mr Davies 5 8 1 t r-j Pizze>'s Moneyspinner T Sherwood 4 7 13 Lord Derby's Andrea Ferrara Mr Lambton i 7 12 Mr W A Jarvis's Wolf Owner 5 7 11 5Tr i Houldsworth's Glenapp Bvan 4 7 10 Sir E Vincent's Wrabun ,B Day 4 7 5 Mr E Courage's Half Caste Bobson 5 7 4 Mr dE C Clayton's Patron Saint Cple 4 7 1 Lord Durham's Cowley Peck 3 6 8 Lord Stanley's St. Levan Mr Lambton 4 6 4 2.30—The CORPORATION SELLING HANDICAP PLATE of 200 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; lowest weight not less than 6st 71b; winners extra; winner to be sold for 100 sovs. Six furlongs. ys st lb Mr Gubbins's Bays Cross 4 9 0 Mr T Jennings's Competent 4 8 2 Mr Irish's Hazeldene 4 8 3 Mr H D Johnson's Cobweb 3 8 1 Lord Penrhyn's Pavilion 4 8 0 Mr H E Randall's Margo 3 8 0 Sir J B Maple's Commander 4 8 0 Sir D Gooch's Killarue 5 7 12 Mr E Clark's Badnage 3 7 10 Mr W Sanderson's Fox Catcher 4 7 9 Mr S Darling's Happy Slave 5 7 7 Sir E Viucent's Pompeii I 7 7 3.5—The JJUVENILE SELLING PLATE of 200 sovs, for two year olds; colts 9st, fillies and geldings 8st lllb; winner to be sold for 200 sovs. F've furlongs. „ „ st lb Mr G F Fawcett's Llanrwst 6 7 jlr J G Joicey's Dispensation 8 7 Mr Gardner's Paleface 8 7 Mr J G Menzies's Black Mark 8 7 Mr L de Bothschild's AU Hot 8 7 Mr B Cox's Dot g 4 Mr J Boston's Bather Warm 8 4 Mr K C Dawson's Meditation 8 4 (Each to be sold for 100 sovs.) 3.40—The PORTLAND PLATE of 800 sovs, for three year olds and upwards; winners extra. Red House in. ys stlb Lord Carnarvon s Mauvezin GrensJI 6 8 13 Sir James MUler'i Cossack Blackwell 4 8 11 Mr W C Whitney's Elizabeth M Huggins 4 8 11 Sir Blundell Maple's Lord Bobs .W Waugh 486 Captain F C Bald's Little Eva.J rowneya84 Mr A M Singer's O'Donovan RMM.Mr Davies 5 8 3 Mr H J King's Orchid Leach 4 8 2 Mr H J King's Zanoni Leach a 8 0 Mr H Bottomley's Le Blizon Bstho 6 8 0 Mr J R Keene's Chacornac Leach 5 7 12 Lord Howard de Walden's Watershed Beatty 4 7 11 Major Joicey's Sterling Balm Pickering 3 7 10 Mr A M Singer s Bridge Mr Dalies 6 7 10 Lord Carnarvon's Minnie Dee Grensil 4 7 10 Lord Carnarvon s Carlekemp Grensil 5 7 10 Mr W B Purefoy s Amphlett Fallon 5 7 9 Fir E Vincent's Seringapatam R Day 6 7 9 Mr R Forrest Tod s Csardas W Stevens 3 7 8 Mr J B Joel's His Lordship Morton 3 7 7 Colonel H "M'Calmont's Glass Jug Beatty 377 Mr H J King's Mi Aovla Leach 6 7 6 Mr Forton's Indian Corn Mr Peebles 5 7 5 Mr J B Keene's Kearsage Leach 3 7 5 Mr Foxhall Keene s Noonday II Leach 4 7 5 Mr T Pilkingtons Verus .Peace 3 7 4 Mr Frank Gardners Jubert Leigh 5 7 4 Mr F Hardv's Wild Xight Again .H Bates 3 7 3 Mr L de Rothschild's Vatel Watson a 7 2 Prince Soltykoll's Vulpio Hammond 6 7 1 Mr G G Tod's Melete M'Call 5 7 1 Mr B Wade's. L°ch Doon Conlthwaite 4 6 12 Mr E L Heinemann s Valenza Mr Peebles 4 6 12 Mr W H Schwind's Castle Wise Private 5 6 12 Mr J B Joel's Binocle .Morton 3 6 12 Mr W M G Singer's Torrent Taylor 3 6 11 Mr Cecil's Frank Ash. Pickering 3 6 11 Mr Frank Gardner's The Eagte .Leigh 3610 Mr Pettitt's Goldrush R Piatt 3 6 10 Mr Frank Gardner's Cerillo .Leigh 3.6 9 Mr G Thursby's Aggressor nulte 3 6 8 Mr J C Dyer's Lady Macdonald p Cbaloner 3 6 8 Sir E Vincent's Blue Peter b Day 3 6 7 Prince Soitykoff's Mountain Daity.Hammond 367 Mr E Bonner's Mount Lyell Gurry 4 6 6 Mr A Stedall's Exaltation Sadler, jun. 4 6 6 Lord Durham's War Paint.Peck 3 8 5 Mr J Musker's Dorothy Melton Gilbert 3 6 3 Mr Biichard Croker's Gladwin Leigh 3 6 3 Sir E Vincent's Punctilio .R Day 3 6 0 4.15—The WHARNCLIFFE STAKES (high-weight han- dicap) of 5 sovs each, witn 100 sovs added, for three year olds and upwards; winners extra. Seven fur- longs. ys st lb Mr Gubbins's Bays Cross 4 9 0 Mr Gardner's Augmering 3 8 12 Lord Carnarvon's Sea Flower g 8 12 Mr T Muir's Parramatta a 8 7 Mr J Thompson's Photius 5 8 3 Mr T Jenninjs's Competent 4 8 2 Mr J Dyer's St. Hiiarous 3 8 2 Sir J B Maple's Lychnobite 3 8 1 Lord Derby's Ice Boat 3 8 0 Mrs Collins's Bealight 5 7 13 Mr W Jarvis's Obeali 3 7 13 Mr D Pullinger's Pure Gold 3 7 13 Mr R Cox's Lucrana 4 7 10 Mr S Darling's Happy Slave 3 7 7 Mr D Pullinger's Lady Cull 3 7 7 4.45—The ROUS PLATE of 500 sovs. for two year olds; colts Est 12\i). fillies and peldings 8st 91b; winners extra; allowances. Six furlongs. st lb Lord EUesrnere's Kroonstad J Dawson 9 5 Mr B H Henning's Jennico Gren9il 9 3 Mr W I'Aason's Reckitt Owner 9 2 Mr B Croker's St. Patrick's Day Leigh 8 7 Mr R Croker's St. Patrick's Day Leigh 8 7 Mr A P Cunliffe's Brom Bones Fallon 8 7 Mr George Farrar's Matchboard Walters 8 7 Captain Fowler's Malcolm Orme Darling 8 7 Mr J Hare's c by Whittier—Queen of the Sea Batho 8 7 Lord Ilrhester's Golden Eye Darling 8 7 Mr Arthur James's Bundook R Marsh 8 7 Mr Simpson Jay's Ballybrophv.T Cannon, jun. 8 7 Mr J B Keene's Out of Reach Leach 8 7 Commodore H Lambton's Buy Lopez Mr Lambton 8 7 Mr Lionel Robinson's c by Trenton-Saintly Darling 8 7 'Sir Smtt's c by St. Simon—Sierra. J Cannon 8 7 1 Mr A Taylor's c by Freemason—Queenwootl Qwruur A ?

TO-DAY'S RACING SELECTIONS FROM THE PAPERS. SELECTIONS *STARRED ARE GIVEN AS "NAPS." t DONCASTER MEETING. Papers. I 2.0 Race. j 2.30 Race. j 8.5 Race. r 3.40 Race. I 4.15 Race. I 4.45 Race. I 5.15 Race. I SPKCIAIiS. CHILTON S GUIDE gfc Levan. O'ODonovanBoesa. Quintessence. St. Briavels. GALE'S SPECIAL St. Briavela. MIDDLEHAM OPINION Andrea Ferrara. _YateI "za.a, fT™ ONE-HORSE MARVEL Bh 1 Ul JOCKEY SPECIAL Mr. Lambton's ZanoniorManvezin. ZaZa. Royal Ivy. RACING GAZETTE „ Selected.. Momtrees. Torrent. Out of Keaon. RACING WORLD Andrea Ferrara c- H&avezia or Orchid. Jennico, »t uriavele or SPORTING LUCK Wolf. Boyal Ivy. A Scullion or Monitress. —, Loch Doon. Quintessence. Royal Ivy. |||i|p|A SPORTING WORLD WUI^IV Jennico, WEEKIiY PAPERS. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' MIRROR RfiSllltS NEWS OF THE WORLD j RACING WORLD Axdrea Ferrara. c. Jennico. Royal Ivy. SPORTING LUCK .I.I .I. SPORTING SKETCHES Half Caste. Melete. Angmeringr. Qqo SPORTING TIMES 066 SPORTING WORLD Half Cafcte. Melte or Orchid. — Jcnnico. E°yal Ivyc?r .i. mow tnrirwv rlnaveifi. Levan. Zanoni or Mauvezin Zaza Rcyal Ivy. THE PEOPLE j I I I I I lr I I 1 DAILY PAPERSt L&teif1 BIRMINGIi.'iM POST Levan. Rays Crosg or Palefaoe. Melete or Loch Doon. Rays Cross or Bundook. Royal Ivy. na7S"TTB! Happy Slave. Happy Slave. T *• St. Levan. Raye Cross or Paleface; if absent, Melete or Torrent. Lychnobite or Powney s Belected. Boy a*. Ivy. n att v ttypp wee Uswppy SI jit g. Bl&ck Ms^rk. H&ppy Sl&vc. «, DAILY EXPRESS gt P&TSllon Pa-eface. Llizon. Lychnuoite. Jcnmco. St..Enamels. DAILY GRAPHIC II Mount Prospect or .I Maovezm or Melete Zaza or Jennico St. Briavels. t t DAILY MAIL. Wabun. Halt Caste. pa^.jlon Paleface. Loch Doon. Redlight. ZaZa- St. Briavels. EultlOHS DAILY SPORT DAILY TELEGRAPH Levan. Happy Slave. Blac1^ Mark. Melete or Le Blizon. Lychnobite. ZaZa. St Briavels. EVENING NEWS .I MORNING ADVERTISER jjaif Caste. Eadnage. Paicfac-p. Seringapatam. *Pure <urold. Jennico. Eoyal Ivy. MORNING LEADER gt jjevam Pavilion. Paleface. *MeleU. Red Light Jennico. St. Briavels. Q* MORNING POST gt Levan. Rays Cross Paleface. Melete or Le Blizon. Obcah or Happy Slave Kroonstad or Zaz*. St. Briavels, SPORTING CHRONICLE (Kettledrum Margo. 'Rather Warm. Melete. St. Hilarious. Kroonstad. St Briavels „ (-'Travelling1 Correspondent ).. Levan. Raya Cross. Paleface. Me-ete or Le Blizon. Lychnobite. *Kroonstad. St. Briavels. „ ("Newmarket Correspondent") gt Yatel or Chacornac Kroonstad or Zaza. Queen'b Bower or^ SPORTING LIFE ('Augup ) jja]f caete or Pavilion or Radnage. All Hot or Le Blizon. Rays Cross or Ruy Lopez or „ Queen's Bower. LiVGD I ("Mail on the Spot") Hll, ra»«.6t' Competent. Hot. *ele«e or Gl»dmn. My toll.La"7 °"1L Kroor.t.d. St Briar. „ (•' Newmarket Correspondent st/LeTa^ Vatel or Chacornac Zaza or Kroonstad. Water Whert^or^ SPORTSMAN ("Vigilant ) Wabnn. Competent. Llanwrst. Elizabeth M. or Parramatta, Jennico. St- Briavels. „ ( Man on the Spot ) Mount Pro9pcct. Rays Cross. Black Mark or Little Eva or Augnjering. Zaza. St. Briavels. „ ("Newmarket Correspondent" guLevan J?!*™! Chacornac^11 Kroonstad. St. Briavels LXpreSS. aTA]MDARD Mount Trospecfe. Rays Cross. Palefacc. Melete. Obeah or Hapry Slave Jennico St. Briavels. STAR SUN WESTERN MAIL Cowley. Killarue. Paleface.. j Sterling Balm; Lychnobite. Kroomstad. J St. Briavels.

TOPPING & SPINDLER. FLUSHING, HOLLAND. Duke of York Stakes, Cesarewitch and Cambridge- shire. Double and Treble. Events. S.P. Accumulators, &c. The Continental Sportsman." published twice daily, free on receipt of address. Telegraphic instruc- tions can be sent to London for S.P. All Letters to be addressed- TOPPING AND SPINDLEB, FLUSHING, HOLLAND. Postage, 2Jd. Post-cards, Id.

GRAND ATHLETIC SPORTS (In aid of the Barry Nursing Association.) ON BUTTRILLS FIELD, BARRY DOCK, ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1902. PROGRAMME—Open Events under the W.P.A.U. First. Second. Third. 1.—120 Yards Flat Handicap. E4 £ 1 ios. 2.—300 Yards Flat Handicap. £4 £1 ios. 3. -Half-Mile Flat Handicap. £ 4 jEl ios. 4.-0hd.a.cle Race £ 2 'lIa CLUB EVENTS CONFINED TO MEMBERS ONLY. Handicapper and Referee for Open Events-Hy. DUGGAN. W.P.A.U. Entry Forms can be obtained from, and Entries close on Saturday, September 13. 1902, to the Secretary, Conservative Cluo, Station-street, Barry Doclt GATES OPEN AT 1. COMMENCE AT 2. ADMISSION jJõ.: ENCLOSURE. It EXTRA. [BY OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

THE GREAT COPPER GAMBLE. The Birmingham Copper Market on Wednes- day showed renewed activity. Stocks of copper in the United Kingdom have fallen below record to 20,000 tons, but American supplies are over 60.000 tons. The amalgamated group are appa- rently playing the policy of beggar my neighbour." ov-'mg to the refusal of the Rio Tinto and Lake Superior mines to join in a. working arrangement. The Americans retaliated by dropping copper X20 a ton in December.

A reporter was informed on inquiry at Mr. Dan Leno's house on Wednesday night that lie was at the Iele of Wight suffering from what his medical adviser called exhaustion of the brain. At the conciusion of fi provincial tour a week ago his doctor advised him to have perfect rest.

t J NATURAL GAS IN SUSSEX. The "Times" has a carious story of a big supply of natural gas in Sussex. In sinking a water-bore to improve the water supply at the station of Heathfield on the L.B.S.C.R. six years ago, gas was encountered at a depth of 512 feet. When a light was applied there waa a huge burst of flame. Two years ago some Americans made investigations, and a com- pany, the Natural Gas Fields of England (Limited) was formed, and now the output of the deepest boring at Heathfield is something like fifteen million cubic faft a day, or one- eighth of the total daily sale of gas in London.

THE LAST SWISS LEGIONARY. Mr. John Ulrich Weidman. reputed to be the last of the members of the Swiss Legions who settled in Kent, and who were raised by this country at the time of the Crimean War in 1855, has passed away at Dover. He was 80 years of age, became a. naturalised English- man, and was up to the time of his death a Dover tradesman. He enlisted in November, 1855, and became a colour-sergeant in the 2nd Regiment of the British Swiss Legion.

CAVE DWELLERS. A cave at Blackball Rocks, on the coast between Hartlepool and Seaham, is at present occupied by a man and a woman. TheiT retreat is furnished in modest fashion, but apparently contains all that is necessary. Fishing tackle finds a prominent place in the appointments, the couple seemingly spending a good deal of time in the capture of crabs, Ac. It is on record that a woman once occu- pied a cave in the district for about three years.

PRAYED FOR THE MAGISTRATE. A strange scene "was witnessed recently in Cape Town Polioe-court. A European woman. hhose reputation is said to equal that of the celebrated Jane Cakebread, appeared on the usual charge. On entering the dock she kneeled and prayed fervently and eloquently on behalf of the magistrate, to the great astonishment of the court. She as allowed to finish her prayer, but the unemotional dis- penser of justice sent her to prison for a month.

DROWNED IN A TUB AT CARDIFF A child, aged seventeen months, named Griffith Paterson, was drowned on Wednesday at 22, Kent-street, Cardiff, in a tub, contain- ing six inches of water. The boy had gone with his mother, who lives at 126. Paget-street, to Kent-street, on a. visit, and, after being there a short time, was missed. Upon a search being made. be was found, head down- wards, in the tub. When pulled out it was found that life was extinct.

HEATED DEBATE AT FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL At Flintshire County Council on Wednesday Alderman Williams moved a. resolution tha.t as the Education Bill enacted that all volun- tary schools were henceforth to be wholjy maintained by local rates and Imperial taxes without providing for Public control by rate- payers, which was morally unjust and con- trary to pustom in dealing with public moneys, the council entered an emphatic protest against the Bill, and. further, would not accept the responsibility of administering it should it become an Act of Parliament. Alderman Williams said he would be delighted to suffer imprisonment rather than administer the provisions of the Bill. He would not be alone in gaol, but in splendid company. (Laughter.) Mr. R. Jones seconded. Mr. Pennant moved a direct amendment. Lord Kenyon seconded, and said he believed in trusting the people, and would like a little more popular control, but he would not be so childish to say that if he could not get all he wanted he would refuse to administer the Act. For eighty years members of his family had maintained a voluntary school, and did they think it fair that it should be taken from his control and say he should have nothing further to do with it? Mr. Pennant's amendment was rejected by 27 votes to 14, and on the original motion being put it was carried by 26 to 14 votes.

WELSH COAL FOR ITALIAN RAILWAYS A further instance of the favour in which Newport coal ia held by railway administra- tions, steamship companies, and other large steam coal consumers is to be found in the fact that the Meridionali Railway of Italy has jnst ordered 100,000 tons of Newport coal, colliery screened. The contract has been taken by Messrs. Powley, Thomas, and Co., at the price of 20s. 9d. c.i.f. Venice and/or Ancona and 19s. 9d. c,i.i. BMndisi and/or Leghorn. The quantities for both .together work out at a mean price of about 20s. 6d. for all the port*, and the shipments are to be made from November, 1902, to SeKtaQitaw, 1903.

9 J NEWPORT HARBOUR BOARD. GRATIFYING INCREASE IN TRADE. THE PROPOSED HARBOUR TRUST SCHEME. Mr. w. J. Orders presided on Wednesday at the monthly meeting of the Newport Harbour Board. Alderman T. Pugsley, in bringing up the report of the finance committee, said it was gratifying to see that there was an increase in the revenue, viz., of £55, for the past month as compared with August, 1901, and of S247 on the five months of the board's year compared with the coresponding period of last year.- Mr. G. F. Colborne added that, in addition to this, the board had paid off C200 from the adverse balance at the bank. The Chairman reported upon the visit of the Tyne Commissioners to Newport on Tues- day. He had been assured that they weio delighted with their reception at Newport and with the facilities which had been shown thekn. Continuing, the chairman eaid the first meeting of the joint committee for con- sidering the question of a harbour trust scheme had been called for September 30. The Type Commissioners had opened the eyes of the people of Newport as to what could be done for a river and harbour. They must rememoer that steamers were becoming larger and larger, and wanted more water and longer locks, as well as other facilities. Votes of thanks were accorded to the chair- man and the officials of the board, Lord Tre- degar, and other directors of the docks for the excellent way in which the visit of the Tyne Commissioners had been carried out. Mr. John Davies, one of the representatives of the pilots, alluding to some remarks made at the last meeting of the board, said he had the authority of the pilots to say that the River Usk had never been in a better condi- tion for the navigation of big ships than it was at present. A resolution passed by the pilots in these terms was sent to the board in a letter. Mr. Colborne stated that not only had the revenue of the harbour shown an increase in August, but the shipments also showed a con- siderable increase. The import of iron ore had nearly doubled what it was in the corre- sponding period of last year, and the foreign export of coal for the two months July and August had increased by about 100,000 tons. The Chairman: Yes, the fact is that we have gone ahead, and other ports have gone astern.

A HUMAN OSTRICH. A most extraordinary story comes from Johannesburg. The facts are authenticated by the secretary of the civil hospital. During an operation upon a white woman for tumour there was found in the diseased tissue over 1,200 pins, fifteen packing-case nails, a trouser button, and a scarf-pin. Death occurred shortly afterwards.

POST-OFFICE BOYCOTTED. With reference to the Post Office which the Italians have opened in Janina, the Governor has issued a proclamation announcing that everyone posting letters at the new office will be punished, and with this object has stationed secret agents before the doors.

WHY IS A WINTER storm like a child with a bad cold? Because it blows, it snows (it blows its nose).—When does a man eat theh most indigestible supper? When he bolts the street door before going to bed. What is that which lives in winter, dies in summer, and always grows with its root upward? An icicle.—If a boy named John should ever have to go to the workhouse, why should his spirits soon flag? Because he would only be a "Union Jack."—What is the difference between a hairdresser and a sculptor? One makes faces and dies, and the other makes faces and busts.—Why should a man named Benjamin marry a girl named Annie? Because he would be Bennie-fitted and she would be Annie-mated.—Why do Page Woodcock's Wind Pills effect more cures (in proportion to the number of boxes sold) than any other Patent Medicine in Great Britain? Because they are composed of the pureset Drugs the world' knows, and contain no mineral matter whatever. If you doubt our word try them! You will never regret it. For the cure of Indigestion. Wind on thei Stomach, Liver Complaints, Sick Headache, j Costivenees, Nervous Debility, Palpitation of theh Heart, Biliousness, &c., thehy excel all i others. Mr. Arthur Petch, 25, Neville-street, Haxby- road, York, writes:I am very pleased to' add my testimony to the many that have been sent, in praise of your Wind Pills as a cure for Indigestion. For nearly two years I have never been without them in thhe house, and I am pleased to say that I have derived great! benefit from them, and iii the future, as in thhe past, I shall be delighted to speak in great praise of Page Woodcock's Wind Pills." A purely voluntary statement, and not paid for.-P.W. > i Page Woodcock's Wind Pills, being purely! Vegetable, Tasteless, and Mild in their action,! may be taken with perfect safety by the most delicate of either sex. Sold by all .Medicine Vendors at Is. Id. and. 2s. 9d.; post free for price by Page Woodcock.; (Limited). Lincoln. E9297

THE SOLDIER'S "CONFES- SION" OF MURDER, At Colchester on Wednesday W. George Bur- gess Toll was again charged, on his own con- fession, with the murder of a man unknown in Kansas in January last. A letter was read from the American Embassy explaining that in last week's message the word extension was substituted for extradition in telegraph- ing. The United States authorities did not desire the extradition of the prisoner. He waa accordingly discharged.

CORK WATERWORKS AND WELSH COAL. At the meeting of the Cork Corporation the Lord Mayor, who presided, announced' that four tenders had been received for the supply of coal for the ensuing year for the use of the waterworks of the city. None of them offered to supply Welsh steam coal, as that particular variety of coal was not specified. Mr. G. Sutton moved that the four tenders sent in be rejected, and that none but the beat Welsh steam coal be ob- tained for the waterworks, in preference to Whitehaven, Orrel, or any other kind of coal. no matter what the price of the contract might be. Mr. Oorcoram seconded Mr. Button's motion. r After some further discussion, in the course of which it transpired that 2,500 tons of coal would be required for the waterworks for twelve months. Mr. Sutton's proposition was adopted.

CONVENING COMMITTEES. QUESTION OF LEGALITY IN THE CARDIFF CORPORATION. The legality of summoning a special com- mittee of the Cardiff Corporation without cer- tain notice was touched upon at the meeting of the cabs committee on Wednesday by Mr. Good. Mr. F. Fox presided, and stated that he did not think there was any statutory length of time required. That special committee was for emergency purposes. The electrical engi- neer and manager (Mr. A. Ellis) had intimated that he wanted more motor-men at once for the trams. Mr. Good asked whether five days were not the necessary notice for a council meeting and three days for a committee. He had received his summons to that meeting at 8.30 the evening before. The Town-clerk was called in, and informed the committee that, owing to the horse show, more motor-men were desired, and, failing to find the chairman or the deputy-chairman (Mr. J. Norman), the meeting was convened. No special time was necessary as notice of a committee meeting unless the committee passed a resolution that it should not be called within a certain time. That matter terminated, and the committee then licensed nine motor-men, all of whom held the engineer's certificate of proficiency. Mr. Good asked how long the men had lived in Cardiff. The Chairman: One has only been here about 33 years, and another 29 years. (Laughter). The shortest has been here two and a half years, and the next nine years. Mr. Good: Well, as they have the certificate of competency from their employer, Mr. Ellis, the resolution of the council is carried out. Six conductors were also licensed. Six conductors were also licensed.

CARDIFF FIRE BRIGADE. At Wednesday's meeting of the Cardiff Watch Committee, the mayor (Mr. F. J. Beavan) presiding. the chief-constable (Mr. W. McKenzie) called attention to the state of the new fire station. Plans had been prepared. but the preparations were no further than they were eight years ago. The matter was urgent, for at present they were going on in old quarters. The town-clerk (Mr. J. L. Wheatley) stated that a difficulty cropped up with the Local Government Board. The land on the corner of Quay-street had been obtained for the pur- pose of widening the street, when it was thought that the present Town-hall would be e-bailt, and it appeared that the Local Govern- ment Board had no power to appropriate the land for fire station purposes. The matter was deferred. The Chief-constable said that the new fire- escapes would reach to the top of the highest buildings in Cardiff. The Town-clerk expressed the opinion that there was a public right of way over the I Glamorganshire Canal at the Old Sea Lock at the Docks, a, matter about which there had been coniderable correspondence.

A PENARTH ASSAULT CASE. At Penarth Police-court on Wednesday Wil- liam Matthews, engineer, of Albert-crescent, Penarth, was summoned for assaulting Wil- liam Popa. barman at the St. Fagan's Hotel. Penarth. Mr. Lewis Morgan, solicitor, Cardiff, represented the complainant. There was a cross-summons, Pope being charged with assaulting Matthews. A number of wit- neer,es were called, whose evidence tended to show that Pope was the aggressor.—The Bench retirfd to consider the case, and on returning into court dismissed the charge against Matthews, and fined Pope 10s., including costs.

COLOMBIAN REVOLT. More Successes by the Insurgents New York, Thursday.-A telegram from Kingston states that the Colombian revolu- tionists attacked the outskirts of Santa Marta on Friday and overwhelmed the Government forces, who retired. On Saturday the revolu- tionists occupied the Banand district of Lerega. They wrecked the railroads, and were continuing their advance when the German steamer Valencia sailed on Monday. It is momentarily expected that Santa, will surrender .-Reuter.

CANADIAN FAST STEAMSHIP SERVICE. Reported Abandonment of the Scheme. Halifax, Thursday.-It is reported that the Government has definitely decided to abandon the project for a Canadian fast mail service. Instead, the Government will agree to sub- sidise an 18-knot line of steamers between Liverpool and Halifax in winter, and Liverpool and Montreal in summer.—Central News.

GOLF. HERD V. VARDON. The meeting of these well-known profes- sionals in a 36-holes match at Harborne, Birmingham, on Wednesday, excited interest. Vardon took the lead at the outset, and was never dispossessed of it. At the turn he was 3 up, but on the homeward journey Herd reduced the lead to 2. The eoorea at the end of the first round were: Vardon. 70; Herd, 71. In the afternoon Herd was rather erratic, and in the end Vardon won the match with 5 up and 4 to play. Final soores:—Var- don. 74; Herd, 77.

FOOTBALL BERWICK RANGERS' DECEASE. At a special meeting of the Berwick Ran- gers Football and Athletic Club (Limited). beld in Worcester yesterday, under the presidency ofMr. J. Cock (chairman of directors), it was definitely decided to wind up the company, and Mr. J. Millington was appointed liqui- dators. A new club, called the Worcester City, has been formed, and steps are being taken for the transfer of Birmingham League fixtures and the players, pending which the club will continue to fulfil its engagements. LLANDILO CLUB. A general meeting of the Llandilo Football Club, of which Lord Dynevor is the president, was held at the headquarters. White Horse Hotel, when a, large number of enthusiasts were present. The following officers were were appointed:-Captain, Mr. R. o. Davies; vice-captain, Mr. Goronwy Bowen; hon. secre- tary, Mr. J. Davies Jones; committee, Mesrrs. T. C. Thomas (chairman), D. M. Thomas, Mor- gan Richards, E. R. Lewis, Levi Davies. J. H. Richards, Tom Lewis, J. P. Davies, and Chris. Thomas.—A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr. J. H. Richards, the retiring secretary, who had fulfielled his duties very satisfactorily during the last season, and who also produced the balance-sheet showing a balance in hand to commence the present season with.—The secretary informed the meeting that a fair number of fixtures had been arranged, and that he was in negotiation with several more teams. There are plenty of players in the district, and if the subscrip- tions come in pretty freely there is every probability of a successful season. ASSOCIATION. CARDIFF UNITED BANKS V. CAERPHILLY. This match was played at Caerphilly yester- day, when the following eleven represented the Banks.—Goal, T. G. Jones (London City and Midland); backs. A. E. Davis (Wilts and Dorset) and J. J. Williams (London and Pro- vincial); half-backs, Mayamore (London and Provincial). W. W. Griffin (Wilts and Dorset), and H. E. C. Bjorkman (Lloyd's); forwards, H. W. Green (Wilts and Dorset), N. Riches, A. H. Brown (Wilts and Dorset), E. G. Piddocke (Lloyd's), and Driver (National and Provincial). Referee, Mr. A. E. Parsloe (London, City. and Midland. The game was very even for the first quarter of an hour, when H. W.. Green, after a fine run on the right, scored for the Banks, and directly afterwards Caerphilly equalised. The game now became very ex- citing, and Driver placed the Banks in front with a magnificent cross shot, with which the goal-keeper had no chance. Half-time score: Banks, two goals; Caerphilly, one goal. Shortly after the interval Oaerphilly scored from a corner, and the teams were once more level. Five minutes from time Brown secured the ball in the centre of the field, and, after a good run. scored with a long shot, a fine game ending in a. win for tirei Banks by three goals to two. Trial matches between members of the first and second Newport teams will take place on Saturday afternoon.

RABIES IN RHODESIA. Pietermaritzburg, Wednesday.—In conse- quence of the outbreak of rabies in Rhodeeia, the Government is strictly enforcing the importation laws. Dogs are permitted to be landed from Great Britain and Australia, subject to quarantine regulations.—Renter.

THE UNITED STATES OOAL STRIKE. New York, Thursday.—Mr. Mitchell (president- of the men's union) and Mr. Stone (Governor of Pennsylvania) are to hold a conference oa of Pennsylvania) are to hold a conference on the subject of the coal strike next Saturday. The rumours of an early end to the struggle are still ner&Uteat .—Cent ral News.

DEADLY PORK PIE. ¡: Epidemic Spreading Far and Wide. MORE POISONING CASES RECORDED. The pork pie epidemic is spreading fax and wide. In addition to the 150 persons ill att Derby and the attack on a. St. Paneras house- hold, Walthamstow now comes forward witb a. similar case. Dr. William Bathurst, Church-, hill, Walthamstow, is attending a. family of seven who have been laid aside with severe illness through partaking of a pie sent from Derby. The seven members of the family are all confined to bed, and two of the cues, it, is stated, ma.y terminate fatally. A Taunton telegram states that Mr. John Sheldon, a. gen- tleman of independent means, agoed 75. returned home on Monday night from a holi- day spent at Derby, bringing with him a. pork pie be had purchased there. He and Mrs. Sheldon partook of the pork pie, and tha servant afterwards ate some of it. All three persons were taken ill next day. Doctors werar called in, but, despite all their efforts, Mr. Sheldon died on Tuesday night, at his resi- dence. Mrs. Sheldon and the servant ara expected to recover.

THE LLANDAFF TRAGEDY. Help for the Victim's Parents. A generous response has been made to the appeal of Mr. Theo. Einstein-Stone, on behalf of the parents of Miss Nash, the young1 lady who met with such a tragic death, at Llandaff on Sunday. The following subscriptions have been reeeived :-Mary Fletcher, Windsor place, 10s. 6d.; Five Sisters (Grace. Florrie, Lily, Lorna. aad Millie Hurley), 5s.; With Loving Sympathy," 5s.; Messrs. Einstein-Stone, 5s.; Jonathan. Lewis, 5s.: G. H. B. (per J. H. Bryan). 5s.; L. L. H., H. J. Hill, A. J. Griffiths. T. C. G., Symonde, C. H. T., A Friend, D. H." J. H. L., E. H., Maestyrs, J. A. Jenkins, E. W. Jones, W. B. H., J. R. T., W. H. C., and J. B. Harrison. 2s. 6d each; "Inasmuch," F. Court, and E. Baggs, Is. each. Any subscriptions forwarded to Mr. Einstein- Stone, 52, Neville-street, or to the "Western Mail" Limited, will be acknowledged. Shortly after Miss Nash's death Mr. Collins. bicycle manufacturer, Neville-street, very generously sought the financial assistance of a few friends to help Mr. and Mrs. Nash in their great trouble. His appeal, which was chiefly confined to the residents of Neville- street, met with a ready response, and on Wednesday before Mr. Collins went for his holiday he handed to Mrs. Nash the sum of .£626. 6d. »

v t CARDIFE HORSE SHOiW- • a rpHURSDAY, jmiDAYj AND ■ jgATURDAT^' i| SEPTEMBER 111 12, and 13-: —, i. r pRIZES 1 93 0 0'0, ENTRIES OVER 700. 0-. rpROTTTNG AND JUMPING. ADMISSION EACH DAY. Itt. GRAND STAND.* w M lb RESERVED SEATS w 2M. 6ct.. ■J J U —• i COVERED GRAND STAND, TO SEAT 9,000 SPECIAIi TRAINS DAILY, Showground Telephone No. 1374..uM7I ,f TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY ANTED, a good working Spaniel; must be steady tV and retrieve; also small Terrier, able to go to ground.—G. F. Hops, Hoar withy, lterefordshire. e2227al? PAY cash, buy cheap, about 900 tons of best Moif J. mouthshlre large House Coal; 188. per ton, delivered; International, 23s.-N8WtoWD Coal Company, 27. South Luton-place, Cardiff. e2226aW WANTED immediately, a Welsh-speaking Barmaid and 2 General Servants.—Apply, with full par- ticulars, to Manager, Llwyncelyn Hotel, Forth, Bhonw dd& Valley. eMW7 GBOCER'S Haulier; reliable.—References, wagev (out-doora), first letter, Prltchard, Market-street, Ebbw Vale. e2224al7 SHOP (retail) Wanted; suitable for grocery bustates; good position; any town South Wales.—Apply 1> 4, Evening Express, Cardiff. eStZSatS BOOK-KEEPING (elementary or advanced), maau- facturing cast, retailing, non-trading, partnership, &c.: private tuition and coaching, correspondence, or pupil's residence, Cardiff or Newport.-Apply Z. C., Evening Express, Newport. e222S».17 DRAPEBY.—Experienced young Ladies wanted for mantle and fancy departments;; Welsh.—Apply D. Evans, Bradford House, Llanelly. e £ 221aJ7 IpOUND, black tan Hound Pup; not claimpd~3 dayif sell.—Smith, Rushbrook, Whitchurch. e2228*lS BAKER.S.—Wanted immediately, practical Baker; B also Apprentice.—Apply to Prioo Bros., Troadyw rbiw. e2230al3 YOTJNG Man seeks Situation on Bwtate: good refe* rences. — 2, Coronation-terrace. Penrhiwceifcer, S.W. tm2taU

RIGHTS OF BARDS. Strong Protest Against Bangor Committee. CLAIM FOR ACCUSTOMED PRIVILEGES. The annual meeting of the Gorsedd Associa- tion was held at Baoigor yesterday after- noon. a goodly muster of bards being present. In the absence of the Archdruid. the Archdeacon of Merioneth was unanimously Voted to the chair. Mr. Beriah Evans drew attention to the rela- tionship of the Gorsedd Association to the local committee of the Eisteddfod. The time had come. he declared, to restore the authority of the Gorsedd, and to attain that a more drastic, step must be taken than the protest which the Goraedd made at Merthyr Tydfil last year against the a on of the Bangor local committee in including subjects which had done duty at previous eisteddfodau. No eis- teddfod was possible without the sanction of the Gorsedd Association, which also exercised authority over the local committee. (A Voice: "Question!") Local committees must be brought back to the old path. At a meeting of the Gorsedd last Monday the sub-committee whose function it was to examine the subjects of every eisteddfod was instructed not to sanc- tion any subjects which did not meet with their approval. The speaker now moved that the resolution then come to be confirmed. —This was seconded by "Job," and unani- mously adopted. Mr. Beriah Evans subsequently reported that representatives of the Gorsedd and of the National Eisteddfod Association had discussed the question of the disposal of eisteddfodic surpluses, and an agreement had been come to that in future a portion of any surplus remaining in the hands of the National Eis- teddfod Association, after defraying the expense of publishing the transactions of the eisteddfod be given to the Gorsedd. such portion to be determined by representatives of the two bodies. He moved that the agree- s ment be confirmed. [ -A discussion followed, and the opinion was expressed that under the proposed arrange- ment there was no prospect of the Gorsedd receiving any contribution. Cadvan moved an amendment and "Pen- llyn" seconded that the Gorsedd should enforce the agreement arranged at Rhyl in 1892, under which the Gorsedd was entitled to a portion of every surplus without any refer- ence to the expenses of publication by the National Eisteddfod Association. Ultimately the question was postponed pend- ing further consultation with the National Eisteddfod Association. Cadvan" being added to the Gorsedd representatives at the next conference. The Rev. Peris Williams conveyed a message from the Druidical body of Germany asking for affiliation with the Welsh Gorsedd. and it was resolved to invite German representa- tives over in order to discuss the question of mutual recognition. On the motion of "Cadvan," it was resolved that the new Gorsedd rules should be read a second time at the Gorsedd this (Thursday) morning. A long discussion followed respect- ing the ceremony of chairing the bard to-day. Severe strictures were passed on the action of the Bangor committee in introducing innovations into the cere- mony without the authority or consent of the Gorsedd. It was pointed out that the Archdruid and Gorsedd Recorder have always had complete and absolute Con- trol of the Eisteddfod platform during this interesting ceremony, and. after full discus- sion, the meeting unanimously resolved that this invariable custom be strictly adhered to at to-day's ceremony. The deputy-recorder f'Gwynedd") was instructed to take charge &f the whole ceremony, to defer the singing of the chairing song by Mr. Ffrangcon Davies until the ceremony is com- pleted. and then, before calling upon Mr. Pfrargcon Davies to sing. to announce that. so far as the Gorsedd and the bards are concerned, the ceremony is over. It was clearly understood that this course was not intended to be a reflection upon Mr. Ffrangcon Davies. but as an emphatic asser- tion of Gorsedd privileges against attempted encroachment on the part of the local com- mittee. The proceedings lasted over three hours.

SPORT OF THE DAY. St. Aldegonde was on Tuesday described in one of the morning paper programmes as the "Duke of Porter's." It transpires that Carabine was on Monday laid against in one hand to lose £10.000 at odds of 100 to 9 for the Cesarewitch. Wabun and Ballantrae, both winners at Doncaster. have accepted for the Cambridge- shire. Neither gets a penalty, and Ballantrae, with but 6st 151b to carry, may develop into It good favourite. Sceptre is the filly to win outright the Two Thousand. One Thousand. Oaks. and St. Leger. Formosa in 1868 dead-heated with Moslem for the Two Thousand and won the other three. F. Hardy, the boy who rode Sceptre in the 8t. Leger, is probably the only apprentice who has won a "classic" race. He is apprenticed to Mr. T. Jennings, who has turned out many other clever boys. notably Walter Bradford. Several of the old mares at Sir Tatton 6'ykes's Sledmere Stud have recently been shot, including Lady Yardley (dam of Castor, Disraeli, Ac.) and Chrysalis (dam of Laodamia), and it is probable that Reprieve will shortly share their fate. It. may be hoped that Lord Derby will attend the Gimcrack Club dinner at York in Decem- ber. He is a valuable supporter of the turf, and it would be interesting to hear his views on many subjects which are of interest at the present time. Mr. Whitney's colt Uncle Reggie, by Florizel II.—Agnostic, has a great private reputation at Newmarket. He commenced the season with more than thirty engagements. It is expected that Uncle Reggie will be reserved for the Middle Park Plate, and he is also entered for the Criterion Stakes and for the Dewhurst Plate. Sceptre, the St. Leger winner, is next engaged in the Park Hill Stakes, run over the St. Leger course, to-morrow. Mr. Sievier's filly has accepted for both the Cesarewitch and the Cambridgeshire, and by the conditions of these races her weight now becomes 8st Sib in the former and. the imposts having been raised lib all round. Set 111b in the latter.. At Doncaster the Stewards of the Jockey Club interviewed the starter (Mr. A. Coventry) and the trainers of certain horses reported as not being "properly schooled to face the gtarting-gate." It was admitted by all that the horses mentioned were troublesome at the starting-gate, and that Mr. Coventry had reason for complaining of their behaviour. Mr. Coventry stated that he had no previous complaint to make against any of the trainers reported, and the stewards, therefore, con- sidered that the fractiousness of the horses was not due to their being insufficiently schooled, and that. consequently, the matter did not come withiij the scope of their notice. The Tuesday after Doncaster is now one of the principal nomination days of the year. There are a number of races at Newmarket which will then close, including the Jockey Club Stakes for 1905 (for now foals and upwards), and the Princess of Wales Stakes for 1906 (also for foals and upwards). The races closing at Doncaster are the St. Leger and Park Hill Stakes for 1904. The St. Leger remains a race of JB25 each. no money being added. The conditions of the Grand Prix de Paris (1904), which race closes next Tuesday. are in striking contrast to the beggarly pecuniary proposals set forth for the great three-year-old stakes in this country. The added money amounts to £8,000. with all the Bweepetakes going to the winner, and a sub- scriber can "get out" for £4 by declaring forfeit about six weeks before the day of running. It is stated that Mr. Daly. the owner of Bt. Brendan, which was fancied by some of the tipsters for the St. Leger, received a genuine offer for the colt of £12,000 from the Earl of Dudley, the new Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, but he refuses to part with the horse even upon those terms.

THE AFRIKANDER BOND. The Cape House of Assembly yesterday dis- cussed Mr. De Waal's motion that a Committee be appointed to inquire into the allegation made concerning the actions of the Afrikander Bond during the war. The Bond members 'generally urged that an inquiry be made. declaring that the charges were unfounded and in-capable of proof. The members of the Progressive party laid stress on the fact that the Bond had not exerted its influence to keep the community quiet. Mr. Wesaels replied that the Federal forces had determined to invade the Coloney. and that it was impossible for the Bond to restrain them. Sir J. Gordon Sprigg. the Premier, urged the withdrawal of the motion, pointing out that the matter had been thoroughly ventilated. The debate was then adjourned.

Collections cn behalf of the waifs and strays are to be made in Newport on the 27th iust.

STOP PRESS Latest Telegrams. "EXPRESS" OFFICE, 11.45 a.m. r>ELY BETTING ON rO-DAY'W, RACES. AI F SANDRA PLATE:- E to 2 aget izount Prospect £ o 1 — St. Levan 4 to 1 — Half Caste and Wabun 6 to 1 any other. CORPORATION SELLING:— 3 to 1 agst Ray's Cross 4 to I Pavillon < to 1 any other. JUVENILE SELLING:- 2 to 1 agst Paleface 3 to 1 — All Hot 4 to 1 — any other. PORTLAND PLATE 6 to 1 agst Melete, Le Blizon, and Mauvezi 7 to 1 Loch Doon and Chacornao 8 to 1 — Little Eva and Seringapatam 10 tö 1 any other. WHARNCLIFFE STAKES 4 to 1 agst Lychnobite and Pure Gold 5 to 1 — Redlight 6 to 1 — any other. -tu- ROUS PLATE :— 6 to 4 agst Jennico 2 to 1 — Kroonstad 5 to 1 any other. SCARBOROUGH STAKES: 2 to 1 agst St Briavels and Royal Iry 4 to 1 — any other. LATje TIPS. The Sun—St. Levan, Ray's Cross, Rather Warm. Le Blizon (nap). Sea Flower, Jennico, and St. Briavels. The Star-St. levan. Happy Slave, Black Mary. Gladwin (nap). Lychnobite, Kroon- stad, and St. Briavels. Daily "poi't.-St. Levan Commander, All Hot (nap). Le Blizon, Happy Slave, Out of Reach, and St. Briavels. TO-DAY'S NAP. Evening Xews-RA Y'S CROSS. ADDITIONAL PROBABLES. Portland Plate.-Eliza M. (Maher), Little Eva (Halsey), Amphlett (J Dillon), Balonz Meppell), and Lady Macdonald (Miller). Rous Memorial.—Bundook, Ruy Lopez. Zaza, and Floors. Scarborough Stakes.—Wild Seamew. Padu cah,

THE FLOODED PIT. Satisfactory Progress of ) Rescued. BODY OF MISSING MAN STILL UNDISCOVERED. There has been no lagging of effort on the part of the workpeople belonging to the Union Colliery in their search for Gwatkin (who is a single man), who is the seventh and the last to be accounted for in this most dis- tressful catastrophe. Fresh relays of men were always ready to go down into the work- ings to make further search for the missing man. Although the hope that he may be yet alive hangs upon an exceedingly slender thread, it is imposeible to say with autho- rity that the man is non est. It is only natu- ral that his family and friends want to know the worst. It would certainly be some relief to the mental strain which they have had to endure for so many days. Every nook and corner in the mine has been carefully scruti- nised, and most of the falls have been removed, but 1..he fact that no trace of the missing man has been found, especially after the determined efforts which have been made, is most discouraging. Early yesterday morning our local repre- sentative visited the house of Hawkins. whose aunt informed the pressman that the poor fellow was very much better. Asked how be felt, he cheerily replied to our correspon- dent's inquiry, and said he certainly felt none the worse for the night's rest. Cooper was found lying on a bed downstadrs, and could be seen from the open door. He wasn't smpking, because he could not; he was not strong enough. Though he did not want to talk, he did not mind saying how glad he was he was feeling so much better, but was a long way from feeling well. His poor, blind wife expressed great solicitude about Gwatkin. saying how glad she should be for the sake of his dear relatives to hear that he was found. In Gwilliam's case his wife said he, too, was very much better, but he had not had any sleep till late in the evening, after which he slept well. He was pleased so many came to see him. only it kept him awake. When our correspondent was at the door the baby was talking away to him, and he was evidently enjoying it. The doctor strictly prohibited his smoking, but he should very much have liked just one whiff. Opening of the Inquest. As reported in our Extra. edition yesterday. The inquest on the bodies of William Martin. 30, married, Amos James, 20. single, and Thomas James, 28. married, of Coleford, whose dead bodies were recovered on Tues- day from the workings of the col- liery, was opened at Coleford Police. court yesterday by Mr., Carter, dis- trict coroner. Mr. Martin represented the Home Office, Mr. Deakin and Mr. Worthy the colliery owners, and Mr. Rawlinson, the Trades Union agent, was for the work- men. The jury having been sworn, they pro- ceeded to view the bodies, which had been taken to the respective homes of the,deceased. As the distance was about three miles, Mr. Deakin provided a vehicle, and the fifteen jurors were driven round. Mr. Worthy, the certificated manager of the Navigation Collieries Company, deposed that he bad examined the bodies named and identified them. Deceased were employed at the Union Colliery as miners. They entered the pit to work at the usual hour on the morning of the 4th inst., and their bodies were discover. 1 in the workings on the morning of the 9th inst. The Coroner said he did not propose taking any more evidence that day. He had con- sulted all interested, and his suggestion to adjourn until midday on the 18th was accepted. The inquest was, therefore, for- mally adjourned. Subscription List Started. We learn from Mr. Rawlinson that. as there was on all hands a very earnest and spon- taneous wish that some funds should be provided for assisting the bereaved families, a subscription list has been got out. A commit- tee is being nominated, and Mr. Rawlinson has consented to become hon. secretary, whilst Mr. S. W. Hoddingham (Newnham), manager of Lloyds Cinderford branch, has readily con- sented to receive subscriptions. Already sub- stantial amounts have been sent in.

Sir E Vincent's Mustapha Aga E Day Mr Reid Walker'-s LaSon Mr Gilpin 8 7 Mr Weatberby's c by Curio—Enid .Taylor 8 7 Mr C Wilson's c by Trenton—B)ow ..H Darling B 7 Mr John. Osborne's Roover Crag Owner 8 7 Mr T W P Kivis's f by St Serf—Criisado Harding 8 4 Mr T W P Rivis's f by St Serf-Lady Cadeby Hardintr S 4 Mr George Thursby's Eastern Prize Duke 8 4 Lord Howard de Walden's Chiffon Beatty 8 4 Lord Howard de Walden's Peel Beatty 8 4 Mr W C Whitney's Zaza Huggins 8 4 Capt. Bewicke's Belle Poule J Powney 8 4 Mr rairie's BelleQeur .Goodwin 8 4 Mr J Gubbins's Annuity Darling 8 4 Mr J Gubbins's f by Kendal—Morganctte Darling 8 4 Mr W E Oafceley's Paraphrase J Cannon 8 4 Capt. J Orr-Ewing's Floors J Powney 8 4 5.15—The SCARBOROUGH STAKES of 10 sors each, with 300 sovs added, for three year olds; colts 6st 121b, fillies 8st 91b; winners extra; maidens allowed 71'o. Sandall Mile. st lb Mr L de Rothschild's Royal I\y Hayhoe 9 5 Mr Fairie's Water Wheel Goodwin 9 2 Mr Frank Gardner's Omaha II Leigh 9 2 Mr xrank Gardner's Angmering Leigh fe 12 Mr W C Whitney's Intruder Huggins 8 12 Mr James Joicey's Saleratus T Leader 812 Mr Edmund Lamb's Mark Tapley C Waugh 8 12 Mr J Lewis's Maori Chieftain .Darling 8 12 Mr G F Fawcett's Castlennn Peaco 8 12 Mr Douglas Baird's St Briavels H Enoch 8 12 Lord Durham's Tudor King .Peck 812 Mr A Taylor's Red Comyn Owner 8 12 Mr Reid Walker's Queen's Bower.Mr Gilpin 8 9 Mr W C Whitney's Wild Scamew Huggins 8 9 Capt. Laign's Paducah Jennings S 9 Mr Kichard Croker's American Boy Leigh 8 5 Mr J L Dugdale's Sea Lord Duke 8 5 Mr T Simpson Jay's Floriage Sadler, jun 8 5 Cornmodore H Lambton's The Imperial Light Horse Mr Lambton 8 5 Col. B M'Calmont's John Dory Beatty 8 5 Sir J Blundell Maple's Persiflage W Waugh 8 5 Duke of Portland's Charge Porter 8 5 Mr a Reiss's Intaglio Jennings 8 5 Mr T W P Rivis's The Foreman Harding 8 5 Lord Stanley's Sackcloth Mr Lambton 8 2 Mr W G Stevens's Lady Granville Owner 8 2 Mr R Forrest Tod's Lady Linton W Stevens 8 2 Sir E Vincent's Pompeii R Day 8 2 Mr R C Garton's f by Aborigine—Castle Maid Taylor 8 2 Mr J Gubbins's Belle of Knockany Darling 8 2 Mr Foxhall Keene's Kate Glover II Leach 8 2 Mr 0 W Eayner's Bed of Heather East 8 2 Lord Farquhar's Milkmaid Mr Lambton 8 2 Mr G Fiber's Dame d'Or Porter 8 2 ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS. Loch Doon, Queen's Bower, Radnage, and Hazledeae. Many others expected this morning. ACCEPTANCES FOR THE AUTUMN HANDICAPS. KEMPTON PARK MEETING. DUKE OF YORK STAKES. (One mile and a half. Run Saturday, October 11.) Santol, Volodyovski Conroy II., St. Maclou, Sonatura, Cap and Bells II., Ypsilanti, The Solicitor, Syneros, Handicapper, Dundonald, O'Donovan Rossa, Cupbearer, Lavengro, Wabun, St. Helena, Lord Carbine, Pekin, St. Alwyne, Padlock II., Duke of Westminster, Seringa- patam, Robert le Diable, Lascaris, Rigo, Intruder, Loveite, O'Donoghue, Condor, Preen, Game Hen, Maori Chieftain, Belle of Knockany, Snowberry, Shell- martin, Bellivor Tor, Fermoyle, and Lancewood. N (Weights raised lib.). NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER MEETING. CESAREWITCH STAKES. (Two miles and a quarter. Run Wednesday, October 15.) Osboch, Epsom Lad, Volodyovski, First Principal, Sonatura, Sinopi, Carabine, Wan?rave, St. Brendan, Royal George, Black Sand, Sceptre, The Solicitor, Crown Equerry, Doux Pays, Liliom, Ice Maiden, Bal- sarroch. Longshoreman, Servitor, Seahorse II., Cheers, Friar Tuck, Port Blair, St. Helena, Cupbearer, Con- gratulation, Scullion. Rambling Katie. Prince Florizel, St. Aldegonde, Stealaway, St. Alwyne, Domain, Lady Belhaven, Lady Penzance, Robert le Diable, Cham- pagne. Perseus, Orbel, Fast Castle, Royal Ivy, Lexicon, Blue Streak, Half Caste, Loveite, Shaun Rhu, Mardo- nius. Elba, Magic Mirror, Wisp, Condor, St. Levan, 81iort Circuit, Rightful, Parody. Lanoline, Gravitation, Lord James, Aratus, Venus, Folkmote, Fermoyle, Lady Linton, and Svelte. NEWMARKET HOUGHTON MEETING. THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE. (One mile 220 yards. Run Wednesday, October 29.) Mauvezin, Epsom Lad, Volodyovski, Conroy I., Cos- sack, St. Maclou, Sonatura, First Prinoipal, St. Brendan, Sceptre, Spectrum, Cap and Bells II.. Royal George, Wargrave, Watershed, Liliom, Black Sand. Floriform, Reine des Fleurs, The Solicitor, Over Norton, Sidus. Forfarshire, Cheers, Friar Tuck, Royal Lancer, The Bishop, Longshoreman, Cupbearer. Lavengro, Csardas, Pistol, Handicapper, O'Donovan Rossa, Lord Carjbine, Dundonald, Cerillo, Fighting Furley, St. Helena, Pekin, St. Alwyne. Duke of Westminster, Padlock II.. Jubert. Doctrine. Robert le Diable, Glass Jug. Rose Blair, Grave and Gay, Scullion. Alencon, Wabun, Good Luck, Royal Ivy, Lascaris, Stealaway. Domain. Hawfinch. Rigo, Engineer, Cottager, Game Chick. Nabot, BaHan- trae, Condor, Preen, Torrent, Pom-Pom, Rightful, Mimicry, Maori Chieftain. Achaicus. Game Hen, Shell- martin. Young Neville, Mount Judkin, Venus, Svelte, and Hopetoun. (Weights raised 21b.).