Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

THE GREAT BANK ROBBERY. ARREST OF GOUDIE. Tuesday. Thomas Peterson Goudie, the missing clerk of the Bank of Liverpool, whose name has been con- nected with frauds involving nearly £ 170,000, was on Monday arrested at Bootle, near Liverpool. He will be conveyed to London, where the warrant for his arrest had been issued.-Burge and Kelly were yesterday charged on remand at the Bow street Police Court, London, with feloniously utter. ing forged cheques. In the opening statement for the prosecution it was stated that Goudie's for- geries amounted to £169,500, drawn out by 27 cheques in the name of R W Hudson, a customer of the Bank of Liverpool. After several witnesses had been examined the prisoners were remanded in custody for a week. GOUDIE IN LONDON. Goudie was conveyed from Liverpool to London on Tuesday, and in the course of the afternoon was charged at Bow street Police Court with uttering forged cheques Formal evidence of arrest was given, and the prisoner was remanded until Monday next, when Burge and Kelly will be brought up for further examination on charges of uttering the same cheques. John Roberts, of Sescombe, and John Aitken, of Liverpool, turf commission agents, were arrested at Liverpool.

MARKETS WELSHPOOL GENERAL, Monday.—Wholesale price Butter, Od to Is 2d per lb eggs, 0 to 8 for Is; fowls, 3s 6d to Os Od; chickens, 0a Od to 4s Od; ducks, 4s 6d to Os 10d, rabbits, Is 6d per couple geese, 5s each. NEWTOWN GENERAL, TUESDAY.—EggS 8 to 0 for ls; butter Od to Is 3d per Ib; fowls 3s Od toOs Od chickens 3s 6d to 4s Od; ducks 4s 6d to Os Od; rabbits, Is 4d to Os Od per couple geese, 5s each. LIVERPOOL CORN, TUESDAY. — Wheat, firm, fair business' Id to lid over Friday. 1 Northern Spring, old, 6s Id; Boston, new, 5s lljd 2 Kansas, 5s lid. Beans, very firm, scarce, Saidi, 32s 6d to 32s 9d. Peas, 6s 8jd. Oats, very firm, new white, 2s 8d to 2s lOd. Maize, quiet, penny under Friday, new mixed, 5s 4^d to 5s 4|d. Flour, unchanged. LONDON HAY AND STRAW, TDESDAY.—Prices: — Good to prime hay, 100s to 117s 6d inferior to fair, 80s to 95s good to prime clover, 95s to 110s; inferior to fair ditto, 80s Od to 90s mixture and sainfoin, 90s to 105s Od straw, 28s to 40s per load. LIVERPOOL CATTLE MARKET,MONDAY.—Numbers: Beasts, 1,660; sheep, 4,848. Quotations: — Best beasts, 51d to 6id seconds, 5Zd to 6d; thirds, 4^d to 5d best Scotch sheep, 7ld to 711 other sorts, 51d to 7d lambs, 6d to 7d per lb. The supply of stock was less than last week, showing a decrease of 695 beasts and a decrease of 1,342 sheep and lambs. Demand fair for all classes at about late rates. The Liverpool Great Christmas Market will be held on December 16th. BIRMINGHAM CATTLE, TUESDAY.—Moderate sup- plies, trade quiet all round. Prices ruled as follow Beef, Herefords, 61d to 6fd shorthorns, 6d to 61d; bulls and cows,4M to 5Jd; calves, 6d to 71d wethers, 71d to 8d; ewes and rams, 5d to 6d; lambs, 7d to 7^d per lb. Bacon pigs, 9s 4d to 9s 6d porkets, lis Od to lis 6d sows, Os Od to 8s Od per score. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY. — At market — Cattle, 2,857, a few choice in fair demand, other slow and cheaper; sheep, 7,341, demand quiet, prices firm calves, 136, at slight advance. Quotations :-Cattle, 4Zd to 6jd; calves, 5d to 71d sheep, 6d to 8id per lb. CORK BUTTER, Thursday.-Primest, —E prime —s firsts, 94s; seconds 86s; kegs, —s thirds 82s kegs -s fourths -s; fifths —s choicest —s; choice -a; superfine 99s; kegs —s; fine mild 92s mild —s choicest boxes 96s; choice boxes, —s; 4 cwt of fresh butter A, 104s to 99s; B, 86s to 96s factory seconds. —. Total number of firkins 73. OSWESTRY CORN MARKET, WEDNESDAY. — The following were the quotatior s:- White wheat (old) 4s Od to 4s 3d white wheat (new), Os Od to Os Od per 751bs red v. heat (old), 4s Od to 4s 2d red wheat (new), Os Od to Os Od per 7blba old oats, 16¡; 6d to 17s Od new oats, 12s Od to 13s Od per 2001bs; malting barley, 17s 6d to 20s Od; grinding barley, 14s Od to 14s 6d per 2801bs. OSWESTRY GENERAL MARKET, WEDNESDAY.— Quotations:- Butter, Is Id to Is 2d per Ib; eggs, 6 to 7 for Is; beef, 7d to 8d; mutton, 7d to 9d; lamb, 9d to lOd veal, 7d to 8d pork, 6d to 8d per lb fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od per couple ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od; rabbits, 2s 2d to 2a 4d per couple; geese, 8d to 9d turkeys, 'Is per lb; honey, Is per jar; potatoes, lOd to la oer senro oon-nto, Id to lid per bunch; cabbages, 2d to 4d; cauli- flowers, 2d to 4d each celery, 2d to 4d per stick; apples, Is 6d to 3s per 100; pears, 5 to 10 a Id Walnuts, 6d to 8d per hundred filberts, 6d to 7dper lb; chestnuts, Id to 2d per lb. OSWBSTRY WEEKLY CATTLE FAIR.—There was a very good supply of stock at the Smithfield on Wednesday, cows and calves sold better, and pigs maintained previous rates; but sheep and other stock did not sell so well. Messrs Whitfield & Sons sold 207 cattle and calves, and 766 sheep; Messrs Hall, Wateridge & Owen sold 126 fat cattle and a number of sheep; Messrs Whitfield and Rogers, sold a large quantity of stock, as did also Mr T Whitfield, Junr. Prices ruled as follows :—Beef, 6d to 61d per lb; veal, 7d to 7^d per lb mutton, 6jd to 7Jd lamb, 7d to 7jd per lb pork pigs, 9s 6d to 10s Od; bacon pigs, 8s 6d to 8s 9d per score. ELLESMERE, TUESDAY. —Quotations as follows Wheat (new) Os Od to 13s Od per 225 lbs malting barley, 18s Od to 20s Od per 280 lbs; oats (new), 12s Od to 13s Od per 200 lbs butter, Is Id to Is 3d per Ib; eggs, 6 to 8 for Is; fowls, 3s 6d to 4s 6d ducks, 4s 6d to 5s 6d rabbits, Is 6d to 2s Od per couple; apples, 6s Od to 8s Od per 901bs. WHITCHURCH, FRIDAY. — Wheat, 4s Od to 4s 2d per 75 lbs; barley, 3s 9d to 4s 6d per 70 lbs; oats, 2s 8d to 3s Od per 50 lbs eggs, 6 to 7 for Is; butter Is Od to Is 2d per 16 oz; fowls, 3s Os to 3s 6d ducks, 4s Od to 4s 6d per couple potatoes, 2s 6d per cwt beef, 6d to 8d mutton, 7d to 9d lamb, 7d to 9d veal, 7d to 8d pirk, 7d to 8d per lb rabbits, Is 6d to Is 8d pel couple apples, 3d per quarter. BRADFORD WOOL, THURSDAY. — There was an unusually large attendance on 'Change to-day, and considerable animation. Inquiries showed that the top-makers' side of the house," as it is called, had been considerably strengthened by the course of the sales in London. There were those who were quoting 20d. for standard 60's Botany tops, and the general price was certainly 19Jd. This probably represents, if not a farthing rise, a position which is distinctly against the buyer, and there are top- makers who speak of the level of prices in January and February being certain to be 20d. or more. Ordinary 60's merino and 60's Buenos Ayres are 19d., and here also a hardening tendency is observ- able, if quotations do not represent an actual advance. Fine crossbreds remain very steady. Fifty-eights are nearly as dear as merinos, and 56'. and below, down to the stronger grades, are very steady. Forties, however, show no appreeiation in value and these and 36's and 32's are probably weak at last mentioned rates. In English wools prices are very low and near the bottom for the last ten years, but holders decline to make further concessions. There is still inquiry for lustre and half-bred wools, especially for America, but busi- ness has to be done at very small prices. There is a little more inquiry into mohair, and fine Turkey ranges from 19Jd to 18d, but in medium sorts busi- ness is rather quiet, and prices vary too much for quotation. The tendency would be in favour of the buyer so far as all short hair is concerned. Alpaca remains very firm, and is one of the best things on the market. In yarns, the export trade shows but the slightest improvement. Orders in merchants' hands are very small, but it has to be said that deliveries are required immediately. For the home trade spinners are well engaged, and in Botanies new business is good. In pieces there has been a little more doing in the last few days in lustres, both for the home and shipping trade Generally speaking, however, in all the home-trade houses stocktaking is now in full swing, and there is no special movement to record. —.

VOLUNTEER NOTES. [BY RIFLEMAN.] The unfortunate experience of a well-known Sergeant, in connection with the result of the rifle meeting at Towyn a short time ago, is worth recapi- tulation here. It appears that he was awarded a prize which proves to be non-existent. His average was of high merit, but on his applying for the prize, the supposed donor stated that he had never promised one This sort of thing is most discreditable, and the culprit should be brought to book. I trust that the prize committee will see that justice is done to the unlucky non-com." The recruiting season has nuw commenced, but it does not appear as if the different Corps in the district will be overwhelmed with recruits. At Towyn many cannot be expected, but at Aberdovey there is plenty of room for more. The 3rd R.W.F. could also do with a few more cyclists, more especially at Barmouth, where indeed they are I have received tire following report from a military correspondent, which will be read with interest, more especially at Towyn :— The renouned F Company was severely engaged on Saturday, the engagement resulting in the almost total annihilation of the whole company. Thev had received instructions to hold and defend the fortress known as "The Company's credit." The position is a very exposed one and has been troubled by sudden attacks from time to time, but the enemy has always been repulsed. Sniping had been going on for some time from Growlers' Kopje, the enemy taking cover under the hedges of privilege, and hypocrisy, but these everybody thought had been silenced for ever. On Saturday however, a general onslaught was made and though the attempt proved abortive, the gallant F was almost demolished. Major Dirty Clothes attacked first on the left flank butwas unab.e to penetrate the defence until he was rainforced by General Sloth- fulness when the position was rushed. The fighting was severe and the Company 8 casualties were very heavy. Whilst this was going on Major Football made a frontal attack but was beaten back with some loss. However under cover of "Practice Hill" he made a sudden flanking movement and penetrated even into the nonoom- missioned officers' ranks. The defence was quite unworthy of the records of the 5th, and before four o'clock, like Kruger's prisoners, they were penned in inside the Recreation ground. The condition of the defender. was becoming critical but they de- termined to die game. Very opportunely Colour- Sergt Edwards with reinforcements from the range came on the scene in the nick of time and the tide was turned. The company, All that was left of them," formed up under the command of the In. structor, and when the roll was called only twelve remained to tell the tale. A very strict inquiry was held into the cause of the disaster. Some blame was to be attached to the signalling detachment, also the face that the bugler had blown himself inside his trumpet and choked it up. This Jrft, the section commanders in a very unenvial, o i, situ,a as those that re- ZLa of them had to admit that with one or two exceptions they did not know the difference between "The Long Psalm » and the charge." Comment was also made on the absence of Commissioned Officers. Great sympathy being expressed with gallant Captain Kirkby who has been so seriously wounded whilst fighting his country's battles in South Africa Ultimately it was decided that every body was at fault: no blame being attached to anTone A memorial service to the late band will be held soon when addresses will be delivered by the Big Drum and Double B on their neglect and SOT. rode fellow jocularly inclined, proposed that a laundry be established where dirty collars and cuffs could be cleaned. This was almost passed when an amendment was proposed that perambulators be purchased to con- vey the members to their position. The Company then found out they were being made fun of, and retired. It is understood in military circles that the new scheme of Army reorganisation provides for the constitution of an ordnance and general depot for Wales at Pembroke Dock, that a general officer will be appointed to command, and that Pembroke Dock will in future be the headquarters of the whole Welsh district. At present the troops in the vicinity of Milford Haven are commanded by a colonel, who is Acting Adjutant-General of the Severn defences under the General commanding the We^ern district, of Wl>ioh Devonport U the bo*, quarters. The new infantry drill book, recently completed but recalled on account of certain exercises being found impracticable when put on their trial, has as its basis the simplification of field movements. Words of command, formations, and the general movements of troops have all been simplified, the main object being to prevent confusion when large bodies of men are deploying into line. The book urges upon all officers the necessity for taking every available scrap of cover in advancing upon a position in short rushes, and not to make the alignment of the regiment the first consideration. Non-commissioned officers are to be instructed in exercising more individuality than has hitberte been the case, and so many offi-ers have been lost in the present war by their attempting to keep^ in touch with their entire oompanies when extended in line under fire. New physical exercises are recommended, and stress is laid upon the import- ance of musketry efficiency, especially m regard to filing at unknown distances.

HISTORIC HARLECH. PROTEST AGAINST DOGGREL. The following letter signed "Unionist," appeared in The Standard on Tuesday :-It may not be commonly known that The March of the Men of Harlech commemorates the siege-and surrender on honourable terms-of the Castle of Harlech (the last fortress in England or Wales which held out for the House of Lancaster), under a brave Welsh Captain, David ap Einion, to an equally brave Welshman on the Yorkist side, the first of the nation created a Baron of England, William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. Edward IV. (des. cended through the Mortimers from Gwladus Ddu, daughter of Llewellyn the Great, and eventually his sole heiress) was esteemed by England and Wales alike to have the best title. But Owen Tudor and his sons, Jasper and Edmund, had roused North Wales for Henry VI., their stepson and half-brother, and David ap Einion had sworn, that as he had held a castle in France till all the women in Wales had heard of it, so he would hold Harlech till all the women in France should hear of it. Margaret of Anjou for a time found shelter there. Edward IV. sent Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, to take Harlech, and in its extremity he offered amnesty to David and his brave garrison, and leave to depart in peace, with their arms, colours flying, and martial music playing. When Edward IV. angrily refused to ratify these terms, Herbert told him that, in that case, he would himself replace David in his castle, and the King might send whom he liked to take him out again. For the benefit of such persons as listened approvingly at Lancaster to Sir If Cam pi)el I- Bari uct-ina u's unj" Ho(.:c com- parison of Scot!a-id to the annexe ilepublics, I may be allowed to say that Wale* forgets no less than Scotland her share in glorious battles and in the Royal race. When the daughter of Edward married Henry Tudor, the Britons regained the Crown of their land, and the marriage of their daughter with a Scottish King led to an union deeper and more sacred than politicians can make or mar. Will not someone write good words for the March of the Men of Harlech," instead of the current doggrel about oppressed Cymry and cruel Saxons ? Dr Arne is supposed to have called it th( finest of national airs.

♦ THE NEXT POPE. RUMOUR OF CARDINAL VAUGHAN. A rumour—curious because almost incredible- is in circulation among Catholics in Westminster that Leo X. has expressed a wish that Cardinal Vaughan should be his successor in the Papacy. The College of Cardinals, it is said, does not view the idea with any favour, since they are, on the whole, hostile to England and the English, but the Holy Father is said to have pointed out that much an attitude is bad policy, because with Cardinal Vaughan in the Papal chair much good must accrue to the cause of the Church in Great Britain. Cardinal Vaughan has much influence among the upper classes of this country. Only once, so far, has an Englishman presided over the Holy See. This was Nicholas Brakespeare, who ruled in Rome as Pope Adrian IV. from 1154 to 1159.

—— ♦——— Mr Justice Kennedy in his charge to the Grand Jury at the Staffordshire Assizes on Tuesday said the calendar was a very black one, and hardly any form of serious crime was unrepresented. Behind the actual charges there was a manifestation of callousness both in regard to violence and impurity which showed a bad tone in public sentiment. As was too often the case, drink was at the bottom of many of the crimes of violence. Motor tracters for heavy work are about to be introduced cn a large scale into Russia, under Government auspices. For some time past experi- ments have been conducted by the Minister of Wavs and Communications in the use of motor- cars for purpcses of haulage over unpaged tracks loosely laid with timber-work instead of rails, and having satisfied himself that a 3^-horse-power machine could move a couple of tons in this way at a speed of twelve versts an heur, he is (says a Pall Mall Gazette correspondent) making prepar. ations to introduce the system on a large scale in those immense regions still only thinly or not at all provided with railways. A Staffordshire firm has obtained the contract for building the extensive barracks decided some time ago to be placed on Salisbury Plain. The contract amounts to over £1,000,000, and the buildings are to contain quarters for eight battalions of Infantry. A village is to be built by the con- tractor to accommodate the large number of men vpquired 'or the works, and a railway has been o struc.od by the War Department from Ludger- buuJl to Tidworth, which will be permanent. The work will be commenced almost immediately.

RECEPTION OF LIEUT. EDWARDS, D.S.O., AT CORRIS. Lieut Edwards, D.S.O., of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, whose deeds at the front have formed one of those brighter pictures of the soldier's pro- fession, arrived home on Saturday. How Lieut Edwards won the D.S.O. will be fresh in the memory of our readers, and in conjunction with this episode it is pleasing to observe that the sergt and two of the privates who followed him in his night quest of the Boers have also been honoured. Lieut Edwards is appointed to the Indian Staff, but before leaving he will very likely attend at St James's Palace, for the purpose of investiture at the hands of H.M. the King. Many friends met the mid-day train at Machynlleth, and the young Lieut was warmly welcomed. Fog signals were laid along the Corris line, and the passage of the train along the valley was punctuated by the bursting of detonators. At Corris, the Corris and Aberllefenny Brass Bands played appropriate airs, and a detach- ment of the 5th V.B. S.W.B., acted as a guard of honour. A procession marched through the village and at a convenient point the following address of welcome was read by Mr J R Dix, manager of the Corris Railway:— To Lieutenant Edwards, D.S.O., Royal Welsh Fusiliers. On behalf of the Committee representing the whole of this extensive parish, we desire to extend to you a most cordial and hearty welcome home on your return from active service in South Africa, where under Providence you have escaped from many dangers, and where you have so greatly dis- tinguished yourself. Since yon served there a little over a year ago, we have anxiously and care- fully watched your career. We were delighted to read the account of the brave exploit which you performed in the service of your country, and which has been recognised by all, from Com- mander-in-chief downward, and by your being mentioned in despatches, and having conferred upon you the D.S.O. We feel that you have proved an honour to your country, an honour to Wales, and, in particular, an honour to the parish where you have been brought up. We are glad of this opportunity of welcoming you back among us, and fervently hope that you may long be spared to add lustre and renown to the career you have so successfully begun. Signed-J R Dix, chairman Henry Edwards, hon treas and J M Wilson, hon sec. Mr Dix and Mr Edward Williams (Braichcoch), having said a few words of welcome, Mr Rowland Jones (Aberllefenny), read some'verses composed for the occasion.—Lieut Edwards suitably acknowledged the kindness of the reception, and the procession was reformed and marched to the Vicarage. Arriv- ing here the Vicar said that his son had asked him to say a few wotds on his behalf. He thought that many of them when they went to the station expected to see him in uniform, but the regulations" did HOL H11UW ifcJ-i. nrOQI* Ilia nnifnprn on furlough, or he would have been very pleased to do so. He bad said that there was not a regiment at the front which had behaved itself better than the Welsh Fusiliers. They were a brave lot of men and ready to follow their officers into any danger. His son did not attribute his success to himself, but to the brave men who followed him. They had great difficulties to contend with. The mountains out there were very much bigger than those in Wales, but the old Fusiliers were quite homely there and had their hearts in the work. He thanked them from the bottom of his heart on behalf of himself and family.—During the day the school children were entertained to tea. and in the evening there were bonfires and fireworks.

E. R. 5TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. REGIMENTAL ORDERS By LIEUTENANT-COLONEL E. PRYCE-JONES, M.P., Commanding. Headquarters, Newtown, 30th November, 1901. GAZETTE. — The following extract from the London Gazette is published for information :-5th Vol. Batt. the South Wales Borderers: Lieut C Pryce Yearsley resigns his commission. Dated 23rd November, 1901. ENROLMENTS.—The undermentioned having been enrolled are taken on the strength of the Battalion, posted to Companies, and allotted Regimental numbers as stated against their names :-B Co, 1074 Owen Trevor Jones; and C Co, 1075 Edward Roberts. TRANSFER.—No. 1046 Pte Locke is transferred from A to B Co. BAND.-No. 1074 Pte 0 T Jones is appointed acting bandsman. MUSKETRY.—The General Officer commanding Western District considers that the results of the annual musketry course of the Battalion for 1901 are "satisfactory," and the District Inspector of Musketry at Devonport states that the registers have been very well kept" on Army Form B190. By Order, 0 WALKER, Captain, Adjutant 5th V.B. South Wales Borderers.

+. — CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.— Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending December 1st, 19C1. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horses, carriages, dogs and mails, £ 2,626; merchandise, minerals, and live stock, £ 3,010 total for the week, £ 5,636; aggregate from commencement of half-year, £ 159,709. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond- ing week of last year Miles open 250. Passengers, parcels, &c., £ 2,538; merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 2,906; total for the week, £5,444; aggregate from commencement of half year, £ 152,666. Increase for the week, passengers,- parcels, &c., £ 88; increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 104; total increase for the week, £ 192; aggregate increase, passengers, parcels, &c., £ 4,334; aggregate increase, merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 2,709; aggregate in. crease from commencement of half-year, £ 7,034.