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THE SIEVIER TRIAL AN AMAZING STORY JOEL'S BLACKMAIL CHARGE 'Tween 2 Murderers" The trial of Robert Standish Sievier, the well-known sporting man and editor of the Winning Post," for having obtained L5,000 by menaces from Jack Barnato Joel, tie South African magnate and city financier, was opened on Monday in the Central Criminal Court, before the Lord Chief Justice. Mr. Joel occupied a seat at the solicitors' table, next to hie solicitor, and Sievier sat almost opposite to him, prior to the arrival of the Lord Chief Justice. Sievier was as cool a* ueuaf. The accused went into the dock as soon as the judge took his seat, and, in reply to the different indictments which were read over, he replied firmly, "Not guilty." Mr. Rufus laa-ace asked that Mr. Joel should be required to leave the court. He was a witness, and ought to be in the tame position 8J3 other witnesses. Sir E. Carson said it was an unusual appli- cation, but he did not think that he need oppose. The Lord Chief Justice ordered that Mr. Joel should leave the court. CASE FOR THE PROSECUTION. Sir Edward Carson, in opening the case for the prosecution, said it was not a question as to the truth or falsity of the allegations which Sievier threatened to publish in the "Winning Post' about Mr. Joel. -An unscrupulous man might obtain some information about the previous life of any of them which might not be creditable, and use that in order to obtain money. If that were to be allowed the life of none of them would be safe, and the existence of none could be carried on in peace. The prisoner had threatened to publish a libel of Mr. Joel in order to obtain money and to also abstain from publishing a libel of him also for the purpose of extorting money. Each was an offence against the law of this land. Mr. Joel had never done Sievier any injury, and, as a matter of fact, had only spoken to him on three occasions. From 19C4 a series of scurrilous articles appeared in the "Wincing Post" against Mr. Joel. What was the reason, counsel asked, which caused Sievier to persistently libel Mr. Joel? He had got to know that Joel 24 years ago, when he was 22 years of age, left South Africa when out on bail for an offenoe in regard to dealing with diamonds. Twenty-four years ago," declared Sir Edward, "but the malignant blackmailer knows no statutory limitation, and knows no mercy. Mr. Sievier went to the British Museum and "hunted up the volume of the Police Gazette,' and there found a state- ment about Isaac Joel (tie prosecutor), an English Jew, about whom information was re- quirtd in regard to illicit diamond dealing. Having got possession of the ordinary ammu- nition of the blackmailer he had made the life of this man and his wife and children bell upon earth-a man who had done no wrong to him, and for no possible reason except that in the end he might extort money from him. You may say, Is this not a prosecution of a man who has fled from South Africa? If a man was unfortunate in his early youth or had committed an error, was that to be the ground of another man making money out of his misfortune in the vilest and meanest kind of way? Should he be allowed to make money out of the crime M another person? The law allowed no such thing The law protects, at all events to that extent, a man who has committed a crime, even though it be a great crime." ARTICLES IN THE "WINNING POST." Counsel proceeded to argue that it was not necessary to prove that the accused had received the extorted money directly. Even if it were obtained indirectly it would bring the person guilty of it within the provisions of the law. He desired to say in regard to Mr. Mille, who was connected with the turf, that, as regarded the part he took in this matter, he made no charge against him whatsoever. His action, no doubt, was open to criticism, but, although he had acted in this case as an intermediary to put an end to these libels, he thought it would be appa- rent that he was acting both in the interests of Sievier and of Joel. He desired to say that, because Mills wae in a very unfortunate position in the ease. but he made no sugges- tion that Mills desired to benefit himself in any way whatsoever. Counsel then detailed the history of the transaction, from the date when Sievier made an attempt to borrow money from Joel up to the date of accused's arrest. He said that Sievier made a proposal to borrow money, but when the cash was not forthcoming he made various statements about the accused in the "Winning Post," which was an indication of "You'd better pay up." Statements were made in the newspaper, and others were written apparently for the purpose of publi- cation, with the object of putting pressure upon Joel, and then it was that the prosecutor suggested that he would like to settle the matter for as little as possible. Then there came the poin,t when it was put to Joel that unless he paid the £ 5,(XX) he would be put into the Winning Post'' between two mur- derers. If that was uot a threat to libel for the purpose of extorting money he (Sir Edward) did not know what was. The money was paid by Joel and then, instead of the face appearing between the, of two murderers, there was a paragraph referring to the prosecutor as Mr." Joel and absolving Joel from blame in certain bidding which was made for one of Sievier'e horses. It was a matter for the reflection of a cynic that out of the sum whioh Sievier received from Joel, ESOO, was to pay salaries to enable the "Winning Post" to be sustained. Having shown that at about the time the money was paid by Joel Sievier was owing considerable sums of money to book. makers and that his cheques had been dishonoured. Sir Edward said, This is a case of very grave and very serious importance. I think, gentlemen, you will say that it is your duty, ae the administrators of the law in this matter, to take oare that no man shall have money extorted from him through threats of libel or charges on any matter of that kind. You are here as protectors of the public, to take care that intimidation by threats shall not occur. I feel perfectly certain that it is only upon the evidence in this court that you will act, taking care that nothing that -may have coise to your knowledge shall in ihe slightest degree on the one side or the .other affect your judgment. This is the palace of justice and truth, and it is the truth which you will ascertain." Counsel then concluded, after speaking for nearly two hours. THE LADING OF A TRAP. ar. AiDert liendorn, a member of the Stock Exchange, and owner of racehorses, then entered the witness-box. Examined by Mr. Gill, Mr. Bendon said in September he met the accused at Derby races, and later had certain money transactions with him. In April of this year Sievier asked him if he could borrow L2,000 from Solly Joel on the security of 5,000 "Winning Post" shares. Solly Joel refused, and then J. B. Joel was approached through Mr. Mills, is witness did not wish to have anything further to do with it. In croÐS-eaxmination by MJ. -Isaacs, the witness said he did not think there was anything discreditable or disreputable in Sievier asking for the CZ,OW- from Solly Joel on the security of the 5,000 Winning Post" shares. So far as Solly Joel was concerned, witness saw nothing objectionable in the matter. When he saw Mr. J. B. Joel on the matter the latter said he should want a receipt and a letter saying that Sievier would not write abc/ut him in the Winning Post" in the future. When you said that to Sievier, did he say, "Certainly not; I have no transactions with Joel" ?-Yft!. Did you say at the interview you bad with J. B. Joel that Sievier was a sooundrel.; —No. That he was a villainous scoundrel?—Cer- tainly not. Or that you were afraid of him?—Certainly not. And that that is why you bad done it?— Absolutely false; I never was afraid of any ma.n in my life. (Laughter.) There is no foundatiou for any such state- ment, and you could not have made such a statement?—Impossible. Had you any information when this was going on that a trap was being laid for Mr. Bievier?—I suspected something later. At the second interview I had at Mr. Joel's house in Groe.venor-squa.re I thought they were laying a trap there, and I told M i is what was taking place. At the interview with Joel I tried to convey to Mills to be very careful. I told him the conversation I had had with Joel. and thAt I did not like it, that I thought it was a dirty business; and that I would not have anything more to do with it. Mills said, "You are quite right; I will see to that." I said, "Be very careful. Oharlie; you are not dealing with Solly." The "dirty business" you were referring to was the laying of the trap?—Yes, principally. I manmrf. that I knew Solly better than J. B. JoeL Tha. result wa« tba4 MiJ3a went into the? business warned of what was going to happen?-In the words I have told yon. An official from the British Museum then produced the copy of the "Police Gazette" which contained a portrait of Mr. Jrel. At the luncheon interval, Sievier was released from custody, and upon leaving the court and on returning to it he was the recipient a- demonstrations on the part of the crowd that remained outside the court. I MILLS, JOEL, AND SIEVIER. Charles Anthony Mills, of Wimbledon Com- mon. a turf commissioner and professional backer of horses, was then called. In exami- nation by Mr. Gill, Mr. Mills related his interviews with Bendon, Sievier, an-d Joel regarding the money which was eventually paid by Joel to the aècuæd. Bendon, he &aid, told him to tell Mr. Joel that he wanted to borrow £ 2,000 on the security of sh&r in the "Winning Poet." Witness explained that he communV^ated with Joel on the subject, and Joel replied-This business has upset me very much, and my wife is very ill. I want you to do your best to see Sievier to stop it for as little As you possibly can. If you do this you will be doing me a great favour, and I shall always be grateful." That had reference, witness said, to the articles which had appeared in the "Winning Post" about Joel. Witness saw Sievier, and as the result told Joel that Sievier would not accept one shilling less than £ 5,flC0. which Joel said was ridiculous. Joel was told by witness that if he did not find the money there would be some "hot stuff" in the next week's issue, including Joel between two murderers and a type-written copy of the warrant for his arrest in South Africa. As the outcome of further negotiations Joel eventually gave the a letter was left in the hands of Mills by Sievier, saying: "You ca.n assure Joel I have completed my remarks reg-arding him. I shall not molest him again." The cheque for E5,000 was made out to witness, who received £ 6C0 out of it, which Sievier ovred to him. Neither at this nor I at any time had witness any knowledge that the ma.tter was in the hands of the police. Subsequently he gave the letter over to the police. ) £ 5,000 WAS MENTIONED." In cross-examination by Mr. Isaacs, Mr. Mills said he occasionally backed horses for Mr. Joel, but he was not under any other obligation to him. You like to sta.nd well with the Joels ?—And I everybody else I do business for. Did you think you were taking part in anything discreditable or dishonourable in any of th8e negotiations?—I had not the slightest idea. If I had I would not have moved a step. Did Mr. Bendon say anything to you which led you to believe that a trap was being laid by Mr. Joel to catoh Mr. Sievier?—No, nor anything about it being a discreditable business, otherwise I should not have touched it. Did not Bendon tell you he was giving it up because it was too dirty for him?—No. He told me to be careful, because I was not dealing with Mr. Solly Joel, but I don't know that there was anything particularly that I was to be careful about. I think, probably, Bendon did think Joel was going to do a dirty business, but it left no impression upon me, because I knew he was prejudiced against Jack Joel. Did you tell Mr. Sievier that Mr. Joel had sent for you, and that Mr. Joel would look upo-n it as a very great favour if he would settle the matter?- Yet;, and he was perfectly agreeable. He said he would do it for £ 5,000. What I am Suggesting to you is that when you told Sievier you wanted tó see him, and that Jack Joel wanted him to keep his name out of the paper, Sievier said, If you ask me to do it I will do so," and that no sum was mentioned?—What I say js that L5,000 was mentioned. I do not think Sievier said it was not a question of money. Did not Sievier say that keeping the name of Joel out of the newspaper was not a question of money?—He may have said so. Further cross-examined by Mr. Isaacs, wit- ness said he did not remember saying at the police-court that possibly he told Sievier to let him have the letter which accused afterwards wrote, in order that he (witness) could show Joel his influence over Sievier. He did not say that. Witness informed Sievier that Joel had told him that Mr. Leopold de Rothschild was anxious fat these articles in the "Winning Post" should cease. He stated this to Sievier, because he believed it would have influence with him. The witness was still under cross-examination when the court adjourned till to-day. As Sievier left the oourt-house he was again accorded an ovation by a crowd of his sympathisers outside.

LADY CRIPPLED FOR LIFE. —— ♦ SERIOUS TRAP ACCIDENT AT PONTYPRIDD. HEAVY DAMAGES AWARDED AT THE ASSIZES. At Glamorgan Assizes on Monday (before Lord Ooleridge) Mrs. Mary Jane Daviee, of Monthermer-road, Cat. hays, Cardiff, sued James Thomas, of Pontypridd, for damages in respect of personal injuries. Mr. B. Francis-Williams, K.C., and Mr. John Sankey (instructed by Messrs. Geo. Da.vid and Evans) a,ppeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Abel Thomas, K.C., and Mr. St. John Francis- Williams (instructed by Mr. Harold Lloyd, of Ca.rdiff) defended. Defendant denied that he or his servants had been guilty of negligence, and alleged contributory neylitenoe. Mr. Sankey in opening said that Mrs. Davies was driving in a dog-cart between Treforeat and Pontypridd. They were passing a brewers' lorry, when they noticed a tele- graph pole projecting about two feet, and the driver in his efforts to avoid the post mis- calculated and swerved to the wrong side of the road, with the result that the trap, coming up on its proper side, was jammed by the lorry against the wall of a. cottage. Mrs. Davies was thrown out, and sustained such terrible injuries that she would be a cripple for life. Lewis Phillips, marine engineer, Newport, driver of the dog-oart, stated the circum- stances of the aocident. and, in reply to questions, said he was an experienced driver. He was going at a paoe of between six and seven miles an hour and the IÓTry four or five miles. Mr. St. John Francis-Williams: You came up from oehind and tried to pass when there was no room?—No. Mrs. Phillips, wife of the last witness, said she was thrown out, and luckily escaped with a scratch on the side. She saw Mrs. Davies lying under the front wheel of the lorry. lb The plaintiff, Mrs. Mary Jane Davies, wife of the cashier at the Oardiff offioe of the Great Western Colliery Company, deposed that ixs a result of the aooident she had bustained the lose of £180 in expenses. Dr. W. G. Williams, Cardiff, gave medical evidence. The oas4 for the defence, as explained by Mr. St. John Francds-Williams and the wit- nesses he called, was that Phillips tried to pass between the motor and the wall, and if he had driven slowly he might have suc- ceeded, but, as it was, at his pace of between eight and ten miles an hour, the cart ran into the lorry. That the trap was pinned against the wall was strenuously denied. The jury retired to consider, and returned with a verdict for plaintiff with L750 inclu- sive. NO LIABILITY. The case of the Foxhole Colliery Com- pany v. the Daw, Oar, and General Insurance Company was resumed. This was the case tried on Saturday in which intricate points of law were raised before Lord Coleridge and a special jury; and his lordship on Monday gave his decision thereon. The question was whether the plaintiffs were entitled to be indemnified under the Workmen's Compensation Act in respect of an accident. His Lordship found that defendants had incurred no liabiiity, and he ga-ve judgment in their favour. INTERESTING COMMISSION CLAIM. William Thomas Morgan, auctioneer, Aber- dere, sued Richard Evans, of Oaehowdl Farm, Penderyn, Brecknock, and others, for £ 124 12s. Id., commission and disbursements payable by defendants upon the sale of three farms. Mr. Abel Thomaa, K.C., M.P., and Mr. John Sankey appeared for plaintiff; Mr. Ivor Boweu defended. The point in dispute was the apportion- ment of the commission on the sale. Mr. Abel Tnomas said it was the custom that the purchaser and the vendor should each pay V4 per cent. for the solicitor and li per cent. for the auctioneer. The auctioneer got in this way 24 per cent. and out-of- pocket expenses. Defendants said their soli- citor went to see plaintiff, and arranged with .him that )ie should be paid 1 per cent., and Mr. Abel Thomas said in that oeuse they were in the happy position that they got from the purchasers 11 per cent, for the auc- tioneer, and either their solicitor or them- selves pocketed a quarter and paid nothing for what was done for them, with the excep- tion of the 1 per cent. which was got out of the other side. Mr. Ivor Bo wen, for the defence, said the arrangement was that plaintiff was to receive 1 per oent, from the vendor. If he wanted anything from the purchaser it waa still open to him to claim it, but so far as the vendors were concerned, all that they had to pay him was the 1 per cent:1 Plainstdff was called, and gave evidence, and the caae was adjourned until to.ë;v (Tues- ldar). T

I "11 Wives Living," I WIDOW'S WEDDING DAY CHEQUE AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY Wholesale Charges of Theft At Hnddersfield on Monday the hearing was resumed in the extraordinary bigamy and larceny case, in which James Walker, described as confectioner and doctor, of Bristol, who has been identified as Samuel Charles Joseph Woodward, solicitor's clerk, of Derby, is charged on five counts with bigamy, and is alleged to have eleven wives living, and a!so on various charges *of forgery, false pretences, felony, and larceny. Prisoner already stands provisionally com- mitted to take his trial at the assizes for having, it is alleged, committed bigamy with women at Newcastle-on-Tyne, Lancaster, Huddersfield, Gloucester, and Bristol; also with uttering a forged mortgage det€ at Carlisle, forging the handwriting of a Ins- tating witness to the said mortgage deed at Carlisle, and with feloniously receiving £ 100 by means of the eam-e forged mortgage deed at Carlisle. The charge preferred against the prisoner la&t week of stealing £100 from Frances Day, a widow, .whom he married at Gloucester, was altered to false pretences, and on Monday evidence in this case was finished; and depositions were aleo talsen • on the further charges of stealing 1,5,3, the joint moneys of Fanny Henderson Davis with whom the prisoner, it is alleged, went through a form of marriage at Huddereftekl, and Minnie Davis, her sister, and of steal- ing 945, the moneys of Fanny Henderson Davis. Mr. James Sykes appeared for the Public Prosecutor, and Mr. J. H. Turner defended. The oourt was aga-in crowded. The part heard caee of obtaining1 L100 from Frances Day was first proceeded with, the charge being altered to larceny by bailee. I A LODGING-HOUSE WIDOW. Mrs. Day, whom the prisoner married under the name Arthur John Ford, said the latter urged her to raise the money on her interest in property. At the prisoner's request she endorsed the cheque, and on the way back from the wedding ceremony the prisoner got out of the cab and cashed the cheque, and promised to transfer the money to the bank in Los Angeles for her, but had Dot done so. They left the day following the wedding day for Southampton, where they took apartments. He sent her to a shop and promised to meet her outside. He was not there when she came out. She did not see prisoner again. On examining her portmanteau she misled her gold watch and ohadii and the locket prisoner had given to her. Witness took out a warrant for the pri- soner's arrest for stealing £100 worth of jewellery and other articles. Before the marriage prisoner had put all her silver plate in a deal box which he bought and Sent it to Southampton, and she never saw it again. The witness, in cross-examination, said that previous to marrying she had been a widow for about 28 yea.rs. During her widowhood she had kept a lodging-house, and for the last two years f_he had been unfortunate. The prisoner did not advise witness to borrow money on her property in order to pay a nephew who was • pressing her for money she owed him. The ougrestion was made after she had promised to marry him, and she had not paid any of the money to her nephew. Mr. Turner: Did you borrow money from the prisoner? Witness: No, indeed, I did not—not a far. thing. Did you sell him your silver plate and glass ?—No, I never sold him anything at all. I sold my furniture to please him for £25. and I ought to have got E75 for it. Mr. Turner: Did you give him £ 50?—No; he took the whole lot except Vo out of the £ 140 he got by caching my cheque. Deteotive-inspectors Broadbeot, of Huddere- field, and Tanner, of Bristol, proved arrest- ing the prisoner at 129, Bath-road, Bristol, on June 15. The latter witness also deposed to reoeiving from a Mies Blandford the gold watch mentioned by Mrs. Day, and on seareii- ing the house on July 13 found the silver plate, which was the property of Mrs. Day. Miss Lily Theresa Blandford said she married the prisoner on April 2 this year. Prisoner ha4 told witness he had collected the silver plate, and some had belonged to his mother. Prisoner pleaded not gililty, and was oom. mitted to the next assizes. PJRisONEE ARiiriSTED AT BRISTOL. In the oases of larceny a.t Huddersfleld evidence has already been given as to the passage of some of the money through the bank at Skipton. Detective-inspector Broadbent, of Huddere- field, said that when he arrested the prisoner at Bristol and charged him with stealing the moneys mentioned in the charge the prisoner replied," It. is a delation; you are. under a delusion; it is all a. mistake." Witness', on searohing prisoner, found twelve P,5 notes vèn Clo notes, LZO in gold, and a number of postage stamps. In prisoner's box wao found a book containing an entry of pri- soner's marriage at Huddersfield; also were found a Masonic* bag, containing bottles of drugs and a cigajette case oonrtaining a packet labelled Poison." Witness received subsequently from Mies Da,vis a. packet, in which were found bottles of drugs and medical books. Mr. Turner Ha/ve you. mode inquiries as to thjg man's qualifications as a medical man? Witnesp: No. I have not. Mr. Turner: Do you know he holds a diploma as a Doctor of Medicine, and that he is fully qualified as a dootor in the Dominion of Canada?—I do not. The next witness was Detective-inspeefcor Tanner, of Bristol, who stated that it was in tracing a bank note stolen from Hu/ddersfield that he came across the prisoner at Bristol. He sent a description and copy of the pri- soner's handwriting to Huddersfield. Some days later Detective Broadbent and Miss Davis arrived, and identified the prisoner. Miss Davis, in her evidence, said when she married the prisoner they went to London and Torquay for the honeymoon. Witness had sold fome furniture belonging- to witness and her sister at Skipton. On returning to Huddersfield she put money, amounting to L95, in a drawer in the bedroom. Subee- quemtly she missed the money and the purse. She had given the prisoner the key to take care of. The prisoner had denied any know- ledge of the missing notes, but purported to write to the banks to stop the ceehing of notes. When witness suggested calling in the police prisoner said it would spoil aill the arrangements for oansfcimning the honeymoon in Edinburgh, and believing his supposed pre- cautions sufficient she accompanied him to Edinburgh, where he deserted her on the pre- tence of having a Turkish bath. She traced prisoner to HuH, and was later deserted again at Liverpool, where they had gone for the boat for New York. The prisoner was committed for trial at the next Leeds Assises on all charges. An application for the return of certain money found on the accused to be need in his defence was refused.

I FOOTBALLER OVERBOARD 1 I Exciting Incident: British Rugby Team's Departure AUCKLAND, July 27. At a fareweil banquet given here on Satur- day evening in honour of the British Ru-gby football team MT. G. H. Harnett, the manager, replying to the toast of the health of the team, and speaking as the mouthpiece of the English and Welsh. Rugby Unions, warned the New Zealand authcritiee against professionalism, which, he stated, had in England sent cycling, sculling, and other sports to the wall. The departure of the British team from Auckland for Sydney to-day was marked by an exciting incident. As the steamer. was leaving P. J. Down, the Somerset forward, fell overboard, and, being encumbered with a. bOOJVY ovecrcoat, was in considerable danger of being drowned. GiHett and Francis, of the New Zealaind team, however, promptly ddved into the water and rescued him. He was in a very exhausted condition, but waa able to sail with the rest of the team.—Press Association Foreign Special. Record of the Tour I Of the matches ployed during the tour in New Zealand, exclusive of the ganne aaainat the Ma?ns( at Kotorua, in which th? vuMtors were suooessful by 24 pointe to ?, the British team have won nine, lost e?'cn, and drawn one, their to -W of points betas IU against ? im.-Ileuter. Cardiff Old Boys' League I A farther meeting of the Cardiff 014. Bon' Football League was hold at the Cardiff Y.MC.A--b-aildinp on Monday evening, Dr. J. J. Buist ppe?ded, &n4 was ompported by Messm. John Davies, W. Standfarth, W, J, Old, A. H. Williams, J. S. Taylor, R. John. S. Auckland, and oulern interested in the move- ment, which aims at oabaMieMrte a property. organised league of clubs whose playinc members will be between fourteen and seven- teen years of age. This will bridge the gulf now existing between Junior and senior foot- ball, and will enable boys after leaving school to play for one of the clubs affiliated to the tea?ue, ?Moh has been promised th« support of the W?Mi Union .f the Ovttitr c:OJcb,.

I. All-Night Sitting I I PARLIAMENT BREAKS UP AT 4.0 A.M. I Early this morning in Parliament the Labour party, as represented by Mr. Maodd, attempted to get the Unemployed Act of 1905 removed from the Expiring Lews Continuance Bill on the ground that it did not dea^ thoroughly with the problem, and had. in fact, broken down. The suggestion met with no sympathy from Mr. Burns, who pointed out that if the Act were dropped the XZW,OW voted under it moist go, and that if the Act disappeared the Government wcrtrld not feel justified in con- tinuin.g the grant. i The motion found a warm supporter in Mr. Keir Hardie, who oond-emn-ed the Act. In his? vie-w it created false hopes, and raised expectations which its machinery could not realise. Mr. John Ward was opposed to the Act being got rid of until a better measure was introduced. It was then reported by Mr. Macdonald that he would go no further, and, wishing to withdraw his mot-ion, it was at once agreed to, At 3.30 it was moved that the Naval Mar- riages Bill should be taken in Committee. Daylight wa-s beginning to stream in through the windows when Mr. Carlile and Lord ] W ateon Rutherford showed some anxiety for information. They were informed by Dr. Maensamara, Secretary of; the Admiralty, that the measure was recommended two years a.go by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Committee laughed, and soon after passed the third reading. Next came the Agricultural Holdings Bill, which was said to be a oonsolidation measure. It oonta,in.ed 51 clauses. A few small amendments were inserted, and it was reported to the House. A resolution authorising Navy and Army expenditure for the year 1506-7 complete^ the list of subjects. The Government had made up their minds to finish at the sitting, mem- bers going h6me in broad daylight at three minutes paat four.

A DANGEROUS LARK Edmund Heal, of Birkenhead, was charged a.t Leeds yesterday with intent to endanger persons on the railway. Mr. J. T. Turner, for the Midland Railway Company, stated that the line between Aruiley and Kirk-stall was at present in the hands of the con- tractors for wedening purposes. On Saturday two locomotives were locked up securely. On Sunday morning, however, an en-gine- driver ifouiucl one of the engines missing. The prisoner had the engine under steam, madly careering up and down to amuse him- eelf. He succeeded in knocking two trucks over. Prisoner was remamded.

GUARDIANS' WARM DEBATE | There was a stormy meeting of Spalding Guardians yesterday, arising out of the resignation of oce of the lady members, in conaaquoiice of offensive remarks in the Board room. The chairman declared he had done his .b&st to stop vulgarities in the Board room, aaid described as untrue statements made to the contrary. After a hea.ted debate the matter dropped, Mrs. Furrow, the lady Guardian, writing that she would give her final decision as to re>signa<fcion later. Q

CHANGING HUSBANDS I In the annual report on the Northern Territories of the Gold Cost, published yes- terday, it ie stated that the absence of any etriot laws with regard to matrimony is the prolific cause of troubde. The constancy with -which a woman changes her husbands would be humonoue were it not for the trouble it gives," says the report. "Up to a certain age they are always changing, leading to consta/nt fights between the last and the new husband, which are often taken up by the respective villages of the two men."

WAGONETTE OVERTURNED I At Broadbottom, neftr Manchester, on Monday a wagonette containing a party of holiday-makers, chiefly women, from Bridg- vratoorr-street Mission, Manchester, overturned owing to the brakes failing and the horses taking fright on a, steep road. Sixteen of the occupants were thrown out, and all were injured, the most seriously being the driver, James Fathing, and Sarah Ann Chapman, of Church-street, Manchester.

SCHOOL HAT DISPUTE I The two' twin boys and two girls of a gardener at Dartmouth, named Boon, have been refused admission to the Stete School in consequence of being hatlesa. Mr. Boon declined to allow his children to wear hats or caps. Whiile the dispute between him and the headmaster remains unsettled the chil- dren are kept at. home. Either the. echool managers or, failing them. the Devon Educa- tion Authority will ha.Te to settle the matter.

PENKNIFE TRACHEOTOMY I While going his rounds in a Now York hospital. Dr. Bernard Rosen; house surgeon, saw a. patient lying on his oot apparently choking to death. The man's condition was so critical, and time so valuable, that Dr. Rosen whipped out his penknife, and with it performed the operation of tracheotomy. After the incdslon had been made in bis windpipe, the patient breathed easier, and wall recover:

I WELSH WATER POLO MATCH I The Welsh Amateur Swimming Association  have selected the f?Uowimg tean. for the trial for the international match against Scotland, the only one to be held this vear:— "A" Te&tn: Goal, Hamblin (Cardiff; backs, Moore (Newport), W. Unsworth (Swansea), and H. J. Herbert (Newport); forwards, Paolo Radmikmc (Cardiff and Weston), Chris. Jones (Penarth), and D. J. Morris (Swansea). B" Team.-oozi, W. Jones (Swansea Police); backs, G. Sheridan (Cardiff), C. Davies (Newport), and F. S. Munn (Cardiff); forwards, A. G. Oliver (Cardiff), C. Baddeley (Newport), and A. Sheridan (Cardiff).

SPORTS AND HORSE SHOW I The annual sports &ud horse show in oon-I nection with Cwm a.nd WamnHwyd Chamber I of Tra?e ww* hdd on Monday, before a large •number of SDectatore. Chief results:- 100 Yards Plat Handicap «)pen).-1st,. S. Clark, Waunllwyd C.C.; Znd, T. H. Bellman, Beaufort; 3rd, W. Dunn, Ebbw Vale. 440 Yards Plat Handicap A. T. 6elvey, St. John's G.C.; 2nd. It. 1.. Bichards, Blaen&v.on. Alpine Climb (Op-).-Iet T. Arthurs, Aber- beog; Znd, J. Coombes, Owm. Fire Brigade Competition (Oven).-list, Bryn- mawr A (time, 39 3-5sec.); 2nd, Ebbw VaJe A (time, 41 2-6see.). Horse, suitable for underground work (Open).-Ist. J. Davies, Maesycwmmer, "Mjabou"; 2nd, T. Nicholas. Aberbeeg, Bri i-lftt* Mare or Gelding, to be driven or ridden \'()pen).-lst and 2nd, T. Jerman, Merthyr. Ambulance Competition (Open).—let. Waun- llwyd No. 1 (car>tain, E. Taylor); 2nd, Marine Colliery (captain, J. Williams).

OLYMPIC YACHTING I The international yacht races at Ryde on Monday, in connection with the Olympic Gamee, demonstrated the superiority of British yachts in light weather. In the race for eight metre yachts, Cobweb (Great Bri- tain) won, goreas (Great Britain) being eeoond, and Pram third. in the race for seven metre yachts. Heroine (Great Britain) sailed over. In the race for six metre yaohits Dormy (Great Britain) was an easy winner, edbinai (Great Britain) being eeoond.

ROWING I The annual race for Doggett's coat &nd badge was decided on the Thames on Mon- day, the course being from London Bridge to Chelsea. James Graham, of Erith, was the winner; G. T. Jeffries, also of Erith, who was second, being bea-ten by four lengths. A. G. W. Curtis, of Bermondsey, was third. An aocident occurred during the raoe, Isley, of Liioehouse, when suffering from cramp, had his boat overturned by the wash of a tug. Happily, be was rescued.

THREE MEN KILLED | Lloyd's Madeira agent telegraphs that the German attea.mer Anrtoxiina, from Hamburg fbr Baira, has anived with the lose of three of her crew. The niain steanxpipe burst. Bepairs are proceeding. The vessel sails to-day.

IRONWORKERS' WAGES At Middlesbrough on Monday a reduction I under the tdidinsr-ecale arrangement was announced of 3d. per ton on puddling, and 1 25 per cent, on all other forge and mxM, WBCCBk

2 O'clock in the Morning] CARDIFF MEN'S ADVENTURE INj LONDON _i Bernard Watson Ein?. 55, a MIiéitor,of I Stanwell-road, Penarth, and John Nixon Gray, 32. independent, of Brook-street Car-? diff, were charged before Mr. Marsha at Bow-street on Monday with being drunk and disorderly. Polioe-sergeant 43 E. stated that at two o'clock in the morning he found the accused in the Strand having an altercation with a cabman. They were both drunk, and refused to pay the cab fare. A crowd of about 100 people gathered round, and witness was compelled to take the prisoners into custody. The ca.bman w&s oalled, and said that he drove the aocused from Cadegan-gardens to Villiere-street, Ohari-ng Cross. His legal fare for the journey was Is. The prisoners now expressed their sorrow for wha.t occurred, and the magistrate fined them each 5s. He expressed the opinion that the Cabman ought to be paid 5s. for his loss of time in attending the police station and oourt. Mr. King: I will settle with the cabman. I shall be pleased to give him a sovereign.

EMPIRE DAY. ANNIVERSARY AND THE UNION JACK. House of Commons on Monday by Mr. ASHLEY (U., Blackpool) whether, in view of the fact that the King's regulations provide that the Union Jack should be flown at cer- tain military stations on anniversaries and other occasions, he would direct that Empire Day should be observed as an anniversary both at home and abroad. Mr. HALDANE: I hare nothing to add to the reply given to the House on previous occasions. (> OA;riirn CRAIG (V., Down, E.): Wt object have the Cabinet in smothering up Empire Day, seeing that it is the generaJ desire of the United Kingdom to celebrate it? (Minis- terial laughter.) Mr. S. MACNEILL iX., Donegal, S.): Will the right hon. gentleman explain what Empire Day means? (Renewed laughter.) THE ARREST OF MR. LUXEMBURG. Captain CRAIG (D., Down, E.) a&ked the Foreign Secretary whether he could state the result of his demand to the Russian Government for compensation to Mr. Luxen- burg for wrongful arrest and imprisonment. Mr. J, A. PEASE (for the Foreign Sec- retary) said Mr. Luxenburg was arrested by mistake. There was nothing in interniational law on which his Majesty's Government could found a claim for com- pensation as a right, nor was it the practice of this country to admit a claim where a m had been arrested by mistake, imprisoned, and after- wards released, though compensation was sometimes given as an act of grace. In the present instance, having regard to the suffer- ing' Mr. Luxemburg had undergone, the Foreign Secretary was submitting the whole of the circumstances to the Russian Govern- millt with a request that some compensation should be given. AUTOMATIC COUPLINGS. In reply to Mr. Maddison (Lab., Burnley) Mr. CHURCHILL (President of the Board of Trade) said that, although during the eight years after the compulsory adoption of auto- matic railway couplings in the United States there was a. decrease of 80 per cent, in coupling accidents, there had since been a recrudesoence of accidents, which showed that automatic couplings were not an abso- lute safecaurd.. NAVAL OFFICERS AND THE PRESS. Mr. M'KBNNA (PSrst Lord of the Admiralty), in reply to Mr. Bellairs (R., Lynn Regis), aaid the exist-img rule, as laid down in circular letter of tihe Zipt of Novem- ber last, was that all persons belonging to the fleet were forbidden to write for publication or to p?uMisb or cause to be published, either directly or indirewy, any matter or information relating to the na?al service unless the permission of the Adniiralty had been first obtained. An officer on half-pay or on the retired list would be free to act, Should be so elect, without formal reference to the Admiralty, subject to the paramount interests of the nan-al service. Art otnoot on full pay or serving under the Admiralty on Sialary would, as a matter of discipline, a,pply to the Admiralty for sanction of his proposed proceedings.

CHURCH COMMISSION. ——-— — ANOTHER LONDON SITTING THIS AFTERNOON. The Welsh Church Commission will hold a sitting this (Tuesday) afternoon. It will be remembered that the Commission adjourned several weeks ago, After baring completed the official evidence. To all intents and purposes, that is still the case, ard the Com- mission will now commence the last stage of its proceedings. It is possible, of oourse, that when they review the evidence already given, and now being summarised and tabu- lated by the secretary and assistant secre- taries, they may find it necessary to call one or two additional witnesses, but this is one of the subjects that to-day's sitting will con- sider. It is understood that the chairman has already proceeded to a considerable extent with the draft report. This also, how- ever, is a matter upon which the Commis- sion as a whole must consider and decide, but it may be taken for granted that the right hon. chair-mam has done everything in his power up to the present to press the matter forward as much as possible, so that no time shall be lost in concluding the work of the Commission and to present a, report.

THE THAMES STEAMERS. THE PURCHASE NEGOTIATIONS I DEFERRED. The negotiations for the purchase of the London County Council steamboats on the River Thames, which have been carried on for some time past by Messrs. Einstein and Liebmann with the Loudon County Council Committee, have been adjo-urned over the summer recess. There were several difficul- ties in the way of arranging a. prompt settle- ment, one of them being the1 uncertainty as to the piers under the mew Port of London Bill, which it is hoped in London will soon booorne an Act. Then there will be a diffi- oulty to get officers and crews for the boaita in anything like reasonable time, having regard to the period of the season, and also it will be necessary to obtain certain sanc- tions from the Board of Trade before the boats could be aet running. The practical impossibility of arranging these matters in the few days at the dis- posal of the parties to the negotiations will be seelll from the fact that the London County Council adjourn ror the summer vacation to- day (Tuesday).. It is hoped, however, that when the recess is over negotiations will be oontinued and brought to a satisfactory con- clusion.

REMARKABLE CURE OF A MENTAL CASE. A SPEEDY RECOVERY AT THE CARDIFF HOSPITAL. A. remarkably speedy cure is to.be credited to the medical staff of the Cardiff Mental Hospital. Dr. Goodall, the superintendent, declined to discuss the matter at all-bd W-84! too modest even to mention it at the last meeting of his oommittee-Jtrat the chairman, Councillor Morgan Thomas, was not so un- communicative. When oft reporter saw him Mr. Tbom-ae thought the facts oug-ht cer- tainly to be made known, in order that the people of Cardiff might know how well equipped their hospital is to deal with all kinds of mental cases, and how truly it acts up to its title of mental hospital. He, there- fore, consented to make the following state- ment Yes, it is perfectly true. It appears that a patient was brought from the Leicester Asylum suffering liom hysterical paralysis and melancholia. She had been b<-dridden in the Leicester Asylum for five years and a half, and was brought to Whitchurch on an arasbulanoe, for she was quite unable to stand. Dr. Goodall, our medical superinten- dent, took the case in hand, and submitted the patient to a course of electric treat- ment. On the following day, to the surprise of everyone, she rose from her bed and clapped her hands for joy at the return of strength in her limbs. I understand that she is still progressing, and is now assisting in the laundry with the ironing. The doctor is, naturally, very pleased with the 086C, and is taking a very deet) interest in it, with a view to a complete cure. I understand tnat this woman was in Bridgend Asylum prior to going to Leicester, P*. Goodail is hoping that she will recover from the melan- cholia."

Butcher Hanged 4 EXECUTION AT MANCHESTER EXECUTION AT MANCHESTER Fred Ballin.gton (41), a buteheT, was hanged at Strange ways Gao), Manchester, this morning, for the murder of his wife in a- railway carriage at London-road Station, Maucheist'er, on May 25. Ba, who was of drunken habits, lived apart from his wife. When in a railway carriage he put his arms around her neek, remarking, We will have a kiss," and at the same time stabbed her in the throat with a knife. The deed was witnessed by several pas- sengers.

LYDNEY FLOWER SHOW Lydriey Flower Show was the best in the history of the Lydney Horticultural and Cottage Garden Society. Mr. Charles Bathurut. J.P., C.C. (president) opened the show, which was well patronised. There were ever 500 exhibits, and the judges had no easy task in making their award; owing to the general good quality and excellence of the entries. One lady, Mrs. Danters, The Tutnalls. Lydney, took ten prizes. Other prizes in the amateur and cottagers' sec- hons went to Police-inspector Seabright, Messrs. E. G. Smith, H. Carter, C. Goulding, H. Shellam, and Mr. Blower. The open classes were well patronised. The Lydney Brass Band played during the proceedings.

DROWNED IN A TUB A strange fatality happened to a ohilda,t Talywain yesterday. Willie Cleaves, aged eighteen months, was playing near hiL, home, when he fel into a tub of water provided for ducks, and was drowned in the presence of his sister. Deceased's father and two brothers returned from work just after the child was rescued, an were acutely dis- tressed. Efforts to artificially restore ani- mation were unavailing.

WRESTLER'S RETURN "I Fully 30,000 people assembled at Rull Railway station yesterday to welcome Cornelius O'Kelly, the winner of the fnal in the catoh jae-catch-can ama,teur wrestling championship at the Stadium. O'Kelly iB a member of the Hull City police force. On his arrival he was carried shoulder high to a fire tender, on which a dais, draped with Undou Jacks, had been built for him. Headed by. the police band, playing "See the conquering hero comes, he wa-s escorted through the crowded streets amidst tumultuous cheering to the sub-station to which he is attached.

= OVEN AS A ROOM Remarkable evidence was given at Hanley yesterday in a, case in which the New Hall Pottery Compxny was charged with failing to maintain a reasonable temperatu-re in a workroom. Two factory inspectors stated that on May 30 men were drawing ware from an oven recently fired, in a tem-perature of 167deg. The magistrate^!} eld that an oven was a rootm within the meaning of the Act, but agreed to st.a.te a. case on the point. He imposed a fin-e of 50s. amd costs.

CHARGED WITH PERJURY Police-constables Thomas Edwards and Jamas Butler wero charged at Guildford yesterday with having committed perjury while giving evidence against the chauffeur to Sir Archibald ^lacdonald. It was stated that both men swore that Edwards jumped into the roadway 50 yards in front of the car and signalled the chauffeur to stop, but the prosecution alleged that the constable stepped into the roadway after *the car had passed and did not signal. The case was adjourned.

MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING CASE Per re de Zubruloff, a wealtby Russian, of j Torquay, was charged at Torquay yesterday with shooting at Dr. Hamilton Curnnii-ar-, of Torquay, with intent to murder him, oil Sunday morning. Dr. Cumming was unable to attend, and accused was remanded for a week to Eretef Gaol. It is stated that accused bad a great fear of Nihilisits. and that on arriving in Torquay two years ago he en,gos,ged a n ex-Metropolitan policeman as his bodyguard. Dr. Gumming, who was attending the accused's child, is a very popular local practitioner, and no reason, can be assigned for the alleged attack made upon him.

OPOSSUM AMONG BANANAS There was a art-range anima.1 on view yester- day in the, Sneinton Wholesale Fruit Market, ■Nottingham, in the shape of an opossum, which had been found in a, bunch of bananas consigned from Jamaica to that town. It is evidently only a few months old. Its body measures about four inches and its tail ii3 just double that length. It has been decided to hand over the stranger to the Nottingham Univemvity College amthorities.

PAINTER'S PETTY REVENGE j Henry Hepwood, painter, hailing from Man- chester, and recently engaged on some work at Cymmer by Henry Lapthorn, was brought up at Aberavon on Monday, charged with doing wilful damage to some bouses belong- ing to Lewis M. Jones, in Cymmer-road, Cymmer. Mr. lesris M. Thomas, for prosecutor, £ aid that prisoner was employed by prosecutor to paint some houses, and after doing so went and smudged the whole of the wood over with black paint, doing damage to the amount of E7. This amount, however, com- plainant reduced to under C5 so that the bench could deal with it. Police-constable Richards said that when he arrested prisoner he said, I did do it. He (alluding to prosecutor) is a. bad man." Defendant said he had been misled by prose- cutor in regard to the quantity and price of the work. Defendant was fined 20s. and costs, and ordered, to pay the JE5 damage, or one month's imprisonment.

HOME-WORKERS I The Select Committee on Home Work in a report issued on Monday state that it t" desirable that there should be legislation regarding the rastes ol payment made to home workers employed in the production or preparation of articles for saLe by other persons. Such legislation should at first be tentative and experimental, and be limited in its scope. The Home Secretary should be empowered to establish wages boards for any of these tradee. These boards should be established to fix a minimum time and piece ratee of payment, and it should be an offence to pay or offer lower rates of payment th&n the imiTHroum rates fixed by the board. Home workers should be required to register their names with the local authority, and the keeping of accurate out workers' li* tc, by employers should be strictly enforced. Further, it should be IIln offence to employ any home worker unless the worker produce a certificate of registration. The Committee also consider it desirable t.11a..t the full protection of the Truck Act should be secured to home workers.

BRUTAL REAL!8M A smart sentence was passed on Monday on the manager of a music-hall in Paris for producing indecent "turns." The court, in imposing a penalty of three months' impri- sonment. with, a fine of declared that the performance was devoid of artistic merit, was brutally realistic, and revoltingly obscene Two young women who appeared unrobed on the stage were each sentenced to fifteen days' imprisonment and a fine of L2. —Eeuter.

ITALIANS IN PANIC A telegram from Natalbany, Louisiana States that many of the Italians who encamped outside the, town, fearing an attack by the American inhabitants, have returned to their homes, and unless there it a recurrence of the trouble the troops which were despatched to the town will probably be withdrawn tfci £ week.—-Beater.

SURREY V. SUSSEX. Result Gf COTTe8ponding match last yew:—Surrey, ZZ'i Sussex, 43 and 90. Surrey won by an 4nnings aud ii 4 rur". SUSSEX. First inning-?. &oeond innings. Vine, lbw, b Cnm-ford. 1.:> C. B. Pry, c Strudwick, b Spring- .5ó Ktflick, b Marshal 65 Kanjitsiahji not out 136 R. Relf, b Marshal 17 A Reif, not out 19 Extras 20 Total (4 wickets) .345

NORTHANTS V. PHILADELPHIONS. I (No oorreepandijig match in 1903.) PH I L. A IWA AIR I A -NI S. First innings. Seoond innings. King, c Thompson, b Smith 0. ooù. b Smill 2 Adams, b :,mj:h 0 Lester, b V,elir 2. White, c Thompson, b Haw- him 41. Bohlen, b Sm?th 3,1 Graves, b Weils 0.?. .Morns. b Smith 20. :;D,\1!i:: I Jordan, not out 10 A. G. NayeH, !» WtKs Extras 8 Total im NORTHAMPOTNSHIRE. First innings. Second innings. Hayivard. b Hotdern 6. Seymour, ,.c:æ:h: ¡ Tbom,ron, b Hordern 32 Smith, st Jordan, b Ho-dern 23 Kingston, not out 20 PocJ. c Sayen, b Hordem. 12 Whitehead, b King 0. Eaft. not, out 4. Ea5x 20 :=: Total (6 wickets) .125.

LANCASHIRE V. ESSEX. BesuH of oorre&pondmg maioh not year:—I tnnrtliiw., 97 a-nd 201: Essex, 118 and 181 for six wickets-. Ecrzex won by four wickets. LAJTGASHIBE. First innings. Seaad txmtogm. A. F. Spooner. c Bead, b BuekOTihao: 35 A. Hartley, b Mead 52 .——— Tyldeeley, c Russeti, b Buck- frn.ha.m .29. Sharp, run out 6. Whitehead, c BUBBII, b Mead J M'Leod, c Bead, bM'Gaiey. 36 Dean, b Me&d 3. Makepeace, run out 34 Huddiegtom, b Buckenham. 5. W. Bre&riey, c M'Gahey, b Backenham 1. Blomiey. not out I. Ertiae 14 Total .222 ESSEX. First innings. Second inning* J. Dooglap, c and b Dean 13 Bnssell. ibw, b Brearley. 14. P. Perm, c Brearley, b Huddleston u. 17 .—— STGaiiey. c Bioniley, b Hudd'eston 6. J. Freeman, not out .10. Buckenham, not out 11 Extras. 2. Total (4 wickets) 72

GLOUCESTERSHIRE V. KENT. Result of corresponding match last yw:-Kmt, 115 and 135; Gloucestershire, 111 and 159 for three wickets. GlcuceetarshiTe won by seven trickete. GLO L: Ci^TEBSHlBE. First innings. Second Innings. GodssH. Ibw, b Blythe 6. Langdon. c Humphreys, b Fairservice 9. Ptokcrtng, c Wooiley, b Fair- service 4. Dipper, b Fairservice 1. Salter, b Fiiraervice 0. "U.. G. L. Je9H»p, b W'ingtone, c Seymour, b Fair- ssrrioe 4. Board, c Handinge, b Blythe.. 32 Dennett, c Dillon, b Fairser- vice 56 Parker, sit Hviish, b Blythe.. 0 Ford, not out 0 Ertrae 4 Total 156 KENT. First jnnings. Second tnninga. Seymour, c Langdon. b Parker 0. Haedingc, c Board, b Parker 0. C. B. Marsham, b Dennett.. 12 Eo W. Dillon, c Langdon, b Dennett 29 -k Day. c Board, b Parker.. 0 K. ? and b Parker 0 WooJley, c Sa?er. b Dennett ?  Humptireys, GodrtSl, b Pbrd 18 Huish, b Parker 16 Fairservice, not out 56 Bl)ot o<]t. 23 Enru 5 Total (9 wickets) .189

LEICESTERSHIRE V. NOTTS. Besult of corresponding nurtch last ymr:-Tefcsfter- shire. 154 and 68: Notts, 131 and fi6 for onewicket. Notts won by nine wickets. i E/±K5-n_LKJ! First illn mg*- tieoond innings. C. B. Wood, not out .131. Oapt. Foivke. b Clifton 4. 'Knight, c Jones, b J. Gunn.. 6 King, c Payloh, b Wass 23 .u. Wintahead. c 0»te«. b Clifton 8 Coe. c HaJlam. b Iiefflang«f.. 79 V. Crawford, c IretBOfcgef, b ?'iifton .11.?.?. .Ta: ó,;t; b ii.U&M Odell. not out. 21 Eitr&s la. Total (7 viGket?) .31t

HAMPSHIRE V. WORCESTERSHIRE. VTlf-CESTifBSHIRE. First innings. Seoond inninm Pftet>on, c Stone, b Bwley, b Badoock 106 Arnold. c Llewellyn, b M'Donell 58 H. Foster, c Hill, b BigflAil 29 W. B. Burns, st Stone, b Lle- wellyn 55 Hunt, c Johnsos, b M'DoMll 1. Ouffe. net 50 A. W. JPJlItC, c M'Donell, b » Llem*Ilyp 33 Burrcnr?. not out 33 Extras is Total (7 ^Tickets) 396

YORKSHIRE V. DEFTBVSHIRE. 1ALOt teeson tiie fflateh "1I¡r. abandon ec tarougn rain without a ball being bowled. .uJ!lAl).1i1> n.n» First innings. Seoond innings. L. Wright, c Hunter, bHirst 7. Needharc, c Wilson, b X- stead 8 L. Oliver, c Hunter, b New- ateed .26 Morton, c Ha.rdisty, b 1lajgh 4 Humphries, ibw, b Xewslead 15. Ifr-Eiekman, b Newstead. S. Sherwin, b Hirw Warren, lbw. b Newstead 1. Purdy, c Hardisty. b Haigh 5 Braoey. Ibw, b Newetead 8  -Be?t wick, not out Q Extfss 3 Total ilei T<UJ YORKSHIKE. "1 First innings. Second innings. Ttliodep,b Bmtw-ick Hardisty, c Humphries, b Bracey 28 Denton, not out 54 Wilkinson, not out 10 Extras. 1. Total (2 wickete) 98

CARMARTHENSHIRE V. DEVONSHIRE. I DEVONSHIRE. F. n. Carrow, b Howell 7 G. F. OTchaid, c Da-vias, b Bowell 2S :8. G. Cruwys, c LongcroK, b I)avies 6T. Light, c Davies, b Howell.. 25 J. F. Sheeley, c 3Bowen, b (See 54 W. F. etnrt, b Howell 1. Hawks worth, b Gee .1.> Deries, c Longcroft, b Howell 13 L. H. Crackwell, b Gee 0 L. lajuworth, run Aston, not out 2. Extras 12 Total .229 C ABMA3THEN SHIRE. First innings. Second innings. H. Hov.eU, c Hawksworth, b c Tamworth, b A¡; 5 Light. 1 Dr. Thomas, b Hawksworth— 3 c Sheeley, b Light 9 Davies, b Hawksworth 1 bLight. 4 Cliff Bowen, not out 2i e Cruwys, b Hawks- worth 15 i H. n. Roderick, at Da vies, b Hawksworth 3 0 E. F. Longcroft, bHawksworth 0 c Sturt, b Light.. 0 E. Gee, c Aston, b Hawksworth 0 c Cairoll. b Aston 29 Hubert John, b Hawksworth.. 0 st Davlee, b Light 0 D. H. Davfcs, c CTOWVS, b Hawksworth Ob Aston 24 A. Lewis, c and b Hawksworth 0 c Crockwell, b Light. 6 J. Dallas, c Hawksworth, b Aston. 0 not out 17 Extras 7 Extras 1 Total 42 TotaJ 106 ]

THE MARATHON RACE In a programme of great variety and into- rest at St-oil s Panopticon, Cardiff, this week the chief place is given -to the magnificent Biblical etory of Samson, shown on the bioscope. Anotfcer fine subject wae the great- Marath-on Race, which was full of life and animation, and gave those who had not the pleasure of witnessing in reality the great sirugrgle some idea of the performanoes of the world's greatest M-u- letes. A Nery funny subject was that, entitled "The Wonderful Soarf, full oil oomedy from start to finish. Of the saau. description was the CotomaJ fighting bu; battles over aguin, Waiting at the Churoh,' aad a "Gamble for a Woman." all of wihitih were extremely funny. Beauties' eyèS; showing the miwhape that befall young men turning in the street to look after ohiarmang women," raised many smiles. The determined krvens" and the irate father afforded a great deal of amusement. Mr. Bert Williams reaited on Monday evening ■with great dramatic force, and wae heartily applauded, a stirring military episode, entitled "The Battle of Graspan," a story of the late Transvaal War. The lines were written by Mr. Williams himself, and are full of telling points. Mr. Gwilym ailh itanig a pretty eong, entitled "When the j birds are sweetly singing in the treet." Mite 4WDD Stttart also contributed.

YESTERDAY'S LOXDOX BETTING, i riere was nome rainy rriss wager'ng OIl im Steward?' Cap. Foor Boy closing favourite from un. gaage, 15 to 2 being taken and aeked later about the favoorite, while Snngange had frnà8 at Tt; 100 to 15 bar two Ws were always obtainable both figur- ing on tfrsi mark. Temeraire. Elmearl. B:-Etderc-. and Mertutlo all '00;. well at their a noted rates. Derails STEWA- CUP. 13 to 2agstt Poor Boy. t and w 100 to 15 Swngwge, t atIÕ u 10 W 1 — Malheur, t ¡d o 10 to 1 — Wooney, t and 0 100 to 9 — Te.mire. t 100 to 9 Socthannan, t 100 to 8 Fhnotead. t U 7 = Master Ro:.m, t &nd o 100 to 6 Mereotio. t 100 to 6 Billidere, t 100 tó 6 — Portland Bay. t and o 20 to 1 — General Stossel. t

OFFICIAL SCRATCHING S. The "Sportemw" hae bean officially informed by meft Weafcherby of the following omtchinge;- GOODWOOD MEETIXG. Goodwood Ii!1t!1.gemen Stockweii, Queen Thura, Printer's Pie, Dandyprr,, Virginia Earle oolt. Prooosais, Gsllrvant, Soupie Sam. Tantomie Bell, Gut- ? round, Testeriing colt, The Welkin, Drusus, Hat Trick. Captain F-Ite, Chihuaiua, Blackmore Thick. King at Arms, Bestramo, Santo Strato. Satotme, King Chattains, Mesmer. Oberon, Head of the River. Gal Las, Starfmch, :wi>el Gun, Cochin China, Green Inake, Galvani, Bah-lngtas, Fidelio, Ada-lia. L«s- ciom filly, Tenentkm 1L oolt. Chough, and all Mr F Grettor.'s horses (exoept Orphah). Stewajde' Cup—Pedrito and Sophron (after 1.0 p. m on Saturday), Bellatrix (F't 9.0 m "Vionday). &nd J SaaleJ1 (at 'i' (m )åoY)' Bichmood Stakes—ExceOenza colt. Druce, Prestet Jack Mnwru, Moorcock, and Lucina coit. Gratwicke Sta;ke-Veedlecaae filly and Mimiague. Ham Stafcas—Abo?ne fity. Sussex Statee—Pitcioy oolt, Mitiague, and Passing By. Larant Stakes—Joytul Bird, Tac.rmina colt, and La La.. Bous Memorial—PenJono, St Isabella colt, Broad Bill. Aratts, aad Perfidy. Goodwood Cop—Queen's Advocate, AmershiLm, and Golden Measure. Prince of WaJes ? Stakes—Mountain Queen aod Oai- mere. Gordon Staker-Pemer and Buehcutter. Nassau Staaee—Qrin, Araminta, Carbide, Gorgonis. Bracelet, and Lautchiog Mirror. Moiaoombe Stakes—Druee, Moorcock, and Prince Chariton Handicap—Grecian Guile, Cherry Cap, and H1.ic. Singtoton Plate—Ooarii Haifa and Hillsprite. Chesterfield Cup—Passing By. West Dean Plate—Squint II. filly and Peter ftrlev. Craven Stokes—Royal Sreidi and My ram. Corinthian Piate—Muffin Boy. Goodwood engagements, July 29—OrchestreUe and Ifiifi BeDe colt. MISCELLANEOUS. All Knox and Sandstone. All bl:1shed handicaps—Fair Faith. (irmt WUfrod? Handicap, Ri?;n-T. Ginckell. Alemandm A?' ,t". -kl;#t?dra P&7-k-l)-j:?,ure. North Surrey Handicap, Sa-ndown-Laverise. All engagements this yea.Sandberg. Brighton Mr E Dresden's horses. All engagement* in England—Patrichrnie and Wing- flrid's Scott.

TOPPING and SPINDLAB, Turf Gammjsgtao Agents, FLUSHING, HOLLAJvD. The Oidaet-estaiiifhsd and Moet Extensive Firm of Turf Commission Agents in the World. Liverpool Cup, Goodwood Stewards' Cup, the 6t. Leger, Cesajewltch, and Cambridgeshire. Double and Treble Events. Ho Commission or Deduction whatever. Our Year Boat and Beady Beck oner," ocmt&ining Boies. Coda, &c., also "The Continental Sportsman," Free an recipt of pact-card containing applicant's addrosr. AU letter* to be addreend-TOPMNG and SPINDLEB, FLCSE- ivo. HOLLAJTD. Postage, 2jd.; Post-cards, Is. e52S5 I MTD-RHCHSTDDA ATHLETIC GEOUXDS, TOlSfYPANDY, BANK HOLIDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1906, GRAND PROFESSIONAL ATHLETIC SPORTS AND CARNIVAL, On the Beet Sight-eeeinc Grounds in Wales. Cycling (Jw.CX. Ruley, Footrunnrng. and Obstacle Base; Girls, Skipping Bace, Schoolboye' Flag Bace. and Tug-of-Wtr. Ornivai at 12.30; Sports at Two o'clock. The Hibernian Prize Band will play in U*rn:val and Sports. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4th, GRAND OLAY PIGEON SHOOTING CONTEST For 68 Shooters. Priree. £5, £2, £ L To Commence at One o'clock. Entry Forme and Other Information apply SECRE- TARY, Social and Athletic Club, Ton ypa.nd Y e5588 I' CARDIFF SCHOOL-BOYS 4 SCHOOL-GIRLS FIFTH ANNUAL RUGBY fcPOBTS, On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 29th, AT TWO P.M., In SOPHIA GARDENS FIELD. Admission, 6d. and Is. Tickets at the Schools, 4<1. and 5d./ NVAN-TED, All the Parents lIE SpectAtora. e5584 HILL'S PLYMOUTH ATHLETIC GROUND, MEBTHTR. GRAND ATHLETIC MEETING (In connection with the Hill's Plymouth Cricket club, Will be Said on WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 5th, 19014 Protessiomal Foot Events:— 12(. Tarts Open Handicap £ 10 0 0 300 Yards Open Handicap E6 10 0 Half-mile Open Handioap Le 10 0 120 YatGe Novice Handicap L4 0 0 120 Yards Boys' Bace, Sack and Obstacle Races two MiKe Walking Haodic?P (Opem), Throwing Cricket !? Gills' B?ce, tc.. &c. HMdicappM, Ted I?wis Esa Pcntyprtdn. D. H. WILLIAMS, Secretary. e5674 TAFF VALE PARK, POXTYPRIDD. BANK HOLIDAY TUESDAY, Aujrnst ,th. 1908. GREAT CHAMPIONSHIP PROFES- SION AL ATHLETIC MEETING. Magnificent Entries from all the leading pedestrians. Tip-top Cash Priaee. W* guarantee this to be the finest athletic programme ever put before the Welsh public, j Admission, One Shilling. Cheap Excursion Trains from ail stations. Ij e55S3 •

DANCED ON BY A CROWD A shocking etory of attKault upon a con- stable was rela-ted to Mr. Piowden at the Maryleborte Police-court yesterday, when Arthur Alley, a horsekeeper. wai charge! ■with being drunk and disorderly and aesa-uit- ing Polict>-con £ (tia.bie "Wellington. The officer said that, shortly aJter mid- night on Saturday, he i-emojistra,ted with AUey. who was abusing a cripple. Prisoner sna,tohed the cripple's cratch and aimed at t,be officer'? hea<i, and he then kicked him, bringing him to the ground. A hostile crowd Of 300 or 400 people gathered around, aald many people kicked the constable, and two Tourc; men, who went to hi- assistance, also bel-aMnnng them with belts and sticks. If it had not been for the two young men, the officer said, he thought he would have been killed, as the crowd was practically da.ncirrg on him. Alley was sent for six months' hard labour, having been previously comic-ted.

CAPS MORE POPULAR Cap manufacturers are busier than they have been durin? the last month or two (notes This increased acti- vity is in the main due to the popula-rity 01 the tweed hat, the making of which is in f.he hands of the oap-men. The tweed hat has certainly "caught on." and seems likely to bold its own. It might have been antici- pated that the demand would have been mainly all a-utumn and winter one, but the 1a.ct tha.t right throughout the summer mon.ths the sale of the felt mpr, has been fully Triainta-ined shows that wearers arc their Lkrht weac-bt.

TEMPTING TO U.S. ARTISTS There is a great deal of comment abol, ,t the lajge salaries that are offered to English artiste by theatrical managers in America. but it its not often explained how in the same way American artists are tempted to come over here. "I c-ame to England, not only for the iacrea.se of salary," paid a clever Ameri- can actress to-day, "but my success over here will considerably improve my position on the other side cf the water. That is the reas-on why so many American artists came to London.

THE PRINCE IN CANADA. The Prince of Wales spent Monday in visiting &ome beautiful country near Quebec, proceeding by special train to Cap Tonr- mte. a celebrated mountain 2,000ft. high, and lunching with the authorities of the Quebec Seminary at their summer resort at the village of St. Joachim. His Itoyal High- ness was to return by motor through some of the oldest French-Oaii.adiaii village; including Beaupre, the American Lourdee.— Beuter. To-day his Royal Higlinese will board the Indomitable, which, with the Minotaur, will sail for England early on Wednesday. The Duke of Norfolk and Lord Roberts t will remain in the Dominion for some time longer.—Central News.

r CANDIDATES FOR MASTERS' 1\ CERTIFICATES. Lord MUSKEB.K Y called attention in the ¡ Jiouse of Lords on Monday to certain modified regulations adopted recently by the Board of Trade, under which who had served an apprenticeship on approved sea-goiftg training ships were to sit for their master's certificate without having had experience in oharge of & watch, and moved a resolution calling for the withdrawal of the regulations before they could become operative. Lord EAMH/PON of DALZELL denied that tihe modified regulations referred to ncm- etrtrsfced a departure from any assurances given by the Board of Trade. They were intended to in-weose the effioitnc-vaf training and to adapt, that training to the needs of the great modern lines of steamships. The motion woe withdrawn. i

BIRTHS MARRIAt*Eg-& DEATiif AND IN MBMOfUAM. CBWW far lifting admtleementE radar this bMA- Ikg-—la. tot 30 Words and MIl. far Kvary Two mxwb Waida. Xo oottce of this 4eB1ptian wM be Inserted un?<?? Mthentie?te? by the sam md aodrm << t« ?t««. T?eerLms am taiephmic memgeo caunm ä aoted M nntii confirmed in writiac. DEATH*. 'WT-LLIaM-S.—A; View, I. Wmdsor-road. Barry, on Monday, the 27th July, 190S, John WQllalbs, Head Foreman Bc;iermaker, Barry Gravmt DocS, ?gOO 60 Funeral Thureday. ft* l'tidilf Qfenie- ten. leading Barry Great Vestaia sAppntach st .X j-.in, Oentteiliec ónlY. in MwmriMn. DUTIES.—In Loving Memory of Liizie. be]6-ea daughter of .T. and B. Davies. Who died at Abepfar,, July 27th. 1906, gOd 2F 7esre but Act fot- Foti-en by Father and tn;.

AUGUSTINE J. STONE, I rCKtHAi PLRBCTOB, Pwoom4a flapgrmioti to Ail Otthn. Nat. Tel.: Cardiff, Noe. 7W and 0906. :N-'í.o.2. TwtetMtM: AtrGTDiE, 0<fdi9. 5, ;WORKING-ST., CUU>IFF. j THE CAPITAL'LABOUR HOLD6 A JUEPUTAIIOK TOM FAMILY MOURNING. An Immtaae Stock for ImmediMe Wet?. surrs TO JCEABtTBJS IN 12 KOUBa. THE CAPITAL & LABOUR 69 and 61, QXTKEN-afTKKET. OAJMXIFF.

"LA lITCOMB" AT CARDIFF A crowded audience grave a hearty recep- tion on Monday evening to a. thoroughly va.ried and entertaining programme at the Cardiff Empire. One of the leading turns waos by La Belle Titcomb," the lady who recently astonished Botton Row by appear- ing therein in a directoire ooc-tame. At the Empire she wears a costume which is more direct than dirootoire. In other words, she wears white tighte and sits her Arab steed Ali" astride. Hers is a thoroughly pictuteSGP* and artistic performance, and "AIi" is One of the best-trained animal performers that Cardiff has seen for a long while. He deeerwe the encomiums which Paris and the London Hjppodirome audiences have passed ujMn him. Titcomb matches the colour of her costume with the colour of her horse—dead ",hite-f,o that the picture which the lantern caste upon her for her opening scene see-as not behind but all around her. She appears in ,'ea of cloud and storm, with lighteniie flashes playing above, and sings » Sto-frr. fong amongst the mists until at a rivi-I flash she falls back on her steed and paaep- ont of jew. This tragic opening is fojlowel by something very much brighter. "Ali." who for 'an oquine person is a mofet dainty dancer. first gyrates to the tune of ha Mattchiche." and then cakewalks to the "Brooklyn Cakewalk." more vulgarly known as "Sausages for tea." After that Titoomb does a ekirt dance on horseback, in which the lantern throwns upon her and her horse many fajiciful designs, as well ac the IISS1- of different nations, amd she finishes with a .s.ong, Somewhere someone is waiting," and a brief perform-ance by a leaping stag hound. She was a thorough success. John Lawson, who this week is giving a repertoire of sketches, opened with "Humanity," a draartia,tic piece played in a London gambling hell, in which he give* & splendid character-study of the Jew, "8y1- HUll." During successive nigibu he hag three other sketches to produce, amongst whose authors rank Mr. W. W. JaMhI a-te Mr. LouiE Parker, and the author of "Sím of Society." Kent and Keith gave theij very funny restaurant scene, in which are introduced caricatures of people at the play. Lee rPung Fi, the Ohin^?e I-rit-, sang well both in ordinary English »ty^ 4-wl, by contrast, in the sing-eong €hiweee—way. Cussac-Talma gave a new venSiOflr of the trunk illusion, and among othere the Har- row Brothers had a funny trick cycling turn.

I i- DICKENSIAN DELINEAT10KS The elaborate scheme of decoration at Nowport Empire, now practically oonrpietc. ?as added gtmtly to its bMuty and attMO ta?H'e?s. In addition, there bas been &n ?ext4?insi,on of the seating in th? ntt?r part of the circle, wlhieh on crowded nights is very much appreciated. Northing is wanting this week. in variety or in genuine-Jtoerit to make a p-leasmgA* program ate. Bm.rwtiy Willintiis, who •-»arwfelimys been popnlarly acclaimed as the great Dickpns char*cter- oourtrayer, has never been seen to bAttor advantage thar,.on thie tour. There arA some quite new things in his mpertolr* which are uct confined to the creatv^fc* one author. Hiz impersonation of the strolling heavy tragedian at the village fair on Monday ■was a magnificent txrfarma.noe— quaint, strong, and delightfully appeal inf. j Stew-art and Morgan a two hea-ut if ally sweet tenor r-<y».aii5ft« who might have extended thetr turn with advantage. Men- del. the famous blind pianist, made a wonder- ful impression ith hit, clever playing. Three tunes et one tune, unxmorising after oam hearing a rneiody. and imitating a stroot organ (both fresh in the morning; and after being out all day in the rzan, ve,e a.,mon.t. his triumphs. Strength and bodt1 a^e-the outstanding features of th# drameflvie comedy ske.:on "Told ill a Flat," in which the trapping of a society adventuress is Played by Harry Rogers and company. Th* Gregory Troupe of E< .(,n performers with hovpo do some quite new end attoiiiabng i.ri4ck- The hoops are under the most deft control of their hands. ThT' is a smaxt display of the feminine m the sketch How to Treat a Burglar," by the Naples. Madeline Eeea d0-i a very dainty turn a: a refined comedienne. She has a sweet light soprano voice, and usee it well. The recent R-oyal visit to Bristol is nicely pourttayed by tie American Jjwecscype.

THE PALAGE. OAROtf F h There is mu, that is clever and mirtll* provoking at the Palace, Wests-ate-ftfe* Cardiff this w«eL"a.nd two large audiences ún Monday evening marked thcii approval it srenero-uply. An old favourite—u»awrc-nAt* Barclay—received a great cvattMr after ke ^g- ing the audiences convulsed '\vith laughter for fully twenty minutes. He has fUH!J4ï songs, and his patter and style arc quaint. Wilson H81iet, ga"e «wne -1 able imitations of lilth- -ciiildren. «.*>d toM some exceedingly funny jo>k«s in the cliapeJT questions hy little ones of their j parents. Alfonsso performs extraordinary tricks with his feet, many of his feat. beijjfc. too difficult for mo-t to perform with their hand. Edie Codwillie is a charming rone dienre, who sin^ sweetly and da.,Icw daintih while a couple of good sows* w«* 1 effectively sung by "ose Tilley. The Geral^. show remarkable .le^ernee? with clui)*. whii,- as manipulators of the hoop they are par Mabel la Blanche contributed ? couple of sensible £ >n«i- in good style, as d the Bartholomew irJ5 saner a patriotic arrangement splendidly. Eaymon-a's" Biw tableaux bringing the programme, which variety and excellence would lie difficult £ ij surpass, to a close.

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