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Victor or Vanquished P A QUESTION TO BE SETTLED TO-DAY. iardiffians are Hopeful and Newport Folk Confident of Success in the Big Battle. Walk up, my boys, and take a look Into my peeping-show, And see the issues cf the day, Athletics' joy and woe. Gaze in that glass—before your eyes At Newport see a. game Will do your heart the liveliest good And recreate your frame. The champions are most finely matched- Newport and Cardiff there For premier honours, stout contend, The palm away to bear. Though Biggs and forwards one or two We miss from Cardiff's team, I've an idee the Taffs will start And forge ahead like steam. I dare not to forecast the end; Of this I'm rather sure, A draw will likely end the match, And neither make a score. At Gloucester Swansea will contend 'Gainst the Cathedral pack; And when they're absent from their ground, The Whites are rather slack. Yet still I think the day they'll win; And, if the score I'd spy, A dropped goal and some tries they'll make, To Gloucester but a try. Neath's lot will smash up Penygraig— Two goals and tries they'll score Against the Penygraigians' nil— I cannot give them more. Llanellv, too, will polish off The youngsters of Bridgend A goal three tries to nil I give the little match to end. And bold Penarth will make a hash Of Clifton, piling on A goal two tries to Clifton's noug! '• The Penarth ground upon. And last we've Pontypridd against The Morristonian men: The latter sigh for Conway Rees, Aad wish him back again. But in his absenoe Pontypridd Will give their foes the slip- A try or two to only one, Why that's my private tip. THE OFFICE POET. There were rumours in Cardiff on Friday night that Wilding, who is back from Leigh, will take a place in the Cardiff quartette this afternoon against Newport. P'r'aps! However, it would be really interesting to know the object of Wilding's visit to his native heath. Surely he can't be so fond of the town on the Taff that he comes all the way from Leigh just to see how we are all getting on. Neither the Newport players nor the New- port public can bring themselves to believe that they are going to be pigwigged by Cardiff They are not insensible to the fact that in the two conoluding games of last season the Taff- aiders had the upper hand that, so far this sea- son, Newport has scarcely got into the same stride as made them such a hot lot in the early part of last winter, and, of course, they do not quite ignore the heralds who have been ready from the first to proolaim that Cardiff should be the cock team in Wales this season. Notwithstanding all these things, there is a very pronounced opinion at Newport that Car- diff won't be able to do the trick this time, and there will be plenty of accommodation for those who are prepared to offer a shade of odds on the chances of the blue and black. It is singular that both sides should have lost their speediest three-quarter since last they fought. One by one all the Newport team of last season have arooped into line again except Bert Gould and Dooper. Percy Phillips, the last to return may, perhaps, be at some disadvantage, seeing that he has not played at all this season. But Percy has not neglected all along to keep himself pretty fit. He is a strict T.T. and can be relied upon to make a creditable show. Arthur Gould, as well as practically the whole of the amber and black brigade, believe they are not going to be beaten. Cardiff will be trounced forward," is the general opinion of the crowd at Newport, and, though they don't think quite so much of the back contingent as yet as they did last season, they hold it will want a lot of beating. Doherty couldn't get matched for the cham- pionship of Wales, which I have not the faintest shadow of doubt he would have won again, as, to my way of thinking, there is no one in this part of the Principality that could stand up against him. However, the Swansea people held a swimming competition, in which they had ladies' and gentlemen's championships, which were won respectively by Miss Aldridge and Doherty, and this pair are now styled the cham- pions of Wales. I don't approve of this sort of business. It is absurd holding a local meeting and calling it a championship. Mind you, Doherty, I repeat, is champion of Wales, but to hold a purely local contest and call it a championship is rot. I don't know what the Swansea man thinks of it, but for my part I should prefer letting the matter stand as it was when Evill refused to meet him. In that case Doherty was entitled to claim the championship—is now, in fact, but don't let us have any local bosh about it. Doherty and his friends, or I am mistaken, want everything fair and above board. An open challenge to all-comers is what, I take it, was not done in the recent case. therefore, don't spoil a good man's reputation by such absurdities. The question of the states of football profes- sionals may seem a foolish one to discuss (says a writer in the Pall Mall). Yet it is not. The-e are thousands of paid kickers of the ball who have an interest in the subject, and there is the public. If one may judge from appearances alone it might be safe to ascribe them, accord- ing to the measure of their skill and honour- able wounds, varying ranks between that of a popular member of Parliament and a popular jockey. But, of course, appearances must be distrusted. Though they fill an impor- tant niche as providers of hebdomadal thrills, football pros." do not really serve their country like a borough representative at West- minster. And, on the other hand, though a very clever centre-forward of eighteen or nine- teen can command an income about equal to that of a first-class clerk in the Civil Service (in his first year), he cannot save money like a jockey. The pros—I am speaking now of t-fce Asso- ciation men. of course—are trying to iorm ■» league which will enable them, like any other workmen, to strike and dictate terms. That would play Hamlet with the professional teams, and yet the men argue reasonably enough. They have been made little gods of-much wants more, and, following- the example of the serpent you nursed in your breast, they turnandsting you. The pro. proposes to dictate to those who have raised him to his present pedestal of fame. Let Hugbyites take warning by this. By the way, when will players turn up in time? Unpunctuality is getting the rule along the whole line. Club officials and players don't appear to realire that to keep thousands waiting, possibly in the rain, for half an hour or so after the u Ivertiscd time to kick-off is con- duct insulting to the people who "make the mare go." At Cardiff they are bad enough, but there are I)- in Wales where the responsible parties are worse. If the game can't be started until four o'clock then 'et it be fixed for that hour, but to make it four after announcing three or 3.30 is to break faith with the public. Can't we get an improvement in this ? There is no excuse for boring and hooting a referee. It serves no f*ood purpose, and bring's the game into discredit. But club officials are often as much to blame as spectators. They don't exercise half enough care in selecting referees. A referee who muddled a match once and set the spectators in a fever ought to have no chance of repeating the performance. Knowledge of the game is not everything. We want tact and judgment and courage. A referee who is without these qualifications ought not to be tolerated. Mind, I don't want any mob law in the business. It is when com- petent judges believe the referee is a poor one that he should be banished. Some touch line umpires are hastening the time when we shall have that work done by impartial outsiders. No good sportsman wants to see wrong done, and when linesmen cheat yards by the dozen and flagrantly award the throw-in to the wrong side they hurt football and invite the contempt even of those they please for the moment. No, let's have fair play all roiind, and no shinankin tricks. Ben Davies, the captain of the Seaside Stars, Llanelly, who is wanted for the first team, and won't part with the junior team, is the youngest brother of the Queen's prizeman. He played for Llanelly last year. The Stars decided to join the A team, and all worked cheerfully. But in a foolish moment the authorities charged with 11 Mr. Shirley's "Crib." t I the selection of the A team left all the Stars out in the cold. This blunder started the mis- j chief. The Stars went out into the wilderness, and in time got back their captain and began a fresh career. They are mere boys, but have enough obstinacy to establish a mule train. 3 A gulf has opened between the Llanelly Club and the Seaside Stars. At the last meeting of the Llanelly Club committee a letter signed by all the Stars was read asking that not one of the 5 latter should be asked to play for the town, as r it would merely produce a refusal. The com- t mittee has put up its back now, and r is resolved to leave the junior combi- nation severely alone, which is the judicious thing' to do in the circumstainces. Now, I believe many Llanellv footballers who know their way about believe that the Stars are standing in their own'light. They ought to help the town club, and they show a littleness of spirit and a want of local patriotism ( which are to be deplored. I know, too, what the Stars say. They have s been treated badly in the past, and they ( have no faith in the promises made to them. I They only want to be left alone. "If the town club takes away two or three of our best players," they argue, "we shall be beaten by other local teams, and the Stars will gO down. But if left alone for a season to develop our own style, we shall have half-a-dozen players available for the town club who will bring with them all they have learnt to do by combina- tion." I think I have put the case fairly for them. The fact is, the success of the Stars has spoiled them. No junior team ever produced at Llanelly did so well. Their combination is admirable. If defeat met them face to face oftener there would be less trouble. What the Stars fail to appreciate is the fact that in Llanelly alone—where the number of clubs s necessarily limited-are members of outside teams unwilling to assist the premier organisa- tion. But what's the use of talking P The Llanelly Club, it is clear, will have to rub along without assistance from the Stars, and the latter will have to breast the current of adverse opinion which is rising against them. Cope, the Cardiffian, was selected by common consent as one of the best forwards out for Blackheath laat Saturday. More power to fhis elbow! Liversedge, in the opinion of Pastime, is the only club in Yorkshire that seems to have any idea of how the Welsh game should be played. There are other clubs who want to have the idea. I hear that Llewellyn John, who played a few matches for Llanelly a couple of years ago, is coming out this season for Felinfoel. Llewellyn is a very finished player, and reminds one irre- sistibly of Arthur Gould, whose style and dash he has copied to a nicety. J I A Llandovery boy in Conway Rees has secured one of the highest distinctions in football by being elected captain of the Oxford Rugby team. Rees, who is a Welsh international player of two years' standing, is probably the youngest looking captain that the Oxonians have ever possessed. D. W. Evans, of Cardiff another of C. P Lewis's pupils, narrowly missed the same post of honour a few years ago. He served as vice-captain for a season, but his college career ended just before his promotion could take plaoe. Llandovery College has for years been the mainstay of athletics in Wales, and 'the fact is eloquent of the influence of one good sportsman. C. B. Niohol has returned to the 'Varsity, and, until Christmas Llanelly will be without his ser- vices. His presence will be sorely missed in the front rank. The disablement of the Blackheath captain, H. Ma rshall, is a matter of well nigh national con- cern, and a great disappointment to his club. He is unlikely to play again for a considerable time, I as his knee, weakened by an old injury, has '*iven wa.y. A simUat" accident will deprive the ) London Welsh oi thealti ot u. u. jones, wnonaa been one of the most successful try-getters ever possessed by the club. This is from Scottish Sport, and is a straw which indicates how the wind is blowing in that quarter :—Blackheath, and ii.deed the majority of the leading London clubs, are al playing the four three-quarter game. It is the game of the future, depend upon it, no matter what good old conservative Scotland may sr-y. The extraordinary success of the Welsh clubs last season almost compelled t')8 other nations to go in for it. H. Marshall has resigned the captaincy of Blackheath, and his place will be taken by A. Allporfc, who is going to turn out against the Old Merchant Taylors next Saturday. Lohden will also resume his place in the team, having quite recovered from the strain he received in the opening game, some three weeks ago. The Star says it is hard to spot the winner at Newport to-day the London Echo an.* Evening NC'¡{'d and Post plump for Newport, The Sun stands by Cardiff. ? F. C. Crugins, the old Richmond forward has been interviewed. Of course, he was asked to express an opinion on the four three-quarter system. He did in this wise:— Against four three-quarters, four pays when the team is well together, and you have a good forward division. I hardly think it will ever answer in metropolitan football, but we shall see." Can you account for Newport's run of suc- cess r" Only by the fact that they seem to possess a very fine set of men, and have trained them well together. English reporters have taken to the Welsh game as the standard of excellence. Nearly every report of a big match has some reference or other to the subject, and when the backs bring off any creditable passing the customary comment is they played quite the Welsh game, ?' WELSH ATHLETE.

To-Day's Matches. NEWPORT V. CARDIFF. The first match of the season between these old rivals, whose names appear at the head, was brought off at Newport in beautifully fine weather. It was one of those gloriously fine afternoons occasionally sandwiched into the middle of a stormy autumn, but the sun was a trifle too bright for the comfort of the players' eyes. There was on enormous attendance. The crowd began to pour in for quite an hour before the play began, and when operations commenced there must have been from 10,000 to 12,000 persons present. The teams were as follow:- CardiffBack, Smithson; three-quarter backs, T W. Pearson. Elliott, D. Pitagerald. and W. J. Eva-as half backs, B. B. Sweet-Escott and S. Biggs; forwards' A. Lewis, B. Guinea, W. Davies, R. Davies, Dobson' Smith, Bamsey, and «Elsey. Newport :-Back, T. England; three-quarter backs, A. J. Gould (captain), A. W. Boucher, W. G. James, and G H Dauncey half backs, H. Percy Phillips and F C. Parfitt; forwards, T. C. Graham, J. Hannen, Wallace H. Watts, H. Packer, T. Pook, W. Groves, H T Day, and J. Bowley. Referee, Mr. Holmes. Midland Counties* It had turned half-past three when the teams fielded, Newport emerging first. Excitement ran high as the men took up their positions. Newport having lost the toss Graham kicked off from the ballast end, and the return being missed by Pearson the ball rolled into touch at the Cardiff 25 flag. A couple of tight scrimmages brought relief to the visitors, who got to the mid- ffeld by forward rushes. A series of fast gallops amongst the front rank brought about an invasion of the Cardiff line, and in a rush Parfitt took the ball over with the first try within five minutes of the start. Euglpad's place kick failed, A sharp mid-field tussle ensued from the re-start, the passing on both sides being nipped ty smart tackling, until Dauncey got in a good run on the left wing, but was overhauled by Pearson near the Cardiff 25. The visitors' ex-skipper got a free, but only found touch at the centre. Elliott, however, soon improved matters, punting to the half. Percy Phillips beat Escott at the heels of the scrum and dribbled away to the Cardiff position. Smithson soon after touched down from a punt over by Dauncey. The home forwards had so far beaten the Cardiff pack in getting the ball out and mshArp rushes. The Newport half was first invaded from a free. awarded to Escott, but Phillips got away from the scrum again by a short dribble. From mid-field, however, Biggs first got the ball out of the scrum, passed to Fitzgerald and he to Elliot, who doubled round and running hard shot back to Pearson, who smartly trotted in with Dauncey in pursuit. The place taken by the ex- skipper sent the ball just under the bar. A fast, open game was still the order, and the New- port half was invaded from a useful touch punt by ?vanJ- A, free "as awarded to Newport for off-siae play, and Gould dropped in touch in the visitors territory, where a series of exchange kicks ensued. The home forwards put in some fast rushes, but were checked by keen tackling, and Biggs gathering at the heels of the scrum passed to Smith, who shifted along to the centre before he was grassed. Pearson kicked up to the Newport 25 mark, where the backs on both sides got pretty active, but with the sharp defences made neither could do much, and Pearson at length punted towards the home goal, where Gould was floored in catch- ing the ball. From a series of line- outs the Newport position became seriously endangered, and but for a timely relief by Boucher another try would have fallen to the visitors. As it was, Phillips ran out to open ground, but play still remained in the home 25, where a lot of scrimmaging ensued. Matters were very exciting as line after line was formed close to the Newport 25, but at length Packer and Pook got off with a great dribble, and upset Smithson, who attempted to gather the ball. Newport tried to get the ball to their three-quarters, but Gould waiting too long for his run, was easily secured before he could make off. Escott got a leave at the heads of the scrum, and punted into Newport territory again, where England was upset. The Cardiff forwards warmed to their worn, and put in a lot of vigorous play until half-time was called, the score then only showing a minor to the advantage of Newport. Score :— Cardiff l try Newport 1. try 1 minor v in A'teVlVe^™tes' interval Gus Lewis re-started for Cardiff Gould replying into touch at the centre, Biggs gathered the oval when it was heeled out, but was quickly overthrown. Elsey led the visit- ing forwards in a good dribble away, but Gould, getting possession, touch at the centre was again found, and Boucher running up, after a punt by James, slipped Smithson across the line at the Cardiff 25. A lot of heavy scrimmag- ing- followed outside the visitors' goal, but Dobson dribbled away and upset Gould as he attempted to pick up in nud-field. Again the Cardiff fovivnrds got away with a rush into the home quarters, and the ball being toed over the line Arthur Gould rushed out and punted to Pearson, who made his mark, but the kick for goal failed, and Dauncey touched down, making the score exactly equal. The visitors' g'-ound was invaded. Dauncey ably fielded a. reply by Smith- so;), and aminute later Dauncey was in with a corner try. England s place was well directed, but fell short. incitement now ran at fever heat. Incitement now ran at fever heat. A free was awarded to Newport for offside play, and Gould dropped ior goal, but the attempt failed. The Cardiff line was hotly besieged. Gus Lewis and Bill Davies, however, headed a splendid forward relieving rush to mid-field. Parfitt gather- the leather up, quickly slipped back to the visitors 25, and in a fast forward bout, from a scrum following a. line out, Wallace Watts and Packer slipped on the bull with a fair try, from which Eng- land ^mel.T converted. A very hard forward tussle folJowecl in the centre, Cardiff having *? a?) a defending. They did it weu, and yoiuig Evans playing smartly on the left wing, rot away with a fine spurt. Passing along the third ]ine the chance was a bit 'mulled by Pearson, who looko'l all over Graham and Hannen came away from a scrum at the home 25. taking the oval with them to the cenrre. Elliott got It pass, but was not able to got rl.rough. Again the home forwards, wiMi Richer in the van, swooped away to the visitors* position, 1m i; :1 free kick being allowed a relief to jr.fUioH vas brought about by a punt sent up bv Pea, < >u. A series of in- terchanging kicks still left tbe venue at no man's 1 j. Fitzgerald got away with a neat pass frhm 3;.scott, but abreast of the homa 25flasf he wus laid out before he could bring off his pass. Nothing further was scored, although Newport rushed away to the Cardiff end. FINAL SCORE :— Newport I goal, 2 tries, 2 minors Cardiff 1 try, 1 minor CARDIFF HARLEQUINS V. MEETHYB. Tne match at Newport had doubtless something to do with the very small number of spectators who gathered on the Harle £ uins' ground. The weather was summer-like, and the ground in excellent condi- tion. The respective teams were Merthyr: Back, W. James; three-quarter backs, T. Davies, W. Harris, M. Nichols, aud J. Price (captain); half backs, J. Evans and W. Harris; forwards. D. Davies, D. Evans, E. J. Fryer, D. Gould, J. T. Harrap, J. O. Morris, R. Vaughan, aud E. Williams. Harlequins: Back, W. Davies; three-quarter backs, E. Spillane.W. J.Oliver, J. Reed, and W. Harris; half backs, D. Bellamy and H. Marks; forwards, W. Phillips (captain), G. Price, G. Abbott, F.Jones, J. Morgan, E. L. C. Jones, W. Williams, and F. Coles. With refreshing punctuality the visitors com- menced operations, and the ball was got well into the 'Quin's quarters when W. Davis provad the salvation of his side. The game was barely a minute old when the visitors' forwards swept down on their opponents' line, and the danger which threatened the Harlequin citadel was soon relievhd bv y, touch down. Joe Ree l- upset a line spurt by one of the Merthyr forwards, and a little later the 'Quins were awarded a free. This was followed by a lucky try obtained by Williams, but Phillips was unable to enhance the value of the point. Price, the Merthyr cautain. now sot uosses- sioa. and iu«t «o> ui- j- BUOCtSfcO liC ""¡;5 LlUUgXlt LO WLLfi JJTOUliU. Xlilllia UUiu menced a concerted rush, which removed hostilities from tho 'Quins' quarters. This was followed by a rush l'ruxu Bellrauy, who passed to tnat player taking the leather well on, and at the 25 giving Olive an opportunity, which resulted in a try. Spillanea's kick at goal proved lutile. Some smart play was next wit- nessed in the visitors' half on the part of Abbot, who was within an inch of scoring. Hereabouts Marks, Harris, and W. Phillips did some clever passing. Spillane avai'ed himself of the opportunity given him. 'Marks fRiled at goal. Score at half-time 1' r] equina 3 tries. Merfcb.rr 1 minor. The concluding half opened in much after the same manner us the first portioll, The 'Quins forwards indulged in a really magnificent bout of passing, but W. Price, the Merthyr back, enabled luci men to get back to more desirable, quarters by a smart rua, but the visitors' forwards came on with a fuoii and transferred play to tho home 20. Matters now looked peculiarly dangerous, and one of the Merthyr men ran, but was ruled offside, and the try disallowed, a clean punt by Davies was the most noteworthy incident for some time. BelJamy next ran round the scrum aud registered the fourth try for the 'Quins. The point was not improved upon, and evidently was anything but satisfactory to the Merthyr captain, who strongly opposed the decision of 11:1,(: referee, alleging that Bellamy was pushed into touch. The remainder of the game calls for no epecJJl commcnt, and at the cali of no side the score .,H,S — Harlequins 4 tries Merthyr 1 minor PENARTH V. CLIFTON. Played at Penarth on a capital ground. The teams were as follows — CiifUm Back, Hurst thrqe quarter backs, R. Rogers, E. J. Bartf, F. Borwick, and E. James half-backs, D. P. Jones and W. James forwards, B. H. Belson (cap- tain), W. W. Yaughan, W. Gwynn, Lawday, H. Bing- ham, W. Paul, H. C. Sinnott, and A. B. Bridland. Penarth Back, J. Tanner three-quarter backs, H. Itirby, B. M. Garrett, H. E. Morgan (captain), and H. G. Alexander half-backs, W. G. Lambert and G. R. Shepherd forwards, P. Jackson, J. Morris, E. Ellis, D. Evans, G. Matthews. 0. Spencer, W. Gibbs, and G. Brown. Referee, D. W. Evans, Cardiff F.C. Penarth kicked off and Hirst returned into touch. Eirectly the ball was thrown out Penarth rushed it over the line, and Garrett racing up got a try, which Matthews failed to convert. Penarth again pressed, and Morgan passing to Alexander, the latter romped round benind the posts. Matthews put the leather over the bar, but as it touched one of the Clifton players the goal was disallowed. Near he centre Shepherd passed out to Garrett 1eq smartly, and the leather was sent across to Alexander, the latter making a fine sprint up to the line. He lost the ball, but it. was soon over and Hirst touched down. Clifton had a couple of penalty kicks awarded in the next few second's, and Irom the latter Lambert made his mark, No advan- tage was gained by the home side, who now found their ground invaded for the first FinalScore — Penarth 3 goals, 6 tries, 3 minors. Clifton 1 goal. MORRISTON V. PONTYPRIDD. Played at Pontypridd before a fair gate in beautiful weather and on a splendid ground. The following were the team Morriston [Back, J. Thomas; three-quarter backs, Jere Edwards, Harry Rees, J. Davies, and T. White half-backs, Boss Thomas and Ivor Grey forwards, R. G. Jones, T. Fowler, T. Fisher, J. Williams. Dan Jenkins, B. G. Edwards (captain), J. Morris, and D. J. Evans Ponty- pridd B" ck, Alun Morgan three-quarter backs, A. B. Evans, J. Green, C. Steer, and B. Lewis half- backs, H. Williams and J. Lewis; forwards, T. Mur- ray, E., George, J. Wilkins, R. J. Edwards, P. Deveraux, T. Bryant, O. Parkins, and E. Morgan. Steer kicked off, and the ball was retunred by Edwards and fell into touch in Morriston ground, and play settled for a while in neutral territory, but Jere Edwards securing, kicked to the Pontypridd 25, where Alun Morgan was tackled by Morris. Jack Davies out of the scrum, and was making for the posts when he was grasped by Morgan, and Green, kicking into touch, saved the homesters from disaster. Steer soon afterwards secured and further improved the position of Pontypridd, but only ;for a short time, for J ere Edwards, obtaining possession, nearly crossed the line, but, with a determined rush, Pontypridd once more the Morristonian territory. Slowly but surely the visitors worked their way back until Wilkins, with a rush, well backed up by Steer and B. Lewis, brought the ball nearly to the line. Tge defence was, however, too BRIDGEND V. LLANELLY. Beautiful weather favoured this fixture at htradey this afternoon, but the gate was rather disappointed. Teams :—Llonelly Back, Emery three-quarter backs. D. P. M. Lloyd (captain), W. J. Lewis, Cliff Bowen, and Lovering; half backs, Ben Thomas and Evan Lloyd; forwards, D. W. Nichol, D. J. Daniel, W. Morris, Joe Owen, Steve Thomas, W. John, Martin Thomas, and Willia.m Thomas. Bridgend: Back: Ivor Thomas three-quarter backs Every captain), T. Emery. W. Jones, and Brown; half backs, Ivor James and Hardwick forwards, Hayman, Luke, E. Williams, Adams, Dear, E. Davies, Mahoney, and Henry Thomas. Referee, Mr. J. Meredith, Morriston. Lovering kicked off for Llanelly down the slope and for the first five minutes a remarkably fast for-, ward game was played, in which tho visitors showed to great advantage. The Bridgend halves went in for a smothering game, so that the scarlet quartette had no chance to make the game an open one, At length Percy Lloyd obtained possesion, but was hauled down close to the Bridgend line. Soon after Llanelly had a free, bnt Lovering's kick fell short, and only a minor resulted. The ensuing play was rather uninteresting, consisting as it did of somd tight scrnms and rushes on both sides. The visitors played well together, and at all times had the best of the argument. When half-time was called, however, nothing had been scored. Half-time score:- Llanelly 1 minor Bridgend Nil Final score:- Llanelly 2 tries, 3 minors Bridgend Nil GLOUCESTER V. SWANSEA. Final Score :— Gloucester 1 try, 7 minors. Swansea 1 try, 3 minors. LAMPETER COLLEGE V. CARMARTHEN. 'isiyed at Lampeter. Final score:- Lampeter 1 dropped goal, 2 tries Carmarthen 1 try ;ARDIFF SECOND v NEWPORT SECOND. HALF-TIME SCORE :— Newport Second 1 minor Cardiff Second Nil SWANSEA SECOND V. LLANDOVERY. FINAL SCORE :— Swansea Second. 2 goals, 1 try, 3 minors Llandovery Nil NEATH V. PENYGRAIG. HALF-TIME SCORE :— Neath 1 minor. Penygraig Nil SA. DAVID'S COLLEGE LAMPETER A TEAM V CAR- SIAUTHEN TOWN.—Played at Lampeter, and resulted in a win for Lampeter College, the rasult reading- Lampeter, (one dropped) goal, two tries Cai-marthen, one try. Williams dropped a goal and also scored a try. and L. A. Hughes scored a try for Lampeter, CAKDTFF STAR v. CANTON.—A match between the above teams was announced to be played at the con. clusion of the encounter on the Harlequins' ground, but owiiiff to the Star Fifteen having arranged to play elsewhere the game was abandoned.

Sociai Evil at Cardiff; At Cardiff Police-court this morning (before Aldermen David Jones and Jacobs and Mr. Spencer) Antonio Levanti, an old man of 59, was charged with allowing his domestic retreat, 21, Buzzard-street, to be unlawfully used on the 21st inst. Mr. Frank Williams defended.—Police- constables Green and Ben Davies proved the case, and the prisoner was sent to gaol for three months with hard labour without the option of a fine. Police-constables Ben Davies and Green also proved a charge of a sinjilar kind against Jane Williams, aged 25, who lived at 20, Buzzard- street. -She was lined Y,5 and costs, or one month. Ellen Gwillym was charged with assisting in the management of the above house. Mr. Frank Williams defended.—A previous conviction was proved against-the prisoner, and she was lined 40s. Mtd costs, or fourteen days.

Missed His Hold. At 7.30 this morning Olas Johnson, a seaman belonging to the barque Cato, lying in the East Dock, 'vrdiff, was getting over the side of the vessel when he ji]: his hold and fell into the ship's boat ¡:111 jto>—il p. iY;'oturo of several ribs. ii'hssl- f„j.< was i c:s«lf rv<! hy Dock Con- stables Htiiiio;. and .«•cmp.-ev, aud Johnson was afterwards cor. -.•eyed by them to the Hamadryad Hospital Miip. -?-?-

Wanted at Newport and Cardiff At Plymouth Quarter Sessions on Friday (before Mr. H. M. Bom pas, Q.C., Kecorder) Ernest Walter Haines, 18, steward, pleaded guilty to obtaining on September 18 by false pretences 3s. and on the 9th ult. Is. in money from Edwin Webley, at Plymouth, with in- tent to defraud. Prisoner who had been in prison five weeks, was discharged, but on leaving the court was re-arrested for alleged similar misdemeanours in Newport and Car- diff.

Shipping Casualties. !LLOYI:>>. r;f r.HGRAMS. I The British barque .'ul- lock, from the Fraser Uiver for Liverpool, wli.h salmon, stranded on Garry Point, British Columbia. Assistance sent. Another iicconu., say* — xhe vessel tlo-Tte--1 and all well. The -.I'den, whieh "trancIed on Blyth Tiiuiiies. ha3 been assisted afloat. The stearnm- Ben Nevis, whicjh sank near Kr-kine Ferry, it as been floated.

To-day's Racing. t SPORTSMAN AND SPORTING LIP. AUTHENTIC PLMCES. SANDOWN PARK MEETING. HORSE. RIDER. Sportsman. Sporting SELLING STEEPLECHASE. Mar'halNiol ( CaptBewick I 5 to 4 on 5 to 4 on SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE. Golf Juan. RNighting'l 6 to Son 6 to 5 on HANDISTEEPLECHASE. C.-na-Slieve Shanahan 8 to 1 ag 8 to 1 ag HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. Eventide Morris 4 t,) 1 ag 4 t* 1 ag CLUB STEEPLECHASE. Athlumney J Mr Milne." Evens Evens THRKK-YJJAU-OLD HURDLE RACE. Gay Boy Mttwsün, I 5 to 2 ag 5 to 2 ago The above prices are identical with those published in the Kacina Calendar.

Sandown Park Meeting. l.30-A SELLING Of 100 sovs, for four year olds and upwards for age the winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two miles. Mr A Brown's Marechal Niel, 6yrs, 12st 71b Capt Bewicke 1 Lord Molyneux's Fugleman, aged, 12st oer 2 Mr H M Kipley's Tip Top, aged, 12st 71b Owner 3 Mr J Evans's Viscount. aged, 12st 71b Owner 0 Lord Dangan's Largo, 6yrs. 12st 71b A Nightingall 0 Winner trained privately. Betting-5 to 4 on Marahal Niel, 3 to 1 agst Fugle- man, 7 to 1 agst Largo, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Marehal Niel made all the runninsr, ami won in a canter by four lengths bad third. Viscount refused. Largo did not complete the course. Marechal Niel was sold to Mr I'hipps for 230gs. 2.0—A SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE cf 100 sovs; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two miles over eight hurdles. Mr C Hibbert's Golf Juan, 4yrs, 12st 5lb R Nightingall 1 Mr James Eastwood's Garrett, aged, list 121b Mr Pullen 2 Mr A Yates's Lueellum, 4yrs, 12st 71b Dollerv 3 Mr J Adams's Trevelyan, aged, 12st 31b.T Adams 0 Mr H M Ripley's Woodman, aged, list 101b Owner 0 Capt Salmon's Highlander, 4yrs, list 71b Capt Forbes 0 Mr S Woodland's Father Abbott, 3yrs, list 21b R Woodland 0 Winuer trained by W Nightingall. Betting-6 to 5 on Golf Juan, 5 to 1 each agst Lucellum and Garrett, 6 to 1 agst Trevelyan, and 7 to 1 agst Father Abbott. Father Abbott and Lueellum alternately led until within two hurdles from home, v. hen the former ran wide, and Golf Juan won by a length and a half six lengths between the second and third. Woodman was fourth, Father Abbott fifth, and Highlander last. The winner was bought in for 145gs. 2.30 A HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 200 sovs; win- ners extra. Two miles. Mr W H Purefoy's Bouchal-na-Slieve, aged, list 91b Shanahan 1 Mr A Harter's Owick, 5yrs, 12st 71b Barker 2 Mr Champion de Crespigny's Correze, 5yrs, list Owner 3 Mr A M Singer's Tenby, aged, 12st 61b G S Davis 0 Mr J Stoddart' Red Rube, 4yrs, llst 81b .Jones 0 Lord Dangan's Knighthood, 5yrs, list A Nightingall 0 Mr Lancashire's Brunswick, aged, 10st91b A Wood 0 Mr S Woodland's Moonflower, 5yrs, lOst 61b R Woodland 0 Winner trained privately. Betting—2 to 1 agst Owick, 100 to 30 agst Red Rube, 7 to 1 agst Tenby, 8 to 1 agst Bouchal-na-Slieve, 100 to 12 agst Brunswick, 10 to 1 agst Moonflower, and 100 to 8 agst Correze. Tenby settle down from Moonflower; Knighthood, and Correze, with Bouchal-na-Slieve last behind Red Rube. So they ran until descending the hill out of the straight, when Bed Rube became tailed off. Tenby led tillmaking the railway turn for home, where Bouchal-na-Sliove drew to the front, followed by Owick, and won by three lengths; bad third. Tenby was fourth, Moonflower fifth, Knighthood next, and Red Rube last except Brunswick, who fell. 3.0—A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 200 sovs; winners extra. Two miles, over eight hurdles. Mr John Collins's Eventide, 5yrs, llst 131b Morris 1 Mr C S W Reeve's Sea Wall, 5yrs, 12st 71b Mr Atkinson 2 Mr J A Miller's Innisheen, 6yrs, llst 91b .Halsey 3 M B Lebaudy's George I, 6yrs, list 81b Barker 0 Mr Haughton's Apostate, 4yrs, list 101b Mumford 0 Lord Dudley's Harold, 4yrs, 12st 51b T Adams 0 Mr Garrett Moore's Theodosius, 5yrs, 12st lib Mr Milne 0 Mr C Hibbert's Fontainebleau, 6yrs, list 131b R Nightingall 0 Capt Bewicke's Cylindrical, 5yrs list 31b .C Shaw 0 Mr Fearnehouph's Mohican, 4yrs, :lst 131b .Tones 6 Mrs A J Stoddiarc s College Boy, 5yrs, list 51b E Nightingall 0 Winner trained by Holt. Betting-2 to 1 agst George I., 4 to 1 agst Eventide, 100 to 14 agst Sea Wall, 8 to 1 agst Collrge Boy, 10 to 1 each agst Fontainebleau, Apostate, and Inni- sheen, and 100 to 8 each agst Harold and Theodasius. Cylindrical made the running from George, Apos- tate, Eventide, and Innisheen, with College Boy next and Mohican last. Descending the hill Apostate headed Cylindrical. A mile from home Eventide drew to the front, and, making the remainder uf the run- ning, stalled off the challenge of Eventide and won by a Beck; three lengths between the second and third. Fontainbleau was fourth, Apostate fifth, Harold sixth, Theodosius seventh, George I next, and Mohican (except College Boy, who fell) last. 3.30—The CLUB STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs for four year olds and upwards; weight for age; winners extra allowances. About three miles. Mr H T Barclay's Athlumney, 4yrs, list 91b Milne 1 Lismore fell and Westmeath refused. Winner trained by Collins. Betting-Evens on Athlumney, and 5 to 2 each agst Westmeath and Lismore. Lismore, followed by Athlumney led to the water about six furlongs from home, where the former fell. Westmeath was pulled up beaten two fences from the finish, and Athlumney cantered home alone. 4.0—The THREE YEAR OLD HURDLE RACE of 100 sovs winners extra. Two miles, over eight hurdles. Mr T Cannon's Gay Boy, lOst 71b Mawson 1 Capt Howard's Cronborg, lOst 71b :Barker 2 Mr C S W Reeves's Creed, lOst 71b Atkinson 3 Mr A If Arnold's Patriarch II, lOst 71b Acres 0 Lord M Beresford's Peperino, lOst 71b A Nightingall 0 Sir J Dickson-Poynter's Brookwood, lOst 71b D Read 0 Capt C H Fenwick's Proximity, lOst 91b .Penton 0 Mr H Hyam's Backslider, lOst 71b .R Nightingall 0 Mr W Lawson's Pengergris, lOst 71b .W^Trevlan 0 Mr T M'Mahon's Roscommon, lOst 71b .G Morris 0 MrJ A Miller's Dollar, lOst 71b Halsey 0 Mr S Woodland's Palmwearer, lOst 71b Mr R Woodland 0 Mr A Yates's Dipsomania, lOst 71b Dollery 0 Winner trained by T Cannon, jun. Betting—5 to 2 agst Gay Boy, 9 to 2 agst Roscom- mon, 5 to 1 agst Creed, 100 to 12 agst Dipsomania., 10 to 1 each agst Patriarch and Peperino, and 100 to 8 agst any other.

Additional Arrivals This Morning. Owick, The Primate, Correza, Brunswick, Sea Wall Harold, Fontainbleau, Innisheen, George I, West- meath, Pepperino, Backslider, Pengergris, and Creed.

Latest Betting on the Course. CAMBRIDGESHIRE. 6000 tolooo agst La Fleche, o 13 to 2.- Raeburn, o 1000 to 120 — Callistrate, t 100 to 7 — Castleblaney, t 100 to 7 — Metallic, o 1000 to 60 — Llanthony, t three times 100 to 6 — Molly Morgan, t 20 to 1 — Mervyn, t 2500 to 100 — Le Nicham, t 25 to 1 — Suspender, t 25 to 1 — May Duke; t 33 to I — Brocatelle, t 33 to 1 — Lady Rosebery, t 33 to 1 — William, o

The Caulfield Cup, Australia. CAULFIELD (VICTORIA), SATURDAY. The Caulfield Cup, a handsome cup for three ye:, olds and upwards, over a course of a mile and a 1;; .1 was run here to-day, with the following result:— Tim Swiveller 1 Sainfoin 2 Ovide 3

To-day's London Betting. CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES. Run Wednesday, October 25. Distance one mile and a distance.) 7 te 1 agst Raeburn, 3yrs, 8st lib, t 15 to 2 — La Fleche, 4yrs, 9st 71b, t 9 to 1 — Callistrate, 3yrs, 8st 71b, t & o 14 to 1 — Metallic, 5yrs, 8st 21b, t 14 to 1 — Le Nichiiin, 3yrs, 3st lib, t 14 to 1 — Castleblaney, 4yrs, 7st 51b, o 20 to 1 — Molly Morgan, 4yrs, 6st 51 b, t 20 to 1 — Mervyn, aged, 6st 91b. t 20 to 1 — Llanthony, 4yrst 7st 131b, t 20 to 1 — Macready, 4yrs, 6st 101b, t & o 33 to 1 — May Duke, 4yrs, 8st 71b, t 33 to 1 William, oyrs, 6st 31b, t 33 to 1 — Lady Rosebery, aged, 8st 81b, o to 1 — Prisoner, 3yrs, 7st lib, t & o i0 to 1 — The Smew, 4yrs, 7st 21b, t 40 to 1 — Gantlet, 4yrs, 4yrs, 6st 71b, t & o 40 to 1 Suspender, 4yrs, 9st 31b, o 50 to 1 Cuttlestone, 5yrs, 6st 31b,o 50 to I — Brocatelle, 4yrs, 7st 131b, o

Official Scratchings. The Sportsman has been officially informed by the Messis. Weatberby of the following Cambridgeshire Stakes—Malchus. All handicapr at Worcester- Old Hoppy, Three-year-old Hurdle Race — Hawthorn Hill folding. Northampton engagements—Paddy and Convent. Worcester engagetuents- Yinolia and Totis. Newmarket Houjfbtou engagements.—Montanvert, Thessalian, Dorothy Hive, Devona, and all M E Blanc's horses. Lincoln engagements—Thessalian and TTontanvert. I Riverside Plate, Worcester-nn,rnardo and Un- decided. All engagements, 1893-Skipping Girl. All handicaps for which the weights have appeared —Watch Tower, St. Cyr, and Euclid.

Cardiff v. Newport.! & FINAL INSTRUCTIONS. SWEET-ESCOTT: If you only do what I tell you, we are bound to win. GOULD If you stick to my instructions our victory is certain.

-?-? NO STABLE SHOULD BE WITHOUT E L L 14, ??.??'7??M??' SIOUC# L4c CATION. Indispensable in any stable, but especially in the stable of a Master of Hounds."—HAD- DIGTONN, Master of Berwickshire Hounds. ELLIMAN'S ROYAL EMBROCATION. Sold by all Chemists and Saddlers, Price, 2s., 2s. 6d., 3s. 6d. Prepared only by ELLIMAN, SONS, and CO. W.S., Slough, England. 31E35. IMPORTANT TO BACKERS OF HORSES. Mr. ALFRED CROOK, Turf Commission Agent, Ostende. The advantage in sending to Mr. Crook is you may rely on receiving full market prices. Letters posted by night mail arrive following day, and are replied to by Return.—Address; ALFRED CROOK, Ostend Postage, 2Jd. Cambridgeshire. All other events throughout the year. DOUBLE EVENTS AND STARTING PRICES. RAEBURN, Avington, Cereza, Braemar, £1,000 if not sent to all clients; Cambridgeshire won now defeat impossible; Is. bd. at once. W. Chadwick, Garden House, Newmarket. 2002r21 CAMBRIDGESHIRE WINNER.—A Snip. Trainer and owner fear nothing. Cannot possibly lose on feat accomplished privately. Remit Is. immediately. Returned if not winner. Defeat impossible.-HAR- FORD WILLY, Newington-terrace, Newmarket. er21

TWO RAILWAY COLLISIONS. Thirty-two Persons Killed and Sixty Injured. A Central News telegram from New York on Friday says ;—Two passenger trains, one bound eastward and one bound westward, collided at three this morning on the Grand Trunk Rail- road about half a mile east of Battle Creek, Michigan. Three cars were burned, and it is reported that 25 persons were killed and 50 injured. A Dalziel's telegram from Detroit on Friday says :—The collision occurred between a Ray- mond and Whitcombe special train with passengers from New York and Boston, who were returning from Chicago, and a Pacific express going West at a speed of 30 miles an hour. The two engines were driven into each other and were reduced to utter wreck. At the same time the second and third coaches on the Pacific express telescoped each other. It was here that the most terrible sacrifice of life took place. The third coach was smashed te atoms, and when the debris caught fire the ill-fated passengers were cut off by wreckage from all hope of rescue. It is stated that the accident was caused by the conductor and the engineer of the Raymond and Whitoombe special acting contrary to orders. A Central News telegram from New York says:—At midnight on Friday a collision occurred at Kankakee (Michigan), on the Illinois Central Railroad. Seven passengers were killed and ten injured. Engineer and Conductor Arrested. A Central News telegram from New York this morning says :-The latest reports from Battle Creek, the scene of Friday's terrible railway disaster, state that 26 are dead. Tbebodies have been recovered from the wreckage. The engineer and conductor of the eastward bound train have' been placed under arrest on a charge of man slaughter.

IN THE UMBRELLA. Police Found a Missing Sovereign and so Got a Conviction. At Cardiff Police-court this morning (before Aldermen David Jones and Jacobs and Mr. C. F. Gooch) Ann Lovell. 22, a married woman, was brought up charged with' stealing a purse, containing Xl in gold, trom the person of William Davies, a traveller, who gave his place of residence as Windsor road, Neath.—Prosecutor said he met prisoner on the St. Mary-street Bridge, and went with her to a house on West Wharf on Friday evening. At about 10.30 that night he missed his purse and Rl in geld, which was in it. He gave infor- mation to the police.—Police-constable Young stated that he went with prisoner to a house in the West Wharf and found the purse produced in the doorway, and afterwards the sovereign was found in the umbrella which prisoner car- ried.—Prisoner was sent to prison for fourteen days with hard labour.

CURIOUS ACCIDENT. A Cardiff Lad Strikes a Horse's Hoof and Gets a Nasty Fall. Shortly before eleven o'clock this morning Antonio Stanovich, aged fifteen, of 18, East- terrace, Cardiff, was leading a pony attached to a cart in Bute-street when his foot caught the fore near-hoof of the animal, and, stumbling forward, he fell on his head striking the pave- ment. The lad was taken to the infirmary in a cart, where it was found that he bad received a serious scalp w*und over the right temple.

BEATEN BY 22 MINUTES. Campania Takes the Atlantic Record from Her Sister Ship. A Reuter's telegram from. New York says :— The Cunard liner Campania, which arrived here this morning, made the voyage from Queens- town in five days, thirteen hours, and 39 minutes, beating the Western record made by the same company's steamer Lucania by 22 minutes. ?

The men employed in the steam coal districts of the Forest of Dean have received notice of an advance of 15 per cent. in wages. The steam coal men did not come out on strike, and did not, therefore, participate in the advance recentlv ariven to the house coal men.

A STONE ON THE LINE. Dastardly Attempt to Wreck a Train Near Monmouth. A dastardly attempt was made on Thursday night to wreck a train on the Ross and Mon- mouth Line. It appears that late that night a porter went to the distant signals at Lydbrook, and found a large and heavy stone across the line. He removed it, and reported the occur- rence to the station-master, who on visiting the spot later found that the stone had been re- placed. Fofunately, it was again removed in time, or else the last train from Ross, which was due a few minutes later, would have been precipitated into the Wye. -?--

SALISBURY'S VISIT. Arrangements for the Gathering at Cardiff. This (Saturday) afternoon a meeting will be held at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, at three o'clock of the reception committee of the Cardiff Con- servative Association, which has been entrusted with making suitable arrangements in connec- tion with the forthcoming visit of Lord Salisbury.

CARDIFF GUARDIANS Appoint a Ladies' Visiting Committee for the Workhouse. A meeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians was held at the union this morning. Dr. Paine presided, and there was a good attendance of members. -The report of the committee appointed to select a committee of lady visitors was submitted and adopted by the meeting. The ladies appointed for the first six months were Miss Watson (Llandaff), Miss Edith Jones (Haliwell-terrace), Mrs. Mullins (Cathays), Mrs. Norman (Canton), Miss Reed (Stacey-road). and Sister Esther (St. Margeret's House of Mercy, Roath). The rules and regu- lations of this committee were also submitted and approved.—Dr. Paine sa41 the matter had been very carefully considered, and the committee had been careful in the selection of the ladies. They had endeavoured to select those whose discretion would be such as to occasion no interference with the discipline of the house.— Alderman Jacobs expressed the opinion that there should be a rule providing that ladies, in visiting the Tarious wards and apartments, should be accompanied by a respon- sible officer.

AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS. Improvement in their Condition in Scotland. A Blue Book was published on Friday con- taining the report by the assistant commissioners of the Labour Commission on the condition of the agricultural labourer in certain selected districts of Scotland. The conclusion arrived at is that the general condition of the labourer has greatly improved. Regularity of his employment, cer- tainty of wages and of house accommodation for many months, close contact with his daily work, and full wage during sickness, all combined to place him in a good position, even compared with that of working men with higher wages. Inquiries, however, having been made on many occasions as to how the labourer now stands with his increased means and resources-in other words, as to how he had made use of these in the way of thrift—the replies were not so satis- factory.

RHONDDA SCHOOL BOARD. Nineteen Candidates To-day Battle for Thirteen Seats. Considerable interest is taken throughout the Rhondda Valleys in the YsLradyfodwg School Board election, which takes place this morning. There are nineteen candidates for thirteen seats, and, as the population of the parish is very large, many thousands of votes will have to be recorded. The presiding officers and polling clerks, with the ballot boxes in their charge, started from Pontypridd in breaks and cabs at half-past five this morning for their various destinations.

HULL DOCK STRIKE. Action Against the Shipping Federation. At Liverpool County-court on Friday the case of John Taylor against the Shipping Federation was down for hearing. It was an action to recover zE2 15s. for breach of contract, and was a test case, the plaintiff being one of a. number of labourers who were taken to Hull during the strike there, and who wore sent home before the completion of their contract. It was announced that the federation had agreed to pay the claim and costs. -?

SEARCHING FOR BODIES. More Than One Thought to be Killed in a Gunpowder Explosion. A Reuter's telegram from Paris says:—The Soleil this morning publishes a telegram from Bordeaux stating that the powder magazine at St. Medard, near that city, blew up on Friday evening with a terrific report. It was found that one man had been killed and at least two injured, but it is believed there were other persons about the building at the time of the accident. An active search of the ruins is con- sequently being made by the authorities.

A Coming Fight. A Dalziel's telegram from Bridgeport (Con- necticut) this morning says :—Articles have been signed for a ten-round glove contest between Tommy Ryan, the champion welter-weight of America, and Henry Jamieson, the heavy-weight of this city. Ryan weighs 1421b. and Jamieson 1551b.

A Lloyd's telegram of Friday states that the steamer Clyde, when1 leaving Llanelly on Thursday, grounded, and still remmn-i. It is reported that she is badly strained.

Clearing the Calendar. QUARTER SESSIONS AT CAR- DIFF PROCEEDING. Recorder Williams at Work in his Court hearing Evidencs and Administer- ing Justice. The Cardiff Borough Quarter Sessions were resumed at the Town-hall this morning (before Mr. B. F. Williams, Q.C., recorder.) Alleged Theft of a Watch. Thomas Kavanagh (45), dealer,was charged on bail with feloniously stealing a watch from the person of Jonathan Hodges, at Cardiff, on the 16th of February last. Mr. S. T. Evans appeared for the prose- cution Mr. A. Lewis defended.—The prosecutor, who is a collier at Mountain Ash, came to Cardiff in February last, and was taken to a house in Mary Ann-street. He stayed there for some time, after which he was assaulted, and the watch, which was the subject of investiga- tion, was taken from him. Some time in Sep- tember last the watch was taken to the shep of Mr. Phillips in St. Mary-street, and offered in pledge by a man named William Steeley. Mr. Phillips suspected from information he possessed that the watch had been stolen.—William said he got the watch from his brother Rees, who was outside, and who alleged that he received the watch from the prisoner. The latter met the allegation with a positive denial, and Mr. Lewis, for the defence, contended that there was no evidence to justify the conclusion that the watch was ever in the possession of Kavanagh. The accused received a good character. There was a second count in the indictment for receiving.—The jury found a verdict of not guilty on both counts, and the prisoner was discharged. A Dishonest Sailor. Francisco Oliveira, 29, a coloured sailor, was indicted for feloniously stealing a clock and other articles, and a purse containing 15s. 4 £ d., the property of Charles Harrison, at Cardiff, on the 10th of September last. Mr. Charles Law- rence appeared for the prosecution. Prisoner was undefended.—The prosecutor is the master of the steamship Albion, and stated in evidence that he missed the property from his ship in the West Bute Dock. Prisoner was caught red-handed, walking off with the things.—He was convicted of felony in 1887, and was now sentenced to two months' imprisonment. Alleged Indecent Assault. John Crowley, 26, labourer, was charged with indecently assaulting Hannah Young at Cardiff on the 26th of July last. SMr. Robert Woodfall, instructed by Mr. Belcher, appeared for the prosecution and Mr. Arthur Lewis, instructed by Mr. William Rees, was for the defence. Prosecutrix is the wife of a coal trimmer, living at Blackweir, Cardiff. On the day in question she had been on a visit to Treforest and returned home by the last train. ,On her way to Black- weir she was accosted by the prisoner, who she alleged followed her up North-road, she pro- testing all the while, and then he threw her on some doorsteps, and committed the assault com- plained of.—Prosecutrix was submitted to a long examination by Mr. Arthur Lewis. She did not knock at the door of the house, upon the steps of which she was assaulted, because she flid not wish to disturb the inmates. She did not call at Nell's public-house that night, but walked straight home. She did not see in Nell's two young men named O'Brien and Crowley, who were asked to stand up in court, and confronted with the witness. She did not ask prisoner to accompany her home, neither did he say, I must go home," and she did not thereupon remark, 'Come on, because it is a lonely road." She did not see Police constable Porter in charge of a drunken woman. She did not walk comfort- ably home arm-in-arm with the prisoner.—For the defence Mr. Lewis called Police-constable Porter, who said that after midnight on the night in question, while in charge of a drunken woman, he saw prisoner walking towards Blackweir arm in arm with the p-osecutrix, who hung down her head as she passed. Two young men, named Dukes and Goodhall, were there, and it was not true, as prosecutrix stated, that she made any complaint to them.—The young man Dukes was called, and confirmed the statement of the constable that prosecutrix and the prisoner on that nigh walked up North-road arm in arm, and appa rently on the best of terms.—Prisoner was allowed to give evidence. He affirmed that on the evening in question he was in Nell's j public-house with three companions, named O'Brien, Crowley, and Osmond, when the prosecutor came in with a man named Stacey, and in his company had a few drinks." Sub- sequently witness accompanied prosecutrix and Stacey to the Criterion public-house, in Church- street, and from thence to "the faggot shop in Quay-street. Outside the shop Stacey and the woman had a few words." She said, Will you meet me to-morrow night ?'' Stacey answered, "All right,athalf-past seven. I won't see you home to-night, but that young man (referring to wit- ness) will." Prosecutrix said, Come on, then," and they walked towards her home friendly to- gether. After walking a short distance he wished to return back, but she persuaded him not to do so, as she had a long way to walk, and the road was lonely. He accompanied her to the door, and she then made a complaint to her husband, although he had done nothing to her. Ultimately prisoner was found not guilty and discharged. A Blacksmith's Assault Case. Thomas Cruchett, an elderly blacksmith, of Hodges-row. Cardiff, was indicted for assault- ing Albert Hurd, a striker in his employ, with intent. Mr. T. W. Williams (instructed by Mr. Donald M'Lean) appeared for the pro- secution Mr. C. J. Jackson (instructed by Mr. Arthur Rees) defended.—Prosecutor appeared with one side of his head plastered. The facts were that on the afternoon of the 26th of September the parties bad a dispute in the prisoner's shop. The prosecutor wished to go tb dinner. The prisoner was un- willing, and ordered him to proceed with lis work. Prisoner was holding a piece of hot iron with a pair of tongs and told prose- cutor to strike it with a sledge hammer on the anvil. Prosecutor had his hand on the hammer, when prisoner struck him on the head with the piece of hot iron, inflicting severe injuries, in- cluding a fracture of the skull.—Prosecutor (in reply to Mr. Jackson) denied that he had first throatened to hit the prisoner with the sledge hammer.—Mr. Jackson Was it not reasonable to refuse to strike when the iron was hot; The Recorder: But he struck. (Laughter.) R PROCEEDING.]

A Dalziel's telegram from Budapest says :— Great excitement was caused on Friday night on the Exchange by two visitors suddenly being seized with cholera.

I Conference of Mayors WHAT ARE THE WAGES OF ¡ THE COLLIERS P i 1 1 V The Secretary of the Coalownerft Suggest how Accurate Informa- t3 tion can be Obtained. The Mayor of Sheffield has convened a second meeting of mayors, to be held at Sheffield on Monday, to take into consideration the new development of the coal crisis. All the mayors who conferred on the last occasion have pre- mised to be present, and some new proposala will be formulated. The proceeding's are to be strictly private. A conference of the represen- tatives of the masters and men will then be arranged. Offer by the Masters. The Press Association states that Mr. Ellis, secretary to the coalowners' federation, on Friday addressed the following letter to the Mayor of Sheffield Wigan, October 20. Sir,—Several letters have appeared in the press from coalowners containing information as to the amount of wages earned by the colliers in their employ prior to the stop. The accuracy of the figures so given has been disputed by representatives of the miners in tlieir public addresses and in their communications to the press. In order that the public may have the opportunity of obtaining, on un- doubted authority, the exact information as to this matter, I am instructed by the committee of the federated coalowners to ask you if you will be good enough to name six chartered accountants of posi- tion, and Mr. Pickard, M.P., shall tlu-n be in" vited to nominate one of then1, who, under your instructions, shall examine the hook" of three representative collieries in each district, for the purpose of ascertaining what tht. earnings of the men really were prior to the stoppage, and the result of such examinatian shall be pub* lished. If you be good enough to do this, ana if Mr. Pickard accepts this offer, it will be the means of giving to the pbblic accurate information upon on* matter which appears at present to be in dispute, The interest which you have been good enough ta take in this labour difficulty will, I hope, be sufficient excuse for troubling you further in this matter. Faithfully yours, THOMAS KATCUFFE ELLIS,

FEATHERSTONE RIOTS. Government Commissioners Hear Further Evidence. Upon the resumption of the Government T inquiry into the Featherstone disturbances at Wakefield this morning Mr. Smithies, a local re- I porter, who arrived at Ackton Hall Colliery on the night when the military fired upon the mob and killed two men, gave a description of the destruction of property by the miners, which he saw going on as early as seven in the evening. He also witnessed men piling up shavings by the side of the barrels of oil, to which they afterwards set fire. The troops had to retire at one stage owing to the thick hail of stones. He saw four or five soldiers struck. The stone-throwing continued up to the time when the order to fire was given, but for the moment it ceased when a soldier knelt down to shoot. After the first shot the mob cried, "It is only blank cartridge," and sent another shower Rf stones at the soldiers, at the same time shouting and jeering them. The evidence of several police officers showed that the constabulary charged the crowd, but were compelled to beat a retreat owing to the volleys of stones with which they were assailed. The captain of the fire brigade described the injuries which he and his men received. On one occasion, when they advanced to extinguish a fire they were overpowered by the mob, and had to retire, leaving the place to burn. Some of the stones were discharged by young men from catapults. Lord St. Oswald, owner of the Nostell Col. liery, near Featherstone, gave evidence as to applying for troops the day after the Feather- stone riots. He saw Mr. Asquith at the Hous* of Commons. Witness was proceeding to nar- rate something that took plaoo, when The President said they need not go intt that. The police-constable whoheld thelamp while th i Riot Act was being read stated that he saw the magistrate struck with a stone after he had > finished reading the Act. Captain Barker, who commanded the troops that fired on the mob, was re-called, and stated that ten shots were fired and over twenty were wounded iu the bayonet charge. The soldiers did not get close enough to use their bayonets. Half a dozen men of the South Staffordshire Regiment were called and produced rifles and helmets which had been damaged by'Mre mob. Captain Otley, of the Yorkshire Light Infan- try, next gave evidence. He said that when he f arrived at eleven o'clock at night with his men' they were received with stones and abuse. However, he was able to manage the crowd in his part of the colliery without resorting to force. After some other evidence, including that of county magistrates, The President announced the close of this part of the case, and the colliers' advocates then proceeded to call witnesses in support of i their contention.

CARDIGAN CUSTOMS. An Aged Farmer Sued for Breach of Promise. At Friday's sitting of the Aberystwith Connty- court (before Judge David Lewis) a case which occupied several hours, and was not over until nine at night, revealed sad social conditions in Cardiganshire. The case had been remitted from the High Court of Justice, and was one in which Mary Davies, Treflin, Tregaron, sought to recover from David Jones, an aged farmer, i living at Llwyngari, of the same place, I £ 100 damages for breach of promise of j marriage. The plaintiff is about 26 years of age, and cannot be said to be prepossessing. Mr. Griffith Jones, barrister, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Dodd, Liverpool, for the defendant. It was stated that when the girl was sixteen or seventeen years of age she went into defen- dant's service, his wife being then alive. She gave birth to an illegimate child, and ( it was sworn to the defendant. The I girl left defendant's service, and subse- quently the wife died, and it was alleged by the plaintiff that between May, 1892, and March, 1893, he made her offers of marriage, One of offers was said to be con- tained in a letter. but the letter had been lost. Another was a verbal offer. He had, it was said, met the girl at Tre- garon fair, and took her home. Her mother said, Why do you bring this wicked man here?" to which he replied, "What is the matter with you; I am going to marry her." The third occasion was at Treffin, where she was is service. Defendant, it was said ,went there at night and when courting' her in bed, after the custom of the country, the farmer heard defendant say he was going to marry plaintiff. The farmer, it transpired, slept in a bed which was only partitioned off by the head of it from plaintiff'ii bed, and he had been requested by her to listen to the conversation. The defence was a complete denial by the defenda.nt. He admitted that he was adjudged by the magistrates to be the father of the child, but it wsis no use denying- it in the face of their malicious evidence. He had never sent plaintiff a letter, nor had he ever been to Treflin or to plaintiff's mother's house. He paid the plaintiff wages for the time she had been in his service after the alleged promise, and called a witness to give evidence to a receipt produced coming to a settlement between them. The evidence was so conflicting that -the jury could not decide upon their verdict. i—wwwmmmmKmnmmmmmmmmtammm -?-

TWO MEN INJURED. Explosion in the Coal Bunkers of Her Majesty's -Ship Anson. An explosion occurred in her Majesty's ship Anson's coal bunkers at Spithead this morning, and two stokers were removed to the hospital seriously injured.

Fouled the Dredger. This morning the steam tug Pelaw was tewinfc a schooner from the roads into the Bute Dock when she fouled the dredger buoy, causing tb. schooner to swerve, and the latter carried away the Pelaw's funnel.