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BOXING.. SHARKEY V. M'CORMICK A Central News telegram from New York oil Tuesday says:—At Philadelphia last night Tom Sharkey knocked out Jack M'Cormick in the second round.

Doctor's Libel Suit. VERDICT FOR DAMAGES AGAINST A COUNCILLOR. In the Queen's Bench Division on Monday the Lord Chief Justice and a special jury heard an action for Jibel in which Dr. Thomas J. Vallance, of Stratford, sought damages from Mi. John J. Terrett, meat salesman at West Ham. Defendant admitted publication of certain words complained of, but denied the meaning attached to them. He further expressed regret for using expressions calculated to convey the impression that the plaintiff had treated the children in the West Ham Workhouse with bru- tality and unkindness. and paid JB20 into court. Dr. Vallance had been the medical officer of the West Ham Union, the workhouse schools, and infirmary, for 30 years. He was also the registrar, appointments which brought him in £1.200 a year, apart from his private practice. Last March a visiting committee commissioned the superintendent 10 make inquiries as to some seven children whom they had seen. The superintendent jotted down the names and details of the inquiries, and left the list on the plaintiff's surgery table. A margin was left for plaintiff's reply, and Dr. Va lance. having put his comments down, left the paper for the superintendent. NOT FOR PUBLICATION. In one case the committee asked if a boy of twelve named Bowers would not be benefited by having a protection plate or a pad over a wound received some years before. Dr. Val- lance replied, "Yes. Send him to Downs. No use to a boy like him; he will want a new one every week." The boy was a very restless boy, and the doctor thought he would not keep the pad on. In another case they asked whether a hoy named 8ulliyan, aged fifteen, who had one eye dead from birth, would not be benefited by being sent, to the Ophthalmic Hospital as an in-patient. The plaintiff replied: "He might go. Nothing- to be done but to take his eye out. or I will do it when I have leisure." These answers were meant for the superin- tendent, and not intended to go before the hoard of guardians. However, they were laid before the committee, and the committee laid them before the board, where they were treated as a formal report, and warmly debated. With- out asking for an explanation, a resolution was passed, r ling upon plaintiff to resign. APPEAL TO THE GALLERY. < Thi* was all reported in the papers, an elec- tion being pending. Defendant, a councillor of West Ham. published a placard which con- tained the libels. It quoted the requests mafia by the committee to the plaintiff, and gave the replies which were designated "brutal." It proceeded: — "Fellow Workers.—The board has a^ked this monster to resign, but we know on good authority that an attempt is to be made to re-instate him at the next meeting. So up to the poll in your thousands, and vote for and prevent the re-appointment of this brute." J'lainfilF v/n- subsequently re-instated. For the defendant it was contended that he W;h a man of small means, and that the money paid into court was sufficient. The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff for JE150 beyond the sum paid into court. Judgment was. therefore, given for the plain- tiff for X150 and costs.

FIRE AT A CARDIFF HOTEL. Some alarm was occasioned at Cardiff Docks on Monday morning by the report being circu- lated that the Dowlais Hotel was on fire. The fire station was communicated with, and the brigade turned out with an engine, but before their arrival the outbreak was put out. It appears that by some means or other one of the joists in the building caught fire, but the flames were. fortunately, noticed in time. and a few buckets of water sufficed to subdue them.

SOUTH WALES MINERS' ASSOCIATION. MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the executive of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Miners' Association and the executive of the Enginemen and Stokers and Outside Fitters' Association and of the Winding Enginemen's Association, was held at the Park Hotel, Pontypridd. on Monday morning and afternoon. Mr. W. Abraham ("Mabon"?. M.P.. occupied the chair, and Mr. W. Hopkins (of the Enginemen) was in the rice-chair. — Mr. Abraham laid before the enginemer. s executive the terms 'upon which, in the view of the miners' executive, they (the cr.ginenien) <Jould be affiliated to the miners' association. The terms were discussed at con- siderable length, with the result that the f!H!iwm»ni association are going to place the matter before their constituents for deliberation, and to call a conference in order to decide what course to adopt. From the remarks of the representatives of both sides, it may be gathered that a very hopeful feeling prevailed at the meeting that an effec- tive affiliation could be brought about A separate meeting of the executive of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Miners' Association was held at the Park Hotel Pontypridd, on Monday, for the purpose of arranging speakers to address meetings in various parts of South Wales for the further propagation of the organisation. NON-ASSOCIATED COLLIERIES STOPPAGE OF BWLLFA AND NANTYMELYN The Bwllfa, and Nantymelyn Collieries cwned by the non-associated owners, were idle I 011 Monday, ofring to the employers insisting on the men binding themselves absolutely to the sUding-scnle agreement. Before the clo<-e of the day the dispute was settled, the mPII having. ngreed to fall into line with the asso-1 eiated collieries. j eiated collieries. j

IPIER HEAD RAILINGS Meeting of the Cardiff I Corperation. At a meeting of the Cardiff Town Council held at the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Monday morning, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman T. Morel). Mr. Good asked the mayor whether it was not illegal for him, as a, member of the Cardiff Railway Company, to preside over or take part in the discussion which would take place that morning in respect of the Pier-head encroachment, as a matter of business between himself and the corporation. Mr. Brain: I rise to protest- against this sort of thing. (Hear, hear.) Alderman Morel is mayor of Cardiff and the chief magistrate, and we are all members of the corporation. If the ratepayers choose to send any man to the corporation to represent them, he is good enough for any position. (Hear, hear.t I really think it is a slur on the present mayor to be asked such a question. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Good: Mr. Brain is not the town-clerk. I ask the question, and demand to have it answered. As a member of the Cardiff Rail- way Company, is it not illegal for you to sit on this council this morning to judge on a matter of business between yourselves and the town? Mr. Lewis Morgan rose to a point of order. Mr. Good was surely out of order, because this was the time for asking questions of chairmen of committees. Mr. Good: Again I rise, a.nd I say-(cries of "Chair" and "Order")—I say I am perfectly in order in asking this question of the mayor as chairman of all the committees. The Mayor: I ask Mr. Wheatley, as town- clerk, to reply. For a few moments other questions were asked and disposed of. Mr. Wheatley inti- mating that he would reply later 011. On a deputation being announced from the Order of Foresters, Mr. Good again rose. ami asked whether his question was going to be shelved. Was this a dodge? (Cries of "Oh" and "Order.") The Mayor said the reply would be given in due course, but he wanted Mr. Good to save the time of the gentlemen who were waiting to address the corporation. (Hear, hear.) Subsequently the Town-clerk said. in answer to Mr. Good, he advised the mayor to leave the chair when the matter in dispute was being discussed. THE DEPUTATION. Shortly afterwards a deputation appointed at the indignation meeting on Saturua-y night was introduced by Mr. John Jenkins. The deputation consisted of the Rev. W. Spurgeon and Messrs. J. Stauaway, U. Burgess, J. Enoch, and J. W. Wood. The Rev. W. Spurgeon stated that the deputa- tion were not there to dictate to the mayor and corporation, out it was felt that tuore had been something tike secrecy and hurry in dealing with this great and important question. He would not argue the point whether the com- mittee was properly appointed, but he would call attention to the fact that they were requested by the council to protect the rights of the public over the land in question." Aiie meeting on Saturday night was unanimously of opinion that if the reports in the newspapers correctly represented what had been done me committee had not protected the rights of the public. The corporation had demolished a barrier, and either they had a right to do that or not. If they had the right no part of that barrier should be re-erected. If the corporation had no right to take down the railings, how did it come about, he asked, that the Cardiff Rail- way Company, after threatening the town for twelve months, suggested a compromise. It was the general opinion in the town that the Cardiff Railway Company were not the people to suggest such an arrangement if they knew they were perfectly right. There had been too much secrecy, and the public ought to have been in possession of more information than they were at the present time. The meeting on Saturday night strongly objected to the town, being mulcted in costs becaused the ratepayers had defended their rights. All the deputation asked was that before a decision was arriced at the fullest possible information should be given, and a town's meeting, presided over by the mayor, be held. Mr. J. Stanaway spoke in similar terms. He mayor, be held. Mr. J. Stanaway spoke in similar terms. He conceded that the committee had done what they considered best, but at the same time there were others who thought they had not done the best in the interest of the ratepayers. He thought the ratepayers should have a say in a matter of that kind. Mr. J. W. Wood also spoke, contending that aJ the information bearing upon the question should be put before the ratepayers. The Mayor promised that the statements made by the deputation should be fully considered by the council. His Worship then left the chair, and Alder- man Ramsdale thereupon presided over the proceedings, and at once proposed that the report of the Pier-head Encroachment Com- mittee be received. Alderman David Jones seconded the proposi- tion. The Town-clerk said a report had been pre- pared on this matter, which he would now read. Mr. Robinson: Why was it not printed? Why bring it in now? Mr. Grossman: I hope it will be printed in the minutes, and that we shall have time to consider it. Mr. Allen: I should like to ask if there is any special reason why this has not been done. • Mr. Meyrick: How can we grasp a report like that without reading it-a report dealing with complicated legal matters? AN AMENDMENT. Mr. Edward Thomas said he had a resolution prepared on the matter. He proposed that the consideration of the report of the Pier. head Encroachment Sub-committee be deferred until the interrogatories issued by both sides, together with the replies thereto, have been printed and distributed among the members of the council, together with all papers, docu- ments, extracts from any doods bearing 011 the same. and any evidence under the con- sideration of the sub-committee. In the face of a considerable difference of opinion—a con- siderable preponderance of opinion—that pre- vailed in the town, he considered that the only justice that could be done to the committee was to place the public in the same position as themselves, to enable them to come to a fair decision. Ho had drafted the resolution with the view of doing justice to the com- mittee. Something like twenty lines of printed matter could not in any way be an adequate report of such an important matter as that dealt with hy, the sub-committee. They knew that for twelve months the matter had been under the consideration of the sub-committee, and there must have been a vast amount of papers and evidence prepared and used by th-a sub-committee, and it whs quite impossible for anyone who was anxious to come to a just conclusion to do so on the evidence that had been presented to them that day. Mr. Robinson seconded the amendment and asked why the report had not been printed and circulated The Ex-Mayor said the members had not tho information in time, but. in order that the council should be put in possession of the facts as early as possible, it was thought that the rewrt should be read. If it was their desire to have it printed, with the other information. there was not the slightest, objection to it being done. The sub-committee had done what they thought best for Cardiff, as the corporation would see by and bye. Alderman Jacobs said, seeing that the cor- poration had appointed gentlemen in whom they had implicit confidencevto treat in this matter, and armed, as he understood, witu plenary powers-" Xo. no," and Chair "—see- ing that they had been entrusted with this responsibe duty. and had met the plaintiffs in this case, and that they had consented to withdraw aU further legal proceedings on the terms agreed upon, he hardly thought it would be a dignified course for this corporation to try and undo that. (" 011, oh!") Mr White sa;d, while he was in entire sym- pathy with the spirit of the amendment, they had heard words used by several people, such us "secrecy" and "hurry." Mr. E. Thomas had referred to the consideration of tbe report being postponed. How was he aware that such a report was to be presented that morning? Mr. E. Thomas said he did not know any. thing about it, and he was not responsible for the expressions of other people. Alderman Sanders said he had tried dispas- sionately to understand this matter and he had tried to justify the committee as to their powers. He had most carefully read the words of the resolution which gave the power to the sub-committee, and he thought their powers were very restricted, and were passed for the accomplishment of a certain purpose. They were authorised to do all such acts, matters, anf* things as might be necessary and expedient for protecting and enforcing the rights of the public. (Hear, hear.) That was a very restricted power, and he did not say that the committee had not done that. The com- mittee had not put them in possession of any reasons for believing that the rights of the people of Cardiff had not been given away. For nearly 45 years he had known that plot of ground, and he knew what the access to the sea had been there. He had lived to see the access prevented, and he had lived to see the Corporation ot Cardiff rise in rebellion aeainst them taking possession of the land to which many of them believed the town had a full and perfect right Prompt and decisive action was taken-(hoar. fiea-r) »mrt the owners of the Pute railways had replied to that by going to law. They had taken their course, as far as th«v saw, wisely, but they were shrewd people- (hear. heaD-and knew what they were doing I The corporation need not take the trouble to help or teach them. (Luughter.) Matters had gone on up to a certain point, but t-hev had still the contention tttat that portion of land I. which was to be given away was the nronartfc cf the people of Cardiff. (Hear, hear.) How- ever, Lord Lute became Possessed of that land He did not enclose any part, and the people of Cardiff had had their user for more than 40 years. The committee had no power except to pursue their legal acts of enforcing the rights of the people of Cardiff, and if they had yielded in any particular, and given up any portion of the rights of the public, they had gone beyond the powers giveft to them by the cor- poration. He protested in the strongest lan- guage that could possibly be used against the giving up of any rights which might fairly belong to the public. (Hear, hear.) !fl'. Snnonds asked what portion of the land had never been enclosed by the Bute authori- ties. Alderman Saniers said. going back to 1854. when he saw the sill of the East Bute Dock laid. he never saw anything like an enclosure until late years. There was never any idea of doing it, and he said, in the strongest way, that the people of Cardiff had a perfect right, when they went down Bute-street and along Stuart-street, to go to the sea. as freely as possible, and it was only lately that that right had been in any way disputed. Mr. Symonds said he could go back 28 years, and there were rails before and since the Pilotage Office was built. Mr. Veall said he moved, in justice to the committee, that the report be read before they discussed Mr. Thomas's resolution. Mr. J. Tucker supported. They were discussing the matter in the dark. The Ex-Mayor said they were discussing and discussing and not getting any nearer. There were too many "ifs" in the speeches up to the present. The report ought either to be read or deferred until it could be printed and cir- culated. They should not waste two or three days in debate without knowing where they were. Alderman David Jones said he had not seen the report—("Oh, 0I1")—and was anxious to hear it. Let them keep their "Oh, ohs" until they knew what he was going to say. Mr. Chappell said he could not credit that Alderman David Jones had not seen the report when it was stated to be the report of the com- mitteo. Alderman D. Jones said it was most un. generous to say that there had been any secrecy or hurrp about the matter. When the committee had met there had been the same notice as wag given in other cases, and this meeting bad been called on exactly the same lines as other council meetings. It would be a direct affront to the council if they had allowed outside people to know what had transpired without first bringing it to the council. With respect to this report, he took it that it was a legal opinion on the part of the Town-clerk as to the probable result of the proceedings taken. That was all it was as far as he could gather from it. Mr. Mildon said Alderman Jones had said there was no secrecy or hurry. He should like to know whether the committee had any infor- mation before them on the 11th, 12th, a.nd 16th of January which helped them to arrive at the conclusions they had come to. If so, he was entitled to that information himself. He should like to know whether there was any- thing taken down in the minute-book of the committee except the few lines which had been printed for the information of the council. If so. they ought to have it before them. (Hear hear.) The Town-clerk said tha.t at the meetings referred to the whole question was considered, with the result stated in the minutes. There were no minutes other than those which had been published. Mr. Jenkins stated that the question first of was whether the council had a right of way, and they proceeded to remove the railings. The town of Cardiff was prepared to pay any amount of money to fight the action which had been commenced against this proceeding. He could not, therefore, vote for the confirmation of the minutes until he had submitted to aim in print the documents which the town-clerk had in his hands. When they had that report uhey would be able to put questions which they could not possibly put that day MR. ANDREWS RESORTS TO PROVERBS. Mr. Thomas Andrews denied that the com- mittee had any intention to maintain undue secrecy They felt that they had plenary powers to deal with the question. ("No no'") The only object the committee had in view was to put the information directly before the council instead of allowing the members to receive it through the press. Mr. Spurgeon said the deputation were there to protect the rights of the pub ic uver the land in question, but there waa a Boot which said, "He that jndgeth a matter before he heareth ill not wise." He (Mr. Andrews) contended that the committee had protected the rights of the public over the land in question, and however much money they expended they could not get any more according to their own witnesses and the advice they received. He had no doubt that when the report was published the council would say that the committee had done the best they could under the circumstances. He could not understand the indignation which had been shown. Surely, the members had the confidence of the ratepayers who elected them. The committee were on'y five out of 40, and surely the remaining 35 were competent to look after the interests of the town. He courted publicity, and hoped that Mr. Thomas's amend- ment would be carried. A STORMY SCENE. Mr. Good supported the amendment, and said he was satisfied that when al! the facts were before the public the report would be rejected in its entirety, because he was opposed alto- gether to the agreement. (Laughter.) It was not his opinion alone; he was simply echoing the voice of the public. He believed 98 percent of the ratepayers were in full agreement W,„Q what he stated. If the amendment were carried it would be brought before a town's meeting, which won d be convened, and if that was not sufficient a plebiscite of the town would be taken, when 98 per cent. of the people would reiect the com- mitteea decision. The town had a perfect right to the land according to the law. and Sir Wi liam Thomas £ ewis knew that, otherwise J0UlLn0t ha,vo acted the art of a mid- j and a nerc burglar. (Cries of TP{ r Withdraw,' and general confusion.) I! he did not know that, he would not have commenced to put up the railings at twelve c clock on a Saturday night; he world have done f work ;11 opeu daylight. The Ex-Mayor: I must rule that Mr. Good i., goin.T bevond hiB rights in calling a gentle- a miùnight robber. Really, this is not emaiily conduct, in the council.chamber a'ir m r presence of the public. lery Vea*'I: 11 only playing to the gal- Alderman Cory: The language nsed by Mr. £ ('0(1 in ca .iug a gentleman like Sir William Lewis a midnight robber is very much ;uul I hope he will withdraw it. Mr. Good: Sir William Thomas Lewis wishes to roo us of our rights. For souio seconds Alderman Cory, Mr. Good, ^n.embers talked together/and cries If>ncrtw?r and "Chair" became general. At length the ex-Mayor restored order. Mr. Good (continuing): The committee has exceeded its instructions. They were appointed to ki,ock down the railings, and they did it fhey were appointed to protect the public against the action of Sir William Thomas Pi>r-head! °PeU lieht of way at the Alderman David Jones: And they have done it. Mr. Good: No, they have not. According to tue agreement set forth in the minutes I deny it. You have compromised with a man who wished to rob us of our rights Some further interruption took place several members rising to points of order. Mr. Jenkins: I rise 10 a point of order. If Mr. Good is using words which incriminate himself in respect to Sir William Thomas Lewis he will be responsible. ("No, no.") Allow me to proceed. The Ex-Mayor: You are making a speech. Mr Jenkins: Every member is making a speech. Mr. Good: The committee have no right to enter into this compromise. Alderman Jacobs: I think Mr. Good should withdraw the observation he made in regard to Sir William Thomas Lewis. It is insulting to that gentleman. Mr. Good: Cardiff will not agree to the com- promise. There must be no surrender, no com- promise, and no agreement with Sir William 011 the matter. We must have our right-of-way, as before. The public demand it, and I tell you this: If this corporation decide in favour of this agreement, and erect any part of the railings at the Pier-head. I will rend them to tIn ground, backed by the public of Car- diff. (Loud laughter.) I condemn the action of the committee altogether, and if I were in order I would move that the committee retire, and that their places be filled with more honest men. ("Oh. oh," and cries of "Withdraw.") Mr. Veall asked that the report which was in the hands of the Town-cierk be read, so that they might know what the legal position was. Mr. White pointed out that Mr. Thomas ill h's amendment asked for much more than the report of the committee. Mr. Good stated that several members had spoken two or three timee, and he thought the ex-mayor was wanting in his duty. The Ex-Mayor: We all know Councilor Good. ("No, 110.") He (the ex-mayor) thought it vas unkind on the part of Mr. Good to conduct himself as he had done that morning. Me could threaten as he liked, but, after all, he wa.s only one. He was not opposed to the amendment of Mr. Thomas, because the com- mittee had nothing to hide. They had con- sulted the interests of Cardiff, and had, e- tained every right-of-way which the public L>o?8essed for the last 50 years. (Mr. Good: "So, no.") Mr. Good kna* nothing about it. When the report is read it will show where wisdom rested. Was it the opinion of the council ihat the report lie read? Mr. Chappell: Whose report is it? I The Ex-Mayor: The report of the committee. Mr. Chappell: One of the members of the committee has just said that he has not seen it. The ex-Mayor: He did not come to the meot- ng in time. Mr. White: Is it the report of the committee >1' of the town-clerk? The Town-clerk: I prepared the report fe r I -he committee, who met this morning, but Alder. nan Jones was not present. The amendment was then put and agreed to, j without opposition, but several members abstained from voting, because :he report of :lis committee had not bevm read. f Mr. Illtyd Thomas then moved that the report of the committee be read. but that no discussion take place upon it at that meeting. Mr. Veail seconded. Mr. White pointed out that considerable time would be taken in obtaining and printing the information asked for in Mr. Edward Thomas's information asked for in Mr. Edward Thomas's amendment. He wanted to know what the position of the respective parties would be in the meantime. The Ev-Mayor said it would be better to leave that phats of the question alone. If they would have the report read they would see what had been done. Alderman David Jones: I would like to have the report read. When this matter comes on for further consideration, if Mr Good is here and speaks of the committee retiring for the purpose of re-placing them by more honest men —("Shame")—I will te 1 him that the characters of those men will bear favourable comparison with that of Councillor Good. (Loud ap- plause.) Mr. Chappell protested against the ungentle- manly conduct of certain members in con- tinually interrupting Councillor Good and rousing him He invited them to "play off" younger meR who were better able to stand it. Mr. Illtyd Thomas's proposition was then agreed to, and the report, which was as follows, was then read:- WHAT THE SUB COMMITTEE HAS TO SAY. FULL AND SATISFACTORY REASONS FOR THE COMPROMISE. This action having now been settled upon the terms contained in the minutes of proceed- ing of the pier-head encroachment committee of the 21st of January, it may be well that a statement should be made as to the legal posi- tion both of the railway company and' the corporation, and the reasons which led the committee to agree to the terms mentioned. It will be recollected that in the eariy part of the year 1895, the company erected railings enclosing their property near the Pier-head, and in doing so they enclosed the land imme- diately at the end of Bute-street by erecting a fence on the Bute-street side of the line of railway running from the docks of the com- pany to the Mount Stuart Dry Dock, and thereby prevented and obstructed the public right-of-way to the sea. The Town-clerk accord- ingly wrote the company upon the matter. and, as a result, the part of the fencing which obstructed the public right-of-way to the sea was removed by the company. Subsequently the company altered their line of railway before mentioned by taking it up and re-laying it some 2ft. 6in. nearer to the sea. Late in the evening of December 5. 1897, or early in the morning of December 6, 1897, the plaintiffs again erected a fence across the end of Bute-street, on the Bute-street side of the said railway, and the public right-of-way to the sea was again obstructed. This act, was imme- j diately reported to the council, who appointed a special committee, with full power to deal with the matter. By the instructions of the committee the fence in question was, on the morning of the 7ih of December, 1897. pulled down. and free access to the sea was obtained. In pulling down the railings some persone demolished a part of the fence which should not have been pulled down. On the 31st of December. 1897, a writ was issued by the company against the corporation claiming an injunction to restrain the corpo. ration from trespassing on the lands and works of the company on the south side of Stuart- street, and from pulling down and damaging and interfering with the fence of the company, and damages for the trespass on the lands of the company and damage to the fence. In their statement of claim the company stated that "in exercise of the powers con- ferred upon them by the Acts of Parliament relating to the Bute Decks, and for enclosing their docks and works, they erected a substan- tial iron fence or railing, with a gateway and gate therein." I In their statement of defence the corporation claimed that they and the public for 40 years and upwards had been entitled to a public right-of-way from Bute-road and Stuart-street, and from the town of Cardiff, to and from the sea shore and the landing-stage. It will be observed, however, that the case was not one of a simple right-of-way, and one of the most important points involved in it was that of the plaintiff's statutory rights, of which a, short recital should here be given. By the Bute Docks Acts, 1830 and 1834, the predecessors of the Cardiff Railway Company were authorised to construct and erect certain docks and works at Cardiff, and, under these power*, certain works were carried out. Sub- sequently (as it appears from the recitals in the Bute Docks Act, 1865), the trustees of the late Marquess of Bute constructed without Parliamentary sanction, but under the powers contained in the will of the late marquess further works connected with the docks, and made additions and alterations thereto, inclu- ding the laying of the railway "wming from the Bute West Dock to the Mount Stuart Dry Dock, as appears by reference to the deposited plans for the Bute Docks Act, 1865. By Section 7 of the last-mentioned Act, the whole of the works of the company, whether constructed under Parliamentary powers or not, was made subject to the provisions of the Act, and the company were directed to deposit a plan of their then existing works with the clerk of the peace. This plan, which was pre- pared by an independent engineer appointed bv the Board of Trade, was duly deposited. and shows clearly the line of railway referred to above as a part of the undertaking. By Section 54 of the Act of 1865, the com- pany were empowered from time to time to wall in or otherwise enclose all or any of their docks and works. The question, therefore, aroee whether or not the company could lawfully fence the paxt of their railway in question, and it was on these Parliamentary powers (so it is believed) that the company were relying to prove their case. For the defence, the corporation had secured a large number of witnesses, who would prove that in their recollection the public had always had a right-of-way to the landing-slip and the sea, and no fence had ever been erected and no obstruction placed in the way of the public. It was clearly remembered, however, that up to comparatively recent years a fence had existed which prevented access to the old pontoon, but left the way to the landing-slip and the sea free and open. After a very careful consideration of the evi- dence collected, it appeared clear to the legal advisers of the committee and to the com- mittee themselves that what it went to prove was that the public had for all time enjoyed an uninterrupted right-of-way over the land coloured red 011 the plan annexed to the minutes of the committee 011 the 21st of January, 1899. There remained, however, the question of the company's statutory rights, and, whilst the defendants' case was a very strong :ne, there was uo certainty of success in such rii action. Negotiations were then opened with a view to settling the action and preventing further litigation and expense. The committee had two interviews with Sir W. T. Lewis, on behalf of the plaintiffs, and in the result the terms of settlement contained in the committee's pro. ceedings of the 21st of January, 1899, were agreed to. Dealing with the terms seriatim as they appear in the minutes;- Clause No. 1.—There is no doubt but that a section of the public in their excitement on the morning of December 7. 1897, pulled down a portion of the railings they had no right to pull down, and that whatever bad brie-i the result of the action had it gone to trial, the corporation would probably have had to re-erect the railings wrongfully pulled down. The cost of the re-erection from points A to B on the plan will be small. Clause No. 2.—The corporation claimed a, pub- lic right-of-way to the landing-slip and the sea over the property of the company qoloured red 011 the plan. They have secured a free and unin- terrupted right-of-way in perpetuity for the public over such land to the landing-slip and the sea. The right-of-way is wider by some six or seven feet than formerly existed. If the action had gone to trial, and resulted abso- lutely in favour of the corporation, the legal advisers of the corporation are of opinion that, no more would have been secured than has been secured by the terms of settlement. Although the corporation claimed the right-of-way, there was nothing to prove that the corporation owned the land. Indeed, everything went to show that it belonged to the plaintiffs, and, as a matter of fact, the corporation had never metalled or repaired the land in question. With regard to the dues mentioned in this clause, these are already collected by the company, and have been at all times so col- lected, under their Parliamentary powers. By the terms of sattlement no further powers are given to the company, but their rights, what- ever they may be, are merely preserved to them. With reference to the traffic over the com- pany's line of railway, it will be observed that the public 'are placed in a better position than heretofore, for, whilst there was formerly no restriction upon the company, they are now to avoid obstructing the traffic as far as prac- ticable. Clause 3.—Had the action gone to trial, and the corporation been successful, their costs, as between solicitor and client, and over and above what would have been allowed on taxa- tion, would have been very heavy, and it might- have been that the court would have given costs against, the corporation in respect of the part of the railings wrongfully pulled down, or have ordered each party to pay their own costa. In the opinion of the committee, and of their legal advisers, the terms of settlement as agreed to are highly satisfactory from the public standpoint, and having regard to the statutory rights of the company to enclose and fence their works as above-mentioned, and the un- certainty of litigation, it was not deemed advi- sable to contest the action merely for the sake of incurring costs. Indeed, to continue such litigation for this purpose only with the chance -by no means a remote one—that the company might have succeeded, would have been a most unwise policy. The terms as they appear in the minntes have, therefore, been signed on behalf of the company and the corporation, in pursuance of the powers vested in the committee by the council, and an order of the Court staying pro- ceedings on those terms was made on the 27th I inst. Dated this 28th day of January, 1899. The matter then dropped.

I he Cwmbwrla Murder RESUMED POLICE-COURT I HEARING. At Swansea Police-court on Monday (before I Mr. J. C. Fowler, stipendiary, and other magis- trates) Rhys Davies, haulier, was again put up charged with the wilful murder of Jesse Hill, at Cwmbwrla, Swansea, in September, 1896. Mr. Arthur Lewis (instructed by Mr. L. Richards) appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Viner Leeder for the defence. The case was fixed for eleven o'clock, and the Crown Court was crowded from that hour onwards, but the magistrates found that ordinary business de- tained them all the morning in the police-court, and the case was eventually fixed for after lunch. Mr. Lewis said he had been instructed for the pi-osecution in the case, and desired to indi- cate to the bench the course he desired to take, so far as the Crown was concerned. As they vere aware the facts which they 'vere there to consider toolt place as far oi.ok as TS%, and the bench could readily und«?L-?'and that this lapse of time had greatly onh?.od the d; fa- culties of investigation by the police. Evidence was given on the 20th of Ja'iua/y last by a witness named Jones. He was sure the bench BTh'S DAVIES. THE PRISONER. I (sketched in court.) I —————————-———————————————————— I would agree with him that the police were only doing their duty by pursuing inquiries as to I the accuracy of that statement. These inves- tigations were not yet completed, and, in addi- tion to the lapse of time since the occurrence, the popes were met with another difficulty, viz., that persons who in the belief of the police would be able to throw light on the matter had left the neighbourhood, and would have to be traced. He was not, therefore", in a posi- tion to go into the whole case that day. He desired that day to give formal evidence, reserving hts opening remarks with regard to the case, which must occupy considerable time, because there would be a great deal of detail to berone into, and a great deal of explana- tion required with regard to the locality, which could rot be gone into without plans. There were other branches of the case, such as scientific evidence—matters for analysis, &e.—not yet completed. He, therefore, proposed, subject to their sanction, only to give tha;t day formal evidence with regard to the death and the finding of the body. The accused had only been in custody eleven days so far, and lie thought, considering the gravity and complexity of the case, it was not an unreasonable course to do this, and then adjourn for a week, when they would be in a position to complete the case without fur- ther adjournments. Mr. Leeder did not appose a remand, but asked for bail for prisoner, but this question was reserved to a later stage. On the application of Mr. Leeder, Mr. A. H. Thomas, J.P., acted as Welsh interpreter to prisoner. JESSE HILL'S BROTHER. Thomas Hill, gardener, 55. Sea View-terrace, I Swansea, was the first witness. He said he was the brother of the deceased, who lived at 11, I Carmarthen-road, with his father. The other I inmates of the house were his brother James and his sister-in-law. Jesse Hill (the deceased) was occupied in going about the country buy- ing vegetables and selling again. The business at Carmarthen-road was a hay and corn busi- ness. Deceased was about 5ft. 4in. in height, and his weight would be lOst. 101b. to list. He happened to weigh deceased a fortnight before he died. Deceased always had money about him, being pretty well off. He had dark- brown hair, which fell straight over his forehead, and was rarely combed. He had very little hair at the sides. On the 25th of September, 1896, wit- ness last saw his brother, and spoke to him about eleven at night in his father's shop. Next moming witness spoke* to deceased from downstairs, but did not see him. That night lie was missing, and witness took part in the search for him in the cabbage field belonging to his father at the back of Cwmbwrla Board Schools and in a shed. Nothing was found which helped them in any way. In the field next but one to the cabbage field there was a farm, and at 6.30 next morning he went there in consequence of what he was told, and saw the body of deceased in the water. He knew it by the head. Deceased had a very large head, and was broad across the shoul- ders, but otherwise thin. Witness recognised the knife produced as one usually kept in the ehpd. Witness used it in the cabbage garden about half-past twelve on the 26th to cut cabbages. His brother James had died in Feb- ruary lai-t. Cross-examined by Mr. Leeder: Witness had two other brothers who were in the habit of going to the garden. Witness knew nothing of what- took place in the afternoon, or whether the knife *vas used or not. He was sure de- ceased was 4in. to 5iu. shorter and weighed 121b. lewa than he (witness) did. Witness was 5ft 9in., 'and weighed list. BIb. Witness never saw deceased without money about him, gene- rally pounds. They examined the fields and the two ponds near. There were six in the com- pany. He could not say why they searched the pond. Someone suggested it. He did not know who. He did not think then deceased had come to harm. They searched to please his father. Next day they searched the town. He did not consider his brother a strong or well-built man. He suffered a good deal with his head. They did not search the public- houses for deceased, as he was a. very steadv man, who had not touched anything lor many years. Mr. Lewis then handed the witness a letter. Witness, in reply to questions, said the letter in question was received about two months before deceased died. It was addressed to Jesse Hill and was anonymous. It apprised him that two relatives were stealing cabbages from the field. Jeflee was not in the habit of going to the field in the night. The cabbages would probably be stolen after they left in the even- ins. Sueau Brown, wife of William Brown, living in Sea View-terrace, said she was assistant at Hill's stores in 1896. She was then Susan Durk and had lived with the family for eighteen years. On the morning of Saturday, the 2&th. she breakfasted with the deceased, who went out at 3.30 a.m., and went in the direction of the field. She never eaw him alive afterwards. Deceased never missed coming home to tea. He usually carried money. Deceased had hand- kerchiefs like that now produced. Cross-examined by Mr. Leeder: Deceased kept money to pay for goods, but did not carry a lot with him. Deceased was not a healthy man, but could do very hard work. Mr. Leeder: He was a man who could take his own part?—I can't say. I never saw him in a bother. He was a very quiet man. William Edwards, greei cer, 193. Carmar- thcn-ioad, said he knew the deceased, and did business with him. Witness's shop was nearer to the cabbage field than Hill's shop was. He saw deceased in his shop between twelve and one o'clock on Saturday, the 26th. Deceased was not carrying anything. He came about some cabbagee, but witness did not require any. Witness did not see which way he went after- wards. William Williams, fanner. Tyrbach Farm, said his farm adjoined Hill's garden. On the 6th of October he was passing a pond on his farm when be saw something floating in the water. On passing back that way be saw the face of a man in the water, and he went and gavj information to Police-constable Northeote. The pond was about 8ft. deep. By Mr. Leeder: Animals were kept in the field, tvhich was a grass field. He had found that people got to the pond and drowned dogs there occasionally. By Mr. Lewis: In order to get from the shed to the pond a person would have to get over two hedges, whereas a person from the road- way could get there without crossing a hedge at all. Police-constable J. G. Nortlicote. Swansea borough police, Cwmbwrla, said he remem- bered being called by the last witness on the 6th of October to the pond in his field. When he got there he saw the body of a man float- ing there. He knew the body to be that of the deceased, whom he had known for about three years. He knew it by the shape of the head. It was a very large head, and his hair was always cut short on the top. When he got dre body out he saw marks of violence on the left side of the temple and OIl the top of the head, and a big gash on the back of his neck. He knew at once that there was some thing wrong, and he sent for Dr. Hubert Thomas. Manselton. who saw the body on the bank before it was taken to the mor- tuary. He had measured the pond. It was 5ft. 4in. to 6ft. deep. Witness searched the body at the mortuary, and found in the pockets a. small bunch of keys, a handkerchief, the drop of » earring, and seme odds and eiids. The hands were open, not clenched. Witness knew the Manselton Hotel and Pen- villia-road. The Pwllydomen-road would lead past the hotel into the Penviliia-road, where there was a colliery inclinc. Witness knew a ehed near this incline belonging to the pri- so»v- •» set from his shed to the pond. where the body was found, one cuuld pass along a road the whole distance, and the same remark applied to the way from the Dillwyn Arms to the pond. Cross-examined by Mr. Leeder: The part of the road in front of the Manselton was very rough. There, was a gateway leading into the pond field, which a person would Have to open. The hedges from the Hills' fields iiito the pond field were more like banks than hedges, and there were several gaps in one of them. Re-examined by Mr. Lewis: If person approached the pond from Pentregeth side they could throw anything into the deep end. At this stage the bench intimated that they desired to adjourn for the day. M. Lewis intimated that it would be Ù,:i- rable to adjourn to a day at some jit tie d;s- tance, as if that was done he believed they would be able to start the case ard Anish )t, as far as the Crown was concerned, 'n one day. If the bench would take Monday that day week, and would commence the hearing a-t, say, eleven a.m., he thought he could under- take to close his case the same day. The bench, after some conference, decided to comply with this request, and to give up Mon- day next entirely to the case. The prisoner was then remanded in custody, Mr. Leeder intimating that after conference with Mr. Lewis, he did not renew his applica- tion for bail at that stage.

SIR W. HARCOURT AND THE RITUALISTS. PROPOSED PROTESTANT PLAN OF CAMPAIGN. SUGGESTED STOPPAGE OF CHURCH SUPPLIES. In Monday's "Times" Sir William Harcouvt returned once more to the attack on ritualism, and is very severe on the bishops for omitting "to correct and punish the disobedient by the authority committed to them in the Ordinances of the Realm." He thinks that the time has arrived when the laity, "who are the Church. should organise themselves, and take the matter in hand earnestly and unitedly and firmly. In order to show the mischief that is being done, Sir William quotes the fol- lowing words of the late Dean Hook, once vicar of Leeds:—"Calumniators of the Church of Englaaid and vindicators of the Church of Rome; palliating the vices of the Romish system and magnifying the deficiencics of the Church of England; sneering at everything Anglican and admiring everything Romish; students of the breviary and missal. disciples of the schoolmen, insinuating Romish senti- ments, circulating and republishing Romish works; introducing Romish practices in their private and infusing a Roman tone into their public devotions; in- troducing the Romish confessional, en- joining Romish penances, adopting Romish prostrations, recommending Romish litanies; assuming sometimes the garb of the Rorrish 'm priesthood and venerating without imitating their celibacy; defending Romish miracles and receiving'^ true the lying legends of Rome: almost adoring Roman saints and complaining that we have no saints in England since we purified our Church; explaining away the idolatry and pining for the mariolatry of the Church of Rome; vituperating the English Reformation and receiving for true the false doctrines of the Council of Trent; whispering iu the ears of credulous ignorance, in high places as well as low, that the two Churches are in principle the sam-e." These words were written at the time the late Dr. Pusey estab- lished a mission in Dr. Hook's parish in Leeds. Sir William proceeds to point out the lines on which the laity should conduct, the cam- paign. The following are the first steps that should be taken:- 1. To draw up and circulate among the laity a schedule of practices already pronounced illegal by the courts or condemned by the bishops. 2. To obtain reports from vigilance com- mittees in different localities upon "malprac- tices" prevailing in the several places of wor- ship. 3. To bring these reports to the notice of the bishops, and to demand action on their part, or, failing that, to obtain power for laymen to prosecute. 4. To obtain authentic reports on publica. tions circulated among the congregations, and more especially among the children in the Church schools of each diocese. Sir William dwells specially on the need of getting responsible men and trustworthy re- ports. There is in most cases not much diffi- culty about the reports. All the practices and most of the literature complained of are already sufficiently well known. The difficulty is that moderate people who carry weight, and are the strongest opponents of extreme ritualism, prefer, as a rule, to stand aloof from organisations of this kind, which usually fall into the hands of extreme partisans who carry little weight. Sir William thinks that the expense neces- sary to carry on the extensive campaign thus mapped out would be forthcoming from the laity. To still further prod the bishops to activity, Sir William in the last place urges the application of the following policy: — There is another remedy which is already in operation, perhaps the most efficient of all. It is the constitutional remedy that "redress of grievance should precede supply." I have the means of knowing—what the bishops kmow still better—that already to a considerable extent subscriptions for Church purposes have fallen off owing to "the troubles in the Church." I saw a public statement to that effect. I think. in an appeal by Lord Egerton of Tatton. Nothing will bring conviction more home to the ecclesiastical mind than this practical evi- dence of the mistrust and dissatisfaction of the laity. There are many people who will not open their purses to schools where the children are taken to Mass or reared in the confes- sional; who will not patronise theological col- leges where the unreformed doctrine is incul- cated, which are, in fact, Romanising semi- leges where the unreformed doctrine is incul- cated, which are, in fact, Romanising semi- naries; who will not contribute to diocesan funds or additional curates or other ecclesias- tical endowments until they have the assu- rance which they do not now possess that the money will foe appropriated for the support- of the Church to which they are attached and will not find its way to those who are working to destroy i*. It may be said that this vrill operate hardly upon innocent people as well as upon the guilty. That is the consequence of all great public misdemeanours. But it will have. at least. this wholesome effect-that it will make it the interest of the sufferers to speak out and use their influence, which has hitherto been. unfortunately, wanting, to dis- avow and deter the men whose conduct is pro- ducing consequences which are fatal to the welfare of ths Church as a whole. This is a practical argument which is likely to carry quite as much weight as the most elaborate theological discourse or the best composed epis- copal pastoral. The reasonable and law-abid- ing clergy will decline to allow themselves to be disestablished and disendowed for the sake of the transgressors with whose misconduct they have no sympathy. y———

THE INEBRIATES ACT. PROPOSED STATE REFORMATORY. The Press Association states that, in connec- tion with the Inebriates Act of last session, the Lords Commissioners of her Majesty s Trea- sury have, upon the recommendation of the Home Secretary, consented to contribute out of money provided by Parliament the follow- ing sums towards the expenses of the detention of persons in certified inebriate institutions:- (1) A weekly grant of 16s. for each inmate com- mitted under Section 1 of the Act; (2) a weekly grant of 10s. 6d. for each inmate committed under Section 2; and (3) a weekly grant of not more than 6d. per diem in respect, of each inmate while out on licence for a period not exceeding three months for the reasonable expenses of the removal of an inmate from f uiic certified reformatory to another. This scheme of contribution will be in force for a period of three years from the 1st of April next. The Home Secretary has also addressed a letter to judges, chairmen of quarter sessions, and recorders on the subject of the Act, in which he says "it is believed that, with a short experience of the working of the Act, it will be possible to form an estimate of the number- of r,ersons who are likely to require accommo- dation in a State reformatory, and if it is found that the step is desirable in the public interest I propose to seek authority from the Treasury to provide, on an appropriate site, a building specially designed for the purpose to which it will be put, together with such landa and appliances for the outdoor employ- ment of the inmates as will, I trust, enable the curative treatment contemplated in the Act to be carried out effectually, and as a model to other institutions."

LLANBADARN FAWR SCHOOL BOARD. 3 The triennial election of a school board for 3 the United District of Llanbadarn Fawr took 3 place last week, and resulted in the return of four Churchmen and three Nonconformists, as follows:— Mr. Richard Lewis Thomas, Frongog Farm (Ch.) .391 Rev. Nathaniel Thomas, vicar (Ch.) 373 Mr. Richard Killin Jenkins, auctioneer, (Ch,) 300 Mr. Vim. Arthur Miller, slate merchant (Ch.) 280 Mr. John Page Thomas, chemist (M.) 224 Mr. Richard Edwards, carpenter (I.) 186 Mr. Benjamin Jones, Pendrefawr Farm (I.) 181 Non-elected. Mr. Morgan Daniel Williams, labourer (M.) 171 j

To-day's Racing. GATWICK MEEIING. NOTES AND ANTICIPATIONS. The programme for the opening day of the Gatwick fixture promises some good racing. I Selections: — Gorse Handicap HUrdle-COFFEE COOLER. Maiden Hurdle—MIXTBRIAK. Overnight Hurd'e—SAN LL'CAR. Ilohuwood Steeplechase—ATHEL ROY. Cheouers Steeplechase-CHANGELING. Epsom Handicap Steeplechase—CHILCOMBE.

I VENATOR. I OLD SAM S FINALS. GATWICK MEETING. 2.0—TOURS. 2.30—COVENT GARDEN Uuip). 3.0—FITZBRAHAM (nap). 3.30—ATHEL ROY. I 4.0—SKIPPER II. 4.30—CRAIG (if absent. PRESIDENT). TREBLE EVENT—FITBRAIIAM, COVENT GARDEN, and SKIPPER n. PADDOCK FINALS. (LATEST FROM THE COURSE ) SWALEDALE, MERRY MOOD, SEASIDE, and NEW JERSEY. The Champion's one-horse tielection to-day is BARSAC.

SPORTSMAN—"VIGILANT." 2.C—Manifesto. 2.30—Mrs Heigho or Coven: Gar<1el1. 3.0—Ben Ellam. 3.30-Lady Gilderoy. 40—Jove. 4.30—Orange Pip. MAN ON THE SPOT. 2.C—Manifesto. Ileigho. 3.C—i^hirker. 3.30-Sweet Charlotte. 4.0—Jove. 4.30-Prcsident or Craig. SPORTING LIFE—"AUGUR or Tours. 2.30-Covellt Garden or Mrs Heigho. 3.0-Rathcliue or Merry Mood. 3.30-Athcl Roy or Lady Gilderoy. 4.G-Sw:tgger or Seaside. 4.30-Lold Audley or Misanthropist. MAX ON THE SPOT. Z.O-Toul' 2.30—Covent Garden or Mrs Ileigho. 3.0-Merry Mood. 3.3G-Athel Roy. 4.0—Swagger. 4.30— Misanthropist. BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE—"Til1." 2.0-Sw,r!cdaJe-:<- 2.30—New Jersey. 3.C—Harepndanus or Shirker. 3.30-Atnci Roy. 4.0-Jove or Swagger. 4.30—President or Senlae. "STABLE BOY." 2.0—Swaledale. 2.30—New Jersey. 3.0—San Lucar. 3.30—Lady Gilderoy. 4.O-Mondino. t.30—Chilcombe. SPORTING CHRONICLE-' 'KETTLEDRUM." 2.C-1Ianiiesto or Swaledale. 2.30—Mrs Heigho* 3.0-Shirlter or Merry Mood. J.30-Athel Roy or Lafayette. 4.0—Jove or Seaside. 4.3C-Orange Pip or President. "CLIFDEN." 2.0—Tours. 2.30-Mrs Ileigho. 3.0-Merry Mood. 3.30-Athel Roy (if absent. Lady Gilderoy). 4.O-Buff.alo. 4.30-Swatton's selected. DAILY MAIL—"ROBIN GOODFELLOW." 2.0—Swaledale. 2.30—Mrs Heigho. 3.C-Shirker<- 3.30-Lady Gilderoy. 4.0—Seaside. 4.30—Presia&nt. MORNING LEADER—"UNO." 2.C—Swaledale. 2.3O-Covent Garden. 3.0—Shirker. 3.3¡}-Lafayette$ t 4.0—Seaside. 4.30—President. SPECIALS. THE JOCKEY SPECIAL. 2.0-Swaledale.. 2.30-Npw Jersey* 3.30-Athel Roy* 4.0—Senlae. RACING WORLD SPECIAL. 2.Q—Swaledale. 2.30—Covent Garden* 3.30-Sweet Charlotte. 4.0—President. MIDDLEHAM OPINION SPECIAL. 2.0—Manifesto (good). 2.30—Covent Garden. 4,3C-Presidcnt (goodi. 3.30-Athel Roy (nap). THE JOCKEY. 2.0—Swaledale. 2.30-Spook 3.30-Atbel Roy. qO-President. LICENSED VICTUALLERS' MIRROR. 4.30-Prei3ident* RACING WORLD. 2.0—Swaledale. 2.30-New Jersey. 3.30-Morello. 4.30—President. SPORTING LUCK. 2.0—Query. 2.30—New Jersey. 3.30—Grey&tone II. 4.3C—Josephus. DIAMOND SPECIAL. 2.0—C.uriu&n. 2.3G-Cherry Heart. 3.30-Morcllo. 4.0—President. SPORTING WORLD. 2.0—Coffee Cooler. 2.30—Mrs Heigho. 3.30-Playwright. 4.30—Craig. SPORTING HERALD. 2.0—Carriden. 3.30—Sweet Charlotte. 2.30—Spook. I 4.C-Stroller.

To-Day's Programme. GATWICK SECOND JANUARY MEETING. Starter: Mr. A. Coventry. Judge: Mr. C. E. Robinson. Handicappers: Messrs. C. W. Tavleur and A. Verrall. Clerk of the Scales: Mr. W. C. Manning. Secretaries, Clerks of the Course, and Stakeholders: Messrs. Pratt and Co., 9, George- street, Hanover-square. London, W. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. 0 -The GORSE HANDICAP HURDLE — RACE of 100 sovs; entrance 3 sovs e::ch; the second to receive 10.sovs; winners extr;t About two miles and a half. Mr J G Bulteel's Manifesto, aged. 12st 131b Mr S Wick iris's Sam, 6yrs, 12st 7.b Mr F W Polehampton's Swaledale, aged, 12st olb Mr F C Graham Menzies' Prose, 6yrs, list 131b Mr Archie Gold's Villiers, aged, list 101b Mr C Hibhert's Coffee Cooler, 6yrs, list 81b Mr Jackson Clark's Carriden. 6yrs, list 71b Lord Lovat's Query, aged, lOst 121b Mr F Swan's Baslow, 5yrs. lOst 101b Mr F Fitton's Mitre. 6yrs, lOst 71b Lord Cowley's Si raits, 5vrs, lOst 71b «r J, ? Laycock's Golightly. 6yrs, lOst- 61b Mr C A Brown's Tours, aged, lOst 61b Mr C Trimmer's Witticism, 4yrs, last SIb. Mr F W Polehampton's Kilgrian, Syrs lost Mr Murray Griffith's Bandito's Treasure, 4yrs, lost • > —The MAIDEN HURDLE RACE of • 'JV7 250 sovs; for now three-year-olds aud upwards, being maidens at the time of closing; weight for age; winners e.ra. Two miles. Mr R Dunbar's Covent Garden, 5vrs list Bib Mr D E Migham's Spook. 6vrs, Ust 71b Mr F C Graham Menzies' M'Neil, aged list 71b Mr F C Graham Menzies' Prose, 6vra. list 71b Mr T Tracton's Teredo, 6yrs, list Tib Mr Cairnes' Friary, uyrs, list 3lb Lord Denman's Sheriff's Office". 5yrs. list 31b Mr H I Higham's Queen of the Plains, 5yrs, list 31b Mr C S \V Reeve's Jacobus. 5yrs, lOst 10-b Mr H T Barclay's Cherry Heart. 4yrs, lOst 71b Mr Inglis's Rococo, 4yrs. lOst 71b Mr H Puck's Counters Sch "nberg, 4yrs, lOst 71b Captain Whitaker's PetersMd II 4yrs, lOst 71b Mr F Fitton's Mmtbriar, 4yrs, lOst 51b Mr C A Mills's New Jersey. 4yrs, 10s' 51b Lord Rossmore's Mrs Heigho, -yra. lOst 51b Mr F J Douglas's Allglow, 4yrs, lOst Mr H M Dyas's Lord Baifour, 4yrs, lOst Mr H I Higham's Mountain Sweet, 4yrs. lOst Mr T E Liddiard's Lord Bruce, !,YT; lOst Mr W M Singer's Firefiend 4yrs, lost Mr H Tunstall-Moore's Fanciful, 4yrs, lOst Q { I -The OVERNIGHT HURDLE RACE • yJ of 100 sovs; for four-year-olds and upwards; weight for age. Two miles. iMr C Agar's Merry Mood. 4yrs aMi- J North's Warren Pet. 4vrs aMr A Sidney's Dick Burge, 4yrs iMr G Hampton, jun. 's Ratheline, 6yrr, iMr A Ya.te" San Lucar 6yrs tMr R Melton's Kypie, hi-s iMr D Young's Northern King. 6vts lwe 1Mr R Tliiriwell's Harpendanus, 4yrs iMr Bacon's Fitsgraham, ovrs a Mrs D T-hirlwell's Rodomel. 5v«« dlrs Parkcs' Ben Ellam, 4yrs aMr Todd's Shirker, 4yrs aMr G B Corbett's Stoughton, aged aMr Moreton Thomas's Leckwith. 5yr3 aMr E Woodland's Avonmouth. 5yrs *» On -The HOLMWOOD STEEPLECHASE 0»0v/ (handicap) of 200 sovs; winners extra. Two miles. The winner of this race will not r'neur a penalty in the Liverpool Grand National Steeple- chase. Lord Cowley's Morello. aged, 12st 101b Mr J Phelan's Sweet Charlotte, aged, 12st 51b Mr A Gorham'a Carrington, aged, list 91b Mr E Benjainin's Lafayette. 5yrs. list Sib Mr A Yates's President, aged, list 51b Mr C P Shrubb's Lady Gilderoy, 5yrs, list 51b Mr J Monro Walker's Athel Roy. agid, list 41b Mr Cairnec-' Dolphin III., agsfl. list 2ib Mr A Yates's Lord Audley. ag.,d, lOst 151b Mr Cairnes' Edenburn, aged, 10st 9:b Mr Syke's Cornbury, aged. lOst 81b Mr J Herdman's Grevst* "e IT., 6yrs, lOst "'b Mr H Wyld's Playwright, aged, lOst 7lb Mr C, S W Reeve's Ballynioney, aged, 10«t 61b Mr 'f Heasmar s Chesterton. 4yrs, lCF't 5Jb Mr C A Brown's Barsac. aged, lOst 41b Mr H Turner's Flowering Fern, aged, lOst 31b Mr W C Keeping's Scourst, 6yrs, lOst | n —The CHEQUERS SELLING -Jb. U STEEPLECHASE of 100 sovs; for four-year-olds and upwards; weight for age. Two miles, over the Inner Course. aMr (' V Tabor's Jove. 6yrs aSir G Prescott's Sea-side. aged aMr E B Ashmore'.s Swagger, aged aCapt. J H Jackson's Changeling, aged aMr R Melton's Buffalo. 5yrs aMr Kite's Sk: jer II., aged aMrs Parkes' Mondino, 5yrs aMr E Woodland's The Friar, aged 4 OA —The EPSOM HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE of 80 sovs; winners extra Three miles, finishing over the Inner Course. Mr A Yates's Orange Pip. 6yrs. 12st 71b Capt. Sir Keith Eraser's Mark Over, aged, 12st 61b Mr R Gore's Senlae, aged, 12st 61b Mr A Yates's President, aged, 12st 4Jb Mi F C Graham Menzies' Josephus 6vrs. 12st lib Mr J A Meter's Craig, aged. 12st Mr C Grenlell's Stroller, aged list 101b Mr C Christie's Chilcombe, aged. list 101b Mr W C Keeping's Bugle, aged. list 7ib Mrs A H H:d3C,IÙ, Lombel. aged, list 71b Major Harvey Welman's Enterprise, r ged, list 7lb Miss F E Norris's St. George, aged, list 5Ib Mr A Gorham's Misanthropist, aged, list 4ib Mr F P Lysaght's Peal ^hamr-ck. cvrs (drawn) ARRIVE LS. Covent Garden, Lady Gilderov. Manifesto Yards. Athel Roy, and Bandito's Trea- sure. The majority of .he horses engaged can reach the course in time for racing.

YESTERDAY'S LONDON BETTING. LINCOLN HANDICAP. 100 to 6 agst, Kendal Boy, t ?T0 to 6 — Capstone, t S3 to 1 — Archduke II., t 33 to I Lupin, t GRAND NATIONAL SXEEPLECHASE. 100 to 9 agst Ma-iiitesio, t and o 100 to 8 — The Soarer, t 20 to I Gentle Ida, t 23 to I IF'ord Q, Fyne, t 23 to 1 — Dead Level, t 25 to 1 — County Council, t 33 to 1 — Boreenchreeogue, t 33 to 1 — Barcalwhey, t 33 to 1 Grudon, t 35 to 1 — Parma. Violet, t 40 to 1 Delvin t 50 to 1 — Anchovy, t SO to 1 — Elliman, t THE DERtiY. 20 to 1 agst San Jringham. t 20 to 1 — Oppressor, t ajid o

OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. The Sportsman" has been ofllciallv »n- formed by Messrs. Weatherhy of the following sera tellings Prince of Wales's Stakes, Epsom Spring Meet- ing—Foston. Hurdle Handicap, Kempton—Albany and Fly. in;' Hampton. liar.worth Park Hurdle Handicap, Kempton— Albany and Mondaine. All engagements at Haydook Park-Little CScestrian, William the Fourth, and Merry Mocd.

CARMARTHENSHIRE HUNT STEEPLECHASES. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 and 2, 1899. The stewards and clerk of the course of the Carmarthenshire Hunt Steeplechases inspected the ground on Monday, and found the going capital. Racing to-morrow (Wednesday) and Thursday is now practically certain, and nothing but a very severe frost-which is most unlikely—can prevent it. This is very fortu- nate, as a postponement of the fixture would involve a serious loss to the club. FIRST DAY.—WEDNESDAY. The YSTRAD STEEPLECHASE of £ 33 .sovs; the second to receive 5 sovs from the plate; for four year olds and upwards: weight for. age; penalties and allowances. Three miles, over banks. Mr F Bibby's St Teilo, 6yrs Mr Lort Phillips's Sequah, aged Captain Bell's Connaught Ranger II.. aget Mr L F Craven .? Lady Scourfield, 6yrs Mr J Anthony\s Solva. 4yrs Mr B W Valentine's Meg, aged Mr C S Smith's Mary Stuart, 6yrs Mr J F Recs's Bridesman. 5yrs Mr J Francis's Florence, 6vrs Mr W V H Thomas's Bestmaji, 5yrs Mr R H Harris's Gaiety GirL 5yrs Mr R H Harriet's Northern Light, 5yrs The TALLY-HO STEEPLECHASE of 35 sovs; t.he second to receive 5 sovs from the plate; for four year oJds and upwards; weight for age; winners (selliig races excepted) extra. Two miles, flying course. Sir C Slade's Athewlulf. aged, Mr F Bibby's Terpsichore n., 5yrs Mr F Bibby s Lady Lovelace, 5yrs Mr J F Barrett's Jacobus II., 5yrs Mr J F Barrett's Atlielina, aged Mr Potts Chatto's Sir Calvert, 6yrs Mr F Davis's Holmfirth, 6yrs Mr E P Ryan's Glenquin, 6yrs *Mr. BaterV Peep 0, aged Mr J Summers's Britain's Glory. 6vrs Entered by telegram and not yet confirmed. The DERLLYS SELLING HURDLE RACE of 3) s-ovs, for four year olds and upwards; weight for age; selling .»r.d other allowances. Two nilcs. To close to Mr W Smedley, at the Boar's Head J Hotel, Carmarthen, at seven p.m. on Tuesday. January 31. The TOWY HURDLE RACE of 25 sovs. for four year olds and upwards which have never won a flat race; weight for age; winners extra. Two miles. I Miss Roch's Rhoderick Dhu. aged r Mr Till's Sunshine. 4yrs Mr D H Thomas's Look Alive II., 6yrJ Mr F Phillips's Lady Arden, 5yrs Mr J V Colby's Electric. 6yrs Mr F Bibby's St Teilo, 6vrs Mr D Harrison's Shop Girl. 5yrs General Watson's Contango, 6yrs Mr J Anthony's Abigail, 5vrs Mr L F Craven's Brigand Chief, aged Mr Smith's Mary Stuart, 6yrs The PENYFAI HURDLE RACE of 36 sovs; the •second to receive 5 sovs from the plate: for four year olds and upwards: weight for age; penalties and allowances. Two miles. Mr F Phillips's Miss Royston, aged Mr F Bibby's Rickardstov n. 5yr3 Mr J F Barrett's Jacobus II, 5yrs Mr D Harrison's Rascal, 4yrs Mr (, F Sixsmith's Einnoc. 4yrs Sir Marteine Lloyd's Glendinning, 5yrs Mr H R Poe's Clonmoney, 6yra Mr C R Cleaver's Springmint, 4yrs Mr Wm Hair's Pollio, 6yrs Mr T J Widger's Rupee, aged Mr Heaven's Hermegjld. 5vrs Mr Hornblow'* MiItiade" 5yrs *Mr Yoxall's Violet Ingram. 4yrs Entered by telegram and not yet confirmed.

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FOOTBALL NOTES AND NEWS SCOTLAND V. WALES. CONDITION OF THE GROUND. There was a distiuct change in the weather in Edinburgh on Sunday, the air being quite summerlike, but so hard was the frost h.tt the surface of the ground was barely affected. On Monday the weather was very cold. but it never went below the freezing-point. Tne ground at Inverleith is very hard still, and it will take at least a couple of days' thaw to make it iu a playable condition. There is not much prospect of the present weather hoidmg, and the match should go on all right Saturday next. DISGRACEFUL SCENE AT A FOOT- BALL MATCH. I At the conclusion cf a combination football match played ."t Rhyl between the home team aaui the Druid?, a famous Ruabon combination, who wun I he game, an excited mob attacked the victorious team as they were leaving the ileld, and assaulted several of the members. Stones were thrown in showers, and before the i'i«tor3 could get to their quarterci some of them vere badly knocked about.' Thomas, a member of the Welsh Council, was severely ticked on til's knee.

A large And influential gathering assembled at the Town-hall Swansea, -n Monday after- noon to make a presentation to Mrs. Aeron Thomas, tho wife of the ex-Mayor of Swansea. in levogiiitiou of her services rende"?d to tho charit-es cf the town during her husband's year charit-es cf the town during her husband's year of office. The mayor (Councillor R. Martin) pre- side: and amongst those present were the mayoress, Lady Llewelyn, Mhs Lltwelyn, Lady Jenkins, and many of the elite of the town and district.—Speeches expressive of the debt of gratitude due to Mrs. Thomas were delivered by many of those prasent, and the presentation (a magnificent silver candelabrum, with several branches) was made by the Mayor, Mr. &n<|| Mri. Thomas felicitously replying. Mri. Thomas felicitously replying.

Sutty Coursing. ™ FIRST DAY. Stewards: Dr. Hopkins, MessM. A. J. Ham- phrey C J. Spear. H. D. Yorath. H. B. Crouch. W. X. Page, and Dr. Rutherfoord Harris. m „ „T„ THE DRAW. TT1E IMBORNE STAKES, for 32 all-ages; Members, zL2 10s.; 11011-members, L3. Winner. £ 50 and Hr. Harris's cup; runner-np, £ V; third and fourth, E9. Mr W L Morris's Ithon Lass, Jack Lind— Countess Penlan. agst Mr H Haywood I Red I:obp. Restorer—Ret-all Mr L Nicholis's Nightmare, Patrick Blue—Nor- dica, agst Mr H Griffiths's Sergant, Still Another—Lady Cotheli-'one Mr W L Morris's Ithon Lad. Jack Linp- Countess Penlan. agst Mr H Haywood's Beta, Mad Fury—Reminiscence Mr 8 Kinnerslev's Cliftonia,n (late Fiercest of Foes), Herschel—Loyal Maid, agst Mr H R Coles's County Choice, Forum-Moth. Choice Mr F Parkins'* Ler.s, Herschel—Bhawlpoor, agst Mr T A Evans's Tom Brown, Royal Ex- press—Dear Sal Mr W L Nicholis's Pipsey Wee, Fabulous For- tune— Nordica. agst fr W L Morris's Miss Blarney, Regular Demon-Coercion Mr T L Perry's ns Meet Me. Mad Fury-Rend- niscence. agst Mr T Davies's Welshman III, Master Turk-Miss Hurst Mr H B Crouch ns Kittie. Black Prince XIV.— Missis ippi agrst Mr T A Evana' Hop the Daisy Royal Express—Dear Sal. Mr W D Blanchard's Rose of Ringmer, Sir Sankey—Sprig of Ringmer. agst Mr C J Spear* Sch 10I Lassie, Tadlow Ruin^—Sumatra Mr W P Morgan's Cavallena. Herscbel-Glen- mahra, agst Mr C J Shear's Wooda Bay, Pursuer—Venus IX Mr II D Yorath's Gardenia. Falconer-Yet. Again agst Mr A J Humphrey's Hawkins Bird. Falconer-Hooks and Eyes Mr C Bredd" s Frenchay Boy II, Master Bert- Mrt, Butterwick. agst Dr. Hopkins's Hori, Fal- coner- Glarladda Mr A J Pumtilirey's Heads Up, Hugh-Heavenir Twin, agst Mr F Alexander's Animosity, For- tuna Favente-Ast-erv Mr Hy Evans's Seaspray, Copgrove—Miss Pinker- ton II, agst Dr Rutherfoord Harris's Hurry ?currv II, Fresh maii-Harpstri ng Dr Rutherfoord Harris's Huguenot n. Herschel -Loy, Maid, agst Dr Hopkins' Guess It, Young Fullerton—Sally Millburn Dr T"^pkins's Hyoda, Admiral Tryon—Couplet, agst Mr W N Page's Pears Soap II, Royal Express—feabrjna Express—feabrjna The HAYES STAKES, for 16 puppies; members. 12 10s: non-members. JM; winner, JB19 and gold pin: runner-up. £9; third and fourth. £ 3 each. Mr H R Coles's County Chief, Forum—Mother's Choice. agst Dr Rutherfoord Harris's Hatchel, Fortuna Favente—Miss Robson Mr W L Niekolls's Festive, Fabulous Fortune- Nordica, agst Mr T R Dewar's Perthshire II., Fabulous Fortuue-Loyal Maid M- T A Evans's Egypt. Kiko-Greenlight, agst Mr Lambert Nicholis's Necessity. Fortunate Future—In Fashion Mr T R Dewar's lifeshire. Falconer-Fritella. agst Mr Hy. Havwood's Reckoner. Mad Fury —Reminiscence Mr H B Crouch's Fly 39, Glenlierry-NLeeclftg, agst Mr W P Morgan's May FL-ch, Cavalleria —Scio May M. J-h, Hii.wood's RotLie. Mad Fury-Reminis- cence, agst Dr Rutherfoord Harris's Harpoon, Character—Hebe Mr T A Evans's Abertawe, First Fortune-Ladr O'Ringmer. agst Mr W L Morris's Misflirht. Portlig-ht-Palace If- W N Page's Peter YT., TTagdon-gabrina. flgst Mr A J Humphrey's Ham Sandwich. Hostelry—Hampshire Down I A Silver Cup, value 25 guineas, presented by Dr. Rutherfoord Harris, to the winner of the WimboTe Stakes. The enp to be won outright. A Gold Scarf Pin, nresented by Mr. G. D. Thomas. Cardiff, to the winner of the Hayes Stakes. To be won outright. I CARDIFF, Monday Nigrht. The frost that has prevailed for the past week or so, fortunately, broke up on Saturday night, s"-d the rain that fell on Sunday put aside all d'lubt as to the ground being fit for coursing at Sully on Tuesday and Wednesday. The two stakes, ns mentioned a few days back. had practirailv filled a week or so ago, and at the draw 1 the oyal Hotel on Monday night many entiles had to be refused. The kennels represented speak for themselves as to the class of dogs engaged, and. if only hares are as plentiful and strong as they are reported ta be. there is certain to be some capital sport witnessed. The wagering that took place at the dinner—at which, by the way, close on one hundred sat down, and reminded eijie more of a Waterloo gathering than anything we have ever before seen in South Wales-walll of a, much more extensive character than has erer before been the case. and had there been a long odds book there is no doubt a number of the candidates engaged would have been sup- ported to good money to win outright. In the Wimborne Stakes there were offers to lay 7 tOo 4 on Red Robe. but Ithon Lass has recently been on a visit to Major Jones, and, conse- quently, was not fancied. Nightmare v. Ser- grant was a course in which there was no offers, whilst Ithon Lad and Reta were similarly lack- ing support. County Choice was made the sub- ject of some speculation at 6 to 4 on, whilst Lens, after being supported at evens. found plenty of friends to lay the odds on him. Aliss Blarney was under a similar disadvantage to her kennel companion, having paid a visit to Five of Tricks three weeks ago. Tliere were plenty of offers to lay 7 to 4 against Welshman III in the next course, but no taker. Kitty and Hop the Daisy were each the sub- ject of market movements, whilst there were plenty of 6 to 4's bet on Wooda Bay against the seven-year-old Cavalleria. Hawking Bird was a pronounced favourite over Gardenia in the eleventh course, whilst Animosity filled up all the books at. 2 to 1 on this course against Heads Up. The connections of Hurry Scurry II. traded freely at 5 to 4 on, whilst Huguenot II.. from the same kennel, was well supported over Guess It at thf same rate of odds. Hyoda the winner of the stake last year, was well supported at even money. In the Hayes Stakes market movements were by no means so brisk. Festive was supported against her opponent for a little bit at evens, whilst Neces- sity, Harpoon, and Miss Flight. the last-men- tioned of whom was a 6 to 4 on chance, at the finish were supported to small amounts. The meet will he at Sully Station, and the first brace will go to the slips immediately on the arrival of the 9.37 a.m. train. WELSH ATHLETE.

General News. I The two fehops gutted by the fire in Swansea on Sunday were 27 and 28, Wind-street. Mr. John Vaughan, solicitor, Merthyr. has received a wire stating that Mr. W. Pritchard Morgan, M.P., is expected in London from China on Monday next. The water scheme for Porthcawl Is, we understand, well advanced. It is being drafted by a London expert, and will cost less than the former estimate of £7,OOQ. On Monday Wilberforce Starr, described as a journalist, but formerly a well-known Wes- levan minister, committed suicide by hanging himself. A Reuter's telegram from Sydney on Monday says:—The match was concluded here to-day between New South Wales and Victoria, the former winning by eight wickete. A Reuter s telegram from Sola on Monday says:—Princess Fer linand of Bulgaria has given birth to a daughter, who will bear the name of Princesc Nadeshda. Mr. Jack, a chemist, of feidcup, was killed while attempting to alight from a train in motion at Ch trinp: Cross Statio*. London. c,it Aionday. He was to have been married shortly. Mr Robert Newman has secured the first performance in England of Don Lorenzo Perosi's "Resurrection of Lazarus," which he intends to produce at the London Musical Fes- tival in May next. John Richards, agent to Messrs. Powell and Co., contractors, Neath, was committed for triai at the quarter sessions by the Aberavon magistrates on Monday charged with embez- zling jCl 10s., 10s. 10d., and 10s. from his em- ployers. A Reuter's telegram from Rome on Monday1 says:—In the Senate to-day the Minister of Finance submitted the Franco-Italian Commer- cial Agreement Ratification Bill. Urgency wae agreed to, and the Bill referred to the Com- mittee on Treaties. A Central News telegram from Liege on Mon. day says:—The Appeal Court to-day ordered a Belgian gentleman to pay a fine of 40 franco for importing into Bc gium two foreign post- cards illustrated with the nude figure of a female which purported to be the portrait of the divorced wife of a. Belgian Plince. A meeting of the executive committee of the Gladstone National Memorial was held on Monday in London. The Duke of Westminster presided, and the lion, secretary reported that the total amount subscribed and promised was now £ 25,478. Liverp 'ol had determined to have a local memorial. t ——————————— The annual report of the Welsh Twenty (tab for 1898 shows tint the membership increased curing the year from 87 to 138, whilst the shooting of the- members has been of an excep- tionally high order. The balance sheet shows £ 16 8s. 2d. in hand ou the general account, bui the club tent account is about .£4 14s. to t.hp bad. The registrar (Mr. William Williams) who officiated at th-3 marriage of Madame Patti- Ni". lini, having had his attention drawn to the story of the London correspondent of the "Manchester Courier," stated;—"Most part of the'story is incorrect, and unless I had been justified in proceeding with the ceremony I should not have done go."