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ARMISTICE SIGNED. Russian and Japanese Generals' Meeting, (Press Association Foreign Special.) With the Russian Army in Manchuria, Kochiatien, Thursday.—General Oranovsky, the Russian plenipotentiary, accompanied by his suite, returned here at eight o'clock this morning, havinsr signed with General Fuku- shima, the Japanese plenipotentiary, at seven o'clock yesterday evening, on an open plain near Shahotzu, an armistice protocol after negotiations lasting for nine consecu- tive hours. 11 RUSSIA EXPECTING AID FROM FRANCE AGAIN. (Press Association Foreign Special.) Paris, Friday.-M. De Maaitens, the Rus- sian International Jurist, who was attached to the Russian Peace Plenipotentiaries, ar- rived here yesterday evening horn the United States. Interviewed by a number cf journalists, he is reported to have stated that he con- sidered the loss of half of Sakhalin appreci- able, but, that notwithstanding, Russia could continue to counterbalance Japanese \nfluenoe in the Far East, thanks to the atti- tude of France, and with the latter's posi- tion in Indo-China. RUSSIANS LATE AT THE CONFER- ENCE AS USUAL. (Press Association Foreign Special). With the Russian Army in Manchuria, Kochiatien, Thursday—Owing to the vari- ance in Russian and Japanese time, also to the exact spot of meeting being unde- fined, General Oranovsky arrived last at scene of the conference. General xiiku- ehima, with Colonel Tarika, Capr^n Tanaka, and Professors of International Law, Ariga and Soyzi, escorted by a guard of fifty men, had already arrived under a flag of truce. The two generals dismounted and exchanged greetings at ten o'clock. Discussion of the conditions of an armistice immedia.tely bo- gan, both sides frequently retiring fifty paces for the purpose of private discussion. Owing to the country at the spot being deserted, ail houses having been destroyed, and to its being covered with rank grass, the conference, which was or the long duration Df mne consecutive hour,), frequently assumed the character of a pow-wow, the tired officers Brtting down on the grass. The armistice, which takes effect on the sixteenth inst., agrees to the abolition of all hostile or inimical acts, and establishes a neutral zo^p four kilometres vide between the two armies. Shahotzu, on the railway, is to be the middle of this zone, and maps showing the zone are to be exchanged. Cnly civilians are to enter the neutral zone, and communication between the two armies is to be only by the Shahotzu Road. Furthermore, speeiaj naval envoys are to meet in a bay near ladivcstock, one ship of each nation conveying them, T--1 ^tablish an armistic and fix a neutral zone on sea. The armistice to be concluded on the borders of Korea is to be arranged by separa-te nego- tiations between the local commanders on similar terms. MOSCOW NEWSPAPER SUSPENDED. Moscow, Friday.—The Moscow newspaper "Russkoye Dyelo," has be-n suspended for one month.'

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FINANCIAL EFFECT OF PEACE AT TOKK). (Press Association Foreign Special.) Tokio, Tuesday.—Although the ebullition of dissatisfaction with the peace conditions continue unabated, there are indications that the business section of the community is slowly sobering down. The capital intended for new enterprises on the conclusion of a successful peace is gradually coming into the banks, and the in- creased deposits are likely to result in a lowering ot the rate of interest. The profound disappointment with the pea "o settlement has at least had the good res. of saving the business world from bui enterprises such as were floated at t! dose of the Chinese War. iiie moneyed class mpintains the attitude of caution and frugality which it observed during the war. The financial outlook is not gloomy, and capital is impatiently awaiting solid investment. UNINTERRPTE D CONVALESCENCE EXPECTED. (Press Association Foreign Special.) New York, Tuesday.—Mr. Sato yesterday evening gave out the following statement: "The physicians in attendance on Baron Komura met in conference this afternoon, with Surgeon-General Suzuki, of the Japan- ese Navy, and pronounced the patient's con- dition to be satisfactory in every respect. They expect uninterrupted convales- cence. The diagnosis of mild, irregular typhoid has been agreed upon." eAKU SITUATION NO RESTART YET. The Russian Petroleum Company on Tues- day states the general manager at Baku ie ports, under date September 18, that at a meeting of naphtha producers it was decided to delay restarting work until a guarantee oi protection has been secured.

Ex-Swansea Journalist's Plucky Act. Mr. Robert Lee, journalist, London, for- merly of Swansea, has been assisting the Metropolitan police in the execution of their duty, and though severely assaulted has been complimented by the magistrates at the West London Police Court. Wm. Allen, fishmonger's assistant, was, it seems, assaulting a youth in the Ux- bridge-road, on Sunday evening, when Police constable Sellar came up. Allen made a running kick at him and dealt him a blow in the face. Young Lee, who is a son of Mr. W. Lee, formerly boot and shoe dealer, Castle-square, Swansea, then came up, and his evidence at the police court on the following day showed the part he took in the affair. Witness stated (ac- cording to a London contemporary) that he was passing at the time, and seeing the police-constable struggling with the prisoner -a large crowd of about 300, many of wnom were manifesting hostility, surrounding the officer-went to his assistance. The pris- oner was very violent, and witness was kicked several times on the thigh by mem- bers of the crowd. Prisoner butted him in the chest and bit him on the left arm—in fact, he behaved like a wild beast. Wit- ness was obliged to seize him by the throat, and push him back to make him loosen the grip of his teeth. The police-officer and himself then proeeded to take the prisoner to the station, and they were followed by the crowd, who pelted them .with gravel. Eventually the ambulance had to be fetched and the man conveyed thereon to the sta- tion. The Bench observed that both the police and the public ought to be greatly indebted to Mr Lee, who interfered at very consider- able risk to himself. He sentenced prisoner to six weeks' hard labour.

Swansea Child's Death: Father in Prise: An inquest was held at Swansea Hospital on Tuesday on the body of Ethel Anderson, aged ten months, who died there from burns on Monday. Ann Jane Anderson, wife of Wm. Main Anderson, fitter, said she was now in the workhouse with her children, but formerly resided in Rodney street. Her husband was in prison for neglecting herself and ramlly. Deceased was taken to the hospital on Aug. 14. A neighbour, Mr. Jenkins, brought the child. Witness did not think the chtfd died from, the burns. Deceased and her lit- tle boy, ig-ed between four and five, were playing with matchcs, and some paper on the" wall ignited, and caused an amount of suffocation. Only the hair was singed. De- ceased had been delicate from birth., Coroner Were you able to maint-ain the children properly? Witness Nc I was not; Mr. Pearse had to take the case in hand. The Coroner .-aid the case was being made the subject of inquiry with :t view to prob- ably charging Anderson, the father, with being responsible for the state of things giv- ing rise to the present case. The case was consequently adjourned for a. fortnight—October 3. The father, it wps ftated, will be brought to the inquiry at that elate.

"Faith-healing" Cure at Merthyr An unusual occurrence is reported from Penydarren, Meithyr. A young lady, Annie Griffiths, aged 24, living with her parents at 74, Biynhyfryd-street, had bee,n i'aid up with an affection of the hip for weeks, and it was thought would not recover the use of her limbs, but has got up com- pletely cured, as the result, it is claimed, of faith-heaiing Two ministers, Revs. Mr. Owen, Elim Baptist Chapel, and — Francis, Cardigan- shire, prayed earnestly for her recovery on Saturday, and shortly afterwards she got up, dressed herself, and came downstairs. The Following day she took part in the chapel services, and is evidently completely erred, for she can walk about the neigh- bourhood. She if a voung lady of a religious turn o! mind, and "regards her recovery as having been brought about by the interference of th"" Divine" Will, and says it was due en tirely to her undoubted faith, which was strengthened owing to the reading in a pamphlet o- a similar recovery.

County Voluntary Schools. At Glamorgan County Education Com- mittee on Tuesday, the non-provided schools sub-committee, reporting on the mainten- ance of defective schools, said "The Board of Education has communi- cated decisions that the managers of the following schools, who have not complied with the council's requirements as to re- pairs and improvements, are not in default: Briton Ferry, Pontlottyn, Petereton, Llan- gynwyd, Llandaff, Llandaff Yard, Wick, Pennard (Parkmill), Loughor, Cockett (St. Peter's), Bridgend, Bryncethin, Laleston, Llandilo-Talybont, Llansannor and Llan- harry, and Llandough (Penarth), but in many cases they recommend the managers to carry out all or some of the deficient works. Some cases present a conspicuous contradiction in this respect, and the sub- committee recommends the committee to consider the advisability of taking th<i. opin- ion of counsel as to the validity of the de- cisions and the steps that it may be ex- pedient to take to get them annulled and the works executed as required." It was decided to appoint a sub-committee to deal with the matter, with power to take counsel's opinion on the "so-called decision" of the Board.

Llandilo Talybont Water Scheme Llandilo Ia'ybont Parish Council have unanimously resolved to communicate vith the Llanelly Rural Council, asking that body if they are prepared to supply Pontardulais and Gorseinon with water from their Llygad Llwchwr supply. This scheme is superior to the Town Hn sopplv, as the mains of the Llanelly Council will already run through that portion of Pontardulais which is situatoo in Carmar- thenshire, and whereas the maximum prio> ] suggested by the Swansea Corporation is 8d. per 1,000 gallons, from Llygad Llwchwr it will only c-et 4.1d. The Clerk was also inst-ructed to get a copy of the report supplied to the Swansea Rural Council regarding the Llygad Cact- ffrwd supply.

r SCANDINAVIAN CRISIS. Pacific Settlement of the Principal Points, Stockholm, Friday.—Swedish and Nor- weg: u commissioners at Kails-tad held two conferences to-day, and adjourned until to- morrow morning. A more hopeful view of the situation is now taken. The commissioners are apparently en- deavouring to amve at a compromise. It is I announced that M. Loviand, representing Norway, and M. Hammarskjold, represent- ing Sweden, had a separate conference this afternoon. A counter proposal by Norway regard-ing the demolition of the frontier fort- resses is believed to have been made. VV -.ile Sweden is making every e-Sort to reach an amicable settlement, the continued reports of mobilisation in Norway continue to arouse great irritation. Reports from trustworthy sources show that, systematic mobilisation in Norway be- gan about September 1. The rifle corps waa Drought up to its full war strength. The garrison artillery at the frontier has been wrought up to full strength during the past week. The held artillery in the southern provisoes has likewise been strengthened. A semi-official statement has been issued declaring that, in spite of the persistent denials irom Christiaina, the reports pub- lished here with regard to the mobilisation 01 the Norwegian army are absolutely cor- rect.—("Daily Express.") SWEDEN'S YVAR.L.iivE PREPARATIONS. Christians, Friday.—1 am authorised to announce that the so-called "mobilisation" of Norwegian troops has absolutely no signi- ficance. The movements of troops are merely the customary measures for relieving the gar- risons of the various fortresses and per- manent campsl On the other hand, there is abundant-proof that Sweden is moving troops to the fron- tier. Telegrams received here to-day from Karlstad state that the Skarabo-g Refiment, mustered to full war strength, has arrived at Amal, on Lake Wener. The regiment was formerly quartered at Asvaia. There have been movements of field ar- tillery towards the frontier since September 10, and several infantry regiments a.re ex pected to pass through Karlstad to-morrow, en route to the west. A field telegraph corps has arrived at Charlottenberg from Stock- holm. Swedish naval officers on leave have been ordered to rejoin their ships. The new torpedo-boat destroyer for the Swedish navy, built in England, is expected to arrive at Stockholm by Monday. Her commander has been instructed to proceed to Sweden with all possible baste.—("Daily Express. ") Stockholm, Sunday.—A long session was held to-day, when I understand that the Norwegians waived their objections to the crucial demand of Sweden for the dismant- ling of the frontier forts. An arbitration treaty for the settlement of future disputes was agreed to, and thos all danger for the present seems to have been removed. The streets of this city were crowded last night with people singing national airs. When the official statement from Karlstad was published there were extraordinary scenes, which illustrated the tension exist- ing. In the principal cafes, where bulletins were posted up at midnight, women wept for joy and men embraced absolute stran- gers. Many mounted upon chairs, waved handkerchiefs, and cheered for King Oscar and the S~°dish Royal Family. The Karlstad conference is expected to close on Wednewlay.—"Dailv Mail."

Llansamlet Council: Parish Hall. Llansamlet Parish Council met on Tues- day. Mr. Dd. Gregory presiding. A vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the late Mr. Wm. Sims. Parks Committee reported the G.W.R. had agreed to complete Piimrcse Park en- closure near the bridge. Mr. E. R. Thomas' motion that a state- ment be prepared showing the effect of building a public hall on the r^tfifi, particu- larly as affecting cottage owners, was ad- journed to a special meeting, Mr. Dd. Fran- cis questioning the legality of such a pro- posal. A draft scheme of the Charity Commis- sioners for administration of the parish char- ities was disapproved. The question of disqualifying members through non-attendance was allowed to drop. It was decided to issue a. precept for JB100 to cover expenses for the current year. Arrangements were i- ade for holding the annual OctobeT fair.

SWANSEA POLICE COURT: WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs. William Walters, J. Powell, and W. F. Richards. WOMEN AND THE DRINK. Elizabeth Nolan, a travelling hawker, for being drunk and disorderly at the New Cut Dock, was dismissed on promising not to reo peat the onecce.—Dock-constable Taaker said Nolan threatened to throw herself into the dock. Mary Ellen. Brown, no fixed home, was drunk and disorderly in Oxford-street. She had just come out of the Cwmdonkin Shelter, ajid on promising to go back she waa dis- missed. Annie Drinkwater, no fixed abode, drunk and disorderly in Oxford-street, was allowed to go on making a promise to return to the "Shelter." Marga»a £ Stein, Tontine-street, drunk aod incapable m Richardson-street, was another woman who had left the "Shelter." She was given the same chance as Brown and Drinkwater. Robert Norman, 6, Clifton Hill, drunk and disorderly in Pleasant-street, 7s. 6d. or seven days. 122 PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS Though there were 122 convictions, "and a further charge of riotously behaving herself on the Strand on Tuesday, Margaret Sulli- van, no address, was dismissed with a warn- ing. She said she didn't mind going to prison for a few days, but the Bench said next time it would be a month.

County Business. WEDNESDAY. Before Messrs, J. Powell and Wm. Walters. NO APPEARANCE. Mary Ann Lloyd, Tr^loeth,. married, and Mary Ann Thomas, Swansea, were the par- ties in an assault case, but neither being pre- sent, the case was struck off. There was no appearance also in a case where Richard Williams, Gowerton, sum- moned George Davies, Gowerton, for assault, and it was struck off. HORSES THAT STRAYED. Edward C. Barter, and Charles Saunders, Oystermouth, were fined Is. and costs each for allowing horses to stray. CHILDREN AND THE APPLES. Numia Beddoe (19), Wm. Small (16), and Wm. Walsh (15), of Swansea, were sum- moned for stealing growing apples, valued 13s. 6d. Last week the case was adjourned to get the attendance of Walsh, but they had been unitble to find him, and the case was pgain adjourned.

STOLE A GOLD WATCH. At Swansea on Wednesday Helen Miles, no address given, was charged by Mary Hannah James, 16, Edward-street, with stealing a gold watch and chain. Prisoner pleaded guilty, saying she was very sorry. The Bench, who were leniently inclined, bound her over m the sum of j610 to be of good behaviour for three months.

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KILLED BY A CAR. Glyn-Neath Man's End at St. Thomas. Three accidents—two of a miifdr nature-- in which Swansea tramcars were involved occurred on Monday. The most serious was that which happened late at night by the bottom of Balaclava- street, a man failing against one of the Pori Tennant cars and dying in hospital soon after his admittance. The car in question was being driven by Caradoc James Cole, Upton-terrace, Port Tennant, who, when near the Railway inn, saw a man coming towards him in the di recuon of the town. At the time the car was proceeding slowly, as it had only' pulled up twenty yards before, and just as thsy were passing the man fell against the side cf the front of the car, and was knockcd back into the road. The wheels did not pass over him, but it was evident that his injur- ies were serious, and the ambulance was sent for from St. Thomas Police Station On the arrival of the police the injured man was unconscious and bleeding freely fron the nose and njonth and a wound or the right temple. He was conveyed to Swan- sea Hospital—the accident happened shortly after ten o'clock—and was attended by Dr. Grove, the house surgeon, who found the man suffering from a very severe fracture of the hku.ll. Death took place about three- quarters of an hour after admittance. Deceased was respectably dressed, and the police return his age about 45. He was at- tiied in a black suit, black bowler, and lace-up Doots. On the clothing was the name of "A. E. Elcock," and in one of the pockets was a return half of a ticket to Glyn Neath, where it is believed he comes from. It is alleged that the deceased had had something to drink, and that he made a sudden stagger as the car was passing, his head coming into violent contact with the rail between the brake and the hand-rail. The car wao pulled up in half its length. The body lies at the hospital awaiting an inquest. IDENTITY OF THE DECEASED. Our Neath correspondent telephones that the son of Mr. A. C. Elcock, who is well known at Glyn Neath, where he lives, proceeded to Swansea on Tuesday morning for the purpose of identification. Mr. A. C. Elcock is described as being tall and slim-a description which tallies with the body lying at the hospital. Our corres- pondent further states that Mr. A. C. El- cock's late father was the manager for some years of the powder works of Messrs. Curtes and Harvey, of Neath, at Glyn Neath. He is known to have visited Swansea on Monday. Early in the afternoon the widow, accom- panied by her son, visited the hospital and identified the clothing which was shown her. Naturally the relatives were plunged in grief at the unexpected calamity. In May deceased entered the service of the National Telephone Co., at Neath, under the district manager, Mr. Cunliffe, and his en- gagement only ended on Wednesday. He lived with his mother at Bryngolwg-road, Glyn Neath. His wife, Mrs. Eloock, is in charge of the Neat.h G.W.R. Refreshment- rooms.

Inquiry into the Fatality. An inquest was held at the Swansea Hos- pital on Tuesday into the circumstances uf Alfred Charles Tilcock's death. Deceased hid succumbed to injuries sustained by being struck by a Pon Tennant car the previous night. Mr. Lawrenoe Richards represented the police. Cliarles Henry Elcock, Fern Bank, Neath, said his father lived with his mother at Bryngulloy, Neath, up to a fortnight ago, and had recently been a clerk with the Na- tional Telephone Company. He told wit- ness on Monday that he was going to Swan- sea to look for work, as he had left his other job. Coroner: Was he in the habit of going on the spree occasionally?—He had been a tee- totaler for two years, and then broke out again. Witness said his father had had no illness that he knew of. Sarah Adams, 28, F abian -street, St. Thomas, said she saw deceased on Monday night about 10.15 while she was standing on the door right opposite to where the acci- dent occurred, and &aw a tram coming from Port Tennant, and deceased crossing the lines as if making for a dead-wall opposite. He was very intoxicated, and had his hands in his trousers' pockets. Mjr. La.urence Richards: Where was he coming from?—I couldn't say, sir. Coroner: Did you speai to him?—I cried "Come back. come back!" Then I rushed inside the houee and eoreamed, "He's killed, he's killed!" Ooroner: After the main had been struck by the car how soou did the car stop?—Im- mediately. Witness said she was subject to flue, and did not see what transpired later. Did you notice any gong sounding?—Yes-, because that's how I ran out, expeotmg my children back from the theatre. Mr. Rioharcs: Do you know how the oar hit the man?—By here, sir (indicating the chest). Dea.r! deoa:r! I fancy I cam see him now. Ooroner: Do you think the man was to blame?—Yes, eir; I called him as loud as I oouid to come back. The Coroner questioned witness closely with a view to showing what part of the car struck deceased, and she stated that the side ot the car struck him. By Inspector Jno. Rces He was Qoing to- wards the car when it struck him. He did not fall in front of the car at all. By Mr. Torn Cheetham If the cars ran at a terrific rate they would kill many chil- dren. Witness displayed some impatience at this stage, and enquired if she wa. to be there "by the day or the hour?" Elizabeth Ann Bolham, 65, Sebastopol- stroet, said that between the "Cyprus" and the Railway Inn she saw a man "jigging" 0:1 the road, and just as she remarked to a friend: "He'll get killed!" the man got hit by the car and rolling on the road, turned over three or four times. Coroner: D'd the bell ring ?—Yes, sir ;t did. At what rate was the car going?—Very slowly, sir. The man could have either stopped or have crossed had he liked. He had had "a little drop," and was staggering. He never went under the car. She blamed de- ceased. Mr. Richards There were no carts about? —No, sir, nothing. Could the driver have seen this man?—Yes, sir. He sounded the bell. Coroner: How far did the car go after it struck deceased?—Not its full length, sir. By Inspector Rees: The man had not got on to the tramline when he was struck. Coroner You have given your evidence re- markably well, Mrs. Bolham. Caradoc Jas. Cole, 15, Upton-terrace, Port Tennant, said he was driving car 12, the last on the homeward journey from St. Thomas on the night in question. Near the Railway Inn he saw deceased come out from the lights of the "Cyprus." Coroner I know, it's where the tradesmen light up the place more than the Corporation, and when they shut up it's intensely dark. Witness, continuing, said the man sli ved nothing of being intoxicated or anything un- usual, until just as the car neared him he i gave one lurch and fell. Witness pulled up as soon as the man struck the car, and de- ceased's body lay ne the centre of the car when it stopped. They were travelling be- tween three and four miles an hour. By a juryman: Deceased only had one knock from the car. By Mr. Richards The man was not try- ing to cross the lire, in his opinion. Coroner said the divergence of evidence in this respect was probably due to the dif- ferent positions of the witnesses. Dr. Groves said deceased was admitted to the hospital at 10.45 p.m. on Monday. He was comatose, bleeding freely, with nose broken and fracture of the base of the skull, and two cuts on the face. He died at 11.30. By the Coroner: The evidence was con- sistent with the injuries received. The frac- ture was caused by a very hard blow. ■. De ceased died from hemorrhage arising from fractured skull. P.C. Harris said he saw deceased coming up St. Helen's-road about 25 minutes to ten on the previous night. He was drunk and got into a Docks car. Det. Morris (answering the Coroner) said a return ticket to Glyn-Neath was found on deceased. The last train left tie East Dock at 8.10. Coroner complimented Det. Morris on the smart manner in which he had completed the identification. (Hear, hear.) summing up, it was clear that the man was drunk, and it was probable that he was going to catch, as he thought, his last train home. The driver appeared to have told the truth. No driver in the world could avoid all drunken men, but at the same time some of the lafit cars returning to the depot were, in his opin- ion going far too fast—but not so in the pre- sent caae, be thought. Deceased was, in his opinion, alone to blame. Jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death," with no blame attachable to the driver.

SWANSEA BABY CASE. Mrs. Hunter Again Remanded. At Swansea Police Court on Wednesday, Henrietta Hunter, widow, was again placed in the dock for the purpose of a further re- mand for a weej§ on the chaTge of abandon- ing a female child at Morriston on September 1st last. During the hearing of much of the bor- ough business the prisoner, in charge of a county constable, stood at the back of the dock, and though she had a very anxious look about her face, she at times watched the proceedings of the 'court with evident in- terest. Mr. Laurence Richards, for the prosecu- tion, explained to the Bench that last Wed- nesday the case was adjourned for a week on the understanding that the evidence would not be gone into for a fortnight. Mr. Harold Lloyd, who then appeared, consented, and he (Mr. Richards) asked for a further remand until next Wednesday. The application was granted, and prisoner was again removed in custody. We understand that the Fublic Prosecu- tor has now been asked to intervene and this course it is expected will te adopted mainly for the purpose of the subsidiary issues said to be involved.

Neath Guardians and Arrears. Neath Guardians met on Wednesday, Mr. Hopkin Jones presiding. Local Government Board sent communi- cations from Canadian Government showing that three boys formerly of Neath Cottage Homes, were giving satisfaction to farmers who employed them and were very comfort- able. The Finance Committee reported that £5.979 was to their credit at the bank. Overseers of certain parishes were £4,133 in arrears. The Chairman said that the position called for drastic steps. He Lad signed 70 cheques that day, and when they paid the county rates they would be considerably overdrawn unless outstanding amounts were paid in. Finance Gomfmttee recommended that no official cheques be handed over until the Board's order was complied with. Aid. Trick Only the cheques of those in default. You won't stop the clerk's cheque ? Chairman Oh, yes. (Laughter.) Mr. M. G. Roberts: Treat them all alike. Mr. Giles Jones pointed out that Baglan Higher was not really in arrear. They had paid all that was legally due. •Chairman If you don't pay before the 29th September you will be summoned.— Clerk Thev must pay before tha.t. Mr. Giles Jones: You can draw the sum- mons to-morrow. Mr. M. G. Roberts Have a little mercy. (Laught?r.) Mr. Giles Jones: I don't care. We have paid all that is due for us. Chairman: Don't you threaten me. We'll soon make you pay. Mr- Giles Jones: I was not using any threats.

Swansea Valley Revising Court. Mr. Howell Jeffreys sat at Pontardawe on Wednesday to revise the lists of voters for Cilvbebyll, Blaenegel, and Mawr, in the parish of Liar?gu.ieke, Rhyndwydydach, Ynydvmond, and Alltvgrug and Caegurwen Wards in the Parish of Llanguieke. Mr. F. VVaddington, Swansea, represented the Conservatives, and the Liberals were un- represented. Mr. Waddington successfully objected to several ledger claims in the Caegurwen dis- trict on the ground of insufficient ratable value. Replying to Mr. Jeffreys, the overseer said the Pontardawe Council had apppri'-i-^ a valuer t() re-assess all properties in the district irnd he (the overseer) thought that the ratable value would be considerably in- creased in most cases. Regarding a claim of Edgar Leyshon, Chapell. Caegurwen Ward, Mr. Wadding- ton said he was on the register last year for a differfr-t address and thus could not have occupied for twelve months. The claim was disallowed. Mr. Hinkin, overseer for Llanguieke, ap- plied for an increase of £5 in his salary. Mr. Jeffreys: Your salary will be in- creased by £2 10B. this year and a similar rise next year.

Swansea Ward Candidates. Mr. Harry Rogers, a Labour member of the Swansea Guardians, informs us that he will oppose Mr. H. G. Solomon at the 1 November municipal elections in Victoria Ward, and will hold his first meeting in about a fortnight's time. The name of Mr. A. J. Puntan, solicitor, Fisher-street, Swansea, has also been men- tioned. A representative of the "Daily Pest" waited upon him on Wdnesday morn- ing and asked whether he was going to stand or not. Mr. Puntan said he had not e up his mind one way or the other. He said he had been approached and if he decided to contest it would be on the non- provided schools ticket. Mr. T. Cheetham, of the Westbourne Hotel, has been approached to stand for St. Helen s Ward, but "declined with thanks." Mr. Howel Watkins is the retir- ing Councillor. it is rumoured that Mr. Charles Davies, who formerly represented the Brynmelyn Ward at the Swansea Town Council, is a candidate at t.ie next November election. Mr. Davies is the biggest ratepayer in that ward.

Farmer Killed near Pembrey. Mr. Jno. Mcrris, Black Horse Inn. Minke, Llangendeirne was driving to a frtoek and crop sale at^lynewydd Farm, Pembrey Moun tain, on tuesday, and when near Bigyu Farm, the horse bolted, and the occupant was thrown out. Mr. Dd. Francis, auctioneer, Carmarthen, and Mr. Edwin Davies, Rhiwlas Farm, Pem- brey, saw the^animal entering the farmyard by itself, and drove down the road and found the old gentleman lying on the voad quite dead. Deceased, who is 65 years of age. was wen known in this district. An inquest will be held.

— ■ -> LLANDILO ORDINATION SERVICES. Special services were conducted at Pains castle ond Llandilo on Monday and Tuesday, when the following preached Revs..J. Mor- gan, Skewen; J. E. Griffiths, Skewen; W. Jenkins. Nowstown, and W. Edwards, B.A. Ordination services were held on Tuesday afternoon at Moriah Chapel. Llandilo, when Rev. J. Powell GrimUM, B.A., was ordained as minister of the Baptist churches at Pains- castle and Liandilo. The ordination prayer was giveffi by Rev G. D. Jones, Howey, Llan- drindod, the meeting being one to be 'ong remembered for its strong revival power. The ministors present were the Revs. J. B. Asfrton. (Dolau), James Jones, B.Sc. (llin- drmd-od Wells), J. A. Thomas (Franks- bridge), George Davies (Peterchurch), and T. James (Talgarth). A presentation of a set of valuable books was made to the newly nr- dained pastor by Mr. David Griffiths on behalf of Ainon Baptist Chapel, BirchgTove. £ ev. J- Powell Griffiths, B.A., is the son of the Rev. J. E. Griffiths, pastor of Ainon Chapel, Birchgrove, and was aducated at the University and Baptist College at Cardiff.

J. TO LADIES. If you want the Finest Tea ASK FOB HOR.N lMAN'S.f Full Weight without the Package ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE. Price 1/4 to 3/6 per Ib. SOLD IN SWANSEA & DISTRICT! BY James Jones and Son, Goat street (Whc'>t sale only). Taylor and Co., Ltd., 6, Castle Square; 99, Oxford Street; 100, Brynymor Road 33. Walter Road and the Dunns, Mumbles^, Bonnett, 7, Heathfield Street. Davies, Grocer, Rhondda Street, Mount Plea* sant. Morgan, Grocer, Morriston. L-iwis, Grocer, Herbert Street, Pontardawe^ Evans, Grocer, AUtwen. S. Davies, Grocer, Clydach. M. Davies, The Buildings, Cly-dach, Williams, Grocer, Blackpill. Davey, Groc-er, Aberdyberthi Street, Hafod* E. W. Thorpe, Grocer, Brynmill. Baldwin and Ward, The Stores, Mumblea, Jenkins' Stores, Pontardawe. Jordan, Grocer, Glais. Moore, Grocer, 14, St. Helen's Road. Watson Bros., Grocers. Brynvmor Road. Meredith, Confectioner, 141, St. Helen. Avenue. lewis and Co., 8, College Street. Parlby 9, Cradock Street. ] Jones, Grocer, 64, Liangyfelach Street. Flavard, 95, Brynymor Road. J. T. Davies, 13 and 14, Walter Road. D. L. Evans, 27, Walter Road. W. Thomas and Co., Glo'ster Buildingf (wholesale only).

SWANSEA HOSPITAL BOARD. Private Nursing to be Suspended Swajisea Hospital Board met on Wednes* day, Mr. H. McDonnell presiding. Dr. Bbenezer Davies drew attention to s minute re the supplying of sur- gicaJ "dressings" to fever nospital patients. There was not sufficient appreciation ox the help rendered by the hospital, and that instead of asking the isolation hospital to pay for "dressings" they; should acknowledge the good work done. He moved the expunging of the minute. Col. Morgan opposed. The hospital waa economising, and when pa- ,ere sent to the isolation hospital, they were going to the town's own hospital. Mr. Goldberg asked who was responsiOJe for patients after they left the general hos- pital but the Corporation? The secretary said the expense of the "dressings" was 4s. 6d. per patient. Dr. Lancaster: That's about 7is. per year, and I think it discourteous to the isolation hospital authorities to expect them to pay foB their own "dressings." Ten voted for the expunging of the minute and eleven for the retention of the minute. Minutes were considered embodying the recommendation of the House Committee that, as the private nurses could not be ac- commodated at the Convalescent Home, and that the hospital accommodation for them was required for the hospital nursing staff, if the private nursing was to be continued accommodation should be found for private nurses outside, but as this was a step the committee could not recommend, they adof vise the discontinuance of the private nurs* ing department. Col. Morgan moved the adoption of the* minutes. Dr. Lancaster took exception to the chair- man's remark that the private nurses should be under the hospital matron's supervision. Mr. Tuckfield &aid they had no right to use the Convalescent Home as accommodation for nurses. Cel. Morgan said that if outside accommo- dation was secured, the expense would be too heavy. Mr. Goldberg agreed with the committee's recommendations. Dr. Brook moved an amendment that a select committee be appointed to draw up a scheme for housing the private ni ^->>. Ha thought it a great pity the matte- ifi ^eea rushed through in the absence of tne medicai staff. He understood that the staff had sent .11 a resolution urging the retention of the private nurses. The hospital would suffer greatly by the discontinuance of the depart- ment, and he discarded the theory that the Swansea Nursing Institute was harmed by the hospital private nurses. A destructive policy was easy enough, but it would be ex- tremely difficult to revive the department again. Dr. Jabez Thomas seconded, and Dr. Latt- caster spoke as to the necessity of retaining the department, and pointed out that there was a profit last year of JB47. Mr. J. Hughes urged another trial to the department, and supported the amendment. Mr. Howel Wartkins asked for a definite decision that day. Thirteen voted for Dr. Brook's amendment. a-nd thirteen against. A second show of hands, however, showed twelve for and thirteen against. Dr. Jabez Thomas moved a month's ad- journment. Again twelve voted for it and thirteen against. It was eventually decided to "s:u&pend'! tie private nursing department. Dr. Thomas gave notice of intention to move the rescinding of the resolution at the next meeting. INDEBTEDEDNESS OF THE INSTITU- TION. The report of the Swanrea Hospital on Tuesday was as follows —Due to the trea- surer at the last meeting, JB1,173 10s. 4d. accounts paid since, JE684 15s. 2d. total, £1,858 5s. 6d. Subscriptions and donations received since, J3525 10s. Id. total, Ll,532 15s. 5d. Bills now presented: Hospital, P,372 12s. 3d. Home, JE25 17s. 8d.; total, B596 9s. lid. Due to treasurer after pay- ing August accounts, £ 1,929 5s. 4d. due to treasurer last year, £1.788 14s. 5d. receipts from June 1st, £ 1,439 16s. ;*exTX'.nditure from. June 1st, including August accounts, £2,284 5s. 6d.

SORE HEADS AT SCHOOL. ZAM-BUK STOPS EPIDEMIC AND ERADICATES DISEASE. No skin complaints are more common among school children than diseases of the scalp, and th. £ y spread so easily from one child to another that mothers need to be ever watchful. Zam.Buk not only cures individual cases, however obstinate, but by preventing infection stamps out epidemics. Mrs. James Bentley, the wife of an ;n-! suranre agent, of 29, Gibson-street, Com- mercial-road, Halifax, said to a "Halifax Guardian" reporter: "About Christmas- time a very bad ringworm appeared on my Sidney's temple. He was examined at school by a doctor, who said these cases were very common, and sent him home at once to prevent the disease spreading to the other scholars. At an infirmary he remained an out-patient for three months, and the doctors supplied me with 'paint' to put on the ringworm. As soon as I applied it, however, the affected part became covered with a mass of scabs, at least half an inch in thickness. I am the mother of five, but I have never seen anytliing like this boy's beau was at that time. He seemed v?ry poor in health, too, and at nights had to ie en his forehead to get ease. No one but myself would look at the boy's head-it waj <0 disagreeable in appearance. His hair camo off one side of his head. "I used linseed poultices without a v ail, and was ready to de6pair. At last I re- sorted to Zam-Buk, and within two days the smaller scabs began to rise at the edges from the skin. I stepped taking the boy to the infirmary, ard set myself to give Zam- Duk a fair chance. I was concerned lest my other children caught the disease too, and I was extremely careful to keep clean the cloths aseo. Altogether I used three boxes of Zam-Buk, and Sidney's head was completely cured in three weeks. His hoad is perfectly clear of the disease, and he is wonderfully well too. Zani-I'-uk is antiseptic as well as healing, and it kills off midc-bes and parasites, thus "preventing the spread of disease and stamp- ing it out completely. Zam-Buk perman- ently cures all scalp diseases, scabs, ring- worm, running sores, honey sickness, the effects of dandruil and scurvy, eczema, psoriasis, sore backs, abscesses, boils, p m- ples, chafing, sore faces, chapped nands, chills, festering sores, poisoned wounds, piles, stiffness, aching feet, sprains, cuts, bruises, rheumatism, and nerve pains. Uf all chemists, or the Zam-Buk Co., 4, Red Cross-street, London, E.G., for Is. l^i. cr 2s. 9d. per box (2s. 9d. size contains near Y four times-the Is. lJjd.). Every home needs itl

MR. JOHN WILLIAMS' CAMPAIGN Meeting at Pontardawe. The Reehabiie Hall, Pontardawe, was filled on Tuesday evening to listen to an ad- dress by Mr. John Williams, miners' agent and Labcrur candidate for the Gower Divi- sion, and others. Mr. R. Bodducombe pre- sided. Mr. T. Richards, M.P., said he wemb to the House of Commons with his soul burning with zeal in the hope of meeting a number of other people clamouring for reform. But when he got there, he found they did not treat politics half as seriously as they did in the country; it- was not a question of re- form in the House of Commons, but more a pretty little game which boys called hide and seek. Proceeding, Mr. Richards said as working men they were divided into all manner of sections, but in the coming Gower Division contest he wanted all working men to join their energies and efforts together, and send a working man to Parliament. (Applause) Let them return a man they would have control over, and what they wanted to realise was what particular reforms were wanted now—not what people had done or left undone in the past. (Hear, hear.) Touching upon the fiscal question, Mr. Richards said it was stated that by putting a* duty on foreign steel good would accrue to the workers, but ttiey must follow the steel into the hundred and thousand articles into which the bar was converted, and it was too much to be asked to take a superficial view of the question as they were asked to do. The test of the alien ques- tion was that of money. Let them apply any other teat they liked, but for God's sake not that. (Hear, hear.) The principle of the Unemployed Bill he supported, but while there was great machinery brought about by the measure, there was no money provided for men who wanted work. He eTiticised the Government's policy, and said in South Africa. they had made the police- men and .sobers f the British flag men- 1,pTltc, 0. the Chinese, and they only wanted now to send the bloodhounds when they would have another chapter in Uncle Tom's Cabin. They had united in one com- mon object m South Africa—to displace the British working man by Chinese slaves. (Applause.) Speaking of his efforts to pre- vent, as far as possible, accidents and ex- 'o plosions in dangerous trades, Mr. Richards said if Mr. Williams was returned, depend upon it he would have the several danger- ous trades attended to. (Hear, hear.) Mr. John Williams, who met with a capital reception, said both Conservatives and Liberals had drawn as far as possible upon the privileges of the democracy to pro- mote their own interests, but now the demo- cracy was claiming that their privileges should be recognised. (Hear, hear.) The churches, he continued, were awakening and recognising the difference between bad and good money, and they had had the courage to refuse even Caruegie s money, which had been obtained ait the price of blood. Mr. Williams said he would say nothing against the two gentlemen who were named as his opponents, but he claimed to be a reformer and the workers' representative. Often people claimed they were prepa-red to extend sympathy, but they found little to justify such a claim. For 19 years he had been be. I fore the people as miners' agent, and for seven years in that district. For years he had been on one of the largest public bodies, I and was one of the oldest Labour repre- sentatives in South Wales. (Applause.) He was asking for nothing which was unjust, and, further, he required notching that was not equitable. (Hear, hear.) He urged the co-operation of workmen to secure such a number of Labour representatives in Parlia- ment, so that they could ensure equitable laws in the interests of the people. (Applause). Mr. Williams said the workers had power to return men of their own class and they should see the power was properly used. The Government in6tead of using its great majority to improve the position of the people, had used it to place a greater bur- den on the people millions had been wasted in South Africa, and the door closed against white labour in that country. Let them return men who would uphold the rights of the i- ::1" well as the noor and it was in their hands to bring that about. (Ap- plause.) Mr. WT. Brace also addressed the meeting. UpCT the proposition of Mr. D. 'W. Da- UpCT the proposition of Mr. D. 'W. Da- vies, seconded by Mr. H. '"homas, a resolu- tion was unanimously passed to support Mr. John Williams. Mr. John Williams.

Briton Ferry Chapel "Split," A meeting has been held at Briton Ferry in connection with the new Presbyterian Church there. The new body was formed a.fter differences tfhat arose at the Craig Wet&b Methodist Church. Though there ale three Calvinistic Metho- dist chapels in town at which most of the services are carried on in English, and though each is far too large fcr the oongre gation, yet neither would agree to let their building enclose an English cause, and this new church has therefore been erected. Amongst those who will take part in thf opening services are the Revs. J. James. Clydach; J. M. Saunders. M.A., Swansea; and W. Richards, Briton Ferry.

THE NEW FRCNOH REMEDV. A Oj 8%3 11's successful aai I B~1 Slif%r I V popular remedy onsd <n Continental Hospitah hy Kicord. Ragtan. Jobert, Velpe&afear*. 8ar;)iis»9severything bitharto em* pluyjd fo/rtapsrity of blood, spots, blotah<w. painl a>v! 3w»llin? n( joints, rteria^o-nents of liver an4 kidney*, pileo, gravel, r>»iin sjoot. rhanmat- lam.exhaustion, «tc. Throe forms. Noa. 4, 2 t 3, 2, 9 ft 4/9, port free for P.O. from M*. El. Joan, so a, 43, Ho'lorti Square, London, W.O. If m doubt S3 10 »niB.b«r raaairod, sesd detail* of symptom* vitk adareeasi eareio»« far raftf

NEWPORT SENSATION. Woman Murdered: Ghastly Crime Husband Arrested: Horrible Scene A shocking murder was perpetrated in Newport on Tuesday afternoon, at half-p^s^ four. There had been staying at the Lion- don Restaurant a man named Wm. Baa van, an ex-master tailor of the Shropshire Light, inlantry, and who had just returned Lam South Africa. He had been there for some three weeks, and had frequently been visit ed by his n..f who, however, lived apart for some unknown reason at William-street, oíf Corporation-road. Both appeared, nevertheless, to be on excellent terms. There were in the room at the time only Beavan, his wife, Sarah Ann, and a little boy of six or less, Bertie Beavan. At .the above mentioned time screams of murder starred the neighbourhood, and the woman came rushing down to the ground floor of the place shrieking frantically, with her throat most terribly gashed, blood-ves6eis severed, and windpipe cut into, streaming with blood. One of the early witnesses of the foor wo- nan s agonised condition said it was a great gaping cut that he could thrust his hand into. As nearly as possible it was sev^n inch'ss long, and extended from just below the hinge of the jaw to the front of the windpipe. From such a wound it can easily be imagined 7hat tho bleeding would be most profuse. Mr. Gatehouse, a passer ly, who was the first to render assistance, nad his arms and his clothes saturated with blood, and the clothcs on the bed, which stood in the husband's bedroom upstairs on the third floor, were also soaked in the mur aered woman's gore. The scene was stiJI more ghastly by the fact that the walls of the room in the corner near the door wera badly splashed with blood. These splashes are low down, and toem to indicate that thu victim stooped, apparently in her effort te avoid the attack. She died before reaching the hospital 1Il a cab. Beavan remained on the scene of the crime, and was promptly arrested by P.C.'s Hensley and Bannecman, placed in custody, and charged with murder. It was expect-rd that ho would be tormally brought up on Wednesday and remanded, pending the :n quest. He is stiongly built, and, although his age is officially stated to be 40, he looks in som3 respects ccnsiderably older. His hair is whitened, and his moustache has rruch of the iron grey tinge that comes to a man of very mature years or who has seen hard service m foreign parts. Beavan was UMiailly thoroughly well-groomed, and at the time of the tragedy his attire was a very neat shade of grey trousers and a well-cut and excellently-fitting frock-coat with srk facings. He stood as straight as an arrow. He is said to be a native ot Hereford city. That poverty was r:ot the cause of the crime was. abundantly clear, for amongst the pris- oner's personal effects which were under offi cial cognisance at the time of his arrest were a gold watch and chain, a considerable sum of money in coins, and some bank-notes. Eye-wit.lesses of the crime there were none except the little child already referred to. He can te'1 nothing, from his youth. Questioned by a reporter, little Bertie Bea- van could only say, "I only saw the shaving thing (the razor); I was looking out of the window. Mr. Gatehouse, a builder, who was pass- ing the place at the time, said that when he ran in a man in shirt-sleeves forced his way past him to the door. "All in the same moment I saw a woman come to the first landing, bleeding freely from a terrible wound in the throat. She fell from the landing to the bcttom of the stairs into my arms. She never spcke. and I believe she' swooned away at once. The wound was 3 shocking sight. I could have put my hand in it. and [ saw the windpipe moving. As for myself, all my coat and my arms were covered with blood, I set her back against the wall, and rushed out for a policeman. J Mr. Wm. Mattock, the manager of >.he restaurant, gives a shocking account of the scene in the bedroom of th9 crime. He was on.the same floor at the time and heard the screams. "I ran out," ho said, "and saw Mrs. Beavan going down the stairs as fast as she could. T didn't quite know what had happened, but I could see a lot of blood about. Beavan was standing in the bed room in his shirt-sleeves and without a coilar on 1 said to^him, 'WTiat have yon done?" He replied,I have cut her throat, nid here is the razor.' He handed me a razor covered with blood. I rushed down- stairs after the woman to fetch a doctor fast as I cnnld." He ca.n throw no light whatever ""1' crime. The couple had aI, ways been quiet and well-conducted, and he heard no sounds "f ouarrelling previous to the crime. Mrs. Beavan is a native of the South of Ireland, a well set-up woman of 32. There are two other children besides little Bertie, and these have boon removed to their mother's lodgings. BEAVAN REMANDED AT NEWPORT. At'Newport., Mon., on Wednesday, Wil- liam Beavan wa." remanded, charged with murdering his wife, Sarah, by cutting her throat, on Tuesday. A constable stated that Beavan confessed to the crime, bnt said he should never hang.

DR, BARNARDO DEAD. Founder of Homes for Helpless Waifs. A private telegram received on Wednes- day morning announced the sudden death of Dr. Barnardo, the well-known founder of children's homes, on Tuesday night. Dr. Barnardo, who was a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was the founder and director of the philanthropic institution by which over 55,000 orphan waifs were rescued, trained, and placed out m'ie' 16,000 of these were des- patched as emigrants to Canada and the Colonaes. -Was oorn in Ireland in 1845. ^d his attention directed to the ;r °,n the waif children on the streets, im- u img London Hospital in i', 6 "egan to investigate the subject ano labour in spare hours on their behalf, out the first children from in ISA? T^" established his first Home oi. He was the author of a variety of magazine articles and 6mall books on the magazine articles and small books on the Tcscue of waif children. DEATH UNEXPECTED: CONSTER- NATION AT THE HOMES. The Press Association, in a later mes- sage, says For some years Dr. Barnardo had been suffering from angina pectoris. A severe and unexpected attack overtook him last week whilst he was abroad, and after his return home his condition appeared to become worse and he died at his residence f at Surbiton. The news of Dr. Barnardo's death, which was unexpected, has created a painful impression among the officials at headquarters of Dr. Barnard'o's Homes AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. The following official statement was is sued on Wednesday afternoon :—Dr. Bar- nardo had been in a precarious state jf health for some time, and while at Nauheim. where he had gone for his health, he had two severe attacks of angina, and at his earnest request was brought home as soon as his condition would permit. This was done by easy stages, and he arrived last Thursday evening. After his return he had several more severe attacks,, durino' which his sufferings were very intense, but he so far rallied as to give great hopes, and when apparently his condition was improving ne suddenly passed away.

Swansea Amateur Operatic Society's Season. Over forty members of the society at- tended the annual meeting on Tuesday night a A, the Longiands Hotel. The follow ing officers were re-elected for the season 19.U5-6: -President, Colonel Morgan; chair- man, Mr. L. J. Kempthorne; musical di- rector and conductor, Mr. D. W. Lott, secretary, Mr. Arthur Andrews, Hillside, Sketty; treasurer, Mr. Charles C. Vivian, with a strong committee. In all probu.ii>y Gilbert and Sullivan i "Yeomen of the Guard" will be the selected opera, this being certainly the most ambi- tious yet undertaken by the society. A special effort will be made this season to largely increase the numbeT of subscribers in order to place the society in a strong and permanent financial position.

SWANSEA WEDDING. Mr. Douglas Davies and Miss Rachel I. Evans. The wedding took place at St. Matthew s Church, Swansea, on Wednesday morning, of Mr. J. Douglas Davies, cycle merchant. Hospital-square, eldest 6on oi the late Dr. Davies, Llanybyther, and Miss Rachel Isa- bella Evans, third daughter of Mr. Willia-n Evans, Brookland Hotel, Oxford-stj-eet, in the presence of a large congregation. 06 bride was prettily attired in white silk, trimmed with chiffon, and white picture Mat to match, with orange blossoms. Snc were a gold curb bracelet, the gift of tne bride- groom. The bridesmaids were Misses Srdie Davies (sister of the bridegroom), and Annie and Winnie Evans (sisters of the tiriae), and they were dressed tastefully m champagne I crepe de chine, wearing bangles, tbe^iits of the bridegroom. The mar was MY". David Evans (brother of the bride) and the latter was given away by her father. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T..1. Richard (vicar), assisted by the Rev, J. D. Hughes (curate) and the Rev. W. Vivian Davies, Cambridge (brother of the bride- groom. The organist (Mr. S. Phillips) played the "Wedding March." In the af- ternoon the newly-married couple left £:or Aberystwyth, where the honeymoon will be spent. The following is 9 list o' the weeding presents: — Bride to bridegroom, gold chain bride- groom to bride, curb bsngle bride's father, cheqne; bride's mother, bed and houseaold linen, cutlery and sewing ma- chine Mrs. D. J. Jones (sister), silver back mirror, brush, comb, and tray, and dinner service; Miss Nancy Evans (sister), album and knife machine; Mr. D. Evans (brother), pair of harid-painted pictures Miss Minnie Evans (sister), eiderdown and silver sugar bowl; Miss Eleanor Ceridwen Jones (niece), cushion; Councillor T. Richards (uncle), brass kettle and stand Mr. J. T. Richards (cousin), pair of Japanese trays Mr. S. Evans (uncle), silver basin, and tongs and cream jug Mr. John Evans (cousin), cheese stand Miss Polly Evans (cousin), silver salt cellar; Miss Isabella Evans (cousin) brass tea cannister; Mr. Richards (grandfather), cheque; Mrs. Richards (grandmother), oak pedestal Mrs Chambers (aunt), pair of pictures; Mrs. S. Williams (aunt), cheque; Mr. D. Richards, London (uncle), silver cake basket; Mrs. Davies (mother of bride- groom), family Bible and mirror and an- tique oak chest; Mrs. Davies (sister), silver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs. Richards (Plough and Harrow), silver butter dish Mr. Rich- ard Lewis, white bed spread Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett, silver bread fork and butter knife in case; Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Evans. macrame mantel border; Miss Mary Johns, flower pot; Mr. and Mrs. E. Hill, afternoon tea cloth Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Strawbridge, ornaments; Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Thomas, silver sugar bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, pair of ornaments and cake stand; Mr. Charles Dickens, silver-mounted umbrella Mr. Jones (Aberayron). gold-mounted fountain pen; Misses A. and E. Jones (Aberayron), Mrs. Beeton's cookery book Mrs. and Miss Sarah Kennedy, pair of wine bottles; Mr. W. E. Williams, silver hot water jug; MT. Jenkins, bread knife and plaite; Mies Richards (St. Matthew's Vicar- age), silver teapot; Mr. Walter L. Rossig- nol, hand-made cake doyleys; Mr. W. Ed- wards (The Eagle), eiderdown; Mr. E. L. Evans (The Eagle), hand-painted tea oosy; Mrs. Colebrook, pair of ornaments; Mr. and Mrs. Morgans, silver cruet; Miss Ble- witt, sugar basin and cream jug Mrs. Gre- gory, Dresden painting; Mrs. Couch, cup and saucer Mrs. Down, old-fashioned plate Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Williams (Borthyn), silver jam spoon; Mr. Mayou, silver cake stand; Air. Trevor Waftkins, silver uutter dish; Dr. G. A. Stephens, bronze coffee- pot Mr. D. Griffiths, brush a.nd oomb; Captain Davies, silver butter dish; Mr. Winterhalter, silver cruet; Mrs. Osborne, pair of placqnes Mr. C. LI. Watkins, silver butter dish; Mr. Johns (Swansea Old Brew- ery), silver flower pot; Mr. F. Jenkins, braes fender; Mr. Merriman (Mayals), flowers Mr. Alb >rt Ace, .silver cake basket; Mr. Tydain Williams, band-painted picture; Mrs. John Rees, Llandovery, eiderdown; Miss Mallett, worked table centre Mr. Jack Evans, silver butter dish; Mr. Cuambers, set of carvers; Master Dick Chambers, pair of vases and butter cooler; Master Tom Chambers, vases and copper tray; Mr. D. Jones, jam dish; Mr. W. Charles, tea a.nd dessert spoons Mr. C. F. Hunt, jam dish; Mr. Hughes, gent's dressing case Miss May Davies (cousin), sugar bowl ;Rev. W. Vivian Davies (brother), ink stajid; Mr. Brinley Fowler, gold laquer plates; Uncle Abel and Antie Maggie, music seat; Misses Megan and Alina Jones (cousins), trinket set; Lieut. Perry, set of carveTS Miss May Jack- son, wine decanters, sugar basin and cream jug; Mrs. Cousey, ornaments; Nurse Wil- liams, flower stands Mr. Jonathan Jenkins, eiderdown; Mrs. Anne Davies (aunt), fruit barket; Miss Sadie Davies (sister), picture frame; Mr. D. Evans, Bristol (uncle), double silver jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. D. Davies Treharris (brother and sister-in-law), tea. set; Mr. and Mrs. Ciarke Rees, white bed spread; T. H. Clarke, boiler; MT. Evans, excise officer candlesticks; Miss Lawrence, tray cloth; Mrs. Thompson, sugar bowl and jam dish; J. Glazard, flowers; Mrs. Jones (aunt), cheque; Miss Morns, pair silver-mounted vases; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Thomas, silver- mounted flower stand a.nd silver-mounted pepper-box.

WELSH PARTY'S POLICY. Sir Alfred Thomas Elucidates an Interview. An important spet h on the Welsh party's policy was delivered by Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., at Ynysybwl, on Tuesday evening. It will be remembered that Mr. Llbyd-George denied a statement in an interview with Sir Alfred, in which the latter stated—and sub- sequently confirmed—that a Disestablish- ment measure would be the great plank of the Welsh party's platform during a Liberal administration. Sir Alfred Thomas admitted the accuracy of the. interview, and went on to ask the gentlemen who persisted in reading that he insisted on the passing of a Disestablishment measure in the first session of a Liberal Parliament, to "further favour me by read- ing in connection with the parts they quoted a qualifying statement in which I .said I would not consent to the introduction of any other measure in the first session of the new Parliament other than one—the amend- ment cf the Education Act. I wish them to quite understand that, and I would say to my hostile critics, 'The very head and front of my offending hath this extent, and no more." The interview was granted be- cause h_\ had received so many inquiries from Liberal and Nonconformist friends at Llandrindod on the topic. Sir J/'fred pro- ceeded to state that his asrurance had given t'oovn IlTp:¡J rtftt'S^rtioD- "The feeling of the Welsh people for re- ligious equality is nothing ler.s than a pas- sion," he wert HI "1 would wish to speak a word or two to some of my English friends, some of whom are alarmed at what they call my threat of revolt. I like revolt as little as they do. But the best way to avoid political jibbing is to have a clear understanding before the day of action ar- rives, and the understanding is this Speak- ing for mvself and the majority of my col- leagues, I would say, t' at it is only by making the measure of the Disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales a mea- sure of first importance, and that it should be brought on early in the new administra- tion, will claim or command my allegiance." (Applause.) during the month of August, 68 vessels paid dues at Llanelly, a decrease of six, com- pared with August, 1904. The imports, amounting to 7,818 tons, however, showed I an increase of 280 tons, and the exports, which readied a total of 20,360 tens, a de- crease of 1,257 tons. At Burry Port 47 ves- sels paid dues, an increase of 21. Imports amounted to 4,233 tons, and' r-x- ports 14,371 tons, an increase of 3,901 and 421 tons respectively. The principal im- ports at Llanelly were Scrap irbn, 2,457 tons, timber 1,778 tons, and pig iron 1,483 tons.,

Evan Roberts Puzzles Pontar- dulais, The Calvinistic Methodists of Pontardu- lais are holding a series of revivaj meetings this week. On Wednesday night at Libanus, Mr. Evan Roberts, accompanied by his father, brother, the Misses Watkins and Mary Davies, Gorseinon, were present. The services were conducted by the Rev< Joseph Jenkins, Newquay, Cardiganshire, and he was assisted by Miss Florrie Evans, who is said to have been the originator of the revival movement altogether, and Miss Maud Davies. Mr. Evan Roberts took part in the intro- ductory prayers, and after Mr. Jenkins' ser- mon, several persons spoke, and the pastor of Libanus asked Evan Roberts to speak- if only just a word. After a deal of persuasion, he got up and said he would give them a word, and he simply said "Christ," and sat down. Of course this was a great disappointment to the crowded congregation, as there were to the crowded congregation, as there were present missionaries from Germany and Brit- tany.

At Aberavon on Monday. Wm. Thomas summoned Thomas Pope, both of Cymcier, for assault, at Cymmer Refreshment Room and Station on the 11th inst. Mr. E. T. Evans, who prosecuted, said the assault was a very brutal one. Defen- dant, apparently through an old grievance, came up to complainant, caught hold of him and dragged him outside, where he struck complainant a violent blow in the Lee, knocking him backwards, and hitting the flesh and part of his moustache off. Evidence to this effect was given by com- plainant. Vincent Dewick (refreshment- room manager), James North, and A. Bea-ch corroborated. Defendant said Thomas challenged him t*- fight and struck him. Fined 40s. and posts, fc. .u_ ~*0'