The Cardiff Times

^sea Steamer Sunk. SEVEN LIVES LOST. Pi's —— Skjj f0i) ent at Lisbon telegraphed on Snn- -°Ws :—" British steamers Goolistan, Wp ee,arid Inventor, from Li verpool and have been in collision. V.W Vesael sank. The latter has put in Third officer and six of the "stan was a steel screw steamer of o^t0aa' ^n''t at West Hartlepool in V^S by the Anglo-Algerian Stearu- |j\ U'er port of registry was Swan- AN>tani s simply registered at the port J OtQ, a., but dOes uot trade at that port, aDd t ban ds were shipped there. I ^h, 1

^MY'S "LITTLE WAR." 'hfviSher Heavy Fighting. f SSh\rday. --A dcppatcb, dated Otjo- h^ttibex 8th, from Gen. Von Trotba IT'S KO Holkmann's column waa at- Fk, °0 b «f flereroB on tha 9th inst. J./8 Okohitua to Obosondusa. Jly. Were kiUedftt?e 'ne«adinK two jBWk>c,n-?.- We h«d one trooper wounded, vlh"" /"J'K'b force attacked and dis- WlKietron^ ot t'10 enemy» who lost CJlj led, und left a considerable number of CC our lianda. We had no casualties. Von Ihj' deiachment, which set cut with 34 plattbee tribe to effect the relief of a »h ;vas clU off t^Iorrza,encountered tube, aoout 10 to J00 rifles strong, on j\b« SDftt at-a coint t0 tll° W33t of iV^'taM2 on ^0K33 Langhas road. In ^^8 a which ensued Lieutenant Von fl °tWd her"0ant Stolls were billed Cap- VO,^ « company left flusnur on the 10th '"force Von yteinpels' detachment.— b, *■"■ «—

0I-ENT MILL STRIKERS. ^Throws Cayenne Pepper. Wk'1'0^6 constabulary are being drafted IS "õ\t¡c (lDc'er"l:ie In consequence of the ■D NaCr8ated' by the mill strike there. Ji. is assemble at night, and great hos- •» uispiayei towards imported non- tV.^omberof whom leave the-mill each unam. proceedipg to the station in ^Qs.ses, On Wednesday the convey- rted by a squadron of armed ex- forced their way with difficulty tV»\h':0Wc' t',ree thousand people. A er of stones were thrown, and a con- f -'itjck on the back of the bead. At 8tation serious damage waa dore to e.s of the train. The non-Unionists ''determination to continue attending 0twith3tancling the rioting, and the ?n stiiko ure equally resolute. \'<t on te'eR'am aay3 that on the way VSiNh ber'ous ^cei^es occurred Rt the way- of Paikbricige. An infuriated mob jlkV Carriage windows, and balls of paper tVM»CayenDe pepper were thrown amongst tW VVoi'kers. Sfc,\eu?nate women were partially blinded, Oldham many of them had to be ( f t'Je tra^u* ^ne f>'r' was badly in- ^i»tace cn(: w'th broken glass. •"Tbancea took place in Oldham.

L THEATRE DELUGE. —- Scene at the Lyric. Ordinary and unrehearsed scene N J1' n^,ns! tbe first act of The Earl and \nh< ^jyric Theatre on Tuesdav night, I 5^ a mome!1''s warning a sheet of water |et loose from above tha fli6s. As V^ai*1'' re,eaibled a sheet of glass—a ^6^'Shf1 "rencbed the performers near ^\th8' and almost washed Mr Hamish conductor, out of his chair. Some ia tbe front rows may have i!^ vcp "plaahea, but the members of the !• Sat'0 Wet t0 the s!l'D' anc^ tllu drums Crated that new ones had to be pro- Ih'^fir0* t^5e strange accident was the new o "pri Dlder. fixed by a new order of Council, being set in motion d f le Utlesplained The shower IIrwot Nearly six minutes, until, in fact, I w4ss 'urned off at the mail). The by the novel experience, y felt quite satisfied that the *K*in providod a most perfect pre- st danger froixi tire.

J, ^KED THE CAPTAIN. i ^J?^s 0n Cardiff Trawler, vSiv^ilj0' a seaman, was charged befote T v> 1^ ^na^istrates on Thursday with iTiS if lts; ,Jert Wray Miibnru, captain of Mn 1r 8' Whitby, as the vessel was KvV0V'ho 10t"lnec- who appeared for tho pro- v 5*r'soaer and another man were on tho Eskeide as she was s'hihU" '0 Oaidifi on the 10th inst. Ofl^ having the Hull Docks the V(i Of^ a'n for i,heir tea. The Wv theiIlthey mnst wait until the vessel VVtv 1}^ jr?cta, and both men became very ofTyburn requested them to go to L slliP> 30 that they WGU,d navigation, and. as they re- ono of them in the direc- 5^6^ ltle tndu to move. Thereupon pri- a*" caPtain- Mr Milburn was •lA V,j £ k when ho got to hia feet pri- tlj.01 several times on the face and c ^sult that he had a black eye, iv A 11 W an(i the teoth on one side 'oosenerL r^gave evidence in sQpport of 1-'6°Dors, in defence, alleged tbe aggressor but the -j^K ^So»<a ^Da of anc^ co3's) or a Sw016n5 with hard labour.

—— of the Pontypridd and NtB^i'Va Agricultural Society, that members of the iw W tW, t0 >»'„ thehon. sec. or ('Qlllmittee, before W4- :1 ^'ll1 '"St., what quantity X TOIe^»nK»iu £ f- they may require so as to enable the • afek temi, inm the

PORT ARTHUR. A Critical Situation. MESSAGE TO THE CZAR. (Central News Special War Telegram.) PARIS, Thursday Morning. According to the St. Petersburg correspondent of the Journal Admiral Alexeiefl has trans- mitted a telegram to the Czar seating that the situation at Port Arthur is critical. Jhe message states that the sappiy of meat gave out eight days ago, and that the stores of flour will soon be exhausted. The munitions of war are also insufficient for a long resistance. Everything has been prepared for blowing up the fortifications and part of the town in the event of the Japanese making a su^Jessful assault. The garrison, however, still counts upon the arrival of a relief force. The Journal's cor. respondent gives the above statement under re- serve.

Russian Resolve. TO FIGHT AT MUKDEN. Japanese Marking Time. > (Press Association Special War Telegram.) | PARIS, Thursday. 1 In a telegram to the Czar, sa.ys a despatch to 1 the Echo de Paris from St. Petersburg, j General Kuropatkin announces that skirmishes' with the enemy's advance guards continue, but are not of great importance. TIe has had the left bank of the lluu-bo forti- fied. Mukden will be defended, partly because of the loss of prestige which would ensue from its abandonment. A battle will therefore take place either to tho south or to the east of the town if the Japanese attempt to cross the river. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) TORIO, Thursday, I p.m. Marshal Ojama telegraphs to-day that the positions of the Russians in the direction of Muk den remain unchanged. The Russian dead who have been buried at Liaoysng numbered 3,100. (Press Association Speoial War Telegram.) WITH THE JAPANESE ARMY AT LIAOYANG (vitFusan). Sept. 11th. The Japanese army is resting at Liaoyang ani repairing the bridges. The captured articles include guns, ammuni- tion, wagons, rifles, overcoats, other clothing, and forage.

KUROKI'S MOVEMENT. (Press Association Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Thursday. It was reported from Mukden yesterday that the Japanese were fortifying the banLs of the Taitse River. It is stated that General Knroki's force is taking a RDrth-eaBterly direction, and that a strong Japanese detachment is advancing west along tha Liao River, aDd has already ac. quired 100 beats for transport. In the neigh- bourhood of Tieling the river flowi between the hills through a valley three miles across. The Russian correspondent is of opinion that the Japanese will not make a direct attack on Mukden, but will confine themselves to vast turning movements. Another Mukden telegram says the Japanese II have retired some distance southward from I Yentai. Parties of Chunchuses concealed in the Kaoliang in the interval between the Russian and Japanese armies fire on stragglers.

MISSING ATTACHES. I (Central News Special War Telegram.) ] PARIS, Thursday Morning. The St. Petersburg corresponient of the < Petit racisien" says that the German Embassy at St. Petersburg hopes, thanks to the 10,000 marks promised by tho Government, to bear neWB of Captain Gilgenheim, one of the German attaches at Port Arthur, who,like Liont. De Cuvenille, one of toe French attaches, has been missing for some time. The German Embassy haa received a telegram stating that the gunboat Tiger hns again left Tsintau to search for the attaches. It is believed 1 that the boat in which the two attaches left mast have been captured by Chinese pirates. The Petit Journal says that in accordance with instructions from the Ministry of Marine i the French naval attache at Tokio will ask that General Nogi be requested to ask for news of the missing attaches from the Russians at Port Arthur through a parleittentaire.

New Japanese Fleet. TO COPE WITH RUSSIAN CRUISERS. The Tokio correspondent of the London Ex- press" says that he has received information that Japan has decide! to organise a Volunteer fleet, which will be paid for by public subscrip' tion. A number of privately owned Japanese steamers will probably be taken over aud armed. and used as patrol vessels to counteract the raids of the Russian Volunteer cruisers.

1 BALTIC FLEET. Secret Coaling Arrangements. The Times Pans correspondent says the St. Petersburg correspondent of the Journal telegraphs Should the Baltic squadron con- tinue its voyage to the Far East the snpply of ] coal has been admirably arranged for by German contractors, who will coal the fleet on the high; seas at points at present only known to the Ger- man Emperor and the Czar. The Tjmes Berlin correspondent tele- graphs A report is current that fresh sales of ocean-going steamers are being negotiated between the Hamburg-American Line and the Russian Government agents. Japanese on the Baltic. An Exchange Copenhagen telegram states that a number of Japanese arrived at Vyborg yester- day, and after exchanging telegrams with the Japanese Legation at Berlin left last night for Frederickshaven under police protection. (Renter's Special War Telegram.) ST. PETERSBURG, Thursday. It is semi officially confirmed that the Baltic fleet for the Far East will make a stay of aome duration at Libau.

Manning the Navy. NEW ADMIRALTY SCHEMES. Meagre Response at Cardiff. It is no secret that the question of the manning of the British Navy is giving the naval authorities much anxious thought, and that they are not at all satisfied with the response which has met their appeal either for the enrolment of gas, electric light, or other stokers in a. newly-formed branch of theRoyal N a\ 11.1 Reserve, or for engine- room artificers. Inquiries at Cardiff show that the response to the appeal for stokers has been an exceptionally meagre one. Home time ago the managers of practicailv all local works employing this class of workman were cir- cularised, but the movement seems to have received no encouragement from the heads of these works, and so far hardly a dozen have been enrolled. The conditions ask for stokers with not less than two years' experience in gas and electric light factories and other works, and provide for an annnal drill of 14 days each year at a Royal Naval Reserve drill station, at a pay rate of Is 9d day, with an additional allowance of Is 8d a d&y, making 3" 5d a. day, or £2 7s lOd for ten full working days and two half days. A retainer of £6 a jear isalsooffered to members who annually served ^hree months in the fleet, in addition to the training pay and allowances amounting for 91 days to £131s 6d and to such members a life pension of £12 a year is offered at 60 years of age. The Admiralty t,o.bo«ie for attracting engineers, fitters, coppersmiths, boilermakera. and engine smiths into the Roy el Naval Keaerve as engine- room artificers has robt with a slightly better reception at Cardiff, and t^vo or three batches of local men have undergone training this year. The old practice was to grant commissions to Bea- goingengineera in the Reserve as engineers, but under the new regulations these men are taken in as engine-room artificers, and an annual three months' training entitles them to a retainer of £ 10 a year, payable quarterly, as well as a. life pension of JE12 a year after 60 years of age.

TRUST MONEYS GONE. John McMillin (76), solicitor, pleaded sruilty at the Old Railoy on Wednesday to converting money to his own use. Mr Mathews said for some time prior to his bankruptcy prisoner was in im- pecunions circnmstances. He was entrusted with money to invent, and instead of so doing he paid it into his own account. His bankruptcy dis- closed liabilities of £42,500, while the assets were put down at £10,600, but could not be realised. The Judge, takingirito consideration prisoner's age and ill-health, passed sentence otig mOQllw' impcinottuiQSf.iu theMcenti UiTieion.

THE FORTHCOMING ROYAL MARRIAGE. Crown l'unce of Germany. Grtina Dnchess Cecilie. I A royal marriage always has its political bear- nga, and in this case they are eminently satis- factory. The Grand Duchess Cecilie, in addition ;o being an heiress, is a thoroughly German arincess, which has given great pleasure in Ger IHWY, and will help to bind the various faction- j iry elements together. The Grand Duchess Cecilie is tall and pretty with brown hair, a fair complexion, and a. face I :ull of fua. She is only just 18 and has not yet ,PO' entirely lost her reputation of being a tom- boy." She is one of those bright, merry person- alities which make themselves lo^ed wherever they go. It is said in Germany that the wedding will take place on the 18th of next January, which is the anniversary of the foundation of Pmasia and the rcconstituticn of the German bltnpire. The cetornony will take place at Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and then the Crown Prince and Princess will enter Berlin in bridal state.

The Coming Struggle. MR LLOYD GEORGE'S POLICY. PARALYSE THE EDUCATION | DEPARTMENT." I Education Committees to Resign, ¡ A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN EVERY CHAPEL." A Fight V> a Finish." Mr Llovd George, M.P., in a short interview in this month's Review of Reviews," makes a pronouncement of considerable interest in con- nection with what is described by the interviewer as The Welsh National revolt against the attempt to coerce the Principality to submit to the Education Act passed in the interests of the Episcopalian Sect." Asked" What are you going to do in Wales this autumn," Mr Lloyd George states 1 have no authority to apeak, nor has any- one, until the. NatiooaI Convention meets, early in the recess. But the main lines of our dan of campaign are no secret. The Government has made war upon Wales, and they cannot comp ain of the Welsh, thns ruthlessly attacked, returning a Roland for an Oliver." '• What is the RoUnd that is in preparation ? A very simple thiDe, based upon the graces of humility and resignation. The Government by this Bill proclaims to the world at large, and to the Principality in particular, that the men now administering the Education Act are not to be trusted to handle the financial side of the ques- tion. Who, then, can marvel if our educational authorities, being thus publicly certified as iu- sompetent to deal with public money, or to dis- tribute the Parliamentary grant, were in -all humility to draw the logical inference that they were equally nn- fit to administer the Education Act md to place their rasi^nation in the hands of tbo riation ? But by thns obediently and loyally act- ing upon the Government's verdict concerning )-ir incapacity and our untrnstworthiness, what io we do ? We paralyse the Education Depart- ment by throwing tipon it tbe entire direct per- sonal responsibility for the management and maintenance of every public elementary school in Wales. They have neither the men nor the means to do it. The Coercion Act makes no pro- vision for such a state of things. They have no power to appoint iranagors, to create new educa- tional committees, or to levy rates. They assumed that we should consent to go on working while a London department, under the thumb of Darsons ana squires, played ducka and drakes with sur money. But that is not good enough for vVales. If they take over our accounts they must take over our schools." How will this policy of humility and resig- nation first come into operation ?" The first attempt that is made to enforce the Act against any County Council will be the sig- nal for an immediate stBpension of the adminis- tration of the Act all along the line." In that county or in the whole of Wales ?" That point is not yet decided. At present the feeling is in favour of closure by compart- ments or by councils. Whichever course is adopted, this is what will happen. The Educa- tional Committees will resign: the school mana- gers will give three months' notice to all the teachers, and then they will resign. But won't your scholars suffer by the loss of sducation this autumn ?" The Welsh care a great deal more about sducation than the English. We shall not give them all a holiday. We shall open every Non- conformist church as a public elementary school, re-engage part of our teachers, and you will see that three-fourths of the scholars now attend- ing Church schools will leave them. They are now there perforce. But with a public school in avory chapel, they will come to their own." But who is to pay for all this ? and will the chapel education be up to the standard ?" The education will not be up to the present standard in some departments. But in one respect it will be far superior. It will be an education that will be invaluable to the whole riainggeDerationin the principles of liberty, justice, and nationality. It will be the making af youug Wales. As for the funds, we shall raise the money with the aid of the English Non- sonformiata, who recognise that it may be good policy for tbem to make tbe Principality tbe arena where the fight will be fought to a finish."

WELSH LEADERS CONFER. IMPORTANT MEETING AT SHREWSBURY. The Cardiff Convention. Shrewsbury on Wednesday was the venue of an important meetiug of the Executive of the Welsh County Councils convened to take further steps co formulate the national policy in view of the enforcement of the Defaulting- Authorities Act, and to make arrangements for the forthcoming conference of all the Councils of Wales, to be hold at Cardiff on October 6th, Alderman T. J. Hughes, Bridgend, chairman of the executive, presided, and among those pre- sent were Mr H. Lloyd George, M.P., Carnar- von Mr Humphreys Owen, M.P., Montgomery Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., Flint Mr Frank Edwards, M.P., Radnor Mr Richard Jones and Mr Haroer, Montgomeryshire; Mr 11. Jones Da vies, Carmarthenshire Mr Egerton Allen, Pembrohesbire Mr Morgan Tut ton, Swansea Mr Edward Thomas, Cardiff Mr Alfred T. Davies and Mr Dodd, Denbighshire Mr S. N. Jones, Monmouthshire: and Mr Evan H. Davies, secretary to the National Executive. Nearly every member of the executive was present, and letters were received from the absentees declar- ing themselves in full sympathy with the general policy of the piac of campaign. The general line of policy to ba re- commended for adoption by all the Wolah Coun- cils at thecoming convention were fully discussed and adopted witn unanimity, and a sub drafting- commitleo was appointed to prepare the agenda and resolutions to give etiect to the decisions come to. It was decided that all members of the Welsh Councils and Education Committees be invited to attend the Convention at the Park Hall, Car. diff, on Thursday, 6th October, at 2 p.m. It was also arranged that great public meet- ings should be held in the eveniug to be addressed by Mr Lloyd George, M.P., and other Welsh members, and by the English Free Church leaders. The balcony of the Park Hall to be available to non-delegates, the admission to be by lickots which will be for sale under I he direc. tion of the Executive. An earnest appeal was directed to be addressed to Liberals and Free Churchmen in Cardiff and distriot to provido hospitality to the delegates attending the Convention. Great emphasis was laid on the supremely im- portant chaructej of the Convention and on the paramoant necessity of a sacrifice beinknittdo by all the members of the Welsh Councils to be pre- sent. Subsequently the Executive had a lengthy and entirely satisfactory conference with repre- sentative leaders and officials of all the chief Welsh Nonconformist denominations, and as a result a perfect understanding was arrived at. All the decisions of the executive were adopted with unanimity, and the proceedings were characterised by a dogged determination to resolutely defend the Welsh position against any and every attack of the Government and the Board of Education under the Coercion Act.

ATTITUDE OF RELIGIOUS BODIES. A Strong Resolution. The above is the official report of the proceed- ings as supplied to representatives of the Press. The Convention, it will be seen, practically aims at federating in one solid body of every public authority in Wales to oppose the application of the Coercion Act in any Welsh area. The special delegates representing each of the Welsh Non- conformist connexional organisations that sat with the executive had placed before them by Mr Lloyd George the details of what had been con- sidered and provisionally agreed upon by the executive. Mr Joaial1 Thomas, Liverpool, ohair- U nion. mitted the following resolution, which, be said; had been unanimously and enthusiastically adopted by the executive of the union the pre- ceding day That this Executive Committae desires on bebalf of the Congregational Union of Wales to express its deep resentment at the passing of the Welsh Coercion Act, officially called the Education (Defaulting Authorities) Act, 1904.. It regards the Act as a direct and deliberate attack upon the constitutional liberties of the subject. and as an unconstitutional attempt to coerce Welsh Nonconformists into'contributing from local taxation towards the maintenance of of denominational institutions. Further, having regard to the fact that this Act has been passed in the face of the most emphatic protest of five-sixths of the Parlia- mentary representatives of the Principalityi and that at the County Council elections it, March last the electors of every county in Wales by an unprecedentedly overwhelming majority gave their representatives on these Councils a definite mandate not to vote local rates towards the maintenance of institutions in which religious tests are applied, or which are not under comnlete ana direct Dopular con- trol, and that in consequence this Act is an unconstitutional attempt to over-ride the con- stitutionally expressed wishes of ths elec- torates, this committee, representing the Con- gregational Union of Wales, expresses its emphatic approval of the already declared intention of the Welsh leaders to oppose in every possible manner the application of the Coercion Act to Wales, and confidently calls upon all Welsh Congregationalists in e\ery education authority area in Walss to give their unwavering support to the County Councils in whatsoever action they may deem it necessary to take for the due aasertion of our rights of conscience and the due protection of our con- stitntional rights as citizens. That copies of this resolution be sent to Mr Balfour. Sir Win Anson, Mr Morant, the Chiel Liberal Whip, Mr LlofU George, and the secretary of the Executive of the Welsh County Councils Assoiiatlou. That resolution, said Mr Thomas strong though it was, but faintly expressed the' Intense Indignation and Abhorrence with which Welsh Congiegationalists regarded this attack upon their liberties, and their stern determination to fight in defence of those liber- ties. Representatives of the other denominations spoke in equally strong terms, and a letter was submitted from the Rev. Dr. Oliver, secretary of the Welsh Fre6 Churches Council Federation, declaring that body was prepared to co-operate in any and every measure which might be re- solved upon in defence of their principles, and that the Free Churches were now only awaiting their ntarebius: orders from the Welsh mem- bers and the Welsh Executive. Liberal Churohmen Determined. Mr Humphreys-Owen, M.P., said that he conid not apeak for Nonconformists, but could assert that Liberal Churchmen were eonally de- dermiued with Nonconformists to give this measure the most determined and uncompro- mising opposition. Among his earliest recollec- tions was tbe fight to remove the disabilities of Nonconformists in the Universities, and it was with profound pleasure that now in eld age be associated himself with a movement to secure the same equality for teachers in eJementary schools. Mr Llovd George, M.P., expressed himself as highlv gratified with the reception accorded to his proposals, and said th'l.t after the expressions of views given that day he bad every confidence in going to the convention at Cardiff. Wales was now roused as she had never been before, and whatever the battle might coat her she was not going to retreat from the position ahe had taken up. Attitude of Welsh Congregationalists. The Rev. William Davies,' Llandilo, presided at the annual meeting of the Executive Com. mittee ot the Welsh Congregational Union at Llandrindod Wells on Tuesday evening. On the motion of the Rev. H. Eynon Lewis Brynmwyn, seconded by Alderman E. II. Davies, J.P., Pen- tre, a resolution was unanimously passed express- ing deep resentment at tho passing of the VVelsh Coercion Act. and approval of the declared inten- tion of tbe Welsh laadera to oppose in every poasible manner the application of the Coercion Act to Wales.

CARMARTHEN PRIEST EXCLUDED. An Alderman Disqualified. At a. meeting of the Carmarthen Town Council on Tuesday night, the Mayor (Mr E. A. Rogers! presiding, Mr C. H. Portnell, lessee of the markets, claimed compensation for the loss sustained through the closing of tbe pig market from December 23rd, 1903. to April, 1904. The Council decided to award £ 45 10s, the nmount claimed, if the town clerk found that Mr Port- nail's calculations were correct. Alderman E- Cclbv Evans having accepted contracts to supply the schools under the Education Com- mittee, be disqualified himself, as he hafl intimated that he would do, from occupying an aldermanIc seat. The Mavor was elected his successor. The Rev. Father Fabian Madden having formally resigned his seat on the Educa- tion Committee through removal to Belfast. Mr Soppitt proposed that his place be taken by thfl new priest (the Rev. Father Egwin Wilkes). Alderman Spurrell seconded. Mr George Phillips proposed Mr Blagdon Richards, and Mr Morris Jones seconded. Rev. Joseph Harry urged the election of Mr Blaifdon Richards, Principal Evaus supported the return of Father Wilkes, Although the had opposed Father Madden a election, still he did not attach any imports nee in so doing to that gentleman's reJigioaPopinions, any more than hedid totboseof Father Wilkes, except so far that he might acton them to the injury of tho public interest, which hs (the principal) felt sure he would never do. He was satisfied with the representation of the NonconiormiRts on the Education Committee. He felt with Mr Soppitt that the CatholicChnrch who kept their sobool in repair, should have a representative on the, Committee considering the Act aDd the circumstances. Mr Blagdon Richards said he intended to vote for himself in the inteests olt the ratepayers. He was sent to the Council last November to support the Welsh National policy, and to uphold, as far aa in his power lay, the interests of Nonconformists. He wished it to be clearly understood that it was entirely on those grounds that he proposed to vote for himself. (Uear, bear, and applause.) On a division, Mr Blagdon Richards was elected by ten to eight votes.

SUNDAY CLOSING ACT. EXTENSION TO MONMOUTHSHIRE. Abersychan Council's Recommendation. At Monday » meeting of Abersychan District Council, Mr Llewellyn Llewellyn. J.P.; presid- ing, Mr Vv. P. James, J.P., proposed a resolution strongly urging the Government to pass a Bill in the next Session of Parliament to extend the Welsh Sunday Cloaiug Act to Monmouthshire. This extension of the Act wonld. he said, tend to the moratl and social well-being of the com- munity. Further, it would remove the boond- arv from a. teaming population to a thinly popu- lated area. Major Ford questioned whether the members had been sent there to discuss such questions. An amendment by Mr Frost in fav- our of the Council declining to discufls the mat- ter was lost. Mr B. Nicholas (Rockfield) sup- ported the extension of the Act, aa much in the interest of those connected with the trade as in the interest of morality, and a qniet Sunday. Several of the members were of ovinion that Sunday opening was preferable to clubs,—Mr John Williams The chief constable for Mon- mouthshire said that Sunday closing was one of the worst things that bad happened to Wales. -Mr James That does not upset Lord Peel's Commission.—Mr Smith (Partridge, Jones and Company) If you close the public hoose yon drive the drink into the homes, and drunkenness ih Monmouthshire amongst women has already ¡ increased to an alarming extent.—The resolution was carried by eight votes to three.

I The steamer Mabel, previously reported ashore at Aberdeen,haa floated off»t: A63»ceatly an- damaged.

Mr Richard Bedlington. I VETERAN ENGINEER DEAD. One of the Oldest in the Coalfield. After a brief illness Mr Richard Bedlington, one of the oldest mining engineers in South Wales, passed away early on Wednesday morn- ing at hia residence, Gadlys Uchaf, Abevdare, in hia 79th year. A slight accident to his foot, sustained some months ago while underground at one of the Monmouthshire collieries, confined him to the house. This inaction, after so atrenuouB and busy a career, led to disease of the kidneys, the ca>use of death. Advanced though his years were, he remained active and vigorous, and in harness almost to the very last. Mr Bedlington had spent his whole life in the coalfield, and was one of the associates of that ba.nd of mining engineers and colliery managers, of whom Sir William Thomas Lewis is about the only remaining one. lie was one of the original members of the South Wales Institute of Engineers, and was present at Mr Menelans' house at Dowlais, in 1857, when it was decided to form the Association. Similarly he was a member of the South Wales Coalosvnera Association fron> the start, being one of tbe founders of the old Aberdare Coalownera Associa- tion, formed in 1864. Deceased was associated with almost all the important colliery undertakings. He I was for many years connected, with the it lymney Colliery,originally as general manager, and Hubsequently consulting engineer. Lie was also for some years general manager of the rerndale Colliery under the late Mr David avies, a position which he resigned some time in the 70'a, a few years after the disastrous accdent of 1869. He then became manager of the A berd are-Rhonda a Colliery at Llirwain, where he, having already some years previously taken up his residence at Gadlys Uchaf, had since rosided. lie was also for many years consulting eugineer tD the late Mr James Lswis, J.P,, of the Abernant Collieries, until those collieries passed into the hands of the Marquis of Bute. Mr Bedlington had suffered much domestic bereavement. Hia wife—a Miss Rowe, Pontypool. predeceased him 40 years ago: later,l3e sustained the Ios3 of all his three children. Mr Richard J,<ln8t0D' 'he eldest died two vears ago at Aberdare Mr Rowo Bedlington, the second son, who was mining engineer at Bilbao, Spain, of which deceased was viewer, died 20 years ago and his daughter, Mrs McLenan, also died in' Spain. Mr Bedlington was often called to give evi- dence in reference to mining cases in South Wales indeed, few such cases ha\e been heard without his giving evidence on one side or the other—but, as he was wont to facetiously ox- plain, he was generally on the winning side." A brilli-aut talker; he was always ready for a good debate, and his wide and voluminous reading helped him through countless arguments. In his I' library was one of the tinest collections of first editions to be found in Wales, and one of his prized possessions was a portrait of Emeraon, presented to him by Robert Thompson Craw- ahav. For six years he was a member of the Aber- dare School Board. In religion be was a Unitarian, being for many years a regular attendant and an extremely liberal supporter of the Highland-place English Church at Aberdare,.bnt bis generosity was not limited to sect, for there is scarcely a church in the Aberdare Valley that some time or other did not receive from his bounty. Mr Bedlington, in. deed. was a contributor to all deserving move- ments, and in many circles his death will be sincerely mourned. Character Sketch. Mr Bedlington came of a good old mining stock of men, his forbears being among the sturdy northerners who sattled in the early mining days in Wales-the Martins, Kirkbouses, and the Trurans from Cornwall. When a boy living with his uncle William, mining agent at Rhymney, he attended the leading school of the district, that of Taliesin Williams at Mertbyr, with a number of other boys who afterwards rose to eminence- Edward Williams. Taliesin's son, in after years Mayor of Middlesbrough and the Adamses and Llewelyns, Davis, Ferndale, &c. That he profited by his schoolmaster's ability may be inferred from the northern characteristics be possessed of perseverance and tenacity, eager in gleauing knowledge, and resolute in holding it. After a few years, when well grounded as assistant to his uncle, he eventually became mining agent at Rhymney. and was in hia position as colliery manager Mr Richard Bedlington. I doing good work in tbe development of that coal- field up to the year 1867, when the great explosion took place (November 9th), at Ferndale, atten- ded with a loss of 178 lives. So terrible a catas- trophe shocked the whole of the mining district, and Ferndale became the centre, not only for the colliers in their holiday time, but for all tho skilled mining authorities far and wide. As de- tailed in mining history, even French mining engineers were to be found down in the pit, eager to learn the causes which might some day be valuable lessons to themselves. After the dire evbnt, ana when at length Ferndale was again pat into working order, the proprietors were wishful to obtain skilled aid in various ways with a view to safe working and in this capacity our mining engineer figured and after a time accepted the management of the collieries until 1869 (June lOtb). wben a second explosion happened, not so calamitons as the first, but attended with a loss of 49 lives. This ended Mr ^edlington's f-onnection with Ferndale. After leaving Ferndale he was for some time manager of the Aberdare Hirwain Collieries, and consulting engineer for Rhymney Collieries dur- ing Mr Abraham's time and also gave the bene- fit of his experience at other collieries, notably the Abernant, during the time of Mr James Lewis. He also acted for the Mynydd Mawr Col- lieries, Carmarthenshire, for the Maesyfadndd- family, Blackwood, and others, and for years re- tained the confidence and respect of Sir W. T. Lewis. Of retiring characteristics, Mr Bedlington never sought to advertise himself, shunning pnb. lic distinction, and even in the learned societies of which be became a member in the course of his career, was satisfied to figure on the ordinary roll which gave him the privileges of membership, never aspiring to have anything to do in the government of the society. Mr Bedlington has been summed up briefly by one of hia contem- poraries as a strong mLn holding to his own opiuions firmly," and is justly credited to havo done in the course of bis extended career a great deal of valuable servico in the mineral develop- ment of Wale9 with a minimum of casualty. He lived to see the disappearance of the majority of the Northern men, who were as familiar, though not possibly so genial, as the Plymouth Brethren. A schoolmate of his is still living, Mr Creswick, but Hayhurst, so famons for his sinking fame, baR long disappeared, and one has only to glance through the roll of mining engineers in the History of the Coal Trade of Wales to see what a, sweep has taken place of the men who devoted their abilities and risked their lives incessantly in the pursait of their calling. To see the deceased in Hen Dy Cwrdd, Aber- dare. listening to his favourite minister, the time-honoured pastor, was a picture of more than ordiuary interest. Grave even beyond his years, one noted the still unfnriowed brow, over which bad passed domestic sorrows one after the other, and the somewhat dimmed eyes which bad gazed at a mass of death, the aggregate of a battlefield and one observed the earnest look and the hxity of thought so perceptibly riveted upon the preacher and the Message, and thought involuntarily that in the calm harbour of the old meeting-house the soothing influences were at work which soften down the vicisBitudea of a trying career, never adequately rewarded, and until now never publioly known.

A LIVERPOOL MYSTERY. Strange Death in an Hotel. An inquest was opened on Wednesday at Liver- pool on the body of Isabella Mackenzie, aged 30. who was found dead in a temperance hotel from what seemed to be laudanum poisoning. A rcan named Muir was found unconscious in the same room, but he is recovering. Thomas Turkington, gardener, Kelvinside-avenue, Glasgow, said deceased was his daughter. She was the wife of a ship's carpenter, from whom she separated. For four years she had been a stewardess on an Allan liner sailing from Glasgow. Although he bad seen her nnder the influence of lignor on several occaaiona he bad never known her to take laudanum or opium. She left home on the 6th instant, saying she was to sail from Liverpool for India, and taking a box with ter When be heard of her death last Sunday be came to Liverpool and Identified the body. The inquest was adjourned for the analyst's report and the attendance of Muir. 4-"

BRONCHITIS AND ASTHMA. G. H. Sharpe, F.C.S., analyst, 11 and 12, Great Tower Street, London, aava, in his certificate of analysis -"I am of opinion that Veno's Lightning Cough Cure will prove a valuable remedy in the cure of coughs, colds, asthma, and all btoncbial complaints." Veno's Lightning Cough Cure is the Dureat and most efficient remedy procurable for cougba, colds, bronchitis, &athm<t.c<ttacrh. <md oht!d<en'a coughs. Price 9jd, la lid, and 2a 911.. of all I otMBtfata and, drng-'itorce.

Cardiff Horse Show. THE SECOND DAY. In pleasant contrast to Wednesday the snn rose on Thursday morning in a cloudless sky, and nuder a brilliant sunshine the Cardiff Horse I Show began to dry quickly, so that by the time the judging began, about 10 o'clock, the outlook was very hopeful, for tbe riue of the oarometer gave promise of a fine day. Visitors, many of whom doubtiess bad postponed au intended visit on the opening day. arrived this morning early. The onicinis—notabie among whom were Col. Henry Lewis, Greenmeadow, Messrs D. T, Alex ander. James Howell, and the secretary, Mr C. M. Bsrkefey—wme on the ground betimes, aud by the aid of planks and a plentiful supply of ashes and gravel did much to minister to the comfort of visitors. Judging in the big ring began with the single l arness class not exceeding 13.2, the local classes following. In the class for mare or gelding not e-ceediu" 14.2, Mr W. J- Tatem, with Penylan Supreme" was first, and Mr A. G. Fennell, St. Mellon's, second with Lady Athol. In class 24 tor single-harness mare or gelding exceeding 13 2 and not above 14.2, Mr W. J. Tatem took premier honours with Penylan Matchless, Mrs Evans, ot Dale House, Haudiio. being second. In the local ciaas for single-harness pony not above 13-2. Mr Thomas Grifiiths, Cardigan, was nlaced first with Seldom Seen, a pretty chestnut welding, Mr Edward Thomas, Oastleton, with Connty'swell, being placed second. The Hunter Improvement Society silver medal for colts was awarded to Mr Leonard Taylor, ot Chippenham, for his Wiridgil, a pro- mising chestnut colt. The Hunters Improve- ment Society gold medal «as avvaruecI to Mr J. A. Mullins, Longcrosa, Surrey, for Patience, a splendid chestnut mare. Toe Polo Pony Society a medal for brooa mare was awarded to Mr J. A. Davies. Cowbndge, lor Carmen. Tbo Hackuey bociety s medal for mares v ent to Champion Ophelia, a fiue chestnut SST ,?»»(«« ol IKF, T. bachelor, well known Ahecharch extl ibilor. The Hunters Improvement Society s silver medal for fillies was uot awarded, none of the exhibits being eligible. i In tii3 local hunter classes in the light weights four-year-old and upwards, in which there was a. capital entry, Colonel the Hon. K C. Morgan, M P., took first with Primus, beautiful bay gelding, white Mr George Mathias, of liegaiiy, with Bachelor, a chestnut geldintr, was, m second place Mr Grismoud Phillips, of Car- marthen, being tbitd witu the bay gelding Angler, and Colonel Henry Lewis, of Green- meadow, with Sal, was fourth. In the local heavy-weight hunter class, four- year-old and upwards. Mr W. J. Tatem, of Penylau, Cardiff, took premier place with a fine R'ey gelding, Penylan Colonel Mr R. H. Harries, St. Clears, with Marconi, bay gelding, was a good second. Mr R. Winslow. Ely, was third with Black Peter, a useful black gelding, and Colonel Harry Lewis, of Greenmeadow, with his brown geld- ing, The Colonel, was fourth. By 2 o'clock there was a large attendance of the general public, among those present being Lord Tredegar, Sir George F. Walker (Oastle- ton), Lady Walker and party, Colsnel the lion. F. C. Morgan, M.P. (Ruperra Castle), and party, Mrs Htenry Lewis (Grcenmeadow) and party, Mr Wynford Philipps, M.P., aud Mrs Phliipps, Col. J. Owen Quirk, C.B., D.S O., Lady Morgan (Cardiff) and party, Mr John Cory (Duffryn) and party. The jumping began shortly after 2 o'clock, and the stand, especially the centre, waa by this time well filled. A lot of interest attached to the judging in the champion classes. In the chain pion light weight hunter claea Mr John Diage was first with Waterford, au attractive chestnut gelding, Mr J. fl. Stokes, of Market Harborougb, with Brian, being second. In the champion hackney class (shown in saddle, exceeding 14 handa and not under 4 years old), Mr W. B. Tubbs, Mill-hill, London, was first with Morning Glory. Wild Lucy, the pro- perty of. Odon vou Roaenvinga, of Newcaatle-on- Tyne, a nice bay Tiara, was second, with Mr Edward Tbomaa, of Castletou, Cardiff, a good third, his Kempton Cannon, a chestnut gelding, attracting a deal of attention. In tho local tradesmen's claas Alfred E. Naish, of llarnur-strent, Cardiff, was first with Dul,cia Pride, ft bay mare Mr ,1, Price, Barry Dock. was second, with Mozart, a bay gelding and Mr J. Buckner, of Queen-atreet, Cardiff, was third, with his chestnut mare Fiona. The jumping, as usual, evoked great interest from ths crowd. Class 36 (local), left over from the previous day. produced a good field. Messrs JcneH and Winstone, iMerlhyr, with Edna May, an active bay mare, were firat Mr A. H. Gunn, St. Mellon's. with Stag, a bay geiding being aecond. In the champion heavy-weight buntsr class Mr J. II. Stokes, of Market Qarboiough, with bis grand chestnut gelding Monte Carlo, took first place, with Prince, a useful brown gelding, the property of Mi- I. Drage, the well-known Northampton ex- hibitor, a good sccoud. In tbe champion harness class Mrs Hartley Biitt, of London, was placed first with neath- field Sqnire while Mr W. J. Tatem, Penylan, Cardiff, was second with Penylan Supreme. The open jumping class (37) produced a capital field, and so did tbe local class. The Hackney's Society's medai for harness mare or gelding was secured by Mr John Kerr's Forest Fiieaway, Mies Clarke's Berkeley Bobs being reserve. Splendid Attendance Interesting Statistics. Protn 3 o'clock on people kept coming in a steady stream, and by 4.30 nearly 9 000 had paid for admission at the gates. The total attendance at this hour could not bava been far short of 15.C00. The following comparison of to day's figures of those pRying for admiseion at the gate with those of the second day on the past four years is of interest — 1900 Second day 13,000 1921— 8 000 1S02— 5 800 1903- 6,200 1904- nearly 9,000 These figures snow that with tue one exception of 1900 to-day's takings at the gate were the highest on a second day in the history of the Cardiff Horse Show. Horse Show Concerts.—Last evening through the unfavourable weather the concert announced in take place in the Sophia Gardans was post- poned until to-nigbt. The celebrated ferndale Band will appear this evening, as well as tho Cardiff Military Band. The latter will perform ths latest novelty, A Motor Ride."

DEADLY MUSHROOMS. CARDIFF FAMILY POISONED. Two Deaths Reported. Two Cardif fchildren have met their death throngh eating poisonous fun^i in mistake for mushrooms, and other members of the family are in a precarious condition. It appear that on Sunday William Harris, aged 13, son of Mr John Harris, coal trimmer, of Little Frocorick-atreat. Cardiff, went out on his bicycle into tho country, and searched for mushrooms. Lie returned in tho evening with bis handkerchief full, and the members of the family, except some who were away keeping np a christening, partook of the mushrooms in their raw state. The result was tragic, for the lad William, who brought the mushrooms home, and bis sister Catherine, aged thtee, became very ill, and they have since died from enteritis brought on by eating poisonous fungi. Mr Harris, who ate only half a raw mushroom, waa for some time in a precarious state, while his daugbrer Maggie, aged 11, developed similar symptoms, bnt in a milder form, on Wednesday. Dr. J. J. Buist, who is in charge of the case, is confident, however, that the two last-named will recovet. It appears that the fungi were eaten on Sun- day evening, and that it was not till Monday evening that any of the members of the family became ill. The little girl Catherine, who is five years of age, then suffered badly from diarrhona and sickness, and later the brother who gathered the poisonous stnff and the father exhibited similar symptoms. Still the family did not then attach very much import- ance to the illness, thinking it was ordinary diar. rhoea and sickness, and would soon pans off. On Tuesday, however, the little girl became very much worse, and Dr. J. J. Buist was sent for. Dr. Buist Interviewed. It was in the early part of Tuesday evening that I was sent for," said Dr. J. J- Buist to oar representative, and I found tbe little giri suffer- ing frojri liarrbcea and sicknesa. She died about an hour after my arrival." Did the family nay what she had eaten ?" No they did not say anything about having eaten muebrooma, and I thought it was an ordi. nary case of diarrhoea and sickness from which children auffer. But on the following afternoon (Wednesday) I was sent for to the boy, and it was then I learned they bad eaten fungi." What \Msre the boya symptoms ?" Precisely the sa me as those of the girl. He thad suffered from diarrhoea and aiokness, and his body was very cold- He died later in the afternoon. The father and another daughter are also ill, but they are not ao bad and I anticipate they will recover." What was the caoee of death in the two cases ?" Enteritis, due to the irritant poisonous fungi jhey had eaten." What was the funai like 29* Well, that 1 cannot say because it had all been eaten, Bnt of coorse it would not be the kind commoniy Rpoken of as mushrooms, but some sort of fungi like njuahrooms. There are several kinds, and some are poisonous," Have you made a post-mortem examina- tion ? No that will not be necessary, as the symp- toms are tbe same in each case, though from a scientific point of view it would be great advan- tage to have a post-mortem." An inquest will be held.

On Saturday whilst driving into the Boar's Head Hotel yard, at Carmarthen, Mr R R. Carver, of WenaUt, was thrown from his trap. and broke bit wrist, and sustained injuries to his bead. After receiving medical attention Mr Carver was able to proceed home. Vaynor and Penderyn Rural District Council propose to construct bacterial tanks at a cost of several thousand pounds, and the Local Govern- ment Board have arranged for Major Stewart, R.E., to hold en inquiry opon the matter at the Bodwigiad Ansa Inn, Hirwajo, on Inesdav mom ins,

THE OPEN COUNCIL. The ab'iva is the Lion or St, MIHk. Veuicu. Oopo- site the Doge's Chambor in the Palace was a head of this lilou, with month open. into which persons secretly threw whatever was tc meet the eye "f the Doge, We place it Rt the head of this column to indicate tint public letters are received by us, and aIsc letters requi' ing answers on lesal and geaerat topics.

LEGAL ADVICE. By a Cardiff Solicitor. War.—Yes Mr Bennett Burleigh, Daily Tel.. graph," Mr Maxwell, Standard, and others. Devolution of Property (Astred),-Ill the case of freehold estate all will r,o to the brother, while the personal property (including leaseholds) will be divided equally among the mother, brother, and sisters. Friendly Society The auditors must be two or more persons as provided by the rules, and if no provision is made by the rules a public auditor is appoiuted by the Treasury. We ranuottMivise fnrliher wií. hout seeing the rules. Imprisonment (Sub-Postl.—This is reeulated by the Post Oflice regulations, and the authorities may appoint, whom they like. Slaughterman (TP. -A slaughterman dees not come under the provisions of ihe Workmen's Com- pensation Act. Wife's Debts (I.L.C.).—A husband is rot liable for debts contracted by his wife which are not of necessity except where she is his agent. (2) A hus- band may be responsible for the costs of iesal pro- cecdines taken against him by the wife. Debt (W.H.D.).—-It is probable ihat the Judge would not hold you liable after such a Jong delav Tenancy (Newport).—If you have given us all the facts the landlord's action seems to be an accept- ance of your ofter. auJ since he sent a tenant in we do notthillk hêJ is entitled to change you the 30s. Equity.—No. I, F..—Write to the Registrar, University College, Cardiff, who will supply all particulars. Daily Reader. —Korea being thrown into a state of excitement by the discovery of a, conspiracy to overthrow the King, the latter applied to China for assistance, and ;1, t tl1e 8a.me time huge forces of Japanese tro.)ps were sent for the protection of the Japanese Legation and of the Consulates in Korea Conflicts occurred between Chinese and Japanese troops, and the latter sustained a defeat bv the former at Asan. This and a collision on July 29Gh, 1894, between Japanese warsnins and a Chinese transport signalisea the commencement af scrious hostilities. au July 31st the Chen Yuen, a Chinese ironclad, was sunk by the Japanese, and wa.r was practically declared the 1¡ext day. George.—Skibo Castle, N B. Life Policy (Motor).—(1) The speed at which motors are to be driven is resulated by local bye-laws. (2 Unless the company will give you the surrender valU2 you can only mortgage it to them, unless you can get someone to purchase it or their con- sent to mortgage. Wills (Cadwalader).—Your father had merely the use of the money by consent, and had no'power of dis- position. The original wjJ11101ds good. Both wills mny be inspected und conies obtained for a few shillings at'the local registry, if proved there, otherwise at Somerset Horse. Rate (Constant Header).—The rate is legally due on the date it is made. Possession (Y.Z.).—(1) Yonr wife is solelv entitled to the profits of the farm from the date of the death. (2) We are of opinion that pedestrians are entitled to the use of the paths with their dogs and guns. Ground Rent (Robbed).—Sue in the County Court for an ac-couut of the moneys received and pay- ment of the amount sh0wn due to you thereby. The payment of The £3 155 is an acknowledgment of yonr title. Before the hearing subpoena the defendant to nroduce the lea.se, or, better still, piy jEl into court as security for discovery 01 documents.

Swansea J.P.'s Deatl £ SEIZURE IN THE IRISH CHANNEL. Mr M, Kocbe- J .P., one of the best kcowlI residents of Swansea, died while returning home from Belfast on Sunday evening. Tbe deceased gentleman boarded tho passenger boat Medway at Belfast with a view to landing at Cardiff and continning his journey thence by train. He complained of feeling unwell before leaving the Irish shore but persisted in making the trip across Channel. Before tbe vessel was half-way, however, deceased became much worse, and ere the boat arrived at Cardiff about six o'clock his condition was extremely critical. With every possible despatch Dr T. Anetey Chave, Cardiff, was sent for. but despite the best attention Mr Rocue passed away at 8.50 p.m. The news of the death of Mr Roche will ba received with mnch regret in Swansea, where he was well-known and much reapected. He was between 50 and GO years ol age and had livad in Swansea for very many years oast, The cWeusd gentleman, who wkg an Irishman by birth, had been a borough magistrate for about 10 years, and though business engagements made a great claim unoii his time be took his share when abteio the discharge of his duties on the beech. The deceased, who leivea a. family to mourn his loss, waa a staunch Catholic, aud was a member of St. David's Catholic Church.

OBITUARY7~ Mr David Williams. Builth Wells. CouncillorDavid Williams. Wye-terrace. Builth Wells, passed awav at 2 o ctock on Satcirday afternoon after about a fortnight's illness. De- ceases, who was 62 years of age, was well known throughout Mid-Wales, having spent the greater portion of his lifn at Bnilth Weils. He WM e. geuerons subscriber to local movemants. and al.vays took an active intereat in the li!e and welfare of the towu. He leaves a widow, two sous and three daughters. Mrs Bowen-denes, Brecon. We regret to announce the death of MM Bowen-Joues.wife of the Rev. Dr. J. Boweu-Jonas, B.A.. IjL.U.. Brecon. The deceased lady WaS iq her sixty-ninth year, and passed away at Swan- tea on Monday after a severe operation. She jvaa the youngest daughter of the Rev. Owen Uwen, of Bwichne.vydd. near Carmarthen, and leaves tnree daughters and three sons, tbe eldest son being Mr IvorBowen, burrister-at-law. Mr Thomas Evans, Bankyfelin. (In Tuesday. Mr Thomas Evans, carpenter and builder, Lleinaubacb, Bankyfelin. 8t. Clear's, passed away at the ripe age ot 82. Deceased, who was the otdeet deacon of Gibeon Welsh Congregational Church, nas tbe father of the Rev. T. Sinclair Evans, of Castlc-atreet Congre- gational Church. Swansea, and of Mra D. M. Richards. WenaUt, Aberdare. Mr W. Phillips Ormond, J.P. Mr Wm. Phillips Ormond, Justice of the Peace for the town and county of Haverfordwest and the connty of Pembroke, died at his residence, Caalle-terrace. llaverlordwest. on Monday after- noon. after n long and painful illness. He wal 80 years of age, and was a well known and highly respected townsman, having been born in Haver- fordwest and lived all his life there, commencing life a3 a clerk, in the office of Messrs Powell, Mathias and Evans, solicitors, (now Eaton- Evans and Williams. He afterwards went into business in Nortb-stre>et aa a corn and butter merchant, in partnership .vith Mr A A. Roch. lie succeeded in this and retired neatl\ 20 years ago. In 1889 he was placed on tbe Commission of Peace for the ccnnty, and two yeava later waa added to the Haverfordwest Coarmigsion. Although a stonnch Liberal he never took a prominent part in polities He was a member of the Town Council for aix yeara, being Mayor in 1882. It was durins; bis year of oRiee that tbo Dulle of Edinburgh was presented with an uddreaa on bis visit to the town. For many years and up to his death he was a representative of the School Board on tbe Grammar School Hoard of Govern- ors, and he took a great interest in the school. Deceased's only near relatives are a sister and married daughter As a magistrate be always leaned to the aide of mercy. He was a very acceptable local preacher with tbe Wealeytm Church. Mr 0. P. Edmunds, Caerphilly. On Monday morning the c'ea,tb occurred of Mr Obadiah Philip Edmunds, Caerphilly, in his 54th yea.r. The deceased gentleman, who had been in falling health for somj timo, WIUI well known in the district and universally respected. He waa for tsuny years sub-postmaattr at Caerphilly, and latterly was in business aa an ironmonger He was a member of the late Eglwysiian School Board, secretary of Caerphilly Eisteddfod, and secietary of Bethel Welsh Independent Chareh. lie leaves a widow and one daughter.

LOCAL WILL. Dan^e Emma D. 0 Salt. Dame Emma Dove Octaviana Salt, of Heather- dene, Charles Hill, Fraoham. Surrey, who died Ion the 1st July last, aged 72 years, widow of Sir William Henry Salt, second Bnt., and daughter cf the late Mr John Dove Harris, of Ratcliffe Hall. Leicestf-r, left estate of tbe cross value of £ 83,225 12s 5.1, includiryt personalty of tbe net value of £78,582 Un Id, and probate of her will, dated 25tb October, 1300, with a codicil of ths 19th April, 1991, has been granted to her son, Sir Shirley Harris Salt, of Gliffaes. Crickbowfell, Brecknock, third Bait. Lady Salt left all plate and plated article,; engraved with tbe Salt creal or coat of. urms io her eaid aon, *n i sue left her household and personal effect* aad consumable stores to her daughter, Constance Dove Evans, wife of the Rev Arthur Pitzgerald Evans, and to her sbe also her bonce, Heatherdeane." and tbo testatrix left an aunuity of £ iQ to her friend, Margaret Prankish. Having power of appointment over certain trust funds settled under the will of her late father she bequeathed two-thirds thereof upon trust for her Ron Shirley and hia issue and tbareminninE; one-third to tbe truatees of the marriage settlement, dated 19th April, 1887. of her said daughter Con' 'a*»ce, to follow tbe trusts stated therein. Lady :{101t left a port- rait of ber late father by Hooke, R.A., and laod- scapbs by Pyne to ber son Shirley, and abe left the residue of her estate to her aaid IOOil Shirl., and her daughter Conatance in equal shares for life, with remaind-f to their respective isace.

Separation.—i!!]e :e.of itoheit H«nt* Martto, fireman, Maes teg. w>ui granted a separattofl order on the gioood of the perllltaat uael- oC ber husband.