The Cardiff Times

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES,& DEATHS. BIRTH. > COOKE-—At 233. Newport-road, on the 4th Inst., the wife of Henry W. Cooke. of a son. 660 DEATHS. JJRUKEWICH.—On November 2nd, at Hayward's Heath. Cartney, the beloved youneer son of b. Brukewich. 563 K;ASWELa-Ab 155, Habershou-street. Cardiff, on October 31st, John Frederick, the beloved husband of Sarah Caswell. and second son of the late < Edwin Caswell. CLEMERSON.—On the 3zd, lust, at 75. Splott-road, Cardiff. George Clemerson, aged 76 years. Engineer for many years in the employ of the Cardiff Rail- way T. -Harriett. beloved wife of Henry Cotty. 127, HaJberabon-place, Splotlands. Cardiff. DA VIES.-October 3tth, Mr John Davies. of 86, Forgo-street, Rhymney. inJhis 76th year. GREGORY.-October 30th, Harry William, aged 20. the beloved son of Harry and Ellen Gregory. 6, TreherberC-street, Cathays, after a lingering ill- ness. MNMS.-ON Nov. 2nd, at 50, Richmond-road, Cardiff. Frances Ann. widow of Sydney Dan Jen- kins. aged 77. 362 LEIGH.—On 7th insfc., at Penarth, Elizabeth Helen, second daughter of John Nash and Edith Ballan- tyne Leigh, in her 3rd year. 66 LEWIS.—On November 1st, very suddenly, Lewis Lewis. Pantydderwen Farm. Crugybar, brother to Rev. Eynon Lewis, Brynmonyn. :LEWIS.- On the 6th November, at Iscoed. Troedy- rhiw. Beatrice Lewis, daughter of the late Rev. James Lewis. Baptist Minister. Troedyrhiw LLEWELLYN —Ori Nov. 3.1904, Alice Mary Llew- ellyn. Dressmaker, late of 20. Catherine-street, Cathays. LUCAS.-October llth. at Colonial Hospital, Gibraltar. George Ernest, second (and only sur- viving) son of Thomas Richard and Margaret-Ana Lucas, Torbay House, Whitchurch, Cardiff, age 23. McNEIL.—At 38. King's-road, Cardiff, on 3rd inst, „ Lilian May, aeed 26 years. PADFIFLD.-N.ovember 4th. at his residence, 67, Cathedral-road, Isaac Padfield. PUQSLEY.—November 2nd, Arthur Henry Pugsley, of Glendower Hotel, Cardiff, late of Welsh Regi- anent aad Borough Police Foree, in his 32nd year, at his father's residence. 182. Cathayg.terrace. HOYLE.—November 4th, at 40. Oxford-street, Ponty- cymmer, Elizabeth, aged 33. beloved wife of Nathaniel Noyle and daughter of the late Edward Lewis deeply regretted. REF,S.-On 3rd November. Mr D. L. Bees. registrar. Barry Port. 3BU3SAN.—At Gothic Cottage. Mil ford Haven, on the 2nd is st),. Mr James Russan, builder and monu- mentalise. SmTB, November lat. suddenly, John Smith. shipwright, aged 62 years. STEED.—On November 3rd. at 1. Llaubradach- street. Graigwen,Pontypridd, Eliza Steed, mother of D. d. Steed (Masters and Col. THOMAS.—At She Kimberley Hospital on Sept. 20th, Jenny Thomas, aged 27 years. THOMAS.—Nov. 3rd. 1904, William Thomas, 51, Richards-street. Cathays. aged 66. carpenter, T.V.R. Yard. 463 WILLIAMS —Nov 3rd. Frederick T. G. Williams, at the Hors* and Groom Hotel. Womanby-atreet, Car- diff, in bis 41st year. IWTT,Y.RAM .-At 5, Montgomery-street, Roath Park, November 2nd. William Williams. late traffic fore- man. T.V.R.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1094* WEST MONMOUTH. The result of the W est Monmouth election was a swinging blow at the Government, and the Protectionist section of it especially. Whatever the character of the candidate, or whatever his pleas, the country will not lave a Government supporter. When the elections commenced to go against the Go- vernment afterthe Birmingham policy had been announced from one end of the country to the other, the defeated Government candidates were told that if they had only gone the whole hog on the Chamber- lain Protectionist programme their return would have been assured. Then one of them was bold enough to set out as a Chamberlain" whole hooger," food taxer rand Protectionist, and his fate was the worst of alL The next move we saw in West Monmouth, where the Protectionist was to creep in under the wing of a Radical and Labour ticket. But the newest fangted combination of parties and prin- ciples. the Radical, Labour, Food Taxer, and Protectionist, fared no better than any of his predecessors who have been rejected by the electorate, who not only refuse to be drawn off the real issues before the country and the Government's past per- formanes, but scorn the Protectionist fallacies as put forth at the bidding of Mr i Chamberlain and by the Tariff Reform League. West Monmouth has done splen- didly in setting back the Protectionist schemers, who fought a hard fight and used every possible and conceivable device to win the electors over to Protec- tion. But not even the tempting local conditions, worked upon as they were by the Tariff Reformers, could bring round the electorate of West Monmouth to vote for a candidate who supported Mr Cham- 1 berlMn in his attesupt to hustle the conn. try into taxing food for the advantage of a few manufacturers at the cost of the general prosperity and welfare of the country as a whole. Sir Wm. qarcour's majority was 3,575 in 1900, and last week the Labour and Free Trade candidate's majority rose to 4.635. The Fiscal Reform journals explain that the most sanguine never expected Sir John Cockburn, their candidate, to win; but they scarcely looked for such an increased majority as that recorded for Mr T. Richards. West Monmouth was another blow against the policy and methods of the Tariff Reform League, which will not bear the examina- tion of facts or arguments from the Go- vernment Blue Books.

DEEP SEA FISHERMEN. Negotiations are reported to be proceed- ing in a satisfactory manner for the inter- national inquiry into the Dogger Bank outrage. The disaster, which horrified Europe and brought the Russian Baltic squadron into ridicule and contempt, served to remind the public of the important part which the National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen plays in the lives of those hardy men who scoop up a living from the sea and provide millions with food. The Society's hospital vessel was on the spot to render assistance to the injured men, who were immediately removed on board, and this service the ship also renders to those hardy fishermen when following their perilous calling in winter and summer alike. The two hospital ships of the Society were at hand with their splendid surgical equipment and surgeons on board, and rendered assistance to the men wounded by the Russian guns. But for that fact the death roll musi have proved heavier and the sufferings of the injured men increased. The hospital ships rendered a national service, and it is hoped that an appeal for subscriptions will be regarded as a national one. The country looks to the fishermen for a large portion of its Naval Reserve, and of the j hundred thousand men and boys con- stantly engaged in the fishing industry several thousands are included in this branch of the national defences. To these, then, the hospital ships of the Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen minister, and thus we see that the service rendered is in every sense of a national character. The maintenance and repair of these hospital ships are naturally a heavy expense on the funds of the Society. Contributions are earnestly appealed for, as the needs of the Society are pressing. Last year the Society's hospital vessels and dispensary ships treated over 12,000 cases of injury, distributed over fifty tons of literature to fishermen, whilst its agents conducted over 2.300 services and made visits to 5,000 vessels. In addition to all this the Society maintains Shore Institutes at all the chief fishing centres round the coast. The office of the Mission to British Fishermen is in Queen Victoria-street, London, and the appeal for funds is signed by Sir Frederick Treves and Sir Wm. White. The needs of the Mission have only to be made known surely to meet with that public sympathy and practical support which are needed at the present time.

Many Welshmen have neglected the literature of their own country, and especially the Arthurian Romance, which was unlocked for all modern readers by the translation of Lady Charlotte Guest. But the two large volumes containing the wonderful romances were only to be found in the public libraries, except in the few libraries of wealthy collectors. That, however, is so no longer, for in recent years excellent and cheap editions have been published in English and modern Welsh, so that all readers may enjoy the Arthurian Romance under the title of the Mabinogion." Furthermore, the subject of the Mabinogion has been included in the Extension Lectures organised by the University College of South Wales, and courses of lectures are being delivered in various centres on this wonderful collection of romances which comes to us from the twelfth century.

The Garden City has been proved to be more than a vision of the idealist reformer. It is already a practical fact, and to advance the ideals of the Garden I City we have the Garden City Association. The latest development of the movem ent is the production of an official organ called The Garden City." The first number is an attractive publication, which pays attention to more interests than those which might be supposed to be wrapped up in the Garden City. Its articles, from the pens of men well-known in the country, deal with agricultural reform and the housing problem, chiefly in the light of the Garden City scheme. We cannot imagine anyone taking up this little journal and giving ib a careful perusal without discovering a new and lively interest in reform along the lines suggested by the Garden City Association. We wish the little venture a wide circle of readers and success in the reforms it so ably advocates.

It should not be forgotten that the Education AeVs not blindly approved and supported by all Churchmen. Father Alderley, who is leaving London for the Midlands, in taking farewell of his parishioners in Marylebone, made a signi. ficant reference to the Education Act. He maintains that Nonconformists have a distinct grievance against the Government because they were not consulted or re- ferred to in any way before the introduc- tion of the Act. There is no other explana- tion for this than the fact that the Bill was forced through after being carefully designed to put the Church schools on the rates. Father Alderley describes the omission of the Government to ascertain the views of Nonconformists before intro. dacing the Bill a3 "to say the least, ungentlemanly." Nor is this all, for the manner in which the Act was forced through the House of Commons without discussion was more ungentlemanly still, and that is one reason why the Act is so bitterly resented throughout the country. One of the very worst, features of the discussion and of the administration of the Act is the strange acrimony which it has introduced into public life. All the old bitterness of religious'partisanship has been aroused. One of the latest examples, a very deplorable one, in execrably bad taste, is taken from the current number of the Cadoxton-Barry Parish Church Magazine. Ane article asks Churchmen to join a Church League about to be formed in the parish, and then proceeds—" Churchmen, unless you want to be looked upon as monstrosities, a backboneless people, unless you want to be become the laughing-stock of the Free Church Councils, stand up for your rights-fairplay all round-and Boo to the Free Church Bully." If this is the spirit which is to animate the sectarians, we imagine that some of the friends of the Act will shortly be sorry for its introduc- ti -in and the disgrace into which its zealots will drag the Church. "'fi.ot

Early on Monday morning the body of Uicharcl William Lee. of Gaerddu Farm, Xlowey, near ) Llandrintlod Wells, was found in IIowcv Hall poo!. Deceased was about 30 years of ago, and leaves a widow and three children. Some time ago he had a serious illness. and of late, had com- plamed of violent pains in the head. Anot AND Steel Pills, anperioc to Penny- royal aij'l all other remedies. Price 4s 6d, post free. -rMaitv- "'aarmaceutioal Chemist. Soottutmptoa. > j

THE KING AND QUEEN OF PORTUGAL. This week King Edward has been celebrating his birthday it Sandringham in his favourite role of conntry squire, shootin over his famous preserves and visiting bis tenantry. Next week he entertains the King and Queen of Port- ugal at Windsor Castle, where a great party will be gathered to meeet them. Upon the occasion of King Carlos' last visit two yaars ago it will be remembered that his con-ort was unable to ac- company him owing to ill-health, but this time, fortunately,sbe is much better and able to under- take the journey. Their Majesties will be mej by the royal yacht at Cherbourg and escorted to Portsmouth by the cruiser squadron under Ad- miral Sir W. n. Fawlres, and tho Home Fleet will be assembled at Spithead to salute them upon their arrival next Monday. The Prince of Wales will meet them on the King's behalf at Portsmouth. They will be accompanied by M. de r Soveral, the Portuguese Miniswr-Ki 'g Edward's great personal friend, and one of bis birth- day guests at Sandringbarn-and will proceed straight to Windsor on the Tuesday afternoon bv special train. There they will find theroyal borough decorated in their honour, and an ad- dress of welcome will be presented by the mayor and corporation. The visit will terminate on Monday, November 21st, when the King and Queen of Portugal will proceed to Chatsworth to visit the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. After that they will pay a visit to tbe Duke and Duchess of Portland at Wolbeck, and their stay in England will altogether last about three weeks.

COCKETT TUNNEL APPEALS. Decision in Favour of the G.W.R, Co. In the Appeal Court on Tuesday (before the Master of the Rolls and Lords Justices Stirling and Mathew) the hearing was resumed of the appeal of the G.W.R. Company and of the cross- appeal of Mr Philip Richard, Swansea, arising out of the arbitration in Richard v. G.W.R. Co. ? The case arose out of an arbitration in reference [ to the Cockett Tunnel subsidence, Mr Richard claiming compensation for loss of minerals in land taken by the G.W.R. Co. The arbitrator awardad some £ 16.000, bat in March last the I matter came before Mr Justice Channell to determine the liability of the company to pay two sums nader the award of XI,985 and XZ,174, and interest thereon. The main question was whether Mr Richard bad an eqnitable right to the minerals worked under an agreement (not reduced to writing) on land belonging to Sir Robert Morris. Mr Justice Channel] gave judg- ment for Mr Richard for X2,785 in addition to the sum already paid and costs, Both parties now appealed as stated. Mr S. T. Evans, K.C., M.P., for Mr Richard. submitted that it was clear his client had agreed to take the minerals from Sir Robert Morris, and Sir Robert Morris, when he was before the umpire, said he regarded Mr Richard as his tenant, that he was working the coal and paying royalties for it. Though the agreement had never been signed, it had been engrossed ready for signature, and there could be no doubt an agreement did exist between Mr Richard and Sir Robert Morris. Lord Justice Stirling said if no final agreement had been arrived at, Sir Robert Morris could have ended the agreement entered into verbally with Mr Richard at any time. Mr Abel Thomas said he himself had drawn atten- tion to the fact that interest on the money would only be payable to Mr Richard when the coal would have been worked and the money in Mr Richard's pocket. Mr Moon replied on behalf of the Great Western Railway Company. The Court held that Mr Richard bad had no eqn4able title in Sir Robert Morris's minerals, the agree- ment never having been completed, and allowed the Great Western Railway Company's appeal with costs. The cross appeal was disallowed with costs. i g 111 J*-1-" 11

EMBEZZLEMENT CONFESSED. Merthyr Man Sent te Prison, At Merthyr Police Court on Monday John Stocker. formerly secretary of the Marthyr branch of the General Union of the Operative Society of Carpenters and Joiners, was charged with embezzling sums ot 10s, 5s, 4s 4d. the moneys of the society. Mr F. P. Charles, who prosecuted, said prisoner was the secretary of the branch until laat June, when in consequence of irregu- larities he was dismissed. Defendant made a clean breast of the matter," and the deficiencies having been made up by relatives, no action was taken. Since then, however, other irregularities had come to light, and the present charge was the result. William Richie, Treharris, carpen- ter, said be became a member of the society in 1898, and contributed regularly to the fonds. As the lodge meetings were held at Merthyr he j either brought the money up himself or sent it to Stocker, who was then secretary. His took was returned from time to time with the accused's initials. On attending a meeting on October 8th he was surprised to find tbat his name was not on the books of the society. D. W. Fisher, the present secretary, bore out the solicitor's state- ments as to money not having been entered on the books, and the treasurer produced boobs showing that the entries were not aiade. Mr Charles said that in the case of Richie S5 had not been accounted for, P.C. Carrol said that prisoner when arrested said I have nothing to say. I know I have done it." Prisoner waa sent to prison for six weeks.

LLANELLY COMPENSATION CLAIMS, Judge Bishop Resents a Limitation. Before Judge Bishop at Llanelly County Court on Tuesday, the Great Mountain Collierv Co. made an application to alter an agreement upon file in respect of a workman named Thomas Phillips, Felinfoel, who met with an accident on the 24th July, 1902. Mr Raymond Allen, who appeared for the applicants, said Phillips bad been in receipt of compensation under a memor- andum which had been duly filed. He now ap- plied to repeal it and agree to a lump sum, not exceeding iElrO. Mr Meager (instructed by Messrs Randall and Sannders\ objected to the limita- tion of amount, as it would fetter his Honour's jurisdiction. — Hia Honour The application made in its way seems to me to be impartinenc. Unless you agree to strike out the amount I won't bear the case.—Mr Allen I cannot.-His Honour refused to bear the application, and ordered the Great Mountain UoUiery Co. to pay tbe costs. Loss of a Finger. The same company applied to terminate an agreement upon the file in respect of a. work- man named John Cobley, of Tumble. Mr Allen said that be made the application on the ground that the man had now fully recovered from the injnry. It transpired that Cobley lost a finger in November, 1903. His average earn- ings prior to that were EZ 6s 7d. He was then pat to do the work of a haulier, and had earned El 93 8d a week. Applicants contended that be had recovered sufficiently to do the same work as before. His Honour said that as long as the respondent could earn 3s 7d a day, and he was given the work of, a haulier, he wonld grant compensation, but would diminish it to 8o 6d per weeji. Applicants were ordered to pay COI3S-

BARRY AND THE UNEMPLOYED. At a meeting of the Barry District Council on Tuesday, held under the presidency of Councillor J. C. Meggitt, J.P., it was decided, on the motion of Councillor S. K. Jones, that the widen- ing of Barry-road near the. Bnttrilis be pro- ceeded with as earJy as possible, to provide worn for the unemployed. It was agreed to support the petition to the King to convene a special Session of Parliament to deal with the important question of the unemployed. At the suggestion of Mr Robett Fonest it was agreed to Dame the pro- posed now road iu front of Holton Farm as Jenner-road." Councillor W. Paterson moved a resolution that the clerk take steps to obtain information as to the unimproved abd improved value of land within the area of the Council, so that the Council might fairly judge the inequa- lity of the present system of taxation. It was decided that the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee, and that Colonel Wyndbam- Linin, lil.l De asicea to suvyorr. me ujeaaurBiu be introduced into the House of Commons by Sir George Trevelyan, M.P. On the motion of Councillor Sixsmith, the Stepney Borough Council was congratulated on its patriotic and progressiva action in promoting a Bill in Parlia- ment to provide pensions for its workmen.

KEENORA FLOURS AND JELLY POWDERS. The specialities of the Keenora Company, Sir Thomas-street, Liverpool, are fast becoming indisponsabletin every home. The Keenora Self- Raising Flour ia of uniform excellence and gives the beet possible results. One of its characteris- tics ia its exceptional yielding properties, a trait which tends to make it one if the most econo- mical flours on the market. The Keenora Cake Flour is another of this firm's preparations. It contains only the purest and finest ingredients, and cakes made at home from it show a. greftt saving in cost, nid, what is of great importance, the work is perfectly easy and there need be no worry and no failures. With each packet of this flour instructions are given by which 17 different kinds of cakea, &c., can be baked, With the Kee- nora Jelly Powder delicious jellies can be made, containing the "delightful nav)arofthe fresh ripe fruit, and that ft the simplest.manuerand at a triflipg C94t --r-r-

NEWPORT CASTLE. THE PROPOSEDTRESERVATION, Town Council Take Action. At a meeting of Newport Town Council on Wednesday the article recently published in the South Wales Daily News" suggesting that steps should be taken to acquire and perserve the ruins of Newport Castle as a monument of the town s history was referred to. Councillor A. Swash, (who gave one of our representatives an inter- esting interview on the subject a few weeks ago) raised the question by asking whether the Cor- poration portion of Newport Castle was periodi- cally examined. The Borough Engineer rephed in the aiffrmative. lie visited the Castle every six months. It was a fact that the Castle green wall was in a ruinous state, and certainly ought to be repaired without delay. Councillor J. Liscombe followed up the matter by asking whether, as suggested in the article in the South Wales Dailv News," arrangements could be made with Lord Trejegar to take over the Cor- poration portion of the Castle and preserve the wbole of the ruins for the benefit of Newport as a monument of its history. lie hoped the Parlia- mentary and Improvement Committee would consider the matter with a view to something being done. Aid. Parnail (chairman of the com- nilttee) said:that if Mr Iiiacombe would move that the question be referred to the Parliamentary Committee, be was sore that the committee would give the matter fall consideration. Mr Liscombe said he would do that with pleasure, Councillor W. H. Brown said he should like to be clear as to what that meant. There were two ways of doing this. He was not prepared to hand over to any privata individual any Corporation property, and it seemed to him that the proper thing would be for a private individual to band over his portion to the Corporation. He thought the best thing to do would be:to have a conference between the two parties interested, which in this case were the Corporation and Lord Tredegar. Ald. Pamall said these points could be con- sidered by the committee when the whole ques- tion generally was discussed by them. Councillor T. Parry -suggested that Mr Liscombe should move a resolution on the srbject.-The Mayor I don't think that is necessary after what the chairman of the committee has Bai j.—Council- lor iiiscombe If the Parliamentary Committee will consider the matter that will meet it-—The question will therofore be discussed whett the Par- liamentary end Improvement Commitfceo meet, and no doubt the c»mmicteo will recognise the advisability of taking steps without delay to secure the preservation of the old Castle-a sug- gestion with which tbe town generally is in fall sympathy.

BOY'S SHORT LEG. Claim at Pontypoel. David Lewis. Newbride, cla.imed £50 at Ponty- pool County Court on Wednesday for personal damages from Messrs Sambrook and Dawe, Ltd., ironmongers, Pontypool, in respect to an acci- dent to bis nine-year-old son. Mr Sankey (in- structed by Messrs Edwards) appeared for the complainant, and Mr Metcalf, Bristol, appeared forthorespondanta. On the 23rd June Ihe boy was riding at the back of a truck near Newbridge and he fell off. Respondents' wagon was driv- ing behind, and the wheels passed over the boy's thigh and fractured it. Dr. Hnme said that one leg was an inch and a half shorter than the other, and the lad was maimed for life. His Honour remarked that he only noticed a slight rolling in the boy's walk. Nature, which was in his opinion a better physician than the doctors would come to the lad's assistance.- The amount of the claim was deemed excessive, and judg- ment was given for X20.

ABEKYSTWYTH MORALS. A Clergyman's Indictment. In the course of his sermon on Sunday night, the Rev. T. E. Pritchard Davies, &I. A. curate of Holy Trinity Church, Aberystwyth, dealt with the duties of the parishioners towards civil authority and their conduct when they them. selves became members of Town Councils. The clergy of that parish, he said, had been charged with neglect of the body for the sake of the soul. Bat this was a misrepresentation, for the clergy of that parish were erer awake to the necessity of bringing about better conditions for the people. In some localities the sin of sexual impurity was considered no sin at all and he was sorry to say that Aberystwyth was one ot those localities. Some mightgoaway that night:aad say that they had not heaid much religion in the sermon, but they should remember that to preach cleanliness and purity of living was to preach religion, to preach of the need of better houses and better sanitation, to plead for improvement in the lives of the people, both on sanitary and moral gronndSi was after all true religion.

SIR E. GREY AT COVENTRY. Sir Edward Grey, speaking at Coventry on Tuesday night, highly commended the dignity and restraint of public opinion in this conntry daring the crisis arising from the abominable outrage in the North Sea. He trusted the Russian Government would make the inquiry & real one and courageously act upon its findings. Sir Edward afterwards severely condemned onr Government for its legislative and administra- tive policy, and spokeof its redistribation scheme as a design to postpone retribution. An attempt by this Government to go through another session would be a scandal justifying the most extreme measures by the Opposition.

FOOTBALLERS' POCKETS RIFLED. Robert Henry Featherstone (25) was charged at Bristol on Saturday with stealing various, sumsof money from theHorfieldChurchlnstitute. On the previous Saturday, while a match was being played at the prisoner, it was stated, came there and made aome inquiries abont a bag and some clothes which he had left there, mentioning the nania of a club. He was allowed to go to the room- where the clothes were kept, and returned shortly after saying he could not find his clothes. When the players returned complaints were made of money being missing. Randolph Biss deposed to missing 189 from his pockets on returning to the institute after the match was over. Bert Barrows, another player, said he missed 3s; and John Bennett and Nelson Pearce spoke to losing 5s each. Detective Wallace said that with P,C. Wood bearrestrod the prisoner at Kent-road, Bishopston, where he resided. The prisoner said he had not stolen any money—why should he ? At the police station he was identified by Mr3 liunt and another witness as the man who called at the institute. When the charge was read over the prisoner said he never badlthe mousy. He also said that he did not go out on Saturday after- noon. The accused, who denied the charge, -was-commit-ted for trial.

PATENT MEDICINE LIGENCE INSUFFICIENT. Illegal Wine Sale at Cymmer. At Aberavon County Police Court on Monday theCytnmer Industrial Co operative Society, Lid., were summoned by the Excise for selling a bottle of Ellis' Liebeg's beef wine by retail without a licence. Mr Finucine, superintendent, Inland Revenue, Pontypridd, prosecuted. Mr H. 0; Pert, Inland Revenue officer, Treherbert, de. posed to the purchase. Charles Proctor (Govern- ment Laboratory) said the sample contained 26-8 percent, of proof spirits, port wine, with added malt extract. Defendants' manager said the transaction was an innocent one, he having been assured that a patent medicine licence was snfficient. -Major Grey Perhaps he did not be- lieve there was any port wine in it. (Laughter.) The Bench, who considered the violation of the law uaiatentiooali inflicted a. fine of 20a and costs. ( "dtL,l

j Terms of the Convention. DRAFT ACCEPTED BY RUSSIA. The Press Association states that although real if somewhat slow progress has been made in the Anglo-Russian negotiations, the Government is not yet vi a positiori to make its promised state- ment with regard to the constitution of the Court of Inquiry which will investigate the Dogger Ba.nk outrage, the terms of reference to the Court, and other detp-ils. On Saturday Mr Balfour conferred with Lord Selborne, Lord Lansdowne, Lord Salisbury, and the President of the Board of Trade. The French Ambassador called at the Foreign Office on Saturday morning, and there was a frequent exchange of inter- departmental communications. Liord Liansdowne left town for the week end, which may be re- garded as a reassuring sign. Terms of the Convention. ST. PETERSBURG, Saturday. The Russian Government has accepted a draft •of the convention proposed by Great Britain ;.regarding the Commission to investigate the orth Sea incident. The Commission is to report on all tha circum- stances relating to the disaster, and to establish the responsibility. Great Britain proposed to submit the question to a Commission as .^described in Articles 9 to 14 of the Hague Cod- "vention. The following are the terms of the .Convention: — (1) The Commission is to consist of five members, namely, officers of Great Britain, Russia, the United States, and France. The fifth Commissioner is to be selected by agree-, ment between them. If they cannot agree, the choice is to be entrusted to the King of a- country subsequently to be determined upon. (2) The Commission is to report on all the circumstances relating to the disaster and to establish the responsibility. (3) The Commission is to have power to Bottle all questions of procedure. (4) The parties bind themselves to papply1 the Commission with all necessary informa-, tion, facilities, &e. (5) The Commission is to meet at Paris as. soon as possible after the signature of the Con-. vention. (6) The report of the Commission is to be, officially communicated to the respective- Governments. Provisions are to be added regarding asseffsore and agents, expense, decision by majority, &c. It is expected here that the Commission will .assemble in about a fortnigbt.-Reuter. ST. PETERSBURG, Sunday. Sir Charles Hardinge, British Ambassador, has submitted to Count Lamsdorff three addi- tional articles for incorporation in the Anglo- Russian Convention for a Commission ot Inquiry into the North Sea outrage, The first provides for the appointment of legal assessors for the, contracting parties, the second for the division of the expenses of the Commission, and the third that the decision of the majority of the Jommis- sioners shall be binding on the contracting partisEi.-Reater.

THE BRITISH DEMANDS. The Cabinet met at 10, Downing-street, at noon on Monday, and sat till 2.15. There is good reason to believe its deliberations were not con- fined exclusively to the Anglo-Russian situation and no official statement on that subject was issned at night. It will probably be found that any statement which the Government may be able to make will be reserved for Wednesday and will then be incorporated in the speech which the Maiuuis of Lansdowne will make. the Lord Lord Lansdowne. Admiral Rozhestvensky Mayor's banquet. His Lordship will then explain the position of affairs as settled up to the time, and his speech will therefore have special significance and interest. It has been determined that neither of the departments concerned will forestall that pronouncement by pieoemeal communications, but it is permissible to say that the negotiations are going forward satisfactorily, and that although the Commission has not been actually appointed, its satly appointment and reasonably early meeting may be looked for. The French and Russian Ambassadors and the Japanese Minister had interviews with Lord Lansdowno at the Foreign Office on Monday afternoon. An Interim Inquiry. ST. PETERSBURG, Monday Evening. The Russian Official Agency states,with regard to the decision of Russia and Great Britain to submit their differences respecting the North Soa incident to an International Commission under the Hague Convention that the Russian Go- vernment is preparing an interim inquiry, in which Great Britain will take part, and at which the scope and nature of the questions to be deter- mined by the International Commission will be decided upon. The Domination of Admiral Kosnakoff as the Russiau member of the Com- mission has already been communicated to the British Government by Russia, bat the latter has not yet received information concerning the nomination of rn admiral to represent Great Britain on the Commission. As soon as this in- formation has been received the two Govern- ments will immediately communicate with Fiance and the United States with regard to the selection of the representatives of those Powers on the Comniission.- Central News. Czar to Rosjestvensky, PARIS, Monday Morning. An order of the day issued by Admiral Rosjest- vensky at Vigo on October 28th has been com- municated to the "Echo de Paris." It eon- tains the following telegram The Czar to Admiral Roolestvensky With, all my heart I am with you and your dear squad- ratl. I am certain that the misunderstanding will soon be cleared up. The eves of Russia are upon you. I am full of hope and faith.— Nicholas." Admiral Rosjestvensky to the Cza.r The squadron ia with a Bingle heart at the foot of your Majesty's Throne." The publication of these messages waa received by the Russian crews with cheers.—Central News.

BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY. Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge and Mr Butler Aspinall, K.C., have been appointed, with Mr Noel Farrer as secretary, to undertake the Board of Trade inquiry at Hall, which is to collect Sir Cyprian Bridge. Mr Aspinall, K.C. evidence and report. Lord Desart, the Public Prosecutor, with Mr Acland, K.C., are represent- ing "the Government at the inquest on the vic- tims of the outrage, bnt Russia, after retaining Dr Woodhouse, have decided not to belopie- aented as the incident is closed."

CARDIFF LOANS. More Money Wanted, At a meeting of the Cardiff Corporation on Wednesday 1Alderman Carey moved that the Local Government Board be asked to sanction a loan of iEl,500 to cover the ctrehi teat's commigsion for the furnishing and decoration of the Town Hall and Law Courts, in addition to the S25,000 required for the actual furnishing and decora- tion. Alderman David Jones seconded, and it was agreed to. At the same meeting Alderman Carey moved that they apply for sanction to borrow S87,868 5s Id for electric lighting. He said they had no spare plant. They did not intend to expend the whole of the money within the two years' time, but chey did not want to go on spending money, as some committees did, before getting the sanc- tion of theLocal Government Board, witnm im next year they had something like 45,000 lamps to make provision for. and they were called upon ,3 to supply practically six times the amount of electricity they had to supply four years ago. Councillor Good seconded. The matter was not put to the vote, it being understood that it would have to be thrashed ont by the Finance Com- mittee, and come up for confirmation bytlr. Gonucii at a subsequent meeting.

SEAWEED IN KIDNEY DISEASES. Dr. James Walker, Kidney and Urinary Specialist, New York, says- I never treat a case where fie kidneys, urinary organs, or etomjch are involved without seaweed. I regard it as indispensable." The species of seaweed used by Dr, Walker is the same as that contained in Veno's Seaweed Tonic. Vena's Seaweed Tonic is nsed by many prominent doctors in all forms of kidney and urinary diseases bee-anae of its great strengthen- ing, healiog, and purifying effect. It cares Nephritis of the kidneys, Bright's disease, uric acid troubles, weakness, dtopsy. and backache especially successful in constipation. Pleasant to take. Cures permanently. No retaru. Ask for Veno's Seaweed Tonic, at Chemists, everywhere, IE-lid ond 2a 9

I, Doctor's Tragic End. KING'S SURGEON DIES IN FRANCE. Killed by Morphia. Marseille?, Saturday Evening.-Dr, Herbert William -\llingham was this morning, at about 11 o'clock, found lying dead in his room at the Hotel du Louvre, death being apparently due to an overdose of morphia. -Central News. Another telegram says :—An attendant on entering the doctor's room at the Hotel du Louvro et de Is. Paix was astonished to find him dead. Dr. Hawthorn was immediately summoned, and pro- nounced death to be due to injections of mor- puine. The British Consul at once communicated the sad intelligence to the deceased man's rela- tives. Dr. Allingham was on his way to Egypt at the time of his death.-Central News. Dr. Allingham was a Fellow of the Royal Col- lege of Surgeons, surgeon to the King's House- hold, and surgeon-in-ordinary to the Prince of Wales. He was 42 years of age. lie was an eminent authority on the treatment of cancer, and some years ago he performed an operation for that disease on the late Duchess of Teck. He was well known in London through his official position as surgeon to the King's Household. St. George's Hospital more than any of the gr&at medical charities of the Metropolis, perhaps, will miss the late surgeon most. For many years Dr. Allingham had been operating snrgeon there. and his gentle and kindly disposi- tion endeared him alike to patients and to staff. Ten months ago the deceased surgeon's wife died, and ever since then he has been in a very de- pressed state of mind. On Friday week Mr Allingham sailed from Tilbury in the s.s. Vic- toria, his baggage being booked for Egypt. Before starting on the journey he expressed his intention of being back for Christmas.

THE KING'S BIRTHDAY. I World-Wide Celebrations. The King, the Prince of Wales, Prince George of Greece, the Hon. George Keppel, the Maiquia de Breteuil, and Mr G. Cornwallis West shot pheasantsWednesday on the Sandringham coverts and had goo t sport in dull windy weather, the day's bag reaching 1,800, to which the Prince of Wales was the principal contributor. The Qneen, the Princess of Wales, Princess Charles of Denmark, and Mr Henry Chap- lin watched the shooting in the afternoon, as also did a large number of people from the surrounding district, including many school children, the day being regarded as a general, holiday throughout the neighbourhood. Workmen on the estate to the number of 450 were served with a meat tea in a large marquae in the park, and the guests were visited by the King soon after the commencement of the meal, whilst the Prince of Wales and his two elder sons also went into the tent. His Majesty's health was enthusiastically pledged, and the company was subsequently entertained by a con. cert. All the villages on the Royal estate were gay with flags, and in the neighbouring town of Lynn the bells of St. Margaret's Church rung frequent peals throughout the day. Quite a considerable number of distinguished personages visited Buckingham Palace yeaterday and signed the visitors' book by way of offering birthday congratulations to his Majesty. All day the Government offices had their flags flying, and at noon a battery of Royal Horse Artillery fired a salute of 41 guns in St. James's Park. In the evening some of tho Government offices and a large number of clubs, hotels, and general business establishments were effectively illuminated in honour of the event. Reports from all quarters of the globe tell of celebrations in honour of his Majesty's birthday.

THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW. This week, prior to the visit of the King and Queen of Portugal, London has been sight seeiug, as on Wednesday the annual Lord Mayor's Show was held on the occasion of the installation of Mr Alderman John Pound at the Mansion House. The new Lord Mayor, who is a fine-looking digni- fied man of 75, belongs to the old school of city magnate, and his desire was to revive some of the past glories of the famous show, which has of late years been rather overshadowed by the num. erous royal processions. In addition to the bands and various customary features there were four allegorical cars on an ambitious scale, representing the four greatest empires in the history of the world. First came Egypt with the god of the Nile supported by priests, under a canopy with two sphinxes in front. Next followed Greece represented by achoriot with a column showing the niue Mnses in bas-relief, supported by Apollo with his lyre and repieaeutativea of the I The New City Marshal. arts of Greece. Behind it was the ear of Rome with the Columna Rostrate supporting the statue of Victory, a copy of the one in the Naples Museum, with a group of Roman soldiers, in. cluding Julius Caesar, round the base, Llut came the car of Great Britain, with Britannia seated on a throne, supported by griffins bearing the British Arms, and lions crouching. On:the steps of the throne were allegorical groups representing Navigation and Commerce, and round the base was a group of representative colonies, It made a fine and impressive show and was warmly welcomed. riast week the vacant post of City Marsha!, about which there has recentlv been so much discussion, was filled up prior to the show by the selection of Captain Kearns, the riding master of the Army Service Corps. He was selected from several hundred candidates for this ornamental post, which carries with it a salary of Y,300 a year and allowances.

NO COAL In Cardiganshire Church Schools. At a meeting of the Aberystwyth District Com- mittee, held on Monday at the Town Hall, Mr R. Ellis presiding, the Clerk said requisitions for coal had been received from uon-provided schools. -Mr E. J, Evans What are you going to do with respect to the attendance at these schools ?—The Chairman You are opening up the whole question. The Clerk: The Hd managers will not undertake to provide the coal. —Mr Benjamin Jones asked where the money was to come from.-Tha Clerk: From the grants. -Mr Peter Jones said it was clear considerable outlay would be necessary before these non. provided schools could be placed in acondition to be taken over by the county, and he thought it was for the county authority to consider the whole matter and instruct the sub-committees. He proposed that this be done. Mr E. J. Evans seconded. The Clerk pointed out that Aberayron Committee bad agreed to grant the coal, and unless they did so the children would be shiver- ing to the cold, and the attendance would dimi- nish. The committee held that they had had no authority given to them, and the proposition to refer it to the County Committee was carried.

BOTTLED SEER ON SUNDAY. Merthyr Publican Fined. At Merthyr Police Court on Monday. John James, landlord of the Canal House, Merthyr, was summoned for beeping bis premises open on Sunday, October 23rd. P.C. Griffiths said he and another constable kept the house under observation. They saw teveral people enter and leave and they also saw a man being handed four bottles of beer by defendant's son, Witness then entered the house and charged defendant with allowing his premises to remain open on a Sunday. Referring to tbe beer bottles defendant said You have made a mistske this time. He didn't get them from here." he son denied that he had seen the man. Mr J. W. Lewis, who defended, submitted that the bottle transaction occurred without defendant's knowledge. The Stipendiary remarked upon previous convictions, and said be thought tho house was one which should be done awa# with. Defendant was fined L5 and costs,

PONTYPRIDD INTERPLEADER CASE. I An interpleader action was heard at Ponty- pridd County Court on Monday. MeaarsPercival & Co., were plaintiffs, F. G. Edwards, late boot dealer, Pontypridd, was defendant, and Mrs Edwards, claimant. Mrs Edwards claimed cer- tain goods from the execution creditors on the ground that they were purchased by her with money received from a relative. Tho issue turned on the validity of this purchase, and after evidence had, been called witb regard to the sale, bis Honour decided in favour of the claimant with coats.

FELL INTO A BUCKET OF BOILING WATER, An inqnest was held at Nantyffyllon, Maesteg, on Monday on the body of Willie Rees (4), of Piston-place, Maesteg. Mr W. Watkins, grand- father, said that as the child was playing in the hoase, running backwards, be fell into a backet of boiling water, being severely scalded all over the back. Dr. Morley said that death was due to the scalds. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.

Mr J. B. Walford, Coroner, conducted an in- quest at Abertillery on Monday touching the death of John Collins, a sinker, who fell down a shaft through a trap door at the Hose Hey worth Colliervon Thursday. A theory was put for- ward that tbo chain of the cage probably jerked the balancing weights attached to the door, causing it to open. A. vexdict ol "Aewtefltal death wm retained,. .\¡

PILOT BOAT ASHORE AT WESTON. F A severe north-westerly storm broke ovet South Wales during the early hours of Wednea* day morning, and continued with unabated force, accompanied at intervals with heavy showers of rain. In Roath Park, Cardiff, a number of small trees were uprooted, and the waters in the by- wash'HoodeJ the bants, causing some incon- venience. til The sea was very rough at Penarth* is and large quantities of water were con- tinually breaking over the esplanade. Several vessels took shelter in the Roads, but nO be material damage is reported. tb Shipping suffered great interruption. At Cardiff, Newport, Barry, and Penarth at there were hardly any arrivals by the morning's tide. Vessels coming up Channel have been driven into shelter at Lundy, and others ex- th pected to leave Continental ports have been de- tained. di All outward bound vessels ready to sail aban- I don6d their intentions of leaving Cardiff by to Wednesday night's tide, and the only arrival was that of the Cardiff steam trawler Alert, the captain of which reported that unusually high seas were running in the channel, and that he had not sighted a single vessel throughout the day. No casualties were reported. Of Crash at Cardiff Docks. r. Daring the night most of the vessels in the be Bate Docks dropped their anchors and were also 4, secured by additional ropes attached to tbe quay aad to the baoys, bat not-j lt withstanding these precautions tbe ss. Cresylj ia broke away from her moorings at j the tiers in the East Dock, and was swept broad-{ side to the eaat side of the dock, where Bhe col-j lided with tbe W'olf, and damaged the rails and bulwarks of that vessel. Attempts were made to drag her back with ropes, but these snapped, and I the dangerous position into which the Cresyl had drifted threatened further damage. Eventu- ally, however, with the assistance of the Cardiff Railway Company's tag Earl, she was broughk,, back and safely moored. 1 tr Disaster in the Channel. to Cherbourg, VWdhesday.—A strong Bonth- k westerly gale is blowing in the Channel to day. The sea. is running very high, and numerous dis- asters are reported. The British mail steamer I 10 endeavoured to leave, but had to put back to port. lie Mail Boats Delayed. A violent gale raged throughout Tuesday night "1 at Sbeerne3s, and the mail packets, which ex- kj perienced fearful weather in the North Sea, were several hoars late. The wind is still so strong at Sbeerness that only mast-head flags are flying in honour of the King's birthday*11 the gale preventing ships dressing. so Fishing Boats Sunk. o Two French fishing vessels sank in the Struts Q of Dover during the gale. A fishing vessel driven LShore naar Calais will probably become a wreck. Barry. Rt A north-westerly gale was experienced in full -I force at Barry throughout the night, and work at j the docks was nearly at a standstill. There was no damage to shipping in,port, and no boats entered or departed during III, the night. A few boats, apparently loaded, were I4 seen to beat up Channel with the wind, making for Penarth Roads, while a large steamer at anchor off Barry had a rough time. In the town, with the exception of a few slates being torn off the roofs of houses and the uprooting of a few saplings in the streets, there were no acci- dents reported. Cambrian Trains Stopped. Backed by the force of the gale, the tides in I the River Dovey lose to an unusual height- l While the morning's tide was at its highest the Cambrian Railway at Dyfi Junction became I flooded to the level of the platform, and both up I and down trains were delayed for two hours till 101 the water subsided. o. Heavy seas broke over the south end of the L promenade at Aberystwyth. Tredegar in Darkness. "b Tredegar was left in total darkness on Wed- H nesday night owing to the failure of the gafl V, supply. Great inconvenience was exDerienced. y The caase of the failure is unknown, but the « authorities consider it was due to water finding' its way into the mains daring the violent storm which raged over the district. The gas manager V and bis staff made every effort to bring about a j 4 resumption of the supply, but without avail.

PILOT BOAT ASHORE AT WESTON, j i j No One on Board. £ I Oar "Weston/correspondent wired that at abont jjr 6 o'clock on Wednesday evening pilot cutter K*# »0f- (0»rdiff) *V. ■ -iu, at f Weston, that no one tfas aboard, and it was S assumed that the boat broke away from her i /» moorings. | Inquiries at Cardiff late last night established tho fact tbat the boat mentioned was still at her moorings and that no pilot cutter of Cardiff was Ife missing. Up to the time of going to press it bad th not been possible to obtain further information a from Weston, Wrecked off Cherbourg. II Cherbourg, Wednesday.—A heavy gale Is still th, raging in the Channel. Two fishing boats have jju been wrecked on tbe coast, and other disasters v are feared.—Reuter. Cardiff Chimney Collapses. When the gale was at its height on Tuosd&Y, >ti night the chimney of No. 22, Neville-street, the house occupied by Mr Newby, engraver, col- « lapsed and fell through the roof, causing a big hole. No person was injured.

HURRICANE IN GERMANY. Many Killed and Injured. Berlin, Wednesday Evening.—To day a great 41 hurricane has swept over Germany, doing 41 enormous damage. Hundreds of miles of tele- graph and telephone wires have been torn down, j Reports are already to hand of seven people having been killed and many injured.-Central News- J ——

LOCAL WILLS. J Mr W. Williams, Redwick, Mr William Williams, of North Row Farnfl* •&, Redwick, Monmouth, who died on the 11th Sep- < tember last, left estate valued at 2,542 10s 5d. 1) and probate of his will has been granted to his sister, Miss Mary Williams, of the same address. || Mr Edward Williams, of Five Lanes, Caliticotto Monmouth, farmer, nephew of the deceased, and bis niece, Miss Agatha Mary Williams, of Five i Lanes. The testator left his estate upon trust for his sister for life, and subject to her interest I he left his farm and other property to his said nephew, and to bis niece Agatha he left certain 1 bous* property, including the Prince of Walefl Inn. Newpprt, and the residue to Orlando Wil- v lia.m Williams. Ik Mr John Thomas, Cardiff. Acting on behalf of the executor, Mr tf. F. Forsdike, solicitor, has proved the will of the late Mr John Thomas, master cooper, of Bute J Docks. Tbe netivalne of the estate is stated to 1| be 0,326 9s lid. The testator bequeaths all hill l| property to his wife, and on hsr death it is to be equally divided amongst the children. Mr G. R. Baker, Newport. Mr George Richmond Baker, of 26, Queen's* hill, Newport, Mon., oil merchants' manager^ and formerly a commercial traveller, who died on the 4th September last, apoointed as sole executrix of his will bis wife, Mrs Sarah Ann Baker, who has valned his estate at EW9 lis 7d gross. Mr G. Miffling, Ebbw Vale. Mr George Miffling, of 36, Tredegar-road, and < formerly of 26, Pennant-street, both in Ebb" Vale, who died on the 9th October last, tell; -A. estate valued at L688 138 gross, and at Egi7 1911 net, and probate of his will has been granted t0 his widow, Mrs Elizabeth Miffling. j Mr Joseph J. Cole, Grosmont. y Mr Joseph James Cole, of Grosmont. mouth, grocer and draper, who died on the 16^ » August laat, left estate valued at £ 1,723 17s lorf and probate of his will has been granted to b'" widow, Mrs Mary Ann Cole, of Grosmont.

EARTHQUAKE IN FORMOSA. Tokio, Tuesday. — serious earth occurred inFormosa at4.30 a.m. on Sunday- Id) centre of the disturbance was Kin-Yih, where l houses were overthrown and 33 damaged, 78 sons killed and 23 injured, inclodin? flP foreigner.—" Ti»ne3 Telegram, per Press A ciation.

BILL BAILEY, FROM LONDON." —— Timothy Morgan, a Barry man, was Dbaige^ I before the local magistrates on Monday I witb being drank and disorderly in I on Sunday night. P.O. Jones said 1 running after some boys in tbe street n o0w I'm Bill Bailey, from London." tiine. admitted eing intoxicated at tb0eaO|j Abr^ j denied the disorderly conduct. 1 ham said that at tbe police stationiav that ho had only had »8 pints th»t a J* ter.) A fine of 58 was imposed.

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