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(From our man Correspondents and through. Renter's Agency,) TERRIBLE EXPLOSION. TURIX, Friday. An explosion which had most disastrous results. occurred in a house in Susa, in Northern Italy. The house was blown almost to pieces, and all the occupants, who were probably killed at once, were buried beneath the wreckage. It is not known with certainty how many persons were in Jbe house at the time, but six bodies have already been recovered, and four persons are missing. Regarding the cause of the calamity it is conjec- tured that a lieutenant who lived in the house had j *teen careless in handling certain powerful explo- sives in his possession.

THE FAMINE IN HUNGARY. BUDA PESTH, Tuesday. The distress prevailing in several parts of Hun- gry led to an agrarian riot at Orecho, Northern ungary, last night. A number of Peasants, considering themselves to have been badly treated at the usual distribution of bread, proceeded to the "farm of the Burgo- master, and rafter barricading all the doors and windows and other means of 6xit, set lire to the premises with the intention of burning the Burgo- master and his family. It was only with the greatest diScul y and after a desperate struggle that the inmates were rescued by a number of farmers who had hurried to their assistance and enabled them to escape with their bare lives.

THRILLING SCENES AT A FIRE. [REUTER'3 TELEGRAM.1 NEW YORK, Tuesday. An act of great heroism on the part of a boy is reported from Springfield, •Minnesota. Early yesterday morning a tire oroke out in a dwelling-house while the occupants, a family of several persons, were asleep. Some Passers-by who noticed the flames broke into the house to rescue the inmates, but owing to the progress of the fire were able to save only one of them, a boy, 14 years of age, whom they carried into the street. The lad, however, imme- diately inquired for his father, and brothers, and sisters, and on being told they were still in the burning house, could not be deterred from attempting to save them. At great risk to himself, he made his way back through the smoke, and eventually discovered his father lying insensible and already much scorched by the flames. The boy dragged bis father out of the house, and then returned to save the other in- flates. He was, how&ver, driven back by the flames, and the five children who remained in the house were burnt to death.

• TERRIBLE BOILER EXPLOSIONS. NEW YORK, Monday. Two frightful boiler explosions have occurred to-day, the first at the saw mill at East Jordan, Michigan, by which six persons were killed and 20 seriously injured; and the second at an extensive brickwork* at St. Louis, six employees being also instantly killed and 10 others injured. ST. LoUIS, Tuesday. A terrible boiler explosion occurred at the Laclede Fire Brick Factory here yesterday. Four men were killed and four others injured, two fatally.

BRITISH REVERSE IN AFRICA: V, FREETOWN (SIERRA LEONE), Tuesday According to details which have now been Received here, the fighting at Tambi between the British expeditionary force sent to punish the Dative chief Carionod for the attack upon Major Moore's party in May last was of a very severe character. Tbo British expedition, consisting of one hundred and fifty men of the Sierra Leone frontier Police, under the command of seven British officers, left Freetown on the 7th inst., and reached Tambi, which is situated about 100 miles inland, on the 14th inst. Tambi is a stockaded town of about 2,000 inhabitants, and the natives had availed themselves of all the natural advantages offered by the position, in order to secure the town against attack. The British force formed up early in the morn- ing and commenced the assault at a quarter past eleven. The contest was long and severe, lasting over three hours, and the natives made a desperate defence. When the engagement was at its height Captain Robinson, of the Royal Engineers, was killed, and this emboldened the enemy to saliy out from behind their stockades. In the ensuing melee Private Johnson, of the frontier police, was killed, and finally, at half-past two in the afternoon, the British wereoompelled to fall back, having five Office#'IHjtd 20tilen Wounded. Major Brown, the Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General, who was amonf the wounded, returned here direct from ttte iat§rior, and left for England on Saturday last.

THE fAMINE IN RUSSIA. Y ST. PETERSBURG, Monday. f The latest news from tho province of Samara ^8 to the effect that typhus, engendered by bad nourishment, is rapidly spreading inhere among the peasantry. A similar state of affairs is reported from Orel and Tamboff, and ln these provinces it has been deemed expedient to form a sanitary committee with a view to taking measures to combat the epidemic. Placards bearing the word "typhus" are hanging on the contaminated houses in the town of JEkosterinemburg. It is feared, moreover, that a ftesh element of horror may soon be added to the famine by the introduction of cholera from Persia. With reference to the famine-stricken districts on the Volga, where she had done much to alleviate the prevalent dis- tress and established numerous kitchens, Baronne iyUrkull, widow of the former Russian Ambassador at Rome, declares that the aid distributed there is totally inefficient to cope with the wants of the people. The general wretched. she says, is terrible, and hundreds of tteu and women wander from place to place to lCure a crust of bread. Others sit in their huts Jlta bowed heads, scarcely moving or speaking. Many of the peasants possess no fuel of any description, and their impoverished condition and enforced idleness have made life almost intolerable to them.

THE PARIS MURDER. PARIS, Monday. The investigations ot the police in regard to the murder of the woman Annette Dubois in the Rue Taitbont have led to the arrest of her sister on suspicion of having planned the murder and assisted m carrying it out.

THE BEHRING SEA DISPUTE. WASHINGTON, Wednesday, 4 p.m. .►Lord Salisbury's note on the Behring Sea Question and President Harrison's reply were submitted to the Senate to-day, and con- sidered by that House for half-an-hour in Executive Session, being subsequently referred to the Foreign Relations Committee. Lord Salisbury's note may be described as a synopsis of his detailed reply (which follows by mail) to the note of the State Department. His lord- ship's refusal to consent to the renewal of the modus vivendi was accompanied by several counter proposals, the reading of which was Received with ill-suppressed irritation by the Senate, the general character of the note being regarded by members as evasive and equivocating. President Harrison's rejoinder is a pungent Communication, in which he hints broadly, but m diplomatic language, that Lord Salisbury has not met the overtures of the United States in a business-like manner, and insists on the renewal of the modus vivendi without reference to insignificant and irrelevant condi- tions. The President concludes with the assertion that if Great Britain declines to assist in the protection of seals during the arbitration of the claimi: of the United States, he will pro- ceed to enforce the law and exclude poachers, even if the military force of the United States is required to accomplish it. The note created a profound sensation in the Senate, and the gravity of the case led to a Renewal of the strongest efforts on the part of the senators to prevent the public being made acquainted with the facts until the correspondence had progressed further. President Harrison's letter transmitting the note to the Senate contained no expression of opinion, but this was not needed in view of the clearly-defined positions assumed by him in his feply to Lord Salisbury, which appeared to meet the unanimous approval of the senators, although the debate was too short to completely disclose the position taken up by them. While there has been nothing in the nature of a defect vote upon the treaty of arbitration, and although there exists a well-defined opposition to it as being a surrender by the United States of rights acquired by treaty from Russia, it can Nevertheless be stated the treaty will soon be ratified by the Senate. It will, however, be accompanied by a resolution reciting that there does not appear to be any sufficient reason for an abatement by the United States of its claim to jurisdiction in the Behring Sea pending the arbitration, and authorising the "resident to use all the force of the military *rms of the Government to secure the protection Of the rights of the United States.

AMERICA'S PARLIAMENT HOUSE AFIRE. WASHINGTON, Wednesday. A arc, which for a time caused ttuch alarm, broke out at the Capitol yesterday shortly before the evening sitting af the House of Representatives com- menced. The outbreak occurred in the folding- TOMn. in a sub-basement of the south wing of the building, in which the House-of Representatives is situated. The corridors became filled with smoke, and great excitement prevailed among the members of the Congress present and the officials of the Capitol. The firemen, however, acted with great promptitude, Mid soon succeeded in quenching the flames A number of public documents of minor importance Were burned, but the damage done is not -tensive.

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RAINHILL MURDERS. FURTHER NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA. The Victim a Pembrokeshire Woman. INTERVIEW WITH HER RELATIVES. Interview "lith a Brother at Swansea. SCENES AT RAINHILL. Our Correspondent, telegraphing from Perth, Western Australia, on Sunday, says — The greatest curiosity was exhibited by the pub- lic here yesterday as to Swanston's appear- ance in court, and though the proceedings were purely formal tho court-room was packed to suffocation, and many who wished to gain admission were unable to do so. Swanston entered the dock with a jaunty air, and smiled from time to time with well-affected indifference, but ho, nevertheless, betrayed by his fidgety movements and restless glances a considerable amount cf nervousness. The usual formal evidence having been given as to his arrest, and the nature of the charge preferred against him, he was remanded for a week in order that the Court might be in possession of the result ot the investigations which the police are now actively prosecuting. The luggage which the prisoner had with him at the time of his arrest has been carefully examined. The result was the discovery of a considerable body of evidence bearing in most pointed manner upon the identity of the accused. Among other important documents are a testi- monial, drawn up on parchment, and signed "Benjamin Goodfellow, Hyde, Hampshire," a local time table of the trains from Rainhill to Liverpool and other centres, a Prayer book with the name of Emily on the fly leaf, a card of membership of the Rainhill Band of Hope bearing the name of "Emily Mather," an autograph album which belonged to Emily Mather, and a book containing a number of addresses, mostly in England. There are also a pocket flask bearing a monogram of the letters B. F. D., a Masonic apron inscribed with the same letter?, a silver card case, on which the name "Emily" is cn graved; various photographs by Messrs Pettingell (Liverpool), Braybrook (West Hartlepool), and Clelland and Randugen (Rockhampton); and a Prayer-book marked Sarah Oats." The names in the address book mentioned above include the following:—"Mrs Gaitskell, Cambridge-road, h>eaforth Mrs Canham, Cambridge "Jane McDonald, Birkenhead;" Marshall, New Yorkand Mrs Oakden, Devonfield, Liver- pool." The Prisoner Denies his Guilt.. The detectives who made the arrest, and who accompanied Deeming to Perth, have been interviewed regarding the circum- stances within, their knowledge. They say that when ho was arrested Deeming at once declared his complete innocence of the crime with which he was charged. His name, he said, was Swanston, and not Williams, and he had nothing in common with the man Williams who had formerly lived at Windsor. On the journey to Perth THE ACCUSED. j the prisoner fainted twice, but for the most part displayed a cheerful demeanour, and chatted readily with his escort. He spoke very confidently of his ability to prove his innocence. The police are in possession of some of his goods and chattels. Among these are letters which it is alleged fully establish the identity of Swanston and Williams. They also comprise a basket full of women's clothes. Tlw publicity given to all the details of the crime and to the statements regarding the antecedents of Williams have led to the discovery of a number of circumstances which will be brought up against him later on. It seems that in January last a man, who gave his name as Duncan, sold a quanty of goods by auction in Mel- bourne. Among the things then sold was a book, which had clearly been a school PrIze. The inscription of presentation was par- tially defaced, but the name of E. Mather is still traceable. The description of the man Duncan tallies closely with that of Deeming. Moreover, another book sold by Duncan has written in it the name of Albert Williams. These facts tend to establish a strong chain of bvidence connecting the dsad woman Emily Mather with the man Wil- liams, and there seems to be little doubt but that the identity of the latter with the prisoner at Perth will be readily proved. Disgraceful Scenes at Rainhill. The Press Association's Liverpool correspondent states that thousands of people visited Rainhill on Sunday, and the usually quiet village was turned into a pandemonium for the time beingr. Several fights occurred. The vicar alluded to the tragedy in his sermon, and said it was suggested after Deeming left Dinham Villa the house should be purchased for a vicarage, but fortunately the idea was abandoned. Mrs Mather, mother of the woman murdered in Australia, states that she did all she could to break off the engagement, but Miss Mather had every confidence in Williams, and would bear of nothing against him. Another of Deeming's Fables. A letter has been received stating that Deeming in October last robbed a Lon- don firm of goods to the value of jB15 15s. Deeming told one gentleman resident in Rainhill that be was a nephew of Sir Wilfrid Lawpon, and Sir Wilfrid had paid for his education. He was well known in Liverpool to several people, and became known to a young lady employed at one of the theatres. He said he had been a ship's captain, but had made a pile of money in ^Australia, and produced dia. monds and nuggets of gold, A Pious Scoundrel. There is a current opinion at Rainhill that Deeming was a professional thief and bur- glar, and many strange stories are about as to his having been seen with a large number of keys. It is stated that on one occasion he obtained entrance into Rainhill Church with a. key which he took from his pocket. He was, it is stated, in the habit of attending a mission service at Holt, near ion Prcscot, and always showed much piety. Bloodstained Bedding and Clothing. 10 is stated that evidence will be forthcoming at the adjourned inquest to show that bloodstained bedding and clothes are now in possession if Mr Short, Com- mercial Hotel, Rainhill, having been given by Deeming in part payment of an account for a banquet he gave at the hotel. Accused's Brothers Prostrate. Enquiries show that the three brothers Deeming, who reside at Birkenhead, are all suffering from prostration, owing to the terrible revelations about their brother, Frederick Deeming' alia3 Williams. One brother was so seriously ill on Friday night that a doctor was in constant attendance, and his clergyman re- mained with him a good portion of the night. The Murderer and His Lion Cub. Doeming seems to have had a fondness for animal pets, and had in his possession some of a rather extraordinary character. One of these got him into trouble at Birkenhead during his resi- dence there. It will be recollected that some excitement was created in that borough about two years ago consequent on a child being attacked and worried by a lion's cub. The cub belonged to Deeming, and was brought by him when he re- turned with his wife and familg from Africa. It was kept chained up in the garden of the house in which he. resided in Bridge-street. The child was playing near the garden, when the cub sprang at it and severely bit it. Deeming was at the time away from home, but his wife and family were re- sidents in Bridga-street. Some men who saw the child attacked went to the little one's rescue, and the beast was taksn away. When Deeming re- turned he considered it desirable to get rid of his ferocious pet, his neighbours naturally objecting to the presence of the animal, and he therefore sold it to Mr llliam Cross, the well-known naturalist, of Livtrpool. How the Murders were First Found out. Telegrams from Melbourne described how tho murder at Windsor was discovered, and how Williams was identified with it. The house in which the murder was committed was tenantlfss for some time after Williams had left it. The new occupiers arranged for certain alterations to be made, and when these Ware carried out the dis- covery of the decomposed body of Williams's wifs was made. Papers bearing the name "f Williams and other documents were found, which enabled the police to fix upon their man and trace him. Telegraphing the News. The discovery of thn tragedy at Rainhill re- sulted in such an invasion of the place by Press- men and the despatching of messages that the ordinary telegraphic facilities were completely overtaxed. Mrs Lowe, the postmistress, struggled manfully with the inrush of telegrams, herself on Wednesday,with theordinary sinele needle instru- ment in use at country post-offices. On Thursday, however, tho officials sent down three Who-at- stone machines, each capable of despatching 400 words per minute. These were put down by Mr D. P. Walsh, tf the <:n gineer's department, Liverpool. A staff of twelve operators were sent to the scene, and these in charge of Mr William G. Sanders, with Mr W. H. Dean at the counters, got through the work with ocmmendable expe- dition. Mr &$d Mrs Lowa'a domestic ar«j»;rv

PORTHGAIN-MARIE DEEMING'S BIRTHPLACE. Through the courtesy of Mrs Price, of 18. Letty- street, Cardiff, we are enabled to reproduce the above sketch of the picturesque hamlet by the sea known as Porthgain, the birthplace of the unfortunate Marie Deeming, which is situate about 17 miles from Haverfordwest, at the extreme end of Pembrokeshire. The sketch is an exact copy of a photograph taken about four years ago by Mr T. William3, of Letterston. Situate as it is on the St. George's Channel about midway between St. David's Head and Strumble Head, Porthgain is one of the most delightful semi-rural retreats South Wales can boast of. The population is but small, the principal industry being that of the slate quarries. Looking at the sketch it will be noticed that on the right of the channel there are two houses built on the slope of the hill. The furthest one—the one nearest to the sea—is the cottage in which Marie James, subsequently Mrs Marie Deeming, was born. The murdered woman's father and several other members of her family still reside in Porth- gain. but have removed from the old house to which we have referred, and now occupy one of the row of houses outlined at the foot of the rising ground shown on the left of our sketch. It may be mentioned that Mrs Price, from whom we obtained the photo, was an intimate friend of Marie Deeming, her family and that of the James's having been brought up together as friends and neighbours. ments were completely upset, the kitchsn and parlour being turned into instrument rooms. On Thursday 6,000 words were despatched from half- past two o'clock to about four, but yesterday, with the owning of the inquest and with correspon- dents despatching reports to all parts of the country, this number of words was vastly ex- ceeded. Three wires were kept in use, two for telegrams to London, Birmingham, and other places, and a third one direct to Liverpool. The reason that the full report of the inquest and funeral was not published in the evening was that though both were over by four o'clock, the wires were completely "blocked by reason of the enor- mous flood of "copy" with which the special corps of operators with their Wheatstone instru- ments were quite unable tc cope. Deeming's Banquet. On the occasion of the funeral of the victims the Rev Mr Johnson, ths curate who road the service, delivered an address to a large hushed and out-of-door congregation. Among the lessons he drew was the danger of taking up with strangers the danger of young people joining their lives to men whose names and characters are unknown. With these words ring- ing in their ears, tha mourners, miners, and other spectators separated, and bought the evening papers just arrived at Rainhill. The following, from The Liverpool Express, must hav* addend to the feeling of aniaziment which many have shared during the.past week Deeming's Danquet at Rainhill. The fallowing account ol the banquet given '>,t Rainhill by Deeming appeared in the Prcscot Reporter at the time the invitations for it were issued by the ill-fated Miss Mother: On Wednesday evening Mr Albert O. Williams, an inspector of the Indian Army Service, who is on a short visit to England and who has taken up his residence at Rainhill while in this coun- try, jsntartained at the Railway and Commercial Hotel, Rainhill, a aumber of the residents of tho village whose friendship he has made during his sojourn among them. The menu, as will be seen from the following, was of an excellent character, and was placed on the table with great credit to Mr Short, whose catering was all that could be desired Oxtail soup; boiled salmon (shrimp sauce); roast beef roast duckling (apple sance;; boiled chicken and oyoter sauce tongue Snowdon pudding jellies nnd creams dessert. After full justice had been done to the good things provided, Mr Williams presided, and Mr Short occupie 1 the vice-chair. The usual loyland patriotic toasts having been submitted and responded to, one of the guests, in a felicitous speech, proposed The Health of their Host, Mr Williams. He said that whilst that gentleman had been with them in Rainhill he had made many friendships, which ho sincerely hoped, now that he was aoing away again to foreign service, would tend for many hours when ennui set in to bring back to his mind the many pleasant and social evenings he had spent with them in Rainhill. The toast was enthusi- astically drunk with musical honours. Mr Williams, in reply thanked h8 guests for the hearty and kind way in which they had received his name. He had been in many climes and countries, and had mixed with many nations, but he must say he had never in his life met a more sociable number of friends than he had done in Rainhill. s As the proposer had said, the happy hours he had spent among them would often re- cur to his mind with feelings of pleasure. He paid a very high compliment to Mr Short, had dono everything in his power to make his stay among then pleasant During the evening musical selections were given by the host (Mr Williams) and others. The party broke up at eleven o'clock, a happy evening having been spent.' ■ His Career at Hartlepool. The Press Association's West Hartlepool cor- respondent telegraphs:—A sensation has been created here by the discovery just made that Deeming, the man accused of the Rainhill mur- ders, was for some time a resident of this town, when he passed by the namo of "Lowson..Me made the acquaintance of two prominent merchants of the place, with whom he stayed for some weeks, representing himself to be an Australian millionaire, the deception being assisted by an imposing display of diamonds, and free expenditure of moiiey. He represented that he WM bnilditg yacht at Hull, and was about to establish a. large business at Plymouth, of which he intended to appoint as manager one of his West Hartlepool friends. This was two years ago, about the time of his marriage.with the young lady at Beverley. Tho marriage ceremony was attended by one of the West Hartlepool merchants, who acted as best man. Further News from Australia. PERTH, Sunday. Swanston, as the prisoner calls himself here, will not be brought up before the magistrates again until next Saturday. Meanwhile it is rumoured that he has admitted to the police that his name is not Swanston, and that he is the same man who, under the name of Williams, lived at Windsor. The police authorities refuse to say whether the report of this confession is correct or not. Every day fresh light is thrown upon the details of the prisoner's past life in Australia, and it seems that he has constantly been guilty of swindling of one sort or another. In most cases he has imposed upon people by his talk of wealth, and by a certain bonhomie. In 1887 he was on his way to South Africa, and was staying at Adelaide waiting for a steamer. While there he made the acquaintance of two brothers, with whom he became on very friendly terms, and before he departed he succeeded in robbing them of J360.

THE MURDERED WOMAN'S HOME, Her Relatives Interviewed. [FROU OUR OWN REPORTER.] HAVERFORDWEST, Sunday Night. Great excitement was occasioned in Haverford- west on Saturday when ic transpired through the medium of the South Wales Daily News that the man Deeming, alias Williams, now in custody in Australia charged with the murder of Miss Mather, had during the latter part of 1889 stopped at the Queen's Hotel in this town while on his way to Porthgain, the former home of the wife whom he subsequently butchered in the villa. at Rainhill. I called at the Queen's Hotel on Saturday evening and found that Mr B. M. Davies, the proprietor, was confined to his bed with a severe j attack of bronchitis. Having sent a messenger to the sick chamber I was soon admitted to Mr Davieaa presence, who, notwithstanding his feeble state of health, very courteously said he would give me any information in his possession. Mr Davies then proceeded to narrate how a. few days ago he was overlooking the pockets of an old vest when he came across an address card given to him by a gentleman, who, with his wife, two or three children, and sister, stayed at the Queen's Hotel in October, 1889, on his way to Portbgam. The address on the card was as follows: F. B. Deeming, the New Novitgedacht Gold Mine, Klerksdorp." Written under the above, in a slovenly hand, was the following:— 18, Bridge-street, now at Birken- head. ? party engaged Mr Davies's wag- gonette, and were driven to Porthgain, of which placa Deeming said his wife was a native. Mr Davies noticed that the man displayed a con- siderable amount of jewellery, while he also exhibited to Mr Davies a nugget of gold, which MM DEEMING AND CHILDREN. he said he had picked up in South Africa, and which he claimed was, with one famous excep- tion, the largest in existence. The man returned two days after, his wife and children subse- quently following. ■, j j. t> On Sunday morning I proceeded to Porthgain, the birthplace of the murdered woman. The village of Porthgain is about 17 miles from Haverfordwest, and is situated on one of the extreme points of Pembrokeshire, overlooking Cardigan Bay. A9 indicating the extreme re- motpness of the district and the great difficulty experienced in conveying intelligence, it may only be necessary to observe that the landlady of the chief public-house in the neighbourhood, which is only two miles' distance from Porthgain, had not at 12 o'clock • to-day heard any news respecting the tragedy. Having been told this I began to fear that the painful duty of unfolding the sad tale to the murdered woman's aged parent, would fall to my lot. In this I was, how. evor, happily disappointed. I ascertained after. wards that a brother uf the poor woman, who is employed near Solva, had arrived about an hour bf-fore I came upon the scene, and had broken the news to his parent and sister. When I entered the little cottage, which consists of only two roQins, »s built now tiko ai<J§ of W.;Mug to, and peaceful valley leading down to the Porth- gam Brickworks, I find the whole family—t>h« tather, James Jame1?, aged 63, a married daughter, and the son already referred to— bewailing the sad and untimely end of their unfortunate relative. The poor old man appeared aaz'd with grief, and scarcely seemed able to r*;alisp the terrible death of his favourite daughter. In response to my salutation, he pressed my hand, but uttered not a word. The sisters grief found vent in tears, and it was some moments before I ventured to question her upon a subject which had destroyed the happiness of her peaceful home. I subsequently elicited the following par- ticulars :-l he murdered woman was bom in Porthgain, and, as near as the family could re- member would now be about 38 years of age. obe left her home and entered service in Birken- hoaa as a domestic servant when she was 19. She was always of an exceedingly happy disposition, and, to quote the words of the sister was the heartiest of the lot of us." "I was in Birkenhead," continued the sister, about seven months ago, and at that time'Marie and the children were staying with my sister, who is married to Fred Deeming's brother. About a fortnight after I came back he took them away to Rainhill, and I suppose the sains day murdered them." The poor girl at this point completely brc»kf> down, and sobbed convulsively. In October, 1889, they wens hare," resumed tha sister, "for a few days. My sister stayed fsevaral days, but her husband went back the day after he arrived." I remarked that Deeming had been described as being a particularly nice man, and asked if her own impression coincided with that. Yes, quite. In fact, I thought he was one of the best inen ^oing, judging from what I saw of him. Now, however, I know that he was one of the worst." Why is it," said I, that your sister in Bir- kenhead has not written to inform you of the sad occurrence ?" I don't know," was the reply. "I expect she if/r^00 muC!k upset. We had been wondering why Marie did not write." But," I interposed, it has been stated that your deceased sister could not write." 4, That is not correct then. She could write, but 'he one now living in Birkenhead cannot write well. Father and I often wondered why she did not write, but now we know too well the reason. Last September I had a letter from her husband stating that he was coming home for a few days, but since then we have never heard a word. The following is a copy of the letter, which, it should be borne in mind, was evidently written when the dead JKMllcs of his wife and children were lying en- tombed m their cemented grave under the hearth at the Rainhill villa:- Liverpool, September 14th, 1891.—For Mr J. 0 ;unea. Dear Father.-You will be surprised to hear of m En £ ,ftnd a&ain so soon. I have f., t„up my, mmd to come to Porthgain. Mirln UT. three weeks, and to bring J? JL t1" i_noh the childre*>- I called tnlri Martha the other day, and she no-hf ? y°ur watch was not going ght, I mean the gold watch I gave you, so if MaTHh > pik lk in a k°x. and send it to Marthas house at once I will call there on ne^ 17t;h inst., and get it. I will ^cle?ned-»nd Put right, and bring it back to Porthgain W!th me on Saturday, thel6th inst., but you. must post to Martha's house at once, or there will not be time to get it done 1 am happy to tell you that Martha and the little ones home!. Remembor mo kindly to all at From your affectionate son. -r, F. B. DEEMTJVC. Smce I have heard of the murder," continued the young woman, "1am inclined to think he wanted the gold watch for himself, and if we had complied with his request we should never have seen it again." The young woman suddenly stopped in her ibeourse, and asked me if it was true Deeming was caught and was now on his way home. I informed her that he was in custody in Melbourne, where he would be tried for the murder of Miss Mather, and, if found guilty, would in all probability be executed there. We wish they would bring him home," she observed, with determination stamped on her countenance. I could hang him myself Grief again overpowered her feelings, and the unhappy girl wept bitterly. I also elicited the fact that the murdered woman had never upon any occasion complained of her husband ill-treating her in any way or the children, whom he always made a lot of. Having tendered my sincere sympathy with the bereaved family, I left the lovely cottage, the inmates of which must, for many a long day, mourn over the untimely end of one who, during her youthful days, was the very life of the place. An Interview with Mrs Deeming's Brother at Swansea. On Monday Thomas James, a drayman in the employ of Messrs Walker, the well-known brewers, called at our Swansea office with a view of learning the latest particulars respecting his sister, the poor woman whose body, with those of her children, have been found at Rainhill. Our representative showed him an account of the interview a representative of this paper had on Saturday with his father and sister and the facts they gave ho endorsed. Mr James was also shown a series of portraits which appeared in last Sunday's Umpire, and he at once recognised his sister and some of her children. Deeming, himself, he had never seen. Mr James was unable to add any- thing to the particulars given by his father, sjiying he had left home at the ago of 16 and had only seen his sister twice since then. He described Deeming as a man of a roving disposition, who was originally a gas-fitter, serving his apprenticeship in Laird's Yard at Birkenhead, where his brother (who married another Miss James) still works. He was thus employed when he met Mary James, then in service, and married her. Sometime after the marriage he decided to go abroad, and he wrote at intervals from Melbourne, Sydney, and Rock. hampton, finally inducing his wife to go out and join him. They remained together out there several years, finally returning to England in apparently very prosperous circumstances. The last he heard from his sister was while she was.at Rainhill, and he says ho always understood she lived happily with her husband. They had not heard of her for a long time, but did not think much of that, because they understood she had gone abroad again. The Vicar of Rainhill on the Accused. At theRainbill parishchurchonSunday evening there was a crowded assemblage, andthe Rev F. J. Johnson preached on "Dissipation." Referring to lha tragedy, he said it had been his own painful experience to be in some measure identified with the event, not only by reason of his presence at the wedding, which ought to have been for the bride, the beginning of a life of happiness, but as having officiated at the last resting place of the five victims. Williams himself, he ventured to say, had not created in Rainhill so favourable an impression as had been supposed. There was an intense ".dislike towards him on the part of many who had neither a wish to see him nor to claim his acquaintance. The flash and boasting which had attracted the few were signals of danger to the many, and did not require the revelations of the past week to emphasise the suspicious distrust in which the man had been held ever since his departure. The wedding in the early morning some months ago had not about it anything exceptional. The bride, who was reported to have been the recipient of a. great deal of jewellery, was becomingly attired, and bore herself sen- sibly, and not at all as one who was to be the possessor of wealth and finery. The marriage took place about a quarter past eight in the morning, not seemingly^ from a fear of detection, but from a wish that the excite. ment which Williams's liberality had oreated might not induce a large number to attend. He (the preacher) had himself heard the current gossip, and had the week before been censured by the bride- elect for expressing a doubt as to her intended husband's genuineness; but as he was not constituted to reveal mysteries nor desired to be a self-appointed detective, he deemed, it his duty in regard to the cere. mony to confine himself to his official re- lations. Neverthless, when the bridegroom entered the vestry and said he had just received from the War Office a communi- cation giving him B500 in any form in which he desired it, and that he bad decided to take a cheque, he (the rev. gentleman) could only pity a young person whose destiny was about to be linked to such a man. $,Wanted" at the Cape. The following letter, which is dated from 58, Adderley-street, Cape Town, August 30th, 1889, throws some light on Deeming's antecedents:— Dear Sir.-As you intend visiting Australia, it occurs to me that you may fall in with the original of the phototpaph enclosed. His name is Deeming, but he will, perhaps, travel under the alias of Leavy, in which name his last communication reached Cape Town. Upon his representation that he was a friend of Mr Bryan, of the Heights Hotel, Johannesburg, I was induced to entrust him with a parcel containing a sisnet ring directed to Mr Brvan, for delivery to that gentleman. He also induced mo to let him have jeweBery to tjjo amount of £ 50, undertaking to send the amount when he arrived at Johannesburg. He never went to that place, but left, we believe, for Australia, via Natal, from which place he sent a telegram setting forth that he died there-that is, i T i i seen alive subsequently, and from what he let fall it was gathered that he intended to make for Rockhampton. in Queensland. I have just received intelligence from Mr Grice, at Jpkuinesmirg, that he is wanted there for a small niatter of £ 2,800, which is the property of one named Wilson, now absent in England. I am corresponding with Mr Grice and others whom he has swindled, with a view to gutting together the necessary fund's for his arrest and bringing him back and my object in writing to you, sir, y to ask you to be good enough to k««p A look out for the individual, give private information, and leav* his photograph at the liuad offices of police in the districts through which you may travel, so that, if he is found, he may be kept under surveillance, and arrested if we decide to take that step, and I have no doubt that an adequate reward will be offered. De- scription :—Hoight, 5ft. 5%in. thin face, light eyes, sandy moustache has been ->,n engineer. Will likely bitv about his wealth, wears several diamond rings ana pins, has some presentation watches, and a piece of polished quartz on his chain, of which he is very proud uses a silver dram flask engraved with mono- gram, F. B. D. —Hoping, my dear sir, that you will forgive me for troubling you with this unpleasant com- mission, yours truly, J- CORTE.NAY (Goldsmith;. Deeming Again Before the Court. PERTH,. Tuesday. The prisoner Deeming, alias Swanston, who is charged with the Rainhill and Windsor murders, was brought before the court here for the second time this morning, in order that his identity might be sworn to, and the case remitted to Melbourne. The news of the revelations in England, which have been greedily followed by all sections of the community, caused the greatest interest and curiosity to be taken in the case. An immense crowd collected outside the Court-house and in the streets leading to the building, many of those present having taken up their places at an early nour in the hope of catching a glimpse of the notorious prisoner. This expectation, however, was baulked, as the accused was secretly conveyed from his place of confinement to the Cottrt-ho,;tse. Long before the opening of the proceedings the court was packed to suffocation. Even the bench was crowded with leading members of the Ministry, well-known members of Parliament, and prominent officials. The presiding magistrate having taken his seat, Gurney, the Perth detective, who arrested the prisoner at Southern Cross, was called, and stated in reply to questions that (Jawsey, the Melbourne detective, who had been sent to Perth with the original warrant, had not yet arrived- m court. The contents of the warrant were, however, re- capitulated by the Attorney-General in order that the court might be made aware of the precise nature of the charge. Mr Haynes, the solicitor who is acting on behalf of the accused, asked that he should be supplied with an official list of all the articles which were found in the prisonar's ilossession at the time of his arrest, and that the inquiry should be further adjourned till Saturday next, to enable him to inspect the warrant upon which these pro- ceedings were taken. 41 The solicitor acting for the Crown, addressing the Court in reference to thisjapplication, said he objected to a longer adjournment than was absolutely demanded by the circumstances of the case. The presiding magistrate, after some further discussion, granted the application, and directed that a complete^ list of the prisoner's effects should be supplied to Mr Haynes for the pur- poses of the defence. He then adjourned the case until to-morrow morning in order that the original warrant might be produced. Prisoner was again brought before the magis- trates on Wednesday, and remanded for trial to Melbourne. GROUND PLAN. The Murderer"s Career. Those who have read the reports of the mur- derer's doings under his various aliases agree that, be was capable Of attlfthta?, and that it will riot be possible to judge the full measure of his criminality until his career has been traced day by day, week by week, month by month, an^ year by year, from his boyhood to the present time. All that has previously appeared about Williams and his various doings during the past 12 years has been necessarily more or less of a fragmentary description. We have therefore (says toe Liverpool Courier) arranged in chronological order the whole of the facts now possessed by us concerning him. The statement partakes some- what of the nature of the life history of one of the most remarkable criminals known. So far as we have been ableto make it complete, the following is the history of Frederick Bayley Deeming under his various aliases daring the past twelve years:- FREDERICK BAYLEY DEEMING. 1880.—Feb.—Returned to Birkenhead after prolonged absence abroad. 1881.—Feb.—Married Miss Marie James at St. Paul s Church, Higher Tranmere. Want alone to Australia. 1882.-Joined by his wife. Sent to gaol for six weeks for theft. He was at that time supposed to be working as a plumber. 1883.-Nothing known of him. 1884.-His eldest child (Bertha), who was strangled at Dinham Villa, born. Numerous bank robberies took place in Sydney, the criminals not being de- tected. lMS.Nothing known of Deeming. More robberies, burglaries, mysterious disappearances, and tra- gedies. 1886.—Sets up shop in a large way, perpetrates a fraudulent bankruptcy, ajtd absconds from Sydney. 1887.—Flies from Adelaide to Capetown after, it is stated, robbing two brothers whom he met of £ 60. 1888.—Nothing known of him. During this year seven of the VVhitechapel murders were perpetrated!. 1S89.—Poses in Durban as a mining engineer going to Johannesburg, and succeeds in obtaining £ 600 by fraud. June.—Has £3,500 advanced to him in Durban on bogus deeds, obtains S420 worth of jewellery and decamps. -About the same time two murders were com- mit.ted in the Transvaal, the murderer escaping. July 17.—The eighth Whitechapel murder. Sept. 10.—The ninth Whitechapel murder. Sept.—Turned up unexpectedly in Birkenhead, where his wife was living. Oct. 3.—Visits his wife's father at Porthgain, Pem- brokeshire, taking Mrs Deeming and three children. 5-.—Stays at the Queen's Hotel, Haverfordwest, displaying rings and nuggets of gold. Oct.-IS tracked by a private detective, who wants him for the Transvaal robberies, to Camberwell, then to Stockton-on-Tees, and back again to Lon- don. Nov.-Sails on the Jumna for Australia. Leaving the vessel at Port Said, he doubles on his pursuers and returns to Birkenhead. Dec.—Fourth child (Martha Lila) born. ALIAS HARRY LAWSON. 1890, Jan.—Leaves Birkenhead. Feb. 13.- The tenth Whitechapel murder. Feb. 18.—Puts in anappearancceat Beverley, and mM- ries Miss Matheson a fortnight afterwards. March IS.—Obt&ins jewellery by false pretences at Hull. March 16.—Sails from Southampton for South Ame- rica. April 7th.—Arrested at Monte Video. Oct., 16.-Tried at Hull Assizes, and sentenced to nine months' imprisonment. 1831, July 16.—Liberated from Hull GaoL Jnlyl9 —Miss Langley wa- murdered at Preston, near Hull, the murderer escaping. ALIAS ALBERT OLIVER WILLIAMS. July 21 —Makes his first appearance in Rainhii^ to inquire about Dinh&iH Vula, and up resi- dence at the Commercial Hotel. July 22.-Has tea at the hotel with a dark lady, who turns out to be his wife, Mrs Deeming, of Birken- head. July 23.—Lunches at the hotel with his wife. Is after. wards accompanied to Huyton by Miss Mather, and signs the agreement of tenancy. J^y 23.—The first barrel of cement supplied from St Helen's to Dinham:ViUa totheordorofMiss Mather. July 24.-He orders furniture from Messrs Bay and Miles. July M.—Furniture removed from Birkenhead to Rain- hill. July25.—Mrs Deeming and four children arrive at Dinham Villa. July 26-7 —The five-fold murder is committed. July 27.—Returns to the hotel. July 30.—Obtains two more barrels of cement. Aug. L-Third barrel delivered. Aug. 2.—Drives to Runcorn Bridge. Aug. 4.—Fourth barrel of cement delivered. Aug. 4.—The cementing is fiuishedt>y thp man Benson. Aug. 15.—Box, etc., sent to ot. Helen's. Aug. 17.-&x, etc., arrived a\Jfiymouth. Aug. 26.—" Williams gives the Kainhai banauet. Aug. 27.—Leaves Bainhill- Sept. 4.-Writes to Rainhill from South-place Hotel, Musbury. Sept. 14.—Writes to Mr James, his father-in-law. sayinz he will come shortly JJ n £ his wife, but not the children. He also asksi Mr James to send him his gold watch to Mrs Martna deeming, in order that he may get it repaired ana take it back ^th him to Porthgair on the 26tb. Sept. 22.—Marries Miss Bmuy Mather at BainhilL Oct. 6.—The picture J??8? is received at St Helen s. labelled "Williams, to be called for." 1^~SaUs to6, ^f/^J^adon to Australia. Nov. 27.-Miss Mather's last letter posted on the way out, at Colombo.. Dec. 15.—'• Williams"anahiswife arrive at Melbourne. Dec. 24.—Miss Mather murdered. urue* Dec. 28. Winiami, last letter to Mrs Mather at Rainhill. ALIAS BARON SWANSTON. 1892 January.—Applied f^ther wife in a Mel- bourne matrimonial agem-y. Kecognised inSvdney by a publican. „Pr?^S. fc?vaad is accepted by Miss RouncesveU, at Perth, Western Australia. Feb.—Wrote to Miss katheson, at Beverley, repeating TW a,? £ eriou8ly mfde S1! ofA she will reijomhim. March 8.—Arrested on the eve of bis marriage to Miss Rouncesvell. March 10.—News of the "P/oer i„ Windsor, Mel- bourne, and the fin^Hfcawns' wife buried in cement, cabled to kng'»"a atMj ingles insti- tuted.. March 13.—Supt. Keighly> obtains permis- sion to dig up the cement an Dinham Villa. March 16.—The five bodies unearthed. March 17.—A further search, The coroner. MrS. Bhz. house, views the bodies.. 8 March 1&— Post-mortem funeral of the remains, and opening of tneinques^ March 19.—Frederick JBadey Deeming, nKaa Lawson. Williams, Swaiwton, &C., at Perth with the murder of hi? Mather,, and «• aaatoi,

SOUTH WALES NEWS. '1>0 „ CARDIFF. POST OFFICK NOTICE.—Commencing on Mon- day next, the 23th inst., a new mail will be received at Cardiff from Milford Haven at 3.30 p.m., and correspondence, ctc., received by it will fall into the 4.0 p.m. Cardiff town delivery, and also connect with despatches to Penarth, Barry Dock, Maesycwininer, Caerphilly, Raym- ney, New Tredegar and Llanishen, and be delivisrad the sama evening. FATALITY AT THE DOWLAIS WORKS.— On Monday while Morgan Jones, a youth in the employ of the Dowlais Iron Co., was engaged in oiling some machinery at their works on the Cardiff Moors, the engines were suddehlj started, and he was severely crushed. Jones was at once conveyed to the Infirmary and there at- tended by Dr Morland, the house surgeon, who wo- nounced the case to be hopeless, as "not only was one of the poor fellow's legs crushed, but he had sustained other and intema njuries He died half an hour after admission. SCALDING FATALITY.—At the Cardiff Infirmary on Tuesday, Mr E. B. Reece held an inquest relative to the death of Julia Ann Curtis. infant daughter of Edward Curtis, a labourer, living in Rowland-street, Cardiff, who died early on Tues- day morningfrom the effects of scalds received on Friday. While the family werfc at dinner, the mother accidentally upset a saucepan containing pea-soup over the deceased. She was at once re- moved to the Infirmary. From the first the case was regarded as hopeless. A verdict of Acci- dental death was returned. SWANSEA. TUB GUARDIANS AND ENGLISH SUNDAY CLOSING.—At the weekly meeting of the Swansea Board of Guardians the question of signing a petition in favour of Sunday closing in England was raised. Messrs P. Rogers and J. Lewis thought the guardians should not inter- fere, but Alderman Chapman urged that as the Act was an untold blessing in Wales they should aid their brethren in England in obtaining a like boon. Mr Thomas Jones moved and Alderman Chapman seconded, that the petition be signed, and Messrs E. Roberts and S. Arthiir supported. The Chairman (Mr E. R. Daniel) said a wonderful change had come over the district where he lived since the passing of the Welsh Act. He said this as an employer of 1,500 men, who, smce the public-houses had been closed on Sundays, had been able to save the money they formerly spent on Sunday, with the result that in many instances they had become owners of their own houses. The resolution was carried unanimously. DEATH OF AN OLD INHABITANT.—The death is announced of Mr William Dyer, at the age of 74. He was a retired builder, and is said to be the oldest district officer of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows. CLASE PROPLE AND THE BOROUGH RATES.—At a vestry meeting held at Morriston, under the presidency of Mr W. Evans, a precept from the Swansea Council for j6704 12s 5d was considered, this being the proportion due from that part of the hamlet of Clase within the borough in respect of a rate levied to cover the deficiency caused by the abolition of the bridge tolls and town dues. Strong protests were made against the demand, but the Local Government Board having written in favour of the demand it was seen nothing could be done but pay. DEATH OF OLD INHABITANTS.—The deaths are announced of Mr Thomas William Richmond, of the Mayals, at the age of 77, and Mr Peter Hol- way, of St Helen's-road, at the age of 65. The former for many years carried on business as a draper in Wind-street, and the latter was a well. known contractor. A SWANSEA ARTIST AND MR GLADSTONE.—Mr T. Prothero, a native of Swansea, and now resid- ing at Bristol, who is a very promising artist, has had the honour of a sitting from Mr Gladstone, the right bon. gentleman placing himself at Mr Prothero's disposal for two and a half hours oil- day last week. THE RHONDDA AND SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY BILL.—The Swansea and District Grocers' and Provision Dealers' Association has passed a resolution in favour of this Bill. LLANELLY. A SUITABLE GIFT.—The Rev Thomas James, Calvinistic minister at Hendre, Pontardnlais, has juet been made, through the kindness of his many friends, the recipient of a pony, trap, and har- ness. Mr Thomas has for some time been unable to get about on foot through the scattered district he serves; hence the characterof the presentation. THE FATAL ACCIDENT.—An inquest was held on Tuesday morning at the Bres Arms, before Dr J. D. Rowlands, respecting the death of the young stoker who was run over whilst shunting at the Copper Works on Monday. The evidence of the engine driver, John Jones, was to the effect that deceased got off the engine to turn the points, after which he placed his hand on the leading truck when shunting, and was evidently about climbing up when he fell underneath the truck, the wheels passing over his legs and arms. —A verdict of Accidental death was returned. ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT.—Another fatal accident occurred at the Copper Works, Llanelly, about seven o'clock on Monday morning, to a stoker and shunter on omof the .company's loco- motives, viz., John Dartlcl, a Single man, 26 years ot age, residing at It appears that whilst he was in the act of jumping on the engine his foot slipped and he fell between the locomotirB and the suQeeediag tri»ek, the wheels of which went over his legs and arms. The engine was instantly reversed, and upon examination the poor fellow was found to be dreadfully injured. Medical aid was sent for, and Dr Samuels gave instructions to convey the injured man to the hospital, but he expired near the Western Works. TSE HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL.—A special meeting cf the School Board was held on Monday morning, Mr J. S. Tregoning presiding, to con. sider the applications received for the post of head teacher to the Higher Grade Girls' School in succeasion to Miss Redmayno (resigned). Out of tw*nty-seven applicants the following ladies were selected to meet the Board next Saturday Miss Blundell, Worthing; Miss Alice Mary Le Fauvre, Cardiff Miss Ethel Rose Lush, Derby and Miss Louisa A. Vickoff, Manchester. NEWPORT. THE DOS NAIL WORKS.—The stock- OR the | manufactured article are accumulating at these works to such an extent that it b.LS been found necessary to put the employees on short time. This division affects those who have been em- ployed many years, and these fe31 the hardship of the case more than the younge? bands. QUICK DESPATCH.—The ss. Zonobia, one of Messrs Houlder Bros. and Co.'s Rmr Plata line, arrived at Newport on Saturday morwng at ten t'olock, was got under a tip in the Alexandra Dock at 12.15, and by eight o'clock in the even- ing had rfceeived 800 tons of coal for bunkering purpos-M, and was ready to proceed to sea. This despatch is said to beat record at Newport and elsewhere in the Channel. Trade at the docks has shown a strong revival during the past week. STREET ACCIDENT.—Henry Domayne, a child of seven years, was returning home from one of the Pillgwenlly schools, Newport, on Tuesday afternoon, when he was knocked down by a pass- ing vehicle and run over, sustaining a fracture of the left leg. The little sufferer was taken to the children's ward at the Infirmary. CARMARTHEN. MILITARY FUNERAL.—At St. David's Church- yard on Saturday the remains of Sergeant E. Davies, of the Carmarthen Artillery Volunteers, were interred with military honours. The band of the corps playod the "Dead March," and, in addition to the artillerymen, a detachment of Rifle Volunteers was present. MERTHYR. BOARD OP GUARDIANS.—The weekly meeting of the Board of Guardians was presided over on Saturday by Mr D. P. Davies, J.P., chairman.— The Clerk stated that the first call for the half year upon the total call of £16,400 would be as follows Aberdare, £3,116; Gellig&er, JB1,589 Mertbyr, £3,325; Penderyn, £ 1,391; Rbigos, £116; Vaynor, £115; total, £8,200. He pro- posed that the call should be made payable on the 2nd April.—This was agreed to.—Rev Alderman Aaron Davies gave notice of motion in favour of a petition supporting the proposed Parliamentary measure for the stoppage of the sale in England of intoxicating liquors on Sun- pyas. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.—Jeremiah Edwards, Aberdare, a traveller, was charged at the Merthyr police-court on Saturday with embezzling the sum of £1 Is, th* moneys of his employer, Mr Howard Chenhalls, furniture dealer, Swansea. Inspector Jennings, Aberdare, arrested prisoner at his house on the previous night, and in answer to the charge, the accused said he had been work- ing for the prosecutor about three years, and paid the firm over £ 500, and be had no intention of embezzling the money.—He was remanded until Monday. LICENSING OFFKNCK.—W. Simmons, Balance Inn, Caepentwyll, summoned for keeping his house open for the sale of beer at 12.30 o'clock on Saturday night, the 12th inst., was fined 40s and costs by the Mertbyr magistrates on Saturday. The licence was not endorsed. RAILWAY ACCIDENT.—On Monday afternoon i the Brecon and Merthyr Railway engine which Was despatched from Pontsticill to Merthyr to take out the 2.37 tram ran off tht metals at Rbydycar. The line at that point is a single on«^ and in consequence of th" mishap the through traffic was blocked until the evening. Mr A. Henshaw, the general manager, Newport, duly arrived upon tho scene, as well as other officials, and, pending tho replacing upon the line of the overturned locomotive, arrangements were made for the transference of passengers to trÛDswbich wore kept in waiting on «ithersids of the derated metals. MERTHYB AND DOWLAIS STEAM LAUNDRY.—- On Monday the new Merthyr and Dowlais Steam Laundry Company opened the premises which they have just erected for the reception of work. The appliances ha*e been furnished by Messrs Bradford and Co., Salford. The formal opening of the laundry has not yet been fixed. CREDITORS' MEKTINO.—A meeting of the creditors of Daniel Christmas Davies, Jnbilet Grocery Stores, Dowlais, was held on Monday, at the office of Mr W. L. Daniel, Official Receiver. The gross liabilities were stated to amount to JS418 9s lOd net available assets for distribu- tion. £)28 109 Id; deficiency explained, £ 274 Ss5d. PONTYPRIDD. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION.—A general meet* ing of the members of this association was held on Tuesday evening at Coombes' Restau- rant, under the presidency of Mr S. Shipton. The meeting bad been called to consider the approaching election of overseers, Mid a list of gentlemen suggested by the committee as being fit and proper to be nominated at the forth. ooming vestries was read by the secretary (Mr F. J. Harries). Eventually the list was adopted as follows :—Llanwonno, Messrs W. Williams, Axnott, Gsoixa Williams, ,apd tto -Vicar of Pontypridd Alderman GwiJym Jones, Ynysy. bwl; Mr David Powell, hay merchant, Porth Mr Llewellyn Harries, grocer, Ynysybwl; and Mr John Preece, ironmonger, Porth. Eglwy- silan: Mr Watkin Williams, Pontv- pndd; Mr David Ellis, Cilfynydd Mr W. Evans, Caerphilly; Mr John Morgan, Caerphilly; Mr David Edmunds, and Mr Edward Thomas, Aberdare; and Mr Henry Wiltshire. Llantwit Vardre: Mr J. W. John, Court House-street; Mr James Roberts, Tre- forest Mr F.Judd, Treforest Mr Williams, Tydraw; Mr L. Williams, schoolmaster, Llantwit; and Mr H. Brydgas-Barrett. It was resolved that steps be taken to have these gentle- men nominated at the respective vestries about to be held. GLAMORGAN MISSIONS TO THE DEAF AND DUMB. The annual meeting of the Glamorgan Missions to the Deaf and Dumb (Rev E. Row- land, missionary) was held vn Monday evening, at the Town-hall, Pontypridd, under the pre- sidency of Major Grovor. There was a fair attendance, these on the platform being the Rev E. E. Probert (hon. secretary), Mr Gordon Lenox (treasurer), Mr W. Jones-Powell, Mr George Evans, Rev E. Rowland, and others. There were also present about 28 mutes from various parts of the district, who were addressed in the sign language by the missionary. Reports1 were read by the secretary and treasurer, which proved to be of a very gratifying character. Addresses were delivered by the gentlemen named and by the Rev W. L M:.irns, wb., handed over the sum of £2178 3d collected a few minutes previously at thl'1 annual dinner of the Liberal Club. Songs were rendered by Madame Williams- Penn, R.A.M.. who was accompanied by Miss Caledfryn, R.A.M. Pianoforte solos were played by Mrs Lenox and Miss Beech, a deaf lady. At the close, a substantial collection was made in aid of the funds. BRIDGEND. RURAL SANITARY ADTHORITT.—A meeting of this Authority was held on Saturday at the Workhouse, the Rav F. W. Edmondes in the chair —The question of a water supply for the parish of St. Bride's Major was referred back to the Vestry, thsre being a difference of opinion as to incurring the cost.—The question of ths Aber. kenfig flooding was again brought forward, Mr Jones, the occupier of certain fields, writmsr to express his willingness that pipes should be laid through a portion of his land if the Authority would bear the cost, -and give a shilling a year as acknowledgment. — Several motions weM put iwfore the meeting, the one adopted b?ing that the ordinary flow of water should be allowed to take its course into the village sewers and the overflow to be conveyed through Mr Jones's field by an aperture in the hedge, with masonry pro- tection. This will have to be submitted for the occupier's approval. ASSAULT.—At the Police-court on Saturday— before Mr R. W. Llewellyn (chairman), Colonel Franklen, and Mr R. L. Knight—two men, named David Thomas and Lewis Rees, Cefn Cribbwr, colliers, were charged with assaulting John Francis, of Bridgend, fruiterer, at Lalebton Fair. There was a further charge against them of stealing two oranges from the stall of Francis. The case bad been set down for the previous week, but the complainant compromised the matter with the defendants. The magistrates, however, ordered the police to carry on the case. Thomas was fined £2 for the assault and Ress J31, the charge of theft being dismissed. SERIOUS CHARGE.—John Williams, of Neath- road, Maesteg, was takon before Mr E. Price, at the Magistrates' Clerk's Office on Wednesday, charged with criminally assaultiug Mary Ann J ones, a married woman. After hearing evidence the accused was remanded until Saturday, in custody. ABERDARE. RAernG IN THE STREET.—At the Aberdare police-court on Monday, Thomas Watkins was fined 15s and costs for furiously driving in Cardiff-road, Aberaman. He was seen by P.C. Gamblyn driving a cab and racing with two drivers of a brake. FLOWER AND POULTRY SHOW.—A deputation, consisting of Messrs D. Tudor Williams (hon. sec.), D. P. Davies, Churchill, T. Williams, and others, waited upon Mr James Lewis, J.P., of Plaesdraw, with a view to obtaining permission to bold their annual show, as usual, at Abernant Park. Mr Lewis expressed his pleasure in grant- iug the request. BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATION.—Tho publio ex- amination of Mr Rees Christmas, grocer and draper, Commercial-place, Aberdare, was hold on Monday. The debtor did not appear, and a warrant for his arrest was issued, and placed in the hands of the high bailiff for execution. NEATH. IMPUDENT THEFT.— At the Neath police-court on Monday, a girl named Sarah Hughes, the daughter of Rc.g Hughes. of Francis-row, Skewqn, was brought up in custody charged with stealing two pairs of trousers from Mr Nathan, pawnbroker, and a pair cf trousers tmd a shirt from Mrs Samuel, also a pawnbroker. It appears that on Tuesday last prisoner went into Mrs Samuel's shop and pledged some goods. When Ifc&ving she annexed a pair of trousers and a shirt, which she offered in pledge to Mr Nathan, but the latter rtfueed. Mr Nathan having gone into another room, prisoner uurloined two pairs of trousers a&d returned to Mjbs SaffltJHjFs, where she pledged theiH. Mr' Nathan, Visaing that way, noticed and identified the goods as his property. —After severely ths prisoner, th- fetnch fined her £ 2 and costs. ABERGAVENNY, A SERIOUS CHARGE. — At the Abergavenny police-court on Wednesday—before Colonel W. H. Wheeley and Major Carnegy-John Jones (17) and James Wedlock (18) were brought up in custody charged with aiding and abetting William Daniels, labourer, to commit a criminal assault upon Mary Ann Davies, aged 22. All the parties belong to Blaenavon, and the offence was alleged to have been committed on Sunday evening last on the road from Blaenavon to Pwllddu. Mr Iltyd Gardner appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Parry for the two younger prisoners, who, besides holping to hold the prosecutrix down while Daniels (who was also charged) committed the offence, attempted to repeat it. The prisoners reserved their defence, and were com- mitted to the next Monmouthshire assizes. NEW TREDEGAR. THE NEW COKE OVENS.—In commemoration cf the completion cf the erection of the first series of 50 of these ovens for the Powell Duffryn Steam Coal Company, a supper was given by the company to the employees, together with a number of the officials and ether friends. The ovens, which are situated seme short distance below Elliot Pit, and connected to the Rhymney Railway by a siding from Brithdir Station, form part of the elaborate scheme for the further development of the coalfield of that district, the output of which, it is asserted, in the course of a f. years will equal that of the Rhondda supply. After the supper Mr J. M. Grer'nhow, Mountain Ash, the chief mechanic of the Powell Duffryn Company, was voted to the chair, and was assisted by MrN. Phillips, C.C.. the manager of the New Tredegar and Elliot Pit Collieries. In response to the toast of "Success to th. Powell Duffryn Company," coupled with the names of Messrs E. M. Hann, N. Phillips, and others, admirable addresses were delivered on the prospective prosperity of the district. MOUNTAIN ASH. ANNUAL MEETING OP THE ODDFELLOWS.—The above meeting was held on Monday, Brother E. Shaw,Gladys,occupying the chair, and Brother D. Johnson the vioe-chair. Brothers L. U. Williams, Cambrian Lamp Factory, and Lewis Jones, chairman of the Aberdare Co-operative Society, were elected delegates to the A.M.C. TYLORSTOWN. WESLEY AN METHODISM. — On Sunday and Monday the Welsh Wesleyans held preaching services to celebrate the opening of Monah, their new chapel at Tylorstown, erected at a cost of £800. Eloquent sermons were delivered by the Revs John Griffiths, Aberdare; Thos. Morgan, Mertbyr; and R. Lewis, Ferndale. BRITHDIR. XIECHABITISM. — On Monday night a new Rechabite tent for the juvenile section wasopened at this place, bearing the name of Charles Garrett," when 22 members were initiated into the order, Bro. J. Swarbrick, Tredegar, acting as installation officer. The Methodist schoolroom, in which the new tent will hold its meetings, was crowded with parents and others interested in the movement. The Pontlottyn Rechabite Band rendered good service on the occasion. PONTLOTTYN. SUDDRN DEATH. — At Troedrhiwfuwch on Tuesday morning, a young married woman, named Fanny Prosser, died very suddenly., in an office at the back of her home. BLAENAVON. FUNERAL OF Mn J. WOBTON.—The remains of Mr Worton, general manager of the Blaenavon Iron and Steel Works, were interred on Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter's Churchyard. The funeral started from the residence of the deceased in the following order :—Clergy, doctors, representa- tives of the Local Board, fire brigade, church- wardens, representatives cf workmen and agents, family, and friends. The funeral was witnessed by a large concourse of people at the church ap- proaches, the works being practically idle during the time of interment, and the principal business bouses closed. The service at the church was choral, the officiating clergy being tho Revs J. L. Clougher (vicar) and D. T. Davies (curate). The coffin was covered with a number of exquisite wreaths, the gifts of the members of the family and several sympathetic friends. The deceased died at the age of 56, and leaves a widow and twelve children to mourn their loss. BLACKWOOD. POLITICAL MEETING.—Mr W. H. Meredvth, the selected Conservative candidate for West Monmouthshire, addressed a meeting of electors at tha Drill-hall, on Monday night. The chair was taken by Capt E. D. Williams, of Maesur- ddid, and on the platform weru Mr J. A. Shepard, Tredegar, and Mr Brewer. At the close of the meeting several severe questions were placed before the speaker by Liberals who were present, and thecrawd dispersed with some hearty cheers for Mr Warmington and the Grand Old Man. RHYMNEY. MARRIAGE. —On Tuesday evening, at Jerusalem Baptist Chapel, by the Rev J. Owen, was solem- nised the marriage of Mr J. Manstll. Morgan, Hafod, and Maria Louisa, youngest daughter of Mr John Jones. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a rich dress of blue corded silk. trimmed with gold. The bridesmaids were Miss Maggie Jones (sister of the bride), Miss Esther Evans (niece of the bride), Miss Jones (Whitchurch, Cardiff), and Miss S. Jones (Sir- hoyrjh who were aHired in fa\nj ..costumes, with hats to match. After breakfast the happy pair left f jr London. ABERCARN. LOCAL BOARD.—An official intimation has just been received by the authorities here that th-j Local Government Board have confirmed the order of th* Monmouthshire County Council con- stituting the populous portion of th* parish of Mynydiislwyn a L ioal Board district. Tho first election for the new Board will be held n:xt month. ————— MILFORD. A Ere CATCH OF FISH.—The steam trawler Admiral, Captain H. Dovs-, belonging to the Milford :a.v.:n Fishing Company, Limited, has just landed the largest catch of prim*- fish known here, having over 3,1001bs of solss alone. LLANFIHANG EL YSTRAD. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—There were fourteen persons nominated for the seven soats on t'n;? Llonfahangel Ystrad School Board. On Friday a conference of the candidates and their friends was held at Felinfach Beard Schoolroom, whr-n, by a process of selecting agreed upon, seven names Wfrc eliminated, thus avoiding a contest. The nww Board will therefore consist of the following persons:—D. Evans, Pantrhewfach J. Jones, Cwmere (old members); and the following five new members :—D. Williams, Ffostown C. Evan Hughes, Nanthenroel C. David Hughes, Rhydyfyddr; V. John Owen, Pare; D. D. Jones, Lore. ABERSYCHAN. PRESENTATION.—A presentation has recently been made to Mr D. S. Thomas, the secretary of the Sunday School Union in this district. The presentation consisted of an oil painting of Mr Thomas. The meeting was presided over by Mr P. S. Jenkins, the President of the Union. The presentation was made by Mr John Thomas, the oldest superintendent. ABERCANAID. PRESENTATION TO Mn B. P. EVANS.—A few nights since, at the Abercanaid schoolroom, a large meeting of the inhabitants of Pentrebach and Abercanaid was held, for the purpose of giving some formal recognition of the apprecia- tion in which Mr B. P. Evans, formeily head- master for a number of years of the Abercanaid School, and who had lately b.-en appointed to tho charge of the Tre- harris Board Schools, was held by them. The chair was occupied by Mr T. S. Thomas, and warm eulogiums were passed by that gentleman and other speakers upon Mr Evans in respect of the faithful and able manner in which he had dis- charged his onerous duties, and his personal courtesy and zi-al. A handsome marble clock, subscribed for by the public, was then handed to Mr Evans by Miss Williams (schoolmistress). The recipient acknowledged in feeling terms the compliment which had been paid him. PONTYPOOL. AN ARTFUL DODGER.—At the Pontypool police- court on Saturday (before Col. Byrde and other magistrates), David Evans, a native of the town, and an old offender, was charged with stealing a pair of trousers, the property of John Gunter, Panteg. Prisoner pleaded that he had bought the trousers, which were found in his possession, at Coedygric Workhouse. On being taken into custody it was found that he had managed to secrete in his wearine apparel no less a sum than £2 138 5d.—He was or^r-red to pay the cost of the prosecution (£1 Os 6d), and was sent to gaol for two months with hard labour. THE LATE MR J. WORTON, J.P.—On taking his seat at the Pontypool police-court on Satui- day, the Chairman (Col. Byrde) referred in feel- ing terms to the loss the court and the district hai sustained by the death of Mr J. Worton, J.P., Blaenavon. TREORKY. SAD DEATH OF A CHILD.—On Wednesday morning a child named Harriet Jane Griffiths, two years of age, daughter of Walter Griffiths, 44, River-row, died from the effects of bums received on the preceding day. It is stated that the deceased fell against the kitchen fire while her mother was out. PEMBREY SCHOOL BOABD.—At *n adjourned meeting of th" above Board it was decided to divide the premium of 20 icuineas betvreen Mr Rowlands, Poncypridd, and Mr R. Williams, BurryPort, for the moat suitable plans for the new schools at Barry Port, provided they consented to the plans becoming the property of tho Board.—It was de- cided tu adopt the plans of Mr R. Williams. PEMBROKE. DEATH OT MR DATID OWEN.—Wc regret to record the death of Mr David Owen, th«5 actuary of the Pembroke Savings Bank. Mr Owen succeedcd his father in the office about five years ago. YNYSYBWL. DEAF AND DUMB MISSION.—On Sunday after- noon, at Jerusalem Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, the Pontypridd branch of the Deaf and Dumb Mission held a vary successful meeting under tha pr*eid«,ncy of Mr L. Gordon-Lenox, J.P., Pontypridd. The Rev E. Rowland, deaf and dumb minister, addressed the mutes in the sign language, Mr Harris, schoolmaster, reading the speech so tha congregation. The collection At th. close realised the sum of about JS5. CWMAVON. WORKMEN's GATHERING. —On Saturday evening. at the invitation of the company, the staff uf th. Rio Tinto Company, Limited, Cwmavr.n Copper Works, numbering about forty, were entertained to dinner at the Walnut Tree Hotel, Absravoa. The notable record of 500 tons of copper havirq been madu in one week, th- manager. Mr R. F. Macfarlan* ixerted himself on behalf of the staff with the abare result. The cloth having been removed a varied toast list,interspersed with song-s, recitations, &c., was gone through. During the proceedings Mr A. K. Barnett, assistant tech- nical manager. London (wht had just arrived from town) joined the company, and entertained them with addresses and readings.

SINGULAR DIVORCE CASE. In the Divorce Division on Wednesday—before Mr Justice Jeune — Frederick Podszus, residing at Rotherhithe, sued for a divorce from his wife on the ground of her alleged adultery with eight co-respondents, named Whibley. Hardwick, Verger, Burrows, Bojes, Brown, Westacott, and Dolman. The case was undefended. Mr Fillan, counsel for the petitioner, said that Mr Podszus was married to therespondent, Pauline Joublot, on the 11th February, 1889, and they had lived at 100, Union-road, Rotherhithe. The petitioner soon found this lady very flighty in her conduct, and in consequence numerous quarrels ensued. On the 7th of June following the re- spondent left her husband. His Lordship Does anyone appear for any of these parties? Mr Fillan: It appears not. His Lordship If nobody appears I think you had better select one of the co-respondents, It is no use going into the case against all of them. Mr Fillan said he proposed to do so. After the wife left her husband she took a tavern called the Eagle Tavern, and seemed to have lived there really the life of a loose woman. That was the reason there were so many co-respondents. She also went to another public- house at Cambridge, called The Ancient Druid, and there lived with the co-respondent Whibley. If he proved the case against Whibley that would be sufficient. The wife had filed an answer deny- ing the adultery only with Whibley. The only corespondent who filed an answer was Hardwick, who denied the adultery. The petitioner, Frederick Padszus, who spoke with a foreign accent, gave evidence as to the marriage and separation and as to the identifica- tion of his wife by the witnesses. Amelia Leach said that in 1889 she was in service at the Ancient Druid Tavern, Cam- bridge, and the respondent lived there with Mr Whibley. They passed as Mr <md Mrs Graham, and kept the public-house. Mrs Graham told her that Mr Graham's real name was Whibley. That was one day when he was summoned for assaulting her. Witness had identified the lady as the petitioner's wife. She remembered seeing Hardwick at the Old Bailey, and the respondent was there. His Lordship in what capacity was the re- spondent at the Old Bailey ? t Mr Fillan said he was charged with having written post-cards of a libellous character with regard to his wife. He •; pleaded justification, and was let off on his own recognisances. Albert Levett, a potman at the Ancient Druid, said that Whibley and the respondent lived together as man and wife. One day he-saw Mrs Podszus and Hardwick in a room at the back of the bar, apparently in the act of adultery. A solicitor, who had served Whibley with the papers in the divorce proceedings, stated that Whibley, on receiving them, said "It was quite true." His Lordship considered the adultery with Whib- ley proved, and granted the petitioner a decree nisi.

THE POLICE COURTS. .1-6- Negligent Colliers at Cwmbran. Chas. Howclls and Thomas Llewellin were charged at I'ontypool police-courc on Saturday, the former with having a pipe and matches in his possession whilst at work in the Upper Cwmbrar Colliery, the property of the Patent Nut and BoK Company, on the 8th March, and the latter witb boing asl:.p with a lighted lamp in his possessiot on t\<! 11th March,—Mr W. H. V. Bythwav ap- peared for the company. Locked lamps have only recently been adopted in the enlliery, Hcwells said he took the pipe and matches through an oversight. Llewellin also pleaded guilty. Defendants were fined 20s each, or 14 days' hard labour in default. Sheep Scab at Penhow. At Newport county police-court, on Saturday, Thomas Moxham, tenant ot Talgarth Farm, Pen how, was summoned for allowing a sheep affected with scab to strav.-P.C. Lewis said that in January last the defendant reported that sheep on tack from thfe Ebbw Vale Company were affected. A few days ago Mr Dutfield. of the Rock Farm, Penhow, found a sheep affected with scab in hi* fields. On the previous Sunday, he also found it amongst his sound ewes and lambs. --Inspector Williams said ho had examined the flock, num- bering 30, and never sawsheep in a worse state in his lifv- The particular sheei) had strayed half a milo. They belonged to the Welsh mountain breed, and, as defendant said, would jump a wall like a greyhound, It was all an accident, and due to his son taking the dog into the fields to get them together on the preceding day.—The Bench fined the defendant in the mitigated penalty of 5s. Alleged False Pretences at Cardiff. t At the Cardiff police-court, on Saturday—- before the Majror (Alderman Thomas Rees) and Mr Peter Price—Joseph Richards, aged 33, was charged with obtaining a cheque value 28 9s 6d, moneys belonging to Messrs Andrews and Baby, of Cardiff, by means of false pretences, on the 28th ult.—Detect! ve Roddy gave evidence that he received the prisoner into custody from the Newport police. Only sufficient evidence was taken to justify a remand until Wednesday next.—Mr Llewellyn Moore conducted the prose- cution. A Solicitor and the bench. At Aberdare Police-court on Tuesday—lief ore the Stipendiary and other magistrates—Mr T. Phillips applied that a warrant issued by that Court a fortnight ago, on the application of Mr J. Cufaude, to eject one Mr O'Reill from his house, be varied. The facts on which Mr Cufllude applied for the warrant were untrue, as they de- posed to the notice having terminated on the 22nd February, whereas, as a fact, they only terminated on ths 29th.-The Bench granted stay of the execution of the warrant, and said Mr Cufaude had obtained it through a misrepre- sentation. They Wvsre extremely sJrry to find any professional gentleman guilty ot such conduct Revolting Charge at Beaufort. At Tredegar police-court, on Tuesday, Charles Evans (34), a single man, and a labourer by occupation, was charged with having criminally assaulted Alice Morgan, a girl under 16 years of age, on the mountain be- tween Beaufort aud Ebbw Vale on the 6th of March. The girl, it transpired, is his niece. Mr T. J. Powell prosecuted, and Mr Simons, Merthyr, defended,—Prisoner was committed to stand his trial at the next Assixes, but was ad. mitted to bail. Row in a Cardiff Lodging-house. George Lucas, labourer (35), was charged before the Cardiff magistrates, on Monday, with having assaulted and wounded J. Impey, at 28, Ordell- street, on Saturday nigbt.-Impey, who appeared with his head and face swathed in linen bandages, said defendant and his wife lived in his (witness's) house. They had a quarrel cn Saturday night, and when he went to quiet them defendant struck him on the face with the poker, knocking him un. conscious. -Defendant asserted that prosecutor had been for weeks challenging him to fight.- The doctor who was called in stated that the wounds on the face and over the nose were deep and incised and required stitching. They must have been caused by some sharp instrument, not by a poker.—Defendant said nothing was used but a jug, and the prosecutor attempted to strike him with a poker.-The woman, who lives with defendant as his 'wife, blamed Impey for the whole row, and said she was perfectly "mortified" at his conduct.- Inspector Heyward said defendant often quar- relled with his wife, and had been convicted before.—Defendant Was fined 20s and costs, or a month's hard labour. Stealing to Appease Hunger. t At the Cardiff police-court, on Monday, e labourer named Cornelius Donovan (38) and hi? wife, Mary Ann (30), were charged — before Dr Paine and Mr R. Bird — with having stolen a watch and chain, a pair of trousers and vest, a flannelette petticoat, and two slrirts, vaJue j36 12s 6d, the property of Frederick Bridges, of 5, Hereford-street, on the 12th inst.—Mrs Bridges said the defendants stayed in her house some time, and when they left she missed the property mentioned.-Froro the evidence given it appeased that the defendant! pledged the watch and other articles with pawn- brokers in the town.—The female defendant was discharged, and Donovan, who said he and his children were starving from want of food when ha committed the offence, was sent to prison for oc. month with hard labour. Debating with Death at Newport. At the Newport police-court, on Monday, Peter Thorpe, fireman, Renfrew, came up on re- mand charged with filtering on Newport Bridge on Saturday night week for the purpose of com- mitting suicide. A police officer, going home, noticed prisoner leaning moodily over the balus- trading, and elicited from him subsequently that ho was waiting until all was quiet before bt jumped ov-r into the river. During the interval prisoner had been resting his sore head and drink-exhausted frame at the Workhouse, and appeared to be somewhat better.-The Head Constable banded a letter to the Mayor from thb Renfrew police to tho effect that prisoner had twice before attempted to commit suicide. — The magistrates asked prisoner if he would likeanotber fortnight's rest before ^oing to seek work (which he said he preferred to do), and he assented to another week's stay in the care of Mr Need ham, being told that at the end of the time the Head Constable would pay his fare to any port he wished to reach. With a Thank you, sir," and a relieved manner, prisoner disappeared from ken, but not to durance, the Master of the Workhouse premising him that he should not be put to work. Aggravated Assault at Merthyr. John M'Kay, labourer, was charged at Merthyr police-court on Wednesday—before Mr W. M. North, Alderman Thomas Williams, and Mr W. Smyth-with wounding Mary Ashman, 4, Crystal Palace-court, Penydarren.—Prosecutrix said ",hfl had lived with prisoner seven years. About 11 o'clock on Tuesday morning, he came home under the influence of drink, knocked her down, and kicked her in the eye and breast. She screamed Murder," and he kicked her again. Mrs Murphy came in and dragged her out of the house. Prisoner alleged that be sought to take the coal .u from prosecutrix, who used most abusive language towards him, and a struggle took place.-P.p. Perkins apprehended the prisoner, and noticed » blood stain upon the front of his right boot.— The magistrates dealt with the atse as one of aggravated assault, and sent prisoner to gaol for thres months with hard labour. Felony or Ignorance. At Cardiff police-court on Wednesday-befor8 Mr T. W. Lewis and Dr H. J. Paine— Ada Whitcombe, 25, was charged with stealing a. sovereign from the Mount Stuart Hotel, Docks, the property of William Thomas Evans, on the 22nd inst. Mr T. H. Belcher defended.—Pro- secutor, a marine engineer, living in Fitzhamon Embankment, said that on Tuesday afternoon while in the bar of the Mount Stuart Hotel he dropped two sovereigns. One he picked up, but could not find the other. Prisoner and a number of other people were in the room at the time, and they joined in the search. Witness then left the bar, and on returning in about 20 minutes' time he accused prisoner, who waa leaving the house, of having stolen his sovereign, in consequence of what was told him by Miss Bailey, one of the barmaids. Prisoner, refusing to give up the coin, was given into the custody ot P.C. H. Thomas, to whom, in reply to the formal, charge, she said, I didn't steal it; how could I steal it when I picked it up?" When searched at the Central Station the only money found wat Is 6d.—In cross-examination prosecutor stated that he did not say before he left the hotel that he had failed to find all the money he had dropped, and that when he asked her for the return ot hit sovereign she told him that she had no means ot knowing the coin was his, and that he would have to take proceedings against her. She walked over with him to see the policeman. —Miss Bailey, the, barmaid already mentioned, said that she heard prisoner tell prosecutor that the money had rolled in her direction. After Evans left the hoM) prisoner continued searching, and witness heard her companions talk about her luck in finding a, sovereign.—Mr Belcher argued that although finding did not constitute title, people who, like the prisoner, had another idea, wrongful, though it was legal, were not guilty of felonious intent in keeping found property.—The Stipendiary ruled otherwise, and the prisoner electing to be tried by a jury, she was committed to take htp trial at quarter-sessions, bail being allowed. The Coal Trimmer Loses his Watch. Janet Jones, arespectably-attired woman of a. was charged at Cardiff police-court on Wednesday with stealing a gold Geneva watch and chain, valued at £ 6, from the person of Thomas Williams, a coal-trimmer, on the 19th instant.— Prosecutor said he was drunk in Cowbridge-Toad n the 19th inst. He believed he there met prisoner and another woman. The next morning he missed his watch and chain.—By prisoner: He did not give his watch and chain to her, it stranger; be was not so drunk as to do that.- Evidence was then given by Messrs Cohen and Fligelstcne, pawnbrokers. with whom prisoner, under the name of Ann Jones, had pledged the articles.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and chose to be tried at Quarter Sessions, saying that she could produce witnesses who would prove that the watch and chain were forced upon her by the prosecutor.—Bail was allowed.