The Cardiff Times

"TO HELP AT THE PIGSTYE." f Sunday at an Aberaman Inn. At Aberdare Police Court Oil Tuesday Thos. Navies and George Hodges were summoned for being on the premises of the Albion Inn. Aber- iman, in contravention of the Sunday Closing Act, on Sunday, the 12th inst. Mr W. Thomas defended. P.S. D. O. Davies said ns he was passing along the street he saw the land- lady open the door and look around. When siic 'Saw him she rushed back, and tried to close the door, but he was too quick for her, and got in, and he found the defendants hiding up the stairs. The defence ^vas that the man Davies had slept there on F- turday night, and that. Hodges had come jn tho morning to help at the pigsty c. Ilr W. "homas (to the sergeant): Were you told „t> at ?—Sergeant Davies: No. Mr Thomas Did not the,landiord tell y iu so ? — Witness 11 No .Do-vies suggested to Hodges that he 'should' say so. (Ealighter.) Mr Thomas What do you mean ? Did Hodges tell you thate --Witness: No, but Davies did tell Hodges, Say something, man, say you have been to see the pigs or something." ( Roars of laughter.) Davies is apparently an older hand than Hodges. (Renewed laughter). Both the defendants were fined 10s each, and the land- lord of the house, Mr Roger Jones, was fined t3 and costs. t John Evans, John Henry Jones, and David v--illiam Davies were summoned for being on the premises of the New Inn, Rhigos, on Sunday. P.C. Lewis described the house on Sunday as being open, and some 30 cyclists were in it. They had mostly come from the Aberdare Valley, making the New Inn their destination, but the three defendants had slept the night before at ■Hirwain. These defendants were similarly fined, and the landlord, Alfred Cock, was fined C2 and costs, the Stipendiary adding that he thought this house ought to have a six days' licence. Henry Gardener, who did not appear, was summoned for being at the Black Horse Inn, near Hirwain, on Sunday, he not being a bona- fide traveller. P.O. Lewis said he visited the house, and was told by defendant that he had come from Mountain Ash defendant had also told the landlord the same story, but it tran- spired he Had only gone up from Aberdare. A fine of 20s and costs was imposed.

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FOU-ND ON LECKWITH COMMON. A man was found in an exhausted condition on Leckwith Common. Cardifh early on Tues- day morning, and as no information could be got from him a3 to his name and place of residence he was taken to the Canton Police Station, and later removed to the Workhouse. It appears the man's name is John Starr, a plasterer, of no fixed abode, but well known in Canton. When the police found him be was standing in the ditch, containing about nine inches of water, without clothes on.

HORSE SHOWS. Mountain Ash May Day Show and Parade The eighth annual show was held on Tuesday on the fountain. Ash New Recreation Grounds. The procession started from the Drill Hall, headed by the band of the 3rd V.B. Welsh, and proceeded to Pcnrhiwceibce via Miskin. Tho procession was a huge one when it started, and was considerably augmented by further contin- gents from I'enilnwceiber, Ynysvboeth, and Abercynon. The weather was rather unpropi- tious in the morning, but towards the afternoon improved. The president of the show is Lord Aberdare and the chairman of committee Major M. Morgan, J.P. Air D. W. Howell proved an abie secretary, and Mr T. Morris was the treasurer. The judges were j'.lI- J. Mitchell, Hereford: Mr R. W. Lowrie, Cardiff- ■ YeomanrN- ,And tilg-of-war. Major Morgan, Captain F. N. Gray, Lieutenant G. A. Evans. Timbering, Messrs T. Davies and T. Jones.

rviID-RHONDDA HORSE SHOW, Unqualified Success. The third annual horse show under the auspices of the Mid-Rhondda and District Chamber of Trade was held on Whit-Tuesday on the De Winton New Recreation Grounds, Tonypandy, which, through the courtesy of Mr W. W. Wood, C.E., Llwynypia, Lad been specially prepared for the occasion. An enor- mous crowd lined the enclosure. Tho morning was dull and threatening, but cleared up to- wards the afternoon. The officers c C, w r President, Mr Leonard Llewelyn, Clydach Vale judges, Messrs B. 13. CarnJey, Alfotd, Lincolnshire, T. James, Beneath; T. J. Matliias, Cardigan T. Bowen Davies, Yelvertoft, Rugby J. Edwards, Pembridge, Hereford H. Yorath, Talybont-on-Usk Dr. E. N. Davies, J.P., Messrs T. P. Jenkins, J.P., J. Williams, D.C., J. D. Williams, D.C J. Gilmour, Dr. W. \V. David. Sheeiag-S. Campbell Hill, M.R.C.V.S.. Llanelly. Splicing —John Williams, Blaina Gomer Evans, M.E., Gilfach Goch. Ambulance—Dr. D. Naunton Morgan, Gilfach Goch Dr. Thomas, Fern- dale. Veterinary surgeons, ?dessrs A. C. Stewart, Ca,rdiff; and D. Ferudale. At the luncheon Mr K. B. Carnley, in re- sponding to the toast of the judges, declared that each time he had visited South Wales he had found the merits of all the classes distinctly increased. It was believed by many that the hackney was being superseded by the motor, but they in the North of Kngland and in Lin- colnshire knew that the hackney was never better thought of inside or outside this country than now. There never was a better demand for the high-class hackney. Mr Dd. Thomas, J.P., Ferndale, proposed the toast of the Mid- RhonddaHorseShow. He thought theshow was a great success, and should live long. Mr J. H. Thomas, hon. secretary, briefly responded. Dr. W. W. David proposed "The President," and Mr Llewelyn, in responding, declared that the success of the show was principally duo to the magnanimous action of Mr W. W. Hood in specially providing the ground at much expense for the Horse Show Committee. The Llwynypia Drum and Flute Band and the Tonypandy Hibernia Band provided musiial selections.

THE SUMMER ASSIZES. Official Dates. The London Gazette of Tuesday night contains the following :—Crown Office, Mav 16th.—Days and places appointed for holding the Summer Assizor. North and South Wales and Chester Circuit, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Mr Commissioner Shee, K.(J. Friday, May 24, at Newtown; Friday, May 24. at Haverfordwest; Monday, May 21, at Dolgelly Tuesday, May 28, at Lampeter Thursday, May 30, at ( a/- liarvon 1 nday May 31. at Carmarthen; Tuesday. June 4, at Beaum-tris Tuesday June 4, at Brecon; Thursday. June S ^t Ruthin; Friday, June 7, at Presteign Mon- d.-iv, June ]0, at Mold Tuesday, .luly'g at Chester: Tuesday, July 16, at Swansea- and Monday, June 24, at Monmouth.

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IRISH BILL REJECTED. Demand for Home Rule. The National Convention for the purpose of considering the Irish Council Bill opened in the Mansion House. Dublin, on Tuesday. Mr John Redmond, M.P., presiding. The halt was unable to accommodate the gathering. There was a large attendance of priests, and in the gallery were many ladies. The Chairman said that before opening the business of the convention a melancholy duty devolved upon him. There was not an lrjh. man whose heart did not go out in sympathy to Mr John Dillon in the affliction that had fallen on him, and that prevented his presence there that day. A vote of condolence was then passed to Mr Dillon, and a similar resolution was passed with the widow and children of Mr Davitt, express- ing the deep sorrow of Irishmen at the loss of one of the most successful vindicators of Irish rights. The Chairman appealed to the delegates to deal with any differences of opinion in a spirit of toleration and to preserve good order, as-it would be by their conduct that the fitness of the Irish people for self-government would be judged. -Numerous messages were read promising to support the decision of the convention and expressing confidence in the Irish Parlia- mentary party. Mr Redmond's Surprise. Mr Redmond, on rising to move the first resolution, was loudly cheered. The resolution rcad as follows That this convention, representative of Irish national opinion, emphatically pla-ces on record its profound conviction that nothing can satisfy the national aspirations of Ireland, or bring peace and contentment to our people, but a measure of self-govern- ment which will give to the Irish people complete control of their own domestic anairs. Thnt while we have never wavered in our belief that it was an impossibility to produce any logical or workable scheme for the ex- tension and envelopment of popular power and responsibility in Ireland short of the concession of Home Rule, at the same time, in accordance with the resolution of the National Directory of 5th February, 1907, and with public declarations made from time to time on our behalf, we have been willing to give fair consideration to any scheme pre- pared by British Ministers which in their opinion would be consistent with and lead up to the larger policy to which they were pledged. That having considered the Irish Council Bill introduced by the Government, we declare that it is utterly inadequate in its scope and unsatisfactory in its details, and should be rejected by the Irish nation and we regard the production of such a measure by a British Government pledged to Home Rule as confirmation of the position we have always taken up—that any attempt to settle the Irish problem by half-measures would be entirely unsuccessful, and we call upon the Irish party to oppose the Bill in the House of Commons", and to press upon the Govern- ment with all their strength and power to introduce a measure for the establishment of a native Parliament with a responsible Executive having power over all purely Irish affair?. And at this crisis in the fortune of Ireland we invite all the Nationalist forces of the country to unite in support of our repre- sentatives in Parliament so as to enable them to effectively press for a speedy and genuine settlement of the Irish question. While the Chairman was reading the resolu- tion there were frequent outbursts of cheering. Mr Redmond said that before he came to the reasons which had induced him to give to the convention the advice contained in the revolu- tion he wished to refer shortly to some preli- minary points. A suggestion had been made in quarters notoriously hostile to the Nationalist party that he and Mr Dillon and some others of the leaders of the party were in some way committed to the Bill and to the Government. There was not one shadow of foundation for c that statement. On the contrary, the framers of the Bill entirely refused the advice which lie gave them as to the only safe basis on which the constitution of this new body could be founded. They voted for the introduction and printing of the Bill because they desired to ful- fil the public pledge given to Ireland that the Bill would be submitted to a National Conven- tion. Then, again, it had been said he ought to have prevented the introduction of the Bill. It was questionable whether he had any such power, but if he had it and had. exercised it the critics of the Irish party would have declared that be stood between Ireland and som" great unknown boon. It had been said that the National party three years ago refused a better scheme which was offered by the Tory Govern- ment. Whatever the defects of the present Bill might be—and there were many—everyone knew that it wns a thousand times better—for it was a Council, three-fourths of which were elected by the people—than the scheme put forward by Lord Dun raven. The devolution scheme was not only a far worse one, but it wa« not refused by them, because it was never offered to them. It was a calumny of the worst, type to say that they rejected a better Bill offered to them by the Tories three years ago. THE DFNRAVEN SCHEME. The proposal of I^ord Duuraven had a considerable influence on the present situation. It was hailed with delight in certain Nationalist quarters in Ireland, and on that account the idea that Ireland would be willing to have the national question solved hv instalments got a lodgment in the minds of English Liberal politicians, and in consequence of that attitude English Liberals, who for the last 20 years were convinced that Home Rule was the ultimate settlement, were induced to pll lie y pledge themselves that they would at- tempt a settlementby the policy of instalments. As regards this Bill, the delegates were the masters. He would put his views before them, as was his right, but he would not seek to bring pressure on any man. He felt after the most anxious and mature deliberation that this scheme was unworkable. If it was unworkable then it must end in disaster and disgrace, and undoubtedly the failure would be used as an argument against the capacity of Irishmen for selt-government. A study of the printed Bill— and he had never had in bis possession a print of the full and final complete Bill until after it was introduced in the House of Commons—haJd confirmed every objection he had made to the scheme 011 the iirst night. He objected to the system of controlling departments by com- mittees, to the Lord Lieutenant's power of veto. and to the manner in which it was pro- posed to create an Education Department. The finance of the Bill was utterly inadequate, while the veto of the Lord Lieutenant reduced the Irish control over any department of Irish government to the level of an absolute farre. Under these circumstances he had come to the conclusion that it was his duty to advise the convention to reject the Bill. One matter that had been seriously occupying his atten- .7 tion was whether it would be safe 'or them to allow the discussion of the Bill to proceed in the hope of obtaining amendments on those points. (Cries of No.") On the vital point, the con- stitution of the body, no amendment was possible. Therefore the only settlement of the question so fa" as he was concerned, and the wisest thing under the circumstances for the convention to do. was to reject the Bill. As to the future, the Liberal party must once and for all drop the Roseberyite idea and comeback to the standard of Gladstone. There was no alliance between the Irish party and any English party that did not put full Home Rule in the forefront of their programme. The Irish party would go back to Parliament and press on the Government an immediate fulfilment of their pledge in regard to the reinstatement of the evicted tenants, the introduction of the University Bill, and an amended Land Act. Ireland was strong enough if she chose to compel a settlement of the great question. If Ireland were really united, government on any other basis would be impossible, He therefore appealed to them to show English statesmen that they were determined to achieve their rights. Priest's Speech Vetoed. Mr A. J. Kettle, M.P., seconded the resolu- tion. Rev. E. Father Humphreys, who supported the resolution, referred to the education clauses of the Bill- He was frequently interrupted with cries of The Bill is dead," Join the League." Time." A delegate rose and moved that Father Humphreys be no longer heard. This was seconded, but Father Humphreys proceeded to address the convention. The Chairman eventually ruled him out o order. Mr Devlin's Condemnation. Mr Joseph Devlin, M P., supported the motion, and deprecated the introduction into the deliberations of that sectarian spirit which was the curse, of the country. Mr Sloan had recently stated that he was as violently opposed to the nominated element in connection with the Bill as any Irish Nationalist, and surely it was their duty to join hands with honest democrats in the great task of national saJva- tion. He supported the resolution because he was opposed to Devolution, whether it came from Tories or Liberals. If they accepted the Bill subject to certain amendments the Liberals might take their acceptance as the high water mark of the Irish demand. If, on the other hand, they rejected it, the Liberals would be compelled to introduce a measure not limited by unconstitutional checks and insults to Irish democracy, but a Bill that would transfer the entire domestic conduct of Irish affairs to the people of this country, and saddle Ireland with a responsibility which no country in the world was ever more capable of discharging. A Voice from America, Mr John O'Callaghan, secretary of the United Irish League of America, said the deci- sion of the convention would be the decision of the Irish race in America. He did not come to volunteer an opinion :is to what their duty should be. The Irish in America, would now, as always, stand at tlit.- ir back and support t hem in any conflict they might enter on in the future now that the verdict on the Bill had been pronounced by Mr Redmond. He ex- pressed the views of the Irish organisation in America when he said that he felt all the more confident for the future because Ireland had been courageous enough to say that the day of doles had gone by. They in America would support them if Irish sentiment was driven to open and active hostility agairtst England and he English Government. They found Ireland a peaceful country for the past five years, and if on that account it was thought the national spirit was dead England was destined to a rude awakening. British statesmen who had not risen to their responsibility, and who had not carried out the pledges of their dead leader, had made the crisis with which they were brought face to face. Did they think that the task of Mr Brycc in America was going to he made any the more easy because his col- leagues had flung in the face of the Irish people the measure which was going to be rejected here to-day ? Was the alliance which England was so desirous of procuring with the United States made more certain because this little miserable measure was introduced lvllerc, a Bill of nnt ional proportions that would have satisfied the reasonable aspirntions at least of the Irish people should have been introduced ? Was it going to make American sentiment that was not Irish at all more friendly to the country that gave the Boers who fought them three years ago Home Rule complete and absolute, and that denied to this old nation that was at the height of its fame and power when Eng- land herself was steeped in darkness, and told them that Ireland was unworthy to manage her own affairs ? Mr T. B. FitzPatrick, treasurer United Irish League. America, and the Hon. Frank Connor. Australia, also spoke in support of the motion T.P.'s Opinion. Mr T. P. O'Connor, M.P., said they in Great Britain had come to the conclusion that the Bill would, if accepted, do more harm than good. If the Bill was a dead one the responsi- bility should be placed where it ought pro- perly to lie. It did not lie with the Irish Party and much less with the Irish people themselves. He rejoiced that Ireland now told all whom it might concern in Ireland and outside of Ireland, in Dublin Castle, and in Downing-street, that the Irish members truly represented Irish feel- ing when they warned the Government that Ireland would rise up and reject such a com- promise. If the Irish Party had come before the convention and tried to force the Bill down their throats the delegates might in loyalty to tne cnairman and to the movement have allowed their better judgment to be overcome. (Cries of Question.") Everybody knew that if they had done so they would have gone back with sore and sorry hearts and they wouid have been received by their own people with the same spirit, and if they had saved the Bill they would have destroyed the movement by de- f stroying the enthusiasm of the people. 'vou Carried Enthusiastically. Dr. Timmons, Boston Mr Peter Bradley. Newcastle, and other speakers having addressed the convention, The Chairman put the resolution to the meet- ing. It was carried with enthusiasm, the dele- n Lz gates rising to their feet and cheering loudly. The convention then proceeded to discuss the other matters on the agenda. Resolutions relative to the amendment of the Land Act of 1903. the reinstatement of the evicted tenants, the improvement of the Labourers' (Ireland) Act, 1906, and other questions were passed. On the motion of Mr T. Kettle, M.P., the following resolution was adopted :—" That we express pleasure at the fact that the Govern- ment have promised to deal immediately with the problem of University education in Ireland on lines acceptable to the people of this coun- try, and that we call upon the Government not to let the present Session pass without making a realty serious effort to realise the high hopes raised in the minus of the people by the declar- ations of the present and late Chief Secretaries that the present system of intermediate and primary education stands in need of serious and immediate amendment, and that we desire to urge on the Government in the strongest possible manner the necessity of bringing it into consonance with the wants of the people a.d the requirements of the country, and of extending to it more generous and just financial assistance than it has yet received." The business of the 1 onvention then closed. GOVERMENT'S ATTITUDE. Bill's Expected Withdrawal. The Central News "says the action of the National Convention in Dublin in rejecting the Irish Council Bill has created no surprise in political circles. Before Parliament adjourned for the Whitsuntide recces last week it was known that a large number of the Irish mem- bers were in favour of its rejection, and it was then apparent that Mr Redmond would be obliged to throw over the Bill or his position as leader of the party would be seriously affected, and the combined opposition of the Sinn Veid or extreme Nationalist Party and the clerical party, led by Mr Timothy Heaiy, is responsible for the rejection of the Bill. The Government caused it to be known after the chilly reception that was accorded the Bill on its introduction that they intended to persevere with it in spite of the opposition of the Nationalists. Now, however, that the Nationalists have formally decided to oppose the Bill it is anticipated that the Government will withdraw it. The Bill could not possibly pass the House of Commons without consider- able time being given up to it, and it is ex- pected that the Prime Minister will withdraw the Bill, and probably substitute for it the much shorter measure for an Irish University promised in the King's Speech. In this way the Premier would save the necessity of an autumn Session, and at the same time placate Nationalist opinion. Interviewed regarding the fate of the Bill. the Right Hon. Thomas Andrews, president of the Twister Liberal Unionist Association, stated that the Bill might now be regarded as dead. This wa.s the third failure of the Government, in regard to Irish affairs, and it ought to con- vince the present Ministry that the best way was to leave Ireland in peace to enjoy the benefits of the remedial measures passed by successive Unionist Governments.

CANAL MYSTERY. Sequel to Drinking Bout. A coroner's jury at Macclesfield on Tues day returned an open verdict in the case of a woman named Maria Bowns, whose body was taken from the canal on Sunday morning. Late on Saturday night a man named Thomas Eyres, aged 52, was rescued from the canal at the same spot at which the woman's body was recovered, and the evidence showed that the two had been drinking together in the evening. Eyres, who is in custody charged with causing the woman's death, stated at the inquest that he fell into the canal, but was totally ignorant of the manner in which deceased got into the water.

MR LLOYD GEORGE Inspecting German Canals. Hamburg, Tuesday.—Mr Lloyd George, Mr Hudson Kearley, and Mr Philipson, members of the Royal Canal Commission now studying Continental methods, arrived here last night, and were received at noon to-day by Herr Moenckeberg, the Burgomaster .-Reuter

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I A BEAR GARDEN. Aberystwyth Wrangling. A FOUR HOURS' TOURNAMENT. Aberystwyth Town Council spent Bank Holiday evening in the Council Chamber, where for four hours members wrangled and said bitter things of each other, and it was after 11 o'clock when the proceedings came to an end. ^Members complained of the action of the chairman of the Finance Committee, who had refused to brine before the committee a matter referred by the Council. Councillor Gibson said that there was dif- ferent treatment dealt out to holders of pro- perty uneer the Corporation, and he protested against it. Ccuncillor Hopkins Yes. it is all cut and- drifd at the private Cabinet meeting who is the .Prime Minister. The Mayor That is out of order. Councillor Hopkins (shouting) You sit down The Mayor (gesticulating) Send for the poiice Send for the police (Laughter.) Councillor Hopkins Yes, and take you to gaol (Laughter.) Several members were up at the same time, and there was much uproar. Councillor Williams (chairman of the com- mittee) complained that Councillor Morgan would not allow him to proceed. The Mayor: Now, then, Mr Williams is on his feet. Councillor Morgan He is always on his feet. Councillor Williams: Here I am quietly mov- ing the report. Councillor Gibson Oh, bless him. (Laugh- ter.) I ask if the minutes of th ommittee meeting as taken have not been t tered since they were taken. Some of the sentences printed were never used at the committee meeting. If we cannot depend upon our minutes we are done, aoomea, nntsnea west .nam Replying to a quest ion, the Borough Accoun- tant admitted that some of the words inserted were not written by him. Councillor Gibson That's it. These minutes are rotten. The whole thing is rotten from top to bottom. Councillor Hopkins And the Council is rotten. The Town Clerk said that the chairman of the committee was responsible for the insertion of the words compiained of, but that they did not a.lter the sense of the minute in any shape cr form. Councillor Williams failed to see why all t.hat feeling should be introduced, and proceeded with the report of the committee, which dealt with a site near Salem Chapel. Councillor W. Thomas said he was under the impression that they were to have a school- room erected. Councillor Hopkins No your monument. (R -)a-rs of laugbt cr.) Later Councillor Williams warned Councillor Hopkins that he might have an action. Councillor Gibson Tut, tut The Alavov was on his feet again. He had been up and down constantly endeavouring to keep order, and Councillor Hopkins now told him to s't down The Mayor You have no right to speak to me. The Town Clerk said the reference to the minutes being rotten was a reflection on him, and he felt it keenly. It was no laughing w-at ter. Members hastened to assure the town clerk thao t), ey meant no reflection on him, and then renewed the quarrel arao::gst themselves, Councillor Hopkins assurmg Councillor Wil- liams that the latter was a Russian. Alderman Jones and Councillor Williams were now at loggerheads, and the rest of the Council watched the conflict between two of the oldest members of the Council. Members were taking up the cudgels one after the other, and as soon as one set finished others at, another part of the room took up the thread of the argu- ment. The Mayor threatened to take action unless Councillor Morgan kept quiet. Councillor Morgan: You keep yourself in order. You have been too smart already. The Mayer I won't stand your conduct. I am nurprised at you. Councillor Williams: I have consulted several experts in reference to my action at the com- mittee in refusing to put the, matter to the vote. Councillor Morgan Oh, I thought you were the only one. (Laughter.) Councillor Gibson described Councillor Williams' action at the committee as che-eky and as impudence and arrogance of the first water. Councillor Williams You can be as offensive as VO1 like. The critical situation was reached when Alderman Jones brought before the Council bv way of resolution the matter which the chairman had declined to put before the com- mittee. Captain Doughton wanted to adjourn as it was late. Councillor Morgan That's toodleism. Captain Doughton (retorting) That's bom-, ba.stic ruffianism. Councillor Morgan Pity you haven't a poor cook, to wallop. Personal recriminations were flung across the table by members,who grew more h e-ited as the discussion drew to a close. At length the stamping of feet and uproar made it impossible to hear what was said. Councillor Morgan was heard to say that it was a, dirty, low-down business, and when Councillor W. Thomas and Councillor Wil- liams got up to speak the loud stamping of feet drowned all they said. Another attempt was made to adjourn the business, as it was now after 11 o'clock, but members would not have it, and at length a vote was taken, and the motion of Alderman Jones carried after one of the noisiest meetings on record.

Fire at Children's Home. EXCITING SCENE AT SIDCUP. Considerable damage was done by a fire which broke out in the early hours of Tues- day morning at the Children's Homes situated at Sidcup (as briefly reported yesterday). The homes, together with schools, stand in some 60 acres of ground, and they arc occupied hy 550 orphan children of varying age- sent from the Deptford and Greenwich arnw. In almost the centre of the grounds stands the administrative block, which was a gabled house of handsome exterior and noble proportions in fact it was erected with the intention of being the residence of the people to whom the estate originally belonged. The homes, schools, and other buildings stand at some distance from the spot. It was in the administrative block that the fire broke out. and to which fortunately it was confined. It was occupied by Mr H. Long- hurst, the steward and clerk of the homes, together with his wife, the storekeeper, clerk, and other oiffcials. At 6.50 Mr Longhurst was aroused by a maid servant, and an examination by him resulted in the discovery of fire beneath the flooring in the. vicinity of the hearthplace on the first floor. Further examination showed that the fire had extended to the other floors in the vicinity of the chimney, which ran from the top to the bottom of the house. Mr Long- hurst at once called the other inmates of the house, and blew a fire whistle. The call was taken up, and many of the boys, who are trained in the work of fire fighting, at once left their beds and ran to the house. Captain Dunn and the Laraonley local brigade also hurried to the spot, but the flames spread with great rapidity, and'the occupants were forced to leave with very few of their personal effects. News was at once sent to outlying brigades, and in response to the call steamers came from New Cross, Eltham. and Sidcup together with a motor engine from the new lire station at Lee. The efforts of the fire- men were only partially successful, the build- ing being completely gutted. By nine o'clock the blames had been ent irely extinguished, and investigation led to the supposition that the outbreak was due to a defective tiue. A report was circulated to the effect that the fire arose in the school buildings and that the 500 boys maintained excellent discipline, and marched out to the accompaniment of cheers from the spectators. This was entirely incorrect. The other buildings were in no way involved, and at no time was there a likelihood of any of the children being in danger. But it is worthy of comment that the youthful fire- men assisted ably in doing what they could to help. Mr Longhurst and the other people who were living in the house, 12 in all, were. accommo- dated in the house of Mr J. Steer, the head master. The house is an utter ruin. It had a beautiful oak staircase. and two of three of the rooms had painted ceilings, all of which arc spoiled. The firemen complain of the bad "lppiy of water, which considerably retarded their efforts. Engineer Watkin, of the local brigade, had a narrow escape. He was in one of the burning room?-when the supply of water for the hose he was carrying was cut off by the flames. His position was very da.ngerous. but he saved him- self by attaching the life-line with which he was proded to a piece of furniture, and then scrambled through one of the windows-and thus to the ground.

THE STRIKE ON THE RAND. A Half-hearted Affair." Johannesburg, Monday.—The miners' strike remains in the same state as when I tele- graphed a week ago—that is to say the move- ment is still without life. The bulk of strikers notoriously regret that they ever went out." and operations of the industry are practically unaffected. There have been two or three col- lisions between strikers and blacklegs," but since Mr De Villiers' announcement that the Government would rigorously prevent intimi- dation there has been considerable increase in the amount of police protection available, while the theory that Minister's sympathise with the strikers has gone by the board. The decision arrived at yesterday to pro- claim a general strike is unlikely to be very effective. The resolution, which was carefully worded in such a way as to exclude the Robin- son group, seems a complete proof that the movement has been engineered for political purposes, and is not based upon any real econo- mic grfe'vance. Times," per Press Associa- tion.

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SATU RDA v-N,.GHT CAROUSAL I Described at Cardiff Police Court. At Cardiff on Tuesdays before the S iipenuiarv) Patrick Linaha.n (25;, Cornelius Moore (23), and Dai Phillips (38) were brought up charged with feloniously stealing with violence £ i in silver, the property of John J udd, mason, of Cytarthfa-street, on the 19th inst. Judd had been sleeping at No. 17, Halkct-street, and on Sunday the three prisoners entered tho house. Linahan askfd him for 4s to get beer, and prosecut or gave him 4s 6r5. Later on jn the afternoon Linahan asked him how much he had on him, and Judd replied nothing, adding that if they attempted to rob him he would go to the uolice statiou. The trio t ben set about h.m and robt)edliimofict. All three prisoners struck him bio.vs about ihe body, and Moore uttered the threat, li youshom, I'll kill you." ) The prisoners cross-examined prosecutor. whose recollection oi the events oi Saturday night and Sunday were not very clear, and one of he questions put was how many flagons of beer were sent for. Prosecutor was noL very cert-Tin. but one of his v% c-sses-l,, Tonkin—called out Twe>ve, and was imme- diately removed from the court. Wt;en called to the witness-box Tonkin stated that Linahan was innocent, but she saw Moore and Pnilliiis going through Judd's pockets, one o[ them re- marking, Ila.ng him up now we've got him.' The prisoners did not strike I iic!d, but Phillips punched her. They then left the house before the police arrived. Phillips then asked Tonkin if she had any animosity against him, and she replied, \es, you hit me in the eye with a kettle labt Bti- nay." She remarked later when asked if that was not the reason why she now sv, ore he punched her, Serves you right. "Stand down," the Stipendiary, who thereupon discharged the prisoners.

STRUSGLE FOR A POKER. Swansea Husband and Wifs Case. At Swansea Police Court on Tuesday John Richard Coozc. platelayer, of Eonymaen-rond. was summoned for assaulting his wife. Com- plainant said her husband had struck her twice in the eye, nearly stunning her. In cross- CARminaition by Mr Thompson she admitted telling her husband he was a lazy fellow," and in denying this charge he said he was a better worker than anybody belonging to her. —Mr Thompson You got annoyed and gave him a box on the ear ? Yes, I takes my own part. —And having boxed his ears, did you then take up n poker ? Yes, I had to.—There was a bit of a struggle for the poker, and he managed to get it from you ? Yes, he managed for fear I would knock his brains out. (Laughter.)— How long was it before that you took a poker to him ? Whenever 11" keeps up a row. .('Renewed laughter.)—The Chairman: It's a r- "game of poker. Is it worth pursuing this? We think that after six years of matrimony they might come to trriiis.IrSail .J.P.. remarked that there would be fewer cases of that sort if the women took the poker up oftener.—The Chairman After that expression of opinion I expect we shall have more pokers in Swansea. (Laughter.)—Mr Thompson wished it to be understood that defendant denied having struck complainant. The eas" was adjourned for a fortnight to enable the parties to come to an understanding.

ATTACKED BY A BULL. Man Seriously Injured at Llandilo. Whilst a bull that had been purchased at the aucti311 mart, Llandilo Bridge, for Mr Faulkener, Bremenda, was being driven irom the mart to the town railway station on Tues- day, it suddenly turned on the man, Fred. Wilson, who wa.s in charge of it. The bull was ringed at the Dose and .ïL<on was leading it bv the stick attached to the ring. When near the Half Moon Hotel, Bridge-street., Wilson had to step into the gutter ar.d tripped. Before be could recover his equilibrium the animal butted him against the wall. He afterwards tell lull length, and whilst on the ground the animal gored him in his leg. just grazing the bone and tearing anvay the teudons and muscles. The injured man managed to cv.de the bull by struggling into the- Half Moon yard, and then collapsed. He was carried into the hotel. where he received every nttention. Drs. Phillips and Jone-i were soua in attend- ance upon him. The bull's born had entered outside the thig;i and penetrated through the muscles, in- flicting a wound IS inches long and 8 inches deep, aDd na,rrowly escaping the fcrmoral artcrv- The bull was secured and driven to the railway station without doing further mis- chief.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT BAGLAN Farm Baiiifr Cut to Pieces. On the main line of the Great V estern RajJ. way near Baglan, on luegdayi fternoon, -lonti Evans, aged 50 years, abiiliff on the Tyrscyrcb farm, Banian, in the occupation of Messrs Key Bros,, butchers, was driving cattle to the pastures after milking, and was crossing the railway, when the four o'clock express came dashing along towards Port Talbot. One of the cows stood in the four footway, and Evans was trying to drive her off when the express caught. the cow and knocked her against him. He fell under the engine and was dragged about twenty yards before the train pulled up. Evans was killed instantaneously, having received terrible injuries to his head. The cow was also killed outright. Evans, who was highly respected in the district, leaves a witinw- but no children.

DANGEROUS STEPS. Cardiff Woman's Headlong Fail. The cause of a headlong fall over a flight of steps, resulting in the death of Catherine Collins, 41, of 20, Havelock-street, was investi- gated by the Cardiff Coroner (Mr E. Bernard jReece) on Tuesday. Edward Collins, husband of the deceased, a labourer, said there were steps lending down from the back door of his house to the arden, and at one side of the steps was an area. On Monday afternoon witness was in tlie house, and heard his wife, who had gone toO the back. call out Oh. Ted Oh. Ted K unniag out he found her lying in the area. She had evidently fallen sideways from the top step, which wouid be about 8ft. from the ground. With assistance. he carried her into the house, and sent for a doctor. :Sl- c was not subject to fib, but she was not strong. Deceased had had a glass or two of beer that day, but she was not the worse for drink. li's Mary Jane Davies, who lives at No. 24, Havelock street, witnessed the accident. She was standing at her back door when she saw the deceased ascending the steps from the gar- den. When deceased reached the top step she toppled over sideways. Dr. J. J. Buist, who was called to see de- ceased, said she had a big wound on the back of her head, and was unconscious. She lingered until early this (Tuesday) morning, when she died without recovering consciousness In wit. ness's opinion there was a fracture of the base of the skull. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental desth," and expressed the opinion that the steps cught to be protected by a railing, as they were dangerous in their pre-ent state.

MONMOUTHSHIRE BAPTISTS. Loan Fund for Extension Work. The annual meetings of the Monmouthshire Baptist Association were held at Pisgah, Talywain, on Tuesday. Mr A. Jenkins, New- port. presided, and there were nearly .300 ministers and delegates in attendance. The treasurer (Mr C. Lewis, Blaina), submitted his report, which showed that the receipts on the general account were £ 137 2s 8d. and there was a balance in hand of £ 29 5s lid. The Rev. J. D, Thomas, Ma eh on. formerly of Wyoming, U.S.A., was received into the association. The application of the Aberbargoed English Baptist Church for admission into the ssociation was granted. Mrs W. T. Thomas, Aberbeeg, pre- sented a report on the work of the Zenana. Mission, stating that during the year £ 158 had been collected in Monmouthshire. Principal Edwards, C-,i-dif, said Monmouthshire had taken the lead in Wales in this matter, and he ww proud the association had adopted his daughter as their messenger. A resolution emphasising the demand for temperance L legislation was unanimously passed. The Pev. D. Lewis, as appointed chair. man for the ensuing year, ana Alderman £ ). Thomas, Aberbec-g, who has been a member of the association for 40 years, was elected to the vice-chair. Mr C. Lewis was re-clccted trea- surer. The secretary called attention to the need of a loan tund for church extension. He declared that in this county alone the debts on Baptist chapels reached nearly £ 40,000. It was dccided that a fund of £4.550 be raised with in the next three years, end committees for the different districts were appointed to carry the scheme through. There was a strong pronouncement at ths conference of the Monmouthshire Baptist Association on the work ol the Welsh Church Commission. Principal Edwards proposed a resolution expressi ve of the conference's dis- satisfaction with its proceedings, such as the sluali amount and partial nature of the evi- dence elicited, the irrelevant and often t,rivial" questions asked, unwarranted by the terms of reference, the undue preponderance of witnesses from one denomination, the refusal to admit historical evidence, which would ciearlv shm. the amount of v ritual provision made, &c. Wales harlsent its Commission of 34 members, and had presented a demand for Disestablish- ment unparalleled in the history of the country. Rev. JT. George (Mafror) seconded in strong terms, and the resolution was enthusiastically carried. Rev. T. G. James (Tydu) proposed A resolution re education to the effect that secular education controlled and supported by the State is the onlvtrue ana satisfactory solu- tion. Mr W. E. Robinson seconded, and it was carried neii con. A hearty resolution was also carried congratulating the South Wales Baptist College on having completed its century and commending the proposal to raise at least iE5,000 ns a centenary fund to the churches. Services were held on Tuesday evening at various places. an j on Wednesday throughout the day -at Pisgah and Noddfa, being in English in the former and in Welsh in the latter. The arrangements were excellent throughout, under the management of Rev. W. Maurice and a good band oi workers.

A GLANAMMAN CAT-ASTROPHE. Glanamman is the possessor of a cat with & history. Puss a few weeks ago became subdued ir manner »rd eccentric in behaviour, attracting the attertior of the household. "hen lying o- the mat or walking about, she would suddenly sneeze violently and give a short jump, the performance generally con- cluding with a chokinound. and a. violent. clawing at the right side of the face. Before long a swelling was noticed on the cat's neck, just behind the right jaw bone. This rapidly grew, and at last burst, matter being exuded. By constant clawing the cat nad rubbed off most of the fura-round the open wound, leaving the skin quite bare. A few days later some- thing was seen sticking out of the cat's neck. It proved to be a needle, and was drawn out with six or seven inches of thread attached- Puss looked very much surprised and greatly I relieved when the operation was over.

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