Evening Express

MEXICO AND THE STATES. A Central News telegram from New York on Monday morning says:—President Diaz has promised, if the Mexican Congress will give its assent, to pay a visit to Chicago on the 9th of October.

DIED IN THE GARDEN. KIDDERMINSTER CONSTABLE'S TRAGIC END AT CARDIFF. At Cardiff Town-hall on Monday morning, Mr. Llewellyn Rees (deputy coroner) held an inquiry into the death of Ernest Walker (29), which took place on Saturday morning, at 18, Llantrisant-street. Deceased was a member of the Kidderminster Palice Force, and had come to Cardiff to spend a holiday with his brother. Early on Saturday, while in the sitting-room with his brother and a young woman, deceased commenced bleeding from the nose and mouth. He went into the garden, where he laid down and expired almost immediately. They sent for a doctor, but when he arrived Walker was dead.—Dr. M'Cormick said that death was due to hemorrhage of the lungs.—A verdict was re- turned in accordance with the medical evi- lence.

THE OKOMAXTIC MAGIS- TRATE. A valet applied to Mr. Shiel, at Westmin- liter Police-court, for summonses for assault against two persons he named for striking him in Victoria-street, Westminster. Telling his story with some reticence, he said that he had kept an appointment with a young lady, when her father and a male friend ap- peared on the scene and gave him a good hiding. Mr. Shiel: What made them do that? I suppose you had been told not to meet the girl. Applicant: Yes, her father declines to let me have anything to do with her. Mr. Shiel: Exactly. And you persist in meet- ing her? Applicant: Certainly. We had arranged to elope and get married by special licence, (Laughter.) Mr. Shiel: Oh. indeed! You will certainly get no assistance here. You can stand down.

-6- BABY S "NICE HEAD." At an inquiry at Battersea concerning the death of an infant named Florence Gentle, daughter of parents living in Latchmere-road, Lavender-hill, the coroner elicited from Mrs. Hennell, a midwife, who attended the mother, that she was in the habit, by means of a little gentle pressure, of putting babies' heads into shape and making them "nice and round." She averred, however, that she did not do so in this case. The Coroner: In future you had better leave it to Nature. Pressing a child's head will bring on convulsions. Dr. F. C. Kempster said he was of opinion that some pressure had been applied to the deceased's head, but there was no proof of it. A great many midwives pressed children's heads into shape, thinking it did good, but it was a most dangerous thing to do. The verdict was in accordance with the medical evidence.

PROFESSIONAL PAWNERS. In connection with the case of Henry Evans, the "Kaiser's double," who is now awaiting trial at the sessions, some interesting informa- tion as to a new occupation has been given. A woman who pledged a large quantity of the goods states that she was paid four shillings a day for several months, and that two other persons were similarly engaged, to "work" the pawnbrokers' shops in different districts. To give the watches and other articles the ap- pearance of having been worn, they were rubbed over with mud and water, and the rings were rubbed on the inside. She pawned some hundreds of watches. Ac., and only in four cases was she asked for a receipt. The pawn-tickets were torn up as fast as the goods Were pledged. Professional pawning, she eaid, was 'a nice, easy job."

SAD FATALITY AT IFRA- COMBE. Late on Saturday night the five-year-old daughter of Mr. Bishop, of Oxford-grove, Hfra- combe, was in High-street when it was very crowded with visitors. The child endeavoured to cross the street, when it was run over by cab driven by a man named Davey. Two Wheels passed over the child, and. despite the attention of two doctors, the little one subse- Suently died. The child was f tching milk for Its grandmother at the time.

THE WELSH HARVEST. Harvest operations are now in progress Diroughout North Wales, and large numbers &f harvestmen have arrived from Ireland to help the Welsh farmers. The corn harvest is the heaviest of reoent years. The cereals generally are very fruitful, while root crops are exceptionally good, but the fruit harvest, especially stone-fruit, Is much below the average owing to the late frosts. The hay Crops have been abundant.

ACCIDENT TO A CRICKET TEAM. Shortly after leaving Anchterarder on Satur- lay, the Perthshire cricket team, while on their .y to the local club's field in a break, met JrIth an accident. The vehicle was overturned, Jnd all the occupants thrown over a hedge. Jeveral were badly injured and had to be re- floved. The match wae, consequently, aban- oned.

LLANELLY HOSPITAL FETE AND GALA. t The annual fete and gala organised by Mr. B Studt, the great public entertainer, with r. Fred L. Rees as secretary, will be held to- morrow (Tuesday), and Wednesday. Over 9200 "as netted by the hospital as the result of last dear's effort, and it is to be hoped that the Proceeds of this year's fete will prove even feore successful. Among the various attrac- tive features of each day's programme is the parachute descent by Professor Fleete.

THE LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS has been the subject of settlement by Act of Parlia- ment, but there is still some doubt and diffi. CUlty in the ad-ministration of the law. We are a.1I employers of the labour of our various Ol'gans. and are liable a-s such to be mulcted in ClJsts if they are injured. It does not require Act of Parliament to settle our responsi- bility or a judge to determine the amount. ^Uch. injuries fix their own costs and there is jjo court of appeal to which we can refer the M^cision. The best way to reduce our liability 18 to take HORLICK'8 MALTED MILK, more ^specially if we are putting any undue tax on he labour that we employ. It is like a relay of fresh men in the workshop. Don't wait till £ °u have incurred responsibility. Order Hor- Sck's Malted Milk at once of your chemist. fice Is. 6d., 2s 6d., and Its. A free sample, *ith explanatory matter, will be sent, on application, by Horlick A Co., 34, Farringdon- l had, London, E.(J.' J

RUMOURED REFUSAL OF BRITISH TERMS. FRESH. PROPOSALS ADVANCED. A Reuter's telegram from Cape Town on Monday says:—The news is confirmed that the reply of the Transvaal Government to Mr. Chamberlain's proposal for a joint inquiry has been received. It is believed the Trans- vaal Government has not assented to the pro- posal, but has advanced fresh proposals.

Yesterday's Telegrams. A Reuter's telegram from Cape Town on Sun- day stys,It is reported here that the reply of the Transvaal Government to the proposal for a joint inquiry into the effects of the new franchise law has been handed to Mr. Conyng- ham Greene, the British Agent. Conflicting accounts are current as to its nature, but as nothing is authoritatively known all comments must at present be received with caution. A Central News telegram from Johannesburg OR Saturday says:-It is stated in well- informed quarters that the Executive were on the point of returning a favourable reply to Mr. Chamberlain's invitation to a joint confe- rence on the bearings of the new franchise law, when news reached Pretoria of the action of Portugal at Delagoa Bay, presumably insti- gated by the Imperial Government. There- upon the reply was kept back for further con- sideration. The Press Association says:—In reference to the Pretoria telegram which stated that the Boer reply to Mr. Chamberlain's proposal for a joint inquiry would be delivered to the British Agent on Saturday or Monday, it is understood that up to this evening the reply had not reached London. It is assumed that the answer, when delivered to Mr. Conyngham Greene, would not he forwarded direct, but through the High Commissioner. At the Colonial Office on Sunday there were Sir E. Wingfield, Permanent Under-Secretary; Mr. Graham, Chief of the South Africa Depart- ment, and other officials were in attendance, but there is no exceptional significance attaching to this fact, since Sunday attendance at the Colonial Office has been the rule rather than the exception for many weeks. At the War Office, the Foreign Office, and other Government departments a normal Sunday was spent, and there was nowhere the slightest indication that a more acute stage of the crisis had been reached, or was regarded as imminent. IN THE EVENT OF WAR. A Central News telegram from Rome on Saturday says :-It is officially announced that, under an arrangement between the British and Italian Governments, in the event of war between Britain and the Transvaal British subjects shall be under the protection and jurisdiction of the Italian Consuls. RUMOURS OF AN ULTIMATUM. The "People" for Sunday states that it is informed exclusively, through a person hold- ing a high official position, that Sir Alfred Milner has cabled home to the British Govern- ment urging that he should receive their man- date, authorising him to insist upon the Boer Republic accepting the generous terms of settlement he had offered. Mr. Chamberlain has despatched through the High Commis- sioner to President Kruger an ultimatum based upon the terms already propounded. The Press Association. on inquiry at the Colonial Office on Saturday afternoon, was in- formed by one of the principal permanent officials that there was no truth in the report to the effect that Mr. Chamberlain had for- warded an ultimatum to President Kruger through Sir Alfred Milner, DEPARTURE OF SIR F. FORESTIER- WALKER. Lieutenant-general Sir F. Forestier-Walker, who has been appointed to succeed General Sir William Butler in the Cape command, left Waterloo on Saturday morning for Southamp- ton, en route to South Africa. He waa accom- panied to Waterloo by Mr. Fleetwood Wilson, assistant secretary at the War Office, with whom he was engaged in conversation up to the time the train started. Captain Hughes, of the South Wales Borderers, Sir Frederick's aide-de-camp, proceeded to Southampton by an earlier train. Several officers assembled at Waterloo to bid Sir Frederick good-bye, and as the train left the station hearty cheers were given, the distinguished soldier raising his hat in acknowledgment. One of the officers who saw General Walker off informed a representative of the Press Association that General Walker and General Butler were very old friends, and that it was quite true, as has been stated, that Sir William Butler re- signed his command voluntarily, and would, doubtless, be one of the first to welcome the appointment of so capable a successor. This officer also stated that General Walker's first intimation of his appointment was a telegram received on Monday, so that he had been greatly pressed for time in making his pre- parations. It was added that although it ap- peared to be assumed that the new comman- der at the Cape would have direct command of the fighting force in the event of hostilities with the Boers, the fact was otherwise. He would remain at the Cape, and would have the supreme direction, but some other general would command the actual fighting force, and the opinion of military men generally was that Sir Redvers Buller would certainly be the officer in question. Router's correspondent at Southampton tele- graphed on Saturday evening:—Lieutenant- general Sir F. Forestier-Walker. commanding at the Cape, sailed for South Africa at 4.30 this afternoon by the Castle mail steamer Norham Castle. He was accompanied by Captain Hughes, A.D.C. The mail steamer also took out the following officers: -Captain C. M. Ryan and Captain P. C. Scott, Army Service Corps; Captain M. J. M'Carthy and Lieutenant Doherty for Natal; and Captain Vanrenen. General Walker informed Renter's representative that another officer of his staff, Lieutenant Beale Browne, 9th Lancers, would follow him to South Africa with Lady Walker in a few weeks. Mr. Somerset R. French. Postmaster-General for Cape Colony, was also a passenger on the Norham Castle.

r ————————————— WAR PREPARATIONS* The Press Association Woolwich correspon- dent states that amongst the war stores sent to Natal from Woolwich on Saturday by the steamship Goth was a Maxim machine gun (.303) and carriage, with movable spare barrels. These will await the arrival at Durban of the 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment from Gib- raltar. Overtime is being worked in the Royal dockyard at Woolwich in the despatch of camp equipment for field service. The equipment consists of tents, tarpaulins, blankets (1,116 for each regiment of infantry), camp kettles (208 for each regiment), horse rugs, waterproof saddle covers, and picket pegs for securing the horses in their line, or camps. Several million tins of meat have been despatched for the use of the troops. It is said that 400,000 sovereigns, packed at the Bank of England, and sent to the Cape, will probably form a portion of the Treasury chest in the event of hostilities. The military chests will be conveyed in the armour- plated train, under proper escort, an officer of the Army Pay Department being in charge, and being responsible for the safety of the specie. Treasury chests will be established at the headquarters of the Army, and at inter- mediate stations on the line of communication, as may be considered necessary. The Press Association Devonport correspon- dent states that No. 20 Battery Field Artillery, which will return to Ipswich on Sunday, after a course of drill at Okehampton, is expecting orders to proceed to South Africa. The battery has been equipped with improved gun car- riages, and is fully prepared for active service. DESPATCH OF TROOPS FROM GIBRALTAR. The Press Association says:-The Union Com. pany's steamer Goth, which left Southampton on Saturday afternoon for South Africa, will call specially at Gibraltar to embark a thousand troops for Natal. The ship has been specially prepared for these troops. A Reuter's telegram from Gibraltar on Satur- day says:—General Sir Robert Biddulpli, Governor and Commander-in-chief of Gibraltar, to-day inspected the Manchester Regiment, under orders for South Africa, and wished them godspeed. His Excellency added that no one knew whether there would be fighting, but he expressed his confidence that, in any cir- cumstances, the regiment would worthily main- tain its reputation CAPE TOWN VOLUNTEERS OFF TO BULUWAYO. A Reuter's telegram from Cape Town on Friday says:-A detachment of Volunteers left here to-night for Buluwayo amid a scene of great enthusiasm. The Transvaal is still re- ceiving large consignments of gold coin con- siderably in euwø of Mrduoatf requirements. I

CAN ENGLAND AND AMERICA BE "CONNECTED.' INTERVIEW WITH MARCONI. Considerable interest is being taken in the forthcoming tests of wireless telegraphy at the meeting of the British Association at Dover. It will be remembered (says the "Daily Chronicle") that at the trials which were made from the Dover Town-hall last Wed- nesday the operators succeeded without diffi- culty in transmitting messages to the South Foreland Lighthouse and to the East Goodwin Lightship, a distance of five and seventeen miles respectively, notwithstanding that the current had to pass through many buildings, and at least four miles of intervening cliff. The cliff is about 400ft. above sea level, where- as the top of the pole at the Town-hall, Dover, is not much above 100ft. above sea level. The headquarters of the British Association are to be at the Town-hail, and it is here that the French and English scientific visitors are to have an opportunity of witnessing the marvels which this new telegraphy is capable of achieving. Senor Marconi has just returned from the naval manoeuvres and is on the eve of leaving this country for America, but before he goes he is anxious to superintend the necessary arrangements for the meeting of the British Association. The demonstrations will be left in charge of Professor Fleming, of Univer- sity College, London, who has shown great interest in the subject. Messages of congra- tulation wiU probably be exchanged between Dover and different parts of Europe. Mar- coni informed our correspondent, in an inter- view on Saturday, that the trials between Dover Town-hall and the lighthouse at St. Margaret's had been a complete success. Whether messages would be sent direct between the Town-hall and Boulogne would depend upon circumstances. The installa- tion at Wimereux, near Boulogne, is the pro- perty of the French Government. Certain alterations on the French side of the Channel would be necessary, and in order to make them the consent of the French Government would be necessary. As the French Society lor the Advancement of Science would be holding their annual conference at Boulogne at the same time as the British Association at Dover, and as both societies would be co-operating to- gether and exchanging courtesies, he thought there ought not to be any difficulty in obtain- ing the necessary consent. Otherwise messages will be sent across the Channe1 between Dover and Boulogne via the South Fuieland. Ou correspondent gathered that Marconi anticipates that the demonstrations at Dover will yield results which will excite the greatest scientific interest. Recently the inventor has been at work upon important points for the development of the system. In the interview on Saturday. Marconi referred to the demon- strations with wireless telegraphy made dur- ing the recent naval manoeuvres, which he per- scnally superintended. The results, he stated, had established the fact that even with the present installation at the South Foreland Lighthouse messages could be exchanged with a fleet, as far down Channel as Cherbourg, a distance of about 100 miles, and even farther. Marconi's ambition seems to be to establish communication between England and America. He is sailing for the latter country at the be- ginning of September. Referring to his visit he made a significant remark. Marconi had been speaking of the effect produced in the scientific world when he succeeded in trans- mitting messages across the English Channel for a distance of thirty and forty miles. "Do you think," he added, "that it will create much surprise if I succeed in sending a mes- sage between England and America?" Our cor- respondent replied that wireless telegraphy had created so many surprises since the short time it had been introduced to the public that it was difficult to speculate as to its limits. "It is a very long distance," replied Marconi, "and I don't say it will be done yet. but many things which seemed impossible have been accoirplished."

"TRUSTS" AND LABOUR, AMEBIC AN TRADES UNIONIST'S WARNING. Mr. Tom Tracey, of the American Cigar- Makers' Union, who has been delegated to attend the Trades Union Congress at Ply- mouth next month, spoke on Sunday morn- ing at a mass meeting of the Gasworkers' Union held at Canning Town. It was unnecessary, he said, to remark that the interests of Trades Unionism in England and in the United States were identical. They had the same, and in some respects greater, difficulties to confront in the States. Their territory was so large and their people so scattered, and many of them were different in character to the English artisans. There were many reasons why labour was not so well organised as in the Old Country. One of the great questions con- fronting them was that of the enonnous trusts, which were getting all the important industries into their hands, shutting up many workshops and factories, increasing the hours and reducing wlges all round. These were formidable combinations, and he warned the English Trades Unionist, that before long, when these moneyed men had done with ex- ploiting labour in the United States, they would transfer their attentions to this country and pursue the same unscrupulous tactics. Therefore, it was necessary that the Trades Unionists of both oountries should march shoulder to shoulder, and should strengthen their organisations by every means in their power, and that all working people in the world should unite under the banner of progress.

A MISSING DAUGHTER. A respectably-dressed working man asked the assistance of Mr. Bros and the press, at the North London Police-court on Saturday, in finding his daughter, Annie Elizabeth Ben- jamin, aged seventeen years, who left her home, 4, Victoria-grove West, South Hornsey, last Monday, and has not since been seen by any of her friends, so far as. he (applicant) could gather. Mr. Bros: Has she any love affair?—The Applicant: I think not. Mr. Bros: What is your theory for her going away?—The Applicant: The only thing I can think is that, being a widower, I constituted her the housekeeper, which position she did not seem to like, though I tried to make mat- ters as comfortable as possible for her. The missing girl is described as 5ft. in height, auburn hair, brown eyes, fresh complexion. She was dressed in blue serge skirt, striped blouse, brown coat with white pearl buttons, and white straw hat with black band, marked "H. M.S. Liberty." She also wore tan shoes.

A SEASIDE STORY. A woman coming from Greenwich has just had a curious adventure, writes a Clacton-on- Sea correspondent. She arrived by steamboat with a following of thirteen children of tender age, one a baby in arms, and proceeded to a cottage at St. Osyth, where she had engaged a coupie of rooms. The landlady, however, dismayed at the invasion, declined to allow the party to stay for more than one night. Next day the search for lodgings was carried on without sutccss, and about half-past eleven at nignt the homeless tribe, weary and disconso- late, sougnt, assistance at the police-station. Eventually they obtained an order for admis- sion to the workhouse at Tendring. ten miles off, thither they were conveyed at three o'clock in the moriiing. The master was considerably astonished, at the sight of his prospective tenants, and the guardians have refused to allow the cost of the vehicles requisitioned for the journey.

RELUCTANCE TO QUIT. A woman asked Mr. Dickinson, at the Thames Police-court, on Saturday, if he could not give her "more time than 24 hours." On his wor- ship asking her the meaning of such a request, she said that her landlord had told her to "cicar out" in that time. Mr. Dickinson: Why? Applicant: Only because the front of the house has fallen out. (Laughter). Mr. Dickinson: Then I should advise you to get out as quickly as you can. Applicant: But I don't want to move. Mr. Dickinson: Anything is better than stay- ing where you are. I suppose your hfe is worth something to you. Applicant left the court apparently very dissatisfied.

PREACHER SENT TO PRISON. At Leeds on Saturday Richard Cuthbert Johnson, egg merchant, of Holbeck, and a local preacher, was charged with working a pony while in an unfit state. The evidence showed that there were raw wounds An the animal's back, and a bad wound on th<4 under- side of the tail, while there were marks indi- eating the use of the whip.—Johnson, in de- j fence, said he had padded the saddle to keep it off the wound on the back, and he had not used the crupper band because of the sore under the tail. Prisoner, against whom there were three convictions for cruelty, was sent to gaol for fourteen days without the option of a fine.

When asking for Cocoa, insist on having CAD- BURY'S—sold only in Packets and Tin-as other Cocoas are often substituted for the sake nf avtra. tcra&t. US4Z5—1

CARDIFF, Alleged Theft of Negotiable Securities. On Monday, at Cardiff Police-court (before the stipendiary, Mr. T. W. Lewis) Christoper Harris, 50, and George Freith, 34, were charged with stealing two letters containing two nego- tiable securities, viz., bills of acceptances, one for £ 70, and one L-36 8s. 8s., and two invoices, the property of Thompson and Shackell. Limited, 74, Queen-street, on the 11th of August. They were further charged with attempting to obtain C70 by false pretences from Abraham Isaacs, on the 11th inst. The first witness was Edward Calder, a clerk in the employ of Thompson and Shackell, living at Llanishen. The witness said that on the 11th of August he enclosed the two bills produced in two envelopes, addressed to Boozey and Company, Regent-street, London, and the bill for 170 he despatched to James Wallis and Son, also of London. Miss Edith Jones, Alfred-street, an assistant to the firm, said it was part of her duty to superintend the sending out of letters. On the day in question the letters included the two and the firms mentioned, which she stamped and enclosed in a book, and then put them on a desk in the back office. George Thomas, errand boy in the same em- ploy, on the same day posted the letters, which he picked up off a piano in the back show room. Henry Edward Holloway Stan dish, secretary to Joseph Wallis and Son, Euston-road, proved that prisoners were not in any way connected with his firm, and also stated that the letter containing the 170 bill did not reach them on the 12th of August. Witness sent the bill on August 5 5for acceptance, and expected it I back about the 12th. It had not been endorsed by any duly authorisised person on behalf of the firm. Attempt to Cash the Bills. Abraham Isaacs, pawnbroker and bill dis- counter, 5, Park-street, Cardiff, deposed that on the evening of the 11th prisoners came to his office. Harris produced the bill for £ 70, drawn by Wallis and Son. It was not then endorsed. He also produced the £ 35 8s. 8d. bill, drawn by Bcozsy and Co., also not endorsed, and asked witness if he would dis- count the bill for £ 70. Seeing they were not endorsed, witness asked him how he got posses- sion of them. He (Harris) replied, "I do a big trade with the iirm and sell them a lot of pianos. I am also one of the firm of Joseph Wallis and Son. and I can sign and endorse H for them" Witness said it was rather late then, and promised to let him- know in the morning. witness's intention being to call in the meantime upon Messrs. Thompson and Shackell. The next morning (Saturday) Harris called again—this time alone. Witness told him he had not yet seen Thompson and Shackell, and at his (Harris's) request he re- turned him the bill and he never returned. Witness, in reply to Harris, said the latter had not the appearance of a man likely to have such documents in his possession. Harris looked sober, the other man did not. The latter said to Harris that he would have to give him a cc-uple of pounds out of it. Not What He Expected. William John Da vies, another clerk in the employ of Mss-r?. Thompson and Shackell, said that on Saturday, the 12th. Harris came into the back office and asked, "How much will ycu give me if I return a cheque you have lost?" He was not sure, however, that it was a cheque-it might have been a bill for between £ 30 and X70. He produced the £70 biil, which witness took po3s<iseion of, and asked him if he had another bill. He said, "Oh, yes, I have '.In" her bill-I had forgotten that," and then he handed in the other bill. Asked how he acquired pjssession of the bills, he said a Great Western carman, named Freith, 36, Theaiger-streat. saw some letters on the desk in the office and took three. On Saturday morn- mg this Great We.-tern man came and asked if I would discount the bills for him, but as soon a I saw them I knew they were worthless, and Lt(d Freith I would return them to the "boss." Prisoner asked how much he would have for returning the bills, and thought he was en- titled to at lea.,t half-a-soverei gn for his honesty. Witness gave him into custodv. and handed the bills to Detective Rankin. Harris when he called was under the influence of drink. Police Evidence. Detective-Sergeant Rankin repeated a con- versation he had in CardiffPrison with Frejth, who, being cautioned;, confessed. He said: "On Friday me and Harris wag going through the arcade when I picked up these papers. I said. 'I can't read; what is this?' Harris said, 'Thus means money to us. They belong to Thompson and Shackell, and are 40ilig up to London, and if I was up there I I could cash them myself.' The statement then went on to describe the visit that Abraham Isaacs, and the string of events and movements that followed. (Proceeding.)

CARDIFF SHIPOWNERS AND THE CIRCULAR. There were no fresh developments in connec- tion with the seamen's agitation at Cardiff on Monday morning. A representative of this paper called upon the secretary of the union, and was informed that no shipowner had up to the present acknowledged the receipt of the circular sent out The shipowners do not appear disposed to take any notice of the cir- cular at all. They say that they can get as many men as they want through the Shipping Federation, at the current rate of wages paid. With regard to the complaint of the men as to conditions of life and food, they say that the articles of the Board of Trade cover all this, and that they never get any complaints from their employees.

AUSTRALIANS V. MIDDLESEX. With the sun shining brightly and a pleasant breeze prevailing, pleasant conditions favoured the opening of the match between Middlesex and the Australians at Lord's on Monday. The Australians left out Worrall, Hill. and Johns. Darling won the toss, and at midday M'Leod and Trumble commenced batting against Trott and Hearne. M'Lecd was tremendously lucky at starting, snicking two fours just out of reach, and being missed by Hearne at extra. AUSTRALIANS.—First innings. M'Leod, not out 19 Trumble, c M'Gregor, b Trott 10 Noble, not out 3 Total (for one wicket) 32 YORKSHIRE V. KENT. In' delightful weather play in this return match commenced at Tonbridge on Monday, Yorkshire being represented by the same eleven that defeated Notts on Saturday, while Kent made two changes in the team that was beaten at Birmingham, Blythe (a colt) and T. N. Perkins taking the places of Humphreys and Patterson. Yorkshire won the toss, and made a most disastrous start against Bradley and Mason, Jackson being bowled by Mason's first ball. and Denton being caught at the wicket in the same over-two for one. Mitchell made some good hits, but lost Tunnieliffe at 18. YORKSHIRE.—First innings. Jackson, b Mason 1 Tunnicliffe. c Hearne, b Mason 0 Denton, c Huish, b Mason 0 Mitchell, not out 29 Wainwright, not out 2 Total (for three wickets) 32 GLOUCESTERSHIRE V. SURREY. SURREY.—First innings. Abel. c Jessop, b Paish 24 Brockwell, not out 47 Hayes not out 12 Extras 5 Total (for one wicket) 88 Canton Alexandra v. St. Anbyn's.—Played at Llandaff Fields on Saturday. Scores:—Canton Alexandra, 54; St. Aubyn's, 60.

THE PLAGUE SCARE. OPORTO TO BE ISOLATED. A Reuter's telegram from Madrid on Mon- day says:—It is announced from Lisbon that the sanitary board there has decided that Oporto shall be isolated by means of a sani- tary cordon. Vessels From Oporto Exppcted at Cardiff. The schooner Britannia, which left Oporto for Cardiff on August 11th with a cargo of paving stone, had no, up to Monday morning, appeared in the Channel. Her crew numbers five hands. A keen watch is maintained for this vessel, and also for a barque from the same port, which left on the 15th inst. It is expected than' an official visit of the Local Government Board inspector will be made on Wednesday morniiig.

VOYAGE OF A BOTTLE. While bathing on Saturday at New Quay, Cornwall, some lads found on the beach a large bottle containing this messageRoyal Geographical Society, Thursday, August 4, 1894.—West Indies. Deposited on above date as experiment. Finder will oblige by sending this addressed to Mr. H. M. Thornton, Coverlry- road, Ilford, Essex, England." This request has been complied with by the father of t>»i» boy who found the bottle. j

Serious Revolt of Anarchists. HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING IN THE STREETS. CHURCHES PILLAGED AND I PROFANED. RIOTERS ARMED WITH RE- VOLVERS AND HATCHETS. MANY POLICEMEN SHOT. 380 Persons Injured. 150 AltHKSTS. A Central News telegram from Paris on Sua- day evening says:—Very serious rioting took place this afternoon. It was evidently of an organised character, and was provoked and carried out by the Anarchist faction. About a thousand Anarchists assembled at midday in the Place de la Republique, and were addressed by Sebastian Faure and other stormy petrels. They then proceeded to the Place du Trone. and on the way found their progress barred by policemen and detectives. A general scrim- mage ensued, in the course of which a com- missary of police was badiy wounded, receiving two stabs from a knife. The police succeeded in arresting Sebastian Faure and two other ringleaders, who were borne triumphantly off to prison. Apparently, the police thought that this ended the matter, but while they were taking their prisoners the bulk of the rioters marched as far as the Rue St. Maur, and straightway stormed the Churches of St. Maur and St. Joseph. Both sacred edifices were thoroughly pillaged and shamefully desecrated. The scene re-called the worst days of the Com- mune. A pyre was built in the street and set on fire, and upon the flames were cast, amidst shouts of triumph and howls of derision, the high altars of the churches. The altar of the Blessed Virgin, several pulpits, and various pictures of saints, stations of the Cross, and other revered objects -all were first ruthlessly smashed into Pieces and thrown into the bonfire. Last of all the holy vessels, the host, and consecrated wafers were carried out of the desolated ¡ churches in mock procession, and with profane ceremony and lewd jests committed to the I flames. It was not until this sacrilegious work had been accomplished that the police arrived on the scene in force, and, being joined by the Republican Guard in considerable numbers, cleared the street and the immediate vicinity. Many arrests were made and hard knocks exchanged before the rioters were driven off. The news quickly reached the boulevards, and caused great excitement and apprehension. General Gallifet is at the Ministry of War, and all the troops of the Paris garrison are con- fined to barracks ready for any emergency. A Central News telegram from Paris on Sunday evening (later) says:-In addition to the pillaging of the Church of St. Joseph, the Anarchist rioters attempted to set the building on fire, but, happily, they did not succeed in their purpose. While this desperate work was proceeding in the Rue St. Maur there were bloody doings in the Place de la Republique. Fresh bodies of Anarchists marched into the square, and, refusing to disperse, were charged by the police. The rioters offered a deter- mined resistance, and hand-to-hand fighting ensued. Many Anarchists were injured and several policemen, amongst the latter an in- spector, who received a bullet in his body. Many of the rioters carried revolvers and used them freely. The popular excitement is in- creasing.

FURTHER DETAILS. A Reuter's telegram from Paris on Sunday says: Paris was to-day the scene of most serious disturbances, which in some features fully equalled some of the worst of the scenes of the Commune. In response to an appeal by the journals "Le Peuple" and "La Petite Repub- lique," groups of Anarchists and Socialists assembled shortly before three o'clock this afternoon on the Place de la Republique. Due precautions for keeping order had, however, been taken by the police, and there appeared no danger of any riotous incidents. M. Sebas- tian Faure and M. Faberot, well-known revolu- tionary Anarchists, were the chief leaders. The former, taking up his position on the pedestal of the statue which stands in the centre of the Place de la Republique, addressed the crowd and said, among other things, that the Anar- chists should be masters of the street, which ought not to be monopolised by Nationalists. On hearing this direct incitement to violence, police officers came up and compelled the speaker and his companions to descend from the pedestal of the statue. The crowd was then dispersed, three arrests being made. A column of demonstrators, headed by Sebastian Faure and Henri Dhorr, then made an attempt to reach the Place de la Nation, but the police intervened and broke through the column. A struggle for mastery followed, revolver shots were fired, and M. Goullier, commissary of police, was twice struck with a knife and wounded. Taking advantage of the confusion into which the defenders of order were thrown by this incident, the mob re-gathered, and ran towards the Place de la Nation. The police, reinforced by a squad of men who had been held in reserve, made a second attempt to stem the current. Fresh fighting, fiercer than the first, ensued. Three constables were wounded. Sebastian Faure and his lieutenant then jumped upon a passing tramcar on the Vinoennes-Louvre line, which was going towards the Place de la Republique. Reaching there, the driver made a signal to the police, who at once came and took into custody Sebastian Faure himself. Henry Dhorr, and two other Anarchists—Joseph Ferrier and Jean Jacques Perrin. They were conveyed to the Chateau d'Eau Barracks and interrogated by the inspector. Only Henry Dhorr was found to be bearing firearms, he being in possession of two revolvers. When Sebastian Faure was jumping on the tramcar the police made two more arrests. Meanwhile, the remainder of the band re-traced their course to the Place de la Republique, smashing the windows of two religious establishments which they passed on the way. Suddenly, either at a word of command or acting upon impulse, the column of demon- strators made a loop and curved towards the Church of St. Ambroise, some windows of which were broken. Thence the crawd proceeded towards the Faubourg du Temple and Darboy and Rue St. Maur. Here the mob formed up ihtcw. compact body. Hatchets were suddenly prodflled and long kuives taken from the counters of shops. A concentrated rush was made upon the Church of St. Joseph. The aged sacristan, on seeing the mob, hastily closed the outer gates. These were soon forced open with hatchets and long bars of iron. The massive oaken doors were next attacked. They yielded, and finally gave way, and the horde burst into the church. In the tv'inkling of an eye the sacred place became the scene of pillage and sacrilege. The six side altars and the baptismal font were thrown to the ground, the marble holy water stoups were broken, the pictures rent, the statues and other devotional objects hurled to the floor and smashed to pieces. Undeterred by fear of sacrilege, the miscreants next attacked the high altar. The tabernacle was torn from its place and the sacred host thrown on the ground and trampled under foot. The candlesticks were broken in two. and the figure of our Saviour hanging on the great cross above the altar was made the aim for missiles, and fractured in several places. Then, while raucous voices sang the "Carmagnole," the malefactors seizeb the chairs, and, carrying them out to the small square in front of the church, kindled a bon- fire. Not content with this, some returned to the sanctuary and succeeded in pulling down the crucifix, which they threw into the flames. Someone raised a cry that the statue of the Virgin had been forgotten. Back to the sanctuary the crowd poured, and quickly tore down the image. Meanwhile, however, the sacristan, who had been captured by the Anarchists, succeeded in escaping and warning the police. The Re- publican Guard and many constables at length arrived, but were compelled to fall back in order to form up into a line of defence, the Anarchists fiercely attacking them with their knives. At length the officers began to gain the mastery. Some twenty Anarchists took refuge in an adjacent house. Others re- entered the church, entrenched themselves in the belfry, in which they were regularly be- sieged by the Republican Guard, and fiercely defended themselves by showering down on their assailants any missile that lay to hand. They were finally overcome, and twenty of them arrested and taken into custody to the station, amid some oheers from the crowd which had meanwhile gathered along the route. On being searched the prisoners were found to be carrying revolvers, loaded the route. On being searched the prisoners were found to be carrying revolvers, loaded I sticks, and knives. When the police entered 'I the church the Anarchists had just set fire to the pulpit which they had been unable to destroy. The interior of the church is simply a wreck, and several of the valuable old pictures destroyed can never be re-placed. After the mob had been driven away, Abbe Lacour, in- cumbent of St. Joseph, collected the fragments of the blessed Sacrament, which were scat- tered over the sanctuary, and re-placed them in the ciborium. As he did so he was heard lamenting. The bonfire in front of the church was extinguished by the inhabitants of adjacent llouses. A Renter's telegram from Paris (timed 10.30 p.m.) says:—According to later accounts, the attack by the mob on the Church of St. Joseph was not marked by such serious incidents as was at first reported. A number of the crowd made their way into the church and tore some of the pictures, but a denial is given to the Siatement that the holy vessels were profaned.

TWENTY-FITE ARRESTS. A Reuter's telegram from Paris on Monday. timed one a.m.ays :-At midnight the crowds in the Rue de Chabrol were still hold- ing noisy demonstrations. Up to the present 56 persons have been injured, among whom were several policemen. The rioters who took reiuge in the courtyard of the Gare de C'est. were driven out by the police, who made 25 arrests. Tranquillity was, however, restored towards one o'clock. No one was wounded by firearms or knives. In all the cases re- ported the persons injured were crushed or trodden under foot.

Fighting in the Rue Chabroi. MANY POLICEMEN SIIOT. A Central News telegram from Paris on Mon- day morning says:-Late last night there were further disturbances in the neighbourhood of the Rue Chabrol, and especially in the Boule-! vard Magenta, where the crowd turned out the gas lamps before commencing the proceed- ings. The police attempted to drive the mob back, and a severe struggle followad. Many among the crowd had revolvers, which they drew upon the police, several of whom were shot. About eleven o'clock a body of demon. strators swarmed around the court-yard -of the Gare de I'Est. The police, who attempted to clear the streets, were saluted w.th showers of stones. Reinforcements of police arrived, who charged the mob, the prefect of police in person leading his men. Many revivers were fired at him, but lie escaped unhurt. About 25 arrests were made at this spot. Up to this hour (two a.m.) it is estimated that 50 policemen ars more or less severely injured. Of the mob about the same number are di.- I a cis%.

Later Reports. 380 PERSONS INJURED. 150 ARKKSTS. A Reuter's telegram from Paris on Monday says:—Rioting was continued in the Rue de Chabrol until one o'clock this morning, and the mob burned two newspaper kiosques. Several policemen were injured. The officials at the Prefecture of Police give the number of persons inj' "ed in yesterday's collisions as 380. Only 21 were able to return to their homes without medical treatment. Three hundred persons were taken to the hospitals. Fifty-nine policemen were injured. Fifty arrests were made, and 80 of the prisoners were detained in custody. Order is now restored in the Rue- de Chabroi. I

VIEWS OF THE PRESS. None of the papers attempt to minimise the seriousness of yesterday's riots. The Nationalist! and Conservative organs charge the Govern- ment with having provoked "this day of blood" by making unjustified arrests. The "Gaulois" reproaches the Government with no; having taken precautions to prevent "these 1' bandit excesses." The Radical and Revisionist papers insist on the necessity of the Cabinet shdwing more firm- ness, and declare that a Ministry composed of energetic men will know how to defend the Republic against occult acts and attempts to bring abcut a rising. The "Figaro" statesYesterday's scandal will determine the Government to act more vigorously against the prisoners in the Rue de II Chabrol. The Premier considers it impossible for that street to be disturbed any longer by demonstrations. Several papers urge the Government to expe- dite the proceedings in the conspiracy case, so as to re-assure the people in the provinces.

PIC NIC AT GILWERN. Jl. CARDIFF CONSERVATIVE CLUB'S OUTING. The members ofthe Park Conservative Club held their annual pic-nic on Saturday last. This is always a popular event, but this year, owing, no doubt, to the somewhat novel character of the arrangements, more interest was evinced than usual, the party numbering about 100. The members left the Rhymney Railway Station in special saloons and coaches attached to the 8.35 a.m. train, and journeyed to Gilwern. Here they detrained, and pro- ceeeed to the Beaufort Hotel, where a light lunch was in readiness. This over. tracks were made fo rthe Bridgend Wharf, on the Brecon Canal, where a "barge" was in waiting to take the party on to Llangattock. This proved a most pleasing part of the day's outing, the shade of the overhanging trees and the wood- lands on each side of the banks being a safe protection from the rays of the scorching sun, whilst the change of scenery and the colours of the different foliage were greatly admired. Llangattock reached, the party walked to Crickhowell, where dinner was served at the Cambrian Arms Hotel, after which the usual loyal toasts were drunk in an enthusiastic manner, as befitted a gathering of ardent workers in the Conservative cause. In the afternoon the majority of the party visited Glanusk Park and Gardens, by kind permis- sion of Lord Glanusk. Here his lordship's head gardener met the party, and conducted them through the vineries, greenhouses, ferneries, etc. Regret was expressed that time would not allow of a longer visit here, and. at the close of the inspection, the head-gar- dener was desired to convey to his lordship a most hearty vote of thanks for h:s kindness. On returning to Crickhoweil tea was partaken of. after which the chairman of the club (Mr. Whitehead) conarratnlntp the members upon the successful day's outing they had had provided for them. Apoligies were read from Councillor Courtis, J.P., and Mr. Waddington, Conserva- tive agent, who was prevented from attending owins to registration work. Councillor White then proposed the toast of the Park Conser- vative Club and the pic-nic committee. Mr. White remarked on the unique and novel character of the outing, and then asked the company to join with him in another unique experience, viz. to drink the toast in a "cup of +<>" "—Mr. Whitehead (chairman) and Arthur Prosser fsecretary) snitab1- responded.—A vote of thanks to the host and hostess for the man- ner in which they had catered for the wants of the party, and the singing of the National Anthem, brought this part of the proceedings to a close. The party left Crickhowell about seven o'clock for Llangattock, when the home- ward journey was commenced by "boat" for Gilwern, at which place the saloons were again taken possession of, and the party reached Cardiff by train timed soon after eleven o'clock, everyone feeling pleased with the day's enjoyment.

TRACKED BY A LADY. An unusual adventure which lately occurred in Ireland has for its heroine Miss Langrishe, one of the daughters of Sir James Langrishe, Bart., who is now residing in Kildare. According to "Woman's Weekly." a good deal of poaching has recently gone on in Sir James's place, and the other day at five a.m. Miss Langrishe was roused by a shot not far off. Hastily dressing she ran out. and presently came face to face with a man, who at once, turned tail, running across country as hard as he could, followed by Miss Langrishe, who wis determined to keen him in sight a" long as possible. She traced him for two mile-, when he disappeared in a village. She then went to the nearest police barracks and gave informa- tion, when a search was at once made, and the poacher was discqvered in a shed, and, to the astonishment of the seargeant of constabu- lary, he turned out to be one of the local police! Miss Langrishe is a well-known follower of hounds, and has won many prises, both in England and Ireland at lawn tennis.

i&irtibs, iftarriagrs,$c mtatfJ. DEATH. BEDINGFIELD.—August 19th. at Barry. Sydney Soames Bedingfield, third son of the late Rev. Richard King Bedingfield, B.A., of Trow- bridge. Wilts.. aired 58.

To-Day's Sitting. A Reuter's telegram from Rennes on Mon- day says:—General Fubra, formerly head of the Fourth Bureau of the General Staff, was the first witness called on the resumption of the trial this morning. He stated that Dreyfus was unpopular with his chiefs and his col- leagues, that he was regarded as untrust- worthy, and he was always trying to find out arrangements for the concentration of troops on the Eastern frontier. Witness had been greatly struck by the similarity between Dreyfus's handwriting and that of the bor- dereau, and was as convinced now as in 1894 that the bordereau was the work of the accused. Lieutenant-colonel D'Aborville, formerly de- puty-chief of the Fourth Bureau of the General Staff, was then called, and described how. after a process of elimination, followed by a minute examination of the handwriting, it was concluded that Dreyfus was the writer of the anonymous letter offering to communicate confidential documents to a. third party, evi- dently not belonging to the French Army. M. Griebeiin, the keeper of the archives, was the next witness. He made some references to the monetary part of the question so far as the French Government was concerned, "and the only incident in his examination was when Colonel Picquart asked to be heard on the subject of finances. He declared, that he was going to ask General Gallifet to make a full report on the use of the secret service money of the War Office during the whole of the Dreyfus period, and to what purposes it was applied. M. Cochefort. head of the detective depart- ment, described all the circumstances of Cap- tain Dreyfus's arrest, and testified the I evident uneasiness of accused when he was subjected to the dictation test. Notwithstanding Dreyfus s protestations of innocence at the time of his interrogation, the impression left on him (witness) was that he might be guilty. At the conclusion of 11. Cochefort's evidence, Colonel Jouaust. asked Captain Dreyfus whether he had any observations to make. and he said he would reply when Du Paty de Clam was present. M. Gribelin, chief clerk of the General Staff. spoke of prisoner s relations with women of loose character, and, in reply to the president, stated that Esterhazy had never been ta the Intelligence Department. In the autumn f 1996 witness had seen Maitre Leblois in Colonel 1 »< quart s ofiice. The secret dossier and the earner pigeon s dossier were on the colonel's table in open envelopes. Witness could not understand why Esterhazy had not been arrested when he brought- the document "Liberateur" to the Ministry of War. Some stir in court was caused when M. Gribeiin admitted he bed been concerned in the pro- ceedings of Du Paty de Ciam and Henry in Esterhazy s favour. Replying to questions from counsel, M. Gribeiin denied ever having tampered with Picouart's correspondence, or haViiig c.;v;>r received orders from his chiefs not to forward Picquart's letters. Colonel Picquart asked leave to reply to M. Gribeiin s observations, and maintained his letters held certainly been tampered with. Maitre Labori will not appear in court to- day, altaough his progress towards recoverv is as satisfactory a possible.

Saturday's Proceedings. A Central News tele-ram from Rennes on Saturday says :—The Army provided all the witnesses to-day at the Dreyfus court-martial in e persons of Major Cuignet and Generals Boibdefre and Gonse. The first-named officer was given the lie direct by the prisoner at one point of his evidence. Later on the major' amiably suggested that all the foreign military attaches who have repudiated having had re- lations with Dreyfus were habitual liars. This proved too strong even for the Government Commissary who is conducting the prosecu- tion, and he thought it advisable to dissociate the Government from the witness's remarks. For the rest Major Cuignet had litte that was new to say. He attempted to whitewash Colonel Du Paty de Clam, and made a sad j hash of the work. I In cross-examination Maitre Demange scored I heavily off this witness. When he left the stand the solemn farce of I called Colonel Du Paty de Clam was gone through. There was, of course, no response, and it may be confidently predicted that the colonel's health will remain very precarious until the conclusion of the court-martial. General De Boisdeffre, the man to whom, until his arrival in France, Dreyfus thought that he was indebted for bringing about the revision, was the next witness. He contradicted Colonel Picquart on many material points, as was to be expected, and declared his absolute convic- tion of the guilt of Dreyfus, and shed tears when referring to the forgery by Colonel Henry. It appears that on the discovery of that forgery General Boisdeffre, then chief of the General Staff, tendered his resignation to the Government, which, however, was not accepted. One of the judges ventured to put a question to the witness, which elicited the significant admission that confidential informa- tion had leaked from the War Office and reached foreign hands since Dreyfus was sent to the Devil's Isle. General Gonse proved rather disappointing—it was sub- sequently well described by the prisoner as the retailing of tittle-tattle. The general flatly re- fused to admit that Esterhazy could have written the bordereau, or that Colonel Du Paty de Clam could be guilty of any sort of wicked- ness. General Gonse, of course, had no doubt of the prisoner's guilt. Ha.d not Dreyfus always been very curious and prying when attached to the General Staff, and was he not in the habit of receiving visits at the War Office?

t THE CURSES OF FRANCE. Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett, writing to th "Morning Post," sa^sr-Ths attacks on the French people in our press are becoming excessive and irrational. The Dreyfus affair is bad enough, but it is not fair to involve the whole French people in a common condemnation. The evil and the scandal from which France is suffering are due to two causes. (1) The Republican system of government is impossible in an old country, and is bound to lead to chaos and ruin. The Republic has fastened itself round the neck of France like the Old Man of the Sea on fcmbad the Sailor. Thirty-six fleeting Ministries in 28 years and widespread cor- ruption are the result. The experience of centuries proves that no stable Government can exist without the central pillar of the Monarchy, round which all the respectable and patriotic elements of society can rally in times of anarchy at home or of danger from abroad. (2) The unchecked licence of the press which prevails in "Fiance. Untiil an effective law of Press libel is established and enforced there can be little hope for France. The second evil also prevails in the American Republic, and with results almost equally disastrous. These are the real enemies of France—the Republic and I an unbridled Press.

DREYFUS'S LIFE IN PRISON. The Rennes correspondent of the London "Mail" gives an "absolutely authentic" de- scription of Dreyfus's life in prison. According to this, Dreyfus rises about 4.30 or five a.m., and after dressing drinks a glass of milk and takes a short constitutional up and down his room. He is later esorted to the Lycee. and immediately after the adjournment he is escorted back to prison. He has a second glass of milk, and rests awhile from the fatigues of the morning. At one o'clock he takes a soft boiled egg and more milk, two or three eggs a day with milk being pretty constantly his only diet. At two precisely every afternoon his wife comes to him and stays with him for two hours, after which another member of his family is allowed to spend half an hour with him. He thus gets two-and-a-half hours' com- pany each day, to say nothing of Me Demange, who arrives regularly at 4.30, bringing a stenographed report of the day's proceedin, which he and his client go through together. Me Demange usually leaves the captain about seven. Dreyfus usually retires early, between nice and ten, and, when not too wearied by the events of the day, spends the couple of hours between Me. Ðemange's leaving and bed- time in reading up details of his case or in studying mathematics, of which he is very fond. He writes very little. The correspondent is told that Dreyfus feels confident of acquittal.

THE TRAGIC EEATH OF FRENCH OFFICERS. A REMARKABLE STORY. A Reuter's tleèram from Paris on Monùay sa3"?:—The "Figaro" gives the following re- markable account of the manner in which Lieutenant-colowel Klobb and Lieutenant Mennier were killed in the French Soudan. Colonel Klobb was ordered to make an inquiry into the various reports which had been re- ceived regarding the conduct of the expedition led by Captains Vouiet and Chanoine. These rumours were confirmed, and the colonel was, consequently, instructed to assume command of the expedition, and to bring back the com- promised offieers to the coast. where they would have to justify their conduct before a court-martial. Colonel Klobb, accompanied by Lieutenant Mennier and a small escort of natives, started off too catch up the expedition. A messenger went on in advance with a letter to Captains Vouiet and Chanoine. enjoining them to stop, and informing them of the deci- sion which had been come to regarding them,. Before Colonel Klobb had come up with the expedition his messenger returned with a very laconic answer from Captain Vouiet. to the effect that if he (the colonel) persisted in try- to fulfil lhe mission with which he was entrusted he could consider himself a dead man. Colonel Klobb was not intimidated by this threat. He continued his march, and it was not long before the Voulet-Charioine mis- sion came into view. He was cot allowed to approach it, however. Captain Vouiet. who was surrounded by his officers and men. called upon him to go back, and added that if he advanced a step further he would expo-e him- self to a fusilade. At the same time. Captain Vouiet ordered his men to present arms. Col. Klobb's only reply was, "I cannot have my arms loaded. Fire. if you dare!" And he advanced, together with Lieutenant Mennier and the members of his escort. Seeing this Captain Vouiet ordered his men to fire. A volley rang out. and Lieutenant Mennier and some of the natives fell. Colonel Klobb him- self was hit in the leg. He advanced a few steps further* There was a second volley, and he. too, fell, with some of his men. The colonel and Lieutenant Mennier were both killed. The carviving members of the escort then fled. One of them. a sergeant, brousht the news of the murder to Say. The Vouiet- Chanoine mission subsequently took to the Lush. The "Figaro" adds that the above account will be confirmed by the Colonial Minister- The "Lanteme" states that the Foureau- Larny expedition has been ordered to pursue the Vouiet-Chanoine expedition, and to catch it up at whatever cost.

SAYED BY A DREAM. A remarkable instance of a dream coming true is reported from St. Louis. rnited States of "America. A woman, named Mary Thorn- ton, has been detained in custody for a month until Sunday, charged with t.he nmrrler of her husband, John. She requested to tee one of til? judges a week a-go. and told him she had dreamed that a man named George Ray mur- dered lier husband, and at the same time gave the judge full details of the tragedy as seen in her vision. Ray was not then suspected, but the judge was s) much impressed with the woman's earnestness that he caused a search to be made for Ray. The man was found on Thurs- day. The judge charged him with th- murder, aud recited the details as the woman had given them. Ray was confounded and con- fessed, and the woman was released.

SWANSEA DOCTOR'S DEATH AT CREWE. SUSPICION 0?1 POISON. Dr. Arthur Lucas Mor, ot Brunswick House, Swansea, aged ab,)u! 44, and who is in partnership with Dr. Da-s, Swansea, died on Sunday nightat the ?i-«ewe Arms Hotel, Crewe. The circumstances ,oint to poisoning. About eight o clock he was found unconscious, and Dr. Lawrence was calied in. but, despite all he could do. death occurred about an hour later. Two bottles containing puloe opri poison and acid of hydroeganic were found in his pockets. A glass containing a poisonous substance was near him. Deceased had bee staying at the Railway Hotel since Friday, and was on his way trom Liverpool to Swansea. His death is a mystery. He had considerable sums of money in cash and paper upon him. His friends have been communicated with, and are expected to-day. The police have the matter in hand, and an inquest will be held.

XOTES AXD ANTICIPATIONS. Fields did not ru;e large at Stockton, and racing, on the whole, was of a moderate class. A noticeable feature was the success of the Southern traired horse-, for they secured no jess than twelve out of the eighteen events. The Northern trained horses are in a rather bad state I fancy, just now, and it is many years. I should say. since Malton and Midtito- ham ^rained candidates did so badly as en the present occasion, for during the three days only one winner from each place was seen, although candidates from both places were engaged in most of the events. Of the juveniles seen out. during the week Aivesvot. owned and bred by Mr. James Joicev, was quite one of the smartest; indeed, his trainer and owner considers him the best he has so far reared. In the Hardwicke Stakes J. e Raeburn was receiving 121b from > ain Ducness, but he won so easily by a length and a half that one would not like to bet and a half that one would not like to bet odds on Sir R. Waidie Griffith's candidate did the pair meet at even weight*. Bettyfield can evidently go fast and carry weight, and is, undoubtedly, game, whilst Landrail, a half- sister to the Wynyard Plate winner, can evi- dently stay, and beat Sir Reginald in the hollowest possible fashion. Next week York and Hurst Park are the fixtures for discussion. At York the Great- Ebor t Handicap will, of course, prove the most inte- resting feature of the' programme. The field is likely to be a pretty large one. numbering. probably, fourten or fifteen, and may be fairiy accurately foreshadowed by the following list of PROBABLE STARTERS AXD JOCKEYS. norse. jpcKey. Mr J H Houldswoith's Greenan, by St Si!j) on-Sui) rise. 4yrs, 9st F Pratt Mr P Buchanan's Easthorpe, by Bend Or—Jersey Lily, 6yrs, 8st 6!b p Lane 'Mr J A Miller's Innocence,- bjr SJmoniaD-La Vierge, 3yrs, Bst 5i;) i-y: W Halsey Mr W Low s Winsome Charteris, by Bend Or-Braw Lass, 4yrs, fist 41b M Cannon Mr G II Plummer's Carnatum, by Bread Knife-Carnation, 5yr8, 8st 21b F Finlay Mr J Scott's Scrivener, by Graf- ton—Scrutiny. 6yrs, 8st F Osbarn* Major J D Edwards's Cassock's Pride, by Cassock—dam by Brown Prince. 6yrs. 7st 151b. —— *Mr Cunningham's Dcrmot Astbore, by E nthusiast- Cecropia. 4yrs, 7st 101b T Lofthouw Mr R Trimmer's Bobbie Burns, by Alloway—Joan. 4yrs. 7st 91b S Loates Mr A Wagg's Mitcham, by Blue Greer-K-ttherine II, 3yrs, 7st 91b or Y T Loates or Sir E Vinceht's Nil Desperandum, by Orion-Ireha;' 4yfs, 7st .81b. J Prince Soltykoff's Ecu (fOr. by Gold-Light or Other Days, 4yrs. 7st 71b r. H £ hapnuut Mr J Maclachlan'g Debrett. by Royal Hampton—Royal Letter, 3yrs. 7st -51b Yarnell Mr Arthur Ja"mes's Sipopi, by Marcion-Sinionetta, 3yrs, 7st 41b O Madden Mr S B Joel's Latbpronwheel. by Sheer—Caithness. 3yrs, 7st 41b. F Allsopp ."rr Vyner's VerogCQPe. by, coIle- of «iteari-s, ^3vrt!. 7st lib S Chandley Mr W Sanderson's Tvna. by Tyrant—NapTv- 4yrs. Sst 111b G Sanderson 'Doubtful starter. Mandoline i the only one that has dropped out since my letier cf last week, and, with the exception thst, I hear a very good account of Carnatum. I have nothing fresh to eay on the race. The last occasion on which the mart was in public was at Carlisle last month, when, carrying 8"t 61b. in the Cumberland Han- dicap. she finished down the course. Pre- viously she had run creditably in the Chester Cup. securing third position when hot ready. I am told. however, that Oie will run quite a two stone better mare at York, when she will be thoroughly wo'md up. Still, on the Carlisle running one cannot give her preference over Scrivener, although I am told she is sure to beat him I need not discuss the merits of the other candidates, for I think the race will be fought out by SCRIVENER and CARNATUM. Whilst Sinopi may prove the best of .th others. VENATOR.

SPORT OF THE DAY. M. Cannon was at the Oval all three daya during the test match. Morny is an enthu- siastic cricketer. Tod Sloan. the American jockey, ie due to reach Queenstown upon his return from the United States next Wednesday. Veroscope -6 not likely to run for the Great Ebor Handicap. At all events, she has not done much work. Another doubtful runner for the Ebor is Dermot Asthore. Sam Loates had frur winners at Nottingham on Saturday, inclusive of the "hat trick" on Perthshire. Freebooter II.. and Clarehaven. H;s success of Saturday sends him up second in the list of winning jockeys with 88 wins—six-behind Madden, who heads the list- with 94, and three in front of M. Cannon, who has 85 wins to his credit. As showing what a straightforward man th4! late Mr. Peck was, on The Bard being bought General Owen Williams said that he would like to have a share in 11im, and he forgot all about it until the horse had made his reputa- tion, when one day Mr. Peck remminded the general that half >. a« bis property. The Bard was sold for £ 10,000 to go to France. The chief winning sires are: —Orme, £ 33,038; Sensation. £ 12,406; St. Simon, £ 9,151, Bona Vigta, £ 8.217; Donovan, 7,746; Royal Hampton, £ 7,257; Martagon. £ 6,784; Amphion. £5.845; The Sailor Prinoe, £ 5,743; St. Angelo £ 5.563; Sheen. £ 5,538; St. Serf. £5,293; Ayrshire, 15.02,3; Kendal, E4,WD- Melanion, 14.237; Isin- glass. £ 4,190; Prism, £ 3,909; Galinule, £ 3,896; Locohatchee, £ 3,884. According to the "Turf Register," York is the first recorded race meeting, and the only one throughout the years of 1709 to 1714. until she was joined in 1715 by her aeighboaring town. Black Hambledon. Still, it has only one race recorded for several years-namely. the Gold Cup-and Newmarket, which finds a place in 1716. only records a match between Mr Pelham's Brocklesby Betty and a mare of the Duke of Devonshire's. In a couple of years Newmarket grew very rapidiy, and became at once the most important meeting; of the South. at York was in the North. One of Robert Peck's greatest disappoint- ments was with Fichu, who was the property of his father, when that filly won the Stewards' Cup. A large commission was given to Mr. "Jo" Padcliffe, who won the Cesarewitch with Salvanos. to back her; but he was tied as to odds. When the filly won. and Robert Peck learned that the price was 20 to 1, he was delighted. Not so when he met Mr. Radcliffe. and found that there was not a penny on. The ring, expecting a large commission, offered short odds; and, finding that he could do nothing. Mr. Radcliffe strolled down the lawn and lunched. The anticipated money not being forthcoming, the ring enlarged the odd towards the finish, until at last they offered double what Mr. Radcliffe had been commis- sioned to take. Never was there such a fiasco.

rpOPPING AND SPINDLER (HARD. AWAY and TOPPING), Flashing. Hollan4i Stewards' Oup, St. Lec-w, Osarewitck. Cam bridgechire. Ac. Double and Treble Events. S.P. Aeesai*. lators. Ac The Continental Sportsman," pub- lished twice daily during the seaaca, contain- :nc- Late« Market Movements on ilbovo and all Import-act Races, free on receipt of addrmi. The Old,,wt-entablished and Moat Extcnoiva Agency of ite kind in the World. All lettera to addressed—TOPPING and OPINMER, Flashing. Holland. Poetace. K4.

CyCXiIJTG AtJClDfilfT AT LLAlf. ELLY. On Saturday evening two yonng evelion collided with a trap at Llanelly, with se-ions results. One of the riders was so badly ;.it- jttred that he was taken home in a e^nveyaja^ Od Stmday he wae reported owfe of Aagtm

EXCITING SCENE AT SCAR- BOROUGH. A most exciting scene was witnessed on Satur- day by crowds on the west pier at Scarborough. A number of excursionists were leaning against the iron railing in front of the steps leading to the ferry boats, when they were caught by the rope of a Lowestoft fishing vessel. The railing suddenly gave way. Several people fell on to the steps and others into the sea. All were safely reacaed.. William Taylor Freak. aged 32. Fountafn-sTreeU Leeds, was suffering so much from shock that he was taken to the hospital. James Longstaff, aged 39, of Chat- ham-street, Leeds, who was severely bruised on the side. and was one of the rescued from the sea, was also taken to the hospital,

■a—■ FOOTBALL. NORTHERN POACHERS AT NEWPORT. It is stated that poachers from a Northern Union club have been at Newport attempting to induce Dorau and Carroll (three-quarters) and Inns and Hodges (forwards) to go North. The inducement stated to have been held out is JE3 per week and dE30 down. KAFFIR TEAMS VISIT TO ENGLAND. The Kamr team selected by the Orange Free State Football Association to visit England will arrive at Southamtpon on Friday next. At the opening match against Aston Villa on Septem- ber 1 Mr. Chamberlain, M.P., is expected to kick cff. The visitors, who are all first-class players, will afterwards play the leading clubs of North Scotland and Ireland, returning in October to the Midlands, London, and the south. Mr. TT. M. Wiiliami, Llaneiiy, ha.s arranged over 40 matches for t11e visitors.

BARRY ROWING CLUB REGATTA. The annual regatta and athletic sports of the Barry Amateur Rowing Club took place, the former under A.R.A. rules, on Saturday afternoon at Cold Knap, and was well attended. Tit? weather was charmingly favourable, and the different events came off with success. Lord Romiliy is the president of the duro and Mr. R. Forrest, J.P., vice-pre- sident. Mr. F. E. Aitken was captain of the sports; Mr. A. Trevor Roberts, hon. secretary; and Mr. J. E. Browne, as regatta secretary, had charge of most of the arrangements. Before the aquatic contests several interest- ing athletic competitions same off. Six ran in the 100 yards flat race, Mr. E, Blackmore taking the first prize, Mr. Stranaghan (Penarth) second, and Messrs. Lenell and A. D. Mein, equal third. In throwing the weight Mr. Ware (Penarth) was the most successful, Mr. R. E Watkins second, and Mr. E. Black- more third. An amusing cricket match took place between teams of ladies and gentle- men, the former being successful by 23 runs. The following was the Bcore:—Ladies: Miss Ellis, 4; Miss Ferrier, 1; Miss G. Williams, 2; Miss Stoker, 0; Miss Mein, 1; Miss Bay lis, 12; Miss L. Stoker. 4; Miss Williams. 5; Miss Gladys Williams. 3; Mrs. Grant, 0; Miss Wat- kins, not out, 20; Miss Wells, 2; extras, 27— total, 81. The gentleman bowled and 1ielded with the left hand, and batted with a stump: W. H. Evans, 12; C. H. Kempthorne, 12; A. D. Mein, 8; E. Kelly, 4; W. M. Jenkins, 8; T. G. Mein. 0; K. Rees. 0; E. Blackmore, 8; F. P. Jones-Lloyd. 0; R. E. Miller (not out), 5; P. War- brick. 1; R E. Watkins, 0; total, 58. The ladies played a gocd game. The rowing for the vice- president's cup was the first item of the regatta, Hansen's crew beating G. Morris's crew in the first heat and Morris's crew beat W. H. Evans's crew in the second, but the final was postponed owing to the lateness of the hour at the finish. In the open gig race Penarth beat Cardiff in the first heat. and Penarth also defeated Barry in the final. For the Eomillv Cup S. Hansen's (Barry) crew beat W. W. Thomas's (Barry) crew in the final, the initial heats having been rowed on the previous day. The winners of this challenge cup were Messrs. A. Lloyd, W. H. Evans, K. Rees, and S. Han- sen, and the winners in the open gig race Messrs. N. G. Hallett, W. Ware, G. Wiaowfieid, and C, Stranaghan. In the eyening a smoking concert took place under the same auspices at the Barry Hotel, and songs were rendered by members of the Barry and sister clubs and other gentlemen, the gathering being a most enjoyable one.

TO-DAY S MARKETS. FISH. Grimsby. Monday.—There was a brisk demand for th moderate catches brought by forty- eight steamers and eight smacks; haddocks were plentiful. Quotations:—Soles, Is 3d to Is 6d; turbot. Is to Is 3d; lmon, Is 5d; grilse, 10d to ls per lb.; platce, 48 to 6s; lemon soles, 5s to 7s; live halibut, 8s; dead. 6s per stone; live ling, 2s to 3s; dead, Is to 2s; live cod. 3s to 4s; dead. 2s to 3s; Jjye skate, 18 6d to 2s 6d; dead. Is to 2s each; kit haddocks. 12s; gibbed. 14s to 16b per box. BUTTER. Cork. Monday.—Firsts, 94s; seconds. 84s; thirds, 76s; fourths, 72s; superfine firkins, 102s; fine mild ditto, 95s; mild ditto. 78s; choicest boxes lOs; choice ditto, 92s. Number of fir- kins, 123. SUGAR. Glasgow, Monday.—The official report says: — Fair business done at steady prices. The pri- vate report says:—Market opened quiet; small business done. METALS. Glasgow, Monday.—Opening: Scotch irregu- lar; moderate business done at 67s 6d and 67. cash, and 678 9d. 67s 6d, and 64:s 7d month; bUYe, 67e cash, and 67s 4d month: sellers. Id more. Clevela.nd irregular; small business done at 648 6d cash, and 65s, 65s "id. and 64s 10d month; buyers. 64s 7d cash, and 64s Hid month; sellers. 2d more. Cnmberisnd irregu- lar.; moderate business done at 71s 4d cash, and 71# 9d, 71s 4Jd, 71s 7id, and 71s 4Jd month;. bury^rsfi 71s cash, and 7ls 4d month; sellers. Id more. Middlesboroufih idle. J