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Where Ue Wet Is. COLONY BOERS HUNTED. From Lord Kithener:- PRETORIA, March 12 (7.0 a.m.). De Wet is now north of Bvandfort. Continuous heavy rains have interfered with the movements of troops in the Colony. Two small bands are being hunted amongst the hills by our troops under Gorringe, De Lisle, Grenfell, and Henni- ker. [Note.—Brandfort is about 30 miles north of Boemfontein, on the Pretoria-Johannes- burg Railway.]

COLONEL PILCHER'S WORK. Capture of Horses. (PRESS ASSOCIATION WAR SPECIAL.) BLOEMFONTEIN. Monday. Colonel Pilcher's men have brought in 33 prisoners and 3,000 horses, having cleared the country between here and the Orange River. The horses seem suitable for re-moont jror- pones. The Maraisburg Fight. [REUTER'S TELEGRAM.] CRADOCK STATION. Monday In Friday's skirmish near Maraisburg fifteen police were captured and disarmed by the Boers, but were afterwards released. Colonel Gorringe's column hae obtained re- mounts, and is following the enemy east of Sheldon.

BOERS WRECK RAILWAY AND LOOT A STATION, ["DAILY EXPRESS TELEGRAM.] CAPE TOWN, Monday. A portion of Kritzinger's commando sud- denly appeared in the Alicedale district and attacked Sheldon Station. They damaged the railway for ten chains, looted and fired the station, and then cut the telegraph wires in aeveraJ places. An armoured train arrived from Port Eliza- beth. and the Boers dispersed in an easterly direction. The railway has been repaired. The Transports. The transport Simla, with 400 invalids and wounded from South Africa, arrived at Ply- mouth this morning, and after landing 100 invalids proceeded to Southampton. Morgandat's Murder. Renter's agent at Kroonstadt, writing under date of February 28, gives the official parti. culars regarding the murder of Mr. Morgandal, which show that the act was an atrocious one. Mr. Morgandal was oonveyed: to De Wet's iaager near Lindley, and after being sjam- boked by General Fronenian the latter, at De Wet's orders, shot MoTgandal dead.

YEOMEN LEAVE ALDERSHOT. A heavy draft of Imperial Yeomanry left Alderahot this mining en route to South Africa. In all nine companies of 110 each, with their complement of officers, entrained, some for London and the others for Southampton. The first portion which left the Government sidings consisted of 440 men drawn from the 1 Middlesex, Yorkshire, and the Welsh sections. under the command of Captains Cheepe, Phillips, Mossop, and N a y lor-Le y land, for Southampton, to embark on the Canada. By the same train Major Mills, Staff Ser- geant-major Couzens, and 64 men of the Royal Army Medical Corps, left, with Major Keir and a small party of the Royal Horse Artillery. The bands of the Queen's Bays and the 1st RoyaJ Home Counties Reserve Regiment played the men to the railway station. An hour later a. second special train left, 550 men of Paget's Horse, Duke of Cam- bridge's Own, and Scottish Horse for the Royal Albert Docks, to embark on the Mohawk, the officers in charge being Captains Wylde. Sal- mon, Barber. Wilson. and Edghill. The entrain- ing was carried out under the superintendence Df Major-general Mackinnon, Major Fanshaw, and Captain Hankey. Major Monck. deputy. Resistant adjutant-general, was also on the pla-tform. Embarkation at Southampton Amongst the Yeomanry were 36 men of the Glamorganshire Yeomanry, under the com- mand of Sergeant Diamond and Corporal Thomas, both of whom were in the Ponty- pridd County Police. The men looked very smart and soldier-like, and stated that they were inspected by Mr. Brodrick when he vieited Aldershot, who (praised them for their smartness, and said he was very satisfied with their appearance. One of the Glamorgans was E. J. Wall, of Cardiff, who claima to be the 440 yards' cham- pion gunner of Wales. He is also a well- Juiown Rugby footballer. Captain Lloyd, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was also sailing on the Canada, and said he was very pleased at the appearance of the Welsh Yeomanry.

Coalowners' Association. ANNUAL MEETING AT CARDIFF Output of Associated Collieries Last Year. The annual meeting of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Coalowners' Association was held to-day at the offices of the association, Cardiff, Colonel Wilkinson presiding at the commencement of the proceedings, and there was a large attendance of members of the association. At the close the following official (report was presented. After the reading of minutes, the association unanimously passed a vote of con- dolence with Mrs. James Lewis and the mem- bers of her family upon the death of her hus- Mr. James Lewis, late of Plasdraw, Aoor-1 daie, the news of whose death reached the members of the association during the meet- ing. Mr. Lewis was chairman of the associa- tion in 1890, and was one of the oldest members of the association. Mr. William Jenkins, J.P., of the Ocean Collieries, was unanimously elected chairman of the association for the ensaing year, and a hearty vote of thanks was awarded Colonel Wilkinson, the retiring cfoair- aman), for his services during the past year. Mr. J. Boyd Harvey (Messrs. Nixon's Navigation Company) was elected vice-chairman. A num-1 ber of gentlemen were appointed as representa- tives of the association on the executive council III the Mining Association of Great Britain. The following appointments of district board officers were made:—For the Cardiff District Board Chairman, Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Cym- mer Collieries; vice-chairman, Mr. W. J. Hep- pell, Cwmaman Collieries. Newport District Board: Cihairnjan, Mr. J. Fox Tallis. Ebbw Vale Collieries; vice-chairman, Mr. Philip Williams, iBlaenavon Iron, and ÇoøJ Company. Swansea District Chairman, Mr. T. Gray (Messrs. Vivian and Sons); vice-chairman, Mr. Thomas Seymour, Pontyberem Collieries. The returns of the members showing the output of the respective collieries in the association during the year 1900, and the qutntities for which the members proposed to assure their collieries for the ensuing year, were jonsidered and approved of. The return showed the following figure*:—Oollierj companies embraced in the association, 76, being an increase of nine members upon the returns of the previous year; output assured for the ensuing year, 32.711,538 tons, being an increase of 585,342 tons, principally owing to the introduction of the nine new members. This quantity embraces in some instances estimates of probable in- crease of output at collieries being opened out. The relume of the actual output during the (previous year amounted to 31,392,853 tons. It is calculated that the collieries in the associa- tion now represent about 80 per cent. of the output of the coalfield in South Wales and Monmouthshire. A number of claims for indemnity in recent strikes at associated collieries were passed for payment, and- dis- putes at associated collieries were considered and dealt with. A report was presented to the association upon the Bight Hours Bill and upon other mining Bills now before Parlia- ment by the solicitor to the association. The remainder of the business was of » routine

Latest Telegrams. EVENING EXPRESS OFFICE, 6.10 p m. TRAD'ES COUNCIL FOTTOS. MORE EMBEZZLEMENT. At Olerkenwell Police-court to-day Fran- cis Sima. 34. wire worker, was sent to gaol for six months for embezzling several sums of money received by him on behalf of the Electrical Trades Union. EX-PRESIDEXT HARRISON. Indianapolis, Tuesday.—Ex-President Har- rison is much worse this morning.—-Renter. RIO FREE FROM PLAGUE. Berlin, Tuesday.—A Rio de Janeiro dis- patch states that the place was declared free from plague on the 9th inst-—Renter. SEQUEL TO ABRAHAM'S TRIAL. At Bow-street to-day, Frederic Doakiil, solicitor, was further remanded on a charge of unlawfully obtaining 2:.) Elo. by nie&ns of false pretences. Accused was approachf-d by the friends of a. man, named Baraet Abrhams, recently charged with killing a policeman, to conduct the defence, and the allegation is that the money in question, wa* banded to akin tor the purpose of •av&ffise oonnsel, tat "If not 10 eapea4«4, Mr. Bodkin, who prosecuted for the Trea- sury, intimated other charges would be pre- ferred against the accused. ALCOHOLISM. A verdict of death from the effects of alcohol was returned by a. coroner's jux-y thi afternoon. with reference to the dea.th of Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, aged 70, of 197, Bute-street, Cardiff. <

Clydach Vale Dispute. "It. ANOTHER ABORTIVE ATTEMPT AT SETTLEMENT. A meeting of representatives of the Cambrian Colliery Company and their workmen was held at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, to-day, to dis- cuss the questions in dispute between. Lord Vinntsford, who presided at the meeting in London, was not preeent, and the chair was j occupied by Mr. W. Abraham ("Mabon"), M.P. There were aJso present Mr. J. H. Thomas, chairman of the Cambrian Colliery Company; Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., managing director; Mr. Llewellyn, general manager; Mr. War- plington, manager; and Mr. Pullen for the company, and representing the men, in addi- tion to "Mabon," were Messrs. W. Brace, John Williams, D. Watts Morgan, Thomas James, and Thomas Richards. A long discussion took place, but nu settlement was a.rrived at, and the parties separated, agreeing to meet again on Tneeday next.

Conservatism at Treharris. ■■I ■- SPEECH BY MR. ROBERT HUGHES. A large and enthusiastic gathering took place at Trehxrris Unionist Club on Monday evening, when a stirring political speech was delivered by Councillor Robert Hughes, J.P., j of Cardiff. The chair was taken by Mr. Richard Edwards, of Pont annas, whose presence was hailed! with the greatest satisfac- tion, IUI ;t was felt that his personal and poli- tical influence would prove a great impetus to the club. Mr. Edwards said the club was pro- gressing very satisfactotrily, and he was to find it was being carefully and ably conducted. So long as this was done he felt sure it would become a political factor in that part of the division. Councillor Robert Hughes, J.P., who was received with loud cheering, congratulated the members upon having such a handsome club, and he nrged them to establish it on such lines that it would form a centre of political and social life in Treharris. They need not be ashamed of being members of that club. They should rather be proud of the fact, because he believed that from that club would spring a quickening of Unionism in that part of East Glamorgan which must have an impor- tant bearing on its political future. (Cheers.) They would hav difficulties and opposition, but if any of them ever heard anyone run down the club, what they should do would be to invite those people to come inside and see how things were being conducted. Their Radical friends in Cardiff had at one time libelled the Conservative clubs by calling them drinking dene. Then, when they found how they were influencing politics, they (the Radicals) started clubs of their own, but. strange to oay. they did not seem to be able to make them successful. (Laughter.) He urged them to argue in a friendly way, or through the instrumentality of a club debating society, the great questions of the day, and to think out for themselves the merits of the two parties. If they listened to the Radical party they would imagine that the Conservatives and Liberal Unionists had never shown any desire to do anything for the good of the nation, but if they came to study matters intelligently for themselves they would find that in home legis- lation the Conservatives certainly held the palm, while, thanks to the firm foreign policy of Lord Salisbury, the Empire had been saved from the ruin that would have been brought upon it through the mistakes of previous Liberal statesmen. (Applause.) Councillor Hughes then went- on to deal with the war in South Africa, the Workmen's Compensation Act, education, and a. variety of other topics, and concluded amid rounds of applause. A vote of thanks to Mr. Hughes was pro- posed by Mr. F. J. Harries, and seconded by Mr. Littlejohus in an eloquent speech, in which he warned his audience that if the policy of disintegration were followed England would fall as Greece had fell, as Rome had fallen, and as Assyria had tumbled into dust. The vote wtva heartily accorded. Councillor Hughes, in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman, said he felt that if gentlemen of the standing of Mr. Edwards would come boldy forward and throw spirit into the club it would do more material good to the Conservative party than they could ever imagine. (Cheers.) An excellent concert took place during the evening.

STREET BETTING. At Newport County Council to-day, Mr. L. H. Hornby drew attention to the instruction of the watch committee to the town-clerk to go to the next meeting of the Municipal Cor- porations Association and press the point for obtaining powers of arrest in the case of street betting. He wanted to know on whose initiative the matter was first raised. Alderman Pugsley (chairman of the watch committee) said it was railed on the initiative of the Newport people themselves The Town-clerk said the position was just this. It was felt by a number of people that tf obtain a more effective suppression of street betting the police should be armed with powers of arrest, and the subject matter was referred to the law committee of the associa- tion. That committee reported that in their opinion it was not expedient, that the powers of arrest should be granted, and that the police of municipalities should rely upon their bye-laws. Mr. Hornby, as an amendment to the watch committee's report, moved that no further attempt should, in face of this opinion, I be made to get the association to seek powers of arrest. For this four members only voted, and it WM lost.

BOTHA'S SURRENDER No Definite News. CAPITULATON" EXPECTED TO-DAY. COMMUNICATING WITH DE WET. No definite news is to hand from South Africa respecting the negotiations with Gene- ral Louie Botha, but it is unquestionable that the matter has been referred to the British Government, who have not empowered Lord Kitchener to offer terms. There can be little doubt General Botha has folly determined to surrender and that this happy consummation is only deferred pending agreement on minor details in the negotiations. Although De Wet. Steyn, and Delarey may still be accounted irreconcilables, the capitu- lation of Botha must inevitably produce gloom and discouragement amongst their forces. From Brussels it is announced that Dr. Leyds, on behalf of Mr. Kruger, has sent a, long telegram to "Vice-President" Schalk- Burger at Eoosenkal, Northern Transvaal, asking for detailed information regarding the peace negotiations. According to am Amster- dam version of the negotiations, Botha's sur- render may be expected to-day (Tuesday).

CARDIFF. THIS DAY.—<Before Messrs. T. H. STEPHENS and J. HERBERT CORY.) A FIRST OFFENDER. George A. Sherwood, thirteen, a respectably- dressed. intelligent boy, was charged with stealing a gentleman's si'ver watch, value £ o, the property of Susan Sayers, from 21, St. Fagan's-street, between the 22nd and the 26th of February. Latterly Mrs. Sayers had been ill, and the nurse who nluI been waiting upon her said she mussed the watch from its usual place on the chest of drawers in the bedroom about four o'clock on Thursday afternoon. The watch, which cost j67 whea it was new, was produced and identified. The manager to Mr. Isaac, pawnbroker, 38, Wood-street, proved the pawning of the watch by prisoner on the evening of the 28th. The boy came into the shop and asked for a loan of 7s. 6d. on the watch for his father, and wit- ness advanced him the money. On the previous day Detective Harris arrested prisoner at 21, St. Fagan'si-street. He told the officer he hadn't seen the watch. Harris took him to Grangetown Polioe-station, where he said, "For- give me for telling- so many lies about the watch, sir. I did take it and pledged it in a shop in Wood-street for 7s. 6d., and gave the man the name of Jones and said it was my father's." On being formally charged he admitted the offence. The father of the boy was in coart, and stated, in reply to Mr. Cory, that Mrs. Sayers occupied two rooms in his house. The Bench took a. lenient view of the case, and bound prisoner over under the First Offenders' Act. MORE LIKE A PUBLIC-HOUSE." Lily Troy, 20, Peel-street, was summoned for selling beer without a licence on Sunday, the 3rd inst. Police-constable Arthur Davies watched the house for an hour and a half and saw five women enter, and when they left they appeared to be carrying something under their aprons. One woman was stopped, and was found to have two pint bottles of beer, and on being taken back to the house she said, in the presence of the defendant, that she had paid ls. for the beer. Twenty pints of ale were found in a cupbo, and a number of empty bottles were also discovered. Defendant said, It's. the first time I ever sold beer. I am only doing it for a living, because I am bad." Fined JE5 and costs, or a month. Prisoner tearfully pleaded for time in which to find the money. Superintendent Hayward: I object to that after the trade that went on on Sunday. It was more like a public-house. Prisoner was ordered to pay up at once or accept the alternative.

< '■ "■ "■ Local Law Case. To-day (before Mr. Justice Joyce) in the Qhevnceiy Division of the High Court the ease of Richard Beaumont Thomas- v. the direotora of the Aberoarn Tinplate Company (Limited) was resumed. It was a motion for an injunction to restrain the defendants from entering into or carrying into effect and: agreement for the ta.king over from the defendant, Wyndham Thomas, of the two tin-plate works known as CaJdicott Works and Waterloo Works, which had been carried on by that defendant. The company con- sisted largely of members of the Thomas family, Wyndham Thomas being the managing director and plaintiff being the largest sha.re- holder. In January, 1901. an agreement was entered into between the directors and Wynd- ham Thomas by which the company were to take over these two businesses, which belonged to Wynd'ham- Thomas, and take over all the liabilities. Plaintiff asked to have that arrangement set aside, and he alleged that both businesses were insolvent, one—the Ca.Id.i- cott worke having been closed for six months. He allseed that this was merely an arrangement for relieving Wyndham Thomas of his liabilities, which would be thrown on the company without any adequate consideration. When the hearing was resumed the plaintiff said he waa glad1 to be able to inform his lord- ship that since the case was before him last Friday the parties bad come to some provi- sional agreement which, if carried out, would save his lordship the trouble of adjudicating on the question. He asked that the motion should stand over until Friday week, and then they hoped his lordship would not again be troubled with the matter. Powell Duffryn v. Lewis. Justice Kekewieh stated to-day that Lewis, the plaintiff in the action of Powell-Duffryn v. Lewis, which related to the alleged improper working of coal at Aberdare, had died since the action was heard last Friday. Hi* Lordship said he mentioned the matter in order that the parties might consider their pouitkm, as he could not get rid of the matter until fie had delivered; judgment. Claim for Compensation. In the case of Jane Adams v. the Oely New Colliery Company a claim for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act, which had stood over for decision by the House of Lords upon the legal point upon which the claim turned—whether the applicant was long enough in the service of respondents to claim compensation—the Master of the Rolls and Lords Justices Collins and Romer to-day remitted the case back to the county-court judge sitting at Newport. ROYAL SHOW AT CARDIFF. Timbering and Splicing Com- petitions. The local committee are offering £21 in prizes for three classes in connection with the Royal Agricultural Show. We understand that entry forms cam now be obtained from Mr. J. L. Wheatley, Town- hall, Cardiff, to whom application should he made. Entries have to be gent in by the 1,t of May next. )

DEGENERATE CANINE. Dog's Determined Suicide. A remarkable case of a dog committing suicide is told by a Paris journal. The animal went out with its master, when the man, whilst traversing a level crossing, was run over 'by a train and killed. The body was removed to the residence of the victim, the dog following. It then disap- peared, but was observed the next morning by the keeper of the crossing crouching on the railway line. As a train was signalled, the keeper whistled to the animal, but it would not budge. £ Caught by the feeler of the engine, it was thrown off the line and badly hurt. The keeper approached to render it assistance, but the dog, uttering the most pitiful howls, ran to a neighbouring stream, jumped in, and was drowned.

CRUSHED BY FALLING WOOD I r- A workman named Moore was crushed to death in a Belfast timber yard last, night by a log af mahogany falling on him through a crane pulley breaking.

"How is it that 'Clarke's Blood Mixture' has obtained such great popularity P" is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it is unquestionably the finest illood Purser tho.t science and medical skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofula, Scurvy. Eczema, Skin and Blood Diseases. Bad Legs, Pimples and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Sold everywhere, at 2s. 9d. per bottle. Bewar« of worthless imitations and substitutes. eS J

Chinese Crisis. eo AMERICAN ARMY IN THE FAR EAST. New York, Tuesday.- Mr. Root, Secretary for War, has approved of General Chaffee's plans for the withdrawal of the American troops from China, and orders will be issued for the embarkation of the men at Shan-Hai-Kwan. It is probable that the Legation Guard will be fixed at two companies, to be adduced to one by the summer or early in the autumn. General Chaffee will proceed to Manila to relieve General M' Arthur.-Central New!.

DATE OF CORONATION. The "Pall Mall Gazette" has reason to believe that the King's Coronation will not take place this year. The ceremonial, which will be most elabo- rate and imposing, will take place in May or June of next year. The Coronation could not take place during the absence of the Duke and Duchees of York. To-day's Movements. The King attended at St. James's Palace this morning at noon for the purpose of re- ceiving addresses from the Convocations of Canterbury and York and various Dissenting bodies and the University of London. His Majesty drove from Marlborough Houee in a closed carriage, attended by an escort of Household Cavalry, and entered the grounds of the Palace from the Mall. There was a considerable crowd present.

GLAMORGAN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Meeting at Cowbridge To-day. After an existenca of 130 years, the Glamor- gan Agricultural Society finds itself in very low water. Its financial difficulties have become depres- singly burdensome. To-day a meeting of the members was held at Cowbridge, aver which Mr. R. T. Bassett presided, to discuss and determine the future of the society. Mr. R. W. Llewellyn moved that the society be immediately wound up, and this was seconded by Alderman John, mayor of Cow- bridge., Mr. D. T. Alexander, Cardiff, moved as an amendment that, under the circumstances, it was not desirable that the society be closed, but that it be carried on until the end of the present financial year, and the position of the society be then discussed. Mr. Rhys Thomas seconded, and eventually the amendment was carried.

————————^ i J FOOTBALL. Question of Rough Play. Our Llanelly correspondent writes: -Foot- ballers in Llanelly are awaiting with interest the sequel to last Saturday's match between Gloucester and Newport. Both these clubs, it will be remembered, have recently cancelled fixtures with Llanelly on the ground of rough play. Llacellyites by this time are becoming accustomed to the charge, but they could not help reading the report of last Saturday's match at Newport without a smile. From all accounts the players had a., very lively time, and there was more than one free fight during the pro- gress of the game. Curiously enough, Gloucester played Llanelly a fortnight pre- viously, and the game passed off without a single incident of the kind. The same remark applies, too, to the match between Llanelly and Newport earlier in the season, all the trouble arising, it will be remembered, between a section of the spectators and the referee, the relations between the players being plea- sant throughout. Now, to be consistent. Gloucester and New- port stoouki at once cancel fixtures with each other. At their last meeting the Llanelly committee decided to bold Gloucester to the fixtures which have been arranged for next season, and, if necessary, they will bring the matter before the Welsh Union.

IRELAND V. WALES. Change in the Irish Team. It is to-day officialy announced that Barr, Belfaet Collegians, and P. M'Govern, North of Ireland, will not play against Wales on Satur- day next at Swansea. Tbeir plaoes at half and forwatd respectively will be filled by Ferris. Queen s College, Belfast, and Harvey, Dublin University.

CASTLE LINER ASHORE. The Union Castle Line on Monday evening received intelligence that the steamship Kinfauns Castle, with mails and passengers from the Cape, ran ashore off the Needles Lighthouse that day. Two tugs were sent to the vessel's assistance from Southampton, and it was anticipated that the liner would be got off on the next tide. Kinfauns Castle Floated. The Press Association says: A telegram from Lloyds' Signal Station at Hurst Castle states that the steamer Kinfauns Castle, which grounded on Shingles Bank, floated off not 1.50 this morning, and has since passed Hurst Castle for Southampton.

TO BURY DEAD IN THE AIR. Burying the dead in the depths of the upper air is an innovation perfected by Lieutenant James M. O'Kelley, formerly of the British Navy, but now a resident of New York., Mr. O'Kelley was the inventor of the coin-in-the-slot machine and other apparatus that have made him known in the patent office. The Navohi is the balloon car in which dis- integration of bodies of the dead is forced. It is made of silk, eliptical in form. In an up- right position, the body is placed inside the balloon, occupying an airtight receptacle which connects with the balloon interior through only a gas tap. This casket rests on a rubber cushion which has a half-inch expansion, and through the cushion a rough pin works through an inflammable composi- tion. The coffin is lined with wax and before it is put into the balloon a strong acid is poured into it and over the body. Dissolution begins at once, a gas is formed which flows out through the top, and as the weight of the coffin grows less the rubber cushion expands, draw- ing the rough pin attached through the inflam- mable substance. In the meantime the balloon has been rising with its lifting power of 900 pounds, furnished by ordinary illuminating gas. As the fire catches the gas air rushes in, and the balloon, already at a great height, rushes upwards with tremendous momentum. In an experiment made with the body of a big dog, the Navohi, reached a height of 3,000 feet, pouring clouds of white vapour from the valve in the casket. For 200 feet more a black smoke came from it. Then a light broke from the lower end of the Navohi. It was on fire, and with a fiery streak, like that left by a rocket, the whole structure shot upward and disappeared. "In the future," said the inventor, "we may expect to see the funeral party gathered on the housetop, the Navohi swaying gently at its anchorage not far above their heads, and as the clergyman pronounces the laat words of the burial service the funeral director will sever the rope and the body take flight and follow its soul above the clouds."

LOYALTY OR--? The "Petit Journal" relates an anecdote of an Englishman who daily paraded the Boulogne beach last summer adorned with a straw hat, of which he appeared inordinately proud. To any chance acquaintances he would at once display the hat, which he declared was made exclusively from the straws which the then Prince of Wales had used for the absorp- tion of iced drinks. For the purpose of collect- ing these straws, the loyal Briton had pursued the Prince about for two years. Naturally (thinks the "Morning Leader"), I since his Majesty's accession to the throne, this original collector considers that his hat has doubled in value.

GRAVEYARD GHOULS. Instances of robbery and vandalism in churches and cemeteries have been unplea- santly numeroas in Italy this winter. On the night of Maich 4 some malefactors succeeded in forcirg the cemetery gate of Spotorno, near Savona, in Ligaria. Having demolished the marble tombstones and brickwork of the graveB containing the coffins of Professor Biiecelli, Cavalitre Batta, late director of the technical schools at Savona, and Cavaliere Lottero, late mayor of Spotorno, they endeavoured to drag fo-rth the WOJd and zinc ,sheH which enclosed the re- mains of Professor Buccelli. In this (says the Morning Leader ") they partially succeeded, as a-lso in the attempt to cleave the coffin with a, hatchet. They then appear to have decamped, leaving behind them the hatchet and two bott'es of wine, robbed from a neighbouring kitchen. Three #oiuig men have been arrested on sus- picion./

FREE CHURCHES IN COUNCIL. Conference at Cardiff. A HUGE GATHERING. Twelve hundred delegates, representing the Nonconformist Free Churches in all parts of the country, are gathered together in Cardiff to-day. Most of them aecepted the invi- tation to be present at the reception given at the Park-hall on Monday evening by Mr. Robert Bird, J.P., the president of the Cardiff Free Churches Council. It was an The Rev. O. H. KELLY, President of the Free Church Congreea, 1900-1.

unfortunate circumstance tha.t Mr. Bird was unable to be present on account of an attack of bronchial catarrh. His plaoe was well filled by his son, Councillor C. H. Bird. In addition to the delegates there were about a thousand of their hosts and friends present, so that the hall, spacious as it is. was crowded on both balcony and floor.

PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. A nine o'clock sermon by the Rev. C. H. Kelly, the retiring president, opened to-day's proceedings. Early as it was to a fraternity whose wont is not to obey the six o'clock or any other hooter, this, the first "serious" meeting of the series, was well attended, all the seats on the ground floor being filled, whil-e there were only a few gaps here and there on the balcony. I — Mr. ROBERT BIRD, J.P., President of the Cardiff Council. Dr. Parker, looking fresh and vigorous, was early on the scene, and took his seat on the platform with Dr. Guinness Rogers, the Rev. J. G. Greenhough, the Rev. Thomas Law (orgai)isin,g secretary), and Mr. Robert Bird. The preacher's text was, One tl4ug I know that, whereas I was blind, now I see." Flavoured with more practical thought and suggestion than with mere theology, and the discourse was just of that character calculated to open up the minds of the assemblage for the better or the worse thingm that were to follow during the day. The outgoing president (the Rev. C. H. Kelly) then vacated the chair, and formally welcomed the Rev. J. G. Greenhough, M.A., as his successor to the greatest honour that the Free The Rev. JOSEPH PARKER, D.D., Preacher of the Council Sermon. Churches Council can bestow upon its best men. Mr. Kelly congratulated his brother upon having attained a position so worthy, and he congratulated the council upon its choice of one so eminently fitted for the duties of the office. The new President was loudly applauded upon stepping forward to deliver his address. He said that his only regret was that one who had so worthily filled an office was vacating it. With a constant flow of fresh, piquant humour, t Ifr. LLOYD-GEOEGE, M.P. Hr. Greenhough kept his audience in a, state of keen and unbroken attentiTenees. Some of his thrusts at the Ritualistic party of the Church of England in particular were relished by an audience of so many Dissenters. In this age of clever mediocrity, talent without genius, statesmanship without religious con- viction, and leaders who watched the weather- oook, they might well play for giants like those mighty men of valour written of in the Book of Chronicles, who had understanding of the times to know what Israel ought to do. Some men, like EraASmue-it wae safer not to mention modern name&bad Perspicacity without courage. They knew exactly what ought to be done if some one else would do it. The world was beginning to discover that it could, give Oba" to a hundred if the hundred would only run. (Laughter.) They knew some things down in Judea better than they did in London opd Cardiff to-day. Speaking of present-day tendencies towards co-operation, the President went on to say that it was oonrmonly asserted that they were all Socialists now. Some of them would object to being el-assed- in tha.t way, and yet it muet be admitted that while the Socialists' Utopia had gone back into the fantastic dreamland whence it emerged its practical proposals were sweeping the extreme individualista from the field. He had uycontidence in these huge agglomera- tions which they in this country called com- bines. but which Americans, with more humour, caJled trusts.' (laughter.) The first combine of which they had any mention wae recorded in t.he Book of Exodus, of which a clever Jew was the promoter. In this instance a number of foolish dupes invested their possessions only to produce and worship one- golden ca.lf. Aggregation and cohesion were the dominating factors of the modern world. Needless to say, the movement wae not entirely healthy. A head might be expanded by disease as well as expanded by wisdom. God was great, but magnitude was not necessarily divine. The trade combina- tiong, which orea-ted a few millionaires and crushed a thousand smaller tradesmen, in- creased the sum of wealth, but did not hasten the golden age. The survival of the fittest was sometimes the apotheosis of the unfit. Passing on. the speaker approved of Imperialism in l the broader sense, but hoped the Imperialism of the music-hall, with its frothy bravado and 1 perpetual twanging on the Jingo guitar, j was as far remove-it from theirs as Heaven was unlike that other place which polite lips never mentioned. When these troirbled times were over he hoped- the Free Churches would- be able to agree on an Imperial policy. Referring to the unity of religious sects. the President went on to say that Protestant Christians shook hands where their forefathers fought, and' he thanked God that they had learnt common- sense in the school of oharity. A State-aided clericalism never did and never could have understanding of tiie times, and July blindly resisted the incoming tide. But the tide still swept on, though fussy sacerdotalism was busy with besom pushing it back. They (the Dissenting sects) were more securely fixed than ever on the grand evangelical truths. They all believed substantially the same things. They went forth to the conflict united as they had never been before—one aray, one watchword, one leader, and one purpose—and in this union around the ever- lasting verities of Jesus there weer strength and assurance of victory. The Church wae no longer outside the world, but in it. Phari- saical separation had given place to Christ's pure consorting with publicans and sinners, and the phylacteries had been put off for the girdle of ministering ove. They were sure that wherever the way pointed they would have Him as leader, and they simply prayed for light to see and courage to followe and be men like those men of valour who had understanding of the times to know what Israel ought to do." The concluding sentences of the president's masterly address were hailed with lond and prolonged applause, and from the beginning to the end there were frequent outbursts f approval and innumerable appeals of hearty laughter. Mr. Robert Bird, J.P.. was heartily received upon rising to address the gathering. Having expressed his sympathy with the principles underlying the Free Churches Oonncil, Mr. Bird paid a glowing tribute to the Rev. Canon Thompson, D.D., as an active, broadminded Churchman, who had done great work in the town during the past 30 years. As president of the Cardiff Free Church Council he (Mr. Bird) ifelt it his duty to make this reference in that great assembly now that Canon Thomp- son was about to leave Cardiff for London. Votes of Sympathy. The conference passed a vote of sympathy with the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes, with the family of the late Rev. Urijah homas, and with the King and Royal Family. Added to the latter was an expression of the jyr.lty cf the Free Churches to the Monarchy. Congratulation. The conference passed a resolution a ngra- tulating the two Free Churches of Scotland on their union. The Conference and the War. Dr. Mackennal, B.A., was entrusted with the war resolution, and in his observations betrayed a consciousness of treading upon dangerous ground. The effect of th* resolu- tion was that, while the council ?ecogM*ed that a great difference of opinion Misted among Christian citizens as to the origin of the war, found in the disagree•u'mt nocehEon why it should not express wi" one voice its distress that Christian nations could bid no way of settling their differences excrpt by the cruel arbitrament of the vword; also its deepening pain at the continuance of the war and all the horrors attending and, alxne all, its passionate desire for a !)ea.,e whfch, being wise and righteous, shall be em'tiriug. Mr. Robert Whyte, in seconding, gave it as his opinion that the war was inevitable and necessary, when the statement was met with cries of dissent from various pans of the building. With true Scotch persere-anee, how- ever, Mr. Whyte proceeded with 11;s h after a demand for fair-play from a delegate sitting in the front seats, which caused the chairman (Proceeding.)

Imperial Parliament. HOUSE OF COMMONS, Tuesday. The Speaker took the Chair at three o'clock. There were 65 questions to Ministers on the paper, but before these were proceeded with the House took into consideration the Wolver- hampton Corporation Water Bill, against the second 'reading of which several members had motions on the paper. The object or this Bill is to increase the supply of water available to the large com- mercial population of Wolverhampton and its neighbourhood, and some honourable members opposed it on the ground that it proposed to appropriate waters needed for the snppiy of other districts. Sir HENRY FOWLER urged that it was an abase of the judicial functions of the house to ask it to adjudicate on su-ch questions on the second readings of private Bills. A private Bill ought to be allowed' to go upstairs to a Select Committee, by whom, it would1 be care- fully examined) on the evidence, and only sanc- tioned on grownda cf public utility arid after every damaged interest had been compensated.

STREET STEEPLECHASES. Discussed by Newport Council. A question of steeplechases in the streets of Newport came up as a vision of joy or of evil, according to taste, at the monthly meet- ing of the Newport Corporation to-day. Dr. Satton. the baby councillor, objected to a. minute of the works committee with refe- rence to the re-laying of the roads after they had been cut up by the water and gas con- cerns. The works committee recommended that the borough engineer be required to continue to give serious attention to the relaying of these places. Dr. Suttoa objected to the word "continue," because he said the engineer had not begun to give attention to the matter. The roads in a great many places—he specified Lewis- street and Raglan-street particularly—were like steeplechase courses, and were a source of danger to cyclists and other vehicle users. The amendment that the word "continue" be struck out was defeated by a large majo- rity.

Forthcoming Elections, i LIST OF WJTHDRAWALS. During the day the following withdrawals 01 persons nominated for election as members of the board of guardians for the Cardiff Union were handed in to Mr. A. J. Harris: — CARDIFF. Parish of St. John.—East Ward: Messrs. T. L. Powell, J. Taylor, F. W. Brett, and A fred Good. West Ward: Messrs. J. Glenelg Grant and F. W. Brett. Parish of St. Mary Ward).—Messrs. F. G. L. Davies and A. A. Bryan. South Ward: Mr. T. O. Powlson. Taff Ward: Messrs. J. Jenkins, F. Grant, and E. Kent. Parish of Roath.—Park Ward: Rev, F. J. Beck, Messrs. E. Kent, James Holmes, and A. Kevil. Roath Ward: Mass E. M. Rees Jones, Mrs. C. K. Evans, Messrs. W. Roberts, M. Roberts-Jones, and A. E. Kirk. Splott Ward: The Rev. Price Jones, Mr. T. F. Nolan, and Mir. A. A. Bryan. Pariah of Canton.—Canton Ward: The Rev. W. P. Welch, Mr. Eli Waddington, and Mr. Charles Jones. Grangetown Ward: Messrs. H. Marshall and Joha -vkins. BÀRRY. North Ward.—Messrs. J. R. Llewellyn and W. Thomas, Miss L. Anderson. The result of these withdrawals is that there will be contests in all the wards of Cardiff, except Grangetown, the South Ward, and the West Ward of St. John's Parish. RURAL COUNCILS. Nowithdrawale of nominations for ejection of rural councillors in the union were handed to Mr. Warren; consequently, there wall be contests in the Ely and. Fairwater Ward of Llandaff, at Pendaylan, Rhdygwern, Rodry, St. Andrew's, St. Nicholas, Wenvoe, and Whit- church.

KAISER'S WOUND. Berlin, Tuesday.—To-day's bulletin of the German Emperor says:—"The healing process of the wound continues without^ hindrance. The swelling has further decreased?'—Reuter.

ACCIDENT ON BOARD SHIP AT CARDIFF. Shortly after seven o'clock this morning Isaac Taylor, a labourer, who resides at 27, Nora-h-efcreet, Roath, was admitted into the Car- diff Infirmary suffering from injuries to his back. He was engaged in unloading grain from the steamship Chidean when a. sack fell upon him, causing the injuries stated. At the institution he was attended bo by Dr. Rhys.

SPEECH AFTER EIGHTEEN YEARS' SILENCE. Hiss Mary Kate Hodges, a young lady resid- ing at Harbour-row, Queenstown. who had been dumb si ace her birth, eighteen years ago, acquired the power of speech quite unex- pectedly and suddenly on Sunday morning. She had bee-i an inmate of the Deaf and Dumb Institution in Dublin. Strange to say she acquired the of hearing also quite sud- denly on the let ult.

MATRIMONY IN INDIA. "Matrimony in India. a cynial grass- widower once said to the Calcutta "Englieh- man," "is the support of a wife who occa- sionally lives with you. and the up-bringin-l of children who never see youl"

GATWICK MEETING. 2.0 The BURSTOW STEEPLECHASE of 100 so vs. Three miles. a 12 5 Mr Agar's Greenhill Birch 1 a 12 5 Mr Yates's Poetaster .Dollery 2 Also ran: Mrs J Widger's Lutin m. (R Mor- gan) FettiJJ-15 to 8 on Poetaster 5 to 1 agst Greenhili. and 8 to 1 agst Lutin HE Poetaster led till two fences from home; when Greenhill challenged, and won by twelve lengths. Lutin HI. refused. (Race started at 2.1.) Greenhill was sold to Mr A Yates for 80gs 2.30-The HOBLEYLAND HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 100 sovs. Two miles. 4 10 0 Mr Young's Senator F Freemantle 1 6 11 2 Mr Barclay's Rookwood Mason 2 6 10 8 Mr Yates's Armenian Dollery 3 Also ran: Mr Polehampton's Randalstown (Butchers), Mr Newton's Coronat-ion II (Mr An wood), Mr Goodson's Connoisseur (Eames), Mr Wheeler's Dancing Laddie (J Jones). Mr Jeapæ's Flying Peggy (T Moore), Mr Green's Epsom Boy (G Williamson), and Mr W Steven's Montos (Mr F Hartigan). Betting-4 to 1 agst Randalstcwn, 5 to 1 each agst Rookwood and Armenian, 6 to 1 each agst Ccnnoisseur and Senator, and 8 to 1 agst any other. Randalstown settled down in front of Coro- nation, Montos, Epsom Boy, and Dancing Lad- die, with Connoisseur last. Going along the back stretch Epsom Boy beoame second, Coro- nation third, and Montos la!tt, and there waa no further change until fairly in the line for home, when Rookwood and Senator drew out, the latter winning by a. length and a half; three lengths between the second and third. Randalstown was fourth. Connoisseur fifth, and Epsom Boy sixth. Dancing Laddie fell, and Coronation ran out. Senator was sold to Mr Belton for llOgs. (Race started at 2.37.) 3.0.-The WICKHAM HURDLE RACE (Handi. cap) of 100 sovs. Two miles. a 12 0 Mr Polehampton's Outpost Butchers 1 a 11 12 Mr Shirley's Vincent .Mr A W Wood 2 4 11 7 Capt Bald's Sprig of Shillelagh Maaon 3 Also ran: Mr Haer's Teviot II. (Read), Mr Lysaght's Vic (W Nye), Mr Colwyn's Old Wind- sor (F Freemantle), Mr Mann's St Francis (Mr H Ripley), and Mr Smith's Little Brown Mouse (Makepeace). Betting—2 to 1 agst Sprig of Shillelagh. 9 to 2 agst Old Windsor, 8 to 1 each agst Teviot II. and St Francis, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Outpost settled down from Little Brown Mouse, Vic, Sprig of Shillelagh, and Old Wind- sor, and, making the whole of the running, woffiv a length; a head separated the second andxhird. Teviot II. was fourth. St. Francis fifth. Vic sixth. Old Windsor next, and Little Brown Mouse last. (Race started at 3.1.) 3.30-The TANTIVY STEEPLECHASE of 1.000 sove. Two miles. 5 11 10 Mr Thompson's Mintstalk .Phillips 1 5 12 3 Capt Leetham's Tiny White FTeemantle 2 5 12 1 Mr Hornby's Little Hercules Mr H Nugent 3 Also ran: Mr Maher's Khalifa. (Clack), Sir W Chaytor's Eye Witnees (Banner), Mr Pawson's Sans Gene (Williamson), Mr Bibby's Sal Vola- tile (Mr A Woodt, Mr Clyde's Dathi (O'Brien). Mr Delaney's Flutteier (Birch). Sir H de Traf- fr.rd's Scotchman (Dollery), and Mr W Walker's Buckingham Palace (Mason). Betting—4 to 1 agst Sans Gene, 5 to 1 agst Little Hercules, 6 to 1 each agst Mintstalk and Buckingham Palace, 100 to 14 each agst Dathi and Scotchman, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Scotchman settled down in front of Bucking- ham Palace. Sal Volatile, Dathi, Tiny White, and Mintstalk, with Sans Gene and Little Her- cules the last two. Ging along the back stretch Khalifa became tiuled off, and Sans Gene refused. Scotchman waa followed into the straight, by Tiny White and Mintstalk, of whom the latter shot to the front two fences from home, and won by three lengths; a length and a half between the second and third. Eye Witness was fourth, Dathi fifth, and Scotch- man sixth. » (Race started at 3.33.) 4.0—file MAIDEN SELLING HURDLE RACE of 100 sovs. Two miles. 4 10 7 Mr Mortlock's Musket Stock Pearce 1 4 10 7 Mr Brindle's Jocose Owner 2 4 10 7 Mr Murray's Partridge Green Birch 3! Also ran: Mr Ryan's Dona Ranu. (A W Pratt), Mr Catling's Margaret Hall (Makepeace), Mr Jeapes's Good Omen (T Moore), and Mr A Stevens's Remenham (Mr F Hartigan). Betting-5 to 2 agst Margaret Hall, 7 to 2 agst Jocose, 4 to 1 agst Partridge Green, 7 to 1 aget Remenham, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Good Omen was followed by Margaret Hall and Musket Stock, until two hurdles from home, w en Musket Stock drew to the front, followed by Jocose, and won by two lengths; a bad third. Remenham was fourth, MAwgaret Hall fifth, and Dona Rana last. (Race started at 4.2.) 4 SO—The SURREY STEEPLECHASE (Handi- cap) of 200 sovs. Two miles, a 1# 13 Mr Haie's Punch Ladle Read 1 6 11 0 Mr Barnato's Prosset Mr Hartigan 2 a 11 < Mr Pawson's The Sapper Owner 3 Also ra.n :Vr B:unett'e Chair of Kildare I (Mascn), and Mr Douglas Lane's Vera II. (More 11). Betting-6 to 4 ieiit Prosset, 7 to 2 agst Punch Ladle, 9 to 2 agst The Sapper, 6 to 1 agst Chair of Kildare, and 20 to 1 agst Vera II. SOUTHWELL HUNT MEETING. 2.0—The SOUTHWELL SELLING HURDLE RACE of 40 sovs, for four year olds and up- wards; weight for age; maidens allowed 51b; 'winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two miles. 4 10 2 Mr F Platt's My Pretty Jane J Wilson 1 a. 11 7 Mr Cadman's Swaledale Mr P S Cadman 2 a, 12 3 Mr J G Eleey's Uarling A Waddington 3 Also ran: Mr Barlow's Gheckman (Mr W Bissill), Mr G Walker's Baron Lumley (A Hall), Mr Watts's Coral Sea (H Hopkins), Mr Woolley's Exodus (Stainton), and Mr Beardftley's Benlovit (Hassall). Betting-9 to 4 agst Harling. 5 to 2 agst Swaledale, 4 to 1 agst Benlovit, and 8 to 1 agst any other. Won by ten lengths; a neck divided the second and third. The winner was bought in for 120gs. 2.30-The STAYTHORPE HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE of 40 sovs; winner to be sold for 50 sovs Two miles 5 10 6 Mr E Woodland's Crispnette P Woodland 1 a 10 10 Mr Cadman's Glendinning Eward 2 a 10 7 Mr Hartley's Carmenta Garrett 3 Also ran: Mr Askham's Brown Princess (Mr S J Ball). Mr Morley's Ilium (Mr N S King), Mr Colling's Kyoto (H Brown), Mr Hassall's Doncaster Beau (Owner), and Mr Southall's Or say (Griffin). Betting—5 to 2 agst Crispnette, 4 to 1 agst Doncaster Beau. 5 to 1 each agst Glendinning and Brown Princess, 6 to 1 agst Ilium, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won by a short head; six lengths divided the second and third. The winner was soli to Mr Whitaker for SOgs. 3.5—The NEWARK STEEPLECHASE of 25 sove, for four year olds and upwards; weight for age; winners extra; allowances. Two miles. 5 11 9 Mr SmarV's Stornaway Mr H Hunt 1 5 11 7 Mr Voder's Valdis Waddington 2 a 11 9 Mr Cove's Millepede Owner 3 Aleo ran :-Mr Bathew's Trivial (Garrat), Mr Lionel Dig':)y'a Longnor (Mr Coker), Mr Thomp- son's Blue Minting (H Brown), and Mr Reid Wa.lker's Orøeis (Acres). Betting—6 to 4 agst Stornaway, 3 to 1 agst Valdis, 5 to 1 agst Orseis, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won by foar lengths; two lengths divided the aecond and third. 3.35-The RAINWORTH LODGE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE of 40 sovs, for four year olds and upwards; weight for age; winners extra. Two miles. 4 10 7 Mr J G Elsey's Shearling A Waddington 1 6 11 3 Mr Hall Walker's Moyfenrath Mr J Fergusson 2 4 10 3 Mr Godson's Hipdown .F M Codd 3 Also ran :-Mr Bissill's Little Red Riding Hood (Garratt), Mr Whurr's Wolf's Hope :T Metcalfe), Mr F Hassall's JSneas (Owner), and Mr F Piatt's Timely Warning (J Wilson). Betting—6 to 4 agst Shearling, 4 to 1 agst Hipdown, 5 to 1 each agst Clneas and Timely Warning, 6 to 1 agst Moyfenrath, and 10 to I agst any other. Won by six lengths; fow lengths divided the second and third. OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. "Sportsman." I A* published in the "Racing Calendar" and the "Sportsman." Burstow Steeplechase 3 to 1 agst. Horleyland Hurdle (10).-8enator. 6 to 1 agst. Wickham Hurdle (8).-Outpost, 10 to 1 agst. Tantivy Steeplechase (11).-Mintgtalk, 6 to 1 ag Maiden Selling (7).-Mu-sket Stock, 10 to 1 agst. Surrey Steeplechaee (a-).-Puneh Ladle, 7 to 1 ag. OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. The "Sportsman" has been officially informed by Messrs. Weatherby of the following scratch- ings: Liverpool Grand National—Romanoff. All engagemerits-Jessie Soden. TO-DAY'S LONDON BETTING. Th-3 favoirites continue firm for the Lincoln- shirp. Handicap, but there was no particular feature in connection with the speculation. Against Covert Hack for the National 9 to 1 was the best offer, and of the outgicle division Coragh Hill meets wi-h most attention. Pri,em:- LINCOLN HANDICAP. (Run Tuesday, March 26). 10 to 1 ftgst Good Lack. t A o 11 to 1 Forfarshire, t A o 12 to 1 Harrow, t 16 to 1 Irish Ivy, t 15 to 1 Syerla, t 16 to 1 Marconi, t & a 25 to 1 Grecnan, t 33 to I -klvese!)L, t 40 to 1 — Damocles, t 40 to 1 — Arsenal, t GRAND NATIONAL. (Run Friday. March 29). 9 to 1 agst Covert Hack, 0-10 to 1 wanted 12 to 1 Drumcree, t 14 to 1 Yelox. t 14 to 1 Mayo's Pride, t 16 to 1 Barsac, t 20 to 1 Fanciful, t 25 to 1 Cor«;?h Hill, t 100 tc 1 Hugath Lath, t DERBY. 12 to 1 agst Toddington, t 12 k. 1 "Veles, t 14 to 1 Jour De Fete, t 25 to 1 Olympian, t

ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING. Remenham, St. Francis, Olive Branch, Mint- stalk, Senator. Old Windsor, Armenian, Poet- aster, Scotchman, Romanoff, Pro&set, Flut- tered, Buckingham Palace, Descended, Eye Witness. Wales, Benhead, Dona Rana, Sans Gene, Sal Volatile, Tiny White, Dathi, Vic, Flying Peggy, Khalifa, Powderlongh, Rathealv, Sybarite, Destroyed. Caracalla, Brigadore, Punch Ladle, Teviot II., and Little Hercules. LATE ARRIVALS The Sapper. Sprig of Shillelagh, Rookwood, Chair of Kildare, Epsom Boy. Musket Stock, Greenhill, Lutin III., Coronation II., Katabasis, Vincent, Merecl-ough, Bedhampton, Outpost, Randlestown, Vera IL, Conspiracy, Margaret Hall, Bigarreau, Intense, and Elliman.

On the Stock Exchange 1.30 p.m. Money market very quiet. Call loans 3 to 3J. fixtures 3i, fortnightly loans to the Stock Ex- change 4 to 4i, three months' bills 3. Bom- bay and Calcutt-a transfers, 15 15-16. Gold premium, 128.20. On the Stock Exchange business is extremely quiet, but prices are steady. Consols are dull at a decline of 1-16 for Money and i for the Account. Americans quiet, but firm, with the excep- tion of New York, Central, Southern Paci-fies. Northern Pacific Preffe, Baltimore, and Atehi- son Prefs, which are J to i down; other descrip- tions i to i up. Canadian Pacific 1 Hp. Trunks harder without mach change. Foreigners steady. Mines inactive, and rather easier in tone. 2.45 p.m. Console lower. Fall: Money 1-16. Account À. Rupee Paper unchanged. Home Rails easier. Rue: Caledonian Deferred i, Chat-haaa and North British Deferred J. Fall: Great Northern Deferred |, Great Eas. tern i. Brighton, and Dover Deferred.3 i. Americans firm. Rise: Norfolk Common a, Canadian Pacific 1. Chesapeake and Louisville 3. Erie Pref and Northern Pacific. ti. Ontario. Norfolk Pref, and Reading Firsts J. Atchisons, Kansas, Texas, and Beading J. Union Pacific. Wabash Debenture. Illinois. Pennsylvania, and Southern Pref i, Denver, ditto Pref, and Erie â. Fall: Baltimore., Southern, Pacific Union, and Pacific Pref 1- Trunks better. Ri«e: Firsts and Seconds i, Thirds and Debenture i. Guaranteed Mexican Rails unchanged. Foreigners quiet. Rise-. Pern Pref and Debenture 1. Uruguay Fives Argentine 1886 i. Mines dull. Rise: Amalgamated 14, Ferre:ira and Ooregurn i, Pref, Matabele Reef. and Bonanza I. Langla-agte, Champion Reef, Fin- ] gall, and Neudigdroog 1-16. Fall: Lake View 'Rand Mine and Wemmer i, Brownhill. Sons of Gwalia 3-16, De Beer. Modder. Robinson. Per- severance, Anaconda, and Tinto g. Goldfieldg Deferred. Eavt Rand, Geldenhuis, Van Ryn, Ivanhoe. and Gold Trnet 1-16. Coats i u-,n. Al!ooppe Pref has fallen 1. Lip- ton Debenture Silver, 28 1-16. AUSTRALIAN. INDIAN. Ac. Op. Cl, OR. at, A sso. Gll W.A. 2& Snndjdroog 4 4% BrokenHill Pro. 47/S.. kwegam Ora. 4% 4 Brilliant St, Geo. 2% Po. Pref 5 £ 5% Champion Heef. 5 £ 6 Parings Consols 4/9 — Glden iiors*Shoe !()■% i'eakhil! UoMN* 3ft Do 7 .inks 1 £ Sons of Gwalia.. 2-'g 2% Great Fingal 55r 5ft W.Au«. 14 Urea> HoiAr. 23/9 23/3 :<> Tii. 60* Do P's>e"inw 7A 7fe Bossland Qt. W. 2& Do Mainreef. 1ft 9% 9& HniiDaii's li. Hill 4J 4{ £ !Vn::ntT.yeil 4% Hannait'tt Oroya l j Do North 2ti Ivanhoe 8% Boston Coj.per.. K»lgnrli 3-% ICopper King Do Soofcb 2-!2 25 [Utah 7 K00tensy 2(4 Le Hoi 7ft Vi^w LfHi. 8%-8fc! Do No 2 K". A G'. Fii* (Tharfiis 8% MasouandBarry 3% jStrattons 1^; Mysore 6 £ 'WaiUi Gold 9% 9 £ SOUTH AND WEIR AFRICAN. Op. 01. Op. 01. Anpeto 7 jjmnveis 5% Apex 7-% jKniubt 6 Ashanti — 246 3% Btrnnlo Consols 2 m Do Block B 1 Ribiani 2 Agcy 2^ P,onants. 4% 4S;WT»r 44 British ;•>. Africa |Hat'beleGoldR 4?i 41r (Chartered) !*fe»er ACharltn 5% BritlBh Gold C't 4& Mod<l»-viontein. 11% 11& City* Suburban 5% Mozambique 2 £ Claudes Ashasti Ilk New Primrose,, 41 4. Co.'isdCHdfldnof N ic-el. S. Africa Def 8 Do Deep 1% Crawn Rest 15 k)ctvluu (;Onsd.. 2.fa De Beers 32 U.%ndfontein 3* Dunraven IA iRaud Mines 42% 42f.- IVrban 131 t5* Rhodesia Xatd. 11 EaAtBand 8 tJobim-on 9-^ 9% Fanti Cons' 1». ? £ nr Rose Deep. 9& Ferreira. 21% 21ft fvalisbnry Z% Ge.elone 2 Selnkwe 2& 2% Geldenhuis 6% 6- £ Simmer So: Jack. ói8 Do. I'eep 10& S. Afric Gold Ts Globe & Phoenix Transvaal Gold. 2^ bold CoostAmal 1 Do Derelo'm't 1% Heriot 6% United Rhodesia -ft Jafrersfonteiu 18 (ITiUase Mainref Jonanesbrg Tnvt 2A Wwsau 5% Jubilee 6% IWiUougbbyCo, 1-& TRAFFICS. Chatham and South Eastern.— £ 1.850 increase. Lancashire and Yorkshire.— £ 857 decrease. Grea.t North, of Scotland, JE254 increase. Highland. JB370 decrease.

JJE NET J. fp HOMAS, STOCK AND SHARE BROKER, EXCHANGE-BUILDINGS, AND STOCK EXCHANGE, CARDIFF. Telegrams—" Preference." Cardiff. Telephones—1.169 Nat.. 106 P.O. e851

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. OORN. London, Tuesday.—A moderate spot business has been concluded in wheat at to-day's market at generally the values of Friday last. Maize d dearer-mixed American moving to a fair extent at 3s d to 3s lOd per cental. Flour met a moderate dmand, and values continue steady. Beans and peas unchanged. CATTLE. SaJford. Tuesday.—A smaller supply of cattle, with a good demand at late rates. The supply of Sheep was also larger, and last week's prices were maintained. The supply of calves was about the same as last Tuesday. Quotations: —Cattle. 5d to 6Jd; sheep, 6d to 9id; calves, 6d to 9d per lb. FISH. Cardiff, Tuesday.-Supplies very scarce, and prices advancing. Quotat.ions -Salmon, 2s4d; turbot, Is 2d; soles, 2s 6d; lemon solee, 8d: halibut, 10d; and brill, lOd per lb.; cod, Ze 6d to 3s 3d; hake. 3s; best plaice. 3s 6d to 5e 3d; small, 3s; whitches, 3s; gurnet, Is Zd; skate. 2s; haddock, 2s 6d to 3s; conger, 2s 6d; and finnons, 38 to 48 9d per stone; kippers. Is lOd to 2s 3d; and red herrings, Is 9d to 2s per box of 50; oysters. 3s 6d to 4s; bloaters, 8e 6d; end herrings. 8s per 100. Grimsby, Tuesday.—About 37 vessels brought in mode-rate catches, for which there was a strong demand. Quotations: -Soles. Is 4d to Is 6d; turbot. Is to Is 2d; brill, 7d to 9d per lb.; plaice, 4s to 6s; lemons, 6s 6d; live halibut, 6e to 12s; dead ditto, 4s to 5s 6d per stone; live ling, 6s; dead ditto, 5s; live cod, 3s to 5s; dead ditto, 2e to 2s 6d; live skate, 4s; dead ditto, 2s each; live ooalfish. 38s; dead ditto, 35s; roker, 18s per score; kit haddocks, 18s to 20s; gibbed, 20s to 22s; live ditto, 23e to 25s per box. SUGAR. Glasgow. Tuesday.-The official report says: -Bettp,- tone, and good business done at rather firmer prices. The private report says: -Large business done at prices unobtainable yesterday. BUTTER. Cork, Tuesday.—Seconds, 99a; thirds,v$4s per cwt. In market: 39 frrkin*. WOOL. London, Tuesday.—The second series of sales for the current year commenced to-day. Messrs. Balme offered 3,792 bales. Messrs. Buxton, Ronald, 3,749 bales, and Messrs. Jaoomb 4,122 bales. HAY AND STRAW. London, Tuesday.—The supply brought for- ward this morning was moderate, and. with a sratained demand, a fair business was again carried through, while values retain their recent steadiness. Quotation*: -Be-at clover, 95s to 100s inferior ditto, 80s to 87s 6d; specially-picked hay, 92s 6d; good ditto, 80s to 85s; inferior ditto, 50s to 60s; mixture and sainfoin, 70s to 90s; and straw, 20s to 36s per load. POTATOES. London, Tuesday.-Modera-te quantity was available, but the demand continues of a quiet character, trnd only a small business was effected. Pnces remain, however, without na-terial alteration. Quotations: English Reading Gia.uts.'SOs to 90s; Professor Maerckers, 80s to 90s; British Queens, 80s to 90s; Up-to- Dates. 80s to 110s per ton; Belgian and Dutch Imperators. 3s 6d; Uagnnma, 3s 6d to 38 9d; French and German ditto, 3s 9d to 4s 3d per tag. METALS. Glasgow, Tuesday.—Opening: Scotch firm; moderate business done at 55s 9d and 53s 13id cash, 53s ibid fifteen days, and 5õfI Iijd twenty days; buyers. 53s 8d cash, and 53s 9d month; sellers. 5.), 8 cash, and 53s lOcI month. Cleve- land firm; moderate business done at 46s 5d. 46s 4d. and 46s 4d month; buyers. 46s 3d month; sellers, lid more, Cumberland idle- sellers. 58s 8d cash, aAd 58.e 10d month. Middlesboroiwrb jdlA.

Political Turmoil At Newport. COMING ELECTION INQUIRY. WHO WILL PROTECT THE JUDGES? At Newport County Council to-day Mr. Wil- kinson asked what stepe the watch committee were taking to preserve order during the time that his Majesty's judges were in the town for the trial of the election petition. Alderman Pugaley said it was really a matter for the head-constable, but if anything serious was likely to arise he would consult the watch committee. The only thing be. as chairman of the watch committee, had beard of was that twelve constables were required as an escort. ■Mr. Wilkinson: Will you take care that a sufficient foroe is maintained to preserve the order of the town? I have reasons for asking the question. Alderman Pugsley: You may depend upon, that. Alderman Mordey: If Mr. Wilkinson as a member of the council, has any reason for believing that there would be any disturbance of the peace of the town he should mention it. MT. Wilkinson: I am only giving the opinion of the workmen of the Alexandra Dock and the river wharves. Mr. Gower: That is a libel. The Mayor: I have no hesitation in saying that this is a libel on the workmen of the Alexandra Dock and the river wharves. Subsequently Mr. Wilkinson asked who was going to the expense of decorating the ante- rooms of the assembly room, where the court would be held. Alderman Moses, as chairman of the works and general purposes committee, said in aH. general matters the expenses connected with the court and the trial would fall upon the mayor of Monmouth, but in the case of the decoration of the ante-rooms—which were now very cheerless—it would be done at the expense of the corporation of Newport, because these rooms would have to be decorated, not only for the convenience of the judges, bat also for the magistrates and for general purposes.

Someone Has Blundered OVER NEWPORT'S ELECTRIC LIGHTING. Whether or not there has been a miatak or a blunder in estimating the cost of the Newport Electric Power Station, whereby the estimate has gone up from £ 85,000 to £ 130,000, and then to £ 200.000, wae a good deal disoussetf at the meeting of the Newport Corpora-tioi this morning. Extracts from technical papers were brought up against the engineer. Mr. Parehall, the American power expert, and observations favourable and unfavourable were passed upon his methods. The direct issue, however, upon which a divi- sion occurred, was whether the plans and drawings were sufficiently detailed to allow of tenders being properly sent in. and whether quantities should not be furnished for the building. There was aleo a good deal more than a. sus- picion of personal fight between Mr. Parshall and Mr. Robert Hammond, the engineer of the lighting works. Mr. Gower said Mr. Hammond had not carried out all the power work. and they wanted to have an explanation from Mr. Hammond as to the big loss on the lighting: station fcr last year. After a lot of discussion and many protests from the mayor th., t there had been no blunder or mistake ia the estimates, the cor- poration decided that the matter be referred back to get more details for the guidance of tenders.

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. BI.AENAYON. —To Let, ilarcli 25th. I>»r>re Business Premises; best position, prineipaj street.—Applr' "lkJ¡ell, Blaeuavuu, 1227nl9 LADY Wjshes to Beixinimeud kright YouGiiJ Ltdy most useful in the house end good with her 912,-D., 22. Broad-street, Blaen- 122fenl5 AT)DLEILS.-Wainted, General Hands: aoeastonied Is to colliery work; stste wageb.-Appiy Dyke, Uhhw Ifil 1225al9 WANTKJJ. for Three or six Months, Sitting-rooia. and Tiro Bedrooms.-Apply O 80, Wasters Mail. Ci.brdif 12MU15 OSTLKR Wanted; must haxt previous experienoe;; first-claas references required.—Apply, personally,' tiivyhound Hotel, Abergavenny. alQQIO XjWIi SALE, Two Konstis, InverD«s»-plae*; every eoa- vw/ienoe: one with large yard; together or seps- rately.—Apply 36 glenmy-gtreet, Cardiff. al0011 WANTED at oiioe, Assistant, must hare lirst-class references; also be me4 -to soliciting; VTetett and Enr]iAh.-Apply, stetin^ fall particulars, wages, ç, to J. and C. Sackey, Bridgend. 7298B WANTED, Foreman for Locomotive Fitting Shop — TT Apply, stating experience, wages, and references. t« Crawsbay Bros., Cyfarthfa Limited, Mertirr Tydfil. 72989 WANTED immediately, First Hand Dressmaker; must be good lit.—Apply, full particulars, £ >au» and Alien (Ltd.), Oompton House, Aberdare. 12231119 WANTED, Housemaid lor Business Hoiiw — with full particulars, Mis. Jones, Comptoa House, Aberdare 1221u19 WANTED at once, stylish, practical Milliner —Applr Erans and Allen (Ltd.), Cosapton House, Abe*. "ar>- 1222ul9 IXTtTANTED, by responsible Person, Situation aa ,M. Housekeeper; servant kept: good manager; thoroughly experienced with dairy and poultry; good cook; excellent references; widow, one child, 2 yean. Thomas, Green Cottage, Gwynfe, Liangudock. Car- laartlieueliinj. I226u19 "VVTANTED, experienced Coffee-room Waitress.— Apply Mrs. D. E. Williams, Iry Bush Boyal Hotel, Carmarthen 12191115 HOUSEKEEPER, respectable, emerly), Keep Work. JL-L iug Man's House; English or Scotch; comfor- table home; 110 chiktren.-Apply Hopkins, Jeweller, fclamlikj 1218alS WANTED, a good House-Pariouraraid for'Loudon; Chuidiwoman. —Mrs. K. Nicboll, 40, Aiouoeeter- place, Portman-square, London. 1217u15 DBA.PEB.Y.—Wanted, Young Men for Manchester Departments.—Apply, with full particulars, to James Colmw (Limited), Bath. 1216itib WANTED (commission), for Large Paint and Oft Mannfa<-turere; must have sound connection and excellent references; every encouragement.—Apply 0 77, Wwsteiin Mail, Cardiff. 1215ul5 ANTED, smaft Youth for Oil MeTchant'e OlEce;l. w some experience.—Apply, with particulars, 0 78., Western Mail, Cardiff. 1214ulS WANTED, Kood Plain Cook for London; about 28. —Mrs. Flower, Briton Ferry. 1213«19 WANTED, Two Bedrooms and~Sitteng^room STtti Vicinity of Richmond-road—Apply O 79, Wee- tern Mail, Cardiff- 1212U15 APRIL llth—Wanted, good Plain Cook. House^par^ lourmaid, and House-schoolroom-maid; expe- rienced, strong, early risers; both maids to be good needlewomen. Mrs. Simkin, Pontrilas, Hereford- ehirp_ 1230" 19 A PRJL 20t-h.—Wanted (Temporary), good Sewing- JtJl Children's Maid; line handwork and machine (Singer's).—Mrs. biiak-in, Pontrilas, Herefordshire. -n19' WANTED, experienced Laond rem, Cottag» Laundry.—Mr?. Jones, Sarnssfield, Weobley. Herefordshire. 12 £ >ul9 MECHANICAL Draughtsman—Wanted, Mechanieal Draughtsman —Apply, stating age, experience, an* salary required, 0 75, Western Mail, Cardiff. 1236nl9 LOCUM Tenens Disengaged; experienced; m manage branch.—Locum. Abercynon. 1234u|9 FR Sale, a splendid Lorse Cart, with irrmng suitable for cob 14 hands; made by Norman, Cor* diff; only used a few months. Also New Bet of' Har- new.-Purtber particulars on application to J. B. G., Aberpwynfi R.S.O. 1253uls WANTED, respectable, domesticated Young Wonatt as Companionable Help; farmhouse; family 3;i wages, jCI2; tie servant kept.—ArMon Court, Le4- bury. 1232U15 WANTED, House-Parkiurmaid at once.—Apply Mis. W. Kimaootef Pigeonsford, Llangranog. 9ulS WANTED, a Young Lady as Barmaid; must be used to quick counter trade.—Apply, with refe» rences, to T. Jenkins, Blaengarw Hotel, Blaeo- garw. 1228u15 -EYOU,SEMALD.-Wanted, smart, respectable 6irl.- JLI Cardiff and County Club, Westgafee-sbeet, Quo. 1241«19 WANTED, Jobbing Carpenters to Erect BiUpostiac Stations, fee.—Apply Borough and Pemarth Bitl- pasting Ccmpacy, 20. Working-street, Cardiff. 124oulb WANTED, Pocond Saruian, used to quick eoont«r tra<*e in Colliery District. Also Young Man as Groom-Gardener and Make Himself Generally Useful. -.Apply 0 84, Western Mail, Cardiff. 1246UI9 WANTED, a steady Man as Driver; constant job —« E. Gillard, Grange Mews. Cardiff. 1244ul5 RF.SPONSIBI»E Cook Wanted, final! family, about 25th March —O 82. Western Mai), Cardiff. 243ai5 WANTED, Young Mac for Farm Work! good milker: used to power chaff-cutting; indoors.— eian-y-nant House. Whitchurch, Cardiff. 1237111b COMPANION Wanted~to Girl, 20 Xears <i( A^ Advertiser (Widower), hring in pretty country district, one son at home, both engaged in business during day, ÐMires OoiupauioE for his Daughter; must be fond of country life. healthy, cheerful, and fro. 20 to 25 years of age; t-reated as one of the family.- llioto. and full particulars, 0 81, Western Mail, Caf- diff. 12»113 SOL. PHILLIPS ]j (" The Old Fina," PAWNBROKER JEWELLER, AND SILYEHMZTX, f Ha 43, CAROLINB U- ■ lit STREET, CARDIFF. A BARGAIN.—Silver EIIrlitll Levtr (Benson, Kjoadsa), 50L., cost CS. A BARGAIN.—Gent 's strong Genera Watch, 5s. 9d.g warranted 3 years; sent on approval. A IU.RGAIN.-9ct. Gold Horseshoe Peart Pm, 4s. 6d. Also Gold Diamond Pin, 6s. 6d. A BARGA1.:N.-LadY" 18et.. Gold 5-stme DisnoM E-ing 198-; worth double. A BARGAIN—Sent. 9ct Gold Albert aad fcoctaet» 30s.; sent ,n approval. A. BARGAIN —Gent's Silver Geneva Watch, Albert included. 10s. 64 warranted 3 "&Ts. A BARIaIN.-Gent.'s 9ct. Gold Signet Ring, 4s. iI- Also Lair's 9ct Gold ftcfagearat Rog. vWL 6Ao 4