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STOP PRESS 11 Latest Teieorams II EXP:R.ESS" OFFICE, 3.10 p. IXD ci'TRiTGnnrsBY STRIKE. The Press Association Grimsby correspon- dent telegraphs that the dispute between the owners and the engineers and fisher- men is officially declared to be at an end, ,nd work will be resumed on Monday. 2.0—Also ran: Bunch of Flowers, Pedometer. Glacebury, Bertred, Salix, and Lye Lees. aetting—7 to 2 agst Catcleugh. 2.30—The OCTOBER OPEN PLATE. IPicador 3 7 6 Peace and • 4*2 Plenty 6 8 6 De Lacy 4 8 2 2.30—Also ran. Nippon, Emir Little Cham- pion, Sister Lncy fiily, Tintagel Castle, Cas- sock's Plate, and Specularia. I I

Extraordinary Story. MERT-HYR GIRL:S ESCAPADE. Working Underground as a Boy. A most sensational romance is communi- cated to us by our Merthyr reporter, who says that a girl of fifteen years old,named Edith Gertrude Phillips, of Abercanaid, who left home last Monday, lias been found working as a boy in one of the Plymouth pits. Our representative had an interview this morning with the girl, who made the follow- ing statement: — I wa., fifteen years old last January, and have been living with my father, James Phillips, a pitman, and my mother at the Glynderis engine-liouse, there being at home besides myself an older brother, named Joseph, and four younger children. "Since leaving school, about three years ago, I have been doing the house work. My mother has been in the habit of beating me repeatedly, and last Saturday when she came home from Merthyr she knocked me about the head, shoulders, and back with her clenched fist for not having finished washing some shirts. She was cross with me all day on Sunday. Towards dinner-time on Monday, when the coast was clear, I undressed in the back garden and put on a shirt and an old suit of clothes belonging to my brother Joseph, which were hanging out on some bushes, and cut my hair short with a pair of scissors and went off. I threw my own clothes into the canal, and went for a walk round about the Cwm pit. "In the morning I went up to Dowlais and asked for work at them steelworks, and was told to come to the office the following morn- ing. That night I kept walking about the streets the whole time, and did not sleep any- where. Next morning I went to the Dowlais offices, but failed to get taken on. I returned to Merthyr, and went across to the South Pit, Plymouth, where I tayed until the men came up. I saw a collier named Matthew Thomas, who promised to give me work with him the next day, and on the following morning I saw him at the lamp-room and went down with him to work in the No. 1 pit as his boy, the arrangement being that he should pay me 15s. per week. I worked all that day, and got lodgings at Mrs. White's, in Nightingale-street, Aber- canaid. I worked also on the Thursday and on the Friday, and still lodged at Mrs. White's, where, after I had washed on Friday night, Police-constable Dove found me. Each night at my lodgings I slept with another lodger, named Robert Jones, but he had no suspicion of my sex, which, of course, I carefully con- cealed." (For conclusion see Later Editions.) -0_-

To-day's Football, Cardiff Schools' League. DIVISION I. Radnor-road v. Stacey-road.-This game was played on the Roath Park.There was a strong wind blowing down the field, of which the Stacey-road boys had the advantage in the first half. and, although the Cantonians had the better of matters, they kept them from scoring. The second half put a different aspect on the game, goals coming in rapid succession from the Itadnor-road forwards, the final whistle only saving Stacey-road from further disaster. The final score read:—Rad- nor-road, eight goals; Stacey-road, nil. o' Albany-road v. Roath Park.—This match was also played on the Roath Park. A tight struggle took place, and right up to the finish both teams went well, the result being a draw, each goal remaining intact. Marlborough-road v. Wood-street.—At Roath Park. A very even contest was witnessed. Wood-street gave the better exhibition of the two teams and were rewarded with two goals. Marlborough-road also registered one, but they could not equalise, and Wood-street scored a well-deserved victory. Final score:- Wood-street, two goals; Marlborough-road, one goal. Severn-road v. Lansdowne-road.—These teams met on the Llandaff Fields. Despite the dull weather, a large number of spectators had gathered together to witness the game. In the first half the Lansdowne boys had hard lines in not scoring on several occasions. Just on the call of half-time rain began to fall, but not for long. In the second half some most exciting play was witnessed, and Field, by a fine centre, managed to give the ball to the left wing, who scored. Severn-road managed to retaliate. After this both teams scored a goal each, and the match thus ended in a draw of t .vo goals each. Jarman played a good game for Lansdowne-road. South Church-street v. Gladstone School.- Played on Leckwith-road Ground this morn- ing. South Church-street won the tos3 and played with the wind, which was blowing strongly from goal to goal. A rush down and a misunderstanding between Gladstone backs and goal-keeper, saw South Church- street score a goal in the first five minutes. This seemed to rouse the visitors, and against the breeze they put in some pretty and effec- tive play. Half-time score: -Gladstone, four goals; South Church-street, two goals. The second half was mostly in favour of Gladstone, who had the wind at their backs. Both teams played extremely well, and showed good form for two second division clubs; but South Church-street. by not taking advantage of the climatic conditions- in the first half, lost their opportunity. Final score :-Gladst;ne, seven goals; South Church-street, two goals.

Torpedo Boats in Collision The Central News Margate correspondent telegraphs:—Yesterday the Sheerness torpedo- destroyer flotilla, was manoeuvring off Margate, and the Salmon and Angler were undergoing their steam trials. Both vessels were going at a terrific speed rounding the Tongue Light- ship, the Angler being between the Lightship and the Salmon. In returning the Angler's propellers struck the stern of the Salmon, tear- ing the steel plates like paper. The force of the collision threw both crews in all directions. The Salmon signalled that she was sinking, and his Majesty's ship Lee rendered assistance by the aid of her collision mat and pumps. The two crippled destroyers were afterwards towed into Sheerness. No lives were lost, but there were some miraculous escapes. A court- martial to inquire into the affair has-been ordered* | |>

Fight in a Cellar. THE POLICEMEN AND THE BURGLARS. Beer Bottles as Missiles. AN OFFICER'S TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE Before the Wednesbury magistrates yester- day, George Coombes, 32, fitter, Doe Bank, Ocker Hill, Benjamin Tonks, 24, labourer, and Henry Hooper, 21, tube maker, both of Dudley- street, were charged on remand with burgla- riously entering the Stores Inn, Holyhead- road, on the night of the 11th ult., and Tonks and Coombes were further charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Police- constable Savcry, with inteat to avoid arrest. Evidence was given that on the night in question William Henry Luker, the landlord of the Stores Inn, locked up his house, and went away about 11.15, and he returned alone about 12.15 midnight. On entering the back yard he saw a light in a sitting-room, and saw three men inside, two of whom he recog- nised as Hoopel" and Tonks. They appeared to be helping themselves to food and drink. He informed Police-constables Savory and Monntford, who returned with him to the public-house. The men were still there, and Mountford identified the third man as the prisoner Coombes. Almost immediately Tonks and Coombes went down into the cellar, a&d Savory csept to the entrance with a view ttr seeing what they were doing. Tonks ascended from the cellar and had a look around, and then saw Savory close by. Tonks at once exclaimed, "Look out, chaps, there are some coppers at the top, but don't let's be taken alive?" Hè ran down into the cellar again, Savory at once following and closing with him, and also seizing another man. The con- stable shouted for the assistance of his fellow- constable, who, however, was struggling with Hooper. Savory endeavoured to keep his hold of Tonks, but he received several blows on the head, apparently from bottles being thrown, as he heard the noise of glass being broken. The place at this time was in total darkness, prisoners having extinguished the light. Savory graphically described his subsequent experience. To cope with his unseen assailant he loosed Tonks, who then joined in the attack made upon him and also struck him with bottles. He struggled as best he could with his drawn staff against the odds for about ten minutes, when he was overpowered and forced on to a barrel. The third man, alleged to be Coombes, then got on him and gnawed his face. Tonks meanwhile exclaiming, "Murder him!" Whilst his cheek was being bitten Savory got his thumb and finger in his assailant's mouth, and also tried to shake him off by the th-oat. Eventually the man released him, but almost immediately he received another heavy blow on the head, and heard Tonks say, That's finished the b At this stage Police-sergeant O'Leary and Police-constable Smith, who had heard of the occurrence, arrived on the scene, but, un- fortunately for Savory, he failed to benefit much .in consequence, as his fellow-officers mistook him for one of the burglars. There was a conflict of evidence as to what occurred, Savory stating that O'Leary com- menced to beat him with his staff. He put his hands up to protect his head and ex- claimed, "Sergeant, sergeant, you are hitting the wrong man; it's Savory." but the blows continued, and he then struggled to free him- self, though he continued to endeavour to convince the sergeant of his error. Eventually his hands became useless—one finger being broken and the others severely bruised, and he was struck two or three times on the head and one hand was handcuffed. In this state he was' dragged into the open air, where a light was procured. Police-sergeant O'Leary then said, For God's sake, forgive me!" and Savory replied, "How can I forgive you?" Police-constable Smith removed the handcuff. but Savory alleged that he was left unattended in the yard. He cried for help, as he thought he was dying, and eventually a man named Hickin looked over the wall. He, however, stayed where he was, and Savory said he had to crawl across the yard and ask him to fetch a doctor, which he promised to do. Shortly afterwards Dr. Dingley came and dressed his wounds, and ordered his removal to West Bromwich Hospital. Dr. Dingley stated that the injuries were of a very severe character, and, although the police-con- stable had been discharged from the hospital, he would not be able to return to his duties for some time to come. Police;sergeant O'Leary gave as his version of what occurred in the cellar that he found all the evidences of a violent struggle going on On striking a match he saw Tonks, who at once hit him with a bottle on the head. He closed with Tonks, but in the darkness another man pushed him over, and Tonks got away. When he got up he closed with the man who had intervened, who proved to be Savory, and who, he alleged, dealt him as many blows as he got back in return. He also stated that he left Savory in charge of two men. It was stated that after the melee seventeen broken bottles and. a bucketful of broken glass were found in the cellar. There was also a mallet with blood upon it. Hooper was kept. secure by Police-constable Mountford, and Tonlts was found hiding in a bedroom and arrested by Police-sergeant O'Leary. Coombes escaped, but was apprehended next day, and it was alleged that he bore traces of having been in a struggle, while a handkerchief found in his pocket was alleged to belong to the land- lord's wife. The public-house had been com- pletely ransacked by prisoners. After hearing the evidence for the prosecu- tion, the Bench adjourned the case until Mon- day.

FISHING FOR POSTAL LETTERS. At the Marylebone Police-court, London. yesterday, Alf Lashmar, 30, painter, and John Mitchell, 22, labourer, of 35, Linhope-street, were charged on remand with being suspected persons found loitering in the Outer Circle, Regent's Park, supposed for the purpose of committing a felony. Plain-clothes Constables Seward and Wood were in Regent's Park at 2.30 a.m. on Monday morning. From something they overheard they watched and saw the men go to a public letter-box. Their action was, in the officers' judgment, suspicious. Prisoners were stopped. and they threw away a piece of lead attached to which was, on one side. some adhesive sub- stance, and on the other a long piece of string. The adhesive stuff was also found in a saucer on one of the prisoners, and on the aperture leading to the inside of the letter-box. Mr. MTntyre, solicitor to the Central Post Office, said the postman who afterwards went to the box found no letters in it, nor any of the sticky stuff. The police said they knew nothing against the prisoners. Mr. Curtis Bennett was satisfied that the prisoners were guilty. He advised them to give tip this practice or they would find them- selves in Denal servitude for five years. They would now go to prison for three months.

THE BIRMINGHAM WATER DEPARTMENT, Th £ Birmingham Water Committee, at their meeting yeAerday, determined to propose to the next meeting of the city council that an application should be made to Parliament next session for extended powers for the com- pletion of the Elan Valley Waterworks. The time for completion under the Act of 1892 will expire on the 27th of June next year, and as it will be impossible to complete the works by that day, an application to Parliament for an extension of the time is necessary. Advan- tage will be taken of the occasion to obtain the sanction of Parliament to the abandon- ment of certain works authorised under the old Act, but found to be unnecessary, and the substitution of others in certain cases. None of these variations are of particular impor- tance, but their general effect will be to effect a saving on the entire scheme, which it has been found possible to advantageously alter in certain cases. The committee are looking forward to obtaining ttíe water supply in 1903, though the entire completion of the scheme will be at a considerably later date.

SUCCESSFUL TRIALS OF SUBMARINES. The trials of the French submarines Triton and Espadon at Cherbourg have proved satis- factory. The latter remained submerged for four hours and her crew experienced no fatigue.

TWO ENGLISH FISHING BOATS SEIZED. Paris. Saturday.-rThe "Libre Parole" pub- lishes a. telegram fflnn Havre announcing that two English fishing boats, 1lie Pioneer and Evolution, were captured yesterday by the French torpedo-boat Edmond Fontaine while fishing in French waters. They were brought into Havre, where the crews were lodged in prison.—Router.

CARLIST RISING THREATENED. Barcelona, Saturday.—The rumours of an impending Carlist rising are becoming more definite. Several proclamations by the Pre- tender have been distributed in Barcelona, and the Duke of Solferino has gone to the frontier. On the other hand, some of the Carlist leaders have received a letter from General Moor, who ie now at Toulouse, communicating to them superior orders that all Carliets who participate in any insurrectionary movement without authority will be expelled from the r party..—Reuter,

AMERICA CUP. Columbia Victorious. TROPHY WILL REMAIN IN U.S. Exciting Contest Yesterday. DEFENDER WINS ON TIME ALLOWANCE. The last race for the America Cup in con- nection with Sir Thomas Lipton's challenge on behalf of Shamrock II. was run off outside New York Harbour on Friday, and resulted in another win for Columbia, the defender. Five races have been run: two were declared invalid, owing to the failure of the wind, and the remaining three were a)l won by Columbia. Under the conditions of the contest, the victory is. consequently, awarded to the defender, and the cup remains (for the present, at least) in American hands. The race on Friday was keen and interest- ing. There was again a good breeze, and the competing yachts had, therefore, an impartial trial. Shamrock II. was the first to gain the goal, being two seconds ahead, but the handi- cap of 43 seconds has to be allowed for, and Columbia, therefore, wins by 41 seconds. Early in the morning the wind off Sandy Hook blew at the rate of 24 miles an hour, later on falling to 15 or 20, and at a further stage to a still lower rate. The course was fifteen miles S.S.E. to lee- ward and return. Salient Points of the Race. 11.02 a.m.—The start, Columbia leading. 11.17 a.m.—Shamrock drew ahead. 11.27 a.m.—Shamrock led by ten lengths. 12.48 p.m—Shamrock rounded mark 49sec. ahead. 1.12 p.m.—Columbia drew level. 2.0 p.m.-Wind fell considerably; Columbia, leading. 2.15 p.m.—Shamrock took the lead. 3.35 p.m.—Shamrock reached the goal 2sec. ahead, but lost on the handicap. The Contest Described. NEW YORK, Friday. Yaching experts looked forward with keen interest to a splendid run before the wind to-day, as promising a fair test of Shamrock's ability in that direction. The crews of both spent the early morning hours in a final thorough inspection of rigging and sails, to make sure that nothing had been strained or weakened in yesterday's strong wind. Both got away from their moorings earlier than usual. Shamrock, instead of waiting until she got outside, hoisted her mainsail, but Colum- bia was towed out with bare poles. Before nine both had passed outside Sandy Hook. The splendid north-west breeze still held true and strong, and away out beyond the lightship it was kicking the blue water into white caps. Shortly before ten Columbia hoisted her main- sail, and soon after dropped her tow-line. By 10.15 both were standing off and on around the lightship, with mainsails and club-topsails up. Neither Captain Barr nor Captain Sycamore seemed to fear the wind, for both set their No. 1. or largest, club-topsails, though yester- day Captain Sycamore, in a wind of the same strength, had invited some criticism because he, apparently, did not make the best use of the cloth at his disposal, for he used No. 2 jib-topsail, while Captain Barr was using No. 1, and distinctly lost ground in the second leg. The jockeying at the start was a pretty piece of work It the waring signal, at 10.55, the yachts had not yet come together. Shamrock made a complete circuit of the com- mittee boat and lightship. Columbia met her to the north-west of the line, close hauled on the port tack, and luffed into the wind. Shamrock followed suit. When Shamrock came about to go for the line, Columbia also came about on her starboard beam. When the starting-gun was fired, both were sailing parallel to the line. heading southward. They were soon so far westward of it that it was impossible for them to cross before the handi- cap gun, unless one or other gave way. Sham- rock was holding under Columbia's lee-beam. They were almost on even terms, but Sham- rock forced Columbia nearly over the com- mittee boat before she gave way. Just as the gun sounded the handicap signal, Shamrock's balloon jib-topsail was broken out. Her spin- naker boom had been dropped a few moments before. Now the great sail was smartly set. Columbia's balloon jib-topsail was broken out while crossing the line, and her spinnaker was set just as she cleared it. Columbia crossed the line exactly 15sec. ahead. but the official starting time (the handicap-gun having been fired) was llh. Omin. 2sec. for both. After they crossed the line the British boat seemed to cut Colum- bia's wind to some extent, and there ensued a little luffing match, Cap- tain Barr trying to get his wind clear. The yachts were sailing very rapidly, their huge spinnakers bellying out in the fresh breeze and their mainsails drawing beauti- fully. The Britisher began to draw up on Columbia, and after a few minutes' sailing had gained considerably. At this point, how- (ver, Columbia seemed to catch her wind, and maintained, if she did not increase, the lead in the next two minutes. Then again Shamrock, with her greater sail area begin- ning to tell, drew up, and it was a magnifi- cent neck-and-neck race until at 11.17 Sham- rock drew ahead, and in a few moments had placed a good stretch of water between her flying stern and Columbia's nose. In another ten minutes of fairly skimming the waves she had reeled off a good ten lengths of lead, and at that time seemed able to hold it. After 35 minutes' sailing, both going at a terrific pace, the yachts had stepped about half of the first leg, and, try as the%Vmerican skipper would, he did not seem able to lessen the good lead obtained by Sir Thomas Lipton's boat. About 12.45, when the boats were nearing the outer mark, the wind began to flatten a little, which was instantly shown in the decreased speed of the sloops, but they were eating up the fifteen miles which lay between them and the stake boat at a splendid pace, still going like the wind. With the flattening wind the sea was comparatively smooth, and all the conditions were absolutely ideal for a before-the-wind race. At 12.45, with the outer mark almost upon her, Shamrock's sailors swarmed forward nimbly, and in came her great spinnaker, preparatory to rounding. An instant later Columbia's men had also got in her great sail, and before it had been hauled on deck Shamrock was luffing round the stake boat. Right on her wake came the American, and turned right astern of her. They ronndei as follows: — Shamrock-12h. 48min. 46sec. Columbia-12h. 49min. 35sec. After rounding, Shamrock stood towarle the New Jersey shore, on the starboard tack, while Columbia went off the shore on the port tack, hut Barr only kept 011 this board for an instant before he swung Columbia around on the starboard tack, and the racers began to thrash to windward. At 1.5 p.m. Captain Sycamore put Shamrock on the port tack ar.d crossed Columbia's bow. She hela on this tack 10. about two minutes, and then again swung about on the starboard tack, and both were headed dead inshore towards Long Branch. Sycamore again put Shamrock on the port tack, followed closely by his rival. When both had been on the port tack long enough to draw a comparison it was evident that the American was pointing higher and footing faster than the English boat. As they held along on the port tack both heeled beau- tifully to the breeze, which, though somewhat lighter, still held plenty of strength to sena them home within the time limit. It was just 1.12 p.m. when, bevond question ana doubt, the American had reverted to her old trick in windward work, and was ahead. With masterly seamanship Captain Barr had stolen the weather berth into which the nose of Columbia was gradually eating. tie 1fa(J turned what looked like a defeat into what seemed a victory. It was not all seamanship, however, for he had been aided by a puff of wind catching Shamrock and laying her over. but he saw it, and he took instant advantage of Shamrock's misfortune. Both beld on the port tack for almost an hour. The race at this time was slow when compared with the speed of the first leg. The wind had fallen considerably. It was just at 2h. Omin. 3sec. p.m. when Barr put the Columbia on the starboard tack, and headed towards the New Jersey shore. A minute later Captain Sycamore put the Sham- rock round on the same tack. As they sped shoreward it was seen that the Columbia was still ahead and ell to windward. After ten minutes' sailing both again went on the port tack. the Columbia again taking the lead, but Captain Barr only held this course for a few moments before he put the Columbia on the starboard tack. The wind was getting light and inclined to be fluky, and the race was becoming slower. In less than five minutes the Columbia was again put on the port tack, with her head up, almost for the lightship, while the Shamrock went about on the stavhoard tack. Now the Sham- rock seemed to be picking up, and had, appa- rently, taken the lr-ad. It was getting to be the closest kind (ff race, and at 2.15 the Shamrock had secured the lead. For the next fifteen minutes there were continua! split tacks. At 2.40 the Columbia, made a short board on the port tack, and shortly afterwards went about on the Btar- board again, holding the same course. It looked-as if the Shamrock had forced her about, but it could not be determined defi- nitely. Anyway, it was now a very close race. At 2.45 the Shamrock went on the port tack and headed north, and the Columbia soon followed. It was developing into a very exci- ting contest in spite of the light wind, and as the yachts stood in towards the shore Sham- rock seemed able to hold her slight lead. Her big sail-spread seemed to give her a slight rdvantage. However, it did not seem as if the Shamrock were sufficiently ahead to secure a wind. At 2 48 the Columbia went on the sta.-bo,ir.-I tack, end the Shamrock imme- diately followed suit. On this tack the drop of wind was plainly perceptible, and what had started as a magnificent race bade fair to finish slow. The tack on the starboard was short, for within less than five minutes Cap- tain Ba^r had swu-ig Columbia on the port tack again, and almost instantly Captain Sycamore followed. The race had reached a point where the slightest favou- rable puff meant much, and where seamanship of the finest kind was required. At 3.15 the yachts were still holding a long port tack, and the finish was no more than three miles away. A large part of the excursion fleet had scurried ahead and taken a position on the finishing line. At 3.17 Shamrock went on the starboard tack, being then about one and a half miles from the lightship, and held on this tack towards the New Jersey ahore. Shamrock forced, and then, swinging around on the port tack, headed for the line. Columbia followed immediately. The boats were now headed straight for the finishing line, Shamrock having the weather berth, and what looked like a safe lead. But for the handicap of the time allowance, indeed, it was anybody's race. It was then merely a question whether Columbia could get to the finishing line, not ahead, but within her 43sec. At 3.30 both went on the starboard tack, Shamrock taking the lead. At that time Columbia was just under- neath Shamrock's lee bow. It was heart- breaking work; the seconds dragged like minutes. As they drew near the line it was seen that what had seemed a safe lead for Shamrock had become a doubtful question. A second later, and it became almost a cer- tainty that even if Shamrock did cross first, Columbia was within her time allowance. Almost as one boat they went across the line, Shamrock first, but Columbia only so few seconds behind that it made no difference.- Press Association Foreign Special. The official times at the close were:- Hrs. Min. Sec. Shamrock. 35 38 Colnmbia 3 35 40 The challenger was, therefore, ahead by 2sec.. but the victory was awarded Columbia on the time allowance. THE BETTING. After Thursday's race the betting in New York jumped to 5 to 1 on Columbia,-Reuter. SIR THOMAS LIPTON ON HIS DEFEAT. The Handling of the Shamrock, STRANGE SUGGESTIONS. New York, Saturday.—Sir Thomas Lipton, speaking to a press representative on Sham- rock's defeat, said:—"The best boat won. My disappointment at not winning is not so great as my joy would have been had I won. I should have felt better if Shamrock had won at least one race. As to trying again, that's a matter for future consideration. The victory was fai rand square and honourable. The result, of course, is distressing to me, but Shamrock is not in disgrace. As to-day's time shows, she actually beat Columbia by 19sec." Mr. Spears, the yachting expert of the "World," writes to-day that Sir Thomas Lipton did not have a fair run for his money. He lost the race through inexcusable blunders, or the boat was "pulled." Mr. Spears blames Mr. Jamieson for interfering with Captain Syca- more. The opinion is expressed by other yachts- men that Shamrock would have won two of her races if she had been properly managed. They declare that Shamrock was the better boat-that errors of judgment on the part of those in charge permitted Columbia to win. It is held that there was too much talent on board the Shamrock, and that Captain Syca- more was hampered by their suggestions, and denied a free hand. Instances are cited where the Shamrock was badly handled, and it is held that these mistakes must have been made against Captain Sycamore's judgment. The "Sun" says:—"Shamrock is a wonderful boat. The surprise furnished by Shamrock, is not likely to be soon repeated. Sir Thomas Lipton is, of course, disappointed, but he need not be sad." NOVEL PROPOSAL. Suggested New Test. The question of the moment is, Why did the Columbia beat the Shamrock? Some hold because she is the better boat. Others think that it was because the Columbia had the better crew—in «ther words, that it is American marine architecture. The Daily Express" has made a novel pro- posal. It is none other than the yachts shoultl compete again, with Shamrock's crew on Columbia and Columbia's crew on Shamrock. This would decide whether the Americans can build better yachts than we can or whether their seamanship is better than ours. The Editor of the Express yesterday lata the proposition before Sir Thomas Libton in the following cablegram, to which he has not had time to reply:— Sir Thomas Lipton, New York. Great popular debate here as to whether the defeat of the Shamrock is rue to the superiority of American seamanship or to better American constructive ability. "Will you put your crew aboard the Columbia and turn the Shamrock over to the Columbia's crew to engage in a race if the American's will consent? Result would throw more Mght on the respective merits of boats and crews. "We have cabled the proposition to Com- modore Morgan. DAILY EXPRESS." At the same time the Express" cabled to; ex-Commodore E. D. Morgan, the manning owner of the Columbia, as follows: — COMMODORE E. D. MORGAN, NEW YORK Great popular debate here as to whether the defeat of the Shamrock is due to the superiority of American seamanship or to their better American constructive ability. "Will you put your crew aboard the Shamrock and turn Columbia o..e!" to the Shamrock's crew to engage in a race if Lipton consents? Result would throw more light on the! respective merits of boats and crews. "We have cabled the proposition to Lipton. DA]ILY EXPRESS.' Lovers of sport in London have received the suggestion with enthusiasm, and hope that it will be taken up. Boston, Saturday. — According to the Journal" Sir Thomas Lipton says he would gladly agree to the suggestion that both crews should exchange boats for another if the Americans consented.-R.euter.

LISVANE GOLF CLUB. New Ground to be Opened Next Saturday. A meeting of the Lisvane Golf Club was held on Friday afternoon at the offices of the secretary (Mr. Selwyn Biggs), when arrangements were made for the formal open- ing of the club next Saturday afternoon. The Mayor of Cardiff (Mr. Thomas Andrews, J.P.). has kindly consented to perform the opening ceremony. The members of the club are invited to be present and bring those friends who are likely to take an interest in the club. Given fine weather, the beautiful coast surroundings will be an attraction in them- selves. A match will be played between the captain and vice-captain (the Rev. W. E. Shaw and Dr. S. Wallace) and various mem- bers of the team. The pavilion has been recently completed, and is a most beautiful adornment to the charming scenery around and about.

A TERRIBLE CHARGE. Rome, Saturday.—The police at Florence recently received an anonymous letter stating that Signor Corsi, a very wealthy barrister of the city, had kept his sister in confinement for twenty years, while be enjoyed her estates. Signor Carsi was yesterday arrested. The sister was discovered in a pitiable condition. —Central News.

CANADA AND UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION LAWS. New York, Saturday. — Dispatches from Quebec state that the steamship and railway men are protesting against the action of the American Immigration Office at Quebec, which is stopping the numerous undesirable immi- grants, who endeavour to make their way into the United States via Canada.—Central News.

The Royal Colonial Tour. Banff, Friday.—The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and the Royal party met Sir Claude Macdonald on his way to take up his new post in Japan, and the Duke conversed with his Excellency for twenty minutes.-Reuter.

Shoesellers can keep their Sizes well assorted from our large Stock week by week, and every Live Slioeseller will realise the advantage of doing so.—HSyle and Co.'s Wholesale Boot Warehouoe, Woluanbystreet, Cardiff. e9334

To-Day's London Press. VIEWS ON VARIOUS TOPICS. Bravo, Sir Thomas I Sir Thomas Lipton has, if we may use an Irish-like expression, scored a snlendid failure. He has.only just missed success His country- men are fully alive to the great services he has rendered a manly and adventurous national pastime--the pastime of a people who have made their history upon the sea.—"Daily News." Are English People Rude P Comparisons of national manners, such as have filled our postbag during the past few days, are always unsatisfactory. Different people have such widely different experiences on which to base their conclusions, so that where one Englishmen will gibbet his own countrymen as the most boorish, and London as quite the roughest, rudest spot in the world, not excluding Pekin, another will rtturn from abroad with the conviction tl1at foreign manners are everywhere far worse' than English.—1"Daily Mail." Well Done, Shamrock It is suggested that the two boats should change crews and try a-gain in a friendly race. Everybody would be pleased to see .such a trial of strength. Anyhow, we shall leave off with the friendliest spirit on both sides of the Atlantic, and with the partisans of either boat holding the greatest respect and admiration for the other craft and the other crew. It has been the best fight for the Cup on record, marred hy no accident, no unfairness, no ill- feeling. Well done, Columbia! And, with an extra cheer, Well done, Shamrock"Daily Express."

Mayoralty of Cardiff. HEAVY DJUTIES^OF THE COMING MAYORAL YEAR. It is not going to be an easy matter to find a mayor for Cardiff in succession to Councillor Andrews. The duties and responsibilities of Mr. Andrews's year were foreseen to 00 so many and important that several of the councillors entitled to the mayoral chair by seniority of membership decI íned the position The year which begins with November 9 promises to be no less onerous than the one which is drawing to a close. From an Imperial standpoint, there wiII be the Corona- tion. to celebrate; locally, the coming of age of the Marquess of Bute will call for suitable recognition. These two events in themselves would make sufficiently heavy demands upon any mayoralty, but in addition there is the visit of the Shepherds' Society, the home-coming of the Welsh Regiment, and. in all probability, the presentation of the freedom of the borough to General Baden-Powell. All these are important functions, and it is not surprising to learn Uiat there is considerable hesitation among the gentlemen who stand nearest to the mayoral chair. Councillor Mildon, who was the first eligible last year. stood out on the score of ill-health, and it is understood that he is still undecided as to whether he will accept offiee for the coming year. Mr. Frank Beavan. Mr. Edward Thomas, and Mr. John Jenkins come next in the order named, and. in all probability, each will in turn be invited should Mr. Mildon still decline. Mr. William Evans and Mr. Robert Hughea have the right of refusal after those already named. One of the many proposals made in the privacy of municipal counsels centres on a young and active member, who is pretty low down on the list of members when the latter are arranged according to seniority. Up to the present, however, the mayoralty is an open question.

Colliery Flooded at Hirwain. At eleven o'clock yesterday morning the water in the workings of the Aberdare-Mer- I. thyr Colliery, Hirwain, rose to a great extent, but, owing to the efforts of the management, work went on all day. At two o'clock this ¡ morning, however, the water again made headway, and all work had to be abandoned, the workmen bringing out their tools. Efforts are now being made to cope with the flood. It is feared that the colliery will not be in a fit state for working for some time.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE T.V.R. A serious accident occurred on the Taff Vale Railway at Ynishir on Thursday night. During shunting operations near the National Col-1 liery, Wattstown. by some inexplicable means, one of the wagons got uncoupled, and fourteen of them ran down the line. About quarter of a mile distant, and when nearing the Ynishir Eailway Station, they came in contact with the safety points, with the result that they were thrown off the metals, causing con- siderable damage to the trucks and to the per- manent way. The station also received some damage. The whole of the wagons belonged to the United National Collieries (Limited). A breakdown gang has since been busy clear- ing away the wreckage. Railway Accident at Rhayader. One of the carriages of the first up-train ran off the rails near Rhayader Station on Thursday morning. in close proximity to a bridge. The line at the point is on an embankment, and had the carriage toppled over a very serious accident would have occurred. The cause of the occurrence is sapposed to have arisen from the brake- power on the coach not being fully on. Another Accident on the G.W.R. A remarkable number of accidents have happened during the last week or two on the Great Western Railway. Lavington. on the new line of railway between Westbury and Marlborough, was the scene of an a-ccident on Friday evening. A coach in the centre of a train got derailed, and several of the wheels at the rear followed in its course. The train was brought to a standstill, but not. before the derailed coach had ploughed its way across the opposite track. Both lines were blocked for several hours. Fortunately, no one sus- tained any injury.

VANISHED PRESENTS. Unwelcome Guests at a Wanstad Wedding. Miss Webster, the daughter of a wealthy Wanstead contractor, was married from her father's residence, Cambridge House, Cam- bridge Park Wanstead, on Wednesday last. The whole of the wedding presents, which had been tastefully arranged for the view of the guests, were stol(>n by burglars the preceding night. Their value is estimated at over £200. Entrance to the house had been effected in a particularly clever manner. The thieves had evidently carefully planned the affair, for they appear to have made straight for the presents, and. having secured them, left the house with- out disturbing anything else. None of the family or servants heard a sound. The bride and bridegroom, when told of the occurrence, bore their loss philosophically. The matter was kept private until after the wedding, and the newly-married couple are row on their honeymoon.

"GLIMPSES OF A LEGACY." The story told by Emma Fox. charged at Bow-street, London, with begging, that she was the daughter of Mr. Fox. patentee of the Paragon umbrella frame, and that under his will she was entitled to £82,000, has excited much curiosity among those familiar with the Fox family. The statement that a daughter existed caused some surprise. The works started by the la/te Mr. Fox are now carried on by a limited liability company at Stock- bridge. near Sheffield. Yesterday morning a correspondent made inquiries from the secre- tary as to the truth of the statement made at Bow-street, and he said that the story was a fabrication, and that no daughter of the late Mr. Fox is now alive. The only member now living is a son. Mr. Samuel Fox the inventor of the well- known "Paragon" frames for umbrellas, began life in a very humble way. Then he.invented the "Fox's Paragon" umbrella rib, and speedify made a fortune, tnrned his business into a limited liability company, built two churches, and died. at the age of 71. in 1887.

Max O'Rell s Visit to Cardiff. As will be seen from our advertisement columns, the first lecture in connection with the Y.M.C.A. lecture course is to be given. on Monday next by Max O'Rell. Max O'Rel! is no stranger to Cardiff, and we feel sure he will draw a crowded house when he gives his inimitable talk on Peculiar People I Have Met." The secretary of the association has still a few course tickets left, and the pur- chase of these is considerably cheaper than by gaining admission by single tickets.

English Cricketers in America New York. Saturday.—Yesterday M. Bosan- quet's cricket team commenced the match against Philadelphia, their last match to be played in the States. The Philadelphians at the close of play had scored 292 for eight wickets. The game will be resumed to-day.- Central Newa.

Sunday Services. LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL. EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.— In residence. the Very Rev. -he Dean and the Yen. the Archdeacon of Llandaff. Eight a.m.: Holy Communion. Morning: Garrett in D; Litany; ant.hem. "Source of all light" (Haupt- marni); hymns, E31 and 550; preacher, the Archdeacon. Afternoon: Garrett in D: anthem, "WIn is like unto Thee. 0 Lord?'' (Sullivan); hymns. 243 and .1; preacher, the Rev. Minor Canon Skrimshire Offertories for Cathedral Expenses and Choir Fund. ANGLICAN CHURCHES. All Saints (Adamsdown-square).—8.0 and 11.0 a.m., Rev. John Humphreys (Penygraig); evening, the Yen. the Archdeacon of Llan- daff. Christ Church, Wells-street.—(Holy Communion 11.0 a.m.)—Rev. C. W. Lamport (pastor). Eglwye Dewi Sant (Welsh).—10.15 and 11.0, the Vicar; evening. Rev. John Humphreys (Penygraig). St. Mary the Virgin (Holy Communion 8.0 a.m. and 11.0 a.m.. Choral).—Morning, Rev. E. T. Finch; evening. Rev. E. B. Rand. St. Michael's (Docks).-Holy Communion at 8.0 a.m. (Choral)—Rev. W. A. Dutton. St. Samson.—(Holy Communion 8.0 a.m., Matins 10.0 a.m., evtnsong 6.30 p.m.).—Rev. L. T. Finch. St. Stephen's.—Rev. A. G. Russell. BAPTIST. Ainon (Welsh) 11.0 a.m. and 6.0 p.m.).—Rev. W. Rees. Albany-road.—Rev. W. Howell Williams. Bethel (Mount Stuart-square).—Rev. T. Davies (pastor). Bethany (St. Mary-street^.—Rev. W. E. Winks. Ebenezer (Pearl-street).—Rev. Caleb Joshua. Hope (Cowbridge-road).—Rev. T. W. Medhurst. Salem, TIoath (11.0 a.m. and 6.0 p.m.).—Dr. Waldo James. x Splott-road.-Rev. Rhys Jenkins (pastor). Siloam (11.0 a.m."and 6.0 p.m.).—Rev. W. Harris. Tredegarville (The Parade).—Rev. James Baillee. The Tabernacle.-Rev. Charles Davies. BIBLE CHRISTIAN. Cowbridge-road.-Morning, Mr. A. E. Codd; evening, Rev. W. S. Welch. Diamond-street.—Morning. Rev. W. S. Welch; evening, Mr. G. D. Norman. Miskin-street.—Rev. Cooper G. Hawken. CALVINISTIC METHODIST. Cathedral-road.—Rev. R. R. Roberts, B.A. Clifton-street.—Rev. R. J. Rees, M.A. (pastor). Crwys-road.—Rev. Philip Gelly. Plasnewydd (Keppocli-street).—Rev. J. Pulford Williams (pastor). Evening subject, The Human Soul and God." CONGREGATIONAL. Ebenezer (Anniversary).—11.0 a.m., 2.30 p.m., and 6.30 p.m. Preachers—Rev. P. Price, B.A (Liverpool), and Rev. D. G. Williams (St. Clears). St. Paul's (Cowbridge-road).-Rev. J. Harrop Walker. Charles-street.—Rev. J. Williamson, M.A. Central (Queen-strtet).—Rev. W. Spurgeon. Hannah-street.—Rev. W. Tanner Hughes. Minny-street.—Rev. E. C. Davie3 (Ynyshir). New Trinity.—Rev. D. Tyssil Evans, M.A. Roath Park—Morning, Rev. SilaS Charles (pastor); evening, Rev. J. Edward Flower, M.A. (London). Richmond-road.—Rev. W. Cadwaladr Parry. Star-street.—Rev. I. Morris. Severn-road (Welsh).—Rev. T. M. Howells. PRESBYTERIAN. Roath Park.—Rev. Dr. Thoburn M'Gaw. Windsor-place.—Rev. A. Macmillan. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WALES FORWARD MOVEMENT CENTRE. Clive-road-haII.-Pastor F. H. Leybourne. Crwyg-hall.—Dr. Pugh. Fitzroy-street-ball ("Harvest Festival).—Morn- ing, Evangelist Jones; 2.30 p.m., Dr. Pugh; evening. Alderman R. Cory, J.P. I Grange town-hall.—Rev. Watkin Williams (pastor). Heath-hail (Harvest Festival).—11.0 a.m., 2.30 p.m., and 6.30 p.m.—Rev. W. F. Phillips. Memorial-road.—Rev. Seth Joshua. Moorland-road.—Morning, Mr. W. E. Clarke; Memorial-road.—Rev. Seth Joshua. Moorland-road.—Morning, Mr. W. E. Clarke; evening. Rev. G. Brain (pastor). I Saltmead-hall.—Evangelist B. G. Barker. PRIMITIVE METHODIST. Mount Zion.—Morning, Rev. Peter Kay; even- ing, Mr. J. Davies. Mount Tabor.-Morning, Rev. A. E. Reavley: evening. Rev. Peter Kay. ROMAN CATHOLK). St. Peter's.—Eight Rev. Monsignor John Vaughan. UNITAR!AN. West-grove.-Rev. J. Tyssul Davies, B.A. Sermons: Morning, "Church Congress"; evening, The Function of the Minister"; 8.0 p.m., organ recital; selections from Chopin, Stainer, Capocci, &c., 'by Mr. Ernest Rendell; contralto soloist. Miss M. Davies. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH. Cathays-terrace.-Morning, Mr. J. W. Baker; evening, Mr. R. Bird. Newport-road.—Rev. T. P. Dale. Penarth-road—Morning, Mr. W. Baker; even- ing, Rev. H. Fry. WESLEYAN, WESLEY CIRCUIT. Wesley.—Morning, Rev. Thomas Gladding; evening. Rev. Owen Watkins. Cathays.-Morning, Rev. W. R. Maltby; even- ing. Rev. Thomas Gladding. Roath Park.—Morning, Rev. Owen Watkins; evening, Rev. W. R. Maltby. Whitchurch.—Mr. J. Martin. CANTON CIRCUIT. Conway-road.-Morniug, Rev. T. Miller; even- ing. Rev. W. Maltby. Clare-gardens.—Morning. Rev. W. Maltby; evening, Mr. F. J. Beavan. J.P. Ludlow-street.-Morning, Rev. E. A. Buchanan; evening, supply. Llandaff.—Morning. Mr. J. H. E. Payne; even- ing, Rev. E. A. Buchanan. Victoria Park.-Morning, Mr. F. J. Beavan, J.P.; evening. Rev. T. Miller. ROATH-ROAD CIRCUIT. Roath-road.-Morning, Rev. C. F. Ricliardon; evening. Rev. H. Wostenholm. Broadway.—Morning, Rev. A. E. Salmon; even- ing, R-ev. C. F. Richardson. Splott-road.-Rev. T. Ferrier Hulnte. M.A. Llanishen.—Morning. Mr. James Smyth; even- ing, Rev. A. E. Salmon. LOUDOUN-SQUARE CIRCUIT. People's-hall (Loudoun-square).-Rev. A. E. Balch. Angelina-street (8.0 a.m.).—Sister Kate. PENARTH CIRCUIT. Arcot-street.-Morning, P..e,. S. Y. Richards; evening, Rev. J. Jenkin. Trinity.—Morning. Rev. J. Jenkin; evening. Rev. S. Y. Richards. Cadoxton.—Morning. Mr. W. J. Flower; even- ing, Mr. W. H. Mayne. Barry.-Morning, Rev. T. May; evening, Rev. W. D. Pellett. Barry Dock.-Morning, Rev. W. D. Pellett; evening. Rev. J. Jeffreys. Barry Island—Mr. S. Bennett. Dinas Powis.-Morning, Rev. J. Jeffreys; eve- ing, Rev. l' ,May. Y.M.C.A. Afternoon (3 p.m.), for men only, conducted by Mr. F. S. Higman; 6.45 p.m., for lads; con- ducted by Mr. G. H. Davies.

Where only one name is given the tame preacher officiates at both services. Except where otherwise stated all the ser- vices referred to in this column commence at 11.0 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

BOILER EXPLODES. Many People Killed pnd Injured, Bilbao, Saturday.-As a train was leaving Lczama Station yesterday afternoon the boiler of the 'occmotive exploded. Many persons were killed and injured. The locomo- tive itself hund several carriages were de- str.)yed. The body of the driver has not yet been found. but the stoker was discovered crushed to death beneath the engine The stationmaster was seriously injured, and the wall of a house nea." the railway collapsed. Several pieces of wreckage were hurled a great distance. The extent of the disaster is not yet known.—Reuter.

GIGANTIC PUMPKIN. A pumpkin on view at the Aberkenfig Con- servative Club weighs 1341b., is 6ft. 4in. in diameter, and 1ft. 6in. deep.

Infirmary for Milford Haven. A meeting has just been held at Milford for the purpose of considering the proposal to found a local accideut hospital. It was stated that a place of the kind was greatly needed, ns there was often uncertainty about the admission of cases at the Haverfordwest Infii mary. An offer of a convenient home has been made, and the following committee is to report in the matter to the next meeting :-Messrs. J. C. Ward (chairman), J. Thomas (vice-chairman), J. Jenkineon, A. F. Tillbrook, J. D. Harries. J. Green, J. Hellings. G. P. Eynon; T. Han- I cock, J. Mayal, Dr. Griffiths, and. Uatthett, with Mr. J. Hainmett (eecretary). i i

TO-DAYIS RACING. Hurst Park Meeting. 2.0—A WELTER SELLING HANDICAP of 102 sovs: winners extra; tne winner to be sold by auction for 50 sovs. Six furlongs, straight. Catcleugh, 1; Salvia, 2; The Chump, 5. Nine ran.

PROBABLE STARTERS FOR TO-DAY'S RACES Autumn Handicap.—Jolly Tar. Uncle Sol, Martial Law, Brissac, Viper, Walk Over, Tem- plemore, Transparency, Jettatura. Young Neville, Rapparee, and Western Duke. All-aged Selling-Traviese,), Orsay, Sohenms, Frt-sco, Pinefinch, A uent. Hooligan Lass, Seeta gelding, Korosko, Khiva, Amphicetvon, Apple, and Sing On. Stewards' Nursery.—Joaquina, Pure Joy, Bursee, Melanite filly. Renzo, Away West, Ambiguity. Madge Ford. Columbia's Daughter, colt, Lanoline, Dunronnal, North Pole, and Hoya. Two Year Old Selling.—All ready (except Blythswood and Slogan). Walton High-weight.—Le Blizon,, Blue Dia- mond. Undine colt. Beatitude. Indian Corn. Sweetheart II.. Hay Presto, Nipperkin. Im- pious, Killarue. Vittel, Leo Tertius, Bridge. Little Bob, Epsom Lass. Forward, Marc-eline, Court Belle, and Barbara Frietchie.

ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING. Glacebury. Bertred. Catcleugh. Davona. Lye Lees, Beatitude. Peace and Plenty. Sandpiper II., H.R.H.. Emir, Little Champion. Tintagel Castle. Picador. Shelagli, Jolly Tar, Uncle Sol. Viper, Templemore, Jettatura. Travieso. Orsay, Sohemus. Fresco. Pinefinch, Wild Apple, Affluent. Hooligan Las?, Joaquina, Burses. Melanite filly. Away West. Ambiguity. Colum- bia's Daughter colt. My Girl, North Pole. Hoya, Lad o' Wax, Pressure colt. Spy Glass colt, Dakota III.. Naivete, Marion Rose..Beiwarlin Eastern Rose fillv, Richesse gelding. Hay Presto. Impious, Leo Tertius, Forward, Pledge, Marceline, and Cnurt Belle.

YESTERDAY'S LONDON BETTING. THE CESAREWITCH. (Run Wednesday, October 16 Distance, 2 miles 2 furlongs and 35 yards.) _A 8to lagst the Solicitor, t 10 to 1 Sidus, 0 16 to 1 — Mannliclier, t and o 25 to I Elena, t 25 to I Reminiscence, t and o 25 to 1 Rambling Katie. t 25 to 1 — Black Sand, o, 35's t 33 to 1 — Herminius, t CAMBRIDGESHIRE. (Run Wednesday, October 30. Distance, 1 mile and 235 yards).. ill to 1 agst The Solcitor, t 20 to I The Raft,t

SPORT OF THE DAY. To-day's lighting-up time for cyclists: 6.30. Colonel Harry McCalmont is going in strong for racing again. Ail good sportsmen will wish him another Isinglass. Mazagan, the winver of the Caledonian Hunt Cup at Edinburgh, escapes a penalty for the Cesarfwitch, for which race his weight is 8st. 71b. Fergus Belle. Don Quixote, and Hazeldene, three animals belonging to Mr. E. C. Irish, will be prepared for future engagements by Craddock at Burbage. Slipper, a two-year-old filly by Kipgston-, Cinderella, purchased by Mr. Wagstaffe at the recent Warwick meeting, has returned to her old quarters at Beckhampton. An objection lodged by Ifr. Crow against Winsome Lad and Consolation, first and second in the Levenhall Welter Handicap at Mussel- burg on Thudsday, has been overruled. The stewards ordered the £ 5 deposited to be for- feited. Pietermaritzburg, the winner of the Jockey Cuo fe'take1- at Newmarket, was bred oy 31 r. Sim >ns Harrison, who sold him to fr. James Piatt whea he was a month old. with his dan. Mr. G. Faber, the present owner of the colt. secured him for 2,000 guineas at the Doncaster sal#s. N For the Prix du Conseil Municipal, run 1ft the Paris autumn meeting to-morrow, the follow- ing are the acceptances: -La Camargo, Jacobite. Joli Coeur. Romeo, Grey Melton (late Hemevez), Codoman, Monsieur Amedee, Chau- vigny, Le Gere. Mount Prospect, Ladykiller. Merry Gal. and Kilmarnock n.

HOCKEY NOTES. The Pontypridd Hockey Club are opening thj season to-day with a practice match. Teams selected by the captain (A. M. Jones; and vice-captain (E. Roberts) will oppose each other. The Carmarthen Hockey Club Opened the season on Thursday with a trial match, and in the evening a most enjoyable "smoker" was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, with Alderman H. Brunei White in the chair. The following contributed to the musical entertainment, viz.: -The Chairman. Messrs. Lewis Giles, James Morgan. E. James. D. J. Davies. A. R. Davies, Wheatley, Allmark. Victor Jones (violin), and Ellingford. F.R.C.O. (pianist). The following team will represent Chepstow against Bridgend on the latter's ground on Wednesday next:—Goal, E. A. Davies; backs, R. Richards and W. Bithel (captain); half- backs, A. Saunders. E. Woodgate. and George Dutson; forwards, C. R. Thomas, E. G. Evans, C. Evill, A. Woodgate. and V. Morgan.

WELSH-AMERICAN MURDERED Shocking Tragedy in the States, An American Exchange message to hand this morning reports the conviction at Reading. Pennsylvania, of a woman on a charge of killing her husband, John Edwards, stated to be a Welsh American. After a trial extending over a period of four days, the jury brought in a verdict of murder in the first degree. the penalty for which is death by hanging. She heard the verdict without a tremor. The crime was committed near Stronchsberg. Pa., on the night of July 3. and U is asserted that, after Mrs. Edwards had made her husband drunk, she beat him on the head until'he died. The woman is 40 years of age.

EARLY CLOSING. Report of the Select Committee. The report of the Select Committee of the House of Lords on the early closing of shops was issued to-day. The Committee state that the evidence taken has convinced them that earlier closing would be an immense boon to the shopkeeping community, to shopkeepers, and shop-assistants alike, that the present hours are grievously injurious to health, espe- cially in the case of women, and under these circumstances the Committee recommend that tewn councils should be authorised to pass provisional orders making such regulations in respect to the closing of shops as may seem to them to be necessary for the area under their jurisdiction, these provisional orders to be submitted to Parliament in the usual manner before acquiring the force of law. The Committee add that special enactments for restraining the outlay involved and pro- viding for its discharge may be necessary.

Strike Riots in Belguim. Liege, Saturday.-Disturbances have broken out here in connection with the strike. In several districts in the vicinity of the city there have been collisions between the strikers and the gendarmerie, in which volleys of stones were thrown at the gendarmes, who made several arrests. One gendarme was injured.—Reuter.

Cotton'Strike in the States. New York, Saturday.—The cotton operatives at Fall River have demanded an increase in wages, which the masters have refused. AI big strike is inevitable.—Central News.

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. FISH. Cardiff, Saturday.—Large supplies and gooi demand. Quotations:—Turbot, Is 2d to Is 4d soles. Is lOcI to 2s 3d- small ditto, 9d to Is; lemon soles, 8d; mullet, Is: halibut, 6d; brill, 7d; eels. 7d; whitebait. Is; and shrimps, 3d to 6d per lb.; cod, 2s 6d to 4s; hake. 2s 3d to 2s 9d; best plaice. 5s to 7s 3d; whitches, 3s; bream, lOd; gurnet. lOd; skate. Is 8d; haddock, 2s 4d; conger. Is 9d; and finnons, 2s 6d to 4s 9d per stone; mackerel. 4s per score; bloaters, 2s 3d to 3s; kippers. 2s 3d to 3s 3d; and red herrings, le 9#1 to 2s 6d per box of 50; oysters, 3s 6d to 4s; and herrings, 3s 9d per 100. Grimsby, Saturday. — Some twenty vessels arrived with a fair supply, for which there was a fair demand. Quotations: -Soles. Is 9d; turbot, Is 2d; brills. lOd per lb.; plaice, 5s 6d to 6s; lemons, 6s 6d to 7s; dead whitings, 2s; whitches, 7s; live halibut. 10s to 118; dead ditto, 8s to 9s per stone; live ling, 4s; dead ditto. 3s; live cod, 9s; dead ditto, 6s; live skate, 5s; dead ditto, 3s each; hake, 100s; live coalfish, 30s per score; kit haddocks, 20s; gibbed, 30s; live dabs, 16e; live codlings, 15s per bo*. j

Trade and Shipping. LOCAL CHARTERING TRANSACTIONS. The outward freight market was quiet all round. Mediterranean quotations were unim- proved; Egyptian easy, South American steady at about last figures; and Bay and coasting business flat. The following com- prise the day's operations OUTWARD—STEAMERS. Cardiff to Stockholm, 5s 9d (Txel!. Copenhagen. 5s 9d (Deerpark^. „ La Rochelle, 5f; option Rochefort, 5f 25c (Ingoldsbyi. „ Port Said, 5s 3d, 5,500 tons. Port Said. 5s 3d (Dunraven). Hamb"J g and Amsterdam (two ports), 5s 6d iKazelmere;. „ Lisbon, 4s 9d (Saxon Briton). „ Lisbon. 4s IO.;d (Auckland Castle). Rio de Janeiro, 13s 9d, fuel (Clumber Hall). „ Rio de Janeiro, 13s (Sapphire). Waterford. 4s (Harrington). Syra, option Piraeus, 5s 3d. Madeira. 5s 9d; option Las Palmas, 6s, 2.500 tons (Baltique). „ Gibraltar, os 6d (Radyr). „ Portsmouth, 4s 6d ,Sound Fisher or substitute). Swafisea. to Brest. 4s. 1.250 tons (Zeus). Foreign Fixtures. LONDON, Friday. Demand for tonnage was a-enerally quiet, and rates tended against owners. Fixtures: Earnford. steamer. 2,800 tons prompt, Nor- folk to Barcelona, 10s. Lyell, steamer, 14,000 quarters prompt, Bal timore to Cork, for orders, 26 lid. Ely Rise. steamer, 1,500 tons prompt, Sevilh to Troon, 7s. Arundo. steamer, 2,603 tons prompt, Bilbao to Rottenl<tm, 5s. Alfonso, steamer. 1.700 tons, October, Car- thageria 1(\ Garston, 9s. L;. ndliurst, steamer. 3.600 tops. October. Car- thagena to Maryport. 7s Pd. free of despatch. Steamer, 1.500 tons, October. Bilbao to Maryport. 6s 8d. Steamer 3.00C ions end October, Almeria to Barrow, Bf; 3d, full terms. J. Fothergill. steamer. 5.930 tons, ?Oth to 21st October. Danube to Rotterdam. 12s 6d. Duke of York, steamer. 25th October—10th November. 4.200 tons. Bulgarian coast to Ant- verp, 93 9d one, 108 two loading ports. Steamer, 700 standards, October, Pensacola to Rotterdam. 87s 6d. Movements of Local Steamers Coventry left Rochefort for Bilbao 4th. "Hatfield left Rotterdam for Swansea 4th. Yearby passed Dungeness for Antwerp 3rd. Thirlby arrived Buenos Ayres from Leith 2nd. Lackenby left Ergasteria for Kertch Znd. Mavwood arrived Rouen 3rd. Raloo arrived Rouen 3rd. Argus left Havre for Barry 3rd. Westergate passed Gibraltar for Newport 4th. Goldcliffe left Castro for Maryport 3rd. Mertbyr left Bordeaux for Cardiff 3rd. Tredegar arrived Bilbao 4th. Red Jacket passed Algiers for Gibraltar for orders 4th. Penarth arrived Wei-Hai-Wei 3rd. Illtyd passed Constantinople for Sulina 4th. March passed Constantinople for Gibraltar 2nd. Gena left St. Vincent for Falmouth 2nd. Demetiar. arrived Venice from Huelva 4th. Shipping Casualties. [Lloyd's Telegrams.] Friday. Luz — Bremen telegraphs British three-masted schooner Luz, from Brevig for Ramsgate, with ice. has been in collision with a steam trawler in North Sea, and towed in here by latter: Luz now safely anchored in Bremerhnven Roads, with stern damaged and leaky, makes no water in harbour. England's Glory.—Italian steamer Ida, with timber, docked Cardiff, and landed two of crew of brig England's Glory, from Labrador for Gibraltar, which vessel fcundered in mid-ocean. Nettleton. steamer, fouled dock wall at Limerick, carrying a way two propeller blades; she proceeded Barry Dock. Catherine, German schooner, ashore Inchkeith, has been taken Leith Canute, steamer. Garsto1. for Hamburg, coal, arrived Cowe, main ejector valve injured. Evelyn, steamer, at nuelva, reports ring of high pressu e niston broke^L is repairing. Oscar and Henrietta.—Norwegian galeae Oscar and Norwegian sloop Henrietta collided Egersund: both damaged. Juno.—Maas8luis telegram states: British steamer Juno, Swansea for Rotterdam, grounded; afterwards assisted off unin- jured. Erin. Mohegan. and Marconomo.—New York cablegram states. Steam yacht Erin damaged by collision; steamer Mohegan damaged by collision, and steamer Marco- nomo has low pressure crank shaft broken.

On the Stock Exchange LONDON. Saturday. AUSTRALIAN, INDIAN, Ac. Op. Cl. Op. CI. Ass.i. ( o W A. 2^r I!<"■ 2 Broken Hill Pr-. ,38/6 j'>ore(Mim New. 2-fe Bril'isntSt. Geo. i. New 3,1, Chamt>ipn r '1 JPariaga Consols 5'6 Gklen Mors SI■ ■■> lli Penl<)iil! GoMfl- 2^ Do inks 1 ;5ons of Gwalia. 2% Great Finsral 1 Vk .V.Au.<jif!t!.t. 1% O-reht Boulder 20 0 |'?io 47% Do P's've nee 9*y IRosslandGt. W 2% Do Mainreef ] i A ■>:•<>.< 7% Hainan's B. HiU 3f?r i.yeil Hannmi's Oroya 1J| Do NorMi 2ik Ivaiihoe 9 Boston <"o|.per.. £ Kalgnrli Iropjmr JTin^ Do South 2-jit !ITt.nli .i 5 Kootenav J{«v 8 Lake Ariew Con. S>- £ I'o No 2 3% Bon. itGlobeFin. — Tharsis 6$c Mason and nnrry 3% Strattons 1 £ Mrsoie 5i,. W*iln Gold j'Sg SOUTH AND WEST AFRICAN. op., Cl. Op. Ct. Anpeio 6% i:nipei s 4% Ape* 7& K'niglit 6% Asbanti 28 3% Bnrnato Consols 2, Do Block B il Itifeiani 3% 'AtViionnio Agc.r 2 .„ 1 ononia™ 5% Mav 4% Br:t;s)i N. Africa Mat'beleGoidR 3-^ iCharter*dt 3 ,Me.vr £ Chnx>ltnft 5% British Gold C't 3% "d l ni iontein. 11% City.V sni,iirli.-iii 5-JI "Mozambique 1-fe Claudes Aeliant.) 1% ;New I'riinrow.. 4% Consd Gldflds of jNii<»el S. Africa Def Do Deep I Crown Reef 14^ j Consd. 1§ De !!eer^ 36% K-uiJfouuiu 3 Dunraven. p +. Hmi*' Mines 40ft H'rbau R'odep't 5 Rhodesia Ltd.. 1^6 EIUlr.R".nll 7X 9ft Fanti Consols. 17 £ new Kose Deep 8% Ferreira 20 .Salisbury 2% ,M <3eelone Selulcwe 1% G"»Idf>nlr.ns f>% jSimtuer b Jack. 6 Do. Been 10& is. Afric GoidTs 6% Globe k Phawiix' 5% 'Transvaal Gold, ljj Gold Coast Am'. 1174 Do Devs'o'm't I-h- Heriot 6% IJnited Xhodesia Jacersfontein Tillage Mainref 8f!, ohanesbrg Invt 2 £ Wassan 6 £ Jubilee 5% Willougliby Co, 1^- DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Lipton Limited.—Interim dividend for the past half-year on ordinary shares at the rate of 8 per cent, per annum.

EXTRAORDINARY METHOD OF SUICIDE. Yesterday, at Blackburn. Ellen Wilkinson, a married woman living apart from her hus- band, committed suicide in an extraordinary manner. She fastened one end of a silk muffler tightly round her neck. and attached the other end to the handle of a wringing machine, which she then turned and strangled herself.

Barometrical Indications. The following are the readings since live o'clock last evening, as given by the barometci in the vestibtrte of the "Evening Express." St. Mary-street. Cardiff, which is 33ft. above mean saa level. 5 p.m. Jrtian't. fa a.m. Noon. 0 p.m. 30-51— I- •4' •3| == I —— 30-0! •ry ••••••• "3 _-•?.« •6 1 — "5: Ii' I- 29,0

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. TNCANDESCENT MANTLES 4s. per Dozen BURNERS, Is. Sd. complete. CHIMNEYS, 2e. 6d. per Dozes Wholesale and Retail. Send P.O.O. 1 W. JONES. e736rll] It, Richards-terrace, Cardiff. AS Housekeeper in small Business House or Trade*- man's Hraui'li; seven years' guod references.—A 65, Western Mail Office, Cardiff. 38141'9 "1^7"ANTED immediately, smart Young Girl as !i Waitress and Attend Bar; also a Lad as Billiard Marker; satisfactory references required.—State wages, Manageress, Temperance Hotel, Tredepar. 3813rl2 WANTED, a respectable l«id as Apprentice to tbe Butchering.—Apply E. Davies, Butcher, Dunravec- st-reet, Tonvpandy, Rhondda Valley • 3812i9 WANTED, Situation as Plain Cook in small family; wa^-es required, £ 20 to £ 22; 18 moiitlii' good character; Penarth or near preferred.—Evana, New Cottage, Mathern, Chepstow. 3811*9 WANTED, General for Country Hotel; suit wall widow or middle-aged; good wages; light went— King's Head Hotel, Blateacy, Ctlot. 3I1M k