Evening Express

MAD WITH GRIEF. A Frenchwoman's Sad Story. PRAYING FOR LOVERS WHO DIED FOR HER. On Sunday night the caretaker of an old cemetery in the East-end of Paris was going his rounds among the tombs, when he saw a white-robed figure in an attitude of prayer oyer a grave. Going up to the person he saw a young and beantiful woman. who took no notice of him as he approached, hut con- tinued 10 pray as before. The caretaker asked the white-robed stranger her name, and wanted to know what she was doing in the graveyard at that time of night. She replied in flowery language that she was praying and weeping for the,lovers who had died for her. The caretaker finall induced the strange female to go with him to the police-station, where it was discovered that she was mad. Inquiries (says the Paris correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph") were made, and the young woman's parents were found. They stated that she had been absent from home for two days. Her history is both sad and strange. She was about to be married last year to an officer, but he was drowned during their engagement. A commercial man next sought her hand. but be was disinclined to face mar- riage, and decamped two days before the wedding was to take place, carrying with him some of the jewellery of his betrothed. Another suitor appeared a few weeks since. He was a. young lawyer just admitted to the bar. The barrister was deeply in love with the young woman, and everything seemed to presage a happy union, when the lawyer shot himself, owing to real or imaginary troubles. The unlucky fiancee then became insane, left home. and wandered into the East-end ceme- tery, where she was found praying for her dead lovers.

CRICKET. Surrey v. London County. This return match was begun at Kennington Oval yesterday. Scores:- SURREY.—First innings. Abel, b Braund 18 grmkwell, c Wood, I) Brannd 39 Hayes, at Board, b Grace 50 H. S. Bush, b Braund 9 Holland. b Braund 8 V. F. 8. Crawford, c Fri. b Grace. 97 ?iice. b Braund 10 Lee3. b Llewellyn 31 Stedman, b Llewellyn 6 H. O. Dolbey, not out 18 Smith, ran out 0 Extras 11 Total 297 LONDON COUNTY.-FiMt innings. W. G. Grace, b Nice 61 C. B. Fry, c Nice, b Dolbey 82 C. J. B. Wood, not out 19 W. L. Murdoch, not oat 2 Extras "2 Total (for two wickets) 166 The Australian Team at Practice. With the exception of Jones, who, owing to a. cold, has gone to Brighton for a few days, the members of the 19M team of Australian nicketen began practice yesterday at Lord's. Commencing about three o'clock, they put in about an hour and a half's work, each man having a spell of on minutes at the wickets. Naturally, the majority did not trouble to seriously devote themselves to correct play. and. apart, perhaps, from Hill, they nearly all went in for hitting. Of the new men, Duff at once took the eye as a likely-looking bat, and Hopkins, after starting badly, showed that he could drive with power. Saunders is a left-handed bowler with a peculiar ran up. He stands well on the right-hand side of the wicket, and, running in a curve, delivers the ball from round the wicket. As far aa could be judged, bis usual pace is medium. Armstrong is a tall man, and bowls right- hand medium pace, breaking from leg. Noble and Howell did a lot of bowling, and both 1 seem to hare increased their pace a little. Mr. A. C. MacLaren anct Lancashire. The "interview" with Mr. A? C. MacLaren in i the "Manchester Guardian," containing, as it did. statements which, if correctly reported. must have estranged many of Mr. A. C. MacL*ren's strongest supporters, naturally I created great consternation in that city. The report that Mr. MaeLaren bad stated that be had been "shamefully treated," presumably j by the authorities, caused great astonishment j in official quarters, especially in view of Mr. MacLarsn's letter to )(1- Swire in September last, wherein he spoke of the kind treatment f he had invariably received. As might have been expected. Mr. MacLaren has been com- moBicaied with. and he wired yesterday morn- iac that the interview reported in the "Man- cheater Guardian" is "absolutely wrong." He adds that he is writing a fall eorrecttoa. which > he intends to publish. t

REPORTED COPPER TRUST. 1 A charter has been granted at Trenton, New Jersey, to the United Oopper Compear, which, it ia stated, absorbs a number of independent copper-nrmmt concerns. The mmpaur is capitalised at 8Q,000,000dols. (meariy £ 17,000400), &lid its charter confers upon it unlimited powers.

ASSAULTING A DOCK CONSTABLE To-day at. Cardiff Polios court (before Alder- man Ebenezer Boavaa and Aid an W. J. Trounce) Thomas Bowea, 26, was charged with assaulting Dock-constable Patrick Barley in the execution of his duty on the east of the Glamorganshire Canal on the 28th inst. Mr. W. L. Harris prosecnted for the Cardiff Railway Company.—Hnrley, in his evidence, said he saw prisoner "come witfe, a crowd from the locality of Tiger Bay He started quarrelling with another man. Hurley essayed to separate them, but was struck on the chest and: kioked on the ground.—Inspector Rankin and two other police-officers &rIMe aseistance. and the allied forces had great difficulty in taking the prisoner to the Bate- street Police-station.—Fined 20s. and costs, or fourteen days.

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I —— Mainly About People, ♦ Miss Jeanne Langtry, who has quite a pretty talent in music, has set Rudyard Kipling's lines "Follow me 'ome" to music, 1 which, in addition to her other little song, "My Rose," is included in the musical pro- gramme at the Imperial Theatre. Miss Cecilia Loftus, who has made her first appearance as Marguerite" in Faust at the Lyceum, has given a really pretty account of the way in which she came to be selected for the part, of which she is very proud. Sir Henry Irving and Miss Terry visited an American theatre at which Miss Loftus was playing one of her beet parts. Sir Henry was in a box, Miss Terry in a stall. So favourable an im- pression did the young actress make that Miss Terry scribbled on the back of he- programme the words, "Here is our Mar- guerite," and sent the note to Sir Henry's box. The great actor-manager nodded his entire approval across the theatre—and the thing was done. Madame Melba's beautiful home in Great Cumberland-place is being set in order for her return. The prima donna, like thousands of other dwellers in London, oonsiders it her duty to have her house made glorious within and without for the Coronation. Madame Melba has lately been singing with success in Berlin and Wiesbaden. The greatest triumph, however, of her career she made at Monte Carlo a few months ago in the part of "Margaret" in Berlioz's highly dramatic setting of "Faust." The work was origi- nally destined for the stage (says the Lady's Field "), but until the last year or two has only been heard at orchestral Concerts. One imagines the Faust of Berlioz should be appreciated at Covent Garden, where the audiences are nothing if not progressive. Madame Melba will appear, as usual, at Covent Garden during the season, will sing the Coronation Ode at the gala performance, and later on be heard at a musical festival held in Shef- j field. The heiress of the Earl of Perth, who! died the other day at his place, Melfort. is his granddaughter, Miss Drummond. She is possessed of very good looks, but, in order to help her mother to support the bairnfc, works behind the unappreciative wires of a Brooklyn telephone exchange. She is American to the finger-tipe, i and has flatly declined "to exchange her birthright as an American girl for the beat title that -Scotland can bestow." In fact, she does not intend to pursue her claim to the pro- perty, though it is quite clear. The rent- roll was once thirty or forty thousand pounds a year, but now the Perth title is very scantily endowed. The late earl I had two sons. One died childless, and the other, Viscount Forth, made a love-match with a girl who was far beneath him in social rank. Consequently he was dis- owned by his people, and in turn himself renounced the title that he owed to them. I He went to America, (says "Points on i People") where after roughing it with his young wife he rose to a good position and died in 1887. The domains will now doubt- less pass to some distant coysins of the late earl. f The Marchioness of Bute is now in the South of France with Lady Margaret Crichton-Stuart, and they will not be- f back for some weeks afc St. John's Lodflre, Regent's Park. It is not generally known, j by the way (says "Points on People"), t that this charming residence is Crown pro- perty. The late marquess considerably added to its value by building the private chapel and ball-room and laying out the beautiful gardens. Here, too, is housed the celebrated collection of pictures assembled by the first earl. It includes a large landscape by Cuyp; and thereby bangs a tale. Did you hear," the late Lord would say sometimes across the walnuts to a friend, how Lord Rothschild wanted to buy my Cuyp as a pendant to one which I understand he has in his gallery? He sent Mr. W-, the dealer, over here one day in a brougham with a basket crate on I the top, to fetch my picture away. Mr. W I may say, was armed with a cheque signed by his lordship and left I blank for me to fill in the figure absolutely* at my own discretion." Asked how it was that the Cuyp still hung in St. John's Lodge, the millionaire host would quietly I reply Well, not being in immediate want of cash at the moment, I declined the deal. ¡ Besides," he would add, with a twinkle in his eye, "I thought that probably I enjoyed looking at my Cuyp quite as much as Lord Rothschild was pleased to behold his own." So true is it that money is not almighty! The expenses of the approaching Coro- nation are estimated at £110,000. In the last century George IV. easily held the record for extravagant magnificence, the j coat of the ceremony in his case being a million. William IV. was content with £Sp,OOO, and omitted to hold the usual State Banquet in Westminster Hall. For Queen Victoria, the original vote was £70,000, but this was subsequently in- creased. I hear on exeeMent a-athority that there I will* be a Rothschild earldom after the Coronation. The name is not very com- mon over here; though it heads a picture- shop next to a side door of her Majesty's Theatre. But in Bavaria it is by no means rare. Another earldom (says "Points on People") is reserved for Mr. Cassei, who has been able to be of considerable service to his Majesty in the past and is now to prove that Edward VII. has a virtue over and above those usually ascribed to kings by the impartial Muse of History, namely the virtue of gratitude. It was, we think, Lord Wolseley who once told a number of boys that if he had been oompeUed to be a shoeblack it would have been his ambition to be the most excellent shoeblack that shined a boot. President Loubet (says Country Life ") has been saying soinetning equally heartening to a gathering of French woks, Be careful of your sauces," he said; put your talent into tnem. Main- tain French cooking at the front rank, where your forefathers have brought it. Than ks to yoiur cooking, plebeians like you and I receive crowned heads at our table." As the old -saw has it, "Many a true word is spoken hi and the command to do things with voup might" is applicable even to a Freiich chet. If the witty Presi- J '-lent can find something equally nice to &ay to the members of every ofj^f hjA uonulaxitr ia jxwirflri*

THE LONDON PRESS. --+ Examples of Their Views To-day. BRIEF EXTRACTS FROM LEADING ARTICLES. The French Elections. I. The Nationalist virus has extended, and there is no question that the whole of Paris is violently hostile to the existing state of things. Many of the provincial polls, too, show an increase in the number of Re- actionary voters. All this renders it impos- sible for the outatde world to count on the stability of things in Prance beyond the short term of four years for which the new Chamber is elected.—"Daily Graphic." The Shipping Ring. Neither Governments ror financiers on this side of the Atlantic have any desire to eater upon a fierce war of capital against capital and subsidy against subsidy. Even if we won a dear triumph, in a> campaign which would certainly revive the old bad feeling between Grea.t Britain and the United States, a eom- bination of railway bosses" on the other side could rob us at any moment of the fruits of victory.—" Daily Telegraph." A Cloud in the Soudan. For some time past there have been rumours of uneasiness in the Soudan, and signs to be read. even at this distance, of a slackening in the vigorous rule of the British occupiers. The central fact of the situation appears to be the withdrawal to the other end of the African Continent of Lord Kit- chener, whose knowledge of the people gave him an immen8e influence, and a band of capable administrators, who had learned in his school to study and work through the character and customs of the natives in their taak of Government.—"Daily News." A Drunkards' Black List. The timidity with which Ministers approach all Questions connected with the liquor traffic was well illustrated by the Home Secretary's resistance yesterday to the proposal of Mr. Boscawen. The sixth clause of the Bill pro- vides for tiM) places of all ha<1>it..ua.1 drunkards on a black list, and prohibits them from obtaining drink on licensed premises, and landlords from supplying them, for three years from the time of their registration in the list. This is a practical proposal enough, with no legislative pedantry about it, but it goes a very little way in the direction of protecting the habitual drunkard from himself.—"Daily News."

REFUSE DESTRUCTORS. The Cardiff Scheme Practically Abandoned. A special meeting of the health committee of the Cardiff Corporation was held this morn- ing. Alderman T. Windt-or Jacobs presiding. The business was to consider the question of providing refuse destructors for the borough. The sub-committee appointed for the purpose presented a long report, in the course of which they pointed out that the cost of the destructors would probably necessitate an addition to the rates of 2d. to 2,d. in the £ The Chairman said that the sub-committee had given the subject/the utmost considera- tion, and he wanted to point out that, if the proposed system were adopted, it would be a very expensive matter. In a town like Oar- diff, where most of the refuse was of a com- bustible character, they ought to be able to consume it at a cost of Is. a. ton. Mr. Norman thought the cost was a fatal objection. He would not support an addition to the rates of Zid. in the JE. at any rate for some time to come. Dr. Robinson suggested itiat there were still hundreds of acres at Pengam which could be filled up. The refuse could be takep out on the tram lines. Alderman Carey thought the sub-eommittee had presented a valuable report, which showed that there ought to be an attempt to find a cheaper means of getting rid of the refuse. He could not see his way to adopt- ing the destructors at such a cost. HI"; John Jenkins, speaking of the difficul- ties of the existing system, said that people were crying out against it already. Throw. ing the stuff into the channel had been sug- gested, but the cost of making and maintain-, ing a jetty, barges, Ac., would be very heavy, besidee which they would be liable to valid objections from people on the coast in other places up and down the channel. They also had to face the cost of land. He thought that the destructors would be the best method. Mr. Robert Hughes proposed a vote of thanks to the sub-committee, and that the report should be accepted. That, he said, did not commit the committee or the council to the destructors. The sub-eommittee had gone through a great deal of inconvenience when inspecting the destructors, and visited one district where small-pox was very prevalent. Alderman CaHy seconded, and this was car- ried. Mr. Norman proposed and Dr. Robinson seconded that the sub-committee should con- sider further methods of disposing of the refuse, and this was agreed to. L j

FOOTBALL. Porth v. Aberdare. This match was played at Porth last even- ing, before a good crowd, it being the home team's last match. Young kicked off for Porth, and the home team pressed, having hard lines in not scoring, forcing three corners in succes- sion. Porth forced the play, and Young scored with a good abot. Porth kept up the bombardment on Aberdare's goal, sending in some hot shots and having the hardest of lines in not scoring. T. Davits, with a. splendid allot., struck the cross-bar, Goiding just clear- ing. Half-time score. Goal. P0rth 1 Aberdare O. Aberdare re-jtarted, and with a rush Davies scored for the visitors. IV>rth were awarded against the wind, but Aberdare made a rush- one of too few they made daring the match— and Hugh Williams scored. Portfa were not daunted by the score, and attacked the visitors' goal fiercely, but luck was against them. Pinal were. Goals. Aberdare 2 Porth 1 COMMENTS. Aberdare were lucky in winning, as Porth had by far the better of the game, Ergi-nton only having to handle onoe in the first half. In the second h&1f the home team. playing against a strong wind, had as mooh of the game as Aberdare.

AMERICAN SAILORS AT VENICE. The trial of the four officers and one marine belonging to the American cruiser Chicago who were concerned in the serious encounter with the police on Friday last took place at Venice yesterday. The Americans were guilty of disorderly conduct in the Piazza. of St. Mark's, and the police were obliged to interfere. They were charged with resisting the police and wounding private citizens. The officers said they accidentally overturned some tables, and further that they only acted in self-defence against the citizens and the police.—^The Public Prosecutor asked for a sentence of seven months' imprisonment for Captain Wynne and six months each for the other offenders, besides compensation for those who had been wounded. The com- mander of the Chicago has called on the Prefect to express his profound sorrow for the disgraceful occurrence. He stated that measures had been taken to prevent a repeti- tion of the affair.

FOUND IN A WOOD. An inquest was held at Llandogo, a village on the Wye. yesterday on the body of a child found in a neighbouring wood on thepreTiou. Thursday. Dr. Kay, of Tintem. gave it as his opinion that the child bad had a separate existence.—The jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes."

8TKVE^8' BBEAD. Kooriabing. Gives an aas«MiA.

THE CORONATION. All About the Coming Great Event. 8.—THE REMARKABLE STORY OF THE SCOTCH REGALIA. [BY A CANON OF WESTMINSTER.] London is not the only place which can boast the possession of a set of Coronation Bega/lia. If you pay a visit to Edinburgh, an^jl make year way to its castle, yon will there find, preserved in the Crown-room with loving care, the ancient Regalia of the Boottish notion. Tbcee Regalia, let it be admitted at once, are a thousand times more interesting than those with which King Edward and Quean Alexandra. are to KB invested next June. To begin with, these Scottish emblems of king- ship are really of extreme age. white those belonging to England are mere modern baubles, dating from snch recent times ae the Restoration of Charles II. Then, again, the actual workmanship of the Scottish crowns and sceptres is of a far more interesting type, displaying. as it does, a. combination of the art of both the French and Scottish jewellers. Last of all, whereas the Emglish Regalia. have, during the pa9t two and a. half centuries, experience comparatively few adventurers, and they of a Quite ordinary type, such as theft and fin», their Scottish companions have passed through a history of the mast thrilling and soul-stirring type imaginable. Let us now examine them in detail. First and foremost, of course, there ia the Crown —a .haadsome diadem, consisting of two circles, the lower adorned with Oriental pearls and precious stones, the upper wiith alternate sapphires and diamonds. Further, this upper circle spreads itself into ten beautiful crosses-florees, intermingled with fleurs-de-lys, all of them having for their centres a large diamond surrounded by four pearls. All of this ornamentation was the work of Scottish artists, and is distinctly rougher and ruder in character. Above the rows of crosses-florees and fleurs-de-lys there rise several arches, together with a. cross-) patee. These were added by King James V. somewhere about the year 1535. This monarch —the father, it ma.y be mentioned, of Ma.ry Queen of Scote-WD.3 very closely wrapped up with things bearing a French character, mainly owing to the fact that he had married into the great and dominant house of Guise. Hence he put this additional work into the hands of French goldsmiths. The arches are adorned with enamelled figures, while the centre of the cross-patee consists of an amethyst together with a large pearl, beneath which are the initials I. R. V., testifying thus to the origin of their more modern work. The Sceptre bears the same initials. It consists of a silver-gilt rod surmounted by a beautiful piece of ornamentation, e.g., a capital of embbssed leaves supporting figures of Our Lady, St. Andrew, and St. John. The Sword of State, too, over and above the beautiful work it displays, possesses an element of great historical interest, for it is adorned with oak-leaves and acorns, the emblems of Pope Julius II., whose title is also found upon the blade. The reason for this is due to the fact that the said warlike Pope actually presented the sword to King Jamse IV. A considerable addition was made iu the year 1830 to these crown jewela of Scotla.nd. It will be remembered that the direct line of the Stuarts came to an end in the year 1809, when Henry. Cardinal York. died, the brother of Charles Edward, the young Pre- tender. The Cardinal then bequeathed certain family heirlooms in the shape of jewels to George IV.. and these same jewels were, by order of William IV., shortly after his accession, transferred to their natural resting-place, beside the Scottish National •Regalia. Prominent among the Items of this bequest was a most interesting ring. It consists of a pale ruby, backed with red foil engraven with a cross, and enclosed within a circle of twenty- six table diamonds. The great point about this ring, however. lies in the fact that it possesses a joint like that of a bracelet, together with a long spring, which implies that it must have been intended to fit fingers of different sizea. This clearly shows that it bears a wholly different character to the "Wedding-ring of England," for the latter has far long been regarded in the light of a per- sonal ornament, and is made afresh for each Coronation. The Scottish ring is clearly. however, to be regarded as the property, not of the individual Sovereign for the time being, but of the nation. If the traditional history of this Scottish Coronation ring be correct, it has passed .through some of the saddest and strangest vicissitudes. The story goes that the ring once upon a time belonged to Mary Queen of Scots—that it was, in fact. her favourite ring. It passed to her son, King James, as a matter of course, as soon as her judicial murder had taken place; and then. strange to say. it. figured once more at the death of a monarch, for* King Charles I., scarcely a moment before he laid bis hea-d on the block in front of Whitehall Palace. handed it to Bishop Juxon. by whom it was delivered to Charles II. James n. received it in his turn. and it passed from him to his descendants direct, until the death of Car- dinal York. It was only, however, by a.n exceedingly lucky escape that James managed to retain possession of the ring. When he bolted from England in so hasty a fashion, he was stopped by a number of fishermen at Sbeeiness. The latter positively insisted on searching the King. Fortunately, how- ever. James bad caused the ring to be sewn into his underclothing, and by certain judicious and well-timed remarks he was enabled to divert the attention of the fisher- men who searched him. and the ring escaped. The Scottish Regalia are much fewer in number than those of England. One crown only was used; no delivery of the orb took place; while the ceremony of the anointing was only introduced in later times. In conclusion, we must give a brief account of the adventures through which they have passed. There is little reason for doubting that a crown, at any rate, existed at an early date. Whatever royal jewels may have existed, however, dating from the eleventh or earlier centuries, disappeared entirely when Scotland was overrun by the terrible foe. King Edward I. Robert Bruce, wibo opposed Edward so valiantly, received, we know, a Coronation with only a maimed cere- monial, but in 1529 David II. was crowned with the identical crown now to be viewed at Edinburgh Castle, and from that date onward it figured at all Scotch Coronations. The crowning of Mary Queen of Scots WM, perhaps, the most notable of tliem all. She was only nine months old. at the time. but yet she was inTested- with the same crown and sceptre as her fathers before her in tbe great church at Stirling, weeping all the time. After the Coronation of Charles II., in 1651, the fateful portion commences in the history of tha Scottish Regalia. The invasion by Cromwell followed almost immediately, and so. in the hope of securing their safety, these precious treasures were irfaced under the charge of George Ogilvie, at Dunottar Castle, Even here they were within an ace of beingr plundered, for Cromwell's "Ironsides" drew nearer and nearer. It became plain that some more secure resting-place must be found for the Regalia. But every attempt to remove them proved a failure. At last the situation became quite desperate, for General Lambert and the English Army arrived and Btarted upon the siege of Dunottar Castle. A perilous enterprise then ensued, though it ended successfully. The Regalia were aefnally made up into bundles and conveyed through the ranks of the army. This pluoky ftdvemt"! was due to the skill and address of three ladies, the CVyant^ss-Dowager Marischa.1, Lady Keith, with Mrs. Ogilvie and Mrs. Grainier. The husband of the latter was a clercyrean..ir.d as snch held the incumbency of the mrish of Kineff. To his church, then, were the Regalia removed, and carefully hidden beneath tho pavement. For some ten years were they thus preserved by the two, husband and wife. Then came the Restora- tion. The Reg!wi& were restored, but only for a short time comparatively. The Act of Union between England and Scotland was passed in 1770. and it Vres decided to hide them away out of sight for fear lest any political trouble might ensue. They remained in an iron dlN!t in Edinburgh Cattle, in a room that was owned only once during this period for the space of one hundred Itnrl eleven years.' George IV. at last determined to clear up the mystery, for all kinds of legends had sprung up about the Regalia, and many people believed them to have been removed by stealth. A commission was. therefore, ap- pointed. among them being Sir Walter Scott. They wrenched open the iron chest, and there they lav absolutely uninjured. A scene of tre- mendous enthusiasm followed- as the Scotch nearly went, wild with .ioy and excitement. Frnm that day to this they have never been åidda.

10,000 PRISONERS. A King and His Army Captured. GRAPHIC DETAILS OF A WEST AFRICAN EXPEDITION. The "Morning Post's'' special correspondent at Jebba gives some graphic details of the operations of the Zaria Relief Expedition, whioh resulted in the capture of King of Kon- tagora and his whole army of 10,000 men by Major Dickinson, of the Leinster Regiment, aoid the officers under hie command. He says:— Events in West Africa have suoceedea one another so qnickly in the last couple of years that it may be necessary to recall to memory the expedition against the King of Konta/gora, which took place during the months of January and February, 1901. The result 011 that expedition was the capture of the large town of Koata#ora and the complete defeat of the King's army. The King himself, how- ever, and the great proportion of his men escaped in-the direction of Ka-no, and he after- wards collected his forces, numbering about 10,000 men. in a fortified camp at Kaya., near the large city of Jluka. During the last year he baa made himself a terror to the towns in the neighbourhood,' and practically put a stop to the trade of the once most prosperous town of Zaria. As this state of affairs could not continue an expedition, known as the Zaria. Relief Expedi- tion, left Jebba, the headquarters of the Northern Nigeria Regiment, on February 5 last with the object of capturing the King and his followers. The force left Wwsliishi and marched to Birnin Gwari, a distance of one hundred and twenty-four miles, which was reached on Feb- ruary 18. From information received from friendly nafcivee, it was evident that if the King was to be oaptnred the next marches must be done with the greatest possible speed so as to cut off retreat before he had time to make good his escape. Accordingly, starting in the evening of February 18, the force marched all night and all throogh the next day with the exception of only a. couple of hours' rest. It was hoped to surprise the stockaded camp at Kaya on the evening of the 19th. but as the day wore on it became more and more evident that this was im- possible of achievement. Officers and men were completely worn out, the Mounted In- fantry were falling asleep in their saddles, and the carriers could only manage to stagger along. Consequently Major Diskinson decided to halt for a few hourn to allow all hands a much-needed sleep. At three o'clock on the next morning a move was again made, and the column marched on steadily until nine o'clock, when it becamc evident. that Kaya was not far off. The po;td here branched off into two—one leading/to Maska a.nd the other to the stockaded camp at Kaya. Captain) Porter was despatched with the Mounted In- fantry towards Maska to cut off all retreat in that diiection. How judioious this move was the result will show. The remainder of the force moved with all spewd towards Kaya. but found it deeerted. The town was entered and burned to the ground. King and His Army Captured. Captain Porter, on nearing Maska. had in the meantime found that the King had fled with all his followers, and was on his way towards Kano. In the distance Captain Porter could see the retreating Army of the Kontagoras, and all hope of forcing them to stand seemed to be gone. However, the Mounted Infantry, though tired out, gave chase in the most plucky manner, and. skirt- ing the northern wall of Maska, Captain Porter, who was opporti^nely joined by Cap- tain Abadie. came up with the retreating Army some miles beyond Maska. The line of fugi- tives extended for miles along the road, all hurrying towards Kano. Some resistance was made. but the King on being surrounded by the Mounted Infantry, surrendered to Captain Abadie. Meanwhile the Infantry, under Major Dickinson, were hurrying up behind, and they completely cornered the whole Army of Konta- gora. The captive chief. Ibrahim Sudann, is a nephew of the Sultan of Sokoto, the second and most powerful man in the Mohammedan religion. His capture, with the enormous number of t. thousand men, is the greatest blow yet strnck at the Mohammedan power in West Africa. The King was escorted by Major Dickinson to Lokoja Gaol. and his men were sent back under escort to their native towns, where they are again settling down and re-building their houses.

GAMBLING AFFRAY. Prisoner's Story of a Fight with Frenchmen. A tall, powerfully-built young man. named Oscar Bascke, and described ae a juggler, was brought before Mr. Fenwick. at Bow-street Police-court, London, yesterday charged with manslaughter within the jurisdiction of the Belgian Government. The prisoner, when arrested at Glasgow, denied being the man wanted, and said his name was Ziemanz. He said, too, that he knew nothing about the charge, and had never been in Belgium in his life. At the request of Detective-sergeant Mclntyre he bared his arm. On the right arm there wa3 the figure of a. lady dancing, and on the left a man in tights tattooed in red and blue. As the man the sergeant wanted was ornamented in that way he brought the prisoner to London. On the way to London the prisoner said to Sergeant Mclntyre, "1 will tell you the truth. I and another German were playing cards with a Frenchman. The Frenchman iost 60 francs. We then went into the street. My friend wanted his 60 francs, and there was a quarrel between him and the Frenchman. I separated them, and we two went into a. cafe. The big dark Frenchman followed us with a band of Frenchmen, and there was a fight. I defended myself, and hit one or two of them. I did not know that the man was dead. It was an un- fortunate affair for me—card-playing, and trying to prevent a fight in the street." The prisoner was remanded.

EXECUTION AT WANDSWORTH The Last of the MorVake Murderer. Charles Eavle was hanged this morning in Wandsworth Gaol for the murder of Margaret Pampbilon, at Mortlake, by shooting her. The parties were neighbours, and formerly close friends, but differences aroae. and Earle had been summoned for assault. On January 25 he called at Pamphilon's, and when Mrs. Pamphilon opened the door shot her dead. The convict maintained a callous demeanour, and when informed there was no hope of reprieve aa-id, A good job. too." The execution was carried out by Billington. Earl walked unaided to the scaffold.

THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND. Høt Loo, Tuesday.—The following bulletin was issued this morning:—"Queen Wilhel- mina, hns passed a quiet night. All the symptoms indicate an improvement in her Majesty's condition."

FATAL TORNADO. New York, Tuesday.—Reports from Texas state that seven persons have been filled and -=0 injured by a tornado which passed over Slen Rose, while many buildings have been wrecked.—Reuter.

LAUNCHES ON THE CLYDE. For the firnt four months of the present year vessels of an aggregate tonnage of 132,000 have been launched from the Clyde yarde. which is the heaviest total for four years. Apart i,1"01I1 Nary work, how»v«r, ifcs rsturn* for (giow a feUiiur off in new work.

a-. IMPERIAL POSTAGE. An Ultimatum by Australia. THREATENED DEADLOCK IN AFFAIRS. In the matter of penny postage a deadlock is threatened between the postal authorities of England and Australia. Y&terda,y the authorities at St. Martin's-le-Grand received a telegraphic communication on the subject from Mr. Drake, the Federal Postmaster- General. In effect it amounts to an ulti- matum. Australia announces ita determina- tion forthwith to establish penny postage from England and the several parts of the British dominions, but it sternly eets its face against granting any reduction in letter postage from its own shores. It ia farther intimated that if the authorities here decline to recognise the new rate and impose a sur- charge the Federal authorities will not col- lect it. In brief, it is stipulated that letters to Australia from England and other parts of the British Empire should pay but a penny, while letters from Australia to England and the British dominions generally should continue to pay the preseht rate of 2Jd. Under the provisions of the Poetal Union (says the "Daily Chronicle") each country retains the whole of the revenue accruing from the sale of its stamps, as well as fines on letters arriving with insufficient postage. This latter—pos- sibly not a large sum annually—the Common- wealth Government is prepared to lose. Un- doubtedly, a financial loss will result from the alteration of the present rate. This Australia practically ask& the British tax- payer to bear. Some Interesting Figures. In a statement issued last night Mr. Hen. niker Heaton added the following points of interest: — The total number of letters sent from the United Kingdom to Australia amounts to 3.401.000. so the total loss would be £19,162. Australia sent to this country last year 2,727,uOO letters. Australia's loss would therefore, only amount to £16,900. But penny postage to this country would necessi- tate inland penny postage or an additional loss of £150.000 to Australia. The Postmaster- General of Australia. has, however, promised to establish inland penny postage either at the Coronation or within a year. We have penny postage to New Zealand now, and these New Zealand letters are sent from London via Australia. landed there, and transhipped to New Zealand.

HOW THE BOERS GET ARMS Story of a -Swiss with the Boer Forces. I have had an interesting conversation (says a "Daily Chronicle" correspondent) with a Swiss, who has returned here for the purpose of recruiting his health after two years' oam- paigning with the Boers. He was formerly a farmer near the town of Ladybrand, but on the breaking out of hostilities he joined the Boer forces. As he has fought under Botha, Cwnje. and Dolarey most of tbe time he is able to throw a light on some interesting points. To my first question of how he managed to return to Europe, he smilingly answered, "Well. you see. the English military aut-ho- rities are always ready to help a person to leave the fighting districts, but to get in is another thing. I returned by Delagoa Bay, and experienced no difficulty although 1 ba-d no pass." "18 there any truth in the report that the Boers are continually receiving recruits from Europe?" "No, none whatever. At the beginning of the war there were perhaps 600 foreigners in the Boer army, most of wlwm were killed or made prisoners at Elandslaagte and with Villebois-Mareuil. Besides, the Boers will not accept any help of this kind, as they ha.ve found from experience tha.t the foreigners are Useless for Boer Tactics. Delarey and De Wet especially object to foreigners, and if one finds his way into their ranks he is promptly put to cook. The foreigners soon get tired of this and leave." In answer to further (questions I learnt that the most serious difficult the Boers experienced during the first eighteen months of the war was the want of small arm ammu- nition, as large consignments destined for the Boers were captured at Delagoa Bay by the English or confiscated by the Portuguese Custom House officials. "I can tel lyou for a fact (said my informant) that a raid into Portuguese territory tOo obtain possession of this ammunition was seriously discussed by the Boer leaders, but a shipload arrived at another port in time to prevent this step being taken." "What port?" I asked in surprise. "It does not matter very much now (he sa.id) whether you know or not as the Boere ha.ve large supplies. It was by way of Walfisch Bay. I estimate the Boer forces at present in the field at 10,000 or 12.000."

SECRETED WEALTH. An inquiry took place a.t Whiteohapel, London, with reference to the death of Gustav Lentzloss. aged 57, a journeyman tailor, late of 13, Chamber-street, Whitcchapel, yesterday. The evidence showed that the deceased was a man of very eccentric habits. On March 18 a parish order was obtained, and the deceased, who was ill, was removed to the infirmary. An attendant^ at the institution said he searched tbe man on his admission, and secreted in various parts of his clothing found J689 2e. 3d.. mostly in gold, three watches, chains, earrings, and rings. He denied having any money at all. Death took plaoe on Thursday laMt- from phthisis and dementia, accelerated by self-neglect.

FATAL OMNIBUS ACCIDENT. The coroner (Mr. E. B. Reece) held an inquest at the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Monday afternoon, on the body of Norah Mannix, aged three years and seven months, daughter of Patrick Mannix. dock labourer, living at 49, Ordell-street, who on Sunday night was knocked down by an omnibus and killed whilst playing in the street. James Frizer, sixteen, saw the deceased run across after two other children, when the omnibus came along slowly. She ran in front and fell, and a rear-wheel passed over her head.—After hearing the evidence of the driver and conductor, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."

BAPTIST UNION ASSEMBLY. The spring assembly of the Baptist Union opened in London on Monday, when the liev. J. R. Wood delivered toe presidential address on the place of the minister in the life of the Church. The report of the council showed satisfactory increase in all directions. It was announced that in cash and promises £241,000 had been received towards the Quarter Million Century i-nnd. and it was hoped that the .£250.000 would be reached by Thursday next. Mr. George White, M.P. (Nor. wich), who has been elected vice-president., of the Union, proposed a resolution denouncing the Government's Education BilL-Dr. Clifford in seconding said the Cabinet had been made the catapaw of the clerical party which repre- sented the Romanising element in the Angli- can Church.—The resolution was passed with enthusiasm.

SMALL-POX IN SOUTH WALES. Small-por cases at Swansea for some weeks past have singularly avoided the district in which the disease first broke out—the Sand- fields— bat another case is now reported from that district—a male adult. He has been removed to the fever hospital. -w-

DR. PARKER UNWELL. Dr. Parker it lying ill at his residence a.t Hampstead, and we learned on inquiry on J^onday night that the rev. gentleman had been in great pain all day. A later message says that the health of Dr. Parker occasions no anxiety. He is sufi'e-ing from internal neuralgia, and it is expected will require a short rest and change of scene before resuming active work.

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"pq?"- A CLEVER RUSE. How a Detective was Outwitted. PRISONER'S DARING ESCAPE IN THE DARK. At the Guildhall, London, yesterday (before Mr. Alderman Trusoott), John Marston Birkett, 53. a, clerk, of 55, Saltergate, Chesterfield; Thomas Simmons, 53, solicitor's clerk, 46, Cor- rance-road, Acre-lane, Brixton; Charles Gibson, 44, estate agent, 49. Herne-bill-road, Camberwell; and Richard Lomax. 70, solicitor, 4, Brackenbury-road. Hammersmith, were again brought up on remand, charged on warrants with conspiring with John H. Bed- grave (still a.t large) to obtain money by forged leases. No leas a sum than £50,000 is said to have been involved in the alleged frauds. Detective Burge said that on February 18 he went to New Burnet. It was a dark and misty night, and, meeting two men. he said, "Excuse me. am I near Gloucester-road?" One of them replied, "Yes. What name?" and he said, "St. Olafs." The man he had spoken to said. "This ii it," while the other opened the door of a house at which they stopped. He then saw from the description Inspector Willis had given him that this man was Redgrave. He followed him into the house, where he informed him that he was a- police officer, that a warrant for his arrest for obtaining money by false pretences had been granted, and that he should have to convey him to the City. While this conversation was going on the other man passed through the house. Red- grave said, "Yes. I will go with you. Don't cause any commotion." He then commenced to tremble, and called out for some brandy. which was brought to him. Redgrave. who was sitting on a chair, took out his handker- chief. and as he was wiping his brow his hat fell off. As witness was about to pick it up, Redgrave suddenly butted him in the abdo- men with his head, at the same time rushing out at the door, which was at once closed. On recovering himself, he saw Redgrave run out at the front door. Witness gave chase, blowing his whistle. He saw Redgrave dis- appear in a garden, and, although he made a thorough search with the aid of a local police- sergeant. he failed to find him. The prisoners, who said they were not guilty, were committed for trial. The Alderman con- sented to accept bail for Gibson alone, in two sureties of £100 each.

THE LICENSING BilL. Inebriates and Clubs Important Amendment. The House of Commons Standing Committee on Trade met yesterday, under the chair- manship of Mr. John. Ellis. to consider the Government Bill on lioensing, the object of which is to amend the law relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors and to drunkenness. and to provide for the registration of clubs. There were twenty-two pages of amendments down for discussion. Clause 1 of the Bill providee, "If a person be found drunk in any highway or other public place, whether a building or not, or on any licensed premises, and appears to be incapable of taking care of himself, he may be appre- hended and dealt with according to law." Mr. HERBERT ROBERTS (R.. Denbigh, W.) moved to add after "place," "or upon premises which are used for public entertainment or resort." He said he brought forward this amendment in the interests of public safety at such gatherings as cricket and football matches, and on the ground of common-sense. Mr. RITCHIE opposed on the ground that the clause merely provided an alteration of the machinery. In doing that they ought not to alter the words of the Act to which this Bill referred and which created the offence. The amendment was rejected by Z1 to 15, and the clause was passed unamended. Clause 2 provides, "If any person is found drunk in any highway or other public place, whether a building or not, or on any licensed premises, while having the charge of a child apparently under the age of seven years, he may be apprehended, and shall. if the child is under that age, be liable cn summary con- viction to a fine not exceeding 40s. or to imprisonment, with or without labour, for any period not exceeding one month." The clause, unamended, was ordered to stand part of the Bill, as was also Clause 3, which provides that "where a person is con- victed of any offence mentioned in the list of offences contained in the first schedule to the Inebriates Act, 1858 (as amended by this Act), the court may, either in addition to or in substitution for any other penalty, order the offender to enter into a recognisance to be of good behaviour." Discussion took place on Clause 4. which pro- vides that "where a licensed person is charged with permitting drunkenness on his premises, and it is proved that any person was drunk on his premises, it shall lie on the licensed per- son to prove that he and the persons em- ployed by him took all reasonable steps for preventing drunkenness on the premises." Mr. WHITTAKER (R.. Yorkshire, Spen Valley) moved to insert words to throw on the publi- can the onus of proving that he did not know. The amendment was negatived. Tin clause was passed, as also was Clause 5. which relates to protection for the wife or husband of a habitual drunkard. Clause 6 deals with prohibiting the sale of liquor to persons declared to be habitual drunkards. Mr. BOSCAWEN ro., Tonbridge) called atten- tion to an amendment which provided that notification should be furnished to sellers of intoxicating liquors by retail and to secre- taries of clubs registered under Part III. of the Act. Mr. RUSSELL (1.. Tyrone) confessed that he could not understand the Government's tenderneps to clubs. Mr. RITCHIE remarked, in this matter of the black list. that a club was regarded. rightly or wrongly, as a place in which a man consumed liquor as in his own house. Another MEMBER said that Mr. Ritchie had told them that it was impossible to prevent a man getting drink. If that was so. it was an argument against the clause altogether. The Bill would have one effect-that the wife and children would not be able to get drink as formerly for a drunken father. Notifica- tion should be sent to clubs, which were more enticing places for chronic inebriates than either publip-houses or beershops. If the Com- mittee accepted Mr. Boscawen's amendment there would be equal rights for all white men, whether drunk or sober. (Laughter.) Mr. RITCmE suggested that the amendment should be withdrawn for the present., so as to enable the Committee later on to take a deci- sion with reference to clubs, irrespective of any other question. This course was adopted. Mr. BOSCAWEN asked the Committee to extend the Bill to such a length that a black- listed person might no longer be able to go to a. club and obtain liquor which he would not be able to get elsewhere. Mr. RITCHIE opposed the proposal, beoause he thought that if they did everything they could to prevent an habitual drunkard from obtaining liquor "n licensed premises they could not carry the provisions very much further in safety. Mr. GOULDING (U., Devizes) asked what would be the use of blacklisting a man if he could go and drink at a club to his heart's content. Mr. BoscaWen 'a proposal was opposed by Mr. RITCHIE, but was carried by 40 to nine. The Committee adjourned. — Our London correspondent, writing, from the House of Commons on Tuesday night, says:—The teetotal members of the Stand- ing Committee on Trade, which is just now considering the Licensing Bill of the Govern- ment. turned up in force on Tuesday, and. amongst other things, included clubs in the operations of the clause relating to the black list. Both the Borne Secretary and the Attorney-General vigorously objected to the proposal, but they were in a minority, and. to the delight of the temperance pa.rty, the proposal was carried. When the Bill ulti- mately does come before Parliament this pro- posal will inevitably be rejected. The spec- tacle of a police-constable presenting himself at the Carlton, Reform, Athenaeum, and other clubs with n, list of drunkards who must not be supplied with liquor is too ridiculous for practical consideration. It is by auch acts that the teetotalers defeat their own ends.

UNITED SrATES NAVY: A GLOOMY VIEW. A New York telegram says:—The Chairman of the Naval Committee in his report says: —"While we have either built or are building all told 138 ships, yet comparatively few of them have any rea-I fighting value. Oar naval prowess lies almost entirely in our eighteen battleebipB, eight armoured cruieers, and 21 protected cruisers. The rest of our ships would cut but little figure in actual war. Ships of battle and of the line practically alone determine the naval strength of a nation." The Chairman accompanies this report with a, statement of the enormous naval arma- ments and programmes of other countries, particularly Germany. The Committee recommends the building of two battleships of 16,000 ions each, two armoured cruisers of 14,500 tons. and two gunboats of 1.000 tons.— Reuter.

LLANDAFrMiLLl6N~SHILLING FUND. A contribution of 331 "hilling# has boen sent from tha. paritb of Radyr to the Lifcttdaff Dio- cesan mMoa ShiUiac Food,1

A WEEK OF WAR. 128 Fewer Boers to Contend With. REINFORCEMENTS IN CAPE COLONY. The War Offiea on Monday night issued the following dispatch from Lord Kitehener:- PRETORIA, Sunday. Since the 21st of April columns report 23 Boers killed. 78 prisoners, and 25 ourrenders; 50 rifles, 800 rounds small- arm ammunition, ten wagons, and some wtock. Reinforcements have arrived in extreme west of Capo Colony, and are in touch with Ookiep. which has repulsed all j attackF. inflicting loss on the enemy. In the North-east of the Orange River j Colony Colonel Roche fori'b columns have been operating misnocessiully agaiust i Badenhorst'e commando. General Elliot's division ha.3 moved against the Boers who have lately been active in the neigh- bonrliood of Brindisi. In the Western Transvaal columns nndpr General Ian Hamilton are em- ployed in systematically clearing the country west of Harts River. "in the Eastern Transvaal General Bruce Hamilton's column have swept west of the South African Constabulary line, south to Heicelburg, but found only a few small parties of the enemy. Burghers in Conference A telegram from Mr. Bennet Burleigh, war correspondent of the Daily Telegraph," dated Johannesburg. Friday, says: — General Delarey's commandos held a meeting last Tuesday to discuss matters. General Delarey came into Klerkedorp yesterday with a few members of his staff. The columns under Generals Ian and Bruce Hamilton are again operating. BALMORAL, Saturday. General Lucas Meyer, Mr. Krogh. and Mr. Van Velder came in here yesterday. They left on the same day by the ordinary mail train for Middelburg and Belfast, where they will hold further meetings with the burghers. We'sh Officer's Success. Major J. C. Yale. D.S.O.. of Madryn Castle, Pwllheli, who. on the transfer of Lord Kit- chener's brother to the generals list a couple of years ago. was appointed second in command of the 2nd Battalion the Prince of Wales' Own West Yorkshire Regiment ("Fighting Fourteenth") in South Africa, was on Saturday specially promoted lieutenant- colonel to command the 1st Battalion a.t Qn-otta, India. Colonel Yale is a very fortu- na.te officer. He has only held field ra.nk for three years, and this step takes him over the head of Major Mills, who has been a field officer for ten years, and has been second in com- mand in India for three years. The new chief had never seen active service before the present war. He has been in the Army twenty- two years, and he had his company in 1888. He was adjutant '.of the 2nd Volunteer Bat- talion of his regiment for five years. Colonel Yale has already been mentioned in dispatches, and appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order during the present campaign. Local Casualties. The Wa.r Office on Monday night notified the fOllowing: Condition of officer-29th Company Imperial Yeomanry. — Lieutenant Pearch, slightly improved, April 25.

PONTARDULAIS SHOOTING i ACCIDENT. Extraordinary Cross-Swearing at Swansea. At Swansea County-court on Monday (before Judge Gwilym Williams and a. jury) David Gomer Jones, of Pontardulais, colliery repairer, claimed £50 damages from George Walters, of the same place, for injury sus- tained to his eye by the negligent firing of a gun by the defendant. This was a. new trial ordered on the question of fact whether defendant fired the gun or not. Plaintiff on Christmas Day whilst cleaning out his pigsty heard the 'report of a gnn, and felt that he had been shot in the eye. The plaintiff's case was that George Walters was seen at the time to fire his gun from the high road through the hedge.—The, defence was an alibi, as, though defendant was shooting in the morning, he could not possibly ha.ve been there at the time men- tioned.—The jury found for the plaintiff for £35 and costs.—On the occasion of the last bearing, without a jury, the judgment was for JE30 only. Costs in both cases follow this result.

MINERS' FEDERATION AND POLITICS. Dissatisfaction of Conservative Clubs. At the monthly meeting in connection with the Pontypridd District of the South Wales Miners' Federation at Pontypridd on Monday some of the delegates reported that there was growing dissatisfaction at having to pay the 18. levy to the Labour Representation Fund, and that this dissatisfaction was felt in districts where there were Conservative clubs.—Mr. Ben Davies and Mr. Moses Severn explained that the fund was for non-political purposes, and was t-o aupport Labour repre- sentation.—It was resolved to ask the execu- tive of the South Wales Federation for a further explanation on the matter. a.nd to circulate the explanation amongst the mem- bers. There was also some discussion on a motion that a subscription bl made to the Rhondda. Liberal and Labour Association. • The majority of the delegates were in favour of the motion, and urged tha.t "Mabou" had Ten- dered yeoman service to the South Wales miners. This was agreed to by the opposition. who argued that they should keep the Federa- tion funds apart from either political party, —Mr. Beer (Llwynypia Surface Lodge) pointed out that the Federation was fast becoming a political organisation.—It was eventually resolved by 93 votes to 85 that a subscription of JMO be given to the Bbomdda Liberal and La.bour Association.

PROPOSED SWANSEA DOCK. Stock to the Amount of Two Million Pounds to be Issued. Arrangements are in progress for all early issue by the Swansea Harbour Trust of the necessary stock for the building of the pro- posed new deep-water. dock, amounting to nearly JBZ.OOO.OM.

THE ROYAL VtSIT TO WALES. Distinguished Visitors for the Vaynor House Party. The house party a.t Vaynol during the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales next month will consist of Lord and Lady Mostyn, Lord and Lady Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Georga Cornwallis-West, Lord and Lady Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, Lord Rosebery, Sir Richard Bulkeley, Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, and Lord Balfour of Burleigh.

LAMPETER COLLEGE. Forthcoming Visit of Archbishop j Temple. 1 In October next will occur the seventy-fifth anniversary of the opening of St. David's College, Lampeter, and the authorities pro- pose to celebrate the event in a manner worthy of the history and status of the insti- tution. Many distinguished visitors will be present on the occasion, including his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is only orice before an archbishop hae visited St. David's College. That was on the occasion of the opening of the new wing, a function per- formed by the late Archbishop Benson.

WELSH TWi-PLATE TRADE. The disputes and wages board of the Tin- plate Unions will meet on Wednesday, and ¡ the joint board of employers and representa- tives of the men will bold their arranged eon- I ference on Thursday. The" a.rea." question will again be the bone of contention.

-=-- if f<«—ir—- frm i n CochfarfJs II Comments. M It is not difficult, after a careful survey of children's ways, and particularly of the ways of the precocious and healthy kind, to come to the conclusion that Willie Llewelyn wandered unaided from where he was last seen by his mother to the bleak spot on which his body was found at Carn-y-moesau. Such excursions, but somewhat .less adventurous, are recorded in the history of every family where boys have been brought up. It is a very common thing to find boys wander- ing from neighbouring villages to Cardiff, many of whom would be lost ic the same way as little Willie Llewellyn, only the highways are well fenced and the neighbourhood of a town is well policed, so that the only risk that besets such little wanderers is that of being run over by passing vehicles. A month has not gone since the writer and a neighbour found a diminutive five-year- old lad in the corner of a front garden at a late hour of the night. He had wandered from Cairns-street to Windsor- place. He had cried until he could cry no more, and was half stupid from exhaustion, having left" his home at schooltime in the morning. Only a week ago I was visiting the Cardiff Police-station on official business, and my ear caught the chirrupy sound of a child's voice coming from the retreat of the matron of the female police cells. "Rather a youthful prisoner," was my remark to Superintendent Hay ward. was the reply, "he was found wandering about the streets by the police,, and bo far no one has inquired for him, .but I daresay before many hours have gone he will be sought after. It is quite a common occurrence." The little chap could not have been more than be- tween three and four years of age, and the matron was caring for him as only a woman can care for a child. He had also made friends with the kitten owned by f matron, and had even given it a name. The kitten had submitted to the new name and its rough nursing with marvellous resignation, whilst its nurse seemed to have forgotten about his deserted home and all its associations. I have no doubt he has found his way back to his parents ere now. Arising out of the recent football disaster at Glasgow, and in view of the grand stands and other temporary struc- tures that will be called into existence by the coming Coronation festivities, the question has been asked whether govern- ing authorities have any control over such structures. It may be useful if I here quote Section 37 of the Public Health Act of 1890. Says this section:—'Whenever large numbers of persons are likely to assemble on the occasion of any show, entertainment, public procession, open- air meeting, or other like occasion, every roof of a building and every platform, balcony, or other structure, or part thereof, let or used or intended to be let or used, for the purpose of affording sitting or standing accommodation for a number of persons, shall be safely con- structed or secured to the satisfaction of the surveyor of the urban authority." This is a statutory provision that is very often overlooked at galas, fairs, and shows, and it seems to be so clearly phrased as to meet every reasonable need for the protection of the public at times when great gatherings of people are expected. The "Westminster Gazette" has a good word to say for salad. We have heard its praises sung before, and when it is well made we believe in it quite as loyally as the "Westminster Gazette"; but, unfortunately, the name is given in Englantf to what Continental caterers would regard as merely the crude article. An idea of salad is ful- filled when we get any of the kind that are common in British gardens, fresh, if pos- sible, soused under the water tap, and then dumped on a dish and placed on the middle of the breakfast, dinner, or tea table. Says the writer in the Gazette "Water and oil will not mix; hence the washed salad should be thoroughly dried, and the salad oil will then coat the green limbs lovingly," but it must be re- membered that oil must not be men- tioned in the hearing of the average Britisher—he is willing to forego that luxury in favour of the foreigners, who will eat anything." Nevertheless, the Britisher will eat salad so made unctuously, for he forgets that salad oil does not taste like castor oil, although he imagines it when he is conscious of par- taking of it. It is a grave culinary oversight at this season of the year not to have an intelligent appreciation of the dietetic value of early salad and the many ways in which it can be pre- pared as a companion to every meal of the day. Now, the modest beetroot is obtain- able at a price that the poorest can com- mand, and can be so dished as to satisfy an epicure, and yet I can recall i stances when a guest of conservative table habits nearly fainted when asked to partake of what he erroneously thought to be— mangels! The difficulties of salad making are reduced every season, for, although a salad made with ingredients that are mixed on the spot is far more palatable than the ready-mixed article, found at tHe grocer's, yet the latter is ahead of the concoction that is prepared by people who will not take the trouble to regulate the quantities and fulfil the con- ditions necessary to make a perfect dish. I do not quote from the Westminster Gazette," but I will ask lovers of salad to select the garden produce they like best, wash them well, dry them well, cut them into, very fine pieces into a salad bowl, and from a small bottle of salad mixing—-you can get it at any first-class grocer's—drench the whole and serve. Mr. Richard Bell, M.P., was able to give his audience at Tondu on Sunday last an instanoe of how our views have changed in ten years regarding the duties of publio life. Ten years ago Mr. Bell was occupied in the unromantic task of working coal trains between that place and Swansea. He was subsequently removed to Corn- waJl, and then to the Pontypool working district, and this was the place he laboured in when he was elected general secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, and very shortly afterwards to represent the Par- liamentary constituency of Derby and railway servants generally in the House of Commons. It is not difficult to under- stand why his old companions in labour wished to hear him at TbtMiu apart from the desire to strengthen the interests of the railway servants society in that dis- trict. To the greater number of the railwaymen who congregated at the Tondu Board School on Sunday last his face and voice were as familiar as those of their own household. It remains to be seen whether his visit will prove as fruit- ful as it deserves to be, for where only a. quarter of the railwaymen are amalga- mated there is surely room to canvass for an increase of members with a good prospect of snccess.