Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

THE METHODIST WELSH FORWARD MOVEMENT.—The Rev Lewis Ellis, of Rbvl. has issued an appeal to the Calvinistic churches of Wales on behalf of this move- ment. which he states has been instrumental in inducing upwards of twenty thousand per- sons to be constant nf the Gospel. It appears that the cost of working the var- ious missions is upwards of £ 30uQ per an- rum.

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BANGOR AND BEAUMARIS UNION. FRIDAY.—Mr H. Thomas presiding. The Clerk reported tho outrelief paid during the past fortnight to be £ 344 19s; and there was a balance due to the union of £ 1946.— The clerk also reported that he 'had made an application to the Bangor magistrates asking them not to sign ratebooks, except in open court. They had refused to pass a resolution to that effect, as it was understood that that ought to be the general practice.-He was ordered to communicate with the rate col- lectors and instruct them to have all rate books in future signed in open court and not at the private residences of magistrates.—It was reported that the auditor had surcharged the guardians with a sum of £ 10, and the clerk stated that be had communicated with the Local Government Board on the matter. -The clerk informed the guardians that the parish of Penmynydd was the only one which had not paid the precept.-A letter was read from Mr Robert Williams, Cae'rgors, who had acted as surety for Mr Hugh Griffith, rate collector, withdrawing his security; and the clerk was instructed to communicate with Mr Griffith, and! request him to provide an- other surety.—At the request of Mr Thomas Edwards, the clerk read the following list of the attendances of guardians for the Ban- gor parish from January, 1895. The pos- sible number of attendances was 84, and the members had presented themselves as fol- lows —CoL West, 70; Dr Langford Jones, 19; Mr R. Roberts, 77; Rev T. Edwin Jones, 43; Miss Wynne Jones, 65; Col. Savage, 19; Mr H. Hughes, 71; Mr E. A. Young, 25; Mr Thomas Edwards, 81. The latter gentleman beaded the list for the whole union, the chairman coming second.

TRAGEDY AT FESTINIOG. THE ACCUSED BEFORE THE MAGIS- TRATES. INQUEST AND VERDICT. On Thursday morning, Thomas Jones, hawker, Amlwch, was removed from Car- narvon Prison to Festiniog, where he was brought before the magistrates and charged on remand with the murder of Mary Breton, another hawker.—Mr R. O. Jones prosecuted on behalf of the police, and asked that the case be adjourned for they could proceed no further that day until the verdict of the coroner's jury had been received. The ad- journment was granted so that the Public Prosecutor might be communicated with. Prisoner was then removed to the new cocoa-rooms, where the inquest was resumed before the coroner, Mr W. R. Davies, Mr R O. Jones again acting on behalf of the police, Chief-constable Best and Inspector Morgan being also present. Mr Andreas Roberts was the foreman of the jury. Police-constable David Jones, Conglywal, testified to see the prisoner and Breton about five o'clock on the afternoon of March 1st. They were going in the direction oi Llan. There was nothing peculiar about them. Both appeared to be sober and did not ask him to direct them to anywhere. He had no previous knowledge of either of them. The following morning, about eight o'clock, witness saw the woman's body on the mountain, near Craigddu. He remained with the body until Inspector Morgan and Dr Jones arrived. Inspector Morgan was followed by the prisoner, who did not give any explanation as to the presence of the body. Witness saw a quantity of blood on the road near Manod Lake. There was also bloodmarks on the wall and on the snow close by. He went up at the request of the Cae Canol family. Just after he left Cae Canol two men shouted to him from the side of the mountain saying, "She is up there, quite dead." One was the son of Cae Canol, and there were several people about, but not close to the body, which was in a hollow. Among them was John Hughes. There was no blood where the body was found. The woman had no clothing on except her stock- ings and one boot, but her clothes had been placed over the body. Police-constable Davies, stationed at Llan Festiniog, said that at eight o'clock in the evening of the 1st inst. he saw the prisoner and Breton sitting with others round a fire at a lodging-house. The woman appeared quite tired. The prisoner was quite sober, and appeared mirthful. The witness asked him if he was a Welshman, and the prisoner replied, "Yes, we are both Welsh, from Anglesey." The witness at 10.40 the same evening met the prisoner and Breton in Highgate. They came up to him, and the prisoner said in a firm voice, "Here is the policeman. He will put you on the road to Llanrwst." I asked them if they had been quarrelling, adding that they seemed to be quite happy, and the prisoner said they had been staying at a bad house, and he did not like to leave his wife there. The witness then directed the prisoner to Llanrwst. About seven o'clock in the morning of the 2nd March he accompanied Inspector Morgan and the prisoner to Craigddu Mountain, and at Pandy Bridge the inspector left them. Then the prisoner informed the witness that he had a basket at a farmhouse, and that he wanted to call for it. They went together to Cae Canol Bach, and saw the basket in a cowshed. The witness found the basket con- tained small wares for sale. By the side of the basket were two white mirrored hair- brushes marked with blood, and the mirror on the back of one of them was smashed to atoms. The prisoner took the basket and a shawl, and they went up the mountain together. About five hundred yards from Cae Canol he found the garment now pro- duced, which appeared to be a portion of a red skirt, with bloodstains on it. The blood- stains were quite dry, and when the witness picked the rag up the prisoner made the following statement: —"Here is where she began to get wild. She was thrswing her- self down these rocks, and from this point up I did my best to prevent her from kill- ing herself. I said to her, 'My dear girl, don't kill yourself. The prisoner's theory was that the woman committed suicide. Dr Richard Jones described the injuries upon the body, few of which could have been self-inflicted. Many were of such a nature that some other person must have inflicted them. The organs were healthy, and there were no traces of poisoning. Dr Roberts corroborated. The jury returned a verdict of "Wilfull murder" against Thomas Jones.

LLANARMON MINING COMPANY.— The annual general meeting of rhe Llanarmon District Mining Company, Limited, was held at. Chester on Saturday, the chairman (the Hon. ç. T. Parker) pres-'ding. The directors, in their report, said the driving of the Bog Mine had now been accomplished, and had not exceeded the estimate cost, but to pro- vido capital to prosecute further trials, the directors resolved to Issue 1000 more of the 71 per cent. preference shares sanctioned at the meeting held en December 23rd, 1896. These were more th'm fullv applied for, and the directors now proposed !o offer to the shareholders the remainder of the preference shares at par but without oonus shares. A new pit had been erected o^or the shaft at Bog Iisa, and when the engine had been removed from Castell, ihe wielding of cue for dressing would begin almost- immediately. Several runs of leal ore Md been passed through, estimated to be worth in places from three to four tons a fathom, besides a considerable quantity of blende, which it was cxr^cted might be treated with a fair profit owing to Improved prices.—T'n°, report was adopted, and the retiring directors, the Hon. C. T. Parker and Messr* T Simch, lilacon, und A. P. Roberts, Mold, were re-elected.

PORTMADOC URBAN I COUNCIL. FRIDAY.—Mr Jonathan Davies presid- ing, there being also present: Messrs R. M. 11 el I Greaves, D. Morris, J. E. Jones, Morgan Jones, Griffith Roberts, R. McLean, D. Williams, R. Isaac, D. Evans, Dr Griffith, I Messrs J. Jonee (clerk), and J. D. Lewis (surveyor). STATISTICAL. —Th$following receipts during the month were reported —General district rate, £ 35; gas, LM; total pay- ments, S81. FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES. —The committee recommended the accept- ance of Messrs Strand and Meason's tender for supplying the town with such appliances. The sum asked by that firm was £43. I GLANYDON.—Mr Greaves urged the ad- visability of the council in the future paying I poor rate for Glanydon, Morfa Bychan. It was decided that this be done. PLANS, &c.-Plans of several new build- ings were submitted for approval. Some of these were passed, but others were not ap- proved, as they were not in accordance with the council's bye-laws. TREMADOC FAIR.—-A letter was read from Beddgelert urging that no change be made in the date of the Tremadoc winter fair.-As no reply had been received from the Dolbenmaen Parish Council, it was deem- ed advisable to defer final decision on the matter. THE NEXT MEETING.-It was resolved that the next council meeting be postponed to the 13th of April, on account of the forthcoming election. OVERSEERS.—The following were elected overseers for the ensuing year:-Messrs John Bryant (Eos Brychan), J. R. Owen, Castell Garth; Lewis Jones, Borth; and Cadwaladr Griffith, Snowdon-street. THE MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT showed that the number of births notified during the month was three; deaths, four. The sanitary condition of the town was very satisfactory. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD wrote with reference to the changes recom- mended in the boundaries of the electoral districts of Treflys and Ynyscynhaiarn. VARIOUS.—Mr David Jones reported that he had collected JB129 of the poor rate during the month.—Mr R. Newell, on behalf of his co-butchers and himself, asked for a copy of the council's minutes with reference to the erection of a public slaughter-house for the town. The application was granted.

CARNARVON BOARD OF GUARDIANS. SATURDAY.—Mr T. W. Williams pre- siding. VOTES OF CONDOLENCE. — On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Rev O. I Williams, and supported by several members, a vote of condolence was passed with Mr J. Henry Thomas, the clerk, upon the death of his brother, Mr A. Thomas, of the North and South Wales Bank, Liverpool. The Clerk suitably responded. A vote of con- dolence was also passed with Mr Closs, Llan- beris, upon the death of his little daughter. A COMPLAINT.—A. letter was read from Mr R. J. Jones, Clwtybont, complaining of certain remarks made at a previous meeting by the Rev D. O. Davies to the effect that the body of a certain pauper had been taken from Brynderw to the parish church in a cart. This was not true, but the fact was that the coffin had been placed in a two. I wheeled car which would also carry four persons because that was very much more convenient than the parish hearse. He desired the rev gentleman to withdraw his words.-The Clerk also read a letter from the Rev D. 0. Davies, who was unable to be present, bearing upon the matter, and stating that though accepting the correction that the vehicle which conveyed the body was not a cart in the ordinary sense of the word he maintained that the parish hearse, which could have been obtained free of cost, should have been nsed, and he blamed the respon- sible persons for not having done so. l STATISTICS.—The Master reported that the number of paupers in the house was 103, as compared with 90 on the corresponding f date of last year. During the fortnight 46 tramps had been relieved. I HABITUAL DRUNKARDS.-The Clerk read a certain circular letter from the Bir- mingham Board of Guardians asking the board to adopt a resolution in favour of bringing pressure to bear upon the Govern- ment to pass an Act for the better control of habitual drunkards.—Mr G. R. Hughes, Bethel, proposed that the guardians while requesting the Government to see that the present licensing laws were enforced with I greater stringency, wished also to express the opinion that the time had come when Parliament should legislate, with the object of enabling a better watch to be kr-pt upon habitual drunkards in order, if possible, to reform them.—Mrs Gwyneth Vaughan seconded the resolution, and said that from what she could gather after being in conver- sation with some of the Cabinet Ministers, the Government would bo quite ready to legislate in the direction stated if the country generally expressed a desire in favour of such a step being taken.-Rev Owen Wil- liams also supported the motion.— Mr T. R. Lloyd said that he was glad that the board ) of guardians were having a chance to say a I word upon this question for it affecjed them I more perhaps than any other body, and he should feel glad if something could be done I in this direction.—Mr W. J. Wii'iams thought they should be able to take hold of those persons who could not govern them- selves and support their families in con- sequence of their craving for drink. The guardians ought to have the power to compel I them to work.—Mr J. R. Jones thought it was also the duty of the guardians to see that the ratepayers' money was rot given to I those people who Rpont it in drink.-The motion was then put to the meeting and car- ried unanimously. THE OVERSEER'S BOND.—The Clerk, calling attention to this matter, said that he had received a letter from the Local Government Board in reply to one sent in- forming them that Mr Thomas had furnished the guardians with bonds for JE2650 from the Poor Law Officers' Mutual Guarantee Association as security for the faithful dis- charge of his duties as assistant overseer, and the Local Government Board now wish- ed to know if the guardians desired the sus- pension to be removed, and on being in- formed to that effect they would proceed to remove the suspension accordingly.—Rev Owen Williams proposed that the Local Government Board be asked to remove the suspension.—Mr Hughes seconded -Mr W. J. Williams said that he was glad to find I that Mr Thomas bad eventually agrred to do this.—Mr T. R. Lloyd said that some people this.—Mr T. R. Lloyd said that some people had been saying the guardians had no right to suspend. That letter acknowledged th*eir right.—The Clerk: Oh yes; you car sos- f pend any officer except the e'erk (laughter). —The motion having been carried, Mr D P. WilHams .asked to be allowed to make some remarks upon it, but after some discussion it was ruled out of order. Mr D. P. Williams then gave notice to call further attention to the matter at the next meeting.

The proposal to acquire the dismantled Jesuit College at Mold a- an asylum for harmless lunatics in North Wales continues to find favour among the guardians of the several unions in North Wales, and arrange- ments are being mide to hold a conference on the subject at Mold.

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BEDDGELERT LIGHT RAILWAY. On Thursday evening, a meeting of Port- madoc tradesmen was held to discuss the proposed light railway to Beddgelert. Though the notice had been short, there was a good gathering. Mr Barnard was voted to the chair, Mr W. H. Evans acting as secretary. The Chairman, in his opening address, observed that there was a difference of opin- ion on the question of the proposed railway, and he would like those present to express their opinions freely, whether for or against the scheme. Mr R. G. Humphreys spoke strongly in favour of the proposed line, and proposed a resolution to that effect. Mr R. Newell warmly seconded the mo- tion. In his opinion, the route from Port- madoc would be shorter and better than that from Rhyd-ddu. The port was also very convenient for the shipment of goods from that place. Then tourist traffic would un- doubtedly be great, and the source of con- siderable profit. The scenery along the route of the proposed line was amongst the best the country could offer. Borth, too, could be opened up as a splendid seaside resort (applause). Mr Cadwaladr Griffith heartily supported the motion. He had heard it rumoured that a certain gentleman intended extending the proposed line to Nantgwynant to the foot of Snowdon. He was surprised so little was done to make Portmadoc attractive to visit- ors. He believed the railway would be made, and if they did not support it after such gen- erous offers being made, they ought to feel very much ashamed of themselves (prolonged cheering). Councillor D. Williams next rose, and was warmly received. He was a strong believer in the benefit which they would derive from the proposed railway. He thought they should all respect the promoters, who had worked so hard and had met with success on every hand with the exception of the Port- madoc Urban Council. This objection would undoubtedly do good rather than harm in the end. It was not true that trade at Llan- rwst had decreased since the opening of the new railway. He had been told that it was quite to the contrary (hear, hear). The Chairman then asked if anyone had anything to say against the scheme, but it was stated that there was no such man pre- sent. The motion was then unanimously passed. Mr W.H. Evans asked if it would not be advisable to give practical form to their ap- proval. Mr R. Newell moved that the meeting bind itself to support the candidature of those persons who sought election on the urban district council who would vote in favour of granting a loan to the promoters of the rail- way. r • Mr R. McLean expressed his satisfaction at the views expressed that night. The great thing now was to convince the ratepayers that no money would be taken from the rates for the purpose of the railway. The Cambrian Railway Co. were the only party he thought who had any risk whatsoever. But as had already been said, the undertak- ing would turn out a splendid success. Mr J. Bryant seconded Mr Newell's mo- tion.—Mr R. G. Humphreys, Mr R. P. Lewis, and Mr Bryant having made some further remarks, the motion was warmly adopted.

WESTERN SEA FISHERIES AND RAILWAY RATES. I CONFERENCE AT PORTMADOC. On Wednesday, at Portmadoc, the commit- tee appointed by the Western Sea Fisheries Board in regard to the rates for the con- veyance of fish from Welsh coast ports to English towns, met Mr Denniss, manager of the Cambrian Railway Company, and dis- cussed the question with him. Mr Manches- ter, Pwllheli, presided. A letter was read from Aberystwyth stating that small catches of fish sent from Aberystwyth to Liverpool were charged at 2s 3d per cwt., while quan- tities above 10 cwt. were charged at Is 9d. That was a hardship for local fishermen who owned only small boats and sent small quantities. In that way they were brought into unfair competition with the large boats from Hoylake and Lancashire. I The clerk read a petition from Manchester fish merchants stating that they would be unable to do any more trade in mussels I with Aberdovey, Barmouth, and Portmadoc, owing to the high railway rates. They could get mussels from Cork, &c., for 20s per ton, and from Connah's Quay for 14s 2d. They therefore asked the committee to use their influence in getting the sum reduced to 20s per ton, or no trade with the Welsh coast could be made.—The Clerk said this ques- tion rose about 18 months ago, and he was directed to write to the Cambrian Railways, I the London and North-Western Railway, and the Great Western Railway. The Great Western Railway replied that they were affected to a very limited extent; the Lon- don and North-Western Railway Company I did not reply; and the Cambrian Railway Company had replied. I Mr Manchester said the complaint amongst fishermen was that the charge of 2s 6d per cwt. for. all kinds of fish was too high, and should be greatly reduced to enable them to live. Mr J. Williams, Portmadoc, said the rail- way companies took all the profit from the fishermen in some kind of fish. He paid 2s 6d for sending herrings to Liverpool, and in his opinion Is 3d would be a reasonable charge. Mr Manchester said the complaint also was made that the railway rates from Welsh ports were considerably higher than the rates for bringing fish for corresponding dis- tances from Grimsby and Hull. Mr Denniss said the rate per cwt. for con- veying the best fish from Hull or Grimsby to Portmadoc, a distance of 133 mibs, was 2s 6d, and for conveying common fish 2s. The rates for conveying the best and com- mon fish from Portmadoc to Liverpool, a dis- tance of 131 miles, was 2s 6d anl 2s 3d re- spectively. He wa4 afraid that the diffi- culty regarding the small boats would not be got over. Mr Manchester thought a uniform rate of Is 6d for all qualities would meet the case. Mr Denniss did not think the Cambrian Railway Company would be able to induce the other railway companies to lower their rates. He added that if a rsdutio.i were made in; fish seinfc from the Welsh coast, Grimsby and Hull would soon secure a re- duction on fish sent from there. The Cam- brian Company would, however, do their best in meeting fishermen if the fish were sent from the Welsh ports on the Cambrian line to inland towns on the line. Petitions fiom Aberdovey and Aberystwyth fishermen in favour of a reduction were read. The rates for carriage of mussels was also discussed, and Mr Denniss said that if they were sent off in one-ton lots on his railway they might be able to get them conveytd for Is or Is 3d per cwt.—Mr Denniss said be would consider the matter cai ifully. It was to their mutual .'iH^est that the fishing in- dustry should be developed. If they c;-dd make any concessions in the lates the com- pany would be gi»d to be able to do so.—A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Dennits, and the meeting terminated. and the meeting terminated.

Mr Russell Rea, who unsuccessfully con- tested the Liverpool Exchange Ward re- cently, has been put forward as a Liberal candidate for Cardiff. He was recently ap- pointed a director of the Taff Vale Railway Co., and has important business connections with Cardiff.

SEQUEL TO THE FOUNDRY STRIKE. Sir,-Allow us to make an explanation of the report which appeared in your paper a fortnight ago of the police proceedings re the above. The solicitor for the prosecution, in opening the case, said that the men were allowed to select their "own foreman." ""This in part is true, but it wis not the choosing of a foreman that settled the dispute, for the same man was chosen as foreman as had filled that post for years under the late Mr De Winton. It is not true that the men turned upon Mr Davies, but at the suggestion of the management Mr Davies was given another job, and a Mr Bee appointed in his stead by Mr Stenning himself. Again your report states that the "moulders" used filthy language towards the new foreman, and hurled stones after him. There were in court on the day of hearing a score of re- spectable witnesses ready to prove that the moulders never nsed filthy language towards the Englishmen nor their foreman, and especially no stones or mud were thrown by them. As the report of a case half tried is doing us great injury in our attempt to try and find work outside the town, we feel sure you will insert this note.-Yours truly, JOHN PRICE, Hafod-terrace, HUGH WILLIAMS, Mountain-street, JOHN HUGHES. Henwalia, R. O. DAVIES, Snowdon-street.

HONEST REPRESENTATION. Sir,—A good deal has recently been heard at Carnarvon about Mr J. T. Roberts, a young man who claims to have the con- fidence of the Liberals of the town. I do not know whether he is also a protege of the Nonconformist Council. If he is, and if be has been supported by that body, perhaps the secretary wilFinform the public whether his actions on the town council have been such as they approve of. Mr J. T. Roberts has more than anyone else condemned in. sincerity and breach of faith in others. What is his record ? When the question of letting the Guild Hall on Sundays was dis- cussed at the town council he refused to vote. Was he afraid to anger the mayor if he voted one way or the Nonconformist Council if he voted the other ? When it was proposed to let the hall to a Unitarian minister he refused to vote again. Was it because he was conscience-stricken or that he lacked grit to show to which side he leant ? It would be interesting to know what the Nonconformist Council have to say on the subject, and also to discover whether the ratepayers of Carnarvon are satisfied with a representative who jumps up con- tinually at the Council Chamber, but who absolutely refuses to represent the feeling of the ratepayers on a division for fear of offend- ing one side or the other.—Yours, &c., AN ELECTOR.

THE LIBERAL PARTY. Sir,-May I ask through the medium of your columns what has become of the boasted consistency of the Liberal party, and how it was that at the recent County Council election on Saturday the canvassers of the Liberal Club, with one exception—the veteran Mr David Morris—one and all re- fused their support to the Liberal nominee ? It would be useless at this stage to discuss the dishonour attached to the party for their betrayal of their champion, that foolish and ill-advised action will bear its evil fruit in due time. Already the dissentions among J "individual members of the party are assum- ing a formidable shape; and, if I mistake I not, the signs of the times will develop into the overthrow of the party on the town council. It was t degrading sight to see the official Liberals shirking their duties on Saturday, and working assiduously against Mr J. R. Hughes, whom a few days pre- viously they had adopted unanimously as their candidate. Whilst the Conservatives in Division I. were sending their canvassers by the score to aid Mr Richard Thomas, Mr W. M. Roberts, the Liberal candidate, was alone and unaided for hours. Why was this ? Because all the available Liberal (?) canvassers had gone to help Mr J. T. Roberts And the most deplorable scene of all was the final one, when Mr J. T. Roberts was welcomed in the billiard-room of the Liberal Club by a crowd of boys on his triumphant entry into the room, having ousted the very candidate supported by the club, the climax being reached when the new County Councillor blew his own trumpet and congratulated himself upon the mis- chief he had wrought.—Yours, &c., DISGUSTED.

MARKETS FOR THE WEEK CORN. LIVERPOOL.—FMDA\. [By Telegraph.] Wheat, quiet and steady trade, about Tues- day's prices; Colifornian,7s lid to 7s llp; new Northern, none here, Kansas, 7a 81d to 8s 2d. Beans, Saidi, 28s 9d to 29s Od. Peas, 5s 4d. Oats occasionally dearer; white, 2s 6d to 2s 9d; yellow, 2s 4d to 2s 6d; black, 2s 6d to 2s 8d. Maize, moderate demand; mixed, 3s 5Jd to 3s 5fd. Flour unchanged. CHE STE R.- -SATURDAY. White wheat, new, 5s 8d to Os Od per 751b; do., red (aew), 5s 2d to 58 5d per 751b; barley, grind- ing, new, Os Od to Os Od per 641b; oats, new, 2s 3d to to 2s 8d per 461b; ditto, old, (is Od to Os Od; beans, 4s 6d to 5s Od per 801b; do., old, 58 6d to Os Od per 801b; Indian corn, new, 9s 6d to 9s 9d per 2401b; do., old, 09 to Os Od. MAN CHE STE R.—THURSDAY. At to-day's market English wheat sold slowly at 3d per quarter below* last Thursday's figures. Foreign dull at late rates. Canadian Id to lid per cental cheaper. Oat quiet; foreign firm. Barley £ d per bushel up. No change in beans or peas. Indian corn in fair demand at Jd per cental up. HAY AND STRAW. LONDCJM.—THOBSDAY. Good supplies and trade done at the follow- ing r.rices:—Good to prime hay, 65s to 82s Od; inferior to fair ditto, 50s to 60s; good to prime clover, 70s to 97s Od; inferior to fair ditto, 50s to 68s; mixtuie and sanfoin, 50s Od to 85s Od straw, 30s to 37s per load. CATTLE. SALFORD.—TUESDAY. The supply of cattle was about the same as last week, bat trade was worse ani prices lower. There was an increase in the number of sheep trade ruled slow, and prices were in favour of the buyer. PricesCattle, 4d to 6d; sheep, 6d to 8:id; calves, 6d to nd per Ib; lambs, Od to Od per lb. At market: Cattle, 2631; sheep, 7892; calves, 247. LONDON.—THCB8DAT. The beast supply consisted entirely of rough cattle and fat bulls, which met a slow steady trade at Monday's rates. Sheep trade dull. at Monday's rates. Lambs difficult to vend. Calves firmer. Prices :—Beef, Os Od to Os Od; mutton, 3s 6d to 5s 8d veal, 3s 8d to 5s 8d pork, 3, 4d to 4s 8d lamb, 6s lOd tj 7s 8d per 81bs. At market: Cattle, 50; sheep and lambs, 600; calves, 40; pigs, 10. DUBLIN.—THURSDAY. Prime heifer and ox beef, 47s 6d to 50s Od; fancy, Os Od to Os; second quality, 44s Od to 46s 6d inferior, Os Od to Os Od. Prime wether mutton, 7d to 7id; fancy, Od; ewe, 6d to 6fd inferior sheep, Od to Od. Hoggets, average, 36s to 52s; inferior and small, Os to Os. Lambs. 228 to 33s. Veal, choice, 8d to 9d inferior, 4;d to 6d per lb. BIRMINGHAM.—THURSDAY. Supply of beasts fair, and fair trade. Sheep in short supply, and quiet trade. Quota- tions :—Beef, 4d to 6Jd; Herefords, 6d to 6Jd; mutton, 5d to Sid per lb. Bacon pigs, 198 Od to 9a 2d; sows, 7s 9d to 8s Od; porkets, 9a 9d to 10s 3d per score lbs. CHE STE R.—THURSDAY. The, e was a larger supply of store cattle, and some little improvement in the trade. Buyers seemed more disposed to operate, and little difficulty in meeting their requirements at last week's quotations. Any attempts to advance prices speedily checked the demand. During the fair a good number of cattle changed hands, but the total business was insufficient to effect a clearance. Quotations: Milch cows, JE14 to R20 calvers, R8 to R14 barrens, L9 to £13 heifers, 98 to £ 14; stirks, E5 to JE8. There were no sheep on offer. DEAD MEAT. LONDON.—THURSDAY. Large supplies and trade very slow. Prices English beef, 3s 4d to 3s 8d Scotch long sides, 3s 8d to 3s lOd; ditto, shorts, 39 lOd te 4s Od; American, 2s 8d to 3s 2d. British mutton, 4s Od to 4s 8d; foreign ditto, 2s 8d to 38 4d lamb, 6s 4d to 6s lOd veal, 3s 4d to 4s lOd pork. 311 4d to 4s 2d per 81bs. WOOL. BRADFORD.—THURSDAY. The Bristol foir has not t-nded to impart any added confidence to this market, while there is a dragging sale for all wools at prices which, at the best, are only steady. Skin wools are per- haps the ezoeption, being taken off at hardening rates as they arrive. The yarn trade shows no improvement either in the home or export branches, and the piece trade is dull in all departments. BUTTER. CORK.—THURSDAY. Primest salt, -s; prime, -a. First, 1003; seconds, 93s; thirds, 88s fourths, —B fifths, -s. Kegs: First, —s seconds, 88s; thirds; -s; fourths, -s; fifths, Mild-cured firkins Choicest, —s choice, -s; superfine, —s; fine mild, 97s; mild, -s. Choicest boxes, s choice boxes, 100s. Kegs: Fine mild, —s. In market: 19 firkins, 0 keg, 16 mild, and 0 boxes.

w E LITH MARK^E T S BANGOR.—(To DAY) FRIDAY. Fresh butter, 17d to 18d per lb; salt, ditto, Od to Od; eggs, 14 to 16 for Is; fowls, 3s 6d to 5s Od per couple; ducks, Os Od to Os Od each; rabbits, 12d to 14d each; beef, 6d to 9d per Ib; mutton, 8d to lOd; pork, 6d to 8d; veal, 6d to 9d; lamb, lis to lis 6d per quarter; I potatoes, 16 to 201bs for Is. CARNARVON .—SATURDAY. Fresh butter, 16d to 17d per lb.; salt, lOd I to lid per lb.; eggs, 16 to 18 for Is; fowls, 3s Od tc 3i 6d per couple ducks,. 3s Od to 3s 6d each; qeese, 08 Od to Os Od each; beef, 2$d to 9d I per lb.: muttcn, 7d tc 9d per lb.; veai, 5d to 8dper lb.; pork, 5d to 8d; lamb, 10a per quarter: potatoes, 10s Od to 0s per sack. LLAN GEFNI.—THURSDAY. Butter, fresh, 16d to Od per lb; do., salt, 12d to Od; eggs, 22 to 0 for ls; small pigs, 16s Od to 23s Od each fat pigs, 4d to Od per lb; fowls, 3s Od to 4s 4d per coupJe ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple; beef, 6d to 9d mutton, 7d to 9d veal, 7d to 8d; lamb, Cd to Od; pork, 7d to 8d per lb; potatoes. 8s 6d to 10s Od per sack. Geese, Os to Os each. OSWESTRY.—WEDNESDAY. Fresh butter, 14d to 15d per lb; eggs, 14 to 15 for Is; fowls, 4s to 4s 6d; ducks, 5s to 6s 6d per couple rabbits, 2s 2d to 2s 4d per couple potatoes, 12d per score; beef, 6d to 8d per lb mutton, 7d to 91d; veal, 7d to 9d; porlf, 6d to 8d lamb, Od to Od. DENBIGH.— WEDNESDAY. Fresh butter, 13d to 14d per lb; do, salt, 12i to 121d per lb fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od per couple ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple; beef, 6d to 9d per lb; veal. 6d to 8d; mutton, 7d to 9d; geese 8d to Od per lb.; lamb, Od to Od per lb; eggs, 18 to 20 for la; bacon pigs, Od per Ib; stores, Od I I turkeys, Od to Od per lb. L L AN R WS L1.—TUESDAY. Fresh butter, 16d to 17d per lb; eggs, 13 to 0 for Is; ducks, 2s 6d to 3s Od; fowls, 2s 9d to 3s Od per couple; potatoes, Os Od per sack; small pigs, 15s to 16s each; geese, Od per lb.; chickens, Os per couple beef, Od to Od mutton, Od to Od PWLLHELI.- WEDNESDAY. Beef, 5d to 9d pork, 6d to 8d; mutton, 8d to 10d; veal, 51d to 8d; lamb, 12d to 14d per lb; eggs, 5s 6d to 6s per 120; fresh butter, 15d to 16d per lb pot do, Od per lb; turkeys, Os Odto Os each; ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple; rabbits, 9d to 18 each fowls, 3s 6d to 4s Od per couple; geese, I 08 Od to Os Od each; potatoes, id to id per lb; do. 1 4s per cwt.; pigs (young), 16a to 22s each hares, Os Od to Os Od each. ABERYSTWYTH.—MONDAY. Wheat, 5s 6d to 6s Od per 65 lbs; barley, 3s 6d tc 4s 6d per 65 lbs; oats 'white), 2s 9d to 3s Od per 451bs; black, 2s 6d to 2s 9d per 451b; eggs, 6a 6d to 7a p. r 100; butter, salt, 9dto lid per lb; fresh, lid to 13d per Ib; fowls, 4s Od to 4s 6d per couple; chickens, Os Od to Os Od per couple; ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple; geese, Os Od to Os Od each potatoes, 4s to 4s 6d per cwt. SHREWSBURY (Corn).—SATURDAY. White wheat, 5s 4d to 5s 8d red, ditto, ba 28 to 5s 6d per 751b; barley, 4s 3d to 5s 3d per 701b; oats, old, 12s Odto 14B 0d; new ditto, 0a Od to 0s Od per 2251b; peas, 'ils 6d to 12s 6d per 2251b; beans, 14a 6d to 14s 6d per 2401b. WREXHAM (Catties—MONDAY There wa= a good supply of stock a_ to-day's market ami a brisk trade WRS done. Good beef made 61d per lb.; mutton, 8d to 8Ad; and veal, 6H. Baecn p mad,, up to 10s 6d per score lb, and store pigs from.35s to 44a each. Dairy cows fttehej UP to £19, and store bullocks fiom Eg to £ 1110s, and barren hoifers from 98 10s to mO lOa.

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DEATH OF THE REV W. PHILLIP WILLIAMS, W AENF A WR.-The death is announced of the Rev W. Phillip Williams, minister of the Croesywaeni Calvinistic Meth- odist Church, which took place at Waenfawr, near Carnarvon, in his 40th rear. Mr Williams, who had been ini failing health for several weeks past, had not been able to preach after the last Sunday in the year 1897, when he occupied the pulpit of Engedi Chapel, Car- narvon. The deceased was a native of Beth- esda, and he commencedJ preaching about 20- years since in connection with the church at Carneddi. In 1889 he was ordained to the, ministry. His first charge was the Towyn O.M. Church, Abergele, where he laboured until his removal (in 1890) to become pastor of the Croesywaen Church.

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"THE TOWN AND TRADE OF CARNARVON." Sir,—-During the past week, the above toast was proposed on many occasions and 1\ responded to in glowing terms by several of the leading business men of the town, all of whom were highly eulogistic in their praises of the continued increase and develop- ment of our trade. On the same day, a few hours previous to the toast drinking, another little farce was being enacted in the board-room of a self- elected body of men who style themselves the "Trustees of Carnarvon Harbour." One of our local firms wants land to extend their works on; and they want the land near the dock so that they can save the heavy cartage that they now incur on the raw material that they require. The place they ask for is nothing now but bare waste covered with dirty ballast that has been discharged from time to time from vessels coming into the dock. No one else has applied for it; but judge of my surprise when I saw by the reports yesterday that their application had been refused The reason given was that reports yesterday that their application had been refused The reason given was that the land "was required for new industries." At least that was the explanation that the chairman gave in order to attempt to justify the action of his committee. Now, sir, I think it is a difficult matter to coincide the speeches of the after-dinner toasts with the actions of the harbour committee, and the sooner that this self-elected body is abolished the better. I take it both for the "Town and the Trade of Carnarvon." We know of old that it was through the action of their predecessors that the Dinorwic Quarries were obliged to build the dock at Portdinorwic. Look at the loss this has been to the town! They seek to drive everything away, and would stifle rather than encourage legitimate enterprise. But I would ask all interested to watch the development of this pretty by-play. Wait until the railway company are persuaded to run their line down to the dock side and then see if the "disinterested" and "most important" men who rule the roost on the Harbour Trust won't be among the first to secure land for their own trades in order to save the haulage that they now pay from the quay. We have seen these little games played before and it will be most interest- ing to notice how many members of the Trustees are applicants for space in the neighbourhood of the new dock should the railway company decide to extend their line in that vicinity.—Yours truly, A HARD-WORKING MAN. Carnarvon, 4th March, 1898-

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. IS" Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Deaths are charged Is (cash) and 2s 6d (credit). BIRTHS. DOWELL-March 7, at Eastgate-street, Car- narvon, the wife of Mr T. C. Dowell, of a daughter. ROBERTS-March 8, at 13, Terfyn-terrace, Portdinorwic, the wife of Captain Davitf Roberts, of a daughter. ROBERTS-March 5, at 116, Rosebery-street, Liverpool, the wife of Mr T. J. Roberta, of a daughter — ROBERTS — March 6. at 10, Hill-street, Twth'll, Carnarvon, the wife of Mr John Roberts, blacksmith, of a pan. WILLIAMS—March 2, at 15, Pool-side, Car- narvon, the wife of Mr James Williams, of a son. MARRIAGES. BROWN JONES—ROWLAND—March 2, at Bangor Cathedral, by the Rev J. James Jones, curate of St. Mary'a, Bangor, Edwin Brown Joi es. of Rhyl, and Margaret AIIn. Rowland, youngest daughter of Police Inspec- tor Rowland, of Bangor — MORRIS WILLIAMS March 3, at the Sussex-road Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Holloway; London, by the Rev W. Ryle Davies, Robert Owen Morris, of the schooner "Excel," to Dorothy, daughter of Captain Evan Williams, "Walter Ulrio," of Portmadoc. WILLIAMS-WILLIAMS-February 26, at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Pen- machno by the Rev T. M. Jones, minister, Mr Owen Williams, Tyddyn, to Miss Margaret Williams, Dylasdu Isaf—both of Peamaohno. DEATHS. GRIFFITH—March 4, aged 75 years, Janeh beloved wife of Mr William Griffith, 23,. Wellingto! -terrace, Carnarvon. No flowers. JONES-February 28, aged 57 years, Jane Jones, formerly of Hendre Bach, Pennant, and afterwards of Tyddyn Deucwm, Pen- morfa. JONES-March 8, at the residence of his daughter, Station-road, Penygroes, Mr 0» Jnnes, formerly of Caeathraw, aged 76 years. LEWIS March 9, aged 37 years, Mr J. H. Lewis, Prudential A ssurance agent, 6, Mona- terrace, Portdinorwic. PIERCE—March 6, at Cerrigynyth, Dinor- wig, Anne Pierce. RO BERTk-—March 8, at 52, North-pen'rallt,jCar- narvon, aged 56 years, Mr Edward Roberts,. sailor. WILLIAMS—March 8, at his grandmother's house, 58, Pigh-street, Menai Bridge, Hwfa- Williams, aged 18 years. WILLIAMS—February 24, at her daughter's residence, Prynkir Factory, Garn, R.8.0., Mra Catherine Williams (formerly of Bryntani)., aged 93 years. -oJ!

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It would seem as if a stout Irish shillelagh were dangling over the head of Mr Lloyd- George. Here is an extract from a letter re- ceivedi by the hon. member after his speech in the House of Commons on the Roman Catholic University:—"You dirty; skunk! You will fint it won't pay to run! down the Catholics. We'll make it hot for you next election once we've settled the English Church. Don't you make a mistake. We'll make short work of ignorant asses of your stamn.—A Catholic." Mr George will frame the letter.