South Wales Daily News

PUBLIC MEETING AT II KHYMNEY. On Tuesday evening a well-attended meeting, convened by the Rev Alderman George- Griffiths, *vas held at tho Gw^nt Uotfee Tavern, Rhymuey. The Rev R. E. Peregrino, B,D., was elected chairman, and Mr T. N. Evans, registration agent, secretary. It w:I unanincously ropolved to send for pamphlet, &c., from Mr R. N. Hal! 1n order to make an appeal for subscriptions. It was decided that the question should be laid beforo the various Nonconformist chnrches on Sunday next with a view of making collections towards the fund on the following Sunday. In additicn to this a number of the leading Liberals of the town will make personal appeals for subscriptions. In this way it is thought a good h: feutn will be raised. Any persons wishing to assist are requested to see Mr T. N. Evans, who will ba ?leasad to givo allmlormatiùu aud assistance.

The Welsh papers of last week appeared too Boon after the meeting of the South Wales Liberal Federation to comment upon the action taken to raise a farmers' defence fund. The fact, however, that an investigation was being made, and thfit Upon the report of the commissioners would de- pend the nature of the action taken, afforded coma of the papers the necessary text for giving their opinion in anticipation of that action. This week's issues will probably ail deal with the question. Seren Cymru (" The Star of Wales "), the official organ of the Welsh Baptists, says:—"The Feder- ation does not countenance any illegality, or any Unconstitutional action, but proposes to extend lubstantial support to the anti-tithe agitation, and to secure its being carried on on perfectly Just and legitimate lines. It was full time For the farmers to receive this support. They have fought long and bravely on their own Recount, receiving but scant support frcm the various Liberal organizations. It was thus full "iisne for the federation to chow its hand, and to do something practical, in order to continue in touch and sympathy with the people. Our leaders must be convinced that the time for trimming sails bts passed for ever, and the truth Dd strength of the poet's expression, that life Is real, lie is earnest," is now being felt. Y Cdt ("The Celt," Congregational Nationalist) condemns the inactivity of the national council. No council can be national," says the Celt if it cannot lead the people to battle. We do not want a council to turn its back in the day of 'osttle, a council afraid to offend this or that Authority, a council which fears to lose aaste or office, or the smiles of the »reat, but a council to lead in what is right. If fc is right to pay titheB, let the council ba bold inough to say so, and to exhort the people to throw down their arms and to pay quietly to jupporc the white surplice and the amen. If it is ait right to pay tithes, then let us have a council which wili take its place in the thickest and hottest part of the fight, men possessed of suffi- cient Christian heroism to face the bailiff, and to ray unto them, If it be the tithes that ye seek, jet these, the farmers, depart, and we will draw aword against you." When farmers are being tcld up, when they are thrown into distressed cir- r.umstances when their families suffer want ,nd poverty by fighting their nation's battles, t.be battles which have taken sixty years to Arrange, is it reasonable to suppose that we will ';now turn our backs upon them? No let the louucii understand that this is no time for .deliberation, but a time for work. I am glad to know that there arC yet to be found some who ore brave enough to inteifere on behalf of the iarroera, icd to appeal to every lover of liberty and equality, and especially to every Wolshmau for help to tight this battle until the victory be won." With regard to this reference, it should be stated that the South Wales Liberal Federa- tion had, before the article in the Celt appeared, already taken the line of action which it recom- mends, and has effectually interfered on behalf of the farmers, and made a general and urgent appeal for the necessary funds to tight the battle of justice against oppression. Baner ac Arr^erau Cymru (" The Banner and. Times of Wales," Mr Gee's paper) after recapitu- lating the statements regarding the high-handed proceedings of bailiffs, says These are serious facts, disgraceful to every person connected with them, from the Archbishops of London and York down through every grade of the clerical circles. Whoever may be responsible for the excesses re- ported above is unworthy the name of man, much less of a Christian, Who are responsible we do not know. Mr Stevens is only their servant. But whoever they may be, their nameij should he handed down to future generations as men utterly devoid of humanity, and more than half bar- barians. We trust the arms of the farmers will be supported. In South \Vales, in some districts at all events, the opposition to the Church, as an establishment, is so determined that the pay- ment of tithes is considered as utterly inconsistent with the principles of Nonconformity, and quite rpcentiy words were proclaimed very much to the effect that no tithes were to be paid, Several of the farmers, to their credit be it said, were so opposed to the imposition of the tithes, that they refused to pay. The consequence has been that legal proceedings have been taken against them, and old, rusty, smoke-begrimed statutes have been enforced, to throw heavy costs and enormous losses upon the farmers these, how- ever, will, of coure be made up to them by the generous contributions of their friends in the south. In North Wale.?, on the other hand, such tactics have bean pursued as to throw enormous cost6 upon the tithe collectors without any in- fringement of the law, and without necessitating uny heavy expenditure by the Land League."

Y DEGWM. AT Y GOLYGYDD, SfB,—I't-l Cym™ sydd yn caru ei wlad, ei iaith, a'i genedl, yr oeddwn yn llawenhau yn fawr i weled yr apel ar ran y gwrthddegymwyr y" cael ei gyhoeddi genych yn Gymraeg. Mae f Cyngrair Rhyjdtrydol, wrth ddod allan fel hyn i amddiflfyn v fferinwyr yn ou caledi, yn gwneud mwy i enill"yuiddiritid ac ymlyniad y wlad ua pfie byddent yn pasio mil o benderfyniadau gwng. Caniatuwc!) I mi wneud ua awgrymiad bach. JJy<ai y Uyngrair drefnu yu ddioed am gynal eyfarfedydd cybooddus drwy hyd a lied y.wlad, i ddynoetui yr erledigaeth ddyoddefir gan lawer 4?^^ CF'lwybodo! geilid trwy byny enill cydymdeimlad mwy effeithiwl nag a wneir wrth gyfyngu yr apel i'r Wasg.—Wvf, &c., Hydref laf. CYMRO.

THE FARMERS' DEFENCE FUND. TO THE EDITOR. SIR.-The hearty manner in which the Farmers' Defence Fund has been taken up shows tba character of South Wales Liberalism, and in- dicates the prevalent feelings with respect to the' persecution of a deserving class. Still I am convinced that a good deal of ignorance exists concerning the object and diispositiou of the above fund; The object is to test the legality or otherwise of the action of the bailiffs in levying on such a I large quantity of fodder for a comparatively small amount of tithe duo, and their delay between the levying and the sales. It is a serious loss and in- convenience to the farmers-who have suffered severely during the last three years from the bad times-to have all their crop impounded for two, and even three, months, and that at the most critical time of the year, I am afraid that a few people are under the impression that to refuse to pay tithe except by distraint is itself illegal and dishonest, and, accordingly, they do not sympa- thise with the farmers over their loss and in- convenience. This false impression has arisen from insuf- ficient knowledge of the origin of tithe. Tithe, it may bo explained, has been judicially detiued to be a charge upon the landowner's pro- perty, and recoverable by distress on the occupier's effects. The occupier simply allows the titheowner to carry out the law. Judge Wills, while in circuit in North Wales, has given it as law that the farmer has two ways of tithe- payment open to him. lie can either take it to the parson, cap in hand, and humbly ask him to be pleased to receive it, or he can allow him goods to bo distrained upon-a far more consistent course for Nonconformists. Both courses are perfectly legal. For a long period the farmers adopted the former method, but circumstances have lately forced them to adopt the latter method, and, according to Judge Wills, they are acting within constitutional lines. It is important to notice that the farmers in Carmarthen, Pembroke and Cardigan have allowed the tithe owners to put the machinery of the law in motion without any interruption. To give the case of on,) parish out of nmny-that of Egiwyswen (Pembrokeshire). The parishioners of Eglwyawen are au united band of a stalwart, rnsoluLe, aud fearless race inhabiting a mountainous glen, who on a signal are always prompt to the call. The first time Stevens and his emergency men paid a visit to this district, he was pro- tected" hy a body-guard of 7ct. policemeu ordered by the high authorities, but this imposing guard notwithstanding, Stevens was so over-awed by the strong, well-developed physique of the Egiwyswenites that he beat a hasty retreat with- out auy overt act against him. Notwithstanding this, the chief constable had mfficient confidence in their law-abiding character (there is no history of crime having ever been committed here) that only accompanied by two officers, Mr Ivor Evans, the farmers' lawyer, and two Nonconformist ministers, he safely piloted Stevens and his emer- geucymen through. No violence wbatever was done or offered to Stevens on either occasion. What is true of the titlig agitation itnonz these people is true of it in all parts of South Wales. The good judgment dispiayed by the Chief Constable of Pembrokeshire in this agitation deserves the deepest gratitude of all law-abiding people, and his example should bear good fruit in the neigh- bouring counties. He knew the people, and knew they could b:) trusted. Mr Ivor Evans, the friend of the farmers, who has sacrificed both time and money in the interest of the persecuted and oppressed tenants, can bear me out fully in the above statements. To defend these men is the iaudnbJI) object of the appeal now made to South Wales Liberals.—I am, & ENOCH DAVIES. Bryn Teifi, Llandyssul, Oct. 2nd, 1889.

"TRUST THE PEOPLE." TO THE EDITOII. SIR,—When I read in your paper to-day the sentence above uttered by the Rev. Prebendary Grier, I asked myself, can he be belonging to that alien Church of England in Wales that resorts to the cruel means used in Cardiganshire and Pem- brokeshire and other parts of Wales to obtain fnuds for its maintenance, distraining for four times the amount of which they had tha appear- ance of claim? Did ho really hold connection with that Church that puts ia motion all the powers of the bailiff, the police-'itfisers, and the soldiers to obtain its object ? Trust the people, indeed! Why not disestablish tbo Church in Wales and disendow it then, as the people call for it to Le done, and trust the generosity of those who desire its communion, aud not make those that do not believe in its constitution and connec- tion with State bear its cost? Away with its connection with the State, and" Trust in the people." It is highly gratifying that the people ..re taking up tho movement we have made with the view of bringing the persecutors of the Non- conformist farmers to justice.—I am, &c., Pontlottyn, Oct. 1st. AARON DAVIES.

MR GLADSTONE ON TAXA- TION. A letter having been sent to Mr Gladstone suggesting the abolition of duties upon tea, coffee, cocoa, chicory, dried fruits, gold and silver plate, and the tax upon carriages, and the substitution of a tax upon land values apart from buildings, whether the land be put to use or not, the ex- Pre-iiier has replied, "I shall at all times be glad to witness and to share in the wise repeal of taxes, especially on articles of wide popular consump- tion. But there is little prospect of progress in this direction except upon a basis of political economy to which the H.;usc of Commons, and perhaps even the country, does not at present seem to be greatly inclined."

Mil JOHN CORBETT, M.P. Mr .T ilia Corbett, M.P., who is about to lay out zC4,000 in providing a seawall and promenade for Towyn, has already done much for the improvement of that picturerquo neigh- bourhood. As Lord of the Manor hav- ing his residence at Yriys-y-Maengwyn, Mr Corbett takes great pride in developing the local resources and Increasing- the local attractions. His Welsh neighbours will be interested to know that he exercised a similar liberality in the neighbourhood of Droi'.wicb, where Impney (his chief country house) is situated, and whence, through the famous Stoke Prior Salt Works, he derives his chief source of income. It may easily be supposed that the hon. gentleman does not find it difficult to exhibit a munificent public spirit. Though of long and honourable descent, Mr Corbett was a quarter of a century ago a man of only moderate means. Sincethen, by the exercise of untiring skill, enterprise, aud in- dustry, he has become master of one of the most colossal industrial concerns in the country, has made hundreds of his neighbours sharers in a prosperity hitherto strange to ffwm, and has built himself such a palace as few subjects of the Q,,ieen can boast of, storing an unsurpassable collection of art treasures. Mr Corbett is 72 years old.

THE BURY MURDER. The inquest on the body of the murdered man George Gordon was resuinad on Thursday at Bury, George Fowler, of Manchester, carter for the Gordons, said that on Wednesday last week he brought goods to the shop at, Bury, and there saw deceased and prisoner. Whilst waiting he heard Gordon, who was in the house with prisoner, use loud, angry word". Soon after the prisoner sent witness with goods to a house at Prestwich, but the house could not be found. Prisoner said Gor- don had gone to Prestwich. On his return, wit- ness found the door between the kitchen and the shop fastened. When witness left, the prisoner said that if Gordon's father asked for the son witness must say the son had gone to Burnley. A cabman gave evidence that on the 25th the prisoner gave hiui a note to take to Tootill, and say he had got it at Manchester, as Gordon was in the shop, and prisoner did not want to see him. Several other witnesses were examined, and the inquiry was again adjourned.

THE PASTEUR INSTITUTE. On Wednesday three more patients—a man and: two boys-who had been bitten by a rabid dog at Rugby, were sent to Paris to be treated at the Institut Pasteur at the expense of the Lord Mayor's Fund. This makes a total of 28 persons sent from that source during the last three months. Of these eight were persons living in London and Of these eight were persons living in London and the remainder in the provinces. Tho Mansiou- r house Fund now amounts to over £2,000, some, i r considerable donations having recently been re- I ceived from Fellows of the Royal Society, among whom a collection is being made.

REPORT OF THE LONDON DOCK DIRECTORS. On Thursday a special meeting of the London and St. Katharine's Docks Company was held at Cannon-street Hotel to receive a report from the directors on tho recent labour crisis." The Chairman (Mr C. M. Norwood) presided, and in a lengthy printed statement whioh he read declared that the strike was wholly uojustifiable and a deliberately planned socialistic movement, not only against tho docks but all branches of the com- mercial community of the metropolis. He admitted that the number of men on strike considerably exceeded one hundred thousand. The most effective aid and encouragement given to the strikers, next to the scandalous inaction of the Government and police, was the constant and ill- timed interference of outside and irresponsible persons, The greatest sufferer by the strike would be the casual docker. As to the proposal for a dock trust, tho directors would listen to any reasonable proposal by the municipality or the county council for a purchase of their property. In conclusion, the Chairman complained severely of the refusal of the police to preveutintirriiation,and asserted that while the stnke bad for weeks made London the wonder and laughing-stock of the civilised world, it would lead to disturbance in other trades unless prompt step-i were taken to confront the extreme pretensions of labour. After discussion a resolu- tion was passed approving the conduct of the directors, there being a number of dissentients.

TERMINATION OF THE TAILORS' STRIKE.; The tailors' strike in East London has ter- minated, Mr Samuel Montagu, M.P., having brought about terms of agreement between the masters and the men which have now been finally adopted. The fact was an- nounced in the neighbourhood of the committee- rooms by the letting off of fireworks. This morniDg the men resumed work for ten and a half hours per day, with overtime limited to four hours per week, these terms to continue for one year.

STRIKE OF COLLIERS. Three thousand colliers employed by the Bridgwater trustees at their minos, near Bolton, came out on strike on Tuesday, owing to an ad- vance of wages promised them for Tuesday last being postponed until Tuesday next. The men contend that this is a distinct breach of faith. Two thousand men employed at the Earl of Ellesmere's collieries at Moriey and Walkden, near Manchester, came out on strike on Thursday, because all advance of five par cent. which they say had been promised them for the 1st inst. was not forthcoming. They subsequently all marched in procession, and held a meeting to discuss their grievance.

SHIPBUILDERS' WAGES. The Tees and Hartlepool shipyard workmen have given notico that they will require 10 per cent. advance from the 1st of November. Tho employers are willing to give 2 per cent, promised some months ago. but cunnot go further, as shipbuilding in the district is declining. The shipyard labourers on the Wear, at Sunderland, have given notice that they will require au ad- vance of 2i1 weekly from the 9th inst.

Mil CHAMBERLAIN. Mr Chamberlain's performance at Newcastle has pleased nobody. It is alleged that some of his new friends,knowing the impossibility of his compliance with a demand for anything more than the bare suggestion of a new "national party," purposely put forward requisitions which enhance the appear- ance of Mr Chamberlain's failure. On Tuesday his want of success was confidently predicted here, as it might have been by anyone knowing that he had no power to gratify his Tory advisers. Some of the Tory managers would like to get rid of illr Chani- berlain, while others suspect him, and entirely without reason. So far as he has a plan of cam- paign. it tends to closer union with them as his only political resort, but, true to his policy with every pirty, be wishes to appear to be their master rather than their servant. He is trying now, in spite of the ill-concealed dissatisfaction of some ardent Ministerialists, to fix upon the Government for next session a settlement of the Irish land question. Mr Chamberlain is haunted by his own plan for that undertaking, which he cannot get, accepted. Having asked for a bill, he is now con- tent to take resolutions, upon which, when they are adopted, a bill may bo founded. The Tory managors as they approach the work of next year recognise that constructive legislation for Ireland will propably prove fatal to Lord Salisbury's Ad- ministration, and Lord Ashbourne, upon whom they place great reliance, has already no other policy upon the land question than more Acts like th 03e of 1835 and 1887. conveying- more British money to Irish landlords.—Liverpool Mcrcury,

MR O'BRIEN AND LORD SALISBURY. The new trial motion in the action for libel brought by Mr W. O'Brien, M.P., against the Marquis of Salisbury, and tried at the last Man- chester Assizes before Mr Justice Stephen and a special jury, when a verdict was returned for the defendant, will probably come on in Queen's Bench Court I. towards the end of the present mouth. The new trial paper will ba proceeded with in this court immediately on the re- of the judges after the long vacation, on the 24oh inst., and Mr O'Brien's application stands very early in the list.

NEW YORK PRICES. (KKCTKB'H TELHGRAM. I NKW YOEK, Thursday,—Money tight. Stocks opened steady, and subsequently became weak. The market closed weak, at the lowest figures of the day. Cotton quiet, but steady. Petroleum easier. Lard and wheat weak, and less doing. Fiour heavy. Corn firm-prices maiutained. Sugar quiet, but steady. Coffee quiet. Tin firm, but quiet. Iron firm and active. UOVSKNMKM liUNúS ANI) RAILWAY SHARES. Quc,tatioiiii Oct. 3 Oct. 2 Call Money, U.S. Gov. Boiia,s„„ 5 p>c a Ditto, other Mecurities. b p r 3 n r. xebansre on London, 60 days' sight 4. £ 3 4.i2i Ditto. Cable Transfers 4.1 B2 Excl,anAo on ()U faliili b2U Kxehange on Berlin Ditto. 94¡j 41 Four per Cent. U.S. Funded Loan 127 IT:? Western Union Telesraph Shares 85 Camida Southern Shares 63 b4! Canadian 70l 71 Central of New J orsey 1271 lak Central Paoilic Sharas.. ;5 Chicago & North. NV esterii, Ord- U2j 113 £ Chicago & iN. Western Preferred.. 141 141 thicago, Milwaukie, and St. Paul 714 7.3k Delaware, Lacliawana, & Western 1441 14b Denver & liio Grande Shares. 17i 18 Illinois Central Shares. 115 J16 lAke Shore & Miclli¡?;:m boutllern}(.o 105i Louisville & Nashville Shares 78 784 Michigau Central Shares 92i 9d Missouri, Kansas, and Texas ] 2 .1 2i New York Contral & Hudson Kiver 107 107i New York, Lake Erie, & Western 29 29), Ditto. Second Mortgage Bonds iclst 1íJ i' New York, Ontario & Western,Ord 184 18i Northern Pacific, Common. 31 i 3;¿ Northern Pacific, Preferreti 733 7,4 i Norfolk <fc Western Pref. Shares.. b6 b6 Ohio and Mississippi, Ord. Snares 2 Oregon ifc Transcon. Common 1, 32i 32 Pninsyivania and Philadelphia.. 64i 541 Philadelphia and Heading Shares 444 46t So Louts&San Francisco FirstPref 1:01 110 Ditto San Francisco Preference fcO 60* Ditto San Francisco Common.. 'lb Union Pacific Shares „ 64$65* Wabash, St. Louis, & Pacific. 17 !7i W abash, St. l.onis, Ac., Prei. !Srs. 31} 324 COTTON AND PRODUCE MARK IT. ,Cotton, day's receipts at U.S.ports 34 000 32,000 Cotton, day'sexporc to Gt. Bnt'n. 4.00U 7,000 Cotton, day's expt. to Continent. I.OuO 0,000 Cotton futures, Nov. delivery 10.00 10.3 Cotton futures, Jan. delivery 10 0 Jn.2 Cotton, miactlingupland New York 10.t 10i Cotton middling New Orleans 10 l()l'í.; Petroleum, crude at New York „ 7.b5 7.5) Petroleum, sta'dard white,N.York 7.0 7.5 Petroleum,st d white,Philadelphia 7.0 76 Petroleum,Pipe Line Certincates.. S8A 99 Spirits of Turpentine 48$48 Lard, Wilcox's Spot 6-57i 6.60 Larddelivery. lO.<V 10.46 Lard, Fairbank's 7.95 7.95 Copper, Oct. 10,(10 10.40 Tallow, Prime City 4 4 Sugar, fair refining Muscovados p. 5%g Corn, New mixed Western Spot.. 40i 40> Corn futures Nov 408 40i Corn futures Jan. 41d 41j Spring Wheat, No. 2, spot 89 89 Wheat, red winter, on the spot. bbj 86i Wheat, delivery Nov. S6 86 Wheat, delivery Jan t8i 88i Coffee, fair ltio 19} 19j Coffee, good ltio 20 20 Coffee, Rio, No. 7. Low Ord. Nov. Jb 75 15.70 offee, Ditto. Jan. delivery 15.75 15.70 Fiour, ex. State Shipping brands 2.80-3.00 2.85— 3.03 Iron No. 1 Coltiiess 23.25 23.25 Tin, Australian 20.3b 20.25 Freight Grain Liverpool steim< r> bid 5id Fr "hi Grain steamer to London.. 5id bid Freight uutto.i to Liverpool ••I ± I 6As

THE AMERICAN WHEAT MARKET. Messrs Jones, Kennett, and Hopkins, of London, received the following cablegram from New York on Thursday nightWheat opened quiet and in- active. and, after a temporary advance became weaker. The export demand was small, and receipts were moderate. There were no prominent purchases made by speculators, millers, or exporters. Prices declined g of a cent for December, the closing tone being weak. Purchases for export:— Wheat, 3,000 c" qrs.; corn, 26,000 qrs. Clearances (as posted to- day) from four Atlantic ports:—Wheat, 4,000 qra.; corn, 31,000 qrs. flour, 13,000 barrels.

A WELSH POSTMAN IN TROUBLE. At a sitting of the Llangollen police-court, on Thursday, Hugh Morris Edwards, rural post- man, was committed to the assizes on a charge of stealing a registered letter, eight circulars, and 32 private letters, several of which contained stamps and chattels. Several of the letters were found in the prisoner's possession^ and others were discovered under the mattress of his bed and on a bookshelf. The magistrates refused bail.

NOTHING LIKIC THEM ANYWHKEK —THE UNITED KINGDOM TEA COMPANY'S TEAS are of World- wide Reputation. Supplied First Hand direct from the Mincing-fane Market, effecting a very large saving in cost. Delivered to any address, Carriage Paid, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, and 2s a lb. Supplied to the Members' Refreshment-rooms of the Houses of Parliament. 7, 10, H, and 20 lb. packed in canisters without extra charge. United Kingdom TeA Company, Limited, will forward samples and book about TV a free of charire on application, and tLey respectfully ask the public to | taste and judge for themselves. No one should delay a moment in writing for samples, or in sending a small trial order. Orders by post, addressed the secretary, 1 TJ.K.T. Co., Ltd., Offices, 21, Mincing*?ane, London, E.C., will receive immediate attention. 824ti

ROMANTIC STORY OF AN IRISH LADY. The Freeman's Journal to-dny says tha Indian Government are about to be cnlied upon to disgorge a sum of L100,000, which they have had in their possession for several years, the proceeds of a legacy left by the wife of one of the native princes who died upwards of thirty years ago. The deceased lady was an Irishwoman, who went to India some 60 years since as the travelling companion of two wealthy English ladies. During her stay in India she attracted the notice of one of the native princes, and ho married her. The pair lived happily together for upwards of 30 years, the wife havmg a separate estate settled upon her by the Maharajah. She died childless, and left no will. The property was taken over by the Indian Government, and it has remained in their band", ever since. It was, at the time of her death, E30,00,1, bnt its value has since risen to close on cloo,ooo. The relatives cf tLa deceased lady were in entire ignorance of her fate up to quite recently, when they learnt it accidentally from a returned Indian soldier. The inquiries which have since been instituted have fully established her marriage with the Indian Prince, net only according to the rites of the Mussulman, but also of the Christian Church, and also have made certain the existence and value of the property she left behind her at her death.

MYSTERIOUS AFFAIRS AT LEAMINGTON. Dr Sbapiey, police surgeon, Leamington, has made a post-mortem examination of the body of the male child thrown from the window of a railway carriage at the Learning- ton Station of the Great Western Railway, on the departure of the 6.34 down train.—Dr Shapley found the body fuliy developed and weighing 7Jlb. There were no external marks of violence. The doctor believes that the infant had no separate existence, and an inquest will not therefore be held. There is a strong suspicion that the person who threw the body into the six-foot way is in Leamington, and that after quitting the train at Warwick, she returned to the Royal Spa. The Leamington police are vigorously prosecuting inquiries, and have issued placards describing the "wanted" I woman as "30 years of age, height about 5 feet 4 inches, dark hair, and thin pala face, dressed in a dark jacket and shawl over, dark bonnet, acd light skirt."

A MILITIA GRIEVANCE I REMOVED. On Thursday a general order was issued by the Commander-in-Chief authorising a change in 11ilitia dress distinctions, and removing what has been regarded as a grievance since the Militia has been more intimately associated with regulars. The distinctive and obnoxious letter "M" is no longer to be worn on shoulder straps, which will only bear the title of the regular corps concerned and of the number or name of the particular bat- talion. Thus Glamorgan Artillery have only W for Western Divisiou and the word "Gla- morgan," and the Glamorgan Infantry figure 3 and the words "Welsh Regiment," being the third battalion of tho regiment. All Welsh Militia corps are similarly altered.

THE DEATH OF A POACHER. JUSTIFIABLE HOMICIDE. At Leamington ou Wednesday, John Russell,a farmer, was charged with causing the death of Edward Brooks, a poacher, oa the night of the 19th ult. Russell, it will be remembered, was returning home from a relative's house, when lie met three poachers in tba act of setting net, They threatened him with bludgeons, and, fearing they intended to take his life, he fired his gun, the shots hitting Brooks, who was removed by his companions, but left by the roadside, where lIe was found in a dying state by some labourers, The coroner's jury had returned a verdict of justi- i fiable homicide, aud tho magistrates, I after hear- iug the evidence, discharged Russell, as they believed he had acted in self-defence.

AFFLUENT IN HUSBANDS. A patient, but hopeful, woman was delighted to l^arn from theSouthwarkmagistrateon Wednesday that she was legally entitled to two husbands and a half. Her husband left her 19 years ago, and as, after seven years of desertion, a wife is entitled to marry again, her present rights are a simple matter of matrimonial arithmetic. The only tinge of cloud in her sunburst of gladness was the fact that she had scarcely been able to support one, and two and a. half promised to bankrupt, her irretrievably.

ALCOHOLIC IMAGINATION. A highly imaginative lady, whose promissory- note name is Margaret Kuie, was charged at the Thames Court yesterday with being a common drunkard. This was not exactly just to the defendant, as her spree had been exceedingly uncominou. She dropped her garter in Johuson's- court, Whitechapel, on Tuesday evening, and when she tried to pick it up, it went mad and I barked at her. Then a speckled green bat with golden wings and multi-coloured trimmings started to jump at her from a window sill, and as she tried to flee all the paving stones turned to Norway rats, and began to run races up and down her legs us if she was a main sheet. This naturally disconcerted her, and when the stripes in her dress began to hiss and tie themselves up in knots she promptly got rid of the dreis, also parting with her corset and under-vest, which had gone to dog-fighting with great energy. When ,,g Constable 447 K found her she was shouting loudly about reptiha, lying on her bask on the pavement and kickmg with more apparent legs than a dimng table. Sho was given a month's retirement 111 gaol, on probation fur a prominent position in a lunatic asylum.

JILTED AT THE ALTAR. At Belfast ou Wednesday a young man named Arthur Lumuigtou was prosecuted on a chaige of having obtained money and goods by a trick. It appeared that he weut II to lodge last month with a Airs Thompson, a widow, and fell in love with her at first sight, pro- posed marriage, was accepted, and at once bor- rowed money and obtained a good suit of clothes. The wedding day was appointed, and the bridal party were at the church, when the bridegroom, having, it is said, asked and obtained from tho bride an advance of 12-j 6d, stapped out of the church, saying Lie would bo back speedily, but did not return. The case was adjourned, the solicitor of the accused saying that it was only a civil case of breach of promise of marriage.

GOLDEN WEDDING GIFTS. Mr Edward Tyson, of Maryport, one of the oldest, if not the oldest, solicitor on the roll, having been admitted as far back as the year 1828, has in celebration of his golden wedding made the following benefactions :-To the Commissioners of Queen Ann's Bounty for the augmentation of the living at St. Mary's. Maryport, £ 500; Cumber- land Infirmary, £ 200; to the Charity Commis- sioners for the income to be distributed aunually at Christmas to poor widows at Maryport. £250; and L50 each to a number of other societies, besides 950 to be applied towards the fund for curates, making in all £ 1,5C0. Mr Tyson is upwards of cO years of age.

ARE GAMES ILLEGAL 1 Mr Poland has given his opinion that it it illegal to play baccarat in any club, whether belonging to proprietors or members. It is manifestly illegal, judging by a recent decision, to in- dulge in the gamo of pool in public billiard rooms. Perhaps Mr Poland will stato if the same rule applies to clubs ? Is shilling whist also a contravention of the law in the eyes of this eminent lawyer, or does the fair band of Poland draw the line at those games which are popularly supposed to favour chance rather than skill?

A FORTNIGHT IN IRELAND. Now that the weather its becoming cool without being cold or inclement, many will be inclined to regard the present as the best season to take a fortnight's holiday. On Friday, October lltb, a cheap 14 days' excursion will be issued to Dublin, "iâ Chester and Holyhead, from Swansea, Llanelly, Carmarthen, Pontardulais, Llandilo, Llandovery, Builth Road, Knighton, Merthyr. Dowlais, Cardiff, Rbymney, Tredegar, Ebbw Vale, Blaenavon, Brynmawr, Newport, Pontypool Road, Abergavenny, Hereford, Leo- minster, Tenbury, Ludlow, and Craven Arms. Mr Gladstona said, in a political sense, "Ireland holds tha field." The same observation will pro- bably apply to excursionists next week.

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SWANSEA. ELECTRIC LIGHTING.—Mr Arther Gilbertsou has adopted electric lighting to the extent of having, not oniy his large works, but his house and the church be built in memory of bis mother lighted by electricity. THE APPROACHING MUNICIPAL ELECTION.—Mr J. T. Nettell, the general manager of Messrs Vivian and Sons, the largest ratepayers in the borough, has decided to stand for the St John's Ward. It is probable that Mr Naysmith, tha mineral agent for the same firm, will be a candi- date for the Morriston Ward. Both gentlemen have had experience on public bodies, and should be valuable acquisitions to the corporation. THE HOSPITAL.—AU abstract of tha resident medical-officer's report to tho weekly board from Sept. 26th to Oct. 3rd, 1889 :—Iu-door patients —Remained by last report, 80 admitted since, 12—92 discharged cured and relieved, 25 died, 1 remaining, 66. Out-door patients—Remained by last report, 397 admitted since, 33-430 dis- charged cured and relieved, 54 died, 0 re- maining, 376. Medical-officers for the week— Physician, Dr Rawlings surgeon, Mr Jabez Thomas.—JameR Kerr, M.A., M.B., resi- dent medical-oiffcer.—Oct. 3rd, 1889.—John W. Morris, Secretary. N.B.—Preseuts of books, prints, flowers, old linen or calico, old bottles, and any useful articles will be most thankfully received by the matron. The eccretary begsleve with best thanks to acknowledge the receipt of £30, kindly contributed by workmen at Elba Steel Works,

NEATH. BANK IMPROVEMENTS.—Owing to the continu- ous increase in their business in this town, the National Bank of Wales on Saturday removed to larger and more convenient premises in New- street. The new premises occupy a commanding position in the very heart of the towu,viz., "The Square." The premises were formerly occupied as a grocer's shop, but have been so transformed as to leave no trace of their former appearance. The front is in Bath stone, the caps of the coiumns being beautifully carved, the design reflecting great credit upon the architect. The appearance of" Tbe Square" bas been materially improved by the alterations. The internal arrangements are in harmony with the general appearance of the building, the woodwork and furniture beiug in pitch pine and mahogany. Tho contract was en- trusted to Mr Abraham George, builder, Neath, the architect being Mr J. P. Jones, Cardiff. The carving was carried out by Messrs Howells and Hiley, sculptors, Skeweu.

ABERTILLERY. LIBERALISM.—At a public meeting in connec- tion with the Liberal Associate ti of Abertiilery and district, on Wednesday, Councillor H. J Ph'Hips in the chair, it was announced that Mr C. M. Warmington, M.P. for this division, and another M.P., would address a public meeting at the Market Hall on Thursday next. It was pro- posed and carried that Mr Benjamin Powell, a working man, occupy the chair all that occasion. The secretary, Mr W. P. Thomas, was instructed to write to the various secretaries of tbo different workmen's unions in the district, asking them if I they were prepared to support what is in future to be called" Tho Labour and Liberal Associa- tion for the Abertiilery district, including Cwm- tiliery and Blaauau Gwent districts.

FISHGUARD. OPENING OF THK LITKUAUT INSTITUTE.—The movement for establishing this institution was started a month ago by Mr E. Thomas, of Ken- sington House, who, having canvassed the resi- dents, called a eneral meeting, at which the project was cordially taken up. An executive committee was appointed, who elected Dr Lawton-Swcte as chairman Mr W. S. Jenkins and Captain W. Williams, vice-chairmen Mr W, J. Vaughan, treasurer, and Mr E. Thomas and Mr E. Williams, secretaries. In response to cir- culars soliciting support, the following gentlemen have become patrons and donors :rl1e Bishop of St David's, Mr A. Morrison, of Wyndcliffe,Good- wick {donatIOn of £ 5 annual subscription, £ 3) Mr J. Worthington, Glytiymel (donation, JB5) Mr H. Worthington, Glynymel (donation, £1; annual subscription, £1) Mr H. Worthington, Goodwick: Dr W. Williams, Dr J. M. Owen, Mr H. Owen, and the Rev T. G. Mortimer. The premises,cousisting of four rooms,a.re conveniently situated io Main-street, and are light, aIry, and lofty, and command an extensive sea view. Tho COlumittee has, for the ônt quarter, confined itself to the supply of newspapers and magazines, Should the funds justify it, a-library will after- wards be added, The subscriptions to constitute membership are 21 and Is (labouring class) per quarter. The institution was formally opened on Tuesday by Mr J. Worthington, and a concert iu j aid of tho funds was held in tho evening, presided over by Mr H. Owen.

ABERAVON. ABERAVON CHUBCH.—A grand five-light I painted glass window has been placed in the east end of Aberavon Church. The window has been carried out by Mr Dixon, of London, under the direction of Messrs Kempsonand Fowler, of Llandaff, the subject being "Tho Adoration of the Magi." Messrs Kempeon and Fowler are alo engaged upou :\1\ elaborate reredos for tbe II same church, the constructional part of which is being worked by Mr Clarke, of Llandaff, in alabaster and marble. A considerable portion of it is exhibited at the art exhibition which is I open this week in connection with the Church Congress at Cardiff. The sculpture for the rerados is being modelled and carved by Mr H. I II, Armstoad, it. A. A new pulpit, chancel,, seats, and floors have also been designed by Messrs Kempson and Fowler, and these, it is expected, I will bo executed by the timo the reredos is finished,

RHONDDA VALLEY. CHAMBER TRADE.—At a meeting of the above chamber, held on Wednesday night, at Bailey's Assembly-room, Mr E. H. Davies presiding the following resolution was passed, on the motion of Mr Councillor Morris r—" That as the provisions of the Intermediate Education Act are about to be put in force, steps should be taken to lress tbe claim of tbe parish of Ystradyfodvvgtoone of the schools established." The want of a county court for Y strad, entirely separate from Pontypridd, was again discussed, and the secrotary was instructed to prepare a petition to the Lords of the Treasury and have it signed by 1-111 tradesmen in tbe district.-It was felt that, as the winter nights were approaching, that an appeal should be made to the joint police committee of the county council to appoint night policemen throughout the Rhondda and Ferndale Valley?.—Mr D. Lloyd gave notice that at the next meeting he would call attention to the un- comfortable carriages on the Rhoudda branch of the Taff Vale Railway, and move a resolution thereon.

CWMAMAN (ABERDARE.) SUCCESS OF A THEOLOGICAL STUDENT.—Mr Ben- jamin Davies, of Cwmamau (Aberdare), has just been awarded the "Phillips" Scholarship at S". David's College, Lampeter, value £66, viz., £22 for three years. Wa understand this is the highest scholarship that can be earned by any candidate upon entering this college.

FLEUR-DE-LIS. ACCIDENT TO A SCHOOL BOY.—A boy named Alfred Skinner, son of Mrs Skinner, widow, living off the Geliyhav-road, tried on Wednesday to get upon one of the railway wagon brakes. In doing so he slipped, fell underneath the wheels, and had one of bis legs smashed. He was taken home at once, but the leg had to ba amputated.

FERNDALE. SUDDEN DEATH.—About 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, David Davies, fireman, 80 years of age, was found dead in bed. Deceased, on retiring to bed the preceding uight, was apparently in good health.

RHYMNEY. LOCAL BOARD.—On Wednesday evening the monthly meeting of the Rbymney Local Board was held. Mr Trump presided. The tender of Mr Henry Williams, mason, for the paving, channelling, and kerbing of Hill-street and Upper High-street was accepted.—It was resolved to cover the open drain near Penuel-row. PRESENTATION TO A FURNACE MANAGER.—OU Wednesday eV<JOitJ, !\[r Enoch James, late furnace manager, was publicly presented with a tea and coffee service, a handsome gold lever watch, and an elegant address. Mr Jcnkin Matthews presided, and Mr James felicitously responded.

WENVOE. PLOUGHING MATCH.— A ploughing match was held at Wenvoe ou Wednesday in a field adjoining Nantbrane Farm, Wenvoe. After the match the company adjourned to the Wenvoe Arms. where an excellent dinner was supplied by Host and Hostess Jenkins. Mr Nell, of Wood Cottage, Wenvoe, presided; the vice-chair being occupied by Mr A. Chappel, of the Wenvoe Arms, Cadoxton. Mr Edward Nell distributed the prices, which were as follows :— Champion Clas-lst, Charles Vaughan, Bedwas, J65. 2nd clas-lst. prize, OliverFord.Buvill Farm, Wenvoe, £3; 2ud, Thomas Price, Mardy Newydd, Bonvilstone, £2 3rd, Hopkin Llewel- lyn, Llwynybrain, £1. 3rd claMR-lst prize, John Howells, Maesyllecb. Radyr, £3; 2nd. David Dunn, Maesyffelyn Farm, St Nicholas, £2; 3rd, Habert Bassett, Gwerrygae, Peterstown, £ 1. A special prize of 5s was given by the committee to the neatest in and out of headlands—1st priz?, Thomas Yates, Saint Nicholas, 5s. Fourth junior clasô-lst prize, William Watts, Tydraw, Llan- trithyd, £2; 2ud, William Jarvis, Gam Farm, Llantritbyd, JB1 3rd, Thomas McKarthy, Palm Farm, Peterstown, 10s 4th prise, William Jenkins, Tydu Capel, 5s. 5th clas8.-Dig-in ploughs-ht., David Price, Mardynewydd, Bonvilstone, £2; 2nd prize, James Howard, Nantbraue Farm, St. Nicholas, JB1 3rd, Patrick Crimmins, 10s. Special men- tion should be made of the Glamorganshire Hunt Committee, who liberally subscribed to the funds of the ploughing match.

PENARTH. LIBERALISM.—We are asked to state that a meeting of the Penarth District Liberal Associa- tion will be held this (Friday) evening, at the institute in Arcot-street, at 8. Several important matters are to be considered, including the re- organisation of the association, the present tithe question, &c. Major Thompson is expected to preside. It is hoped all Liberals who are willing to assist will attend the meeting.

NEWPORT. FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE. — A fashionable wedding took place at St. Mark's Church, Newport, on Wednesday afternoon, wben the Rev T. L. Lister, M.A., assisted by the Rev T. L. J. Jenkyn, united in tlmbonds of marriage Captain Togati, of the Royal Artillery, and Miss 1 Ethel Mazod Evans, daughter of the late Mr Henry Evans, of Enville House, Gold Tops. The bride was attired in a grey tailor-made dress with hat and jacket to match. Captain Tremayob, Royal Engineer acted as best mail. At the con- clusion of the service, which was full choral, the bridal party and friends partook of luncheon at the residence of the bride's mother. BOAT RACING.—The Coquette and the Cora two boats belonging to Messrs Beer and Pollard: had another race on Thursday from the Old Dock to the Bell Buoy and back for £ 10 a-side, lbg same boats raced a fortnight ago, but the wind died away, and the result was not considered satis- ,a factory. The Coquette led at the outset, but wat overhauled near the Alexandra Dock by the Cora, The latter, however, could not keep her lead, and the Coquette, getting in front lower down tuf river, held the lead all the rest of the way, and won with several minutes to spare. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—Ou Wednesday a shock' ing mishap befell a cuild, nine years o age, named Mary Houora Barry, of 2, ->|e™ Ruperra-street. She was sent with her fatner t supper to the Old Dock, where he wat working late, and iu returning got on one of the numerous lines of rail y intersect the dock premises, acjl down by a locomotive. Ono of the vv. over the child's right leg, cutting above the ankle. The poor child_s help, and sh9 was removed to the IofirIua -» amputation was necessary. PICKING POCKETS IN A CHAP^—At the har est thanksgiving servica at Coiumercial-roa Wes. leyan Chapel on Wednesday evening, two memo bers of the light-fingered 'Y^th/Sigreg'uioa after service wan over, ana toe walked round tha building to inspect tci9 tions, were observed to dodge in throng and try several packets. TtieY were detected by a gentleman, and detained whilst a policeman could be sent for. One contrived tu escape during the excitement caused, but the other, who is alleged to have admitted P1 lady's pocket cf her purse, had his sa i^ g self conveyed safely to the ceils at the -^0 He will make an appearance at the police- due course. MILITARY ATHLETICS.—An athletic N T>» arranged by the oili jers of the detacuin^11 Duke of Cornwall's Regiment stations „|llh>a port Barracks, took place on the Newport ciiib a athletic grounds on Thursday afternooi.. Tile band of the Fourth Volunteer Battalion Soutu Wales Borderers performed a selection during the afternoon. Capt. Ireian starter, and Capt. Bell Irving, of the b f Mule Battery, performed the duties o' The chief events included a one-mil0 open to civilians, in which Mr Jones > and Mr Phillips second; and a hal^f-1" » open to the garrison, in which Private first; Private Davott, 2nd j and Ccrpl. <*regoty. R.A., 3rd. The other events to the Duke of Cornwall men. piin race — 1, Corp!. Wyatt 2, Pri*am;ss;one<i 200 yards race for non-coin officers—1, Lance-Corporal Wyatt; 4 Corporal Taylor. Marching order—. Dearie 2, Private Deruford 3, drill' The company competition sileut com! with and without arms, was won by^ moany, pany, their opponents being tho "F The 440 yards handicap fell to Private Smith being second, and in 1 war, between "B" and "F" C0BiP»nies» lnQ latter proved victorious.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT SWANSEA. RED. TWO MEN AND A~BOV INJURED, At the Hafod Silver Works on Thursiay tour or five men were engaged in putting a,.f'L, „.„r„ one of the furnace bouses. The couphll were. in place, being stayed at one end, and t fixed. The assistant carpenter said he i to take away the stay, and the leading him not to touch it, but simultaneously' withstanding,struck away the stay an" t'1 roof collapsed, injuring a boy ver5 f breakmg the leg of the head C", atiler at tho aukle, and causing severe injury to Elit) man who knocked away the stay.

PRIZE-FIGHT NEAR CARDIFF. About a fortnight ago two young Irish extraction residing in Cardiff, wa „1SB living aud at the same time carry and develope their muscles by p ing the hod," had a slight difference at the pub honoured by their They were about to adjourn to the <> d settle the afiair in the tune-11 fashion of Britons, when sport who happened to ba P and saw a prospect of gsttiDgar;nUS]v to tun out of the business, took thein se ° unie3s task, pointed out the iniquity of fiprbtmK issue__ there was a substantial monetary v mUst and suggested that if they felt 1 wej; do battle together they rjnf do the thing properiy, and fight <u a « tb8ie for as much a-side as they could J"" ts friends to back them for. The promptly "caught on o the idea. Itwas^8 r'(jcjes oi the stakes should be £ 5 a-side, and tha; agreement should be drawn up on the night. Both parties meaning real °us]od ed ir. hitch occurred. Tne money was 0 reas0ns, tho bands of a gentleman who, forobvio ^gCjosec^ would rather his name wars honour* and the two aspirants for jJoura 0f went into strict training. Iu the eanytQ a ^li- on Thursday they betook themsei"e3 out selected ami secluded spot about four eii from Cardiff, and in the m a cisely eight people, all told, f°u^nbbornIy- ring of the orthodox dimensions 10 •. mutua[ contested rounds, when the "C'-fijer of th* consent, was declared a draw. -^eljv of the men apparently had made a »tu ^stakiufc "noble art, but there could be t;,ey eiu- the right-down good will barked upon tha struggle for supr"1"'4 severa ten-pound note. Both bore mark3 punishment when they left the ring. suggestion from the referee, shook hauds.

LATE SPOUTING KEFFS< i AKTICIMIONS. EONMCUOC The latest news of importance i er aD(j with the Cesarewitch is tbal( B,l,Trace, both Dnzzie have beeu struck cut of by bring said to have been beaten in a r0porc was Frost, who on the strength of this j.g-ja ratt entrusted with a little mon^y at the oU of 50 to 1. fancy the To-morrow at K?mpton l»rK following STOCKTON. Twickenham PlaLe-RooKDALV,,r STO MOSS. Champion Nursery—BE.V OR T^JJIGHBOUK Teddmgton Nursery—BKGGAB or EMILY JANE. LASS or Richmond Stakes— DEVONSHIK^ MEADOW BROWN. Waltou Welter—CLAUNK DUVAL. f Middlesex Plate—SCOTIA. ,R.„TAGON. Great Breeders'—RIVIEBA or ^rjiULANT. Thursday Night. j ——rrs t

-j-* Trir THE SWANSEA v .\kWJ>oI^T^(J this week is Tho important local match to be Pa,,(l Newport, that between the crack teams of S^a » (jjeMoiui.outn- which is to he decided on the grouiia -tl ,si>]emiid shire men on Saturday. Both tea'iis^ rjj0 contests in form, as is evidenced hy the results0 gajnrday last, which they were en:;asel oil 13 UridRwa'er, when Newport easily 'M<lulLr Neat'1 bv uve whlist Swansea, proved victors 0 *,nberJ' will ''8 goals to nothing. The Black a of Arthur veinforced for this match by die ,j.he0 jlardmg, lasc Oould, the famous three-quarter; pack. year's skipper, will also reappe;1,r Jiauies ol tne match is expected to be a closs one- three-quarter Newport t«am are :-)?ack. fJ. Votherg'll. and backs, A. J. Gould, J. K. Webb, H. Daunoey half backs, C. J- ^'1,. X. C. Grauaau forwards, J. Hanuen, Then, Hard 'j. £ jwards, x. (captain). H. T. Day, E. J. Wilha"13' H. tiiiflarhs, and T. Newcomlie. I,, N L). THIRD LANARK v. EiT gpectators. Kn,i PLyed. at Cathkin Park to-day bei C()tG e"ich The game was very fast, Johnst0. st»rt. 0 scoring for the Third shortly after 0# re-stai t else was scored in the fh st bilft seiir.> equaliseo Preston scored from a foul, an 1 ,c0retl again, but K-)st play followed, and JoljnS-0velI> #mi» IiUt Sanld itoss, junr., again nut the teanis e resulted in a draw—5 ff.iais ea^U- AhBr(lare Crusaders ABERDMIU CRUSAUERS.—The iay next, oil their will play tiieir first match on will be i own ground. The opposing folio" J 'l-> The home team will be composed s James, latty Harris; three-quarter backs, .,j „m Snarks ia l Nichols, C. Oxenha.ni, aud o„,i forW*ras» backs, J. Roberts and W. TreUe" W illiam P. Griffiths (captain), ^us J. Fred Tuomas. George Hake, Tom Howe" Mears, and Fred lirough.

-W AN'SEA.. NEWPORT Y. sKick-off, 3.30 At Newport, Saturday, October gtand, 6d t0 p.m. Admission, Is & 6d Gra all except ticket-holders. «0narth-ro»d wrouna, BRISTOL v. HARLKQDIKS, i 3 45 p.m. 84QS To morrow (Saturday). KiCL-0

FAIRS FOR"OCTOBER. New Quay J ^port ciyo„ea!a 2 ^n>;o:^e.onHv-ve; r/ Aberystwyth ? Uansam1"^ 17 Bargoed ? Hjjp.iet 19 Maesycwmuier i" tfclirston Swansea » Raglan-•; Fishguard f flaa'l"TeT-v •' V ot Swansea. | .X Carmarthen » vlrbertb- o"i Caerphilly » £ Alltwen S inngad' ol Jdanfihangelararth 1° ,'„nei Cvion f1* Hav 10 rap.^sde-Em'y" 2o Louuhor W lhera:wrilly ™ Llanbadardfynydd 11 namii'0 of Grosmont "$enclochog St. Clears W £ rym>«>ch Presteign 1? Ki(lwei:[y Talgarth T rlaiHrissan -R> Pontrhyd (Car.) ',i Heii»ddau ™ lUiayader IT Waun J* tlanybytber 31 Llangammarch ■

TR-Y CTOCK. BREEDER. A SUCCESSFUL and n3.osf; successful One of the best ku0* j,aS just died ia stock breeders in the cou ^rjiliam Hosken. Cornwall, in the person o 8horthorn cattle. He was a great authority anCj he carried off which he raised to perftC 'jj0yal and most of honours for his stock at 1 g> His cattle com- the leading agricultural s '-c0a 0a the part of pur- manded extremely high P but jn America and chasers, uot only in EDS reached tha advanced Australia. Mr Hosken age of 82 years. rrr-Tr

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PRISONERS BURNING THEIR CLOTHES. Some people are possessed of the peculiar faculty of destroying property that does not belong to them, while there are others who glory in the destruction of their own goods, without any icagou. A case which came under notice at Warrington yesterday bears out part of this assertion. A number of young men were committed to gaol at the Warrington petty ses- sions in lieu of paying a tine, which they were ordered to settle for sleeping on a canal boat at Newton, They were sent below in order to pre- pare for their journey to Walton Gaol, but upon -L_iJ h +ho .1. ueing visubu vy py..uU two ot tho vagrants were found minus their unmentionables," and it was subsequently learnt that they had been burnt. The two young men were ordered to do a little pedestrianism until a constable arrived with the necessary garments, which were purchased for an infinitesimal sum at the nearest "rag" shop. They were then escorted to the railway station, and taken off to gaol without further- delay.

FATALITIES ON THE RAILWAY. Returns were issued on Wednesday of accidents and casualties as reported to the Board of Trade by the railway companies in the United Kingdom during the six months ending June 30, 1889. Accidents to trains, rolling stock, permanent way, &c., caused the deaths of 81 persons, and injury to 582. Tho persous killed were all pas- sengers on the railways, and 523 of the total number injured were also passengers. Including, however, accidents connected with railways, such as deaths from injuries at level cross- ings, injuries to trespassers, and other miscellaneous causes, the total number killed during the period named was 551, while no fewer than 5,0 £ 9 were injured. This shows a very considerable increase both in deaths aud with regard to injuries over the corresponding period of the year 1882.

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SPEECH BY SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT. SCATHING CRITICISM OF MR CHAMBERLAIN. THE PROPOSED NATIONAL PARTY, OUR MERCANTILE .MARINE, REFERENCES TO THE LOSS OF THE ZEPHYR. fPRkSS ASSOCIATION IELEGKAM.J SALISBURY, Thursday Night. There was a large gathering of Liberal electors to-night at the Market-house, Salisbury, under the auspices of the South Wilts Central Liberal Association and the Salisbury Liberal Association, when the chair was occupied by Dr Robert Roberts. A portrait of Mr Gladstone was ex- hibited over the chairman's seat, while Welcome to our Visitor," in compliment to Sir William Harcourt, was visible at the opposite end of the hall. Sir Thomas Grove, M.P., Mr Fuller, M.P., Lord Wolverton, and Mr Beaufoy, M.P., were imcng those who occupied seats on the platform. Sir WILLIAM HAECODRT, on rising to address the meeting, was loudly cheered, a brass band ploying "For lies a jolly good fellow." The right hon. gentleman said he hoped be might address those present as his neighbours, because, 50 years ago, bo was at school in the neighbour- hood, and now he bad come to live near them, lie supposed the season bad come when speeches must fall from public men like falling leaves in October—(laughter)—and, there- fore, they must expect a great deal of deciduous rhetoric. Most of it came from the Liberal Unionist?, who felt that, like the lady, their character required to be vindicated. (Laugh- ter.) They had to explain how it was that men who called themselves Liberals had actually voted as Tories. According to them the present" Government is the best that ever existed or ever will exist; but when they were asked to join it they said, "Ob, no, there must be no alloy." Well, then, where was the base metal? (Hoar and laughter.) They said that Home Rule was settled, but why there protracted speeches and arguments when they had their admirable Balfour? (Hisses and laughter.) Recently speaking at Ilkley, Lord Hartiugton described the Liberal Unionist party as a remnant of the Liberal party, but if he had said they are the salvage of the party ho would have been nearer the mark. (Laughter). He (Lord Hartington) did not speak like the leader who expected to conquer, but rather as an obstructive who would resist a Liberal Govern- ment if it came into power. The Unionist leader stated ha would fight that Government stage by I stage, and use every resource which parliamentary forms would give him. (Hear, hear.) What was sauce for the goose ought to be sauce for the gander. Lord Hartington said he would be defending the Constitution by his promised obstruction. What was the Constitution? Why, it was the will of Parliament expressed in a consti- tutional way. (Cheers.) Thoy were not going to be frightened by words like "revolution." The Queen sat on tho throne through a revolution. As to the Act of Union, which was a revision of the Constitution, that was carried by the most gross corruption without a dissolution at all, and I behind the back of every honest man in England nnd Ireland. (Hear, hear.) The Home Rule Parliament proposed by tho Liberal party would have been inferior to Grattan's Parliament, and yet it was called revolutionary -Lord Hartington, speaking at Aberdeen, remarked that Mr Gladstone—(cheers and some bises)- 'had broken up his party. Time aftnr time all great leaders had done the same. Sir Robert Peel had dona it ia the interest of Free Trade -(cbeer8)-and when the second Reform Bill was passed there was a Cave of Adullam, which did not hinder the passing of that measure. The answer to Lord Hartington was that the whole Liberal party acknowledged the lead of Mr Gladstone, from whom he was a deserter. (Hear, hear.) If Lord Harlingtou was the poleinn tragedian of the Unionist catastrophe, Mr Chamberlain might bo called the gay comedian of the piece. (Laughter.) He was like the unfortunate French Minister who, with a gay heart, started to march on Berlin, and who halted at Sedan. It was only two yeir, ago that Mr Chamberlain agreed at a certain Round Table Conference with him (Sir W. Har- court) as to a scheme of Homo Rule, which he now abandoned. He assailed Mr Gladstone as the author of all evil, who bad shattered the Liberal party nt the end of 1885, and yet in) 1886 Mr Chamberlain joined the Cabinet of Mr Gladstone formed for propounding a scheme of Home Rule. (Laughter, and hear, hear.") Who in June. 1835, denounced English rule in Ireland as bad as Russian rule iu Poland, or as Austrian rule in Italy ? Mr Chamberlain, and ho was not the man to complain of Homo Rule. Lord Hartington was always honestly against Home Rule, but Mr Chamberlain was not. He was against Mr Gladstone. (Prolonged cheering and That's the truth.") lie had no objection to Home Rule, but he objected to Mi Gladstoue carrying it out. He was ahvaysbringingoutnew specifications of hispatent, but nobody would have anything to do with it. The other day, lie said, it could be had for a sliiiiing-(Iaiiglitei)-btit he (Sir William Har- court) had not bought it yet. He would wait until the price fell to 2d. (Laughter.) Mr Chamberlain promised a good deal ot Irish leg-is- lation next session, but ho (Sir William Harcourt) ventured to make a heavy bet that the question of local government would not be raied, for when it was raised it would end in Home Rule. (Cheers.) Lord Selborne told the public to expect little legislation, and the Govern- ment itself was prudently silent. No doubt they would like to bring forward a Laud Bill to buy out those Irish landlords who had failed to do their duty, but tho British taxpayer will have something to say to this. (Hear, hear.) There was no alternative but coercion for ever, for Mr Chamberlain and his friends would not con- sult the wishes of the Irish people and his re- fusal to do this put him out of court altogether in tha settlement of the Irish question. They had heard something of a National Party, promoted by Lord Hartington aud Mr Chamber- lain, but there was no place willing to make the experiment of starting it for, as Mr Chamberlain had said at Iludderpfield, tho Unionists were destitute of a rank and fiie. (Laughter.) A national party was a "bull" in itself. The phrase was as ridiculous as the thing itself. Lord Bolingbroke proposed a Nationalist party once with a patriot king, like many another broken- down politiaian; but such proposals never took hold, and his (Sir William's) opinion was that tho blue and the yellow would carry the day. The fact was tho Liberal party was now united. It was no longer afraid of the bugbears of tho past. In the course of further observations the right, hon. gentleman said there was one special topic he wanted to allude to which had nothing to do with politics, but yet must deeply interest his audience. There had been a very interesting question in London lately, the dock strike. He betieved tho strike had usefully improved the condition of a great number of men who deserved to have their condition improved, (Cheers, and Three cheers for Burns.") But sailors of the mercantile marine also deserved public sympathy. Sonjething was done to prevent sailors being sent to sea in dangerous vessels at the time Mr Piimsoll agi- tated the question but it was not half enough, and fttic bill which, tobies honour, Mr Chain- berlain introduced when he was a mem- ber of the Government of 188C was defeated by the resistance of the shipowners. -n i,, The reports of the Wreck Commissioners showed that many vessels which had foundered had been lost owing to over-loading. Last Sunday moru- ing Mr Piimsoll, who had been staying with him, told him about a vessel at Cardiff called the Zephyr, which he (Mr Piimsoll) had measured and found to be over-laden, which fact he had reported to the Board of Trade. On Mon- day afternoon he (Sir W. Harcourt) saw by the newspapers that the Zephyr had foundered in the Bristol Channel. They might imagine that things like that deeply impressed themselves upon one's mind. He brought no charge against the shipowners of the country. They did their duty to their sailors well; but a small cumber wera too greedy of gain to take the necessary precautions, and against them legislation ought to pro- vide securities. Then no shipowner ought to be exposed to the temptation of over-insurance, which the bill of 1883 would have prevented. He hoped that after the forthcoming conference at Cardiff on the subject, Parliament would make provision for the defence of these gallant men. (Cheers.) In replying to a vote of thanks, Sir W. HAR- COURT expressed his satisfaction at finding him- self supported on the platform by Sir Thomas Grove and Mr Fuller, and especially by Lord Wolverton, who had followed in the footsteps of ins uncie, ana naa snown nis willingness to worK for the promotion of the Liberal cause, not only in the neighbouring county of Dorset, but ju. ba West of England.

MR GLADSTONE. I- Mr Gladstone was much betteron Thursday,and was.ngain able to leave his room but owing to the unfavourable weather he was unable to take out- door exercise. Lady Frederick Cavendish and other guests have arrived at Hawarden Castle, c„

MR CIIAPLIN. We are requested by Mr Chaplin to express his regret that ha is unable to reply personally to the great number of congratulations which he has received on his appointment as President of the Board of Agriculture, and on his re-election for the Sleaford division, and to convey his best thanks to his friends for their congratulations and good wishes.

THE RAID ON A LONDON CLUB. The hearing of the charges against the men arrested upon the occasion of the recent raid on the Cranborne Club concluded at Marlborough-street police-court on Thursday afternoon. Mr Newton, the magistrate, in giving judgment, said the case was the first in which a club which belonged to members bad been invaded by the police. The instruments of gaming found therein brought it within the act as a gaming-house. In his opinion, there was no doubt that in law the members were owners and part owners of the club. He found that the persons who signed the agreement, namely, Eislo and Charles Habenthal, were the two principles, and they would each have to pay £ 50, with the alternative of three months' impri- sonment. The other defendants would ba fined £ 10 each, and each to enter into their owu recog- nizances iu the sum of £ 20 each not to gamble for the next three months.