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KILLED ON THE RAILWAY I CWMfiVOH SCHOOLMASTER'S TRAGIC END At SWANSEA A WEEK-END FATALITY A fatal accident occurred at about I eleven o'clock on Saturday night, on the Mumbles Railway, between Beach-street and Bond-street, the victim being Mr. John Evans, of 8, Beverlsy-street, Port Talbot, an assistant master at the Council Schools, Cwmavon. The fireman on the train, Stanley Clay- pitt, says that while on the Mumbles train from Swansea they saw someone on the line, and found it was a man walking towards town. It was very dark at the time. Tho driver E. Dunkin, Blackpiil, shouted, but no notice was taken. When three yards away, the driver shouted again, and reversed the engine. He could not say how the man was knocked down. Special Constable Lewis John Wil- liams found tho man's body between the second and third carriages. An ambulance was telephoned for by Mr. Cooper, one of the conductors, and the body was conveyed to the mortuary Here it was identified on Sunday by Mr. Khys Nicholas (headmaster of the Cwm- avon Council Schools) and Mr. D. M. Evans (with whom the deceased stayed at Cwmavon). The deceased was about 39 years of age, was a native of Aberayron, Cardiganshire, where his aged mother still resides. He was educated at Aberystwyth University College, and at one time held the head- mastership of Caerphilly Schools.

I WHAT SWANSEA'S WATER COSTS Mr. W. H. Ashmole (Borough Treasurer) > has submitted to the Swansea Water- works Committee the accounts of the water works undertaking for the year ended March MLth last. The gross profit ill < £ 27,119, compared with = £ 27,-±99 the previous year, but the loan charges are £ 52,215, against £ 51.503. There is, there-! fore, a net loss of compared with < £ 24,004 for the previous year. The sum of £ 500 is added to the transfer to renewals fund. Tlie charge on rates is J625.596 against X24,504 the previous year. While the income slightly advanced, the large increase which has been taking place for sozie years v: as stayed. This was entirely due to war. The expenditure has only increased by £892, while £ 752 was expended in police watching the reservoirs. The net loss has increased by £ 1,092. The total expenditure outlay of' the undertaking is now £1,284,880. of which £ 302.007 has been repaid or pro- vided for.

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BULGARIAN KING AND WAR PETITION j Paris, Monday.—Tl;e newspapers publish a telegram from Dedeagatch stating that the King of Bulgaria gave an excellent re- ception to a petition bearing the signature of several thousand teachers demanding the entry of Bulgaria into the war by the side of the Quadruple Entente.

-z =- 7- GORSEI NON v. PWLL, LLANELLY. I At Gorseinon on Saturday. Scores:- Pwll.— 1). Evans 5, A. J. Hughes 3, D. Saunders 1, F. Williams 9. D. Davies 2, B. Thomas 0, A. Beynon 4, H. J. Hughes 2, T. Morgan 0, D. J. Jones 2 (not out), J. Morse 1, extras 4, total 33. Gorseinon.—W. Eva: 2. B. Redmore 2, D H. Rees 32, W. G. R. Jofcn 4, Gwyn Francis 8, Wat Thomas 0, F. Bridge- v, -a'Ler ?nit c,,iit ) 2-? water (not out) 22, G. Jenkins 16, E. Morgans 0, A. Clarke 8. 1. Phillips (captain) 2, extras 1, total 97.

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A brother-in-law of Mr. Lloyd George was the captain of one of the transports that conveyed the Australian troops o Gallipoli. The death has occurred at Gravesend, at the age of 85, of Lieut.-Col. J. IT. Sankey, one of the oldest Volunteer officers in the country. He joined the 2nd Tower Hamlets Rifles in 1S59.

ITALY GOING FORWARD. 5CO MEil AND MUCH MATERIAL CAPTURED BY OUR ALLIES, AUSTRIA'S CLAIMS. Rome, Sunday.—The following com- munique is issued by the General Staff:— In the Tyrol and Trenfino region, and in Carnia, the artillery action continues, assisted by that of small detachments despatched against the enemy's front. Yesterday iort Hensel was hit several Limes. On the north slope of Pal Grande the lemy attempted last night a fresh attack, apported by very lively artillery fire, ■viLii the object of retaking from us c renches won by our Alpine troops on the -:ud inst., but the attack was once more repulsed. Yesterday the centre attacks of the enemy upon some portions of the positions gained by us on the Corsic plateau were renewed with particular violence. In spite of the support of intense artillery and machine-gun fire, the counter-attacks were repulsed with heavy losses. The enemy left in our hands about 500 prisoners, two field guns, many rifles, much ammunition, and a mounted bom-b- fchrower, and a large quantity of material for machine guns. It appears from the statements of prisoners that the losses sustained by the enemy in the last few days, notably from jur artillery fire, have been very serious. Amsterdam, Sunday.—The Austrian communique says:— In the Italian theatre of war yesterday, the Italians renewed their efforts to gain, a footing on the border of the plateau of Doberdo. After an all-day bombardment in the sector of Redipuglia with heavy guns, at least four Italian infantry regiments be- gan an attack in the afternoon, which de- veloped into severe hand-to-hand fighting. Counter-attacks by our brave defenders finally threw the enemy from the heights. Attempts by the enemy to capture our positions near Woltschach, west of Tol- mein (Tonmino). and in the district south of Krn collapsed, Alpine troops who attacked one of our vantage points in this district were re- pulsed after heavy hand-to-hand fighting. The enemy's losses everywhere were very heavy. Austrians Bombarding Tolmino. I Tolmino has been evacuated by the Austrians, who are now bombarding it, says a Berne correspondent. South-east of Tolmino the Italians have advanced considerably during the lat two days. They have also advanced nearly ten miles in Carnia in an easterly direction since the beginning of the month. The Ital- ians are continuing to blow up Austrian ammunition convoys, and, despite the Isonzo being much swollen, are contriv- ing to bridge it and seize Austrian posi- tions.

At the National Eisteddfod at Bangor I this year a modified programme is to be carried thjrough. j

ALL HiCHT BATTLE! 11 A VIOLENT ARTILLERY DUEL GERMANS' FIERCE EFFORTS ON THE WESTER fRONT. ATTACKS REPULSED Violent fighting is the order of the day— and of the night—on the western front. All night artillery duels are chronicled in the week-end communiques, and Sunday's actions were marked by a renewal of the combats with hand grenades and aerial torpedoes. The Paris Sunday messages are as fol- lows :— 3 p.m. In the region to the north of Arras the enemy last night attacked in close forma- tion our positions in the sunken road from Augres to Ablain, to the north of the Aix- Noulette-Souehez road. The assailants were dispersed and replsed by our covering fire and the fir-c of our machine guns, suf- fered heavy losses. Cannonade All Night. In the Argonne the cannonade and f usi- lad-e never ceased all night from the Binar- Ville-Vienne le Chateau road as far as the Four de Paris. Only some infantry en- gagements of a very localised character are reported from the region of La Fon- taine-aux-Charmes, without modification of the line on either side. On the La It aye trout the Germans, after a very violent bombardment, endea- voured to make an attack towards mid- night against our trenches to the north of Regneviile. Our covering fire did not allow the attacking force to debouch. Before Fey a battalion which succeeded in getting as far as our wire entanglements was obliged to fall back. A fresh attack carried out at the same point by half a battalion had no greater measu-re of suc- cess. On the rest of the front there is roth- ing to report. Hand Grenades and Torpedoes. There were artillery actions in Belgium and in the sector to the north of Arras. On the right bank of the Aisne, io,ar Paissy, the mining conflicts continue. In the Argonne there were fights with hand grenades and torpedoes, but no in- fantry actions. On the heights of the Meuse and in the Vosges there were merely cannonades. The Crown Prince Fails. I According to a Press correspondent in Northern France, the Crown Prince's first tfltort to fulfil his boast to break the Argonne line by August 4 has had no reward, but has cost the enemy at least 10,900 men—more than double the loss inflicted on the French armies. It is easy to refute the German official report of the Crown Prince's success, says another correspondent. As a matter of fact, the only point where the enemy has not yet taken the offensive is in the As- gonne. Officers and men with whom I have had the opportunity of speaking say they have hardly seen the German in fantry in this region, although the artil- lery is busy day and night. Occasionally isolated parties throw grenades and try rushes, but our men repulse them with- out difficulty. THE- ENEMY REPORTS. I Sunday.—In the Argonne our troops have continued their offensive. The booty taken has considerably increased, amounting during the first two days of July to 2,556 prisoners, including 37 officers, 25 machine guns, 72 trench mor- tars, and one revolver gun. On the heights of the Meuse, despite all his failures, the enemy four times re- newed his attempts to recapture the posi- tions lost at Les Eparges. We easily re- pulsed his attacks. North-west of Regnieville (on the fron- tier) we captured French positions on a front of 600 yards and took a piece of the wood north of Fey-en-Haye.

ITAU'S UPPILL FIGHT I an- Bresoian Soldier's Praise of I His King in the Camp. I Brescia, Sunday.—A letter from Attilio Franchi, a native of Brescia, to his parents, gives an admirable picture of the impression made by King Victor OIl those surrounding him. Franchiti says: "We see the King everywhere, in rain and sunshine, where the battle rages, and in the hospitals. He is at once a man of tender heart and practical. His Majesty is profoundly moved by a sad or pleasing incident. He h?,s stern words of rebuke for anyone who does not at any sacrifice do his duty. "I myself saw in hospital the King em- brace and kiss a wounded lieutenant who had done feats of valour. I would wil- lingly have been that fortunate man even with his terrible wounds. I also heard the King reprimand a medical major severely for neglecting the perfect cleanliness of the wounded." The Task of Italy. < The soldier continues, "One irrast he here on these heights to have an idea what mountain warfare means, what heroism is required of our soldiers. The enemy are sheltered between the cliffs o the left bank of the Isonzo, protected by every defence created by nature or art. Yet they have been obliged to retire he- fore our cannons' fury and our bayonet charges, though these have been made uphill. They have been driven from trench to trench, step by step, abandon- ing booty, ammunition, and many corpses, and even the wounded, whom they trust to our Latin generosity."

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FROM KILLARNEY, At Aberavon on Saturday, Patrick j Cherry and Daniel Organ, tramping labourers, belonging to Killarney, were charged with travelling on the Great Western Railway between Pembrey and Port Talbot, without, tickets. In reply to the. charge, defendants said: Ay, we did travel from Pembrey, and do not intend paying our fares!" Each was fined 10s. or seven. days.

A Spaniard named Andres Manairo was charged at Swansea, on Monday with resid- ing at No. 21, Little Wind-street, without the consent of the registration officer. Defendant said he had come from Ystrad- gynlais, where he alleged the police told him he would not need a permit to go to Jj l Swansea. lie was lined 10s.

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BATTLE IN THE AIR ——— «<——- VIVID STORY TOLD BY A YOUMG FRENCH II OFFICES. THE SHOT THAT GOT HOME Paris, Sunday.—A young officer gives a thrilling account of a battle in the air between a French Morane-Liore and a German Aviatik, at a speed of 125 miles an hour;- I a.30 a.m. The altimeteT marks 1,800 metres., Thick mist. which at 2,000 metres sud- denly ceases. Marvellous scene as we pass over the town, with tho tragic mass ax its mutilated cathedral. Shall, we have the luck to meet an Aviatik ? I descry far away and above us a moving speck. Is it French or German ? I can- not discuss the matter with the pilot, for we have to yell in order to make each other hear. I shout "Let's go and see." p-- nods, and off we start after the little black speck. We are within our lines, so if we bring the bird down we can go and fetch it. A German! No doubt about it. I have seen. Biplane. Loaning over P-is sheukler, I yell, Aviatik." What 16 the distance between us? A hundred to 150 yards, possibly, but I really cannot say. I feel my heart bump- ing against my chest. I am full of con- fidence, cure of the result. I take aim slowly, determined only to fire at the very last moment, so as not to mis6. The enemy is on our right, on a slightly lower plane. The wind from the propeller is so strong that I have difficulty in keep- ing my carbine steady. The German machine—an Albatross with a triangular tail-soomb to be ap- proaching at a dizzy rato. Shall we col- lide? With a jerk, P- brings up his Morane, and the Albatross shoots by just underneath. It is now on. our left, about 40 yards away. Quick! I load again. 1)- makes such a sharp turn that the wires sing. Again the two aeroplanes rush at each other at a frightful pace. I caa distinguish the German pilot's head. Then a jolt, and I lose it. Ah! there it is again. I liavefired. The two machines are going full speed. As they cross the two speeds increase and we meet at over 125 miles an hour. Then for the first time we catch sight of the look-out. Thanks to P—~s cleever steer- ing, the German look-out has been kept the whole time in the dead angle hidden by the upper plane. I feel he is going to shoot. The crack of the famous mitrailleuse. Well playgd! Wiith another masterly turn P- rears up his machine and de- scribes a quarter-turn. The upper plane of the Albatross comes in again like a screen between us. I fire again just as the Albatross passes over us, hardly three yards away. A flash! Quickly I lean to the left. Crack. t The Albatross is again on us. I have hardly time to see. Quickly P- raises his arm and yells something, and I can- not withhold a cry of triumph. The enemy is pitching head foremost and leaning heavily on the right wing. The propeller has almost stopped running. The bird fell within the French line$ and the two Germans on it threw their hands and surrendered.

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AIR RAID ON HARWICH? L MYSTERIOUS OFFICIAL CLAM TO HAVE II DROPPED BOMBS. NO BRITISH REPORT German Official, Sunday. Our airmen yesterday were very active. German aircraft dropped bombs on the Langruard Fort at Harwich and upon au English flotilla, of destroyers. They also attacked the fortifd railway v-orks of Nancy and Dombasle and the barrier fort of Remiremont. A German battle aeroplane forced a French aviator near Schbucht to land. The enemy dropped bombs at Bruges without doing military damage.—Renter.

■— i. For Supper bp^^nf^ b,comes To-NI-glit delicious -L(, II when Skipper (Norwegian) Sardines are in- cluded. They are delicious "war- time" fare, and quite inexpen- sive, when other foodstare dearer. We are selling as many as we can get at present. That is why the "Smiling Skipper" has temporarily disappeared from the newspapers. Still, all good grocers have Skipper (N orwe- gian) Sardines in stock. (Norwegian) ANGUS WATSON & Co., NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.

I EISTEDDFODAU IN WAR-TIME. I Mr. Hugh Edwards, M.P., in the course of his presidential address at the Reeol- ven Eisteddfod on Saturday, referred to the fact that one of the Welsh bishops had lately been railing against the hold- ing of an eisteddfodic assembly during the continuance of the war as not only in- opportune, but as something utterly in- congruous with the spirit and demands of these strenuous times. The bishop had even likened an eistedd- fod at such a juncture to the fatuity of Nero's fiddling at a time when Rome was burning. But, surely, even in a time of national crisis an institution "which found its highest mission in ministering to the deepest emotions of a nation should be spared the penalty of an episcopal ban. The Prime Minister had described the war as one in which the spiritual forces struggled against the mastery of brute strength, and for that reason Welshmen could claim full justification in seeking strength and sustenance from an insti- tuti-on which was pr^-emincntly the native university of the Welsh democ- racy—the home of the muse, and the nursery of the nation's heroes. —

I WHAT THE GERMANS HOPED. The best- German military writers in the spring made no secret of the hopes of the Great General Staff They fore- shadowed the character of the present campaign against Russia, but they relied foa- ultimate victory in the West upon a very different calculation. They expected that the Allies would throw away their margin of numbers in Flanders and France by mad persistence in a premature and unsuccessful offensive. the ranks of the Western Allies were suffici- ently broken and reduced by this terrible process, the Germans, in their turn, would sweep out in a final offensive. The enemy is thwarted in that hope and be- gins to see that the real grand offensive of the Quadruple Alliance is more Hkply to occur when the enemy will have to i-ne?t i its œuimum force on &U ?To? j^ oncs.

SOLDIER'S MARRIAGES. ——— BIGAMY CHARGE AGAiHST AS A.S.C. SEMEAST. STRAKGE SWANSEA STORY A remarkable bigamy charge c-amie i before the Swansea Bench on Monday, i- when Herbert Marks, whose age was given as 33, a chauffeur in the Motor Transport of the Army Service Corps, was charged on remand with committing bigamy at Swansea, on November 7th. 1914. Mr. liaroid Lloyd (Cardiff) said that on May 16th, 1010, the defendant went through a form cf marriage with Alice Maud Coleman at the Registry Office. Merthyr Tydvil, and, from that time until the early part of October, 1914, he lived with her happily. He then removed to Cai'-diff, where he got a situation in a garage. Becoming dissatisfied with hM position, however, he asked his wife to go to Merfhyr Tydvil, to try and get hUii a situation. She went, and upon her re- turn, she found that her husband had gone, leaving her a letter couched in en- dearing terms. Mrs. Marks made en- quiries at the garage, and f-.)ii-rid that the typist there, Miss Florence Isaacs, had also disappeared. She went to Swansea.. and found her husband, who had gone through a form of marriage there with Miss Isaacs. No Rift in.the Lute. Mr. Lloyd said that, in fairness to the defendant, he ought to say that he had always treated his wife with great kind- ness. There had been no rifts, which fact made his action all the more inex- pl.icable. He afterwards joined the Motor Transport, but, although he wis getting two guineas a week, his wife received 11-0 separation allowance, and was left desti- tute. Miss Isaacs received a full separa- tion allowance. Defendant had been '"gassed" at the front, and h'ld been invalided home. Ha had not yet recovered. Mrs. Marks identified the letter which, was left behind by the defendant. Mr. Lloyd read a passage, which ran: I have gone to London by motor.. If I can't get work I will join. the Army, and I will send you some money. The Wife's Question. Mrs. Marks said that she saw her hus- band in Swansea, and asked him why he had got married. He replied that he did not know. Mr. Henry Thompson (for the defence) said he had only just been instructed, and would reserve his defence. Mrs. Julia Davidson, sister of the first wire, and Mr. Rees (Registrar) were also called. Detective Barry said that Marks had been promoted to sergeant at the front. He had been arrested on leaving the hospital, and it seemed that he had taken his discharge before lie was fit, as he could hardly walk to the station. By Mr. Thompson: Marks had served .NI.3.r l-R h;ld servk- d in the South African War. and everything showed that he was a man of exceedingly good character. Whtn charged Marks said he did not wish to say anything now. He v.-as committed for trial at the nftt Assizes. Bail was renewed. ■.■ ii. i 1 -■ > «■

ROBIN STARCH is a powder starch-easy to mix-easy to use, and 6ure to give satisfaction, if used according to directions. Try it for your Table Linen—it will make it just as you like it. The Allies stake. all their hopes upon thorough, reorganisation for a long war. Germans still dread the lapse of time and Ion,, to force by hook or by crook a deci- sion on all sides this ye^r.—Mr, Garvin. Printer! and Published for (he Swanse* Pre.sw, Limited, by ARTHUR PAENELJ EJGIXAH, at Leader Buiidinge, SsraisMk