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a —————— ? Passing Pleasantries, SOMETIMES RUBS OFF. Sillicns: A pretty woman doesn't always wear well. Cynicns: No; beauty sometimes rubs off. TIME'S CHANGES. Madge: What does she mean by saying that men are not as chivalrous as they used to be? Marjorie: I suppose that twenty years ago She used to get a seat in a car. NATIONAL PECULIARITY. "Why is it," asked a Frenchman of a Swit- .xer, "that you Swiss always fight for money, •while we French only fight for honour?" "I suppose," said the Switzer. "that both nations fight for what they most lack." A WAIF OF NEPTUNE. "What's your name?" said an officer to a young coloured lad, who joined the ship at the Cape. "Algoa Bay, sir." "Where were you born?" "Wasn't born at all, air." "Wasn't born at all?" "No, sir! Was washed ashore in a storm!" A GREAT VICTORY. I A Russian general rides forward to the Grand Duke- "I have the honour, your Imperial High- ness, to announce a great victory." "Very well. Go and congratulate your Iropos." "There are none left." SUCCESS TO CRIME. A poverty-stricken Frenchman, being aroused by his wife with the cry of "Get iip, Jacques; there's a robber in the house!" calmly answered, "Hush! don't let us disturb him; let him ransack the house, and if he finds anything of value we'll then get up and take it away from him." NOT IRISH. A school teacher asked a little girl who the ftrst man was. She answered that she did not know. The question was put to the next, an Irish child, who answered loudly, "Adam, sir," with apparent satisfaction. "Iiajf," said the first scholar, "you needn't Jfeet so-graud about it. He wasn't an lrish-; jwaa."

MINE ASSESSMENTS. ) The Pontypridd Union Appeals. TERMS OF AGREEMENT ARRIVED AT. Mr. Benson, on behalf of the Pontypridd Union, mentioned the matter of the appeal of colliery owners in the Pontypridd Union against the assessments of their collieries in respect of the rates for December, 1901, and April, 1902, to his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams and other magistrates at the Gl&mor- gan Quarter Sessions at Cardiff on Thurs- day, and said that an agreement had now been arrived at, and the figures agreed upon were signed. An order for costa was made in favour of the appellants. The following table gives the names of the appellants, the ratable value appealed against, and the assessments now agreed upon:- Amount Amount Appellants. Appealed Agreed Against. to. £ £ s. d. The Naval Colliery Co. 13,408 10,141 0 0 Cambrian Collieries, Ltd. 18,925 9,679 0 0 Great Western Colliery Co., Gyfeillion, Llanwonno ph. 563 382 10 0 Great Western Colliery Co., Gyfeillion, Ystradyfodwg. 454 397 10 0 Great Western Colliery Co., Maritime and Penrhiw, Pontypridd 4,917 2,987 15 0 Great Western Colliery Co., Gyfeillion and Tymawr, Pontypridd 16,252 13,827 10 0 Cope, Thomas; and Co., Troedyrhiw Coal Co., Ynys- faio 6,536 4,608 0 0 Cope, Thomas, and Co., Tynewydd 417. 224 10 0 Cardiff Steam Coal, Llan- fabon 11,062 7,661 0 0 Penrikyber Navigation Col- lieries Co., Limited. 11,150. 9,196 5 0 D. Davis and Sons, Bod- rinzalit Pit 5,588 4,916 0 0 D. Davis and Sons, Fern- dale. Pits 1 and 5. 10,288 11.316 10 0 D. Davis and Sons, Fern- dale. Pits 2 and 4 8,828. 8,250 5 0 D. Davis and Sons, Fern- dale, Pits 5. 7, and S. 19.163 14,282 0 0 D. Davis and Sons. Fern- dale. Pit No. 7, in the parish of Llanwonno 1,061 913 5 0 Cory Bros., Tydraw, Tyny- bedw and Pentre 16.749 13.345 0 0 Glamorgan Coal Co., Gil- fach 3,661 2,680 0 0 Glamorgan Coal Co., Llwyn- ypia 24,461 19,888 0 0 Ocean Coal Co., Ltd.. in parish of Llanwonno 11,363 9,356 15 0 Ocean Coal Co., Ltd., in parish of Ystradyfodwg. 30,841 27,582 10 0 Thomas Morgan, Llanfabon, Ystradmynach Colliery, Nelson Colliery. and T Quarry 251 122 10 0 Lockets Merthyr Collieries, (1894) Limited 11,986 7.631 10 0 George Watkinson A Sons, Limited. Ystradyfodwg 5,248. 4,522 0 0 Albion Steam Coal Co., in parish of Pontypridd 13^30 11,235 15 0 Albion Steam Coal Co., in parish of Llanwonno I,m. 1,322 15 0 Universal Steam Coal Co., Limited, pariah of Eglwy- silan, in respect of Decem- ber, 1901, rate 5,170 4,110 10 0 Ditto in respect of April, 1902, rate 5,170 3,436 0 0 Lewis Merthyr Consolidated Collieries, Limited, Ystrad- yfodw, in respect of Decem- ber. 1901, rate 28,402 20,019 0 0 Ditto in respect of April, 1902, rate 28,402 20,019 0 0 Tota. 311.446 £ 244,053 5 0 It has been arranged as part of the terms of settlement that for the two next rates, viz., those for November, 1902, and April, 1903, the old basis of rating is to be adopted, with 10 per cent. added, that percentage to remain so long as the price of coal remains above 13s. per ton.

THE LEYTON MURDERS. I The victims of the Leyton tragedy were buried in Bow Cemetery, London, on Tues- day. Special precautions had been taken to keep the hour of the ceremony a secret, and there wjgs not a large attendance of the public, but there were about 200 people in the ceme- tery. On the coffins the names of the deceased were simply inscribed, with the words" Died December 1, 1902." The service was conducted by the Rev. A. E. Wyatt, but he made no reference to the crime. The mourners were Mr. George Darby (brother), Mr. Baldwin (a brother-in-law), Mr. Grant (uncle), and Messrs. Wetbersby and Stringer (friends). The mother and child were buried in one coffin and Mr. Darby in another.

THE MOROCCO REVOLT. I Advices received in Ceuta from Tetuan state that anxiety is felt there concerning the result of the battle between the Sultan's troops and the Pretender's forces. Rumours are current to the effect that the latter have been victorious. At a meeting of the prin- cipal Moors of Tetuan, called by the Govern- ment. it was decided to purchase arms and ammunition from friendly Powers in view of a possible attack on the town by the Benider and Madrass Kabyles. Mahommedan fanatics are making a tour of several districts spread- ing reports of miracles performed by the IP,reteuder.-Reater. According to intelligence received at Gibraltar from Morocco, the insurgent tribes are submitting to the Sultan. The general uneasiness is subaiding.Central News. Official couriers from Fez have arrived a.t the Foreign Legations at Tangier, and report that the situation is un- changed. The people of Tangier are anxious to know whether the Imperial expedition against the rebels has started. Kaid Sir Harry Maclean is now with the Sultan.— Renter.

TITHE COMMUTATIONS. I We are indebted to the editor of "Willich's Tithe Commutation Tables" for the following I statement as a. result of the corn averages for the seven years to Christmas, 1902, pub- lished in the London Gazette of Tuesday evening, viz. :-Wheat, 2s. 6M. per imperial bushel; barley, 3s. lid. per imperial bushel; oats. 2s. 2.ld, per imperial bushel.. Each £100 of tithe rent-charge for the year 1903 will amount to £69 7s. 5d., being on the commuta- tion about 2 per cent. more than last year. The following statement shows the worth of xion- of tithe rent-charge for the last seven years: 1896 £ 71 9 61 1897 £ 69 17 Ili 189 8 £ 68 14 11 189 9 £ 68 2 4i 190 0 £ 66 15 9i 190 1 £ 66 10 9i 190 2 £ 67 3 83 The average value of ClOo of tithe rent- charge for the 67 years which have elapsed since the passing of the Tithe Commutation Act of 1836 is £ 90 5s. 4d.

ENGLAND AND RUSSIA. IMPORTANT ACTION BY LORD 1 LANSDOWNE. The British Embassy at Constantinople has addressed to the Porte a protest against the passage of four Russian torpedo- boats through the Dardanelles to the Black Sea., pointing out that such action consti- tuted a violation of international treaties closing the Dardanelles to war vessels of all countries. Should the occasion arise. Great Britain reserves the right to demand similar privileges for her war- ships. This protest on the part of Great Britain has caused a bad impression, and even irritation, in Russian quarters; while Turkish circles are much concerned at the British attitude towards this question. The view of Great Britain is that the character of a war- ship is in no way changed by the disarmament of a vessel and the hoisting of the commercial flag, this being the devioe adopted by Russia in order to secure the passage of the four tor- pedo-boats in question. Russia, on the other hand, maintains that a disarmed vessel flying a commercial flag cannot be regarded as a warship. The Porte, in view of the insistence of Russia, ended by adopting the Russian way of thinking. and in September last authorised the passage of the torpedo-boats, which passed through the Dardanelles immediately. It will now be interesting to see whether the other Powers who are parties to the Treaty of Berlin will follow the example of Great Britain—Renter. It is stated positively in Government circles in Berlin that Germany in no way associates herself with the British protest, but regards the matter aaoutaideher sphere of politica- t Renter. >

[TERRIBLE VOYAGE OF A SWANSEA-LADEN STEAMER. The Liverpool steamship Cunaxa has arrived at Boston from Swansea, and Captain Lock- hart reports having had a terrible experience while crossing the Atlantic. It appears that the Cunaxa. left Swansea on November 19, and had almost continuous gales, accompanied by rough head seas. Owing to the heavy gales, the vessel made very slow progress. On the fifteenth day out from port, viz., December 4, the date on which the vessel was due at Bos- ton, she was obliged to put into St. Michael's to secure a fresh supply of coal. In order to reach that port it was necessary to burn 60 tone of the cargo of coal. During the gales heavy seas broke on board and smashed in the cabin doors, flooded the cabins, gutted the engineers' rooms, demolished the starboard lifeboat, and broke the steering gear and foot- plate ladders, and carried away ventilators and everything movable off the decks. The bilges were filled up, and it was necessary to keep pumping them out continually. A sur- vey was held on arrival at Boston, and it was recommended that she should repair at that port. The Cunaxa is a steel screw stea-mer managed in Liverpool.

LOCAL WEDDING. I SEYD-TODD. I At All Saints' Church, Penarth, on Tuesday I afternoon, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties, a pretty wedding was solemnised, the bridegroom being Mr. Victor Hermann Seyd, of London, and the bride Miss Winifred Todd, youngest daughter of Mr. J. G. Todd, of 4, Stan well-road, Penarth. Tlae officiating clergy- man was the Rev. J. Eales-Courtney, M.A., vicar, and as the wedding party entered and left the church suitable wedding marches were played on the organ. The edifice was prettily decorated for the occasion with plants, palms, and flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Harold Seyd, as best man, and the bridemaids were Miss Olga Seyd, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Edytht Todd, sister of the bride. Later in the after- noon Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Todd were at home to a large number of friends of the family, and Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Seyd, who received the heartiest congratulations and good wishes upon their marriage, towards evening pro- ceeded on their wedding holiday to the South of France. The wedding presents were nume- rous and valuable.

INQUESTS AT CARDIFF. I FORMER EMPLOYE OF CARDINAL NEWMAN EXPIRES. Mr. E. B. Reece, Cardiff, held four inquests at Cardiff on Tuesday. The first wae on the body of William Young, aged 78, a clerical tailor, who lived in apartments at 23, Stock- land-street. Grange. He was somewhat feeble, and, according to the evidence of Mrs. Wiltiams, his daughter, on the 26th of Decem- ber he was lifting a saucepan off the fit-e when he slipped, and the contents fell over him. Hie arn-m were scalded. He became unconscious, and died on Sunday morning.- Dr. Rhys Jonee. who was called in, said the scalds were extensive, and the man also suf- fered a good deal from shock.—In his youth Mr. Young was in the employ of Cardinal Newman in his library at Oxford.—The jury returned a. verdict of "Accidental death." WIDOW'S SUDDEN DEATH. In the case of Barbara Baker, widow. No. 8, Russell-street, aged 57, the jury, upon the evidence of the daughter, Mrs. Jessie Maud Shepcott. and the opinion expressed by Dr. Sparrow, returned a verdict of Death from natural causes, probably apoplexy." ALLEGED CHILD NEGLECT. I The next inquiry was into the circumstances of the death of William John Cairns, aged seven months, son of Florence Annie Cairns, of 39, Compton-street. The child, the mother said, was delicate, and was seen two months ago by Dr. Cantillon. It had a fit on Mon- day. and died before the doctor (who was again sent for) arrived. The child had been put out to nurse, and Dr. Cantillon said it had evidently been neglected. He gave instructions as to feeding, which the mother conveyed to another person, to whom the charge of the child waa transferred. Dr- Cantillon said that when he saw the child first it was dirty and badly fed, though not suffering from any definite disease. He cautioned the mother, who seemed greatly concerned, and gave her instructions as to feeding, clothing, Ac. She promised to look after the child herself, and witness did not see it again until the day before, when it was dead in bed, and seemed to have been dead about an hour. It was then cleaner, and seemed to have improved in general appear- ance, though thinner for its age than it should have been. The immediate cause of death was probably convulsions from teeth- ing. He did not think the neglect contributed to death.—The jury returned a verdict accord- ingly. FATAL BURNS. An inquiry was next held upon the body of Joseph William Simmonds, four years old. son of William Richard Simmonds. an engine- driver on the Great Western Railway, living at 31. Rolls-street. Canton.—Mrs. Alice Janet Simmonds, the mother, said the child was burnt on January 2, and died the Aext day. Witness had undressed the children down- stairs, and sent Joseph upstairs in his cotton vert and flannelette nightdress. There was a lamp standing on the cheet of drawers in the bedroom. Witness was carrying up the two younger children when she heard screams, and met Joseph in names. She beat out the fire, rolled him on the floor in a blanket, and sent for Dr. Donovan, who gave instructions ai to the treatment that should be followed until he arrived. Witness followed out those instructions pending the doctor's arrival, but be never came. Dr. Donovan not arriving on the following afternoon, Dr. Hugh Irwin was sent for, but death took place before he came. Dr. Donovan arrived at half-past two, after Dr. Irwin. The first-named, according to the husband, said he came at eleven o'clock at night, but his wife did not hear him. The Coroner: This is very odd on the part of Dr. Donovan. He should have said he could not have attended. Dr. Irwin, Cowbridge-road, said he was fetched by the'father at twenty minutes to two, and returned with him to the house at five minutes past two. The child had been dead about an hour. The burns were severe and extensive, and would have proved fatal in any event. A verdict of Accidental death from burns was returned.

LOCAL WILLS. I MR. JOHN GRIFFITHS, PORTH. Mr. John Griffiths, of Portli House, Porth, who died on November 13, leaving property of the value of £ 1,391 138. 10d., left a will that has been proved by Mrs. Hannah Griffiths, the widow, the sole executrix.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION AT CARDIFF. At a meeting of the Cardiff Technical Instruction Committee on Tuesday evening, Mr. T. Hurry Riches in the chair. Principal Griffiths stated that the classes in advanced electricity and magnetism and elementary applied mechanics had been started, and he believed the results would be found to be very satisfactory.—Mr. James Bush (art master) reported on the question of whether it was advisable to adopt the South Kensington method of marking in the awards of free scholarships in future. He was of opinion that the existing scheme was satisfactory, and that it did away with any possible suspicion of favouritism. If, however, any change was to be made, it should not be done before June or July.—The suggestion was adopted, and Mr. Bush was asked to report fully upon the subject.

NEATH BANKRUPTCY-COURT. At Neath Bankruptcy-court on Tuesday (before the registrar, Mr. H. P. Charles) John Gethin Reed, of the Railway Inn, Neath, came up for his public examination. His gioss liabilities amounted to £ 252 12s. 3d., of which £ 181 17s. lid. was expected to rank. His deficiency amounted to X181 12s. 3d.-The case was closed, subject to the signing of the notes. Rhys Evans, of 7, Tunnel-terrace, Aber- gwynfi. had gross liabilities amounting to L8: 12s. 5d., and the deficiency was C71 IU. 5d. He alleged as the cause of his failure sick- ness and the strike about two years ago, when he waa out of work for six weeks.— The case was adjourned for further inquiries.

ABERAMAN HOOLIGANS. Three lads—John Powell. William Lever, and Waniel John-were charged at Aberdare Police- court on Tuesday with being disorderly in Lewis-street, Aberaman, at ten p.m. on the 24th ultimo.-In proving the case, Police-ser- geant Davies stated that the three defendants were running in the street in question, and that immediately they passed him he met an old gentleman, who complained that he had been dealt a violent Mow in the mouth by one of the lads.—Benjamin Hunn, who was the person assaulted, corroborated the officer's evidence, and added that it was not the first time for him to be likewise treated by lads.— In ordering John to pay 20s. and costs, and the other two 40e. and coets each, the Stipen- diary observed that he was (ieterm ined to pre- vent the streets of Aberdare from being infested by roughs of the defendants' type, and that if Mr. Hunn had taken out a sum- moiM for assault against Lever and the charge had been proved he would have imposed a. term of two month*' imprisonment.

MACHINE AND WEIGH Tsl A CAERPHILLY COLLIERY MANA-I GER FINED. At Caerphilly Police-court on Tuesday (before Alderman Edward Edwards and four other magistrates) Edward Morgan, manager and trustee of the Gwerndoman Colliery, The Van, Caerphilly, was summoned for being in the possession of an unjust weighing machine, two tmjust weights, and an unstamped weight, contrary to the Weights and Measares Act. Inspector J. Wilson, district inspector of weights and measures, prosecuted, and Mr. R. R. Morgan, solioitor, defended. Inspector Wilson said he visited the colliery on the 23rd ult., and found the machine and weights at the top of the pit being used by a coal merchant, named William Jones. The machine was found to be one pound a-gainst the purchaser, one weight lilb. light and the other 4oz. When questioned by witness, defendant said the mmle was a discarded one, and the coal mer- chant Jones had used it without his know- ledge or sanction, to spare him bringing his own scale up a rough hill. At Tuesday's hearing defendant repeated the statement that the scale in question war a discarded one. and it had been re-plaeed by a proper machine. He further stated that the weights were not his property, but had been left at the col- liery after being discarded by a coal mer- chant. Mr. Morgan contended that defendant was not liable under the Act, as he did not keep the scale for the purpose of selling coal. He did not know the man Jones was using it, and the weights were' not his property. Besides, Mr. Jones was buying, and not sell- ing, the coal. The Bench said they were quite satisfied the case had been made out against defendant, and imposed a fine of 5s. and costs in each of the three cases. Inspector Wilson then proceeded against the coal merchant, William Jones, for similar offences. "Don't you think your purpose has been served, Mr. Wilson," asked the chairman. "Jones was buying the coal, and didn't gain anything by it?" Mr. Wilson replied that he certainly did not gain, but the customer would be cheated to the same extent. The Magistrates told .Tones he could go, and dismissed the case against him. f

VALUABLE SALVAGE BY A CARDIFF STEAMER. The steamship Ely, of Cardiff, belonging to Messrs. W. H. Corfield and Co., brought the steamship Mountby, belonging to Messrs. Ropner and Co., into Horta, Fayal, on Monday afternoon, after towing her between 400 and 500 miles. The Mountby, which was laden with cotton for Bremen, was 34 days out. being fifteen days overdue at her port of arrival. She had met with very heavy weather, had lost her propeller, and had been helpless for several days, when the steamship Ely appeared on the scene and took her in tow on December 30. The value of the cargo being very high, and the towage long, the saving of the vessel should prove a very good thing for the. owners, captain, and crew of the Ely. The Mountby was quoted in the overdue market on Monday at a premium of 55 to 60 guineas.

TREDEGAR LANDLORD FINED SUPPLYING A POLICE-CON STABLE I WITH BEER. At Tredegar Police-oourt on Tuesday Wm. R. Williams, 40, landlord of the Red Lion Inn. Tredegar, was summoned for supplying intoxi- cating liquor to Police-constable Hampton. when on duty, on the 13th ult. Mr., H. S. Lyne, Newport, prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr. J. Corner, Hereford (instructed by Mr. Spencer), defended.-Police-gergeant William Morgan eaid that when on duty shortly after twelve o'clock on the date in question he saw Police-constable Hampton near the side entrance to the inn. At the same time he heard a bolt drawn, and the constable turned and came into the main street, where he met him. In consequence of suspicions caused by the movements of the constable, he searched him, and found a bottle containing a pint and a half of fresh- drawn beer. Hampton made every effort to conceal the bottle, and it fell on the floor. Witness went to the inn and spoke to Wil- liams, and he denied having seen a constable that night. Defendant was seen later by Inspector Wilmot and witness, who were accompanied by Hampton, and the latter, in the presence and hearing of Williams, said he had been served with the beer by the defendant, and that he had paid him 3d. for it. Defendant then said, "I will not deny it now. *-Confirmatorv evidence was given by Inspector WilmoL-Mr. Corner addressed the bench for the defence, and argued that the defendant had not knowingly committed a breach of the licensing law, a-e he had reason- able grounds for supposing that Hampton wae off duty.—The defendant went into the box. and said that as he was retiring for the night he was called down after twelve o'clock, and Police-constable Hampton asked for a pint of beer to take with him, as he was going to supper. He did not consider for a moment that he was doing what was wrong, as he did not think the constable would be so audacious as to come to the house in such a public way for beer when on duty—The Chairman (Mr. E. J. Williams), after a private consultation by the bench, said they considered the case fully proved, and that it was a very bad one. In the interest of the police and public, they considered it their duty to inflict the full penalty of £10 and costs (L3 7s. 6d.), or one month's imprisonment in Division ll. in default of distress.

BOXING ILLNESS OF JOE WRITE. Joe White is confined to his bed with a severe attack of bronchitis, the outcome of a cold contracted a couple of weeks ago. At the time he boxed dusky Bobby Dobbe at the Grand Theatre he was suffering from a cold, and on Saturday last his condition was criti- cal. He is now showing signs of improve- ment, but it is feared that it will be some time before he is a.bk> to leave his room.

BILLIARDS REECE V. INMAN. The following were the cioaing scores on Tuesday night:-Inmaam, 2,666; Reece, 2,508.

REGISTRAR-GENERAL'S RETURNS The Registrar-General reports the annual! rate of mortality in 76 great towns of England and Wales last week average 20.0 per 1,000, The rates in South Wales towns were:— Newport. 39 Cardiff 19 Rhondda 14 Merthyr Tydfil 24 Swansea. 18 The Registrar-General's returns issued on Tuesday night stated that there were 9,407 births and 5.705 deaths registered in 76 of the great towns of England and Wales during the week ending the 3rd inst. The following are the figures for the South Wales towns, viz.:— Births. Deaths. Newport. 47 52 Cardiff 130 63 Rhondda 114 32 Merthyr Tydfil. 74 33 Swansea 77 34

I ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. I EAST PERTHSHIRE. I Sir John Kinloch, M.P. for East Perthshire, I has intimated to the Liberals of East Perth- shire that it is not his intention to seek re-election.

INSTRUCTION OF PAUPER CHILDREN At a meeting of the schools visiting com- mittee of the Cardiff Board of Guardians held on Tuesday Mrs. Sankey stated that, as a result of a visit recently paid by her and several others to the Bristol Workhouse, they were struck by the manner in which matters were carried out. Grown-up girls assisted to clothe themselves by making some of their own wearing apparel, and the whole of the boots required by the paupers, &c., were made by inmates-lads instructed by men. She thought it would be beneficial to intro- duce the system into Cardiff, and the chair- man and others, approving of the idea, instructed the superintendent to see what he could do in the matter.

I CHRISTMAS NIGHT IN RUBY- STREET. Before Mr. T. W. Lewis, stipendiary, at Cardiff Police-court on Tuesday, Richard Coles, 25, was charged on remand with assault- ing and wounding George Lloyd by striking him on the head with a poker, with intent, at No. 13, Ruby-street, on December 15. Com- plainant sustained such serious injuries that when he appeared previously (in a dazed con- rition) the stipendiary sent him back to Cardiff Infirmary. Evidence was now given by com- plainant and his wife, who appeared with a baby in arms. It was stated that at half- past ten on the 25th of December, when com- plainant and his wife were sitting downstairs in their house, 13. Ruby-street, with some friends, they were disturbed by a loud knock- ing at the door. Complainant got up, to find that the unceremonious visitor was defendant, who wanted to kill somebody, :;lnd promptly knocked his man down with a poker and ren- dered him unconscious. Pol'ce-cons table Albert Jones deposed to arresting prisoner, and, after further evidence, the- Stipendiary aent., the caeejto. tbe aeeizea.

INFIRMARY PIANO. I ? J L? EVENING EXPRESS"' NEW OFFER For Collector Who Does Best in 6 Months. Hit-herto we have offered gold and silver medals to collectors who respectively disposed of 25 or ten books of "Evening Express" Penny Infirmary Stamps. The medals' offer run its course with 1902, and instead is substituted a new prize, namely, a Oentury Model piano- forte, the price of which is L25 cash. This piano, which is the absolute gift of Messrs. THOMPSON and SHACKELL (LIMITED), Car- diff, is full trichord, best check action, double bushed keys, with handsome top bar, very full tone, of good finish throughout, with all improvements. The piano is now on view at the Queen's Central Musio Warehouse, 24, Queen-street, Cardiff. Conditions. t The conditions are very simple:- The piano described above will be given to the collector for the "Evening Express" Fund for Cardiff Infirmary who, between January 1 and June 30, 1903, pays to Mr. LEONARD D. REA the highest amount col- lected on "Evening Express" Penny Infirmary Stamps. Members of both sexes and of afll ages may compete, and the books of stamps ma.y be obtained, free of charge, from Mr. Rea or the "Evening Express" Office, Cardiff. Collectors, Return Your Numbers. I "Evening Express" collectors are requested to be careful, when paying in money to the general secretary of the Infirmary, 110 return the covers of their collecting book or books, so that the register numbers may be noted and recorded. Every book issued has a dis- tinct number, and is registered with the name and address of the person holding it. As the books are returned, it is necessary that the numbers should be returned as well, so that they may be crossed off the register.

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THE OYSTER SCARE. I INDIGNATION AT THE MUMBLES. t The unexpected condemnation of the Mumbles oysters in London has caused great j indignation at Swansea and the Mumbles, London being the chief customer for the oysters. The charge is alleged to be unjust and untrue. Dr. Lloyd Jones, medical officer of health, Oystermouth, in reply to inquiries regarding the question of pollution, stated that about a fortnight ago he sent a, report to the Fish- mongers' Company, in which he stated that the oyster beds were free from pollution. He still adhered to that statement. Mr. Jarvis, chairman of the Oystermouth District Council, on Tuesday, said that the Fï.bmongere' Association had sent an inspec- tor to the Mumbles to institute inquiries with regard to the oyster beds three or four weeks ago, and the inspector was then satisfied. MEETING OF THE DISTRICT COUNCIL. I The Oystermouth District Council on Tues- day evening (Mr. W. L. Jarvis in the chair) discussed the question of the alleged pollu- tion. A deputation from the oyster-bed owners and merchants was present.— The Clerk (Mr. Robinson), in report- ing the matter said that the Lon- don Fishmongers' Company's inspector, who visited the district a few weeks ag", seemed perfectly satisfied that Mumbles oysters were not liable to be contaminated. Dr. Klein's report was based on samples sub- sequently sent to him-—Mr. Henry Davies sequently sedt to ??at the Fishmongers' thought it strange that the Fishmongers' Company should accept Dr. Klein's report as against the evidence Of their own inspector. —The Chairman said it was practically im- possible for the oysters to become con- taminated.—Mr. Davies said the mischief was now done, and it was his opinion that the Fiphmongers' Company were boycotting Mumbles oysters.—Messrs. W. H. Burt and E. Flowers, representing the industry, stated that they had never received any complaint of a Mumbles oyster being sewage-con- tamina,ted.-Eventually the council appointed a small committee to arrange for an official inquiry into the subject, while it was further decided to send a telegram to the Fish- mongers' Company challenging them to hold the suggested second investigation at the earliest possible moment.

I PENTRE LOVE TRAGEDY. I In accordance with the wish expressed by the accused, Thomas Lewis, his father and brother paid a visit to Cardiff Gaol and saw the prisoner. An interview lasting about ten minutes took place, and it is scaroely neces- sary to say that it wag of an unusually pathetic character. After a greeting the returned soldier broke down, and before part- ing accused tfhtreated his father to be present at the polioe-court proceedings.

I CAERPHILLY CHAMBER OF I TRADE. I At the annual meeting of the Caerphilly Chamber of Trade on Tuesday evening Mr. W. T. Hicks and Mr. R. R. Morgan were re- elected president and secretary respectively, and Dr. K. C. Mackenzie was appointed treasurer in place of Mr. Joseph H. Phillips (tesigned). The following motion was carried: —"That, inasmuch as the price paid by the Rhymney and Aber Valley Gas and Water Company to the district council for the waterworks is £1,000 in excess of the cost thereof to the council, and as the upkeep and extensions of the works have been paid by the water consumers of Caerphilly alone, this chamber strongly supports the proposal of the council that £1,000 should be devoted from tho purchase money to improvements at Caerphilly, and that a representation to the Local Government Board be also made on the matter."

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LATE Cot. M'CALMONT Value of the Millionaire's Estate. NO CHARITABLE OR PUBLIC I BEQUESTS. The gross value has been sworn to be £ 2,000,000, and no more, of the estate of Colonel Harry Leslie Blundell M'Calmont, of Cheveley Park, Newmarket, and of 11, St. James's-square, M.P., who died on the 8th of December last, aged 41 years, son of Major- general John Miller M'Calmont, and great- nephew of Mr. Hugh M'Calmont, who died on the 9th of November, 1887, aged 76 years, and of whose estate, valued at £3,121.9:>1, the greater portion was left in trust for the late Colonel Harry M'Calmont if he should live for seven years after the death of his great- uncle or in the event of failure of this trust the residuary legatees appointed, Colonel Barklie Cairns M'Calmont and Colonel Hugh M'Calmont and Mr. Hugh Barklie Blundell M'Calmont. Tiie net value of the late Colonel Harry M'Calmont's estate has not been stated. The executors of his will, which bears date the 18th of January, 1900, arc his uncle, Colonel Barklie Cairns M'Calmont, of Eavens- wood, Ramble, Southampton, and his cousin, Major-general Sir Hugh Allcalmoiit, of Govern- ment House, Cork, K.C.B., and Mr. Maximilian George Rooper, of Lincoln's Inn Fields, solici- tor, to each of whom he bequeathed £1.000, and to his uncle. Colonel Barklie MICP-Imont, a. life annuity of £ 5,000; to his cousin, Sir Hugh M'Calmont, a life annuity of X2,000, and to his cousin, Colonel James Martin M'Calmont, M.P., a life annuity of L2,000, and whenever and for such time and for so long as at any time or from time to time he shall be a member of the House of Commons an additional annuity of £ 1,000. The executors are authorised to carry on the testator's farms and horse-breeding establishments and to employ capital therein. He bequeathed to his agent, Herbert J. Garrod, of Cheveley, if in his service, £ 1,000; to each of his domestic servants one year's wages; to each of the crew of his yacht, if in his possession at the time'of his death, one month's wages; and to each of his stablemen and stud-men one month's wages. The late Colonel Harry M'^ Cal- mont bequeathed to his wife, Mrs. Winifred M'Calmont, daughter of General Sir Henry de Bathe. LIO,000, and an annuity during her widowhood of L!5.000. and he devised to her his house in St. James's-square, and bequeathed to her the furniture of her boudoir at Cheveley, and of the rooms Nos. 10 and 11 and Nos. 19 to 29 at Cheveley. and Mrs. M'Calmont is to have the use and enjoyment of Cheveley during her widowhood, or until the testator's eldest or only son attains the age of 2l years. He settled the Cheveley Park estate, in the counties of Cambridge and Suffolk, and a. life annuity of £ 10,000 in favour of such eldest or only son, or if there should be no such son. then the Cheveley Park estate is to form part of the residue. The testator bequeathed to his step-daughter, Barbara fanning, £ 25,000. amd to each son of his uncle, Barklie Cairns M'Calmont, and each son of his cousins, Hugh M'Calmont and James Martin M'Calmont, excepting such one as may become entitled to the settled real estate, £ 25,000. Colonel M'Calmont bequeathed to his mother, Mrs. Edith Florence M'Calmont, a life annuity of LIAO; to his sister Ethel Elizabeth Robinson and to his sister Margaret Ann Rawlins life annuities of £ 2.000 each; to his grandmother, Mrp. Emily Georgina M'Calmont, and his aunt, MillS Evangeline M'Calmont. and his aunt, Mrs. Florence Emily Corse Scott, life annui- ties of LI.000 each; tor his aunts, Mrs. Andrew Hook and Mrs. Henry Hook, life annuities of L200 each; to his uncle, Mr. Herbert Black- more, and to Mr. Henry Collwell, of Bally- castle. Antrim, life annuities of L200 each; to the wife of Mr. William Campbell Spence, of Florence, a life annuity of 92DO; and to Miss Emily Fagge, of Osborne-street, Hove, a life annuity of £100, and all of these annuities are to date from the day of the testator's death. and to be paid from the income of his personal estate. Ho bequeathed his racing and pre- sentation cups, hid furniture, plate, plated ware, linen and glass, china, books, prints, and articles of vertu at Cheveley or any other of his places of residence, excepting 11, St. James's-square, in trust for the use of Mrs. M'Calmont during her widowhood, and, subject to her use, to devolve with the settled estate. He bequeathed the residue of his personal estate in trust for the purchase of land, as if it were capital money arising from the sale of the settled estate under the Settled Lands lets, 1882 to 1890, and he devised all of his real estate not otherwise disposed of by this will in trust for all of his children, or his child if only one, and in the event of failure of this trust for the first and other sons of his uncle, Barklie Cairns M'Calmont, with remainder successively to the first and other sons of his cousins, Hugh and James Martin M'Calmont, and with remainder to their daughters in equal shares, and with ultimate remainder to his own right heirs. There are no bequests for charitable or other public uses, but Mr. Hugh M'Calmont, from whom the testator derived his wealth, bequeathed LIOO,000 to St. George's Hospital and £5,000 to Belfast charities. Mr. Hugh M'Calmont. left the Abbeylands estate and his real estate in County Antrim to his nephew, Colonel (now Major-general) Sir Hugh M'Calmont.

WOMEN WITH RHEUMATISM! A WONDERFUL BILE BEAN CURE. MOTHER AND SON BOTH GRATEFUL. Rheumatism is caused by an excess of a certain acid in the blood. Chas. Forde's Bile Beans by their action on the liver and kid- neys purify the blood and thus end this pain- ful ailment in the most direct manner. All sufferers will find in the following case food for reflection and information from which they may benefit. Mrs. Eliza Beale, of Knighton Cottage, Avenue-road., Astwood Bank, near Redditch, speaicing to a "Redditch Indicator" reporter, said: — "Some seven or eight years ago I was attacked with rheumatism in the legs. This, as you may easily imagine, was a great trial to me, for, besides hindering me in my work, it caused me a good deal of pain, and prevented I me getting about as easily as I had hitherto been able to do. On several occasions when out on an errand, I experienced great diffi- culty in rea-ching home, and I was often un- able to go upstairs, except by crawling on my hands and knees. "In addition to this, I began to be troubled with indigestion and liver complaint. The pain caused by the indigestion was at times most acute, and completely prostrated me. "I was compelled to obtain medical advice, but the doctor's medicine only afforded tem- porary relief. I continued in this way for a long time, sometimes better, sometimes worse; but never really well. I also tried several preparations for the rheumatism, but it was i all money spent in vain. Some time ago I happened to read in the paper of a case simi- lar to my own, which had been cured by Chas. Forde's Bile Beans, and I determined to give them a trial. "My son obtained a box for me, and when I had taken a. few of the Beans I began to feel better. The rheumatism was not so pain- ful, and I did not suffer so much from indi- gestion. I continued with the Beans, and gradually both the indigestion and rheu- matism completely disappeared. I can now walk almost anywhere, and am no longer troubled with indigestion." It is also interesting to note the effect which Bile Beans had upon Mrs. Beale's son, who had been a. great sufferer from indigestion and loss of appetite. In answer to the queries of the reporter he said: "I commenced taking Bile Beans for indigestion and loss of apne- tite from which I suffered, and they acted like magic. They have quite restored my appe- tite, and I can now eat all kinds of food with- out feeling any ill effects afterwards." Chas. Forde's Bile Beans for Biliousness are a certain cure for rheumatism, indiges- tion, congestion of the liver, loss of appetite, constipation, piles, aibomia. headache, and all female ailmente; also for colds, chill, neu- ralgia, lumbago, and as a preventive of influ. enza. Bile Beans may be had of all chemists, or post free from the Bile Bean Manufactu- ring Co.. Red Cross-street, London, E.C., on receipt of prices Is. lid. or 2s. 9d. (2s. 9d. box contains 3 times Is. lid. size). e9557

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London Finance. I BRITISH FUNDS. Y, t'day's To-dav's Y't'day's To-day's Clos. Prices. Clos. Pncee Pl: Op.ao.h Price? Op.i.o.h 9.H Con, N' pc, 93? 9,3L l00?1ndm3pc.. 93i ?°'"?? 93?93? ? 21, PC N, War Ln 65) Rn'aPr?pc 1004 Local Loan 1 1 994 Ln. C.C 3 pc 99 99 FOREIGN STOCKS. 47; Argn. 1886 101 Hn. 4 pe 1881- „ SpcB. A.W 89 10I:I?lianbp(-. ■■ !OM Loan. -103 Jpn 5 p c Bs. 104 102? 71Wt" .RSeiSOli 71! m Mcxn. 5 p.c. 100 100 ? Interne 887 7 W.Bt. 5 p.? 87? I Peru C. Pef 43 Cedul" F. ? Debs. J14 ? F 42 4 *2 62? Portiigtie" 62? en pC 189.5 83 101 '-n 41889 89 Chi. 8. 7 p.c 86? Spanish 4 pc 86? ('old 6 P.c 56 Tri<.Gp:2n? ? ?_ 18% 3 p.c 3H „ 3rd ?K?yptn. Ud. 2&g 4th 28? 99 French? p.c im Kew'94 90f German 3 p.c 90t T. 'bt to. 'B'n'x-: 13? a?:j Greek ISB9 ? 5bi ugy.c.a? P.C. HOME RAILS. 117 Caledon'n 0 118 "Bi !)ittn I,"?..91) 9'4 j ? „ Def. 37 37 "7 Do. 2nd PrO 66$ 66* ?? „ Pref.. 170 f,.??N.W').. "? .?tI.Mn.OT. !5??MdS.VO. 1(,'9 Ctl. T,dn ( ) 311 Gt. Cti. i?lof 67 Ditto Def • • '? „ Dpf. 17 91? Met. Crd. 9H ? ?-91 Gt. itn o,,I. 98 Do. Pis. Orii 39" I" N Pfc.69? Xidiand Def 42? 6y, 42? 72i DittoPref 38 -A..37 45 N. Bt-h. ])Of 444 ;40 Gt. Wtn? Ov. 80 DittoPref. ■■ 45 Hnl1. R 0 ;1'1J X, E. OrQ. 150 "9 I,. anrlY Ov 108 X.Staa'.Ord 109 .43? 1,.B aiitl S.0 92 8. Estn.Ord. 135? Ditto A. 1354 I 59?t?ttoD?t. 69? 5? ? C. andD. O t FOREIGN nAILS. F6 B. A. G,8.. 137 137 I 63 Do. 1st. Pr6f. 56 55 I 23 Do. 2nd Prof 23 72? Do. ,V Ros. 73 73A I 7§ Sit.R,Or,L M Oo*t» R.Ori r.. 2| 'i 70j Purness Kly •• 16 MVntta.Ord AMERICANS. '5 G.T?. ?v.. 15 i 3? ?.K.tT. ? 301 304 81 0. 1-t Pr e f  1,8? no. 1st Fref. ? ?. Y. el' Oy. 157 157 ?no.SndPref. 96 %? 3T'.?o.O't!?o O 331 3? 4 no. 3rd i; re f45g 75? ?. & W. Con; 76? 77. l?3 ?o. Gnar 791 Pcnn.Ord. 80 80 ?Sa.Titt f'p sn 87? 351 P.* Readme 10-'?Atch5pcPf. lo4k lot ,)0. I..t prof. ?03'; na, & 'j-)Iio. 104 1,M? 6-? 1lao, Ord.. 6?6? ,l? Can.PM.Ov J39 36 Rail. Ord. ? 3? 50h ('he. lr o, !5?Ch<;R?O?o. SO'.EI.? n?.?r? 97 97 187, S. pl. 18*1 1 101JU Pa?cC. M4! -?B Ene 392 39-! :??. Vref 42 T 42 nenvr O1. 4.? ,F;? .S. Steel 0 3? h nen Pref W, ? ? :)n.F)?f 90? 91 '_}<Lo's&N.O. 13H 132 46?W'??<-hPref 46? 46? 151 Illinois Om 151?151? M I>•-> B V*b COMMERCIAL AND INnrTRIAL. 40i AUftopps «& U ;,i|.u>niiOr.t. ••  Ang.-Amn. 0j .11 Co i 1)0' I)ef. P'l,rol'm 4((,AtA Ord 16 WeUbach O.  .?.dsoKRttyt 47 Do. Pref -«iji f !> tvn nr 560 Guinness Ov ? Do. Pref. 3? MINING MARKET. AUSTRALIAN, INDIAN, «Q. li* A?. fid. W.A. 2 V Nimdvdroorr if Rlo,,k ? O,rt,,gnm Oy. y? n Hm py 2 no. Pr«f 2?. ? Geor&re ? P?iUG'R't?t 69 CbA'P'n Peef 5-33,?4. of 18,3 ("smoplit'r, ? W.AC'aetd? 9?Cn.H.Shoe. 9 Rio Tin;,().. 43! 43 41) Do. T'inkK 5 Vc Amwol),ia. 5? 5? f, (}I,J'W,i ¿ 2?Mount T,v e'il 19,6 Grt. der .11, '?o. North. 1,V ?"?- Per?*, 101-k Fto&ton (,lop.. iU'T'? o Do. maini??f 3 Copper Kh? 2? Oroya]Bii*hiu. 5 Utah .J' ??- ? l? LeRoi J.S Kalsrnrli 1 Do.No. 2 J; P°-South ? Thiu?? .'?. 4\ L. View c, ? n. 80 Strattong 79 _? }»**or B'v s? Waihi Gold 'm MyMff SOUTH AND WEST AFRICAN. A nglo F. p,. 4? 7? i?mch; 7. 7" Anceio 4^- fAmgaare, 4j 81 Apex ? ? Do. Block B 1<> 161 A han ti '61 2? N(Rshon. Ay ?Do.ShMM.r. 1? ?AM? 41  Barnato con Mitt& G. R'fe 2? li Rl-bl-ani 2 6 MeyrlCbl ? BoaMt?t. ?I? Modderftpin 11 ?y Bh.8 Africa „ 3J ]g Mo?mhioae 2 ?lw ?- G. ?"? 2 £ New Prim Ojty A Snb. 6. 22 Nigel. 4/0 CiMdesAsh. H OceMit Con ?.C.M.of8.A.84 8, R.%n(ifontein 3? ? Crown R?- ?.1H RMdM.ne< 11 & D6 neer Def. 22; ¡ Rhoùecia. Ld 6ft 61 Durban R'rt. 6\ j' 6& no Expto. ?. 8-& East Ytat?'i.. Bi i??7e Robiingcn ,'i-* Fanti Cons.. ROM Deep 91 <~ii Ferretra ? Salisbury 3 it <.eeton<' 2? Sehikwe 2* i'f Geldenhaid 7 2 ::1jk'" ,f Do-Deen 8| S, A. G'ld Tr 8,- (1, & xI x, r'qn'tAb? Gd.Ct. Amal 54 3Trans. Gold 2? 2? < Heriot 2* Do. Develop M Jwrsfo'tein 27; ?U. Rhode«i» Joh Invest. ? Vil. Mainreef 9k 63| i Jubilee 6? 6 Wamen 5? 64a 1 Jnmpers 6i 1 1. Willou'by Cd *PTMn.

Local Finance. [BY OUR FINANCIAL EDITOR.] CARDIFF, Tuesday. The more cheerful disposition of the local Stock Market since the holidays has been well maintained to-day, although there has been very little increase in the volume of business transacted. Holders, however, taking courage from the outlook, are not inclined to sell at present prices if they can avoid doing so. Barry, Rhymney, and Taff Vale Railway Stocks are steady, and remain nominally unaltered. Ehondda and Swan- sea Bay Ordinary Shares have changed hands at 53. Port Talbot Ordinary have fallen J t > 4J. Corporation, Bank, and Gas and Water Securities are quiet. Among Breweries Bristol Ordinary have been transferred at 37. Colliery Shares are considerably stronger. D. Davis and Sons Ordinary have been put up J to 10, and North's Ordinary 3-15 to 6 7-16. Internationals have been ex- changed at 4 11-16, and Tredegar "A" at 5s. lOad. In the Miscellaneous Department Imperial Tobacco Preferences have been done at 24s. Channel Dry Docks are k higher at 9g. but Butes have fallen h to n. BUSINESS DONE—OFFICIAL MARKINGS. RAILWAYS. Rbondda and Swansea Bay Ordinary, 5i (twice), BREWERIES. Bristbl Ordinary, 37. COAL AND IRON. Internationals. 11-16. Tredegar "A," 5s. 10id. MISCELLANEOUS. Imperial Tobacco Preferences, 24s. (three times). HINES, Ac. Barsato Conwis, 71 s. ftd., 71s. od. Chartereds, 71a. lid., 70b. H. E. Proprietary, 7 13-32. Randfonteias, 69s. Transvaal Estate and Developments, 21. FLOCTUATXONS OF QUOTATIONS—ACTUAL. RISE. D. Davis and Sons Ordinary, 9j—10 to gi-10i. North's Colliery Ordinary, 6t-i to 6j—4, Channel Dry Dock, 9H to Bi-i. FALL Port Talbot Ordinary, 41-1 to 4-1. Bute Dry Dock, 9J—10 to 91 7

TRADE AND SHIPPING I Local Charterings. 1 CARDIFF. I EXCHANGE, Tuesday. The position of the steam coal trade is un- improved. and, contrary to sellers' anticipa- tions, prices are easier all round. To-day very best steams were freely offered at 14s 3d, hcst seconds at 13s 9d to 14s, and best Monmouth- shire at 12s 9d to 13s. while special steam smalls were not worth more than 8e 3d per ton. No doubt the continuance of bad weather haa a great deal to do with the exist- ing lull, but sellers are not over-sanguine that the demand would reach normal proportions even if the climatic conditions were favour- able. The kouse coal trade was moderately active, and prices were maintained, but the patent fuel and coke markets coutinued quiet. Closing prices:—Best steam coal 14s 3d to 148 6d. seconds 13e 9d to 146; best steam small 8s 6d, seconds 7s 9d to 8s, and inferior sorts from 7s; best Monmouthshire large 128 9d to 13s, seconds 12a 6d; best house coal 16s 6d to 17s, seconds 13s 6d to 146; No. 3 Rhondda large 14s 9d, smalls 9s 6d to 10s; No. 2 Rhondda. large 118 6d, small 7s to 7s 6d; patent fuel 15s to 15a 6d: special foundry coke 22s 6d to 23a 6d. good foundry 18s to 20s, and furnace 15s 6d to 17s 6d per ton f.o.b.; pitwood 17s 6d per ton ex ship; iron ore—best Rubio 14e 6d to 14s 9d, Tafna. 15s 3d to 15s 6d, and Almeria 14s 9d per ton, c.i.f. Cardiff or Newport. The outward freight market was very steady for Italy and Egypt, firmer for the Plate and United States, but quiet for the Bay and near ports. The following comprise the day's owrations OUTWARD—STEAMERS. Cardiff to Naples, 6s 3d, 800 delivery, 3,000 tons (Ilendeen) Malta, 5s net (Nellie) Malta, 5s „ Napies, 6s, 800 delivery. 5,500 tons (Llan. Korsc; Port Said, 6s 6d (Trevilley) Port Said, 6s 6d (Treloske) Al?xandri., 68, 4,200 tons ? Algien, 6f 50c, 1,050 tons (Vala) Aljfiers, 6f 50c, 1,150 tons (Mathilde) Rio de Janeiro, 98 10d (Starcrossj Las Paimas, 68 3d (orze?) ? 4t. Vincpnt? 65 9d (Curjç) V?pccia., 55 6d (Wellhaven) Newport to Lisbon, 45 l?d (Archanda) Sw?nso* to NantM? 4f 60c coal, 5f fuel, 1.700 tons (Actoros) I FOREIGN FIXTURES. u LOADOX, Tuesday. The inquiry for tonnage remained quiet. Fixtures:— Geo. Royle. steamer, 3,500 tons, prompt, Nicolaief, Cs 9d, new charter. M. Z. Michelinos, steamer, 5.300 tons, January, Bul- gai"ia, õS 9d one, 7s two, 7s 3d three loading ports, any. Steamer, 3,500 tons. Ergasteria and Avlake to Rotter- dam. 7%, free of despatch. January. da.¡Ÿt:8 s%at, J :,1)-prompt, Garrucha to Tyue Dock. 7s. T\t::inN, February, Rico Port, 22s 6d, open charter. Steamer. 3,500 tons, prompt, Bombay to Trieste and Venice, 15s. I J MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL STEAMERS. N øWby Jett silgo ror rclill btli. Oak by arrived Rosario 3rd. Trunkby left Ant-nvrp for Sunderland 3rd. Moorbv arrived BlIno;¡ A, >"?s 3rd. Bellerby arrived Nyborg from Theodosia 3rd. Yearby arrived Buenos Avres 5tli. A;sl,.by Nft, Port Said for Colombo 4th. Volage left Calcutta for Colombo 5th. Tlltyd arrived Maryport 5th. Cyril arrived Carthapena 5th. Penarth left Rio de Janeiro for the Plate 51h. Castanoe left Cape, de Verdes- for Santos 6th. Jersey-arrived Benisaf 5th. Pomaron left Bilbao for Pauillac 5th. Ciwentland arrived Caftro 5th. A,ir,i- arrived Havre 5th. Stofresley sheltering Helford 6;h. Granjiha left Rouen for Barry 6ttj. Curran left Rouen f»r Larry 6th. Ely arrived Fwal 5th.

VIROL is a heat-producing fat food, keeping up the temperature of the system in the coldest weather. The merits of VIROL are by none more appreciated than by those in charge of Consumption Hospitals, Sanitoria, and Hospitals devoted to the care of children; and in such institutions the use of VIROL is very general. Young and old benefit greatly by VIROL, especially in cold weather, when special care must he taken to keep the heat of the body up to its natural standard, and to strengthen the constitution against the complications arising from the rigours of the climate. llaQ) For Anaemia, Rickets, Consumption, &c. Sold by all Chemists and Grocers. In Jars at Is. 8d.. 3s., larger size 4s. 6d. E-N PE (THE M SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR BOILING. J COOK IN 15 H! 6 aste exactly like fresh gathered Peas. l|| llji They are beautifully "oen..oft and full of flavo-jr. I>eliciou» ve^etahto I aU the  round. Th.. ItH hest Vrx.fi mql the chmt)et4t. (?tin dtouMe {^^nourishment of beef. Far mcer than Tiriiied or Settled ft Pem and at. ??&? ????!  Free from Co!orin? Matter vV ff A 3id Packet ?kes a 13r1l tureen-full. Of GrtI e"Uwhu". B JN??????????? Full Bc<ttmt! !?m?<- post f?e 7d. See ?'??? ? °? A li: on ,,11 mck,!t.. W?it?? fr d-?ipti- b..kl?t I"t f-. D????  ?? LARGEST SALE IN THE WOR 0.  J. pAggROW & Co., Fv-n   IO" ;;i>  COUGHS. COL04C  & TH ROA'R IlMSfeBomTl ?\? Warm* the Chest, Cuts th* Pht?f". and LMbrtc?tw* the Threat. \[ .J f??Wm<htntCeu?h,<tT)chUnt;Thfemt.wrmCeMaMth*ChM< .?\?* •y .? THERE SNOTHtNa UKE IT." fM ? ? ?? P 7t  ? Snc MST FREE for 3? <xtr& (? •y 4f 0 Jt fs M Size POST FREE for 3?extra [(  .lABflK IIAllBuIIOIN03, I nVlII.

SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE TO-DAY'S CONFERENCE BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND WORKMEN. It is impossible to exaggerate the impor- tance of the conference which will take place between the coal owners' and work- men's repreeentatives at Cardiff to-day (Wednesday). For a time thenegotiathns were of a. skirmishing order, but now both sides have come to close quarters, a.nd the real struggle will commence. At the last conference the employers pat before the workmen's representatives a scheme complete in all its details, and since that time the latter have had ample opportunity of fully con- J aidering the poeition and suggesting amend- ments. It is unnecessary to recapitulate the terms proposed or the amendments, except to state that, while the owners propose a mini- mum of 16i per cent. above the standard of 1879, the workmen's representatives claim 32?, and object to any reduction of wages, nnleaa shown to be due under the operations of the conciliation board when established. It will be remembered that the masters asked for a 10 per cent, reduction on the 1st of March. These are the main issues; but there are many subsidiary questions, such as the charge for workmen's coal. fortnightly or weekly pay- ment of wages, and the period for which the agreement shall last, not one bf which should stand in the way of a settlement. It is under- atood that the conference will go on from day to day until an agreement is arrived at or the negotiations absolutely fail. MEETING OF MINERS' LEADERS. I A meeting of the committee appointed by I the executive committee of the Miners' Federal tion to arrange certain details in view of the conference to-day (Wednesday) at the Angel I Hotel, Cardiff, was held on Tuesday. Among thoee present were Mr. W. Abraham ("Mabon"). J M.P., Mr. W. Brace, and Mr. T. Richards (secre- tary). Mr. W. P. Nicholas, solicitor to the Federation, was also present. No official report was given, bat we were informed that the matters (lisenue-d bad reference to the conference to be held to-day. Probably one of I the questions under consideration had refer- ence to the small coal question, which the council left to Mr. Nicholas to be dealt with in such a way that, without the men waiving their le?al claims to payment, they oan leave i this matter to be dealt with in the same way as under the expired sliding-scale agreement. RESUMPTION OF WORK AT HETTY PIT. An inspection of the Hetty Jfit worKings was made on Tuesday by the examiners appointed by the workmen,- with a. view to the resumption of work. The report was satisfactory, and the night men recommenced work on Tuesday night. The colliery has been idlp for five weeks. The news that a start had been made was received in the dis- trict with general satisfaction. MAESTKO MEN STOPPED. Fifty colliers were dismissed at the Garth Merthyr Colliery on Tuesday. The colliery used to be worked with a double shift, bnt the night shift has been abolished. This will mean several day men being stopped. PLYMOUTH COLLIERIES. -1 A mining correspondent writes:— You have often noticed in your columns the long length of life given to the collieries in Wales. Plymouth, as stated in yesterday's issue, is an instance. I find, from conversation with some of the old colliers still working, that there can be no question about the exience yet of a good slice of the fam jus 4ft. steam. There are two workings carried on in this, and about 700 men employed. Even No. 1 Rhondda, which is worked at Sharon level, on the mountain by Troedyrhiw, is yielding a. good output. So with No. 1 in vigour, and the lower measures, the 6ft. and 9ft., in good work, the numerous prudent colliers who have built their own houses need not despair, as stated, for many years yet, especially if considerate in settling wage arrangements." BREAKDOWN AT A LONTYPOOL COLLIERY. Early on Tuesday morning, and while the night ehift" were at work, at the Glyn Col- liery, Pontypool, some of the cog-wheels of the "donkey" engine, which is used in send- ing out all the coal worked in the new vein, broke, and work was brought to an immediate standstill. As the wheels are of an uncommon pattern, and will have to be re-cast, it is not expected that work will be resumed for a couple of days. Between 600 and 700 workmen are affected by the breakdown.

GAZETTE NOTICES. VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP NOTICE. The London Gazette" of Tuesday night states that at an extraordinary general meet- ing of the members of Parkes and Hayes Brothers (Limited) recently held at 47, James- street, Cardiff, it was resolved and duly con- firmed that the company be wound-up volun- I tarily. Mr. Clement William Tibbits. of 60. Castle-street. Liverpool, solicitor, has been appointed liquidator for the.purposes of such winding-up. I BANKRUPTCY ARECEIVING ORDERS. John Rattray, 15, Riehard-street. Ponty- cymmer, Ganv Valley, builder and contractor. William Griffiths. 117. Port Tennant-road, Swansea, junior sampler in copper works.

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I LOCAL COMMISSIONS. IThe "London Gazette" of Tuesday nighfc contains the following I LINE BATTALIONS- I Welsh Regiment. — Major and Brevet- lieutenant-colonel William C. Giffard, D.S.O.. retires on retired pay; dated January 7. Captain Robert W. P. White to be major, vicev W. C. Giffard, D.S.O.; dated January 7. I ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY (MILITIA). I' Carmarthen.—Captain G. P. Roch resigns his commission; dated January 7. Erasmus William Gower, gentleman, to be second-lieu- tenant; dated January 7. I ROYAL ENGINEERS (MILITIA). I Royal Monmouthlhire.Seoond-lientenant J. E. Gunning to be lieutenant; dated January 7. I MILITIA INFANTRY. I 3rd Battalion the South Wales Borderere. Frederick Glyn Dickenson, gentleman, to be second-lieutenant; dated January 7. I VOLUNTEER RLFLES. I 2nd Volunteer Battalion the South Wales I Borderers.—Lieutenant H. T. Crane to be cap- tain; dated January 7.

I DISTRICT COUNCILS. I PONTYPRIDD. I At the monthly meeting of the Pontypridd ) District Council held on Tuesday, Mr. T. G. Edwards. J.P., presiding, the question of taking over the duties of the burial board was con- sidered. and it was decided to allow the exist- iT!? arrangement to continue for another twelve months. I SWANSEA RURAL. At a meeting of the Swansea Rural District Council on Tuesday the reports as to the state of health of the district were satisfactory. The unsafe condition of the Velinfran Bridge, near Morriston, was strongly condemned, and it was decided to instruct the road surveyor to report and prepare plans to obviate futnra danger*.