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BOARDS OF GUARDIANS. CARDIFF. MR. W. B. TAYLOR RE-INSTATED AS DISPENSER. At the meeting of the Cardiff Guar- dians on Saturday, Mr. O. H. Jones (chairman) presiding, a letter was read by the clerk (Mr. A. J. Blarris) from Mr. W. E. Knollys (Assistant Secretary to the Local Government Board) upon the report of their inspector (Mr. Bircham) into the conduct of Mr. W. B. Taylor, dispenser for Cardiff Union at the Charles-street dispensary. The board declined to assent to the guardians' request for Mr. Taylor's dismissal, removed the suspension imposed, and directed that he should forthwith resume the duties of his office. The letter, however, stated that the board had not arrived at this conclusion without some hesitation, as there was evi- dence of several cases where medicines were not properly made up in accordance with the medical officer's prescriptions. The board also called upon the guardians to take the necetsary steps to put an end to the irregu- larities with regard to the arrangements at the dispensary which at the recent inquiry were said to exist. The Chairman said that from what he could hear this was not an unexpected result of the inquiry. Of course, if guardians made charges against officials before the board and then did not give evidence-(" Shame ")—at the inquiry, the inquirer had no alternative but to find the charges not proven. Apart from that, it was perfectly clear that the Local Government Board were not at all latisfied with the conduct of the dispenser generally, nor with the provisions the board itself had made. They must at once make some alteration in their methods, or, if necessary, in the place itself, to avoid the possibility of such mistakes. Mr. Bircham told him (the speaker) after the inquiry that in the case of children one would hand in four or five bottles for the rest, and then there was a general scramble, and one of the children might get hold of the wrong bottle. That sort of thing ought to be stopped. They must enforce some regulations. He moved that the clerk communicate with the dis. penser. so far as he was personally con- cerned, and that it be referred to the com- mittee to consider and report to the board. The Rev. J. R. Buckley seconded. Though they would agree it was impossible, upon such evidence, to come to any other finding, I he was glad the inquiry had taken place, and hoped it would be a warning to Mr. Taylor to be more careful. Mrs Lester Jones explained that she had an engagement even more important, or she would have been at the inquiry. She had no personal animosity against Mr. Taylor. Miss Cory told her that unless it was brought up she herself would bring it before the public through the press. She (Mrs. Jones) con- sulted Mr. Harris (the clerk), who said he thought it would be better to mention the matter at the board meeting. Mr. R. Sutherland (chairman of the com- mittee) regretted his inability to attend the inquiry. He went on to say that there had been no disorder at the dispensary, and that it was not necessary to have anyone there to keep order. The chairman's resolution was then adopted. NEWPORT. I SHARP CRITICISM OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD. The Local Government Board came in for some sharp criticism at the meeting of the Newport Guardians on Saturday over their waywardness in replying to the guardians' correspondence over the suggested appoint- ment of a resident medical officer for the workhouse in place of Dr. Macormack, whose services the guardians are anxious to dispense with.—Mr. Crabbe said that the board had now waited over four months for a reply, and it wa3 about time that something serious was done.—Mr. W. Evans, Mr. Abrahamson, and Mr. Crabbe described the Local Government Board's conduct as most contemptible to them as a board.—Mr. n. G. Sails said that, having regard to these circumstances, he was pre- pared to move a resolution that day asking the borough and county members to draw the attention of the President of the Local Government Board to the matter in the House of Commons.—The Chairman (Mr. T. Dutfield) ,a.:t;d that, while he was as anxious as any- body to get a reply from the Local Govern- ment Board, he did not think the motion could be moved that day without proper notice.—Mr. Crabbe questioned the ruling of tne chairman.—Ultimately it was decided to ask the clerk to write to the Local Govern- ment Board informing them of the resolution proposed to be moved at the next meeting.— Upon a motion by Mr. Bootham to add the name of Mr. Richard Davies to the workhouse visiting committee, Mr. Crabbe said that he was absolutely sick of this committee. It was composed of 51 members already, and he now moved that the number be reduced to 30, as the business was generally done by twelve members, and then their decisions were gene- rally upset at open board by members of the committee who never attended. He should like to withdraw his name from the committee. —Mr. G. H. Dunn and Mr. J. Broad, members of the committee, also expressed their desire to withdraw, but upon being pressed to re- oonsider their decision, their resignations were not accepted.-A letter read from the clerk to the Monmouthshire County Council asking the board to return the precept pay- av,e on the 28th of September, as it was intended to alter the basis of the rate, was productive of an educational discussion, the Chairman in the end pointing out that the increased rate of 2d. was not entirely due to the Education Act.—Mr. Crabbe expressed a. hope that when the precept for the working of the new Act was presented the members would have an opportunity of expressing their views. CHEPSTOW. I Mr. Seys presided at the fortnightly meet- ing on Saturday.—The following communica- tion was received from the clerk to the Mon- mouthshire County Council:—"I beg to inform you that in consequence of an altera- tion in the county rate basis, which may come into operation on the 2nd of August next, the precept dated the 22nd of May last sent to you for the rate payable on or before the 20th of September next is hereby cancelled, and I shall be obliged by your returning the same to me. I may say, for your information, that the amount will be slightly higher." .-It was decided to write the county council asking them the reason of the great increase on the calls, and asking that notice of their require- JDelWtehould be sent earlier. I

ELECTION NEWS. I MR. J; HA VELOGON DEFIANT. At a conference of trade societies at Middiew "trough on Saturday Mr* J. Haveloek Wilson, ex-Liberal and Labour member for the borough, who had been selected to address the gathering with a view to his adoption aa Labour candidate, refused to ftccepfc the Labour Representation Committee ticket. He declared that if he never went to St. Stephen's he would not sign a pledge requiring him not to identify himself in any way with either of the political parties. The conference there- upon broke up, but the majority of the dele- gates remained and passed a Tote of oonfi. uence in Mr. Wilson, whose name, it was farther deeided, should be submitted to a public meeting.

T" MOST FA9RlONAPLE RESTAURANT & TEA] glooms fr .ai.-Yari menu, refined cookery, and moot .l'c.The Dorothy, Hj?h?t? CwroNa aUZM I STOP PRESS Latest Jelegrams. "EXPRESS" OFFICE, 11.45 a.m. A FAMILY MTJBDERED. A telegram from Lemberg .gives parti- culars of a terrible family drama near there, a peasant, named Johann Linck. murdering his five children in their bed? and afterwards committing suic The family was in great distress, and Linck determined to put an end to the misery which his and children endured. Taking advrijU.i»e of the absence of his wife. wlv> left the district to. visit a nek relative, he took a ra/iv and cut toe *hro;U.« of lib tire clvMren. whose ages from ioui' month? to eight yearii. After committing- the deed lie entered a public- house and drank several glasaes of gin, I

THIS WEEK'S GREAT MOTOR RACE. "Spokes" Discusses Britain's Chances. On Thursday next the great event of the motor world takes place in Ireland. On that day the internatiomal contest takes place for the Gordon-Bennett Cup, which, undoubtedly, is the Blue Riband of motoring. To run the event in Erin a special Act of Parliament was necessary. This was got through with almost perfect unanimity, for all recognised that the influx of visitors would do good to the "distressful country." The Automobile Club, which has had the making of all arrangements, has further raised a large sum of money to get the route in tip-top con- dition for the struggle. Early on Thursday morning twelve cars of immense horse-power, the products of France, Amerioa, Germany, and Britain will start on the race, driven by men of world-wide fame as chauffeurs. Many will ask why the event is held in Ireland. The answer is simple. Last year S. F. Edge, on the Continent, to everyone's surprise, and, to the joy of the Old Country, steered a British-built car to victory. According to the rules governing the event the winner has the choice of deciding the venue for the fol- lowing contest. Hence Edge, in conjunction with the A.C. of Great Britain and Ireland, decided to have the race in the Hibernian Isle. Locally, regret will be felt that the Hon. C. E. Rolls, son of Lord bl-angdttook, is not among the trio of drivers that represents Britain. Unfortunately, when the testa were being made to choose the cars, that driven by Mr. Rolls was severely handicapped through an accident, which necessitated his car being run on three instead of four cylin- ders. Added to this, he had only received the oar a day or so before the tests, and had, therefore, no time to "time" it up for the contest. All felt sorry, and we in Wales espe- cially so, that, probably, one of the two ex- pert drivers in the world was prevented, through the hard and fast conditions govern- ing the tests, from being one of the British three. Some of the other countries imme- diately endeavoured to secure Mr. Rolls's services, but at the time of writing he had not definitely decided to accept any of the offers. Now of the race. The most perfect arrange- ments possible have been made by the pro- moters, and already the Dublin hotels are full up with visitors; in fact, the most insig- nificant hotels are booked from floor to attic for the next three weeks. All a-long the route of the race every available room has been taken, and, added to this, thousands have arranged for outdoor camps by the roadsides. The French have a floating hotel in the shape of the Transatlantic liner Ferdinand de Lesseps. On that boat 250 French visitors will come over. It is estimated moderately that 200.000 visi- tors will witness the struggle, of whom 50,000 will be foreigners. The number of motor-cars expected is over 2,000, in addition to motor cycles and ordinary pedal-propelled bicycles. On the special Act of Parliament obtained the promoters are given the power of closing all roads leading to the course to all kinds of traffic from before the commencement of the race until it has been decided. The route will include portion sof Kildare. Carlow, and Queen's Counties. The start and finish will be at Ballyshannon, in County Kil- dare, which is three miles from the Curragh. The entire distance to be traversed is 3701 miles. One lap of the course measures 104 miles, and two circuits of this will oe made before the finishing track of 581 miles is entered on. Six "control stations" will be worked at Carlow, Castle Dermot, Athy, Kil- dare, Monasterevan, and Stradbally. The ex- planation of "control stations" is that within their confines no racing will be permitted, and while passing through the districts named no driver is to exceed fourteen miles an hour. Each car will be timed as it enters each control, and also as it leaves. An inter- val of three minutes will be maintained before any oar is allowed to leave the contrlo. This will be a perfect "block" system, and will prevent any accidents from collision by competing cars passing each other. It will be necessary to closely guard 93 miles of the course, and for this purpose 1,500 stewards and 2.300 police will be engaged. Those desirous of witnessing the event should choose the Curragh or Atiry-the for- mer for choice. They should not forget the inner man, for with such huge crowds as ex- pected food supplies are likely to be soon exhausted. v It will be news to many that most of the cars are capable of covering 100 miles an hour, but reliable authorities do not expect more than 99-miles an hour to be mi^ntained by the winning oar. The start will be at seven a.m.. and by three o'clock in the after- noon the international cup race of 1903 will be won and lost. Many distinguished visitors will occupy the stand at the finish. The most notable will be the Viceregal party, the Duke of Connaught's party, Mr. A. J. Balfour, Mr. G. Wyndham, 200 members of the House of Commons, and some hundred Peers. Hopes are entertained that President Loubet will attend. The English, American, and French com- petitors are already sampling the course. The British trio are Messrs. S. F. Edge (last year's winner), C. Jarrott, and J. W. Stocks. The American team is composed of Messrs. Moers, Winton, and Owen. The English cars will be coloured green, American favours red, Germany white, and France blue. The first car to be despatched will be Mr. Edge's (England), then will follow Chevalier de Knyff's (France), Winton's (America.) and one of the German cars. For the sake of the home industry, it is to be hoped'that Britain will once again win the "Motor Derby." The.other countries are doing their utmost to wrept the cup from us.

STARTLING AFFAIR. Man Shot in a Train. I A SAILOR ARRESTED AT I NEWPORT. A singular affair occurred in one of the Great Western Railway Company's trains between Chepstow and Newport early on Sun- day morning. In a third-class compartment I of the down mail which left Paddington at 9.15 on Saturday night and arrived at New- port at 1.58 on Sunday morning were two Ame- ricans, named Albert Strickland and Anthony Harris, who were travelling to Cardiff. When the train left Gloucester there entered the same compartment as the two sailors a Great Western Railway Company's telegraph wire- man, named John Cook, of 10, Sherborne- street, Gloucester, who was going to Newport to work in the Severn Tunnel. Whilst th8 train was running between Chepstow and Newport the passengers in the adjoining com- partments were startled by the discharge of firearms on two occasions in quick succession, and an inquiry elicited the fact that Cook, the company's workman, had been shot in I the face. Both Cook and Harris agree as to the narra- tive of the events. Harris is a black man. He describes himself as a representative of the True Reformers, and comes from Virginia, U.S.A., He had come to this coun- try to represent his association. He speaks of Strickland as his friend. As the train was moving between Port- skewett' and Severn Tunnel Strickland wanted to lay down, and Cook made up a cushion on the seat to enable him to have a more comfortable stretch-out. Strickland laid down, but Harris pulled him up, and said, "Thank the gentleman for putting the cushion for you." Strickland said nothing. but lapsed back to his place, whereupon Harris pulled him right up on his legs and repeated the request. It is then alleged that Strickland put his hand in his breast coa.t pocket, drew out a big six-chambered revol- ver, and fired twice—first to the left, and then to the right—at the same time saying, "I will thank you and the gentleman." The first shot went through the window. After the second was fired Cook found himself bleeding from a wound in the cheek. 1 He, therefore, left the carriage, and went to another. Harris sprang upon Strickland, overpowered him, and prevented him from firing again. He told him if he did not cease firing he (Harris) would throw him out of the window. The revolver was a very large weapon, which takes a cartridge as big as a rifle cartridge. When the train arrived at Newport Strick- land was given into the custody of the police of that borough, and was taken to the police- station, and charged with unlawfully wound- ing John Cook by shooting him with a revolver in the left cheek whilst travelling on the Great Western Railway between Chep- etow and Newport on Sunday, June 28. There are alternative or subsidiary charges of un- lawfully firing off a revolver in a railway carriage, to the danger of tne passengers, and of doing damage to the carriage. Cook, the injured man, was taken to the Newport and Monmouthshire Hospital, where the surgical staff attended to his wound, which, happily, proved to be not of sufficient gravity to necessitate his detention as an in- patient. A piece of the bullet was taken out of his cheek. Albert Strickland, the man in custody, will be brought before the borough magistrates. He is 31 years of age. He is described as a ship's fireman, and states that he is a na-tive of Georgia, U.S.A.

WELSH DIVORCE CASE. I EXTRAORDINARY SCENE AT A I TENANTS' BALL. Mrs. Florence Lloyd Roberts. daughter of a Gloucester clergyman obtained a decree nisi in the Divorce Court on Saturday owing to the cruelty and misconduct of her husband, Mr. Gabriel H Lloyd Roberte, son of a large landed proprietor in Wales. There was no defence. The evidence showed that petitioner had suffered from respondent's personal violence. He had, whilst intoxicated, seized his wife at a tenants' ball, torn her from her partner, and flung her into the garden. He had apolo- gised and promised amendment, but subse- quently nearly strangled her. A deed of separation was drawn up, but afterwards it was found that respondent was cohabiting with another woman, and this action was brought.

I THE TEACHING OF WELSH. I I SUBJECT MADE COMPULSORY AT I CARNARVON. The question of the teaching of Welsh in the Carnarvon Intermediate School came up for further discussion at a meeting of the governors on Saturday, Mr. J. Issard Davies presiding.—The Rev. J. E. Hughes, M.A., pro- posed that the Welsh language and literature be taught in the school. There was no neces. sity for dropping Welsh in favour of French, for four languages were taught generally throughout the country.—Mr. W. G. Thomas, the mayor of Carnarvon, seconded.—The Chairman said he would be sorry if the impression went out tha-t they were against teaching Welsh. Welsh had been taught when asked for. Was it now to be made com- pulsory? If not, the present agitation was nothing but a sham.—Eventually, the resolu- tion was carried unanimously.

GILBERT JESSOP'S VISIT TO CARDIFF. Mr. W. G. Bowden, hon. secretary of the Cardiff Cricket Club, has received a telegram from Dr. E. M. Grace, the captain of the Thornbury Eleven, stating that Gilbert Jessop and the other Gloucestershire county players whose names we have already published have definitely promised to play for Thornbury at Cardiff next Wednesday.

OBITUARY. I THE RECTOR OF LLANFAIRORLLWYN. I The Rev. David Lewis, rector of Llanfairor- llwyn, Cardiganshire, died somewhat suddenly at his residence, Penrhiwllan, on Saturday morning. The rev. gentleman had not oeen well for some time, and only returned on Wednesday last from Treprior, Tremain (where he had been on a visit to his brother, Mr. Alban Lewis). When Mr. Lewis arrived home he seemed to have benefited by the change, but he got worse on the following day, and death is attributed to pneumonia. He was 61 years of age, and had been rector of Llan- fairorllwyn for about fifteen years. He leaves a widow and one child. The funeral is fixed for Wednesday next at eleven a.m.

VOLUNTEER CHURCH PARADES. I CEFN. The members of the Cefn detachment of the 1st Volunteer Battalion South Wales Bor- derers had a church parade on Sunday morn. ing, when they attended Divine service at St. John's. The Rev. E. Jenkins Davies preached the sermon There was a strong muster, the officers present being Colonel J. J. Jones and Lieutenant Ruthven. The band of the detachment was in attendance, under the conductorship of Mr. E. Cunnington. PONTYPRIDD. On Sunday morning a strong muster of the Pontypridd Volunteer detachment, accom- panied by the local members of the Gla- morgan Yeomanry, paraded to church at St. Catherine's, the officers in command being Captains J S Davies, R. A. Lewis, and Lieu- tenant J. G. Jones. The Rev. F. R. Williams, B.A., preached upon the text, "Valiant for the truth." The band, conducted by Mr. Norton, joined in the hymns, and at the close of the service the National Anthem was played.

I, WESTERN MAIL" LINOTYPE OPERATORS' WAYZGOOSE. The annual outing of the Western Mail" linotype operators took place on Saturday, the rendezvous being The Leys. The headquarters, the Ocean House Hotel, were reached at twelve o'clock, after a very pleasant drive, the day being beautifully fine. Sports were at once engaged in. and continued until dinner- time. Having partaken of a very enjoyable repast, served in Host Kerman's best style, the party again repaired to the green and resumed their athletic programme, which was continued until the time for tea. The even- ing was spent in toasts and songs. Mr. Fred W. Morgan carried out the dudes of steward in a satisfactory manner. Praise is due to Host Kerman for his excellent catering. The return journey in the cool of the evening was most enjoyable, the party reaching home shortly before midnight.

I Local Charterings. CARDIFF. EXCRAN GE, Saturday. 'Change was very thinly attended to-day, and business in all the staple trades was unusuaJly quiet. Quotations for large and lmaIl steam coal were nominally unaltered, and the same may be said of smalls and Mon- mouthshire large coal. Patent fuel and coke markets continued firm, while the demand for house coal and pitwood showed no improve- ment. Closing prices:—Best large steam coal 148 6d to 14s 9d, seconds 13s 6d to 14s, drys 120 3d to 12s 9d; best steam small 7s 6d to 7s 9d. seoonde 6s 9d to 78 3d. inferior (including drys) 6s 3d to 6s 6d; very best Monmouthshire large 13s 6d to 1.3s 9d, best ordinaries 138 to 13s 3d, seconds lis 6d to lis 9d; very best house coal 166 to 16s 6d, beat ordinaries 13a 6d; No. 3 Rhondda large 14s 6d, brush 12s to 12s 3d, small 9s 6d; No. 2 Rhondda large 10s 6d to 10s 9d, through and through 9s to 9s 3d, small 6ø 9d to 7s; patent fuel (including tax), 14s 6d to 15s; special foundry coke 24s 6d to 25s, foundry 19s 6d to 20s, ftirnace 17s 6d to 13s; pitwood, ex ship, 16s 6d; iron ore—Rubio 14s 6d to 14e 9d, Tafna, 15s 3d to 15s 6d, and Almeria 1. 9d per ton, c.i.f. Cardiff or Newport. Outward chartering was inactive, and more than an average number of fixtures were reported. Rates for the Mediterranean closed steady to firm, and there was no noticeable alteration in other trades. The following comprise the day's operations:— OUTWARD—STEAMERS. Cardiff to Malta,, 58 (Clara), 3,300 tone Genoa, 6s (Vulcan), 5,000 tons „ Port Said, 5s 9d (Garton), 3,300 tons t. Alexandra, 6s 3d (Khartoum), 3,300 • tona t. Genoa, option Savona, 6a 3d (Michael Angelo) Naples, option Leghorn, 5s 4Jd, 830 delivery, 5,700 steamer „ Londonderry, 4s (Gem), 480 tons o. Jersey (private terms), (Kintore), flour » Seville, 5s lid (Siegfried) NEWPORT. Saturday. There was very little business pasaing on the steam coal market to-day, which Is usually the case on Saturday. A number of boats have been taken up during the last few days, and there was more stemming taking place for next week's shipment. Prices were inclined to be easier, but it will depend upon the arrival of tonnage as to how the market will rule. Smalls continue to rule easy The other directions of the market remain the same. The following are approximate quota- tions: Very best Monmouthshire semi- bituminous large 13s 3d to 13s 6d. best ordi- naries 12s 9d to 13s, seconds 118 3d to 118 61. best smalls 7s 3d to 7s 6d. seconds 6s 9d to 78, best house coal 15s, seconds 13s to 14s, patent fuel 14s 6d. foundry coke 24s, furnace coke 16s, pitwood 16s 6d; iron ore-Rubio 14s 9d, Ta.fna 15s 6d, Algeria 14s 9d. c.i.f. Newport. The freight market continues to be active, with rates firmer. The following fixture was reported: Newport to Piraeus (Treneglos), rate did not transpire. SWANSEA. I EXCHANGE, Saturday. 'I 'Change was but sparsely attended this morning owing to the walk" to Llandilo having taken away many of the regular fre- quenters. There were no fixtures reported. and coal quotations were practically un- altered. Swansea to Caen, 4s (Rapid) Belfast, 3s 3d (Bell Rock) » Glenarm, 36 6d (Rostrevor) »> Larne, 3s 6d (Volana) » St. Nazaire, 4f 371c (North Tyne) ». Barcelona, 7s 3d coal, 8s fuel FOREIGN FIXTURES. I LONDON, Saturday. The Danube, Azof, and Black Sea were fairly steady; prompt firmer for backward boats. India, Plate, and ore remained unchanged. Fixtures:— Claverdon, steamer, July 25--Angust 8, Kurrachee, 15s 3d picked ports United Kingdom or Continent; 15s 9d open charter. Steamer, 16,000 quarters. August, Odessa to London, Hull, Antwerp, or Rotterdam, 9s. Steamer, 17,000 quarters, September, Odessa or Nico- laier to London, Hull, Antwerp, or Rotterdam, 9s 3d. woglinde, steamer, 3,250 tons, July 5-17, Poti to Middlesbrough, 9s 6d. MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL STEAMERS. I Dawlish arrived Barry 27th. Broomfteld left Buenos Ayres for St. Vincent 25th. Warrior passed Constantinople for Singapore for orders 26th. CoHivaud passed Gibraltar for Ma.ryport 26th. Maywood left Sables for Port Talhot 27th. Stokesley arrived Rouen from Cardiff 26th. Gloucester City leaves Samarang for Japan 28th. Venedotian left Almeria for Carthagena 26th. Petunia left Cork for Barry 26th. Acacia arrived Antwerp 25th. GreenhiU arrived Bouen 26th. Crathorne left Port Inglis for Antwerp 25th. Skidby left Antwerp for the Tyne 28th. Glenby arrived Archangel from the Tyne 25th. Beilerby left Odessa for Moss (Norway) 24th. Selby arrived Cronstadt from Blyth 25th. Carperby arrived Berdiansk from Porto Empedocle 25th. Wragby passed Pera for Gibraltar for orders 25th. Garth arrived Cctte 26th.

SOUTH WALES TIDE TABLE. I I I I õ I ++ « H 'Iå I' 2 io o 2 ? 3 I S § & I ? ? ?  ? z Mou- i Morni'* 9 19 9 2 9 15 9 59 j 10 0 day, 1 Evening I 9 43 9 27 9 39 1 10 28 10 30 June29Hei ght 33 8 1 31 81 33 8 35 3 34 7 'l ues- (Morni' 10 6 9 51 10 2 10 46 10 48 <?&y. I Eveidn.- 10 29 61 10 15 10 225 1 11 13 11 14 June 30'.Height 32 7 30 5)32 1 33 4)32 6 all"?-.1-0 "1? I if) 52 | 10 39 10 48 11 31 11 32 nesdaY'1 Evening 11 15 11 5 11 11 11 58 11 59 JWY 1 ) H.?ih, 131 4 128 9 130 6 31 0 30 2  111 38 11 63 1,1 34 Tlinrs- i Morni'g | 11 38 11 ^3 11 34 I — — i oay. Evening 130_ I — 012901 212 9 211i 1-2 22 July 2 ? Height 130 1 27 0 29 0 129 0 I 28 1 ? n i Monu g 12 3 12 2 12 0 12~52Tl2~55 day, ? Evemng 12 31 12 21 12 27 ol 1 23 1 26 July 3 ? Heifrht 29 4 26 5 27 9 25 5 27 10 ?;atur- Morm Ig 59 2t Siatur- f Morni'g I 1 3 I 1 3 I 1257159 '?1 day, ? Evenimg 1291 _1 25 10 1 27 1 328_l Z7 J1ÙY 4 HeÜrht 29 1 25 10 ) 27 3 23 1 27 J 09. Dock SiD. tAleiandra Dock. tRoath Bala. I

CARDIFF, Saturday. With bright weather, and attractions in the form of channel trips and walking matches, to say nothing of the ordinary summer sports going on, it is hard to get the average inves- tor to pay much attention to the Stock Market on a Saturday. Consequently, as the summer advances, the pretence of doing business on the last day of the week becomes almost a farce. To-day no dealings have been officially reported. Quotations, how. ever, are pretty fairly maintained in nearly all directions. South Wales Railway Stocks are nominally unchanged. Among Banks, Capital and Counties Shares are J higher at 40i, whilst in the Coal and Iron Section, Inter- nationals continue to improve, advancing II further to. With regard to Industrials, Provincial Tramways Preference have fallen i to 11 xd, whilst Pryce Jones Debentures have I been marked up J to llli xd. I FLUCTUATIONS OF QUOTATIONS.—ACTUAL. 1I ruSE. Capital and Counties Bank, 40-1 to 4OHI. International Coal, 5i—j to 5g—|. Pryce-Jones Debentures, 110—12 to 110-13 xd. FALL. Provincial Tramways Preferences, ll-è to lok--iii xd.

GOLF. I PROFESSIONAL MATCH AT WIMBLEDON. I Un the course of the Wimbledon Park Club the local professional, Rowland Jones, and James Braid (Romford), the open champion of 1901, contested a 3S3 holes match. Braid, playing a fine game, won by 4 holes up and 3 to play. The merit of his victory was enhanced by the fact that he played the last fifteen holes in considerable pain, having ricked his side in driving from the third tee in the afternoon. PARLIAMENTARY TOURNAMENT. On the Princes Golf Club's course at Mit- cham, in the fifth round of the Parliamen- tary tournament, Sir H. Meysey Thompson. M.P. (15 strokes), beat Mr. C. Eric Hambro, M.P. (plus 4), by 5 up and 3 to play. AMATEUR COMPETITION AT HASTINGS. The Hastings and St. Leonards Club's Open Amateur Competition resulted :-G. Garrard. 75 net; G. J. Chippendale, 76 net; H. A. H. M'Dougall, 76 net. GLAMORGAN LADIES' GOLF CLUB. Teams were arranged on Friday by Miss Duncan and Miss Young. The match played resulted as follows:- MISS DUNCAN'S TEAM. MISS YOUNG'S TEAM. Miss Bewley 0 Miss Young. l Miss E. Young. 8 Mrs. M'CaU. 0 Miss Duncan 0 Miss Giœon. 4 Miss D. Beasley. 0 Mrs. Ward. 6 Mrs. Pertwee 1 Miss L. Heywood 0 Mies Hacquoil 0 Miss L. Gibson 10 Miss Reid 0 Mrs. Arnold. 6 9 27

LAWN TENNIS. ALL ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. The semi-final rounds of these events were decided at Wimbledon on Saturday In brilliant weather. The match between S. H. Smith (Stroud) and F. L. Bieeley (Clifton) was unquestionably the best of the day. The latter secured the rubber by three sets to two, and will meet M. J. G. Ritchie in the final of the all-comers' singles. Results:- Singles Championship, Semi-final.-F. L. Riseley beat S. H. Smith-7-5, 6-3, 7-9, 1-6, 9-7; M. J. G. Bitchie beat G. A. Caridlar--6-1, 6-0, 4-6, 6-1. Ladies' Championship, Somi-ftnal.— Miss D. K. Douglass beat Miss T. Lowther-4. 6-3; Miss E. W. Thomson beat Miss A. N. Greene—€-3, 6-1. Doubles Championship, Semi-final.-R. F. and H. L. Doherty beat G. C. Ball Greene and W. V. Ea.v-2, 6-1, 6-1; H. S. Mahony and M. J. G. Ritchie beat F. J. Kaskitt and G. R. Mewburn-3, 6-4, 6-4. All England Plate, Third itound (roncluded).-A. W. Gore beat F. J. Plaskitt—6-3, 6-2; R. J. M'Nair beat E. Yatmanl. 7-5; C. Hobart beat W. C. Crawley- 6-2, 6-2. Semi-final round: A. W. Gore beat L. H. EscÓm3, 6-1. Ladles' Open Doubles, Second Bound (concluded).— Miss C. M. Wilson and Miss N. Lane beat Mrs. GrevUle and Mre. Houselaoder-4, 6-3; Mies Douglass and Mrs. Pickering beat Miss D. Spencor and Miss Taplin—6-2, 6-1. Semi-final rOl111d; Miss Douglass and Mrs. Picker- I] tag- beat His* Morgan and 3Cln.A. N. Gsmo*—64, 1*6. j i

WALKING MATCHES, Numerous Contests on Saturday. SPLENDID PERFORMANCE BY CARDIFF CLERKS. The walking fever shows no sign of abate- ment in South Wales, and on Saturday a large number of contests took place. The weather was intensely hot, but, despite this disadvantage, excellent performances were accomplished in a number of cases. By the following table the winners of the vaiious contests, the distances covered, and the times in which the walks were done will oe seen at a glance: — Miles. H. M. S. Winner. Cardiff Accountants 22 354 38.G. W. Evans. Cardiff Docks Clerks 24 4728.. A. Pow. Cardiff Photographers 26 4 41 52..R. H. Evans. Swansea Cr. of Commerce 24 4 11 O..A. Andrews. Ely Paperworks 20 335 O..R. Thomas. Efcbw Vale 171 3122..D. Jones. Kelson 12 ..2 33 O..T.D?te. t1far}:; Old 'B' 11 2 336 .} Ehynmey Volunteers 8 1 20 5..R. Winns. Ab'dare Boot Hotel Girls 6& 1 23 O..Miss Davies. Canton Wesleyans 11 1 56 O..D. Heald. CARDIFF DOCKS CLERKS. 24 MILES—CARDIFF TO PONTYPRIDD AND RETURN. There were 60 starters. The prizes were:—First, silver cup, value £ 5 5s.; 2nd, silver cup, value £ 3 3s.; 3rd, gold medal, value C2 2s.; 4th, gold medal, value zEl lOb- 5th, gold medal, value 91 ls. 6th, silver medal; 7th, box of 100 cigars. Mr. E. G. Eastern gave a silver medal to the first com- petitor to arrive at Pontypridd, and com- memoration medals were given to all those completing the distance within 43 hours, with the exception of the winners of the first six prizes. The blowing were the ofFieiala:-F -esident, Mr. J. Frazer; referee, Mr. T. Sydne; Jones; official timekeepers, Mr. R. J. Brind uN.C.U.) and Mr. E. C. Edwards; starter, Mr. F. G. Vivian; judges, Mr. R. O. Sanderson, Mr. W. P. Miles, and Mr. W. H. Renwick, J.p.; stewards, Messrs. F. C. Matthews, J. Bowen. J. Morgan, W. Morgan, J. Davies. A. E. Rice, George Barbier, and D. R Evans; committee, Messrs. G. L. J. Hazell (chairman), F. W. Price, W. T. Hopkins, E. E. Morgan, L. L. Thomas, R. S. Fairbrother, F. W. Pipe, and George Jones; hon. secretary, Mr. David G. Lewis, 11, Loudoun-square, Cardiff. There was a dense crowd in North- -oad to witness the finish. Arthur Pow led nearly all the way to Pontypridd and back. Result: H. M. S. 1. Arthur Pow. 4 7 28 2. C. H. Hudes 4 8 8 2-5 3. S. C. Richards 4 11 9 3-8 4. H. G. Bedford 4 13 39 5. W. T. Lewis 4 17 36 6. F. W. Pipe 4 20 23 7. E. Avonde 4 21 2 8. A. W. Shenton 4 21 16 9. Arthur E. Phillips 4 21 16 2-5 10. G. H. Lewis 4 21 52 11. W. R. Boxhall 4 22 4 12. D. J. Richards 4 24 53 13. E. Taytor. 4 25 59 14. E. Chapman 4 27 28 15. A. Cope 4 27 46 16. T. H. Locli 4 28 46 17. William Norie 4 29 15 18. Bert Trounce 4 30 12 19. J. Y. Hope 4 31 20 30. L. D. Chirghin 4 32 48 ELY PAPER WORKS EMPLOYES. 20 MILES—ELY TO COWBRIDGE. AND RETURN. About 100 started at 3.35 p.m., and there were 26 prizes offered. The officials were:—Starter, referee, and timekeeper at Cardiff, Mr. Thomas Armstead; handicappers, Messrs. Davies, Volckmann, and Allen; time- keepers at Cowbridge, Messrs. Davies and Johns; patrols and atewar, headed by Messrs. Henry Hansaen; treasurer, Mr. Pryce E. Evans; and hon. secretary, Mr. A. T. Evans. About 1,000 persons witnessed the finish. Results:— Scratch.—1st, Dick Thomas; 2nd, G. Hudd; 3rd, G. Talbot; 4th, Bob Derby; 5th, E. Smith; 6th, Barnsley; 7th, Baker; 8th, H. Edwards; 9th, Quail; 10th, Pittard; 11th, Howland. Handicap.-lst, Burland; 2nd, V. J. Jones; 3rd, L. Vodden; 4th, F. Leach; 5th, W. Stone; 6th, F. Edwards; 7th, J. Danks; 8th, Tom Williams, 9th, Roath; 10th, W. James; 11th, W. Hudd. Special prizes were awarded the following: Clock, given by Dr. Campbell, H. Edwards; cigars, Tom Williams; gold pin, Bob Derby; boots, L. Vodden and F. Ridge; silver pin, E. Smith. The winner of the scratch race is nineteen years of age, a teetotaler, and a non- BmOker. His time was 3h.'36min., and he won by about half a mile. CANTON WESLEYAN ATHLETIC. 11 MILES 75 YARDS-CARDIFF TO BARRY ISLAND. The members of the Canton Wesleyan Athletic Association had a walk from Conway- road to Barry, via Penhill, Ely, and Wenvoe this afternoon, the distance being 11m. 75yds. There were 24 entries, and the time limit was fixed at 2h. lOmin. With the exception of two, all the competitors finished within this time. The first four men were:— H. M. S. 1. D. Heald 1 56 0 2. E. Holloway. 1 58 45 3. 1. Bowles 1 59 0 4. Victor Harrup 2 2 0 ST. MARY'S OLD BOYS. 12 NILF-Q-CARDIFF TO TAFF'S WELL AND BACK. A most successful walk of the members of St. Mary's (Cardiff) Old Boys took place on Saturday evening, the course being a distance of twelve miles. Twenty-six entries had been received, out of which only seventeen turned out on the mark. The times of the first six competitors were as under:- H. M. S. 1. Jos. Pnce. 2 6 15 2. M. Brown 2 6 45 3. C. Forbes. 2 7 0 4. B. Moon 2 7 40 5. E. Taylor. 2 9 10 6. G. Moon 2 10 0 NELSON. 12 MILES-CAERPHILLY AND BACK. A large number of competitors took part in a walk from Nelson to Caerphilly and back on Saturday. The result was as follows:- H. M. S. 1. T. Da t-e 2 33 0 2. J. ]3urk 2 33 30 3. E. C. Edwards 2 34 30 4. G. Milles 2 36 0 5. G. Smith 2 38 0 RHYMNEY VOLUNTEERS 8 MILES—CIRCULAR ROUTE. A walking match in coanectioia with the K Company 2nd Volunteer Battalion South Wales Borderers (Rhymney) took place on Saturday evening. The route was via. High. street, Hill-street, Rhymney, by way of Park- row, Commercial street, Church street, Charles-street, Trederyn, Tavarnaubach, Llech- wyd, and returning to the starting-point. the distance being eight miles. Twenty com- I petitors started. Result:— 1- H. M. S. 1. Private R. Winns 1 20 5 2. Private T. Hughes 1 20 6 3. Randell Owen 1 21 5 4. Private L. J. Thomas 1 21 7 5. Bugler R. S. Morgan. 1 41 8 EBBW VALE AND DISTRICT. I 17$MILES—EBBW VALE TO BEAUFORT AND I RETURN. Thirty-four started. The streets were so densely packed that it was with difficulty that the competitors could make their way to the winning-post. The result of the scratch race was as follows: -1st, David I Jones, time, 3h. imino 22sec; 2nd, Charles Boyles, about one minute after the winner 3rd, Albert Yeandle. The winners of the sealed handicap were:-lat. John Whiting; 2nd. James Davies; 3rd, A. Buckley. John Green, 56 years of age, won the gold medal for the first man over 40 to reach the win- ning-post. "Dai Jones, the winner of the scratch race, is 26 years of age, 5ft. 6in., and turns the scale at list. 81b. He is a member of the Rugby football team. CONTEST AT MORRISTON. I Athletic sports, pony and trotting races, and a walking match. organised by the working men of Morriston, took plaoe on the old football ground on Saturday. The walking contest, over a distance of five miles, resulted; as f(kilows:-lst, E. G. Ace, Swansea; 2nd, Joseph Jones. Morriston; 3rd, J. W. Phillips, Swansea. W. F. Jowett, the Swansea foot- bailer, won the 440 yards running handicap.

ROYAL SHOW—LOCAL AWARDS. At the Royal Show on Saturday the follow-: ing additional local awards were made known: Cart-horse Shoeing CO-Petition.-ist, Evan Prosser Sennybridge, Breconshire; 3rd, H. J. Harmey, Charlton-terrace, Cwmtillery, Mon.; 4th, Rees Griffiths, Newbridge-terrace, Skewen, Neath; highly commended, Timothy Jones, Smith's Shop. St. Aryan's, Chepstow. Up to Saturday night at five o'clock 63,178 persons had visited the show during the week. the figures at Carlisle last year being 93,187, at Cardiff in 1901, 167,423; and at Manchester in 1897 (the last time the Prince of Wales was president), 217.980.

THE BARCELONA STRIKE. ATTEMPT TO SCUTTLE SHIPS IN THE HARBOUR. The strike at Barcelona is still spreading The latest to join the movement are the con- ductors on the tramways, which belong to an English company. Only eight cars were kept running within the city. The situation is becoming alarming, and it k believed that it will soon be found necessary to proclaim martial law. The strike in Andalusia is also making alarming progress. Even the servant girls and nurses have gone on strike at Lebrija. A later dispatch states that attempts were made to scuttle several ships in the harbour at Barcelona.-Central News, .——————————————

VOLUNTEER SHOOTING. I I MARGAM V. BRIDGEND. I A shooting competition between Margam I I and Bridgend took place on Saturday, with the following result;- I MARGAM. M .u I ¿V'J o'JU bUO (jT a yds. yds. yds. Tl. Sergeant W. Williams 52 34 26 92 Corporal J. HorF -1 29 32 26 87 Lieutenant O. Feiton 35 34 31 100 Sergeant G. Evans 30 32 28 90 Corporal J. Thomas 27 26 27 80 Corporal J. Howells 32 29 35 96 Corporal A. Hanon 29 29 30 88 Private C. Phillips. 29 28 32 89 Corporal J. S. Thomas 31 32 24 87 Private D. Edwards 28 24 30 82 Grand Total 891 Average. 89.1 I BRIDGEKD. 200 500 600 Gr'd yds. yds. yds. Ti. Colour4ergeant H. Jones ;s. \s. ys. T7 Corporal W. A. James 34 34 29 97 Private W. David 25 29 16 70 Private T. Hoplcin .)3 33 29 95 Corporal T. Lewis 33 26 28 87 Colour-sergeant G. Pennell 34 34 33 101 Sergeant S. Mark. 33 33 31 97 Corporal G. Jones 35 35 30 100 Private R. James 35 33 30 98 Armourer-sergeant J. 34 32 33 99 Grand total 941 ATarage. 94.1

I LOCAL AMUSEMENTS. I I GRAND THEATRE, CARDIFF. I Mr. Roy Jackson, supported by his No. 1 Company, will produce that sensational drama The Hand of Iron," at the Grand Theatre, I Cardiff, this week. Mr. Jackson is well known for his thrilling impersonation of the man with the iron hand." I THE EMPIRES. CARDIFF.-Pa-ul Spadoni, the famous juggler, is billed at the Cardiff Empire this week. Among the things he juggles with are a pony and trap, a bicycle. cannon balls, and furni- ture. Among the other turns are the Royal Caledonian Boys, and Lennon, Hyman, and Lennon, in their Australian Bush sketch. NEWPORT.—At the Newport Empire the principal turns of the week are Nat Clifford, Lilian Lee and company in The Country Girl," the O'Malleyg, Haidee Lee and Wallace Kingston, Simms and Simms, the American musical comedians; Lily Burnand, and Fred Lincoln. I MARINE EXCURSIONS. Messrs. P. and A. Campbell will run their usual boat trips to Weston, Clevedon, Mine- head. Bristol, Ilfracombe, Mumbles, and other places, and several trips are advertised. Messrs. Pockett a.nd Co. also announce trips on the Brighton from Swansea, and the Marchioness will run from Cardiff as usual.

I THE JULY WINDSOR The July "Windsor Magazine" is a first-rate Sunnmer number, particularly strong in fiction for holiday reading. The "topical" articles include an extremely interesting second instaJ- ment of Mr. W. T. steads new series "The Money Kings of the Modern World." It is the great house of Rothschild that is here dealt with; and, often as the story of its fortunes has been told, Mr. Stead's statement and esti- mate of the influence of the Rothschild dynasty on the orlwd's history will be found to contain much tha.t is new and interesting. Then there is a finely illustrated article on "The Floor of the Pacific," described by the light of recent discoveries; a vivid study of animal life by Charles G. D. Roberts, entitled "The Passing of the Black Whelps," a strikingly illustrated survey of "The Mamen- tous Motor," and the precise results which it can be expected to achieve within the early future. Very entertaining will be found Mr. Harry Furniss's lively article, full of his own admirable caricatures of "Famous Ugly People," and the humours of "The Editor's Scrap Book" are well maintained. The cur- rent bill of fiction is varied bv a long com- plete story by Robert Barr. iTien there are striing kdvelopments in S. R. Crockett's "Strong Mac," of which the interest steadily mounts higher with each instalment; a second complete story in the new detective series "Skin o' My Tooth," which must make even "Sherlock Holmes" himself look to his laurels; another admirable yarn about the Tyrrell Children, by B. A. Clarke, and a budget of good short stories by Fred Wishaw, Justus Miles Forman, and a host of other favourites.

I QUOITS. Grandison, 160 points; Skewen, 106 points. St. Teilo's, 168 points; Aberdare, 92 points. Ton, 135 points; Barry, 125 points. Llansamlet defeated Vernon (Briton Ferry) by 51 points. Ton Yetrad, 135; Barry, 125.

MR. FILLINGHAM IN AMERICA. The proceedings of the Rev. R. C. Fil- lingham (of Hexton, Hertfordshire) are attracting some attention in New York, where he has given expression to his well- known views. Bishop Potter on Friday night directed the rector of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, to call in the police and eject the rev. gentleman should he persist in inter- rupting the service by calling it idolatrous.

I CABINET RUMOURS. The statemen6 made in a London morning paper that Mr. Ritchie is anxions to resign does not obtain credence in any well informed quarter. ihe fact that receptions are to be given at the residence of the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer during next month is in itself evi- dence that Mr. Ritchie does not contemplate any immediate retirement from the Ministry. Moreover, it is believed by members of Parliament wh) are in close and frequent communication with the leaders of the Unionist party that a thorough under- standing exists between the members of the Cabinet as to the political situation. This agreement includes cup- port to the policy of inquiry into the fiscal system of the Empire. The Cabinet will review the result of the inquiry and the poli- tical situation in September. Any changes which may occur in the Cabinet will take place then, but it is not probable that Mr. Ritchie will withdraw from the Ministry un- less the Duke of Devonshire should also adopt this course. In that event a re-construction of the Government would be inevitable.

PRESIDENT LOUBET S VISIT. The Paris Figaro" says that the Presi- dent of the Republic has designated the persona of his entou-rage who are to accompany him to London. The lists hitherto published are, consequently, inaocurate and incomplete. M. Loubet will be accompanied by M. Abel Combarieu and General Dubois. General Secretaries of the Presidency; M. Henry Poulet, Chief of the Secretariat; Naval Captain Huguet, and Major Chauband. M. Delcasse, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and M. Mollard, Director of the Protocol, also go to London.

ATHLETICS. N.C.U. CHAMPIONSHIPS. The first batch of N.C-U. championships for this year were held in the presence of 8.000 spectators, at the Canning Town track. The championships set for decision were the one and five miles, in which A. L. Reed, Poly- technic C.C., and H. W. Payne, West Roads Club respectively, defended their titles. Reed finished first in the mile, half a length ahead of T. Childs, Derwent C.C., Newcastle, who was in turn half a length ahead of A. S. Ingram, Polytechnic C.C. The other two finalists, A. E. Wills and G. S. Wills, both of the Putney A.C., fell. Unfortunately, the time limit of 2min. 50sec. was exceeded, and the championship, therefore, declared void for the year. Payne failed to qualify for the final heat of the five miles, which was won by Reed after a magnificent Ftrnggle with G. S. Benyon, Liverpool Racing Club, by a few inches in 14min. 6 3-5sec. T. Marney, Birming- ham Rover C.C., was third, two lengths behind. DUFFEY'S INITIAL SUCCESS. A. F. Duffey, the 100 yards amateur cham- ipion, who only arrived from America on Thursday, ran at the charity sports at Wol- verhampton on Saturday, and won the invi- tation 100 yards scratch race in splendid atyle, his time being lOaeo. de&4

ANOTHER ALPINE ACCIDENT. AN AVALANCHE ON THE PIZ BLAS. I PROFESSOR AND PUPILS KILLED. Another terrible Alpine disaster haB been made known at Geneva. The professor of the Zurich Gymnase organised a climbing expedition into the Piz Bias mountains, taking many of the pupils of the gymnase with them. In making the ascent one of the leaders made a false step and fell. The next on the rope and then several others followed. Over a dozen, it is said, rolled down the steep mountain side. The accident occurred at one o'clock on Fri- day afternoon on the Piz Bias, which is about 9,900 feet high. The excursionists numbered eighteen, sixteen of whom were pupils and two professors. Three of the party were killed, namely. Professor Groebli and the pupils Hoffman and Odermatt, while five others were injured, viz., Professor Vodoz, formerly secre- tary of the central committee of the Alpine Club, the pupil Liebmann, both of whom sus- tained fractures of the skull, and the pupils Herzog, Kunz, and Wolfert, who were less severely injured. The accident was caused by an avalanche. Professor Vodoz with his two pupils Liebmann and Wolfert, who were seriously injured at Aerolo on Saturday even- ing having been carried by soldiers from the Stgothard fortification, the party arrived at Zurich on Sunday morning, and the injured men were at once conveyed to the hospital.

RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT SHREWS- BURY. ) -1 An alarming railway accident, attended with much delay to traffic, but fortunately without loss of life, occurred at Shrewsbury on Saturday. The reconstruction of the per- manent way is proceeding, and a goods train in passing jumped the rails. Four trucks were thrown over, blocking the up and down main lines for four hours. A heavy train of troops from London to North Wales had a few minutes before passed the same points. Great inconvenience was caused to the passengers.

BRISTOL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB. I The annual meeting of the Bristol Rugby CIW.. was held at the County ground pavilion, and was largely attended. Mr. E. W. Ball, the newly-elected president, occupied the chair. Mr G. E. Locket moved the adoption of the annual report, which has already been published. He said that, having lost more matches than usual, their gates had fallen off to the extent of nearly i.130, and there had been some reduction in their membership. The committee, seeing how things were moving—in spite of the large number of out matches—cut down their total expenses for the season to the amount of nearly £60. The result was that for the first time on record the balance in the hands of the club exceeded £ 1,000; and their great ambition was that it should be absolutely invested. Mr. F. N. Cowlin seconded, and the resolution was carried. The president, referring to Lije retirement of Mr. J. L. Mathias from thfe captaincy, acknowledged the services he hao rendered during the past season, and remarked that he had bad luck in not playing for England after being chosen as the first reserve. Mr. Mathias proposed the election of Mr. G. Fuller Eberle as captain, and this was seconded by Mr. J. Oates. and carried with acclamation. Mr. J. Oates, having been nominated for the office of vice-captain, was formerly declared re-elected. Mr. G. E. LocJiey was re-elected hon. treasurer; Mr. W. T. Pearce was re- elected hon. secretary; and Mr. W. M. Hunt was re-elected auditor-the president stating that the club was greatly indebted to these gentlemen for the services they had rendered. The election of the ep-tain of the second fifteen was left to the committee.

BUILTH WELLS FAIR. I Builth Wells June Fair on Saturday was largely attended. There was a good supply of stock, but business was somewhat slack, which was due, no doubt, to the fair falling on ihe last, day of the week. Cows with calves realised £10 to £ 14; yearling cattle, L8 to £ 9 10s.; Welsh ewes and lambs, 25s. to 30s.: and pigs in carts, 20s. to 30s. Beef made 6d. per lb., ox beef 6id.; mutton, 7id. to 8d., and lamb 8id. Very few store sheep were offered, and veal was conspicuous by its absence. During the fair a bullock jumped over Builth Bridge into the River Wye and was killed. Mr. Thomas Jones, Alltmawr Farm, was also knocked down and injured by an infuriated cow rushing at a dog.

FAITHLESS CHINAMAN. I What is believed to be the first breach of promise case in the history of the Philippine Islands has resulted in a victory for the plaintiff, who receives £1.000 as damages. The defendant was Hao Tao Hui, a Chinese merchant, said to be fairly wealthy. The plaintiff, Tomaea Reyes, a not unprepossess- ing Chinese half breed, testified that Hao had promised to marry her, and also to make over his house to her and give her a quarter interest in his business, but he had kept none of his promises. In giving judgment for plaintiff, Judge Ambler warned Hao against any future entanglements of the kind.

STREET SINGER'S STRANGE I ROMANCE. William Thomas Fowler, 30, baker. of New Southgate, was committed for trial at Wood Green, London, charged with bigamy. Annie- Kate Doris Fowler, a street singer, was at New Southgate last week when she noticed on the shop facia, W. Fowler, baker and corn dealer." She left her companions and asked to see Mr. Fowler, being directed to the other shop in Station-road. When the prisoner came to serve he recognised her as his wife. She said she wanted monev, and he declined to give her any, and while they were speaking a woman came out of the shop parlour. The street singer recognised her as the person who gave her 2d. when she was collecting after singing near the shop. Both claimed prisoner as husband, and at his request they went with him to the police station. At the station the street singer said, re- ferring to the prisoner, This is my husband. He has committed bigamy. I saw him last four years ago. He gave me 10s., and I have not seen him since." Prisoner said, "That's right; I've tried to find her, and paid £48 15s. to a firm of solicitors to en- deavour to find her to commence divorce proceedings." The other woman admitted going through a form of marriage with prisoner at Holy Trinity Church. Roe- hampton, on the 26th of September. 1899. Her name was Elizabeth Ann Macdonald. For the defence, Mr. Ricketts urged that the prisoner had been guilty of merely a technical offence. When be parted from his first wife she took away the whole of his furniture. Prosecutrix had, he said, herself committed bigamy by going through the form of marriage at St. Thomas's Church, Islington.

I THE "RAGGING" CASE: I The general dissatisfaction with the result I of the recent court-martial for the "ragging" of a civilian is to find further expression in the Bouse of Commons. To-day (Monday) Mr. MacNeill will ask what it is proposed to do with regard to the admitted acts of the officers at the mock court-martial. Should the reply be unsatisfactory, there will be further questions on the matter. Many members on both sides of the House feel strongly on the subject, which they are determined shall be tho- roughly thrashed out.

I REPORTED CONFESSION BY DOUGAL. Samuel Herbert Dougal, condemned to death for the murder of Miss Holland. at the Moat Farm, Clavering, still maintains the unconcerned air which he wore at the trial at Chelmsford. We understand, sayt the News of the World." that the convict has made, or has signified his intention of making a confession, a fact which seems to indicate that his conscience is beginning to trouble him. He both sleeps and eats well. and chats freely to the men who are told off to watch him.

At a meeting of the Pembrokeshire County Governing Body at Haverfordwest, Miss A. O. Crynant Griffiths, senior assistant-mistress at the Bangor County School for Girls. was ap- pointed .headmistress of Tasker's High School, Ha verfordwest. The opening meetings of the temperance campaign at the Memorial-hall. Cowbridge- road, Cardiff, were held on Sunday. The missioner, Mr. Tennyson Smith, conducted a service for children in the afternoon, and in the evening delivered a sermon to a large congregation on the Church and the liquor traffic. About 180 pledges were token daring jtka da*.

SATURDAY'S STARTING PRICES As published in the "Calendar" and the .,Spnrteman. SAX DOWN PARK MEETING. Robert de Witville Handicap (Iff).Out o tsiglat, 11 to 2 agst- Selling Handicap 100 to 14 a^st. Dominion Two Tear Old (10>.—Fnscty poc.y, 6 10 1 agst Wellington. Handicap (!1)-M0IIIttaín Rose, 3 to 1 aget, Hampton Plate (8;.—Black L4wf, 6 to 1 agsL Coombe Plate (3).—Robert le Diafcle, 6 to 4 agst. BIRMINGHAM MEETING. Norton Selling (13).-Baron Kendal, event on. Juvenile Piait Madam Carw>rii filly, 7 to 2 agst. Warwickshire Ptate —Harcsfield, 10 to 1 &gst. Selling Handicap ^19).—ilatchboard, 11 to 2 agst. PackingTon Plate (S).—Spinning Minnow, 4 to 1 agst. Shifnal Plate ^4).—Assiom. 5 to 1 OIL

SPORT OF THE DAY I The Frenchmen hope to win the Eclipse j Stakes with Le Souvenir. The Khedive is expected to be present at Newmarket this week as the guest of Sir Ernest Cassel at Moulton Paddocks. R. rAnson. ujnior, who formerly trained at Epsom, will have the charge of the What- combe House team during Greusil's absence in Germany. An intimation has been received at Don- caster that the King proposes to attend the September races, and will be the guest of Mr. Savile, at Rufford Abbey. Mr. F. Alexander, who is interested in breweries, owns Bitters and Part Malt, both trained by Porter. It is not true that Mr. Alexander wants to purchase Berehaven. Mr. G. Faber's Ice Maiden has been stopped in her work, owing to an injury to one of her legs. She is a doubtful starter for the Prin- cess of Wales's Stakes next Thursday. Lord Carnarvon has a fancy for animals whose dams have "Rose" in their names. Thus Robert le Diable is from Rose Bay, St. Emillon from La Rose, and Mountain Rose from Rose Root. Mr. J. Barrow's Vandevelde (4 years) dropped dead after galloping a mile and a half at Newmarket on Saturday. B. Dillon will not be able to claim the 51b. apprentice allowance after Friday next, hav- ing ridden his first winner, Gyppo. in the Severn Plate at Worcester, on July 3 last year. In consequence of the injury done to the exercise ground by the path made by persons walking from Newmarket across the grass to the July course, the stewards of the Jockey Club are obliged to give notice that the gates in the trial ground, and of the Cambridge Gap in the Ditch, will be closed to all foot passengers during the present week, and they trust the public will assist them in this endeavour to preserve the ground.

TOPPING AND SPINDLER, FLUSHING, HOLLAND. The Oldest Established and Most Extensive Firm of Tarf Commission Agents in the world. The Continental Sportsman sent free on receipt of Address. All letters to be addressed- TOPPING AND gPTWDLER, FLUSHING, HOLLAND. Postage, 2id. Post-cards, Id. elll72 BRYNMAWR PUBLIC READING AND RECREATION INSTITUTE. SPORTS to be held, for the Benefit of th6 abore, in Brynmawr Football Field, on MONDAY, June 29 (under A.A.A. Eules). Secretary. B. A. BEAUVOISIN. BICKLEY'S PATENT LIFE-JACKETS. By kind permission of Capt. Bosser, a PRACTICAL EXPOSITION Of this NEW INVENTION will be given On MONDAY NEXT, 29th met.. At 1.30 p.m., in the BASIS of the WEST BUTE DOCK, hen all who take an interest in the Protection of Life at Sea are cordially'invited. eSO94027 BRECON CYCLING CLUB. ANNUAL SPORTS AT BRECON On THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1903. JE70 PRIZES FOR FOOT AND CYCLING EVENTS. SPLENDID GRASS TRACK. OPEN WALKING RACE (Two miles Handi- cap). First prize, L3; 2nd, £ 1 10s.; 3rd, 10s. Programmes Ready Shortly. List of other Events from the Secretary, 14, Bridge-street, Brecon. ell683. £ 7 HANDICAP (Open), 120 Yards, Cwmbran Gardens, Pontnewydd, July 4th, 1903. Entries Close July Ist.- Apply James, Proprietor. 311629

FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIN. i CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND PEACE TREATIES. The French Parliamentary Group on Inter- national Arbitration met on Saturday after- noon, under the presidency of M. d'Estourn- elles. Mr. Thomas Barclay, ex-president of the British Chamber of Commerce in Paris, laid before the Group his scheme for a treaty between France and Great Britain. After being welcomed in a few words by the Presi- dent, Mr. Barclay made a speech, in which he pointed out how greatly it was to the in- terests of the two countries not to remain always exposed to the chances of conflict axia- ing from the increase in the number of points where they came in conta-ct over the whole surface of the globe. He insisted on the fact that the application of his scheme could only contribute to the progress of the work done at The Hague, and that, moreover, he did not claim to impose on the Govern- ments of the two countries the exact terms of a treaty, but simply to awaken their atten- ■ tion and that of public opinion to the neces- sity of an agreement. The President thanked Mr. Barclay for his interesting statement, and congratulated him on his initiative.

FIRE AT CARDIFF. Canton Grocer & Family Aroused at Midnight. At 12.39 a.m. this (Monday) morning William Fudge, of 50. Wellington-street, discovered that a grocer's shop at 27, Wells-street, kept by Mr. Daniel Evans, was on fire. Mr. Evans, together with his wife and children, were sleeping in rooms over the shop, and Fudge at once aroused them, and they made their escape. He then ran to No. 1/ alarm box, in Cowbridge-road. and gave information to the fire brigade. The tender was at once turned out by the brigade, in charge of Superinten- dent Geen. On arrival it was found that the fire had originated under the counter in the shop. There was a good supply of water, and the fire was soon extinguished. The contents of the shop were damaged by smoke and water. The cause of the fire is unknown.

I GELLIGAER RECTORIAL TITHES. • The Rev. T. Jesse Jones, rector of Gelligaer. on Saturday appealed to the Merthyr Union Assessment Committee against the rating of the tithe-rent charges of the parish, which were reduced from L306 10s. net to £ 280.

FOUND DROWNED AT MERTHYR. About four o'clock a.m. on Saturday a man's coat and cap, together with a walking stick, were found on the hank of the Glamorgan Canal, alongside the Dynevor Lock, at Merthyr. Information having been conveyed to the police, Police-sergeant Timothy Davies and Police-constable Carroll, with Mr. Rees, the lock-keeper, proceeded to the scene. The water was let out of the lock, and at the bottom, minus coat and cap, was found the body 01 a man, Dennis Harrington, a pedlar, of no fixed abode, who was last seen a-live the previous night. The body was conveyed to the mortuary, and, upon the I clothing being searched. a noie was found on which was written, Pay Mike Fury Is.; that is all I owe." There was no other paper giving any clue to the mystery. An inquest was held by Mr. R. J. Rhye (coroner) at the Dynevor Arms Inn on Satur- day afternoon. There was no evidence pro- duced to show how the deceased got into the water, and the jury, therefore, returned sun open verdict of "Found drowned." I BATHING FATALITY AT PENRHIWCEIBER. At noon on Sunday a young man named Fred Harris, of Harris-terraee, Penrhi wceiber was drowned in the Penrhiwceiber reservoir, where he was bathing in company with two or three others The reservoir is a small one, and is now used only for street watering Pur- poees. The water is about 1.4ft..deep. 4 4

Told in Tabioids. The Ogmore and Grilfacto Valley Workmen's Committee have appointed Mr. Tom DavitS. late assistant manager of Worth's Navigation. Company's Wyndham CoWierieB, as their miners' agent. There are complaints of card playing all over the district," f-aid Superintendent James at Pontypool on Saturday, in the case in which Frederick Williams, coflier, Victoria, Gkarndiffa&h, was summoned for gaming with, cards on June 3.—Willleuaus "4--aE. fined 10s.

CARDIFF LAMP EXPLOSION. Second Victim Dies in the Infirmary. The man, Albert Vigar. who with his wife, was shockingly burned by the explosion of ai lamp in his house, 25. Tredegar-street, Car- diff, on the 17th inst., died at 12..50 this morning in the Cardiff Infirmary, where he had been lying ever since the accident- Mrs. Vigar suc- cumbed to her injuries some days ago.

LEbDS PASSENGER TRAFFIC The Court of Appeal on Saturday heard an appeal by the Great Northern and Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway companies against the refusal of Mr. Justice Kekewich to grant an interim injunction against the threatened sending by the Great Central Railway Com- pany of four additional trains on and from the 1st of July into the Central Passenger Station at Leeds, jointly governed by the plaintiff companies. Lord Justice Vaughan Williams said it appeared to him to be a question as to l.he "quan'tum of user," which should be decided by an arbitrator; and it was ultimately agreed that the matter should be brought before the Railway Commissioners on Jaly 8, defendants giving an undertaking that they would not in the meantime present any of the additional trains.

A SHOWER OF MESSAGES Apparently with the idea of blocking the telegraph wires to Sandown on Saturday an inordinate number of private messages were wired in cipher, addressed w various people, in the ring, all of whom repudiated any knowledge of the business, and the result was that the telegraph board was soon covered with heaps of messages. It was a most extra- ordinary proceeding, and entailed much extra work on the telegraph operators. It is pre- sumed the ruse was associated with some starting-prioe affairs.

WORKMEN'S TRAIN ACCIDENT A serious accident occurred on the Gre&t Central Railway on Saturday morning to train conveying a large number of workmen to Treeton Colliery, eight miles from Sheffield. Whilst going at a good speed the train crashed into some empty wagons which had become detached from a coal train and were standing on the line. Three men travelling on the engine, which was completely wrecked, suf- fered serious injuries. whilst others were badly scalded. One of the fireman s leg was cut off. The passengei-s escaped with a ter- rible shaking.

DROWNED IN THE ROTHER Whilst bathing in the Rother, near Mid- hurst on Sunday afternoon, a lad of eighteen, na.med Ernest Morder. living at Midhurst, was seized with cramp and drowned. his com panions unsuccessfully endeavoured to rescue him.

LOCAL WILLS. MR. RICHARD R. WATKINS, PENABTH. The will, dated December 9. lSYY, ot Jar. Richard Reece AVatkins, of 41, Westbourne- road, Penarth, who died on January 8, has been proved by Richard John Watkins, of 47, Stanwell road, Penarth. superintendent registrar of births and deaths, the son, and Wilfrid Edwin Watkins, of 2. Atlantic-terrace, Weston-super-Mare, the value of the estate being 2d.. including personalty of the net value of £ 6.915 18s. 8id. He gave £ 400. the household furniture and domestic efiecis. and all his interest and estate in property in Roath-road to his daughter Mary Jane; and his shares in the Bristol and South Wales Wagon Company to the children of his son and his daughter Margaret, such children to take "per stirpes" and not "per capita." All his shares in the London and Provincial Bank and the ground rents arising from property at Erw-y-Ffynon. Cadoxton, he left to his daughter Mary Jane for life. and then for his son Richard John aad his daughter Margaret. The residue of his pro- perty he left to his son and daughter Richard John and Margaret.

LATE TO CLASSIFY 306. Weekly offered to either sex who can write.—For particula end an addiesmd envelope to TTuwtt and Co., Glendower. Torquay. ell6&5 GBOCEEY and Provision, Beer and qpiritr,Wanted at once, smart Young Man; must be good at soliciting, of steady habits, able to produce first -cla^s references.—State wages, all particulars, first letter, Leake, Maesteg. e3099nl H IGH-Class Wine Trade.—Wanted, by a well-known JjL firm of wine and spirit merchants, a first-claae Traveller, of gentlemanly appearance, to call up old connection and extend business in South Wales; private trade.—Knowledge of the ground and particulars to experience, previous employment, remuneration, and references to W 54, Evening Express, Cardiff. e510to4 TIT ANTED, Cook-General and Bcu-emaid-G-en,-ral.- t t Voluntary Hospital, Barry Docks. e11688 GOWBB.—Tt> Let. Sitting-room and two Bedrooms.— Apply Mrs. Evans. Prospect Cottage, Oxwich- green. Reynoldston R.8.0., Glam. e3101n4 TO Let, three Rooms, suitable for o&ce6; first aoor, TC&stle-buildings, UaneUy.—Apply to G?ilym Evans, Westfa. £ 5 Weekly Salary offered to any persons anywhere Jb able to write) for their evening and spare momenta. —For particulars send addressed envelope to Boberts, Lawson. and Co. (E). Everilda, Torquay. eSl(Wn4 D- RAPERY.Wan'ted. experienced Man; also smart DJunior for Manchester DeparMMBt.-T. Pnc% Draper, Ab?n. e3105114 DkAPEByT—W anted, a thorough experienced Youmt Dl-dy to take charge of -iuine? showroom.— Apply E. rowle?LK? Hou-, FontyTTidd. e3106030 GEVEK4L want<d: Dountry preferred; wash.—?ta.t? GI,?.rtioular, Mrs. Bloor, HAndel House, Brynmawr. eJHtfn* B OOT Bepairer wanted.—Apply, giving full partice- lari, Manager, 11. Market-place, Coleford. ft&lOSnl XVEPBESENTATIVE wanted by old-established Lon- don firm for South Wales and West of England ground in Cigar, Cigarette Business.-Apply H. B. IS, Com m ere i al -road, London. E. e3109nl "'(XT ANTE-teadY Y-ng Man as driver and v?re. \? houseman.-Applv, at once. to Gwilym Leia, Grocer and Posting Stables. Pontarda.wel1Onl -STEWoo\.RDS' Waltress required, and to attend to srtewards' bedrooms; wages, £ 14. laundry and all found.—Apply Manageress, Royal Hotel, Cardiff, enl mI o Let a Houae. with double-fronted shop; suitable T for ??y business, in leading thoroughfare in Pembroke Dock; been in same hands over 50 years.- Apply T. Mules, Queen-street, Cardiff. eollMi4 r R Sale, Bay Pony. 12.2. 6 years; perfectly sound, good action; fit to sliow.-Lord Wimborne Hotel, fc3114n4 Cardiff. 3 Weekly.—Persons wanted everywhere lor address- in 'g ci ,ii.,rs.-send addressed envelope for proposal Manager, 8B. Elm Lodge. Southall. Middlesex. c5U5n4 VYtY t a VTEP. a &enpral -ant.kppiy Mrs. Wil- V\' liams, Greyhound Inn, BryumAwr. ellM? SUPERIOR young Help, easy work of house, with S aaother help; family four; no washing.-Bowers, Hafad-road, Hereford. e3116nI T 0 Let, off-licence and Grocery Business; good nfiigh- t hourbood; established over 30 years.—25, Barrow- road. NeWtown, Bristol. eS118n4 TYTY TtVTED Ironmonger Porter; must be strong, \t actrre and willing to make himself generally useful.tatf' Lge, w?es (outdoor), ?erenoes. to T. ■T.mlclTis. Ironmonger, Tredegar. eallTn4_ WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. BEECHAMS PILLS Possess the following qualities in a high degree:— THE TSTRENGTHEN THE STOMACH. THEY REGULATE THE BOWELS. THEY PURIFY AND ENRICH THE BLOOD. THEY GIVE TONE TO THE WHOLE NER- VOUS SYSTEM. BEECHAMS PILLS Contain no Drug of mineral or metallic origin but are purely vegetable, mild, beneficient, and bure. THEY WILL BESTORE YOU TO HEALTH IF YOU GIVE TMBM A OH A NC £ BEECHAM'S PILLS HAVE EVER ENJOYED THE CONFIDENCE OF LADIES FOR THE AILMENTS PECULIAR TO THEIR SEX. Sold everywhere in Boxes, price 1a. lid. (56 pille L &od 2s. 9d. tf.58 pillA, with full direction. 4