Evening Express

If it be true, as some say, that the Scotsman has no sense of humour, great must be the wrath in the Land o' Cakes. and especially at Kilmarnock, over the huge joke played on that district by some wag in the name of Mr. Carnegie. The letter conveying the information that half- a-million was to bo spent on a temple to the memory of Burns is quite a model in it.s way, and reflects credit on the Edin- burgh student, or syndicate of students ('we guess this to be the origin), that com- posed it. Really, Mr. Carnegie ought now to do something for Kilmarnock by way of c 'a.tion. But fancy catching a Scotch a council!

Mainly About People. I The Royal wedding recalls a, might-have- been. Among many suitors for the hand of th>3 bridegroom's mother was Jerome Bona- parte, who conrmaiKted at the battles of Alma and Inkermann, and in due course became heir of the Bonapartist hopea. Lord Henry Lennox journeyed specially to Windsor to aak the Queen's consent. Happily this was refnsoo. The Prinoesa'a marriage was a pure love match. Not until she wag thirty- three would she hear of marriage. The bride- groom was the only son of the Duke Alexander of TVtrrtemberg, in whose military service Jerome Bonaparte, the Princess's former suitor, had paased some years of his life. The wooing was but a short affair," wrote the Princces in her diary. Francis only arrived in England on the 6th of March, and we met for the first time on the 7th at St. James*. One month's acquaintance settled the question. On the 6th of April hd pro- posed in Kcw Gardens, and was accepted. It ia a happy accident which keeps the family of the Dnke of Teck in England. Had the late Duke's father married a lady of Royal birth the Princess of Wales would have been born a PrinceES of Wurtemberg, and the bridegroom of this week would have been a German prince instead of an Englishman. A terrible tragedy attended the lady who be- came the morganatic Duchess of Teck. Soon after the Emperor of Auetria, had conferred upon her a title of her own her horse ran away with her at a review, and she was trampled to atoms by a troop of cavalry. One coincidence about the wedding cannot escape attention. The wedding-bells of the Prince's parents had barely ceased to ring when tidings were brought to the party that war had broken out between Austria and Prussia. Austrian Ambessador had been withdrawn from Berlin, and negotiations broken off. Barely had the significance of this message been realised when there came the news that Prussian troope had over-run Hanover and Saxony, and war was in full swing. The King, happily, is spared any anxieties in the present stage of the political excite- ments. It was different in the case of George IV. Eldon took him the Bill for Catholic Emancipation. He refneed to affix his signa- ture. He cursed, bestowed caresses, wept. "What can I do?" he said. "I am miserable; wretched! If I do give my consent I'll go to the baths abroad, and thence to Hanover. I'll not return any more to England, Let them get a Catholic King. Wellington is King of England, O'Connell is King of Ireland, and I suppose I'm only considered Dean of Wind- sor." And, so, swearing he would never con- sent, he consented—and signed. "Father, what is a company promoter?" "My boy, tnat is a very difficult question. Some people say he is a very fine buainesra man; others that he is the victim of an exag gerated. form of kleptomania." Jersey, which has been experiencing a bad time from the tidal wave and subterranean disturbances, is the survival of a far greater on than yesterday's. It formed part of France until a great earthquake snapped the connection. A submerged forest running along St. Onen a Bay is a visible evidence to the casual eye of the old order of things. With the other Channel Islands, it was an appanage of the Duchy of Kormandy, and became a fief of the English Crown at the time of the Con- quest. French remains the language of the island, while conscription and innumerable feudal customs still obtain. The death is announced of Mr. Charles Henry Clarke, the well-known publisher, at the age of WZ. For over a, quarter of a cen- tury his place of business was in Paternoster- row, where he published nearly all of Captain Mayne Eeid's novels. When he discontinued his printing bnsiness he gave the plant of his stereotyping business to two young men- natives of Switzerland-in his employ, B. and J. Dellagana, the founders of the well-knowu firm of DteUagana (Limited). It wae mainly I owing to Mr. Clarke's fluancwtl assistance in h ia earfer dan that John Caaseil succeeded as a publisher of cheap periodical literature for I the people. Dean Gre-gory, who has just celebrated his eighty-fifth birthday, is still sturdy of phy- sique, and bears comparatively few traces of his years on his conntcnance. The furrows have been made but lightly. He is often to be met taking a promenade along the embank- ment, generally in the company of one or two of the clergy of St. Paul's. He lilies an arm to lean upon. He is stoat, and has calves that might be the envy even of Archdeacon Sinclair if aucli vanities stirred ecclesiastics. But the Ftep would be a little shaky but for the aid of a clerical friend, or of some lady member of the Dean's family. The Dean is a conspicuous example of the healthinesa of Lon- don life. Since 1851, when he became curate of Lambeth, hie work has lain in the south of the Metropolis and in the City. He was a canon of St. Paul's thirty-six years ago! He has been dean since 1391. and says he is never so happy as when within sound of St. Paul's. "If you didn't use tobacco you cculd buy your house." "If I did uee tobacco I should have to buy my house; my wife wouldn't let me live in ours. The significance to millions in this country of the huge gamble in cotton now in progress in the United States will be best realised by those who remember the Cotton Famine of two-and-forty years ago. The blockading of the Confederate forts during the American Civil War cut off the supply of cotton upon which Lancashire absolutely depends. Al- though many fortunes were made by running the blockade with cotton, the majority of the milis in the County Palatine were closed, and two million persons were reduced to absolute destitution. 7-io world remains dep-enclent mainly upon America for its cotton. The average annual consumption by all tbe nations is now 13,356,159 bales, each bale containing SOGibe. of cotton. Of this, averaging the last half- dozen years, America supplies 10,616,592 bales, but retains for her own manufactures from 3i to million bales. Oreat Britain uses from 31 to 52 minion bales, and India some li million. Thus we require for ourselves and Iudia, more than a third of the total quantity of cotton consumed each year for the manu- factures of the whole world, and, roughly, one-half of all that' America. can grow. The importance of her cotton growing industry to America ma.y be judged from the fact that during the last twenty years she has exported 111.592,153 bales, receiving in payment £ 935,415,444. The Indies now give us some Zi million bales, Egypt nearly H million. and Brazil and lesser fields some bale6. but even then America is re- sponsible for two-thirds of the world's supply. Great Britain has 421 million spindles out of the gli millions in Europe, and the lllj millions in the whole world; hence the gravity of the situation for her. British spindles are fewer to-day by four millions than they were three years ago, but still the mil's employ 618,600, with millions of persons engaged in industries inter-dependent. It is interesting at the present time to remember that our Prime Minister, Mr. Balfour, during the Cotton Famine was one of many of the gentlemen of. Britain who blacked their own boots in order that the last penny might be devoted to the fund promoted to feed the starring millions of Lancashire.

IN A FIT OF FRENZY. I Murderous Assault by a Marine. I A naval court-martial was held on his Majesty's ship Victory at Portsmouth yester- day for the trial of Private George Merritt, Royal Marine Light Infantry, who was charged with a murderous attack on Bombardier Wil- liam Taylor, Royal Marine Artillery, on his Majesty's ship Majestic on January 27. The circumstances under which the sensa- tional affair occurred were that Taylor had reported the prisoner for being asleep and absent from his duty, and later in the day when Taylor went to see him, the prisoner attacked him with a razor, inflicting serious gashes in his neck and cheek. The injuries were of such a grave nature that Taylor is still under treatment in Haslar Hospital, where his evidence waa taken. After his arrest the prisoner expressed the hope that he had killed Taylor. The evidence of FIect, Surgeon Luther went to show that Taylor might be incapacitated from further service as the result of the wounds. The prisoner threw himself on the mercy of the court, and expressed his deep sorrow, saying he struck the blow in a fit of frenzy. He wag sentenced to seven years' penal ser- vitude.

DEAN FOREST RENT AUDIT. I The Dean Forest colliery proprietors half- yearly rent audit was held at the Speech House Hotel yesterday. It began with the payment of rents, and finished with a banquet, provided at the expense of the generous landlords. It may be of interest to say that Dean Forest is a property vested in the Office of Woods. The Eoyaltiee on the minerals, therefore, go into that branch of the National Exchequer. Mr. West- garth Forster Brown, of Cardie, the deputy. gaveller, and his officials attended to receive the mineral Royalties, whilst the eurfaoe rents, &c. are payable to Mr. Philip Baylis, deputy-surveyor, and residient representative of this Department of the State.

AUSTRALIAN STATE DEBTS. I The oonference of state treasurers at Mel- bourne has ben unable to come to an agree- ment with the Commonwealtli regarding the assumption of istate debt £ owing to the diver- gent viewa of the different states. Sir George Turner, the Federal' Treasurer, suggested that the states should give the Comonwealth a lien on the railway revenue in retumrn for its paying the interest on their debts. Thie pro- posal wa sunanimously negatived. Although no agreement haa been reached, it is under- etood that the states wil ImaADe arrangements to avoid oonftictit in floating loans. The con- ference considered the question of the encou- ragement of immigrat:Qn.-Reuter.

MID-HERTS ELECTION. I Polling for the Mid-Herts vacancy opened this morning in magnificent weather. The white frost of the morning was dispersed by brilliant sunshine. The Hon. Vicary Gibbs (Conservative) started from St. Aiban's thia morning to tour the constituency. Mr. Slack (Liberal) started from Arkley to go round the division. Polling proceeds quietly. Both parties are provided with motor-cars. The res-ilt ia to be declared tomorrow.

THE AMERICA CUP. I The Xew York Yacht Club has authorised its committee to reply to the letter of Sir Thomas Lipton, relative to the conditions of future ohalenges for the America Cup. The conddtiens have not yet been made publi-c.- Eeuter.

CARDIFF TRAMWAYS. I The Cardiff Tramways Committee this morn- ing accepted the tender of Messrs. Bolckow, Vaughan and Co., of £ 2,403 1.. far the supply of rails and fish bolts, for tramway purposes; w,hile the contract. for the supply of fish-bolt nuts (Ibbotflon's p»t<mt1 waa let to Messrs. Ibbotson Brothers for jEc9 16s.

A Central News telegram from New York I to-day gaysThe condition of Senator Wanna is critioal.

MATRON'S SUIT FAILS] CLAIMED A PENSION, BUT I DiD NOT GET IT. The scandal in connection with Martley Workhouse, Worcestershire, which has been the subject of prolonged inquiries by the guardians and the Local Government Board, was brought to an end at Worcester Assizes yesterday. Mrs. Battersea, a former matron, sued the guardians for a life-long pension calculated on the basis of twenty years' Poor-law service: After the guardians had started inquiries into her conduct, she invited a Local Govern- ment inquiry, but before that could be held she resigned on a certificate of ill-health, and so rendered the inquiry ultra vires. I Allega ions of Misconduct. The guardians questioned the bona fides of the certificate, and combated Mrs. Bat- tersea's medical evidence. Moreover, they alleged grave misconduct against her—that she was habitually drunk and incapable of performing her duties, and that she sent meat out of tha workhouse, and that the children had to be given bacon instead of beef. A number of witnesses gave evidence in sup- port, one stating that the inmates frequently went short of their proper rations. Counsel confronted Mrs. Battersen. with an account for JE4 at one public-house for gin, which she had had in a short period. She admitted that gin was her favourite drink. Two inmates said they fetched the gin daily, and another said the matron borrowed of her for the purpose. I Spoiled Her Pension Chances Mr. Justice Ridley directed the jury that if the matron was incapably drunk once that was grave misconduct within the Pensions Act. and such matron should be dismissed on the spot. The jury found that the matron's reason for resigning was the fear of inquiry, and not illness, and that she had been guilty of intemperance. The Judge, therefore, gave a verdict for the guardians. Mr. Battersea, formerly master of the work- house, whose office was terminated by Mrs. Battersea's resignation, also sued for a life pension, but the Judge held that grave mi&- conduct by the matron, under the joint appointment, also disentitled the master to pension. A verdict was given accordingly.

BLOWN TO PIECES. I Blasting Fatality Near Chepstow I A serious accident, by which a man was blown to pieces, occurred in Sir John Aird's quarry at Tidenham, near Ohejwtow, this morning. On Thursday evening several blaeta were made, but one charge missed fire, and this morning one of the men, named Joseph Thomas, of Woodcroft, started to bore out the undischarged charge. The foreman found out what was occurring, and told Thomas he was doing wrong, when almost immediately the charge exploded, badly mutilating and killing Thomas on the spot. The foremaii escaped 11Dinjur. bat a. etrMiger, nick- named Gloucester," working beneath, was struck in the back by a stone and injured. Thomas was a married man, and leaves a widow and two children.

FRIED LEECHES FOR DINNER I South Wales Collier's Repast I The Matron of a Cottage Hospital," writ- ing to "The Hospital" "Nursing Section," gives soma curious instances of ignorance in the treatment of complaints which, she says, occasionally obtains in eome of the colliery districts of Smth Wales. She quotes three "well authenticated" eases of treatment as understood by colliers' wives:- Wood-louse for Gastritis. I The first was that of a woman suffering from gastric irritation. Inquiry elicited the fact that she had regularly been in the hatrit of swallowing a wood-louse whenever she felt at all out of sorts. Fried Leeches. I The second was that of another woman, who, when told that she must get some lecches for her husband, did as the doctor had ordered; but. on her return from the chemist's, instead of asking for further instructions, she fried the leeches and gave them to the unfortunate man to eat. These two cases are vouched for by the m<>dical man who attended in each instance. Boiled Snails for Uloers. I The third came under the matron's own observation. A patient arrived at the hos- pital suffering from a bad leg." When the bandages were removed a curious sticky-look- ing mase was revealed, which proved to be a poultice of boiled snails, which had been applied to thfl varicoee ulcer by a well-mean- ing neighbottr.

PENARTH MYSTERY. I An Engineer Missing. I George Irving, second engineer on board the steamship New holm, now lying in Fenarth Dock, has been missing from his ship since Wednesday last. It appears taiit he went ashore with the steward, James Harvey, and the two made some purchases in prepamtion for the voyage to Japon-on which the New- holm will sail on the next tide. They parted about eleven o'clock, and Irving a little later stopped to chat with a dock pilot. He then went on his way to the ship; but no one can be found who sa It him afterwards. Irving, who had signed article* for Japan, bad a wife and four children in South Shields; and Mrs. Irving is now on her way to Penarth. Harvey told c-ur representative that Irving had just rv from an attack of pneumonia and pleurisy, and was rather melancholy at times. He had been a chief engineer in the Japanese Navy, am dwhen the Assama. came to this country last year lie was one of the engineers selected to work her back to Kobe.

LANDSLIPS AT CAERLEON. J Owing cither to the extraordinary high tide last week or to the hiavy rain a of late, a large portion of the high river bank near Caerleon Bridge slipped this morning into the river, carrying with it a number of trees. On the road between Caerleon and Newport a large portion of the bank has also slipped on the river aide, a portion of the path being carried away.

"DYNAMITE DRINKING." Owing- to the prevalence of ether and methy- lated spirit drinking in Derry, locally known as "dynamite drinking," the Bench has ex. pre&3ed the hope that the Legislature will prevent the general sale of tJieee liquids. Two recent oaaes are described in the "Irish Daily Independent" of two men found in a state of ntter collapse, one through ether and the other I through methylated spirit. Each man was fined 22s. 6d. and costs.

THE SOMALI CAMPAIGN. I The War Office has received the following from the officer comitanding the lines of com- munication in SomaUland: —" The atate of health and conditioo of the wounded British officers and men: All doing well; remainder good."

THE PREMIER CONVALESCENT. I The following bulletin was issued at 10, Downing-etreet, this morning:- Mr. Balfoor has paased a very good night, and is now oonveAeseent. The right boa. gentleman will go to Brighton fahwtaar lor a few (bus* hfiWiar.

LIFE IN A FLAT1 WASHING DIRTY UNEN IN COURT. A Miserable Case and Farthing Damages. Another three hoars were occupied in te King's Bench Division yesterday in listening to the descriptions given by residents and ser- vants of how Mr. Shafto Adair Fitzgera.ld, edi- tor of the '"Playgoer," and his wife, and Mr. John H. Evans, a, metal broker, and his wife, lived as neighbours in flats in Brnnswick- square. Apparently, the wives had disputes, the husbands intervened, and ultimately the jury were asked by Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald to award theru damages because of alleged libels and slanders uttered by Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Mrs. Maud Neale, who at the time of the disputes was in the service of the defendants, and who gave evidence on behalf of the plain- tiffs, was further cross-examined about a state- ment she signed at the defendants' solicitor's office. In that statement it appeared that she said that on May 21 she went on the leads to hang out some clothes to air. Mrs. Evans came out and put her foot through the skylight. Mrs. Evans really fell through the skylight, and it seemed to afford Mr. Fitzgerald a great deal of amuse- ment till Mrs. Evans called him a "low, dirty cad." The statement went on that she heard the plaintiff call the defendant names, but she could not remember what they were. The defendants came to her with a letter written out, and after a. lot of pressure she signed it. It was to theeffet that eho had never heard the defendants say anything libellous or slanderous of the plaintiffs. She thought it was that she know nothing wrong of Mrs. Evans. They gave her a sovereign. Alice Phillips, servant to a lady living in another flat, remembered the dispute in April. She was coming down with her washing, when Mrs. Fitzgerald asked, Is this a public stair- c%ae?" She rc-plied, Yeg, Mrs. Fitzgerald. Why?" Witness heard Mr. Fitzgerald say, Woman, how dare you ? If you were a man I would knock you down." Mrs. Estelle, another resident in the block. asserted that the inhabitants of the flats had always lived on perfectly good terms till the Evanses came. She heard the fuse on the stairs, and Mrs. Evans said, "Riow dare you speak to me like that? I am a lady, and you are all jealous of me." This closed the plaintiffs' case. Mr. Tudor Howell urged that, as it was now stated that Mrs. Evans was not the wife of Mr. Evane, she was a third person, and- Mr. Justice Bruce: In this action they are husband and wife. They are sued as husband and wife, and they have pleaded as husband and wife. In an action for libel the fact that the defendant discloses the libel to his wife is not evidence of publication, and he is not responsible, because he and his wife are one. I Hold There is No Publication. Mr. Fitzgerald was re-called. Mr. Justice Bruce: I will advise you. if you can to answer the questions as shortly and directly as possible. Mr. Moyses: I put it to you that at different times yon have used foul language to Mrs. Evans?—I never used foul language to any- body. Did you ever swear at her?—Never. Or say she was a, liar ?-I-(after a pause)— cannot remember that at all. You were cross-examined about your Letter in which you spoke of all the Geraldines, and it was suggested that all you complained of was being called a. low, dirty cad, and every- body knew what you were. Your answer was that you went on waiting to let the slanders accumulate?—I said I took no notice of any- thing, but when the slanders accumulated, when they kept on cropping up, I was com- pelled to take action for my own protection, and because I could not work. These things were occurring every- day. Mr. Moyses said he should think the jury had heard nothing but what would confirm the view they took when they saw tho specimen of a person who brought the action. (Laughter.) Plaintiff described him- self as a playgoer and a, dramatic author. He ought not to be equcamish and troubled with mawkish scntimont. He wanted costs to gra- tify the vindictive spirit of the descendant of the Geraldines. (Laughter.) Further, he desired a little cheap advertisement, so he preferred to wash all this dirty linen, which had up to then been confined to the house- holds, in court. He said he was .The only Adair Fitzgerald. I in tha world—(laughter)—and it was fortunate for the world that it was so. (Renewed laughter.) It all rose out of the jangling of two women. No one with sisters and bro- thers—(laughter)—and wives and mothers would ray anything against the sex, but one of their greatest admirers had said that the best woman could be a bit cat-like at times. (Laughter.) Over this miserable squabble a judge and jury had been engaged, and an expense of at least X-50 a day incurred. Let them look at the littleness of this contemp- tible Geraldine--(Iaughter)-and the slurs lie had cast at Mrs. Evans. He had forgotten chivalry to women, whether married or not. Noblesse oblige" and the Geraldines Had descended vastly in the scale of humanity if this were the relic of them. (Laughter.) When Mr. Evans wrote to him, he replied, Con- sidering I am one of the best-known and popu- lar writers in London." (Laughter.) That wae information. And lie went on about the GeraJdines. What would they think if Mr. Tudor Howell told them be was descended from Bluff King Hal? (Loud laughter.) Mr. Tudor Howell: Or my friend from Mioses. (Great laughter.) Mr. Storry Deans, for the female defendant, regretted that Mr. Fitzgerald's enormous notion of his own importance had not allowed him to keep indoors while the wives talked aw-ay till they were tired. (Laughter.) Mr. John H. Evans, the male defendant, dis- claimed the slightest intention of casting any imputation on Mrs. Fitzgerald. Mr. Howell: You are not one of the GeraJdines? (Laughter.) Witness: I do not aspire to that honour. You are one of the great family of Evans? (Laughter.)—I did not know they were great. But you have a. high-sounding name—John Henry Eyeh-n ?-I am glad to hear that it is high-sounding. Questioned as to whether he did not mean in his letter tha.t he might assault Mr. Fitz- gerald, witness replied, I would not Soil My Hands on Him." I Mrs. Evans sat while giving evidence. She remembered the staircase incident. Mr. Fitz- gerald interfered, asked her what the she meant, and, using vile language, was about to strike her. He went on, How dare you insult my Nvife? to which she re- plied, Your wife, indeed; I do not care for her," and went into her flat. On the second occasion she was on the leads hang- ing out the clothes, when she put her foot through the skylight and cut her ankle and leg. Mr. Fitzgerald came out and asked her what the she meant. She replied by calling him a dirty cad," and he used most vile language. Mr. Howell: The servant had made one statement, why did you want a, second?— Because I afterwards found she had turned traitor. I met her, and she said she had never said anything against me. She eaid she had been to the Fitegeralds, and they were going to pay her more than we should. He was always a man flying about the place as if he were mad. (Laughter.) The jury found for Mrs. Fitzgerald on the first oonnt, Damages One Farthing. I and for the defen-dants on the seoond. The Foreman added: The jury ask me to express their opinion that sueh an action should never have been brought into court at all. Judgment was entered for the defendants on the second count, and for Mrs. Fitzgerald oil the first, for a farthing and costs.

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I MARQUIS E'S PETITION, PRINCE AND & PRINCESS AS WITNESSES. Yvonne Louise Mario Huguette, Marquise de Lisle (nee Frotieh de la Coste), in the Divorce Court yesterday sought a divorce by reason of the alleged cruelty and misconduct of her husband, Gerard Lisle March Phillips, Mar. quise de Lisle, of Onebarrow, Leicestershire. He filed an answer denying the charges. The petitioner underwent a long esaminar tion in camera, and it was not until after the adjournment for luncheon that the public were re-admitted. Formal evidence was given as to the validity of the marriage, according to French law. Princess Harriet Marie de Cassano said that I she was a. distant relation of the Marquise de Lisle. She was present at both the civil and I religious ceremonies of marriage. The peti- tioner afterwards complained to her about her husband, at which time the Marquise de Lisle was very much agitated. On the 11th of August, 1902, the Marquise de Lisle told wit- ness that his wife had worried him, and that there had been a, discussion about money matters. Prince de Cassano, who was also a witness to both ceremonies, said tha.t prior to their being celebrated he had discussed with the respondent pecuniary mattere. The first engagement was broken off because he was told that the Marquis de Lisle was in debt to the extent of E3,000. Before the engagement was renewed he had a further discussion with the respondent as to his means. Did he tell you anything more about his indebtedness?—He told me it had increased to about £ 5,003. Some time after the marriage did you see the Marquis and Marquise de Lisle?—Yes. How did the petitioner behave to his wife ?— I should say he was rude to her. In cross-examination by Mr. Sheo, witness was questioned with reference to incidents which led up to the separation. Witness had written a letter to the respondent advising him not to write to the petitioner every day. Was it your opinion that if he paid less attention to her her attachment might revive ? —I think that is a matter of experience. That is the experience of the world?—That is my opinion. If he did not run after her so much she might run after him?—Yes. (Laughter.) Down to the time of going to Paris and Rome you expressed your opinion that the conduct of the lady was a mystery?—Yes. The case was again adjourned.

I SENSATIONAL DISCOVERY. I Dynamite in Emigrant's Trunk I On the arrival at Liverpool to-day of the Majestic from New York, the Customs officials in searching the baggage of an Austrian emi- grant found in the trunk, which had a false bottom, eighteen pounds of dynamite. The man was given into custody, and on being searched 359 detonators were found in his possession. He gave the name of Ivan Sjnba- novie. Prisoner was charged to-day with having the explosives in his possession under circum- stances which gave rise to the suspicion that it was intended for an unlawful object. He was remanded for a week for inquiries. The Austrian Consul was represented in court. Prisoner is a powerfully-built man of 35, and dreesed like a labourer. He does not speak English. He was booked from New York to Carlsbad. I

STEAMER ASHOREx ( Ten Sailors Lost: Others Missingi The large four-masted British steamer Yeo- man, of Liverpool, is badly aehore at Cor- cubion, r.«w Corxrana. Of the crew of 82 officers and men, 73 are known to have been saved, but nine men are missing. They left the vessel iu a small boat and have not since been heard of at any point along the coaet. The Yeoman was bound from Liverpool to Calcutta, with a general cargo. .ine Yeoman is a fine vessel of 7,379 tons. A telegram to-day from Corcubion states that ten sailors were drowned, and others are reported missing. Four passengers -were saved. Tho ship is seriously damaged, and it will not be pqseib-lo to refloat ber.-Reut--r.

PUBLIC-HOUSE WINDOW SMASHED. I Before Mr. T. W. Lewis (stipendiary) at Cardiff Police-court to day Edward Fitzgerald, 30, was charged with being disorderly in Bridge-street, and also with wilfully breaking a pane of glass, value £10, in the window of the Greyhound Inn, the property of Mrs. Mary Ann Homblow. This was a case illustrating the difficulties under which licensed vic- tuallers carry on their business. Prisoner had been several times refused drink, and then he went outside and threw things at the plate-glass window, using offensive language at the same time. It was lucky the big pro- jectile only scared the window, for had it been otherwise the contents of the bar must have been damaged, and those present would pro- bably have been injured. The man used offensive language, but Police-constable Andrew Fraser prevented him from doing further damage. Mrs. Hornblow estimated the damage at L!O.-Prisoner was committed for two months, with hard labour.

DEAD IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE I An inquest waa held to-day (by Mr. Reece, coroner), at the Railway Restaurant, Ponty- clun, on the body of E. J. Owen. who was found dead in a railway carriage at Llan- trisant Station on the arrival of the Peny- graig train at 7.10 p.m. on Tuesday last. It appears that the deceased had been to Trea- law to transact some business, and was appa- rently in the best of health when he left home, at three o'clock the same day. He was employed as warehouse foreman at Llantri- sant Great Western Railway Station, which position he had held for about 25 years. He was well-known and respected in the neigh- bourhood.—The verdict was that death was due to natural causes, probably accelerated by heart failure.

FIGHTING IN THE CAMEROONS. I According to a telegram from the Imperial Governor of Cameroons, received in Berlin, Count Pneckler, who is in charge of the post of Ossidinge, has been killed in fighting with the natives at Baeoo. A punitive expedition has been despatched. Further details have not yet been received, but it is presumed that Count Pueckler, while on a tour of exploration in the parts of his district which are still little known, came into conflict with the Tribe of Anjangs, in whose territory Basso is situated, and who have not yet cuomitted to German rule.— Reuter.

DRUNK IN CHARGE OF A MOTOR-CAR. The Stipendiary (Mr. T. W. Lewis) had before him at Cardiff Police-court to-day John Pfabigan, 23, who was charged with being drunk whilst in charge of a motor-car in Cow- bridge-road on Februa.ry 4.-Police-constable Franklyn proved that the road was not large enough for the defendant at the great speed at wich he was going, and, on pulling up when intercepted, he ran into the hedgc.-He was fined 40s. and coste.

A DANGEROUS CRIMINAL At the Old Bailey, London, to-day James Edwards, 40, tailor, and James Taylor, twenty, labourer, were sentenced to ten and five years' penal servitude respectively for break- ing and entering a house at South Hackney and stealing therefrom 50,000 postage stampe of a collection. Edwards waa described by the police as a most notorious and dangerous criminal.

STOP PRESS Latest Telegrams. EXPRESS OFFICE, 4.15 p.m. Z.C—Bcttins—5 to :)'t stmi Lamp. 3.¡).-J.Jso ran: Drvelopcr, I'hulaanx, and Scotch Cherry. c.30—Betting—5 to 4 on Nlark Timo. 7 to 1 agst Afchanti Gold, and 10 to 1 ag.tHartfield. i.il.-AZBO. 1; FErBDIQUS, 2; OYFRA. i. l

I HEALTH OF BARRY. I Medical Officer's Annual Report I The annual report of the medical officer to the Barry Urban Sanitary Authority, shows a birth-rate for the district during last year of 31.2. The excess of births over deaths wa,3 556, the death-rate being 11.8, compared with 11.9 in 1902. It is pointed out that if deatha from accidents, which largely occur amongst seaimen and workmen from other districts were deducted, the death-rate would have b$en one of the lowest on record—10.9. Though the general death-rate was .01 lower than in 1902, the rate for zymotic diseaeea was .05 higher. The total rainfall for the year was 46.9in., compared with an average for the paet fifteen years of 32.39in. The port sanitary authorities report shows that four cases of infectious disease, two of small-pox and two of enteric fever, were admitted from tbe port to the infectious diseases hospital. During the year 2,946 vessels were inspected, and of these 350 were in a more or lees defective or insanitary state. The standard of accommodation for seamen and firemen in mamy of the newer class of ships had vastly improved of late, but it could not be said that a corresponding improvement had taien place in the tramp class.

I FISCAL AMENDMENT. I I Free Trade League Meeting I Postponed. It is announced that in connquenoe of the division of Mr. Morley's amendment in the House of Commons on Monday next, the Committee of the Free Trade League, recognis- ing the importance of every poesible name appearing in the division lists, have post- poned the free trade meeting at Manchester, which is to be addressed by Mr. Winston CBiurohill and others, from Monday next until the following Friday.

THE CAPE ELECTIONS. I It is understood (says a Cape Town telegram to-day) that Sir Gordon Sprigg, the Premier, is greatly disappointed at his defeat at East London, and that he will probably retire from Cape politics and take up his residence in England. The defeat of the Premier, Mr. Douglass, and Mr. Merriman, three of the oldest members of the Legislature, is without precedent since the granting of responsible government to the Cape. Up to the present the Progressives have gained four seate and the Bond two.—Central News.

PEACE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA. I Among the passengers who landed at Ply- mouth this morning from the West African mail steamer Akabo, was Mr. W. Walaœ, C.M.G. deputy High Commissioner of Northern Nigeria, and Colonel Morland, C.B., commanding the troops of Northern Nigeria. Both officials declined interview, but Colonel Morland stated that there was every prospect of profound peace in Northern Nigeria.

STRUCK ON THE ROCKS. I The steamer Ruby Sdiultz, of Amsterdam, struck on the rocks three miles north of Flainbrough Head in a dense fog this morning. She was on a voyage from Middleeborongh to Spain with sulphate of ammonia. The arew of fourteen were rescued by the Plamborough fishermen. The reasel will probably, become a Wt401 wreck.

81 I Black Sea Fleet To Move REQUEST TO PASS THE DARDANELLES I Presented to British Foreign Secretary BALTIC FLEET fO USE THE KIEL CANAL Germany and Its Notions of Neutrality Amongst the most important item of ¡,J¡ews from the seat oi war this morning is the statement that the tiussian Baltic i squadron of fifteen ships has passed through Danish waters, and has received r the consent of the German Government to pass through the Kiel Canal on its way to the Far East. A more startling report is to the effect that the Russian Ambassador in London has approached his Majesty's Government with a view of giving its sanction to the Government of the Czar to request the Porte to allow the passage of the Black Sea fleet through the Dardanelles.

STARTLING DEMANDI R-USSI-A -&- THE DARDANELLES f A startling report gained currency last night. It was to the effect that Count Benekendorff, the Russian Ambassador to St. James's, yesterday called at the Foreign Office and formally submitted to Lord Lansdowne the proposal that his Majesty's Government should give its sanction to the Government of the Czar to request the Porte to allow the passage through the Dardanelles of the Black Sea Fleet. As is well known, the Treaty of 1841, which was confirmed at London in 1871 and at Berlin in 1878, provides that no ship of war belonging to any nation save Turkey shall pass the Dardanelles with- out the express consent of that Power. The startling character of such a pro- posal, should it, indeed, have been made, in view of the relations of this country with Japan, needs no comment. tHE BALTIC FLEETI SETS SAIL FOR THE EAST I The Russian Baltic squadron of fifteen warships passed yesterday through Danish waters on the way to the Far East round the Skagen. As a fierce storm raged in the North 1 TIM TAGASAGO. One of the Japanese warahipg which viaitcd Cardiff In 1902, and took part in the attack on Port Arthof this week. Sea, the Russian admiral ordered the squadron through the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal. [Central News Special Service.] BERLIN, Thursday. The Lokalanzeiger" announocs that, with the consent of the Imperial Govern- ment, fifteen Russian warships which it is proposed to send to reinforce the fleet in the Far East will shortly pass through the Kiel Canal. Nothing Known in Berlin. BERLIN, Friday. It is declared in official quarters that nothing is known of the impending passage of a Russian squadron through the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal. THE FIGHTING AT PORT I ARTHUR. Further Official Details, I [Central News Special Service.] I ST. PETERSBURG, Friday. J The following official message from I Admiral Alexeieff to his Majesty the Czar, RUSSIAN OUTPOST0 ON THE YALU RIVER. received February 9, is published to- day: I ha-ve to inform your Majesty that the Czarevitch and Pallada have been taken inside the harbour. The Retvizan is being repaired provisionally. The repairing of armoured ships, necessitating complicated work, requires much time, and it is difficult to say when the repairs will be completed. The Pall ad a and the Novik will be taken in their order into the dock. I assume that the repairs will take about two weeks. The other ships of the squadron which, on February 7, took part in the battle and suffered damage went inside the harbour next day to complete ooal- ing and repairs, which, I hope, will be executed in three days' time. IFour cf the wounded sailors have died. The condition of the others gives hope of recovery. The largest number of wounded were on the Pallada and Retvizan. This was due to gas poison- ing caused by the explosion of the melinite in the fired mine (? torpedo). Yesterday (February 8) the cruisers were constantly patrolling. The iships of the enemy were not sighted. Also patrolled at night-time under a strengthened escort of torpedo boats. Nothing, however, occurred, and the enemy were nowhere seen. Our military agent in China, Major. General Dessino, telegraphs from tha marine staff that the cable between Vladivostok and Nagasaki is inter- rupted between Seoul and Masampho and between Seoul and Asan. Russia Without Official News. [Central News Special Service.] ST. PETERSBURG, Friday. In consequence of rumours and unre- liable reports sent from this capital by foreign correspondents regarding a naval battle of Chemulpo, the landing of Japanese troops in Korea, and a disaster on the Manchuria Railway, it is officially announced that up to this morning no confirmation of these reports has reached St. Petersburg. Work for the Red Cross Society St. Petersburg, Friday. The Dowager Czaritac, ha sissued a rescript to the led Crose Society directing it to make proriaion for the alleviation of the sufferings of those wounded in the war. A branch of the Bed Cross Society has been established in the New Hermitage oi the Winter Palace. Offers of service liave reached the society in sucli numbers that no more aplications will be entertained until further notice.—Press Asso- ciation War Speeial. A Franco-German Alliance P Berlin, Friday. The Hanoverscher Courier" learns that some weekst ago Russia made certain pro- posals in Berlin, amounting practically to the conclusion of a Franoo-German alliance. Ger- many, however, did not accept the proposals, b,e,oF.,use she feared she might be prevented from observing strict neutrality in the Far Eastern struggle .-Renter. Italian Admiral and Russian Tactics. Rome, Thursday.—Interviewed on the war, Admiral Landiam, who commanded the Italian squadron during the Cino-Japaneee War, ia represented as having expressed the opinion that Port Arthur was not a good base for operations. The Ja.pa.Dese would gain a. mas- tery on the sea. The Russian Fleet was destined to be destroyed. The Russians had made a. mistake in depriving Admiral Skrydloff of the command and in dispersing their forces. The Japanese were now at liberty to land in Korea., and the Russians, in view of the diffi- culty of obtaining supplies by the Trans-Sibe- riaa Railway, could not put more than 150,000 men into Manchuria, while Japan was in sh position to send 300,000.—Renter. r Telegrams for the Far East. Øt. Petersburg, Friday. The Telegraph Department haa eea.sed to accept telegrams to Eastern Asia via the Sibe. rian lines, which are exolnsiveJy reserved fat official desptiutabes. Private telgrazns will be forwarded via the Caucasus and Persia* oa the Julft-Buahiro lim.-Reut-er. The Demand for Coal. The Japanese are etill inquiring for tonnage for the Far East, and we an l'iven to under, stand that steamers are not likely to dear for JajMm hot far Singapore, or WEgUr JQr

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CUT OFF I Things in the East continue to look as bad as bad can be for Russia; but one of the worst features of the case, so far as she is concerned, is that the Siberian Railway has been destroyed in at least one place, thus cutting off Manchuria from the base of supplies. It. was known long ago that the Japanese were quite prepared to carry out this little opera- tion, and we may expect it to be repeated at various points along the line. This, or course, will greatly increase the diffi- culties of the Northern Power, and will hamper her as much on land as she is already hampered on the sea. It is said that Russia is now negotiating for the passage of her Black Sea Fleet through the Dardanelles. What effect this will have in Europe cannot be exactly fore- seen, but assuming that the fleet in ques- tion is allowed to leave the Black Sea and get through the straits, we cannot see that Russia will be much the better. The fleet will not be improved by its long voyage through Eastern waters, and the Japanese will be eagerly awaiting it to make another present to the fishes.

In the current number of the War J Cry, under the heading Newport, we find the following — One man left meeting and went to pub, wbere he had fonr pints of beer, but returned for salvation. This little incident raises a question which we commend to our teetotal friendq. It is this: Would the man have decided on taking the right road but for those four pints of beer?