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MISCELLANEOUS. 1 ENTERTAINING AND CURIOUS: I CONDENSATIONS. | Eighty per cent. of Portuguese peasants can neither read nor write. Corea i3 rich in gold. copper, coal, and iron, but it is only daring recent years that I the mines have been properly worked, The longest telephone wire span in the world is 3.200 feet from pole to pole, span- ning the Stisquehanna. river at Lancaster, P 1 Pennsylvania. Stronger than the Iliad The life of Dick Turpin forms the basis of a serial story, in modern Greek, now being published in Athens. The adventures of the famous highwayman and his bonny Black Bess are read with avidity by Hellenic youths. 1 Lost Gamps I Every year 600.000 umbrellas are said to be lost in Paris. According to these statistics, one person in every four loses his umbrella. The police sa.y that ladies are much more carefnl with their things than men, for the number of parasols taken to the lost property office annually is only about 100. Found Husbands I Madame Heriot. the French lady who i3 to marry Colonel Marchand, of Fashoda. fame, is the widow of Commandant Heriot, formerly managing proprietor of the famous Paris Louvre store, who on his death left a fortune of some £ 3,000,000. Madame Heriot, well known for her acts of charity, had two sisters, who were employed as sales- women in the Louvre, and each of the three married a director or part-proprietor of that gigantic and well-known establishment. Hotels Employ Locksmiths I All the great hotels in London and else- where have an accomplished loofcamith close at liand; and no day passes without the ser- vices of such a man. being required, for the keys of luggage are often lost or refuse to act. These locksmiths meet with very mysterious persons who own such laggag&perg(mg who are desperately anxious that the man who forces or picks the locks of their luggage shaJl not even get a glimpse of the contents, for they stand over him as he works, and, directly the lock givee, hurriedly hand over to him his feeand say, Never mind opening the thing further!" These locksmiths some- times give useful information to the police, as in a recent case, where a new arrival's luggage contained certain suspicions metal plates, which afterward3 proved to be for printing sham Bussian rouble notes. How Nations Sleen I Considering that we all spend on an average one-third of our whole lives in bed, it is not wonderful that a good deal of care, expense, and trouble is expended on our sleeping places. In this country the unhealthy feather bed is being driven out, by the healthier mat- tress, which also rules -in America- French beds are noted for their hardness, and Ger- man beds are so ridiculously short that foreign visitors are often much too big for them. Many Norwegian beds are made to pull out from recesses. The hammock rules in South and Central America. The Indians of Guiana plait most beautiful hammocks out of grass, which they dye prettily. Japanese lie upon mattillg laid out on the floor, with a stiff, uncomfortable, wooden head-rest. It would take an Englishman years to get accus- tomed to such a bed of torture. The Chinese use low bedsteads, often elaborately carved. But their only mattresses and coverlets are made of matting. In winter they put on heavy clothes wadded with cotton, in which they sleep. Of aJl people, the easiest to. suit in the way of sleeping quarters are negroes. An African negro, like a wild animal, can curl up anywhere.

HEALTH OF SIR EDWARD I REED, M.P Sir Edward Reed, M.P., returned to London from a ten days' vacation at Folkestone on Tuesday. He had intended to be with the coal deputation to the Chancellor of the Exchequer that day, and went very eaxly to London for the purpose, but when on the point of leaving his hotel for the train he was delayed by an attack of coughing, which dis- abled him from attending either the deputa- tion to the Chancellor or the shipbuilding debate in the House which followed on the same day. His general health has, neverthe- less, greatly improved with the return of warmer weather, and he is receiving the con- gratulations of his relatives and friende on his strong and robust appearance.

SIR EDWARD CLARKE AND I UNIONIST HOPES. At Cheltenham, on Thursday, Sir Edward Clarke diacuaeeJ a number of public ques- tions on the assumption that a general elec- tion must be near at hand, and declared that he saw no reason why the result of an appeal to the people should not be favourable to the present Administration. He himself hoped that at the next general election he would be able to return to Parliamentary life. It is worthy of note that when Sir Edward Clarke retired from the representation of Plymouth his seat was taken by the Hon. Ivor Guest.

CARDIGANSHIRE POLICE. I A meeting of the Cardiganshire Standing I Joint Committee was held at the Town-hall, Lampeter, on Thursday, when Major Price Lawes (Tyglyn Aeron) was appointed chair- man for the ensuing year. A letter was read from the Home Office for- mally approving of the appointment of Mr. Edward Williams, of the Liverpool City Force, as-chief-constable.

ART EXHIBITION AT PENARTH. I Miss Agnes M. A. Miles, certificated South Kensington Art Masters, also of the Royal Drawing Society. London, held an exhibition of her pupils' work at the Lansdowne Hotel, Peaiarth. There were about 150 exhibits, in- cluding paintings and decorative works, wood-carving, marqueterie, and poker-work. The exhibits were much admired, and in- cluded a Louis XIV. screen, painted on satin, by the Misses Clarice and Ethel Radcliffe; water colours, by Miss Ethel Travere; a clever water study, by Miss Marjorie Travers, aged thirteen years; a good seascape, in water coioor, by Miss Daisy Andrews; study of a horse's head, by Miss Clarice Radcliffe; study of a fisher boy's head, by Mm Llewel- lyn. Newport; a dictated drawing, by Miss Irene Gage, fiadyr, who was awarded a bronze star (medal), Royal Drawing Society, London; dictated drawings, by Master Nor- man Gokfeworthy, aged seven years, h.c., and Miss Marjorie Travis, c., Boyal Drawing Soeiety, London; drawings, by Miss Ethel Radcliffe, commended by RoyaJ Drawing Society, London; water colour studies of iris and tulipe, by Miss LaJa Charles Jones; studies in poppies (oil painting), by Miss Violet Dartnell, Cardiff; Dutch scene, by Miss Amy Roberts, Cardiff; studies from objects, by the Misses Dorothy, Marie, and Meg Le Brasseor, Newport, and Miss Dorothy Llewellyn, Newport; exhibits by pupils of Hazelhurst School, Penarth; carvings, by Mrs. Alfred Sheppard, Mrs. Chellew, Miss Heitzman, Miss Wilkins, and Miss Kate Lander; poker-work, by Miss Ethel Travis, Mrs. Sheppard (marqueterie), and Mies Ethel Radcliffe. Miss Miles also exhibited a. num- ber of satin centres and coloured poker-work on velvet. The carving was also designed by her.

EBBW VALE COLLIERS PROSE- I CUTED. At Ebbw Vale Polioe-oourt on Thursday I Herbert Gale (15}, Thomas Gale (17), Arthur Green (29), Emcs OBislett (21). "William Hall (24), and J. Wbiting (23), colliers, Ebbw VaJe, were summoned by the Great Western Rail- way Company for leaving the colliers' train whilst in motion at the oompany's station at Hbfrw Yale on March 53. Tfcoaoas Gale, Hall, Outd Gbistett pleaded guilty. Mr. Baker .Jeoes, Newpurt. was for the ij-ccaocotion. aLLd 3fr ? £ Sdwnta, Semgarts defended. Ernes of 46B. we- IMPOSED nu the mzee men who &NESS& '— 31

FIVE-FOLD MURDER.] I WIFE AND FOUR CHILDREN KILLED Husband Tries to Poison Himself Joseph Colebreeze. an Italian ice-cream vendor, of Kilbimie, Ayrshire, on Thursday surrendered to the police. The latter, upon entering his house, found Colebreeze's wife and their four young children dead, with their skulls battered in. The deed had evi- dently been done with a blood-splashed hatchet wlrich was found by the woman's side. Cole- breeze, before surrendering himself, vainly tried to purchase some poison.

I INDIAN HEROES HONOURED. I SPEECH BY GENERAL SIR JAMES I IIILLS-JOHNES, V.C. The interesting ceremony took place at Clifton of dedicating a tables to the memory of Lord Lawrence and Sir Henry Lawrence, the defender of Lucknow. The tablet was unveiled by Field-marshall Sir Henry W. Nor- man, G.C.B., and among the speakers was Lieutenant-general isi- James Hills-Johnes, V.C., G.C.B., who remarked that Lord Law- rence and his brother Henry were noble men, and finer characters were not to be found in the long list of Indian celebrities. They might confidently hope that some of the rising generation who saw the tablet to their meirories would feel an interest in those heroes, would study their lives, and, realising the noble example they had set, would endea- vour to follow in their footsteps. Sir John Lawrence's exertions in the Punjaub would always be borne in mind when they con- sidered the history of the Mutiny, and they would never forget that Sir Henry's gallant defence of Lucknow saved the women and children there from annihilation.

OLD PONTYPOOL CHURCH RESTORED. The ancient and pretty church of St. Michael, situated on the outskirts of Ponty- pool, on the main road to Usk, was re-opened on Thursday afternoon, after a complete internal restoration. The improvements, which have oost close upon JE300, include the entire reseating of the church with new pews I of pitch-pine. A magnificent brass eagle lectern has been presented to the church by Mrs. Essex (The Woodlands) and Mrs. Corbett, in memory of their late father, Mr. E. J. Phillips. J.P., D.L. Other gifts presented to the church include a pair of braes altar candlesticks by the Rev. Christopher Cook (vicar and rector of the parishes of Llanfl- hangel and Mamhilad), a pair of brass flower vases for the altar by the grandchildren of the late Mr. Phillips. and a fine old oak chair for the chanoel by Mrs. Parker, Court Farm. At the services the following officiated: The Ven. Archdeacon Bruce of Monmouth, the Rev. Canon C. E. T. Griffith (Machen), who were the preachers; the Rev. Christopher Cook (vicar) and the Rev. A. W. A. Williams (rector of Panteg).

LOCAL WILLS. I REV. T. G. MORTIMER, YISHGUARD. I The will, dated May 7,1892, with two codicils, dated November 8, 1899, and June 6, 1901, of the Rev. Thomas Gwynne Mortimer, M.A-. of Court Mansion, Fishguard, rural dean of Fishguard, and for many years rector of Castle Bythe, Letterston, who died on Decem- ber 9, in his seventy-third year, has been proved by his sister, Mrs. Anne Thomas, of Court, widow of the late Surgeon-major John William Thomas, and Mr. Thomas James, of Oaerleon, Llanwnda, the value of the real and personal estate being £ 20,354 15s. 9d. The testator bequeaths £100 to his godson, Henry Thomas Rudge, surgeon, of Bristol; tlDO to i Thomas James, and 91,00 to Mrs. Margaretta Eleanora James, and Mary Llewhellin and Eleanor Thomas are to have the use for life of two of his cottages. The residue of his property he leaves to his sister. ] MR. 1. J. THOMAS, MAESTEG. I Letters of administration of the property of Mr. Isaac Jenkin Thomas, of Commercial- street, Maesteg. who died on March 8, intes- tate, have been granted to Mrs. Jane Thomas, the widow, the value of such property amount- in-g to £732 16s. 2d. MR. J. DAVIS, SWANSEA. I The will and two codicils of Mr. John Davis, of Henfaes House, 5, Kensington-terrace, Swansea, who died on February 10, have been proved by the Rev. John William Williams, of 102, Walter-road Swansea, and Miss Minnie Davis, of St. Helen's-road, Swansea, the niece, the value of the estate being £1,229 19s. grofis and £1.141 lls. 3d. net.

SWANSEA INDUSTRIES AND I THE ALKALI ACTS. Various industries which in their trade processes emit more or less noxious fumes are apprehensive lest they be brought within the operation of the Alkali Acts. A Bill with this object was introduced by the Government in 1901, but not carried through, and there is an expectation that a similar measure may be brought in this session. In view of this fact, a deputation of those concerned had a private conference at the House of Commons on Thursday with Mr. Long (Presi- dent of the Local Government Board). The members of Parliament present included Sir George Newnes and Mr. Brynmor Jones. It was represented, among other points, that any undue emission of noxious fumes by such a trade as copper-smelting could be suffi- ciently dealt with by ordinary law, without special legislation.—Mr. Long promised to con- sider the various matters brought before him.

QUARTER SESSIONS, I CARDIFF. I A NASTY TRICK. I Mary Ann Lloyd. a married woman of 41, ye lodging at 24, Mary Ann:âreet. C&rdW. r went into another lodger's room, put on one of the lady's skirts, and left her own in its place. She was now charged with theft, and Mr. Hugh Jones (who was instructed by Mr. J. H. Morgan) prosecuted. The Recorder said it was a nasty trick. but be treated it as a first offence, and the prisoner was bound over. THEFT OF CLOTHING. I Albert Jeremiah (29), collier, of Ferndale, and Nelly Hamlin (30), a servant girl, were charged with stealing a quantity of clothing, the property of Maria Bryant, a wardrobe dealer in Ca-atle-roa-d. on April 5. Mr. St. John Francis-Williams, who was instructed by Mr. J. H. Morgan, prosecuted, and Mr. Gaskell defended Jeremiah. Detective-sergeant Davey and Detective Roeser, it appeared, saw the man carrying some female clothing under his arms, while at the same time the woman came out of a pawnshop at the corner of Keppochrtrtreet. They were suspicious, and took both into cuotody.-Prisoners were sen- tenced to four months' hard labour. THEFT BY A WORKMAN. I David John Evans, an employe of the Crown Biscuit Works, admitted that he had stolen a quantity of lead, the property of George Henry Tregaskis.—There were previous convictions, and sentence of four months was passed.—Mr. Lovat Frazer (instructed by Mr. J. H. Morgan) prosecuted. THREE MONTHS FOR THEFT. I Catherine Smith (42), laundress, pleaded I guilty to stealing a jacket and an overcoat, the property of Mary Jane M'Ewin.—She had been previously convicted, and was sentenced I to three months' imprisonment. Mr- Arthur I Lewis (instructed by Mr. J. H. Morgan) prose- I cuted. CARDIFF WOUNDING CASE. I Charles Leynian (39). seaman, admitted wounding John Morgan at Cardiff on March 30. It was stated that the injury was not serious.-Th,e Recorder said both men were in a disgusting state of drunkenness, and the injured man, to some extent, was the aggressor. He passed sentence of one month's imprisonment.—Mr. Morgan Morgan prose- cuted.

ALLEGED BURIAL SCANDAL AT I ST. BRIDE'S. At the Welsh Calvinistic Mclhodists" Monthly Conference, held in the Vale of Glamorgan, attention was called to an allegation that the Vicar of St. Bride's had refused to act on a notice stating that the family of the late Mr. Evan Horne wished to have his body buried in the family grave according to Nonconformist rites.—On the proposition of Mr. Thomas James, seconded by the Rev. Thomas Watkins, and supported by the Revs. William Thomas, D. G. Jones, and T. Powell, and Mr. J. Thomas, it was decided that the secretary (the Rev. W. A. Williams) be instructed to write to the bishop of the diocese asking by virtue of what Act of Parliament the Vicar of St. Bride's was authorised to act in the manner alleged and to charge the family double fees; and, fnather, to aak hia lordahip to authorise the near to remit the fee. said, to have been wiwugij dan&toded

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[FIGHTING IN TIBET] I AN ENGAGEMENT NEAR GYANGTSE  I Headlong Flight of the Enemy General Macdonald reports that he encoun- tered a force of 2,000 Tibetans holding a narrow gorge a few miles to the Simla side of Gyangtse, necessitating a long flank move- ment. with a, climb of 2,000ft. The Tibetans fired on the advance guard. After shelling the enemy a general advance was made with the result that the enemy fled in all direc- tions, leaving nearly 200 killed. The British loss was three sepoys wounded. The Tibetiaais inclnded regular troops of Shigats9 and Gyangtse, who were dispersed and broke into headlong flight. Local Tibetans are now pleading for peace. Three important Lamas are now en route from the Dalai Lama, and Chinese Amban is on the road to meet Colonel Younghusband. Gyangtse is in a rich district, with smiling valleys and grainfields. Supplies are ample. Farther opposition is highly I unlikely.Reut,sr.

CARDIFF CONSERVATISM. I TOWN'S LOSS BY NON-ADOPTION I OF EDUCATION ACT. There was an overflowing audience at the annual concert given by the South Ward (Car- diff) Conservative Association at the North Church-street School on Thursday night. Mr. W. H. Renwick presided, and wus supported by Messrs. J. A. Kidd, R. Bridcut, R. L. Paxton, D. Steele, Val. Watson, and F. Heilinf;T-he Chairman complained of misrepresentation of the Government's fiscal poii-cy.-Councillor Kidd stated that Cardiff was losing money at th-e rate of £9,043 annually through the non- adeption of the Education Act, and this was due to the stupidity and cussedness of the majority of the members of the town council. —Mr. Bridcut referred to the opponents of the Education Act as amateur Anarchists and toy-shop martyrs. An excellent musical pro- gramme was given. APPOINTMENT FOR MR. PERCY I JEFFREY. It was with regret and also congratulation that the management committee of the Car- diff Conservative Association received on Thursday night the resignation of Mr. Percy Jeffrey, who, by a majority of 77 to three, has been appointed election and organising agent MR. PERCY JEFFREY. I for the Roaeendale Division of Lancashire.- The Chairman (Mr. Herbert Cory) and others spoke in the highest terms of the services rendered to the Conservative party in Cardiff by Mr. Jeffrey, and it was resolved that a testimonial be presented to him.

THE GLAMORGAN COUNCIL. DISCUSSION ON THE SPENDING I POWERS OF MANAGERS. A special meeting of the Glamorgan County Council was held at Pontypridd Town- hall on Thursday, Mr J- Blandy Jenkins, J.P., in the chair. The education committee reported that, having further considered the question of increasing the delegation to the group of managers of the power to spend money up to L2 to the larger sum of PS, as recom- mended by the council, they considered that, as steps had now been taken to appoint sur- veyors, who would have charge of the school buildings, the needs of the schools, in cases of emergency, would be better met by autho- rising the surveyors to expend any sum not exceeding L5 in any urgent matter, and were not prepared to recommend increased power to the bodies of managers, who only met monthly, to spend money on the schools of their group. Alderman Richard Lewis moved the deletion of this paragraph. Mr. Harris seconded. Dr. Morris (chairman of the education com. mittee) said there was no crippling of the managers' powers at all. They could in case of any emergency wire to the chief of the educational authority or the surveyor, and everything ordered would be carried out and confirmed by the education committee. The Rev. J. Dalies (Cadle) said the managers would resign en bioc unless they were given grea-ter powers, and they would have to alter their policy or else they would have to manage the schools from Cardiff. It was agreed that the paragraph referred to be deleted. Mr. David Jones considered the question was an important one. This matter had been referred back to the education committee on two occasions, and it was time for the council to settle the point as to which was the superior authority-the education com- mittee or the council. He gave notice to move a resolution stating that the matter of expen- diture on the part of the managers had been before the council, and that the latter now decided that the limit be ES. On the motion of Alderman T. J. Hughes, the education committee were invited to recommend the appointment of representa- tives on the following bodiesCourt of the University of Wales, Council and Governors of the University College of South Wales ajid Monmouthshire, Governors of Howell's Glamorgan School, and the Central Welsh Board. Alderman T. J. Hughes, Bridgend fthe vice- chairman), was elected to represent the council on the committee formed in pur- suance of the resolution of the Welsh National Conference to watch the developments of the situation from the Welsh National stand- point.

DEDICATION OF A NEW ORGAN AT PONTYPRIDD. The ceremony of dedicating and opening a new organ at St. Katherine's Church, Ponty- pridd, was performed on Thursday by Canon W. Lewis, R.D., vicar of Ystradyfodwg, an eloquent sermon being preached on the occa- sion by the Very Rev. Francis Pigou, D.D., dean of Bristol. The contract price of the organ was £ 1,400, towards which EI50 has been subscribed, whilst Miss Thomas, Llwyn- madog, has also promised £ 100. The organ, which is a three-manual one, is said to be one of the finest in South Wales, and was built from specifications drawn up by Mr. W. J Grainger, F.R.C.O., organist and choir- master of the Parish Church. In the evening an organ recital waa given by Mr. Grainger. The special artistes em- ployed included Master Albert Ludlow (of the London College of Choristers) and Mr. H. Stubbs (of St. Paul's Cathedral, London). The services throughout were very impressive, and were attended by large congregations. The arrangement of an artistic programme was in the handB of the vicar (the Rev. J. P. Griffiths), the churchwardens, Messrs. J. Grif- fiths Jones (" Ap Caradog ") and W. Thomas, and the organist and choirmaster.

RADICAL M.P. FOR CHINESE LABOUR. Mr. A. B. Markham, M.P. for the Mansfield Division, in a letter to his constituents offering to resign, since upon the Chinese labour question he is "quite out of sympathy with the party," says that his views have been formed from a practical knowledge of the conditions of Transvaal mining during the past fourteen years. He has no financial interest in mines or in South Africa. Work- ing men in this country had been led to believe that the object of Chinese labour was to displace white. That view was wholly incorrect and a gross misrepresentation of the facts.

THE PLAGUE IN JOHANNESBURG. A telegram from Lord Milner to the Colonial Office issued on Thursday night stated that up to the 13th inst. there were 157 suspected cases of plague reported, namely, 138 coloured and nineteen white. Seventy-four cases had terminated fatally, aaaneiy, 66 ooioerea and eight white.

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I DIED IN A PIG'S-COT.j -0 I PAINFUL INQUEST STORY AT LYDNEY. Mr. M. F. Carter, coroner, held an inquest on Thursday at Lydney touching the death of Walter Benjamin, 38, single, a saddler, belonging to Nailsworth, who was found dead in his employer's pigs-cot on Monday morn- ing. Deceased had been working for Mr. H. Merrick, saddler, of Lydney, and had been drinking heavily, and, having been turned ■ >ut of his lodgings, obtained permission to sleep in the place mentioned. yr. Merrick saw the man comfortable in his cot late on Sunday night. In the morning he was found dead. A bottle containing a little brandy stood near. Deceased had complained of being ill.—Mr. Merrick was blamed for not having taken steps to get the man removed to the workhouse, the Coroner saying that he left the man to die like a dog.—Dr. Thomas having said tha.t death was due to cirrhosis of the liver and kidneys, caused by excessive drinking, a verdict to that effect was returned.

===== ANGLO-FRENCH AGREEMENT j i-I IMPORTANT CONCESSIONS IN I NIGERIA. The Press Association understands that the new boundary between the Niger and Lake Tchad fixed by the Anglo-French agreement is to a large extent a. provisional one. The two Governments are awaiting the return from Lake Tchad of Colonel Elliot and Captain Mol, the British and French commissioners, who have only recently concluded the delimita- tion of the frontier, over 1,000 miles in length, fixed by the Anglo-French treaty of 1S98, and there is every reason to believe that when the data collected by the commissioners is examined it will be found that the French will receive a much greater accession of terri- tory in Nigeria than has been supposed. Instead of a long and waterless route along the Sahara, France obtains a trtet a hundred miles shorter, along a practicable trade route, I and she acquires, further, thickly-popu- I lated and valuable agricultural zones in the place of uninhabited and sterile desert. FRENCH INTENTIONS IN MOMCOO. I M. Etienne, Vice-President of the French Chamber of Deputies, speaking at Lalla Marnia, Algeria, alluded to the newly-con- cluded Anglo-French agreement, which, he said, was an important event full of promise for the future of nations which were equals in civilisation, and ought to remain always in agreement. He added We obtain the disinterestedness of Great Britain in Morocco. We have our hands free to effect administra- Live, political, and financial reforms in that great and rich country, and to re-place the anarchy which had lasted for centuries by an era of prosperity by which, first, France, and afterwards other civilised peoples, will profit. "-Reuter.

STRANDED DESTROYER TOWED OFF, The destroyer Teaser was towed off the beach at Gosport on Thursday and taken into Portsmouth harbour. Her bows are crumpled up, her side plates started, and her keel muoh injured. But for the presence of mind of Lieutenant Denny, the na.viga.ting officer, the destroyer would have been totally wrecked. As soon as he ea.w the wall he tried to turn his ship, and reversed engines. This was done too late to prevent grounding. The destroyer struck the wooden footing with great force, breaking the timber to pieces. Her crew were thrown down and pitched about the decks, but none of them were injured. She was kept upright till morning by means of anchors and chains, fixed by the Royal Engineers from a neighbouring fort.

I LOSS OF THE GLANYSTWYTH I DERELICT VESSEL EXPLODES AND SINKS. The steamer Oettori, plying between Algeria and Tunis, on her way from Biaerta on Thursday morning saw the wreck of the British steamer Glanystwyth, stranded on the Fratelli Islands. Dense smoke was rising from the derelict. The Oettori was proceed- ing nearer when a loud explosion was heard, and the Glanystwyth sank.-Reuter.

MR. ARTHUR CHAMBERLAIN I AND HIS DEPOSITION, BITTER ATTACK ON MR. BALFOUR AND THE UNIONIST PARTY. Mr. Arthur Chamberlain was presented with an address at Birmingham on Thursday in recognition of his effort.9 on behalf of licens- ing reform. The address was signed by nearly 1,200 magistrates in the United Kingdom. Mr. Chamberlain, in reply, said that the licence surrender scheme which he introduced in Birmingham might have continued longer but that other benches of magistrates all over the country took it up, and the trade revolted. That the revolt in Birmingham was political was as clear as that it was to political pressure that Mr. Balfour yielded. The meetings which resulted in the dismissal of himself and friends from the licensing committee of Birmingham were identified with the Unionist party. The henchmen and wire-pullers of the Unionist party brought down their trained bands of members of Parliament, who shouted them down. He could not help thinking that some people would pay a heavy price in the next world for the honour of having been magistrates in this. He repudiated the political party which had sunk so low, and whose Imperial ideas ended in making them slaves to the empire of drink. The immoral bargain which Mr. Balfour was endeavouring to make with the brewers would not, and could not, succeed.

YSTRAD AND PENTYRCH HuNT. I THE ANNUAL POINT-TO-POINT I RACES- There waa a la.rge attendance of members and of the I general public at the annual point-to-pomt raoes of the Ystrad and Pentyrch Hunt at Pentyrch on Thursday. ??' ? ? the Zicept for a sharp ehower which fail early in the afternoon the weather waB fine, but the turf was heavy, and it was only with difficulty that the horses could sta,y the course. Among those present were Colonel Fisher and party, Mr. J. D??'"° d party, Mrs. W?tw Morgan and party, Mr. IVOC wW? dUams (Dy; ffryn- ffrwd) and party, Colonel Arthar '???PMty. Dr. Edwa? and party, M?tcf )(&Oktosh, Mr. Gerald Bruce and party, Mr. David Da.v?Md party, Mr. Masters and party, and Mr. G- T- party; The officials were:—Judges, Mr. J. D. Williams and Colonel Fisher; starter, Mr. Gerald Bruce; while the duties of hon. secretary were, aa usual, capably per- formed by Mr. G. T. Tretoarne. The five events were confined to subscribers to the hunt a.nd to /1 horf." that had been regularly hunted with the Yatrad and Pen- tyrch Hounds. The 10110wing were the events,- LIGHT WEIGHT, not less than 12st 71b; prize, aflnver CUD. Mr F 3tilm' Circns Giri J Mr W A Ocoksley's Amazon 2 Dr E X Da.vies's Taffy 3 Mr T Quinlan's Countess I • ''At? ran: ?iM m W.K?r ma-'s Pri-. 4 to I Betting—6 to 4 on TaCv 2 to 1 &gzt Princess, 4 to 1 a?Ttf??i? n?—6 Gto ? 4 5 to 1 agst Oo?t? IV., and 10 to 1 ^bo the home stretch Circus G'rt Tally, and Up to the home stt?h Circus Girl, Ta!fy, and Ajn?on were in a beach, but iTn capi^tja"l style w„i.t^h y' fell back, and Circus Girl won in c&pi? style with a good deal in hand. JHBAVY-WEIGHT, not less than 14st; prize, silver cup. Mr G T Tt??fBe's H?mptcn 1 Mr W C Blake's Colonel n. 2 l?ettilLg-6 to 4 C4,1?,,d, and eve= On ll&mptan. TheMW? the only two bOn!eS altered, and Hamp- ton wen comfortably with big ,?e?a?i. FARMERS' RACE; hoiB?s 14 baf^Stf> CM-nr lOst? for every inch exceeding 14 hands to <and f.or e"ery inch Mder 14 hMda? to be allowed; first prize, E10; 2nd ,LS; 3rd. ???? ''?- ???- Mr T LleweUyn's Daiey Grey <1?2). 1 Mr D Jones's Pentyrch Lad (14.2) 2 Mr B J Thom&s'? Miss Alvin (15.3). 3\ Mr R J Tiiomas's Ladv Queen (14-0) 4 Betting:—6 to 4 on Daisy Grey, evens On Pentyreh Lad. 6 to 1 ?t Miss Alvim? Md 10 to ?1 n Z*;a,:yT'jh Queen. ?T? winner led all the wav, but WM closely rh?- lenged on crossing the ploughed field on the home run. Once on the turf Dafiy Grey went away, and won by twenty yards. Miss Alvin made a poor third. SWEEPSTAKE of 58 each. with £ added, for ponies 14 hands and under, confined to ponies regularly hunted during the present season with the Yetrad and Pentvrch Hounds, or owned by persons over whose land the hounds hunt; ponies 14 hands to carry list; 7lb allowed for every inch under 14 hands. Mr J D WUUams'3 Saucy Lad 1 Mr i Evans's Fresh SB:: 2 Mr D Jones's Mountain Lass 3 Betting—Evens on Saucy Lad, 2 to 1 agst Dick, 4 to 1 agst Mountain Lass, 6 to 1 agst Fresh Beer, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Saucy Lad ran splendidly, and won with ease. Mountain Lass waa ouiy featen for second place lu the last five yards. SWEEPSTAKE of £1 each, open to bona fide hunters which have been regularly hunted ill the counties of G<amorgau or M<auB<xzth dorlsg the psesent season. YwAstdy I ?,m's k:mwruc -? 2 Bettim!? W ? <m WyaHMt&y, md 6 W ? agA Tt? <eta the omty t<<? nurki?. 0000r:"ia¥t"; LaBtM?taB?sa?wS<t_*j)?? ?

FORTY POUNDS PER WEEK FOR READERS OF THE "EVENING EXPRESS." DAT BY DAY representatives of the ,rEven- [ ing Express" are cailing at various houses in CARDIFF PENARTH COGAN DINAS POWIS EASTBROOK WHITCHURCH I ELY CADOXTON BARRY DOCK BARRY BARRY ISLAND LLAJNDAFF between nine and ten o'clock in the Evening, with the object of Purchasing a Copy of the "Evening Express" from any one resident of those houses who is prepared to sell the Extra Special, Fifth, or Pink Edition of the day on which he calls for I ONE POUND. If no resident at the houses at which the Representative calls is prepared to sell a copy of the Evening Express" as above described, the Representative will endeavour to purchase a copy at one of the adjoining houses. THE AREA EXTENDED TO MERTHYR. On Monday. April 18. representatives of the "Evening Express" will also commence call- ing at houses in MERTHYR J PENYDRREN I CEFNCOED I DOWLAIS for the purpose of purchasing copies of th& SpeciaJ, Fifth, or Pink Editions. The "Evening Express" representatives are instructed to purchase Forty Copies per Week, AT 21 EACH, Until Further Notice. The harases at which a call will be made have been already selected, but are only known to the manager of the Eveaing Express," who will cause the names and addresses of the persons from whom copies are purchased to be published from time to time in the "Evening Express." Pull list of the names and addresses of persons from whom papers have been pur- chased given in the Evening Express each day.

RESTIVENESS OF IRISH I UNIONISTS. I The report of the Irish Unionist Alliance presented at the annual meeting in Dublin on Thursday advocated a redistribution of seats. The Government's reply to the Nationalist claim to control the Irish police was con- sidered lacking in the firm and decided nega- tive which it demanded. In the subsequent discussion Professor Dowden charged the Government with favouring its enemies in Ireland and giving the cold shoulder to its friends. He announced that this year the Unionist Alliajtce would devote all its energies to promoting a Redistribution of Seats Bill, which it considered absolutely necessary. THE ST. LOUIS EXHIBITION, A PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S PRESS. In connection with the Universal Exhibition at St. Louis, America, which opens next month, a Paxliajaent of the Press has been convened, and it is expected that over 4,000 journalists from many countries will be present. Sir H. Gilzean Reid, LLD., a founder and first president of the Institute of Jour- nalists, has received a. cablegram from the Hon. Mr. Francis, president of the Exhibition. asking him to preside at the meeting of the Press Parliament on May 19. "The invitation has been accepted, and it is expected that a. considera.ble number of British journalists who have been invited will take part.

A BRUTAL IRISH MURDER j EXPIATED. James Campion, miner, aged 45, was hanged at Kilkenny on Thursday for the murder of his wife on November 8 last. While the pair were returning from Castle- comer to their home at Coolbawn tlrd-man attacked his wife, kicking her in a brutal manner, and leaving her to die by the road. side. Since his conviction Campion spent much time in prayer, and was perfectly resigned to his fate. Billington was the executioner.

LIBERAL CHURCHMEN. The inaugural meeting of the Church of England Liberal and Progressive Union was held on Thursday in the vestry of Bow Church, Cheapside, Earl Beauchamp presiding. The principa,l resolution, in favour of constituting the Union. waa moved from the chair, and seconded by the rector of Bow Church (the Rev. A. W. Hutton). The subsequent speakers included Mr. G. W. E. Russell, Mr. Cyril Dodd, the Rev. the Hon. J. G. Adderley, the Rev. Russell "Wakefield, and the Rev. Stephen Glad- stone. A committee waa appointed to make further arrangements. The Rev. D. R. Fother- ingham is acting as secretary.

A "WHITAKER WRIGHT" SUICIDE. At an inquest at York on Thursday on Mr. Thomas Percy Noble, solicitor, of York, son of the legal secretary to the Archbishop of York, the jury found that he committed suicide whilst temporarily insane. On Wed- nesday he was arrested on a county-court commitment for debt, but left the bailiff to go to a lavatory, and it is supposed to have drunk poison while there. He died twenty minutes later. Mr. Noble was 53 years of age, and a widower.

REMARKABLE FATALITIES AT BRISTOL. Whilst bending over a cot in which her one- year-old daughter wae lying, a Bristol woman, named Martyn, had an epileptic fit. Her face became buried in the pillow, and she was suffocated. The baby was pinned down by the unconscious mother, and despite the infant's effort to stle free she also was suffocated. The jury at the inquest on Thurs- day returned a verdict of "Accidental death" in each case.

GREAT BRITAIN AND ITALY. The new Benadir Company, which is to be formed in a. few days, and which will be amalgamated with the present company, will commence operations after the question of the sale of the Benadir Coast, which belongs to the Sultan of Zanzibar, has been settled. Great Britain haa agreed to give Italy a good approach, and in return for this concession and for her good offices with the Sultan of Zanzibar, Great Britain will receive terri- torial compensation in Northern Somaliland.

IMPORTANT RIGHT OF WAY CASE. His Honour Judge Ellioofct, at Newnham County-court on Wednesday, gave judgment for plaintiff in a. right of way case, which had been before the court for some considerable time past. The plaintiff was Mr. J. R. Benneitt, J.P., of Chachill, near Gloucester, and he sued the Westbury-on-Severn Urban District Council, and sought to recover zEl damages, and an injunction in respect of their having, through their servants, broken off a lock, and assorted their claim on behalf of the public to a right of way over certain properties. Mr. Langley Smith was plaintiff's solicitor, and Mr. Harry Lewis (instructed by Mr. M. H. Carter, junior, clerk to the defendant council) defended.

A POLICEMAN FINED FOR CON- TEMPT. Albert C. Jones, a Gloucestershire policeman, who is stationed at Newnhatn-on-Severn, as inspector of weights and measures for the county authority, received a summons to attend Newnham County-court, as a juror on Wednesday, and in consequence of his failure to put in an appearance, his Honour Judge Ellicott, imposed a fine of £2. I

ADVICE TO MQTHEBS."—Are you uroien la your rest by a sick child suffering with the paiu by cutting teeth? Go at once to a chemist and get a bottle of itx9. Wlnsiow's SoothiDg Siyup. It will relieve the poor sufferer imniedlaely. It is pleasant to taste. it prcxioeas uatoral, quiet steep by relieving- the child from pain, &ad the little eherab awakn as bright aa a battuu. Of all chemists. b, lid. Der bottle. 40: STEVENS' BKKAD, BAM RfcXiUi^AKi.r, will inmne the health aad perimureatiy strengthen tte float.-ci2Ta>

I FOOTBALL UNION. BRICE AND MR. FINDLAY: 1 I FORMER SUSPENDED A meeting of the general committee of the Welsh Bugby Football Union was held at the Queen's Hotsl, Cardiff, on Thursday night.- A letter was road from Police-constable Brice. cf the Cardiff Club, in which he refused, at the behest of the Union, to apolo- giso to Mr. Crawford Findlay, the referee in the Wales v. Ireland match, after which the former is illoged to have made an insulting remaik to the latter.—It was decided to sus- pend Brioe until the end of October next. Mr. A. H. Williams reported Schofield, of Treorky, for deliberately kicking a Peny- graig payer .-Schofield was suspended until the end of the present year.—Mr. Williams also reported Osboine, the Treorky linesman, and it was decided that he should not be allowed to operate in that capacity again.— The CinderfDrd Club reported Pontnewydd for nc-.n fulfilment of fixture, and the latter -were ordered to pay L3 to the former.—Whit- churoh, lepoited by Blaina for the same leasoti, w're ordered to arrange another fhtnre on a date in September next.-Ca--r- phiily were ordered to play Llwynypia. at Llwynypia, on April 23, the date on which the latter would have been due at Caerphilly had the latter club fulfilled their fixture.-An appli- cation was received from the Welsh Junior League to become affiliated with the Welsh Rugby Union- The application was refused on the giound that the clubs composing the Welsh Junior League were already affiliated as individual clubs to the Welsh Rugby Unioii.-Penygraig complained that Ponty- pridd had played two men, named Marsh and Davies, before they had received their transfers.—Both players were suspended until they have received their transfers.—Canton complained that Ystrad Stars had not paid them half the gross gate received at a recent eup-tie -It was decided that all Welsh clubs be prohibited from playing the Ystrad Stars until further iiotice.-Wii-h reference to a disputed fixture between Tredegar and Cwm- bran, it was decided that the latter must carry out their contract, and play another match at Tredegar, upon a date to be mutually agreed upon as early as possible.— It was decided to recommend to the general I meeting that the trial match next season be played at Neath. I SOUTH WALES FOOTBALL LEAGUE. ? The South Wales Football League held then I usual meeting at the Alexandra Hotel, Car- diff, on Thursday evening, Mr. George Mercer presiding over a good attendance. The prin- cipal topic for discussion was that with refe- rence to the refusal of Mr. John Sdndiford (the chairman of the league) to sign a cheque in favour of Bogerstone for 30s. Mr. 8a,ndi- ford at a previous meeting detailed his roaBOns for his action, and, after a long dis- cuseion on Thursday, it was resolved to rescind the previous re eolation authorising the cheque to be signed, and, further, that if the Rogerstone Club care to make an appli- cation for a grant, the question will receive the attention of the leagm.-Porth were ordered to re-play their match against B&rrv at the last-mentioned place on Monday, April 25.—For playing Edmonds and Jenkins, two Nelsoti players, in their recent game against Pontlottyn, the Merthyr Vale Club were ordered to have two points deducted in the league competition. I CARDIFF V. GTOUCFSTER-CIIARITY MATCH. I At Gloucester on Thursday Mr. G. Romans s Gloucester fifteen and Mr. S. Aitken's Cardiff fifteen played a match, arranged at the sug- gestion of some of the Cardiff players. for the benefit of the funds of the local infirmary. The Cardiff executive very generously paid the expenses of the visiting team. Teams:- Gloucester: Back, G. Romans; three-quarter backs, A. Lewis, L. Years, J. Harrison, and J. Stephens; half-backs, D. Gent and W. Wil- liams; forwards, F. Gonlding, W. Johns. B. Parham, A. Hawker, G. Matthews. G. Denley (Stroud). G. Smith, and Hussey (Lydney). Cardiff: Back: E. Jennings: three-quarter backs, C. Lewis (Newport). Cecil Biggs, W. Gunstone, and G. M'Grath; half-bocks. R. David and P. Bush: forwards, C. Pritchard (Newport). W. Ham, E. Harding, D. Evans, H. G Thomas (Newport), W. Johnson. H. Kelt (Newport), and T. Smith. There were about 2.000 spectators present when Mr. S. Aitken kicked off for the visitors, and the game commenced with a series of I long kicks. A good rUAh by the Cardiff for- wards was Rt?pped by Romans, Lrd just after the same player gained ground from a free kick. Gloucester then worked to the visitors' 25, where Vears ran well and tranrforr to Hawker, who dropped for goal, but failed, and the ball went dead. Cardiff now pressed, and from some loose nlav M'Grath scored, Cecil Biggs failing with the kick. In the ensuing nlay a round of pacing let in Wil- 1 liams with a try for Gloucester, which Romans converted. Play was now fast and open. I Half-time score. G. T. M. Mr. Romans's Fifteen 1 0 0 1 Mr. Aitken's Fifteen 0 1 0 j On resuming Gloucester pressed again. and Williams appea-red to score, but the referee disallowed it. From the drop-out Gloucester j tried very hard to score, but the visitors' defence prevailed, and a free kick relieved them. Cardiff then worked to half-way, and Charlie Lewis took a drop for goal and only just failed to cover the bar. From a line-out close to the Gloucester goal Johnson obtained and passed to Harding, who scored, Bush goaling. Cardiff again pressed, and after a good run Gunstone scored again. Bush con- verting. Gloucester were pressing hard when the whistle went for no side. Final score. G. T. M. 1 Mr. S. Aitken's Fifteen 2 10 Mr. Romans's Fifteen 1 0 0 I TREORKY V. YSTRAD STARS. I Played at Treorky. Final rcore:-Treorky, I 3 tries; Ystrad Stars, nil. I CARDIFF SCHOOLS LEAGUE. I Court-road, nil; Grangetown, nil. Llwynypia, 1 penalty goal; Cilfynydd, nil. I I GLAMORGAN V. SOUTH OF IRELAND. The committee of the Glamorgan Club met at Cardiff on Thursday night, when it was reported that no ground was available on Saturday next for the proposed match between Glamorgan County and the South of Ireland, and the Irishmen being unable to travel for a Wednesday match the projected fixture fell through. A fixture will be arranged for next season. I GLAMORGAN POLICE Y. MERTHYR. I I A match between a team representing the Glamorgan police and a team from Merthyr and district was played on Thursday after- noon on the Gwynne Field, Cefn, in aid of the I Merthyr War Memorial (Obelisk) Fund. The game was stubbornly contested, and ended without anything having been scored on I either side. Mr. G. Boots, the Newport captain, refereed.

I GOLF. I I TE"Y SPRING MEETING. I I The spring meeting commenced on the I Tenby links on Tuesday. Appended are the I results to date:— MEJTS FOTTBSOMES. Mr. L. M. Thomae and Mr. M. Leeds 13 5 down Mr. R. Reynolds and Mr. Eaves. 14 7 „ Mr. B. Hulton and Mr. T. Ciminghame 14 8 „ Capt. Plumer, R.N., & Fleet-surgn. Sparrow 12 9 Mr. S. Cattley and Mr. A. Maesy 15 9 „ Mr. G. Smith and Mr. Arbuthnot 8 9 Colonel Owen and Mr. B. CuniDghame 11 10 „ Mr. M. M. Thomas and Dr. Sanders 14 10 „ Capt. Henderson R.N., and Mr. Muncaster 17 11 „ Mr. Tiadell and Captain Marshall. 14 12 „ MEN'S SINGLE HANDICAP. Gross. H'cap. Net. Captain Plnraer 9S 17 78 Mr. S. W. Cattley 90 8 82 Colonel Owen 107 24 83 Mr. G. Smyth 86 2 84 Mr. R. Hulton 91 6 85 Mr. A. Massy. 118 33 85 Mr. A. E. Mathiae 102 14 83 Mr. R. J. Reynolds 104 14 90 Mr. M. Mathias-Thomas., 101 11 90 Fleet-surgeon Sparrow. 108 18 90 Mr. F. Tindall. 104 14 90 Mr. H. H. Mathias 101 10 91 Mr. L. Mathias-Thomas 94 2 92 Col. Morgan Lloyd, C.B. 110 17 93 Mr. E. Aves. 117 24 93 Mr. W. Booker .113 20 93 Mr. R. Cunihame 101 8 93 The Rev. D. Morris. 124 28 95 Mr. E. Muncaster 122 26 96 The Bev. J. Davies lZ3 26 102 First prize for handicap up to 16: Mr. S. W. Cattley; 2nd ditto, Mr. G. Smyth. First prize for handicap over 16: Captain Plumer, B.N.; 2nd ditto, Colonel Owen. BEST BOUND OF NINE HOLES. Gross. H'cap. Net. Colonel Owen 48 12 36 LADIES' SINGLE HANDICAP. H'cap. Miss Yachrfl 12 3 down. Miss Clifton. 12 5" Mlss A. Voyle 12 7" Miss Grace Morris 14 7 Miss A. Jones Lloyd 15 8 „ MiM A. Jones Lloyd 15 8 BEST 9-HOLE MEDAL ROUND. Gross. H'cap. Net. Miss E.^Cunninghame 56 15 41

I CRICKET. I REST OF ENGLAND V. MR. WAJRNER'S TEAM. There having arisen considerable difficulty in deciding the proposed match between the Rest of England and the M.C.C. Australian Eleven on the original date, viz., June 16, there is every probability that it will take place at Lord's on the dates suggested by Lord Ha.wke, who hr aesistiing- to make the match a success, and the Yorkshire Committee, who propose to forego their fixture with the M.C.C. which is down for May 9 and following days. Mr. A. G Steel, K.C., Lord Hawke, and Mr. A. C. MacLaren will be asked to select the Rest of England side. DINAS. POWIS CLUB DINNER. The annual dinner ot tne Dinas Powis Cricket Club took place on Thursday even- ing at the Three Horse Shoes Inn, Dinas Powis, the president (Major-general H. H. Lee, J.P.) in the chair, with Mr. A. Black in the vice-chair.

I WRESTLING. I GEORGE IÆRlCH V. ERNEST SIEGFRIED. At the Alhambra, Leicester-square, London, on Thursday these men brought off their wrestling match for £50 a side and a purse of 910U. The conditions were that Lurich should throw Siegfried three times in au hour under Urteco-Roman rules, a rest of teu minutes I being allowed between each fall. A large company turned up to see the contest, but 'omlatt?r w? not of a very exciting charac- ter. Not only did Lurich fail to win, hat he did not get a single fall during the course of 60 minutes' actual wrestling. Siegfried, who throughont showed great yf Mmii rnrrrfwitnl •

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TORREY-ALEXANDER MISSION AT I CARDIFF. Preparations are being made for the mission which the American evangelists, Dr. Torrey and Mr. Alexander, are to hold in Cardiff in October next, and the plans for the tem- porary building, which is to stand in Cathays Park, and to accommodate 6,500 people, have been approved. The whole district as far as Merthyr, Newport, and Barry, has been mapped out into districts, in each of which united prayer meetings for the success of the xniasion are being periodically held- Mr. Alexander ia expected, to pay a flying visit to OthKtHf during hia Bristol mission, probably about, ten days hestce,^in-^on}er<to Lm:ä1J/

THE SUPPLY OF TEACHERS. Sir William Anson on Thursday received a deputation of educationista, who urged that, each district should be compelled to train a. number of pupil teachers sufficient to the requirements of the locality. Sir William replied that he did not see how compulsion could be applied. A somewhat favourable answer was given to a request that the old system of training should be allowed to con- tinue for a. time until secondary schools had been supplied in all districts. Printed by the Proprietors, Western Mall Limited, and '•puillhAed by them at their offioes, St. Mary-etreet., Cardiff; Caatie Bailey-street, Swansea; V ictoria-strw.-t, Jlerthyr TvdfiJ—all in the County of Glamorgan; qg their offices, 22, High-street, Newpoort-in the OOdtr of MMuaMnth; and at their cmoee. The TIlllWl!jj BKtMt.; ? the County or Bret?TMc?. J ? FEmAY.??a'BtL.??M?