Evening Express

Earthquake in India. I f,1ANY PERSONS KILLED OR INJURED Xahorro, Sa-turd.%y.-An earthquake, equn-I I In severity locally to the great shock of last April, has occurred in Bashahr, one of the Sdmla. Hill native States. Two persons have been killed and 24 injured at Rampnr. In the town. the law-court, poat-ofnee, amd police- etation are destroyed. Six persons have boon kiOed and two injured at Kakoola, ou the, Himdr.E'an-Tibet road, near Ra-mpuT. Renter,

A NORMAL SPRINGTIME. T:' t doctors differ is as true in the prac- tice of horticulture as of medicine, and a reprowmtative of the "Morning Post," in eearch of expert opinion as to the effect of the late brief spell of sunshine on vegetation round London was enlightened by views the most diverse. One florist in the Windsor dis- trict boldly averred that everything except forest trees and conifers was quite a fort- night in advance. On Wednesday, he said, bud were swelling wisibly" and young leaves expanding perceptibly. On the other hand lees optimistic obeervers declared that almost eTerything was normal though mak- ing good progress. Personal observation showed that it WaaJ only in the way of flower- ing shrubs and bushes, such as lilac, and well-cstablished clumps of roses that marked development was noticeable. The almond tree, which forms such a charming object in Nearly spring, was everywhere displaying its bright pink buds, and here and there were Jnoticeable sprays of expanded blooms. There was certainly httle sign of undue advamoe among the fruit trees, whether large or email, though an apricot on a sunny wall wae reported to be in flower. The general teepect of the parks and gardens of tho Metro- polis is oertainly only normal. Hyacinths, 'marciseie, tulips, and other autumn-planted bulbs are well up and showing for bloom, but scarcely in advance of the season. In lBmall sheltered gardens open on the sunny side bulbe are quite forward, and early da, such aa the Tenby (N. obvallaris), and hyacinths have been plucked from the 'Open ground.

RELIEF OF CARDIFF POOR. I Stfeakfng at the meeting of the Cardifr Guardians to-day, Mr. F. J. Beavan said he Supposed the relieving officers had power to give food, and to help in kind, in cases where distress wae undoubted. People came to his house continually; one poor man called that morning, who declared that he had not broken his fast since gome time the day before. The Chairman (Mr. 0. H. Jones) said the -ffw,ers had power in urgent cases. Mr. Beavan: Notwithstanding that there Is a husband and father? The Chairman: Destitution is tho test. It tnust be reported at once to the board. Mr. Ames said the relieving officers had the power and exercised it, and reported the facets to the committees. The Bev. J. R. Buckley: It is done week after week.

LIFE LOST FOR SIX MARBLES I Despite all accounts of British degeneraoy, the sporting instinct in our race dies hard, as demonstrated in a melancholy way by the death of James Wilson, a nine-year-old boy, of Somers Town. It was explaiinpd at yesterday's inquest, that Wilson, with some companions, went to the Begent's Canal, and there one oi the boys said to Wilson: "I'll cive you six marbles if you show me how you can swim." Wilson accepted the challenge, took off his felothee, and dived into the water. He had nearly reached the ot.her side when be sank, and, although a lad named Sulli- van bravely tried to save him, the poor boy Was drowned.

FINES FOR COCK-CROWING. I T*he Portsmouth. Corpora,tion have obtained the samction of the Local Government Board to a. bye-la vf for putting down cock-crowing and dog-barking within the borough. Under this bye-law nciogh hmusmay present to the wniar of a cock that crows at night or a, dog that bays the moon a written notice refjmrrng m to stop t.he nuisance. If this tiotioo is not complied with the owner may be taken before the borough magistrates and fined forty shilTioigs.

GIRL'S STORY OF MYSTERIOUS BURGLAR. I A servant girl, named Florence Trebble, feed nineteen, told the Barnstaple police a it range story of a burglary at Hazehurst 4jouse. In the abreuoe of her master and mistress, she said, the house was entered by t strange man. who frightened her to death, be told her that if she said he had been in th3 house he would stab her. Subsequently tt was found that £6 and a jewel case, con- taining rings, a bangle, Ac., had been taken trom A bedroom. The girl gave a vivid iescriptian of the burglar and his attire, and Identified a man as the culprit. Later she Bonfessed that her story was an invention. lind that the articles stolen were concealed hi the gardun, where they were dug up. She pas charged at Barnstarle Police-court yester- iIzy and remanded.

MERTHYR BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The ordinary weekly meeting of the Merthyr Board of Guvrdiane was held to-day, Mr. John Rogers. chairman, presiding. A special committee appointed to define the duties of their female visiting officar, proposed to be appointed for the Merthyr Upper diet-riot, presented their report, and it was arranged that the question of making the appointment ahmild be taken tip at the next meeting. Authority was given to the assessment com- itnittee to engage the services of aill expert "Valuer to value the new Taff Yale brewery, the new post office at Merthyr, the extensions vof the Merthyr gas works, and the extensions ef the brewery of Messrs. Giles and Hiarrap.

TRANSVAAL GOLD OUTPUT. A c&MWram from the Transvaal Chamber of Mines to-day states that the total gold output of the Transvaal for February amounted to 407,668 ounces, of tbq value of &1,7,31,664, being a decrease of 20.970 ounces, ,-valale L89,075, as compared with January. The output in February last yeStr was 353,811 canoes, toatie £ 1.545,371.

SWANSEA ACTRESS'S ENGAGEMENTS Miss Marion Evans, Swansea, has been engaged by Mr. Beerbohm Tree to play her old part of "Lady Mortimer" in "Henry IV." mi the forthcoming revival of Shatapearean plays at His Majesty's Theatre, London, rim-iny. t.hft Sbafcspeare Week,

DIED ON THE WAY I TO CARDIFF INFIRMARY. I Canton Man's Singular Fate I A somewhat curious case was received at the Cardiff Infirmary on Friday. A man named Thomas Rickard, of 264, Cowbridge- road, was very ill, and his relatives aent, for a doctor, who found that he was suffering from abdominal trouble, and said the best thing that could be done for him was that he should be taken to the infirmary. His removal was arranged, but he died on the way.

Fighting Round Tangier Paris, Saturday.—The Tangier correspon- dent of the "Petit Journal" telegraphs an account of severe fighting which took place in the district round about that town yes- terday between the followers of B-aisuli and the Andjera and Benimeasaour tribesmen. Ten men were killed and forty wounded. The correspondent audB that thA Sultan's repre- sentative in Tangier has no longer any real authority, and renewed disturbances are feared.—Central News. Foreign Policy of Spain. I Paris, Saturday.—The Spanish Premier's denial notwithstanding, the Algeciras corre- spondent of the Journal" still maintains that a treaty is on the point of being con- cluded between Spain and Great Britain. The correspondent further declares that it will be preceded by a Hispano-Portuguese treaty. The Duke of Almodov-ar, he states, will leave Algeciras for Madrid to-day with the object of signing at Madrid, in conformity with the wishes of King Alfonso, a treaty of alliance with Portugal, which is to be brought to the Spanish capital by King Carlos.—Central News.

I VILLAGERS SOLVE A PROBLEM. The question of old-age pensions has befen solved at Wrabness. There are 54 houses in the village, and the heads of 30 of them belong to a prov-idont society, which pays 5s. a week for life to any member attaining I t,he age of 65, whether he be ill or well. There are at least three members who have been drawing this pension for fifteen years.

CARDIFF PASSIVE RESISTERS. I Half-a-dozen passive resistors from the Cathays district, including four pastors (the Bevs. David Ea vies, IL M. Kugtties, John Williamson, and Thomas Hughes), were sum- moned at Oairdiff Police-court this afternoon. Non,- of the ministers appeared, but two other gentlemen attended the court, and very kindly dispensed with tfhe orthodox tirade. They merely said they wished to make a public protest agtaintrt the education rate. In eaoh case a. warrant was issued.

The wedding anniversary of t-he King and Queen. is being celebrated a.t Windsor to- day. Aft an earljy hour the bells of St. rs Chapel, Winddcir Castle, and- St, {John'e Ofruroh were runfe

I USHANT DISASTER. I  SAVED I STEAMER SUNK: CREW SAVED Messages received in London at noon to- day announce that a large steamer is ashore on the Pierres Vertes to the north-west of Ushant. Owing to the thick fog the signal- men in the lighthouse at Molene have not yet been able to discover the identity of the vessel. Since eaTly morning the sound of the firing of the steamer's guns has been Beard, and lifeboats have been sent to the assistance of the ship. It has been discovered that the- vessel's boats have been lowexed, amd that she will become a total wreck. The firing of the guns indicates that the vessel is probably a large passenger liner, and her identity is awaited with much anxiety. GOT OFF AND SUNK. I The Central News says-—A later message I from Ushant states that the unknown Btearner ashore there was refloated after some difficulty, but sunk shortly afterwards to the north-east of Loedoc, in Fronveur. The steamer's syren had been going all the morn- ing for assistance. Her name has not been ascertained. Lloyd's JfrxtetTic, Gape Fintsterre, agent reports that a large efcuamer has stranded to the north-west of Molene. Name not yet known. She is considered lost. Lifeboats have goneoul. A thick fog- prevailed. Later. The vessel which-sank off Cape PJBisterre was the British steamer Nelson. The crew of 21 were saved.—Reuter. The steamer Nelson was of 1,173- net regis- tered tonnage, and was owned by tbe Nelson Steamship Company in London. The Nelson wab bound from Port Talbot to St. Nazaire vitli. cargo of 3,000 tons of ore.

I New Tredegar Horror. ANOTHER ARREST PROBABLE. It is stated thait no evidence bd= forth- ooming to connect the youth Jack Morgan with the murder of little Edith Wail at New Tredegar, he will be released at the next magisterial hearing. It is believed that another arrest is imminent. It is pointed out that the girl could not have been out on the mountain all night, and that iher body must have been placed where it was found after siio died. The police inform us in reference to these statements that there are a number of sensational rumours in circulation with re- gard to the crime, but that there is no truth whatever in any of them, and there has been no fresh development.

I Miners' Meeting. I I FEDERATION FINANCES. I A meeting of the executive council of the South WaJes Miners' Federation was held at Cardiff to-day to make arrangements for Monday's conference, at which the proposed scheme for strengthening the Federation finances will be considered.

I STARVING CHILDREN. Another Burden on Ratepayers. At Merthyr Board of Guardians meeting to- day, Mr. David Evans (Merthyr) moved— Tha.t, while we do not object to legislation making provision to feed etarving children compulsorily sent to school, we regret that the present position of legislation tends to inflict a. further burden upon the poor-rate to the release of certain values not at present contrftiuting to that rate. We, therefore, urge that no measure of legisla- tion having for its object the providing of free meals for children will be considered satisfactory or equitable unless the cost of providing such meals be made chargeable to the State. Mr. David Davies seconded the resolution, which was carried, and copies were ordered, to be sent to the Prime Minister, Mr. D. A. Thomas, M.P., Mr. Keir Bardie, M.P., and Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P with the view of their supporting the same when the Bill next comes up for discussion in the Souse of Gammons.

I BANKRUPT'S SUICIDE. An inquest was held at Liverpool to-day on the body of Edward Penny, a master tailor, carrying on business at Bradford. Deceased's remains were found on the rail- way outside Liverpool, having been rnn over by the London express. How he got on the line is not known. His hat, coat, and stick had been left on the embankment. Deceased's brother said he had recently been made bank- rupt, and that upset him.—A verdict of "Sui-. cide whilst in a state of mind not known" was returned.

I CARDIFF RATING APPEALS. The usual weekly meeting of the Cardiff guardians was hold to-day, Mr. O. H. Jowes (chairman) presiding. Application wtie made by the Olerk (Mr. Arthur J. Haarus) f,ot the 46unwut of the gnwrdians (1) to the assessment committee m,pp,-at-i-ng for the guardians as respondents to appeals to quarter sessions by the Western- Mail limited and Walkey, Thomas, and Co. (Limited) againet- the poor-rate made on October 27, 1905; (2) to the a.p-poimtnient of a professional valuer, or valuers, to make a new valuation of Waunsyborra Faxm, in the parish, of VatIl, now partly used as a sewage farm by Caerphilly Urban District Council -and partly for agricultural purposes; amd (3) to the obtaining of the apd-nion of counsel as to the ratability of certain wharves at paiesient assessed on the Cardiff Kaalway Com- pany, which they claim should be assessed on certain, other persons. Mr. F. J. Beavan: In respect to the flmt frf-Lra?J?ph, the Western Mail Mmitod and Walkey. Thomas, and Co. (Limited), having given notdoe of appeal, and our experts havin-5 N-aluerl the property, I think it is .imcumbent upon the board to be authorised to defend the appeal. The other matters come in the ordinary way, and we cannot do other than carry out, the suggestions The Rev. J. R- Buckley seconded, and it was ca;rri,-d.

SCENE AT A COUNCIL MEETING I An extraordinary scene took place at the meeting of the York City Council laist night, when the honorary freedom of the city was presented to Mr. J. G. Butcher, K.C., who for fifteen years was senior member for York, and was defeated at the recent election. The IJOrd Mayor proposed the resolution conferring the honour on Mr. Butcher, and it was duly seconded. Councillor Hartley, a Labour member, con- demned the action of th.13 corporation, and WAS hissed by a, large bdoy. He added that no mention had been made of a casket eost- ing £ 30 or £40 which was to be presented to Mr. Butcher. This was greeted with cries of Shame." Mr. and Mrs. Butcher were present. When the presentation had con- cluded the members, attired in their robes, stood up and sang For he's a, jolly good fellow."

I ENGLISH! I In the course of an inquest at Lambeth yesterday Mr. John Troutbeek, the coroner, said he thought there was great justification for the criticisms made with regaxd to the pronunciation of the English language by English people. A witness had been asked her name, and -gave wliat sounded to be like Mitili Smith- Coroner: How do you spell your Christian name? Witness: I don't know. The officer of the court said the name wae Maria. Coroner: It did not sound like that.

CARD-PLAYING IN THE WORKHOUSE At yesterday's meeting of the Bristol Gnardians a Socialist member moved that the siffed inmates of the workhouse be allowed to play cards subject to the master's veto. Tho practice, he said, had been sanc- tioned in the Wandsworth. Union, as it poeeed away the time pleasantly in bed- ridden eases. A gniajdian who seconded the resolution offered to give 50 packs of cards to start with. Canon Griffiths objected on the ground that where card-playing was introduced there was sure to be bad blood. Eventually it was pointed ofit that the practioe would be contrary to the LocaJ Government Board's orders,- aJMUtbe^reeoiu- } tiom waa jk#

The Great Match at Belfast. a BIG EXCURSION FROM SOUTH WALES, Sporting the Leek in Ulster Capital. [By FORWARD."] I BELFAST, Saturday Afternoon. One thousand Welsh football enthusiasts sailed across the Irish Sea during the night, and made a descent upon the city of Belfast between the hours of eight amd nine this morning?. Having debarked, the large mcajo- rity of them raided, the nearest green- grooory shops. Soon after they were eeen parading the principal streets of the Uleter capital wearing huge leeks in the lapels of their coats. Some of the emblems were quite half a yard in. length, and the enthusiasm of the Welsh visitors was in equal propor- tion. Quite trfw hours before the match Parties of them were observed making their way towards the football ground, many of them having engagped jaunting oars. But, no matter how they travelled, the excur- sionist spirit was always manifest. Thus it was that the earlier spectators on the field were NEABLY ALL WELSHMEN. I The fixture took place on the enclosure of I the Royal Ulster Agricultural Societ,y, and eo ground in the country is more pixv fcureeqiieiy situated. The stands run along the full (length, of each side, for the enclo- sum is used as the big ring for the great horse and cattle shows. The Welsh spec, tartiors cooxgregated in the stand on the cheaper side of the ground. and all through the period of waitin,g they were noisy and dem?n?br-a?tive. It was mœt gratifying to nDd the tu?f in 8uch excellan? order. Up till Friday n-ight rain had fallen heavily in Belfast for some days, but the ground at Baimoral is a quick-drying one, and, although the turf was a trifle on the heavy side, it was yet in splendid condition for a fast and open, game. The weather outlook I this morntog was not at all promising. The sky was heavily beclouded, and even when the af-ternoon approached there was no evidence of a cleaixhnee. Thua we had the I unPortumate prospect of a. threatened down- ipour all tho time. The brilliant band of the West Yorkshire Regiment played con- tinuously dorintg the time of waiting, and treated the audience to a number of Welsh aire, magnificently rendered. In the stand, of course, the Welsh visitors sang loudly and often-, making "Sospan Fach" their moet popular tune. iligbdy pleasing was it to find this morn- ing that aJJ the Welsh players had recovered from the effects of Thursday's sea. trip, with the one exoepftiooi of Owen. The LITTLE SWANSEA MARVEL I still felt somewhat upset, but he told For- ward" that he was feeling very much better. and that he fully hoped to do himself justice. There were some others who suffered just as baldly as Owen, from maJ-de-mer, but they had all recovered within 24 hours. Few Irishmen could be fOllnd who were really hopeful of winning the match In the realm of eport (there appemred to be some 'betting on the unlatch, and the oddis were 2 to 1 on Wales, The Irish supporters foit that their chances had been greatly improved by the reversion to the old formation, amd it was hoped that M'!Æar would be more useful on the left wang than he was as a roving commissioner against Scotland. Tho position of the three- quarters was to be:—M'Lear against Mad- docks, Casement against Nioholls, Parke against Gaba, and Thrift against Morgan. The Irish thirl :ine expected to be strong in defence, but to compare rather badly in "peed with the Welsh quartette. As time advanced the wea,ther cleared beautifully and tt-jex- edly when the teams fielded at 3.15 as fol- I lowj — Plan of the Field. I The Game. Wales having won. the toss, Allen kicked off for Ireland against the wind, which was hardly of much consequence. When play started the crowd numbered about 9,000. The ball came to Westacott, who made his inark, and sent to touch in the Irish half. The Irish forwards came through in a g- Mnd rush, and Tedford, passing to Wallace, the latter made a good run, but passed forward- Later Casement muffed a pass when Ireland looked like going through, but Parke saved his side with a grand kick. Then Wales started pass- ing, but Thrift rushed in. and ran EIGHT ROUND WINHELD, scoring a try under the posts. Gardiner con- verting, 60 that Ireland 100 by five points vertln f ?u r minutes' play. On resmmng play settled at the centre, but Henebery failed to find touch, and Winfield punted close to the Irish line. Wales now looked like gettiu-g over. Close scrimmaging was the order for some time. Then the Irish forwards dribbled back close to the centre, and the Welsh backs so far had failed to make any ground. The home forwards were beating the Welshmen in the scrums, and the grand tackling of M'Lear, Parke, and Henebery counter- balanced any superiority of the visitors behind. When Wales bad the ball out. the Irishmen were down on the three-quarters before they could move, and. the Welshmen usually lost ground by their passing. From a scrum, the bail went to M'Lear. who ra.n strongly for the Welsh line, but was bronglit down by Nicholls. Wales then made an attempt to ftr.eak back, but Henebery checked them. and later Tedford misled a grand c-hanoe for Ireland, when he failed to grathet from a loose rush. Play was now in the Wales quarters, until a kick by Gabe to Henebery saw the latter reply to touch at half-way. Passing amongst the Welsh backs changed the venue, only to have the Irish forwards dribble hack again. Wales got the ball out from the next eerum, and Morgan ended up a pretty movement by CROSSING THE IRISH LINE far out. Winfield made a fine try to convert, the ball just dropping short of the mark. From the 95 kick Wales pressed, a free for off-side bringing relief to Ireland at a critical moment. Siill Wales voere now having the better of matters, the wind, which haa increased in force, hampering the Irish backe greatly. Morgan was well tackled by Knox when- trying to dodtfe his way over the line, but Wales' representatives now ewarmed on Half-time score: G. T. Pte. IRELAND- 1 1 8 WALES 0 1 3 Final score: I G. T. PtM. IRELAND- 1 2 11 WALES 0 2 6 Running Comments. I There wtas a gTeat cheer when when Gwyn Nicholls led the Welshmen on to the tune of "The Men of Harlech," the Iriehmen immediately following to (the air of St. Patrick's Day." Wales won the toss. and Ire- land started against a stiff breeze. Frosn the kick-off Wesftoobt coolly made a mark, and Winfield put in a huge pnnt to near the Irish 25. Ireland got the ball easily in the first eerum, but Owen passed out to Maddboks, who kicked, and Henebery replied well out. Ireland worked beyond the centre, where the Welsh forwards held well. Owen, Gibbs, and Nicholls passed, but the latter was tedded by Oasement. He tried to pass to Gabe, but Thrift snaippad up the pass, and, witlh only Wir.field in front of him, he cleverly DOUBLED THE CARDIFF CUSTODIAN landsoored Ibethtind the posts, threo minutes after the A,%It. Gardiner easily converted. Wales attacked dcsrpprafoly after this, and on the lriHh Z5 line Owen got the bail away with a reverse pass to Hibbs. -who was in a good position to put Mad docks over. bat his pass was not a good one. The Irish tackling was iteirific, and once they giaaned nearly

Points of the Game. I THE TIME GIVEN IS IRrSH TIME. j 3.16.—Ireland kicked off. I 3.18.-Th.T,ift scored for Ireland. 3.20.—Gardiner converted. 3.32—Morgan scored for Wales. Try uncon- verted. 3.50.—Wallace scored for Ireland. No goal. 4.1B.—Gabe scored for Wales.

ANOTHER ANGLO-AMERICAN MARRIAGE New York, Saturday .—The American new, paper announces to-day that Miss Adelaide Randolf, the stepdaughter of the late Mr. W. O. Whitney, haa bean formally engaged to th»-iioa.^Lionel^Laotbart—CteBtsmtJicsra*

Cardiff v Neath A heavy downpour of rain had made the ground in a wretchedly soft condition for this fixture at the Cardiif Arms Park this afternoon. The home team were far from their full strength, owing to the inter- national match and other causes. Neath, on the other hand, were, with the exception of Jack Thomas, at half-back, at their full strength. The gate was small. The teams turned out as follows: — Cardiff: Back, F. Woods; three-quarter backs, B. c. Thomas, T. M'Croith, W. A. Jones, and C. F. Biggs; half-backs, P. Bush and K. Thomas; forwards, Kirkby, N-eill, Brown. Smith, Rumbelow, Pugsley, l'ikc, and D. L. Evans. Neath: Back, W. Bevan; three-quarter backs, Howol Jones, B. Davies, Idria Jones, and A. G. Parker; half-backs, Johnnie Thomas and Tom Jones; forwards, F. David, W Jones, D. H. Davies, H. Hopes, E. Arnold, T. Reason, R. Green, and T. Thomas. Referee, Mr. \v. James. Neill kicked off for Cardiff, and Bevan having made a mark returned to touch noor the centre flag. Neath were the first to attack, and the first scrimmage was formed in Cardiff land. From a line-out near the Cardiff 25 line Percy Bush got possession, and putting in one of hie clever tricky runs succeeded in breaking down the defence and eoored in grand style. Frank Woods failed to put on the extras. Neath again attacked, but were penalised for off-side play, and the ball was returned to the centre..Neath for- wards dribbled to within a few yards of the Cardiff goal line, when Ralph Thomas came to the rescue and kicked back to neutral ground. A free kick to Neath was well returned, and a. stubborn battle waged for some time in no man's land, A strong run by Cecil Biggs put the visitors on the defensive, but the greasy state of the ball accounted for the transier not being taken by W. A. Jones. Cardiff pressed, and a leng kiok by Bush compelled the visitors to touch down. Ralph Thomas next kicked well into Neath ground, and as a. result Neath con- ceded a minor. The visiting forwards now played up well, and for a. while gave the City men a warm time. Half-time score: G. T. P'ts. CardiS _.?.?.?.? 0 1 3 U.ff .=:=: g Õ g Arnold restarted for Neath, and the home team had the best of the exchangee, but Biggs picked up from some loose play, but Howel Jones intercepted his pass, but failed to hold. Thomas next dribbled away very cleverly, and gained several yards. Cardiff then pressed hotly and Percy Bush dropped for goal, but the ball did not rise and went under the cross bar. Neath next worked their way to the Cardiff 25 flag. Brown btarted a. dribble, and play was brought into Neath ground. A stubborn defence was offered by Neath, and Bevan eventually eased the pressure. Neath then worked their way to the Cardiff 25 line, where Frank Woods put in a useful kick and saved the situation. A free kick to Neath was without result. Cardiff next pressed and Nea?h were oompelled to touch ('? n. Cecil Biggs next travelled away in his best style, and beating all opponents soored a try, which the Car- diff skipper converted. Neath played up pluckily, but their combination was very poor, and they failed to make use of eeveral good openings. The visitors penned Cardiff near their goal-line for a few minutes, and eventually Johnnie Thomas got over, but the extras were not added. Cardiff next started a bout of passing, but the heayv ground prevented any fast travelling, and Biggs was dumped down. From a line-out Idris Jones got possession, and got to within a few yards of Cardiff goal-line. The ball was kicked over by Bush, and a scrummage was formed just outside. Time was then called. Final score: G. T. P'ts. Cardiff 1 1 8 Neath 0 13

Bridgend v. Llanelly I It was very unfortunate for the Bridgend Club that the weather was so wet, for it interfered considerably with the attendance at the return match with Llanelly, by which the oammittee had hoped to swell the club funds. In the initital enoonnter at Llanelly early in the season. BridgeM were d?fea?ed by nine points to three, but the homesters were hopeful of adding Llanelly to the list of teams they have defeated. Llanelly were without D. J. Rees and Tom Evans. Bridgend I turned out a repr«>entative team. Teams:— Llanelly: Back. Paddison; three-quarter ba-cks, Thomas, D. M. Davies, G. Rowe, and M. Mason; half-backs, J. Downing and D. Lloyd: forwards, J. Auckland, H. Cole, D. Lewis, D. Long, N. Miller, W. Roberts. W. Richards, G. Staiggs, and J. John. Bridgend: Back, W. Pennel; three-quarter backs. T. Matthews (captain). W. M. Edwards, D. J. Rees. and D. Nekrews; half-backs, Hop- kins and W. Edwards; forwards, W. Taylor, T. Griffiths, D. Guildford, D. Gronow, A. Richards, S. Bryant, D. James, and W. David. Referee: Mr. R. Pollock.

i Other Scores. I I Half-time score: G. T. P'ts, I 1 ATieravon 0 0 0 PDygr¡¡,ig 0 0 0

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL MATCH. WALES V. ENGLAND. AT CARDIFF ABMS PARK. MONDAY, MAROH 19. KICK-OFF, FOUR P.M. Admission, Is.; Stands, extra. Grand Stand Tickets (Ja.) and King Tickets ( £ s.) can be obtained from Mr. H. Williams, 13, High-street, PontJottyn; Mr. C. Artell, Llantwlt Vardre: Mr. J. Jarman, 12, Jlees'- terrace, Llanbradach; Mr. E. W. Wathea, 1, Essich- street, Cardiff; Mr. T. D. Jcaee, 24. Albert-street, Aberdare; Mr. W. J. Hood, 12, Lower Morel-street, Barry Dock; or the Secretary, Public-ball, Wrexhnm. e2C56

I MEANNESS EXPOSED. I Before Mr. Cnrtis Bennett, at Westminster, William Sharrard Gilbert, gas engineer, of Grove Villa, Woodlands, Lsleworth, wes sum- moned by the London and Soutih-Western Railway Compamy for travelling without payment and intent to defraud. There were two charges against defendant for consecutive days in January, when it was noticed, as it had been on many former occasions, that he had taken short-distant tickets from lsleworth s.t-ation-either to Kew Bridge or Brentford. In one instance, at the collecting station, Vauxhall, defen- dant, according to the evidence of the com- pany's servants, offered to pay from Wandsworth, and in another he gave tup the return half of a Chapham Junction ticket. By these devices he defrauded the company of a few pence when he arrived at his City destination. Mr. Oonway, on bis instructions, cross- examined the Witnesses, and suggested that the collector had made a mistake. Defendant's case was that on the first day he paid the collector the full fare for the journey he made. On the close of the case for the prosecution, Mr. Oonway said he would not put the defendant in the wdfcness-box because he oould not got over the fact that it was an awkward position due to defendant's false- hood. Mr. Curtis Bennett said a very wise discre- tion had been exercised, because he had quite made up his mind, if defendant bad sworn to the defence fore-shadowed, that he would have committed him for trial for perjury. Those systematic tricks to cheat and defraud railways companies even by persons posing a8 respectable, showed the meanest and most paltry minds. All sorts of devices—getting out of one train into another, loitering about the stations, and deliberate lying were adopted by these mean, contemptible people just to save a few pence, but when they were detected, as they often were, it became rather expensive. In this case he imposed penalties and costs amounting to £1() 88., or two months' imprisonment in default of dis- tress.

STRIPPING A HOUSE I Mr. Plowden bad before hiim at MaryLehons a costeonmonger who Btrippeod the house of a tmnn in We-nhope-str-t, Euston-road, of fur- witure said to be worth X5 12s., and sold it for 16s. The furniture was obtained by the piroeecutor a month ago on the hire-purchase system from a, furnishing oomupany in Gray's Inn-road, and he agreed to pay £ 17. The company valued the goods named in the charge at £ 5 12s. Mr. Plowden sentenced Mm to six months haird labour. Shortly afterwards the magistrate made inquiry as to the value of the furniture, and examined an overmantel for whdch it was eaJd the company had charged one guinea. He then ordered the prisoner to be brought into court again, and, addressing him, said he now understood that the £ 5 12s. was merely a fictitious value which had been put upon the furniture apparently by the un- scrcrptilous people in their agreement with an ignorant person who did not know what he was buying. He thought the £ 5 12s. a very exaggerated amount. As the value of ftlhe goods was less than P,5 t2s, the pemteince would bo altered to tbmj tm"nibs hard labour.

WARNING. TO UNSKILLED  WARNING TO UNSKILLED WORKERS -'g o-us hlve -7fron oti z Messrs. Elliman aaid Sons have given notice to their unskilled employes that in future on reaching the age of nineteen they will be liable to be summarily dismissed, as it is waste of labour to employ men to do boys' work. and reoommending that such workers should utilise their spare time in attending classes in order to equip themselves as skilled workers in other fields after their dismissal. This has been brought to the notice of the Oton?h Higher Education Committee by Messrs. Elliman in a letter suggesting that classes for unskilled workers should be pro- dided. When the matter was discussed at a, meeting of the committee, Mr. Bartlett said that it seemed to him that Mr. Elliman was desirous of having young men working for him as unsHllod labourers, and when he had had all out of them that was possible in the I way of work, be loft it to the ratepayers to I teach enrfh workmen a skilled trade. He rersjded the suggestion 906 absurd. Even- tually the oouEfctenflttoo Of -&Gl-mMl-ter wae ftdJMCMl I.

I CROSS COUNTRY. I International T earns-at I Caerleon. If ever the fates were unkind they-were so to-day. After a fair morning the weather broke about mid-day, and after than rain fell in an incessant torrent. This, of course, kept thousands of spectators away from the racecourse at Caerleon, where the first inter- national and country championship ever held in Wales took plaoe. There was a fair attendance. Several alterations had to be made in the teams, Ireland suffering considerably from absenteeism. The most notable absentee was T. Hvnes, who finished third in the English national race. T. Downing CAddington) oime in as reserve, but the team ran only eight men. The Welshmen ran as selected. England substituted Butterfleld, the English mile champion, for Home; while Scotland had to call m R. E. Rug-hes (Edinburgh) and J. Gilchrist (West Scotland) instead of P. J. Melville and James A- Ure. However, all the champions were in attendance, inoliRling C. J. Straw, Northern and national champion; B. Pearce, Southern champion; W. D. Dunk. ley, Midland champion; J. G. Be&le, North of the Thames champion;" and T, Arthur, Welsh champion. The officials wore:—Referee, Mr. Fairlamb, president Welsh Cross Country Association; jud-,es, Messrs. Fattorini, Eggleston, and Garnham (England), J. Graham and New- burn (IreOand), Hume and M'Culloch (Scot- land-, Boucher, B. C. Jonee, and Dauncey (Wales); timekeepers, Alexander, GormJ-ey, Rosa Scott, and W. H. Williams; starter, Mr. H. D. Yorath; press steward, Mr. R. A. Prit- chard; hon. eecretaury, Mr. F. L. Johns. i TEAMS. I The teams are:— I ENGLAND (colours, all whita, with English Rose on left breast): J. G. (Ram-pton), W. H. Day (Birchficld). J. E. Deafen (Heme Hill). W. G. Dnnkley (Northampton Alpine), ¡ T. Green all (&t. Helens Bt. Joheph a), W. Nelson (Hallamshire), G. Pearce (Highgate), J.: Price (Small Heath), C. J. Straw (Sutton), 8.! Pri,e (Izma.11 Hmtla), V'h' ttl-c, and G. Butter- 1, Welding (Sutton), F. J-. Whittle, and G. Butter-1 field (Darlington). SCOTLAND (colours, royal hltte jersey, with white Thistle on left breast, and white knicXers): D. Cuther (Hamilton), G. Guthrie (Edinburgh), Alex. Mann (Clydesdale), A. M. Matthews (Edinburgh University), R. E. Hushes (Edinburgh), W. Muirden (Motlierwell Y.M.C.A.), T. Mulrine (West Scotland), John Raiiken (Watsonian C.G. Club). T. Robertson (Edinburgh), P. C. Iius^ll (Bellahouston), Sam. Stevenson (captain) (Clydesdale), and J. Gil- christ (West Scotland). IRELAND (colours, white knickers and dark green jerseys): F. J. Buckley (Ulsterville), J. J. Daly (Ga-lway), J. P. Finegan (City and Suburban). T. Downing (Haddington) 0. Har- ris (Haddington), J. C. Hayes (Haddington), P. Joyce (Galway). L. Kelly (Donore), J. J- M'Narama (Haddington). P. Mernagn (Donore). IL O'Sullivan (Cork), and C. Warren (Cork). WALES (coloure, white knickers and red jersey, With Prince of Waloe Feathers): T. Arthur (Newport), B. G. Ace (Newport and Swansea), T. Bunford (Barry), I H. Cleaver (Newport), T. Ilucrhes (Farnworth and Newport), T. Horton (Cattrayc), H. T. (Roath), J. H. McrriB (Crewe and Abargravemry), E. I W. CDonnell (Boath and Barry), E. O. Price (vice- captain) (Newport), W. F. Thomas (United and New- port), and E. J. Thomas (captain) (Newport) Chief interest, of course, centred in tho running of Straw and Pearce, whose running in the National on Saiturday last oseasioned great interest in sporting circles. It was 3.43 when the runners toed the mark, and starter Yorath, with his usual precision, got his men off the mark. Passing the grand stand for the first, time the men were in this order.. Nelson and Rutherford (England), Da.ley (Ireland), and Stevenson (Scotland) abreast. The first Welshman to pass wae D. G. Ace, who was lying some distance away. Some confusion seemed to exist as to the proper oonrsa, consequently the lesiders especially lost ground. Passing the stand the second time Straw led Daley, who waa closely followed by Pecrce. Welaing and Nelson were next in attendance. D. Hughes came next, Kelly (Ireland) was eighth, and I Stevenson ninth. England a^gaini won the team championehip. PREVIOUS RESULTS. I Previous cha.mpionahips have resulted as j follows:— I 1903. Pointa ist.-F,ngland (A. Ehnibb) .————— 25 2nd.-lrel&lld 7S 3rd.-Scotland —- Ktf 4tli.-Wa,les 140 1904. ist-England (A. Siuubb} —————- 27 2nd.-Walœ lC3 3rd.—Scotland 114 4th.-Irelalld 126 1905. 1st.—England (A. Aldrldge) 28 2.nd.-Srotla.nd .——.———————-—— 82 3rd.-Ireland 97 4th.-Wale-9 125 (The na-mes in parentheses are the winners ot tho. individual championship).

Cats in the Courts. I ONE HAS A TASTE FOR PIGEONS. I The domestic oat bulked largely in two podice-oourte yesterday. A pretty young girl asked the Willeecten magistrates for advice in the matter of her Persian peft, which had come by its death a.t the hands of a felilow-lodger. Its deaih, which occurred some weeks ago, was shrouded in mystery until the servant confessed that she bad seen the lodger take it into the back yard at midnight and ix ison Lt. Magistrates apd clerk alike were uncer- tain how to deal with the application, and sent an official to the office to collect all the law-books which were likely to throw a light on the subject. While the books were being consulted the girl said timidly, "There is something else." "What?" the clerk asked, ea-gerly. "There were two little kittens only a week old," said the sorrow-stricken girl, "and they died of grief when they had no mother." This complicated the legal problem, bat the clerk promised to hunt for an Act of Parliament under which it would be possible to grant a summons. Mrs. Coker's cat-it lives In rfuondsey- has a taste for piseons, and this was the cause of Mrs. Ooker summoning Mrs. Wirit- nall for assault at Tower Bridge Court. Mr. Whitnall explained ihat the cat stole two of his pigeons, which, drove him to say, "Your cat ought to be killed." This, he said, enraged Mrs. Coker, and she began to abuse him. His wife asked her why she called her husband names, and the result was that each woman had a black eye. The cat, he said, had stolen two of his pigeons previously, sixteen belonging to a neighbour, a-nd some rabbits. "Iî the cat kills your pigeons you a.re justified in killing the cat," said Mr. Rose, the magistrate. Mr. Whitnall was grateful. Thank you, sir," ho said. I didn't know that. I think as much of my pigeons as I do of myself." A very modest appreciation of yourself," said Mr. Rose, as be dismissed the summons.

Llanhilleth Strike I BALLOT WiLL PROBABLY BE-TAKEN ( A meeting of the representatives of Part- ridge, Jones. and Co., and the workmen at Llanhilleth, was held at the Park Hotel, Car- diff, to-day, to consider further the ques- tions in dispute. The main point was a el-aim by the,men from an allowance for cutting bottom coal, the other points having reference to tipping and screening. The owners were represented by Mr. W. B. Partridge (chairman of the company), Mr. W. H. Routlodge (agent), Mr. F. A. Smith (secre- tary), Mr. Theophilus Jones (manager), and Mr. C. Kenshole (solicitor to the Coal owners' Association). On the other side were Mr. Wil- liam Abraham (Mabon), M.P_, Mr. William Brace, M.i, Mr. John Rees (chairman of the strike committee), and several members of tho committee, together with Mr. W. P. Nicholas (solicitor to the Federation). The discussion lasted for a considerable time, and eventually the owners submitted their final offer to the men. It is understood that this will be submitted to a meeting to be beld at Llanhilleth, probably on Wednes- day next, with a view to a ballot being taken.

¡ LADY'S CHEQUES IN QUESTION I Miarianne Leonard, living at a boarding- house in Oxford-terrace, Padding-ton, was charged upon a warrant a.t Marlborough- stTeet with having fraudulently obtained clothing worth JE7 15s. 8d. from Messrs. Swan and Edgar (Limited), Piccadilly-circus. A detective who arrested her stated that, she said: "I had no intention to defraud. If the money was paid to-day I suppose you would "not take me?" Two cheque-bodks were found i'1 har possession, among other things. Mr. Newton, for the defonoe, asked for a remand before other evidence wae taiken. He was instructed that the prisoner, when ordering the goods, was actually expecting money to aneet her cheque, and he would like an opportune y of communicating with J htc friends. Inspector Bower stated that there were otiher cheques in question, and that the accused owed JE30 at the address she now gave. She was remanded cei faacl in -two sureties

TO-DAY'S LOCAL CHARTERINGSI CARDIFF EXCHANGE, Saturday. The outward freight market was idle, and rates generally marked but little change. The following include the fixtures reported: I OUTWABD—STEAM E2S. I Cardiff to:- Algiers, 7f. 62ic, Algreba, .<300 tons (Moxey. Savon & Co.) Naples, option Leghorn, 7s 3d, Assimina, 3,800 tons, ready 19th (Krieger and Schermann) Mjarseilles, 8f, 2.soo tons (Worms & Co.) Buenos Ayrres or La Plata, 13s, F. S. Crampa, 4,700 tons, end of April.

CARDIFF ARRIVALS. I ROATH DOCK. March 10 (am.).-lndustry, G. 2,616 <Milm-), Avonmouth, water bailast. Knight of the Garter, s. 4,296 (Staaihope), Dunkirk, watsr balla&t, Eliza, s, 47 (Gower), Beads, sand. BUTE EAST DOCK. March 10 (a.m.).-BorTow dale, s, 682 (Laven- der), Southampton, water ballast. Autonsaat, a. 646 (Barenas), Dieppe, water ballast. BOTE WEST DOCK. March. 10 (a..m.).-Lynwood, 175 (Walsh). Waterford, pitwood and oats. John and Margaret, 44 (Humphries), Glamorganshire Canal, nil. CHANNEL PONTOON. March 10 (a.m.).—Maroon, s, 908 (Mont- gomery), Ayr, water ballast. Cardiff Sands, Leopard, s. sand, Wi IL

IMPORTS. I Tucker & Co. New Grace, oats, W. K. Clements & Co- Waterford, lynwood, pitwood. Budd & Co. Liverpool, Bass Rock, s, wheat, Spillers and Bakers (Limited) Santander, ithio, e, iron ore, Guest, Keen, and Nattlefolde (Limited) Gardifl" Sands, Eliza, s, eond,. Preetage-cmd Holway

MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL VESSELS. i IddeaLeigh left Buenos Ayres for Ramburg.10 [ AVeilington arrived Port Said 9th Gwolia arrived Cadiz 9th. Inver left Neath Abbey for Trouville 9th. Roohefort left Havre for Cardiff 9th Blaenavon left Huelvo, for Tyne 9tli Barry left leghorn for Almeria 9th Gardepoo left -Dcrdeaux for Barry 10th Pomaron arrived St. Nazaire 10th Tredegar left Bordeaux for Bilbao 10th Alton pdfesed Beaehy Head for Cardiff 9th: Oanganian arrived Bristol 10th Caranian arrived Liverpool Iftth Frederick Knight left Odessa, for Botterdam 9th Groeswen left Sulina for London 10th Boeehill arri ved Bilbao 9th Hawnby arrived Malta 9th Tronkby left Glasgow for Rio de Janeiro "9 New by arrived Philadelphia 8th Dunraven passed Constantinople for Nico- laieff 9th Wimbocrne left Odessa for Rotterdam 9th I Clarissa Radcliffe arrived nioola.ieff 9th Llandrin&od arrived Botterdam lh

SHIPPING CASUALTIES. (Lloyd's Telegrams.) I Saturday. 'I Sempis.-Kildonan telegraphs: Glw I steamer Senapis, Clyde for Genoa, lying off station; uncontrollable signal flying and signalled surface condenser out of order; since proceeded, outwards. Molene telegraphs: Since three am. eoand of firing and steamer's whistle have been heard to north-west of Molene: presumed vessel in distrss; lifeboats gone out; thick fog prevents seeing. Later: A large steamer has stranded to the north- west of Molene; name not yet know; is considered lost. (BY OTJB OWN REPORTER.) Sir W. T. Lewis, steamer,, h)')s entered Car- diff Dry Dork with bottom plates damaged, having stranded near Venice. Also sustaine-d. extensive sea. damage to decks, etc. Ituma and Crty of Berlin.—The steamer Ituna reports at Newport this morning that while leaving the Cumberland Bar-in, Bristol, light, for Newport the steamer City of Berlin, proceeding up the Avon, loaded, for Bristol, collided with her, doing con- siderable damage to a number of bow plates. On arrival at Newport she dry docked at Messrs. Mordey, Carney and Co's. The damage to the City of Berlin. if any. is unknown. GRAIN AFLOAT. Cargoes were quoted at lower prices, but buyers bold aloof, and no sales were reported- Plate wheat, 621bs. March and Mirch-April, offer at 28s 10id. For Australian, afloat, 3s 10Jd is wanted and 33s for arrived Walla and 33s 3d for Blue Stem in similar position. Maize rules easier—Plate steamers, March-April, offer at 21s nd. Barley dulL Oate weak.

LONDON FINANCE [BY-OFB LONDON OORKESrONIffiKT.] LONDON, Saturday. 2.0 pan. Money is in fair request at 34 per cent., three months' bills 3i to 3 7-16. Bombay and Calcutta holiday, Hong Kong 2s Wd, Shang- hai 2s 9Jd, Singapore 2s 4 l-16d, Bio Ex- change 16 7-32d, Valparaiso 15&d. The Stock Markets generally show a good tendency, but business continues within very narrow limits. Consols are dull at 9 for Money a.nd 903 for the Aoccunt. Home Bails mainta-in a firm tone, although there is not much business passing. Berttuaa and North W tern are both i up; Doras A and several others rewrd an improvement a à. Americans are firm on favourable crop reports and in expectations of better New York Bonk statement have advanced 1 over yester- day's closing. Unions 1. Denvers i. Ontanos, Louis villes, and Southern Pacific L and others mostly 1 to S. Trunks have rallied from their worst points, but the Ordinary is still 5-16 down. Third Pref g, and Guaranteed 1 on the new issue of stock. Foreigners remain in an idle condition, and prices show little movement- Japanese issues are slightly firmer and Spanish Bonds have improved ft South Africans have met with fair support, and the tone is good, most descriptions show- ing on advance of 1-16 to- I. FREIGHTS. A fair week end inquiry for boat5 -was I recorded. Easterns, Black Seas, Azofs, ore freights and outward ooal tonnage are in more request at steady rates. Mediterraneans, Americans, River Plates, and coastings are quiet. Fixtures ;-Bilbao to Stockton, 1.800 tons, 513, March; Cardiff to Malta, 3,000 tons, 58 9d, prompt; Rice port, open charter, 5,500 tons, 23s 6d, April. TRANSVAAL GOI.D OLTl I i tULt FEBRUARY. Witwatersrand District, 389,283 ounces; out- side districts, 18,385 ounces, in all, 407,668 ounces, valued at £ 1,731.664, being a decrease of 20,970 ouribes in weight and X,,39,076 in value as oomnared with January, 1506. LABOUR RETURN. Native distributed to mine? dunug Feb- ru-y 5,617; t, 0 expired ,n 4 other wastage. 6,714 o?tt loss. 1.097; number employed at end of February, 78,895.

LOCAL FINANCE rBT OUB FUTAXCIAXI EDITOR. CARDIFF, Saturday. There was a fair amount of business pass- ing for a Saturday, and the general tone of the Stock Market was cheerful. Amongrail- way stocks Taff Vale Ordinary changed hands at 79 15-16, and Midland Deferred at 694, while Cambrian "B" Debenture rose < point to 104. In the Coal and Iron Section Cambrian Ordinary were done at W, and Newport-Abercarns again rose g to 8. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds. however, were weaker, the Prefs declining 1-16 to 6A. and the Deben- ture stock J to 105 i. London Coliseums re- covered 1-16 to n, South Wales Powers felL i to 5i, and Spillers Ordinary t to 14. BUSINESS DONE. Railways. Taff Vale Ordinary, 79 15-16. Midland Deferred, 69 i. Coal and Iron. Cambrian 0(rdiiiaTy.; 61. Miscei ianeou s. London Coliseums, 30B. Mines, &c. Chartereds, 34e. Goldfields, 6. H.E. Props., 478 3d. FLUCTUATIONS OF QUOTATIONS. Rise. Cumbrian "B" Debenture, 1 to 1!JIL London City and Midland Banks, to 49J. NewpoortrAbercara (Jolliery Ordinary, i to Sé. lx>ndon Coliseums. 1-16 to 1J. Fall. Guest, Keen, & Nettlefolds Prefs, 1-16 ro. Guest, Keen, & Nettlefolds Debentmre, to 1061. South Wales Electrical Power Ordinary, to 5J. Spillers & Bakers Ordinary, ù to 14.

MINE UNDER THE SEA. Considerable alarm has been caused at Levant Mine, on the edge of the cliff seven miles from Penzanoe, by the inrush of eea. water. The mine is remarkable not only through the fact of its richness in tin and copper, but in that its chief workings run under the bed of the ocean for a distance of' over a mile. It i3 due to this fact that the presence of salt water in the mine such alarm and fills the miners with such grave appre- hensions that they have now refused to work. It was not until Thursday that the miners refused to go underground, alt-hough dis- quieting rumours had been circulated for many days past. Every effort is being made to restore confi- dence in the mine. It employs 600 men, boys, and girls.

VAST HOTEL "COMBINE" The ealoon passengers who arrived at Queeustown last night by the Campania included Mr. T. M. Hilliard. late manager of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, at New York, who retired from the petition after accumu- lating a large fortune. He now comes to ],.iurolv with an ambitious project, namely, to interest in establishing a, chain of hotels in tlw principal cities from New York to San Francisco and all through Europe, numbering in all pos- sibly from fifty to one hundred establish- ments. He proposes that existing hotels be merged in the combine" under one general management. The capital would be abo-tit £ 30,000,000. Mr. Hillrard iS & yotmg man, whtxjreasht^o- 4rœD:

HURST PARK. I j(Uy .AXJ —The TEDDINGTON SELLING STEEr 2. PLBCHASE of 100 sow, for four year olds and upwards; winnier to be sold for 60 eovs. Two miles. 6 12 0 Mr ii J Cov&'s Soaning _oW Rannam 1 a. 12 0 Mr R Gore's Orpington -Clancy 2 4 10 7 Mr G Sheppaid's Empire -.H -Box 3 6 12 OMiF R Hunt's Sunburnt -W Taylor 0 6 12 0 Mr Driagarde'6 Rictartcmd Roy -Å. dole 01 Winner trained by Betting—Z to 1 aaoh apt Sunburnt and SoonCng, 5 to 1 agst Richmond Boy, 6 to 1 agst Empire, and 10 to 1 aRA Oypiwou. to led fan. md Ewhmoud Boy, wrta Bmptre hu?t, to tlw stand, wÐan Orpington dmw to the ??nt. Mtowed by Soamtc?, and Sunburnt peœmø the whipp??r-iM. At the water Sunburnt fàl, and 8an- -L4r rammed the iumaud. Six flUlonga from iuKm Orp=gLon dre? out clear, but gave w*y J*t  Vbe wet fcnoe to £ <tnaing, who WOU by thT4" !eøgtœ; bid third. barmausr was bmrgHt in for HOga. (Baoe stilted at 2..) 2QA-The SING HURDLE RACE •OU HANDICAP of 100 8OVS; winners extra; winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two miles. 5lfilr S GePmls Mac?-thy M«a -_oJ OHBrteft 1 4 M 6 Mr r> CUxt,,?8 jtodymfoa — G Ctsncy 2 5 10 9 Mr r Glwson'a Tae T.™ .F Ma*m 5 7 Mr J F Hallicfs AddlosWmfl W Bollaeon 0 6 11 9 Mr C Pulley's Irish ChamMi -G A Botcher 0 4 10 13 Mr Hibbert's Epjcurup..——J KigtotiugaU 0 4 10 7 Mr G Barrier's Baoade -Bl8dy 0 410 Mr T Cai-rmoo's Moon Love C Comom 0 Winner traimd by Patre. Belting—13 to 8 agst Kpicuroa, 10C to 300 asst Macarthy Sore, 6 to 1 each agist insb Ctwanel and Tie LiIm, 10 to 1 agBt Moon Love, and 100 to 8 aglot amy other. Addlestoae made the rnuuiEg from Endymicro, The Ltnn, ■gnd Epicurus, with Moon Lme and Macarthy More and Bkodie last, go they am to the atwdg+rt, when Epicurus bacaaie third, but fsC two hintfies from homo, wbom Mae-arthy More assaraoi the leeed, fol- lowed by The Linn, and won by three lengths; four lemthe separated the saoond and thisd. Blonde was fourth, Irish Chaaned fifth, aind Moan Love laet. ilacarthy ilone was aorkt to Mr R Gore for 220gn. (Race started, at 2.25.) 3/WThe NEW CENTURY STEEPLE- 3.fv CM"E of 500 sovs for four year olda and upwards; winners extra. Two miles. 612 0 Mr C Garland's OaAJmds w Ayifhi 1 5 12 0 Mr T Clyde's Sadiem J O'Brian 2 4 10'i S- H Clk"i- BW-=:-W.J :n 3 all 7 Mr G Edv&jd?'s Bteoclee -A Biroh 0 5 11 7 Oapt M Hughes's Vae-rdalza -M Hairty 0 all 7 Mr B Walker's Mr Qnllp .F Mason 0 a 11 7 Mr W Sm?ers B,4L,, lor F Marram 0 611 7 Mr A Stt?C'6 H?rt6ei<t J Do= 0 5 11 0 Mr T Clyde's CSndere J Watah, jua 0 5 110 Sir T Gallwev*s Master Ben -Ter11U" 5 11 0 Mr 3 Tait 'a rttieoofl 0 4 10 0 Sir J Hume-Campbell's ÀPdIIÐOO A Xiglilingan 0 Winner twined by R FAnssan. -3 to 1 apst Sachem, 9 to 2 agst Frtflky Bill, 6 to 1 agsrt VaerdBien, 100 to 15 agst BoUiwc Tor., 100 to 14 egst Cauteis, 100 to S aach agst Mr Qufflp sod Master ISett, and 100 to 7 agst -any other. Cinders led from Oatbuids, Bteodes, Haxtfield, and Sachem, with YamJaltm, Frisky BID. and Mr Quilp next, and Aidamm laeU At the Moond Ssoca to the strzu-glrt Cindere fell-, and Oartlareie wmt on clear of Etrocles, Hartfiefid, Sachem, ad Vawdaiea, with Kriaky Bill, Mr Quitp, and Adelia Bert., acd Master Ben last, behind BeSltvor Tor. At the d'tch by ttre rfver Vaar- dalcn made a T-ery bad blunder, and. eolUecajg the atraigljt Hartfieid dTfw into eeoond p!ar>e, wrth Saciiem next. Two iemoca from home narttieid broke down, and Saohem ctrew Into eeoansl place. L)ut could never get 01 tanns wAh O&Usads, who ?M? «eBy by &)x laagthsj a bad third. Vaecda4m N?w fourth, Aiduwe &fth, A<t't«tr Tor aimi, Mr Qtntp se?erL?b, A=: Ben. atg-hU? Adelia math, and the 4jemouated Hatt?eM It?L (Raco started at 3..1t;) OA—The OPEN STEEPLECHASE of 100 3.30 sow, for fonr year olda and up- wards: wiimere extra. Three miles. a K 3 Mr J s Mornaon'e John M- P. W T??r 1 ,:i] 5 Major Trie!ram's Shaua "yt: W DaUery 2 5 10 6 Mr E Woodland's Ccsmterpofait B SQia 3 Wfrmer trained t>y S £ r C Nugem. Be-tHng—MO to & tb;MZ ad 20 to 1 ?6t m7 other. Shatm Aiboo made play from Jotm M P., the pair being sevenil lengthB m fnoat of Ooumterpoiat, to the stand teaee, whf*i the latter ruflvrd, and took no far- ther part in the race, and Jam JoLP. aesuined the com- Biaoid upoa negotiating the water the second ttma, won liD a canter by twelve lengths. (Race started lilt 2.35.) 4rv—The NOVICES' HURDLE EACE of 4. 100 sovs, for Iow year c4d9 and up- wards; winners exural maddens-allowed 71b. Two miles. 5 10 10 Mr B Walker's Lortrryao P Xanon 1 6 H 7 Mr Fred PtuUip?a Tl;e Chair Hoi A Heetings 2 4 M 0 Mr A FitBRt?d'a Duke Bova? O'Briea 3 all 7 Mr E B1s PartcuL1 is .F Mor a 0 4 11 0 LoTd M B?-rc-?opd't FusiJfar A Bi"roh 0 all 0 Mr ChriaLie,-Aiidlee6 The De'fl .Do!le:rv 0 410 7 Mr H Mooro's Rericide .Mr R Walker 0 4 10 0 Mr T liddiae's Big Gun. T Fitton. 0 "410 0 Mr G Whiters IXrumeen Noroott, 0 Winner trained by B Thomas. Betttrcg—7 to 4 a?3t the WIILEOT. OA—The HAMPTON HANDICAP HUR- 4 •Ov/ DLE RACE of 1M mNs; viwwtw extra. Two miles. a 10 0 Mr A Bullock's. Prorcg'stiatt _H AyHa 3 410 6 Mr G JohmstoneVs Amahit E 2 4 10 0 Major Cavarslrtun-SiicarulB'a TtWng SdmA J 3 Wimaeir traiaed priwtriy. Igettftq-4 to 1 agst the winner.

I OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. IAa poMlsbed fin tbe "'Racing Caland»r" an<I &be Spo,rtslI!il!n- I HUBST PARK MBETIffO. Taadlngton Felling (5).—ir-arming 2 to 1 agst. &Jlillg' Hurdle (8).a=thy MoM 100 to 30 ct: Endymion, 100 tlo 8 agsl; The Lion, 6 to t o a Xow Cantury Steejriechaee (12).—Oar* lands. lr to 7 agst; S3eherm, 3 to 1 agst; FrMky BZ, 9 to 2 aot. ago-St.: t& .1 100 to 3 on.

I OFFICIAL SCRATCHINGS. I The "Sportsman" ha-s been oMjiaLly informed by I Hessis. Watbei by of the foDoftinc ecratchiTK* All engagements—'The Gurmer, Vai d'Or, Maeaoda, Sleep, Zealand, and Croat Rafup. I-itftoloTL Hurdle. Kerapton—Maria. Slow ImIl Silre Stecplnchaee, Dexby—LogrovBoak, Itoveridge Hucdie, l>crby—liapt. Howton alt:aguments-IUrJl;b1' Lozicaahira f^toepieehaflB, M.-vnchepter—Barra-bos Æ. 1

OotlaB^* tfme Is a record for z6 two milcu staeipte- chaaa. Ht runs at Hoot.on Park nsit week. Mr H B EJeteoe, tie well-known stecpieohaee rider, returned from South Africa t!:r8 mamtnff. ha-rirg- ful- filled the most succesBfUl cnjragrememt ta the ootonv. The gpwtsraan Agency states that Vedas, who holds engagements in the Liverpool Spring Cup, City and Soborbaa, and the Kempton Park Jubilee Handi- cap, pulled np lame on Friday morning, after & gaDop. hariog sprunir a CTirh.

THE GEAKD MILITARY OOLT) '-UP. I In connecton with tb? qucatifm of the qnBttBe?Uc? of Rora1 Dh7,e, th G 7? MUituy Gold Cup wtnncr, we may mention, i?M me sate to bin P..Mt owner for £ 500 œn1ø:I with it a wrattogeney in tbe errent of BucoGss in the mse referred to, but the qiiepticm wse, to all intemts and purpose*?, disposed of by the National Hunt stswaKfe at the time that "Royal Blaze was entered. At tho same time a strong opicioneatsts in racing- cirotes that the cxist<siop of the oanttwency precJudee the horee beam? oanafdn-cd to ba unoondi. tiaaoHy the property of Jila nominator.

TO-DAY'S LONDON1 BETTING. I Th(> Lincolnshire W'3 alinojt unanentiaaiod to-d1loT, Qsardau only bedn? supported &t 100 to 9, ? !&tc obtatevhto about any othw. For the Grand ?,4t, Timothy Titus had backers at 9, nd John M.P. at 10, whDe Con?L was on offer at 100 to 7. IAI!Y was in g?oW d,,mwrdt fVonr L the Derby at 7to 2. Prlceo.- J HE LIN<K>LK5iHTBB HANDICAP. (Run Tuesday, Mairh 21. Distance, one 100 to 9 agst Osamtes, t 100 to 9 any otIwT. o THE G-RAND NATIONAL STEtePIECHASE. (Bun Friday, March 30. I>istanjoe, four miles aad. ■bout 856 vwtlB.) 9 to 1 affit Timorthv 'Atms, t and Q 10 to 1 — John M.P., t 100 to 7 — Comfit, o 25 '?o 1 ,— Bockaway IT., t 25 to t C Ascetic's j'&ifv&.tt &nd 0 THE DERBY. (Run Wednmday, May 30. Distaaicw, one.mi:le. a'!d a half.) 7 to 2 apst Lally, t and o

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WESTON PIER EXTENSION. I A rmeetiry of the Weston-Soper-Mare Gmnd Pier Comipaaiy was Iretd a-t the Park Hotel, Cardiff, lo-day, Mr. Deedes (chadTman) pre- siding, the other directors present being: Sir John Gunn, Mr. W. H. Mattoias, and Mr. J-Eumee Human. The Chairman stated that aTrangome'mte had been made by which the pier mqld 'be extended by about 400 yards. 93hat would not admit of boats going aJong- side at any state of the tide, but it would give a. -very good service, and it was useless to have a. lo-w-water serwioe on one side of the Channel without a corresponding ser- vice on the other side. Sir John Gurun. who seconded- the adoption of the report, stated that he had no doubt that in due time there would be a. low-water pier on this side of the Channel. The report was adopted. Mr. Deedee and Sir John GnJtn. vmre re- elected directors, and v-ntes of tJtante wore paigsm to the boaxd. ibbe seonefca-ry (Mr. Wansborough), and others.

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Scaffolding Collape I Information has oome to hand of a eeriooa aoradeaxt^at the Government haaSxMir ertenskyn; works at Gape dear Island, Ireland. It appears that a large staff, under the super- viffioti of Govemqnemt cmgLTaeerB, were ongagef in siaking aaane huge logs of timber in oon- necticm with the harbour extension when ay qnastiity of scoffoiditis and other ejiaotiona oollafwod, caruohing six unfortunate workmen^. A retired naval cajpentor, named O'Sullivan, only escaped instant deatli by jumping into the water amd swimming, and many others had miraculous escapes. The injured m-esn. some of whom it is feaxp-d are fatally hurt, were for a. ocxnsideirable time without medical, relief, the medLaal officer for the island living ad. Skibbeneem, which is sixteen miles away. They were, however, removed to hoepitaJ. a4f: Skihberean with all possible speed.

The Swansea Tragedy Stephen Butler, of Swansea, the man wh<* disappeared so suddenly after the tragicy death of his wife, is believed to have ooni- mfetted stiieide, like his wife, by drownings Search parties have been out inspecting all- likely places high and low without obtain* ing- any clue. The pond in Llewellyn Parkf is to be drainoo.

IJlegal Consideration In the City of London Court on Fridravt Meears. Curtis and BrookE. Fleet-street, Ion- don, sued Arthur W. Pask, 20, Gordon-road, Cardiff, for ilO on an agreement. Mr. Curtis, one of the plaintiffs, said he supplied the defendant's younger brother with £21 worth of clothes. Finding he could not get the money the defendant entered into an a^Deo- xneoLt to pay 115 in settlement instead, et, suing the brother. Mr. Lander, defendants solicitor, said the plaintiffs threatened to prosecute the brother- for obtaining goods by false pretences. It was in terror that he signed the agreement sued on, and, therefore, as the consideration was illegal, plaawtiffs could not recover. Plaintiffs said they did not threaten tot prosecute the brother. That had been done- by eoaneone else, and the brother had been, sent to Oanada. Judge BeiLtonl, K.C., held that the agree* ment was made rn fear of a prosecution* therefotre the consideration for it was illega4 Judgment for the defendant, with costs.

HOCKEY. WELSH v. SCOTTISH LADIES Final scores V- Scotland. 12 poala, Walea i.^oaI»

MERTHYR RELATIVES" SURPRISE. Empty Coffin Brought to the i House. I At the meeting of the Merthyr Board at Gmiardiiaais to-day Mr. William Hiley referrod to the meddent which took plaoe la-st Satur- day, when some men carried from the work, house mortuary a.n enrpty ooifin, under the supposition that it. contained the ootrpae of a man, named Welsh, the mistake not being diHOOvered u-mtil the coffin had been taken to aod otpenad at the house of some relatives in Gteorgetown, Merthyr, and, he sngigested that, in justioe to Oill partky, sen inquiry should be held eo that the mattac- might be tlusrongiily investigiated. Mr. Peaixsy, the master, however, gave a a; eaplianraPion off hamd showing that the oofiin., was carried away by the men whila tlia. labour master, wfho had euscompiaaiied them to the nnartuoiry, had gone awoy to fetch some straps amd oords to tie the coffin to the bier, and, the boaird accepting the explanation as satosSactory, the subject was allowed, tofc drop.

HEROIC FRENCH ONION MAN.. Brest, gstardzT.-M-e Minister of Marine, has just a a gold medal to Paul Perm* am onion man from Gleder, for heroic. OOtt» duct at the Hilda

CRICKET. I THE THIRD SOUTH AFRICAN TEST -M.ATCTL- Johannesburg, ba-tuI-day.irb-e tlmrd test nratteb opened here to-day in dull weather. Bain fall during the morning. Warner omitted Wynyard, Board, and Gowor. and the Sourth Africajas playod the same team as in the last ia-A matoli. Sherwdl, winning the toss, Seated to bait, aDd sent in Tancredf and Shalders. SOUTH APRIOANS (first innings). T?mcred, not out — 8 SWdc-r,s. not out 1 Extras ?.?-?———.—.—. 1 Total (no wioket) Johannesburg, Saturday—At no-m th: SonKh Africans had soored 98 for the loss o« two'lcketF.-IWr.

BOXING. Jim. Courtney, of Cardiff, the lOst. cliam-- pion of Wales, will meet Charlie Knock, th«* light-weight champion of England, in a six- round contest, at Wonderland, Ion don, to- night (Saturday). Courtney will also box Bill Griffiths, of New Tredegar, fifteen rounds for a parse at the Badminton Club, St. Maj-y-street, Cardiff, on Monday night next, The "Sporting Life will appoint the rfffree..

UNPLEASANT INCIDENT AT A BAZAAR i At the third day's opening on Friday of at Weslev.m bazaar at Barnsley, presided over by Colonel Mitchell, a man rose in the audience and impressively said, "I rise to utter a. most solemn protest against this godless bazaar. Marionettes, cafe, shooting jnnge these the work of God or Vanitjr Fair? What would John Wesley say? Ton, will breed corruption. I warn you." The man. who gave the n&ine of Greenwood, waa removed from, the hall by the stewards. _—-———- J

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. RA.OJ. Prize Df?winK.—TlliB is 'm?voidu.My Post? ]R. poned. ?ee M?y 12th for further announcement? 11W Fish and Cliip Busness, ii bst parb, p Newport; good trade; cheap to immediate pur- chaser; ill-health roaacm of lmvinr.-hl X., Kvendng Express, Ke-wport. 6MOul4 BUTCHBBS.—Wanted, smart Youth (18); must b» good at, wale&-State age, wapes, rtferonce, erpe, riacce first letior, Co-operative Butchers, Ferndale. e2&52ul4  AKTED, re?-I*eable Man, C??-an (good mjlkmi \? imd F= Work.—Ba?er, l,orea Farm, WhiW chiirca, Cardiff. e2S53ul4 WANT1U), a good General; able to wash and i' plain cookim-g; another kept; must have good references.—Mrs. Nicholas, Allen's Arm?, Mountain Ash. e2fr,4uls Wanted, clean Bniah Hands; ruference JL requlred.-Apply R. Scott, DeconUor, Pentre^ Bhondda. e2655ul4 -D- R"!>1AKING.-Wal1ted -t -e, oXPèiieooed DBodiee Han& SftU exp-?6-,e. W&TY required first letter, M-gan and Francis, -kbertill??ry. e2"ul4 ADVEKT16BB is open to Pumhose .1?team Ldry Aor ?'"? and o? DreL-ng Bugii?-Ftil par- ticuawg to Clitherc?, 5, ??hJey-court, Ash?? mu? Bristol. e285'ul7 G- pOD Insurance Book for Sale; owner leaving Cardiff; Rood living and prospects to eaerpetio man.—Agent, 5, Wastbourne-crascent, Oanton bridge, Cardiff. e265Bul7 F IVE; per cent.-£250 wanted on Two Houses; v.-iln^ £ 400.— H 3, Evening E?prsaa. ChrdiC. e2659ul7 I-I T'PRTtlKNCEP Hand wanted for Bacon Omnterj J mnst be 800USed to quick C.Ah tT.ad&Ap p6rso' Jones, lxekmson, a.nd Co., Dowlas. CE?h TWO Our alee w&nted im-modwdy for HoJyhead.—. TApply Junior View, Baocor, North W. cfzs& OTBSL Bax l- I ung Lady required experienced.—* H Eeiereocas, H 1, Evening Express, Cardiff. c63T^ JSi. Rich, 109, Castle-road, Cardiff, War 1".1. Dealer; letters punctually attended to. c2060 WAKTE3), Haa.-je-Park»urmaid: under-housemaid, W kept.-kpply Jlrs. Jones, OasUeiield, Norths road, Cardiff. e25i31ul4 G- T'S good Ucvcle, free wheel, to :t-e So-ld cheaj^ at 2, Oakley-street., Grangetown. e2649»U4 A.RMATn Wishes-Eiasagemmt fir~HateTj B- capable of taking chwge.-U 93, Evening Expre Cardiff. e2S50aJ4 FUKtnSHXD Houae to LA a* Uanwrtyd WeTte April and May; suit lafge f. i- with eervaata

Strange Fire Tragedy. I WOMAN WORKER DIES IN ARMCHAIR The busy life of one of London's women workers was cut short in a strange and tragic way yesterday morning. Helena Mitchell, aged 49, had for some time carried on the business of a hairdresser in a I first-floor flat above Messrs. Nash and Austin's fruit shop in Glasshouse-street, Piccadilly. When work was pressing she would some- times spent the night in am arm-chair in front of the Arc in her business premises, so as to save the time that would otherwise have been spent in going to and from her home in the suburbs. This she did on Thursday, and at ten p.m. was seen disposing herself for the night. At 7.30 yesterday morning an employee, on opening the fruit-shop, found smoke coming from the flat above. Firemen from the j Marlborough-street station were very soon on the spot in response to.bis-ail, and burst! their way into the flat. They found the room filled with dense smoke and the body of the unfortunate woman, burnt almost beyond recognition, in a sitting position in front of the fire. Little damage wae done to the room, as the fire was of a. slow, smouldering character, and people sleeping in the flat above had no idaa. that anything was the matter. The cause of the outbreak is unknown, and it is supposed that the victim, overcome in her sleep by smoke, which stupefied without awakening her. fell on to the fire in the grate, and never completely recovered con- sciousness. An officer of the fire brigade described the cage 3JS one of the strangest in the whole of his experience.

FIGHTING FOR PLACES. New Tube from Baker Street to Kennington. The Baker-street and Waterloo Railway— the latest of underground tubes—opened to- day for traffic. At five minutes past one the first train left BakeT-etreet. There was a. big crush at the booking-office, -httndTeds of people fighting for places. Everything ran smoothly, especially the trains. They progressed rapidly and without oscillation. A three- minute service was at orroe put in operation. The stations on the route are Baker-street, II event's Park, Oxford-circus, Piccadilly- circus, Trafalgar-equiare, the Embankment, Waterloo. and Kennington. Prior to the opening for the public at twelve minutes to one a train left Kennington Station for Baker-street with a large number of the London County Council members on, bo-,vrd. The journey took fourteen minutes. Constant rehearsals have been in operation for three weeks, a.nd to-day trial trains have been running from six o'clock.

WAR TAXES. Mr. Asquith and the "Trade." Mr. Asquith on Friday evening received a deputation representing all sections of the licensed trade on the subject of the remission" of war taxes on beer and spirits. Mr. Aequiih said that he could not promise any immediate change in taxation affecting the trade, but if the time ever came when an alteration was possible it might be possible to give effect to their wishes for the relief of taxation. He wae of opinion tha.t the law regarding clubs should be more ringent.

A MISCHIEVOUS PENNY. I A correspondent living at Melford, Mont- gomeryshire, posted to an Oswestry gentle- man recently an envelope containing such matter as is usually allowed, if the envelope flap be tucked in, for one halfpenny. After the posting of the letter, another Meiford letter-writer, having no stamp, dropped bis letter iuto the box unstamped, and at the same time dropped a penny in to square matters with the PostTnaeter-GRnera-L By some cruel fate the penny happened to fall into the tucked-in letter addressed to Oswes- try, and when the box was cleared some kind-hearted official, no doubt thinking he was doing some one a good turn, fastened down the tucked-in flap to make the pre- cious penny quite secure. The result wae that the receiver had to pay fivopence on the letter. True, there was something in another penny nestling inside like a surprise packet, but even that left him fourpence to the bad, and the Posttnaater- General scooped in not only the Oswestry gentleman's fivepence but also twopence from some other person to whom the unstamped letter (to pay for which the penny was dropped in the box) was addressed! Thus his Majesty's Government stood to gain sixpence all through that mischievous penny's trick at Meiford. It should, how-. ever, be added that the postal authorities, with their usual courtesy, did not b esitate to refund the fourpence charged on the Oswes- try letter by which the recipient would have been out of pocket. The Postmaster-General, therefore, makes twopenoe on the transac- tion!