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I LITTLE CHILD AS INTERPRETER I A pretty little Italian girl, ten years of I age, whose beakl just reached the table at I which the coroner sat, acted as interpreter at a.n inquest held at Popiar on Tuesday. She was complimented by the coroner and jury upon the intelligent manner in which she performed her duty.

STEEL COMBINE PROPOSAL I The steelmakers who met at Swansea, on I Tuesday discussed the proposals of a I oombine. and some expressed the opinion that the prospects of establishing an association were good and that its working would prove successful. I

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Do This or Be Damned" I THE KIND OF CREED BRITAIN NEEDS Igrratius on 11 isms11 & "Ologies." Father Ignatius delivered a remarkable address at Llandudno dealing with the Education Bill. This, he said, was not the time for religious influence to be lessened, when the Sabbath was desecrated, the Bible blasphemed, and creeds discredited. This was not the time to add to the desecration of Zion, when children did not understand the horror of old-fashioned people at the running of trams, coaches, and excursions on the Sabbath, and people pleased them- selves as to how they would spend the day of rest. They must retain religious education in the schools, even if they had to shed their blood for it. It seemed dreadful to him to think that unless they mended their ways the Empire was being hastened to destruc- tion. All the isms of hell were waging war against the religion of Christ, and though they could with confidence leave the result with Him, they must not budge one single inch from the position they had taken up. Of what use was astronomy, astrology, or' any other "ology" in helping to subdue temper or their young men to be manly and pure, and fit to be the fathers of the next generation ? Dogma had been called the bugbear of the present controversy. How could any- one have religion without dogma? The out- cry against dogma. was ignorant affectation. Religion without dogma was like a dog with. out a ba-ckbone. Wh-at was wanted was a religion which said, "Do this or be damned." Girls could not have a good husband unless he had dogma, and where could he learn that unless in the schools of the land? What had secular education done for the children of board schools? He had seen con- duct so disgusting of children in those schools that even an old man like himself had turned away from his window in horror. He had never seen such conduct in theboya of schools where religion was taught, but a race of lads who were a credit to old Eng- land. The Bill was sudh a complex piece of machinery, such a literary effort, that its contradiction and entanglements were enough to make people dance with rage. He suggested that the State should say to the schools that so long as the children were educated up to the fixed standard of effi- ciency a certain amount would be paid for each scholar, and while that standard was maintained they would not interfere with what religions instruction was given.

A Brigade Call I BIG BLAZE IN TOOLEY-STREET Pilcher's Oil and Colour Works, in Morgan'e- lane, Toolcy-street, London, were in the early hours of this morning the scene of one of the most dangerous conflagrations which the brigade has had to deal with this year. The premises attacked are largely stocked with paints, varnishes, and other inflammable goods, and the outbreak was first observed just before one o'clock. A brigade call was given, and firemen were soon on the spot, from every district of London, together with. two river floats and 23 engines. Adjacent to the burning warehouse were numerous properties of a combustible nature, including Hay's Wharf, one of the biggest on the river. The men of the Salvage Corps rendered excellent service, removing carboys of acid and other dangerous goods to places of safety. The immense force at work on the flames soon took effect, and within an hour of the giving of the alarm the men had con- trol of the outbreak. By daylight it was completely extinguished, having been successfully restricted to the ground and first floors. The damage, how- ever, must be exceedingly heavy, and the brigade is to be congratulated on having I prevented what looked like being a fire of terrible proportions.

RULE OF THE ROAD I A case of considerable interest in regard I to the much-vexed traffic question was decided at Scarborough yesterday, when J. Molton Carter was fined 10s. 6d. for wilfully obstructing an electric tramcar. Carter, when overtaken by a car-in ascend- ing a steep hill, refused to cross to the wrong side of the road to allow the car to pass, although there was no traffic approaching. The magistrates were of opinion that Carter behaved unreasonably, and that the para- mount rule of the road was that all who used it must behave reasonably towards each other.

SEACOCK LEFT OPEN The Dominion liner Cambronian, which has been chartered by a syndicate for the purpose of a floating exhibition, met with a mishap on Tuesday night, which was. foi% tunately, observed in time to avert serious consequences. She is moored alongside the quay of the West Float, Birkenhead, and is being prepared to receive the exhibits. After the workmen had left it was found that she was takmg in water rapidly and in danger of sinking. The dook board tug Neptune was summoned, and pumping operations were successfully carried out. It is saiid a sewicck was left, open by mistake. The Cambronian had some cargo on board.

KING EDWARD & THE CURIOUS MARIENBAD, Tuesday I.'ight. In accordance with King Edward's specially expressed wish, tho notioes which have been everywhere posted here, requesting the public not to inconvenience his Majesty by crowding around him, have to-day been removed, the behaviour of the public in this ryvpect being very much better than during his Majesty's previous visits. King Edward appears to converse most with Prince Ferdi- nand of Bulgaria, and was with his Highness on three separate occasions yrarterday. Sir Henry Gampbeil-Bannorman is entertaining the King ajid Prince Ferdinand at dinner t,o.morrow.-Gentrfl-l News.

WENT SUDDENLY MAD. An inquest was held at Petersfield- on Toes- day afternoon oa the body of Mrs. Trail, wife of a locai tradesman, who was shot dead by "osieph Burbidg-e, a stoker on furlough from his Majesty'10 Nelson. The evidence s, that. Burbidge apparently Tvent ifud- denly :>M o" ilatuid--y morning, and. with a revolver in his hand, started running &mock ia the Petersfleld stneeSB. 3* fired at several people, and ultinxafaedy shot and killed Mrs. Trail as aho was <sni«*{?ly walking along the roadway Tho jury a. verdict of "Wilful murder" Bur- bidge.

SUICIDE'S FAREWELL GIFT Inside the bkxuso of Moeria. lonisa Shorn*, 34, a taLlareee, whose body was found in I>uckett's was her naomo aand addro)ei;. On the ooiThk was an ismtoreiiSa, with the foGr lowwmt 'n.o1:.e. Dear Mother,—I mta BsnufficR you thene, as I don't want auyotae egbp to have them. With Love to you ail. Yesterday a. jury reUmwd a verdfict of Smncide during tetmpraranr ineamafty."

SUBMARINE IN COLLISION. Submarine B4. wfoile proceeding to SDd t- head. on Tuesday attramcxju. was fouled by a hopper bargvs earning from the opposite direc- tion. The yabiaarin*- sustained sea-ious injury, and had to be run up on She bnach. Here she was examined, and. found to 00 Ao badly damaged that she wil) .w to be. put into dry dock for repairs The anair escaped vinihurt.

TRANSPORT AT BARRY The Bronte, a big Italian tzt. anchored off B;i, Island thin xnoi"rtng, Shi. is waiting for the tide, and will then prcx*ysi to Cardiff for oosl.

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EARL OF LEVEN DEAD I The Earl of Leven and Melville died at Gleitfernees House, Nairnshire, last, night. Deceased, who was the thirteenth earl, was born in 1835. He was deputy-lieutenant for Nairnshire, a lieutenant for the City of Lon- don, and Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland. He was for many years Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and was a memibcr of the Privy Council. Lord Balgonie, the. eldest son, succeeds to the title.

STOCK EXCHANGE FIGHT, t An exciting incident occurred on the Stock Exchange yesterday (says the "Mirror"). Two members had a quarrel at the close, d lost their tempers to such an extent that a stand- up fight resulted. Blood flowed freely before the combatants allowed themselves to be pacified by mntual friends. The trouble, of course, was due to the excitement over the American railway boom.

PLAGUE OF ANTS AT SANDWICH I Being unable to find a sea-serpent for the silly season, Sandwich has provided news of a plague of flying ants. They descendèd in a cloud yesterday after- noon, and cleared the streets as quickly aa a battalion of cavalry could have done. People rushed into shops for shelter, wh'%? others hastily covered their heads with hand- kerchiefs and anything else that was bandy. The heat was intense, but the ants kept quite cool, and made a meal wherever they got a chance. I

PUSLiC AMUSEMENTS. 1 RPHEATAE ROYAL C ARDIFF. Lessee and Manager EGBERT REDFORD. EVERY RYENLNU AT 7-50. T H E PO PU L.v H PLAY, THE JJICH A-ND pOOR OF I -fLt) a LODOX. Next Week: vViliiam Moliiscn and Com- pany, in the Great Play, "BESIDE THE .BONNIE BBIER BUSH.' a7188 _Bos Office at Theatre 13 to 5. Nat. Tel. 362. not in mortals to oommand success, but well do more—deserve it."—Addison. THE CARDIFF EIPIRE, QUEEN-STREET. Managing Director .OSW ALD STOLL. TO-NIGHT! On BELLA AND JJIJOU, Bright, Brisk. Breezy. Delightfully Droll, Diverting Duo. HARRIS AND WORTH, A Pair of Huntsmen whoee Comio Notions Stamp Them as Criminal. CABARET'S DOGS In Original Tricks. "The Dog Derby." FLORENCE LAMBETH AXD ROBERT ROBERTSON, Xa "Soot Folks' vVooin' "—a Quaint Picture of a Country Courts-hip in Scotland at the Time of Robert Burns. _n- j RESCUED IN MID-AIR, A Novel Series of Pictures on the AMERICAN BIOSCOPE. I SPRY AND MONTI,' The Daady Guardsman. Whitehall." Sulendid Effects and Scenery. Novel Humour. and Excellent Dancing. HERBERT CLIFTON, The Marvellous Voiced Mimic. BISERA TROUPE, Eight Charming Lady Musicians. HARRY GREY, The Australian Nugget! en it Cornea to Whimsicalities he Leads the Field. Bicycles Stcred Free of Charge. Two Performances Nightly. Early One between -4evcn o clock and Nine; Late One j Between Nine o'clock and Eleven. Box Office Open Daily. L18863 To amuse and entertain is good; To do both and instruct M cotter. STOLL'S PANOPTICON, ST. MARY-STREET. The AMERICAN BIOSCOPE COMPANY 3 ANNUAL FAMILY TREAT Will Contiane TWICE DAILY, at 2.15 and 7.15, A A ??????'?? ??' Presenting A C?M?L?rE CHANGE OF PICTURES ?o? All Pa.rts of the Globe. A-N IDEAL FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT, The Priet-s of Admission on production of Family Ticket are:- Grand Circle. Adults. 6d. Children. 3d. Orchestra Stalls. I Adulta. 4d. Children. 2d. fit Stalls and I Gallery. Adults.3d. I Children. Id. A Marvellous Moneyworth Surpassed No- 'where. This Advertisement may be cut out and used as a Family Ticket. a7189 NEWPORT. THE NEWPORT EMPIRE, CHARLES-STREET. Si:recu>r OSWALD STOLL. TOInRT: Hl';RBE.RT LLQYD. the Dia- mond King; burlesque on vaudeville; Jack of all trades, master of none. Glenroy Trou. feehow s Cats. ?P? Spot ?, "The ?? .acuaat? Coon." Simms and Simme. Hei?ae and Emiion, in nov?i gymnastic exercje?' &he Kin. as Cinderdla. Bernar d Fantoches. B)g &>n Br?n and Little G?rge Le Clerq, in ?.? Bia<;k Justice." Ll6U4 PUBLIC NOTICES. THE TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF THE CITY OF CARDIFF. liECTTURES on MIDWIFERY. cornpulpory In the Theoretical Training of Midwives. The Education Committee of the Cardiff Cor- pora.tion is PrePared M award FOUR FREE STUDENTSHIPS, wiucn will cover fees, in the aoove Theoretical Training, for the Course of instruction at the University College of .South Wa,les,i-n,d Monmouthshire during the ili (.•basi- s'fxom October to Decem- bel", 1906. Applications for these Free Student- ships must b-a ;,a the hands of the uuderBigned on or before Friday, September 7th, 1906. Further particulars may be obtained OlD. application to J. AUSTIN JEKIS. B A. fl^retary University College. Cardiff. July ath, 1906. a-7150 THE WESTERS" MAIL B C TIlIE T ABL E S, FOR CARDIFF, NEWPORT, and SWANS EA. PRICE. ONE PEXXY EACH, MONTHLY. l?lo'r ? .1nnU&l Subscri tion of Two at??I? hn?s a C<?py of either of th?Ti-mcTah? ?Sh1?1 be sen!. free by P-t to &nya.d?a.-a? M?Lh imme"teiy afte r ?tbilcation. 2ACE COPY CONTAINS AN \criDENT COL PON-INSURANCE-TICKLT WESTERN MAIL" OFFICES. CARDIFF. el62 EXCURSIONS. TJED FUNNEL LINE. SA 11-r-NGS fz,(>za CARDIFF and PENARTH. (We"her and C;rcumstanec-a Permitting). AUGUST. 1906. LAM VE CAlwtFF-f Woti., 22-5.0,7.0, .\J pm Thurs.Q, Li:), Fri., i-l—D.40, 10.35 am, 12.20, j 6.46, 3.40 pm Sal., 26-), U.1» am, 1.10, 715, 3-10 poa Man., si—ijfl, H_.)I(), JJ0; 8,20 Tu.ti.¿C, 11.20 am„ j -1.25, 3.30 pm fn. try -u_- LJUAVE WESTOJi. 5.50, 7.50, 9.50 pm 9.0 11.15 w, -5.25, V.30, 3.30 pm 10.10 am, 12.5, 5.56, 8.0, 10.0 pm 10.20 am, 12.20, 7.15, 9.10 10.10 a.m, 12.13, 2.20, 10.20 pre L4-P W eed ToanatTMke? to W?t. ??nei)a?Tta. weswa and G.W.E.; a.?o Da?_?cnNMas to CHEDDAR and WELLa Liavs (JAiililf*V' Wed., 22— £ 6.30 pm Sat., 26—E<j.Q & ..M pm Mem., 27—2.30 pra TuG; > £ —3.30 pin LiCukVi; CAJi.oiyf\ i' Wed., 22—1J6.30 l*u Sitt., cS-&J iill V i CAIiijTJTf Than., 25—P9.30, 39.35 am Fri., 24—P9.3CS BS.35 aua b-t ^5—^r^.30, i&.So am •Maa.,27—t»9^0^i{y.j5 am U £ AVE CAKLHi^' Thurs., as.35 am I'll., <A—1^.30, K3.35 am M?., ?7-t?.jU. 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—« I WORKMEN KEPT WAITING j I At Tredegar on Tuesday Benjamin Row- ¡I I lands, stoker, Tredegar, was summoned by l Messrs. L. D. Whitehead and Co., Tredegar, for absenting himself from his work. Mr. R. IT. Spencer, Tredegar, was for the prose- cution. Defendant was in charge of the boilers which generated steam for the whole of the works, and in oonseqllenoe of his absence the men were stopped for two hours and a considerable quantity of material was spooiled.-Defendant g-ave as an excuse that his feet were sorp, and said he was attended by a doctor.—Judgment was given for the plaintiffs for L2 10s. damages and Zl 5s. 6d. j costs. I

I NEW SCHOOL FOR MOUNTAIN ASH I The director of education to the Moanta.in Ash District Council (Mr. Alfred Morgan) opened a new school at Miskin on Tuesday in the presence of the majority of the mem- bers of the council. The school is almost identical with that which was opened on Monday at Caegarw.

EXCURSIONS. P AND A. CAMPBELL (LIMITED). SAILINGS from CARDIFF and PENARTH (Weather and Circumstances Permitting). LEA. VE CAEDIFF. Wed., 22-5.0,6.0, 7.0,8.0,9.0 Tliure., 2.).3.30, *9.25. 10.15, 11.40, 5.40, 6.30, 7.45, S.20, -9.30 Fri., 24—6.30, -9.25, 10.30, *11.15, 12.20, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 Sat., 25.LO, .9.25,10.0, 11.15, *'2.0, 1.10, 6.35, 7.15, 8.40, ¥90 Mon., 27—3.15, *3.25, 10.15, 11.15, 12.30, 2.0, 2.45, 8.30 Tues. 2S-8", -9.25, 10.45, 11.30, 1.0, 2.15, 3.0, 4.0 | LEAVE WESTON. 4.40, 5.50, 6.45, 7.45, 9.15, 10.30 I 9.15, *10.10, 11.0, 5.10, 6.35, 7.15, $6.30, 9.15, I 10.15 I 9.15, *10.10, 11.15, *12.0, 5.35, 6.50, E.0, 8.45 3.45, *10.10, 10.45, 12.0, -12-45, 6.10, 7.50, -8.0, 9.30, 9.45 I 9.0, *10.10, 11.0, 12.0, 1.15, 7.15, 8.0, 9.30 9.30, *10.10, 11.36, 12.15, 1.46, 3.0, 8.45, 9.0 In connection with above, Excursion Ticket# are issued Daily to CHEDDAR a.nd WEI?? I &180 Tourist and Cheap Week-end Ticket to Principal Stations in WEST OF ENGLAND LKAVE CAitDlf F. Wed., 22-d6.JO pm Thurs., 23—06.15 pm LEA VE CUIDrFF1 Wed., 22—cd6.30 pm Thars., 23—*7.15 am, b&.15 pm Fri., 24-ec!3.0 pm __?_?477_ 6_ Fri., 24—9.25 am LiEAVETc-?BD! FFT[ F, -a. ) LEAVE CARDIFF. LKAVK CARDIFF.f Fri., 24—f9.25 am ) 25—19.25 a.m, 1.30 pm ) Mon., 27—til.30 am Tues., 23-tlv.0 ;W.1 I LEAVE CLJEYNUUN. [ 9.0 pm 10.0 pm LEAVE BRISTOL. LEAYE BRISTOL. 3.30 am, 9.0 pm 3.0 am LEAVE MIXEHEAD. 7.30 pm LEAVE CLOVELLY. 4.45 pm LEAVE ILFBACXTJIUIS. 4.0 pm 6.0 pm 6.0, §6.30 pm 6.0 pm 6.15 pm Steamer ca.is off Lynmouttt except Trips marked t. t Cheap iioiito to DEVON and CORNWALL. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22nd. EVENING TRIP, CLEVEDON.-Gardiff d6.30, Clevedon 9.0. Fare—Is. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23rd. EVENING TRIP, CLEVEDON and BRISTOL. —Cardiff b6.15 pm, Bristol 9.0, Clevedon 10.0. Special fares—Clevedon Is, Bristol Is 6d. FRl^Al, ACGCTST 24th. MUMBLES and TENBY.—Cardiff 10.0 am, Tenby 4.0 pm, Mumbles 5.45. MONDAY, AUGUST 27th. NEWQUAY (Cornwall).—Cardiff 7.45 am, Newquay 5.0 pm. Special- far-& SPECIAL CRUISES to VIEW WRECK of H.M.S. MONTAGU at LCNDY ISLAND. Leave Leave Back Date. Cardiff. Penarth. about Thurs., 23. 10.15 a.m. 10.25 am. 6.30 pm. Fri., 24. 9.25 a.m. 9.35 am. 9. 0 pm. Fares—Fore Deck 3s 6d, Saloon 4s 6d. D-,es not call at Penarth. a Via Weston. c Single trip. b Penarth 2G niinutes earlier, d Penarth 50 minutes earlier. e Penarth 2U minutes earlier. -L- THROUGH BOOKINGS from all TAFF vTrii and RHYMNEY Stations to WESTON. ILFSA- COMBE. and MINEHEAD. For Further Particulars apply to T. Cook and Son, 2. Duke-etreet. or W. Guy, 70a, But*- ■treat. Cardiff. Nat. TeL. 211. "W | "Evening Express. One Coupon-One Chance. NATIONAL ART UNION COUPON. Great Art Priza Drawing for Pictures of the Value of £100, X30, a-id Y,20, and at least 1,000 other Pictures, I desire to participate in the above Drawing on October 31. 1J06, oA the 1 conditions stated in your advertisements." N 01 me AdJrEllilS Two halfpenny stamps must bo sent with each coupon, or, "with elx or more ooupous, a postal order. j Half a Moment, Please r We a-re making a Special Show of SUITS TO MEASURE For present wear. Exclusive designs at the following prices:- FLANNEL SUIT, to Measure 25/- I (Thoroughly Shrunk). SERGE SUIT, „ „ 25/- (Ind igo Dye). STURDY TWEED SUITS, I (Choice selection), to Measure 25'- BLACK VICUNA SUITS, (Fast c?k?rs). to Measure 25 FROCK COAT and VEST, to Measure 3391 SEE WI.NDOWS. SEE WINDOWS. PERFECT CUT. TRUE PIT. CORRECT STYLE. THE CAPITAL &. LABOUR CLOTHING STORES, 59/61, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF. (Next to Andrews'-hall). e2569 ??? W 'm.? OLIC Cleans the Teeth { so easily, so pleasantly, and so V 6 thoroughly, hence the continued A m satisfaction of old customers and M B the constant attraction of new. 9 m ■ ■ 6d., i/- and i/6, at all Chemi-ts and Stor-s. H Sample sent on receipt ofpenny stamp for oostage. K F. 0. CALVERT & Co., Manchester.

THE BEST SYSTEM FOR REGULATING WAGES. I BY MR. WILLIAM BRACE, M.P. I I (Vice-President of the South I Miners' Federation]. The colliery workers of this coalfield cannot fail to be pleased at the result of their application for a 5 per cent. advance in wages, and I cannot think the coalowners are much against their receiving it, although they opposed it, for not only had the men a strong case in their favour, but, seeing that no alteration can take place in the wages until after a number of the autumn con- tracts are made, the workmen, securing the advance at this juncture, will aid the coalowners in stiffening the backs of the weaker ones among them in securing better prices than they otherwise would be likely to stand for. I see it noted in the press that had the workmen sought more than the 5 per cent. upon this occa- sion they would have risked losing all, as the independent chairman would, in al) probability, have voted against, say, a 71 per cent. advance. Personally, I have always held the opinion that to confine the independent chairman's vote for or against a distinct proposition is the best safeguard against immoderate demands being put forward by either side. When both employers and work- men are convinced that if they ask for too much they may get nothing, it sobers them up to the danger of attempting to exploit the Conciliation Board by unjust claims. I do not for a moment contend that occasionally a wrong decision may not be given under this system; what I am insisting -upon is, that out of all the known systems for regulating wages between Capital and Labour that of the Conciliation Board, with the chairman confined to a casting vote after both parties have failed to agree, is the best. Sliding-scales are too limited and too mechanical a system, and create ideal opportunities for rigging the market by unscrupulous parties, and arbitration boards, which give to the chairman full discretion for varying the terms of the application, directly encourage either party to demand extravagantly more than they themselves consider they are entitled to, upon the principle that if they ask for much they will be sure to get something. Looking back over my life's experiences, I do not think any- thing has given me so much personal gratification as to have been privileged to bo one of the parties that assisted in the establishment of the South Wales Coal Trade Conciliation Board. The details of the agreement are by no means as favourable to the workmen as one could wish. Probably, were a coalowner writing upon this subject he would state the opposite; but so long as the prin- ciple is sound it never should be impossible to settle details, even when they are of first importance. The first week in September will witness the great national gathering of organised Labour, not improperly named the Parliament of Labour. It is worthy of note that, numerically, this year's congress at Liverpool is likely to be the largest yet held. In some quarters there has been a tendency to belittle the value of the Trades Union Congress, and suggestions have been made that it should be abolished. I am glad to think that instead of this view gaining ground it is weakening, as it must be if the ques- tion is dispassionately considered. After years of tribulation and strife the horizon is cleared from agitation and conflict between what was called the old and the new Trades Unionism, both sections finding a place in the Labour movement and mutually respecting and helping each other. As compared with the Cardiff Congress a few years ago, later congresses and the coming Liver- pool gathering will, I dare say, appear tame to the hot bloods of the movement, but, while disputation is the outward symbol of activity and life in conferences of this character, it would be very unsafe to conclude that it means progress or that the absence of it signifies decay. The Trades Union Congress has become "what may be fairly termed a British institution,- and ia recojyii&ect by thqJ leaders of the nation as the official mouthpiece of the best of the working classes. It has taken years to establish this reputation and standing before the world, and should it be wiped out it will take years to build up an equally impos- ing structure in its place, and I am not quite sure that it could be done at all. The secretary, Mr. William Stead- man, M.P., will this year be elected unopposed, inasmuch as no one has been nominated against him. Next year the post will not be open for nomination, as, according to the new standing order, the position after this year becomes a perma- nent one, terminable by notice should either the congress or the secretary desire to change. To my mind this is as it should be, for of all the positions that should not be open to an annual election that of head of a Trades Union organisation stands first. How is a man to feel free to serve the workmen whole- heartedly if he is not made to feel secure in his office so long as he does his duty ? Those who engage him have alii-ays a protection against being saddled with an unsuitable official by the rule of notice to terminate the contract. In arguing upon this line I do not in the slightest degree contend for privilege; all that the congress will do for Mr. Steadman is to place him in the same position as employers place their employes, viz., to make his position permanent so long as the engagement is suitable to the two contracting parties. At Hanley I thought Mr. Steadman lucky in defeating Mr. Albert Stanley, for had the votes been cast as bargained for between the Miners' Federation and the other organisations Mr. Stanley would have been elected by a large majority. But some of the parties did not carry out their undertaking, and gave their votes for Mr. Steadman after promising them to Mr. Stanley. I trust this experience will teach the delegates to the congress the impropriety of the policy of vote bargaining. It is one of the things that are very objectionable at these congress gatherings, which if abolished would, I think, make the movement purer and stronger, and it would not surprise me if this year the Miners' Federation, which, by the way, is the most powerful industrial society affiliated with the congress, declined to have anything to do with the bargaining of votes. Every man, whatever office he is running for, and no matter what society he is connected with, should be run upon his individual merits, for only by doing that can the best and most suitable men be elected. The Boilermakers' Society has just taken a ballot, first, as to whether the society should run one or two Parliamen- tary candidates, and, secondly, should their general secretary, Mr. Cummings, be a candidate. The majority of the votes are in favour of the boilermakers sending two members to the House of Commons if possible, but are against the general secretary being a candidate. The executive council, after the vote had been taken, expressed the opinion that the members had acted wisely in voting against the general secretary being sent to Parliament, and It is only fair to Mr. Cummings to say that he had decided long before the result of the voting was known that unless the members were almost unani- mous that he should seek a seat in Parliament he would resist nomination. One of the ablest men in the Boiler- makers' Society and one of the most popular is my friend Councillor J. H. Jose, J.P., district delegate at Barry, and, unless I misjudge the future, he is almost certain to secure the vote as one of the candidates of his society. If faithful service counts, he will have well earned the honour, and he would certainly do great credit to his fellow- Trades Unionists should the honour be given him.

I Missing Bridegroom. SAD PLIGHT OF AN AMERICAN LADY An extraordinary ecandal, involving the name of a young American girl of good family, is now engaging the attention of the Paris polico (says the Chronicle" corre-, spondent). Some months ago the lady, who was wealthy, met at a society function in New York a handsome and distinguished foreigner. The acquaintance ripened into affecfion, and soon they became engaged. The pair were married, and came to Europe to spend their honeymoon. The husband represented him- self to be the scion of a very distinguished European family well-known in diplomatic circles. Husband and wife came to Paris, and put up at one of the leading hotels. Anonymous letters reached the wife which led her to doubt the genuineness of the title of nobility by which her husband had called himself. There was a scene, and the climax came a few days ago when the husband dis- appeared from the hotel. At present his whereabouts cannot be ascertained. There may be; of course, no connection between the two incidents, but it so happened that a great deal of the lady's jewellery and her spare cash disappeared about the same time. The distracted wife, unable to bear the suspense longer, sent a cable to her relatives informing them of the sorrowful ending of the honeymoon. Meanwhile the police are sieeking everywhere for the missdug husband.

I w [WOMAN'S SHOCKING DEATH. j Mr. Howel Cuthbertson held an inquiry on Tuesday at Abergwynn into the dea.th of Mary Taylor, aged 62, of 44, Tunnel-terrace, Blaengwynif.—Pol ice-cons t ab le Roberts stated that she arrived in Maesrbeg by train on Saturday night helplessly drunk, and owing to there being no accommodsation at the police-station she was taken home and left there. There was no one at the house, neither was there any fire or light. Thomas Taylor, the husband, stated that he arrived home about eleven p.m., and a little ater the deceased came in from the front room, and took hold of a paraffin lamp, with the intention of going to bed. She upset the oil over her, and it became alight. The hus- band obtained some sacking, with which he endeavoured to extinguish the flames, and also threw some water over the woman, but she was badly burnt. She died on Monday. The j'ary gave a verdict of "Death from borne, aooelerated by excessive drinking." —

MR. TOOLE'S WILL The London correspondent of the "Man- chester Guardian" says that by Mr. J. L. Toole's will several of the clubs and other institutions with which he was connected are to receive mementoes. Among the larger Bums bequeathed is £2,<XX> to Mr. E. J. iowne, who was for many years, perhaps, the most intimate of his friends and one of his most trusted business advisers. To his sister and his deceased wife's sister he left the same amount, aud to his friend Shelton £ 1,000. Other sums of L500 each are bequeathed to Mrs. Billington and Mrs. Routledge, a number of smaller bequests benefiting his old friends and stage attendants, many of whom also receive articles from his rich collection of stage properties and theatrical -literature and portraits, most of the por- traits being autographed by the originals.

NEW MASTER CUTLER Mr. W. F. Osborn was on Tuesday elected master cutler of Sheffield. He is chairman of Osborn and Co., Clyde Steelworks. His iarther was master cutler in 1873.

PUPIL TEACHER FALLS DEAD Miss Nellie Scotson, a pupil teacher, of Bury, Lancashire, fell dead on Tuesday morning in the Matlock district, where she was co a, visit.

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I Barbarous Labour Tests I CARDIFF GUARDIANS & THE CASUALS To the Editor of the Evening Express." Sir,—I noticed a case before the magistrates last weèk where a casual out-of-work was summoned, at the instance of the workhouse authority, for declining to break 12cwt. of stone. He pleaded he could not do it. He appears to have been an honest chap, and the magistrates evidently took that view, for they let him off with a caution. This case I once more raises the whole question of the casuals in the workhouse. I was surprised to find the Cardiff Guardians had not abolished this barbarous method of stone- breaking. In the first place, it is expensive to the guardians, as the cost of cartage, Ac., is much more than the amount received for stone-breaking. To the professional tramp I it is no punishment, because bo has learnt the ¡ art of cracking the stones with ease, but to the honest out-of-work it is barbarous work, which he cannot do. Why not sub- stitute wood-sawing for stone-break- ing? It is not a light task to saw up a couple of railway sleepers. This, in turn, find.,3 work for the able old inmates—to take round to the customers for firewood. Surely it is time the Cardiff Guardians, like many others have done, adopted wood-sawing Ac., instead of the criminals' work of stone- breaking.—I am, Ac., breaking.—I am, &c., JAMES HOLMES. I Cardiff, Aug. 20.

Aberystwyth Amenities I ANOTHER BOUT OF PERSONALTIES I ON THE TOWN COUNCIL At a meeting of the Aberystwyth Town Council on Tuesday Mr. J. Gibson raised the question of the water supply of the town, and asserted that in many places it was defective, and that the shortage caused a bad impression in the minds of visitors.— Mr. C. M. Williams warmly contested the accuracy of Mr. Gibson's statements. To say that the water supply of the town was defec- tive was ridiculous. The quantity of water coming into the town every day was 450,000 gallons, which was equal to 25 gallons per head on a population of tJ,OOO, The only drawback at the present time was insuffi- cient pressure owing to the reservoir not being at a, high enough altitude. The M.ayor said it was not right on Mr. Gibson's part to make statements of this kind unless he had ground for them. Mr. J. Gibson said it was very impertinent on the mayor's part to make such a remark. The Mayor: You are out of order. Mr. J. Gibson: You cannot do the quarter. deck business here. I don't care twopence about you. The Mayor: And nobody cares for you. Mr. J. Gibson: You will find your match if you try your quarter-deck business with me. The Mayor: You are beneath my notice. Mr. J. Gibson: Low bullying. The Mayor: Low blackguard. At another stage of the meeting, when the question of the payment of costs in an action in which the council were unsuccessful waa being discussed, Mr. C. M. Williams, replying to interruptions by Mr. Gibson, said: "There were no rows before you came here. It is a positive disgrace to come here now." Mr. J. Gibson: You have had a smaok in the mouth before now. Mr. C. M. Williams: Yes, and it coetdearly to the party that did it. Mr. J. Gibson: You are trying to justify yourselves for going to law. Mr. Williams: No. You are as much responsible as any member.

7LB, WEIGHT ROUND NECK. I I Hay Grocer's Body Found in I River Wye. The body of Mr. Thomas F. Da vice, of the firm of Price and Davies, grocers, Hay, was found in the Paver Wye at 7.30 this morn- ing by a man named William George, of Forest-road, Hay, who immediately gave information to the police. Police-sergeant Harwood went to the spot and assisted to get the body out of the water. Attached to a piece of cord which was tied around the neck was a. 71b. weight. Mr. Darieo had been missing since last Thursday morning. The spot where the body was found is known as the Steeple Pool, near Hay Parish Church, and the body was lying in 14ft. of water. The deceased's watch was found to have stopped at 9.51. Mr. Davies was well-known in Hay and dis- triet, and was very highly respected.

I 200 MINERS ENTOMBED I Nearly 200 men and boys were entombed for six hours yesterday in Shiildon Lodge Colliery, near Bishop Auckland. A couple of tubs got away from the Harvey seam, am,d, dasihi ng into the cage, knocked off tthe guides. Food was sent down, and, the shaft having been pat right, the party were brought out safely towards evening-

I DEAF AND DUMB THIEVES. I A young deaf mute, calling himself "Bates," a. foreigner, was ordered three months' im- prisonment, followed by deportation, at Old- street, yesterday, for snatch iag a satchel cotir taining money from a woman in Brick-lane, Spitalfields. A detective said the youth was a daily associate of the most desperate kind of thieves in the East End, some of whom were like himec-lf, deaf and dumb.

CYCLIST KILLED BY A MOTOR-'BUS I I An inquest was held on Tuesday evening a.t Smethwick by the Staffordshire coroner (Mr. Lewis) upon the body of Edgar Preston, 28, a miller, of Wordsley, who met his death in a motor accident at Bearwood, last Saturday night. Deceased was cycling into Birmingham, and upon reaching Bearwood attempted to pass between two motor-'buees. He lost control of his machine at a critical moment, and fell under one of the 'buses. being killed on the spot. The jury found a verdict of "Accidental death," and, as the spot was considered dangerous, they recom- mended that, precautions be taken to guard against accidents in the future. 1

THE CAUSE OF AN INFANT MALADY I At an inquest at Southwark Dr. Hamilton, of Gny's Hospital, stated that diarrhoea was now very prevalent amongst children. The treatment l which was given included advice upon dieting, and the mothers were told to make sure that feeding bottles were perfectly clean. Castor oil in the early stages and white of egg were given. In answer to the coroner, witness said that the latest theory as to the cause of diarrhoea, was that it was due to an organism which rose from the soil, particularly in hot weather, and was taken into the body in milk or water. German scientists were endeavouring to isolate the organism.

BOATING FATALITY AT RICHMOND I A boating fajtality occurred on the Thames near Richmond on Tuesday evening. A young American, named Harry Harris, residing at the Island Hotel, Twickenham, was out in a dinghy about nine o'clock, in company with a lady, when through some accident the boat capsized. The lady was almost immediately rescued without much trouble, and two attempts were made to save Mr. Harris, but without success. The body was recovered about half an hour after th-3 accident.

HORSE GALLOPS TO ITS DEATH I About 5.30 on Tuesday afternoon a horse I and cart belonging to the Ship and Bell Brewery, Merthyr, were proceeding down Cae Harris, Dowlais, towards Merthyr, when a passing engine startled the horse, which proceeded at breakneck pace down Hillside. At the corner of Market-street is a public- house called the Corner Tavern, and against this the horse came headlong, dislocating its neck and dying on the spot. The driver escaped injury, but some pedestrians had narrow escapes. I

SWANSEA FISH TRADE J Extensive improvements to the fish market of the Qaette Steam Trawling Company at Swamsea, now provide accommodation, for twelve, instead of five or six, trawlers tO kind their catehee simu ltaneouiaty.

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Lynch Law by Women I MAN BEATEN AND DUCKED IN CANAL I Some details of an exciting arrest made by the police were explained to the Brentford magistrates yesterday, when Benjamin Church, 43, a dock labourer, was brought up on a charge of assaulting a little girl. It was stated that a woman saw the prisoner and the girl in a s'hed near the Grand Jun-ction Canal. She at once started for the poiice-station, and on the way told several women what had occurred. Within a few minutes a crowd of nearly 100 women proceeded to the spot, and attacked Church. He was struck in the face, kicked, and finally forced into the water. The mob then fetched him out, and con- tinued their onslaught. In the meantime, the first woman had reached the police- station. and Police-constable Humphreys and another officer arrived in time to prevent very serious injury being done. I They appealed to the crowd to desist, but 1 the women got Baskets Full of Stones I The officers, however, got their man to the police-station by a circuitous route. When they found they had been baulked the women rushed to the police-station, where they congregated round the doors, threatening that if the prisoner came out they would lynch him. Information received by the Brentford police led them to send the prisoner to the ctrurt aA eight o'clock yesterday and it was fortunate that this precaution was taken, for another large crowd gathered along the quarter of a mile separating the station from the court. Whilc-t the case was proceeding the crowd of women, turned out of oourt. by the direc- tion of the magistrates, assembled in the market-place, and their cries could be heard in the court. Church was committed for trial.

The Xema's Voyage. I LANDORE MAN DECLARES THAT HE I KNEW CAPTAIN JONES Mr. T. Davies, of 123, Pentreharne-road, Landore, on Tuesday visited Mrs. Jones, of High-street, Swansea, who believes that it was her husband who supplied the chart to Mr. Griffiths, who has brought about the Xema expedition. He was able to tell Mrs. Jones that he believed he knew her husband well. He had been an engineer, and had sailed with him. and they often spoke together in Welsh, and the captain had suggested that he should go with him, and indicated how difficulties could be got over for him to do so. He had told him of his discoveries of precious stones, gold, Ac., and had shown him a chart, and had given him the longtitude and latitude of a certain island, and though he had no chart himself, yet he had an atlas, which he had marked. He thought the island could be found and that diamonds were there. The Captain Jones he had known knew Loughor, Llanelly, and Carmarthen very well. Mrs. Jones submitted some of her husband's handwriting for Davies's inspection, and he declared that it was very much the same as the handwriting of the man whom he knew on board the Benin, with whom he sailed about nine years ago. He had also submitted to him a photo- graph in which there were three persons. Davies pointed out Mrs. Jones's husband, but said there was a difference, his whiskers when he knew him being longer than shown in the photograph.

A WOMAN OF THE WOODS. Exposure and Starvation In North I Wales. An extraordinary case of exposure and starvation is reported from Ffrith, about five miles from Wrexham. A farm labourer employed at Cymmau Hall discovered a middle-aged woman lying in Ffrith Wood. She was in a terribly emaciated and exhausted condition, and on a medical man being brought to her and measures taken for her re-oovery the woman could give prac- tically no account of herself beyond saying that she had been in the wood about two months, living on wild berries, leaves, Ac. She was conveyed to Wrexham Workhouse infirmary, and lies there in a critical condi- tion.

BOYS' 80 MILES RIDE I At half-past two yesterday morning a policeman found Basil Riley, a, boy of fifteen, and his nine-year-old brother Fred curled up fast asleep in the doorway of a hotel in Drummond-street, St. Pancras. The con- stable woke them, and the elder lad, ques- tioned, said they had come from Coventry by the six o'clock train to London on the previous morning. Why have you come to London ?" inquired the Clerkenwoff magistrate, before whom the youngsters were taken later in the day, and charged with wandering without visible means. To look for work," replied Basil. Why did you bring your little brother— he wasn't going to look for work, was he?"— I told him I was going to London, and he asked if he could come. He said he should go somewhere." Further questioning elicited the faot that the boys' father was a tailor, and that they had a. mother also. The policeman explained that the boys walked from Coventry to Rugby. Here they boarded a train, and at Willesden hid under the seat until the ticket collector had passed. Mr. D'Eyncourt remanded the lads to a home.

THE INTELLIGENT HORSE I A oarman named George Rudd was sum- moned at the City Summons Court yesterday for being in charge of a cart and not having hold of the reins. A constable found defen- dant asleep in the bottom of a cart while it was proceeding through Queen Victoria- street towards the Mansion House. Answering the alderman, the defendant said that he came from Chad well Heath every night except Saturday. Sir George Truscott: When are you sup- posed to sleep?—That's all we get, sir. Sir George: Then it's a very funny state of affairs. It may do in a country lane, but it won't do in the City of London. Mr. Monckton (the clerk), that's a curious revel ac- tion of facts, is it not? Mr. Monckton: Not to me, sir. An Officer: They don't get much sleep, sir. Sir George: The sooner it is altered the better. Pay Zs. 6d. and costs.

?; GRE STORM TN TUNIS. I Dispatches from Tunis state that t&e regions of Maknaasy and Sfax have been devastated by a tremendous hailstorm, accompanied by phenomenal cold, which turned tho rain to ice as it lay upon the ground. The hailstones, which fell in vast quantities, are described as of extraordinary size The railway line from Sfax to Gafaa. was partly washed away, and the wheat crops destroyed, as were also hundreds of date trees.-C-entral News.

EXCHEQUER RETURNS I The Exchequer returns from April 1 to August 18 show:-Receipts R45,846,376, expen- diture £ 48,670,219, and balances £ 6,178,443. For the corresponding period of last year the receipts were X45,111,596, expenditure X50,519,997, and balances 17,911,293.

ABSOLUTE SECURITY from ill-health is only obtainable by recourse to the best and most nutritious form of dietary. This is embodied in HORLICK'S MALTED MILK, which is composed of pure cow's milk com- bined with the extractive portions of wheat and barley malt. It is a pala-table food- beverage, superior to tea., coffee, and similar stimulants for table purposes, as it nourishes in place of affecting injuriously the nervous and digestive organs. It is a convenient form of sustenance when nourishment is required between meals. It is simple as regards its preparation, and complete in 1\ itself. Of all chemists, grocers, and stores throughout the Kingdom, price ls. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per bottle. A free sample, together I with full descriptive matter, will be for- warded for two stamps, to cover postage, by Hoj-lick's Food CMDWY. 34, Farrinedon-road, Lj??a.,S.O, eM?O <

I Abuse of Allotments. DRASTIC ACTION BY CARDIFF CORPORATION Councillor Chappell Interviewed on Various Topics. One of our representatives has had an interesting conversation with Councillor John Chappell, J.P., on several subjects interesting to the Cardiff public. The first topic was the gibe levelled by a delegate to the Newport Trades Council against a Cardiff Labour representative, in the words-" I hope that when we have a Labour magistrate at Newport he will not be going about in a frock coat and box hat. as is done at Cardiff." Mr. Chappell laughed a merry laugh when he was asked, "Are you the wicked culprit?" "I expect so," was the reply. Then how dare you do that kind of thing? I dared to do it the other night, tell my Newport friends. I wore my top-hat and frock coat to accompany my wife to chapel, and whenever I feel inclined to do so I shall be only too proud to wear them. Of course, the jest may not be for me, for my colleagues, Alderman John Jenkins, M.P., and Councillor Crossman, both occasionally wear the same offending apparel. In any case, the objection emanates from a narrow, cramped idea of what a Labour representa- tive should do and be. We in Cardiff- have our own opinions of what a. Labour man should do, and evidently we do not agree with the Newport objector. When the Hibernians go to their gala on Whit- Monday a large number of them look highly respectable in top hats and frock coats, and I should be very sorry to see the custom done away with. It is a very creditable thing that they should take such a pride in their appearance. Of course, the top hat is of not. much value to them-it certainly adds to their stature, but it never detracts a single iota from their principles. The chief thing to be looked for in a Labour man is a sound moral character, and the ability to conduct himself and to associate with people in all grades of social position, and I venture to say that he cannot do that -as well in a Trilby hat, flannel collar, and scarlet tie as he can in the clothes objected to so foolishly. Cardiff workmen are not narrow-minded, but, of course, the Newport Trades Council has one or two peculiar men upon it! I shall wear my top-hat whenever it suits my whim or fancy." So you presume to say that Mr. Keir Hardie has not established a cult that must not be deviated from by Labour men?" Yes, certainly, I do. A Labour man should not be an oddity to be stared at. It is well sometimes that he should be respected!" This alarming dictum closed the top-hat topic. Do Bowling Clubs Monopolise thel Rinks P Mr. Chappell, as chairman of the Cardiff Parks Committee, was then interviewed as to the complaint that the bowling greens provided by the corporation in the public parks were being gradually monopolised by clubs. It is untrue to say that the greens are monopolised by clubs," he said. "According to the rules of the parks committee, clubs, when playing matches, are only allowed to have three rinks reserved for them during the course of the match, and every green in Cardiff has six rinks on it." "But supposing there were a sufficient number of the general public present to oocupy the six rinks, is the reservation not likely to give rise to unpleasantness and to tend towards a monopoly ?" "There may be that objection to it. But the committee want to encourage clubs, which bring our men into the open air. At the same time, if the parks committee receive a formal complaint that the rule is being violated, or that it is likely to lead to unpleasantness, it will be immediately dealt with in order to protect the general public who desire to use the greens. The fact is, that bowling has become so popular that we must decide to set apart more sites for the game throughout the city." Abuse of Allotments: Drastic I Action. "Then what about the agitation amongst the holders of allotments from the corpora- tion ?" That is a. more serious matter. The cor- poration have let allotments on the ground near the cemetery, in the direction of the waterworks; near Leckwith-road, and on Canton Common. The former site is let by the burial board to the parks committee, who administer the Allotments Act, and are responsible for the plots. Some years ago the corporation were generous enough to make the allotments twenty perches each, of which there are 90, and they are let at Is. per perch per annum. When applications were asked for we bad double the required number, and from that time until the pre- sent we have had constant applications for allotments. Here is a typewritten list of dozens of applicants, which you can see. Complaints have come in to us that the original holders have sub-let and sub-let again without our permission, in spite of our direct wishes, as well as in distinct vio- lation of the objects of the Allotments Act, whilst others have acquired possession of two and three 20-perch plots, which they are exploiting as market gar- deners and greengrocers. This being so, and having dozens of applications from bona. fide working men, we have decided, as the only course open to us, to give formal notice to all the present holders in order to meet these most reasonable objections. We will then parcel out the land into ten instead of twenty perch allotments, and thus give a chance to a larger number of our ratepayers. At the same time, it must be understood that no bona fide working man now in possession will be ousted from the whole of his holding, provided he satisfies the committee that he uses it for raising vegetables, Ac., for his own household and does not farm it for trade purposes. We are forced, in the interests of the many, to do what we are doing to scotch the violations on the part of the few. We have most sur- prising informaftion in our possession as to the way in which sharp practices have crept in in several instances, and it must be stopped in order to protect the corporation as well as to do justice to honest applicants. It is a. delicate matter to handle, but we are determined that, whilst no bona fide allot- ment-holder will suffer except ion the halving of his present holding-we will not allow the Act to be glaringly over-ridden any longer." m

SEQUEL TO DIVORCE. I At Pontypridd Bankruptcy-court on Tues- day Andrew Mansell Setter, music-teacher, Tyntyla-road, Llwynpia, came up for pub- lic examination. Debtor was represented by Mr. Millward, Pentre, aTid.Mr. D. W. Jones, Pentre, ap-peared for Mrs. Setter. The state- ment of affairs showed grass liabilities S129, assets £ 10, and deficiency £ 119. It was stated that debtor bad spent four years as a student at Leipzic. In September last he was joined as co-respondent in divorce pro- ceedings, which resulted in the petitioner being granted a decree nisi, with costs against the bankrupt. About the same time bankrupt's wife also instituted similar pro- ceedings against him, and was granted a decree nisi, with costs against him. The I amount due in this respect is returned at S60.-The examination was closed.

= LLANELLY RAILWAY FATALITY. I An inquest was held at Llanelly by Mr. M. R. Richards respecting the death of Wil- liam Edgar Evans, the four-year-yld child of l Henry Evians, Nelson-terrace, Llanelly, who was killed on a railway line, belonging to Messrs. Nevill, Druoe, and Co., near 8t. John's Church, by a passing train. Edith Simith, sixteen, paid that on Monday, as she was leaving the Tinsbamping Works, she saw a train consisting of several trucks proceed towards the copper worli. Stnne girls told her that there was a little boy on the railway, and when near St. John's Church she saw the body of the deceased. Thomas Evans, the engine-driver, said he did not see any children on the line. The train. was going at a walking pace. The jury, in passing a verdict of Acci- dental death," expressed the opinion that a I mam should be put on the tail end of the trains.

LABOUR AND SWANSEA. I The Tin and Sheet Millmen's Union, by a, vote of 24 branches to eleven, have approved of their secretary, Mr. Ivor Gwynne, becoming a Parliamentary candidate. The executive oommittee expects Mr. Gwynne to sign the Lwbour Representation constitution. His name is to be submitted to the Swansea I Labour committee as a probable <?aijdidate.

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I Boy Kills Three People i USED A SWORD, AXE, AND TOMAHAWK There is a hue-and-cry atter a. former training-ship boy named Brown, who (.=?. Sydney correspondent of the "Daily Express") murdered three people at a place called Ger- man Creek, and attempted to kill a fourth. The victims were an old farmer named O'Keefe and his wife and a labourer in their employment named Patrick Gillick. The weapons used by the murderer included a short sword, an axe, a tomahawk, and a bush-hook. Late one Sunday night Mr. O'Keefe's son and daughter were nearing home when Brown sprang at them and slashed young O'Keefo on the back of the head with an axe. The sister rushed into the house shriek- ing, and Brown decamped. Young O"Keefe made his way to the house, and he and his sister locked themselves in until daylight. They then found the body of Mrs. O'Keefe in a poultry shed, with the head tied up in a piece of blanket. She had been stabbed through the body and battered about the head. In the orchard, some distance away, were the bodies of Mr. O'Keefe and GiLlick, with corn BaiCks over their heads. Mr. O'Keefe'a head was also wrapped in blan- ket, with a rope tied tightly round the neck. Mr. O'Keefe was killed in the house, and Gillick in a shed in which he lived, and both their bodies were then dragged into the orchard.

CHILD "A TRIVIAL MATTER." I There was a curious passage of arms yes- terday between the Southwark coroner and the father of an infant who died from ex- haustion due to premature birth. The father surprised the coroner by his ignorance as to the whole aiTa-ir. He was asked if he had made arrangements for the doctor at the birth, and answered, I knew rothing about it." Coroner: That is astonishing. Father: You see, I'm always out and about —I'm a costermonger. And a child is such a trivial matter. You have lost other children?—Yes; two or three. Dear me, which, two or throe, and what did they die of?—I've lost three, but I couldn't say what they died of. You appear most interested in your chil- dren.—The missus could tell you all about it. I'm cut and about. Ani you didn't trouble to find out any- thing further?—I keep telling you, I'm out and about. You are a most extraordinary father. Verdict of "Natural death."

MOTOR-CAR SMASH. I While a motor-car bearing N (Manchester) 1668 was descending Welfleld Pitch about a mile above Builth Wells, on Tuesday, it crashed into a bank on the turn just below the lodge. The car turned over on the driver, who was, however, promptly liberated. There were five persons in the car. and the other four. although escaping very serious injuries, were considerably bruised and shaken. The front part of the car including wheels, lamps, and splashboards was com- pletely smashed through its collision with the bank, which, like the car, presented a much torn appearance. The occupants are said to be Manchester holiday makers on tour through mid-Wales. The accident occurred within a few yards of that to Mr. Duncan's car two years ago, but on the opposite side. A relief car from Llandrindod Wells was sent for, and the party conveyed to Builth Wells, where their injuries were attended to.

A CANCER TRAGEDY. I God forgive me for what I have done; this cancer has driven me mad, amd I could not stamd it any loalger. I wish now I had let the cancer take its course. I know I have spoiled the lives of all my family." So wrote Jane Tliurgood, a Dunmow farmer's wife, who had been treated at Guy's Hospital for caucer in the cheek, and had drunk nearly the whole of a, bottle of lotiom, consisting of sulphate of zinc, which she had to apply to the wound. At the inquest yesterday the Coroner said that pa-tients su fferi-ig from cancer frequently develo-ped melancholia, and the jury returned a. verdict of Suicide during temporary insanity."

WOMAN PAVEMENT ARTIST. I Quiet and well dressed, a woman pave- ment artist, named Mrs. Coleman, took up a position in Kings way on Monday, and attracted large crowds as she drew land- scapes and sea pictures, and showed that she had oonsidera,ble artistic ability. Yes- terday, however, she was "moved, on" by the police, and went north of Holborn, where she sketched all the afternoon. Mrs. Coleman, it is stated, supports an invalid husband by her efforts.