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To-day's Short Story. I AT THE MASQUERADE. Peggy Hild..J1 was the belLe of the village. i No one ever questiomed that fact. There were many girls as pretty as Peggy, but n,-<ne as bright and saucy. Certainly no young girl of e!ght«i?Ti had had more suitors, or, knew better how to refuse them and still keep thMD at her feet.. Now, Peggy had a. stepmother and no I fa,tier, and, like the traditional stepmother, this ofn-o was hard to live with. Perhaps Peggy was a little to blame herself, for she I strongly objected to beimg dictated to, even 1 when, as Mrs. Hiidreth. would inform her. it, wae only for her own good"; but as it was only the week before she had been heard to eay she "shoutd be glad when, that witch was well married and out of tihe oou," we on-n hardly blame Peggy for not having unques- tioned faith in Mrs* li ildreth's desire for her good. One afternoon, when tihese two hod had a few wcrds of but an amicable nature, the servant aDlIlounoed a ctuller for llisss Peggy. Mr. Jack Leslie, of the 7t,h Regi- ment, it appeared from the card, and Peggy battened to meet him, looking, wish her sparkling blue eyes and goklen curls, gowned in 3. short-waisted white muslin tied up under I the arms with a broad sacsh, Like an animated Kate Greer.iaway picture. "O, Jack, I'm so glad you've come! Mrs. H— an "I I have been having it again, although I cante out ahead," with a. laugh. I nsnal, I see. But what were yoa quarrelliug over this time?" "Well, I'll tell you. I called that young Rlisa a fool or an idiot, I don't remember which. and as he is distantly related to Mir. H-, she naturally objected. We argued the matter to some ¡,'ngth, and then she told me to prove my statement or take it back. I said I could. and that she would agree with me if she had only heard him propose the other night." "It waa done in this way," a?d Peggy Rtood up at an angle of 45 decrees, and toyed with an imaginary eye-glass: "Weally, Miss Ilildweth, you weally must do me the au- extreme kindness of accepting my name and —ai:—estates, dont-eher know, aud then after that she gave in," and Peggy took two v, aita turns and tank into an eaey chair and said: Now, Jack, let's have it. I know you've brought, some good news by the disagreeable way the lines in your forehead run." "Weil, you've guessed aright, so just catch your breath while I relate all I know. The Seventh intend giving a ball on the third of Best month, and I've come over to invite you early, so there can be no mistake about your going with me." "lie-ally? Honour brigia! Oh, how lovely! How nice of you to come over and tell me before the other girls knew anything about it." Well, a.s long as you don'c. throw me over 9t the last minute for Overalle or any of the Wainwright boys, I shall feel repaid." Peg?y actually coloured, for Ilowarth Over- a.1;e was one of the few men whffin she could not bring to her ft"et. Not a very 'aand^wme uot bri,-i,?-, t-o ?ier ft*t. 3ot a very 'tiai3d,'('nie man, but tall and distinguished-looking, bearing himself like the true, honest soldier that he was. He had often watched Peggy Hildreth from afar, and contrasted her with tho pale, tired, invalid sister he had at hom-e in far-away Montana. Jack Leslie had pur- posely mentioned Overalle just to taaee Peggy. He had always known her, and cs 'I she pestered him when it suited her mood hi once in a white retaliated. It was war to the knife between the two till Jack left, and then Peggy went upetairs to pull over some old trunks of her own mother's to see what she could find suitable to wear to the ball. She came aerobe a beau- tiful white brocade, with tiny pink rosebuds embroidered over it. Now," she soliloquised, this would just I suit me, made up with a little of this Honi- ton Lace. Mrs. Hiidreth will fa.i.nt with horror a-t the idea, and say I'll look like my own grandmother. Then perhaps somebody will fall in love with my own grandmother. Now, ru put it on and dance the minuet with somebody's grandfather. I wished the somebody's grandfather looked like Howa.rd Overalle's, the hateful old thing. I'd like the ht.t o.f refusing him. Now, Peggy, wait a moment. If Mr. Overalle should ask you to accompany him to Mout-ana and spend a dull existence with an invalid sister and an old mother, would you after all refuse? Ob, bother, it's too warm to get into discussion with one's self." And doing the sweet, old-fashioned gown into a bundle, Peggy sauntered down to the village dressmaker, and, after leaving there, she decided she'd just run in and see if Widow Tucker's boy was recovering from a slow fever. It was a poor little cottage Into which Peggy wended her way and the widow herself looked half-fed. I don't believe you've had any dinner to-day." thought Peggy, and as you're too proud to ask for it. I'li have to plan." "Why dont you take a walk while I sit by Jamie and tell him stories?" she said zi,l-oud. "And, by the way, if you are going by my house, just step in and get my cape. and tell Hannah to give you your dinner. It will save you cooking here." The widow giady went, and Peggy amused herself and Jamie inventing stories. While in the middle of one she glanced up and beheld Howarth Overalle standing in the doorway with a look of rapt admiration on his face. d Do yon come here often?" was the first remark. Never," she replied, while Jamie's eyes dilated to such an extent one would know she was not telling the truth. What are you here for?" he asked. My laundry," was the brief reply. He saw her home through the twilight, and Peggy after that took more interest than ever in her gown for the "Third. The evening car-e. and with it Jack Ijeelie for Peggy, and when he saw her he ex- claimed Why. Peggy Hildreth. you lovely pictuN" I'm almost tempted to carry you off by main force, you look so beautiful." Well, you necdn t," serenely remarked Peggy, as she gathered her opera cloak around her and let him put her into the carriage. Words of admiration could be heard from all siaets as ghe entered the halI with her1 e-cort. And she did look lovely. The golden curls were ga,thered on to the top of her head. and tihe beautiful brocade was! modernisted. SLippers had been made to match tbe gown, and although Peggy took only a three boot, she had squeezed her foot into a two, the result being that before the [evening w?g balf over one -ave way when I she was dancing with Captain Va.n I*Qten. J "Now," said P<??y ohilo?o?iica-Hy. "I am  finished for dancing. All I can do is t. &irt." j "o such thin?/'?aid the captain, 11 1? I shaH send for more slippers:" and he was as good as his word. I When t'.iey c?mc Pcgy was eurrotmded by j admirers, and holding up the pretty broken bdTnirer,. mp?t ?oldiiig up the prelt-ty brK),ii-en "Now, what do you bid for it?" A hox of gloves, said Jack Leslie. "Two boxes," said Captain Van Leaten. I'll go you one hettel', and offer three boxes and a five pound box of candy," exclaimed an ardent admirer. Peggy saw Mrs. Hiidreth gazing at h-er in horror, and with her eyes dancing with merriment she said "Come quickly! Bid away, I'll ma.rry t.he highest bidder." "A diamond bracelet." Dramond pirn." I "Two tickets for Patti." And so the bide rattled on, and Peggy fournd herse>lf the centre of a large., admiring circle, a,n d she bega.u to wish she was well out of it all. At that moment r. Overalle appeared, Imd, stepping for-v-ard quickly, said: I offer over all." And Peggy laughingly called, "GcTO!" and started waltzing with the highest bidder. The circle. miitnut-irg "Tricked!" "Puns not allowed!" and si mite r remarks, but. Peggy wab happy, a.nd when half an hour liater sihe met t.he possessor of her slipper in the conservatory a,nd he a«ked her if she would confirm her remark and ma,rry t.he highest bidder, she ody Eaid. in a half- k?ug'hi'n? mammer, but with a seri?u? look in fbe bIu. eyes for once, I aJways keep miy word.

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-x a I For Women Fo)k I HOMELY HINT8 AND DAINTY DISHES i To remove ink spots from furniture wipe them with oxalic acid, let it stand for a few minutes. then ru.b well with a cloth wet with wa rm water. In using flat-irons, if they*are rnbbed on a piece of brown paper covered with soap, and then a sprinkle of salt, they will be found to run easier and not stick. Excessive Perspiration. I This may 1-;0(' prevented by using a little I ammonia and alum in the bathing water. A little olive-oil, if rubbed in after the bath, also improves the functions of the skin. To prevent chapped hands well dry them and rub in either some oatmeal or a little boracic ointment. Potato Cakes. Peel and wash some nice large potrrt-oep, grate them on a grater into a dieh. Have ready a, piece of linen or muslin, into whioh paigs the loose mixture. Then squeeze lightly until the water is drained off. Pass back again into the dish, and to them add a little flour, a raw egg, pepper and salt to taste. Then mix well together, form into cakes and fry in boiling fat until brown and criisp. To be served hot

Passing Pleasantries. Old Meanman, the miser, once lost a pocket- >k containing EL,OM. The pocket-book was found after some days by a poor farm hand, and he, as soon as he discovered the na.me of 'i-^ owner, returned it. The miser, on getting back his money, counted it again and again. hat p the matter?" asked the farm hand, anxiously. Isn t it all right?" "Right? No!" growled the miser "Where's the interest?" Tommy had beeji absent from school on the previous day, and this was the excuse he handed in:- Dero Sit,—please excuse tommy for Being away he was Kep at home on the account of Hixnes8 in the Fambly yours Respect Nicodemus Tucker." "Thomas," said the master, after he had read the note, "I have serious doubts about the genuineness of this. It looks very sus- picious." "I know it. sir," replied Tommy. "I told father I could writ a lot better'n he could, but he would do it."

AN ABERDARE LICENCE. I At Aberdare Police-court on Tuesday (before Dr. Jones and Messrs. G. George and W. D. Jones) Mr. W. Kenshole applied for the I transfer of the licence of the Saturation Tnn Aberdare. from Mr. David James to Mr. Walter Pike, of 2A, South Church-atreet. Car- diff. Inspector David: There is aoroethimg here from the Cardiff Police that does not speak very highly of him, sir. Mr. Keosihole said there was nothing really aga,i.nst Pike, only a. caution in res?pect of a. man charged with robbery in the back of his house. The application was adjourned for a week to make further inquiries.

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GKUESOME FIND AT MOUN- TAIN ASH. Mr. R. J. Rhys, district coroner, held an inquiry on Tuesday concerning the death of an unknown man in Messrs. Nixon's woods at Mountain Ash. Joseph Perry deposed that he found the man last Saturday morning lying in the woods in a fearful" state. His clothes were covered with blood. The man had been seen by witness's son on the day previous walking in the woods. P.->lice-constable Barnes, who was called to the man about eleven o'clock, stated that nothing was found upon the man by which he might be identified. The middle finger of his left hand was bent inwards towards the palm. Dr. Percy Hopkins deposed to the state of j the man, and said that every effort had been used to save the man's life. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. The jury returned a verdict in accoraance; with the medical testimony.

NOKTH WALES RAILWAY SMASH. A serious accident occurred on the Great Western Railway outside Llangollen Station. A heavy goods train had been brought to a. standstill at Glandwr points, and the wheels of a van overlapped some inches on to a line along which a Dolgelly to LiverpooL paesenger train, due at Llangollen at 7.30, was travelling. There was a violent collision, and the passengers in the Dolgelly to Liverpool train were hurled forward in their compartments, several carriages were derailed. and there was much breaking ot glass, d-espite the fact that the driver of the train quickly pulled up. The permanent way was torn for a considerable distance, the rail-, being twisted in fantastic forms. Mrs. Jones, of Green Villa, Llangollen, sustained a severe scalp wound, and is said to be in a critical condition. Other passen- gers were seriously bruised and shaken. A breakdown g-ang, after some hours vi Fork, cleared the line for traffic.

COiCPAKlSONo AM* ODIOUS." But, happily, tiers is none to oompar* with ENOD'S GLUKY MATCH SS. They are usqoeaUoaftltfT the Boat. CSMPMt, and -Got BsU&Wo ueaat, aad quite Kngltafc foa know- Mada Ñ XBCteA'a Qjorj" KUU* Wgr" Glawo*Ur. EVENING EXPRESS CARDS. ONE OF THE CARDS WILL BE WORTH & 100. HUNDREDS OF THEM ARE WORTH cAr u MANY HUNDREDS MAY WIN MINOR PRIZES. Our Cards are being distributed throughout the District. Every Card has A-ft number. A large proportion of Uiese Cards will be called in aJ T ?* Poa?sors. Every finder should, therefore, take tb? greatest oarl^ °! his Ca?d. a.nd watch this paper day by day to see if it is called in. NOTE.-The £100 Card will not be called for until the close of the distribu Hon Jr.ffrti knowri number C"d> and be has P1^ in his ivae Sfe 2,086 CLAIMS PAID The names and addresses of readers who have claimed and received payment have been published in this column from day to day. The total number of claims paid up to Saturday mid-day was 2 054. The follow- ing claims have been received and paid since: 544,116.-A. Smith, Market Tavern, Monmouth* 545,827.-4.3. Smith, Postman, Castle-parade. 187.60.3.-Thornas. Brwlgie-etreet, Treforest. 211,2S3.—E. Iximhert, Newtown, Llarrtwit VaTdre. 128,243.—J. Y. Jones, 51, West-street, Maeeteg*. 495,075.-1,1. T. Daviee, 53, 0ommercia]-6tre&t, Maesteg. m,or: E. George, Newcastle Emlyn. LU.M7.-Mr. Badman, 14, Edward-street, Bridgend. 402,668.-W. Richards, 45. Gclli-road, Ton Pentre. 551,756.—Miss Saunders, 82, New Hunter-st., B. Ferry. 92,028. Mrs. C. Marshall, 29, South-street, Ynyshir. 98.11B.-W. Edwards, 36, Mary Ann-atreet, Dowlais. 563,307. W. D. Richards, 69, Tramway-road, Hirwaln. 129,714. W. Hill, The Lod-ge, Wilta Court. MZ 5.562.-F. C. Warren, 196, Inverness-place, Cardiff. 'b 5.789.-M. Rore. 60, Coburn-street, Cardiff. AI 7,?5C. Mre. Williams, 19, Woodland-row, B. Ferry. 254,783.-M. J. Flynn, New-road, Porthcawl. 347,181.-H. N. Jones, ss. Picton, Barry Dock. 350,-355.-H. Waters, 50, Egerton-street, Cardiff. S 1,241.—D. Davies, G-iannant-place, Neath Atbey. Q 2.669,-Rees Nicholls, 7, Old-road, Neath Abbey. Q 2,620.-D. James, Ivy Cottage, Neath Abbey. 417,314.-Mr. W. de Gare Pitt, Ebenezer-Ur., Basaaleg. 2^3,956. W, Gates, 8, Golden-terrace, Mae^teg. 2S7,200.-F. Davies. 16, Kins-streot, Pembroke Dock. 253,364. Mre. Gould, 33, Mary Ann-street, Cardiff.  J.fOS.—r. Wozer,croft, 1.34, Nc?road, Briton FeM. W  H" Harri6' 109, New-road, Skewen. W 8,705. S. Lloyd, 5, Rectory-road, Neath.  Crockett, 14, Graig-t??rral?e, Pontypridd. A?L T 7,962—A. Payne, 22, So?thg?-?reet, Nmth. TOTAL HTJMBER Off CLAIMS PAID- 2,086. Keep Your Tram Ticket! It May be Worth 5/- Me "EVENING EXPRESS" is giving Five Shillings each in exchange for certain Tra.m Ticketti, the numbers of which will be announced day by day in its ooiumne. Carefuuy  the number on your ticket, and if you see that number in the FTPPPflo^' forward the ticket, within 24 hours, to the GOLD DISTRIBUTOR. EVENING EXPRESS" OFFICES. CARDIFF. ? N.B.-Not O1lly must the initials and num b?corr?ptmd with those given, bnt the rp. F^ THE NAME OF THE ROUTE AND BE OF THE VALUE ^DICATEL AMAZING OFFER FOR "EVENING EXPRESS" READERS. During the Pesnod ending August 25, 1906. any person holding an Evening Express Card bearing any of the numbers indicated below, or a Tram or 'Bus Ticket bearing any of the injtiais mentioned below, will be entitled to msert Three Times in the Even- ing Express" free of charge a small Advertisement not exceeding 30 words, of the value OX lSi 2d. Yon may advertise for a Situation, an Assistant, or a Servant, for a Honse or Apart- ments, a Personal matter, a Birth Marriage, Death, or In Memoriam Notice, or anything you want to buy or sell. The Card or Ticket must accompany the advertisement, which will be received at the Evening Express Offices at Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Merthyr, or Brecon. or may be gent by post to the Chief Offices, Cardiff. The Card will be returned to the Advertiser. These Consolation Prizes will not in anyway interfere with our Cash Distribution. N.B. This offer does not apply to Business Advertisements

I Affray at a Farm. I GRAVE CHARGE AGAINST FOUR ABERCARN MEN. I At a special sitting of Abercarn Police- court on Tuesday Thomas Lewie, book- maker; John Henry Griffiths, collier; David John Davies, collier; and William James Green, haulier, all of Abercarn, were brought up in custody charged with unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm upon Thomas Thomas, 65, and John Thomas, 50, by striking them with their fists, &c. at Pennar Farm, Newbridge, on August 19, 1906. Harriet Topliss said she was housekeeper at Pennar Farm. On Sunday night about eleven p.m. the prisoners called at the farm. Thomas Thomas and John Thomas had just gone to bed when the prisoners knocked at the door. Griffiths and Green asked for bread and cheese. Witness called her master from bed, and advised the prisoners to go away. John Thomae went out to them, when he waa assaulted on the lawn in front of the house, and he reme-ined in an unoonseious state for about two hours. Thomas Thomas went to his brother's assistance when he was dealt roughly with by the four prisoners. Inspector Groves said that be had received anot.e from Dr. Myles, Newbridge, that morning, stating that Thomas Thomas had l had his right collar-bone broken, and "L not out of danger. He asked for a remand, and prisoners were remanded to Abercarn Polioe-court on Thursday next.

"Living-ln" System. I CARDIFF MAN'S INDICTMENT I A scathing indictment of the living-in I system was made by Mr. W. H. Morris, of Cardiff, the president of the National Shon Assistants union, at a meeting held at Fur- nival-hall. "Living-in." he said, "is imperilling the lives of the young people. I would not," he added earnestly, "put a child of mine behind a counter in a house where living-in is com- pulsory. I recall one incident when the Car- diff shop assistants went for a pic-nic. The boat was lat-e in returning, and two male assistants and a lady tried to get in the house. They knocked in vain, and the assist-' ance of a policeman was useless also. Even- tually they took the girl to a hotel, but she was refused admittance because she was n company.' It wa-s long past midnight when finally the girl got into the house. I would like to know whether this happens often in London(Voices: Yes, and in Holborn, too.) There are some houses in London," con- tinued Mr. Morris, "which give latch-keys to the girls. I wouldn't say anything against my class, but I can't help facing facts; I will only point out that young girls in some houses cannot dress in the fashion they do on their salary. "We are told it is a, good system. Well, it's a profitable system for tfooee who under- et.and how to work it. The victims pay for boot-cleaning, and the boots are never cleaned —(Hear, hea.rt-for a library which they never use. and for a doctor whose advice they never have. A case came to my notice only a, few days ago, where a girl was ill, and t,he hc-use doctor, for wbose- advice she had l:JeE"n. payrng for years, was not available. Another doctor was called in, and advieed removal to a hos- pital and an operation. She died because she had not been operated upon before, and she has joined the army cf those who have been killed by the living-in frj^tem."

UNDER THE BRITISH FLAG I NEW STEAM Ell SERVICE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. The new twin-screw steamer Oemanieh, owned by the Khedivial Mail Steamship Company (Limited), has just successfully undergone her test trials in the North Sea. The new steamer, is specially constructed to meet the increasing demand for a first-class service between Alexandria, Constantinople, j and Athens, between which ports she will maintain a weekly service, and will carry maHs. Her dimensions are—length 360ft., ( breadth 45ft. 3in., gross tonnage 4,040, and her engines are four cranked triple expansion of 6,500 h.p., with a guaranteed speed of 17J knots. In addition to carrying 144 first-class and 76 seoond-ckiss passengers, she has an Imperial suite of cabins, especially intended for Eastern potentates, whilst there are spacious dining, drawing, writing, and ,smoking saloons, as well as capacity for nearly 2,000 tons of cargo. On the vessel reaching Southampton at the conclusion of her trial trip Sir Auckland Colvin. chairman of the company, bidding farewell to the guests, said he wds proud the company carried the British flag, notwith- 8tand'ng the fact that they had had no assistance from the Motherland, but, like dutiful children, they intended to cling to her and carry British enterprise where it had net previously been taken.

CAERPHILLY SCORCHERS. I Walter Rees and William Attewell are two Ca-erphilly colliers, who experienced d?tight in cycling at a breakneck pace, but did not I bargain for the pleasure Police-sergeant I James Griffiths and Pohce-eonstable Smith, would have in hunting- them. In fact, Walter shouted, "Come on, Bill, the- won't know us." The mothers appeared in Caerphilly Police- court on Tuesday, and defendants had to pay 10s. each.

i BRITISH BOWLERS IN CANADA. I I The British bowlers defeated a team repre- I senting London (Ontario) by 178 points to 141. -Reuter.

Of all condiments there is none other so pure, so wholesome, so absolutely free from suspicion, as well made Mustard. The yellow fields, the hard oak floors, the shining machinery, j the clean and healthy operatives, the glistening tin factory, all reflect the purity and cleanliness of Colman's Mustard..

ITredegar Goose Story. I I POLICE COMPLIMENTED BY THE BENCH I Evan Daviee and Thomas Williams, dray- men, Penigam, were charged at Tredegar on Tuesday with stea-ling a goose, the pro- perty of David Williams, Rassau, near Ebbw Vale, on August 17. The prisoners were driving two drays along the mountain road, when one of them wae seen by a girl to get down, pick up a live goose, and throw it into the dray of his oom- panion. The &ame evening Police-eergcaict Morgan went to the house of ThomaG Williams and charged him. He replied that Da vies had knocked down the goo&e with a stone and put it in his (Williams's) box on the dray, and he then took it home. The goose was found in Davies's house dead and half-feathered. Prisoners were each fined 20s., or fourteen days. The police were complimented by the Bench upon their sma.rtness, and Superintendent Saunders replied, It is the result of the telephone.'

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 U-I IC-KRDIFF GIRL'S SWIMMING FE-AT.I A fine swimming feat was accomplished at Hfracombe l?t week. Miss Doris Bray, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. J. W. Bray, of his Majesty's Customs, Cardiff, swam from Ra-pparee to the Old Quay Head and back. This was done when the tide was at its fuli heig-ht, and she swam the distance in under half-an-hour. Such a swim is considered a very good one for a fairly experienced man and when it is considered that Miss Bray only learned swimming two years ago the feat may well be termed as remarkable. She is a very graceful swimmer, and employs the breast and side strokes in turn. Miss Bray, who was taught by Miss King- horn, of the Oardiff Gladstone Schools, is a. member of the Gladstone Swimming Olub and has won several prizes at Cardiff.

THE NEW ROUTE TO IRELAND. I The new Great Western Railway Company's turbine steamer St. David was delivered at Fishguard Harbour OIl Tuesday from the yard of Messrs. John Brown and Co., Clyde- bank. This is the first of the three new vessels destined for the new route to be opened on the 30th inst. From the same yard the St. Patrick is due on Friday next' and the St. George from Messrs. cammell, Laird, and Co., Birkenhead, early next week. It is not yet certain whether the whole of the new railway between Clarbeston-road and Lettersiton will be available for the opening date, but every effort is being made in that direction.

I ROW OVER A GIRL: ABERDARE I COLLIERS FINED. I Morgan Berryman and Walter Walters were summoned at Aberdare Police-court on Tuesday for assaulting Evan Pngh, a fellow- collier, of 4, Cefn-place, Aberdare. Mr. Wil- liam Thomas prosecuted. The evidence was to the effect tlhat the defendants, one of whom the prosecutor sta-ted was jealous of him because of a cer- tain girl, attacked him on the Gadlys-road, knocked him down and kicked him in the ribs and stomach. The defendants pleaded self-defence, but tihe bench considered the case proved, and imposed a fine of 20s. and costs each.

NEW ZEALAND'S MINING OUTPUT. I At the opening of the Now Zealand Parlia- ment on Tuesday the Prime Minister stated that Mr. Seddon had crowned his career by his splendid service in arranging the pro- visional reciprocal treaty between that country and Australia. The output of coal and gold last year had exceeded anything for the pazt thirty years. Additional assistance would be given for the development of mining.—Renter.

I A Cardiff Corner Boy -—— 0- ——— AN ASSAILT IN THE POLICE-COURT I Sordid Story of Low Life. At Cardiff Police-court on Tuesday after- noon (before Messrs. F. H. Jotham and John Chappell) Henry John Cheek, 2)4, was charged on a warrant with living in part on the earnings of one Nellie May between April la and August 18. The girl said she now lived at 28, Gray-street, Canton. She had known pri- soner 'twelve months, and had lived with 'him in various houses, she paying the rent of the one room they occupied, an.-1 also keeping herself—and "half-starved at that to the b.arga.in," added witness bitterly. Wit- ness went on to say that she a-feo had to find the means of sustenance for Cheek, who had never worked since she had known him. He followed her everywhere, and when a "gentleman" paid her money he would step up and receive it. She always qad black eyes. He had torn her clothes to ribbons. Those she now had on were given to her. Saturday night he came home helplessly drunk, and in the morning, because she had no money to give him, he tried to strangle her. Police-constable George Young arrested prisoner on Monday in the Town-hall yard, and charged him on the warrant. He made no reply to the charge. Prisoner spent his time walking in the streets, and was often under the influence of drink in the company of other corner boys." Witness Had Not Known Him Work I for the la.st six months. He dogged the girl's footsteps everywhere. Police-constable Welsher corroborate. In defence prisoner said he helped both to pay the rent and to support the girl. He was sentenced to three months as a rogue and a vagabond. As he was descending the dock st-airs he shied something at the prosecutrix who was seated quietly on the front row of seats. The missile hit the girl over the eye. No serious injury was caused, though some pain, apparently, was inflicted, for May held her hand over her eve. Prisoner was ushered again before tho magistrates, and Mr. Jotham said to him: If you molest the woman and are brought here again you will probably be sent to prison for &ix months. Now understand that. TM had better behave yourself.

YMONDSYAT RIGHT-OF-WAY DISPUTE. The building speculator has been causing trouble at Symonds Yat, the famous pleasure resort on the Wye near Monmouth, in con- sequence of attempts to st-op up rights of way. His Honour Judge Owen had one of the cases before him on Tuesday at Mon- mout.h County-court, when Mrs. Henrietta BayLiss. of Worcester, claimed Et damaecs from Mr. John Ballanger, Symoncte Yat Hotel, for breaking down a fence she bad erected across the footpath. Mr. Herbert Williams, solicitor, represented plaintiff, and Mr. J. Corner, barrister, the defendant. Onus of proof being on defendant, evidence was given oy Mr. itailinger, Mr. Saunders, a constant! visitor for 35 years, and Henry Williams, an old resident, tha.t the path bad existed within living memory, and led to where formerly ras a ferry. The plaintiff called witnesses to FIlow that the path was used only by ocoupants of a certain cottage. His Honour, however, held that a public right of way had been established, and gave judgment for defen- dant, with costs.

I I FOOTBALL. I RUGBY IN CARDIFF AND DISTRICT. I The annual meeting of the Cardiff and District Rugby Union was held on Tuesday at the Bristol and South Wales Hotel, Mr. A. H. Williams ("Spokes") in the chair. The state- m-ent of acoounte showed total receipts, including last year's balance of £ 27 17s., of zC82 17s., and a balance in hand at present of 9s. The Chairman remarked that the "gates" at the finals were smaller than usual, and their expenses were heavier. Gate-keepers had been paid £4 16s., and he eusreested that in future they should try to find men who would perform the duties honorarily. The accounts were passed. Mr. T. II. Mallett was elected a patron of the Union, and Mr. R. W. John (hon. secre- tary) remarked, on the election of presidents and vice-presidents, that he was sorry the Cardiff Clah did not take a greater interest in the Union. It would be for the benefit of junior football if they would. (Hear, hear.) Mr. W. M. Douglas was re-elected president, and the following were appointed vice-presi- dents Messrs. C. R. Crawley. J. Gibson, W. D. Phillips, F. C. Williams (late secretaa-y of the Mackintosh Club), Gwyn Nicholls, and J. S. Phillips. Mr. A. H. Williams was re-elected hon. treasurer, and Mr. R. W. John hon. secretary. A new rule was passed affecting the con- stitution of the committee. Instead of the committee consisting of one representative from each senior cluh and three each from the second and third divisions, it was decided that the committee consist of six representa- tives of the senior clubs and four from the junior clubs. The last date of receiving nominations from the senior clubs was fixed a,s next Saturday week The meeting resolved to ask the Cardiff Club to take steps to protect the interests of the junior clubs in the assignment of the various open spaces to various games and clubs. The Chairman remarked that the policy of the parks committee was illustrated by their action in regard to the bowling greens. These were started with much noise for the benefit of the workers, and for a time were so used, but now only certain select organisa- tions had the use of them. Mr. John complained that while the com- mittee spent money on preparing cricket pitches, they spent nothing on football pitches. MAINDEE UNITED (NEWPORT). Mr. T. Webber presided over a largely- atteimled meeting of the Maindee United Foot- ball Club. The following officers were elected: -Capta.iu, A. At-twood; vice-captain, A. Pie- ton. The hon. secretary, Mr. T. Webber, 98, Victorm-avenue; and the hon. treasurer, Mr. W. Robinson were re-elected. MERTHYR SECONDS. I At a meeting of the Merthyr Seconds on Tuesday Mr. D. T. Davies was elected cap- tain, Mr. E. Jenkins vice-captain, and Mr. M. Griffiths secretary. Roath Harlequins R.F.C. want fixtures with junior teams; will accept guarantees.—Write E. D. Roberts, 31, Morlais-street, Cardiff. e4000w24 Treforest Juniors, aged 12 to 14, Want Fixtures for the coming sea (1906-7).-Apply O. Richards, Secre- tary, 78, Wood-road, Tmfre-st. e211w25

LLANDOVERY COLLEGE SUCCESSES I In the Oxford and Cambridge Board I I Exa.minait.ion the following gained the higher certificate: — Eben. Jones, K. Lloyd, J. Morgan, J. T. Morgan, W. E. H. Rhydderch, W. S. Rowlands, A. F. Linford, G. C. Wolfe, A. Ni*. M. Griffithr, W. W. Humphreys, A. t'iprcc Jones, Ja.ke Morjran, L. V. Owen, R. C Prichard, G. R. S. Thomas, and C. Williams. The following distinctions were gaintd:—W. S. Row- lands, Latin, Greek, English, and history; J. Morgan, divinity; W. W. Humphreys, mathematics; Jake Morgan, mathematics; L. V. Owen, history; and A. G. Pr-ys Jones, history. Lower ctTtificates were gained by D. G. Davies, m. Harries, D. E. Hughes, A. B. Mavne, G. T. Morris, P. G. Williams, and M. G. Richards.

WELSH INTER-TOWN SPORTS. A meeting will be held on Friday next p,t the Grand Hotel, Cardiff, at 8 p.m., to deter- mine the final selection of the team to repre- sent Cardiff at the forthcoming sports at Swansea, on September 8, and to appoint a secretory. Looal athletes are invited to be present.

AIR-RIFLE MATCHES, Cardiff Windsors, 350; Ne.piers, 318. Colliers' Friend (Garndiffaith), 277; Union 1 (Abersyohan), 293.

PASSIVE RESISTERs AND THE LAW At a meeting on Tuesday of the Maidstone ¡ trustees of the poor, who act as the rating authority, a deputation of passive resisters asked that payment of the education por. tion of the present rate be not enforced, in view of the recent decision of the Court of Appeal. The trustees, after some discussion, decided to apply to the Local Government Board for guidance on the subject. A number of passive resisters were sum- moned at Birmingham on Tuesday, and it was urged that in view of the West Riding judgment the proceedings should be held over. The acting-stipendiary, however, declined to adopt this course, and made the usual order. He said the West Riding judg- ment merely established that education authorities were not compelled to contribute to the' cost of religious instruction. Asked why the individual should be compelled, he said that was a question for another tribunal.

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