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BOYS QUARREL.
BOYS QUARREL. DEATH FOLLOWS. Fight Over Marbles. SINGULAR NEWPORT STORY. Mr. Lyndon Moore, coroner, held an iii- quest at Newport to-day concerning the death of William Minnehane, ten, who lived with his parents at 18, Emlyn-terrace, and died at the Newport and County Hospital on Easter Monday. Mrs. Minnehane, the mother, said when she came home on Sunday, the 24th ult., in the afternoon deceased was crying, and com- plained of having been kicked by a boy named Frank Hoane in the left groin. The following day he seemed worse, and could not walk. Witness took him to the hospi- tal, where he was detained, and died on Easter Monday. She had noticed a black mark as big as a. shilling on the inside of his leg. Archibald Sullivan, a boy of nine, living at 5, Reform-bui- ;-s, said that on Sunday, the 24th ult., about noon, he was playing marbles with other boys at the back of the Emlyn Works. Deceased took witness's marbles, and this led to a fight. Witness got in the first blow, striking deceased in the right side, and knocking him down. When he re-gained his feet Minnihane threw a tin at him, striking him in the ear. A sharp exchange of stones and tins followed. Deceased went to get over a wall, and wit- ness was about to throw a stone at him when he fell over the wall. Frank Hoane, a boy of fourteen, living at 17, Emlyn-terraoe, said he was a witness of the quarrel between deceased and Sullivan. He joined with Sullivan, and threw several stones and tins at deceased, but they did not strike him. Hoane took him by the shouldeT and shook him, but did not hit or kick him. He saw him fall over the wall. Dr. Thomas, senior house surgeon at New- port Hospital, said the boy when admitted complained of being kicked on the left hip. Witness could find no external marks or brmses. About eight hours after admission bronchial-pneumonia set in. An operation was performed, and it was found the boy was suffering from acute necrosis of the left hip. This was the primary cause of death, accele- rated by pneumonia. In summing up, the Coroner said it seemed to him from the evidence little more wan a regular boys' fight, but not with the usual weapons. The case might have been more serious for these boys than it was. If the jury considered it was a ease of man- slaughter they ought to say so. As far as the evidence went—some of which was very oonfliotilJJg-and from the statement of Sulli- van himself, there seemed to be more evi- dence against this -boy than anyone else. There wm such a cloud and doubt a?clut the whole thing that he thought it was not safe for them to send such young boys before a judge to' take their trial on a charge of manslaughter. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence, and added that there was not sufficient evidence to show whether the boy died from injuries or not.
The Splott "Banker."I
The Splott "Banker." I EXPECTED BACK SOON. George Matthews, the Bplott banker, appeared before the Commissioner at the Boston (U.S.) Court on the 25tfh of March under an extradition warrant charging him with fraud at Cardiff. The Commissioner explained the contents of the warrant to the prisoner, and said that the papers were in order. He would imme- diately forward them to Washington for examination by the Secretary of State, and they would be presented to the President of the United States for his signature. The Comrruissioaer added that when the papers were returned to him the prisoner would be handed over to Detective Dicks to be taken to Cardiff. Detective Dick had a conversation with the prisoner, who, it is believed, will arrive in Cardiff about the lOt.h inst. Mr. Cadle, solicitor, Cardiff, has been retained to defend Matthews. The case is expected to last several days.
Colonies & Call to Arms
Colonies & Call to Arms A DEMAND FOR PREFERENCE Reuter's Agency learns, in amplification of the statement made by the Cape Premier to its representative on landing at South- ampton, that two of the subjects for discus- sion at the Colonial Conference are of supreme importance, and concern the future unity of the British people-first, the acknow- ledgment of the principle of reciprocal prefer- ence throughout the Empire, and, secondly, the creation of an Imperial Council having a permanent status, and that the resolutions which Dr. Jameson will propose with regard to such preference are as follow:- [1] This Conference considers necessary the organisation of a plan of Imperial defence by which the contributions of each Colony should be equitably fixed and provided for. This Conference believes that, while any call to arms resulting from an attack on the Empire would unquestionably meet with an enthusiastic response from the Colonies, yet i, is essential to know the number of trained, equipped, and efficient men which the Colonies will undertake to make available for Imperial defence when called upon. This Conference, however, is of opinion that, prior to accepting the burden and expense of such a responsibility, the Colonies would require to be represented on an Imperial Council, at which questions concern- ing, inter alia, the peace of the Empire should be discussed. Seeing that the above resolutions involve considerations of the first importance to the future of the Empire, this Conference sub- mits them to his Majesty's Government in the confident belief that they will receive the serious consideration which their charac- ter demand." [2] This Conference re-affirms the resolution adopted unanimously by the Colonial Con- ference held in London in 1902. and recog- nises with extreme gratification the extent to which the principle of reciprocity has been accepted by the various Colonies. This Conference, while adhering to the principle of preferential treatment of the products and manufactures of the United Kingdom, desires to impress upon his Majesty's Government the opinion that the continuance of such preferential treatment to producers and manufacturers of Great Britain is largely dependent upon the grant- ing of some reciprocal ptrivileges to the British Colonies." A DEMAND FOR PREFERENCE. The St. John (New Brunswick) Board of Trade has decided to lay before Sir Wilfrid Laurier on Friday, on his way to England, the matter of preference between Canada and the West India Islands, and to ask him to bring it up at the Colonial Conference. The meeting also resolved: That this Board of Trade is of opinion that Great Britain would best serve the commercial interests of the United Kingdom and her Colonies by establishing reciprocal preferen- tial trade within the Empire, whereby at all British ports British goods would be admitted at a lower rate of duty than foreign goods." —Reuter.
DROWNED IN A TANK
DROWNED IN A TANK An inquest was hold at Kineton yesterday on Henry Harris, engineer at the water- works, who was found drowned in a large tank used focr supplying the town. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased had fallen into the tank, and as there were no steps on the side of it he was unable to get out. It was said the district council would pro- vide steps to prevent such an accident in future, and a verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.
DEATH FROM A "CHAPPED" HAND
DEATH FROM A "CHAPPED" HAND An inquest was held yesterday at the Southwark Coroner's-oourt on Mrs. Alice Christie, 62 years old. who died from blood- poisoning caused by the infection of a chapped hand.
NEITHER!
NEITHER! A man who was charged at Feltham yes- terday with assault asked a policeman who gave evidence whether he thought another constable who nearly strangled him "was a man or a gentleman." He was a police- man," was the reply.
ILetters of a Diplomat.
I Letters of a Diplomat. ?BRITISH AMB¡\S;ADOR INVOLVED The Figaxo of Wednesday publishes two further documents from the Montag- nini dossier and a report from Mgr. Montagnini to Cardinal Merry del Val, dated August 3, 1905, in which he gives an acoount of a conversation he had with Sir Francis Bertie, the British Ambassador, who is represented vs having spoken on several subjects, principally concerning the world of diplomacy. Mgr. Montagnini writes thus: He spoke to me with some complacency of the visit paid by King Edward to the Vatican. The King refused the escort with which until the last moment the Quirinal wished to pro- vide him, not considering it respectful to the august Sovereign whom he was going to visit. Sir Francis Bertie eulogise.1 the English Passionist Fathers, who have a chapel in Rome. Speaking of Catholic diplomatists in the service of his country, he showed little sympathy with the British Minister at Lisbon, recently deceased." It appears that there was some question of sending him to Vienna. "In this connec- tion he told me that his Government had intended to appoint a Catholic Ambassador to Berlin, but that the Emperor William, being informed of this, gave it to be under- stood that he would prefer a Protestant. And yet the majority of German Ambassa- dors in London have been Catholics. RANCOUR TOWARDS THE KAISER. His reflections seemed to indicate some rancour towards the Emperor William. On the other hand, he eulogised France as a oountry fall of resources and able to live on them alone. He added that every Monarchist, Imperialist, or other agitation in France was in vain, for the Republican form of government was the one that suited the country best. But the Republic must be pru- dent, well organised, initiating truk, liberty, and opposing the idea of separation between Church and State. In the contrary case, the fault would be with the Conservatives, and principally the nobility, which had held aloof from politics, leaving the field free for Radi- cals, who do not shrink from effort and trouble, and would in case of need give their lives to succeed." The second document is a letter from Cardinal Merry del Val regarding the organisation of the religious press in general. SIR FRANCIS INTERVIEWS THE PRESIDENT. Some days ago Sir Francis Bertie asked M. Clemenoeau for an interview to consult him regarding the document concerning him found in Mgr. Montagnini'a dossier. His Excellency had been apprised of the exist- ence of the document by the newspapers, but he was unaware of its contents. A meeting was arranged for Wednesday morning, and took place at the Ministry of the Interior, lasting more than a quarter of an hcur.-Reuter. It is said that Sir Francis repudiated the acouracy of th views attributed to him by Mgr. Montagnini.—Central News. THE NEWS IN ROME. The report by Mgr. Montagnini has caused surprise and incredulity in Rome. It is pointed out that Sir Francis is aware that no Italian Cabinet has ever interferred in the relations of foreign Sovereigns with the Pope or with the mode of their visits to the Vatican.-Retiter.
OATH AGAINST OATH
OATH AGAINST OATH Sequel to a Street Meeting Henry Allen, 40. and Gladys Allen, 31, hus- band and wife, were again charged at Bow- street, London, yesterday, with being con- cerned together in stealing C6 in gold from Willia-m Alfred Morrison, a warehouseman. The evidence given by the prosecutor laet week was to the effect that he met the female prisoner in Oxford-street, and accompanied her to a house in Milman^trcet, Tottenham Court-road. After a time she left the room, ostensibly to get some whisky, and he then missed L6 from his waistcoat pocket. The man afterwards appeared on the scene, and eventually both prisoners were arrested. Sub- sequently the police found four sovereigns among some coal in a cupboard. The female pff-isoner now gave evidence on her own behalf, stating that she had for some years been in receipt of an annuity of JS100 a year from a gentleman now deceased, A few years ago her husband injured his head, and she had since been in the habit of hiding her money in the coal cellar. The gold found by the detectives was her own property. She admitted that she had acted foolishly in allowing the prosecutor to accompany her home, but she knew nothing whatever about his money. A Mrs. Thompson, who formerly acted as housekeeper to the female prisoner, stated that Mrs. Allen always kept her money and her cheque-book in the cellar. She had known her to have as nuach ae £30 in the cellar at one time. Henry Allen also went into the witnese- box, and denied all knowledge of the alleged robbery. After a long hearing, the Magistrate said it was a case of oath against oath, and he did not think any jury would convict. The prisoners would, therefore, be discharged.
CLERGYMAN'S ROMANCE I
CLERGYMAN'S ROMANCE I A remarkable and romantic career is recalled by the dea.t.h, which has just taken place, of the Rev. Jacob Thompson, of Kew, for nearly twenty years chaplain of the Med- way Mission to Seamen. He was a son of Jacob Thompson, of Penrith, the Cumberland landscape painter, who was "discovered" by the Earl of Lons- dale in 1329. When still quite a boy he ran away to sea, and spent a number of years in the merchant service, in which he reached the rank of first mate. On one occasion, while in the China seas, his vessel was captured by pirates. Thomp- son however, managed to escape by jumping overboard and was eventually picked up by a passing ship. Later on he had another ter- rible experience, his ship catching fire while he was on the voyage home from New Zea- 1and. This soc,oud narrow escape had a great „. him, and he then and there decided to 1? a "? ??' ? arriv?al ?in Fmrland he devoted himself to serious study, amdby steady perseverance succeeded in obtaining a scholarship which enabled him to enter Durham University, and with the help of other prizes was able to complete his „ t?or ?e Church. He began with a cura0Y at Durham, and after holding Ino?er ?miS ?t took up the work on the Medway with which he was eo long asso- c-iated.
EXCHANGING HUSBANDS I
EXCHANGING HUSBANDS A boy of seven years, giving the name of £ £ •& £ Geo& rge, was chargd. at Maryle- bon? y?Sy with being found wandering in the Harrow-road and having no proper guardianship. "T??n saw the lad crying in the Harrow-road at eight o'clock at night, ?nd heard him ask passers-by for pennies and bread. ? Whelan, an Industrial Schools officer, eaid the boy's name was not George, but Sylvester. Three or four years ago his mother changed husbands with another woman and she was still living in this way. The man was a loafer, and did little or no work, while she worked to keep him, and neglected her children. Mr. Paul Taylor: Her husband is a very bad man, I should think. Mr. Whelan: She says she has the best of the bargain. The other man's mother, two sisters, and two brothers are aU living apart from their respective husbands and wives, amd all have illegitimate children. Five chil- dren from different branches of the family have been sent to industrial schools. Mr. Paul Taylor said it was a scandalous case, and sent the boy to a home at Man- chester.
I SEVENTEEN IMMOLATED
SEVENTEEN IMMOLATED An Italian lodging-house was destroyed by fire at S.an Francisco to-day. Seventeen of the occupants were burnt to death, while eighteen others were injured--Reuter.
I C.B. TO ENTERTAIN PREMIERS
C.B. TO ENTERTAIN PREMIERS Sir H. Oampbell-Bannerman will enter- ta-in the Colonial Premiers to dinner on the evening of Saturday, April 00..
"The Faithists"
"The Faithists" NEWEST RELIGIOUS SECT London's newest religious eeot is the Faithists (Kosmon Church). The headquarters of this organisation are a humble cottage in Ramaden-road, Balham. Most of the teach- ings of the Faithists, according to their official organ, "are based on 'Oahspe,' dteoribed as 'our glorious, our incomparable New Bible.' We stand," it says, "on the ground of Spiritualism, as commonly accepted, for in that we have received a sure proof for this greatest knowledge and sweetest comfort-'there is no death.' Elsewhere we find that "Oahspe" is "a New Bible in the words of Jehovih and his Angel Embassadors; a sacred history of the dominions of the higher and lower heavens on the earth for the past twenty-four thousand years, being from the submersion of the continent of Pan, in the Pacific Ocean, commonly called the flood or deluge, to the Kosmon era." It also contains "a brief history of the preceding fifty-five thousand years," &,C., &c. I One or two passages from this wonderful book provide interesting reading: Thou shalt not worship any man born of woman, nor call him sacred. One only, the Creator, shalt thou worship. Neither shalt thou have any God, noT Lord, nor Saviour, but only thy Creator, Jehovih. In regard to a Day of Judgment thou shalt be thine own judge; soon or late thou shalt take the matter into thine own hands, and thou shalt look into thine own soul to judge thyself. This is to all men; none can escape it. Such, then, is the Judgment Day. A vegetarian diet is inculcated. The chief of the Faithists, Mr. George Morley, was; interviewed yesterday by a press represen- tative. We have several p-rivate commu- nities throughout England," Mr. Morley re- marked, but here in Balham are our official headquarters, which were estaiblislMsd about three years ago. We started .Yith a mem- bership of about five, but now we have a following of about 200. We run on Theo sophical lines, and we believe in angelio communion and in spiritual unfoldment. Our: principles are universal brotherhood and universal religion. We are none of us paid officials, our work being purely voluntary, and we are entirely independent of the American branch." The members, Mr. Morley said, were largely drawn from Lon- don, while private communities were at Portsmouth, Belper, Hull, and Glasgow.
FARMER'S LOST LAMB
FARMER'S LOST LAMB Colliers Charged with Stealing It An extraordinary c-Ise of alleged lamb stealing preferred against three Caerphilly colliers, named Augustus Burns, Thomas Povey, and John Walters, was heard at a special court at Caerphilly to-day (before Mr. W. Ware, in the chair, and Dr. T. W. Thomas). Mr. C. S. Goodfeliow prosecuted, and Mr. Evan Davies, Ca,rdiff, defended. The lamb, which was valued at 20s., was the pro- perty of Richard Thomas, the tenant of Pwll-y-Pant Farm, near Caerphilly. Rachel Morgan, living at Ty Twmpaai Cottage, Pwll-y-Pant, Caerphilly, said tnat as she was looking out of her window on the 31st ult. she saw one of the defendants, who were with two other men, take hold of a ewe which came out of the hedge. A lamb followed the ewe, which went to the other ffid-e of the road. The other men then shouted, "Let the ewe go and keep hold of the lamb." By Mr. Evan Daviee: Witness was positive the men in the box were those she saw. Mrs. Ann Powell, wife of Josiah Powell, of the Pwll-y-pant Post-office, said that on Sundtay, the 31st of March, Miss Rachel Morgan came to see her, and in consequence of what she said she sent a message to the polioe. She identified Burns and Walters, who stood opposite her house conversing with a shorter man. Police-constable John Roberts went to the Pontygwindy-road, and when near Spring- terrace he met the three prisoners. Thomas Povey was carrying the lamb. Asked where he had it from, Burns said it was a pet lamb, and he bought it from a man who was a farmer at Pwll-y-pant. Richard Thomas then came up, and said he thought the lamb was his. Prisoners denied stealiing it, and Walters said he gave 5s. for it. Burns afterwards said he was willing to go to the farm with Mr. Thoomtui Witness and Richard Thomas went to the faxm, and there saw a ewe bleating. When they liberated the lexa,b it ran straight for the ewe. Prosecutor identified the lamb. Prisoners, who reserved their defence, were committed to take their trial at the next quamter sessions, bail of LZ5 and two sureties of L5 each being allowed in each case.
FARMER'S FOOLISH ACTI
FARMER'S FOOLISH ACT Fires a Gun in a Bedroom Patrick White, farmer, of Knockbarragh, near Newry, was arrested last night charged with having fired several shots a.t his wife. The latter alleged that her husband came home intoxicated and abused her, then, entering their bedroom with a gun in hia hand, he forced her to go down on her knees and deliberately fired three shots, all of which went over her head. She mode her I escape and fetched the police. The prisoner was remanded in cu&tody.
DOUBLE COLLAR'S DECLINE
DOUBLE COLLAR'S DECLINE Observers of matters connected with mas- j culine attire cannot have failed to notice, writes the editor of "Men's Wear," that the number of wearers of the double collar, per- haps the most comfortable type of linen neckband, has considerably diminished. A critical survey of the men one meets in the street will supply testimony to the fact. The really well-dressed man, accustomed to discriminate in matters affecting his per- sonal adornment, accepted this collar, when introduced about ten years ago, as an article for informal wear with the jacket suit, and not for use in connection with the frock-coat or for evening purposes. But the majority of wearers have not observed such limitations. The cause of the decline in the vogue of the double collar is the revival of the inven. tive faculty so long dormant among oollar- makers. For formal year we have now the wing with rounded points. For informal occasions the kind with sharp, very wide, and rather exaggerated wings has recently made a successful appearanoc. Moreover, young men cannot find room for the large and gorgeous spring ties between the folds of a double collar. These may be all excel- lent reasons for a temporary decline in the popularity of the double collar, but its com plete disappearance is not threatened. dornfl wld3caboneH mamam ahahamaa
JUSTICE IN THE WESTI
JUSTICE IN THE WEST I Western ideas of justice are illustrated by the following story. Frank Timmons, a wife beater and drunkard, of Marion, Indiana, who was serving his thirteenth sentence in prison, requested leave of abs-ence for an hour in order that he might tri mthe trees in his garden. Leave was granted, and Timmons on his return was promptl yfollowed by his wife, who accused him of having stolen hia son's shirt. The sheriff oompelled Timmons to remove his shirt, and while the guards held him his wife thrashed him with a cudgel until he begged for mercy.
CASTLE AS MUNICIPALGFFICES…
CASTLE AS MUNICIPALGFFICES At the meeting of the Cairnarvon Town Council yesterday it was suggested that Car- narvon Castle should be converted into municipal offices. The Board of Works can- template spending 97,OW in renovating the historic building, and it was suggested that they should be asked to restore the ancient banqueting hall and so arrange it as to make it available for the council chamber. The Mayor, while throwing co.ld water on the proposal, promised to bring it to the notice of the Board of Works.
j NIHILISTS' VICTIM I
NIHILISTS' VICTIM The funeral to-day of one of the victims of' Friday's bomb outrage at Constantinople, a respectable tradesman, was made the occasion great demonstration of respect and sym- pathy for the deceased and indignation at the crime. Such universal manifestation of the abhor- rence of Nihilistic methods and sympathy with victims have rarely been witnessed at Oonstan ti riople.—Eeu U.ir.
ISUEVIC OSPITHEAD
I SUEVIC OSPITHEAD The White Star liner Suevic passed Spit- head at 7.15 this morning. Fiour tugs were towing, and the hulk was moving at the rate of about four miles an hour. The salved portion of the linet Suevi-c arrived safely at SIouthialmpton Docks at half- past eleven to-day.
WILD EASTER 0RGIE
WILD EASTER 0RGIE COCK-FIGHTING AND WHISKEY Followed by Rioting AWFUL SCENES IN TYRONE Particulars reached Belfast on Wednesday of a wild Easter orgie, held in a moun- tainous part of the country, near Coalisland, County Tyrone. The chief part of the programme consisted of inter-county cock-fights. Forty-five cartloads of whisky and porter were taken to the spot, and all was consumed before the fights were over. At the finish general rioting commenced, and continued for several hours. Bludgeons were freely employed, with serious effect, and hundreds received severe blows. Eye witnesses describe the scenes as awful.
Experts Thrown OverI
Experts Thrown Over THAW LUNACY COMMISSIONERS RELY I ON THEMSELVES After hearing two more experts, one for the prosecution and one for the defence, the Thaw Commission on Wednesday adjourned its public sittings in order to conduct its final mental and physical examination of the prisoner in private, even counsel on both sides being excluded. It was intimated that, in view of the con- tradictory character of the expert evidence offered, the Commissioners placed greater reliance in their own observations of the prisoner's speech and conduct.-Reuter. THAW CONFIDENT. On the termination. of the inquiry the Commissioners shook hands with the accused, who went back to his cell in the Tombs Prison convinced he will he declared sane.— Press Association Foreign Special,
EPSOM'S ESCAPED LUNATICSI
EPSOM'S ESCAPED LUNATICS I Of the three lunatics who escaped from Epsom the week before last one has been recaptured, but no trace has been found of either of the other two men. The man who has been caught was traced to a London lodging-house, and was handed over by the polioe to the Epsom Asylum authorities. There is considerable uneasiness in the i district, although Dr. Lord states that neither of the men at present at large is at all dangerous. The chairman of the district council states that he has never known a time when there were so many houses to let in Epsom as there are now, and he attributes this to the fact that four asylums have built in the neighbourhood by the London County Council, while a fifth is proposed.
REFORMING OF CRIMINALS.
REFORMING OF CRIMINALS. At the Dublin City Sessions yesterday a first offender, who had been convicted, made a piteous appeal for mercy. The Recorder said lie had before him a cutting from a newspaper com taming the words uttered by the King at the opening of the new Old Bailey, which, he thought, ghoudd be in print in every court in the country. The King's words jvere to the effect that it was well that crime should be punished, but batter that the criminal should be reformed. It was his purpose originally to send the pirieoner to penal servitude for three years, and he had, in fact, written down the actual sentence, but he was resolved to be merciful, a.nd he would reduce that sentence, to twelve months' imprisonment. The Prisoner: Thank you, my lord; thank you.
POISON THROUGH SPACE I -i
POISON THROUGH SPACE The Malay Mail" reports a mysterious attempt to poison an Englishman named Halliday, the manager of a rubber estate near Beaufort, in British North Borneo, and ,Iris wife. It appears that after their early morning coffee, Mr. and Mrs. Halliday were taken violently ill. amrl beca-me unooneoious. Mils. Halliday was not so severely affected as her husband, as she only drank half a cup of the mixture. A doctor diagnosed the case as one of morphia poisoning, but ino clue to the cul- prits could be obtained. The neighbourhood of Beaufort is said to be inhabited by Visayas, who, amongst the natives of other tribes, have an evil reputa- tion as expert poisoners. The Brunei people have a superstition that these Visayas have poison in their bodies, and can ceu-d tbat poison through space to an enemy at a distance.
MYSTERY OF -TATTOOED BODY…
MYSTERY OF TATTOOED BODY The dead body of a. man. aged a.bout 30 has been found floating in the see at Olaoum. On one arm is tattooed a snake entwined round a palm tree, and the other arm beairs a picture of a peacock. Papers in his pockets suggest that he was formerly in the Suffolk Regiment.
—1—————^»j CRASHENDO!j
—1—————^» CRASHENDO! Padre Demetrio, of the Abbey of Oeooano, was preaching the final sermon of a Lenten course at the principal church of Froeinone, near Rome. The reverend gentleman, carried away by the impetuosity of his thoughts, gesticulated violently, and at length, as he leaned over the side of the pulpit in an impassioned period, overbalanced himself and fell head foremost among those sitting ljeneath. A mild panic enrued-same rushed to the doors, while others cried for help. But the eloquent preacher, who had had a soft fall, quickly picked himself up, mounted the pulpit stairs, uttered tranquilising words, and resumed his discourse, but with less heat, or, as the Italians prettily put it, "piano, piano.
AN ELECTRIFIED HOUSE.I
AN ELECTRIFIED HOUSE. At Brigue, in Switzerland, several families occupying a large house were awakened in the might by the rocking of the building. Thinking an earthqua^ke was taking place, they rushed cut into the street. One man a:nd his wife, however, were imprisoned in their room because, on attempting to turn the handle of the door, they were knocked down by electric shocks. It appears that the water-pipes had some- how come into contract with the aerial wires of an electric works in the vicinity, and had electrified" all the house, causing it to rock.
PEARY TO TRY AGAIN
PEARY TO TRY AGAIN America will send out two rival expedi- tions to the North Pole this year. Com- mander Petwy has raised the E40,000 required for his next attempt, and will leave New York before July 1st, the repairs to his vessel, the Roosevelt, being near completion. Mr. Peary is confident of success, provided the summer of 1908 is normal. Mr. Anthony Fiala, who conducted one of the expeditions financed by the late Mr. William Ziegler, is organising another. No announcement concerning this expedition has yet been made here, neither is thre any informa.tion regarding Mr. Fiale's financial backing.
INCENDIARY'S REWARDS
INCENDIARY'S REWARDS At Dublin yesterday Michael Brady was convicted on two charges of arson. Mr. Bushe, K.C., said that the prisoner had been paid the usual sum of 28. by the are brigade fo information about ewh of the flræ, which he had himself caused. During the prisoner's twelve months' se? elusion there were no fires in the neigh- bourhood; but the moment he got out they I broke out. The Recorder sentenced the man to three years' petual servitude.
Steamers in Collision.I
Steamers in Collision. I SWANSEA DOCK ACCIDENT I The steamship Ravenswood, of Swansea, whilst changing docks—going from the East Dock to the South-last night, met, after she had just turned in the harbour, the steam- ship Congress, of Liverpool, which struck her on the port bow, cutting her from her deck down to within a foot or so of the water's edge, and making a huge rent in her side. The Ravenswood was at once docked at Messrs. Harris's Cambrian Dry Docks. The Congress proceeded to sea. The former vessel belongs to Messrs. Harris Bros., Swan- sea, her registered tonnage being 430 tons. The Congress belongs to Messrs. Ourwen Bros., Liverpool.
Overset Tramcar. I - f
Overset Tramcar. I f CONDITION OF THE VICTIMS I It was reported at Croydon General Hos- pital this morning that some of the injured in the recent tram accident near Croydon were better, one or two others were rather bad, and Mrs. Suhr was very bad. At Oarshalton Hospital the injured re- moved there were quite comfortable.
Motor-'Bus that 'Jibbed'
Motor-'Bus that 'Jibbed' WHAT HAPPENED ON THE ROAD TO I WHITCHURCH It was a happy party (says a correspon- dent) that left Cardiff by the four o'clock motor-'bus for Whitchurch on Wednesday afternoon, but little did they think what was in store for them. After puffing, snorting, and backing for a couple of minutes, off went the 'bus at a fair pace, but she had not proceeded more than 100 yards before she stopped dead. The driver got down from his seat, apparently to ascertain the cause, and after a stoppage of about five minutes coaxed her to make another start. Off bounded the 'bus again, and those on board were beginning to think that they were in for a nice pleasant ride, when, bang! a terrible amount of trembling, and then all was still. Something had gone wrong again. The passengers were now getting a little bit tired of the jibbing machine, and remarks such as W,y don't they hitch the horses on?" "It's afraid to pass anything," Ac., could be heard. After another ten minutes' interval the 'bus was persuaded to move, and after a few more delays managed to get almost to the top of the hill near Maindy railway bridge. It now seemed dead beat, and apparently wanted to go back down the hill. The passengers, seeing this, thought it better to get ready to dismount. But they need not have troubled, for with a little more persuasion the 'bus went forward again, and the hill was cleared. Stoppages after this were not quite eo frequent, but those passengers who were anxious to get home got out and walked on. Just after passing the milestone which reads 22 miles to Merthyr" the "jibber" took another rest, which proved the final, for a 'bus coming behind took all the passengers off. "Now we shall have a ride," said one of the voyagers. But he was mis- takan, for when all the passengers had got on the relief 'bus it was found that there was not enough seating accommodation, and they were packed like sardines. However, they did not grumble. Next a stoppage was made for someone to alight, and up came the horse 'bus and the gee-gees with a knowing wink, and went on ahead. This was too much for the motor. Putting on a little spurt (the first spurt), it just beat the horses by a neck, arriving at Whitchuroh at 11 five o'clock. This, however, it should be stated Is not typical. A business man who lives in Whitchurch says that he now arrives home in thirteen minutes after leaving his office in Cardiff.
A.O.F. BOOKS AND PAPERS
A.O.F. BOOKS AND PAPERS Action to Reclaim Them Alfred George Chilcott was charged before the Cardiff Stipendiary this afternoon with i withholding money, books, and papers belong- ing to the Court St. Fraaicis, A.O.F. Mr. Wm. Howells prosecuted for the trustees of the Court, and Mr. Sydney Jenkins was for the defence. Mr. Howells said that defendant, as treasurer, had in his possession LI3, and books and papers belonging to the Court, which, in spite of application, he had failed to hand over. Mr. Jenkins presumed the only object of the prosecution was to secure the re-pay- ment of the money, and the return of the books and papers. He would undertake tnat tha,t should be made if his worship would! adjourn the case for a month. The Stipendiary: There is no suggestion of fraud? Mr. Howells: The suggestion is that the defendant used the money for purposes other than those for which he was appointed treasurer. The Stipendiary said if there was any sug- gestion of misappropriation he could not allow the summons to be withdrawn, and he adjourned the case for a week in order that Mr. Jenkins might receive further instruc- tions.
¡STARVATION AND SUICIDE I
STARVATION AND SUICIDE Couple Live on 2/6 a Week At a Battersea inquest yesterday on Annie iNearn (57), of Ardcn-street, who committed suicide, her husband, an elderly, half-starved looking man, said he had been out of work for ttiree months and was "starving now." All that he amd his wife had to live upon was zs. 6d. a week which came from the priest at Battersea l.irk-road Church. They had grown-up children, but they could give no assistance. During the past fortnight his wife bad been greatly worried. She died on uooa Friday, having swallowed some liniment used for his asthma. Phyllia Collins, the owner of the house, said her uncle left her five houses and there was a proviso in his will that the Nearns were to ha.ve a room rent free for life. The Governmen,t had recently demanded 112 suc- cession duty from Nearn, which he, of course, could not pay. Father Newton had offered to pay half the amount, and they were also offered £40 to give up possession of the room. If they had accepted it witness would have paid the L12. The Coroner said the gift of the room, instead of being a blessing, had been a source of great worry, and, no doubt, prevented the Nearns from going to the workhouse. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide during temporary insanity caused by worry and semi-starvation and accelerated greatly by the worry of Mrs. Collins, which led them to think that they were likely to be turned out of their little home."
THE MEAT WE EATI
THE MEAT WE EAT Interresting and rather startling details of London's meat supply are given by the City of London m<xlictil officer, Dr. Collingridge, in his report for 1906. During the year 421,927 tons of meat were delivered at the Central Markets, of which only 21 per oernt. was English. The remaining 79 per oent. was Colonial or foreign, and mostly frozen. Of this quantity 1,917 tons were destroyed as unfit for food, equivalent to .454 per cent. In addition 193 tons of unsound food were seized at the various wharves within the City, most of it being tinned food.
A xi,500 BURGLARY I
A xi,500 BURGLARY Gold and diamond rings, gold watches, and other valuable jewellery to the value of between £ 1,000 and zCI,100 were stolen this morning from the shop of R. F. Macaulay, at Perth. Entrance was gained to the pre- mises by means of false keys.
IART PATRONAGE IN SOUTH WALES
ART PATRONAGE IN SOUTH WALES The South Wales Art Society in its annual I report notes a decided improvement in the sales of pictures at its last exhibition. These, it says, reached a total of X459 gg Attend- ances at the exhibition also continued to increase. The balance-sheet of the society still shows that it is in a satisfactory financial condi- tion.
Girl-Mother's Plight. I
Girl-Mother's Plight. I CHARGE OF CHILD MURDER I Elizabeitih Anne Breeze, aged nineteen, was brought before tihe magistrates a.t Shrews- bury yesterday 011 a charge of wilful murder. Eight months ago she gave birth to a child in the Wem Workhouse, and, putting it out to nur&e, 8he obtained employment at the Elephant and Castle Hotel, Shrewsbury. As her payments to the nurse were in arrears, the child was returned to her, and she lost her situation on attending to it. Ultimately the infant disappeared, and, although the girl stated that it had been sent back to its foster mother, suspicion was aroused, and, after a search, the body of the child was fotmd in the Severn. The girl identified the body at the inquest i on Monday, and afterwards confessed that she had thrown the child, into the river. The magistrates ordered a remand.
Republican Carnpaign.1 I
Republican Carnpaign.1 MR HARRIMAN REITERATES HIS I CHARGES I Mr. Harriman has issued a statement in I answer to Mr. Roosevelt's denial of the! allegation that in 1904 he asked Mr. Harri- man to raise X40,000 for the purposes of the Republican campaign. He says that, while deploring the publica- tion of private correspondence, he cannot withdraw anything contained in his letter to Mr. Sidney Webster. He quotes the President, who, he says, dwells on the asser- tion that he did not ask Mr. Harriman to contribute to the Presidential campaign for his personal benefit. Continuing, Mr. Ha-rriman says: do not deny this. I was asked to go to Washing- ton by the President in the interests of the State ticket. I was told that I could help to raise money. That I did raise funds immediately upon my return from my inter- view with the President is undeniable, and to these funds I contributed £10,OOO.R.euter.
Miss Jane May Amazed.I
Miss Jane May Amazed. REPORTED ENGAGEMENT DENIED The "American Register" and some other New York papers have been circulating an interestin.g report that Miss Jane May, the well-known actress, and sister of Miss Edna M.ay, has become engaged to marry Mr. David Bassoon, of the celebrated and im- mensely rich Jewish family. But this pretty story-all the prettier foT following so closely upon the announcement of her sister Ena's engagement to Mr. Oscar Lewisohn, son of the New York copper king—turns out to be unfounded. To a press representative lasl night Mias Jane May gave it an unqualified denial. "I had seen it," she said, "in one or two New York papers about a week ago, but they are so notoriously unscrupulous in their statements that I did not think it worth while taking any notice of the matter. In fact, I gave no further thought to it, although a friend in England who had seen the report wrote me inquiring a.boat it. But when I saw w-day that it was repeated in the London press I was abso- lutely amazed! "I was just lea-ving the theatre with my sister, and, seeing a contents sheet with something about 'An Amorican Actress's engagement" on it. we bought the paper out oi ciiriosity-being Americans ourselves, you know, we were naturally interested in such au announcement. And then we found it referred to met As I have told you, I was simply amazed. I have not the faintest idea how the report got about," continued Miss May earnestly" I know Mr. David Sassoon, but only, of course, as a iriend, and there has never been any question of an engagement. I am not engaged to anyone," the lady added, laughing. My whole heart and mind are devoted to getting on in my pro- feeaioTi."
NEW ZEALAND'S GOLD OUTPUT
NEW ZEALAND'S GOLD OUTPUT The gold output of New Zealand during March amounltcd to 50.573 ounces, valued at L203,673, as oompered with 35,281 ounces, valued at £ 143,333, during March, 1906.
IAFRAID OF ANOTHER 'QUAKE
AFRAID OF ANOTHER 'QUAKE Two little nigger boys, who gave the names of Lionel Walters, aged fifteen, and George Smith, aged thirteen, were yes- terday sentenced to a day's imprisonment at Bristol Police-court for being stow-a,ways on the Royal Mail steamer Paeaure. A quarter of an hour after the vessel left Jamaica they w-ere found on board, and won for theniisolves good characters whilst working their passage across the Atlantic. The told the Bench that they were afraid of another earthquake in Jamaica, and asked not to be sent back. They expressed preference for a training- ship, but it was decided that they must return by the steam- ship Port Henderson.
ITAX ON WHISKERS
TAX ON WHISKERS A New Jersey legislator has introduced a Bill for the taxation of whiskers, the tax ranging from five dollars for ordinary whiskers to 50 dollars for a goatee, and red whiskers twenty per cent, extra. The senator says he finds the beard liaibit is increasing, men cultivate whiskers in order to save barbers' bills and the expense of neckties.
OFFICE FOR FISHGUARD MAN
OFFICE FOR FISHGUARD MAN Mr. W. R. Williams, a son of the late Cap- tain Williams, Fishguard, has been appointed Inspector-General of Irrigation of Lower Egypt. The position is an important and responsible one. Mr. Williams, who is in his fortieth year, has successfully held several similar positions under the Egyptian Ministry of Public Works during the past ten years.
News in BriefI
News in Brief Mr. Andrew Percival, a former mayor of Peterborough, died to-day. The deceased, who was a prominent solicitor and Conser- vative political agent at Peterborough, had been married over sixty years, and Mrs. Percival survives him.
CARDIFF CEMENT CLAIM
CARDIFF CEMENT CLAIM Messrs. Henry Page and Co., contractors, brought an action at Cardiff County-court to-day against the South Wales Portland Cement and Lime Co. (Limited) for JE79 16s. for breach of contraot entered into on June 6 last for the supply of ferro ooncrete. Mr. Sankey appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Holman Gregory for the defendants. His Honour gave judgment for the defen- dants with costs.
CABBIES WANT PROTECTION
CABBIES WANT PROTECTION Newport Watch Committee is in favour of Protection. They have had before them a letter from the cab and carriage proprietors of the town asking that no outside cabs should be allowed to go into the town from other places and ply for hire on the occasion of the Bath and West Show, as there were ample conveyances in Newport to meet the demand The watch committee decided to gran t the request.
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION A fire broke out this morning in 10, Carne- etreet, Pentre (Rhondda), cocu,pied by J. Gill, fireman at Pentre Colliery. It is surmised it originated in a coal cupb-rd in which was some colliers' clothing. Police-sergeant James and other constables were able to save the adoining premises, but Gill's premises were completely burnt out.
SMART NEWPORT 'TECS.
SMART NEWPORT 'TECS. Two Newport detectives have just been specially commended for their smartness. Police-sergeant Tanner, in addition to arresting a man who had been" wanted in Cardiff, Swansea, and London since last November, did a smart thing in capturing at Cardiff three sailors from a Swedish ship, and replacing them on board at Newport just ten minutes before the vessel sailed. The detective found theee men at Cardiff signing on for .another ship. The captain gave him £ x for his expenses and trouble, and the watch committee having had the matter reported to them approved of the gratuity being retained, and complimented the officer. Detective Caldicott having had repeat-ed commendations of local magistrates upon his conduct, the watch committee haB decided that he be asked to attend their next meet- ing to receive their appreciation.
The "Thinking Horse " i
The "Thinking Horse i REMARKABLE EXPERIMENT In the silly season of 1905 all Germany was racking its brains over the accomplish- ments of clever Hans," the so-called "thinking horse." Under circumstances that seemed to preclude the co-operation of its owner, this animal performed intellectual feats which bade fair to revolutionise our- rent ideas as to the mental development of the brute creation. By taps on the ground with its fore feet it gave answers to sums in addition, subtrac- tion, and multiplication, read passages of print, and told time trom a watoh. It indi- cated the value of coins, differentiated between major and minor keys, and expressed a preference for harmonies over discords. In fact, there seemed no limit to its intellec- tual ca.pacity. It was examined by commis- sions of professors, but though many explana- tions were put forward none of them seemed satisfactory. After the horse had been 1 he Rage of a Season I it suffered the fate of many human celebri- ties, and was forgotten. Its memory has, however, been revived by a book by the Berlin psychologist, Oscar Pfungst, who clainia at last to have plucked out the heart of its mystery. This work is preceded by an introduction by Herr Carl Stumpi, professor of philosophy and director of the Psycho- logical Institute at Berlin University. The author began his researches with ex- periments to discover JV hot her Hans could answer questions the replies to which were unknown to his interrogator. This he soon found not to be the case. It was, therefore, evident that the horse obtained its know- ledge from the person who questioned it, and did not in reality think independently. The I next discovery Herr Pfungst made was that it was not necessary to speak the questions at all so long as he kept the answer steadily in his own mind. This led him to the con- clusion that the horse was guided by involun- tary movements on the part of the ques- tioner-in this case himself—so soon as the horse's hoof had Tapped on the Ground I the number of times which, interpreted by Hans's" alphabet, gave the right answer. Describing his trials, the author says:lu order to succeed, it did not suffice merely to imagine the desired number. It had to be done with a high degree of expeotative tension. One had to, as it were, call inwardly to the horse, 'You must!' The effect made itself noticeable through feelings of tension in the skin of the head and the muscles of the neck. When the decisive number was reached, the tension was suddenly relaxed, and a peculiar feeling of relief and release set in." This feeling of relief, according* to Herr Pfungst, is aocom.panied by involuntary movements, which, slight though they are, were perceived by "Hans," and acted upon by him. Some firm believers in the genius of the thinking horse refuse to aomept this explanation, though it is the result of careful experiments by a scientific man. In any case, "Hans" remains a unique example of animal training. It will be interesting to see whether Herr von Os-ten, owner of the horse, will admit that his secret has been l wrested from him
Shot at Bird, Hit Boy.
Shot at Bird, Hit Boy. SINGULAR STORY AT FORTH William Howells, haulier, Trehafod, was charged at Porth to-day with shooting a.t Daniel Harris, ten, a Tonyrefail schoolboy, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm. The evidence of Harris was that on April 1 he was playing with another boy by the railway between Llantrisant and Tonyrefail, near Treferig. Prisoner and another man were walking on the line in the direction of Tonyrefail. Howells had a double-barrelled gun under his arm. Turning to witness and his companions Howells said, III do for you all right, you I'll shoot you." Imme- diately after the witness heard a shot, and felt he was wounded in the arm and on the forehead, from the effects of which he was still suffering. William Thomas, a collier, of Trebanog, who was with the prisoner when the alleged offence was committed, stated that his friend shot at a bird, and did not mean to harm the boy. He admitted that he and the other man were under the influence of drink. They were returning from a pigeon shooting match at Beddau. Prisoner corroborated this on oath. I Prisoner was committed to the assizes, bail being allowed, Howells in X20 and one surety of £20.
IAdvanced -Sanitation.¡
I Advanced Sanitation. I ITS APOSTLE JUSTIFIED I The death is announced of Dr. Daviee, of Llantrisant, one of the oldest inhabitants of the district. Dr. Davies, who was = octoge- narian, was widely known throughout South Glamorgan, as well as in the Rhondda Valleys,, and in his younger days he had an extensive professional practice, and created some stir by his advanced views on sanita- tion, and, though at that time these views met with oonsidera,ble disfavour, Dr. Davies lived long enough to see the general adop- tion of the principles which he so unwearidly propounded some four decades ago.
IIRISH PERSUASIONI
I IRISH PERSUASION I At the last meeting of the Ballina Board of Guardians the question of appointing a sub- stitute for the medical officer of the local dispensary was discussed. Dr. Clarke offered to do the duty, but as his uncle was alleged to have taken grazing land on the now well- known Crannagh Farm, the property of Mrs. Percy Knox Gere, the guardians hesitated to appoint him. Mr. M. J. Melvin, J.P., said they would not appoint Dr. Clarke because his uncle was one -of the "grabbers" of Crannagh Farm, and until such time as he gave it up Dr. Clarke would get no appointment there. The Chairman (Mr. Craig): We have only to appoint him pro tem. Mr. M. Davis said the grabbing of the Crannagh Farm had created great annoy- ance, and Dr. Clarke must give an under- taking that he would use his influence with his uncle with a view to making him give up his portion of the land. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Melvin (loudly): He must give up the grabbed" lands, and there will be no child's-play about it. Mr. Davis: This business of Crannagh Farm will be a fight to a finish. Dr. Clarke then said he would endeavour to persuade his uncle to give up the farm, and after a long discussion he was appointed locum tenens on those conditions. Within the last few days, it is stated, twelve tenants who had taken portions of the Cranna-gh Farm have served notice of surrender of their takes on the landlord.
ITo-day's Finance. I
I To-day's Finance. I Bank rate, 5 per ceat., fixed April 4; no change. LONDON, Thursday, 1.0 p.m. Money In quiet demand at 3j per cem. Discount rates—short and three months' bhUs 4i to 4 11-16 per ?e.,nt. Con sols and Irish and 'Iransvaal lo&n6 ?4t?,ei. Home toils irregular. Americans firm. Trunks and Mexican Rails unch:.ig,.(l st6ady. I unch:ulg<XI. Mines easier. (Mexiœn Bails t-raffic.-2L9,aW dowrs grOS6; 26,100 doHafs ilJcr_. PRINCIPAL CHANGES. I Brighton A" 4, Hnll and Barnsley i, North British Deferred I up; North-Western i, North-Eastern, Great Western i, Caledonian Deferred r. down. Ixiuisville li, Atchison li, Norfolk, Reading 1, Steels II, Canadian Pacitic, Chpirapeake, IRnver, ditto Pref. Erie, Kansas, Ontario, Southern, Steel Pref ? up. Brazil Funding, W-t Mm&B i. -apan IM's ?. ditto Seconds, New i up. Tharsis. IjOin&srunda 4, Lace Diamond, Tangan- yika 1-16, Za,?tei. 1-32 up; 1mtA). C%dt Cobar t De Beer, Premier 4, Geld Trust, Modder, H.E. Prop: LoddoD Valley. Imnhoe, Nyinagee, Boston, Spassky, Coppors 1-16, Associated Gold 1-32 down. Hudson Bay bias fallen 4. CARDIFF. Thursday, 1.0 p.m. The local Stock MMket this morning was fairly cheer- ful in tone, but there was still not a great deal of business passing. Port Taibots were unaltered. Other Kails were fairly steady. Colliery Shares were slightly stronger. There was no feature in other directions.
ISWANSEA WORKERS' -HOUSES…
I SWANSEA WORKERS' HOUSES I At a. meeting of- the Swansea Corporation I Housing Committee on Wednesday the ques- tion of the rent to be asked for the new cottages in Colbourne-terrace was discussed, and it was eventually decided to fix it at 6s. 6d. a week, although Mr. Ruthen said they would not be houseB for the working classes at that price. I The contractors wrote that they were pre- pared to build nine more houses at £205 each. —It was decided to recommend the oouncil to apply for sanction to borrow iEl. Ul fOr building purposes.
ICATTERICK BRIDGE.
CATTERICK BRIDGE. '1 30-'The NEW STAND HANDICAP I. PLATE of 120 sovs; winners extra. Five furlongs, straight. 5 7 3 Mr J Croxton'e Spring Seat .S3.lmon 1 3 G s Mr W Knead Kingstead 2 4 7 9 Mr John Dent's Lucv II J Dallon 3 Also ran.—Canty Bay (J M'Call), Cross Channel (E Sharpies), Incentive (Arderson), Todwick (Biadshaw), Cameroon (Whowley), Grow Cup (Howey), Madonna Lily (Crisp), Fair Gift (C Jonee), and Jean Gordon (Flanagan;. Winner trained by Lake. to 1 agst Crow Cup, 5 to 2 agst Jean Gor. don., 10 to 1 agst Incentive, and 100 to 8 agst any other. Won by five lengths; a head separated the second and third. (Race started at 1.36.) A—'The CRAVEN PLATE of 100 sovs, ?*? for three year olds and upwards; winners extra. One mile, four furlongs, and 55 yards. 3 7 7 Mr T Ir<»t's Van Ginckell G Bradshaw 1 3 7 7 Mr W E^«ey's Beverley Boy WheaXlev 2 4 9 0 Mr J iViij-jthorp's Mikado B Dillon 3 AIM ran—Ashsiead's Pride (H Caley), Bonnie Lsussie ooit (J Ajidereon;, Aberlow (G Ray), aed Suzerain (J M'Oall). Winner trained by Vasev. Betting—7 to 4 agst Mitadc 2 to 1 agst Beverley Boy, 6 to 1 agst Ashetead's Pride, and 10 to 1 agst a.ny other. Won by half a length; a bad third. (Race started at 2.12.) 9 jn??? HORNBY CASTLE SELLING ?.?t:U WELTER HANDICAP PLATE of 100 eovs; winners extra; winner to be sold for 50 sovs. One mitle and a quarter. 5 8 1 Mr W Cooper's Hepburn .G .¡{'l 1 ? 4 ? 7 9 Mr H S GiD's Uand?ff .E Sharpy 2 ? 7 0 Mr J Shepherd's King'a Shilling G Ray 3 Also ran-Lord Wick (J Prieitmant, Muted String (E Wheatley), and Rose May (C Jones). Winner trained by Kennedy. ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING. Crcas Channel, Crow Cup, Lucy, Madonna Lily, Fair Gift, Knetad, Mikado, Tan Ginckell, Suzerain, Lord Wick, Nafoieou, Hydrus, and WhinhUl.
CROXTON PARK.
CROXTON PARK. 1.30-The BELVOIR WELTER PLATE of 106 sovs, for three year olds and upwa-ds; winners extra; allowances. One mile. 3 H 2 Mr C 6 Newton's Gillie Galium Mr Newton 1 3 10 13 Mr W T Drake's Exeter Haal Rickabi 2 4 12 0 Mr J 0 Poet's Flaimting U-Y,,nor 3 Also rwi-Tlie Lyre (Mr H Barclay). Winner trained by BJaokwell. Be-tting-7 to 4 on Gillie Callum, 9 to 4 agst Exter Hall, and 2Q to 1 agat aavy other. VSon in a canter by four lengths; a bad third. 2.5—A PRIVATE SWEEPSTAKES of 110 to be ridden by gentlemen riders. About i two miles and a quarter on the flat. CASSIOSTIR YPARK, l; SPRINKLE, 2; HOLDER- 2FIA3I5, 3. Also mn-Blue BSnze, Solitaire, Mavo, Bertha, Bdmondthorpe, Moomiighter Y., Lady Kiitv, Kit Cat II., and iJea-trioe Betting—Evens Cassiobury Park, 7 to 2 agst Sprinkle, 8 to 1 aget Moonlighter V., 10 to 1 agst Kit Cat II., and 20 to 1 ag»t any otber. Won b ya Lm?th and a half; a bad WId. (Race started at 2.6,) ARRIVALS. Argyll, Alice M., Beck ham ptan's Pride, Catherine, Cornette filly, Confident, Devae, Falcon, Gillie Callum, Glenhuret, King Pluto, Lucy, Glitters IV., May Fox, Miss Bent, Mias Coats, Melange gelding, Pancake, Panope, Pretty Pansy, Ride On. Ripon. Rushpool, Queen Camilla, Selina., Slaveawav, Sherry Glass, Sophie, Arnould, Tresca, Y-agrant II., White Vert filly, and Woolsack.
OFFICIAL SCRATCHING S. I
OFFICIAL SCRATCHING S. The Sportsman" has be?-n ofnd&Uy informed by  Mmsr2 Weatherby of the to! lowing ratchings:- All engagement* under both Rui,Gaia tev..a,rd6' Plate, Morwton iÐ Marsh, and Hampshire Handicap, Portsmouth Park—Copt Heath. Open Handicap. Beaufort Hunt-Thurifer. I All engagements—FstaStuart aod Transition.
ALEXANDRA. PARK MEETING. j
ALEXANDRA. PARK MEETING. j ORDER OF RUNNING FOE SATURDAY. Middlesex Plate, 2.0; April Auction Stakes, 2.30; Alexandra Handicap, 3.5; Priory Selling, 3.35; County Handicap, 4.10; Two-yoar-old I'late, 4.40.
YESTERDAY'S LONDON BETTING.
YESTERDAY'S LONDON BETTING. The run on Slav«trad»r for the City and Suburban oontinued, all the 6's and the 5's being taken, the latter raw being asked for in vain. Small money went on Dean Swift. For the Derby the favourite Slieve Gallion was not mentioned, but G&lvajii was on offer at 5'6, Bezonian advanced a point, and Orby was again not iced. Details:— CITY AND SUBURBAN. (Rim Wedaaaday, April 24. Dietaac*, 0" mil* and a quarter.) 5 to I Lgat Slavetrader, t and w 7 to I Dean Swift, t and 0 100 to 12 — Speculor, o THE DERBY. 5 to 1 agst Galvani, o 14 to 1 ImoniMl, t and a 14 to 1 Wadi H.1.It&, 0 20 to 1 Orb)", t
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Station Disturbance. I
Station Disturbance. HAMBURG NON-UNIONISTS Indulge in Free Fights Tumultuous scenes were witnessed at Grimsby Docks Station to-day on the return of non-Unionist men from Hamburg. One hundred and fifty workers arrived, and of this number fifty men for london had no through tickets, and were refused permission to travel. The latter batch created a disturbance outride the station, and a posse of borough police was called up, and various entrances to the station were closed and guarded. The section for Liverpool had through Pickets, and their going away greatly enraged the London men, who claimed they had paid 22s. to the steamship companw, and were distinctly told that sum would take them to London. Most of them had from five to ten pounds and as a largr. number were intoxicated free* fights were frequently indulged in. I The police made several arrests.
THE BATH AND WEST. I
THE BATH AND WEST. I Prince to Receive an Address His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, who, with the Princess of Wales," will arrive aA Newport on Saturday, June 8. for the purpose of attending the Ba-th and West Show on Monday, June 10, has expressed hie will.iing-neas to deceive a corporiate address 0Jl his arriving- in the town. The corpora- tion has been recommended to present such an address aL the iailway-et.&ticn. Newport Watch Committee bos provided Z360 in its estimate for extra police on the occasion of holding the show and the Itoya.1 visit. The tenders and designs of Messrs. De-fries and Sons (Limited), of London, have boon accepted for street decoration, at £ 310. In addition, it ha6 been decided to c-arry out special electrical ilJiHmna.tions fut t,he front of the Town-hall, and to run illuminated tramoans at special fares. The parkd committee of the corporation have accepted t.he offer of Mr. Sidney Cooper to provide in Beile Vue Park on two evenings when the show is being held niiiitary oancert-s, illuminations, and fireworks dis- plays. The terms were that Mr. Cooper was to hand over to the corporation 25 per cent, of the receipts and to pay the cost of any da-mage done to the park.
TRAGEDY OF NEW CLOTHESI
TRAGEDY OF NEW CLOTHES I A love of fine cuo-tho, has led to a. young Paris workman taking his life. Jean de Ligne was a decorator of children's play- things, and remarkable for his elegunt clothes, which were not in keepdng with the character of his home, whore money troubles made themselves felt. He bad arranged to have a. new suit delivered to him for the Easier holidays, and had paid a little on account. But the clothes were not made, and t4he first payment was returned. The thought that he wou.ld not be able to have new clothes for Raster made him sad. On Sunday he shut himself up in his room, and just as his sister went to look for him he discharged a, revolver behind his right ea.r, ai> died a few houirs afterwards. Before taking hie life he had left the fol- lowing letter for his mother:— I leave my dog to Louis Seulocque. I desire my bedclothes to be burnt and the ashes put into my coffin. I wish to be buried civilly. I die an honest man.
ROWDY SHAREHOLDERS. I
ROWDY SHAREHOLDERS. I Serious disorder ooaurred at a mass meet- ing of shareholders of the Hankow Railway held at Cajiton to-day, necessitating the presence of 300 police to restore order. A proposal made by the directors to subscribe the eutaxe Chinese share of the capital of the Cteuniton-Kowlooo Railway. The Chinese eeotioin was defeated.
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John La"ngford (26), of 16, Thompson-street, Barry Dock, employed by the Sunray Window Cleaning Company, was cleaning windows at Holton-road Schools on Wednes- day when he fell from the top of the ladder to the ground, about 30ft. He was taken to the town aocident hospital.
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MA RHIAG ES & DEATHS AND IN MEMORIAM. Charge for inserting advertisements under this head- tng:-Is. for 30 Words and Id. for Every Two Extra Words. No notice of this description will be Inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the eender. Telogrime and. telephonic messages cannot be acted I on until confirmed in writing MARRIAGES. I BOAVE—POX-—Wednesday. 3rd April, 1907, Roub-Tead Wesleyan C .lurch, Cardiff, by the Rev. W. W. Haughton, Edw;ii Vivian Howe, eldest son of the I late Vxiw r Howe, of Cardiff, to Elsie Baker Fox, third daughter of the late Charles Fox, of Oardlff. DEATHS. Vk'l LT-,TA-)L" March 27. 1307, at 23, Th o.rn hill-street Canton, Miss Hannah Williams, afted e6 years.— Deeply lamented by her Iveices, Aiuiie and Marie. In Memoriam. PRI-CE.-In Ever Loving Memory of onT darling Grand- daughter ;w.d Niece, daughter CIt Wi.i;ani and Emily Price, 62, High-street, dydach Vale.—Thy will be done.—Grandma and Aunties.
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I. :£f!2ARl: J. S?ONh FFNERAL FURNIS=R & FUNERAL DIRECTOR ■ Personal Supervision to All Orders Nat. TeL: Ou-diff, No. 784; Post Office Tel., No. S12, Ordifl. Telegrams: AUGUSTINE STONE, CARDIFF; AUGUSTINE STONE. EARRY DOCKS. 5, WORKING-ST., CARDIFF, And m HOLTOK-KOAC BARRY DOCKS. GEO. WILLIAMS & SONS, FLORISTS. MANOE HOUSE NURSERIES. LEOKWITH-ROAD, CANTON, CARDIFF, FOR WREATHS, CROSSES, Ac. SEE OUR SPECIALITY W t WREATH. Carriage Paid. Tel.: No. 397, Notional. Registered tele- graphic JwLdrces, Manor," Cardiff. &4S ilatt for Clarification SEE SOL. PHILLIPS' WINDOWS FOR JEWELLERY 4ND BARGAINS* 41, ST. MARY-STREET, AND [43. CAROLINE-STREET, CARDIFF. WANTED, Situation as Motor-car Driver, Ac.; do own repai.s; YO-IW experience in motor and cycle trade; holds driver's licence.—Apply B., 10, Atias- rood, Canton, Cardiff. el070s6 FOR Sale, 3-h.p_- Quadrant Cvcle and Trailer; both .L' In good running order; accept Lk. A Is o 2. 1,13 c e?s' sult wOllung men; clJ.æp.pply Birt, 13, li,-ve?btreet Caxd?tf. 6l071B6  sake, Pure Buff Orpington Cockerel, full weight; X gr:wd ,iadition; pr;cf? 6., or btf?t offer; room v. anted.—Apply I, jemoroxe-road, Canton. 61074416 C"10.LiJ5C"r0K w;h"s for Employment in Drape:y or J would buy 1.?L,-nee b?jL; b?rr) or bl"iogend iJieieneo.—Aaaresu Colhugli, snip, Llantwit-Majorr. elo¡3<sü £ r,fc>0 mixed Colonial Stajnpe for Sale; cheap; 6<L per tj 100 f I e? Wiener, li?, i-aget-street, Carom. ellilsfi LOST, Scotch Terrier Dog, answering U) nae o! 4 ;Wo." -0?e pound re,- a?d will 00 paid to any- one returning same to Mx. Bovd Harvey, 1011du House, near Bridgend. cJ28 "i' AA.NT1&I), good Cczwaa; &bL, to do plain cooking; rœeren requlied.—Apply Clown Inn, Biack- wooc. ellifclO L,fAN w..nted.tete age, erperieum, &Alary L required, and grve retelen??ft, to S. Vvardiaw, brjUceo\JlUl Colliery, near Aoerkenftg. eli25s6 ^i/fc/"ANTJ £ D at once, a strong COWJ;uy Girl as General sorvant, &na W &86? iA In b&r. -Piy Wei6h Harp, A tK.rd&re. ell2&sti "1,XlIT'M&iTh (Furnished), w-attend:Ulc A "'a.Ute.l. Boath Park or Yooykw district.—1 93, ':¡VH 6?ie,weli-bred Hackney Marc; dark chestnut, JJ 14 hands rising nve; perlwtiy q?i%; good ac\"on, ujid manners.— w. l'h¡U¡v<M.orgal1, LiI""fr).IJ, .Llar¡{J.;lo. • tilliOso WANTI!ÍJimffied;ateiy;-y- Gir!. about 16, f4 W,Lie,,Pr,-l 'Kork; 4ht duties.—Proaeer, ILglan, Moil. elli2s6 W-NTE.D, smart young Lady and young Man; form?, r l?r -fujicy, laiUec iheavy (kpartment; middkyclaas trade.—D&vies, 203, Bcttergea Park-read, Loedon. tliji&b W A.i'gel1- for West Patent Needle-threader; short-sighted or even i,l nd people can thrc¿d aaiy neodle.—KeiiaLit, 50, WWL-Stl??-L, cllobsb PiA.M.1 cl requires immediate Engagement; yajn-per, P IA-NI.12T-E r-eq,in. V-?-per, wales, Abersychan, lout-ypooi. ellS £ s6 WANTED, a tn:mworthy young Person as Barmaid. -Ap?ply, personally, wi?b r&lerencæ, key?L Hotel) Treharrie. elliislO G- iWO&W"ïiàulÍerwaD.ted; -acœmOO1ed to counter Gviork.-Nk'ugo? and pM11cuiar. to Goo. \\ïll, Treharris. eU24slO VK7A1CH and Ckck Malmr _Med-Jmmediately; only reliable workmeu need apply ,-D. DaVies, Jewl"ller, Maeste^. ell27aiO rl'1b.r:M:ä.î;d West, Grœcn; and Bakers, ?Abertillery, A have Vacancy lor SM?A.M Salman on Bread Van; good chamotir essejitial; inusi be u?ed to horse?.- state Wages, ;Igt, lullest particulars first letter; out- doors. e.112&s.lO f1'OBAÖCQ18T-Dusi;s for Dispel; shop in X exceptionally good position; 10 years same hands. -Par-1.iollla.rs Irani Brewers, l a.ucrs, Co<le;;c-cbambers, Gloucester. eUilstO WA-NTEf). as soon as po&siUe. in a private house, VV two in iainily, a strong, viliing House-Pariour- uioid: aged about ê6 or 28; one who thoroughly under- stands her work; with good references.—Apply Miss 13?nt(,g, AL)(!ry,4tw? eII&?510 BREAD Trade.—Experienced Bread Van Salesman B,?.?ltooi; mutt have hrjii-cliss references; good sc .w.ar; Welsh colliery distiict.—GITP full particulars of mferencec, eadary req-uired, and experience, F 90, Evening .Express, :u.<i iiT. ell34sl0 S—ITCATIOX as Caretaker. Niglu Watchman, Hotel Sight Porter, or any Position of Trust wanted by Nor,-commisslonC>d Offictr (Highlanders); 20 years char- acter; sober, honest, trustworthy, &c.—13, Agate-street, Cardiff, 81001>6 BKDROOM ,u"t,? for 'ale; only £ 4 15s.; equa1 to B,,Iew; solid NOUn walnut.-Apply ""oodnlff', 79, City-road, CardilT. _m- e107936 BOOT Manager desires Change; 9 years' experience 1 3 r,jui pushing trade; good %tock-k(?eper, window- dresser, &,e ? ?kpplv F 60, Eve.? ?ug aExpross. Cardiff. ?4 YOUXG Man (N¡ -ks Situa;lün in Se.aide Hotel as Boot" ",ILo!l or Nigl?t Porter, or other capacity; good references and experience.—F 69, Even- ing Express, 4?a,diff. el078s6 IB:!g :s::gun, 2s-&d.:al-(OOsh :8x- B ohange) good 60s. Phonograph, four ?iw records, cas; two trumpets, recorder, and re-producer; fine condition; any reasonable offer accented.—\N od,, ff, 79, City-road, Cardiff. 0107586 GEXTL.EMA.X Paying Guest, or Apartments! Gpica?nt; coun try: trams; eadd Oookljlg.-Hi?.k House, Wl>itchurch-r<»d. u- e-114osl0 WAJTBESS wanted in high-cia Restaurant; must 00 neat and lady-like, and good scholar; day work only.—F 95, ETelning Express, Cardiff. eU42!i6 Vl/'ANTED, Boy to Work with Painters; wages 5s7 VV to start; chance to lesura trade.—52, S meat ou- street, Otnton. eill4<9s6 Feç:e Suite; very strong frames; nine pieces.—Apply 54, Mark-street, E'verside. elo,8f? 30 Working Homers and Basket fOe .S31e,-23; Victoria- 3 str,?4, Newtown. Cardiff. elC77s6 C ORT?ORTABLE Sitting-room and BeAroam: ?uit friends; good cooking arrd attendance.—1, Byder- strect, Canton. ellOcAS for Sale; npw last year; in perfect order; no reasonable offer refused.— Apply 51, Manor-street, Cathays, Cardiff. e107686 QUADBA-N'T Motor.cyw; 1i-h.p.; in good coiid?- tion; Nity want5 ing; prim £ 5.—Apply, after five p.m., 10, Crwys-rosd. ,1082M LOST, at Maesteg on Tuesday, small Collie Dog, sable and white, named Barny," aged 8 months; if detained after this notice detainer will be prose- cuted.—Apply Exall, Conservative Club, Maesteg. es6 C OLITM-Road.?k Gentleman wi"hes Another to Share his Rooms; separate bedrooms, aM moderate ter.rn:F:_54, EveningExpress, Cardiff. elOS3s6 MARRIED Man, aged 25, requires Situation as .l.L Gardener (6iugle-handed or second); good refe rences; willing to make himself useful.—Apply L. B.* 46. Mill-road, El-, near Cardiff. elOSosS V-c'ATED- Situation for tall Girl, 16, WaitTes« ff Restaurant, or similar; also for Girl, 14.—Apnlv F 58. Evenmg Expre?*, Cardiff. elodq i-3 KOPKKTY Owners.—External kl-inting, at 1Ls. per house, front door giained, burning off extra; roierences. Also all other kinds of repairs.—Apply F 59, Eveiiirg ExpreE, Card'ff. elCS/s6 CHEF requir,?, Situation in Hotel or Restaurant; good references and expenence.-F 83, Evening Express, Cardiff. C110616 10,000 Foreign Stamps; good varieti, post free.—W. Wicker, 112, Paget-street, Cardiff. es8 WANTED, good General Servant.—Apply, evenings, 1%, Richards-terrace, Ro-Lb, Cardiff. eiliSsfi GOOD l?a?- wanted for Local Comedy Quartet t«7 Gmu,q be young and have good MT for harmony' smart appeamnce.-W rite F 61, Evening Expre-?F?, Car- diff. el 105.-6 PARTNER (Lady or Gentiemian) _nt,ed (watch and P je>wellry trade) with 130 to k6O capit&l; half profits: V-f,nd opportunity to make 85, Evening tixpress, oa;rd2' 1Jl6G APARTMENTS (conrfort able, furn Wh?d; quiet Aliouse; no children; oven grat e, glabs cupboards, c01"Icrvatojry: close to CATS suit married couple with- out children: moderate terms.—4, Donald-street, Albany-road. Boath, Cardiff. ell-?s6 LADY or Gentleman wanted at once; able to invest from £30 to £50; to anslst in Jeweller's shop; Rhojidda Valley; good salary.—F 84, Evening Express, ''■ardift^ elllis6 i:ÜR- Sale, nearly new Flat Cart and Governess Cai\ r with rubber tyres, suit oob.—Apply L. Morga,n 4, Station-street, Tonyrefail. el080s6 EGGS.—Why buy Pumian. Irish, French, Dutch, EC?nadian' ? I deli ver any part of Cardiff ??el,;h New-laid; 12 for Is.; cash on delivery.—Send post-oa-rd, How<,I18, 7, Miskin-street, l.Æ.niJ1I, eIO8486 CARPENTER (22) seeks Situation; seven years' exp&: rience ill jobbing shop.-—Apply F 70, Evening Ex. press, Cardiff. elC9:e6 A Good General •Servant wanted for small family; A another one kept.-Apply Mrs. Isaacs, 17 Catno- dral-road, Cardiff^ e6 GENT'S Free-wheel Cycle for 14 Pen- htH-road. Pontcanna, Oarcl.ff. ell6 I^OiR sale, a single -Mail?-?t; in good oultd?t on; .L' bargain; 145.-Apply W, Richards-otreet, Cathavs. cllOlsS WANTED, Lodgiags for resp?wtable working man; wcentral.-State terms, &c., F 80, Eveiliu- ? Express, Oardiff. ell03sfl CHEF or good Second Cook requires Situation good references; total abstainer.—Apply, by letter, to ML. Davit, 5, PToswylJa-etreet, Canton, Cardiff. el094s6 COiMPCXBTABLE Lodgings for rayl?wble man with ?4y couple .-?5, low ,?-street, Canton, Cardiff. el097s6 BAIRG-AJN.—4-ady's Free-wheel Bicycle, with back- Bpt)d&UirLg brake, for We; L4; no reasonabe offer refused; In good condition.—Apply 105, Lisvane-stieet, Cathays, Cardiff. el09os6 A Comfortable II, .ne far a steady young maii; con. venient for oars and town; hot and cold hath; 4s. weekly, or including board 12s. 6d.—7, Demon-road, Canton. el0S6s6 TO he Let or Sold corner House, with f?table; ø Tdairy, greengrocery, or any busin?; Loum adapted for shop.—Apply Occupier, 93, Habershon- street. oior,96 PURE Buff OTpifi-magn-ifiëellt- Cmketi-L hontaly Worth 15B., and Rix Laying PulI&W5: 101 i must Sell this week,, CornwaU-rmd, CardIff. eloew CA.NADA.—12 Farm HAnds, 6 GeneralE wantei (Ontario).—Davies's =iy, 6 ::t:.ef"ta.e: d.if. Fare advanced. oiOSOslO mo Let, Two- Unfurnished Rooms to respFc'.nbf. JL couple without children, in Angus-street; It. and c. bath: near car and p&rk; terms MiDdw*M.-Y 57 ,leven ixpms, OttMtt- el 083st