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Labour Men in the House A LESSON IN UNITY I By MR. WILLIAM BRACE, M.P. I i [Vice-President of the South Wales Miners' Federation.] Mr. Richard Bell, M.P., prefaces the financial statement for 1906 of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser- vants with an interesting review of the work accomplished during the year, both by the railway workers themselves and the Labour movement generally. Under the heading of "Something Attempted, Something Done," Mr. Bell takes pleasure in the fact that fifty-one Labour members were returned to Par- liament at the last general election. This seems to me to be the correct manner to calculate the Labour forces in Parlia- ment. I am not unmindful of the fact that therfl are parties who, for reasons best known to themselves, rigidly decline to recognise any member as possessing the right to speak in the name of Labour unless he happens to belong to what is called the Labour party. Happily, this absurd idea is giving place to more sane views, for, whatever opinions may be held or expressed outside Parliament in connection with the work of Parliament, none of these fine, subtle distinctions are drawn inside the House of Commons, When any question touching Labour's domain is under consideration these fifty-one members, regardless as to whether they belong to the Trades Union group or the Labour party, act together, unitedly and jointly, as representing one interest. This has been done time and again during the past year, and during this session the same prudent course has been followed. By-and-bye, when the different sections come to know and appreciate each other better, the little barrier erected between them at present will crumble away, and, unless I mis- judge the n, and if we arecarefull and considerate, the near future will! witness the merging of all sections into one concrete Parliamentary Labour party for political action both inside and outside the House of Commons. This desirable event will certainly be hastened if we forbear from thinking that those who may differ with us as to policy or principles are either knaves or fools. It may be a convenient way to classify those who do not see with one, but it often hurts, embitters, and keeps apart those whose interests are best served in the aggregate by being together. Collective and united action is, and must be, the source of Labour's strength, both industrially and politi- cally. I have always held this as a cardinal truth, and so much do I believe in it that I count the securing of it cheap, even if substantial sacrifice is needed to weld separate, but kindred, bodies into one complete whole. Holding these views, it followed as a matter of course that I watched the effort to bring about an amalgamation between the four sectional railway workers' societies with anxiety and sym- pathy. Assuredly, if the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, the General Railway Workers' Union, the Railway Clerks' Association, and the United Pointsmen and Signalmen's Society could merge themselves into one body, they would be stronger, not only in appealing to their employers for fair conditions of employment, but in winning to the Trades Union cause those of their fellow-workmen who are at present indifferent or hostile. But, although not successful, there is much encouragement to be derived from the fact that the joint conference held was of a friendly character, and that the obstacles to be removed to clear the way for amalgamation are questions of detail and not of principle. Per- sonally, I feel that, however important and troublesome the details may appear to be, they ought to be surmounted, or, if possible, left in abeyance, to be con- sidered, or, if necessary, to be deter- mined by arbitration, after the amal- gamation has taken place, for the strong probability is that much of the difficulty would disappear when all parties were working together from one centre and with one aim. I am speaking with some amount of experience and knowledge to guide me, for I have been through a by no means easy undertaking in amalgamation, and I am sure that everyone, whether he be leader or member, rejoices with gratitude that what was sectional became one amalgamated whole. A Trades Union that embraces all grades in a par- ticular industry will command the support of the workmen in a larger degree than any one sectional Union can hope to do. This has been the history of the Labour movement in all its varied stages, and will, I am sure, be repeated in the case of the railway workers imme- diately federation is brought about. And what a stimulus a federation of all the forces would give to the national all- grades movement now exercising the minds, not only of the railway workers, but those responsible for the manage- ment of British railways as well. Turning to the report of the society of which Mr. Bell is the very capable general secretary, I confess to no feeling of surprise at the note struck by him. Remembering that the society has been in existence thirty-five years, and the year 1906 was a record year in every way, it would be less than human if he did not bubble over with pleasure at the result. The membership jumped up from 57,462 to 70,130, which is an increase of 12,688. The year's receipts were £82,978, as against 974,489 for the year 1905, an increase of £ 8,488. The interest on investments is very pretty reading, and cannot fail to be as satis- factory to the workers as a good dividend is to railway directors and shareholders. A total of LIO,738 was received as inte- rest upon invested funds, and, according to the explanatory note, would have been larger in amount were it not for the low interest charged to members on mortgages on house property. So, appa- rently, not only do members secure all the advantages of an up-to-date, well- administered .Trades Union, but they reap the very special favour of being able to borrow money at a nominal rate of interest when desiring to become the owners of their own little homesteads. Yet some people talk as if the business of Labour leading were specially created for lazy and good-for-nothing men, whose only idea in life was to gull and mislead working men. A report 6uch as I am commenting upon is only possible after the highest kind of business acumen in administration and manage- ment has been displayed. Too seldom the workmen themselves realise this, or they would more kindly criticise their leaders than many of them ofttimes are disposed to do. I wonder if those who are never sparing in their attacks upon their leaders ever appreciate that, as a rule, they get a much higher standard of service for comparatively small salaries than is in operation in most capitalistic undertakings in this country, and that equal application to duty on behalf of the ordinary employer of labour would generally command for the average Labour leader the title of a reliable and trusty servant whose services were a valuable asset to the concern. But, be that as it may, one thing is clear, Trades Union management and administration has advanced far beyond a rule-of-thumb method, and demands the most careful and educated attention from those placed in control.

X300,000 ON A MAN'S LIFE I A record guunbling transaction, whioh tarns upon the life or deSUiof a yoang OaUfomian, named Keasting, within tirree yeans, has just been made by a New York ajmdicate com- posed of four bueuLees men. Mr. Ken-tirrg has sold the syndicate his rights to a western estate worth L3MoM, to which he wiU succeed iu 1910. The syndicate ibaa paid him £ 16,000 In cash. If Mr. Keating dies within the next three yeaas. the sgrodiaate will lose its immest- merat. If he lires, the syndicate will reaJise a profit of £ 284,000 an the transaction.

RAND MINERS' STRIKE I A strike of Ramd miners as the result of the introduction of new machinery is assum- ing an ominous aspects Over one thousand white men are now out, amd leaders are exerting themselves to the utmost to make the stnke general and eo aim a crashing blow at the industry. It is hoped aleo to oust the Chinese", though it is generally recognised that their chance of success in this particular direction is improbable. A message received from Johannesburg yesterday rtAtes that the efarikc has assumed eerious proportions, and there are indica- tions that it will be fought to the bitter end on both sides.

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I Schoolboy Flogged. CATHAYS ASSISTANT-MASTER EXONERATED. Before Messrs. J. Munn aaid Isaac Samuel at Cardiff on Tuesday afternoon (as briefly anetported last night) Charles Davies, an assistant-master at Gladstone Council Schools, Catbays, was summoned for assault- LOg one of the boys in his class, named Prank Cousins, of Dogneld-street. Mr. Harold Lloyd appeared for complainant, and Mr. George David defended. Mr. LloYd stated that dmring dLaes on April 15 defendant called out plaintiff to tteash him. having discovered him talking. Defendant went to the master for the ccune and punishment-book, it betag the case in Cardiff schools to eD tor all punisbtzmeciis in a book. The book and cane having been brought, the boy refused to hold out his hand. Defendant seamed to have lost his temper, and, instead of using the proper cane, took up one of his own-a. longer and thicker cane—and with this thrashed the boy aboat the legs, below the knees, severely. The boy's legs were in a terrible state. They were much swollen, and were covered with a large number of red and blue weals. The boy could not sleep during the night for pain, and still felt the effects of the thrash- ing, the marks not having disappeared. Plaintiff having been called, Dr. J. J. Buist spoke to sundry red marks he saw on the back of the boy's left leg, italf an indh wide and from 3in. to 6in. in length. There was also considerable bruising and swelling an the back of the rigbt calf, and the lad walked with difficulty. The force used wtas considerable, and, in Ma view, excessive, and the plaoe where the boy was boa ten was not the proper place. Mr. Davdd asked if this wasn't a. rather fleshy boy.—Dr. Buist: Yes, but he is no more sensitive than other boys. Mr. David argued that the flogging was justifiable, for disciplinary reasons. This 'boy upset a class of 76, and he was told that if he persisted the coin ishment-book would be sent for. The assistant-master did not lose his temper, said Mr. David; he used his own proper cane—and if the blows went on a place other than that which was intended, it was through the boy wriggling about. Dr. T. Wallace spoke as to his examination of the boy eight days after the event. The bruising was not severe, and he considered that the punishment was not excessive. The boy suffered from his kidneys, and in that case the skin would be tender and more susceptible, and would show bruises more readily. The Bench ctismi-qsed the case.

Landlady Sues Lodger. STORY OF A LOST FAN A dispute between a landlady and a lodger a.bout a brooch and other articles resulted in a slander action before Mr. Justice Grantham and a special jury, the plaintiff being Mrs. Katie Blanchette, residing at Dover, and the defendant Mrs. Ayres, a young widow. In August Mrs. Ayres stayed at a. boording- ihouae which Mrs. Blanchette was keeping in (Jower-fitreet, and, missing her fan one day, is alleged to have said to the plaintiff: Woman, you are a thief and are known to the police. You stole my handkerchiefs. You stole my fan. You stole my whisky. The defendant denied using the words own- plained of. Mrs. Blanchette, detailing the incident, said she knew nothing of the articles. After Mrs. Ayres went to bed the witness found her hrooch on the stairs, and she took it to her next day. Mrs. Ayres had said to Mr. Blan- chette, "I believe you to be am honest man, Mr. Blamohetfte, but your wife is a thief." Mr. Walter Ernest Blanchette (plaintiff's husband) said that Mrs. Ayres told him that his wife was a thief, and accused her of having stolen the handkerchiefs, brooch, and fan. He, however, refused to discuss the question. Mrs. Ellen Parfitt Ayres, the defendant, said that, having lost flame handkerchiefs, she complained. A few days afterwards Mrs. Blanchette assisted her to undo her dress, and next morning she missed her brooch. She toid the maid, to ask the plain- tiff for it, and the maid then brought it to her. When she inquired about the missing handkerchiefs the plaintiff angrily demanded if the witness took her for a, thief. She replied that she ài<1 not, but as things were unsatisfactory she would leave. Mr. Low, K.C.: Did you miss the whisky? —Ye3, a whole bottle was missed in one day. His Lordship: Was the bottle left? (Laugh- ter.)—Yes. I suppose it was intended as a. joke. The bottle was left on my washing- stand. Mr. Low: How many bottles "Went?—Only one at a time. (Laughter.) The hearing was adjourned.

GIRLS' SEVENTY-MILE WALK Tredegar Reached After Eight Days Two little girls were found by a workman on the roadside near Bedwellty Pits, Trede- gar, on Tuesday evening. They were crying, in a destitute condition, cold, hungry, and dirty, and were handed over to the police, to whom they told an astounding story. They stated that their names were Eliza- beth and Elsie Taylor, aged eleven and nine years respectively, and hailed from Brom- yard, Herefordshire. Their mother was dead, and they had lived for some time with their aunt, Mrs. Watts, at Bromyard, but on Monday, the 29th ult., their brother, a lad fifteen years of a&e, persuaded them to accompany him to Rhymney, where it was supposed they had an aunt residing, with the ultimate intention of proceeding to Canada to another aunt, who had been very kind to them. The trio started off with nothing but what they stood in. They were on the road for eight days, and they stated that they had not been to bed during that time, but lay down on the roadside and slept when overcome by fatigue. They had very little to eat during their long tramp. They assert that at Rhymney Bridge their brother forsook them, and they wandered on to the road leading through the Sirhowy Valley to New port. The children appeared to be well nourished, and are bright and intelligent. They were well cared for by the Tredeg-ar police, and were taken to Bedwellty Work- house pending inquiries. Bromyard is about seventy miles from Tredegar.

GEORGE ADE & THE TURKEY George Ade. the American humourist, spernlt quite a long time in this country gathering mmterial for future work. On his trip over in the Ameriksa the humourists of the smoking-room clustered about Mr. Ada night after night. They told him all their latest stories. One evening, towards the end of the voyage, they begged Mr. Ade to tell a. story in his turn. We have done our best to amuse you," 9Md a weU-krnown millionaire. We =I. given you many a yarn that will come in useful when you get to work on your next book. Now's it's your turn. Fire away." Mr. Ade pondered a moment. Then he eadd:- "I oa.n't tell you a story, gentlemen, but I'll ask you a conundrum. What is the difference between me and a taqlwy?" Everybody gave the conundrum up. "The difference between me and a turkey," said Mr. Ade, slowly, is that the turkey is not staffed with chestnuts until after it is dead."

CATS AS EXPORTS The export. returns of the Board of Trade for the current period will oontaxn a notable addition, serving to etill further demonstrate the oosxacpoiitan character of England's free trade. It refers to a shipment of 100 cats to India, which a Shipping office in the City was yesterday asked to arrange. The reason given for the novel consignment is that one of the plague districts is over-run with rats, and the cats are wanted to effect the neces- sary slamghrter. Years ago Jamaica imported the mongoose to destroy the snakes, which w-ere a pest to the sugar crops. The snakes were exterminated, amd Jamaica is now puzzled bow to get rid of the mongoose. Will the cats in India. prove a bigger nuisance than the rats?

EXCITING SUICIDE AT SEA. One of the passengers by the German liner Deuitecfoland, which arrived at Plymouth on Tuesday from Now York, committed auicioo on Friday last by jumping overboard. The deceased was Mr. James Thomas Ford, of Lee, Kent. He was returning from Cfertha^1 gena., Sooth America, wttere be was manag- ing director of a railway. When he embarked he was ill from nervous prostraition, amd on JPriday, in a sudden fit of franzy, he olem., bered over the ship's side, in full view of the passengers, who raised the alarm. The ship was stopped, and the body was recovered, but life was extinct.

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I Art Master's Cook I I CRIES BITTERLY IN THE DOCK. t itargaretta Price was charged at Penarth to-day with stealing a. quantity of provisions and some clothing from the residenoo of her former employer, Mr. F. J. Kerr, Twynceri. Ooloot, Barry, an art master under the Glamorgan. County Council. The stolen articles included a pair of trousers, skirt, goloshes, brush, CUlpa and saucers, bread, cake, sugar, candles, and a ahiiirt. Mr. Kerr said the girl had been in his employ M cook for about three weeke, but he did not miss any of the articles until the police-officers broug-ht them to his house on Monday night. Price was called out of bed, a-nd on being told the reason cried. and (became hysterical. When charged at the police-station, the girl replied, "Yes, I gave them; I am very sorry. Mr. J. W. Morris (the magietrates'-elerk): How did you come by the articles? Police-constable Rogers: I arrested a man named Charles Dimond, of 34, BurMngton- street, Barry Dock, with the articles in his I possession, and from what he told me I apprehended the female prisoner. Price was greatly distressed, and cried bitterly whilst giving evidence. She admitted slhe took the food, but said the clothing was gSsven her by her mistress. The prisoner was remanded in custody till I Friday, at Barry.

"TOO MANY ORDERS" I Boatswain's Successful Claim I Christopher Johansen claimed from Cap- tain Frederick Mills, master of the steam- ship G-leoflmdas, at Penarth to-day, £7 7s. 4d. balance of wages due, and 18s. 9d., cost of railway fare and maintenance in the United Kingdom, after being paid off. Mr. T. P. Prichard, solicitor, Barry, represented the applicant and W. H. Vaug'han, solicitor, Cardiff, appeared for the captain. Johansen said he sailed from Barry on board the Glenfinlae on July 3, 1906, as boats- wain, at 65 a month, and was paid off at Rotterdam on April 11 this year. From the 29th of August he was only paid at the ordinary seaman's wage of 44 a month, hav- ing been disrated on that date for alleged breach of discipline, in disobeying the com- mands of the second officer. An appeal was made to the Consul at Rotter- dam, who allowed him JE2 10s. advance of wages to pay his passage back to London. He claimed that he was entitled to be Paid to Barry Dock, and his expenses in London and railway fare amounted to lee. 9d. He had never disobeyed orders, and was entitled to be paid boatswain's wages right up to the day of discharge. At the Consul's office in Rotterdam tihe captain presented a list of wages, which Jobamsen said he could not accept, inasmuch as he was entitled to ibe paid to Barry Dock. He was only given a ticket to London. Replying to Mr. Yanghan, claimant said he did not tell the captain on the 25tih. of August tfurut he would take no orders from £ jje second officer, as too many were given hlim by the first. Edmer Oorneliuiseen, am AJB. on the Glen- fimiLas, said he bad never heard Jothansen disobey orders. I Mr. Vaughan informed the magistrates th at the captain had been coaiupelled to sail that morning, and could not attend. One of the entries in the log read thus.—"Johansen is gaining influence over the sailors and fire- men, wthich he uses to weaken the discipline of the ship." Another entry stated that th-e captain was prepar-ed to re-instate the man as boatswain when he discontinued question- ing the commands of the officers, and did his duty willingly. The Bench found for the claimant for A 5s. 4d., including his train fare to Barry, but disallowed costs.

MOUNTAIN ASH ROW I Woman Pulled by Her Hair. I At Mountain Ash Poldce-court to-day Wil- liam Mayo was summoned by Frances Bryant for assault on Marroh 2, while Lilian Mayo, the former's daughter, was summoned for assaulting Elizabeth Bryant and Mary Lewis on another date. Frances Bryant said that William Mayo came to her house, and said he wanted to fight with her husband. When told he was in 001 he wanted to fight her, and pulled her down by the hair. In the case against Lilian Mayo it was alleged that the defendant struck Elizabeth Bryant and Mary Lewis. The evidence in this case, was to the effeot that the two laet-1 named went to the defendant's house to make inquiries about a child, when the assaults complained of were made. The Stipendiary had no doubt about the assaults, and bound over William Mayo in the sum of SlO to keep the peace, and fined him 40s. and costs, and ftned Lilian Mayo 10s. for the other two assaults.

BLOW ON THE JAW Was it in Wife's Defence P George Ricihings was summoned at Moun- tain Ash to-day for assaulting James Track, Pemrhiweeiber, by striking him on the jaw. Trask's evidence was that he was sta.n-Jiing on his doorstop, when somebody strucli-bim. He thought his jaw was broken. On turning round he saw it was the defendant. Tnaek's wife was called, and admitted that iher husband had given her a few "clouts" a little while before, because she had done something against his wiah. She did not know if the blow her husband received was tin her defence. The Stipendiary characterised the assault as a disgraceful one, and sent the defendant to prison. for six weeks.

"OUT TO SEE THE. BEAUTIES OF NATURE." Various excuses were given by a number of men at Pontypridd Police-court to-day when charged with being illegally on licenced premises. The evidence of PoJice-constable Jones, of Llantwit, was that he found the defendants, who lived just outside the three miles radius. a.t the Caesar Arms, Oreigiau, on a Sunday, and when taxed as to why they were there they admitted they had come for a drink. To- day, however, the majority pleaded that they had gone out to see the beauties of nature. ¡ Notwithstanding this plausible defence, eight of the men were fined 10s. each, the charge against two men, who stated they had been I collecting watercress, being dismissed.

EX-HUSSAR IN TROUBLE. A military-looking man, who gave the name of Joeeplh Farr, was charged at an occasional police-court at Porth. thus morning (before Mr. T. Griffiths) with breaking and entering the residence of Mr. W. T. Daviee and steal- ing four suits of clothes, a coat, and vest, fancy vest, a mirror, two razors, and a ciga- rette-case, valued at JE13 6s. The prisoner made no answer to the charge, and was remanded to the ordinary court at Perth to-morrow. Henry Lockwood, an old man, who has been watching the house whore the burglary took place, states that on Tuesday morning he noticed a broken window, and by this means an entrance was effected. Information of the thefts having been oiT- oulated, prisoner was arrested on suspicion, and, when Police-sergeant Morris went from Portih to take him into custody, found him, it is alleged, wearing Councillor Daviee's suit, hat, a)nd boots. It is stated that the^aocused served in the 7t.b. Hussars through the South African War.

WORN OUT BY GAOL Mary Riddley, a Pontypridd Police-court habitue, appeared before the bench to-day again on the usual charge of being drunk and also for aocosting. Mary was quite stunned by Polioeconstable Thomas's evidence as to her conduct. 'If I waa facing God," she protested, "I was not talking with three me nthat day, but those policemen they laugh." When she realised that the bench were sceptical as to her character being immaculate, Maria deplo- matically adopted the other course of appealing to the bench to be sent to a home. "If you give me gaol," ehe pleaded, "aend me to a home. I am just finished up in gaol. It has just wore me out." A fine of 10s. was imposed, and Maria was ordered to find two sureties of ClO each and herself in L10 to be of good behaviour for six months or the alternative penalty of six months' imprisonment. The sureties were not forthcoming and Mary was escorted to the familier oell.

TEACHING OF WELSH I Last night, at a meeting of the council of the Newport Welsh Society, the question of teaching the Welsh language was con- sidered. It was felt that there was no such general desire for its teaching as would warrant an application to have it taught in the elementary schools, but the technical instruction committee is to be asked to add Welsh as a subject to their list, and the three Welsh chapels in the town are to be [ asked to confer with the Welsh Society with ?a TM? to intenile clausm in Welsh.

r I Signor Caruso's Return I THE NEW YORK INCIDENT Signor Enrico Caruso, the famous tenor, readhed Plymouth yesterday from New York by the Haanburg-Ajnericaai Company's steamer DeratedMa/rwi, on, which he continued his voyage to Cherbourg. He sings this week in Paris at a charity concert, amd is due in London on Monday for the season at Oovent Garden. Signor Caruso spoke of his American trip with enthusiasm, and, when reminded of the unpleasant incident which occurred at the outset of his engagement there and the pro- secution, said it was simply am attempt at blackmail. Those responsible for it believed What he could not afford to face publicity, but that he would submit quietly to their demands. I was determined, however," said Signor CL uso, "not to be victimised, and, aa a result, tlhey sefhemed for my arrest. I was the innocent viotim of circumstances, and should never have been fined, but as a measure of protection to the police, against whom I bad announced my intention of bringing an action for damages. I should certainly have got a huge sum. Otherwise, tihe unjust accusation did not affect my season in any way, and everywhere the pulblic were most kind to me, and very appre- ciative. At that time my contract had only -another year to run, but it was very satis- factory to me that the management asked me to cancel the old agreement, and sign another for four years at double fees. In fact, they gave me everything I asked.

BLAENA VON BRASS. Labourers Sent for Trial on a Charge of Theft Joseph Preece and James Morgan, labourers, Blaenavon, were charged on remand at Pontypool to-day with stealing 1501b. of brass, value £6 15s., the property of the Blaenavon Iron and Steel Coo. (Limited), on or a-bout April 25. Mr. Lawrence (of Messrs. Oolborno and Co., Newport) appeared for the prose- cution. Reginald Watkins, booking clerk in the employ of the London and North-Western Railway Company, said that the two pri- soners called at the station on April 25 with a small wooden box. In consequence of its weight he had to charge them 46. excess. Prisoners left by the next train, and took the box with them to BrynmawT. Thomas Bull, marine store dealer, Abertil- lery, stated that the prisoners asked him to go to the station, as they had a box of brass fittings which they wanted him to buy. Aa he had had previous dealings with Morgan, he agreed to buy the brass at 4fcd. per lb., and paid L3 lls. 3d: for it. Lionel James, assistant engineer at the Blaenavon Works, identified the brass as the property of the Blaenavon Company. The company valued the bnass at 9d. per lb. Prisoners were both committed to take their trial at the next quarter sessions, bail being allowed.

MARIE ANTOINETTE'S TABLE An important sale of old French furniture -4ook place at Christie's yesterday, when a small Louis XVI. marqueterie toilet-table, formerly the property of Marie Antoinette, fetched JE850. The table is finely ini-add with flower garlands, kuural festoons, and bouquets. A Regence commode, illustrated in Lady Dilke's well-known, book, French Decoration and Furniture of the EighteenCh Century," was sold at 1,700 guineas. The piece is profusely mounted and ohaeed with ivy branches, flowers, shells, foliage, and scroll-work. Another commode went for £ 350.

MR. H. B. WINFIELD'S WEDDING MT. H. B. Winfleld, the Welsh international and Cardiff full-back, is engaged to be married on June 22 to Miss Thomas, second daughter of Mr. Philip Thomas, Park View, Penylan. The bride's sister is married to Mr. E. Gwyn Nicholls.

SHOT DEAD ON THE CLIFFS The body of a. mam about 25 years of age was found on the cliffs at Brighton yester- day with a bullet through the right temple and a revolver by his side. The body so far has not been identified. Only Sid. in money was found in his pockets.

MANY CAUSES FOR A FAILURE At the first meeting of creditors at New- port to-day of Alfred Clarke, of 34, Castle- Street, Tredegar, gas-fitter, the liabilities were returned at £188 14s. 5d., and the assets at L28 14s. 10d. Debtor stated his causes of failure as follow:—Bad trade, taking work too cheaply, mistaking prices on invoices of certain goods for selling price instead of cost price, and loss through workman neg- lecting jobs on which he was employed.

The Irishman's Nosel SUSPENDED IN A SLING Cardiff Cannibalistic Affray The cause celebre of Michael Lynch and John Flaherty (both of the seafaring class and the same nation) occupied the attention at Cardiff to-day of the sitting magistrates, Alderman Edward Thomias and Mr. James Allan. Lyndh, it was alleged, so far dis- sembled his love for Flaherty as to bite his nose, and Flaherty appeared wtith what was left of his nasal appendage suspended in a sling and decorated with strips of sticking plaster. Flaherty could remember all about it, and he put it in precise terms, for "that he (Lynch) violently assaulted and wounded one John Flaherty by biting him on the nose, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, at 15, Bute-terrace, on the 7th of May, 1907"— so that there was no mistake as to which year it was—and the appearance of Fla- herty's noee seemed to suggest the actual "grievO'us" bodily harm rather than the "ilatont" that wae caid to have led up to it. Flamboyant Flaherty is a nraman. His • tbVJfair ? ?t at 6.30 on '.rUa. 1 went to 15, But?terrace. 2 which ibs a lodging-house, and whilst there this man" (meaning Lynch) walked in. tie asked for money." said Flaherty, "and I wouldnt give it him, but told him to go to sea, the same as I have done for years, by the same token." Then he closed his arms around my neck as if to lynch me, and he embraced me, and then he put his teeth into my nose, and the blood, yur 'onours, flowed freely, and I fell back exhausted in the seat, and a policeman was sent for." Prisoner was doubtful as to whether he really did it; and inasmuch as he couldn't remember it he naturally did not know any- thing about it—eo he logically reasoned. "Do you know of your own knowl<)dge? as&ed Alderman Thomas, that this really was the man? Flaherty, with his bitter recollection of the bite, answered, rather dubiously, Yes, sir, I have two witnesses." Then he looked hard at his fellow-countryman in the dock, and by the powers and on the Douai Bible said: Yes, you are the man." I don't know anything at all about it," said Lynch, still unconvinced and uncertain whether it was a case of mistaken identity or a case of an alibi. Job M'Oajthy was there as an eye-witness, and he told the court that the exciting cause was a talk on seafaring, though he couldn't catch exactly the words on navigation that led up to the incident. Anyhow, he was able to describe in lurid language what took place, exactly as Flaherty had told it. Another Hibernian clinched the case in his corroborative testimony against Lynch, and said one of the men called the other an Obo," whioh is as much an epithet of con- tempt as the word "nigger" when applied to a cultured coloured gentleman. Police-constable Chappell gave a graphic description of what he saw when called away off point duty "on the crossing." The injured Irishman ran up to him bleeding from the nose, and the policeman subse- quently arrested accused, and formally charged him with the offence of intent to do grievous bodily harm. The man was cautioned, too, in due form, but said he "knew nothing," though afterwards he changed his attitude and said he never did it." Dr. Buist stated that the injury might have been inflicted as alleged, and the "Ayes" had it on the Bench, as Lynoh well knows to his cost. It is a very serious business," said Alder- man Thomas; and we are letting you off lightly in sending you to prison for a month, with hard labour." Thank you, sir," said Lynch, apparently I quite thankful.

RUNAWAY HORSE I I Carriage Accident near Lydney Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Hughes, who are temporarily staying at the Warren, Ayl- burton, were out driving together yesterday afternoon when their horse shied and ran away. it took fright at a heap of coal which had been upeet on the roadside near the Travellers' Rest Inn, and, rushing up the bank, turned the vehicle over. Fortunately, an employe from Colonel Marling's oame up soon afterwards, and, after some trouble, secured the runaway, which was not much the worse for its experience, but the carriage was ooaisideraWy damaged. Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Hughes were able to proceed home afoot. Later Dr. Thomas, Lydney, was summoned. Both patients were suffering from the acci- dent—Mr. Vaugham Hughes receiving various bruises, whilst Mrs. Vaughan Hughes' wrist was sprained, and the shock considerably upset her. Having regard to the ciroumatalIloee associated with the incident, they had a fortunate escape from what might have been a much more serious matter, and their family and many friends will be glad to learn they are doing well.

STREET RIOTING IN 'FRISCO Stones and Pistols Freely Used A number of men employed on the street cars at San Francisco, who are now out on strike, came into collison with a body of strike breakers yesterday. The strikers attacked their opponents with volleys of stones, and the strike-breakers, who were armed with pistols, replied with a volley, which killed four men and wounded sixteen others. The car employes then dis- persed. The tram company refuses to discuss any attempts at conciliation, while the mayor declines to allow the police to go aboard the trams and guard tuem against the rioters.

VALUED AT X8: SOLD FOR 22s. Theft of a Horse Alleged, Archibald Rees, 23, was charged (before the Cardiff stipendiary) to-day with stealing a horse, valued at L8, the property of Edward Osborne, of Portmanimoor-road, on April 1. It appeared tha-t Rees was allowed to sleep a.t Osborne's stable on the night of March 31, and on the following morning left. It was alleged that during the day he went to the stable in Osborne's absemce, amd took the horse to Canton Ma.rket. There he sold it for 223. to a man named Erans. Before the day was over Evans sold it again to a man named Bryant for 25s. and another horee. The animal was found in Bryant's stable the sa.me night by Detective Roeser, and was taken away. Rees was committed to the quarter sessions.

BODY IN ALEXANDRA DOCK. I Identified as that of a Newport Painter The mystery surrounding the disappear- ance of a Newport painter, named Arthur Morgan, 35, a single man, who lodged in Wheeler-street, and was massed a fortnight ago last Saturday, was partly solved to-day by the recovery of the body from the Alex- andra Dock at Newport. It was in an advanced stagie of decomposi- tion and hardly recognisable. Some relatives later identified the body by the olothing and a ring tfhe deceased was wearing. The body had probably been in the water tihe whole time the deceased had been missing.

BARRY MAY DAY SHOW The eleventh annual horse show and parade of the Barry district took place to-day at the Buttrills Field, under the presidency of Mr. T. P. Thomas, J.P., Dinas Powis. In addition to the various competitions in the heavy, light, and trotting classes, further attractions were provided in the form of contests for mounted corps in tent-pegging, cutting turk's head, lemon-cutting, Ac., in each of wftrich there was a strong entry. Mr. W. Thomas, J.P., The Hayes, who has been a>ssociiated witih the show ever since its eeta.b- lishment, was again chairman of committee, with Dr. P. J. O'Donnell vice-&ai,rm;an, Mr. W. Fowler general steward, Mr. George Whitby treasurer, Mr. Reg. W. Hall, M.R.C.V.S., hon. secretary, and Mr. T. H. Hill assistant hon. secreta.ry. The entries num- bered about 150, and, notwithstanding the trade depression whioh has prevailed in the district for some time, the quality of the show in each department was of a decidedly superior character.

MONTHERMER ROAD BRIDGE; Cardiff Public Works Committee met this morning at Monthermer-road, Cathays, for the purpose of inspecting the bridge. There were present Alderman Mildon (the chair- man) and the ward members, including Councillors Seccombe, Dr. J. Robinson, and Morgan Thomas. After examining the bridge the city engir was direoted to prepare plans for the necessary alterations and im- provements for submission to the Rhymney Railway Company.

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False Lover's Plot. POSED AS SWEETHEART TO ROB SAFE A cruel case of deception, in which 4 married man professed love to the mana* geress of a West End restaurant in order that he might carry out & plot to rifle the safe at the shop where she was engaged, was described at the Clerkenwell Sessions Yester- day, when Edwiard Wyndhatn Moore (alias Ma/wr), 42, was sentenced to three years' penal servitude. Some months ago prisoner made th< acquaintance of a lady named Stewart* manageress of a depot of the British Tea Table Company, said Mr. Purcell, who prose, cuted, and subsequently he proposed marw riage. He was in the habit of seeing her home in the evening, and he made it at praoo bice to carry the keys of the safe and the premises. On March 19 the oottple left in company, aa usual, and went to the Gaiety buffet. There* under the pretence that he wanted to ring np hiB employer on the telephone, Moore dis- appeared for a few moments. He went straight across to the British Tea Table establishment and let himself in with the keys. A policeman to whom he was known as the manageress's lover saw him enter. Moore rifled the safe of £21, and, returning to his companion, he saw her home. She did not again see him. This was the last day the woman would be in dharge of the keys, as she had given notice to leave because of the impending marriage. The prisoner had aocted very cruelly in the deception he practised on the manageress, because he wiaa a mamed man and had two ahildren. Detective-sergeant Wyborne proved several convictions against Moore, who was released on ticket-of-letave on October 25. It was very often urged, said the officer, on behalf of oft-convicted oriminals that no one helped them, and that they found it impossible to get work. This could not be said in this case, because within a few days of leaving gaol Moore was installed in good employ, men t--earning from X3 to £ 4 per week—which the retained until his arrest.

CASTLE VISITORS ADMIRE CITY HALL Sir Henry Bellingham and Miss Belling. ha.m, accompanied by the Lord Mayor. Mr. E. W. M. Corbett, and Alderman Carey, made a tour of the Cardiff City-hall and Law Courts this morning. The distinguished visitors were highly delighted with the beauty and magnificance of the buildings, and expressed their admiration of them in the most glowing terms.

ELOCUTIONIST AND MANAGER Peter Joseph Cook, 36, described as a oon. cert manager, was charged at Bow-etreet yesterday with assaulting Elsie Oliver. The Prosecutrix, who is nineteen years of age, said she was an elocutionist, and she made the prisoner's acquaintance in 1905 through answering oris of his advertise- ments. He engaged her for a recital at Steinway Hall, and promised to keep ner name on his books. In March last he wrote asking her to call upon him, and she did so. He took her into an inner room, and there committed the assault complained of. She told her aunt, with whom she lived, but decided not to go to the police. After con- sulting two doctors, she wrote to the pTi. soner, and subsequently called upon him, aocompanied by her brother. Cook denied having committed any assault, and ordered them to leave the office, and witness after- wards complained to the police. Detective-inspector Stookley said that when he arrested the accused he replied that he had a perfect answer to the charge, and that a man was in his office at the time the alleged offence wae committed. Medical evidence was given, and a remand was then ordered. Bail was refused.

I OFFICER-WINESELLER lAppearting at Westminster Oounty-courb on judgment summonses, a debtor named Captain Dempster said he had addresses at Dover-street, Piccadilly, and Buckingham. gate. At the former he was the proprietor of a wine business, but it had been taken for a bad debt, and he was now only manager at £ 3 a week. The furniture at his flat belonged to hie mother. Debtor added that he was formerly cap- tain in the Manchester Regiment, and had been married two months. Counsel: You are giving exclusive supper Parties at your flat, the guests including even members of the Bar. You have good customers, the Earl of -? His honour did not approve of customers* names being given, and asked the debtor how he proposed to pay. The Debtor: Out of future prospects. Jodge Woodfall adjourned the sum mon sea until July 30 on the debtor's statement that he was going to do some business that would bring him in some funds.

I CONFESSION AND SEQUEL A middle-aged labourer, named Reuben Savigar, living at 56, Withaan-dtreet, was charged before the Newport magistrates to- day with wilfully damaging nine window frames, four door frames, and a. quantity of brick walling to the extent of iZ 108., at some new buildings off Emlyn-atreet, the property of Albert William. Brownscombe, builder. The defendant walked into the police office on Monday night under the influence of drink, and said he had done the dama,ge which formed the basis of the charge. The prosecutor told the Bench that the defendant had been in his employ for 23 years. On Monday he told witness's brother he thought they were putting upon him. Savigar was then told that if he did not like the job he could have his money and go. His money was paid him, and he left. To-day he said he knew nothing about it, but if he did it he was willing to pay for it. The Bench imposed a. fine of 408.. to include 30s. for the damage.

WASPS AND FLIES A good word, it seems, may be said even for the wasp, which, the naturalist tells us, preys upon flies. There is nothing unfamiliar in a plague of wasps, but one has never noticed that their presence coincides with the disappearance of the flies. All that country dwellers know 3Jbou.t wasps is that they do a great deal of damage to the fruit in the autumn, and Eeveral of the horticultural societies have con&idered the advisability of paying a emlall sum for the dead bodies of queen wasps brought to them in the spring. The medical journals, on the other band, wel- come the wasps as a check upon the plague of disease-bearing flies in the summer, and they urge that wasp-nests should not be destroyed. If that advice is followed, however, the doubt arises whether it does not simplor mespi the infliction of two plagues instead of one. ============

ITALIAN MINER FINED A fine of £ 1 was imposed upon an Italian named George Curati, at Pontypridd Police court to-day for stealing two sacks, the pro- perty of hds employers (the Great Western Collieries, Pontypridd). Defendant, who is a ripper, was stated to be in rece-ipt of wages amounting to XZ a week.

SENTENCED TO BED A man named Transier, of Bennington, Kansas, has been fined and ordered by the magistrate to remain in bed for seven days for intoxication. A policeman escorted him to his home a.nd put him to bed.

I 1 Why buy a common SorriJlour There's not such a good result; a larger quantity is required, and the flavour is not so good. It's different with ro'Wf\&o\SOn'sl "patent" 5lout A little of this goes to much further that less quantity is re- quired when making a pudding; and the flavour it's delicious.