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To-Day's Short Story. I
To-Day's Short Story. I I SIGNALMAN HOBBES'8 DEVO I ION. I divined at onoe that Petroff was burning to talk; he has a ncrrou? trick of playing with hie fingers, which betrays him. instantly. "A'h! you E-r,-lish-,F-ya ma-d English!" he burst out, "you are ircornpre 1 k-hsible. You make yonr lard an asylum for all the un. scoundrels of tho world, and when they show thoir teeth you arc meekly sur- prised." He threw up his h,nds in a gesture of despair so comical that 1 la.ughcd ontright. This attemroted train-wrecking, tow—eo hideous, awful, is it not? And your fools of detectives bothering themselves to find an escaped lunatic, or a spiteful plate- layer Bah! I have no patience!" :'You do not agree with their theories, then mon ami? Might I inquire your own?" Anarchists! I, who have spent more years anc-ng-jt them than you can count on the finger?, of two hands, would stake my exist- ence on it, for I k?ow their ways. I am ence. on it, for I kii,3,w t,?lieir wa?, I am reminded of a certain ep?cac——" "So? Then you tell mo the story; an.i only on that condition will I forjive your aspersions on iny country men. Ah! I hare you there, friend Petrolf." Well, well, it is fair; so I submit. Had you, then, o;io evonin. lna-ry years ago, been in one of the little cafes which abounl in Soho a-r.'d itc m isflhbjurhcod, you would havl; seen a stro~j Two men were Boated at a dirty table, on which ,toed two Elated at a dirty t?' .le, on which stood two ipugs of liquor and.clkc.You That, you think, is a very common sight. Yes, but had ycu.w-ait-ed a ii T"j">ticed you would have seen that they drp,n.k but little, and as for the dice, they lay unheeded—and. that is a strange thing there! One glance would have told you t,hat they wore vilhwT'S. He w-I)o fet'n>ed to do most of the talking' was a tail, powerfully-built n'.aij, with bushy, eyebrows that served to ocnccal a pair of remarkably sharp eyes. The other was much less powerfully made, and in strong contrast to his companion. Whereas the first was showily, if net well rdressed, hi, whole r.ppoara.tice was draggled and untidy. Bound his rK-ck was a knotted ecorf, the worse for much wear, his coat was din^y and had of grease in places, and the attention of a barter round his chin vi as evidently a lorog-doferrcd operation. They talked much, in low. giiirded tones; but occasionally their interest in the subject overcame di«retion, and a few words wero uttered in a l«>ud>:T key, to be instantly dis- carded when noticed. If you had been obs<ivart, you wo-il-I have soon come to the OOi-ciusi-r,.n ;at the subject of theiir colloquy was a certain item in a rw-vi-aaper which the big man every now and then, pailled out "f his pocket, and poirted to with a grimy, con- vincing finger Occasionally he varied this XK-rformanoe by bringing his fist down on the table with a t' ump which mad.o the mug- rattle ind j in. Tie musically The paragraph which e-rgarred their atten- time was this: 'Count llouroffsky's mission to tMs country having1 ended, he will return to Rutvia by the service on Friday, tra\ Piling by the overland ro-uto." "Friday nisrht, Jacob—a~d now it is but T i c- d, y What :ay you—fha 11 we strike a blow for freedom? Think over what has gOTilc-thos-e blows from the knout that have left t11c-Írs('ors in your b: "Yes. yep, I do not need reminding of them," came the eavaige snarl, in reply. "Whfvt is your plaint" "Lirtcn!" He bent down a minute and whispered in the other's far. A gloam of ocn.prehending malieo shot across the lis- tener's face. "Ah' what .say you to that, friend Jacob- I have I thought it a?l out? But to work! What ghall ?e require? A wrench and a J¥at-e¡aye¡". key. A mou? your extensive acquaintance there should be no difficulty in procuring t,ho,, useful implemcrte, Jacob. The D-, two uniforms, when it is accom- plished: we call put on and slip away unobserved. One or two s^iall articles—a 'barker' each, a coil of thin rope, and a piece of green glass—and we are equipped." "Why do you want g-lrvs-g ? I don't like carrying a lot of stuff that's of no use. "Jace.li, I grieve to say it, but you are a blockhead. When a, railway sigral j", at dai'ger, as the faimple?t child knows, it shows a red light at niprht. Good! But we do not want a certain signal to show 6'ntY danger n?xt Friday. Tl1 r-refore. as an addi- tionia] precaution, suppose we change the red of that sn^:ial for a green one or; that special occasion, ell? For a moment Jacob was lost in speech- less admiration of his friend, but he was quickly re-c;ai.,ed to the subject by the other's rapid talk. "Miltown Junction is the p>!?.ce. The line is on a s"a,.r-p. enrre, and downhill; and there are pletnty of dark bushes about there which will serve to conceal us. I will go dewn *o reconnoitre to-morrow; and do you get the th,ii,eig ready meanwhile. Is it- agreed? Then we will proceed there on Friday afterrjon-itot together, mind- and-—" "And on Friday night. Monroffeky will be deadHe his?ed out the wor-ds with mur deious omrhg sif#. "K^uffmann, I belive you're descended from the Evil One him- eelf You will have gathered ere this the inten- tion of thtv=e two wretohes. which was to wreck Hie Dover boat train, and thus com- pass the destruction of their arch-enemy, Count Mouroff? ky. A more dastardiy, de- liberately ooineeived plot it would be diffi. cult to imagine; I do not wonder that you are hcrror-^ruek. And those are the bedags t.) whom England offers a home and a refr"c!. 't?, d ben ?,ome time This. Mouroffsky, who hnd be?n &om? time in Errand on a political mission, was an esritia! favourite with his Imperial master Ho was krown throng-hout Russia. as a hard overbearing mm; a.nd Jacob Korobineki, the lesser of the two conspirators, had been one of his slaves until he had cseaped and fled to this country. It was by Mouroffsky's orders, as his fellow-rogue reminded him, tht ho bad been knouted. and, although the intense vby?i-cal suffering was a memory of the long'-dead.??t. it had let in his ?o?.l an m.dyi)? hate of the man who had caused It. "And cn Friday nig-ht Mouroffsky wiU be d(.a d h? repeated to himself softly, almost caressingly. "Au revoir, comrade! Till Friday, and may the fates be with us!" "Ilist! What th3.t?" The smaller of the two figures crouchiz-g over the gleaming ir.etals otartcd guiltily, and raised itceif to an erect pewit ion. "Only the wind whistling through those trcef. You are as nervous as a kitten, i Jacob. I tell you, man, we are b-.vind to ,fr:oceed: the Luck is with us all along. Who do you think is on duty at the box to night?" "How fhondd I know?" answered the other, j querulously. "I am not acquainted with all the s:ign:men from. Lorxion. to Dorver." "Ao; but you are with this one. What if it should be that young fool who joined us ilast, year, and then turned booby, and-" "And tried to spring the police on us. His i ilia me was Hobbes; go on." "Well, that's the man who presides" over the destinies of the Dover mail at Miltown Ju-:etion. Jacob, my friend, to quote the language of these ba-rbarea= islanderB, I ttunk we sha-H probably kill two tirdo with one stone to-night. Or abaH we be forgiving, and overlook Hobbes's little peooadillo, eh?" He smiled evilly; and rabbed his h-& together, with a long-drawn sigh of satisfac- tion. "Ah—h!" It was Korobingki's only com- ment at this piece of intelligence; but the tone was expressive of a good deal. "But push on. comrade: we have much to do. It's exceedingly fortunate for us tha-t the line ie clear a full thirty-five minutes before the pas.-»-ge of the boa»t-train." The conversation, which had been conducted 'n low whL-vpers, then dropped for a short time, and cniy Kaufmann's heavy breathing, as he tug-ged arid tugg-ed at the well-tightened bolts, disturbed the silence. The corditio-nis could not have been more favourable to their scheme. The sky Wfu3 overcast with dark clouds, which com- pletely shut off the ligllt of the moon, and rendered observation of any object more than a few paces off a matter of difficulty. A more than usually laboured grunt from Kaufmann announced tha.t his tüek was accomplished. "Now, Jacob—lift!" Together they strained and pulled; and two bright rails were lifted bodily out and concealed under some bushes, leaving a dark, ugly gap in the long stretch of metal which would form a terrible danger to any train that might be fated to encounter it. "Now for the signa.l! Quick! man-tlic, and putty!" In a-n incredibly short space of time he had mounted the iron-ranjed lladder, and removed the red [spectacle," iruxrting a disc of green glass in its piaee. "A quarter of an hour still. Go.od-we will interview our friend ycndor. Whore did you hide the coats, Jacob?" With stealthy footsteps they proceeded down the line to the signal-hox. "Miltown Junction No. 1." was its official name; and a drol,rier, mora desolate-looking spot it would be difficult to find. A solitary oil- lamp waa the only illumination ineid*; and it just gave sufficient light for them to see the telegraph instruments and the cedes of instructions on the sides of the cabin, as they approached. Creak! Signalman James Hobbes, on duty from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., and just then [thinking of nothing in particular, was suddenly startled to see the door of his cabin open, and two dark figures enter. "Good evening. Mr. Hobbes; I that you remember me." It was Kaufmann who spoke, and the other's face, bla-nc'aed with a sudden terror, wa.s edoquent testimony to the truth of his words. "You look ill, if I may say so; but do not let any reeolleetion of certain little incidents of the past put you a.bc.ut I beg. Our yisit is purely formal. All this time the other had not uttered a word. He simply stood spellbound, gazing- at the man who confronted him. "W—what do you want?" he gasped out, at last. y-1, we're rather interested in the Dover mail t-right, Mr. Hobbes. It's about due, isn t it? To tell you the truth, there's a ooi pie of rails out a few Yards higher up: and we're anxious—merely as a matter of curiosity, of couraer-to see the effect on tho train." "You fiend! With a l ar.t, of comprehen- sion; the young signalman divined the hideous meaning- which underlay the words; a.nd he made a eudden d,9-ch for one of the. levers. ma.rm was too Quick for him, however "ATi. no; I wouldn't do that if I were you. -Not that it could do much good, for it would still fchow green. You see, we anticipated that eon t i n:;(wcy.And let me advise Y")'U uot to play any tricks," he continued, rE, slight tap which he ga,vo(' tne butt Of h;s revolver oompleited the sen- tence with adequate emphasis. -The train ^smaJjod, I presume, as you were tOO anxious to throw that handle back. 8o! we had better proceed. Jacob, the cord!" And with that they proceeded to tie the P<MT fallow's trembling limbs, so that he was unable to move them an inch one way or the other. When it was done, and he was surely bound and g?cd. they turned tc, gT) but Eot before Kaufmann had de- ;l hjms?f of a. few more gibing- sen- tenees "Au revoir, Hobbes! Do not think that we have taken all this trouble eimply to equare your account. No: you are but an incidental factor—still, if you should feel a.ny qualms of conscienco-but I see that I only worry you. Au revoir! I trust that this little enisode will not interfere with your cbanoes of promotion." With thj,s partin,g ?hot he went, and Hobbes was left to his own reflections. They were n.ot Wea-ant, as you may ima,-Itie. The star^ tli-ng- suddenness of it all had, up to now, taken his breath away a.nd deprived him of the po'n; of.,thw¿ún¡r, ,n-d 6con, in addi- 1 to his mental- torture, he began to experience excruciating bodily pain  prone on the floor of the cabin, unable to tir ha?d or foot, his condition was, indeed, pitiable: the tight cords seemed to out into his flesh, his throat burned with a hoi-rio-le dryness his limbs stiffened, and his. veins swelled as if they would buret. He glanced at the clock. S-till seven mumbee before the train was due, and allow- inV a minute or two for its being late, he mig¡hlt count en. Ten. minutes! A good aeai might be aceomplasshed in that time— &nd another man that night Messed the fact that t.he Dover express was the only train on the line at that hour. which enabled it to be signalled a long- wa-y in advance. Signalman James Hobbes had made up hia mmd to a desperate resolve. He might have been a young fool a year haio'k, beadstxong and reckless, as all such: but he know the responsibilities of his position now, and he was going to that train if it were pow. --Ie to do it. He was a splendid athlete: and he had I al,ready formed his plan. The idea in his mind was to telegraph, to the next post, aLd have the tra-in stopped before it reached the junction, and if he could not get his hands free, his teeth were the only ag'eiLts tor ¡accompLi&bing this. Bat to do this it would be necessary to raise himself, bound and encumbered as he was, ?o a standing posi- tion. Thrice he essayed the feat, only to fall with a heavy thud to We floor. The fourth effort wad more successful; he | managsed to get erect, and then he drew a deep breath and rested, propped up by the. side of the box. The seconds were flying, however, and he could afford to lose none. Now came the hardest ta.sk, a.nd now it was tha-t the signal- man at the cabin in the rear was astonished se7es of strange, disjointed, uninteJ- ???. irom his telegraph needle. But I gradual y he m? out that 8<?eone wa? lo:Úling hÜ". attention: and signalled ba?k for the :r.e^7.'?e to proved. A?am the needle chck-c!icked: not at all like it ordinarily did, but with many breaks and stops. With diffi- culty he spelled out:— For-God's sakp.-tb:e--H Then t.here was a larger break than usual. But he had divined tha.t there was some- thing wrong, and leaped to hia lever and 1111 rc wit over to danger. Hobbes had taken the handle in bie3 teeth and was making strenuous efforts to signal his llle-Ssag-e of deliverance; but it was a, terrible harness, and t-he strain of main- taming his position, while imparting suffi- cient movement to the handle, became well- nigh unendurable. It was here that his magni- fleent physical strength served Mm well- lint he felt that it must give out before Jong A demon, clutching vertigo seemed to have seized him, his legs trembled as if abated by a galvanic age<ney, his heart thumped ?M!y against hia ribs:, and there was a buzzing in of a, thousand bees. buzzing in hi? head as of a thousand bees. But atubbornn?-a wa. one of his chief characteristics, and he struggled on man- fully. ex-p.r-e-èS and ss—nd aasds—<tane—e here. Then, with a gargle of relief, he fell in a senseless heap on the floor. I IIobl)e,.s bravery had its reward. Not onIjj was the express saved from an awful doom, but the three or four officiate who hurried down the line had the satisfaction of captur- ing red-handed, so to speak, the two infamous scoundrel* who ha-d planned the affair, as they la-y in waiting for the catas- trophe which they expected every minute, len years' penal servitude each was their portion; and I think you will say that never was it more richly deserved.
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,LOCAL TIDE TABLEI
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GEN. BOOTH SAILS FOR HOME
GEN. BOOTH SAILS FOR HOME General Bcoth sailed from Oa.pe Town for Fig-land on Wedne^diy in the Oarisbrook He was ^iv^n a r-ouli"Íng send-off by 8a Ira-tion istt. —Keu t-er.
TARIFF REFORM. I
TARIFF REFORM. I Dr. SUDEKUM, a German politician, will speak at the OOB.Y-HA\LL on FRIDAY, with Mr. KEIR HARDIE as Chairman, with special reference to the effects of Tariffs in Germany. Admission, 6d.; Reserved, Is., .from the I.L.P/ Office. Paradiae-place.
For Women Folk,1
For Women Folk, 1 H0WELY>HIKTS AND DAINfV DISHES i To destroy moths, wet little wads of J cotton-wool with oil of oe"r, and place 1 them in crevices and drawers. To prevent lighit fabrics from fading dip them in water containing one teaspoonfnl of spirits of turpentine to. every half-gallon of oold water. When making holders for ironing place a layer of leather-on onetside, just inside the oover; sew up m .-usual.. Surprising how it will resist heat. In ironing children's drresses or tucked yoken. iron g-arments on wrong side; no trouble with the tuoks tunning up, and will iron irb-one half the time. An American Dish. I Cut away the greater -]portion of the fat from some pork chops, broil gently until done. Peel" core, and slice some apples, fry like onions in hot lard, a.nd send to table round the chops. Imitation Apricotdai-n. I Cut some medium-si zed carrots into round?, simmer in enough water to cover t,hc-n until soft, and allow to every pound o'ne pound of sugar, the grated rind of a lemon, the juice of two, six chopped bitter aiLmonds, and one tasbleapoonful brandy. Now boil with the su/g&r for five minutes. When cold add the lemon-rind, juice, almonds, and hrandy. This preserve will keep for months if the brandy is not omitted. A Temperance,Drink. I Boil a peck of elderberries in eight pints of water for an hour, the stalks of the berries being previously removed, and if three pin+s of blackberries are added so much the better Strain the Jjqraor through a wire sieve, put the berries back in the stewpan with six pints more water, and boil for another half hour. Strain and put the liquors together into a clean boiler, with 121b. of loaf eugar and 2oz. of citric acid. Boil again for five minutes after the sugar is dissolved. When oold, bottle for use. This drink will keesp good for seven years. Half or quarter quan- tities may be made. To make a drink of this similar to elder wine, put two table- spoonfuls into a tumbler with sufficient essence of ginger to taste. Fill up with boil- ing water, add a grate of nutmeg, and drink as hot as it can be taken.
I Passing Pleasantries. I
I Passing Pleasantries. Why don't yomget out of debt?" I haven't time. It keps me busy getting in. Wh?n a girl tells a young m?n that she dreamt of him the mght before, he should begin to save money for the furniture. "97 Begigva.r: Can you assist a poor man with a' wife and four children? Gent. (very much married): Certainly. You oan h,ave mine. Visitor: How does the land lie out this way ? Native: It ain't the land.that lies, sir; it's the land agents. I hear your husband is ill, Mrs. Jones?" Yes, 'um." "Nothing serious or critical, I hope?" "Critical? I should say he were. He ain't satisfied- with nothin', he ain't!" A DIPLOMATIC HINT. Maude: How far do you live from here, M.r. Hanga.round ? Mt. Hangiarcmnd: Oh. nearly two miles. Maude (innocently): If you should start j now, what time would you get home? In Per-Ic-Cha-ise, Paris, there is a tomb- gftone bearing at the top the inscription, Adele Ronald, 1846. I await you." Under- neath is, Louis Ronald, 1881. Here a.m I." I Some youngster has scribbled at the bottom the.pithy criticism, "He took his time." lvhat are you reading, B. ?" It's a very useful book for those who don't know how to swim." How so?" If you fall overboard, all you have to do i3 to turn to page 57, read the directions, and you are safe." I ean't imagine what you see in -this house," said a man to his wife, who had been househuaitiibg and had taken him to see one she had selected; "the neighbour- hood is bad, and the house little and old." It has twenty good cupboards," replied the lady, decisively.
I GOLF.
GOLF. SOUTHERNDOWN MONTHLY MEDAL. I Played at Soathemdown, in glorious I I weather, on Wday. &Jores:- Gross. H'cap. Net. I E. Bramley 90 15 75 J. T. Howell 67 12 75 W. A. Williams 86 9 77 ¡ A. D. Lowe. 98 20 78 N. Eva-nson. 99 18 81 I H. O. Irvine 87 6 81 G. Summer 93 11 82 T. J. Hughes 96 13 83 RADYR CONTESTS. I About twenty members competed in the I monthly bogey at Radyir on Wednesday. the winner being Mr. W. J. Pring, who was 3 up. Mr. Pring also carried off the first sweep. the second going to J. S. Jones. Playing the previous day, Dr. Jenkins I qualified for the Edmunds Cup. I In the ladies' competitions Mrs. Warren won the monthly medal, and Mise An dtew-, the junior medal. The best cards rp-t-Li riled for the monthly bogey (gentlemen) were:— Strokes l received. W. J. Pring 5 3 up. J. S. Jones 11 2 James Howell, jun. 5 all square. J. Pollock 11. W. R. Taylor 3 1 down. R. Scott 14 4 LADIES' MONTHLY MEDAL. Gross. H'eap. Net. Mrs. Warren 93 9 84 f i¥::n. $7 1Ó 87 Mrs. Franklin Thomas. 113 22 91 BRECON'S BUSINESS MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Brecon Club was held under the presidency of Captain D. Hughes-Morgan. The following officers were eJected: -President, Viscount Tredegar; vice-president, Lord Glanusk; cap- tain, Ca.ptain Hughes-Morgan; vice-captain, Dr. D. V. Rees; hon. treasurer, Mr. W. H. Gfimeon; a.aditors. Messrs. W. 0. Price and Lewis Will-Tains; and hon. secretary, Mr. P. p. Williams. The treasurer's report showed an adverse balance of £53 3s.-3d., a large amount having been spent during the year on a roller ana mower. Several alterations were made in the rules governing subscriptions, which have now been increased in order to meet the expenditure necessary to put the course in a proper condition. The Chairman gave a brief retrospect of the doings of the club during the past year. The gentlemen had won four ma-tc-hes and lost I two, while the ladies had won the two ===== I
MINERS AND LABOUR PARTYI
MINERS AND LABOUR PARTY I At a meeting of the executive committee of the Labour party held on Wednesday morning the application from the Miners' Federation of Great Britain for afiftliation with the Labour party was received, and it was unanimously resolved to admit the miners. There was a foil attendance of the executive committee. The fact of the Labour party having accepted the Miners' Federation representa- tives in affiliation represents an addition of fifteen or sixteen members to the Labour gro-up who act together on Labour questions in the House of Commons, and who, more- over, are to meet jointly at intervals for conciliation. Each group undertakes not to orppose at any bye-eleotion the candidates of the other group, but a certain amount of freedom on general political questions is meanwhile raserved to certain of the miners' members, who have not signed the oowstat'uition of the Labour Eepriesentation Committee.
FOOTBALLI
FOOTBALLI ST. TEHXyS R.F.C. have January 2nd and March 27th open for pood Junior teams.—W. Duriaat. 29, Crwys-road, Cardiff. erw.y.,i-road, VILLA A.F.C. would like away fixture on October 17tb.-For other open dates apply T. Owen, 34, Walker's-road, Cardiff. e4499rlS TREHAR-RIS ALBIONS A.F.C. require flxturea; few open dates; age 14-16.-H. Bryne, 22, Thorn- wood. Treh,\rri,. e4590r16 CARDIFF RESERVE" T. SWANSEA SECONDS, Cardiff Arms Park, Saturday, October 17th, 1908. Kick- off at 3.30 p.m. e6742 CWM ALB.IONS A.F.C. want good guarantee (awav) Oct. 17th.—state terms J. Cool. Sec. e4473rl5
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WESTERN MAIL FOOTBALL ANNUAL, 1908-9. ONE PENNY. 6"0 Bi ALL NEWSAGENTS. TARIFFS, WAR SCARES, Ac.—CORY-HALL, Friday, October, 16. Speakers: Dr. A. SUDE- KUM amd Mr. KEIR HAjsa>iii,.M.P. Admission 6d., Reserved Is., from LL-P. Secretary. o6875
Cardiff Social EvilI
Cardiff Social Evil I HEAD-CONSTABLE'S REMEDY I I WANTS WHOLESALE ARRESTSI A long discussion tooli place at Gardiff I Watch Committee on Wednesda-y on the complaints of flagrant immorality in the streets o d'ff. Mr. J. T. Richards presided. The Chief-constable made several sugges- tions to increase police powers. One was that in raiding a disorderly-house the police should have the power of arresting not only the owners and managers and those assist- ing, but everybody found on the premises, without distinction. It was felt this went further than the general law, but it was decided to recom- mend the corancil to include a clause to that effect in the next Bill. I Another suggestion was that it be made an offence for a woman to keep and habitually use a house for disorderly purposes, and that all persons found in such a house be brought up. This was also adopted, as was the further suggestion that power be sought to compul- sorily confine habitually disorderly women in rescue homes after the fourth conviction. The Deputy-town-clerk pointed out that such a provision would be of no utility under present conditions, as all existing rescue homes were voluntary agencies, and there was no power authorising municipalities to expend public money in the erection of popu- larly-controlled homes of that character. The Chief-constable said he felt that the establishment of rescue homes was more important than all the prosecutions under- taken by the police.. He thought tha.t Car- diff might dra.w attention to the national need for such homes by instigating discus- sion upon it in their own Bill. A CHALLENGE. The Chairman read a lengthy letter from Mr. George II. Bibbings on the saane subject. The writer stated that amongst provincial cities Cardiff was one of the most fragantly immoral, that certain streets were haunted with disorderly women, who habitually molested passers-by; that somewhere along the tramway route there was a large colony of people of ill-fame; that there were whole ftreet-s of ill-fame in the city, where little children were being defiled; that the cor- poration cars were constantly used for the conveyanee of these persons, to the annoy- a.nce and contamination of respectable members of the community, &c. He asked whether the watch committee accepted these statements; whether the committee was aware that Plymouth and Liverpool were formerly smitten, equally with Cardiff, with leprosy; that the ohrief--constables of these places, with the hearty co- operation of the watch committee, had been able to wipe out the colonies of disorderly bouses; that the improvement was permanent, and that the owners were made equally responsible with the olFending tenants in those places; whether the Cardiff Watch Committee had the same powers as those at Plymouth and Liverpool, and, if so, why they had not been enforced; if not, whether such additional powers would be sought. If the committee did this (the writer concludedi it would do away with the sugges- tion that the committee had vested interests to conserve instead of public interests to defend. INSINUATION RESENTED. Several members strongly resented what they regarded as the insinuation underlyin" the concluding sentence, and the Chairman read out a long reply, which he suggested he should send to Mr. Bibbings. He pointed out that, although prosecutions for offences against the criminal law lay chiefly' with the police, the uplifting of the standard of the moral life of the city lay mostly with indi- vidual citizens. lie suggested that, instead of rushing to the press, those* interested in the advance of public morality and social purity should communicate with the police and co-operate with- the watch committee on every available occasion. If this were done there would be no need for further stones to j be thrown from behind the boulders of anonymity. The committee did not "Abriit that amongst provincial cities Cardiff was the most flagrantly immoral, and it had been demon- strated that public prosecutions did not tend to the reclamation of the fallen. The police were doing their duty in the matter of prosecutions within the powers that the law gave them. Some people seemed to for- get that vice was not always an offence against the criminal law. That there was vice in Cardiff no one attempted to deny, but what town and city was without it? The committee also contended that the state- ment that there were whole streets of houses of ill-fame in the city was one that could not be substantiated. The com- mittee were making efforts to secure greater powers to cope with the evil, and hoped to obtain them. I CHIEF-CONSTABLE INDIGNANT. I I -? In reply to Mr. Morgan Thomas, the Chief- constable stated, with some warmth, that he had never received a single complaint from an individual or from any society in Cardiff that had not been given careful attention. He challenged any man or woman to say so. "I think it is a vile suggestion," the Chief- constable added, "a.nd I hope that my record of service will also prove that my integrity is to be relied upon." (Hear, hear.). Mr. Morgan Thomas; I hope you will not misunderstand me. My only object in mak- ing the question was to have a definite denial given to the matter. Dr. Smith referred to the great improve- ment that had taken place during the last few years in certain hitherto notorious streets in Sa-ltmead. "He asked whether the police could confirm that. The Chief-constable; That is eo. There is another district, Temperanoetown. which is now absolutely clean; but not a single word is said about it by anybody. Mr. Morgan Thomas said that the Rev. John Thomas had told him that he was in possession of certain indisputable facts. The-Chairman; Then, as a citizen, he ought to have disclosed it to the police. The Chief-constable said that as soon as Mr. Bibbings's first letter appeared in the press he sent an officer to ask Mr. Bibbings if he would Come to give evidence against anyone who had molested him; but Mr. Bibbings was not at home, and nothing had been heard from him since. Mr. M,organ Thomas said that Mr. Bibbings travelled about a deal, and was often from home. It was decided, after further lengthy dis- cussion, to supply MT. Bibbings with a verbatim copy of the chief-constable's confi- dential report to the committ-ee-,por-tiona of which it had been agreed not to publish in the press in the interests of public moraJity-j and to invite that gentleman, together with the Rev. John Thomas and any other person who could assist the pa1iœ in their work, to attend the next meeting of the committee. A discussion also took place upon the steps taken by the police to prosecute the owners of disorderly-houses, and the chief-constable satisfied the committee that everything* was being done in that direction that was per- missible under the powers which the criminal law gave to the police.
I MILLINERY ROOM ON FIRE
MILLINERY ROOM ON FIRE The Cardiff Fire Brigade, under Superin- tendent Geen, was summoned to an out- break in Charles-street on Wednesday night, to find a room above Messrs. Master's out- fitting premi-ses on fire. In this room, which is in the occupation of Madame Lunie, milliner, the flooring and joists near the fireplace were burning, but the fire was extinguished in a few minutes before much damage had been done.
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Married in India I FAREWELL,A LONG FAREWELL" I In the Divorce Court on Wednesday Mrs. Ethel Mary Medley, a dav--hter-of Colonel Stewart, of Advorlich, Perthshire, was granted a decree nisi by reason of the desertion and misconduct of her husband, Colonel Ernest James Medley, an officer in the Indian Array. The suit was undefended. I Counsel stated that the marriage took place in November, 1887, in India. There were no children. In 1904 Colonel Medley wrote home to his wife from Indi.a: Please consider that I deserted you. The wife did not at first treat this seriously, but after otiher letters in September, 1905, she wrote a letter to her husband, in which she said:— I feel that you cannot understand love which can survive every wrong. My surrender was complete when I took you for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness or in health. If I had the chance I would return t.o you at any time, and do my best to make our life happy together, but do not fear, I shall not importune you any more. I see it is useless. In January. 1508. the petitioner got a letter from her husband, in which he Eaid he was leaving England for abroad with another la.dy. Mrs. Medley stated her husband placed against his name in t,he guest book at her father's house, Farewell, a long farewell." Other evidence was given to prove mis- oonduot.
IAGRICULTURAL CONTESTS.!
AGRICULTURAL CONTESTS. A CLASS FOR CAVALRY HORSES AT WENVOE SHOW. The annual ploughing match and horse show for Wenvoe and district was held on Wednesday at the Greave Farm, Wenvoe, under the presidency of Colonel Gore, J.P., Cwrtyrala. A cla.s.s for cavalry horse3, which had been introduced, attracted addi- tional interest. The judges in this section were Colonel Tyler, Llarutrithyd; Colonel W. Forrest, St. Fagan's; and Mr. \V. J. Tatem, Cardiff. The chief prize-winners were:- PLOUGHING.—Champion class (open)- 1st and End, Mers. James, Baglan. Senior class (Glamorgan and Monmouth): 1st, Edward Bawles, Castleton; 2nd, T. Da-vies, Bhoose. Junior class (open): Edwin Morgan, M'aindee. IIOESES.—Pair, engaged in ploughing: D. J. Morgan, Caeau. Brood mare, engaged in ploughing: W. Emdrson, Sweldon. Cart gelding or filly: S. Rarlclitre, Paila. Cart colt ox filly: S. Eooney, Dinaa Powis, Sucker cart colt: S. Radcliffe, Palla. Suckor, other than cart: John Thomas, Michaelstone. Suitable for cavalry purposes: 1st, David Ewans, Burdon IIiU; 2nd, E. Watts. Llantrithvd; 3rd, J. R. Wenslow, Ely. CATTLE, SHEEP, and PIGS.—Steers: W. Emerson, Sweklon. Heifers: D. Eva-ne, Burdon Hill. Yearling steers: G. Kooney, St. Andrew's. Yearling heifers: Oliveir Thomas Greave. Milch cows: W. Emerson. Breeding eWes: W. Emerson. Lambs: Edward Akers, I'entrebane. Pigs (tenant farmers and cottagen): G. Eooney. Collection of stock (challenge ehieid and gold badge): Oliver Thomas Gieave. SPECIAL PRIZE.S.-Turn-out: J. Howells, Green Farm. Servant: James Ferris, Pontcanna. I OHEPSTOW FARMERS' CLUB. The annual ploughing match of the Chep- stow Farmers' Club took place at Lower House Farm; Llanvair Discoed, on Wednesday, with the following results:— PLOUGHING.—Son of a member: G. H. Price, Wom- bridge Court, Herefordshire, and Charles Reed, Magor. Junior member: G. H. Baker (A. Baker, St. Bride's;. Ploughmen: C. Harris (Alfred Hale). CHAMPIONSHIP.—Open: 1st, E. Jeremy, St. ATvan's; 2nd, W. Jeremy, st. Arvau's. Local: Divided between A. Jones (A. Gale) and James Hill (B. Howard). Digging ploughs: E. Caie (J. Huggett, Ifton;. SPECTAL PRIZES.—Wife or lady relative of a mem- ber offering best site for ploughing: Mrs. J. S. Prit- chard. Best team: J. L. Talbot. First-class farm: II F. Parsons, South-brook. Second-class: B. Howard, Penylan. Third-class: H. Hale. Best cultivated farm on St. Pierre Estate (where no barbed wire is used): B. Pick, Matherno. Thatching ricks: G. Davies. Labourer's cottage and garden: E. Reeks (Allen Rymer), and F. Bodenham. Best hoed four acres of roots: Divided between W. Sheppard and E. James. Greatest number of l-ambs: J. Winter (E. Knight), 107 ewes, 167 lambs. Length of service: J. Winter. Hedging and ditching:, G. Lewis (T. Smith). Champion: G. Davies (H. V. Parsons).
I CARDIFF PENSIONS I
CARDIFF PENSIONS I A meeting of the Cardiff Old-age Pensions Committee was held at the City-hall on Wednesday, the Lord Mayor (Alderman Illtyd Thomas) presiding. Mr. Murphy, supervieer of Inland Revenue, having been introduoodto the members, he said that there would be a.bout 1,000 claims to deal with before January 1. He would have fifteen to twenty claims ready for each sub-committee to deal with next Tuesday. The reports of the various district sub- committees, who had met earlier in the evening, were adopted. The following were the chairmen and deputy-chairmen to hold office until November, 1909, and the number of claims for pensions already received from each district, nanlely:- Central and Ad,%msdown. Alderm an -C-a,rey, chairman; Alderman Lewis Morgan, deputy-chairman; 115 claims up to the time of meeting. Canton and Riversidc.-The Lord Mayor and Mr. J. W. Courtis; 230 claims. South and Grangetown.—Mr. J. A. IMdd and Mr. A. Sessions; 160 claims. Oatbays and Park.-Alderman F. J. Beavan and Mr. Jamies Taylor; 220 claims. Roath and Splott.—Sir W. 8. Grossman and Mr. Lovat-Praser; 176 claims.
LIFEBOAT SATURDAY FUNDI
LIFEBOAT SATURDAY FUNDI ATTRACTIVE MATINEE ARRANGED I FOR CARDIFF EMPIRE. A meeting was held in the Lord Mayor's parlour on Wednesday afternoon to make arrangements for the lifeboat matinee at the Cardiff Empire. Amongst those present were the Lady Mayoress (Miss Deanie Thomas), the deputy-mayoress (Mrs. H. C. Vivian), Mrs. F. J. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Morgan, Mr. Herbert Lewis, and Mr. T. W. Long. In the absence of the president (the Lord Mayor), Colonel G. E. Petty occupied the chair. The Hon. Secretary (Mr. E. Philpot-Crowther) announced that Mr. Oswald Stoll had gene- rously offered to the committee a matinee performance at the Empire on Wednesday. November 11, and also that the Earl and Countess of Plymouth. Viscount Tredegar, and Sir W. T. Lewie had kindly consented to act as patrons and supporters. Plans were made to promote the sneoess of the inatinee, under the patronage of the Lady Mayoress, and Mrs. F. J. Nichols (under whose chairmanship the arrangements for the whist-drive and dance at the Park-hall were so ably and successfully carried out; was unanimously requested to act in a similar capacity on this occasion. Under this distinguished patronage and the influen- tial assistance promised by the ladies, the matinee should be a brilliant success.
GIFTS FOR MR CHURCHILL_I
GIFTS FOR MR CHURCHILL I Mr. and Mrs. Winston Churchill were on Wednesday pre-sent,ed by the North-west Man- chester Liberal Association and many other subscribers with handsome souvenirs in the form of a diamond pendant and bracelet and a silver centre-piece to commemorate their marriage and Mr. Churchill's connection with the constituency. Mr. Churchill was interrupted in his speech by a suffragette, who was quickly expelled. He said it was a bitter and cruel sorrow when he was defeated, but the victory at the gene- ral election, when they scourged Protection out of Manchester and Salford with a cat-o'- nine-tails, far outweighed the subsequent defeat. Alluding to the cotton trade, he said dark cloudjs hung over the Palatinate, and the prospect was very alarming. He had not approached the parties simply because he believed in the common-sense of Lanca- shire folk, masters and men. The differences were not incapable of adjustment, and he hoped a settlement would be followed by the establishment of a eliding-scale.
MESSAGE FROM MR. EVAN ROBERTS
MESSAGE FROM MR. EVAN ROBERTS The last of the series of convention meet- ings at the Tabernacle Chapel, Hengoed, on Wednesday was marked with more than ordi- nary enthusiasm, as a message was read by the Rev. D. S. Jones (Bridgend) from. Mr. Evan Roberts, as fo,llowl. Telil them all to be of good courage and to pray on, bearing with one another, for Christ's saKe. There was again a crowded audience, in. cluding, people from. the Rhymney, Rhondda, Western, and other valleys, who likened to an address by Mrs. Penn Lewis (Leicester) on the subject of "The Power of the Cross." The services have throughout been marked by the revival spirit.
HOCKEY. I
HOCKEY. I CARDIFF CENTRAL V. BRIDGEND. I Played at Llandaff ileitis on Wednesday, and after a well-contested game the visitors ran out victors by nine goals to four. Scorers for the winners, the Rev. Geo. Jenkins (3), A. Gaylord (3), and Roy Jenkins (3); for Cardiff Central, Ketrny Reee (3) and Alf Evane (1). Cardiff Hayes, 6; Emerwld Ladies, 3. Tvy Firsts, 0; Ivy Seconds, 0.
A Crowded KitchenI ———.0——-
A Crowded Kitchen I ——— .0 ——- LODGERS WHO LIE ON TABLES I An extraordinary state of affairs at a. Pontypridd common lodging-house was dis- closed in the evidence given by Police-inspec- tor Salter at the local police-court on Wed- nesday, the stipendiary (Mr. Arthur Lewis) presiding. The case was one in which Richard Lou.gher, proprietor of a lodging-house, I situate at the Tram-road, Pontypridd, i was charged with a breach of the I council bye-laws. Mr. J. Oolenso Jones (the district council clerk) appeared for the prose- cution, and Mr. Tom Phillips for the defence. Inspector Salter spoke to visiting the defendant's lodging-house late at night. He discovered 48 men and thirteen women in the kitchen, distributed in various ways over the room. Three men were lying on a. table near the door, and two men were lying down on a cooking-etove and two others on a heap of small coal. A number of men were also lying about the floor and others standing up. From inquiries he (the inspector) then made he was told by those present that they had all paid 4d each, with the exception of three, who had paid 6d, and had beds reserved for them upstairs, it being understood that thoc.who only paid 4d. were not supposed to have a bed. Police-sergeant Clynch gave corroborative evidence, and aaded that when on previous occasions he visited the place he found the same conditions of things existent, and the landlord had been accordingly warned. Mr. Phillips urged tha.t his client had acted with the best of motives. Some of these people paid nothing for the shelter, and they would simply be taken rather than left to wander about the streets. Even an unfor- tunate woman was deserving of a place to shelter rather than be allowed to die in the gutter. If these men went about the streets, then murders, burglaries, and what not would be committed, and defendant had acted from purely philanthropic motives. The Stipendiary imposed a fine of £ 5.
IA MEETING IN THE TYROLI
A MEETING IN THE TYROL I I GERMAN LADY AND HUSBAND'S I LETTER. In the Divorce Corurt on Wednesday Mrs. Lucy Sophie Wilhelmina Beattie Simms sought a divorce from her husband, Mr. Frederick Richard Simms, the managing director of a motor-car company. Mr. Barnard, K.C., stated that the petitioner was a Germain lady, whose parents resided in the Tyrol. There she met the respondent, who had a shooting-box there. He was born in Germany, of a German father, but oanie to England some years ago, and was naturalised here. They were married on April 29, 1903, at St. George's, Hanover-square, and went off to the Italian lakes for their honeymoon. They then lived in London, where their married life was very unhappy. After a very few months the husband told his wife to go back to her parents in the Tyrol. In September, 1903, he came out there to his shooting-box, and petitioner lived with him there for a week or two. He then returned to England, refusing to allow his wife to join him. I The matter came before the President, who in May, 1904, granted a decree for restitution of conjugal rights. It was never complied with, but in A,pril, 1908, the petitioner received the following letter; Dear Lucy,—I am tired of living with a feeling that all my movements are being pried upon by other people, so, to out I matters short, if you or your lawyers want useful information oonceruing me, inquiries ma.de at the Tudor Hotel, Oxford-street, will probably place you in possession of facts such as will satisfy your curiosity. Inquiries showed that the respondent had stayed at the hotel with another woman. A decree nisi was granted.
i ALARMING FIRE AT HIRWAIN.…
ALARMING FIRE AT HIRWAIN. I During the email hours of Wednesday a fire broke out in the store-rooms of the l premises of Mr. D. P. Davies, provision mer- cha.nt a.nd baker and confectioner, Emlyn I Stores, Hirwain. The gtore-rooms were Ideftmyed; but no serious damage was done to the adjoining property. The damage is) considerable, but is partly insured.
Unfaithful Husband I
Unfaithful Husband I CARDIFF COUPLE DIVORCED I Mr. Justice Bargrave Deane on Wednesday granted a decree nisi to Mrs. Lottie Mabel Rodliffe on the ground of the creulty and misconduct of her husband, Harry Rodliffe. The suit was undefended, and counsel for the petitioner said the parties were mar- ried at Gardiff in 1900. and there was one child. The respondent was a warehouseman, and after the marriage they went to reside at Belfast, where the husband was employed. He lost th&\t employment after they had lived there for three years, and went to London to seek employment, while the wife went to stay with some friends at Holy- head. While there she was visited by her husband, and became very ill. Subsequently they resided in Dubain and Belfast, and in 1906 she returned to live with her mother at Cardiff, while the respondent had a situation in Canada. He sent her various small eums of money from time to time, amounting to zL37, during his 26 months' absence, and returned to Cardiff in May of this year. He promised to make her a home in Canada when he could do so, but said he had not been able to, as he had been very ill. She learned that this was incorrect, and some time afterwards met her husband in the street with a woman. Stie spoke to a policeman, who informed her the woman was of a certain character, and, acting on police advice, she had him watched. Mrs. Rodliffe said, after her marriage in 1900, they lived at various places in London, and eventually went to Belfast. Petitioner described what happened at Holyhead, and bore out counsel's statement as to succeed- ing events. Evidence was given by Dr. Rowe, of Holy- head, as to the nature of the illness for which he attended Mrs. Rodliffe, and by a witness who watched the respondent in Cardiff, and saw him on various occasions proceed with women of certain chaxaater to. well-known houses in Cardiff. Police-constable William Welaher, a plain- clothes officer, on speoial duty at Cardiff to keeip watch on disorderly houses, said a house in Somerset-street, where the respon- dent had been seen to take a woman, Was known as a disorderly house, and was recognised as being used for improper pur- poses. A decree nisi, with costs, and the custody of "he child, was granted.
,MISSED HIS MONEY. I
MISSED HIS MONEY. I IFIREMAN WHO SAID HE WAS I I DRUGGED AT BARRY. John Darroch and James Straney, both of Barry, were placed in the dock at Penarth Police-court on Wednesday charged with the theft of 10s. in cash from the person of Samuel Brown, a fireman on board the steamship Raglan, at present at Barry Dock. Prosecutor said he met Straney I in the Castle Hotel, Barry Dock, the previous even- ing, and had some drinks with him. Later they met Darroch, and went to other hotels, and had more drink. At the last house he had half a pint, and remembered no more until he awoke in the Barry Dock Police- station, and found that aJl his money was gone. He believed the beer at the last house must hare been drugged, as he was not a man that half a pint would "turn over," nor was he at all drunk when he went in there. Jacob Freidman, a marine fireman, stated that about eleven o'clock the previous evening he saw the complainant helpless in Dock View-road. Straney was trying to lift him up, and putting his hands in his pockets at the same time. The other defendant was with him, and when asked what they were doing they sa.id that Brown belonged to the same ship, and they were taking him home. The prisoners left the complainant, and witness and his friend then took complainant to the police-station. Darroch denied the charge, and Straney said he was too drunk at the time to know anything a-bout it. The case was adjourned till Friday at Barry. I
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WILLIAMS, 28 and 30, ROYAL ARCADE. el921 rpfHE ^.EEKLY m AIL, ONE PENNY. i* j Cheero Tea f is the tea for pessimists Cheero helps people to acquire a more hopeful view of life. It begets cheerfulness sunny smiles —buoyant spirits —good- will. We sell "Cheero" Tea in £ lb. and ^lb, packet3, 1/4, 1/6) & tt8:.per lb. PULL WEIGHT WITHOUT THE WRAPPER. THE Direct Trading Co. 1-41 9 Branches in Cardiff, Swansea H H Merthyr & BBa?rry Dock. ?a MM Printed and published by Thomas Jones for the pro- prietors, at 68a, t-t. Mary-street, in the City of Car- diff; by James Norman, Castle-street, Swansea.; by R G. Williams, Glebe-land-street, Merthyr Tydvil; at the shop of Mr. Wesley Williams, BridiZelid -all in the County of Glamorgan.; by Ja.hez Thomas, 22, Higl1- street, ewport; at the shop of Mr. J. I\ Caffrey, Monmotith-botli in the County of Monmouth; at the shop of Mr. David Job, IjTH«l!y, in t,he County of Carmarthen: and at the offices of Mr. T. A. Dav, The Bulwark, Brecon, in the County o' Brecknock. THURSDAY, OOTOBEB 15. Uoa.