Evening Express

PRINCE ALBERT'S COURAGE Prince Albert of Belginm is to start for an extensive exploring expedition in Arica iu the early days of April. Several papers had suggested the inadvisability of such an exten- give trip to be undertaken by the heir of the throne, first, owing to the King's age and the possibility of his sudden demise; and, secondly, because the Prince's trip will, of course, often endanger bis own life; but this advice appears to have been neglected by Prince Albert, who can be congratulated on his courage and strength of purpose.

HOUSE FULL OF GAS Mr. Ambrose, coroner, held an inquiry yesterday at Walthamstow into the deaths of John Land Fysh and Sophia Land Fysh; aged respectively 87 and 73, whose bodies were found in their bedroom at their house on Sunday, with every gas-jet in the house turned on. Benjamin Temple, brother of Mrs. Fysh, said her husband was -a retired boot and shoe dealer. They were a very happy couple, and there was no reason why they should have taken their lives. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased met their death by coal gas poisoning, evidently designed, but that there was no evidence to show by whom it was designed.

j COLLECT ION FOR INFIRMARY As the outcome of a recent public mootin,g held to consider the beet means of rendering (financial aissistanoe towards the Cardiff Infirmary, it was resolved to make a liouse- to^house oollee-tion throughout the colliery villages of Foohriw, including Pentwyn and Penybank. A ready response was made to the appeal, a sum of £ 15 18s. having been suBbsoribed, and this amount, lees small inci- dental expenses, has been forwarded to the oflioera of the institution.

DISTINGUISHED PATIENTS Sir John Hare is very much better this morning. No further bulletins will be issued. Bir Edward Boyle is much the same as yes- terday. Mr. Nield passed a good aighit. iThe im- provement in hie condition is well main- tained. Mr. Albert Midlane, the well-known hymn- writer, of Newport, Isle of Wigtht, passed a restless night, and is weaker. He has been unconscious for the last twelve hours.

I COAL BAKGE SUNK The London barge True Love, loaded with coal, sank in the River Medway, near Rochester Bridge, early this morning with all sails set. Captain James Lingham, of Northfleeit, and the mate managed to gety to shore in a small boat.

WAR AGAINST CIVILISATION Wbat's brought me here now?" asked a tired-looking prisoner at Tottenham yester- day. Too mucih drink," tersely replied a constable. Very well," ansvyered the 'prisoner. I dare say I was Agfa ting if the constable Stays so. I always feel as if I want to smash through civilised ways of living when I'm in any oupe." The BeuteuOe was seven deya. i

"In a State of Terror." I SEQUEL TO A MINERS' STRIKE I [SPECIAL TO THE "EVENING EXPRESS."] I I j The Durtkerton Colliery riot case is engag- ing the attention of Mr. Justice Ridley a,nd a jury at Somerset Assises at Taunton to-day. Edward Stock, George Gay, Mark Ford, Frederick Woodhams, Eli Bridges, James Maggs, George Probert, Thomas Davis, John Carter, William Stock, Frederick Elmes, and Harry Lodge, all colliers, ranging in age from fifty to eighteen, are charged with riotous assembly at Dunkerton and Camerton, near I Radstook, on January 22, with the object cf preventing Sidney Budd, Willia-m West, Frank Wilcox, Alfred Goold, William Kugg, and othere from working for the Dunkerton Collieries (Limited), and that they after- wards threatened these men in a violent and turbulent, manner, and said they would do injury and spoil to their dwelling-houses. Mr. Holma.n Gregory prosecuted, and Mr. Weather by defended. All the defendants pleaded not guilty. Jlr. Gregory said the Dunkerton Collieries employed seven hundred people. The cart- ing boys, who were paid from 5s. 6d. to 5s. lOd. per day, went out on strike, and were fol- lowed by hewers and a large number of others. Matters went on fairly quietly until January 22, when the defendants and others caused very serious riots, in consequence of fifty or sixty other men continuing to work it the collieries. A large crowd of strikers visited the houses of some of "these men, threw stones at the windows, and put the place in a state of terror. The manager's son fired shots in the air from a gun in self- defence, and injured several strikers. (Proceeding.)

Wealthy Lady's Will I SETTLEMENT OFTHE RAWNSLEY CASE In the Probate Court to-day (befote the President. Sir John Bigfram, and a pecial jury) the suit came on for further hearing in reference to the will of Mrs. Elsie R.awnsley, wife of Major Gerald Thomas Rawnsley, of the Royal Army Medical Corps, which was disputed under circumstances already reported. Before his lordship took his seat counsel and their clients held a long consultation, with the result that terms were arranged by which the property was to be divided, and the will of the 28th of September, 1906, was pro- nounced for. Mr. Barnard, K.C., on behalf of the plaintiff, said that in this case the parties had to thank his lordship for giving them an opportunity of discussing the matter, and he was glad to inform the court that the parties had come to terms. Part of the terms was that the will of the 28th of September, 1906, should be pronounced, for the parties had decided that the property should be divided. He had also, on behalf of the plaintiff, to say that he withdrew all charges which had been made or suggested against Mr. Lewin. There was another matker Major Rawnsley wished him to state. It had been stated in the opening of the case that he was a sur- geon-general in the Army. That was not correct. He was simply a major. Again, it had been opened to the jury that before the marriage a child by him was born. That statement, Major ltewnsley informed him, was absolutely untrue, and he desired to deny it in the witness-box. Mr. Hume W liams, K.C., on behalf of the defendants, said he did not think it was worth while for Major Rawnsley t deny it. Of course, he was bound to accept his denial. He did not remember that it was a material point m the case. If Major Rawnsley thought he o,.ght to go into the box and deny it, by all means let him do so. He (counsel) joined with Mr. Barnard in say- ing that he thought the parties were to bo congratulated upon the fact that this ? lon? and painful case had come to an en and h. joined in thanking his lordship in giving them the opportunity of coming to a settle. ment. With regard to Mr. Lawin he had his reputation at stake, and. therefore, it was an essential part of the terms of settlement that the charges made against him should be withdrawn. He would like aloo to say that it appeared that in OPOnixg the cae-e he (MT. Hume Williams) had stated that Mr. Green- land, the solicitor who prepared the draft of a will that was never executed was under that will to take C50. He was informed that that was not so. and he was glad to make that correction. Mr. Greenland should not take anything under the wiN. He only had the power to make ordinary profeasiopal charges. Mr. Barnard said they had agreed to dis- cha.rge the jury a.nd remunerate them at the rate of a guinea a day. Annie Thompson, a nurse, one of the atteet, ing witnesses to the will in dispute, dated the 28th of September, 1906, was then called to prove it. She said &he was askel to sign the will, and her signature was on it as attesting witness. She could not say whether Mr. Rawnsley signed the will first. A witness, named Bridger, the other attest- ing witness, who said that she did not remem- ber seeing Mrs. Rawnsley sign the will, but she might have done. Mr. Hume Williams is-aid tha,t Mr. Lewin was present, and saw the deceased sign in the presence of the two witnes-ses, and he should think that was enough. Mr. Lewin, in reply to the President, said that both the witnesses were present when the deceased signed the will. The President: Is not that sufficient? Mr. Bawiard: Yes, my lord. As to the question rding the child after which has been said I will not put Major Rawnsley in the box. The President: I do not think it is at all necessary. I did not understand that there was any reflection of the kind upon Major Rawnsley. His lordship then prouncad for the will of the 28th of September, 1906.

I AN ODDFELLOW HONOURED In recognition of his services as Gtrand- mEu=de-r of the Dowlaiks District of the Man- chester Unity of Oddfellows for 1908, P.P.G.M. AViiliam Price (Gity of Refwge) was last even- ing at- a purple lecture presented with a chastely-designed go,ld jewel, many refe- rences to his faithiuln^s being made by the officers of the fraternity.

I PURSE-SNATCHING STORY I WiLhelm Reike, Dock-street, a. German elhip's carpenter, was charged on remand at Newport to-day with azsaulting MiSS Mabel Williams, Stow Park-circle, an-d also stealing a silver purse containing about 10s. in silver from her. Mlabel Williaaiis said that about 7.26 on the evening of the lath inst. she was walking along Park-square. It was dark at the time. She saw a* man coming towards her and her friend, and he brushed between them, snatching her purse, at the same time giving her a slight blow in wrenching it off her wrist. The man then ran away. Her friend followed him, but could not keep tup with him. She was not sure the prisoner was the man. M'iee Mordey, who was with the previous witness, said s'he thought the defen- dantwas the man. Prisoner emphatically denied the charge. The case was dismissed.

I MERTHYR BOROUGH DISTRESS In consequence of tihe prevailing distress at Cyfarthfa, t;he Dowlais Iron and Steel- workers' Lodge has forwarded £10. making £ 20 in all, towards the relief of their fellow workmen. A sum of 15 has also been voted to the fund by the Dowlais Federated pis- trict of Miners, and a further appeal is being made in favour of a, levy of A. per head from the colliery workmen towards the same object.

I PONTYPRIDD WOMAN "TAKEN PH." A smartly-dressed young woman, named Eva Pearce, was charged at Pontypridd to- day with stealing £ 6 17s., belonging to Mrs. Ellen Crook, of Leyshon-street, Pontypridd, with whom Pearce had been* staying for A few days. Mrs. Crook explained that defen- dant had represented that she had been recommended to Mrs. Crook's house as a desirable place to lodge at. Subsequently, however, Pearce suddenly vanished, and it was then discovered that out of £ 13 9s. which Mrs. Crook kept in an unlocked drawer in defendant's bedroom L6 9s. had been abstracted. Investigations were set on foot by the police, and defendant, who was recognised by Mrs. Crook, was arrested by Police-constable J. Evans as she was coming out of Cardiff Prison. Pearce was now sen- tenced to two months' imprisonment.

BOTH STUBBORN & VIOLENT William Henry Christopher, a young fellow, was before the magistrates at Mer- I thyr to-day on a series of charges. He went into the Cambrian Inn, Bethesda-street, whilst drink, and refused to leave. He assaulted Mrs. Murphy, the landlady, pum- melled Polioe-oonstaible Bramley, who was called in to eject him, and tore the chain of his helmet, and severely hit the hand of a man named William Powell, who went to the constable's assistance. The Stipendiary sent him to prison for two montfn,

AUSTRIA AND StRVlAi -0 I SERBS ANXIOUS FOR PEACE If We Are Attacked We Shall Fight 11 Yesterday's news from the various Euro- pean capitals indicated that a rather less gloomy view of the Balkan equation was taken than during the past few days. One very important point making for peace consists in the fact that Great Briain, Russia, and France are in perfect accord, and are using their best influence with Austria to prevent an outbreak. M. Milovanovitch, the Servian Foreign Minister, interviewed by the war correspon- dent of the "Daily Telegraph," said:- "We ha.ve done nothing- to give Austria any serious reason to imagine that Servia. con- templates even provoking a war. Quite the I' contrary, for Sei-via has left her frontiers which face Austria without troops. And why? Because we have faithfully, eerupplousiy followed in that, as in other respects, the counsel of the great Powers. Servia wishes for peace; that is no doubt the case. Then you have the Peninsula of the Balkans, wherein, if war conies, it will be found as ever most difficult to localise the conflict and to circumscribe its area. Therein is a further source of danger of whkh Europe is as weH aware as ourselves. Neither Europe nor we want to awaken, a spirit of unrest and conflict, for surely other countries would sooner or later become in- volved. We seek and we cat to prevent war, but if we are driven to fight, to defend ourselves, we shall do so to the death and until the very end. Austria-Hungary has said before all Europe that she does not want to conquer I Servia, but merely to give us a leeeon. What-! ever may be her intention, if woe are attacked we shall fight, I repeat, to the last. There is only one possible solution. Servia mast attain, and retain the independent posi- tion which she des-ires and has. Either in a struggle for existence she must emes-ge free and- untrammelled, or be beaten and dis- j a,ppea,r altogether. That might create grave complications in Europe, as, indeed, war itself must do. Consequently, Europe cannot! view such an outlook with much less concern than we do, and she also is with us in, having her interests en the side of peace. Emperor .Desires Peace Paris Friday.—A Vienna dispatch to the I Matin states that on his return from, Bel- j grade to Vienna, Count Forg-ach, the Aus- j trian Ambaaaa?ior to Servia, was received by th& Emperor Francis Joasph. In the ,?d by of the audience .the Emperor expressed his pro fouiKM?asire for peace and a fer-er vth bli?S, that a pacific solution might be found of the difficulties with Servia.—Central News. The Crisis Over An Exchange Paris message states that Russia has consented to joint action in regard to the Balkan Question. This is con- eidered to end the crisis. A Central News message says: It is learned officially tihaot the German proposal for action by the Powers at Belgrade has been accepted ny Russia.

I Photographs in Court STORY OF ALLEGED SWINDLE Nine charges of stealing money by means of a trick were preferred at Cardiff Police- court to-day against Oliarles Hodge (54), of Strathnairn-street. It was alleged that he thus obtained 2s. from William Thomas Mor- gan. 3s. from Harriett Middleton, 10s, from Frederick White, 5s. from Emily Bees, ls. from Elizabeth Martin, 3s. from Ellen Evans, Is. from Mary Pitten, 3s. from Annie James, and 3s. from Annie Hunt. About 300 photo- graphs were scattered about the solicitors' dœk.s. Mr. Hardld Lloyd, who prosecuted, said he thought his wors-hip would come to the con- clusion tha.t prisoner was guilty of what could only be described as a very big swindle, which had been camed on for some c{)n-I siderable time. For the past seven or eight years prisoner had carried on a business which he himself described as the Phoenix Photo Company, and the offences were in connection with what was known as photo, enlargements. The method adopted was this: The man called at a house and produced two mirrors, a<t the same time asking the occupier whether he or she would like a photo enlarged. Sometimes prices were arranged as high as 16s. or 17s., and he would tell the customer that if a certain sum was paid as a deposit he would retarn the sa.me evening or next day and give them a pair of mirrors, whilst in due course the enlargement would also be given. In each case it was understood by the customer that the money paid was a deposait, and that the mirrors and enlarge- ment would come. Ptrieoner, however, never came agad-n after receiving the money, no one knew where he was, and in very few cases were the photographs returned. By means of a search warrant Detective-ser- gefbut Dioks entered the houoe of prisoner, and there found no fewer than 3SO photo- graphs, and between 300 and 400 letters öf complaint from all over the country. Another feature was that the money mostly ca.me from poor people, and persons often thanded the only photographs they possessed of dead relatives, which were even more valuable than the money. Mrs. Middleton, of 26, Edward-street, said prisoner called upon her in July last and received 2s. from her He gave an address in Woodville-road, and when her husband called there a young lady said, "The artist is out." Ere another witness was called the prisoner aaked, "In pleading- guilty would that exclude me from all other charges?" Mr. Lloyd: It would as far as Cardiff is concerned, but not outside. Prisoner: If I admit, that there are cases outside Cardiff would that vindicate me foi those outside? Mr. Milner-Janes said he would hear a second charge. Fred White, a car-driver, of 32, Cecil-street, said that for two guineas he was to receive two enlargements, six cabinete, and two mirrors. Witness brought the price down to 35s. paid him 10s., and sent two photographs to the address given by prisoner. Nothing was received from prisoner afterwards. Prisoner sought to show as an excuse that he could not possibly do photographs of the kind promised for the amount. Evidence having becugiven by Mrs. Emily Rees, Pearl-street, and Mrs. Ellen Evans, Moon-st-reet., the defendant was remanded, bail being allowed.

I ALTERED DATE ON TICKET I Albert Jones (19), a collier, of New Tre. degar, was summoned at Blackwood to-day. for altering the date on the railway ticket on January 25 and of attempting to use it on the Brecon and Merthyr Railway. Mr. Lyn- don Cooper, Newport, prosecuted. George Harris, a ticket inspector, stated that he was travelling from Newport to New Tredegar, a-nd when between Baesaleg and Maesy- owmmer he examined defendant's ticket, and saw that, although the date was apparently .correct, it waa not one of that day's issue. {Defendant persisted tha.t he bcu?h't the locket that morning, bnt it was subsequently iwovered that the date bad been altered ?r?m January 23 to 25. Defendant pJe&dad ,iM'Y, and the B?noh fined him 10s. and g,,s, making the tot? up to £ 4 5s. A month was the alternative.

I IN THE POLICE-COURTS. Albert Bearch, marine-store dealer, of Caer- philly. was fined L3 at Blackwood to-day for causing a horse to be worked whilst in an unfit state, at Maesycwmmer, on February 19. Thomas Williams (fifteen), collier boy; Wil- lia.m Bees (fourteen), errand boy, and Joseph Jones (fifteen), collier boy. all of Bar- goed. were summoned at Hengoed to-day for jostling" outside the Bargoed new hall. Police-const able Williams described t-he oon- duot as most objectionable, a sort of horse- play wrestling on the footpath. Thomas Williams was fined 36., and the other two defendants Is. each.

I.LIFE TOO SHORT TO QUARREL The Clerk (Mr. E. H. Davies) at Blackwood Police-court to-day) introduced an assault charge as follows:—Annie Williams has sum- moned Annie B"ho. for assault, and Annie Baeh,a.m has summoned Annie Williams. They appear to have had a "scra.p." Is there no change of the people making this up in this oold weather? The Chairman (Mr. T. P. White): If they she^k hands and had a good warm shake it might mend matters. The Olerk: I thintk if they had a little time to reflect on it they might find life too short to quarrel. The Bench adjourned the case fo-r two months.

I AIR RIFLE SHOOTING RHONDDA ♦Fcrndaile Oonserv&tire—N. Thomas, 27; W. Bicker, 26; W. Watkins, 52; E. Stone, 31; J. Lawlor, 32; H. Palmer, 28; J. M'Devitt, 2B; <5. Taylor, 28; E. Thorpe, 29; J. James, 26; F. Locke, 29; W. Brown, 28- total, 344. Pentre Band-A- Smith, 28; B. Prifccb&rd, 26; D. Lewis, 36; R. Kinsey, 24; G. Webber, 29; W. Fowles- l&nd, 30; W. Jenkins, 30; M. Davies, 30; L. Phiiiips, 29; T. Morgan, 26; J. Bailey, 28; J. Jones, 50—: total, 336. j

I Passive Resisters I ANOTHER NEWPORT BATCH I Passive resistance, which had gone out of fashion of late, was in evidence again at Newport to-day. Ten members of the resus- citated Citizens' League were summoned for non-payment of a portion of their poor rates, viz., the Rev. Harry Abraham, the Rev. W. W. Vivian, Alderman M. Mordey, and Messrs. G. W. Arimstead, E. Hicks, Edwyn Cooke, L. Summerfield, Tom Jones, Francis Watkins, and Ijewis Watkins. With the consent of all parties the Rev. Harry Abraham, ex-president of the Free Church Council became themouthpi ec eof resisters, and as it was nearly one o'clock when the oases were reached, Mr. Abraham, with a well-understood glance at the clock, said he would not occupy the court very long as they were human as well a08 even the magistrates. "Yes," smilingly interposed Mr. G. R. Mar- tyn, the presiding magistrate, "1 wa.nt to get my lunch." Mr. Abraham was glad that his friends and himself were now beint. treated in the same manner as other people. There was no ques- tion of law which they could present with any hope of acceptance, a.nd they were, therefore, waiting anxiously for a change in the law. But at Newport there were local oircttm- stances which made them resist, because there were a number of Catholic schools, with 50 teaahers, and a salary roll of over £ 3,700 a year, which were not under complete public control. The Presiding Magistrate: Don't you think if you simply said "We object to pay," that would serve you.r purpose? Mr. Abraham sadd they only wished it to be known that they did not wish to escape the ordinary obligations of citizens, but under the circumstances they would pay on compulsion, as the magistrates would not allow them to go to prison for a holiday. The usual course followed. "Ordered to pay" was the formula.

I Pretty Girl's Intrigue I I REVOLVER FRIGHTENS MERCHANT An extraordinary trial for attempted murder has just ended 'in the Schoenberg suburb, Berlin. The culprit, Anna Dalheimer, a tiny, fragile, and extremely pretty girl, accused of shooting her lover in the leg, told a story which, despite its tragi efoundation, sent the court into fits of laughter. She had liaison with a wealthy coal mer- chant, who took her into his office as book- keeper. When the lover threw her over she bought a revolver, and by this resolute action regained his affection. After some months' further bliss the coal marchant turned coal. Thte time again Fraulein D-alheimer brought hith to his senses wth threats, and his new ardour was greater than before. No fewer than five times did the lover try to break off the relations, but each time his diminutive mistress cowed him at the revolver's point into fresh submission and love. This would probably ha.ve continued for year-s had not t.he love-sick maiden mare the mistake of trying the effect of a real shot, which brought her lover literally to his knees. The court declared that such ex- traordinary relations proved that the accused was 'eccentric aud hysterical," and let her off with a light sentence.

Great Footrace SHRUBB DEFEATS [JORANOO Buffalo, Thursday. — Shrubb defeated Dora-ndo in a fifteen miles match here to- day, sma,shing every American record from the first to the fifteenth mile. The race started at 9.11 p.m. and wascharacterised by a very fast pace throughout. Dorando led in the first lap. Shrubb. however, went to the front in the second mile, and bad gained a lap in sine ia 10min. 5 4-5see. In the seventh mile Shrubb, having by this time gained two laPs, tried to increase the distance still further, but the Italian hung close to his heels. Shrubb completed the' first seven miles in 37min. 58 3-5sec. At the tenth mile shrubb had gained an- other lap. Thenceforward the race became a mere procession, for although Dora.ndo tried repeatedly to make up some of the distance lost, the Englishman would never allow him to get more than fifteen yards away. Shrubb's marvellous runjiing evoked constant applause. It was generally agreed that for a fifteen-ipile raoe it was peerless. As an indication of the paoe set by Shrubb it may be stated that the five miles were run i l 26min. 43sec„ the ten miles in 54min. 50 3-5eec., and the fifteen in lhr. 24min. 6 4-5sec. Both the runners Were in excellent condi- tion at the end of the race. Dorando finished with "n eprint.

THE M- BOY I THE MISSING NEYLAND BOY I Nothing has yet been heard of the where- abouts of Thomas Webb, aged fourteen years- and-a-half. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Webb, of Honeyborough, Neylaaid. The boy has been missing since February 9, and on that date he was seen making his way to Milford Haven. A servant girl at Milford says she saw the missing boy outside MT. Hole's shop at Milford on the 17th, that is, eight days later, but there is no corrobora- tion of her statement, and as the boy was well known at Milford it is hardly probable but someone else would have seen him had the girl's story been true. At first it was believed the lad, who has a hankering for the sea, had gone out in a trawler with his uncle, but the latter has returned from sea and says he never saw the boy. The missing boy, though so young, has been of singu- larly roving habits. For the last four years he has been in the habit of disappearing for days at a time, and had a way of ingratiat- ing himself with either friends or entire strangers, so that he was generally oared for. The missing boy is of short stature, of fair complexion, with light hair, blue eyes, and is wearing a coat too large for him. r At Newport Workhouse OUT Newport correspondent etetes that the boy had been for a day or two an inmate of the workhouse at Newport. He was admitted on February and appeared before the visiting committee on the follow. ing day. He gave his name as Thomas Webb, aged fifteen, and said his father and mother were dead, and the goods and chattels had been sold by his grandfather (Thomas Wil- liams, of Haverfordwewt), who was too poor to keep him, and who was receiving an old-age pension. 'Pa.rt of the lad's story was that he walked from Neyland to Neath, where a gen- tleman paid his train fare to Newport. The committee, having heord his story, decided to adjourn the matter to make inquiries, but, whilst the committee were still sitting, the boy walked out of the workhouse gate and absconded, and has not been seen since, as far as the workhouse authorities are con- oerned.

I SUFFOCATED WHILST IN DRINK A sad s'tate of .things "MiS revealed at an inquest at Oaefam to-day on the body of David How&Je (41), a collier, of 8, Victoria-street, Caerau, who was found dead at No. 17, Railway-terrace, at that place, on Tuesday- The evidence showed that deceased left his owe house a.bout mid-day on Tuesday, and went to the Blaenllynfi Hotel, where he met three women—Hannah Dunn (who said her husband was away), a woman named Rees, and another named Andrews. Deceased went to No. 17, Runway-terrace, where the three women were, and stayed until five o'clock. He returned again at 9.30 with a bottle of whisky, and was quite drunk. They consumed the whisky between them. Howells would not go home, and when Mrs. Dunn went to bed at 10.30 she left deceased lying on the floor with a. pillow under hds head. Next morning Howells was found dead with his face buried in the pillow. Mrs. Andrews said her husband was at Bristol. They were all under 'the influence of drink, whilst Rees said she did not know Howells was a married man. Dr. Harris Jones stated tha.t deceased was suffocated whilst under the influence of drink and a verdict was returned accordingly.

I THE ALTERNATIVE I What do you do," the driver of a London fire engine was asked yesterday in the High Court, when people do not get out of the way of the engine?" Well," was the reply, if they don't get out of the way they usually get knocked over." The case was one in which an old country man failed in his action 1 for damages against the London County Council, by one of whose fire engines J he had been bowled over.

I WIDOW AND MARRIED MAN I • Richard Owen, a collier, was summoned at Merthyr to-day by Margaret Price, a Deri widow, to show cause, Ac. Mr. F. P. Charles appeared for the complainant, and Mr. T. J. Thomas for the defendant. The woman was formerly a chapel-cleaner, and in order to eke out a living she took in lodgers. Owen was one of these paying guests, and it was said that he represented himself to be a single man, wheras, in fact, he had a wife living at Aberystwith. The Bench made an order for payment of 4s. 6d. a week.

Rarly this morwims the Fniey fishing yawl Lane,, wihilst fishing fifteen miles off land, was mn into and cut completely in two by a large German steamer. The crew of six bands were saved.

Mrs. Despard and Co. IN COURT FOR OBSTRUCTION Mrs. Despard and four other suffragists, who were last week remanded on a charge of obstructing the police in connection with the Women's Freedom league deputation to Mr. Asquith at the House of Commons, again appeared at Bow-street this morning. Miss Margaret Sidley, the first defendant, declared she asked for a Member of Parliament, and called witnesses, who said the defendant was perfectly orderly and quiet. The magistrate bound her over with an alternative of a month's imlyrisoninpent. The defendant re- fused to be bound over. Mrs. Despard, who, a police inspector alleged, was the leader of the raid of women determined to get into the House, then entered the dock. She said she went to the House as a private individual, and emphati- cally denied that she tried to force her way through the police. The Magistrate said the defendant's insis- tence on remaining until admitted to the House was contrary to all rule and order and could not be allowed. She was bound over or, in default, one month. Mais. Des,pa.rd's sentence was resumed with cries of shame, one woma-ii having to be ejected from the court, by the police.

TO-MORROW'S FOOTBALL CARDIFF V. BRISTOL, at Cardiff. Cardiff: Back, H. B. Winfield; three-quar- ter backs (selected from), J. L. Williams, L. M. Dyke, D. Furnish, W. Spilier, and R. A. Gj bbs; half-backs, P. F. Bush icapta-in) and W. Morgan; forwards (selected from), F. Sipith, J. Brown, J. Casey, J. Pugsley, J. Daley, Westacott, J. Powell, G. Yewlett. W. Casey, and Gaceon. NEWPORT V. SWANSEA, at Swansea. Swansea: Back, J. Bancroft: three-quarter backs, W. Trew (captain), Phil Hopkins, II. Toft, and Bryn Lewis; half-'backs, R. Owen and R. Jones; forwards (selected from), D. J. Thomas, Ivor Morgan, G. Hayward, H. Hunt, D. Davies, Ike Williams, Edgar Morgan, H. Hiams, and P.C. Ben Davies. Newport: Back, Stanley Williams; three- quarter backs, M. Baker, J. P. Jones, D. P. Jones, and another; half-backs, W. J. Martin a nd T. H. Vile (captain); forwards, E. Thomas, P. D. Waller, E. Jenkins, G. Stadte. H. Uzzeil, A. E. Hockey, and H. J. Pritchard. LLANELLY V. ABERA YON. At LI an oily. Aberavon: Back, Dick Hughes: three-quarter backs, W. R. Thomas (captain), Alby Davies, Jim Donovan, and the Rev. Austin Davies (or Bees Richards); half-backs, Tom Thomas and Jestyn Thomas; forwards (selected from), Will Jones, G. Vickery, W. G-regoa-y, Will James, W. J. Davies, E. Pugh, Ivor Jones, W. Douse. Gwyn Jones, E. C. Janes, and R. Richards. Jomes, PENARTH V. BATH, at Penarth. Penarth: Back, P. Howells; three-quarter{ backs, C. Bryant, W. H. Gunstone, F. Best, and G. Hyslop; half-backs, J. Thomas and Randall Davies; forwards, T. Bartlett, H. Thomas, C. Jellings, W. Thomas, E. Thomas, E. Sims, J. Hill, and A. Bryant or P.C. Howells. GLAMORGAN LEAGUE. PONTYPRIDD V. MOUNTAIN ASH. At Pontypridd. GreaJt interest is being taken in the meeting of these teams to- morrow, inasmuch as the homesters have only sustained one diefeat-an admittedly unlucky one, by Treorky-on their own ground for three months past. A win for Mountain Ash will practically place them league champions. A defeat, however, would result in Treorky or Llwynypia being cham- pions. Pontypridd: Back, Steve Davies; three-quarter backs (selected from), F. A. Rogers, F. Critchett, E. C. Gaccon, F. Harris (oaptain), and M. B. Pugh.; half-backs, M. E. Thomas and T. Jones; forwards. J. Daviee, H. Scrivens, P. Lamey, R. Mears, J. B. Davies, G. Wilkins, D. Lewis, Ted Davies, and R. William. BAJRRY V. TREHEEHERT. At Treherbert. Barry: Back, W. Dow; three-quarter backs, Ohick (or Roberts), pJweor, Carey, and Kirby; half-backs. Burgess and Treeize; forwards (selected from-), C. Pavey, W. Newton, W. Watkins, C. Harris, Cbrietison, Mapps, F. Williams, T. Williams, and Bridges. BRYNMAWR V. ABERTILLERY. Bryumawr: Back. Giles; three-quarter backs. Roberts, Gamon, Rees, and Oornhill (or Davies); half-backs, Cooper and Ben Davies; forwards (selected from), J. Foiey, C. White, W. J. Evana. F. Preece, A. Bayton, Green, T. Davies, Clarke, Lewis, a.nd W. Batty. LLWYNYPIA V. PONTARDAWB. At Llwynypia. Llwynypia: Back. G. Richards; three-quarter basks, B. Jones, A. Thomas, J. Davies. and M. Evans; half- backs, E. Phillips and D. Mead; forwards, Mitihan, E. Hellings, A-. Williams, E. Lewis, j W. H. Alexander, G. Pinkham, J. Oriiiond: and CresweH. Pontarda.we: Back, A. Moore; three-quarte.r backs, J. Davies, D. Daniel, W. Kift, and D. Thomas; half-backs, W. J. Rapeey and T. Lewis; forwards, R. J. Phillips, G. Smith, G. Williams, A. Williams, G. Davies, J. Thomas, G. Morgan, D. Daviee. and T. Rees. BIUDGFiND V. LLWYNYPIA UNITED. At Llwynypia. Bridgend: Back, A. P. Thomas; three-quarter backs. Clem Lewis, G. Hopkins, J. LeystfKzn, and D. Jenkins; half-backs, J. Hopkins and W. J. Cooke; forwards, B. Gron-ow (oaptain), H. Ham, G. Parry, J. Ham, W. Gronow, J. Desarman, F. Evans, and F. Bradshaw, and F. Bradshaw. LYDNEY V. NEATH. At Neath. Lyduey: Back, W. Ellaway; three-quarter backs, C. Mills, J. Hayward, L. J. Powell, and G. Beard; half-backs, G. EUaway and J. Mills; forwards, T. Downing (captain), W. Stinelcombe, L. Wateon, W. Biddle. C. Mersy, J. Neluies, F. Ward, and B. G. Preeet (or F. Lewis). BLAINA V. CROSS KEYS. At Blaina. Blaina: Back, Ebb Thomas; tliree-qnarter backs, Hillier, A, Evans (cap- tain), J. Williams, and D. Tredrea; half- backs, Ellis Jones and F. Watkins; forwards (selected from), Harry Orde, Jack Morgan. J Wilkine, Evan Davies, Ivor Davies, T. Simmonds, Jack Williams, T. Fern, and M. Blackwell. Reserve, J. Pugh. Maeeteg v. Caerphilly— Maesrt-eg: Back, Ben Howells; three-quarter T backs (seleot-ed"from), W. Gunn, G. Davies, W. Thomas, G. Ravliss, Ivor Hopkin, and A. Ireland; half-backs, Evan Evans and 8. Bayliss; forwards (selected from) Tom Mort. Tom James, Hop Evans, Jack Owens, M. Gilbert, J. Griffiths. W. Page, W. Wells, J. Hopkin, and A. Griffiths. Canton Harlequins v. Cardiff Barbaxians.- Canton Harlequins: Back, J. Davey; three- quarter backs, W. Council, F. Sasby. J. Barnett, and J. Baker; half-backs. D. Nichol's and E. Treble; forwards, A. Wilson, J Davies, T. Gibbon, W. M-allett, E. Kirkup, F. Ackerman, J. Pring, L. Kemp, and G. Bevan. ftt. Paul's v. Cardiff East, at Sophia G.ard,e,ns.-St. Paul's: Ba-ok. M. O'Brien; th ree-quartsr backs (selected from), C. OlemejRs. D. Kelleber, E. Murray. T. Poole, a.nd D. OaooY; half-backs, D. Ahes.rne and J. M'Lean; forwards (selected from), P. Gallagban (captain), J. Kenefiok, J. After, S. glugg, M. Sheen, T. Regan, J. M'Carthy, J. Carey, W. Harris, a.nd D. Oasey. Rumney Athletic Club v. Ganton Rovers, at Rurnney. Ynysddu v. Blama, at Ynysddu. Mackintosh A v. Canton, at Roath Park. Whitchurch V. Cardiff Rovers.—At Sophia Gardens. ASSOCIATION. SOUTH WALES LBXGUE. I MARDY V. MILFORD. At Milford. Marly: Goal, W. Morris; backs H. Jones and T. Jones; half-backs, A. Cox, F. Griffiths, and G. Mosoley; forwards Woolaoott, Ably, Hill, Golding, and Holland. Cardiff General Assurance T. Bristol General Assurance, at Llandaff Fields.— Cardiff: Goal, W. Soutar; backs, R. Sieve- wright and G. Dunstan; half-backs, R. Wil- liams (captain), F. C. Moore, and Roberts; forwards, A. T. Jones, C. Knight, A. Mad- docks, G. Williams, and R. Dartneil. iSrplott Wesleyans v. Cardiff Mental Hos- pital, at Whi,tchuroh.-Srlott: Goal, E. R. Bissett; backs, E. W. Tregarthen and A. King; half-backs;, R. Redda-way, P. D. Hard- ing (captain), and T. Harding; forwards, H. Merrett, H. B. Slade, T. Williams, A. Mit- ohell, and C. Pinch. Merthyr Town v. Cwmparc, at Cwmparc.- Owraparc: Goal, Harry Jones; backs. Bob Isles aind J. Oswald Green (or J. Edwards); half-backs, W. H. Martin, Jack Par ton, and Barnsley Williams; forwards, J. Hughes, D. Hughes, Harry Ham bridge. Alf Morgan, and Dicky Jones. Barry Intermediate Old Boys v. Cardiff Y.M.C.A., at Barry.—Old BoVS: Goal, G. Wright; backs, F. A. Rees and D. T. Lewis; half-backs, A. Davies, E. Howells. and J. Drisool]; forwards. R. P. Daviee, J. T. Hogg, C. H. Hirst, n: G. Adams, a.nd G. James. Pyke-streeit Old Boys' Reserves (Ba.rry Dock) v. Barry Secondary School, at Barry. Penarth Parish Chuiroh v. Cardiff United Ba.nks, at Llandaff Fields.—Parish Church: Goal. Francis; baeks, Johnson and Chris. J ones; half-backs, Boole, Davies, and Raggett; forwards, Travis, Dodd, Spence, James, and George Jones. Cardiff City v. Ton-Pentre, a.t Ton (South Wales League).—Ton-Pentre (selected from): Goal, W. Coleman; backs, D. J. Daviee, A. Curtis, and M. Russell; hatf-backs. W. Jones, H. Williams. L. Grant, and J. Edwards; for- wards, J. Williams, T. R ed, W. A. Fyfe, J. Connors, T. Davies. and E. Pa.rry. Biarry West End v. Cardiff Came rone.—At t'he Sophia Gardens. Cardiff v. Bordeaux Cardiff's visit to Bordeaux attracted a record attendance. The receipts were 12,000 francs. Wallabies at Victoria, B.C. Vic-toria (British Columbia). Thursday. — The Australian football teejmr the Wallabies, which was recently in England, to-day beat a team representing Victoria and Vancouver by 26 points to 3. The visitors sail for Aus- tralia on board the steamship Moana to. morrow. Kangaroos v. Merthyr. Mr. W. H. Wood, of Huddersfleld, has been appointed by the Noi-thern Union to referee ;.11 this match, to be played at the College Field, Merthyr, to-morrow. The touch Judges? will be Mr. E. H. Rees, of Aberdare, and Mk W. James, of Ebbw Vale.

MURDERED POLICEMAN The two men. Thomas Keeny and Michael Darmody, arrested in connection with the murder of Constable Gotdriok, nea-r Orangii- well, were at Gulway to-day, after four re- mand% discharged from custody.

NEATH SENSATION m SEVERAL SERIOUS CHARGES Exceptional interest centred in cases involving allegations of fraud and false pretences which were set down for hearing I at Neath Police-court to-day. The defen- dants were:- Dr. J. W. Thomas, physician and sur- geon, The Wern, Neath. Lewis John Jones, insurance agent, of Gnoll Park. The charges set forth in the summonses were that Dr. Thomas in March, 1908. at Keath had claimed 10s. 6d. by false pretence- from' the Colonial Mututil Life Insurance Company, Australia; that in March, 1908, at Neath, Lewis John Jones had un- lawfully conspired to obtain from the com- pany a life policy on the life of David Charles Davies, Resolven, and another life of Margaret- Jane Evans, of Pontardawe, in January, :909. and that Dr ThAcas in the month of January, 1909, attemptSS to obtain by fal&e pretences the sum of 10s. 6d. Mr. Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr. H. S. Stockwood) appeared fo\ the society, and Mr. Edward Powell for the defence. At the commencement Mr. Edward Powell said he wished to apply for an adjournment. lie said their worships would notice the charged were particularly serious. Dr. Thomas was an ex-mayor of the town, and he was charged with false pretences and con- spiracy. Defendant had only been served with the summons on Tuesday last. Having regard to the gravity of the charges and the position of the doctor, he had bribed Mr. B. Francis-Williams, K.C., the leading tli on the Welsh Circuit, and sufficient time had not been given for the preparation of the defence. Mr. Ivor Bowen strenuously opposed the application. It was an extraordinary case, he said, and longer notice had been given to the defendant than had been suggested. It was a prosecution undertaken upon one con- sideration and after due inquiries had beoii made. It i was a very important prosecution, affecting insurance business throughout vhe whole district. Prosecuting counsel said he had his evidence ready, which would justify a committal. Mr. Powell: Has learned counsel a right to say that now? The Clerk: I am afraid it has been said now. Mr. Bowen sa-id it was very difficult to get his evidence, and he asked to be allowed to call his evidence that day, so as to get the sworn statement on the depositions. The Chairman said under the circum- stances it would be a great deal better for the adjournment to take place, Mr. Bowen: It is not a personal matter, and I am afraid I am in a difficult and res- ponsible position, and I feel my responsi- bility. The Chairman: We feel our responsibility as well The Clerk: If we adjourn the case until Saturday week you will see that Mr. B. Francis-Williams is here? Mr. Powell: Yes, sir. The case was accordingly adjourned until Saturday week.

TO-DAY'S CH ARTE RINGS. LONDON, Friday. There^is tout a email demand for ^or.nage to-day. Biack Seas remain quiet &?d easy. Sulinas keep dull. River Plates aas depressed. Easterns and Americans meet with little attention. Other departments are featureless. Fixtures: Tyne to Baroelona., 2,500, tons, 7s, prompt; San Lorenzo to United ivingdom or Con- tinent, 4,500 tons, 138 6<1, April; Cardiff to Barcelona, 2,500 tons, 7s, prompt.

LOCAL OVERNIGHT CHAF?I£RHïQI!. O UTWARD—STEAMERS. Cardiff to:- Sehastopol. 3s, fuel, Pendarvee, 3,600 tons, ready 1st (Jas. liurness and Son) Alexandria, 6s 6cl., Exmcor, 5,000 tons (Egryp- tian State Railways1) Alejutndrii", 6s 6d, 4,700 tons (Egyptian State i Railways) s Vigo, 5s 6d, 1,300 tons (Cory's Trading Com- pany) dhantenay, 5f 25c; option St. Nazaire, 4f 75c, Havlor, 2,200 tone (J. V. Yaiette and Co.) La Rochelle, 4f 7&c, Gre-mdyke, 2,20J tons (L. Gueret, bi-ited) 8f, 4,000 tons (Societe Commer- ciale) Genoa, 7s 6d, Poldhu, 4,000 tons maximum, spot (E. W. Cook and Co.) Bordeaux, 5f, Oiz, 2,700 tons (Cory Bros. and Co.. Limited) Oporto, 5s 7jd, Jeanne or .substitute, 1,100 tons (Fiileul and Co.) Barcelona, 7s, 3,000 tone, next week (Mcrg-an and Oadosran) Genoa, 6s 9d, 4,300 tone, 3rd (Italian State Rail way" Port Saki, 6s 6d, Agne-F, 4,000/5,000 tone (Lam- bert Bros., Limited) Ei^er Plate, 10b 6d, March 1 (A. R. Miles) River Plate, 10s 6d, Host-all, 3,6^0 tons, eafly March (Worms and Go.) Rosario, 10s 6d, early March Rouen, 4s 1, Raloo, 1,300 tone (W. E. Wil- liame and Co.) Honfleur, 4s 4Jd. May-wood, 1,550 tons (W. E. Williams and 00.) Newport to:- Marseilles, 7f 75c, 4,000 tons, March 1 (H. C. Vivian and Co.) Marseilles, 7f 75c. 3,500 tons, March 5 X. C. Vivian and Co.) Buenos Ayres/Boca/La Plata, 10s 9d, Warrior, 4,800/5.300 tons, March 3 (Arthur Holland and Oo.)

MOVEMENTS VF LOCAL VESSELS. Argus left Honfleur for Swansea 26th Olonlee passed the Liz-ard for Swansea 25th Gransha passed the Lizard for Swansea 25tb Raloo passed the Lizard for Barry 26th Roohefort arrived Penarth 26th Moyle left Rouen for Newport 25th Suoke^ley passed the Linard for Swansea, 26th M aywood arrived Havre 26th Malt-by left Novorosei«k for Geeptaiunde 24th Haxby left the Tyne for Alexandria 26th Troutpool passed Newport News for Stettin 24th Thirlby left Smyrna, for Plymouth 24th Garperby passed Per a for Empatoria 25 th Crathorne passed Constantinople for Yarna 25th LI-andudno arrived Novorossipk 25th Wimborne left Rotterdam for Barry 25th Penwi-t-h arrived Newport 25th Wenvoe- left Bristol for Barry ZSlth Gardepee arrived St. Nazaire 25th

To-day's Finance. I/OND0N Friday, 1.0 p.m. Money in fair dmand at 21 N3. Fg¡¡tO !¿;- short bills 21, three months' bills L 5-16 to 2. Consols firm. Kise: Money and the Account 3-16, Irish, Transvaal Loans unchanged. Home Bails quiet. Americans steady Trunks better. r? o: Ord.Dary Firsts £ Mexican RaUs firmer. Rise; Seconds Foigners irregular MiJf?stsady PBINGIFAIj CHANGES. South Western, Dover Deferrads i up; M;:}t::ia I down. UUnoiF, DenT?r Pref 1, Atc-hison, Peniisylva- Union Pacific ?, Steels j, Pref, Baltimore, ChesaN&ke, Southern Pacific i up; Amalgamated 11 down. Columbian, .la-pan Ditto Seconds, Russian Fives i up: Russian Fours j, Buenes Ayres Three, Peru i down. De Beer, Modder 4, dagers. Rand Mine, ":1g"1:,k J;:i I 1-??2 up; Anaconda 3-16 down. Hudson? i up. CARDIFF, Friday, 1.0 p.m. The local stock market this morning showed a little more activity, hut there was no material change in rails or colliery shares. Rails were firm in tendency, while Colliery Shares were easy. Miscellaneous securities received a fair amount of attention with quotations practically unaltered.

WELSH COLLEGE PROPERTY The Court of Appeal to-day had under con- sideration the appeal of the Income-tax Com- miseioners from a decision of the Lord Chief Justice and Justices Ridley and Darling, who had held that the University College of North Wales was entitled. to exemption from income-tax, on the ground that the property of too college was vested in trustees for charitable purposes. This was a rule nisi for a mandamus to the Special Commissioners of Income-tax directing them to allow certain excrnptitms under Schedules A. C. and D. of the Income-tax Act, and the point wag a? to whether the general revenue of the University College of North Wales was within certain exemptions as ing property devoted to charitable purposes. If the court below it held that they came within the exemptions, and the Attorney-General now, on behalf of the Income-tax Commifjsio&erc-. contended that the judgment of the court below was wrong, and ought to be reversed, and that the Act differentiated between trustt for payment to pupils and other pur- poses. Without calling upon counsel for the college, the lords justices dismissed the

NOT MARRIED AFTER ALL A rather peculiar incident occurred at Pontypridd Police-court to-day, when a young man, William John Edwards, a baker, now engaged at Pontypool, was before the magis- trates on a charge of deserting his wife and children, and allowing them to become chargeable to the union. Mr. Ace Llewellin, the warrant officer, explained to the bench that though the parties had been living to- gether, and that the woman had represented herself to be defendant's wife, it now trans- pired that they had not gone through a fgrm of marriage, and, consequently, the summons would have to be withdrawn.—Mr. H. M. Gregory (the presiding magistrate to the defendant): Why don't you marry her?- Bdwards said that he really intended to marry the girl, and, as a, ina-tter of fact, the banns had on one occasion been published, but he had not then the means to get mar- ried.—Mr. Gregory: But it doeen't cost much to get malned.I intend to marry her," said defendant, "because I am very fond of the child."—Mr. Gregory: The woman comes first, and unless you marry her you won't be doing justice to her.-At defendant's request he was allowed fco go and see hie intended at the workhouse, and the caee was dis- I..

WEATHER 0FORECAST The British Meteorological Office this morning issued the following forecast of the weather likely in South Wales from 10.30 a.m. to-day till 10.30 a.m. to- .morrow: Light north easterly to northerly breezes; dull; snow; oold.

TOMORROW'S RACING ABAN- DONED. The IIr-7d&ck Park and Newbury Race Meeting's have been abandoned, and racing is doubtful at Wolverhampton on Monday.

I NEWMARKET NOTES. (FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.) I A oold morning. NEWMARKET, Friday. LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP WORK. Sir Toby. with Mieko, a good mile. Covenanter and Gerbera, a usvTul seven furlongs. Duke of Sparta, a good mile. IN,i,e Mafon, a useful mile. Kaftir Chief, a useful mile and a quarter, ter. Teineraire, a ni<? mile. Arranmoie (Ealsey) with Half Way, a good five furlongs. GOOD GALLOPS. 'Brewer's Whirlpool (Frank Wootton) and Ru.-h-r u'tter 18 Wootton), a good mile and a halt, both going- iseli. Jarvis's Rising Dawn, a good mile and a 1 half. teadler's Marathon, a good mile.

I OFFICIAL 8GRATCHINGS. The "Sportsman" has been officially in- formed by Messrs. Weatherby oi file follow- ing .seratohinge:- Wol verh a lap ion en gag e m« n ts—C resce n t and Police Trap. Belgrave Maiden Hurdle Race, Leicester, and Selling Hurdle Race, Haydock Park- tBatm. g Weioeck Plate, Lincoln—Aristocracy. All engagements—Yvonne filly (2yrsi. Epsom Derby Stakes, 1910-Bombay II. and Saint Macaire.

PARK HALL, CARDIFF, NAZARETH RODSE ASSAULT-AT-ARMS AND CONCERT. MONDAY Mid TUESDAY. 1st and 2nd MARCH, 1909. I JIMMY DRISCOLL (Featherweiglst Champion of the World} AND ALL THE EN?MH CHAMPIONS WILL BOX ON BOTH EVENINGS. LOW WELSH CKOSS-COUNTKY CHAMPIONSHIPS. OAERLEON RACECOURSE, 27th FEBRUARY, 1909, at 3.15 p.m Admission, 6<i and U Cheat trains. e&Si MID-RHONDDA ATHLETIC OLUr. RABBIr SWKSPSTAKES on MOXDAY NEXT, lilt MAKCIi. To couuiience at One o'clock. 00357

i BOXERS' FORTUNES I Some Striking Contrasts The American correspondent of the "Sport- in? Life" says — Battling' Nelson is believed to be worth £ 40,000- Billy Pap lit has £14,000 as a nest-egg, while his successful rivjl. Stanley Ketch ell, aside from a motor-car Or two, has little ¡ except his share of hie last contest. Joe Gans is another who could not save money. He has made an immense fortune in the ring, j but all he ha" to show for it is a hotel in Baltimore that is heaviJymortgaged. Garn- bhug, Jo?? pays, got all of his. t Abe Atteil another who made big money j by boxing, only to lose it trying to find the igiu gee-gees. Pedlar Paliper and Billy Olimmer were alao producers of weakh which s1ÏPlxxi from them. Gunner Moir, 011. the oontrary, is comfortably fixed, and is able I' i provide liberally for his old folk—a dutiful trait in the Chaniploft Chat lias won iim many staunch admirers. Owen. Mb ran has done fairly well, and is eensibie with it. while Freddy Welsh within another year will I 00 wealthy beyond any dreams he enter- tained a few years back. Jera Driscoll is of the same stamp, -and as he is-the highest- priced card among the lia&t-weights in the 11 istern part-of America, he is coining money now, and he is credited with having the sagacity to take care of it. Jack Johnson, with all his suec^^s, bae Hot been able to lay anytbifig- aside in the past, but no cfotLbt now that he is champion he will have that nleasure. Dan Creedon is doing better in Australia now than he ever did in the ring. So the atory could be continued indefinitely. Tbe-modern boxer1 has not followed the spendthrift tactics of his predecessors, prov- ing that lie is a higher-calibre man. Burns, Moir, Papijce, Britt, Welsh, and Driscoil are of the modern scho-ol. Ten ye-ars from now I none of these, nor any of their calling, will be posing as horrible examples; but of the old .-0hool-and. in a boring sense, somejsay f the" eJeverer sohool-most have pone Tinder I even to the extent of depending1 upon former admirers far a decent funera!.

I THE RARE HARE Although the Ground Game Act has not entirely destroyed the hare in all parte of the kingdom, there are many places—one might almost say counties—where that animal has bc-come actually w practirally- extinct. The later Act. which affords hares some protection by forbidding their sale between March and August, came in to do some good, and as a result there has been a slight increase of hares here and there; but in a large number of districts the misahief had already been done, and the hare is now as rare as the dodo.—From "Hares and Hare- Driving," in Fry's Magazine," March.

'TERRJBLfc BARRY CHARACTER' Margaret Danjow, a woman, who looked the piN are of abject misery as she ptood in the dock at Barry to-day, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on four separate occasions in one week. It was pointed out that on two of the occasions the woman created a disturbance outside a place of wor- ship during divine service. Superintendent Morris described the prisoner as a terrible character, having been up twenty times. She was. he said, a regular pest to the town. The Bench sent the woman down for a month.- F

t HORSES STOLEN BY BOYS. A daring escapade on the part of two little boys named Thomas Watkins (11) and Moses Price (9) formed the subject of magisterial investigation at Irferthyr Police court to-day, when the youngsters were brought up on two charges—one of jgtealing a mare And saddle and bridle, value JE43, the property of David Thomas, and a pony, value £10, belonging to Lewis', Garner. On Sunday Edward Thomas, an ostler, rode his father's mare to the Tynewydd Colliery. Pontlottyn, where he wa,s employed, and leaving the animal on the surface, he went down the pit to feed the horses. Upon coming up he found the horse gone, and it was not traced until Mon- day, when it wae found grazing on the mountain at Vochriw. With it was Gardner's pony, which had been taken from a field at Pontlottyn, the pony having on the saddle and bridle which was on Thomas's mare at the time of its disappearance. Walters was ordered to reoeive six strokes with a birch- rod and Price four strokes,' the Stipendiary I telling them that, if they were brought up again they would be sent away for five years.

I A WARRIOR WHEN DRUNK When you've finished reading previous convict.i0fiS, sergeant, You can tell me brousht me here now," suggested a weary- looking man at Tottenham yesterday. "Too much drink was the explanation vouch- sarfed by the officer. "Very well," replied the prisoner, "I daresay I was fighting if the- constable says so. I always feel as if I want to smash through civilised ways of living when I'm in my cupts." Result: Seven days without the option.

I SKITTLES I CARDIFF AND DISTRICT LEAGUE. I Oddieilow—-F. Ford, 33; D. ^icholls, 30; J. W. Jones, 33; W. Watkins, 34; A. Passmor?, 35: W. Rees, 2!; YV. Wi:'ixm3, 36: IV Gardner, M; H Ford, 30; D. Sutharland, 31; Mog Phillips, 47; J Moore, 38- totaJ, 403. IT Hoiton (B?rry)-W. hmiP, 31: W. Wnch, 33; J. N?il, "°, T. Fisher, 35, A. Xeil, 30, W. Cmbe&, 34; J. Brown, 29; J. Gordon, 35: H. Hancock, 25; 147, 37; J. Deans, 28; A. Langley, 35-tolal, 390.

IToo iatt for Cla$ £ tfiratton TXTANTED, Situation -is- B&r-Cellarman; 10 veins' u experience; willing to tear?h bel?.innt or Place of Trust; referenc,s.-M 60, Evening Express, Cardiff el0&9u4 BASSINETTE for SaJe; cane body, with hood; finished ill dark blue; chea.p.-52, Glebeiand-S1.Ieet, Merthyr. elo6oull >Ii Sale, ifne-bred, large ,Irish E??triever; priœ £ 3; .J. ,Exchange for young English Bull or young Bull and bore crossed. -H. Walker, Medical Herbalist, rarrtnewydd, near Newport. e>1061ul APARTMENTS wanted by yorni? lady; -"si A 1;L1ttoa d;Y ¿1, Evening Express. Cardiff. el062ul WANTKD, respectable Girl of 20 to 25, to Oo Jt?ht h??Li&ework for ?i?all family, and tol attend n shop; mU1!t have good reference.—Apply Mi Phelan, Oxford-street, Mountain Asb. el065u4 PIANO Bargains.—A splendid lot. now on offer, returned.trom hire. Every instrument guaranteed and will be done up equal to new. Easy terms arranged if desired.-Crarner, 2\0. 12,839, £10 Cü<h; AIli5<Gn, No. 16,097. £ -12 cash; T. and S., No. 3,195, Cl2 cash; T. and S., No. 17,652, £ 14 cash; Burling and Mansfield. No. t,812, £16 cash; Witton, So. 12,420, £J8 c-ash; T. and S., -N.. 201-739, ;Clg oasA; Ha.rold, :So. 13,838, £23 ah.; T. and S., No. 17,026, B23 cash; T. and S., No. 7.5,458, £23 cash; Wernam, No. 12, 962, 226 cash; (loilard, o. 172,755, L35 cash. New Pianos on Hire System from 106. 6d. montliiy: delivered free on ,payment of first Instalment.—XJ»oinpcon and Shackeli (Limited). N, Queen-street, &c., tot eMM

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES A DEATHS A" IN mamootijuml Charge for inserting advert isemeoto nndor UI8 headingIs. for 30 Words and lei. for Zvery TWW -Lx!:ra Words. No ¡wt"k of tnic description will be inserted uotsas autliesticated by the name and address of the bandec. Xfc.csraros aind telephonic messigee caaaot be aotad on until confirmed ia writing. BIRTHS. HARRISON.—On tile 24toh instant, at 4&, CKve-roa4» penarth, to Mr. and Mrs. Oeborn W. Harrison, a eon. BESMAN.-On tM 22;id inst., at Lioyds Bank Hoose, Penarth, South Wades, the wife of Charles Hefisman, of a daughter. .HTTLE-—OR robaw,, 26th, ,t Wc?odioigh, U"Cit? church, Giam., the wife of Arthur 8. little, <f & c',Ll-h, Giam., th?, wife o. Arth-r S. I.,? Ule, of & DEATHS. EV ANfi.-lofrs. Saraii Elizabeth Evans, daugilter fII. John and Gwenilian Morgan, la-te of Bodwiglad Aims, Hirwain, died on February 23rd, 1009. Funerai Satur- day (<kneilien only), One o'clock, for Peodwyn Cemetery. IDW A K-Ds.—February 22nd inst., Corn Exohange, 00- wera, Charles Edwards, in his sixty-Dintli yen. runeraj at Blaenau Gwent fmetery, Atoertillerj, 08 Friday, by road from Gilwern. LI).rf TJNDS.—On February 23, at Pontvaae House, L4iswerry, Newport, John T own Edmunds, formerly fc-torekeeper, Abersyclian Works and South Wales Rubber Works, Newport, tn his eiphty-fourth yetur. Public funeral on Saturday, leaving house at TwetTt o clock, arriving at Bassaieg Church 1.45. OLTNETjx.—Levi, of 75, Bolton-load, Barry Dock, 65, at B-ideford, February 23. Funeral, Barry Dock, Pridav, 2.30. Gentlemen orriy. February 23rd, at. Mn"Hech, Pøt. street, Cardiff, ex-AMprman Samuel Mildon, asred M. Funeral leaves for St. Fagaji's Churchyard at Two p.m. Thursday, February 25th. Friends -will kindly occ^.st this, the only intimation. MAT iHE',vs._Oa 22nd inst., at S, Prinoe Leopold- street, Thomas, the beloved husband of Margaret Matthews, late Coaltrimmer for the Ynishir Standard, aged 61. Funeral leaving Friday, 2.30, for Whtt- church. PRICE.—On 24th February, at Bnntirion, Trole-wim, Thomas Price, after a brief illness, aged 6L Funeral Saturday, Two p.m., for Graig-bargoed. rRil-u.-O,-i February the 24th, at 5, Crwye-Tflad. Charles Thomas, ion of Charles Thomas and Mary Ann Price, aged 18 years. Funeral on Monday next, Fcur p.m. Gentlemen only. TIMOTHY.-On February 21st, at 47, Jbchards-terraoe, Roath, Thomas Richards Timothy, In his seventieth year, beloved husband f Jane Timothy, formerly of the Mason's Arms Hotel, Queen-street, Cardiff. Funeral Friday, leaving residence at 2.15 p.m.. for St. Melion's Church. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. THOMSON.—Mrs. Thomson and Family, deeply sensible of the loving sympathy which they have received ia < their sad bereavement, wish to express their heart- felt gratitude, particuiar'v to those who sent WMatbf and to the Brothers of St. Vincent-<le-Pau!. WILLIAMS.-Mr, and Mrs. W. Williams, Oak Cottage, Ka-glan, Briton Ferry, desire to express ttretr tharfka to the many friends who have, by lettexs, flowers, &c., condoled with them in their recent bereavement. IN MEMORIAM. DA VIES.-On February 26th, 1807, Mrs. Alice Llewellyn Davieo, late of 142, Riclsmond-road, Cardiff, and widow of the late lie v. John Griffith Daviee, Ystaly- fem.—" Oh for a sou-ad of the voice that is etill"- L. Evans, 20, Mayiair-avenue, Ilfond. RA RRISON'1n Loving Memory of our dear Mother, Maria Harriscn, who entered into rest at Tondu, February 26th,' 1298. The memory of the juet m b lesse"i.

AUGUSTINE J. STONE, FfXESAL DIUJKlTO*. rwolMW SiipwrriMcn to All Orhtt Mat. Tw.: Cardiff, KM. 704 ..d iM. Post-offitw T*t:. 3TO. fclft Cardiff. TFRTEGNUNA; AUGUSTINE %TOHS. CMM. 5» W0RKI]SG"ST'' yARDIII»- JONES & SON. REFORM FUNERAL FUBNISBERS, EMBALMEBS, 17, CHARLES-STREET, and 171, CITY-ROAD, CARDIFF. Wat. TW 26it Md 0&644. BUY AND SAVE MONEY. SOL PHILLIPS, i WAlVHMAKEH AND JEWELLÉR (Betab. over 60 years), 41, ST. lviAKY-8 ICARDIFF, Sl!J.J..a'S lHsr QUALITY GOLD and 8JLVQ V\rATUJ±EJ5, CHAINS, RINGS, &C.. PLATE, CluOCiiis, &c., at ROCK JLJOTIUAI P!UtJE8/' ABSOLb J ii-ie c tiEAPtST IBM IN CARDIFF. SEE WINDOW* (No. 41). — '— ■ • -1 IF you want a Piano or Organ do-not be perousam by any interest pcr-jon to purchase ullt II yO a..aw(;Cj, the exlraor(luiary value We are oAeriOK You will save many pouud", be most liberally t. and get the easiest po3»rblg tar me by purchasing iBOtk Duck, Son and Pinker, The Groot Piano Merchants, Pultney Bridge, Bath, aad at Bristol. Catalogue and LLo,, of adice tme. Name tma papaiv • e& rrw Let, two or three luge Unfurnished Mooou, is X Stat ion-load, Llanishep; beautiful -iow front back.—Apply M i?, \jng&x4>r, Cardiff. eH6*T W" ANTK'D, T(speble Woman as Geneml; widow VT t objected \0; good references: good hotae to reliable person.—14S, Catiiedral-road, Cardiff. elOSiMI SliVEIiAL Properties for Sale.—Houses and SibÖÏii. situated in IH\"s""de, Urangetown, Penrth, Dinae l'oVolli, at very reasonable prices, making them good investments, showing good returns.—Apply M' 56, Evening JCxprcss, U:udijf, eiO&iot THC AVELLER wanted for Credit Drapery.—Appfy^jfil JL CWI1 handwriting, stating ail particulars, to Mlt livening Express, Card ¡ff. e10601!it GENKRAL wanted; -imau bou. a.ud-i3.Uuiy' ;:<Øt cx ildr,??n.-AiTly My, Johnston, ic, Loo- SL rooL, C.r><WL el062ttl .\V A;1;I()af Person to AsfiBt at TZMW- ing generally; must have some experience and ru>at sewer; K to 40; pt-rmautuey. — Apply 2a, t{yder-red, Canton, Cardiff. el.051ul STitoNG Lad wanted, aged 17, for F&= a-%&; o must be good milker, ?d ma&e 1»m611 gen6l&Uy useful.—Apply J. Jones, Chapel iarra, Omiucara, mall ABdEnjSK (ssngk'-hajided), or good N.;¡:;Jïi agot 24 ? nearly 1 yea;tj experience lllb1deaad; 2Y"" piesent place ae journeyman; gxd reerences.-L Gardens. G1"Ilk pa. u Breoonshire. ep2f A.NTE-U, a ^heeiwright; aji ail-round ha&d.— Appiy WiMiam \VilH&m6. St. Mary Church, now Co ,v bridge. W'ANTIiiD, near LrdítÇ experienced ,liouse.Parlr ,???,id for parlour wo?k and to aissi'-t housemaid; aged a?-?t 25.—Appiy, giving lull particulars, M"-SA, HAOiiiug JBxpreas, Cardiff. el(IJ.ZQ4 i ? V>H tWe, Biiudle M"tiff Dog; exoeüenl yard dog; £ too 14,g f»r present owner; ot?ap to good hoijN?,; can ba seen any evening after five.—Jippiy Dupe, Albany-road, Roatli, Cardiff. el021»i o' —"Unfurnished Kooms, x?,spectble couple; oven ^5 grace, gi??? C';I¡Ooard, ga., h. and c. bath; or "oru- 10J table, homely Lodgings, i est ectaJjie young person very* moderate terms; Jmics. tars, pa.r" l'ewkes- bury-street. eWOOI!1- APARTMENTS to Let; terms moderate; board optional; comfortable and convenient: good cook- ing attendance, and bath.— Appdy Mrs. WwardG, US, ei?,:ud,"ad Ct?diff. elOl&ul 12-b.p. boubfe Lsndaulette; in good HMi- X; d;ti,Dn L125. Also bide Entrance Body to same car.-May be seen and tried at la, RichaOfct- terrace. "eiQ2,- TLTI-OUNO Black Dog, marii-ed tan and white; aoollt 8 X: months oW; if n<k claimed within thre* days wilt j be sold to defra y expenses.—liowe. Market square, A-bercarn, Mon. Ul BBOOOY HeM wpnted.—Apply, stating prioe, to H. BMLud,Die-y, Kose Cottage, Conybeare-roiKi, Ciuttoa, Cardiff. elOWul 1J.ii.NAR l IL —Wanted. Two Unfurnished Booms, near t?tiLU; t&.U5 <)dera4e.-Ikppty M 48? liveniug Express, Calúf. elQ2\lQl xTrHOLKSALE Trade.—Oer.tleaian having GOD- VT ?lection with miopkaeixwi in t_e Ithondda and Khymnev Vailevs ie open to introduce a good side line on oonllUIEElOll.-A.pply M. 47, Evening bxpress, Car- diff. t>l:026lJl I" Q H"O RT A BL-Çmi3h6(j .Ai>actIa(\ntsor-í:.Od(iïíiii ) for re5pedahle mac; with or without board^dioae to cars.—7, Hairiett-ftreet, Cath&ys. »W»ul WANTED, Baby Oar Baasinette; ramst be good quality, in sound condition; r_ouahle pr. send full particular?; wiN. call and inspect if ttfcaiy ta suit.-M 46, Evening Express, Cardiff. eaO2501 COMFORTABLE, homely Lodgings for 3,o-mg m;a; cwith or withri? l?rd; separate bedroom; 110 children.—S £ evi1let1ed, Canton. eul VS?"ANTED, clœn, relia.ble Person to attma House- W hold Duties for a uwuth.-AwIY £ 26, Mackintosh- place, Cardiff. elO3au! P-J¡J:Ùr-}reYf;tii¡ng; ,aœTiul,Ü)sed; basgoiii, 158.; wajrauted. Indotitructible Ca^e, "-Lloyd. IJ over-place, Aberdare. elO38u4 w ANTED, in May, e, gow Plain Cook for geode- man's house; country; email dairy; present cook over seven years.—Mfrs. Bridges, Frotigelli, Poet- arduiais. elOWt lO.NLR^ Q .M S R.E, seeks Position aa pfI; k: :r'y S;:j{)cU? estimate ajid iuperintemi repaire. buildiRSS, or dra4De4Pa ych?,ra -te? S.Wd.T-?f Pennyccmequlck, PlynTiaUi. otOXZol ANTED iminediately, lor jurenile troupe, severak Boyi'; must be over 14 those who look about 10 pref?2red; two ye&is' appmiticeeh^ (Deludes board xd lodging, -L*i-l?,r and po,,??.t money; Ugdtu:lgfitth:rJ1dte:J<:¿r r; .tage; preference given to th? who iiavc been %oo& to singing in stating age, height, aM what voice, wi1.h .f\l partiCMtei"s, K 9, Midland Even- ing News, Wolverhamptoaa. e 1034p26 Ir' tiOR Sale, very aofcive, Cart Mare; 6 yearn; 15.2r^ sound, and a good worker; £ 40.—J. Uelliet, PilI House, Chepstow. 0435W YOTING Lac v seek Re-en9ml1t. MiUinery Y.M..ntle Sale??; good expen, Ar-t-clam refet- ellc-Apply M 51, Evening Express, Cardiff. el0%ot DRAPERY.—Wanted, thoroughly experienced youat I DL?dy for Ha'uerda^ierv Depaitmfut; mast be & good ¡;tQCkkeeper."1ate fuUtsL particulars, M-orgaa and Francis, tkrapers, Atertille, el<B?wl XNTED; by manufacturer frober heels, witk established OOIlnectlon in Solith Wales, smart and capable Agem or "Traveller; experienced on the ground. -Sta.te references, full particulars, M 5,E.venjuc Express, C?Lrdiff. elOSSuA respectable Man -"eh? a Sit..t?o.: wA to IW.r- and aol!dtlng.-M 54, Evening Exprom, Cardiff. &104"11101 A-¡'[;"üldle.ag(,(! Man ?L?ks ation;- u8éd to ma Akinds of stock; good milker.—M W. Evening Ex- pr, Cardiff. el046ul Letl 2 Comfortably-furnished Rooms; every X attention given to ceokhig; a comfort.bale hwo to one or two gentlemen; references if ii-eswy. Glenroy-street, Roath Park. el045ul TlfTANTED, good K?itcheamdd; g_ral k?1A.- Apply, with rcferE!nm?, Crawahay House, T?M Pentre, {llara. el04^il ANTED 7 good General; fond of chiWieo,—Haioee, 173, Penarth-road, G-range. el(HS>tl LO^TT Gent's Purse, Woonay betw,?, L RomiUy-road, Dumfries-place.—Fetura *4, Parade. Reward. el<Mlul VOR -s:iÎe;-&bY'8-Pu8b-C.û-t-With Umbn& ?,,ached; cot £ 3; 4- ,I)ble offer fefueed. Apply 39, Croftreet, Roath. e»056m ITXtR Sale or useful Exchange, pair of *vewy L' fawn, "tch Rabbits; prize-bred; 12 month?' ol 46. 6d.—To be M 10, Ktmberte-Toad, LJanishei* eM86«H j T7*0,K Sate, a. massive, 5Jt., saUd wateot Bedrooi J ?',tte; oœt 21 -"eW; iwarly new; eM be by appointment.—Appiy M 59, *iaalag Express, C*a diff. I

BUSBY. RUPTURE I ENGLAND'S REPLY. ———— What Will Scotland Do P MATCH MAY NOT BE PLAYED r Tm'iaa/^ai I Mr. C. J. B. Marriott, on behalf of the I Rugby Union, has addressed the following letter to the Scottish Union in reply to theirs of the 19th in St. Dear Smith,—I have submitted your letter of the 19th inst. to my committee, and their view is this The province of the International Board ie, by its committee, to settle disputes of an international character. That committee considered the dispute between our unions, and, we submit, took the view that what- ever Anistakes had been made in the past b, es should be bygones if all in the unions were in accord as to the principles to be adhered to in the future, and, in consequence, passed unanimously their resolution as to allowances t. players in cash. This resolution has been submitted to both our unions, and adopted by both, and as each had confirmed the action of their representatives at the meeting of the board's committee we considered that the dispute would, and should, be thereby settled. Your letter of the 12th inst. stated that your committee accepted, "unhesitatingly," the decisions and the resolutions of the board, and you then, "to keep matters in form," proceeded to ask my committee to pass not the resolution of the board, but a resolution of your own committee. This you made a condition precedent to playing the match, which the board has decided you were not entitled to cancel without reference in the first instance to them. My committee much regret that they cannot accept your view. They consider that they cannot reasonably be asked to do more than adopt, as they have adopted in toto, the resolution of the International Board Committee. Further than this, they decline to go. Please let me have your committee's final decision at your earliest convenience, as in the event of your committee declining to play the match we wish at once to bring the matter again before the committee of the International Board.—Yours sincerely, C. J. B. MARRIOTT. J. A. Smith. Esq., Scotisli Football Union, Edinburgh. if

Lost on Dartmoop SEARCH FOR A MISSING MAGISTRATE There is no further trace of Mr. Harford Green, J.P., of Bishop's Stibrtford, who, it is feared, has been lost on Dartmoor. Four large search parties left Okehampton at day- break to-day, two proceeding up the valley of Okemont towards Cranmere pool, and two starting from Dartmoor Inn, Lydford, where the missing gentleman was last seen on Tues- day morning. Unfortunately, snow is fall- i ing heavily, and is greatly impeding the eearoh.

BURGLARS CARRY OFF A SAFE Burglaps hate committed a daring bur- glary in a large porcelain depot in the Rue Drouot. Not being able to open a small safe whch stood near the cashier's office, they sawed off one of the corners, removed the iron pins which fastened the upper p-art, and, inserting their hands, carried off the safe holus bolus. Happily, before leaving the previous evening, the cashier had removed the banknotes and placed them in a huge safe on the first landing. Nevertheless, the burgla,is got away with a large sum in gold. Disappointed with their booty, they took re- venge by tearing up two hundred postal orders. One of the burglars had gained access to the cellars, and remained there until the early hours of the morning, when he emerged from his hiding pl" oe and opened the door for his accomplices. With the door shut the burglars were able to "work" in perfect peace.

FRAUD ON HOTEL KEEPERS 1 Robert Lamonfc, tailor, and an ex-draper of Herthyr, appeared at Pontypridd to-day charged on two oounts with obtaining money by false pretences. The evidence was that defendant had tendered two cheques of &s. in payment for drinks at the Ruperra Hotel, and Horse and Groom Hotel, Pontypridd, and these were respectively cashed by Mr. F. J. Hawkins and MT. Amos Ash. When, how- ever, the oheques were paesed through the bank, it was found that defendant had no account with the Merthyr branch of the Metropolitan Bank since May of last yea/r, a.nd, consequently, the were dis- •hononred. Inspector Salter said that other complaints had been made against the defen- dant, and Mr. Yates. cashier at the Merthyr branch, added that six or eight cheques (given by defendant had been dishonoured. The Bench imposed a, fine of £ 2 10s. in respect of each of the two charges, or a month's im- prisonment in edch case.

MAGUIRE IN COURT At Westminster to-day John Francis Maguirel who was tried for the Bournemouth murder and acquitted, was charged with being concerned with another man with fraudulent conspiracy to obtain goods from a firm of house furnishers. A detecftive (deposed that when apprehended Jiaguire, who described himself as picture-dealer, said, "Yes, it's all right; I know all about it. I suppose it is best to admit it." Witness found on the prisoner a pawnbroker's con- tract note for am article of furniture, which was part of the subject of the charge. Pri- soner was remanded in custody until Wednes- day, when he will be brought up with the I other roan.

EX-CONSTABLE DEAD E x-Pold ce-c on stable John Drisooll, aged 52, diei at the Cardiff Infirmary to-day from appendicitis. Deceased was for 27 years a member of the Cardiff police force. Of la-toe years he wae a familiar figure and an attendant at Messrs. Nell's, St. Joim's-equ&re, Cardiff. — I ————

MR LEWIS WILLIAMS. J.P. We regret to learn that Mr. Lewis Wil- liams, J.P., Cardiff, is lying ill at his resi- dence. Mr. Williams was taken ill last Mon- day, and is being attended by Dr. T. Wal- lace, of Newport-road.

ROGUE AND A VAGABOND John Fox, 38, was sentenced to thre months' hard labour by Mr. Milner Jones, at Cardiff to-day, for being "a rogue and a vagabond." Prisoner said he ha dworked part time at the docks, but Detectives Gooding, Pugsley, and Chappel proved to the contrary.

"HARD-HEARTED & CALLOUS" ( William Aflame, a collier, of Tylorstown, was summoned at Blackwoodto-day for ncgleotimg1 his three children. Mr. H. T. Edwards, Blackwood, proeeouted on behalf of the National Society for the Prevention, of Cruelty to Children. Inspector Sparkee stated that he visited defendant a,t his lodg- ing at Yn/bddu, and told him that his wife and family were in want, and that he had better provide for them. He replied that he did not intent to do anything for them, and subsequently he abeoondoo from the district. Defendant now expressed his sorrow. The chairman told him that he was one of the most hard-hearted and callous men be had ever eeen. Defendant was sentenced to two months' imprisonm-ent with hard labour.

"I WAS ONLY SINGING WELSH" Charged at Barry Police-court to-day with baing drunk and disorderly, Margaret Jones, a married woman, denied the aliega-tion of Police-oonatable George that Rhe ueed otecene language. "I. used no ba-d language at all, gentlemen," added the wo<man;I was only singing Welsh." (lio,ud- laughter.) Fined 5s.

The .famous artist, Caran D'Ache, died at Paris to-day at the age of 49 years.

Shrieks from a Uoffin I Shrieks frm a Coffin I PREMATURE BURIAL STORIES I At yesterday's meeting of the Association for the Prevention of Premature Burial, Mr. William Tebb, who says he has collected 150 authenticated cases of people being buried alive, presided, and the necessity of a medical man viewing a body before giving a certificate of death was urged. Speaking a.s a medical man, Dr. Hadwen, of Gloucester, said that all the ordinary signs of death might be manifested in the case of a person in a trance or fainting con- dition from loss of blood or exhausting ill- ness. In 999 of 1,000 cases, Dr. Hadwen alleged, medical men give certificates of death with- out having seen the body of the person who is certified to be dead. Cremation was no safeguard, said Mr. A. F. Jenkins, of Baltimore, U.S.A. He declared that recently, in New York, terrible shrieks were heard coming from a woman's ooffin just as it was being placed in the crematorium. But the machinery had begun to work, and it was impossible to save lier. Dr. Stenson Hooker said that there was a woman in the city whose body was prepared for burial. She was still living, and had her death certificate by her.

Colliery Manager Killed I Mr. S. R. Morgan, manager of the No. 3 Gra.ngoch Pit at Messrs. Glasbrook's Colliery at Corseinon. was killed at the pit this morn- ing. Mr. Morgan, who resides at Treboat, Fforestfach, was accidentally drawn into the drum of the ha,uling engine. Death wa,5 .instantaneous, and his body was horribly mutilated.

A RETIRED TA LOR I A FIETIRED TALOQ I Dies in Cardiff Shaving Saloon I A retired tailor, ifamed J. Cohen, aged about 80, of Brighton, who was on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Wolfe Cohen, 40, Brook- street, expired whilst he was being shaved at Mr. M. Goodman's shaving saloon in St. Mary-9tr««t this morning.

BRAVE BARRY CONSTABLES After the sitting of tile Barry Police-court to-day an interesting little ceremony took place in the magistrates'-room. The jus- ticca present were Messrs. J. C. Meg-gift and W. Graham, and the former presented valu- a,hle gold pendants to Merit, Class-constables Luke Reirne and David Lewis, each bearing the following inscription:—"Presented by Mr. J. Mich-aelson' to P.C. Luke Bcirne, in recognition of his courage in effecting the arrest of an armed burglar on his premises, 20/12^08." Police-constable Lewis' pendant was similarly engraved Mr. Meggitt and Mr. Graham spoke in terms of praise of the splendid conduct of the two men, and Mr. Michaelson, junr., responding on behalf of his father, said, in justice to themselves, they could not let the incident pa.&s without recognising in acme tangible form the bra.very of the two officers. Mr. J. W. Morris, the magistrates'-clerk, and Police- superintendent D. Morris were also present at the ct-remony.

"GAVE HIM A GOOD HIDING. i His wife's refusal to come and live with foi<m was the eXCllM given at Pontypridd to- day by George M'WUIiam, a hauHer, now working at Sen, for having allowed has w,ife and three children, who are resident at Ynysybwl, to become chargeable to the Pontypridd Union. M'William further explained to the bench that when he wrote a letter to his wife a monrth ago telling her that, unless she came over to live at Seng- henydd he would come again to see her the wife's father and brother mmie to see him, a-md between them," said M'William plain- tively, "they gave me a good biding." Defendant further said that since the thrash- ing he had changed his lodgings and had never since communicated with his wife. Upon his promising to find a home for Mrs. M'William and the children and the payment of L2 3s. to the union authorities, the case was adjourned.

PLUNDER IN CHURCHYARD j Five little boys—named David MoVre, Albert Davies, Anewryn Jenkins, John Thomas, and Edward Davies-were charged at Merthyr to-day with stealing a number of empty bottles from a railway van at Pont- lottyn. The licencee of the General Picton Hotel, Pontlottyn, consigned a number of empty beer- bottles ta Messrs. Hancock and. Co., of Cardiff, by the Rhymney Railway, and whilst the truck was standing in the station siding forty were stolen. Several of them were hidden in the churchyard, and of the others some were taken to the hotel as returns, for which it is the custom to make a payment of Zd. per bottle. The case against Edward Davies was dismissed; the other four were, each ordered to receive six strokes with a birch-rod. ————»