Evening Express

I FIRE AT AN OFFICE About nine o'clock this morning a fire broke out in the oflioe of Messrs. H. P. Herd- man and Son, mining engineers, Bridgend. The fire brigade was summoned and poured water on the fire with the hOO, and it was soon extinguished. As the offices are situated on the first floor, above a sweet shop belong- ing to Mess.s G. E. Davies and Sons, consider- able damage was done to the latter premises by water. There was also a good deal of damage done in the offices by the fire.

I STOPPAGE OF A COLLIERY I Notices to terminate contracts were to-day served upon the men employed at the Glar morgan Hcmse Coal. Upwards of 500 men are altogether affected by the stoppage, which is assumed to be caused through the present depression in trade.

FOOTBALLERS AN0 THE POOR As the result of a football match played on Cliri stinas morning at the Pill Harrier's ground, a sum of £ 15 15s. 6d. has beem paid to the boots and clothing fund of the can- teen committee, at Newport, for supplying the poor school children. The committee has specially thanked the president (Councillor I Peter Wright) and officers of the oulb.

DRISCOLLS WIRE CARCIFF BOXER NEAR HOME I Have Had a Capital Time All sporting Britishers are now awaiting with interest the return of Jim Drisooll, who gained the undisputed title of featherweight champion of the world by defeating Abe .Attell, the clever Hebrew boxer, in New York. As is well known, Driscoll sailed for home immediately after the historic battle in JIM LiiitetCOLL. order to take part in tihe Nazareth House asaault-at-arme, of whioh he is a committee- man, and he is expected to land in England this evening. The London "Evening News" sent a mar- co-nAgram to him. on board the liner St. Paul, and this morning received the appended reply: Boxing is booming in New York at the present time, and the men who are taking part in the contests there are really gocd. I have had a capital time during my visit to the United States, and I have been exceedingly well treated by the American public.

Chances of Peace POWERS AND BALKAN DIFFICULTY Paris, Saturday.—The "Petit Parisien" states that the Russian Government has officially informed the Chancelleries of France, Great Britain, Germany, and Italy that she consents in principle to their inter- vention at Belgrade.* The French cewapa-pers hail the news with Satisfaction. They consider that the chances of peace are considerably increased, being convinced that the Powers will easily suc- ceed in agreeing on the proc-edure to be adopted for bringing Servia to reason. Reuter. Vienna, Saturday. The official news received from St. Petersburg last night that Russia had agreed to join the Powers in intervening at Belgrade is naturally wel- comed here. It is thought tdi,at such action, whether successful or not, is bound to do much to clear up the present uncertain situation.—Reu ter.

REVOLVER A T REt EREE'S HEAD I The story of an unusual scene which occurred at the close of a rough football match was irlelated to the Bradford stipen- dia.ry yesterday, when William Sulciiffe (13), of Queemsberry, was Abound over for twelve months, and orderel to pay the costs of assaulting Herbert Broome, of Shipley. The complainant, it was sta-ted officiated as touch judge in the Wibeey Park Albion v. Clayton -t. John's football match, and, fol- lowing a rough game, complainant, in the dressing-room, charged the defendaiit with being responsible, for a good deal of rough play. A quarrel ensued, during which the defendant pulled out a revolver and placed it close to the temple of the complainant. .Some of the bystanders seized the defendant, and the revolver, which was loaded in six ohambers, was taken away. Defendant said that in the quarrel he pulled out the revolver to frighten Broome.

I AFRAID OF HER HUSBAND Moses Kendall, a collier, of Risca, at New- port Oounty Police-court to-day was sum- moned for cruelly ill-treating his wife. Ann Kendall, who asked for a separation order. Complainant said they had been married seventeen years, and had eight children, the eldest being fifteen years and the youngest three months. On Saturday night last he ill-used her, and she had to leave the house iiitfear of him. He turned her out on the 2nd inst., and, she added, she could not live with him, as there was another woman at the bottom of it. The defendant denied the allegations as to another woman, and said he had no objection to a separation order. The Bench made an order for 20s. per week, defendant to pay costs. Defendant said he had no money to pay the costs. The Clerk: If you don't soon pay you will be among" the missing.

BORN ON XMAS DAY Beatrice Jenkins (18), a single woman, of Nash, who was smartly dressed, summoned George Watkins, hay-cutter, of Goldcliff, at Newport Police-court to-day to show cause, &c., in respect of a female child born last Christmas Day. Complainant said she had been walking out with defendant. Mrs. Jenkins said one night Watkins came in very late with her daughter, when the remainder of the family had gone to bed, and they sat in the kitchen the whole of the night. That was on the Sunday following last Easter. Defendant denied he was the father, and alleged that the girl had misconducted her- self with other young men. The case was adjourned for a week for other witnesses to be called.

A POPULAR BANK MANAGER Mr. Arthur Chapman, late manager of the United Counties Bank, Hay. was entertained at a complimentary dinner at the Crown Hotel, Hay. The Hon. R. C. Devereux presided, and in banding Mr. Chapman, on behalf of the subscribers, an illuminated album and a purse of gold, on his leaving for Hereford, warmly eulogised his services to the Hay Golf and Cricket Clubs. The Rev. J. J. de Winton alluded to Mr. Chap- man's services to Hay Parish Church as warden and organiser, and the recipient suitably responded.

I FIRE CAUSED BY BIRD'S NEST A fire broke out last night at the Port Sanitary Authority's Infectious Disease Hos- pital at Blyth. There was only one patient in the building, aiul he was safely rescued. Smart work on the part of the fire brigade soon eventuated in the fire being got under control. The outbreak was caused by a spar- row's nest which had been built in the space between the chimney of one of the wards and the hospital roofing. The heat or sparks from the chimney ignited the nest material and started a fire in the roor.

I MH. HALDANE'S SCHEME Mr. Haldane to-day recklived a number of members of various county territorial asso- ci?tMna. The proceedings wor? private, but it is understoa that various matters refer- ring to the new army scheme were dis- cussed.

SEWING MISTRESS CHOSEN Cardiff Guardians to-day appointed an assistant sewing mistress for Ely Workhouse at £ 20, rising to £25 a year. Three candi- dates were interviewed, and Miss Alice Emma f Scott. Flush House, Llantwit Major, was appointed.

I PENSION RECOMMENDED Newport Education Committee has been recommended by its elementary sub-com- mittee to pay Mr. John Hutchins, the secretary, a pension of Xilo 8s. 9d. to com- mence from July 1, next, when his leave of absence expires.

I MR. LEWIS WiLLlAMS, J.P. A restless night was passed by Mr. Lewis William, J.P., of Cardiff, who is suffering from pneumonia, and this morning his general condition remained unchanged.

Albert Bateman, labourer, of Risca, was fined 40s. and bound over at Newport to-day for assaulting his wife, Bertha, Bateman, at Risca on the 22nd inst.

I The Destitute Arabs ARE SHIPOWNERS LIABLE P Mr. James Henson (Barry) called the atten. tion of the Cardiff Guardians to-day to the flooding of the casual wards last week with 32 Arabs, who had been turned out of lodging-houses that had not met with the approval of the city health committee. He asked if the clerk had applied to the ship- i owners employing these Arabs for the main- tenance of the men they had thus been called upon suddenly to provide for. The Clerk Air. A. J. Hai-risi: I have not been directed to ask for payment. Later, Mr. J. J. Ames said during the past week an Arab boarding-house muster had been fined for keeping open an unlicensed house. The Head-constable of Cardiff (Mr. McKenzie) wrote replying to the board's letter that he did not turn the Arabs out of their lodgings, as had been suggested. The police had nothing to do with the matter beyond inquiring on the telephone if the men could be accommodated at the workhouse, and the reply was that they could go into the casual ward. Mr. Henson said they 'had no right to relieve these vagrants. He quoted the Mer- chant Shipping Act, 1894, Section 184 (1 and 2), which sadd that if a native of Asia or Africa, or t.he South Sea Islands, is left destitute in the United Kingdom, the shipowner who brought him in shall be lia.ble for his main- tenance, subject to a penalty of .£30. unless it could be shown that the man had left the ship without consent, or that he had had an opportunity of being shipped back to his country. As a ratepayer, lie objected to having to pay for a.liens dumped amongst them. This was the reason the rates were ine-reasiiyg. The police should have taken the Arabs to the Consular offices. He was on the Continent recently, and if he had no money he would have been put out of the country. He moved that the attention of the head-con stable and watch committee be directed to thds section of the Act, and that it be suggested to them that proceedings be instituted. Mr. William Jones (Adamsdown), in second- ing, said it was a most sad sight to see j dozens of coloured men in the Mental IIos- pital. He thought Cardiff Corporation should move in this matter. (Hear, hear.) Mr. A. Good. in supporting, said the reso- lution was not strong enoug-h. The ship- owners ought to be made to pay. Mr. D. Morgan Rees (the new member for Whitchurch) said he also thought the motion was not strong enough. He was chiefly con- cerned with wha.t was due to them, and be thought the cost should be recovered. Mr. Henson said if the police took steps and the shipowners were penalised the magistrates could direct that the guardians be paid out of the fine. Mr. Rees said this satisfied him. The motion was then adopted.

Life Too Terrible." NATIONAL GALLERY S,ENSATION At Westmin6ter to-,cay an inquest was held on John Tempest Dawson (70), of independent means, and his wife, who met their deaths under tragic circumstances at the National Portrait Gallery on Wednesday. Deceased had lived at Hove, and the executors, who are at Montreal, were representd at the in- quiry. Mr. Herbert Mnskett, solicitor, saw Mr. Dawson, and consulted him in February, 1907, with reference to alleged persecu- tion by an individual, who, perhaps, should not be named. Witness, however, saw no ground for deceased's belief that he was being persecuted, and thought it was a case for a doctor rather than a solicitor. On the morning of the tragedy witness received three letters, one of which commenced:- I cannot go on living. Life is too terrible. Friend after friend has dropped me, several intimate ones during the past few months. "That," continued witness, "was part of deceased's mania." At the end of a lengthy and incoherent document there was this statement I may take my wife with me, to save her from it all. If I have not the oourage, God help her and my two poor children. Mr. Dawson, added the witness, was tho- roughly upset at the idea of persecution, which was absolutely unfounded. Evidence having been given as to Mr. Daw- son shooting his wife and himself, the Coroner said such delusions were a common form of mania, and often ended in suicide. The jury returned verdict of "Wilful murder against the husband and "Suioide during temporary insanity."

I I- Be a Man Like Us I COLLIERS & ALLEGED "BLACKLEGS" The Dunkerton Colliery riot case was resumed at the Somerset Assizes, Taunton, to-day, when twelve colliers, ranging in age from eighteen to 50, were charged with riotous assembly at Dunkerton and Camer- ton on January 22, in connection with the strike at the Dunkerton Colliery. Mr. Hol- man Gregory was for the prosecution, and Mr. F. H. Weatlierly defended. Three more witnesses were called for the prosecution, and then Mr. Weatherly called the defendants. Edward Stotck said he did not shout, "Blackleg, tear him to pieces." He told Edgar Heal, the colliery manager's son, he would punch his head if he interfered with him. He (stock) was shot in the hip and calf outside Heal's house. He did not know any arrangement to attack Heal s house. George Gay, another defendant, said he was shot in the right arm and legs. He did not see any riot at all. (Laughter.) Mr. Gregory: Nothing in the world hap- pened out of the common there?—Gay: No. (More laughter.) E!i Bridge denied saying to Goold, a col- lier who had not joined in the strike. You blackleg. You ought to be killed." George Probert stated he did not say the *— ought to be dead," but admitted he said to GoQld, Alfy, why don't you be a man like the rest of us?" Mr. Gregory submitted that the case was most clearly proved. It was intended to frighten the so-oalled blacklegs and to pre- vent them going back to work, and this plan succeeded. He admitted that the case against Maggs was not proved, but said the other defendants had that morning said what was absolutely untrue. Mr. Weatherly also addressed the jury, and submitted that the case against defendants was not proved. The mere fact that they were present wa.s not sufficient. Mr. Weath- erly was proceeding to refer to a song sung by the strikers, when t,he judge said the song was perfectly disgraceful, and he was rather inclined to think the writer ought to be prosecuted for incitement.

FATALITY AND ROMANCE At an inquest at Westminster yesterday on Mr. James Henry Breslin, prominen't in Irish racing circles as an amateur jockey, who war* run orer and killed in Piccadilly Ci*?ais, a verdict of "Accidental death" was returned, and the driver of the van exonerated from all blame. Mr. H. W. Bliss, a solicitor, of Regent-street, who represented the young widow, who is living at Putnev, atates that Mr. Breslin had been to see him on the day of the accident, and had promised to return to his office the next day with some papers. M,r. Breslin had a reversionary interest in his mother's estate, whioh was chiefly in land, in Ireland, and his interest was worth about £ 30,000. Mr. Blies had been acting for him in his financial affairs, and it was on money matters that he had con- sulted him on Wednesday. The marriage of Mr. Bretdiu, which took place a.bout twelve months ago, was co-nt rioted under somewhat roma-ntic circumstances, aftd it resulted in a quarrel with his family. That was the reason the young couple came to London, where they had resided few several months. Mr. Breslin had given up riding since his marriage.

I WORKHOUSE ACCOMMODATION I An effort to relieve the congested condi- tion of the Cardiff and Ely workhouses was made by the Cardiff Board of Guardians to- day, when the workhouse visiting com- mittee again referred to the Local Govern- ment Board's attitude in declining to sanc- tion the erection of permanent buildings, as put before the guardians by the hoeal Government Board inspector on his recent visit. They therefore recommended that im- mediate steps be taken to provide accommo- dation for 150 inmates in tmporary buildings to be erected in the grounds of Ely Work- house. The matter was referred to the building committee to obtain prices.

INDICTMENT 17 FEET LONG The Recorder, in his charge to the grand jury at Hanley Quarter Sessions yesterday, said tihat in one case a man was charged on an indictment which ran to the enor- mous length of 17ft. of parchment, there being sixteen charges of false pretences included in it.

TRAMWAYMEN'S UNION I The Tram-way men's Union will to-morrow morning hold a mass meeting at the Buskin Institute, Paradis>e-place, Cardiff. This will be at.tended. by the committee of the Porth branch. In the afternoon Mr. Ellis will show the mwmbHTu over the Booth Power Station.

I "Not,His Wife After All" I I WOMAN'S ACTION FOR LIBEL I Judge and Newspaper Report t The action for libel—Toe T. Edward laoyd (Limited)-which resulted in a verdict for the defendants, was of a remarkable nature, as a recapitulation of the following particulars will indicate. The alleged libel was con- tained in a report published in Lloyd's News" of an incident which occurred at Gravesend in 1907, when a man named Motley suddenly returned to the town after he had been thought to have been dead for some time, and after the lady who had passed as his wife, a.nd who had always been regarded as his wife by the people of the district, had married a Mr. Toe. It transpired that, in fact, the plaintiff had never gone through a form of marriage with Mr. Motley, though she had lived with him at various addresses, and had passed before the world as his wife. The defendants in their account of the incident of the re-appearance of Mr. Motley and then of his disappearance referred to the lady throughout as Mrs. Motley, and did not publish the fact that she had not .11 I reality been Motley's wife. The plaintiff alleged that this constituted a charge of bigamy against her, and. further, that it insinuated that she had made a falife entry in the marriage register when she became married to Mr. Toe. The defendants denied that their account imputed bigamy to the plaintiff, and further said that no such inference as to the false entry in the mar- riage register could be deduced from i. and that tho report did not constitute a libel. The news was received in the ordinary way, and was published in good faith. Plaintiff's Early Life Mr. Justice Lawrence, in summing up the case to the jury, said that in the report published by the defendants nothing at all wa-s said about the plaintiff's early life. There was no reference of any kind to any of those unfortunate fhings that the evi- dence given in that court had brought to light. Nobody could have suggested for a single moment, or could have dreamt, that there had been anything in Mrs. Toe's early life-there was nothing to show that she was the mother of a child, that she had lived in Gravesend for oix or seven years under the name of Mrs. Afotley-and according to her own evidence nobody in Gravesend knew that she was not Mrs. Motley. The story that had been told in the paper wae absolutely true—that she had lived with Motley, and that everybody in Gravesend thought that she was Mrs. Motley, when she was not. In order that she eould succeed in an action of this kir.d-as she could succeed if the defendants had been guilty of publishing a libel upon lier-it would be necessary that she should do that which she had had to do that day. She would have to come forward and say, For years I have deceived every- body." Who was there to blame for what happened but herself? There was no question of the crime of bigamy in the case at all. If a person had an honest belief or had any reasonable g-ound for belief that her husband was dead, she could marry again. This woman had deceived her friends and everybody by pre- tending that she was Mrs. Motley when she was not. Chickens would come home to roost. If we committed sins we had to pay for them. The only way the plaintiff could get any- thing out of it was by bringing an action against the paper, and in doing that she had to explain to t whole world what the world was ignorant of before—namely, that she had been living with this man for all these years when she was not his wife at all. That was how the matter stood, and the jury would have to say whether that was a libel. I Judge on Lawyers' Letters Something had been said about the corre- spondence in this case. He did not know what opinion the jury had about lawyers' letters. Perhaps some of them had had one of them in their time, and had had the other thing that came afterwards—the bill. One would have thought that this was a case, if ever there was one, in which a woman's shame might have been kept from the public. There was not a word in this report which was not, so far as anyone in Gravesend knew, perfectly true at the time it was written—not a word. The plaintiff herself had admitted in the box that when she was living with this man Motley no one knew in Graveeend that she was not Mrs. Motley. He (the learned judge) would have thought that the first thing that would have occurred to anyone who was acting for her and had her interests at heart would have been to prevent all these details becoming known, and would have arranged with the other side to put something in the paper that would have smoothed the matter over. There was. not a "hint of this in the "letters sent to the defendants by the plaintiff's lawyers. There were hundreds of cases in his lord- ship's experience of slanders and libels which might have been settled by the parties them. selves, and never have come into the hands of their solicitors. He had expected to find something in the letters from the plaintiff's solicitors, and he had looked for it and he had found it. "If you do" so-and-eo, "and pay me my costs, the matter will come to an end." Exactly," said his lordship; let some- body make something out of it." The plain- tiff's advisers had put forward a suggestion with reference to apologies in all the London dailies and other papers. That was :pot a soothing one, nor was it likely to be accepted by the defendants. It was not intended to be. It was intended that, this claim having been made, the matter should go on, that the woman should be dragged unnecessarily into the witness-box, and that the whole of this story of her life should be brought out in the hope of getting compensation. The jury, after a short retirement, found a verdict for the defendants, and judgment was given accordingly.

I UNCLE AND NIECE I A collier named William Brooks, wa-s charged at Chesterfield yesterday with the abduotion of a sixteen-year-old girl, Selina Hall, of Whalley Thorns. He was also charged with another offence against the girl. Brooks is the girl's uncle, with whom and her tiunt she had been living since she left school. On December 26 the girl ga-vebirth to a child, of ,wthich Brooks wae alleged to be the father. Subsequently she returned home and lived with her mother. She alleged that last Saturday he asked her to go away with I him to Pinxton, but she tol dhim she did not like to as he had a wife. The girl said she met Brooks at t,he station, and they travelled to Pinxton, where they lived I together for two days as man and wife. "Brooks was committed for trial at the next session,.

I "SECCOTINE" FOR LOVERS t A practical joke played by Willie Briggs, a Bradford t-rimwayman, tipon Joseph Spar- row, & fellow-workman, resulted in the former being fined 18s., including costs, at the local police-court yesterday. Complainant was walking out with a young lady to whom he is engaged, when he was seen by the defen- dant, who, it was alleged, addro-vved some objectionable remark to the couple. Next day the complainant saw the defendant on his oar and asked for an explanation, where- upon the defendant used obscene and pro- voking language. It was subsequently stated that defendant, on seeing the complainant with the y,o ing lady, told him to get some aecootinc and then he could etictok to her' always.

I GENEROUS EMPLOYERS Presiding at the meeting of Harrod's Stores (Limited) yesterday, Sir Alfred Newton asked on behalf of the directors that the share- holders should vote them £ 12,600 from the year's profits to be used for the benefit of the employes. It was proposed to allocate £ 5,000 to the pension fund, and F,1,000 to the provident association, while the reert would "be used to celebrate the jubilee of the firm by giving every member of the gtaff a full I week's wages extra. The money was voted.

I THE LATE MR. S.'MILDON ITHE LATE MR. S. MILDON I The R. Canon Buckley, presiding at the meeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians today, moved a vote of sympathy with the family of the late ex-Alderman Mildon, who was for sixteen years a member of the board, and for some time chairman of the building commit.t. Mr. William Jones 'Adamsdown) seconded. Tho motion was adopted in silence, the members standing.

MAIL BOAT BREAKS DOWN I The Ostend boat Princesse Josephine, with passengers when twenty minutes out form Oc-tcnd last night broke down, and had to return to Ostend taking, it is stated, over two hours to get to port. The passengers were afterwards transferred to the turbine steamer, Princess Elizobeth, arriving at Dover this morning five hours late.

A MEDIuAL RESIGNATION We learn that, as the result of the ballot taken by the workmen on Thursday Last, Dr. G. S. Brown, <?eff surgeon of the Tre- degar Workmen's Medical Fund. has re-I *Iaed.

Results at a Glance I THE RUGBY GAME j Half-time score. G. T. Pts. Cardiff ..fflffi.m.m. 1 0 0 Brú;tol 0 0 0 Final ecore. G. T. Pts. Cardiff. 3 0 15 Bristol. 0 1 3 Half-time score. G. T. Pts. Swansea .I.1 1 7 -Newport 0 0 0 > Dropped. Final score: G. T. P'UI. Swan,ea 1 1 7 Newport. 0 0 0 Half-time: Swansea A., 1 goal; Newport A., nil. Neath, 8 points; Sydney, nil. NORTHERN UNION FINALS Half-time score.-Hunsletfi 12 points; Mid- Rhondda. 3. Half-time score.—Ebbw Vale, 2 points; Beverley, nil. ASSOCIATION RESULTS ENGLISH. LEAGUE MATCHES. Half-time score. Manchester City, 0; Newcastle United, 0. Middlesbrough, 2: Bristol City, 0. Presto-n, 3; Sheffield Wedne&day, 0. Nott-s Fore-st. 1; Manchester United, 0. Sunderland, 1; Bradford Oity. 1. Bradford, 1; Fulhiam, 1. Burnley, 0; Bottom Wanderer?, 1. Derby Ccrunty, 1; Blackpool, 0. Hull City, 0; Chesterfield, 0. Oldham, 1; Gainsbiough, 0

HOCKEY Final score:—Barry, 3 goals; Newport A, 2.

I rei a nd Scotland The thirty-second match between Scotland and Ireland was played a.t Inverleith this afternoon. The Irishmen have never enjoyed much success in their international series, the record showing Scotland 22 wins, Ireland 6 and 3 drawn. Both sides had undergone considerable alterations. The Soottish side defeated by Wale-Va.rtin, Angus. Cunningham, and Gilray of tihe back d-i-vision, and Wilson and Gowlard forwards—retired for various reasons, the newomcrs bieng Pearson, Sloan, and Lindsay Watson (three-quarters), M'Gregor (half-back), and St.uart and L?ly (forwards). Of these all, with the exception of Sloan, are new caps. Of the Irish fifteen t,hat lost to England, Gardiner retired from forward to half-back, and Dean and Adams dropped out Ifor M'Gra.th and Halpin, Blackham (Queen's College, Cork) filling the last place forward. Neither side was much fancied, but Scot- land wa,s considered to be stranger forward. The Inverleith pitch had been carefully pro- tected from frost, but when the ?traw al been removed in the morning a drizzling rain &et in, whioh ('üMed just before the. start. ii, If-time score: Points. Scotland 3 Ireland nil Final score. Points. Scotland 9 Inland 3

I Cardiff Schools Football I ASSOCIATION.- uivision A. SPLOTT-ROAD V. ALBANY-P.OAD.-Fi their display in the initial half, it looked as if the leaders of the league were in for a defeat, but they rose to the occasion in fine style. The only score in the first half was when Abbot put through from a penalty for Albany-road. Splott-road were lucky in equalising, and also with two following goals. Powell put in a nice centre from a oorjier kick, and Bradbeer had the misfor- tune to kick into his own goal. The second point emanated from precisely the same Play. I Matthews this time being unfortunate in following his comrade's example. As the result of following-up, Kingscote added the third goal, and liatton the fourth. Final scoreSplott-road, 4 goals; Albany-road, 1. RADNOR-ROAD V. LANSDOWNE-ROAD — At 'Ihompeon's Park. Ijansdowne-road have done very badly 0"0 far this sea-son, and to- day a g-ame was no exception to the rule. Radnor-road had the better of matter throughout, and compiled a total of 5 goals to nil. Smith was the most prolific ecorer, having three to his credit, while Riddle and Lamprey added si uglee.' Final score: —Ra d nor-road, 5 goals; Lansdowne-road, 0. SEVEUSN-ROAD V. STACEY-ROAD.—At Elandaff Fields. The homesters had the measure of their opponents, and from a fret kIck in the first half Saunderson enabled, them to obtain the lead. An even contest ensued after the interval, Stacey-road trying hard to n equalise. Their efforts, however, were of no avail, and almost on the call of time Webb was successful in netting a second for. the homesters. Final, „seore: — Severn-road, 2 goals; Stacey-road, 0: GLADSTONE V. MARLBOROUGH-ROAD — At Roath Park. The Marlborough-road boys lacked cohesion, and their opponents excel- ling in this respect, the latter were frequently dangerous. J. Woodman, C. Alien, and D. Williams had beaten the defence in the first haJf, while 'the Gladstone boys got through same number of times during the concluding moiety, this time through J. Woodman and Clem. Allen (twice). Marlborough-road were seldom dangerous, and whenever they threatened trouble they failed to utilise their opportunities. Final goals; Marlborcugh-road, 0. Division B. ALLENSBAXK Y. ALBANY-ROAD n.-At I Roath Park. In consequence of a large num- ber of matches being down for decision, a.n early start was made to enable the succeed- ing teams an opportunity of finishing early. The Allenebank boys were the superior lot, and before the interval had arrived Plowman and Coffin (three times) had beaten the defence. Alb-aiiiy-road subsequently improved, and had kept their charge intact with one exception, when D. Morgan got through. Final score:—Allenebank, 5 goals; Albaiiy- road II., 0. ELEANOR-STREET V. STACEY-ROAD II — At Grange. Williams and Brown netted for the homesters early in the first half, and this lead was maintained up to the intCT-val. Board netted for the visitors soon after re- starting, but, although they struggled hard, they failed to obtain the equaliser. Final score >—Eleanor-at reet, 2 goals; Stacey-road II., 1.' METAL-STREET V. GRANGE NATIONAL. -At Roath Park. Even play characterised the opening half, which wa<s devoid of any scoring. Succeeding play also ruled even with both sides attacking alternately, although the Metals were not quite so dangerous. Richards scored for Grange boys, and Ellis had the satisfaction of seeing his side shar- ing the points. Final scoreMetal-street, 1 goal; Grange National, 1. PONTYPRIDD SCHOOLBOYS' LEAGUE. I I Mill-street School, 2 tries; Coedpenmacl1 I Evening School. 1 try. Catholic School, 1 try; Hawthorn School, nil.

WELSH FOOTBALL UNION. I WALES V. IRELAND, at SWANSEA, on i SATURDAY, MARCH 13th, 1909. Grand Stand Tickets (Rpsatved and Numbered^, Ss. each; -at. Inside Ropes (Reserved, but not 3s. eacb, may be obtained from WALTER E. REtI", Secretary W.F.U., Noaih. All applications must be accompanied with a remit- I tance and stamped addressed envelope. eJ65

Cross-Country Running I THE WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP For the sixth time &ince the institution of the ""dsh 0r06-OOU1)try Championships in '?8-?4 the annual races took pl?&e over the Caerln Racecourse to-day Far gt{'r interest than usual was manifested in to- day's contests owing to the faot that the Newport Harriers, who have held the title of Welsh champions for the past ten years, have been generally regarded as likely to lose the honour to Cwmbran Harriers, who, besides winning the junior championship last year, have also succceded in beating Newport this season by a fair number of points in an iuter-olub run. The individual øhampionSlhip haiS been held for the last three years by T. Arthur, New- port. and, although, he is apparently in his best form this season (as instanced by his fine wii. in the Cwmbran Marathon Raoe), it was felt th,at his claims this year would be I seriously contested by Granger (Cwmbr; .1. Rhvs Evans and Ben Christmaf- (Roath i, and Wilson (Aibertillery). FOT the fir--tt time indi- vidual entries were permitted for the cham- pionhip. but only one entry (C. Gould, Oath ays) was received, the reason hing that Gould's club were competing in the junior I race, and owing to Gculd being aD inter- national he was forced to go up into the serior race. I The junior championship received the fine entl-y of ten tpam". and the holders having to go up to the senior race, there is a con- stant change in the wini.ers. The Pontnewydd team appeared to be favourites for this event, which, like the senior event, was over a course of about eight miles. Unfortunately, the weather con- ditions were not all to be desired. A fall of snow during the night was followed on Satur- day morning by sleet at intervals, which made the going most treacherous The attendance at the start was fairly large, and the betting men soon installed Arrthur, of Newpot, the betting being 4 to 1 bar one. The Newport tea.Ill ran as adver- tised, but in each of the other senior teams there were alterations. Roath only ran teil men. Heddon and Rouse being the absentees. Result.—1, Arthur (Newptor); 2, Evians I (Roath); 3, Christmas (Roath).

COUNCILLOR AND WRESTLER Councillor Peter Wright, the Welsh wrest- ling champion, was presented with a gold medal by Superintendent Porter at Newport to-day in recognition of his serv-ices as ifiBtrnctor to the oounty police in the art of ij.

WEATHER FORECAST 1 The British Meteorological Office this morning issued "the following forecast of the weather likely in South Wales from 10.30 a.lli. to-day till 10.30 a.m. to- morrow Northerly winds, fresh locally on ooast; unsettled; snow; cold.

TO-DAY'S CHARTERINGS. CARDIFF EXCHANGE, Saturday. Rates for Plate were steady to firm for near tonnage; Mediterranean and Bay fairly steady. The following fixtures were reported: — OUTWARD STEAMERS. I Cardiff to: — Piraeus, 6s 6d, 3,000 tons (Glamorgan Coal Co.) Port Said, 6s lljd, 8,000 tonsiMoxey Savon) Antwerp, 4s lid, 4000 tons (Morgan Wake- ley) Algiers, 7f 37jc, Soberg, 3.000 tons (Watts, Watts) Oran, 7f 50c, 2,300 tons (Budd and Co.) Marseilles, 8f. reported tons (Cory Bros. and Co.) Marseilles, 7f 75c, 5.000 tons (Pyman Wat- son) River Plate, 10s 9d, 4,000 tons (A R Miles ) Kiver Plate, IGs 9d (Wilson Sons) LOXDON. ?turday. There i? "ery little passing o;D<f;<J'lat=, and the attendance is limited. Black t-ens. Easterns, home, from the ric ports, and outward ccai freights are steady, other departments remain unchang,-d. Fixtures: Tyr.e to London, 2,000 tons, 2s 9d. proiiliX: San Lorenzo to United Kingdom or Continent, 4.500 tons. 13s Sd. April; Cardiff to Barcelona, 2.600 tons, 17s lid, prompt.

LOCAL OVERNIGHT CHARTERINos. Cardiff to:- Port Said, 6s 6d, 5.500 tons, ready 8tli tMoxey. Savon, and Co., Limited) Genoa, 6s 9d, 4,500 tons (H. C. Vivian and Co.) Barcelona, 7s 3d, 2,200 tons (W. Harry) River Piate, 10s 9d. Tuakar, 3,4w tons (Wil- son, Sons, and Co.) Palma, 6s 9d, Golden Cress liner, 3()J delivery, 1,200 tons, ready 1st \Cory's Trading Company) Lae Palmas, 5s 6d, 2.000 tons, ready 8th (Cory Bros. and Co., Limited) St. Male, 4s, 1.70C tons, ready 1st, Goldeai Cross liner (Cory's Trading Company) Naples or Leghorn, 6s 6d, 700 delivery. Portugalete, 4,500 tons (Krieger and Scbliemann) Naples, 6s 3d, 1,000 delivery (Cory Bros, and Co., Limited) Barbados, 6s 3d, 3,3-0,3 tone (Cory Bros, ajid Co.. Limited) Marseilles, 7f 75c, Ordunte Mendi, 5,300 tons (R. C. Vivian and Co.) Bombay, 3s, Fife, 5,500 tons (Brown, Jenkin- eon) Honfleur, 4s 3d. Chea.pside, 1,650 tons (Societe Commerciale) Newport to:— Bordeaux. 5f 25c, 1,800 tens (Powell Duffryn Colliery. Company) Swansea to:— Bordeaux, 5f 53c coal, 6f fuel, 2,300 tons (Jas. Gerrnaji a.nd Co.) La Roekelle, 5f, 2,100 tons (L. Gueret, Limited) Savona, 7s 9d, Segontiaa. 350 delivery, 1.500 tons, ready next week (Livingstone aud Co.) Stockholm, 6s, 1,600 tons (G. H. Mitchell and Co.) St. Xasaire, 4f 62ie, 2.750 tons (Watts, Wa.tts, and Co., Limited- Venice, es, Eshcolbrook, 2,500 tons (Cleeves and Co.) Venice, 7s 9d coal. Bs 6d fuel, 3,800 tons (Graigola-Merthyr Compa.ny. Limited) Bordeaux, 5H fuel, Crimdon, 2,150 tons Sir Griffith Thomas)

MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL VESSELS. I Ashby arrived Glasgow 26tli Go'e'ny passed Portland for Bremen 24th Gadsby arrived Maddalena 22nd Oakby arrived the Tyne 25th Rollesby arrived Alexandria 25th There- Hey man n left Pala-moe for Phila- delphia 25th. Wandby left I-ort Tampa for Pensacol,a 23rd Westoaby left Newport New for Liverpool 24 Yearby passed Newport News for Helising- borg 23 Wimborne arrived Cardiff 27th Bala left Eupa-tria for Gibraltar 26t.h Warrior left London fø- Newport 27tli -ITebelal-e-bunk-ering Portla-nd for- Aarhnus 26th Bernard arrived Buenos Ayree 2bth ¡ Pen art li left Bahia for River PlatÆ" 26th Leareaulx arrived Bahia 26th Lavernock arrived the Tyne 26th I Pontypridd left Gibraltar for Huelva 26th

To-dayje Finance. 1 K. i_: ? jCABDIFF, Saturday. 1.0 p.flo. The local .4o3k market this morning was a tte busier than usual on a Saturday. Among rails Brecon and Merthyr Ordinary and Preferences were firm- Colliery Shares, despite the excellent report of the Powell Duffryn Company-, were weak, and North's Ordinary fell 1-16 to 6 1-16. Cardiff Gas Ordinary dropped J to 14". and American Stepney Wheels Is Cd to 5s 6d, while Thomas Owen Debentures hardened a point to 97. .1" BUSINESS DONE. J Railways. I Breco and Merthyr Preference, 21. iCo^i ana Iron. I Albion Ordinary, 6t. I I FLUCTUATIONS OP QUOTATIONS* I Mi*. v r-: —  Brecon anc Merthyr ??inary, i to 13. Breocn and Merthyr Third Prcferenœ, 1 to M. Brecon and Merthyr Fourth PrefHeooe, 'tr 2L Thomas Owen Debentures, 1 to 87. T Cardiff Gas Ordinary, £ to 1141. Noun's Collieries Ordinary, i-16 to 6 1-16. Spare Motor Wheel of America, 1,; 6d, to 5s ed. LOXDON, Saturday, 2.0 p.m. Call Money 2j. three months' bills 2* to 2j. Bombay Transfers 15gd. Calcutta 15 29-32d. Hong Kong 1.' ?Jd, Shanghai 2s 3id. Singapore 2s 3 13-164, Rio 15 7-32d, Valparaiso 11 7-16d, Buenos Ayres 48Berlin Cheque 20.51. The Stock Markets are firm in tone on the political situation, and the firmness of Germs. Bourses. Consols 84 for Money and B4 11-15 for the Account. Home Bails firm, the feature being a rise of 1 in Brighton A Chatham Firsts, other stocks i to 4 up. Americans opened strong. and maintained their rhe up to the finish, although the market was quiet. Louisville. Amalgamated 21 up; Unions 18. others to l, Canadian l'acifics Ii. Mining 1"11äi'eS were strong. Tintos 69.

AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT I The Cardiff Gas-light and Coke Company are offering for subscription amongst their employes and gas-consumers consolidated ordinary stpek of the company to the amount of.c3o,oOOin multiples of £ 10, which will entitle the holders to a maximum dividend of 5 per cent. per annum. In an attractively got-up circular the company set out at some length the leading features of their business, and give some very striking figures showing the growth of the undertaking since its incor- poration in 1837. At the present time the company now have on their booko; 30,791 con- sumers. and the sale of gas during the past year showed an increase of 72,000,000 cubic feet, which increase was equal to the requirements of a moderate sized town. A large business is at present being done with gas consumers by pre-payment meters, no less than 67 tons 17 cwts. of copper being. oollected in 1908. representing over 7.000.000 pennies. The company at the present time supplies gas to no less than 20,453 cooking stoves, and the demand during the cooking hours of the day is so great that the ga.s used exceeds the quantity consumed during a similar time of the/heaviest winter night's consumption. The special price at which the stock is now offered is JE113 per Cloo, -,he same stock being quoted on the market at present at £ 115— £ 116. The offer, which holds good for any amount over Lio, is sure to be promptly responded to, and intending inves- tors are recommended not tc delay.

"SUPPER PARTY" DISTURBED I I Ebenezer Pritchard, licencee of the Noah's Ark Inn. Pontypool, was summoned to-day for selling intoxicating liquor during pro- hibited hours, and James Lodge, Dennis Whelan, and Joseph Francis, colliers, of Pontypool, were summoned for being fr-jnd on the premises. Mr. W. H. V. Bythway (Pontypool) appeared for the lessees of the house. Police-constable Orbidge stated that at 4.30 a.m. he heard voices in the defen- dant's house, and on going close to the window he heard money rattling and cards being dealt. He also heard a man say, "Fill up the glasses." and on going inside the house he saw three sleevers of beer, which the men claimed and drank. Pritchard stated that the other defendants were friends of his, whom he had invited to supper. The Bench fined the licencee of the house 40s., and the other defendants 20s. each.

I NEWMARKET NOTES. I (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) I NEWMARKET, Saturday. LINCOLNSHIRE HANDICAP GALLOPS. Gerbera and Covenanter, a good mile. Kaffir Chief, a nice mile and a quarter. Temeraire, a half speed mile. Mercutio and Tebworth, a useful mile and a quarter. Summer, a striding mile and a quarter. FOLKESTONE MEETING. SELECTIONS POK MONDAY. Hythe Steel) Iceha-,e-KEDG ERFF,. Sandgate Hurdle—DORYANTHES. Westenhanger Hurdle—BALISTER. Hunters' Steeplechase—MR. BATTLE. Novices* Hurdle—MAID MARIAN. Moderate Steeplechase—CLANDON LAD.

CRICKET I GARXDIFFAITII CRICK.ET CLUB require fixturte. -Apply John Harris. Globe Hotel, Abersychan. e564

Mr. Frank Parker, while rehearsing a new I play, "The Motor Chase," at the London Hip- podrome to-day, was caught between a motor car and the ringside and badly crushed.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES A DEATHS t Ohacg-e for Inserting advertisements nndar thig beadingIs. for 30 Words amd Id. for Every Two Extra Worft No notice of inis description will be inserted nnlel autheutica.tetl by the name and address of the aendeT. Telegrams and telephonic messages cannot be acted on until oonfermed in writing MARRIAGES. t LITTLE.—On February ?6th, a.t Woodlei, VThft. cnuroli, maIn., the wife of Arthur S. Little, of a son. DEATHS. BIC'KFOHD.—On the 24th inst.. at 132a. fevers-Toad, Elizabeth Susan, wido,, of the late Thomas Bickford. Funeral Eleven o'clock. Monday. BICKLE.—Oa February 25th, John Lewis Bic, Hair- dresser, Castle street, Caerphilly. Funeral Monday. Two o'clock, for St. Martin's church. Members R.A.O.B. kindly attend. EtAXS.—Mrs. Saxah Elizabeth Evans, daughter of John and GivenUian Morgan, late of Bodwigiad Arms, Hiriraln, died oil February 23rd, 1909. Funeral Satur- day (GeiUiewei! only), One o'clock, for Penderya Cemetery. EDMUMJJS.—On February 23, at Pontvane Howe, Lliswerry. Kewpoit. John Browa E.mund; formerly Storekeeper, Aberfychar, Works, and Representative South Wales Brattice Cloth Works, Newport, in him eighty-fourth year. j'tibiie funeral on Saturday, leaving housr at Twelve o'clock, acriving at BitssaJeg Church 1.45. LEWIS.—On the 25th inst., at The Cliff, Ferryside, Elizabeth Lewis PHILI,IPS.oil 25th inst., at Thornton. Perpentinfc- road, Newport. John Frederick Charles Phijlipa. SMTTH.-()n 27t.h inst.. at 13, Belle Vue Oestent. lAlLn- daflf NortIl., S,-rai, Ann, widow of the late Captain W. H. Smith, 8wan:ea. IX MEMORIAL BIGGS.—In Loving Memory of Norman W. Bigga, Captain !rd Meish Reg??,?,ut, b.?C. X. ?Nigerl MUed in action and buried at Sakabn, w?th f?? military honours, 271.: February, lSQf, aged 37 yearn. From the Chief of Saka.ba:— TflJl his mother that I. Ibraihima, Chief of Sakaba, son of Moboirimod-u, will jook after her son's ffrave till I di." "As I respect and look after my own father's grave, oo I will do with the grave of btet son. I I W,F,AVER.-In Loving Memory of our deur Father, Thomas WeaTpr. who died at t'e Hastings HOW, Cardiff, February 27th, WW.—Willie.

AUGUTINE J. ?TO?R, ¡ f?KKBAL DI8RCTOB j- PM«MMht bUOn to Or-dM*. Rat. Tel.: Cardiff. X-. 7H. and 19M. ¡; Pott-office lei. No. 612, Cardiff. I" Teiecrauw: ACGUgTINK STONtt, Cart-a. 5, \\rC)RKING-ST.; ÅRDln. Ii JONES & SON. t REFORM FUNERAL FURNISHERS. EMBALMEBS, FT*, 17, CHARLES-STREET, and 171, CITY-ROAD, CARDIFF. Nat. To 2516 and 03644. It is not the money, btTt the pain I tear." 8uoh is the feeling, if not tbe words used. by most people concern in* their bad TEETH and no doubt they are ri-pht, for New Tenth are now so cheap that a full set can be had from us from zEl le. To those WE SAY t: if you ruffer from bad teetil why don't yiaC gret them out? WE KNOW because you think it would be very paiaAfl WE ASK J you, therefore, to come to us and «rperie<Mt our easy uotbod, and you will think dif fei-ectly. THOUSANDS OF TFSTIMONIA.Uk  TROTc'A 17 EW8:lllA f 8, QUEEN-ST" CARDIFF.? BRANCHES: PEJsTiit:, 7, Ysurad-road .TUE&DA.Y8. OAELLPHILLY, CaBUe View FRIDAYS ft MAESTKG. 15. TaJhot-street .SATURDAY!. I" CAERAU. 173, Caera-u-road SAniRDAfr& k EBBW YALE, 6. Market-st MONDAYS. ffl CWM, 21. Clifton-buildines .MO DA YB. FERNDAIJE, 53. Duffryn-st WEDNE&DAY# •4111

WOLVERHAMPTON MEETING r ABANDOTNED. N In addition to a "harp frost last nightenale. fell for fpeve-ral ho are, completely coverinil the course. The steward,, realising th&t rao ing on Monday, will be impracticable, hat* abandoned the meeting. 0

FOLKESTONE MEETING. A telegram handed in at AYcRtenhanget Park shortly before mid-day, says that Hall', Obor and Nelson's Royal Demand have eaob jost galloped a mile, a,ad both ridera ait satisfied that there is reasonable hopes oi racing at Folkestone on Monday, if no falls. I

tr TO-DAY'? LONDON BETTING, hi Except that Lady Haetiy was supported tlj win CI,500 there was little doing on the Lin- colnshire Handicap. Jack Snipe and Bor&i were only backed for t--inall sums, and Des- mond's Pride was noticed at the lengthened rate of 25. Rathvale was the only NatiouaJ candidate noticed. Details — LINCOLNSHIRE. 100 to 6 agst Jack Snipe, t and o 20 to 1 — Lady Hasty, t and o 20 to 1 Borax, t and o 25 to 1 Desmond's Pride, t GRAND NATIûXAL. Z5 to 1 aget Rathvale, t and o

OFFICIAL SCRATCHINOS. The "Sportsman" has been officially in- formed by Messrs. Weath-erby of the follow- ing --tcratching, Gatwiek International Hurdle Race-Allu. sham and Parleur. Aitssele Hurdle Handicap, Sandown Park— Dafila and Parleur. Richmond Handicap, Hurst Park, &n4 Devonshire Handicap, Derby—Parleur. Folkestone engagements—L»ady Dick aDel Phyllis.

MARKET HALL, ABERDARE. MONDAY NIGHT. MARCH 15, 19W. MONSTER WBESTLING TOURNAMENT. The fir>t evrr 'np-M in tho town. First Prize, &ttai Cup, value P-5 50: Secotid Prize, Gold Mooal. t (t F.EAT ATTRACTION.—MR. PETER WRIGHT, tM }t&b.shropion WrC'tlpr, whom ?row Tor £ 50, ?-iU give a.n Lx)}?.? of'1aC with one of his Pupi's Al=o Champion Solo Competition, aJlv voioe, M i own sewt i?ii of solo. Fint Prize, £ 4 4s.; SM«ni PtUsaj } ?!, ?. iI Ail Kntn? close MOyD?Y. MARCH ?th. IVA. F" further particular* apply Mr. E. H. REE-S, 37, PEMBBOKE-STRKKT. ABERDARE.

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AN OLD MAN'S BATTLE John Morgan, an aged Welshman, applied to the Marilebone magistrate this afternoon in respect of a pedlar's licence. The court missioner said that the old man had had a licence and was, and was over 80 years of age now, and he doubted whether he would be strong enough to act as a pedlar. Mr. Plow-den: You are not so strong now as you were. The Applicant: Oh, yes; I am told we are not old until we are 80. The Cour Missioner: The old man had made an application for an old-age pension, but he had been refused for some reason or other. The applicant had written letters to Mr. Lloyd George and other members of the Cabinet in support of his claim, and he said, "I will fight this battle to the end." Mr. Plowden granted the licence subject to their being nothing against the man's character. The Applicant: Oh no, gentlemen, there is not. Mr. Plowden: I hope it will assist you in the battle. The old man left the court with many thanks.

"BONE INSIDE THE SKULL" —;— Some remarkble evidence was given at W. inquiry held g" Mr. D. Rees, the coroner, to-day, into the circumstances attending the death of Richard Denters, timberman, Rheola-terrace, Porth. It transpired that dceased, while employed at- the Coedcae House Coal Colliery in April last, sustained a fractured skull. lie, however, progressed so satisfactory under Dr. Carroll that he was able to resume hip employment by the end of August, and continued working regularly until latterly, when ho complained of pains in his head, and he ultimately died very suddenly. Dr. Carroll, who had made a post- mortem examination, said that he "Siscovered a healed depressed fracture extending to the base of the skull. He also discovered inside the skull a small piece of rough bare bone about the size of a sixpenny piece, upon which the brain was resting. A considerable hemorrhage had taken place, which was caused through the blood vessels of the brain coming in contact with the rough bone referred to. Beath was, therefore, indirectly attributed to the accident. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.

SPY & TERRORIST AZEFF FOUND IN LONDON An Amazing Story (I HAVE BETRAYED MY FRIENDS' [SPECIAL TO THE "EVENING EXPRESS."] There was no mistaking Azeff, wires our (London correspondent this afternoon. He eat, a towering figure, head and shoulders above the miscellaneous assortment of average men at a London lodging-house. He was talking earnestly to a companion, and the pair were sitting at one of the bare tables, with large mugs of tea before them. Azeff is now cleean-shaven but for a little tuft of his once long black beard. One of the :first impression was the incongruity of such a place for such a man. He was wearing a shabby, dark overcoat, but round his neck was a silk muffler of the finest quality. His voice was deep and melo- dious, and he kept perfect command of him- self. "I am not the man you want," Azeff re- marked when I spoke to him. "I am quite a different man, and no relation to the spy." "But I recognise you easily. Do you not remember me meeting you a month ago and acknowledging you were Azeff?" He gave a start. "Well, what if I am?" he remarked sul- lenly, and then, by dint of much questioning he was induced to answer the queries put to him, although with much reulctance. Azeff's Story I The substance of his statement ia as follows:—"I joined the revolutdonory party, but not as a Socialist, merely for the Bake of sport or the love of adventure. Unfortu- nately, however, I became emtangiled with the police and with the head of the secret police. Since then I have betrayed my friends, and I have also been accused of betraying my principles, which is wrong, for I never had any." "Some people have tried to minimise my terrorist deeds, but I glory in them. They are the great achievements of my life. Ever since 1897 I have played an important part i.i the organisation of social revolution, and I have been responsible for nearly all the bomb attempts since that time. It was my doing that sent Phehoe Sergius and Gapon and many others to their graves. A Proud Record "I also am responsible for nearly every attempt of the fighting organisation. True eiiough, Guerthoumi was my superior in the first attempts, but I hated him, and betrayed him to the police. As a result he contracted consumption in Siberia, and died of it in Switzerland. As regards my police work, I can 'show as proud a record, as in my ter- rorist work, while I caused the death of rome officials, I have saved the lives of hundreds by warning the police in time. On three occasions the revolutionists would have murdered the Czar, twice at Czarkoefel and once at Reval. They would have succeeded had it not bee-i for my interference." Saved the Czar _.J> ¿,. "As one of the oUter confidants" of the parTy, I kept both plots to myself, organised them myself, and picked my own tools, usually people for whom I had no sympathy. When the time for action arrived, I informed my master. Hatchkovsky, who ever kept a -vigilant eye on me, and the Czar was saved." "Hatchkovsky a callousness which I would never have dreamt possible. On one occasion he ordered me to impli- oate in a plot his very own child. After vain demonstration I had to obey, and I made her a party to the second attempt upon Admiral Dudiaffoss at Moscow. The girl has since died in Siberia, from consumption. Azen will remain in hiding in LoMdon.

Miners Under Notice OVER 1,600 A BERAM AN MEN AFFECTED. At the ooginning of the present month Meesrs. the Powell Duffryn Company gave a month's notice to their workmen employed at the Aberaman Colliery, Aberdare. It would appear that the notices were tendered on the ground that negotiations had failed to bring about the establishment of a price list for the Gellideq seam. It may be stated that, according to a ireso- luticn of the Conciliation Board two inde- pendent persons were appointed to try and remove the difference, but, as already stated, their effoets were in vain. The step taken by the company has given rise to consider- able speculation in the district owing to the contention that the tendering of notices to all the men is a violation of the terms of the Conciliation Board agreememt, on the ground that notices should not be given to a body of workmen employed in a seain where there is no dispute We are given to underat.and on good autho- rity that Mr. C. B. Stanton, the miners' agent, will not move in the matter until Dext Monday's meeting- of the Conciliation Board, when the question will be discuss&l at Cardiff. Contrary to the original inten- tion of the workmen, the latter will not proceed to the colliery on Monday morning, but if no success attends the negotiations on Monday, the probability is that the men, accompanied by Mr. Stanton, will go to the pit on Tuesday morning and hold a mass meeting with the view of dis- cussing the position from every standpoint. It may be further stated that the men's leaders are of the opinion tha.t, failing a settlement on Monday, those men who are not working in the Gellideg seam will have a strong case in an action for damages against the company, and if there be a stop- page of the pit there is a strong likelihood that such action will be taken by the Fede- ration. Meantime, the position is watched with more than ordinary interest. There is a rumour also to the effect that the day wagemen have been asked to pre- sent themselves at the colliery offices next Wednesday to be paid off. Altogether between 16,000 and 17,000 men are affected.

DISESTABLISHMENTCAMPAIGN I A meeting of the disestablishment campaign I committee in connection with the Welsh National Liberal CounciJ was held to-day at Cardiff. Mr. J. Hugh Edwards presided, and amongst those present were Mr. Edgar Jones, Principal Edwards, Mr. Allgood (secretary), &c. It was decided to confer with the dis- establishment committee of the Free Churches Council, in order to secure united action for a national campaign in favour of disestablishment, and also to hold a number of representative conventions, at the follow- ing places :-Pontypridd, Newport, and Llanelly for South Wales, Llandrindod for Mid-Wales, and Wrexham and Bangor for North Wales. The dates and speakers will be arranged hereafter. It was further resolved to get into touoh with the Welsh communities in London, Liverpool, and Manchester, and arrange, in conjunction with them, public demonstra- tions in support of the Government's Dis- establishment Bill in those cities. Mr. Hugh Edwards was appointed as a deputation to confer with the secretary of the Liberation Society in London as to what action should be taken to organise demon- strations in other large English centres.

CUT UP BY AN EXPRESS Considerable mystery surrounds a death at I Peterborough to-day of a young Artillery Reservist, named Westwood, who was found by some platelayers after the Scotch express had passed. West wood came back from India, and had booked from King's Cross to Dundee, but no ticket or money was found on Mm.

The Call to Arms I MR. HALDANE TO VISIT CARDIFF I General Lloyd, who is in charge of the Welsh Division, and has been criticising the "staff tour" made by the South Wales Terri- torial officers this week, had an informal chat with the Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman Lewis Morgan) to-day, with a view to indueing him to take a leading part in the movement which has been initiated to stimulate inte- rest in recruiting for the "spare time" army in the Principality. It «« generally felt in this, as in all other national movements, that if success is to be atitaincd, Cardiff with its vast population and wealth, must take the vanguard, and the Lord Mayor promised the general to render every assistance he pos- sibly could to stir up^enthutiasm. With this object in view, he readily fell in with the suggestion to call a public meeting at Car- diff at an early date, and to invite Mr. Hal- dane, the Minister for War, to come down and lay his scheme prominently before the citizens.

The Missing Magistrate IS HE LOST OR DEAD P There 13 no further traoe of Mr. Harford Green, J.P., of Bishop's Siortford, who, it is feared, has been lost on Dartmoor. Fo-ur large search parties left Okehampton at day- break yesterday, two going up the valley of Okemont towards Cranmere Pool, and two starting from the Dartmoor Inn, LydfoTd, where the missing gentleman was last seen on Tuesday morning. Unfortunately, snow is falling heavily, and is greatly impeding the search. Mrs. Harford Green and her son state that the study ot natural history was not one of Mr. Green's hobbies, and they could only sup- pose that his remark about going on Dart- moor to search for a rare fly was either said as a joke or due to lapse of memory. They had heard nothing further regarding Mx. Green. It is now considered at Okehampton that Mr. Green's disappearance must be the result of mental aberration. An overcoat, a bowler ha.t, and a handkerchief slightly blood- stained, tog-ether with an envelope bearing Mr. and Mrs. Green's address, have been found near Lyd Bridge, on Dartmoor, and inside the hat were the initials H. G." After leaving the Dartmoor Inn and reoedv- ing instructions as to the route to Oke- hamp?on. Mr. Green appears to have called at a house in the hamlet of Lake, and inquired as to the next train to Okehamp- ton. A train was standing at the time in Bridestowe Station, a short distance away, but Mr. Green said that he could not catch it. He left by a later train and booked for Okehampton, but no trace of him has been seen since. What may prove to be an important clue in the elucidation of the affair is given by a man named Richard Ellis, of Lake Sourton, who remembers seeing a gentleman wearing a soft Cap on Tuesday afternoon, about two o'clock. He seemed strange in his manner, and inquired for the nearest railway station, as he wished to go to Okehampton. He was directed to Bridestowe Station, some two miles distant. The gentleman appeared to have just cut off his beard, and if he were the missing gentleman, this would probably account for the bloodstains on the handker- chief found with the other articles. The theory is gaining ground that Mr. Green is neither lost nor dead, but that he took train from Bridestowe on Tuesday, having first altered his appearance and dress. In connection with the Dartmoor mystery the Press Association has to-day received a telegram from the relatives of Mr. Harford Green, stating there is evidence which points to that gantleman leaving the moor and taking train. They are proceeding to Exeter to make inquiries, but continue to send out a,search party. An Exeter correspondent telegraphs that Mr. Hurford Green, of Bishop StortfoTd, in search of whom Dartmoor has been ineffec- tively scoured for some days, has been traced to Exeter. A gentleman recently answering his description arrived by the South Western train on Thursday afternoon from Crediton with no ticket, and he paid his fare from there.He has not been seen since leaving the station.

GWYL DEWI SANT Lord Justice Vaughan Williams at I Cardiff To-night's celebration of St. David's Day under the auspices of the Cardiff Cym- mrodorion is an assured success, as nearly 200 tickets have been taken up, and the post- prandial proceedings will be unusually inte- resting and instructive, more particularly in view of the presence of Lord Justice Vaughan Williams and Lady Vaughan William?- His lordship will propose the toast ot Hywel Dda, the millenary of whose suc- cession falls this year. The Lord Justice and Lady Vaughan Williams are staying at the Royal Hotel, and the Lord Mayor (Alder- man Lewis Morgan, J.P.) has arranged to provide an official escort for the dis- tinguished party to the Park Hotel, where I the banquet will take place at 6.45 o'clock.

THE VALUE OF CHARACTER William Stock. a fitter, living at Roger- stone, and employed at Messrs. Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds, Rogerstone Wharfs, was charged at Newport to-day with stealing 651bs. of coal, value 18., at Bassaleg, on Feb- ruary 14, the property of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Company. Mr. Lyndon Cooper prosecuted and Mr. E. White defended- Police-constables Bale and Wil- liams said they saw the defendant and his son on the sidings. Stock took some coal from a truck and threw it to the bottom of an embankment, where the boy was stand- ing. Coming down, the boy told him some- thing, and he left the coal and went away. The constables then came out from their pla-oe of concealment and arrested him. Defendant said he had been in his present employment for 24 years. He and the boy gave an absolute denial. The Bench sa-id that taking into consideration the man's previous good character, he would be dis- charged under six months' probation on jayment of JE3 3s. costs.

JEWELS CREATE SENSATION I The wife of the Master of the Horse, Lady Granard, was superbly dressed at last night's Court in her wedding gown of cream bro- caded velvet, the corsage draped with the valuable old Brussels lac-e. The yoke of the same lace had been removed to make the dress decolletee, and the train swept away from the shoulders. Lady Granard's jewels were quite sensational, and included the splendid pointed tiara of diamonds which was the gift of her parents, the collar given by Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, the necklace from her grandfather, a..iid a dazzling corsage ornament, the gift of her grandmother, Mrs. Livingstone. Every eye was on Lady Granard's graceful, erect form as she passed before their Majesties. She carried no bouquet, but held a small Empire fan.

JUDGES AND WITNESSES I assure you, sir, it's my business," said a female defendant at the West London County-court yesterday. Sir William Selfe: Not your husband's? Defendant: Oh, no, air. He married the business! A judgment creditor told Sir William Selfe at the West London Coiinty-coiN that the debtor was a lady who lived in fashionable style, was in receipt, of a good pension, and had lived in a hou&e at £ 300 rental a year. "But," he added, "she never pays anybody. 8he has let h?r house furnished, 80 as to «et away from all her creditors. She i ?fet widow, that's all I know—and a very tricky widow too."

LEAVE TO APPEAL GRANTED To-day the Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal in the case of Thomas v. Collins, against the decision of the Divisional Court given yesterday. It was an action by a mort- gagor against a mortgagee, and was originally heard before Judge Bishop in the Narberth County-court. Judge Bishop refused to make any order as to costs, and his ruling was affirmed by the Divisional Court. Counsel contended that that tribunal had incor- rectly interpreted the law.

INTOXICATED IN COURT "It is a disgrace that a man should come into a public court in such an intoxicated condition." This was what the magistrates'- clerk (Colonel Llewellin) said to William Purnell, who appeared at Newport to-day to answer a charge of riotous behaviour at Risca, and admitted "having had one glass of whisky" that morning. Several constables removed (defendant from the court.

I ARMY ESTIMATES The total expenditure of the Army estimates amounts to £ 27,902,856, a net decrease of £ 24,000.

Voting i6 proceeding this afternoon with, great vigour. Mr. Falconer states that he looks forwa?? to the r?s?lt of the poll, whioh will be declared on Monday, with perfect Icomfidenoe.

A Mysterious Message FROM GIRL WHO COMMITTED SUICIDE I [SPECIAL TO THE "EVENING EXPRESS."] I "My'Dear Mother,—Just a line to say I am gmludjavt." This mysterious letter was read this after- noon at a Westminster inquest on Kate Elkington, a shop assistant, agedt wenty, of Tooting. Her body was found in the Thames on Wednesday last. Deceased's father said he was not aware that his daughter was in any trouble. She had not lived at home during the past few months. The letter quoted above was found in a bag which the girl had left on the ground near Westminster Bridge. It was written in red ink, and on the back of what appeared to be a valentine. The father said he had no idea of the meaning of the letter. The girl's lover, an Italian named Seregini, of Mayfields, Sussex, told the coroner that he had known deceased about four years. and two yea.rs ago had proposed marriage. On Sunday afternoon, evening, and night they were together, and had refreshments at various places up to midnight. There was talk of another young man, and witness was angry about the latter and handed her back the valentine, the one found in the hag. Dur- ing the evening deceased had had two glasses of wine and two of brandy, and wit- ness also had some drink. After handing back the. valentine witness and deceased bearded a tram to Westminster. He went to sleep and did not wake until the tram was on the embankment. Then he found the girl had gone. He inquired of the conductor, and was told that the girl ha-d got off at the bridge. A verdict of suicide was returned, there being no evidence to show the state of the girl's mind.

Fighting at Tabriz I 2,000 KiLLED AND WOUNDED I The Paris edition of the "New York HeraJd" I publishes a sensational dispatch from its Constantinople correspondent, giving details of the ferocious fighting which has taken place at Tabriz. According to the "Herald," the fighting resulted in a great victory for the Liberals over the reactionaries, who, it is reported, lost in killed, wounded, and prisoners nearly 2,000 men. The Liberal Committee at Tabriz has aeked authorisation from the Central Committee at Constantinople to march on Teheran. Cen- tral News.

COMING BYE-ELECTIONS I Forfarshire I Candidates-lir. R. L. Blackburn (U.). I Mr. J. Falconer (R.). I Radical majority in 1,519: Polling is taking place in Ifortaisnire to- day for the election of a member of Parlia- ment. The candidates are Mr. Falconer (Liberal), and Mr. Blac->jurn Unionist The Radical mjority in 1906 was 3,519. The suffragists are actively engaged at the polling stations, and come lively scenes are taking place. PREVIOUS ELECTIONS. The following are the figures in recent elections: — 1906. Bight Hon. J. Sin- clair (R.) 6,796 Mr. J. M. Bernard (U.) 3,277 R. majority 3,519 1900. Right Hon. J. Sin- clair (R.) 4,962 Hon. C. M. Bai^say (U.) .4,714 I R. majority. 248 1S97 (bye-election). Right Hon. J. Sin- clair (R.) 5,423 Hon. C. M. Bamsay (U.) 4,966 R. majority 458 1895. Mr. M. White (E.).. 5,153 Hon. C. M. Ramsay (U.) 4,718 R. majority 441 éJ Central Glasgow -1 Candidates—Mr. Scott Dickson, K.C. (IU.). I Mr. Gibson Bowles (R.). 1 Radical majority in 1906—431. Polling day—March 2. I Hawick Burghs I Sir J. Barran (Liberal) and Mr. Mackinder (Unionist) were to-day nominated as Parlia- I mentary eandidates for Hawick Burghs. Polling take place next Friday. I Radical majority in 1906—631. Nominations—February 25. Polling day-March 5. South Edinburgh I Candidates—Mr. Harold Cox (U.). Mr. A. Dewar, K.C. (R.). Radical majority in 1906-2,960. I Nominations—Saturday. Polling day-lierch 4. South Edinburgh Mr. A. Dewar (Liberal) and Mr. Harold Oox (Unionist) were to-day nominated Parliamen- tary candidates for South Edinburgh. The polling takes place next Thursday.