Evening Express

"EDUCATING IT A BIT." Frank Dawling, licensee of the King David fin, Brynimawr, was summoned at Aber- aveIlony to-day for cruelty to a horse 'by bating it at Uanfoist on May 14. He was tned 40s. and costs. When spoken to by the 'Olioe the defendant said he was only • educating it a bit."

Goal Tonnage j I Coal onnage I ACTIVE CHARTERING AT CARDIFF. The British Admiralty this week have shown considerable activity in chartering tonnage. It is evident that they consider it necessary to make provision of ooniderable socks of coal in view of the threatened stop- page in South Wales. Each day they have chartered a number of vessels, and aPP43, rent-ly they have not come to the end of their needs in this direction. So far, boats aggre- gating between 40,000 and 50,000 tons have been fixed particutarly for the home depots. I' THE DOU-BL-E SH I-FT DEMAND. "The Times" to-day, discussing the owners' demand for the double shift, says that "every one knows there must be somewhere a minimum of productive activity for any expensive plant, below which it oannot pos- fibly be run at a profit. The coalowners say that the Act reduces the productive capacity of their plant below that minimum, and in saying so they allege a hard economic fa-ct which no sentiment can set aside. If/the faet is as they say, and they a.re the only persons who can s'peak with absolute authority, then means must be found for getting more out of the plant, or the collieries must stop. There if? no other alternative. A paying amount of output is the essential thing, and that is so essential for both parties that some time or other, a.nd in one way or another, the workmen will be obliged to concede it. Otherwise there will be neither profit for the employers nor employment for themselves. They will also have to face the difficulty that mines in competition with the world will not be able to go on paying over- time which the law forbids the men to work. Parliament can do many things in the way of interference, but it cannot provide a demand for coal at prices higher than those asked elsewhere. It is one of the results of Parliamentary action that the South Wales collieries are already, under the cast-iron provisions of the Act, at an economic disad- vantage as compared with those of Northum- berland and Durham."

ORDERED TO PAY TREBLE DUTY William Thomas, master of the stea.mship Wimbourne, now at Barry Docks, was sum- moned at Ilen&-fth to-day for endeavouring to conceal a bottle of whisky a,nd a bottle of brandy on his ship with the object of escaping the payment of duty. Mr. H. T. Evans, of his Majesty's Customs, Barry Docks, conducted the prosecution. William Henry Finley, Customs officer, Barry Docks, stated that on Saturday, the 22iid inst., he was enga,ged in the rummaging of the vessel. In the captain's berth he found the goods in a drawer under,! some clothes. They had not been declared. ¡When leaving the ship the oaptain offer c-d him a cigar, which he reftused. Edwn B. Robinson, another Customs' officer, deposed that the defendant refused to pay treble duty, which was £ 1 Os. lOd. Defendant stated that on the morning in question the weather was very thick, and he was required on the bridge with the pilot. He left the manifest with the steward. When spoken to on the matter, the steward said he had forgotten to enter the bottle of whisky and bottle of brandy on it. The Bench ordered the defendant to pay treble duty and costB, saying they would make no comment

TAFF VALE AND BARRY BILLSI This morning in the House of Lords the standing order wa.s suspended in the case of the Taff Vale Railway (Cardiff Railway Vesting, &c.) Bill, the Taff Vale Railway (Rnymney Railway Vesting, &c.) Bill, and th'e Ba*y Railway Bill, which pacse(I through all their stages, amd were read a third time.

I DEATH OF CARDIFF DOCKSMAN I Mr. John George Coppock, a well-known man at the Docks, died at his residence, Acadie, Newport-road, Cardiff, yesterday in his fifty-ninth year. The deceased, who was a native of Newcastle-on-Tyne, came to this city in bis youth, and early entered into partnership with Mr. Richard Cole, operating as a boa.) a,nd iron merchant. Afterwards he opened out business on his own account, and retired some ten years ago. Deceased leaves a widow and nine sons, the whole of the latter being expert swimmers, and four of whom represented Wales in international polo contests.

SHIPPING RiNCS. 1 I "The Times" says it is understood that a majority and a minority report will be made by the Royal Commission on shipping rings, but that neither report will recommelid the legal abolition of deferred rebates. It may be expected that the majority will And that in practice, such rings are not uneconom- ical and have benefited, rather than injured trade. It is understood that they will recom- mend the farma-tion of an association of shippers throughout the country and that if there are disputes between shippers and shipping rings, it should be possible to put in operation similar machinery to that which exists under the Trades Conciliation Act. The minority are understood to be of opinion that shiping rings are not neces- sary.

EX-INDIAN OFFICER'S FATE I The body of a man who was found shot in a field at Eitham has been identified as that of Robert A. Burrows, aged 28, of Bennett Park, Blacfaheath. He had been missing since a week Jajst Monday. At one time he held a commission in the Indian Army, and was for some time on the East Coaet of Africa, where he contracted mal- arial fever. He bad. also suffered from sun- stroke. Of independent meaine, he had £10 in his pockets when found; also a gold watoh and chain.

MEETING OF THE CABINET. A Cabinet Oouncil was held at 10, Downing- street, this morning at half-past, eleven, the Prime Minister presiding. There was a full attendance of Ministers ,r

OFFICER FOUND DROWNED I A verdict of Accidentally drowned was returned at an inquest at Queenetown on Tuesday on William Prescott, of Devonjxcrt, chief writer on his Majesty's ship Emerald, stationed at Queenstown, who was found drc wnoo last Sunday. Ihe first-lieutenant, of the Emerald said that deceased's accounts were in perfect order. His widow said that while dressing before leaving to join the ship 0tD Sunday morning he fainted from weakness.

I NEW PATENTS ACT. ff In the Chancery Division on Tuesday Mr. Justice Parker allowed the appeal of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company from a decision of the Comptroller of Patents revoking the patent granted to one Bremer for arc lamps. ii r »r

STEELMAKERS' CONFERENCE The Steelmakers' Conference was resumed at Carlisle to-dajr, and was expected to con- tinue for some hours. Members of the Ship- buildins- Federation arrived in Carlisle this morning.

f PORTHCAWL TRADE. M R. E. Jones presided over a crowded meeting of the Potrfchcawl Chamber of Trade on Tuesday night. It wa4g decided to appoint an advertising committee. It was suggested that the chamber should publish a guide of its own. It was also resolved to hold sports under the auspices of the chamber on August Bank Holiday.

PRESENTATION TO A CLERGYMAN The Rev. H. Morice Jones, curate-in-eharge of Christ Ohurch, Pant, Dowlais, who is leaving shortly for Llangattock, Monmouth- shire, was last evening entertained to a social gathering at Pant Church Schools, Dow Lais, by the members of the Church choir. After ain excellent spread and an interesting musical programme had been ejoyed, Miss Barbara Jenkins, Pantyecallop House, pre- sented the rev. gentleman, in a ha.ppy speech, with a beautiful silver pocket Com.munion service, suitably inscribed, and the gift was acknowledged in appreciative terms. On behalf of the Pant Church Band of Hope Mr John Evans, choirmaster, handed Ire Rev. Morice Jones a chastely-design^! and engraved inkstand. A number of other pre- sentations, amounting in all to £100, will also be given to the rev. gentleman ere his depar- ture from the parish, where he has laboured strenuously for over fifteen years.

Sir A. Jacoby, M.P., had a fairly good night, and there was a slight improvement in his I condition this morning.

I Wrecked Airship I I FOUND ON THE DUNSTABLE DOWNS I Used tor Advertising Purposes Late on Tuesday night we received the following message from the Press Aseocia- tion:- The "Autocar" announces at ite Coventry office that the wrecked airship found on Dunstable Downs this morning was the identical airship that has been causing so much comment by its mysterious passages over Peterborough, Cardiff, and elseWnere. The craft is said to belong to the British agents of some Continental motor-car manufacturers, and was used for adver- tising purposes. Inquiries failed to elicit any further details. The Press Association had received no earlier information a-s to a wrecked airship; tele- grams to Coventry proved blank. A Dunstable correspondent telegra.phs that a wrecked airship was discovered in a field a mile north of Dunstable on Tuesday morn- ing. It a.ppears to be an advertisement air- ship, owned by a well-known West-end firm of motor-oar factors. The bamboo framework was completely smashed up, and the two powerful lamps, radiator, and various pieces of machinery were scattered about. Inside the broken framework was found the follow- ing document:— In the event of an accident, this airship i? the property of tendon, who will pay the sum of ?5 to the finder prvoided he first sends a telegram to London, stating where the airship is to be found. A telegram was duly sent, and in the course of the day the airship >-as removed by its owner. Dispatches by Air-ship. I The two newest German military airships, Gross II. and Parseva.l II.. gave a splendid exhibition of their reliability before the Kaiser on the Doeberitz parade-ground yes- terday. They left their headquarters at Tegel early in the morning with dispatches, whioh were delivered at Doeberitz with mili- tary punctuality. The Emperor was on the field reviewing cavalry at seven o'clock. An hour later the yellowish outlines of the Gross appeared on the horizon. As the vessel approached she executed for the edification of the Emperor a series of intricate and graceful manoeuvres. After the Gross had performed all her tricks a landing was effected in an open field, the ga-s supply was replenished, and the vessel started on the ten-mile trip back to Tegel. Just as the Gross disappeared from view the Pareeval arrived, and, after oarrying out similar manoeuvres and landing, returned to Tegel at one o'doc.k. The Kaiser gave vent to fre- quent characteristic outbursts of enthusiasm over the capacity of the aerial cruisers.

'Quake Shock inAngle.seyl The western portion of Anglesey has been visited by a slight earthquake. Both at Bryndu and Bhosneigfi the vibration was felt. Many people were much alarmed. An earthquake shock was felt by several people at Tiverton yesterday afternoon, &rld the windows of houses were violently shaken.

Drowned in the Ely I TRAGIC END OF A CHILD. I A little boy, named John Payne, aged five, living with his parents at 4, Clarke-street, Ely, came home from school Mist night about five o'clock, and shortly afterwards went out. As he did not return home before eight o'clock, his parents became anxious, and informat,ion was at once sent to the police at Llandaff. Inspector Rees, Police-sergeant M'Govern, a.nd Police-constable Coles pro- ce.eded immediately to the river, which they dragged with grappling irons, and about one o'clock this morning the body was recovered near the Ely Paper Mills.

FROM THE FURTHEST SOUTH. Messrs. Raymond E. Priestley, G. E. Marston, Frank Wild, Ernest Joyce, and Bernard Day, five of the members of the Antarctic expedition which, under Lieu- tenant Shackleton, succeeded in reaching the farthest south, arrived at Plymouth early this morning on board the New Zealand Company's steamer Paparoa. They were the first of the expedition to reach home, but will be followed in a fortnight by Lieutenant Shackleton. All to-day's arrivals were in good health, kind admit being glad to be home again. They declined a formal interview, but admitted that the scientific results of the expedition were satisfactory. They are due in London to-morrow. Rome, Wednesday.—The Council of the Italian Geographical Society has decided to confer upon Lieutenant Shackleton, leader of the Antarctic Expedition, t.he gold medal of the society, instituted by King Humbert, the greatest distinction that is in its power to bestow. The medal will be conferred in con- sideration of the great scientific results obtained by Lieutenant Shaokleton in his approach to the South Pole and in deter- mination of the South Magnetic Pole and tihe aeoent of Mount Erebus.

THE SEVERN WATERWAY The subject of the Severn waterway was aga-in discussed at the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce to-day, Mr. A. J. Griffiths presid- ing. Mr. J. M. Jennings was the principal speaker on the subject, and urged that, as the water outside Cardiff was more troubled than further up the channel, they should ad- vocate 300 ton barges or small sailing ships instead of 100 ton barges, desired by some other ports. As the Taff Fusion Bill had passed the House of LoTds, and there were hopes of a large import trade into Cardiff, now was the time to strike while the iron was hot. A small committee was appointed to gather information.

WIDOWS COMPENSATED. I At Crewe to-day Judge Brown .i,lloemte-dftwo amounts paid into court by the railway com- I pany as compensation for the death of workmen. In the case of Alfred Thompson, killed ait Swansea, the cairnpany paid £ 207. The court gra,nitoo the widow expenses and L2 monthly. In the ease of John Newton, an inspector killed in the Crewe Works, the company paid £ 243. The Judge granted the widow expenses and 15s. weekly.

I CYCLIST BURNED BY HIS LAMP A remarka,ble accident has happened to Sergeant Neaves, stationed at Deepcut aBr- raoks, Woking. While cycling from Woking he fell from his bicycle, and apparently was stunned. His machine fell on him, and the oil from his lamp saturated his clothes, which caught fire. He was found by a. cab- man and a oyclist and conveyed to the Mili- tary Hospital in a delirious condition, suf- fering from severe burns on the ohest

WISHED SHE WAS IN A BOX. A verrdiet of Suicide, with no evidence to show the S'tate om mind," was returned at Whittlewoods, near Preston, on Monday night, at an inquest on Mary Craven, a seventeen-year-old weaver, whose body was recovered from the canal after she had been missing for a week. She had been off wark, iU, but resumed on May 17. That night she said to another girl, I am tired of life, and wish I was in a box in my g-rave," after which she disappeared.

THE PANAMA CANAL. New York, Wednesday.—The Washington correspondent of the New York "Times" an- nounces that the United States will retain absolute control of the Panama anal during time f war, and its neutrality will not be sought by the Government.

IDLE COTTON FACTORIES. The cotton trade in the Ashton-under-Lyne district of Lancashire is in a depressed state. Most of the factories are working only four days a week, and at Whitsuntide some of them will stop for a week.

The death ocourrod in London last night, after an operation recently, of the Rev. Her- bert Hall Woodward, Precentor of Worcester Cathedral since 1881. He oomiweed numerous anthems and other church music, and founded the Worrostor Cathedral choir school. The d«oea«ed vae Cft married

LEVIES FOR M,Ps. I ——————— ——————- 3 TOM JONES V. FEDERATION I In the Chancery Division to-day (before Mr. Justice Swinfen-Eady) Mr. Macnaghten, K.C., mentioned the case of Tom Jones v. the South Wales Miners' Federation, which was an action to restrain the payment of levies, under Clause 15 of the rules of the South Wales Miners' Federation, for the maintenance of Labour members of Parlia- ment. I Counsel said: This case is r.ow set down. It oa-me before your lordship on the 12th of March, and on behalf of the plaintiffs I asked for an injunction practically following the Osborne case. Mr. Upjohn on the la-st occa- sion said he was anxious to seek the opinion of the highest tribunal. I had doubts at that time whether they were anxious to go on with the case, and those doubts now seem to be well founded. The motion was direoted when last before your lordship to stand over for trial, and I asked for leave to expedite the bearing. On the 17th of March the matter oame on on a summons from direction, and our statement of claim was delivered. His Lordship: What are you asking? Mr. Macnaghten To expedite the hearing. His lor-Liship: I have no time to do it now. I will give you leave to apply next sittings. Mr. Upjohn: The case depends, subject to one defenoe, on the decision of the House of Lords in the ease of Osborne v. the Amal- ga.mated Railway Servants. That, I under- stand, is the next appeal to be heard. Pro- bably your lordship would like to have the decision of the House of Lords before you before hearing this case. His Lordship: Wo should all like to have that. (Laughter.) Mr. Macnaghten: The trouble is that the levy has been made. Mr. Upjohn, K.C.: My friend has paid his levy of sixpence, alid has been dodng this since 1893. His Lordship: There was some question before as to whether the case of Osborne was going to be heard in the House of Lords. I understand now that Osborne's case is next in the list. Mr. Macna.ghten: Practically, we should have bNn entitled to an injunction, accord- ing to the decision of the Court of Appeal. My friend, Mr. Upjohn, said it was a clear case. That appears to have been an excuse for delay; at all events, it looks like it. On March 17 a summons was taken out, and our statement of claim was put in. The defen- dants applied for further time, and got it on the ground that Mr. Upjohn, who was engaged in the oose, was ill, but I am pleased to see he has recovered. Mr. Upjohn: I did not know I was the cause of it. His Lordship: As the Osborne case is going to be dealt with immediately, the manifest course will be to reserve my judgment until judgment in the Osborne case has been delivered in the House of lords. Nothing will be gained by fixing a day until the House of Lords has given judgment in the Osborne case. Mr. Macnaghten: Except that the levy is now being made. His Lordship! I will do this. I will give you leave to mention the case the first day next sittings. Mr. Macnaghten: I should like to have an undertaking to keep things in statu quo. His Lordship: I cannot do that, but you may mention the matter to me on the first I day of next. sittings, and I will then go I through the pleadings.

SALVING A DREDGER. I Large Pumps Employed at Cardiff I I In connection with the salving of the dredger sunk in the East Dock, Cardiff, the preliminary test, of the cosserdam erected on 'the sunken vessel was made to-day. The holes in the hold of the vessel have been stopped by divers, and the dam has been raised to above the surface of the water. Three immense pumps, ea-TioIAe of pumping ove.r 200,000 gallons of water an hour were put on this morning, with a view of testing whether the dam was watertight. When the leaks have been stopped the pumping will be continued, the vessel raised, and placed in Hill's Dry Dock.

EBBW VALE TRADES COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the Ebbw Vale Trades and La,bour Council was held at the Work men's-ihall, Ebbw Vale, Mr. George Wil- liams in the chair. The secretary (Mr. L. Garter) read a letter from the secretary off the Miners' Federa;t,ion in reply to his letter explaining to the Federation the non-a.ttend- ance of the miners' representatives. In faoe of the letter, Councillor David Evans pro- posed that a small deputation be appointed to try and come to terms on the question. Mr. Porter seconded. The motion was, how- ever, defeated, so the position remains the same. Mr. A. Roberts moved that the council representative be given leave to move the suspension of the standing orders of the education committee, with a view to re- opening Miss A. A. Jones's case. Mr. Barber seconded, a.nd it was carried.

I KNOWN TO THE BENCH. Alfred Wyatt, labourer, of no fixed abode, was charged at Pontypridd Police-court to-day with stealing one pair of boots from the shop of Mr. J. Gamlin, the Arcade, Pontypridd, and two pairs of boots from the branch establishment of Messrs. Brlggs and Co. Police-oonstable Gill gave evidence as to the apprehension of the defendant and as 'to inquiries being made, with the result that it was found that he had disposed of one ipair of boots for Zs. 6d. Mr. James Roberts (the presiding magistrate): He has been here before, hasn't he? Superintendent Cole: Yes. several times. Mr. Roberts: I thought so. Defendant no.w admitted the thefts, and was sentenced to three months' imprison- men.t in respect of each of the two charges-

I DEATH OF WELSH BARONET. Si,r R. D. Green Pnoe. Bart., died this morning a? Knighton. Sir Richard was the second baronet. He was born in 1838, a.nd, therefore, 71 years of age. He was the eldest son of the late Sir Richard Green Price, Bart., of Norton Manor, M.P. for Radnor Boroughs, 1862 to 1869, and M.P. for Radnorshire 1880 'to 1883, when he resigned in favour of Lord Ha.rtamgton. The deceased baronet was educated at Eton, and was a J.P. for Radnor- shire.

A RECORD OF WICKEDNESS." I I tihink the place for you is at the temperance hotel at Cardiff" (referring to the gaol) remorked the presiding magistrate at Pontypridd to-day to Louisa George, a married womam, of no fixed abode. "Your case," added Mr. Roberts, "is the most glaring I have seen for a long time. Here are four pages giving a, record of your wickedness." George, who promised to leave I the town, and who was charged with being drunk, was fined 10s.

I NOT SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE I At the Penarth Juvenile Court to-day Ralph Lang-ford and Sidney Towell, two youths, were charged with breeking and entering a shed at the Penarth Golf Ground and stealing thirteen new golf balls, va-lue 258. 3d. therefrom. The Bench dismissed the case, on the ground tha.t there was not sum- oient evidence against the defendants.

PLAYED CARDS ON SUNDAY. ,I I I summer Drings m its tram the usuai offences of playing cards for money in the hioll districts on Sundays, and a.t Pontypridd Police-court to-da.y I),bout a. score of young fellows wore cha.rged with having played "banker" and similar games last Sunday, and fines varying from 2s. 6d. to 15s. each were imposed.

IN THE POLICE-COURTS. James Morgan, a labourer, was fined XI at Abergavenny to-day for removing gates from hinges. Arthur Gomer, a collier, of Merthyr, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment by the Abergavenny magistrates to-day for steal- ing nine shirts valued at 13s. 6d.

ALLEGED NEWPORT ASSAULTI Mien Murphy, a married woman, living in George-street, was charged on a warrant at Newport to-day with assaulting and wound- ing Honora Garrett, Cross-lane. Complain- ant, who appeared with a black eye, her head in a bandage, and her right arm bound up, said prisoner came into her house and took possession of the kitchen, and while sh e (com- plainant) was attending to the fire Mrs. Murphy took a vaec from the mantelpiece and struck her on the head causing a bad out. She then took the poker and beat her on the arm about the body. The Bench adJoUi xtea cam until Friday next. y

TO-DAY'S CRICKET r Oxford U. v. Australins. Beiult of corresponding match in 1905:—Australians, 241 and 266; Oxford, 167 and 140. The Australian* won by 200 runs. Some more rain fell in Oxford this morning, but it was found possible to resume the game at 1L45. Though the sun shone, the "ky had an unsettled. appearance, and the wind was rather cool. The pitch naturally was soft, and Oxford, with six wickets for 118, were in a bad position. Eleven runs were added, and T. Leese was bowled after being in for eighty- five minutes. Robinson left &t the same total. Cart- wright and Gilbert were out at 132, the innings closing shortly after noon. M'Cartney took the four wickets for two runs. Leading by 115, the Australians went in a second time at 12.25, and before a run had been, toored Hartiga-n was bowled. Rs-nsford joined Rardsley, and runs were put on at a fair pace, the 50 going up in Ihi.rty-five minutes. The score was advanced to 73 whpn ISarcteley c;it a ball into his I wicket. The second partnership added 73 in fifty minutes. Bardsley made .ome good drives and leg strokes, hitting four 4's. Score: AUSTRALIANS. First innings. AU 8'l'RALU.NS. Second innings. I Ba-rdslev, b Lowe 14 b Lowe 34 Hopkins, c Lagden, b Lowe 5. Hansford, b Gilbert 20 net out. 41 Noble, c and b Gilbert 107 Gregory, c Pawson, b Gilbert 51 Armstrong, b Gilbert .23 not out 1 Trumper, b GilbPrt 2. M'Cartney, b Gilbert s.J. ii:.Yb i! b"G'iit" 0 Cillkftk, c Lowe, b Gilbert.. 8 Whiny, not out 1. Extrj,s 7 Extras. 5 Total 247 Total (2) 81 OXFORD UNIVERSITY. Firrt innings. Second innLnZ;L Evans, c Carkeek, b Arm strong 12. Salter, b Whitty 33 Leese, b M'Cartney 29 Hooman, b Whitty 4. nmt, lb?, b Armstrong 20 Lagdeu, b \\hitty 14 Pawon, b M'Cirtn?y 0. Cartwright, b M'Cartnev 5. gI;gt, Mcartl.e: Robinson, c and b M'Gartney 0. Lowe, not out 3 14 Trial .132

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V. KENT. I ANOTHER EASY WIN FOR THE HOP CO'ZTI. I SI'LENDID BOWLING BY BLYTHE. Result of corresponding match last year:—Norttaamp- tonabire, 184 and 97; Kent, 335. Kent won by an innings and 54 runs. The weather was dull at Northampton when play was resumed at 11.35 this morning. The wicket was slow, and against Blythe and Woo^ley Northants fared badly, the five remaining wickets falling in forty-five minutes for the addition of 30 runs to Monday night's core. and the innings clo.-ed for 83. leaving the home men to follow on 233 in arrears. Score:- KENT. First innings. Second Innings. Haxdinge, c and b Thompson i E. Dillon, c Hardy, b East 30 geymour, c Cox, b Wells 1i5 K. L. Hutchings, b Wells.. 29 A. P. Day, bEast .133 Woolley, c Kingston, b Wells 3 Hubble, b E-t 13 Fairservice, b Whitehead. 20 Blvthe, c sub., b Thompson 24. Preston, b Thompson 6. Fielder, not out 1. Extras 9. Total 326 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. First innings. Second Inning.. W. H. Kingston, b Fielder 1 0 Hutchings, b Biythe 6 C. Thorp, b Fielder Ob Blythe 4 Cox, st Hubble, b Blythe. 17 c Hubble, b Woolley 0 J. S. Denton, c Day, b Blythe 8 Ibw, b Blythe 24 Thompson, b Blythe 0 Ibw, b Blythe 1 C. J. Pool, c and b Woolley 15 c Fairservice, b Blythe 15 East, lbw, b Woolley. 14 c Dillon, b WN-the. 2 Wells, b Blythe 7 et Hubble, b Blythe 9 Bu swell, c Hutch ings, b Woolley 7 c Fielder, b Blvthe 4 Hardy, c Woolley, b Blythe 0 not out. 0 Whitehead, not out 9 b Blythe. 5 Extras. 10 Extras. 7 Total. 88 Total. 78 Kent won by an innings and 160 runs.

SURREY V. ESSEX. Result of corresponding match Jut fwr-tou, HI and 120; Surrey, 316. Surrey won by All innings and 5 rum. Rain fell in torrents in London this morning, and continued without ceasing until after the luncheoin interval at the Oval, when it was decided to abandon this game as a draw. Soore: PURBST. First Innings. Seoond Inninga. Marshal, c Benham, b Buck- enham .12. Hoobs, c Russell, b Douglas 99. Hayes, c Russell, b Douglas.106 J. N. Crawford, b Douglas.. fil Goatly, b Douglas a H. Levenon-Gower, b Douglas 0. Ducat, b Douglas 9. Vigar, c Gillingham, b MorrIs 13 Lpes, b Douglas 9. Kirk, b Morris 0 Ruahby, not out 10 Extrao 11 T0tal 356 .I ESSEX. Firrt innings. Saoond inntaga. Dougla", c Ducat, b Kirk.. 9. F. L. Fane, b Rushby. 22 P. Perrin, not out 15 M'Gahey, c Crawford, b Kirk 4 Gillinghaim, not out Extras 11 Total (3 wickets) 62

GLOUCESTERSHIRE V. WARWICKSHIRE. Bsault of corresponding match last year:-Warwick- shire, 286 and 206; Gloucestershire, 473 and 23 for no wicket. Gloucestershire won by ten wicketa. Heavy rain, accompanied by hail, fell at Bristol this morning at the time arranged for starting play in this match. The weather cleared somewhat, but heavy rain came on again, and the match was abandoned as a draw. Soore:- GLOUCESTERSHIRE. First Innings. Second Innlnfa. Dipper, b Field 10 not oiit 3 Laaigdon, c Foster, b Field. 11 c Qiratfe, b Oharlee- 73 E. Barnott, c Santall, b Field B not Out 6 G. L. Je-S80p, b Hargroave 126 b Field 5 Boatd, b Foeter 27 b Field 5 Mills, b Field 14 b Field ""H" 6 Hollaway, c Smith, b Foster.. 3 b Hargreare 4 Winstone, b Hargreava. 5 c and b Foster 18 Huggtns, b Ha.rgreava. 5 run out 7 Parser, run out 3 Dennett, not out 5 Extras. 23 Extras .15 Total. 245 Total (7) 162 WARWICKSHIRE. First innings. Second innlnga, Kinneir, c Board, b Parker.. 74 Smith, c H.ggi"' b Dennett 25 Baker, Ibw, b Dennett 20 .?J? Hargreave, c Win stone, b Dennett 26 Quaife, not out 18 A. C. Glover, c Holloway, b Parker 3. J. Stephens, c Dennett, b Parker 2 Charlesworth, st Board, b Parker 7" Foster, c Mills, b Dennett.. 6 Santall, c Barnett, b Dennett 2 Field, b Parker 7 Extras 4 Total 196

I YORKSHIRE V. SOMERSET. RODult of x>rr«<ponding match last yea.r :-enM, 160 and 132; Yorkshire, 240 and 53 for two wickets. Yorkshire won by eight wickets. Such a dremoliing had the wicket at Bardford received from the rain that prevented a.ny cricket yesterday that play was impossible in this match at the usual hour. It was, however, decided to ineke a start at 12.15, when Somerset started their fir.-t innings, Yorkshire having declared their innings closed at Monday night's total. Braund and Hardy opened for Somerset in very threatening weather. Ha.rdy wats bowled first baJl, and Danie-ll joined Braund. Rain stopped play at 12.45, and th? plaj-ers remained away for twenty minutes. The score was slowly raised to 20 When rain again put a stop to play. Thi? time the wet was heavier, and the players went to lunch. The weather did not improve, and the captains decided to etandon the game as a draw. Soore:- YORKSHIRE. First innings. Seoond Innmp. Rbodes, e Poyntz, b Bobsoo 48 Wilson, c Poymtz, b Bobson 44 Denton, e Povnti, b Robson.. 27 Rothorv, e and b W. Greswell 36 lIIm, c W. Greswdl, b A. E. Greswell 46 Myers, run out 30 IR-ted, c Woods, b Robson 44 Newstead, c Chiazey, b Rob- son 17 Radcliffe, c White, b Braund 28 Haigh. not out 6. Hunter, not out 0. ExtrM 21 .?.?.?? E:: <3 345 Innings declared closed. SOMERSET. First innings. Second innings. Hardy, b H?i?h 0. ::a:d, bn0& out 19 J. DMiifH, not out 11  'R?traa 0 Total (1 wicket) 21

LEICESTERSHIRE V. LANCASHIRE. R.,ult of corresponding match laet year:-L-anmshiro. 506 and 71 for no wicket; Leicestershire, 159 and 417. Lancashire won by ten wickets. Piay was resumed at Leicester to-day, in dull weather. Leicestershire continued their innings, in which four wickets had fallen for 161. Before a run was added Aetill was run out, and Sharp was snapped at the wicket ten runs later. Knighit, however, Wted confidently, and made two very fine boundary strokes off Brearlev. Crawford was oaught in the long field at 184. The innings closed for 221. Lancashire started their oocond innings with MacLaren and Ha-rtlye. The former was taken in Uie slips at 23, and Hartley, after being missed when 5, was batting fifty minutes for ,10. A.t lunch the score was 70 for two. Rain set in during the adjournment, and at the time set for resumption it was failing heavfly. With no prospect of a cessation the match was abandoned as a dTaw. Score:— LANCASHIRE. First innings. Second inning*. A. C. MacLaren, c Shields, b Astill 69 o W'head, b Jayes.. 12 A. Rprtley, 0 Whitehead, b Tyldedey, b SH?IPB= 19 not out. 29 Sharp, ShteMs, b A?it!25 not c?t. 14 Makepeace, b Shipman 7 K. M'Leod. c Whitehead, b Astill 11 A. Hornby, c Shields, b Jayee 16 Cook, not out 12 Huddleston, b Jayes 1 W. Brea.rley, c Jayes, b Astill 23 Worsley, b Jayes 2. Extras 6 Extras 5 Total 227 Total (2) 70 LEICESTERSHIBE. First innings. Second Innings. C. B. Wood, b Bnearley  11 z. Kn;ght, c Huddle^ton, b Brearlev .93. Whitehead, c Worsley, b Brearlev 4. King, c M'Leod, b Sharp 40 Coe, b C-ok .15. Astiil. run out 1. Sharpe, c Worsley, b Bud. dleston 3. V. Crawford, c Tyldesley, b Brearlev 7. Jayes, c b Brear- lev 0 Shipman, c Makepeace, b Brearley 23 J. Shields, not out 6. Extras 13 Total 221

MIDDLESEX V. SUSSEX. Result cf corresponding match last year:—Sussex, 410 and 233 for five wickets; Middlesex, 387. Drawn ranie- Ea-in fell in torrents in the London district to-day from 10.15 this mornÜ}g, whe-n the game between Middlesex and Sussex should have been re?umcd at Lord's, the ground in the i-icimty of the wickfte was under water, and the downfall 5ho"00 no signs of ceasing. Under the circumstances the match had to be abandoned as a draw. Score:- MIDDLESEX. First innings. Second Innings. P F. Warner, b 4 ,Al. Payne, c Sit h, b Plf.. 5. Tarrant, Ibw, b Leach 0. C. L. Payne, b Leach 5. Murrell, b Kelt 4 Ho&rne, b Leach 6. Trott, c A. Belf, b Leach.. 0. Hendron.b A. Relf 0. non. S. Beresford, b Leach.. 9 O'Connor, b Leacli 7. Migncn, not out 0 Extr. 7. Total 47 SUSSEX. First innings. Secoad inning*. R. Relf, b Mignon. 6. Vine. b Mignon 76 Killick, c Murrell, b Trott.. 29 A. Relf, b Hearne 13 Ca.pt. Heygate, c Trott, b Migno 60 Cox, b Tarrant 7. Cartwright, b Tarrant 1 Leach, b Tarrant 0 C. Smith, not out .89. Vincott, Ibw, b Tarrant 13 Butt, not out 6 I ;:t I Total (5 w'.ckets) 343 THE TEST MATCH. I Wilfrid Rhodes, the Yorkshire cricketer, received a wire at Bradford this morning asking- him to be at Birmingham to-morrow prepared to take his place in tho Eng1and1 team to meet Australia in the first test I match. HARDY AND SOMERSET. I Hardy, the Imperial Club professional at Bristol, wa« given pa=Won by his club at the start of the ??as,>n to Nay U four matches for Somerset, but he h.s done so well for the Wætern shire thqt per- mi?sion has now been granted for him to play I fcur more games. It is also probable that So'r?, will play one of their county matches on the Imperial Ground at Bristol next season. I THE INJURED LIST. I Noble, the Australian captain, is suffering from a slight attack of sunstrokev and was not fielding on Tueay. Fielder revived an old strain when bowling at Northampton on Monday, and will probably do no more bowling in the match. To-morrow afternoon he will oonsult a specialist.

WOOD-STREET BROTHERHOOD CRICKET CLUB require Fixtures June 12 and August 25, Home or Away and September 18 Away.—Write at oncc, H. Parsons, 43, Cranbrook-street, Cathays. e943h2S GARTH CRICKET CLUB, MAESTEG, requires Fix- tures with good teams; oeveral open dates.—Apply Bowser. Hon. qec.. M. Maesteg-road, Maeateg. ahlb CANTON WESLEY AN JUNIORS require Away Match for Saturday next.—Apply 14, Rectory-road. e905h26

CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY I In the Divisional Court on Tuesday Mr. Danckwerts, K.C., moved, on behalf of the compensation authority under tihe Licensing Act, 19C4, for the county of Glamorgan, for a rule nisi for a writ of mandamus addressed to the Commissioners of Inla.nd Revenue commanding them to pay over to the oompensatiun authority L3,000, which wa« a portion of a levy under Section 3 of the Act., and which they admitted they had received, but refused to pay over. Counsel added that on December 31, 1907, at the Epiphany Sessions for Glamorgan. the authorities ordered a levy to be made for a certain amount on all the licences. The amount apportioned wa-s duly withheld a.nd went with the licence duty to the Inland Revenue. The compensation authority refuged certain licences in the borough of Merthyr Tydfil subject to compensation. It made a levy, amongst others, on the public- houses that survived in Merthyr Tydfil, and the levy amounted to 93,000. Merthyr Tydfil became a county borough in April, 1908, and the justices held a. separate com- mission of the peace. The justices accord- ingly became the lioensing authority for the borough, and, therefore, the fund had to be adjusted between the borough and the county. No adjustment had been made, or claim mad. so far. But the Inland Revenue took upon themselves to decide, and, counsel submitted, erroneously, tSat the money had to go to the borough of Merthyr Tydfil. The Inland Revenue had actually paid the money over to Merthyr. The justices of the borough had renewed the licences on con- dition that they took action against the county. If the Inland Revenue were right the county would have to pay, and the bo-otigh would take the benefit of the money already paid. Counsel submitted that Merthyr was entitled to northing except in accordance with some adjustment under the order. The fact that the Inland Revenue had paid over the money made n<^iifferenoe. The court granted the rale.

AN" IN H UM A Ñ- FATHER. "or The oonduct of Charles Jonas, described as a street musician, of Cardiff, was char- acterised by the Pontypridd Bench to-day as inhuman and defendant a lazy vaga- bond." Jones was charged at the instance of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, for whom MT. W. G. Spiekernell (Messrs. Spickett and Sons) appeared to prosecute, with having neglected his child, Gwendoline Jones, aged seventeen months. Mr. Spiekernell explained that the defendant's wife, who was in the first jointly charged, was now undergoing a term of three months' imprisonment, defendant having absconded at the time of the hearing. Inspector J. Thomas described the ahold as suffering from riokots and insufficiency of food and atention, and further evidence was given to the effect that defenda.nt and his wife were of drunken habitc,. Jones was sentenced to three mon ths' imprisoum-ent,

LOST HER TEMPER. I Elizabeth Jones, a married woman, of no fixed abode, was stated at Pontypridd Police- court to-day to have completely lost her temper because she was refused drink, and in this irate mood smashed a plate-glase, ca-using damage to the extent of £ 3 10s. She was fined 10B. for being drunk and £1 for causing the damage, or the alternative of three months' imprisonment.

WRECK ON GOODWIN SANDS' At Liverpool on Tuesday the Board of Trade judgment was delivered in the case of the wreck on the Goodwin Sands on April 9 of the Brocklebank liner Mahratta, while bound from Calcutta to London. The master was exonerated, but the second officer was held in default in not calling the master from his room when the Gull Light was firet observed, and his certificate was suspended for three months. The pilot was aleo held in default in not recognising it and acting promptly when the Gull Lightship was first seen.

COMPENSATION APPEAL. To-day the Appeal Court sent the caee at the Yst.radowen Colliery Company (Ltd) v. ftriffltihs back to the Neath County-cooirt judge oin the ground tba-t his honour had mis-odirected himself in considering the quest ion w het her a workman 's inoa,paoity to work was the natlUrn.1 consequence of the accident which he, undoubtedly, met wit.h. Griffiths appealed against the coointy-court judge reducing his compensation to Id. per month. The court, said the judge must con- sider whether the man's condition was in can sequence of the injury and not a natural resrult.

CASE OF EX-LIEUTENANT WOODS. I The appeal of ex-Lieiitena,nt Henry Charles Wotxls, of the Grenadier Guards, from t-he decision of Mr. Justice Channel 1, who struck out his statement of claim in his action a. -*ain,.t. the Army L on the ground that it disclosed no cause of action and was frivolous and vexatious, waa entered for hoariri,g before the Lord Chief J ust .ice and Lord Justices Fletcher Moulton and Fa.rwell to-day. The Attorney-General goid he understood the oase then before the oourt was not likely to finish today, and. as it would be incon- venient for him to a.ttond to-morrow, he had agreed wirtlh his learned friend, Mr. Lush, that Lieutenant Woods's appeal should stand over until the second week of the next fittings. Tbeir lordships assented.

THE ICINO IllUSIS FIRST TIME ON RECORD. Popular Derby Result. HIS MAJESTY HONOURS OLD CUSTOM Leads His Horse In AMID SCENES OF WILD ENTHUSIASM 3#0-The DERBY STAKES of 6,500 sove; the second to receive at least 40j eovs; and the third at least 200 sova. About one mile and a half. 9 0 His Majesty's MTXORU .H Jones 1 9 0 Mr W Raphael's LOUVIERS G Stern 2 9 0 Lord Michelham's WILLIAM THE FOURTH >• Hiirfrs 3 9 0 Mr J Buchanan's Diamond Stud W liaise/ 0 9 0 Lord Carnarvon's Yalens F Wcotton 9 0 9 0 Mr Fairie's Rayardo D Maher 0 9 0 Mr .T Earrow'e Strickland AVill Gripps 0 9 0 Mr H G Fenwick's St Ninian C Trig-ç 0 9 0 Mr J B Joel's The Story Will Griggs 0 9 0 Mr A H Ledlie's Electric Boy .Br,ty 0 9 0 Mr L Winane's Sir jJartin J H Martin 0 9 0 Duke of Portland's Pliaieron .W Enrl 0 9 0 Mr C S Newton's Sandbath .Kee¡)!e 0 9 0 Mr R Mills's Prester Jack Saxby 0 9 0 Mr W Raphael's BrooVatiee .B13c};uLtrn 0 Winner trained by R Mirth. Betting-7 to 2 aget Minoru, 9 to 1 ag-st Louviers, and 20 to 1 agrst William the Fciirth. Place Bet.ting-5 to 4 on Minoru, 6 to 4 agst Lou- J viers, and 4 to 1 agstWilliim the Fourth. Accident to Sir Martin During the race Sir Martin feU half way coming down the hill to Tattenha-m Corner. Previous Winners 12 1900-Diamond Jubilee (H Jones) H 1901—Volodyoveki (L Reiff 25 1902-Ard Pat,icl, (J H ilartin) 18 1903-Rock Sand (Mqher) 7 8 1905—Cicero (Maher) 9C 1906—Spearmint (Maher) 22 1907—Orby (J Reiff) 9 1908-Signorinetta (W Bullock) 13 Scene on the Course His Majesty led the winner back to the paddock. The scene on the course and in the paddock was one of wild enthusiasm, the King's win being one of the most poplar character. This is the first time in history for a reigning King of Great Britain and Ireland, to win the Derby. King at Epsom The King and Queen with Princess Vic- toria, left Victoria at twelve-forty this after- noon for the racecourse at Epso-m. Among a largie party veb-ich accompanied their 'Majecties, were Prince and Princess of Wales. MONEY EXPENDED. It would puzzle the most accurate statis- tician to estimate the cmount that ",ill be spent in connectiom with to-day's race. Tho following table gives only an approximate idea of the sum Actual bets on course JE1,C00,0C0 Bets elsewhere 5u,ow Refres!1'men.tR 25,000 Railway fa-res 1413,0N Tacoab hire 5,000 Motor-car him 5 COO Horse, donkey, &c., conveyances. 3,000 100,000 race cards at (xl. 2^500 Total Creet Interest in America I New York, Wednesday.—Extraordinary in- terest is being taken here over the English Derby, and the form and chances of Sir Martin, Mr. Winans's horse,are discussed with remarkable eagerness. Bulletins are placed in a-11 the hotels, clubs, and newspaper offices showing the. latest betting from Xewmarket. The populrarity of the American horse is un- bounded, a.nd the bookmakers absolutely refuse to accept the quoted prices as cabled here, and are sivingr much smaller odds.— Central News.

EPSOM. -J OA—The CATERHAM. PL.ATE of 200 so I"S; winners extra, live furlongs 8 il Mr J B Joel's Sun Cloud w&l Griggs 1 •J 0 Mr A Acunha. colt H Jonee 2 9 0 Mr H S Goodsm's Hagg W"od Wili Grit'gs 3 8 8 Lord Kocebery's Sieter Anne D Maher 0 8 8 Mr J Larnach's He.]Jnc lill? B Lyubam U 8 8 Mr A Bailey's Golden Li*gend W Higgs 0 3 0 Mr S B Joel's Sidetslip .0 Madden C 9 0 Mr K Mi lip's Tata well Lassie coll VI tiax oy 0 S 11 Count de fierteux's Sau.ot II r Keeble 0 8 11 Lord LonsdaleV Kincarb C Trigg 0 3 11 Mr H L3til-n-, Osnwte F Wo<?M)n 0 8 ,m? 0 H&yncr'ti Queen Hackler colt F woctw. 0 11 E:,st () 8 11 Mr R C Swan's La. Rubida. K ^course 0 8 11 Mr H P Whitney's Ballyhoo filly J H Martin 0 Winner trained by Morion. Bett-ing-5 to 2 agtst Acunha colt, 4 to 1 aget Sun Cloud, 7 to 1 eeoii agst lath well Lassie colt and Sideslip, 10 to 1 e1wh TTgtt Oemos aoid Samos II., 100 to 8 agst Ballyhoo filly, and "00 to 7 agst any other. Won bv three-parts of a length; half a length be- tween the (second and third. Ta-thweil Latsie colt was fourth, Kincarb fifth, Sister Anne sixth, Golden Legend next, and Osmoe lar-t. (Race ".tarted at 1.36.) O r—The STEWARD?' HANDICAP of "J 1,000 sovs; the M?eond to receive 50 eovs. The last mile and 44 yards of Lhe Derby Course. 8 13 Mr H I' Whitney's Perseue III j H Martin 1 g 0 Mr J Ta.it.s T'Aneon wm Grig«» 2 3 3 Lord Carnarvon's Must-apha F Wootton 3 ) 7 His Majesty's Saint's Mead H Jones 0 3 6 Mr E Carlton's Eudcrus Leader 0 3 Mr J B Joel's Submit Waj Grigg.. 0 1 1 Mr E A Wigrvn's Floridor .W sby 0 8 Mr J A de Rothschild's Bomba- F Fox 0 7 8 Mr W M Singer's Great Dame flllv "C Trigg 0 7 0 MT S Gollan's Met,, Burke filly Ringstead 0 Winner trained bv .Tovnor Betting-4 to 1 each agst Peneeus III. and I'Anon, 9 to 2 aget Submit, 5 to 1 agist Mutitapha, 8 to 1 agst Saint's Mead, 10 to 1 agst Eudorue, and 10C to 8 agt-t any other. Won by three-parts of a length; half a length be- tween the semr-ond and third. Bomba was Xourth Sub- mit fifth, Saint's Mead next, and Floridor last vrttace started at 2.11.) Q ??-The JUVENILE SELLING PLATE v- t> of 200 eovs, for two year old6; win- ner to be sold for 100 sovs. 9 OMr J Willbm Penn J Thompson 1 Miller's Grove H Ba4!rfaii 2 8 11 Mr J B JooTe Doris filly .WaJ Griggt5 3 8 H Mr R Wootton's Opera fillv F 0 8 11 Sir J Robinson's Faeola. filly. W SaxbY 0 9 0 Mr J Drake's Bold Nelr-on C TT<C?C' 0 9 0 Mr G Thomson's Slieve Bawn W Bullock n 9 0 Mr S Pn-etV Sinclair Will GrWs 0 8 11 Mr J A de Rothschild's Lallapelloo "w F Fox 0 8 11 Mr Cohn'e Martry II Ki 0 S 11 Mr Whitney's Belle of Trov filly j Howard 0 8 11 Mrs HAf ..A Templeman 0 W liiner trainea by Parkinson.

I OFFICIAL STARTING PRICES. I As Published in the Racing Calendar and Sportsman. EPSOM MEETING. Caterham Plate (14).—Sun Cloud, 4 to 1 ftgst: Acunha colt, 5 to 2 agst; Acunha colt, 5 to 2 agst; Hagg Wood, 10: to 7 agst. Stewards' Handicap (1C).—Perseus III., 4 to 1 agst; I'Anson, 4 to 1 agst; Miiftapha, 5 to 1 agt. Derby Stakes (li>).—Minoru, 7 to 2 agst; Louvters, 9 to 1 agst; William the Fourth, 20 to 1 agst. In the Derby tlie draw for positions at the st.3.rt was ae follows:—Minoru, 1; The Story, 2, William the Fourth, 3, Valene 4, Bayardo 5, Strickland 6, Brook- lards 7, Sandbath S, Prester Jack 9, Louviers 10, Sir Martin 11 Electric Boy 12, Phaleron 13, Diamond Stud 14, and St. Ninian the outside position.

OFHIGIAiL SCRATCHINGS. I The "Sportsman" hao been ofBctsJly inferrmed 111 Mwrt, Weatherby of the following scratchings:— EPSOM MEtnjKG. gpsom Derby.—Peteretone and Appeal (after 5.0 p.m. yesterday), and St David'6 Day (at 9.0 a,m. to- day). doati;rom Oak?—All Lord Hamwooi*o horses (eter 5.0 p. m- yesterday). MISCELLANEOUS. County Welter Handicap, Manchester—Persinus. Wolverhampton (Wtittwin) engagements—Sir Peri- gord. All engagements-diaries Edward, Bouncing Girl, and Eteoc.le" BedcM eng?;6ment?—Pi<tnfm. %'n r&rk ?%bLildun) ongagenuvAt?6-Batgsmen and Brass Lock.

I To-day's Finance. I LONDON, Wednesday, 1.0 p.m. Money In good demand at 1l to 14. Discount rates- short and three montlis' bills 1. Consols dull. Fail: Money and the Accourrt 1-16, ■Irish Loan down. Home Kails quiet. Americans dull. Trunks easier. Fall: Ordinary 1-16, T h Lrd l'ret G. ilexicaii Rails firmer. Rise: First Pref i, Second 4. Forelgnws quiet. Mines linn. PRINCIPAL CHANGES. •G.reut Western j down. Steel i, A-iiialframa.ted t, Chesapeake ± liP; Milwaukee, New York Central £ Louisville J, Denver, Southern Pacifics J, Erie, Read- ing i, Southern 0 down. Venezuela L Russian F'j.;es 0 up; Chinese Rail 1, Peru, Russian Fojr-a.d-Halj» & down. Ferriera L Tuito J, De Beer, Ashanti, Modder, Village Deeps 3-16, Kand Mine, Jupiter, City titeep i, Goldfields Deferred, Cloverfield 3-32, Premier, City Jumpers, Nigel, Apex( Ferriera Deep, Amalgamated, Taquah, Esperanaa, Boston, Anaconda 1-16, Transvaal Gold, Jotuomesbnry Investment, Goerz, Abosso, Tan- ganyika, &Jlt..et, B'hod-.ssia Exploration 1-32 up. Hiidsons has ripen i, Mexico and Bio Tra nis LONDON, Wednesday, 2..0 p.m. Call Money 2, three mo.nt.I1, bills 1J. Bombay and Calcutta Transfers 15 15-16d. Valparaiso 10 15.3M, Baenos Ayres 4S^d. Rio 15 5-32d. The Stock Markets are liss active aU round, and general markets are Irregular in tendency, but Mines continue good in tone. Consols easier at 85. Home Kails very quiet: few ¿11(),n.ges recorded. mricans irreprular. SteeN I lip; Amalgamated i, Norfolk t, Chesipcake L Milwaukee, New York Cen- *ral are j down; other 0 to j. Mexican Prefr, 4 up: Havana? 24 down. Foreign Stocks quiet, but generally steady. South Africans l1""ttng with support, and a number of shares are 1-52 to 3-16 up. In West Africans Ashanti are 24, while Abcsso, Fanti, a.rod Taqiiah are bettor. Tanganyika 5 5-15. Tintos 7S. S'hen Trans- port 61s. Armstrong easier. CARDIFF, WTednesday, 1.0 p.m. The Local Stock Market this morning was generally strong in tone. Gold Mines still monopolizing attention, but Taff and Uhymney Stocks among R!Til, were better on the paq?iiig of the Alls by the House of Lords. Other Rails were steady. Colliery Shares WÐr flat, there bemfi little inclination on the part of investors to ente-tain new dealings in view of the. threatened 1;"ike. In other directions there was little doing. TRAFFIC RETUEXS. Tilbnry.-—Increase, £ Ttl. Great Northern.—Increase, £L40Q. North Staffordshire.—Decrease, £ 1.860.

Golf. I AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP I CAPTAI HUTCHISON V. MTJNX. I ITutciiison, after eta-ndlng 3 up at the math iHopea.sed his lead to 4 a.t the tenth, rn-e Inslima.il, after a topped bxassie shot approached in deadly faphion and wen tJie ne\t. the twelfth was ha-lvcd in 5. and the odds were furtjlie-r nedue-M at the thirteenth, two halves followed, and the match WM brought to a cripie a,t the sixteenth, Hutchi- son winning' by 3 un and 2. „ MAXWELiL V. FOIN-IX-R. I ll lavouriue for the title (kew away a laa-'g-c f<>lowing-. He started by winning" the first hole in a. perfeot 3. After a half at the next he in-eieasied leeway at the third to the sflxtii. He played fine srolf, and at this part stood three holes up. To the ninth, however, be fell away, and only stood 1 up there. Graham had a) ways the pull over the lO<"al pi aver. 11-itli stioh a great at the ninth, every hole homeward toog- Graham's victory further from his grasp. Livingstone won the thirteenth, but the remaining- holes being- halved to the seventh, Gralnam won by 2 up and 1. Mr. Maxwell had a very stiff gutne with Herbert Fowler. The match was «juare at the eleventh, but Maxwell stood up at the thirteenth. All the hole- to the eixteemth were divided. Fowler won the seventeenth, and a half at the home hole gave Maxwell the mate-h. The lost tie in the round between last J car's ruimeir-up and Simpson was very hard, S: mp--oii throwing aiwa-y a chance on the last green. In the fiftih round the great tie will be ■between Maxwel and T»aidl«'y, both members ,f the home club. but there are two other ties of ° mom.ent.Diok and A,n'(ireW and Baa-win and Taylor. Requite: — FOURTH ROUND. J Shaw ''Troon) beat F. Dickson (London* deny) by 2 and 1. Oa.pt C. K. Hutchison brnt. Lionel Munn (Liandtunderry). 3 a.TN1 2. John Graham, jun (Royal Tiverpool) beat G. lJinT1,gI-c;tone (Baw Rock), 2 and 1. D. A. Brown (Pena.ng) belt Captain Earqubt.r (Byfleet I, 1 hole. C. F. Dick (Royal Livenpoolj beat Douejae Carrie (Bcitfitsfield Tji.nkc Society), 1 hale. | Hob<t Andrew (Prestf-wArft, St. Nicholas) beat G L. Mellin (Beokemh^.m), 2 and 1. D. F. Raneon (Crowboro') beat A. Patterson (Wearside), 3 a.nd 2. Norman Hunter (Honourable Company) beat W. B. Hodda.rt (Formby), 3 and 2. Maxwell (Tantellon) beat Herljert Fowler iroTHmii'S'hle Company), 1 hole. Laklley (Honourable Company beat Martin Smith (Sit. George's). 3 and 1. Balfour Melville (Honourable Company) beat Major Williams (Hairewood). 2 and 1. Murray (Purley Downs) beat Fleming (Boyal and Awcientl, 2 and 1. Sutherland (Royal Domoek) beat Hut-ton (Royal Liverpool) at the nineteenth grree?i. Willcie (Ijeven) beat Walker (Leoeonre). 3 and 2. Darwin (Wokin.sr) bea.t Ixxskha.rt (Prestwiok, St. Nicholas), 4 and 2. Taylor (Richmond.) boat Gordon Simpson (St. Andrews tTni vornity), 1 hole.

SWANSEA REGATTA I Several of the yachts for tho Swansea Bay rog-atta arrived to-day in the Roa-at in tow. Tie entries for the principal yacht races at f;w"llea, on Saturday am ae follow-23 metre clas8--c.up v.-orth 100 gntosas and £ i20 added-Sir T. Lacton's Shamrock and Mr. Mvles B. Kennedy's White Heather. 15 metre r cup worth 50 guineas, with £75 added—Mr. Burton's Osta.ra, Mr. Stothert's Mariska, Mr. A. Paget's Maoona, Mr .A.. Watson's The T>ainty, and the Duke de Modinacelli's Tinga. Ex 52 footer?— £ 30.—Messrs. Tait's The Gauntlet, %ir. x. T. Kershurd's Sonva, Mr. Perrell's Marion, and Mr. Hall Lay's Camellia. Cruisers over 50 tons—C100.—Mr. A. L. Pierce's Carina, MT. F. Morlands. Cruisers under 50 tons— £ 70.—Marquis of Ail^a's Bloodhound, Mr. n. McNeil's GraJiwaite, Mr. W'heeler's Silver Spray. Major Penne ('U1'7..on's Lorna V., and -Air. W. Graves Mason's Asthera.

A MAGISTRATE'S RECRET. I John Bowdon, labourer, Pontypridd. was before the local magistrates to-day charged with breaking open a slot. gas-meter belong- ing to the district council a-t Pantycraigwen and stealing 7s. Bd. therefrom. The evidence was that, Bowden was tieen forcing open the meter with a screwdriver, and when dis- turbed threatened to drive the instrument through any-one who interfered with him. and afterwards ran down the street, losing some otf the pennies from his over-laden pockets as lie. hurried along with his booty. Tho Presiding Magis.trate (Mr. James Roberts), after glancing at defendant's record, remarked that he was sorry he was not empowered to send Bowden to a longer period than the jurisdiction of the court admitted, adding, "Six months would do you far more good than three." Bowden was sentenced to three months' imprisonment, with hard labour.

A CARDIFF SHEBEEN "I Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Ord fill-street, was a defendant at Cardiff Police-court to-day on a summons for selling beer by retail on two occasions without a licence, and Michael SulHvan. her husband, wa? summoned for consenting to the sale. Mr. F. W. Bnsor pro- ?,%e,cut-T-,I. an?l Mr. F. H. Ga-&keII defended. Mr. Ensor said Polioe-sergeant Dix and a con- stable on Sunday, May 16, kept a watch on the housfe, for which the male de-fondant had a wholesale licence, and during an hour and a. half saw a number of people enter and depart, Mrs. Sullivan usually coming to the door. The police entered and took a woman w,ith them who had been seen to leave with two flagons, but Mrs. Sullivan denied receiv- ing a shiTling for the two flagons. In the house were two men, and under a chair was a glass which had recently contained beer. Police-sergeant Dix and Police-oonstable Lennox gave evidence as to the persons they saw entering and departing. Mrs. Sullivan said one of the men came to order a cask of beer and the other man was going to carry it for him. so she gave each a glass of beer. The male defendant was in bed at the time. The summons against Michael Sullivan was dismissed, but Mary Snllivan was fined £ 30 and costs, with the alternative of one month. The summons against. Thomas Fletcher. an old-time footballer, for being on the premisses was dismissed, on the ground that, he was a relative, but Lewis John, on a similar summons, was fined 10s.

C\OR Sale, grand stepping Bay Mare; 1J.2; 8 years; r 50 guineas. Also Bay Mare; 15.1; 9 years; pxxi brood mare; £ ll.—Apply Coachman, Stable?, 24, Windnor-piace, Cardiff. eorlahe6 WAXTED, Cook-DeneTaI; small family; no h. ment; housemaid kept.—7, Dumfries-place, Car- diff. (>9691128 KNTFE and Fork Pkvnic Tea Basket; ae new; cost 35s.; will accept 236., or nearest offer.— Apply 4. Victoria Park-avenue. e966h28 FURNliSHED Apartments, Frmt Sitting-roo? w?d BOO room ?ilt two ladit? or lady amd gentlemah: no attendance; li.. and c. bath; off Atbanv-road and 3 minutes from car; terms moderate—J b9, Evening Express, Cardiff. e964h28 TWO Mortar Mi)ls for Sale, 6 and 7ft. maker, TS,ijitr?-n.-Aplily Morgan, 3, Turuer-stt, Caer- leoil-r 01(1. '\ew??,rt. e96501 ?.\THEr'RAL-.Roa<lorYicmjty.—House ? wanted, June quarter.—Particulars to J 40, EToning Ex- press, Cardiff. 01362al WANTED, good General, after WliitVun.—Apply, first, 136, Cathedral-road, Cardiff. e96361 A pood Canv £ ws«<?r wanted, wfth }U=¿;l of ,A conpou trade: good commission to good maJi5— Apply, by letter only, stating experience, to Crowden, 36, Dock-street. Cor mi, Penarth. e959hZ8 TjX>R Sale, Ice-cream Fre<v^r: pelf-acting: nearly X- new.—J 37, Evening Express, Cardiff. e960h28 p ORTHCAWI.-Sitting. 2 or 3 Bed Rooms to Let; facing sea.—M. Thomae, St. George, PorthcawL e«68h2B LLAXDAFF Cathedral.—Vacancy for Tenor Voice; ?tiT?end, £ 52 per annnm: 1tend Evensong only, dJi1' at 6 o'clock.—For particulars apply to Rev. ¡ Mu]orCHDonI?is,l,;s;?:tfT. C2541 WArED. a respectable Housekeeper, widow not objected to, who would give her services for a I.I.f.?-ttable home; light duties; 00 f=nily.-Apl)ly Williams, c/o l: 15!, Park-ptaoe, (MIfach &:g I

WEATHER FORECAST The Britisli Meteorological Office this morn- in,g is-sued the following forecast of the weather likely in South Wales from 10.30 a.m. to-day till 10.3(1 a-am. to-morrow Westerly to north-westerly gate; showery; thunder.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS AND IN MFCMORIAM. Chuff* for lan-rt lag adrertiaMiMiDta luidar thia beadinc:—If* for 10 Vforda aod UL tor avory Tir* Exlra Woro.. No notice of ibis deaerlptloti wUl be noorW mil— authenticated by the ncxae and cddrMa of the onadw. TelegTvna &ad tolepbooie ID.KP8 CLUMot bo wttw on bbxu confirmed in writinl. BIRTHS. AKROWS-MTTH.— On the 23rd May, 1909, at Kent House, Falkland-road, Torquay, the wife of Edwin Arrowt-mith (of the Children's fcipcoial Servto# Mis.jon), a son. BIGGS.—Tuesday evening:, at Pentland. Pencisety. roac. to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Biggs, a daughter. BEAP.DMGKE.—On the 23rd inst., at Rodney-terraoe, Newport, the wife of Arthur Francis lieardmore, of a son. OLIVER.-On the 23rd May, at Bank House, Old Swan, Liverpool, the wife of George Harding OUrer, of a daughter. WILLIS.—On the 22nd Inst., at Beech View, Chiste- bmst, tue wife or Harry F. JL W ill is, of a aon. MARRIAGES. TUTTi „ L KEVAV S—FR ASE!(.—On May 25th, at Whlt- c i:.rcli, Card'ff, by the Rev. L-lovd Davies (Vicar), assisted by the Rev. R. J. ITOS (Vicar of St. German's, Cardiff), Gordon llier Evans, elder son of W illlam Hier Evans, of Radyr Court, (lardiff. to Mary Gladys, elder dar.rhtar of H. Alex. S. Fraser, of Methven, Whitchurch, Cardiff. SWIXDELL—REES.—On (he 25th Inst., at Green- field Chapel, Liatieily, by the Rftv. Gvryn Owen, Thomaa Aiphage Swindell, eldest son of Yifr. Arthur tN. Swindoii, to Ma.ry l^ouisa Rees, niece of the late Mr. It. U. Rees, Li wrath. Ko carde. DEATHS. OOPPOCK.-on the 25th inst., at his residence, Acadie. Xewport-road, Cardiff, John George, the beloved husband of Emily Hester Coppock, aged 89. KSOoTT'.—On the ?5th instant. James EsCott, of Llan- trlssaat Gas Works. Funeral saturda3,, Three sharp. Friends please accept this, only intimation. JOKES.—On 22nd, at Higlift-ld, Brynoet-liin, Morgan H-iyward Jone. (late Climmist, Briton Ferry). Funeral V\<xoie8da3, Llanaantfraid, Tondu, starting at 2.30. Li. CAS.—Oil the 23rd inst., at Brighton, Clam Jarfe, aecd 54, wife of Frederic William Lucas, of London, Solicitor. No flowers, by special request. MORRIS.—26th May, 1909. at &5, Staoey-road, Anoe Morris. Widow of late W. H. Morris. MOFGAX.—On 21st inst., William Morgan, of 77. lli. 6treet, Cvmmer, after short illness. Fureral Wedne* day, 26th, at 2.3C. for Lledrddu Cemetery. MOKGAN.-M.iy 21st, 100*3, Henry Morsran, of Movit Pleasant Hotel, Mountain Ash. Funeral Wedneslay, 3.30 r,.in-, for Mountain Ash Old Cemetery. PARRY.—On Sunday, May 22, at his dr.uphter'« real deuce. S7, Oiliege-etreet, Ammanford, Thomas Parry, Agied 79, iar many years Gardener at Duffryn, Moun tain Ash. Funeral Thursday, arriving G.W. Statioa S.43, for Mountain Afh Cemetery. STONE.—Or. May 24th, at West Ludworth, NeaAul Marpar»t Saliy, the beloved wife of H. Stone, agoi 61. Funeral strictly private. No flowers, by reqneat Y\ ITCHELL.—On May 24th, at 136, Clifton-street, Car. diff, Essie, the beloved wife of William C. WitchelL Funeral Thursday next, leaving house at Four p.m. Gentlemen only. WILLIAMS.—On the 25th inst., at 159, Habershdtt- etreet, Cardiff, John Williaras, for 40 years LoaD. Foreman, R.R. Funeral on SatWviay. Friends picut accept this intimation.

AlJGUbTINE J. fclOJNE, FCNBRAL UIBECTOS. PweoJiaJ ftuparvUDOii to AU Ontam Wat. Tel. Cardiff, Xca. ,0.; and 0IõGI. Po«t-offlo» Tel.; Ko. &U, Cardiff. T*i«rr**n*: AUQ-USTUU: arJ'ON&, CartIS. 5, WORKING-ST., CAILDR". fWING TO WATCH COMMITTEE'S REFUSAL TO LICENSE THE RED TAXIS, THESE CAKNOT BE FOOD ON liACKNEl CAJUilAQE STAND*. RING UP 2006, AND A BED TAXI WILL COME AT ONC* fed R 1 n g up 2006. —————————————-—————————————— > "It to not tBe money, tmt the pala I INT." finch in the feelinc. If net the words QMKL btf most people ooncerrntiK' their bad TEETH and no docbt they tM righ^ for T*etk t?ixnt?eh?otJb?tLfodI S" ae.u b= from ua 'Nm ?1 !t. To tbu %t ?' )m 91 UL WE SAY if yon gruffer from bad teeth, why don't Vol fet them out? WE KNOW because yoo think it woulel be very palnfoL 1 WE ASK yon, therefore, to come W us and experience our easy method. and you miil think dil- ferently. THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS, ClREWS 8, QUi.EN-3i., CARDIFF. B liA.,N CHES PKNT&E. 7. YaUad-road TUESDAY* JJA fcitPlilliLY. Castle View Stores YIUDA.Y& MAESTiia. OAKJiAU, 173. Caerau-road SA.TUILDA.YIL BBW VALE. 6. Ma.rket-st.MONDÁ YB. CWM. EL .55,D "4Uast 4 to 9. WlIDNEaIU YI &AU TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION JjTRUlT SALE BY AUCTION, At the XE\ COMMERCIAL SALEROOM, TE.EDKGAR-STREET, CARDIFF, TO-MORROW (THURSDAY), at S A.M., 400 SIEVES CHERRIES, 200 BRACE STRAWBERRIES. E. BIERMANN and CO. (Limited), FRUIT BROKERS. e765 GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, CHAINS, R1.\G6, &0. HALF PRICES AT SOL PHILLIPS, The Old Firm," 41, ST. MARY-STREET CAILI IF (Opposite Boyal Hotel). SEE WLNDOWS. YOU WILL BUY. 7—9 .Star; two cylinder, r 7 onnoau; easily detached; newly pa in tec, royal blue; screen, run- ning b'OSro3, many spares; practically new tylwe; perfect running order.^Jones, 19, Montgomerv~treet, Cardiff. e96$li28 ADVERTISER is de^rous of obtaining Position aa Traveller to Wholesale Grocery House; h- f,-t- claas all round retail experience; at prrsont ecneapod with a ieadine local firm; aped 24.1 35, Kvy.sinj Express, Cardiff. c935h2fi WANTED, Situatfion as Sewing-maid or I maker.—Rees, Eastfield, Llantwit Major, ntiae Cardiff. <#57>88 SUreF-SS'FXTL Holiday Angling.—Marvrlloul Bait Secret; fsh cannot resist.-Sevn t;tam, Powell, 379, Chester-road, Manchester. R Disposal, Tobacco and Fancy Business in ,L' flourishing seaside resort; stock and fixtures at "aluation.-J 213, Uve.11 ing Express, Cardiff. eOSttol RESPECTABLE Man wanted on F.-u-m; able to milk and assist in milk round; abstainer.—Refer- onco and wages required, Bfoharde, Pent reel wyda, Besolvon. «^9ol rpo Let, Jnne quarter, Villa Residence, Rhoose; JL three reoept ion-rooms, six bedrooms; large gar- den, with numerous fniit and other trees; rect £45.- Key, Station master, Rhoose, or D. O. Price, Ilonarth. tfSMol HOUSKMAirvS wanted for Business HOll.-Statë wag. rel?rec" Lewis's, Draper8, 215, etty. r-ld, Ca-rdiff. e954h28 WANTED. New or Secondhand Pram.—i 51, Even- ing Express, WANTED, respectable worktng Woman M I' Domestic: aged not above 50.—J 34, Evening Express, Cardiff. _? <?4?as WANTED, in gentleman's family in the oountry rY General Servant, capable of good plain omking; housemaid kept, boy for boots, knives, coals, lamps; good references required.—Mrs. Hughes, Llanbeor, Crick howell. 2h28 TO Let, or for Sale, House and Shop for grocer; no opposition; growing colliery district.—Apply J. Thomas, lS, Fair-view, Pen gam. Iol E PRKSE NT ATI V E for Wales, on commission only, for high-class Waterproof House; miiot hare connexion amongst higliost class tallore, hosfcrs, batters, outfitters, &o.—Apply Hex 09, M-v.n«ly'» Advertising Offices. Birmingham. <^M6h2S GR(J(IM:-Ga.rd;r\Ïitf;illing, and -ifri G-1?t,,t,- wages. Edmonds, .Sunny Bank. Pent? newynyd, Pontypool. eim 7t 31 WANTED, a 3-cung Woman as General; nm-t Nive good references.—Apply Jones, tOO, Harrow-road, L<mdOll, W. 044ol -'XrE.T()N -SlIPN'-Mare. — Ccmior<?h)eA?rtrtwot? fa?,ing 3Outh; :iear æa; moderate.—Frost, ??idney House, Mexandra-parade. e- LOST, 3 Rings in Splott-road; one marked mtzpah, one brilliajit, and one marked inside, Ern to Mag 1906.—Finder returning same to 136, Splott-road, will be rewarded. emth28