Evening Express

WOMEN SUFFRAGE DEMAND I In support of woman suffrage a crowded meeting W:1Æ9 held at Andrews'-hall, Queen- l street, Cardiff, on W-eduesday, presided over by Mrs. Lewis, Green-meadow. Miss Cicely Corbett, B.A., of London, said that no hoard- ing in London could now be passed without L-eoing a poster of a woman's suffrage meet- ing. (Applause-) They were not inspired by a desire fcr notoriety, but for freedom. Mr. Joseph Clayton said he had never heard of a man visiting1 a. theatre and saying to the lady artistes, "Your place is at home." ([jaughtar.) Miss Helga Gill, of Norway, also spoke, and l a resolution demanding woman, suffrage was i oa.rried without a dissentient.

Barry & G. W. R. Dispute i RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION IN CARDIFF In the Court of the Railway and Canal Commission on Wednesday, before Mr. Jus- tice A. T. Lawrence (president), the Hon. A. E. Ga-thorne Hardy, and Sir James Wood- house, the case of the Great Western Rail- way Company Y. the Barry Railway Com- pany was called on. Sir Robert Finlay, K.C. (with him Mr. J. Sha.w), said he had a preliminary objection t:) make on behalf of the Barry Railway Compa,ny to the jurisdiction of the court. The case was one of great importance as bearing upon the construction of Section 15 of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act of 1888, in its bearing upon bection 8 of the Regula- tion of Railways Act, 1873, which stated that. where any difference between railway or canal companies was required or authorised to be referred to arbitration, such difference s1 ould at the instance of any company party to the difference, and with the consent of the Commissioners, be referred to the Commis- sioners for their decision in lieu of being referred to arbitration; provided that the power of compelling a reference to the Com- missioners should not apply to any case in which any arbitrator had in any general or special Act been designated, and the Com- missioners were of opinion that the <t«^er- ence might more conveniently be referred to him. Section 15 of the Railway and Canal Traffic Act, 1888, referring t-o the above sec- ticn, said that for the purposes of Section 8 of ihe Regulation of Railways Act, 1873, and certain other enactments the provisions of any agreement made under statute should bo deemed to be provisions of such Act. In the present case, said counsel, there had been an agreement between the parties.' The [ application stated that by the Great Western Railway Act, 1880, t.he al-irlicamtis were autiio- rised to make and maintain a branch rail- way at Cardiff called the Riverside branch. commencing by a junction with a siding of the South Wales Railway and terminating near the foundry building of the Bute Iron- works. By the Great Western Act, 1-390, the applicants were further authorised to widen the South Wales Railway, commencing at Penarth Curve and terminating about 27 yards eastward of the bridge carrying the railway over the Gla- mor-ganshire Canal. Another Great Western Aot in 1891 authorised the doubling of the Riverside branch, the providing of conveni- ences for passenger and other traffic, and the making and maint-ainiiig of a railway com- j meneing oy a junction with t.he Riverside branoh at or near the termination thereof and terminating on the north side of Corporation- road. By the Barry Dock and Railway Act. 1891, the defendants were authorised to m" and maintain foar railways, therein described Nos. 1 to 3 being for the purpose cf con- necting the Taff Va.le Railway with the River- side branch, and were to run parallel with the Penarth Curve and the wideritd lines of the applicants, and No. 4 was to bç an exten- sion of the Riverside branch, parallel with the railway authorised by the Great Western Act of 1891, and running powers over the Riverside branch were conferred upon the defendants. By Section 34 of the same Act the powers conferred upon the dcfendante as to the construction and maintenance of No. 4 railway were authorised to be trans- ferred to the applicants, conditionally on their undertaking to construct the line, with a station suitable for p at" en per and goods traffic, and to convert the Riverside branch into a passenger railway. An agreement was entered into between the parties in June, 1893. providing for the carry- ing into effect of the provisions of the Act, hut in December, 1906, the defendants had given notice of their desire to revise that agreement. The applicants admitted that there was a elanse in the agreement providing for revision, but said that no change of circum- stances had arisen since the date of the agreement which would justify any altera- tion in the terms of the agreement, which were, they alleged, fair and reasonable. On the other hand, the defendants said that such changes of circumstances had taken place as eutitled them to have the terms of the agreement revised, and pleaded that the differences in dispute should be referred to an arbitrator provided by the agreement. Counsel said the agreement was one in perpetuity, but was subject to revision septennially, acid the differences which arose were as to what terms of the agreement were subject to revision, as well as how they should be revised, and he submitted that on the true construction of the sections in question the matters in difference should be referred to the arbitrator provided for-by the agreement. Sir A. Cripps, K.C.. and Mr. Simon, K.C., having been heard ou behalf of the Great Western Railway Company, The President said he did not think he parties had power by the appointment of an arbitrator, to withdraw the matters in difference from the court, and he held that the court had jurisdiction to hear the case. The case will not be heard this term. TA FP VA LE AN D BA RKY BILLS In the House of Lords OIl Wednesday the standing order was suspended in the case of the Taff Vale Riilway (Cardiff Railway Vesting, Ac.) Bill, the Taff Vale Railway (Rhymney Railway Vesting, &c.) Bill, and the Barry Railway Bill, which passed through all their stages, and were read a third time. ALEXANDRA DOCKS BILL. In the House of Commons on Wednesday the Alexandra (Newport and South Wales) Docks and Railway Bill was read a second time.

PONTYPOOL GRIEVANCE A meeting of the Powtypool Urban District Council was held on Wednesday, Mr. W. H. Pit ten presiding. The Medical Officer (Dr. 8. Butler Mason) reported eleven deaths and ten births during the month, the rates per 1.0GD being 20.5 and 18.7. The death-rate was the heaviest for the year, and the general sickness had been very heavy. Mr. W. H. Hughes referred to the question of gett.ing the Great Western Railway Com- pa.ny to open t.he loop line to Llanhill&th for passenger traffic, and suggested, that as there seemed to be very little likelihood of the company opening the line, the coti-noil should call a public meeting with the object of inaugurating an opposition service between Pcntypool and Llar.hilleth. Mr. Harmston thought that individual boycott of tho company would be more effective, and similar sentiments were expressed by Mr. J Rosie and Mr. E. Probyn. -Consideration of the question was deferred. The council accepted the resignation of the surveyor, Mr. A. J. Wilcox, who had secured an. appointment under the Abergavenny Rural District Council.

CLAMORGAN WATER BOARD The Parliamentary agents who are conduct- ing the Glamorga,n Water Board Bill attended on Wednesday before Sir Luke White, the chairman of the Seleot Committee which has been considering the measure, and submitted to him the Bill as passed by the Committee. The Chairman, having examined the clauses and ascertained that they were in accordance with the decision of the Committee, endorsed the Bill. He then prepared his report to the House on the Bill. The report, among other things, assured the House that the Bill did not give any powers which might be obtained by means of bye-laws made subject to the restrictions of general Acts already in exist- ence, explained how the Committee had dealt with the recommendations of the Home Office, the Local Government Board, the Board of Trade, and the Board of Agriculture respect- ing certain proposals of the Bill, and set forth the times allowed for re-payment of money to be borrowed with respect to each item of the undertaking.

BRYNMAWR AND TRUNK SEWER Mr. B. Stacey presided at a meeting of the Western Valleys (Mon.) Sewerage Board. held at Newport on Wednesday.—Mr. Benson said that an impression had got abroad that Bryn- rnawr had been allowed to join the scheme on advantageous terms as compared with the other authorities. Mr. T. S. Edwards (clerk) and Mr. Baldwin Latham (engineer) explamed the Aot of Parliament and the agreement, and con- tended that Brynmawr wae treated in the same way as the other constituent authori- ties.—Ultimately it was decided that the clerk and solicitor should confer and submit a report.

PUNISHMENT AND REFORM. At a meeting of the general committee of the Swansea Welsh Society the Rev. Penar Griffiths proposed and the Rev. W. E. Prydderoh seconded, a vote of oongratula,tioll to the president (Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas, M.A.) on his appointment as stipendiary magistrate of Pontypridd. Mr. W. far-,ioi and the Rev. D. Price supported. Mr. Thomas thanked the members for their good wishes, and said he would make his aiM nctco much to punish offenders, but to administer the law in such a way as to promote reformation of charac- ter.

Frank Dawling, licensee of the King David Inn, Brymmawr, was summoned at Aber- gavenny -on Wednesday for cruelty to a horse by beating it at Llanfoiston May 14. He was fined 40s. and costs. When spoken to by the I IJolioo the defendant said he was only eduoatimg it a bit."

:3 I Financier'sHuge Fortune I REPORTED ESTATE OF zEI0,000,000 One of the wealthiest financiers in London, and one of the largest landowners in Berkshire, Mr. Charles Morrison, haS died at his country house, Basildon Park, near Reading, at the age of 92. His estate "8 estimated by well-informed persons to be con- siderably over JEIO.000,000 in value. He was I bachelor, and lived for the most part at Basildon, a fine country residence situated io a large park, with his brother and sister, both of whom are mer 70 years of age and unmarried. His estate, it is believed, will be divided between his brother and sister, while servants and employes will also benefit sub- stantially. fost of Mr. Morrison's wealth consisted in huge blocks of office but; dings, such as Basil- don House, Fiusbury House, and the like. Mr. Morrison's personal habits were almost austere in their simplicity, and his sole extravagance was a taste for pictures, of which he hud a large collection. Dignified and tall, though slightly bent by a-ge, his was a familiar figure in the City, but his of publicity made him refuse the position toO wheh his. wealth wou'd have entitled him. Mr. Charles Morrison was a constant visitor to the City, and a great support to it in times of financial disturbance, as he was a. bold buyer of good securities. Mr. Morrison usually, subscribed freeiy to such new issues as he considered promising, and, as he often changed his iavestmentB when they had risen in price, he was a valuable client for his Stock Exchange friends. He is believed to have habitually kept a large sum in gold as a reserve against a time of serious financial trouble. Upon the building of Basildon House the late millionaire, it is understood, expended close upon £ 200,000. A thousand pounds waa paid for the marble in tL entrance hj^l. -A. portion of Basildon House is at ?Wcnt empiy, but when all the rmocs are occupied the aggregate yearly rental amounts to some- thing like i-10, M. That of Finsbury House is something less—about £ 15,C00 a year. Most of Mr..Morrison's great wealth came from very large estates in Berkshire, Kent, and Scotland, where he owned half the Isle of Islay. He gave generously to church and hospital funds. Some of his biggest dona- tions went to King Edward's Hospital Fund. to the Bishop of London's charities, and to funds to heip the social work of the Church. A Romance of Business. A' uiiaT,ie,-q -Morrison was the eldest eco 01 the late Mr. Jame*? Morrison (of the great firm of Morrison, Diikra, and Co., notf snown as the Fore-street Warehouse Com- pany), who formerly represented Ipswich ill th3 House of Commons. James Morrison was the son of a email farmer in Hampshire, and as a boy of twelve ran away from hoBie, tramp.ing all the way to London, where hfl arrived w;th empty pockets. He saw in a window a written notice. "Industrious Lad Wanted," and was engaged at a. nominal wage and his hoard to sweep out a warehouse and r, errands. In a fellr years he obtained a junior clerkship in the Fore-street warehouse of Joseph Todd, and, by unremitting inuustry, rose to a partner- ship. Then he married his master's daughter, and at the age of 25 was managing partLOr in one of the greatest of the City warehouses. Morrison developed his father-in-law's bosi* ness into what is now the Fore-street Ware" house Company, and ill less than twenty ye-irl from the time of his admission as a partner was a millionaire. Self-educated as he was. he was recognised as one of the most cul- tured of City men, kept literary society, and was a connoi-t-eur of art. He was a Liberal « in politics, and invested £ 5,000 in the indus- trial colony experiments of that other dis- tinguished draper, Robert Owen. When he died, at Basildon Park, in 1857 his vast estates were divided up among hi" four sons. ¡ Some Famous Pictures. Mr. Jamcis Morrison bought Basildon House in 1838, and made it his principal seat, although his pictures overflowed into hi3 Harloy-stveet town house. Among the many famous pictures which the house contains are:— Two landscapes by Turner, one in the style of Claude being regarded as a chef d'epuvre. Italian sea ooast of Sianfield. The Punch Club, by Hogarth, a. well-known I' picture, showing the various effects of tha beverage. Bacchanalian scene, by X. Poussdn, one ol the finest specimens. Portrait by Rembrandt, supposed to W the painter's daughter. Virgin and Child, with St. Joseph, bj Rubens. Two Teniers. one an old woman of Ant werp, with a doctor, the other the interiol of a stable. naif-length female figure, by Leonardo da Vinci. Portrait of Charles L. by Vandyck, and portraits of two ladles seated, Dorothy Percy and Lucy Percy, Countesses of Lei. ce-ster and Carlisle (Waller's heroines), b1 the same artist. Portrait of himself, by Sir Joshua Bey nolds. Group of ladies and gentlemen listeninl to the guitar of Pierrot, by Watteau. Cottage and trees, by Hobboma. 1

I I CARDIFF POLICE RAID I Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Orrlell-street, was at dc-f-endant at Cardiff Police court on Wednesday on a summons for selling beer by retail on two occasions with* out a, licence, and Michael Sullivan, her husband, was summoned for con- senting to the sale. Mr. F. W. Ensor pr"O- scented, and Mr. F. H. Gaskell defc-ndel- Mr. Ensor said Police-sergeant Dix and a con- stable on Sunday. May 16, kept a watch on the house, for which the male defendant had a wholesale licence, and during an hour and a half saw a num!»er cf people enter and depart. Mrs. Sullivan usually coming to tho door. The police entered and took a woman wit.h them who had been seen to leave with two flagons, but rrs. Snlivan denied receiv- ing a shilling for the two flagons. In tho house were two men, and under a chair waS a wbioh had recently contained beer. Police-sergeant- Dix and Police-constable Lennox ga-ve evidence as to the persons they j saw entering and dej ai-ung. 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. ?o she gave each a glass of be-or, The male defendant wac in bed at the time- The summons against Michael Sullivan vraS dismissed, but Mary Sullivan was fined £ 3<1 and costs, with the -iltei native of one month. The summons against Thomas Fletcher, an old-time footballer, for being on the premises wns dismissed, on the ground that he waa a relative, but Lewis John, on a simila1 summons, was fined 10s.

I PURE MILK SUPPLY. The text of Mr. Bnrns's Milk and Dairies Bill, whica was introduced into the House ol Commons on Tuesday, was issued on Wednes' day. The main objects of the measure are tc provide for more effective registration oi dairies and dairymen, the inspection all( examination of earn a therein, the prohibitioi of the supply of milk from a dairy where such a supply has cauf«ed or would be IikeH to cause infectious diseases, including tuber- culcsis, tho prevention -f sale of tuberculous milk, the regulation of the importation oi milk so as to prevent danger to public health arising therefrom, the issue of regulations for securing the supply of pure and whole- some milk, and the establishment by local authorities in populous places of depots foi the sale of milK specially prepared fox infants. The Board of Agriculture will, in connec- tion with the Bill, issue an order dealing with the notification of tuberculosis in cattle and inspection, examination, detention, isolation, and slaughter of tuberculou! cattle, and tho giving, of compensation in appropriate case-s. The provisions as t< registration supersede the provisions regard- ing the registration of dairies contained iu the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Acts.

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SWANSEA BAY RECATTA -1 A number of the yachte which are to take part in the Swansea Bay Regatta on Saturday arrived in port on Wednesday in tow of tugs, and were berthed in the South Dock. They included the Bloodhound, the Vanity, the Oslara, Joyce, Gauntlett, Marona, MarishAy Carino, and Mannoa. The voyage from Dover was rather rough, but no mishap occurred. At a meeting of the general committee of the regatta on Wednesday the Mayor, who presided, read a letter which he had received from the Admiralty stating that the Sen- tinel and the Foresight, together with the torpedo-destroyers Vixen, Star, Coquette, Kestrel. Recruit, Cynthia, and Lightning, and the torpedo-boats (late coastal ueetroyers) Nos. 11, 18, 26. and 32 would proceed to Swan- sea. for the regatta, a.nd would probably arrive on Friday. Arrangements had been made for their pilotage and docking, and a email committee of the corporation, recog- nising that they came at the invitation of the borough, had met and decided to enter. tain the officers and men during their visit. (Hear, hear.) It was reported that the arrangements were complete, and that the subscribers' and press boats had been engaged. The ladies' committee had provided the funds for all the prizes in the 15-metre olass. The Mayor at the committee meeting stated that the number of naval ships would be thirteen, and the number of officers and men about 800.

HIRWAIN LABOURER'S DEATH. Aootrdental death was the verdict at the inquest at Hirwain OIl Wednesday concern- I ing the death of John Wines, labourer, of 2, Merthyr-road, whose skull was fractured by a fall of stone.—The Coroner suggested cam. laanioa-tiug with the Neatth Corporation about the laok of provision against such, aooidanta.

TOMATO KETCHUP. CAMPBELLS is noted for ta3te, purity, quality, and digeotiwu properties. LradJspensiMe for cold meaia, fisli, Ac. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sd. per e'7 £ 2 STOP PRESS Latest Telegrams. pioneer OF TARIFF before. tr -r' Tee de?th occurred at ?WajiQ?n?'r Lvt night of Mr. John Hall, a pioneer of Tariff Reform. The deceased, who waC" 79, had advo- cated a change in the fiscal system for ra,st 3,j years, and was the author of publications on the subject. His services were frequently a, knowledged by Mr. Chamberlain. CLOCK FACTORY IN FLAMES. A disastrous fire occurred at Salisbury early to-day, Williamson's clock lact-c-iT, e, set of buildings covering several acres on the outskirts d the city, being completely gutted. The da.mag-e is estimated.

I WOMAN SWALLOWS NEEDLE The swallowing of a needle was stated to be the cause of the death of Mary Ann Car- na,ll (48), when the strange circumstances were investigated yesterday at Lambeth. Her husband said his wife swallowed a needle whilst eating some bacon and fried cheese for supper abo-ut five weeks ago. The needle was in the cheese, and he suppoeed that it fell from a pin cushion near the cooking stodve. She was taken to Guy's Hospital, where they said she had a violent cold and they thought she had something the matter with her tonsils. Later ehe was taken to St. Thomas's Hospital, and there it was dis- covered by means of the X-Rays that she had a needle embedded in her throat. She underwent an operation for its removal, but did not recover. Verdict, "Accidezktal death."

QUEEN OF SIAM'S JEWELS LOST Jewels belongin gto the Queen of Siam, valued at LIO,000, lmve been lost while being sent to Bangkog, the Siamese capital. The information was conveyed by a telegram received at the Siamese Legation in London yesterday askin gthat the London police should be informed that the jewels were missing. The jewels, which in-eluded a. superb diamond necklace and a rope of pearls, were sent to Bangkog in a strong box, but when the box was opened on arrival it was found to be empty.

ADVANCE IN PRICE OF BEEF The price of beef is to be higher in all countries which depend on America for their supply. Retail prices advanced 5 to 15 per cent. in New York yesterday, and a further advance is probable. This advance is due to the higher prices cattle dealers are com polled to pay for corn.

SALVING A DREDGEU, LARGE PUMPS EMPLOYED AT CARDIFF. In connection with the salving of the dredger sank in the East Dock, Cardiff, the preliminary test of the cofferdam erected on the sunken vessel was made on Wednesday. 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, capable of pumping over 2,000 tons of water an hour were put in the 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.

I Unles3 yoo use BORAX DRY SOAP for washing Clothes or lioaso-cetan irtg, you have not found the beet. Try it, and be convinced. In packets everywhere. e645 EXCURSIONS I PAND A. CAMPBELL (LIMITED). P. SAILINGS FROM CARDIFF and PENA3TH. (Wind, weather, and circumstances permitting.) LEAVE T'Lu-rs., -,7-112.20, 2.15, 4.15, 8.151 -I- 5, 5.5, 6.45, 9.15 pm Fri., 28—9.30, 11.30 a.m. 2.0, 4.30 10.20 am, 12.20, 2.30, 8.15 Sat., 29-1015, 11.15 am, 12.15, | 1L15 am, 12.5, 1.5, "'2.5. 1.15, 2.15, 3.0, 4.15, 6.10 pm j 3.5, 5.5, 9.45 pm Whit-Man., 31-7.45 aul,-i2.0 .6.50, 11.15 am, *12.50, 12.10, 12.20, 12.40, -2.0, 2.30, 1.15, 1. 3,D, -2.45, S.2,0, "3.0 4.30, *5.15, -5.30, 6.30, pm I .7.0, -7.15, -11.30, 11.45 Tuess., 1—"5.45, 3.20 a..m, 1.0, | *7.30 am, 12.15, *2.0, 1.15, 1.30, 3.0, 3.30, 4.45, 5.30, | 2.2C, *3.50, 4.30, *5.45, 6.30, -7.0 p,n 6.10, 7.0, 7.30, 7.50 pm We-d., am, 12.45, 2.45, 2.30, *3.45, 4.50, '5.30, 6.30, j 3.20, *4.30, 5.20, €.15, *7.1 o pm I 7.4-5, 8.15 pm TOURIST and CHEAP WEEK-LD TICKETS are Issued to Prinoipal Stations in WEST OF ENGLAND. A,so DAY TICKETS to CHEDDAR and WELLS (Wiiit-Monday excepted). LK;AVE CLLVIIIJU-N. Thurs., 27—cb9.0 pm Scu., 29—12.10, ES.IJ pm 11.55. ea.15 pm pm | e4.50 pm 6.170 PM Wed., 2-2.15, b4.15 pm 3.15 am, 7.30 pm LL.l V E CAiiDiFi' T LEAVE iiiaalOL. Thurs., 27—cb9.0 pm f Fri., 28-od10.0 pm 11.30 am Sat., 23—12.10, ciill-15 pm 12.40, 2.45 pm Mon., 31-"3.0 am, kl.O pm, 5.0, 5.30 am, 5.45 pm, (,b.O am (TtJe.) | 3-15 am (Tues.) Tues., 1—b3.45 pm 6.30 am, 6.0 pm Wod., 2-2.15, 1;4.15 pm 7.15 am, 6.30 pm LLAV E MlJJEtLBAD. Thurs., 27-12.30 pm | 7.25 pm Fri., 2&-1.45 pm 8. 15 pm Sat., 29—10.15 ira 4.15 pm LE A VTE CARD IF F. j LEAVE ILFRACOMBB. Thurs., 27—tl2.30 pm 5.45 pm Fri., 28-tl.45 pm 6.30 pm Sat., 29—U0.15 aju, 3.0, §4.30 2.15, §8.30 pm Mall., 31—§7.15 am, 2.50, c§7.30 10.0 am, §10.15 pm Tues., 1—13.15 am 11.15 pm Wed., 2-t9.0 am 1.45 pm I etieap ilouto to T)evon and Cornwall. SATUIZDAI, MAY 29tii. MINEHEAD and 1LFRACOMBE.—Cardiff 10.15 am, Ilfraoombe 2.15 pm, Minehead 4.15. CLEVEDON and BRL,TOL.-Cardiff 12.10 pm, Bris- tol 2.'5 pm, Clevedon 8.45 pre. AFTERNOON TRIP to IEFRACOMBE.—Cardiff 3.0 and §4.30 pm, Ilfraeoinbe §8.30 pm. AFTERNOON TRIP to NITNEI-IEAD, Via WESTON. —Cardiff 3.0 p.-r., Minehead 8.0 pm. Return Fares: Fore Deck, 2s. ed.; alüon, 3s. EVENING TRIP to CLEVEDON, Via WESTON— CardiC 6.10 pm, Clevedon S.45. WHIT-MONDAY, MAY 31st. LONG DAY TRIP to BRISTOL.-Card:ff *3.0 am (early morning), Bristol 5.45 pm or 3.15 am (Tuesday morning). lares: Single, 2s. Return, 2s. 6d. LONG DAY TRIP to ILFIiACOMBE.—Cardiff §7.15 am, Ilfracombe lO.15 pm. CLEVEDON and CHEPSTOW, Via WESTON.—Car- diff 12.10 pm. Chepstow 4.0 pm, Clevedon 4.50. Fares: Clsvedan, 2.; Chepstow, 2n. 6d. BP,ISTOL.-Card.ft kl.O pm, Bristol 5.45 pm and 3.15 am (Tuesday iaorning). Fares: Single, 2s.; Return, 2s. 6d. AFYERNOON TRIP to ILFRACOMBE.—Cardiff 2.30 pro, Ilfracombe 9:C.15 DP. Fare. 3.s. 6d. TUESDAY, JUNE 1st. AFTERNOON TRIP CLEVEDON and CHEPSTOW, Via WESTON.—Cardiff 1.15 pm, Chepstow 4.45 pm, Clevedon 5.40. Fares: Clevedon, 2s.; Chepstow, 2s. 6d. AFTERNOON TRIP CLEYEDON and BRISTOL.— Cardiff b3.45 pm, Bristol 6.0 pm, Clevedon 6.50. Fares: Clevedon, 2s.; Bristol, 2s. 6d. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2nd. AFTERNOON TRIPS to CLEVEDON and BRISTOL. -Ca.rdiff 2.15 and b4.15 pm, Bristol 6.30 pm, Clevedon 7.30. Fares: Clevedon, Is. 6d.; Bristol, 2s. • Does not call at Fenarth. a These Steamers stiJ direct to Cardiff, calling at Penarth on outvrard jotimey c Single trip. b Penarfh 20 minutes earlier. § Does not call off Lynmouth. d Pemrth 30 minutas earlier. h Pemarth 25 minutes earlier, k Penarth. 40 minutes earlier. e Via Weston. SPECIAL Nul ii_E —Pasaeagera' Luggags is trans- ferred to and from the Steamer at Cardiff rs THROUGH BOOKINGS from all TA7F VALE and RHYMNEY RAILWAY STATIONS to WESTON, MINEHEAD, and ILFRACOMBE. 1- or t luther Parti.?.,?'licxov4 &a., apply to WBL GUY, 70a, Eute-itreet; or T. COOK ajid SON, 2, DJke-street. CarditT. 'lelegriuus; "XvimioM." Nat. Tel. Cardiff. 211. &4675

The Man in the Street Canon Horsley admitted that he had "got his back up" when the other day he attacked the laity as "a very spongy lot." Indeed, in making such a wide- sweeping statement the rev. gentleman was probably suffering very badly from what is often very picturesquely (if some- what vulgarly) described as the hump." Other terms may be more tasteful, but this appears to be the most expressive. In a limited vocabulary the ordinary Britisher has cultivated the useful habit of concentrating his meaning in a forceful word or two, containing a world of meaning tha even a Gladstonian sentence of twenty lines or more would fail to so adequately convey. Thus, to label a large and important class of the community as "a spongy lot" is equiva- lent to a sermcnful of phrases to indicate that modern man is more or less a wor- shipper of Mammon, that he gets money to keep it, and that he must button up his pockets against all charitable appeals outside the ordinary channels that have become an accepted part of his life. The special object that has suffered in the canon's eyes is the Curates' Augmenta- tion Fund. But this is of no special importance in a general discussion of the City's meanness or generosity, except so far as it has served as an inspiration for this fiery outburst. The question that most people will ask is, Is it dese-rved ? Of course, many a layman will answer for himself. Probably there are some unfortunate people who are ready to "get all they can out of their parsons in every possible way," to use the canon's words. And just as probably there are laymen who are as ready to borrow five shillings from a clergyman as they are from a policeman, a doctor, or any other person who may be momentarily regarded as possible victims. Borrowing is a very fine art, and those who can squeeze del Lars out of vicars and curates have apparently brought their system to an enviable state of perfection. All the world might go a-borrowing if they only kqiow tl?: w know the way, and the fact that more borrowing is not practised may only point to an obvious and disappointing lack of knowledge of human nature on the part of those who do not possess energy, perseverance, and enterprise in that particular line of business. But the mere fact that Canon Horsley has not had the best of personal experiences as an amateur money-lender does not justify a wholesale charge of sponginess." And certainly a display of choice epithets outside the ordinary range of dictionary terms is not calculated to lead to a mending of the habit, even supposing that the ungenerous charge is based on actual fact. A different view of the question was taken at the same meeting by a layman, who did not hesitate to extend his shield against what he naturally thought. was an unjustified attack. vMr. J. G. Talbot M.P., contended that the laity were generous, and would subscribe liberally to praiseworthy objects if the necessity was placed properly before them. There is no need for me to defend the laity. The subscription lists to infirmaries and all kinds of religious and secular insti- tutions speak well enough for themselves. But the serious part of the reflection is the extreme probability that it may re- act on workingmen whom the churches are naturally anxious to get hold of. It happens that many a person of limited means feels that he cannot afford to go regularly to a place of worship. Pew rents, collections, subscriptions, bazaars, &c~, make a too serious inroad on his income. He often has to regard it as a luxury, and it becomes an acute ques- tion with him, "Can I afford it?" Pos- sibly, it may be said that a workingman is not expected to contribute beyond his means. But if clergymen are "to make public accusations against the genero- sity of certain classes, is it going to help the worker to feel more comfortable in — — -1 his pew if the thought occurs, "The parsons think I ought to give more ?" On the whole, a statement of this kind is one of those which would have been better left unsaid. Yesterday's Derby stands out in history I all by itself. Of all the famous races that have decided the Blue Riband of the Turf, the victory of the King's horse will be remembered as the most popular. Starting as the favourite with those who know more or less about racing, Minora also carried the best wishes of practically the whole nation. People whose sole rSteing interest is confined to the Derby, and the still larger number who cannot tell the difference between a charger and a racer, all wished for the happy event that came off on Epsom Downs yesterday. The scene which fol- lowed the race beggars description, and his Majesty was probably the coolest man in all that vast assembly. This makes the King's third Derby winner-counting his victories with Persimmon and Dia- mond Jubilee before he succeeded to the Throne. The interest in the race extended to far beyond this country, and the whole Empire rejoices in the Royal victory. It was a lucky day for his Majesty, who was also a prize winner at the Bath and West Show at Exeter. As the. Australians are again contesting the cricket supremacy of the world, one's mind naturally becomes reminiscent. Always one of the most important players is the fast bowler—more precious than ever since the departed glories of Spofforth and Jones for the Cornstalks and Richardson and Mold for the English- men. Walter Brea.rley may be depended upon for" sending them down," and, unless Cotter rises to the occasion, will give the home side a great advantage. But neither will be so fast as the demon bowler (Spofforth) of the late eighties and early nineties; nor will they be so swift as George Brown, who was born in 1783. Brown, of Brighton, was the terror of his day, and many a player was out be fore a ball was bowled to him—anticipation of the event and "a straight one" were quite sufficient. Brown's arm was as thick as an ordinary man's thigh, and his t,wo long-stops used to pad their chests with straw. It is said that on one occa- sion a ball yorked by Brown went through a coat and killed a dog on the other side, while he could throw a four-and-a-half ounce ball 137 yards. Besides being the pride of his county, he was a dutiful son of Empire, for he was the father of seven- teen children.

EXCURSIONS. I r-B- A It It Y T RA I I. WAY. ? MAGNIFICENT (RED FUN-N-EL) STEAMERS. Daily Time Table service to WESTON Via and 5ILFRACOMBE. Wind, Weather Barry and other Circumstances permitting. Pier. T'a-ns ?rdift Riverside—7.17, a3.15, 9.37, al0.15 leave 2.32, 5.17, 7.45 p.m. D'iiy for forth—9.0, 10.3 a. m., 1.37, ?.57 p.m. I tYES^ TON Bridp-er.d—9.30, 11.9 a.m., 1.45, 5.17 p.m. ? L<-avoW<;?-ton'—9.15, a9.45, 10.55,all.40?.m., |r0r y 1-40, 4.15, *7.30, a3.30, S.35 p.m. 5 ILFUA- Cardiff Riverside—9.37 a.m., -fPorth 9.0, COMBE  nr?dgend 8.30 a.m. May 21?t Calls Minehead 29th and 3Ut. Bet?rn to Minelioad 5.40 each day. June 35th. J Leave jl'fracombe 4"5 p__m. daily-. _1 Sat.. -i-AfteTnw Trip ineboad, §Iifracombe.— Cardiff (Riverside) 2.10 (Intermediate Times see Bills), Ilfraoombe 6.45, Minehead 5.40. Fares: MlDehe&d, 28.; Ilfracombe, 2s. Clevedon (Evening Trip).—Cardiff (Riverside) 5.47 (calling ail stations), Clevedon 8.45. Fare, Is. 6d. I Whit-Mond-ay.-BrÚ!'tol.-CardifI' (Riverside) 11.50 (call- ing- nil stations), Bristol 5.15. Far?. 2. 5<1. W Uit-Tuceday.—Afternoon Trip Minehead and Oroide. —Cardiff (P??,eeide) 2.10, Intermediate times see bills. Minehead 7.10. Farca:—Hineheac. 2: Cr,?i?e, 6d I )1_1:i.f'-ls CECy;;Õ1th to & fro. *T??st steamer for Porth and B,idiend wdions. a These appiy to Whit Monday and Tuesday only. !tiro;ig-Ii bookings from all Larry, Taff, Rhymney stations. E. LAKE, General Manager. a4x60

Welsh Marathon Hace FINE ATTRACTIONS AT PONTYPRIDD SPORTS Exceptional interest is taken in this year's Whitsuntide sports at Pontypridd. which will be held on Monday and Tuesday next, if it were only for the establishment of the big Welsh Marathon race, and the programme of events include*; such an excellent variety that the tastes of all lovers of sport are amply catered for. The enterprising Ponty- pridd Athletic Olub, under whose auspices the sports are held, have just spent £ 1,000 on the improvement of the track and the accommo- dation of both competitors and the public, so that the field is now capable of accommo- dating 25,000 spectators, and prizes amounting to EZOO are awarded. There are two dozen entrants for the Marathon race on WTiit-Monday, and they include some of the crack long-distance runners of the world. Among these will, be James Roberts, of the Sefton Harriers Club, Liverpool, who, among his other achieve- ments, is the holder of the world's recoa-d for the full Marathon distance, his time being 15min. better than that of Dorando, the Italian, in the Olympic Marathon; winner of the Chronicle Marathon and the Great Northern Marathon; ex-four mile and one mile Northern Counties, and the Glasgow News" Mara-thon trophy. With him will be J T. Rimmer, also of the Sefton Harriers Club, who is the ex-Northern Counties A.A. champion, ex-Northern Counties cross-country champion, and ex-four miles English cham- pion winner of the 4,000 metres race at the Paris Olympic, then succeeding' in beating I th,e world's record for pace; second in the "Chronicle" Marathon, and winner of the Glasgow Evening News trophy last Satur- day, when lIe beat Roberts. Among the other notable starters will be John Price, of Bir- mingham, who waa first in the Cheltenham races, and represented England at the Olympic; Fred Lord, of Yorkshire, who repre- sented England in the Olympic Marathon, and was second in the Polytechnic Marathon, being beaten by only two minutes; the Italian, An^lo Beatti, who ran tenth in the Polytechnic, London; and B. D. Christmas, winner of the Welsh Counties Aasocia-tion Marathon. The racers will start from the Pill Hariiers ground aboait two, and are expected to Teach, the Taff Vale Grounds, Pontypridd, via Cardiff (Albany-road and Crwys-road), about 4.30, where the race, which is fully a,niticipated will be a close a.nd exciting one, will be oo-nolruded with eight laps on the grounds, and the first will be handed 25 guineas and a gold medal, while substantial prizes, amounting to E50, will a.lso be awarded to the succeeding four. In the amateur cycling events on Monday will figure several well-known cracks, includ- ing J. W. King and C. Ransom, of Surrey, who beat J. W. Bailey in the one laii scratoh, and there have entered for the flat handicaps, many of the leading amateurs of the day. | The programme for the professional eports l .on Tuesday is no lees attractive, and some | fine and keen racing is promised. The cyclists will include such favourites as J. S Benyon and T. Churchill, while in the foot- races will appear F. Davies, of Tenby, who has also figured prominently in the past in exciting finishes at the Taff Vale Park; Herbert Wooledge, the holder of the indoor half-mile record of lmin. 59600.; D. Tinckler. of Dublin; and seTeral good Scotch runners, such a- Muir and Peebles. To give a list of all the leading entrants would occupy considerable space, and the indications are that this year the club will have succeeded in providing the public with some of the best sports which can be wit- neseed in the kingdom.

LEAP FROM A TRAIN. I WOMAN'S PITIFUL CASE AT I NEATH. Eleanor Georgina Morgan was brought up in. custody at Neath on Wednesday charged I with attempting to commit suicide near the Great. Western Railway station by jumping out of the up express on the 12th of May. Evidence was given to the effect that while Mr. and Mrs Tay- lor were in the same compartment with the defendant and were looking the other way she opened the door and jumped out. She was found on the metals by a packer, named Hunkin. and was removed to the workhouse infirmary, where she was arrested on Wednesday. Dr. Morris, who attended her. said she made several sta,tement.s. She stat.ed that she I had visions of the devil, and that he was after her. On one occasion she told witness that he was t.he devil, and that he had come to take her to Dr. Morris said that her mental condition improved, but she still needed careful attention. Her parents undertook to take charge of her, and she was handed over to their care by the magistrates. »

Yesterday's Cricket Remit of corresponding match in DOS :-At1&tralia.nt!, 241 and :>66: Oxford, 167 and 1<0. The ustraliuu I won by 200 runs. AUSTRALIANS. First innings. Second Innings. Bardsley, b Low 14 b Lowe .34 Hopkins, c La^den, b Lowe 5. Ranrford, h Gilbert 20 o sub., b Hurst. 58 Noble, c and b Gilbert 117 Grefrcry, c Paw?on, b Gilbert 51 not out 27 Armstrong, b Gilbert 23 no out 42 ru-ir-r, b Gilbert 2. M'Cartney, b Gilbert 5. Hartigan, b Gill-,o-t 4 1) Gilbert 0 Carkeek, c low, b Cilbert.. 8. Whitty, not out 1 Extras 7 Extras 6 Total 247 T^til (3) 167 OXFORD UNIVERSITY First inning. Second :lining's. Evans, c Carkeek, b Arm- Ptroiig 11 Salter, b Whitty. 33 b M'Cartney 29. H-n. b Whitty 4. E'b:[si; Lagden, h i-hitty H. Pawton, b M'Cartney 0 Ca.twright, b M'Cartney. 3. Gilbert, b I1'Cartney 0 Robinson, c and b M'Cartney 0. Lowe, net out 3 Extras. 14 Total .132

LEICESTERSHIRE V. LANCASHIRE. Result of corresponding match last year:—Lancashire, 506 azid 71 for no wicket; Leicestershire, 159 and 411. LancMllJre won by ten wickets. LANCASHIRE. First Second inningg. A. C. MacLaren, c Shields, b Astill 69 c V,"head, b Jayes.. 12 A. Hartley, o Whitehead, b 36 c and b Jayes ID Tyldesley, b Shipman i9 not otit 29 Sharp, c Shields, b AWill 25 not out 14 Makepeace, b Shipman 7 I K. M'Leod. c Whitehead, b Astill .11. A. Hornby, c Shields, b Jayes 16 Cook, not out .12. Hudd"e?lt-?, b Jayes 1 I .d:, c =; b'irij2 Worslev, b Jayes 2 Extras. 6 Extras 5 Total.227 Total (2) 70 LEICESTERSHIRE. First innings. Second innings. C. B. Wood, b Brearley. 11 Knight, c Huddleston, b Brouley 93 Whitehead, c WoTBtT, b Brearley 4. King, c M'Leod, b Sharp— 40 C, b Cook 15 .? Asti'l, run out 1 Sharpe, c Worsley, b Hud- dleston 3. V. Crawford, c Tyldesley, b Brearley 7 «. Jayes, c Huddleeton, b Brear- ley. 0. Shipman, c Makepeace, b Brearley 28 J. Qbfelds, not out n. 6 Extras H .J Total 221 Total .221

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V. KENT. Result of corresponding match last year:—Northamp. tonshlre, 184 and 97; Kent, 335. Kent won by an innings and 54 runs. KENT. First innings. Second Innings. Hardinge, c and b Thompson 3 E. Dillon, c Hardy, b East 30 Seymour, c Cox, b Weils— 55 K. L. Hutehlngs, b Wells. 29 A. P. Day, b Eturt .130 Woolley, c Kingston, b weUa 3 Hubble, b WIt.13. Fairservice, b Whitehead 20 Blythe, c rub., b Thompson 24 Preston, b Thompson & Fielder, not out 1 Extras 9 Total.3 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. First innings. Second innings. W. H. Kingston, b Fielder 1 o Hutchings, b Blythe 6 C. Thorp, b Fielder 0 b Blythe 4 Cox, Sot Hubble, b Blythe 17 c Hubble, b Woolley 0 J. S. Denton, c Day, b Blythe 8 lbw, b Blythe 24 Th<>ffip;õ{}l1, b Blythe. 0 ibw, b Blythe. 1 C. J. Pool, c and b Woolley 15 c Fairservice, b BJ-ythe 15 East, lbw, b Woclley. 14 c Dillon, b Blythe. 2 Wells, b Blythe 7 st Hubble, b Blythe 9 Buawell, c Hutchings, b Woolley 7 c Fielder, b Blythe 4 Hardy, c Woolley, b Blythe 0 not out 0 Whitehead, not out 9 b Blythe 5 Extras 10 Extras 7 Total 88 Tot3J. 78 GLOUCESTERSHIRE V. WARWICKSHIRE. Result of corresponding match last year:—Warwick- shire, 286 and 208; Gloucestershire, 473 and 23 for no wicket. Gloucestershire won by tea wicketa. GLOUCESTERSHIRE. First innings. Second Innings. Dipper, b Field. 10 not out 3 Langdon, c Foster, b Field. 11 c Quaife, b Charles- 73 E. Barnett, c Santall, b Field 8 not out S G. L. Jeasop, b Hargreva 126 b Field 5 Boajfl.b Foster. 27 b Field 5 Mills, b Field 14 b Field. 6 Holloway, c Smith, b Foster.. 3 b Hargreave 4 Wiastone, b Hargreave. 5 c and b Foster IS Huggins, b Hargreave. 5 run Out 7 Parker, run out 3. Dennett, not out 5 Extras 23 Extras 15 Total 245 Total (7) 162 WARWICKSHIRE. First innings. Second inninfs. Kinneir, c Board, b Parker.. 74 Smith, c Huggins, b Dennett 25 Baker, lbw, b Dennctt. 20 Hargreave, c Winstone, b Dennat t Quaife, not out .18. A. C. Glover, c Holloway, o Parker 3. J. Stephens, c Deunett, 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 I96 Rsrult of corresponding match last Yr :-x, 191 and 120; Surrey, 316. Surrey won by an inning) and 5 runs. 5URRKT. First innings. Seoond Innings. Marshal, c Beaham, b Buok- enham .12. Hobos, c Russell, b Douglas 99 Hayes, c Russell, b Douglas-IC6 J. N. Crawford, b Douglas.. 6 Goatly, b H. Leveson-Gower, b Douglas 0 Ducat, b Douglas 9 Vigar, c Giliingham, bMorrJs 13 Lees, b Douglas 9 Kirk, b Morris 0 Buahby, not out  Extras U —?. Total 336 ESSEX. First innings. Second Innings. Douglas, c Ducat, b Kirk.. 9 F. L. Face, b RustLby 22 P. Perrin, not out .15 M'Gahey, c Crawford, b Kirk 4. Gillingham, not out 1  Extras H Total (3 wickets) 62

MIDDLESEX V. SUSSEX. Reenlt of corresponding m-tch 1381; year:—Sussex, 419 and 233 for five wickets Middlesex, 387. Drawn game. The game l*»tween Middlesex and Sussex at Lord's was aitfo abandoned as a draw. Complete tJCOreB. MIDDLESEX- First innings. Second Innings. P F. Warner, b L,b. ?. Payne, c Smith, b Mf. TMra?t. lbw, b Leach 0 .?..?. C. L. Payne, b Leach 6 =[arL: Heame, b Leaoh 6. Trott, e A. R?if, Hendrce. b A. Mf 0. Hon. S. Beresford, b Leach.. O'Connor, b Leach ?"?. MignoE, r'n Cà. Extras I. Total 74, 7 SUSSEX. First innmgm. Seoond innings. R. Relf, b Mignon. 8. Vine, b Mignon .7& Killick, c Murrell, b Trott.. 29 A. Belf, b Hearne. L) Cant. Hygate. o Trott, b Mignon 60 .?.? Co:gonTa.t' Cartwright, b Tarrant 1 Leaoh, b Tarrant 0 C. Smith, not out 89 Vincett, Ibw, b Tarrant 13 Butt, not out 6. Extras .40. Total (i wickets) 3*5

YORKSHIRE V. SOMERSET. Beeuit of ^responding match last year:gamormt, 160 and 132; Yorkshire, 240 and 53 for two wickets. Yorkshire won by eight wickets. YORKSHIRE. First innings. Second Innings. Rhodes, c Foyntz, b Bob3cm 48  WU!tOn, e Pcyntz, b Robson 44' Denton, c Poyntz, b Robson.. 'Z'1. Rothery, c and b W. Greswc'136 Hirst, c W. Greswell, b A. E. Creswell 46 ¿Fci: E Bates, c Woods, b Robson 44 Xewte8d. c Chldzey, b Rob- ecn. Ba?eIiTe, c WMte, b Braind 26 HaJgh, not out 6 .Y;. z: ExtrM. 2^10 Total (3 wictetsl 345 InainJ3 declared closed. SOMERISET. First innings. Second inaingg. Hardy, b Haigh 0 Braund, not out 10 f.ê':< Extras 0 Total (1 wicket) 21

I Corpus Christi I Corpus A Chriti  I AGITATION FOR PSION AT CARDIFF A crowded meeting was held on Wednes- day night at St. Peter's Guildhall, Heath, to j consider the report of Councillor Harold Turnbull and other members of the repre- sentative committer who in the afternoon waited upon Mr. J. T. Puichards, chairman of the Cardiff Watch Committee, with reference to the suggested revised route of the Eucharistic procession on the occasion of the Feast of Corpus Christi. Councillor Turnbull, who presided. exPlaiaW at length the posdtion of affairs. That afternoon, he said, they explained the grounds of their opposition to the proposed alteration, making a particular point cf the fa?t that theirs was the first p1"OCœsiŒl it wa proposed to stop, 8nd they did not ses why it should be stopped. (Applause.) Th6 procession had been authorised for 35 years, and he feared that in years to come t-hero would be no procession through the streets. They submitted the oaSie strongly and fairly. and made so great an impression upon Mr. Richards that he consented to call a special meeting of the watch committee to discuss the question on Friday af tor noon. (Applause.) They must persuade the watch committee; and he svsggested that they wait upon the members separately and individu- ally. (Hear, hear.) Eventually a representative committee ot twelve was selected to make a choice of 30 others—three from each ward—to wait upon the members of the watch committee as a deputation Others were appointed to approach the members in. their individual capacity.

I NAVY FINANCE I I The annual meeting of the Monmouthshire Liberal Social Council was held at Newport on Wednesday, Sir Ivor Herbert, M.P., pre- siding. Lady Herbert was re-elected president, and in reply to the vote said the general elec- tion might not be very far off, and she wished to think that every Liberal woman was eager to see again four Liberals returned for Mon- mouthshire. Sir Ivor Herbert. M.P., speaking in refer- enoe to the Budget, said some people eeeme-d to be almost hypnotised by what they read in the newspapers. They forgot that the Tories saddled the country with £250,000,000 for the South African war, which could not be cleared off in one year, but would take something like twenty years. When the Liberals took over the government of the country they reduced expenditure and paid off £ 40,000,000 of the debt in three years. Beside that, they had taken taxes off tea, sugar, and coal,- and had given old-age pensions. There had been a great outcry with reference to the Navy. But some people for- got that the Tories, by their policy, made the fleet obsolete, and when the present Government was a.t work restoring the posi- tion the Tories complained that they did not spend money fast enough, and, therefore, invented the inelegant dog-gerel, We must have eight; and we oan't wait." But with j the same breath they complained because they were asked to contribute something to the cost. Mr. Lewis Haslam. M.P., alluded to the scheme of insurance which the Government proposed inaugurating, and said he had always been in favour of every man and woman who earned wa.ges investing part of tfcem in a scheme which would help them in times of need.

DROWNED IN DRINKING WATER I Unpleasant Question for Pontnewydd People Mr. M. Roberts-Jones held an inquiry at Pontnewydd on Wednesday into the dearth of William Poole, aged seven, the son of Luke Poole, The Square, rppelr Cwmbran, who was drowned in an old reservoir at Upper Cwm- bram.- willia.,m Cresswell. collier, stated that the water was used for colliery boilers, and also for drinking purposes, and it did not go through any purifying process before being drunk. V/itness had frequently seen boys and adults bathing in the reservoir, and he had ordered them away. A verdict of "Accidental death was returned, and the jury recommended that steps should be taken to prevent bathing in the reservoir. I

I CAPTAIN AND WHISKY. William Thomas, master of the steamship Wimbcurne, now at Barry Dooks, was sum- moned at Penarth on Wednesday for endea- vouring to "onceal a bottle of whisky and a bottle of brandy on his ship with the object of escaping the payment of duty. MT. H. T. Evan.s, of Ins Majesty's Customs, Ba?ny Docks, conducted the prosecution. William Henry Finley, Customs' officer, Barry Docks, stated that on Saturday, the 22nd niwt., he was engaged in the rummaging of the veeeel. In the captain's berth he found the goods in a drawer under some clothes. They had not been declared. When I leaving the ship the captain offered him a cigar, which he refused. Edwin B. Robinson, another Customs' (¡1Iioor, deposed that the l defendant refused to pay treble duty, which was Xl 0b. lOd. Defendant stated that on the morning in question the weather was very thick, and he wa? required on the bridge I with the pilot. He left the manifest with the steward. When spoken to on the matter, the steward said he had forgotten to enter II the bottle of whisky and bottle of brandy on it. The Bemoh ordered the defendant to pay treble duty and costa, saying they would make no oomment.

I YSTRADGYNLAIS AFFRAY I I Crwilym Jones (45), colliery repairer, was 1 oharged at Yst-radgynlais on Wedny with the manslaughter of John Williams (J7), c oilier; and Thomas James and William Edwards were charged with being aooessorie3. The three accused bad been oom.mitted to the Brecon Assizes on the coroner's wa-rrant. I It was alleged in the evidence that Jones struck the deceased a blow which felled him, and that Williams was l-t on the road, Jones and the other two men proceeding to a public-house. The Magistratee committed Jones to the assizes on the charge of manslaughter, and the charges a-g-ainst James and Edwards were dismissed. Messrs. Benthall and Walters, the magis- trates, considered the oonduet of James and Edwards impropeir, but not criminal. Jones waa admitted to bail.

RHYMNEY VALLEY SCHOOLS I A special meeting of the governors of Gelli- ga,er County iSchools at Hengood on Wednes- day was presided over by Colonel II. M. Lind- say.—The Board of Education (Welsh Depart- ment) wrote with regard to the proposed new secondary school to be ereoted at Pengam by tie Monmouthshire County Council, intended to serve the Rhymney Valley from Rhymney Bridge to B <Iwas. The board thought that there was abundant room in the valley both for the existing intermediate schools at Pen- gam and Hengoed. and for the proposed now sen ool. The olerk was directed to reply, setting forth the undesirability of such a school, f which would transfer scholars from their own schools and increase their financial difficulties.

I ROYAL DOCKYARDS. The Admiralty has issued an order direct- ing that in future men employed in the Royal dockyards are not to be allowed to join the Territorial Force. Men now serving in the force will be allowed to complete the period for which they have enrolled, but will not be permitted to re-engage. This order on the part of the Admiralty is under- stood to be directed by a desire to prevent the depletion of the dockyard staffe in time of national emergency.

SERVANT AND CLASS OF WINE I Giving evidence at St. Albans on Wednes- day against Edward Lewis, of Tottenham, who was charged with stealing a watob, chain, and bracelet, Millie Young, a servant, said that she had been keeping company with the accussed for five months. On May 19, while walking out, lie got her a glass of wine, after drinking which she became faint and giddy. They stayed at Barnet, and went on I next day to St. Albans. Accused, who was arrested at Hertford, lag remanded.

I MR. ROOSEVELT'S TOUR I MT. Roosevelt and his son have arrived at Nairobi, where they are at present staying as the guests of the Governor. They will afteirwards stay at Mr. M'Millan's house at Nairobi, remaining there about a week.

I SWANSEA HOSPITAL AND LEGACY DUTY. At a meeting of the Swansea Hospital Board on Wednesday a recommendation that the Chancellor of the Exchequer be approached with a view to the duty upon legacies to hospitals being removed was agreed to.

CLERIC km filFE Divorce-court Story. COVERNESS CO-RESPONDENT In the Divorce Court on Wednesday Mr. Justice Bargrave J}a.:1 and a common jury resumed the hearing of the cas.e in which Mrs. Catherine Eliza-bath Keen sues for a divorce from the Ivev. St-oart Gordon Holland Shad- well Keen, rector of North Stoke, near Batn, against whom she alleges cruelty and mis- conduct. He answers denying his wife's allegations. The petitioner, Mrs. Keen, was now examined by Mr. Priestley. She said she was married to the respondent (who was then a curate) on the 10th of November. 1900, at Croydo<n Parish Church. After the marriage they went to live at Kilve, near Bridgwater. In tho month following her husband struck her because she had called his attention to something to which he objected. He struck her on the face and head with his hand and bruised her. When on a visit to a cousin's house at Reading he got the worse for drink, and struck her on the body and arms. While they lived subsequently in Lansdowne-road, Bath, her husband came heme drunk on a few occasions. He said he had spent the evening with some young men, and he thought they had put something into the drink. In October, 1901, she had to stay in bed several days because her husband had given her a blow on tho iaee and a black eye. To what did you attribute his temper?— Drink. In September, 1934, said witness, her has band became Rector of orth Stoke. He had used objectionable words to her. lie had on more than one occasion called her a woman." Did he make any accusation to you?—Yes. lie said I had been a bad woman before I married him, and that my children were not his. Was there any truth whatever in that?— None whatever. Did he get thoroughly intoxicated ?-He got very excited. He got the drink from a pantry Was he able to conduct his services?—Yes. HUSBAND AND THE GOVERNESS. In D?oember. 1906, said the witness, she engaged a. young woman as 9()=, V?itueas at night was upstairs attending to the children, and usually went downstairs and joined her husband and the governess at supper. At that time witness occupied a. room adjoining her husband's. On an occa- sion in 1907, when she was kneelin,g before the fire, her husband knocked her over. Were there quarrels then?—There were always quarrel. Witness said she was enceinte at the time. In June that year one evening she found her husband in the young lady's room. He told me," said the petitioner, I was not wanted there." I refused To go. He was very violent, and dragged me by the hair from the chair on to the floor. He often threatened to kill me. The governess inter- fered to protect me. He was hitting me with his fists. He had a bunting crop, and he said he would hit me with it. Did he do so?—Yes, he struck me. The governess and I went into the nursery and locked ourselves in. My husband came and burst the door open with his foot. He stood over me, and threatened me. On the 22nd of August Mrs. Keen said she. received a letter from her husband, in which he said;- My dear Betty,—I am very pleased with the tone of your-letter, and I particularly want you all to come back to-morrow. I have a strange feeling that you will be wise to bring Miss Medlock back with you. What I feel is that eho is devotea to you a.nd the baby. We must talk things over always in a sympathetic way. I want to make our house circle a very happy one, ruled by kind thoughts. I conld have bitten my tongue out when I used that word before Jeffrey. It was only once, but once too many. The past is buried, and I hope you will never refer to it. We start afresh, as though it had never been. WIFE AND A KISSING EPISODE. I After that, said the petitioner, his conduct improved for a time. For a time he was all abstainer. The governess went home for a holiday, and another lady was engaged in her place. Her husban d wanted her to give her notice, and sand for the former governess to return. Ultimately she did return, with her consent, in January, 1908. Friday, the 6th of March last year, 1"aid petitioner, was a very stormy night. There was a noise out- side the house, and she came downstairs, and went into the drawing-room unexpectedly. "I saw," continued petitioner, "the respon- dent and the governess sitting over the fire. Har arms were round his neck, and she was appare-nltly kissing his neck. I said, 'What aro you doing?' They both jumped up, looked very uncomfortable, and he said, Doing? Why, nothing,' and she said, I feel 60 faint. Will you fet-ch me gome wateT ? and he went out cf the room, and fetched a glass of water. When he came back with the water I said I had seen, him with her arms round his neck. He said it was non- sense. and that I was a very wicked woman to say it. and that he would send for my father. He told me that he found her in a fainting condition, and had just come into I the room." What did Miss Medlock say?—I told her to go int-o her room, and she went. I asked my husband if he had kissed the girl, and he said, "No." Did he fetch anything?-Yœ; he fetched i the Bible, and swore on it that he had never ki?s?d her. The girl left the Monday follow- ing, and in the pre?nce of my husband I I begged her not to see him again. REVOLVER IN A BEDROOM. I Questioned next as 10 a. revolver, the peti- tioner said she found a loaded revolver in the respondent's bedroom, and she gave it to the doctor to take care cf. On March 18, 1908, she wa.s in the drawing-room with her hus- band. "He took up a poker," said the peti- tioner, "and threatened to bash my head with it. He held it in his hand in a threaten- ing way I rang the bell, and the maid came, aiid Mr. Keen, who still held the poker, said: You see, Alice, I am going to stir the fire: With regard to the revolver, counsel sug- gested that M". Keen had it for protection when he had to go along a lonely road, and from a neighbouring place where he con- ducted a service, and Mrs. Keen admitted that he was nervous about going along the road at night. In June, 1907, when she went home to her parents at Oroydon, Mrs. Keen said that her hTiabaitd. wrote and suggested that she was insane. Mr. Bayford read a letter written by Mr. Keen to the petitioner's father, which ran: Dear Sir,-Cae you spare an hour to come here and meet Dr. Benson on the subject of your daughter's mental con- dition? Mrs. Latham must have known something when she told me that unless I married her her reason would probably suffer. I am confident that unless she is sent to someone who can control her she will do, sooner or later, serioius harm. In re-examination, Mrs. Keen said it was not true that Dr. Benson had ever examined her with regard to her mental condition. Elizabeth Griffin, a maternity nurse, of Bitton. examined by the Hon. Victor Russell, said that in 1907 she heard the rector threaten Mrs. Keen. He told her if she did not go upstairs he would horsewhip her. Witness had known the rector and Miss Med- lock to be alone together very often. Miss Medlock sometimes took tea to the rector's room in the morning, and she had known her to stay there ten minutes. Once the rector and Miss Medlock went out together to post a letter, and were away two hours. Witness had seen the rector go into Miss Medlock's bedroom to take his boy, and on one occasion Miss Medlock was not fully- dressed. The rector had walked in the garden in the evening with Miss Medlock in Mrs. Keen's absence from home, and also when she wae resting. Cross-examined, the witness said she had never seen any familiarity between Miss Med- lock and the rector. She took tea to the bedroom owing to the maid's absence. The hearing- was adjourned.