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1126 FOR A FALL Whilst alighting from a tramcar at the corner of Chis well-street, City, Mrs. Annie Smith, of Upton-road, N., wa-s thrown in the roadway through the sudden restarting of the car. She was awarded £ 126 10s. damages against tha London County Council yester- day in the King's Bench Division in respect of personal injuries which she sustained.

j SCOTCH TRAIN'S ESCAPE La.te on Wednesday night an empty p-a,- Jenger train dashed into the rear of a goods tram at Burntisland, near Edinburgh. The sngines were damaged, and the lines blocked, The north express for London was due to ipaes at the time, but the promiptitude of a wgnalman held the train up one hundred yards from the scene of the aocident. About three o'clock yesterday morning the engine of the mail train froan London to Edinburgh was derailed through the snapping of rn .axle, but the train stopped before the car- riages left the lice. After an hour and a haJf's dellaY the passengers were removed to a relief train.

A KIMG'S DOUBLE. I A good story has been recounted of the Striking resemblance which Mr. Ijealie bears to King Leopoud of the Belgians. His Majesty was expected to attend a Royal Academy banquet, but at the last moment was unable to do zo. Along with hiflo brother Academicians, Mr. Leslie was watching the reception of the gueste when the ;&<Le Lord Dufforin, the famous diplo- matist, came his way, and. mistaking Mr. Leslie for the King, bowed almost to the ground. The R.A., not knowing quite what to do. "gTackra»ly" extended his hand.

"WHAT AN ABSURDITY I Mr. PeHsreier, head of the FoUaes, made a short and expensive* firvo, appearansoe at Bar- net Petty Sessions yeeterday, being fined LI-I for driving to the puoiic d.anger ajid having his lioerboe endorsed. It Wa.8 stated that his ear came down R;idcg.e lllil at 50 miBee an hour and frightonod the paireon's mare. It Wtta a black car, said the police; a white. mid Mr. Paiissier, and ar&eti. the chairman to settle the colour question by an inepeotion. His Honour begged to be excused as he had a sore I<H". Afsked what he waf;, Mr. Pelisfner ,aid: "T- yon believe the police, I'm a fool"; and again, when it was explained that, though hip. chauffeur wa,<? driving-, he oouid 00 fine(l: "Wihat an a,bmrdity!" "Yes," AGREED bi8. for a ooanio OVWN.

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I ALLIGATOR ATTACKS LADY Paris, Friday.—One of the alligators with which Princess Siva. was performing at the Neuilly Music-hall last night, attacked and seriously injured her. An enormous crowd witness the exhibition, which the lady-tamer gave with a dozen alligators. These Princess Siva appealed to manage with the utmost ease. Suddenly one of the saurians, a. huge male of eicht feet in length, tanned upon the lady and gripped her right arm in its jaws. Some of the terrified spectators screamed with horror at the sight of blood flowing from the arm of the tamer. Princess Siva, who was provided with a revolver, fired three shots at the alligator, using her left arm, and the monster fell dead. The injured artiste was conveyed to a hospital.Ce-nt-ral News.

FISHERMEN'S FATE. Considerable anxiety prevails at Brighton as to the fate of two n&herm?n, Percy Holling- daJe, aged 28. and Robert Coleman, aged 3-. Wihiie ?n'?a?ed im, tra<wMmg three miles off Brighton yesterday morning, James Gillam, a fisherman, discovered an overturned sailing boat about six feet long. There was no sign of the occupants. He towed the craft back to land, where it was identified as belonging to the two men in Question. Their absence has oaused grave anxiety among their friend-. j Coleman has a wife and six children, and Hollingdale a wife and two children.

IN A DIFFICULTY. The Isle of Wight guardians atetimible to find a. workhouse chaplain to take the place of the Rev. P. G. U. Pickearinc, who died recently. After extensive advertising only eight clergymen applied, and the only suit- able candidate, the Rev. H. Stead, of Rom- ford, has refused the appointment on the ground that the salary of £ 100 with residence is insufficient. The guardians yesterday decided to appeal to the Bishop of Southamp- ton for a chaplain.

KILLED ON EMBANKMENT I A raiddie-oged lady was knocked down and killed by a London County Council tramcaj yesterday morning on the Embankment near Oharing-cro«s, In a handbag which she was carrying- was found a numbered card of the Civil ServMe Supply Association, -d by this I means 8he was idenU?ed as Mrs. B.h?f 12, Nightingale-mansions, Balham.

WHY THE PLAY STOPPED I During a performance at the National Theatre, Ma.rieiiibad, the curtain suddenly weDJt down in the middle of an aot. The nsamager preseiKly explained that the cur- tain-traieer had received a. telegram announc- ing that he had won £1.600 in a. lottery affld itoad (kropgjed the-c«rt0w^ ixi^li» exc^

EXCURSIONS I  AN D A. I'A M H KK.i .1. JP BAILINGS MOM CARDIFF Md PEKABTH. (Wau., waathar, and eireummneft permitting.) LJEAVLT CAlU?tFF. LEAVE?'ESTO? 2-2- 5 *2.45 4.30 6.30 pm 1.15, ?3.30, 5.W, 8. 3.35 Sat., 3—8.10, 9.30 am, 2.50, 9.0 am, *2.0, 5.W, 4. ?.M, S.O, 5.45, *6.M, 7.45, *8.20 "5.45, 6.35, *7.20, 9-8, 3.15 Moil., 5—3.0, 9.25, *10.0, 11.30 "3.50, 10.20, *10.45 am, am, 4.30, 5,15, 6.25, 7.30, 8.30, I 3.45, .5.0, 6.15, 7.20, *9.30 pm *8.20, 9.25, *10.15 pm Tnes., 6—8.10, 9.30, *10.30, 11.45 | 9.5, 10.15, *11.15 am, am, 5.15, 7.30, .9.30 pm 5.10, 6.20, 8.25, 10.15 Wed., 7-17.45, 9.25, *11.20 am, -8.25, *10.20 am, 12.10, 1.0, 5.50, 3.5, *8.40 pm 7.0, 9.0, 9.30 pm Thurs., 8-"7.-Ió. 9.25, 11.30 10.20 am, 12.25, 1.45, 6.45, -8.4,0, 9.0 pm a5.50, 7.45, 9.20, 9.50 pm TOURIST ond CHEAP Issued to Principal Stations in WEST OF ENGLAND. Also DAY 1 ICSvElh to CBiiDDAK and WlO-Lii. LEAVE^CARDIFF! | "LEAVE^CLEVEDON7~ Fri., 2—e2.5, 2.15, DLiO pm | e<ii.O, 8.3) p, a Sat., 3—3.0 pm, b5.15 pm 8.50 am, 8.50 pm LEAVE CARDIFF! i LEAVE BRISTOII Fri., 2-2.15, b4.30 pm I 7.30 pin Sat., 3—3.0 pm, b5.15 pm ) 5.0 am, 8.0 pm LEAVE CA-RDIFF. fTEAVE ILFKACOMBK Sat., 3-t9.45 am j 2.45 pm Mon., 5—f3.30 am | 5.30 pm Tues., 6-t!0,0 am 4.30 pm Wed., 7—f9.30 am j 5.30 pm Thurs., 8-t9.30 am 15.30 pm t Cheap Route to Devon and Cornwall. EAVE- CA.RDr:FF -ILE_ VE CLOVELL Y. Mon., 5—9.30 am 4.15 pm FRIDAY, JULY 2. CLEVEDON, POimSHEAD, and CHEPSTOW (Via WESTON).—Cardiff 4., pm, Chepstow 6.30 pm, Portis- head 7.20, Clevedon S.O. Fares: > evedon or Portishead, 2s.; Chepstow (including Pier 'ioU.i, 2s. 6d. CLEVEDOX and BRISTUL.-Ca.dift' 2.15 and b4.30 pm, Bristol 7.30, Clevedon 8.20. Fare (either placa), 2s. SATURDAY, JULY 3. CLEVEDON and BRISTOI-Cardiff 3.0 pm, Bristol 8.0 pm, Clevedon 8.50 pm. Fare (either place), 2s. CLEVEDON and BRISTOL.—Cardiff t.5.15 pm, Bristol 8.0 pm, Clevedon 8.50 pm. Fares: Cievedou, Is.; Bris- tol, Zs. MONDAY, JULY 5. CHANNEL CRUISE to LIGIITSHIP.-Cardiff h8.0 pm, back about 10.0 pm. Fare, 1s. Does liOl call at i'»uarta. a laeoe s>t«a^Mm k..1 direct \4 Cardiff, calliot af Peaarth on outward JwiciUT b Penarth 20 minute? earlie. c Single trip § DoH not call aff Lynmouth. e Via Weston, h Penarth 30 minutes earlier. SPECIAL o i ICE.—Passengers" Luggage is trans- ferred to and from the Steamer at Cardiff Free of Cbarje. THROUGa BOGIKI-NGS f-e. ail TAFF VALE aua RHYMNEY RAILWAY STATIONS to WB3T»N, MINEREAD, and ILFRACOMBE. For i uriuer Particuiars, licaets, dec., apply to Wk GUY, 79a, Bute-street; or T. COOK and 80IT, 2, Doko-etreet, Cardiff. Telegrams. I-q a t. Tel., Cardiff, 211. M678 BARRY RAILWA.Y. MAGNIFICENT (RED FUNNEL) BTEAMERS. DAILY TIME-TABLE SERVICES, Via BARRY PIER (Wind, Weather, Accidents, Hindrances, or other Circumstances Permitting). WESTON SERVICE. Trains leave Daily July 1st to 31st (Not Sundays). Porth, Bridgend, Steamer Cardiff Pontypridd, Calling Returns (River- 10 Mins. All Vale from side). Liter. Stations. Weston. 7.12 am 6.55 am 8.30 am 9.15 am 9.20 am 9. 0 am 11.9 am 10.55 am 12. 5 pm 11.10 am 1.4o pm 1.45 pm 2.32 pm 1.37 pm 5.17 pm 4.15 pm 5.48 pm *7.15 pm 7.45 pm 9.30 pm Fares:—Cardiff and Barry to Weston: Single Is. 6d., Day Trip 2& All Evening Trips, 5.0 pm and after, l3. return; Wednesday, 2.0 pm and after, Is. 6d. LYNMOUTH AXD §ILFRACOMBE SERVICE. Porth, Bridgend, Steamer Cardiff Pontypridd, Calling Leaves (River- 10 Mins. All Vale IlfracomUi side). Later. Stations. Daily. 9.37 am 9. 0 am 8.30 am 5.30 pm Steamer Calls Minehead Mon., 5tU; Tues.. 6th; Wed., 7th; Thurs., 8th; Fri., 9th; Sat., ICfth. Returns from Minehead 6.50 pm Each Day. Faree:—Cardiff to linehead-Day Trip, 2s. 6d. and Zs.; Ilfracombe, 3a. and 4s. -šätlL-óav, 3rd.—Clovelly.—Cardiff Riverside 9.37 aci (intermediate times see bills), Clovelly 4.10 pm. Afternoon Trip Bristol (Three Hours Ashore).—Cardiff Riverside 2.32 pm (calls intermediate stations), Bristol 7.45 pm. Fare, 2s. ed. Monday, 5th.—Long Day Tenby.—Train Cardlff River- side 7.12 an. (calls intermediate stations), Teuby 6.45 pm. Clov»li7.—Cardiff Mverside .37 am (intermediate times see bills), CUVeliy 4.10 pm. Tuesday, 6th.-Long Day Ilfracombe and Clovelly.- Cardiff RvÐre 6.25 am (calls intermediate stations), Clovelly 4.10, Ilfracombe 5.30 pm. § Calls off Lyn.mouth to mid fro. last steamer for Porth and Bridgend i'ections. Through, bookings from all Barry, Taff, Rhymney Stations. Eo LAKE, General Manager. a4860 PUBLIC NOTICES. A DELIGHTFUL HOLIDAY FOR MEN, COMMENCING JULY 24th. THE Y.M.C.A. HOLIDAY CAMP, PORTHCAWL. Situate in a Charming Spot, Close to the Town Promenade, Beach, and Golf Links. SPACIOUS DINING AND RECREATION MARQUEES. All Sleeping Tents New and Guaranteed Waterproof. THE CAMP IS OPEN TO ALL MEN. TERMS 6d. per Week, 10s. per Week- end; Bamk Holiday Week, 25s. Apply early. J. ROBERTS-POWELL, eac Holiday Camp, Portheawl. ■ —

The Man in the Street. Penny rides for three halfpence did not appear to be popular in Cardiff yes- terday, though it is said that time heals all wounds, and that in a few days the citizens will be thoroughly acclimatised to the way in which the tramways com- mittee are endeavouring to extract pence from those unfortunate people who long ago selected their homes in what may be described as the penny zone-" The change is equivalent to increased rent or a higher rate, whichever way one likes to put it. Certainly, it does not require the head of a chartered accountant to work out the difference. Say a man living in the old "penny zone" goes to business in the morning, returns home for ills dinner, and gets back to work again. That means two shillings a week at a penny a time in tramcar rides. If he attends the theatre or an entertain- ment in the evening, he may put that down as a luxury, though it must not be forgotten that a jaunt of this kind now makes a bigger inroad into the family exchequer. Now the two shillings is increased into three, and the citizen finds himself with an extra shilling on his rent, or as an additional rate-as I said before, you 'take your choice and describe it how you like. It is about the only change you get for your penny ride at three halfpence. Thus the gentlemen who reckoned to put aside L5 4s. a year for their corpora- tion electric car jaunts will now have to pay £ 7 16s., or spend the money in a bicycle, unless they prefer a railway season ticket at less cost-or, better still, perhaps, go in for the walking cure and add to their physical strength and their banking accounts at the same time. It was quite a picture to see the strings of bicycles that entered the city yester- day morning, and leaving it again for the suburbs at the universal dinner hour. Many walked, astonishing their female relations by their greatly improved appe- tites. Possibly the citizens may get tired of walking and cycling, or perhaps the corporation are waiting for the floods to drive the ratepayers into the cars. Any- how, the first day of the increased fares is not encouraging—from the corporation point of view, and it may be less so by the time November 1 comes round, unless the ratepayers again prove what wonderfully short memories they some- times possess. I can easily imagine half-a-dozen members of the corporation sending post haste to the Town-clerk their notice of motion to rescind the resolution approving the increased fares, and probably that will be the best way out of an awkward situation. "Three- ha'pence. It'll be fourpence before I pay again That was the exclamation last evening of an astonished son of toil who had not read the notices issued last week- end. The corporation are hitting the wrong kind of people to make their increased fares popular, and far from creating the false revenue they seek they 4tand to lose: considerably by,: adhering to their latest burst of energy. They will do well to vacate their position as grace- fully as they can. Now that tlie calamity which threatened the South Wales coalfield has passed away, we can afford to relax a little by focussing our attention on the Test match which began at Leeds yester- day. The English team is much superior in nearly every respect to the side which failed at Lord's, though most of us would have liked to see fresh from his brilliant defeat of the Lancastrians, included in the challengers for the Ashes. Though seven counties are represented, four of the chosen are, like the lassie on the music-hall stage, fra Lancashire," while a fifth (Barnes) is an ex-repre-aenta- tive of that favoured part of the country. However, the first disaster that has over- taken the Englishmen is the serious dis- ablement of the Gloucestershire smiter, and one cannot imagine a much bigger misfortune than the putting out of Jessop from the fighting line so early in the struggle. It is only to be hoped that this catastrophe will not prove over- whelming, and that our countrymen will be able to struggle through somehow and come out right on the top. Both sides are fighting keenly, and already Rhodes has given eloquent evidence of the folly of any English side thinking they can do without auch an able and so experienced a player, while Hirst and Brearley have helped to show what a great Improvement has been effected in the attack. Noble must have thought well of the wicket to take first knock, and the mode- rate Australian innings should mean eventual victory to MaeLaren's men. Fry has not yet justified his inclusion, but he may have a further opportunity of confounding the critics, who have referred to his spasmodic appearances in the field last summer and this. Gregory has again demonstrated that at least one veteran is a power to be reckoned with, and young Ransford, the Victorian, has added further lustre to the name he is making in the bat and ball world as a worthy successor of Clem Hill, the South Australian artist. The cricket itself is not lively, and both sides are using the utmost cautiort-a fact which makes it all the more deplorable that the man with the biggest heart of them all has been rendered hors de combat. A hundred in two hours is not lively, and a total of 188 in four hours testifies to the complete respect in which the visitors hold the strengthened English attack. The main thing required is a clear sky and a good wicket throughout, with even luck to both sides, and a clear fight to the finish. Naturally, we want to see Lord's avenged. The London game did not leave a nice savour, and no one is more conscious of this than the team now fighting for the Mother Country. It is a consolation, perhaps, that they cannot well do worse, and we trust they will do infinitely better. The charm of cricket is the surprises which the game always has in store, and each over is being watched with anxious interest throughout the lengthy and breadth of Great Britain. When the Cardiff Mental Hospital was erected the corporation and their advisers failed to recognise the special class of population for which they were to cater. Thus it happens that, while the total number of inmates is 50 under the accommodation, there is serious over- crowding on the men's side, and already the visiting committee are casting about for ways and means of meeting the diffi- culty which thus arises. Roughly, there is room for a hundred more ladies than men, while the latter are in the majority by over 40. Dr. Goodall ^medical super- intendent) and Mr. Pritchard (warrant officer) are conifdent that the women to fill the 96 vacancies will be found—sooner or later. In the meantime it is the obvious duty of the committee to get into communication with two or three asylums where exactly the opposite expe- rience prevails. There must be places where the authorities will be only too glad to send a few ladies in exchange for men, if only the little trouble necessary to find them is taken. In any case, the committee should not think of building for some time. Even if some <2f. the patients are boarded out, that will be cheaper than adding to the present high rate of maintenance at the Cardiff insti- tution. It is possible that an arrange- ment will be made with Swansea, but the committee will do well not to rely on tHis, and to inquire elsewhere.

INCREASED CAR FARES I Reduction in the Takings at Cardiff The increased car fares came into vogue at Cardiff on Thursday, and the day was a trying one for the car conduotors. The main question, if we put aiside the grumbles over the increase in the fares, is whether the scheme will prove profitable or disastrous. The first day spelt failure. For instance, the average morrciug takings on a Fair Oak- roQlad to Pier-head car is placed at 15s., but on Thursday the receipts averaged about 5s., and it was calculated by one conductor that the day's receipts would drop by about 30s. per car! Still, it may be the objection will wear off, as in the case of the extra ha'penny on cigarettes. A shower would work wonders.

TRAMPS AS THICK AS FLIES] -7 At the meating of the Hay Board of Guardians on Thursday, Mr. J. Davies, J.P., presiding, the Master reported the relief of 155 vagrants during the past fortnight. The tramp ptagTie. he said, v;as general all over the country; they were aJxrut as thick as flies. (Laughter.)

Pierced with Daggers HORRIBLE CAMMORIST VENDETTA Two people have been killed) and five wounded with knives and revolvers in a savage Camorrist vendetta at Naples. The affair originated many years ago in a fetid between the families of two chiefs of the Canborra in the Monte Calvario quarter. One chief, Yalerio, seduced the sister of another call-ed Marino, and afterwa-rds a;ban- doned her. Marino went to iahoot Valerio, but by mistake killed that chief's wife instead. Marino, who had just returned home after serving ten years in the con viet. settlement, called together his partisans to wreak venge- ance on his hited enemy, Valerio, who is the man-aging director of gambling houses under the cantrol of the Caxnorra in that part of Naples. A fearful affray beg-a,n towards mid-day, each rival being supported by a small army of kinsfolk and comrades. Valerio was short throrugh the heart and then pierced with DAGGERS. His wife had her throat cut and her fingers chopped off; her son and sister were both horribly hacked with knives. A policeman with two passers-by intervening were all three felled with bullets, (and are unlikely to survive.

MIGHT BE A SCANDAL. t Mixed Accommodation at the Mental Hospital. Mr. C. F. Sanders (vice-chairman) presided at a meeting of the Cardiff Mental Hospital Committee on Thursday, when Dr. Goodall (medical superintendent) reported on the cost of enclosing the grounds with a privet hedge. It will be remembered that at the previous meeting complaints were made that A lot of people walked and cycled to the institution to gaze through the palings at the patients taking exercise in the grounds. The only obstacle to providing a hedge all the way round was that the cost was not provided for in the estimates. Dr. Goodall now reported that, as the cost would have to come out of. the maintenance fund. he would only recommend that a privet hedge be planted from the entrance lodge to the steward's house, a distance of 170 yards, at a cost of £ 4 5s. They could plant a similar length next spring.—On the proposition of Alderman F. J. Beovan, seconded by Mr. W. Jones, Dr. Goodall's suggestion was adopted, the last-named remarking that this was the spot most favoured by sightseers. Dr. Goodall said that part of the fire alarm installation had been found defective, and the cause had been traced to the accumula- tion of water in the pipe carrying the elec- tric wires. This was due to a fracture in the pipe, w.hich was supposed to be watertight. —It was decided to call the attention of the contractors to the matter. Dr. Goodall said he was afraid some of the members of the board of guardians were visiting the institution too frequently. He instanced that members on the rota might fail to come on the appointed day, and would then visit a fortnight later, which was very inconvenient to the officials required to shew them round. Alderman F. J. Beavan said there was a feeling among the guardians that they might be hindered in overlooking their own people. It was resolved to write to the board of guardians asking them to prepare their rota so as to send visitors only every two or three months. Too Many Men, Dr. Goodall report-ed that the asylum was overcrowded on the men's side. There were 360 males, compared with 349 last year, and 336 places, while on the femtile side there were 318, a few legs than last year, and 96 under the accommodation of 414 places. The 24 extra beds were sandwiched between the ordinary bed?, and this seemed to him the limit to which they oould go. They had received 1.)2 males and only 40 females since opening. Alderman F. J. Beavan suggested that some of the males might be moved to the female side. Dr. -Goodall said that that would bring them into oontdguity with the women, expose them to a lot of risk, lead to scandal, upset the locks and general arrangements da.mage the officers' tempers, and would bring down the Commissioners on them like a thousand of bricks. Alderman Beavan: I am inclined to think the damage to temper would be the worst thing. We have got places for 70 on one side, and the other side is overcrowded. I don't SEE how you can justify it. Dr. Goodall said the women would fill up the vacant places in time. He asked Mr. Pritchard warrant omoor) where the women were, and he said they would come sure enough. (Laughter.) On the proposition of Mr. Jones, SECONDED by Mr. Good, it was re-solved that the chair- man (Mr. Morgan Thorn AF-), the vioe-chainn ari (Mr. C. F. Sanders), Alderman Beavan, Dr. Biggs, and Mr. Jones be appointed a sub- committee to consider the matter, and that the town-clerk should get information as to accommodation in neighbouring asylums.

WEDDING AT LLANDOUGH Howell-Jones A wedding which aroused eormdera-'bl-e interest, took plaoe AT Uandough Bap- tdst Church yesterday. The contracting partie8 were Mr. Arthur Rowland Howell, a son of the like Mir. Jani- Howell, J.P., the well-known Cardiff draper, and Miss Margaret Lester Jones, daughter cf Mr. Lester Jones, J.P. In CONSEQUENCE of the recent death of the bridegroom's father, the ceremony was of a private character, the invitations be.ing restricted to the two families. The nuptial knot was tied by the Eev. Bobert Law, Pen- airth, assisted by the Rev. W. Morris, and the service W8, fully ohora 1. Mr. Hafold Howard played the Wedding March. The bridesmaids were the Misses Ethel a.nd Edith Lester Jones, and Mr. B. Harris (Merthyr) was best man. A rec-epticon was afterwards held at the resi- dence of the bride's father, and Mr. and Mrs. ¡ Howell left later for London, en route to Switzerland. Mr. Vaughan Philpotts, of Charles-street, Cardiff, supplied the bridal gown and bride- maids' dreeses.

BISHOP AND BABIES Six hundred babies—most of them good, some of th'9m medfram, a few of them; quite naughty—their mothers, the Bishop of Lon- don, and Princese Alexander of Teek were to be saen yesterday on A vicarage lawil Tihe lawn belonged to St. Clement's Vicar-acre, Fulham Palaoe-road, aaid the occasion was the ba,by fete and show hold in connection with St. Clement's Home, FolbaJB. an institu- tion which teaches unskilled mothers how ibest to bring up their babies. Tlhore wera 95 prizes in all, and these WERE presented after the judging WM over by Princess Alexander of Teok, who a,fterwia.rds went a.mon.gBt the mothers and babies. Mrs. Frost's baby, eleven months old, was adjudged the cham- pion of all, and was given a COlt. Dorothy Sawyer, ten months, the champ-ion ba-by at "Ba-bylaud," was there. She WEIGHED 25lb. yesterday, bnt has PROBABLY excceded it by to-day. Although Dorothy did not get a prize, she was as chxubbily cheerful as ever, and showed no spirit of disappointment. The Bishop of London said to the mothers that the health of BABIES MEANT very much to the nation and the Church.

THE DISTRESSING CASE To the Editor of the "Evening Express." Sir,-I t-hank you for giving publicity to my appeal on behalf of Griffiths, of 41. Wyndha-m-street, Riverside, Cardiff, whose husband died at thf> Cardiff Infirmary last Sunday, leaving her WITJI four children- under ten years of age to 'bat:-le_the work!, tonally unprovided for. r and miore The CASE is ,extT"-cl:v: drvin. and: nrore so owing to the "fact FUI-AIT THE widow i", expect- ing a. further addition to the family ANY day. Through my mp-,c,a.1 in your valuable medium he-tp from friends AN 'THE Riverside, Mountain Ash, and Newport district bar, been given, which enabled me to han-d to the bereaved widow (including' 0-M ajnonnt -from (THE good work of Mr. Hill man, of OEU>llfi-stii-eet) the sum of p5. Mm. Griffiths, moved to tears, remarked that she rind MUT KNOW she had so MANY friends. Further oontritrations would be GLADLY received.—-I am, &C.. roe ,ki-ve(t.-T am, Ac.. A. H. INMAN. I Ethekieno, 1, Wcrfa-stneet, Roavh Park, Cardiff, July 2.

SENTENCE ON A CHAUFFEURI At Guildford Assizes on Thursday Henry Arthur Tubb (24), chauffeur to Sir Alexander Rendel, of Reigate, charged with the man- slaughter of a Guildford tradesman named Stephenson was found guilty and sen tit need to four months' imprisonment without hard labour. Prisoner collided with the deceased's trap when attempting to pass between it and a van.

"DEATH CLEARS DEBT" Having been out of work for two or three years, and feeling himself a burden upon his wife, who went out charing, Frederick Fisk, 45. shoemaker, of 10, Johnson's-place, Pimlico, threw himself over Lambeth Bridge into the Thames. At an inquest held at Lambeth yesterday it was stated thtt on a piece of paper he bad written, He that dies pay all debts.—F. Frisk"

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Perilous Naval Economy SIR. CEORCE ARMSTRONG SPEAKS AT MILFORD Milford Haven witnessed the opening on Thursday of very han-dsocnie Constitutional CIIII, ile e* Club premises, the ceremony being performed by Lady Armstrong, wife of Sir George Armstrong, the prospective candidate. Lord Kensington presided, and amongst thos-ei present were Mr. and Mrs. Howell Walters, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. D. Birt, Colonel Roberts, Colonel Phillips, Mr. Marlay Samson, and many others. Lord Kensington, in introducing Lady Armstrong, contrasted the promises of the Government with their performances. The I SIR GEORGE ARMSTRONG. [Photo. H. Mortimer Allen. Army had been played with, the Navy tinkered with. The Government tried their hande at educating the children, and were now making amateur efforts as financiers. He thought that Lord Avebury's letter was the final word upon that subject. Lady Armstrong, who was presented ~VITH a handsome bouquet, in a few graceful sentences declared the club open. Sir George Armstrong dealt with the ques- tion of docks on the East Coast and German ooaat, and more particularly with reference to Rosyth. The duty of the Sea Lords of the Admiralty, he said, was to give unbiassed, conscientious, and untrammelled advice to the First Lord and the Govern- ment regarding the requirements of the I ?? LADY ARMSTRONG. I 1.?16 [p?oto. H. Walter B?meM.. fleet. Hitherto, until recent years, that advice had been tendered by officers who had been free from the paralysing influence cf party exigencies, and if the technical advisers of the country were to be relied upon, their advice must be free of any taint of political pressure or of any biassed influ- ence. Hitherto, or, a.t least, until the present First Sea, Lord came upon the scene, the country had had no reason to s-usipeot that,, at any rate, the Sea Lords allowed their judgment to be influenced by the party in power, but what did they see now? They had a First Sea Lord who, by his own show- ing, had allowed himself to be the willing tool of the Government in their policy of economy, and had occasionally gone so far as to take credit to himself for such conduct. There has come into my posisession," said Sir George, a document printed in March, 1906, of which 25 copes were issued, in which the First Sea, Lord takes credit to himself for having effected many economies, a,momgat them seven millions at Rosyth. When getting o.ut this particial-ar economy they USED the following words, Don't spur a willing horse.' THE^FAOT that 25 copies only were printed shows, if we take the Govern- ment's excuse hitherto- in regard to these documents, that this particular one was only meant for the First Sea Lord himself and for purposes of reference. Therefore, what does this document mean? It ca.n only mean tha.t he takes credit to himself for having effected economies which, as we know now, have brought this country to a most periloue position, and also that the First Sea, Lord is a willing tool in the hands of the Govern- ment in their claims of economy, and that both he and they are equally culpable in this monstrous policy. They stand revealed in the lurid lig-ht of this document- in their true colours." He maintained that nothing more was needed to bring home to the country the manner in which their most vital interests had been betrayed during the past three years. The evidence supplied in those dreadfully pregnant words Don't spur a willing hone, showed that therein lay the reason for the practical cessation of work at Roeyth since the Government came into power, the reason for the refusal of the Admiralty to co-operate with private enter- prise in 1906, and the reason why we stood in such a, perilous position to-day.

DOCTORS & BARRY HOSPITAL I The Barry Hospital Committee on Thurs- day again considered the question of the medical staffing of the -own Accident and Surgical Hospital. Dr. Cyril Lewis, Cardiff, local secretary of the British Medical Asso- ciation, wrote stating that he had received an official letter of advice from headquarters, and the communication would immediately be brought before the local branch of the association. Dr. G. Neale, J.P., medical officer of health at Barry, intimated that he had received a similar letter, a,nd full con- sideration would be given to the matter probably before the next meeting of the dis- trict council.

RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION The new regulations for training colleges, winch EONJUR into force en August 1, were issued on Thursday. The principal feature is the new chapter dealing with religious instruc- tion, the object of which is to secure that colleges which do not already provide for the training of students in the giving of religious instruction shall provide a course of training which shall prepare students to give enoh ur.denoinin A.tiom-A' instruction in and explanation of the Bible -as are suited to the capacities of children.

DOCKS FOR DREADNOUGHTS It is stated that the Admiralty have given notice of their intention to establish the first OF the great floating docks capable of accommodating the largest present a.nd future Dreadnou ght-s in Portsmouth Har- bour. The dock is to have a, lifting power of 35,000 tons. Another floating dock, for which the same provision is made in this year's Estimates, is to be placed in the Med way.

14 WARRIORS BEHEADED. I During a battle fought yesterday betweea the Sultan's troops and Bu HamaraV forces, fourteen important members of the Viod J-urama t.ribe, who were fighting on the aide of the M-aghzen. were captured and decapi- tated. their heads being sent to the Pre- tender's camp to be exhibited. The actual battle was indecisive.—" Times," per Press Association.

SHIPPING EMPLOYES SUED I At Cork on Thursday the Cork Steam Packet Company sued twenty employes for damages for leaving- work without notice and joining tho strike. The sum of- Llo was claimed in each case. Formal evidence having been given, the Recorder reserved judgment.

STABLE LAD'S DEMANDS Paris, Friday.—A meeting of the Union of Stable Lads was held at Maisons Laffitte yesterday evening, and was attended by a large niumibea- of non-members. A resolution was passed etneouragimg the lads to persist in their demands-.—Renter.

I "ADnOt TO MOTHERS. "—Are you broken In yoot net by a lick chftd Buffering with the pain by catting teeth? Go at OBte*. to a Chor&iet and get bottle of Mrs. Wiaslow's SOOTHING Syrup. It will relieTe tihe poor MeaTer immediately. It is ploas=t to <KMM. It prod- n&turai. quiet deep by rattevias Um abim I ftom Mda. Mt? the Ltttle <?ioatb .MMt? ?jdt u l'j;4.Ø¡

Is It Not Sweet to Love?' I FLIRTATION OF A DOCTOR'S WIFE j Sir Edward Carson elicited some startling evidence in the cross-examaniaitkm of M T. Cecilia Ethel Rainer yesterday, the lady who DB seeking a judicial separation from her husiband, Dr. Arthur Charles Rainier, on the ground of his alleged cruelty. An attempt at settlement has failed. Dr. R-adn-er denies the allegations. There was some sensation in court when Sir Edward 06mon secured an admission from Mrs. Rainer to the effect that love- letters had passed betwen hereelf and a foreigner named Lankes, a married man. "Did you love him?" asked Sir Edward. "I suppoee I did for the time being," was the reply. Witn-ees swore that she had only once ibeen alone with La-nkes. She. arranged that he should return her letters, and her hus- band found both her letters and La-nkas's in her jewel case. The following letter from Mrs. Rainer to Laiikes was read in court: Dearest Fritz,—Just a line to ask you why you do not write. Have you not received my last letter? It makes me Fo miserable. Misunderstamdings are, so apt to grow when one is so for away.—Yours ever, CECIL. "If you only saw him once," said Sir Edward Carson caustically, "you must have Made Pretty Hot Running in that time." A letter from Lankes to Mrs. BAINER started, "My dearest, Cecil," and contained the following phrases: You get no idøa, how often I think and dream of you, how often I have you in my arms kissing you fervently. Is it not sweet to love, and is net the only thing in the world which keeps you up? I have read your sweet le-tter more than a hundred times. Now, my dear darling (the letter concluded), I embrace you with all my sdneerest love and give you countless kisses and the assurance that I Love you from the depth of my heart. One more kiss. With fondest love Petitioner said her only excuse was that Lankes was a foreigner and they always exaggerated. She replied to the letter: My darling Friltz,-I have just received your letter. No one saw it come, as Charlie was out. You might have written me just a few lines; it would not have token up match of your time, Fritz, had you really loved me. I wish I could believe you do. Men are so DIFFERENT from girls. A man gives just a part of hie heart, but many a girl—MYSELF among them-when she gives her heart gives it once and for all. Good- bye, darling. Mr. Lankes replied: Many thanks and A Thousand Kisses I for your very nice letter. I love YOU, my dearest Oecil. One day there may be a, chance whtem I shall prove I love. you from the depth of my heart. In the course of har examination in cihief Mrs. Rainer said that bar husband often flew into a violent temper and kicked vio- lently at the door, and tcJd her on. one occa- sion that she was only in the house on suf- ferance and ought to pay for her food. In April last year the doctor wrote that he was returning toO London, but that he would take a room at a, hotel, as his mother- in-law and brother-i'n-law were in the house. Laiter he wrote that he would like to know when it would be possible to return to his house, and on April 28, 1908, he wrote say- ing that he would take legal steps u;nh!iSs room was made in his house by the visitors leaving. ASKED if her father wae not a very rich man, who kept racehorses and a yacht, peti- tioner admitted that he had kept a number of racehorses, but was selling them, as he had lost £ 27,000.

CANADA'S LOYALTY The Dominion Day banquet took place on Thursday night at the International Exhibition. liard Strathcona, presided over a large company. Earl Grey said that the Canadian Premier, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, was more than justified when he said if it was necessary to -maintain the naval supremaev "If the Crown Canada was prepared to spend ner last dollar. Lord Crewe expressed the hope that the result of the forthc-aming conference would make the defence of the Empine a coherent whole and a reality w-hicih would enable us in time of danger to face any risks to which we might be exposed. Amongst those at the dinner were:-Sir John Llewelyn, Sir William Preeoe, Sir Walter HoweU (Board of Trade), Dr. Lynn Thomas, C.B.. Messrs. W. L. Griffith (secre- tary to the High Commissioner of Canada, and hon. secretary of the dinner) William Davies (Cardiff), David Davies (Swamsea), Harry Jones ("Daily Chronicle"), H. A. Roberts (Cardiff Railway Company), and Richard Price (Cardiff Railway Company). Celebration in Canada Ideal midsummer heat, tempered by a strong breew, favoured the celebration of Dominion Day throughout Central Canada. All business was suspended. At the rural camps of instruction military reviews were held. A great number of people spent the day in excursions and sport.Rellter.

CHECKWEIGHING BILL I Mr. Gladstone received on Thursday even- ing at the Home Office a deputation of em- ployers, introduced by Sir Charles M'Laren. M.P., who desired to point out the defects and need for amendments in the Check weigh- ing BilL Several speakers pointed out various matters which, in their opinion, required amendment. Mr. Gladstone, in reply, said the matter had been before successive Home Secretaries for the past fourteen years, each of whom, he believed, agreed that a case had been made out far the men. With regard to the power taken by the Home Office to make regulations, the Home Office was DOt anxious to add to its responsibilities, but desired some elasticity in view of the constant changes and developments in industries. In this subject the Home Office had been endea- vouring to act as arbitrators, and he was very anxious to SInoo,th the way of the Bill by agreement. His desire was to remove a source of industrial friction, and if the Bill was not clear on some of the points raised by the deputation, he would undertake to make them so.. The deputation expressed their thanks.

COLEFORD JUNIOR F.C. I At the annual meeting of the members of the above oInb th&To was a large and enthu- siastic attendance of members, and Dr. Jones presided. Dr. Jones was unanimously and enthusiastically re-eliected president, with many warm thanks for all past kindnesses to the club and members. All the vioe-presi- dents w-ere re-elected, with power to add to the number. Mr. Walter Plummer was elected hon. secretary, vice Mr. C. W iteonnbe, resigned; and Mr. Walter Carpenter hon. treasurer, in place of Mr. Ernest Steeds. Messrs. John Button (captain) and Robert Collier (vice-captain) were also appointed. The baAanccvsttoeet presented by Dr. Jones sihowed an income of £ 35 15s. 8d. and AN ,expendi,ture of £ 33 19s. Messrs. T. Sparey, W. Coles, 1. Turner, I. Codes. F. Seymour, J. Rossdter, and W. M. Jones w-are elected on the committee. It was decided to enter the Fiioone District Competition, the area of which is to be enlarged, the Junior Knock- out Cup, and the Frame Tournament.

A CARDIFF MYSTERY David Drenen, a seafaring man, of 17, George-street, Docks, Cardiff, has been reported missing by his wife. He went to --lie Empire on Wednesday night, and after going home told his wife that he was off to see a boat leave, and that he would be back in ten minutes. This was just before eleven o'clock, and nothing has been heard of him since, except that he shook hands in farewell with a, man named Welsh, who was leaving on the steamer Edith. This was the boat Drenen intended to see off, but, as a matter of fact, it did not go. He has been ill for twelve months. The wife's description of him is as follows: — Age, 45; sandy moustache, turning grey; dressed in a worn serge suit, blue silk muffler with yellow spots, and Welsh flannel shirt.

BRITISH PATENTS ACT. I An official, representing the German Imperial Government in the Petitions Com- missi-an of the Reichstag on Thursday, elated during the discussion of the peti- tion presented by the Industrialists' Union rega/rding the new British Patents Law, that the Imperial Government had approached the British Government with a view to removing the clause enforcing the working of foreign patents in England, but the British Govemmemt had replied that it could only enter into negotiations upon the matter after it bad gathered sufficient experience of the workimg of the new laaw.—Renter.

BRITISH TRAWLER CAPTURED I Vigo, Thursday.—T|h>e Bnttaah steam ti-awler Levamti (?), 389, Captain Alfred Stevenson, has been cag)turod wtoate flrrtwng in Spanish territorial waters "by the destooyor PrcBeir- pme. Two Pbirbogrteee fififeanig-iboiaite ha-ve^a-lao

y elled Bravo, Daddy!" VETERAN MISTAKEN FOR BRIDEGROOM Fancy a married man, an Army veteran, being mistaken for a bridegroom! Tha.t was what HAPPENED yesterday morn- ing at St. John's Church, Stratford, London, and a curious series of complications WAS t.he oanee. It had been announced locally that Francis G-o-ss, a Crimean veteran, in his seventy-eighth year, was to marry an old sweetheart of hit-, Lizzie Miria.m Graham, who is 74 years old, and a lar..ge crowd gathered to witness the ceremony. The clergy and* church officials, however, knew nothing about such art arrangement, and, therefore, told the crowd that t.he wedding would not come off. Then W curious coincidence occurred and added greatly to the excitement cf the crowd. Just aboat eleven o'clock an Army pen- sioner. named Borrett, proudly displaying a row of medals, walked up to the church with his wife, and the crowd, presuming that they were the couple they had com-e to see wedded gave them a hear-ty ovation,, and follower! them into the church. The explanation was that Borrett, too, had seen the announcement in THE paper, and had brought his wife over from Charlton to see the wedding. But the crowd could not be persuaded to leave the church, and eventually Mr. and Mrs. Barrett were taken into the vet-fry, and some officials tried to get the people away. Eventually Mr. and Mrs. Borrett left by a. SIDE* entrance, and were immediately sur- rounded by an. excited crowd, who, thinking ■that the wedding ceremony had at lapJt <ewe off, clapped the old man on the back and cheored, Bravo, daddy." The two managed to get away on a passing tra,m-ca,r.

LLANDAFF DEACON SS, INSTITUTE The annual meeting of the Llandaff Dio- cesan Deaconets's Institute wa" held at the Greenwood, St. Pagan's, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. Forrest, on Thursday afternoon, when a large number of ladies and gentlemen interested in the institute attended, amongst them being, in addition to MR. and Airs. Forrest and the Misses Forrest, General H. H. Lee, the treasurer of the institute; :Dea.cone:-s A Lice and several of the Sisters of the Insti- tute, Lady Maokworth, Mrs. Ebsworth (L!an- dough Castle), Mrs. Llewellyn (Cowrt CoOlman), Mrs. E. Lewis (Chepstow), the Rev. H. H. Stewart (Barry), the Rev. John Thomas (Pen- arth), the Rev. E. Roberts (Coity), the Re-v. T. Yow-o (Pontypbol), the Rev. F. P. Hill, &0. Mr. R. Forrest was appointed chairman. —The deaconess's report was read, and the treasurer presented his acm--u,nts.-The Rev. John 'Thomas moved the adoption of the report and accounts, which showed a small balance, a.nd the Rev. F. P. Hill seconded, After the meeting the ladies and gentlemen present were entertained to tea by Mr. and Mrs. Forrest.

POSTPONED WEDDING A wedding postponed by an accident to the bridgeigroom was the cause of some interest j at Croydon yesterday. The prospective bride is MIS? Massor, of Brigstook-road, Thornton-heath, and the bridegroom, Mr. RaadaJl, of Lincoln. All was in readiness, the wedding breakfast prepared, the prcaente displayed, and a.t the appointed time the brMie with her bri-deimaids appeared in the church of St. Saviour's, Thornton-heath, where the ceremony was to take place. The bridegrocm, however, failed to put in an 'appearance. After a delay of two hours, during which the bride retired to the vestry, it was decided to wait no longer, and the bride left the church by a side door in ordr to avoid the crowd which had gathered out- side. In the course of the afternoon a tele- gram was received on behalf cf the bride- groom. etating that he had met with a serious mishap, which had prevented his appearanoe.

NEWPORT'S GARDEN CITY Plans have been passed for the first batch of houses on the Somerton Garden Suburb Estate, where Newport's newest departure in up-to-date planning is to be tried. The first portion of the roads and avenues has been completed, including Hawthorn-avenue, Linden-road, and Sycamore-crescent. It is one of the departures which Mr. T. E. Wet- eon, the owner of the estate, has made that all the roads will be fuily and permanently made, the kerb and cha-nneL-; laid down. and everything in the way of DRAINAGE and water mains placed in position in duplicate before the houses are built. Only ten houses (prin- cipally semi-detached) will be allowed per acre, so as to secure, with roadways 50 to 60 feet wide, beside grass borders, AN abundance of fresh air and light. The scheme approxi- ma.tes in some measure to the attractiveness of Bcnrrneville.

I" WOU LD STARVE HER OUT" William Hickey, a Labour member of the Wigan Town Council, WHOSE address wa" gi veil as Hardybutts, was summoned at Wigan yesterday to answer a charge of desertion brought against him by his wife. MrE. Hickey said that since the case was last before the court her husband had gone away to Cumberland, and had only sent her 5s. He had been out of work for eight months, and had previously told her, she alleged, that he did not intend to work again, but would starve her out. A separation order was granted, with an allowance of 12s. a. week.

MEMBERS ASKED TO RESIGN The executive of the Welsh Congregational Union has issued a most emphatic pro- nouncament on the political situation in its official programme for the four days' annual session to be held this month. The Union calls upon the present representatives of Nonconformist Wales either to show greater fidelity to their election pledges or to make way for those who may be relied upon to do this, in the best and highest interests of the Principality.

VICAR OF TIDENHAM RESIGNS The Rev. R. C. Lynch Blosse, M.A., Rural Dean, has tendered his resignation as vicar of Tidenham. The rov. gentleman, who is extremely popular and highly respected, has been influenced in this course owing to the indifferent health of his only daughter, which makes it imperative that the family should in future winter abroad. The resigna- tion will not take effect until September.

WYCLIFFE PREACHERS IN CARDIFF j The Ken sit Crusaders, after their expe- riences before the Newport magistrates, have ret-urned to Cardiff for an active campaign. Their leader (rr. H. H. Martin) stated on Thursday that they were determined to get a hearing at Cardiff or their opponents would be encouraged to resort to breaches of the peace at the coming Protestant missions at Barry, Neath. Pontypridd, Merthyr, and Swansea. Mr. J. A. Kensit (son of the late John Kensit) is visiting the city.

COURT FOR FISHGUARD I The Fishguard Petty-sessional Division, oreated out of portions of the Kemes and Dewist-and Division*, came into existence on Thursday. Twenty-six magistrates attended the inaugural sessions in the Town-hall at Fishguard, which was selected as the future court-house. Mr. Evan Jones, of Pentower, was appointed chairman of the bench, and Mr. James Yorke, of Langton., vice-chairman. Mr. Vincent Johns, of Manorowen, was chosen out of three candidates as clerk. The eessions were fixed for the second Wed- nesday in the month.

VITRIOL OVER SWEETHEART I At Leeds Assizes on Thursday Isabella Townson (21), mill hand, of Bradford, pleaded guilty to having maliciously thrown vitriol upon Thomas M'Nulty, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm, at Pudsey on June 2. The parties had been keeping com- pany and quarrelled. M'Nulty will be per- manently scarred.—SENTENCE of twelve months in the second division was passed.

UNEMPLOYED AT GLASGOW A serious deadlock has arisen in connec- tion with the Glasgow Burgh Distress Com- mittee owing to the Government refusing financial assistance for the unemployed in the city. Eleven members resigned from the committee at the Glasgow Corporation meet- ing on Thursday, and. by the casting vote of the Lord Provost it was agreed to post- pone action for a week. The u-nemptloyect decided to enter the Council-haU and appeal to the corporation to utilise the common good fund. The doors were locked, and they then shouted and jeered. The police restored order.

BANK TELLtR'S CONFESSION A sensation has been oauaed-in Dairy, Ayr- shire. by the arrest of James Gibson, bank teller, engaged at the Clydesdale \iank, on a charge of embezzling nearly £ 6,000. The alleged defalcations were discovered five weeks ago on examination of tho books, but Gibecwi disappeared, amd has since been on the Continent. He returned on Wednesday, and was arrested at his home. He admitted the defalcations on Thursday before Sheriff Mackenzie at Kilnxatrnook, and was committed for trial.

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In a Russian Hospital I WOUNDED FIREMAN OF THE WOODBURN Michael Ooyne. who was injured on the steamer Woodburn when it was fired on by a Russian warship recently, has ARRIVED, at his home at Blyth. AFTER he was injured I Cuyne states that the steamer was boarded by the chief officers of the war.-hip. He expressed a- desire to go home on his owr vessel, but the medical men insisted upon taking him to the hospital. For nearly two days in the hospital lie was fed on black bread and water, like the other inmates, unMI. as Coyne remarked, he played the deuce, and then he got what he wanted. Afterwards his treatment was most generous on the part 01 the Russians, and ail the bigwigs, incLldin generals and admirals, and ho didn't knom what," came to the hospital to see him AND shook hands with him. Coyne on Thursday admitted that it was a fact that he had received a gift of X20 as a mark of sympathy in the name of the Czar, and this he placed in the hands of the British Consul to take care of till he arrived home. Coyne says he will not be able to turn to hard work for some time, and expects his claim to further compensation would be properly looked after by the owners, backed up by British" Government.

WELSH CYCLiSTS IN CAMP Although but little over a twelvemonth old, th3 7th Battalion Wel?h Regiment (Cycliatsi may be already regarded as one of the most successful units in the welsh Division. The) aTe fortunate in possessing such an excellent commanding officer as Colonel Wilson. Whilst his discipline is severe, the men in camp at Cana.arth-e'n have already found it A, pleasure to perform whatever call he ma, make upon them. It is a curious fact thar 50 per cent. of the battalion are total abstainers, and a large number of them an non-am-okers. Every day finds them in bettej condition. It has often been asserted that good scouts will win future battles It is in this particular branch thaJ the Welsh military cyclists excel. Or Thursday the camp was earlier astir than usual, as a march had been arranged to St. David's (Pem.). about 58 miles from Carmar- then, where the men will bivouac till Satur. day morning and will return to camp or Saturday evening. At nine o'clock the trans- port wagons were complete, comprising four large motor-lorries, which were packe-U with [ rations sufficient for the outing and blankets { and waterproof sheets for the men to sleep { in at night. Many of the men will probably make use of the barns in which to sleep, BUT the majority of them will have to sleep oul i in the open. The oSioers have to Tough ii { precisely the game as the men. The ffioer?. i are experimenting with wigwams, the fittings and tents weighing no more than 41b. and provide accommodation for two men, AND they are exceedingly smart things. It is | probable that if they are found to be satis- factory most of the officers will adopt them and possibly the men.

A WIFE'S TELEGRAM At Trim Assizes on Thursday, before Mr. JUSTICE Wright, Mr. John E. A. SAVILE, 01 STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, wa? put on triad J charged with attemptmg to SHOOT Mr, i Charles F()rtcue UNIACKE in Mr. Uniacke'! I HOUSE, Dunboyne Villa, Go. MEATH, on 11aJ 20. Mr. and Mrfi. Uniacke are a young coupl< recently married, and the ace, who i: almost sixty, was an acquaintance of several years' standing. Last May, at her husband's suggestion, Mrs. Uniacke wired to THE accused aeking him to see her. Mr. Savilo arrived at the villa, and while talking in the drawing room the husband came in and remonstrated with the visitor for telliag lies about THE lady. MR. SAVILE was ALLEGED TO HAVE presented a revolver at Mr. Untacke. S which in the SUBSEQUENT STRUGGLE explodet the lmHet piercing MRS. UNIAEKE'S dress. Mr, UNIACKE EVENTUALLY got his knee on Mr. Savile's chest, and forced him afterwards TC write an apology, and also a confession that he had attempted his LIFE. Mr. Savile in a letter found on him when J arrested stated that Mr. UNIA-CKE first attacked him with a hunting crop, and thc-.i forced him at the point of a revolver to J writs a confession of the alleged ittemptect shooting. Mr. Savile was found not :uilty anci ACQUITTED.

ESCAPING CONVICT SHOT 11 While working with other prisoners ir turnip field on the prison farm at Prineetow>I,' on Thursday morning, a convict, named: James Henry, attempted to ESCAPE. "Broa-K- ing AWAY from his ?an? in the bright sun- *-n 3??a? oaished as tJlê UCOT, <lea tti? boundary wall, and gained tlis open moor. Warder Ash week, in charge of the party, GAVE the alarm by firing bis gun, and tha civil guards stationed on the rue-or fired over the convict 's head. Henry, however, raced on over the moor until Civil Guard SEFVNEV;" fired AT him. Henry WAS shot in the THI^-I', and Tell to the arrooind. He was seeurod, and removed to the prison hospital, where it was found that- his wound WAS not serious.

SIR T. LIPTON & AMERICA CUP Negotiations a4,4c in PRRGROJS between Thomas Lipton and' the Royal Ulster Yaciil Club regarding a suggested challenge for tha America, Cup. 8ir ThOllias has, it is report-ecu STIPULATED that he IS prepared TO CHALLENGA | again IMMEDIATELY if THE race is sailed nnder ANY MODERN rtilps of rating, WHETHER F EUROPEAN OR American. Sir THOMAS HNQ | TELEGTA-PHED to THE BELFAST CLUB, UNDER WHOE-A I AUSPICES lie PREVIOUSLY raced, THAT HE ig ) READY to race with A VESSEL of ANY size that the DEFENDERS PREFER. I

GIRL STRUCK BY LIGHTNING I A singular ACCIDENT HAPPENED to DOROIHJJ 1 Pearce, a twelve-year-old SCHOLAR of MO UNTO etreet Schools, Brecon. Durl "g a THUNDER* < storm she WAS reated with other CHILDREN J OUTSIDE the BUILDING, when she appeared TO { be AFFECTED by a ilaah of lightning. It WAS J[ seen that she had been struck on the FAC-A, and her LEFT eye WAS INJURED to such am F EXTENT that SHE COULD not op-en it. The flesh around the EYE WAS SOMEWHAT SWOLLEN AND painful, but it is thought that she will NOT tocó'-e i t>8 use. LOSE ITS USE.

MOTOR MISHAP AT CARDIFF A motor-car mishap occurred in Newport, road, Cardiff, on Thursday evening. A yotith on a cycle came out of Oakfleld. street, and the car swerved sharply when the driver tried to avoid a collision. The occupants, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, of LIAR* hilieth, were violently thrown, and the lady was badly cut about the face. The cyclist, a lad named James Jackson, of Rumney, was unhurt.

ALLEGED SHEEP-STEALING f At a. special police court at CrickhoweU on I Thursday Wm. Titos. Jones, farm employe, ol Gelligaer, was charged with stealing eight wether sheep, the property of Mr. J a nea Straker, of Abergavenny, who is the occu- pier of the Pwll Court and Blaer- Cwm Farms at Llangynidr. The accused W. A committed for trial at the quarter sessions.

MINISTER FALLS DEAD The Rev. E. Hudson Scott, superintendent Wesleytan min.is'ter, 'reading' at Brackley, dropped dead in the street at Buckingham on Thursday night. Mr. Scott was fifty-four years of age. and had been a missionary in the West Indies.

I EVENING FETES AT NEWPORT [ The first of the season's evening fetes AL Belle Vue Park. Newport, took place on Thursday, when about 8,000 people attended, I

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