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Murder of a Wife & Child YORKSHIRE MOOR TRAGEDY. LETTERS FROM THE CONDEMNED MAN f of Robert Hese!tine Hudson, ow lvfS 10: of Robert Heseltine Hudson, 40 ly'ng ?der sentence of deaths York C"tle for the murder of his wife and °hild at P* ^er Ioor, has been fixed for next an as th f f Taeed? ?? .?? ?? ?teful day approaches the ?ootn ?'? his relatives have been plunged by ?"'Me misfortune which has over- takenJ? ??"?'? deepens. A Fo??c Post A w 0 VISllied th MDor? ?'?'? them ? their ''e?'d?°cs in Aibion' ???ngton, found Hudson's father and 6r' though now resigned to the inevit- 'bte M U°- te ??elmed with sorrow &t the sad 01048 o; wh e me with sorrow at the sad Mr 1lUdi at was once a P''<s'nR youcK Ufe. Ur lludill,  ? terms of gratitude of the kiadn ?'°? he "?? his ??'? bave experie^0 an the many expressions of esteem *nd relr which they have been the recipients. It 8 0D'^ ^at, he said, that has enabled me to in my trouble. Th" Lloiideinned man has corresponded regu. U»]v»* ?'? family since he left home, and dur?? ? ? ??ole of ^is incarceration in York Castl6 6tters ^ave sfc'H passed every week betw ??e stl I pa8sed every week   mother and himself. He does not ^ire c y confess his guilt, but he makes use of '6*8'0118 which show that he fully recognises 'b. cr IC "bow that he fully recogmses tha?'?yofhia poaition. and tb?heisnUed ,,??ti for what has taken place. For ,?. ?? ?''°? as follows so long ago as July lOth • FrO!ll R. H. Hudson, H.M. Prison, York, Dear m July 10th-1895' Nlother,-l am pleased to have a letter from 3p1 al '0 at its cheerful contents. AIao.IwMsu. &a!«t » rf^A ?epinj! up so ?eU. but I b"p be will continue K! ,? so-in fact, all of you. It is no use giving wao 10 sorrow more than you ca.n help ri e.-3 i (I .9 ? have others to live for. and fami- ly t o3bring up. I did not think o?f you 1 others in my sin, I only thought of myself should not have been where I am, » p, 6n e goes on to say that the Rev. Mr Grey, Q £ TT .18'*7, had been to see him, and had prayed with ""v. leaving behind a beautiful hymn for OVer. He adds 0 l,ead over. He adds :— Give niy love to all at home, and try to cheer Dad up &'bit,, be,'allse I ? quite conteut, and have everything require. I '1?" laat letter received by Mrs Hudson reached j.r ^ff^on on Sunday morning. It ran as follows (-? sentences alluding to family matters are ? ?'tted ? M,, Hudson's ?q??t) Dea.l' Moth August 3rd, 1895, Dei?nt. ?Y, ,?. ?'-I received vour two letters, and Idill in\» Wr1tin«: to you till to-d?y. so that you would reeeirvu??" Sunday morning. I am keep.ng all right iu i,^eah.h,, and a?o keep?g up well under the l. l'Cli iI, I and al.?o keeping upwell under the 0iliol,e)-ou:reall Lloiiig the SF', Entity ? ?'se the disgrace I have brought on all the f, il ^"a ? ?a very sorry, but as it is done and can t "?- ? h"?,ed I hope you will all try and forget it, and Uve {? tell ]?.??? whom you have with you. You m.?y ell 1i)'? L LL, Itt .atI*,Ira making the best use of my time til4 19 P-,ssibi e by the rMc of God. Give my love to Flo Y ?nd Mi at home, ?? accept the same from your ?? [ ,p, B.H.HUDSON. f rumOurs as to Hudson's connection with another Woman at Nottingham are wholly dis- credit d b f 1. h credited by his relatives, who instance his foolish- "e." In advertising for a wife as only another rroo tha.t his njind had become unhinged. They rt er POint to the fact that although be had plent  tie in which to escape from the country t? he b "en desirous of doing so, he continued |o .? ? about Birmingham when the hue and i ery Wa at its height. He haa MtuaIIy %Old ?' said Mr Hudson, sen., th&t on one he followed two detectives who were 00ca 10n followed two detectives who were look' ?'' ?"" through the streets of Birming- ham Hudson always showed the greatest  eoblon for his wife, and when the pair visited hia Parents a few weeks before the murder it a subject ot general comment among their friends that they were more like lovers than a marfied couple. Q Saturday next the father and mother, with tIlr two sons and two daughters, will pay a last Visit to the condemned man at York. After that Oey propose to go away to the seaside for a few days In order to tide over what must, in the nature of things, be to them an exceedingly pain- 4ql Period;

( NATIONAL ARTILLERY. ??*?°*?*ss CAMP, Friday.—Rapid progress | M&de this morning with the remaining cot*» T^ Sh oe b uryness ArMIiery Volunteer t lr:1eetiD Tb oeburyness ArtIllery oIunteer l meet1D T garrison group firing competition, with fri S11^ guns at ?moving target, has ? ?aania d el' guns at a moving target, has i been ari,,hel ??s ?o- ? Group of the ? Essex, ninder C&Pt ? ??iaes, takes the first prize of 280 and the challenge cup, having scored ?Poiata. 8'(?Ond prize, 2nd Group of the 1st ?'ceste' ??'nanded by Lieutenant Glasson; third p»j Cap?iQ Baring's Group of the 1st Sass?? I Oaptain Baring's Group of tbe 1st SIlOIl Queen's Prize Winners. "*ss, 12 o'dook.-The winners of the Queea „ p '?  Ka.fison Artillery has just been *?ace(j The prize, which consists of a silver ?P &a? bad^o.fts> with £ 60 in cash-to?t value, ??-h"'??" Won by Captain Holmes's Group of the ?. J4?'a'3x with 249 points. The second -?re?t ?'? goe, to Captain Watts's Group of 1 ?e 4t Q1,Uomwr. Slion. It LOCAL SUCCESS. I ?oup ,?"-?. 12.15.-The lab Gloucester Uroup ooaided by Captain Wait, takes the firgt Pr"' and Scot?nd'a Challenge Cup for the ^'Khest scor^ln group ranging competition sixtv.f °Ur P^uuder gun. The 1st City of Ondoll Gr °?' ??P?"* Ball, is second. Captain j, ,,d C114roorgan Group is third.

1088 0F A BRITISH STEAMER. Six Men Drowned. I Slim. ——— T8 hree Days in an Open Boat. I ItAT\1i'r_- ?.?'Thursd&y.—The British steamer ?c, W ilh arrived here to-day, brought 17 er, of t '6* of the British ship Prince O?t. he 1* h collided wibh an unknown ship, "? ot h  Six men of the crew of the bo^ K SUnk. Six men of *?? crew of the ?"'°e 0?' and all on board the unknown vessel Were losb. Of the former two men went ^°wtj wit ^u6 ?"P?dfour wete drowned subse- ??t!y t Irough the capsizing of a boat. The 5Utvivors ^s,enfc three days in an open boat with. ?'' ?od h 0'6 they were rescued. They were thea PSUp the ship Dharw?n, which t abilferred the, to the Capae.-?eM?-. Qdrew Gibson and Company, of ???Poot °?"ers of the ship Prince Oscar, "bich jg  reported to have sunk, together with ??ther ? ?" With which she co'Hded on the Atnenc? °?' Rreai loss of hfe being involved, htve fe?j "If!  "? particulars of the di8aser, but ?? c?. bo the captain for details.

11 BILLIARDS. I I'^Oupt^8 ?- ?- SUTON.-A biHiard match of 1.000 u'? P'?? onThursday?t theWafhin?ton Hotel be?" R. George, the West of England ??P'oo' and George Sexton, the well-known Docita ?fote &  ?' The K?mo, whioh was played before F^e and enthusiastic audience, caused ??t tn???'' ? throughout. George opened with a I *5 bte? '°"owed by a 31 from Saxton. The I P?yer,  ???''°?''???? WM reached, pl^yera kerih 'ell together until 200 was reached, whela (I & ?' by continuous breaks of 65, 61, and 94 Pil t a huge ?P between him and Sexton. George ???!y ran out a winner by 425. ?'Wa ''? breaks were 65, 61, 54, ?nd 41, rhiie ^t?on 8 Were 40 (aU cannons), 38, 31, aud '??l n"n"?a oi 20 odd.

| A ??'LWAY COLUStON. I I cololae]''V 3oaPd ef Trade Report. I Oaioaelv Db the a- ?' of ?'e Board of Trade, reporting ?" ? ?cci? ?? at ?me.at.reet Station, Liverpool, ? ?fne 13 t  ?'? a passenger train ran into .0 fie t y COChei', whereby three p?songers WWe 'n j ur "? dU:\Jd, says, This collision is one mor6 P''OQf, ? ""C be needed, of the necessity for ??''cing t ? tute that trtuoa sh&M enter termini 'Ollfor tl)" rule bliat tra Ina shall enter term i nal ?a.tio? ? ?"o-br?ke speed, so M to ensure an ain P"e of brake power to meeb any ^erg^ t) ?? ? br&ke power to meet any

SPMHSH TROOPS FOR CUBA. I Xt U«ID TAl  ?'?dt).y.—During the present month 'Lddl?iO"Rl troops will be despatched to ???' !md' if necessary arrangements will be I "??tor ?ndit? 20,000 more in October.—Renter. 1>11"

t -"Q la d -1 lug I8t Yt'ltl. 11.500 prisoners were banished 1 tg r>nil'o this total number, 9,207 were Dd,,It "r"l 2 373 children of, both sexea. ?'' irt .BRIOAL ??"? from 21 1» and upwMda ,tev811¡¡ 1J'11tÚ<:k. 'l'w.. Gold M.<1'?' awarded. T. ?Co'?ectioner and Bride Cake Manu —W? Th'? P*rothy" and Care if q

SAVAGE ASSAULT ON A RHONDDA WOMAN. At the Pontypridd Police Court on Thursday— before Mr Ignatius Williams and Mr Ivor A. Lewis—Wm. Morris, collier, of Blannelydach, was charged with wounding Elizabeth Roberts, a married woman living at Blaenclydach. It seems that on the 3rd inst. prisoner went into the complainant's house and accused her with something, which she denied. He followed her to the bedroom, pulled her out, and dragged her downstairs. When the bottom was reached he struck her and a lodgor a violent blow, which knocked them to the floor. Upon rising the complainant was again knocked down, and prisoner lifted her up by her hair and rtin struck her with his fist near the left eye, this time inflicting a wound three-quarters of an inch long, in which two stitches were subsequently pub. The defendant also kicked her several times, and she became unconscious. The prisoner subsequently left the house, and was arrested by P.C. Badger. The prisoner now said that he was intoxicated at the time, but the Bench sent him to prison for two months with hard labour, and severely censured him for his brutality.

SINGULAR ACCIDENT. I Two Men Killed. I Operations were being carried on all Thelwall on Thursday far raising one of the gates injured in the recent lock accident ab Latch ford when, during the altering of some of the working gear, a powerful wire hawser parted. Two men named Edward Whitlow and John Parnell were struck by the ends and killed instantly, their bodies being thrown into the air a. considerable height. Several other men were knocked down, and one of them, named Michael Scully, was injured.

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POSTAL IMPROVEMENTS AT NEWPORT. Two additional pillar letter boxes have been erected in Newport, one at the junction of Stow- hill and Havolock-surwet;, and one at the junction of Ohep3tow-road and Hereford-street, with the usual six daily collections on week days and two on Sundays. The following suburban districta have been incorporated in the town delivery, with four instead of two distributions daily, viz. :-Ctier)stow-road extension to the Cross Hands, Malpas-road to the Briokworks, Caerleon- j road as far, as Old St. Julian's, Risca-road to the cemetery and Horn fray-avenue, including also Fields Park and Fields-road. Three additional daily deliveries, including a delivery on Sundays, are now made in Corporation-road (extension), two additional deliveries in Gordon.street, Triley-street, Phillips- street, and Barrack-hill, as far as the Barracks, and one additional delivery daily at the Alexandra Dock extension The first and second deliveries at Blaina have been accelerated, and an additional wall letter box has been established at Mount Pleaeant, Cwmtillery.

I SHOPLIFTING AT SWANSEA. Ab the Swansea Police Court on Thuraday, Minnie Phillips, aged 36, of 30, Robert-street, Pentre, and Catherine Smith (4-0), of 132, Pentre- road, were charged with stealing flannel pettiooat from a clothes-line in High-street. During the hearing of the case it transpired that on prisoners' premises being searched a number of other stolen articles were discovered, which led to further investigations "tld charges. The prisoners were chased after the petticoat was missed, and on being caught they gave up the article, and said it had been taken in a joke. A representative of Masters Ben Evans and Com- pany, Limited, identified a number of things found in the possession of prisoners as having been stolen from that firm. The Stipendiary said the women had evidently gone on pilfering expedition, and they must reap the frufts of their wrongdoing. They would be fined £4, or undergoj six weeks' hard labour.

SOCIETY SCANDAL. -1 OBSCENE AND DEFAMATORY I ANONYMOUS LETTERS. A DUKE, A MARQUIS, A GENERAL, AND I OTHERS THE RECIPIENTS, Action for Slander. I DOWAGER LADY COWLEY THE I DEFENDANT. A Settlement Arrived at. I ALL IMPUTATIONS WITHDRAWN I A fSPBOIAL TBLKGRAM TO THB "ECHO."] The curious action for slander brought by Mrs Lily Florence Mary Jacoby, wife of Mr C. F. Jacoby, of Lyegrove, Chipping Sudbury, Glou- l cesiershire, against the Dowager Lady Cowley, of I Dr iycot, Cerne, Chippenham, Wilts, for alleging j that sho had written certain obscene and defama- j tory anonymous letters to the Duke of Beaufort, < the Marquis of Worcester, General Owen Williams, Mr Gordon Camming, Mr and Mrs CivyrmM-Holford, and others, was concluded Mr Justice Hawkins and a special jury in th* Q loen's Bench Division of the High Sir J-: Chub*, Q C., M.P., Mr Cock, Q C., Mr D ck-nv, Q.O., Mr C. F. Gill, and Mr Hextell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Darling, Q.C., M P., KIHI Mr J, E, Biuikes for the defendant. 1 I Mr C. K £ rancis also watched the case on behalf of the Marquis of Worcester and other persons interested. I Fashionably Bressed Ladies. I Mrs J?coby appeared to-day in a ribbed j w?ite s)ik caserne trimmed with e!a?)orate lace pelckebe of salmon oolour and a black and white velvet bonnet. The widow's weeds of the Countess Cowley seemed rather more in evidence to-day, aud she was accompanied by several other ladieb in deep mourning. I A Crowded Court. There was a very large crowd of the general public outside the g, public outside the gallery doors in the Strand, and imniediatelyadinission wasgranted there was a wild stampeode for seats on the partof those present, including a number of well-dressed ladies. The court itself was inconveniently crowded with people either interested in the case or who expected to be called as witnesses, and the Judge's private gallery contained several ladies. The Judge's Advice, The Judge took his seat about 11 o'clock, and the case was then called. The Judge Sir E. Otrke, I have read the letter you handed to me yesterday, and I think I need say no more about it now. What I want to say is this: Is it past all hope that this case should be arranged ? It is just one of those cases which I think are peculiarly and particularly suitable ior settlement. A scandal has been created by the parties themselves, aud there is no reason why it should go on to its termination. If I could assist you in any way to arrange it I would do so with the greatest pleasure, Sir Edward Clarke I won't give an answer absolutely until I have had an opportunity of consulting my client. > The Judge Each of the parties-I Aake no distinction whatever-must consent, and I think it would be most prudent if they placed themselves in the hands of their counsel, because I know then that what would be right and proper would be arrived at. That I am perfectly satis- fied of. If the object of the action, as I assume, is to clear the character of Mrs Jacoby from any- thing like the notion that she wrote these letters, that has been accomplished already. Slig has bad an opportunity in the witness-box ou oath of saymg she never penned them, and had no knowledge and I see no reason ab all to dis- believe her—not a particle. Mr Darling was about to speak when Mrs Jacoby interjected an observation which was not heard in Court, aud she was quickly quieted by her friends. The Judge It is just one of these cases that I am sure can be arranged without asking the jury for a verdict at all. If the case went on to its natural termination, that litigation which has resulted in retarding Mrs Jacoby in her recovery to health that litigation would be likely to litab for a long time, and I cannot prevent it. If the verdict was in Mrs Jacoby's favour, I cannot prevent Mr Darling from going to the Appeal Court, and if the verdict was in Lady Cowley's favour I could not prevent Mrs Jacoby from going there also. Therefore the litigation might be prolonged for a very long period of time to the injury of both the parties. I will only say that if it is possible I should be glad to assist both the parties in the matter. I Sir E. Clarke I am very much obliged to your I Lordship. The Judge My sole object, believe me, is in the interests of both of the parties. I A Conference, Sir E. Clarke and Mr Dariing tiien conferred at some length. Mrs Jacoby remained in consulta- tion with two of her solicitors for some period, but it was evident from her manner she strongly objected to any arrangement, as she kept making observations, which were hushed down by her i husband and her friends. I A SETTLEMENT. Eventually the parties left the court together, and returned in about a quarter of an hour. Sir E. Clarke I am glad to say that, owing in a great measure to what your Lordship has been good enough to say this morning, my learned friend and myself have come to an under- standing, and a juror will be withdrawn. The Judge I am exceedingly glad of it. I THE ACCUSATION AGAINST LAD/ COWLEY. I Emphatic Denial by the Countess. Mr Darling Before your Lordship says any. thing more I have an application to make. The case, of course, is at an end, but an accusation was made against Lady Cjwley yesterday of a very serious character, viz that she had written t hose anonymous letters herself, and had also attributed the writing of them to an innocent person. I now only apply on behalf of Lady Cowley that she may be allowed to go into the box and on oath deny that accusation. The Judge Do not get me into trouble, Mr Darling, because you know we have heard a good deal lately in regard to t'rj(-. judicial oath, and I am not going to make myself a party to anything of the kind. I daresay Sir E. Clarke will not object to state that the imputation is altogether withdrawn, and if so that should be quite as satisfactory and as sufficient proof with- out any oath being taken. Sir E. Clarke No, my Lord, I make no objec- tion to that at all. The Judge That being so, if you have the assertion of Lady Cowley that she did not write the letters, that should ba quite as satisfactory as the mere form of goirif into the box and making a statement there on oath. Sir E. Clarke I make no objection, my Lord, to the course my learned friend has asked your Lordship to adopt. The Judge: I do not at all object to Lady Cowley goinR into the box and proclaiming there her denial, but I will not allow the little farce to be played of putting a witness in the box on oath when the whole case is over. I do not think that it woulu be right, but at the same time I see no reason why Lady Cowley should not be allowed to publicly declare her denial. Mr Darling Then will you allow Lady Cowley to stand up where she is aud I will ask her the question then ? The Judge Certainly. Mr Darling: Will you kindly stand up, Lady Cowley. (The Countess, who sat just below the learned counsel at the solicitors' table, stood up.) Lady Cowley, willyou answer me one question. Did you write any single one of those letters alluded to or did you know in any way of their contents when they were written Lady Cowley No, certainly not. The reply was spoken in a thin and weak tone, but it was very emphatic. I The Letter That Was Not Read. I Mr Justice Hawkins then handed back the anonymous letter to Sir Edward Clarice, and said, It is a letter which I do not at all wonder at your being desirous of not putting in if it could possibly be avoided. Having read the letter I am quite satisfied that any gentleman in your position is justified in saying, 'I cannot have that letter read if it is possible to avoid it. Sir Edward Clarke made no answer, as he was busy trying to soothe Mrs Jacoby, who appeared very excited. She was eventually assisted out of court by her friends. Lady Cowley and her friends sbayed for a few minutes talking to Mr Darling and Sir George Lewis, but in a short, time, with some difficulty, the court was cleared and bis Itordahip proceeded with fresh business.

Lewes Summer Meeting. I LEWES, FRIDAY. The weather broke down during the night, and this morning a boisterous wind, which amounted almost to a gale, was attended with heavy showers, but later oil the sun shone out brightly, and the proceedings were of a successful character. The bulk of the racing army who had assisted at Brighton put in an appear- ance here, and a capital programme was arranged for decision. Details ^•0 .JUVENILE STAKES ofE3 each for starters, with £100 added, for two year olds the winner to be sold for £100. Five furlongs. Mr Hanau's King Ainphioii, 9sL Cannon 1 Baron de Hirsch s L'Esclave, 8st 111b Madden 2 Sir W. Throckmorton's Parley, Bst Illb Calder 3 Mr Hanbury's Fanny Burnev, 9st 41b..Mr J. Phillips 0 Mr White's Hampton Chief, 9,t. 0 0 0",0 Hunt 0 Mr J. Hammond's Miss Morris, 8st 111b. AIlsopp 0 Mr Ellis's Australian Mint, 8st 111b Kiekaby 0 Sir J. Miller's Opera Dance, 8st lllb .S. Loates 0 Winner trained by W. Stevens, Ilsley.

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.Paisiey Meeting. AR[>G°WAN OPTIONAL SELLING HURDLE RACE PLATE or £ 50 weight for age, etc. Two miles. ^>i?ey'sKin« Charles, &y 12st Mr Fergusson 1 Mr 1. Wall,ace s Blairvockie, 5v lOst 101b Tervitt, 2 Winner trained by Binnie, Malton. Betting-5 to 1 on King Charles, who won in a eanter by four lenglhs. 2.5-The FERGUSLIE HANDICAP PLATE of BlOC the winner to be sold for £50. Six furlongs. Mr Alexander's Bavelaw Witch, 3y 9st 7Jb Lr.ne 1 Mr Boardman's Capitalist, 3v 9.t 311.1 Finlay 2 Mr G. hteet's Dream of Gold", 3y 9st lib S. Chandley 3 Mr T. Burns's Yarm, a 9..t 111b Armstrong 0 Mr Cairns s Julia Gaylord, 3y i?.-it 91b..Witidowfieltl 0 Mr J. Robbie's Embrace, 3y Sst. 91b Lofthouse 0 Mr J. Macbichlan's Maryhill, 3y 8st Gough 0 Winner trained by 1'Ans n, Malton. Betting—2 to 1 agst Maryhill, 7 to 2 each agst Have- law Witch and Capitalist. 4 to 1 agst Dream of Gold, and 18 to 1 agst others. Won by a length half a length divided second and third. JZThe winner was bought in for 60gs. 2T40—The SILVER BELLS HANDICAP PLATE of J;Ioo winners extra. About a mile' ntl a distance Mr Maclachlan's To-morrow, 3y &sl 111b Chandluy 1 I Mr W. Binnie's Crooked Pin, 5y 3>t 81b Gou°-rh 2 Winner trained by Steel, Ayr. Betting-2 to 1 on Crooked Pin. The non-favourite won easily by three lengths. 3.25-The GREENOCK PLATE of:2100 weight for :ige, etc. One mile. Mr J. G. Mackie's Moti, 3y 8;;t lib Armstrong 1 Mr G. Whitehead's Little Wilbraham, 3y 8st 7lh S. ChAiidlev 2 M»T r S„ neyd,, 's Hilda 11., a „ 9st 31b Gough 3 Sr J. Croan's Mat.nioli, 3y Sic 71b Lofthouse 0 Winner f mined by Armsl rong, Penrith, ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS. Sca.mpanm, To-morrow. Dcnbria. Bristou, Cunnin" Watch Dog, Romanesia colt, Fal-e Love, Heather- bloom, Embrace, First Water, Dream of Gold, John Milton, aud Maryhill.

To-day's Starting Prices. LEWES. O. OF RTAOK. WINN ICR. SpcrtPtiir) n.Sp'r! riyi TAft, Juvenile 8 K. Amphion 3 to Ion 3 to Ion Southdown 6 Mysore. 100 to 15 ag 100 Lo 15 ag Astley.. 3 Helm 2 to 1 on 2 to 1 on PAISLEY. Ardgowan 2 K. CitArle- 5 to 1 as 5 to lag Ferguslie 7 B. Witch. 7 to 2 ag 7 to 2 ag Bells 2 Tomorrow" 2 to 1 ag 2 to 1 ag i

Death of George Brown. The death is announced of Georga Brown, the well- known light-weight jockey, who was thrown while riding Woodhonse in the Sussex Plate at Brighton on Wednesday. The injured jockey received everv atten- tion at the Infirmary of the Workhouse, whpre he was removed after the accident. From the first the worst was feared, as he was suffering from severe concussion of the brain and a possible fnetuve. His case was so critical that his father and mother were summoned from their hr-me at Stockbridge, and he showed signs of sinking on Friday evening. Everything possible was done to relieve the sufferer, but without ever having regained consciousness he passed away a few minutes after one o'clock this morning. The deceased jockey was in his 21st year, having been born on July 21st, 1875. He serv; d his apprentice- ship with Tom Cannon at Danebury, a.nd was looked upon as a most promising rider. He commenced riding in public when quite a lad, but it was not until two years ago that he came prominently to the frout, wlion ho ha.11 some fourteen winning mounts to his credit. This was the starting point in his career, for he had since kept well up wit-ii ,ur leading horsemen. Last, year lfe steered no less than 61 horses to victory, whilst lie was placed second on 58 occasions and third on 52. His riding this season in fact created qoite a sensation, as most of his successes were achieved 011 horses who started a.t very remunerative prices. Notably amongst these was Euclid, with whom he won the Lincoln Handicap at the commencement of the present season. He also piloteii Mr Kiisyth's horse successfully through in the Keiuptnn Jubilee Slakes in 1892, at the good odds of 20 to 1 against, beating a fit,ld of 21. He rode with much skill and displayed considerable judgment in a critical finish, and hi-, death will be regretted by a wide circle of racing people, with whom the deceased was very popular. A Token of Sympathy. Owing to the sad death of G. Brown each of the I owners trailing in Braime's stable, which inclndes Mr H. T.Barclay (whose Woodhouse Brown was riding when he met with his fatal accident), Capt. Homfray, and Mr C. J. Meny, truck out all their horse- engaged at Lewes Meeting to-day and to morrow (Saturday).

Newmarket Training Nates. ¡ [BY OUR NHWMATvKF.T CORR1!:SPU:DENT.1 JSEWMAIIKET, Fri(lay.-On t e Bury side, G. Lamb- ton's Lotus and Julia Langdon galloped a mile Por- ter's Bohemond going a similar gallop. Gurry's Ridg- way and La Sagesse went a mile and a quarter Scotch Friar and Reprobnte covered seven furlongs. Hayhoe's Bevil and Harfleur II. gzilloped t rniie Utim caitere(I ifve fui-longs. Jewitt's Eiin gitiloped a mile Raconteur, G tzetteei,, Portinarnock, and Pi-Iest- holme went five furlongs. R. Chaloner's Mississippi I was sent a mile and a quarter. J. Dawson's, jun., Glengall, Bolton, Phofion, Villiers, Vitez, and Ionia negotiated a mile. J. Damson's, sen., Wevmouth a.nd Best Man went a mila and a quarter Blarney was sent a mile. J. Dõty's Beckett aid The Owl had ,i similar gallop Blue Mark. Dame Quickly, Irene oolt, St. Ange, Barn Dance, Graceful Girl, Royal Wink, l,ondon. Queen's Piper, Bourne- mouth, and Yorker going five furlongs. Enoch's, sen., Poet's Corner, Heremon, a.nd Houndsditch went a mile and a quarter Mausolus and Low Moor nego- tiated a mile. Jurvis's Drosera, Mm a, Saltator, McCrankie, Philanthropist, and L uitwit went five fur- longs. Enoch's, jun., Golden Gate, with Bentick, covered a mile. On the Racecourse side, M. Dawson's Chad, Sir Visto, and Ladas galloped a little over a mile. Left for Lewes-Marco. Cold Steel, Macbriar, Pilot, II Floater, Red Wing II., Flare Up.Carringtou,Amphora, Ravensbury, Melton Prior.

Official Scratching. I [SUPPLIED BY MESSRS WEATHKRBY.) j Lewes engagements—All Mr H. T. Barclay's horses. Redcar Handicap and Upleatham Handicap, Redcar j —Mervyn. ————————————————-

To ATHLBTKS !—Mr C. A. Bradley, the Ama I teur Champion Sprinter, says" During training once a week, I take a Turkish Bath it's the very bes blood purt&?r." The Manager at James's Turkieh Ba.lh, ?2, Charle-street, Cardiff, devotes a?eci?i attention to athletes. 3e STILL SCORING G.KXI Grace ious. tI-Mou- day, Sea Salt Tuesday, Bai neyhill; Wednesday, Santa Luna. Something reliable for Saturday. Post Is for a special wire.- W, GOODBOY, Ealing House, Forest Uate, E. 1134 Do You WANT A GO >D WINNKB!—I have such a good thing tor the Lewes Handicap to-morrow that I guarantee everyone the absolute winner or another snip free. It is a nap. Think defeat impoMibte. ?end & the telograiii. England, Upton Park, Esse*. 563

I Sir Visto is going on well in his St. Leger pre- paration. Yesterday be bad a nice gallop of two miles. I A cablegram from New York says that OUItI, the Inter-G'dlpgiate champion sprinter, whose record is 9 4 5sec. for 100 yards, has joined the New York Athletic Club under special legisla- tion, and be will be D'w«er and Bradlty's chief opponent in Amerim (

SPORTING ITEMS. I Several of the Kingsclere horses are oougbing. The Australian bred Paris, by Grandmaster ou ot Enone, who will be known in this country as Paris III., has been entered for the Cesarewitch and Cambridgeshire by Lord William Beresford. The report that Throstle, the sensational winner of last year's St. Leger, would not run again is probably unfounded. The filly is engaged in the Cesarewitch and Cambridgeshire. Peter Maher, the Irish pugilist, has just arrived from New York by the Germanic. He intends to challenge Peter Jackson. Frank Slavin, and J em Smith, and await the result of the Corbett- 1 itzsimnions fight to challenge the winner. Bavelaw Witch ran into the rails when travel- ling well about five furlongs from home in the St. James's Park Handicap yesterday at Paisley, and Laue hurt one of his knees badiy. It is doubtful whether he will be able to ride to-day. The mare escaped injury. Mr Garrett Moore was the oniv man who stuck to the Lambourue-trained horses at Windsor last week. He took the following bets :— £ 40 to £5 Indict, £ 20 to £ 2 Bonny Peggy, E63 to S10 Nagpore, aud £ 100 to £ 10 Etae filiy. C. L. Townsend, one oi the most youthful county criekeiers of the day, achieved a remark- able bowling feat at ClifLon yesterday. Playing .^Gloucestershire against Middlesex"he captured e'gnt w:cicets at the modest expense of 64 runs, the jibtrop .i;Mt te.M bf:!)g: aU out for 92. The great inventor Edison has been experi- menting upon improvements in bicycles. He has directed his attention more particularly to some sort of mechanical contrivance for saving labour. His idea is to make a machine capable of storing up the energy generated by a blycle in going down hiu so as to make it available to assist the rioer in climbing up any ascent. On the way to the post for the Ciiftonville Plate at Brighton yesterday, Address reared up, and showed such an inclination to back over the lails that Sam Loates wisely slipped off. He attempted to lead the wayward son of Queen's Counsel and Hermitess to the starting post, but the colt whipped round suddenly, aud breaking away, bolted down the course towards the town. He was not under the starter's orders, and conse- quently all bets are off. Sam Loates returned to the paddock on a policeman's hack. W. J. Sturgess, of the Polytechnic Harriers (and holder of the amateur walking champion- ship), won the two miles open walking handicap at High Wycombe sports from scratch in Hmin. 22,5sec. This ti" the amateur record made by the ex-chatr.pion, H. Curtis, on a cinder track at Stamford Bridge on July 4th, 1891, and beats the grasi recora of 14imn. 16>ec. made by the then champion, C, W. V. Clarke, at Tufueit Park, on September 1st, 1888. The course used 011 Wednes- day by Sturgess was re-measu:ed, and found to be 11 yards and 2 feet over the stated distance, so that Sturgess must really have, covered his two miles in something like two seconds under the stated time.

Rhymney Railway Co. MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS, I Creation of New Stock. I There was an unusually large attendance of I shareholders at the half-yearly meeting of the Rhymney Railway Company, which was held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, to-day, although the all told, there would not be more than 50 ptesenc out of a total of about 900 shareholders on the register. The ordinary general meet. ings of the Rhymney Company are very thin under ordinary eircultislaiieez-a tribute to the capacity of the directorate and a mute expres- II of confidence :n the management of the concern. The unusual interest manifested in to-day's proceedmgs was attributable to two causes, namely, the proposal to create and issue £ 50,000 of new ordinary stock and to take the lorrnal step of making operative the Company's Act of Parlia- ment providing for an optional splitting of ordinal y stock on the part of shareholders. Mr John Boyle, the chairman of the company, presided, being supported by all his co-directors. III moving the adoption of the report and accounts the Chairman sp^kein very hopeful terms of the prospects of the company, which, on ac- count of the approaching development of the coal measures in the Cylla Valley and the Gelli- gaer Common, were very bright. Dealing with he balance-sheet, he referred to the in- rease 1lI working expenses, which, he emarked, arose out of the arrangement of 1890," since when trainmen had hac one-s-xth more pay for the same amount of work ban they had previously received. As the business of the company extended this arrange- ment told more upon them. Another matter under the same arrangement which was very much agayist the more economical conduct of the affairs of the company was their having to pay to the men six full days every week, or for time which was not worked or even professed to be worked. This was a mis- fortune which they and the other rail. way companies in the district laboured under, and it had a tendency to go on increasing their working expenses. The adop- tion of the report was seconded by Mr William Austin (deputy chairman), and agreed to. Then a dividend was formally declared for the half-year ended June 30th at the rate of 7Y„ per cent, per annum on the ordinary stock.

RHYMNEY DISTRICT COUNCIL. I The monthly meeting of the Rhymney Urban District Council was held on Wednesday evening, when Mr L. L. Fine, vice chairman, presided.— The Clerk read correspondence with Mr William Smith, general manager of the Rhymney Works, informing the Council that the directors of the company were IDt disposed to sell or to grant for an extended lease of 999 years a plot of land near the Victoria Hall for the purpose of erecting a public office and stores for the use of the Council. The company, however, would grant a lease for 99 years upon the usual term- Ir T. E. Jones suggested that the cierk be empowered to take the necessary steps to obtain compulsory powers. The E/hymuey Iron Company, he said, are taking advantage of us. Any improvement which does not meet with the approval of the company is stopped. It is a very mean and despicable way they have, and I think it high time to make a stand. There are the Sun-row improvements. A man with one eye couid see the necessity of carrying out those out.—Mr T. N. Evans agreed that the Council should obtain com- pulsory powers.—Mr T. E. Jones Yes, let's fight them this once and put an end to their obstruction. Mr .T. D. Jones There is nothing else to be done. The Surveyor The directors granted land for the Victoria Hall for a nominal rent of 5s per annum. Mr T. E. Jones Yes, yes, they can do some things. Mr L. L. Fine It is folly for the Council to discuss improvements if the company are allowed to thwart us thus. The matter was left in abeyance awaiting another communication from the directors. The surveyor and medical ofifcer reported a visit from Dr. Thompson, an inspector from the Local Govern- ment Board, who had made a special inspection of the river and sewerage of the town.

RHONDDA SHOWMAN AND THE 'I T.V.R. COMPANY. At the Pontypridd County Court on Wednes- dar-hpfore his Honour Judge GwiJym Williams —Sydney White, show proprietor, travelling in South Wales, brought an action against the Taff Vale Railway Company to recover L50 compen- sation for damage alleged to have been done to his van in consequent of gross carelessness 0:1 the part of the railway official" at the Treorky railway station. Mr Williams, barrister, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Ducane, barrister-at law, repre- sented the defendants. It appeared that tbe van was consigned, at the owner's i i-k, at a reduced rate. It was removed from the truck at Treorky station by the company's officials, and on being let down from the stone landing to the road it toppled over. Evidence was adduced by the defendants showing that the usuftl precautions had been taken in removing the vehicle. Judg- ineat was given for the defendants.

VALE OF GLAMORGAN RAILWAY. I Satisfactory Progress. A meeting of the Vale of G'amorgan Company was lietd at the Exchange, Cardiff, to-day, when the Chairman (Mr Archibald Hood) stated that satisfactory progress was being made with the construction of the line, and it would be com- pleted within the time stipulated.

BARRY RAILWAY COMPANY, I I Meeting of Shareholders. I A meeting of tha Barry Railway Company was held to-day under the presidency of Lord Wind- sor. A dividend of 10 per cent, per annum on the I Ordinary Stock was declared.

WOUNDING IN A SWANSEA INN. I Ab Swansea Police Court, on Thursday, Mary Ann Buuipster, of 18, Brook-street, was charged with wounding Ehel Jones by striking her on the head with a glass. It appeared that Jones haa occasion to go to the Lower Lamb Inn for a bottle of brandy, when prisoner entered and asked her to give her a quart of beer. She refused, whereupon defeudant thre-w a tumbier at her and knocked her down insensible-—Prisoner, who denied the ottenoe, was remanded for a week to enable the calling of witnesses tor the defence,

THK CHILD TO HsR GovltmJEss-Wilh an air of importance a small child of seven said to her governess: Grandpa has been made a peer. I don't know wbat it means, iput mother is now the abominable Mrs S.' I

Lady Gunning Conlmitted At Bow-street to-day Lady Frances Roaf Gunning was charged on remand with uttering I forged bill of exchange with intent to defraud. Mr Horace Avory. who prosecuted for tht Treasury, said he was quite satisfied that old Mr Spencer, defendant's father, was too ill « attend the court. Detective-inspector Brockwell, recalled, said when be arrested Lady Gunning, Mrs Healy was with her. Witness asked ha if she had signed her name as surety to the promissory note for the repayment of BlOt lent to the petitioner by Mr Evans. She repliedj Ii I don't wish to say anything about it, it if. settled." Witness asked if the promissory note bad been returned. Lady Gunning replied that it had been given up and destroyed. The case for the prosecution having conoluied. defendant, through her council, reserved hel defence, but in order to avoid the necessiyt of evidence being given by her father, said that the signatures in Black and Rookes cast were really not the signatures of her father, nor had sh authority to put them there. The Magistrate said she ought not to say any* thing that would not give her an opportunity of defence if she had any. The accused having made and signed the sliat80 ment just given by her counsel, was commit led for trial.

I Chinese Outrages. I LATEST DETAILS. The Press Association states that the Londott Missionary Society have to-day received a fcelfr gram from the Rev. T. D. Pearce, their seniot missionary at Hong Kong, reporting" Amoy aC well Canton quiet." Amoy and Canlion "re the two principal centres of the society's missions ir China. The Wesleyan Missionary Society han received no further intelligence from China to day. Miss Leslie Safe. The Church of England Nenana Missionary Society having telegraphed asking for particularr regarding Miss Leslie, one of their agents to-day received a ca.ble from Foochow containing the, welcombe but brief information that Miss Leslie is safe.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS. MARRIAGES. VALQUEST—KVANS—On the feth inst., by licence. John Yaiqu st to Martha Mary Evans, daughter of the late John Henry Evans, Esq., of Smith Cottage, Treherbert. 5Zl DEATHS. COOKSLEY.-A t. 31, Kuby-treet, Alfred Cooksley, mason, aged 24. Funeral on Wednesday. 14th inst., at 4 p.m. Friends, please accept this intima ion. 581 EVAX,August 7th, 3, Delta.-street, Can ton, Williaar Philip Evans, only child of Maud Evans, aged 4% months. Darling Wiliie. 488 THOMAS.—-3rd inst., at Plymouth-street, Hopkinsbown, liivan Thomas, father of late Rev. Wm. Thomas, Kiactwood. Funeral Thursday, 1 p.m., for ".twit Vardre. Friends will plea-e accept this intimation.

(E;oo If sic for CIassitiratiott. REGISTRATION OF LIBERAL VOTERS. LODGERS AND HOUSEHOLDERS. LIBERALS who occupy Lodgings, Apartments, and Parts of Houses, should APPLY AT ONCE at tlie Liberal Offices, Market Buildings. Liberal Householders who have Removed their Rest- deuces should report same at once. 928e R. N. HALL, Liberal Agent. JMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT LOOK IN s 0 L. pH I L L I P S'S w I N D 0 W S, And SEE the ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS in the PRICE of WATCHES. CHAINS, RINGS, BROOCHES, BRACELETS, SCARF PINS, CLOCKS, BRONZES, FIELD, MARINE, AND OPERA GLASSES. GUNS, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, CUTLERY, STICKS AND UMBRELLAS, etc., etc. GOODS ACTUALLY MARKED LESS THAN JEWELLERS' COST PRICE. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES SOLD FOR AMOUN1 ADVANCED ON THEM. NOTE —EVERY ARTICLE GUARANTEED, AND A WRITTEN WARRANTY GIVEN WITH EVERY WATCH SOLD. Slake no mistake in the address- SOL. PHILLIPS, THE OLD FIRM, 574 43, CAROLINE-STREET, CARDIFF. MORNING Servant wanted at ooceA-Apply 14, Kin- craig-street, Roath. 58!> LOST, on Thursday evening, August Sth. between High- street and Crwys Rychan. a Lady's Gold Lever Watch. -Finder will be handsomely rewarded on bringing to Ii, Hich-streei,. 589 'I ROCET.{Y.-Wanted, smart Youth Improver out- G doors. AJo Young Man as Portr,-Apply M.onda, to 109, Commereial-road. N eort. 49e W ANTED, good General Se?ant.-Applv. between 11 t and 12 o clocl;, to Wentbrid?e, Gold Tops, Ne-pork, M, SOe W ANTED, a powerful Hor?e, Cart, and 4-arness, suit- » v 4ble for hauling. Address L 590, Echo Office. Cardiff. ° 590 Wl ANTED a? once, two good Generals. Ladies and \V servant? suited everywhere.—tierTaiits' Kegistry. 7. Wood-road, PonLy pool. 51e '-j7A;TEDrt Youth for Contractor'. Office pm I viou?.? ?ldice experience indispensable. -Apply 16, Queen's Chambers, Queen-street, Cardiff. 592 \\7 ANTED, General t>er»»i>t for business house.—Mrs t » Humphreys. 1S7, Penarth-road. Cardiff. 691 BLA.íBERG'8A;d:='Í'be oth; a very particular Lady tried to bti? our 198 Wedding Ri?g, and she had a hard time of it. The trouble was when she saw our 191 ISct. Keeper she wanted both, but could uot spare the money. PTP Reward.—Lost, Friday, Aueust 2nd near Duke oq a York Hotel, Canton, Lady s Gold Engagement King. 2 red, 1 white stones.—Information given to Canton Police Station. 584 REGULAR w3rk and good wages to an Expericn- FelDle Tailor's Machmisc.-Apply Ralph Green aa £ C.t,rproof Manufacturers, Sa.ndou-Iane. Ad-street, Ca.r'dia'. 516 LADIES and G;im..n s Waidrobes purchased: good prices given all orders promptly attended W.Mft North, 14, C aralirwe-street, Cardiff. 585 TO Let. Fancy Goods and -Tobacco"it Businness beN Tpoizition in Penarth.-Apply, in hist instance, F, 583, Echo Office. Cardiff. 583 VI.7 ANTED. Girl about 15, to assist in housework fond TT of children.—Apply 79, Llandaff-road. Canton. B- LAii.ÜmG's Arcadp.—Before buyins SUrfr Leve)! Me Bt,liis (nothing to pay). Russell's Silver Lever sold bf ns at 70s. Every pr?c:i"a1 test all owed before purchase. B- LAlilliiÚ;'SA-;cw¡¡=2¡-BaYI and Youths'Mackiti. wshes, 5" each. We cannot repeat this advertisement as we do not expect to have any left. Men's Scarborough Mackintoshes, sewn thronehout, 21s. must again give notice lie the public, to prevent disappointment, that we wili not sell more than 2 pairs of our Welsh Flannel Drawers (at Is 10 £ d per pair) to each purchaser at one time. "iTANTEÐ:bŸ- respectable married man. SitU&tIOD i. Eta bics or drive out th"rough}y ui3derstau& horses can diiyt pair T. 601. Ec b o,Cardi flr. 601 MATRIMONY.—Widower (56) Wishes, to meet wni ido? or tpinster. view to marriag* quite genuine al; applications iu strictest conifdence.—Ji 53. Echo Offiee. Cardiff. 53e F Olt Sale, Villa, next to Chestnut House, Cemetery-road, Trealaw, 12 rooms, lavatory, hot and cold bathf, oraff throughout, well built, new desigu.—Particulars Norman. Grocer. Trealaw. 54* BOOT I'-de.-Wa.ted, steady youux M.. cood Bwages COlIst"[ work to good repairer. -Jordan, Mi1&o street, Pll. L, l,ridd. 52 NV ANTED, t-xperienced trotiers, at once.—Mrs Harry, v V Thatch Cottage, "t,h,d-al -r.,id. Card iff. 582 "7 ATC'H Repairer Wanted.—State references, e, and retereitces. age, and v » wages required to J. Harpur, Pawnbroker, Dowlaw, ¡¡j;¡-Re'V>J.rù.-Lo't. Gold Wa?h. Frtd?y. Aueu?t 2nd & b,?t?e,. Hickman-road and boeks.-Futi?? brm( to 29. Hickman-road, Penarth. 580 JOHiN-street (ef fBute-street). Cardiff.—To Let. 3 5-stali Stables, with lofts 1 coachhouse, and 1 large 2 stoij coachhouse or =to.-e. —Apply -Sessions. LLd., Penarth-roll4. Cardiff. 579 V\7 ANTED, a steady, reliable Girl: small family iau> vv be f,4Dd of children oue out of Cardiff preferred.- 117, Sevem-ro..d. 577 ,\i.Ù'¡;;D.- Apartments, by a young -vtle¡D.' De; town (no objection to share with another). Stat* terms, which must lie moderate, to J. Å" Echo Office Cardiff. BARGAiy.—Diamond-frame, Cushion Safety. Improqed IJ '\ii; ,)-JedNi'i()£q ville-road. Cardiff. 579 | V\7HAKTON-sti-eet.—To Let, convenient small Shop* v< \VHJI'd'e(;J.cp;tl£% ;D j Apply S. Hern and Pertwee, Auctioneers, Cardiff. 575 BANJO Sfodio, Adad;n-sql;'Tut; R. Allen, anliior highly-popuiar Danse Bonbon,' two banjooi d pi.,?o 2s. V.e..o??s for pupils. 5'6 \\i'ANTED, Engine Boiler and Mortar MtUcottbtne? tT 4ft. by 6ft. paD; price and pa.rticut?rs.—Mt'.r? Builder, Hijhnrictee. 562 A. LWAYS ready to lay the ready for Second-hand Furni- ture iu any quantities. I hc, reliable cash buyer, T. Woodruff, The Don t Forget It," 41, Cattle-road, lioath, Cardiff. Highest wices. 573 MONTHLY Nurse reouired for September terms must .1. be moderate —Apply, in first instance, to E561, Echo Office, Cardiff. 561 SUITES.—Beautiful Drawing and Dming-room Suites at half original eest.—"The Forget It," 41, road, Roath, CLirdift, 571 UED.Tr:ADS-Hads-mclYb mouuted, new and second-hand clearinc at exceptionally low price&- The Don t Forget 41, Castle-road. 572 A new Pony Cmnkaxle Cai-t for Sale cheap suit milk- man or grocer.—Apply 17. Caerphiliy-street, Last Moors. Ca-rdiff. 564 Wj ANTED, a good strong Girl (about 17 or 18) as General, v T -Apply Mrs Kinman, 62. Castle-road, Roath. 665 T ANTED, a strong Girl as General Sunnt.Âppty 18, ¡', Miskin-street, Cardiff. 567 TO Let, F,i!i MeheP;tow immediate posset!ts;n- TApply on the premises. 67# 1-o Let. 99, AJfrea-street. 6 rooms, hot and cold batik A lent 8s inclusive.—Apply 75 Dian»-8treet, Roath. 56G V47 ANTED, a good Geur-ra.1 Servant with good character, v v Plain cooking.—Apply 100. Queen-street. Cardiff. 56'6 WEErS. Toys, Ac —Business to Dispose of: a bargain: J immediate p'8sioo.-1; Port mai?woor-rtl.. Moot* 8TEAM I. undry.—Wanted, Shirt and Finery 1ro" pit cewoi K best prices given.—Apply General Manager- Vaughan and 00.. Ltd., Canton. STEAM Laundry.—Wanted, smart, active, &nd tMrh S ducated Girl to learn the PMtnnt and 6*rti;W Apply General ,?lausp Vauih'.r's, Oato..

Jewellery Robbery at Newport. I SMART CAPTURE AT THE RAILWAY I STATION. At Newport Borough Police Court to-day Geo. Smithson, alias Wm. Hughes, alias John Wilson. ship's fireman, and Geo. Prunry,alias John Pender, ship's fireman, were charged on remand with stealing a. quantity of jewellery, which included two gold watches, seven brooches, four bracelets, three gold rings, and two gold chains, from the Royal Arms Inn, Lianarth-street. On Thursday week last prisoner Prunry went into the Royal Arms Inn and called for a glass of beer, with which Mr C. H. Bowden, the landlord, served him. Prunry stood talking with the landlord for some time, and then went out and looked down Union-street. He then returned to the bar, and called for twopennyworth of whisky, Mr Howdea serving him. There were no other customers in the house at the time. Prunry again entered into conversation with the landlord, and offered to show him a trick with coins. Just at the time Mr Bowden's son saw Smithson step off the bottom of the stairs, and shortly afterwards Mrs Bowden, who had been in the bar with her husband, went upstairs to her bedroom and found that her jewel case had been emptied of its contents. Mr Bowden at once gave infor. mation to the police, and together with Inspector Williams he proceeded to the railway station, and after waiting a few minutes they saw the two men come up from the direction of High streeb together and the officer as soon as they got into the booking office arrested them. Smithson then took from his pockets a watch, bracelet, and brooch and tried to hand them to Prunry. At the Police Station, where they were searched, nearly the whole of the stolen property was found upon them. Prisoners made no answer when charged. When Prunry was searched a gold watch WM also found upon him, which was afterwards identified by Mr Edward Williams, jeweller, Commercial-road, as his property. Smithson oalled at the ehop on Thursday morning and asked to see some steel watch chains. Prunry was seen standingoutside. In the evening the watch was missed from the window, and prisoners were also charged with stealing the watch. The Head Constable asked the Bench to com- mit the prisoners for trial, as they were profes- sional thieves from London and had been previously convicted. Prisoners were then committed for trial on both charges. The Bench highly commended Inspector Williams for his amart capture.

A Daughter Murdered. INQUEST AND VERDICT AT MANCHESTER. At Manchester to-day a coroner's jury returned a vordieb of 11 Wilfui murder against Thomas Brooks, labourer, who is charged with niurdering his daughter, aged 14, by cutting her throat at the railway station.

A NEWPORT GIRL'S MANIA FOR STEALING. Edith Beswetherick, a girl of 16 years of age, who resides with her parents in GlebA-street, appeared in the dock at the Newport Borough Police Court to-day to explain the possession of a watch. It appeared that on Wed- nesday afternoon the girl went into the shop of Benjamin Woolf, pawnbroker, of Dock-street, and whilst the shopman's back was turned she appropriated an English lever watch and walked out of the shop, and shortly afterwards she called in at the pledge office of Mr Woolf Phillips, also in Dock-street, and asked that 5s should be advanced on the watch. The answers were so unsatisfactory that the shopman detained the watch, and next day Mr Phillips handed it to the police, and the girl was arrested. Mr Summers (the assistant magistrates' clerk) told the Court that the girl had a mania for stealing. Prisoner, against whom there were several previous convictions, was sentenced to 14- days' imprisonment. The girl had been convicted of pocket-picking in an omnibus, and the Court was informed that since that time the conductors had refused to allow her to travel by the 'buses or tramcars.

CABINET COUNCIL. -1 A Cabinet Council was held at the Foreign Office at half-past 12 o'clock this afternoon. Lord Salisbury presided, and all the Ministers were present. A considerable crowd assembled outside the Government Offices to watch the Ministers arrive. •

TO-DAY'S MONEY. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM.] STOCK EXCHANGE, LONDON, OPENING, 11.20 A.M. —Business oontinues quiet on the Stock Markets and prices show irregular tendency. Consols and Rupee Paper steady. Foreign Bonds un- altered apart from Uruguay, which are easier. In Home Railways Great Northern Stocks in demand at enhanced rates Scotch Stocks easier. American Railways irregular, fractional changes evenly balanced. Grand Trunk and Mexican Railways steady. Suez Canal Shares lower. South African Mines easier on realisations. NOON —Consols firm and higher. In Foreign Bonds Argentine Funding better, but Greeks easier. Home Railways quiet hub firm, at an occasional advance. American Railways firm and higher South American Railways dull. Coats firm and higher. Allsopps flab and lower. Buenos Ayres Gold Premium declined to 254/4 per cpnt. Lombardo-Venebian ^Railway weekly traffic, 11.170 florins inorease. 1.5 p.m.-Rather more business doing in the Discount Market at h per cent. for three months bills. Short loans rule at H per cent. Both Indian Exchanges, Is 1 5-32d Hong Kong, 2s 2d; Singapore, 2s 2nd. 1.10 P.M.—On the Stock Exchange Argentine and Brazilian Bonds firm and higher, but Italian and Uruguay wek and lower. Home Railways irregular without much change. American Rail. ways dull. Mexican Railways irregular. Allsopps and Coats higher. South African Mines irregular. Berlin Bourse firm Viennn. quiet.

TO-DAY'S MARKETS. I CORN. GLASGOW, Friday.—Maize being in short s"PPly readily picked up at late full prices, viz., 12;; 2801bs. Oats, not so much inquired after as they were a few davs ago price unchanged. Oatmeal slow. Wheat and flour very quiet and unaltered. Beans quietly steady. Barley is also quior. WAKKFIKLD, Friday.—The near approach of harvest has the customary effect. Total abstinence on the par, of millers seems to be the principal feature to l' ortt hence no spirit can be infused into the trade. Wheat^ values remain unaltered forward spot, however, owing to pressure of arrivals, rather easier. Maize and barley 3d I.wer. O ts firm. Beaiu 9d dearer. LIVERPOOL, Fri(lay.-Wlieat,' closefi quiet at Tues- day's rateR-No, 1 Californian, 5s 5d to 5s 5l/2d No. 2 winter, 5s 5%d to 5s 6d. Beans nrm. 3d over Tuesday-Saidi, 21s 3d to 24s 6d Smyrna, 23s 6d to 23s 9d. Peas unchanged at 5s 3d. Oats slow-yellows and blacks %d lower white, 2s 6d to 2s 9d. Maize, poor business at fully 2d under Tuesday—mixed, 4s ftAd to 4s 2d Odessa, 4s 6%d to 4s 7cL Flour un- changed. Weather, S.S. W., unsettled. UGAn. GLASGOW, Friday.- Market less active, b\lt a fair business done at prices slightly in buyers' favour. The official report states Market less active moderate business done at steady prices to an occagiontl 1%d decline. BUTTRR. <;nuK, FriiW. -Firsis, 77s; seconds, 75s; thinls, 73s fourths, 65s. MiM-eurtni firkins-,uperane, 818 tine, 78s mild, 75s. Kegs-superfine, 80s. In market. -523 firkins, 330 miid, 1 keg. PROVISIONS. LONDON, Friday.—?uner duH—Ki?, Danish, and LONDON, 90s to 9?s French, 80s to 102s Dutch Swedish, 9()g to 9; French, 80s to' 102s Dutch dearer, at 84s to 92s. Bacon strong and dearer—Irish, dearer &8s Continental, 50s to 60s. Hams steady. Lard remains quiet and unaltered. Cheese quiet but steady—American, 38s to 41s; new Dutch unchanged. FISH. GRIMSBY, Friday.—Forty-two steamers and the same number of smacks arrived with a good supply brisk demand. Halibut plentiful. Soles, Is to Is 3J turbot, lOd to li brills, 8d to 9d salmon, Is; grilse, 8d to 9d per lb plaice, 2s 6d to 3s 6d Ifinon soles, 48 to 53 whitches, 3s to 6s live halibut, 49 to 5s dead, Is 6d .to.23 6d per stone live ling, as to 4s dead, Is to 2s livetod, 31:1 to 4s dead, 2s to 3s each kit haddocks, 6s to 8s per bor. POTATOES. LONDON,- Fiiday.-Short supplies and a fair trade at the following prices :-New potatoes-Snowdrops, 80s to 100s liebrons, 75s to 85s early regents, 60s to 70s; puritans, 70s to 80s kidneys, 65s to 7Ss per ton. HOPS. LONDON, Friday.—There is no demand for hops excepting those of the very choicest descrip- tior.s, the supply of which is exceedingly limited. The reports from the plantations are not nearly so favourable, the continued rain having induced mould to appear in many of the most promising grounds in Kent and Sussex. Fine, bright, warm weather is now absolutely necessary to secure anything like an average crop. MKI'AUi. LONDON, Friday.—Copper opened ftrm bat went rather E'afer' good business done at B45 10s cash; -945 17s 6d three months. Tin very firm at opening, but went easier good business doing-F,64 2s 6d eash £64 7s 6d three months. Spanish lead, Ell English, do.. Bll 2s 6d to £113s 9d. Scotch pig iron, 45s 4d cash hematite, 4S5 21/2d cash.

CARDIFF. I ACCIDIMT.-Tliis morning a Norwegian sailor I named Hans Oucht met with an accident on board the s.s. Baskches Fasting in the East Bnte Dock. He was ab work in the forecastle head, I when he fell overboard into a lighter which was lying alongside-a distance of about 20 feet, sus- taining a severe shaking and injury to his left) arm. He was pQUTejed to the Ramadryitd Ho* pital Ship.

A Navvies' Syndicate at Fontigary. A SECOND HOTEL DE MARL, I 54 GALLONS IN THREE DAYS. Wm. Smith, a navvies' ganger, of Fontigary, near the new Vale of Glamorgan Railway works. was charged—before the magistrates at Barry Dock Police Court this iiaorning-with selling beer without a licence. Mr J. H. Jones, Cardiff, appeared for the defence. P.C. Abrahams stated that in company with Police-sergeant Weeks and P.C.'s Smith and England, they watched a barn on Fontigary Farm, which was oocupied by the defendant as a dwelling-house, from 8 a.m. to 11.42 a.m., and during that time fourteen men entered the pre- mises and twelve left. They found twelve men lodgers, and one, named Bailey, who was not a lodger. There were pint vessels con- taining beer on the table. They proceeded to remove an 18 gallon cask containing beer from under a counter when the defendant's wife said, Let them take them all; I have been well paid for them."—Cross-examined by Mr Jones Ho heard Bailey tell P.S. Weeks that he visited the place to buy tobacco, to sell which Smith held a licence. Two empty casks were found at the back of the premises. Police-sergeant Weeks also deposed that when outside the premises in charge of the goods seized defendant made overtures to him to settle the affair for a trifle each. He saw Bailey in the act of drinking from a pint mug. This evidence Was corroborated by P.C. Smith. The Defence. I Mr J. H. Jones submitted that this was a case almost equal in interest to the notorious Hotel do Marl prosecution, where it was proved that a club was essentially a community of interest in beer, whether they were contributing in equal or unequal proportion, or there was a fair distribution. He urged that this was a syndicate or bona fide club promoted among the navvies, 30 in number, who lodged with defen- dant, genuine in its charaoter. The premises were rented by defendant from Messrs Pethick Bros., and had been fitted up for the accommoda. tion of these 30 lodgers, who were paying 2s 6d a week for lodgings, and also purchased their pro- visions from defendant's wife, who kept a large supply. During the week previous to the raid the whole of the navvies, observing that a holiday was to be given them on Monday agreed to contribute 2s 6d each to buy three 18 gallon casks of beer in the same way as they pur- chased provisions. These were supplied on Friday night, and the chief quantity of the beer was drunk that night and Saturday. With regard to the statement made to the police by defendant, this, he argued, was not intended as a bribe. Colonel Guthrie stated that the only evidence they wished to hear was I with regard to the contribution of 2s 6d by each of the lodgers. Defendant was himself examined besides a number of lodgers as to this point, It was stated that defendant's daughter kept an account of the amount supplied to each lodger. The Bench adjourned the case for a couple of hours in order that she should appear.

I A BROKER'S COMMISSION, I Action by a Cardiff Auctioneer, I On Thursday afternoon, at tin* Cardiff County Court—before his Honour Judge Owen -WID. Gil), an auctioneer and public-house broker, of Cardiff, sued John John, late of the Dolphin Hotel, Cardiff, for B50, due on commission for the sale of defendant's interesb in the hotel in question. Mr Bailbaohe, instructed by Mr D. E. Davies, of Cardiff, was for the plaintiff, and Mr Arthur Lewis, instructed by Messrs Thomas and Francis, defended. In the courie of his evidence plaintiff said the defendant told him that he was desirous of disposing of his share in the Dolphin Hotel, Church street, Cardiff. Defendant said he wanted £ 500 for his interest, and plaintiff informed hllll that if he disposed of that interest he should require good payment, as the house had been hawked about. Defendant agreed to pay a sum of £ 50 to plaintiff if he obtained £ 500, and £ 40 if he secured £ 450. A man named Miles came to his place and wanted particulars of licensed honses for sale or to leb for another person. Plaintiff told the man I to bring the principal, and in consequence a man named Hill was introduced to plaintiff. He gave particulars of the house to Hill, who ultimately bought John's intel'est.-Mr Lswiscross-examined the plaintiff with a view of showing that he did not introduce Hill as a purchaser, nor did he negotiate the sale.—Mr Hill being called stated that the first man who gave him particulars ol tile house wa-, tile pltitiliff. He ultimately pur- chased at ;6400.-By Mr Lewis He negotiated with Mr Johii.-Evi(it-iiee showing that 5 per cent. on the first £100 and 2% per cent, after- wards was the usual rate of commission was forthcoming, his Honour thereupon made an order for payment of L12 10a.

I FOOTBALL I The Rugby Union. I A meeting of the committee of this body was held on Thursday night at thn Craven Hotel, Charing Cross, London. Mr R. S. Whalley, in the aosence of Mr Roger Walker, the president, wns in the chair, and there was a large attendance of com- mitteemen. The principal business was the consideration of the action taken by the Yorkshire County Committee with regard to their disagreement with the clubs taking part in the senior competition, and the subjoined resolution was agreed to: "That. this coisimittee confirm the action i taken by the Yorkshire County Committee in withdrawing the powers formerly given to the clubs forming the senior competition." The fol- lowing resolutions were also passed That the draft of the new professional rules and amend- monts to the existing bye-laws on the subject as formulated by a special sub-committee of the Union, be adopted for reoommendatiou to the annual general meeting of the Union." That the general meeting of the Rugby Union take place on Thursday, Sop- tember 19th, at 7 p.m." The place of meeting will be announced in due course. It was also decided That the referee has power, under exceptional circumstances, to put the ball into the scrummage, but this commibteti consider that the practice is objectionable." SCOTTISH ALBION FOOTBACL ASSOCIATION CLUB, hem at Partridge Hotel, shall be s'ad to arrange matches with any second team in South Wales.—Seei e ary, F. Parry, 5, Partridge-voad,Ystrad Rhondda. 544 THE OLD MONKTONIANS FOOTBALL CLUB are open to arrange fixtures with good junior teams.—Hon. sec., A. Iorwerth Clark, 6,Northcote-street,Cardiff..18

FREE FIGHT AT A WEDDING, I At Smethwick yesterday Henry Smith (19), a carriage builder, was'charged with attempting to murder Thomas Golding on Wednesday evening. The prisoner belonged to the Militia, and returned home on Saturday. On Wednesday he married Golding's niece, and a large number of friends assembled to celebrate the wedding. A dispute arose, and a free fight took place, and it was alleged that the prisoner stabbed Golding with a knife about the head and neck, inflicting dan- gerous wounds. The prisoner was remanded.

AN ARISTOCRATIC BANKRUPT. I The creditors of Lord A. E. G. Osborne, the son of the Duke of Leeds, met on Thursday at the London Bankruptcy Court, and in the absence of an offer left the case in the hands of the Official Receiver, The debtor was brought to court on ft promissory note fur 9650 endorsed by 1 him in April, 1889, on behalf of the present Earl of Clanoarty, but now filed at 22,877. T$ke ftwraata show a deficiency of £ 3,181.

British Steamer Wrecked 9 MANY LIVES LOST. MELBOURNE, Thursday Evening. Farther details with respect to the wreck of the Catter- thun show that though the shock of the impact on the rocks was severe it was only thought at first the vessel had been struck by a heavy sea. The vessel settled down in 20 minutes, enormous waves sweeping the deck and carrying away the officers and boats. One was successfully launched, 1 rescuing four Europeans, while in all 77 are believed to have perished. They are:-Neil Shannon (captain), Pinney (first officer), Leffler (third oiffcer), Harper (first engineer), Adams (second), Wilson (third), Wolstrholme (fourth), Manning (chief steward), Anderson (ship's surgeon), 30 Chinese, 18 Lascars, these forming part of the crew Mesdames Mathias, Loring, and Smith, Miss Loring, Mr Robert Frazer, and 15 ChmesG passengers, the latter being in the steerage. The ship carried 11,000 sovereigns and general cargo. Central News. MELBOURNE, Thursday. The shipmasters believe that the Oatterthun struck the Edith Breaker on the inside of the Sa! Rock", and that she has probably sunk in 15 to 24 fathoms.. Divers are making ready to proceed to the scens, of thedisaster, itbemg hoped that thospecie at least will be recovered. It has now been ascertained that 54 in all perished, the diminution in the original total b"1:1g" due to the safety of a number of Chinese. No Europeans other than the four already named appear to have survived. Mrs and Miss Loring belonged to London, and h id been touring in Australia.—Central iVtiiv.

Judge Edwards. BANQUET AT CARBIFF, A Notable Gathering. Oti Thursday evening a representative gathering of Cardiff townsmen took place at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, to do honour to Judge Edwaids, of Scrantoti, U.S.A., the distinguished Cymro- American now on a visit to South Wales. The Mayor of Cardiff (Mr P. W. Carey) presided, and there were also present his Honour Judge Edwards, Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P., Alderman D. Jones, J.P., the Hon. Anthony Howells (American Consul), Mr T. H. Stephens (official receiver), Councillor Andrews, J.P., Councillor R. Johnston, Dr. Davies (American Consul at Swansea), Councillor E. Thomas, J.P., Mr Lewis Morgan, Dr. Corrigan, Councillor C. A. J. Ward, Mr James Allan, Mr Edwin Seward, F.R.I.B.A., Mr D. E. Davies, Mr C. Clarke, Mr Dan Rad- cliffe, Mr \V. R Hawkins (secretary to the Cham- ber of Commerce), Mr E, Thomas (Idriswyn), Mr G. R. Jones (Caradog), Councillor M. Morgan, Councillor Beynon Harris, Mr J. L. Wheatley (Town Clerk), Dr. Joseph Parry, Mr D. Bowen, J.P. (Abercarn); Mr;M. Roberts-Jones, Mr Harry Radcliffe, Mr S. Roberts, Councillor R. Hughes, Mr D. W. Jones (Merthyr) Mr David Davies, Mr W. Harris (American Vice-Consul, Cardiff); and Dr. James Williams. Letters of regret expressing disappointment at being unable to actend had been received from— Sir W. T. Lewis, Judge Gwilym William?, Judge David Lewis, and Judge Owen, Alder- man W. H. Edwards (Mayor of Swansea); Mr J. Cone Fowler (stipendiary of Swansea); Mr W. P. James (high bailiff); Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., Alderman Jacobs, Mr A. F. Hill, Mr C. H. Davies, Mr T. W. Lewis (stipendiary of Cardiff); Rev. G. A. Jones, Rev. Canon Thompson, D.D., Mr Evan Owen, J.P., Mr George David, Mr Lascelles Carr, Mr J. B. Ferrier, Colonel Lewi", (Merthyr); and Mr C. J. Jackson. The banquet was excellently served in the f-pacious coffee-room of the hotel, under the supervision of the capable manager, Mr Judah. Mr T. H. STICPHENS, proposed the toast of the Our Guest. evenin g Judge EDWARDS, who was received with great cordiality, first thanked his Worship the Mayor, as the head of the municipal government of Cardiff, for his presence, and the many persons around him for their hospitality. From the very moment that he had landed upon terra fiima in Liverpool to that very last second it seemed as if he had been feasted and fSbed, shaken-by the hand, of course—(laughter)—until he hardly knew where he stood. He was sufficiently modest not to accept their hospitality alto- gether as a compliment to himself per- sonally, but as a double compliment to himself as an American, and also as a Welsh- man from the crown of his head to the toes of his feet. (Applause.) The predominant feature that stirred him to the very bottom of his heart was of a reminiscent charaoter. He had come baok again to the land of his fathers. (Applause.) It was 32 years since he left the shores of dear old England, and if the educational facilities in Wales were at that time what he now observed them to be, very probably he would now be living either in Swansea, Cardiff, or London. (Hear hear.) But; opportunity was not always at hand she was a very shy coquette which they could not at all times win. Years ago it was only the wealthy and the high in position that could take her by the hand so that she might lead them to fame and fortune and prosperity. (Cheers.) If there was any one feeling that stirred him to the heart more than another it was the fact that Wales to-day had become a land of opportunities. (Applause.) When a boy it was with great difficulty that he himself suc- ceeded in knocking at the door of Oxford so that he miqht enter, but he had to leave his native land in order to do that. At the present time, however, they had their Colleges and their University in Wales. (Cheers.) The former prejudice to the legal profession in Wales, existing at the time of his boyhood, he was glad to see effaced, but he was pleased to know that America and England were one as regards the law. (Hear, hear.) The. judges of this country were known to them not by name alone, but by reputation also. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the relations of both countries, the hon. Judge said he cared not how the diplomatic conditions were placed. Movements might be inaugurated and conducted as they liked, but the people of both countries were one. They were already one in blood. Why not ? The Mayflower and its living cargo came from the honest English yeomanry, and they proved themselves the fathers of American civilisation. (Applause.) To come to a question that is nearer his own heart, he was glad to see the New Wales. (Hear.) It was that Wales that he had come to see, and he was pleased to observe signs of a new life showing itself not only in education but in the higher objects of their ambition. (Hear, hear.) Ot course, they would be pleased to know that Welshmen gave a good account of themselves in America, because they somehow lost any trace of provincialism in crossing the Atlantic. (Cheers.) In conclusion, the speaker referred to the Welsh state of Pennsylvania, and repeated his thanks for their kind expression of good fellowship. (Cheers. ) Mr ALFRKD THOMAS, M.P., next gave thli toast of Welshmen everywhere." In a felicitous speech he said be likell to see Welsh- men getting on in all parts of the world. It was a pleasure for him to know that some men did go from Wales a few years ago because of the opportunities afforded them in other lands which they could not get in Wales; but now lie was glad also to say they need not go from Wales in search of oppor. tumbles. (Hear, hear.) Some of his dearest relations had crossed the briny ocean, and many Welshmen like himself had their kith and km in the United States. He was proud of Wales and Welshman, proud of their advancement, and had, be hoped, done a little to advance them. (Applause.) A gentleman who had travelled round the world had said some time ago that some of the Inchest positions held all round the world were held by Scotchmen because they had superior facilities for education. If that were the case he thought that soon Welsh- men would find themselves far from being handi- capped in the race. (Applause.) He coupled the toasb with the name of Councillor Morgan Morgan and Councillor Beynon Harris, who responded. Councillor ANDREWS next proposed the toast of the Sister Nations," and Alderman David Jones and Mr Anthony Howells acknowledged the toast. Dr. Joseph Parry was also oalled upon to say a few words. Judge EDWARDS next proposed the toast of the Mayor of Cardiff, and the Mayor responded in ft humorous vein. In conclusion, he proposed the healths of the hon. gees,, Councillor E. Thomas, Mr Lewis Morgan, and Councillor Ward, each of whom appropriately responded, the proceed- ings being brought to a close by the singing of the Welsh and English national anthems.

NEWPORT MANSLAUGHTER OASE. Prisoner Befera the Magistrates, Ab the Newport Borough Police Court to-day- before Messrs Henry Phillips and J. S. Stone (magistrates) Patrick Hurley, aged 24, ooal- brimmer, of 28, Mellon-street, was charged with causing the death of his wife, Catherine Hurley, on Wednesday, 10th ult., by throwing a paraffin lamp at her at No. 3, George-street. Head Constable Sinclair, without offering any evidence, applied for a remand, to which Mr Digley Powell, solicitor, who appeared for Hurley, offered no objection, but asked thab he should be allowed out on bail. The magistrates then ramanded the prisoner until Friday next and certified for bail, prisoner himself in £100 and two sureties of JB50 each. The bail was forthcoming, and prisoner was therefore released.

Mlle. Paulina, of Hojland, is probably the tiniest woman on the planet. She ii 18 years old. weighs less than 91b., and iaota four jughes of being M high as a two-fool rule, -1

I TO-DAY'S CRICKET. I t THE CANTERBURY WEEK, I ) Kent v, Yorkshire, I CANTERBURY, Friday.—After some rain daring the night the weather at Canterbury this morning was bright, but. unsettled. However, there was nothing to interfere with the game being resumed at 25 minutes past 11 o'clock. Yorkshire having scored 113 for three wickets against Kent's total of 135, went on batting with Brown and Denton, who were opposed by Martin and Bradley, Only eight runs had been added when Denton wa.s neatly caught at mid-on. Brown was missed JX. Hearne at point, and at 129 Wainwright wLs taken Mj? short-slip. Moorhouse was Brown's next partner. '? "?wn, after playing a lucky innings of 28, was out to ? brilliant left-handed catch high up at cover slip. Lord Hawke and Moorhouse got together when six wickets had fallen for 142 and played very steadily. The partnership between Moorhouse and Lord Hawke lasted just over svi hour, during which time 49 runs were added. Foster afterwards hit freely, and at luncheon time the score was 220 for nine wickets. KENT.-1st Innings. Mason, cT_ unnicMKe. b Wainwright 1 Alec Hearne, b Jackson .< <7 Eaaby, b Wainwright 1 Patterson, c aud b Wainwright, 6 Moraaunt, b Hirst .?..??;.J. 27 Stewart, b Hirst 'ly.'l. 2 2 Marchant, o Hunter; bjMkson.??????? 11 Kemp, c Wainwright, b Jackson 13 ?rMhr,. b Jackson n Martin, not out it W. M. Bradley, c Wainwright, bjackeon 6 Extras 1G 135

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Betting—9 to 4 agst Parley, 5 to 1 agst King Amphion, 6 to 1 agst Australian Mint, and 10J to a each agst L'Esclave and others. Australian Mint on the right was attended by Fanny: Burney a.lJd L'EscJave, with Opera Dance ami. Parley next, and King Ainpli on in the rear. Tn this order ihev ran to the Dip, when Fanny Burney drew to the front from Parley, L' Esclave, and King Amphion, of whom King Amphion drew out inside the Dip, and sl aIling oil the challenge of L'Esclave, won by a head a length dividing second and third. Fanny Burner was founb, Mis. Moitis fifth, and Hampton Chief last. The winner was sold to Mr W. Simpson for 310gs, and r/Kseis.Te to Mr F. Luscombe for SSOps. 2.&I-The SOUTHDOWN CLUB OPEN LONG WELTER RACE of £100; weight for age, etc. Two miles. Mr Cardwell's Mysore, 3y lOst 81b Mr Lusliington 1 Mr Oliver's f by Avon tes-Act ress, 5y 10 t 81b Mr Waller 2 Mr H. Jee's Bumble Bee, 3y 10st lilb Owner 3 Mr Gard's Seaport II, 6v 12st Mr J. Phillips 0 Mr G. Lambtou's Red Hat, 3y lOst 111b Owner 0 Mr G. Lambton's Monitor, 3y lOst 111b Mr Cresswell 0 Winner trained by \a.t.erer, Royston. Betting—6 to 4 on Rc- i Hat, 11 to 2 agst Actress filly, 100 to 15 agst Mysore, 100 to 8 agst Seaport II. and 20 to 1 each ag,t Bumble Bee and others. 3,O-The ASTLEY STAKES of £10 each for acceptors, with B500 added the second teceives E100, and the third E50 out of the race for two year olds. Five furlongs. Duke of Westminster's Helm, 8st 41b.M. Cannon 1 Mr H. McCalmonj's Faversham. 8st IlIb..T, Loates 2 Dukeof Portland's Golden Moments.8st 41b.S.Soates 3 Mr W. F. H. Lyon's Ecclesdon. 8st illb ..Bradford 0 Capt. A. E. Whitaker's Knife Boy. 8st Illb..Cal,ler 0 MrF. Lusccmbe'sc by Sheen—Morning Glory, 8st 8ib G. Chaloner 0 Mr Cresswell's Lady Charity, Sst 71b Maguire 0 Mr Brydges Willyam^'s Becky Sharpe,8st 71b..Price 0 AVinner trained by Porter, Kingsclt-re. Bett,ing-13 to 8 ag-t Faversham, 2 to 1 agst Helm, 10 to 1 agst Morning G'c>ry colt, and 100 to 8 each agst Colden Moments and others. 3.32-The CASTLE STAKES of E: each for starters, wilh EI,O added the winner to be sohl for Eloo. Five furlongs. l'ar!(1Y, 1 Portrtist) 2 Revent-nto 3 3 ran. ARRIVALS. Earl of Annatiilalo, Bedlifiht, Helm, False Step, J..a.rly Nydia, Diplomat, Hali'irnie, Telescope, Mysore, Dingle Bay, Knife Boy, Miss Muffet, Morning Glory coit, Favershani, Golden Moments, Huelva, Potboy, L Esclave, Freak, St.. Johann, Opert Dance, Rainey, Red Hat, Peopleton, Glenalmond, Monitor, Becky Sharpe, Rinovata colt, Posados, Hailsham, Seaport II., Fanny Burney, Benevento, Parley, Port-rush, Sea Salt, Graceful Ghl, Hampton Light, Inchiquin, Undecided. Bentworth, Brank. and Hampt.on Chief. Latest Arrivals at Lewes. tTftiding by Bonnet Rous^e—Fanny Day, Ecclesdon, Lady Charity, cel<linj> by Mardcn—Cant, colt by Despair—Beebee, Eentwortli, I'ndecided, Ankles Pardalo.

V0J:,vS,I!i'*E —1-t, Innings. t .:¡¡\:1:1,;¡i;q' 12 F. S. m TuninclilTe. ran out 47 Brown, c b Br-dley. 28 Dt-mon.cStewM-t.bM?rUu 7 Wainwright, c Maeon, b Bradiey7 Moorhouse, not out 29 Lord ilitwke, b Hearue 21 Hirst, c Stewart, b Bradley 8 FosMr. b Brndtey.S  22 Hu?ber, not o,lt. 0 .Kxtras. 4 Tetal 229 I Gloucestershire v. Middlesex, CLIFTON, Friday.—Following the heavy overnight rain, the weather was fine at Clifton this morning, and the ground drying rapidly. Gloucestershire, who had made 34 for one wicket against the Middlesex total of 92, commenced their batting at 10 minutes to 12. Hemingway and Ferris played a forcing game. Runs came steadily until Wells and Phillips displaced Hearne and Rawlin, and at 67 Ferris, who had batted an hour and 65 minutes, was caught at long-on. Wrathall was bowled at 80, and then at 20 minutes to 1 rain stopped piny. Hemingray played on at 98 for a brilliant 58, in which were 6 four. The rest of the cricket up to lunchpon was remarkable for Rice's care and Jessop's strong hittine. MIMDMSEX.—lstloMMS. StoddMt.cBoa.r?.bTowuseud ??7 Douglas, st Board, b Xcwuaend 0 Warner, b Jessop l ::r Ctra.ee, b Towasend ? ? ? ? 9 Bo%rd, c Jessop*. 4 O'Brien, c Board, b Townsend 11 Wells, st Board, b Townsend 1 Bray, c Rice, bTownseud .J.J.J. 4 Hearne, b To?nseud 1 Itawlin, not out 5 ;J:'ii; 21 Extras .??*"???. 3 Total 92 GLOUCESTERSHIRE.—1st inmn?S. C.rac?. b Hc" rnc 5 Ferris.cStodd.i.rt.bWeM:! ?.?????!9 Hemiogw.ty. b PhtJtips.???. 58 Rice, not out 14 Wra.thal!. b \Ven 6 Townseud.brhimps "?"?'??'?.?. 0 Jesso p. st,Bray.b?hi)Upa".???'?.t .31 Tow??se,I, BraPyh. illips: Palter. b Wet!a' .'?. r\1!:      ?' 3 Extras 7 Total. 143 I Semerset v. Sussex. IAUNTON, Friday. S,)Inerse t., who in the three hours'cricket, that was possible at raunion yesterday, had scored 197 for nine wickets, continued batting this morning at 11.30 in cloudy weather with lledley (not out 5) and Tyler, facing Hartley and Tate. Twenty- three were added in 15 minutes, the innings closing for 220. Sussex began batting at 12 o'clock, Tyler and Woods Sussex began battiil  i ,low 11,1(t tll e iiii.,fortiine to get bowling. At seven Ma.rlow hart the misfortune to get stumped, and two runs later Kanjitsinhji left. Fry was caught at slip, and Nawliam likewise in the long-field. I Fifty was reached in fifty-five minutes, Utt. 6 later Brann was easily stumped, and with 20 IU; d Mur- doch also fell a victim to Tyler, after batting an hour, and at lunclieo time seven wickets were down. SOMKRSET.-lf?InningS. r;.Pa)Mret!;tBntt. b HMtley. 91 Fowler, c Butt, b Tate 4 HIll, b T?te.?.?"" Boe. c Brann, b Hartiey '25 U.P?airet.cHuM.bPMris 14 Woods, c Tate, b Hartley 28 Dunlop, c Marlow, b Fry  1 ?. Hedley, nborrtut u Newton, c Butt, b Hartley 3 Tyler, c Butt, b Tate 135 i 1 Tytcr.cBut.t.bTa t e.. I!]! ?5  Extras. 5 T»tal 220 I Essex v. Surrey. I LKYTON, Friday.—A start was made at 1.25 on a soft I wicket, im? with six mus added McGaliev was dis- missed. Carpenter was bowlod at 91 for an excellent 56. At lunch time the score was 103 for four wickets. ESSEX.-lst IUlJiu5, Carpenter, b Lohniann ?6 Johustone.bLockwood. 2 F?ne. b Lockwood  10 McG.Hhey.c Brockweil, b Hay ward Gibson, not out. 188 Burns, not out Extras 5 Lxtms 4 Total 103 SURBEY.—1ST luninee. Abel, b Koobight 88 M. Read, b Owen.. 34 Haywa.rd, b Kortrigbt [ 20 N. Druee, b K.nrtn!;h' 1 Walter K.e?d. b K.ort.right.?'?? 5 Lohmann, b Kortright 0 Brockwetl'.bKf.rtrish'?'?.????" 9 Eitr??t. b Kort1i¡¡ht 0 Lock-ood, b Mead 22 Wood, not, ouz 25 Smith, b Mead 0 Extras. 5 Total 214 1st Innings SUSSBX. 2nd Iuniui" Marlow, st Newton, b Tyler 3 Fry, e Hill, b Nichols 7 not out. 2 Ranjitbiuhji, c L. Palairet, b Tyter 1. Murdoch, st Newton, b Tyler 32 Newham.cHiU.bTyter. 4 Br?nn.stNewton.bTyIer.. 9 !]" Parris, lbw, bTyler 0 0 BeM. not out, 18 b Ty!er o HMtley.cWnoda.bTyIer.. 7 Butt, b Nicholas 0 0 Tate, not out 0 !0 Extras 3 ExtrM .J??? Total 78 Total „ J2 [ Uaraifl v. Newport. The last match of the season between Cardiff and Newport will be played at the Cardiff Arms Park to- morrow, and arrangements have been made, owing to previous games having to be classed as drawn for wicket.. to be pitched at 11 30. The match is far and away the most, interesting to be played by Cardiff this year, and the proceeds will be given to tli • pro- fessionals, Lowe and Osborne. They have done their I duties so satisfactorily that it is to be hoped fine weather will prevail so that they may have a bumper benefit. From the appended list of players it will be seen that the sides are stroncrh' represented -.—Cardiff —J. H. Brain (capt.), W. U. Brain, W. W. F. PlIlIen, n, B. Sweet-Escott. T. M. Barlow, S. Sweet-E-scotc, Selwyn Biggs, K U. David, A. H. Tlhnn, J. G. Cbrk, and Lowe. Newport— L. H. Hornby (capt.), F. Rees W. T. Jeiikitis, G. F. Harding, P. C. Phillips, S. li! Wilson, J. C. P. Thompson, J. H. Curtis, Silverlock, Barclay, and another. I Cardiff and District League. I LEAGUE RESULTS TO AUG. 3rd (INCLUSIVE). Played. Won. Drn. Lost. Pt. Catliays 7 7 .1 0 0 14 Y.M.C.A 7 5 0 2 10 St. James 7 4 0 3 8 Bury. 7 3 1 3 7 Canton Wesleyans 8 2 1 5 5 Charles-street 3 2 1 5 5 Alpha 8 1 1 6 3 MATCHES FOR DECISION AUG. 10th. St. James' v. Y.Nl.c!.A., C.A. Pii,k. Lillpires Air Al. John, Charles-street Mr W. G. Bowden, Cathays. Catliays v. Charles-sireet, C. A l'ark. Umpires Mr A. Hayes, St. James Mr —— Y.M.C.A.