South Wales Echo

NEW LOCAL INDUSTRY. I Valuable Invention. A now invention, for which patent rights arc being secured, will to-day (Tuesday) be brought be- fore public notice in effective form—Messrs Tre- harne (of Bite-stro(,L, Cardiff), andWhitaker (of the enampllingworks)havinft so far advanced with negotiations that they are expected to return from London prepared to take steps for opening out the work of manufacture. The invention is a new telegraph insulator which differs from insulators oommonly employed in two impor- tant respect First, in being very much cheaper, and secondly in being practically indestructible. The insulators in common use are made of a kind of porcelain, and are therefore both fragile and dear, their renewal being a heavy source of expanse. The new patent supplies an insulator that is less costly to make, aud that cannob be broken or cracked. It ie. we learn contemplated to open up the manufacture of these upon premises to be rented on the East Moors and as everyone conversant with tele- graphic and telephonic requirements who has seen the uew insulator speaks well of it, there is every probability of a new industry of consider- able magnitude "being^ established at Cardiff, the demand for iusulators being great and rapidly increasing.

CARDIFF AND' DISTRICT CIIUYSANTHEMCM .SOCIETY (affiliated to the National Chrysanthemum Society).-The Ninth Annual how will be held on the 13th and lltli November. Liberal prizes. Specials, certificates, and challenge cup for amateurs.—For schedules, &c., apply to Secretary, 66, W'oodvillc-ro^.d, Cardiff. y 758e WATCHES, Clocks, and Jewellery repaired at the lowesi possible prices for first-class work. None but epxerienced workmen employed hy Henry Tajnsli 9-St Mary-ueet, Cardiff 62Ja

The Cambrian Miners' Association, I MABON, M.P., AND THE PERMANENT FUND. The monthly conference of delegates in con. nection with the Cambrian Association of Minors was held on Monday at the Windsor Castle Hotel, Ton, under the presidency of Mr James Evans, Tynewydd. The vice-chairman was Mr John Jones, Gelli House Coal, and the attend. ance included Mr W. Abraham, M.P. (Mabcn) and Mr W. Evaus, the agents. MIXES ACTS A5I2.VDME.Vr3. I Considerable discussion took place with refer- ence to proposed amendments in the Coal Mines' Act, and it was resolved :—" That this meeting recommends the various collieries in the associa- tion to send any well-considered amendment in the Mines Act tbafc they may have to Mr Lewis Miles, secretary of the Sliding Scale Committee, before the end of November, so that they may be considered at the forthcoming conference to be held just before the opening of Parliament. PROPOSED CHANGE Of PLACE OF MEETING. I The Navigation and Deep Duffryu Collieries, Mountain Ash, wrote suggesting that the following question be placed before all the collieries for the ensuing month for their con- sideration, and that the decision cf each colliery be given at the next monthly meeting The advisability of holding our monthly meetings at seine central place in Pontypridd, seeing that our district is composed very largely of collieries in the Merthyr and Aberdare valleys, and for the general advantage of extending our district and bringing it within a central position of the district as now constituted, but that the Execttive Committee meet, as now, at Ton."—Mr Evan Jones, of Mountain Ash, strongly supported the proposal, believing that the principal operations of the association in future would be at the lower end of the valleys, and that the removal of the monthly meeting to Pontypridd would result in flie acquisition of a large tiuniber of members. Other delegates supported the matter, and it was resolved that the proposal be accordingly placed before the collieries. PKKIIA.VENT FUND AUTHORITIES AND THEIB LIABILITIES. A WAHM DISCUSSION. I Mr WM. EVAS submitted a lengthy report of tile with reference to tho case of the late George Williams, a blacksmith, who had died as the result of injuries sustained at the Tynybedw Colliery somu two years ago. The claim of tho widow to support from tho Perma. Ilellb Fund authorities had been disputed on the ground that death was not due to accident but Archdeacon Griffiths, to whom the matter had br-en referred as arbitrator, had givon his award in favour of the widow and her child. Still, however, the Permanent Fund authorities declined to support the widow and her child, declaring it tc be their intention appeal against the finding of the arbitrator. (Shame.) Mr Evans explained that Mr Simoxs. who appealed before the arbitrator on behalf of the Permanent Fund, took a technical objection to the claim under Rule 37, which provided— That as soon as it is satisfactorily proved that a disabled member is able to work, the eecretaiy to the local agency ghitli stop his allowance from the society. Any disabled member wishing to try work must first send notice to the secretary of tho local agency of his intention to do so, when lie will be allowed four weeks'trial if unable to continue at work from the effects of his accident his allowance shall be continued after he ceases to work. If he com- mences work without giving notice of trial, ha shall have no further claim against the society in respect to that accident." The deceased not having given such notice of resuming work, Mr Simons contended that this rule was fatal to the widow's claim, bub it was clearly proved at the inquiry that no such notices were ever given and further, that the society, while providing forms for other pUrp0Sel!, had no forms for notices of that kind. The Archdeacon bad accordingly over- ruled Mr S'mons's objection, whereupon Mr Simons said ho would neither cross-examine the witness put forward nor call any witnesses himself. Satisfactory evidence was adduced to show that the man had died from the effects of the accident, and the Arbitrator had accordingly given his award in favour of the widow. Mr Evan Owen, J P., the secretary, had written, "However, I have not yet authorised our local secretary to pay the claim, as it is contemplated to appeal a,g,tingt the H ph Evans) declared he could not understand such an attitude on the part of the Permanent Fund authorities, for their own rules clearly stated that the award of the arbitrator in such casos should be final. In tho course of his experience lie hud never heard an appeal suggested bE-fore in any of these cases, and he regarded the present action of the Fujid authotittes as tantamount to a vote of censure on the Veil. A.chdeacou Gr Several of the delegates spoke in terms of strong condemnation of the action of the Per- manent Fund authorities, and declared it was high time the management of the concern was transferred to the workmen themselves. (Hear, hear.) In this matter they declared that associa- tion would back up tho Tynybedw Works Com- mittee in their efforts to secure justice for the widow. MABON, M.P.. said this was not the first time they had had transactions with the officials of the Permanent Relief Fund, nor was this the first case they had won, though ho feared they had lost more cases than they had won but this was absolutely the I lirsc time he had ever heard those officials suggesting that there was a court of appeal from the decisions of the arbitrators. He knew this, that whenever law had been talked of or threatened between members and the Fund, they had always been told that the arbitration clauses in the rules had b""n provided solely for the purpose of doing viatico to members without appealinc; to Iw. Those immediately concerned I with disputed cases had no voice in the selection of an arbitrator, for the society selected its own umpires at its annual meeting, and when a case arose the names of those arbitrators were put 111 a box and a draw made in the presence of both sides, and the next rule said that the decision of that arbitrator must be final. In this case arbitration was agreed to oil both sides, and the name of Archdeacon Griffiths wa-- "drawn," and the arbitrator found that the 37th rule, upon 'I which the Permanent Fund relied to defeat the claim of the widow, was a myth, for there was no machinery to carry !t out. The award was now given in favour r.f the widow, and in his (the hOIl. member's) opinion there waa no Court of Appeal; in Ins opinion Mr Evan Owan and the chairman of tho Fund Committee knew a11511 there was no Court of Appeal and probably they raised this matter now before the public in order to show their of the award of the arbitrator, and to induce, by that course, other arbitrators not to follow his example. Should the matter proceed further that association aided so long could not now with- draw its aid, and lliey must support the widow to tl'.o end. (Loud cheers.) He believed this that if the Fund officials were foolish enough to refuse paying the claim under the award the I beginning of the end of the career of the Permanent Fund in its present form would have been reached, and he (Mabon) did nob care how soon the end came. (fJond cheers.) Of course he was prepared to talis his pact in the management of the fund on behalf of the workmen whenever the management was placed, as it should be, in the hands of the workmen them- selves, lie had no fear of the threats made that the society would fall through- it was too valuable to fall through—if the employer-, withdrew their contribution of 25 per cent., for he believed that the institution could be well managed at much less cost than at present by tho workmen themselves. (Cheers.) One delegate counselled that legal proceedings be at once taken to enforce the payment of the claim, but Mabon pointed out that every pro- ceeding of that kind must be taken by the widow herself. Ultimately it was resolved that should the Board of Management proceed further with this case, this district will support the widow to the end."

GLOVE FIGHT IN LONDON. 1 At the National Sporting Club, Covenb Garden, on Monday evening, Benjamin Jordan, of Bfinondsey, and James Gongh, of Binning- ham, met ia a 20-round contest for n stake of £50 and a purse given by the club. The encounter proved rather brief, howcve", as Gough, after holding his own pretty well in the first round, was completely outfought in the two following ones, being knocked out by Jordan in the third. The latter thus gained an easy victory.

( F»«*T the battle of life, pat ths perfectian of I 1 4«o(J wfwle with Hartley Abbott s OWiaoaJ.

CARDIFF MUSICAL FESTIVAL. I About £ 1,000 Deficiency. I We understand the account in connection with 1 the recent Cardiff Musical Festival is now made up. and that there is a dl-ficiency of about 21,000, I

( The R^yal Commission upon Secondary Ednca. j tioo 1:f to issue itA fiual report on the 31st inst.

LOCAL AMUSEMENTS, Theatre Royal (Cardiff). Whatever may be the ultimate popular verdict upon dramas of th& class tc which "The Second Mrs Tanqueray belongs, there can be no doubt of their present acceptability With the public no) yet of the value of the lesson they convey if rightly followed and understood. They possess a curious contradictoriness that appeals to the imagination, whilo it puzzles the will. In this very play there is a constant demand for that quality of dramatic art which quite recently came in for severe condemnation at the hands of the critics in connection with a rather notable revival of the Shakespearian in London, viz., suppressed emotion. Cardiff play- goers have seen the work produced on several occasions, and are, therefore, in a position to estimate the relative value, historically con- sidered. ot the several presentations. It must be acknowledged tiial; the company of Mr F. G. Latham this week performing the piece at the Theatre lioyal, under the supervision of M, George Alexander, oiler it with artistic com" pleteness and distinct dramatic success. Yet that very quality of suppressed emotion is act so conspicuous III the impersonation of Miss Cecd Cromwell, who takes the parb of Paula Tanqueray as we have come to associate with the character. Miss Cromwell, without doing violence to any previous impressions of thft parti which we may have formed, pourbrays it in a style that is essentially her own. This serve.? but to dc-monstrato the originality of her reading of it. She gives more rein to the conflicting passions which are surging within the heart oL the woman who finds it impossible to retrieve hell past. She is oftener the timid and hesitating and almost hysterical woman than she ist the cold and cynical or the fierce and vindictive. But she is always graceful and im. pressive, without any surrender of womanli- ness or naturalness. Miss C. Mead as L Eileen gave a quiet and relined impersonation, while Mr Dawson Milward as Aubrey Tun- queray did not allow a slight tendency towards coldness to mar a part that wis carefully studied and conscientiously performed. Mr R. G. Leggs as Cay ey Drummle was in his tisual excellent form. Miss Marjorie Griffiths as Lady Orreyed and Mrs Kemmis as Mrs C.irtelyon are deserving of praise for the style in which they acted throughout. The staging was most creditable, whilo the scenery and general accessories were excellent. [BY OUr. LADT CORRESPONDENT,] The setting of the first, acs was excellent, thers being a very cosy homelike look about the room. The dinner table looked as if laid for a real meal, an effect not always obtained on the stage, Paula wears, on her entrance, an effective gown: of pink satin, the skirt falling in fashionable folds. Tlie bodice was draped with pink chiffon euibroidered with glittering sequins, a fringe ot which edged the short sieeves. A long chiffon scarvo hung from one shoulder, the ends reaching to the bottom of the skirt. The cloak she wore was a beautiful confection of shimmering brocadfc in a pale shade, lined with emerald green. The short capo was edged with a deep fringe of sequins. In the second act she wore a beautiful goivu of cream chene, with large green spots. A wide black satin ash hung in long ends in the front. Tho bodice was trimmed with black and gold beaded neb deep lace round tho neck was arranged in points and finished a very chic costume. Eileen looked the ingenue she is meant to represent in a simple grey gown with a full vest of white. Of course, properly one ought to pity Eileen and despise Pania, but, alas for human nature, one feels sympathy for Paula and congratulates oneself on not having to live with such a prig as Eileen. Mrs C,irtelyoii looked staid and matronly in black with vest of white accordion chiffon; her tuque was of j," with t wo sintrt bunches of pink stocks stand- ing up fit tho back. Lady Oi-reyed's evening gown in the third act was a splendid contrast to Mrs Tanqueray's quiet grey silk. Birdu's gown was a flame-coloured silk, cut very low, the bodice covered with deep cream lace. She carried a. handsome black ostrich fall. Paula's dress was of soft grey silk the bodice ill the same shade 0; velvet was crossed with wide bands of the silk edged with silvel, sequins the sleeves were com posed of largo puffs of silk on the shoulder, from which foU deep frills of seqnin-spangled net. The Grand Theatre (Cardiff). ihere are tew comic operas staged at the present time which afford more amusement oi fascinating relaxation, than that of The Old Guard," which was produced on Monday evenlD at the Grand Theatre. The piece, with its crisp and genuinely droll libretto, is of the most diverting character. whilo its bright and tuneful music give the greatest satisfaction and pleasure, The talented artistes whom Mr Horace Lingard had around him on Monday fully sustained the high reputation which the company has attained under so versatile an actor. Upon Mr Lingard, as Polydore Poupart, rests tho responsibility oi keeping the audience in a perpetual state o risibility, and his efforts on Monday were cleverly accompli shed and highly appreciated. It has always been a sad reflection on Cardiffians that they frequently fail to support in numbers the many productions of rnalmerit which visit the town; and no doubt Mr Lingard on Monday, feeling the chilly elfeot of empty seats, was responsible for one of those crisp impromptu remarks, at which lie is such an adept, when in the second act, looking titrough the book of marriage ceremonies, lit) s;%id, "Ah, what's this ? An eighteenpennj house." Miss Rita Presano made a charming Fraisette, and possesses a voice of considerable range and sweetness, her several songs being delightfully rendered. Mr George Ascot admir- ably sustained his part as the Marquis IVArtmare. ills dueb with Polydore, When wo were yruing," splendidly illustrated the old style of English gentleman, and was well received, Miss Oiive Marston in the rolo .,)1 "Follow" tho Drum was most successful her graceful exposition of the terpsichorean art being a performance which lJaB fleldom fallen to a Cardiff audience to witness. Her efforts elicited the most hearty applause, and an encore was demanded. The other artistes sustained their roles in an accomplished style, whilo tho chorus was exceedingly good. The performance from start to finish was as creditable a one as could well be wished for. To-tiigiib changt- in th6 programme is made and "Falka" will be staged. The Empire (Cardiff.) I When, a few years ago, Miss Minnie Cunning. ham Yisited Cardiff her pleasing voice, refined style, and cleverly-written and nuvel songs gamed popular aporoval. Miss Cunningham has visited South Wales several times since, and on each occasion has scored well-merited success. Fresh- ness and originality of topic and pleasing, it not strong, voice aro her characteristics. After her last visit, this talented young lady has jumped up the ladder of fame, and is now rarely oft tho bill; of the loading Motrop'i'itau halls. At both performances Irwt; «vening she received a warm welcome. The programme bristles with good things, and it is splendidly balanced. U.jj¡\t of the other items wero tho turn of Huuker and Narbis, comedians from the .Slates, typical of the best of American taleht in their line, and a screaming sketch entitled My S.eond lino- band," contributed by the Brown and Kell: combination. I The Empire (Newport). I Patrons of the Charles-street hall, ont) of the ¡ most snug variety theatres in the provinces, I recognise that this week they are in luck's way, for last night not a seat was soon after tho performance opened. Tho standard has been very high at this hall for months past., but this week's programme is exceptionally good, and such as is not often presented outside London. Tho "star" is Miss May Evans, a. comedienne of unusual ability, who created "The Shop Girl," and now sings The Sweetest Flower," which has a pretty refrain, and is one of the successes oi the day. Miss Evans attracted large audiences throughout her stay at Cardiff and Swansea. Oil I Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, the otherwise strong bill will be strengthened by the inclusion of the famous Walter Uelloniiii. The Empire (Swansea). A clever combination proved the artistes engaged by the enterprising proprietors of the successful Empire, which has been reared on the site of the old Pavilion, and last night's audiences taxed the resources of the management sorely, but were compensated by the all-round able dis- play. Walter Bellonini, in his great jugglery act, was loudly applauded, and tha intelligent way in which his troupe of dogs went through their tricks was generally appreciated. Bellonini goes toNewportafterWednesday evening. Among the other artistes were Newman and Downes, Yan. kee comedians Denno, magician Professor Vox, ventriloquist Clarke and Glenny, in a humorous sketch, "The Haunted House"; Miss Lola Pntey, serio-comic Pfit Carey, comedian ttn(I Mis Lizziu Howard, a cultured songstress, <J Sweethearts fame. The Panopticon (Cai,diff),G The Philharmonic exhibition and novelty l'abce in St. Mary-street was crowded on Mon- day night, and tlie audience was delighted with the entertainment provided by the I?,oyal Court Choir. Cardiff people have but followed the exampio set them 111 the largo Yorkshire towns, where halls accommodating 3,000 have been filled to excess during the stay of the 20 talented lady minstrels forming the combination. The pio. gramme submitted by the minstrels is of decidedly high merit, but a feature introduced during an interval has created practicaliy a furore in most of the big towns in the kingdom. This is an exhibition of the marvellously clever and sensational powers of clairvoyance possessed by M iss Emmie Koseile. Miss Hostile appears in the evening only, hut the choir gives a recital t ach afternoon. In thr cnrio gallery there are biggeit ciiildreii livitic, tiilt Count OrlofY, the oseiticd man."

,¡¡'.it T SINCE THE DAYS OF FATHER ADAM. 'Twas a large house standing back from the sullen sea. An artificial lawn sloped towards the rocky beach, ending abruptly in a steep, sharp stone terraca surrounded by a high stone coping. In two or three places rough stone steps led down to the beach, where the sea seemed always moaning. It was a November day, brisk and blood- stirring, and Norman Redwood felt it in his vigorous young frame as he came striding across the lawn, halting uncertainly at the stone coping. Shall I go down to the beach « Shall I try a cigar here and watch the grey sea out yonder in a picturesquely meditative atti- tude for the birds to admire < Who else eould be about V It was a little more sheltered down on the beach, and afcer vainly trying to light his cigar he decided on the descent, and ran lightly down the steps, threading his way briskly and alertly among the boulders that strewed the sand. Suddenly he stopped. Outlined against a huge boulder, half sat, half reclined—a woman Aha the inevitable sequence ex- claimed the bored reader, who ever craves "something new. But lias not the wisest man, who himself may be a fable, said, Theire is nothing new under the sun V From Adam's time downward—and per. haps before his time. who knows ?—man, with his companion woman, lias ever made up the sum of life, with its varied spice, trouble and pleasure. This afore-mentioned woman was clad in ft long loose cloak, a Rembrandt hat, lined with black velvet, pushed back from her white face. Her pyes were closed, and her attitude suggested weariness or despair. Perhaps she had fainted or was dead. Norman approached more swiftly. Tlie deep sand did not betray him, for he had quite time to discover that the woman was both alive and conscious by the rears slip- p:ng down her face from beneath her closed •yelftls. Madam, pray pardon me, but can I assist you ?" At sound of his clear voice the woman looked up, slowly and without interest, openly pressing her handkerchief to her face. "Thanks," she answered curtly, but I am neither lost, strayed, nor stolen. If you wish to know who I am—Ce'e^te Barry. of New Orleans. I have simply remained behind summer pleasure seekers a this Carolina sea resort." iloraiai! Redwood bowed courteously. I belong to the house above as." hand- ing her a card, to which I return only after the summer is over," She glanced at his card. then at him. Are you a misanthrope V By no means Only I love my seaside homo, best in late autumn and winter, i do not avoid the haunts of men, but I do not care to entertain summer friends." She rose and drew her dark cloak about her. I would it were possible for me to live on an island, far trom the maddiug crowd. Then you are a misanthrope or a pes- simist r I am—a woman. A woman who has seen much of life, and knows its joys and sorrows. Good evening." Turning, she walked siviÙly away. Clearly she was no coquette, neither was she a prude. Perhaps she was married perhaps she was a maid—or a widow. He shrugged his shoulders. The ways and motives of women, are they nut past finding out? Nevertheless lie tell into a speculative moou as he sauntered along, head downward, and hands thrust deep into his pockets. Why was she here ? Why did she seek t,,iete Why was she weeping when he came optn her < Who was she ? | Her dress, though dark and plain, was of rich material and artistic shape, with fashion's seal set upon it. Should he take the trouble to find out something definite about her—ho to whvm. all women ,Yer alike < Then he threw back his head, expanded Uio çQtjt. in4 set oft HHo a swinging con- stitutional." If Celeste Biu/ry did or did eat interest him he gave no outward token. Meanwhile she had gone swiftly aloug the beacfr; ërnÎtl&cred over rocks, meeting no one for halt a mile, when she came upon a carriage. It was the one hired by herself. The man had been waiting an hour. Seventy-two, Beakman-street," she commanded, entering the comfortable cab. Seventy-two, Beakman-street was a pleasant looking house, and a turbaned vralattress opened tJ¡ door. Law, Miss Lessie, how long you has been !one Where you been, chile 1 Haven't you froze ? I have been down by the sea, Peggy. A fire ill the house will be comfortable." she answered the old servant, who had been her nurse since her birth, and had been her mother's property. There's a lire in your room, one in dey parlor, and one in dey lib'ry. But, honey, I do wish you would go Souf." We are in the South here, foolish Pet!gy." Ves, but 'taint N:Or!eans," persisted the old woman, as she followed Celeste to her room and took off her hat and cloak. A dreary look came into the young lady's eyes. You mean it is not home. My God Shall I ever have a home ?" And she leaned her rounded chin on her breast in a dejected, hopeless way, sighing deeply. "Law, honey, ef you aint got houses a plenty, who has i" Houses ? Yes, and broad acres, but I mean a house which I can call home—a house with husband and children, like other women have—happy women Celeste was in the habit of speaking her thoughts aloud before this old woman, who. jf she did not always understand the young lady's varied whims and moods, was always ready with her sympathy. 44 Well, ef you ain't married, whose fault is it V she queried resentfully. My own Then Celeste laughed and rose, with a strange gleam in her brown eyes. "Peggy, we will start for New Orleans or the Sandwich Islands to-morrow. Which shall it be I need rio husband so long as you live to care of me, and if you are suffering with nostalgia, we will go to your home. Oh. my baby, I is glad and Peggy struck her hands together resonantly. "Tell them to carry my dinner to the dining—no, to the library. I will dine with the greatest minds to-day." Not understanding, but usfd to her mistress's erratic ways, as all her household W, Peggy carried the order to the culinary realms. It was one of Celeste's whims never to dine, when alone, in the same place for two consecutive meals, Peggy returned to her mistress. T will go back to the library at once. Jlo dinner toilet to-day, thank Heaven 1 But when we go back to New Orleans— my city house or country house is filled with empty-headed puppies and feather-brained coquettes—when good Mrs SJW&F sits at tlie table in satin, diamonds and yellow lpces-thtii, poor Peggy, you may assist Rose to array my matchless form in some of those new and wonderful toilets I have just had prepared in New York.'1 Laughing in an eldritch maimer, Celeste took her way to the library, still in her dark green walking attire. Have we said this woman was beautiful ? All the gifts of nature, wealth, and intellect were hers, but how much better it would kave been for her happiness had she been poor, lowly-born, and simple-hearted 1 At twenty-four she was older in heart than her guardian slave at fifty. She had exhausted all that we hold dear in life. She had lovecl--till lost She was satiated with wealth, learning. and flattery. She felt for r., the poor, she understood their need for money. She sympathised with the suffering because she had once suffered. But she was not an affectionate woman she was neither tender nor gentle. New Orleans fashionable society once more rejoiced because the gifted and beautiful heiress, Miss Celeste Barry, once •gain graced its circles." Her friends had pined tor her-so they declared-and some even asked where she had kept herself hidden for two months. "I have been on a desert island," she afbrmccl, with sombre eyes. Ob, it is so like you they chattered. 66 Now, what island was it 1" An island that has never been named, but which many have seen." Oh, you mysterious creature Do tell IN I., It is a ghastly place, piled high with tho bones of many skeletons." Oh, how horrible Do tell us And you stayed there two months Longer than two months. Where is this horrible place In the human heart. They shrank away from her laughter and her Saining eyes. "I do believe—yes 1" And they slyly put lingers to empty heads. Bus unless we are all fools, as Carlyle affirms the majority of us are, Celeste's brain was firmer and sounder than that of any of her questioners. So she is not married, and is no longer a m.yth." Thus mused Norman Redwood, as he sat at breakfast in his hotel with a paper—a New Orleans daily—open before him. Miss Celeste Barry, heiress.' It is very plain." Now what had brought Norman Red- wood to New Orleans this particular December, when he was wont to spend all his Decembers in the Carolina house by the sea] Was it chance or premeditation rf He would have gravely assured you ic was a matter of business only. I affirm it was old Father Adam. Since the day he saw her on the beach he had not forgotten Celeste Barry. He had made many inquiries, but when he at last found the house that Celeste had occupied II during the summer, leaving it in September ostensibly for New Orleans, but realiy going to the mountains, returning to her summer home after all her triends had taken their I flight further Southward—after he at last found this house the inmate had really left it. Then this call of urgens business took him to New Orleans. I It is not a difficult matter for a man to enter fashionable society in any city, how. I ever stonily the goddesses may view the I approach and listen to the knocks of a mere woman. Note the peculiarities of woman- kind, and no longer wonder that the ancients portrayed the fates and furies as women. Norman Redwood soon found himself successfully swimming on the topmost wave of New Orleans society, to which Miss Celeste Barry, heiress, belonged. j' How different her appearance now from what it was at the time when he saw her weeping inertly on the rocks near his own home: It was an opera night, and a friend took him to her box to introduce him. She was clad in violet velvet, with filmy, foamy lacc over her bosom and down the skirt, while diamonds gleamed in her hair and on her dress- She was not the kind of woman co affect simple white and pearls. Norman was not intoxicated, however. He had tx*avelled much and seen the most ( beautiful women of all climes. Therefore as he talked to her he criticised her mentally. Physically, there was no flaw discernible. Her manners were perfect. Her wit was indisputable. When he was included in an invitation to her country house for Christmas, he accepted, with the distinct purpose in his mind of studying her. He had decided that her character was sufficiently interesting to make it worth while for him to dissect it. He had been her guest a week when either accident or design—certainly not on her vut-found them together in the library for the half hour before dinner, He had entered the room and discovered her sitting in a garnet velvet chair drawn before a real fire of logs. She looked languidly up at his entrance. Come to the live," she said. Why are you here alone 1" he asked, leaning one elbow on the mantelpiece, and critically surveying her. It is one of my whims not to encounter my dinner guests until the last moment, so when I tind myself dressed before the hour I either remain in my room or come here." He made a mental note of the last state- ment. Your dress is beautiful and becoming," he assured her. I Thanks. The design is my own. My poor father believed in developing every faculty. If I were to lose my riches I still should not be poor, for I have been trained to do many things. Yes inquiringly, his eyes taking in slowly the details of her exquisite toilet and perlect, figure. The di •ess was of old gold satin, with I voluminous skirt and puffed sleeves, with-- nothing to mar its glittering expanse except k black lace scarf over fcflfc snowy neck and a Marechal Nicl rose in her burnished hair. liYes," she repeated, unconscious or careless of his long survey. "My fathe believed in training a woman's hands and heart, as well as her brains and body. For I this reason—and another—I have studied cookery, music, painting, dressmaking, and I singing, till, if I were thrown on my own resources, I could gain a livelihood by any I one of them." II Few people, looking at your hands, would believe you." I She did not, as a coquettish woman would have done, glance down at the perfect hands folded loosely over the black feather fan I lying outspread on her lap. ¡ "X evertbeless it is true," she said quietly. I I think I know you sufficiently well to say I shall not startle you if I ask you to become my wife." She lifted her eyes and scrutinised his passive face. Why should you ask that question 1 In mockery "God forbid! In sober earnest truth. Listen. Ten years ago I was a poor barris- ter. I loved a girl with all the ardour of an impassioned soul. She said she loved me. I believed her. A man 50 years of age— I was 25—came, saw her, and asked her to marry him. He was immensely rich. She accepted him. For awhile I was mad I committed every extravagance, every weak- ness, of which man can be guilty. Two uncles died and left me vast wealth. I have travelled and seen all the world could show. In November I went to my lonely seaside home, where I go when I want to be a her- mit. I saw you on the rocks. I did not forget you. We are people, you and I. who do not have to mset daily for years before we know each other." He paused. She spoke. "There is in every human heart a sanctuary that no one can enter, no matter how tender, sympathetic, and appreciative that one may ùe. Once Ibelived we could understand another without speech. I lost that faith more than six years ago." She was leaning back in her chair, with closed eyes. He believed that they were filled with tears. He was not mistaken. "You have told me your story. Hear mine. Six years ago, I, a girl of 18, made my debut in society—that hollow sham of civilisation. I was young, beautiful, and rich. I had many suitors. I chose one. He was my heart's lord and master. Just before the wedding-day my father discovered that helwas a married ad- venturar. My friend," openingher eyes and letting the tears fall quietly over her face (there was no powder to make ridiculous furrows). 411 have never—shall never— recover from that blow. With my love for him went lYty youth, hope, joy, and' faiths My gaiety now is a mask—my cheertulnes. I is assumed—my wit born of the bitterness of spirit. You, a man, would have for a wife a tender, clinging, confiding creature, whom you would make a toy of one moment aud a jealous fool of another." Her voice hardened. He shifted his pos- ture, but did not come nearer. On the contrary, I believe you utterly devoid of whims, fancies, or sentimentality. In you it seems that rny ideal woman crys- tallizes. You are not given to moods or unreason. So I ask again, will you think of mv proposition ? Give me an answer a year hence, if it suits you." She rose. For neither of us is there happiness- happiness i3 a chimera, and only struggled for by fools—but, physically and mentally, I believe that you and I have received our highest development. I ask for only three months' consideration. In the meantime I wish to see as much of you as possible. Let us go to dinner." lie gave her his arm and they left the library, When the three months had passed she said— If you still desire it, I am willing to go through the ceremony that the world re- quires when a man selects a woman he wishes to call wife.' He wished it. The three months of proba- tion had not been spent in vain.

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YANKEE YARNS. She Called Him a Donkey. I-aw-observe there is a fine collection of p!awnt3 here," said Dudely Canesucker, at the New York Flower Show, to Miss Boudclipper. Yes, they are very tine," observed Miss Daisy Bondclipper. I'm very fond of plawnts, myself, doneher know. Do yc", know the name of my favourite plawnfe I think I can name it. lt'3 the thistle, 1!¡n'ó ur Ths Fiawer Language, a$ Mrs Murray Hiii There was a time when you called ire » daisy, a sweeS violet, and a lily of tle villev. Mr Murray Hill Yes, that was before you began jawing ma every night. Now, the only flower I wnh you were is a I o'clock. That shuts up some time. Alwavs Po!ile. r' The coolest man I ever saw, said a veteran I fireman, I met at a fire in a dwelling-house. We found lhir. in an upstairs front room dressing up to go out. The fire by this time was rushing up through he hcuss at a great rate. Hallo, there we hollered to him when we looked 10 the door, the house is atira Would it d:sturb you :f I should remain while you are putting :t f ut 1:l! said, lifting the comb from his hair and looking- around at us. H", had on a low waistcoat and his dress coat I lay across a chair. Seeing us starir.g at him, he pushed his comb into his hair asrain ld went on combing. But, r.3 a matter of facf. he WHS about ready. He put down the comb, put ou his coat aud bat, and ¡ picked up his overcoat. I Now, I'm ready, gentlemsn." he said. We started, liuc the stairway bad now been closed by tire. We turned to the windows. The men had got a ladder up on the front of the house. Now then," we said to bim, when we came to the window. After you, gentlemen," he said, standing back. And I assure you we had to go down the ladder firsS and let ban come last. A Stricken Journalist. I A recent issue of the T:.cas Trombone contains a touching tribute to til.i memory uf Mrs Sp:nner, the talented wife of the editor. Ht? says fe«l- ing'y Tons my wife died. more will those loving hands pull off my boot-s and wart uiy back hair as only a true wife c>n. Nor will those willing fees replenish the coal shed or water pail. No more will she arise amid the tempestuous stfjrm of winter and hie away to the fire without disturbing the slumbers of ths man who doted on her so artlessly. 11-r memory is embalmed in my heart of hearts. I wanted to embalm her body, but I found that I could embalm her memory cheaper. I piccur-'d of Eli Midget, a neighbour of mine, a very pretty gravestone. His wife was consumptive, :tnd iie kf-pt it on hand for several years in anticipation of her death bat. she rallied last) spring, and his li<ipes were blasted. Never shall I forget tho poor man's grief when I asked him to part with it. Take it, Spinner, and may you never know what it is to have your soul a:-appointed as mine has been and lie burst into a flood of tears. His J spirit .vas indee 1 utterly broken. I had tho following epitaph enjraved upon the tombstone To she memory of Tabithn, wife of Moses Spinner. Esq., gentlemanly editor of tho 'one. Terms three dollars a year ill advance. A kind mother and an examplary wife. Office over Coleman's grocery, up two flights of stairs. Knock hard. We shall miss thee. Job printing solicited.' Thus did my lacerated spirit cry out in agony, even as a Rachel weeping for her children. But oue ray of light penetrated the despair of my soul. The undertaker took his pay in job print- ing, and the sexton owed me a little account I should not have gotten any other way. Why should we pino at the mysterious ways üi Providence and vicinity ? (Not a conundrum.)"

Turkish Atrocities. 1" HORRIBLE STORY FROM BtdBUHT. i,riiiciit,ins Tortured and Burnt, CoN3TA?<TINon.It, Sunday.—Private advices re- ¡ ceived here report a terrible massacro near Baiburt, on the road between Kuzeroum arid Tre. bizond. About five hundred Mussulman lazes, armed witll Murtini-Henry titles and supported by the Turkish inhabitants, are stated to have attacked without provocation the Armenian in- habitants of several villages in the district. They set fire to the Armenian homes, schools, and cat- -aAd the vf sJfeediVJind the people cu seeking to escape from the flimes were tired upon by the Turks. 10 is furtHetf attend that a. ntiiubar oi young men and women were burnt alive at stakes, aud that many women were outraged and horribly mutilated. After desecrating tho churches the Mussulman mob pillaged the villages, carrying away cattle and other property. Tile number cf Armenians killed is stated to exceed 150. At tho commence- iiient of the attack the villages applied foi pro- tection to the Governor of Baiburt. The1 latter, in response to the request, only sent three gen- darmes, who did not arrive until the pillaging was over. The names of the ringleaders are known to the authorities. The news of the mas- sacre has produced a painful impiession in diplo- matic circles, where it is regarded as affording fresh evidence of the necessity for prompt action on the part of the Powers to prevent further out- rage by the exemplary punishment of the guilty parties.—Renter. TURKISH VERSION OF THE AFFAIR. I Official telegrams from the Governor and Military Commandant of Baiburt announce that ten shots were fired from the Armenian quarter upon the Mussulmans, several of whom fell mortally wounded. The Mussulmans then ciosed their shops and took up arms to defend themselves. A confliot ensued, in the course of which there were killed and wounded on both sides. Tha local authorities imme- diately sent detachments of the police gemlaimas and troops to restore order, and they succeeded in calming the agitation. It is also officially announced that disturbances have broken out at Marnsh and Z-,il.)ui, where the Armenians D:1oVö attacked the Mussulman in- habitants without ¡¡ry provocation on tho part of the latter. An official despatch, transmitted by the commander of the Fourth Acnn- Corps, announces that Major Berkir Etfendi, attached to the 38th Regiment of Hamidie Cavalry, was burned alive on the 4th iasfc. in the Church of I Diadin, opposite which the charred remains of his body we,-e found on the following day. An inquiry has been opened to discover the authors I of the otitr,-Pcutc)-. REFORM SCHEME A bHAM, I In an interview on Monday with the Rev. Professor Thormanian. the Anuaniau Christian exile, who was condemned to death by Mahommedan Turks, and rescued by the intervention of the British Government, a Press Association reporter learnt that, in the Professor's opinion, the reform scheme was a perfectly empty one. The scheme admitted scme Christians into the administration of the country, bus permitted Turks appointing men who were only Christian in name, and who will do as they are told. The only thing which would have met the require- J ments of the case would have been for the Great I Powers to exercise direct control of the Turkish I administration in Armenia.

I THROUGH TOO MUCH HURRY. I Thr. M Killed. t CANNES, Monday.—A fata! accident occnrred at 5 o'clock yesterday evening while a steam launch belonging to the Fienah ironclad Devasta. tion was being hoisted on board. The men engaged in the operation tried to carry it out too I quickly and the tackle broke, the launch falling back into the water, and dragging with it one of the men, whose body has not been recovered. A second sailor was crushed to death, and a third was so severely injured that he died during the I night.Reuter.

I SAD END OF A NOTABLE SINGER I | An inquest was held on Monday afternoon at Leigh, Lancashire, on the body of Amy Russell (30), of Gamble-street, Leigh, who died on Satur- day at the Leigh Workhouse Hospital from the effects of falling dnwnstair-. It was stated that the deceased, whose professional name was Mdlle. Ronayne, was formerly a singer in the Carl Rosa Opera Company, was a "star "at the Oxford Music Hall, London, and other towns, and had also sung at concerts with Madame Patti. Latterly she bad snng in Leigh public. houses. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.

I FATAL PUGILISM- I I A Waterford telegram reports a fatal resu:t to a pugilistic encounter between James Toomey and Francis Collins, of Waterford, the encounter being held on the outskirts of the city. Toomey I sustained such injuries that he died. Collins was formally charged before the magistrates on Monday evening with manslaughter and re- mauded pending the inqueat.

FACTS AND FANCIES. Men of the birae-watchmakers, The ability of the gas company to make both ends meet depends on the meter. An able seaman can do wonderful things with a rope—that is if it's properly taut. It is because salvation's free that the Salvation Army are so free in their manners. This is no laughing matter," said the author as the editor handed him back his jokes; Dress like a tramp and your friends will over. look you, but a policeman will look you over. Japan is a great country for poor people. The most expensive form of cremation only costa seven dollars. It is curious how a woman who screams at a mouse is not starled by a millinery bill tbab makes a man tremble. Bravery is making up your mind when you have a trouble that you have no right to make every one else uubappy too. When you see a banana peel resting on the side- walk and a fat man unconsciously approaching ;It, the indications point to an early fall. Why is it that a chief of a city fire department must always ride in the frailesb buggy aud invariably drive to the fire at a breakneck speed 1 Women do not suffer R3 much as they used to in olden times from contraction of the chest. Just look at the size of the Saratoga trunks. Roma in the days of her pride and power had a circus that would accommodate 159,000 people. With such a multitude if a boy crawled under the canvas it wasn't noticed. "Good people are always happy," remarked Parson Downycouch to Gus De Smith. But suppose a good man steps on a banana peel ?" Possibly what makes it more annoying and painful P, whatever be does for man, the wasp presents his bill before beginning work. HF K.FNV.-Detler in bric. a bra.c-. Have you had any experi"nce in my business ?—Applicant for situation Years of it. sir.—Dealer: What do you do when you break a valuable piece of china? —Applicant Well—ar—I usually put it together again and place. it where some customer will knock it cvtr.-DFialer You'll do. A rTSE.It was the C'lston of the Deans of Windsor, prior to Dean Wellesley, to invite the lay clerks once or twice a year to a dinner. On one of these occasions the Dean said to Mr Salmon. What do you think of my celery or, as ho pronounced it, "salary." very giiod indeed, Mr Dean." Ah," said the Dsan, I raise it myself!" "\V ell, I wish you'd raise mine, Mr Dal1." retorted Salmon. MORS OWER-GOODNESS.—A learned professor was iu Edinburgh one wet Sunday, and, desiring to go to church, he hired a cab. On reaching the church door he tendered a sbilhng-tha legal fare -to cabby, and was somewhat surprised to hear the cabmau say, Twa shullin's, sir." The professor, fixing his eagle eye upon the extor- tioner, demanded why he charged 2, whereon the cabman drily answered, "We wish to dis- course travailing on the Sawbuth as much as possible, sir." BOUNDERS—These bounders are getting past all bearing, says Vanity Fair, as witness this fact. It was at tiaudgate the other evening that a fine specimen of the bounder sat in a first-class compartment of the London express as an elderly gentleman, who looked like a colonel, approached the door. A handsome lady saw him off. No sooner bad the train started than the bounder assayed conversation after his kind. He said, Nice woman that seeing you (Iff, sir That woman, sir, as you call her, 13 my wife said the colonel between his teeth. "Really." came the unabashed rezipoiise-" really Congratulate you, sir. Wish she was mine, sir I"

Sensational Murder Trial A MARQUIS CHARGED. An Extraordinary Story. BOURGBS, Monday.—What is expected to prove one of tha most sensational murder trialq of tho century bean in the assize court of Cht-r here to-day. The prisoner is-the Marquis da Nayves, and he is charged with the murdei of the illegitimate son of his wife by throwing him from the cliffs between Castellamare, and Sorrento, in Italy. The crime is alleged to have been committed so long fogO as November, 1885, but, though eus- picions of foul play had been aroused by circumstances in which tho victim's body was found, no steps were token by the authorities till last yeaft when, in consequence of information lodged by bis wife, the Marquis was arrested as he was stepping out of a raiiway carriage, accompanied by one of his sons. It was the charge of cruelty to this and another son lodged against the Marquis which precipitated the incriminating statement of the Marquise, who had suspected her husband almost sinco the date ot the tragic occurrence, but had been prevailed upon tu keep silence out of considera- tion for family honour. A police and magisterial investigation extending over 15 months resulted in the compilation of a formidable indictment. The youth refused to enter the priesthood, and showed signs of wishing to clear up the mystery of his birth, so the Marquis, it is alleged, murdered him, partly to rid himself of the incum- brance and partly to secure 60,000 francs coming to the YOtlbh at his nitiority.-R,-uter.

Notable Divorce Case. t) DUC D'ORLEANS A CO-RESPONDENT, In tha Divorce Division on Monday afternoon —before Justice Barnes—application was made in the case of Woolston v. Woolston, the Due D'Orleans, and Poters, Mr Cohen, on behalf of petitioner, okcd for an order for substituted service on the respondent. The co-respondents, he said, were Capt. Peters and the Due D'Orleans, and they h:'(1 already been served with the pro- ceedings. Every effort had been made to serve the respondent, but withont avail. He had an affidavit made by the solicitor to this effect. III the affidavit the solicitor stated that he was informed that the respondent; had been living under the protection of thr, Due D'Orleans that she bad been seen in a house-boat on the Thames, and, further, that she had sinco shared his suite of rooms at the Savoy Hotel.-Tlie Judge ad- journed the application for a further affidavit to be filed by the husband.

CHILD'S OFFENCESAT MERTHYR I Bsginning Life Badly. 0 Jessio Graham, a little child of 11 yeari, was on Monday ciiai-ged -before Mr T. H. Bailey, Mr Thomas Jenkins, and Mr W. Morgan—at the Merthyr Police Court, with stealing ago!d;watch, worth BiO. bE-tonging to Miss Florence D;trke Brunswick Hotel, on the 19th inst., and also with stealing two brooches, a ring and a earring, belonging to Charles Hill, Belle Vue Hotel, Merthyr, on the 24th inst. Her mother, Margaret Jane Beddoe, was charged with receiving the gold watch. I The child on Thursday crept into the Belle Vue Hotel, and was caught by the servant, Esther Morgan, upstairs with the brooches in her posses- sion. The child said she had intended to go into the Echo shop hard by, but had lost her way. P.C. Lamb, upon going to her mother's house fotinS tfie gold watch in a box downstairs. he mother, who now seemed very callous in regard to the child, told the officer the child represented she had pioked the watch up, and she (tils mother) was expecting to hear of a reward being offered. The mother was discharged. Superintendent Thorney said the child had been accused previously of stealing a sovereign, but the parties refused to prosecute on the mother promising to pay, which she had not done. The mother allowed the child to go about anyhow and at all hours of the night. The mother was given to drink and was married to an elderly man. The magistrates remanded the ohild until Mon- day, to see what could be done. Addressing the mother. Mr Bailey said they thought she was responsible for the state the child was in.

INGENIOUS FRAUD ON THE REVENUE. Evans Charles Ashford, chemist, Northampton, was on Monday charged at the Northampton Police Court with an offence under the Stamp Management Act. Evidence was given that defendant senbontpackage9 of Simcoe'a tongue powder and other medicines with half instead of whole stamps on them the stamps being partially covered with trade labels, the mutilation was not easily noticed. When seen by a detective from Somerset House defendant said he had had to pay more income tax than he oaghb, and he thought he would get some ot the money back this way. He was committed to the assizes, bail being allowed.

Rav. J. T. Hobks Lectures at Station-street > Chapal, Newport, XkMKUf, All noats Ui.

iaffairs of Sir W. Davies. I Expected Application for Another Receiving Order. It has just transpired that Messrs Daviea, George, and Davies, solicitors, Haverfordwest, whc are endeavouring to privately wind up their estate, aud so secure as large a dividend as possible for those to whom they are indebted, are to be again harassed by an attempt on the part of a Pembrokeshire creditor to compel t li e r. to have recourse to the Bankruptcy Court fcr a final settlement of their affairs. A well-known Carmarthenshire solicitor is at present engaged in preparing the documents necessary for the lodging of a petition, and with this object a vi-sit rvas paid to Haverfordwest by his representative on Monday, The lady who is to become the petitioning creditor is a Mrs Allen, whose claim exceeds £ 500. According to existing arrangements, it is intended to go through the formal legal process at the offices of the Pembroke Dock Registrar to-day (Tuesday), and to serve the notices immediately on the Spring Gardens firm. There is great confidence in certain quarters that the case is a. strong one, and that, at the expiration of the allotted eight days, Mr Registrar Owen, who recently dismissed the application by Mrs Myers, of Hazeibeach, will again be occupied for very many hours in taking the evidence connected with Mrs Allen's alleged debt. Oi course there is a possibility—although it may be somewhat remote—of hindering the matter from going as far as the chambers of the court, especially when it is taken into considera- tion that the trustees who were appointed to seb about the realisation of the various properties without delay may before very long have an extremely gratifying report to submit to the creditors, the vast majority of whom have the most implicit reliance in the gentlemen that frequently confer together respecting their most unenviable task—a task,>it should be well borne in mind, which is undertaken without <> desire or hope of fee or reward. That they have much complicated work to do is evident, and that there must be long intervals of tim3 connected with the receipt and despatch of budgets of both home and foreign correspondence is a fact which must not be overlooked. As the matter appears likely to be shortly re- opened, it may not be uninteresting or unprofitable if the firm's legal liability be concisely set forth, so that some idea of the complexity of the investigation may be formed. The 350 uiisecued creditors claim in the aggregate the sum of £ 68, ^33 7 10J, from which has to be deducted -1931 17.,i 101 due to Me W. D. George in his own right. This amount cannot be proved against the partnership estate, and so £ 67,406 10.; is left to rank for a dividend. The fully-secured creditors amount to £32,231 9s 10d, This is connected with various deeds and trusts held by the London and Provincial Bank at Haverfordwest. The other secured creditors are Lady Vivian, £ 6,000; Mr \V. D. George, trustee of Mrs C. M. Watts F,3,100 and Messrs Walters and Good, £ 3.390. That makes £ 12,400. Mortgages are held on Crumdale, Prendergast, and Wilson's properties, which have been estimated at £ 12,400 and Mr George Howell, of Spitta!, who is set down fc £700, holds a mortgage on Haylett and Merlin's Bridge Field. An item referring to other liabilities ( £ 2,889) will not, it is thought, rank against tho estate, because mosb of the money had either been paid off or arranged for. The assets are as follows :—Book debts, including mort. gages, &c., have been estimated to pro- duce £ 6,750; sundry rents and tithes due, £2,080 9s 8:1, estimated to produce £ 1.730 ca-ii in hand, £ 89 6s 5J cash at bankers, L55 3* 3d household furniture and other effects at Spring Gardens, Haverfordwest, including plate and pictures, £ 2,500 at Broad Haven and Scoveston, £ 500, making a total of 23,000. The property shows Sir W111. Davies's interest in the settled deed under the will of the late Win. Rees to be £ 18,531. This sum is arrived at as follows Scoveston, 911,500: Thorntor, £ 22,200; L'iweston, Snipe'sBay,aud Gorey, £ 3,900; H:U:Hc1, £3,300: fieldsat Portfield, C2,200, making £ 42,900, to which lias to be added the following property :—Black- bushes and woods, Rook Hills and Barn-streer, five houses in City-road-terrace, Spnng-?ardens, including Lower Spring-gardens Tower Hill House, W iliiamstown Broomsgrove, Broadway, Hughes's Holding, Hooks and Creampot*, Barvels and dwelling-houses, Broad Haven houses and fields, Little Haven property, Iloeli's Land, St. Ishmnel's and Marlocs, Guadalope, three cot- tages and gardens at Hndre Rdid, Ivy Bush, Fowl Bridge, Walton Farm, aud Spring Gardens Brewery. The above lot is estimated at 0?2,500, which, added to the £ 42,900, makes £ 65,400 less mortgage created m the lifetime of Mr Win, Rees, £ 20,000 Lady Davies's life interest, 95,500; Colin Rees Davies's interest under the will, £3,750; to remaining five sons of Sir \Vm. Davies, in part of their interest under will, E6,000, making £ 35,750, which, deducted from the 955,400, leaves £ 29,650, which is settled thus :—To the five sons, m lieu of the! tesb ot thdr interest under the will, being the three-eighths of the balance, 119 to Si/Wm. Davies, in lien of his interest under the will, being five-eighths of the balance, £18,531. Of this sum property to the estimated sum of £ 10,735 has been sold or mortgaged, leaving 27,796 for the benefit, of the creditors. There are also 363 Transatlantic Steam Coal Company (Limited) Shares, £100 each, fully-paid. The 363 shares yield a dividend of 2 per cent., and taking them at £ 40 each, it is believed they would yleid the purchaser 5 per oent. They are secured by a dead rent merging into royalty. The difficulty, however, of putting any estimate on these shares is due to tho fact. tIp t they are not quoted in the market, as Sir William Davies holds about two-thirds of the entire capital of the company in question. There is other property, consist- ing of Trefinnent, Miiford-road leasehold's, Llan- durog, field called Scarrow Scant, Milford property as mortgagees in possession, 172, Canburv Tark-road, Kingston, Rosebush and Fishguard Railway (one share), Have-foidwest; Coffee Tavern (25 shares), Cambrian Newspaper Company, Limited (25 shares). Carditrail Mercan- tile Company, Limited (10 shares), Free- man Newspaper, Fox Hill Colliery (moiety cf royalty), and six International Coal Company's shares, tho whole of which is estimated at £ 970 10-. making the estimated less preferential claims £ 321 7s 6d, leaving the assets from pro- perty fit JE8776 10=, ami making a tot;>l of (fio assets of £ 20,390 19s 81, and net aOB at £20,069 12* 2-.1, to which has to be added the separate estate of Mr W. D. George, and (he separate estate of Mr Colin Ree* Davies £ 3,750, making a total of the assets of L23,319 12s 2d.

SOEtïfË!'l\rTHE LLANI)ILO. I POLICE COURT. During the hearing of an assault case at Llaudilo on Saturday~hefore Messis J. L. Thomas and L. N. powell-ono of the defendants was being examined as1 a^ witness for another defendant by Mr T. G. Williams, who remarked, "You did It in sudf-deftmcp." Whereupon the clerk (Mr L. Bishop) said. Oh, Mr Williams This aroused Mr Willi»m-S ire, who said he did not see why the clerk should interfere in the case as he did. He ha.d no bUi!lne8 to make any utterance then whatever. Ihe Clerk said he had a right to interfere, and was there to advise the Bench.—Mr T. G. Williams said he wanted impartiality. The clerk was not impartial, and ther9 was a reason why could^ not be so m that case.—This was a remark the B pc'u deprecated, and the clerk challenged Mr »V illiairis to give the I reason. "Out with it bke a man," he.—Mr Williams then gave as the reason that Evai>3, the complainant in the case, had been for many years a client of the clerk's.— *L Olerk declared that Evans had not been in his office for years. It was most uncalled for.-MrJ- L- -Thomas characterised the remark as most ungentlemanly, and said that Mr Williams ought to apologise to the clerk.- The reply from Mr Williams was that if the magistrates did their duty the clerk's interference ought to be put down.

THE EARL OF DUNRAVEN'S TESTIMONIAL. Meeting If the txeculive Oommittaa, I A meeting of the Earl of Dunraven Presenta- tion Executive Committee was held at the Town Hall. Cardiff, on Monday evening, under the presidency of the mayor (Alderman P. W. Carey). There were also present Col. Guthrie, Mr Allan, I Captain Murrell, Mr Hacquoil, Mr T. W. Wailes (treasurer), and Councillor W. J. Trounce I (secretary). The objocfe of the meeting was to select designs and accept tenders for a model silver yacht. The tender of Mr Maton, Queen-street, was accepted. It is stated that the yacht itself would be a perfect model and of the finest possible workman- ship. It was also announced that the Earl of Vnnraveo held himself open until the 26th of November, and it is probable that the banquet and presentation will take place on that day. It was resolved that an illuminated address be put in hand at onee.—Tho hon. secretary announced that before the circulars appealing for public subscriptions had been issued the sum of L-75 17.9 had be, n given.-The committee would be pleased to receive subscriptions from the working classes. It was decided to fix the charges to the banquet as fullOws-gentlerrit-ii, 10i 61 ladies, 7s 63.

I Brutal Assault. r Biting a Rhondda Tram Inspector.! At the Ystrad Police Court on Alouday- before Mr Ignatius Williams, Dr. James, and Mr E. H. Divles-Stiniiel Light, collier, residing at Hafod, was charged with wounding Walter May, inspector, employed under the Porth and Pontypridd Tramway Company, on Saturday night last. It appeared from the prosecutor's evidence that he saw near the Britannia Hotel the defendant brutally beating a drunken man who was held up by two men who were also under the influence of drink. Prosecutor, on interfering, was struck by the defendant on the mouth three hard blows in quick succession. They then scuffled and fell to the ground. The defendant afoewards sprang at the prosecutor. and seizing him by the collar struck him several additional blows, and they both again fell to the ground. While they were struggling on the ground the defendant, seized the prosecutor's cheek with his teeth, biting is through, the wound bleeding profusely. P.C. Gwilym, Porth. stated that the defendant admitted whilst in custody that he had struck the prosecutor, and remarked that be would have killed him had he (witness) not come to his rescue. There was blood on the defendant's face. The defendant) was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour. Ou hearing the sentence, prisoner observed, It is very hard," the Bench rejoin- ing, It should have been doubled."

DISTURBED CHINA. I Serious Outlook. HONG KONG, Monday.—It is reported that an extensive anti-foreign outbreak may be looked for at Canton. Four hundred fighting natives have been enlisted at Hong Kong by the Viceroy, it is presumed, and have left for Canton. -Reuter. Renter's Agency having made inquiries in well luformed Chinese circles with reference to the above telegram, learns that tho interpretation to be placed on the action of the Viceroy of Canton is probably that the braves are enlisted for the purpose of putting down the disorders. Only lately the Government of Hankan, when confronted with threats of a rising, enrolled 500 braves, mostly Hunan men, to protect the Yamens and the city, which the mutinous soldiery, who objected to being dis- banded, threatened to destroy. The Canton district has never been so anti-foreign as the Yangtse Valley. This would be accounted for by its neighbourhood to Hong Kong. In the recent disturbances at Fatshan, a suburb of Canton, the Chinese officials showed a decidedly friendly feeling, and helped to restore order, as well as to pay fur damage done. At the same time advices up to September 24th state that although matters were then quiet, everyone was on the alert for an uprising at any moment. Nothing is known of tho present Viceroy of Canton, who was appointed to the post at the end of the late war, nor of his attitude towards foreigners. His predecessor, who was removed to Hankow, was a man of strong anti-foreign views. The affair at Hankow alluded to above occurred towards the middle of September, and news of it has only just reached London. The troops at Wuchang greatly resented the Imperial decree ordering that they should be disbanded. On Thursday, September 12th, they threatened to attack the Yamens and destroy them, and then to attack the foreign buildings, both dwelling-houses ar.d chapels. The latter were to be an object of assault in order that the high officials might be embroiled with foreign Governments. At the same time no foreigners were to be killed. Pre- cautions were taken, and a number of the foreign residents crossed over from Wuchang to Hankau for safety, rho Governor decided to postpone the execution ot the disbondment decree, and took steps for the safety of the town by enlisting braves. Altogether the state of affairs there when the mail left was very unsettled.—Reuter. ST. PETJmSBunc:, Monday.—Despatches from Vladivastock to the Ncvoe Vreraya state that the secret societies in China are showing marked activity at the present time, and enjoy the clandestine support of many of the Chinese officials, who themselves are members of these bodies. In general the situation is regarded by the correspondent as very critic.,tl.-Reutei-.

SUICIDE AT ABERAYRON, On Monday morning the police were notified of a determined act of suicide committed by Thomas Davies, at Glynderon, a villa situate about a mile outside the town of Aberayron, in tlie direction of Lampeter. Deceased was a single man, about 30 years of age, a grocer's assistant, till recently employed at the shop of Mr Eiiis, grocer, Ti-itc-rn, near Chep- stow. He had only come to Glynderon on Friday evening last on a visit to his brother, the Rev. D. Cadfwlch Davies. Deceased slept with his brother on Sunday night, and about 4 o'clock on Mon. day morning the Rev. D. C. Dxvus was fearfully startled to find that his brother had cut a deep gash vertically in his throat with arazor. Dr. Davies, of Aberayron, was immediately sent for, and was quickly on tho spot, but life was extinct.

A PiMLICO ELOPEMENT, Some facts concerning an elopement in Pimlico have como to light. For months past a young mechanic and his wife have occupied an unpretentious residence off the Buckingham Palace-road. They apparently lived happily together, and the woman, who wasalvvays dressed neatly, and regularly attended church, was regarded as a model of propriety. On Thursday last, however, she left home under the pretoxt of visiting her mother, and she has not been seen since by her husband or friends. One of the latter has received a letter from her bearing the Southampton postmark, in whicM she says she has gone away with an elderly gentleman whom she has admired for a long time past." The husband expreses a determination to trace her whereabouts.

PROFESSIONAL CYCLING. I The dispute with regard to R. H. Ptian, thA cyclist, who recently competed for the 25 miles' championship event, at Liinelly, under the National Cyclists' Union, came up before a special meeting of tha local centre at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, on Monday evening. It had been agretd that Mr Young, the official handicapper, who had been deputed to attend the National Cyclists' Union meeting in London on Saturday, should ask for a ruling on the point As a result thalucut centre had no other course open than to revoke Pugh's licence, this meaning that the championship will nob be awarded until another race, at which Pugh will not be able to compete, has taken place.

-0_ DISTRESSING ACCIDENT AT MORUISlON. I A very distressing accident is repotted from Morriston. It appears that on Suisday two horses were being led on the Waun-road, and as they were passing a little girl one of the horses reared, Morriston. It appears that on Suisday two horses were being led on the Waun-road, and as they were passing a little girl one of the horses reared, and in bringing its fore legs to the road again struck thu child, inflicting injuries on the head which may have a mortal effect. Medical attendance was at once obtained, and the child regained consciousness, but her condition is pre- carious.

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