Evening Express

CABLE BREVITIES. Tights will Still be Displayed. ST. PAUL, Monday (Dalziel.)—An atttempt was made at four o'clock yesterday morning to pass through the Lower House of the Min- nesota Legislature the famous Anti-Lights Bill as amended in the Senate. For a time quite a dramatic scene occurred on the floor of the House, but the attempt to U rush the bill was defeated by a decisive majority. Not one of the remarkable farmers' alliance measures will reach the governor. Death at Soa, NEW YORK, Monday (Dalziel).—The Nor- wegian barque Nouch VI. arrived here yesterday from Java, after a voyage of 92 days, the mate, Mr. Waaland, in command. Captain Sandred died on February 8 at Java of fever, and was buried at sea. His widow aud two children of the deceased were on board the barque. she Wedding Tragedy. LOUISVILLE, Monday (Dalziel).—Five more victims of wedding poisoning case are slowly sinking. There is hardly any hope of their recovery. The bride and bridegroom are still lying seriously ill at Cincinnati.

THE SALVATION ARMY RESCUE HOME, CARDIFF. INTERVIEW WITH THE HON. SICRETAKY. Comparatively few people are aware of the good work being done in a quiet, unostentatious way at the Rescue Home of the Solvation Army at Cardiff. The home is practically a new branch of the work done by the Army that owe" allegiance to General Booth, and is designed to rescue and raise the feminine portion of the submerged tenth who have erred and strayed from the narrow way. There is nothing of a preitintious nature about the home itself. It consists of two houses thrown into one in theMoira-ttnracc;, efpiotlands—houses which were evidently designed and intended fOl" shops. The front, windows have been "frosted "to the height of six fe t or so, and the gaze of the curious and inquisitive thereby shut out. Here it is that Mrs. Goldsmith, the hon. secretary, has pre- sided for two and a half years over the work of reclaiming the vicious and fallen among her sex. Firm, but yet gentle, full of a quiet, kind of enthusiasm for the work and convinced of its efficacy, Mrs. Goldsmith seems peculiarly fitted for the self-denying work she has voluntarily taken up. ine home was started about four years ago, and during that time close upon 300 gills have passed through it. t,he great majority of whom have been drafted into situa- tion, where! they have done well, and not a few have been happily married. A large number, too, have been returned to their friends. Considering the difficulties in the way of the reclamation of fallen women, the number of backsliders and those with whom it is impossible to do anything have been surprisingly few. At the present time there are 22 girls in the home and eight in what is called the receiving-house. This house adjoins the home, and here it is girls are kept whilst inquiries are being made prior to their being drafted into the home itself. "Any girl," explained Mrs. Goldsmith to a member of the Western Mail staff who called on her the other day, who seeks admission and is willing to give up her life of sin will find a wel- come and a home here. They are put under a home mother and taught the ordinary branches of housework and needlework. As a rule, we keep them from four to six months—in fact, until they are quite changed—and then we get them situa- tions. We always try to keep in touch with them and make them feel there is a home to come to. Never, if we possibly can help it, do we lose sight of any girl who has passed through the home. The necessary outfit is provided before a girl goes into service, the cost of which we arrange to be deducted from her wages." Replying to a question as to the nature of the discipline the girls are subjected to, Mrs. Gold- smith said We never keep a girl here against her will. We rule by love, aud if a girl is not tired of sin, we feel it is better for her to go. The daily round is as follows: — The girls rise at six o'clock, and we have prayers, Bible reading, and singing br akfast at seven o'clock; work until 12.30; recreation in the garden for a quarter of an hour; dinner at one o'clock work from two till five; tea, and then work till seven o'clock; recreation for an hour; supper at 8.30, and to bed at nine. On Sundays they go to the Army meetings. Our great secret," went on Mrs. Goldsmith, is economy. Sixpence a day we reckon supports a girt in food—good, wholesome food—is much as she can eat. Five shillings a week is the entire cost of a girl. They have meat three days a week, eoup twice, and fish once. Our officers only get 3s. a week, and they live at the same table and take the same food as the girls. We consider," said the hon. secretary, that in six months we can do as much as any other rescue home in two years, because we depend so much on personal effort. Every officer is supposed to see a girl alone every day, and in that way we win theft love and change their dispositions." Mrs. Goldsmith can tell some strange stories of bow girls have been re-claimed through the agency of the home, whose officers also do prison-gate ana police-court work and brothel visiting. One girl known as a terror to the police was living with a man who could <t3 nothing with her. He attended one of the Salvation Army meetings, and was so touched, said Mrs. Goldsmith, that he brougbt the woman to the resue home. She stayed there some time, became converted, and the two were eventually married from the home in the chapel adjoining, and are now living happily together in the Rhondda Valley There was a cer- tain amount of pardonable pride in Mrs. Gold- smith's manner as she told this story. This is only one of many instances in which girls have to thank the Salvation Army Rescue Home for saving them from utter ruin. As to the home itself, it is kept wonderfully neat and clean. A certain number of girls are told off daily to do domestic work, whilst* the others are engaged in needlework, the slles of Which last year realised JE175. The rooms may be plain and bare, but everything is spotlessly clean. Here it is that girls whose lives have been blasted are taught habits of diligence and cleanliness, trained for domestic service, and lifted from depths of degradation to a condition of self-respect and u*ef uTness.

Wiison's Sentence. I THE HOME SECRETARY'S hEPLY TO i THE MEM<HIAL He Sees No Reason to Interfere With the Jury's Finding. It will be remembered that on Tuesday last Mr. Jos ph H. Jones, solicitor :0 Mr. J. H. Wilson, for- wnrded to the Home Secretary a memori tl signed by 6,000 burgesses of Cardiff praying for the release of Mr. Wilson. This morning Mr. Jones lecpive.i the following communication from the Rome Office:- Wlixl ehall, 13th April 1391. Sir,-With referelwe 10 the representations whieh you have submitted ill favour of Joseph Hllveiock Wilson, who has been sentenced to six week's imprisonment fer taking part ill an unlawful assembly at Cardiff, I am directed by the Secretary of State to acquaint, you that. he has cardnllv considered the same, and all the cir- cumstallees of the case. and that be l1ae been ill commulJicittiou with the Recorder hefore whom it was tried; but. I am to express 1.11". Muthews' regret that he has tailed t.o discover a.ny sufficient ground to justify him in advising her Majesty to inttfere with the sentence. lam, your obedient servani, (Signed) G-. LEtQH PEMBERTOX. J. R, Jones, Esq.. Philharmonic Cardiff.

TRADE REPORTS. TRADE OF CARDIFF. EXCHANGE, Saturday. The condition of the coal Irad", continues satis- factory, add as there is no lack of tonnage seeking employment business in the freight market is also brisk. In the steam coal trade prices are harden- ing, dnd as some of the leading colliery stems are full up, a rise in values may be anticipated if the present demand is maintained. House coals are moving off fairly well, and there is also a steady inquiry for patent fuel and pitwood. Steam Coal,—To-day there was a strong muster of members On 'Change, and steam coal of all des- criptions, but more particularly best qualities, were in good request at the following prices:— Best, 14s 3d to 14s 9d dry coals, 13s to 13s 9.1; and small, 6s 3d per ton. House Coal.—The demand for this commodity was fairly good, and for the season of the year the market is in a healthy condition. The quota- tions were :—No. 3 Rhondda, large, 13s 9d; brush, 12s to 12s 3d: and small, 10s per ton. No. 2 Rhondda was selling at 12s to 12s 3d large and 9s 9d to 10s through and through. Patent Fuel.—Orders received for patent fuel during the past week have been quite up to the anticipations of manufacturers recent prices are, consequently, maintained with firmness. To-day best brands ranged from 13" to 13s 6d per ton. Coke.—There is no improvement to report in the coke trade, which remains as bad as ever. To-day's prices were :—Special foundry, 23 to 24s foundry, 19s to 20s; and furnace, 17s 6d to 189 6d f.o.b. Cardiff. freights.—For several days past the freight market has been characterised by almost unpre- cedented activity. Orders have been plentiful for all directions, and as a sufficient quan- tity of tonnage has been available, to meet shippers' requirements the number of fixtures concluded was considerably ahove the average of the past four months. To-day, however, there were not wantingindicatioDS of a slackening down process, and it is, therefore, just possible that tho coming week will be a quiet one, so far as chartering is concerned. Outwaru steam freights for Constantinople, Malta, Brindi-i, Port Said, and in fact all the Mediterranean, Sicilian, and Adriatic ports ruled weak. Gibraltar quotations keep moderately firm, Eastern dull, French Bays, coasting, and Spanish freights steady, and West Indian and Baliic rates unaltered. In the outward sail market the demand for tonnage to load for Monte Video and Rio de Janeiro is very limited. There is a fair inquiry for the West coast, while for other directions the market is practically unaltered, Homeward business from the Danube and Black Sea ports is steady, and there is a slight improvement in the demand for tonnage to load at Bilbao, Garrucba, Povena and S;ilta Cabello, at slightly euhanced figures. NEWPORT DAILY EXCHANGE. EXCHANGE, Saturday. The attendance was small, and business tone slack. The following were the operation* reported for Newport loading, including local fixi ures :— Newport to Pernambuco, 15s 6d (Freia) „ Alexandria, 6s 9d, clean, 2,800 tons (Huntingdon) „ Bilbao, 5s 6d (Bertha) „ Lisbon, 7s Id, 2 per cent. (Clytba) „ Danube, 8s, clean (Trafalgar) „ Civita Vecchia, 8s 9d (Adventure) „ Savona. 8s I|d (Thurston) „ Gibraltar, 7s 3d (Baines Hawkins) „ Leghorn, 8s (Laugston) „ Portland, 4s (Iroc King) Archangel to Bridgwater. 50s (Maria) — » NEWPORT COASTING TRADE.—The shipments of coal coastwise from this port during the week end- ing ltsth of April, 1891, era itS follows:—17,998 tons. TRADE OF SWANSEA. SWANSEA, Saturday. There has been a very satisfactory amount of trade done at the docks during the past week, and an increase is shown over the corresponding week of last year. A large amount of tonnage has arrived, including several vessels upwards of 2,000 tons net register, which will be available for load- ing next week. The import trade has again been active. large quantities of copper, zinc, and lead ores having come to hand from Spain, Italy, Greece, Venezuela, and the Cipe. The shipments of tin-plates have been the largest yet recorded, and stocks have been reduced nearly 40,000 boxes. The tin-plate market continues quiet as regards new business. The inquhies Itfe mostiy for forward delivery after June. Tonnage due to load tin- plates next week includes:—Fonar and Mississippi for Baltimore and Philadelphia, Wells City for New York, Resolven for Batoum, City of Hamburg for Hamburg, and Clara for Rouen. Copper is active, but lower in price; Chili burs, £51158 to £52 2s 6d. Imports of copper produce in the week—from Huelva, 740 tons ore and 148 tons precipitate; Port Nolloth, 1,082 tons ore; and Tucacas, 1,480 tons regulus. The White Rock Lead Works of Messrs. Vivian and Sons are at the present time utiusunlly active, some large orders being in hand. The imports in the week amount to 17,753 tons and exports to 40,385 tons—total trade 58,138 tons, compared with 65,433 tons the previous week and I 56,549 tons the corresponding week of last year. The shipments of coal were 26,351 tons, patent, fue: 6,520 tons, and tin-plates and general goods 7,514 tons, the latter including 221 tons for France, 280 tons for Antwerp, 180 tons for Hamburg, 1,925 tons for Batoum, 1,300 tons for New York, and 3.595 tons for home ports. The shipments of tin- ¡ plates amount to 113,556 boxes and the receipts from works to 74,149 boxes. The stocks in the dock warehouses and vans this day stand at 283.015 boxes, compared with 322,422 boxes this day week aud 278,199 boxes at the corrcepondins date of last year. day week aud 278,199 boxes at the corrcepondins date of last year. Exports.—Coal: France 12,260 tons, Spain 1,024, Denmark 250, Germanv 600, Russia 1.S6S, Ilaly 2,010, Buenos Ayres 1,100, and home ports 7,242. Patent fuel: France 1,030, Spain 2.650, Italy 2,720, and home ports 120. Tin-plates and general goods 7,514 tons. LIVERPOOL METAL MARKETS. LIVERPOOL, Saturday. The pig iron warrant markets have been firmer i this week, and they opened on Monday at a 6d advance on last week's prices, which advance has been maintained steadily throughout the week. Scotch closes at 43s 4ld to 439 6d prompt, and 43s 6d to 43s 6Ad forward. The shipments last week were 5,706 tons, as compared with 9,467 tons during the corresponding week of last year. Middlesborougb is 38s lid to 38s 3d prompt, and 38s 3|u to 38s 4d forward; hematites 47a 5d to 47s 6d prompt, and 47s 7!d forward. Copper is easier at JE51 12s 6d to JE51 15s prompt, and J651 17s 6d to £52 forward. There has also been a drop in tin, and the closing price to-day is £89 12s 6d to JE89 15s prompt, and £8915s to £89 17s 6d forward. Lead is also easier, Engtishbeins £12 10s to £12 128 6d, and Spanish £12 10s and JE12 8s 9d. Spelter is fairly steady at £22 128 6d to £2215s per ton. There is no improvement to report in the tin-plate market, despite the fact that nearly all the works agree to stop during the month of July next. It may be too soon, perhaps, to expect any upward ,movement as yet. However, the exports for last month, and, in fact, for all this year, have been enormous, the largest yet known, and this is a very satisfactory feature of the trade. The figures are as follows:—The total number of cwt. boxes exported in March amounted to 952,520, as compared with 520,380 during the corresponding month of last year, and 767,360 during the same month of the previous year. The total exports for the first quarter of this year are as follows2,398,960 cwt. boxes, as compared with 1,655,060 during the corresponding period of last year. and 2,200,340 for the same period of the previous year. There was never known such quantities in the annals of the trade, no such an increase on previous periods. In the meanwhile the maiket here is quiet, not to say dull and depressed. The few orders to hand for Bessemer steel cokes, which are the chief things going just now, have been done, it is understood, at 16s 6d and 16s 9d to 17s Welsh seaports, and some forward business after June has been done at 13s 3d to 13g 6d. Very little business has been done in anv other sorts of plates. The prices, however, are 17s 6d and 178 9d to 18s for Siemens steel coke tins, charcoal tins 18? 6d and 19s to 20s and 20 6d, best charcoals 20s 6d to 21s and 22s to 22s 6 J, terne-plates 30s to 31s and 32s to 33s and 348, erne wasters 27s to 28s and 29s and 30s, coke, tin, and steel wasters 13s 9d and 14s to 14s 3d and 14s 6d. The stocks of tin-plates in this country have increased by 38,268 boxes—the total on the 1st ult. being 521,744, and on the lst. inst, 483,476 boxes. MR. PARNELL AND MRS. O'SHEA fcxpected to be Married Next Month, After the 17t.h of next month (says the Chronicle) Mr. Parnell will be legally at liberty to marry Mrs. O'Shea. We have reason to believe that the union will take place before long, and that. its date has already been arranged. The question of Mrs. o'shl,á's pr 'per, V reduces itself to simpls propor- tions. Two will., are in quest ion-otie leaving her the sum of £ 140,000 the other, a later document, fixing the bequest at, £ 170,000. The marriage deed, however, requires that ail property accruing after the union should go to settlement. Neither of the wills, however, makes any mention of settlement, and the codicil of the last, which, according to Sir Horace Davy, is legally inoperative, expressly bars any such provision. Should the decision on this point go against, Mrs. O'Shea she will only be en- titled to a life interest in half of tiie smaller or larger sum, the ntilrr half going to her husband. Capram O'SheTt therefore stands to win, as the sporting phrase goes—a life-interest either iu £ 70,000, or in £ 85,000.

POCKET-PICKING AT ABERDARE At Merthyr Police-court on Saturday Thomas Owen, an elderly man, said to be a str inger in the neighbourhood, was charged with stealing from the person of Sarali Ann Davies a purse contain- ing a florin and sixpence in coppers. On Thurs- day night the prosecutrix, who is a young woman, was at the Aberdare Fair, which was held in the Ynys Meadow. Whilst in the press of a crowd she felt her dress pocket disturbed, and caught the prisoner in the act of drawing his hand away. Missing tier purse, she seized the prisoner by the coat collar and detained him until Sergeant Llewellyn came up and took him into custody. Prisoner volunteered to undergo a search, but he had passed the purse to a confe- derate, and only ll§d. in loose money was found upon him. Prisoner, having been formally charged by the magistrates' clerfc, said that, inasmuch as he would hava to wait a long time for the quarter- sessions, he would plead guilty. He was re- minded that it was competent for the bench to deal with the case even if he pleaded not guilty, but he made no retractation. After, however, he had been sentenced to two months' impugnment with hard labour he strongly protested his perfect innocence of the crime.

Killed by B^ntism. A young German woma. -j was baptised by immersion immediately after the ceremouy became unconscious, and, notwithstanding all effort., succumbed. The post mortem revealed that there was cardiac disease. The immersion was, how- ever, the determining cause of death.

Murdered at the Altar. A priest has been shot at the altar at Waizen- the victim of a jeaious man's desire for revenge. Father Kunda was reading mass at the cathedral, when a shoemaker named Czermak took careful aim with a revolver and deliberately shot him dead. An acolyte strove to prevent. the mur- derer's escape, anu his life aimcst paid the penalty of his rashness. However, Czermak did not leave the edifice. He blew his brains out, and fell dead by the side of his victim.

Wearing Her Brother's Clothes. The Nottingham police on Saturday apprehended in Nottingham Castle Market a well-dressed, re- spectable-looking vouih, who was offering to sell a valuable horse for j65. While being taken to the Guild-hall the supposed youth said the owner of the animal was Mr. P.ilmer, of Morewoods Park, at Alfreton, and said he—or she—had walked fourteen miles to Nottingham with the animal. The accused was remanded to gaol, and placed in the men's wing, when it was discovered that the supposed youth was » woman. She then admitted being the daughter of a coachman. She is nine- teen years old, and had secured her brother's clothes to carry out her escapade.

Married to the Wrong Man. A couple from the Eceleshall neighbourhood went to Stafford with the intention of being married at the office of the superintendent registrar (Mr. W. Morgan). They were accompanied by another man—an ex-soldier with several medals-aud woman as witnesses. As the formalities proceeded the men in some way got mixed, and the declara- tions which should have come fram the intended bridegroom-a countryman—were actually made by the more active and ready ex-soldier, who also produced the ring and placed it on the woman's finger. It was only when the register came to be signed that the mistake was discovered. It is ex- pected that the parties will again present them- selves for re-arrangement of their matrimonial affairs.

Record of the Cardiff'Quins. The record of the Cardiff Harlequins for the past season is a very creditable one. Out of 27 matches played i bey won fourteen and lost nine. the re- maining four being drawn. As will be seen by the following t-ibie, they met many first-class teams, and in no c ise was there a heavy score against them. The scorers were :-F. E. Nicholls. 15 tries; H. R. Williams, 12 tries; W. H. Keepings, 1 dropped goal and 6 tries; J. Keepings, 4 i ries; W. Phillips and A. L. Davies, 3 tries each; D. R. Goss.P. Bennett, D. Owen, and D. R. Jones. 2 tries each and W. H. Purnell, J. E. Alexander, W. Hornby, F. Coles, and W. A. Jones, 1 try each. W. H. Keepings converted the tries. The record is ae follows Opponents. Score for. Goals Tries Goals Tries Penarth 12 1 — Newport I* — Gloucester 1 — 2 — Penygraig — — — 1 Bristol 8 i — 1 Neath — — — — Pontymister — 1 — — Bridgend 2 — — — Chepstow 1 1 — 1 Pontypridd Maritime — 1 — Penarth — — 1 Bristol — 2 — 1 Peuygraig — — 2 — Llanelly 11 — — is recon 1 8 — — Castleford — — — Newport — 12 1 Newport 1 — 3 — Neath —. — — Penarth — — 11 Llanelly 12 — 3 Gloucester — — 2 Bridgend 5 3 — — Leigh l 1 1 — Devouport Albion — — — — Exeter i 2 — 1 Northampton l 3 — — Totals 26 31 15 12 *Penalty goal. ——————————-——

THE PEOPLE'S PARK AT PONTY- PRIDD. Preparations for the grand opening of this colossal undertaking on Mtibon's Day, May 4. a,re proceeding apace, and no expense will be spared to make the grounds worthy of the name by which they are designated. For May 4 Minting, the only artiste in the world who has ever accom- plished the marvellous feat of ascending and descending a spiral column 50ft. high on the one wheel of an ordinary bicycle, has been specially engaged. There will also be other athletic attrac- tions-, and during the day selections of music will be rendered by a military band. In the evening there will be a grand disphiv of fireworks under the superintendence of the well-known pyrotech- nists, J. aod W. Wilder, of Birmingham. The ffite is intended to bo an earnest of what the promoters intend doing in the future, and we hope that the initial patronage will be sufficiently extensive to encourage Messrs. Poole and James in their com mendable enterprise,

AFFILIATION SUMMONS AGAINST A GORSEINON WORKS MANAGER. At Swansea County Petty-sessions on Saturday W. R. Lewis, of Gorseinon, was summoned by Margaret Jones, a former employé in the works of which defendant is manager and his father pro- prietor, to sUowcause why he should not support her child. Mr. C. H. Glasco.line (instructed by Mr. D. Randell, M.P.) appeared for the applicant, and Mr. W. R. Smith for the defendant. The case had been previously heard and dismissed. The chief additional witness was a tin-house superintendent named Thomas Morgan, who said he had been dismissed from the work" by defendant's brother owing to the case. He said defendant had begged him to hush up the affair, and had had several conversations with him as to the girl's condition. One or two other witnesses were called, but nothing material was elicited, and the Bench again ] dismissed the summons. I

I Sensational Suicide. A CRIMEAN HERO SHOOTS HIMSELF AT CEFN ONN, LLANISHEN. Police constable Bennett, whilst walking on Sunday afternoon along the summit of Cefn Can Mountain, near Llanishen, discovered the body of a man, which has since been identified as that of Mr Moses Williams. late timber foreman in th eemploy of Messrs. Nixon's, Cardiff. The spol, where the remains laid was an old quarry, and alongside the corpse near the right hand was found a six- chambered revolver charged with three empty and three loaded cartridges. On examination the constable discovered a shot wound in the poor man's mouth, another in thte left breast, running in the direction of the heart. He had the body removed to Cefn Onn Farm, where it now lies, awaiting an inquest. The deceased has been missing from home since Wednesday when he left with the intention, he said, of going to Caerphilly. The deceased was one who took part in the memorable charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimea. He had also been in the service of the TafY Vale Railway Company for 23 years, and had always borne a good character. Upon the body was found a watch, some money, and a letter addressed to his children.

ALLEGED PERJURY BY AN M.P. MR. STOREY COMMITTED FOR TRIAL At Sunderland County Petty Sessions on Saturday Mr. Samuel Storey, M.P. for the borough, was charged with committing per- jury on March 7, during thy hearing of a charge of assault preferred by him against Superintendent Burrell. The case arose out ot the Silksworih Colliery strike, Mr. Storey having been ejected from a Newport farmhouse, where the bailiffs lodged. Mr. Storey denied that he was requested to leave, but was forcibly ejected —Counsel said he would call evidence that Mr. Storey was several times requested to leave the premises. M.. S rachan called upon Mr. Baynoii, the shorthand writer, who produced his aotes 01 the evidence taken at the police-court, and read extracts therefrom. In cross-examination wit- ness said Mr. Storey was asked, Were you not told that you had no right there and requested to go away." Mr. Storey replied," Absolutely no." Margaret Hutchinson said she heard a policeman t&4 Mr. Storey to go out and he refused.—James G,ey said he told Mr. Storey he was trespassing. Police-constable Mullion told Mr. Storey he must leave. The latter said he had a perfect right there. Mr. Storey made an attempt to go upstairs, but was stopped.—Superin- tendent, Burrell deposed that he asked Mr. Storey to speak with him on the highway, as he must leave the premises. Mr. Storey said if he went out it would be by force. He was ejected. —Mr. Storey was committed for trial.

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. CITY OF LONDON. Mr. Henry Hucks Gibbs (Conservative) was on Saturday nominated for the City of London in the place of the late Mr. 'f. C. Baring, and, there being no other candidate, was declared duly elected. HARBOROUGH. Mr. Gerald Hardy, nephew of Lord Cranbrook, was selected as Conservative candidate for the vacancy in the Harborough Division of Leicester- shire at a meeting of the party held at Leicester on Saturday. In the course of a short address he declared asjainst Home Rule, and said Ireland had progressed satisfactorily under Mr. Balfour's ad- ministration. He was not an opponent of pro. gress; he believed in moderate advances. He supported the Government's policy generally.

FAREWELL DINNER TO LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL. On Saturday evening Lord Randolph Churchill, M.P., who leaves England for South Africa on the 24th inst.,was entertained to a farewell dinner at the Amphitryon Club, Albemarle-street,London,by Mr. Joseph Guedalla, one of his lordship's constituents, who for some time past has been closely asso- ciated with him in establishing the North-Western Polytechnic. There were about 45 guests present, amomr whom were Mr. A. J. Balfour, M.P., Mr. J. Chamberlain, M.P.. Lord Rothschild, Sir H. Drum- mond Wolff, Sir H. Roscoe, M.P., Mr. H. H. Asquith, QiC., M.P., Sir F. Knollys, Mr. J. Aird, M.P., Mr. E. Lawson, Mr. G. Lewis, Mr. F. C. Burnano, Mr. B. L. Cohen, Mr. S. Moniefiore, Sir G. D. Harris, Colonel H. Blair, and General Mobarly. The dinner, which was of a social and non- political character, was presided over by Mr. Guedallu. The loyal toasts having been drunk, The CHAIRMAN proposed The Health of Lord R. Churchill," wishing him God-speed in his journey and a sate and happy return. (Cheers.) The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm, Lord R. CHURCHILL briefly responded, rematking that he was, indeed, sincerely grateful to the com- pany for the hearty ktndness with which they had received the toast, and he felt perfectly sure that their good wishes, so amply and generously ex- pressed, could not fail to bring the best of good fortune. (Cheers.) Mr. ASQUITH said there was another toast which he wished to propose, for he felt that in the cir- cumstances thr-y could not do less than drink in solemn silence to the undying memory of The Fourth Party." (Loud laughter.) Mr. A. J. BALFOUB, who nse in response to loud calls,said Mr. Guedalla and Gentlemen,—I do not rise to respond to this toast, for I recollect that when the distinguished party to which allusion has been made was in existence we all quarrelled as to who was the leader. (Laughter.) If I were now to respond to the toast it would imply that I was the leader, and until that question has been settled by those alone competent to settle it, it, would be improper—even indecent-If I were to undertake to speak for it. (Laughter.) Mr. OHAMBEKLAIN briefly proposed The Health I of the Chairman," and Mr. GUEDALLA having re- sponded, the company shortly afterwards sepa- rated.

SERIOUS OUTBREAK OF HYDRO. I PHOBIA IN IRELAND. A New Ross correspondent telegraphsAn alarming outbreak of hydrophobia has occurred within the last few days in the counties of Wex- ford, Carlow, and Kilkenny. In Wexford the disease has attacked not only dogs and cats, but horses, donkeys, and cows. The outbreak was first noticed in some sheep-dogs belonging to a farmer residing ab >ut ten miles from New Ross. These bit. a donke., which burst out of its stable and attacked several horses, cows, and pigs, and was shor. in a bog some days after about six miles from where it started. In several townlands all dogs have been destro; ed. The local authorities have heen urged to issue strict orders on the subject, but it is now believed that the Government will act summarily *n the matter.

FIRE ON A P. AND 0. STEAMER. An alarm of fire was raised on Saturday on board the P. and O. steamer Khedive, now lying in the Albeit Docks, London, which had arrived on the previous day from Calcutta. The native crew were at once piped to the fire stations, and the men belonging to the other ships of the same com- pany were requisitioned. The dock firemen were also speedily in attendance. It was found that the fire was burning fiercely amongst, a consign- ment of jute in the after hold, and the hold had to be flooded before the flames could be extinguished. The extent of the damage to the hull of the vessel has not yet been ascertained.

THE LIABILITY OF INNKEEPERS. The action by the Marchioness of Huntly to recover £1,000 from the proprietor of the Bedford Hotel, Brighton, for the value of jewellery stolen from the hotel, concluded in the Queen's Bench on Saturday. The Court ruled that the defendant was not liable for more than :£30. the limit fixed by the Innkeepers Act, there having been 110 wilful neglect.

THE CLITHEROE ABDUCTION CASE. MRS. JACKSON'S STATEMENT. Mrs. Jackson. continuing her statement, says her husband wrote for money to pay the passage home from New Zealand for himself and companion.

CARMARTHEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. The above school, which is now recognised as one of the principal educational establishments in Carmarthenshire, announces that on Tuesday, May 5, there wili take place at t he school examinations of candidates for three scholarships of £ 15 and three of £ 1Q ench, for candidates of ten years and upwards.

To-days Markets. GLASGOW, Monday.—The official report says —A large business at very steady prices. The private report says:—A large business was done, and Saturday's prices fully maintained.

Sporting Topics. I Tbe victory of Bouthillier in the Sudbury Stakes at Derby over a fairly iar!J field of opponents, to each of whom he was conceding about a. stone in weight, and the mauner in which that victory was achieved, serve to demonstrate what an exceedingly smart colt Scarborough must be when at his best. For when the latter met Bouthillier he won with something to sp re| despite the fact that he had a long way the wordt of the start. The Portland Stakes performance may be ignored, for there, as pre- viously mentioned, Scarborough hit his leg. When next he meets Bouthillier an interesting rnce should ba witnessed, particularly should Flyaway complete the trio. Workington atoned forptst disappointments on Saturday by winning the Doveridge Handicap, and, judging by the style of his victory, another stone would not have stopped him. I always regarded the mile as Workington's best distance, and as I pointed out last week, he would doubtless have won the City and Suburban this season and last year had that been the distance of the contest. The event of the past week was the Newmarket Bienniaj, which was awaited with intense interest by visitors to headquarters, many of whom had eviriced a great desire to get out of their Peter Flower money for the Guineas and Derby on account of the supposed tiial which Lord Durham's colt had been reported to have lost. I remarked last we< k I had good reason to believe that it was no trial at all, and that, despite his knock-out in the betting, I should still expect Peter Flower to prove the equal of Uouvernaur in the Guineas. Tllis statement was fully borne out by Tuesday's race, in which Peter Flower fully demonstrated that all is well with him, and that, with tbe finishing touches which can be given him during the next week, he will bo as fit as his admirers could wish him to be in ten days' time. 'Tis true he beat nothing of any particular merit, judging his opponents by their last year's form but, so far as FitzSimon w^s concerned, more than the ordinary improvement had, it was thought, been made. This colt was certainly backed in a manner which suggested that his connections thoroughly be- lieved in his advancement, or else that they attached some importance to the fairy tales told about Peter F.ower. Perhaps their confidence re- ceived its inspiration partly froui each source, but, anyway, as the race stands, it can tell us but little respecting Peter Piowtr beyond the fact that be is still as much superior to the sort of cattle he met on Tuesday as he was last year. Witti regard to Gouverneur, I have had no reason to alter the opinion I previously expressed that the mile will be a couple of furlongs moru than he will care to travel. Jennings professes to be thorough* satisfied with the trial in which the colt was beaten by Dare DeviJ, but there are many good judges who have formed an adverse opinion o! Gouverneur since that performance,despite the fact that the winner of the trial has since won in public. Dire Devil undoubtedly won the Drake- low Handicap at Derby with a good deal to span, aud that he may be quite competent to try a classic candidate is probable. The friends of the favourite maintain, however, that Dare Devil was not put in the home spin for that purpose, but simply to make a pace, with an absurdly light weight up. This theory is not strengthened by the fact that when Gouverneur had Pretender II. and Reverend—who are said to hav ■ been the real trial nags—beaten, he still struggled on in hopeless pursuit of Dare Devi1. While I considered that Peter Flower's home spin indicated nothing more than the circumstance tinit he required a somewhat, stronger preparation to finish on, I regarded the gallop of the other favou- rite as providing very strong confirmation of the unfavourable opinion I had previously entertained concerning him, and I have to-day very good reason to congratulate myself upon the fact tint several weeks ago I stood Orvieto to beat the pair As I foreshadowed last week, Ryan's colt was tried at the conclusion of the Craven Meet- ing, and he acquitted himself precisely in the style I had anticipated. Indeed, as a matter of fact, he did a good deal more than the Green Lodge trainer had expected, highly though he had always estimated the ability of his charge. The gallop was over th>; Rowley Mile, and the pace was good throughout, Springbank and Springtime making it very warm at the outset, ana Ailoway keeping it up to the finish. The first-named pair were tailed off before the journey was completed, and the Guineas' candidate bad a good deal in hand with Aliowny, who was meeting him at 11 considerably slighter difference than weight for age, and who is apparently in very good condition just now. Orvieto was exceedingly backward last year, and those who had had an opportunity of looking over his ungainly, ill-fur- nished form were not at all surprised at his going clean off colour after his victory over Peter Flower at Leicester. It is woitti bearing in mind. more- over, that he was a very late foal, and that as the year advances he is likely to improve in a greater ratio than most of the other candidates for classic honours. If, therefore, he should make a boid show in the Guineas be may be depended upon, now that his stamina lias been established, to show to even greater advantage later on at Epsom. Cleator apparently had his light snuffed out last, week when he finished behind First Consul and Heremon, albeit the sub- sequent victory of First Consul in the Chaddesden Fiate at Derby on Saturday does not make the trial so bad as it at first blush appeared. It is still doubtful whether Cuttlestone will go to the post for this event. If he should he would probably make it much warmer for his opponents than most people expect. There does not appear to be anything else in the contest worthy ot par- ticular mention, and as I have already covered the ground on several occasions, I shall content myself now by once more recording my vote for ORVIETO. who, to win and for a place, was my selection when a very much longer price was obtainable about him. The principal change in connection with the Kempton Park Jubilee StaU-eshas been th" advance of FitzSimon to the position of first favourite, as a result of his second to Peter Flower in the Newmarket Biennial. According to his running in that eveot he represents Peter Flower at about, 7st 5ib in the Kempton race, which would look like an even money chance but for two things— the one that we have nothing to show what Peter Flower's present fv-rtn is really worth, and th,1t there was nothing behind the pair of any conse- quence last week; and the other that FiizSimon is a bad-tempered, disapp tinting colt, who has never yet won a race, and who is scarcely iikely to show to advantage with a boy on 1.18 back in a big field of horses. It is said that the monny for which The Imp has been supported has not emanated from the stable, and that tie will not be backed by his connections until lie 1ns been put through the mill. Be that as it. may, I am quite conient, to know that he looks and goer better than ever ho did, and has every apoeurance of having made more than th average improvement since his victory last yea As a four-year-old with 6st, lOlb he does not need to be a very high-class animal to win, and, trial or no trial, I should only want to see him fit and well fit the Post to give him my support. Ammonite, of whom great things were expscted on the strength of last year's running, has not quite answered expecta- tions. He is, it seems, tar from fit, end his turn will probably come when the autumn leaves are failing. Fauing him, Marsh can fall back upon Morion or Mistral. GrOtt horse though the former is, I do not thmk he will prove equal to the task of winning in this company with 9at 61b, and probably the youngster, with 3st less, may show togrenter advantage, us he appear;) to be far above the common, and will doubtless prove that his ability does not belie his looks when the time comes for putting him to the test. Harp- string is being persistently backed by some people, possibly on the strength of a supposed trial in which he finished in front of Killowen, Veau d'Or, and Rathbeal some time ago, but his subsequent performance in the Bickerstaffe Stakes, where he finished last in a poor field, would suggest that the homo spin was one of Captain Machell's little entertainments got up for the delectation of all whom it might or might not concern. Of Ryan's representatives Alloway has to concede Marttgon 101b, which is probably more than ho is capable of doing over a mile, and the brother to Ormonde, who has been doing extremely well this year, will doubtless prove the better of the pair. At 8st, 31b ho has nothing to complain of, and should prove capable of beating all above him in the scale. Corstorphine will, as at present arranged, take part in the March Stakes at New- market, on Thursday waek. This race may attract a good field, with its added £1,000. and as a victory would entail a 141b penalty for the Kempton event, such as Surefoor, Galway, Sainfoin, Morion, L'AbbesS8 de Jouarre, and Soaplock, all of whom are engaged, may best be left alone for the present. Narrator is "going along well in bis gallops now, and perhaps after all he may be wanted for the Jubilee. Should such prove the case he will be very hard to beat, as ha has several times been highly tried, and it is worth bearing in mind that he finished close up in the Cambridgeshire last year. I still think Garter will not be ready in time. Tostig and Pioneer do not look as if they will be wanted yet awhile and for Snaplock in the same stable I haven't any fancy. Should there be some heavy rain previous to the race I should keep Goodbke on the right side. This four year old has been highly tried on more than one occa- sion, but, cannot act on the hard ground. With only 6st 81b on his back be would lead his field a rare skelter through the mud, and would very likely win outright; but as it looks long odds against such a downpour, he may bo left alone just, no N. I am still content to trust to THE IMP in my search for the winner, and though, in the light of further developments I may have to take something else as well, I fully expect that the son of Robert the Devil will be one of my final selec- tions. I There will be plenty of racing during the present week, with meetings at Bath and York on Tuesday and Wednesday, Doncaster and Salisbury on Thursday and Friday, and Alexandra Park on Saturday. With more than the usual uncertainty as to what will run, there is little use attempting as to what will run, there is little use attempting I to find the winners at this juncture. A lew, how- ever. that may be worth bearing in mind are the following :— BATH.—Juvenile Stakes, NORVAL; Beaufort Handicap, TUDOR; Somersetshire Stakes, IXJTC* SHERN Bath Plate, ENDOR. YORK.—Great Northern Handicap, SEDGE CHAT; Zetland Sbkeo, TINSKL; Knavesmire Plate, PASSION; Flying Dutchman's Handicap, ROUGH AND RKADY. SALISBURY.—Stonehen^e Plate, FAVORO; Wilt- shire Plate, TUDOR; Salisbury Cup, MOBTAIONE; Longford Plate, ORANGE PEEL. DONCAS PER.—Spring Handicap, SHRINE Port- land Stakes, (juarmakFitzwilliam Stakes, ALBO- GALERUS. STOCKWELL. London, Monday.

SATURDAYS LONDON BETTING. Two THOUSAND GUINEAS. (R im Wednesday, April 29. Distance, one mile and 17 yards.) 2 to 1 agst Gouverneur, t & o 9 to 4 — Peter Flower, t & o 9 to 2 Orvietn.tAo EKMPTOX PARK JUBILEE STAKES. (Run Saturday, May 9 Distance, the New Mile Course.) 100 to 14 — ag?t FitzSimon, 3yrs, 6st 41b, t 8 to 1 — The Imp, 4yrs, 6st 101b, t 109 to 11 Surefoot, 4vis, 9st 51b, t, & o 12 to I Narrator, 4yrs, 7st 41b, t & o 14 t.o 1 Garter. 4yi>, 7st 131b, t &o 14 to 1 — Queen's b'irthday, 4yrs, 8st 131b, t&o 15 to I Harpst,ring, 3yrs, 6st, t & 0 25 to 1 — Tostig. 4yrs, 8st lib. t. & o 33 to 1 — Minstrel, 3yra, 6st 61b, t. 4[) to 1 — l lorence II., 3yrs, 6st 91b, t THE DERBY. (Run Wednesday, May 27. Distance, one mile and a half.) 5 to 1 agst Peter Flower. t 5 to 1 — The Deemster, t 18 to 1 Common, t

SPORTING CHAT, Mr. Blundell Maple is paying James Woodburn JE1,000 a. year as salary. The foundations of Waits's new house at New. market have boen laid. FitzSimon is an arrant thief, and those who have befriended him for the Jubilee Stakes will do well to hedge their money now that they have the opportunity of doing so at a good profit, as no light-weight jockey can prevail upon the brute to give his best form. In the way of gossip, says Jim the Penman," I hear that, in accordance with some arrangement when he took unto himself a wife, Lord Rodney's eonnect ion with the turf will cease at tin; eud oi the currant season, so that his able young trainer, Pickering, will be available for the service of "f.ny nobleman or gentleman." f Suppender will probab'y now have a rest given him in order to admit ot his gaining additional strength, as he i* a somewhat growing and loosely-knitted animal. In all likelihood he will be reserved tor the Coventry Stakes at Ascot, as by that time, if all should go well with him, he will be just the kind of youngster to battle against the severe up-hill finish on the royal heath. Master Charlie, who is matched with Maypole, is affording Mr. Hansford a succession ot experiences. He was the first bcrie that evor carried the red and witite diamonds, he won his first race on the flat, he won his first race over hurdles, he made ihe first dead heat for his owner, and he is to take part in the first match the proprietor of the jacket Ins made. For the March Stakes, run at Newmarket next Thursday week over the Rowlpy Mile, Amphion is said to be a certain starser, b Ir accidents. His preparation miy frighten a good many away; but, in addition to Corstorphine,»he can he opposed by Snaplock, Siphonia. Gil way, Chesterfield Mons Meg, L'Abbesse de Jouarre, Alicante, Moiio Orvieto, Common, Pannonia, Surefoot, Sainfoii, Heaume, Bumptious, Lord George, and Star. It will be seen, therefore, that the result of this rac. may grea'ly affec:. the Jubilee Stakes, and should Surefoot, Galway, Sainfoin, Morion, L'Abbesse de Jouarre, Snaplock, or Corstorphine win, it would mean 141b extra at Kempton Park.

ELLINIAWS UNIVERSAL EMBROCATION] IL RHEUMATI BAGO. SPRAtNS. -?,SA aL i?^p^DR»MSES^aaB=ssS!S,S^ | \t L T CHEST COLDS !/|?>| HSpRE7«ROATfttmCOlO-STIFFNES5 ax-|f Prepared only by ELL1MAW SQHSAC? Slough-Efeg. I-NIPOP.T.k.NT TO BAOKEWS OF HOUSES. SEASON 5fc91.—Mr. ALFRED CROOIC. Turf C'om. mission Agent, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. The Jubilee Stakes, 2,000 Guineas. Chester and Manchester Cups, Uerby, The great advantage in sending to Mr. A. Crook is you may rely Oil receiving full market prices. Letters posted by night mail arrive following day, and are replied t,, bV return of post. The postage to France is 2id. "D DBLE EVENTS AND STARTING PRICES. £ 3817d 2,000 Guineas, Jubilee Stakes, Derby, &c., Ac. The French and English Sportsman" (published daily), containing Latest, Market Movements on above free ou receipt of post card containing addrese, Valentine, Hardaway. and Topping, Bpulognc-sm Mer, France. Oldest established firm i" the world. N, representatives.

District News. CARDIFF. THE display of primroses on Sunday in memory of the late Lor.3 Beaconsfield v, not so great as in previous years—a fact, doubtless, duetosevetai causes. Owing to the severe winter primroses have not been so plentiful as usual, and many persons were undecided whether to show their respect to the departed statesman s memory on the real anni- veraary of his death or the à"y previous. Ti.e custom has lost none of its popularity, and persons or all shades of opinion were to be seen wearing the favourite flower of the great Conservative leader of bygone days.—Weather, tine. INQTJkST, On Saturday evening Mr. E. B. Rcece, coroner, held an inquiry at the Roitii Police-st ition touching the death of Mary Asit- ford, a. m irried wo-nan, 34 years of a»e, who died very suddenly on Friday afternoon at No. 1, Ruby- street, under circumstances already reported. The jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes/' PRESBYTERIAN CHUBCH, WINDSOR-PLACE.—The altnud e ,1lectiOi1 on behalf of the infirmary was taken on Sunday, and amounted to L-20. The Rev. J. D. Watters preached morning and evening. SPRINO GARDENING. — Spades, Rakes, HoeTs Trimmers, Shears, Mowers, Pruning Hooks, Buds ding Knives, Water-barrowa, Watering-pots. Write for our price list.-Perkins Bros. E1754 SWANSEA. Tn., Swansea Corporation have fallen foul of pretty nearly every other public body in the town recently. The feuds are not very deadly, but it is to be hoped they will not lead to anything worse. They have lectured the school board for their high expenditure, and demanded the re-consideration of one question of site. Then they have disagreed with the rural sanitaiy authority, both as to the rating collections and as to some of the work dont- in the added areas of the borough. The latest item under this head is a demand from the rural authority for payment, of JE347 expended by that boird in works of water supply, but the corporation refuse to recognise any liability in the matter." Tllen there is the little storm with the harbour trust over the bridge toll extinction arrangement, and the" little bin" containing the iir.-<t annual demand of the trust has not yet been past-eti by the special corporation committee appointed to go through the trust accounts for the purpose of dis- covering any acts of omission and commission which could excuse them from payment. But we observe that the attention of this committee has just been specially called by the finance committee to a sum of £ 935 collected by the trust and alleged to be due to the council in respect of town duos, wharfage, and cranage. This is a sort of set-off. The public will join with the committee in their request, to the said special committee to endeavour to bring about an early settlement of the matters in dispute. NEW THEATRE.—The return of the old favourite comedy Pink Dominoes" will be welcomed by all habitues of the New Theatre, and the house should be crowded throughout the week. On Wednesday and Friday representations will be given of the comedy Truth," the other four days being devoted to Pink Dominoes." THE SWITCHBACK Railway. — Councillor Dr. Rawiings has, we believe, given notice of motion for the next council meeting to rescind the resolu- tion permitting the erection of a switchback rail- way on the Marine-parade, On the ground that it is iikelv to be a source of annoyance to the resi- dents of St. Helen's. CAERPHILLY. LOCAL TALENT.—The gold medtil to be presented at Caerphilly Ctistle Eisteddfod has been designed by Master Willi, Davies, a very promising boy student at the Science and Art Schools, Cardiff, and a native of Caerphilly, and engraved by Mr. John Williams. Cardiff. It bears a finely-drawn view of the front of the castle, and is greatly admired as a work of art, j

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NEWPORT BOARD OF GUARDIANS The annual meeting of the Newport Itoard of Guardians was held at the workhouse on Satur- day, there being a large attendance of members. Colonel Lyne was unanimously and aniidst applause re-elected chairman, on the motion of the Rev. J. C. S. Darby, seconded by Mr. W. H. Brown. —Colonel Lyne, in acknowledging the compliment, said t he board had for many years been a very happy family. He was not sorry when they were sometimes told that the out- do(,r relief was in excess of that in other unions, because it showed kindness of heait towards the poor. One of the chief officials was, like himself, getting worn out. He was over 80 years of age, and he thought the guardians would in the near future have to con- sider the question of dealing fairly with him. He (tlle chairman) desired to see a change in the Poor- law, so that guardians should have more local control and the elections be by ballot.—Mr. Thos. Dutfield and Mr. Edward Thomas were re-elected vice-chairmen.—A motion made by Mr. W. H. Brown that a printed statement of all moneys due and ordered by the finance committee to be paid be sent out to the members before the meeting at which they were to be pa-ed was negatived.

FAIRS FOR APRIL. Aberdare 1 & 16 I Tatybont 14 Bridgend 1 Sketty 14 Hereford 1 Macor 14 Polity), ooi L' & 2J Haverfordwest, 14 Whii.laud 3 L<urb and Flag, Givn- Gvvtterlawr 3 Keat.h 15 I Maasyewmtuer 3 Cai-na*! he 1 j, 13, & 21* Holywell 3 Penai-ilt 15 Caerphilly 4&5 NarSjcri-li 15 Gloucester 4 Kewe v,t,le-Bnilvn 13 Presteign 4 I Built,h 16 Hav 6 Llangathcn 13 Lia.nss.int, 6 Blaenavon IS Brecon 6* Knighton 16 Trccaslle 6 Jthavader 13 Cardigan 6 Llandovery 17 Welshpool 6* & 20* Talgarth 18 Whitla-nd (Pera.) G* j Cwiaaminan 23 Ledbury 7* & 21* j Uck 29 St. Clear's 7V Lstterfton 20 Atltwen 8 Maenciochog 2) Canton (Cardiff) 8 Llansawel ..i 26 Newport 8 Newtown 27* & 23* Cheltenham 9 Capel Gwynfe 28 Crynant 11 Crymmyeb Arms 28* Egltryswrw 13 Brynamman 30 Pembroke 13 ft 27* Bout, Strata Florida 30 Those marked thus ar« monthly markets. Those marked thus art monthly markets. '1

SATURDAYS RACING. S AND SPORTING LIBM 1 AUTHENTIC STARTING PRICES. j 1 DERBY MEETING. HOKSK. RIDF.H. Sportsman. Sporting FRIARY PLATE. St. Peter .jWingnetd. 2 to lag) S5 to 40 ag 1 HARDWICKE PLATE. Sweet Vernal | 31 Cannon 11 TO 4 ag 1 11 to 4 ag CHADDESDRN- PLATE. First Consul Fagan 100 to 8 ag 100 to 8 ag DovuRIIIGK HANDICAP. I Workington I J Watts I 5 to 4 ag I 5 to 4 ag I SELLING B U.NXERS'. i P. and O | Mr Abington J 3 to 1 on j 3 to 1011 OSMASTOX STAKES. 1 Norah filly. Bradbury 5 to 1 ag I 5 to 1 ag PLUMPTON MEETING. ) j HORSE. KIDER. Sportsman. Sporting f OPEN Hurvlk. DkBurguI.dy E"cott ¡ 5to2o:ij 5 to 2 on SELLING IFURDLE. Clough | T Wear | 9 to 4 ag | 9 to 4 ag AlAlDEK HUNTERS', t Claude Duval | RNightincall j 5 to lag 1 5 to lag HUNTERS' SELLING. J Livebait R Woodland 6 to 1 AG 6 to 1 ag J SHOREHA.U STKEPLBCHASLI. t Hiccough | Guy ( 3 to 1 ag j 3 to 1 ag j LANCING HURDLE. T Torquay I Capt Owen | X to 4 011 I 11 to 4 on Tlie aoove prices are iUciitiuai witli Uiose officially F published in tbe Racing Calendar. [ j.

DERBY MEETING: ? 2.0—The FRIARY PLATE, a High-weight Handicap of ) 106 sovs; winners extra. About five furlongs, 1 straight. T Mr W G Johnson's St. Peter. 4yrs, Sst 61b.Wingfield 1 J Mr W Burrelt's Troubier, 3.ITs, 6st, 121B Allsopp 2 7 Sir J Miller's Taxus, 5yrs, 9st 3ib J Watts 3 ] Lord Penrhyn'S Noble Ciiieftain, 6y, s, lOst tlb 1 T Weldon 0 Mr W Dodgson's Springltack, 5yrs, 7st 71b Mullen 0 I Mr J b Wilson's Sandriugbain, 3yrs, 7st, 7ib i Chandley 0 I Mr R Gladstone's Cheese, 3Y1'9, 6st 121B Blake 0 Wi mer trained by T Sh.-rivood, Newmarket. Betting—2 to I agst St. Peter, 7 to 2 agst Troubier, 5 !i to 1 agst Noble Chieftain, lOG to 14 agsi Taxus, 8 to 1 » agst Cheese, 100 to 12 agst Spririgback, and 2a to 1 apt 1 Sandringham. '} St. Peter led throughout, and won by a length and a 1 half; a length between the second AND third. Noble "J Chieftain was a good fourth, Springbacit next, and | Satnlringham last. T Chieftain was a good fourth, Springbacit next, and Satnlringham last. T 2.33—Tbe HARDWICKK PLATE of 150 sovs, for three t year olds and upwards; weight for age maiden and J other allowances winners extra. I'tie Straight, Mile, J Lord Gerard's Sweet Vernal, 3yrs, 8st 7ib.M Cannon 1 ( Mr P Fings's Warlaby, aged, iOat 71b .J Osborne 2 1 Winner trained by Robinson. NewmarkeL. BettllJg-ll to 4 on Warlaby. Sweet Vernal made all the running, and won a good | race by three parts of a length. 3.0—The CHADDKSDKN PLATE, a Wigli-weight Handi p of 250 sovs winners extra. About six furlongs. I Mr J Lowther's First Consul, 4yrs, 7st 101b Fagan 1 { Lord Hastings's Jessamy, 3yrs,'7st 32ib G Barrett 2 Col North's Hough and Ready, 4yrs, Sst lib M Cannon 3 Mr Vyner's Spearmint, aged, 9SR, lib J Osborne A S Mr W Gardner's Woodlark, 5yrs, 7st 12lb.R Chaloner Q Mr W de la Rue's La Croise Doree, 3yrs, 7st JOlb G Chaloner 0 Mr G Cleveland's Albertus, 6yrs, 7st 61b .Woodburn 0 Mr 8 Piatt's Duophil. 3yrs, 7st 51b Finlay O f Mr F Bates's Grouse Moor, 3yrs, 6st lllb Allsopp 0 } Mr W G Johnson's Mem d'Or. 3yrs, 6st lllb .Pe .ke 0 Winner trained bv Enoch, Newmarket. Betting-3 to 1 agst Jessamy, 4 to 1 agst Rough and Ready, 9 to 2 agst bpearmint. 100 to 14 agst Albertus, and 100 to 8 each agst Woodlark, Grouse Moor, and First; Consul. First Consul made the running, and won by half a, length; three lengths bet ween the second and third. Woodlark was fourth, Spearmint fifth, La Croise R sixth, and Albertus IS3t.. 3,30—The DOVERIDGS HANDICAP PLATE of 850 SOVS; winners extra. Straight Mile. i Mr J Lowther's Workington, 5yrs, Sst 81b (car 8st 101b) { J Watts 1 1 Mr W de la Rue's Dearest. 4yrs, 7st 131b (101b extra) G Chaloner 21 Colonel North's Old Coin, 4yrs, Sst 41b (101b extra) j M Cannon 31 I SirR Jardine's St Benedict, 4yrs, 7st 91b Allsopp O Mr H Miiuer's Gavot.te, 3yrs, 7st 71b R Chaloner O Mr Crest's Ecuador, 4yrs, 6st 9ib Chandley 0 Lord Rodney's St Raphael, 3yrs, 6st 71b Blake Q I Mr B Coleman's Orpheus. 3yrs. 6st Bradford 0 j Winner trained by Enoch. Bettinjt-5 to 4 agst Workiugton, 5 to 1 agst Ecuador, 6 to 1 agst Old Coiu, 7 to 1 agst St. Benedict, 8 to 1 agst Dearest, and 100 to 8 agst Gavotte. St. Raphael, on the 1elt, made the running from Workington and Dearest, with Ecuador,on theright, IN front of Old Coin. Gavotte, and Orpheus, with St. Benedict in the rear. So they ran for balf the journey. when Ecuador drew to the front., but a quarter of a. mile from home Workingtou drew away, followed by Dearest. and won bv a length bad third. Ecuador was fourth, Gavotte fifth, Orpheus next, aud St. Raphael last, 3.55—A 8KLLING HUNTERS' FLAT RACE PLATE of 80 sovs, for four year olds and upwards; weight for age; selling and other allowances. About two milea* on the flat. Mr Bambridge's P and 0. 5yrs, list 101b Mr Abington Lord Dudley's Burton, aged, 12st 71b Owner TI' Mr F Piatt's Morphia. 5vrs, list 131b.Capt Maudsley & Mr C W Waller's Martel, aged, 12st 3lb Lord Royston « BettilJg-3 to 1 on P acd 0, 4 to 1 agst Burton, a 100 to 8 agst Morphia. The last-named was followed by Martel, with the favourite lying last, to the bend for home, where P ANA I. o came with a rattle. aNd won easily. The winner was sold to Mr Smith-for 130gs. 4.20—The OSMASTOX STAKKS of 3 sovs eaoh for starters, with ICIO added, for two year old maidens at the time of naming colts 8st lUlb, tillies and geldings Set 71b; winners extra; penalties and allowances. About five furlongs. Mr C H Jolliffe's Norah filly, Sst 31b Bradbury 1 Mr Egremont's Drumlina, 8st. 31b M Cannon 2 Mr H Sraitb-Turbei ville's Whit-Sunday, 8st 31b Mulien 3 Mr J B Clayton's Ladysmith, Sst 3lb Woodburn 0 Mr R J Mann's Harbour Light, Sst 71b Ohandley 0 « Mr W Gardner's Ejector, 8st, 31b R Chaloner 0 Mr B Benison's Capability colt, Sst. 61b Widowfield 0 Lord Hastings's Circlet, 8st 311J G Barrett (l Winner trained by Clement. Bettlng-7 to 4 agst Lady Smith, 3 to 1 agst Circlet, 5 to 1 agst Norah filly, 103 to 12 a;;st Ejector, and 100 to 8 agst. any other. Norah filly made all the running, and won by A length; a length and a half separated the second and third. Harbour Light was fourth, and Capability coH last. LATEST COURSE PETTING. JUBILKK STAKES. 500 to 7C agst FitzSimon, 1 1000 to 100 — Queen's Birthday, t 100 to 7 Nllrrator. t Two THOUSAND GUINEAS. 2 to 1 agst Gouverneur, t There was a very limited market. and thequotattont above will explain all the business that came under notice.

PLUMPTON MEETING. 1.60—The OPEN HURDLE RACE of 40 sovs, for four yeilr olds and upwards; weight forage. Two miles, over eight hurdles. Mr H Grove's Duke of Burgundy, 4yrs, lOst 7lb Escott 1 Capt Paynter's Cupid, aged. list 71b Owner 2 .1 ATr J A Howard's Glossary, 4yrs. lCst 71b J Page 5 « Winner trained by A Dav, Arundel. Betting-5 to 2 on Duke of Burgundy, 11 tn 4 agst Cupid, alld 10 to 1 agst G-lossarv. Won easily bV a length a similar distance between the second and third. 2.20-A SELLING HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 60 sovs 1 the winner to be sold for M sovs. Two miles, over eisht hurdles. Mr Hornby's Clough, 4yrs, list 2ib .T Wear I Mr T Brinckman's Sienna, aged. 12st 2tb J Hall 2 1 Mr Howard's Cannonade, 6yrs, 12st J Page S Mr Nesbitt's Eight Bells, aged, 12sfc 7lb .Capt Owen 0 } Mr W Kennedy's Woodman, aged, 12st, 2lb.Sherlock t Mr Butcher's Hopscotch, aged, list 101b Trickle O ? Mr S Woodland's Codicil, 4yrs, list R Woodland Q > Winner trained privately. Betting—9 to 4 agst, Clough, 11 to 4 agst Cannonade, 6 to 1 each aget Eight Bells, Woodman, and Sienna, and 10 to 1 agst any ot iier. Won by six lengths; a short head between the second and third, 2.50—A MAIDEN HUNTERS' 8TEHPLKCHA.SE of 45 sova. J1 for four year olds and upwards; weight for axez ) winners extra. Two miles, Old Round Course. V Capt Howard's Claude Duval, 4yra, lOst 5111 „ R Nightingall 1 Mr De Crano s Fournoster. 4yrs, 10st51b A Niuhtingall 2 Mr H L Powell s Little Buttercup, 4vrs, lOst 61b „ „ Servier 3 > Baron C de Tuyll's Kedar, 4yrs, lOst 51b Mr J C Dormer Q S Winner trained privately. Betting-6 to 4 on Kedar, 2 to 1 agst, Fourpogter, 5 ta 1 agst Claude Duval, and 20 to 1 agst Little Buttercup. i Won by two lengths a bad third. Kedar fell. 3.3J-A HUNTERS' SELLING HURDLE RACE of 50 sove, for [ four year olds and upwards; weight for age certain, J allowances; the winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two t miles, over eight hurdles. i Mr S Woodland's Livebait, aged, list 9ib.B Woodland 1 Mr S Woodland's Sunshade, 4yrs, lOst 91b Owner 2 Mr Parker's Highclere. 6yrs, Ust 91b.J page 3 j Mr Savage's Spanish Main, aged, list 91b Trickle 0 Mr Swan's Durango, aged, list 9lb oensier a I Mr E M Owen's Poet, 5yrs, list 51b Owner Q Winner'trained privately. Betting- Evens on Sunshade, 5 to 1 each agst Durango and Spanish Main, 6 to I agst Livebait, and 10 to 1 apt; 5 any other. Won by three lengths six lengths divided the second and third. Spanish Main was fourth, and Poet last. 4.0-The SHOHEHAM HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE of 40 sovs. for four year olds and upwards; weight for age winners extra; maiden and other allowances. About two miles and a quarter. Capt Owen's Hiccough, aged, list31b Guy 1 ilr Reeve's Ebor, 5yrs, lOst 101b Escott O Mr Owen's Madge, aged, 10st3lb Owner 0 Lord Dudley s Cautious, 6yrs, lOst 3lb .T Adams A Winner trained by Swatton, Alresford. Butting—5 to 4 agst Cautious, 5 to 2 agst Ebor, 3 to I agst Hiccough, and 10 to 1 agst Madge. Hiccough finished alone, Ebor and Cautious ran out. a.nd Madge fell. 4.30-The LANCING MAIDEN HUNTERS' HURDLE RACtt ot 40 sovs, for four vear olds and upwards; weight for age; winners extra. About two miles and a quarter. over nine hurdles. Mr F Swan's Torquay, 6yrs, list 121b Capt Owen l Kr Leeve s Kaiser, 5yrs, list Mr Atkinson Z Mr A S Soden's Running Clara, 4yrs, lOst 51b ir r> w 1. J Walsh 5 Mr De Montmorency's Olinska, 4yrs, 12st 51b.Owner 0 Winner trained by Swatton. Alresford. Betttng-ll to 4 on Torquay. 5 to 1 agst Kaiser, 6 to 1 Running Clara, and 10 to I agst Olinska. Won by two lengths; four lengths between the:second and third. 4.40-A MATCH; 50 sovs. 10 ft; list 71b each. Two miles, over the Steeplechase Course. Col Cumberledge's Fiddle-head, aged, pays forfeit.

ALLEGED ATTEMPTED MURDER OP MISTRESS. A domestic servant, nr.med Mary Eccles. was committed for trini at Birkenhead on Saturday, 7 charged with attempting to murder her mistress 1 by beating her witb a large key oa March J2.. j