Weekly Mail

RUSSIA AND BULGARIA. Russian War Preparations. CENTRAL NEWS TELEGKAM.1 VIENNA, Sunday. News reaches this city from the frontier town of Jassv that great activity prevails at Sebastopol in the completing and fitting of the ironclad war vessels now in course of construction. Gangs of workmen are engaged throughout the night to :arry on the work of the day labourers. The entrances to Sebastopol and Baiaclava are closed, torpedoes being in position to protect both har- bours. Stations of observation have been estab- lished at various places along the coast. A regi- ment of cavalry has just arrived to strengthen the existing garrisons. The Re-call of Gadban Pasha. L" CENTRAL NEWS TLILEGRA-M.J VIENNA, MONDAY. A telegram from. Sofia states that the Govern- ment have oresented a report to the (Jrand Vizier, in which they allege that Gadban Pasha, having relations with the Opposition, has represented matters to the Porte in a light prejudicial to Bul- garia. It is in consequence of this that Gadban has been re-called to Constantinople to answer in- quiries upon the matte1'. Colonel Mutkuroff, one of the Regents, has been received with marked enthusiasm during his visit to Roumelia. The population have the greatest confidence in the Government. The military conscription has been completed in 36 cantons. Trial of the Belgium Conspirators. CENTRAL NEWS" TELSOSAM.} VIENNA, T. "SDA. The trial of the three officers and two cadets for participation in the last emeute at the iV'ilitary School in Sofia commences to-morrow. It is oe- [J Sofia that rhe influential Russian agitator Bajcz,-rr has been smuggled into the Russian Embassy :a a trunk. The Candidature of the Prince of Mingrelia. fA BEOTFR'S TK^IIA RAM.] VIENNA, TTTESDAT. Intelligence from Sofia nates that the German Government lately proposed "o the Viennit Cabinet to despatch an iientica] Note to xiie Bulgarian Governmect urgently recommending it to effect a reconciliation with Russia, md to elect she Prince of Miogrelia. In ^ell-informed circies, however the existence of such a Note is denied, although it is certain that Co-j.nr Herbert. Bismarck advised the deputation to eci«e o terms, and diplomatists con eid. r /c impossible to overcome thsdifficulties with- out German mediation. Telegrams from various quarters report extensive armaments on the part oi Russia.

AN EUROPEAN WAR IMMINENT. Russian Preparations. [" CENTSAL NEWS TELEGRAM. J VIENNA, TUESDAY EVENING. Several Polish newspapers publish reports of Sxtensive purchases of horses by the Russian military authorities. It is also stated from Kis- chineff that a general movement of troops is observable. It. is, however, extremely difficult to obtain trustworthy information respecting such matters. [EXCHANGE TELEGMLPIZ COMPANY'S TIXEGBAM."] PARIS, TUESDAY. The formidable armaments undertaken by the Government here have caused an uneasy feeling. .The hew engines of war for the forts and the new rifles for the army are to be completed by the spring, and this is thought to bode no good to the peace of the near future. All the State manufac- tories are now working to their utmost capacity. It is reported that Italy is also preparing for war. et is reported here that Germany has resolved to v increase her troops in Alsace and Lorraine.

i> — — The Bribery by a New York Alderman. ["CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM.] NEW YORK, MONDAY AFTERNOON. The second trial of Alderman M'Quade on tharges of bribery and corruption during his term of office in the New York Corporation concluded to-day. The jury found the prisoner guilty, and he was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment, and ordered to pay a fine of 5,000 dollars. The verdict and sentence meet with general approval.

Fatal Railway Accident in Russia. [" DAILY CHRONICLE" TELEGRAM.") VIENNA, MONDAY NIGHT. A railway catastrophe is reported from Char- kow, in Russia, two trains having come into colli- sion on Saturday night. Both engines and seven carriages were smashed one of the engine drivers and three conductors and nine passengers being killed. Over 30 passengers were injured. The Capture of Stanley Falls. l" ItEUTER'S" TELEGRAM. J BRUSSELS, TUESDAY. The Independance Belge publishes an account of the evacuation of the station of Stanley Falls com- municated to that paper by Captain Coquilhot, of the Belgian Army. who has just returned to Brussels from the Congo. Captain Coquilhot was the officer who marched to the relief of the station, and rescued Mr. Deane and his companions. His account confirms the death of Lieutenant Dubois by drowning in the Congo on the retreat from the Talis. The evacuation was caused by the defenders' supply of ammunition running short. When Cap- tain Coquilhot went up the Congo by steamer he saw the burning ruins of the station buildings and theArab flag hoisted. He was compelled to withdraw owing to the heavy musketry fire kept up by the Arabs, who were in ambush in the neighbourhood. owing to the heavy musketry fire kept up by the Arabs, who were in ambush in the neighbourhood. On his way back Captain Coquilhot met with Mr. Deane aDd his companions, whom he took on board. HJ inflicted severe punishment on the Arabs at Y oporra, where he put them to flight, ifter a sharp engagement, in which he was him- }elf wounued, with twelve of his party. Captain I' -Coquilhot does not believe the capturo of Stanley falls to oe the prelude to a descent of the Arabs lpon the Lower Congo, and points out that in anv :ase there will be arapie time to bar their passage, *nd even to re-take the Pails station. He considers ,t probable that the Arabs will use the station as a Case for marauding expeditions in the surround- ing district, and will re-commence hunting for slaves. 1 Collapse of a Pier at Philadelphia. A Lloyd's telegram from Philadelphia on Tues- day says that a pier there has sunk, the shore and wharf having collapsed with a portion of the Lord Clivo's cargo. No particulars are given. Loss of a Barque and Twenty-Five Lives. r" RECTER'S TE1.EGRAMS.] NEW YORK, FRIDAY. The whaling barque Atlantic, of New Bedford, has been wrecked near San Francisco. About 25 of those on board perished. NEW YORK, SATURDAY. It is stated that most of the men who perished in the whaling barque Atlantic, which was wrecked just alter leaving San Francisco, were below asleep. I Boiler Explosion in Italy. 21.1. L" CENTRAL NEWS TELaSRAM. j ROME, MONDAY AFTERNOON. At Lecco to-day the bciler used at the works connected with the construction of a new railway I bridge burst, killing six workman and injuring a number of others. A Band of Smugglers Killed by an Avalanche. I f" DAILY ctf RONICLK TELEGBAM.1 VIENNA, SUNDAY NIGHT: Ths whereabouts of a gang of Italian smugglers lias bsen disor|v<yp»} in a very tragic jr.artner. The band, seven* <-u in number, were either n hiding or engaged in crossing some mountains near Vicenza, when they were over- whelmed by an avalanche, which swept them down the mountain side, and killed the whole band.

NEWS IN BMEF. Dr. Keatinge, the clerical impostor, being in delicate health, his occupation in prison has been changed from picking oakum to tailoring. The steamer Shoreham, of London, was wrecked near Sunderland on Sunday night during a storm. The crew were saved. A Lloyd's telegram states that the steamer Ranzani, from Swansea, has arrived at Leghorn with sundry deck damages, and a seaman named Morgan lost overboard. A telegram from Napier. New Zealand, reports that a fire has occurred 111 that town, by which a block of buildings, covering an area of two acres, has beers destroyed. The damage is estimated at £ 40,000. On Saturday a young man named John Harlech, aged 17, in tiie employ of the Ruabon Coal and Coke Company, was killed. While engaged filling coal into a wagon, the roof of the pit fell and buried him. From April 1 to December 12 the receipts amounted to £ 56,690,916, and the expenditure to £ 59,412,664; baiauces, £ 2,635,4-H. Corresponding period of last year: Receipts, £ 55,939,945; expen- diture, £61,734,051; balances, £ ii,436,093. At Glasgow Circuit Court on Tuesday Lord Young sentenced Bank Callicia Valiancher, a Spanish seaman, to penal servitude for life for fatally stabbmg Patrick Donnelly in a lodging- house in Glasgow in November. On Monday night a man, whose name is sup- posed to be John Johnson, attempted to commit suicide at Erskine's Hotel, Dublin, by cutting his throat. He lies at Jervis-struet Hospital in a pre- carious state. Documents found on him indicate that he is a clergyman. The wife of a collier named France, living at Aspull, near Bolton, murdered her child, six months old, on Saturday, almost severing the head from the body with a table knife. She gave herself up to the police, and stated that the Holy Ghost had told her to commit the murder. The net surplus of the Carnarvon National Eisteddfod is stated to be JE60 odd. The committee have decided to make a donation of £ 30 to the National Eisteddfod Association, the remainder of the balance being applied to the funds of the Carnarvon Literary and Scientific Institute. Intelligence reached Lerwick on Tuesday night that a small fishing boat, containing a. man named James Balfour, his son, and another lad, was on Tuesday morning proceeding up the Olna Firth, when a sudden squall capsized the boat, and the three occupants were drowned. An alarming gas explosion occurred at the Inland Revenue Offices, North Shields, on Monday morning. A charwoman went into the office. found a considerable escape of gas, and struck a match. A loud explosion followed, severely in- juring the woman and a postman who went to her assistance. The ship Maggie Trimble, of Liverpool, belong- ing to R. G. Sharpe and Company, and which has just arrived in tow from Iquique, Peru, reports having been in collision with a vessel In the Channel and having her bowsprit carried away. A Danish seaman named Christian, whc was lying in his bunk at the time, was crusned to death At Manchester on Saturday a youth named Ingham was committed for forgery. Prisoner, left in charge of his office by Mr. H J'nes, agent, forced open a'drawer, obtained a cheque-book and forged his master's name to a cheque for £ 125. This, however, was mora than Mr. Jones had in the bank. and he then forged anotiier cheque for £ 110, I obtained the money and absc- idee. I At <~3iwick, near Notting: irn, on Saturday night, i farm labourer üam6'. Staples, his wife, and thrie children on retiring to rest. arried to their be-lroom a pan containing --ome lighted coke. On Sunday morning the whole 'airiiiy were found y in an unconscious condition. Mrs. Staples died 3nortiy afterwards, but the others have I recof-ored. i On Sunday morning, shortly after midnight. Dr. Robert D. Lyons died at his residence, Merrion- square, Dublin. He had been a member of Parlia- ment for Dublin City from 1880 until the general election of 1885, when he was ousted by the Nationalists upon an objection to his nomination I' paper, and he did not contest the point of his defeat. We understand that a number of the members of the Council of the Society for t41e Utilisation of the Welsh Language in Education have been sum- moned to give evidence before the new Commision on Education. Amongst the rest we notice the names of Archdeacon Griffiths, Mr. D. Isaac Davies (B.Sc.), Mr. B. G. Evans, Dr. Isambard. Owen, and Mr. T. Marchant Williams. The report of the Privy Council on diseases of animals for 1886 shows that during the year there has been only one outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, which affected ten animals, against over 18,000 outbreaks, affecting 460,000 animals in 1883. There have been 523 outbreaks of pleuro-pneumonia, which is also a decrease and swine fever shows a decrease of over 1,000 outbreaks on the previous year. A fire broke out on Monday morning at the Roman Catholic Schools, Kelvedon, Essex. The young lady inmates were safely got out and engines were telegraphed for to the neighbouring towns, but the whole of the buildings, which cover a frontage of 150 yards, with a depth of 50 yards, were destroyed, with the exception of a portion of the chapel attached. The damage, which is esti- mated at JE2,000, is partly covered by insurance. The" Central News" understands that a move- ment has been commenced having for its object the presentation of a Jubilee offering to the Queen from the women and girls of the United Kingdom. It is proposed that the contributions shall range from a penny to a sovereign, and that the names of all the contributors shall be presented to her Majesty, who will be invited to decide on the torm the offering shall take. A large and influential committee has already been formed. On Sunday afternoon a fire broke out in a Primitive Methodist Chapel near Nottingham. It originated in the floor underneath the choir gallery, through the overheating of a flue. When the fire was discovered the flames had a good hold of the building, and before they could be extinguished the choir gallery and organ were destroyed. Con- siderable damage was done to other parts of the edifice by fire and water. The building is com- paratively new, and the damage is covered by insurance. The" Press Association" is informed on good authority that the position of Lord of Appeal-in- Ordinary about to be vacated by Lord Blackburn will be filled by Lord Justice Cotton, of the Equity Bar. This will greatly strengthen the composition of the supreme tribunal over which the Lord Chancellor presides, inasmuch as at present equity law is not represented on that body. It is regarded as extremely probable that Mr. Macnaghten, M.P., of the Chancery Bar, will be Lord Justice Cottons' successor in the Court of Appeal. A Belfast correspondent writes:—"The comet discovered a few weeks since by Mr. Barnard, of Nashville, U.S., can now be seen here. During the past few days it has travelled north of the sun, and is proceeding rapidly to the south-east. The even- ing on which it could best be seen was Thursday last, when the air was remarkably clear. It was towards the west in the constellation Ophiuchus, in R. A. 17h. 50m., and north declination 13 55deg. The nucleus appeared as bright as a star of the third magnitude." About one o'clock on Saturday morning the police succeeded in frustrating an attempted burglary at the premises of Mr. Isaac White, jeweller, Ludgate-hill. A policeman upon his beat was the first to observe signs of the robbers pre- sence, and he quietly obtained the assistance of some other constables, with the result that the men were surrounded whilst still in the building. A desperate struggle ensued, and one of the thieves made his escape, but his two confederates were secured, and taken to the bridewell, close by. One of the prisoners sustained a severe injury to his back. At a special meeting of the Field Sports Pro- tection and Encouragement Association it has been unanimously resolved, 11 That, having regard to the weit-k" jwn and increasing scarcity of hares througw.c the country, and the grave reasons that exitc for believing that their total extermination '.aider the existing state of the law is only a matter of time, is has now become necessary that the provisions of the Ground Game Act should be modified by Act of Parliament, and that a close time for hares be provided, not only in the interests of field sports, but also to prevent the nation from being deprived of a valuable supply of food," An extraordinary accident is reported from Coalville at the works of Messrs. Stapleford and Company, engineers. Two men, named Wilkius and Carew, were iron straightening in one of the shops. Carew held the iron while Wilkins dealt it heavy blows with a sledge hammer. Whilst Bngaged in this occupation the head of the hammer suddenly flew off and hit Carew with great force in the mouth. The unfortunate man immediately fell, and it was feared that the blow had killed him. He was, however, alive, with the head of the hammer stuck fast in his mouth, and some diffi- culty was experienced in removing it. When it was done his face presented a shocking spectacle his teeth bad disappeared, and his lips and the lower part of his face were a confused mass. He now lies in a critical state. I. Annie Butcher, a child living with her parents in Cherry wood-road, Birmingham, was shockingly burnt through playing with the fire in her mother's house on Saturday. The girl was attended to at the Queen's Hospital, where she was detained, no hope of her recovery being held out.—A similar case was treated at the same institution on Sunday. Charles Alfred Gregory, a child of about three years of age, was playing with lighted paper in his parents' house, 3, New Buildings, back of Rupert-street, when his clothes ignited. He is not expected to hv.—Aibert Greaves (3), 28 Court. 1 house, Lichfield-road, and Herbert Wilson (2), Harborne-lane, who were admitted to the General Hospital on Friday, suffering from burns and scalds, died on Sunday, A fatalitv occurred under circumstances of a shocking character on Saturday afternoon close to the Paaiham Station, on the Lancashire and York- shire Railway. Robert Robson, labourer, living at 19, Kay-street, Bolton, was employed with two other men, named Dart and Neil, in making excava- tions for the erection of a signal post. Robson was standing close to or inside the rail talking to the other men, who were in the hole, when an engine, with brake van attached, dashed down the incline in the direction of Blackburn. Despite the prolonged whistle from the engine, which the officials in the booking-office declare to have heard, Robson made no effort to get away, and was struck by the engine. He was carried about 25 yards and left between the rails. His body was terribly mutilated, one leg and arm being broken and the skull smashed, the brains being exposed. It is stated that the men were in drink at the time. Robson, who was 30 years of age, leaves a widow and one child. Neil also received slight injuries. At the Mansion House, London, on Tuesday, Wm. M. Henry Oliver, who has been carrying on business as a stock and share dealer in Cannon- street, London, and at Liverpool, was charged with misappropriating certain bills of exchange for JE500 and mining shares of the value of £ 1,000, which had been entrusted to him for a specific purpose. Defendant was committed for trial. Mr. Gladstone, writing to Mr, Macleod on the subject of the Crofters Act, says I regret that. on account of still weighter engagements, to enter upon the important subject of your letter is beyond my power. I decline all political controversies at present except one. Nor is this from indifference to other matters, but because it is my belief that progress will not, really be made with them until this one is out of the way." A xhocking accident happened on Tuesday morning in Perth-street, Glasgow. The police on duty noticing a strong smell of burning, burst open the "door of the house occupied by a Mrs. M'Kinnon, and found her lying on the floor in flame3, with a broken paraffin lamp ciose to her. She was removed to the Infirmary, where she died.—John Stead, who was fi-'isrhtfully burned a few days ago, also died in the Infirmary on Tuesday morning. At Bow-street Police-court, London, on Tuesday the further examination took place of Sir William Montague Call, Colonel Sandovel, and Mr. Baird on the charge of fitting out a naval expedition to the friendly State of Venez.uela. Evidence was given of the purchase by Colonel Saudovel of two Krupp guns and some shot and shell, all of which were shipped to Antwerp. Robert Robertson, master mariner, proved that he was engaged by defendants as master of the vessel Justicia. At Antwerp some rifles and blasting powder were I snipped. Altogether there were 250 cases of rifles on board. The case was adjourned till Thursday.

I Recreations for the People. An Uproarious London Vestry. I On Tuesday morning there was a large atten- I dance at the Paddington Vestry, considerable inte- rest being felt in a deputation headed by the Rev. Marshall Tweddell, vicar of St. Saviour's, Padding- ton, chairman of a committee for providing a ton, chairman of a committee for providing a public recreation ground for the parish. The vicar {the Rev. Walter Abbott) presided, and a vicar (the Rev. Walter Abbott) presided, and a long debate took place on a motion with regard to the medical officer, Dr. Stephenson, having, It I was alleged, taken private practice, against j the terms of his agreement. In the course of the discussion the most violent language was used, and at one time the Babel r i tongues was some- thing astonishing. Dr. '^ush, referring to some remarks of a Mr. Whurr, who positively gave the lie to one member, jaid that he did not care what tailors or cobblers said. Cries oi Disgraceful!" "Is that Parliamentary ?" 1 don't believe you," I don't care for doctors either, rent the air, aid th" chairman had great difficulty in obtaining order, and ultimately his wise suggestion to refer me matter back for further consideration was carried. The Rev. Marshall Tweddell (with whom was General Lowry, Dr. Clifford, Mr. Hewlett, and other influential in- habitants) said that he desired to bring before the committee a scheme which would intrinsically commend itself to the parish. That was to secure the one open space in the parish, which must oe acquired now or never. They suggested that the matter should be considered by the Jubilee Committee, and that advantage should be taken of Mie -ri i isui caused by the Queen's Jubilee to secure i',r tiie puor of the parish a recreation i ground, where they might escape from their crowded surroQndings and find rest and quiet, while another part of the grounds would be devoted to cricket, football, lawn tennis, and other athletics. which were so beneficial to body and mind. They regretted that the scheme, which they pressed on the vestry with all the earnestness and intensity at their command, was in a somewhat crude state, but the necessity of bringing the matter forward before a Town-hall or public library-sites for which might be acquired at any time—were decided on as the form of the Jubilee commemoration must be their excuse. They were actuated solely with the desire of benefitting the parish in which they were proud to live and work, and would at once efface them- selves if the vestry took the matter up. Mr. Tweddell's remarks were favourably received, and, after a few questions had been asked, the matter was referred to the Jubilee Committee.

How we Reward our Soldiers. Extraordinary Experiences of a Crimean Hero. Mr. G. R. Strachan writes to the Pall Mall Gazette from the Chelsea Vestry-hall as follows :— When I was carrying out the relief works last spring for the unemployed I came across many curious and painful cases, but none of them equalled that of Nathan Hervey, a tall, finely- built man, of good appearance and address, in whose case I desire your aid. He applied for work at the rate of 4d. per hour, but I soon saw that he was educated above the men who usually hack up roads, and he was, therefore, put to checking the loads of rubbish removed from the work. I have frequently employed him at odd times in checking loads of material going out and coming in, and have found that he is qualified to take a position requiring intelligence and upright- ness. On questioning him he states that he was a drummer boy in the Grenadier Guards, and at the age of eighteen lie enlisted in the ranks. He joined the 11th (P.A.O.) Hussars, and served through the Crimean War. He took part in the Battle of the Aima, and was one of the heroes who actually rode in the charge at Bala- chva. In this charge he was wounded and cap- tured. After lie became convalescent he, with his fellow-prisoners, were marched to Veronetz, 913 versts north of Sebastopol. The Russians gave them nine copecks (3td.) per day, and they found themselves in food and boots. In August of the following year they marched to Odessa and were exchanged for Russian prisoners held by the English. When he returned to his regiment he had the honour of having the 3^d. per day deducted from his pay, and also the price of another kit which he was unfortunate enough to lose in the famous charge. He rose to the rank of drill ser- geant, and left the army in a fit of temper owing to a son of a noble house being put over his head after nine weeks' service, thus losing his pension. He then joined the police, and was sent to Cape Town, and was in time promoted to chief-con- stable of a district 600 miles up country. Here he lost his wife and five children, and gave up the ap- pointment in consequence. He returned to England, invested his savings in a tobacconist's business, and, being unused to trade, lost his all. He now is 58 years of age, and is dependent on odd days' work. It does strike one. sir, that a place is some- where seeking for this man, and I ask the aid of your columns to bring the man and the place together. I do not ask for charity for him, nor for money; he wants a place where he could earn his wages. I cannot employ him on the vestry's staff, as his age is above the limit, but this does not hold with private persons. If any of your readers can help him they can see him here by giving me a few hours' notice.

Fatal Carousing Bout. At Rugby on Monday (before Mr, R. H. Wood) James Rooney, an Irish horse dealer, who has lately been staying at Rugby, was charged by Superin- tendent Palmer with having caused the death of a labourer named Kelsey.-It appeared from the statement made that on Saturday Rooney met the deceased and another man, named Batchelor, and offered to pay for as much drink as they would take. It is reported that he spent 19s., and that the two men drank over 50 two-pennyworths of spirits each. Batchelor was taken to the police- station insensibly drunk, and Kelsey was conveyed to his home in an equally shocking state of intoxi- cation, and on Sunday morning about 7.30 he died. -Rooney was remanded on bail until after the coroner's inquest.

Attempted Suicide at Tredegar. At Tredegar Police-court on Tuesday (before Dr. Brown) Gwenllian Hughes, a young girl, aged 17, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by drowning, at the Park-' ow pond, on the 17th inst,-A witness, named Alice South, said that defendant told her she was going to drown herself, and she pulled off her jacket at the embankment of the pond.-Dr. Brown spoke in feeling terms to defendant of the seriousness of her offence, and afterwards discharged her upon her father becom- ing responsible for her behaviour for six months in the sum of £10.

The New Free Library at,, Swansea. The Removal of the Books and Works of Art. A special meeting of the Swansea Free Library Committee was held at the library on Tuesday evening, Mr. E. S. Hartland presiding. The report of the sub-committee appointed to meet the Pro- pertyCommitteeof the Town Council,and which had decided to postpone the formal opening of the new premises till the 25th of June next, was adopted, and the new library, with the exception of the circular reading-room and art gallery, having been placed at the disposal of the com- mittee, it was decided that immediate steps should be taken to remove the books and works of art into the new building. A sub-committee, consist- ing of the following gentlemen, was thereupon appointed to superintend the removal: — The chairman, vice-chairman, and Messrs. J. Deffett Francis, Chapman, Rogers, and Squire.

WHISKY AS A MEDICINE. — Fashion affects all things; indeed, it extends to articles of consump- tion, as well as to the remedies of our ills. Witness the extreme change from bleeding to the pres- cribing of stimulants. Fashion appears also to have crept into our complaints, for gout, which formerly was very little beard of, has in recent years caused trouble to a very large class of the community. This may account for the increased consumption of Whisky, which is frequently pre- scribed by the medical profession for those suffer- ing from this complaint. If this prescription is correct it may afford comfort to sufferers by know- ing that increased attention is being paid by large Whisky bonders to the maturing of this Spirit by giving it age in cask, which renders it not only more palatable but also more efficacious as remedy. Amongst other houses Messrs. Gilbey claim to have in their bonded warehouses at the 1 present time no less a quantity than 10,000 pun- cheons, while they quote, at very moderate prices, their Castle Grand" Whiskies, which they guarantee to be very old and thoroughly matured. Morning Post, Dec. 20,1886. <

Serious Railway Collision. Many Passengers Hurt. Whilst the Great Northern passenger train from Woolwich was standing at the platform of the Spa-road Station of the South-Eastern Railway on Tuesday morning it was run into by a train of empty wagons going to Bricklayer's Arms. The brake van of the former was smashed, and the guard so much injured that he had to be taken to the Hospital. Several passengers also complained of having been severely shaken. Traffic was much delayed, not only by the accident, but by the fog prevailing at the time. On Tuesday morning the second of the night Scotch expresses from Euston came into collision at Carlisle with a Midland engine, throwing the latter off the rails. Both engines were much "I damaged, but no one was hurt, although the steps of the carriages of the express were stripped off. I The cause of the accident was the frost interfering I with the action of the vacuum brake. The express ran forward some distance through the station, and came into collision with the Midland engine on the north side. Another alarming railway accident occurred on Tuesday morning on the North-Western Railway, outside the London-road Station, Manchester. A slow train for Stockport was despatched a few minutes after half-past nine, but was stopped at the distance signal, as the line was not clear. As the block system commences at this point, the station officials were not aware that the slow train had been stopped, and about ten minutes afterwards a Birmingham express was sent out. A dense fog prevailed at the time, and the driver, being unable to see the signals, ran into the rear of the Stockport train. Fortunately, he was proceeding cautiously, or the results would have been most disastrous. As it was, the goods van of the Stockport train was smashed, and several other carriages were damaged. Two passengers in the Birmingham train were injured, and were taken to the Infir- mary, whilst several passengers in the Stockport train were shaken. and the guard was also slightly injured.

Disastrous Fires in London. Two Firemen Seriously Injured. A fire broke out about eleven o'clock on Satur- day night in an untenanted private house, 24, Graf ton-street, New Bond-street, owned by a Mr. Davis, Originating in the ground floor, the fire rapidly made its way to the roof, in spite of the efforts of a large number of firemen, and extended to St. George's Chapel and to the residences of Lord Truro and Colonel Ogilvy, which were all seriously damaged. Mr. Davis's house, which contained nineteen rooms, was almost completely rained. The fire engines did not leave until six o'clock on Sunday morning, and men were engaged on the premises all day. Two firemen were seriously injured. A fire, which resulted in great damage to pro- perty, broke out on Saturday morning at No. 78, York-road, King's-cross, London, on the premises of Messrs. Bramston and Co., waterproofing manu- facturers. The buildings which face York-road, run back for about seventy feet to Canal-road, and extend right and left for some distance behind the property on each side in York-road. The pre- mises being thus located, Superintendent Hutch- ings was enabled to make a complete circuit of the fire. The inflammability of the stock stored on the premises was, however, so great that nothing could be done to stop the progress of the fire in the building in which it originated, the chief efforts of the brigade being concentrated to prevent its spreading to the surrounding property. About two o'clock some alarm was caused by the falling of about 40ft. of wall at the rear of the premises in Canal-road. The fire was extinguished by about half-past three. The following is the official estimate of the damage:—A building of two floors, about 75ft. by 35ft.; a building three floors, about 30ft. by 20ft. and a building of one floor, about 40ft. by 35ft. (adjoining and communicating), all used as a manufactory, offices, and stores, nearly burnt out and roofs off. The insurance and cause of the fire are unknown. The buildings on either side of Messrs. Bramston sustained slight damage.

Wreck of a Llanelly Steamer. Loss of All Hands. Intelligence reached Llanelly on Monday that the steamer Fawn had foundered off the Coal Rock, near Holyhead. All hands are supposed to hwve been lost. The Fawn left Llanelly for Liverpool at six a.m. on Monday, the 13th inst., with a cargo of tin-plates, copper, and Gwilym Evans's quinine bitters. No news whatever was received of her until Friday last, when it was reported that a vessel with her mastll above water was seen on a submerged rock off Holyhead which is known as the Coal Rock. On Sunday the owners of the Fawn deputed Captain Barrett, of the steamer Burry. to proceed to the spot, and on Monday that gentleman telegraphed to Llanelly that he had found out the vessel to be the Fawn, It is supposed that she struck the rock early last Tuesday morning. There can be little doubt that all hands have been lost. No bodies have been washed ashore. The Fawn was'owned by the South Wales and Liverpool Steamship Company. Built two years ago by Messrs. Samuel Bros., Llanelly, she was' classed A1 at Lloyd's, and, inclusive of bunkers, carried 370 tons. Her crew numbered twelve men all told. Of these the majority were married, and with the exception of the master-Captain David Edmunds, of Burry Port—nearly all resided at Llanelly. We have been unable to secure the names of all the crew, but they included the following:— David Edmunds, Burrv Port, master. Henry Edwards, Llanelly, mate. Thomas Harries, Llanelly, second mate. James Pryor, Llanelly. first engineer. Hugh Stone, Llanelly, second engineer. John Evans, Llanelly, fireman. Joseph Phillips Llanelly, able seaman.

Atlantic Liners in the late Gale. One Seaman Drowned. — Many Passengers and Sailors Injured. The steamer Zeeland, Captain Smith, from Antwerp for Philadelphia, with mails, passengers, and general cargo, arrived at Queenstown on Saturday with deckhouse and wheelhouse gone, and saloon damaged. She Ion one man overboard, and had several passengers injured. The Red Star Line steamer Belgian, which left Antwerp on December 1 and passed the Lizard on December 3, on the 8th encountered the full force of the gale. The lifeboats were smashed by a tremendous sea, which swept the decks and filled the engine-room. Twelve passengers were knocked down and injured, as were also several of the crew. Great panic prevailed, as it was feared the vessel would founder.

Extraordinary Suicide. Cremating Himself in a Grave of His Own Digging. A horrible tragedy was enacted at Kemerton, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, on Tuesday. A gardener named Adams had been for some time subject to religious mania, and, being impressed with the notion that God had commanded him to destroy his body, he set about to put an end to himself in the most deliberate manner. Digging a hole in the ground, he filled it with shells saturated with benzoline, and, setting it alight, he laid him- self down in the flames. In a short time his body was reduced to ashes, which, when collected, weighed only eight pounds. Inquest. An inquest was held at Kemerton, Towkes.. bury, on Tuesday afternoon respecting the death of Samuel Adams, aged 40, head gardener to Mrs Holland, Kemerton Court. Evidence showed that the deceased prepared a grave, 6ft. 5in. deep, in an outhouse, and placed in it a quantity of wood, .which he saturated with benzoline. He then got into the grave, laid face downwards, and set fire to the wood. When discovered the fire was still burning, but nothing remained of the wretched man except a few bones; The jury returned a verdict that deceased committed suicide whilst temporarily insane.

The Three Little Maids in Trouble at Vienna. One of the Three Little Maids," writing to the Era from Berlin on the 14th inst., says:—" We had rather an amusing adventure just before leaving the Austrian capital, the 'Three Little Maids' being on the point of imprisonment for insulting the officer who represented the fire brigade in the theatre, and who had stationed himself in one of the wings in such a manner that the artists could not pass him in their exits and entrances. He was very angry with us because, after repeated remon- strances with him, we all three trotted down to him and giggled at him from behind our fans to annoy him, and be declared that we had insulted him grossly, and he actually lodged a complaint against us with the police. It really threatened to become serious when Mr. Carte's representative was called down to the police-office, and was told that we were liable to be locked up for insulting an officer while in the discharge of his duty. However, this gentleman having suggested that the Three Little Maids' should come down and kiss the irate and injured officer, and so make peace with him, the case was dismissed, with laughter."

Accidents in the Football Field. In a football match at Caversham, near Reading, on Saturday for the Berks and Bucks challenge cup two young men, named Westjand Cooper, were severely injured. The former had his shoulcter dislocated, and the latter sustained severe cuts on the leg. In a football match at Gloucester on Saturday a player named Morris, of Cirencester, was thrown heavily on the frozen ground. He was picked up insensible and bleeding from the mouth. The UULULC oi the injury was not ascertained.

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The Frost. Accidents on the Ice.—Loss of Life A severe frost, with snowstorms in many dis- tricts, prevailed on Saturday and Sunday through- out the greater part of the United Kingdom. The frost of Saturday night in London was represented by a minimum of 21deg., or lldeg. of frost, on the grass, and a minimum of 27deg., or 5dog. of frost, in the air at Hyde Park Receiving House, while in the South-East district as low a temperature as 24deg., or 8deg. of frost, was indicated by the thermometer. At Sheffield while 200 people were skating the ice gave way and four persons were rescued with difficulty. The severe frost continues in London, and skat- ling has commenced on many of the suburban akes, though not in the parks. The weather in Glasgow is very severe, and in tne harbour there is a sheet of ice about a quarter of an inch in thickness. Up the Clyde the ice is in parts very thick, and it is expected that Loch Lomond will soon be showing signs of freezing. A great curling match took place on Monday afternoon at Bonspeil, on Johnston Loch, 85 rinks being engaged. Skating has vigorously commenced in various parts of. North Wales, intense frosts having pre- vailed for some days past. There was a further downfall of snow on Saturday night and on Sunday and everything bears a most winterly appearance. Snow covers the ground to a considerable depth, while the mountain ranges are all thickly enveloped, and many of the roadways are impasssble. Hunt- ing appointments have had to be suspended. The weather in the Braemar district of Scotland is almost phenomenally severe. Snow has been falling since Saturday night, and what roads arp not blocked are so heavy that the mails have, in some instances, been conveyed by sleighs. At Braemar on Monday, just before noon, thethermo- meter registered two degrees below zero. Deer and sheep require hand feeding. A sad ice accident occurred at Milltown, Dublin, on Sunday. Two brothers, named M'Loughlin, were sliding on a pond opposite their house, when the ice gave way and one disappeared. The other brother tried to save him. and was also submerged. Their father, hearing cries, rushed out of the house and ran on the ice to save his boys. The ice again gave way, and he sank, but rose and kept himself up by clinging to the ice. The two boys, meantime, came to the surface and clung to the ice, but eventually, in the presence of a large crowd, became exhausted, and, no ropes being at hand, one after the other they disappeared and were drowned. The father, who was dragged out by means of a wire rope, was conveyed home in a frantic condition. During the snowstorm in County Leitrim on Saturday night a man named Kelly, belonging to Glenade, near Manor Hamilton, was observed under the influence of liquor walking along the road. Nothing further was heard of him until Monday morning, when his dead body was dis- covered on the roadside, not far from Manor Hamilton, almost covered with snow. A sad ice fatality occurred at Holme Pierrepoint, near Nottingham, late on Monday night. A lock- keeper, named Smith, was engaged breaking the ice in the lock in connection with the River Trent to allow some boats to pass, when he slipped and fell into the water, which was of considerable depth. His wife's son, who witnessed the accident, rushed to his assistance with a long pole, but, though the man reached it, he could not hold on owing to numbness, and was drowned.

Extensive Fire in Bristol. A Warehouse Gutted. On Monday evening a fire of an extensive and destructive character occurred on the premises No. 28, Prince-street, occupied by the Western Provincial Manufacturing Company, drysalters and grocers' sundrymen. The firm occupy the houses Nos. 27, 28, and 29, Prince-street, the centre building extending back to the Quay. The work- men employed by the company left the premises No. 28 in seeming safety at about six o'clock, but 40 minutes later it WILS observed to be on fire. A representative of the firm at once communicated with the water police at Prince-street Bridge, and the officer on duty telephoned to the Central Police-station, where the information arrived at a quarter to seven o'clock. The fire brigade, under Inspector Prouting, immediately proceeded to the spot with the manual engine, and on their arrival found that, notwithstanding the efforts of the water police, who had got one standpipe at work, the building was well alight. At the back of the warehouse, which was a four-floor building of about 40fc. by 30ft., were some low sheds used as stables, and the premises at the rear of these facing the Quay are occupied by cork cutters. The brigade, seeing the serious nature of the con- flagration, quickly got two more stand pipes at work, and in the meantime the floating steam fire engine, which had with celerity been brought into position, commenced to play on the fire in a most effectual manner. About half an hour after the outbreak of the fire a portion of the roof of the adjoining house, No. 29, ignited; but by the order of Inspector Prouting, who, with his men, was work- ing in a most gallant manner, a powerful stream directed to the spot quickly put matters right in that quarter, though not before about 10ft of the roof had been burnt, and a quantity of goods stored within the place had been damaged by water. At this time a large portion of the roof of No. 28 fell in with a loud crash, and from time to time portions of this part of the structure fell. For upwards of two hours a continuous stream of water from seven deliveries was maintained, and at nine o'clock, the fire being practically got under, only one standpipe was continued. Owing to the severe frost, some little difficulty was at first experienced in getting at the mains, and after the brigade had been at work some time the road in the vicinity of the fire became exceedingly dan- gerous to pedestrians in consequence of the water freezing.

The Prize Fight for the Championship of England. At the Thames Police-court on Tuesday John Knifton, described as a butcher, and James Smith, a deal porter, surrendered to their recognizances charged with being principals in the intended prize fight for the championship of England. The thirteen other defendants charged as accessories also surrendered. Mr. Mead prosecuted for the Treasury, and the evidence given on the previous occasion was read over. Chief- Inspector West. who watched the case on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, in answer to one of the defendant's solicitors, said he had not a warrant to arrest the defendants. He found a box containing powdered resin, which Knifton told the magistrates was used by him when dancing the Highland Sing.—Sergeant Thicke said it was Knifton who, on being arrested, said he thought witness was on the other side of the water, and that had he stayed there he would have had a different name that night. He knew both Smith. and Knifton as peaceable men, and as the cham- pions of boxing.—The Magistrate dismissed two minor cases, and ordered the other defendants to find sureties in JE10 to keep the peace for twelve mon ths. — —

Another Prize Fight. The Aston police have in custody four men, named John Hunt, of Clifton-road, Aston; Patrick Smith, Cross Guns-yard, New Summer-street; Peter Ryan, Russell-street, Birmingham and Wm. Gerrard, Hatchett-street, Birmingham, who were brought up at Aston Police-court on Tuesday upon a charge of aiding and abetting in a prize-fight. The fight took place on Sunday afternoon at Witton, in a field at the back of the cemetery, the principals being two men named Archibald Everall and Ed. Barratt, of Birmingham. The men fought for half an hour, and at the conclusion of the contest Police-Constable Hatwell entered the field from over the cemetery wall. Being single- handed, he was unable to arrest any of the party at the time but, with the assistance of Police- Constable Clay, be shortly, a fte rwards apprehended Barratt's second, whom he found near the Boar's Head, Perry Barr. Further help arriving, three other prisoners were also secured, whom Hatwell identified as being present at the fight.

Starvation and Neglect. A remarkable case of self-neglect and starvation came before the Leeds coroner on Monday. An old man named Joseph Brownbridge lived alone, and, according to his brother, was too idle to work or even to prepare his meals, though his friends provided him with food and coals. He refused to exert himself in the slightest to get anything to eat or to keep himself clean. His condition was described as filthy in the extreme, and when a doctor was called he was found to be in a very feeble and emaciated state in consequence of his self-neglect. His friends decided on his removal to the workhouse, and as he was being lifted into the ambulance he suddenly expired. The jury found, in accordance with the medical evidence, that the old man had died from collapse, brought on by wilful neglect and starvation.

A Child Choked by a Quid." On Monday an inquest was held at Coventry touching the death of John Alfred Miligan, infant son of William Miligan, baker, 75, King William-street. It appeared that on Saturday morning at eleven o'clock, the child, who was seven weeks old, was put to bed upstairs, and the mother gave it a. "quid" to suck. A quid," it was explained, is a piece of muslin rag tied up and containing a sweet sub- stance-in this case a piece of custard biscuit- given to the child to induce quietness and sleep. At twelve o'clock she found the child dead, with the rag down its throat. Dr. Hird was summoned, and was of opinion that death was caused by choking. Both he and the coroner commented upon the danger attending the practice, and the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."

The Elemore Colliery Explosion. The Twenty-Eighth Death. John Luke, who was severely burned in the Elemore Colliery explosion on the 2nd of Decem- ber, died on Saturday. This makes the twenty- eighth death. The inquest was resumed at Hetton-le-Hole on Monday. Mr. Lrshman, certificated manager, pro- duced plans and diagrams, the examination of which occupied most of the day.—Workmen having given evidence that they bad been satisfied with the ventilation of the pit, the inquiry was adjourned.

Cardiff and the Queen's Jubilee. The Proposed Site for the New University College. [BY SENEX.] The two modes of commemorating the Queen's Jubilee at Cardiff, one the erection of ah Art Gallery and the other the building of an University College for South Wales. have gathered round them many supporters, and the advantages and disadvantages of both propositions are being very p 11 generally discussed; but there is no concealing the fact that the views of the inhabitants are largely in favour of the University College. The only objection I hear raised is the question of the suitability of the site as proposed by Alderman Jones. I understand that a body of gentlemen, some of whom, at ali events, favoured the erection of an Art Gallery, have gone over to the other side; and, while still objecting to the site on Ely Common, admit the principle, and propose this week to visit Penylan, as the most elevated spot in Cardiff, and, in their opinion, more suitable on that ground as a site for the University College. The land here belongs to Lord Bute and Lord Tredegar. It is not supposed but that, if Lord Tredegar's land is chosen, it. will have to be purchased: but there are some who seem to consider that there is no limit to Lord Bute's generosity, and, although his lordship has promised £5,000 towards the building of the College, there are grounds for be- lieving that he will give ten or fifteen acres of ground as the site of the building. The soil here is barren and full of springs, which it w: tl be difficult to get rid of, and some time since, when the corporation visited the locality, several of them regarded the site they had selected as too damp for a recreation ground. However, can a site be obtained here, his Worship the Mayor of Cardiff and a few others who propose visiting the locality in a few days, are sanguine of suc- cess. If the students resided at the College there would be something to say in favour of the scheme on the ground of elevation and the view to be obtained from the top or to the north of the hill, where Lord Bute's land is situated, but, it is not proposed that anything more than a College should be attempted. The nearest point to which students could be conveyed is the tramcar terminus at Roath Court; the rest of the distance must be performed on foot, and twice every day, during term times, probably four times a day, every student at the College would have to walk from half to three quarters of a mile. There is not a house within three-quarters of a mile of the suggested site where students could obtain lodgings, and those who have experienced the ascent of Penylan-hill in wet or boisterous weather would pity those who had to undertake the journey twice or four times a day. There are numbers of female students at the College are parents likely to send their children to a College in such a position that they would have to descend the hill during the winter, and when probably it was quite dark ? Excluding this, the distance to be walked by the students to and from the College would render the proposal impracticable. To the east of this the land belongs to Lord Tredegar, and there are sites beyond Roath Brook available for the purpose of a College, and adjacent to Newport-road, but it is intended to lay out the land on both sides of the Newport-road for build- ing purposes, and a sewer )ias been constructed in the road from Roath Brook to the River Rumney with that object in view, and fifteen acres of land here would cost a considerable sum of money. The charter points out that the College must be built within the borough, and the boundary from Penylan runs to the south. On the west of Peny- lan the most suitable site would be near the New Cemetery or to the south of the Barracks; but land here would be very expensive. From here the borough boundary would almost skirt the houses already built, the boundary crossing the north end of Cathedral-road and keeping on the south side of Pencisley-road. For the whole distance there is not a vacant piece of ground of sufficient area for a College that is not already laid out for building, or which the owner intends to do so and plans are being prepared for the purpose. If land,for recreative purposes can only be obtained at the rate of jElOO per acre, what would be required for fifteen acres of ground in close proximity to land already or about to be built upon ? The inaccessible character of the Ponvlan site will render that scheme impracticable then comes the question. Is any other site available ? To spend £15,000 or £ 20,000 on a site for the College under present circumstances appears absurd, unless much stronger reasons can be assigned against the site proposed by Alderman Jones than those which have been given. No doubt there are better sites to be obtained, but no site at all approaching it as regards position can be had on the terms on which, in all probability, this site will be offered for the purpose to the Council of the College. There would be no difficulty in get- ting the tramway extended to the common. Elv Station is within 300 yards of the north end of the common. Llandaff is only about a quarter of a mile distant, and the whole of the Ely-road and the west of Canton are studded with houses suitable as resi- dences for the students. All this is admitted, the one objection raised being that the common, as seen in its undrained state, is damp and marshy, but this, all practical men affirm, can be easily and effectually remedied by draining, and the overflow water passing into the sewers would be of advan- tage to the whole district. Lord Windsor, it is said, takes a great interest in the College. He has land adjoining the common which the proposed scheme would improve considerably. There iS a rumour that he would be willing to offer a site for the College at Penarth, but to enab!e this scheme to be carried out it would be necessary to incorporate Penarth with Cardiff, a suggestion that was made a short time since, and which busi- ness men say must come sooner or later. He would, without doubt, contribute to the cost of the new building at Ely, if erected there, and the brinkers will not, I think, forego their rights for any other purpose than the erection of the Univer- sity College. At present there is no scheme before the public which approaches the possibility of being realised as a Jubilee memorial but the one suggested by Alderman Jones.

Local Art Necessities. An Appropriate National Memorial. [BY MR. EDWIN SEWARD, R.C.A.] The celebration of her Majesty's Jubilee has in this part of Wales a greater significance than in many places, for it will be the red-letter day of a period which, roughly speaking, has seen the birth and development of that prosperous com- merce by which the industries of the locality have been opened to the world. With the remarkable increase of population so created,intellectual neces- sities have been met with more or less efficiency, but it is only during the last few years of the half- jentury that direct means have been found to provide for the more leading representative insti- tutions. In this district, where all kinds of wants long ago provided among older-established communities are still unmet, it is gratifying that the claims most favourably regarded at this moment by the public are those of two institutions, each of which has intellectual culture and refinement as its first characteristics. To quote the article of your con- tributor "Senex" on Saturday last, "There are two projects before the public which will before Ion. come into competition as to the one to be selected as a. memorial for her Majesty's Jubilee.' To the College project aid and support can always be anticipated with certainty, and your own able advocacy and that of practised writers like I Senex are so distinctly in its favour that the result, ultimately desired by all-good to the College—may be confidently reckoned on. With that understanding, discussion as to the right time or place for establishing it is outside the object of my communication, in which (as a previous bene- ficiary and supporter of the other institution) I aim at helping to set forth the claims that one now has on public consideration, and without which it remains inefficient and unsatisfactory. Advocates of the College will for themselves decide if they ought, justly or no, to press for the whole Jubilee apple," and even the most enthusiastic will, of course, admit that from the public, as an impartial Paris, the merits of neither claimant should be screened. The science and art education of Cardiff has from its beginning, years ago, been one of the leadidk factors in giving the reputation of the town among outsiders a. status which commercial success alone would not have retained for it. It was made a very important element in the peti- tion favouring the College being located here, and the argument that the Science and Art building could be available, in the first instance, for the College uses was at one time used very effectively. To actual results art and science in Cardiff can show a most satisfactory and even brilliant title; in few towns has the excellent system worked better or with more visible advantage, and it continues to be healthy and prosperous, probably as the result of its gradual and natural growth. Very seldom has the countenance or patronage 1)[ any highly influential person been brought in to its aid, and the sounding of its trumpet has been limited, as a rule, to a modest report of progress in the local press. Your con- tributor "Senex generously applies the following to the College, but as it is one of the best of argu- ments for the science and art training of Cardiff, I venture to quote it:— It is well known that the late Prince Consort spent the greater portion of his life in promoting education. Be was the founder of Science and Art Schools, and he itudied in every possible way to bring the education ;hat was at one time confined to the wealthier classes within the reach of the masses. The loving memory in which her. Majesty regards everything in which the Prince Consort was interested would lead her to look upon such an effort by the people of Cardiff with more than ordinary kindly feelings. She would see in it a iesire to associate her name with a work which, had he aeen living, the Prince Consort would have assisted in svery way lie could, Ac. Extension of the schools has become an impera- tive necessity, and I can quote continual cases in which students have been turned from the doors through lack of working facilities. Technological training and higher training in art must soon be forthcoming, and if there is to be no Jubilee aid tha weight of providing these must be borne by the town unassisted. But even the shortcomings of the schools can be sailed efficient in comparison with the meagre scope yet given for-A.rt Gallery purposes. As a fact, Cardiff has no Art Gallery, for it is only by some sort of happy accident that the rooms at the bop of the Library Buildings have obtained recog- nition as such. The actual outlay by the corporation lor this accommodation hardly jxceeued JE700, and yet within two years works of art of no less than twenty-fold value— -about £ 14,000—have been given to the building Looking at the i,- I. mercv.^iry result of value tor value, no coipui I.M IN Y -V. Illent ever yet made will compare with tuis. Ihu splendid examples of other corporations—say, at Nottingham Castle, Birmingham, Leeds, or Leicester—have never yet obtained from the public a response approaching this in proportion. Every inducement existed for pressing the Art Gallery question in Cardiff years ago, and the fact that hardly a noteworthy gift has passed into it for about four years is a proof that the public recognise the small real claim which Cardiff has to the dignity .of possessing an actual Art Gallery. Those persons in Cardiff who cannot afford artists' pictures for themselves, and who cannot pay periodical visits to the London or other exhibitions, have only, as an alternative to climbing about 40 feet to the present small collec- tion for the exercise of their taste, to trust to what they see and are told in auction-rooms and travelling shows of pictures—the ordinary resources of a town of, say, 6,000 inhabitants. The efficient, management of periodical exhibi- tions is a question of some expense and trouble to a corporation; but it is on that point that the Royal Cambrian Academy would, from its position, render good service, whilst its direct influence would be of the utmost benefit. Free training would be given by the Academicians to eligible students in oil and water colour paint- ing, modelling, sculpture, architecture, &c., sub- jects which the curriculum of no local institution (except the Science and Art Schools) even con- templates at present. The effect of sqch oppor- tuni ty as this on the lives of students and on the arts they are destined to practice can be foreseen in the praiseworthy success which your issue of Saturday last chronicles of Mr. J. G. John, a stu- dent of the Cardiff Art School, and who has ob- tained the silver medal of the Royal Academy and -020 for life modelling. Fortunately, Mr. John has been able to connect himself with the Royal Academy, but this cannot be the case with many a student, who, for lack of scope, may often have his abilities crippled or diverted. On every local science and art student who has passed certain stagos the Royal Cambrian Academy could confer a useful and valuable status and opportunity. The fact that her Majesty has made unusual con- cessions to aid the establishment of the Royal Cambrian Academy of Arts in some important Welsh town has before been stated, and it should be remembered that the position of Wales and of Cardiff in regard to this is peculiar at this auspicious moment. Every other town in the kingdom would seek in vain to hold the position which Cardiff happens to have within its grasp for giving loyal and direct effect to her Majesty's expressed desires. Such an opportunity for the exercise of practical loyalty, and in a. matter of necessity on all hands, will not again occur; further, Cardiff has authoritatively pro- mised to found the Royal Cambrian Academy. Will the voice of the public be that this chance must pass? If so, the efforts of those who will in any event stand by the cause of art will be restricted and driven back into narrow channels, unworthy the prestige of a town laying claim to buing the chief in the Principality. The partially national character of the College was one of the elements coveted by Swansea and Cardiff; the distinctively national character and Royal patro- nage of the Academy are essential reasons why Cardiff should feel proud of its promise to it and redeem the same, quite apart from any question of the Jubilee. One of your contributors finds fault with the Art Gallery idea because it is not comprehensive onough for a Jubilee memorial. The real sugges- tion is for a National Academy or National Insti- tute, and I think he will be content with its com- prehensiveness after considering the following rough outline of the public needs which, more or less pressingly, demand central accommoda- tion :— 1. The Royal Cambrian Academy of Arts. 2. Cardiff Science and Art Schools. Affiliated to same. 3. Technological Institute, l ibrary, and Lecture-room. 4. Naturalliistory Museum. Free. 5. National G-.tllerv, including" diploma" and students' pictures. Free. 6. Municipal Ai t Gkillery, Museum of Art Objects, and Fine Art Library. Free. 7. Headquarters in Wales of the Hon. Society of Cym. mrodorion. 8. Cambrian Society of South Wales and Monmouth- shire. Affiliated with Hme (?». 9. Cardiff Kai uralists' Society and Library. 10. Cardiff Literary Society. 11. Cardiff Photographic Society (working in connec- tion with S. and A. Syllabus Museum and Art Gal- lery,) Ac. Such a list as this probably errs on the side of too great a comprehensiveness, but, like any other venture, the present essentials need only be allowed for at first. One-half the list would give scope for a dignified and appropriate memorial— a National Institute and Royal Academy of Wales.

How to Strengthen our Hold on India. Under the above title Mr. J. M. Maclean, M.P. for Oldham, and one of the proprietors of the Western Mail, contributes a very able article to the current number of England, a weekly paper devoted to the furtherance of Conservative and Imperial principles. The paper deals very lucidly with the great question of the protection of our Indian Empire, and holds that Russian aggression is a reality which our statesmen should recognise and grapple with. The writer proceeds to show how our hold, not only on India, but on European politics generally, may be strengthened and ren- dered paramount. He says:—"What England needs in order to restore her character and credit with the nations of the world is that she should once more take the initiative in Imperial affairs, instead of waiting till some ener- getic adversary forces her reluctantly to abandon her deprecating attitude of passive resistance. The spectre of Responsibility seems now to appal the stoutest hearts amongst us. Talk to any English statesman of taking active measures to forestall Russia by the adoption of a forward policy, and the chances are ten to one that he murmurs a remonstrance about the overpowering burdens this country already has to bear, and the necessity of doing nothing to increase them. But we do not lessen our responsibilities by trying to put them out of sight. The owner of a splendid mansion, containing immense stores of valuable furniture and jewellery, cannot hope to defend it against the attacks of determined and well-armed burglars, or even in the end to save his precious skin, by hiding himself in his coal-cellar. The probability rather is, that the burglars will first spoil him of his goods, and then, when they find him. beat his brains out. It is the strong man armed and vigilant who keeps his life and property. So long as England is the greatest commercial nation in the world, and has interests to defend in all parts of the globe, her responsi- bilities remain the same whether she is prepared to meet them or not. Moreover, if our responsibilities have increased, our resources have increased in far greater proportion. Compare the situation of England now with what it was at the beginning of this century, when the Empire as it now exists was created. The population of these islands has trebled, and wealth has increased so enormously that Mr. Gladstone has estimated the accumulation of capital since the Peace of Paris to be equal to that amassed during the preceding eight centuries from the Norman Conquest, and Mr. Disraeli was able with justice to speak of the National Debt of 800 millions as a flea-bite.' The colonies, instead of being discontented and helpless, are now thoroughly loyal, and capable, not only of defending themselves, hut, in some cases, of send- ing relief to the mother country. In India all resistance has been crushed. Rebellion will never raise its head in that country till the Russians have reached the frontier; and England can do whatshe likes with the army and the revenue of her Indian Empire. Why, then, should Englishmen in these days be wanting in the spirit of thair ancestors, or let the world wonder at the decay of those enter- prising and martial qualities which used to be the pride and glory of the English race ?" After elaborating the argument and dealing with various phases of our internal policy in India, such as the making of railways, the opening up of trade, &c., the paper concludes as follows:- "If, instead of abandoning the Mediterranean, wo boldly show that we are determined to strengthen and make permanent our hold on the eastern shores of that sea, we shall simply fulfil the designs which Lord Beaconsfield had at heart when he annexed Cyprus and bought for England a direct share in the Suez Canal. If, on the other hand, we have not the spirit to undertake such an enter- prise, we may rest assured that all the intermediate countries between the Mediterranean and the Indian frontier will speedily fall under the control of the more energetic rival who is contending with us for the empire of Asia."

The Penygraig Relief Fund. An influential committee of ministers, trades- men, and others has been formed, in conjunction with the previous Workmen's Committee, to collect funds to relieve the most necessitous cases amongst the families of workmen suddenly thrown out of employment at this place. The distress is very great, this being the tenth week since the colliery stopped. All contributions will be thank- fully received and acknowledged by Mr. D. Richards, draper, Penygraig, the treasurer ap- pointed by the committee. The following contri- butions have been receivedMr. H. Richard, M.P., L25 Lord Tredegar, £ 10; Lieut.-Colonel Turbervill, £ 10; Sir H. H. Vivian, M.P., L2 2s.; ind Colonel Morgan, M.P., £1.

The Shipbuilding Trade of 1886. The Clyde shipbuilding returns for 1886, just issued, show that during the last twelve months 166 vessels, of the aggregate tonnage of 172,440. have been floated, compared with 241 vessels of 193,458 tons launched in 1885. As a constructive material, steel is becoming more popular every year. Several good orders are now in the market, md the Clyde builders expect to secure some of Lhem. The ships built on the Tyne this year re- presented 83,225 tons, being a decrease of 23,295 tons on 1885. The firm of Sir William Armstrong, Mitchell, and Co. built thirteen vessels, being an increase of 6,810 tons on that of last year.

Agricultural Depression. A remarkable instance of the depreciation in the value of agricultural land has been presented at a sale by auction at Newbury. The Snelsmore Farm Estate, comprising about 263 acres, with residence, farm-buildings, and cottages, was disposed of at the low figure of £ 3,120. The estate, which is within three miles of Newbury, originally cost £16,000. The farm was formerly let at a rental of S500 per annum, but the present rent is JE160, the tenant paying the tithe, JE83.

MORE CURES OF CONSUMPTION, COUGHS, ASTHMA, md Diseases of the Chest and Lungs, by Dr. LOCOCK'S PULMONIC WATERS —From Mr. 0. Ward, Stationer, Ac., Market-place, Heckmondwike, Yorkshire.—" Cures of Jonsumption, asthma, and other diseases of the chest and lungs are regularly occurring here." To singers they are invaluable. They have a pleasant taste. price Is. l§d., 2s. 9d., 4s, 6d., and lis. per box. Sold by all Druggists. LC78-5

The Severn Tunnel and the Severn Bridge. The Question of Through Rates. THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY V. THE SEVERN AND WYE AND THE SEVERN BRIDGE RAILWAY COMPANY AND THE MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY.—THE SEVERN AND WYE AND SEVERN RRIDSE RAILWAY COMPANY V. THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. On Monday, in the Railway Commissioners' Court (before Sir F. Peel and Mr. Price), the hearing of this case was commenced, in which applications were made having reference to the same subject matter, viz., certain through rates. The question in dispute is, shortly, whether two orders made by the Commissioners of through rates of coal from collieries in the Forest of Dean to stations on the Great Western Railway, and of traffic from certain places in South Wales to certain stations in the South and West of England, should be maintained, varied, or extended. The rates in question applied to what is known as the Severn Bridge route, but the Great Western con- tended that by the opening of their Severn Tunnel they were not now necessary in the interest of the public. The Severn and Wye Company, however, contended that the through route via the bridge was a public convenience, and asked that the rates might be applied to other places not dealt with by the Commissioners' orders. Sir H. James, Q.C., and Mr. R. S. Wright ap- peared for the Great Western Mr. Littler, Q.C., Mr. Pember, Q.C., and Mr. Sutton for the Severn and Wye Company, while the Midland were repre- sented by Mr. Bidder, Q.C., and Mr. Noble. The first witness called, was Mr. Grierson, who gave evidence in support of the Great Western Company, which was taken first, and was part heard when the court adjourned. On Tuesday Mr. Grierson continued his evidence on behalf of the Great Western Railway Com- pany, to the effect that the tunnel had been in progress for thirteen years and a half. It reached completion on the 1st of Sep- tember last. It cost the Great Western JE2,000,000, with the works which had been constructed on the Bristol and South Wales Union line consequent upon the construction of the tunnel. On the former occasion he said it would be open on the 1st of March this year, and the tunnel was then completed as a tunnel, but Sir John Hawkshaw did not wish them to work the single line till they had removed a temporary pump which obstructed the down line. Sir John said the complete opening of the tunnel would be delayed if that were not. done. Since the 1st of September the whole of the goods traffic between North and South Wales and the South- West of England and the Forest of Dean traffic had passed through the tunnel. The local pas- senger service had recently been commenced. The tunnel was practically complete, although the works on this side of the tunnel were not yet finished. The principal object of his company in entertaining the idea of the construction of a tunnel was to make a shorter communication be- tween the Welsh side of the river and Bristol and the South-West of England, and in the calculation they made they contemplated that the whole of the traffic passing between South Wales ports and the Forest of Dean and places on the Bristol, Exeter, and Great Western Lines would bring in revenue if the tunnel were constructed. As the Commissioners knew, a large portion of the coal traffic had always passed, and was still pass- ing, between, for instance, the Forest of Dean and Bridgwater, and the company looked to get a large portion of that traffic to pass through the tunnel. That was one of the sources from which they expected a return for their heavy outlay. Now that the tunnel was open, taking Bristol as a com- mon point of traffic west of the Severn Tunnel to places cn the Bristol and Exeter Line, the distance was 25 miles 79 chains by the Great Western route .and 55 miles 28 chains by the Severn and Wye route. There was, therefore, practically a difference of nearly 30 miles in favour of the tunnel route. There were, however, stations on the Midland Line, between Bristol and Sharpness, where the tunnel route was mostly longer than the bridge route, the difference in some cases being two miles, but in the majority of cases the balance was in favour of the Great Western by about 29 miles all round. He could not imagine anyone saying that the route proposed was in the public interest, although it might be in the interest of the Severn and Midland Companies. The tunnel route also was more convenient. In the case of the Forest of Dean trafijc there would have to be practically three services by the bridge route, whereas the coal was carried by the Great Western as far as Taunton and Salisbury by a through ser- vice. The bridge route was, he considered, an inferior route for this traffic. Mr. Lambert, the goods manager of the company, also gave evidence as to the details of the Great Western case. The hearing was again adjourned.

The Tithe Agitation in Wales. Distraint Sales in Flintshire. Sales were effected on Monday on four farm! in the parish of Whitford, Flintshire, the tenants of which had declined to pay the full tithe de manded by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Th States were conducted under circumstances of tl^ wildest excitement. The auctioneers, Mr. Slovene of London, and Mr. Roberts, of Rhyl, were pl1- tected by 80 police officers drafted from Flintshife, Denbighshire, and Carnarvonshire, and on th'ir arrival at the first farln they were received with a perfect fusilade of snowballs, rotfcn eggs, and other missiles. A determined but ineffectual attempt was made by (he crowd to break through the cordon of polict in order to reach the auctioneers and bailiffs. T/fire were over 2,000 persons present, and, in addressing them at the various farms, Mr. Parry, Llanropr, Mr. Howell Gee, and other leaders of the Anti-lithe League, advised the farmers to stand firm until they had secured the Disestablishment and Disendowment of the Church in Wales. Till stock sold was in each instance bought in, either by or for the tenant, at prices sufficient to coper the amount of the tithe and costs. The Duke of Westminster has decided in future to pay the tithe rent-charge on all lands telonging to him. The amount of tithe due fioin each holding will be added to the rent, and le payable to his grace each half-year. This aPangement will take effect from the 1st of January,1887. The farmers of Blackwood, Crumlin, Jfewbridge, Abercarn, and surrounding districts "r; combining together with a view to the formation of an asso- ciation for the protection of their ovn interests, and, if possible, to obtain a suhstanCal reduction in tithe, in view of the prolonged depression in agriculture.

Dispute about a Music-Hall Song. Mr. Justice Mathew and a common jury heard an action on Monday, brought by Barry Roberts, dramatic agent and musical composer, to recover from Mr. P. It. Bignell, proprietor of the Trocadero Music-hall, Argyll Rooms Mr. ingelo Asher, con- ductor; and Miss Eugenie Robertson, singer, penalties under the Copyright Acts, for performing at that place of entertainineit a song of which the plaintiff claimed to be the author. The detendants disputed the plaintiff's pro- perty in the song.—Mr. FilIaQ was the plaintiff's counsel, while Mr. Kemp. Qc., and Nlr. Wheeler, Q.C., represented the defoliants.—Miss Robert- son, on the application of Mr. Fillan, who said she had undertaken not to sinj the song again, was dismissed from the action. The song was entitled Oh, Jenny, dear," and Wag registered by the plaintiff, who claimed to be the author both of the words and of the music, Tile defendants contended that the song was not origiB!Vit and that the music was similar to that of Uutil we meet again.—Miss Robertson stated in evidence that the plaintiff gave her permission to sing it, and only withdrew it after there had been n quarrel.—The plaintiff denied that this was the Case.—The jury found that the plaintiff did givb Miss Robertson the song, and that he was the autilor of the words, but not of the music.—Mr. Fillan (iesired upon these findings to argue some points of law.-The Judge said there were no points of law" left to argue.—Mr. Fillan said his contention was that there could be no giving of the sonj except by writing.—The Judge: You can discuss that elsewhere.-Mr. Fillan: There are Points of law.—The Judge: Well, well, take those points of law where they will be better appreciated. (Laughter.)

=-= The Slave Trade on the African Coast. Massacre of Qn Expeditionary Force. The Anti.Shnery Society at Mozambique received some weeks ago an account of the capture IInd destruction of a slave dhow by Captain Oliviera, a Portuguese officer. The slives had unfortunately, however, been landed before the capture. The societv was further informed that Captain Oliviera WM again despatched by the Governor-General early in September on an expedition southwards, partly anti-slavery 3nd partly political. A report, which it is feared IS only too true, had just reached Mozambique When the Liverpool mail left that the whole of the expedition, comprising an officer and twenty soldiers besides the crew, had been murdered by theMakuas somewhere near Tejunelo River.

Farthings a Legal Tender. Some time ago several working men in o,v Sheffield, annoyed at the refusal of trades- people to accept farthings in cases where goods were offered at a farthing short of the shilling, wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the subject, and received the following reply Royal Mint, London, DM. 13. Slr,I am directed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to acknowledge the receipt of your letter. Lord RandolPh Churchill is surprised to hear that farthings are habitually refused by retail traders in Sheffield, and reply to your two questions (which were—first, are farthings a legal tender? second, can shopkeepers refuse t0 accept farthings, where so niarked) he desires me to refer you to Section 4 of the Coinage Act (33 Vict., cap-10), which provides that A tender of payment of money# jf made in coins which have been issued by the Mint in accordance with the provisions of this Act shall be a ienat tender in the case of bronze coins for a payment of an amount not exceeding one sbIlllng" and I am to point out that the farthing is one of the coins specified in the first schedule of the Act as being legal tender.

Mrs. Weldon applied in the Queen's Bench on Tuesday for an extension of time to apply for a Hew trial against Sir Henry de Bathe. Thetcourt refused the application.

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