The Cardiff Times

The King's Sanatorium. FOUNDATION STONE LAYING. King Edward on Tuesday journeyed from London to Haslemere for the purpose of laving She foundation stone of the King Edward VII. sanatorium, to be erected at Lord's Common, hear Midburst, Sussex. His Majesty, who was attended by Lord Suffield and Colonel Legge, drove from Haslemere Station, attended by Imperial Yeomanry. He* was received by the I County authorities and the Sanatorium Advisory Committee. At the site Sir William Broadbent Presented an address. In rep!y, his Majesty said that when a Ki Renerous donor placed at his disposal a large sum Jof money for any philanthropic object he might in view he at once decided to devote it to the erection of an open-air sanatorium for tuber- culosis. It would be for the accommodation, not of the very poor (they were already being provided for), but those of slender means, who were un- able to meet the expenses of prolonged residence III private sanatoria. A certain number of beds Would be reserved for more wealthy patients. The ceremony of laying the stone was then completed, and a short religious service followed. His Majesty later returned to Buckingham Palace. The sanatorium is the outcome of a gift of 4200 000 by Sir Ernest Cassel, and the splendid Renerosity of this gentleman has provided the taeans of putting into eiiect the collective theorier and experience of the entire medical profession in a house of healing where those who have been aeriously attacked by the white scourge may be nursed, and where those who are *>u the point of yielding to the attacks of this Qbiquitous and insidious tubercular foe may be Strengthened and their defences made doubly Sure. It is interesting to recall that when Sir Ernest Cassel's donation was placed in the Eing's hands his Majesty appointed an Advisory Com- o taittee for the purpose of enabling taina/' to dis- pose of the funds laid at his disposal to the best Possible advantage in the provision of a sana- torium for tubercular patients. These gentlemen Sir William Broadbent, Sir Richard pouglas Powell, Sir Francis Laking, Sir Felix Demon, Sir Hermann Webber, and Dr. C. Theo. dore Williams. It was decided that a sanatorium ■ should be erected for 100 patients, 50 male and 60 female and of the total, that 88 beds should be assigned to necessitous cases, while 12 Were reserved for more well-circumstanced sufferers. For each a separate room was to be provided. It was resolved to offer for the best essays and Plans > sum of £800, for which medical men of v all nationalities were invited to compete. Option was given to the competitors to associate them- selves with an architect. No fewer than 180 Hattys were sent in. Finally, by a unanimous •ii*ote, the first prize ( £ 500) was awarded to Dr. ^Srtbur Latham, London, with whom Mr Arthur West was associated as architect. A superb site for the new sanatorium was 8ecuredon Lord's Common, Eastbourne, which Js six miles south of Haslemere, and about three from Midhurst. The extent of the property Which has passed from Lord Egmont to the I trustees comprises 150 aires and the cost of the fabric, of which the King on Tuesday laid the fotmdatiOn stone, is roughly £ 60,000.

RHYMNEY COTTAGE HOSPITAL. I Concert in Aid of the Funds. The inhabitants of Rhymnev ani district ware afforded a musical treat on Tuesday evening at a grand concert held at the Victoria Hall in aid Of the funds of the above hospital, under the Patronage of his Grace the Duko of Beaufort, Jhe Right Hon. Lord Tredegar, the Right Hon. Lord Windsor, the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, T-ord Liangattock, and Colonel Lindsay. The platform was tastefully decorated in crimson and ",hite, making a striking background to the beantiful dresses of the lady artistes, whilst a lnagnificent show of palms, generously supplied tree of charge by Messrs Case Bros,, florists, Cardiff, formed a giaceful finish. A very pleasing feature of the occasion was that of several young Ia.dies in nursing costumes of blue linen with "hite caps and anions, who during the evening lIold programmes and souvenirs. The artistes ^vere Miss Evangeline Florence, Miss Marian MeKeuzie, Mr Gregory East, Mr Durham Price, •&Tr Vivian Hamilton (pianist), MisB Nadia Sylva (violinist), and Mr Walter German Reed At the piano, each and all of whom more than fulfilled the expectations of the splendid s-ndience. The whole of the arrangements were carried out by the Misses Redwood, daughters of Dr. T. Hall Redwood, who have worked most loyally and energetically to bring the event to a Successful issue. They were aided by a com- taittee composed of members of the Rhyrnney Male Voice Party, and through the unceasing efforts of the Misses Redwood and the committee the Cottage Hospital is likely to bsnefit to the extent of over £ 100.

BRECON WOUNDING CHARGE. Alleged Illtreatment of a Boy. At Brecon Police Court on Tuesday Philip G. WiUiams, farmer, Nantygroes Farm, near Krecou, was brought up (before Captain D. fiughe3 Morgan) on a charge of maliciously bounding and inflicting grievous bodily harm ^ith a stick upon James McDonach, aged 16 Date in the accused's employ as farm labourer). *•0. J. Griffiths apprehended the accused at Brecon on Tuesday morning. The other witnesses examined were Dr. J, Gower O'Neill and Policn- Bergeant Hand, and from their evidene8 it appeared that McDonach, who was now in the Workhouse Infirmary, had been very badly Knocked about. Dr. O'Neill said that wheu he McDonach at the police station, Brecon, on Sunday afternoon, he WAS suffering from an incised wound across the bridge of the Jose, contused wounds on the right and left "nnds. and extensive broise3 on the back. The ftrms were swollen, due to inflammation, up to the elbow joint.—By Captain Hughes,; A stick 'foulcl have produced the wounds he foilnd on the ad,— By P.S. Hand The lad seemed very badly hourished, and did not appear to be in good heal ;li .—The accused was remanded till the lMli h18t., but was admitted to bail, himself in.£2C and two sureties of JE10 each.

NEWPORT RATES. Increased Assessment. As a result of the general increase in rents at Newport dfrtnef the past few years the overseers, Who have recently been re-assessing properties, Ptopoae increasing the ratable value of the town -by £ 14,000. The last increase was made tive o years ago, when the ratable value was about t364 000. Of course, the proposed increase is Jobject to the appeals which will probably be ftiade by property owners.

k TRAINING OF APPRENTICES. A Barry Proposal. Mr J. A. Hughes presided over a. meeting 0 f Barry Education Committee on Tuesday •■fternoou. The desirability of confining the ^o\*er of corporal punishment to head teachers 'as recomended. It was reported that five pupij teachers had matriculated, and six had qualified for entrance scholarships, at the recent examina- ¡ tions. F'our members were selected to coufer With employers and Trade Union leaders with the „ object of euabing apprentices to acquire a theoretical knowledge of their trade by attending technical classes at least one afternoon a week— 5 practice in opeialiou in the North of England. celebration of Empire Day it_ was decided hat iu all classes in the schools suitable instruc- 'on begiven to tho children as to the reaponsiniJj- of citizenship. It was resolved that canvassing a disqualification in all appointments. Coun- '"or Jose remarked that to be consistent the i should now report any case that came j T6*ore their notice. On tbe report of the mana- I of the St. Helen's (R.C.) School, who had a 'fiiculty in obtaining teachers, the Chairman that the committee consent to the transfer j* a teacher from the employ of this committea, ™*ias Williamsou, who was a Catholic, and eventiv Ibv was aRreet^ l'Je matter be considered y a sub-committee and that the managers them. meet and consider the advisability of cepting tbe services of this teacher.

Accident at Swansea. SERIOUS RAILWAY SMASH. Driver and Fireman Injured. A serious accident occurred at the East Dock, Swansea, on Tuesday evening, resulting in injury to the driver and fireman of a locomotive and damage to rolling stock. It appears that at about 5 o'clock the No. 4 engine of the Low Leovel Haulage Company was engaged in conveying seven trucks of copper ore, which had just been discharged from a vessel. to the Cape Copper Works. In order to do so it was necessary to go up an ascent at the east or far end of the dock, known as Lambert's incline, and as the ore with which the trucks were filled made the load against the engine exceedingly heavy, it was found necessary to spring the incline to go at a good pace. On Calder's Yard being reached the points were, apparently, against the train, and the engine jumped them, with the result that it was forced round almost at right angles, and came in contact with a crocodile car on another line, knocking it partly over. Such was the vio- lence of the shock that the truck immediately behind the engine was derailed to the opposite side and was smashed. The dri ver and fireman were standing at the time ou the front of the engine, and the shock threw them off to the ground with great violence. The driver, Charles Povev, aged 35, of Grey-terrace, sustained severe injuries to the left leg, and the fireman, C. King, aged 21, of 97, Dyfatty-street, received severe injuries to bath legs, the extent of which was not ascer- tained when our report was despatched. Mr Christopher Rowlands, the manager of the haulage company, and a gang of men were quickly on the spot, and the injured men received prompt attention. Dr. Morgan was sent for, and under his direction the men were conveyed to the Hospital, where their injuries were attended to. We are informed that the men are progress- ing favourably, and that their injuries are not so serious as was at first thought.

"SCENE" AT A WELSH FUNERAL. The Rev. W. B. Jones, Baptist minister of Penyoae, Ruabon, had a somewhat remarkable and singular experience on Saturday evening whilst officiating at a funeral in St. John's Churchyard, Rhosllanerchrugog, Rnabon. On entering the churchyard he was confronted by the sexton, Mr R. Davies, who asked for the burial certificate, which could not be produced, owing probably to an act of forgetfulness oil the part of someone. In tbe knowledge cf the fact that the corpse came from a neighbouring parish, the sexton resolutely declined to allow the rev. gentleman to proceed with the burial. The latter strongly protested against the action of the sexton, and proceeded with the service. Despite the protests made by the sexton, the bearers, amidst a scene of some excitement and confusion, lowered the body into the grave. The sexton, however, suc- cessfully prevented them from closing the grave until the messengers, who had in the meantime been despatched for the missing document, had returned. The sexton, being now satisfied, pro- ceeded with his duties in the usual way, and the funeral party, after au hour's delay, left the cemetery.

THE MECHANICAL BRICK- LAYER. We live 'n an age of labour-saving applianzes, and it seems as though in the future everything will be done by the aid of machinery. Almost e\|ery day one hears of some fresh invention or some new method of doing away with the mere human being and substituting a machine. The latest of all these is a verv clever contrivance for laying bricks at six ti mes the rate a man can work. This patent bricklaying machine both lays and cements the bricks, which are mechanically covered with mortar run out of a hopper. All it reqnirds is to be fed and to have How tbe New Bricklaying Machine Works. I the handle turned Two vertical poles are fixed at the end of the wall which is being built, in addition to the usual scaffold poles, and inter- mediate posts axe placed where required. Fixed to these is a girder, which is raised as the wall goes higher. Oi* the top of this girder the machine itself is placed. A pinion is geared into a chain which runs along the girder, and this is turned by means of a winch-handle. By this process of turning the machine is run along the girder, pressing the bricks into their place as it goes by means of a lever and revolving rollers. In this way the work is got over at a. great speed, and carried out with absolute accuracy.

THE NUNHEAD MURDER. Krikorian Released. Boston, Tuesday. Vehton Krikorian, the Armenian who was arrested on the arrival of the Ivernia on October 30th at the request of Scot- land Yard on a charge of being an accessory to the murdsr of M. Sssouni in London, was re- leased to-day as the British autnorities decided not to prosecute, the evidence being insufficient. The Immigration Committee, howe'.er, intend to depoit Krikorian at the public charge under the immigration law, by which every person arriving in the United States from abroad must have 60 dollars. £ 12). When arrested Krikorian had only five dollars in his possessioll.-Reuter.

RHYMNEY VALLEY COLLIERS FINED. At Tredegar Police Court on Tuesday Mr C. Kenshole, Aberdare, appeared for the Powell Duffryn Coal Co. to prosecute several workmen for alleged breaches of rules. Mr M. Roberts- Jones, Cardiff (instructod by Mr Evan Thomas, miners' agent) appeared for defendants in two cases on behalf of the Rhymney Valley Miners' Association. George Collins (20), collier, Gil. fach, was summoned for neglecting to sprag his place at the East Elliot Pit, New Treaegar, on October 6th. evidence was given that de- fendant had worked with a man named Jenkins only one day before ill the place,- and when the officials came round they tonnd coal overhanging about 14 inches for a distance of 15 feet without a 3prag. Jenkins had apologised and made a contribution to the poor-box. Collins on oath said he had not started work that morning at all, and that Jenkins was responsible for the over- banging coal. as they were not working shares as alleged. Fined 40s and 30s costs, or 14 days in Division 2 in default of distress. William Gibbs (21), collier, Brithdir, pleaded ¡. guilty to having matches in his possession at the East Elliot Pit on September 29th. Gibbs pleaded that the matches were there unknown to him. Joined 40s and 28s costs, or 14 days in Division 2 in default of distress Mr Kenshole also prosecuted in two undefended cases. Henry Greening (20), Rhymney Bridge, who was found with a pipe and tobacco in his possession at the Powell Duffryn Co. 's No.2 New Pit, New Tiedegar, where only safety lamps are used, was fined 40s and 28s costs, or 14 days in Division 2 in default of distress. Frank Ward (41), stoker, Bargoed. who was found drunk on the floor of the engine-bouse at Coedmoeth Colliery to the neglect of his duty, for which another man had to be found, was mulcted in a like penalty.

The annual conceit in aid of the Swansea Postal Telegraph Band and Institute was held at the Albert tlall on Monday evening, and was a great success. The band played selections i most creditably, and the singing of Miss Gert- ¡ rude Woodall, Mr Henry Brearley, Miss Maud Turner, and Mr Charles Tree was of a high order.

VICTIM OF MAD JEALOUSY. Arrest of a Groom. INQUEST.—REMARKABLE LETrERS- The inquest upon the Leamington girl, named Annie DevaJl, aged 26, who was murdered in the grounds of Compton Vernay on Saturday, was opened on Monday night by the the grounds of Compton Vernay on Saturday, was opened on Monday night by the Deputy Coroner. Deceased's sister from Leamington produced a letter written on Saturday by deceased, in which she said :—" I must tell you I wrote to give that chap up. He landed here yes- terday. I was surprised to see him. A straw would have knocked me down when I saw him. and the best of It was that Tom Whitwort h directed him to the laundry." The Coroner Who is Tom ?—Witness A young man in the stable. The letter continued But I shall not have any more to do with him. I told him I sbould not give up my pleasure for any man. Of course, he does not like my dancing or anything, so he can go to the devil for me. I oftered him the ring back, but he would not take it. But I ex. pect Tom and I will be coming home soon, so I call tell you about it then. Hon't forget my dancing shoes, because Tom is going to take me to a dance next Tuesday. I have had to tell Tom all about it; he has taken it all in very good part." Kate Usher, a housemaid, said she saw de- ceased and Couzens having tea in the laundry on Friday afternoon, when they seemed friendly. After he had left deceased told witness he had said if he saw her with anyone else it would be the death of himself or the one who was with her. If she would not have him, she should have 110 one else. Emma Rouse, under-honsemaid, said she saw deceased go to the door in answer to a bell, which witness afterwards thought belonged to a bicycle. Witness heard her conversing with a man and heard her say, When I say No I mean No.' Deceased then opened a gate leading on to the lawn. where her body was sub- sequently found, and that was the last that was seen of her alive. Police-sergeant Smith said he found on the lake two letters addressed to Couzens, and a leather belt. One of the letters was from the deceased, who asked Couzens to send her her I bicycle, and, continuing, said, I am hurt and upset over your saying nerhans there was someone else I liked better. I haven't seen them yet, and I am sure I haven't given you any cause to say that." In another she said I must tell you I really could not be true to you, for there are aomany dances and concerts going on, and when one chap asked me to go, 1 go, of course. You know I always liked I dancing, so I really could not give it up for any- thing also I like plenty of life, so 1 go first with one and then with another. I know you are jealous, so I thought I had better write and tell you.—Yours sincerely, Nance." Police-sergeant Smith, continuing, described how he found the mutilated body of deceased in a ditch at the end of the lawn. About fourteen yards from the body was a pool of blood and a blood-stained razor bearing the words, scratched on it, Joseph Couzens,1899 and F. Green." There had evidently been a struggle on the grass, and blood could be traced for a distance of 17 yards to the ditch. On the body was a letter,which ran as follows — Just left this note to be given to you to say that I shan't alter my mind from what I said last night. It will be no use your trying to make a bother here to got me the sack, for if I did I would not ha, e you.-Aunie Devall," Dr. Oldmeadow, of Kineton, described the in- juries which had been inflicted on the deceased. The inquest was then adjourned for a week to enable the police to make further inuuiries.

COUZENS ARRESTED. The Press Association s SVarwick correspon- dent telegraphs that Detective-Inspector Orakeley has arrested at Swindon the gtoom, Walter George Couzens, who is charged with the murder of the girl. Prisoner will be taken to Kineton and brought before the magistrates. It appears from a telegram from Chippenham that the arrest svas made late on Mondav night by Sergeant Rich, of the Swindou police, at Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. It is stated that there are bloodstains on the man's trousers, and that he had a document in his possession bearing the name" W. Couzens, Draycot." The War- wickshire police were advised of the arrest as soon as possible, and Detective Drakeley pro- ceeded at once to Swindon. A letter was received from Couzens by his relatives at Chippenham on the morning of the murder. In it he said he was trying to get a situation on the Midland Railway at London, and that that evening he hoped to go and see Nancy (deceased). The parents of the accused man are prostrate with grief. Before Couzens lett school he was, it is said, frequently subject to fics. The only cane of insanity in the family is that of his mother's annt, who died in Devizes Asylum. The young man Couzens arrived at Kineton about 2,30 on Tuesday afternoon from Swindon, in company of the Dolice. The large but quiet crowd which bad collected at tbe station were much struck at the youthful appearance of Couzens, who seemed entirely ovelcome by his position. It transpires that accused was arrested on Monday at the Lamb Ion, Wootton Bassett. He arrived at the inn in the afternoon, engaged a bed. and after having tea with the landlord and his wife joined in a gatre of rings with custo- mers. He went to bed between 9 and 10, and shortly before 11 Sergeant Richf arrived and arrested him while in bed.

ACCUSED IN A STATE OF COLLAPSE. Walter Couzens, aged 18. a groom, was brought before the magistrateaat Kineton, Warwickshire, on Wednesday charged with the murder of Annie Devall, his sweetheart, whose body was found on Sunday morning in a ditch running by a lawn at Compton Verney, where deceased was employed as a laundry maid. Prisoner wept piteously in court, and was in a state of collapse. No evidence wa.s called, aud he was formally remauded for a week.

EISTEDDFODAU. Pontycymmer. On Monday evening under the auspices of All Saints' Church, Pontycymmfer, a hucicessftil eisteddfod was held at the Public Hall. Adjudi- cators Mr D. Yorath (Eos Hafod), Ystrad Khondda; Mr W. Pennant, schoolmaster, ss* Pontycymmer Mrs T. Tissington, and MrsJ. Or. Evans president, Rev. T. Tissington, vicar conductor, Rev. J. G. Evans: secretary, Mr R. Plumb. Awards :—Bass solo. Mr J. L. Jones, Pontycymmer; solo, boys, Emrys Davies, I ontycymmer; recitation, Mr W. Morgan, Pontycymmer tenor solo, divided between J. James, Pontycymmer, and O. Griffiths, Blacn. garw contralto solo, Madame Ruth Griffiths, "O-L_ iuuvjeymmer; violin solo, Mr H. Thomas, Pontycymmer glee, Hail. Smiling Morn," Bettwa Choir prize b&g, Mrs R. Plumb chief choral, Bettws Choir. Maesteg. competitive meeting was held at Libanua ri ^Garth, Maesteg, on Monday evening, Mr L). Davies, J.P., presiding. There was a full attendance. The prize of one guinea for the best solo was divided bstween Miss Bronwen Jones and Gwilym Taf. Other winners were Miss Annie Davies, Mr Moses Rees, Miss Maggie Bevan. Mr Samuel Davies and the Rev. Glas- nant Jones adjudicated. Mr Richard Powell was accompanist and Mr R. Bowen hon. secrel tary, I

TAFF'S WELL TRAGEDY. INJURED MAN TOO ILL TO APPEAR. Johti Henry Pickett was again brought up at Llandaff Police Coart on Monday and charged al'V unlawfully wounding John Herbert at Taff's Well with intent to do him grievous bodily harm Mr Harold Lloyd prosecuted, and asked harm Mr Harold fJloYd prosecuted, and asked for a further remand for a week, as the injured man was too unwell to appear. They hoped to be able to complete the case next Monday. Wc understand the injured man is able to leave his bed, but is still confined to the house by doctor's orders.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. Cardiff Auxiliary. The annual ir.eetiug of the Cardiff Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held at tbe Town Hall, Cardiff, on Tuesday evening. The Bishop of Llandaft presided, and was sup- ported by Archdeacon Edmondes, Rev. C. H. Floyd, Mr Richard Cory, Mr Lewis Williams, Rev. J. Cynddylan Jones, Rev. D. Davies, Mr Austin Jenkins, Dr. W. T. Eclwards, Rev. J. R. Buckley, aud others. The Chairman emphasised the great work of the society, explained that the Bible had been translated into 300 languages, and said that whatever temporary success attended those who sought the weak spots in the Bible, be was sure the Book would come out of it all unscathed. (Hear, hear.) Mr Lewis Williams said that last year the society issued 876,000 copies of the Scriptures in advance of the un- precedented total announced at the last anniver- sary, (Hear, hear.) There was, be regretted to state, a serious deficiency on the year's accounts. and an additional £ 70.000 to £ 100,000 a year was needed to meet the full needs of the society. The centenary would be commemorated on March 6tb, when collections would be made in aid oi the 250,000 guineas fund. Mr Richard Cory sub- mitted the local financial statement, which showed the subscriptions last year to be E149. When the society was established in 1808 over 81,000 copies of the Scriptures were issued. In 1901 the number was 4,914,859. (Applause.) Archdeacon Edmondes moved a resolution ex- pressing gratification at the work of the Bible Society, and calling for greater interest in, and reverence for. the Scriptures. There was. he said, less Bible reading now than 15 years ago, and he did not agree that that was a capital meeting," considering Cardiff's size. The Rev. C. H. Floyd, in seconding, referred to the part I Wesleyan Methodists had played in developing tbe work of the society. The Rev. Cynddylan Jones (general local secretary) said that 16,000 copies of the Scriptures were issued every day last year from tbe society's depot in London. In 3901 Wales subscribed to the society £ 6.400, in 1902 £ 6,054, and in 190? £ 6,745. Tbe Principality increased its subscriptions, but England bad gone back. The South Wales contributions had increased by nearly £1.200 during the last four years. North and South Wales were the most fruitful districts of the society (Applause.) Votes of thanks terminated the proceedings.

Scotland Stands Where it Did on the Oats question. Which means right away at the top. Neither America or any other country approaches Scotland in the perfection of its Oats. To be convinced of this you have only to try 'Provost' Oats for your Breakfast Porridge, which is far finer and more strengthening than porridge made from American Oats. Electro-plated Spoons, and Enamelled Metal Plates and Porringers are given away to purchasers of 'Provost* Oats. A Coupon on every packet. R. ROBINSON & SONS, ANNAN. N.B.

NO IRISH NEED APPLY." Cardiff Alderman Annoyed. Daring the meeting of Cardiff Council on Tuesday, Aldernan Carey; looking at the portraits of past and present members on the walls, and pre- sumablv referring to the defeat of Mr Frank Fox in the Adamsdown Ward, said in a. loud J I voice, Look around you, gentlemen No Irish- | men need apply." Alderman Ramsdale and the Mayor addressed themselves to Alderman Carey sotto voce, aud the reply was, I don't care. No Irish- men need apply. It is plain enough. I don't know whether Mr Robert Bird will second that or no," "Rubbish, Carey. You are excited," said Alderman Ramsdale. You know there's no feeling." Oh, I don't know. I am not going to sit here quietly under it anyhow." When the Lighting Committee, of which he has been chairman for many years, was being selected, Alderman Cacey said Now, Mr Mayor, I have a, duty that is very painful to me to have to discharge. 1 wish yoti.,to strike out my name and appoint a successor." The Mayor Now, Alderman Carey, sit down, please. There is no one more liked than you. or whose services are better appreciated here than yours. If certain public views and opinions have brought about a condition of things which are not pleasant to you we are sorry for it. On per- sonal grounds no member of this Corporation is more universally respected than yourself. Alderman Carey I thank yo'i very much for the kind \\ords you have said, but after that ( vote to-day when I was brought into conflict with my dear friend; Councillor Chappell, I feel I have not the confidence of my colleagues. I must now publicly announce that I am no longer a member of this Corporation after to-nay, and I shall therefore be glad if you will nominate some- one else for the committee on which my work has always been a labour of love. Councillor Veall • I hope Alderman Carey will reconsider-- Alderman Jacobs Don't yon make a speech least said soonest mended. The Mayor If I was ask,d to give judgment why the vote on the Watch Committee was given it would be undoubtedly because of Alderman Carey's connection with'tbe trade but on any other coi-emittee of the Corporation. he would come an easy first. Councillor Chappell explained that the reason why be bad allowed his name to go into competi- tion with Alderman Carey was because the work ing classes had bad a representative on the com- mittee in Aiderman John Jenkins, and he knew I that they desired to retain a representative. Other business was then proceeded with with- out comment or withdrawal from Alderman Carey. I We understand that Alderman Carey, after consultation with some of his colleagues, has altered his mind and will not resign.

AFTER THE BATTLE. Cardiff Councillor Angry. j There was a lively scene at the meeting on Tuesday of the governors under the Cardiff scheme of the Welsh Intermediate Education Act. Mr John Duncau presided, and at the I close of the business I Mr J. W. Courtis said he had a question to nut. They had just emerged from elections, and s as one who had emerged victoriously he did not I care to say very much, but he did want to call I attention to a circular-letter issued by t their clerk as secretary of the Free s Churches Council one day last week. I It seemed to him that the two positions were ¡ i hardly those which should be occupied by one and f tho same gentleman, particularly as thev as a body 1 of governors were in no way opposed to the i Education Act. Such a letter as had been issued f aud signed by Mr Shepherd was scarcely credit- able or proper, seeing that it wa3 directed to a body of gentlemen who were opposed to the £ bringing into operation of the Education Act. 6 The letter advised certain ministers of religion t in the various free Churches to oppose <■ in every way the election of candidates who were in favour of bringing the Act into operation. So long as be occupied the position „ 3f clerk to the governors, Mr Shepherd bad no t eight to attach his name to such a circular. He l ffylr Courtis) would ask the chairman whether s Mr Shepherd had a right to attach his name to „ that letter, and in due course he would bring I forward a notice of motion on the subject. The Chairman I am sorry I had no notice of this question. It has been sprung upon me en- tirely without notice. Councillor James Munn There a no resolution proposed, Mr Chairman. The Chairman The reply I think one may make is this That so far as I am aware our en- gagement witb the clerk gives us no control over his actions beyond the services that he renders to this body. Whatever his actions may be with regard to any other movement, whether political or charitable or anything else, I am not aware that we have the slightest control over him. Mr Courtis Then he is a free agent ? The Chairman You have sprung the question upon me, but so far as I am aware our only con- tract with the clerk is for specific work. We have no control over bis actions in connection with any other body. But if yon wish it, we can have our contract with the clerk looked up. Mr Courtie I thank you for this information. I shall take further advice in regard to the matter, and if I find our clerk is entitled to act in this way, very good if not, I shall give notice of motion. The Mayor (Alderman E. Thomas) This, I think, Mr Chairman,is the most extraordinary con- ductl have ever witnessed since I have been a public man. Here are veiled threats being made without any sort of foundation at all, and no notice what- ever of the matter is given to the poison affiled, and not even to the chairmau, who is supposed to give a ruling on the subject. If this is evi- dence of the spirit which we are to expect from those who talk ratberloudly of how tha Education Act is to be administered weknow what to be prepared for. I must protest strongly against such use being made of a public ^position as has been made to-day by Councillor Courtis. He dis- regards the ordinary courtesies of public life en- tirely, and I hope Mr Courtis is satisfied with what be haa done. 1 am quite satisfied he has not acted as any other public man would have done. Mr Courtis I ba^e asked a question-- The Mayor Which contained a veiled threat. Mr Courtis: No threats at-all. The Mayor may say wbat he likes I am not going to be guided by his opinion. I have asked the chairman II. question, which I am perfectly entitled to do. Had he given me a certain answer I would have made a further statement. He belioves that under his contract the clerk has certain rights and privi- leges. I will make further inquiries and will take further action. The Mayor's remarks are quite unjustified. I The Mayor Not in the least. Yon insinuate things you dare not carry out. It is very con. temptible. Mr Courtis I dare many thinge. I have gone through an election, and I have suffered from tbe action of the Free Churches Council. The Mayor If this is the spirit that is going to guide men like you, then the Lord help tiS. I Mr Courtis And the Lord help us, too. The publio discussion then ended, but subse- quently, at the close of the proceedings, the matter was discussed with some heat by some of the members present.

KEW OBSERVATORY AND TRAMCARS. Sir Norman Lookyer says that at the observa- tory at Kew every time an electric car starts tbe j magnetic wire swings violently, and stops during a temporary cessation of traffic. The whole of the studies are interrupted either by electric j tramways or trains, and unless tbe public will give a large sum of money with wbich to bnild a big observatory somewhere out of the way of these distractions they would have to give up this branch of tbe science altogether. branch of the science altogether.

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I The Shipping Trade. I EFFECT OF THE FAD. Major Jones on Chamberlain's Policy. ATTITUDE TOWARDS CARMARTHEN BOROUGHS. Major Jones, formerly M.P. for Carmarthen Boroughs, is the editor of The Shipping V^orld," and has been a student of economics all his life. In order to get the major's opinion upon Mr Cham berlain's proposals and their effect upon the sliippingtrade, our representative called on him and asked — "What, in your opinion, would be the effect -f Mr Chamberlain's proposed fiscal policy upon shipping and shipbuilding?"—" Well," Major Tones replied, I believe the influence of a Pro- tectionist policy would be bad generally, but especially so for shipowners and shipbuilders. It will take a lot of eloquence to convince a ship- owner that by hindering imports, and by conse- quence exports, and contracting the freight area he is going to improve his position. Nor is be in the least likely to accept anybody's pledgo that things are going to happen contrary to the laws of trade and his own ripe experience of their operations." But the receptions accorded to Mr Oham- berlain n the Clvde, the Tyne, and in Liver- pool have been remarkable."—" Oh, yea. Mr Chamberlain is a great speaker. He is putting before the country a Dolicy of much fascination for we all would be glad to do anything that is rational, did we believe it to be a contribution towards strengthening the bonds of Empire. And it was natural that people should flock to bear him. But my information (and it is my business to get the best information) is that on the Clyde and the North-Ease Coast no per- manent impression has been made by the ex- j Colonial Secretary. And the same thing is largely true, having regard, of course, to the antecedents of the different centres, in respect of Liverpool. You see, the shipbuilding industry on the Clyde and the Tyne is in a fairly good condition, and that largely because the builders enjoy the privi- i lege of buying in the cheapest market. They are able to sell a good cargo-carrying ship for about £ 5 15s per ton and even less. The shipbuilders of no other country can do this. An American-built 3hip for the ocean trade, corresponding to the one I am referring to, would cost £10 or £ 11 per ton, while tonnage much inferior built on the chain of IlLkea for interior coasting trade costs from £9. to JEtO per ton. Even German yards are not in a position to compete with us by a substantial difference. And it is a grievance with German shipbuilder? and shipowners that forgings and other partially finished articles which go to the construction of a ship are sold to British ship- builders at a substantially less price than the German shipbuilders can buy them for. This. as is obvious, puts, not only the German shipbuilder, but the German shipowner also out of competi- tion with us. And that argument holds good in respect of all dumping. Damping is a thoroughly dishonest, unmanly policy, which can only be carried on at all by the aid of Protection. But, as Sir Charles McLaren, Sir Charles Mark Palmer, Mr James Dixon, Mr Clifford Cory, Sir James Kitsou, and many more well-informed men have said, Let them dump. We can stand it as long as they can.' Mr Chamberlain did not catch the psychological moment for talking about shipping for although freights are low, we are in the best position in the world by far, both as owners and buildets." Coasting Trade. Wbat have you to say about the argument in favouc of a restriction of our coasting trade to British shipping I have to say that, as I have to say of every other item of the Protec- tionist programme, if it can be shown to be of advantage to us I want it. But what are the facts ? You must remember that the great bulk of the foreign shipping in our coasting trade be- longs to countries which accord to us the privilege of coasting in theircountrv. So far as the United Kingdom is concerned over 99 per cent. of the tonnage with cargoes is British, while the frac- f tion of foreign tonnage in that trade is in ballast. You must remeiiiber,that the coasting trade of j Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Austro-Hungary, Belgium, and Greece is open to us, either unconditionally or on a basis of reciprocity. Abont halt of it, or 48 per cent., is Norwegian, and 24 per cent. German so that you have not a great deal left for the remaining nations of the world. But what annoys our ship. owners (and it is not in the least surprising) is that they are shut out from the American trade between the Atlantic and the Pacific. It is, as Mr Chamberlain pointed out, a considerable sirescu or ine coasting traae principle to make it apply to vessels going from Portland, Maine, round the American peninsula, with its many nationalities, to Portland, Oregon. That is a great and proalable trade, and our ship- owners would be glad to participate in it. But those who are loudest in complaining have never seriously asked themselves the question, What can we do in the matter ? The whole of the American tonnage in the British Empire coast- ing trade--and that consisting of old wooden and some iron and steel sailing ships of no great c)ass-only amounts to 0'6 per cent. The idea of inaugurating a war of retaliation against the United States for the sake of driving the Ameri- can flag out of this 0'6 per cent. of the coasting traffic is too absurd for serious contemplation. Mr Norman Hill, who is a good authority upon this question, has pointed out more than once that the foreign shipping in our Colonial trade is a small and diminishing quantity. And it would be a great mistake to lay ourselves open to the injuries which foreign countries may very well inflict upon our shipping, for the sake of exercis- ing our temper against foreign competitors, who really do not substantially compete. Mr Chamberlain, dlamg his Liverpool \!sit, seems to have discovered a work of his own crea- tion. It will be temembered that while he was it the Board of Trade laws and regulations joverning loading were put in force. He admitted th is iu his Liverpool speech, but pointed out in substance that they should also be enforced against foreign shipping. That is precisely what I ;be shipowners and ourselves have been saying til these years. We do not complain of the laws tud regulations intended to save life and pro- perty at sea, and to make seafaring more com- fortable. What we complain of is that a foreign ship, just bought from an English owner, may oad deeper and earn better freights than was possible nuder her British ownership. There is something very quaint about the ax-Colonial Secretary, who has just left the Government viiere he was the dominant spirit, discovering, ipparently for the first time, that the British ihipowner is badly used even in Btitisih ports, md disadvantaged compared with his foreign joinpatitor." Collapse of tbe Fad. So that you are not of opinion that, so far Li shipowners and shipbuilders are concerned, lie Protectionist policy of Mr Chamberlain will ;e largelv accepted I believe that time is against Mr Chamberlain in this matter. If you :ive people time to grapple with the various questions arising out ot the proposed policy they cannot fail to see that whatever Protection may be for a new country it would be a very bad thing for us. And, indeed, to be quite frank, I expect this policy, which has no bottom to it, to collapse before the next General Election." Carmarthen Boroughs. Speaking of the General Election, Major Jones, what is your attitude towards the Carmar- then Boroughs Well, it is an attitude of friendliness, I hope. There is no one in the constituency, unless be has some prejudice against me, who will not admit that." I presume you know what took place last Saturday ? Yes. I have some knowleJge of the subject. All the leaders of the party down there know that (whether from amour propre, pride, or ;vanity) I have absolutely declined to take or inspire any initiative in the interest of my own candidature. But to suggest that I am on unfriendly terms with the Liberalism or the Liberals of the constituency is a gteat mistake. The members of the Trades Council and the artisans and workers in an overwhelming majority are at one with me in support of religious equality, free education, and John Bright's free breakfast table, plus the better- ment of the position of the workers, the amend- ment of what might be described as labour Jawtl, and the maintenance of good relationship ) between employer and(employed. Mr Carnegie has said a great many times that supremacy is for the country which has the best and cheapest steel. I hold, on the contrary, that supremacy is for the country where the relationship between employer and employed is the best. And ever since the settlement of the 1898 dispute, which my friend Mr Barnes says was settled substanti- ally on The Shipping World terms, this relationship has been incomparably better in this country than in any other. It is our greatest asset."

h NURSE'S TRAGIC DEATH. Upset Over Miss Hickman.. At Bristol Coroner's Court on Monday after- noon the City Coroner (Mr H. G. Doggett) held an inqnest oh the body of Annie Dyke, aged 41 years, a district nurse, of Shirehampton. Harry George Dyke, a teacher, said that the deceased was his step-mother. Owing to illness she had broken down several times. On Sunday week she was taken ill again, and was seen by a doc- tor. On Thursday witness went out for a walk, and on returning found that his step-mother had been called oat to some patients. When she re- turned in the afternoon he noticed that she bad been crying. She seemed very much upset, and told witness that there was nothing the matter. Lateron she said, There seema to be nothing for it but to put an end tomyself." Witness put this down as merely hysterical. Recently witness had heard that the Miss Hickman affair had got on her mind. She also resigned her position as district nurse. On Thursday night the de- ceased went to bed at about 8 30, and that was tbe last witness saw of her. The following morn- ing it waa discovered that she had left home. Witness had heard the deceased state that water had a fascination for her. Later in the day he heard that a body bad been found in the river, and witness subsequently identified it as that of his step-mother. Charles Newman said that on Friday morning, at 7 o'clock, he saw the deceased hurrying towards the river. Be spoke to her, but obtained no answer. The body WI! afterwards found floating in the Avon, near the Powder House. The jury returned a verdict of Suicide whilst of unsound mind."

Before Judge 0 wen at Barry County Court on Tuesday, an action between two sisters for the value of some furniture was referred at the sug- gestion of the advocate to the rector of Cadoztou (Rev. J. Long don, M.A.)

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Alleged Theft of Wool.-At Brecon Police Court on Tuesday John Jones, tramping labourer, was brought up on a charge of stealing two flf*ece3 of wool, value 5s 3d, the property of Mr Benjamin JODPS, N'oyadd Farm, Crickadarn, Breconshire, on the 23rd October last. Prisoner was remanded till Tuesdav next, when the case i will be taken at Talgarth Police Court. j

DOMESTIC SERVANT'S ILLNESS. Claim Against Her Employer. Alice Craven, domestic servant, sought to recover in the Southwark County Court on Mon- day JE49 odd arrears of wages in lieu of notice and damages for the aggravation of an illneea through loss of food and lodging, from Mr Samuel Neuman, master tailor, Brondesbary. It ap- peared that the girl was so ill while in defen- dant's employ that when she was taken to a doctor he found her temperature 103. Despite the advice of the doctor that she should be at once pnt to bed, the girl was required to leave the defendant's house that night and travel across London. Taking her to an omnibus, said counsel, the defendant put a shilling in her hand, and told the conductor to set her down at London Bridge. At that ti^e she was bardlyable to stand. At 11 o cloctt at night the girJ, whose life the doctor declared to be in danger, arrived in a desperate state at tho house of some friend8 in Beimondsey. She was there attended by two doctors. uledical evidence showed that plain. tiff's illness was pleurisy, with danger of pneu- monia. Judge Addison, who said defendant had been guilty of very wrong conduct, gave judg- ment for the plaintiff for £ 12, with costs on the scale between JE20 and £ 50, on the ground that the case was one of general- interest.

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