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AHMENIAN ATROOITIES.
AHMENIAN ATROOITIES. Saturday. — Although the recently circulated here with regard to the I J^WBtiroent of a number of Commissioners to "Fj*Kanise the Turkish provinces inhabited by Chilians wis premature, it) had a certain i Cndatiou in fact, inasmuch as it is intended to tnu a Commission of Inquiry with Bey, former Governor of Crete, ad as its president, to inquire into the con- of the Armenians and discuss the question Preforms. The names of the Commissioners .*e not yet transpired. The inquiry will be kr'Q at Constantinople*. The audience which Sir In) fche British Ambassador, had of the i n 'ast,ed ftn hour and a half. The JjPyersation turned almost entirely on Armenian | |>>'tlrs» as was the case on the occasion of the » audience.—Rev.ter.
NORWAY AND SWEDEN.
NORWAY AND SWEDEN. .^UWNA, Saturday Evening.—Reports were J £ renfc ''ere to-day—said to be based upon special J?Patc'les received from Stockholm—that an rupture and actual hostilities were imminent Norway an(* Sweden as the result of political disputes between the two tries. The 'New Free Press, however, has th.1Ved telegrams stating that there is no ;(ndation for the reports referred to.—Central
ITALIANS IN ABYSSINIA.
ITALIANS IN ABYSSINIA. Saturday.—Private telegarms from r?^»h Ma announce that Colonel Painavi has wj^pied Arab Salama, where he destroyed 48 J?118! several hundred rifles, and a quantity of jj^ttiunition. He then rejoined General *r»tieri at Adowa. Ras Mangascia is being *y*»Ued. General Baratieri has issued a manifesto ff^bismg pardon to all who surrender before The proclamation has been well received. *uter.
POLISH POLITICS.
POLISH POLITICS. jJ^AOOW, Saturday.—According to the Warsaw Jrpets, sk Russian Army Corps has received to be in readiness to march, on account of a* troubles in Russian Poland caused by the 1Il-1tf¡ of the Poles to retain what portion remains 'heir Home Rule institutions.—Oentfal NeWs.
DREYFUS IN EXILE.
DREYFUS IN EXILE. Saturday.—The Politique Coioniale I**te8 that ex-Captain Dreyfus, who was con- Joined to imprisonment for life for betraying r^'ernment secrets, is now confined on Devil's at Cayenne, where he is under the sur- of five guards. He is permitted to go ?*■ >n the open air from six in the morning to six he evening, but even then he is only allowed i walk about within the square. The pre- JJhtlons which have been taken render his escape *°re than difficultRenter.
f CUBAN INSURRECTION.
f CUBAN INSURRECTION. i NBW YORK, Saturday Morning.—A dispatch 5 the New York Herald this morning from fja*aha states that a small vessel of about 18 j^8t supposed to be the English schooner Honor, arrived off Cuba, and ib is believed that JjJaceo, the rebel leader, was landed from this i?'P. General Colleja, the Governor-General of has isfiued a proclamation prohibiting the Sh ^ason'c meetings in the island during .j*e present disturbances. It is stated that an J»8agement took plaoe between the Spanish J^'diers and the guerilla force of the Chief l^tamoras at a place called Sacory last Thurs- The fighting was severe while it lasted, the rebels were finally defeated and dis- Spwed, the Chief Matamoras being killed.— Antral News.
ENGLAND AND FRANCE IN AFRICA.
ENGLAND AND FRANCE IN AFRICA. ^AHIS, Saturday.—Most of the French news- «t exPre9s satisfaction at M. Hanotoux's atnent on the relations of Great Britain and L in Africa. Some of the Opposition papers Wever regr- that the Minister's declarations fcati6 not firmer and more precise. They would »her M. Hanotaux had replied to Sir Edward jL^ey s plain statement in the House ot Commons a statement not less clear if not more ^gorical.—Renter.
, HORRIBLE MUR»ER IN SPAIN.
HORRIBLE MUR»ER IN SPAIN. MADKID, Monday.—A panic prevails among Women of the Pola de Lena district, in the urlas, owing to a terrible and mysterious Uhe that has been perpetrated there. A few aY8 ago a shepherdess named Rosa Fernandez, feed 28, and very prepossessing, was reported to missing. Her fiocik of sheep had returned te°ne- k° *'ie v'"a86, A. search was made, and the ajains of the poor girl were found on the .,°nntain side, lie? head severed from trunk, many dagger wounds in the ohest, jhd the lower portion of the body mutilated a terrible manner. the murderer, in the case of the Whitechapel criminal, having Juried away a portion of the mutilated remains. On the same day that the unfortunate girl's body J'as discovered, another woman working in the nelds was suddenly assaulted by a man, who after- wards drew a dagger and attempted to murder r. She offered & strong resistance, and her attracting notice, the would-be murderer led. He was pursued for some distance, but Reaped. It is believed the same man is Sponsible for both crimes. He is described as a oreigjner, with fair hair, and dressed as a miner. Ventral News.
THEJONIAUX POISONING CASE.
THEJONIAUX POISONING CASE. ANTWERP, Monday.—The Court of Cassation Jer has rejected the appeal lodged by Madame b onlaux against the sentence of death passed upon by the Assize Court on her being convicted of "e charge of poisoning three of her relaSives, her sister, her uncle, and her brother.— *eufcr.
EXPLOSION IN AN AMERICAN MINE.
EXPLOSION IN AN AMERICAN MINE. YOBK, Tuesday.—A telegram from New hatcom, Washington territory, states that an has occurred at Blue Canon Coal Mine, Lake Whatoom, and that out of 23 men in the is}6 a' l^e t'Iue 21 were killed.—Renter. N»w YoBK, Tuesday.—An explosion occurred 7* the Blue Canon Coal Mine, situated about 10 lles from New Whatcom, Washington territory. are known to have been killed, and their 5?dies have been taken out of the pit. Fifteen or pothers are supposed to be still in the mine, and jU hope is entertained of their safety.—Central
SHOCKING ACCIDENT IN AMERICA.…
SHOCKING ACCIDENT IN AMERICA. Niw YOBK, Tuesday.—A terrible calamity to-day at Wheeling county, Ohio, West Virginia. Shortly before noon two large "Hidings in the business part of the city ^lapsed without the slightest warning. One oooupied by Hutoheison and Company. bard"are merchants, and the other by Chapman Sons, paint manufacturer*. Five workpeople "ere killed, and Vicar-General Park, who was Passing, was crushed to death, while many other Persons were badly injured.—Central News.
FIGHT MITH BRIGANDS IN SARDINIA.
FIGHT MITH BRIGANDS IN SARDINIA. ltoKB, Tuesday Evening.—A desperate affray Oocurred to-day between gendarmes and brigands, the village of Pompei, in Sardinia, The had threatened to plunder the village, *&d warning being thus given, gendarmes were ready for the marauders when they *Pjpeared. In the fight which ensued two brigands were killed and one seriously wounded, bttt the rest of the band managed to get clear iWay. Last night another band of brigands ?forced their way into a mansion near Leece, in Outhern Italy, and after plundering it, set re to the plaoe, although several of the inmates at the moment locked in their rooms. Two theee unfortunate people were so shockingly that their recovery is impossible.— Ctntml News.
LOVED HIS BROTHER AND KILLED…
LOVED HIS BROTHER AND KILLED HIM. PABlØ. Sunday Night.—The Paris police are Investigating a case which vies with sóme of the toost gruesome inventions of Edgar Allan Poe. Lftst night, near midnight, two policemen no- ticed a man knocking at the door of the Saint Louis Hospital. Open for us," the man cried. I have come for a consultation for my brother." They went up to the stranger, And saw that he carried slung aoross his shoulder bag, of black serge, whioh seemed to be SUed with something heavy. The stranger said that he came to see a doctor about his brother tod that he had heard voices" which had Ordered him to offer the sacrifice." The police- men, at a loss to understand this explanation, took the stranger to a police station. There the latter opened his bagr, and by the light of the gas lamp the policemen saw with horror the head of a youth. This is my brother's head," said the stranger, my brother Alphonse." The head had been cut off. It waa that of a chubby, fair- beaded boy of 12 or 13. The section of the beck was done up with oak and' beech leaves. "My name," said the man, "is fiaptiste Laborie. I am 27, a cowherd, and I kilted my brother with a revolver with thre bullets in his breast. It was in the forest of Delmar, near Senezergues. Then I cut his head Off with my knife." He had left the village of Saint Denis, in Seine-et-Marne, where he was atnployed, on purpose to kill his brother, of whom he was very fond, in order not to leave the latter with his father, who misbehaved himself. He was impelled to this murder by voices," the word Which Joan of Arc used to describe her visions. be head has been sent to the Morgue, and the young peasant to the infirmary of the Depot, and tin M ayor of Senezergues, in Auvergne, has ordered the forest of Delmar to be searched in Wder to find the body.
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The Chitral Expedition. .
The Chitral Expedition. SECOND SHARP FIGHT, FIVE THOUSAND REPULSED. Fierce Onslaught of Hillmen. BUHKTAI, Friday Night.—After the capture of the Malakand Pass the battalions comprising the 1st Brigade were hurried across the summit, on the way to Aladaki and the Swat river fords. The camp on Thursday night was made on the road descending into the valley. The baggage of the bridgade had been brought over the summit and into camp in good time. The descending road into the valley was terribly difficult in places, but they had the good fortune later to strike an old Buddhist road, and the rate of travelling improved considerably. Infoiiuation was brought in that a number of hostile tribes were gathering at Aladand to dispute the advance and that other tribesmen were holding the fords over the Swat river. The Hanura ferry, it was reported, was held by two brothers of Umra Khan with 3,000 followers. The fight came Sooner than this information led us to expect, the enemy being discovered in some force on the hills on our right, and occupying a defile which tan almost parallel with our road for some distance and then joined our route. The native infantry scouts after a time reported that the enemy was fully 5,000 strong, and it was surmised that these were the fellows who had thrown up sangars and had been waiting for us in the Bhahkot and Mora Passes. General Kinloch had all the baggage waggons and pack train brought Up as closely as possible. The 3rd Mountain Battery took up a strong position to defend the stores against tneenemy's attack, and the Bedford- shire Battalion was told offforsimdarduty, the posi- tion which the enemy held having undoubtedly been selected with this object in view. Meantime the 37th Dogras and the 15th Sikhs were pushed forward to clear the hills. The work was diffi- cult, but the men were making good headway in Working along the hills when suddenly the tribesmen concentrated and made a sudden rush down the defile upon the baggage train. The mountain guns and machine guns played amongst them, and the Bedfordshire men poured in a hot fire. It checked the hillmen, and the discomfiture was completed when the Guides Cavalry made a splendid charge right in amongst them, scattering them on all sides. There was no more fight left in them, and we camped in the valley. Our losses were three men killed and a dozen severely wounded. The Dogras, who came to close quarters with the enemy, suffered most. It has been ascertained that the hillmen that were fought to-day were chiefly of the Abukhel, Musakhel, and Shamzai tribes. Their weapons were obsolete, but their pluck was undoubted. Many of their priests were with them again onfl this occasion, cheering them on. There is certain to be more fighting at Aladand with the 2nd Brigade. SURRENDER OF TRIBESMEN. MALAKAND, Saturday. — The difficulties that have been experienced in getting the baggage and guns of this brigade over the Malakand Pass have been overcome. The native sappers worked continuously at improving the roads, and the camels, with much labour, were got over the summit to-day. The route to the valley is clear, and the 1st and 2nd Brigades will be in touch to- night. The Upper Ranizai tribe, who were beaten last week in the Malakand Pass, have given in, and sent a deputation to the general with their submission. Sir R. Low told them that punish- ment must be meted out to them for shedding British :|but, to prove the sincerity and the loyalty they new expressed he would send them to collect supplies and transports for the expedi- tion. The measure of their success would weigh in mitigation of punishment. Some head men of the Swatis are willing to come io, but are dis- posed to discuss first the terms of forgiveness. Others have intimated that they would yield but fear the after vengeance of Urnra Khan. The latest news at headquarters is that Umra Khan s treating Lieuts. lowler and Edwards with great kindness and every distinction. They are believed to be all Dir. The 3rd Brigade is at Dargai. POSITION OF THE TROOPS. SIMLA, Sunday.—Despatches received from the front announce a further successful step in the British advance, and at the same time state that the enemy are evidently massing their forces for a determined resistance, and that a big fighb is expected to-morrow. The 1sb Brigade has advanced into Swat, driving back a force of 5,000 Swatis who tried to bar the road. In this engagement the Guides cavalry brilliantly charged » body of 1,200 of the enemy, cutting up 30, whereupon the remainder fled to the hills. The brigade halted on the 5th inst. in order to organise the transport, and 19 now at Khan. As already learnt by telegraph, yesterday a large gathering of fanatical tribesmen had assembled at Thana. above Ala- band. It was seen that this body carried a number of flags, denoting that the force must be a strong one. A message was sent warning the gathering that they would be attacked. The Second Brigade, with the 15th Bengal Infantry and Ludbranna Sikhs, in place of the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders, sent a recon- noitring party up to Thana. The enemy meanwhile retired, and the place- itself was found to be submissive, although large bodies of men Were seen moving about some five miles distant. Since the reconnoitring party returned to camp, however, the force, which hks been ascertained to be a fanatical gathering from Upper Swat, evacuated the positions which they had temporarily occupied higher up the valley and moved back to Thana. It is evidently their intention to attack the British, because the jirgahs or headmen have come in to move across the river to join Umra Khan. The lattftr's personal followers have occupied Radalah, and Umra Khan himself with a large force has arrived at the Talash river. Safdar Khan of Nawazai, who was recently ordered by Umra to produce all hia fighting men, B reported to be with him, but this is considered doubtful. By the latest distribution of the brigades, the Head Quarter Staff with the First Brigade is at Khar, and the Second Brigade has moved forward to Aladand, which is a village of 300 houses, a mile and half from the left bank of the Swat river. the Third Brigade is below the Malakand Pass, in the position previously oooupied by the Second Brigade. The First and Second Brigades will conoentrate to-morrow at Aladand in order to force the passage of the river, which is generally crossed on rafts. It is at this point that the enemy will probably make a definite stand, and a hot contest is expected. The losses sustained by the enemy up to the present are estimated to have amounted to at least 1,000.— R SnfLA, Saturday. — News of an abso- lutely trustworthy nature has at last been received of Lieutenants Fowler and Edwards, who left Mastuj with a few men shortly before the party under Captain Ross, which was cut up at Karaghand. The two officers, a Jemadar, and eight Sepoys are in the hands of Umra Khan at Barwa, 12 miles from Mianwalai, about half way between Aladand and Dir. They have been sent some 120 miles south from the plaoe where they were captured, and are now only about 30 miles in a direct line from Aladand, the most advanced point yet reached by the relief expedition. Both British officers and their Indian fellow prisoners are being well treated. The expedition does not expect to meet with further serious opposition on the road from Aladand to Dir. The British garrison at Chitral is reported to be still safe and in possession of a good quantity of supplies; neither are they hard pressed. The Jirgas, of headsmen of the tribes who took part in the fighting in the Malakand Pass, are showing signs of ooming in.—Renter. LOSSES IN THU, MALAKAND PASS. SIMLA, Saturday.—The following is the official ist of British losses in the engagements fought inr the Malakand Pass and at Khar on the 3rd and 4th inst. Total casualties, 78; killed, 10 British and three native soldiers wounded, 10 officers, and 28 British and 27 native soldiers. LETTER FROM ONE OF THE BELEAGUERED OFFICERS. Mr George Curzon sends an interesting com- munication to the Tvmcs of Saturday, containing extracts of a letter received by him from a British officer now shut up with Mr Robertson in the fort at Chitral. Speaking of the attitude of the Chitralis towards the British, the writer says tnat after the murder of the late Mehtar, Nizam- ul-Mulk, on January 1, 1895, all the people of Yasin and a deputation from Ghizar came the very next day to interview him and said that they would have no more Rajahs. They were tired of their tjwanny and wanted the British raj. All were of one mind, from Barnas Chitral) to Gupis; an wished for the British raj. Concerning the murder of Nizam-ul-Mulk by his younger brother, Amir-ul-Mulk, Mr Curzon's correspondent says —" It appears that they had schemed to murder Nizam-ul-Mulk for a long time past. They chose the time when his subsidy had just reached Chitral and he had dismissed his body- guard to their homes. He wasout hawking atBroz, about 10 mi les from Chitral, on Jan. 1st, Amir-ul- Mulk being with him. He was having his puggaree tied on for him when Amir-ul-Mulk signed to a man, who ran up behind and shot him in the back at about 10 yards with a Snidt.r carbttiP. Instantly the crowd, with the facility of a weathercook, proclaimed the new Mehtar by firing their guns in the air, and they then all galloped on to seize the fort at Chitral. Annr-ul- Mntk is the son of old Aman-ul-Mulk by his Afimar wife, and has one younger brother, the little Shuja-ul-Mulk, whom you met. Aiuir-ul-Mulk is at Chitral. He has absolutely no authority, and the Chitralis all despise him." THOSE IN THE CHITRAL FORT. The officer, writing of the beleaguered force, says :—The party in Chitral now consists of the British Agent (Mr Robertson), Captain Camp. bell, C.I H„ Captain Townshend, C.I.H., Lieu- tenant Gordon (Political Officer. Chitral), Lieu- tenant Harley (14th Sikhs), Surgeon-Captain Whitchurch. Baird aad 100 men are expected to arrive from Mastuj to-day. Including this rein- foroement, we have 380 rifles in Chitral itself, and we have nearly 300 rounds a man. The officers are quartered in the private part of the fort, where the royal ladies lived, as, of course, wa had to ask very one to clear out when we occupied it. Finally, upon the larger issue of policy, the writer says, in words which will be echoed by every one who has the least acquaintance with the situation or the facts If we do not now punish Umra Khan, and help the Chitralis, our prestige in this part ot the world will be at a very short price.. RUMOURED FURTHER FtGHTING. ALADAND, April 8th.—The 2nd and 3rd Brigades, with transport and guns, bare crossed the Swat river and are advancing rapidly. There has been no opposition since the enemy Were dispersed from the northern banks by the Lancers yesterday. The 1st Brigade now holds the fords and the south bank. The crossing of the river was completed by the two brigades without serious mishap. The natives say that Afzul Khan, brother to Umra Khan, was in command of the enemy during Sunday's fighting. He had been in command of the investing force at Chitral, and only reached the river by forced marches when the British preparations for ad- vance became definitely known. Umra Khan is believed to be concentrating for a stand at Barwa. Lieutenants Fowler and Edwards are held as hostages, and after he has made his fight he hopes to get better terms by handing them over safely. Despite the trying weather, heavy rains, and tremendous exertions, the health of the troops is generally good.— Central News. DARGAI, Tuesday.—The whole of the 3rd Brigade is now oyer the Malakand Pass. Stores and transport animals are being hurried on un- ceasingly. The Lancashire Regiment and the 30ch Bengal Infantry are here and holding the Communications open through the Pass. A report has come through to day that an- other big skirmish has taken place between the 1st Brigade and the Umra Khan's men. The enemy it is said were scattered, but no detaIls are given. The 9th Bengal Lancers, an old" Hudson's Horse" Regiment, whose appearance and conduct in the Su tkim cam- paign caused much favourable comment has been ordered up to asssist in guarding the line of com- munication. The field telegraph has been laid from Ialala through this place to Malakand. It will be continued to Khar and Aladand, the present headquarters of the brigade. A macademised road is to be constructed immediately up to the Malakand Pass. Native sappers are working continuously in the mountain defiles, removing obstructions and rendering the road less difficult for travelling. The whole work of mobilisation has been carried out in a manner deserving of the highest praise. Every regiment has been at its rendesvous at the appointed time. The one great difficulty has been the obtaining sufficient transport animals, especially camels. This has been now to a large extent overcome. The men here are in good spirits.—Central News. BIG BATTLE EXPECTED. SIMLA, Tuesday.—According to the latest news from the front there are strong reaBons now for believing that, notwithstanding their defeat in the Malakand Pass and on the Swat river, the tribes joining Umra Khan intend to offer strenuous opposition to the British advance. It is again reported that Umra is recalling his best troops from Chitral aud Kila Drosh. On the maroh to Miankalai, the next important stage in the advance, the 2nd Brigade will, as before, lead, and the 3rd Brigade follow.— Renter. LOYAL OFFERS OF NATIVE RULERS. SIMLA, Tuesday.—The despatch of the expedi- tionary force to Chitral has been the occasion of a loyal outburst from the native rulers. The Maharajahs of Patiola, of Jodhpur, and of Bikanir, besides several other native chiefs, have appealed to the Indian j Government to allow the Imperial Service troops from their States to assist the British forces now on their way to Chitral, either by guarding the Jines of communication, by supplying mules, camele, and stores, or by taking part in the advance against Umra Khan. The Government has replied in each instance that if their services are required it will not hesitate to rely on their loyal pro- mises of support. The first outcome of this loyal demonstration has been shown in the Government ordering the 3rd Kashmir Imperial Service Infantry to proceed immediately to Gilgit, en route to Chitral, in support of Col. Kelly's forces. Two other Kash- mir regiments have been ordered to remain in readiness at Jummoo as a reserve to further strengthen the advance in this direction it re- quired. The men of the Kashmir force are either Dogras or Ghoorkiias, and have a good fighting reputation. Dr. Robertson's garrison at Chitral is composed of Kashmir Imperial service troops, so that these men have the incentive of marching to their comrades' rescue. The Gwalior Camel Corps and other Imperial service troops have also been ordered out between Jandola and Malakand to guard the road between those places. It is tolerably certain that Umra Khan is at Burwa, and the report is confirmed that he has withdrawn his best troops from the investment of Chitral to assist him in opposing the British advance. Both thatforceand a. column of the enemy from Kila Drosh are ex- pected to join him at Burwa during to-day or to- morrow. Military authorities here are gratified at this movement of Umra Khan's. They believe that opposition will collapse after the first fight, and the farther he advances south the sooner the campaign will be over. There is a, possibility that Mr Robertson, finding the siege raised, may elect to march and meet Sir Robert Low, and thus faU upon Umra Khan in the rear, in preference to advancing towards Mastug and Col. Kelly, but this with his limited force is scarcely probable. The latest news from the expedition is that a reconnaissance has been made as far as Shamshikan. There was no trace of the enemy, and all the inhabitants met with professed to be friendly disposed towards the British. There are persistent rumours to-mght to the effect that more fighting has taken place, but no official confirmation is obtainable,—Central News. ENEMY STILL FALLING BACK. SIMLA, Tuesday Evening.—The latest news of the Chitral expedition is very satisfactory. Good progress continues to be made, and the enemy are still falling back without attempting to make' a serious stand. The reserve Chitral Brigade has been ordered to move forward from Rawul Pindi withoat delay. The brigade is under the com- mand of Major-General G. N. Channel V C Central News. ALADAND (via KHAB), Monday, 8 p.m.— (Delayed in transmission,)—Mahomed Shah, one of Umra Khan's brothers, defended the passage of the Swat River in force. The 11th Bengal Lancers, with the Guides cavalry, ware ordered to advance and dislodge the enemy. They forced the river under considerable difficulties, and after a sharp conflict drove back the enemy with heavy loss. The tribesmen were pursued as fur as the mountains, when the troops were recalled. The casualties on our side were one Sowar killed and several wounded.— Rtuter. KHAR, Tuesday.—The enemy have completely evacuated^ the country as far as the Pangkora River. They apparently retired before the 2ud Brigade, as it proceeded through the easy Pass from the Swat River. No opposition whatever was made to the British advance. The Swat River is being rapidly bridged by the sappers, who are now able to work without molestation. Umra Khan's immediate followers are locally estimated to have dwindled to 600 riflemen,— Renter.
THEOBALD PROBATE SUIT.
THEOBALD PROBATE SUIT. bearing of the probate suit arising out of the death of Mr Theobald, M.P., was continued on Saturday. Isaac Dunham, being cross- examined, admitted that when Mr Theobald saw iij after the death of his sister and jjen i. 1 8^e had left him ±iOU he (Mr Theobald) denied that she was witness s sister. Mr Theobald said it was urd, and that he had understood she was one of e ~°°ch family. Mr Theobald also said witness's brother had written him threatening letters, and rru ?re^ore declined to give them assistance, lne late member for Romford had further remarked that he married his wife under falsa and that he knew the danger which had been incurred. He would swear he never wrote to Mr Theobald for money. He did not know until after the present proceedings com- menced that Henry Algar died in Bartholomew's Hospita1.-Mary Dunham, wife of Isaac Dunham, next gave evidence, stating Mrs Theobald had stayed with them and had given witness £30.- AT,nUmt Dunham, widow of Daniel Dunham, said i u Id had told her that she had informed i?r ,s'Jand everything about her family, and that she was married, and if anything happened to her they would be provided for.—Further evi- dence^having been given, the case was adjourned until Tuesday. • a!!e tear'nf> the Theobald suit was resumed in the Probate Court on Tuesday. Documentary evidence was given as to Harriett Charlotte, the first Mrs Theobald, being the daughter of Wm. Dunham, labourer, and that she had been in the workhouse with her mother. Henry Dunham, nephew of the plaintiff, spoke to an interview, which hesaid took place between thA Plaintiff and Mr Theobald in 1891. Mr Iheobald, he asserted, then said, I was mar- ried to my wife under false pretences, and you know the danger of that." He also said to plain- tin, You write me a statement that the state- ments in your brother's letters were not true, and you shall be provided for." Lavmia Orgies spoke to the second marriage of Henry Algar in 1863 to Margaret Wise. Algar, she added, died in 1871 in St. Bartholo- mew's Hospital. A witness spoke to examining the register of births at Somerset House from 1837 to 1857, and that he could find no Mabel Laura Eaton which Mr Theobald had described in a society paper as his wife's maiden name. He ascertained that a Henry Alger, not Algar, died in St. Bartholo- mew's Hospital in 1871. Counsel submitted that plaintiff had failed to prove his case, but the Judge ultimately decided that the jury had better settle the issue. The jury found there was no evidence to show that Henry Alstar was alive in 1867, at the time that Mrs Theobald married Mr Theobald. Judg I ment was thereupon entered for the defendant.
THE LIVERPOOL MURDER.I
THE LIVERPOOL MURDER. I Inquest and Verdict, The inquest on the old man, Edward Moyse, Vlctlln of the Liverpool murder, concluded on Monday, the jury returning a verdict of Wilful murder" against the accused, Miller, who was subsequently remanded for eight days. Wit- nesses spoke to prisoner's movements about the time of the murder, and Catherine Davis deposed that he acquainted her with the news on the morning of the tragedy, and vouchsafed the statement thot he was in the street on the previous mght and saw four men standing outside the house. She alleged that there were spots of blood on his vest. i
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China and Japan. PEACE PROPOSALS. SHANGHAI, Sunday.—The Central News corres- pondent has reeeived from Pekin further and authoritative particulars respecting the terms of peace proposed by the Japanese Envoys at Simonosaki to Li Hung Chang. Those include, in addition to the payment of a war indemnity, the recognition of the independence of the Corea and the cession of Formosa and the Liaotung Peninsular, and the following significant and important stipulations, from which, if conceded, the whole of the civil- ised world will benefit. 1st. (a) The unrestricted importation of machin- ery to China (b) The right of foreigners to establish and engage in manufacturing indus- tries in China. 2nd (a), the throwing open of the great river Yangtsckiang to steamers and sailing vessels and Vessels of all nations as far as Oiiiing-King-Foo (b) the opening of the river Seingkinng by way of Tong-Ting Lake as far as Sian-Tan-Kien to the ships of all nations (c) the opening of the river Chookiang (the Canton river) to the ships of all nations as iar as Ouchoo-foo. (d) The opening to the ships of all nations of the river Wusung (the Shanghai river) and the Wusung Canal as far as Loo-Choo to the north and Hang-Chu-foo to the south. 3rd-The permanent removal of the Wusung bar, and the establishment and maintenance of works which shall suffice to keep the river at a depth suitable for the safe passage of large vessels at all navigable seasons of the year. 4th—The opening to foreign commerce, in addition to the existing treaty ports, of the cities of Chung-K'ng-Foo, Ouchoo-Foo, Soo Choo-Foo, and Hatig-Oliti-Foo, and such other cities as may be hereafter agreed ip,,n. -Central News. AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT. TIENTSIN, Saturday. —A secret memorial has been discovered amongst the official archives. It is dated 1882, and a number of Chinese officials who sign it point out to the Viceroy that Japan, in adopting the ad- vanced civilisation of the West, threatened to become a great Power, and would therefore be a menace to Ohina. The officials express their conviction that the danger could only be met by a war with Japan before she became too strong, and they advocated an immediate attempt to conquer the country. R-Fd by the light of recent events the docuitioni is intere:,t'ing.-Ceniml News.
THE EASTER HOLIDAYS IN LONDON.
THE EASTER HOLIDAYS IN LONDON. HARMING weather was -eareely to be ex- pected for the Easter Bank Holiday con- sidering what a lovely vernal March we have had. As a rule Nature claims compensation for •my indulgence she gran ts, and it is not to be suppo ed that after such a lone spell of her smiling mood we are likely long to escape her tears. Great preparations for Easter are visible in the Metropolis. 'Ari y and 'Arriet are buying up velveteens and ostrich feathers, the better class have for the most part made good their exodus, and the small shop- keeper is rubbing his hands, for at last he has really had a deoent week. There has not been so much bustle for many Easters as this time, the reason no doubt being that the country all over is at last beginning to teel the effect of the increased volume of trade due t,(, the removal of a portion of that obnoxious M'Kinley tariff. Things are indeed moving everywhere. Gradually the Exhibition which has for so long a time been in preparation at Earl's Court is shaping towards completion, and will be ready early in M»y for tiw anticipated big rush of the ..c general public. Year after year the spacious building and lovely grounds have afforded endless recreation and pleasure to myriads of Londoners, and although it has had a formidable rival in its near neighbour, Olympia, the latter cannot com- pete with Earl's Court in outdoor attractiveness. There ean be little question that the Big Wheel will be one of the greatest draws in Lon- don. for there is a sneaking fondness in the breasts of nearly everybody to ascend to high places, pro- vided the cost of the elevation does not fall too heavily on the muscles of the lower limbs. THE GREAT WHEEL AT EARL'S COURT APPROACHING COMPLETION. At Earl's Caurt, as the monster cylindrical wonder performs its revolutions, the visitor is lifted up by slow decrees, and almost imper- ceptibly attains to a height of 200 feet, the surrounding houses seeming to recede as though one were in a balloon. The panoramic view to be obtained from this lofty height may be imagined, and if the forthcoming exhibition depended upon the wheel alone, it could not fail of being a success. At the approach of Easter the theatrical mana- ger, who is thoroughly au fait at his business, begins to make those preparations in the way of novelty which shall draw into his coffers the money saved up by the wage-earning community for disbursement during the second greatest festival known to Christendom. Accordingly we find the astutest manager of all, Sir Augustus, throws wide his portals on Saturday, and produces for a short season, at popular prices, English spera, judiciously opening with the never-failing "Bohemian Girl" and the equally melodious "Cavalleria." At his other theatre, the Prin- cess's, he relies on Hurnperdinck s opera of Hansel and Gretel," in English, which is still going strong and well. The Adelphi presents a new play to its patrons by a brace of authors who are making a maiden London essay,although with such a cast "The Girl I left behind me," if it have any merit whatever, should catch on. At the Vaudeville "The Ladies' Idol" is the title of Mr Law's new play. The Gaiety, Avenue, St. James's, Lyoeum, Terry's, Daly's, and Prince of Wales's announce no change of pro. gramme, and the Haymarket piece, An Ideal Husband," goes to the Criterion. The Crystal Palace puts forth a monsfer list of attractions for Easter Monday, andtheEmpire, Tivoli, Alhambra, and Pavihon managements are all offering extra inducements to the pleasure-so'ldng public. At the Palace Theatre nothing very striking in the way of novelty is to be found, Mr Mor- ton relying on Carmencita, the dancer, who has made a very qualified sucoess and his living pictures, which are pass able- enough, though now getting somewhat stale. But the ancient manager can afford to go his MISS CLARA WIELAND. I ain gait while he has as his pidce de reststanee such a marvellous prodigy as Clara Wieland, who, although not yet sixteen, is as great a genius in her way as Cissie Loftus at her best, with this admirable advantage over the )atter, that she is more original and more natural.
MANIA AND MUHDER.
MANIA AND MUHDER. Fratricide by a Weak-Witted Sister. A sad occurrence was the subject of a coronei's inquiry on Monday, resulting in a verdict of "Wilful murder" against a girl aged 16, at Asterby, a village on the Lincolnshire Wolds, half-way between Louth and Newcastle. Em-. ployed on a farm there is a lKau named Wm. Gibson, whose wife an-] three children live in a cottage in the village. 011 Saturday evening Mrs Gibsuti left home to go to a neighbouring village, leaving at home her daughter, Sarah, aged 16, in charge of the youngest child, aged two years. Shortly afterwards the husband returned home, and found that the girl had gone out, but, on the hearthrug, the young child was lying in a pool of blood, having evidently been attacked with a blunt instrument as well as with a knife. He carried the child to a neighbour's house, where it expired. The girl Sarah was snbse- quently found. When asked what she had been doing she replied that she had been hitting Johnnie on the head with a poker because she was mad with him for pushing against her. The girl is described as being of weak intellect.
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Oscar Wilde Arrested. II
Oscar Wilde Arrested. II ODIOUS CHARGES, PRISONER AT BOW-STREET. THE APOSTLE OF CULTURE IN A NEW ROLE. The Crown as Prosecutor. The doors of Bow-street Polioe Court were besieged at an earlv hour on Saturday, it being known that Mr Oscar Wilde, who had been arrested on the previous night on a warrant granted shortly after the termination of the Wilde-Queensberry case, would be placed in It he dock. A few minutes before 10, the doors were opened, but only repre- sentatives of the PreQS were admitted. They quickly seized upon all available accommodation. After a few minutes' delay it was intended that the case would be taken in the Extradition Court upstairs. Thereupon there was a wild rush for this part of the building on the part of the public, who had by this time got within the gates. The small court was thronged to its fullest capacity by an assemblage of well-diessed men. Only one woman was present, and, seated immediately behind the dock, was the object of a great deal of ourious and audible speculation. Mr C. F. Gill, who, in the libel action acted as junior to Mr Carson, Q.O., in defending the Marquis of Queensberry, entered at 11 o'clock. A moment later Sit. Augustus Harris appeared, followed by several gentlemen understood to be connected with the drama. Sir John Bridge took his seat at five minutes past 11. Simul- taneously the door of the passage leading from the cells was thrown open, and the prisoner was seen approaching, carrying a silk hat in his hand. He advanced with au easy and even a stately step. lie was wearing the overcoat which he wore at the Old Bailey, with heavy velvet collar and cuffs. Having reached the centre of the dock Wilde calmly deposited his hat upon the seat at his side, bowed slightly to Sir John, then crossing his arms over the rails, he bent slightly forward and listened attentively to the opening sentences which fell from Mr Gill. MrC. if. Gill, rising immediately the prisoner was placed in the dock, said he appeared to prose- cute the prisoner on a series of charges of inciting lads to commit a. terrible crime, of actually com- mitting acts of gross indecency, and offences under the 11th section of the Criminal Law Am ndment Act. With regard to the nature of the case, he did not think it desirable that he should trouble the Court with any opening detail. No good purpose would be served by going into this matter in an opening speech, and he would indicate to the Court generally what bad occurred. The evidence he proposed to adduce and the nature of the charges upon which he should ask for the prisoner to be ultimately committed for trial would depend upon the evidenoe disclosed. THE FIRST CHARGE. The case which he proposed to go into, in the first instance, related to the conduct of the prisoner with a young man named Charles Parker. It would appear that in 1893 the prisoner Wilde was staying at the Savoy Hotel. He stayed there from the 2hd March down to the 29th March. At the same time there was living at Little College-street, Westminster,in theupperpart of a house, a man named Taylor. He was a man closely connected with the prisoner Wilde, and the evidence would show that he was engaged in acting for Wilde in procuring for Wilde those with whom he should afterwards commit acts of gross indecency. The prisoner would be charged with conspiring with this man for the purpose of procuring these lads for the commission of acts of indecency. Prisoner was in the habit of visiting this man Taylor at Little College-street, and in the course of ilie case there would be evidence as to the condition of things at these addresses. This man occupied rooms where Wilde was in the habit of going. ) He would shortlv state the way in which this young man Parker Was approached. He was a servant out of a place, and had been in the employment of gentleman as a valet. When in company with his brother, William Parker, a groom, one day nt the end of February or the beginning of March, 1893, in St. James's Restaurant, they were approached by Taylor, who accosted them and offered them drink. He took their addresses and invited them to his place in Little College-street. Having got them there he spoke to them, as they had been spoken to before, about going with gentlemen and how money could be made by chat means. He mentioned that Oscar Wilde was a man who gave money to youths, and said tht; he wou1d arrange to intro- duce them to Oscar Wilde. There were two or three interviews between Taylor and these lads. DINNRR AT THE SAVOY. At this time Wilds was in communication by telegram with Taylor. Wilde was at this time in March staying at the Savoy Hotel, and these lads were informed that an introduction to Wilde had been arranged to take placo at a dinner which they were to come to. Accerdingly Charles Parker and his brother went to Kettner's Restaurant. There they met Taylor. They were taken to a private room, where there was a. table laid for dinner for four people. In a little while Wilde arrived all the place, and then the lads were entertained at a sumptuous dinner provided by Wilde. At the close of the dinner Wilde announced to Taylor that Charles Parker was the boy for him, and on making that statement he turned and asked the boy whether he would come with him. He consented to go with him, leaving Taylor and Parker's brother. Wilde drove to the Savoy Hotel with Charles Parker. This was on the 13th or 14th March. They went to a. sitting-room, which opened into a bedrodm. PLIED WITH DRINK. In the sitting-room Wilde plied the lad with drink, and thr-n committed acts of gross inde- cency with him. He kept him there two hours, and then gave him two sovereigns and sent him away, telling him to come again that day week. Thehoy did so, and the same acts were repeated. Gross acts of indecency tnok place between Parker and the prisoner on two occasions afterwards. Wilde invited Parker to meet him at St. James's. place several times. Here prisoner had rooms after leaving St. James's-place. Prisoner would take Parker to Kettner's or the Solferino Restaurant, afterwards to the Pavilion or some other music hall. Camera-square and Park-walk were other places where these acts were com- mitted, and at the latter addrttSs the attention of people was attracted to prisoner's visits. Un- fortunately it would be necessary to put into the witness box this youth Parker, although he had now returned to a respectable mode of life. The character of the house at Little College-street would also be proved, although naturally the police had had great difficulty in proving this horrible business. Counsel next dealt with that part of the Citse which the prosecution proposed to prove in respect to prisoner's conduct with boys at the Savoy Hotel, the proprietors of which refrained from proceed- ings in order to avoid a scandal. This caso, con- cluded Mr Gill, was of vast importance to the public. There was only one end to a life of this kind, and that was being brought to justicc. EVIDENCE OF PARKER. Chas. Parker was then called, and as he entered the witness box the prisoner, who by this time was seated and supporting his head on his gloved hand, looked steadily for a moment at the youth. Parker is a good-looking, well set-up young man of 19 years. He was smartly dressed, having a full depth of white collar and a light, velvet-cuffed overcoat, approximating somewhat to the Newmariiet cut. Answering Mr Gill, he said he was formerly a valet. In 1893 he was out of employment. When visiting St. James's I Restaurant he was spoken to by a man named Alfred Taylor. Mr C. O. Humphreys, sohcitor, who defends the prisoner, at this stage interposed an objection to the putting of any leading questions. A STARTLING EPISODE. Witness was continuing his replies to Mr Gill as to what conversation he had with Alfred Taylor on this particular occasion, when the learned counsel startled the Court by the sudden intimation that Taylor had been arrested, and he would postpone further examination of Parker pending Taylor's arrival in the dock. Mr C. O. Humphreys May I ask you, Sir John, how long you propose to sit to-day ? I have important engagements, and it is a serious matter to me personally. Sir John Bridge I propose to sit within reason as long as we have witnesses to go on with. ENTER THE PRISONER TAYLOR. At this juncture Veteotive-Iuspector Marshall announced Alfred Taylor," and in obedience to the call a young man of similar build and address to Parker stepped briskly into the dock and took j his stand on Wilde's left. Parker, replying to Mr Gill, said he now identified Taylor as the man who conversed with him in St. James's Restaurant and subsequently introduced him to Wilde. On the occasion referred to Taylor said Wilde was a good man II and gave him an address in Little College- sbree. He was there introduced to Wilde I in company with his brother, William Parker. Witness went on that Taylor gave them the Little College-street address so that he and his brother might call there. They did so. When they got into the place, they saw Taylor's rooms. He had a drawing-room, a bedroom, and a kind of kitchen place. One of the rooms, the drawing- room, WPS very well furmshed. Sir John Bridge: Did you go by appointment ? Yes, sir. Contmuing.inreptyto Mr Gill, witness said he did not notice the windows of the room. It was in the morning that he oalled. The bed was a very low one, about a foot or a foot and a half from the ground. Witness did not see any ser- vant. He did not think the rooms were lighted. He was sure they were not. He saw Taylor there. No one else was present. What did Taylor say ?—Witness: I forget now. Mr Gill pressed the question.—Witness i then said that Taylor stated that he had arranged for him and his brother to be introduced to Mr Wilde. He thought Kettner's or the Solferino was the place at which the introduction Was to take place. The introduction was to take place at ha'f-past seven in thee\ening. Sir John Bridge What is Kettner's ? Mr Gill A restaurant. They are both restaurants. Witness, further answering Mr Gill, said that after this conversation they all three came out cf the house together. That evening he and his brother went to the restaurant, and they pro- ceeded upstairs to a private dining-room. Before going there they had met Taylor at the St. James's bar, and they^ll tluue went to tho restaurant together. Dinner was laid for four in ¡ a private room. The tabte was lighted with caudles with red shades. Witness and his brother and Taylor waited for Wilde in this room. The tatter then came in. Wit&osg had never seen Wild. before. Taylor introduced them to htm, saying, This is Mr Charles Parker, and this i4 Mr William Parker." They the. had dinner together. Was it a good dinner ?—Yes, a very good one. (A laugh.) What wine ?—Champagne. Anything besides after dinner ?—Yes, coffee and brandy. D:d you smoke ?—Yes. What ?—Cigarettes. Did you see who paid for the dinner !—Wilde wrote out a cheque. AT THE SAVOY HOTEL. Witness, answering further questions, said that after dinner Wilde said, The boy for me. Will you come to the Savoy Hotel with me ?" They went together in a hansom to the Savoy Hotel. Arriving there about 10 o'clock they pro- ceeded to the second or third floor and went to a sitting-room. No one was there but witness, and Wilde ordered whisky and soda, and two were brought. After the waiter had gone Wilde said, Come into my bedroom." There was a door leading into a bedroom. They both went into the bedroom where acts of indecency took place. After they had been there two hours wit- ness left, Wilde giving him £2 and telling him to call again there in a week at 11 o'clock at night. Witness didso.and similar misconduct took place. Prisoner and witness supped together on chicken and champagne. They were alone, and witness stayed at the hotel on this occasion about an hour and a half. Wilde gave him j35 on leaving, and told him to buy some clothes. PRESENTS FROM WILDK. After that he saw Wilde from titne to time Wilde gave him besides money a silver cigarette case and a gold ring. He also went to Wilde's address in St. James's-place, which he first visited between 4 and 5 o'clock one afternoon. Criminal acts took place. He went there very often, and at one time he visited Wilde's rooms nearly every day. Once he accompanied Wilde to the Crystal Palace, and on another occasion they had a box at the Pavihon Music Hall. Witness took one room at Park-walk (near Wilde's house at Time-street, Chelsea), and Wilde visited him there once, but nothing took place. There was a little unpleasantness with the landlady,and witness left. At one time he stayed in Camera-square, which is in the same vicinity. He also visited Wilde at the Albemarle. Eight or nine months ago Wilde was driving near Trafalgar-square in a hansom. On seeing witness he pulled up and said How are you ? You are looking ai pretty as ever." (Laughter.) Parker uttered these Words with some hesi- tancy and blushed deeply. As the examination of this witness had proceeded Wilde moved rest- lessiy about the corner of the dock, in whioh he had seated himself, and occasionally passed his hands across his face in a way indicative of distress of mind. IN THE FITZROY-SQUABE RAID. Parker resumed by saying he was arrested with Taylor last year in a raid at Fitzroy-street, Firzroy-square, and since then he had given up his evil companionship. He did not see a woman's dress at Little College-street. Mr C. O. Humphreys here announced that he had instructed counsel for the defence, and Mr Travers Humphreys (who was with Sir Edward Clarke and Mr Mathews at the Old Bailey) now entered the court and took his seat at the bar- risters- table. Mr Travers Humphreys applied that his cross- examination of witness might be reserved. They had been taken quite by surprise in this matter. Mr Gill said he did not desire to bring the witness there again. Mr Travers Humphreys said he would give his friend notice if he wished to cross-examine him at any adjourned hearing. The application was granted. Sir John Bridge Taylor, do you wish to cross- examine him ?—Taylor I will reserve it. Witness's evidence having been read over and signed, he was bound over to give evidence all the Sessions at the Central Criminal Court. The Court then adjourned for luncheon. SIR KCWARD CLARKE'S OFFER. During the adjournment the gossip in court was that Sir Edward Clarke had written to Wilde's solicitor expressing his willingness to defend the prisoner without fee. On inquiry (says the Press Association) this statement proved to be well founded. On the Court resuming Wir. Parker, a brother of the former witness, and strongly resembling hun, was called. He deposed to being for- merly a groom. In March, 1893, he, like his brother, was out of employment. He met Taylor at St. James's Restaurant under the circumstances already described by his brother, Charles Taylor, to introduce him to Oscar Wilde, who was a gentleman and a good man for money." The witness was being further questioned, but complained of feeling unwell. The usher thereupon accommodated him with a seat. Parker, whose face was suffused with a deathlike paleness, said falteringly that Taylor suggested the introduction to Wilde. He and his brother met Taylor and went to a restaurant, where, in a private room. they were introduced to Wilde, and the bur dined together. It was a very good dinner, and champagne was drunk. After dinner Wilde turned to Charles with the remark, "This is the boy for me. Are you coming to the Savoy?" They went away together. That was the only time he ever saw Wilde. Subsequently witness received a communication from his brother, but he did not meet prisoner again. Mr Travers Humphreys did not cross-examine this witness on behalf of Wilde, but put a ques- tion as to the time at which the introduction to Taylor took place. It was in March, 1893. SIr John Bridge (to Taylor): Do you wish to put any questions? Taylor No. I won't say anything at present. THE CASE AGAINST TAYLOR. Mr Gill intimated that this was as far as he would go that day in this class of evidence against Wilde, but he would call a witness against the prisoner Alfred Taylor. The next witness was Mrs Grant, a middle-aged, rather good-looking woman, dressed in black. She said she was the wife of Wm. Grant, and lived at 13, Little College-street. The prisoner Taylor occupied rooms there for a year and eight months, beginning in 1892 and ending in 1893. The rooms he occupied consisted of sitting-room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, for which he paid j35 a month. The apartmeats were furnished very uicely.Thelineninthe bedroom was very good. The windows of the rooms were very dark,especlally the sitting-room, there being muslin strained over the glass, lace curtains and dark curtains. There was no day light. The sitting-room was lit by candles. Was there anything peculiar about the bed 1- There was no bedstead. There was a full-sized spring mattress on the floor. Did he furnish the place himself ?—Yes. Wit- ness continued that Taylor kept no servant. He did his own cooking. He was visited by a great many gentlemen—young gentlemen. Witness was always given to understand that Taylor was a baohelor. Sir John Bridge: You saw no women there Witness Oh. no. Mr Gill What were the ages of the young gen* tiemen.who called ?—Witness From 16 upwards. (Sensation.) Answering the questions by Mr Gill witness said that she had seen ladies' wigs and things for fancy dress about the rooms—stockings and shoes and things of that kind. Mr Taylor was very fond of scent. He used to burn it and use it also. He had a large number of scent bottles. Have you seen his nightdress ?—Witness: His nightshirt. How was it fastened ?-r-With a gold brooch or pin.—Further questioned, witness said that she could not identify Wilde as one whom she had seen at the house. The Magistrate (to Wilde): Stand np. The prisoner Wilde rose. Witness: I cannot identify him.—Answering the questions, she said she had heard Taylor call someone who was there "Oscar." In January, 1893, a young man named Wood was staying with Taylor and slept with him. He was there about three weeks, and he bad seen a boy nam&d Sidney Mabor who had stopped all night with Taylor. A boy named Charley Mason had slept there. The gentleman who came to tea came from four to six o'clock. Witness had seen Taylor sewing on buttons. (Laughter.) He decorated the rooms, and he and Woods used to go out together. There were others who stayed there all the night besides tha names she had given. Letters and telegrams used to arrive for Taylor. Shortly before Taylor left a sergeant of police came to the house as a friend of Mr Taylor's and placed himself in such a position that he could hear Taylor's voice. Witness knew that the house was watched. Wit- ness had heard Taylor calling young men, Charley, dear." Taylor never told her what his OcùupRtioll wa. Sir J. Bridge Was there nothing to show what business lis was ?—No, he said he was a gentleman. Sir J. Bridge Taylor, do you wish to ask any questions of the witness ?—Taylor Not at present, sir. Sir J. Bridge (to witness): Did you ever sc,) the person called Oscar ?—Witness < No. Mrs Grant was then bound overto give evidense, if necessary, at the Central Criminal Court. WOOD IN THE BOX. Alfred Wood, a slim, fair-looking youth, next called, deposed that he was formerly a clerk, and he knew Mr A. Taylor. In January, 1893, he was staying with Taylor at 13, Little College-street, At the time he bad been out of employment abou a week. Taylor had no legitimate occupation. He knew Wilde, whose acquaintance he made at the Cafe Royal in January, 1893—about three months before witness went to America. He was alone at the time he met Wilde. They went to the Cnfe Florence in Rupert-street, and had supper together in a private room. On leaving the Cafe Florence Wilde took him to his I house in Tite-street, Chelsea. Wilde's family were away at Torquay. He and Wilde went to the bedroom together. Mr Travers Humphreys objected to leading questions. Mr Gill I wish to save your client by not going much into details. Resuininf his evi- dence Wood said he Was under the influence of drink, as he not only bad taken ohampagnc with his supper but hap also had Whisky, brandy, and at Wiide s house, hook aud seltswr. Wilde gave J 183 before leaving the Florence. He again went I to Tite-strewt at prisoner's request and had supper. There was no servant thr" and Wilde went into the pantry for the food. They did not repeat the same acts on that occasion. He once met Wilde at Taylor's rooms in Little College- street. He had lunched and dined at the Cafe Florence with Wilde on two occasions. He had also seen Wilde at tea at 36. Langrham- street, where witness had a bed and siitting-room. No impropriety took plaoe. Witness after- wards took rooms at 4, Great Russell-street, but he could not remember whether Wilde visited hini there. Witness occupied the rooms in Great Russell-street until his departure for America. Wilde gave him £3 or JB4 on several oocasions, as also a watch and chain. About this titne he expressed a trish to away from Wilde and these people." Mr Gill: Let us deal with the case from the point of view of Wilde alone, but I believe there were one or two other people who came to these tea parties ?—Yes. One or two who are out of the oountry at the present time, I think 1—Yes. Resuming, witness told Taylor he wished to go to America, and Taylor com- municated this to Wilde. There was a meeting in Little College-street, at which Witness agreed to band over certain letters to Wilde. After the letters had been given up Wilde gave him two B10 notes and two jB5 notes. Next day they lunched at the Florence, Where Wilde gave him another JB5. Witness then left tor the United States, where he re- mained 14 months. Sir John Bridge Was it in consequence of something that was said to you that you went to the Cate Royat ? — Yes. I had received a telegram from a gentleman. Was that some gentleman you had met at Taylor's, or that you had heard of at Taylor's Yes. Mr Gill Was that the first time you saw Wilde—that time at the Cafe Royal ?—Yes. MABOR CALLED. Sidney Arthur Mabor, a. young of good appearance, said that he first knew Taylor in 1892, when the latter was living in Little College- street, where witness visited him. He bad stayed with him there. At that time witness had no occupation. Occasionally he went there to tea parties, and met several men. Witness first met Oscar Wilde at Kettner's Restaurant, be thought, in September, 1892. Witness on that occasion was with Taylor and Lord Alfred Douglas. They dined there, but witness did not know who paid for the dinner. He did not. He did not know what Taylor's occu- pation was. A week or two after he met Wilde the latter sent him a silver cigarette case. In October of that year he met Wilde at the Albe- marle, this being their second meeting. They had supper together alone in a private sitting- room. There was a bedroom off the sitting-room, and witness found that Wilde had taken a bed- room for him at the hotel. This bedroom of witness's opened off Wilde's bedroom. They had wine for supper. What took place between you that night ?— Nothing. Where did you pass the night ?—In my bed room. Why did you sleep there that night ?—Because I stayed there very late and it was a long way for me to go home to Notting Hill. Sir J. Bridge Was the bed taken when you got there ?—Yes. Mr Gill And you went to stay all night with a man you had only seen once. Did he pay for you ?—He paid the bill. Further examined, witness said he left the next morning. He thought Wilde was staying in town. He did not know that Wilde took these rooms for one night only. Witness had stayed at Taylor's, and slept with Taylor perhaps three times. Taylor's sitting-room sometimes smelt of incense. He had not seen It lit artificially in the day time. At the time he stayed with Taylor he was out of employment. Witness had seen Wilde at this room. He used to call him Oscar, and Wilde called him Sidney. Sir J. Bridge Did Wilde ever give you any money ? Witness Never. A MASSEUR CALLED. M. Anton Migge deposed that the Savoy Hotel was one of the hotels in which he pursued his avocation as a masseur. In March, 1893, Ocar Wilde was staying at the Savoy Hotel. He went to massage Wilde from the 16th to the 20th March at 10 o'clock in the mornings. One morning witness went into Wilde's room for massage, and there saw a young man in prisoner's bed. He must have been from 16 to 18 years of age. Wilde was at the time dressing himself, and he said to witness, I feel much better. I have not 'time to have the treatment this morning; I am very busy." Did you ever massage Wilde after that ?—No. A SAVOY CHAMBERLAIN CALLED. Jane Margaret Cottar was the next witness to enter the box, and as she was ushered in Mr Willie Wilde, prisoner's brother, entered by the same door and took up a position at the back of the court. Miss Cuttar described herself s chambermaid at the Savoy. In March, 1893, during Wilde's stay at the hotel she discovered a youth m his bed. She reported this and also the appearance of Wilde's room on different days. Mr Gill said he did not' propose to go further that day. He suggested the proceedings should be resumed on Thursday next. Sir John Bridge thereupon ordered a remand until Thursday next at 11 o'clock. BAIL REFUSED. Mr Humphreys applied that Wilde might be admitted to bail on the ground that, though he must have known On Friday morning that a warrant would be issued for his arrest, he made no attempt to get out of the way, and there was no difficulty m findin bim. Sir J. Bridge I do not think it is a c&sa for bail. Mr Humphreys I can offer substantial bail. Sir J. Bridge It is not a case for bail at all. The prisoners were then conducted from the dock to the cells. REMOVAL TO HOLLOWAY. After Saturday's hearing, Wilde and Taylor were removed to the gaoler's quarters to await their conveyance to Holloway. The prisoners were kept strictly apart, and no communication what- ever was allowed to take place between them. Wilde, however, could not restrain his penchant for talking, and referred to the harshness of the magistrate in refusing to allow bail. Apparently he was not aware of the fact that the gravity of the charge precluded aU possibility of temporary freedom. Every consideration was shown to Mr Wilde notwithstanding his peevishness, and the gaoler's office was placed at his disposal instead of the ordinary cell. At five o'clock Inspector George Wood ap- proached the prisoner and politely hinted that the conveyance was ready. Eyeing the offioer wearily, Wilde said, Oh, thank you, but may I not send a letter to one of my friends before I go ?" The inspector was obliged to reply in the negative, but added that facilities would be affftrded at Holloway. With a "Come along now, Mr Wilde," Inspector Wood led the way to the mner court- yard, where the sombre vehicle stood so different in the (ôlY equipage in which the prosecutor of the Marquis of Queensberry drove off only the pre- vious day from the Old Bailey to the Holborn Viaduct Hotel. Wilde meekly followed, pausing only for an mstant at the steps of the van to heave a deep-drawn sigh. A minute afterwards the door of the Black Maria had closed upon him, and in less than half-an-hour Mr Oscar Wilde was within the gates of Holloway Gaol. A CHAT WITH LORD QUEENSBERRY. A Press representative sa.w the Marquis of Queensberry at Carter's Hotel on Saturday evening. His lordship looked remarkably well, and was undoubtedly in the best of spirits. Congratulations," he repeated, in reply to a ques:n, I have been simply overwhelmed with them. Indeed I shall never be able to answer a tithe of them. And as for callers, people have been coming and going all the afternoon. "Just look over there," pur- sued the successful exposer of crime, and see the heap of telegrams and letters I have received." Following the direction 01 his eye, I perceived on the back cheffonier, a huge pile of congratulatory messages. Here," said the Marquis, are two telegrams from America, one from New York from a gentleman named Jones, which are very sympathetic. Here's one from a good old Scotch- man, and last, but not least, two from old ship- mates. They telegraph from their vessels, Well done, old chap." Letters have come from aU sorts and conditions of men. They all bear the same hearty ring of sincere congratulation, one going so far as to say, Every man in the city is with you." The Marquis of Queensberry wishes to correct the statement that has been published with regard to his message to Oscar Wilde. It has been reported that as soon as the trial ended, Lord Queensberry sent the following message to Mr Wilde If the oountry allows you to leave, all the better for the country but if you take my son with you, I will follow you wherever you go andshoot you." This statement is not correct. Tho message was sent some days ago, and not after the trial ended. Lord Queensberry did not say he would shoot Mr Wilde. What he said was that if he persuaded his misguided son to go with him, he would feel quite justified in following him (Wilde) and shooting him, did he feel inclined to do so, and was he worth the trouble. A REMARKABLE LETTER. The Hon. and Rev. A. Douglas writes :— My nephew, Lord Douglas, was certainly not authorised by my inothev, my sister, and myself to say, as reported. every member of our family, except my father, disbelieves absolutely and entirely the allegations of the defence." wè do most certainly beliere them, and must repudiate any sympathy with the statement of my nephew. EFFECT OF THE PROCEEDINGS ON WILDE'S prA YS. j NEW YORK, Saturday.—The management of the Lyceum Theatre, where Oscar Wilde's play An Ideal Husband" is now running, have decided to remove the author's name from the bills and programmes. Miss Rose Coghlan, who has been playing" A Woman of No Importance in the Western States, has resolved to omit the play from her repertoire.
MR J. H, WILSON, M.P., AND…
MR J. H, WILSON, M.P., AND HIS CRITICS. £1,000 Damages Claimed. The London and Provincial Prass Agency is officially informed by Mr W. Collison, the secre- tary of the National Free Labour Association, that the writ in the action of W Ison v. Collison and Rogers for alleged libel, contained in a pamphlet issued by the association, lias been served. Mr J. H. Wilsou, M.P claims £ 1,000 damages. The alleged libels are contained in a pamphlet published by Mr W. Collison on behalf of the National Free Labour Association, entitled "J. Havelock Wilson, M.P. Daylight on his Care«r— Exposure and Challenge—Astounding Revelations." Mi Carson, QC., M.P., and Mr O. F. Gill have, it is said, been retained on behalf or the plaintiff; and Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., M.P., Sir Richard Webster, Q.C., M.P., and Mr j Llewellyn Davies for the dofenc?.
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The census returns for Switzerland in 1893 indicate that the number of Jews there in that year was 8,386. In 1850 their number was 3,145. The Canton of Zurich the largest number of Jews, 1,4-16 against 80 in 1850. I The late Alderman Wm. Bindloss, Mayor of "tidal, has bequeathed £ 30.000 for the ex- j tension and improvement of the Kendal water j supply, and has made a number of other im« j portant bev/resta to the Corp—r^;—
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SOUTH WALES NEWS. CARDIFF. DEATH FROM SCALDS. —At the Town Hall, Cardiff, on Monday evening, Mr Coroner E. B. Reece held all inquiry relative to tbe deth of Fenton Horrigan (25), fireman on board the s.s. Flamborougb, who died on Saturday at the Hamadryad Hospital Ship from scalds received on board the ship the previous day.—A verdict of "Accidental death was registered. NEWPORT. AFTEP. THIRTY-TWO YEARS AT RISCA. — William Jones, elderly man, underground haulier, Risca, was summoned at Newport County Police Court (on Saturday for assaulting his wife, Elizabeth Jones, at Risca, on the 28in March. The complainant, who appeared with a very bad right eye, blackened in a radius of over two inches, said her husband struck her because she repeated language h" was using to her. It was early m the morning, and defendant was sober. She had never had him up before, but he deserved to leave her an go to prison. They had been married 32 years, and the family was grown up. He bad done no work for nine months, and the had to go out to work to support hitn. The defendant said he was sorry, very sorry, but was sent to jaol for one month—a sentence which seemed to considerably surprise him. PONTYPOOL. COLLIERY OFFENCE.—At the Police Court on Saturday, Mr W. P. James presiding, John Barnes, collier, for sleeping in Lianhilleth Colliery with a lighted lamp in his possession, was fined 20s. MONMOUTH. THE VAGRANCY QUESTION.—The Boaid of Guardians at their quarterly meeting on Satur- day decided to send a deputation to represent the board at a conference to be held at Hereford to consider the best means of dealing with the alarming increase of vagrancy during the past year. PENCADKU, TELEGRAPHIC IMPROVEMENTS.—In response to a petition from the inhabitants of the fast- increasing district of Pencader, the Postmaster- General has been pleased tfJ open a telegraph office thereat, thus opening communication by wire to and fiom all parts. Hitherto telegrams were forwnrded only trom t,he railway station, the nearest reoeiving office being Llandyssil. SWANSEA. DEATH THROUGH MISADVENTURE.—On Satur- day an IlJquest was lieid on the body of Mrs Letitia Leyson, of Argyle-street, who died on the previous day, undpr circumstances already reported, from the result of drinking hydro-chloric acid in mistake for gin.—The jury returned a verdict of ".Death from misadventure." LLANELLY. N.U.T.—The annual meeting of the looal branch of the N.U.T. was held on Friday evening at Lake Bold School. An excellent tea was provided by Misses Griffiths and Davies, and subsequently speeches were delivered by Mr Coles, Mr Evans, Mr J. Howell, and others. BRIDGEND. CHARITY COMMISSION.—On Monday Mr Rhys Williams, Assistant Cuarity Commissioner, held an inquiry at the Police Court, Bridgend, respect- ing the charities of the parishes of Coity and Newcastle. Evidence was given with reference to several charities which had existed in the early part of the century, and had been lost. The only eharilly welleh Hppeared to he rPlnainmK was one in the parish of Newcastle, and the Vicar explained his allocation. Mr S. H. Stockwood gave evidence as to the Down Hall, and produced the trust deeds. Among others who tenriend evidence were the rector of Coity (Rev. F. W. Edmondes) and Mr W. Thome (one of the trustees of the Unitarian Chapel). DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION.—The election to fill the vacancy on the District Council took place on Monday. The returning officer (Mr T. J. Hughes) declared the result shortly after nine o'clock as follows :-0. H Corbett, 174 W. lfrancis, 164 J. James, 107; R. Jenkins, 57 H. Abbott, 49; W. H. Rhvs, 36. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meeting on Saturday the estimate for the ensuing halt- year, amounting to £5,564, was produced, and the clerk was directed to issue the usual calls upon the overseers. A sub-committee was appointed to consider the medical officer's suggestions with regard to structural alterations at the Workhouse. ASSAULT.—At the Bridgend Police Court on Saturday, Michael Onrran, of Bridgend, shoe- maker, was fined £2 for assaulting Edward Quinlan, of Bridgend. PONTYGWAITH. P*ESENTATLON. — On Friday last P.O. Robert Bowen, who has been stationed here for many years, and who has just been promoted to the posItion of works cunstabJe at Llwynypia, was the recipient of a beautiful illuminated address. The meeting, which was well attended, took place at the Assembly-rooms. AMMANFORD. TYPHOID.—At the fortnightly meeting of the Llandtlo Sauitary Authority, Dr. W. H. Lloyd reported five cases of typhoid at Ammanford during the past quarter, one beiog fattti. He had no hesitation in attributing it to the use of Loughor water. MEUTHYR. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.—On Saturday there was a meeting of the Assessment Committee, under the presidency of Mr R. H. J.P. A supplemental valuation list for Geiligr showed au increase in the ratable valule of that parish upon new colliery workings and new buildiugs, amounting to £3,970 15q. GELLIGAER AND RHIGOS RURAL COUNCIL.—The ordinary monthly meeting was held at the Work- house on Saturday, Mr Matthew Truran, J.P., presiding. It was deoded to take ovei the duties of the Highway Board, and continue the services of the officers of that authority at the same salaries. The clerk's estimate of the probable expenditure during the fotthcoming half-year was received, and it was decided to make a call of £1,700 upon Gelligaer parish and JE60 upon Rhigos. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At the meeting of the Merthyr Board of Guardians on Saturday, Mr D. P. Davies, J.P., presiding, the clerk (Mr F. T. James) presented an estimate for precepts amounting to £18,500. Upon the proposition of the Rev. Alderman Aaron Davies, the first portion of the calls, amounting approximately to one half of the specified amounts, was authorised to be made. Mr R. H. Rhys, J.P., referred to the. alterations in the boundaries at Aberdare, and moved that the salary of Mr Dd. Price, assistant overseer, Aberdare, be allowed to remain Mr Lewis Evaus seconded. Mr Augustus Davies moved that the application be declined. The motion was earned. GELLIGAER GOVERNORS.—A meeting of the Governors of Lewis's Endowed Schools. Pen- gam, was held on Saturday at the Workhouse, Mr G. C. James presiding. Mr J. W. Jones, B.A., Ynysybwl, was appointed an assistant master, at a salary of £100 a year, in place of Mr T. L. Williams, who has removed to St. David's. MR WAKELIN'S FUNERAL.—The funeral of the late Mr T. C. Wake: 1\1, architect, took place on Saturday, and was stricMy private. Deceased was interred at Cpfn Cemterv. A COLLIER'S DEATH.—Wm. Evans, who was injured in the Abercanaid Pit last week, died on Monday at the Merthyr Hospital. ABERDARE. HOKING SOCIETY.—The ordinary meetiug of the above society was held on Saturday evening at the Blaengwawr Inn, Mr J. C. Wilson, Aberdare, in the chair. It was reported that 30 members had already joined, and four members were elected. It was decided that the first race should be run from Ludlow in May, and that races be run weekly thereafter during the. season. PONTYPHYL. BAPTISM.—On Sunday afternoon five persons were immersed in the Garw river by the Rev. T. B. Phillips, pastor of Tyiagwyn Church, in the presence of a large concourse. NEATH. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE.—We are desired to invite particular attention to the advertisement appearing in our columns of the new high-class Preparatory School (for boys) to be started at Neath on May 1st. The Principal (the Rv. T. B. Nicholls, M. A.) brings with him the strongest r; commendations both as regards his teaching abilities and hi kindly interest ill hi: charges. BLAENAVON. RESIGNATION.—At the close of the evening service on Sunday at, Bioad-street BaptistChapel, the Rev. Wm. Rees tendered his resignation as pastot of the church, a pose which he had filled with signal success for the past 23 yer.rs. At the same meeting the membership g ive a unani- mous call to Mr Thomas Phillips, Cardiff Baptist College, a native of Fishguard. FESTIVAL.—The second annual musical festival of the several Baptist choirs of the town (Broad. street excepted) was held on Monday at the Workmen's Institute. The meetings were held in the morning, afternoon, and evening, and were presided over by Messrs E. Jones (Forge Side), S. Parry (Abersychan), and T. James (Bryn Villa) respectively. The conductor wa* Mr Dan Davies, A.C., Merthyr. HRYNMA WR. ¡ COLLIERY FATALITY.—On Monday an inquest was held at the Royal Arms Hotel by Deputy- coroner R. H. A. touching the death of Wi'liam Edward Richards (20), who was injured on March 28tii at Coulbrookvale Deep Pit, and died on Thursday last, A verdict of "Death Ly accident" was returned.
COAL TRADE IN THE NORTH.
COAL TRADE IN THE NORTH. A meeting of the Conciliation Board ot the Northumberland Coal Trade was held on Saturday in Newcastle. The accountants' ascertainment for thequarterendedr ehruary 28 h showed an average reduction in the selling price of coal of 9d per ton. It was unahimously agreed that the wages of miners should be reduced by 6 per cent. The Fife and Clackmannan Coal master. Association met in Edinburgh on Saturday after- noon, and unanimously agreed to reduce the wages of their men 12 per cent., woich is equal to a reductIon ot. sixpence per day. Notices will at one be issued to the different collieries that the resolution will take effect within 15 days. It is understood that all the colliery proprietors in Scotland will com" to the same decision.
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THE POLICE COURTS Alleged Breach efthe Licensing Act. At the Swansea County Police Court, on Satur- day. 10 men named Wm. Thomas, Wm. Jones, Griffith Thomas, Samuel Eilis, Wm. Williams, John Hughes, David Pinllips, John Nicholas, Wm. Phillips, and David John, of Gowerton, were charged with Hiding and abetting Margaret Daviet, to sell beer contrary to licence on off premises. The men were defended by Mr Smith and Mr Tudor Howoil. It appeared that Mrs Davies had already been fined for supplying the beer, and the contention now was that the defendants had aided and abetted her in com- mitting the offence. Evidence was called to piove that, the men did not purchase any beer they might have had, and the Bench decided to give them the benefit of the doubt by dismissing the case. I Business End of the Brush. At Newport County Police Court on Saturday two married women and a girl named Elizabeth Haines, Mary Jane Harris, and Mary Jane Light were summoned—the first two for stealing lewt. of oal, value lOd. and the third for tres- passing on th" Great Western Railway at Risca on the 28th February. P.C. Howell, hidden in the signal-box, detailed a very oid dodge on tho part of some Risca residents to replenish the coal cellar. A train of laden coal trucks had just started from the signal, and was proceeding slowly, when Haines and Harris appeared outside the fencing to the railway with sweeping brushes, and usmg what Mr Hornby descnlied as the business end of the brush, pnhed lumps of coal off the trucks. Light was on the line with a sort ot rake, but did not do so well with it as with thi brushes. Several lumps were knocked or pulleC off the trucks. The officer in plain clothes war down amongst the depredators in hah a minutel 80 he said in answer to Mr Lyndon Moore, whr defended, and expressed a belief that some of tht lumps of black diamonds went over the fencing which was very close to the line at that point, anc fronts a row of cottages. A witness for tht defence denied that any Goal was taken. She wai washing at the time, and saw all that passed. Ont lump was placed by the officer in the path of passenger train, and got. crushed. The Bend fined each defendant 2s 6d. Nerah's First Bad Ways. At Newport County Police Court on Satur day Phoebe Challingworth, a young womat attired in black sailor hat and fashionable bromc waterproof, was summoned for using threats tc Jane Filer and Ada Laura Filer. The com- plainants keep a general grocery store at Ponty- mister, but in consequence of defendant's pareuts having run up a j36 or £ 7score,fnrthercredit was stopped. This was theonlv rHtSOn, MrFiler alleged, why the defendant on Thursday eveuing last paraded in front of the shop for twenty minutes with her sleeves tucked up,a.nd declared her inton- tionofdisembowelling the shopkeeper, and made use of other violent threats so as to frighten Mn Filer, or, as a married customer named HoweUe said, made her go very white. Defendant de- clared it was her only and first offence, but Mt Frank Lewis, solicitor, who appeared to support Mrs Filer, said the annoyance had been going on for six weeks. The Bench bound defendant oval in a £10 surety to keep the peace for six months towards the motherand daughter, who it appeared was threatened on the Saturday evening previous. Scene in Cardiff Felice Ceurt. At Cardiff Police Court ou Monday John Cooke (43) was charged with stealing a purst containing £5 18. from the person of Mary Mors* at 74, Paget-street, on the 6th inst. Prosecutrix, whose remarks were scarcely audible, said that prisoner came into her room about 6 o'clock on Saturday evening and openly took the purse from her. Prisoner proceeded to cross-examine the prosecutrixaskingherif therewasnoc aclose friend- ship between her and himself. Prosecutrix declined to answer the question.—The Stipen- diary I shall commit you to prison if you don't answer the questior-—Prisoner (to Morse) Do you remember leavint Paget-street and going to Liverpool to meet) vovr supposed husbuud '—Pro- secutrix (excitedly): can shout now. That has nothmg to do with he case.—The Stipendiary Do you refuse to an wer the question ? I warn you ngain, If YL1U c n't answer I shall commit I you to prison. Di you go to Liverpool ?— Prosecutrix: What as Liverpool got to do with it 'The St-ipeudiai T at this stage ordered hot removal from the cov t, and prisone r was put back, l ater on prosecutrix, was again placed in the I witness-box. The St'pendiaiy, addressing her, said Now I ask yoo. again, and understand it will be the last time, a 'e you prepared to submit to examination, and to answer the questions put to you? I also warn yon gain that if you refuse I shall commit you to p. son for seven days. ^Ara you prepared to answ r "Yes" or "No?" Prosecutrix having repl ed in the affirmative, prisoner proceeded tc cross examine her at some length to the alleged relations which existe. between theni. She denied that they were tfoing to live together a.s man and wife. He ha never given her any money. Police evidence having been given, prisoner,! who pleaded not Ullt, was committed to take his trial at the CardiT Quarter Sessions. £100 and Cests for thebeening. At Cardiff Police Court on Monday—before the Stlpendary (Mr T. W. Lewi;=) and Mr Wm, Williams—Wm. Roach (28), was placed in tha dock chaiged on a warrant with 8¡,II.;r without a licence at 23, Stanley-street, on the 24-th of March. P.C. Wootton spoke to finding evidence of an illicit sale being carried on at the house, and upon entering he found prisoner in bed with the whole of his clothing and boots He told him that he would report him for selling the beer, and he replied that he could do sc if b. liked. Prisoner, contmued the constable, neve* did any work. Superintendent l-byward stated that Roach had been fined £10 and costs, £25 and costs on two occasions, and j650 and costs for a similar offence. Tht I Stinendiary now mulcted him in a penalty ot £1,00 and costs, or in default three months' im. prisonment. An Unfiiial Sen at Pendoylan. Darnel Griffith, blacksmith, living at Pendoy. Jan, was summoned by his mother, Elisabetl, Griffiths, before the magistrates atPenarth Polioe- court on Monday for assaulting her on the 28tt March last. Complainant said defendant, whe lived with her, repeatedly illused her and threatened her life. On the evening of the claj in question he rushed into the bedroom where hit father lay ill and struck her in the face and chest. De-endant was under the influence of drink af the time.—The Magistrates' Clerk (to wiliness) I Does he support you ? Witness No, sir. I support him.—The Bench fined defendant 20s anc costs, with an alternative of 14 days. Major Thornley informed defendant that were it not fot. a division of opinion among the magistrates hf would have been sent to gaol without the optiot of a fine. Singular Charge at Chepstow. At the Chepsow Petty Sessions on Tllesday- before Messrs Henry Clay (chairman), A. G, Lawrence, H. L. P. Lowe, James Evans, Alderman Ellis, and Rev. W. H. Williams- Francis Coombs, head gardener at Hardwict Court, Chepstow, was charged with .stealing < silver watch value j61, the property o! Agnes Lewis. Mr H. Holman Grejorj (Messrs Gregory • and Hirst), Bristol, de. fended. It appeared from the evidence thai the prosecutrix, who is » waitress at the Phitbaro I monic Restaurant, Cardiff, but was formerly it service at Livingstone House, Chepstow, lost tht watch in Chepstow two yeRr" ago. She gave in- formation to the police, and had handbills offering a reward issued. Defendant found the watch and took it home, and told his wife and an assistant gardner, and also his employer (Mr Ernest Hartland, J.P.) of his find, but did 110I give information to the police. After a lengthy hearing, the Bench retired to consider theii verdict, and on their return said there was not sufficient evidence to conviot, but that Coombs had brought the proceedings on himself by not giving information of his finding the watch to thi police. Smuggling Tea at Cardiff. •Charles Roberts (32) was charged at Oardif Polioe Court on Tuesday with smuggling t quantity of tea at the Roath Dock on the 5th inst. The evidence of an officer ot Custoim showed that on Friday, the 5th inst., while h< was on duty on board the s.s. Linlithgow, he saw the prisoner leave thp- forecastle of the vessel witk a bag in Ins hand. He made towards prisoner, who threw the bag down and looked down oneol tho hatchwHV8. Th officer asked 111m what the bag contained, and he replied that it was only t little tea which he had purchased from a firemar for 6-, The quantity of tea in the bag was 121b., but prisoner when asked to point out the mr,1I who sold the tea to him failed to do so. —Th« Stipendiary Tea is an article subject to < Customs duty ?—Prosecutor Fourpence pel pound.—The Stipendiary ordered prisoner to pas treble value and costs, 01' to be imprisoned for one month. Mr Arthur Rees defended.
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THE "WtTCH" BURNING CASE IN IRtLAND. The magisterial investigation into the Tip perary witch burning cue was resumed aI Clonmol on Saturday. The proceedings openec with a scene, when the Clerk oi the Court read .art the statement mNde tht previous day by Pat Boland, father of tht deceased woman Cleary, Michael C.'wary, her husband, one of the prisoner cried out that thew was not a word of truth 111 it, and couin.enced to ABUSE the old loan. When Cleatv had witk difficulty been silenced, Mrs Kennedy, aunt of. the deceased, cont nued her statement, whick was to tha effect that she DECMRETI that she remonstrated With Cleary for buri*. nig his wife, and he replied that he wcul burn her too Cleary again said said it was not his wile hut an old witch whom he was burning; Similar statements having been made by other prisoners, all of them, nine m number, tvefe corn. mitted for trial at th" as«i««s on the capitai charge of murder.
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