The Cardiff Times

Typhoon in Manila. I THOUSANDS HOMELESS. New York, Taesdsy--The Evening Son ltlblishes the following telegram from Manila The siiy has been visited by a destructive **Phoon. The native districts have been swept **ay and 8,000 people are homeless. Five Fili- "pos were killed and 200 injured. hundreds of buildings were unroofed. Thou- *Jids of electric light wires were blown down, *"<it>g the streets with flames until the current ^•s turned off. Manila is now ia darkness and is suspended. is believed the shipping had warning of the but at the time the despatch was sent off were invisible OQ account of the rain, JJd they have not hitherto communicated wit a shore.—Renter.

IN THE FRENCH CONGO. FIENDISH ATROCITIES ALLEGED. Pa.rI8, Monday Morning.-A short time ago a ia fu0a an(^er 'be *ate Brazza was despatched the French Congo with the object of making J* inquiry into the actions of certain officials were alleged to have been guilty of tbe most toltiog cruelties in their treatment of tbe h#»i*es The Matin this morning saya it has reason believe that'the report drawn up by tbe Brazza jj*iBaion contains overwhelming charges against Gentil, such as hanging women up by the until they died, ordering negroes to be to death, and forcing tbe natives io carry burdejs of stones a distance of 280 kilo- *or ^e nsa of the troops at Tchad He is of '.jeing responsible for the sacrifice of enormous number of the native population, n Ahe Matin adds :—" That is what M. »P *a'wbo was returning to France as an ^CQaer, had to tell the Minister for the Colo- ea. -:Jentral News.

HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL. Proposed Cardiff Changes. tIt will be remembered that tor some few Pasc a proposal has been under consideia- for converting the Higher Grade school into Ile3n ary school-sl suggestion which has ntrongly opposed by most, if not all, of thb to?** meuiber3 on the Education Committee. tk6 last four Government inspectors visited "chool, and we undeistani their report has l»s keen received, althoagb for some peculiar it4flOu the utmost secrecy is being observed as to t0 c°ntents.. A few copies have, wo are in- Ij. been inued to certain membeis, but as Me marked Private and confidential recipients decline to divulge the natule of report. teDtwithstanding this strange and unnecessary {a we are in a position to state that the have come to the conclusion that the 3«5?!n8 provision for secondary education in 'ff is inadequate, and they favour the scheme V.eb has been put forward for a rearrangement, Provides for (1) the abolition of tbe ele- department, and the admission of S»Ur. to the secondary department at an aRe and (2) modification of the curri- so that the ordinary course for a secondary may be followed by at least a part of the c^10 Inspectors consider that the special science Uni # is not suitable for intending teachers, and Jj»" altogether so asapreparation for commercial *,ttioogh it is eminently suitable for those who ^Intended for engineering or steel works. Ik?the tirst two years, therefore, they suggest ^1** the coarse to be followed should be that in- for a secondary school, and that at the t'ie 86C0nd year there should be a divi- HaJ1 the school, one side continuing the ordi- secondary school curriculum and the otber tbe special science course. ifca to t^>e proposal to raise tbe school fee«t tbe fclm ct0rs Btate thllt tbe Parents of tho scholars •wSk*' t0 most'y a class to whom even a Rotly higher charge would not be prohibitive, i

FUNERAL OF LADY WYNNE. funeral of the Dowager Lady Wil- Wynne took place on Tuesday. Tbe was beside that of her late hus- ill 'Q Llangedwyn Church. The obsequies, tdrihtougouance with the last expressed ft of the deceased lady, were entirely devoid Ostertation, only one bymn, and that her it, OtLzite, namely, "Art thon weary, art then bein th.4ott lervieek sang in the church. There was 0 IV. service in front of the ball, conducted by jte .car (Rev. J. Eustace Jones), who also j^ated in the church, where tbe usual lesson *ead by the Bishop of St. Asaph. The JLV106 at the grave was taken by the Rev. Canon 3«r V°r Owen. The piiucipal chief mourner waa Ji. only daughter, Lady Williams Wynn. mourners included Mrs Btewis, Sir tej,,?in Williams Wynn, the Earl of Powis, Sir Q ''&tn Williama, the Bishop oi Bangor, iw6tal acid Mrs Brownrigg, Mr Wynu, of u.°iarth Mr Owen Slaney Wynne, Major sto" Williams Wyrrn, General the Hon. William Egbert Owen G. Williams, Mr Hugh Peel, Mr Mainwaring, and Mr Arthur Williams Ml The general public included people from of North Walea, the representative men hoi Lord Harlech, Col. Pryce-Jones. M.P., °°el Mainwaring, of Gallteinion Major R. o ueviJJe, Colonel Bonner, Major Lotn «x, Mr ey, of Conway Colonel Rivers Buckley, ft lt* Kenyon, Mr Marshall Dagdale, ana th« 3o ^enyon, M.P. A large number of ff tribates was received, jncludiog wreaths U,111 Countess Marie Bismarck, Colonel and Cornwallis West, Sir William and Lady j^Qett, the Countess of Dundonald, the *Per Lady Puleston, Lord and Lady PowiSi h "fd Mis Wynne, of Peniartb, Lady Victoria ^a* and ^rB Stanley Laighton, Tbe grave a plain one, in accordance with the late ^ager Lady Wynne's wish.

CAPCOCH OR ABERCWMBOI P k New Free Library; Deficient and Defective Water.. Wednesday evening a well attended mcet- the residents of Capcoch was held at em schoolroom to consider a proposal *^5 the name of the village be altered from Cap- lyjt to Abercwmboi. The chair wak occupied by tit Augustus Davies. On the motion tfae Rov* B* Dayies, # it ^nnanimously resolved to petition "ostmaster-General, the District Council, °ther authorities to altar tbe name. It was t"nit name Capcoch came from an old (Lm aiways wore a capcoch, red cap. fcf00Rbter.) Councillors D. Rees and John Davies 0'*ed to support the movement at the next of the District Council. Rev. I. B, Betblebem, Abercwmboy, read a letter A- P- Jones' aR«nt t0 Sir W-.T* Iil8"Ia, t,» *•> stating be was antborised by Sir William to 8 to say that he waa prepared bhj. ?tant H free Bile for free library hj aings, provided the plans met with toDl)roval. It was resolved to ask the District ie b I., c" to open a branch library in the village. \jij question of the scarcity of water io the was also dealt with. It was stated that of the houses in the upper 9treeta wsre r,'t water for many days daring tbe present jt w*b also complained that tbe water OJJ of imparities and freqaently WSB turned *'thout notice.

WESTERN VALLEYS SEWERAGE. T,. Proposed Inclusion of Tredegar. Westtrn ValleyB Sewerage Board, pre* Ik? over by Mr A. Jones, Ebbw Vale, on Wed' considered the advisability of incladiag tbitt *gar within its SCOpl. The Finance Com- Hg Recommended that Tredegar be taken in »i0n c°natituent authority, providing an exten- of time for the discharge of aewage into the tQnld be secured. Mr Chatterlon.. ibc engin- Ofi'•ported that Trefegar was ceriiain, sooner '>o»i r'.t0 included. After a le igtby diacus- ^Ua touching the financial aspect of tbe was decidud to defer decision until **c»COs' ^'olved by an enlarged discharge is hnjf'ned. The board signed a precept for the r0jj >ear of £ 4,050. The board appointed the &*lr aa inspectors of works :—Messrs G. NV. Slough; William Thompson, Penrhiw- and W. Q. R. Hill, Plymouth. Three *t t,1 appointments, possibly four, will be made ttj,t 'Work progresses. Mr H^rtshota contended ttIDecial regard should be paid to local appli- oa..

tQ..n\ Cosslett, of Yniston Farm, one at dl^^t known farmers of the Leckwith district, bis home on Friday evening with almost "nddennesH. Feeling unwell, be went to at u'^be early part of Friday evening, and died 10. He had suffered from pneumonia, j a widow and five children, tbe elf'^st R about 14.

German Reverse, Ib WAR AGAINST HOTTENTOTS. Native Chief's Magnanimity. In spite of tbe fact that as long ago as last De. cember Prince von Boelow, Germany's "strong man," declared officially Tbe HereroB1 rising is as good as crushed," the fortunes of the Ger- man troops who for many months have been waging war against the African Hottentots (a name which in South Africa is only nsed in^de- rigiou, and as a synonym for cowardice) are still of a very cbsquered natnre. The forces of the Kaiser have sustained another unpleasant set- back in this up-to-date guerilla straggle, as sbown in the following telegram Cape Town, Thursday.-The insurgent chief Marengo on Tuesday captured 2CO horses from the Germans. Nine Germans were killed and one was disaimecl. With reference to the recent report of the captnre of German waggons by Witbooi, it is officially announced that by a telegraphic error in the despatch from the Cape police officer on the border the number of waggons was given as 122 instead of 12.-Reater. The Central News gives a slightly different version of tbejucident Cape Town, Tharsdal.-It is officially announced that the German forces in Sooth- West Africa met with another reverse on Tuesday last, when a native force under the Hottentot chief Marengo captured 200 horses and nine German prisoners. After disarming the prisoners Marengo magnanimously gaveb them their li berty.- Central News, There is a good deal of mystery surrounding the truth of Germany's little war with the Hottentots. Last week a despatch, said to be official, was published saying General Von Trotha's sweeping movement had been so far unsuccessful against Witbooi. Another despatch announced that Marengo had captured a big German convoy. Later a Geman tele- gram denied the truth of these reports and a still more recent telegram showed that the despatches bore a Bemi-official stamp at the time they were sent oat. Both Marengo and Witbooi are powerful chiefs, and it will not be sarprisiDg if in the near fntare more is heard of their prowess as directed againBfi the forceii of Germany. It will be recalled that a few days ago tele- grams from Cape Town were published in this country, based on the statements of Boers, that the German troops were pursuing methods of barbarism—hanging defenceless women and Bbootinnc wounded natives. Further Stories of Atrocities. Cape Tewn, Thursday.—The Argus to-day publishes a farther long interview with British subjects who have returned from Damaialand, in confirmation of its previous statements with regard to tbe conduct of war in German Sontb- west Africa. One of the charpes which is made against Germans is that a native chief was kept suspended by bis wrists for three days and three nights without food or water, and was then banged, inhabitants of Angra Peguena being mastered to witness the execution. -Router.

Cardiff Resisters. A LIVELY SCENE. To the Rev. JamosBailliepasWr of Tredegar- villa Baptise Church, attaches the credit of bav- ing, next to the Rev. J. C. Honey, created the liveliest scene at CardififPolice Court in oon. nection with the Passive Resistors who have been summoned for not paying their ratea. When his name was called, Mr Baille stood np, and the following dialogue ensued. The Clerk Do you owe 28 lid ? Mr Baillie No. The Clerk Do you wish to ask the collector any question ? Mr Baillie I wish to say that I shall never pay this raU> ,nd- The Deputy Stipendiary That will do, sir. Mr Baillie (shatply) No, it won't. I shall never pay this rate. 1 shall never pay for the teaching of baptismal regeneration and the corrttptin of the confefsiiional- The Deputy Stipendiary (sternly) 1 cannot hear you. Will yoa sit down, air? Warrant. Mr Baillie (loudly) I shall consider that this is- The Deputy Stipendiary Will yoa leave the court at once ? Mr Baillie (still londly) I want to Bay that this in a conrt of jaatice. and—— The Deputy Stipendiary Take this gentle. man oat of court. P.C. Beetle approached Mr Baillie aDcPtook his arm, whereupon Mr Baillie said, There is no need for force I will walk ont," and as he left the court his parting shot was, 11 Yon will have thie every year." The next to be callcd was blr Jcaiah Bennett, of 94, Claude-road, and in answer to the clerk be said I have paid the poor rate. I refuse to, pay the priest rate, exacted by greedy Bishops for a Romanising and persecuting church." The Denutv Stipendiary Warrant Mr Bennett I have said all I have to say. The paiisivexesisters and their friends then left the court.

DIED AT THE SUPPER TABLE. Headmaster of Llandaff Cathedral School. The death occurred suddenly on Sunday night of the Rev. John Edward Stevenson Moore,M.A., headmaster of the Cathedral school, Llandaff. The sad event took place at Barry Dock, the ray. gentleman ha-,it3g been conducting asrvices at St. Mary's Oburch in that town tbrongh- oat:ohe dty. It was his intention toleave for home by tbe8.34 train,andbe was at the residenceofthe Rev. Lemuel James, Cburch House, Kingsland- crescent, which is situate near the railway station, when tha fatal seizure occurred. Mr Moore was conversing at the sapper table when he suddenly feU upon his side. His hoet rushed to his assistance, and a doctor was immediately summoned. Mrs Aldrett, superintendent of the Barrv Accident Hospital, was also called, and arrived in time to administer stimulants. The deceased gentleman never rallied, how- ever, and death occurred in a few minutes. The deceased gentleman was taken seriouslTiII in the cricketfield iecently,atidbitd Lafferedfroin recurrences of the attacks. The rev. gentleman, who was 55 yeais of age, was unmarried. He was highly esteemed by the diocesan authorities and by the clergy of tbe surrounding district. He had a most sncoessfal career at Cambridge, was an exhibitioner of Sidney Sussex C)IIego. lie graduated B.A, in 1884, and M.A. in 1888 lIe was curate at Little Dunmow, Essex, for some years. and afterivards assistant master at Felsted School. Ho was appointed bead master of Llan- daff Cathedral School in 1899. The Dean of LlandafE has made arrangements for carrying on the school, the Ray. Minor Canon Skrimshire having consented to take charge pending a new appointment. It was arranged on Monday that Mr E. B. Ree'ie, the Cardiff Coroner, should on Tues- day conduct an inquiry into the death, which occurred on Sunday night with tragic sudden- ness,of the Rev. John Edward Stevenson Moore, M.A., headmaster of the Cathedral School, Lla.ndaff. On Tuesday the Coroner received from Dr. Vachell a certificate that death was due to natural causes, and it was, of course, de. ciaea mat an inquest was unnecessary. Funeral at Llandaff. The funeral of the late Rev. J. E. Stevenson Moore, M.A., headmaster of the Cathedral Schools, Llandaff who died with tragic sudden- ness at Barry on Sunday night—took place on Wednesday afternoon, the remains being in. terred in a moss-lined grave adjoining that of the late Dean Vaaghan. The body bad been brought from Barry to the Cathedral School, and was enclosed in a plain coffin of panelled oak. The chief moarner was Deemster Moore, of the Isle of Man, brother of the deceased, while the aged father (the Vicar of Haeenham) was repiesented by the curate of Dagenham. Following them came the Rev. Ernest Owen, of Stancliffe Hall, Matlock, formerly master of the Cathedral School, and Miss Jennings, the lady superintendent; accompanied by the boys of the school and the staff. The Prince Llewellyn Lodge of Freemasons, of which the deceased was chaplain, was represented by Mr D. W. Evans, W.M. Dr. Prfchartf. P.M., Dr. Trea- sure, P.M., Mr T. Rodeval ELunt, P.W., Mr T. M. Barlow, Dr. E. J. Maclean, Mr Ed. William- son, and the Rev. Connop Price. At the Cathe- dral tbe service AS as full choral, Mr Beale pre- siding at the organ. Dean Davey recited the opening sentences of the lessons Psalm 39 was rendered to Brooksbank'a chant; thehymu being Now the labourer's task ia o'er." At the graveside, the Vicar of Llandaff (Rev. J. R- Buckley) officiated the Rev. R. F. Elwyn read the words of committal; Minor Canon Connop Price offered the concluding prayers, and the benediction was pronounced by Canon Griffitha. The wreaths, of which there was a large number, were carried from the cathedral to the graveside by the surpliced chorister boys. There were many clergy present, Including I Minor Canons Skrimsbire and Blaxon Day, Canon Johnson, Aberdaro; Revs. T. Jesse Jones, rector of Gelligaer J. S, Longdon, rec- tor of Cadoxton J. D. Roberts, Lemuel Price. Cadoxton J. Williams, Ely A. Henderson, St. John's; and Phillips, Radyr. Among other friends present were Mr Gascoyne Dalziel, Mr J. E. Gladstone, Mr A. B. Bassett. Wreaths were sent by Deematerand Mrs Stevenson Moore, Lady Hill, Miss Mabel and Miss Gladys Hill, Mr and Mrs George Erie, the W.M. and brethren of the Prince Llewellyn Lodge, Mrs Neleon Jones. Mra G. Griffiths Williams, Mrs Teddie Williamson, Mra Evan Lewis, his boys," old c:))JeaR'u(¡," "the servants," all at the Deanery," Minor Canon Skrimshire, MilR Af, Jennings, Mr and Mrs Ed. Williamson. Mr R. Williamson, Mr R. Howard, Anwyl, Mr A. B. Smithson, Mrs J. ll. Mallin and Dix, 11 old Fel- ated friends," Mra T. D. Barton Jones, and Mr and Mrs A. B. Bassett.

Councillor J. Milwari presided over a meating of the Barry Gas and Water Committee held on Tuesday evening. It was reported that the rain- Ifall of August was 3*32 inches, the average in August for the previous 16 years being 3'83 inches. It was decided to extend the water main at Sully, and the water engineer was also in- structed to lepoit upon the advisability of sup- i plying the village of Mstlbjr Dovao with water

GLAMIS CASTLE. COMING OF AGE FESTIVITIES. mxrvcry rrLAwrs; The festivities at Glamis Castle, Forfarshire, in connection with the coming of age of Lord Glamis, eldest son of the Earl and Conntess of Strathmore, which commenced last week, ter- minated on Wednesday. The event has aroused more than ordinary interest on acccoont of the handing, on of the secret of Glamis Castle. The castle is said to date from the tenth centnry, and it contains a secret chamber, which is only known to the head of the house and his steward, and is oommunicated to the heir on the day he attains his majority. All sorts of gruesome traditions have been woven round the mystery. One etory is that many years ago the Lord Glamis of the time was playing cards with his noble friends. It was close on Saturday mid- night. Few Scotchmen profane the Sabbath for fear of the vengeance of Heaven, but on this occasion the players were so engrossed with their game that they forgot the hour till an old retainer ventured to remind them. Then one of the gamblers called the Devil himself to witness that, no matter what the day was, thev wonld finish their game if it lasted till Doomsday. As he spoke, midnight struck, and suddenly a stranger, garbed all in black, appeared and inti- mated that he Would take them at their word, and that game is still tintiniabod. The castle, ,A bich is one of the finest in Scotland, was visited by the Chevalier de St. George in 1716, end was afterwards the scene of a frolic of Sir Walter Scott and stye of his frieQ^g) celebrated in the verses, Within the towers of ancient Glamis." It is also the traditional scene of the murder of Danoan.

The School Strike at I Waunarlwvdd. If PARENTS' DETERMINED STAND. I 'Ingenious Scheme to Defeat the Committee. The Waunarlwydd school strike reaohed a new stage on Wednesday, when the parents mads an ingenious effort to defeat the county committee's intention in amalgamating the boys and girls' departments. The villagers are, apparently, resolved to continue their fight against the con. version of the two departments into a mixed school, and carrying out a resolution passed at a parents' meeting on Tuesday night, upon legal advice obtained in Swansea by the Rev. T. J. Davies, the village lads were marched off to the boys' school at Gowerton, a. few miles away, and the girls were sent to resume their a todies at their own school. The scheme failsd, however, because Mr John Bevan, the Gowerton head- master. refused to admit the lads upon bis re- sponsibility, but consented to telephone to Dr. James, the chief edacation official, at Cardiff, for instructions. Dr. James replied instructing Mr Bevan not to accept the boys, and after their names and addresses had been taken the lada were marched back. SummonBss have already been issuod. At Tuesday night's meeting of parents it was resolved that in the event of the boys being refused admission at Gowerton, the parents of Wannarlwydd would continue the struggle for their rights, even to tbe lengtb of combined action, should the authorities issue summonses for non-com- pliance with the Act." Meetingof Managers. Mr Thomas Davies, Pontardulais, presided at the monthly meeting of Gowerton School mana- gers on Wednesday. Mr J. Jones Lewis, clerk, read a short report from Mr John Rowlands, headmaster at Waunarlwydd, stating that owing to a dispute iu the district the attendance at his school had fallen to about 50. Alderman Rhys Harries, Bolgoed, Pontardu- lais, said he was sorry to see that some of the local managers bad not readily signed the appli- cations made by the attendance officer to deal with the parents at Waunarlwydd. It should be remembered that the parents had taken the law into their own hands. He thought that fall power should be given to the attendance officer to summon parents who had kept their chil- dren away from school, and to make an example of them. The loss of grant would represent a considerable sum of money. The managers couldt not at low the parents to ride roagbabod over them in this manner. Rev. B. Davies Williams aaid he waa-one who bad refused to sign the applications. He thought it was a matter of snch gravity that it should be brought before the whole of the mana- gers. Under the circumstances be did not feel justified in eillniugthe papers. Alderman R. Harries said the alterations to the schools were made by the authority, and they had a perfect right to do so. The school was much larger than those nsnally worked on the mixed princiole in that district. It had been found that it was very expensive to work a school on the separate principle when it was small. There were double the number of departments and double the nnmber of teachers to maintain. A great deal of grumbling prevailed in the county upon this subject, and it was no donbt a most expansive system. As long as the committee at Cardiff were resolved on bringing Waunar- Iwydd School back to mixed and infants' depart. meats it was the clear duty of the managers to support the attendance officer. Trouble had been experienced before in Waunarlwydd, and the attendance officer moat be empowered to bring the parents to account, The sooner parents were disabused of the idea that they could overrule the committee the better they wete only bringing upon themselves trouble and expense. The Chairman said a, statement had been made that Waunarlwydd people ought to have peti- tioned and taken the mattur up in a proper manner. The parents were acting illegally. He understood that sommonswhad now beensigned. The Clerk: I understand that 90 Waunar- lwydd boys were presented at Gowerton this morning and refused admission. The girls ware received at Wannarlwydd School. The Chairman It has been proved that they were acting illegally. Alderman R. ElarrieB 1 would not hesitate in signing every application for a summons. Rev. Thomas Stephens (Gorseinon) I signed them I did it conscientiously for the sake of the children.

CARDIFF CANAL SCENE. MAN WHO INTENDED TO DIE. James Jones {28} who looked so if he had had a soaking, was charged at the Cardiff Police Conrt on Wednesday with attempting to commit snicide by throwing himself into the Glamorgan- shire Canal on Tuesday. P.C. Woodwardsaid that at6.15p.m. onTueaday upon going to thenorth-road, he saw the prisoner in 0, balf-dranken condition, his clothes dripping with water. On approaching him prisoner ran away and tried to climb the wall on to thecanal bank, at the same time shouting, I intend to take my life." W ben taken to the police station and charged Jones said, 1 ought to have waited until it was dark, and then I should have arranged it all right. Bat I intend taking my life. I I The magistrates (Messrs J. Ramsdaleand B. Ferrier) remanded prisoner for a week.

"RIGHT YOU ARE." COLLIER RESIGNED TO PRISON. At Mountain Ash Police Conrt on Wednesday Phillip Griffiths, Waunarlwydd, was summoned by Frances Prowse, Miskin, Mountain Ash, for arrears under a btistardy order. The amonnt was £ 516s. Complainant said that fibe gave birth to a child on March 29th, 1905. Defendant Bnid that be bad been on strike. He had been working in the Fernhill-Metthyr Colliery, Blaenrbondda. He, however, had now found work a* a labourer, and was earning £ 1 > Colliery, Blaenrbondda. He, however, had now found work a* a labourer, and was earning El > week. Tho Stipendiary Liave you got £5 16a ? Defendant: No, sir. The Stipendiary Well, then, you moat go to prison for six weeks. Defendant: Give me time to pay, sir. The Stipendiary; No. You must go to prison. Defendant: Ob, right yon are. I can do it.

NEWPORT INQUESTS. fatal Fall Downstairs. Mr Digby Powell, deputy-coroner, held an in- quest at Newport on Wednesday touching the death of Sarah Anne Roach T56), & widow, who resided in Lime-street. Deceased's daughter said her mother while ascending the stairs on the 31st August fell to the bottom. Dr. Neville said deceased sustained concussion of the spine and death resralted from exhaustion following on bedsores. The jary retarnod a verdict accord- i ngly* Dying on the Roadside. Another inquest related to the death of Fred Jackson (67), an itinerant watchmaker, and a native of London, who was found lying on Satur- day in Cardiff-road by P.O. Sbapland. He com- lained of being unwell, and was removed by the constable to an adjoining bonse, where he was attended to. He was subsequently conveyed on an ambulilnee to the Workhouse Infirmary, where he died on the following mominc. Ur, Macor- roack attributed death to chronic bronchi is, and the jury certified accordingly. Deceased I had Buffered from exposure to the weatho*.

Obituary. MR SHIPTON, PENRHIWCEIBER, An Eventful Career. Mr Samael Shipton, late clerk to the Mountain Ash School Board, died at his residence in Penrhiwoeiber, after a long and severe illness, on Monday. The deceased gentleman was a, native of Aberaman, and was born in 1848. Hia mother was a Cardiganshire lady and belonged to the Lloyd s of Alltytodyij. Her father, John Lloyd, was quartermaster of the 91st Regiment. and fought in the Battle of Waterloo,) and in a number of the Peninsular War engaged ments. being severely wounded at the battle of Roderigo. The subject of this sketch com-i menoed work in the pit when only ten years of age, and was engaged at Cwmpennar in 1868 when a serioas expioaion took place, but he es- caped unhurt. He had another nanow escape at the Batne colliery later, for while the cage was descending the dram shaft broke, but bva fortunate "jam the cage was snapended about 30 yards down tbe shaft, until ropes were lowered, and the persons in the cage were hauled rcp, Mr Shipton being the last to ascend. The deceased gentleman emigrated to America in 1869, but returned to this country in 1872. He secured an appointment under the late Mr W. G. Howells, who was than the clerk to the old Llanwonno School Board,aad on Ur Howellrj* appointment as clerk to the Ystradyfodwg School Board Mr Shipton was appointed to succeed him' as clerk to the Llanwonno authority. The! deceased gentleman was a high authority OQ educational matters, and was for some years a mamner of the Exocntivo Committee of the Association of School Boafda. He took a keen interest in mining classes, geology, and snrvey- ing, and obtained a first class mining certificate at the Bristol mining examination in 1885, taking third place.ont of 27. He was & prominent Free- mason. and a past master of the St. David's Lodge, Aberdare. He leaves three sons and three daughters, two of the sons being Mr W. J. Shipton,. solicitor, Cardiff, and Mr S. Shipton, solicitor, Pontypridd, while one of his daughters is married to Mr W- G. Thomas, iiarveyor of the Aberdare District Council. Another daughter, who predeceased him, was married to Mi Milton Jones, clerk to the Pontypridd Education Com- mittee. Mr James Jones, Aberystwyth. The death cook place ou Sunday evening, of Mr James Jones, Tynllwycl, Aberystwyth, at the age of 73. Mr Jones was vice-chairman of the Aberystwyth Board of Guardians, and bad been an invaluable member of that board for over 40 years. Mi Jones was a Congregationalist, and at the early are of 20 was elected to the position of deacon. A vote of condolence with the family was passed at the meeting of the Aberystwyth, Ratal District Council on Monday. Mr J. B. Evans, Dowlais, Mr J. B. Evans, of Aelybryn, Dowlsig, who, underwent an oparatiorl in London-oo Tuesday last, succumbed on Sunday- The news was re- ceived at Dotflais with great sorrow, for Mr Evans was esteemed by all classes. He was a native of St. David's, Pembrokeshire, but the greater part of his life was spent in Dowlais, where he condacted a highly-snccessful business. He was widely known in tba Calvinistic Metho- dist Connexion, and was deacon and treasurer of Hecmon, Dowlais. He leaves a widow, one son (Professor Young Evans, Trovecca Col- lege), and four daughters. Mr T. G. Dowling, Mountain Ash. The death is announced of Mr Thomas George Dowling, of Osborne Villa, Afcerdare-road, Monntain Ash, at than Re of 74. He was the first headmaster of the Dnffryn Schools, which were erected by the late Lord Aberdare. He retiredowinrto advanced age and ill health aboat three years ago. He leaves a widow, one son, and one daughter, The last-named is the wife of the Rev. B. Llovd, B.D., vicar of St. Woolos, Newport. Bishop Macrorie, The Right Rev. William Kenneth Macrorie, D.D.. D.C.L., expired at his residence at Ely College on Sanday morning at the age of 75. The deceased bishop in 1868 succeeded Dr. Colenso as Bishop of Maritzbarg. and retired in 1892, when be beeama Canon of Ely Cathedral.

A LINK WITH THE JAMESON RAID. Colonel Frank Rhodes, who has died of black-water fever at the si.ge of 54 years, was an elder brother of the late Cecil Rhodes. He was the son of the vicar of Bishop Stortford. Edu- cated at Eton and Sandhurst, he joined the 1st (Royal) Dragoons in 1873. He took Dart in the war against the Mabdi andreceivBd his colonelcy in 1889. He also served io India and Uganda, but it wtto not until 1896 that he figured pro- minently in the public eye. As a participant in the Jameson Raid he waa arrested by the Boers and sentenced to death. The Colonel was in Johannesburg when Jameson crossed the borders and his letters to the latter were intercepted, Colonel Rhodes After being kept in prison for Borne months H.e sentence was commuted to a :fine of £ 25,000. Colonel Rhodes refused to gige an undertaking not to take np arms against the Transvaal, and be was banished. He vient to Matabeleland where he assisted in putting down the rebellion. In the Sottdan war the Colonel was war corres- pondent for tbe Times." When the South African War broke oat be took Dart in Lord Roberts' advance and was present at the relief of Mafeking, Since leaving the army in 1903 Colonel Rhodes has resided at Dalham Hall, Norfolk, paying occasional visits to Sonth Africa on behalf of the Trans-Continental Telegraph Company, of which he was msnagiog.iirector.

EXPRESS DERAILED. Two Killed 17 Injured. Paris, Tuesday Molaing.-A telegram to the Petit Parisien" from Mouscron, a frontier station on the tail way from Ostendto Lille, states that the express leaving the former town at 5.12 yesterday evening, dao at Lille at 7.16, left the metals whilst still cn the Belgian oection of the line. Two of the derailed carriages overturned, two passengers being killed and 11 inimed.- Central News.

12 MONTHS FOR A BLOW. Sentence of 12 months' hard labour was passed noon Ernest Ralph Lc-vott, ordinary seaman, belonging to H.M.S. Ramilies, at a Court Martial at Chatbam on Tuesday. Priaoner was accused of misconduct and of striking his superior officer. In pleading tfnilty he told the l Conrt that the blow was given in the heitt of PKBBion and from noairinfcMUy towards the officer. ,:t;¡

Morriston Baby Case. ANOTHER REMAND. At Swansea County Police Conrt on Wednes- day Henrietta Hunter, married, the woman charged with abandoning a baby at MassygwBr- nen, under circamsiancss airaaay reported, was again broaght up on remand. Since the last sitting the Treasury has de- cided to take up the prosecution, and it is andef- stood that a furtheE charge—attempting to mur- der the chiid-is to be proceeded with. In the absence of the solicitor for the Treasury. Superintendent Menhinnfck said he had been erected to ask for a further adjournment for a week, tla the case for the prosecution had not been quite completed. Mr Harold Lloyd for the defence, asked if he Objected, said time was going on, but he could not object. At the same time he hoped when the case did come on it would be proceeded witb. 00herewassofarnoftirther charge against the prisoner, and the case had been going on nearly a month. That day week would be inconvenient to him, and be asked for an adjournment of a fortnight. He did not know whether that would be convenient. There waa the solicitor to the Treasury to consider. The Chairman (Mr N. F. Richards) said the case would be adjourned for a week with the un- derstanding that it would be heard a fortnight hence. The magistrates wished to consult the convenience of all parties as far as possible. The prisoner was then removed back to the cells.

A DUCHESS AS PLAYWRIGHT. A friendly audience welcomed Mr Forbes Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott in their new play "The Conqueror" at the BL:Stla Theatre. The new theatre, which is probably the most beautiful in London, is built on tbe site of the old Prince of Wales'a Theatre In Tottenham Court-road, where tbe Bancrofts' drew crowded bouses for many yenrs. Mr Robertson has not bouses for many yenrs. Mr Robertson has not Mtss-Gertrude Elliot at Amwrsmza. been happy in his choice of a {Aay. It is a brilliant spectacle, but lacking in dramatic interest. Mr Forbes Robertson makes a fine figure as Morven, The Conqueror," who storms a castle and falls in-love with his enemy's little daughter. He sends her to one of his castles, promising to return and marry her after eight years. In the next act the time has expired, and the young maiden is expecting her lover. Morven, however, is in pnrsoit of a young knigbt, Mr, Forbes Robertson aa 'Morven. who arrives at the castle and is mistaken for Morven. He wooa and wins Axnoranza, but the arrival of Morven -preventii their escape. Sir Beauvise is condemned to deatb, bat Amoranza successfully pleads for his life, and Morven dies by his own band. Miss Gertrude Elliott won considerable applause as Amoranza. The author of the play is announced as R. E. Fy £ te," a pseudonym which conceals the name of the Ducbesa of Sutherland,

"FATHER OF NOBODY'S CHILDREN." The late Dr, Barnardo'a work among homeless children extended over a period of nearly forty years. More than Sftf thousand children passed through the many homes which bear his name, and at the present time S,50C orphans are being cared for. Edinburgh Castle, the head- quaiters-of the National Waife' Association in Stepney Cansoway, was the chief Bcene of tha Doctor's labours, On Sunday the Mission Church in Mils Errvl 7.0w-Itd all day with Dr. BarnardOt •The Lying-Vn-Stateb East End people, who came to pay their tribute of respect to the man they knew and love: More than 20,000 persons filed reverently past the wreath-laden coffin, lying in state at the Mission Church, and similar scenes were wit- nessed on Monday and Tuesday, A large gather- ing, representative of all classes, was present at the funeral at Ilford on Wednesday. Dr. Barnardo leaves a widow, two daughters, and two SOPS. The Queen sent a warm message of sympathy and,izencrous appreciation to Mrs Bar. nardo. The funeral of Dr. Barnardo took place on Wed- nesday. Outside the Edinburgh Castle. where the body had been lying instate since Snnday, a huge crowd assembled, largely representative of the people whom the great philanthropist mostly benefitted. The funeral cortege was formed at the Edinburgh Castle. It was headed by the band of the btepney Boys' Home, which played the Dead March in Saul." The sight was very touching and bronght tears to many eyes. There were present 1,800 c.f the boys and old boys from tbe various homes establiiahedbv the decoaaed,and a large number of boy emigrants who are shortly proceeding to Canada.. Lord Brassey, president of the Barnardo Homes, was amongst those preBent. The coffin was conveyed by special train from Ldverpool-Btreet Station to Barkingside, Ilford. The procession was then re-formed, and the remains were carried to the Barnardo Girls' Village Home. where a service was conducted by the Bishop of Barking. The body will there He in state until after Sunday.

HUMAN CRUCIBLE. Chain Swallowed and Dissolved by Acids. All juvenile digeation records have been broken by Mastsr Charles Price, of Mansfield- ¡ road, Raggerston, N.E. Three weeks ago this gastronomic pioneer, who is only 11 years of age, committed ft trifling fault at school and was placed in a corner. Rather than Btand idle, he busied himself with a btasa chain, 9in. long, which he threw into the air and repeatedly I caught in his month. He did it onee too often. Suddenly tbe class was alarmed by his screatas- Master price had swallowed the chain. He was hurried off to St. Bartholemew's Hospital, when be was examined internally with the aid of the X rays. The doctors held a conference, and an operation being thought impossible, to everyone's astonishment, instead of emetics, the lad was given doses of acid to dissolve the chain I The wonderful digestive power possessed by small boys, aided by the acid, has performed the seemingly impossible, and little Charlie Price has now tha proud distinction of having digested I 9in. of brass cbain. He is a walking crucible. Exa-mioation under the X rays now shows no sign of the chain, and on Monday ha returned to school as well as ever.

A competitive concert was held at Soar Chapel, Llwynhendy, on Saturday. Results Bass solo, J. Richards, Loughor tenor solo, W. T. Rees. Pontardulais soprano solo, Marion Squires, Cardiff; champion solo, dividej R. rl Hughes, Landore, and 7arrv Morse, Burry Port; open solo, W. J. Thomis, Iilwvnhendy recita- tion divided, J. Amos Jones, Lianelly. T. Harry, I LIVIaboady, and D. J. Harries, Cross Hatjds.

MARRIAGE OF MISS GASKELL, CARDIFF, St. John's Church, Canton, was on Wednes-, day afternoon filled with a large congregation on the occasion of the wedding of Miss Edith Mary Gaakell, eldest daughter of Colonel and Mrs J. Gaskell, of Penhill, Cardiff, and Mr Ivor Vincent Downing, son of Mr George C. Downing, Of Beverley, Llanishen. The bride, who entered the church leaning on the arm of ber father. looked very charming in a gown of ivory Liberty satin trimmed with Brussels lace and chifion. The skirt waa made with & panel of chifion in trellis pattern, and had a full Conrt train trimmed with festoons of Brassels lace and a knot of chiffon. The bodice was full, with Brussels lace yoke, and a. bertbe of the same material canght with chiffon ornaments, and elbow sleeves with full frills of lace. She wore a veil of Brussels net, and a wreath of orange blossoms and white heather, and her ornaments Mere a pearl and diamond pendant, the gift of the bridegroom, and a. pearl and diamond neck- "lace, the gift of the bridegroom's mother. The bride carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Grace Gaskell, Miss Hilda CrnickBbank, Miss Enid Carington, and Miss Gwenllif n Jones. They were aJl daintily attired in dresses of pale bluo crepe de chine over silk. The skirts were made very full with front panels of accordion pleated chiffon finished with graduated bows of panne velvet. The bodices were made with transparent vests of cream lace insertion, which was also nsed to trim the revera and backs of bodices, and puff sleeves to the elbow trimmed with frills of lace to mateh. The pointed waistbands were of the panne velvet finished with buttons and graduated bows to matcb the panels. They wore pale blue chenille hats, and wore brooches, the gifta of the bride. groom, and carried bouquets of pink roses. Mr F. K. Rooke, London, was best man, and Master Barry Downing, who wore a dark blue velvet suit with white silk vest and three- cornered hat, acted as page. Mrs Gaskell wore a gown of violet cloth trimmed with bands of violet velvet and a coat with a hand embroi- dered waistcoat and toque to match, and carried a bouquet of pink roaes. Mrs G, C. Downing wore a pale bine eolme dress and carried a bouquet of roses. The Rev. David Davies, rector of Canton, officiated, assisted by the Rev.^JVm, Dovey, vicar of Llanishen, and the Rav. ^nry Morris, vicar of Llantwit Major. The service was fully choraL As the bridal party left the church the" Wadding March was playsd. After the service, Colonel and Mrs Gaskell held a largely attended reception at their resi- dence at Penhill. Among those present who accepted invitations were :— Mr and Mrs J S Gaskell, Newport Mr and Mrs Charles Gaskell, Newport: Mr and Mrs W G Gaskell, Newport; Mr and Mrs G. C. Downing, Mr and Mrs Lowder Downing, Mr and Mrs C Downing, Dr. and Mrs Charles Downjpg, Mr J C Gaskell, Mr F H Gaskell, Mr G W Gaskell, Mr J G Gaskell, Miss Cottrell, Mr and Mrs Wbitebouse, Llanishen Sir John and Lady Gann, Ur Dtvd Nicholl and Miss Nicholl, The Ham Lady Morgan and Miss Morgan Colonel A West Hill and Mrs HiiI, Colonel H Oakden t Fisher and Mrs Fisher, Mr and Mrg Cambridge ¡ Phillips, Talgarth Mr and Mrs John Dancan, Mr and Mrs Llewelen Weod, Colonel and Mis E Cairn Fry, Mr Vernon Crnickshank, Colonel and Mrs J J David, Colonel Pearson R Cresswell, Dowlais Mrs H Heywood, Mr and Mra H H Handcock, Mr J J Handcock, Mr and Mrs Thurstan Bassett, Mr and Mrs D T Alexander, Mr and Mrs James Linton, Mrs Marcna Gunn and Miss Gunn, Mr and Mrs J G Thomas, Mrs J P Inzledew and Miss Ingledew, Mr Edmund Hann, Mr Harold Hann, Aberdare Mr and Mrs Ithel Rees, Newport; Mr and Mrs W Forster Brown, Newport; Miss Redwood, Rbymney; Mr and Mrs H W Martin, Mr and Mra Lyddon, Mrs Clement Waldron and Miis Waldron, Dr. and Mrs W Taylor, and Dr. and Mrs W Sheen, Mr and Mrs L'Orange, Mr and Mrs Arthur Manners, London; Dr. and Mrs T Wallace, the Rev. D Davies and Miss Davies, Mr and Mrs Alee Ware, Mr Vaughan Phillips, Mr T H Stephens, Mr Robert Drane, the Misses Griffith ,Yhillips, Dr. and Mrs Cook. The bride and bridegroom left in the after- noon'for Exeter en route for Sonth Doevon. Ilhe bride's and the bridesmaids' dresses were all made by Mr Vaughan Philpotts, Charles-street, Cardiff. Williams-Grover. On the 28th inst. at St. Catherine's Church, •Pontypridd, MisB Mary Grover, daughter of the late Mr Llewellyn Grover, of Clydach Court, near Pontypridd, and Mrs Grover, of Glen- thorne, Caerphilly, was married to Mr Gros- venor Basil Williams, eldest son of the Rev. Basil Williams, M.A., vicarofriaca, Monmoath- shire. The Rev, J. P. Griffiths, M,A. vicar of Pontypridd, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Connop L. Price, M,A., rector of Caerphilly. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Edward Brockett Grover. Her gown was of rich ivory satin duchesse, the swathed bodice trimmed with beautiful Honiton point lace, with this was worn a tulle veil over a wreath of orange blossoms. She curried a shower bonquet of whita roses with their own foliage and more a diamond cluster ring both the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids—Miaa Enid Davies, Miss Florence Dasies (coaaina of the bride'), Miss Winifred Watts, Miss Edna Watts (cousins of the bridegroom)—wore dresses of finest white French muslin trimmed with Valenciennes lace, belts of old rose velvet and wreaths of mar- guerites in the hair. They carried baskets of marguerites and pink geraniums and wore rold bangles, the gifta of tbe bridegroom. The bride's train was carried by Master Edward Watts, who wore a Court suit of white corderoy velvet with point lace collar and cuffs, three-cornererl Cavalier hat and turquoise pin, the latter tbe gift of the bride. Mr Garnet Williams (brother of the bridegroom) W?.B the best man. After tbe recention which was held at Hillside. Pontv- pridd, the residence of the bride's nnéle and aunt, Mr and Mrs J. S. Davies, the bride and bridegroom left for London and the South Coast where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's travelling dress was of sapphire blue cloth, the coatee faced with bnff cloth and braided in gold with bine hat to match, ovee this costume was worn a long travelling coat of fawn cordnroy I velvet. The wedding presents were aumeroos and tery handsome. Williams Jones, A pretty wedding was solemnised before a large congregation at tbe English Congregational Chapot,Briton Ferry, on Wednesday, the contract- iog.Darties being Mr Rees Williams (of "Messrs Thocdas Evans and John Dyer, Limited, Swan- nea), son of Mr John Williams, Woodland House, Port Talbot, and Miss Esther Jones, niece of Mr and Mrs W. D. Jones, Briton Ferry. The bride wore a dress of silkcrepede chine trimmed with chiffon and MaltesA lace, and a bridal veil, with a wreath of orange blossom, and carried a bouquet, a present of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Misses Bessie and Irene Williams, sisters of the bride- groom, and Miss Samuels, Llanelly. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr W. D. Jones. Mr Rees Jones acted as beat man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev, T. fA, Davies, Briton Ferry. A large nnmber of valuable presents wore received. The happy pair left for London by the 1.55 p.m. train from Neath.

BODY IN A BARN. Qruesome Find Near Abersychan. A sensation waa caused at Abersychan on Sunday afternoon by the finding in a disused barn adjoining Coed-yr-Eo3 farm, Twrny. ffrwyd, of the body of Henry Bray (56), labourer. Some persons were inquiring for Old Harry." as deceased was familiarly known, and Frederick Thomas, a collier, who last saw him alive about noon on Tuesday, went to the barn. where be found Bray's body lyiolZ on a pile of hay and covered with an overcoitt and a quantity of hay. He communicated with Police-Sergeant Jones. The body waa in an advanced state of decomoo- sition, and the clothing of the deceased foil of vermin. Until about three wesks ago Bray was in the employment of Mr Alban Jones, haulier, of Pontnewynydd. It appears that since June last the deceased bad made the barn bis boma. It is situated in a field abont 100 yards from the main road laading from Blaenavon to Ponty- po3l. Changes of othing belonging to the de- ceased man were in a sack, which he had nsed as a pillow. Dr. Mulligan, Talywain, who examined the body. is of the opinion that Bray, who was much addicted to drink, died whilat asleep.

ABERGAVENNY LADY IN THE CELLS. A lady living at Hill Grove, Clytha, named Mrs Fransesca Sharples, was fined 20a and 9a costs for being drank: wbile in charge of a horse and trap at Abergavenny on Monday last. De- fendant had in August been convicted of being drunk on licensed premises and fined 10s and I ecosts. The present case was proved by Sept. Davies and P.C. Cooke, who stopped the defen- dant in Croas-street and took her to the police station because she refused to allow her cook, Cicely Lawrence, who was with her to drive back borne. She was put into a cell about 3.30 p.m., and having sufficiently recovered by 9 p.m. was allowed out on bail. Some mild ex- citement was caused in court by the vehement protestations of Cicely Lawrence that the evi- dence of all the witnesses was incorrect. Finally the Bench ordered box removal from the court, at which she seemed surprised and kept on ispeaking up for her employer until she reached tbe door.

THE DISCONTINUANCE OF THE "LEISURE HOUR." In its old and familiar form the "Leisure Hour" ceases with the October issue, now issued. Next month the magazine is to take the form of a complete long story, and will be known as The Leisure Hour Monthly Library," The price is -to remain as before. Since 1852-a period of over 50 years—the Religious Tcact Society has issued the LeisurB jelont as a companion magazine to the Sunday at Home," and obtained on its list of writeriMnany well- known men. Ip former days it claimed a wide and numerous company of readers in all parts of the world. Its discontinuances removes an old literary landmark, but it should be stated that this does not affect the Sunday at Home," which is prospering ondef the editorship of the Rev. C. H. Irwin, M.A. _0

Mr John Davies, of Wiletrognchaf, Llanfi- hangel, Cardigan, who died on the 19th Mareh last, left estate valued at X625 19. Id, and pro- j bate of his will has been granted to Mr Griffith Jones, of Llanfihaueel, fasactftr. ztnd the lie-j. ) >!iaccheus Meyrick Dl.\yt c. Yieiktig*. I LUnfih&ngel.

Rhymney Train Raided, CAERPHILLY MAN ARRESTED, Smart Work by the Police. A daring robbery was perpetrated on Wed- nesday night on the Seughenydd branch of the Rhymney Railway. When the 8.30 train arrived tt Caerphilly the uard, Henry Godwin, noticed that a small bag was missing. On Thursday morning the bag was found empty, and cut open, near the Weiit Signal box, Caerphilly, in Mt- Morlan-ig field. The ba,g was despatched from Senghenydd tc Cardiff, ana was an ordinary mail bag ønt in the usual way and by the usual train. There were other bags in the train, but this wati the only one missed. The stolen bag was evi dently searched for valuables, as letters of an ordinary nature were left untouched. Apparently the robbery was the result of a carefully planned scheme, carried out with remarkable smartness. The thief or thieves probably entered the vaa from the off side at Penyrheol, where the guard leaves the van to examine tickets. SENSATIONAL ARREST. The police on Thursday night effected all arrest, and it is believed have recovered every penny of the X74, which it now appears wils stolen from the mail bag. Daring the day the district was viaited by Deputy-Chief Constable Giddings, Inspector Davies, of Caerphilly, and Messrs Arnold and Williams from the Cardiff Post Office. Diligent inquiries and examination of the spot, together with the consideration of the surrounding circumstances, forced the conclusion that the only time permitted for the robbery between Senghenydd and Caerphilly would be whilst the examination of tickets took place t Penyfheol Station. Henry Godwin, the gnatcl in charge of the train, was able to give information leading to the identification of some of the passengers in the train. It was aubse- quently discovered th&t a young man believed ta bave been casually employed by the local Post Office antborities had been riding in the compart- ment nearest the van from which the bag was stolen, and at the time the guard passed he was alone. Further] it was alleged that this same person had beea seen in the train ou each of the two occasions when a bag had been previously tampered with. In connection with the robbery of a few weeks ago, it is not generally known that some valu- able articles of jewellery were stolen, but the police were not immediately informed of the occurrence, the Poat Office officials in co-opera- tion with the railway company attempting ta discover the miscreant without at first calling in the aid of the police. In the present. instance information was af once given to Inspector Davies and Ser- geant Williams, who with Deputy-chief Constable Giddings and Detective HaRhes, of the Rhymnejr Railway Company, immediately set to wor £ « From the position of the empty bag it was evi- dent that it bad been thrown oat of the window of the moving train. Suspicion fell upon the young man beforf mentioned-Theophilas Harris, 18, Of Caerphilly-who has been employed all .n auxiliary Dostman at Abet from time to time. A search warrant wu obtaiBedf and Harris's house visited. He was absent when Inspector Davies called, and within a short time £ 15 in Bilver and a gold ring and a valuable gold necklace were found upstair). The two J named articles, it is alleged, answer the deacript tion of those reported to have been stolen from the mails on a former occasion. Inspector Davies left the house with the money and jewellery in his possession, and on the roadway near Caerphilly Station met Harris riding along on hia bicycle. The inspector arrested him on the spot and took him to the police station, where on his person was found a canvas bag used in the Post Office and bearing the Government stamp, and which contained £ 68 in gold. Wben subsequently charged with the robbery Harria made a statement which will be fully recounted before the magistrates and will, it is said, clear up a, good deal ail to the robbery. The necklaeQ is declared to be of considerable value. The missing money amounted to E74, and tuna equal to this has been recovered with the excep- tion of Is. which is said to have been spent by prisoner on Thursaay in the purchase of a pursej which was found upon him. THE ACCUSED. —* —

Accused at Cardiff. CHARGED AND REMANDED., Ibe accused, Theo. Harris, was brought by ID; spactor Thos. Davies from Caerphilly to Cardiff yesterday, arriving at 10.1..5. He was at onOQ taken to the office of the clsrk to the Caerphilly magistraCes, Mr R. Y. Evans, at Park-place, where uriaoner was bronght before Mr C. E. Forastier-Walker. The only other persons pre- sent were Messrs W. Arnold and W. T. Wil" liame. Post Office officials. Prisoner appeared to view the proceedings in a very unconcerned manner. He was charged with stealing a post letter-bag from the mail van of the Senghenydd-to-Caerpbilly traitt between 8 and 9 p.m. on September 27th, con- taining monies in gold and silver £:74, also a post letter parcel containing a lady's necklace and a quantity of ordinary post letters. Inspector Thomas Davies said that baring beard of a post letter-bag being stolen be madit inquiries and subsequently visited the priaoirerfK bonse at 37, Bradford-street, Caerphilly. Os making a search he found a quantity of money. Mr Forestier-Walker Did yon find letters t Inspector Davies: Not then, sir. The bag Wat found in a field on the side ot the line. Mr Forestier-Walker You cannot identify tilt money. Inspsctor Davies Oli, yes. sir, It was packed up in Post Office packets-packets of silver. Mr R. Y. Evans He had been in the employ of the Post Office for some time ? Inspector Davies Yes, be was employed at auxiliary postman at Aber. Mr Evans Did the packets contain a larg4 sum of money ? Inspector Davies Yes 114 15s in all in tha house. The officer added that afterwards a search was made for the prisoner, and at 7.15 last night be saw him at'the police station. He searched him and found on bim a Post Office oanvasa bag containing a9 in gold and a puree containing 4s in sliver. Witness for- mally charged him, and after being cautioned prisoner replied, I have nothing to say." Upon this evidence witness applied for a remand until Tuesday, in order that tbev might gather further information, and also probably prefer a. fartber: charge against the prisoner. Asked by the clerk if be wished to say any. thing, prisoner replied, No." Mr Forestier-Walker then remanded prisoner until next Tuesday, when he will be brought before the magistrates at Caerphilly. Subsequently Harris was removed to carm Gaol. ANOTHER MAIL-BAG ROBBERY. On Tuesday evening a mail-bag containing letters for America was placed in the guard's van of the 5.23 express train from Bolton to Livez. pool, but it never reached its destination. The bag, rifled of its contents, was fonnd at Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire, the same night, under tha seat of a third class carriage, unoccupied. Tba train stopped only at Wigan.

BISHOP OF LLANDAFF AND THE Y.M.C.A. On Thursday evening the Bishop of Ijfalidaf paid his first visit to Portb, when he addressed t well attended meeting of the Y.M.C.A. nnder the presidency of Dr. R. D. Cbalke. Takinig at hia subject Yonng Men's Christian Asaooifr tions," his Lordship observed that the Yoong Men's Christian Association was started on the assumption that young men formed a clan wbiefc had special needs, and required special treat- ment, and aa amatter of fact young men had their special difficulties, special opportunities, special tendencies, and special duties, and they should therefore realise their responsibilities as being tbe trustees of posterity. Referring &a the revival, his Lordship dwelt upon the impor. tacoe of the Y.M.C.A in such a district as ths Rhondda, and particularly at this time whanreo many had turuad over a,new leaf. They now had a grand opportunity of extending a band to tbose who might be wavering. The great excitement which had been recently experienced had passed over for a time, and ttura was nolo the degree of warmth and fervency of feQling as there was some months ago, and this was cousequentlylke time of danger. Surely this was a wonderful opportunity for such an association aa tbeire to do splendid work. The Bishop was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his instructive address, proposed by Inspector Hutchins, T.V.R., seconded by Mr D. W. Jones, and supported by Dr. Ivor Daviea,

Tie Mayo; ess of Cardiff has issued mv-timliaW to a reception at the Free Library on FriiJtJi October 13, at 8 30 p.m., in honour of tbS Marquis and Marchioness of Bute, on the oaaa- Úf)n of their first visit to Cardiff after their mar- Q. During the proceediugs a wedding gift egi-ke preaented to the M".tcb!)ne5!! bv nle ifSjta Cardiff and disSrirt.