Evening Express

EVENING EXPRESS SCORES. In the four o'clock race on Tuesday last, a contemporary gave the runners aa thir- teen, Diary, a "big tip" for the race being included. The "Evening Express" gave the number as twelve, with Diary a non-runner. This difference between the two papers caused more than ordinary interest to the local sports, the question of Diary being of great importance to punters and layers alike, A Briton will bet on anything, so local sports backed their fancy in correctness odds being freely offered. n ltb the issue of the later editions the "Evening Express" report was shown to be correct, and was fur- ther confirmed by next morning's sporting papers.

TOPPING AND SPINDLES, FLUSHING, HOLLAND. The Cldest Established and Most Extensive Firm of Turf Commission Agents in the w orld. Double & Treble Events, S.P., & Accumula.tives at S.P. No Commission on Starting Price Investments. The Continental Sportsman," containing latest market movements on above, also Year Book and Ready Reckoner," Bent free on receipt of Foreiga Post-card containing name and address. e32 All Letters to be Addrewed- Postage, 2td.- Postage, 24d. TOPPING & SPINDLEB, Post-cards, Id. FLUSHING, HOLLAND.

BADMINTON CLUB, ST. MARY-ST., CARDIFF MONDAY, APRIL 22nd, 1907. GREAT INTERNATIONAL GLOVE CONTEST, BU?LY E&WAKDS (Australia) T. JOE WHITE (America), fifteen rounds of two minutes e&cL??i n £ 50 and Club Purse. Also S&me Night- 9st. 71b. AMATEUR COMPETITION, For Silver Cup to Winner and a Gold Medai to Runners-up. Entries (free) to Secretary, at Club, on or before Saturday, the 20ih inst. Tickets, 2s. 6d.; Reserved, 5s. Commence at Eight o'clock Sharp. Don't Forget Smoker Saturday Night. LOOK OUT FOR THE GRAND ATHLETIC SPORTS IN CONNECTION WITH HILL'S PLYMOUTH CRICKET CLUB ON WHIT-WEBNESDAY. Full particulars from- D. H. WILLIAMS, e5 Pentrebaoh. Merthyr.

TO-DAY'S CHARTERINGS. I LONDON, Friday. There is a steady general inquiry for tonnage at about current rates. Black Soas, Azofs, Sulfcias, Danube, and River Platee all meet with attention at full quotations. Easterns, ore freights, outward coal tonnage, coastings, and Americans show little change. For Baltics the demand is improving. Fixture:— Gulf port to United Kingdom or Continent, 4,000 tons, 82s 6d, May.

MOVEMENTS OF LOCAL VESSELS. I will be iouna in Lorunm z on .rage z.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES&, DEATHS AND IN MEMORIAM. Charge for inserting advertic-lementeunder this head- ing:—Is. for 30 Worde and ld. fm Every Two Extra Words. No notice of this description will be inserted unless authenticated by the name and address of the sender. Telagrams and telephonic messages cannot be acted on until continued in writing. DEATHS. EVA-VS.On the 19th inst., at Oak Villa, Llan^ea, Thomas Evans, aged 86. JOKES (Thomas), on April 15th, at S5, High-street. Ferndale. Funeral Saturday at Three p.m., Ferndaie Cemetery. Friends please accept this, only intima- tion.

rmilHW IfUMMnfl—M—— MtllH'i—————1— I AUGUSTINE J. S'i ONE) FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Personal Supervision to All Order*. Nat. Tel.: Cardiff: No. 7. Post Office Tel.: No. 612, C»rd!ff. Telegrams: AUGUSTINE STONB. Cardiff. 5, WORKING-ST., CARDIFF 1. pØ'"

QUEEN OF SPAIN Queen Victoria Eujrenie was out walking on Wednesday, and on Thursday afternoon her Majeety was well.

DEATH OF VISCOUNT MIULETON 'Viscount Midleton died on Thursday even- ing at his residence. Pc-p-er Rarow, Godal- ming. The deceased peer, who WAS born in 1830, had been out of health recently, and became seriously ill on Wednesday, lie was the eigrhth holder of that title in the Irish peerage, but sa.t in the House of Lords as Baron Brodrick in the Peerage of Great Britain. Mr. St. John Brodrick succeeds to the peerage.

BANGOR COLLEGE. At the half-yearly meeting of the governors of the University College of North Wales at Baiigor, Lord Kenyon presiding, it was reported that the King had been invited to lay the foundation-st-ane of the new college buildings, which are to cost £ 150,000, half of which has been already collected. Lord Kenyan stated that so far no reply had been received from his Majesty. It was intimated that during his illness the late Lord Penrhyn wrote to the college authorities that his promise of ;C3,M to the collo?e funds wao not binding upon his successor.

SOUTH WALES FIRE BRiGADES A meeting: of the South Wales Fire Brigades Union was held at the Queen's Hotel, Cardiff, on Thursday, lIlr. li. S. Lyne, Newport, pre- siding. Considerable attention was given to the proposed new bye-laws, and these were eventually adopted.

Cog ilair for Cia^ri&ratimt SEE SOL. PHILLIPS' WINDOWS FOR JEWELLERY AND BARGAINS. 41, ST. MABY-STREJCT, AND a. CAROLINE-STREET. CARDIFF, 13RASS &and Drawing.—Winning l'utiliS :—259.—must t? •Cia.iuied wauuin 14 iiays. eiooiel9 '\¡Io./ A '1:.0.1), a good UClwl.ierva.nt imiueuu.i.«u>7^- » Apply 62, Xunan-roMi. wrd:1û. vA-N immediately &u*u t liey to orl, b p- f V mg jVlaciune in inland iievenue office, e<>I.t;tc. street, negainuig witge bb. n woeA, nuit-i oe thorouguly trustworthy and strong.—App.y. personally, With reter- eaoos, to Coliuoto., Oil Mauuay w.oal1¡;. edlls20 W'lDOVV, with little girl, seeks situation as House- keeper to worKuig taita; aiiUiii wage il can lmvo cluid with liar.—Apply U-uieily .1:WspW.L e^<t04« £ {> 'Lsl"S and Fruiterer's ituaaiesi, main street, ..L New port, for Disposal.—V\ ialitmb, Son, lieuite Agents, !\yort.- e2*0iss2o C.h. toriiULii. Spajiisli, Itatiau, Welsh 'iaught -I- by our moot thorough and succ«ssiul metuod only. —M«irKet-t>viii<luigs, fct. Mma -1.rOOt ttust l: 100 f) tile Uerlitz Scnooib M Languages tLllliltad.). e2&0s25 E Oive Cash lor Old 1'aise Teeth <,iii auy condiP VI tioiy, Old and Broken Jewailei-y parcels sent, cash by returll 01 post; busmees hours, tftree p.lli.. till bCVt>ll p.lli.-A<lur- hlr. aiid Urs. Baker, 69, Fitz, h¡¡,W()u.emoo.nJ\went, Cardiii. e.2356h2 CoMPOi-il OKS.—\v anted immediately, Couiposlior With jobbing experience.—.state age, wages re- qwred, aca experience W the Chroiiicie," Brkigetid. e238ie22 "II 1.aŒHilW lienor and Cal1"tör Sale; good milker; 11 first call. Apply 'J nomas, Uwerna, Massy- cwturner. C,2Z?2 I a r-P-table, hon8!>"tli¡)TiOr t General Housework.—4ti, i>euion-road, c?ato?n, Cardiff. eZ362S22 jb'IvL-N ii7 ?i aiid Bitch ;-u 'nOt claimed Ul three days will be sold to defray expenses.—1 • "e-?Lreet, Ferndale, Gl&m* e2i74«22 IV. I 1 Girl, about 18 or 2°. Gonerai W ork; f another k6pt.-Apply" with references, to Mrs. Grant, Cuiveriands, Penanh. C610 [ "OoBTiicXwL.—Vell-furuished tm-ro(xilied liouse to JL Let ironi 1st ma).; every convenieaioe; near station and sea.—Apply Griffiths, JLingsleish, Yietoria- aveauc. eQ3!131;22 £ > KoCEJtY.—Wanted, several good Wtjah junior VT Assistants and Improvezs; must have good refer- ences; exc0i.!ent prospects lor real wo.rt.ers.-State salary required to commence, age, and full paiticul&rs, Win. I'egier, PoiitypooL _.en4822 A-YQullg- Man weks Situati0n; dexterous cà.uvàaier d.l.sent collector, ana ligil?t tracci, fu.rnitlU; bicycles, or industrial aø;ura.n; salary àM coaimis- IHoil. would devote whole time; total aostaioiei-.—1. 1 Evening express, Ca.1'iî!J. e&5S5s22 AJCIEA), Mother's Help; to assist with three children and light housework.—Mr*. Herbert, Wood View, Llaniiilleth. e2400s22 'î..ùRa¡eo"ie; brown Clolh; trinuued velvet F 841d velvet buttons j Llli?-iild; will take 9s.- Apply 2, Miniater-streeit, Cathays, C- rd -ff. e?379s22 WAXTUrD, Ge'nral: smaJ family; plain cooking; assistance given; re;ereu?.-Sauaders, Kllne House, Kiugsvvood, Bristol. 02592s25 LODGIX G'S for a respectable working man; clean and comfortable; no children. Also Furnished Y?ont (;o-b" L-fortahl?; n<) Children. Also 69, 'ed r,,uom w LeL -klear towii.&ppl3- rig, "ljfÜ;TE1)'a good Cook-General; housemaid kept.- Mrs C. Ja-os, TTDed-Y-Rbiw, Fawr, .Newbndge, Mon. e2595E29 GENTLEMAX stro^ly-Becommends Itoonis, either Gfui-iliEhed or uirfumiahed; in Cathays.—Apply 123, Tewkesbury-street. e2341s22 ANTED immediately, good General fcervai,t Tgood wages.—Apply 12, Market-street, Ebbw Vale. es25 8'õm for SaJc. either by the bag or ton.-APply F. Krantyeke, 43. Byron-street, City-road. C,?&Q2 EX_P15.KlE.WJiI> Laundress seeks Family's Washing Eto do at home; Is. dozen; good refwvnces.-Mrs. Johns, 2, Minister-street, Gathays. BA.KMAID mmtod for colliory diariet; used to Bqaick counter trade.-Appiy, w?" reference and photo, LI?wglyn, B131au0gwc Hotel, Nantymoel, near Bridgend. e2ji»8s25 ljLY E,DOV—Fuxni^tod House to Let, 10th'' &5s. or two guinem wecky; for month or longer period; charming large drawing-room; commanding land and sea views; Callard and Call&rd piamo; dining- room, three or iour bedrooms, kitchen, &c.; one of the best positions; South aspect; healthful and she!. tered.—Apply, ia writing, Mrs. lingland, 13, liiAl-road, Cievedon. e239S»25 Poli iHCAWL..—-Channel View—Furnished Villa iõ Let.-Apply to Am J. Ciuje, Glanymor, Esplanade, PorthcAwl. -m, e2.391s22 APABTMENTS to Let, furnished or partly; suit A,ladv or elderly coup],; no attendance; per- manency moderate ran1.15, Woodvillo-road (Park- place eud), Cathays. (>2.340622 FOR 8'Me, Saddlebag Suite; very strong fmmes; Fch ap.-?kppi) 34, Mark -st-reet. e2353«22 BOA LiD-Lods.r.gs for two re-men-:lb-Ùtc1l.en Bjodgers; tenus 14??. weekly; bath; qu4et; no chil- dren wordsworth-avenue.—K 94, Evaning Expre?s, Ca.rd; ff. mm eC364s22 PES ARTH.—Comfortable, Fur n; shed Apartments; with or without attendance; q-et people; no chil, dren; terms moderate.—Apply 24, Ludlow-street. es22 W- .ÑTED,sttuatiÔna;s' yc,-g H-e=id; -,ome ex- perienœ; in Llamsheu or C.,diff.-APply A. H., 14, Comet-street, Cardiii. e2361s22 F oR Sale, a Second-hand Bicycle; cheap.—W'.j Tanner, 64, Union-street, Cardiff. Apply OOtVle6Il six and seven evenings. e2373s22 AA'l'EJ), Plain Sewing w ly Mending from Wh<)tels or schools, private hou9ee or servants, by respectable young woman.—K. 95, Express, Cardiff. es22 PURE-Whlte Angora B'a.bbits for Sale: six weeks odd; ls. 6d. 9aCh.-Ap.ply Mias L. Lewis, Post- office, Penjniwceibcr. 62371522 T'Ü&EE Milk Churns—12, 13, 17 gallons; on?? if Tbr-;e-nio?nted; useless to owner; a bargain to anyone requiring same.—Can be seen 75, U&nfa..lr-road, Canton. eC34J»22 i\i:îMo\pa.rtrLlent.5 for one or two gentlemen, F Eoath district: omv?iont for park and car-?; good oooking and home comforts; terms moderate.—Apply L 7, Evening Express, Cardiff. e2343s22 BUFF Orli??VLon Eggs, for sitting, 2s. 6d. a dozen; Also Two B,?ff Orpmgton ?kerels for Sale-193 Inverness-place, R-ath, UBNISHED Apartments for one or two gentlemen; Fclose to tOwn.-27, (kwn-street, Riverside. es22 AGENTS wanted immediately, ladies or gentlemen, in towns and villages, for the Sale of Cycles; cash or easy payments; good income; guaranteed Apply Atlas Company, Dinas Powis, Cardiff. 62359822 L ADY vrith tin-t- to spare would like Children's Dresses, Overalls, Underclothing, or Ladies' Blouses to Make; altwations or mp-,iin done; chArges moderate —Ap^ly K 93, Evening Ex, Cardm. e2344s22 NEWResidence, Tvdraw-place, PenYlan: conveniently situated; four bedrooms, h., c. bath, large break- fast-room low ground rent: private ina.proTemen.ts paid; four-fifths mortgage if required—L 17, Evening Bx press CiT. e2.390s22 liliSSMAKING wanted by fint-class hand; fit and D- style guaranteed: at moderate charges.—M. Taylor, 57, Fitahajnon-emhankiaept, Riverside, Cardiff. e2387s2S s KWWIUAND. Typewriting, and Esperanto Small classes and individua? instruction; a?l pupis pre- pared for Pitman's examinations; composition, spellff9, pe-hip.-For tajus apply to Principal, Misa James, 151, Albany-road. e2367a25 SHOltTHAND Taught by capable tewber; spe?tal o attention to backward pupils; ter= moderate.- Apply Miss E. M.. 49, Eyre-street, Splott. 62&iosv FURNISHED Combined Front Parlour to Let to « respectable lady or young man; reasonable terms; trams pass the door to town and Docks; Riverside.— Write to L 4, Express Office, Cardiff. e2352s26 ODGING8 for one or t" TWPOCt4WO working awn; no young childr,,n.-W21i- Clarke? 136, 1-1,?= street, Oathays, Cardiff^ e2360822 Young Girl, 19, seeks Situation as Barmaid; will do housework if required; references; in Cardiff preferred.—Apply, by letter only, JrU8 LAUY Oncep Gvnwtadle, 69, 0anUŒ-rœd, XAmtJaff, 02372823

SPLOTT "BANKER" BACK IN CARDIFF. I Haggard, Pale, and Grey TRAVELS WITH "EVENING EXPRESS" REPRESENTATIVE Proclaims Himself Baron of Jersey. EXCITED OUTBURST IN THE CARRIAGE. "SACRAMENTO, PERFIDE ALBION." George Matthews, the Splott "banker," arrived in Cardiff by the Great Western Bail- Way express train from Liverpool at two o'clock this afternoon. Immediately on step- Ping out of the train, on No. 3 platform, he was hurried away by three detectives, and Placed in a cab that had been kept in wait- ing outside. Matthews, who was pale and trembling in every limb, has aged con- siderably since he left Cardiff in Sepember, his hair having turned grey. The "banker" was accompanied in a third class carriage by Sergeant-detective Dicks, who Left Cardiff for America five weeks ago, and, after travelling about ten thousand miles by land and sea, has now lodged his prisoner in the police cells at Cardiff. Travelling down with Dicks and Matthews Were Mr. George Evans, an old Cardiff foot- baller, and his wife and family of four chil- dren. Matthews was accommodated with a corner seat, and avoided draughts by having his back towards the engine. Detective Dicks sat opposite him, and from his sang-froid in chatting with the Evans' family not even a Sherlook Holmes could have possibly made the deduction that he was a police offioer in charge of a prisoner. Dicks looked bright and cheerful, and his sunny smile was more than suggestive of his feelings of intense relief in being within sighting distance of home after his very anxious and responsible experience. The "banker" was dressed in a greyish lounge suit, and wore the blue jersey which is the orthodox insignia of the working man in Yankee land. One of the advantages of such a jersey is that it obviates the necessity of Wearing a collar and tie. He had an ordinary black bowler for his headgear, and his lug- gage consisted of a brown leather bag and Bome paper parcels. When the train steamed into Pontypool Road Station Detective-inspector Davey and a representative of the Evening Express joined the party, our man taking his seat next to the banker. For some minutes after the train had resumed its journey the only conversation that took place was that between Detective Dicks and Mr. George ilvans. Matthews, sitting tight in the corner, was singularly quiet. Then, suddenly, he shifted in his seat and addressed the remark to our representative. "It isn't every day you have the honour of riding with the Baron of Jersey." Inspector Davey gave the banker a forbid- ding look, and he again lapsed into silenoo. After sitting motionless for a few more minutes, he shot out his left hand and, plunging it into his coat pocket with nervous agitation, pulled out a packet of cigarettes. He puffed away at one of them with all the vigour of a man who seemed to realise that it would be The Last Little Luxury I in the way of a smoke that he would enjoy for some time. Then he broke silence a second time with a ha If-whispered, half-hissed exclamation between his clenched teeth, "Sacram to Perfid Albion!" Inspector Davey turned another withering glance upon the banker, who became down- cast, and looked at the moving landscape Which brought him nearer and nearer to his dreaded destination. Another brief spell of silence, broken again by the "banker," who turned round to our Reporter and asked in the most courteous Way to be allowed to see a newspaper, which he carried in his hand. The paper was handed to him immediately. He first looked at the leader page, but found nothing there to interest him. Then he turned to the next Dage, with its big, bold headings over Mr. Asquith's Budget speech. But even in that there was no alluring charm—not even the Reduction of threepence in the Income-tax, hor the increase in the death duties. Turning over to another page he scanned it with nervous alacrity, and his eyes fell Upon the para-graph for which he was hanker- ing. He seemed to take it all in at a glance, and, half-rising m his seat, his countenance became suffused with a dark expression of finder. Unable to contain himself he cried Out: Left her destitute." Keep quiet," said the inspector sternly, keep quiet." Matthews would not or could not keep quiet, and again cried out:- They are prejudicing the case before I'm tried They would hang me before I am budged 1 11 well ehow they have no fool to deal with, "Keep quiet, I tell you," was the inspector's Repeated rebuke, and then he leaned over a,nd whispered eomething in the banker's ear, Vhioh had the immediate effect of making him curb his tongue and Hold His Peace I What that something was is known only to Inspector Davey and Matthews, but the net Result of the whisper was that the Splott financier did not mutter another syllable Until the train was pulled up in the Newport station. There Mr. and Mrs. Evans and the family tafo the train, and as the little children were Soing out of the carriage the banker was niost tenderly kind in pulling himself together so as to make a olear passage for them, and as the last little one passed he 8aid very softly, There you are, my dear." Not a Single Incident I Occurred on the journey between Newport and Cardiff beyond a sotto voce conversa- tion between Inspector Davey and the pri- l!;aner. While the last mile was being covered bo showed the greatest possible anxiety to •Assist in handing down the luggage from the Rack behind him. Immediately the tr 1 came to a standstill ?'? Cardiu station, l?-lectot Davey opened tho carriage door, and Detective Harris was Waiting outsido to render any assistance necessary. Once the banker had set foot on the platform he was hurried away to the No. 6 platform entrance, where a cab was wait- ing for him. Some fifty or sixty people had Assembled, and as he walked briskly past them there were some who evidently recog- nised him. Here's the banker," said one, and There he goes," said another. Matthews Was not handcuffed, and walked in front of the police-offioetrS and stepped briskly into the cab. It was noticed that his shoulders had Rounded, and that his back had become slightly bent since he made his disappearance from Cardiff. Without losing a moment, the Jehu whipped bis horse, and the growler, containing the banker and Detectives Dicks, Davey, and Harris, rattled away to the new police- station in Cathays Park. When invited to give an outline of his experiences in the States, Detective Dicks, for obvious reasons, courteously declined, all that he would say being, "We had beautiful Weather." Considering that he had not enjoyed a proper night's rest eince he embarked from New York on the Baltic last Wednesday week, the capable Cardiff "'tec" looked remarkably well, and seemed in the best of spirits. He is to be congratulated upon having per- formed his trying mission so successfully. c. Ban kern Before Bench I REMANDED FOR A WEEK I Matthews was driven in a cab to the poLioe- atation, and was accompanied by Detective- Sergeant Dicks, and also Detective-sergeant itarriis. He was taken at once to the cells, Where in a few minutes Mr. Harold Lloyd, Who is defending him, went to see him. He was with the prisoner for nearly am bour. In the meantime there were one or two I'eople waiting in the corridors of the court for a sight of him, but the public evidently did not know of the proceeding-s or were Uninterested im them, for the attendanoc was than. usual. The prisoner was brought into court at twenty minutes four. He wore a very com- JKxsed manner, and stood in the dock in care- ts fashion during the .few minutes which ae proooodngs occupied. Mr. D. W. Evans (of Messrs. George David and Evans), who appeared one behalf of the b'1.1 'jo prosecutor said there were five Oharges of false pretences against the pri- ner, two obtaining £ 30 in each case from C. H. Hunt in July, 1905, and July, 1906, three- of obtaining from Mr. Smallridge | JE11 18s. 6d., LZO 9s. 8d.. and L15 14s. 4d., the monies of the trustees of the East Splott Ratepayers' Permanent Financial Associa- tion in August, 1906. He was further charged with embezzling a sum of 4s. in July, 1906. The prisoner had only just arrived from America, and, of course, he was not in a position to proceed with the case that day. He asked for a remand until that day week. Mr. Lloyd said he had no objection, but asked if he might have access to certain books and documents which were in the possession of the prosecution. Mr. Stephens suggestd that, as the prisoner was only now before them on a very formal proceeding, he should make his application when Matthews next appeared. Mr. Lloyd: If my instructions are correct, there is a tremendous lot of detail to go into. Time is going on, and the sooner we can do it the better. The Bench thought Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Evans might confer on. the matter. Mr. Evans: If you will give us some idea of what you want we may be able to answer you. The prisoner was then formally remanded, and was conducted back to the cells. THE LANDING AT LIVERPOOL "Confident and Cheerful." George Matthews, the Splott "Banker," and his escort, Detective-sergeant Dicks, of Oar- diff, landed in Liverpool early this morning from the White Star steamer Baltic, in which they had travelled from New York in the second saloon. Awaiting their arrival were two Liverpool detectives (Detective-inspector Bell and Detec- tive Easton), to whom had been allocated the duty of assisting the Cardiff officer in transporting his charge across the city to the railway station. Had it not been for the presence of the detectives, the work of "spotting" the accused man would have been most difficult, because Matthews as he came down the gang- way of the big liner, carrying in one hand a brown new-looking portmanteau and in the other a brown paper parcel, might be taken for anything but a banker against whom a charge involving L5,000 is pending. "I was told his age is 49, writes our Liverpool representative, but he would easily pass for 60 with his shrunken features and bent, broad, and powerful-looking shoulders." Be was dressed in a shabby grey suit, a thick blue jersey of a kind worn by fisher- men, the neck was destitute of a collar and tie, and over all was a well-worn, shrunken, rusty-looking topcoat of many winters. A bowler hat of uncertain age covered his head, and the only evidence of opulence was a pair of very stylish patent leather boots. The party immediately on landing pro- ceeded to the Customs-room, where their luggage was examined. The prisoner, who was cheerful and alert, was here met by Mr. Edgar Thomas, clerk to Messrs. Harold Lloyd and Cross, solicitors, of Cardiff, who are undertaking his defence. He chatted freely with Mr. Thomas, and entrusted to him two letters to post. Matthews takes a cheerful view of his position, and alleges that he has a good answer to the charge, and that others, not he, have had the missing money. The accused, it will be remembered, dis- appeared in October last, and was arrested about two months ago by the Massachusetts police at Quinsey, where he was working at his trade of boilermaker. It is six weeks since Detective-sergeant Dicks crossed over to Boston to bring him home. The delay, we understand, was due to diffi- culties in oDtaining the extradition papers from Washington. In the interval Matthews was lodged in the Charles-street Gaol, Boston. When the papers were obtained Detective- sergeant Dicks, who had the assistance of American officers, brought the prisoner to New York, where at length passage was taken to Liverpool. As soon as the luggage had been passed, the party proceeded on foot to Lime-street Station, and left for Cardiff by the 9.30 a.m. train. We are informed that Matthews had in his possession when arrested not more than a sovereign or two, and that he had been sup- porting himself while in the States by his own hard work.

In Judge Owen's Court I His Honour Judge Owen, who was pal- pably far from well at Newport Oounty- court to-day, looking at a witness in the box a few feet from him, asked, "Are you tihe defandan't father?" —"No," said the witness, "his mother," whereat there was laughter, in which his Honour feebly joined, and remarked "Yes, yes, correct me." "A man who gets 49s. per week ought to pay 2s. a month for his beer," said his I Honour in the judgment summons case of W. J. Rogers, brewer v. Larvin. "Then days suspended ior xouneen. In the case of Bertha Tauchan v. Henry Hodges, of 165, Durham-road, described as a picturo-framer, in which the defendant had been ordered to pay a debt of L5 Is. by 5s. per month, Hodges, in reply to Mr. Frank Lewis, said he was not now a picture-framer but was getting orders on commission. His Honour: What for? Hodgee: For life-size engravings. His Honour: What, made in Germany? Hodges: Some of them; but my takings have fallen off 50 per cent. since last Christ- mas, and it has been a starvation time since then. His Honour: But you don't look bad on it. Hodges: My children are-, they are nearly starving. His Honour: Ah! then don't bring them here. Defendant's offer of a new order of 3s. per month was accepted.

POOR-LAW INQUIRY IN WALES I The Boyal Commission on the Poor-laws have appointed Mr. Thomas Jones, assistant to the professor of political economy at Glasgow Dniveisity, to obtain inforraation for them as to the question of the effect of outdoor relief on wages in Wales. The Commission would be much obliged if any person havin.g important information in this connection would communicate with Mr. Jones, under cover to the secretary of the Commission, at 68, Victoria-street, West- minster, London. S.W.

LLOYD'S REGISTRY I For many years Newport and Swansea. have been entitled to send to this committee one representative, who retires every four years in favour of the otter. The committee met on Thursday snd resolved to elect one direct representative from each port, the growth of both Newport and Swansea. warranting such election. Mr. W. J. Orders, who ha:. occupied the position for the past four years, becomes Newport's first direct representative.

SUICIDE AT PEMBROKE DOCK I Mr. Herbert Frioe held an inquest on Thursday at Pembroke Dock on Frances Jane Hulbert, who was found drowned in a tank on the previous morning. The deceased, who was 41 years of age, had been in domestic service with Mrs. Phelps, 8, Law-etreet, for seventeen years. Her father died in February last, since which she had been very depressed. The jury found a vordiot of "Suicide whilst temporarily insane."

EXPORTS OF COAL In the House of Commons on Thursday, Mr. HICKS-BEACH (U., Tewkesbury) asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total quantity of coal exported from the United Kingdom in 1906, including the estimated coal equivalent of coke and patent fuel. Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE: The total quantity was 76,788,179 tons if bunker coal is included. Excluding bunker coal, 58,197,966 tons.

WORLD'S COALING RECORD At Malta on Thursday H.M.S. Implacable broke the world's coaling record, taking on board 1,050 tons of coal in two hours and forty minutes, being an average of 394 tons per hour. No shore labour was engaged, and only baskets were used.-Reuter.

DEATH OF CAPTAIN AT SEA The news has reached Aberystwyth of the death of Captain David Williams, of the steamship Camrose, while on a. voyage from Lisbon to Cardiff. The body was buried at sea. Deceased, who was 61 yeans of age, leaves a widow and daughter, who reside at Loveden-road, Abeirystwyth.

COAL TRADE CASE EBBW VALE CLAIMI Further Evidence for the Defence. DEMURRAGE AND SUSPENSE ACCOUNTS. [BY OUR OWN REPORTER.] The action brought by the Ebbw Vale Com- pany (Limited) against Mr. William Edgar Williams, coal exporter, Cardiff, to recover zC2,444 for coal delivered, was continued (before Mr. Justice Channell and a special jury) in the Commercial Court of the King's Bench Division to-day. Mr. Williams counter- claims a similar sum in respect of demur- rage cheques paid on behalf of plaintiffs- The same counsel appeared. In consequence of the large number of applications to his lordship the case was not reached until after twelve o'clock. Mr. Northage, secretary and director of Messrs. Agius and Co., whose examination-in- chief was concluded on Thursday, re- entered the box, an(I was cross- examined by Mr. Rufus Isaacs. He stated that he did not make any bargain with Mr. Thomas. The arrangement was made by the Cardiff office. Presumably, Mr. M'Elligot, who was at the Cardiff office at the time, made the arrangement in regard to demur- rage and allowances off the price of coal. Mr. Isaacs: You were in London at the time, and so far as you are concerned you got a report explaining why the money for demurrage was not paid at once?— ( Thfsy gave us a report that the Ebbw Vale, Company, instead of paying us the demur- rage, desired to spread it over by allowances on future shipments. I confirmed that. Did that include sending you wrong invoices ?—It was agreed that 6d. a ton should be taken off the contract price. His Lordship: Are they wrong invoices?—If the agreement was made when the ooal was sold it becomes the correct price. Mr. Isaacs; You keep a demurrage account ?—Yes. Did you ever see the account kept by Mr. Thomas ?—Never. Witness, re-axamined by Mr. Eldon Bankes with rega.rd to a number of accounts relat- ing to deadings with the Ebbw Vale Com- pany, gave an instance where the contract prce for coal was 13s., and the invoice price 12s. 6d. The difference was placed to the credit of the Suspense Account Mr. Isaacs obtained permission to ask another question, and handed to witness a sheet of paper containing several lines of figures. That," said Mr. Isaacs, purports to be the suspense account with your firm, found among Mr. Thomas's papers; have yo<u seen it before?"—Never. Do you see some initials on it?—Yes. Do you recognise them?—Yes; they are the initials of a gentleman who was our cashier at Cardiff. That would show that a Cardiff man had initialled that particular document, which is the suspense aocount?—Yes. It is an unusual way to keep an account, isn't it, on a sheet of paper like that?-It is not my account. I am not suggesting that it is. You would not, keep an account like that?—Certainly not. The accounts of our firm are jiot kept -at Cardiff. Does it not strike you as being an extra- ordinary thing to have kept an account extending over a long period in that way?- Yes. Mr. Eldon Bankes: Who initialled that document?—Mr. Williams, who was our cashier for five years. Mr. Bankes then called for Mr. Thomas's original suspense account egainst other firms, to see if they were initialled in the same way. His Lordship (impatiently); Are we going to try all these cases? Mr. Isaacs: Your lordship overruled my objection yesterday. His Lordship: No; the jury wanted to hear the evidence. Mr. Ba.nkœ: I aak for the suspense account against Messrs. Morgan, Wakley, and Co. My friend has asked a queation with a view of creating a suspicion. I want to see the other suspense accounts to see if they were ini- tialled in the same way. His Lordship: But that is for the purpose of asking whether Messrs. Morgan, Wakley, and Co. ought or ought not to have suspected that there was Something Wrong I Whether he ought to or ought not does not affect the question whether Mr. Williams out to. The view I take of this matter about other people doing it, and doing it per- fectly legitimately, is that it is a matter for cross-examination. You got that in cross- examina,tion from a number of peopiio in, at any ra.te, a fair position, and some in a very good position. You have got that, and von cannot try the other people. u The Foreman of the Jury said the jury desired to hear some of the witnesses, but th,ey were now satisfied with those who had been called. Mr. Bankes said he did not propose to call more evidence of that class, and he would not have pressed it yesterday had it not been for the statement of the jury. He did, how- ever, want to clear up the question of ini- tia,lung the suspense accounle. Mjr Williams, jun., son of the defendant, was then called, and explained a transaction which took place in October, 1901. Previous to the a,rrangement made with Mr. Thomas in that case the defendant admitted that an invoice had been sent in at a lower price tha-n the contract price. Witness explained that the allowance in this case was made because the plaintiffs failed to deliver coal, and his firm had to buy in the market. 1I 1 he, allowance was ntade to cover the difference between the prices. In cross-examination by MI. Rufus Isaacs, the witness stated that he was perfectly satisfied with the arrangement that his firm should be charged the same price as Messrs. Cory Bros. The prices fluctuated sometimes from day to day, or even during the same day, and if the price went down after Messrs. Cory had bought he would have to pay the higher price. He did not trouble about the loss of threepence a ton. Ke-examined by Mr. Eldon Bankes: There were no violent fluctuations at the time. There might be a change of a penny or two- pence a ton. Your confidence in Mr. Thomas was such that you felt certain he would give you as good a price as Cory's?—Absolutely. Anw if you were getting a price the same as Cory's yotu would think you were getting a. price as low as anybody else?—Yes, I imagine so. Mr. Arthur Daniel Greatrex, book-keeper, accountant, and cashier to the defendant, said he had been employed by Mr. Williams for fifteen years. He first heard of the sus- pense account about the end of 1901, when Mr. Williams told him about the arrange- ment with Mr. Thomas. The defendant had incurred demurrage charges in respect of the Goorgius Michaelimas, or, rather, the charges had been deducted from his coal account. Mr. Eldon Bankes: Then what took place? -Willia,uls,sPoke to me about the demurrage account. He said Mr. Thomas, of the Ebbw Vale Company, had seen him on the matter. Mr. Thomas did not want to pay the amount, and suggested working it off by some arrangement. I replied that I saw no diffi- culty, from a book-keeper's standpoint, so long as we kept sufficient money in hand to cover what we had paid on behalf of the Ebbw Vale Company. That was the sub- stance of the conversation. What followed ?—-Later Mr. Williams in- formed me that ho had agreed with Mr. Thomas's suggestion, and gave me instruc- tions to open an account in the ledger. He suggested that I should open a fresh account, but I don't know where the namoe suspense account came from- I think it must have originated with Mr. Thomas. I opened an account in the ledger, and posted items into it for the cash book. Witness was then taken through the accounts relating to the ,payments for demurrage a.nd the allowances made. Mr. Thomas's accounts agreed with his so far as they went. He examined what have been called the false invoices. The first invoice was for 14s. per ton, the contract price being 14s. 3d. He had written on the invoice, equal to 3d. a ton on 1,597 tons towards suspense account." He kept what he called A Scribbling Book in which The entered items relating to the suspense account. Mr. Bankes: Is that the first form in which you kept the items, or were the items entered up in oonsecutive order at some other time?—The items were probably kept on slips of paper first and afterwards trans- ferred to this book. AN ANNOUNCEMENT I Before the adjournment for lunch his Lordship said he had hoped that the case could be finished to-day, but he saw no pro- bability, ot i* now. It w.tœJå .fault.c if ttt had to go over to Monday. There was a council of judges at four o'clck, which he would have to attend. Therefore, he could not sit late, as he< sometimes did. to finisn a case. He did not suppose counsel wanted him to sit to-morrow. Mr. Eldon Bankes said he could not attend to-morrow. The court then adjourned for lunch. On resuming, the examination-in-chief of Mr. Greatorex was continued. A question arose as to the order in which the entries were made. The witness stated that the journal was headed January to June and July to December. The entries were not in order of date, but in some cases the date was given. The ledger was entered up sometimes day by day, and sometimes at the end of the half-year. Take the first entry in the suspense account. When was the entry made?- December 30, 1901. It could not have been made before?—No. You remember the invoice coming in in January, 1902?-I believe I can. Do you remember whmt happened when it came in?—It came out to me with a batch of other invoices. When I proceeded to check it I found it had not been made out at the rate at which we bought the coal. I reported it to my principal, and he in- structed me to see Mr. Thomas. Did you see Mr. Thomas?—To the best of my recollection, I did. Have you a clear recollection of these inci- ¡ dents or not?—I have generally. (Proceeding.) Yesterday's Proceedings! Defendant, cross-examined by Mr. Rufus Isaacs: Do you say that in every oa?e where you got an invoice ?ving a dUferent price to the contract price your bookkeeper was to see Mr. Thomas ?—Unquestionably. In every case?—In every case. The entry was the result of an interview which Mr. Greatrex had with Thomas?—Yes, unless one of my managers agreed with Mr. Thomas about demurrage. When Mr. Greatrex got the invoice he would then see Mr. Thomas. His Lordship: All the invoices are marked 6d or 3d. to suspense acoount. In whose handwriting is that?-In my accountant's. I Once the arrangement was made between the' company and me the proper credit was allowed. You didn't care whether it was concealed from the company or not?—I didn't believe it was concealed from the company, but I know now. I don't know why, if you would have been j so indigna-ut about incorrect invoices being oont in, you continued to carry on an arrangement which, you say, was improper I was keeping the money back. There is nothing important in that?-Yes,! very important for me. As I understand you, you would not make, this arrangement in the first instance?—No; I I didn't like the style. But when you did know that Mr. Thomas was resorting to what you yourself agreei was not a proper thing to do, to make allowances in this way by rendering invoices that were not correct, why didn't you ask one of his superiors?—I never knew one of j his superiors. WHAT DID MR. GIBSON KNOW. I You knew Mr. Gibson?—Yeo, and he knew me very well. Why did not he ask me? Mr. Gibson did not know. Why did not you speak to him about it?-If Mr Gibson didn't know of it, he ought to have known. Why didn't you speak to Mr. Gibson about it?—Mr. Thomas was the accredited agent of the company, and he was the only man I did business with. You were aware of the fact at a certain stage that Mr. Thomas waa having recurrence to what you agreed is am improper way to settle demurrage?—Yes. When there was something unusual in the arrangement, as you told me, why didn't you I speak to Mr. Gibson?—I had every reason to i believe Mr. Gibson knew about it. That is the reason you should talk about it?—For the some reason he should speak to me. I understood he knew all about it. It was an advantage to you to be placed in the same position as the Cory's?—I considered I was wise in following big buyers. It was wise because it was an advantage to you?—Put it that way, if you like. There were about 40,030 tons of coal delivered in 1903 with regard to which there were no written contracts ?—That is so, I believe. Witness was then questioned in regard to a. letter he had written to Mr. Ingledew, his solicitor, and said it was hurriedly written. He went tc a solicitor at once. His Lordship: It is very seldom people do consult their solicitors in the first instance. NOT TREATED AS A CHRISTIAN. I Mr. Isaacs: Sometimes not in the last. Counsel then referred to the incident when Mr. Stanfield called upon the defendant. He would not ask him to repeat the language; perhaps, Mr. Williams would like to send him to the same place. (Laughter J Witness: No. I should be very sorry to do that. (Laughter.) Mr. Isaacs: When you had the interview with Mr. Stanfield the only letter you had received from the company was the letter of February 9, 1904?-Yes. There is no charge of conspiracy in that?- That is so. Re-examined by Mr. Bankes: You say that is the only communication you had from the company?—Yes. Mr. William Henry Northa-ge (secretary and director of Messrs. Agius and Co.) said that a claim against his firm by the company was settled for £156. There were several subsequent claims to be opened on Ebbw Vale demurrage account. Witness did not consider that he was doing anything dishonest. He looked upon it as binding his company for future trado. The hearing was adjourned till to-day (Friday). )

Newport Dock Accident I FATE OF LITTLEJOHNS. I Though the contractors on the Newport docks works strained every means in their power to get the rubbish and earth away from where it fell (as related in the earlier account of the accident reported on Page 2), they were unable aJl through the forenoon to get at the body of Littlejohne. There was a good deal of difficulty in loca.ting the spot where he was likely to have fallen, and this afternoon it appeared doubt- ful if his body would be found at all to-day so great was the slip. Interview with a Survivor I In the course of an interview Holder, who lives at 30, Bolt-street, stated that they were in the cabin on the north dock elope having supper between two and three o'clock in the morning, when they heard dust and dirt begin to fall against the side of the hut. Fearing that something was wrong he and Badcliffe ran out to see what it was. They only just got out in time to save their lives. Little- johns did not come out with them. It seemed to him as though the whole dock side slipped away, and went headlong forward into the bottom of the dock with the engine and boiler from above. The cabin turned over, and was bumped down witii hundreds of tons of debris, and so far as he could see smashed and buried. He never saw anything of Little- iohns afterwards, aiwl concluded that he must have been carried along with the crasn I to the bottom of the dock.

IMMIGRATION EXCEEDS EMIGRATION I r. GLADSTONE informed Captain Craig in Parliament on Thursday that during the year 1906 the total number of aliens landed in the United Kingdom was 560,368 and the total number of skilled workmen leaving the United Kingdom during that period for non- European foreign countries was 38,600, of whom 23,245 were of British nationality.

PROMOTION IN THE NAVY I Mr. LAMBERT informed Mr. Jowett in Par- liament on Thursday that promotion in the Navy went exclusively by merit, and the Royal yachts were no exception to the rule.

CAMMELL, LAIRD & CO. I It is reported that Messrs. Cammell, Laird, and Co. have secured a site for 100 houses at Killay, near Swansea, and that they have leased the coal underlying Fairwood Oom- mon, to which they intend to sink a slant near Wernfawr Farm, Killay. Messrs. Cammell, Laixd, and Co. s recently- acquired Olyne Valley colliery is close by this proposed new coal area. There a.re several good seams of coal, which were proved some I years ago by the Gellyiiir Oollxeiry Company.

FRIENDS OF THE BUND I At the annual meeting of the Cardiff and District Guild of Social Workem Among the Blind, held under the chairmanship of Councillor Bell Harrison at the old Town- hall on Thursday, Mrs. J. Austin Jenkins, one of the hon. secretaries, presented a satisfactory report of the work done during the year, and Mrs. Fiddian, the hon. treasurer, submitted the accounts, which showed a balance in hand of zU5. Mr. John Morgan was elected chairman of the execu- tive committee. Miss Annie Thomas and Mr. H. C. Hancock were elected hon. secretaries, and Mrs. Fiddian was re-elected hon. te-effiurer.

BABY FROM CARDIFF THE HANLEY MYSTERY. Coroner'e Jury Find Natural Causes. Great interest was taken in the Potteries to-day in the inquest concerning the dearth of a female child, in connection with which a PontjTpridd young woman, named Harriett Richards, wife of a collier, lately lodging in Hanley, is on remand. Mr. W. Huntbadh was the coroner. The accused was present in court. OMef-inspeator Higgans, who has returned from making his investigations in South Wales, attended the proceedings, but offered no evidence. The official information supplied to the coroner stated that deceased was a nurse- child, and had been in the care of accused five or six weeks, the mother being a single woman, n ed Amii? Ledbrook. On March 26 J" t Riah?MB, his wife, and two children arrived in Hanley. They also had with them the dead body of a female cihild, which was, it was alleged, afterwards found hidden on vacant land at Hamley near the canal wrapped in a parcel. The Coroner at the ouset of the inquest said to accused: Has your husband turned up? Accused: No. The Coroner: Have you heart from him?- No. You don't know where he is?—No. Dr. Greenwood deposed to seeing deceased on Tuesday, April 2, at his surgery. Mr. Richards brought it. It was suffering from cough and bronchitis. He gave accused medi- cine, and saw the child again the following Saturday. He did not see it alive again. He attended The Post-Mortem Thursday last with Dr. Square, and found the body of the child emaciated. It was very short and very light for a child of two months. The right lung showed signs of bronchitis and had a patch of recent pneu- monia. There was congestion of the brain, which would cause convulsions. The imme- diate cause of death was bronchial pneu- monia. The child seemed well clad when brought to him, and seemed well cared for. He did not apprehend death when he saw the child at his surgery. He thought, he said in answer to the coroner, that the sudden setting up of convulsions and bronchitis, ending with pneumonia, was the cause of death. He did not suspect any ill-treatment, and thought the child belonged to accused, the name given to him of the child being "Annie Richards." The emaciation might be due to the illness which had come upon the child. Dr. Square concurred. He could not under- stand, however, the great emaciation there was in the child coming on with only about a fortnight's illness. A Juryman: It rather indicated previous neglect. Witness: I cannot say. I cannot answer that question. The Clhief-constable: Assuming the child was in a perfectly healthy, strong condition on March 16 could the emaciated state in which it was found be accounted for as being due entirely to sickness? Witness: No, I don't think so. The Coroner: I saw the child, and thought it was a poor little thing, but I should not have gone beyond that. Witness: Its extremeities were withered, a.nd there was the question of weight, too. The Coroner: In summing up, emphasised the evidence of Dr. Greenwood because that gentleman saw the child during life. The jury retired, and after an absence of half an hour, found a verdict of "Death from bronchial pneumonia." The Coroner: You have nothing to add. To Foreman: No. Mrs. Richards was afterwards removed to the police cells. The charge of causing the death of this child will now. of course, fall through, and it remains to be seen if any further charge will be preferred next Wednesday at the police-court. From what can be gathered Mrs. Richards resided a short time ago with her mother at West-end, Llantwit Major. She is compara- tively unknown in Waterloo-street, Hanley, where she lodged with her husband for a short time.

NEW POLICE COURT Wanted by Newport "Yes, you can have a new court; the cor- poration has got plenty of money. There's money for a reservoir, and a bridge, and all the rest of it, and why not a new court?" So spake Mr. R. Wilkinson, J.P., at the end of the Newport magistrates' &tting to, when there were complaints from some of the officials that the aeseinbiy-room was an inconvenient place for the holding of a court. When the county-court is sitting in New- port Town-hail the petty sessional court is held in the afisembly-room. That was the case to-day, and the complaint was that it was so inconvenient and its accoustio properties were so bad that the corporation, might consider the question of providing a new court. Mr. Wilkinson, as a member of the town council and a magistrate, was spoken to on the eubject, and hiB reception of the matter was that which appears in the foregoing.

HARD TO GET A DRINK I There was a large gathering in the Cory- hall, Cardiff, on Thursday night to listen to an address on temperance by the Rev. Dr. Sheldon, the well-known author of In His Steps." The Rev. Canon Buckley, B.D., pre. sided. Dr. Sheldon, who has a fine platform appearance and a fund of dry humour, spoke chiefly on what prohibition had done for the State of Kansas, in which the experiment had been tried for 26 years. In Kansas they classified brewers and liquor-sellers the same as horse-thieves. (Laughter.) Men, of course, did get drink by going into the drug stores and perjuring their souls by saying they wanted liquor for rheurnatism-(Iaughter)- but the social habit of drink had been reduced to a minimum. Pauperism in the State was very low.

The Motor-Car Boom. DEARTH OF CHAUFFEURS IN SOUTH WALES The motor boom is causing a serious dearth of first-class drivers capable of driving and maintaining high-powered cars, and nowhere is this more noticeable than in South Wales. L3 per week is not an uncommon wage for a really skilled and reliable man. There is no doubt that motor-car driving offers many advantageous opportunities for young men who are seeking employment. But no aspirant can hope to earn the highest wages obtainable unless he thoroughly masters the details of his trade. The motor driver must be sober and punctual; he must und= traffic; he must have a good eye and a good nerve; he must understand the mechanism of his car; he must be fairly strong, and, last, but not least, he must learn to drive so as to suit his employer's tastes and not his own. The nervous old lady who drives a high-powered car, but who objects to fine work in traffic or to a steady 45 miles per hour, is not uncommon. The old lady fre- quently pays her driver on a more liberal scale than the young blood who prefers to drive himself whenever he can. Motor-car drivers, like most other people, are in busi- ness to make money and not for the benefit of their health, and they will find that tact and consideration are valuable qualities when pursuing the wily sovereign.

700 COLLIERS IDLE rne workmen employed by Messrs. John Lancaster and Co. (Limited) at their Lower Deep Colliery, Blaima, numbering about 700, remained idle on Wednesday through a dia- pute about "back trams." It appears that an agreement was signed a few years ago which meant that a collier absent from his work for any period lost his trams for the time that he absented himself. Apparently, the men now wish to alter the system, eo claim the arrears of trams in certain cir- cumstances. A deputation of the men, after interview- ing the management, conveyed terms to a mass meeting on Thursday afternoon. The meeting decided that the conditione were unsatisfactory, and intimated that they would not work to-day (Friday).

ZANClGS COMING TO CARDIFF The ZancigB are coming to Cardiff. This remarkable couple, who created such a turore in London during the eighteen weeks they were at the Alhaanbra, have been engaged by Mr. Fred M'Crea to give a demonstration in the Welsh capital. The Zancigs will be supported by a strong oonoort party of prominent London artiste, yxnOm jixe dareotiotcKf Mr. AJ £ red Movl.

Suffocated by Gas. I MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR AT LLANELLY An inquiry was held at Llamelly on I Thursday into the ,iioumatoee attending the death 01 David Luther James (married). Craddook?tpect, and WilHam Henry Thomas (single). Stepney-place, which took place on Tueoday at the Llan^lly Gasworks. Mr. Saunders (Messrs. Randell, Son, and Saunders) appeared for the relatives and Gas- worker's Union, a.nd Mr. D. R. Edmunds represented the gasworks company. The Coroner (Mr. W. Buckley Roderick) explained that James was a bricklayer and Thomas a bricklayer's labourer. They were both employed at the Gaslight Company's wowks, and on Tuesday last the deceased James was doing certain work inside what was called the ashpan. In the gasworks there were retort furnaces, a.nd beneath these retorts there was a subway which ran along in front of the retorts, and in this subway there were aehpans under each furnace, the doors of which were generaJly closed. There were three furnaces on the right of the row of retorts which had not been used for some time One of these had been repaired, and early on 'Tuesday it was lit up. That having been done James and Thomas proceeded to repair the next furnace, and they were found doOOd shortly after half-past ten. James was inside the ashpan, while Thomas was outside in the subway; but close to the door. The suggestion was that the deceased men died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide gas was not the gas they saw burning. J Othn Evans, surveyor, Frederick-street, produced plans, and 6aid he thought the ventilation good. After evidence as to the discovery of the bodie.s, &c., Dr. D. J. Williams stated that the com- plexion of the men's faces was typical of those who had been poisoned by carbon monoxide gas. He had not the slightest dOllbt that this was the cause of death. The Coroner: How would this gas be gene- rated?—By means of a restricted amount of oxide. That would be common with a coke tire?- Yes. Witness said that one part of carbon mon- oxide mixed with 99 of air would make the mixture fatal. It would have no smell. He spoke from experience, because he had been somewhat overcome himself once. The person overcome would feel giddy and would collapse. Couid carbon monoxide get through bricks? —It is very permeating. That may be pos- sible if there had been hammering in the next furnace. Mr. Thomas Acla-nd, manager of the gas- works, said that James had been employed at the works for twenty-three years, and Thomas for fifteen years. He had given James work other than retort work to do on Tuesday, and why he did not do it he could not understand. He might have forgotten to carry out witness's instructions or exer- cised his own judgment. The Coroner: Have you been able to form an opinion how the men were overcome by gas?—I have not the remotest idea. Do you agree with the doctor that the gas came from No. 1 furnace?—I don't wish to differ from any opinion, because it is a mystery to me how the gas got there.. Mr. Edmunds: Have you ever heard of an accident like this at the gasworks during the 37 years of its existence?—No, sir. Do you know of anything that could have been done to avert the acident?-No, sir. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death." Mr. Edmunds, on behalf of the chairman of directors a.nd Mr. Acland, expressed deep regret for what had occurred. The management was convinced that there was nothing by which they could have foreseen the danger. He had been authorised to promise that anything which human ingenuity could do to find the cause of the escape of the gas and to avoid a recurrence would be done.

WATTSTOWN PIT-TOP FIRE I ihe wxnding-engine-house of the No. 2 Pit of the Wattstown Colliery, Wattstown, caught fire on Thursday, but the conflagration was, fortunately, attended with no serious con- sequences. The fire originated somewhere about the drum of the engine, and was noticed by Rees, the engine-man. He at once add the officials of the outbreak, but the flames spread with remarkable rapidity, owing probably to the oily state of the engine and floor. The colliery hose was plied on the fire with effect. Mr. Jacobs (of the Ferndale Collieries) and his staff, the FerndaLe Fire Brigade, under the command of Lieutenant Charles Jones; and the Porth Fire Brigade, under the command of Captain Brooke, also rendered valuable assistairce, with the result that the fire was got under complete control in about three-quarters of an hour, and the engine, drum, and ropes were saved. The flames, however, caught the woodwork, ond the roof was, consequently, destroyed, xne mishap, of course, interfered with the wind- ing of coal, but otherwise 110 great incon- venience was experienced. The men in the pit were taken up through the other shaft, but work in the night was suspended. It is hoped that the work of repairing will be com- pleted in a day or so. About 1,200 men are rendered temporarily idle.

BABY MYSTERY UNSOLVED Mr. M. Roberts-Jones, coroner, conducted an inquiry at Cwmbran on Thursday into the death of an unknown female infant child, whose body was found in the Avon Llwyd. at LJajitarnam a week ago. Police-constable Hughes stated that he found the body on a small island in the river opposite Llantarnam Abbey, and Dr. W. E. 0. Murphy, who had made a post- mortem examination, stated that the body was that of a healthy child, and that life must have existed for about seven days. There were no signs of violence, but the right side of the lower jaw had been eaten by rats or crows. There was nothing to show that the child was alive when put into the water. The Coroner suggested that possibly the child was an illegitimate one, and that it might have been thrown out of a paeeing train into the river. An open verdict was returned.

"THE GIRL BEHIND THE COUNTER." Next week at the New Theatre will be produced for the first time in Cardiff the successful musical comedy, The Girl Behind the Counter," which had a long run in London at Wyndham's Theatre. The music is most tuneful and taking, being composed by Mr. Howard Talbot, who has composed many brilliant successes. The book is by Leedham Bantock and Arthur Anderson, a Cardiff man who has done much good work since leaving for the Metropolis. The com- pany is a strong one, including Messrs. Ellis Holland, Arthur Oartwright, William Amery, &c., and the Misses Nora Brocklebank, Florence Lee, Winifred Knightley, &c.

NEW ORGAN AT PONTYCYMMER An organ recital was given at the English Congregational Church, Pontycymmer, to a crowded and appreciative audience by Mr. HarTY Evans, F.R.C.O., Liverpool. The soloists were Miss Jennie Ellis (London) and Mr. David Thomas (Pontycymmer). Mr. David John, M.E., presided. The organ was built by Messrs. Connacher, Huddersfield, half the cost being defrayed by Mr. Carnegie.

MUSIC LECTURE IN CARDIFF At the Gathays Branch Li-braxy Reading- room on Thursday Mr. W. Ronnfeldt delivered a lecture on the musio publications contained in the branch and central libraries (with illustrations by Mrs. G. Hamon), which con- stated principally of songs by Robert Framz, who Mr. Ronnfeldt considered as perhaps the gr0a,tes"t song-writer after Schubert. Mr. Rooinfeldt mentioned that a new special catalogue of music in the central library would shortly be published.

BEDWAS PARISH COUNCIL At a meeting of the Bedwas Parish Council the Rev. Ambrose Lewis (Maeeycwmmer) was appointed chairman, with Mr. Henry Richards (Bedwas) as vice-chairman. Messrs. W. Williams (Bedwas) and Morgan James (Maesycwmmer) were appointed orseers. The Rev. Ambrose Lewis was re-elected a representative of the committee of manage- ment on the Bedwas group of schools. A precept of L33 was made on the overseers.

GLAMORGAN SOCIETY IN LONDON At the Holtxwm Restaurant on Thursday a "social evenimg was spent by the mem- bers and friends of the Glamlorgan Society to end the season. Mr. Jacobs was in the chair, and there was a large attendance. The attraction of the evening was a whist- drive, and at intervals an excellent musical progra-mim,e was rendered by MrB. Barnes, the Misses Ella Troa-nee and Constance Jenlkins, and Messrs. Harold Jones and W. Gordon Bell. Mx. D. RichaiPds, FJi.C.0., aeooinpanded.

New Orders." -—————— —————— JUDGE OWEN ADOPTS ANOTHER PLAN His Honour Judge Owen has adopted a new plan with reference to the granting of what are called "new orders" in oases where under judgment summonses a judgment creditor has run into considerable arrear. Formerly a new order was made by we registrar of the court, but his Honour decided that all applications for them should be made to him- self in open court. There were over a score of applications of the sort at Newport to-day, but his honour refused them all, because, as he said, the applicants did not show proper reasons, ouber than those which could be shown on a judgment summons, for making the new orders, and, moreover, he did not like to make a new order against any man behind his back. There was a good deal of laughter in court when the caee of James Barnes v. Luther Lewi3 was called in the same category. James Barnes is a well-known habitue of the court. "This is something new," soliloquised Mr. Barnes aloud when he stepped imc the box- "a new trick." "No, no; it's a very old tries," replied his Honour. "Well, I've got into a box this time," remarked Mr. Barnes. "Yes, so I see," was his Honour's jocular reply. "But what is your reason for asking for a new order?" Applicant: I have got his earnings here. It's a bit thiok-LI 8s. a week. His Honour: Then there is no reason why you should not take out a judgment summons. Applicant: It is to far back. His Honour: Then I won't give it to you.

Earthquake! RECORDED AT NEWPORT The barograph of Mr. Esdaile, optician, of High-street, Newport, records considerable disturbances, apparently of a seiamatic character, between four and six o'clock this morning.

All Barry Startled. MYSTERIOUS REPORT AS OF AN EXPLOSION Just before nine o'clock on Thursday night a very loud report was heard at Barry, and it was surmised that an explosion had taken place on board one of the ships in dock. The report was heard all over the district, and was so loud that the passengers and those in charge of the trains leaving and arriving at Barry at the time heard it distinctly. No news of an explosion could. however, be obtained, although the police and others mad-e inquiries in all directions. It was thought possible that an explosion had occurred on a ship in the roads or down Channel, but up to midnight no information of any such disaster had reached the port. The interest aroused by so great a noise was shown by the fact that at the National Telephone Exchange during the evening soores of inquiries were received.

LADY'S TRAGIC DEATH AT CARDIFF The death occurred with tragic suddenness about eight o'clock on Thursday evening, of Mrs. Padfield, of Brynhill, Cathedral-road. Cardiff, widow of the late Mr. Isaac Padfield, for many years superintendent of the Con- way-road Wcsleyan Sunday School. Mrs. Padfield appeared to be in fairly good health until she was seen to stagger in going from one room to another and fall down dead. She was sixty years of age, and leaves a family of four children, all of whom lived with her at home. Heart failure is supposed to be the cause of death.

To-day's Finance. LONDON, Friday, 1.0 p.m. Money In quiet demand at li to 2 per cent. Dis- count ra.tœt>hort bills 3g per cent., and three months' bills 3 7-16 per cant. Consols easier. Fall: Money and, the Aocouai 1-16. Irish, and County Council lcane i 1 up. Home Balls Irregular. Americans steady. Trunks better. Rise: Ordinary 1-16 and Debenture t. Mexican Balis dull. Fail: Second Pref i. Foreigners quiet. Mines irmgular. PRINCIFAXI CHANGES. Great Western, Lancashire and Yorkshire, Noma- Western, Midland Deferred i, Great Central A" 4 up; Brighton, South-Western Deferreds, Metropolitan J, Great Northern Deferred i down. Ontario i, l/ouia- ville, New York Central, Beading, Union Pacific 4, Atchison, Kansifi, Pennsylvania., Southern Pacific, Steel Pref i. Steels, Southern 4 up; Baltimore, Denver, Norfolk J, Erie i down. Japan 1905's 1, Seconds 4 up; Columbian i down. Tinto 1, Great Cobar, Boston Copper 5-16, De Beer Deferred 1. Jagers, Modder, Horse Shoe 1-16, Banket, Zambesia 1-32 up; Yaal Kiver, Band Mine, Araconda i Gold Trust 1-16, iiinult, Bhodesifc Eiploraticn 1-52 down. LONDON, Friday, 2.0 p.m. Call Money is at li to 2 per cent., and three months' bills 3 7-16 per cent. Bombay transfers 16 5-32d, Calcutta 164d, Bio 157-32d, Valparaiso 12 9-32d. The Stock Markets presented a little more cheerful tone this morning. as there were rather more orders to be executed, anu the changes were mostly upwards. Prices afterwards drooped in some directions, but gilt- edged stock6 are firm. Consols are at 86 1-16 for Money and 86 3-16 for the Account. Home Rails are dull. Great Western, North-VVestern, ,i d others i to j. and Midland are i down, and others t to t. Apart from Ealtimore, Erie, and Norfolk, -which are down, changes in Americans are i to i upwards- Erie Pref 1, Union J, and Canadian Pacifics i. Trunks are 4 to g up. Mexican Rails are li to 2S down. Foreigners are steady. Mines are quiet and steady. Tintos, 691; Zincs, 16s 6d. GAUD IFF, Fridav, 1.0 p.m. The local Stock Market this morning" was rather quiet in tone. True Budget statement seems to have had little influence on local securities. Among Rails, Port Talbots were stili idle, pending some definite news regarding the deal. Coiliery Shares were etlll idle. There was no feature in other directions.

Football. I SOME OF THE TEAMS. I WELSH UNION REFEREES. Fenarth v. Pontypridd—Mr. J. E. Webb. pontvpool Reserves Y. Risca-Mr. W. Jones. Mountain Ash v. Bridgend—Mr. T. Llewellyn. Aberdare v. Pon tarda we—Mr. \V. Bright. Cwmbran v. Croesyceilog—Mr. J. "hite. Blaenavon v. Eliina—Mr. W. liowen. Cross Keys v. Pontypool—Mr. W. F. Harries. Tredegar v. Tre-herbert-lr. G. H. Jones. Abertlllery v. Ebbw Vale-Mr. R. H. SiSkh. Penygraig v. Neatli-Mr. H. J. Taylor. Pill Harriers v. Bryumawr-Mr. A. Hayes. Swansea v. Aberavou—Mr. J. Hague. Merthyr v. Cardiff RomillY-Mr. W. Harries. Cardiff v. IlaneUy-Mr. T. Ns Millar. Cardiff Beserves v. Cardiff League Champions-Hr. W. l? iiis. WÖg' Vale v. Danygraig—Mr. W. M. Jones. Treorky v. Best of League—Mr. B. W. John. MONDAY. Aberdsre v. Pill Harriers—Mr. W. H. Todd. Maes teg v. Treorky-Ùlr. C. R. Crawley. Abe"tillery v. Ci-umlin and Li azibilleth-Mr. B. H. Smith. Smith. TBEHEBBERT V. TREDEGAR. At Tredegar. Tredegar: Back, Baker; three-quarter backs, Uzzell, Jones, Cunningham, and Walters; half- backs, Bevan and A. N. Other; forwards (selected frcm), Hughes, Lippiett, A. and E. Davies, Gill, Clifford Watkins. Evans, Watkins, Jones, and Morgan. BOMILLY V. MERTHYR. At Merthyr. Komiily: Back, Smith; three-quarter backs, W. Letehiield, R. Williams, D. Furness, and D. Hill; half-backs, Morrish and Canterbury; for- wards, T. Lloyd, W. Dow, Morgan, Ballinger, Luxton, Sexton, Brint, and Blanning. PENARTH V. PONTYPRIDD, L. M. At Penarth. Penarth: Back, J. C. M. Dvke; three- quarter backs, R. C. Thomas, E. Goodman, L. M. Dyke, and H. Shepherd; half-backs, F. Davies and J. Gent; forwards, E. Hamilton, L. Thomas, F. Kirby, N. Matthews, A. Purnell, C. Pavey, W. Jen- kins, and W. Thomas. Kick-off, 4.30. CARDIFF V. LLANELLY. At Cardiff. The Caid'fl teaon will be:—Sack, H. B. three-quarter backs, J. L. Williams, R. u\ Gibbs, E. G. Nichoils, and G. M'-Craith; half-backs, R. J. David a.nd P. F. Bush; forwards, G. Northmore, J. Brown, W. O'Neill, F. Smith., J. Oasev, J. Pugfiey, L. George, and E. Harding. ACCIDENT TO A CARDIFF PLAYER. J. Powell, the Cardiff forward, has met with an accident at his work. A chip of stoel fitrw into one of his eyes, and seriously injured it; in fact, the mishap waa so severe that Powell was fortunate not to lose the eye. MOUNTAIN ASH V. BRIDGEND. At Mountain Ash. Bridgend: Back, W. Pennell; three-quarter backs, T. Matthews (captain), T. Evans, D. Griffiths, and E. Parry; half-backs, W. Jenkins and S. Bayljes; forwards, T. Griffiths, G. Parry, T. Guildford, S. Bryant, J. Chiilcoit, E. James, B Glcnow, and T. Deerman. CINDERFORD V. BRISTOL. At Cinderford. Cinderlord: Back, H. Hyett; three- quarter backs, W. Smith, W. Rhodes, H. Smith, and J. Wright; half-backs, A. Hall and F. Niblett (cap- tain); forwards, A. Teague, B. Adams, G. Bowkett, A. Bedding, H. Trafford, J. Watkins, O. Burgham, and J. Hyndman. BLAINA V. BLAENAVON. At Blaenavon. Blaenavon: Back, "Warrior" Jones; three-quarter backs, A. Hayward, Jactc Roberts, Alf. Evane, and Harry Williams; half-backs, F. Watkins a.nd Harold Law; forwards, H. Orde (captain), J. Ho wells. Jack Morgan, J. Wilkins, Ivor Davies, W. Cornick, Ben Jones, and Tom Fern. PONTYPOOL y, CROSS KEYS. At Cross Keys. Pontypool: Back, T. Spiilane; three- quarter backs, D. P. Jones (captain), J. H. Evans, J. P Jones, and E. T. Morris; h?i-backs, Reg. Jones and D. Beynon; forwards, Bees Thomas, H. Jarman, G Carr, T. Carter, Jred. Williams, iv. Price J. a.W. \ri1?tZ: Ietelm;d Hall. PENYGRAIG V. NEATH. At Penvjraig. Kick-off 4.30. Penygraig: Back, G. Thomas; three-quarter backs, F. Simmonds, A- Wil- liams, T. Riilley, and F. Wrentmore; hall-backs, D. Williams and Joe Davies; forwards, G. Mathews, J. Flynn, P.C. Bevan, W. Baker, T. Pcasford, R. Jen- kins, E. Evans, T. Evans, and D. P. Bennett. Williamstown All Whites v. Trealaw United.—At Williamstown. All Whites: Back, W. Kenna; three- quarter backs, E. White, T. White, W. Williams (ccplain1, and A. John; half-backs, D. Williams and A. N. Other; forwards, T. Bassett, J. Isaac, C. Cal lagan, B. Thomas, C. Latcham, R. Booth, T. Evans, and A. Ale. Barry v. Penarth Seconds.—At Barry Dock. Barry: Back, Frieze; three-quarter backs, A. Lewis, T. Roberts, D. Jones, and Trott; half-backs, O. H. Thomas and J. Evans; forwards (selected from), T. Jones, T. Butler, W. H. P. Bees, D. James, P. Boos, H W. Bichwdo, W. CUesold, JL V. BuidtU, aDd W. Thomll8.

DERBY. I 2n-T.be QUAHNDON SELLING PLATE of 106 SOVS, for three year olds and upwards; allowances. Six turlougs-etraight '5 9 0 Mr G Menzies's Wild Bramble G M 'Ca. 1 5 6 6 Mr R W Armstrong's Cherry. Well Crisp 2 3 6 12 Mr W H Schwina's Ben Doran filly Duller 3 Also ran-Gold Lock (A Templeman), Strettington (W llig), Madame Neruda 11. gelding (F Temple- j j (W Higgs;, Gladium (C Trigg) man;, and Winner trained by Menzies. iktting-2 to 1 agst Strottington, 9 to 4 agst Wild Bramble, 6 to asst Cherry Well, 7 to 1 agwt Gold I j Lock, and 10J to G agst any oth r. Won by two lengths; a neck separated the teoond | and third. (Racs started at 2.5.) Wild Bramble was bought in for 165gB. 2.30 -The SUDBURY PLATE of 200 eove, for two year olds; colts 8st 101b, fillies and geldings 8st 71b; winners extra. Four furlongs, straight. 9 3 Mr F R Hunt's Little Flutter W Halsey 1 8 T Mr Arthur James's Attraction H Jones 2 6 4 Sir R Jardine's Mary Will Griggs 3 Also r&n-kirecian Guile (L Hewitt), Bush Girl (J GM.ter), Lady BIaje (R JQnes). and I Spy (H Burton). Winner trained by owner. Getting—6  to 1 on Little Fitter, 8 to 1 agst Attrac- tion, and 33 to 1 agot wy olher. Won by three lengths; & length and a half between ?the ??econd and third. (Ra? started at 2.M.) 0-The ELV ASTON CASTLE SELLING 3 •VJ PLATE of 106 sovs, for two ye?r olds; oolta 8st 121b, fillies and geldings 8st 91b; allowances. Four furlongs, straight. 8 8 Capt Griggs's Perithorpe .B Dillon 1 85M.. HaHick's Epplng Boss A Templeman 2 8 5 Mr F Taylor's Jacchue .WiH Griggs 3 Also an-Ooacei-t (0 Blight (Y Rickbv), Fiery (J Duller), Lady Lyall (H Bobbins), Hehee (B Lynham), Lachine fiHy (0 MaddenJ, Lemuria (W Hlggs), Lady Bradshaw (C Trigg), Melfort (W Halsey), Ardent Love (W Saxby), and Dorada (H Watts). Winner trained by Macnee. Betting-2 to 1 agst Conceit, 5 to 1 agst Epping Bose, 7 to 1 agst Melfort, 8 to 1 agst Tehee, 10 to 1 agst Perithorpe, and 100 to 8 agst any Ot)1eT. Won by three lengths; a neok separated the second and third. (Ra.c started at 2.70 OA—The DOVERIDGE HANDICAP 3 •OU PLATE of 500 80VS; winners extra. The Straight Mile. S 7 SM M Giillaut's Camisard W Saxbv 1 4 6 0 Mr F B Craven's Rachel .R Watts 2 6 7 8 His Majesty's ODxcomb Will Griggs 3 Also ram-Royal Lase (0 Madden), Glenfuir (Howard), and Young Lochinvar (G Tngstead). Winner trained by C Wau&h.. BøttiIlg-5 to 4 on Rachel, 6 to 1 age. Glenfui-r, 100 to 12 each aget Royal Lass, Camisard, ajid Coxcomb, and 100 to 8 agit Young Lochinvar. Won very easily by four lengths; a neck separated the second and third. (Race started at 3.35.) A rv—The WELBECK HANDICAP PLATE TtW of 106 sovs; winners extm Five furlongs. 4 7 9 Mr J Milr.thorp'e Meelagh .C Heckford 1 6 7 8 Mr T P King's Ambrose A Greening 2 3 6 9 Mx J East's Drayton T Ash worth 3 Also ran-Biowng Stone (J Bast), Croas Channel (Will Griggs), Varra Wee-I (W Higgs). Performance (G jhoburn), Simontura (F Tempdeman), Mr Ooley (J Howard), and Hot Bottle (H Watts'. ?iimer tMijt? by A Pratt- Bottim?—10 to 1 agst M?ela?h, 9 to 2 agst Ambrose, and 5 to 4 ag:;t Drayton. ADDITIONAL ARRIVALS THIS MORNING. Grecian Cuile, Camisard, Simontura, Kleptomania, Sta;le >iews. Goring Heath, Sandv Simon, Corin filly, Resemblance, Chleba, S411bcid, Kite High, Word of Honour cc-lt (3yrr); Widg-hams, Manx Crag, Peter Jackson, Elma., Quicksilver, Soadv Wit, • Purle Emperor, Katbnne, Young Lochinvar, Bocfret Ben Dorau filly, and Kitty Tar.

PORTSMOUTH PARK. 1.30—The WATERLOO SELLING HURDLE 1 RACE of 40 sovs, for four year olds and wards; winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two miles. all 7 Mr H M Hartigan's Zampa J O'Brien 1 all 7 Mr E H Polehampton'e Chlidwickbury P Cowley 2 5 10 12 Mr C King-swell's Grocer .G Warrington 3 Also ran—Court Ladv (Owner), Veraham (G Har- land), Horticulturist (Mr A Wood), and Ciinker (J Hunt). Winner trained by F Hartigan. Betting—Evens Childwickbury, 4 to 1 agst Zampa, 6 to 1 agst Clinker, 7 to 1 agst Horticulturist, and 10 to 1 apt any other. Won by a length- a neck separated the second and third. (Bace ttartcd at 1.30.) 2.5-The HAMPSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE of 70 sovs; winners extra. Two I miles. ? 4? 10 ? Hr F P??Td's The Actuary ..G Freem&nt 1 410 8 Mr F R Hunt's EvMive .W Tav'or 2 510 5 Mr T Cmaon'f Cbryromela E DTLE??all 3 Also ran—Nonex (Mr J\;)('Ple eFi I Baneha (1? Mor?B). Halval (P Cowle'v), Begicide (T Dent), and Lady Dunmow (T Bickett). Winner trained by W H Moore. Betting 5 to 2 agst Evasive, 3 to 1 agst Chryiomel-&, 9 to 2 agst HMival, 8 to 1 agst Boyal Blaze, and 10 to 1 agst any other. Won by a length; half a length separated the second and third. (Race started at 2.7.) 2.35—A HUNTERS' STEEPLECHASE of 40 ¡ sovs, for five year olds and upwards; win- ners extra. Three miles. 5 12 5 Mr McGiliicuddy's Irish Wisdom Mr W Buiteel 1 6 13 3 Mr H Tirnson s Starvation ..Ca.pt Bantinok 2 Winner trained by Swat ton. Betti-2 to 1 on Irish Wisdom, Won by twenty lengths. i.b—i he HAY ANT SELLING NATION AL HUNT FLAT RACE of 40 sovs, for four year olds and upwards; winner to be sold for 50 sovs. Two miles.     Bedford's Luke Delmage Mr Bu!t<? 1 il2 i Mr F ? C Morgan's Oss?tet Mr A ood 2 ? T4X 5 A Hood's Easter?ate .M J Habin -Uso raa-?oli? St?i (CaptaIn W?t?n). St Moritz íOWner), and Irish An-el (Owner). WinDer trained by PuUen. T> to 1 a,-st Luke Delmage, and 2 to 1 &t OesSet 3.35-The SOLENT SELLING STEEPLECHASE of 50 SOVS, for four year olds ajid up. wards; winner to be sold for 50 BOYS. Two miles. 5 11 7 M?VLS rerdiCU £ i J H?-jMd 1 T \JeUX/ Mr W Rultæl 2 ?! ?'???F ?TLM? gl.on'6 FeUxjr .Mr Whultf? ? <?n??'? ??? ? ???. ? ?rd Winner' trained by Gully. „ Betti. ng—li to S on Perdious. 4'1 £ ~The SOUTHAMPTON HANDICAP HUR- DLE RACE of 60 sovs; winners extra. Two miles. CKKtX DRAGOff, lj MYSTICAL, 2; SMOKER U.

ThO Jubilee year of the H?,?pendel Racw will be cciSratp^ this sea?n, Md, to Mmniemor&te the ennt, tho h £ Ve dJec!<^ to enáow the prin- Ml event °nMa 27, Bamely. the R?pende.n Dia. H?dic&p. with 200 aovs. Furthermore 8. saver ^3 m  i)rewlited to the trainer of the ??-i? lUicr, a?nS d Tthv,e r^ 'd?r wm rpcftvp & -il?er mounted ?hip. Ectn? wUt close an T-daynext.

TO-DAY'S LONDON BETTING. CITY AND 8UBURBAX f'b. WaA__A TW- .ilwuayt ApCU Vt. i/WBCt, 0.. mlle A" a ouATter.) 11 to 2 ag^t Dean Swift, t 7 to i Laiino, t J to 1 Dalke-ith, 11 to 1 — Kuroki, t and o 20 to i Succour, t ?Oto l—?pecu!or,o 25to 1 Dia, 'olo, t and a THE DUBr. 14 to 1 a.gst Beztaiaa., t