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LOSS OF MELROSE ABBEY. JwlgnQeait was sriven at Cardiff oil Friday n the Board of Trade inquiry into the loss ) the steamship Melrose Abb< y on Les Fourchas Book, off Penanarch, West Co-ast of France, o-n July 31 last. Mr. F. J. Lean (Moxon and Lean) appeared for the master (Captain John James), and 3rlr. Arthar Va-ehell "for the Board of Trade. The Stipendiary (Mr. T. W. Lewis) read the judgment, which stated that the stranding and loss of the vessel were due- 1. To an unwaal inset; 2. To- the insufficient alterations in the course after midnig-ht of the 30-31st July whea approaching Penmareh Light in a thick fog; and 3. To the neglect to ascertain her position by the use of the lead. The Court foumd that the vessel was not navigated with proper and seamanlike care, a.nod that her loss was caused by the wrong- ful default of the master, whoee certificate was suspended for three mont-be.

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The Man in .6 the Street. Aldermen and councillors can do worse than enjoy their holidays when they may. Anyhow, this is the lesson that strikes one on reading about the adven- tures of the mayor and corporation of Burton-on-Trent when they recently took their lives iuto their hands and visited the borough sewage farm to inspect a large prize bull bearing the appropriate cognomen of "Little Willie." It is pos- sible that this gentle name was respon- sible for the false hopes that swelled to the summit of their proud civic breasts. They were cruelly disillusioned when the animal was driven into a ring where there was barely room for "Little Wilie," much less anybody else. It appears that the bull was not impressed by the appearance of the representatives of municipal dignity. He bent his head and proceeded to make a closer inspection of the party. This might have been satisfactory from his point of view, but the leaders of municipal life are more used to admira- tion from a distance. At any rate, the mayor led his aldermen and councillors in a race to a prosaic stable, and while four or five of the corporate heads were squeezing past cart wheels and crushing behind the door, "Little Willie" was re- captured. The mayor and corporation then adjourned for tea. On the whole, better delights, if Jess exciting, are to be obtained at the seaside and on the Continent. British members of Parliament might fmd the wheels of life running in smoother places if they could enjoy some of the little luxuries that sweeten exist- ence in other parts of the world. In the Australian Parliaments, for instance, when all-night sittings were frequent, it was hospitable practice for the Govern- ment to pay for suppers and cabs for all members, irrespective of party. How. ever, the protracted series of midnight gatherings in the Commonwealth Parlia- ment, organised by the Labour party with a view to forcing a dissolution, have caused a breach of suspension of this custom. This stoppage of free suppers and cabs was referred to by Mr. Fisher, the late Labour Prime Minister, as "a contemptible incident." But it was justified by the Whip of the Deakin Government on the ground that "the Labour members had abandoned all the ordinary courtesies of Parliamentary warfare." All the same, this is no reason why something of the same kind should not be attempted by our representatives at Westminster, and improvements could be effec-ted. It would not be a bad idea for the Local Government Board to confiscate a few workhouse billiard tables, and Poor-law guardians might find this a. better method than having, to submit to a surcharge. Of course, it would have its disadvantages. Members might feel disinclined to desert an inte- resting game of Snooker pool to obey the Division bell. Like Drake and his game of bowls, they would want to pot the last ball. There can be no doubt that the War Office does not do all withpn its power to make the Territorial Army scheme as successful as it might be. There are too many derelict rifle ranges about, and money could be extracted from the authorities in a way that resembles less an attempt to draw blood from a post. And there are those who hold that Mr. Haidane would approach more nearly the whole duty of man if ho advertised the attractions of the Territorial Army more energetically. He would have little need to do more than adopt and modify the methods that have been tried already with more or less success. In France, before the Revolution, for instance, it. was advertised that soldiers in a certain regiment danced three times a week, played rackets twice in the same period, and devoted the remainder of their time to skittles, baseball, and fencing. The advertisement proceeded: "Pleasure prevails, and all the men are well paid. they have a chance of picking up good appointments in addition, and a hand- some reward will be paid to anyone intro- ducing a recruit." This was the regi- ment (Regiment de la Fere) in which Xapoleon held the commission of lieu* tenant. Possibly these attractions suggest too thoroughly the wholesale reduction of adipose tissue, and perhaps [he gentle pastimes of marbles and diavolo might with advantage take the place of rackets and baseball. However, the idea is worth trying. Having got safely over the semi-final stile with Notts II., Glamorgan will meet Wiltshire next week, commencing Mon- day, to decide the championship of the jecond-class counties. The meeting is fraught with more than is apparent on the face of it. If Glamorgan wins, it will ue left with the executive to take steps to obtain recognition in the higher circles, and to arrange fixtures with other first- class counties. There is no doubt that South Wales can well support first-class jricket. The district can boast of a much larger population than places like Derby. Leicester, and Northampton, and, what is more, the people are of a superior sporting quality than is the case in several parts of England where the game thrives. Those who never think jf moving far to look at second-class games would come down from the hills j.nd from all points of the compass to .vitness bett-er and more serious cricket. there would be more ambition among players to get in the county eleven, and an improvement in actual play in the best company would soon be forthcoming. It is to be hoped that the Wiltshire game will be blessed with better weather con- ditions, and that each side will be able co go twice to the wicket. Captain Gibson's first duty is to win the t08S- And then tor good scores, cheap wickets, and a handsome victory. If the game runs into the third day, it will be found that by the time the Second Class Counties' Championship is decided we shall be right into the foot- ball season. The kicking codes com-1 mence so early and lag so long on the stage that it is invariably the experience that the two seasons merge into each other. One of the most important indi- cations of the near approach of football was the annual meeting of the Cardiff club last night, when J. L. Williams was •letted captain for the season. One can- not wish for a more popular leader than Percy Bush, whose heady play has often had much to do in settling matches, as well as his wonderful "drops" at goal. But Percy has had the honour several times, and there is much to be said for sending the compliments round. And, as J. L. Williams is just as popular as :he champion half- back and one of the lery best wingers who ever donned jersey and boots, it is a pleasure to congratulate this clever player on the distinction which has overtaken him. He may rely on the loyalty of his colleagues to make clw coming season one of the most successful in the history of the club; and as for fearless, dashing, speedy Reggie Gibbs, his time will come if he will only contri ve to steer clear of tho&e little accidents which have hitherto been the penalty of his enthusiastic impetuosity. Cardiff's ranks contain a distinguished jjroup of men who are all capable cap- tains, but, as only one peg can fill the hole, let us all take off our caps to "J. L." and wish him a record season of

PUBUC NOTICES. 1 CARDIFF and District Dairymen's Association, beg to respectfully notify the Public that on and from Sunday, August 29th, the Price of Aflik will be Raised to 4d. per Quart until further notice.. Z. Jones, Chair- tnan; A. Streeter. Secrevtarj. el07o PALESTIXE IS £ MJMING PARK-HALL, CARDIFF, OCTOBER 18—30th. THE EVENT OF THE YEAR. e832 (GLAMORGAN R. G. A. v,r REGIMENTAL ORDERS by Maj. or J. J. HANDCOCK, Commanding. For the Week Ending September 4t.h, 1909. 1. Parad-es.—Tuesday and Thursday, at 8.0 p.m. :\0. 5 Company. Drill on the -1.7in. Q.F. Recruits, Drill on the 6in. B.L. Remainder, Company Drili. 2. Gun-layers' Test.-All Gun-layers and in- tending Competitors for the Gun-layere' Test will Parade at Queen-street Station at 2.SO .?treet Statior. at 2.-30 p.m. on Saturday n-ext. the 4th inst., aild leave by the 2.40 p.m. train, calling1 at Pen- arth at 3.0 p.m. Any N.C.O. or Man failing1 to catch this train, but who arrives at the Fort by J.15, will be allowed to fire. Rules and List of N.C.O. B and Men eligible may be seen in any of the Corps Club-moms or Drill-halls. Crun-layers unable to attend on Saturday wili be tested on Wednesday, the 8th inst., at the same time and place. 3. Duties.—Company on Duty, No. 5 Com- pany. Medical Officer on Duty: Surgeon-cap- tain C. 0. Parsons. (Signed) J. E. G. FOLLETT, Capt. and Adjutant Glamorgan R.G.A. a3890 TREDEGAR FOOTBALL CLUB DRAWING.—1st prize, 2;S9; 2nd, 927; 3rd, 1141: 4th, 2434; 5th. 473; 6th. 1137; 7th, 576; 8th, 326; SYII, 34; 10th, 938; 11th, 904; 12th, 298; 13th, 2577; 14th, 930; 15th. 2489; 16-th, 33S; 17th, 2645; 18th, 142; 19th, 102; 2Cth, 2619. e1025 EDUCATiONAL. 0 A R DI FF GCHOOL OF 0OMMERCE, (New Building SpeciaMy Designed for the School), GREY FRIARS-ROAD, OFF PARK-PLACE. RECORD. 109 SUCCESSES OUT OF 114 At Public Examinations he-ki April to June this Year. EVERY Candidate has passed Royal Society of Arts (London) E x ami nation in Advanced and Intermediate Bookkeeping for eig-ht years in succession. "DRILLIANT Results at Bank, Incor- porated Law Society, Institute of Char- tered Accountants, of Preceptors, and other Examinations. T HL, Students of this School have for years secured the best posts in Cardiff, and situations are found for all efficient boys. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION. Prospectus and Particuiars- el067 T. A. BLOGG, F.S.C.

Wild Peers of Backwoods MR. LLOYD CEORCE ON THE BUDGET Mr. Lloyd George considers that the Budget will have passed through the House of Commons by about the first week in October. In the cotlrse of an interview with the Lobby correspondent, of the "Daily Telegraph the Chancellor said" You must have a Budget passed before the end of the financial year—that is, March 31 next—and I venture to say that that Budget will be mine." "I think you have disclosed the whole of your policy with regard to the iand-taxes? Yes, practically. There are amendments with regard to minerals and other things which I must put down, but they are entirely in redemption of promises which were made from time to time in the course of debate." England, of course, has her national games. Do the public quite understand what the position is with regard to cricket grounds?" They are free from undeveloped land duty, but not from increment duty. '-L h a people interested in these grounds are press- ing to be free from increment duty also. We promised to exempt grounds which are open for the purpose of these games. I think, it is desirable—most desirable—that the national games should bo encouraged, and i for one should be exceedingly sorry to impose taxa- tion which would hamper or close grounds which are for the recreation of the public. I think they are put to the very best possible use that you can put land to, either in towns or outside towns." "Are football grounds in the same posi- tion? They are on the same footing." "And are golf links exempt?" That depends. By our amendments, goll links are exempt as undeveloped land, if they conform to our conditions. They are in exactly the same category as any other recreation ground." "When do you think that the Budget will be. tnrough the Ilouae of Commons?" I think the Opposition can tell you th.at much better than I can. It depends upon them entirely, but I think the Bill will be through by the first or second week of 1 4 October." What do you think the House of Lords will do?" I am not sure t-ba-t I have no notiovi. I am not sure that anyone elsa has any idea. I suppose It will depend upon the backwoodsmen—the wild poers who take no actual part in the work ,)f Parliament, and only come when anything is brouig-ht forward which especially affects their interests." Money for Development Bill Is there anything you would like to say respecting the Development Bill?" "I should like to say that, whatever may be thoug-ht of the Budget Bill, the Develop- ment Bill should certainly be treated as non- controversial. Both parties expressed them- selves gratified with the general character of the proposals which I outlined in my Budget speech with inference to the econo- mic development of the United Kingdom. Therefore, I do not anticipate much difficulty in adding that Bill to the statute-book, what- ever may happen to the Budget." But how will yon obtain the funds for carrying cut the proposals of the Develop- ment Bill unless the Budget goes through?" "There will be no funds, and, therefore, it is of the first importance that the Budget Bill should get through also. For instance. my scheme for the improvement of the main roads of the country depends entirely upon the Treasury setting this year the money which we propose to raixe by taxing motors and petrol." a-s to the other part of the Bill?" I than have no funds for the purpose of encouraging agriculture unless the Budget goes through. So you &ee how the matter stands. Lord Rosebery and Anti-Budget I Meeting. A Glasgow telegram states that provisional arrangements are authoritatively stated to be going forward for Lord Rosebery's anti- Budget meeting. It would appear that hie lordship was approached on the subject, and favourably entertained the suggestion to speak. A numerousiy-signed requisition is now being prepared for presentation to his lordship. An important step was taken on Friday night by the Cla-sgow promoters of the meet- ing wbioh it is hoped will be addressed by Lord Rosebery in opposition to the finance clauses of the Budget. A requisition was circulated among the business men of the City for signatures requesting the ex-Premier to visit Glasgow and express the views heid by the originators of .the movement. T^e requisition, which secured as signatories many well-known citizens, is in the follow- ing terms:- To the Rig-ht lIon. the Earl cf Rosebery. My Lord,—We, the llIHle-roigrwd. engaged in business in Glasgow, being unable to approve of many of the proposals contained in the Budget now under discussion in the House of Commons, respectfully request your lordship to address a meeting of busi- ness men in the city on the subject at an early date. It is admitted by the promoters that Lord Rosebery has given a provisional consent to speak in Glasgow, the condition being that he receives a requisition to do so. Arrange- ments aj-e being hurried on. and the inten- tion is to have an afternoon meeting of a non-party nature for business men only within a fortnight or three weeks. Mr. Runciman's Warning to the, Trade. Mr. Runciman, epeaking at Rhyl on Friday night, urged that the Budget was a fair one, and that where the pain fell there was the best solace to heal it. The Government had really been too moderate in its demands, and the trade would find it better to accept the offer made. He urged that it was fairer to tax the luxuries of life, and next year they would go on improving the present Budget proposals. It was not a Socialistic Budget, btrt gave the State control of the land. The Government would now go on to social legislation for all classes. Reprimand for the Chancellor Speaking at Stpoud on Friday, Mr. Chaplin deaLt with the Chancellor of the Exchequer's aot ion in passing the new Development Bill to the presrf before members of Parliament, and stated that he trusted the Speaker's reprimand would have the effect of putting an enp to this intolerable alyuae of privilege which had grown up of late among Ministers of State. He described the Budget a<3 Socialistic in principle, and whilst it was unjust in it-s levying of taxes it made no adequate provision for the defence of the nation, and did not deal with the grave evil of tme-mployment, which could only be remedied by a revision of the fiscal system.

BENCH DISAGREE. Leo Blush, Cattle-street, Aberavon, and Joseph Pollock, 25, King-street, Canton, Cardiff, surrendered to their bail at Port Talbot on Friday charged with stealing a quantity of pictures and picture frames, value E13, the property of the Atlae Fine Art Company of America, by whom defendants had been employed as canvassers at Port Talbot and elsewhere. The court-room pre- sented the appearance of a picture shop with the numerous pictures and frames exhibited. Mr. Lewis M. Thomas appeared for defen- dants. Samuel Barnett, Cardiff, temporarily residing at Eagle-street, Port Talbot, said he was a picture-frame dealer, and eolicited orders for enlargements of photos. Both prisoners were in his employ for about four months. Prisoners were employed to canvass orders and deliver goods. Mr. Lewis M Thomas: You trade as a com- pa.ny?-Yes, as the Atlas Fine Art Company. Mr. Thomas: Ie there anyone else in the company?—No one but myself. Mr. Thomas: Then it is a one man com- pany?- Yes. lli. Thomas, for prisoners, submitted that no prima facie case had been made out, and that prisoners were partners with prosecutor. After a retirement, Mr. H. A. Burgees intimated that the bench were unable to oome to a decision, and the case would have to be tried before another rota of magistrates later in the day. After being re-tried in the evening, the case was dismissed.

DEATH OF A NOVELIST. Mr. George Manville Fenn, the well-known novelist, has just died at his residence, Syon Lodge, Isleworth. He had never fully recovered from his eerious iliness two years ago, and expired suddenly from heart failure. Mr. Fenn, who was born at Westminster in January, 1831, was author of numerous novels, and boys' stories, short tales, and magazine c ketones.

LATE MR. EDWIN PHILLIPS. Mr. Edwin Phillips, of 70, Male fan t-street, Cardiff, who died at the Oardiff Mental Hos- pital on July 28, left estate valued at £ 563 groes, with net personalty £ 511. Probate of his will has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Phillips, of 70, Malefant- afcreet, Oardiff.

THE CHASE OF A NEGRO SOPERTON (GEORGIA), Friday. During the pursuit by the police of a negro who had escaped from prison to-day, the man flred on the poaee, killing one and seriously wounding two. He wae eventually shot dead, and his body buried in a rubbish-beep.- LSeotee.

Land Purchase in Ireland I I CLOSE OF COMMITTEE STACE. The House of Commons again went into Committee on the Irish Land Bill on Friday, this being the last allotted day, when the Committee stage was to be concluded.. On Clause 61, which proposes to give "pre- sent tenants" who were converted into future tenants since the 1st of January, 1879, the right to get a fair rent fixed for their holdings, Mr. MATTE-ICE HEALY (N., Cork) contended that in its present form the clause would exclude leaseholders whose leases were deter- mined between 1831 and 1887, and moved the insertion of words to include them. Mr. CHERRY (Attorney-General for Ireland) said the point raised had been fully con- sidered, and the amendment was entirely unnecessary. The amendment was withdrawn. On the motion that the clause stand part of the Bill, Mr. CA.vJPBELL (U.. Dublin 'University) pointed out that the "future" tenant, although he could not get a fair rent fixed, j had many advantages over a tenant in England or Scotland. He could purchase his holding under any of the I/and Acts; he could sell his tenancy to the highest hiddH, and he had practically security of tenure. Why, ho a-'ked, was not this clause confined to the case of persons who bad lost their "present" tenancies owing to non-payment cf rent. Mr. DILLON Ma.yo, E.) supported the clause. Mr. WYNDHAM (U.. Dover) was opposed to the clause because it was run in competition with land purchase. He would not vote against i 1. however, if the Government would make it clear that a man who had knowingly bought a future" tenancy should not be able to apply to the Land Court to fix his rent, and, secondly, that a man who had lost his present" tenancy for reasons other than ncu-payment of rent should not be allowed the possibility of litigation. Mr. CHEiJRY, while declining to give any pledge whatever, promised that suggestions made as to limiting or extending the effect of the clause shotild be fully eonsidered. The clause was agreed to without a division. Clauses 62. 65, 64, and 65. which are purely formal, were passed without opposition PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND INVESTMENTS. 't I .fT. BlltRELL (Irish Secretary) moveo a new clause providing for a relaxation of the con- trol of the Public Trustee over investments authorised under the Act of 1903, except as regards investments in railway stocks. Mr. WYNDHAM pointed out that, while the Chief Secretary thought it still necessary to j preserve the sanction of the Public Trustee for investments in railway debentures, he proposed to exempt ground rents, but who would be prepared to say that if the present policy of the Government were carried out ground rencs would be a safer investment ten years hence than railway debentures? (Opposition cheers.) After some discussion. Mr. BIERELL with- drew the clause, promising to consider the whole matter before the REport stage, and then to substitute a new clause Mr. BIERELL moved a new clause modify- ing Clauses 6 and 8 of the Act of 1903 by empowering the Estates Commissioners to originate proceedings for the purchase by them of estates or untenanted land not situate within a district coming uncler the jurisdiction of the Congested Districts Board. Mr. WYNDHAM said he was bound to oppose the clau-e, which was the initial stage in the compulsory proceedings which the Bill invoh-ed. On a division the clause was carried by 160 to 28. The guillotine then came into operation. and a new clause giving power to the Con- gested Districts Board to inspect land with a view to purchase was agreed to without a division. A new scbeduleproviding for a revised sliding-scale of bonus was carried on a division by 160 to 27. This completed the Committee stage, and the Bill as amended was reported to the House.

DOWNING STREET. INCIDENT Batch of Suffragettes in Court The adjourned police-court proceedings against the eight suffragettes who were arrested on Thursday week in con-nection with the picketing of the residence of the, Premier in Downing-street ercated unusual interest at Bow-etreet on Friday. The defendants before the court were:- Edith Cranetoun, Irene Tillard, Charlotte Despard, Anr-e C'obden Sanderson, Lilian Martha Hicks, Lillie Boileau, Marian C. Carrington Hyde, and Janet Legate Butler, and they were charged before Mr. Curtis Bennett with obstructing the police in the execution of their duty. Mr. T. M. Healy, K.C., M.P., appeared with Mr. D. Owen Evans for the defendants, and Mr. Gervoise Eectoul for the Women's Freedom League. Superintendent Weliss said that on the after- noon of Thursday week be went to Downing- street, in company with Inspector Jarvis, and there saw the defendants Cranstoun and Til- lard standing near No. 10. He asked the defen- dants if they were pickets for the Women's Fieedom League, and upon being answered in the affirmative he told them they would have to go away. One of them said, It was legal to stand there yesterday, why not to- day?" Witness replied, "It was illegal yes- terday and is illegal to-day, and you mus.t. please go away. Unless you do so, I shall have to arrest you." The two defendants said they would not go away unless they were arrested. They refused to go away, and they were taken into custody. Mr. Healy raised the question as to whether the defendants, who had no intention of obstructing the police, could be held respon- sible for any obstruction that occurred. He contended that they did not go there to obstruct, and tbat, therefore, the intention was material. Mr. Curtis Bennett said that intention had certainly something to do with the matter. These ladies got to Downing-etreet day by day, they are warned by the police that they are creating an obstruction, and, therefore, if they insist, it is intentional obstruction." Aft,er evidence as to other arrests, Super- intendent Wells was cross-examined by Mr. Healy. He could not say whether they would be allowed to stand if they declaroo they were there to serve a writ upon the Prime Minister. The police had the right to prevent the Prime Minister being molested. The defendants had no document entitling them to stay. Other evidence of arrest was given, and it was stated that at one time there was- a cordon of police across the end of Downing- street. A constable described the incident of the cardboard box. As the Prime Minister drove up in a cab, he stated, Miss Boileau said, "Mr. Asquith, Mr. Asquith, we have been waiting six weeks. Take this." She raised her arm in the act of throwing the case, which was dropped, and it rolled into the gutter. Witness had secured the lady, but released her on the instructions of the in- spector. I MR. HEALY AND CRINOLINES. For the defence Mr. Healy said that even in more aaoient days the right of the dis- franchised subject to voice his grievances or complaints was firmly established. What was now contested was the right of policemen to oome bet,ween the subject and Sovereign's ohief officers, and he claimed they had no such power. Counsel assured the magistrate that the ladies were not waiting in Downing-street for the Prime Minister to take tea with them. They did not want him to pass judgment on the shape of their crinoline. He admitted that Mr. Asquith had been inconvenienced, but if the policc case was right then Mr. Asquith should repeal the Bill of Rights, and say tha-t nothing in petticoats should approach within a liund red yards of Downing-street. Mr. Healy mid that if the magistrate ruled against him he would ask "him to 8tate a case, so that the King's Bench Division should be able to say whether the rights of millions of English subjects should be swept aside by a casual and ephemeral Prime Minister. The magistrate adjourned his decision for a week.

LADY SWIMMER SAVED. I An exciting scene was witnessed at Fal- mouth Bathing Beach on Friday. A young lady swimmer got into difficulties in deep water, and was in imminent danger of drowning, when Mr. George Gennings, a visitor from New Cross, I-ondon, swam a considerable distance to her rescue and suc- ceeded, after a severe struggle, in getting her to the shore, amidst the loud cheering 4o; the large crowd of excited spectators.

I TRADESMAN'S DEATH. I The death took place somewhat suddenly at Llanelly on Friday of Mr. Abraham Job, who carried on a oonfectionery business in park-street. The deceased had not had the bettt of health foif some time, but his death came quite unexpectedly, as he was about on Thursday. He was well-known in agricul- tural circles, being a frequent prize-winner j at fihows in waim

I The Record Flight M. LATHAM RELATES HIS IMPRESSIONS PARIS, 'Friday. Describing his sensations during his record-breaking flight yesterday, M. Latham says that he was not greatly astonished at his success, having absolute confidence in the stability and regularity in working his monoplane. It was true that M. Paul-ham's record was a difficult one to beat, and a strong wind that was blowing at first caused him some misgivings. The rain that lathed his machine prevented him from seeing the signposts, I and this involved an appreciable loss of time. The motor, happily, worked marvellously, and the monoplane, though drenched with rain, was not in the least- affected, flying straight and without the slightest fluctua- tion. lIe then felt quite re-assured. A little later the weather cleared, and the wind moderated, a,nd on passing the gand-stands at the moment when M. Paulham's record had been beaten, be could see handkerchiefs waving, and hear the "bravos" of the spec- tators, which afforded him a joy impossible to describe. from that instant his monoplane seemed t,(, share his exultation and to participate in his triumph. It appeared to fly of its own accord, and so fixed was this idea in his mind that, without a ppreivension, he let go the stearing-gear, and put on his spectacles, which he had forgotten to do before start- ing. It was only the fact that his pcitrol. ran out which forcpd him to descend, hut he kept going as long as a drop remained. It \va« the most curious impression to find himself down on a level with the dust again, alter soaring so long at lofty altitudes with tbe speed of an express train. The distance flown was equivalent to a flight from Rheims to Paris.—Press Association Foreign Special. Yesterday's Flights BETHENY, Friday. This morning the weather was hazy and sultry and the sky overcast, the wind blow- ing at the rate of two to three metres a second. The red flag was hoisted, and the aviators busied themselves in their sheds to get ready for the start, for which the con- ditions were favourable. M. Brequet brought his machine, but did not ascend. M. Bleriot flew twice round the course, and then came to earth in front of his shed, where his monoplane which was broken yesterday was being repaired. At eight o'clock M. Sommer made a flight lasting 45 minutes. To-day the final of the Grand Prix de 47,'t m pa Campagne and the sixth day of the lap competition '.vere entered upon at ten o'clock, M. Paulha-n taking with him 97 litres of petrol with a view to beating the world's record for the distance new held by M. Latham. The start was difficult. He managed to turn at the first pylon at a height of twenty metres, but cimo to earth at the second. At if-i.50 M. Banau Varilla aecende-l, -tu Var'.Ila a,-z4c*?n4 d o- 1 but did not remain long in the air. vI. Brequet then flew a distance of 300 metres. 7 p.m. M. Paulhan was the victim of an unfor- tunate accident at .mid-day to-day. Though he himself was uninjured, hie biplane was badly damaged, and his hopes of winning the Grand Prix de Campagne are mall. While rising near his shed he wa<s caught in a eudden gust of wind, and the aeroplane was dabbed violently to, the ground. The propeller and left wing were smathed. and the body bent. M. Paulhan was much down- cast at the misadventure, as he was hoping to beat M. Latham's record in the Grand Prix. The necessary repairs cannot be carried out before to-morrow. 8 p.m. Farman has beaten all records for the dis- tance by covering 100 kilometres (111.85 miles) in 3hrs. 4min. 56 2-5s3c. 3.30 p.m. Explaining his accident in an interview, M. Paulhan sa.id he had just started, when he saw M. Delegrunge coming towards him. Fearing the latter was not high enough to pass over him, M. Paulhan moved his lever in order to drop, when he was caught by the wind. Even then he said he could have regained his equilibrium, but the current caused by M. Deles range c aeroplane finished matters M. Delegrange is naturally much upset at the accident. The position of competitors for the Grand Prix de Campagne is now as follows:- 1st, M. Farman, 180 kilometres. 2nd, M. Latham, 154 kilometres. 3rd, M. Panlban, 131 kilometms. 4th, M. Tissandier, 120 kilometres. 5th, Comtc de Lambert, 116 kilometres. -Reuter. New World's Record BETHENY, Friday Night. Wonderful though the flight performed ty M. Hubert Latham yesterday was it was sur- passed this evening by M. Henri Farman, who with his biplane covered a distance of 180 kilometres in 3h. 4inin. 56sec, thus winning the Grand Prix de la Campagne for the greatest distance covered without renewal of fuel. Continuing his flight M. Farman did not descend until he had travelled 180 kilometres (nearly 120 miles), thus establishing a new world's record.—Central News. BETHENY, Friday. M. Farman, who to-day covered 180 kilos (112 miles), should, according to rules, be the winner of the first prize ( £ 2,000), M. Latham, with 154 kilometres, winning the second prize ( £ 1,000), and M. Paulhan, with 131 kilometres, the third ( £ 800). After the accident to M. PaulhanV? machine, however, M. Delegrange, who considered he was solely to blame for the mishap, and that he had thus deprived M. Paulhan of his last chance of regaining first place, asked the committee for an extension of time for this competition till to-morrow. The decision of the committee has not yet been announced. Besides the prizes mentioned above, there are fourth, fifth, and sixth prizes of JE200 each. The Gordon-Bennett Cup, which will be com- peted for to-morrow, goes,to the aviator who flies twenty kilometres in the shortest time. The prize is EI,000 and a trophy worth £ 500. The following have qualified to enter:-M. Cockburn (England), .MM. Lefebvre, Bleriot, aid Latham (France), and Mr. Curtiss (U.S.A ).-R.euter.

RUSSIAN GIRL BRIDE. I At a meeting of the Alien Immigration Board on Friday a Russian girl, only four- teen years old, applied for admission. The Chief Immigration Officer stated that the man in whose care the girl had journeyed from Bremen told him that he was taking her to a sister, whose name and address he did not know. When the official called on the man's wife he learnt that her husband had written to say that he was bringing a girl over for his son, a barber, to marry. The son, when visited, stated that he knew that his father had selected a bride for him, and he was willing to wed her, although he had not the faintest idea who she was, as be had never seen her. Inquiries resulted in the girl's married sister being located, and when asked if she had h-eard of the projected matrimonial match she replied: "He (the man) may have said so, but I know better." The sister promised to look after the girl, and bhe was allowed to land.

A PRETTY WEDDING. 1 A wedding was solemnised at the Pbenezer I Baptist Chapel, Ammanford, the contracting parties being Miss Hannah Millicent Bees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rees, of Dynevor Villa, Ammanford, and the Rev. W. J Williams, Baptist minister of Goghinan and Cwmsymlog, near Aberystwyth. The bride was given away by her father. The bridemaids were Miss Maggie Rees (sister of the bride) and Miss Maggie Williams (sister of the bridegroom), the best man being Mr. David Williams (brother of the bridegroom. The Rev. D. C. Griffiths, Dowlais, officiated.

AMMUNITION EXPLOSION. I A disastrous explosion occurred yesteirtoy at the Manfred Weiss Amm-unition Factory on Chepel Island, -near Budapest, as the result of whioh fifteen workmen were killed and three injured. The explosion took place following on the removal of quanti-ties of old cartridges on the orderr, of the War Ministry.—Central News.

THREW STONES AT ENGINE. Gerald Davey (10), Edgiar Jonrn f9), William Giles (8), and Selwyn Davey (8), (schoolboys of Bed was, were summoned at Blackwood Juvenile Court on Friday for throwing atonee to the danger ofth-o employes on the Brecon and Merthyr Railway, at Bedwas, on August 9, Mr. Lyndon Cooper (Newport) prosecuted, and stated that the boys threw several stones at a stationary engine and the driver. The bcy-,3 were severely reprimanded by the Bench and discharged on probation.

LATE MRS. IDA SANDERSON I Mrs. Ida Mary Sanderson, of 21, Linden- road, Bexhill-on-Sea, formerly of Pont- newydd, Monmouthshire, who died on July 25, widow of the laite Rev. Robert William Brory Sanderson, formerly vicar of Pont- newydd, left eeta/te -valued at £ 4,130 gross, and £4,054 net. The sol* executor of her will is MT. John Ambrose Skeltoin, of Norfolk [/foueet Norfodli-ateeet, -r.c. aowwbw.

I The Ely Pit Disaster SOME OF THE VICTIMS ALFRED WATKINS, One of the killed. Leaves a widow and seven children. [Photo, Queen Studios. THOMAS HENRY BROWN, One of the killed. MORGAN EVANS. Ons of the killed. [Photo, Queen Studios. Brother of Thomas Henry Brown, who was killed. WILLIAM THOMAS. One of the killed. I [Photo, Butler, Tonypandy. THOMAS JOHN MORGAN, One of the injured, who had his arm amputated at Porth Cottage Hospital. I [Photo, Green and Sons.

KNIGHTON FLORAL FETE. I The Knighton Floral Fete was held at Knighton on Friday afternoon in beautiful weather, and attended by immense crowds of 1 visitors from the adjacent counties and all parts of the kingdom. There were several very good classes in two-year-olds, the cup given by Mr. Booke being won by Mr. Nott, of Leinthall. The other challenge cup fell to Mr. Lawton Moore, with his black filly, Lowesby Duchess." In the polo and riding class the entries were abovethe av?ra.?e. Mr. Barneby's black mare "Exor" took the Keynsham Cup, and that grand stallion Gown Boy," who looked as well as ever, took the Shyby Cup. Mr. Matthews, Swansea, won the cup given by the Polo Breeding Society with "Torchlight" for the best animal in the class. Mr. Matthews also took first with his pony mare "Naughty Naiad," and Mr T. B. Lewis won with his pony ftallion. Mr. C. C. Rogers, Stan age, followed close with hia "Stanage Harmony. In the dog- section Mr. Davies, Porth, took a well-deserved second for novice collies, and Mr. Williams, Builth, for his old English 8,hoop dog. The quick-step march was won by the Crossfields Band, and the competition by vhc Black Dyke, Crossfields being second and Fodens Motor Works third.

WOMAN FOUND HANGING. Mr. Brunei White, denuty-ooroner for West Carmarthenshire, on Friday zecedved a tele- grain from Police-sergeant Johns, P-enmder, sta,ting that Elizabeth Jones (53), the wife of Mr. David Jones, builder, Oader Vale, Pen- oader, was found hapeim dead at t&mo minutes past ten the previos*-

FLABBERGASTED ■ Story of a Police Raid INSURANCE SECRETARY CHARGED Improper House at St. John's Wood ? Further sensational evidence was given in London .on Friday at the resumed prosecu- tion against Mr. Percy Baldwin Smith, assis- tant-secretary of the Law, Car, and General Insurance Corporation (Limited), for the alleged improper management of his residence a.t St. John's Wood. a highly-respect able resi- dential district. His Italian man servant, Andre Cartellini, was charged with assisting in the management of the house. Defendant entered into occupation on July 16, and almost immediately afterwards complainte were made about the conduct of the place. » The police evidence was to the effect that when observation was kept on the house during the last week of July, between the hours of seven p.m. and two a.m., twenty-two couples were seen to enter and fifteen to leave. Of these two were admitted by Mr. Smith, ten by Cartellini, four admitted them- selves, and the remaining six were let in Uy someone who could not be eeen. In cross-examination, Mr. Smith said the only people who entered his house during that period were himself, his wife, mother, father-in-law, two sisters-in-law tagecl 13 and 15), his brother-in-law, and the parlourmaid. Since the case commenced, continued defen- dant. a gentleman upon whose complaint watch was set on the house, had pressed himself upon him (defendant), and now de- sired to give evidence for the defence. Mr. Farmer (for the prosecution): Do you suggest that the whole of the evidence is a concoction?—It is absolutely false. Then you say he has committed perjury?- Yes. My own relatives have been mistaken. The police went to the house expecting that it was full of people, and they were so flabbergasted at what they ;uitd that one and all became excited and made mistakes. Prior to going to this house, added defen- dant, he resided in a flat with his wife and mother. His mother's name was Mrs. Fawten. But that is your father-in-la.w's name," explained counsel with astonishment. "Then is she his wife?"—That is so. Then you have married Fawten's daughter and Fawten lias matrried your mother ?--Thd.t is so. And you have married your stepsister?— Yes. Mr. Smith said his mother was married to Mr. Fawten twelve years ago in Australia. The- Magistrate remarked that it was very strange that his mother should be living at his houee when her own home with Ilr. Fawten was only three minutes' walk away. Asked if his father was dead, defendant replied that he was alive and was in Aus- tralia. "That makes the marriage story still more complicated, 11 observed Mr. Farmer. Then are your father and mother divorced?"—I understand cfo. To this, however, Mr. Smith would not swear, nor to the marriage between his mother and Fawten. Cortellini, following, denied all the alle- gations made against him, and asked why he did not deny them when charged. retorted, "Because I had been taught in Italy always to admit what the police say, and always be kind and respectful." Counsel: Did Mr. Smith ever have any visitors other than the members of the family and those you have named?—No. What is the latest time you have ever let anyone in the house?—The latest time was when I let the police in the house. (Laughter.) The case was adjourned.

STRUGGLE ON THE LINE. I John Powell, collier, Maesycwmmer, was summoned at Blackwood on Friday for assaulting David Gwillym, an employe of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Company, on August 21. Mr. Lyndon Cooper, Newport, prosecuted, and Mr. A. E. H. Thomas, Pcn- gam, defended. Prosecutor v stated that defendant was trespassing on the line, and as a man was killed at that spot about twelve months ago by a train he warned him off the line. Defendant refused to go and struck him a violent blow on the head with a water jack, which he was carrying, inflicting a nasty wound. A scuffle ensued on the six-foot way, and prosecutor got de- fendant off the line shortly before a train came up. Defendant stated that he had per- mission to walk up the railway to fetch drinking water, and complainant ordered him to go back. He took no notice of him, but walked on up the line, and complainant followed him, caught hold of him by the collar, and struck him several blows on the head with his list. A scuffle followed, and in order to free himself from Gwillym he struck him on the head with the waterjack. The bench dismissed the ca.se.

MR. M'KENNA AT PEMBROKE I Mr. Reginald M'Kenna, M.P., First Lord of the Admiralty,. accompanied by Mr. J. W. Benn, M.P., and Mr. Baddeley, his private secretaries, paid a visit on Friday to Pem- broke Dockyard. They came down from the Admiralty to Bristol on Thursday night, and on Friday morning proceeded to Milford Haven in the Admiralty yacht Enchantress. They were received at the dockyard by Cap- tain Mundy, the captain superintendent, and other officials. Deputations were received from various bodies of worlanen in the yard with regard to various grievances of the men, Mr. John Jenkins, M.P., joining one of the shipwrights and skilled labourers' depu- tations. Afterwards they made an inspection of the dockyard The cruiser Blanche, now building in the yard, will be launched in the course of a couple of months, while the Blonde, another vessel of the same class, will shortly be laid down.

ANNUITIES FOR WORKERS. I The text of the Contributory Annuities Bill, 11 introduced by Sir William Bull, M.P., has just been published. The object of the Bill is to establish a system of life annuities for persons over fifty-five years of age by means of contributions by the annuitants, by the employers of workmen, and (unless funds are provided by Parliament) by the rating authorities. Special grants are to be made for this pur- pose to persons who have passed examina- tions in elementary or technical education, or produce evidence of assiduity or of naval or military efficiency, and to married women whose children have attained the age of five. According to the schedule, a workman earn- ing a daily wage not exceeding 2s. 6d. shall be entitled to obtain from his employer a con- tribution of 41ouble the amount contributed by himself; in the case of a workman earn- ing from 2s. 6d. to 6s. daily the contribution by the employer shall be the same as that by the workman; where the workman earns over 6s. daily the employer's contribution shall be one-half, provided that the employer's contribution shall in no case exceed the maximum of one penny for each day's vork.

A SPANISH LEADER. I Senator A. de Jandro Lerroux, prominent in.Skain ae the Republican leader, reached Plymouth on Friday on his way to London and Paris. He will not go to Spain until a meeting of the House of Deputies. Senor Lerroux said, a.s a Republican, he was against the Monarchical system.. It was not a question of dynasties or individuals iie said, it was the present system of govern- ment to which he and his friends were opposed. He stated that his futtire plains were to con- tinue t-o oppose any system of Monarchical government to the utmost of his power, even to the extent of revolution.

I LATE HON. C. E. WALSH. I Major the Hon. Charles Edward Walsh. of Guidfa, Penybont, Radnor, chief-constable of Radnorshire, who died on the 17th of June, aged 46 years, son of the Right Hon. Arthur Baron Ormthwaite, left estate valued at £ 5,279 gross, with net personalty £ 4,900. Pro- bate of his will, dated Ooto-ber 18, 1887, ha< be'en granted to his brother, Captain the Hon. George Harry William Walsh, of 17 Norfolk-street, Park-lane, W., the sole executor. The testator left all of his pro- perty equa-lly between his broth-ers and sisters, except his eldest brother and his sister Margaret, both of whom are already provided for.

SUPPOSED SPY ARRESTED. A Central News Biineiana (Donegal^ tele- I gram states that a stranger who was observed within the inner batteries of Leenan Fort on Friday morning, apparently making sketches and notes, was imme'?.at?Iy placed under arrest. Leenan Fort is the strongest in the North of Ireland.

CARTOONIST'S ACCIDENT. Mr. Leslie Ward, the well-known cartoonist, Spy," of Vanity Fair," met with a, serious -accidenrt on the golf links at Ostend on Friday afternoon, resulting in his leg being broken. Mr. Ward will, in conscquence, be detained in Ostend until the end of next mouth.

I Aberystwyth Fatality BATHER AND WOULD-BE RESCUER DROWNED. A pathetic bathing fatality occurred at I C1ara,.h Beach, near Aberystwyth, on Fri- day afternoon. A visitor to the town, Mr. G. H. Cartwright, 5, Woodland-road, Handsworth, Birmingham, aged 25 years, was bathing when he was suddenly seen to be in difficulties. Another person on the beach went out to his assist- ance, but had to return as he could not swim. An old gentleman, named Mr. Henry Arm. strong, a, native of Shrewsbury, but who had resided at Aberystwyth for the past twenty years, then went into the water and got hold of Cart aright. He, however, could do but little to help the drowning man, and anothei person, who had also gone to the resene. noticed that Armstrong was also in distress By this time Cartwright had disappeared, and soon after Armstrong was lost sight of. A boat was requisitioned from Aber- ystwyth, a.nd after a short search both bodies were recovered.

I STORY OF A GREAT LAKE. WINNIPEG, Friday. At yesterday's meeting of the British Asso- ciation presidential addresses were delivered hy Profesoor Rutherford (Mathematical and Physical Section), Professor Armstrong (Chemical Section), Professor Woodward (Geological Section), Colonel Sir Duncan. Johnston (Geographical Section), Professor Chapman (Economics and Statistics Section), Sir W H. White (Er.g ineering Section), Pro- fessor John Myers (Anthropological Section), and the Rev. H. B. Gray (Educational Science Section). Ma.ny interesting papers were also read iiv various sections. In the Geology Scot-ion, Dr. Warren Upham fc'-poke on the glacial lake of Agassiz. Ho explained the location and dimensions of this which extended once over 110,000 square milcH. and had an outlet in the Mississippi. Beach ridges of sand and gravel still marked its shore. At its highest and earliest stage Lake AGA.ssiz varied in depth tmm 200ft. at North Dakota to 500ft. near Lake Manitoba. Lanes Manitoba and Winnipeg were relics of this ]a10. y:;1ih was destroyed by an uplift, caused by the unburdening of the land Through the removal of the vast weight of the ice sheet, this part of the earth crust being restored to equilibrium by the inflow of the. plastic magona at great depth within the earth taking plase at the ice's departure. The Manitoba wheat fields were formed on the bed of Lake Agassiz.—Press Association Foreign Special.

ELAN VALLEY ACCIDENT. The news of the accident which befel 'Mr. C. V. Pryse-Rioe, of Llwynybrain, mayor of Llandovery, and his brother-in-law, Major W. E. Stewart, of Clearbrook, Llanart-hney, whilst motoring in the vicinity of Rhayader on Wednesday night, was received with much regret in Liandovei-yand district, where both gentlemen are well known and esteemed. Fortunately, Mr. Pryse-Rice escaped with slight injuries, but Major W. E. Stewart sus- tained sSrious injuries to the head, and from information gleaned on Friday at Llwyny- brain, he still lies in a precarious condition at a LI a n drin do d Wells nursing home, although there is a faint hope of recovery. At the meeting of the Llandovery Board of Guardians held on Friday, the Chairman (Alderman T. Watkins, Y Berllan) moved a vote of sympathy with both gentlemen, and expressed a hope for a speedy recovery. The motion was unanimously carried.

A HUSBAND'S DISCOVERY. Deputy-coroner Brunei White held an inquest on Friday at Penoader respecting' the death of Elizabeth Janes (53), wife of David Jones, builder, Oader VaJe, Penoader, who on the previous niglit bange,d liers-elf from a. beam in her husband's workshop. The husband said he came home at night and found his wife missing. She had beea occasionally depressed. He afterwards found her dead body suspended from a beam in hia workshop. She had never threatened to com- mit suicide. John Jones, weaver. Castle View, Penoa.d.offi-, said his eiftter-in-law (the deceased) had told him that she was at times low-hearted and weak. Enoch Williams, a neighbour, having1 spoken to cutting the body down, the jury returned a verdict of Suicide whilst of unsound mind."

WORKING CLASS HOUSES. When the Housing and Town Planning Bill comes before the House of Commons on Mon- day the most controversial subject of discus- sion will be Clause 30, which provides for a quinquennial survey by the local authorities of all working class houses. This clause waa inserted in Standing Committee against the wish of the Government, and it is strongly opposed by the Association of Municipal Cor- porations on the score of the expense involved. On the other hand, many members specially interested in the housing question regard it as the most valuable provision of the Bill, and are unlikely to acquiesce silently in its abandonment. Under the guillotine resolution the clause should come on soon after seven o'clock, when there will be ample opportunity for debate.

LATE MR. H. HEYWOOD, J.P. The late Mr. Henry Heywood, J.P., of Witla Ccturt, St. Mellon's, who died on July 11 last, "eft estate valued at £ 31,007, and probate of his will lias been granted to his son-in-law, Mr. W. H. C. Bradley, the substituted executor. Tho deceased, after making certain bequests to his widow, his brother Alfred, and his 6ister, the Lady Abbess of Sta.n- brooke Abbey, Worcester, and to his only son. Fiiancis Isidore Heywood, gave the income of his residuary estate to his widow for life. and. after her tlecease, directed his property to be divided equally amongst his three children.

DEAD IN SUBMARINE. As the result of further examination made on Friday of the body brought to Sheer- ness from the conning tower of Submarine C 11, it was conclusively established that the remains are those of Stoker Petty-officer Thomas Kissick, who was last seen by Lieu- tenant-commander Brodie going forward to call the other men. Kissick was a married man, and his home was at Portsmouth. The body was despatched from Sheerness by rail on Friday for interment at Portsmouth.

ALLEGED CARDIFF BURGLARY Percy Truelllpe (24), brakesman, and Ivor Bryant (24), shunter, both employed by the Rhymney Railway Company, were at Cardiff Police-court on Friday committed to the sessions on a charge of burglariously enter- ing 23, Daviot-street, Roatb, and stealing two brass model cannon, the property of Sergeant-major Thomas Grant, of the Garri- son Artillery.

MOTOR V. WAGON. Whilst a motor-car belonging to Mr. Rhymer, Swansea, was being driven on Fri- day from Eagle-street, Port Talhfct, into the main street towards Aberavon, it collided with a wagon belonging to Mr Bowden, greengrocer, Port Talbot. The car was badly damaged, but the chauffeur and some friends in the car escaped uninjured, and the horse also escaped injury.

DUBLIN HORSE SHOW VISITORS The visitors to Dublin Horse Show. which closed on Friday, exceeded 56,000, about 4,000 more than atlend-ed the show last year.

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