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-=.¡ LOSS OF MELROSE ABBEY. Judgment was given at v arairt on t riaay oi the Board of Trade inquiry into the loss >f the 8teamship Melrose Abbey on Les Fourcha3 Rock, off Pemnarch, West Coast of France, on July 31 last. Mr. F. J. Lean (Moxon and Lean) appeared for the master (Captain John James;, and Mr. Arthur Vacfiel! for the Board of Trade. The stipendiary (Mr. T. W. Lewis) read the judgment, which stated that t.he stranding and loss of the Vessel were dll-e- 1. To an unusual inset; 2. To the insufficient alterations in the course after midnight of the 30-31st July ■when approaches Penmareh Light in a. thick fog; and 3. To the negleet to ascertain her position by the use of the lead. The Court found that the vessel was not ma.viga.ted with proper and seamanlike care, and that her loss was caused by the wrong- ful default of the master, whose certificate was suspended for ttuee mouths.

STOP PRESS i Latest Telegram* 'Australians 57 for four. TT<?j?ctJt?r 244 for fife. I i, £ ^es for aiyht. Leicester 73 for swen. I I I

The Man in the Street. —— t —— 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 into their bands 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 less exciting, are to be obtained at the seaside and on the Continent. British members of Parliament might find 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, I it was hospitable practice for the Govern- ment to pay for suppers and cabs for all members, irrespective of party. How- I ever. the protracte d series of midnight gatherings in the Commonwealth Parlia- ment, organised by the Labour party with a view to forciAg 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 Deekin 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 effected- 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, ha-vixtg 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 within 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. Haldane would approach more nearly the whole duty or man if he 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. ihey 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- .nent (Regiment de la Fere) in which napoleon held the commission 01 lieu- tenant. Possibly these attractions I suggest too thoroughly the wholesale reduction of adipose tissue, and perhaps L'he gentle pastimes of marbles and diavolo might with advantage take the place of rackets and baseball. However, ehe idea is worth trying. Having got safely over the semi-final stile with Notts II., Glamorgan will meet vViltshire next week, commencing Mon- day, to decide the championship of the lecond-class counties. The meeting is naught 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- jlass 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 ai 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 and from all points of the compass to vvitness better 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 Jibson's first duty is to win the toss- 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- 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 k-ctcd 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 very best wingers who ever donned jersey and boots, it is a pleasure to congratulate I this clever player on the distinction which has overtaken him. He may rely :>n the loyalty of his colleagues to make the coming season one of the most successful in the history of the club; and f f" 1 d" as for fear l ess, dashing, speedy Reggie Gibbs, his time will come if he will only contri ve to steer clear of those little accidents which have hitherto been the penalty of his enthusiastic impetuosity. Cardiff's ranks contain a distinguished group 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 hhn a record season, of i

PUBUC NOTICES. CARDIFF and District Dairymen's — Association beg to respectfully notify the Public that on and from Sunday, AuarufA 29th. the Priee of JfLlk will be Raised to 4d. per Quart until further"notice.->L Z. Jones, Chair- man; A. Street or. Secretary e1075 PALESTINE IS CO-MI-NG PARK-HALL, CARDIFF, OCTOBER 18—30th. THE EVENT OF THE YEAR. eg32 (GLAMORGAN R. G. A. REGHJENTAIj ORDERS by Major J. J. HANDCOCK, Commanding. For the Week Ending September 4th, 1909. 1. Parades.—Tuesday and Thursday, at 8.0 p.m. ]No. 5 Company, Drill on the 4.7in. Q.F. Recruits, Drill on the 6in. B.L. Remainder, Company Drill. 2. Gun-layers' Teet.-All Gun-layers and in- tending Competitors for the Gun-layers' Test will Parade at Queen-Street Station at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday next, the 4th inst.. and leave by the 2.40 p.m. train, calling at Pen- arth at 3.0 p.m. Any N.C.O. or 31an failing to catch this train, but who arrives at the Fort by 4.15, will be allowed to fire. Rules and List of N.C.O. s and Men eligible may be seen in any of the Corps Clnb-rooms or Drili-hallf, Gun-layers unable to attend on Saturday will 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 O. O. Parsons. (Signed) J. E. G. FOLLETT, Capt. and Adjutant Glamorgan R.G.A. a.3S90 TREDEGAR FOOTBALL CLUB DRAWING.—1st prize, 3S89; 2nd, 927; 3rd, 1141; 4th, 2434 5th, 473; 6th, 1187; 7th, 576; Bt h, 326; 9ih, 34; 10th, 983; 11th, 904; 12th. 298; 13th, 2577; 14th, 950; 15th. 24S9; 16th, 33S; l?th, 2545; 18th. 142; 15th, 102; 2Cth, 2619. eleeS t D UCATION AL. Q A R D I F F gCHOOL OF COMMERCE, (New Building Specially Designed for the School), GREY FRIARS-ROAD, OFF pARK-PLACE. RECORD. 109 SUCCESSES OUT OF 114 At Public Examinations heki April to June this Year. EVERY Candidate has passed Royal Society of Arts (London) Examinations in Advanced and intermediate Bookkeeping f >r eight years in srucc&ssion. 15RILLLANT Results at Bank, Incor- -*— porated Law Society, Institute of Char- tered Aocountante, College of Preceptors, and other Examinations. TH2 Students of this School have for years secured the best posts in CaxdilT, a.nd situations are found for all efficient boys. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION. Prospectus and Particularo- 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 course 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 laud-taxes'1 Yes, practically. There are amendments "with regard to minerals ami other things which I must put down, but they are elit?reiy in redemption of promises which were made from time to time in the course of debats." England, of course, has her national gameo. Do the public quite understand what the position is with regard to cricket grounds. are free from undeveloped land duty, but not from increment duty. The 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 (te,irable-that the national games should 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 pos6ible use that you can put laud to, either in towns (Jr 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, golf 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 through the House of Commons?" "I think the Opposition can teli you that much better than I can. It depends upon then- entirely, but I think the Bill will be through by the first or second week of October." What do you think too House of Lords will do?" "I have no notion. I am not sure tha.t anyone els3 has any idea. I eu-ppose it. will depend upon the backwoodsmen—the wild peers who take no actual part in the work of Parliament, and only poine when anything is brought 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 thought 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 whioh I outlined in my Budget speech with reference 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 happeM to the Budget." But how ?-iH you obtain the funds for carrying cut the proposals of the Deve]op- ment Bill unless the Budget goes through?" "There will be no funds, and, therefore? it is of the nrst importance that the Budget Bill should got through also. For instance, my soheme for the improvement of the main roads of the oountry depends entirely upon the Treasury getting this year the money which we propose to raise by taxing motors and petrol." Ard as to the other part of the Bill?" "I shall have no funds for the purpose of encouraging agriculture unless the Budget goes through. So you see how the matter stands." Lord Rosebery and Anti-Budget i- Meeting. a A Glasgow telegram states that provisional arrangements are authoritatively stated to be going forward for Lord Rosebery'a anti- Budgst 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 Glasgow promoters of the meet- ing which 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. Tle requisition, which secured as signatories many well-known citizens, is in the follow- ing terms:- To the Right Hon. the Earl of Rosebery. My Loid,-We, the undersigned, engaged in business in Glasgow, being unable to approve of many of the proposals contain-ec 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 are b?ing hurried on, a.nd the inten- tion is to have an afternoon meeting of a non-party nature for businees men only within a fortnight or three weeks. Mr. Runciman's Warning to the Trade. Mr. Runciman, speaking 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 propobad. It was not a Socialistic Budget, but gave the State control of the land. The Government would now go on to I social legislation for all classes. Reprimand for the Chancellor I Speaking at Stroud on Friday, Mr. Chaplin dealt with the Chancellor of the Exchequer's action in passing the new Deveio-pment Bill to the presej before members of Parliament, and stated that he trusted the Speaker's reprimand would have the effect of putting a.n end to this intolerable abu-e of privilege which had grown up of late among Ministers of State. He described the Budget as Socialistic in principle, and whilst it was unjust in its levying of taxes it made no adequate provision for the defence of the nation, and did not deal with the grave evil of unemployment, which could only be remedied by a revision of the ftecal system.

BENCH DISAGREE. I Leo Blush, Caetle-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 £ 13, the property of the Atlas Fine Art Company of America, by whom defendants had been employed as canvassers at Port Talbot and elsewhere. The court-room pre- | eented the appearance of a picture shop with the numerous pictures and frames exhibited, Mr. Lewis M. Tliomas apopeared for defen- dants. Samuel Barnett. Cardiff, temporarily residing at Eagle-street, Port Taibot. &aid he was a picture-frame dealer, and solicited orders for enlargements of photos. Both priisoners 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- pany?—Yes, as the Atlas Fine Art Company. Mr. Thomas: Is there anyone else in the company?—No one but myself. Mr. Thomas; Then it is a one man com- pany?—Yes. Mr. Thomas, for prisoners, submitted that no prima facie oase 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 come to a decision, and the case would have to be tried before another rota of magistrates latter 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, Ieleworth. He had never fully recovered from his eerious ilLnese two years ago, and expired suddenly from heart failure. Mr. Fenji, who was born at Westminster in January, 1831, was author of numerous novels, and boys' stories, short tales, and magaziiia c ketones.

LATE MR. EDWIN PHILLIES. I Mr. Edwin Phillips, of 70, Malefant-street, Cardiff, who died at the Cardiff Mental Hos- pital on July 28, left estate valued at X-563 gross, with net personalty £ 511. Probate of his will has been granted to his widow, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Phillips, of 70, Malefa-n-t- street, Cardiff.

I THE CHASE OF A NEGRO SOPEETON (GEORGIA), Friday. During the pursuit by the police of a. negro who had escaped from prison to-day, the man fired on the posse, killing one and seriously wounding two. He W'3.8 eventually shot dead, and his Jaody bccried in & rubbish-heap.— JSaatee.

Land Purchase in Ireland 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. MAURICE HEALY (N., Cork) contended that in its present form the clause would exclude leaseholders whose leases were deter- mined between 1881 and 1887, and moved the insertion of words to include them. Mr. CHERRY (Attorney-General for Ireland) I 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. CAMPBr.LL (U., Dublin University) pointed out that the "future" • tenant, although he could not get a fair rent fixed. had many advantages over a tenant in England or Scotland. He could purchase his holding under any of the Land Acts; he could sell his tenancy to the highest bidder, and he had practically security of tenure. Why. he asked, was not this clause confined to the case of persons who had lost their "present" tenancies owing to non-payment cf rent. Mr. DILLON (N., Mayo, E.) supported the clause. Mr. WYNDHAM (IT., Dover) was opposed to 1hc clause because it was run in competition with land purchase. He would not vot{ against it. however, if the Government would make it clear that a man who had knowingly bought a "future" Venancy 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 otner than non-payment of rent should not be allowed the possibility of litigation. Mr. CHERRY, while declining to give any pledge whatever, promised that suggestions made as to limiting or extending the effect of the clause should be fully considered The clause was agreed to without a division. Clauses 62. 63, 64. and 65, which are purely formal, were passed without opposition PUBLIC TRUSTEE AND INVESTMENTS. Mr. BIRRELL (Irish Secretary) moved 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 preserve ifce 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 rents would be a safer investment ten years hence than railway debentures? (Opposition cheers.) After some discission, Mr. BIRRELL with- drew the clause, promising to consider the whole matter before the Report stage, and then to substitute a new clause. Mr. BIBRELL 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 under the jurisdiction of the Congested Districts Soard. lr. WYNDHAM said he was bound to oppose the clause, which was the initial stage in the compulsory proceedings which the Bill involved. 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 schedule providing for a revised sliding-scalo 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.

I DOWNING STREET INCIDENT I I Batch of Suffragettes in Court The adjourned police-court proceedings against the eig-ht suffragettes who were arrested on Thursday week in conne-otion with the picketing of the residence of the Premier in Downing-street created unusual interest at Bow-etieet on Friday. The defendants before the court were;— Edith Cranstoun, Irene U'illard, Charlotte Despard, Anr.e Cob-den Sanderson, Lilian Martha Hicks, Lillie Boilea-u, 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. Gervoisc Rentoul for the Women's Freedom League. Sup-erint,endent ivelit, said that on the after- noon of Thursday week he 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 Freedom Leagrie, and upon being answered in the affirmative he told theai 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 ilk-gal to-day, and you must 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 that, therefore, the intention was material. Mr. Curtis Bennett said that intention had certainly something to do with the matter. These ladi,es got to Downing-street day by day, they are warned by the police that they are creating an obstruction, and, therefore, if they insist, it is intentional obstruction." After 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 declared 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. MR. HEALY AND CRINOLINES. For the defence Mr. Ilealy said that even in more ancient days the right of the dis- franchised subject to voice his grievances or complaints was firmly established. Wha.t was now contested was the right of policemen to come between the subject and Sovereign's ohiief officers, and he claimed they had no SUM power. Counsel assured t.he magistrate that the ladies were not waiting in Downing-street for the Prime Minister to take tea with them. They did no4 want h-im to pass judgment on the shape of their cri!n.o.}jnc. He admitted that Mr. Asquith had been inconvenienced, but if the police case was right then Mr. Asquith should repeal the Bill of Rights, and say that nothing in petticoats should approach within a hundred yards of Downrng-stroot.. Mr. Healy said that if the magistrate ruled against him he would ask him to state 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 end ephemeral Prime Minister, w The magistrate adjourned his decision for a week.

LADY SWIMMER SAVED. 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, 1/ondon, swam a considerable distance to her rescue and sue- ceeded, after a severe struggle, in getting her to the shore, amidst the loud cheering o/ the large crowd of excited spectators.

TRADESMAN'S DEATH. 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 best of health for some time, but his death came quite unexpectedly, as he wa.s about on Thursday. He was well-known in agricul- ltuTat circles, being a frequent prize-winner Lat. shows in Naiee. 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. Pattlham's record was a difficult one to beat, and a strong wind that was blowing, at first caused him some rnsgivin-gs. The rain that lashed his machine prevented him from seeing the signposts, 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. He then felt quite re-assured. A little later the weather cleared, and the wind moderated, and on passing the gand-stands at the moment when M. Paul ham's reoo-rd had been beaten, he 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 to share his exultation and to participate in his triumph. It appeared to fly of its own accord, and so fixed was this ldea. in his mind that. without apprehension, 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 petrol ran cut which forced him to descend, but he këpt going as long as a drop remained. It was the most curious impression to find himself down on a level with the dust again, after soaring so long at lofty altitudes with the speed of an express train. The distance ftown was equivalent to a flight from Rheims to Paris.—Prffes 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 few 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 Campagne and the sixth day of the lap competition :vere entered upon at ten o'clock, •M. Paulhan taking with him 97 litres of petrol with a vimv to beating the world's iccord for the distance now held by M. Latham. The start was difficult. He managed to turn at the first pylon at a height of twenty metres, but came to earth at the second. At lcSJ I. Banau Variila ascended, but did not remain long in the air. ivl. Brequet then fle.v 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, hit; biplane was badly damaged, and his hopft! of winning the Grand Prix de Campagne are small. Whil-s ri.-ing near his shed he was caught in a suddon g!'6t of wind, aad the aeroplane was dashed violently to the ground. The propeller and left wing were smashed, and the body bent. M. Panlhan wis muob 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 fo,r the dis- tance by covering 190 kilometres (111.85 miles) in 3hrs. 4min. 56 2-5SJC. 8.30 p.m. Explaining his accident in an interview, M. Pa-ullian said he bad just started, when he saw M. Delegrange 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. Delegrange' t-. aeroplane finished matters M. Delegrange is naturally much unset at the accident. The position of competit.ors for the Grand Prix de Campagne is now as follows:- 1st, M Farman, 180 kilometres. 2nd, M. Latham, 154 kilometres. 3rd, M. Paulhan, 131 kilometres. 4th, 11. Tissandier, 120 kilometres. 5th, Comta de Lambert, 116 kilometres, -R.euter. New World's Record BETHENY. Friday Night. Wonderful though the flight performed ty M. Hubert Latham yesterday was it was sur- passed this eveMing by M. Henri .Farman, who with his biplane covered a distance of 180 kilometres in 3h. 4min. 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,OCO), M. Latham, with 154 kilometres, winning the second prize (11,000), and M. Paulhan, with 131 kilometres, the third (1800). After the accident to M. Paulhan"s machine, however, M. Delegran ge, 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. Besidefe the prizes mentioned above, there are fourth, fifth, and sixth prizes of E200 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 11,000 and a trophy worth E500. The following have qualified to enter:—M. Cockburn (England), MM. Lefewyre, Bleriot, atid Latham (France), and Mr. Curtiss (U.S.A).-F.eu.ter.

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 he had never seen her. Inquiries resulted in the girl's married sister being located, and when asked if she had heard 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 she was allowed to land.

A PRETTY WEDDING. A wedding was solemnised at the Eibenezer Baptist Chapel, Ammanford, the contracting parties being Miss Hannah Millicent s, 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 yesterday et the Manfred Weiss Ammunition Factory on Chepcl Island, near Budapest, as the result of which fifteen workmen were killed and three injured. The explosion took place following on the removal of quantities .of old oartridges c..i the orders of the War Ministry.—Central News.

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

LATE MRS. IDA SANDERSON I x-m Ida Mary Sanderson, of 21, Linden- road, B-ex h ill-on-Sea, formerly of Pont- newydd, Monm&uthsihire, who died on July E5, widow of the late Rev. Robert William Bmxy Sanderson, formerly vicar of Pom- newydd, left estate valued a.t E4,130 gross, and £4.a54 net. The ao;o executor of her will is Mr. John Ambrose Skebfco»i, of Norfolk Tfayueet,

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. I g: -'I("" MORGAN EVANS. Ons of the killed. [Photo, Queen Studios. Brother of Thomas, Henry Brown, who was killed. WILLIAM THOMAS, One of the killed, [Photo, Butler, Tonypandy. THOMAS JOHN MORGAN, One of the injured, who had his arm amputated at Porth Cottage Hospital. [Photo, Green end Sons,

KNIGHTON FLORAL FETE. The Knighton Floral Fete was held at Knighton on Friday afternoon in beautiful- weather, and attended by immense crowds of visitors from the adjacent counties and all parts of'tile 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 above the average. Mr. Barneby's black mare "Exmoor" took the Keynsham Cup, and that grand stallion Gown Boy," who looked as well as ever, took the Sby-by Oup. Mr. Matthews, Swansea, won the cup given by the Polo Breeding Society with" Torchlight" fov 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 etailion. Mr. C. C. Rogers, Stanage, followed close with his "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 sheep dog. The quick-step march was won by the Croeefields Band, and the competition by ohe Black Dyke, Crossfiekls being second and Fodens Motor Works third.

WOMAN FOUND HANGING. Ir Mr. Brunei White, deputy-coroner for West Carmarthenshire, on Friday received a tele- gram from Police-sergeant Johps, Pencader, stilting that Elizabeth Jones (53), the wife of Mr. David Jones, builder, Oader YaJe, Pen- l cader, was found hanging dead at tteree minutes post tea the previa^

I" FLABBERGASTED Story of a Police Raid I INSURANCE SECRETARY CHARGED I J Improper House at St. I, John's Wood ? Further sensational evidence was given in London on Friday at the resumed prosecu- tion against Mr. Percy Baldwin Smith, assis- tant-secootary of the Law, Car, and General Insurance Corporation (Limited), for the alleged improper management of his residence at St. John's Wood. a highly-res pec table 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 Stteen to leave. Of these two were admitted by Mr. Smith, ten by Cartellini, four admitted them- selves, and the remaining six were let in By 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 (aged 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 coneoction ?-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 fcund that one and all became excited and made mistakes. PriOT 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-law's came," explained counsel with astonishment. "Then is she his wife?"—That is 80. Then you have married Fawten's daughter and Fawten hae married your mother?-Thit is so. And you have married your step-sister?— Yes. Mr. Smith said his mother was married to Mr. Fawten twelve yaajs aI g'o in Australia. The Ma-gistrate reniajked that it was very strange that his mother should be living at his house when her own home with Air. Fawteu was only three minutes' walk away. Asked if his father was dead, defendant replied that lie was alive and was in Aus- tralia. "That makes the marriage story still more complicated, observed Mr. Farmer. Th?n are your father and mother divorced?"—I understand so. < 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 lat,est. time was when I let the police in the house. (Laughter.) I The case was adjourned.

STRUGGLE ON THE LINE. John Powell, collier, Maesycwmmer, was summoned at Blackwood cn Friday for assaulting David Gwillyni. an employe of the Brecon and Merthyr Railway Company. on August 21. Mr. Lyndon Cooper, Newport, prosecuted, and Mr. A. E. S. Thomas, Pen- gam, defended. Prosecutor 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 cam 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 case.

MR. M'KENNA AT PEMBROKE I Mr. Reginald M'Kenna, M.P., First Lord of the Admiralty, accompanied by -Afr. 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 Miliord Haven in the Admiralty yacht Enchantress. They were received at the dockyard by Cap- tain M'undy, the capta,in superintendent, and other ofdliais. Deputations were received from various bodies of worlnnen in the yard with regard to various grievances of the men, Mr. John Jenkiins, M.P., joilning 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 co-uple of months, while the Blonde, another -vessel cf the same class, will shortly be laid down.

I ANNUITIES FOR WORKERS. I The text of the Contributory Annuities Bill, introduced by Sir William Bull, M.P., has just been published. The object of the Bill I 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- 1 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 double 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 work.

A SPANISH LEADER. I Senator A. de Jandro Lerroux, prominent in Spain 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, as a Republican, he was against the Monarchical system. It was not a question of dynastiee or individuals ae said, it was the present system of govern- ment to which he and his friends were opposed. He stated that his future plans were to con- tinue to oppose any system of Monarchical government to the utmost of his power, even to the extent of revolution.

LATE HON. C. E. WALSH. I Major the Hon. Oharles Edward Walsh, of Guidfa, Penybont, Radnor, chief-const able of Radnorshire, who died on the 17th of J ant:, aged 46 years, son of the Right Hon. Arthur Baron Ormthwaite, left estate valued at £ 5,279 gross, with net personalty £ 4,9C0. Pro- bate of his will, dated October 18, 1S87, has been 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 equally between his brothers and sisters, except his eldest brother and his sister Margaret, both of whom are already provided for.

SUPPOSED SPY ARRESTED. I A Central News Buncrana (Donegal) tel(.I gram ,tates that a stranger who was ob<S>eed wibMn the inner batteries of Leauan Fort on Friday morning, apparently making srketohes and notes, was immediately placed Tender arrest. Leenan Fort is the strongest in the North of Ireland.

I CARTOONIST'S ACCIDENT. Mr. Leslie Ward, the well-known cartoonist, "Spy," of "Vanity Fair," met with a serious accident on the go-If links at Ostend oil Friday afternoon, resulting in his leg beina broken. Mr. Ward will, in consequence, be detained in Ostend until the end of next ,month.

Aberystwyth Fatality BATHER AND WOULD-BE RESCUER DROWNED. A pathetic bathing fatality occurred at Clarach Beach, near Aberystwyth, on Fri- day afternoon. A visitor to the town, Mr. G. H. Ca-rtwright, 5, Woodland-road, Handsworth, Birmingham, aged 25 years, was bathing when he waa suddenly seen to bo 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 Cartwright. He, however, could do but little to help the drowning man, and anothei person, who had also gone to the rescue- 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, and after a short search botli bodies were recovered.

STORY OF A GREAT LAKE. WINNIPEG, Friday. At yesterday's meeting of the British Asso- ciation presidential addresses were delivered -by Professor Rutherford (Mathematical and Physical Section), Professor Armstrong (Chemical Section), Professor Woodward (Geological Section), Colonel Sir Dunca.n Johnston (Geographical Section), Professor Chapman (Economics and Statistics Section), Sir W H. White (Engineering tion). Pro- fessor John Myers (Anthropological Section), and the liey. H. B. Gray (Educational Science Section). Many interesting papers were aJso read ill various sections. In the Geology Section, Dr. Warren Upha.m. spoke on the glacial lake of Agassiz. Ho explained the location and dimensions of this lake, which extended once over 110,COO square miles, and had an outlet in the Mississippi. Beach ridges of -and and gravel still market its shore. At its hig-hest and earliest stage Lake Ar;a«siz vanad in delyth from 200ft. at North Dakota to 500ft. near Lake Manitoba. Lakes Manitoba and Winnipeg were relics of this lake,, which 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 place at the ice's departure. The Manitoba wheat fields were formed on the bed of Laka Agassi^.—Press Associatiou Foreign Spccial.

ELAN VALLEY ACCIDENT. The news of the accident which befel Mr. C. V. Pryss-Eioe, of Llwynybrain, mayor of Llandovery, and his brother-in-law, Major W. E. Stewart, of Clearbrook, Lianarthney, whilst motoring in the vicinity of Rhayader on Wednesday night, was received with much regret in Llandovery and district, where both gentlemen are well knoa-n and esteemed. Fortunately, Mr. Prysc-Rice escaped with slight injuries, but Major W. E. Stewart sus- tained serious injuries to the head, a.nd from information gleaned on Friday at Llwyny- brain, he still lies in a precarious condition at a Llandrindod Wells nursing home, although there is a faint hope of recovery. At the meeting of the Llandovery Board of Guardians hell 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 Whita held an inquest on Friday at Pencader recpeoting the rieath of Elizabeth Jones (53), wife of David Jones, builder, Coder VaJe, Fcncadcr, who or, the previous night hanged herself from a beam in her husband's workshop. The husband said he came home at night and found his wife mirsing. She had beei occasionally depressed. He afterwards found her dead body suspended from, a beam in his workshop. She bad never threatened to com- mit suicide. John Jones, weaver, Castle View, Pencader, said his eistor-Ln-law (the deceased) had told him that sha was at times low-hearted and weak. Enoch Williams, a neighbour, having1 spoken to outting the body down, the jury returned a verdict of "Suicide jvhilst 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 cf all working class houses. This clause was 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 Hey wood. J.P., of Wit la Court, St. Mellon'e, who died on July 11 last, "eft estate valued at £ 31,007, and probate of his will has been granted to his son-in-law, Mr. W. H. C. Bradley- tihe substituted executor. The deceased, after making certain bequests to his widow, his brother Alfred, and his sister, the Lady Abbess of Stan- brooke Abbey, Worcester, and to his only son. Francis Isidore Heywood, gave the income of his residuary estate to his widow for life, and. after her decease, directed his property to be divi.ded 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. Kissjck- 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 Truelupe (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-tftreet, Roath, 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 Talbot, 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 {riends 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 attended the show last year.

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