South Wales Echo

Telegraph Clerks MEETIIIG Al THE MEMORIAL HALL. Cflisis AT AN END. At the Memorial Hall, London, last nighb an tafchnsiastic meeting of the male and female J erks of the London Postal Telegraph Depart- ment was called to consider the present crisis. Mr J HILTON, who presided, stated that the Meeting, which was unparalleled in the history Of the telegraph service, was held for the purpose of definitely deciding upon their lotion in the present crisis, whether they would go on with the policy laid down by the 30mmittee or whether there should be a change of feactios, The committee felt that the crisis was too grave for them to entirely bear, and that meeting would bo asked to take the full twponsibility as members or the Postal Telegraph Clerks Association, (Cheers.) He desired to  on their b?f, .??st the proposal Of Mr Hanbury that the Civil Servants should be 4ilSfranchieed. (Groans and ?'=?.) They had 'ot a*bb nwd the franchise. They had fone to Parliament only after they had vainly joawd petitions into the Daparment and afte They bad been tr6a:ed with contempt. (Cheers, Mr B™ KLDBBSON read a large number of tole Jams of sympathy from postal clerks in the different London offices, and from the chief provincial towns. Mr BoULDEN moved: •• That this meat- 3ng protests against inisitatements con. tamed in the speech of the Secretary of the 2the TK ? Friday last, and cans attention to ?1a? i that upon the ?P??'?nt of the T?wwMjddotouuth Committee the Postal T?p?ranh  Association protested against its composi- Stiien n and expressed the opinion that ib was not of a nature to deal in an unbiassed manner with the grievances brought before the Committee. It userta that the report of the Committee was at Variance ?h the evidence laid before it both by *taff and cfflci;kl w,tnesse?. and reports the re«sJ?M claim of the London telegraph clerks to a Iary ? -SBO after 6ve years' service, £110 after in??' ?'?' and ? ?tention of the aimulD for operating 0lerka of ?190, wbich was in?a)? ???" in '?1, and strongly   retrograde ?tep of reducing the nuximum by £30 adopted by the Dep.r?ent .tld upheld the ?co?m.ndation of the Tweet.iuaoutik 6.mrrittee," The resolution was ??dunan.mous!y a?id !oud cheers. *rets BitLDErsom moved T?" this ??"in? re the neces&il.y ttub compe"ec' the staff to ?P?P'.? ???"? ? aV6 publicly ?pr?ed and Pl"dg"6 iS to adher,- to ?? same until its ^mmittee 09 lIatulfaotory France that ? Jonff-s^anrf gnevanc*8 will be speedily redressed. ?w.? ?'?? ? handed up the foliowing 1eW^amf 0^ o A,berfc Kolht, which entirely cht??h character of the proceed- ;n?:- ? ?'?oter of the proce.d- "'ro ??-"?'' ?'??y pro- K)fitmastera-^gIuIlIaZ ^o' Y^^thbate Commons, that POflta.ster.Gen&ral a.nd he shall '"?'- members of P?rJiam?f? e" xxt)xl r,?,ek. Write us if wish ?XokM?rnf-n ? :¡,rnong y,'urseives for eRCh olass Of -rnPlt%intli. R, '?nres me genuine desireto a;eet nit*, fl '^ate caU8 of comp!aint.. properly Stated A»? rassurance I pM-aonaHy accept. aead?. we wish to see Postmaaker-Generai Arev;,„ c?fereuoe with b.m, we can do -o n '"? ??sr hand, threat of refnM! to work Will roi),ier above nuK?tory. and, having regard ?whatpas? on debate ill Commons, and h? Jtter t "?' I strongly coume) Mispension of any 'iin.h aC t- "? conference ?Seted baa taken ?ac "Tha Willows, Windsor." RoLLIT. Mr BKLDBBSON urged that this advice should be acceptied, and that the matter should be left in the hands of the committee. The CHAIRMAN endorsed the proposal, which Was supported by several other members, and finally, with some dissent, adopted in the form o A resolution of confidence in the committee, who were fully authorised to act

REPORTED ACCIDENT TO MR WM. BOWEN ROWLANDS. It was rumoured at Haverfordwest on Wednesday that Mr Wm. Bo wen Rowlands has Jeen killed with mounted police in Sooth Africa, t we have received no confirmation of the port. Our representative at Aberyatwyth waited *?' Bowen Rowlanda. solicitor, at his ??"? aenoe on Wednesday evening, but he stated ?o? that ?? had heard nothing from hia Vothand could ?ive no informatioHMtoth -?nn??*?'?nt. Only a week *go be received letter from him atating that he was expeotl« ?io Pr(?el8od ? the ?"? when a biR ?"?'?' in 'Jhicho^A our forces would be engaged, was 'Air i ? take P?ce. M r ^rnest Bowen ROWIPnds telegraphs to us ..is ??oing &8 follows Know nothing of the tumour concerning my brother." Mr Bowen Rowlands does not oredit the report w the death of hit son.

RHYMNEY IRON OOMPANY. I Private Meeting of the Shareholders. j Irl,- _I J.1tb nDUal meeting of the shareholders of Ibe Rbyrrmey Iron Company was held at Cannon- .J*reet Hotel, London, to-day. The proceedings Kere entirely private, and the officials declined to itate what business had been been' done or to MS bit a copy of the directorw reporb to the ?resa.

TONDU and ARTCPirtr.TsrTriGu I "ARK SLIP C _AW__A'-  bt OLLIBBY:-Mr D. Leysbon, under I )u TWI4?. OD Ppolnted manager in plao of 

Horrible Murder. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE OF A RESTAURANT KEETtR. Between 4 and 5 o clock this morning the Thames polioe heard shots on the foreshore, near Blackfriars, and found that Augusto Miarottini restaurant keeper, of Knightsbridge, had at- tempted to shoot himself. He informed the police he had murdere d his wife, and that the body would be found in the basement of bis house. The police proceeding there found in the kitchen the body of a woman, about 40, with her throat cut and with terrible wounds about the body.

ENGINEE RS LOCK-OUT. I A corre3p°ndent writes:—"The engineers are at present commanding the attention of Devon port, as on Monday morning early all preparations were made to run the important trials of H.M.S. Arrogant, whose enginea were built by Messrs Earl and Company, of Hull. Mr Jenkin Jones, of Cardiff, the district delegate, being aware of the company at IlltH ikttving locked out all the engineers, appeared at the last moment and in. structed the men not to proceed to sea to make the trial. A conference of the representatives of the firm and the men ensued, but the men remained firm to their orders. It is believed that efforts were made to induce the Government to supply meD, but this attempt was unsuccessful as the huge ship has been taken back to its original berth, which indicates that the trials have been indefinitely postponed. With the view of revent;inJ( any of our Government service engineers running these trials the engineers will wait on the Admiralty. This prompt and decisive step has caused the company great inconvenience and annoyanoe, but those who sought the quattel must not complain. Before the bpgioning of next week there will be an increase JD the dimensions of the dispute at Davonport, and probably next week it will extend to South Wales." Appeal to the Westevan Conference. An Appeal Wal read in the Wesleyan Confer- ence this morning from tbe secretary for tho Hull Engineur Lo "t Committee asking the conference to denounce the present lock oub as tinmanly and Un-jjnt,ji8h, but the conference deemed that as it had never interfered in strikes it could not int6rfere m lock outs, though much sympathy WM <?xpre8ae(j with the many made to suffer by the lockout. Card 1 IT BoilArmakars' Sooietv. The ^a5 ?Qer of the BoU«rmakers' and Iron and 81001 C>hip^iders' Society of Cardiff was held at tme Bcide" w?i-M Arm, Cardiff, on Wednesday evo??? Councillor Hughes, J.P.. presided o?'n.?rg? company, which mc.ued McF. A. 1 tx, Dr. M?.ti, Messrs C. H. Quick, ?.ys, Little M?tn??? MacM?y. Oweu, &o. C,??lloillor Uughea in snbtnitCiu? the toast of tbe Boilermakers boo??y? exp esseci ?ratiHcatitoc at the prosperity of ??? society and its immunity from '?'?'?'apa?s. Mr Fox, responding for the society, d??,, upon its marked pro- ?reas during recent veafK, and went on to contri?'.o? t) t)? rumour that their society had failed in its duty towards the London engineers m t?? present dispute. As the Ama.t?ma.ted IS?)nie ? of Engineers did not belong to tJh 8,,? pybt,ders' and Engineers' F.der".t.o? the,r ?? ?? ? take general action with the x™?eration to which their sooiety was affiliate not w?h the Amatga??ted Society. Th.qnestMnof the limitation of hours was now being voted F1POta by the 16 societies be10ngiuK to the Trades Ft?dlrptio-n and if the m)tjor?y of the members t }e ?y?ea support all eight hoars <?' then -?tild tbair society, representing 175.00n0 n n?mbe? t2ko joint acbiou in bringing 1' tiie red Uctiori of the working week. (Cheers.) The J301lermaek'f;' Society was now taking a vote on the question whether bho ? goc'e? ijy'sP?P?d to support the engineers for an elh hours ??y in the London disrlob alone. Auotiier ?y their society could not take any action ta the Loudon dispute was that according t ?cons?tutiott their members have to be '?? upon questions determining its  p" y? e?ceph upon qneøtoDs as were ggsx -we,e

BElliNG ORUSADE. Poliee DbSJ nn ■ oi..u A,t the VMI a. kviiuuii uiuu. ?? ?''?". to-day, a number of *"?'? w?w?r'onndontbe prMniaM known as the -0"9 C"16. Union-court, Old BM?d-atfeet, Lon yon, a. when the police raided the place. ^er\0'day formally "harged under the G?tiHg A? and remanded on bail. ?dre??.?d on bail-

finE AT TONDU. rooming ? desbroottvo fire broke oub aboub 4 oci,ocK on tc. premises of 4 o'clock on   of Mrs C?henne DaYies. grocer ?'?P'?oowAS soon oaemMtof fl mes The A flames. The 4r,¡y1uw and Bridgend fire brigades attended. Thr? ^r portion of the premises was deskroyed, 4nd d&m?f;e done to the extent of about £800. 'the premises were fuHy insured.

NAVAL CARDIFF. I w PIOTCBBS — Afc the Emp.re to-night A new t ? Naval Review picures Wt)! be shown rh -by ?'c been sent down direct from tha Pa fr,)m the p 4140a London, and will be exbibited tc_n,gbb for '? C?t 'ÄDo iu tbc PM?mW.,

I OWNERS IN CONFERENCE. I The Scheme Finally Abandoned. j South Wales coalowners have finally abandoned the proposed scheme for the control of the coal output. The measure of support assumed to be essential to secure its success has not been forthcoming, notwithstanding the repeated appeals addressed to the dissenting colliery I ownsrs, both by the Coalowners' Association and the workmen, and the scheme, therefore, is thrown overboard. I INTERVIEW WITH MR D. A. THOMAS. I CONFIDENCE IN THE MEN. Mr D. A. Thomas was seen by one of our representatives on Wednesday evening regarding this question. In reply to questions, Mr Thomas remarked that he could not say much about it until he knew the circumstances under which the abandonment had taken place but of this he felt certain that the workmen, who are keenly alive throughout the district to the disastrous effects of underselling, would not allow the matter to drop. He trusted that now the employers had apparency given up all attempt that the leaders of the workmen, who appeared to have been rather lethargic of late, would take thia matter up promptly.

OPINIONS OF MINEFIS' LEADERS. I MR DAVID MORGAN. I Alderman D. Morgan, the veteran miuers agent at Aberdare, upon being informed by our representative that the scheme had been abandoned, said:—"I am extremely sorry to hear the news, because the present scheme is the only ono I hava ever approved of. The other schemes to my mind were not moderate schemes of restriction but schemes of prohibition, and that I entirely disapprove of. This scheme would have advanced the price of coal reasonably, which would be a blessing to all parties." What will be the result of the action of the employers," asked the Pressman. My opinion, speaking without knowledge of the whole facts, is that we should have a meeting of the men's representatives on the Sliding Scale at ones, and then call a general conference of the men throughout South Wales, which would create such an agitation as you have hardly ever seen in the South Wales coalfieldii-nob for many years, at any rate." You seem certain on this poinb Yes, for I have bald meetings throughout Aberdare and Merbhyr Valleys on the subjects, and the feeling is intense and I feel certain, both from the inquiries I have made and the talks I have had, that the feeling is the same elsewhere, although so far meetings have not been held elsewhere to the extent they have been in this Valley. I may also add that I know that the Dowlais Company are alright, and if they were not, the men are most determined. I believe the Cyfarthfa Company is right, but I am sure the men are, and so indeed are all throughout the Valley." "Whab do you think of Mr D. A. Thomas's suggestion of giving notice with a view of stopping a day a week or a day a fortnight ?'— 1 don't agree with him, for I question our right to give a month's notice. I admit that his interpretation of the judgment of the Lord Chief Justice is correct, but I don't agree with hlln or with the Lord Chief Justice, and I am, as you know, trying to get a new trial. I don't agroe with his policy, either." What then is your policy î" My policy is to instruct each district to call out a percentage of the meu, say 10 per cent. If we are 10,000 men in this valley, call out 1,000 and this would meet the case, for at present the supply is only 2y2 pnr cent. over the demand. How would you pay these men î" By a levy in the usual way." And would you select them î" Thab is a question of detail which would have to be considered." COUNCILLOR DARONWY ISAAC. "I am sorry to hear that the scheme has bosn abandoned," said Mr Daronwy Isaac to one of our representatives, "but I was uot vary sanguine from the beginning that the result would be otherwise. I believe had the scheme been adopted by 90 per cent. of the coalowners that it would be practicable and very beneficial to the workmen and the employers." Why were you not sanguine bhab the scheme would be adopted by the employers ? Because I did not believe there were more than about half a dozen coalowners in earnest aboub it: from the beginning." I You think the employers, generally, do not believe in the principle of restriction ? Adjustment, we oall it, bub the adjustment of the output to the demand is equal to restriction. I think they are anxious to preserve the present system of having a free hand in the South WaleL- coal market, because there is so much difference in the cost. of production in the different collieries. Some colliery companies can afford to sell their coal at lower prices than others and make at the same time more profits. Those companitIJ/I will be benefitted by having a free hand in lie sales so long as the men's wages are regulated fcy the prices of coal," Then you bhink the most profitable collieries p,re those who are loth to join ? That is my opinion, with the exception, porbaps, of Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P. Whab course will the men take now ? That is a very difficult question to answer. Very likely a conference will be held in th immediate future. I suppose the men thémê1 yes can't make a scheme of the kind praoticabl(1" No they can adopt a hystem to work five days a week instead of six, but it is very doubtful whether it would be beneficial to the men in the long run. Without the co-operation of the employers they have no means of ascer- taining as to when to restrict the output." "Whab effect will the abandonment of the scheme havtj upon the Sliding Scale ?" "I think it will prejudice the men's mindsi against tho principle of regulating wages by the selling price of coal. It has been very difficult to get the men to adhere to the Sliding Scale owing to the fact that the principle of a minimum wage has proved practicable in the Midland counties. If the employers adopted the control of the output scheme it would be equal to the proposed minispum to keep up the prices. If they agreed not to sail the coal under 10s per ton they would be adopting the minimum wage principle. I MR ONIONS. In reply to a an inquiry, Mr Alfred Ouions, one of the workmen's representatives of the Sliding Soale Committee, said I am greatly surprised at the abandonment. I certainly thought that before arrivine at this important decision that they would have taken steps to discuss the question with the workmen's representatives with a view to finding out whether something could be done by joint effort. Notwith- standing the number of employers who are holding aloof, this sudden abandonment of the scheme, taken in conjunction with the statement made by Sir W. T. Lewis, to the effect that if the Work. men's Compensation for Accidents Bill became law it would mean a radical readjustment of the Sliding Scale agreement, is, to my mind, very significant. I, however, hope that there is no relationship between the Bill and the decision arrived ab at Cardiff- I am afraid the decision wiil create, not only surprise, but also dis- appointment and exasperation amcnK the workmen. I may ftdd that I believe a large number of owners will regret the decision. ALDERMAN WILLIAM JONES, MOUNTAIN ASH. Alderman William Jones, than whom few are more in touch with the workmen of South Wales coalfield, had not heard of the abandonment of the scheme until our reprerentative waited upon him. I am extremely sorry," said Mr Jones, to hear the news you have given me. for I have all through felt very strongly on the subject. Seeing that the employers h,\ve passed this resolution, I am of opinion that a conference of tho repre- sentatives of the whole of the workmen of South Wales and Monmouthshire should at; once he called to consider the action of the employers and to consider our future action. I feel that the time has arrived when the workmen as a whole should take united action. I have always been an ardent advocate of peace, but you know the old saying that even a worm wiU turn if trodden upon, and I consider that all the workmen of South Wales have been trodden upon by the present action of the employers, the time has come for a determined stand, and we should seriously consider what course is advisable to take to bring about the desired result. I presume you are disposed to agree with the advice of Mr D. A. Thomas to give a month's noio. 'f'Ii Yes, tor I consider ib a disgrace that the produce of our labour should be frittered avoy as it ia ab present. The miners have hitherto been very patient, for they have been hope. ful that the scheme would be adopted4 and therefore waited paaoeably. I come in oontact almost daliy with the 3,000 men employed at Messrs Nixon's collieries in Mountain Ash, and knowing well the feeling of the men at the adjoining oollieries I can assure you that this news will simply inflame the men and put them in a boihng heat." Have you anything further to suggest I"— -No the news has come to me very unexpectedly. I wM very hopeful of tbe re!ult, and thia is quite a. surprise. I have therefore no out and dried scheme to offer. A conference should be held at once, and I must say that I deeply deplore the action of the employers. I think that those who favoured the scheme should have given it a trial even if the others declined to join, as ib has been proved wibhotifc a shadow of a doubt that the scheme is feasible. MR ENOCH ARCHER, MERTHYR. Our corresponded tnan saw Air Archer, of Plymouth, Merthyr, who after expressing his retrreb that bhe scheme had fallen througb, SPi(i that he never believed mnoh, in it, as he was afraid the employers were not in earnest. He was more in favour of eight houra bank to bank, and hoped the men would now go in strong for that. MR D. PAHKE, I Mr D. Parker. the secretary ot the Aberdare and Merbhyr District, who was also seen, said the feeling of the men was intensely in favour of restriction. Many were prepared to go in for the Sootch and Midland soheme of working only four days a week. MONMOUTHSHIRE OPINION, I; In mining circles in Monmouthshire great surprise was expressed at the rejection of the proposals. In the absenoe of definite information, the conjectures as to what had brought this about were many, rand ib was freely stated that, whatever reasons led up to their decision, the employers bad been very precipitate. The efforts of the workmen to discover the recalcitrant" owners and to bring pressure to bear upon them to support the scheme had, ib was felb, been nipped in the bud, and that the honest desire of a large number of South Wales and Monmonthshire coal. owners to deal with the vexed question of cut- throat competition bad really been baulked by a section who refused to be ruled by any such principle as the scheme contained. In the course of a conversation with a Monmouthshire leader, one of our representatives was assured that great things were anticipated by the body of the workmen as a result of the adoption of this scheme, even in a modified form, and as it had now been wholly thrown overboard for some reason or other, the question was now one entirely for the workmen, who might very reasonably proceed to consider the best means to remove the baneful effects of tba present conditions. Thure were many ways of effecting this, such as a stop-week, or a weekly holiday but he felt sure that the men would attempt a solution, seeing the employers had practically confessed their inability to deal with the situation. MR ISAAC EVANS. Mr Isaac Evans. speaking at a Resolven meet- ing, said he considered that ,the output scheme was the only salvafciou for the workmen of this disfcriofc. If this opportunity was let slip, and nothing done on behalf of the workmen, it would be an everlasting disgrace to aH concerned. INDIGNATION AT ABERDARE. One of our correspondents writes :—I have this evening seen several scores in the Aberdare district, and the feeling of disappointment is intense, and the more the subject is discussed the more determined the men seem that some scheme of restriction shall be tried.

I BARRY NAVVIES' STRIKE Everything coiinsobed with the lIbrike of navvies ia the new List Dock at Barry j3 invested with considerable interest locally, and this is doubtless accounted for by the fact that rumours have been current that efforts are being made to effect a settlement. A rumour was also bruited about that upon the condition that the men withdraw the itpplication for the introduction of a code of working rules the adva.nce in wages would bo conceded has, our representative learnt no foundation in fact. The works remain equ.-tily as idle as on Monday, and there are indications at present of the struggle being protracted. Mr Wills, the junior member of tho firm of contractors, visited Barry on Wednesday but wa are assured that his presence has had no influence in endeavonring to bring about a settlement, his contention being thab the ranks are still open for those who like to apply for work, and inferentially this may be taken to mean that those who do not seekemployuenb are all liberty to remain away. This attitude is doubtless prompted by the fact that as far as the work connected with the excavations ar4 con- cerned the cont-racb is in a fair way to be completed within the stipulated period, about 13 months of which still remains. The pohce still remain to guard the works, and there is appointed equal numbers to those employed on Monday. MEETING OF STRIKERS. A well attended mass meeting of strikers was held on Cadoxton Moors on Wednesday evening, when the men were counselled to remain firm and victory was within sight. Mr J, Ward and Mr J. Tottles delivered addresses.

I TO DAY'S MARKETS. CATTLE. LONDON, Thursday. Bllit t, quotations merely nominal; supply very small. Sh^ep trade very slow at Monday's rates. Lamb trade firm with a slight upward tendency in vitiae for best quality. Calves very dull. Beef, 2s 4<1 to 4s od mutton, 3;; 8d to 5s 8d veal, 3s to 4s Bd i lanib, 61 Od to 6s 8ft per 8lbs. Total supply-beasts, 15 sheep and lambs, 5,760 calves, 110. biiiMiNUHAM, Ti;n:ilay.—Hot weather. Large supply in most depart nients slow trade. Beef, I'^d to 7\! mutton, 5%d to 81j,d.; ¡¿.,mb, 3d to 81;1,rI veal, 5%d to 7d per lfc.i Bacon pigs, lJ.; porkots, 9s 6d to lUs sows, 6s 3d to 6s 9d per score. BRISTOL, Thursday.—Short supply of beef, with limited inquiry-Best qualities, 60s per cwt other sorts. 54, to 56s. Sheep and lambs much more plentiful and met slow sale-Choice wether mutton, 13/id per lb heavier sheep, 711; ewes, 51j,,1 so 6d. Store cattle limited, and only a moderate sale. Three hundred pigs-light bacon pigs, os 6d porkers, 9a to 9a 6d per score. BUTTER. CORK, Thursday. Trimest. 74s prime, 70s. Ordi- nary— firsts, 73s; seconds, 70s; thirds, 67s; fourths, 61s. Mild-cured—choicest, 79s choice. 68s. Super- ii, e, 77s; tine milll, 78s mild, 66.s. Choicest boxes, 77s. A" Market—580 66 mild. SUGAR, GLASGOW, Thursday.—Market continuei quiet, but steady. The official report states Market quiet. Prices show little change. ttAt MH' STIUW. -I'huri(lay.-rlxir supplies, and trade steady at the following pnces. :-u I)"I I I) p ;iue hay, bUs to 92s ini>Hnn' to 1" 110., 50i to 60* e""d te prime clover, 7(h) to 97s infe ior u> fit 50s '0 68., mixture and sain" 5 s 'a< S8.. 8traw, Ir9« to 40s per load. LMTAD MKAT. I.ONOON, Thursday.—Large supplies, and trade very bad a.t the following prices Knglish f. v 411 to 3s 8d .id. 3s 8d "4s uliun 4s to 4s 4d Amen■ ;<i'. Is 8d tc3s 4d British miii'on 4s to 4s 10d foreign, 2s 6d to 3s lanih. 4s 6d to 5-s Id veal, 2s 8d to 3s 8d pork, 2>1 3d to 3s4(1 1-c Wk s. KISH. GRIMSBY, Thurs i;< y.—About 30 steamers and 15 smacks arrived with very good supplies; brisk demand. Soles, Is 2d to Is 5d fcuvhoi. Is to Is Id brills, 9d to lOd lobsters, Is 6d salmon, Is 2d to Is 3d grilse, lOd to Is per lb plaice, 2s 3dito 4s lemon soles, 3s 6d to 5s wnitches, 3s to 4s live halibut. 3s to 6s dead, 2s to 3s 6d per stone live cod, 2s to 4s dead, Is 6d to 2s 6d each kit haddocks, 6s to 8s 6d per box. mrTALs. LONDON, Thnrsday. ,('1' quiet; mOll!'rate business— £ 47 lis 3d cash ;P,7 17,; ijd three niooths. Tin easy moders.te business— £ 62 Is 2íd cash R62 12s 6d three months. Spelter, £ 1' to B17 2s 6d nearest, Spanish lead, £ 12 7s6ii; English do,, £ 12 10s. Scotch pig iron, 43s lid cash hematite, 46: Sd cash.

I YACHTING. At Kingstown Regatta on Wednesday the German Emperor's MsieOr defeated the Doke D'Abnuaai's Bona, the latter becoming hopelessly becalmed in the second round over g, 50miles 00 arse.

Tnt SIXTH EDITION of the 11 SOUTH Wales echo is Ptiblished at 7 p.m. •ad contains the LA TBSTFot-eigit, GenernZ, and Sporting Telegrams up to the TIME OF GOING 10 PBESS. [

Bisley Meeting. QUEEN'S PRIZE; SECOND STAGE. II 44 Graphic" and 44 Daily Telegraph I Competitions. BISLEY, 9.15 A.m.-Tito second stage of the Queen's, consisting of 10 shots at 500 and 15 ab J00 yards, will be commenced at 11.30 this morniug. The weather is not so favourable as it was in the previous stage. A stiff wind is I blowing direcbly across the ranges, and the light to variable. The other competitions down for vision to-day are the Graphic (seven shoks at )()O yardl!) and the Daily 2elegraph (stven shots 4t 600 yards). Shooting in the former has just *°uni6nced. Welsh Competitor Prominent, I A M — In the Graphic competition, Nhich 18 now Proceeding, it is evident the number )f si, will be as numerous as m the )f ,•"day. Already a large number of an sa have been put on, and so lar following tie with all bulls or ? tie shots :-SereaD M'C?ui?y, d R orderers Sargeant McCallum, lst Argyie; rgt"allt Davies, 1st Welsh; Corporal Glanville, •\(ik pSS6X» Sersfeant W. Kojrr, 2nd Midlothian ? ge?nti B?ck, 5h HignIandL?htInfaut.y; r-j ^8aD'i Q'loea's We?mm?r; and i^e ?" lst BorderMs. 6ergeii HtHs. th M?d?h?, pu? on ? p?ible. ? ?'y m?0 14 with his tie shots. has c?nc!uded XithH ?" ?'??b'?MS men tiew.thpoM? ? T"- tie "hots, and will have to shoot off again morrow. Among this number are Sergeant Robinson, Lieutenant Ross, and Captain David- SOn of the Canadian team. Shooting in the Jecond stage of the Queen's has iust comuienoml. Pro,oseal Alteraiion in Regulations In view of thEl- -ldin-r- number -ivos. "bipam?e?); 500 yards, the Council h?ve practically decided to make some alteration in ihe regulations next year to render the test of skill I Hore severe than at present. A Sad Incident. I A sad death occurred in camp last night An I Mixilbary member of the Commissionaires named Waltby was found dead in his tent. He had trended a concert in the camp and retired ipparently in good health. It is supposed the osuse of death was syncope. lilSLHr 1.30.—The first range in the second ,tage of the Queen's has just concluded. In spite >t the fact that it consisted of ten shots at 500 /ards, nine highest.possibleswere scored. Sergeant soott. Border Regiment, who tied wih Sergeant -dills, 5h Hants, for the Bronze M,dal, leads with an aggregate of 151. At this range he totalled 49, his shots being nine bulls and an inner. At the finish Sergeant Hills only totalled 46 for the range, and ties with two others fo? woond placo.

I)EAL CAP%RIERG, STRIKE. Wednesday was a somewhat critical day so far as the men were concerned in their differences with the timber merchants of (iirdiff not critical in regard to any intention to yield and to resume work upon the old rate of pay, but critical in a choice or policy, The situation arose over the desire of the brokers to geb the timber- laden ships oleared, their anxiety in this direction causing them to offer the men the money demanded, the brokers paying the difference between the sum beyond which the merchants will not go, and the sum per day demanded by the deal carriers, or to pay them the piece-work rate tor receiving the timber from the ship side andpiaong i), on the quay, It was the latter offer which raised in the minds of a small section khe question of the advisability of discharging the vesels on the terras offered. This feeling WM quickly known by the loaders, who at once called a meeting in the St. David's Hall, where tbedmater s thoroughly discussed. The case stated by the men who thought of acceptmg the brokers. enRagfement was that the I acceptance would not interfere with the tariff of the merchants. Placitig the cargoes on the quay would not improve them, rather would they deteriorate in va ue, and that of itself would weigh in their favour in the merchants' councils. This argument was controverted by many of the Strikers, who -,aid that if the deal strikers, held &'oot t;,Q course thab ib carriers beld aloof the course thab it was suggested they should follow would be the same as it free labour was utilised, as the cargoes would then be placed on the quay side. Beyond that by tailing In with the terms of the brokers they wou. r leVe the present stress and would finally sericmwiv prejudice their position with the merchants, Furthermore, it was argued that tiie cargo would. llelther be discharged nor stacked with sllC 8 would be the case wore Union men engaged^ l'his was the gist of the argumenbS which preceded the voting. The men were in favour of a snow of hands, but Mr Orbell trcued agaiost this In fairness to the minority. Oil the ballot there were eight to one against accepting the piece work, and then the minority accented the views of the majority and a unani- mous vote was taken. The H8fursfjoirtlj a Norwegjan steamer, laden with timber, was being worked by a stevedore who had either sub-let the qUly work or was :0Ig; that well. Ab any race, the consignee, Messrs John bland aud Co.. had nothing to do with the shore work. The steamer Parklands was worked at all batchas, and the Federation (,ffieiaJs ,Ate t,ha" on Tueftday 150 standards were (ji8Cl,»rged. The B" Lldi will be finished to-day (Thursday), but "u vvox has yet been done on tho sailing v 6see1 Selkirk. Mr Irving stated that the reasoo why the Sheerness was now being worked with rederatlon iabour on the ship instead of by stevedores, as was the case on Tuesday, was because the Federation council wired instructi. ons to the effect that they would nob permit UUlon and Federation labour on the same ship. Tiio stevedores were started in his abscuce, but he did nob deem it advisable to stop absencue, "tH they had finished their day's work, '.heexpsmeof w'nch will fall on the stevedore. .?h, reason work is flopped at five o'clock is because the men sbarb ?fter breakfast and go straight ou until dinner time. A meeting 01 the local committee of the Shipping Federation was held on Wednesday, when Mr Hawkins r»port9d on the progress of the work of dlsoharglug, which was giving satis- faction. Rumoured Disturbance. I There was a iumour prevalent this morning that a disturbance had arisen at Messrs Bland's yard, off Iianquhar-stfeg^ Some borough polioe were irjnedi-iteay despatched, but when they arrived there was nothing unusual. It seems tbat the rumour had it., foundation in an incident of a trivial nature. In ]Vf„a3rs Bland's yard there are a few men-a dozer, or so-who are at work unloading timber froU1 railway trucks, and a couple of stones were thrown at them. The merchants held a meeting this morning, when they decided to follaw the course adopted at the coincoenoemant of the strike. The work at the Routh Dock is proceeding as

SEVER THUNDERSTORM. Houses. 8hottiored Horse3 Killed. I A severe 'hQI1 Sa LiaT;LL S ^"derstorm pswed over Cba.bam, •- sbab.ered ab '1$.&.8b Erom!>tM M"r1r, kwe" MM?OooU? Bromp?o ? two boMM

CARDIFF LIBERALS. Picnic and Demonstration at Dunster. The first of what is intended to be a series of annual excursions under the auspices of the Cardiff Liberal Associations was held on Wednes- day, the rendezvous bt ing Dunster. A company of members and friends, numbering about 700, embarked on the Lorna Doone at the Free Pontoon, Pier Head, at 10 o'clock and sailed for Minehead, whence they went, either by train or road, to Dunster. Among the party were Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., Mrs Thomas, Miss Elsia Jenkins, secretary to the Women's Liberal Association Mrs Emlyn Jones, president of the Penarth Women a Liberal Association Mrs Trill, secretary to the Penarth Women's Liberal Association Mrs Morgan Thomas, Mrs Mullin, Mrs T. Taylor, Mrs Cooper, Mrs Milton, Mrs T. C'allagban, Councillors J. Jenkin. .T. Munn, E. Thomas. W. R. Allen, A. Good, and S. Robinson, Dr, Treasure, Professor J. Davies, M.A., Messrs Morgan Thomas (secretary to the South Wales Liberal Federation) H. G. C. Allgood (Liberal agent for Cardiff), D. Daviep, J. Heald. Wm. Jenkins (Cathays), O. H. Hughes, Tom Taylor, Edward Roberts, T. L. Powell, A. Knill, John Littlejohn, Joshua Abrnmson (Splott), Mrs Callaghan, senior, Messrs Wm. Thorne, Charles Abrabamson (Grangetown), John Williams, M. J. Pearse (Grangetown), G. E. Williams, J. H, Pi lyufj Charles Rogers, Charles Merrett, and John Chappie, On arriving at Dunster the picnickers were entertained at luncheon in a large marquee, which had hoen erected on a field near tbe castle. Afterwards an open-air meeting was held, presided over by Councillor Allen, when several brief addresses on general politics were delivered,

LICENSING LAWS. I I A Swansea Witness. I Ab Wednesday's re ting oE the Royal Commisi. sion on the Licensing Laws evidence was given by Mr Hartley, clerk to the Licenstld Victuallers Central Protection Society, of London, who complained of irregularities in regard to the serving of civilians at Woolwich and Wellington Barracks, and who alleged that on Suuday mornings before the public-houses were opened a large number of civiliaus wore served with drink at the Commissioners1 canteen in the Strand, London. Mr T. H. S. Clarke, secretary of the Swansea and Districb Licensed Victuallers' and Beer- sellers' Association, was called as a witness. He said his association was approached by the temperance party in Swansea upon the subject of grocers' licenoes, and at a special meeting of the two bodies a resolution was passed that grocers' licences were an evil, and ought to be abohshed. The two parties also agreed that clubs should be registered or licensed. They did not mind clubs not being registered so long as they were licensed and brought under police control. FUTURE SITTINGS. ANOTHER YEARS WORK IN VIEW. The Preis Association learns that the R >ya Commission on Licensing hold a private conference on Wednesday, to make arrange- ments for its future course of proceedings. The Commissioners hope to conclude the hearing of the English case estrly next month, when they will adjourn till the 2ud of November. They will then sit three days next on the 23rd Nov. for three days and again on the 14th December for three days. In November they will hear Scotch evidence, and will afterwards hear Irish witnesses. This is to be followed by the evidence of those who have remedies to suggest. It is expected that the evidence will ocoupy the greater part of next Session, and there is some hope that the report may be got into shape the end of next year.

I LOSS OF A BELGIAN STEAMER. Lloyd's ageut at SotithampLon Lelegrapis that the steamer St. Fillang, of Liverpool, from Rotterdam to New York, arrived there at 10 p.m. on Tuesday with her bows damaged, She reports having collided with and sunk off the Owers on Tuesday the Balgian steamer Coucha, bound from Carlsforte for Antwerp, with a cargo of iron. Nine of the crew of the Coucha were drowned, seven others being saved. The Coucha was a steel And iron screw steamer of 883 tons. It is stated fchak the collision occurred during a dense fog. The Concha was anchored off the Owers Lightship when the St. FilJans ran luto her, and she sank within three miuutes of the impact. Immediately afterwards the fog lifted, aud enabled several of the crew of the ill-fated vessel to be pioked up. Nine, however, have not been accounted for, and it is feared all these have perished. One seaman was picked up in an unconscious condition, having recsived fearful injuries to his head, and he died shortly after- wards. The S. Fillans proceeded to Southamp- ton, and will havto to be docked for repairs, there boing a large hole in the starboard bow.

I SUPPOSED MESSAGE FROM THE POLE. I A Carrier Pigeon Found. I CRIUSTIANIA.Weduesday.-A telegram received this afternoon from Stauangur states that in the neighbourhood of Soevde, in Rifylke, a carrier pigeon was caught with a silver ring on its foot., and with the following stamped on the winga The North Pole, 142 W., 47,62.Pcuter. DR. NANSEN'S OPINION OF THE I EXPEDITION. STOCKHOLM, Wednesday.—Dr. Nansen, reply. ing to a telegram sent by the Afloribladet, asking for his views on the Andree expedition, says he is not an expert aerouaut, but thinks M. Andree's undertaking capable of accomplishment. -Bnaer. I

COLLISION OFF THE GOODWINS. A Lloyd's telegram report. that a collision occurred off the Goodwins this morning between the steamer Femlands, of West Harilepool, and the barque Garfield, of Arendal. The Fernlands was undamaged. The Garfield .sustained damage to bulwarks and stanchions, bub wam able to proceed to Rotterdam.

ABERDARE COUNTY SCHOOL I Mr W. J. Dixon, barrister, of the Inner Temple, London, is giving a valuable scholarship to the abovo Intermediate School to commemorate the marriage of bis eldest daughter to the head- master of the-vehool (Ur W. J. Thomu. M.A.), which takes. ploce on Monday nexb,

THE POET LAUREATE. Present from ;the Queen. The Queen has presented to the Poet Laureate a copy of two volumes of her Journal in the Highlands," with an autograph inscription on the 6y leaf.

ENGLISH FOOTBALLERS AT THE CAPE- CAM TOWN, Wednesday.—The Corinthians Football beam played a match to-day againsb 11 of the Western Province, winning the game by 5 goals to nil.-Reuter.

WIFE DESERTION AT BARRY. Susan Villere, about 35 years of age. who bad a baby four months old in her arms, summoned her husband, Edward Villers, barman, for desert- ing her. Defendant did not appear in court. From a. communication received from Inspector Rutter, Maes teg, it appeared that the sum- mons had been served upon the defendant at the Golden Lien Hotel in that locality. When the alleged desertion took place the defendant was employed at the Mardy Hotel, Mardy, Rhondda Fach. Complainant had three children, the oldest being eight years old, the second four, and the baby four months old. She did not know why her husband had lefb her. He had never given her his wages. She now lived in one of the Royal cottages," Mardy, and maintained herself and and her three children by keeping six lodgers, who were navvies. But she explained that there was no certainty as to obtaidine a livelihood by keeping lodgers because they were not permanent residents. An order for 7i 5d a week was made for the susko,ja«ce of herself and the children.

I ASSAULT ON A RHONDDA COLLIER. This afternoon at the Porfch Police Court (before Mr Ignatius Williams and Dr- Parry) Aaron Rogers, collier, residing at Conorete- houses. Dinas, was charged with wounding George Jones, labourer, living at Pontygwaith, Rhondda Fach, three weeks ago. Mr Thomas Phillips, Pentre, defended. The evidence the prosecutor showed that whilst he was returning home from work ab half-past 4 in the morning he was struck down by the accused, and he became unconscious for two hours. He was carried home by some follow-workmeii. -From cross-examination it appeared that the prosecutor had been lodging at defendant's house, and was subject to fits. Defendant remarked that the presecutor had villified his character at the work,D. Lennon, who attended the prosecutor, said that the bruise on the upper lip might have been caused by a fall, but he thought the unconsciousness was the result of a blow. Prosecutor was bleeding fioiri the nose. He believed the prosecutor was sham- ming a little when he regained consciousness.— Defendant was ordered to pay the costs, which amounted to £ 2 7s. The money was paid.

MAKUIAGE A FAILURE. I A Penygraig Case. I 12s a Week for a Wite and Four Children I This afternoon at the Porth Police Court (before Mr Ignatius Williams and Dr. Parry) Kate Leet summoned her husband Owen, hviug at Penygraig, for persistent cruelty, and applied for a separation order. Mr James Phillips, Pontypridd, appeared for complainant. The evidence showed that the parties bad been married five years, and there bad been persistent cruelty perpetrated by the dof,nezaut upon his wife for the past six months. He had a very hot temper, and frequently demanded tbat his wife should show him how she had expended his wages. He had on various occasions smashed the crockery and threatsned to shoot her. In Jubilee week her mother, who visited her, was pushed off the chair in the kitchen. Defendant remarked to the Btnch that the conduct of his mother-in-law was at the bottom of all the troubles between himself and his wife.—The Bench granted the application, and ordered the defendant to contribute 12" per week towards the maintenance of his wife and four children, the eldest being four years of age and the youngest six weeks.

TO-DAY'S MONEY. I [SFECIAL I STOCK .KKOHANUH. OrKNiNG 11.20 A.M. —Business quiet in the Stock Markets and priceis show irregular tendency without special feature. Consols firm, bsing n better tor account- Ruppo Paper dull at deooneon sales. 10 Foreign Bonds Turkish Groups better on more favourable news respecting peace negotiations— Greeks higher for same reason Cedula A better. Home Railways irregular-Bouth-Western 1 higher on dividend rumours other changes of to evenly balanced. American Railways dull at occasional to decline, but Illinois Va higher on dividend announcement at the rate ot 214 per cent. Now York Central and Milwaukee better Canadian Pacific Shares strong, being 1 higher on purchases. Grand Trunk Stocks steady. Kaffirs quiet and steady De Brtets better Valparaiso Exchange lower at 17 7 16a. T.' ixooN. Consols steady, foreign 15 on da quiet -Arg-ntir-P, Funding higher. Homo Railways inactive—Chatham Orumary, South • Eastern Deferred, and Hull and Barnsley to lower; Great Eastern bobter South Western Stocks steady. American Railways dull at occasional Yt to decline. Grand Trunk Stocks farm, Guaranteed Preference and First Pteference being Yt higher. South African Mines iirm on pur- chases. Rand Mines and Ot y and Suburban Yi higher few others h to 1.5 P.M.—Discounts quiec at ti PER cent, for three mouths' bilU. Short loans i;,tlo wanted at to per cent. Banker- paid clearing weekly r.it,tirit shows a total of £ 155,004,000 increase, £ 12,278,000. 1.10 P.M.—Consols unaltered.. In Foreign Bonds, Argentine Funding wLP-k at a decline on gal" Spanish firm at Y, advance. In Home Rltilways-Cbllotham Stocks dull on realisafion-F. Ordinary being lower and Second Preference "Yz down, at 85%. American Railways steady — Denver Preference avid Soubhetn Ordinary Y* h.«.vr; Mevioan Railway Firsb Preference fiab at decline on sales. Mines continue firm on purchases—Fei-riera Ya higher few others iz; to V«- Bank of Bombay red need its rate (if discount from 6 to 5 per cent. Both Indian Exchanges Is 33.32,1; Hong ICong. Is ll%d Shanghai, 2s 7d; Singapore, Is ll%d Yokoha.ma, 2v

FATAL ACCIDENT AT PENDtfiYN, On Wednesday an inquest was bold at the Butchers' Arms touching the death of William Owen, the landlord. who died on Sunday from injuries received by jumpiug out of a phaeton on Thursday last. A verdict of Accidental death was returned.

MABON Maelgwyn, Cndrawd, Dafydd Mnr- ganwg, Mynyddwr, all write for the Cardiff Times and South Vales WetJtly Newt, which it a magazine and a newspaperm one. The bast and brightest pennyworth of licuoii, gossip, news" and special articles dealing with \VJ"h .hi.I" ""h:t.<helL '*>'der a copv t<-day NEW STORT.—"For The Dufance," a New Story, by Fergus Hume, will commence in tht Cmriif Tiow wsd SOWA Woos WCWY Now ou

I TO-DAY'S CRICKET, I Surrey v. Kent. OVAL, Thursday.—The first match of the season between these counties was commenced to-day. Surrey made two changes from the side that played at Southampton, Hayvsard and Wood resuming their places in the eleven instead of Chinnery and Mar- shall. Kent had a fair teams though they lacked the services of Rashleigli, Paterson, and Weigall. The weather was dull and unsettled, but there was a fair attendance at the start. Kent won the toss, and at five minutes past 12 Mason and AlecHearne began the visitors' innings to the bowling of ftichardson and Lees. A quiet commencement was made, Hearne at the outset doing most of the scoring. Afterwards Mason played very brilliantly and caused two changes of bowling. He scored 50 out of 75 in les- than an hour, and hit up 65 out of 90 in 70 minutes before being caught at point. He hit 11 fours. After Mason left the wickets fell with startling rapidity before Richardson and Lees, and at lunch-time Kent had five down for 113. 1 KENT.-1st Inmn¡¡;s. J R Mason c Baldwin b Rictiardson 65 A'Hearne notout 39 F !:h:tO1tihadåÖ': 38 J N Tonge b Leas 1 H O Livesay e Bcookwell b Lees 0 Martin c Baldwin b Richardson 1 H Clitowatt not out 6 Extras 2 TCIWI.I. 113 1 Essex v. Yorkshire. I HUDDERSFIELD, Thursday —There was a large company present to witness this match. Wainwright Rnd Hirst started the bowling to Feme and Carpenter. After a single eacii four byes resulted from a leg ball from Hirst, and then Carpenter cut Hirst just out of Milligan's reach at third slip for four. At 10, how- ever, the professional played on very unluckily. ESSEX-1st 1zmlDg" F L ?ne b Htrsc..?. 6 gap:;rVW;t": 5 I' Perrin c Bro wn b 10 G McGabey c Wainwright b Hirst 0 A J Turner not out 26 Ra99eU not out.?J?..?.??.?.?.?. 1 Extme ..?..?.?- 8 Toa.1. ,n 84 Sussex v. Hampshire. I BRIGHTON, Thursday.—Though the weather was dull and threatening this morning a fair company was present when at five minutes past 12 a start was made in this match. Hampshire took the field with a weak side, Wynyard, Quinton, and Barrett, who played against Surrey, being absent. Sussex however had about their best side, J. C. Hartley appearing for them for the first time this season. Having the good fortune to bat first on a capital wicket. The home county started well, Brann and Marlow, who were opposed by Heseltine aud Hill, scoring 15 in a quarter of an hour, while (after a shower had delayed play five minutes) they sent up 50 as the result of 40 minutes' batting. SUSSEX-16t Inuingb, G Brann not oilt E1 Marlow c Bennett b Andrews 41 K S RanjitRinbji not out 7 Extras 2 Total. 118 u, Lancashire v. Somersetshire. I I- I AN CHESTER, -Utluraay,- u its return mat cn was commenced under unpromising conditions; The weather was cold and dull, and there was every appearance of an early fall of rain. A. N. Hornby stood out of the Lancashire team, his place being taken by Paul. On the Somersetshire side L. C. H. Palairet was the; only, notable absentee, his place being taken by Fow er. Somersetshire won the toss. and commenced batting at noon with Woods and R. C. N. Palairet to the bowling of Hallam a.nd Mold The fast bowler was severely punished by Woods, who scorecl 14 in his first over. Afwr scoring 29 out of 35 in 25 minutes, the ex-Cantab was caught on the boundary by Tyldesley. Another wicket afterwards fell for an addition of six runs. SOMERSETSHIRE.—1st Innings. S M J Woods c '1'yld"3Iey b Hallam. 29 h C N Palairet c Pa-al b Hallam 6 H T Stanley D Mold 3 N iholls c Alaclare a b Hold 36 Ty¡"r c Smith b Hallm .??I??I?J???I 6 A F. Newton c Smith b tolold. 16 R B Porch not out 4 U. M Toller not out 3 Hobson b Cuttell 11 G Fowler b Ciittell 0 Extras 4 Tota! 132 Nolta v. Glouoestershira. I NOTTINGHAM, Thursday.—In fine but cloudy weather the first match this season between Notts and Gloucestershire commenced to-day at Trent Bridge. Both sides were strongly represented, with the important exception that Attevrell was not able to play for Notts. The home side won the toss, and at five minutes, past 12 began batting with Shrews- bury aud Mason to the bowling of Jessop and Roberts. Mason quickly hit each bowler for four, and at the end of half aniliour's cricket the total had reached 26 with no wicket down, the play so far being exceedingly good. Just after this Shrewsbury made a hit for four off Jessop's bowling. iroTTS.—1st Innings, ShreWbbtlry not out. 6q Iki?son run ou 24 W Gunu 6t Bf?rd b Town3enJ^ 4 J A Dixon c Jessop b XovvDSend g A 0 JOUCS LJO out. 07 Extras ..U.I. 2 Total ,129 Derbyshire v. Leicestershire. I LEICESTER, Thursday.—The weather was very dull I to-day. Derbyshire winning the toss elected to ba.t, the wicket being apparently in fair condition. Derby- shire left out Ashcrofi, Chatterton, and Sugg, their places being taken by Walter, Gould, and Warren. The Leicester side included Stocks and Marriott, but Pougher was still unable to play. Evershed and Wright began batting to the bowling of Woodcockand Stocks. At 21 Stocks bowled Evershed. DERBYSHIRE.—1st Innings. S H TCverahed b Stocks 12 L G Wright c VVbitsside b Stow., 20 Bagshaw b Woodcock 22 Davidson b Woodcock 4 IOwrer c Marriott b St oclcs 26 H G Uurgeimub Woodcock S Gould run Out 3 F G Walter b Woodcock 14 Cross not out 2 Warren not out 9 E;¡;t,ras 3 Total. 119 M.C.C. v. Philadefphians. I LORD'S, Thursday.—Marylebone, in opposing the Philadelfhians to-day. had the assistance of Charles Wright, Frank Mitchell, Rawlin, Albert Trott, and J. Hearne, but the side was far from stroug. The Americans left out Cregar, Scat fcergood, H C. Clark, and Coates. The home team won the toss, and in dull weather began batting in the presence of a small com- pany. Wright and Mitchell started the innings against Clark and King. The cricket was good but slow, the only hits of note being some good drives by Mitchell, but these only came at rare intervals. It was not until the two batsmen had been together 55 minutes that: with the score at 50, Wright was bowled. M.C.C.—1st 1.0ings. C W Wright b Bates 19 FMitcheU not ou 59 Itawliti b (?!iark". 59 Trott b Kf'B 18 tra' 4 Total 106 Glamorganshire v. Oornwall. I SWANSEA, Thursday.—Fairly representative elevens were engaged in this match in the second class counties' championship at St. Helen's. The wicket was slightly on the soft side, but the groundsman (Tucker) deserved credit for its admirable preparation. A start was made five minutes after noon. The first batsmen were K W. Jones aud Bancroft, R. Colston Smith, the visiting captain, losing the fourth toss in succession. Jesve Hide (the old Sussex man) and Hoskin shared the bowling, which was soon of splendid leugth. At 13 Jones played a short-pitched ball, which should have been pulled to leg, into the rnid-oft's hands, and nine runs later Hide got his second wicket by bowling Bancroft, the ball coming back a lot from leg. Letcher and his captain then became associated, and up to this stage the batting had not been up to the reputation of Glamorgan. Both batsmen played steadily, but when the score had advanced to 09 Letcher's leg bail was knocked over by a precisely similar ball to that which beat Bancroft. H. E. Morgan was with his captain confidently expected to stop the rot, but he had only received a few baUs without making a run when he hit Hide straight to third man. Four wickets were thus down for 40 runs, and things pointed to a ridiculously weak batting display, though it was true that both bowlers preserved a good length, though. there appeared to be nothing difficult about Hoskin's fast deliveries. Off both bowlers the captain made runs speedily, exhibiting his true form and hitting all round the wicket. the fielding was particularly good, but in spit-e of this and the intervals through the fall of wicket?, the total had reached 70 in 50 minutes. Half the wickets were down for 61. Five minutes btar soon after being joined by his brother, the caotaiu drove Hide clean out of the ground, and oS his "next hit, with his score standing at. 31, gave hili first and very soft chance in the deep field. At 79 Blight wenton vice Hopkins, and at 80 J. H. was taken at short, leg. The innings cloed at five minutes to 2 for 126, Lowe (S.) and It Lambert being disposed of by catches at point, aud in the slips respectively, the Brfdgend bowler hitting up his first ball. The visitors had showed smart torin, and it was no sur- prise that they had recently defeated Devonshire. Hopes that another stand i-,otild be made by the msoci at-ion of R. Lowe and W. H. Brain were soon dispelled, for the lat ter was pronounced lbw to Hide, a bit of bad luck-7 for 65. Sydney Sweet-Escott and young Lowe were the next pair, and though the rate of scoring fell off considerably the 100 was signalled after 90 minutes' play. Blight having sent down five over for nine run. was replaced by Hoskins. The unexpected had again happened, for Escott, playing with patience alld care, kept his wicket up. and had made two the while the Notts man had run the total to 112, this wichet being most productive. After Hoskins bad bowled four overs at a cost of 16 runs Trevartlien, who has a medium pace delivery, was given a turn with the ball, The new trundler termin- ated the partnership by bowling Sweet-Bscot in his third over, this,the eighth wicket,having put on 41 runs. GLAMORGANSHIRE.—1st InniBgS. E W JOIlS c Bliglit b Hide. 6 Bancroft b Hide. 9 H B Ijctcher b Hide 10 J H Brain c Smith b Hide 48 H F, Morgan c Uoadc b HoEkin 0 E TJ David b Hide ° .?.????'??'"  W H BraIn Ibw b Hide 5 Jl Lowe not out. 30 S Sweet- "cott b Trovartheti 7 S Lowe c Tyacke b Tievarthen 0 B Lambert c Tieeweek b Trevartben 0 Extras s Total 126 T G T,k,, CORNWALL.—1st ioMmjfO. 6 T G Tyarke ¡"'t(¡ut, 6 W Coad, not out 16 ";xGr I. 1 Tobl 22 Later score 61 for one wicket. Bowling Analysis- GLAMORGANSHIRE—Is t Innings. o. M. R. W. Hoskins 18 4 50 1 ¡HId». 24 8 51 6 lil,glit 5 2 9 0 j Trevarthen 3 2.. 0 11 3 I Thfli-nburv v. Newport. THORNBURY. Dr F, M Grace b Silverlock 0 Oi E H Cooke c L F Stodman biilverlock 2 F ,f Bund c Stratum b Stedmau 12 A II Grace b Silverlock 14 II L Ibrdwickb Silverlock 0 H Potts b 8ilverlock, 2 P H Broad b Evans 10 Hon It Rodney b Homby 12 11 Smith c Evans b Boucher 2 W Curtis c Gould b Silverlock 1 a Cullimore not out 16 Extras 10 Total 91 I CANTON WKSLKYAN 0.0 1ST XI. h?ve Open I d,tte,'?aLard;ty, July 24th, home or awaY,-Ewens. 48, J 'dive-road, Caiff, 722

Of bbe winning atallions of the year the atock of Daap?ic have won 25 Moe?, SMnbaod 18, and Minting 17 but, taken atto?etaer, their winnings do nob ?pproMhthe wioomM of tbe llpregoi)y- otK?? O? 8?S?a.

Gossip and Incidents. [SPECIAL TELKGBAM TO TEN ECHO."] AIKTBKJS, Thursday.-(jup Day brought to- gether a very large crowd at Ainree-a gathering fully up to the average seen here in Midsummer. Sunshine succeeded the morning's heavy sea fret and mists, and the afternoon was rendered extremely pleasant by a good breeze. The programme opened tamely with the Kaowsley Dinner Stakes. There were only three cuiiaeca, and yet it seriously enough proved a pitfall for backers, Though Galakia had beaten For- tatice out of sight in the Guineas, in the Oaks the form was reversed, and speculators thought this the better guide, and Fortalioe was consequently a very strong

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I Liverpool July Meeting. -1 LIVERPOOL, THURSDAY. The wind blew almost a gale during the night, but this morning opened in pleasant style, as although a few dark clouds gathered overhead these quickly passed away, and when Aintree was reached the conditions were thoroughly delightful. Although the Cap promised to bring out such a small field there was no diminution iu interest, and the company was a large one in all departments. Details 1.15—The (40th) KNOWSLEY DINNER STAKES of £ 500; second to receive £50, and third B30 from the stakes for three year olds, One mile and a furlong. Mr Reid Walker's Galatia, 8st SIb. C Wood 1 Lord Ellesmere's Fortalice, 8st 91b M Cannon 2 Mr Vyuer's Yorkmint, 9st F B Black 3 Winner trained by Cole, Exton. Betting—11 to 8 on Fortalice, 3 to 1 agst Galatia, and 4 to 1 agst Yorkmint. Yorkmint made play from Galatia to the Canal turn, where Fortalice went on second. Yorkmint continued to lead until a quarter of a mile from home, where Galatia drew out and won by five lengths three lengths divided second and third. 1.45.-The FLYING WELTER HANDI- CAP of B100 winner to be sold for £100. Five fur- longs and a half. Mr J Cannon's The Don, 4y last 41b M Cannon 1 Mr A E Alton's Samola, 5y 8st 71b Weldon 2 Mr Fairie's High Treasurer, 4y 83t 12)b. Rickaby 3 Mr Murchington's The White) jOn«,6y 8st 41b Allsopp 0 Mr J Lewis's Lady Cristonia, 5y 8,t31b C Wood 0 Winner trained by owner. Betting 9 to 4 agst Lady Cristonia, 5 to 2 each agst High Treasurer and The Don, 8 to 1 agst 6amola. and 100 to 8 agst The White Lord. The Don jumped off in front, but quickly gave way to The White Lord, who came on from The Don and Samola until a quarter of a mile from home, where The Don assumed the lead, followed hy Samola, and won by a length and a half a length dividing second and third; The White Lord was last. The Don was sold to Sir J. Thursby for 165gs. 2.10—The JOLLIFFE TWO YEAR OLD STAKES of £ 10 each, with £10:) added second to receive P-90; for two year olds. Five furlougs. Mr J B Brett's Bicorniger, 8 71b. Riekaby 1 AirR W B Jardine's f by FitzJames—Bruyere,8at 41b S Cbandley 2 Mr L Pilkingtou's Roida. ist 41b Calder 3 Capt Greer's Deepdene, 7st 71b. C wood 0 Mr 8 PiatVa Aloof, 9st.?. Finlay 0 Lord Dunraven's gbyKirklmm-Goht Wave, 8st 111b Mumbold 0 Capt Ethelston's Oak Day, Bst 7lb F B Black 0 Mr W M G Singer's Fire Fiend, Sat 71b Aiisopp 0 Winner trained by T Chaloner, Newmarket. Betting—11 to 8 agst Bruyere filly, 5 to 1 each agst Deepdene and Aloof, 8 to 1 agst Fire Fiend, and 10 to 1 each agst Bicorniger, Roida, and others; Bruyere filly jumped off in advance of Aloof and Roida, with Gold Wave gelding and Deepdene next, and Bicorniger in the rear, to the distance, where Bicorniger drew into the second place, and, quickly getting the best of Bruyere filly, won feasily by a length and a half; a bad third. Deepdene was fourth, Gold Wave gelding fifth, Aloof next, and Oak Day last. 2.40—The MERSEY STAKES of £ 550 second to receive 250; for two year olds penalties, etc. Five furlongs and a half. Mr Houldsworth's Morning Dew, 8st 71b M Cannon 1 Sir J Blundell Maple's Devon, 8st 71b Calder 2 Winner trained by Ryan, Newmarket. Betting-5 to 2 on Devon. Devon made the running to the inside distance, where Morning Dew drew to the front and won by a length and a half. 3.20-The LIVERPOOL CUP of m,200 the second to receive £125, an* the third R75 from the stakes a handicap. Cup Course, one mile three furlongs. Mr Jersey's Brayhead, 3y 6st 51b Jones 1 Mr A F Calvert's Clwyd, 6y SstVlb R'ckaby 2 Duke of Westminster's Labrador, 4y 9st M Cannon 3 Mr Reid Walker's Dinna Forget, 5y 8st61b ..Finlay 0 Lord Ellesmere's VHliers, 5. 7st 41b .S Chandley 0 Lord Stanley's The Guibdi" 3y 7st Ilb Robinson 0 Winner trained by F. Webb, Newmarket. Betht:g—15 to 8 a.g?t Dinna Forget, 3 to 1 agst Labrador, 4 to 1 agst Villiers. 6 to 1 &g'J Clwyd, 10 to 1 agst Brayhead, and 100 to 7 agst The Guide. 3.50-The JUVENILE PLATE of £125, for two year olds the winner to be sold for 211)0 second to receive £5. Five furlongs. COURSE BETTING BEFORE RACING. LIVERPOOL CUP. 2 to 1 agst Dinna forget (o) 100 to 30 Labrador (o) 4 to 1 Villiers (t & o) 4 to 1 Clwyd (t & o) 10 to 1 Any other (o) I AnnrrroVAT. ARRTVAT-S Break of Day, Deepdene, lab.tdor. n-refleiid, Rust, Mandorla, Bato, Birchy Bircliy, Hieland Laddie) Chin Chin, Angeiia, Thorncill, Galatia, Dinna. Forget, Tarouinius, Knockdon, Lo Ben, Miss Arclier. Tryst, Whittlebury, Bittern, Mint, Prunes, Lady Galloway, Highwayman, ltoida, Canonbury, King Tartar, Samola, Villiers, The Guide, Brayhead, The Don, Little Bob, Princess Anne, Esther Waters,' Fortalice, Morning Dew, Oak Day, Prosperous' Hellenic, Rontgen, Bicoruiger, Redpole, Empetrum Superb, and Clwyd.

I To-day's Starting Prices. LIVERPOOL. PRICES. NO. OF A RACK. E RUNNR.S. WINNER. Sportsman.Sp"rtinr) Life Knowsley 3 C,¡\latlQ. 3 to 1 ag 3 to 1 ae Flying 5 The Don. 5 to 2ag 5 to 2 ag J o.ïffe 8 Bicoruiger" 10 to 1 ag 10 to 1 ag Mersey 2 MorningDew 5 to 2 ag 5 to 2 an Cup 6 Brayhead 10 to 1 ag 10 to 1 ag

I Offioial Scratching. fsirm.iB* *r MKSSRS WKATHERBT.I I stewards Uup-ncluguslae. Crabbet Plate, Gatwick—Mortlake. Gatwick engagements Kumasi, ROdbourne, Mowbray. Newton engaqeinents-Leiiterer, Charisia. All handicaps where the weights have appeared- The Otter; All engagements in Mr Lorillard's name—Bar3 vl' All engagements-Carolside.

I Newmarket Training Notes, I JOY OUR NBWMARKKT COURKSPONDKNT NKWMAKKET. Thursday.-On the Racecourse side, Canno.-i's Son o' Mine, Alhmbra colt., The Farue, His Reverence, and Fair Ascot galloped .?mi!e. Jennings's jun, Happy Return, Doremi, and Counsellor went a mile and a hAlf; Duanua and Joust goiniz a mile j a quarter. Marsh's Glen tilt and Safetv Pin irl'lir^w nearly two miles; Kilkerran, ffirkf^'i Lfe a'Sd £ P.lv weresentsixf urlongs. Walters'* Quarrel ealloned a mile • Full Annour covered IX hlrlong. Waugh's, beu.. La Dauphin, St-, l,'ort,. Artl??bir, and Ernie had a similar gallop.^ Golding s Zina, Overdue, Simola Gnbou, S?t.. and G?de??e??t .? ?d f??l??S:' Archer's Conroy and Prinze Hill went six furlongs' and'^quartw? Friolera and n.?ne galloped a mile 3.Dd.. quarter. ??i?. ??.'S?ons's .Percent? am! Theo- phaue galloped a mile and a quarwr. J.D?WMn- !len., Kyoto, ???'-ton, and F&bter went ??n. ? ?. u "2* R?' ?c-en.CeU. and Senm.' ile. Ri?fl" had a ??'?'' gallop Jams'* S?? ? ? ?""? five ?.!on?. J?der'a Pep- rc,oru and Silver Fox went six furlongs, J?ewn? ? 'l-may-Care, Knight of the 'ihistie..?; HI1!1w)' ?f"? negotiated a mfle; Amphora, and AItes? So&tL wfe- Pickering Marten, KinsiUa, and T 1 five furlongs. n.w? vtwiclt~Spo°k, Manager, Teredo, Ultima- tum, Huckleberry, JavaUu. Vervain, Outpo?F?y Burney, St. Nicblas. For Newtoa-te-Wuiows—Bit o' FIuB.

??IPB for s*burday- S?d Is for wire. No wm next free. -MinUu, Borneo House, York. 715 UUTSIDM'S CODE—0, b. m, w, g. Also good to-da6y ?' h, w. ? m. Price 6d.-CardiC agent ? OWliforo, Newsagent; etc, St. AlarysLreeL

I The forthcoming 3t. Legar will be worth ;85,575 to the owner of the winner— £ 125 more than the Dttrby. l Oh!8ndry and Velasqusj have !tft Newmarket for FlmEElme to mplete their ptepMUttOM for ?the St..Leger.

Sir J. Blundell Maple has arranged for The Owl to stand at the Cobham Stud for the next and ensuing seasons, and the well-bred son of Wisdom and Rsttlewings will occupy poor old Pebronel's vacant box. The filly by Common ouc .f Needles, the winner of the Great Lancashire Breeders' Produce Staka at Liverpool, has earned an additional 121b for the Jolliffo Two Year Old Stakes to-day, raising her burden to 9sfc 91b. Any well-inspired movement on behalf of Maluma for the Stewards' Cup should receive the attention of careful people. This mare-one of Mrs Langtry's Australians-boasts excellent form "down under," and has escaped with the feather," for a five year old, of 6st llib. It was at Aintrea last July that Galtee More susbained his only defeat, when he ran a dead- heat with Gioncally (to whom he was giving Sib) for the Great Lancashire Breeders' Produce Skes, the pair being beaten a short head by Brig. who had 2ib the best of the weights with the Derby winner. Lord Rosebery mart b8 dubbed the "Champion Sfnond This is his record for the present year: -V elasquez, second for Two Thousand Guineas, Derby, and Eclipse Stakes—total value, £ 18,435 Cl,-Iaiidry, second for Oaks-valu9, £ 4,215; E't second for Sandown Breeders'—value, £ 4;257 total, £ 26,907. This sum would have I looked rather useful tacked on to the £ 13,467 already won by his Lordship's horses. The accapfcanoes for tbeGoodwood Stakes(eigbt out of thirty) promise the most wretched field that has ever contested that honourable prize. Ouly the top weight of those left iu, Nouveau Riche, has any claims whatever to reputation, and the handicap looks at his mercy. We may see whether Gientiit can do anything on the strength of his home gallops with Persimmon, but unless there is anything in the rumours of Fordington's private form, the race looks like being devoid of all interest. A grand finish was seen at Liverpool yesterday for the Great Lancashire Breeders' Produce Stakes, in which the penalised Bittern just had the oall of the N«ed!es filly, second to M.D. in the Whitsuntide Plate at New Barns. Bittern did not begin so weU as either The Khedive or the Needles filly, but he put in some good work at last. Too late, however, to reach Mr A James's unnamed one, who, after a desperate finish, pulled through, all out, by the shortest of heads. The Liverpool Summer Cup never seems to have recovered from the blow it received when the late Mr Fred Swindell squared nearly everything in the race so as to allow Black Deer to win in 1864. What he did was to buy up all the horses that seemed to have a chance, and Black Deer was backed at whatever odds the bookmakers cared to ask for. The result was nearly being a catastrophe. There were only three runners, and directly the start took place one of them prudently bolted. With tha other two there was a desperate race, and had not the jockey of Black Deer, on whom 5 to 2 was laid, crossed" the other one, the squaring would baVtóo become undone. It is much to be regretted that it didn't. Referring tc Count Schomberg's chance in the Stewards' Cup, Augur says It will be a remarkable thing for a long-distance champion and hurdle-racer to turn sprinter as well, but there is a case in Turf history that matches, as I saw Cosmopolite win five or six steeplechases and if he could have been got in on anything like reasonable terms he would have been stood for an enormous amount to win the Grand National. A mistake was made, though, in showing his pretensions too quickly, and so he got top weight at Liverpool, was scratched, and his attentions being confined to the flat he ran well in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood but his great feat as a speedy one was accomplished a little later on, when he won the Great Eastern Counties' Handi. cap (six furlongs) under the big burden of 9st 101b, beating a good field.

The Accident to Cold Steel. 1 The accident to Cold Steel, who bolted prior to the Molyneux Plate at Liverpool yesterday, turns out to be more serious than at first thought, as when the horse got across the rails he smashed three ribs and nvjurea himself so badly that it was at first decided to shoot him, but for the present he remains at Aintree Farm, though slight hopes are entertained of saving the son of Timothy and Tenax.

CARDIFF TRAMWAYS. Obstinacy of the C8mpany. Alderman Jacobs, at a meeting of the Cardiff Public Works Committee this morning, called attention to the newspaper reports upon the question of the tramways. He under. stood that some time ago they passed a resolution to pave St. Mary-street with wood, and now he saw the Tramways Company had, according to the report, absolutely declined to go on with the work in the fine weather. It was a great hardship now that they had the work ready to go on they had to await their con. venience. It seemed to him tbab they, were ruling the Corporation instead of the Corporation ruling the company. Councillor I Mildon would withdraw every single concession. Mr Harpur said the company were granted several concessione, but they were all conditional upon the acceptance by them of the agreement which had not yet been signed. In a letter to thecommittee the engineer of the company said of the clause in reference to the 10 per cent. depreciation was withdrawn, and a more quitable rate sub- stituted, the question of where the work could be cDmnicRced could be arranged. His directors were greatly surprised at the statement of the borough engineer, that they had no intention of doing the work of doubling the line in St. Mary-street until the winter. Mr Glenn further said that be had been instructed to obtain tenders as soon as the agreement was signed. Mr Harpur said he also had a letter from Mr Glenn, in which the latter asked for the grounds for Mr Harpur's statement that the work would not be carried out until the winter. Mr Harpur replied that the newspaper report was perfectly correct, and his state- ment was based upjn the faot that Mr Glenn had repeatedly told him that the company would not undertake any alteration to the tramways during the summer months, as it would interfere with the summer traffic. Having that statement in mind and the fact that the directors of the company declined absolutely to commence or finish any portion of their work in a specified timeit appeared perfectly clear that they would not undertake any work during the summer. Ml. Harpur ,continued that he was fully of opinion that that had been one of the causes of the objections and delays by the company's directors. He told his committee, Mr Harpur concluded, that was his opinion, and that opinion remained unshaken.— The Chairman approved Mr Harper's reply. —Mr Alildon There is only one remedy— municipalisation, Mr said he thought they were only wasting time. He for one had felt on many occasions that those who pressed for municipalisation were going too far, but from the way the company had acted on that occasion and on previous occasions he had quite altered his views.

I WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. Almost immediately after the opening of this morning's session an animated debate arose on the report of the Special Committee on the order of conference sessions. Amongst those who took a leading share in the disoussion were the Rev. Dr. Waller (the ex-president), Dr. Marshall Randies, Dr. Jenkins, Rev. Henry Scott, Rev. J. A. Sharpe (Bumingham), Rsv. John S. Simon (Bristol), Rev. Joseph Posnett (Leicester), Dr, Ri, and the Rsv. Frederick ( L c,ict,ster ) Dt- R' g W. Al:tc(luiial(i. The debate throughout was ,excellent, but with one or two excepbions the addresses were adverse to the propasals of the special committee, who report in favour of change. It was notable that Dr. Stephenson, Mr Price Hughes, and others who strongly favour the proposals, did not attempt to speak. The pastoral session being manifestly against the proposals it was decided to take no vote, As the conference rose the death of the Welsh minister in Liverpool was announced.

I COLLISION AT SWANSEA DOCKS. On Tuesday evening, while the steamer Usk was sWlDlCiv in the South Dook, ber bow canu, in contact with the Treieigb, which was mootod alongside tbe quay, and smashed several platag.

THE AOOIDENT AT PENARTH, Mrs Sydenham, who, as reported on the 2nd page, met with an accident at Penarth thir morning, died between 1 and 2 o'clock this affcv noon.

SWIMMING. CARDIFF Y.M.C.A. CLUB. The usual monthly race in connection wl* the above club was held on Tuesday at the Oof poration Baths. As a variation to the ordinarf run of races, a team race was held. Three teamt entered, and after a very close contest Messrs Lee- Melhnish, and Thomas were declared the winner*-

(frOG for ClassiltcattOiL \\7ANTED, youM Man to do round aDd awttt b sIaughteriOE.—Apply. stating salary, to 94, CaMH rotd. Cardiff. Mt W- A.TËD:-Î.ady'1 Pneumatic Bicycle, fitted complete! v T Youth's Cushion (7 to 10) Child's HmaU TriCJOl all must be reliable make&, in good condition, and CIMM I lowest price,-C 845, Echo Omce. Cardie. B? PIECE of Cabbage for &le near Roath PaA—App)y t, Jr Crwys road, Baath. (44 rPO Gentlemen and Others.—Good Bred Mare. 14.1. sis JL years: veterinary examination trial allowed mnit sell.—67, North road. Blackweir, Cardiff. B32 BARGAIN.—Pneumatic Safety, all complete, £ S 15:? Apply Old Arcade Dining Rooms, Church Bt. U&rddf. WANTED, respectable girl, 15 to 16 food of chUdreo TV —Apply (between 2 and 3) Mrs Davies, 7, OyrlJ crescent, Roath. 83i V\7 ANTED, & General Servant for housework.—Apply Mb V» Soph in street. Docks. 837 GENERAL Bervant wanted.—Apply (between 6 and \Jf p.m.) No. 6. Lougcross street. Roath, Cardiff. 836 WANTED immediately, General Servants stam?.— Mrs Evans's Registry, Elm stn"et, C.rdi1f. DüeIh gaged good Cooks, House-Parlourmaid8, Morses, Younf 8ervant6, and Charwomen. 821 WANTED, respectable Errand Boy a!M ApMentic? W AlIPC:b4?o:O:¡ the well-known Never Too Late To Mend," Canton. 88 OJ' ANTED, Omce Boy in?olieitor's?fBce.—Apply -in handwriting to Mr Bradley, Solicitor. Hiah ,t., Canua WANTED, a strong Girl as General Servant goo4 T wages.—Apply Mrs Humphries. Talbot Hotel, Newport. 'pORTABLKEn?inee. Mortar Mill, and Saw BencbelH sale or hire machinery replaced and exchaueci.- Clarence Wharf, Newport, e MRS Robins, 192, Commercial road, Newport, purchaser iM. of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Cast-off Clothing orders and parcels receive immediate attention WANTED at once, &mart Junior, used to tbe grocery trade eood referew;es.-Apub 46, Ha¡h 1trHt" Newport, Mon. 950e t?7 ANTED at Once, Yoanc Man M Porter and able ta drive horse.-Arnold and 00" Ironmongers, Newport. VILLAS.—Bangor road, Roath Park: three T dining, drawing, etc. hot and cold bath ..0. cheap to immedlate purchaser. Vïès Claude road, Roath Park: some ot the v prettiest houses in Cardiff five bedrooms and latest improvements long turfed gardens. VILLAS. — Colum road (top Park pt?oet: hDd- ViIl&3: drawing, dining, and brea.kfut roo.- kitchen^ scullery, coal cellar, bath, W.e. bot -ter through- out: fitted and finished ill first-class style. VILLAS.—Neville ?tt?et. RtversMe close to town V roomed Vi)tM letting at 17? 6d weekly bMtMnt immediate purchasers. T7ILLAS.—Good time to boy. Mortgages arranged te VIr:=r8te a. :8Bn,: 99. Claude road. Cardiff. FURNISHED Rnom ecit a dressmaker or suit one or two ladies at busineas during the da,: rent is weekly. -Apply No.3, Creighton place. Call 7 to I p.m. B40 TOI.et. good six-roomed BoWles. with prdena, near JL Mttad?e Station,-Apply Woodtt?rd.U&cdtft StMioa. SUPERIOR Furnished Sitting, one or two bedrooms, te Let; bath, good cooking ana attendance no child re v -Appl, 13, Northcote street. 139 STRONG Girl about 20 to assist in Housework.—Applr P 42, Partridge road, Cardiff. Bl BOOT Trade.—Smart Assistants stated, used to puahinp trade state a.e, salary, andtnxperienoe. Public Bece&t Boot Market, Fc?nd3te. MO GROCERY Business for Disposal, bMineM end of CMt lisle street: stock at value no goodwill: splendid ohance for young man starting.—Write E 849, Echo Offic% Cardiff. 849 LODGINGS for a Young Gentleman or two with co. JLJ fonable widow t?dv.—Appty 14. Mark 6treet,KiTeraid? Cardiff. 846 AT SoL Phillips (The Old Firm), Pawnbroker aa4 ?3L JeweUer. ?!. CtroHne street Ctrdtff. M5a A Benson's Silver English Lever, 15s, warranted 6 yea", A- good as new. 945e A large assortment of Lady's Gold Dress Rings ail A. "s 6d each. 946e A Silver Geneva Watch, Albert included, 10s 6d, wav ranted for 3 years. S45e A 9ct. Gold Curb Albert and Seal, a special bargain, onls A 408. 946a A Gent's 180t.Gold English Lever, C5 ISs warranted for 5 years. 945e A14CU Lady's Gold Geneva Watch, 29s: warranted fôi1 A years. 946e A large Assortment of Solid Silver Alberts, all at Sa M A tach. 945e A Silver EnglMh LeTer, 25a Wtrnmted for three 7ei:;¡,- c j L 9<Sw AT the only Addreat—43. 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IIOi 6-TI!dnn-rÕadcanton.-corner Houe to Let: hot Mtt ? cold bath, just papered, &;C" rent 12a weekiy.—Appiy K Guun, Weiugate Chambers. b U. jFURNISHED Ap)Mtment6 (two or threefo«Mt. '*I ?-? crate: no childien tenns very moderate.-l0, Oxfat« street, Koath. Sit W ANTED, an experienced CoKee-room Waitress aM Cbambermaid and House-CbambermaM.—AMtt ImpMiat Hotel Cardiff. <13? ANTED, smar?ad about 17 live out.—Apply pew "'°°?'y' W. J?mea. H<Mier. etc. 46. Queen .tr" Cardiff (opposite the Empire). 114 w ANTED immediat ely, a good General Servant.—Aps is y v Mrs Jones, 126, Queen street. Ilt V\7 ANTED i;miâ.-l,. a smart Boy to sell newspapen v and make himself aenerally useful Cood char Apply 47, Albany road, Cardiff. 816 N0.4, Church road, 5 bedrooms, w.c., bathroom also Radnor road. — Pyle, House Agent, 75, Clare roiu), Cardiff. 817 ?ELLOWfrouted AmMon Parrot .peake auentj? mimicH, whistles, kIsses, scratch it's pole.sbake handir danoa, k. to be sold with grand drawing-room ca¡e. QTsullivan, 70, Millicent street, Cardiff. 816 To I?et. No. t2, Mis kin street hot and cold bath P08t session Aug. 2od.— Apply Wl/h8ms. Z>. HopI Arow, ?RES?MAKIKG. nt, style Enaranteed :dreeee* mad< from 6s. Allo Lodgings for two rupeoLable youuf ladies in business.—Apply 165, Inverness p)aoe. Roath. M OFFICES to Let(two good rooms) in St. Mary street > rent £ 15-—R. B. Batcbelor, Architect, 92, 8t Mary afc GiBBS and do., Licensed Horse Slaughterers.—Deal horses, cows, etc., remonet promptly free of charge. Condemn or old animals purchased aud del!troFe4. OertjfiBD.=-277, Cowbridge rd.. Canton, Cardiff. #flf Wf ANTED, respectable Girl to help with housework, 11 used to children, age 14 to 16.-Appl, 2, Davitr street, Roath. 809 1.1OUND, Lady's Watch and Cbain.-Apply 111, Bail I' street. MO SMALL BO"t and Shoe Business in best part of Gra. town, With good repairing trade, which could Iw doubled becchM. nxturee. and n.ttmxt at ?at<taiion < stock optional Apply W'. Pae:8_t2' CO\VHRIDGE road, Cantou.—Nice modern Residence ht V^ Let, juct decorated throughout.—For terms apply f. E. Gunn, Westxatc Chambers <? 4^AIUNS street, Cathays.—Several Cottages to 'J recently papered, &c" rent 6s 6d weekly.-Âppl, J, 1£. Conn, Westgate Chambers. 803 CLOVEN Y street, SptoHiu.ds.—HouM to Let, in <oo? ? cond?ion. rent 8s weekly.—Apply J. E. Guno. Wee?- gite Chambers. 8f4 20. Kincraig street, Castle road, containing 6 rooms, hoi bath upstairs w.o. cellar, Ac. price £ 450.—Apple- 0" premic6«, 649 t,?'AN TED at once, sroDI Boy for ErnulIu. -1 tV Ctit?on ?reet.. 790 WANTED, Rood Plain Cook, used to Business House. TT Appiy Marine HMtaur.tnt. Ilfracombe. 7M '&7 ANTED:t;eo :i;i;oebt Mber meW v v need apply,—Win. Thomas, Pla8terer, 20, Brynhe» loc terrace. Mhhw V?le. 7M \7 ANTKD to Purchase, a 6 -r'roomt'douae in respect; able neiehbourhood in or nea? 8&rdiU.-A44r8A t; 791, Echo, Cardiff. 791 W' ANTED, good General for Clifton Hotel at orme. Mrs Hill, 349, Cowbridge road. 788 WANTED. Young Man to assist in Bakehouse, hety TT make dough, and deliver good references.—Ap» 10, Stuart street. Docks, TO* = TTENBTIAN Blinds, 4id per foot, any colour, paid tt v country builders liberally treated with list tree.—2f Tudor road, Cardiff. 718 WANTED, an energetic youug Mau with ,.oodclälr a& :;econd hand for the General Drapery penaanetf. situatiou.-Add, with full particulars and stating salaq/ required, Prodll Bros., Uoitford, Gloucestershire. 794 AGENTS Wanted everywhere.—Summary Account -nL for shopkeepers, hotel-keepers, inn-keepers, etc.! energetic salesmen earn £ 4 Pamphilon, Congleton. Cheshire. 79S tJ APETY La dy'a PneumaMc? bat)* throughout: S<10? ?—Write C 796, Echo Onice. Cuddf. \\7ANTED7 ituation asT Shepherd or General Wef? v man understands all kind of farm work goov character.—E. Williams. Brook House, Blackbrook, Moa mouth, 791 ij??&?te.?Patumattc ?tety. D\mlop ?rea. taMM I' epokes. in 1000 COnditi.D, JE6.—Apply 6, C?o? BmJ( Treforest. GLOVER'S No. 1 Patent FIOõd 8pUttiiï;chi1 ?jr !.e?f feed. and Blabbing kmfe. equal new 1P)euGU' bar?m.-Rowbotham and &).. Stockport. 9M< SPECÏAL-:Ñ OTÏüE.Ü THE PUBLI(r, s, H. BROOKS. The Pawnbrokers' Auctioneer, who sold at 85.8t Maiy-streec, Cardiff, has closed his Sales until fctV 2nd of August Business will then be carried on at usual. All deposits and repairs to be called for oe the 4t)), gOf SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT. gOL J3 H1 L L I P S "THE OLD FIHM, PAWNBROKER & JEWELLER, 43 (JAROHNE.ST., QARDIFi IS NOW OFFERING SOME VBRY SPECIAL TTINEt IN GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, CHAINS, LADIES' AND GENTS' RINGS, PINS, BROOCHBf Ac. FIELD, MARINE, AND OPERA GLASSES. ALSO A GRAND ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' AND GENTS' SILVER MOUNTCf STICKS AND UMBRELLAS. Undoubted Saving of 40 per Ceftt. Note the only Address :— 43 CAROLINE-ST,. CA.RUIFJI. i SEE WINDOWS < I

-7- favourite. Yorkmint ouiy cantered in frout, and quickly lost his place immediately racing pace became the order. Wood took a pull at Galatia below the bottom, and then came with a run and snuffed out Fortalioe veiy summarily on reaching the distance. This sort of form brings profit to none but the bookmakers. One of the earliest items of interest conoeming tha Cap croppod up in the confident manner in which Clwyd s supporters wagered all day yester- day. The horse was put about as a doubtful runner, but the market this morning quickly showed that Mr Calvert expected to win. This demand naturally opened out the prices tendered against Dinna Forget, but Labrador was steady as second favourite, and the Kingsclere oolt never looked fitter than to-day. First thoughts proved best in the Flying Welter, as The Don, who opened favourite but got displaced as the wagering developed, won rather easily. The degenerate High Treasurer refused to make the slightest effort when the pinch came. M. Cannon was able to ride The Don by putting up lib overweight. A big backer who snpports Wood and Cannon every mount seems to beat the bookmakers every day on his system. Bruyere filly bad run well enough in Mandorla's race on the previous afternoon to entitle her to first choice for the Jolliffe Stakes, and she beat all those whose form was known, but met a superior in the dark oolt Biscorniger, who comes from Tom Chaloner's stable. The winner is a good-looking chestnut, with bone and substance enough to suggest his being able to carry such a little thing as the Bruyere filly.