The South Wales Star

ATTEMPTED MURDER AT BARRY DOCK. INFURIATED ATTACK ON A WIFE AND DAUGHTER. A MA OMAN'S RASH ACT. A deal of excitement has been caused through- out the Barry district by a thrilling incident which occurred at Barry Dock early on Wed- nesday morning. A labourer, named James Denbury, aged Gl, who resides with his family at No. 8, Burlington-street, has, it appears, been for some time past very weak in his mind, and has had to be attended to on very fre- quent occasions by Dr. Neale, Barry. The family have been repeatedly told by that medical gentleman to exercise a strict watch over Denbury in view of his dangerous mental condition. It appears that he has been especially strange in his manner during the past few days, consequently his wife and children have been very much concerned about him, and equally cautious in watching. It was found necessary to keep out of his way knives, forks, &c., it having been noticed that such articles appeared to have a peculiar fascination for him. Mrs. Denbury retired to rest with her husband as usual on Tuesday night, the other person in the house being a daughter, 1D years of age, and the younger son who slept in adjoining rooms. As has been the case at night since Christmas, a light was burning in the room. Denbury became exceedingly restless during the night, acting towards his wife in a very strange and threatening manner. Towards six o'clock in the morning, while Mrs. Denbury was sleeping with her back towards her hus- band, he rose in quite a frenzy, forced her on her back, and after placing his knees on her chest, seized her by the throat with one hand, searching under the pillows with the other as if endeavouring tofinù something. The frightened woman called out, Good God, Denbury, what are you going to do ?" Seizing a huge '"Jack'- knife, six or. eight inches long, he said, "I will show you." The poor woman endeavoured to seize the knife, scream- ing at the top of her voice the while. He gradually, however, overcame her, and while in the act of drawing the blade across her throat, the daughter rushed into the room, and, seeing what was about to happen, caught hold of her father by the shoulders, and managed to prevent him carrying out his purpose so far as the mother was concerned. Turning on his daughter, however, the infuriated madman struck at her in the face with the knife, inflicting a wound from the forehead to the lower part of the face, the cut near the mouth being especially deep. Mother and daughter managed to then escape from the room, the son, who had just arrived, holding the handle of the door of the room to prevent his doing further injury. Mrs. Denbury, in her nightdress, went and called several neighbours, Mrs. Davies, who lives next door, going for the police, and a man, named Gildey, going into the house and watch- ing Denbury. Dr. Gore shortly afterwards arrived, and stitched the unfortunate girl's face, which had been bleeding profusely in the meantime. During the morning Denbury, in charge of Police-constable Smith and Mr. David Edwards, the local relieving officer, was conveyed to the Cardiff Union Asylum. Our representative called at 8, Burlington-street late en Wednesday night, and learned that the injured girl was progressing as favourably as could be expected. Denbury, up till about six months ago, wa3 working for Mr. William Thomas, Hayes Farm, Sully, with whom he had been employed for about 21 years.

PENARTH POLICE COURT. —>— MONDAY.—Before Mr. J. Corbett (chairman) and Mr. John Duncan. MILK ADULTF.RATION.—A Holton milk vendor was charged with adulterating milk.—Alfred Edgar Leyshon, inspector of nuisances for the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board, said on February 17th last he saw the defendant selling milk at Barry Dock. Witness purchased half a pint of milk and divided it into three samples, which where then properly sealed, one part being handed to defendant, the second to the public analyst at Swansea, the third he kept himself. He had received from the analyst a certificate showing that the milk contained nine per cent. of water.—Defendant said he was sure there was no water in the milk.—The Bench said the defendant was liable to a penalty of £20, but as it was not a serious case they would only fine him :£1 including costs. ANOTHER CASE.—A Pencoedtre milk-seller was also charged with a similar offence. Mr. F. P. Jones-Lloyd defended.—Inspector Leyshon said that on the 13th of February he purchased from the defendant in Barry-road half a pint of milk, dividing it as in the previous case. The public analyst certificate showed that the milk contained 29 per cent. of water.—Mr. F. P. Jones-Lloyd delivered a spirited address for the defence, calling evidence to show that the milk had not been tampered with since it had left the premises of the three farmers who supplied it, and stating that there was no doubt that the person who had adulterated the milk was one of the three persons referred to.—Fined £ 2 and costs. ILLEGALLY REMOVING CATTLE.—John Wil- liams, Cardiff, was charged with removing, con- trary to a Local Government Board declaration, ten sheep.—Inspector Kicg proved the case.—Mr. Parker, who defended, eomplained that the order was not notified in the Cardiff markets, and, indeed, was not sufficiently published throughout the country.—The Bench said it was quite possible that there was ignorance of the order. and. under the circumstances, defendant would only be fined 5s. and costs. But if. in the future. the order was not complied with, a severe penalty would be inflicted. Samuel Amos was charged with a similar offence on the 25th ult.—Sergeant Sansom proved. the offence.—10s. and costs. Richard Guy. Penarth. was charged with illegally removing 33 pigs.—The Bench considered there was an informality in the taking out of the summons, and dismissed the case. DRUNKENNESS.—Henry Jenkins. Penarth, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk and disorderly at Penarth.—Police-constable Eaden proved the case. CHARGE AGAINST A WIFE.—Mary Wedge was charged with illegally removing furniture, the property of her husband. — Mr. F. P. Jones-Lloyd prosecuted.—Frederick Wedge, rigger, Barry Dock, said he was the husband of the accused. On the 8th of March he left his house as usual, and when he returned in the evening every- thing was devastated—(laughter)—the bulk of the furniture which was his property being re- moved. She stated several times that she in- tended to removed the furniture. The furniture was now at 32, Evan-street, in the name of a former lodger of his.—Defendant stated that when she was apart from her husband, she paid him £1 to go to sea. There were only two rooms, full of furniture then. and defendant told her if she paid the rent she could have the furniture. She had earned £ 40 through working at an hotel, and she had spent a deal of it in getting additional furni- ture.—The case was adjourned to the following Thursday week at Barry Dock. ALLEGED FELONY.—John McGaul was charged ou remand with stealing a quantity of clothing, value £ 3 10s., the property of James Webb, board- ing house-keeper. Holme-street Cadoxton.—On the application of the police, the case was ad- journed for another week.

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THE CRISIS ON THE RAILWAYS. -♦ — DISSATISFACTION AMONG THE MEN. MR. HARFORD AT PONTYPRIDD. A SIGNALMAN PRESENTED WITH £50. On Sunday morning last a very well attended meeting of railwaymen was held at the Graig Schools, Pontypridd, for the purpose of presenting a cheque of 150 to Mr. William Williams, Grover- street, late signalman in the employ of the Taff Vale Company, in recognition of his services to tke Union, and as a token of sympathy with him upon his dismissal from the services of the company. The chair was occupied by Mr. Moses Jones, Havod. the President of the Pontypridd Branch of the A.S.R.S., who, in the course of his opening re- marks, said that he hoped that the gathering would further the interest of the Society and the cause of the railwaymen in general. (Hear, hear.) The gathering was a pleasant one, for they had come there to witness the fruits of being a member of the Society. (Cheers.) Mr. Williams happened to be on duty as a signalman when the recent collision took place in Pontypridd, and for some time past had unjustly suffered under the stigma that he was partly re- sponsible for the accident. They had that day. however, met to make a declaration that their brother was free from all blame—(applause)— and the £50 presented to him was only an assu- ranee on their part of fellow-feeling and sympathy, and of their firm belief in the innocence of Mr. Williams of the charge brought against him. (Loud applause.) Mr. Thomas, of Bath, member of the executive of the A.S.R.S.. said he had come there t., convey to the Pontypridd branch the opinion of the execu- tive that Mr. Williams had only done his duty in the matter. He had watched all the incidents attached to the accident, and as soon as he heard that an enquiry was to be made he felt certain that someone who had taken part in the struggle of 1890 was doomed. He had taken considerable interest in that struggle, for he commenced to work on the Taff Vale Railway 32 years ago, and it set his warm Welsh blood boiling to notice how his fellow- countrymen. who had fought the battle for their brethren all over the country, were being treated by their masters. (Cheers.) They won that battle, but he had noticed that the redresses then ob- tained were being taken away, and he knew quite well that it was one thing to obtain concessions, but quite a different thing to maintain them. and unless they took care they would find that all the concessions obtained in 1890 would be nibbled away by the company, and they would have to fight the battle over again. He would advise them all to stick well together and to the society, and to make it 0 a society which would welcome all railway workers—plate- layers, engine-drivers, porters, and signalmen. (Cheers.) Having referred to the hours question Mr. Thomas defied anyone to convince him that a man who had worked for 10 hours on a railway was a fit person to go on duty again, and yet this was being done all along. (Hear, hear.) Ever since he had worked on the railway he had set his face against overtime, no matter how it was paid for, for a man who worked overtime did not do justice to himself, to the public, nor to the com- pany. (Loud applause.) In conclusion he said it gave him great pleasure to be among them on such an auspicious occasion, and hoped all railwaymen would look upon Mr. Williams as a man who stood by them in time of need. Now they were organised they could go fearlessly to their superiors, and demand their rights, for they knew they had force behind them, should they have cause to go to extremities but. at the same time, they should not abuse that force, and only use it when everything else had failed. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Hutchings then, amid considerable en- thusiasm. handed to Mr. Williams, on behalf of the executive, a cheque for £ 50. Mr. W. Williams, who was most cordially re- ceived, returned thanks, and remarked that the sympathy and kindness extended to him was all the more appreciated under the circumstances in which he had been placed by his dismissal from the service of the Taff Vale Railway. (Cheers.) He felt that in taking the active part he did in the recent railway strike he had merely done his duty to himself and his fellow workers, and it had never occurred to him that the officials of the company would have been so ungentlemanly as to have marked any man. (Loud cheers.) As to the collision referred to, the evidence at the enquiry was sufficient to convince the public, if not Colonel Rich himself, who conducted that enquiry, that there was little, if any, blame at- tached to him. Had the officials of the company taken the ordinary precaution of issuing special instructions with reference to the volunteer train that caused the mischief, thoy could have worked the trains without any accident. (Hear, hear.) And he felt sure that had the accident resulted in a death, they would have received much more fair play from a coroner's jury than they had received. (Cheers.) He had lost his situation under the company, but now that he knew he had the sym- pathy of the general body of railway servants, he had nothing whatever to regret. (Applause.) Councillor W. Spickett, who next spoke, re- marked that he was in thorough sympathy with the society. He had known Mr. Williams for some time, and had been closely connected with him, and felt it to be an honour to have such a man for a friend. (Hear, hear.) Referring again to the society, Councillor Spickett hoped that the mem- bers would impress upon the minds of those who had not become members the necessity for joining, in order that, should occasion arise, they would have no hesitation in demanding what was just from their employers. (Applause.) He was pleased to see that railwaymen had placed a programme before intending members of Parliament, and he hoped that all who required the help of the railwaymen would support their claims. Personally, he had occasion to thank the workingmen for the position he then held, and, although he was not strictly a labour representative—for he felt that, in order to be a proper labour representative, he would have to be chosen by the working- men themselves — yet he would, at all times, endeavour to represent the interests of labour in the district. (Loud applause.) It had already been proved that the workingmen of the Graig had more influence than some of the most influential individuals in the neighbourhood, because they had formed themselves into societies and amalgamated their strength. (Cheers.) HIiI hoped that the A.S.R.S. would prosper, and ad- vised the workmen not to rest satisfied until every class of servants had amalgamated with them. (Hear, hear.) Alluding to the recipient of the cheque, the popular councillor said he was not a disgraced man, for although he had been dismissed by the company, they had effectively proved their belief in his innocence by presenting him with the sum of £ 50, and he was certain that no society which had been established for the protec- tion of the working classes would squander its funds by giving as much as £50 to a man who had neglected his duty or had been guilty of misconduct. (Loud cheers.) The very fact that the Tag Vale Company had given Mr. Williams wages in lieu of notice proved to them that he had not been guilty of negligence upon the occasion of the recent catastrophe, and in conclusion he hoped that this presentation would incite them to stick as firm to' each other in the future as they had in the past. (Loud applause.) Mr. James E. Spickett followed in a similar strain. Mr. E. Harford, the general secretary of the A.S.R.S., was the next speaker, and in the course of an eloquent address expressed the pleasure he felt whilst witnessing the presentation to Mr. Wil- liams. (Hear, hear.) The last time he met them in that room it was to exchange mutual congratulations on the result of the late strike, which had proved such a grand object- lesson to the railway systqpis of the country. That day they witnessed the advantages of Unionism, which recognised their fallen brethren when tyranny overtook them. (Cheers.) He had always held that the old system of railway inspection was not to the advantage of the workmen. He had nothing to say against Col. Rich and other Govern- mentinspectors so far as their conduct was con- cerned, but if they had more of the practical element to look after cases which appertained to collisions and accidents it would be very much better for the workmen. (Cheers.) The present inspectors were well fitted for one portion of their duties, such as the examination of bridges, the con- struction of railways, and the engineering part of the work, but when it came to practical every- day-life they were as fa.r at sea as a. man who had never seen a railway. (Hear, hear.) Referring to the accident which occurred at PontyDridd in Sep- tember last, Mr. Harford said that, as far as the evidence went at the inquiry held into that acci- dent, he did not attach a tittle of blame to Mr. Williams—(applause)—and it was patent to every- body that had there been proper instructions given with reference to the special train the accident would not have occurred. Had he (Mr. Harford). as a practical man, conducted that inquiry instead of Colonel Rich. the military martinet, he would have said that the primary cause of the collision was the absence of official notice to the signalman in reference to the special train. There was not the least doubt in the minds of the Executive Com- mittee that the dismissal of Mr. Williams was due, not to his negligence—for no one could prove that—but to the fact that at the time of the strike he had taken a prominent part in the conferences of tho men. and the company had taken this opportunity to get rid of him. Public opinion also agreed as to the real cause why he was dismissed. (Hear, hear.) The society had made arrangements to question candidates for Parliamentary honours as to the appointment of sub-inspectors of railways who would be practical men, and he asked whether it was just to the rail-' way man to have men who knew nothing of their work to act as their judges. (Applause.) He was sorry to learn that the companies were beginning to take away from them in that locality some of the concessions they had obtained after the last struggle, and he had come to the district to try and get them righted. He did not want to be involved in such another struggle, and had already intimated that sound sense and judgment would carry the day, but at the same time he would warn them to stand shoulder to shoulder to claim their rights. If they were going to allow the company to break their pledges and nibble away little by little the concessions they hadgiven the battle of 1890 would have to be fought over again. He would ask them how they stood in the matter of organisation. It was his proud boast during the recent struggle to say that 93 per cent. of railway men in that locality were members of the society, and if they kept up their membership they would have no fear of the com- panies, for as long as the men were well organised strikes would become things of the past. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Harford then referred to the other railway societies which now endeavoured to join the A.S.R.S., and they had decided, by 103 to 1, in favour of amalgamation. (Applause.) In conclusion, he again advised them to be ready if called upon to act promptly as they did last August twelvemonth, and let it be known that they intended to stick to each other should occasion arise. (Cheers.) The representative of the No. 1 Cardiff Branch having spoken, a vote of thanks to the speakers, moved by Mr. George Maunders, and seconded by Mr. R. T. Richards, was unanimously passed. MEETING OF THE LLANTRISSANT BRANCH AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF RAILWAY SERVANTS. The ordinary meeting of the Llautrissant Branch was held on Sunday last. There was a crowded attendance, and amongst those present were Mr. Harford. General Lee. and some members from Pontypridd Branch. The usual business having been gone through, a call for new members was made, when seven applications were handed in and were enthusiastically received. Three members also applied for sick fund. The meeting was now made open for the purpose of presenting the super- annuation grant of £20 to one of the old members. The branch chairman presided, and, in the course of his opening remarks, said it gavo him great pleasure to welcome their friends and fellow-mem- bers from other branches, also their respected general secretary, amongst them that evening, to assist them to do honour to one who had been a genuine Trades Unionist for many years, and one who had stuck to this branch and the Union when it was surrounded by very dark clouds. (Cheers.) He was also pleased to see this brother get his just due. (Applause.) Mr. John. in a few well-chosen remarks, then presented the cheque to Bro. Lindsay, who, in replying, said it would have taken him a very long time to have saved that £20, but by 5d. per week put by in the A.S.R.S. Bank he was enabled, when the time came and when unable to work any more, to claim his just reward. Although the branch had seen some very dark days, and had come to a period when only two members remained, he had still stuck to his colours and principles, for if he had given up the Society at that time he should not be in the proud position in which he was that evening. (Cheers.) Bro. Maunders Lee, of Pontypridd Branch, in a very spirited manner referred to the pleasing duty which had been performed at Pontypridd in the morning by presenting a victimised signalman with a cheque for £50 for standing to the society in a time of need, and he urged upon all the necessity of everyone joining such a society for by doing so when in good bodily health they were in a position to say that they were doing their best to provide for those who they might leave behind them. Mr. E. Harford, who upon rising was heartily cheered, said it afforded him very great pleasure to be present that evening to do honour to one who had remained true to his Trades Union principles, and also to hear the words spoken with so much earnestness. He urged them to ponder over it, as it showed the value of the combination of working men and the benefit accruing from it. (Hear, hear.) He then dealt with the objects and benefits of the society, with every fund attached to the union, its stability and solvage, and impressed upon all the advisability of joining hands with their fellows, who were so fond of giving all sorts of excuses for not joining the society. He would defy any argument that might be brought against the society, for it had stood the test of nearly twenty years, and was still increasing, both nu- merically and financially. (Cheers.) He then dealt with the national programme, and showed what progress had been made with it in South Wales, Newcastle, Hull, and other places. Until they had to resort to force to obtain their most reasonable demands as laid down in the national programme, they should on no account allow public sympathy to be alienated from them. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Harford concluded a most earnest address by inviting any present not in the society to join at once, and by so doing keep the old chariot going until every man had got a fair day's work and a fair day's pay. (Loud cheers.) Brother Williams having addressed the meeting in a few well-chosen remarks, the usual votes of thanks was proposed and a very successful meeting brought to a close.

THE BUILDING TRADE OF PONTYPRIDD. DISPUTE BETWEEN MASTERS AND MEN. At present the situation between masters and men in the building trade is very strained, and un- less an amicable settlement can be arrived at before the first of May next, an unfortunate dispute may be expected, and this at present seems very im- probable, owing to the firm stand which the builders intend taking in resisting what they term the men's unjust demands. Last year a code of rules were submitted by the Operative Stone- masons' Society to the master builders, and these, after several conferences and a strike which lasted several days, were amended and signed by both the masters and the Committee of the Operative Stone- masons' Society. The different societies of the county, however, declined to sanction the rules in their amended form, and consequently there has been since that time no code of rules to work by, except the rules of 1890. and these, it is said, have never been properly adhered to by either I party. All the different trades connected with building at present demand a rise in wages varying from 1d. to Id. per hour, but the employers main- tain that this cannot be conceded. They point out also that they would be compelled to pay the higher rate to men who are not competent work- men simply because they are members of the different societies connected with the trade. The Master Builders' Association met at the New Inn Hotel, Pontypridd, on Thursday evening, when there was a very large attendance. A deputation from the Cardiff Master Builders' Association, consisting of Alderman David Jones (president), Mr. W. Thomas (of the firm of W. Thomas and Co.), and Mr. Shepherd, attended, and after they had ad- dressed the meeting it was resolved to take united action in the matter. The employers also framed counter proposals to be submitted to the men, among them being a proposal to abolish the rule prohibiting piece work, and to substitute for it the following :—" Each employer shall have power to conduct his business in the way he thinks most advantageous, more particularly in the letting of piece work, in taking apprentices, in using machin- ery and implements, and in other details of management not inconsistent with these rules. and which do not interfere with the individual liberty of the workman." Several other proposals were made, such as the rule dealing with the Com- mittee of Conciliation, rule governing walking time, &c. No conference has yet taken place be- tween masters and men, and it is sincerely hoped when they do meet that a way will be found out of the difficulty, and that an amicable settlement will be arrived at.

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PONTYPRIDD LOCAL BOAHD. ———<$.——— THE FIRE BRIGADE TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE RATES. GAS VERSUS ELECTRICITY. On Friday last the ordinary meeting of the Pontypridd Local Board was held, when there were present Messrs. D. Leyshon (chairman). James Roberts, J. James. P. Gowan. L. G. Lenox, L. Taylor, J. Snape, M. Hague, and H. LI. Grover (clerk). ALLOTMENTS. The Clerk read the provisions of a Bill in favour of urban sanitary authorities faking over the powers conferred upon County Council s'with refer- ence to allotments.—Mr. James Roberts said he could not agree with that suggestion, as he believed the County Council was the right authority to deal with allotments. The Bill was more applicable to an agricultural than to a mining district, the object of the Bill being to tie people down to the soil in the agricultural district, and so obviate the rush to urban districts. It was clearly the province of the County Council to deal with this question.—Mr. Lenox concurred, and on the proposition of Mr. James Roberts, seconded by Mr. Lenox, it was decided not to support the Board by petition, as requested. THE FIRE BRIGADE. The Clerk read the following reply from the Clerk to the Tenby Corporation to a communica- tion forwarded on behalf of the Pontypridd Local Board :—" The brigade here was equipped by the Tenby Corporation, who found everything with the exception of the brigade uniform."—The replv from Newport was as follows :—1:1 beg to inform you that the Corporation provide all necessary appliances and plant, and subscribe £ 60 per annum towards the brigade."—The Chairman AVo used to pay £, 1:J per annum to the police to look after the fire appliances. The question now is. shall we increase that amonnt!" The brigade want sole control of the fire extinguishing arrangements.-—Mr. Lenox did not think they would be acting wisely in throwing the polioe over altogether. The police were old and tried servants, and the brigade was only a new body.— The Clerk There has never been a fire at which the police have not attended.—Mr. Snape The fire brigade came here to beg for the job, and they have been begging ever since.—After some further discussion, Mr. James Roberts proposed, and Mr. Lenox seconded, that £25 per annum be subscribed towards the funds of the brigade.—Agreed to. ELECTRIC LIGHTING. A letter was read from Messrs. Morgan and Rhys, solicitors, iPontypridd, on behalf of the Local Electric Lighting Company, submitting plan of the portions of the town which the Company were ready to undertake the lighting of.-The Clerk stated that the company practi- cally desired to undertake the lighting of the centre of the town.—Mr. Roberts We ought to know their terms.—Mr. Gowan thought they ought to settle the question of purchasing the gas works first, before they entertained this offer of the Electric Lighting Company.—The Chairman did not think it would be fair for the Electric Lighting Company to have the privilege of lighting the town and be relieved of the responsibility of supplying the district outside.—Ultimately con- sideration of the motion was adjourned. THE JOINT SEWAGE WORKS. A precept for £ 87!), for the joint sewage works, was received from the Joint Sewage Board, and a cheque was drawn for that amount. SCAVENGING. Mr. Snape reported that the committee appointed to find a site for tipping in Pontypridd had succeeded in obtaining a suitable piece of ground below the Cross Keys Inn, Tramroad, Pontypridd. for which a rental of :C1O a year was asked.— The Board decided to accept the terms. TENDERS FOR HAULING. Twelve tenders for hauling were read, and that of Mr. Win. Howells (6 horses at Hid. per hour) was accepted for the whole district. PROPOSED NEW OFFICES. Mr. Thomas Taylor gave notice that he would, at the next committee meeting, propose that steps be taken to acquire a certain site, which would give ample room for the erection of new public offices and outbuildings. RABBIT COURSING ON THE COMMON. Mr. Thomas Taylor called attention to the fact that rabbit coursing was frequently indulged in on the Pontypridd Common on Sunday mornings. He should like to know who was in charge of the ground.—The Surveyor I have charge of it.— Mr. Taylor There is no caretaker, then.'—The Surveyor No.—Mr. Lenox Is there no resolu- tion forbidding rabbit coursing ? I would suggest that the Board should communicate with the police.—Mr. James Roberts This rabbit coursing is disgusting.—Mr. Lenox It is disgusting.—It was then understood that the superintendent of police should be written to.—The surveyor's and inspector of nuisances' reports were then read.

CYMMER POLICE-COURT. —-o THURSDAY, March 10th.—Before Mr. Ignatius Williams (stipendiary) and Mr. W. Morgan. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Eli Croker was charged with being drunk on Sunday last.—Evan Collins gave corroborative evidence. — Thomas Holman said he saw defendant on the Sunday in question, and he was perfectly sober then because he spoke to him.—Fined 10s. FIGHTING.—Robert Rees and George Lewis were charged with fighting at Cymmer on the 26th of last month. Georgo Lewis was very drunk, and was stripped to the waist, but Rees had his coat on. —Rees was discharged and Lewis was fined IDs. A WOULD-BE DETECTIVE. — Police-constahle Jones charged Essex Thomas, Dinas, with disguising himself as a detective. Defendant had gone round all the publichouses cautioning the landlords to be very careful of the measures they gave and not to keep prostitutes in the house, and impersonating himself as a detective.—Defendant was dismissed with a caution, and ordered to pay the costs of the case. ASSAULT. — Ruth Rogers. Ynyshir, charged Richard Evans with abusing her on the 3rd of March by threatening to strike her. Complainant said she had suffered a great deal from the com- plainant, and was afraid of him.—Defendant said that he only asked her not to be so touchy."— Mr. Rogers and John Lipyard gave corroborative evidence, and defendant was bound over in the sum of £, 5 to keep the peace for six months, and ordered to pay the costs of the case, 19s. 8d. ASSAULT. — William Davies, Gilfachgoch, charged his brother-in-law, William Davies, with the above offence.—Plaintiff sworn, said that he was sitting in the arm-chair in his house on February 26th, when a heavy knock came at the door, and on opening it he saw William Davies, the defendant, with his face bleeding. After gain- ing admittance he threw his hat on the table and said he didn't care a —— for anybody in the house, and wanted anyone of his wife's breed to come out and fight him. He also caught hold of him (the plaintiff) by the collar.—Defendant was bound over in the sum oft 5 to keep the peace for six months and pay the costs of the case. A RAID ON COFFEE TAVERNS. — Sarah Jane Davies was charged by Police-constable Lewis with keeping a refreshment house open on Sunday.— Witness, sworn, said he had visited the house on Sunday evening, February 28th. and saw a number of men coming out of defendant's coffee tavern. On going into the house he found about thirty men drinking soda water, milk, lemonade, and other drinks.—Inspector Davies said that numer- ous complains had reached him about people keep- ing these places open on Sundays. He had warned the defendant. — The Stipendiary remarked that the only question was whether the Sunday Closing Act applied to houses of this kind, and conse- quently adjourned the case for a week in order to make further enquiries.—William Jones, Central Coffee Tavern. Porth, was charged with a similar offence, this case being- also adjourned for a week,

INTERESTING MARRIAGE AT PORTH. On Tuesday last Mr. Gwilym Thomas, son of Mr. Thomas, retired grocer, Tonypandy, was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Mary Jones, manageress of the Ivor Haul Hotel, Llwvn- ypia, and daughter of Mrs. Jones, Waunadda, Dinas. The matrimonial ceremony was performed at Salem Baptist Chapel, Porth, the officiating minister being the Rev. Dan Davies. The ceremony being over the wedding party adjourned to the bride's home at Dinas, where an excellent break- fast was partaken of. The bridesmaid was Miss Janes Jones, sister of the bride, and the best man Mr. Lot Evans, Pont-Rhondda Farm, Llwynypia. The happy pair then left Dinas en route for Wrexham, carrying with them the good wishes and congratulations of a host of friends and relatives.

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CORRESPONDENCE. TO CORRESPONDENTS. D. E. WILLIAMS.—Will appear next week. MANY CORRESPONDENTS every week send us letters under a nomde plume, but neglect to supply us with their real names and addresses. We wish to impress upon these correspondents that, while their identity will never be disclosed by us if they so wish, we must know their real names in fair- ness to ourselves. On no other condition can we publish an anonymous letter. BABRY LOCAL BOARD ELECTION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,-The Barry District Trades Council decided long ago to run a labour candidate for the Local Board election, and in due time five members of various societies were chosen as suitable can- didates to represent our labour interest, both skilled and unskilled, throughout our beehive of industry. Apparently these men did not come up to the standard of perfection according to the judgment and decision of the Trades Council, for we find no sixth is called in, and here is the very man the Trades Council re- quire, for in the face of men like Copp, Rees. Inch, Brock, and others, the secretary of the Firemen and Seamen's Union, Mr. Harrison, is held up as an idol to represent our men of muscle. The Council have my deep sympathy and my since thanks for the energetic and cheerful manner in which they undertook the tedious task of finding the right man for the right place, which is not so easy as many imagine. At the same time I contend the Council lost the sub- stance, and are doting on the shadow. Sir, a good number of us working men cannot understand why Mr. Harrison is trotted out with the idea of representing us on the Local Board last year's defaat decided against all outsiders, and none in future but bond Jide working men will ever get our support as labour candidates. We arc of opinion that the Trades Council imagine ere long we shall require a pierhead pump, thus the Council provides a runner. Opposed to this pierhead pump scheme, we have decided, without dissent, to take an overland route, and many of my fellow-workmen (having heard that I am an old coachman) are determined that I shall take up the ribbons and drive to the top of the poll, leaving our jolly sailor behind with his advance notes. I think you ought to congratulate us upon the choice of methods which we possess to get repre- sented on our Local Board, viz., land or sea. You have a good eye for horseflesh. If you see me with a pair of good wheelers you may safely bet on the Overland Route. Thanking you in anticipation, I am, &c., WILLIAM SAUNDERS. The Moors, Cadoxton. THE EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT AT PONTYPRIDD. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—Alas the above long sougiht-for move- ment has been carried into force as witnesed in this important town on Saturday last, viz., 12th inst., and in order that it may henceforth be carried out it behoves every assistant in this town to be alive 'to the fact that it rests mainly on their shoulders, for without unity there is no strength. Let it therefore be known that the shop assistants of this town are sufficiently keen toward their own and their fellow worker's welfare, and in that respect that no stone will, on their part, be left unturned in making the movement a successful one, and an honour to the town. We regret to find that one or two of the shops were rather forgetful, for the first Saturday night, although being forwarned quarter of an hour previous to the appointed time by the ringing of the church bells (by the kind permission of the vicar) who is in every respect a friend in need and indeed. However, it is to be hoped that such employers will henceforth deem it prudent to abide to the resolu- tions now in force, and that they will render every assistance possible in maintaining the adopted resolution, and also be a friend to the assistants rather than enemies. The public at large are again kindly requested to shop early (before ten o'clock on Saturday nights), thus assisting the assistants materially in securing their well-deserved object, and remember that well-known maxim, Love thy neighbour as thyself," which should find room in the heart of everybody. It is supposed bv some ill-disposed persons that, now that the employers have so* readily assented to the movement, no obstacle whatever lies in the way to prevent such from being carried into force. This is a mistake altogether. In order that such persons might not be further misled in this direction. I will endea- vour to enlighten them on the matter, which, to be brief, is mainly due to the fact that the work has entirely been left in the hands of a few assistants, consequently delaying the progress of of the movement considerably. Notwithstanding the discouragement the few have received through non-attendance of their fellow-assistants at the meetings held week after week, it is pleasing to note that they can now claim being the chief source of the movement in question. Again wo are informed from good authority that several employers have felt it a boon and a blessing that such has come to pass, thus proving beneficial in several respects. I am therefore convinced, myself, that every assistance possible will be rendered by the ern- ployers throughout in order to maintain this deserving object if approached on the matter. In order to fully inform the public of the movement, the assistants have been put to an enormous ex- pense. This really is a considerably heavy burden on their shoulders, and inasmuch as the boon and the blessing is to the employers as much as to the employed. I am certain and feel confident that the employer* as a body will not think it unjust on the part of the assistants in trespassing on their generosity in ask- ing their kind support, but that thoy will gladly respond to such appeals when earnestly made. The smallest of contributions will be thankfully received by the committee, amongst whom I may mention the secretary, Mr. G. Gronow, whom we consider a fit and proper person to act as such, and who will, upon enquiries, inform any gentleman, employer, or otherwise, the particulars of funds. &c., which we regret to state is inadequate to meet the requirements. A very enthusiastic meeting was held in the Parish-rooms last Monday, presided over by Mr. Morgans (of Pembroke), at which Mr. Davies, Morgans (of Pembroke), at which Mr. Davies, Secretary of th3 South Wales Shop ASiiistants Union, spoke at considerable length respecting the benefits accruing from such institutions, a.nd ad- vising all present of the principles of organization winch in every respect deserves the foremost thought of every assistant. The election of com- mittee, &c., was left until their next meeting. The secretary at Pontypridd was unanimously re- quested to retain his office. Votes of thanks were duly accorded to the lecturer and chairman, which concluded a very enjoyable meeting. Thanking you for the space permitted for this important object,—I am, yours, &c.. SYMPATHISER. o WHO IS DROFSED TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SlE,—The "Notes," or rather the personal rub- bish. of a so-called correspondent signing him- self '-Drofsed." in your last issue, is creating a great deal of ill-feeling in the Valley, and as some of those people that always think they know every- thing are accusing me of being the author, will you, Mr. Editor, kindly certify below whether I am "Drofsed or not. I can assure vour readers that I have something better to do than dcradino- my neighbours in the publio press. ° P A wado hyn aed a hi, A gwacied i'r haul godi. —Yr eiddoch, ar air a chydwybod, „ J. DAVIES. lhe Surgery, >iantymoel, March 17th. [We wish to bear Dr. Davies out. and to say that he has never contributed the Nantymoel News and Notes" under the uom de pluine of" Drofsed" or any other name.—Editor South Wales Star. ] 41! ARE THE CLERGY STATE-PAID.' TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR, In your issue of the 4th ult. a communica- tion from "Home Ruler" among other things stated that the vicar of Llancarfan was "State- paid." That the clergy of the Church are State- paid is an allegation that has been contradicted and refuted over and over again. In the vpar 1885 a Churchman wrote to Mr. Gladstone to ask him if the clergy of the Church are State-paid." What was Mr. Gladstone's reply? That reply appeared in tho columns of the Daily of Fobruary the INth of that year. It was thus The clergy of the Church are not State-paid." Again on March 5th, 1885, Mr. Gladstone stated. '• No clergy of the Church of England other than Govern- ment chaplains are paid salaries out of the public Funds. If the clergy of the Church are not State-paid," then the statement made by Home Ruler as to the vicar of Llancarfan is baseless and untrue.-I am, &c., CHURCHMAN. Llancarfan. [We have inserted the above, contrary to our usual custom, though the right name and address of the writer was not given. We wish to make it known that under no consideration will we in future insert any letters from correspondents whose names we are not supplied with. We have inserted the above solely because we did not wish it to appear that because we take such a strong view as to the necessity of Disestablishment, we wish to suppress anything that may be said on the other side.-ED. S. W.S. J A SCENE AT TYNEWYDD CEMETERY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,- -A few days ago an unseemly occurrence was witnessed in the burial of a child two years old at the above place, to the great disgust of those present, especially the mourners of the dear little departed one, who had met with a horrible end. AVlien the bearers brought the corpse to tho grave- side, it was expected that the gravedigcrer would perform his duty by descending into the grave, in order to receive the corpse, according to the usual manner of burying infants. But, to the great astonishment of the spectators, he determinedly objected. After some delay and altercation be- tween him and the undertaker, the latter volun- tarily descended amidst signs of the approval of those present, when the necessary duty was duly performed. After making close enquiries relating to the painful scene, the paltry reason the digger presented for his stubbornness and laxity of duty, was that the necessary appliances were not pro- vided by the undertaker, as he wishes to lower infants in the same way as adults-by means of ropes, which any person possessing a grain of com- mon-sense and experience, will readily admit can- not be possibly carried out in burying infants and on making enquiries I learned that the method then used is the universal one. Should he wish to carry out his own idea. I consider it his duty to provide such necessaries according to his own* sel- fish and whimsical opinion, thereby avoiding unpleasantness, which is very unbecoming on such solemn occasions. Trusting that the Burial Board will take a note of this,-I am, &c., OXE AFFECTED. THE NEW CAUSE AT CADOXTON. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR.—In reference to the letter which you published last week in your columns from the deacons of Mount Pleasant Church referring to the "New Cause," we shall be most pleased*to era- plain to anyone that feels any interest in this matter the real purpose of this mission. We assured the public that this mission will not attempt in anyi way to interfere with the work of any other church in the town. Our intention and purpose are to reach those who at present do not attend any other place of worship. There is ample room here for such a mission, hence we invite all ChriMjian workers to co-operate with us in bringing the gospel to those outside the churches. Converts will have full liberty to join any church they choose. We pray God's "blessing on every church in this district. Should we feel x otherwise we could not expect His blessings either individually or collectively.—Yours truly," u • J. PHILLIPS. i.S.—Knvmg of my own freewill sent in my resignation to Mount Pleasant Church. I have been led to join this mission.—J.P.

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