The Cambrian

Eiglrt hundred and seven persons were ap-. aprehsnded and summoned in Carmarfchen- |ciaBa;durxDjg#ie^prast^gaarter.

SWANSEA GLASS MERCHANT SENTENCED. Offences under the Bankruptcy:, Act. At the Swansea Borough Quarter Sessions* on Saturday, before tho Recorder (Judge Bowen Rowlands), Moses Alfred Shepherd (27), glass merchant, ,L~ie of Waterloo-street, Swansea, was indictee on counts—fl) that being adjudged bankrupt he-did not de- liver up to the trustee certain books; (2) that within four months preceding the bank- ruptcy petition ho did cono-al, destroy, mu- tilate and falsify certain books; and (3) he did not fully and truly discover to the trus- tee certain bedding, drapery, goods, books and two skin rugs. Sir. D. Vitliers Meager (instructed by Messrs. Andrew and Thompson) appeared to prosecute on behalf of the Treasury, and Messrs. W. D. Benson and J. Hews (m- v structed by h. R. T. Leyson) dndcd. Before the defendant was called upon to plead, Mr. Benson said with regard to count for co^xeaiin^ and frauduieiiiyly removing, the committal by the magistrates W¿h5 for non-discovery and no leave or sanc- tion of the court having been obtained h9 submitted the proper course now would be to squash that indictment. Mr. Meager contended the defendant was committed generally. Mr. Benson said tba depositions spoke for themselves. The Recorder, in.regard to the paint, said il his consent had been ask-sd for he dwuld nave given it, but Mr. Benson's point was tliat no application had been made on that matter. For the present he- was in favour of Mr. Benson's objection. Mr. Benson then took objection to the "mutilating" count, which was alleged either before the bankruptcy or after. That fie contended was bad. The Recorder aid ho was against Mr.; Benson on that point. Defendant pleaded "not guilty" to the in- dictments with which ho was charged. Mr. Meager said the defendant was cha-rged with not giving his books of account to the trustee. The point. was did he have any in- tent to-defraud his-creditors? If the prisoner had no intent he was not guilty. Mr. Mea- ger then detailed defendant's business trans- actions from the time he started business in the Arcade in 1896 until he presented his pe- tition on May 24th, at that time occupying premises in Waterloo-street- After the bankruptcy petition, a search was made at the defendant's house (where lie lived with his parents) and three books of account were, found in a dTawer-two private ledgers and • a sales book. -Defendant had a motive, counsel suggested, in keeping those books, and the burden of proof now lay on the de- fendaiit to show that he hfd no intent. George Frederick Tompkms, clerk in the Registrar's office, produced the bankruptcy file. Madoc Rees, formerly a clerk in tho-defen- dant's service, identified three books which wt.re used in business transactions at Water- loo-street. In ledger "A," page 12, there was an entry having reference to somo pro- perty in Ystalyfera which Shepherd gave witness particulars of. Witness, in answer to the Recorder, said when he left defendant's employ the books (produced) were in Waterloo-street. He did not know anything." about their removal I to Gwydr-crescent. Cross-examined: Witness heard that cer- tain furniture had been removed from Waterloo-street to Mrs. Shepherd in substi- tution for a lease which defendant could not give her. Any entries which defendant made in tho books in question were made in Waterloo-street. All the entries in the sales book were, mad-e in other books, which had been grven up, and the trustee could make up the accounts from these. The sales- book was discontinued after April 30th—the date of the lact entry. The Official Receiver had never suggested he wanted information concerning th books in question. Re-examined: The trustee had the in- voice bopks. Mr. Meager-then asked if there were any sales entered after the beginning of April, but Mr. Benson objected to Mr. Meager-cross- examining bis own witness. Mr. Meager said he could get what he I wanted from the trustee. Tho Assistant Official Beceiver (Mr. H. Rocs) said on .T,1n" 24. a letter wn written to the bankrupt which pointed out that there did not appear to be a sales book, and ask- ing if there was one. The bankrupt wrote, in reply, stating that there had been a sales book which was discontinued to be kept m 1903 as his clerk had explained it was over- lapping a copy of the invoice books and none ¡ had been kept since. The old one, bankrupt thought, had been destroyed. Witness then í wrote asking if he had a private ledger, and defendant replied he believed there had been such a book kept by a clerk about three years ago. He believed it was discontinued after he left and he did not know what had becorno cf it. Suffice it to stay I have no such book in my possession new," added the deb- tor. Mr. Percy Shnttlcwood, official shorthand writer to the Swansea Bankruptcy Court, gave evidence of notes taken. Mr. Frederick Charles Davies"accountant, managing clerk to the trustee) (Mr. C. E. Dovey) said the books delivered to him did not include the three books—the subject of the charge. There were in the other books references to a private ledger and sales book. I On July 15th, witness went up to the house in Gwydr-crescent and found three books in a book dra-wer. They were on top of recent correspondence. There had been a successful motion with regard to certain fur- niture, and the bocks had proved of assis- tance. No book con.ta-inedthc stock account until they had the ledger. Mr. Meager: What was the vahie of the stock at the date of the receiving order? Witness: WTe got £150 for it. "In July, 1903, it was over served Mr. Meager. Witness, proceeding, said one of the books showed that in April, 1303, a premium had been paid in connection with the National Benefit Trust, although defendant had sworn he had disposed of it in March. The sales book did not show the sales of large parcels which tho defendant alleged he had sold in March and April. Cross-examined The sales book did not givo him much information. Some of the I entries did not correspond with other books. The assets realised were about £325. The estimated value of the stock in trade was £100 Two solicitors had been engaged for I the trustee as there was sufficient work for both. Mr. Benson r Where will the poor creditors come in when two firms of solicitors are paid? Iicw much of the £325 will a dividend be base dxipon after employing two solicitors and asking 2,500 questions? Witness Entirely the bankrupt's fault. The bankrupt nothing whatever to do ¡ in your appointing two sets solicitors? He consent.ed to it. Seme creditors preferred perhaps a prose- cuticn to a dividend?—-It would not have been worth having, being inffrrtesmal. Re-examised The keeping the books back concealed debtor's state of affairs. This was the case for the prosecution so far as the witnesses were concerned. Mr. Meager then addressed the jury for the prosecution and commented upon the re- moval of tho furniture a month before the bankruptcy, it being alleged that the lease of ¡ the Ystalvfera business belonged to Mrs. Shepherd. But the books in question showed I that the lease was debtor's. Mr. Meager contended there was not a, shadow of doubt or the debtor's intention. Mr. Benson asked the jury to say the j three books-were not important. Everything I I in the sales book was in the invoice book and Mr. Benson said if debtor wished to conceal or destroy the books, would hs have, kept them in an unlocked drawer? True, he had not handed them over, but would the jury comB to the conclusion that there was any intent for not doing so? The books, with the exception of very entries bad been I Vept by Madoc Rees.^ Th=, mero fact that he had accidentally tailed to disclose tho I books was not an offence, and Mr. Benson contended that the defendant had no motive in doing 80.. The prosecution had only pressed the point in the books concerning the Ystalyfera businc&s, and Mr. Benson urged thure wiis a bona fide dispute between Mrs. Shepherd and her SOll over the lease and that the mfoarma&on caukl easily have been ascertained either from'the bank, house landlord, or first mortgagor. The Recorder, in summing up, said ifc-was the duty of a bankrupt to deliver all the property and all the means of informa.- ira jJOfsessedt.

J jyi The luxury of a bright house is made easy by the use of VIM. There is no cleanser like it; none so effective. A little shaken on a damp cloth or brush will make the transformation from dulmss to brightness rapid and easy. vgy MAKE MOST OF TIKE, IT M BETUeHS. Ipfe? '>jy '#5%#^ LEVER BROTHERS, LIMITED, PORT ^SUNLIOHT, ENQICAND. The name LEVER on V'WJ is a guarantee of parity and^exceitencaw sm VIM W B BwB Try it immediately on everything in the house, the shop, on board the yacht or ship. Nothing need be dull, or dim, or dirty whilst VIM makes cleanliness so near. For Knives and Forks, Crockery, Cutlery, Gas -CAobes and Chimneys, Copper, Brassware, Baths, I Stair Rods, Bell tlandles, Fenders, Fireirons, &c., always try VIM

SWANSEA GAS COMPANY. Half-Yearly Meeting-. The half-yearly meeting of the Swansea Gas Light Company was held 011 Friday ai the Gas Works offices, the chairman, Mr. 1. T. Wood, presiding. The reoort showed a net profit 01 14s. Gd- for the half-year. The sum 01 £ 5,445 10s. was brought forward from the previous account making £ lo, available for- dividend. The directors recommended tho payment cf the m'sual divioerrds at the rate of 5 per ocnt. per annum- and a carry forward of £ 8',279. The Chairman, .in moving the adoption of the report, saic?<l'iftiat in May last notices were issued that a reduction of 2d. per 1,000 feet would take effect from the 1st of July. This brought the price down to. 2s. lOd. per 1,COO feet, which, compared with other towns showed it to be a reasonao c price tor the excellent quality of -as the company supplied. The consumption showed an in- crea.se of 12 per cent., and there were indi- cations th3.t. the increase would continue The first of the inclined retorts had given satisfaction, and the second installation was now being carried out. This would involve a very larga exceptional expenditure of re- venue, but the resources of the company would be able. to meet it. In feeling terms the Chairman referred to the death of their old colleague, Mr. W. Williams, in April last, and said Mr. W. J. Rees had been appointed to- fill the vacancy. The company had been put to a great deal of expense in altering the position of mains and services as a result of tho-tramway con- struction and extensions, and -they had en- deavoured as far as possible to do such work with the least inconvenience to the public. The expense of altering these mains would eve-ntiiall-yi fall upon the Corporation, but the Gas Company had endeawured to make the charge as light as possible. The present number of consumers was 12,915, and the cooking stoves m use numbered 6.304. This showed a large increase on the last haJJ-year. Further extensions in the future of course would be necessary, but the directors felt sure the resources of the company would meet the demand required. The usual resolutions'for the adoption of (he report and accoctjiis and payment of dividend were passed, and a vote-of thanks to the chairman terminated' the -meeting.

The following announcement., under the heading of receiving orders, appears in Fri- day night's "London CazatLe" Joseph E. J. Soden, 12, PictGn-nlace) Swa^jAg^iqiaw^aiKfe^siirgeoTi,

[ ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE GRIEVANCES. Swansea Ratepayer on their Vagaries. •"Ratepayer" (Swansea) writes :—"Dur-; ing the past few weeks there has been con- sidcrable correspondence in the London and provincial Press relative to t.he vagaries d different asse^ment committees in connec- tion with appeals against the valuation lists of the overseers, but my experience in deal- ing with our local committee appears to me to have been the most curious of all; and if it would not be trespassing too much upon your valuable space, the facts of the case may be of intcr-ast to your readers, and they may also profit therefrom. "When I appealed before the committee I pointed out to them that I was assessed at £ 4 per annum in excess of my rental, which was the highest that my landlord could ob- tain in the open market, and was consider- ably mor3 than was paid by the previous tenant, and I claimed a reduction in accord- ance with the schedule to the Act 6 and 7, William IV. cap. 96, but they informed me that the Act I quoted referred to income tax, and that it had no reference to rates levied for the relief of the poor. As a mat- ter of fact, this Act is the very foundation of the whole business, and it is referred to in several later Act. but the committee, would not discuss this, and although they did not question any of the tacts I laid before them relating to mv tenancy, I vvas I unable to obtain any relief. "Pending some solution of the mystery, 10 I paid my rates 'on account,' and I subse- quently ascertained that they had assessed an adjoining house, which they had pre- viously admitted was precisely on all fours with my own, upon a lower basis, In th-, meantime a summons was issued against me for the recovery of the balance 1 had lett unpaid; and r.s I held documentary evi-1 dence showing that tho committee tvwo dealing unfairly with me, I defended the asc before the local magistrates, who were good enough to adjourn same in order that I might have another opportunity 9t gQin into the matter with the authorities. After r.n interview witk the committee their clerk wrote to me stating that they had agreed to reduce my assessment to the same as the house I had particularly referred to, when I at once tendered payment in accordance therewith; but, to my utter astonishment, the assistant overseer declined to accept the money unless I paid Is. 9d. for the cost ci the summons, although it was clear on the face of it that I had been asked to pay upon a basis whih the ommit.tee had themselves admitted to be wrong. It ertainly appeared to me to be most unfair that I should be called upon to do tis, and I therefore pro- tested against it at the adjourned hearing T but the magistrates, owing to certain legal difficulties, had no alternative but to decide against me- "My grievance is not, however, against the magistrates, but against the assessment committee. who are a body of gentlemen elected by the popular vote, and when seed- ing election, at all events, are prepared to declare thai. they will see justice done to one and all, and yet in my case they have taken advantage of technicalities in rrd:?- to mulct mo in the costs of the, case which I had won on its merits. I am afraid that I have al- ready troubled you at too great a length, but I cannot help remarking that in the past I could not understand the manner in which the poor law authorities were referred to, but I shall not m the future be so much sur- prised when I find responsible citizens re- ferring to them as their natural ensur es, as I have reason t-o think there are many other ratepayers who have iegitimatc g-rievances against them."

STOP A COUGH IN ONE NIGHT TAKE VENO'S LIGHTNING CGH CURE. The remarkable rapidity ,:itl1 winch VENO'S U."GHTNINO COULH CURE absolutely cures the worst cases of coaghs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, lungs artel children's coughs ha-^ gamed for it-scientific recognition throughout the worid. it is vastly superior to ordinary cough mix- tures or any of the emulsions. GRANVILLE H. SHARPE, F.C.S., Anal- yst, 11 and 12, Great Tower Street, London, says. in his Certificate of Analysis:—"I am of opinion that Veno's Lightning Cough Cure will prove a valuable remedy in the cure of coughs, colds, asthma, and all bronchial rvYm rVi urn f c Rev. W. DACRE, 5, College Villas Road, South Hampstead, London, writes June 17: "I have a high opinion of Veno's Lightning ComrhCure; r have used it with much bene- fit to myself and have recommended it to others." Ask for Veno6 Lightning Coogh Cure at Chemists, 9d. is. -lid., and 2s. 9d. Sold everywhere.

Well-known London Journalist Dead. I The Pr«5S-Association regrets to announce that Mr. John Holiingshead, the well- known author and journalist, died at half past eight on Monday morning at his- resi- dence in Fulham-road, London. Mr. Hollingshead, who had reached the ripe age of 78, was a Londoner by birth. He commenced life in the city, but his liter- ary and theatrical tastes subsequently in- duced him to throw aside the commercial for literary pursuits. He was on the staff of "Household Words," under Charles .Dick- ens; on the staff of the "Cornhill Maga- zine," under Thackeray; and on the stall of "Good Words," under Dr N-orman Mauieod. He also was engaged on the London "Daily News" and other papers. He helped to found the Alhambra Theatre in 1866, and founded the Gaiety Theatre in 1868, and was responsible for the abolition of fees at •theatres, and was the introducer of matin- ees. He was the lessee of many London theatres and director of many music-hall [companies. He introduced the electric light to England in 1878. He was an active irtcrnber- of committees for the abolition of newspaper duty, theatrical licensing reform and copyright reform, and was the author of numerous publications. The cause ,of death

FIFTH LOUGHOR VICTIM. Swansea Cases Doing WellJ The death-roll in the Loughor catastrophe now totals tire. Alfred Biyant (41) died at Llanclly Hospital early cn Sunday morn- j ing. This makes the fifth victim. Bryant s injuries were of a shocking character, and from the cutset the case was looked upon as practically hopeless. The unfortunate man j had been unconscious most of the time he was in the hospital. It appears that he was a labouring man from the village of otoke, St. Michael's, Somerset, and was travelling from Carmarthen to Swansea. ^r" Scott, a brother-in-law of tlie decer.sed, is staying at Llanelly, and will identify the body at the inquest which has been fixed for 4.15 on Monday afternoon. There were many inquiries at Llanelly Hospital on Sunday. The authorities now f'dhere to the rule the, onlv the nearest-re- latives of patients can be admitted. Many of the sufferers are-still in a-critical condit ion and not yet out of danger. FUNERAL OF STOKER HARRIES. The funeral of the stoker, Owen John Harries. (21) took place on Saturday after- nocn, and was largely attended, the railway Hien, in particular, being well represented. BARRY VICTIM A LLANEI J.YITE. On Saturday we referred to the strange coincidence that Llanelly men happened to be on the engines in the Loiighor, Slocgh, and Somerset disasters. It now transpires that Hens haw, the driver killed on the Barry railway last Thursday, was also a native of Llanellv. CONDITION OF THE CASES AT SWANSEA. "Going on comfortably," was still the cheering report as to the condition of the patients at the Swansea Hospital on Monday morning. M. Andre Renard, French waiter of Tenby, who received slight injur- ies to the head and leg, was discharged on Monday, and this leaves four victims of the disaster Try 4-h.a orwH-i' + T-i + inT! N U MBEE OF. RS .'IN- -THE TRAIN. The number pi passengers in the express train wrecked; rfear Loughor was 344. They were made up of eight iirst-class, 44tsecond, and 282 ihira.. L This number makes, a heavy train, which is usual on Mondavs. LLANELLY'S DESERVING INSiilu- TION. In several of tho Llaiielly churches and chapels on Sunday pathetic references were made to the disaster. At Capel Als the har- vest festival was held and a collection ina e on behalf 01 the Llanellv Hospital. The pastor (th- Rev. Thomas Johns) referred to the institution and to the efficient way the gi'oat claims upon H had been met during the week. It was entirely maintained oy voluntary contributions, and they ought to be proud of it. A children ward had also been a recent addition, and he pointed out that this awful lesson wnicn they had of the ¡ need, of being in readiness for an emergency would make them resolve to still more gener- ously support this deserving institution. Reference was made to the-disaster at most of the places of worship in Llanelly, oil Sun- day. The same jury that attended the enqiniy into the death of the three first victims, sat again on Monday/and arc liable to be called in tho event of further deaths. i In consequence of the increase in tne num- ber of patients at the Llanelly Hospital, the staff has been considerably augmented.

'I' Death of Serjeant Couch. Dock Police Sergeant John Couch, of the Swansea Dock Constabulary, died on Monday evening, at ( I about nine o'clock at his home., 28, Bond- ctreet. I Thus passes out of the life of the town one of its most familiar figures, and one of the oldest of the officials connected with the I decks. Since the abolition of the bridge toils, Couch had been in charge of the har- bour police, and for many years before that period he had been occupying a post which kept him in much the same position, the lock bridge at the North Dock. lie may be kept him in much the same position, the lock bridge at the North Dock. lie may be said to have spent his life in that neighbour- hood. Couch was a Devonshire man, and exceed- ingly proud of it. The burr of his native St. Giles, Torrington way, still clung to his tongue. When he came to Swansea he was first employed by his uncle, Mr. Bennett, a well-known College-street shoemaker, and tnrn he secured the position 01 ctmeci/ui oi tells at the North Dock bridge. When the tax for crossing was abolished he was placed in charge of the dock police, a body the Trust formed at that time. The policing of the docks had previously been dene by the borough constabulary, and the cost charged to the Trust. Since March, of 1890, Couch had been responsible for the safety of life and property around the harbour. A year or two ago he had a fell into the docks, Lnd since then his health had been ■failing. A fortnight ago he was holiday- making in Devon, and on Saturday week last he was on duty. That evening he had to give it up and on Mond ay evening he died, a sufferer from pleurisy and inflammation. He was a rough, but in many respects a most kindly man. Many a Tough-and-tmrtble he had to go through, and upon the whole hi-s di-sposit-ion remained sweet. Many will miss the figure of the sergeant. He leaves a widow, and what is more pathetic, a num- ber of grandchildren who had lo&t their father, but who had been found a home with him and his wife in Bond-street.

The Original Cocoa, and a Speciality, EPPS'S being d <ww all others by its In nuizttkwjs qualities and. its delicious Savour. Thss Cocoa, con- taining as it does all the auiratanee at the Cocoa Nib. maimsias its loading position after thsoe-qaarters of a Century as OOCOm tbe&feest ftam of; Coooa los^erssery «cfe*y oso.

f Swansea Library Innovation. The Swansea. Library lending and referenct I departments are now closed at 2.30 on Thursday afternoons, and opened until the usual hour of eight on Fridays. The change was brought about long enough ago to en- able us to now obtain fairly accurate in- formation, as to its effect. Has it-affected the issue of books to shop-assistants, whose Thursday afternoon is the only available time I to get to the library? Such was the ques- tion a "Daily Post" man put to one of tho staff. "We have had not one complaint,- was the answer; "I scarcely think many shop- assistants are borrowers." On the whole the change has been bene- ficial. On Friday evenings there has been an increase of quite fifty per cent in the books issued over the number that formerly went out on Thursdays, and Friday evenings see the reference library full of visitors.

Swansea's Beer Consumption Healthy. Official statistics show a decline in the consumption of beer. Teetotal reformers ) can, however, scarcely extract any satisfac- tion from this fact, ior competent authori- ties, with general unanimity, attribute it to depression in trade. People don't buy beer because they 'haven't got the money. Secondary reasons given by some as in- fluencing the beer drinking statistics among the working classes are improvement in housing and development cf tramways. lm- proved social conditions teach men to use the public-house more judiciously and their tastes are less gross than formerly. Doc- tors have, it is said, been recommending Scotch whisky. From special inquiries made by the "Daily Telegraph," it appears there has been gener- ally a decrease in the amount of beer sold during the last year or two. Bristol and Southampton are the only exceptions. In Bristol, though thousands of houses h-ve been erected in the suberbs during, recent years, and though few cities possess a more complete system of electric cars, the con- sumption of beer shows no diminution what- ever. In Southampton the business of the publican is generally brisk. SWANSEA AS THIRSTY AS EVER. Swansea, is another brilliant exception. Wo drink as much beer as ever we did—rather I"I ti more than we used to. Inquiries made at local brewery offices elicit the information that there is no diminution in the amount of business done, rather an increase. When reference is made to the "Daily Telegraph" articles story of diminution, each and all of the brewers' agents reply with a smile, "That certainly does not apply to us!" An of which gees to show that the ex pla-nation given above is the correct one. The prosperity of Swansea is reflected in its beer glaz-jes,,

Unusual Month's Trade at Swansea Swansea, opening week of the current month has been of a very favour- able nature, and as it follows a month of ex- ceptional activity, there is justificaion for assuming that the tratye of the port in 1904 will reach a higher level than the record, year of 19C2. In any case, this is the posi- tion at the end of nine months' trailing, the current year's figures giving an increase of 30,000 tons of, imports and ex parte over that year. The past week's trade, compared with the previous week, shows an increase of 14,000 tons, and no lees than 33,000 tons as against the sania week last year. Tho coal and patent fuel shipped amounts to 70,906 tons. The import trade, which in the early por- tion of the year was not satisfactory, con- tinue.s to maintain tho improvement which eet in some months ago, the figures for the week being exceptional. From Prance there were received 1,590 tome pit wood, Germany 1,154 tons sleepers, Rus- sia 1.C93 loads^ieeers, Holland 952 tone gen- eral, Belgium 1,153 tons general, Tugaurog 2,700 tons barley, Bombay 2,500 tons wheat, Newfoundland. 2,530 tons oopper ore, Phila- delphia 1,630 tons general, New York 720 tons general. CoaJ shipments :-F-ra.noe 31,205 tons (same week last year 15,120 tons), Swecfcn 700 tons, Germany 4,850 tons, Hotland 1,550 tons, Italy 1,690 tons, Algeria 2.735 tons-, Brazil 750 tone, and hci-e ports 8,086 tons. Patent fuel: Fra-nee no tons, Spain 4,000 tons, Russia. 2,300 tons, Greece 2,SCO tons, amd. Algeria 7,003 tons. Imports, 24,041; exports, 79,143 -tons, and total trade 103,184 tnos, compared with 89,305 tons the previous "week, and. 70,874 tans last year. Shipments of Coal, & £ 03S tons; patent fuel, 16*370 tons, and tin-plates and general mercihandise 8,237 tans. The latter include: France 300 tons, Denmark 530 tons, Germany 200 tons, Holland 430 tons, Belgium 250 tons, Baiotun 2,320 tons, Italy 517 tons, Alexandria 553 tons, liiver -PlatO 300 tons, and. home liorts 2,985 tons. Shipments of tin-plate 71,488- boxes, amd re- Cepts from works 78.444 boxes. Stocks iu the dock warehouses and vans 128,945 boxes, compared with 121.990 boxes last week, ami 50,022 boxes at this date last year. To load gonera-1 cargo in the current week: Jersey City (New York), Moyume (Par Bast), Sljyros (Batoum and Odessa), tioidelian and Conanian (Mediterranean porte}, Jixnto (Por. tugaJ). City of Dortmund CBBaantourgj, Olivia (Dautzic), ApoAlo (k;t. Petersburg), Main (Copenhagen and Stettin). yeasol6 in dock (SatuasJay)-;—(Steam, 38. sail, 49; total, 8.7. The total trade of the port last mionth amounted to 394^393 tons, the imports being 89,715 tons, compaa-ed with 78*367 tons in Sep- tember last year, a>nd exports -304,678 tone, as against 312.203 tons. It is to be noted that last year's figures for September were amongst the highest. Comparisons show increases in the follow- ing imports.—Oopper ore 6,000 tons, zin-c ore 7.000 tons, iron and steel 7,000 tons, timber hjmIi deals 4,000 loads. The qnantity of liFh landed was 413 tons, against 259 tons. A shortage was-sh-ovm of 4.4DO tumla in iron- ores 7,COO tons in grain IJBin-, howesser, 5,000 tcms h1\.V6 Oume,Ao hand), and ,tion uws-& coal shipments, bait an increase of 5,757 tans ob, ttn*p £ aites,

The-Rev. pneacaed' to k large congregation at HalUstneet Wesleyan Chapel, lilar"]Y., on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Pfearse has quite an original style, and is a very imlpteac

Candidate for Harcourt's Seat, Sir John Cockburn, formerly Premier of South Australia and Agent General for that I colony in London, has been adopted as a J Unionist candidate, holding Tariif Reform. principles for West Monmouth, where Sir Win. Harcourt's death has caused a va- cancy. The Liberal candidate is Mr. Tom Richards, general secretary of the Soutn Wales Miners' Federation.

] SEAWEED THE HEALTH- GIVER. THE MOST POPULAR MEDICINE FOR STOMACH. LIVER, KIDNEYS, AND BLOOD. Seaweed possesses a natural strengthen- ing, healing and purifying power, infinitely greater than ordinary medicines. 1ms i" now regarded as conclusive by eminent au- thorities, who recommend it daily since. Veno's Seaweed Tonic was first introduced. A pure palatable extract of Seaweed is one of the principal ingredients of Veno s Seaweed Tonic. This remedy excels in the cure of indigestion, wind, headache, nervous complaints, kidney troiibiej;, weak and pain- ful back, torpid liver, female troubles, poor- ness of blood, and habitual constipation. Its most brilliant effect is produced in stomach, liver and kidney troubles. The remarkable cures Vcno's Seaweed Tonic effects even in the worst cases is positive proof of its great therapeutic value. Ask for Veno's Seswe?*i Tonic, Is. lid. and 2s. 9d. per bottle, at Chemists and Drug Stores.

Amateur Operatic Society's Next Play. The Swansea Amateur Operatic Society at a special meeting decided to perform 'Les Cloches ds Cornevilie," Plan quote's famous iight opera, st the Gran-a Theatre, Swansea, in the -third week in Februaij next, by special arrangement with Mr. Frank Boyce, the lessee Mr. B. Percy Rees. the well-known ama- teur actor and cricketer, will figure as Gaspard the Miser, a part distinctively his own, and one in which he has achieved considerable fame locally. The other par.s, although not yet definitely allotted, will be in the best possible hands, and the high standard of excellence attained during the past three seasons may confidently be ex- oected to be realised 1 The hon. sees are Messrs. W. H. Proth- eroe, 4, Bellovue-street, and Mr. Arthur Andrews, 15, Brynmill-crescent, and to these gentlemen all communications shon d be addressed. The musical director wiU again be Mr. Donald W. Lott.

Bridgend Husband's Discovery. At Bridgend on Saturday, Minnie Ade- laide Faithful applied for a maintenance order against her husband, Gen. Faithful, electrical engineer, Coity-road. Mr. Sankey appeared for Dr. Arthur Griffiths, against whom Mr. Faithful had brought cnarges of misconduct with his wiie. Mr. R. C. Griffiths, for applicant, said there were two children of the marriage in 1887. On September 12th last, defendant turned his wife and children out, provided them with sufficient money to get to the wife's relatives, and up to now had not. sup- w I plied her with any more, and had refused to do so when asked. „ „ Applicant -called, said all the furniture in the house had belonged to her, =rd she lived happily with her husband until Septem- ber ■th when he returned about o p.m. Mr. David (for Mr. Faithful): Did he f;nd you in a bedroom? cs- Who was with you ?-Dr. Gnffiths. Fiviher cross-examined, she admitted that her husband had violently assaulted Dr. Griffiths breaking his nose, and that wl-en discovered she and the doctor were in the act of misconducting themselves. Mr David asked if it was necessary to proceed further with the case. Mr. Griffiths (for_ the_ wife) said it was unreasonable that his client should be left to starve. The Bench, however, dismissed the case. Mr. San-key denied the story of Mrs. Faith- ful and saifi that Dr. Griffiths, his client, was taking his case- to a higher court.

Curious Swansea Dock Fatality. At the Adelaide Hotel, Swansea, on Mon- day, the borough coroner held a.n inquest touching the death of Philip Hussey (5.1), pit worker, Stepney-street, Cwmbwrla, who died from a fall into dock mud on Saturday night. Albert Hussey, 55, Middle-road, Cwm- bwrla, son, said his father sent word to say' that he was coming over to Swansea from the Saturday to Monday. The deceased had been away at Merthyr Vale. Frederick Davies, Cwmbwrla, saw de- ceased at 7.45 in High-street. Ten minutes later witness also saw him. Deceased had had some drink, but at that time he was thoroughly able to taks care of himself. At 8 o'clock witness went to the station, and saw deceased's wife standing on the plat- form. She said she was waiting for Philip, and witness told her he had sevn him out- side. They went outside to look, but tie- ceased had gone. Dock Constable Eynon saw deceased by Pocketf's Wharf (coming from the direction of the West Pier) at 10.15 on Saturday night. He said he was going to his ship. 'He was capable of taking care oi himself. Deceased went towards the Cambrian Dry Dock, and in a few moments witness heard a crash. On lowering a lamp on a rope's- end outside th. dock the deceased was seen lying on his face in tho mud, the tide being out Death had taken place when the body was brought up. On deceased was Pl 9s. ll^d. and a pair of spectacles. The jury returned a. verdict of "Acci dental death."

Carmarthen Standing Joint Committee on Tuesday superannuated Sergt. Hopkins after 27 years' service.

FOOTBALL NOTES. ? BY # Swansea's Undeserved Win at Gloucester. All Whites at Sixes and Sevens. Brilliant Half-back Play for the Homesters. Newport's Creditable Victory Over- Devon Albion. Last Saturday's plaY. so far as Swansea, was concerned, was again most untatisfa-c- 1 I- ■ I'h^i r nre.ii-minary nxatcii agauist Gloucester last season concluded in a -in by „ some two goals and five tries to nil, u far from history repeating itself, Swansea, after a most indifferent display, 0C^LT?' to scrape homo by a try to nil—a most 0i&- qnieting and unworthy conclusion. ew- port gave o, far more cnedrUTble aocuono of themselves, and one in which they -may claim a fresh leaf to their laurefc. Wath-a disorganised ane, unrepresentative side m the field, they defeated Dcvonpart Alteon, a most formidable fifteen th's season, by three points to nothing. Neath gave cvi d-enca of their gradual impror-era'cnt by com- piling seven tries L,-y Pembroke County's penalty gu:1il, though the plaoe-kicktas oeyi. dentiy a little increased J to •practice; and A/oeravon went down before Ifla,nelly to the extent of two tries to one. Cardiff overpowered Moseley. and put on two goals; and last, but not least, Swax-;&a Seconds met w:1 drew with Briton Ferry, each side adding three points to its total. The-form exhibited by the Aii Whites at Gloucester was that of a disorganised and demoralised team which had. goaie aJl to pieces. Even at half-back, where the Owen- J-ones-comliiuation usually wtajrdfi on a level by itself, there wac, poor play; mid this goneral demoralization was emphasised by ;the splendid condition anQ performances of t J10 (AKrocester men, who In every departs me-nt far more than held their own, and on their merits alone would have put the reisult beyond doubt had not the fickle g-od- dsfs Luck playod them a scurvy trick, and extended her favour to the team that was unworthy of them. The Swansea pack were hustled, and shouldered about by the moOu- cester forwards as if novices, and badly as this handicapped Owen and Jones, the lat- ter did not improve their position by rising to the occasion a,n retrieving the position by their own abilities. But to worsen matr ters, Gent, the Gloucester half-back, made a 1 brilliant display, and with keen tackling } and watching of his rival, completely non- plusised the latter. He is, by the way, a Swansea boy himself, and received his edu- at the Swansea Grammar School. The Swansea three-ciup.rte7^ in eonseciuenoo were relegrated to the defensive, an unusual atti- tude. and w-a-re responsible for the one re- deeming feature of the play, so far as Swansea was concerned—a try scored in the bast Swansea style and finish. The All Whites had piaeed their best side in the fieli, and there were about three thousand spectators present. Good play by Gent in the first few scrums eaw the Glou- cester men working their way into Swansea ground, and a kick from fiord on relieved. Glouceeter continued to press, and Swansea were presently penalised. Romans took the kick, and failed to make anything of it. Next Stephens got the ball andi crossed, amidst much excitement, but he was re- called, having punted the ball instead of dropping it, and then Swansea ha.d a lock 111.. Jones got a.way a.t full speed, but was pulled up by Ha-rrison. However, a smart kick by George Davies. which he followed with a run through the hostile forward^, improved things. and Gordon, Trew. and the halves, by good play, took play to the Glou- cester ZS. After an exchange of kicks and a couple of penalties. Gloucester a-gain pressed, (isspiie fine passing by Jones, Bees, and Ar- nold. and Swansea were rigidly confined to the defensive. Just before half-time George n,^iM K-j-nnftoa.'fi first 'oenalty. but J.F¡t\lol. VV'VJ\Jnfl4J.J.¡;;¡r .u.v .v-r:- failed, ard half-time was called with a blank scoring sheet. n,,1dh: restarted for and pre- se-itly \vnoJd received from Gordon, and sprinted hard, but kicked to the centra, hidl was lost. Gordon w;is smartly tackled by Harrison, and Rom am saved a daneerous dribble. Then Dan Bees took ad- vantage of ore of the scanty openings and dashed for the lire, but was srra«sed in the nick of time. Then Gent went on-side, a,nd > George Davies had an,c"icr barren penalty kick. George Davies then broke away, but could not pass 'Whacker" 8-nith a-nd Rom- ans, who was playing a. vetei'an arame. and and saved when a rush by the Swansea for- wards was looking dangerous. swanfea, were now playing better, and at last Jones. Gordon, Arnold, and Rees gave a taste of their real quality, and Bees went over in the corner with a splendid try. The cngle was difficult, and George Davies failed to major- ise. Immediately on the restart he had another shot at goal from a penalty. The game shortly afterwards concluded, to the intense relief of the Swansea excursionists. Gloucester played a dis- tinctly Welsh game, open in all stages, and the forwards heeled out cleanly. The 171 a nelly v. Aberavon match was of indifferent quality, chiefly forward play. Several departments were weak, and D. M. Davies. in defence and attack, was the most brilliant of the players for Llanelly, though the number of reserves in the for- wards upset the team. The visiting Aber- avon fifteen had a similar disturbing fac- tor to contend with, on.C4 on the whole did not give a bad display, Cecil Hill being, as > usual, the best of their three-quarters, and Vickrey leading the forwards with ability. But neither team gave promise of mucn. The same can be said of Neath, tDiough the latter's traditions justify the expecta- tion that their last fta-se will be superior to their first. The brothers Howel and Idris Janes— in the forwards and c&ntre three- quarter respectively—did excellently, and except at outside half, where there was a novice officiating, the rear machinery was all rcund in good condition. The forwards were strong, and got the ball four times out of five. The visitors lacked combination, 2,nd Manning, the pick of their three-quar- ters, found his advances unsupported. ■Newport's winning try against Devonport Albion was scored by Charlie Lewis in the first half, when, although playing against the wind, the Usksiders, in an extremely fast and exciting struggle, had rather the best of matter?. In the second half the Devon men attacked continuously, but the defence proved eqnal to every emergency.

Northern Union" Done t, Again. Our Manchester correspondent telegraphs on Tuesday as follows "The Brought OIL Rangers Club have just signed on a new Welsh half-back hi V Russell. He is only twenty-one years ot age a nd has played for Swansea St. Alban s and l**>n reserve half for the famous Swansea Club. Russell is a player of great promise He stands five feet six inches m bright and. weighs ten and a half stone. Russell for Broughton E-angers?—Shades of the fannus James IlrOther- The "new capture"' certainly played for the SL Alban's Club for the last two seasons, and up to last Saturday., when, on .account of ineffi- ciency, ha was dropped in favour of ^Mabbett. The fact that he stands "5ft. (Sin., and weighs ten and a half stone," may be a re- commendation, but although a "player of great promise" he ha.s never been reset ve for Swansea Firsts, or even the Seconds for that matters. Broughton Rangers, always on the look-out for Welsh talent, have this time cartured a gooee for a swan, and we shall await developments with interest.

Coun. Morgan Hopkin Prosecutes. A charge of using obscene language brought against Catherine Driscoll, Strand, was rendered noteworthy at Swansea Police. Court, on Tuesday, by the fact that Ccun. Morgan Hopkin appeared as prosecutor. Mr. Hopkin said he was coming home from the Mumbles, and when near Cruss-street heard defendant using obscene remarks to. soma children, who were following her. He. kx-postulated with tlie woman, and then thought it his dirty to call the attention of P.C. Hayes to it. Mr. Hopkin wrote on a piece of paper the remark he had c-1 jected .ejqjQstoiated with tlie woman, and then thought it his dirty to call tlie attention of P C. Hayes to it. Mr. Hopkin wrote on a piece of paper the remark he had c-1 jected to and. handed it to the magistrates. I Defendant. was -fijaed 20s, J

TQ LADIES. IfLyou want the Finest Tea ASK FOR HORNIMAN'S. Full Weight without the Paekag ALWAYS GOOD ALIKE. Price 16 to 3/8 per ill. SOLD IN SWANSEA & DISTRICT BY James Jones and Son, Goat-Street (Whole- sale only). Taylor and Co., Ltd., 6, Castle Squam; 99, Oxford Street; 100, Brynymor tioad 33, Walter Road and the-, Dunw,. Mumble&, Head, 66, Gorse Lane. Bonnett, 7, Heathiield Street. Ciark, Grocer, 77, Oxford Street. Davies, Grocer, RhonddaJStreet, Mocuai Pea- sant. Morgan, Grocer, Morriston. Lewis, Grocer, Herbert Street, Pontardawe, Evans, Grocer, AUtwen. S. Davies, Grocer, Clydach. M. Davies, The Buildings, Clydach, Williams, Grocer, BlackpilL JT]3,vi ns, Grocer, Llansamlet. Davev, Grocer, Aberdyberthi Street, Hafed, E. W. Thorpe, Grocer, Brynrnill. Baldwin and Ward, The Stores, Mumbles. Jenkins' Stores, Porrtardawe. Jordan. Grocer, Glais. Moore, Grocer, 14, St. Helen's Road. Watson Bros., Grocers, Brynymor ftoad. Meredith. Confectioner, 141, St. Helen's Avenue. Lewis and Co-, 8, College Street. Parlby 9, Cradock Street. Jones, 5, wassail Souare. Jones, Grocer, 64, Llangyfelach Street.. Havard, 95, Brynymor Road TOo.. Y J. T. Davies, 15 and 14, Walter KoatU D. L. Evans, 27, Walter Road. W. Thomas and Co., Glo'ster Buildings (wholesale only).

Swansea Schools' Character Cleaned. In regard to a recent letter appearmgvin the "Da;ly Post" from Mr. D. Thomas, making serious statements regarding the con- dition of a certain Board School in Swanec-v, and some of the infants attending it, we are assured that Inspector Pearse, of the N.S.P.C.C., hp fonud no cause for com- plaint, and hai stated so in an official report to the clerk to the new education authority. The inspector examined each of the infants carefully, and instead of finding them "abom- inably lilthy and almost naked," states that they were clean and tidy and not one bare- fcoted. As to the school itself he admits that the structure is old, but says it is lofty and well ventilated and clean. In fact, anything but being "infested with rats," and having a "stench too strong for words."

A WALKING MATCH TROPHY 42 MILES IN NINE HOURS. Between Liverpool and Rhyl lies a stretch of road forty-two and a half miles ic 1-n-,th, and a Liverpool cotton samplei named Wni. E. Page, now staying at 216 North-street, Leeds, has been awarded a silver medal by the Liverpool Cotton TradE Association for walking this in the short time of nine hours, five minutes. We giv< herewith a reproduction of both sides of tim medal. TVw* rv,^<rl- ;f.i' ine mosc interesuinj and impressive fact u connection with this feal is that a short time fore undertaking his walk, Page -,va-s so v- 41%A from indigestion and xie- bility that he could not walk a street's length, and tc Chas. Forde's bilt beans belongs the sob credit for restoring hi strength so completely. "One day when walk ing to the theatre, I fel' so very dizzy that I 1.[;( jto return home," say. Mr. Page. "From tha time 1 began to have in digestion. Food mad' me sick, wind collected and caused great pain. 1 had constipation frequent headache, and became very de pressed. No matter what food I took, th wind and the pain and the sickly feeling followed it. I went to a doctor, but, as h failed to give me any relief, I tried another The second doctor treated me for nervou dyspepsia, but he also failed to benefit me. A third and a fourth were consulted, witi the same disheartening result. My doctor bills and the cost of medicine amounted t. £26. Having spent that, I found mysel too weak to work, too ill to move about, an4 I had wasted from ten stone six pounds t eight stone. "Such was my state when I began to tab bile beans. The first box had scarcely an; effect whatever, but as I persevered witi them, slowly but surely I began to peroerv a change for the better. I bought more o the beans, and continued to take them. Th constipation was first- cured, then the flatn lence ceased to trouble me the acute pain after food in back and chest became les severe, and the overwhelming fits of ex haustion were no longer so frequent nor s, powerful. In all I took six large boxes o the bile beans, and by that time I was quit restored to mv former excellent state o health. In proof of this I entered the Cot ion walk and won a medal."

Rev. R. J. Campbell's Attack, The London correspondent of the ."New caslio Daily Chronicle" telegraphs: "1 un derstand that the Rev. R. J. Campbell ha resigned his membership of the Nationa Liberal Club." WILL REPEAT HIS INDICTMENT IN PUbLIC, The hon. secretary of the Paddington an North Kensington Trades and Labo ir Cour cil having written to 1:10 Rev. R. J. Camp bell asking him to speak to a meeting c working men, the rev. gentleman has rcplie as follows — "Hill Lodge, Enfield, October 11.—Dea Fir,tii reply to yours of the 7th inst., w ish to express my readiness to attend sue a meeting as yon suggest, and to repes therein, word for word, that part of my ai tide in the 'National Review' which applie to the working closes of Great Britain. made no offer to debate, and cannot engag to do so. "After hearing my statements you or you colleagues will be at liberty to pay what yo please. The afternoon or evening of Thud dav, the 20th inst., would suit me.—Youi faithfully (Signed) R. J. Campbell."

There were no cases for the Swansea boa ough magistrates to deal with on Wednei day.

f HrARCHER«C?n|i pUIHRETWii -^3g3tt £ Ct3TEgEOEa»- Jfll MB ■' N Faosirmfr aj Cne^Junct -Packet* Archer's Golden Returns The Perfection of "Pipe TobaoOO. I CGoL.=T. A1> FIUG&A"T.

nil——1 mm—MI Tho Act of Parliament made it an offence for a^ debtor not to deliver up his books "un- fes tne jury is satisfied he had no intent to defraud." If they were satisfied he had no intention to defraud, he was "not guilty," bat if the facts did not satisfy-them he was guilty of an offence as the burden of proof tav on him. After reading correspondence, the Recorder said he did not see where the intent to defraud presented itself. But the question was one which the jury had to de- cide. The jury retired tocomider their verdict, and after ten minutes' deliberation returned a verdict of "Not guilty," the foreman slat- ing-that there being a doubt about the crimi- nal intention, they gave the ptisoner the, benefit of it. The defendant was next chargcd that after being adjudged a bankrupt he did not dis- cover to the trustee certain drapery and ether cood,. Twelve d"vs before the bankruptcy peti- tion. said Mr. Meager, he had £ 16 worth of goods from Messrs. Ben Evans and Co., and they were delivered in Waterloo-place. Of what had become of them there might be some doubt, but the trustee had not had them. Then there were included in the charge several volumes of books-a standard dictionary and a business cncyclopcedia. Some of the books, it was stated, had been lent, a,lld some sold, but they were subse- quently found at the house. Certain rugs were bought from a Mr. Oppenhcim twelve days before the bankruptcy. Debtor said he had sold them to some one who came in the shop, yet on executing the search warrant the rugs, valued at £ 8, were found in the house. There was no doubt the goods were removed to the house for the purpose of "doing" the creditors. There was no other word for it. Formal evidence was then given of ques- tions and answers made at the public ex- amination, and a visit by William Bennett, a. bailiff, on May 17th, and Wilfred Evans, bailiff, who both said they did not see any drr-pery goods. FlvidpnCjp was (riven hv Mr. Ilenry Rees, assistant official receiver; Henry Jones, as- < sistrvnt at Messrs. Ben Evans, etc., who tos- « tilled to the purchase by defendant of or a- pery: by Israel Oppenbeim, of Bristol, who identified rugs produced as those supplied the defendant and by Mr. Da vies, trustee. Counsel afterwards addressed the jury. The Recorder said the general aspect of this charge was the same as that of the last- That defendant hadn't given up the goods was dear; the question was, had he satis-1 fied them that in not giving up the goods, he had no\ intention to defraud. Gc.cds answering in the main to those goods were bought by Shepherd; goods so similar as to deceive a,n expert were found in defendant's mother's house. If the goods were not the same, the coincidence was a-larmmg. The Jurv, after a few moments' conversa- tion, found defendant guilty. The Recorder suggested, that the ends of justdro had been answered without entering into the other count. This opinion was accepted by the--prose.cn- h°On the third count defendant pleaded' not guilty. No evidence was offered. The Recorder, addressing defendant, said he had been found guilty on evidence thai, could leave no doubt in the minds of any reasonable men of his guilt. He did rot de- sire to say anything to aggravate the posi- tion of defendant, who had withheld but a very small portion of the effects. He (tho Recorder) could only take into account that he must have yeilded to a sudden temptation, and was sorry to have to sentence Hn1 at all. The least possible conviction that he felt it his duty to impose was that he be imprison- ed for four months in the second -envision.