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MISCELLANEOUS. ) HOW A SERVANT WAS MADE TO REMEMBER. Mr B. had a. servant girl who was willing, active, and obedient, and gave her master and mistress every satisfaction. But Mary had one iault; she was very forgetful. Whenever the family sat down to dinner the bell hadlto be rung, as something was invariably missing-say a spoon, the bread, the salt, &c. All plans had been tried to cure her of this unhappy failing, but without effect. One day the family were seated at table, and the bell was rung as usual. The girl hurried to the dining-room. "Mary," said her master, "just run and fetch the big step-ladder down from the attic and bring it in here." Mary, who had been disturbed from her dinner, gave a prunt of dissatisfaction, but ran up the three flight of stairs to fetch down the heavy ladder. In about five minutes she returned to the room panting with her exertion. So now," said Mr B., put it up at that end of the room and climb to the top." Mary did a.s she was told, and when she was at the top Mr B. quietly observed. "Mary, you have now got a better view than we have just look round and tell us if you can see any salt on the table. My wife and I could not find it." That did the busineas. Mary never forgot the lesson. LEPROSY SCARE IN NEW YORK. A telegram from New York of Wednesday's date says :—This time New York has a genuine leprosy scare, much greater than the London affair of last year. The son of a rich Mexican has been attending the military school at Chester, Pennsylvania, and coming to New York with his parents last week has developed pronounced leprosy. He has been living in furnished apart- ments here, and, to the dismay of the occupants, a doctor who called in to prescribe for supposed ordinary illness announced the real nature of the disease. The scare was increased by the Health Inspector consulting physicians and the Health Board. All concurring, the Government authorities were consulted, and the patient removed to an island near New York. The curious point is that in Mexico and at school he was well. There were no cases of leprosy in Mexico near where the family lived, and it was not until he got to New York that the terrible eruptions began to break out. A MAN'S BREACH OF PROMISE ACTION. SOME INTERESTING LETTERS. In the Glasgow Sheriff Court, an action for breach of promise of marriage was raised by John Mitchies, 250, Hope-street, Glasgow, against Joanna Walker Simpson, residing at Glen Villa, Ravenscraig, by Greenock, in which E500 damages are claimed. The plaintiff states that he is a warehouseman, and that the defendant resides with her uncle at Glen Villa. The plaintiff and defendant became acquainted with each other about three years ago. At that time the defendant resided with her uncle at 303, St. Vincent-street, Glasgow. Immediately, or very shortly thereafter, a strong attachment sprung up between the parties, and the defendant professed a strong affection for the plaintiff. The plaintiff was recognised and approved by defendant's uncle and friends as her sweetheart, and was a constant visitor at her uncle's house at 303, St. Vincent-street, Glasgow. The defendant also frequently visited the plaintiff at his lodgings, cl and they passed among their friends and acquaintances as lovers. Sometime after the parties became acquainted the plaintiff proposed marriage to the defendant, and she consented to become his wife. The defendant's uncle and other friends approved of the plaintiff as the de- fendant's future husband. Shortly after the said engagement the plaintiff wrote a letter to the de- fendant asking her again to become his wife, and, in reply, the defendant wrote a letter from which the following is an extract 303, St. Vincent Street, Fr day. My Darling,—You dear, writing me such a sweet letter I was fast asleep when the post came, but I got it when I woke up. What a night last night was, the wind howling and the rain beating against the window. It was eerie, my darling. And you were tired last night, and yet you posted my letter. You should have gone to bed and posted it this morning. I would have got it about twelve o'clock, but you, darling, wanted me to have it early. I wish you could get an easier situation, not quite such hard work. With aitich love and great big kisses from your very own (Signed) JOAN, You ask me to marry you, I will whenever you can. What more can I say, my own darling? The following are extracts from letters which the defendant sent to the plaintiff:- My Darling Life,—You have just left me, and I have said I would explain to you. Do you want to marry me? Yoa say yes. I also say yes. I have all along, and you say I laughed at you. Never. I say it with all truth. I never had- what right have I to laugh at you, you that are a thousand times better than me. Do you know, John, I feel to-night as if my very heart strings would break. As a woman I have done wrong in asking you for your love; but oh, I have such trust in you I tboaght you were everything to me till I found out that you had told another you loved her. Forgive me for repeating here, but I was wild at the time. My temper got the better of me. No doubt she is better than me, and I should have crept back into my own little self, but my love got the better of me, and I could not help telling it. Forgive me for being rude to you or saying anything unkind. I have never meant to be unkiud to you in thought, word, or action, and after reading this, if you will think me worthy of your love, give it ine.-Yours for ever, (Signed) JOAN. My Dear John,—I have missed you, but I'll think all the more of you to-morrow when I see you. We have the Rev staying with us all night. He is a widower with five children. What do you think of me going in for that ? I am glad I am engaged to a single yjung man, or I might feel tempted, don't you think so ?—Your own, with love. JOAN. P.S.—Remember to-morrow at half-past eleven, or half-past two, or I'll feel inclined to go for the widower. Besides the letters quoted, the defendant wrote nearly 200 letters to the plaintiff all breathing the same spirit of fondness and undying love and affection, twenty-two of which are produced. The first intimation the plaintiff had of the defendant's intention to break off the engagement was about six months ago, when defendant finally gave up, the plaintiff acting in a most heartless and offensive manner against him. In consequence of the defendant's refusal to carry out the engage- ment, the plaintiff had suffered greatly in his feelings and prospects in life, and is entitled to damages to the amount sued, viz., JE500. The defendant in her reply to the various assertions of the plaintiff admitted that the plaintiff proposed marriage and that she consented, but for good reasons she wished to be relieved of the engagement about the time stated. In a further statement by the defendant it is related that the plaintiff and defendant became acquainted through both taking part in religious work carried on in Cowcaddens Free Church, Glasgow. The defendant was drawn to the plain- tiff by the interest he showed in the work, and the kind attentions which he paid to her, but she was deceived by these as to his character. The plaintiff in courting the defendant had in view the obtaining of Mr Simpson s business. He supposed, as he now erroneously averred, that gentleman was her uncle, and that she would succeed to his estate. The defentlant is not related to Mr Simpson, but was brought up by him from her girlhood, and she acts as his servant. After the engagement the defendant discovered that the plaintiff had been courting, and was continu- ing to court another lady, to whom he carried childish and injurious st 'lies about the defendant. The plaintiff misled the defendant as to his circumstances, and the defendant has discovered that the plaintiff had, and has, no Hleans with which to support a wife in a proper manner. III time slic satisfied that there would he 110 happiness on either side in the proposed marriwe. He manifested the greatest rudeness towards her many time, and on several occasions struck her with his hands. The defendant was, and is possessed of no means of her own, and the plain- tiff has sustained no pecuniary loss through his failure to obtain her as his Neither hail he experienced any injury to his feelings. THE HADDOCK AND THE DEVIL. Among old-time fishermen a grim legend was current concerning a famous contest which once took place between the haddock and the devil. As the legend runs One day the devil, anxious to assert the same control over the denizens of the deep which he claimed to hold of dwellers on the land, went for Mr Haddock with both hands, and seizing him just behind the gills, between his thumb and forefinger, exclaimed, Now, haddock, I've got ye." Bat the agile fish proved more than a match for his sulphurous majesty, and dashing through his hand into the water, swam away in triumph. And thus it is to this day the two black stripes seen on the sides of every haddock are called the devil's finger-mark." COOKED WORMS—A QUEER DELICACY. The average tourist, a traveller remarks, does not take any too kindly, on first acquaintance, to the Mexican national dishes. Yet the things are eaten with a relish after but a short stay in Old Mexico, and this shows the great adaptability and the long snffering kindness of the average human organs of digestion. Yet I must confess I had never imagined that this theory could go as far as it does. The idea of eating flies, ants' eggs, and even woims of various sorts had never occurred to me. That is, I had read of the savage negro tribes in Central Africa committing such gastronomical outrage, but I had never for a moment supposed that people of the Caucasian race, while people, civilised beings, would do the like. And yet just that is done in Mexico, done by the natives, and done even by the resident foreigners. Not only that —they even deem these morsels great delicacies, and the small boy there dreams by night of worm fritters, just as he does here of strawberry shortcake. The first time I sat down to such a meal, the first worm I sent down into the alimentary canal by sheer force of will power, without the tongue having as much as attempted to exercise its functions. The second crisply-fried morsel, however, I ate in the thorough, old-fashioned manner. It tasted good. A third one I even found better, and so it went on in quick order until I had really chewed, swallowed, gulped a dozen—fried caterpillars, to my own astonish- ment. And they actually were nice. Will you take another little worm ? inquired the pretty daughter of my hostess, smiling at me in an encouraging manner. Thank you, yes-a few more," I said, and I ate these as well, and with great relish. A TERRIBLE PICTURE OF THE INSIDE OF A MACEDONIAN PRISON. A special correspondent of the Daily News has managed to get inside a Macedonian prison at Uskul—the largest prison of the province, which is called Kurschumla or the House of Lead. His interest was supposed to be antiquarian, but it wasn't. He wanted to see how the prisoners were treated. According to the book the Kurschumla contains 149 prison cells and 1,811 prisoners. Those on the first and second floors are sentenced for slight offences, and the time of detention varies from one to 10 years. I do not believe, says the correspondent, that any prisoner has ever outlived the fifth year of imprisonment in these loathsome dark cells. In this respect the prison officials confirmed my suspicions by saying that the mortality was very great, and that very few prisoners lived to the end of their time. In a cell certainly not larger than two-and- a-half yards square, and of about the same height, between 15 and 20 prisoners are confined. All they can do by being friendly and making room for each other is to stand up and lie down again, and they are allowed half an hour's walk in the courtyard once in the day. But how shall I describe the pitiable aspect of these poor creatures ? With hollow cheeks, the pallor of death upon their faces, and terrible protruding eyes, they writhe in continual agony on the floor, not only panting for air, but suffering from want of food. They receive absolutely nothing but bread and water, even if their sentence be for life. If their friends send them money, they are allowed to buy meat twice a week, but the prison officials brutally cheat them out of three- fourths of what is sent to them- The greater number of the prisoners were naked from head to foot, with heavy iron rings and chains on their wrists and ankles. As I passed some of the cells, after looking through the loopholes in the doors, the prisoners within pushed through a stick to which a little leather was attached. I placed a franc piece in each, but I had my doubts as to whether the prisoners would benefit by my almsgiving, and thought it more likely that the greedy guard would take the money from them. The cells on the first and second floors are all alike. The degree of sickness and misery of the inmates alone varies. The cells in the under- ground prisons, where the worst offenders expiate their crimes, are, however, far more horrible even than those I have described. Here every ray of light is excluded. In utter darkness the unhappy wretches lie chained to the reeking floor of the cell. They are totally unable to change their position, and are released from their chains for two hours each day, lest death should afford them an escape from this Inferno. The official who conducted me told me with a cynical smile how this class of offenders is brought to confess. Hands and feet are bound together, and the man is placed at a pillar, to which his head is fastened. The victim is thus absolutely unable to move. There is always a stock of large ants kept ready in little boxes, and of these about 50 are placed upon the body of the poor wretch The tortures he endures from the bites of these insects seldom fail to make him confess, no matter whether guilty or innocent. Upon others the same effect is produced by chaining them to the pavement of the court yard and exposing them for a whole day:to the scorching rays of the sun, without the power of moving a limb. STRANGE FAD OF A WEALTHY AMERICAN. Mr Ernest Grammont i& staying at Providence, Rhode Island, endeavouring to purchase suitable 11 land for the erection of a feudal castle, in which he proposes to lead the life and follow the pursuits of a baron of the Middle Ages. He wants a commanding position, as high above the sea level as possible, with good approaches, and with land enough to dig a moat. He intends to play the feudal baron to the top of his bent, and will have in his service a body of retainers in the capacity of knights, esquires, pages, men-at-arms, &c. The Castle will be turreted and pierced for archers, after the style of the twelfth century, with sally- ports, posterns, portcullis, battlements, keep, and thtt rest. The banquet hall will be similar to those in which feudal barons dined with all their servants and vassals, and if Mr Grammont is as good as his word the welkin will ring as often as his neighbours choose to lay siege to his fortress, for he will be as hospitable as those whom he will imitate but he will not replenish his larder by incursions among the fat beeves and bucks of his brother barons. His establishment will contain troubadors for the revival of minstrelsy. The men-at-arms will be uniformed according to the style that prevailed during the time of Charles the Bold, the Burgundian costume being the most picturesque, according to Mr Grammont's thinking. What land remains I? unused lie will divide into holdings and distribute among the knights, who will hold them in fief from him, subject to forfeiture for any unknightly deed or transgression of the laws of chivalry. I The knight's fee will be a dollar a day, but he will have his spurs hacked from his heels if he is caught wassailing when on duty. PROFESSION AND LENGTH OF LIFE. The average life of a clerk is but 34 years, and this is also the average among teachers. Machin- ists ar outlived by printers, the average of the former being but 38 years, while that of the latter is :m. Musicians live a year longer. The years of life of an editor are 40, and of manufacturers, brokers, painters, shoemakers, A. mechanics, 43..Judges live to be <>5 years of age on an average, and farmers to be o4 Hank officers also live to be 64 on an average. The duration of life of coopers is 58, of public officers 57, of clergymen 50, of shipwrights 55, of hatters 54, of lawyers and ropemakers 54, of blacksmiths 51, of merchants, calico printers, and physicians 51, of butchers 50, of carpenters 59, I -s of masons 48, of traders 46, of tailors and jewellers 44.
GLAMORGANSHIRE SUMMER! ASSIZES.I
GLAMORGANSHIRE SUMMER! ASSIZES. IMPORTANT LIBEL ACTION. MORGAN V. JONES. At the Glamorganshire Summer Assizes held at Swansea on Monday last, the action of libel brought by Mr Thomas Morgan, of Llaudyssul, coal merchant, against his stepfather, Mr Benjamin Jones, Llaudyssul, coal merchant, came on for hearing before Mr Justice Stephen and a common jury. Mr Arthur Lewis (instructed by Mr J. F. Morris, Carmarthen), appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Abel Thomas and Mr Griffith Jones (instructed by Messrs Evans and Thomas, Llan- dyssul) defended. Mr Arthur Lewis, in stating the case, said that the plaintiff sought to recover damages from the defendant in respect of the publication of a certain libel, in and about the town of Llaudyssul. The defendant pleaded in reply that the statements were true in substance and in fact. The defendant married the plaintiff's mother some 18 months after the plaintiff's father's death, and the plaintiff himself resided with the defendant up to the time when he arrived at the age of 17. A second family was then coming on, and the result was that the plaintiff decided to go and seek his fortune in America, where he remained till 1886. He resided in the State of Oregon, aud returned to Llaudyssul in 1887 or 188S, and started business as a coal merchant. The defendant was also carrying on the business of a coal merchant. The defendant endeavoured to make mischief between plaintiff and his customers. The result was that an action for slander was brought by the plaintiff against the defendant at tho Carmarthenshire Assizes. It was, however, compromised. He married and got into bad circnmstauces, and was obliged in January, 1889, to file his petition in bankruptcy. The defendant, in February of this year, showed to all persons whom he knew a letter which he said he had received from America. To one of the persons he remarked, See what sort of a client you got; just read this." The letter appeared to be dated the 21st January, 1890, from Kansas, and was to the effect that Tom (the plaintiff) had promised that if he would not put him in prison for taking money and goods while in his employ, with the assistance of his stepfather (th,) defendant), he would pay him back the money—about 300 dollars He (the writer) continued that he did not like to put one so young in prison, but the whole amount was more than he cared to lose. If, however, the defendant could assist by paying him one half the amount (150 dollars), he would take it in full. He added that the boy's conduct hurt him much, as he placed full confidence in him. This purported to bear the signature of G. W. Larimer, and defendant showed it all round the neighbourhood. He (counsel) admitted that his client had been in the employ of Larimer and Stenson. but he utterly denied that he had been guilty of theft.—John Lewis, merchant, residing at Llandyssul, said he knew both the plaintiff and defendant. He remembered being at, the Llandyssul station in February last. He went into the Weybridge House, which is near the station, and there the defendant handed him a letter purporting to come from America, observing at the same time, See what sort of client you hav?." The letter stated or suggested that the plaintiff bad com- mitted robbery in America. David Davies, manager of Mr Hopkins' timber yard, Llandvssul, i said he saw the letter lying on the desk in his office. Jones was there, and he said, What do you think of that letter?" Witness made no reply. He went out without reading it.—Mr Abel Thomas, in addressing the court for the defence, gave an account of the kindly treatment of the plaintiff by his stepfather. The plaintiff was anxious to become a minister of a certain religious denomination, but the stepfather, having a large family, was unable to give him the money to carry out that ambition. He then paid his passage to America, ol gave him money when he was leaving, and after- wards sent him money. The plaintiff subsequently returned, and while here he was applied to frequently by Messrs Larimer and Stenson for money which lie had stolen. Counsel then read letters which the plaintiff wrote in reply to Mr Larimer asking him not to press him for awhile, and that he would be able in a short time to "do something for him. Finally, Mr Larimer wrote to the father the letter complained of. So far from the stepfather maliciously displaying it, he was deeply affected -tl tlost to tears. Being an ignorant man he asked others to read it. It was at Mr Lewis's own desire that it was shown him. Counsel commented on the remarkable fact that although Mr Lewis spoke of his client's anxiety to go into the box to clear his character, he had not produced him. However, they had his letters, and they would produce Mr Larimer himself, so that even if ho dared to deny his own handwriting they could prove the case against him down to the ground. In relating the circumstances which occurred when Mr Larimer was examining his box counsel observed that a Miss Brown (who lodged in the same rooms with plaintiff) bad also some of the property. In addition, Messrs Hevey and Jackson, another firm by whom he had been employed in the same American town, were looking out for him on a similar charge.—Daniel Elias, booking clerk at the Llandyssul Station, identified the handwriting of the plaintiff in the letters w.itten to Mr Larimer asking his forbearance. Referring to the incident deposed to by Mr Lewis, be declared that the letter was shown to him at his (Lewis's) express desire.—George Washington Larimer, of Whitchiter, Oregon, deposed to the plaintiff having stolen money and goods from him to the value of 300 dollars. He for- gave him on his promising that he would got "his htber" in Llandyssul to make up the loss. He identified the handwriting in the letters sent him in reply as that of the plaintiff.—John Davies, County Court, clerk at Newcastle Emlyn, also identified the handwriting in the letters asking forbearance. He knew it well, because when plaintiff was passing through the bankruptcy court he had to fill up a large number of legal forms. On the close of the case for the defence, Thomas Morgan Jones, the plaintiff, was caUed to give rebut- ting evidence. He denied that be appropriated any money or goods of Mr Larimer's while in his employ. He also denied the statement of Mr Larimer that goods belonging to him were found in his room. On his return from America, and on his starting the c011 business at Llandyssul, the defendant showed great antagonism to him. He tried to prevent him getting coal by refusing to take coal from those who 8uppliedliim. He also told witness's customers that he was cheating with light weights. On two letters to Mr Larimer being shown him, be denied that they were written by him, although they bore his signature. — The cross-examination by Mr Abel Thomas of the plaintiff caused astonishment and laughter by his sweeping denials of statements contained in letters beaiiug his signature. They were all imaginary, he said, but be could not think who concocted them. He denied that he had been in trouble about a girl in America, though a letter admittedly written by him to his sister gave a full account of how judgment bad been obtained against him by a Miss Brown for breach of promise, how be appealed, and the judgment was confirmed, and how his property had been sold up to pay the damages. Confronted in court by Mr Larimer, he declared he did not recognise him as such, but he really eould not say one way or the other. He did not know whether a Mr Bentley, a solicitor in America, existed, though letters were produced from Bentley apparently in reply to letters from him. Bentley threatened extradition proceed- ings if he did not make an honest settle- ment" for having defrauded Messrs Hovey, of Whitchiter.—His Lordship, addressing the witness, sai(i You appear to me to have had a large acquaintance with shameless liars, if these letters sent to you are all imaginary, and you cannot think who wrote them."—Mr Abel Thomas then addressed the jury, and drew their attention to the obvious similarity between the letters which he admitted he did write and those which he denied were in his handwriting. He asked them, too, to consider the gross improbability of Mr Larimer coming over from the United States to perjure himself in order to obtain a verdict for the defendant. The action would never have been brought if the plaintiff and the persons advising him did not believe that Mr Larimer would not be brought to this country.—Mr Arthur Lewis, in replying for the plaintiff, said that a criminal charge had been made against the plaintiff, and the onus of proving the justification rested on the defendant. What they had to prove was that the plaintiff stole 300 dollars from Mr Larimer, and made away with his goods. Upon that point they had the oath of the plaintiff against the oath of Mr Larimer. It was a soniew hat singular circumstance that five years were allowed to elapse before steps had been taken by Messrs Larimer and Stenson, and by Mr Bentley, the solicitor of Whitchiter. There w.is also a testimonial given by Messrs Hovey and Company in lssj, describing him to be an honest and a capable man. He then went into the service of Messrs Larimer and Stensou, almost next door. \7as that the action of a man who had robbed Messrs Hovey of 2,000 dollars ?— His Lordship, in charging the jury, said then; could be no doubt whatever that the case involved the question whether the plaintiff had cr had not committed gross and systematic perjury, because if almost any one of the things which were put to him was admitted by him to be true, the rest would follow. The question was not so much the publication of the libel as whether he had really committed a crime by stealing the money and pro- putyof bis employers. There was no doubt they ought to feel satisfied that the man had committed really gross perjury before they fouud a verdict against him. Referring to the plaintiff's denial that he had had any trouble with a young woman in America, he asked them to consider for them- selves whether they thought it possible that a man who had an action brought against him and damages for 2,000 dollars awarded, who could have his property sold up, could have succeeded in get ting a rule for a new trial, and could have utterly forgotten all about it. It seemed to him contrary to the very first notions of things. Yet he dis- tinctly swore that nothing of the kind happened, and anything more disgraceful he never heard than the way in which he set up one excuse after another.—The jury, without leaving the box, found a verdict for the defendant. PLAINTIFF COMMITTED FOR PEKJUKY. His Lordship-" Let the plaintiff stand up." The plaintiff obeyed, and then his lordship said The jury by their verdict have convicted yoti of coming into this box and telling before us a long tale made up of the grossest lies. I feel no doubt that they were perfectly right in the verdict at which they have arrived, and I feel no doubt also that the crime of perjury is a very common one in this part of the world. I have heard most gross and abomi- nable instances of it, but I do not thir k I ever met with so gross a perjurer as you are. At all events, I shall do what I can to procure your punishment for it, and I shall commit you to take your trial for perjury at the next assiz-s. Superintendent Thorney, you are to be bo'¡nd over to prosecute him at the next assize. Let him be taken iuto custody.—The plaintiff was accordingly removed in custody.
TRADE REPORT.
TRADE REPORT. Written expresivehj for "THE JOURNAL." The same steadiness characterises the pig iron market that we noticed last week, aud so far the rise in the Bank-rate to 5 per cent. has not materially affected the price of warrants. This is satisfactory evidence of the absence of undue speculation, and the continued reduction in stocks in placing the trade in a firmer position. The Bill, to which we have frequently alluded, the object of which is to check the gambling in pig iron warrants, has just been pub- lished. It is not intended to proceed with it this session, which would, of course, be impossible in the present state of business in Parliament, but if circumstances I ermit it will be introduced in the autumn session. The Bill is very short, and con- sists only of four clauses, the two principal ones being the followin- 2. From and after the passing of this Act all contracts, agreements, and tokens of sale and purchase, made or entered into for the sale or transfer of any pig iron to which any document of title shall be applicable, shall be null and void to all intents and purposes whatsoever, unless such contract, agreement, or token shall specify or incorporate a document of title spi cifying the name and address of the storekeeper or other person or persons hy whom such document was created, the number by which the said document of title is distinguished at the time of the making of such contract, agreement, or token, the date on which such document of title was made, and the brand or quality of the pig iron to which such document of title is applicable and every person, whether broker, principal, or agent, who shall wilfully insert in such contract, agreement, or other token, or in such document of title any untrue statement in respect of any of the particulars required by this Act to be specified, shall be guilty of misdemeanour, and punished accordingly, and, if in Scotland, shall be guilty of an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment. 3. Any person who shall create or issue, or cause to be created or issued, any instrument purporting to be a document of title to pig iron, and shall not have at the time of such creation in his possession, or in the possession of some person on his behalf, the pig iron to which the said instrument purports to relate, shall be guilty of a misdemeanour, and punished accordingly, and, if in Scotland, shall be guilty of an offence punish- able by fine or imprisonment. It is noticeable that no Scotch member's name appears on the Bill, which is backed by Mr Ainslie, Mr Wilson, and Mr Hingley. It is evi- dent, therefore, that the chief opposition will come from Glasgow—the Monte Carlo" of the iron trade, and it would be as natural to expect the Prince of Monaco to close the gaming tables as the Scotch brokers to support this Bill. If it does pass through the House its passage will be a stormy one. The steel trade of South Wales is more satis- factory, chiefly on account of the improvement in tinplates the demand for Bessemer bars keeping the works in Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire well employed. The rail trade is not so brisk, and demand for plates is quiet. Tinplates are decidedly firmer, and we are glad to observe that prices are not fluctuating. The stocks are in a better position than they have been for nine or ten months, and are now down to 156,000 boxes in Swansea, which is only about 12,000 higher than this time last year. Prices do not leave anything but a very moderate profit, but assum- ing that the American Tariff Bill should be hung up for this year, we may look forward to a reasonably favourable autumn trade. Copper has a weaker tendency, and it is clear that the price of 959 to E60 for Chili bars effectually checked consumption, and now the increase of 10 per cent. in theBank rate has sent down market quotations further. Tin is rather steadier, and no drop has been experienced since lastThursday, but the evident lightness of money makes it very improbable that we shall see higher values for some little time. Market quotations are as follows :-Hematite pig iron, 53s 6d Scotch, 46s Middlesborough, 43s 3d; Bessemer bars, 25 10s Siemens, £ 5 17s 6d. l'i)q)lates. -Iron coke, 13s 6d steel cokes, 138 9d Siemens, 14s 3d, f.o.b. Swansea. Copper. -Chili bars, £57 2s 6d. TilL-Straits, R94 2a 6d Australian, E94 7s 6d. Coal. Small bituminous, 10s delivered at works through, lis 6d to 12s steam coal, 13s 6d to 15s f. o. b., according to quality. Anthracite is rather weaker. The colliers have got another rise of 3J per cent. on the sliding scale, and we may safely say that the top of the tree has been reached, and that the next audit will show a marked decline.
TRADE OF CARDIFF.
TRADE OF CARDIFF. There was a strong gathering of merchants and others interested in the trade of the port on 'Change on Tuesday, and, taken altogether, a more buoyant feeling prevailed. A few days ago the forecast in the best informed circles was that a disastrous strike of immense proportions was imminent, and that for many months t,) come the trade of the port would be influenced by it. Under these circumstances, it is not to be wondered at that business was entirely suspended, both buyers and sellers alike preferring to await further developments before committing them- selves. In the coal trade prices for forward delivery are nominally the same as they were a week ago, viz. — Best steam, 14s (id to 15s secondary sorts, 13s to 14s and small 9s Gd to 10s No 3 Rhondda, 14s 6d No. 2, 12s Gd and patent fuel, 14s Gd. Recent inquiries for coke have been quite up to the average, and prices at the ovens are well maintained. Pitwood is firm at 1Gs 9d to 17s, and, as far as can be ascertained, merchants are still demanding 14s to 14s 3d for iron ore. In outward chartering there was nothing doing, and at the close of 'Change not a single fixture was recorded. Homeward freights from the Black Sea and the Danube were reported quieter, but there was a steady inquiry from Bilbao, Decido, and Povena for tonnage to load for the Bristol Channel ports at last rates. Tonnage was also in request at Carthagena, Huelva, Pomaron, Porman, Ergasteria, and Garrucha to load for Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dunkirk, Terneuzen, and the East and West Coast ports of the United Kingdom.
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LAUGHARNE ECHOES.
LAUGHARNE ECHOES. (BY ABEKCORRAN) I Laugharne, Wednesday. BANK HOLIDAY. Monday, being Bank Holiday, was observed here as a general holiday, and all the business houses in the town were closed. Queen's weather" ushered in this year's August holiday, and an exceptionally large number of visitors passed through the town en route for the pretty and popular watering place—Pendine. Pendine is now fast being opened up, and the more it is known the better it is appreciated. Pendine has a peculiar charm for brain workers, and for all who are seeking a quiet sea-side resort. Here are spacious caverns, and magnificent sands, unexcelled for firmness and extent. Before you lies The sea, the sea, the open sea, The blue, the fresh, the ever free Here tired nature may be recouped at an extremely moderate outlay, and I would strongly recommend those of your readers who have not yet seen this charming little watering place, to pay it a visit ere the summer wanes. The weather was delightfully fine and warm on Monday last, and the visitors appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed their outing. PRIMROSE LEAGUE FETE AT GLANYMOR. Through the kindness of Mr Falkener, a Primrose League Fete was held in the grounds at Glanymor, on Monday afternoon last. The day was beautifully bright and warm, and the large company, about eighty in number, spent a thoroughly pleasant and enjoyable day. Amongst those present were the following :—Miss Falkener (senior); Mrs Peel, Fern Hill Miss Hurt, Fern Hill Mrs Warner, Miss Millie Warner, Mr Harold Warner, Miss Muscott, Great House Miss Davies, Broadway House the Portreeve of Laugharne (Mr T. Richards) Mr T. David, The Pynes Mrs T. David, Miss M. David, Exeter House Mr Mordaunt Smith, Milton Bank Captain Edward Howells, Mr and Mrs F. Williams, Sunny Hill Miss Bridget Saer, Victoria-street Mr and Mrs Maurice Williams, Clifton-street Mr James Griffith, Mrs Charles Hughes, Victoria-street; Mrs Captain Stealey, Mr William Jeremy, King-street; etc. On arriving at Glanymor the party were shown round the beautifully situated and extremely picturesque grounds. Mr Falkener himself explaining and pointing out the rare plants and trees with which the beautiful grounds are adorned. From these pretty lawns on a bright day you obtain quite a charming panoramic view of the bay, the far distant cliffs, and the Worms Head being clearly visible. The sports were held in a field adjoining the grounds, and the property of Mr Falkener. The following is a list of the several events :— Race for women—1st, Mary Brown. Ditto for boys—1st, John Owen. Ditto for boys-Ist, Tom Jones 2nd, William Jenkins. Sack race 1st, Tom Jones; 2nd, William Jenkins. Eg and spoon Ra-ce--Ist, Mrs Jane Williams 2nd, Mrs John Powell. Ditto—1st, Miss Warner 2nd, Miss Dora David. Ditto 1st, Miss Constance David 2nd, Mrs Peel. Ditto—1st, Mr Richard Bland; 2nd, Mr Thomas David. Ditto—1st, Mr John Powell 2nd, Mr Maurice Williams. Three-legged race—1st, Harry Bevan 2nd, Willie Williams. Tea was served on the lawns. Mrs Falkener presided, and the following ladies also assisted: -Miss Ethel Falkener, Miss Maud Falkener, Mrs Peel, Fern Hill; and Miss Hurt, Fern Hill. After tea, dancing was indulged in, and in which those who could, and could not dance, eagerly participated. The Laugharne drum and fife band (under Bandmaster Jeremy) was present to enliven the proceedings. During the evening the following songs were sung: — 11 cl Song—(comic)—Mr Fred Williams, Sunny Hill soiic, Tom Bowling"—Mr William Jeremy; song—" The Anchor s Weighed "—Mr Maurice Williams. Before separating, Mr T. David, The Pynes, expressed the thanks of the meeting to Mr and Mrs Falkener and family, for their kindness and courtesy. Mr David then called for three cheers for Mr and Mrs Falkener." which was most enthusiastically accorded. Mr Falkener suitably responded. Mr T. Richards called for three cheers for the ladies," and also for the "Primrose League," the call elicited a most loyal and patriotic response that made the welkin ring. The singing of "God save the Queen," brought to a close a most pleasant and enjoyable event. Mr Falkener, Mrs Falkener, Mr Lyon Falkener, and the Misses Falkener, were most active and courteous, and exerted themselves to the utmost to make everybody thoroughly comfortable. In this respect their efforts were not futile, for all present seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and the event was, unquestionably, a very great success. ALBERT FRIENDLY SOCIETY. This old established benefit society celebrated its anniversary on Tuesday last. At 11.30 a.m., the members assembled at their lodge—the Globe Hotel. From here, headed by the Carmarthen Militia Band they marched in procession to St. Martin's Church to attend Divine service. An appropriate sermon was preached by the R ;v. W. H. Harrison, B.A., curate of Laugharne; Mrs Matthew Jones, organist, presiding at the organ. After the service the procession was re-formed and the members, with their secretary (Mr Jonah Morris) preceding them and bearing his official staff, paraded the town, passing through the grounds of Glanymor and Laugharne Castle en route. They subsequently returned to the Globe Hotel, where they partook of dinner, the caterers being Host and Hostess Benjamin. The Rev. W. H. Harrison, B A., presided at the dinner, and was supported by the Rev. J. M. Jones, assistant curate of Laugharne, the vice- chair being occupied by Alderman John David. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honoured. At Glanymor the secretary was presented with a cheque for one guinea from Mr Falkener, Mrs Norton gave a pound, and Mrs Peel, Fern Hill; and Mr Ernest St. George Kaye, Cliff House, also contributed amounts towards the funds of the society.
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PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. A meeting of the Pembrokeshire County Council was he1(1 on Tuesday at the Temperance- hall, Haverfordwest. The chairman (Mr H. G. Allen, Q.C.) presided, and there was a fairly good attendance. The first business was to elect an alderman in the room of the late Mr J. Thomas, Llether. After some discussion Mr James Griffiths, Castle-camlas, was elected —The Chair- man said he duly forwarded the petition of the council with regarc to the question of tithes, but it had been returned to him as being informal, because it did not conclude with a prayer. (Loud laughter.)—Dr Havard presented a petition in favour of the erection of a bridge over the River Nevern at Newport. Mr J. B. Bowen (Llwyn- gwair), an alderman of the council, was prepared to contribute 1:500 towards the expense of the undertaking. The matter was referred to the public works committee for consideration.—The Chairman gave a brief review of the financial position of the county. He said they had received E2,761 from the public Treasury in relief of local taxation, and, therefore, the recommendation of the finance committee to levy a halfpenny rate was not necessary. (Hear, hear.)
PRINCIPAL EDWARDS ON SABBATH…
PRINCIPAL EDWARDS ON SABBATH BREAKING IN WA LES. A Welsh American paper, Columbia, gives, in a recent issue, what purports to be a faithful record of the sayings and doings of the eminent Welsh visitor dnring his sojourn in Chicago. Among other anecdotes with which Dr Edwards is credited is the following: Great care is paid in Wales to what is con- sidered to be the sanctity of the Sabbath. A remarkable case of Sabbath breaking occurred within the past few years in a village not very far from Aberystwyth. The incident I am about to state is perfectly true, though I could hardly have credited it had I not been myself engaged z, t5 in settliii, the case. I was invited to a certain chapel to preach, and to settle a matter in dis- pute between the church and one of its members —the village schoolmaster. The schoolmaster had been suspended from church privileges for a month on a charge of Sabbath breaking, snd had appealed agsinst the sentence. It appeared that the schoolmaster had paid a visit on Saturday after- noon to a friend living some four miles away He had intended returning the same evening, but it turned out a very stormy night, and he accordingly remained over night with his friend, returning on Sunday morning in time for the service, and duly attending to his duties as a teacher in the Sunday-school, and all were pleased to see him returned. But the charge of Sabbath-breaking was referred against him, and I, thinking that his returning from his friend's house on the Sunday was the head and front of his offending, at once declared that not only was he not to be blamed, but rather com- mended, for having returned in time to take his class at Sunday school. But,' said his accuser, we do not blame him for coming to chapel on Sunday. His sin consists in that he did not return to his friend's house after chapel, and come back home on Mmday morning instead of staying at home on Sunday.' The Pharisaism of these brethren was perfectly honest and con- scientious, but who would have though such a thing could have occurred in the Wales of to-day?
REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORN…
REVIEW OF THE BRITISH CORN TRADE. Although the temperature keeps high both by day ani night, the absence of sunshine and the greyness of the days completely robs the season of a summer character, and renders the maturing of the grain crops a matter of slow and incomplete development. The chances of good quality in barley, as well as wheat. must be held to have been sensibly affected by the past fortnight's generally overcast and comparatively sunless skies. The promise of a dry period after St. Swithin has been completely dissipated, and the saturated state of the soil will make harvesting with machinery a difficult affair. There is also a very large pro- portion of lodged and twisted corn, the reapino- of which must be relegated to the scythe, if not to btbe sickle. Oats, beans, aud peas will now apparently be the crops of the year. The English wheat trade has now shrunk to a narrow compass, for the sales at all the Govern- ment markets recently have not attained thirty thousand rjrs, and for the entire kingdom have been little over seventy thousand. Thera is no specula- tioninthe new corn here, although Russia is already making speculative offers for the as yet uncairied Ghirka wheat, and the always forward United States are even speculating in their October crop of maize. Millers in England never extend their enterprise to the purchase of the English crop in advance. The prices quoted to-d.ny, therefore, are of old wheat exclusively, and are governed by temporary scarcity more than by any other cause. An advance of Is. per qr. on the week may be quoted at most of the agricultural exchanges red wheat making 33s. to 35s., and white, 35s. to 42s: per qr. The finer sorts are the best held, as opinion appears to be growing in the direction of belief in a fair yield of new wheat in bulk, but a general disappointment in the way of quality.— Mark Lane Express.
LLANDYSSUL.
LLANDYSSUL. LAWN TgNXIS is rather extensively played at Llandyssul this season. A splendid team has been got up here, and the popular game has almost completely usurped cricket and all other out-door amusements this summer. The efficiency of the game has been brought about through the 11 C!1 energy and devoutedness of the Rev. W. J. Davies, Unitarian minister, Llandyssul, who is himself a most skilful player, and one who takes a keenly interest in the affairs of the club. In fact he is the prime mover of the game here, and its flourishing condition is duo to his influential support.
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