The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Llanrwst Urban District Council. THE PUBLIC LIGHTING QUESTION. TENDER OF A CAS COMPANY ACCEPTED. monthly reeoting of tiio above Coun- cil was held on Friday evening, when there vrero present Mr Wm. Hughes J.P. (in the T the Rev. W. Cyn-rvyd Williams, Dr. J W. Owen, Messrs. H. J. W. Watling T. Kogers Jones. W. G. Jones, T. R. Jons. E. MIlls and W DavitiS- with the clerk (Mr R. R. Owen), the surveyor (Mr Wynne) and the oollector (Mr E. M. Jones). THE DUST NUISANCE. At a meeting of tloo Highway and Sanitary Committee the Surveyor called attention to tho dust nuisance caused by motor traffic, and stated that t-lie Salt Union ommcn- ded what they called panscale tliinly scatter- ed over the road as being very efet-,ctivonot only in keeping down the dust but also as a disinfectant and weed destroyer, and sug- gssted that the Council should gire it a trial. Itw. Cynwyd Williams thought it desir- able that the deputation who were to visit Bettwsyooed, respecting the road motor sor. should also soe how the article used on the road for the keeping down of t-W dust worked. This suggestion was agreed to. EXTRAORDINARY TRAFFIC. The Surveyor reported that tho extra eX- maintaining the main road from Henefail to the Railway Station had been very heavy on account of the excessive weight carried over it by the Penrnachno Traction Engine. On the motion of Mr Watling. seconded by Mr T. R. Jonas, it was decided to draw the .attention of the County Council to the matter, and that the clerk and surveyor pre- pare a statement showing the increasa in the cost of maintaining such road. for submis- sion to that body. THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY COMPANY. At a special Committee meeting of the Council, Mr Allard, solicitor, attended and explained the position of the Council in re- gard to the non-payment of tins costs in the action between the Council and the above Company, and advised them. that as they were not paid, the Council should provide for such costs by applying for a loan or to discharge the sanie from the revenue ac- count. He further explained that a n oeiver and Manager of the property of the Company had beeif appointed on behalf of the debenture holders. It was ultimately decided to apply to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow £450 to cover the costs of the Coun- cil in such action, and also that a public meeting be called for the purpose of ex- plaining fully the position to the ratepayers, and that the date of such public meeting b3 fixed as soon as the decision of the Local'! Government Board upon the application had been received. It was also resolved that unless the Electricity Supply Company removed the overhead wires by the end. of this month, the clerk should report the matter to the Board of Trade. THE PUBLIC LIGHTING OF THE TOWN. TO BB DONE BY A GAS COMPANY. At a sp3cial meeting of the Council in Committee, the Chairman explained that Air W. J. Williams, the Clerk and himself had had an interview with Mr Gregson. the Hû- ceiver and Manager of the Electiicity Supply Works, with reference to the public lighting contract for the ensuing season, and..that it was thought advisable to convene a'special meeting so that Mr Grogson might have an opportunity of discussing the matter with the Council. Mr Gregson appeared and explained his position in regard to the undertaking, and stated that before he could tender for the Public Lighting he would have to come to an understanding with the Council respect- ing the overhead wires which he was not pro. pared to replace by underground mains as lie could not incur the expense, and that he could neither incur the expense of substi- tuting iron posts for the present poles, as his power was limited to the maiyitenanco and repair only of the existing poles,but that he was prepared to tender for the coming season only. on the distinct understanding that the overhead wires bo allowed to re- main as they are. He further stated that he was prepared to negotiate with tho Coun- cil for the sale of thol4 undertaking at a much lower figure than that given to tlho Council by the undertakers, but that he could only nanaa a prioe subject to the approval of the Court, who would have also to consent even to the lighting contract. On the motion of Mr W. E. Jones, sec- onded by Mr W. J. Williams, it was re- solved that Mr Gregson bo asked to send in a tender on the conditions above mentioned by him. It was also resolved on the motion of Mr W. E. Jones, seconded by the Rev. W. Cyn- wyd Williams, that a deputation to consist of the Chairman, the Vioe-Chairman. Mr T. R. Jones, and Mr Watling be a-ppointed to discuss the question of the purchase of the undertaking with Mr Gn?gson after the meeting. The Chairman now stated that two tenders had been received, one from the Ebctricity SuTvnly Company, and the other from the Holyliead and North Wales Gas Company. The former offered to light the town for one year at 25s per lamp, with the exception of the lamp in Station-road which was always lit. and for that they would chargo £ 2 10s. The tender of the Holyhead and North Wales Gas Company waa 30s per lamp. for fixing such lamps, and for lighting and extinguisli- Lag them at 23s per lamp, with aii extra 8s 6d for the one in Station-road. The above company on a five years' contract would supply lamps and gas at 28s 6d per lamp, and this figure would include all repairs. maintenance, cleaning, lighting ,and ex- tinguishing. and at the end of the fivo yearp tb3 lamps would become the asolute property of the Urban District Council. A short discussion followed. The Chairman said that with regard to the purchase of the electricity undertaking. Mr Gregson offered it at a price much lower than was asked by the undertakers. They were however, unanimously of opinion that they could not advise the Council to pur- chase the property at the figure named, and therefore the matter fell through. Possibly it might not be out of place to put this mat- ter as well before the ratepayers and let them decide it. Mr Rogers Jones did not think there was Any possibility of buying the works during the five years, but he thought at the end of that time they might purchaa3 it as scrap iron (laughter). On the motion of Dr. Owen, seoonded by Mr Wm. Davies, it was unamimouslv decided Tff f+ik^fc7 tender of the Holyhead and 7*i Wales Gae Company for a five years contract, at 28s 6d per lamp. DAIRIES AND COWSHEDS. Tbe Surveyor 8a.id thai) the cowsheds out. side the a-rea were in fair order, and the reaj oaqse for oamplaint was to be found tonrn area. 'Riere were no bye- to segalabe this nuisance. Five oow- Ihed8 m the town needed repairing badly- He tOO. that tOO Council should adopt the rogulationsh referring to dairies and cowsheds in order to strengthen his hands. It would not entail any hardship upon any- 0013.. Dr. Owen gave notice that he would move at the next meeting that the Cboncil should adopt such regulations. COLLECTOR'S REPORT. Tho Collector reported having reoeived tlie following sums during the mouth of May:—General district rate, £8 14s 8d; water B3nt, £1 10s; rants and tolls, JE6 18s 7d; a total of jEl7 13s 3d. SERIOUS CHARGE BY A COUNCILLOR. Mr W. G. Jones stated that produce was brought into the Llanrwst market which was of incorrect weight. He bought some pota- toes tho other day. and after weighing them found there was only lUUlbs.. instead of 1121ba. He thought this was a very serious matter for the public. Mr T. R. Jones said that the matter was brought forward a few years ago. and it was then decided that it was the duty of the police to see into it, and then report to tlie Inspector of Weights and Measures. There WM no excuse for market people, as there was a. weighing machine outside th3 hall. TOO Chairman said that possibly the farmers sold their pot-atoes by the cental, which meant 100lbs. On tho motion of the Rev. Cynwyd Wil- liams. it waa decided to call the attention of the polioo to the matter. HACKNEY CARRIAGE LICENCES. Th3 usual licences were granted to owners and drivers of ha-ckney carriages. GROUPED COUNCIL SCHOOLS. The Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, Dr. Owen, and Mr T. R. Jones were appointed repre- sentatives of the Council on th3 Board of Management of the Grouped Council Schools. RM<: FIRE BRIGADE. Mr J. 0. Hughes. Rhuddlan. secretary of the North Wales Branch of the National Fire Brigade Union, wrote asking the Coun- cil to affiliate the Llanrwst Brigade with the Union. He stated that in the whole of North Wales there were only about four bri- gades which had not joined. Mr T. R. Jones said that if they jomed the Union there would be a great deal more in- ten^st taken in the brigade. He proposed that the Llanrwst brigade be affiliated with the National Union. Dr. Owen seoonded, and this waa agixsed to. COR WEN AND BETTWS ROAD WATER SERVICE. The Council at a spccial meeting, dacided to applv to tlie promoters of the above to make Llanrwst instead of Bettwsyooed aa a terminus. In reply a letter was reoeived iron the manager of the company statute t^at the chairman of the (Sic Kenry Ro- bertson) would meet & <5wputation of the Council on Saturday teZ the Waterloo Hotel, Bettwsyooed. A deputetioa isss appointed, including the Clerk of tho Trefriw Parish Council, who would support the application. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS. Mr J. Wyard, postmaster. Llandudno, wrote stating that the postal authorities would bn willing to erect a pillar-box on the Market-square, provided it be fixed on the edge of the pavement in front of the old Post Office. All the expense incurred would be defrayed by his department. The necessary permission was granted, but some of the members of the Council did not agree witi* the action of the postal au- thorities in removing the letter-box in Station-road, which was reported to have boon done that day. THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY COMPANY'S BILL. The above company wrote requesting tho payment of their bill for the lighting of the town, but on the motion of the Rev. Cyn- wyd Williams, seoondad by Mr E. Mills, it was decided to leave the bill over for another month. NAMES OF STREETS. Tho Rev. Cynwyd Williams drew attention to the indistinctness of ths names of streets in the town, and said it was almost impossi- ble to find them out, the signs having b2- come the same colour as the walls. It was decided to have them painted. MONTHLY STATEMENT. The Chairman of the Fina-nce Committee (Mr T. Rogers Jones) reported that after paying all bills there was an available bal- anoo of 2451 10s lid.

SALE OF STORE CATTLE IN DUBLIN. Mr Gavin Low held hia first summer sale of store cattle in the Auction Mart, 50', Prussia- street, Dublin, on Thursday, when close on 1,400 head were offered. The show of forward conditioned cattle was the best of the season, and included many choice lots of home-bred Aberdeen Angus crosses, which realised from 30s to 34s per cwt. Polled bullocks from 29s to 32s per cwt. Horned bullocks from 29s to 32s per cwt. A good selling trade was experienced at current rates.

WELSHMEN'S WILLS. The following are amongst the wills just re- turned — Mr Simon Roberts, ot Uanddcriol, Merioneth, who died on the 6th Nov. last £2,950 Mr Richard Owen, of Brynacranisaf, Llanbrymair, Montgomery, who died on the 27th March last £ 2,531

I A Bonny I Wrexham I Baby | Pon of Mr. Lloyd Jones, of Wrexham), brought up ON I ROBINSON'S I ■PATENT « BARLEY. I Striking Testimony from HP. Lloyd JonesG 50, RHOSDDU ROAD, M WXEXHAH, B JiiA January, 1905. §3 T. If Messrs. KEEN, ROBINSON ft Co., Ltd., H London. H Honour to whom Honour is due." GENTLEMEN, I am taking upon myself tho liberty sending you my little son's photograph and to tell you that it is through your Patent Barleytbat he is oar chief comfort and treasure to-day. I feel it my duty to acknowledge the benefit derived from your prepara- tion, inasmuch as you have net only saved my little man's life but you have also made my dear wife and myself one of the happiest couples in the town of Wrexham to-day. His age is four months and he is still going strong. I may Just further add that np to two months I had is my own private opinion a yery slight hope that we should ever rear him, but thank Heaven your prrpara- tion was recommended to me just in time. After ho commenced to use it, I noticed a change in twenty-four hours. Such a change, bad I not experienced it myself, 1 could not have believed. Hoping yon will accrjit my Kttle ton's photograph, and wishing you every prosperity. I am, Gentlemen, Faithfully yowl, T. LLOYD JO.

The Abererch Outrage. ACCUSED SENT TO PENAL SERVITUDE. JUDGE'S COMPLIMENT TO THE POLICE. The bearing of the charge against John Jones, labourer, alias "00011 Bach y Bala," of itavLnp; actxmpted to murder 8.a.rah Jones, a woman of 70, at Abererch. near Pwllheli, was continu-ed at the Carnarvonshire Assizes on Friday, before Mr Justice Sutton. A femal.0 witness named Banna, of whom prisonea' waa alleged to have tremblingly solicited food and drink shortly after the at- tempted murder, was being examined, pri- soner meanwhile sitting in the dock with bent head, partially concealed from her sight Prosecuting counsel asked her to point out tibo man if in oourt. She scanned the court deliberately, then said. "I cannot see him." Proa:cuting counsel suggested that the jud-c migllt assist identification by afford- ing witness better facilities. Defending counsel protested warmly, say- ing witness had failed to identify prisoner. Justice Sutton remarked, "I am here to see justice done. Let the prisoner stand up." Prisoner stood for the first time fully re- vealed to witness, who, pointing an accusing forefinger, cried excitedly," rrhere's the man," creating a profound sensation throughout the court. Witness, overcome by faintness induced by the excitement of the incident, sank back fainting in the witness-box. Justice Sutton immediately handed his smelling bottle to the oourt officer for the woman's assistance. A glass of water was tendered, and witness r>3-covered. Margaret Ann Jones, of the Refreshment Rooms, Glanyweadw, said that the prisoner asked her for 2d of sweets, for which he ten- dered a sovereign. The prisoner had writ- ten to her to give evidence on his behalf. Evidsnco was given by J. Gabriel Jones, and Wm. Lewis. Pwllbeli, tradesmen, who stated that the prisoner made purchases from them totalling L2 12a. Margaret Williams. 9, Margaret-street. Amlwch, stated that on the Wednesday after the outrage the prisoner lodged with her. He said that lie had come through Pwllheli, wlier,g a great occurrence had taken place, that "an old lady had been assaulted and had b^en struck on the head and £10 taken from her." He also stated that one of the ass-ailafits had been arrested, and that the old woman lived in a lonely plaee. Ho paid iar his lodging before going to bed. Btrpt. Griffith stated that lie arrested the prisoner on siispicaon at Carnarvon. He told witness. "I was at that tirm between the West End and LLanbedrog." The sum of 18s 5td was found upon him. Supt. Jones, Pwllheli. adduced evidence, and earned a compliment from both the Jndgp and Mr E. J. Griffith for his fairness. Answering Mr T. A. Jones, Supt. Jones said that he preferred the independent testi- mony of Mr Yale in regard to the footprints in preference to that of a constable. The case had caused him a great deal of anxiety. The injured woman had not identified the prisoner, upon whom suspicion fell because he was spending money freely. For over three-,quarters of an hour the clerk was engaged in reading the statement made by the prisoner before the magistrates. Mr E. J. Griffith said that the whole ques- tion was—where was the prisoner between 12 o'clock and two o'clock on Monday. Out of the hundreds of lines he had written in his statement only fifteen dealt with his movements during those two essential hours, and they had refbronce to a public-house, but the prisoner had not called anyone from tlie inn. although the polios gave him every opportunity to do so. The prisoner had admitted that ha was on the cob near the old woman's house at 12 o'clock, just be- foro the crime was perpetrated. He failed to pay for his lodgings on Saturday. How came it that on Monday, when £10 disap- peared from tlso old woman's house, that he had plenty of money, and sent 14s 6d to his landlady? THE DEFENCE. Mr Artemus Jones, addressing the Jury on behalf of the prisoner, said that the doctrine that a man unablw to account for his movements was guilty of the clmrgQ made against him was a doctrine unknown to the English law, and an atrocious one. The Jury had to be convinced that the prisoner, and no other man, had committed the crime. The whole case for the prosecution rested upon certain sets of circumstances which were linked together and made a chain with which they endeavoured to bind the prisoner,, but if a single link out of that chain of circumstantial evidenoe, if a single fact in their story was unsupported, the wiiole fabric of tlie prosecution fell to the ground. The theory of the prosecution was that the prisoner's motive in committing the crime was robb>ry. because he was in need of money, but the evidenoe of his landlady upset that story. She had said that he regularly paid his money, never being in arrear even when out of work. On the Satur- day he told his landlady that lid wanted to go to the post office for a letter, which indi- cated that he was expecting money. As to the details supplied by the Amlwch woman, after having a conversation with the prison- er why the whole facts were fully reported in the newspapers. It was quito clear that the prisoner was an utter stranger to the old woman, and her house. and it was equally clear that her assailant must have known the old woman and her house for he knew where the money was kept. The medical evidence showed that there must havia been bloodstains on the clothing of the old woman's assailant, but none were found on the prisoner's clothing. THE SUMMING UP. In summing up, on Saturday morning, the Judge said that Mr A rtemus Jones had done everything for his client. He had called attention to the fact that no bloodstains were found on the clothing of the prisoner, which. he pointed out. was very singular in view of the condition of the house, but, of course, the prisoner might have slipped past her when she was doubled up in blond. The prisoner had been given every assistance to obtain witnesses, and the jury were entitled to take into consideration the fact that ho had not adduced any testimony to explain for example where he was between Saturday night and Monday night. Th3 absence of contradictory evidence was significant a'nd he (the Judge) did not remember anything in prisoner's statement favourable to him, and if there had h en his counsel would have certainly brought it out. On the other hand Mr Artemus Jones directed his ability to showing the weak points of the prosecu- tion. Of oourso. the pross-cntion must con- vey conviction to the minds of the Jury, an .d if they failed the prisoner would have to be acquitted. PRISONER'S REMARKABLE ADDRESS. The Jury, after an absence of about half- an-hour. brought in a verdict of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The Judge asked the prisoner if he bad anything to say before sentence was passed upon him. Receiving no reply, tho Judge, addressing the prisoner, Baid: I observe that you have a bad record. You have committed a cowardly attack upon this old woman, and it is useless wasting words on men like you. I send you to penal servi- tude for seven years." Prisoner: Can I sp-ak to you before I am sentenced ? The Judge: Say what you wish, I will lis- ten to it. Prisoner then tookout his note-book, which he scanned very frequently during tho trial, and make an extraordinary statement. which was mainly directed at the police, whom he described as "land sharks." For the most part the statement was incoherent, the prisoner speaking under great excite- m3nt. He alleged that Supt, Jones was at the root of the prosecution. The Judge, interposing, said that as the jury had found the prisoner guilty he could not go back upon their decision, but he would hoar the prisoner in mitigation of the sentence. The prisoner's solicitor advanced to the dock. and had a consultation with him. Discarding his notebook, prisoner again ad- dressed the Judg3. "I am sorry that I have been accused of the crime," he said, but before Almighty God I never done the »ot.M He was proceeding a^ain to make a rambling statement, containing allegations against the police, when his Lordship said sternly: "I sentence you to seven years' penal servitude." The prisoner, greatly aetated, was then hurried to the cells be- low. COMPLIMENT FOR THE POLICE. The Judge warmly complimented the poL ice at the close of the cose. He said that be was of opinion (and be was sure the Jury would agree with him) that Supt. Jones, Pwllheli, had acted with skill. care, and patience, and likewise the officers under him. Above all, what appealed to him was tho scrupulously fair nianner the police had acted towards the prisoner. A legal argument ensued as to the disposal of the L10 found on prisoner, and the Judge said that if counsel satisfied him that the money was the proceeds of tlie robbery he would order it to be handed over to tho old woman. Eventually it was arranged that Mr E. J. Griffith should discuss the matter with the Clerk of Assize.

Royal Cambrian Academy. GOOD EXKiSITS BY LOCAL MEN. CONCLUDING NOTICE. An unsatisfactory feature of this year's Academy is its lack of patronage by South Wales artists. In the index to th,p exhibi- tors we find but five names of South Wali- ans. including one from Shrewsbury, only two of whom are represented this year. in the Southern halt of the Principality; Comparatively speaking, few artists reside nevertheless, their representation in their own academy is sadly inadequate. The Council have done all they can to eSsct an improvement in this direction, but little success has attended ajair efforts, and it is difficult to suggest a fresh remedy. For Cambria's sake. however, it is to be hop3d the future will disclose a better state of affairs. THE QUEEN'S BEDROOM. Of the thirty-seven pictures shown in the Queen's Bedroom, local men claim possession of a number of the bk-ist. For instance, "The Boat Race, Ceanaes," by Mr W. J. Corah. of Llangwstenin, is a very good can- vas. As the titLe explains, the artist deals with a boat race at Cemaes. The litte crafts a-re running betm-au two headlands into the harbour. 'l'he shoteametio side is lined with spectators. Altogether tho scene is a pretty one, suul it is piosented with considerable IJdll. figures, sky. water and rocks being very naturally pourtrayed. In "Whitelady Rock. Port Patrick," Mr Corah has another very acceptable work. Mr War- ren Williams, of Conway. has also a capital water study in "A Summer Sea." Mr Nor- man Netherwood, of Deganwy. gives prom- ise of gmat things in his On the Lledr. Bettwsyooed." He has hit upon a striking bit of scenery, and lie deals with it in an exceedingly pleasing manner. Bell Alley. Bus hoy. Herts. by Mr A. Netherwood, does not seem to have been attended to with the care usually characteristic of its painter. His "Bergen Harbour, Norway," is a better work. "When the tide is low," by another Conway man. Mr W. Stephenson is an artis- tic effort of considerable merit. One of the fixtures of the room is Mr Emil Krause's (of Tywyn). "Llanberis Lake and Castle." The picture is nicolv balanced and remark- ably true to the original. "The Thames at Eaton," by Mr James Towers is also a capi- tal bit of painting, the trojs which over- hang the river being produced with strik- ing success. THE RECEPTION ROOM. About seventy canvases find room in tho Reception Room, and, on the whole, they are slightly superior to tho S3 exhibited there last year. One of the three best pictures is the "Conway," of Mr W. Stephenson. The artist has been very happy in his point of view. The scene is described from a point on the Deganwy shore, whence what is local- ly known as The Island," acts as a pretty screen to cover the bridges, while not in any- way affecting the commanding viow obtain- ed of the Castle. The colouring is capital, the balance excellent—in fact, the whole scheme is managed with noteworthy success. This is undoubtedly one of Mr Stephenson's best studies. "Looking up the Conway Valley" is another local scene very effective- ly pourtrayed by Mr J. C. Salmon, while in "Old Colwyn," Mr A. Netherwood gives the quaint old bridge with delightful effect. The latter's "Fishermen's Cottages, Laxey. I.O.M." is not so successful. Mr J. Finne. more shows three pictures in this room, and. though he betrays the it3sult of a cer- tain amount of carelessness in Raising Slate on tho Cornish (3>ast," and "An In- teresting Story," he is eminently successful in his "Trinity Cha/pol from Baliol Gar- dens"—one of the best works of its kind exhibited this year. Mr William Parkyn's Seventeen Knots an Hour," represents a modern man-o'-war outward bound. The huge vessel presents a bra,,) sight as she ploughs her majestic way through the naturally-depicted waves. "Marshland," by Mr Joseph Knight is anotlier of this popu- lar artist's naturally-painted rural scenes, and Mr A. C. Meyer, of Conway, shows two capital pictures in "Waste Land," and "In Disgrace." The latter deals with the troubles of a Dutch lad. who is seen making his way along a village roadway in 00Ill- pany with a party of his accusers. Mr Har- old Swan wick's "Devon Valley" is a charm- ing work, depicting a beautiful country scene in the early summer. The Summer" of Miss Maud Salmon is an acceptable little picture on practically the same lines. "Early Fishers," by Mr George Crozier. "Der Siebershurm. Rothenburg, auber, Bavaria," by Mr Elias Bancroft, and "A Sussex Vil- lage, by Mr Cyril Ward are also worthy of attention. MR G. SWINFORD WOOD'S WORKS. The Luncheon Room is set apart this year for the purpose of exhibiting the works of the late Mr G. Swinford Wood. R.C.A., of Bodlondeb, Conway. And a vi ry fine collection tli3y are. One of Conway's Battlements" is a particularly good specimen, but the best of the lot is Snow don's Summit, bright and clear," a really striking canvas worthy of the deceased gentleman's reputation. "Clouds descending at Llyn Idwal" and "A Westmorland By-way" are also in their way capital efforts.

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BETTWSYCGHD POLICE COURT. LLANRWST MEN IN TROUBLE. The monthly police court was held at Bottwsycoed on Saturday, before Col. John- stone (presiding), Messrs Jelf Pettit, W. B. Halhed. and B. G. Boville. DRUNKENNESS. John Hughes, Ysgubor Won. Cwm Pen- machno, was fined 2s 6d and ocsts for being drunk and disorderly in the village of Pen- machno, A GIPSY FINED. For taking three 0013, valued at 6d, from private waters, tlie property of Colonel Hig- son. Wilfred Lovell. a travelling gipsy, was fined 5s and costs. Mr J. D. Jones, Llanrwst, prosecuted. BEGGING AT CAPEL CURIG. A tramp named Mallon was charged with begging at Capel Curig, and wa-s sentenced to 14 days' hard labour. ILLTREATING A DOG. W. O. McCarty, chimney sweeper, and Frank Challinor, painter, both of Llanrwst, were charged by Inspector Eakins, R.S.P.C.A., with illtreating and torturing a doc on the 14th of Mav in Llanrwst. The owner of the dog. Mrs Parry, of the Black Horse, said she asked the two defend- ants to take her Irish terrier down to the river for a bath With that purpose they fastened a pieoe of cord to the dog's neck, as it would not follow them. They were away" altogether about an hour. Whan they returned she asked them how they got on. and McCarty. in reply, asked whether the dog had not returned. They said they put a stone on the end of the rope to keep it from coming out of the water. John Hughes, county oourt clerk, Llan- rwst deposed to having seen McCartv drag- ging a dog along Bridge-street on the day in question. They went over the bridge, and ho noticed Challinor pick up a stone and tie it to the cord, and the other man then threw it into the river, where it struggled for about 4J miutes. Both defendants wene in drink at the time. The dog was life- less when it was brought out of the water. E. Ll. Hope, of the Penybryn Hotel, also testified to seeing the dog after its immer- sion. Wm. Griffiths, Llanrwst, also saw the dog in an exhausted condition. It could only walk 10 -or 12 yards at a time. Supt. Woollam, who saw the dog nøxt day. said it then looked as if it had been knocked about a great deal. For the defence. Challinor said there was no cruelty at all. On the day in question he went to the Black Horse for a drink, and MeCarty asked him whether he would go for a walk as far as the river, and take the dog with them. Mrs Parry suggested tying the ocrrd to the dog. and giving it aThath. A fine of 2s 6d and costs each was imposed ■—in all 16s 6cl aarJi.