Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph and General Weekly Reporter for the Counties of Pembroke Cardigan Carmarthen Glamorgan and the Rest of South Wales

Haverfordwest Quarter Sessions. The Michaelmas Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the town and county of Haverfordwest were opened at the Shire Hall on Thursday, before Judge Owen, who was accompanied on the bench by Sir Charles Philipps, Messrs. Morris Owen, T. L. James, Jos. Thomas, T. Llewellyn, IV. P. Ormond, W. Williams, O. H. S. Williams, J. G. Griffiths, and Colonel NVIiite. I T:IH GRAND JL'R' Messrs. T. R. Dawkins (foreman), Llewellyn Brigstocke, T. tL Birh, G. Cole, T. Devereux, D. R. Davies, F. P. Green, Jos. Morse, H. Mumford, B. II. Munt, T. M. Phillips, D. T. Rees, I Reynolds, T. Russell, B. Rees, A. H. Saunders, W. Thomas, L. H. Thomas, G. J. Trew, William Williams, and I Young. CHARGE TO TIlE GRAXD JCH Yo Judge Owen said there was only one case to be brought before them that day, lie was glad to say, and that was a very simple case as far as j they were concerned. It was a case in which a man named Morgan was charged with committing an aggravated pssalllt UpOYl a man of the name of John Gannon. The case was a very simple one. There was evidently some bad feeling either be- tween the men or their wi ves. They had some words. Morgan had a saw in his hand, and he struck Gannon once or twice over the shoulder. The saw broke, and he struck, he was sorry to say, with the broken part, over the head. There were several people who saw it. A man had no right to take the law in his own hand in using a weapon of that kind. He need not remind them that it was not for them to try the prisoner, but to say if there was sufficient evidence to put him on his trial. LICENSING COMMITTEE. The following were appointed for the ensuing year :—Judge Owen, Sir Charles Philipps, Messrs i T. Rule Owen, E. E. Evans, r. L. James, Jofm James, Henry Mathias, M. W. Ll. Owen, 0. H. I S. Williams, Dr Phillips, and Colonel White. TRIAL OF PRISONERS. ALLEGED ASSAULT "ITH A SAW. George Morgan was indicted for unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grevious bodily harm upon John Gannon, on July 15th, 1899, at Haver- fordwest. Mr Bayley (instructed by Mr H. J. E. Price) Erosecuted, and Mr Marlay Samson (instructed by Mr W. J. Jones) defended. The Grand Jury, before returning a true bill, were deliberating for nearly forty minutes. They also wished to remark on their return that the two independent witnesses which were present at the Police Court proceedings had not been heard by them that day. The petty jury were sworn as follows .-—John Morse, David Bowen, James Griffiths, Henry S. Lloyd, John O'Connor, Richard Thomas, Richard Griffiths, Wm. Davies, Win. D. Edwards, and Wm. Thomas. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Witnesses on each side were ordered out of court, and Judge Owen said they must not go to the nearest public house, but remain close at hand. Mr Bayley opened the case, detailing the material facts of the evidence, which has pre- viously been published in evtenso in our columns. John Gannon, labourer, of Fountain Row, (the prosecutor), said about three o'clock he was passing defendant's door, and said Its a a shame my wife should be beaten, and my children ealled pups, and my wife a cow, while I am away fro; i home." Defendant had the saw in his hand and struck him first on the shoulder, and then on the head. He did not remember any more. Cross-examined by Mr Samson He did not have dinner that day he was on his way to dinner. There had been a row with Morgan the previous night, and lie sent for the police. He did not spring at Morgan first. He had had two glttssc6 of beer that day. There was no; scutlle before he got the last blow. He had been imprisoned for s ix months for stealing a watch and a set of harness. Mary Ann Gannon, wire of prosecutor, bore out her husband's statement, and said she heard de- fendant say "If yon come this way again, I will cut your head orr." Her husband lay in- sensible for ten minutes, and she ran for the police. Cross-examined Her ua>b:ind had his dinner before the assault. She cried murder when she saw the assault. Mrs Morgan, a week before, had struck her three times in the face. Annie Smith and William Phillips were next called as witnesses, but did not appear, and Judge Owen said they were bound over to appear in the sum of £10 each, and their recognisances must be estreated. People must attend. He directed the Clerk of the Peace to enforce the penalty. Dr. Williams described the three wounds on prisoner's head. One was right down to the hone. Uy the Judge: These would be three separate j blows. There were no symptoms of drink about him. By Mr Samson: He would not say that the deep j wound could have been inflicted by falling on the saw he did not think it was possible. The two smaller wounds might have been caused by a fall. P.S. Parry gave evidence that lie went to see defendant from information received, and asked him why lie came to strike Gannon ? Judge Owen What right have you to do so ? —I thought I had the right to do it. You had not charged him or given a caution -No sir. Mr Samson objected to this portion of the officer's evidence being given. Judge Owen: I agree with you. A policeman has no to do this. Witness I ijuote Rogers, a case on this, and he produced a piece of paper. Judge Owen What, you are a lawyer as well as a policeman (loud laughter). Mr Samson You have evidently anticipated this difficulty ? Judge Owen You had better put that in your pocket. If you begin reading law cases I am certain you will not be able to do your duty as a policeman, (renewed laughter). Witness, in reply to Mr Bayley, said defendant told him that lie did it in self-defence. Mr Samson said lie must object to this evi- dence. Judge Owen I qnifce agree with you. A policeman ought not to go with his authority and frighten a man, and than give his statement a? evidence against him without even having cau- tioned him. There is a proper way of doing ii;, and an improper way. Witness proceeded with his evidence up to the time of the arrest. Judge ( hven What power had you to arrest ? Perhaps yon have got another case like that. A trained lawyer like you must know that this is no misdemeanour, and you had no right to arrest a man without a warrant. W itness It u; often done. your Honour. Judge Owen: Why should you have appre- hended this man ? He is a householder in the town. Why did you not adopt the proper course of summoning him? Witness, cross-examined by Mr Samson, on the previous night defendant complained to him about the conduct of Gannon. For the defence, defendant was called. He said on oath that was a quarrel, and a scuttle, and the saw .louoleu under them as they fell on the ground. Defendant's witeeorrois->nuod thiss vidtiiico, and in cross-examination sua had no quarrel with Gannon's wuc, hut -iad given her a smack in the face, (lau^aer). Mr Samson addressed the Jury, contending that defendant's story was the most probable one, and he was entitled to a verdict of not guilty. Judge Owen said it was an em harassing case a* .they had not got the evidence of the two inde- pendent witnesses. He believed the \ïLo!e oÎ the case had arisen through a tjtiarre! between the wives. The most serious evidence againthe defendant was that of the doctor, who thought that the largest wound was due to a blow. lie had a good deal of sympathy with men who fought matters out with their fists, and he wished they would do this instead of using knives and other things. It was the old-fashioned way, but it was none the worse tor that. He did not ao- prove of a policeman arresting a man without some direction. Judges always said too that a policeman had no busiiies-- to get evidence out of a man without first warning him. Something been said of the characters of the two men. He was one of those men w':o a man who ,had been punished and ;onv chn.u-Ji ids sentence ought not to have brought against him that offence all the rest of his life. There should be a sort of statute of limitations in matters of that kind, except in cases of theft. Even the most respectable characters lost their tempcf:3 some- times, and the question of character, either one side or the other, did not come much in this case. The Jury retired at ti ve minutes past one to i consider their verdict, and returned at 12 minutes later with a decision of not guilty, which was j applauded, and defendant was discharged. PCBLIC HOUSE APPEAL CASE. CONVICTION* QUASHED. The only other case was all appeal (of which notice had been given by Mr J. Jones on behalf of Mrs Martha Davies) against an order or conviction, dated 24tii July, 1S99, made by Jus- tices of the Peace of the town and county of Haverfordwest, in respect of an alleged charge that the said Martha Davies did unlawfully open her licensed premises, Fox & Hounds, Hill Street, for the sale of intoxicating liquor during part of the time that her said premises were required to be closed. Mr W. J. Jones appeared for the apellant, and Mr Samson for tiie respondent. The notices having been proved, P.C. Davies gave his evidence, which we have previously published. It was that lie saw Wra. Henry Summers at two minutes to twelve on the Satur- day night go to the Fox £ Hounds window, and tap several times. Then Mrs Davies came out of the house to him. Summers handed some- thing to her, but he could not say what it was. Judge Owen Was it a prayer book ? Witness: It was larger than that, sir. Mrs Davies and her husband came out, and the latter sat oil the window sill alongside Summers. Mrs Davies handed a jar to Summers after the clock had struck twelve. He took hold of the jar, and found it contained beer. Mr and Mrs Davies told him that the beer had been taken out of the house before eleven o'clock. Cross-exaniined It was a dark night The people at the Fox & Hounds could not see him wh\le he was concealed, and did not see him: He went straight from the Court, after the first hearing of the case, to see a man named Nichola.s to give evidence on his behalf. When he saw Summers lie said he had the beer before eleven o'clock. Mrs Martha Jane Davies, landlady of the house was called. She said Summers came to her house about 9.30 in the evening for a jar of beer, and had a pint which he drank. He paid for both, and said he would call for the jar when lie came back. She tilled the jar and put it aside for him. He came back with her husband before eleven, and she gave him the jar. SILe went to bed, and left Summers and her husband talking outside. After the policeman came and knocked her out of bed. Judge Owen: The next time they knock you out of bed don't you come, net if there is half-a- dozen policemen, unless it is a murder or some- thing very serious. On Mr Samson rising to cross-examine witness, Judge Owen asked him to give evidence that -the clock tiie policeman heard strike was exact Greenwich time. Mr Samson said he was unable to produce this evidence. Judge Owen: You have chosen to go under the Sunday Closing Act, and you must prove it is Sunday. There is only two or three minutes. Mr Samson then withdrew from the case. Judge Owen You have exercised a wise dis- cretion, Mr Samson. This conviction is quashed not upon this question of time alone, but upon i the evidence. Mr Jones I ask for costs. Judge Owen I give you costs. The Sessions then closed.

Milford Haven Urban District council. The usual monthly meeting was held on Friday night, Dr. Griffith, J.P. (chairman) presiding. There were also present:—.Mr John Rees, vice- chairman, Mr J. Walkley, Mr W. Hire, Mr G. S. Kelway, Mr J. Russan, Sir J. Davies, Mr T. George, Mr Wm. Williams, Mr W. fluzzey, Mr Geo. Cole, j and Mr J. Whichcr. Mr T. H. Lewis, clerk, Mr T. j John, superintendent gas works, and Mr T. P. Reynolds, surveyor, were also in atteudence. NEW GAS AND WATl-it LOAN'. The Chairman proposed the adoption of the report of the Gas and Water Committee, which contained the following recommendations (1) That an application be made to the Local Govern- ment Board for a Provisional Order, authorising the Council to borrow a further sum oft60 10 for the purposes of their water works. (2) That an application be made to the Local Government Board for a Provisional Order, authorising the Council to borrow a further sum of X,500 for the purposes of their Gas undertaking. (8) That a coil of compo be ordered. The Chairman said it might be necessary to give some information regarding these recommendations, but he was sorry to say he would not be able to give such information to-night- However, if tliey adopted the report they could have another meeting when such information could be given. One recommend- i ation was for a Provisional Order to borrow a further sum of £ 6000. This had been before the Water Committee for some months. They had now exhausted their borrowing powers, and it was ) necessary to give notice by the loth November if they considered the loan necessary. He reminded them that they would not get this loan unless they showed that it was required. What they asked for now was merely borrowing powers for £ (3000. He felt sure they would see that they ought to get those powers ns they did not know what they might have to do in the next couple of years. This was merely done to protect themselves. The committee also ) recommend £ 500 for the purposes of the gas under- taking. This would be required to extend the mains. They had gone thoroughly into that and found it would be necessary to do the work. They had better get the money now. As he said before they would have to show how they were going to lay out the money before they got it. He thought that during the last twelve mouths they had worked their water undertaking as well as any of the neighbouring towns in the county. Owing to the dry summer they had a large demand for water, and they had been able to tind the supply. But Milford was f extending very fast, and in another year they should j require a great deal mere w-iter, aud without more money it would be impossible to do that. It would be for the Council to sny whether they would prefer to have another meeting, when the Water Committee would explain why it was they needed this money. Mr Walkley seconded the proposition. Mr Rees asked whether it was the intention of the committee to merely extend the present works or to go in for a new scheme Possibly it would be better not to give the information now, but he would like to know what the intentions were before doing this. Tiie Chairman said the money could not be borrowed before August lie would be glad to give the fullest information but for several reasons he would prefer not to go into them now. There was no fear of the money being laid out without the sanction of the full Council. T^ins amount was merely asked for now to protect themselves. There would be an inquiry before that and the Council must give its sanction before that inquiry is held. He desired it to be understood that the Committee had nothing to conceal, and if they were asking for a thousand or two too much they would be on the ri eiit side. Mr lk,>: It is the borrowing powers you want. | Mr Williams asked if the Committee had con- sidered what effect the borrowing of £ 7,000 would have on the rates — whether it was likely the present rate would be increased. The Chair arm said they expected to have sufficient return from the expenditure to pay the interest without increasing the rate one penny. As to the High way Committee ho did not know whether they expected a return from their loan. After further remarks the resooition was adopted unanimously. IX~Ci.NI TARY WAIi^-i Mr Cole moved the adoption of the report of the S{ anitary Committee which recommended (1.) Iuat a summons ho issued a^amst Mr -V!V. Coate I^ OL not complying with u. notice served upon imn to aOate ? ll!iirauce existm}š on his premises in lloberfc brd. flat in consequence of complaints as to the insanitary state of the water pipes in Waterloo Road, they ask uic Council to direct the Gas and Water Com- j mittee to have the said pipes attended to. He ?aid thi? was not the 5rst. i;mo (-omphunts had been made about the water ,,ipes at Waterloo Head, and it ?-:? the w?-h of bo Sanitary CoiD?ittec that the Water Com^i^ o.-e should be pressed to carry out th? necessai )* Wo r'< Mr H-cs secon d e I ?? proposition. He ?id those pipes should nc.?r nave beCH put there. c Mr Kelvv.-t"v Was Mr Rees a member of the Com- at ;li' time they w re put there r Mr 1' T we- eh oraia :e- boar d Mr KM way That°- v/orse. .li^;alcr}. Subsequently Mr Rees was understood to say lie was not a member at that time. Mr Whicher remarked that it was strange that if there were complaints about the water they had not been before the Water Coninitbtee. He had attended most of its meetings and had heard nothing of these complaints. I Mr Williams said several people objected when these pipes were being put down. Mr John (superintendent of the Gas and Water) said the cause of complaint arose wherever there was a dead end, every time the pipe was emptied. He had gone round the district and only got one com- plaint. Chairman There was great complaint when these pipes were laid down. They were gas pipes. Mr John said that was so. Chairman Well, they were not new pipes. He (chairman) had had complaints from people whom he had visited during the last few weeks. The water was quite red. Y»"hether it was at all end or not it seemed unfortunate to live near an end. He hoped the Water Committee would look into it. With regard to the summons of Mr Coate, Mr Russau asked what the prosecution was for? He was in a position to say that Mr Coates was pre- paring to clear away the stable. Mr Cole said the summons was not for that but for the general condition of his yard. If Mr Russan had been on the committee who visited it he would have agreed with their action. Mr Coate had been noticed over and over again but yet had done noth- ing. It was time the council should assert its authority. The report was adopted unanimously. NEW PAVING LOAN. The report of the Highways, Lighting, and Public Improvements Committee was submitted. It re- ferred to the correspondence which had taken place with the War Office in reference to the public right- of-way at ifort Hubberston and asked for instruc- tion thereon. It also included a recommendation that an application be made to the Local Govern- ment Board for a loan of £ 1,100 to carry out exten- sive paving work. A summary of the work pro- posed to be done was submitted with an estimate for each item. The total paving estimate was zC943 10s 3d., sundries and coil t in geiicies X94 10s, and expenses re loan £ 2-3, making in all a total of £ 1,06-3. The report also contained the following recom- mendations I That an additional order be given to the contractor for 200 yards of limestone and 200 yards of Anllikell stone, they also recommend that as the stone yard is full of materials, the contractqr be given temporary permission to break stones with the breaker in the lower dingle that the following additional tire appliances be ordered viz., 3 hydrants, estimated cost t7 IGs Od, 2, 50 feet lengths of hose, do., £ 1 Is 0d, and the necessary wall plates. Mr Huzzey (in the absence of the chairman of the Committee, Mr Gaskell) moved the adoption of the report. With regard to the paving loan he said some of the streets were in a deplorable state and the time had arrived when something should be done. This could not be proceeded with without borrowing powers. They had thought to be able to carry out the work piecemeal but they found that would not work out. It. was not proposed to pave all, and in one or two c,,ses a tar pavement would be laid down. lie thought the interest on the sum would be about £ 33. Mr George in seconding the motion said he thought the committee was acting very properly in applying for £ 1,100 so as to provide for contin- gencies. On the previous occasion they had applied for X2,000 and it did not complete the scheme. Mr Kelway thought the council would require more time to consider the matter. The list of items had only been given them last night. The payment of this sum would fall altogether on the rates, not like the loan for the water works, Further the council should consider these details and see whether the whole of the town was now going to be com- pleted. Before, plans were laid on the table but he thought they were deviated from, to the benefit of some and the detriment of others. That was a reason why this matter should be deferred until next meeting. Meantime the councillors could have an opportunity of going iuto particulars of detail and inspecting plans. Mr Huzzey had referred to a tar pavement. He did not think the Local Govern- ment Board would sanction a tar pavement to be paid for at 30 years. The Clerk said there was no doubt the Local Government Board would sanction it for 20 years. Mr Walkley said Mr Kelway's remarks only applied to details. That would not prevent their sanctioning the application for a loan now. Mr Kelway said they would be practically bound by the summary now before them. Chairman You can attend the inquiry and alter that. Mr Williams did not see anything to be gained by shelving the question. At almost every meeting for some time the question had been asked when they were going to complete the paving. The highways committee had been given the power and they had now drawn up a plan. That plan was for the inspection of any member who may move to have it altered to suit his ideas. The Chairman suggested that the work ought to be done for £ 1,000. With regard to tar promenades he had seen some recently extending as far as two miles, and these were got by leans. They had been down for years aud were not the least the worse, and there was ten times more traffic than there would be in the traffic here. He had no doubt the Surveyor would be able to put down a pavement that would last for the next 20 years. The Clerk pointed out that there would be an advantage in mtiking the one inquiry do for the two loans. Mr Rees said he was not opposed to the new loan, but he would like to know whether it would make any increase in the rate assessment. They were aware that the approximate estimate had to be curtailed, and in consequence of that he would like to know whether it would be an increase over and above the 4s 6d. The Chairman said he did not think it would add any burden to the town, although there would not be any return from it like the water loan. The proposal to apply for a loan was adopted unanimously. THE FORT IIUBBERSTON RIGHT. In reference to the correspondence with the War Office regarding above the clerk read the correspon- dence which had taken place. The department re- fused to acknowledge any public rights at the point. On the suggestion of the chairman the matter was referred back to the committee. FIX ANCE COMMITTEE. 'The minutes of the Finance Committee which con- tained the following recommendations were passed on the proposition of Mr Whicher seconded by Mr I Hire: — That, the Council appoint Mr Georg e Cleevely to assist Mr Lewis in collecting the general district rate, water and gas rents, &o., that he be paid C,-) for his services to Christmas, 1:)9, and afterwards a salary of £ 21 per annum, and that ho be required to take out a guarantee policy in the Local Government Mutual Guaranteee Society Office for £ 100. That the salary of the clerk (Mr T. II. Lewis) be +;1:30 per annum. A MISLEADING REPORT. .i'u.. J Û":l..> ,-x- 1" .L- \.1.. The Chairman said he had got a matter which he considered it his duty as Chairman of the Council to bring before them. 'He thought he was not one at any time to find fault with any of their newspapers or with any of the correspondents, but when an injury had been done and unjustly, he thought it his duty to bring before them at this their first meeting after its publication a report which had ap- peared in the Pembrokeshire Herald. He might say that no one had a greater respect for that paper and he was sure he would be the [at say a word against the ffc.m/d. lIe supposed they had all heard of the report which he would read. [The Chairman then proceeded to read the report hi question which stated that Several prominent residents" had complained to the paper in question regarding the water supply, the absence of sanitary requirements, and the prevalence of diphtheria and diarrhcea, and yet the Urban Council had done nolhjng. It was also alleged that an Inspector of the Local Government Board bad visited the place and'made a report which had been suppressed by the Board.] The Chairman, proceeding, said in the first place if there was any respectable citizen who had a com- plaint to make they would have applied to the council. They had like the whole of the country not only in Milford but in all surrounding districts, suffered a little within the year from the very dry weather there were certain cases of diarrhoea and one or two of diphtheria. But he had as many cases in his practice outside Milford as he had in it. He thought it a very unfair thing, very unfair, indeed, to issue this report from a correspondent knowing it to be false. If a Local Government Board Inspector had been here in his official capacity it would have been his duty to see the medical officer. They had never heard of a Local Government Board Inspector being in the place. lIe was quite sure they as a council would not be guilty of such a great crime as 'to suppress a report. He would say again that such officer had not been there as far as they knew, and they bad never had a report from him. The drain- age in the town had not been the cause of any sick- ness, they had not had any severe epidemic, and he believed there was no town in the Principality that could compare with them. Their death-rate could compare favourably with any town in the County. He as a former medical officer could give them the death-rate of Milford for years and comparing them he said their death-rate was not high. Following this report there appeared a letter written to this paper on the 22nd September, which supported the report and said there were cases of cholera in the district. He (chairman) said he made it a rule never to take notice of an anonymous letter, but he be- lieved that the man who wrote this knew about the first paragraph before ever it was sent to the paper, that is he thought it was concocted by them—a class who have a very slight interest in Milford. This letter undoubtedly injured the town, and he, in his profession, got letters from people who had thought of coming there, asking if it was true there was cholera in the town. He thought this was one of the worst reports he had ever read and he felt it was his duty to protest against it. Mr Whicher remarked that he did not think it necessary to move a resolution on the matter after the Chairman's able statement. Mr Williams said he thought the Chairman deserved the thanks of the Board for the way he had taken this matter up. They all knew who was the "lespectable ratepayer," and who it was that sent up the tissue of falsehoods. He moved that the thanks of the Board be accorded to the Chairman. Mr Rees seconded the motion. The Chairman suitably acknowledged the vote. The meeting then resolved itself into a general committee.

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WUlford Petty Sessions Ions, These Sessions were held on Wednesday before iVj.essrs W. P. Ormond and J. Whicher. DRUXK AND DISORDERLY. Thomas Clarke, of Fort Road, Hakin, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Bridge Street, 1-iakin, on September 23rd. P.C. Nicholas proved the case, saying that defendant wanted to fight the best man. Fimd 7s Cd and costs. John Rogers, of Manchester Square, was fined a similar amount and costs for a like offence on Dragon Hill, P.C. Warlow proving the case. Alfred Cooper, of Robert Street, pleaded guilty to the same charge, saying he was very sorry and it would not occur again. The drink was given him. P.C. Warlow said it took place on September 28th in Charles Street. Fined .5s. John Bevans was let off with a fine of 2s Gd without costs for being helplessly drunk in the Post Office Lane on October 2nd. P.C. Lewis proved the case. Mary Elizabeth Davies, of Haverfordwest, did not appear in answer to a charge of drunkenness. P.S. Brinn said that on Saturday night, September 30th, he found defendant helplessly drunk in Charles Street and he had to take her to the police station. She was fined 2s Gd without costs, and allowed a mouth to pay. A. lEeks, late of Milford, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk and using bad language in Charles Street. First offence. 1:) FIGHTING. William High, of Roclc Terrace, Hakin, and Samuel Xewbury, Hill Street Hakin, were charged with ob- zlew b urv, the by fighting. structing the street by fighting. P.C. Morris said that on September 2;)th n.t 10 p.m. he saw a crowd in Point Street, Hakin, surrounding the I defendants who were fighting. They were using Lad I inguage. He separated them several times and they afterwards went Ulitle the Dock Gates and fought it out. High said Newbury struck him as he was leaving his house, and he oidy "weutfor" him as any other man would do. He was not going to be struck without retaliating. Defendants were each fined os and costs, and allowed a fortnight to pay. STONING A DOG. William Rees, a youth residing at Claybridge, Herbrandaton, pleaded guilty to a charge of cruelly ill- treating a dog by striking it with a stone on October 14th at Neeston. John Walters, labourer in the employ of Mr Beynon, said that on Thursday, October I-lth, he saw his master's dog about the yard. Defendant passed by in the road, and he then heard the dog cry out as though hurt. He examined it and found that its eye had been badly cut and was bleeding. He just afterwards saw defendant and his father running away. He asked the defendant why he had done it, and he replied that the dog must keep its distance. It was, however, twenty yards away. Defendant said the dog came out at him, but he did nothing to cause it to do so. When he picked up a stone it ran away in. It came out again at him rushing up close to his heels, and he then threw the stone at it. Walters, in reply to the bench,^ said he saw the dog at the time. It was not going to bite defendant. He was talking to his sister on the footpath close to the yard, and the dog was near them. The dog would not hurt anyone. James Rees, defendant's father, said as they came to the gate the dog dashed at defendant and nearly had him by the knee. It came a second time and he then picked up a stone which caused the dog to run in. It came out the third time and defendant then threw the stone. By P.S. Brinn Witness passed there every day and the dog often ran out at him, but it had never bitten him nor anyone else that he knew. He had not spoken to Mr Beynon about the dog. He took no notice of it as when he picked up a stone it ran back. Mr Beynon. of Neeston Farm, said there was a cut beneath the dog's eye about lialf-an-inch long, and he did not think the eye would be of any use. It was a sheep dog and a very useful one. Defendant had been in his service a year and the dog knew him quite well. Defendant gave evidence on oath. He repeated the evidence given by his father. He was really afraid the dog was going to bite him. By P.S Brinn He had been in the habit of passing that way to his work, but had not done so since. The dog had often come out at him. He did not think it worth while to complain to Mr Beynon, as he did not think the dog would do any harm until that day. It was four years ago since he was in Mr Beynon's service. After retiring the Bench imposed a fine of 2s Gd with- out costs. UNWELCOME KINDXESS. Wm. Waters, of Scarrowscaut, was summoned for using obscene language. P.S. Brinn said that on Sunday, October 17, he saw a crowd In Hamilton Terrace, near the Post Office, and in the centre was a young woman who seemed in a helpless condition. She was supported by defendant and another man. Defendant said it was his daughter and that she I iter an d that slic was in a fit. Witness suggested that he should send for a doctor, but defendant told him it was nothing to do with him and ordered him to clear out. Witness then said defendant must take his daughter away from there as there was a large crowd obstructing the thoroughfare. Defendant; thereupon became very abusive and used obscene language toward him, so much so that he had to threaten him with the lock-up before he would desist. Supc. Frauds said defendant had asked him to plead guilty lor him. He wished to point out he and the men of the force had made an endeavour, aud it was an 1 endeavour, to qualify tncoisolves to render help in such cases as these. They did this solely for the public good, in order to help people in cases of emergency, and this was their reward—to be met in all kinds of abuse and filthy language. The Bench imposed a flue of ,is and costs WHERE George Davies, labourer, of Canton's Row, Haverford- west, was charged with stealing a pillow-case from a I'(,-Ilge at Myrtle Hill, the property of Abel Codd, valued at 8J" on October 5. Abraham Codd, of Myrtle Hill, Steyuton, said that on October 0, at 10 a.m., he saw the pillow-case drying all a bush by the house. lie then went to Portfied Fair, returning at 9.30 in the evening. He met defendant the other side of Pope Hill, and Davies asked him for money on account of stones he had broken for him, but he refused to give him any more until he had measured the stones. Next morning they missed the pillow-case and gave information to the police. A search warrant was Annie Oodl, wile :? h,t y¡j, s"id Uw pilIow-o:lse obtained. her Lt ?,?;x oc l ()C,?c ;n produced was placed on the hedge by her at six oclock in the morning. It was a "ew one and she recognised it from her own work upon it. She also lost two pair of ufuvci' a pair or trousers, a pair of stockings, and other things. She was with Sergt. Brinn when he searched defendant's house and heard him charge defendant. Davies said he took the pillow-slip to carry turnips in and meant to return it. The Sergeant said, Why did you not tell Mr Codd when you niet him., He leplied, "I did not think about it." The Sergeant also said there were no turnips about there, and defendant said, "No, but there are plenty of fields between there and Havorfordwest." The Clerk So he was going to prig something else ? (Laughter.) P.S. Brinn stated that on Friday, October 6, com- plainant came to him and said that several things had been stolen from the hedge between 10 a.m. on the 5th and 6 a.m. on the Gth. 0 He advised him to obtain a search warrant for prisoner's house, which witness executed on the Saturday. He found the pillow-slip which Mrs Codd identified as one of the articles she had lost. Prisoner was not home then, but he met him on the road to Milford, and informed him of what had been 1 done. After being cautioned defendant said, I did take that pillow-slip to carry home somo turnips." Witness said there were no turnips about that locality, i and defendant replied that there were plenty of fields of turnips between that and Haverfordwest. Witness asked why he had not told complainant about it when he met him that night, and he said he forgot it but meant to return it the following Monday morning. Defendant wished to be dealt with summarily, and said he was not guilty. He preferred to give evidence on oath. He left his stones at Lower Neeston about 2.30 on the Fair day, and went to Myrtle Hill. Ho met a boy who told him that Mr and Mrs Good had gone to the fair. He waited a little while to see if they would come. Seeing a couple of shawls, a pillow-slip, and other things, he took the pillow-slip and walked on. Near Johnston he got permission to take one or two turnips from a field belonging to Mr Thomas, of Harmcston, only to clean the blades off inside the field. He took two and put them into the pillow-case. He then walked into Haverfordwest, gave one turnip to a woman with whom he was staying, and had one himself. He met Abel Codd and his wife on Dredgeman Hill, they looked merry. He had a sleever of beer at the Vine, and met many people on the road. (Laughter). In answer to the Clerk, defendant said he got permission to take the turnips from a servant of Mr Thomas a week previous. Supt. Francis said defendant had not been previously convicted. The Bench imposed a fine of 10s and costs, or in default seven days. Defendant said he would pay and asked for time. He was allowed a month. JOHN LEWIS v. JOSEPH LEWIS. Joseph Lewis, boatman, was charged with using threatening language towards his step-father John Lewis, also a boatman. Complainant said that on October Gth defendant threatened to drown him aud bury him in clay. Defend- ant was his step-son, complainant having married defendant's mother when defendant was six month old. He had brought him up. He went in danger of his life on account of the threats used toward him, aud he only wanted peace. James Phillips said he heard defendant say that if he caught complainant along side any ship he was on "he would be into him quick." Defendant said complainant was taking his passengers from him. He denied using the threat charged. Lewis Phillips was called by defendant, but he said his evidence was the same as his brother's, James Phillips. I The Bench ordered both to be bound over in the sum of i,10 each to keep the peace for twelve months. A CAUTION TO OTHERS. I George Lewis was charged by F. W. George, inspector of the Fort Sanitary Authority, with damaging the' hospital ship to the extent of Is. Defendant pleaded guilty. Thomas Walters said he locked the door leading down to the ship on Saturday night and found it open on Mon- day morning. The paint close to the lock was scratched off and the bolt of the lock was forced back. Defendant said he used a stick as a lever and opened the door quite easily. He took out the oars, went for a cruise in a boat alongside, and then returned them. The Inspector said they brought the case as a warning to others. Mr Whicher said defendant would bo fined Gd and Is damages, but if another case was brought before them they would treat it more seriously. SCHOOL ATTEND ANCE. Three persons were prosecutcd for irregular attendance at school by Mr Powell, the attendance officer. Two fines were imposed and the other was withdrawn as over I ago. I Ounoleddy Petty SessSoEis- I These sessions were held d the Court-house, Clarbes- wn Road on Friday. The magistrates present were Mr ?.Ll.rhihpps(ch?rmau), Rev. Peter Phelps, Colonel I Edwardes, Mr Thos. Llewellin, and Mr J. P. Bushell. Mr Herbert J. E. Price, clerk, w.? ?? in ?t??.? ILL-TREATING A MARE. I John. Griffith was charged at the suit of P.C. James with iil-treating .a mare, his property, by working her while suffering from a severe sore on her shoulder. The constable stated that on the morning of the tJth October he sa,w defendant driving a white nure attached to a dogcart. Owing to the appearance of the animal he stopped and examined her shoulder He found a raw wound under the collar from which blood and matter were oozing. Defendant, in a statement to the court, said the mare had been left idle for some time for the sore to heal. He showed her to the veterinary surgeon after the constable had seen her, and he said there was no blood or matter in it and that he (witness) might use his word to the I court. Chairman Why didn't you bring him here ? We I cannot accept hearsay evidence. Fined 10s and costs. THE SUNDAY CLOSING ACT. James James, proprietor of the Globe Inn, Ambloston' was charged by P.C. James with a breach of the Licen- sing Act, by having his premises open for the sale of intoxicating liquors on Suuday, 8th inst. The constable stated that on the morning in question he hid himself at the back of the Globe Inn. At 8.;)0 lie saw a man leave the house, and at 8.15 he saw another man enter. A few minutes Inter he followed him and found him sitting near the fire in the kitchen with an empty glass near him. There was a little froth on the glass and it appeared to have been used recently. He (witness) asked defendant for an explanation and he made in repiy. Davies, the man on the premises, said he had come for some French brandy for his wife. Davies only lived a mile and a half away. Defendant, who gave his evidence in Welsh, said the glass which the constable saw had been used, not by Davies but by a man who lodged on the premises Elias Jenkins, who lodged with the defendant, cor- roborated last witness. 0 The case was dismissed. A QUESTION OF RIGHTS. Mr Joseph Evans, road surveyor, summoned John Davies, at the suit of the District Council, for placing a quantity of stones and rubbish on the public road at Ambleston, to the obstruction of the traffic. It appeared from a sketch of the place in question submitted to the Court, that the portion of ground upon which the ob- struction was placed was a triangular patch at the cross- roads at Ambleston. Mr Lewis, solicitor, Narberth, appeared for the defence. Mr Evans deposed that he found the stones and rub- bish there last February. Some had been there previously and some had been carted there since. He asked defen- dant, twice to remove them. Defendant claimed the ground as his and would not remove it. He (witness) was ordered by the District Council to bring the summons. It was danger to public passengers along the road. To the Court: The stones were building stones and not intended to repair the road. Cross-examined by Mr Lewis It was about twelve mouths ago since he noticed the obstruction first. He had never seen it before that as he had only then been appointed to that district. He served Davies with notice to have the stones and ashes shifted. Mr Lewis asked was this not part of the by-way to Pauteague which was not on -the parish. Mr Evans It is repaired by us. Witness in reply to further questions could not say why the District Council did not prosecute long before this. Mr Lewis addressed the court and submitted that the case came within Jarvis' Acts, and therefore that nro- ceedings should have been taken within six months after the offence was committed. Mr Lewis quoted the case of Coggins and Bennett which was ruled by Jarvis' Acts the proceedings not having been taken within sixmonths. He was instructed that this plot had been used for over 30 years. Evidence was then given by defendant as to his having used the place for the last 32 years. He had built the stones round the ashes to prevent people going over them. The stones there were built one on another about li feet high. The stones were intended for building and they would be rsmoved as soon as they were prepared to build. Mrs Davies gave similar evidence. Mr Lewis submitted that defendant having been in un- disputed possession of this ground, and having exercised acts of ownership over it so long, he was entitled to it. The Clerk: Can you show it was not dedicated to the public ? Mr Lewis It is for the District Council to show that. The Clerk Oh, no. The Court was cleared whilo the Magistrates deliher- atcd. After a short time the public were readmitted when the decision was announced. Defendant was fined 5s. and costs and an order made that the stones should be removed immediately. i

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