The Cambria Daily Leader

I RETAILERS' CASE. 0 I I Swansea Grocers and New Act. 1 Over-Charging Without Profit. 1 Mr. E. R. Gravelle presided at the monthly meeting of the fcwan&ea Grocers' -Association, and among the matters GC- fore the meeting wa.s the operation and tcope ot the Profiteering Act. The Secretary (Air. H. F. Hood) con- gratulated the grocers on beinz able to tecure an important clause making false informants liable. In any event there was no possibility of establishing any charge of profiteering against those retaai grocery conducted their businesses in a proper I OVERCHARGING WITHOUT PROFIT. iiiere might possicuy ne gxoceis. wxiu Overcharged, but the bulk of those cases, 'llen they were looked into, showed that. ttie overcharge ha<l not yielded an un- reasonable profit, and very often there was no profit at all. He quoted the case of dried fruits, the wholesale price of which exceeded the retail, whilst cheese could not possibly be sold at a profit at 16. 6d., which price he had seen markeii up in a few shop". In goiug through grocers' accounts, he found tirat whilst profits had in man} cases gone down, the returns had gone up, meaning that there had been a laryp amount of extla. labour in management, <uaor& financial responsibility and 1. Profit at the end of it. ■M.r. Wm. Lewis interrupted that in arldi- tion more capital had usually been neces- sary. I WAGES MORE THAN PROFITS. Mr. Hood, continuing, said that he had known an assistant's wages to be more than the profit his employer got on the Year. Another instance was where a re- tailer had increased his turnover from £12,000 to £ 18,000, and yet his profits had decreased 20 per cent. Were they to be termed a profiteering trade whilst they Ile averre d thtt suffered in that way. He averred that all the facts he mentioned could be proved Up to the hilt before any tribunal, cause the profit ratio in the grocery trade ■was far below that of any other trade Grocers' losses he had found were nearly always on the provision side, and they wiped away any profit on the other side. Mr. Lewis: For instance, selling butter by ounces. NO FEAR FOR RETAILER. There might lie pronteermg on tu- Part of the manufacturer, importer or wholesaler, but whatever was the cauee of it the retail grocer would have no need to fear any complaint lodged against him. The President and Mr W. Lewis, also spoke on similar points, and Mr. W. L. Davies urged members to send their in- voices to the Association to be dealt with whf.tt wholesalers overcharged. It was also suggested that a price list of every commodity should he pre- pared for production before the tribunal.

COLLIERY ACCIDENT. I Waunarlwydd Man Killed. I A fatal accident occurred at the Killan Collierv Waunarlwydd, on Wednesday, Emlvn Lang, aged Z8 of Brvn Ffynon, Waunarlwydd, being found underground suffering from injuries to which he suc- cumbed soon after. It is surmised that tthe accident was caused by a passing train. An inquest will be held.

WILSON'S POSITION. I Irish Problem and League of Nations. In the course of his tour to-day, Pre- sident Wilson .for the first time, publicly set forth his interpretation of the League Covenant as it affects Ireland savs a Reuter message dated On the Presi dent's train—Wednesday." President Wilson said his position was expressed in Article 11, under which any member can call the attention of the league to any circumstance affecting international relations vhich threaten to I disturb international peace ot a good I understanding between the nations.

CATCHING WILD BIRDS. I Richard Howells, 3, Ysputty-xow, was I fined 10s. at Llanelly on Wednesday for Using a trap and a decoy bird for the purpose of catching wild birds.

MORRISTON WEDDING. I A pretty wedding was solemnised at I Bethel C-M. Church, Llangyfelach, on Thursday morning, the contracting Parties being Miss Mattie Jones, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jones, 128, Woodtield-street, Morriston, and Mr. Lnoc-h H. Williams, 23. Wood- leld-street, Morriston, a popular member of the office staff of the Duffryn Steel and Tin- plate Works. Chaplain the Rev. D. Picton Evans, C.F officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by Miss M. H. Williams (sister of bridegroom) as brides- maid. Mr. T. W. John (Beaufort Works office staff) acted as best man. The honeymoon will be spent at Bath and Bournemouth.

ANOTHER BANK FOR PORT I TALBOT. Many and hearty «h-.>ulo be the con- I gratulations which the National Bank Should vgcgivg from the i-esideilts of, Port Talbot in their enterprise in opening a branch of the bank in that town. I The bank as most of our readers are aware, is one of the oldest, having started business in 183-5. Nothing in the nature of present-day amalgamation has ever taken place in its history, and it is interesting to note that its business has been built up almost entirely bv the opening of branches. Th? hank is in IIn exceptionally strong position, and the liquid assets exhibit a proportion of about 70 per cent, as against liabilities

SWANSEA DOG CASES. Xearly 40 pei'Mns were ?ummoned ?t I 6wansa on Thursday for allowing dogs ? b& at IHie without muzzles and col- ?"s, and being unable to produce Uceas? When called upon to do so.' l?in- rang- iua between 7a. 6d and 156. were imposed. j

 I HOW SWANSEA "LIVES." I This photograph (by Chapman) shews a cellar, lighted by a grating on the floor level. In it live and I sleep a woman and three children, the husband has to lodge out. Six shillings a week rent. j I

DOWNED TOOLS. -0- I Ammanford Council Workmen Strike. When the Ammanford Council's re- fusal to entertain the men's demands became known on Wednesday morning, all the men employed immediately downed tools, and work of private con- etruction in Iscennen-road was rought j to a standstill. The men plead that their average weck-by week wage is nearer to S:2 an to £ 3. A speeial meeting of the Council had considered the claim of the casual work- men for Is. 7d. per hour, and time and a half for work during wet weather, and half-time if no work was possible during wet weather. The scales of eleven ?,tt?,?r authorities were discussed, and the Coun- cil decided not to consider the applica- tion, as they thought they were already paying a trade union rate. OTHERS DOING THE WORK. I On Thursday morning the Council had I secured the services of some other men, and work was proceeding. I

MORRISTON "CALL." 1 New Pastor for Zion Baptist I Chapel. A hearty and unanimous call has been j extended to the Rev. T. J. Hughes, Rhos, Mountain ksli, to become pastor of Zion j Baptist Chapel, Morriston ) The invitation has been accepted, and the new pastor will commence duties at Morriston very shortly.

I WELSH LIBERALS. I New Secretary Appointed. j A meeting of the Executive Committee j cf the Welsh Nahonal Liberal Council j was held at the Liberal Institute, Hill. { street, Newport, yesterday. Sir Francis I Edwards, Radnorshire, presiding rJfbe committee appointed Councillor D. T. SaiatTjiel, of Caerphilly as secretary, and I co-opted the following members in accord.. ance with the new constitution:—Mr Cyrus J. Evans, retiring secretary (Car- diff), Mr. Llewelyn Williams, K.C., Mr Towyn Jones, M.P., Sir Garrod Thomas (Newport), Sir Ellis J. Griffith, KC., Alderman R. A. Joites (Ruabon), Miss Parry (Mold), Mrs. Peerless (Tenby), and Mrs. Tom Jones (Newport). A sub-committee consisting of Mr Llewelyn Williams. K.C., Mr. J. Hugh Edwards, M.P., Mr. W. Rees Edmunds, Major Breese, M.P.. Sir Ellis J. Griffith, K.C., and Mr. Cyrus J. Evans was ap- pointed to collect and present evidence to the Speaker's Committee on devolution in Wales. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Shrewsbury, on November 21st. I

95 FINE. I Swansea Woman's Thefts. I A married woman, Annie Thomas (28), I was charged at the Swansea Police Court. on Thursday with stealing and receiving a towell, handkerchiefs^ a quantity of bce, a muslin collar, a pair of stockings, a lady's wrist watch, a 9-carat gold signet ring, and other articles of apparel, value in all 93, from a bedroom at Rhyddings House. Brynmill. the property of Eliza- beth Parfrey, on September 17tli. Mr. Rupert Lewis prosecuted. Elizabeth Parfrev said she was house- keeper to the Rev. Mr. Owen at Rhyddings House. She had known defendant for about three years, and they met occasion- ally. On Wednesday m'??in? witness left tho house, and on her return, about 3.20 in the afternoon, found defendant in the kitchen. ihere was a hag containing clothing near defendant. Witness reeog- rased some of the articles in the bag, but defendant would not give them up. Witness went for fhe police, and on her return found ihat defendant had left the •house and fa I-on the bag of clothing, etc. with her. Later in the day witness saw i defendant in thp street, and gave her into the charge of the pö lie e P.C. (93) Reynolds .gave evidence of ar- rest. When charged, defendant said. I did not steal them." Later, in answer to the charge, sh e said. Yc, When formally charged defendant ad- nvtfed taking some things, and stite(I that of the articles were stolen from her by complainant some time ago. i A fine nf nr one month was impoeed.

I SUNDAY BEER ——— 0.- Husband and Wife fined I at Swansea Alfred Godfrey (48) and his wifø, Elizabeth Godfrey (50), of 137a, High- street, were summoned at Swansea on Thursday for selling beer, which they were not licensed to sell, by retail on Sunday, August. 17th. Maggio Sullivan, j a girl of 16, was summoned for aiding and abetting. Mr. Rupert Lewis prosecuted Both female defendants pleaded guilty. The other defendant denied the offence, P.C. (88) George said he saw the girl leave the defendants' house with some- thing under her shawl. She told him they were six flagons, which she hud obtained from Elizabeth Godfrey. P.C. Franklyn accompanied witness when lie visited defendant. GorlfreY'6! house and told Mrs. (IvAfrey i?hat th? girl had told him, and she admitted it ¡ When cautioned, Mrs. Godfrey L;aid, We have got to do something for a living I The male defendant said he did not I know anything about it. Mrs. Godfrey said she only had two dozen flagons in, and was sorry for the ¡ oilenee. The girl had nothing to say i Supt. Roberts said the place was pran> • tically flooded with beer, not only on 1 Sundays, but on week days. The defendants Godfrey were each fined j So or a month, and the girl 20s. The j six flagons of beer produced in the court i were confiscated. I

TRAWLERS' STRIKE.  Fish Supply Failing. I The trawlermen's strike still continues II' at Swansea, and Mr. Gunning, the men's secretary, says that the policy now is that II of Wait and see." Certainly it was ex- pected three weeks ago that the Ministry of Labour would intervene, and their ap- parent apathy in the matter gives rise to J some concern. j No word as to their attitude has been communicated by the employers, and it is I a moot point as to how long the situation I of stalemate is to .last. The shortage of fisli is certainly being S felt now that the only direct supplies art those landed from the fishing smacks, rest of the supplies have to be secured by rail, which also means that all prospect, of cheap and plentiful supplies for the immediate future is out of the question. ¡

400 MOTOR CYCLISTS. I To-morrow's Attack on I Constitution Hill. I If. at about 11.30 on Friday morning i you hear a mighty hum. which develops; dnto a roar as it approaches, do not beJ alarmed. It is only the invasio-n of Swan- sea by nearly 400 motor cyclists who are entered for the six days trial of the A.C.U. After five days joy-riding" in differ- ent parts of Wales th&se men of the wheel are due to arrive in Swanæa. which is the most southerly points of the trials, on Friday, at 11.30 a.m., when lunch will be partaken of aL the Royal Hotel. During their 11 hours stay hcre an attack is to be made on Constitution i Hill, and some fun is expected. Those I cycLists who fail to do Mrs notable climb will lose a certain number of marks. The departure is due for 1 p.m., and II the road for Llandrindod via Pontardulais (at 1.29 p.m.) and Builth will be taken. The total run for the day will be Hill I miles. ) i ■ — ■ I

PEDLARS' PARADE. Llanelly Young Helpers', League. I 1: 1 A pedlars parade ana sale or work I was held at the Llanelly Park Church | Lecture Hal] on Tuesday under the! auspices of the Young ejpcrs' League, for the purpose of maintaining a Llan- j ellv Cot at the Barnardo Homos. < in performing the opening ceremony, Lady Howard said that most of the Young Helpers were comfortably off, but were anxious to do something for tlwse I who were less fortunate. They were en- j deavounng to help the poorest and most { miserable children in the land, little j ones in many cases with no homes and  no parents. She was sorry her own j children could net be present. They j were in a motor accident recently, and her littk girl had not yet fully re-. covered. I V

TO HIS SORROW." I Excuse For Betting. Described as a labourer, James Crunn (SO;, came before the Swansea Bench on Thursday 011 a charge of loitering in Harbour-road for the purpose of receiv- ing bets for himself on September 17th. Mr. Rupert Lewie prosecuted. P.C. loG E rankhn gave evidence to t'he effect chat defendant was seen taking slips of paper from men in Harbour-road at 1.20 p.m. on September 17th. About 1.45 p.m. P.C. George approached and defendant ran away. He was caught by Wttnes-s. When,, t the police station 51 betting slips and J221 8s. were found on defendant, who stated that < £ 10 was his personal property. OLD EMPLOYMENT IMPOSSIBLE. Defendant &a;d he was unable to follow h., old employment, he having me v.-ith .*T accident. He had not worked for i uc Lift; three months. He thought he would Up the betting business wiih the j iiule money he had saved, but it was to sorrow that he had done so. He ap- pealed lor leniency, and assured the i'.onch that no such offence would occur ) again. j Defendant was fined -los., and the bet-1 ting slips were confiscated. I

LATE MR. D. T. SSMS, J.P. ——— » < Skewen Chapel Presents Memorial to Family. I On Wednesday evening, at Gorphwysfa j Schoolroom, Skewen, yan interesting meeting was held, presided over by Mr. James Clement, to present to the Rock- field family, Neath Abbey, on behalf of Gorphwysfa C.M. Church, a beautifully framed and ornamented copy in gold and coloured oM English lettering, of the I Rev. Alfa Kicliard's prize elegy to the I memory of the late Mr. D. T. Sims, I J.P., for 60 years a member and 35 years a deacon of the ch urch. Portraits also of deceased, of jlor- i phwvsfa Chapel, and of Kockfielcl," j were reproduced, the whole being the work of Mr. Morgan Thomas, Swansea, j Mr. John Howells, senior deacon, made! tlw presentation to Mrs. Hughes, sister of the late Mr. Sims, as representing the j family. The recipient feelingly respon- dHI. Among others who addressed the peeling, all testifying to the noble qualities of the late Mr. Sims and the family, were the Revs. W. Jones, Aber dylais, J. Evans-Jones (Tabernacle), E. R. Phillips (Moriah), John Beynon (Hermon), Mr. Joseph Jones (deacon), and Councillor D. G. Davies, Neath (nephew of Mr. Sims). There appeared on the platform Gwyn Evans, the first scholar of Gorphwysfa Sunday School to hold the D. T. Sims scholarship at the Neath County School. By his will, the late M?. Sims left a large conditional legacy towards 'the extinction of the chapel debt as ?n I ti) the rhilrel) to put forth evort effort.

RATION CARDS. I Apply at Once. I Apply at Once. I The writing up of the new ration cards at the Swansea Local Food Office has now been completed. We are informed that the applications to date number about 140,000. It is obvious, therefore, there must be at least 10,000 applications yet to come in. This small minority is a considerable hindrance to the offleic-nt completion of the task of the local officials, as it is necessary that every re- ference leaf should be filed so that it may be produced at a moment's notice. A It persons, therefore, who for any rea- son have not yet made application are requested to can or send to the Food Office immediately. MILK PRICES. Numerous complaints are being re- ceived at the Local Food Offices to the effect that some milk retailers are charging 9d. per quart during this month. The price should he Sd. per quart. The local Executive Officer would welcome any information from house- holders who are being charge-d a higher price. The complaints are most numer- ous from the Mumbles. The maximum retail prices for the winter months com- mencing October 1st have not yet been fixed.

Madanle Tetrazzini has sent a cordial invitation to Madame Patti to he present at her opening concert ill Enghnd at the Royal Albert Hall on the 20th inst., nnd Madams Patti has repiicd thab she hopes to be present. j

FIUME ISOLATED. 5 .u. 1. 'i .it;¿.j  T Brk? Troops Leave City. Commun,rC;itir>n from Fiume tc Rome, Venice, and Trieste has been suspended, and the city is now completely isolated. British troops cud missions are embark- ing on board ships of the Tlrrd Light Cruiser Squadron. It is believed that the Italian authori- ties intend to blockade the town and starve out the insurgents. General Diaz has been recalled to Rome from Capri, says the Exchange, and con- ferred yesterday with Signor Nitti and the Minister for War. D'Aimunzio is alleged to have announced his firm decision to hold the town at all costs, "or blow it j rather than re-surrender it to foreigners. j

MINERS MEET. i West Wales Matters Discussed. Dlv*-scusse d A meeting of the Executive Council of the South TVales Miners' Federation was hetel at Cardiff on Wednesday. It was stated that an application h a, been received for permission to tender notices by the Pwllbach Colliery work- men upon a dispute on the alleged re- fusal Qf the management to provide a bridle for conveying the men back from their working places, although they were given this convenience wnen pro- ceeding to their work. The matter had already been referred to two representatives of the Concilia- tion Board, who had reported a failure to settle. It was now resolved that Mr. William Jenkins should try and arrange another meeting with Mr. H. T. Wales in order to investigate the matter further, and that failing a settlement the application now asked for be granted. G.C.G. NOTICES. Gwaun-cae-Gunven Colliery Company had given notice to a number of work- men to terminate contracts over a dis- pute respecting the rifution of the 1 minimum wage arra,t, • -.••nt for what is known a<s the Mab agreement, re- lating to payment b i in difficult and abnormal places. It was resolved that tho he put on the agenda of the next mcetir.g of the disputes com- mitteo of "i?e Board, and that the j ?:).) C??rHl?.- ?'nr?-,?;?' LJ with. •; GARNGûCH CLAIM. Mr. T. Lucas v. as appointed to investi- I gate a claim mad* for out-of-work bene- f't by the Gam Goch Colliery workmen, j who had been rendered idle in COlle-, quence of a braaka?€ of machinery. ( BONUS SHIFT. Inquiries having been received re- specting the bonus sltift agreement, it i was explained that the matter wnild be considered at a conference of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain to h,, litld shortly. It was reported that the income-tax ) question would also be considered by the Miners' Federation of Great Britain at the forthcoming meeting. j

I IN SUNDAY SCHOOL, j AHfoi Set Up In Llanelly Railway Theft Case. Three Llanelly youths named Fre-d: Goddard, Gwyn-terrace; Willie Rees. Cambrian-street; and Sidney Jei Custom House Bank, were summoned at Lianeliy on Wednesday for being oii Mynydd Mawr railway premises, for an unlawful purpose.—Mr. D. Jennings ap- pcared for the prosecntiuii. and Mr. J. Lewis Pnillips defended. The case was j part heard. Daniel Le"is, Palace-avenue, a Sunday school teacher at the'Wesloyan Hall, said that Rees and Jenkins were in his class on the date of the alleged offeree. It wa. I 3.25 when they left, and it would take j them five minutes to get to the railway company's yard. DEFENDANT'S DENIALS. Goddard said he did not see Rees | cr J enbnr, at all, and was not on the Mynydd Mawr yard. He made no state-i ment to the police, and did not sign any- j tiling. Mr. Jennings called P.C. Her s, and jj "I;k0d the witness: Didn't this ofifcer come C'ip, erwo.rks nnd get a signov statement V '1 Witness: No. I Mr. Jennings: Vv-hat! Do yen know you are sworn to speak the truth?—Yes. I Didn't you make a statement in the pre- sume of P.S. Davies, P.C. Rees and P.C. Phillips?—No. Did the officers come to the works to j see vour—No. | ONE FINED. The questions were repeated, but wit- ness gave emphatic denials, ;.nd Mr. j 1 Jennings reminded him that he was liable to be charged witii perjury, hut witness persisted in saying he did not make the statement, and that tU? officers did not risit him at the works. The Bench fined Goddard £ 2, and said the evidence against the other two boys was insufficient,, so they were dismissed, )

SWANSEA TOWN'S TEAMS. Below we give thte two sides' selected J to do duty for Swansea Town on Saturday | in the Southern and Western Leagues j I respectively The absence of Ball, Burch j and Collins from eithqr 'of the 'earns is due to injuria" Durnin i6 transferred to i tthtc right half, and Pinch to the left i half, whilst Brown makes his first appear- lance in the side as centre half. Swans v. E.xeter.—Denoon Hewitt, Lol). I >on ■, Durnin, Brown (W. Y.), p 11-cli; Harrs, Sheldon, Weir, Brown (Ivor), j Evans. Swans'' Reserves v. Bristol City R'2- serves. —Johnston: Nicholas, W alton Heath, George Evans, Ocley; Hole, Jones, Houston, Thomas, Liod, j I

•' POST OFFICE WORKERS. Delegates from Postmen's Federa- tion, Postal and Telegraphic Clerks' Association, and Fawcett Association to-day adopted resolution inaugurat- ing the amalgs.nation under name of Union of Post Office Workers. Mem- bership "will be 150,000. TO-DAY'S RACING. 2. Gottia 8 WiJil- wood, 100 to 8 Betting: 7 to 2 Off Ch?.ene. ^.51--Tarey 1 Lady Sylvia 2, floruit 3.?}—Neutral 1. Crtek -itrv C. Jf (d.e • Six ran. TO-DAY'S CRICKET. Post cf England won or 10 wkts. Pc-i- cf Er?an? ?' -? ?. i » i r < I I

FOR TO-DAY'S RACING SEE PAGE FIVE. "I I ITIiminnwiMBIII I— IIf IMMHIinII■!IM——

MORE SERIOUS CHARGE Remand for Afieged Assault on Councillor. When Wm. Evan Davies (35), de- scribed as a labourer, appeared at the Swansea Police Court on Thursday charged with being drunk and dis- orderly in Alexandra-road on September 17 ih. and also with assaulting Councillor Albert Ball whilst assisting I'.C. j 19 .Griffiths in the execution of his duty on scplember 17th, the Deputy Chief Con- sfiible (Mr. Roberts) asked for a remand until Friday, as there was a more .erious charge—flint of assaulting a girl-to be preferred against the MR n. The remand was granted. LITTLE GI RL ILL. When the court wa-s about to riee, Supt. Robrte (Deputy Chief Constable) informed the Bench that the little girl who the man was alleged to have as- saulted, had been taken very ill in court, and had on the doctor's order, been re- moved home. He thought the girl would not be able to appear in court for about :t fortnight. Defendant was brought into the dock and remanded for a week. He said he had never seen the girl in his life, and for bail. rnpt. Roberts (Deputy Chief Constable) of the serious turn of events. The application for bail was refused.

PORT TALBOT HERO. At the close of Aberavon Town Coun- j -il on Wednesday, Sergt. Harold G. Thomas. Manuel-street, Port Talbot, late of the South Wales Borderers, was pre- .mted by the Deeds of Valour Fund | with a silver loving cup in recognition of the award to him of the D.C.M., .I-hich he received for conspicuous gal- antry at Outterstion on August 18th, lDl8, when. single-handed, he captured. two German machine gunposts, shot seven of the enemy, and took eight prisoners, saving his platoon froni annlhi- The presentation of the cup and medal Tas made by the Deputy-Mayor (Aid. .T. 1. Smith. J.P.). | Councillor Hopkin Jones mentioned hit Sergt. Thomas had been recom- mended tor the V.C. [ Sergt. Thomas suitably responded.