Merthyr Times and Dowlais Times and Aberdare Echo

MERTHYR GUARDIANS. Saturday. Present: Messrs. D. P. Da vies J. r. (in tho chair), D. Da vies, J.P., Mrs. Maria Rieliardr D. T. Williams, J. E. MiUa, Father O'Reilly, T. Thomas, T. Pyle, J. Reea, Augustus Davits, Mrs. Margaret Williams, Messrs. J. W. Evans, 'I. Harris, E. D. Howell, T. Bevan, Rev. Aaron Daviea, M. Truran, D. Hopkins, J. If. Jones, W. Thillipe, Dan Ihonms, Father Wade, Mr?. Emma Wil- !iamp, Messrs. Joseph Owen, D. Abraham, Mrs. Peter Williams, Messrs. V. A. Wills, J. Lloyd, T. Williams, J.P., D. James, T. Jenkinn] Edward Edwards, J. Edwards, David Evans, J. W. Morgan, W. WillianiB, J. E. Jenkins, T Morris, J. Rogers, J.P., and F. T. James (clerk). SMALL-FOX. -Another small-pox case was reported from Dowlais. The patient was a girl of 14, named Nora NrClellan, and had been removed to the hospital. The house, which was in close proximity to houses where previous cases bad arisen, had been disinfected. THE NEW INFIBMARY.—Mr. E. A. Johnson, the architect, wrote for instructions as to drainage, diversion of water course, heating of bathroom and coiridors, and other matters. The matter was referred to the committee, Mr. Johnson to be asked to attend.-Canon Wade enquired a:i to the termina- tion of Mr. Dix's tenancy of the land.-The Clerk replied that Mr. Dix was prepared to give up the land whenever it was wanted. TUK NEW ISOLATING WARD.—Dr. Ward wrote to the effect that a means of communication should be provided between the house and the new isolating ward.—The matter was referred to the committee. AN ADDITIONAL NUKHE WANTED.—Dr. Ward also wrote that an additional nurse was required in the infirmary. At Cardiff there were eleven nurses to 186 beds, whereas here there were only four to 142 beds.—Mr. J. Rogers eaid the patients in the infirmary were now more numerous than in the past.—Mr. D. Davies (Aberdare) was of opinion that the uuml>er of nurse* was not adequate.The matter was referred to the House Management Committee.—Mr. Wills moved for a return of the cost of the staff of nurses for the last twelve months.—This was agreed to. A PETITION' TO PARLIAMENT.—Mr. Dan Thomas asked for information about the petition presented to Parliament by Mr. 1). A. Thomas, M.P., from the officers of the Union in favour of expediting the report of the Royal Commission on Vaccination.— The Clerk had no knowledge of any flllch petition. The petition that had been sent was in favour of the Poor-law Officers' Superannuation Bill. T "A OTF, or CONDOLENCE.—Mr. Thomas William", J.l* asked whether there was a precedent for, and whether he was in order in moving a vote cf con- dolence with one of the officers of the Board. Leave being granted, Mr. Williams proposed a vote of con- dolence with the Rev. J. H. Williams (Brynfardd), Dowlais, one of their relieving officers, who, they were all grieved to understand, was burying his wife that day. J. E. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was carried in silence. RELIEVING OFFICER fOR ABEBDABB. When this business was reached, Mr. Thomas Thomas rose to ask whether their mode of procedure as a Hoard was strictly legal and according to regulations. It had been stated that, Mr. Price's candidature having fallen through, they should begin again dc now, and advertise the vacancy in the usual wav. He (Mr. Thoma s) wished to know what was their" legal posi- tion with regard to the matter.—The Clerk considered the Board's procedure quite regular. There was no need to re-advertise in fact, the Board was not com- pelled by law to advertise at all and they were act- ing legally, he thought, iu proceeding to elect one of the three candidates invited to appear before the Board that day. The clerk then read the applications of the candidates. The first was that of Mr. Llewelvn Richards/head good;? guard on the G.W.K. Mr. Rich- ards' certificate of birih bhovved that he was born oe February 3, 1860. He waa called into the room, and questioned as to his knowledge of Welsh and his familiarity with the district. The second candidate I was Mr* David Williama, traveller in tile enlploy of the Abergwawr Brewery Company. His certificate sbowed that he was born on March 12, 1871, whereon several members exclaimed that he was under the advertised age of 25. After some discussion, Mr. Williams was called into the room, and was asked to explain the statement lis made in his application that he was 27 years of age. Mr. Williams said that his aunt, with whom he had lived from boyhood, had always told him that he was 27; that was the only explanation he could give. The third candidate was Mr. F. W. Young, 27 years of age, clerk in the employ of the Aberdare-Merthyr Colliery, Hirwain. He was also oalled in and asked several questions. The candidate hav ing retired, Canon Wade asked the clerk's opinion as to the legality of Williams' candi- dature, he being uuder age.—The Clerk baid they could not go beyond the resolution already passed with regard to age limitations. That resolution had either Jto be rescinded iu the usual way by giving notice of motion, or they could deal with it there ana then by suspending the standing orders, nrovided a majority of two-thirds of the Board supjxjrted such a motion. —Mr. J, W. E vans moved the suspension of the standing orders with a view to the consideration of Williams' candidature.—Mr. Wills ltiConded.- Only six hands were raised in favour of the motion, which was therefore lost.—Mr. D. Davies was of opinion that Williams should withdraw his applica- tion of his own accord, and follow the example given by Price, who withdrew when be found he waa over the age.—Mr. Thomas Thomas said that a good deal of pressure, if they knew all, had been brought to bear on Price to withdraw his candidature.This abatement, caused some surpiree to the Board, but the matter was not proceeded with any further,Mr. Williams' candidature was coutequently declared to be invalid, and the Board proceeded to divide on the other two candidates, the result being that 15 voted for Young, and 22 for Richards, who was then declared duly elected.—Mr. Dan Thomas took no part in the division. TKK MASTER'S RsroJVr.—Mr. Pearcey reported the number in the house to be 391; corresponding week, .02. A parcel of periodicals had been received from the Christian Endeavour Society, Trinity Chapel, Aberdare, per Mr. Baylis.—Mr. Dan Thomas: May [ ask what is the size of this parcel of periodicals?— There was no answer.

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MERTHYR TOLICECOUKT. I THCRSPAT. — Before Mr. W. M. North (■tii>endiarr). STEALING A JACKKT. — Timothy Uallaghaii was charged with stealing a jacket value 12a., from Richard Davies, at the Duwlais Inn-—The defendant elected to be dealt with summarily, and he pleaded that the owner of the coat, whotu he met at the public house, asked him to pltwn it.—Fined C-1 or three weeks. JUDICIAL SEPARATION. — John Thomas did not api>ear to auawer a bumuiona by his wife, Elizabeth Thomas, who alleged that by his persistent cruelty ehe had been obliged to leave him. — Mr. H. Simons appeared for the complainant.—The parties live at Merthyr Vale. They uad been married 16 yeara, and the cruelty had been of long duration.—Corroborative evidence waa given, and the Bench granted a iudicial separation, the wife to have the custody of children under 16, and the husband to pay her £ 1 a week. AFFILIATION.—Daxid Lewis Jones, labourer, Pout- lottyn, wae summoned to show cause, Ac.. by Mercy Thomas, Dowlais, and paymeota having been made I by the defendant for the maintenance of the child, the Bench made an order for 2s. 6d. a week. MONJ>AT.—Before Messrs. Thomas Jenkins and M. Truran. THUSTT SOILS. -The following were fined for drllokemlell3 :-Sarah Ann Prothero, Robert lfalliday, Daniel Sullivan, David Morgan, John Daviea, William Morgan, John Clements, John James, W. Reeft, Henry Bradtield, William Edwards, Arthur Price, Martin Day, Joha Bryant, and John Jonep. 'N „ ASSAULTING THE TOLICE.—Margaret Daley was nned 5M. and coats for assaulting 1'.C. Thomas in the execution of his duty. UBSTBVCTION. —Two men, named John Davies, were charged with obstruction at Treharris, and fined 5s. and costs, or seven days each. EXTENSION.—'The Royal Oak, T'enydarren Wind- ROJ °^» Merthyr Vale and the Baili CJIas, Twvny- rodyn, were each granted an hour's extension. At REG EI» UN LAWFT i. WOUN otNG. -Daniel O'Sulli van charged with unlawfully wounding Patrick O Sullivan, at Dowlais, on Sunday. — Prosecutor stated that on Saturday there was' a quarrel with defendant, who was bin brother. A« lie stood outside his house with hie little boy defendant came along. He wanted to tight, but witness refused, whereupon 'in.wen*' ft little way eff, and picked up a piece of slag. J hey then wrestled, and defendant hit him several times on the head with the a!ag.—Dr. John Lloyd Davies said he examined Patrick O'Sulli van. Hie head and neck were covered with blood. He bad four wounds on the top of his head, ranging in size from half an iueh to an inch and a half. He had loot a large quantity of blood. — Inspector Cook naid that .9 jjriRoner gave himself up at the oolice-statiou.— Joseph buluvan gave evidence for tlie defence, after which defendant was committed for trial at the Ouarter OCSSlOflft* ( THKtT OF COAL.—Edith Williams, Mary Hyde, ami Amos Jonea were summoned fur stealing coal, and fined 5s. each, or seven day. I SUNDAY CLOSING ACT.—Arthur Price, landlord of the Grawsbay'a Arms, High-street, Merthyr, waa summoned for keeping hiB house open for the sale of lieer on Sunday, 23rd February. — Air. Beddoe I defended.—Mr. Griffiths (from the uttice of Mr. (i. C. James) appeared for the owners of the house.— P.C. Lamb deposed that at eight o'clock on the date in question as he wca coming up High-street in com- pany with 1'.C. Stevens, he saw a. man coming out of a lane which leads from the back portion of defendant's house to High-street. He took uoJdof the man, and found that he had a jack under his coat containing about a quart 01 freshly-drawn beer. He (witness) took him back to the house. He was admitted by the landlord. He asked him how he had served the u an during prohibited hoar. No answer was given. He told the landlord he should report him, and he replied Alright, f can't htdp it." The man was asked by the taadturd whether he had told ? 'M10*' anJ reP,iecl' aftor ''t-'iuer asked three times, I didn t say, and I dou't intend to." He took the man to the station. The beer was given back to the man.-Mr. Lteddoe: That is awfully kind of you. man.-Mr. Lteddoe: That is awfully kind of you. Jou dont usually give the beer back (laughter). Whose beer was in the jack—Alkop's or a local brewei a P-Witness: I couldn't teU(tauKhter).—Tbe! house waa iu good order except for those few vessels in the bar.—P.O. Stevena corroborated.—Price Davies, Tramroadside North, the man who was Davies, Tramroadside North, the man who was caught by the police, was also ca!M.—Mr. Beddoe said that he bad beea instructed to admit the offence. The man who obtained the beer waa one of those men who went round the publics on Sundays for beer, and defendant, in a weak moment, had given it. He asked the Bench to make the tine as light as possible, and not to endorse the licence—Mr. Griffiths, 08 behalf of the owner, said that if the magistrates thought the defendant was not a proper man to keep the house they would be prepared to change him, — A fine ot 50s. and costs, without endorsement, wab inflicted. A FVBUN-HOI-SK CASK DISMISSED.—Mrs, Thomas, landlady of the Welsh Harp Inn, Dowlais, was sum- moned for keeping her houtie open during prohibited heurs on the night of the 21st Pebruary. -Mr. J. W- Lewisdefended.—P.C. Re«9 Davies «aidthatabout half- past eleven on the night in question he went to the front door of the Welsh Harp, and heard a lot of soufHing inside. lIe went round to the back door, which was open, and into the house. He saw in the kitchen Mrs. Thomas, the landlady, drunk, a son named John Davies, and a man named John Jones in the act of drinking a sleevcr of I"t-. lie asked the son how the man was there during prohibited hours, but he could not explain. He asked Jones his name and address. Jones told him hia name, and said that be was in the Welsh Harp then. lie then told him he would take him to the station. On the way defendant said he would tell him hisaddrets, and did so. lie followed him to the house to see if it was correct,—Mr. Lewis, for the defence, said that Mrs. Thomas' son had been moving that day into apartments, and taking his furnituro frotu where it had been stored at the Welsh Harp. Jones had been assisting, and came back about twenty past eleven to see if there was any more. Mrs. Thomas then offered him a glass of beer. He accepted it, and was drinking it when the constable came in.—Several witnesses were called to bear this out, and ultimately the summons was dismissed. TRANSFKRH. — On the application of Mr. J. W, Lewis, the licence of the Prince Llewelyn, I'ant, waa transferred from Mies Mary Ann Thomas to William James.—The licence of the Buto Arm*, Pontinorlais, was endorsed from William Jones to Charles Herbert.

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THE NAVY ESTIMATES. ENORMOUS EXPENDITURE. In the House of Commons on Monday,Mr. Goscb^ rose to expound the naval programme'and policy £ the Government. With regard to the rersoti'l ol Navy, he wished to dispel the fallacv that the Gover0' ment bad difficulty in obtaining eufticient men t the service. Last year the increase in the tof number of men was about 5,000. and he propped 0 sanction a further increase of 4,900 men. The recru' ing for the marines bad been moat satisfactory, but •! the number of men waa to be increased additi°D'' hoepital and barrack accommodation would Lec°°^ nece&sarj', nnd consequently additional ex pond it^! would be proposed uuder tliiee two heads. experiment of obtaining from the mercantile mario*5 certain number of commibsioued otticere our naval strength, but this waa only a tempor« £ expedient, and we must continue to rely on system of education as carried out in the rital)f"o for the supply of officers to our fleet. They outfit however, to consider whether the area from wh'c« they drew their cadets was not too small, and he conferred with the headmasters of our great echo^J who were most anxious to establish Navy classes. P, therefore proposed that the boys should be kep{ 11 the ordinary schools a year longer than at pre6^ before they entered the service, and that they sho^L have lo months of peliminary training instead of Moreover, it waa intended to substitute a colta £ 0?f nhore for the Britannia. Passing to the nuention mobilisation Mr. Goschen remarked that we now h £ two additional battleships in the Channel in t])A Mediterrenean, and in China. Efficient sbipe b\ also been substituted for old vessels and. J flying Kquadron had been organised wbi^ added largely to the number of our shir afloat. With regard to suns and arnmunit^' scarcely sufficient provision was made in tile last t years, and accordingly the Admiralty had in the P^i sent year spent £ 200,000 extra for which he shoU*0 proj>ose supplementary estimates. He regretted ttato that it would be necessary to ask the Hous* assent to an increase of no Wthan £ 850,000 on vote for ordnance and ammunition, but he need hardv remind the House that it would be useless to 8rtr the ships and to refuse the ammunition. A furtb*. result of the increase in guns and ammunition be that additional storage room and more niagazi11 » would become nectary Last year money taken, under the .Naval Works Act, for the eitens^ of the mole and for the construction of a dock Gibraltar, and Her Majesty's Government had decided to build three docks there instead of one, to provide all fche accommodation required by au strategic position. The cost of the word's **2 eetimated at £ 3,250,000, in addition to the £361,VV; already provided. The H mount, he admitted, large, but he did not think it was staggering, and b* truated that the Government would in this matt"r receive the aupport of a large majority of the roe' ber« of the House of Common?. The had caretnlly considered all the questions relating the -trategie position of Gibraltar, and, with a of their responsibility, thev Raked the House to vo«f thjs additional amount. They also intended to for money to defray the coat of preliminary eurve?'* in regard to docks at Mauritius and Simon's To^'t The amount taken by the Bill of last rear for »»v* works at Dover was £ 2,000,000, but he believed tb*; cost waa very preatly underestimated and ho nr-moo!- I that the total amount provided by the Bill of 1* I ^ar^rnm^wf00:f"if,hoUJ'J tlli? year be iiierea54 to dEK.OOO.OOO. With reference to the tiniLtIO of the measure, he was authorised to »t* £ that the Chancellor of the Exchequer wo'" generously put aside the surplus (if this vear after natjsfyiug the Supplementary Estimates, to be a funu which, in the firat instance, would supply the diture under the Na\al Works Bill. Turning next t(1 I the question of ship-building, the right hon. gentlerof described the efforts of the last few years, since thj paaaiog of the Naval Defence Act in 188P. course, iu the hrst year there were certain *=hi!^ under construction which he left out. He summarise" roughly the work of three poriotia-theyaval Defeo^ programme the programme intervening between Naval Defence Act and Lard Spencer's larsre pr"* gramme of 1894 and, thirdly, this last program' itself. The Naval Defence Act added to the Navy ships, of which ten were battleships. The intermedial period supplied three battleships—viz., the RenoW^ i au<1 Magnificent—five cruisers jneludifl? the Powerful and the Terrible; four sloops and torpedo-boat destroyers. Adding up the 70 of th* Naval Defence Act. tlw 12 ships of the internedia"* period, and the 23 of Lord Spencer's programme, be arrived at a total of 105 ships and 62 toriiedo bo»» deetroyera. This waa a formidable list, and yet b« should have to ask the House to add to it. The off&b of the Naval Defence Act was as follows Of the 7° ships built under it there was at the present moment commission ten battlealii^, 27 eruiKers, and nine tor- pedo-gunboats. 1 he Mediterranean Squadron had thref Defence Act battleships (out of nine) and fix (out uf seven) liefenoe Aofc cruisers of first and second class the Channel Mquadron had four Defence Act battle shi[>s out of si\ while the Particular .Service ron waa (excepting tor|>edo-boat destroyersl <>»itir?b# composed of Defence Act ehipa. The bkuavlemeuUi'? Estimate which Her Majesty's Gov^oioent felt sff their duty to submit to the Mouse sistiotinted to £ 1,100,000. The number of ship, which thar «r»- I posed to add to tliwi now m Cùul'6e 01 curutructio" was an follows—tivelxattleships, four first-class cruise^ three second .class cruiser*, six third-class cruiser* 28 torpedo-boat destroyers. Thus 13 battleships would be in course of construction durmg the present yrltl. This and the additional number of cruisers represeutfd the deliberate opinion of the Admiralty as to th* requirements cf our Navy, Looking to the iocreM! numtH-r of ahip, the cost, in addition to what >r» ~brf in hand at the beginning of the year. »or.T,l mmOTO spread over three years, to bnibh the whole of Lord Spencer's shipi and ale" the whole of their own by July, 1899. He might th^ the expenditure proj«xsed— £ 1 000 00& supplemental estimate; £ 21,800,000. patiinatH' for £ 14,000,000, N^al Ml over a certain number of vears froW 1889 to 1899, Naval Defence £ 21,000,000, interaedi^ programme £ 5,000,000, programme now uuder execu- tion £ 29,000,000, total £ Sa,000.000 Tn an ekgtu* peroration the right hw- gentleman declared, ami<* loud cheers, that these estimates were not submitted in any spirit of provocation, but that they were esti- matee of self-defence aud were based ou the specif couditiony of this countrv. The British people unani- mously deruauded that their fleet should represent tb* self-reliance of a great nation, aud to that unanimity Her Majesty a Government commended these Lsti* boriie' satisfied that the cost would be cheerfully On the motion of Mr. Balfour, the debate w*« i adjourued, ,1 J