The Cambrian

SWANSEA COUNTY COUNCIL. THE MAIN LINE QUESTION. CONFERENCE TO BE CALLED. CORPORATION COMMITTEES. The adjourned annual meeting of the Swansea County Council was held at the Guildhall on Wednesday. Present, the Mayor (Mr. Richard Martin), the ex-Mayor (Aid. J. Aeron Thomas), Aldermen David Harris, John Griffiths, W. P. Wearne, Gwilym Morgan, J. M. Mayne, J. Viner Leeder, F. Bradford, W. Evans Councillors Morgan Tutton, Jas. Jones, Dr. Rawlings, Dd. Davies, Griffith Davies, Wm. Watkins, Morgan Hopkin, Daniel Edwards, Wm. Williams, Geo. Gustavus, W. H. Spring, John Skidmore, M. O'Sullivan, John Tucker, Dd. Jenkins, Captain Sinclair, Thos. Freeman, J. H. Lee, Roger Thomas, Rees Jones, Col. Pike, D. Matthews, E. G. Protheroe, W. W. Abraham, the Town Clerk (Mr. Jno. Thomas), the deputy-Town Clerk (Mr. Jevons), the Borough Surveyor (Mr. Bell), the Engineer (Mr. Wyrill). APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. ASYLUMS COMMITTEE. On the motion of Alderman David Harris, the Visiting Committee of the Asylum was con- stituted as follows:—Aldermen Howel Watkins, W. P. Wearne, Councillors J. Skidmore and Rúger( Thomas. On the motion of the ex-Mayor, the various I committees were constituted as follows :— WATCH COMMITTEE. The Mayor, Aldermen Bradford, Evans, J• "V. Leeder, G. Morgan, Aeron Thomas, and Howel Watkins; Counciilors Thos. Freeman, D. Jenkins, D. Matthews, Col. Pike, J. Skidmore, W. H. Spring and Dr. Rawlings. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Mayor, Aldermen Bradford, D. Harris, Viner Leeder, G. Morgan, Aeron Thomas, Howel Watkins,W. P.Wearne Councillors D. Edwards, B. Freedman, J. Jones, M. Hopkin, D. Matthews, E. G. Protheroe, A. Sinclair, J. Skidmore, Roger Thomas, Morgan Tutton, and the Hon. Udo Vivian. WORKS AND SANITARY COMMITTEE. The Mayor, Aldermen J. V. Leeder, J. M. Mayne, G. Morgan, Councillors W. Abraham, David Davies, G. Davies, B. Freedman, T. Freeman, G. Gustavus, D. Jenkins, J. Jones, Dr. M. O'Sullivan, Dr. Rawlings, W. H. Spring R. Thomas, M. Tutton, J. Tucker, Wm. Watkins and W. Williams. STREETS COMMITTEE. The Mayor, Aldermen D. Harris, V. Leeder, G. Morgan, Councillors Abraham, G. Davies, M. Hopkin, D. Jenkins, Rees Jones, J. H. Lee, D. Matthews, Sullivan, Pike, Protheroe, Skidmore Spring, R. Thomas, J. Tucker, W. Watkins, w< Williams, and the Hon. Odo Vivian. WATER AND SEWERS COMMITTEE. The Mayor, Aldermen W. Evans, J. Griffiths, D. Harris, J. M. Mayne, Aeron Thomas, Howel Watkins, W. P. Wearne, Councillors D. Davies, G. Davies, D. Edwards, B. Freedman, T. Free- man, G. Gustavus, J. Jones, Alex. Sinclair, R. Thomas, J. Tucker, M. Tutton, Wm. Watkins, and the Hon. Odo Vivian.1 STORES COMMITTEE. The Chairman of the Standing Committees, the Mayor, Aldermen W. Evans, J. Griffiths, G. Morgan and W. P. Wearne, Councillors W. Abraham, Gustavus, D. Jenkins, J. Jones, R. Jones, J. H. Lee, D. Matthews, Protheroe, Skidmore and Wm. Watkins. PARKS AND OPEN SPACES COMMITTEE. The Mayor, Aldermen W. Evans, Mayne, Councillors Abraham, G. Davies, D. Davies, T. Freeman, G. Gustavus, D. Jenkins, J. H. Lee, Matthews, Protheroe, Skidmoie, Spring, R. Thomas and Rees Jones. TRAMWAYS AND ELECTRIC LIGHTING COMMITTEE. All the members of the Council. CRAY CANTEEN COMMITTEE. The Mayor, Alderman W. P. Wearne, Council- lors T. Freeman, M. Hopkin, J. Jones, Spring, W. Watkins, Protheroe and Abraham. BURIAL BOARD COMMITTEE. The Mayor, Alderman W. Evans, Councillors D. Davies, R. Jones, Lee, O'Sullivan, Protheroe, Spring, and R. Thomas. FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE. The members of the Council and 20 burgesses to be elected. SWANSEA ON THE MAIN LINE AND NEW LAW COURTS.—DEPUTATION TO THE COUNCIL. A deputation of tradesmen was then admitted with reference to two important questions, namely, Swansea on the Main Line," and New Law Courts." The deputation consisted of ;Messrs. Thos. Yorath, T. C. Eley, William Edwards, P. Jenkins, Seymour Arthurs, D. C. Jones, Lewis Lewis, Foote (Clyne Castle gardener), H. Parsons, C. Down, J. E. Fitt, P. G. lies, C. 1). Richards, R. E. Jones, Jacob Jenkins, C. Davies (College-street), Callard, Hughes (Wind-street), W. Thomas (Gloucester Buildings), and other gentlemen representative of all the Swansea trades. THE MAIN LINE QUESTION. Mr. Thos. Yorath introduced the question of placing Swansea on the main line of the G.W.R., and read a resolution passed by a meeting of combined tradesmen, held at the Y.M.C.A., presided over in the absence of the Mayor, by the then ex-Mayor. The resolution requested the Mayor and Corporation to urge the directors of the G.W.R to place Swansea on the main line. The question was a very important one and had been discussed many times, but so far nothing had been done. The grievance had been felt, more or less, ever since the railway had been constructed. The G.W.R. had done a great deal for the town, but it had also derived a largelbenefit. They were fortunate m having the member of tParliauient for Swansea as a member of the board of directors. They felt confident that they would receive his sympathy and help in carrying out that movement. Mr. Yorath went on to speak of the hindrances at Landore, and contended that to do away with Landore would be a great saving to the company. They wanted to convince tne railway company that they were in earnest, and if they could get the sympathy of the Corporation it would go a long way to secure the very desirable object. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Philip Jenkins also made a few remarks and Mr. T. C. Eley pointed out the disadvantages' of Landore to the traffic in live stock. The cattle were loaded at Millord early one morning and very often they could not be had in Swansea until the following morning. THE LAW COURTS. Mr. Seymour Arthurs introduced the question of the Law Courts, and read a resolution passed at the same meeting calling upon the Mayor and Corporation to select a site and erect new law courts as soon as convenient. The time had undoubtedly come when they should build neAv law courts, not because the present ones were bad, but because of the liol es. They did not want to get rid of the noises, and the best remedy wal to shift their quarters. Mr. Arthurs referred to Picton-Place as a suitable site. Mr. D. C. Jones also advocated new law courts, ■the Mayor said that with regard to the law they could safely leave the question in »wLha £ da- In reference to the question of placing Swansea on the main line, be said they eviudence that Swansea really felt the ?n orrt°ia+ cha?«e. and of removing Landore, and in order to get that evidence it occurred to him that the firdt thing to be done would be to bodLesneinaSwnfereilce °f a" representative wS a discuss the question. It Comnant wnnW u to attain, because the Company would have to look at it from a finan- cial point of view. The Great Western Railway Company was in profitable possession of a monopoly of the trade of Swansea and on that account Swansea had a moral, if not a legal, right to expect the Company to l00k after their material luterests. He thought it would be well to convene that conference, pas8 a resolution, and ask for an interview with the directors Mr. Thomas Freeman asked if the deputation represented the tradesmen of the town in general or only a small section in the middle of the town If they were to be successiul they must be unani. mous as a whole town. Mr. D. C. Jones said the Drapers' Association represented Landore and Morriston. On the motion of Alderman Leeder the Council resolved itself into committee to consider the question. Alderman Leeder said the Mayor s suggestion was the only way to commence the attack m)erly The tradesmen could do much to assist. In America, when anything of that sort likely to bring benefit was suggested, the tradespeople were always able and willing to assist it necessary by putting their hands in their pockets. They should do very little with the GreatWestern Railway unless they gave them some special faoility It was worth while to consider whether they could not offer a site, either on their own or other suitable property, where a central station could be built. Referring to the law courts. Alderman Leeder said they were not very far off a great alteration in the- jurisdiction of the County Court. If that jurisdiction were in- creased much it was questionable whether they would get a large civil assize at ail. It the I powers of the Quarter Sessions were increased the criminal assizes too would be small. And I there was great agitation at present in the legal papers pointing out places where assizes were held to the disadvantage of the general public, drawing away judges whose services were required in London. There was an agitation to increase the jurisdiction of the County Courts, and they had no trouble at all with the Swansea County Court. The tradespeople had every reason to fear that Cardiff would get what was left of the Assizes if Swansea waa not up and doing, but the question was whether Cardiff would not be making a huge mistake in spending a large sum of money, to find in a short time that they built courts far exceeding any work required a large sum of money, to find in a short time that they built courts far exceeding any work required I of them. The Mayor said the law courts question would be dealt with later, and asked the members to confine themselves to that of the main lice. The ex-Mayor then moved that the Mayor convene a conference of local public bodies and others interested in the subject to elicit their views and arrange for combined action. If the public bodies, such as the Harbour Trust, the Chamber of Commerce, &c., were not unanimous on the question they should have a poor chance of succeeding. He was sanguine enough to believe that a scheme could be devised whereby they could shorten the time taken between Swansea and London—or Bridgend, if they liked. (Laughter.) Mr. W. Abraham bore out Mr. Eley's remarks with reference to the live stock trade. People in Newport and Cardiff got their live stock before Swansea. Colonel Pike saw no great engineering difficulties in the way. Mr. Tutton thought it no good to expect the Railway Company to do anything that would not bring them some return. If they tried to show the Company how they would benefit it would go a long way to support the agitation. The Great Western Railway had gone in for a scheme by which they competed with the London and North Western Railway for the Irish traffic, and they wanted to shorten their line between Milford and London. It was not much good asking them to undo any expenditure that they had already incurred. They had spent a lot of money at Landore, and he did not think they were likely to go in for a central station at present. They had to do something in regard to the Cockett Tunnel, and they ought to show them that they could give them the material assistance towards a new tunnel on their property on Town Hill. He suggested they should go through that and avoid the bank up to the Cockett and down again until they came out somewhere below the present Cockett station to .the westward. It would be a more direct route into Swansea by coming under the Town Hill than by running through Landore. The expense of working the loop-line would also be saved and would thus go towards the cost of the new tunnel. The resolution was then agreed to, first in Committee and subsequently in Council. This was all the business. CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. At a meeting of the Property and General Purposes Committee on Wednesday, Mr. Morgan Tutton was re-appointed chairman, and Mr. Howel Watkins vice-chairman, and the following- mem. bers were appointed to the sub-Property Com- mittee:-The Mayor, the chairman and vice- chairman, Aldermen Mayne, Aeron Thomas, Dd. Harris, Leeder and Morgan; Councillors Wm. Watkins, Skidmore, Roger Thomas, Griff Davies and J. Tucker.. Tim Chairmen and vice-chairmen of the various committees were appointed as follows :-Watch Committee-Chairman Dr. Rawlings: vice- chairman, Alderman Bradford. Works and Sanitary Committee-Chairman Alderman J. M. Mayne. Streets Committee—Chairman, Colonel Pike vice-chairman, Alderman Leeder. Water aWl Sewers Committee—Chairman, Mr. Thomas freeman; vice-chairman, Mr. Wm. Watkins. Cray Canteen Committee—Chairman, Mr. James Jones; vice-chairman, Alderman G. Morgan. Finance Committee—Chairman, the Mayor vice- chairman, Alderman Dd. Harris. Electric Light Committee—Chairman, the ex-Mayor vice- chairman. Captain Sinclair. Burial Board Com- mittee-Chairman, Mr. David Davies; vice- chairman, Mr. Protheroe.

GLAMORGAN AUTUMN ASSIZES. The Autumn Assizes for the County of Glamorgan were opened at the Guildhall, Swansea, on Tuesday, before Mr. Justice Day. THE GRAND JURY. The following gentlemen were sworn as the grind jury:—Herbert Lloyd, Esq. (foreman), Joseph Edward Moore, Esq., J. E. Vaughan, Esq.. Richard Martin, Esq., (Mayor of Swansea), Edw. Daniel, Esq., Edw. Knox, Esq., Lieut.-Col. Morgan, Dr. J. Arnallt Jones, David Roderick David, Esq., George Hy. Strick, Esq., Griffith Thomas, Esq., E. Hall Hedley. Esq., F. Gilbertson, Esq., John Powell, Esq., W. J. Rees, Esq., Dr. J. G. Hall, Thos. Davies, Esq., T. G. Powell, Esq., and Dr. John Paddon. rHE CHARGE. In delivering his charge to the Grand Jury, His Lordship said he was glad to find that in every town he had hitherto visited during his winter circuit in tne Principality, which he was about completing, there was so little crime to be considered. He had anticipated a very different sort of affairs when he came to Glamorganshire, but he was happy to see from the calendar that there were not more than fifty- probably less-cases. That was, he held. very satisfactory indeed in that thickly populated county where the people lived under circum- stances not very favourable to an orderly and innocent life. He expressed the pleasure it afforded him to find that the circumstances of the cases-such as they were-were of a compar- atively inoffensive character, and called for no serious observation from him on that occasion. His Lordship, however, referred to the charge of ^e^me,nt-he was afraid a too common offence—and pointed out that there were several cases of robbery with violence, an offence which was generally rife in towns like Swansea, where the population was very mixed. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. AN UNNATURAL FATHER.—David Duncan aged 52, a fireman, was indicted for cutting and wounding David John Duncan, his son, aged 17, at Morriston, on October 8th. Mr. Glascodine prosecuted.—Prosecutor stated that his father, who did not live with his wife, went to his married brother's house at Morriston, and demanded a bed. His brother told him that there was no bed there for him to take away. A scuffiel ensued, when prisoner tried to force his way upstairs and the brother called out Look out, he's got a knife." Then prosecutor found that blood was streaming down his face, and that he had a cut on his head.-GNVilym Duncan, the other son, corroborated, and said he pushed his father out of the house, and he fell to the ground. When he was removed witness saw an open clasp-knife on the spot.-P.C. John's and Dr. Davey having given evidence, Ann Jones, prisoner's sister-in- law, said he had told her unless his wife would go back and live with him be would kill her and all the family, and, finally, himself with a rerolver which he had. He had been on the drink" and broken up the home.—Prisoner, on oith, said he knew nothing of the affair of the knife. He had been beaten by Gwilym Duncan about the head with his poker. He was sorry the affair had happened, and if the judge was lenient with him he would turn over a new leaf. The judge, having summed up, the jury found that the prisoner was guilty, but because he acted under great provocation, they strongly recommended him to m°rcy.—The judge said the view which the jury took of crimes was somewhat different to his. They strongly recommended prisoner to mercy but he saw no Provocation of any sort or kind, and no reason "hy any mercy should be shown. He had before him a list of the offences of which prisoner had been convicted, and he had also learned that his wife was protected from him by a magistrates' order, and that his sons had removed from his Brutal violence. The only mercy to be extended to the prisoner was to send him to a lunatic syium but, unfortunately, he had not the tuTfu so, or he would, as he was convinced bim TI Wou'd be the best and proper place for j", -the public must be protected from him, labour6 mUSt go 40 &ao1 for six montbs' hard P,VHQ^FBRVTT WITH VIOLENCE AT MAESTEG.— labourer, was indicted for Wf W+? re,24th July stolen one pint and a half bottle of beer, a tobacco-box, and 3s. from the p of Robert Charles, at the same time nrosecuted1" —li v, v|°lenoe- Mr. Ivor Bowen prosecuted-Bobert Charles, plasterer, 50, B said the prisoner and r him f°r tobacco, and threw him down beat him about, and threatened to knock bw brains in if he did' te]1 them where his mon y or if }je s]j0ute(j rp^e robbery h? s™ 'I's- through Maestee from STO''1*1 Pus8etd Barry^ and said he waUt the offence was said to havi\ r pla' Cross-examined by Mr Bowen, prisoner denied having told the poli^ ™' prisoner denied Maesteg. Ho left Maestee Wa" at the offence.—The jury found -the m?bt be w™ lordship deferred sentence priaoner HlS ?2)' ,wbMl; Aberdare on October 27th anrl r 0 a op. -f of tools and bits and 'ea^nga quantity property of Daniel Griffiths—Th«n tJ1.rmey' f good account of prisoner -Tho im? would order prisoner to come up3 fofjudgLnt when called upon, if he conld get anyone to enter into a recognisance of RS for his good behaviour. ° ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE AT SWANSEA Geo. Attwell, labourer, of Swansea, was charged with feloniously assaulting Mary Carter and stealing 7s. 6d. from her. Mr. L. M. Richards was for the prosecution and Mr. Ivor Bowen defended. Complainant described the assault, which she said took place when she was returning home late at night on the 30th July last. Counsel for the defence cross-examined with the object of showing that the woman, who formerly resided at Cardiff, was a notoriously bad character at that place, and asked if it was not true that she had been convicted many times at Cardiff. Complainant I have never seen you there, sir. (Laughter.)—Counsel: I'm glad to have that testimonial (Laughter.) And you left Cardiff Complainant 5 For a change of air. (Laughter.) Other evidence for the prosecution having been given, defendant went into the box and denied the offence. The jury, after retiring, returned a verdict of guilty. His Lordship deferred sentence. WOUNDING.—Jno. Williams, steelworker, was indicted for feloniously wounding Wm. Williams. and causing him grievous bodily harm at Merthyr Tydfil on the 23rd March. Mr. James was for the prosecution and Mr. Kenny for the defence. It was alleged that prisoner followed the prose- cutor, knocked him down, and afterwards threw a large stone at his head, rendering him uncon- scious. The medical evidence showed that prose- cutor's skull was fractured.—An alibi was set up for the defence. Counsel for the prosecution concluded his speech by saying that if there was any doubt in the case the prisoner should have the benefit of it.—The Judge said he hoped the jury would do nothing of the kind. He disliked the observation. They had no right to give anybody the benefit of a doubt. They were called upon to do justice-to say whether the prisoner was guilty or not guilty-and not convict if they had any reasonable doubt. That was the golden rule.—The jury returned a verdict of not guilty and prisoner was discharged. The court then adjourned. WEDNESDAY. THE JUDGE AND TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS.— Edgar James Gibbs (14), telegraph messenger, and Edward Moss (16), labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing and receiving at Barry a number of letters containing postal orders, the property of h-r Majesty's Postmaster General, in April, July and August last. It seens that altogether about 40 letters, in all about Xll, were stolen by the younger prisoner who had been assisted by Moss. His lordship said that he had had so much expe- rience on this circuit of the laxity of Post Office that the large number of thefts and frauds was very large. It was a very serious question, but he should be very grieved if his observation was thought to reflect upon anybody in particular. Boys of this sort ought to be watched," the Judge said, in order to see where they are going to, as they are very apt to get into the company of loafers and scoundrels." A Barry police officer called, said that hp had received no instruc- tions from the Post Office authorities to make reports in regard to telegraph messengers. The Judge: It is very unfortunate that somebody doesn't look after those small servants. In my judgment they (the Post Office authorities), are morally bound to look after them. His lordship added later on, that somebody would be respon- sible to a higher tribunal than this," and that the boys had good characters when taken on, but after an offence they were turned out in! the streets to take their chance. If I had my way, the Judge added, the boy would be flogged, and let outof gaol at once but I have no power to do it. If I could, I would have him flogged with very great pleasure—(laughter)—it would be a charity-a very great mery."—Prisoners were ordered to stand down pending further inquiries. A PHOTOGRAPHER'S ROUGH TREATMENT AT SWANSEA.—John Sinclair, on bail (24), shoe- maker, who is a cripple, and Michael Griffin (23), were indicted for assaulting Somerville Skeats, and stealing 2s. 6d. and a tobacco pouch from him. Mr. Llewelyn Williams lprosectited. The prisoners were undefended. Prosecutor, a St. ihomas photographer, deposed to being taken unawares on the 4th September late at ,Ight, In Green hill-street. He was caught by the legs, thrown violently on his back, and robbed. Sinclair struck him a heavy blow with his crutch.-p.c. O'Neil deposed to arresting the prisoners. On examining the crutch he found no marks of blood.—Dr. Rowlands, house-surgeon t the Swansea Hospital, having described the bruises sustained by Skeats, Sinclair gave evidence on oath. His account of the affair was that he and Skeats had a few high words, which resulted in a fight, in the course of which the latter fell on his head. He denied having stolen the 23. 6d. He earned good money so did not require anyone else's. According to the sworn evidence of Griffin, not only did he not commit any assault but he acted the part of the peace- maker and stopped the fiht Counsel for the prosecution having addressed the jury, his lord- ship summed up. The jury found prisoners guilty of the assault, but not of robbery.- Sinclair was sentenced to two months' hard labour, and Griffin having been in prison ten weeks, he was only given a fortnight. A SERIOUS CASE OF FORGERY.WNHANI Adams, an elderly man, described as a collar, and David Morgan, another collier, were each charged with having, on different dates in October last, at Ystradyfodwg, forged a notice of withdrawal for Xio; and with forging at the same tiire au place a certain receipt for ClO, the property of the Postmaster-General.—Mr Benson was for the prosecution, and Mr. D. Lewis for Adams.— It appeared that Adams-who had hitherto borne an excellent character—had a young man lodging in his house, who had zE63 to his account a.t the Post Office Savings Bank. He went ta the local post-office and by means of forgery got out £ 10, whilst Morgan obtained a similar amount at a different date.-Addressing the prisoner Adams, the Judge said he was very sorry that a man who had hitherto boriie a good character should have been brought up on such serious charges. fa act towards a lodger in such a manner was a gross offence, indeed. He would be sentenced to five years' penal servitude. Turning to Morgan, he said: Your offence is ot a much lesser degree. You have not robbed a man who was lodging in your house. Adams, no doubt led you into the affair. Your sentence is 18 months' hard labour, », A WITNESS THREATENED.—On returning after lunch, the Judge said that he understood a witness in an assault case heard that morning had been threatened by friends of the prisoners.— lhe witness referred to, Emily Charles, came forward, and, in answer to his Lordship, stated that she did not know the names of those who she was threatened by.—His Lordship ordered Detective Lewis to see that the woman was protected to the railway station (complainant residing at Cardiff), and if she was insulted or threatened by anyone to bring him or her immediately before him, and he would order condign punishment. BUKGLART AT A JEWELLER'S SHOP. Henry Williams (22), collier, and David Davies, were inflicted for burglariously breaking and entering the shop and dwelling-house of John Edwards, at Treharris, and stealing 24 watches, 13 alherts, 28 rings, and 7 brooches.—Mr. St.J.FrancisWiliiamg was for the prosecution; Mr. Trevor Lewis for Williams; and Mr. Parsons for avieg._ Prisoners denied the offence.—Counsel having addressed the jury, the Judge summed up. He said the case was a very complicated one, but the police had worked it up in a very commendable manner and so rendered it quite simple.- be jury returned a verdict of guilty against both prisoners.—Prisoners were ordered to stand dcwn till the following morning. The Court then adjourned.

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SWANSEA POLICE COURT. SATURDAY. [Bdfore Dr. Hall, Wm. Walters, Dd. Owen, A. H. Thomas, and B. Evans, Esqrs.J THEFT OF A TERRIER DOG.—Wm. Jones, seaman, was charged with stealing a terrier dog. value 10s., the property of W. A. Higgans. It seems defendant took the dog aboard his vessel in the North Dock, which was to sail on the next tide, but a man on the quay, who knew the dog belonged to the prosecutor, gave information to the owner.—Defendant was fined 20s. inclusive, or in default 14 days. DRUNKENNESS —Charlotte Williams, 393, Pentregethin-road; Wm. Ryan, 25, Dyfatty- street; John Jones, a furnace worker, Cwm- bwrla; Julia Padley, a married woman, of 2, Frederick-street; Thos. Thomas, 6, Morriston- terrace; Daniel Sullivan, 12, Frederick-street, fireman; and Alfred Godbear, 36, Matthew-street, were fined various small sums for drunkenness. A SHIP-STEWARD'S THEFT.—Alex. Sneddon, ship-steward, of no fixed abode, appeared in the dock on a charge of stealing two coats and a vest from the bedroom of No. 10, Wassail-square, on the 9th inst. Prosecutor, John Jenkins, a dock labourer, said he lodged at 10, Wassail-square, where the prisoner also lodged. On the date in question he missed the garments named from where they had been hanging behind the door.— The wife of Mr. P. Freedman, who keeps a pawnbroking establishment in High-street, and Detective Davies also gave evidence.—Captain Thomas (deputy Chief Constable) stated that prisoner had been knocking about the town for some time.—A fine of 40s. or in default one month's hard labour was inflicted. COUNTY DRUNKS.—Edward Hawkins, tin- worker, Morriston: Richard Hitchings, a Sketty coachman and Thos. Jones, collier, also of Sketty, charged with inebriation were tined, the former 10s., and the two latter 15.:1. MONDAY. [Before J. C. Fowler (Stipendiary), S. Goldberg, Dd. Owen, and Jos. Davies, Esqrs.] Two INCORRIGIBLES.-M:argt. Rogers, alias Mad Maggie, and Margt. Sullivan, are well known at the court, the former having been convicted 228 times previously, and the latter 78 times. They were on this occasion charged with being drunk and disorderly, and both were sent down for a month. A DUAL CHARGE.—John Glover was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Fisher-street, and with wilfully breaking two panes of glass in the windows of the Church Army Lodging-bouse, Fisher-street.—The dual charge was proven, and a fine of 12s. 63. or a week was imposed.defendant also being ordered to pay for the damage, 2s. A FOUNG WOMAN'S THEFT.—Catherine Rees, a respectably dressed young woman, of 6, Nixon-street, Morriston, was charged with steal- ing a quantity of coal, value 6d., from a railway truck on the Pentrefelin sidings, Morriston the property of Messrs. F. W. Berk and Company, Limited.-P.C. Tanner having given evidence. the defendant pleaded guilty, and an employee of the prosecutors stated that they did not wish to press the charge unduly. They only prosecuted with the view of putting a stop to the thefts which were common.—The Rev. O. T. Snelling, who was present in court, said that the girls family was starving. They would not have had any food the previous day (Sunday) if his helpers connected with the Morriston Gospel Mission had not provided for them.—Defendant Was dealt with under the First Offenders' Act, being bound over in £ 5 to be of good behaviour and to come up when called upon. PETTY OFFENCES. Patrick Dumphy, 7, Cwm- street; Daniel Owens, Mill-street; Frank Thomas, 18, Penmaen-terrace; Alfred Harris. Milton-terrace and Charles Rosser, 16, Brynsifi- terrace, boys ranging in age from 12 to 15, were fined 3s. 6d. each, the two former for obstruction in High-street, and the others for setting off fireworks. A SERIOUS CHARGE.—How DISEASE IS SPREAD.—Mrs. Jones, 51, Fern-street, was summoned for exposing her child, David John Jones, whilst suffering from an infectious disease (scarlet fever) in Carmarthen-road on the 10th inst. Mr. Thos. Jones, sanitary inspector, stated that he found defendant's child on the doorstep of a house in a street some distance from his home, playing with another child. Witness instructed the defendant who was al-o there to take the child home, which she did.- Dr. Ebenezer Davies, Medical Officer of Health, stated that he wished to say to the court that diphtheria was very prevalent in the district, and whatever precautions were taken by the officers of the Sanitary Authority in giving notice to schools, supplying disinfectants, and in exercising supervision over the premises, &c., they would be of no avail if parents of children suffering from an infectious disease allowed them to go out, or still worse, took them to other houses. Diphtheria was a very dangerous disease, and, in consequence of the considerable mortality from the disease in the district at present, he should like it to go forth from the Bench that the offence was a very serious one.—Defendant, in reply admitted taking the child out. She was, however quite ignorant of the danger.—Mr. Ll. Davies (chief sanitary inspector) stated that the authorities did not wish for a heavy penalty. The prosecution was taken simply as a warning to the public.—Mrs. Elizabeth Davies, 3, Grey- hound-street, and Mrs. Williams, 16, Mill-terrace, were summoned for similar offences,the infectious disease in these cases being, however, diptheria. —The cases having been proved, the learned Stipendiary said that these cases were the first dealt with by the Bench, and they would impose mitigated penalties, hoping that it would serve as a warning to the public. The fine in each case would be 20s. and costs. ASSAULTING HIS WIFE.—Wm. Jones, collier, 59 Eatron-road, was summoned by his wife, Martha, f<>r assault on the 4th inst. The defendant was found guilty of committing an aggravated assault upon his wife, and a fine of 40s. inclusive, or 21 days was imposed. Com. plainant also applied for a separation order,which Was granted, defendant being ordered to pay his wife who would have the custody of the child,10s. per week. OTHER CASES.—Ihos. Jones, a milk vendor, of 18 Scyborfach-street, was fined 10s. or seven day, for an obstruction in Caswell-street with an horse and cart.-Wm. Thompson Abergwynfi, Was summoned by Phoebe Thatcher for arrears in maintenance of his child amounting to £ 5. An order of committal to prison -.for 21 days, or Until he paid the money, was made.—Emily Levshon I06' Pentreguinea-road, was summoned bv Edith Jones for assault on the 4th inst. Mr. Lanronce Richards appeared for the complainant, and Mr J- V' Leeder defended. The assault was denied, and after a rather lengthy hearing the case was dismissed.-Mary Richards, married 4. Greenfield-street, was fined 10s. for using 'abusive language towards Bessie Bei^ACC°jIATlC>N~ANOTHEE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR--John Evans, Landore, applied for exemption from vaccination under the Conscience Clause on behalf of his little girl named Sarah Winifred, five nionths old. The Stipendiary: Have vou a conscientious objection ?—Applicant: Yes I have- It is because the health of my last child who was vaccinated, has not been well at all. -Eventually the application was acceded to. TUESDAY [Before bis Worship the Mayor (Mr. Richard Martin), F°wler (Stipendiary), W Thomas, David Owen, andF. Bradford, Esqrs.J DisoRDebI,i^iS' Elijah Evans, basket maker, of no fixed abode, was fined 10s. or spven days, for bein £ drunk and disorderly in College-street on MondLY afternoon.-Mary Ann Garraway, an unfortunate, of Owen s-court, was sent down for 10 davs for a similar offence. THE TBICK THAT FAILED.-Edward Gor- mond a baker, of 36, Mariner-street, was charged with 'stealing 10s by means of a trick, from Wm Teagne, landlord of the Margam Stores, Mvsvdd-etreet.—Mr. Teagne stated that the prisoner entered his bar on the evening of the 8th inst« and waS 80rve° with two glasses of bitter H0 tendered in payment balf-a-sovereign, which witness threw into the till, putting the

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======= MUSICAL INTERNATIONALIS COLLEGE, LONDON. SUCCESSFUL LOCAL CANDIDATES. The following candidates were successful at the examination held at Swansea last week Silver medal.—Beatrice Burnett (Mr. Hey.) Senior honours division.—First-class Beatrice Burnett (Mr. Hey). Annie Harris (Mr. Tydain Williams), Minnie Thompson (Miss K. Thomas). Second-class Gertrude Lily East (Mr. Hey). Senior division Edith Phillips (Miss Kate Thomas), Walter Samuel (Mr. Tydain Williams.) Intermediate division Olive Davies. Susie Thomas, Edith Sims (Mr. Tydain Williams), Margaretta Jane Yeo (Miss K. Thomas), S. L. Bees (Mr. John Henry), Fannie Beard (Mr. 1 Hey). Bronze medal Alice Johnson (Mr. G. S. Morgan). Junior honours division :—First-class, Alice Johnson (Mr. G. S. J\fprgaJi)i Maggie Hoskin, Jchn Willis Jones, Martih Luther'Phillips (Mr. Tydain Williams), Mtrfa.; Japkins (Miss Maggie Jones), Hannah Jarrett" (Mr. Dennis). Second- class Margaretta Pitton^ Ma izip Romans (Mr Tydain Williams), Caroline Lilian "Payne 'Miss E. Protheroe), Fred. Edwards (Miss Maggie Jones), Harold MerJhaiit (Miss K. Thomas), Florence Parnell (Miss B. Clarke), Beatrice Richards, Martha Oyres Mitchell (Miss HJunioSr' division Edith Meyler (Miss Toms), Masrgie Hannah Davies, May Plagslev (Mr. Tydain Williams)* ^opps, g! (Mr. Dennis), Winifred May Kent (Miss Maud Williams), Sarah Buckingham (Miss Mathews), Sarah Jane Leysbon (Mr. Hey). KoSamond Mary Morgan, Aubrey Clarke, Florence Probert (Miss B Clarke) Beatrice Williams, Blodwen Jenkins,, May EdwArds (Miss J Maggie Jones), Elizabeth Susah Hodge (Miss Howells) Primary division Trevor'James John (Miss Maggie Jones), 3>aisy Lovegrove, Ethel Mary Wbittaker (Miss M«ro Williams), Albert James Richards (Misa Richards), Nellie Irene Norman, Willip Thomas (Mr. Tydain Williams), Gilbert Henry Jones (Miss HoweIIs). Edith Muriel Fryer XM-re- M. Hopkins), Willie Harris (Mr. Dennis), Harriet Thomas (Miss Johnson), Nellie Phillis. Esther Lilian Burrows, Mary Jane Harris (Miss Clarke), Maggie. Evans (Miss Evans). Examiner Mr. EvM. Lott, Mus. Doc. Local secretary Mr. Tydain Williams, 13, Mansel-stfeet, Swansea.

COMMERCIAL FAILURES. According to Stubbs'Weekly Gazette, the number of failures in iSiigJand and Wales gazetted during the week ending 5ov. i2/was 149. l'lie number in cl)rrel)(JI1,I. ing week of }aat year was 160, showing a decrease 01 17 The failures were distributed amongst the follow inw trades, and for comparison we give the number 111 the corresponding week of 1807Builders, iiuiidinK Als- tortalit, 12-21 Chemists and Drysalters, 2-2 China, Glass, Earthenware, 0-0; Confectionery. Toya b,alicy tf.xxtf, 3-r^J; Corn, Coals, Miner&u, 9-L3. i)r»per>, ClothiiigTextur«s 24—24; Farmers, 8-3- Furnlturt, Upholsters, 6 0; Horses, Vehicles, 1—1; jewetlor) Watcher, 1—1; Leather, 8—y Meim. 12-14 PsI-1, i'rintifig, < £ c.,5—); Provisions, 2i— 40 Win?!5, oirif, Beer. 9-10; Miscellaoeoup, 24-Li. Totalf, 149.-166. The aggregate totals for 45 we-ks. 1897 and 1895 were—For 18S8 6690 lor 1&97, 6V76. The number 01 bills ol 8aie' 111 Enclaud and Wal< s registered at the Queen's Bench for the week enrtii g Nov. 12 was L6t. The number in the correspoivlu^ week of last year was 156 The totals for the portion of the year to Nov. 12, are bills of L4#ilv registeied fcr England and Wales, 5978, a decrease of 293; and bills of sale reregistered, 475, an increase ot 19; the re- ceiving orders gazetted number 3725, an increase (f 151, and the registered deeds of arrangement 2965, a decrease of 37.

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CHIPS OF NEWS. | A charge of manslaughter against two members of the fraternity known as the "Peculiar People," brought before Mr. Justice Hawkins at Chelmsford, on Saturday, ended in the acquittal of the prisoners. At a grand banquet in honour of General Miles, given in New York, the General, in replying, made flattering reference to the attitude adopted by the British Empire in connec- j tion with the Hispano-American War. Mrs. Nancy Guildford, who was extradited at Bow-street on a charge of murdering a young woman named Perkins at Connecticut, leit Huston on Saturday morning for Liverpool, woman named Perkins at Connecticut, left Huston on Saturday morning for Liverpool, whence she sailed per the Lucania for New York. Ti e Druce case came again before Dr. Tristram D Saturday, when Mr. Bargrave Deane, Q C. Mor the respcrldent), stated that he should call Or. Shaw, who saw Mr. Druce in the coffin, and bu f-d the limo around him and saw him -nt>wed down, besides a nurse who prepared his body for the coffin. It is stated that Dreyfus is dying on the lie du Dial If, and that the French Government have lir,,d to communicate to the prisoner the efforts wi ich are being made for the revision I ot his sentence. Mme Dreyfus' counsel are applying to the Court of Cassation to have its 'lecir-ion communicated to the prisoner. Three fishermen were drowned late on -'aturday night in Macduff Harbour, near Banff. Their names are John West and William West, iTotbrrs. nnd William Lyall. How they got into watt r is not known. Both Wests were well known as pilots, ;,nd were highlv respected. The ti.i Lyall was very short-sighted, and it is supposed that he stumbled over the quay. Great excitement was caused on Saturday u "Vf ciiig by a young woman who jumped orf II-tttersea Bridge into the Thames. Several boats were rowed at orce, and the would-be suicide was rescued, but with much difficulty, by two tirfcen, who were on duty at the Heating station at 15:.ttersea Bridge. Major MarcJiand left Caiio on Sunday night for Fashoda. He was accompanied by Captain Bsratier, Sergeant Dat. and three "Senegalese S'ldiers. On reaching Fai-hoda he will imme- diately evacuate that position, retiring rid. the Sol at to Jibuti], visiting Mer.elik's capital en rovte. The barquentine Argot, of Christianio, which v, a, a-lure on the s-nds near Llanelly, was sold by auction on FriJFv evening. The vessel and cargo of four hundred and twenty tons of Welsh coal were knocked down to Mr. Hiles, Llanelly, for £ 76 and £ 28 10s. respectively. On Saturday she was successfully got off the sands and towed :iito LiMneIty. The British ship Cromartyshire, which was in collision with La Bourgogne, has been libelled by the Philadelphia Court, at the instance of the French Compagnie Transatlantique.on the charge of being wholly responsible for the sinking of the liner through negligence, and being under- mam ed. Damages are claimed to the amount of 2,500.000\101. Miss Bessie Lawrence, a young dressmaker, resil ing at Kiverbead, near Sevenoaks, was, on Saturday afternoon, murdered in the main thcrc.ughfare of that village. Her assailant w;.s a man named George Bookes. a local watch- maker. After shooting her he turned the revolver on llimself, but without fatal effect. It is stated that jealousy was the cause of the crime, Police-superintendent Blanchard, of Settle. in Yorkshire, has died of wounds inflicted by the accidental discharge of the gun of another superintendent. Mr. Haynes. Both were out shooting at Ingleton. A young man, who got out cf the train on Sunday evening at Shadweli station on the wrong side and fell on to the metals, was run over by a train entering from the opposite direction, and killed on the spot The Earl of Minto, the new Governor-General of Canada, has arrived at Quebec, where he met with an enthusiastic reception. The Earl of Aberdeen, the retiring Governor-General, sailed for England on Saturday. Frederick Wrightman, of Charlton, has died in the Seamen's Hospital, Greenwich, from the effects of burns on the arms and legs. The injuries were caused by the explosion of a boiler at Siemens' Factory, Charlton, where he was employed. Charlotte Gilmore, aged seventy-one years, late of Globe-road, Mile End, while walking through Frimley-street. Mile End, was knocked down by a falling shutter, which was blown about by the wind. Deceased died from the injuries. Mrs. Monson, wife of A. J. Monson, of Ardla- mont notoriety, has applied to the Bridlington Board of Guardians for relief, representing that she and her six children are destitute. Mrs. Monson has been staying at Bridlington since the summer. A YLU1g man named George Withers has been remanded at Halesowen for breaking into the premises of Noah Bartle and attempting to steal fowls. Bartle heard during the night a noise on his premises, and upon going to the fowlhouse found it open and the prisoner attempting to make his exit. After a severe struggle he was secured, and he was afterwards recognised by the police as the man who was wanted on another very serious charge A stylishly-dressed young weman, who gave the name of Catherine Louisa Lovat Fraser, or Owen, has been remanded at E inburgh, charged with fraud. Accused, it is stated, arrived in Edinburgh from the South of England a week ago, taking up her quarters in a fashionable Ptince's-street hotel, where, it is alleged, she represented that she was Miss Fraser of Beaufort Castle, Inverness-shire, recently married to a Dr. Owen, who was acting temporarily for a pro- fessor at the University. A court-martial on board the Victory sen- tenced James Irvine, able seaman, of the battle- ship Rodney, to two years' hard labour and dis- missal from the Navy for striking a master-at- arms with his fist and using insulting language. William Yearsley, aged eighty, was interred, on Saturday, in Norley Churchyard, Cheshire Deceased was the oldest and most noted breeder of game birds in the country, his services being retained by many sporting noblemen. He figured prominently in the principal mains, and invari- ably his birds were victorious. His career in this department was known by all leading sportsmen. It is officially announced at St. Petersburg that in the course of this month there will take place the solemn consecration of the church built upon the site of the burial place of the Russian soldiers who fell in the war of 1877-8. By order of the Czar, a deputation will besent, under the leadership of the Grand Duke Nichol- aievitch, comprising an officer and a soldier 110m each army corps which crossed the Balkans at that time. The United States President will recommend in his Message to Congress that the Philippines, Guam, Cuba, and Porto Rico be garrisoned b\ native regiments, and be treated as colonies, and not as territories, like Alaska, that each country have a separate tariff sj stem, and that no Free-trade be allowed between the Lnited States and the colonies, as the idea is repugnant to his principles. At the Essex Assizes, Joseph Henry Riley, a labourer, living at Southend, pleaded guilty to bigamy. He was married first at Stroud, but separated from his wife some twenty years ago, and for a long time she has been in the Stroud Workhouse.. He afterwards lived with a woman in Lincolnshire, but she died, leaving him with several children, and in order to provide a home for these he induced Emily Knight, of Crovdon, to marry him. Eight months' hard'labour." At a meeting of the Pontefract guardians a discussion arose on the abnormal increase in the amount of outdoor relief. ]n one district the increase between the estimates for the first and last quarters cf the year was ov- r 50 per cent. One guardian protested against such relief being afforded healthy, able-bodied persons, but others retorted that the guardians were, if anything, too strict with the poor. Ultimately the esti- mates were adopted.. lhe body r,f a respectably-dressea joung woman, discovered terriblv mutilated and almost cut in two Oil the railway. jUbt. outside Heaton station, has been identlfie.a, b; Mr. John Lumsden, of Heaton, as that of his wife. Canon Cremer, rector of Keighley, Yorks, has accepted the living of Eccles, vacant bj t.ie appointment of Canon Lyttelton to the bishopric of Southampton. Canon Cremer was private secretary to the Maryuis of Ripon, alterwards rector of Uphallalid, and was appointed to Keighley in 1838. The living of Eccles is worth Z700 a year. After careful consideration, the Senate of Abervstwith College have decreed that the lady student who was expelled from the ladies' hostel for talking to a male student from the window may return to the college, whilst the male student is to go away for two terms. On Saturday afternoon a quietly but well. dressed lady fired two revolver shots at M. Boursy, examining magistrate, near the entrance to the Palais de Justice, Pari3, one shot piercing his left lower jawbone. The lady was at once arrested, and stated that her name was Hinque, that she was thirty-two years of age, and an engraver by occupation. She explained that she wanted to take revenge ou the magistrate for having, as she asserted, refused her father justice. The wounds are not dangerous. justice. The wounds are not dangerous.

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The Duke and Daehess of Rutland a1' expected to leave England towards the end of the month for the Riviera for the winter. ENGAGEMENT OF MADAME PATTI.—The most interesting fact in connection with the Patti concert at the Albert Hall on Monday. rays the London correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, was that, during the interval the prima donna seized the opportunity to privately inform her friends of her intention to get married again. The engagement will not be formally announced for some time, for scarcely a full year has yet elapi-ed since the death of M. Nicolini, but he was in a portion to state that the happy man is Baron Cederstrom, a Swede of high family, who was a visitor at Craig-y-Nos Castle during the recent summer holidays. The I wedding will, according to present arrangements, take place in February.

change, 9s. 8d., on the counter before the prisoner, whereupon the latter said: "Oh, I needn't have changed that, I have plenty of silver would you mind giving: it back? Mean- while, Gorman had taken up the 9s. 8d. change in his hand, which also contained other silver. Prisoner reckoned out 10s. in silver, and asked witness to give him a sovereign. Witness asked him what he wanted a sovereign for, and he re- plied: To send it in a letter." Witness told him that he hadn't a sovereign in the till, when his wife said she would fetch him one from up- stairs. Mrs. Teague, on returning, put it down in front of the prisoner on the counter, and he took up the half-sovereign in silver, while Gor- mond put the sovereign in his pocket. Witness now came forward, made the prisoner give the sovereign up, and threatened to give him into custody, upon which he decamped.—Detective Roberts a'.so gave evidence.- Prison er, asked if he had anything to say, replied that he re- membered nothing about the affair, and he was committed to the Quarter Sessions. A SWANSEA WOMAN'S BAD TREATMENT OF HER MOTHER AND CHILD.—Louisa Cummings, a single woman, residing at 4, Dewsbury-court, was charged with wilfully neglecting and ill- treating her child Ellen, aged 14 years, in a manner likely to cause her unnecessary suffering and injury to health.Mr. J. V. Leeder prose- cuted on behalf of the N.S.P.C.C.—The evidence showed that defendant, with the child in ques- tion, which was illegitimate, lived with her mother, a respectable old woman, who earned her living by sewing. Defendant was in the habit of coming home occasionally at night in- toxieated, when she would turn out her mother [ and the child into the street, and keep them there until midnight. Indeed, many times she had refused to let them in even at that hour, and they had been obliged to send for the police to gain admission. She would often beat the child. The condition of the child and the house was clean enough, and the child was also well-nourished, but that was only due to the grandmother. At the last visit of Inspector Pearce to the house he found that defendant bad left, taking with her the only bed, and was then living with a man named Johns next door.-The Stipendiary held that the charge had been proved, and said that defendant would be im- prisoned for one calendar month, whilst the child would be committed to the care of Mrs. Ebenezer Davies, who had kindly undertaken the charge of her. BOUND OVER.—John Hayes, labourer, 19. Little Wind-street, was summoned by Andrew Morton for sureties of the peace.—Mr. Leeder appeared for the defence.—After hearing the evidence both parties were bound over in the sum of X3 to keep the peace. WEDNESDAY. Before Dr. J. G. Hall, Wm. Walters, E. Daniel, and Dd. Owen, Esqrs.J DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Johanna Griffin, married, pleaded guilty to being drunk and dis- orderly in Somerset-place on the 15th inst., and was fined 5. and costs. or seven days. PITCH AND Toss.-Morgan Sweeney, boy, aged 15, of 10, Pleasant-row, Foxhole, for playing pitch and toss on the 23rd October, and not appearing in answer io a summons, was fined 3s. 6d. COUNTY BUSINESS. MISCELLANEOUS.—John John, Llangyfelach, was fined 15s. inclusive for driving without lights.—John Jones. Mynyddbach, was fined 10s. inclusive for failing to deliver up a declaration on removing pigs. FIREWORKS.—Arthur Williams, Cockett; B. Davies, Richard Thomas, David Jones, Reginald Davies and Arthur Morris, Mumbles, were each fined 7s. 6d. for setting off fireworks. STRAYING.—David Stephens, Mumbles, for allowing two donkeys to stray on the highway, had to pay the costs, 4s. 6d. CHARGE AGAINST A SKETTY CHEMIST.—A HEAVY PENALTY.—A. W. James, a Sketty chemist, was summoned for selling adulterated sweet spirits of nitre. Mr. J. V. Leeder appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. R. T. Leyson de- fended.—Inspector Davies, Gowerton, stated that on the 4th October he visited defendant's shop and asked him for a small quantity of sweet spirits of nitre, for which he paid Is. 4d. He divided it into three parts, one of which he left with Mr. James, while he kept one and sent the other to the Public Analyst. Witness handed in a certificate, which showed that there was a deficiency of nitrous ether to the extent of 85 per cent., and also weak in alcoholic strength.—For the defence, Mr. Leyson pointed out that the spirits were liable to evaporate rapidly, especially if left to stand in the light.—Defendant entered the box, and in cross-examination by Mr. Leeder stated that he sold the spirits of nitre in the same condition as when he received it from a London firm. He had had the spirits six months. He did not prepare it himself. The nitrous ether evaporated very fast, even if they only took off the stopper to supply customers.— f Mr. John Davies, chemist, Swansea, said the I spirit was variously prepared. He did not know of any compound so volatile.—Mr. Seyler, Public Analyst, deposed to analysing the sample within a week after he received it.—After a short retire- ment, the Bench said they considered the case made out, and fined defendant 40s. and costs— £ 4 12s. 6d.