The Cambrian

NEWS FOR BURRY PORT. EXPLOSIVES DEPOT TO BE ESTAB- LISHED. The site of the old Nobel's Explosive Works at Burry Port, or land adjacent to it. is about to occupied by the Ammonal Explosives Co., who intend removing a por tion of their works from Trago, Cornwall. It is stated that employment for some ro men will be provided.

KURDISH NOTABILITIES EXILED. Constantinople, Wednesday. — Twenty- ave members and relations of the family of the noted Kurdish chief Bederhan Bey, with one of whom the murdered Rebvan Pasha had a prolonged quarrel recently, were to-day exiled to an unknown destina- tion.—Reuter. tion.—Reuter.

GOVERNMENT FALSE TO PLEDGES LIBERAL AND LABOUR CON- DEMNATION. In the House of Commons on Wednesday evening, The Attorney-General introduced a Bill to provide for the regulation of Trades Unions and trades disputes. He said it was gener- ally acknowledged that the Law on this sub- ject needed revision, and should be placed on a more assured and satisfactory basis. Recent legal decisions had seriously disturb- ed preconceived notions. A construction had been given to the legislation of 1871 and 1875 which, while it manifested a desire to check abuse of power on the part of Trades Unions, had seriously curtailed their usefulness and efficiency. A construction had been given to the law of conspiracy so loose and so wide that it was impossible to indicate beforehand what action might be legally taken by Trades Unions, while the undoubted right of peaceful persuasion had been cut down to the point of extinction. Funds which had been contributed largely for the purposes of providing against sick- ness or misfortune or want of employment had been held liable to meet claims which rested upon the repudiated acts of unauthor- ised persons, and the result had "been to create a feeling of insecurity and a sense of injustice. The Government believed they had a mandate to deal with this question. (Cheers.) The Bill proposed to lay down a plain path for Trades Unions through the mazes of the law of conspiracy. They pro- posed to call in the aid of the principle estab- lished by the Act of 1875. It was then de- clared that the character of an act com- mitted by a Trades Union within the terms of the (Criminal Law should depend upon the consideration whether it was criminal or not. Assuming it to be the act of an in- dividual, the same principle would be ap- plied to the operation of the Civil Law. It was also proposed to enact in express terms the right of peaceful persuasion, which was not a. new law, lJüt the revival of a-n eld right. (Cheers.) Trades unions had been the victims of a too vigorous adminis- tration of the law of agency, with the result that they had suffered considerable injustice. The' Bill would so define the law of agency that no act could bo made the foundation of a. claim against trades unions unless it was perfectly clear that the actions authorised by the governing body of the union. Every trades union would appoint an executive committee, and tho union would not be bound by any account unless it was ordered by a resolution of the executive committee, or the act of the same authorised agent. The executive committee might prescribe in exact terms the scope of an agent's duties, and if he acted in violation of his instruc- tions the union would not be liable. Fur- ther. the sects of a self-constituted agent would not bind the union if the Executive Committee repudiated the conduct im- pugned. As to the claim that union funds should b. immune from attack, he urged that having abolished the privileges of the aristocracy it would be wrong to create a new privilege for the proletariat. It would be unwise to remove from Trades Unions and their officials a sense of respon- sibility which was necessary to check im- prudent ard unjust actions. He claimed that the Fill was an honest attempt to do justice to Trades Unions without inflicting injustice upon the community. The Gov- ernment felt) in bringing it in tbev had ful- filled their mandate—(Labour cries of "No") —and discharged their duty. He promised careful consideration for alternatives which would be left to the decision of the House. Mr. ShEckleton, while giving the Attorney- General! crtdit in dealing fairly and honestly with the subject., expressed the disappoint- ment ielt by the Labour party that the Government had not proceeded on the lines of the Trades' Unions' own Bill. The Government raid they intended to re- lieve Trades Unions from all the liability possible, but the Trades Unions did not "trish to obtain immunity by false pretences. The Unions were not prepared to take any re- sponsibility vor acts unless the employers associations were placed in a similar posi- tion. He urged that the question of re- sponsibility should bo left to the general sense of the House. Mr. Athtirley Jones followed, and wished to have a measure that would fully satisfy the interests of Trades Unionists. He could support the Unions Bill, but was in favour of making a Union only liable for what was expressly authorised by the governing body. Sir E. Carson gathered that all through the Bill the Government were going to set up class privilege. He gathered that it pro- posed to give great powers to certain per- sons, injure others, and let them go scot free from liabilty for such injury. He ad- mitted that the law cf agency worked in manv cases with extreme hardship on in- dividuals, but ho saw no reason why Trades Unions afone could be singled out to have these hardships mitigated. (Opposition cheers.) It was the duty of the Opposition to see, by amendments, that no harm should be done to persons who jnight not be in- terested in Trades Unions. (Opposition cheers.) Mr. W. Brace (Glamorgan S.), declared that Labour wanted no charity, but full liberty to explain to strangers the nature of a dispute, and to use Union funds to pay back the fares of these men. Workmen ter- minated their contracts by legal notice and J when they went to seek work elsewhere they were asked where tliey came from. If the proprietors found they were men on strike, they refused to employ them. Was that not conspiracy? There was an under- standing among employers that men on strike should not be allowed to work at any other colliery within the area of he Coalownera' Association. There was noth- ing among the men to compare with that tyranny. As to the immunity of Trades Union funds, if any member broke the law let him be punished and penalised, but neither the House now the law courts had any right to put their hands in his pockets if he had done no wrong. (Cheers.) He ac- cepted the Bill as an earnest attempt to meet a very difficult problem, but he would say on behalf of organised labour that it was an attempt that could not meet with their ap- proval. They said the House had been elected on a clean and clear issue. Let the Government take their courage in both hands and carry out in the measure what they wero under an obligation to do in the interests of the workers of the country. Manv hon. members would not have been returned if the working men electors in their constituencies had not thought that by vot- ing for them they were helping to put right the Taff Vale decision. He asked for noth- ing more than equal treatment with the employers, and appealed to the Government to amend the Bill which came on for second reading- If they did not he and his col- leagues would feel compelled1 to go into the lobby against the Government. Lord Robert Cecil was against giving (Unions special privileges, whatever number lof votes they might command. Mr. Richard Bell said the Dm fell short of what Labour desired. If Trades Unions were not placed on the same equality as the employers, it would be impossible for them to conduct strikes properly. Mr. Ivor Guest appealed to the Govern- sv-f f(-ir intention to leave j the third clause to the judgment of tbe i House. If they did not they would put many of their supporters in a difficulty, for the latter had positively declared during the election that it was their idea to re- create the prs-Ta5 situation. (Cheers.) In further remarks, M-r. Guest hoped the Gov- ernment would make B e pronouncement in the third clause. He should very much regret if other hon. members in the same difficulty as himself were enable to support the Government in the course they intended to pursue. Mr. Lliewelyn Williams had a word to say about betrayed election pledges as well, te said he had pledged himself to support the "Shackleton Bill," and although he was very sorry to come into conflict so early in his political career with his respected lea- ders, be was there to carry out that, pledge. Mr. Williams considered there could be no doubt that the intention of the legislature in 1871 was that Trades Unions were not capable of being sued, and pointed out that in the thirty years since then there had been no bad results at all from the assumed non-liability of Trades Unions funds. The Bill was read a first time. VIEWS IN THE HOUSE. Very strong dissastisfaction is said to exist amongst the Labour party, and many Radicals, whilst the Irish are ready to sup- port Labour. It is believed, however, that the Government would ultimately revise the Bill to make it more acceptable to Trades Unionists. The latter are credited with the intention of persevering with their own Bifi.

"THE BILL IS NO GOOD." UNANIMITY OF THE LABOUR AND IRISH M-P.'S. Representative of the dissatisfaction of Labour members are the following summar- ised views:- Mr. John Ward: It is absolutely hopeless to expect us to accept the clause dealing with the liability of trade unions. Mr. G. N. Barnes: The Bill is no good. It is not what the Government had led 115 to expect. Mr. O'Grady: We are not going to have the Bill at any price. We prefer our trade unions to be put at the mercy of a judge cather than of this Bill. Mr. J. Jenkins: Absolutely dissatisfied. Mr. J. T. Macpherson: The Bill will not settle the question, as trade unions can ad- mit of no liability. Mr. W. T. Wilson: Too much lawyer in the Bill. Mr. W. C. Steadman: We shall figbttbe third clause for all we are wortu. Mr. T. Richard^: I think the Bill will be fairly satisfactory, with the exception that it reopens the question of making agents liable. Mr. Will Crooks: The third clause will not fmit us at all. Sir Charles Dilke (chairman of the Radi- cal group): The Bill is dead. The Govern- ment cannot carry it as it stands. Labour members meet to discuss the Bill to-night, and to decide on their course on to-morrow's Bill. Mr. Clement Edwards (Liberal, Mont- gomery) "A huge blunder has been made. The Attorney-General Baid the Bill fulfilled the Government's mandate. I do not agree in the least. It is not within a great deal of their mandate. Their mandate was to reverse the Taff Vale decision, and placo the unions in the same position as that in- tended for them by Parliament in 1871." ATTITUDE OF THE IRISH PARTY. The Nationalist Whip has informed a Parliamentary Labour correspondent that his party will support Labour against the Government.

COAL TAX "DONE FOR!" MR. JOHN WILLIAMS, M.P., HAS STRONG HOPES. Mr. John Williams, M.P., told a "Daily Post" reporter on Thursday that he be- lieved that the removal of the coal tax was nearly a realised fact. The reason he gives is The Chancellor of the Exchequer has at his disposal at too present moment a surplus of nearly five millions."

POST OFFICE MARRIAGES. INTERESTING EVIDENCE AT SELECT COMMITTEE. The Select Committee on Post Office ser- vants sat a^ain at Westminster on Thurs- day, Mr. Hobhouse presiding. Mr. H. Bobington Smith, secretary to thc Post Office, said the average number of female officers who had resigned on mar- riage during the last three years was 250 a year. The average amount paid in marriage gratuities was B13,000 a year, making an average of £52 per officer.

"IN A DISGRACEFUL STATE." LLANELLY RURAL COUNCIL AND BRYNDU SCHOOL. At UaneHy Rural Council on Thursday, it was reported that Bryndu County Sobool still remained in a "disgraceful state," and nothing had been done by the county auth- orities, notwithstanding the report of the medical officer. Mr. W. B. Jones said they had a model educational authority. Managers were ap- pointed, but were not allowed to put in a paDe of glass without consent. Mr. J. L. Thomas said the work would probably be attended to before the next meeting.

GALLANT SIX HUNDRED. JAP TARS GET BACK TO WORK. One half of the 600 Japanese sailors, who concluded their London festivities on Wed- nesday night, left Albert Dock on Thursday morning for Willeeden, where they joined the train for Barrow-in-Furness. There they will board and take charge of the oow battleship Katorir. The remainder sail on tie lyo Maru for Newcastle on Thursday morning to take over the other new Japanese battleship Kas- hima. Both vessels will shortly leave for Japan. The sailors had a roost enthusiastic send-off at Willesden.

SMASH AT SWANSEA DOCKS. ELDER DEMPSTER LINER DAMAGES TUG, BRIDGE AND QUAY. Through, it is alleged, some misunder- standing of orders from the quay side, Swan- sea Harbour Trust officials at the North Dock basin, the Elder Dempster steamer An- dansi, which at ten o'clock on Wednesday night was being token through the lock gates to the Atlantic Fuel Works, cc'licled with the new iron bridge, and also crushed the tugboat Cruiser, which was lying close by. The Cruiser was in the ock wait: to tow tbe steamer through whilst the level was being run. Tlie large steamer came right upon the Cruiser, crushing her stem bow right into the i bridge, and damaging the tugboat's stern. The ironwork on the bridge is indented, and portions of the quay wall have suffered.

STREET BETTING. LONDON BOROUGHS URGE REPRES- SIVE ACTION. A deputation representing municipal bor- oughs and district councils in the Metro- politan Police district on Thursday waited on the Home Secretary urging the necessity of more stringent laws regarding street bet- ting. They suggested increased fines, and after the third ofience imprisonment without the option of fine, and power of arrest by police. Mr. Gladstone, while expressing the opin- ion that betting in all classes was reprehen- sible, said workmen, women, and children of the lower classes were the victims of the professional betting men to be dealt with. He thought Lord Davey's Bill would carry out the objects of the deputation, and sug gested, as the Government's hands were full, that the measure should be introduced in I the House of Commons by a private mem- ber. The Government was in entire sym- pathy with their objects, and would do its best to give them effect.

THE MORRISTON COPPER PIT. Men are preparing for sinking operations at Morriston Copper Pit from the 6ft. vein down to the 2ft., a depth of about 60 yards. CoLliers will not be wanted for tsome time.

JUDGE GWILYM WILLIAMS LAID TO REST., DEEP AND GENERAL SYMPATHY SHOWN. BISHOP OF LLANDAFF OFFICIATES. Deep and universal was the respect, shown for the memory of the late his Honour Judge Gwilym Williams at the funeral, which took place in beautiful weather on Wednesday afternoon. It was one of the most remarkable tributes to the "dear de- parted" witnessed in Glamorgan for many yeans. The early afternoon trains brought to the brink of the graveside at Llantrisant Par- ish Church represcnta-tives of public bodies of all sorts and conditions, and also many warm and personal friends. From Swaasea there went up by the L30 express (which, by the kindness of the Great Western authorities, was pulled up at Llan- trisant) —Messrs. D. Walters Rees, Stanley Owen (president), and Laurence Richards (representing the Swansea Law Society), Dr. Howe! Thomas, Mr. Arthur Thomas, Mr. Lleufer Thomas, Mr. Wm. Davies (Metal Exchange), Rev. Dr. Gomer Lewie, ex-Police Supt. Thomas, Mr. Tudor Isaac, and Mr. T. F. Jontss, C.C. Mrs. Williams, the widow, and Miss Enid Williams, the judge's only daughter, with whom was Lady Orr Ewing, the widow's sister, did not join the funeral procession, and the chief mourners who followed the hearse were the judge's three sons, Mr. Rhys Williams, Mr. Jestyn Williams, and Mr. Arthur Williams, and the widow's bro- ther, Mr. Morgan Williams, Aberpergwm, and his son, Mr. Mervin Williams. Mr. Arthur Williams was oonfiaed to a sick bed at Hyeres, in the South of France, when the news of his father s death reached him, but notwithstanding his poor condition of health he undertook an arduous journey of 36 hours in order to be present at his father's burial. Lord Aberdare was amongst the earliest arrivals at Miskin Manor, and he was closely followed by Sir Alfred Thomas, M.P., Chairman of the Welsh Parliamentary party: Ths Mackintosh of Mackintosh; II Mrs Mackintosh and Mr Angus Mackintosh; Hon. Cklo Vivian, of Swansea; Mr. MooM Gwyn, the Bishop of Liamlaff, Sir Marchant Williams, his Honour Judge Bishop, the Ven. Archdeacon Bruce, of Monmouth;the Ven. Archdeacon Edmondes, of Llandafi; Principal W. Edwards, D.D., President of the Baptist Union of WaJes. Mr. Vivian Thomas, High Bailiff of tho Pontypridd County Court, and Mr. Abraham Thomas, J.P., Llansamlot, on behalf of the family, took charge of the carriage arrangements. The cortege left Miskin Manor at 2.30, and the solemn procession to Llantrisant was composed of hundreds of gentlemen re- presenting all stations and all classes in Glamorgan; whilst the Llantrisant folks, who had a particularly warm corner in their hearts for the late judge, were present al- most to a man. In front was an imposing body of the Glamorgan Constabulary, consisting of 200 men, who had travelled to Llantrisant at their own expense to pay their respects to the memory of one who, as the first chair- man of the Joint Police Committee, had rendered them many acts of signal service and of kindness. The force was in charge of Captain Lionel Lindsay, the chief con- stable. The coffin was of old English oak, panelled, and enclosing a shell of elm, and the brass inscription plate read: GWILYM WILLIAMS. Bom 2nd May, 1839. Died 25th March, 1906. Many beautiful vrreatbs had been received from all over South Wales. The service was conducted by the Lord Bishop of Llnndaff, who was for twenty years vicar of the parish, and Archdeacons Bruce and Edmondes, and was almost entirely in Welsh. Favourite hymns of the deceased, "Bydd myrdd o rhyfeddodau" and "Yn y dyfioedd rijawr a'r Tonau," were feelingly rendered, all the mourners present probably feeling the loss to Welsh national- ism that had been sustained, and the Eng- lish hymn, "Fight the good fight with ali thy might," was also rendered. The scene at the graveside was deeply pathetic. The family have been inundated with let- ters of sympathy and condolence They numbered many hundreds, and spoke elo- quently oi the large place filled by the late judge in the national life. "Thirty thou- sand Rhondda Valley miners" wired an ex- pression of heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Williams 'It is with sinoere lamentation and sorrow we hear of your great Iocs." Many public bodies have also sent resolu- tion of condolence, among them the Visit- ing Committee of H.M. Prison at Swansea. No fewer than 1,500 telegrams passed through Llantrisant Post Office on Monday, and there was a similar phenomenal record on Tuesday.

PROPOSED SWANSEA BOYS' HOME. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO "CONSIDER." A committee of the SwaDsea. Chamber of Commerce has been struck to consider the proposal thrown out by Sir Alfred Jones for 1 the establishment for Swansea of a home for the training of boys for the sea.

"ALL-ROUND JUSTICE." BIRRELL'S REASSURANCE TO YORK- SHIRE CATHOLICS. Mr. Birrell, "Minister of Education, reply- ing on Thursday afternoon to a deputation from Catholic parents of Yorkshire, said the Education Bill shortly to be introduced would represent an honest attempt to do justice all round without offending the con- sciences of any class. He hoped that they would see in his coming proposals the mater- Ials for a national settlement. The Government had no desire to divorce religious feeling from educational obliga- tions. He fully understood their case.

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CRUSHED UNDER FALLING TIN- PLA fE BOXES. INQUEST ON THE LANDORE COL- LISION FATALITY. CORONER'S STRONG PROTEST AGAINST COUNCIL SLOTH. FOREMAN RECALLS DOZENS OF MISADVENTURES. At the Old Dillwyn Inn. Brynhyfryd, w arisen, on Tuesday afternoon, an inquest p38 held touching the death of Charles ugh, the unfortunate fellow who was kill- ed as a result of JORision with a tramcar atLandore on th*. previous day. The mother (Mary Pugh), of New-street, rynhyfryd, 6aid her son was 26 years of a maeou's labourer, and on Monday d her he was going to Morriston to look for work. John Jenkins, 53, Martin-street-, Morris- ,Q' was riding in the tramcar at the time of the accident, which took place at mid- i Was not going very fast up between the Landore Tinworks mo Vivian's tramway that crosses the road nafimarl, when he saw a waggon loaded with tinplate coming at a trot down the s ope. Though there was no necessity, in witness s opinion, for tbe waggon to cross road, yet the driver attempted this, and car collided. He felt no shock inside which was pulled up within ten yards, but the waggon was turned over, and on out he found the deceased was buried beneath a, number of heavy boxes of T? if Which k*d fallc!D °&- ( "'v, Henry Thompson (who appeared Company): The driver cf tne waggon \v»s"on his wrong side when the accident occurred. ^plyin? to the Coroner, tbe witness said tnat the spot where tbe accident took place w.as very narrow. The Coroner: Yes, but the authorities do think so. -^dm'ind Thomas, of 28, Pentre Estyll- street, the driver of the waggon, said that ne was bringing a.bout three tons of tin- plates from Morriston to the docks. After passing Vivian's tramway he began to draw over QO. the other side, as a little lower down there was barely room to pass on his proper side when a car was coming up. As he was doing so the wheels of the waggon skidded, and the trarncar caught the waggon and turned it over. He was thrown off, falling between the chain horse and the shaft horse. The decease^ with two others was riding on thewaggon behind at the time. The Coroner: Do you say the driver of urfr Wa.s to Maine "in the matter? Witness replied in the negative, and, ask- ed if he had ever been in difficulties before I owing to ih- narrowness of the road at that spot, said he had not. as he had only been on-the job for a fortnight. He was driving for Mr Hyman By Mr. Thompson: He did not know that the side of the roadway where the accident happened was two feet wider than the side against the Wa £ The CoroneT observed that the footpath would lead a, driver to wrong impressions. Dand Danes, the driver of the car, said the waggon Avaj{. comiag down at "a, goodish + £ 0t' v aiK" ;t was the middle platform that bumped against the waggon. ,Kfollce"Sergeam. Northcote, who was on the spot within five minutes of the oceur- ^euce, said tlmt deceased when taken to the /rtS Te station was still alive, but m°ment <;r two later. Witness after- wards saw Thomas, the driver of the wag- gon, and asked him how it was he was on his wrong sida. Thomas replied, "I made a, mistake in pulling the wrong rein." By oom? this, witness said, the driver of the! waggon went, to the narrower part of die roa.cf. Had he remained where he was he I WCKI ^,ave bad ten feel room instead of eight, "j gp^t too well," remark- ed the sergeant; "I have had a lot of trou- tf"ere from time to time." Apparently the .iiee of the deceased was impressed in the ijarth a.t the side of the footpath. Dr. Bryce said that the deceased's faos was crushed in and tbe base of the skull fractured, whilst the right leg was broken. Tbe road at the spot was very dangerous, and he thought -t would require a very skil- ful driver to drive between tbe wall and a. passing c-ar. It tttight be the wider part, but it did not lcok so. The Coroner agreed, and in summing up said that it was not a very wise proceeding .riot to secure loads of tinplates by means of ropes. The present system was dangerous to the public in his humble opinion, and he advised every waggon driver to see that the loads Were tied, as a collision might happen at any moment and somebody get hurt by a falling box of plates. "The road is dan- geromily narrow," the Coroner went on, and it ig- about time' the authorities took itf m hancland widened it. I think it has been before the Corporation for many yeare. 1 remember when 1 was a member it was brought forward then, and over and over again since. I bed a band in widening the part that is already done All inside the walls it is absolutely unlet, and if we had somebody connected with our public bodies who would take an interest in it, they could immediately get to work and arrange with the owners. Apparently they are waiting for somebody to put up works and machin- ery, ajtd then they will want to buy the lot- Now it seems too much trouble for anybody to see about it. They will want to buy thv lot when it is about ten times as expensive. One cannot speak too strongly about it. This poor fellow has been lost through an error of judgment, but 1 don't think anyone can blame the driver of the waggon. It .<s simply because the road is too narrow, and if it is not widened there will be a lot more killed, for anybody passing along the pave- ment at the time of this accident would, as has been stated, have probably been killed. arid yet there is no reason why the authori- ties should not widen this read as soon as possible." The jury found a verdict, of "Accidental death," exonerated both drivers from ill blame, and asked the coroner to represent to the authorities the need of widening the road at the spot. The foreman added that be had known the road for some s;xty years, and he should say that between two and three dozen people had lost their lives in that time because tbe place was so narrow.

SWANSEA Y.M.C.A. RESIGNATION OF THE SECRETARY We understand that Mr. W. Nichoils has banded in his resignation, after 27 years' service, as secretary of the Swansea Y.M.C.A. This may be construed t..) be the outcome of the efforts of the so-called re- form party in the institution, though Mr. Nichoils stated some time ago that it was his intention to resign directly his private work permitted it. The resignation will be considered at a meeting of the general committee on Mon- day next. j

"£5 A WEEK FOR LIFE." "RAILWAY STATIONS IN ENGLAND" COMPETITION. DISAPPOINTED PRIZEWINNER CLAIMS A REWARD. In the King's Bench OIl Thursday. Mr. Ed- ward William Tearle, Lewishaim, sued Mr. C. A. Pearson for damages for alleged breach of contract in connection with a gxteseing competition which took place some time since. Counsel for plaintiff said that in January, 1903, a series of competitions were organised i in "Pearson's Weekly" and t-he "Big Bud- get," the prise being £5 a week for life to the first winner, and a number of smaller prizes to others. The papers published puzzle pictures, l'e- prreaeoting railway stations in England, and plaintiff contended he was entitJed to a prize. Ho sent in 229 solutions which were correct, out of 345, and he also believed some of the remaining sixteen were correct, though be was not- adjudged1 a winner. Defendant denied any breach of contract. Mr. Justice Bray said lie thought the sign- ing of the conditions that the decision of the editor in all cases would be regarded as final, was binding on plaintiff, who was, therefore, not entitled to claim damages. Judgment for defendants and stay of execution allowed.

I DR. KYNASTON COUCH. PARTNERSHIP IN LARGE WEST AUSTRALIAN PRACTICE. The Swansea friends of Dr. Kynaeton. Conch will be interested to learn that he has secured a, partnership with Dr. Haynes, who has one of the largest surgical practices in Western Australia- Dr. and Mis. Couch sail for Perth in the P. and 0. steamer Moldavia on the 12th prox.

MILLINER'S SHOP GUTTED. J » ALARMING BLAZE AT SKEWEN. ] ] ADJOINING HOUSES IN PERIL. On Wednesday night, about 9 o'clock, a fire broke out in a lock-ap shop in New- road, Skew en, oocupiod by M1:sb Abraham j and Mids Richards, milliners. The Skewen brigade was quickly on the scene, and directed I its energies chiefly to saving the ad joining houses, as the fire wae blaxing fiercely. The people in these houses moved their beJcngmgs in great alarm, but fortunately the flames were mastered by 11 o'clock, and although slightly damaged these latter buildings were saved. The shop ita&lf waa gutted. How the fire, originated or what the exact amount of damage done has not transpired. Sergeant Canton, of the county txdioe, ac- Gpmpanied by P.C.'s Beer and Edwards, of uie JNeath borough force,, who drove /-to okewen, taking stand-pipes with them, found that the Neath borough stand-pipe& were useless with Skewen hydrants. It was ik ^^k before the fire showed signs of abating. Tbe shop was destroyed, but efforts to^save adjoining dwelling-booses suc- x>/3v!e an<^ stock were insured for t damage is £ 800. S*LALL OUTBREAK NEAR MAES-TEG. x- out Brown-street, Maesteg, occupied bv Mr. John Jones, on Wednesday. It originated in a bedroom, but was discovered in time, and extinguished by the neighbours. Bed- clothes and furniture were damaged,

PRINTERS' WAGES AT SWANSEA I CONFERENCE AND SETTLEMENT. Arising from the memorial of the Swan- sea branch of tbe Typographical .Society to the master printers of the town asking f- reduced hours and improved wages, a con- ference was held at the Mackwwth Hotel, Swansea, on Tuesday evening. The men were represented by Mr. Matthewman (president of the society), JMr. Skinner (gen eral secretary), M". Bevan (the seemtaj-y of the local branch), and a number of dele- gates. On the other side were Mr. Dd Davies (acting for the South Wales Poot" and Cambrian offices). Mr. Ernest Davies, Mr. Edgar Watkins, Mr. Albert Denies and Air. Ternse. A letter was raad from the manager of the Sambria Daily Leader" stating that he was unable to be present by reason of a prior engagement, and another from Mr. Searle. prevented bv ind-isposition from attending. The memorial was discussed, point by point—the confer- ence lasting over five hours—in. a most amic- able spirit, and in the result- a. fresh agree- ment was arrived at by which the Conditions are materially modified in the interests of the workmen. This is to remain undis- turbed for five years. At the close, Mr. Matthewman moved a vote of thanks to the master printers present for the sympathetic spirit in which the points at issue had been dealt with Mr. Skinner seconded, and the resolution was unanimously adopted. On Wednesday evening the Swansea Branch of the Typographical Society de- cided to accept the agreement, as negotiated by their representatives.

MEDICAL PRACTITIONER IN TROUBLE. ACCUSED'S CONNECTIONS WITH SWANSEA DISTRICT. CHARGE OF ASSAULTING LONDON SCHOOL CHILDREN. At Grenwich on Wednesday Alfred Ernest Jcnes (27), medical practitioner, Harley- street, Marylebone, who it is stated in some newspapers (but erroneously, we believe), I was formerly in practice at Swansea, was charged with assaulting Dorothy Florence Freeman and Fanny Har- ) rington on March 2. The case stood re- ] manded from Wednesday and aroused con- siderable attention. Dr. Jones, who is a native of Gowerton, I has had a most distinguKhed scholastic and professional career, and was the gold medal- list of his year. His practise in Hanley- street is a very valuable one. Mr. George Eliiott prosecuted for the London County Council, and said it was of a somewhat grave character. Accused was a man of high attainments, and from every point of view of medical knowledge held all the degrees with honour which it was pos- sible for any gentleman to attain. In oon- sequence of his ability be was elected by London County Council as one of their medical officers for examination of physic- ally and mentally deficient children. Amongst f the schools it was Dr. Jones's dnty to visit vras Edward-street, Deptford. Be was ap- pointed tc his position Hast July, and cn j March 2 paid his third visit to the school. I On the two previous oc asions his examina- tions were made in the presence of a tea- cher, but on March 2 be examined the chil- dren alone. There were 28 children. When a boy, named Waiter Johnson, came out of the room after examination he made a com- plaint to Mrs. Hall, the lady in charge, in relation to tbe doctor. After the doctor had left complaints were also made by Dorothy Freeman and Fanny Harrington. This led to an mquiry on behalf of the council. Sub- sequently, however, more seanoos facts were reported to the council, and they feist that their only courso was to subr the evidence to the magistrate. Mrs. Hail, schoolmistress, at Edward- street, described the arrangements on the occasion of Dr. Jones's visit. She stated that on March 2 she took in Dorothy Free- man for examination by the doctor, as he had not seen her before, and it was a case of speech defect. Witness left the girl there. Subsequently that afternoon a boy, William Browey, made a complaint to her, and she sent for a boy named Johnson, whom she scolded far what be bad said con- cerning the doctor, thinking the boy had made a mistake. Directly tbe doctor had gone she noticed Dorothy Freeman and Fanny Harrington, who came to her. tree man made a complaint against the doctor, which she repeated in detail in witness's sitting-room. Harrington made a somewhat similar (statement. Witness afterwards "qw jyizabeth Holden, who made a communica- tion to her. In consequence of what the three girls said *he wrote the same night 'o Mrs. Burgwin, her sopenor. On March 5 Dr. Jones and Dr. Carr came to the school. At. this stage Mr. Baggallay saWi be must adjourn the caee. It was arranged to re- sume the proceedings on Tuesday, April 1.0, Mr. Jones, accused's father, and Dr. Bards- ley entering into the same bail as before.

Neath Trades CouneiL Some Intereiting1 Opinions in Annual Report. The Neath Progressive .-Association has just had ite ancuai burst, at which it add-ad two iter* members to their famous mt t The Progressive Association is unique in many ways, but it is chiefly remarkable for the smaJI talk and gossip which takes place when those "runners" of the dvÍent boro' of Neath foregather. By tb? envious this coterie of busytbodies hs5 been termed the Poke Noee Association, the ineamng of "hioh tit4e, if not attractive, j6 obviously clear. TIle grandmotherly gentJerrren who "make tor the progress of Neath," are likely to get into a sorry mess, for it is proposed to eli- minate from the constitution the existing rules of debaie. If vhia be carried its busi- ness will be carried on in a manner wbion will reduce the ruling of tbe chairman— iJready I am told very ineffective—to noth- ing, and we may expect, something like the following to happen — The Chairman We have a complaint that John Jones was not true to the policy aJ- <vays advanced by this Association. There is but one remedy, namely, to move his sus pension pending inquiries. A member Oh Suspend yourself. The Chairman Allow me to draw your attention to rule 1006. Another Member Rats The Chairman Order, order. Another Member: Alright mine's a Scotch with a slice of lemon. The Chairman: Pot or patent still. (Laughter). Now, gentlemen, let's come to business. What shali we do with John J ones A Voice TPIP. his mother about him. (Renewed laughter). The Chairman I must ask you to uphold the dignity of the chair, and to follow the rules of debate, which fiave been wisely passed by this Association. (Renewed laughter). The Chairman Gentlemen, that is if you are gentlemen, do let 1L- A Member Oh, chuck it. The Chairman Chuck what ? A Member Anything you like (Reviewed Laughter). The Chairman Rule 1006 sitys— A Vmice: There is no rule 1006. An rules of debate have Loen eliminated. (Ap plause). The CIiairman Rule 1006 is not affected by tbe recent decision. Come, gentlemen, what shail we do with John Jones? A Member: Hold an inquisition. Let's have a Court ot the Star Chamber. That's all we seem good for. We seem not to meet to discuss principles and their pro- mulgation, but personalities. I am sick of the whole thing. The Chairman If you don't respect me, respect the cha-ir. Another Member Oh, dry up. Let's go across to the Waterloo. Another ominous announcement on the agenda was: "Subscriptions are now due." Evidently the gentlemen who torm this great go-ahead body are fonder of talk than of paying. Through the courtesy of Mr. Tom Church, the secretary. I am able to submit a few in- teresting facte as to tlip working of the Neath Trades'Council during t.he past i2 months. The Council is by no means a. wealthy one, for there was at the end of the year but 8s. 2jd. in hand. But. the Council minds its own business, and has done ntuih useful work during ttte past 12 months. A perusal of t.he subjoined report cannot fail to be interesting, irrespective of the political views held by the reader: — In submitting the anrrual report and bal- ance sheet of the Neath ;ind District Trades and La.bour Council too- trie year ending De- cember 31st, 1905, it is very gratifying to find continued growth a.nd development in the Counoi?. The Miners' Association of the district is the only one nf any import- ance that is not yet affiliated tc the Trades Council, and it is hoped it will do eo during the present year. At 1'1" last Par- liamentary Election it was the combined powers of the worker that so trnunphantly lptumfd t-be "Mines' Agent. Mr. John Wil- liams. to Parliament, consequently, we con- sider they should assist, tlas Council by their presence at meetings, and give their full support, at Municipal; Elections, in fact, at all elections where we have Labour can- didates. Our representatives on the Town Council have been unremitting in their at- tention to public business. During the year we ha.ve placed Mr. Jenkin Morgan its Borough Auditor. Councillor J. R. Jones was re-elected by a splendid majority, receiving more votes tlian any candidate in the history of Neath year after year it be- oome6 more apparent working men are realis- ing the power tbev have at elections and unquestionably the Trades Council is an im- portant medium whereby the ground work of these campaigns is so successfully earned out. During the year we have been welt represented at oonfereaices:—Co.partiserehip at Swansea bv Messrs. X. Anderson and H. Jones; housing of the working classes at Letchworth by Councillor J. R- Jones; federation of trades councils at. Newport by Mr. James Pbillips. Each, delegate in turn gave the Council very interesting and most satisfactory reports. The efforts of the Council are sliewing the fruits of its labour in the adoption and use of the Artixam Dwelling Act by the erection of houses. Tl»« houses already erected and now tenanted are giving every satisfaction, and I am pleased to state a larger class house, eighteen in all, is to be erected. We have had two lectures during the year, one at the Ethical Church, the other a.t. the Gwyn Hall, both proved most interesting and instructive. Labour magistrates.— At present we have only one- of our own class sitting Cll" a magis- trate, and it is the intention of tbe Council to take such steps as may be necessary to ensure, that when the appc*jtments are made, full consideration »ha'il be given to the claim of d; l\?(,t, representation of Labour. Though aJU the forces that vested interest can ommand will be brought against us, and temporary checks be received, yet from henceforward Labour demands will have to be considered, whatever political party may be in power, until we emerge tried axid ex- perienced, to take the reigns of government ourselves, and legislate for those who create vx-ami, instead of those who now to a. great etxent dissipate what cxthers have produced. The attendance at the Trades Council meet- ings is steadily increasing, and meetings be- coming more interesting, frequently repre- senting a miniature paitiament. The Neath Licensed Victuallers' Associa- tion will next week petition the County Compensation Authority with the view oi attempting to get tbe local area exempted from the payment of tbe impost- at the end of the year. The tax falls heavily on the shonldetns of the N eath and District licensees, who have to pay for nothing at all, for up to the present not a single, licence has been taken away within the area. It is little consolation to tbem to know that the re- newals of licenses in n<t-her districts have been refused and referred to the proper authority for compensation. They pay into tbe fund and get absolutely nothing. In other words, they have to pay the piper, but have abso- lulelv no cL-oice in the selection of the tune. I don't think tljcy'Il get any relief this time. but the eyes of the Authority may be opened to the tiroe position of things, and too seed sown may bear fruit later on. 1 The Goon Park Cricket Cfrib will in future be known as the Neath Cricket CLub. To- morrow the aamual meeting wiii be held, and there are evidences that, the glorious summer game, which at one time beid queen sway at Neath, will regain its lost prastige. Quote a fillip was given it last season, when we received a visit from the gentlemen of Esses, which, in the result, enabled the CSub to raise sufficient funds tn engage two professionals, and to carry out ¡ many improvements ureviously impossible, owing to lack of funds. The Club, without taking into consideration a.t an the big amount promised at the Essex baoqnet, finished up last mason £7 12s. lOd. to the good, "OBSERVER."

THE TABAH DISPUTE. Alexandria, Thursday.—The military au- thorities ac Jerusalem have been instructed from Constantinople to despatch a com- pany of regulars to guard the Egyptian frontier south of Gaea. I

RESIGNATION OF THE MINISTRY. COLONIAL OFFICE AND NATIVES EXECUTIONS. I A Renter special telegram on Thursday afternoon stated :— "Natal Ministry has signed through I variance with Colonial Office over execution of natives. (Note.—It was known that twelve natives had been sentenced to death for their com- plicating in the recent native disaffection. Presumably tbe Colonial Oflke, in defiance of local wishes, has vetoed the executions).

MR. CHURCHILL'S MEDDLING. CABINET REFUSES TO STAND ANY NONSENSE. (Pucnter Special Telegram). Pitermaritaburg, Htunsday.—TTi-e Cabinet bas confirmed the death sentence on tbe twelve natives convicted of murdering a policeman in recent disturbances, tbe execution being i;xed to take place on lr:- day. Mr. Winston Churchill telegraphed sus- pending the executions pending consideration, of the sentence by the home Government. The Premier, Mr. Smytbc, refused to ac- cede, and the Governor, under letter patent, postponed the execution. Tbe Ministry has resigned.

JAPAN CATASTROPHE. MINE EXPLOSION: 250 DEATHS. (Renter Special Telegram). Tokio, Thursday.—A terrible explosion has occurred in the Takaskima Coal Mine, new Nagasaki. Z50 men were killed.

GLOOM IN TINPLATE TRADE. ANXIOUS TIME FOR THE WORKMEN. In all probability more notices will be posted at some of the tinpiatc works on Monday, but as to which will be given same is not known. It is thought that the majority of works after the end of next month will be working on day to day contracts. The trade shows no improvement.

TROUBLE AT 6L YNCORRWG. TWO HUNDRED COLLIERS TO BE IDLE. At the commencement of this month, tb-? Glynco-rrwg Colliery proprietors gave notice to terminate contracts on Saturday next, and work will be suspended—affecting 200 men —if an arrangement is not arrived at in the meantime. Mr. John Williams, M.P., and Mr. <<• E. Morgan received information—following on a meeting at Cardiff on Wednesday—this (Thursday) morning that the notices must take tbeir course. The matter in dispute is with r-jspeet to the arrangement of a prki- list for working Ko. 2 Rhondiia Seam at the new pits. The workmen, through their reprea^ita- lives, have offered to work upon identical terms with tbose existing at the surround- ing collieries, and have also offered that the matter should be referred .0 arbitration.

PONTARDAWE DOCTOR'S CASE. TO GIVE FURTHER EXPLANATION TO COUNCIL. At an adjourned meeting cf the Poctar- dawe District Council, Mr. D. Thomas, medi- cal officer for the Eastern Division, wrote, in reply to a letter asking him to undertake temporarily tho duties of Dr. Griffiths. It ran as follows:—"I beg in reply to øeT. after having beard it rumoured that an effort is about to be made to reconsider the ques- tion, and as I am not without hope that on J tbis occasion better feeing wHI prevail mutually, that Dr. GriSihp will, on former occasions, be reappointed. Should that be 60. tbe Council will not jn any way be in need of my services, ^-hich rrder or- dinary circumstances will be readily avail- able." A letter was also read from Dr. Griffiths, and after some discussion, and in considers- tion of the spirit shown by Dr. Griffiths, it was unanimously decided, on the motion of Mr. Percy Player, to allow the doctor to attend a.t tbe next meeting .od give further explanation. i

SWANSEA LICENSING MAGIS- TRATES. APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES UNDER LICENSING ACT. j A meeting of Swaneea licencing justices was beid at the Town Hail on Thursday afternoon. A Herman Howel Wat-kins pre- siding. There were also present the Mayor (Alderman G. Morgan), Messrs. F. Ed- wards, J. W. Jones, W. Lewis, S. Gold- berg. J. R. Leaver. J. Roberts, W. J. Rees, W. Law, and David Roberts. Tbe meeting was to consider applications for certificates noder too note of the first schedule of the Licensing Act, 19CW, and also to confirm grants. b At the outset the Chairman alluded with regret to the death of Mr. William Lloyd, I J.P.. He spoke in appreciation of his c'ttar- acter and reputation. The dec-cased gentle- man bcJd original ideas, and discussed the social aspect of affairs with a great deal of intelligence.—Hie other jnstiEes present concurred. On the application of Mr. B. D. Thomas, the grant of the license to the White Hart. Oxford-street, was confirmed, it being stated that rebuilding woold be proceeded with al- most immediately- The wine license to Mr. H. L. Havard, chemist. Brynvmor-road, was, on the appli- cation of Mr. Rupert Lewis, confirmed. Five 30pf 1ioations were made for the re-I drction of the compensation duty. In r-^spect of the Great Western refresh- ment roeim at Landore, Mr. W. P. Smith supported the application and pointed out I that the r-cms we*e used entirely for the travelling public and that the non-excise able goods sold were 62 per oent. in excess of the value of tbe. exciseabte rules. Mr. Ernest Milton, manager of the Bristol department of the G.W. Rooms, gave en I denoe. and Mr. John. Roberts remarked that there waff a oertain defect in this way. that sometimes, when there were footbajl matches, the platform was crowded witfe drunken people, He thought that a large? number of attendants might be of aemee. It. WaF. stated that everything possible was done to prevent drunken people being served. Mr. W. P. Smith also supported the ap- plication in respect <A the Exchange Res- t&urant, Adektide street, and it was men- tioned that the licensee used to have a seven days' license, but did not know it, although she paid for it. (Laughter.) Personal applications were made in Tie- spect of Messrs. Fultons, wine and spirit stores, 56, Wind-street; and Messrs. F. C. William* premises, 60, Wind-street, and Mr. C. Newooinbe supported the applica- tion in respect of Messrs. W. H. Stone's, 7, | Fisbar-street. [ The justices, after deliberation, reduced the oompeosstion duty in respect of the Great Western Refreshment. Rooms to one- third, and in tbe caM of the Exchange Res- taurant, the application was refused, Mr. Howel Watkins observing that, the justices would have been pleased if they bad had I some acoounte put before them. He threw I the suggestion out ir. view of other appli- ca.tions. The remaining applications were granted en the same conditions as last. year, I viz., a reduction to one-hail.

FOOTBALL NOTES. (By "GWAUA.") Swan&ea s defeat by Cardiff on S&U»- day was a. hftle unexpected, hot. anyone wbo witnessed the maicb will not. for the rnon_eafc say otherwise tlwn that the Cardiffiajas were t^e bsuer side, and deserved their wia- Ine experience of the Cardiff backs won tbe match, but t-bey should have soorcd oa iooze uhan one occasion. They had four chaccea in -,he firgt h-H to notch points, but- the asat transfers were ail bdow the staodiard. Chief rnteirest was centred in the contest between Ti- hiij f-bsvclcs, and nc<&uiLg wos given asn on either sxie. The forwards- were iairiy evemv matched, but between the backs •nero v/af> little or no comparison. The Swan- tilree"cIuaTt'srs fut the present tot lack severad good movements nullifted by the defect. They could not ;^T!parfd with th"2 Taffcide backs. in ?jj they were wanting, and some, of rriL 1 Jn tl™5 rspect were very poor. °n too, loft a StL .,1-wv^ •_ asared, and the nail was thrown ti r^ most Evenly fashion, some- r.TviT at the foat' illG ^ould-'be rtcciver, and on other occasions u» wh«re 2SE2 £ r-?"?'iw ?T 100 SmAl1- and encourage- ment- should be given to big, v-eP -built Aikeiy 10 devak>p icto three-quarters. As soon as a promi^ f3 tte\qiTa'rt*r 1S Covered, should be be ra-ttrer b.g, he is at once asked to go into toe scrummage. Had Serine been Wght out as a thrafr-quarrer he would undoubt- edly have been one of the beet men in Wates. and "would certainly have done much b'^tter than he has by playing forward, as he is not. fond of hard scrummaging. Pike, of St-. Aibao s, who pls-yed for the Swaaoee Seconds for tbe first time a-pfun&t Aberavon. is a big, well-developed feliov. and olavB a good game, on the The game had" not been in progress long befcre he was asked ji he would pU;y in the scrum. He refused, and I consider he did the correct thing, for he will make a mark as a three-quarter if lie is only properly coached. To go back to the Cardiff match. The wrong tactics were indulged in by Trew, who persisted in playing Che game that Percy Brush is noted ior, max is, as soon as he received the ball from the base. i the scrum to kick up the field. This was the care very ofu-n on Saturday, and in the first half, when Swansea, weme playing against a. dead wind, it looked very much as it the movements were going to spell disaster. Tinie after tim* he did it when h,) could have very well fed his backs, and no doubl, with some little advantage. A player like he is, reputed to be the headiest player in Wales, should have known better than to keep sending the ball to Winfieid who is such a splendid kick. It. was also a fag to the forwards to keep tbem running up to t-he Cardiff custodian, and had thev no* done so the Taffside full-back would have had more time ,a,r..d mere space to put in his returns. Decidedly, it v/as a, policy that did not pay. There would have been a little excuse nad the full-back been of the sajne stamp as the one that- played for AbfraroD. who was a poor nelder "cf the hall. Owen and David had a rare tussle at the rear of the scrimmage, but towards the end it resolved itself info a '"scrap" be- tween the two. David and Owen have al- ways been keen rivals, and, on times, they are apt. to think more of each other 4iW) than the playing of tbe game. Bokh smart, but I think that David was quite ar. good as the Swansea man. He got tbe baJ? away smarter to his partner, Trew did nor wat.cn Busii as, he should have done an"' le' the Cardiff man siip by biro too ofuer.. |1 am aiijid Trew s foot-ball days are mirr: be red. He has been a brilliant- #*xr-cnent oi the game in his time, but b hr^s ios; heart row, and when a man lose? 'sari he may as well throw up the His injuries have, no «k>ubt, affected lura. Joe Evan-, too, I am convinced,, wiii not i»ake a c!ss tbreequarter. He is wry last I know, but be cannot take the ball vnen on the run aDd his sine, is also againf t r?.m. Phil Hopkins wzts poor in defence He seemed to be afraid to tackle Gaise. who several tiotes eluded him success'* uliy. Gordon undoubtedly the pick of the backs, ? was especially fine in hi- (1e- fence. 1. > he. a little more speed he vdtonid I have scored in "^e first st agar, oi the gn-rve j when be weDt rri t n*- toocb-line on rbe cheap side and duped Winfieid by putting in a short kick. Willie Arnold was too I fond of faatcy doubling to suit me. Ban croft, the line of defence, effected LO]Df' splendid tackles, hut was not. quite so brilliant as Winfieid in his kicking. Still, he was not disgraced. In the forwards tlie most prominent, were Joseph and Ivor Morgan. The former never failed to bring down the burly Brice. He was also prominent in the "squash." Mor- gaji seems to improve every week and it would not surprise mc to see bim on tbe .Welsh reserve Rst next year. Hunt, Hay- w--i rd and D. J. Thomas next caught ir eve. Serine showed a disposaticn to want to roam, and he actually came ont of the scrimmage on one occasion 1 ut was quickly back by Gordon, who for once exercised his authority. Of tbe Cardiff pack I fancied Sergt. Smith, who played a sterling game from stort to finish. Tbe old vterhorse "Bobby" Brice was no doubt of groat advantage in the scrimmages. As a pair the Cardiff halves were superior to the Swansea couplc, and Owen will have to look to his laarete otherwise David will [displace him in the next Welsh team. Gabe seemed a trifle ebaky at the out-sat, but improved considerably as L. game wore jn. But he ;s not the Gabe of old. Cecil Biggs was. I thought, the better of the centres, a.nd his swerves was good and he often threw the defence off the scent through those moves. Little fa.ult could be found with Winfield at full-back.

DROPSY, BRIGHT'S DISEASE AND HEART WEAKNESS. UNABLE TO WORK FOR 32 WEEKS. CeRED BY VENO'S SEAWEED TONIC. Mr. JOHN MACMILLAN, 15, Commer c-.ia1 -street. Bridscnd, Perth, wrile6, June 30th- ]905 'he b?ginning of June, MB. MACMiLiLAN (from photo.) 1904, 1 got a Be vere chill on the tcidneys, and af- ter a long attend- ance of two doc- tors, I was told it was B right's disease. I nad iiso great weak- ness of the heart, J nd suffered ter- ribly from drop- sy. When the :irst doctor stop- oed coming, we /ent ior another, but be had not been attending me long when he said ttiere was not. much hope; so I stopped his treat- ment, and took Veno's Seaweed Tonic. That was in February last; since then it has done for me what two doctors did not do in nearly a year. I was off work 32 weeks, but I am now able to continue my work daily, and I am about as well as ever I was, except for a little swelling in the legs." Veno's Seaweed Tonic for purity and all- round potency bus not it £ equal. anywhere for kidney troubles, stomach, liver, and blood diseases: it strengthens regulates, and restores the body to a healthy and vi- gorous state. Especialv good for chronic constipation, indigestion, and all kidney and heart affections. Price Is. lid. and 2s. 9d., at Chemists everywhere.

At Ammanford Council School Mr. Jno. Davies, one of the overseas for the Urban Parish, and councillor seeking re-eiection. addressed a ratepayers meeting and said that he and Mr. Dd. George (the other ower- seer) had been informed that Betfews aad Quarter Bach, and other Liandolo Union parishes were to have the assessment misecl to meet the income tax. They were also txdd that the Lkupiilo Fawr overseers had resolvod that Bettws houses be assessed at £ 3 instead of £ 6, and tbe assessment of every house in the parish raised proportion | atelv. This they refused to do. DttooMHV) followed.