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TORTURE AND HUMiLiATIOi ———.——— | For Fifteen Years Face and Body Mass of Itching Sores Could Not Ex- press Suffering — Doctors Did No Good. CURED BY CUTICURA WHEN HOPE HAD GONE My head was one mass of scabs, my forehead was covered down almost to my eyebrows, and I had to wear my hat all the time. My body was covered with spots it: size from a pinhead to as large as a silver dollar, A white, crusty scab would form and itch, and words cannot express the torture and humiliation I suffered for fifteen years. I tried many doctors, and all kinds of treatments, but ¡ could get no help, and I thought there I was no hope for me. A friend told ma to get Cuticura. I did, and in three days my head was as clear as ever. I applied Cuticura Ointment night and morning, also taking a hot bath with Cuticura Soap three times a week, and using the Oint- ment freely after the bath. After using one cake of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Ointment I was completely cured, without mark or blemish. I was so pleased I felt like running down the street to tell every one I met What Cuti- cura. had done for me. If any one is in doubt about this they may write to me. (signed) H. B. Franklin, 717 Washington St., Allegheny, Pa." COMPLETE TREATMENT For Every Humour from Pimples to Eczema Complete external and internal treat- ment for every humour, consisting of Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills, may now be had of all chemists. A single set is often sufficient to cure the most tortur- ing, disfiguring, itching, burning, and scady humours, eczemas, rashes, and ir- ritations, from infancy to age, when physicians and all else have failed. Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and 1'1118, are tro1d throcsfhont t.1- worM. Depots: London, 2T Charterhow Sq.; Paris, 5 Hue la Pair: Australia, R. Towns St Co., Sydney. Putter Drug a £ hem. Corp., Boston, XT. >. A.. 9ole Prons. tar Mailed i ree,'«Skin and Blood i'uriacaiion."
THREW STONES AT PATTTSI MOTOR…
THREW STONES AT PATTTS I MOTOR CAR. YSTALYFERA BOYS' MISCHIEVOUS I ACT. One day last week Baroness Patti Ctder- strom was driving through Ystalyfera in ° motor-car, when some boys threw stones, and one of the ladies accompanying the Baroness was struck. The police, who were told of the incident, have been making investigations in the various schools for the culprits, tnus far without success.
TEMPERANCE PLACARDS.I
TEMPERANCE PLACARDS. I SWANSEA TOWN CLERK'S LETTER TO CARDIFF. Swansea town clerk Las written to the I town clerk of Carditt (who sought informa- tion with respect to -he legality of the ex- penditure oi public monies upon temper- ance placards), that the anticipated benefits were so great that no question had been I raised at Swansea, and, inrther, In the Swansea town clerk's opinion iio I court of law would quash an order for suca a payment.
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——.—— I SWANSEA INFANT. I INQUEST: DIES IN .MOTHER'S ARMS. Swansea coroner held an inquest at Stafford Inn, Gardener-street, Swansea, on Tuesday, on the body of a four days old child named Sarah Ann Buller, of No. 29, Wellington-street, who died at three o cicck on the same morning in its mother s arms. Joseph Buller, haulier, father, said de- ceased was born on Friday. The child had been good itid healthv. Early on Tuesday I morning it wa& noticed to be ill, and shortly j afterwards died. Dr. Roberts, who arrived, gave it as his opinion that death, was due to colic. I Mary Ann Kiles, certificated midwife, said the child slept on the outside of the parents. In witness's opinion, deceased was convulsed. Coroner pointed out the advisability of babie" sleeping in a separate cot to prevent overlaying, though in this case there was no suspicion. The jury returned a verdict of "Natural causes—probably convulsions."
'"I I "NICE LITTLE GIRL BETTER…
I "NICE LITTLE GIRL BETTER i THAN ME." SWANSEA FUEL WORKER LEAVES HIS WIFE. At Swansea on Tuesday, Wm. Morris, foelworfcer, Dyiatty-street, was summoned by his wife, Alice, for abortion. j Complainant said defenoaat left her on Jday 7:a, a^d was now cohabiting with a womau named Louisu. Williams. j Asked if he had left her with her con- lent, Alice explained how it was. "He jold me he had a nice little girl, better than itne," she said. I Mr. J. W. Jones: And then you told him to go?—\es, sir. 1 Defendant: I agreed to leave you and j give you 8s. a week? Complainant: tie didn't, want his wife, when he had gut another one, sir- fie told me to s^ell my home and go on the streets, the same a £ when he was in South Africa 1 Defendant: I'm willing to pay the amount I settled on. It's impossible to live with this woman, because as soon as she gets money, she's on the drink. Mr. Jones: The case is adjourned for a month. In the meantime we'll see how things will develop. I I Complainant: What am I to do? Mr. Jones: He agrees to pay you 8s. a j week. If he does thkt, it's all right.
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SWANSEA RIGGER. WIFE IN WORKHOUSE: CHILDREN IN THE HOMES. Swansea Cottage Humes Committee met j '1>n Tuesday, Mrs. Perkins presiding. Dr. Parkins, Sketty. medical officer, ap- plied tor a few weeks leave.—His request I Was acceded to. A rigger, who said he was 69, was interro- gated as to when he was going to take his children from the Homes. I'hey had been there since December, 1S04. He said as 6con as he found work ho would bake them away, and his wife, wiio was at the Work-1 house, also. 5 Mr. Rossk't suggested that the rigger was eontiunaily in public houses, but he replied i he had not tasted beer for six weeks. I Mr. ilooser said the man did not like 'I work, having been tried at the Cottage Homes. Mrs. Perkins said it was dreadful for him to leavo his children on the ratepayers' backs like this. y It was decided to give him a montii to take the ehildreai out, otherwise proceedings I will follow.
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CLYDACH JOINER'S NASTY FALL. About noon on Monday, Thos. Bkwett, joiner, employed under Mr. Morgan (con- tractor) met with a serious accident at Mond Nickel Works, Clydach, Ly failing from a roof to the ground He sustained severe injuries, and was taken home to his < lodgings in St. John's-road.
I ROMAN REMAINS NEAR ISWANSEA.
I ROMAN REMAINS NEAR SWANSEA. COL. MORGAN ON HIS RECENT DISCOVERIES. EARLY ROMAN CAMP; UNIQUE IN WALES. SUPPOSED STEEL SMELTING CENTRE. Colonel LI. Morgan (Swansea) very cour- teously told a Daily Post" representa- tive, who waited upon him on Monday even- ing, all about the Roman discoveries fce has just made in the Swansea. Valley. The savant coionel had spent the day at scene of operations—about a half-mile from Colbren Station, and on ttie land of Mr. Morgan Williams, of Aberpergwm—and the red giow m the face and sunny smile at once betrayed the enthusiast engaged in a healthy pursuit. Oh, yes," said the colonel, when asked if the reported discoveries hal been made, but he explained that the statement that old urns had been found was a little premature. "What led you to the spot, coionel? W ell, the old Roman road called the Sarahelen, that goes from Neath to "he Gaer at Brecon, is not only traceable the whole way, but is as about as hne a Roman road as can be seen anywhere ill England. On the hit! above Colbren the road, as you are coming trcm Neath, makes a sudden turn to the left and you find aiterwards that this is in order to avoid a heavy ravine, it then descends the hill to a camp, but after crossing the river it again resumes its or- iginal course. Now this camp is plainly dis- cernible on the ground near Colbren by the ramparts and traces of a ditch, and at the last meeting ol the Cambrian Archaeo- logical Society it was suggested—of course, it hes been talked of for years—that there should be excavations to see what was there. The kind consent of Mr. Morgan Williams was obtained and we began last ihursday. We decided, if possible, to con- iine our attention to the ditches and ram- part, and up to last Saturday we had made three cuts through, but owing to the quan- tity of water we met with, and the sticky nature 0: toe clay, the results were most discouraging. But on Saturday, finding ;t almost impossible to 2° on as we were, I struck right across the rampart, and vtjS astonished to find at one of the angles a wooden foundation apparently of a wooden tower. The foundation was no less than 15 feet wide, and composed or logs of can laid close together. Although very much decayed daring the 1,7C0 years they must have been buried there, still, to all out- ward appearances, they were as intact as if oniv j'ast put there, Tht., marks of the axe were plainly visible and that, in itself, is extraordinary. I believe it is the founda- tion of a. Roman tower and probably will be most interesting." To 7.-hat uses were these towers put, colonel? These towers were always at the angles of a Roman camp and in almost every ease, especially in Wales, are found to be of stone waAls. I had an idea that we should not find this to be of stone on account of dis- covering a double ditch there. To find a wocden Lower is almost unique, and this dia covet'/ is probably as mt-ciestini> and sue-I cessii as any ever made in England." I Do you suggest, colonel, that, it is the only one m the country?" "Tills particular type, although common in Scotland, has hardly been recognised in England and Wales, and it opens up the large question of Roman camps. Stoue waits have always replaced these earlier towers, and, apparently at Colbren, we have the earlier camp taat has not been replaced by stone wails." Do you estimate the age of the camp at all?" I should say about the year 150, be- cause in those times a Romau camp was built low down. On account of its area, from seven to eight acres, it is almost too big a camp to be a half-way house. There is one at Geiligaer, which is the half-wav house between Brecon and Cardiff." "What do you mean by 'half-way house ?' Well, the Romans used to journey aJaofff 20 miles a day and then stop." And you expected to lind a sort of bit- ing-place at Colbren? "Yes, but it is very much larger, and there must be some reason for it. I rather fancy we shall find that it was a large smelt- mg-piace for iron, because the remains of ancient iron works in the ÍIDr..1edia.te neighbourhood are very apparent." You have said the widtn of the tower is 15 feet? Yes, but, of course, the length may be anything; we cannot telt yet. We came across it tour feet six inches below the sur- face. Roman forts were always square with rounded angles, and this tower is at one of the angles." And a fort or camp in those days was a little village in itself? Oh, yes, a town. We have no douot whatever that when we begin excavating tne interior we shall find a Large number of houses as was don.e at Gelligner. The foomaes would be oi stone with the upper :n: L of unournt brick. But we sliaiii pro- bably have to put otf the complete exca- vations for another year. We shall pro- bably find at Cclbren a really b:g town, ma"be with Roman baths, and to excavate that is a long job, as such great care is re- quired. I must say the work could not De in more capable bands that those of Mr. Sidney Lloyd, the engineer employed on the job." And vou regard the discoveries as of some historic importance, colonel?" Oh, yes, I dc of course, we cannot tell for the present what they will develop into."
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ROTHERSLADE LANDOWNERS. MUMBLES COUNCIL WANT BETTER TERMS. Ovstermouth Council surveyor submitted to the Works Committee, on Tuesday esti- mates for improvement of RotÜersiade-roacl. The portion suggested for subject of agree- ment between landowners and the Coutuu was estimated to cost £148, and taat t'.r which owners were liable under Private Street Works Act was £1,238. Clerk read out the proposed agreement and some of the terms came in for criticism. Mr. J. Harris said seeing how the im- provement would benefit landowners, the latter should have been a bit more gener- ous. It was decided to wait upon the land- owners to secure better terms.
A "SERIOUS MISTAKE."
A "SERIOUS MISTAKE." SWANSEA SUNDAY TRADERS GRIEVANCE. It seems the Swansea police have made a mistake of about a hundred in the number of convictions recorded against Mr. David Martin, t-obacconist, of Heathfield-street, for Sunday trading- On the charge-sheet the figures v. re 135, whicn is comparatively low. '±uis has worried feir. Martin ever since the number of con- victions were published in the papers last we2k. On Tuesday morning the chairman, Mr. J. W. Jones, also expressed surprise. "We thought you were a champion, Mr. Martin," he said. "There must be some mistake. I know we've seen you h-ère for a great many years." Mr. Martin was further proceeding to slate the police for not crediting him with sufficient convictions, when Mr. Jones inter- rupted with, WTe shall have another five shillings and costs from you to-day." Mr. ilartin (with withering sarcasm): Tha,nkB:
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MANSELTON TEACHER'S DOSE OF…
MANSELTON TEACHER'S DOSE OF POISON. INQUEST HELD: DECEASED'S ABSENT-MINDEDNESS. The distressing death of Miss Rachel Ann Jones (29), single, an assistant schoolmis- tress at the Manselton Schools, was inqui-ed into by the borough coroner and a jury it the residence of the family, 78, Manseltoa- road, on Tuesday. Agnes Jones, sister, said she last saw de- ceased alive and in her usual health about quarter to three on Saturday. They, three sisters in the house, were then about to /o to the Mumbles, and had got to the front door when a little girl brought some meat. Witness said, "Bother it," as it necessitated their turning back. Deceased went back, "and," witness went on, "I don't know whether she had forgotten her medicine or what, but she drank something." Witness asked her whether she was taking her medi- cine, but she did not answer, and witness said, "What are you drinking, Rachel?" She still did not answer, and witness thought there was something wrong, and said, "We had better send for a doctor." Coroner: Had she been in the habit ol taking medicine Witness: Yes. Was she treated by Dr. Hubert Thomas? —Yes, sir. How long?—I think about a fortnight or three weeks. I Had she been at all despondent or any- thing unusual beyond feeling ill?—No. Did you know what was the matter with her?—Nothing, only we were all run down, as we have had so much illness. Had she bee*- at all despondent: No, sir. Nor had said anything about taking her life?—Never. Did you think she was taking her medi- cine at the time?—Yes. Did she say she was doing so?—No, sir. Where was the medicine bottle kept*— On the pantry shelf, altogether with other bottles. And the carbolic acid bottle wae there? —Yes, sir. May I take it she was a cheerful girl =>x I'ept for the trouble you nave had recently? —Yes, sir. You say there was nothing at all that would make you think she was despondent? -Nathing.. I may take it, as far as you can judge, she took the carbolic acid accidentally? Yes, sir. Have you noticed if she was absent-mind- ed recently?—Yes, and my sister here can give you cases. Here the sister referred to explained that only on the previous day witness asked eor I a cup of tea, when deceased absent-mindedly poured her out some water. Coroner: Have you noticed lately little i acts of that kind? Witness: Yes; very absent-minded she was. By a juror: The pantry was dark where the bottles are kept. Dr. Hubert Thomas said deceased was in a low state of health in consequence of having nursed her mother and brother, both of whom had died recently. He pre- scribed tonics for her. Coroner: And her state of health might account for absent-mindedness? Witness replied "Yes," and said that De saw deceased on the Thursday previous. Coroner There were no other indications that pointed to any other than accidental poisoning, such as the clothes undone? Witness: No preparation; she was dress- ed ready to go out. Coroner: Judging from what you knew of the girl, do you think she was at all likely to take her life? Witness: One of the last girls to do it, I should think. Death was due to carbolic poisoning, added the witness. Police Sergeant Northcote said the family w-cre highly respectable. Coroner said that from the evidence there was only one verdict, and that was acci- dental poisoning. There was not the slight- est suggestion of suicide, and he was 6ure I the jury joined with him in expressing sym- pathy with the family. The poor girls had lost their mother and brother, and "this I caps it all." The jury returned a verdict of "Death from misadventure," and devoted their fees for the purposes of a wreath.
BLASTING EXPLOSION.
BLASTING EXPLOSION. MAN KILLED AND FOUR HLi.IT. -/Thilst workmen were engaged in the works in connection with the Barrow water supply lit Scathwaite Tarn, 17 miles from Barrow, on Monday, a blasting explosion, occurred, killing Joseph Milter and seriously injuring Edward McHugh, Joseph Taylor, Mich ad Hawkins, and another man. The scene of the accident lies isolated among the mountains. The accident is supposed to have occurred through some gelignite having been left in a hole which had b«en previously charged. About three hundredweight of rock was dis- lodged.
SUNDAY TRADING COMMISSION
SUNDAY TRADING COMMISSION DRASTIC PROPOSAL SWANSEA CHIEF CONSTABLE AGREES WITH. The Joint Committee on Sunday Trading sat on Monday in the House of Lordc, Lord Avebury presiding. The Chief Constable of Swansea said five yaars ago 282 shops used to open on Sun- days, but at the present time there were only 17. These were being continua'ly I fined, and they cheerfully paid the tines. I The Corporation received nearly JB500 a yarir from these fines. Lord Avebury: If the fines were 5s. for the first offence, £1 t* the second, and £5 for the third, would that have the effect ot closing the shop6?—Yes. Mr. Samuel Smith, M.P. Do you think the Corporation of Swansea wqcid invoke exemption on behalf of the Jews there?—- No. Lord Avebury: You would agree to the fines being increased as suggested?—Yes.
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SWANSEA COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY. (Before His Honour Judge Bryn Roberts.) I DEBTOR'S GENEROSITY. I Mr. Wilson, solicitor, appearing for the plaintiff in a monevlending action, said de- fendant had offered him £ 3 in a fortnight and £ 2 a month afterwards. and £2 a month afterwards. His Honour: He has been promising ano- ther ma.n with the same generosity. (Laugh- ter.) Mr. Wllson: He is getting good wages as an under manager, though. His Honour: I shall only make aai order for a £1 a month. FOWLS AND EGGS. Matthew Cope, Cardiff, supplied John Wales, 100, J errace-road,Swansea.,with goods to carry on his business as fowl dealer, but held not been paid for them. The value was £4 12s. Mr. Pictoc Evans (for plaintiff): Why don't you pay? Defendant: Bad luck. What have you done with your horse and cart?—My brother's. Judge: Ten shillings a month. WHAT THE DAUGHTER KNEW. A sharp young girl, "passing my six- teen," answered for her father, who was sued on a judgment summons. She said there were eight children to keep. Judge: Doesn't he get 27s. a week? Girl He doesn't give that to mother. He gave her 12s. last week, 14s. the week before, and 13s. the week before that. A committal order, suspendeu fourteen days, was made. JUDGE WAS WILLING. William Lambrick, Brunswick-street, Brynhyfryd, objected to faying £1 14s. 7d. to Messrs. Matthews and Co., Cradock-t street, on a drapery bill. I won't pay; I um prepared to go to gaol," he exclaimed. Very well, you can go," his Honour said, quieLiy, as he made a committal order. "I will not pay I" cried defendant, as a parting shot.
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LLANELLY MAN'S ALLEGED FALSE…
LLANELLY MAN'S ALLEGED FALSE IMPRISONMENT. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST SWANSEA FINANCE CO. At Swansea County Court on Tuesday, Judge Bryn Roberts and a jury heard a claim for damages for alleged false m- prisonmentt brought by John Thomas, chemical worker, Dillwyn-street, LlaneUy, against the Swansea Finance Company, Ltd. Mr. Ivor Bowen (instructed by Mr. Clason Dahne) was for the plaintiff, and Mr. Lleu- fer Thomas (Mr. T. R. liarris instructing) was for the defendants. Mr. Ivor Bowen described defendants' business as an extensive and lucrative money-lending one and also in book-debts. Plaintiff, during the beginning of last year, was in debt to defendants for £ 2, and in May defendants obtained judgment. Plain- tiff paid instalments for months, until in October the debt was reduced to lis. 6d. He had to file his petition on October 7th. That was an important date. The effect of the receiving order was to stay the rights of all persons who had executions to levy, and besides this being published in the London "Gazette," a special notice was sent defendants on October 14th. On Jan. 10th, defendants sent a man down to plain- tiff's house and had him arrested. Though Thomas' solicitor explained the position the bailiff had his instructions, and the result was that plaintiff, for the sum of 11s. 6d., and after all these facts must have come to the knowledge of defendants, was taken to Carmarthen Gaol and Hodged there for two days. Mr. Bowen was proceeding to speak of an offer made by defendant com- pany 3 manager, when Mr. Lleufer Thomas said it should be mentioned this was an offer made without prejudice. Mr. Bowen: My client will say it was without prejudice at any rate if thewords were mentioned, such a man as Thomas would not understand them. Mr. Bowan asked for reasonable but substantial dam- ages for the expense and illness Thomas was put to. I Plaintiff, called, said b- showed the bailiff papers, but the latter replied, "I don t c^re for your papers I have the warrant and I m bound to follow it." Witness offered t;) fetcn hie solicitor, but the baian said, care nothing for you or your solicitor, an if you don't come along, I shall tetcn a con- Questioned as to the damages be dauned, Thomas said he caught a. severe cold at tne prison, and was ill for six weeKS. Mr. Bowsn It's cold there, is it? (~<augn- ter.) Plaintiff spoke of Mr. Gash, defendant's manager, coming to him to apologise for the wrong done on January 22nd last. Mr. Bowen: What was it that was to be kept quiet? Plaintiff: About a small sum he offered me. (Laughter.) What did vour solicitor, charge you for legal expenses ?— £ 10. Cross-examining, Mr Lleufer Thomas asked whether the JB10 did not include !egaJ expenses in connection with the bankruptcy. Plaintiff: No. Did you notice in the bailiff's warrant that your address was put as 29, Dillwyn-street, although you were living at No. 68? Yes, I had shifted from No. 29. Did you show him (tie bailiff) the re- ceiving order?—No. Why not?—He told me he didn't care for anv parsers. Didn't he tell vou if you satisfied him you wrre a bankrupt he would not take you to prison ?-He didn't mention, such a thing. MY. Thomas asked plaintiff whether his wife did not first take out her puree and then fay, "No, you had better go down and sue for damages." Plaintiff: Oh, no. Mr. Thomas: You went down quite dieesr- fully? Plaintiff: No, indaxl, shivering enough. (Laughter.) L, Mrs. Thomas, plaintiff's wife, said when they showed papers to the bailiff he replied, "If you show me twenty papers, I have to do my duty." The bailiff never asked them to prove her husband was a bankrupt. Since U.e affair people -had made fui cf them, say- ing they were ashamed to walk in the streets. S. Thompson, formerly clerk at the Offi- cial Receiver's Carmarthen office, proved for- warding notices of the bankruptcy to de- fendants. Mr. Harold Greenwood, solicitor, LI an ell y. said he told the bailiff Mr. Thomas was a bankrupt, and produced the papers, but the officcr said ha had a committal order and was going to take Thomas to prison. Mr Lleufer Thomas Didn't it occur to y 317 you might save thh n an's dignity by paying this lis. 6d. voursnli? Mr Grcemvood: Kot a.t all (Laughter.) Witness denied telling Thomas to go "down" so tha; he could claim damages. Mr. Lleufer Thomas contended that the committal order still stood, therefore the plainti'T was out of court and had no just, causc for action. His Honour But that commitment is superseded by the Act of Parliament, which says the bankruptcy order shall restrain any such summons. Mr. Thomas submitted plaintiff must fail hoca.UEle he did not file an affidavit at the Uanelly County Court acquainting the court that- he had had a receiving order from the Carmarthen Bankruptcy Court. His Honour It's a pure question of law, and if I am wrong you can hav? your appeal on it. It most go to the jury. CASE FOR THE DEFENCE. Mr. Thomas, addressing the jury, said Thomas paid nothing after October, and eo far as the defendants were concerned they kTh3w of no reason why payments had been suspended. They did not receive theee par- ticular notices. They had no knowledge of the bankruptcy. There were scores of people named John Thomas in Uaneily, but the only one they had dealings with was a John Thomas, whose address was down in their books as John Thomas, of 29, Dillwyn-street, T.Janellv. He moved to No. 68, where he lived when the bankruptcy occurred, but IV what means had the company of identifying a. John Thomas, 68, Dillwyn-street, as their old debtor, whose address was 29, Dillwyn- street? W. G. Gibbon, Pembrey, bailiff, said the plaintiff told him hf3 would get £500 damages for being imprisoned. When at the station taking Thomas away, he asked Mr. Green- wood to pay the lls. 6d. "No, no, go down John Thomas, and get heavy damages," Mr Greenwood said, and Thomas was only too proud of the opportunity to go. (Laugh- ter.) "Don't labour this too much, his Honour said to Mt. Thomas, "because the bailiff was right in paying he had no business with bankruptcy ma.tters." Gibbon said he did not try to get any par- ticulars about the bankruptcy. It was no good listening to them, because all told him they were bankrupts. (Laughter.) Thomas was almost jumping to get in the train when Mr. Greenwood advistjd him to try for damages. (More laughter.) Mr. Lleufer Thomas Quite cheerful? Witness Yes, merry all the way. (Laugh- ter). Mr. Ivor Bowen: He couldn't help being cheerful with you. If ever I got in the same position, I shall want to go with you. Witness I would give you a chance to pay the money. (LoùQ laughter.) Percy Lloyd, defendants' secretary, said they did not hear until the day plaintiff was re-leased that he was a bankrupt. The court then adjourned for half an hour. There was a little delay before resump- tion after luncheon owing to the non-ap- pearanoe of a juror. In about ten minuses he turned up smiling unconcernedly. Ed. Gash, defendant's manager, was called. He denied knowledge of the bank- ruptcy until the time of plaintiff's release from prison.
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BIGAMIST PAINTER. HEARTLESS DECEPTION OF MANY WOMEN. At the Old Bailey on Tuesday, Edwin Wilson (36), painter, was sentenced to eigh- teen months' hard labour for bigamy. Counsel said prisoner was married twelve years ago, and eighteen months later separ- ated from his wife. Down to 1905 be ap- peared to have lived with seberal other women by whom he had children, and then married another woman.
Zl--. CRANE TOPPLES OVER.I
Zl-- CRANE TOPPLES OVER. I NARROW ESCAPE AT SWANSEA. A cra^e which was being used in the load- ing of the s.s. Mickley at the Atlantic patent fuel wharf, North Dock, Swansea, toppled over on to its side by some means, and the driver, named Dawson, had a narrow escape, havmg to jump to save him- self. The crane lies half on its side, and it is regarded as almost miraculous that no fatality occurred. The contents of the trolley which the crane was swinging at Le time xortanately fell clear of the hold, otherwise the men working in it would have suffered severely.
SWANSEA RESCUE.
SWANSEA RESCUE. STRAND CHILD SAVED BY A SAILOR. Katie Sullivan, aged six, No. 8, Upper Strand, Swansea, was playing with other little girls ru?ar the canal lock, Graigola Fuel Works, on Monday evening, when she ac. cidentally fell into r-he lock. John Bradnum, seaman, and his wife were coming down the Strand, and heard the I, cries of children and ran t-o the spot. With- out divesting himself of his clothing Brad- hum jumped into the water and rescued the littie girl, who was then much exhausted. The police officer reporting the case says the rescuo was a plucky onv, as the water in the iock was low from the quay but deep, aid Bradnum risked hÍ6 life. The latter's clothes were spoilt, as was also his watch,. The little girl soon re- covered and was taken home.
NEATH COUNTY SCHOOLS- I
NEATH COUNTY SCHOOLS- I BOARD OF EDUCATION AND AN I AMENDED SCHEME. Neath County School Governors on Tues- day were informed by the County Authority that application is to be made to the Board of Education for an amendment of the scheme governing the County Schools, so as to provide separate accommodation for boys and girls, where the number is over 300. As y.ork of extension is about to be carried out at Neath, the County Council wanted I the Governors" architect to revise the plans and report as soon as possible. It was resolved to hold a special meeting on the subject.
WEST WALES COLLIERS.
WEST WALES COLLIERS. MEETING AT SWANSEA: MR. JNO. WILLIAMS, M.P. ATTENDS. A meeting of too Western Miners' District was held at the Cafe Monico, Swansea, on Monday, Mr. W. R. John presiding, and there were some 38 delegates present, Messr.s. D. E. Williams and Jno. Davies (Gendros) were appelated tellers. The Agent (Mr. W. E. Morgan), in his address, relerred at length to the loss of life ex- perienoed in local collieries, and said there were as a rule four fatal accidents reported at oach monthly meeting, and something should be done to minimise them. A vote of condolence was passed with relatives of colliers killed during the month. Mr. Jno. Williams, M.P., attended, and gave an account of his work in Parliament. Referring to the decision at Bridgend, in the checkweigher's case, he said something must be done to place checkweighers on the same footing as others. Mr. Morgan (agent) dealt with cases of dispute and compensation during the month. Mr. W. Jenkins (district secretary) re- ported upon evidence given before the com- mission to deal with explosives. Messrs. W E. Morgan end Roger H. Williams were appointed to the Inter- national Conference in London next June, and in course of discussion re the case of Jno. Phillips, of the Main Colliery, it was decided to refer same to committee, with a view of deciding as to a re-hearing of the case which was tried before Judge Bishop at Neath. It was reported that meetings had been held during the month with a view to in- ducing non-unionists to join, and that good progress had been made.
ACTOR AND ACTRESS.
ACTOR AND ACTRESS. EXTRAORDINARY CASE IN THE KING'S tBENCH. A strange story was told in the King's ileaich Division on Tuesday, when Mr. HaTry Bruce, actor and dramatist, sued a City accountant named Welton, and his goddaughter, Miss Marguerite Trevosper, to recover J3574, losses and arrears in con- nection with a theatrical tour at the Cape. Plaintiff was actor-manager of the com- pany, and was dismissed by Miss Trevosper. During the proceedings -.lr. Turner (for Mr. Welton) asked plaintiff, "Do you say hnt Mr. Welton paid the expenses of your cooing to the Continent with Miss Trevos- per?"—Yes. You were a married man?—Yes. Did you go as man and wife?—We did. Do you suggest that Mr. Welton, having first met you at the West London Theatre, gave you the money to take his godchild away to Switzerland?—On my oath, I swear it. He described us as Mr. and Mrs. Bruce. His Lordship You went with this g-rl and lived with her as her husband?—Yes Mr. Turner: And she was not twenty- one?—I cannot tell you. STOPPED BY THE JUDGE. His Lordship Do you suggest that Mr. Welton knew all about it?—Certainly. Why should he facilitate your going awiy with a girl of twenty as her husband? What dark, wicked object had he m view? Mr. Turner: I suggest that you are :he cause of her ruin?—Certainly not. Later on Mr. Bruoe said that during the I stay of the company at Cardiff in June and July Miss Trevosper went to Porthcawl. His Lordships Stop! If you are going o suggest further misconduct on the part of I Miss Trevosper, I should advise you to think once, twice, and more often before you do it unless you are challenged. The case was adjourned. i
WELSH MYSTERY.
WELSH MYSTERY. VERDICT TANTAMOUNT 10 CHARGE OF MURDER. A coroner's jury sitting at Penybont, near Aberystwyth, on Tuesday returned a ver- dict which is tantamount to murder against some unknown person. On May 9 James Edwards, of Bwlch, a small farm on the side of the hill, died un- der circumstances which led to police en- quiries, and an inquest an<J post-mortem were ordered. On the Sunday previous deceased, in the presence of his brother, who called at Bwlch, accused his wife of striking him on the head. She demed doing so, and this statement was the only one of a mass of evidence that had direct bearing on the issue. The post-mortem showed that a. cut an inch and a half long on the head had hacked the upper surface of the skull, and the brain was inflamed. The medical men attributed death to pleurisy and heart fail- ure. hasten xl by the blow on the head from a blunt instrument. The iury found a verdict accordingly, and t-hft the blow was struck by some person unknown. Coroner said this was a verdict of murder. The court was crowded with villagers.
ISWANSEA DISTRICT COUNCIL.
SWANSEA DISTRICT COUNCIL. MOTOR CAR NUISANCE. Swansea, District Council met on Tuesday, Major Lewis presiding. Dr. Rice Morgan reported that in Clase in April there were 13 births and four deaths, and at Llansamlet 14 births and seven deaths. Death rate compared favour- I ably. Dr. Mitchell*'reported that for April, 45 births and 27 deaths were registered at j Llandilo-Talybont, equal to 24.9 and 14.9 per 1,000 respectively. A case of typhoid was notified at Pontlliw, a village where typhoid recurs again and again, as the e™l has been polluted many years, and the water supply bad. Four cases of diphtheria were notified at Goreeinon. The spreoo of the disease at Gorseinon was facilitated by sanitary evils, consequent upon the abQ»nce of proper water fupply and drainage, Mr. T. S. Evans, Treboeth, has wr tbeo, to the Guardians, resigning his seat. He is to be communicated with to ascertain whe- ter he desired to resign on the District Council also. St. Alban's Council wrote calling atUai- tion to the nuisance and damage caused by motor traffic, and suggesting that thè: vehicles be further taxed, and the revenue derived used for watering roads.—It was decided to support St Alban's. Mr. M. E. David complained of the diffi- cuity in getting a quorum on the plans com- mittee, on account of other committees sitting the same day. They suggested a oommittee be formed to visit Killay, where it was proposed to build a Baptist chapel.— It was decided that the plans committee meet on Tumi ay mornings a week prior to Council meetings. Council meetings. A clerk of works for administrative block to the Isolation Hospital is to be advertised for at a salary of £2 a week. The Chairman and the Clerk were ap- pointed to attend the annual Rural District Councils' Association Conference.—Sir John Llewelyn said that as a vice-president, ho would try and attend. The following item appeared on the agenda: "To consider the advisibilitv of petitioning for appointment of additional justices for the Swansea. Rural District." Mr. J. H. Rosser said it would he better to drop the matter. Swansea Corporation had been snubbed. Sir John Llewelyn said it would he very unfair for them to mention names. He moved that the Lord Lieutenant be ap- proached, stating that in the next appoint- ment of magistrates this district should be considered.—Mr. J. H. Rosser seconded. Mr. Rees said that the late Mr. E R. Daniels was the only magistrate they had at Treboeth, and they had no one there now. Mr. David called attention that Llansam- let Council were endeavouring to get the parish converted into an urban district. Le thought it a most unwarrantable action. Plans and estimates for widening the road near Ynisiorga-n-terrace, Morriston, were adopted, and tenders are to be invited.
I---MERCHANT'S MURDER.
MERCHANT'S MURDER. CRIME OF CUPIDITY: BLOOD- STAINED DUSTER. The Preston police authorities have issued a notice brieuy recording the facts that are known concerning t' 1 of Mr. James Feil, a dry salter, at his warehouse early on Saturday morn'"g. The chief con- stable says that robbery seems to have been I the object, as deceased's pockets were ran- sacked and the safe open. From what can be ascertained the cafe contained from £4 to £5. From the ap- pearance of deceased and the room the mur- derers must have cs.Tiad with them unmis- takeable traces of the occurrence in i,he shape of blood-stained clothing. A Wal- tham lever watch, which deceased bad worn for twenty years, is massing. In one of deceased's pockets a duster was found cov- ered with blood. The murderer had evidently wiped his hands on this after committing the deed and then stuffed it into the dead man's pocket.
LLANSAMLET LEET COURT.
LLANSAMLET LEET COURT. "VERY PEACEABLE PEOPLE IN THIS PARISH." The annual Llansamlet Leet Court of the I Duke of Beaufort was held at Smith's Arms on Tuesday. Mr. Rd. White Beor (steward) presided, and was accompanied by Mi. F- li. Glynn Price (agent), Mr. Beor (junior), and Mr. DowdaU (sergt.-at-maoe.) There were twenty jurors present. AM. J. Jordan vas appointed foreman, with Mr. A. H. Thomas, J.P., reeve; Mr. Dd. Davios, hayward; Mr. D. D Roberts (Velinfran), -roundkeoper; Messrs. D. J. Oweri, C. B. Griffiths, and Wm. Jenkins surveyors of highways for Llansamlet Higher, Lower a.nd St. ThomaiS, respective- ly. No presentments were made, the foreman remarking that "we are a very peaceable people in this parish Hostess Bodycomb prepared a.n excellent dinner, to which the Steward invited those attending- Air. Beor submitted the toasts of "The King and Royal Family, and Mr. F. H. Glynn Price tho.t of "The Lord of the Manor." Mr. A. H. Thomas, J.P., pro- posed the health of Mr, Boor. Responding to the toast of the agent, Mr. Glynn Price said the parish was re- presented well on the District Council and other public bodies. Mr. G. Kirkhouse Jenkins, who is home <) a visit, after 42 years in Australia, was heartily welcomed. Mr. Beor paid a touching tribute to the late Hy. Bodycomb.
ALEXANDRA ARCADE.
ALEXANDRA ARCADE. VALUABLE SWANSEA PROPERTY TO BE SOLD. One of the most important property sales that have been announced in Swansea for some time is that of the Alexandra Arcade, which Messrs. Jno. M. Leeder and Sons will sell by auction at the Hotel Metropole I at an early date. The block includes eleven imposing shops, having frontages to High-street and Alex- andra-road, and 27 lock-up shops in the arcade, the whole estimated to produce up- wards of jSl,500 per &npnnt.
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Mr. A. T. Williams, agent of the Earl of Jersey, visited Llansamlet on Tuesday to meet the clerk and members of Llansamlet Parish Council regarding footpaths at Bonymaen and Cefn. Some of the oldest inhabitants were asked I to give their evidence and an amicable^ ar- rangement is anticipated jregarding the whole inat.ter..
SWANSEA MOTOR FIRM AND MOTORIST.
SWANSEA MOTOR FIRM AND MOTORIST. MR. A. G. MOFFAT SUED BY MR. J. S. BROWN. LENGTHY HEARING AT THE COUNTY COURT. At Swansea County Court on Tuesday, John S. Brown, cycle agent, sued A. n Moffat, shipbroker, Walter-road, for JE35 lis. 3d., for balance of work done and good:, supplied in connection with motor-care Mr. Lleufer Thomas (instructed by Mr. D. Stanley Owen) was for plaintiff, and Mr. Villiers Meager (instructed by Alessrs. Ingle dew, Sons, and Phillips) represented da- fendant. Mr. Lleufer Thomas said plaintiff took over the business of Dan Morgan and Co., Ltd.. with whom defendant had dealings from 1900 until 1904, vvliile the claim was for the balance of an account running jr. from October, 1901, to December, 1904. A' the time of the transfer J350 was owing, but there had been a payment of J315 odd since, and 1,35 remained There would be two kinds of defence—oae a set-off of E21 for two engines defendant left with Alessrs. Dan Morgan and Co., and the rest said to be ac- counted for by payments not credited and over-charges. The 921 was made up by B5 for a De Dion engine left at the pre- mises, and JB16 for an engine he had intend cd to use for a launch, but subsequently left at the shop for sale. Plaintiff, cross-examined, said he had seen Mr. Moffat several times, but the account was never mentioned between them. He sent his manager, Mr. Dan Morgan, down to Mr Aloffat, but never heard that the let- ter said he was going to pay no more. Mr. Dan Morgan said Mr. Moffat had fre- quent accounts sent him, but on no occasion did he point out that any credit he was en- titled to had not been allowed, or any in- accuracies. He remembered defendant bringing a broken De Dion engine, but he never arranged to buy it. Defendant :eft the other engine there for twelve months, and witness suggested he should fit it to a tri-car. but no arrangements were made. Mr. Afoffat had never complained about any specific item. Air. Aleager cross-examined at some length on an item of £2 9s. 8d. for work- man f out-of-pocket expenses in fetchi lg two cars from Coventry and witness ;d he did not know Mr: Alcffat's brother brought his (defendant's) car down. The Workmsi went up at Mr. Aloffat's instruc- tions and on his offer to pay half the out-of- pocket expenses. Witness denied that he offered £ 5 for the De Dion engine, or that he ever agreed to JB16 as the price of 'hi other engine, which he proposed to fit bo a tri-car. Air. Meager: Did you not come months afterwards agree to pay him £ 16? Witness Never. Mr. Aloffat would be the first gentleman in the world to have said "I want a credit note, Mr. Morgan." Mr. Thomas pointed out to the judge that Mr. Moffat-as a business man would-had made no complaint of any item in writing. His Honour: I do think he would have written a letter had he found mistakes. Air. Aleager: I have evidence of repeated verbal complaints, sir. His Honour decided to hear defence f- garding the specific items of the two en- gines and of two cash payments not allowed for. Three employes were called, and this 'los- in, the plaintiff's case, the court was ad- journed until Wednesday. CASE RESUMED: DEFENDANT QUOTES "PORTIA. The hearing was resumed on Wednesday. Defendant said he agreed with Air. Dan Alorgan for E5 and J316 for the engines. The suggestion that he gave the De Dion en- gine to one of plaintiff's workmen was un- true it would have been impolitic. (Laugh- ter.) Mr. Meager Were there any discussions bet-ween you with regard to the accounts? Defendant: Frequently. Mr. Dan Morgan sugg.ests you were so astute as always to get credit notes.-I never bad any. Air. Lleufer Thomas What were the re- lations between you and Mr. Dan Morgan, Defendant: Oh, strained, unlike the "quality of mercy." (Laughter.) Referring to items for petrol, defendant- said he never liked not paying for petrol when he got it. It was lika going to an hotel for a drink, and being asked for the payment next day— "You don't think you have had it." (Laugh- ter.) Whenever he got statements of ac- count, he always kicked at them. Mr. Lleufer Thomas: Let's have clew English. Defendant: Well, in plain English, I took exception, but any ordinary man under- stands "kicked at." (Laughter.) Mr. Thomas Herscheil Jones, formerly director of Dan Morgan and Co., Ltd., and Joshua Thomas Vviuiamc, salesman, gave evidence, the latter saying defendant fre- quently disputed the accounts, and that the conversation was at times rather heated. VERDICT FOUND t PLAL. ,YF. His Honour found for the plaintiff on the claim and counterclaim.
SWANSEA SAVINGS BANK.!
SWANSEA SAVINGS BANK. OPENING OF A NEW DEPARTMENT. The trustees and managers of the Swan- sea Savings Bank, being desirous of further extending the usefulnefe of the bank, have, by virtue of powers confirmed upon them by Act of Parliament, opened a special invest- ment department, which they hope will prove of great benefit to depositors. Th« opening of this additional depart- ment will enable the bank to receive from any depositor, without restriction as to tamount deposited in any One year, sums up to L700. This increase in the amount that may be deposited will, undoubtedly, be of much service to depositors, as the previous Gov- ernment restrictions of allowing the bank to receive only £ 50 in a. year, and £ 200 in the whole, have in many cases been of grea.t inconvenience. All moneys received in the investment department will be invested according to Act of Parliament, providing an absolutely cafe investment, non fluctuating, and yield- ing to depositors three per cent. Tliis new department is open to all de- positors having j350 in the government de- partment of tne bank. Anyone, therefore, having say J3200 or more, can deposit the whole amount at once— £ 50 in the govern- ment department, and the remainder in the investment department. Depositors having the limit of £ 200 in the government department can transfer a por- tion of thear deposits to the investment department, and continue depositing in the government department. The investment department, as is the government department, will be under the supervision of the National Debt Commis- sioners and of the Trustee Savings Banks Inspection Committee. The usefulness of the bank is shewn by the fact that the depositors number 9,700, and £336,675 Os. Od. stands to their credit. With the increased facilities these -figures will no doubt be ocnsiderably augmented. Material alterations and additions are to be made shortly to the bank premises, pro- vision being made tur a bank room twice the size of the present one, together with other flesirable additions.
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SWANSEA UNION OFFICIALS' r SALARIES. BATCH OF APPLICATIONS: SOME INCREASES GRANTED. THE DOCTORS: RATIONS FOR MAS- TER AND MATRON. The salaries of fifteen officials of the Swansea '^Guardians were considered by the annual meeting of the Duties' and Salaries' Committee on Wednesday. Rev. E. 0. Evans presided. Another application had been received from Howells (lunatic attendant) but this came too late." The applicants ranged from Dr. Lloyd Edwards, who receives a minimum of A;450 (surgery and medicines found), and Dr. Hughes (assistant medical officer of the Workhouse), JB250, and included the mas- ters and matrons of the orknouse and Cot- tage Homes, Dr. Perkins (medical officer, Cottage Homes), and Messrs. J. Waiters and F. James (relieving officers). In reply to Mr. Devonaid, The Clerk said in the case of six appli- cants a maximum bad been fixed. It transpired that in the case of Dr. Lloyd Edwards, that gentleman receives J3100 for iNo. 1 District; ±<50 for the Work- house, and vaocination fees to be not less than £ 300. When the small-pox epidemic was on £ 1,055 3s. 8d. was paid to the doc- tor. That was exceptional, as in three other years there was a deficiency as follows, viz., £10 Is. 6d., JB85 lis., and £ 73 16s. 6d.. which had to be made up by the Guardians to bring the salary up to £ 450. Dr. Ed- wards' predecessor, Dr. Thomas, received £ 125 for the Workhouse and £ 140 for No. 1 District. (Dr. Thomas found his own drugs excepting expensive ones.) Mrs. H. D. Williams But he had a pri- vate practice?—Clerk Yes. Mr. D. Griffiths It costs us about £1,000 more now? Mr. Devonald did not think that quite correct. Mr. H. Rogers proposed an increase of JE25 a fear. Mrs. H. D. Williams seconded. Mr. W. A. Thomas thought j5450 ample. Mr. Griffiths asked if there was real oppo- sition to an advance of £ 50. Dr. Edwards' application showed that the duties had increased. The medical iehef orders of his predecessor for 7A months pre- vious to taking oiiice numbered in district I visits 300, and consultations in surgery 350 For th-e Ust twelve months Dr. Edwards' n.?dica! relief visits numbered 5,500, and 6,600 vaccination visits. At the Kurgery he had held 7,500 consultations and dispens- ed 15,000 bottles of medicine. By dispen-i ing himself he had saved the Board at least £ 100. He bad economised in drugs £ 30 a year. His work was so heavy that cab fares amounted to L65 a year Mr. Rowe moved the salary be increased F,50, and this was carried by ten votes to í two. Dr. Hughes' salary t£250 altogether) was Dr. Hughes' salary ( £ 250 altogether) was iMKtfc considered, this being £ 50 more than that given at the appointment. Mr. W. A. Thomas moved ar inci'ease of £50. Mr. Devonaid a_sked if a medical offioor was necessary at the workhouse, as Dr. Ei- wards went there every day. Chairman I don't think we can go into that. Mr. Stevens moved an increase of JB25, but later altered the amount to £20. This was lost by nine votes to five, and after further discussion it was decided to increase the salary by £ 10 (seven votes in favour and six against).—Mr. Rowe and Mr. Devonald were against the increase. THE MASTER'S SON'S RATIONS. The workhouse master (Mr. Morgan) re- ceives £ 30 and endowments, valued at £ 60. Considerable discussion centred round he rations to Mr. Morgan's son, and the clerk explained that be paid for everything ne had out. Chairman: We are perfectly convinced 01 that, but the ratepayers are not. The rat-ions' question as regards the son was referred to the Workhouse Committee. Mr. Morgan, in his application for ÜI- crease, said he supplemented the rations allowed by 12s. a week. Mr. Devonald thought the rations suffi- cient. Mr. Stevens said only a workhouse fare was given the master and matron. Mr. W. A. Thomas: A very good one. I should be prepared to live upon it. Rev. Gomer Lewis did not think it right that the master should expend 12s. a week him sell. They should improve the rations. It was explained that a, Cardiff the mas- tar got L270 and emoluments £94, and rlie matron £ "!30 and B90 emoluments. At Newport the salaries were £ 170 and £ 80 respectively, with emoluments. Mrs. Mor- gan (matron, Swansea vVorkhonse), who also applied, receives P,50 and emoluments JJ50. Mr. Stevens moved an increase of J620 to the master and J310 to the matron. Mr. Rogers said the diet should be made the same as at Newport, as at present it was. scandalous and almost a revival of prehis- toric days. The increases were agreed to, and the Workhouse Committee will consider the question of officers' diet. Miss Templeman, superintendent nurse at the Workhouse, receives JB40 and £::Z:5 emoluments. Mr. Stevens moved the application be not entertained, as the ,office could well be done away with. A proposal to increase the salary by £ 6 was defeated, and a proposal to increase by -02 produced equal voting. The application falls through. SEVERAL MORE INCREASES. Dr. Perkins receives J320 as medical officer of the Cottage Homes, £ 20 as district medi- eval officer, and £ 8 vaccination fees. An in- cieaee of JS15 was a-gTeed to. M'r. and Mrs. Elliott (superintendent and matrcn of the Cottage Homes) receive £88 105., in addition to emoluments and rations, £ 90.—The salary was raised to £100. Messrs. J. Walters and F. Ja.mes (relieving officers) received £ 117 10s. each. The salary in each case was raised to JB125. Messrs J. T. P. Anthony and S. 0. Davies (assistant clerks) each received £ 110. Mr. H. Rogers thought the clerical staff was paid adequately. He wanted to know if the salaries were on a par with other places.. Mr. W. A. Thomas thought each of the applicant was entitled to £120 a year. The Clerk did not think they were too much staffed, and the men were not ade- quately paid.. i <-« I It was decided to give each £ 1JQ a year. Messrs. Gordon Thomas, E. E. Howell, and H. C. Scheswick receive iioO, .£24 los., and I £ 16 each. Their salaries were raised to RW, £30 and JB20 (the latter to rise A,4 10s. a year for two years respectively). MT. Rogers emphasised tne fact that there was practically no room for an office boy in the office. The boys grew up with the work, which remained the same and expected men's wages, which was not in keeping with the work they were called upon to do. The aggregate increases to be paid in addi- tion totaJ up to £171.
FOREST OF DEAN "WITCH."
FOREST OF DEAN "WITCH." OLD HERB WOMAN'S WONDERFUL CURES. Forest of Dean people in the vicinity of Cinderford are much astir over the doings of a Mrs. Heyward, living in Pembroke- street in that town. Last week a charge was preferred against her, and dismissed, at the Petty Sessions, of using "eertair craft, or means, or devices, to wit, by pre- tended witchcraft, to deceive and impose upon" an old man of 66, whose cattle slie was alleged to have "cast a spell over." Researches on the spot point to her being Teallv a humble village practitioner in herbs. A press representative who went to the spot heard nothing but praise of the 'witch's" skill and condemnation of the charge that took an old woman of 70 to the courts. "A witch? How can that be, when her's a godly 'ooman?" said one. "Her 'ull be over 70. It's a shame when her's eo good to the poor and herself so poor, too." On all sides were heard ejJkmples of -,he success of her treatment of local invalids. "Why, when I had colliers' elbow," said a miner, "her cured me with her herbs. £ he made my daughter able to earn her living again when she came home with house- maid's knee, as the doctors called it. Thev said the girl would have to use crutches aft her life, and her legs were drawn up, but Mother Heyward soon put her right." Mrs. Heyward is described as a kindly- eyed old lady, reputed to have passed the age of three score years and ten. To the reporter she chatted volubly erough of her medical and other experiences. "I love my herbs," she said "I love to do with them what God sent them for. You canmt do much good with herbs unless they are picked at the proper time; there's a planet that rules the time for every one of them, and I, that do know it, can make use of the right herb for eveiwy ailment." Mrs. Heyward says she lived at the Mum- bles until 19 years of age. Then she de- clined to go to live with her uncle, "the rich Mr. Knight," and ran away from home on hearing that attempts were being made 10 put her into an asylum. An American gentleman gave her her first leeson in herb- alism, but since she had acquired her know- ledge by actual experience "under the guid- ing hand of God." She lived in London once, but coming to Cinderford. more particularly to avoid her Swansea relations, she had lived for 20 years in her present home. "Why the police don't let me alone, I don't know," she said. "First they came about reading the planets; I do -of pretend to tell people what their future is. I have studied physiology, physiognomy, and palmistry, but neither physiognomy nor palmistry are accurate, and I would not liko to; venture to tell people what thsy were even, not to speak of the future, from their faces or hand lines."
BREACH ABOUT THE PACKMAN'S…
BREACH ABOUT THE PACKMAN'S BOOK. GOWERTQN STEELWORKER CHARGED WITH ASSAULT. At Swansea on Wednesday, Thes. Evans, steelworker, 3, Brynteg-road, Gorseinon, was sumrroned for assaulting Mary Anil Webber, 7, Brynteg-road. Mr. Edward Harris prosecuted Mr. Newcombe defended. Complainant said defendant came through the back door, and asked her what was be- tween her and his wife. She told him he had come far enough. He swore and said he would knock her head off and her brains out. He then 6truck hear on the chest, and caught her by the t.hroa.t. Witness' son, aged 16, took up a poker and struck de- fendant. Trien he let her go, and she took up a watering-pot and struck him. The breach between hcreelf and his wife was due to a packman's book. Frederick Webber, son, said defendant, after being struck with the. poker, threatened to knock his brains out also. Mrs. Thomas, No. 10, Brynteg-road, heard defendant calling Mrs. Webber a vile name. Mr. Newoombe: What you saw was a sort of general fight between Mr. and Mrs. Evans and MTS. Webber? Witness That was it? And Mrs. Webber was using the watering „ can pretty freely?—Yes. Talking a lot about fancy men? "—Yes. Defendant said his wife made a complaint to him about Mrs. Webber. He went across and asked why his wife couldn't have peace. Mrs. Webber used bad language which annoyed his wife, who was about to attack Mrs. Webeor, when he pulled tier away. f Mr. Newcombe Is it true you struck Mnr Webber at all that night?-Not at all. Sn. gave me a thump with the water-can. Mr. Harris Why didn't you take out « summons?—I wanted peace. Mrs. Evans, defendant's wife, also gave evidence. The magistrates fined defendant 50s. in- cluding costs, which were heavy. AT MIDNIGHT: ANOTHER CASE. A summons for assault by Mrs. Evacfl against Mr. Webber was then heard. Prosecutrix said that at midnight follow- ing the above events Webber came to the house and wanted to "have it out" with her husband. When she tried to stop him fighting with her husband he pushed her over the settle. Morgan Evans, a neigh- bour, took Webber out. Alfred Vine, neighbour, who was present, said Webber pushed Mrs. Emails aside and said he didn't want to have anything to do with her. Webber admitted he bad been down to Evans' house to know why he had beaten his wife, but it was long before midnight, and he did not touch Mrs. Evans. Mr. Newcombe: You were, as a fact, in a great rage?—Yes, bu* I took it quietly at the same time, and only stood at the door, talking to Mrs. Evans. The magistrates said there had been a technical assault and defendant was fined Is. and costs, or £ 2 7s. altogether. A summons for abusive language, brought by MTS. Evans against Mrs. Webber, was withdrawn. "Both parties ought to be satisfied now," said Mr. W. Walters.
MANY SWANSEA BOYS CAUTIONED.
MANY SWANSEA BOYS CAUTIONED. At Swansea, on Tuesday William Thomas (12), Llangyfelach-etreet; Ivor Ford (11), Llangyfelach-street; Richard Harris (13), Ann-street; James Connors (13), The Grove; John Flynn (12), Brook-street; and Joseph Svirions, Carmarthen road were summoned for playing pitch and toss.—They promised never to do so any more, and were dis- missed. Thomas West (16) had played tip-cat in Maliphant-street; Lewis Grey (15), Aber- dyberthi-street, 'ootball in that thorough- fare Fred Watfcins (15), and Jack Lewis (15), Wellington-street, bando in Thomas- street.-They were also cautioned. Printed and Published for the "South VaAm Post" Newspaper Company, Ltd., ny DAVID DAVIES, at the Offices of 'he "South Wales Daily Post," 211, Riga street, Swansea. f
LLANELLY MAN'S ALLEGED FALSE…
Mr. Barnes, governor of Carmarthen Prison, said that, contrary to a complaint of the cells being too cold, the complaint. ap- peared to be they were too hot. Mr. Ivor Bowen: A pleasant place to spend two days in? Witness I don't say that. Mr. Bowen: Then there is a slight ob- jection on the part of people to staying there. (Laughter.) His Honour wished the jury to under- stand why ho had prevented evidence being given with regard to the manager's inter- view with plaintiff. If men were to be visited with punishment because they at- tempted to come to terms, or some discredit was attached to it, the natural effect would be a tendency not to attempt such arra.nge- ments. That was the reason why courts as a rule strongly dissuaded juries from hearing these matters, and, personally, he considered it a credit to both that they attempted a settlement. Summing up, his Honour said under the circumstances the defendants had legally no right to issue the warrant, but he did not consider there was either ground for aggravation cr mitigation of damages. Th3 jury, after retiring, gave a verdict for plaintiff with £20 damages.