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TRAGEDY OF SWANSEAI I STRAND.I
TRAGEDY OF SWANSEA STRAND. PRISONER MITCHELL TRIED FOR HIS LIFE. SCENES IN COURT: ACCUSED'S DEMEANOUR. UNEXPECTED RESULT: MANSLAUGHTER FINDING. PRISONER RECEIVES SIX MONTHS: THE DEFENCE. The but stage in what is known as the Qui unorder was reached on Monday, when William Mitchell (24), collier, a. native of Deptford, aad recently of Abercrave, was at the GtamorgMi Assizes, before Mr. Justice Jelf, indicted for the murder of Eliza Ann Keast oil the 12th of May. The circum- stacces of the ense are well known. Briefly, the accused and the deocaeed were seen to go up Padley's Yard from off the Strand, and shortly afterwards Keast was found dead in a ooroer of the yard, with finger marks an her hroat. PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE TRIAL. Considerable intereet was maniieeted in the caee, the precincts of the Guildhall being thronged long before the doors were opened. At 10.30—haif-an-hour before the court sat ■—there were some hundreds anxiously wai*- in~ for admittance. Many thought they wouki be aoie to catch a glimpse of him, but be had been brought over earlier in the morning from the prison. So large was the crowd that the police cleared the square, and then the railings all round were ined several rows deep. His brother was amongst those in court, sitting by the side of Mr. Featherstone, the police court nus- sionary, who, with Miss Barrett, a lady de- voted to work amongst navvies, have pro- vided the defence. Sir D. Brynmor Jonee, K.C., M.P., and Mr. J. Lloyd Morgan, M.P. (instructed ry Mr Lawaeaoe Richards, on behalf of the Treasury) prosecuted, and Mr. B. F. Wil- liams, K.C., and Mr. St. John Francis Wil- liams (instructed by Messrs. Andrew and Thompson) defended. The court was well filled at eleven o'clock, though no, crowded, and two minutes later Mr. Justice Jelf took his seat. William Mitchell was "ben called for, and the pris- oner was brought up from the cells. tie stepped lightly into the dock and approach- ed the rails, folding his hands behind him. aad it was evident that be was -ndergoing ac acute mental strain, though at the same tide he appeared collected. When arraign- ed prisoner replied in a firm voice, "I am not guilty, sir." Then Mr. Henry Thomp- son, hi solicitor, approached the front of the dock and had a brief conversation with the accused.. As the jury were sworn the accused man intently took in his surround ings, standing with folded arms. Ladies were not admitted to the court. It was a quarter-past eleven when Sir D. Brynmor Jones, M.P., commenced his opening address to the jury. The prisoner trvaHed himself of the oppertunity of listen- ing to it seated on the form in the dock, with a warder at each side. SIR BRYNMOR'S OPENING ADDRESS Sir Brynmor Jones said the prosecution knew little of Mitchell, because he was not resident in Swansea, but the deceased wo- man was the daughter of respectable par- ents who lived here. She lived at home until a year or two ago, when she left ner home and commenced a base and immoral life. Every inquiry in such a matter must necessarily be painful and anxious to those i who, like themselves, were charged with the] responsibility of discovering the truth; but in this case it was not only pajnful, bat e- pulaive and unpleasant. Put shortly. the case was that prisoner would be identified as having gone with deceased woman in the Strand shortly before ten o'clock on May 12th. After conversation, which would be repeated by witnesses, they were seen to go down a lane and turn into Padley's Yard. Shortly afterwards the wo- man was found dead there bv P.C. Skinner, under circumstances which showed she met her end by strangulation. Prisoner was seen to leave Padley's Yard, was captured, and taken into custody. Counsel then produced a number of plans, and, handing one to his lordship and others to the jury, he explain- ed the site of the crime in de- tail. He then proceeded to sum- marise the evidence which would be calkd, the first witness being Patrick Long, a youth of 17, who would tell a story which seemed to be absolute proof of the fact that prisoner strangled this woman, so that this case did not simply rest upon circumstantial evidence, but upon the direct evidence of eye-witnesses. Long, while standing before the door of Cough's lodging-house, saw prisoner and the woman approach each other, hold a conversation, and go down towards Padley's Yard for some purpose. Shortly after he had occa- sion to go to a back premises of Gough's, and looking through the crack of a door there, he saw prisoner standing straddlewiae over the woman. Mitchell's left hand was on the woman's throat, and Long heard a gurgling noise. Long rushed down into Padley's Yard, saw the two still in the same position, and Keast still gurgling, and then spread the alarm. When a man named Yates came up prisoner was walking or run- ning in the direction of the North Dock. Yates followed, there was a fight, prisoner got away, another scuffle occurred, and then Mitchell was overpowered and taken into custody by P.C. Francis. Prisoner had been somewhat roughly handled. P.C. Skin- ner would describe how he found the wo- man lying, her clothes lifted up to her knees, and marks of wounds about her face. The body was taken to the hospital, and though still warm, was lifeless. Mean- while prisoner was still struggling, and used the words, "Let me go at her again.' He demanded of the poiiceman "Where the —— —— are you taking me to?" P.O. Francis said they were going to the police station, and prisoner said "All right. Til go." On arrival there prisoner added "I wish you were a quarter of an hoar longer, and I would have been dead too." Mitchell later OIl asked another constable "Is she dead 7" aod on beinsr told yes, answered "I am to blame. I suppose I shall swing lor it. It is no tee crying over spilt milk." There was also a conversation with Ins'f^ectcT Ivewis, who made a formal charge, and Mitchell said "Yes, yes. I understand." THE EXHUMATION: NO COIN FOUND. Counsel recounted the resets of medical examinations, and of the exhumation on July 19th, and >aid no coin or any foreign substance of any kind was discovered which could tend to alter the conclusions that Keajst died from strangulation. He be- lieved the evidence would leave not the slightest doubt that this woman was. under the circumstances indicated, strangled to death by prisoner at. the bar, and if these circumstances were proved, the duty of the r would be to find a verdict of guilty. Brynmor Jones remarked that he was glad defendant had his friends as eoonsel, for he was sure they would rightly omit no theory which would help in t.he elncidatkKi of the aasei The first witness called was Mr. Glendrn- uing Moxham, architect who produced plan& a-i described the locality. Photographs were also produced. The witness described the hole in the door Cthixragh which a wit- Beat) looked), and said one could eee outside <firtinctly by day and indistinctly bv night. Sixty-two feet away from the door was a lamp, bat the light was not thrown so far as the door, that part being in shadow. J Witness looked thpoaTn the crack, with Detective-Tnspsctor Lewis crouching on the other side. 'J Ooos-examaned: The hole in the crack was not five feet from the ground, and look- ing through one could not see the lamp. TO**) Lewis was co the ground witness CM4& DS £ pes tbaAlrfb of tue movecnata^ L. If he moved in one direction from the smithy wall he came n". of the line of light. A slight movement on the part of the Inspector would take him out of the picture. Mr. Francis Williams asked to be allowed to reserve one or two questions until fur- ther evidence had been called. His Lordship readily asisented. John Lewis, photographer, Swansea, pro- duced photographs he had taken bv instruc- ° of Padley's Yard and environments. ALWAYS AN OPEN DOOR FOR „ DECEASED. iLusabeth Keast, single, No. 120, Peratre- _,arD^i-ter to the deceased, was w.. ^d- She was dressed in mourning. ^8T father was a labourer at the Hafod Copper Works. Brynmor Jones: How old was de- ceased? Sir Brynmor Jones: How old was de- ceased? Witness: 24. vet fornierly lived at home?—Yes. When did she leave?—About 12 months etore her death. Did she ever come back ?—She used to visit the house occasionally. Do you know where she was tiring ?—At Vaughan's Lodging-hoase, Strand. Y°ur sister had! rather taken to drink, Man t she ?—Yes. And to a bad course of life?—Yes. There were no qnesiioos pot by the de- fence^ but His Lordship asked witness if ner father was always ready to take the aead girl back, and the reply was in the affirmative. PAT LONG'S THRILLING NARRATIVE. Patrick Lang (17), labourer. remembered standing on Gough's Lodging-houeo !5°°'r n,fa^Lu TT °'cl0ck on Satur- day, May 12th He saw prisoner and j Tm*?' *fteuT,°man °°ming up the j1 down from 711 e-V together, fht iL ™man *ya "Come down the Post Office lane. They talked together, fht iL ™man *ya "Come down heard wI»t Mitchell sa.id. Bbt h people went in the direction of Padley's Yard. His Lordship admonished witness for SffSt'U £ a «- J«y icSs^t aad the fires j] Si" Pram"aL ««»«»» SCUFFLING, AXDTTTP/NT A GURGLING JNOISE coming from Padley's Yard. H° oe*r*d through a crack in the door, and s £ T^a woman on her back, a man on top of her an his left band was by her throat, an' he wa<s striking her. Mr. Lloyd Morgan: He Was over her vou may. In what pœ.ition ?-He was sitting on her cheet. And when vou looked through the crack rn ZZ1 ,• anJrtlua??—Yes, I could still hear gurgling. Were vou able to see what position they were m ?—Yee, air. Where was her head?-A boat six feet from the door. Their feet were away from the door, pi £ ?g> th^n_fpoke1 round into J_S„ ardTTand ^efctm? near the man ana^woman. He got wrtfaui four ywr*fe of them. Were then then in the same position7 Yes. I told Mitchell "Let the woman alone, but he got no reply. Ai7 uL(>?^hip the next question. Was he doing anything? Witness.- Still catching her by the throat. said he ran away for help when he got no rep y, and Kate Hughes cai^ back with him The man hS changefhS position a httk now being more on the wo- man s leit. They both were lying quite S "My 00(11 they're both dead." pien Mitchell jumped up and ran away. Witness explained the state ot Keasi's clothes, and said he straightened them out. MR. B. F. WILLIAMS CROSS-EX tM. INES. Cross-examined by Mr. B. Francigs Wil- liams, Long said he was a labourer. Where?—Wherever I can find labour. Mr. Francis Williams: Oh, oh • Kf*1^ Sa^ ^ot his living by doing odd jobs. He had been in Swansea since Christ- mas, but he had worked with a sweep for some time. He admitted acquaintanceship ieUow named Coleman, who once stayed at the san-.e lodging-house as witness. Si61113?! ?ettm§ his living by getting odd jobs alwut. Witness did not know if he was in Swansea still, but he had left Gough s lodging-house. Mr. B. F. Williams: Is the place often I used for immoral purposes? (referring to the spot where the prisoner and deceased had been). Witness: Yes. Did you and Coleman talk the matter ovar ?—No. Be careful now Never talked it over at all ?—No. He only beard what 1 told the reporters. Didn't you talk to him and tell him what you had seen?—No. Did you say before the magistrates that you spoke to Coleman the day after about the case?—I didn't talk to him about the case. He heard what I told the reporter. You heard the deceased say, "Come down this way?"—Yes. ? Did you go at once in the lodgmg-howe. —Not immediately; I couldn't have gone straight in. How long were you looking through the crack?—Just to have a glimpse of what was going on. Did you go for the purpose of seeing?— No. Was the woman lying with her head to the door?—Yes, parallel to the blacksmith's wall. Her feet were towards the lamp. You saw the man strike the woman on the noor?—Yes. You told the magistrates that hie right hand was about to strike her?-He itruck her several times. How many?—Three. With his right or left?—Right hand. Was that while you were watching tbrougU the hole in the door?—Yes. Were the blows violent ones?—Yes. Why didn't you call out to them? I didn't think it was anything serious. The man has the woman down ard is strik- ing her, and yet you don't say anything? It is not an uncommon thing there. And you didn't think it seriousf-No. You saw thre-- blows struck?—It doesn't take- long. Why did you run round?—Becawe the row was going on. And you went to see the row?—Yea. Did you run round to tell the man to stop? Wao that your reason for croincr round?—Yes. 8 How near did you get to the man and woman?—About four feet. woman?—About four feet. Were they still in the same ooeitioo as they had been when you were looking through the hole in the door?—Yes. The prisoner had his hand raised as if striking be- on the ground. You went back and saw Kate Hugbesl- Yes, she came btck. Did you know the deceased by sight?— No. "BOTH THE WORSE FOR DRINK." Re-examined by Sir D. BryBmor Jones: Witness went to Gough's todging-hoaee after Christmas, and remained there for some time after. The place was shut up now. The Judge: Did you notice anything about tha sebzjaty o* tha two? Witness: They were both the worse for drink. j How did you judge—by the walk?—Yes. Did they walk very badly?—Unsteadily. KATE HUGHES SWEARS TO ACCUSED. Kate Hughes, single, Vaughan's lodging- house, Strand, said that about ten o'clock on May 12th she was talking at tho back of the post office to a young man. Long came up to her, and she went to the back of Pad- ley's Yard, where she saw the prisoner and deceased lying down. Neither was mov- ing, and she (witness) told the man to get up. He did not answer, and she called tor assistance, cahing out that both were dead. She met Rosina Davies m the Strand, and then ran back again. She got to within a short distance, when thi man jumped up and knocked her over the shafts of the can. When she got up a man named Griffiths was standing by. Prisoner had gone. Judge: Did you know the prisoner? Witness: No, sir. But he was the man?—Yes, I can swear to it. Cross-examined by Mr. B. F. Williams, witness described the position of the man and woman when she saw them first. When she shouted to the man to get up first of all then was no movement. Mr. B. F. Williams: Did they appear to be dead? Witness: Yes. No movement?—No. And you thought they were both dead?— No. His Lordship Did you notice the pris- oner's clothes? Witness Only that he had a pair of white moleskin trousers on. Re-examined, witness said it could not be more than a minute between the time she saw them still and when the man jumped up. ELIZA ANN KEAST, THE DECEASED. Wm. Arthur Smith proved taking photo- graphs of the deceased on the day aiter the murder. Cross-examined by Mr. B. F. Williams: The photos were taken under the direction of Dr. Marks, the hospital surgeon. Rcsina Davies, wife of Wm. Davies, living at Vaughan's on the Strand, said she was standing near the post office at the corner of Green Dragon-lane, by Gough's. She was in company with two young men. Katie Hughes was on the opposite corner. Long came up to Kate Hughes, and the latter told her that there was a man and woman dead. Witness ran and gave the alarm, and they ran round towards Padley's Yard. Then Katie Hughes was on the ground be- tween the shafts of the wagon. Witness saw the prisoner strike Kate Hughes a sec- ond time. Witness ran in his way and the prisoner stumbled and fell. Then witnass ran screafbing to the corner near the wagon. A man named Yates came round, and wit- ness said, "Here (meaning prisoner, who was getting up) he is." Prisoner ran away towards the bottom of Padley's Yard to- wards the North Dock. Yates caught him, and they had a scuffle. This was about ten or twelve yards from the wagon. Both Yates and prisoner fell, and the latter get- ting up ran into t, e boiler-house attached to the ice-house. Witness shouted not to let prisoner go till the police came, as he Lad killed a woman. Yates brought him back and placed him against the wall not far off w the girl wao lying. A crowd had con- crregateu, and witness stayed till P.C. Fran- cis came up and arrested prisoner. DECEASED'S PURSE PRODUCED. At this stage Detective-Inspector Lewis produced a purse which witness identified as belonging to deceased. Witness knew the deceased, as they lived in the same house. Mr. B. F. Williams: Did she (deceased) drink a good deal? Witness l\ot that I know of. She was always the same in drink as when sober. How's that?—She was always happy and was not quarrelsome. What made you tell me that? Don't you know she drank often?—No. Did you go about with her?—No, I always keep my own company. You belong to the same class?—Yes. Didn't she get quarrelsome sometimes when she had drink?—Not that I am aware of. You are a prostitute?—Yes. And you came out of prison this morning? —Yes. Had you been with her that afternoon?— r had been sitting down with her "across the street" in company with several others. Had she been quarrelling tha.t afternoon? -Not that I know of. What tim, did she leave you?—About 4 o'clock. We met again about nine o'clock by a public-house in Green Dragon-lane. Had she been drinking then?—I didn't take notice. Do you mean to my you can't say?—I did not notice her have any. Didn't you see from her she had some?— No. When the prisoner ran away was there a big crowd?—Afterwards. Was the prisoner roughly handled?—Not that I am aware of. I only saw one man scuffling with him—(Yates.) Did you see his (prisoner's) head struck agoanEt a wall?—No. I saw Yates and prisoner with their ms round one onother. THE PRISONER WILLIAM MITCHELL. I Re-examined: Witness was sent to prison 13 days a^o for fighting. She saw deceased by the Engineers Anns about 9 o'clock. Deceased was not talking to anyone then, and there was nothing to suggest she had been drinking. THE MEETING OF ACCUSED AND DECEASED. David Griffiths, labourer, 29, Llangyfelacli- road, said he beard Mitchell make a sug- gestion to Keast and the latter started bar- gaining. Both went towards Padley's Yard, witness in advance of them, and he noticed them turn in. Witness, himself, went into an oathoose, and on returning five minutes later he beard a woman sav*l;n, <cmi running up he saw prisoner hitting a woman, whom he since found was Kate Hughes. Prisoner then made towards witness, and they fell down together, ilitchell got (:1 towards the North Dock. Cross-examined, the man and woman were together when he first saw them. When they went towards Padley's Yard, they were following him, not he them. Mr. Francis Williams: Thty were quite friendly?—Yes, quite. Were they talking as they walked along, after coming to their arrangement ?—No, they talked nothing. How were they walking?—Side by side. Witness said he did not turn round to look at Keast and Mitchell. His Lordship: You say you were in front. How do you know they nt in Padley's Yard ? You couJdn't see through your back Witness (bastilv): Oh, I turned round. Mr. Francis Williams: How long was it between your seeing the two together and being called back bv Kate Hughes? Witness: About five minutes. I hadn't a watch. You said before the magistrates "Not more than five minutes."—That was about right. CHASE AND A SCUFFLE. Wm. Yates, Labourer, said I{o.>ina Davies came into a public house about ten o'clock on May 12tli, and in consequence he went with her to Green Dragon-kne. Mr. Lloyd Morgan: When you got there what did she say ?—She said: "Here be is." And who was "he?-' Witness pointed at prisoner. Yates said Mitchell got up from the woman and ran away. He caught him near the boiler house; they fell together in the scuffle. Mitchell said he bad done nothing, and, said witness "I left him go." IWsina Davids cried out "Don't let him go, he's killed her." Then witness ran after Mitchell and held him until txle police came. His Lordship: You are braver in vour acts than in your words you don't speak up at all. Cross examining, M-r. Francis Willisvnas said he supposed Mitchell had rather a rough time ? Witness: I don't know, sir. Not when I held him the first time. But a crowd came afterwardr-. He had it pretty rough then?—Well, ves sir. TREATMENT OF ACCUSED WHEN CAUGHT. Jno. Crowley, engine driver, Orange- street. said he was in the Cambrian Storage boiler-house when he heard a row outside. A yonng man was hitting prisoner, and the I latter was "hit" very often bv the same man. The same man kep* beating prisoner I till they got to the boiler-house door. When Drieorer steuped in witness's brother pushed the prironer out. Then two v°urte- fe"ow Tot hold of him, took him round to Padley's Yard, and the policeman arrested him. Mr. B. F. Williams: He was Tiaving a bad time? Witness: VeTy bad. At this there was taushter in court. hIt Lrvrr^hin eaid h" h^eo no would think tin! was a cn^e to he langhed at. Mr. Williams: Was prisoner near the wall ?—Yes. And he came into your boiler-house for protection ?—Yes. Did prisoner sav "1 won't go?"—Y-°s. PRISONER'S STATEMENT TO POLTCE. P.C. Wm. Francis spoke to being called to Padley's Yard, and when he au-restea prisoner the latter said "Let me go to get at her again." On the way to ttie police station prisoner caid "Where the —— —" are you taking me to." Witness said "The rlioe station," and prisoner said "All right, will come." In the charge-room Mitchell said "I wish you had been a quarter of an hour longer, and I would have been dec/l too." Mr. Lloyd Morgan: Were there any marks on prisoner? Witness: A few scratches on his face, from which blood was flowing. What was his condition?—He wasn't drunk, but he had been drinking. Witness produced a parse which he found a few yards from where Keast's body lay. There was nothing in the purse, but he found 91d. on prisoner. Mr. Francis Williams: A threepenny bit, and 6td. in coppers?—Witness, yes. When you took Mitchell into custody, and he said "Let me get at her again," did he seem very arfgry with the woman?—He did. Did he look as if he had been badly knocked about?—I don't know, sir. Did you say he did, before the magis- ) trates ?—N o, 6ir. The notes of the police court hearing showed that witness told the magistrates Mitchell seemed to have been badly knocked about. Witness now said r-risoner did have that appearance. Re-examined, Mitchell made no complaint about his treatment. Jno. Owen saw the woman on the ground. After the body was removed witness found a shilling piece under where the body had been laying. HOW THE CORPSE LAY. P.C. Skinner, who was spoken to by Kate Hughes in Cfeistle-sqaarie, and who went to Padley's Yard, said when he got there deceased was dead. She was on her back; her clothes were disarranged, her hair dishevelled, and part of the dress by the neck open. The lower clothes seemed twisted round the kneES. Deceased's tongue was coated with dirt. Witness noticed marks on the throat, by the wind pipe. Cross-examined: She was lying on her back. It seemed as if she had twisted round and twisted her clothing round her. Witness knew the deceased, who was an unfortunate, and given to drink. Mr. B. F. Williams: Do you know she had been in some quarrel that night ? Witness: I ca.nnot tell about tha.t. What part of the town is this place?— One of the worst. His Lordship: Who does this yard be- long to? Witness: I can't tell, my lord. Is it shut up at night?—No There are wagons there and a store. Mr. B. F. Williams said it was not a yard in the sense of being enclosed. Sir D. Brynmor Jones said it- as much part of the street as Green Dragon- lane. The Judge said he did not impute any specific blame to anyone, but he thought, aiter what had occurred some attempt might have been made to guard the place a little more. As it was it seemed such a temptation. Mr B. F. Williams said an extra lamp would probably do it. Re-examined: Deceased, go far as lie knew, was a quiet, orderly woman for her class. Once he had taken her in cuatodv for indecency, but not dishjnesty. Mr. B. F. Williams said he did not sug- gest that at all. (To the witness): Had srIP been nryl disorderly? Witness I don't know. "I SUPPOSE I SHALL SWING FOR IT." Dciective-Sergt. Howard said he took prisoner in ch^mr from P.C. "runcis t ont o'clock. 'fit.nJ,11 • "T" <-b& ^ead?' He r°olied "Yeo- and M;*r>k,a'n t}jp'1 <■ 00 "I am to blame. I suppose I shan swing for it. It's no use crying over spilt milk." Cross-examined, witness said it was ten minutes after he relieved P.C. Francis that Mitchell spoke to him. EXPERIMENTS ON THE SCENE OF THE CRIME. Detective-Inspector Lewis received Mit- chell into custody a.t the police station at eleven o'clock. Witness asked Mitchell BD°> TOU know what you are detailed here for. He replied "Yes, for assaulting the girl, I suppose." Prisoner told him he had come from Abercrave that day. About two o'clock on the Sunday morning he charged Mitchell, and after he had been caut oned he said "Yes, yes; I understand." Mr. Lloyd Morgan: Did you subsequently go and see where the body was found ?—Yes. You went .rortgh some experiment? Yes, I crouched down as near as possible where the body was found, and, Mr. Moxham went, behind the door that Long looked through. AboQt what o'clock was this? Oh late in the evening. Did you also reverse your positions?— Yes. Could you see Mr. Moxham then? Yes, I could distinguish the different parts of his body. His Lordship: This man was said to have had his hand held rpf as if he was going to strike her? Would you have been able to see that action?—Writnecs was not sure on that point. Mr. Francis Williams: You did all this to test the truth of Long's story? I fhinl- the
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Prisoner said she spoke to him, and said, "Helo, docky, give me a match." He re- plied, "I haven't got one on me, my old darling," and then he agreed to a suggestion which she made. On crossing over the road to Padley's Yard, the question of payment cropped up, and he offered two shillings, to which she responded, "Right." Then they went to Padley's Yard. Had you been there before?—No, sir; she showed me the way. Mt. Francis Williams directed prisoner to tall in his own way the next events. Prisoner immediately broke into a trembling. He said they went into Pad- ley's Yard, behind a wagon, where it was very dark. Here Keast asked for bar money, and he put his hand into his pocket. There was only one shilling there. He had thought he had more than that, but he offered her the coin. She took it, saying, "I said two shillings," and he replied, "That is all I have about me." Seeing that she made no objections he began, whereupon she cried out, "No, you don't, you Suddenly the prisoner said the deceased snatched hold of his clothes and cried out, "No you don't, you Prisoner said after an act by the deceased, he hardly knew what had happened. He felt a pain, and putting out his left arm to save himself from failing he tried to get away. His left hand accidentally went on the woman's throat and then just afterwards he seiaed hold of her right arm in order to try and free himaslf. He could not get away, and he struggled, still having an awful pain, which he described later as most horrible. He left be could do nothing, and he could not get away from her. He struggled on t,m.3 best he could and as hard as he could. Ho never had any intention of strangling the woman. Witness did cease to struggle a& he got so weak and was helpless. He ciiJn't move when he hr-ard scmeone say Get up," becau&o he couldn't. He did manage to jump up after. The woman seemed to hold him for hours, and when rte came to his senses a bit he found she bad let go. Prisoner did hear a woman say, "Get up, man. My God, they're both dead." When he did get up he was half dead, and tried to stagger away. He fell and got up again. At that time the acute pain had passed away, but he was in a little pain. He remembered getting bashed about a lot. He did not remember going to the engine-house. He had never seen or spoken to the woman before. There was no reason—beyond the one given in de- tail—why he should lay hands on her. CROSS-EXAMINED: "DIDN'T TOUCH HER THROAT." Cross-examined Before he met tlie wo- man it would be three hours sines he was m a public-hduse. He had been walking about the town before. Sir D. Brynmor Jones: What- time did I you have dinner tLat day? risoner I had breakfast about 2 p.m., but I had got up at nine o'clock. When did you commence to drink that. day?—About nine o'clock in the. morning l had glass. More than that during the morning?-l hsd one or two. Where did you have the meal?—At -he lodging-house. When did you go out again ?-About 2.30 > And had a drink?—Yes, next door. How many drinks did you have during ',he afternoon?—Two glasses from two to seven. Did you have one then ?-Yes, between 7 and 8. How many did you nave before you met the deceased?—I only had about eight all day. Were you quite sober at 10 o'clock ?— Yes, I can't say exactly sober, but I knew everything I was doing. Prisoner, in answer to further questions, said the woman wanted more money than he had, and then he alleged she, felt in his waistcoat pocket to soe if he had more. He denied losing his temper with her and said the deceased had the Is., which was all he had. With reference t,, the alleged act of deceased, which had caused him such pain, he said the woman did it before he knew where he was. He denied forcing her in any way. Sir D. Brynmor Jones: You didn't touch her neck then? Prisoner: No. You hadn't been using violence of any kind towards her?—No. You didn't cry out?—It was impossible. I oculd not open my mouth. Did you groan?—Yes. Why didn't you say something to Kate Hughes?—I had no breath in my body. The prisoner further stated that he d'.d not. use violence when the deceased commit- ted the act mentioned. Prisoner didn't remember knockifig Kate Hughes down in bis rush away, but re- called being arrested. Sir Brynmor Jones: Did you speak to the constable?—Prisoner admitted saying "Let me get at her again." Mitchell then admitted the several other statements attributed to him, and was then questioned closely why he did not tell De- fective Howard—in whose charge he was left at the detention room—the story he had now told. It was because he was too mnc-h taken up with what he had done, he said. The inspector charge-d you with wilful mi ITdor. You sa.id, "Yos, yes, I under- stand." Why did you not tell him what the woman had done?—I began thinking about my people. Why did you not say you were innocent of wilful murder?—I thought it was awful if my people were to know what had come to pass. That is your only excuse for not telling ?— Yes, just then. You were brought before the magistrates. You didn't tell them?—No; beca-use I was taken up with what I had done. Have you told anyone except your solici- tor the story told us to-day?—None at all, sir. Mitchell then went back to the prisoner s box breathing heavily, but otherwise out- wardly as unperturbed as ever. John Quick, surface superintendent, In- ternational Colliery, Abercrave (where pris- oner had been working), said prisoner lived at the colliery with six other men. The witness always found him steady, sober, and industrious. witness always found him steady, sober, and industrious. Sir D. Brynmor Jones then addressed the jury on behalf of the Crown, and said the story told by witnes.ses for the Crown had not been shaken or broken down except per- haps with regard to one portion of the evi- dence of Long. If they believed the medi- cal evidence he thought the jury would come to the conclusion that considerable violence was used by the prisoner. The latter's story was not consistent with the medical evi- dence, for it was proved thivt strangulation could not take place by pressure on the windpipe under three minutes. Counsel submitted that prisoner had consistently, steadily, and ferociously spread his hand on the deceased's neck. Why should the woman have assaulted the prisoner? Again, it could not be suggested that Long did not see what he described, and his story was per- fectly consistent with the marks. If the prisoner's story was true, it was strange be did not at once appeal for pity. Whatever feeling and compassion might be felt for the deceased, he thought there would be few who would not have some pity for the prm- oner in his position. Yet counsel was bound v to suggest that the prisoner's story was not a true one—a story that had not been told except to the solicitor. And Sir David then referred to the great motive prisoner would have for telling a lie. Why did the prisoner say. "I suppose I'm to blame," if his story was true? The only excuse be made was that he was thinking of his people. Surely he would have indicated to a police con- stable the defence which had that day been set up. The prisoner's story did not seem real at all; there was no adequate reason assigned for the sudden assault by the wo- | .nan oa the man. Was it not probable that 1 the prisoner, influenoed by drink, and very ] greatly by passion, did attack the woman? 1 < ADDRESS FOR THE DEFENCE. 1, Mr. B. F. Williams, K.C., in addressing j ] the jury, said no position brought with it 1 grea.ter responsibility than having to appear as counsel for a man whose life was at stake. If this man was guilty at all, he was guilty of murder. There was no halfway nouse between murder and manslaughter. If ms account was not true, he was guilty of wilful muraer, and not of manslaughter at all. This was a most painful and disagreeable case. It was difficult to imagine more sor- did surroundings, more sordid circumstances, than those under which the woman met her death. She was a young woman of respect- able parents, who had fallen into a degraded state of the lowest set which was to be found in the lowest streets. of Swansea. It was certain a bargain was made, and what was it that had taken place that should in- duce the man to murder his companion? What was the motive? None had been sug- gested other than the story given by the prisoner, and that, counsel emphasised, was corroborated in most substantial particulars. Sir Brynmor Jones' criticism of that -tory, when he suggested that Mitchell had every motive for telling a lie, astounded him. Did not this man's story and manner of telling it bear the impress of truth? Was it not confirmed by independent facts? The v/o- man had filleu into being one of the worst, from a moral po;nt of view, in Swansea, and in her disappointment was there aot every probability that Keast did what had been said by him? There was nothing in- credible in the story. The corroboration was ample and overwhelming. Another cor- roboration was the very remark he made to the Constable—"Let me get at her again, for he was still smarting under the terrible agony he had undergone. Mitchell had tasted well-nigh the taste of death. He had th~ consciousness that his hand had taken ¡ t' life of a fellow-creature; it would launt him to the last day of his life that thought would be with him in the dark watches oi ¡ the night, and would present itself in the hour of his greatest enjoyment. Therefore, Mr. Williams asked the jury to 6ay that the evidence showed the man to be no murderer, a:-d that the mark of Cain was not upon his forehead. HIS LORDSHIP'S SUMMING UP. His Lordship, who paid a compliment to the absolute propriety and great force with which both Crown and defence had pre- sented their views, said this had consider- ably lightened his task. A great deal of the evidence had become immaterial to a great extent. It was clear that the hand of the prisoner had brought about her death, and it thus became the prisoner's duty to ascribe a reason for some conclusion that the offence I committed was committed under such cir- cumstances of provocation as would reduce it to manslaughter, or to self-defence, prac- tically one of not guilty. There were be- fore them these three alternatives r- (1) Wilful murder; (2) Manslaughter; or (3) Of justifiable homicide in pelf-defence. His lord&hip did not deny that he, prob- ably as well as the jury, felt some surprise when the defence disclosed itself. There was no question that it was not set up at the proper time, and no blame could be at- tached either to prisoner or his solicitor for kee-ing back to the end that story. Of late years, especially .sin'^e the passing d the Poor Prisoners' Relief Act, it had been held by many judges that if a man had a straightforward defence he should set it up before the magistrates. His lordship s own opinion was based on the adage that circumstances rule cases. It had been prov- ed here that the man gave his story to n's solicitor, that his solicitor advised him to reserve his defence. His lordship saw no- thing strange or wrong in that. He would I have considered it more natural had Mitchell t.4 the policeman "It was not my fault;" but the jury had to go further than that, and consider the way he gave his account. This he desired to say—if the story he had given was true—the idea of sending this man to be iiung was quite out ot the ques- tion. His lordship proceeded to analyse the two accounts of the affair, and mention- in"' the consideration of Is. might have been vei„" great to this woman, if it was a iis- appointrnent 1:)1-; might be hasty, and, knowing her reputation, was it not. possible she showed resentment and called him a. bad name? That would show there was rage in her mind, and the jury had to say whether it was not compatible with probability that she did assault him as he had explained. The pain he must have experienced would be known to them by what they had seen or known of happening in playing fields, when people, kicked or perhaps struck by a cricket ball, fell like logs. If Mitchell's i story was true, his was a fight for freedom, j and with this terrible pain upon him he became unconscious of his actions. The theory was to his lordship's mind quite pas- sible of being partly true. If, however, "he jury thought he went beyond the reasonable limit of self-defence, then it must be man- slaughter, for he did not accept the view of the learned defenoe that it was either mur- der or nothing. It was either murder, man- slaughter, or justifiable homicide. His lordship spoke for forty minutes. THE JURY xiETlRE. The jury filed out amid a buzz of curiosity at four minutes past seven. They reappear- ed at twenty-five to eight, and prisoner, who had been seated during his trial, now ttood alertly against the dock rails. He braced his shoulders squarely. THE VERDICT. What had the jury decided? A look ser- ious and profo-nd settled upon every face, and an attentive hush prevailed. "Have you agreed upon your verdict?" asked the Clerk of Arraigns. "We have," answered the foreman. "Look at the prisoner at the bar," com- manded the l-terk; "is ht guilty or not guilty of murder?" Mitchell faced the foreman squarely, and hardly moved a muscle, when the latter re- plied; "Not guilty. Only guilty of man- slaughter, with a strong recommendation to mercy." Clerk of Arraigns asked prisoner if he had anything to say why sentence should not le passed upon him. Prisoner made no reply. His Lordship said he took the meaning of the verdict to be that the jury accepted the middle course open in believing that though prisoner told a good deal that was true, still he exaggerated to some extent, and that 'ie (Mitchell) went far beyond what was neces- sary for the purpose of self-defence. The recommendation to mercy was on ground of provoca.tion, he took it Forero in That is so. His Lordship said of course manslaughter I of this kind was of a very serious charac- ter. However, he took into consideration I, the recommendation, and felt that justice under all the circumstances would be met by imprisonment for six months, with hard labour. A clap broke out instantaneously among the gallery spectators, but any further ex- pression was sternly forbidden. His lord- ship almost immediately left the court, nnd { Mitcheii hurried round to go to his punish- ment smilingly. His solicitor, Mr. Henry Thompson, call- ed to him, spoke & few words of congratula- tion, and shook his hand with a hearty grip through the dock rails. Outside the Guildhall Yard many hun- dreds of people had gathered to learn the result—scores had hung around for the greater part of the day—and the sentence of six months when it spread round came as a surprise. The prevailing opinion was that Mitchell was extremely lucky to get off po lightly. The crowds soon dispersed. The town generally was apprised of the result by means of a special edition of the 'Daily Post," which was selling on the streets in a minute from the sentence being given. No more trouble, no more sorrow, "STYM" to-day—good health to-morrow.
C---BRITTANY AND SWANSEA.
C BRITTANY AND SWANSEA. NEW LINE OF STEAMERS INAUGUR- ATED. The Brest correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph states:- "Messrs. Hutchinson, of Bordeaux, are arranging for the establishment of a re- gular line of steamers to carry general mer- chandise and early fruits and vegetables be- tween Loctudy, near Brest, and Cardiff, Bristol, Swansea, Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow. The first sailing takes place on Tuesday, when the s.s. Arethusa will leave Lootndy for Bristol, Cardiff, and Swansea,
PONTLLIW AGRICULTURAL SHOW…
PONTLLIW AGRICULTURAL SHOW f SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL EVENT ON BANK HOLIDAY. FULL LIST OF THE VARIOUS AWARDS. Fine weather favoured the seventeenth an- nual agricultural show at Pontlliw on Bank Holiday. There was a record attendance, but the exhibits did not come up to quite the standard of previous years. The judges for the day were: Horses, shires and light horses, Messrs. T. D. John. Cardiff, and Loveluek; cattle, sheep, etc., Messrs. Wil- liams, Penrice CasH", and Davies, Liangam- march Wells; poultry. Ivir. J. Evans. Swan- sea; dogs, Mr. J. F. Davies. Swansea; boring, Mr. Evans, G'orseinon; butter and bread, Mrs Williams, Penrice Castle, and Mrs. Richards, Erw Wastad Farm; vegetables. Mr. J. M. Martin Hall. Pontardulais; veterinary sur- geon, Mr. Stewart. Swansea. Mr. Tnomas Williams. Castell Du. was the secretary. Awards:- HORSES. Shires.—Mare with foal at foot: L J. Thomas, Talyclyn, "Lady Wynn"; 2, D. Joseph, Ffosfach; 3, D. Jones, Wernfawr, Kil- lay. Best suckling colt or filly: 1, D. Joseph, Flosfach, Bynea; 2. T. Thomas, Talyclyn; 3, D. Jones, Killay. Yearlhig colt or lUly 1. B. Roberts, T'alyfan, Pontardulais; 2, T. Wil- liams, Castelldu, Pontardulais; 3, Mrs. Evans, Kiscc-uaia, Llanon. Two-year-old gelding or filly: 1, T. Williams, Castelldu; 2 E. J. Rob- erts, Llandremor; 3, J. Evans, Tycroes. Mare or gelding: 1, T. Williams, Castell Du; 2, Mrs. Jones Wern Fawr; 3, Roberts, Llandre- mor. Challenge cup (to be won twice by same exhibitor: Thomas Williams. Castell Du. Hackneys.-Brood mare with foal at foot: 1, R. H. Sampson, Pontardulais; 2. J. T. Ma- thias, Pontardulais; 3, J Perkins, Llanduo. Suckling colt or filly: 1, L. H. Sampson, Pon- tardulais; 2, J. Perkins, Llandif); 3 Mrs. M. Rees, Calwddu. Yearling colt <*r filly: 1. J- J. E. Herbert, Brynanmuui; 2. J. Perkins, Llandilo; 3. G. Davies, Gowerton. Two-year- old gelding or fJly: 1. Jenkins, Celddewi; 2 H. W. Thomas, Pontardulais; 3, J M Thomas, Celddewi. Mare or gelding (to be ridden): 1, J. and T. Mathias, Pontardulais; 2. R. H. Sampson, Pontardulais. Cob;.—Brood mare with foal at foot: 1, Mrs. M. Rees, Clawdd-du; 2 W. Clement, ,Parc-mawr. Suckling colt or filly- t* J-Tjan<i T. Mathias, Pontardulais; 2, Mrs. M. Rees, Clawdd-du. Yearling colt or filly: 1. R. W. Thomas, Pontardulais; 2. J. E. Herbert, Brynamman; 3, Jonathan Williams, Pontar- dulais. Twoyear-old gelding or filly: 1 J. Mathias, Pontardulais; 2. H. Thomas, Llanon; 3, Carruthers, Dunvsnt. Ma-re or gelding (to be ridden): 1. T. Thomas. Talyclun; 2. M. Will Ponies.—Brood mare wrtii fo&l at ioot: 1, S. Thomas, Fairwood; 2 R. H. Sampson, Pon- tardulais; 3. W. Jones. Pontyberem. Suck- ling colt or filly, dams: 1, W. Jones, Ponty- berem; 2, 8. Thomas, Gowerton 3, B. Roberts, Talyfan. Yearling colt or filly: 1, W. Thomas, Neath. Two-year-old colt cr filly1. S. Rich- ards, Glanaman; 2, ll. Thomas. Porthyrhyd; 3. Ben Roberts, Talyfan. Mare or gelding (to be ridden): 1. E. Jones, Tumble, u W. i Thomas, Gorseinon; 3, R. H. Sampson, ^on- > tardulais. Mare or gelding: 1, E. and J. Jtoo-j erts, Llandremor Fawr; 2, J. Phillips, Bynea; 3 T Beynon, Ponmaen. Sucker by Macau lay": 1 J. Mathias; 2. J. Evans, Park Farm. Sucker by Brilliant or County Squire 1 T. Thomas. Talyclyn: 2. D. Joseph. Ffos- fach. CATTLE. Bull, any breed or age: 1. T. Williams, Cas- telldu 2. W. Clement. Park Mawr. Short- horn bull, under 2 years: 1, W. Clement Park Mawr; 2. W. Clement. Park Mawr. Hereford cow any age-. 1, J. Williams, Gwenlais tawr; 2, J. H. Williams, Hendrefaulin. Shorthorn cow, any age in calf or in milk: 1. R. Roh- berts, Talyfan; 2. II. W. Thomas. Benallt, Pontardnlars. Two-vear-old heifer in calf: l, B .Roberta, Talyfan; 2. T. Williams, Ca.stell- du- 3, T. Walters, Glanlliw. Yearling beifer I, J. H. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr; 2. T. Wal- ters, Glanlliw. Heifer calf, under 12 months: 1 H W Thomas. Benallt; 2, T. Thomas, Talvclyn; 3. T. Walters, Glanlliw. Cow. Chan- nel lsland breed, in full profit: 1, D. M..Tones, Bettws; 2 and 3, J. Jones. Gwenlais Fawr. Best beast in the show: 1. T. Williams. Caa- telldu. MILKING COMPETITION. Best yield of milk of normal quality: 1. B. Roberts. Talyfan; 2. J. and T. Mathias, Pontardulais; 3. W. Thomas. Brynuyfydd. PIGS. Board, any breed or age: 1. and 2. J. and T. Mathias. Pontardulais. Sow, any breed, under 9 months old: 1. J. and T. Mathias; 2, Jonah, Fforestfach. Store pig. under breed, under 9 months old (open to cottagers only): 1, H. Carl. Pontlliw. SHEEP DOGS. Collie dog or bitch'. 1. T. E. Owen, Scottee; 2, T. Williams, Castelldu. Dog or bitch, for which the owner holds an exemption from license: 1, T. Williams, Castelldu. SUNDRIES. Sheaf of wheat: 1. T. Evans, Hendrewen: 2. A. W. Harris, Gwenlais Fach. Sheaf of barley: 1. H. H. Harris. Gwenlai? Fach; 2, T. Waiters, Glanlliw. Sheaf of oats: 1, D. Joseph. Ffosfach; 2, A. W. Harris, Gwenlais Joseph. Ffosfach; 2. A. W. Harris, Gwenlais Fach; 3, P. Anthony, Cefn Forest. Six man- golds: 1. T. James. Killay; 2 and 3, D. Jones, Wern Fawr. Six swedes: 1. D. JiJSeph, Ffos- fach- T. Phillins, Cefn Velindre. Six tur- turnips- 1, D..Tones, Wernfawr; 2. Mrs. Bevan, Coedsae.'on; 3, T. Phillips. Cefn Velindre. Six potatoes: 1. D. Phillips, Parkmill; 2. W. Thomas. Bryndafydd. Six onions: 1, D. Thomas; Parkmill 2, J. R. Phillips, Cefn. Six parsnips: 1. Phillips, Pontardulais. Six car- rots: 1, JB. Sampson.. Portardulais. Sin. leeks: 1. P! fillips, Pontardulais; 2. D. Thomas, Parkmill. Six kidney beans-. 1, D. Thomas. Parkmill. Butter, fresh: 1. Miss Anthony. Cefn Forest; 2. Miss 0. L. Owen, Cwm-howell: 3, Miss S. A. Parries. Gwenlais Fach. Best loaf: 1. Miss E. Comey, Pontlliw; 2. Miss Evans, Buck Inn. Pontlliw; 3. Miss Sees. PronyrhpoL TURN-OUTS (Open). Single harness horse, mare or gelding, any height: 1. J. and T. Mathias, Pontardulais; 2. J. Eastment, Pontardulais. Single har- ness, mare or gelding: 1. T. J. Workman, Porthyrhyd; 2, E. Jones, Tumble; 3. H. Jones, Uplands. Pontardulais. Tradesman's turn- out (single horse) more or gelding: 1. T. and J Mathias, Pontardulais; 2. J. E. Eastment. Pontardulais; 3. W. T. Rees, Pontardulais. Farmer's turn-out: 1, T. and J. Mathias, Pon- tardulais; 2, T. Thomas. Talyclyn; 3, Tom Harry, Penyfode. Ladies' driving competi- tion 1 and 2 divided between Mrs. Eastment, Pontardulais, and Miss Blodwen Mathias, Pontardulais. Single harness pony, mare, or gelding: 1, J. E. Jones, Tumble; 2. W. Thomas. Gorseinon. TROTTING MATCH (Open). One mile match for cobs: t, D. Evans, Gors- las; 2. J. Grove. Swansea; 3. T. Jenkins, Pentre, Pontardulais. One mile match for ponies: 1, A. Smith, Brynamman; 2. J. Grove. Swansea; 3. R. Llewellyn, Gianamman. POULTRY. Cock (Minorcas, leghorns or Andalusians): 1 D. Thomas; Parkmill. Hen (Minorcas, leghorns, or 1 Andalusians): 1 and 2. D. Thomas, Parkmill; 3, F. Winkley. Swansea. Cock (Orpington, Plymouth rock, or Wyan- -dottes): 1. D. Thomas, Parkmill; 2. D. O. Jones, Clydach; 3. Dan Owen. Llanon. Hen (Orpington, Plymouth rock or Wyandottesl: 1 D. Thomas. Parkmill; 2, D. O. Jones, CJy- dacb; 3/ D. Thomas, Parkmill. Cock (any variety): 1. D. Thomas. Parkmill; 2. J. R. Cooper, Landore; 3, J. Williams, Pontardu- lais. Hen (any variety): 1. D. Thomas. Parkmill; 2. D. 0. Jones. Clydach; 3, J. R. Cooper, Landore. Cock (any variety): 1. J. Williams, Pontardulais. Class 82: 1. U. Grif- fiths, Swansea. Pair of ducks: 1, LI. Griffiths, Swansea. Pigeon 1. D. Thomas, Parkmill; 2, J R. Cooper, Landore. Turkey: 1, T. Wil- J R. Cooper. Landore. Turkey: 1. T. Wil- liams, Castelldu. Gander: 1, Dl. Owen, Cwm- I howell; 2. Mrs. Williams, Gwenlais Fawr; 3. Mrs. Jones. Gwenlais Isaf. HONEY. Best 31bs of extracted honey: 1, Miss C Clement, Penllergaer; 2. J. Thomas, Salem BORING COMPETITION. With two strikers: 1. T. Evans. Ammanford- Z, R. W. Gwenter. Pontlliw; 3, J. Mathias' Pontlliw. With one striker: 1. T. Evans' Ammanford; 2, C. Taylor. Pontardulais- 3' G. Jones. Pontlliw.
FIRST GLAMORGANS IN CAMP.
FIRST GLAMORGANS IN CAMP. OPENING DAYS AT SOUTH HOOK. The 1st Glamorgan R.G.A. Volunteers arrived at Milford Haven by G.W.R. special train at 8.15 011 Saturday evening, and marched thence, headed by their regimental band, to South Hook Camp. Adjoining the camp is the important fort of South Hook, and opposite, across the water, is Chapel Bay fortress, where a strong battery of Regulars are now encamped. The advance party, which has been in camp some days, have had changeable weather, but have got through a dead of work. The officers in camp at present are Colonel A. S. Gardner (com- manding), Major Davey, Capt. G. Stratford Burton, R.A. (ad jutant), Captains T. Brad- ford, T. G. Gregor, Howell Thomas, Captain and Quartermaster J. Davies, Surgeon-Cap- Iain Arthur Davies, Surgeon-Lieut. F. G. Thomas, Lieut. F. H. Edwards, and Lieut. Gardner.. On Sunday morning divine service was con ■ ducted, I&ev. Edmund J. Howells, B.D., vicar of Milford Haven officiating. The band accompanied the hymns, and the men ja-nêd heartily in the singing. In the afternoon the band, under Bandmaster G. Hanney, played selections. The regiment consists oi eight companies :—Nos. 1, 2, 3 (Swansea), 4, (Morriston), 5, and 8 (Briton Ferry), 6, (Skewen), 7 (Neath), and the total number, all ranks, is 550. The date of the inspection has not yet been decided. Brigadier-General Hoiford Walker, com- manding the district, will be the inspecting officer.
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SWANSEA AMATEUR ATHLETIC SPORTS.
SWANSEA AMATEUR ATHLETIC SPORTS. BANK HOLIDAY EVENTS ON THE CRICKET FIELD. YEOMANS CREATES ANOTHER RECORD. WILKIE BEATS FENWICK IN 100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. The Swancoa Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club held their annual autumn sports a.t the Cricket Field on Monday. Half-mile cycle open handicap.—1, Jaa. Lewis, lianelly; 2, Wm. Powle, Staunton A.C. 3, Albert Ace, Swansea A.C. 100 yards Hat, Welsh championship.—1, C. E. Wilkie, Swansea A.C.; 2, Percy Fen- wick (holder), Swansea and Highgate. Won in 10 one-filth sees. 220 vards flat. Welsh championship.—1, Percv Fenwick; 2, Arthur Weare, Mountain Ash F.C. 3, E. E. W,akir.s, Abergavenny A.C. Won in 22 cne-nfth aecs. 440 ynrdn flat Weleh Championship.—1, H. M. King, N«wport; 2, D. R. Richards, Swansea. Time, 55i sees. High jump.—1, W. W. Jones, unat- r tached 2, C. E. Sederman, St. Saviour's Gym. 3, Thomas Griffin, Cray Water Works. Height 4ft. llin. During the afternoon, Mr. A. T. Yeotna^s the champion walker of England, gave an exhibition mile walk. 120 yards (scratch) handicap.—1, C. E. Watkins, Abergavenny; 2, C. E. Wilkie, Swansea 3, F. J. Manning, Swansea. Half-mile flaA handicap.-l, T. W. Morris, Bristol and Newport; 2, M. D. Mqrgaa, Swansea 3, J. Danes, Swansea. 100 yards boys' handicap.—1, K. Cooper; 2, W. Jones, Swansea; 3, Percy White, Swansea. One mile bicycle (scratch).—1, H. Minton, Cheltenham 2, Albert Ace, Swansea; 3, W. Poole, Staunton C.C.
WHOSE WERE THE TOOLS?
WHOSE WERE THE TOOLS? TWO MORRISTON MEN CHARGED. At Swansea on Tuesday, John Edwards, labourer, Bush-row, Morriston, and John Lewis, labourer, Dillwyn-street, Morriston, were tbargl- J with stealing tools, value 22, from the Machinery Works, Morriston, the property of Charles Williams. Mr. Leyson prosecuted Mr. Harris defended. Complainant and P.C. Eynon repeated evi- dence already given. J. R. Coates, store- keeper, identified the tools. Edwards said the tools belonged to him, and he was taking thim from his mother's house. He visited different parts of the r country to do work for complainant. When the complainant told him the tools were his, he offered to go to the police station and find out who the owner was. By Mr. Leyson: Prosecutor had put some tools in his box so that he might bring a charge against him. Defendant admitted he had once been convicted for felony. Lewis also pleaded not guilty, and Mrs. Edwards scid the tools had been kept in their house for years. But when shown the tools, she failed to recognise some of them as belonging to her son. Alice Ann Williams, married sister of Edwards, and Richard Evans gave evidence. As tbsre was a doubt in the case, defen- dants were dismissed. Applause ill ooast instantly suppressed.
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I During the third heait of the one mile bicycle race riders collided, and James Lewis, one of the cyclists, knocked his head against the saddle of one of the machines. He "'taB not badly injured. 100 yards flat (scratch).—1, G. R. Walker, Bristol A.C. 2, T. Arthurs, Newport Har- riers 3, W. Grail, Newport Harriers. 120 yards hurdle handicap.—1, W. Tilt, St. Saviours Gym. 2, T. B. Williams, Castle- ton Harriem; 3, C. V. Sederman, St. Savi- our's Gym. Two mile walking handicap.—1, A. T. Yeomans, Swansea (12 min. 52 1-5 sees.) 2, M. Parker, Clydach; 3, Griff. Walters, Swansea. 220 yards flat handicap.—1, W. Sheehan, Cardiff; 2, C. E. Wilkie, Swansea; 3, Thos. Evans, St. Mary's C.C. 200 yards boys' handicap.—1, T. Fond; Z, J. Thomas 3, E. C. Carr. 440 yards flat handicap.—1, T. J. Mann- ing, Swansea A.C. 2, E. C. Sederman, St. Saviour's 3, O. E. Morgan, Swansea A.C. One mile flat handicap.—1, T. Arthurs, Newport; 2, G. R. Walker, Bristol A.C.; 3, J. Henwood, Swansea A.C.
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result was that you could not have seen as distinctly as Long said he cawl-f could not hare seen as distinct as he said, no. 6ir! You bad an additional reason. Did not a man named Coleman come to you?—Yes, on Saturday night, and I took his statement. Y L He gave you a circumistantial account of what happened ?—'Yes, arid lie signed it. ou tested the truth of Coleman's story and found it untrue?—Yes, sir. He told you he saw various things which he could not have seen ?-Yes. And you considered his evidence worth- less, and did not (".111 him ?-That is so. Mr. Francis Williams was desirous of putting questions respecting Coleman's statement, but his Lordship demurred. He thought it quite right tha.t the police should reject those witnesses who were unworthy. Mr. Francis Williams: I am going to sug- gest. some exaggeration in Long's istory. His Lordship You may go as far as that. Mr. Williams, however, did not pursue his cross-examination. Sister Margaret Bennett, a nurse at the Hospital, said cm the evening of the date of the tragedy the body was taken to the Casualty Department and Dr. Marks sum- moned. Xiife was extinct when admitted. Witness searched the deceased's clothes ■" nd found an emptv purse. There was one slid- ing- in silver and gili, in coppers m the pockets. GOUGH'S LODGING-HOUSE, THROUGH BACK OF WHICH THE TRAGEDY WAS WITNESSED. WAS WITNESSED. Dr. Marks, senior house surgeon at Swan- sea Hospital, said the deceased was adml.ved at 10.30 p.m. The body was quite .va.r-n. ihe face was congested and blue. The ears and nose were also blue; the tongue was swollen and covered with dirt. Witness assisted in taking photos of the head and t neck. On the left side of the neck there were two marks—each an inch long—and were probably caused by the thumb. There was a similar nail mark rather higher up. At the angle of the '.a,w there wa.s a big bruise and a big finger-mark impression on the cheek. On the right side of neck, be- tween the point of the chin and the angle cf the jaw, there was another impression of finger nails. Lower down was another fin- ger nail mark, more distinct. On the right wrist and forearm was a bruise and one nail mark. There were no other '"narks of an.v kind. The marks on the neck were con- sistent with Long's story. Witness and Dr. EJsworth came to the conclusion the woman's left side of the neck had been grasped by the left hand, while the right held her The photos were taken on Sunday afternoon. On the following day witness made a postmorten examination. There was a fracture of the hyoid bone in the neck. There were signs of deal*, from asphvxia. All the internal orgal16 were healthy. Death was due to asphyxia by strangulation. It would taire from three to five minutes to cause death by pressure on the wind pipe. Witness was present at the exhumation, and Dr. Elsworth examined the gullet. There wos nothing in it, and there was no- tnmg to alter witness's previous opinion of the cause of death. Cross-examined It seemed as though the e'a deceased's right wrist had been held to pre- vent her using it. CORNER IN PADLEY'S YARD, STRAND, WHERE THE BODY WAS FOUND. Mr. Francis Williams: How much money did you have with you? Witness: About 17s. Did you spend a good deal?—I spent a. k>t on Friday night. I was in a public-house a lot. Did you buy anything for yourself?—On Saturday I got a pair of trousers for 4s. 6d. Prisoner proceeded to say that at ten o'clock, after having been in two public- houssifc he walked up the Strand and met "this woman." He had never seen nor spoken to her before. Mr. Francis Williams: And what passed then? Dr. Elsworth said he saw the bodv at the Hospital about 12.30 on the Sunday. There were a number of marks on the face a.nd neck, and the witness corroborated the last witness. This was the case for the Crown, which closed at 4.15. This closed the case for the Crown. PRISONER CALLED: HIS EVIDENCE. Mitchell was at once called to give his evi- dence, and was taken into the witness-box, the two prison warders standing near. He said he was a labourer at the International Colliery, Abercrave. He was born in Lon- don, and his father, an upholsterer, was now II in Margate. Mr. Francis Williams: You had come to Swansea the night before this happened?— Yes. Did you come down to work?—No, siraply to pass the week-end. Prisoner said he stayed at Vaughan's lodging-house. He went out in the morn- ing and afternoon and had '-one drink.