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the injured. D- J. Roofers, at Lianelly HospitaJ, com- poond fracture above ankle, and scalp. wounds. The following were attended to by T. Howells and Dr. Roderick, and removed home: Tom Griffiths, Pehcan, badly bruised about body. John Thomas John. incised wound on 6g ad injured thigh. Several scalp wounds. John Owen, bruised an over body. Ifevid Williams, boy. contusion of Hip and ankle: SCR,IP wounds- A number of residents immediately "lent conveyances to the pit so that the injured might be immediately removed. The colliery is owned by Mr. iJuward wwWiw feTfliklnB, jiaviag maa^ aged by Mr. Evans, formerly of the Gwen ) dreath. 'I he maximum outrr.it is 2,000 toes per day, and there is crushing machinery at the mouth of the pit capable of dealing with 1,000 tons. The "main road" where the accident enred varies m width, and there would Ve from eighteen inches to a yard on either side of the tram-lines, with a few safety places for the men to turn into when the "jour- ney" is running along the road. The "journey" that ran wild on Satur day wa-s the last, and consisted of ten trams, hitched together in the usual way. by means of a pin running through a stesl plate at front and ba<-k. When the trams began to run back the first had actually reached the surface nd remained there. The weight of the nine trams behind would all be upon the ste^l plate at the back of the first tram, and it snapped right across. Before the men were overtaken, the "jour- nev" had run back a distance est inated from 125 to 14-) yards, and must have been tn.- velling at a tremendous speed. It is customary to attach a "hanger'' or bar to the tram at the end of a journey and this bar should have the effect of immediately throwing the trams off the rails. This is a point that will probably be dealt with fully at the coroner's inqury. We are given to understand that no fatal accidents have previously occurred at Waun- clyn, but in one or two instances men have been overcome by gas. Dr. Howells, who was somewhat ex- hausted after his nntiring efforts to relieve the sufferings of the injured, was seen Ly our representative late on Saturday even- ing, and said that the injuries in me of the fatal cases were of a shocking char- acter- The village, he was pleased u> state, was pecculiarly free from serious accidents- j Ths doctor also referred to the prompti- tude with which the injured were removed to the surface by their comrades, and the prompt assistance recd^rad by Dr. Roderick, Lianelly. The Trimsaran men have the reputation of being the smartest colliers in the county, and at timbering and colliery competitions almost invar i. amy cairy oif the chi^f prizes, Some of the injured were too unwell to give an account of their awful experiences. David Williams (Coalpit), the lad who had a miracolous escape, one of the men who stood by his side being knocked off his! feet by a tram and killed, was very cheer- j ful when seen by one of our reporters, at his home, but could not g-ive very mu^h information beyond stating that the trams came upon them so suddenly that they comd not get away, and that no sooner had thev passed along than there was a heavy fall. On Saturday arrangements had been made ■ for the holding: of a monstre tea in the vil- lage, and this had to be abandoned. It was anticipated that the inquest would be opened on Mondav. INTERVIEWS WITH THE SUR- VIVORS. Joseph John, Waunclyn, who was iyng: in bed bandaged, said he could "say noth- ing. Something came down upon me sud- denly, and I can onfly remember being crushed to the earth and kept there for i some time." PINNED BY THE RUBBISH. Thos. Griffiths, Waunclyn, was InlV slightly injured, and able to give a coherent account of the disaster. He says he jumped into a manhole when he heard the trams tearing down, together with a little ia4 named Johnny Owens, and tha trams upset | in the vicinity of his refuge- The left side of Griffiths' head was pinned down by a fall of rubbish, and he could not move it. Continuing his narrative, he said "For-1 tunatelv I had sufficient soace to breathe In this shelter with me was the little or- phan boy, Owens, who was crying Pifitutiv and praying. This was heartrending, but it was nothing compared with the groans and the cries of the in inn d men near me. I heard the hov call for David Morris ind a fellow-workman was crying like a child. Although I did not feel any pain of body myself, there wns this acronising experience of having to listen to the distressing cries of my more unfortunate comrades. If it had b<H-n over in a few minutes it would not have been so bad, but I had to remain m this posit.inn for over two hours before I was rescued." YOUTH'S MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. David Williams, a youth, who was aho injured said he saw two men cut down by the trams. "I was a little way behind and I clung to some timber that had partly been loosened. What took place after th-lt I can't tell you. I was struck by some stones and timber, and my foot- was wrenched between one of the trams and the side. I i also had a severe blow on my hip, and on j mv head is a wound caused by some falling stones or -timber. How it was that I es- caped I can t tell you. I was close to the men who were killed, and I don't think that it was anything I did that saved me." DOCTOR AND THE SHOCKING IN- JURIES. Dr. Howell said he happened to be at- tending a patient in a house close to the collierv, when he heard of the disaster. The first two bodies he saw, those of Tilley and Ben Davies, were shockingly mutilated; so! also were Rees Capel and Lodwig. "Never have I seen such awful mangling and rau- tilation. The limbs were all doubled up, the features distorted—in fact, it was deaA in its most shocking Torm." The doctor expected that John Owen red Tom Griffiths would completely recover; but he was not surprised to hear that Price had succumbed in hospital. TOM GRIFFITHS' MIRACULOUS PRESERVATION. One of the rescuing party told a press- man that "the miracle has been the escape of Tom Griffiths. Miracles can't be ex- plained, nor is there any explanation of his being saved from death. The fall itself was quite sufficient to kill any man, not to speak of the iniuries which he had received 1-e- fore the fall took place. After we had got him out his first question to us was 'Boys, was the safety tail-bar all right on the last tram?"' "What was your reply?" aeked the re- porter. "Well, I corIdn't sav, because T wss ofc one of the party, nor did T see the journey of trams." The safety ba.r is supposed to come into action when the trams run wild, and throw them off the rails. COLLIERY MANAGER AND THE DISASTER. Mr. T. W. Evans, colliery manager, 'Dd Mr. W. J. Graham, secretary of the Trim- saran COjiier7 Co., were interviewed on the cause of the disaster. MT, Evans said the coupling plant of the first of nine trams snapped on the brow of the slant, through a breakage of the coupling plate. Thero was no defect or flaw in the latter, the general manager of the colliery intervened. Mt. Evans, continuing, Mid that by pat- I ting detached the other eight trams wrs L precipitated down the slant 155 yaxcu., bringing down a hoavy fall of roof and tim- ber, with which the trams collided- c'he eight trams slipped back with velocity while the men were coming up, and before most of them were ;ible to take advantage of the numerous manholes they were crushed be- neath the wagons, and some of the poor fellows were killed outright. The secretary again interposed and said "We provide a train of trams for the men, but they did not wait and use a 'journey,' and they unfortunately met with this dis- aster. (To the manager) That is so, is ;1, not?" A DREAM THAT CAME TRUE. Mr. Thomas Evan Davies, late mining; engineer to Carmarthenshire County Coun-1 cil, was one of the foremost on the scene. He said that the runaway jourrrev passed Ben Lloyd ;md yet it killed and fearfully, 'mangled Ben Davies, his son-in-law, who, was within a few yards of him. One man,; William Williams (continued Mr. Da-vies) said he dreamt the previous night t-hit something awful was going to happen. He was uneasy all day. His mind was dwell- ing on the slant. and on leaving his work-. ing place at the stall, he said "Be careful. I am afraid something will hawen." On taking a rest at the very bottom of the; slant, he saw that the "speck" (the col- liers' train) wa6 very slowly coming down, His fears were intensified, and he felt tha.t something was the matter. Up they went to the surfa-ce, and within 120 yards, say, from the pit's top they saw the calamity—and nis dream came true VISIT FROM THE MINERS' AGENT Mr. W. Morgan, miners' asrent, Ystrad- gynla;s, and Mr. Dd. Randell, so M tor, visits! Trimsaran on Sunday and investi- gated the disaster. DEATH INTERVENES: LLANELLY CASE ADJOURNED At Lianelly on Monday Mr. Edmunds i mentioned the case of Lloyd versus Ret's Rees. which was on the list. On account of the sad fatality at Trimsaran. asked for an adjournment. The brother of Rees Rees was one of the unfortunate men killed and the brother-in-law of the com- plainant was injured. The adjournment was granted. THE CORONER'S INQUIRY OPENS: STORY OF THE ACCIDENT. The inquest on the bodies of the six men who lost their lives at the Waunhir Colliery, Trimsaran, on Saturday, opened at Capel Als, Lianelly, on Tuesday morning, before j Mr. W. Buckley Roderick, coroner. Mr. White, Inspector of Mines, Mr. D- Randall (Messrs. Randall Saunders and Randall), and some of the colliery officials were pre- sent; also Mr. J. D. Morgan Ystradgyn-j lais, miners' agent, representing the Antha- cite Miners' Association. Mr. Randall ap- peared for the relatives and the Miners' Association at the adjourned inquest. Mr. Lewis, Chief Inspector of Mines, and two delegates of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain, will be in attendance, as is cus- tomary when five or more men are killed at j the same time. The gentlemen of the jury were :—Messrs. J, Griffiths (Thomas-street), J- Francis, J- Rees, W. J. Davies, Theo. Jones, Herbert Rees, J. Richards, Wm. Evans, W. Michael, C. A. Morris, T. Edmunds, Watt Beau- mont, and C. Barley. Coroner explained that the iury had hoen summoned to enquire into the deaths of Benjamin Davies, David Lodwig, A Liley, J. Rees, D. Davies, and E. L. Price The six young men were between the ages of 16 and 52, and continuing, the Coroner said: This is one of »he most distressing accidents it has b-Mn my duty to enquire into so far as colliery accidents are con- cerned. It is certainly the most distressing case we have bad in the district. As some of you know cases under similar circumstan- ces ha.ve occurred to this, where one life has been lost by a colliery accident, but no case in which anything like the loss of life that has occurred in this instance. I wish to express my sympathy with the re- latives of the men. The circumstances un- der which they met their death are as fol- lows :—At one o'clock on Saturday a jour- ney of about nine trams was being sent up out of the slant at the colliery. Some of. them, continued the Coroner, had seen a colliery flange, and were aware that some of them had a greater incline than others, DAVID LODWICK, Who was killed in the Trimsaran Pit accident. (Photo by H. A. Chapman, Swansea). On top they found a double course, where the trams came over the incline. In this particular cast) there were nine trams, and as the last tram neared the top it appeared the hitching plate, which was made of iron, snapped- Attached to the plate was a I coupling connecting the other trams. When the plate snapped it released eight trams, and they ran down the slant, killing several men and injuring several others. Death seemed to have been practically instanta. nfous. The time which elapsed from the release of the trams to the time they ran into the men was only a matter of seconds, and the men could have had very little warning. In order that colliers might get out of the way manholes had to be pro- vided in the roadways. It would be for them to see whether the necessary precau- tion had been taken to provide 6ucn man- holes. They would also direct their atten- tion to the damaged plate, and see if it was capable of bearing the strain pressed on it. There were devices for preventing trams from running back when anything happen- ed in this way. They oould see whether a.ny such devices were in use at the colliery, There was no rule compelling workmen to use the bar-hook They could, however, have an opportunity of deciding whether precautions of this description were taken. There might be other points during the course of the inquiry which it would be their duty to make known and to ascertain whether the men met their deaths accident- ally, or whether there was criminal neglig- ence. He proposed to visit the hospital, and see the body of the lad Price; they would then go to Pwll and see the body of Dd. Davies, and from there to Llanbury, to view another body, and then to Trim- saran to see two more, afterwards visiting one at a house on Pembrey Mountain. He pro- posed to take evidence of identification at the houses, so that it would not be necessary for the relatives to attend the adjourned in- quest. He would also have formal medical evidence at Trimsaran. He then proposed to adjourn the inquiry until Friday, so that the whole of the circumstances could be gone into. It might not then be necessary to have a further adjournment. Richard Price, collier. Trimsaran. deposed that the deceased Arthur L. Price (16) was his son and lived with him. He was em- ployed at the Waunhir Colliery. Nurse Alieo Edwards stated that the lad Price died at the Hospital on Saturday evening about six o'clock. The jury then proceeded to view the bodies, after which the evidence of Dr Howell was taken. They also intimated tha.t they wished to visit the colliery and the Coroner stated that arrangements would be made. The inquiry was then adjourned nntil Friday.

Ffairfach County Schools, Llandilo, which have been elosed for three weeks, owing to an epidemic of measles, will continue clfiaed for another two weeks, as ths dieeaso i ;is act abating.

ABERAVON TRAGEDY. SON-IN-LAW ARRESTED AND CHANGED. OLD IRISHWOMAU'S FATAL FALL STORY OF THE ST RUGGLE AT THE ST AH \s. Charlotte-street, Aberavon — one of the darkest and dirtiest slums in the town —was on Friday night the scene of a tragedy which has sinee culminated in the death of an old woman named Mary Ring, ?-nd for which her son-in-law has been arrested on a charge of causing her death. Charlotte- street is one of the oldest streets of Aber- avon, leadLig from Church-street to Wern- street, and close to the Aberavon Market. The houses are all of the most dingy descrip- tion with small rooms and low roofs, and the street is lit with but three lamps. It is a very narrow thoroughfare, and is in- habited chiefly by Irish people and sailors! there being a lodging-house in the street, and it has often been called "Paddv'6 Arcade." Definite information regarding the tragedy is difficult to obtain, as the victim of the alleged assault died at midday on Saturday without regaining consciousness. At No. 16 lived Edward Mahoney (the pri sMMr), who had recently been employed at- mortar engine-driver for Mr. E. Groom, contractor, his wife, son and daughter, and his wife's mother, Mary Ring, the deceased The latter was about 68 years of age, and had lived in Charlotte-street for many years. Recently, however, she had resided alter- nately with her daughter in Charlotte-sirce; and another at Danygraig, near Swansea She had only returned to Charlotte-street a few days previous to her unfortunate death. The first that was known of the tragedy toas on Friday night, when at 11 o'clock John Mahoney, son of the prisoner, went to the police station and asked that a police- man should be sent down to No. 16. P.S, Phiiiips immediately dispatched P.C.'s Young and Davies. When Young got to the house he found the door shut on the inside. He heard a lot of scuffling, and asked to be admitted. Eventually the door was opened by prisoner's wife, and stretched across two chairs on the side of the room was the un- conscious body of Mary Ring, with a large wound on the back of the head. Prisoner, his wife, son and daughter were in the room, and prisoner's son said: "He done it" (pointing to his father); "he has killed gra.nny. He pushed her downstairs." Meanwhile deceased's son had been called, j This man, Cornelius Ring, who lives in Wal- nut Tree-lane, went for a doctor, and soon Dr. Pryce Roberts was upon the scene, and- rendered all possible aid to the unconscious victim. Meanwhile P.C. Young interrogated those present wi.li regard to the statement of the son, but found the inmates very reticent. Edward Mahoney was then arrested on the charge of causing grievous bodily harm to his mother-in-law, and he was conveyed to the police station. Meanwhile Sergt. Preece, Port Talbot, and Sargt. Phillips, Aberavon, made further investigations. From inquiries made by our Aberavon re- porter, it appears that Mahoney went home Late on Friday night. He appeared to be in rather a bad temper, and grumbled because there was no supper ready. It is alleged that an altercation then ensued between pri- soner and his mother-in-law, and eventually the latter went upstairs out of the way. Mahoney followed her upstairs and a struggle took place at the top of the stairs. Whe- ther she wag flung or fell down the stairs remains a mystery, but she came down the stairs head first, alighting on her head. Prisoner then came down, and, realising what had happened, sent his son for the police, and also called deceased's son, Cor- nelins." The examination of Dr. Pryoe Roberts showed that the unfortunate victim bad re- ceived coaieussion of t.he brain. She was placed in a bed in the front room, where she usually stays, and here she passed away soon after one o'dock on Saturday without hav- ing regained consciousness. Prisoner was brought up on Saturday and remanded until Thursday, bail being allowed in two sureties of JB25 each. DEATH OF THE VICTIM. Almost immediately as the court rose the police were informed that the unfortunate woman had died. The magistrates, who had not left tbe court-room, thereupon the prisoner up again and withdrew the bail remanding him in custody until Thumsdayj and prisoner, who did not make any reply, was taken below. Subsequently, howeveT, about five o'clock the prisoner was a.gain taken before Mr. H. Walsh and arraigned on the charge of hav- ing caused the death of the woman Mary Ring. Inspector Edwards said that in view of the inquest taking place on Monday, he asked that prisoner be remanded to the cells, to that he might attend the inquest. It would only be in justice to the prisoner to be pre- sent at the inquest, and he could then be brought up again on the murder charge. This request was immediately acceded to, and prisoner was again placcd in the cells. THE DECEASED'S CAREER. Mary ning, the deceased woman, was a very old dame, apparently between 66 and 68 years of age. Her husband died at Char- lotte-street sixteen years ago, and they had lived at Aberavon for many years. De- ceased had two daughters—one, the wife of prisoner, and the other a Mrs. Baker, who resides at No. 8, Gelli-street, Danygraig, Swansea—aiid one, son, Cornelius, who re- sides a.t Walnut Tree-lane, Aberavon. The old woman was well known in the neighbour- hood, and was a devout Catholic. Prisoner, who had never been in any trouble before, had previously worked as a dock labourer, but latterly had been em- ployed as mortar engine-driver. The tragedy has caused considerable com- motidn in the town. OPEN VERDICT RETURNED AT THE INQUEST. An inquest was held upon the body of Mrs. Mary Ring (68), widow, who met her death on Friday by falling downstairs at No. 16, Charlotte-street, Aberavon, on Tuesday morning at the Aberavon Police Court. THE ACCUSED'S SON'S EVIDENCE. John Mahoney, son of the accused, No- 16, Charlotte-street, tinworker, said he could not say how old his grandmother was. He was present when deceased met her death. Coroner. Was your father present?—Yes. Where?—In bed, sir. What time did he go to bed?—-He came in about 11 o'clock and went to bed shortly afterwards. Who was upstairs when your granny fell down ? Only father and granny. Who wae in the house downstairs?— Mother and me. When she fell down did you go to your uncle?—Yes, sir. I went to fetch him. I then ra.n up to the Police Station for a policeman. What for?—Because she had fallen down over the stairs, and I thought she was dead. Had there been any quarrel going* on at the house?—Yes, sir. Between whom?—My father and mother. What did you eay at the Police Station? —I told them to go quickly, as granny had fallen down over the stairs. In answer to the Coroner, witness said "I do not know whether she fell down or whether my father threw her down. I cannot answer for that." Did. the policeman go down at once?—He followed in about five or ten minutes. Was the door open?—Yes, IÍr. Was it open when P.C. Yeong come to the house?—Yes. Did you say Anything to Constable Young when he arrived?—No, sir, Did you iay to him that it was he (mean- ing your father) who pushed your granny downstairs ?—-No, sir, You deny iij—«*, downstairs ?—-No, air, You deny iij—«*,

,-+ AXFY Bridget's Ultimatum. Mistress—" Well, Bridget How are you this morning ?" Bridget—" Able to sit up and give notice, mum, if you don't give me Fels- Naptha to work with." ylnty Drudge ( asidt )-" Bridget is a good, sensible girl with a mind of her own." Do you do your family washing the Fels-Naptha Nlay ? Oh You don't think clothes can be cleaned without boiling, unless injurious chemi- cals are used Well, you're wrong, all wrong. Fels-Naptha soap is absolu- tely free from the chemicals you dread. It cannot injure fabrics or colours. It loosens every speck of dirt and the dirt comes out with very little rubbing and a thorough rinsing. b 'o. When you use Fels-Naptha, follow the directions. Here they are: Soap the white clothes with Fels-Naptha, roll and soak in cold or lukewarm water about thirty minutes. Then rub out slightly and rinse thoroughly- your clothes are ready for the line. Isn't it worth trying? i

The following artistes have been engaged III open verdict. a_ ..1 "■ 111 ssa The following artistes have been engaged for the concert of the Lianelly Orchestral Society: —Miss Owy Evans, soprano Mr. W. Valentin, baritone Mr. J. Owen, Bir- mittr,l>nina. 'calloi&t.

1 WILL RESIGN." 'I ASQUITH AND HOME RULE. WILL NOT TOLERATE IT. Speaking in the House of Commons 4,n Monday night, Mr. Asquith, in dealing with an attack by Lord Percy on the Government, made a. pronouncement of great importance on the Home Rule question. He said:- "All Lord Percy has to go on with regard to our Irish proposals are the declarations of the Prime Minister and Chief cretary, in which there was nothing at all novel— declarations that they retained their con- viction that the ultimate solution of the Irish problem could only be found in some form of what is called Home Rule. "I will say this in the face of the House If, when the scheme of the Government is produced, it contains any provision whica either in letter or in spirit is inconsistent with or is a violation of any pledge, assur- ance, or declaration I have ever given •>«- fore or during the election, and if that can be proved, I will at once resign my post in his Majesty's Government. "I declared at the general election that in my view the introduction or the passing of what is called a Home Rule Bill-a Bill for creating an Irish Legislature with an executive dependent on and responsible to it—would not and could not form part oi the buiiiness of this House of Commons. If I were to be a party to the presentation of any such scheme I should be guilty A I y a breach of faith, and I am not going to recede by one inch from the oisition I took up before the election. "\Ve wish to approach this task perhaps not an heroic scale, but in the spirit of fellowship and in the hope that our efforts will receive the blessing of those who seek peace." — —■—■—i

MORRISTON DEACON. DEATH OF MR. T JONES, PLEASANT- TERRACE. The death took place on Monday evening, nfter a long illness, of Mr. Thomas Jones, Pleasant-terrace. Morriston. Deceased was a deacon at Horeb Welsh Congregational Chapel. For many years be had charge of the Horeb Band of Hope Choir, but this he had to relinquish < n account of ill-health. He was a member of Horeb Bechabites Tent, and a prominent worker in the tem- perance cause.

DRUNKENNESS AT NEATH. CANON HOEST^T AND A DRINKING PROBLEM. Canon Horsley in an article in the London "Daily News" on the drink problem writes "Tt is a scandal that while 'permitting d ran ft Mines s on licensed premises' is ille- gal the number of publicans convicted of or f-ven charged with this offence is absurdly small compared with the myriads who are taker; up for being public drunk and dis- orderly. "Cardiff has 244 persons arrested for drunk- enness, but is absolutely free from permit- ting; and Neath has 311 charged with that -.ta.te which was not allowed to be induced in any public-house or beer shop in the year! Is not it a faroe? I was told last year in Neath that all the public-houses belonged to one brewer, and he was then the Mayor. In such circumstances the ) ;Ijce might desire to spare his blushes."

NEATH COUNTY SCHOOLS. LATE MB. GJBBINS: INSURANCE OF THE STAFF. Neath County School Governors met on Monday, Mr Hopkin Morgan, J.P., pre- siding. Chairman alluded to the late Mr. F J. Gibbins as a faithful, colleague, devoted to his duties as a member. They all deeply regretted his death.—Mr. E. Davies and Mr. L. Powell associated themselves with the Chairman's expressions.—It was rosolved to sympathise with the bereaved family. Mr. E. Powell in view of ihe new Act of next July, moved that the Headmaster in. vite tenders from the assurance companies to cover possible labilities in consequence of accidents to members of the staff for whom the Governors are responsible.—Agreed to. Mr. Powell gave notice to move that Mr. W. Gibbins. Garthmore. be a Governo- in succession to his late father. Mr. F. I. (Fbbins. It was resolved to again allow a grant of X3 for sports.

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FOUNDED IN THE SIXTH CEN- TURY. FAMOUS OLD PONTARDULAIS PARISH CHURCH. A lecture was delivered at the Institute, PooitardulA-is. on Saturday, by Mr. ik--qac L. Davies, headmaster of the Council Schools, on the Old Llandeilo-Talybont Parish Qhurch. Mr. David Thomas, B.A., Mus. Bac., pre- sided. Mr. Isaac Daviies pointed out thaP rhs church is one of the oldest and most interest- ing in the PrinccipaJity. It was founded in the sixth oefntury by Oudooeus, the great Bishop of Llandaff. Thfe present building dates from pre-Norman times. Within its hallowed acre lies buried Ieuan Llawdden (1420—1480), "Llawdden y Fwyall Aur" (the man who formulated a.nd arranged the laws governing Woe-Ieh poetry). "Llawdden" was a native of Pontardralais, being born in Crlyn.llwr.hwr. The lecturer suggested that a movement be initiated for the erection of a monument over the grave of the man to whom Welsh poetry owes so much. He felt feure that if the suggestion was taken up, there would be a rea-dy response from all parts of Wales. In this churchyard also did Dafydd William, Llandeilo Fach, write his immortal hymn, "Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r t-onnau. The present vicar of Llandeilo- Talybont, Rev. W. Morgan, B.A., has 1ac boured well and efficiently in his attempts to preserve the good old relic from ruin and decay.

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CHAMPION WALKER OF WALES. I GETS VALUABLE HELP FROM ZAM- BUK. KEEPS MUSCLES "FIT," SKIN HEALTHY, AND FEET IN GOOD I CONDITION. Mr. A. T. Yeoumaris, the Champion Wal- ker, of Wales, and two miles record-holder of the world, h;>nestly and gratefully ac- knowledges the valuable help Zam-Buk nas given him in his recent walks. That 'fit- ness" of general condition, that strength and elasticity of muscles, and that freedom from skin irritations aJid chafing, which have made possible so great a part of Mr. Yeo- mans' wonderful success, were obtained by his constant use of Zam-Buk, the pure skin- balm and tissue tonic, and his achievements prove the wisdom of choosing such an ideal and unique preparation as Zam-Zuk. A representative of the "Cambria Daily Leader" interviewed Mr. Yeoumajis at I is residence, 21. Earl-street, Hafod, Swansea, in a rcom filled with the shining trophies he had won. "I heard of Zam-Buk," he said. "about ihe beginning of June, 1904, and becrau to use it. You know in walking we have to guard against the chafing and breaking of the skin, and against stiffness of the muscles, partic- ularly the latter. I have used all sorts of embrocations and oils, but I can honestly say that none of them come anywhere near Zam-Buk. I rub it in before I start walk- ing, and when I finish, I find that it is a safe remedy against stiffness- In fact, after its application, I always feel quite fresh again. An application of Zam-Buk, when my limbs have been stiff and aching after arduous exertions, has put me quite right again the same evening. I find, too, that it makes the skin smooth, and quite ends irritation." The reporter asked Mr. Yeoumans what what was the greatest trial he had to con- tend with in walking oontests, and he re- plied, "If you can keep your feet all right, you will do. I have found Zam-Buk splen- did for this. purpose. It heals the skin and soothes and strengthens it." "1 find Zam-Buk a good thing too for bruises and' sores of all sorts. Just a little of it rubbed on will heal them splendidly. When a person changes his work, and finds it a- strain and his muscles get stiff, I know Zam-Buk is good in such cases also-" Zam-Buk is a pure and powerful nourish- ment for skin and muscle—invaluable for cuts, sprains, stiffness, bruises, burns, weak joints, bad legs, piles, running sores, eczema, ulcers, chilblain^ cold sores, fes tering sores, poisoned wounds, and other diseased, iniured and inflamed or irritated conditions of the skin. Every Swansea home needs a box.

SWANSEA GAS COLLECTOR CHARGED. COMPANY PROSECUTE HIM FOB EMBEZZLEMENT. At Swansea on Tuesday, Alfred Chas. Richards. collector, Kensington-crescent, was charged with embezzling £1 4s. 4d.. monies of the Swansea Gas Light Company. Mr Willie Smith, who represented the Company, asked for a remand. He paid he had only been instructed on Monday ar.d it had been impossible to get evidence to- gether. Defendant was remanded for a week, tail being allowed, himself in jE20 and one surety in £10.

SWANSEA ASSAYER'S DEATH. FUNERAL OF ..«R. ARTHUR SINZININEX. The la.te Mr. Arthur Sinzininex, assayer and analytical chemist for Messrs. J. R- Down and Co., metal merchants, was buried at Mumbles Churchyard on Tuesday. The funeral was from Glannant, West Cross, where deceased and his family had, been residing during the absence abroad of Mr. J. R. Leaver, J.P. Rev. Mr. Sinzininex, Wesleyan minister, Minehead (brother) was the chief mourner, and others who attended were Dr. De Veale (Mumbles), Messrs. Les- lie Down. Harold Sweet, and W. Norton (Messrs. J. R. Down and Co.), Phil Bevan (representing the yard men), E. M. Jones (for Mr. J. R. I.JeaY<ei and family), and Mr. T. H. Vaughan (Atlantic Patent Fuel Companv). Mr'. J. R. Down and others sent wreaths. Rev. Harold Williams (vicar) officiated. Mr. B. Beynon was the under- taker.

BOY GOT CAUGHT IN THE SPINDLE. THE DISTRESSING FATALITY AT A MORRISTON WORKS. At Swansea Hospital on Tuesday after- noon an inquest was held on the body of Samuel James Burtonshaw (16), Powell- street, Swansea, a greaser at Duffryn Steelworks, Morriston, who met with a fatal accident on Monday. Mr. White, Assistant Factories Inspector, was present. Wm. Henry Burtonshaw, rigger, father, identified the body. James Donne, Llansamlet, fitter, said shortly before &even on Monday morning he heard a scream and turning round from the engine he was attending, saw deceased turning round a spindle. Witness called out, and the engine was stopped and the machinery. He and others got deceased out from under the spindle. The rolls had been revolving, but there was no bar or ingot passing through at the time. Coroner: Would the boy have any duty to do when the spindle was going round?— No. Would he touch it?—No. Have you any idea why the boy got under I the spindle?—No. Do you think he might have been taken I ill and fell in?—That may be; there was Lobody with him. Witness said deceased was unconscious when they took him out. Some of his clothing ha-d been torn. By Mr. White: Had there been grease on the plank where the lad stood, he might have slipped. By a Juror: The boy was supposed to grease the machinery when in motion. I Dr. Kemp found the lad breathing heavily and semi-conscious. There were bruises and excoriations all over the body. but only one fracture—at the left elbow. He died from shock and probable internal injuries. Mr. Jeremiah Edwards, manager, said he had been unable to find how the boy got on to the spindle. The boy's sole occupa- tion was greasing the neck of the rolls. It would be impossible to grease properly if there was a fence. Coroner said no one was to blame, and jury returned verdict of "Accidental Death."

SWANSEA HORSE SHOW. NEXT SHOW: REPORT .AND BALANCE SHEET. Swansea Horse Show Committee met at the Guildhall on Tuesday/the Mayor (Coun- cillor David Harris), presiding. The follow- ing balance sheet was adopted: Receipts—Balance from 1903, £528. Id; Sub- scriptions..E226 7s. 6d.; Entrance Fees..E?2 58.; Gate Money and Grand Stand..677 12s. bel.; Sale of Catalogues. £6 6s. 9d.; Adver- tisements in Catalogue and Schedule..CIS 3a. 6d.; From Carnival Committee re Grand Stand, £30; Ditto for part expense of other Fixtures, £4 l$s. 2d.; Bomis, Caterer (Mr J. E Fitt). £ 12:' Trade Exhibits..S3; lose on the show. £9 7s. 10d.; total. -6465 3s. 4d Paymente-In Prizes..8219; Grand Stand, Hire of Tents, etc., £111 7s. lid.; Arvertibing. £ li 15s 3d.; Postages a.nd Telegrams, £6 17s. 6d.; Billp>sting. £ 10 16s. 6d.; Printing and Stationery, f:,34 19s. 7d.; Judges Fees and Hotel Expenses. £9 5s.; Secretary's Salary and Commission on Aci.tisements. JE26 158.; Assistance. Ticket Collectors, etc.. £16 2s. 8d.: Swansea Police Band. £ 7 10s.; Prize Bo- settœ. £2 4s. lid; Police Servioee, £3 19s.; Cheque Book. 10s.; total. £465 3s. 4d. It was decided to hold a one-day's show on July 4th. The Mayor was elected Presi- dent Sir Griffith Thomas and ex-Mayor, viee- I.ressi'dents; Mr Fred Parker, secretary; and Mr. 0. 0. Vivian, treasurer. Composition of the priae-list was deferred, pending a meet- ing of the Finance Committee.

"SWEATING" SWANSEA NURSES I NIGHT STAFF WITHOUT A DAY'S HOLIDAY SINCE AUGUST. DISCUSSION BEFORE THE HOSPITAL COMMITTEE. Swansea Hospital Board met on Monday, Mr. D. W. Hughes presiding. ¡. Finance Committee reported that. the amount due to the treasurer was £ 2,127. At the corresponding date last year it was £ 2,272. Receipts to the end of January were £5,321, and expenditure £6,538, the excess of expenditure over income being £ 1,216. Coi. Morgan said the House Committee recommended expenditure on household linen, estimated approximately at £ 260. It was a large amount, but they could not help thoir,selves. Another increase, and one that would add to the expenditure every year, was the necessity of three additional pro- bationers. Mr. Tuckfield said everything was tend- ing towards a large increase. The new probationers would mean an increased ex- penditure of JB160 a year. He did not think they were justified in incurring this ex- pense. Col. Morgan said JB89 was paid in 1906 for help from outside nurses, and last year there was a great increase. Mr. Tuckfield: We have been told before that the nursing staff should be increased to cut down that bill, and yet the bill has come in just the same. Principal Salmon enquired how many of the nursas had not had holidays last year. Secretary; One. Col. Morgan said since August not one of the night nurses had had a single day's holiday, and the Matron had told him she could not release them for some time yet. A member Sweating. Chairman said he would rather face the music (at the Council meeting) for increas- ing the expenditure than explain to the community why they were over-working the nurses. It was nothing but sweating. He was actually ashamed of himself, and was almost sorry these women had no one to fight for them. Mr. H. Watkins: Why can't we have the facts, then, that the House Committee bad ? We have as good hearts as yours. The Secretary read the report of the Matron, who believed that were a com- parison taken of the nursing staff, the lat- ter would be found smaller than was usual in well-oonducted hospitals. Her experi- ence had shown it to be inadequate for some time past. The frequent employment of special nurses from private nursing insti- tutes added considerably to the expenses of the Hospital, without equal benefit. More- over, the monthly day off or night off had frequently not "Been given, and she was still being called upon to give last year's holi- days. The Matron pointed out that while most people have one day's rest in seven, the nurses were working seven days a week. They had one day a month off and 14 days a year. making a total of 26 days a year. Mr. Tuckfield said he did not believe they sweated their nurses. The worst side of the picture had been placed. Even the Chairman—the most enthusiastic—oould onlv tell them that one nurse had not bad her holidays. This talk about sweating was out of place altogether. On a vote being taken, the House Com- mittee's recommendations were adopted. The Chairman announced that the grati- fying total of JE84 had been handed to the Hospital funds, as a result of the recent cinematograph entertainment at the Albert Hall, and the Board were very grateful to Mrs. Aeran Thomas for so handsomely working up the entertainment. The House Committee reported that Thursday, September 26th, had been fixed as the date for Madame Patti's concert. It was aleo reported that JB164 was made by the recent Hospital ball, and the Chair- man thanked the Committee for its success- ful efforts.

RECENT SWANSEA ROBBERY, MONEY TRACED FROM BRYN-ROAD. On the Sunday following the recent vrsit of the Springboks to Swansea, when t>Py met W-^les, it was reported to the Swansea police that a house in Bryn-road, No. 145, occupied by Mr. Meggitt, was broken ;nto j and about £ 30 in money and notes stolen from a bag placed in a chest of drawers in I' a front upper room, facing the main road. The facts suggested that someone got into the house through the window which the servant girl found open. We are in a. position to state that the rooner-od notes have since been traced.

POST FOR MR. W. LLEWELYN WILLIAMS, M.P. I ,I "JUNIOR COUNSEL TO THE POST I OFICE." The Jjondof. correspondent of the "New- castle Datfiy Chronicle," writes:- It is stated on what appears to be reli- able authority that the Attorney General, with the approval of the Postmaster-General, has decided to confer the office of Junior Counsel to the Post Office on the South Wales Circuit, rendered vacant by the ap- pointment of Mr. W. Denman Benson, of Swansea, to a County Court Judgeship, upon Mr. W. Llewelyn Williams, the member for the Carmarthen Boroughs. Applications for the post, it is understood, were made by a large number of members of the Bar. both on the North and South Wales Circuits. Mr Llewelyn Williams during his short Parliamentary career has by his public speeches in the House and on the platform gained a considerable reputation as an crator, whilst his career at the Bar has been conspicuously successful. The recognition of this position implied I in the appointment referred to will be cor- dially welcomed in the country.

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NEATH COUNTY BREWSTER SESSIONS. BENCH'S DECISIONS IN BATCH OF BRITON FERRY CASES. At. Neath County Brewster Sevens on Tuesday afternoon the following l'en.-oes (4 brief report in connection with wnicJi oc- curred in our green edition) were discussed. WHITE LION. BRITON FEB3.Y. Fully licensed hcuse. six days. LicemiM. Mr. John Jenkins, for whom Mr Jpflr^ys appeared. Application will be granted, sub- ject to an undertaking to close side r-ntranca and to put clear glass in the snug. ANCHOR INN. BRITON FERRY. licensee, Mr Hopkin Richards, who has been tenant for seven years. M' W H. David appeared for applicant. Deferred. LION INN. Beerhouss, s-ix days. Licensee. Mr5 Mar- garet Williams. Leased to Mr. Bevan. Un li- able value. £16. Barrelage. 2. and "> ;¡r i dozen bottled bass and stouts weekly. David was for applicant. Deferred. ROSE AND CROWN, BRITON FLRRY. Fully licensed, six days. Licensee, uir Griffith Abraham. Licensed to Mr. Stona, Neath. Licensee was represented by Mr. W. H. David. Rateable value. JE42. Barr-lage, from 3 to 4; and Z4 dozen beers and weekly. Nearest hou&es. The Britanci.-i. and the lyorites, 26ydi and 59yds away. DG- ferred. BRITAXNIA INN. BRITON FERRY. Fully licensed house, seven days. Li -s- ^ee. Anne Perrott. Leased to Mr. Bevan s-ite- able value. JE24 10s. Two to three arr»?is weekly. Mr David represented applicant. Deferred. JUSTICES' REVISED DECISION. At this stage of the proceedings. Mr Lyons Evan-Thomas said that with regard to the announcement made earlier in the proceed- ings with regard to limiting the number o! licenses to be referred for compensation, the justices had now decided to renew the fol- lowing four licenses for the moment:—1The Old Swar., The La.mb a.nd Flag. The Burton Stores, and the Port Walaroo, all of Briton Ferry. The renewal was only for one year and so strongly did the justices feel about thee3 houses that they were not goin £ to ask the owner to do anything with With regard to another, The Ship, whi ii it was proposed to substitute, that matter would bo deferred until Wednesday. The Royal Dock license. Briton Ferry, .U be renewed provided a door at the siw. tx closed UII. an undertaking given by Mr David, who appeared for the applicant !Mrg Norman). The following renewals were def .■eel- Royal Oak, Briton Ferry, licensee. M'.s :\1, Jane Jones, leased to Mr Bevan. Waifs to be built up at rear.—Assembly Room Bri. ton Ferry. Conviction here. Leas-Be to Mr. Bevan. Licensee. Mr Orlando Danie. CROSS KEYS, BRITON FERRY. Licensee. Mrs Emma Daniel. Les-acd to Mr. Bevan. Proposal to rebuild. M; David represented applicant. Plan approved. De- cision deferred. DOCK TAVERN. BRITON PEER L Conviction here. Licensee, Mrs Sarah Ann Karris. Leased to Mr Bevan. Rateable value £33. Mr. David appeared for apphcant.- Mr. Lyon" Evan-Thomas said, respecting the conviction, the justices were not going to take serious notice of it because of the straightforward way in which Mrs Harris gave her evidence. He wished all licensees who got into trouble would act similarly. (To Mr. David): Will that satisfy you?-Mr. David: Yes. sir.—Deferred. MORNING STAR, BRITON FERRY. "Rather a poor house," said Superinu ndeat Menhennick. Rateable value JE16 a year. Licensee. John Watkm Hall. Leased to Mr. Bevan.—Deferred. ROLLING MILL. BRITON FERRY. Beerhouse, seven days. Rateable value, JE19. Leased to Mr. Btvan.—Deferred. VERNON ARMS, BRITON FERRY. £ Licensee, Mrs. Catherine Bevan. AdjournM until Wednesday, because jf an adjoining cottage had "access" to the yard of the house, some means must be devised to "cut it off." GIANT'S ARMS (GIANT'S GRAVE;. Superintendent Menhennick: Fully licensed house. Licensee, Mr. Richard Williams. I-eased to Mr Bevan. Rateable value. Population of Giant's Grave. SSO. Served by two fully licensed houses.—Deferred. SHIP INN, GIANT'S GRA C/E. "House cf a disorderly character said Superintendent Menhennick. "there having been a conviction against a previous t> nar.t, xvno held the iiceniyi tor tnirty years irre- ttent licensee. John William Draise Fully licensed hou&e. Mr. David appear lor the owner. Mr Bevan.—Cro6s-c.iainm; AS far as he knew there was only one convic- tion against the house.—Mr. David saiii that Mr. Beyan proposed to rebuild the Grant's Arms. The Ship was also necessary for ths needs of the ttistrict.—Mr. Lyons Evan- Thomas said the justices were anxious to clear the district as much as possible so that the lioeusees might not be troubled.— Mr David said that all he asked for was the renewal ol vhe Ship for one year.—Mr. Lyons Evan-Thomas tsaid that the Shic Inn appeared to be in the better position.The justices decided to renew the Giant's Arm1* and the Ship, subject to which is to be l'eo built. Plans to be submitted on the 1st cf March. The renewal of the lioense of the house not to be rebuilt to be for one year only. The applications respecting the Bnton Ferry Arms and tne Ivorites' Arms (Briton Ferry), made by Mr David were also con- SldeTlJESDAY AFTERNOON'S DECISION. Eaglesbush Inn—Adjourned nntil ^Edward Cole (off license. Walter-road).— Granted. Grandison Hotel.—Granted.. Crown Hotel.—Granted, subject tc under- taking given. Jersey Arms—Referred for compensation. Harp Inn.—Granted, subject to tht under- taking Old Swan.-Granted. Jj&mb and Flag.—Granted. Morning Star.—Referred for compensation. Belling Mills.—Referred for compensation Briton Ferry Arms.—Referred for compen- sation. White Lion.—Granted, subject to under- taking. Anchor Inn.—Granted, subject to under. taking Ivorites Arms.—Referred for compensation. Ro&e and Crown.—Granted, subject to un- dertaking given. Lion.—Granted, subject to undertaking given. Britannia.—Referred for compensation. Royal Dock Hotel.—Granted, subject to the undertaking given. Royal Oak.—Granted, subject to the under- taking civen. Assembly Booms.—Granted, subject to the undertaking given. Cross Keys—Granted, subject to rebuild- ing. Dcck Tavern.—Granted. Vernon Arms.—Adjourned until Wednes- day. Giant's Arms —Granted. Ship Inn.—Granted. Port Walaroo—Granted. Mr Edward Powell asked the bench to in struct their clerk to aooept servioe of no. tice of appeal in the matter of the Jersey Arms. They assented. Printed ;1; h'r Sot-lb Wales Dai'7 Post N -vspaprr Comply, • Ltd., by PAVTP r> t the Offioel of the "South Wales Daily Port/' SD, High Street, Swansea.

Was 'your father undressed when he went to bed?—No, sir. He had all his clothes on?—Yes, sir. I put him to bed myself. Was he sober?—No, they vvre all drunk— the three of th3m. Were you sober?—Yes. Witness said neighbours named Sullivan placed his e^rand'mother on two chairs after she had fallen down. Coroner: Yõu deny telling P.C. Young that your father pushed her eicwnstairs?— Yes, sir. Have you been talking qLout it to anv. oil" since then?—Only policemen. Have you been got at by anyone?—Mo, sir. Do you say t&e'policeman has told a lie?- -Yes. Witness saM he saw his grandmother ia a heap oft ths floor by the backdoor at the foot of the stairs. Inspector Edwards produced a plan of the house. Coroner How long were your father and mother quarrelling?—About an hour. What was the quarrel about?—About bis supper. Witness could not say how long his grand- mother had been upstairs before she fen down. His grandmother said she would "not put- up with it," and would go away in the morning. His father replied "Don't be foolish to wait till the morning." Coroner: Where were they then?—We were all upstairs in the front room. In the same room?—Yes, sir. Witness said when his father a-sked f.-rr his supper his mother replied. "There is no supoer for vou to-nie-ht" His mother then hit his father, and tfve letter said, "-Tohn, she is scramming me." His fa+her hit her back. His mother would not sleep in her own bed and <-a.-n-vp into witness' room. She was drunk at the time. Coroner: Them you don't know whe- ther your father pushed her downstairs or not? Witness No, sir. Proceeding, witness said his parents fre- quently got drunk. He stated whilst bis father and mother were quarrelling witness asked his mother for a stick. Coroner What for? Witness: I said I would hit my father if he wonld not be quiet- I oould only hold him with one. hand. Mr. Lewis Thomas, who appeared on he- half of the prisoner. "Will you permit ne to ask him one question?" The Coroner: No there ip no charge be fore me and T will not allow if. Wm. Murphy, 22, Charlotte-street, de- posed to hearir.F cuarrelli^g at No- 16, ind a thud, as of someone falling. P.C. Young repeated evidence given a-* the police-court. The Coroner: Was the door locked when you got there? Witness: Yes, sir. I heard someone say, "Open the door," and there was some scuf- fling. Mahoney's wife opened the door. When witness g<,t inside, John Murphy said (pointing to his father) "He done it. He has killed my granny- He pushed her down over the stairs." Witness then arrested Malionery. In reply to the coroner, witness said he scuffling he heard might have been caused by lifting the body on to the chairs. Dr. J. Pryce Roberts said he made I post-mortem examination and found a frac- tnre of the base of the skull, and an exten- sive wound. The organs were generally healthy, but there were traces of old pleurisy on one side. The cause of death was frac- ture of the skull and concussion. "Mahoney w,s; excited when he saw him. The Coroner said there was no evidence to show that the deceased was pushed down- stairs. The son told the police that nis father pushed her downstairs, but he now denied the statement. The iury retired, and after returning, The Foreman said they were agreed that the woman died by falling downstairs, But there was not sufficient evidence to show how it was caused, and they returned an open verdict. ..1 "■ 111 ssa