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j WELSH GOOD TEMPLARS.
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j WELSH GOOD TEMPLARS. Aj^AL SESSION AT YSTRAD RHONDDA. ^strad^plrilI?ailt' Congregational Chapel. 6leh (Rhondda), the annual session of the Ollened Grand Lodge of Good Templars was the p -iTiesday, the chair being occupied aUs T iran(^ Chief Templar (the Rev. Rees *ate8 L an^Ttyd). Nearly a hundred dele- ^^ere present. ^Utee *°rt ^e Juvenile Temples Com- read and adopted at the morning "tou tL h n a "notation was passed calling hew edu .V^tion authorities, including the P^Qce Catl011 committees, to adopt tem- ■^OiDePj, rea<iing-book8 and make scientific ln aU tlie subjects to be taught At t^b6 «ohoolS. ^°Dtedb a*tern°on sitting resolutions were Mp ttiDg the death of Mr- w- 8- of Sir "WiiV"-3^*1 expressinS joy at the return Reg0l_ti Lawson to Parliament. ^sing 0fo.nKs were also passed rejoicing at the Ye new Licensing Act, and pressing ^^iniete 8es to see the Act properly 11.111() cjjn, re<* by the' authorities; rejoicing JJ^Uiber 0fD!Uny maSistrate8 had reduced the 8ko»ix "cences, and at the independence )- those sensible justices who would intimidated by the foolish ^Qister interference of the Prime ooir,«: prot€eting against any attempt ^tioaaj p.ensate publicans out of the f^ordinJon the ground that the law, .eBa,l anf, t/°. its exposition by the highest one v rities, stated that a licence was i ftot for >fear only. for public convenience and I errnal ga,in: protesting against any 1 ?r- BntnV.Wer by the plan suggested in 3 j1"'1 or in that of Sir W. Hart- destroy the free and conscientious eft«ee the justices in refusing such 2>4 ln their opinion were not required, 8 reof- that some Welsh barrister t0 Peived briefs from brewers and publi- cs t their battles in court, the dele- te that representing temperance °Hie ghf. f^rliament and opposing them at ♦ the not 136 tolerated. J*elve a united meeting of the ♦ryu 68 the district was held, the h^ct is Templar in the chair. The dis- lod°ne 0|^ the most energetic in Wales, J|9 Da«t ges having been formed in it during inein, i ^ea"r than in any other part of the a y" S r° £ were continued on Wed- 1 "e Grand Chief Templar (the i **}e Evans, Llanwrtyd) presiding. I »tl,te wing were elected to con- executive:—Deputy Eight I,, and Chief Templar, Bro. Llew. *r&ev nhead; Grand Chief Templar, J'lor, *iree8 Evans, Llanwrtyd; Grand Coun- fc jri6 J- Williams, Abergwynfi; tk ^ei"ts Superintendent, Bro. Lewis &ev ~?°tle; Past Grand Chief Templar, /jMWwT WiHiams ("Plenydd"); Grand yT^Ud R„ r.' Sister E. Owen, Tonypandy; rj,r°. j) of Juvenile Templars, Morgan, Tonyrefail; Grand r ol' Captain G. B. Thomas, Carnarvon; ^Plain, the Eev. Mills Jones, Angle- t ^ieli -11 Secretary, the Eev. 0. N. Jones, na*v'rand Marshal, Bro. D. Evans 8(1 atirw ^.ayB- following offlcera were V *ClJfcivl. ed, ^ut do not form part of the j>a,*6han:T^rand Assistant Secretary, Bro. j Jones, Liverpool; Grand Guard, S^tijj 'i • Lewis, Alltwen, Swansea; Grand n r?- Powell, Llanelly; Grand vf^Hd a'8"al. Sister Griffiths, Penygroes; 'nser, Bro. W. H. Davies, Blaenau- Ot other^81011 of Good Templars and members societies was held in the 01»h starting at Ystrad, and marching tiA l^bli entre* Ton. and Gelli. 2* JlavC was held in the evening, I Cardiff (Alderman Edward "Cochfarf") presiding over a —Mr. Lief Jones gave an
INMUORRY AT OOGAN.
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INMUORRY AT OOGAN. magistrates (Mr. J. Sydney Ooloael Thornley) on Wednee- case in which Minnie Hop- charged her husband, Pers^18' 8 ooaltrimmer, with haJbitual rv *ftain+IT^nt cruelty, and applied for ^tdijf^aiiee order. Mr. J. H. Jones, < ^I^ared for the complainant, th TOl<i. ■ ^<>3^ defended. The f tarw as evidence showed, were mar- ? Kf- i^lT5eoently as the 27th of March, w1'! hej. months afterwards oomplainant ih^ eino» began to Hi-treat her, and kaocH 6 continually abased her, beating so^«*5 ^er aJ^out. His conduct be- '^beara&le and persistent that on tooj, .■r'- she was obliged to leave him. hHiKTj baby with her, and had not seen since except at a distance.—In ^lnati°n, complainant said on one Q* >, j husband palled her out of bed, fr341 to sit up for hours in her night- t a1^? tried to strangle her.— Jones, Mrs. Hopkins If?, 0^2^^ addicted to drink, toi forTv 10 be P°fc on "black years. (Laughter.)—Folice- tha+ i J°ne8 (189) was called to bv +iTe on many occasions been ?" the complainant to protect her Mi r In Husband's cruelty. He had seen t v5^8 on ^rs" throat, which t? bad been caused by defendant having i^t d 8^ra^gle her. This, however, defen- o 9 J°ied~An"ifi Davies, Hewellnstreet, gg^ohorative evidence, and said she g/ defendant strike his wife and the 'Hg JQ remonstrated with him for *»>Wo^fendant was called, and gave an W^st to the charges brought ^^ted by ^ife. He had never to. ,?l8 "wife, neither had he ever occa- e was a good wife to him, but her tj, l^ed tQ there! (Laughter.V—The Bench <k. ^ife f, ?rant a separation order, giving W*1 custody of the child, and defen- te. oruered to pay 12s. per week and all
1tt===^DDFOD AT ABERGWYNFI.
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1tt ===- ^DDFOD AT ABERGWYNFI. at the Public-hall, Aber- ^ai^siri e8day, proved a great success. Was Mr. Howel John, M.E., J.P., r district conncil; the vice- thf> DT1Ilc^or Daniel Evans; the con- ^0fC' Mr ^fv" Jones. Adjudicators: ^Sop V, • Thomas, F.T.S.C. (Bridgend), (Pn lIowells (Aberdare), and Mr. J. xl^8s ^ypridd); fancy work, Mrs. Davies °bl1 (Abergwynfi); accompanists, KVaQ -pp.. °Pes (Waun 'Wen, Swansea) and ^it' (Abergwynfi); secretary, l*e (Abergwynfi); chairman of com- w/lcert> I*r- Henry Sinclair. The aafollow8:- SJ I) ». Wil)ii!tled between "Gwllym Taf," Ma. est eg, %T?;, Blaengaiw. snio0 Thomas, Treherbert. I Marion Jones, Swansea, and Idris I N4S^„soI°: May Jones, Treherbert. ^ai4M iia Herbert, Abergwynfi. t £ n (marching contest): Biaengarw. fx8 ftl^. AkIw? (selection): 1st, Nantymoel Brass >w'ef n/l- erSwynfi Brass Band; 3rd, Blaengarw Jf^niJuct ^wpetition: Caersalem Choir, Aber- th^-ita?10: ,r- Mr. Richard Jones). K1' c:r-Lewis' F°rest Fach. ^k61. » 1c«tTw'0esddu"); Divided between L. Mit- f.?* JI\an<^ R. Davies, Pontycymmer. *a baes: Jenktn Bees, Maesteg, and tv')• v^^loa /««r U.&»cy' j U..1 Crown Tou Queon" and "Jordan's 'lv cog^orit'. 'tjnsey, Llanharran. Miss Tery; Mrs. WUljams, Abergwynfi; V0if,camift Lewis> Abergwynfi; prize bag, traction of Gaza").—The following I?*1 tVm~Tr<ptlwysfa. Neath; Cambrian, Ton; Qes) Winner: Cambrian, Ton (con- tlve ^ncert.—Champion eolo: "Gwilym Taf,"
-- ---°Allt>lFF COUNTY COURT.
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°Allt>lFF COUNTY COURT. V'% j e^neiiH8e Owen. at Cardiff County-court Ih1" <la James Coles, baker sued tS^hi *I?e» f6' ca^man, to recover £ 4 10s. 6d. l2?u in }xr a bi«yclc- While riding his t,l^ Oh °f v on the evening of V dor^8 rit,u .ary last complainant, who 8ide of t,le roa<3> collided with tk'1 • 7bo was on his wrong side.— <ip»°Ceedi«Ce 11 was stated that there was a tKte<Jr) at a talking pace in front of Wan anc^.at the time of the mishap k*», K^^ain Dassing this van. It was urged thitIaj,t ba<i room to get out of the n tlJat .fWaa denied.—His Honour re- 0-j^e^endant chose to pull over bj V, *ple j lde of the road in order to pass J^nt of bim be did at his own for ^as given for the com- 1amount claimed.—Mr. E. W. hl^e for tbe complainant and Mr. G. F. » « defendant. <}r. ^(>r»6bt 0f ^med Parkins was summoned *id J hi ^8' hesi+^i 0wen what family he had, 2^ tQanv before replying, "I have r« your honour. I married a t\ UueW,, 8Utmr>c,a»id •' That was the widow's « £ (Laughter.) aJfre to Pay 10s. a month, and ^accepted.
® ^°RAL FESTIVAL.
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^°RAL FESTIVAL. ot fe.a}ival was held at the el8h '0l^typridd, under the auspices lh« card<n> yan Circuits of Merthyr, «ih ?fujfho Femdale, Treorky. arid 1 ^as a lar^9 gathering at I of t meetings, and the of order. In the unavoid- Wilfred Jones, K.A.M., NRojr'ts T choirs were con- ST b» Ull«a i Edwards, Pontypridd. The ''Were" Ehydj groe^ (com- ^eds -h.% t £ °ndnctor). Llangynog." la^ "Isa-law"). and y aftthft^.ere a*80 creditable render- ^^nni y byd (Hugh tVwJ. aa.d Dyddiau Dyn g The presidents J^-Hashes, Oardiflf; T. J. Evan Isaac, Merthyr. A
CONGREGATIONALISM.
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CONGREGATIONALISM. THE ANNUAL MEETINGS AT YNYSYBWL. The annual session of the annual gymanfa of the Welsh Congregational Churches of Gla- morgan was continued on Tuesday at Ynysy- bwl, the gathering being exceptionally large. The chairman for the year (the Rev. John Bevan, Waunarlwydd) presided. The Treasurer (Mr. Thomas Thomas, Tyny- r wern) submitted his financial report, which showed that there was a substantial balance in hand, and of this JB10 w&8 voted to the widows' fund. The Rev. John Thomas. Merthyr, moved the following resolution:—"That, inasmuch as the Education Act of 1902 imposes on the local council3 the duty of maintaining and keeping efficient schools not. provided by them. but deems the councils the only means whereby efficiency in such schools can be adequately secured, viz., by the control of every department of school work, and parti- cularly the appointment of teachers, and. further, imposes sectarian tests on the school staff, who will be in future officials of the councils, it is resolved that. in the opinion of this conference, the duty imposed by the Act cannot be performed until the complete con- trol and management of the schools are vested in the bodies levying the rates. And as, further, the Act violates our sacred prin- ciple of religious equality by enforcing the teaching of sectarian doctrines in public schools, therefore, tmtil the Act is so amended as to give full control over schools not pro- vided by them, we respectfully appeal to the education authorities of Glamorgan to refrain from applying rates to the support of snch schools." Councillor D. Rogers. Ynysybwl, in second- ing, said he believed the county council would act up to their expectations, but they wanted to be well supported. (Hear, hear.)—Others took part in the discussion, and the resolution was carried with enthusiasm. The Rev. D. H. Williams, M.A., of Barry. moved: That, inasmuch as it is enacted by the Act of 1902. the Nonconformists must pay a. rate towards schools in which full liberty is given to teach tenets considered by us un- Scriptural and dangerous transgressing on the sacred bounds of conscience and inter- fering with religions liberty, we as a con- ference feel that we cannot be so unfaithful to our history and religious convictions as to submit to this." The Rev. J. Davies, Cadle, said he wonld probably be one of the first sold up. (Hear, hear.) It was time to have Oliver Cromwell nearer the House of Commons. They would have to suffer or live to see their chapels closed. (Cheers.) The resolution was carried with acclama- tion. The Rev. J. Davies, Oa-dle, then asked permission to move that a list be opened there and then in which names of those who would not pay rates towards teaching sec- tarian creeds, Ac, might be placed. (Cheers.) The Chairman: Suppose you give a notice of motion for next year. The Rev. J. Davies: Half of us may be in prison before then. (Cheers.) The Rev. John Thomas, Merthyr, suggested that they should have two columns—one for those who pay rates, and another for asso ciates, or those who do not pay rates. but are in sympathy and are willing to help with the movement. He said that they were con- fronted with the greatest crisis in the history of Nonconformity in this country. It was alnwsf, incredible that a twentieth century Government should place the veteran leaders of Nonconformity in prison. The suggestion was adopted, and the Rev. J. Thomas, Merthyr, and the Rev. J. Davies, Cadle, were appointed to receive names. SUNDAY DESECRATION. The Rev. Owen Jones, Mountain Ash, moved a resolution expressing regret that Sabbath desecration was on the increase, and appeal- ing to the churches to do their utmost to counteract the evil and to maintain the sacredness of the Sabbath. The Rev. Pennar Grimths, in the coarse of a stirring address, referred to a clergyman of standing in Swansea district who walked as far as Pontardawe on a Sunday rather than cycle or drive. (Cheers.) The resolution was carried. LICENSING. On the motion of the Rev. G. Pennar Grif- fiths, Pentre-estyll, seconded by the Bev. J. Evans Jones, Skewen, a resolution was unani- mously passed protesting against any attempt to interfere with the hitherto unfet- tered discretion of the licensing magistrates, and against any legislation which would create vested interest in annual licences. Two applications were received for the locale of the gymanfa for next year, namely, Caerphilly and Eesolven, and after a close vote it was resolved that next year's gymanfa be held at Caerphilly. The Rev. D. Griffiths, Owmdare, was elected chairman for the ensuing year. The Revs. John Williams, Hafod, and B. O. Evans, Melincrythan, were elected joint sec- retaries—one for and the other for two years. The Chairman delivered his address on vacating the chair, taking for his subject "The Holy Spirit: Its Work and Necessity for It."
WEST GLAMORGAN BAPTISTS
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WEST GLAMORGAN BAPTISTS Meetings of the West Glamorgan Baptist Association were held at Noddfa Chapel, Caerau, on Tuesday. Mr. D. Griffiths, Owm- hwrla, presided, and there was a large attend- ance, including 70 ministers and 250 delegates. The other officials present included the vice- president, the Rev. J. Hughes; the secretary, the Rev. R. John (Tondu); and the treasurer, Mr. James Williams (Ystalyfera). The meet ings commenced at 10.30 a.m. with a prayer meeting, and the President gave his address, the subject being The Revealed Christ, or Christ Manifest in the Christian's Daily Life." The following .ministers were received into the association:—The Revs. J. R. Davies, Bryn; N. W. Hopkins. Taibach; and B. Jones, Pontrhydycyff. The report on the Sunday School examination, read by Mr. T. Powell. Glais, was of a very satisfactory nature. Mr. C. B. Griffiths read his report on temperance. which was considered very satisfactory. The Rev. H. Hughes (Briton Ferry) reported on home missions, and showed that the society was in a better position now than ever it had been.—The Rev. E. Parry (Aberdulais) pro- posed a resolution condemning the Education Act. and it was carried unanimously.—The same gentleman proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Lloyd-George for his public services and his fight against the Education Act.
TREHARRIS GIRL MISSING.
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TREHARRIS GIRL MISSING. Annie James, aged thirteen, the daughter of John Lewis James, a collier, of the Oak- lands, Treharris, has been missing from her home since Sunday afternoon. When last seen, at about two o'clock, she wore a print dress with a pattern of blue and white flowers, and it had two flounces at the bottom. She had on a white hat. She has light blue eyes: light hair, a sharp appearance, and is 4ft. 3in. in height. She was carrying a parcel when seen on Sunday afternoon, and it was conjectured that this contained clothes. A rumour was current on Monday that she had been seen at Penrhiwceiber, but it had been arranged that early this (Tuesday) morning search-parties should go out to look for her. Both parents have been ill for some time
NEATH MAYOR'S WAR FUNi).
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NEATH MAYOR'S WAR FUNi). A meeting of subscribers to the Neatb Mayor's South African War Fund was held at the Gwyn-hall, Neath, the mayor (Councillor E. Evans Bevan) presiding. The statement of receipts and payments (which Had been duly circulated in the town) showed that the sub- scriptions amounted in the aggregate to £1.826 6s. 5d., and that there was a balance in hand of JE175 18s. 9d. This result the ex-mayor (Alderman H. P. Charles), who bad initiated the fund, thought was highly creditable to the town and district of Neath. The question of the disposal of the balance was then dis- cussed. Mr. F. W. Gibbins opposed the suggestion that a portion of the fund should be diverted from the purpose for which the money was subscribed. This was evidently the feeling of the majority present. Ultimately it was resolved. on the motion of the ex-mayor, seconded oy Mr. F. W. Gibbins, to present the honorary secretary (Mr. Parminter) with an honorarium of £15, to remit £100 to the Soldiers' AsSbcia- tion, and to retain the balance to meet exigencies which might arise. A portion nf this reserve will be applied to the relief of Private Roberts, of the Lancers, now lying seriously ill at his home at Melyncrythan.
CARDIFF BICYCLE THIEF.
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CARDIFF BICYCLE THIEF. Thomas William Lewis, of 112, Pembroke- road, Cardiff, was making a call at 61, Glamorgan-street, on Tuesday afternoon, and left his bicycle on the pavement, leaning against the window. He was not in the house more than ten minutes, but in the meantime Ernest Cox was seen to take the bicycle and wheel it away for a few yards. It was after- wards found in the house where Cox was arrested. He was charged with the theft at Cardiff Police-court on Wednesday, where it was stated that lately he had been drinking heavily.—The Bench took a lenient view of the case, and sent prisoner down for a month's hard labour.
CARDIFF FISH MARKET.
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CARDIFF FISH MARKET. Apropos of the resolution passed by the Cardiff Property and Markets Committee, at its last meeting, that the collection of tolls should be relinquished for a while, with a view to increasing the number of stall- holders, Alderman Carey, at a meeting of the committee on Wednesday, raised the Point as to whether they could at any future time collect tolls after relinquishing their potwer to do so for a time.-The Town-clerk replied that this could be done, and it was decided to let the resolution referred to stand for a while.
ABERAVON~WORKMAN'S FIND.
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ABERAVON~WORKMAN'S FIND. The body of a newly-born male child, wrapped in a flannel shirt, was fopnd* on Wednesday on the banks of the Eiver Aron, near Mansel Tin- works, by a workman named William Evans, who immediately reported to the police, and they are making investigations. It is pre- maned that the child was stillborn.
MERTHYR FREE LIBRARIES. -
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MERTHYR FREE LIBRARIES. ADDITIONAL DONATIONS BY MR. CARNEGIE. A meeting of the free libraries committee of the Merthyr Urban District Council was held on Wednesday, Mr. F. S. Simons, chair- man, presiding. The Chairman stated that the committee were now in a position to negotiate for the purchase of Shiloh Chapel for conversion into a. central free library. Without consulting anyone else, he had written to Mr. Carnegie, pointing out that the conncil wanted another £3,000, and that gentle- man had replied kindly promising to increase his gift for Merthyr to £ 2,500. They oould now, therefore, buy the chapel straight away. He proposed that a letter be written to the trustees of the chapel offering to buy the building at £ 3,000. He had also written to Mr. Carnegie saying that they wanted JE500 for the Dowlais Rea-ding-room, and Mr. Carnegie had expressed his willingness to give that sum, which would make a total of £8,500 given to Merthyr Parish. The new gift amounted in all to £ 2,500.—The Chair- man's motion was duly seconded and carried, and upon the proposition of Mr. D. W. Jones, it was ordered that a letter be written to Mr. Carnegie thanking him for his generosity. Thanks were also accorded to Mr. Simons for the enthusiasm hp had displayed in the matter.-With regard to the site of the Dowlais Reading-room. Mr. D. W. Jones complained of the ground being inadequate, it being, he said, only half the size of the Penydarren plot and only a fourth the size of the site at Abercanaid. He pro- posed that the surveyor prepare a sketch plan of the ground and of the rooms to be built before anything was finally settled, and this was agreed to. =
SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE.
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SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE. STRIKE AT GWAUNCAEGURWEN: 1,100 MEN OUT. Over 1,100 Gwauncaegurwen miners have been idle since Thursday last owing to the mis- understanding of the settlement made on the new list of priccs between Mr. H. Eden and Mr. John Williams (agent). MERTHYR DISTRICT OF MINERS. A conference of delegates representing the various lodges in the Merthyr District of the South Wales Miners' Federation was held on Saturday evening at the Globe Hotel, for the purpose of considering the question of get- ting an agent for the district in the place of Mr. Thomas Thomas, who has given up the position. It was decided to advertise for an agent at a salary of £2 10s. per week, plus expenses out of the district, the applications to be sent in by the 13th of June. SPEECH BY SIR HENRY TYLER. At the annual chair eisteddfod held at Rhymney on Whit-Monday Sir Henry Tyler, chairman of the Rhymney Iron and Coal Com- pany, who presided, said that in Rhymney he saw more signs of life or animation than there had been for many years, and it was undoubtedly a fact that they were on the eve of an era of increasing prosperity. On the subject of the coal trade. Sir Henry eaid he was in a very delicate position. He was afraid of throwing a coolness over the meeting, and this was not the place for discussing the rights and wrongs of capital in relation to labour. As chairman of the Rhymney Iron Company, he would say it was the intention of his co-directors, whilst doing their duty to the shareholders, to endeavour to provide liberal wages and conditions for their workpeople. (Hear. hear.) Although selling prices were lately much better, there was great difficulty in making profits in working coal. The question of profit depended on sale prices as well as on wages and other costs for working. And it was quite certain that if, on the one hand, the men, through their agents, were sometimes unreasonable in their demands, there was quite as much to be said on the other hand of the unwisdom of the owners, who in competition with one another sold forward at prices which did not leave reasonable profits for themselves and fair remuneration for their workers. (Hear. hear). Whether the Commissions, con- ferences, and committees at present consult- ing on these subjects would do any good remained to be seen. but past experience did not promise much for the future. In con- clusion. he would say that they as a com- pany would do all they could to co-operate with anything for the improvement of Rhymney. (Applause.)
COLLIERY WARNING.
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COLLIERY WARNING. The attention of miners is again directed to an important modification in the general con- dition of the atmosphere over the British coalfields. A considerable rise of the baro- meter is in progress, due to the approach of a large system of high pressure from off the Atlantic, attended by a cooler and drier air from the northward. It is desirable, there- fore, that care should be exercised in dealing with any indications of danger either from firedamp or from insufficiently moistened dust.
A COLLIERY FLOODED.
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A COLLIERY FLOODED. During the Whitsuntide holidays the work- ings of Slaters Hall Colliery, Kingswinford, became flooded. It has been ascer- tained that nine horses were drowned, and that the roads in the workings and the machinery plant are very extensively damaged. It is feared that a month will elapse before the workings are in a fit con- dition to enable miners to resume work. The flooding of the mines is due to the crank of an engine used for raising water breaking. Fortunately, the miners were not in the pit when the flood occurred.
WELSH SOLDIER'S CAREER.
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WELSH SOLDIER'S CAREER. MONEY LOST AT A CARDIFF MUSIC-HALL. At the Westminster Police-court, London, on Wednesday G. F. Davies, a native of Cardiff, formerly a collier, who enlisted in the Grenadier Guards and served in South Africa. was, on remand (before Mr. Francis), charged with shop-breaking and theft at Milbank- street, Westminster. In the early morning the prisoner put his foot through a dairy window, and stole several pieces of cake. His explanation to a constable was that he had had nothing to eat for two days. From a diary which he kept, it appeared that he was discharged from the Army early last month, with £ 23 deferred pay, &c. He made his way to Cardiff, and was robbed of his money in a music-hall. Assisted by his brother, he returned to London, and, becoming penniless, wandered about the streets, sleep- ing at night in the parks and on the Embank- iment. Mr. Tittertojii, the chiefcslerk, said the brother of the accused had forwarded from Cardiff a pension form, showing that he was entitled to an allowance of 6d. a day for twelve months. Detective Smith said the inquiry about the accused went to show that his character in the Army was very bad. He was invalided home because he suffered from fits, but he had twice served in South Africa. On the first occasion he was sent home, under arrest, to undergo a long term of imprisonment for refusing to go on outpost duty. After serving nine months, the remainder of his sentence was commuted, and he was sent back to the Cape. Mr. Frapcis: In spite of this serious mili- tary offence? If he is such a bad. worthless character, surely they would not send him out £ ain and give him a pension. However, it is* really a case of burglary, and I have no jurisdiction. So the prisoner must be com- mitted for trial.
SCENES AT PENARTH.
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SCENES AT PENARTH. Mr. J. S. Batchelor and Colonel Thorn- ley heard a case at Penarth Police- court on Wednesday in wMicli some excit- ing incidents were mentioned. Henry Vowles, late of 90, Glebe-street, Penarth. had been in the employ of Messrs. J. Nelson and Sons, butchers, as manager. A misunderstanding arose, and notice was given on both sides to terminate the engagement. Vowles was also given notice to give up possession cf the house which he held from the firm named. Having given notice that the engagement was summarily concluded, Vowles started busi- ness on his own account in the house belong- ing to his late employers, when Mr. William Hawley. of 129, Woodfield-road, Cardiff, the firm's district manager, took steps to prevent this being done. The services of a carpenter and. what was described by one of the solicitors in the case. a "battalion of assis- tants" were obtained, and, as the doors were being fastened up, Vowles, with the aid of a large stone and a 141b. brass weight, forcibly re-opened the doors. These proceedings were continued in the presence of big crowds of amused spectators for several hours on the 27th and 29th -of May, during which, it was alleged, Vowlee threatened to do injury to Mr. Hawley, and that he violently pushed John Wedall, of South Luton-street, Cardiff, also in the firm's employ, up against a. hat rail, doing him injury in the stomach. Summonses for assault, threats, and damage were, there- fore, issued against Vowles. Mr. D. W. Evans, solicitor, Cardiff, appeared to prosecute on behalf of Hawley and Wedall, and Mr. Harold M. Lloyd, solicitor, defended. Hawley and Wedall described the incidents connected with the exciting proceedings on the dates named. Hawley said on both days he brought assistance from Cardiff to enable him to eject the defendant. Mr. Harold Lloyd asked whether it was not true that a prise-fighter was amongst the assistants brought over. Hawley denied that he had brought over a pugilist. Mr. Harold Lloyd: Did you not have a man named Meyrick with you? Hawley: No. Mr. D. W. Evans: Do you mean the Cardiff solicitor by that name? (Laughter.) Mr. Lloyd: No. A number of witnesses were called on both sides, and the Bench at length dismissed the charges of assault and threats, and fined Vowles 5s. damage and costs.
ALLEGED CRUELTY.
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ALLEGED CRUELTY. A young man named Leopold Tremberth, employed as a stoker at Dinas Powis Truant School, appeared (before Mr. J. S. Batchelor and Colonel Thornley) at Penarth Police-court on Wednesday charged with cruelty. Mr. D. W. Evans (Messrs. George David and Evans, solicitors, Cardiff), who appeared to prosecute on behalf of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. explained that on the night of the 4th of May defendant was acting as dormitory attendant, when, it was alleged, defendant entered a room occupied by Richard Franklin and other lads, and, with a strap, which mnst have had a buckle at the end of it, he beat the lad unmercifully on the bare back, causing several wounds. The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr. J. W. Morris) asked the defendant whether he would prefer the case to be heard before a jury. Defendant replied by applying for an adjournment for the attendance of a solicitor and witnesses. The Bench granted an adjournment for a week, defendant to pay the costs of adjourn- ment.
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- SERIES OF ACCIDENTS.
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SERIES OF ACCIDENTS. SHOOTING ACCIDENT ON A RHONDDA MOUNTAIN. An unfortunate shooting accident took place on the Trealaw (Rhondda) Mountain on Sunday evening about seven o'clock. John Hedgell (eighteen), a collier, and his com- panion. Morgan Hammond (seventeen) were playing on the mountain with a pistol which Hedgell had bought the night before for half, a-crown. Hedgell had the pistol in his hand, and it missed fire. He pulled the triggM again, and the bnllet penetrated Hammond's cheat. The doctor who examined Hammond could not say whether the bullet had penetrated the lung, but the lad lies in a precarious condition. He lives at Rhys-street, Trealaw, and Hedgell at 42, Brythweunydd-road, Trealaw. Afta. Hammond had been struck by the bullet be fainted, and was carried home by some of hit friends. Dr. John Davies, Tonypandy, who was the medical man called in, intended to make another attempt to find the bullet. CARDIFF TRAMCAR FATALITY. An inquest was held at the Town-hall, Car- diff, on Tuesday afternoon (before the deputy-coroner, Mr. Reece) on the body of Louisa Jones, who was knocked down by an electric car on, Friday, and died on Saturday.—Evan Jonee. 24, Bute-terrace, said the woman was crossing the road over the Bute-terrace track. She was clear of the car except for having one foot on the line. The driver rang his bell several times, but the woman, apparently, made no effort to save herself.—Other evidence proved that the woman had ample time to reach the pave- ment.—Dr. Lee said there wae a large cat on the back of the head, and symptoms of lacera- tion of the brain.—A verdict of Accidental death was returned.—The jury attributed no blame to Driver Marsh. YSTRADGYNLAIS FATALITY. A serious accident, resulting in the deatk of Henry Ellis. engine-driver, No. 1, Glantawe- row, Ystradgynlais, took place at Tirbach Colliery, Gurnos, on Whit-Monday. A number of workmen were lifting a large iron plate when it slipped and struck Ellis on the abdo- men, inflicting a large wound, from the effects of which he died upon reaching home. Deceased leaves a widow and a number of children. CRUSHED TO DEATH AT SEVEN SISTERS. Mr. Howel Cuthbertson (county coroner) held an inquiry at Neath Abbey on Saturday, morning touching the death of Joseph John, aged eighteen, son of David John, Cwmfelin, who was killed at Seven Sisters Colliery cm Thursday evening.—Mr. Robson, his Majesty's Inspector of Mines, was present at the inquiry. John was employed as a rider, and was a very, steady lad.—Gwilym Hoskins, a repairer of the same colliery, said he saw John at 4.30 in the afternoon in question at the bottom of the main drift in the Fouf-feet Seam. He was taking a journey of six full trams out. Witness saw him riding on the rope in front of the leading tram. The trams were taken up by machinery, and John used always to walk in front of the journey. It was not safe, continued the witness, to ride on the rope. He saw John afterwards about 25 yards from the bottom. He was dead.— John William Jones, fireman, said he was about 50 yards higher up than where the journey was. He went down directly the trams stopped, and found John crushed to death between a tram and the side of the drift. It was the last journey up, and John knew that he had no right to ride on the rope.—The jury returned a verdict of "Acci- dental death." ACCIDENT AT CWMAVON. Through the breaking down of the lift used for hoisting coal and other materials on to a platform at the Express Steelworks, Cwmavon, two workmen, named Rees Wil- liams, of Cross-row, and Mike Sullivan, of Aberavon, were severely injured on Satur. day morning. Williams, who was uncon- scious, is supposed to have received internal injuries, whilst Sullivan's jaw was smashed. and he also had his skull fractured. He was at once conveyed to the hospital, and little hopes are entertained of his recovery. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT SWANSEA. As John Clayton, aged 23, employed by, Messrs. Edwards and Co., Oxford-street, Swan- •. sea, was riding his bicycle on the Mumblet- road he was knocked down by a trap and sustained severe internal injuries. He was taken to Swansea Hospital in a state of col- lapse, and his condition is regarded as 11010&0. John Perry was killed at the M'.Laren No. 2 Pit, Abertysswg, on Whit-Monday night by a fall. THE BREAM DROWNING CASE. An inquiry concerning the death of Emma. Batten (40), wife of Walter Batten, general labourer, of Bream, whose body was found in 2ft. of water by the roadside was conducted on Saturday afternoon by Mr. M. F Carter, West Gloucester- shire coroner. The husband said that during the sixteen years they had been married they had lived happily together. There were seven children. His wife's health had been impaired, but she did not show any signs of anything upon her mind. Her mind, however, had been in a very weak state, and she had had trouble with her nerves.—The jury returned a verdict of "Found drowned under circumstances unknown. DROWNING CASES AT SWANSEA. Two persons were found drowned at the docks at Swansea on Saturday. A woman Mrs. Nicholas, about 30 years of age. and living at St. Thomas, was found on the gridiron near Messrs. Harris's Dry Dock. Singular to relate, last Christmas her father was drowned at Swansea, whence he had come from Senghen- ydd to see his daughter, the woman now dead. The other body found was that of Captain W. Evans, of the ketch Sarah, now lying in the North Dock. His body was picked up near his vessel. He was a man of about 60 years of age, well known in Swansea, and he leaves a. widow and family. A peculiar circumstance in this case is the fact that he is the third master of the same little vessel to meet with an untimely end. One previous captain was drowned in the dock and another was found dead in his cabin.
; ¡ AGONY TO MOVE.
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|LICENCE TRANSFERS REFUSED.
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LICENCE TRANSFERS REFUSED. At special licensing sessione at Llanelly on Wednesday Simon Nicholas applied for th6 transfer of the licence of the Oddfellows' Inn from Lewis Lloyd to himself. Mr. Lleufet Thomas opposed and Mr. Martin Richards sup ported the application.—It was shown that nine transfers had taken plaoe recently. am the application was refused, Mr. Trubsha* expressing the opinion that it had been mad< • too soon. Mr. Martin Richards applied for the transfer of the licence of the Cornish Arms, Kings- square, to Daniel Brennan. of Barry Dock. Mr. Lleufer Thomas again appeared to oppose, and contended that the notice was not in order, and that the previous tenant was not present. He also pointed out that, accord- ing to the previous ruling of the bench, no transfer was to be granted within six months of the previous transfer.—The Bench refused to grant a transfer.
MINISTER'S DOWNFALL.
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MINISTER'S DOWNFALL. The Rev. William Lewis, Baptist Minister of Merthyr Valte, was brought before Mr. T.' Marchant Williams, stipendiary magistrate, at Abercynon Police-court on Wednesday and charged with being drunk and disorderly the previous evening at Merthyr Vale. Police-constable William Lewis gave evi- dence in support of the charge. Witness saw the defendant knocking at the door of a pub- lic-house. Witness got him away. He went some distance, and then came back, and, be- coming very excited, he said he would not g,;). away and did not care for any man under Heaven. He had to be taken into custody. The Stipendiary: What have you got to fay, about this? The Defendant: The only thing that I have to say is that I will leave it off aJtogether. The Stipendiary: It is no use saying you will leave it off unless ron keep your promise. You were not very disorderly. You will have to pay 5s. and costs.
EX-CHIEF-OONSTABLE SENTENCED.
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EX-CHIEF-OONSTABLE SENTENCED. Nicholson Roche Gardiner, ex-ohief- constable of Walsall, and formerly a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary, was charged, at Aston, Birmingham, on Wednesday with obtaining money by falsely pretending to keep a registry-office for governesses and domestic servants. It was stated that, aDder; assumed names, he advertised bogus situa-1 tions in the Irish newspapers, and obtained fees from applicants. Prisoner pleaded that he was carrying on a legitimate business./ He was sentenced to three moIitlul. hard labour*
BAD BOYS AT CLYDACH.
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BAD BOYS AT CLYDACH. At the monthly meeting of the Olydach School Board (Swansea Valley), under the pre- sidency of .Mr. George Williams, Mr. John Howells. Bethania-road, Clydach. attended with reference to his son, Howell, who was unable to attend school because he had been expelled a little time ago from the Clydach Boys' School.—Mr. Ernest Hill, the assistant- master, who was present, said that he expelled Howells from the school until the headmaster, Mr. George Gordon (who was indisposed) returned to school, on account of his general misconduct. He absolutely refused to do anything when requested by the teachers.—Mr. Enoch Roberts, an assistant at the school, said that he had frequently seen the hoy smoking, and he had also heard him cursing and swearing in the schoolyard. Mr. Thomas Jones attended the meeting with respect to his boy, who had also been expelled. —-Aftev discussion, the board decided to give the boys another trial, and if any more com- plaints were received the boys would b6 sent to the truant school.—The allegation made at the last meeting of beating a boy named Smith, against Mr. Ernest Hill, the assistant- master at the Clydach School, was declared by the board to be unsubstantiated.
CARTOONS OF THE WEEK.I I
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CARTOONS OF THE WEEK. I WALLED IN. JOB and ARTHUR: "That wall has to be knocked down, John, or you are done for. We recommend you this crowbar to do it with." AN ARGUMENT IN FAVOUR. JOHN BULL: "I am inolined to think Chamberlain's proposal must be a good thing, because those foreigners are so afraid I shall aaopt it I,, IN A HURRY. Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE: "Quite right, Mr. Oounty Council; don't find a penny for school expenditure over which you haven't every control." Dame WALES: But, Mr. Lloyd-George, don't you see that by following your advice he is causing starvation,. look you, to my chil- dren's education! Indeed, now, wouldn't it be better to wait until you Liberals was in power agen and then alter things constitu- tionallyP Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE: Urn! I am afraid we should have to wait a very long time."
CARDIFF STREET FIGHT.I
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CARDIFF STREET FIGHT. CABMAN'S CLEVER RUSE RESULTS IN A CAPTURE. ;1 Abraham Gustad appeared in.a very weak state as he stepped into the witness-box at Cardiff Police-court on Wednesday. His head was a good deal bandaged, and he was charg- ing Gustav Eimnell, 36, with wounding him, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, at Patrick-street. Dr. Buist said the prosecutor was brought to him about one o'clock that morning. He had a clean-cut wound on the front part of the head. an inch long and a sixth of an inch in depth. On the left side of the chest over the heart was another wound, about half an inch long and one-sixth of an inch in depth. There were similar wounds on the shoulder and just above the right knee. He had lost a good deal of blood from his wounds, which were such as would be caused by a shoemaker's knife. Gustad said he was walking to and fro out- side his lodging-house in- Bute-IItreet, when prisoner came up to him and called him a —— Dutchman and hit him on the head with a sharp instrument. This hlow was followed by others in various parte of his body. After prisoner struck the first blow Gustad closed with him. but Rimnell broke away and ran down Janes-street. Prosecutor followed him with another man, named Rouge, and saw him enter a oab. Thomas Keane, the owner of the cab, said he saw the quarrel, and invited prisoner to enter his cab. No sooner had he got him inside than he drove to the corner of James- street and gave him into custody. Police-constable James deposed to arresting prisoner on a charge of wounding and cutting Gustad. Eimnell was committed to take his trial at the next assizes.
QUARRELSOME COLLIERS. -
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QUARRELSOME COLLIERS. At Tredegar Police-court John Jones and George Thomas, colliers, Brithdir. were charged with assaulting Joseph Henry Williams, collier.-CoIllplamant appeared in court with his arm in a sling, it being alleged that his collar-bone had been fractured as the result of the assault. Mr. St. John Wil- liams (instructed by Mr. Harold Lloyd. Car- diff) was for the defence of George Thomas, and Mr. T. P. Thomas. Cardiff, defended Jones.—The evidence showed that the three men were drinking together for six hours, and on the way home the complainant alleged Thomas and he began to fight, and Jones struck him (complainant). In the fight, which Thomas began, he (complainant) sustained a broken collar-bone.—The defenoe was that the men began to quarrel in the public-house, and left with the mutual understanding to fight it out.—This was the view taken by the bench, and the case was dismissed.
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CAERLEON RACECOURSE.
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CAERLEON RACECOURSE. DISTRICT COUNCIL AND THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. At a meeting of the Caerleon District Council the question as to a right-of-way through a part of the racecourse was dis- cussed.—Several members complained that the race committee stopped the right-of-way on race days, and it was decided that on future occasions the committee be asked to place their barricades and entranoes so as to leave an entrance to the right-of-way through the racecourse. It was also decided to employ men to maintain the rigbt-of-way. if neces- sary. Some time ago the race oommittee appealed against the assessment of the racecourse, which, on their showing that they had lost money by the meetings, was reduced from .t;150 to £100. making the assessment the same as that of the Cardiff Eacecourse. It is stated that if the forcing of the right- of-way is persisted in. anybody will be able to gain access to the racecourse without pay- ment, and it will mean the abolition of the race meetings.
STEALING FLOWERS FROM GRAVES
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STEALING FLOWERS FROM GRAVES Two girls, named Florence Davies, aged thirteen, and Elizabeth Brooks, aged twelve, both living at 99, Shaftesbury-street, were be- fore the Newport bench on Wednesday charged with stealing flowers from a wreath newly placed on a grave at Newport Cemetery. In consequence of a number of complaints Detec- tive-sergeant Cox kept special watch in the cemetery on Saturday, and at 8.30 p.m. he saw the two defendants go to the grave of a pilot who had been buried that day, and, after making a careful look round, they tore the best flowers out of the wreaths which had been placed on the grave. When they saw the de- I tective they ran away. He caught the bigger one. who admitted that they had been there on a similar errand three times before. The younger girl was found the same evening making up the roses for sale. Mrs. Davies. the mother of the elder girl. is a widow, and her only means of subsistence is the money her daughter earns by selling flowers. There were offers on the part of rescue agencies to keep the girls out of mischief in the future, and the magistrates allowed them to be taken in that w*y.