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NEATH INSUEABCE MANAGER COMMITTED, VERY SERIOUS CHARGES INVESTI- GATED. I ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES AND FORGERY. At Neath on Monday Lewis John Jones, insurance manager, GrioR-road, Neath, was charged with attempting to obtain money from the Colonial Insurance Co. by moans of a forged document, and with attempting to obtain money by false pretences from I the same society.—Mr. Bowen (instructed by Mr. Stcckweil, Bridgend) prosecuted, and Mr. E. Powell was for defendant.—The following evidenoe was adduced after wa went to press with out first .gr&en edition on Monday. Arthur Edward Gibbs, manager in Great Britain for the company, said that accord- ing to the terms of the appointment de- fendant was to have 50 per cent, of the first year's premiums, and 2i per cent on the renewal of premiums. In a conversation which he had with the defendant the latter stated that he had tilled up the propositi form (already referred to relating to Mrs. Evans, Cross Inn, Pontardawe) and left it at Pontardawe to be signed, and that he had witnessed the eignafc-ave. In witness's opinion the signature of Mrs. Evans on the proposal form vas in the handwriting of defendant. The same opinion applied Lo the signature of Mrs. Evans on the personal statement. If the society had accepted the statement made by the defendant that Mrs. Evans' father had died cf pneumonia, and no further enquiries had been made, the acceptance of the risk would have bean issued to the defendant in due coixrse, and upon the. receipt of the premium the policy acceptance of the risk would have bean issued to the defendant in due course, and upon the receipt of the premium the policy would have been .granted in respect ci Mrs. Evans by the directors. P.S. Morgan tfpoke as to the service of the summonses. Defendant said "It is an awfal exposure. It was done at the dicta- tion of the husband, in the kitchen. The wifo was not there. She was upstairs at- tending to a sick child. The husband tried to write her signature, but failed. The husband said it w^uid be alright, and that he would see to it. They have a grudge against me. It is the first complaint in my district." Mr. Powell: Did you understand the "thay" to meaji the company?—1 did not know what it referred to. When charged defendant said "I reserve my defence. i was authorised to make the propositi." Defendant was committed for trial on the charge of forgery, the Bench holding tha.t there was a prima facie case. Mr. Bowen aeked that the false pre- I tences charge be adjourned because, ha stated, there were several other matters'to I be gone into. Mr. PI-ell We do not object to the t adjournment. We court the fullest investi- ]1 gation. Eventually the second charge was heard, and in this the defendant again reserved his defence, the evidence having been prac- tically the same as in the first case. Defendant-, who was committed for trial on this charge as well, was admitted to bail. Mr. Ivor Bowen told the court that there were other matters to be dealt with against the defendant, and fresh summonses would be issued. These will probably be heard on Friday next.

WHAT MAKES BAD BLOOD ? Bad blood is a bad thing to have. Every- body knews that it creates disease by poi- soning the tissues, the nerves, and the various organs of the body. Bad blood ireans poisonous blood, blood I which contains uniiealthy matter, or which is so poor that it does not nourish the body a. it ought. Blood is made from food after it is di- gested in the stomach and bowels. Good food, properly digested, makes healthy nucrisfring blood and a strong healthy body. When you do not digest you food, it lies in your stomach, ferments, and "goes bad." Decay creates poisons, and, if this decay goes on in your stomach, the poisons are ab- I sorbed into your blood. The way to prevent it is to helo your stomach to digest its food, and this can best be done with Mother Siegel's Syruo, which contains food-digesting ferments and gentle tonics for the stomach, and has cured more dyspeptics than any other medicine in the world. "The indigestion that attacked mo ba gan with a slight pain in the cheet. Mat- ters grew gradually' worse until I was fcrced to give up my occupation," says Miss E. Dawson,( of Hill End, Red-born, Herts., in a letter dated July 27th, 1900' "Before this happened I had tried various remedies without success. I was eventu- I ally persuaded to try A {other Siege!'s | Syrup. A course of this medicine immedi- ateiy relieved me, and by persevering with I it to the extent of three bottles I was com- plet e-ly cured, and was able to resume my ponofssional occupation." When the digestive organs fail to work efficiently the body ceases to be supplied with pure heaJthy blood, and the svstem breaks down. Mother Siegel's Syrup is their unfailing restorer, and should" be re- sorted to witliout delay. Mother Siegel's Syrup 'is now also pre- pared in Tablet, form. and sold as Mother Seigel's Syrup Tablets. Price 2s. 9d. vel: bottle.

JIMMY THE BRACE." AMERICAN CLAIMANT TO THE FORTUNE. There is another claimant to the estate oi the Jate Mr. James Brazel, Swansea (better known as "Jimmy the Brace") viz., Mr.-Joseph Brazel, of Michigan, r. S. A. This gentleman was recentlv in Swansea (hs recorded in the "Daily Post" at th time), and he afterwards proooedod to Ireland, where the late. Mr. Brazel died. He intends to contest the will. Mr. Linnard, of Malvern-terrace, Swan- sea, claims to be a nearer relative than Mr. J oseph Braaei.

I TH E PERIL OF WAR. REACIIIN THE BREAKING POINT Vienna, Friday.-As the Austro-Turkish compromise is concluded and the Bulgaro- Turkish differences are likely to be settled 1 soon, there would be a fair prospect of the maintenance of peace did not the Austro-1 Servian tension daily increase and make a conflict extremely probable. Austria's patience is exhausted, and after the melting of the snow, or perhaps even j sooner, Austria will send an ultimatum de- j manding that Servia shall stop her warlike preparations. Then the course of future events will entirely depend upon Serbia's j answer. Shoidd Servia refuse to com.ply there will be war, and Sexvia, will be occu- pied by Austrian troops. Doubtless the provocative attitude of the Servian Crown Prince and the leading statesmen, as well as frequent frontier inci- dents, have made the worst possible impres- sion here, so that even the genuine friends 4 of peace now say that there is no other course except to chastise the Servians for their insolence. iu is also the opinion of many influential Austrian and Hungarian statesmen that the present condition cannot be maintained much longer, in view of the great costs caused by warlike preparations and the creased cost of maintaining troops in Bos-1 ma. Eleven million pounds have already j been spent, and tc-day it is reported that! the War Minister wants ten millions morej for payment of the various bills. By March 1st all t-he machine guns and various other articles for armament and equipment will be delivered, and the critical moment of decision will then arrive. The time since October has been excellently used by the War Office and the General, Staff, and everything is ready for action. Staff, and everything is ready for action. Enormous quantities of war material, guns, j ammunition, and even big siege guns to lay Belgrade in ruins, and numerous pontoons are already at the places where they will be wanted.—("Morning Leader.") -JJ

A PROFITABLE LNVESTMIJST Means favourable results combined with s ecurity. To ensure satisfactory returns, you must know what you buy and buy what you know. It is always safe to invest in a box of KERNICITS VEGBTABLS PILL& (1) Because each box is worth more than face value, and (2) because the yield in im- proved health and bonny looks amply re- pays the first outlay many times over. Thousands have proved this, and so will you if you suffer from Headaches, Dizziness, In- digestion, Liver and Kidney Troubles, Pains in the back, &c. Half of oneof KERM ICK'S VET ABLE PILLS taken before dinner p re vents sour stomach, whilst the same dose before bedtime gives sound sleep. Said only in 71d., 13^ and 2s. 9d. boxes by <1,11 Chemists and Stores.

CWELLYNFELL COLLIERS. REFUSED TO WORK TILL A FAN WAS READY. SUMMONED FOR ABSENTEEISM. I At Pontardawe on Friday Edward Hamer, William Jones, Thomas Jones, labourers, Cwmllynfeil, and John Jones and Geo. Thomas, labourers, Cwmtwrch, were sum- moned for absenting themselves from work at Cwrnliynfell Colliery, on November 25, 26, 27 and 28. Damage clauned in each instance was L3 6s.-—Mr. Xenehole, Aber- dare, prosecuted; Mr. Lleufer Thomas (in- structed by -Air. D. Randall) defended. Mr. Kenshole said on November 25 T.he men had a meeting at the top of the slant, and a oonimittce, of whom Thos. Samuels was one, saw the management, and said they were not going to work again till the fan was completed. The mine was a non- fiery one, and thoagh there had been trouble about the smoke after shot-firing in one part of the mine there was no reason why that morning should have been chosen to ftop work. The pit was a new one, and a fan had been in preparation for further developments, and fortunately was ready in four days after the men Tefused to work. Mr. Kenehole suggested as the real cause of the stoppage some friction that had occurred between the management and a father and two sons named Samuel. Dd. Jones, overman, said that on Novem- ber 25, the air in the pit was measured at different points, and found to be ample for ventilating purposes. Jones, one of the de- fendants, had admitted the men had no right to leave work. The loss to the com- pany was estimated at £ 95 14s. Id. Cross-examined by Mr. Lleufer Thomas, witness said that the men working in the pit had increased from 30 in May to 100 in November. Mr. Seymour, the manager, told the! chairman that no complaint of bad ventila- tion had reached him, only that in one portion of the pit the smoke lay heavy. Morgan Davies, under manager, in cross- examination, admitted that defendants and others had discussed the smoke, though not by way of complaint. W. Davies, night fireman, and Daniel Daniels, Crynant, were called. The latter mentioned that at a pit at Crynant, where similar conditions prevailed, natural ventilation was used. The case was adjourned till next Friday.

SWANSEA POLICE COURT MONDAl. (Before Messrs. H. Watkins, W. Williams, J. Wignall and John Roberts). MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS. I The following were dealt with for drunk- enness :—John Cook (45), labourer, was dis- charged with a caution; John Crowley (25), labourep, 5s. or seven days; John Deary (30), 12s. 6d. or seven days. John Carpenter (26), labourer, Dd. Mor- gan (27), labourer, and Geo. Powell (j5), labourer, were each fined 7s. &d- or seven days for drunkenness and indecency. David Rees (30), tinworker, and Mary Jane Price (20), single, were charged with indecent exposure. Supt. Gill said the girl had only been in town for a month, and had expressed the j wiisk to go back home to Haverfordwest. I

OUGHT TO BE STEPPED. SUNDAY COURSING ON SWANSEA SANDS. The objectionable practice of utilising Swansea Sands for coursing rabbits pre- vails. On Sunday morning a number of "sports" brought oS several matches. The rabbits, liberated 25 or 30 yards in front of the greyhounds, were often too dazed to ran, I being unused to the broad expanse of sand. The spectacle was witnessed more than once of one of the dogs seizing the rabbit by the head and the other by the hind-quarters, and although a struggle occurred yet the starter had to give the rabbit the "coup-de-

I The S.S. Ecc'esia, bearing on her decks the pert little 40-ton steam yacht, the Bllil- rush, left the Prihoe of Wales Dock, Swan- sea, definitely on Thursday werring. We say "definitely*' because rwme wags at tite dorks doubted whether she wasru't. a per- mamwy.

Messrs. David Roberts, accountant, Swan- sea, and W. Buckland, Morriet-on, were on Monday returned unopposed as borough elective auditors for Swansea. The wedding took place at Cape-1 Newydd, Llandilo, between Coun. Thomas James' Vsguborwern, and Miss Margaret Edwards' On-eufawr, second daughter of the Ilt,9 and Ma-s. Edwards, Bailybedw, Llandilo. Rev. Hsevvid Williams officiated. 0_-

j WELSH MINERS' WAGES OWNERS THEORETICALLY WEAK CASE. I. The decision of Lord St. Aldwyn at the meeting of the Coal Conciliation Board on Monday to reduce miners' wages by 5 per cent. as from MaTcli 1st next, was of itself invested with more than ordinary interest, as this was, practically, the first occasion upon which his lordship, had to decide the issue mainly upon the subsidiary' factors which are taken cognisance of under the pre- sent agreement. If the wages were automatically governed by the selling price of large coal, which is, nev ert-heless, tne main factcr, then, admit- tedly, the figures submitted by the owners did not supply them with a strong case, and it was quite a speculative matter as to how; much significance his lordship attached to! the ether factors, such as the present condi- j tion and the prospects of trade, etc., upon; which the owners mainly relied for their rase. IS A NEW AGREEMENT NEEDED? It is the contention of the coalo v .ors' re- presentatives that by the OtV: cf the I Light Hour?,' Act in July it ^aticaiiy abrogates the existing wage ,;ient—an agreement which, in the oroi.n.rv course, would not be terminable until at the earli- est, March 31st, 1910. The workmen's re- presentatives vigorously challenged the at- titude taken by the owners, and claim that the agreement is not terminable in the way I suggested, and must be allowed to nm its: course. No decision was arrived at, on Monday, but the matter wild be raised by the owners at an eariy meeting.

MURDER OF A GIRL. EXECUTION AT DURHAM GAOL. Jeremiah O'Connor was hanged in Dur- ham Gaol on Tuesday for the murder of a young girl named Donnelly under revolting circumstances. A pathetic circumstance of the case was that the child's father was reported as amongst the victims of the West Stanley Colliery disaster. O'Connor was also a miner, and had worked in the same pit. During the last few nights O'Connor had been very restless. Waking early on day morning, he partook of a little toasts and drank some tea for breakfast. He lis- tCThÐd attentively to the ministrations of Canon Brown, but never uttered a single j word. He walked firmly to the scaffold J and death was instantaneous. Brothers I Pierpont were the executioners.

DEATH OF JlR. REES JONES, LANDORE. WKLL-KNOWN SADDLER AND EX- COUNCILLOR. It will be learned with regret by a host of friends, especially in the Swansea musical world, that ex-Councillor Rees Jones, saddler, Plasmarl, died early on Monday morning. Deceased had been ail- ing for soma time from an internal com- f, 1 plaint, and for eleven weeks was confined to his bed. Dr. Begg has been in attend- ance. The late Mr. Rees Jones was a Landore boy bred and born, and had lived there the whole of his 66 years of life. Apprenticed when a youth to Mr. Joseph Evans, -.addler, Penvilia, he, in 1870, started business on hib own account. In 1823 he retired, arad THE LATE MR. EEES JONES. since then had represented Messrs. Smith and Company, Ltd., Bristol, in the boiler trade. About 20 years ago he was returned on the Swansea Council as representative of Laiidcro, and sat for ten yeafs, when he resigned, but he will best be recollected for his enthusiasm in matters musical. For twenty-seven years he filled the position of secretary of the Morriston Tabernacle Eis- teddfod, and in this department of music and song he took a deep and active inte-Tost. In his younger days he himself carried off several prizes, and later in life was fre- quently seen wielding the baton at these festivals. Deceased leaves a widow and seven children, all grown up. One of his daughters, Miss Harmah oones, now a nurse kt London, is a very clever violinist. We believe we axe correct in saying that: it was Mr. Rees Jones who "discovered" Mr. Ben Davies when as a lad the letter, sang alto, and it was brought a«bout w'heit the deceased, with the late Dr. Joseph Parry, was going round making a test of roine boys. Dr. Parry and Eos Morlais j were great friends of the deceased, who, in I addition to being a conductor, wcus a most successful organiser, in which cape-city 'he brought very weLl'-known vocalists into thei district. He and Dr. Parry established the National Soca-ety of Musicians, and the de- ceassd himself had a great deal to do with: getting the funds together for the John, Thomias Scholarship of Music at the Roy-all Academy. Directly and indirectly there is |' littlle doulbt that the deceased sacrificed not only time but much money in order to pro-1 mote music and song whilst his large heart i was in evidence in other directions, notably; during the period of the distress in the (lis-1 trict in 1895, when he was chairman of the Landore Distress Committee. The funeral will probably take place on Thursday at LDa-ngyMach Churchyard.

EXTRA SOAP VALUES. All the leading soap manufacturers at the present time are selling their first-class lines of household soap at a uniform price of 3d. per lb., but Messrs. Crosfield, the well- known Warrington manufacturers, give extra value in two respects upon Perfec- tion aoI Soap. They give a constant bonus of a cake of PC Erasmic Herb Toilet Soap for every ten wrappers, and are also distri- buting £ 10,000 in freo cash gifts. These two concessions mean a considerable reduc- tion below thø market price of 3d. in the ease of PerfecWon" Soap.

LLANELLY BOAT SOLD FOR ii5,550. The-iron screw steamer Springbok, owned. I by Mr. W. Samuel, Llanelly, has been sold.. to Messrs. John Cook and Son, Aberdeen,- She is 830 tons gros and 350 tons net; and to Messrs. John Cook and Son, Aberdeen,- She is 830 tons gros and 350 tons net; and was built at Belfast by Messrs. Workman, Clark and Co., in 1883, and is fit-ted wit# compound engines. The purchase price is reported to-be something under- £ 5,500. j

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WARSHIP ON GOODWINS. ALABMISe REPORT FROM BOVBB The Press Association Dover correspon- dent telegraphs: It is reported here that a warship is ashore on the Goodwin Sands. Tugs have been despatched to the scene and others are being held in readiness. It is very foggy in the Channel. STRANDED IRONCLAD RE-FLOATS. The tugs sent one rcm Dovefr returned about two o'clock and reported that it was a battleship which had. gone ashore on the smds, but thai-she had since got off again. Her name is unknown. -l

DEPARTING BRITON FERRY CUBATE. SEND-OFF GIFTS TO REV. T. S. FISHES. MR. M. G. ROBERTS AND THE VICAR. A cTowded meeting was held at Neath- road Schools, Briton Ferry, on Monday, on the departure of Rev. T. S. Fisher, B.A., who is about leaving for Newport. Mr. VV. Saph pr&sided. Mr. M. G. Roberts said the assistant clergy were compelled to do their duty un- doT vary unpleasant conditions. It could not be said that he (Mr. Roberts) had lived in as close intimacy with Mr. Fisher as be had with other curates, but he hiad always been prepared and ready to give Air. Fisher every poseifofo 'help in his power. (Cheers.) He (the speaker) was much concerned as to what would lia/ppen after Mr. Fisher lefo. He thought the little Mission Church at: Pantyrheol mudh too small, and hoped the. Countess of Jersey would have soon been asked to lay the foundation-stones of a new church. This was one of the lirst matters he discussed with the present vicar when he came into tho parish, but six years had pass- i ed. and, no church or insstitute had been built. After a glowing tribute to Mr. Fisiber tho speaker expressed an earnest hope that a man equally as earnest would take his place. (Cheers.) Mr. Byron HoJt-Jwa-y, Mr. W. S. Jones, and Mr. C. Reynolds spoke, and Mrs. Mor- gan (Court Sort) presented a silver pocket Communion Service and a- piurse of gold on behalf of subscribers whdOe Mrs. Ellis made a presentation of stoios on behalf of St. Thomas' Choir. RBV. W. Fisher, who received an ovation, responded and said if he had been suooessfuj at Briton Ferry it was entirely due to the hearty co-opsiration he had received. The following took part hi an excellent programme of music, etc. Miss Hold-way, Mr. Howel Lewis, Mr. Edward Howard, MT I Thomas Taylor, Miss Mabel Koare, Mr. A. Mogford, etc. with Churchpeople in their practical assist- ance towards every effort to raise the £ s. d. to pay for the hall, and one's memory is not GO short as to forget who were selected on th? working committee at a representative public meeting, called at the hall before the opening. After the pro- gramme for working and conducting of the cluby etc., in connection with the Parish Hall foT the first season had been carried cub it was patent to some that there was to,) much of the Nonconformist element on the committee, and one found in a short time a new committee with officers drafted in quite a one-sided manner, and without the knowledge of the old members of com- mittee, and reasonably since then it is but Httle interest, thai has been taken by Non- conformity in the affairs of the Parish Hall. I consider the insinuations of the corres- pondent who refers to the hall having been "cleansed and purified of all its coarser associations'' rather a reflection upon the late Curate -in-Charge, who permitted all such undesirable things to be carried on.

MORRISTSN ELECTION PETITION THE COURT COSTS. At a meeting of the Swansea Municipal Reform Association, held an Monday after- noon, it was decided to take the opinion of one of the leading counsel as to the possi- bility of saving the rates from being drawn upon for the payment of the court costs, es- timated at between £ 600 and £ 700, incurred in connection with the hearing of the recent election petition. The feeling was strongly expressed that the association would be rendering a public service by obtaining an independent opinion on the point.

EOEBISTON IUEBEL ACTION. MR. RUFUS ISAAC, K.C., AND MR. FOOTE, K.C., BRIEFED. There is eery probability that the Mor- riston libel case will come on at the Cardiff Assizes in March. There will be separate defences on the part, of Alderman Matthews and Councillor D. Jenkins;, and it is practically certain that they will be represented by M'r. Rufon Isaac, K.C. and Mr. J. A. Foote, K.C.. respec- tively. Mr. Viiliers Meager has also been briefed. For the plamtiS (Councillor D. Harris) it is stated that the probable counsel will be Mr. B. F.- Williams, K.C., and Mr. J. Sankey.

i A coroner's jury at Fforestfach returned a verdict on Monday that the child Sidney Griffiths, of Crespin-raw, died from convul- sions. a ——————————-

CAEKPHILLY P "Ton ACCEPTS A CALL TO PORT TALBOT. Rev. E. Bush, Caerphilly, has accepted an invitation. to the pastorate of Port Tal- bot English Congregational Church- Mr. Bush, who was ordained at Eari Shi 1 ton, Leicestershire, in 1890, has had wide experience. Before accepting duties fet Caerphilly, of which town he is a native, ho was colleague of the late Rev. G. H. R. Garcia, Sunderland. During his stay at Caerphilly lie was president of the Liberal Association, and Chairman of the Free Church Council.

ONE & ALlTgARDENING, 190& Edited by Edward Owen Greening. London: Agricultural and Hort icultupJ Associa- tion. Price twopence. The new issue of this popular Annual is the fourteenth of the series. A first edition of 100,00.0 marks the confidence of the pub- lishers, in an undiminished demand, and the Editor ha.3 provided a varied and tempting of fare. Mr. Walter P. Wright, F.R.H.S., writes on Electricity and Plant growth., and Mr. R. Lewis Castle, F.R.H.S., on the French system of Intensive Cultiva- tion. The Hon. H. A. Stanhope contributes in an article on Some Friends of Plants, chatty information on birds, boos and moths. The Editor in his opening essay describes the Vacant Land Movement in London, and this is followed up by an ac- count of The Beautiful Harringay Society by its Hon. Sec., Mr. Arthur E. Morton. There is a pleasant original little garden story on love and duty by Greviile H. Tem- pany. Other articles are by J. H. Crab- tree on Mushrooms and Fungi; by James Soott on microscoipdtl features of plant lite; by Mrs. Mabel Edwards Webb on the profits ,of floral beautitkation of property; by T. j Leonard Bai-tin on Wall Gardens; hut the I late Richard Dean, V.M.H. D. T. Fish, I F.R.S.H.; Leslie Greening, of Kew, and others. The work ig illustrated' profusely through- out, almost every page bearing its pleasant picture.

AEBRAVON COUNTY POLICE- MONDAY: (Before Dr. Arnalit Jones, 'Major Gray and Mr. C. Jones). David Thomas, collier, Bryn, was fined I and costs for being drunk and dis- orderly. For allowing dogs to stray without collars Thomas L. Evans, Ivor Dela-more, and George Owen, Abergwynii, were fined h" and costs. John, William and David Walters, an, Margam, were ordered to pay for the maintenance of their parents. .Edward Clark, fuel worker, Taibacn, was ordered to pay Is. 6d. a week towards his mother's support. John Griffiths, labourer, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for drunkenness. Tom Owens (alias -Scottio"), sinker, Pont- ihvdyfen, was charged with being drunk at Miners* Arms, Pontrhydyfen.—Case dlRabert Smith, master haulier, Aber- jrwynfi, was fined £ 1 and costs for stealing coal value 3d., the property ol the Oornvg Rhcndda Colliery Co.-P-C- Lloyd saad de- fendant's pockets were bulky, and he iound them full of coal. There was also a lump in the back lining of his coat The bade ticket appeared as if made for tne Furpo^e. ^Oierk: Was it a poacher's pocket.—Like it, sir. S EXHIBITION

PREUMINfAjrr WORK WELL IN HAND. men recruited from the un- employed register-are working on the Estate, Swansea, preparing roads ^vera^e, etc.. for the cottage exhibibon. wtatfli sites for 52 Houses have, been work is Praoticany com pHe and the road making will be finished tasix weeks time. Work will bo found for the men for another six weeks.

MAN S FACE BOASTED TERRIBLE BURNS AT AN ABER.DULAIS WORKS. vt Aberd-ulais on Tuesday an inquest was held on John Rees. labourer. Tonna., who was badly burnt at Olyne Tinplate Works, on February ilth- David Cowley, Penydre. found deceased lying against the furnace door and removed ( liim home in a cab. I By Mr White (H.M. Inspector): There was plenty of light for anyone to see their way about. By Mr Forsdyke (for insurance c.ompanyr: Deceased went too near the furnace door for warmth whilst taking his meals. Dr Prell found deceased suffering from sbock. The left sidfi of the faoe was per- fectly roastad; left eye was destroyed, nose burnt, anterior half of tongue completely burnt, and the tongue was protruding, pro- bably due to an epileptic fit. A verdict of "Dearth from shock and burns" was returned.

ABERAVON TRAMPS LABOUR YARD. Nea-th Guardians met on Tuesday, Mr W. Howell, J.P., presiding. It being reported that a labour yaTd for tramps is to be opened at Aberavon— Aberavon Council to provide the site-the Guardians will pay for implements and half payment for the labour master. Swansea Cotta,ge Homes Committee men-, on Tuesday. Tliere are 146 children :u the Homos.—The Clerk gave a report 011 the Infant Life Protection Act, discussion on which was deferred. Friends of Mr. Andrew BelT, the Swansea, ibsriionp, met Cafe- on Monday evening (Councillor fhvrn j.presiidrn^r), .ren. acrJIIID1it.:t.Ire"\v"æ<; formed to ;arr:ramg^ a -t:æ11'3:Ûl:i.! consnErt to tabbde him Ms* fc. L i 1

I WORLB S COAL OUTPUT. THOUSAND MILLION TONS MINED. Goal statistics issued on Tuesday by the- Beard of Trade show the total output of vhe world in 1907 was about one thousand million tons. Of this the United Kingdom produced nearly 268 million tons; United States, nearly 429 million tons; and Ger-i many, 141 million tons. The figures all show large increases over preceding years. The United States pro* duction exceeded the United Kingdom pro-) diction by 60 per cent. Coal prod-action per head of papulation in the United Kingdom was six tons, and in the United States five tons, average value per ton being 9s., and nearly 6s. re- spectively The number of persons em- ployed in- the coal-mining industry above and below ground in 1906 in the United Kingdom was 860,400; in the United States 640,780; and in Germany 511,100. The ouput per person employed was 577 tona in the United States, and 292 tons in the United Kingdom. Excess of exports ovec imports in 1937 was 85,000,000 tons in the United Kingdom, the greatest on record. in Germany the excess was 12,500,000 tons, and ir. the United States 11,000,000 tons. Con- sumption per head in the United States was 4.87 tons and in the United Kingdom 4.15 tens.

IIORBISTON ELECTION PETITION COUNSEL'S OPINION RE COURT COSTS. We learn that the opinion obtained from 11r; WiUaughby Williams, respecting the P«*a*f being re^ed^t oourt costs m the recent election petition enquiry is to the effect that in fhedrcmn- tTT the Corporation milst pay, and therg 0 ™eaas for appealing against tho decision of the learned Commoesioner.

WELSH TEAM AND SUHDAY FOOTBALL. coerespondeot *^TMR. uvnraaroro qT STATEMENT. (Land<>re) writes-^Aceoitflng the Post report of Dr. Ratings' on day. Councillor. Livingston rta„ed to have said that he w*a op. ETa £ h W&IS:i tpawaUn« « sS o -y, and he would never sanction any affianE«. trespass on tbexlr Sundays." not memCVy XTVC& r-e' tbis attttede la not very consist, for I believe that it w«l ^TSSt°n Wh° the first game Plajed by tne Swansea team In France. Th4a was contested on a Sunday. Mr. Livingston jus present, and also spoke at tbe dinnrer on tJb.e Sunday night. yL b8 y»» -VOUM M », know If this is correct or not, COTJNCliuLOR Ll VIATGSWN,S REPLY ^Poken to by a "Daiiy Posf reporter Mr Livingston would only say that the occasion mentioned was ten years ago, and that even h T kT CUd DOt approve or sanction what had been done.

Try Ben Wilson, a speaker of unusual brilWy and originality, Star C tyrmday, at 3 p.m.

Lieut-Colonei (son of. Sn John Llewelyn) was presented at the Royal levee, at Buckingham Palace on Tues- day, on his ap.pomtment to the command of the Clamorgan Imperial Yeomanry. 'I"

CASE OF gl^ei^at^LYDACR-' A case of glanders has occurred at the Graigoia-Merthyr Coliierv, Civda/ch 7^ Tuesday the alfeeted horse Was slaughtered a,id cieinat-ed m the presence of Sunt Wi) >»**■ Mr-, W',J- Gladstone Davias, M.R.C.VJ3., Sw^

SWIAJfSKA AIR-GUN MATCH. Trinity Strand Mission, 315; Kilvey 305. E!

NEATH SCHOOLS EXTENSIONS. At Neath Education Committee on Tues- the payJ|Mlf' tS' M+°r8an' J"R' Fading) the Board of Education requested consideration ot additional accommodation at the GnolI Schools, but in the meantime would consent to the use of the Central Hall, to prevent overcrowding. The matter was deferred i r- M- Jenkins, borough engineer, submitted amended plans for Mejin Schools extensions, which were adopted and ordered to be seat to the Education Board. For Children's Hacking Coughs at night, Wood's great Peppermint Cure, la. ljd., 2s. 9d.

PIGS F9R BACON | We are always open to boy primo I e quality pigs from 6sc. lOlK ■ to 1 Osc. 101b. H Prices and Terms on applicative B Killings every day. H Ckiqites Posted on day oj kitting* I CHAS. & THOS. KARRIS & Co., lit I < Bacon Curers, CALNE, Wilts. I Buying Agents rryantrd Tvhere iu>? W <i £ t>0inicd. fln nun

moniously, and the item was enthusiastic- ally acknowledged. the farce emit led ''Borrowed Plumes' was subsequently staged, and in this the characters were :—Mr. liotherby Bibbins, Mr. Bob Clarke; Captain Slasher, Mr. T. Price; Dick Mizdl?, Mr. George Thomas; Violet, Mr. E. Wright; Emma, Mr. Cyril Parry. This pieje again created much di- version and side-splitting amongst the audi- ence, who apparently xollowed the plot very attentively. Mr. Bob Clarke as "Bibbins" accomplished a somewhat diffi- cult part with great credit. The brunt of the pi^e fell upon the shoulders of ME. W. T. Price as "Captain Slasher" of the "Dragaroons" as "Dick" teimed him. The part. allotted to him was a lengthy one. but the tAsk was accomplished in a com- mendable manner. The dialogue between him and "Dick" was most laughable. Mr. George Thomas enacted the part of the "Ostier and Boots at the Flying Mackerel" .in his very own humorous style, and (coupled with "Captain Slasher") was the mainstay of the niece. His impersonation ot H.oratio Gu^tavus Tattleton," 1a.s ex- tremc-ly funny as well as clever, particu- larly in the "Lunch Scene-" Mr. Wright as "Bibbins' daughter" was most natural and effective, whilst the actions of Mr. Cy- ril Parry as "The Maicl of all wcrTc" added materially to the success of the farce. The "National Anthem" terminated a most enjoyable entertainment- The pro- J oeeds will bo devoted towards the Guild Im- provement Fund. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. j A committee ot the whole Council (with' full powers) met at the Town Hall on Tuesday, the Mayor I Mr. C. V. Pryse Rice) presiding. There were also present :— Aldermen T. Watkins, C. P. Lewis, D. Saunders Thomas and J. R. James, Conn- ( cilors T. Phillips, T. Roberts, S. H. Price, W. Jones. James Evans, H. Havard, Dl. Jones and Mr. H. Nichols, together with the Town Clerk (Mr. H. Alfred Thomas) and the Surveyor (Mr. Llovd). NEW GAS PILLAR, The only tender received for supplying and erecting a new gas pillar lamp for New- road was that of Mr. John Lewis, Garden- street, whose price of £ 7 12s. 6d. was ac- cepted. ORNAMENTAL ARM. For fixing an ornamental arm to the stan- dard erected at the entrance to Ebenezer Chapel, the only tender sent in was that of Mr. John Levis, Garden-street, which was accented at, 26s. I WELSH PATRON SAINT. NVith reference to the proposed com- memoration of the memory of Dewi Sant, Mr. J. R. James (who suggested the move- ment at the previous Council meeting) said that he had nothing further to add. and thaCSit now only remained for the Council to take such steps as they might decide. Mr. S. H. Price said that one of commemorating would be the walking of the I boro-: gh boundary. -lir. j. K. James said t-na-t mother piaces the commemoration took place in the form of a dinner. This, cf course, would not interfere with Mr. Price's idea. Mr. T. Watkins remarked that he would very mucit like to see the boundary peram- bulated, but personally he considered this should be postponed until the summer months, as it was rather a^d now. Mr. C. P. Lewis Possibly it may be too hot then. (Laughter). Mr. D. S. Thomas moved, and Mr. W. Jones seconded, that a dinner be held, and the motion was carried. Mr. H. Havard thought that the present weather was most suitable for walking the boundary. Many years had transpired since it had been done, and March 1st seemed an appropriate occasion to do so. He con- sidered that all Welshmen and "Cew-Bow- ddwrians" should cherish the memory of Dewi Sant. He moved to that effect, and a general holiday be also proclaimed on that day. Mr. T. Watkins seconded, remarking that something should be done as it appeared un- fair in ai way to compel the tenant of Cefn- crug to pay borough rates, whilst Mr. Phillips, of Picton Court, for instance, was scot free. (Laughter). Legally that was so, but morally he did not think so. (Re- newed laughter). The motion was unanimously adopted, and a committee appointed to attend to the de- tails., THE YEOMANRY CAMP. The Mayor remarked that he had been in j communication with Capt. Stewart relative to the Yeomanry, and was pleased to in- form them that the War Office had now defi- nitely approved of Llandovery as the train- ing ground for the Yeomanry this year, and. further, that the Engineers would at- tend to the laying of water to the camp. (Hear. hear). FUNERAL OF MISS MARY MORRIS. The remains of the late Miss Mary Morris (one of the borough's oldest and quaintest of characters) were interred at Llandingat on Tuesday, the funeral being well attended. The R+ v. J. Titus, curate of Llandingat, officiated. SALEM GUILD DEBATE. Under the auspices of the Salem Im- provement Society, a discussion took pla<'e j on Wednesday last on the subject "Is the present position of Wales due to singing or literature?" Mr. Edgar Evans read an able paper in favour of singing, which was sup- ported by Mr. Dd. Jones, Mr. NVNL Thomas (New-rd.), Mr. W. Jones, and "Mr. Williams. The cause of literature found staunch sup- porters in Mr. W. Lloyd Williams, Mr. W. Thomas (Water-street), Mr. Jno. Jones, and Miss Evans (Tanybryn). On a division, the music enthusiasts scored ten votes in excess of their opponents. FUNERAL OF MR. TOM JOHN DAVIES The remains of the late Mr. Tom John Da vies, the son of Mr. David Da vies,, Or- chard-street. were interred in Llandingat on Wednesday last. The funeral, being a public one. was largely attended. The Rev. D. Rhydderch officiated at the house, and the Rev. J. Titus (Curate) at the Church and grave; Mr. G. Anthony, Stone-street, a,c.ted as undertaker. FUNERAL OF MISS RHODA MORTON. The funeral of the late Miss Rhoda Mor- ton, the daughter or Mr. and Mrs. G. "Morton, of Erskine House, took place on Thursday last, and was largely and repre- sentatively attended, and amply testified to the high esteem in which the departed young lally was held in the borough. The mourners tompriseu Mr. and Mrs. G. Mor- ton (pare-[it'). Ifr. W. J. Morion. London (brother), the \J Lsses Mercy \Ioriou and Amy Morion. London (srstwesi, as id Mrs. H. F. Dann, Commerce House (an intimate friend of the deceased). The general public. included the Revs. J. Titns and Melbourne Jenkins (curates), T. E. Thomas (Baily-1 glas), and H. Ifor James (The Laurels;, Mr. W. H. Jones (N.P. Rank). CounJ M. H. Nichols (Old Rank Houise), AFdermaji C. P. Lewie. fLlanding^t), Mr. C. Michael' i (Llandovery Hank), Coun. T. Roberts; j of the comimtteei was-qu-'t^-as^ vahiable» apd f o (Crown Stores;, Coun. S. H. Price (Trafal- gar House), Mr. H. V. Watkins (Tycerrig), Coun. J. Evans (Y Dolau), .Mr. Phys W. Price (Plasyddeiwen;. Aid. J. ±L Jamt-, (Albert House), Councillor H. Havard (Northampton House), Mj-. E. Evans (post master)., Mr. M- Griffiths (Penvgawsc House), Mr. D. R. Roberts (Emlyn House), j P.S. Deans (Granta), .Mr. J. J. Vale (Grey House), Mr. John Jones (Green Lodge). Mi". W. Har rics (Court House). Mr. W. J. James (Railway View). Mr. W. Lloyd (Queen Street), Mr. Price (Orchard Street), Mr. John Williams (Victoria Crescent), Mr. J. Jenkins (High Street), Mr. Dan Hughes (Grort House), Mr. L. Thomas (The Lp- I lands), Mr. J. G. Evans (Railway Terrace). I Mr. David Jones (Church View). Mr. T. Walters (New Road), Mr. Grev (Portland I House), Mr. M. L. Jones (Oak Cottage). Air. G. Lewis (Copper Beech House), Mr. G. Williams (Whitehall Hotel)., Mr. Will, Lewis (Garden Street), Mr. J. Davie? I (Castle Street), Mr. D. Jones (Lla-ndaff House), Mr. LI. Edwards (Waterloo House), Mr. W. X. Thomas (Manchester House). Mr. Jeremiah Ihomas (Pengasr House), eic. An appropriate service was held at the deceased's residence, conducted by the itev. T. E" Thomas (pastor of-tiie Memorial Ciiapel). In the church and at the grave- side the Revs. J. Titus and M. Jenkins were the officiant*. Several hymns were rendered with much pathos. Beautiful floral tri- butes were sent bv Miss Mercy Morton. Miss Amy Morton (sistus), Mr. and Mrs. W J. Morton, London (brother and sister- in-law), Masters Arnold and Geoffrey .Mor- ton, London (nephewsi, Mr. and Mrs. Dan:. I (Commerce House), Mrs. Da-vies and family (Cardiff). Mrs. Miller and family (London). Miss Scott (London), Mr. Ernest Wright (College View), Mrs. G. P. Morgan (Llan- da-ff House), and Mrs. E. Bell (Berkeley), whilst an artificial wreath was sent by the members ot the Memorial Church. The millinery was supplied by Mrs. James U, James, of 13, Victoria-street, whilst the inneral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. W. and D, Williams, of Tanner': Hall. Hall. i.

Mr. and Mrs. G. Morton and family con- vey their heartfelt thanks to the numerous: friends who extended their sympathy to them in their sad bereavement. Coun. W. Jones. Alma House Will not one of the local doctors act without fee? Ultimately, on the suggestion of Alderman James. the secretary was directed to invite other doctors to adjudicate. The secretary next asked the committee to make certain suggestions relative to the motor car service between Brecon and LiaQ- dovery, so that he might, place the same before the company. Coun. T. Roberts thought that in the first, place the service should be advertised. Mr. T. Thomas, Rock Cottage, suggested that, as the Yeomanry arrived on the 25th May, the company be asked to commence the service a week earlier, and that the members of the Town Council and Improve- ment Committee, take a trip. Mr. D. Davies. The Emporium, seconded, and this was agreed to. Mr. H. V. Watkins further moved that a deputation wait upon some prominent re- sidents in Trecastle and Sennybridge to get them to arrange Sunday School trips by means of the motor car service. This suggestion was further adopted. It was also decided to circulate poster- in the district affected, and that the Great Western Railway Co. be asked to make ar- rangements with the Midland, and .Neath d -0 and Brecon Railway Companies to run the cars ill conjunction with their trains. Mr. Dan Davit's Where will the cars start from? Mr. T. Thomas From Llandovery, and let the Council take a run. Mr. H. V. Watkins But not at the ox- pense of the Improvement Committee. (Laughter). A suggestion of Mr. Walters, N.P. Batik, to appoint a sub-committee to deal with Lie question of advertising the service properly, was deterred until an advance copy of the companv's time table was received. SUCCESS SOIREE AT THE DRILL HALL. I A verv successful and pleasant soiree was held at the Drill Hall on Friday evening, the room being most tastefully decorated by the committee. There were aeout 10 pre- sent. The proceedings opened at 8 o'clock with a misceilr-neous programme, which in- cluded a vocal duett by the Misses Eva a-ni AL U. Williams; a pianoforte duett by the Misses Gladys Lewis ajid Amelia. Harries; songs by Messrs. R. W. Clarke, C. H. Parry. D. L. Williams, Dan Jenkins, and Miss M. Price. Games were also indulged in. and an interval for refreshments, which were catered by Mr. Dan Davies, of the Emporium, then occurred. The tables were artistically laid, whilst the menu was a most choice and elaborate one. Perhaps the most attractive pastime of the evening was next indulged in. We refer to the dancing, which was continued until the early hours of Sat- urday morning. Certainly most of those present proved no novices in the art eitner, and the event must be classified, as an un- qualified success, for which those privileged to participate therein have to thank the enterprise of an energetic committee. Mr. Harry Kay; of Railway-tenace who is quite an adept in the "light fantastic"—was an ideal M.C. The dances comprises waltzes, barn dance, grand march, veleta, waltz cotillion, schottische, Emperor's cake walk, military two-step, and lancers. Mr. D. L. Williams, The Colony, .was treasurer, whilst the secretary was Mr W. N- Thomas, of Manchester House. The accompanists were the Misses Gladys Lewis, Amelia Harries, Eva Williams, M. U. Williams, Millicent Rees, and Mr. W. Jones, of Rhosybedw. IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE MEETING. The Town Improvements Committee met at the Town Hall on "Monday evening, under the presidency of Conn. T. Roberts, Crown Stores. The secretary (Coun. M. H. Nichols) read a letter from Dr. Isaac, of Pontardulais, acknowledging the committee's invitation to act as one of the ambulance judges, but stating that under the rules stipulated by the British Medical Association, no mem- ber residing in Glamorganshire could act under a fee of two guineas, and therefore could not accept the position without pay- ment of such a fee. Dr. Hughes, of Ammanford (the other professional gentlemai) asked to officiate) wrote staring that- he feared his professional duties would prevent him accepting, and that he did not think the fee mentioned by Dr. Isaac was applicable to Carmarthen- shire. Dr. J. S. Rosser, Violet Cottage, remarked that every labourer was worthy of his hire, and therefore he did not think the committee were quite justified in calling upon an out- side medical man to sacrifice important en- gagements Jor nothing. He oonside.red two guineas was a small fee for a professional person to receive for a whole day's work in an ambulance competition. In reality it was nothing like a proper remuneration for such services, and, personally, lie was in favour of giving the fee as suggested if the committee cleemed the competition worthy to be included in the Whit-Monday contests. It struck him very much on last Whit-Mon- day to see the keen interest taken by the crowd in ambulance work, and the appoint- m-eut of a. good, sound man would stimulate such interest amungst. outsiders. A doctor of standing would carry weight, and taisure a gre;U<er entry of competing teams, and the vory fact of calling upon such a person to act- would. to some extent, remunerate him for bis sacritice on behalf of such a noble cause as-ambuLan< e work. The contest would be of an educative character, and well worthy of the committee's serious con- sideration to the extent of granting some reasunable recognition to th<< judges for their services. Jld. J. U. James, Albert House, said that up to the present. ra»;hargo had been made by the ambulanre judges, and he certainly thought -two- gsiiieasrrathar high. The-timc -r-

'.lsefui as doctors, yet they had laboured for many years for nothing. Dr. Rosser But the calls upon a doctor arc tar more imperious. Mr. T. Thomas, Rock Cottage, thought that the appointed doctors might subscribe something out of the received, as musi- cal adjudicators often did so. Coun. M. H. Nichols said that in his opinion, the contest had far bettor be dropped if the fee was insisted upon, as the item would not- likely recoup the com- mittee by way of any extra gate money. Aid. J. R. James Knock it on the head is the best way. Dr. Rosser It is quite unnecessary to have three judges. It could be reduced to one oniy. Aid. J. R. James But we took upon it a labour of love rather than from a niedi- ■»! status. It. would be to tho interest of he profession if they supported the com- petition.