The Cardiff Times

AFTERNOON PROCEEDINGS, Shalf a Ballot be Taken P I Upon resuming proceedings after luncheon the question arose whether there should be a ballot at the collieries on the question whether the Sliding Scale members should be vested with plenary power. The International Colliery Delegate moved that the ballot should not take place under any condition. Such an idea was monstrous." (Laughter.) A Garw Vallay Delegate, in seconding the motion, remarked that he regretted to find from the report of the last Sliding Scale joint meeting that the people who wanted the workmen's repre- sentatives to get plenary powers were the employers. If the conference allowed the question of plenary powers to be referred back to the collieries they would simply be giving away the cause of the workmen, because the wires would be polled by the officials, who would tell their workmen that they must vote for plenary powers, If, he added, they could not get what was just and fair upon a rising market they might give up all hopes of getting it. "Curaegood trade," warmly added the speaker, H we don't get good wages with it. I say don't give our representatives to-day a chance of placing the question of plentu-y powers before men who don't know the way to vote and have no opinions of their own." This observation led to angry cries of "Sharne: sbanae! from various pajct9 of the I hall, and as these were becoming general the chairman appealed for order. The delegate proceeded to atT that they could weJhay" Shame! because whenever a vote was being taken there •• common enf my, the employers, wwre always against them, and instructed workmen to vote all they thought best. I A Rhvmney Delegate moved an amendment that the vote be taken bv ballot a* to whether their representative* btj given plenary powers or not. He did not consider that they had pre- viously adopted aconstitutional course in deciding this momentous question. He was one of those who believed that the ballot was tne only consti- tutional means, and that a show of hands did not properly represent the correct views of the workmen, and he instanced a colliery in his distriot where the question was decided on behalf of some 900 workmen by between 60 and 70 men, who had attended the pnblie meeting. Another Delegate seconded the amendment,not f for the reason that he would not be bounced out of it by any official, and would record his vote in accordance with his opinion fearlessly, but because a more overwhelming opinion would be ascertained by means of the ballot. A Delegate from the Plymouth Collieries said he did not favour plenary powers, because such re- sponsibility was too great to put upon any men. Mr DAVID MOEGAN (Wattstown) said there were very strong reasons why the question should proceed to ballot. They must not do anything that would lead to a strike without giving every individual workman an opportunity to express his opinion. The movers of the resolution proposed to tie the hands of their representatives so that they could do nothing fiually without consulting the delegates, and yet on the other hand then sought to prevent tne workmen from expressing their opinions. Let them be consistent. (Cheers.) Mr ANDREWS argued against plenary powers and againstthe ballot. An Aberaman delegate agreed with the last speaker, remarking that if plenary powers were given to their representatives they would sign the old Sliding Scale agreement. (Laughter and cries of No no from the platform.) Mr BBACE rose and expressed his astonishment that the question of ballottiHg had been brought before the meeting. He readily granted that the principle of voting by ballot was a proper way of deciding a question like this, but it was rather late in the day to do so now, because it had already been decided in a. constitutional manner. The proposer of the amendment stated that he did not consider the method of cumulative voting constitutional, but why did he not object to the cumulative vote being taken at the last conference ? (A Voice He was not here at the last confer- ence.") Dealing with the statements made that the meetings at home did not represent the men at the collieries, the speaker remarked that if the meetings at home that sent delegates to the last conference were not representative, he ven- tured to say that the meetings that sent dele- gates to this conference were not representative. (" Quite so.") He had no hesitation in saying that works committees had sent delegates to this conference, and that the workmen in mass meetings had not been consulted at all. The men were now asked to reverse a principle which was decided at the last conference according to instructions from the collieries. Mr ALFRED OVION'3 then rose, amid cries of Vote and interruption had some difficulty before being allowed to proceed. The question to decidewas, "Shall the men themselves ballot upon the question?" He rose particularly because he was the representative at another conference to be held the following day, when the scheme for con- tacting out of the Workmen's Compsns.ition Act would be considered. (" That is not the question," Vote, vote," and considerable dis- order.) MABON, after endeavouring to obtain order, remarked: Evidently some of you are afraid to hear arguments, boys. What's the matter ? Mr ONIONS, in proceeding, asked whether they were in favour of deciding the contracting out question on the following day by a show of nands, or would they submit it to the workmen by ballotting? (Cries of "BaJlofc.") By their present action therefore they would be telling the conference and those interested in the question that they mux! decide it bv a show of hands Mr BRA CE then came forwird v. iih a request to the chairman, Shall I put a question to Mr Onions ?" and after interruption order was restored, and Mr Brace asked Mr Onions not to forget that the conference bad I already decided the plenary powers question by vote. Mr Oxioxs I don t forget it. Further interruption was occasioned by cries of Vote, vote." several delegates wishing to speak, and this caused the chairman to remark that if the conference would have to meet again to-morrow, they themselves must accept the responsibility—he would not. They were doing great injustice to themselves by this interruption. After further discussion, The question was then put to vote by show of I hands, with the following result For referring plenary powers question to ballot 44 Against 51 The result was received with cheers and counter cheers. ROLL CALL DEMANDED DECISION REVERSED. Mr DAVID MOKOAN (Wattstown) challenged the voting, and demanded that the roll should be called,and the voting reckoned according to the numbers represented. The roll call was then proceeded with, the result being declared as follows :— For referring to ballot 35,838 I Against 26,659 Majority 9,179 EXTENSION OF NOTICES ¡ MrVi.IAN (Abertillery) moved, and it was seconded That we do not accept any extension of time of the notices beyond the 31st of this month, whether we ballot or not." A Speaker declared that the vote of confidence passed in the Scale representatives in the morn- ing involved the adoption of the agreement made for extension of time. Upon being put to the vote, only 17 voted for the resolution, the number against being 54. The resolution was therefore rejected. When this result was announced Mr BEACH re- marked that those who had voted against the ballot had been defeated, but as good democrats they must accept it properly. He, however, they must accept it properly. He, however, wanted the secretary to record a minute to the effect that the conference had laid down a. pre- cerlcnt-by deciding to refer the question of plenary powers to the collieries atter it bad already been decided by the cumulatve vote. Mr D. MORGAN ( Wattstown) and others called Mr Brace to order, and Mr EVAX TROMAR (Rhymney* contended that the replies of the collieries to the last conference as to plenary powers were not decisive because the question had been split up into three parts. WHEN WILL THE BALLOT BE TAKEN It was resolved that the ballot at the collieries should take place at once that the figures, for and against, be sent to Mr Lewis Miles, the secretary, at the Engineers' Institute. Cardiff, on Friday and that the result be published in tha daily Press. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

SWANSEA RAILWAYMEN. Alleged Victimisation. On Sunday at Swansea there was a largely attended meeting of the railway workers of the various branches of the district. Much interest was taken in the meeting, it being generally understood that Driver Thornhill would be in a position to make a statement in relation to his alleged victimisation. Mr Thornhill said that he and the other delegates had been to Crewe and met Lord Stalbridge and Mr Islay, the driectors, and Mr Webb and Mr Whale, officials. Lord Stalbridge told. them that they had been consider- ing the national programme, and that the wages of firemen and the question of brakes were under consideration. They were the only items in the programme that were to be favourably considered. One of the delegates told Lord Stalbridge that the question of the victimisation of the speaker most be considered. (Loud cheers.) Lord Stal- bridge, then right in the face of what had been said by Mr Whale, declared that he was not being passed over on account of what ho had done in connection with the society. (" Ob, oh.') He said that it was because the man promoted had a cleaner record, and though he was 11 months younger in the service he was an older man. He (the speaker) asked Lord Stalbridge whether the blackness of record was eight years old, and he said it was. (" Shame.") He then told his Lord- ship that be had been accused of something at that time and adjudged guilty, though he pro- tested his innocence, and that innocence had since been proved up to the hilt. (Loud cheers.) The man promoted because he was older was in reality siX months and 13 days younger than he was. (Applausa) Mr Webb, the superintendent, said he was going to be shifted to Crewe where he should have a better job, but he promised them he was more and more determined to push forward the cause of the society. (Applause.) A resolution waapassed unanimously pledging the meeting to push for- ward the national programme, and to stand by their delegates.

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MINERS' PROVIDENT FUND. Annual Meeting. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT. The seventeenth annual general meeting of the Monniouthshire and South Wales Miners' Provident Society was held on Tuesday at the Engineers' Institute, Cardiff. Mr Edward Jones, J.P., Pontypool, was voted to the chair, a tele- gram being received from the president, Sir John Dillwyn Llewelyn, M.P., stating that he was detained in London on business. The attendance also included Lord Tredegar and Mr Louis Tylor, trustees; Mr Henry Thomas, Hafod, |one of the vice-presidents. Mr Evan Owen. general secretary; and the following members of the Board of Management:—Messrs I M. Roberts-Jones, barrister JL. Llewellyn, J.P., Aberyschan Dr. Parry, J.P., Ferndale Messrs H. W. Martin, J.P., Dowlais; John Lewis, Tredegar Thomas Davies, Dowlais C. Powell, Tyiorstown H. Beddoe, Pontlottvn D. Bowen, J.P., Abercarn B. Ashton, Mountain Ash H. Richards. Trecynon W. Wells. Tylorstown and Major Wilkinson. The various agencies were also largely represented, about 100 delegates being present. ANNUAL REPORT. The Board of Management, in their seven- teenth annual report, said that at the close of the year 1897 the members nnmbered 76,601, an in- crease of 3,184. The ordinary revenue amounted to .£80.639 158 4d, and the disbursemants £ 66,423 lis. The available balanee at the close of the year was £205,612 8" 8d. During 1897 there were 19,240 cases of disablement amongst the members, and 151 fatal accidents, by which 163 members were killed. These fatal accidents placed on the funds 80 widows and 143 children; and at the close of the year, 899 widows and 1,451 childreu were in receipt of pay- ment from the society. During the year the sum of £11,314 18s lOd had been invested. The board again drew attention to the steady increase in tbe number of cases of old men who, in conse- quence of comparatively slight injuries, remained permanently ou the funds as disabled members. This, it was pointed out, seemed to indicate the desirability of making some provision toaged and infirm miners who, in consequence of old age, were nnable to follow the hazardous occupation inci- dental to collieries. Dealing with the Workmen's Compensation Act, the board reported having given very careful consideration to the provision of Section 3, under which it was practicable for a scheme to be incorporated under the operations of the fund. The board felt that it would be inadvisable to place any scheme before the ordinary members of the society until they had first ascertained whether the coalowners ware prepared to comply with the condition of this sub-section by contri- buting to the society the full equivalent of their liability under the Act. The board recorded with great regret the loss sustained by the death of Mr D. W. <i arnes, Abercarne, one of the ordi- nary members, who had always been most active. and attentive in the discharge of his duties. The members of tho board appointed Mr Thomas Screen, Abersychau, the highest unsnc- cessfnl candidate at the last election, to fill the vacancy. CHAIRMAN'S ADDKESS. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, congratulated the members upon the coil- tinned progress and prosperity of that excellent institution. The number of members continued to increase, and the capital invested was increas- ing even in a larger ratio than that. (Cheers.) The ordinary revenue showed an increase on the year of something like -M.COO, and now stood at £80,639. The disbursements, unfortunately, continued also to increase, but the income in- creased in p. larger ratio, and this was satisfac- tory. The available balance at the close of the year also showed au increase of nearly £ 15,000, and the total of £ 205,612 at the close of the vear was equivalent to something like £2 13s 8d per member. The disablement cases had largely in- creased, from 15,041 to 19,242. On the other hand the fatal accidents had been very mnch fewer. Mr HEMKY THOMAS seconded the resolution in Welsh. Mr WM. ROVAT. complained of the action of the auditor in surcharging Agency 39 for the cost of lamps supplied to sick visitors, but it was ex- plained that the Agency had acted beyond their powers, and that the only remedy lay in the alteration of rules THE NEW SCHKACE. Mr ALFRED ONIONS asked whether the Board of Management had drafted any scheme under Section 3 of the Workmen's Compensation Act to lay before the employers and workmen in this district. Mr Louis TYLOR, in reply, said the Board of Management had gone into the matter very care- fully, and had come to the conclusion that under the Act a very heavy responsibility was being placed upon' the employers, and that the em- ployers would have to arrange to cover this re- sponsibility by some sort of insurance, and it seemed to the boarct that if they insured with any- body that society offered the best nossible medium for such insurance. During the 17 years I the society had been in existence the board had adjudicated on hundreds and thousands of cases, and there had been scarcely any appeals from their decisions. He ventured to say there was no court in England that had done anything like the amount of work that the board had done, and which had been so seldom challenged as their ÜecisioHs had beeu, With the cheap administra- tion that the society enjoyed they considered that the employers, looking at the matter from.,a. business point of view, could not work the Act cheaper than the society could work it for them. They waited to see what the employers would do, and at last the employers appointed a committee to consider the Act. The employers' secretary, Mr Dalziel, informed them of that fact, and they replied that as a society they would be glad to furnish them with all the information at their dis- posal. This brought another communication from the employers to the effect that thev were considering many schemes, some of mutuaf insur- ance, some from independent insurance societies, and that if the Board of Management bad any scheme to propose they would be very glad to hear of it. To tjiis the board replied they had already placed the lmtter in the hands of their actuary, with the view of ascertaining the em- ployers' responsibility under the Act, and that as soon as they could receive a report from him they would communicate it to the coalowners, but pending that they did not consider it advisable to go into any scheme. 'Vel1, Mr Neiason made his report, and the snbstanco of it was published in the daily Press. Mr Ne»3on considered that 5d per person per week would be sufficient to fulfil the requirement of the Workmen's Compensation Act. This calculation he (Mr Tylor) haa no doubt could be very fully sustained. The board were perfectly certain that their actuary, who had been with them from the very commencement, and who had had probably more experience than any other man living of Friendly Societies, would not give them any estima.te that would not be ample. But Mr Neisson went beyond this recommenda- tion. He pointed out, If you are going to be an insurance society to compete with otoer insurance societies you must do as other insurance societies do—you most give some kind of guarantee for ) the management of the society." They all knew what Mr Chamberlain said when he brought in the Act, that such a guarantee could be found in a fuller subscription on the part of workman and employers than was actually required, the balance of that subscription to go in some increased benefits so that however large the contributions would be, and however small the expense, the whole of the balance would somehow or other go into the pockets of the workmen. Mr Neisson therefore recommended that they should ask the employers to give, not 5d, but 6d per week per person, the workmen themselves to continue to contribute their full amount, so that by their largely increased subscriptions there would be an adequte fund not only to increase the disable- ment pay, but also to enable them to cope with the question of old age. (Cheers.) He was, how- ever, horrorstmck when years ago he looked at the returns of their society and saw how very few old people there were in the society. There was not a. fourth of the number there ought to be, and tho answer to his inquiries was that there was fear that a good many of the old men were on the rates. Now he thought this was a disgrace to them—(cheers)—that they should allow old people who had worked and toiled all their lives to be dependent git last on the Stato for a small allowance in their old age. Mr Neisson pat it to the board; 11 You will have the employers with you in the; matter, for they are as anxious as you are to benefit their aged workmen." The board had not definitely formulated a scheme, but what they had in their mind was this, that the widows were very well provided for now that that permanently disabled workmen were very well provided for and that the society should pretty nearly divide any surplus they might get from the increased subscriptions between the temporarily disabled members and the older men, men who wonld require old age allowance. The scheme practically then would be this, that the employers should give the 6d per week per man, the workmen to continue their present con- tributions that the temporary disablement pay should be raieed for the first 26 weeks to 10s, in- stead of 63 as at present for the first six weeks, and 8s afterwards, and that any balance that re- mained should 'be applied on old age allow- ances. This was a question, of course, which would have to be eventually decided by. the society. The board did not wish to put before them any dennite scheme until they had received the answer from the employers. The time was getting short, and they had not yet received that answer, and ka the question had been asked by Mr Onions, he considered ho was only doing his duty and fulfilling the wishes of his colleagues on the board in giving this full explanation. Mr P. D. BEES thanked Mr Tylor for his lucid speech, and proceeded to ask, in the event of the Board of Management and the employers agree- ing to a scheme, how was it proposed to ascertain the opinions of the members of the society thereon—whether by voting at local agencies, or by ballot,, for a ballot seemed to be popular just now. (Laughter.) Criticising the scheme, he asked how came Mr Neisson, the actuary, to esti- mate on one occasion the cost of the Act at 3d per ton, while now—for the sake of peace perhaps —he put it as low as three farthings ? Had the Board of Management taken any measures to test Mr Neisson a figures, or to ascertain whether his basis were facts and had they taken measures to ascertain whether the registrar of Friendly Societies would approve of a scheme on the lines mentioned ? Having regard to the present dis- organised condition of the miners in South Wales, be (the speaker) considered they could do nothing better than to adopt some scheme, if a fair and just scheme could be obtained but were he in England, or among any organised workmen, be would certainly advise* them to stick to the Act. Hat having regard to Mr Neisson's two estimates, he thought the workmen should engage another actuary to look into the matter for the men. Cal- culating on an annual output of 30.000,000, 3d per ton would yield something like £375,000 per annum, whereas Id per ton would give them only .£125,000. Fivepence a week would be equivalent only to "d per ton. Mr Louis TYLOR said that when the first esti- mate was made the words used in the letter to the Times were maybe 3d per ton." That maybe," he thought at tbe time, was a good old saving clause. They knew perfectly well that the alarm was then being sounded, and the trumpets were being blown very loudly. Mr J. JONES, Llanbradach, moved that the con- ference be adjourned for a month so as to give the members time to consider the report of the Board of Management, but on a division this was defeated, and subsequently the report was adopted unanimously. SPEECH BY LORD THEDEGAR. While Mr Louis Tylor was addressing the meeting, Lord Tredegar rose to leave the room, whereupon the Chairman moved a vote of thanks to his Lordship for his attendance, and for the great interest he always evinced in the Permanent Fund, and the solicitude he had shown whenever they were overwhelmed by a calamity. Mr Tylor seconded, and the motion was adopted with ac- clamation. In the course of his reply, his Lord- ship returned his thanks, and expressed regret that he had to leave for another meeting before hearing the whole of Mr Louis Tylor's speech on that most interesting subject of the Compensa- tion Act. As an owner of land on which there were collieries, he was, of course, as much in- terested in the question as those who worked the collieries. It was a question that would have to be very carefully considered. There were many applications for the undeveloped coalfields, and possibly the whole system of letting coalfields would have to be considered if the collieries were to be worked with profit to owners, workers, and the miners themselves. As to old age pensions, he sincerely hoped that wonld be carried into effect. (Hear, hear.) ELECTION OF OFFICERS. On the motion of Dr. PARRY. J.P., seconded by Mr JOSEPH PRICE, Sir John Dillwyn Llawelyn, M.P., was unanimously re-elected president. Mr L. Llewellyn, moved, and Mr Roberts Jones seconded, the re-election of Mr Ed. Jones, J.P., and Mr Henry Thomas M vice-presidents, and this also was agreed to. The voting on the Board of Management resulted as follows, asterisks denoting retiring members No. 1 District (Mon.)—Elected :—*Mr Dd. Bowen, 104 and *Mr Henry Beddoe, 101. Non- elected :—Messrs John Jones, 51; Abraham Evans, 36 W. Thomas, 35 Thomas Jones, 30 George Purnall, 12 J. G. Brookes, 10 Alf. Gay, 7 Edwin Jones, 4 and H. Williams, 4. No. 2 District (Aberdare and Merthyr).— Elected :—"Mr Benjamin Ashton, 123 "Mr H. Richards, 91. Not elected — Messrs John Williams, 57; James Hamer, 47; Jacob Tre- haroe, 33 P. D. Rees, 31; David Evans, 17 T. R. Edwards. 8. No. 3 District (Rhondda and the West).— Elected :Mr W. Wells, 113 Mr Morgan Rey- nolds, 44. Not elected :—Messrs Richard Morgan, 41; James Lewis, 40 *James Griffiths, 38 D. Daniel, 32 T. Aubrey, 25 Thomas Jones, 20 T. Morris, 20 Edwin Hayes, 16. Honorary Members.—Elected :—Messrs *H. W. Martin 188; *G. W. Wilkinson, 182 *Sir W. T. Lewis, 160; *W. Jenkins, 155: *W. Thoma s 52. Not elected :-Mr Hugh Brant well, 108. Thanks to the chairman, the scrutineers, and the Institute of Engineers for the loan of the room terminated the proceedings. The following telegram was sent by the meet- ing to the annual meeting held that day of the West Riding of Yorkshire Permanent Fund :— Chairman, Mr T3. Jones and delegates assem bled at animal meeting Monmouthshire and South Wales Society send hearty greetings to Yorkshire Society, with best wishes for its con- tinued prosperity." To this the following reply v.as received from Mr Watson, the secretary :— On behalf or annual meeting West Riding Society, I acknowledge and heartily reciprocate the kind feeling and good wishes expressed in your message.—Watson."

LLANDAFF FIELDS. CARDIFF'S NEW PURCHASE. Cheque From Mr H. M. Thompson. I We announced last week that payment of £57,8221nd been made by the Mayor and Town Clerk of Cardiff to the Ecclesiastical Commis- sioners, that sum being the purchase money of Llandaff Fields, and referred to the fact that it was the munificent, offer of Mr H. M. Thompson and his friends which had determining influence upon the proposal to acquire the fields for the public. The generous doners have been very prompt in carrying the promise to contribute £ 5,000 towards the cost, for at <\ meeting of the Parks Committee of the Cardiff Corporation a cheque for the sum of £ 5,000 was received from Mr H. M. Thompson. Councillor Lloyd Meyrick proposed a warm vote of thanks to Mr Thompson for his contribution, remarking that the public were not sufficiently aware of the generosity of the Thompson family. This was seconded, and unanimously carried. At the time Mr Thompson made his offer through these columns there was a lessening of interest in the proposal, and real danger that it would not be carried through. But the proffered .E5,000 roused public attention, notwithstanding that for some time—with characteristic reserve— Mr Thompson would not permit us to make known his name. He, however, gave a written guarantee when authorising us to state that the money wonld be forthcoming if the Corporation would undertake the purchase. The guarantee was written in the course of an interview at our was written in the course of an interview at our money wonld be forthcoming if the Corporation would undertake the purchase. The guarantee was written in the course of an interview at our office, upon South Walct Daily Neics letter paper; and the accompanying fac-similc will doubtless be of interest at the present moment:— Llandaff Fit In the event of the (about) 60 acres referred to in the SOlllh Wales Daily News articles being acquired for public use, as an open space for ever, a contribution towards the expense of such acquirement of JE5,000 will be guaranteed by H.M.T., on behalf of himself and his friends, provided action is taken within a reason- able time. Jan. 25th, 1896. Mr Thompson during the interview dwelt upon one point whieh we would emphasise—namely, the desirability of forming in the fields an open- air swimming bath. This could easily be con- structed, there being ample water supply below the mill; and it wonld be a graceful recognition of the donor's generosity if £ Council were to carry out his idea.

MR GILBERT AND THE ERA." The Action for Libel. The hearing of Mr W- S. Gilbert's action for libel against the Era was resumed in London on Tuesday. Mr Carson, addressing the jury for the defenee, said that the opening of Mr Walton for the plaintiff was distinguished by a.n eloquence and extravagance more suited to serious charges. Mr Gilbert, who was extremely sensitive to criticism, and who only knowingly read that which was favourable, had failed to show any malice on the part of Mi Ledger. The real ques- tion was whether the article on the interview with Mr Gilbert, which appeared in the Edinburgh Everting Despatch, was an honest one, and no one could read that interview without seeing that Mr Gilbert had made up his mind to let out all round at audiences, eminent actors, comedians, critics, and the Press. Mr Walton, replying on behali of the plaintiff, contended that the libel was of a personally offensive character, for which there wa.s not the slightest justification. It was a personal attack, which could only be the result of personal ill- will. Mr Justice Day, aumming-np, said it was for the jury to say whether the article in the Era passed the bounds of fair sriticism. The jury disagreed after having deliberated two hours and a half, and they were discharged. u-'

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Mr E. R. Moxey, J.P. FORTIETH YEAR IN CARDIFF. Cory Brothers & Co.'s Staff Entertained" On Tuesday evening a notable celebration took place in the Town Hall, Cardiff, when Mr E. R. Moxey (managing director of Cory Bros. and Co., Limited) was presented with an illuminated address and photograph by the staff of the firm, he entertaining the company at dinner. The occasion of the presentation was his fortieth year in connection with the firm, and Mr Moxey, who presided, wa3 supported by Messrs Campbell and Herbert Cory, directors Mr H. A. Griffin, general manager Mr Richard Morgan, secre- tary Messrs John E. Moxey, manager of Lon- don House A. W. Thomas, Newport manager W. D. Wight, manager of the collieries T. Jones, Penrhiwceiber Colliery O. W. Hewlett, sub-manager Buenos Ayres; W. H. Mewton, Locket's Merthyr Colliery and Wm. Williams, manager of the National Provincial Bank. Tele- grams were received from the London staff, from the St. Vincent depot, from Rio J aneiro,from Bahia, MR E. R. MOXEY, JJ. I from the Glasgow staff, from the Swansea branch, and from Mr J. P. Johns (foreign in- spector of depots). An excellent dinner was pat on the tahle by Mr Stevens, Dorothv Café, at the close of which Mr Henry A. Griffin, general manager, rose amidst loud cheers to present to Mr E. R. Moxey the illuminated address and photographic gronp of the staff of Messrs Cory Brothers and Co. The address is well designed and admirably executed, and it has the signatures in facsimile beneath. A floral border, with medallions, gives views of (1) the offices of Messrs Cory Brothers and Co. (2) the Gelli Colliery. owned by the firm; (3) entrance to Cardiff Docks; (4) a steamer at sea (5) a coal tip (6) Itoatii-road Chapel, with which Mr Moxey is connected and also the arms of Cardiff. The address reads To EDWIN- KAUOOHNS MOXEY, Ksq., JIIstice of the Peace for the County of Glamorgan, Director of Cory Brothers and Co., Limited, &c, Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned, feel that your completion of 40 years' connection with the great firm of Cory Brothers and Co., Limited, at the Bute Docks, Cardiff, is a fitting opportunity for an expres- sion oa,our part of the respect and high regard we have for you. The feeling of sympathy which has always existed bot,weeii you and the members of. the sLaff is ac- counted for by the fact that you yourself have prac- tically had the same experiences as they; commencing as cashier in the office oa the 23th March, 1858, you, through your energy, probity, and commercial acumen were appointed general manager of the firm in 1876, and on the formation of the business into a limited company in 1888, you became one of its honoured directors. Yonr commercial prestige was signalised in 1892 by jour election as president of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce, and the traditions and dignity of the chair were worthily sustained during your term of presidency. It gives us great pleasure to place upon record our recognition o' the facc that you have always been prominently identified with religious and philan- thropic movelllel1t', and that in your benefactions to private individneJs, as well as public causes, you have been unwearied. In conclnsion, we desire to emphasise our deep sense of the number and importance of your good works, as well as onr admiration of the commercial and financial ability and integrity which have characterised your long and distinguished business career. That von may loug be spared to labour incur midst in'heaUli and happiness is our heartfelt wish.- We are, vouvs most sincerely, H. A. Griffin George Willie A. S. Jacob L. Bielski E. Reg. Moxey H. A. Pincombe E. J. Bishop A. E. Beynon E, J. Reese J. Macdonald I. T. Jacob T. E. Phillips T. L. Griffiths J. P. Johns O. W. Hewlett I-1. H. Hathway Walter Bees George Harrison jRichard Morgan It J. Sutherland W. Matthews J. H. Dadds A. W. Pricc .R. H. Chandler J. Greatrex H. Harding P. W. Lewis W. W. Morris C. F. Bowden H..1. Faulkes N. D. Wtu-e R. Morton H. E. Ching J. A. Jenkins J. S. Ingram G. G. Stevens A. G. Williams W. A. P. Hoskin J. E. Huff E. H. Vivian F. W. Munn George Morgan C. J. Stein It. H. Leyshon W. P. Seward W, R. Pound George Hirtton A. V. Griffiths J. Myhre H. P. Scott J. Dando A. C. Evans T. L. Heward J. E. Heath R. A. Short Lewis EvanS" K. w.-pntee D. Wood W. Spencer N.V.Short. S. J. Sercombc H. Geen E. S. Wilson J. Stephens E. W. Bielski 0. W. Harrison F. G. Bishop B. L. Roberts John Allen. T. Powell C. O. Bielski Isaac Davies G. H Johns G. D. Somme 1. T. Davies E. N. Atkins W. G. Cnllen 1. King W. Crocker T. Bement W. D. Wight W. H. Price A. W. Thomas J. Beavan M. Frost E. Curthoys P. Williams W. E. Lewis T. H. Spencer K. H. Winter w. McDonald L. B. Davies F. H. Leal W. Stephens J. Tregarthen G. Ingram I'. Wright T. Price C. W. Slade J. Angel A. Dando D. Imrie Cardiff, March 29th. 1898. It is difficult to give any sketch of the career of Mr. Moxey. Ihe characteristic reticence of the managing director of the chief Cardiff firm is a barrier that the inquiring Pressman cannot surmount. Business he will talk of Liberal pros- pects Wesleyan affairs Infirmary needs. But he will say very little about the individual he styles E. R. M." Other folk are, however, not quite so reserved for Mr Moxey is held in the highest esteem at the Docks," and there is clear recognition of the part he has played in building up and maintaining the great establishment of which he is still the inspiring force. His course has therefore been observed with peculiar in- terest by gentlemen who, like himself, have had long connection with the trade of the port; and here and there fugitive items concerning him may be picked up. A clear-headed, far-sighted man of business, honourable and upright, univer- sally esteemed in commercial circles, much more than esteemed in private life generous to an ex- tent which his pertinacious insistence upon privacy could not hide—he has a large and ever- increasing circle of friends and well-wishers, not the least of whom are his numerous subordinates, in whose welfare he has constantly manifested close personal interest, and for whose advance- ment he has always been mindful. Mr Moxey came to Cardiff in 1856, when the population of the town (now 180,000) was only 25,000. His first engagement was in the coasting trade and subsequently he went to Swansea for Messrs Gory, afterwards returning to Cardiff; and Tuesday evening's banquet celebrated the fortieth year of his connection with the firm. A glance at the records of the past shows that the total shipments at Cardiff in the year Mr Moxey entered the coal t trade were only 1,600,000 tons and in this con- nection it is worth recalling the fact that so long ago as when their present offices were opened we stated that the shipments by that firm alone dur- ing the then current year were above 2,000,000 tons. It is not an unreasonable estimate that the shipments of Cory Bros. and Co. are now very much greater—probably 25 to 30 per cent. No ono fact could exhibit in more striking form either the enormous expansion of trade or the remarkable progress of the firm. The line of action Mr Moxey appears to have marked out appears to have been that of seeking an ever wider market. Instead of com- peting in the nearer markets the firm have gone farther and farther afield, and thus have come into existence the great depots in different parts of the world. Local honours might have been his for the seeking—or rather for the acceptance but he has always shrunk from public life. The Chamber o* Commerce, however, elected him president in 1892-3 and he has been president of the Infirmaxy Committee. His name has been mentioned more than once for representation of Cardiff in Parliament; but his unwillingness to enter the Legislature is so fully understood that no formal invitation was tendered. His services to the Liberal party, of which he has always been a staunch member, have been great, and for a number of yea.rs he filled the onerous duties of treasurer. He is a. life governor of the University College, and is connected with nearly every phil anthropic organisation in the town and neigh- bourhood. Notably has he served the Wesleyan body with zeal and ability, being treasurer of several funds, trustee of nearly all the chapels in Cardiff and vicinity, and an active (though hidden) worker in those movements which will transform that old ecclesiastical organisation into a more democratic and therefore more effective Church. Although a justice of the peace for Glamorgan, he rarely sits on the bench, his busy life permitting no leisure for the discharge of public duty of this character. It is worth recalling, in conclusion, that when his connection with Cardiff began the only docks were the West and part of the present East Bute. No Rhymney Railway had been made. Penarth was a rural solitude. Cardiff had only one cab, and that was lined with paper The enterpris- ing Mr Solomon Andrews had not then started even the dock brake which was the herald of omnibuses and tramways. A BARD'S CONTRIBUTION. Our esteeme^ontributor Silurian sends us a somewhat lengthy eulogy to Mr Moxey, in w?"c" he refers to that gentleman and concludes with the sentiment May his remaining days be easier spent, His mind engaged with things that brine rnntent • Those meditations which theaoulprepa^e For joys eternal which we hope to share.

An inquest touching the death of Deputy- [uapector-General Lucas, R.N., Monkstown, co. £ »■ V. Wr °n Kr[d*y morning by falling from the Irish mad on the Holyhead Rail- way was held on Monday at Gaerwen verdict of Accidental death was returned, with the addendum that there was no evidence to nrove how the accident occurred. J 1 "I At tbe Central Criminal Court on Mondav the ease of Albert Eayres, alias Frederick MaJon law clerk, who is charged with forging and uttering a request for admission to Rolloway Prison in order to interview Prince, the murderer of Mr Win Terris, the actor, was postponed until next II MMtons, eotinsel for the Crown stating there was another charge to be investigated. I

THE RECENT EXCAVATIONS. Interesting Conclusions. On several recent occasions we have called attention to the very important excavations that have during the past three months been carried on at the north-eastern angle of Cardiff Castle. These excavations were commenced with the object of completing the construction of the new wall; they have been continued for the purpose of antiquarian research. In the latter particular the discoveries made have more than justified the trouble and expense to which Lord Bute has fone. His Lordship very wisely allowed Mr ohn Ward, F.S.A., the curator of the Cardiff Museum, a free hand in the matter of directing the excavations. During the past few weeks Mr Ward and the workmen ha.ve spent many hours, pick and shovel in hand, in the endeavour to dis- inter the remains of the old Roman tower and wall. A magnificent series of 27 photographs has been taken by Mr Freke and Mr Collins, under the direction of Mr Ward, illustrating the work up to the present point. One set is to be framed and placed in the Corporation Museum and Art Gallery, and another will form part of the well- known photographic survey of the district in the Cardiff Free Library. By the courtesy of Mr J. Ward, F.S.A., curator of the Cardiff Museum, a member of our staff inspected the series of photographs a few days ago, and Mr Ward kindly explained the points of special interest and also the conclusions and conjectures that he has come to. In the main his researches have gone to show that the Roman remains of Cardiff Castle are of a unique description, for the reason that it stands alone of all the great fragments of Roman masonry in the British Isles in showing, at least, two distinctive periods of Roman work. This most important feature has become known only after the excavations of the past few weeks, and it is a point which will in the eyes of amhæologisb raise Cardiff Castle to the highest point of interest. In order to clearly bring out these facts we should briefly explain the construction of Roman camps at different periods. The above diagram is typical of the formation of an early Roman camp. The camps were gener- ally square or oblong, with rounded corners, but without any projections or bastions to strengthen them. Of such configuration and construction were the camps of Hadrian, the builder of the famous wall in North Britain. Many years later the Romans saw that in the event of au enemy attacking the flat wall of a camp the defenders would have a very much greater advantage if 4? thsy were able to bring to bear not only a front but a flank attack upon the invader. Accordingly, they introduced bastions, which, besides giving a great advantage to the defenders, also served to strengthen the walls of the camp. 2. CAHV WITH CIRCULAR BASTIONS. I Our secoud illustration shows how the bastions were added. Caerwent supplies an example of these bastions, which were merely built up against the wall, and not bonded into it. Early bastions were probably rectangular and of low projection. Tne later ones were rounded. The multangular bastions are decidedly unusual. 'P There is a large one at York, two or three small ones at Caerwent, and several at Cardiff. When the new system came into vogue among the Romans the usual practice was to add bastions to old ramparts, and that at Caerwent is an example, the bastions being not bonded into the wall. When in later times a camp was erected jr rebuilt naturally the bastions would be one with the wall, as at Cardiff and Porchester. The following illustration shows the ground plan of the wail with the multangular bastion at its corner. 3. MULTANGTJX.AU BASTIONS SUPERPOSED. I In different parts of the country there exist examples which illustrate each stage of development, but perhaps at Cardiff alone are all exhibited on the same spot, and it is this impor- tant fact tha.t the excavations of the last few weeks have established. The above figure is a rough ground plan of the north-east angle bastion and portion of wall, the excavation of which has only just been completed. The dotted lines C A and B D mark the course of an older rampart, that which was square with rounded corners. Excavations at the points A and B go to show that the rounded corner of the older camp subse- quently received a circular bastion. The curved dotted line A E B indi- cates the foundation of the first, the rounded bastion. We now come to the later work, which is shaded in the diagram. At the time that the multangular bastion was built the wall was also rebuilt. This is proved by the fact that the bastion is bonded into it. Another fact which goes to show this is that the wall so far as it is at present laid bare is not always exactly in line with the original camp wall, but was built upon it, only the lower course of the original wall remaining. At the north-east angle this want of coincidence is shown by the fact that at the points D and C by the diagram the course pro- jects several inches more than it does at the points A and B. It would seem, then, that there are three distinct periods of Roman work visible. One of the photographs to which we have re- ferred is taken from an elevation above the old bastion, and brings out most clearly the circular course of stones which projects some inches around the base of the multangular bastion. It is interesting to note that one of the bastions on the east wall of Cardiff Castle, which has now been covered up, was hollow, and this attracted special intercut by virtue of the fact that only one other known hollow bastion exists. The other ex- ample is at Richborough, in Kent. From the latter there was a narrow postern gateway, and it would appear highly probable that such was the case in Cardiff, though in the latter example no signs of any jamb stones were discovered. Only yesterday Mr Ward received a very interest- ing letter from Mr George E. Fox, F.S,A., the leading archaeological expert so far as Roman remains are concerned, manifesting the greatest interest in the recent excavations at Cardiff, and expressing a hop3 that they will be continued. A word in conclusion as to the form and pro- cc)r bable height of the old walls. Mr Ward's re- searches have done much to elucidate this question. 4. SBCTIOK OF WALL AT CARDIP7. I The accompanving sketch represents a cross section of the olcf wall as Mr Ward has excavated it, for he has not been content with exploring on the outer side, but hae dug down inside to a depth of some 13 or 14 feet, and laid bare the inner ashlar with the four set-offs near tho top. The line H E F represents the trench, which appears to have been approximately 18 inches deep. Into this was thrown rubble, and upon it was placed a layer of mortar. Upon this they began to build, facing the wall both, within and without with ashlar. The breadth of the wall at its lower extremity, from C to D, is about 10ft. 4in. and higher up, at the points A and B, this breadth is reduced by the four set-offs from 10ft. 4in. to 8ft. 2in. Above this rose the parapet, so that the total height of the wall must have been about 18ft. Concerning this question of the parapet a word may be said. There is not in the country a known example of a Roman parapet, and no knowledge exists as to what they were like. In a portion of the mound laid bare in the course of the present excavations Mr Ward has lighted upon a portion of rubble which from the position in which it was lying must be the rubble core of the parapet, but no coping stones have yet been found. At present work is &t a. stand- still, and in all probability nothing further will be done until Lord Bute himself has inspected the excavations. The carrying out of the new wall (tho architect for which is. Mr W. Frame) as was originally intended would necessitate the destruction of the clump of trees which now was originally intended would necessitate the destruction of the clnmp of trees which now crowns this angle of the old. castle, and over- bangs the canal by the North-road. It is sincerely to be hoped that this will not be allowed. Lord Bute's unwillingness to remove trees unnecessarily is well known, and it is hardly to be supposed that in this case he will take away the fine old forest trees which have for so long shaded the moond that the Saxon threw up against the Roman wall.

ELECTION OF GUARDIANS. Experiences 01 Lady Guardians at Cardiff. In view of the approaching election of guardians of the Cardiff Union, for which nine ladies are offering themselves as candi- dates, it may be interesting briefly to recall some of the work of women guardians during the past three years, and to consider what they hope to accomplish in the future, and wherein lies the advantage of their presence on the board. When three years ago nine women guardians were for the first time elected there were several men on the board who viewed their advent with some doubt as to the advantages to be gained, and suggested that the newcomers would doubtless wish for so many improvements that the rates would suffer. Most of these prophets of evil, however, have been the first to acknowledge that there is work for women as guardians, and that the nine who were elected have performed their duties with admirable tact, rendering valuable assistance in those depart- ments in which a woman's knowledge of her own sex and of household duties is essential. It is through the instrumentality of the women guardians that tho Brabazon scheme has been adopted at the Workhouse to provide the helpless and crippled with employment. It should be clearly understood that the work done by women guardians is by visitation and" committee," the resolutions passed at "committee" being placed by the chairman before the board. This will account for the public so seldom seeing the names of women guardians in the reports of meetings. Inspect- ing the stores is a duty particularly suitable for ladies, who understand the qualities of woollen and other fabrics and are better able to express an opinion on the groceries and provisions .vhich come up for their inspection. Against the barrack question of the housing of the children they are very definite, and have twice been outvoted on the boarding- out" question. The children at the Ely Schools come in for their visitation. Thev attribute the presence of ophthalmia en- tirely to the system of herding the children together in such large numbers. By ensuring careful supervision and providing special towels they have kept the disease under. When the children leave the schools and go out into service the ladies, by persuading them to join some society, keep a kindly eye on them, and by means of 9, little womanly interest shown in them individually no doubt keep many from the downward path which too often is taken by girls without homes or friends. In the nurseries there is now a superior trained attendant i :■ stead of, as in years gone by, a pauper whose age and perhaps infirmities would prevent her from properly attending to her charges. This important change has been brought forward through the women guardians. It must, how- ever, be clearly understood that all changes or reforms the women desire would be hopeless of achievement without co-operation of the men, who, however, have fallen in splendidly with the improvements suggested and have cordially sup- ported their women colleagues. As one lady said, They thought we might cause the rates to go up, but considering we are nine and they number 52, you see it would be quite impossible— we could do nothing unless they approved, and I should like to say how very harmoniously we work together, and how ready the men are to pass any of our suggestions relative to the comfort, well-being, or sanitary arrangements of the women." Each guardian has a district \7hicl1 sh;) regularly visits, and one feature of her work is the finding of work for destitute women, thus taking them off the rates. Admirable work is being done with regard to the young mothers when they leave the maternity ward. They are taken into a shelter which has been provided, work is found for them, and their children boarded out, thus doing away with the evils of baby farming. This scheme is inde- pendent of the board, but receives valu- able help from the women guardians, one of whom, Miss Rees Jones, is 011 the Working Committee. She speaks in the highest terms of the kindness and courtesy of the relieving officers, and especially of Mr Pritchard. Regard- ing the living together of the old people in the house comfortable quarters are provided, con- sisting of 12 rooms which are however rarely full. The guardians when possible prefer giving out-door relief. It will thus be seen that the work of women on the board is highly beneficial to the welfare of the women and children which form such a large proportion of the inmates of the Workhouse and schools. THE TEMPERANCE VOTE. The following candidates have been unani- mously adopted by representatives of the various temperance organisations in Cardiff for the special support of temperance electors:— West Ward—Mr Andrew Brown and Mrs Thompson. Town Yvard—Mr A. A. Brjan. South Ward-Mrs E. Lester Jones, Mr J. Lile, and Mr C. Wall. Taff AVard—Alderman R. Cory, J.P., and Rev. W. Spurgeon. Roath Ward—Rev. J. Hayde, Miss Rees Jones, Mrs Mullin, and Mr Leonard Page. Splott Ward—Rev. W.K. K.Baulkwill, Mrs Gridley, Mr Price Jones, nev. T. Morgan, Mr It. Proud, and Mr n. Sutherland. Canton Ward—Mr F. J. Beavan, J.P., Mr W. Lewis, Mr D. Morgan, Mrs Norman, Mr C. F. Sanders, and Mr G. E. Williams. (^range^wn A^jd—{ifc If.. Marshall, Mr S. Mildon, LLANELLY. A meeting in support of the candidature of Mrs Knotts and Mrs Paton, in connection with the pending guardians' election, was held on Friday evening in Bethel vestry, Llanelly, the chair being taken by the Rev. T. Idwal Jones. A letter was read from Mrs Knotts expressing her regret that she was unable to be present on account of a severe cold from which she was suffering. She trusted the electors would show their appreciation of the services of the lady guardians by again electing them with a large majority. Mrs Paton gave a resume of her work on the board during the past three years, and explained that the only meeting she had missed was one that was held whilst she was in London attending to the admission of a boy to a hospital for imbeciles. Mrs Paton went on to say that she had conscientiously endeavoured to attend to the interests of the ratepayers and to the wel- fare of the poor, irrespective of creed. She com- plained that the guardians were too ready to offer poor people a residence in the house. In her opinion the system of giving outdoor relief in kind was much more preferable, and ought to be extended. After two other addresses had been delivered the Rev. W. Trevor Jones, who is a candidate in opposition to the lady guar- dians, gave an address in support of his own candidature, claiming the right to do so as a rate- payer. He dealt with the opinion sometimes held that a minister ought not to take part in public matters, and said he had come forward not as a Baptist minister, but a3 an independent man. There were too many members of public bodies who were ready to vote any way. The people who said ministers ought to confine their labours to parochial matters were selfish and narrow minded. It was in consequence of what he ha.d seen and heard during his parochial visits that he had been induced to be a candidate. Votes of thanks to the chairman brought the meetmg to a elose.

DEATH OF THE REV.DR^DAVIES, LLANELLY. The Rev. Thomas Davies, D.D., of Siloah, Llanelly, died peacefully at his residence, Bryn- terracs, Llanelly, at 11 o'clock on Tuesday morn- ing. Deceased had enjoyed good health up to 1895, only having been absent from the pulpit four times through illness for half a century. In that year, however, he became paralysed, and ever after he was not fit for much public work. He was able to go about and occasionally preached in Siloah, and the present minister of the church, the Rev. Elias Davies, had bestowed the honour upon the venerated patriarch of 75 of asking him to continue during his lifetime to administer the Communion to the flock over which he had been so faithful a shepherd. Dr. Davies seemed never so happy as when he thus kept up his cherished associations with his own people. About a fortnight ago Dr. Davies health grew worse, and his sons and daughters were summoned home and came in time to be with him in his last moments. Dr. Davies death will be deeply mourned throughout the Principality. Few men were better known and none more genuinely respected. A national testimonial was given him in 1896, and the subscriptions, which amounted to close upon £300, emanated from all parts of Wales and not a few places in England as well.

LOCAL LAW CASE. On Saturday in the Admiralty Division of the High Court (before Mr Justice Barnes) Mr Li. hi. Pyke, Q.C., on behalf of the plaintiffs m the collision suit of Brokenshire and others v. the owners of the Welcome, moved that the case, which was down for hearing on Monday, might be postponed on account of the inability on the part of two out of three witnesses to attend on that day. The learned counsel said that the pla.ntiff's ship was a trawler, and the evidence of two of the crew who were unable to attend was most valuable. One of them, the mate, went out fishing off Milford Haven on Friday, had not been heard of since, and owing to the state of the weather on the coast of Wales it was feared he would not get back to port for some time.-—Mr Justice Barnes did not see sufficient ground for postponing the case, and he ordered that it should Keep its place in the list for Monday. At the trial, if he found that justice could not be done without the attendance of the mate, he would then decide what was the best course to be taken.—Applica- tion refused.

rl The owners of the West Hartlepool steamer Edenhall have received a telegram from the captain of that vessel stating that he had landed at Plymouth three survivors of the Norwegian barque Susannah, which vessel was sighted in a helpless condition in the English Channel. Five other members of the crew of the Susannah were washed overboard and drowned before they could be rescued by the Edenhall. .h- --A;

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CARDIFF BIGAMY CASE. Aooused Woman Acquitted. At the Cardiff Assizes on Tuesday (before Mr Justice Phillimore) Jane Buckler (37),on bail, was indicted on a charge that on January 30th, 1898, at Cardiff, she did feloniously marry and take to husband one Thomas Dance—Jo«i Edwin Buckler, her former husband, to whtin she was previously married on August 21st, 1882. being then alive." Mr W. Denman Bensoi appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Artlur Lewis appeared for the defence. In opening the case Mr Benson said that prisoner was married to Mr Buckler on August 21st, 1882, and they had lived together upto 1896. in which year Buckler left Cardiff and went to sea. In January of the present year, hiwever. she was married to one Thomas Dance, whom she informed she was a widow, and thit she had not seen Buckler for some vears. Now this was not true, as the parties had lived together up to 1896. Cross-examiifed bv Mr Arthur Lewis, a brother of Mr Buckle; said that in 1896 his brother was convicted <f an aggravated assault upon his wife and senteiced to three months' hard labour. It was after this that he went to sea. He had heard a runour some time last year that his brother had hen drowned at sea, but he heard nothing authorta- tive. His brother returned in 1897 and told hm that some of the crew had been drowned. Thomas Dance deposed that he wsg married to prisoner at the Cardiff Registrant Office. She told him she was a widow, stating that she had seen in the papers that Buckler was dead or drowned. Cross-examined by Mr Arthur Lewis witnes* said prisoner told her all about her former life- that her husband ill-treated her, ani that » separation order was made in 1896, since which time she understood Buckler had died. The Judge When did you learn that Suckler was alive ? Witness About six weeks ago. The Judge: Were there any children ir tht marriage with Buckler ? Witness Yes, eight; but they are all de*]. Detective Kellett deposed that he arreted prisoner on March 5th, and in answer t< the charge she said, I thought he was deac I haven't seen him from then till now. I heaJi he had his two legs off and died in a hospitj at Liverpool." In the general conversation ontha way to the police station she spoke of his gong to sea. in 1896, and that a man answering to is description had been drowned. Buckler \\a curiously tatooed, for on one of his arms the# was a representation of the crucifixion, and th account she had read made mention of thoa marks. The Judge: Did you ask her to explain hov she harmonised both stories ? Detective Kellett: I did not, my Lord Cross-examined by Mr Arthur Lewis: He had seen Buckler since his return, but he had not told him that a man on the vessel he sailed in and answering his description had been drowned, r or the defence Mr Arthur Lewis said it was perfectly clear that prisoner had heard that Buckler was dead. At this juncture his Lordship permitted Mr Lewis to call Detective Scott to re- produce a statement made to ium by Buckler since his return from sea. Detective Scott deposed that Bickler told him that the ship he was in was wrecked, and that seven of the crew were drowned, among the num- ber being one who answered a descnotion of him- self. Mr Arthur Lewis thanked his Iordshio foi f emitting him to call that evidence. t was in line with statements which had been previously made, and which had c-jme to the knowledge of the prisoner. In view 01 tie xeports which had reached Cardiff, and whict prisoner had heard, he asked them to return a Verdict of Not gnilfcy." There was some discrejancy, it might be said, between the stories givet by the prisoner to the police, but the jury should not weigh with mathematical nicety a staemenl made by a prisoner, and especially a wonxn, in the excitement of her arrest. But very shotly- within two or three minutes of her arrest-shg gave a reasonable account, one in harmony yith the story she had given before. He therefore asked them to say that prisoner reasomblf believed Buckler to be dead when she "81 married to Dance. v'n The Judge having summed up, the jury cQa. ferred and returned a verdict of Not guilty" and the prisoner was discharged.

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