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/iN Fn CHAPTER XV. Shrewd Diplomacy. I, tell yen I have no need of your services. You can go." Stop a. moment. Mr Crundall. You have not heard all I hare to say. You're rather impatient, I think." There's nothing more to be said, and I've no time to waste." Then you would prefer me going at once to Mrs Loraine?" "Mrs Loraine! What do you mean, eh?" And the expression on Crandah's face altered materially. Only what I sav. You would prefer my goinz to Mrs Loraine ?" "What's your name?" said the great City man in a quieter voice. "Ah, Mr Claud Hope, I see," he added, as ha picked up a card he had a moment before thrown down angrily on the table. You can go and see whom you like, of course, but the lady you name is not well, and won't see you, so you may save yourself the trouble." I think she will, though I don't wish to contradict you." Well, I don't want her bothered, so I'd rather you didn't go.' I certainly shan't go, if I can do business with you." What do you want?" It's a queston with you. Do you want a clerk? I think you do. I may be mistaken, but I think you do." Crundall scowled across the table at his visitor, who maintained the most placid ex- terior. You're a most infernal nuisance," he said. A man who means to get on in this world always is," was the smiling reply- Go and wait outside a minute or two. You've got credentials, I suppose?" h In my pocket." Leave them with me—and wait." Than you, Mr Crundall." And Claud Hope left the room, but there was a something about his movements that did not accord well with the air of one asking a favour. Since he had been residing with his mother and sister he had not been altogether idle. He had intended devoting himself to the Chester- ton-square business, but the narrow escape he had had there had compelled him to put the matter on one side for a time. Then the remembrance of the name he had seen on the doctor's prescription which lie had picked up in the Square reverted to his mind, coupled with the anxiety displayed by Mr Crundall to obtain possession of it again, and be thought he saw in it a source of profit, if properly engineered. As luck would have it, Mrs Loraine, the name he had caught sight of on the prescription, was known to him in the old days before he quitted England, indeed there bad been tender pas- sages between them. She was one of those women of whom there are so many in London-those who, somehow, manage to hang on to the fringe of society, without ever getting within the pale. Many people looked askance at her, and her chief supporters were to be found amone the younger members of the sterner sex. Women did not like her, and called her hard names, but then she was remarkably pretty. Before renewing his acquaintance with her, Claud kept her under eye for some little time, and discovered she was now the friend of Redmond Crundall. Once he knew this, he Jaw brighter days in store icr him. He was I well posted in the lady's past. and there were several little matters stored away in his own mind, which had not heen generally known even in the old days. and which wpre now entirely forgotten, save by a very few, but the knowledge of which armed him with a Jower he was not slow to recognise. It was yhus provided that he called on Mr Crundall at bis office in Coleman-street and suggested a clerkship in his employ, and though at first he met with anything but a gracious reception, he knew he had the game in his bands, and that juccess was certain. He was, therefore, content to wait in the outer office. It was a little bluff on the part of the great man, and he was willing to allow him this concession, as a sop to his pride. Five minutes saw the limit of his delay, the bell rang, and he was resummoned to the sanctum. Your late employer speaks very well of you, Mr Hope," said Crundall, with an unpleasant look still upon his face, "but it is not very clear why you left there." I had business in England which called me back." And is that business completed? I mean tre you now free?" Well, I can't honestly say it is, but it won't interfere with anything I may undertake. I should not allow it to do so. I know my duty to my employer far too well for that." Quite so. Then you are practically free now?" Certainly." And then followed some ordinary questions and answers, and Claud left the office with the understanding that he would present himself on the following Monday, at mid-day, pre- pared to take up his duties. Directly he found himself in the street the serious expression on Lis face changed to one of triumph, and he chuckled to himself as lie muttered What a piece of absolute luck picking up that prescription I've got him on toast now, and he sees it. Only let me play my cards properly, and I can live like a lord and do nothing." And with that in direct contraven- tion of his future master's expressed wishes, and his own promise, he made his way to a tmall house in a quiet street in South Ken- tingtout asked if Mis Loraine was at home, and tent up his card. That his reception was again hardly a cordial one he would have at once admitted, but that did not matter very much to him, now that his former acquaintance with the lady had pro- duced the desired effect. Mrs Loraine was much surer of her position than she had been when they had last met, but even now she felt she could not afford to ignore him altogether, and the result was a kind of armed neutrality between them, Hope taking care to let her know that he was now in the employ of Crundall. For some time he sat talking to her, touching gently on several little incidents of the past, which he thought it quite as well she should know he bad not forgotten, but doing this without any show of animosity. And when at length he took his departure, the two separated seemingly the best of friends. The reason Crundall had fixed mid-day on Monday for Hope's coming to him was that he had received an invitation from old sugden to spend the week-end at his country house at Elstroe, and had accepted. This invitation had been the cause of some disquietude to Grace, for it hud been made without any intimation to her, and she. in the meantime, had called on the Woodwards, and had asked them down for the same date. They too had accepted, and now, unless they were put off, Ella and Crundall would be brought face to face. In her perplexity she had applied to Mans- field. as being their friend, and he in turn had seen Woodward, who. after consulting with his wife, thought it would be better to let matter3 stand as they were. The house party was a large one. so Ella need see very little of her former admirsr unless she liked. And thu;" matters stood when the guests commenced to assemble on Saturday afternoon. Crundall greeted the Woodwards just as any casual iriend might have been expected to do. and certainly never forced his company on Ella, so that any feeling of awkwardness she might have at first experienced quickly van- ished. and she prepared to enjoy herself to the full. The house party was just what hundreds of house parties round London are, and need not be described. After dinner—Sugden being famous for his cuisine—there was a little music, and then the inevitable bridge, though it could not be said that there were any great amount of gambling, or that stakes were very high. Ella Woodward did not play. but for some time sat talking to Grace and Mansfield, who was also of the party, and then retired quietly. Even the excitement of the visit had tried her, tin:e she was Jar from strong. Occasionally the various bridge parties fcroke up, and fresh ones were formed, but it was lone past midnight when the final move was made, and the ladies went upstairs, leaving the gentlemen to retire to the smoking-room. Sugden's liquor and cigars were undeniabie, and there were one or two really good talkers of the party, so that a long sitting took place there, and it was !?e}:ting on for two o'clock vhen Woodward went up to bed. He found a good fire still burning, and Ella wide awake. Hallo, Ella, this won't do. You ought to have been asleep long ago. You'll bo fit for nothing in the morning." Oh I've been resting, though I could not go to sleep. Besides, I wanted to tell you some- thing." And what's that ?" Such a curious thing. You know I came tip here rather early, and after I had s'ot ready for bed I happened to go to the window and look ont. The window look's ovt the garden, and tbe view i? a cjood one. but I couldn't seo very much, as the clouds were c.vcr the moon, but while I was standing thcr?something white flew down from the roof, it seemed, right n front ot the window, and tell nearly on the other side of the lawn. I thought it must be some kind of bird, and waited to see it get up. But it didn't stir, and I couldn't make out what on earth it could be, when very quietly from the bank of shrubs that bounds the garden there I saw the figure of a man steal out and pick it up, and then, just as quietly, steal back again." Nonsense, Ella. You must have been dreaming." Indeed I wasn't. I saw him distinctly, though I could not distinguish his features. He had on a cloth cap, and a daik overcoat." Was it one of the men staying here ?" I doa't know. I didn't see as clearly as that." One or two of them did go out of the draw- ing room after you left, I remember. Should you know him again ? You're quite sure it was a man ?" Certain, but I don't think I should know him." •• It's odd, but I should think it was one of the servants having a lark with her lover. She might net have been able to get to meet him. the house being so full, and sent him a letter this way to acquaint him with the fact. At any rate I don't think 1 would say anything about it downstairs to-morrow, you might only get one of them into a row." I saw the figure of a man steal out from the boshea and pick it up," said Mrs Woodward. Oh, no, I won't. As you say, it probably was one of the servants. I never thought of that, and the bedrooms would all bo empty then. I was the first to come upstairs, you know. But if it was one of them, it was an uncommonly good throw for a girl, nearly across the lawn. Bat, Roper dear, don't stay up any longer, it's awfully late now, and we shall never be up to-morrow." Woodward took his wife's advice. CHAPTER XVI. Contains Some Sensation. A late party assembled around the breakfast table the next morning. Ella Woodward was taking her meal in bed, by Grace's special direction, and her husband was careful not to make any remark about what had been seen by her the previous night, but when he and Mansfield were smoking cigarettes in the garden afterwards, he described the matter to him, Mansfield were smoking cigarettes in the garden afterwards, he described the matter to him, and together they went and examined the bushes, from which Ella had described the mysterious mau as having appeared. There were traces of footsteps, but the ground was hard, and they were not very distinct. Oh. you were right, Woodward, it was one of the maids, you can make your mind easy about that. One of them's an awfully pretty gi<l, and has a dozen admirers, most likely. I've noticed her—a really refined looking creature." '■It may be 50< of course, but if it was, how did she manage to get her love letter so far 1" Tied it round a stone I should think, that's what I should have done. By Jove, this looks like it,too, doesn't it ?" stoopingdowuand pick- ing up a piece of string, which still retained sharp angles where it had enclosed some corners. I'll keep this, and have some fun with her when I come across her," continued Mansfield, putting it in his pocket. They finished their stroll, and thought no more of the affair until a,ter lunch, when Mans- field again came across Woodward in the smoking room, and said No go, old boy, I've made a bad shot this time." Wha.t do you mean, Mansfield 7" I mean that Emma—for that's the fair one's name—did not throw a love letter to her young man last night," llow do you know ?" I asked her. and she told me at once, she made no bones about it, that she was out with him, so there was no occasion. She's an un- commonly nice girl. Woodward, and if I were Sykes, the groom, I should be joliy proud of her." It strikes me you've been going it since I saw you it's lucky you're not a married man." Oh, it's all right. I chaffed her a bit this morning when I caught her upstairs dusting one of the passages, and she's going to find out who it was who really did throw the thing." Well, be careful, or you'll have—Sykes, did you say ?—after you with one ot his whips." You can trust me. I m not going to spoil sport." There the matter ended for the time, but it was destined to cause much searchings of heart before very long, jor dinner was not finished when the company were startled by a series of shrieks from the upper floor, followed by cries of Murder Thieves Fire and on a move being made, one of the maids was discovered standing by the door of Grace's room, endea- vouring to get it open. The first thing is the police, I'il drive down at once and inform them," said Cundall, From her disjointed, frightened statement, it appeared she had gone to prepare the room for the night, and had found the door fast, and on listening had heard sounds as if someone was moving about inside. It did not take many seconds to convince Sugden and the rest that burglars had probably been at work, and some of them hurried off to the garden, while others forced the door. But Mansfield on the first alarm had been struck by the same idea, and while the rest had dashed upstairs, he had detained Woodward, n and making their way through the drawing. room, and so through the conservatory, had gained the garden. Turning a corner of the house, they found they had not been mistaken, for there was a ladder reared up to one of the windows on the first floor. A hasty glance round showed there was no one in the iminediate neighbourhood, and with the words Come on,let's try the bushes," they started off across the lawn, only t) at, once measure their lengths on the grass, tripped up by art-' fullv-placed wiics. They were up again in a moment, and pro- ceeded mure carefully. Mansfield went to the right, Woodward to the left, and a few seconds later the voice of the latter was heard Here you are Come on," followed by an explosion ana a loud groan. Mansfield hurried to the assistance of his friend, aod found him leaning against a trse with his right hand clasped round hia left arm. Wbat is it, old fellow T You're not hurt ? Eh ?" Not much. He's winged me, That's the way he went. I shall be all right. You go after him, but for heaven's sake take care." Rot Let him go, I'm going to look after you. Can you walk ?" Then he led his friend back through the bushes to the house. Sugden'a guests were now in a state of the wildest excitement, since the wounding of Woodward had added to the shock of the rob- bery, for while the two men bad been in the garden the door of Grace's room had been forced, and everything inside found in a state of the utmost confusion. The contents of the drawers and wardrobe had been pulled out and strewn about the room, locks had been forced, and boxes broken open. At present it was not known what was missing, except that Grace remembered having left certain things on her table, and these ^ere there no longer. Everyone was talking at once, and offering suggestions, some good, some bad, and in the midst of it all the voice of Crundall was beard :— The first thing is the police," he said, I've taken the liberty of sending round to the stables, and ordering my car. It will be here in a moment, and I'll run down to the village, and give notice, and then on to the station and I tell them to k^ep a watch there as to who goes up to town to-night." "Capital, capita)," said Sugden. Very thoughtful of you. Couldn't do anything better. Here comes the car," as the whirr was heard outside. By this time Crundall was in his coat, and on the doorsteps. I shan't want you, Jackson, I'll drive my- self," he said to the chauffer, and then to his host, who was standing by be added. Better do this as quietly as possible,don't you think ? More chance of catching the rillain that way." Certainly, certainly. Hurry off, though," and vitbcut another word Crundall sailed down the drive. Meanwhile, the doctor had been sent for to j attend to Woodward's arm, which was now giving him a good deal of pain, though the wound was only a flesh one, and the skin had been merely grazed. His wife and Grace had constituted them- selves his nurses, and bad already wa.3hed and bandaged it to the best of their powers. The servants were hurrying here and there, doing a hundred things which were not required, under the impression that they were helping, and it was at this moment that Mansfield caught sight of the fair Emma coming down the stairs. He beckoned to her, and led the way into the study, where there happened to be no ODe at the moment. You can keep a secret, Emma, can't you?" I hope so. sir, I'm sure." Then please don't say a word of what I was talking about to you this afternoon, you remember." •• Yes. sir. I haven't spoke to anyone about it yt't. I meant to this evening." I "Then don't. It would be far better not. We want to catch the thief, and-well, say nothing about our talk, and here's something to help 7'u to remember," and he slipped some silver into her hand. And to-morrow before I leave, let me know who has been sleeping in the room over Mrs Woodward's." Yes sir. Thank you," and the interview ended. The remainder of that evening was a very disjointed function. No one seemed to be able to settle down to anything. First of all the doctor arrived, and after an examination, pronounced Woodward s hurt as trifling, and only needing a. day or two's rest to be a thing of the past. And then Crundall returned with an account cf where he had been, and what he had done, and how lie had wired to Scotland Yard for a detective, and had closed all the railway stations round against the thief, so that he was practically sure to be caught within the next hour or two. Meanwhile Grace had fnund time to make a thorough search of her room, and had ascer- tained that her loss had been a very small one after all. Ah, Mrs Sotms," she said, as a few of the party were gathered round the drawing-room fire, if it had been your room instead of mine that the thief fixed upon, it might have been far worse. Where would that lovely diamond and emerald necklace which you were wearing last night, and which you have not on this evening, be now? Wasn't it fortunate he hit on my roomY" "For me, my dear, very. For you, not at at all," And so the chatter went on until bedtime arrived for the ladies, and so it wns continued in a lesser degree, later in the smoking-room. Early on the following morning many of the guests departed with their curiosity still un- satisfied, for there was no news of a capture and the detective would say nothing. When the doctor paid his visit his report on Woodward was a very favourable one, but he would not bear of him being moyed tbat day. And Mansfield, ostensibly to hear his report, but really for certain reasons of his own, had lingered behind the other guests. When they had departed, and the house was auiet, he made his way to the second floor, where he ran into Emma, as he had expected. Well, my girl, have you found out what I wanted to kno\v?" Yes, sir, this was Mr Barker's room, and this Mr LMCOIIO'S, and that Mr Crundall's, and this Mr Doublcday's," and the girl, throwing open be doors of the four roonn overlooking the garden. "Just so. And which is the one over Mr3 Woodward's? Tbi;, isn't it?" Yes, sir, Mr Doubled ay's." I thought so. And now, Emma, do you think you could find me one of those steel pins with glass hfeads, that ladies use, and bring it to me Lere?" Ob, yes, sir, if you'll wait no moment," and the girl ran off. The instant eho was out of sight Mansfield dived into first one room and then another of those that bad been pointed out to him. making arapid search. Beneath the toilet tables and in the grates was where be looked most. He remembered that as the previous day had been Sunday the rooms had nrohably not been cleaned since the arrival of the guests. Emma appeared to find the particular form of pin he desired rather scarce, for it was some little timo before she returned but when she did, MansGol 1 was standing lookiug out of a window in the corridor, lost in thought. The pin, sir," she said, handing it to him. Pin—what pin? Oh; I bad forgotten, thank you," ana sticking it into the lapel of his coat, he walked off downstairs. He's a funny gentleman, he is. What did ho want it for I wonder," she muttered to her- self, as she returned to her work. Shortly after this Mansfield took his depar- ture but before doing so. he had a few words with Woodward which caused the patient considerable astonishment, at the same time producing ÎIom his pocket book two small fragments of string, and whispering something in his ear. Woodward's reply was also ins whisper, and then Mansfield continued I tell you, old fellow, I'll have him as safe as a thief in a mitt. very shortly but I shall want your aid, so get well as soon as possible. I'll look round at the Square very shortly, but in the meantime, I've a lot to do. Ta-ta (To b^ continued.)
TO ENSURE PURE MILK.I
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TO ENSURE PURE MILK. I Paris, Sundaj.- The "Matin" announces that Professor Behring bas ùiscovered a new method of sterilising iniik without boiling it or destroying any of its essential principles. The method is based on the powerful qualities of German perphyurolsimply oxyginated. One gramm.3 per litre of this substance is sufficient to destroy all noxious germs. Milk thus sterilised can be kept a long time and is not injured by travelling, but it cannot be drunk until it has been gently warmed and a drop of a catalytic substance added extracted from the milk itself. Dr. Behring sent two bottles of this sterilised milk to tbe Central Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture in Berlin, where it was found that the milk was perfectly pure. Dr. Behring proved that light had a very harmful effect on the milk whether sterilised, hot, or cold, and he recommends tha.t it should be kept in a dark place or in rsd or green bottles.- Reuter"
I TYPHOID CASE AT BARRY.
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I TYPHOID CASE AT BARRY. Norwegian's Fatal Seizure. Peter Anton Yuhl, chief oalcerotthess Skjan. a Norwegian vessel, was found on arrival at Barry Dock, three weeks ago, to be suffer- ing from typhoid fever. It is believed that he contracted the disease on the voyage. Yuhl was removed to the Infectious Diseases Hos- pital at Cal cot, where he died late on Friday night. Besides typhoid fever, other complica- tions had set in which rendered the condition of tbe patient very serious from the time he was received in hospital.
FROM GOLF LINKS TO ALTAR.
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FROM GOLF LINKS TO ALTAR. While golfing on 3tonehaven links the other day Sheriff Mowat saw a motor-car drive up. In it were the sheriff clerk deputy, a young man of 21, and a blushing girl of 17 summers. We have motored from Aberdeen to get mar- ried," the youthful bridegroom explained. And the deputy clerk added ti>at there was no one to perform the ceremony unless Sheriff Mcwat obliged. The sheriff at, once stopped his game, entered the motor-car, amid a sympathetic cheer from the golfers and caddies, and the ceremony was performed in a hotel. There- after the young couple motored back to the granite city.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A VICAR.
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SUDDEN DEATH OF A VICAR. The Rev. Charges Eaton Plater. M.A., vicar j of Dymehurch, near Folkestone, died suddenly on Saturday afternoon at the age of 82. At midnight the previous night he complained of feeling ill. but on rising proceeded about hi; usual duties, .and was discovered by the scr- vantdeau on the couch in the dining-room, the sermon he had prepared for Sunday having dropped from hio hand to the carpet. lie had teen vicar 31 years, and was greatly esteemed,
Y GOLOFN GYMREIG.I
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Y GOLOFN GYMREIG. I Dymunir i'n gohebwyr Cytrrrcig gyfeirio eu gohebiaethau, llyfrau i'w hadolygu, &c.. fel y canlyn-" Ifano, Cil Hedd, Berth win-street, Cardiff."
AT Y BEIRDD.
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AT Y BEIRDD. Cynnyrch y beirdd canlynnol mewn Ila-w Catrin o Fun, Perthonydd, Dewi Aur, 3". L. Jenkins, Hen Lowr, Ap Gwenog. Aelod o'r Corph, Gweledydd. D. Bowen Jenkins, W. Davies, T. Jeremiah, Tolws, Cleivon, Brychan, Treforfab, Myfyr Glan Hafren, Glasfab, a W. E. Jenkins. Dim ond asgell gyntaf englyn W. J. sy gywir barth cynghannedd— Ufudd wr a fuodd ef.M Eithr na ddigalonned: awr yn "Yr Ysgol Farddol" gyda phob un o'r tair Ilinnell wailus a. ddanghosai iddo'n well na dim a ellid ei ddweyd yma" anghysondeb ci lineUauii rheolau cerdd dafod. Credir y mwynha.'r darllenwyr yr englynion rhagorol,—amryw o honynt, beth bynnag,— sy'n y Golofn yr wythnos hon: y mae eu hawenyddiaeth a'u cynghannedd am y goreu. Oni bai rhyddiaith noeth dwy linnell ola'r ail bennill a phedair Ilinnell gynta'r trydydd, buasai gwaith Myddfai i'r Forawel yn delyneg dlos. Er nad yw'r llinellau yn cgyfunbyd, nac ar yr un corfan, y mae Myddfai wedi llwyddo i ganu'n felus a boew. Eithr sylwed fod Cymro yn meddalu cydsain flaen enw peth agyfarcher llediaith yw dweyd wrth annerch cynulleidfa, "Boneddigesau a boneddigion" (" Foneddig- esau," etc., sy gywir) ac felly, "Foiawel garedig, dywed i mi,"—nid" Morawel," sy gywir. Sylwed, hefyd, fod dull priod y Gym- raeg yn golyn tithau" (aid "ti") ar ol minnau"— A minnau'n ei chario yn gyfiym i TI." Os nad yw Cymrafg Crwnfab yn wych ei wisg, y mae ei gerdd yn ddychan tirion o'r deciireu i'r diwedd; ac nid llawer o'r dychan- wyr sydd wedi dysgu'r gamp gystal: y mae ynddvnt ormod tuedd i ddatguddio'u ilaw a throi i wawdio'n agored. "Cylrif" (account), wrth reswm, a olyga Crwnfab ynniwedd ypen- nili cyntai, acnid "cyfrifoldeb"(responsibility). Un arall o gastiau'r odl I
- Y RHAIADR.
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Y RHAIADR. O'i dyra.u atbrist y Rhaiadr rutbra.; Uwcb hylym greigydd uchel ymgroga; Brwd yw ei nodwedd—i'r abred npidia 1'w Dduw hvrwyddwych arwrgerdd rodda I erwnfyd bron rhydd grynfa—trwy'r ofn draidd O'i seiniau cawraidd—'oes swn a'¡ cura ? Cwmtaf. Aeronydd.
HEDDWCH.
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HEDDWCH. Arweiniol sanctaidd rinwedd—yw heddwch, Gyhoedda dangnefedd: Daw a'r cymod t'r camwedd, A gwawl Ion yn gloewi'i wedd. Cenecb<
LLUSERN Y GLOWR.
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LLUSERN Y GLOWR. (Cydfuddugol yn Medlinog.) Cartre'r fflamrhwng nwyon amryw ;—llusern Yw'n ngwyll oesol ddistryw; Cloedig iosg-wawl ydyw, A gloewaf haul glofa yw. Cenech.
HEDDWCH.!
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HEDDWCH. Cloadar terfysg gwledydd,—arwyddair Rhyddid, yw hedd beunydd; A chenad serch ein Duw, sydd I'r adyn yn wa.redydd. J. Milwyn Howell.
Y DANCHWA.
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Y DANCHWA. (Buddugol yn NghwID Clvdach.) Chwerw bunilef dychrynllyd—o nwyon, Yw y danchwa enbyd; A min ei fllam, mewa munyd, Lywia i'r bedd lowyr byd. Pentre Rhondda- J. Milwyn Howell.
DIWYGIAD.
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DIWYGIAD. Yn ei nerth, taran wyrtbiol- Ysbryd Duw, Sobra. dorf annuwiol, Yw Diwygiad, ad o'i ol Gan o fywyd gwynfaol. Caerdydd. Oswal.
Y GWLADGARWR.
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Y GWLADGARWR. Y Gwladgarwr ya wrol—hawlia hedd I'w wlad enedigol; Hyd angau a'i frad ingol Ei thanan YW-ni thry 'n ol. Caerdydd. Oswal.
Y DWYRAIN.
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Y DWYRAIN. Llonaf linell nef lenydd—yw'r Dwyrain, Cr;d araul y wawrddydd Ffrwd o aurile deilry dydd, Heria len yr arlunydd. Caerdydd, Oswald.
Y FORAWEL.
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Y FORAWEL. Awel garedig, o'r dyfnfor mawr, Wyt bur a hoenus a bywiog bob awr; Wyt brysur yn wastad vn cynyg iachad I gleifion y gfanau yn rhydd a ihad. Forawel fwyneiddiaf, 'sawl bendith a roi I weiniaid lluddedig mor ddiymdroi ? Daw miloeda hyd atat, i brofi dy rin 'llwyt tithau yn barod i roi i bobun, Forawel garedig, dywed i mi Beth yw dirgelwch dy lwyddiant di ? Wei, dyma'p gyfrinach gwrando yn awr: Y mor yw fy nhad-y mor llvdan, mawr. Efe sydd yn rlioddi y fendith i mi. A minau'n ei chario yn gyfiym i ti. Drwy wneuthur yn fIyddlaWIl ewylly3 fy nhad, 'Rwy'n medru benditbio holl bobl y wlad, Forawel fyw-dyner, ti dd'wedaist y gwir: Os am wneud gwasanaeth i bobl y tir, Rhaid rhoddi ufudd-dod i archiad yr lor, Fel yr wyt ti 'n ufuddhau i'r mor. Forawel fwyn-dirion, I b'le 'iwyt yn mynd ? 'Rwy'n myned a bendith i ryw hen ffrynd; Myfi sydd a gofal tr golion y wlad 'Rwy'n cario bendithion o stordy fy nhad. Forawel iach-hyfryd, a gaf fi'th roi di Yn enw ar gapan drws fy nhy ? Saf vno i'm dysgu sut i fyw— A'm dyfgu i rodio felp'entyn i Dduw; Gwna. fl yn awel 0 fynydd y Groes, I gario iechyd i fywyd yr oea Fy nghalon fo'n llawn o burdeb yr lor, I Fel mae'r forawel o burdeb y mor. Myddfai.
Y DYN-ÏÏUNANOL. iI
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Y DYN-ÏÏUNANOL. Rhyw arwr anSaeledig ydyw hwn; Mae'n un o'r dynion penaf fagodd Cymru; Arhaid cael dyn cvfrwysgall iawn, mi wn, I ganu am ei alia a'1 ddaioni, o blaid ei wlad, yn nghanol stormydd certh, 'Wyr neb mor llesol fu ei bresenoldeb; 'Feddyliodd neb erioed faint fu ei werth; Ond medr ef ei hun roi cyfrifoldeb. Ychydig o ddysgeidiaeth ga'dd erioed, Ond nid yw hyny yn atalfa iddo; Mae bellach mor alluog wedi dod I s:crhau i'r wlad fod hen ben arno. Gail heddyw adrodd rhyw benodau maith O'i weithrediadau gwych a'i gamp-orchestion A phetai'n ewyllysio, ilawer gwaith Arllwysai fraw dros wag feddyliau dynion. Mae yn areitbiwr brwd a grymus iawn, A medr drin ei bwnc mewn dull cyfaddas, A'i eiriau clir a. nerthol beunydd gawn Yn hyfwyn ddenu bryd a serch cyindeithas Mae hefyd wedi anfurwoh 1 hun TJwchlaw pob bardd ar lwybr y gaD. a'r bryddest; Os gwrando wnawn, a chredu gair y dyn, Efe yw awdwr mawr pob rhyw gamp orchest. Fe ddodcdd nod o'i flaen ar ddechreu'i oes, Ac ato y cyfeiriodd megys gwron; Gorchfygodd anhawsderau stormydd croes, Cyrhaeddodd y pinacl ar ei union. Newynog iawn, er hyny, yw o glod, Ni thalwyd rith o gydnabyddiaeth ato. Mor oerllyd mae'n calonau wedi bod Yn cadw at fath arwr doeth, diguro Ffolineb mawr, yn ol fy meddwl i, Yw ceisio'i gadw 'lawr mewn dwfn ddinodedd Mae'n dal perthynas agos iawn a'r V;' D'wed rhai mai fe yw'r uaig wir etifedd. Hawdd ydyw deall, bellach, os yw ef O'r un waedoliaeth a'r ben lafnes hono, Mai efyw'r doethaf yn mhob llan a thref, A dylem ninnau arno astud wrando. Ni cheisiodd ef erioed am enill y D. D, Gallasai'n hawdd pe b'ai ond ewyllysio,— 'Dyw hyny'n fawr o orcbwyl, gredaf fi, I wron megys hwn i fedru'u cipio. Ymgeisio mae am ryw amgenach bri Na chael llyth'renau i ddodi wrth gwt ei enw: Ond hoffa un llythyren. set y « V," Ac ar ei wyneb hirfain mae ei delw. o fewn ïr Senedd, dro3 y gweithiwr tlawd. Y dylai'r glewddyn enwog Rael pleidleisio; Fe fynai'n codi fry i beuldir ffawd,— Mae yn ddyngarwr pur » chywir trwyddo. Y mwynaidd wron dyn haelionus yw, Sy'n caru cynrychioli'r llwm bob amser; Ar hyd a lied yr ardal mae'n byw, Cyfrana i'r tylodion gyda phleser. Dyrchafu enw'r elusenwr mawr Y dylai awenyddion Gwalis-'n gynes Ond dyna'r anhawsderau deimlir 'nawr— 'Does dechreu na therfyngylch idd ei banes. Trwy hyny, mae yn anfanteisiol iawn Trwy hyny, mae yn anfanteisiol iawn I allu canu am ei ragoriaethau 'Does undyn byw all roi desgrifiad Hawn O'i lu alluoedd ac o'i la,n rinweddau. Mwy llawn nl llawn 0 lawer, mi a wn, o synwyr ydyw corvn v gwr hyglod; Ar unrhyw groes ddatlleuon y mae hwn Yn dodi pawb ar fyrder yn y cysgod. Ond nid yw'r sawl sydd yn ei nabod ef Yn beiddio dadieu dim byth yn ei erbyn Sait pawb yn fud mewn ofn dyrchafu'u lief, o hcrwydd gwyddant i bwy mae e'n perthyn. Ond daw diwrnod v cawn werd yn izlir Faint yw ei werth pan fyddo yn ffarwclio; 'Cbeir neb alllanw secid y cyfaill pur Pan gluder ef i'" gladdfa laith i huno. Bydd !!W9g-:e anghyffredin ar ei ol: A dyna'r drwg—'fydel neb yn medru'i lanw; Bryd hwnw dawv taclau gwallgoE ffol Sydd yn ei ddiystyru i barchu'i enw. I.laxgennech. H. Lloyd (Crwnfab).
o IFOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
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o FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. The Story of a Stepmother. By MIRIAM SOLOMON. Please, Gibbie, is a stepmother somebody nasty ?" Of course not, Dickie," replied Miss Gilbert, smiling. a stepmother is someone who takes j caro of little children when they have lost their own mother." And does she take care of the father, too ?" again inquired Dickie, while Molly anxiously | listening, wrinkled her small brow. Yes, Dickie, but you must not ask any more questions now." The children were devoted to Miss Gilbert, who had been installed in the schoolroom ever since they had lost their own mother, such a long time ago. For a little while no sound was to be heard but the scratching3 of a very scratchy pen. At last Dickie broke the silence. j Gibbie, darling, I'm sure Martha doesn't ( always tell the truth." Why, Dick, what do you mean 1" Because she told cook that the master was going to bring a stepmother home, and I'm sure she meant father, because she always calls him the master.' "I don't want no nasty steprntrrrers, I don't." broke in Molly. Meanwhile M? Trevor had entered the schoolroom unobserved, and had been listening for some time to the conversation. What's this I bear. children ?" he asked, suddenly, while all three turned in surprise at the sound of his voice. It's about stepmothers." replied Dickie, bc-ldly. We've been asking Gibbie if they're very nasty." Well, :t,hope Miss Gilbert has been able to give a satisfactory answer," replied Mr Trevor, gravely, his eyes twinkling as he looked at Gibbie, but, children, I've come to tell you that I'm going away for a few days, and when I come back I shall bring you a new mother with me." Ob, father, we don't want a new mother," cried the children, their faces blank with dis- may. But you'Jllike her very much, I'm sure," replied Mr Trevor good-humouredly, "and I hope you'll be very good, and do all she tells you." But the boy only frowned, while Molly cried, vehemently. Nasty old stepznuwer, I won't be good, I won't Mr Trevor paused at the door before leaving the schoolroom, and repeated in decided tones, Now, remember, children, you're to be very good to your new mother." It will be so nice for you. darlings, and you will be very happy," said Gibbie, soothingly, when their father had gone. It will be dwefful 1" said Mollv, dolefully. Despite Miss Gilbert's efforts, the children re- fused to be comforted, and, when they heard that she was to leave them tbe day the new mother arrived, the little faces looked sadder than ever." Promise, promise to come and see us," whispered Dickie a few days later, as he clung to Gibbie, trying to bear up like a man." Mollie, caring nothing for appearances, liter- howled in the misery of parting. &.t length Gibbie tore herself away, and although her eyes were filled with tears, no sadness could repress the tender smile which lay behind. After she was gone Dickie was det p in thought for some time. I say, Mollie," he cried, sud- denly, let's run away to Auntie Mary before the new stepmother comes." But daddy will be vewy angwy," demurred Mollie, her bl"e eyes sparkling nevertheless. I don't care, and he'll be sorry enough when he finds we're gone. But we must go directly, because Martha says she's coming to-night." declared Dickie with decision. Oh, Dickie, do you mean it we-ally, we-ally?" asked Mollie in an awe-stricken whisper. 'Course, Mollie, an3 come along before Martha sees us," answered Dickie. The children slipped out of the house, and walked demuretyhand-in-bacd down theshady garden, until they were hidden by the bushes then, turning into the side-path, they passed quickly through a gap in the hedge into the glare of the dusty road. Please don't go so quick, Dickie," pleaded Mollie, it's vewy hot." Now. Mollie, it's no good making a fuss," replied the Spartan Dickie, you've got to come on and not mind anything." For some lime after this remark Mollie trotted along briekly beside her brother, but soon the tired feet began to drag. Turning her little flushed face to Dickie, she said oiteously, It's vewy hot, and I'm sohungwy." Oh, bother exclaimed the boy in despair, we're not nearly at Auntie's yet." I want to sit on the gwass, I'm so tired," wailed Mollie. Dickie was beginning to wish he had never thought of running away, but just then he saw a gate standing invitingly open. Look, Mollie, at the lovely field," he said, brightening again, "let's go in and rest." Mollie was happy once more, and the children gladly threw themselves on to the fresh, sweet grass in the shade of a big tree." U Shan't we see Gibbie ever any more ?" in- quired Mollie, presently, as she gazed thought. fully up into the branches above her. 'Course we shall. Mollie, and I expect she'll come to Auntie's to teach us again." Dear, dear Gibbie," said Mollie, fervently, "and p'waps she won't be vewy angwy 'cos we wunned away." The boy's conscience had already begun to prick, and at this remark he felt still more uncomfortable. Come along and don't be silly, Mollie," he said crossly, getting up from the grass. Mollie trotted obediently after him, and thev had gone some distance before the baby-voice again took up its plaintive refrain. I'm vewy tired, Dickie, and I do want my tea." Very well, then, go home like a baby to the horrid stepnfiother," answered Dickie, scorning to acknowledge that he abo was getting very tired and hungry. But this time Mollie could not keep back the tears. I'm vewy hurigwy, I want to go home," she gasped between her sobs, while Dickie was at his wits' end to know what to do. We must be coming to Auntie's soon," he said at length, looking vaguely about in the hope of seeing the familiar honse, but let's sit down on the bank for a minute, Mollie." Mollie's tears ceased to flow instantly, and Dickie helped her to climb the bank at the roadside, when they flung themselves down with sighs of relief. A spreading tree cast its welcome shade over the weary little bodies, the birds sang, and the bees buzzed around—and soothed by these sweet sounds, worn-out as they were, they quickly passed into the land of dreams, their arms tightly clasped around one another. II. The shadows were lengthening, when a dog. cart came quickly down the road.it3 occupants —a man and a girl-talking and laughing merriiy. How happy the darlings will be, Edward I" said the girl in joyful anticipation. Yes, dearest, and I'm very glad we didn't let them into the secret," replied Mr Trevor, smiling tenderly at her. I do hope they haven't taken it very much to heart, though, they're such—but, Edward, what's that on the bank over there 1" It looks like a bundle of old clothes," re- plied Mr Trevor, doubtfully, no, it isn't—I do believe it's a child." It's two children," cried the girl, with decision. what can they be doing here at this hour—and alone, too 1" Mr Trevor pulled up quickly, and they got out and went over to the still sleeping children, the girl being the first to reach them. Why, Edward, it's our own Dickie and Mollie," she exclaimed in alarmed surprise. At the same moment, Mollie opened her blue eyes, and looking up into the face bending over her, murmured contentedly, Dear, darling Gibbie, I knowed you'd come back, I did," and was peacefully asleep again before another word could be said. • ■ t 4 i i At breakfast next marning the children ape peared little the worse for their adventure, and when they discovered that nobody was really angry, they were soon in the wildest spirits. The meal over, and Gibbie in the schoolroom preparing for lessons, Mr Trevor took Mollie upon his knee. Now, darling, tell father all about it," he said, invitingly. The child looked up at him with a, seraphic smile. We wunned away, daddy, 'cos we didn't want no nasty stepmuV\fcr." But girlie, perhaps you're not going to have a nasty stepmother." Butstcpmotberamnstbenasty," interposed Dickie. Don't talk nonsense, Dick," said his father, sternly, and let me tell you, children, your new mother is here already. I do believe she's in the room at this very minute." he added, mischcviously. The children turned quickly, to find standing near them. their dear Gibbie, her nrm-iout- stretched towards them, a tender light shining. in her soft eyes. Gibbie. Gibbie, are yon the new mother ?" shouted Dickie. mr-ging birnsel fat her in his excitment, while Mollie dung to her skirt. murmuring with satisfaction, Gibbie's the newmuvver, course, Dickie." Unable to speak, Gibbie bent over them. patting and kissing them, laughing and crying at the same time. At length with her arms round them, she whispered, Yes, children, I am going to be the new mother—but I shall always be Gibbie as well, and we shall all be so happy together—and I'm certain no-one will ever think of running away any more."
"The Wreckers." ..
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"The Wreckers." MR ROBT. SMILLIE AT CARDIFF. Reply to Liberal Speeches. Mr Robert Smillie, president of the Scottish Miners'Federation, was the principal speaker at a largely attended meeting of the Indepen- dent Labour Party at Cory Hall, Cardiff, on Sunday evening. Mr Peter Ridgway, chairman of the Cardiff Branch of the LL,P., presided. The Chairman, in a brief, pointed speech, illus- trated the growth of the I.L.P. in Cardiff by stating that five years ago they held meetings in a small room in the Castle Arcade. Now they were able to fill the Cory Hall. (Ap- plause.) Mr J, A. Seddon, M.P., who was announced to speak, was unable to be present, and his place was taken by Mr G. Bibbings. Leicester, organiser of the South Wales I.L.P. Federation. who, in the coarse of a vigorous speech, said the silly season was over. They knew that, because they were now gathering its aftermath. Mr Haldane, after coquetting with the sub- divinity of Germany, had returned with that divine atmosphere of self-importance to tell tho wicked Labour party what would happen if they did not listen to him, who must be obeyed. (Laughter.) The Master of Elibank in a delightful freshness growing out of the general staleness of the professional politician, was also like Saul—to be found among the prophets, That the prophecy would bo profitless the wicked Labour men had no doubt. A Junior Lord of the Treasury— he supposed that meant the infant school department — waa also bursting forth. (Laughter.) The Master of Elibank had bestowed his benediction npon Mr Fred Maddison, the composite M.P., and Mr Bell. Cory Hall had been the scene recently of a gladiatorial Conflict-they would leave out the Bell because it had not a pleasant sound just at present. (Laughter.) The Labour party went into the House of Com- mons with the avowed intention of not being the tool or the appendage of any political party. (Applause.) There was no hope of re- demption for the workers of the country from either the Liberal or the Tory party, because their ideals were not coincident with those of the Labour party. ) Speech by Mr Smillie. Mr Robert Smillie, who was cordially re- ceived, said tte Master of Elibank had included him among the" malignant wreckera." He was there that night in sackcloth and ashes admitting his crime, and he supposed he must ask the forgiveness of the Master of Elibank. But I will sin again if I live," emphasised Mr Smillie amidst applause. The great, experi- ence he had had in the Labour movement, as a leader and as a Socialist, strengthened him in his convictions that nothing but Socialism conidsave the people, and nothing but tade- pendence in Labour politics could bring about II the reforms they desired. Fifteen years ago Lord Tweedrrouth, then Mr Marjoribanks, and Chief Whip of the Liberal party, told him that tbe Liberal party were anxious to have honest, intelligent Labourleaders in the House of Com- mons to work with the Liberal party, and that seats would be found for them, and money also. Intelligent, honest Labour leaders, and he (Mr Smillie) could have bad a seat. His reply was that if ever he sat in the House of Commons it would be as an Indepen- dent, but the point was that he held tho same views then as now. He was a Socialist, and Will) known to Lord Tweedmouth as such. He had not changed in the least, and if he was good enough then to be a member of the House of Commons then he should be good enough now. Was it because a man could not be corrupted that he was denounced and treated as a wrecker ? Seats could have been secured since that time from another Liberal Whip, but they were declined, ani now tbey were accuged of being wreckers. He was glad of This Declaration of War. They had not been at sufficiently close quarters. There had been men in the ranks of the workers who had a feeling that the political party with which they were identified would bring about the reforms they desired. When the Liberals made up their minds to fight Socialism the probability was the Labour party would have considerable additions to their ranks. But he did not think the Liberals would fight. (Applause.) Mr Haldane was a student of history. The history of Socialism on the Continent, where Bismarck endeavoured to crush it out, was sufficient to justify them in thinking that Mr Haldane was not likely to fight Socialism in this country. (Hear, hear.) While the fight might be a bitter one. the same fate would befall Mr Haldane as betel the Iron Chancellor, and Socialism Would Triumph in this country. (Applause.) By a small majority the miners had decided as a body not to join the L.R.C.—not to take up their stand side by side with the other organised workers. When the announcement appeared in the Press every newspaper had startling lines about Defeating the Socialists," a Rebuff to Socialism," and Socialists Wiped Out at the Miners' Conference." And yet in the same newspapers appeared the startling statement that the same Miners' Conference had unani- mously passed a resolution in favour of the nationalisation of railway:), waterways, etc. The Labour party agreed with that, and were pledged to bring about legislation to solve the unemployed question. The I.L.P.—- the Socialist party—were not of the opinion of Mr Balfour, who said he did not think it was the duty of the State to interfere with the unemployed. even though he admitted that there were thousands of men, women, and children who were reduced to the verge of starvation. They asked the statesmen who were of that opinion. whether they were Liberal ar Tory, what was to be done for these starving' men, women, and children. (Applause.) He (Mr Smillie ) would refuse to starve in a land of plenty, or allow his wife and children to starve. (Applause.) He had seen that Even in Wales the Labour party were denounced from the pulpit for doing a work which the men who filled the pulpit should be doing. He had no hope at all from members of the House of Com- mons who did not remain independent. They might be as honest i as he was, and feel aa strongly as he did. but past political history proved that unless they remained absolutely ) independent they could not be as useful as otherwise they might be. (Applause.) Mid-Glamorgan. Replying to a question as tn why Mid- Glamorgan was not to be contested, Mr Smillie saId It was one of thosp. things whIch no one could understand. He supposed there was a friendly feeling towards Mr S. T. Evans on the part of the miners, and that they had no de- sire to oppose him.. If ha (Mr Smillie) had had anything to do with it there would have been a Labour man in the field. It was a matter, however, entirely for the South Wales miners. He bad no right to interfere, although his view was that Mr Evans should have been fought.
GARNANT EXPLOSION.
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GARNANT EXPLOSION. Charge of Manslaughter. At Llandilo Police Court on Saturday William Basse tt, fireman, of Garnant, was charged with the manslaughter of Thomas Thomas, Garnant, through alleged culpable negligence on the 8th of September, whilst following his duties as fireman at the Glangar- cant Colliery. Mr H. G. Phillips appeared to prosecute, and Mr Henry Thompson, solicitor, of Swansea, was for the defence. Henry Herbert, mining surveyor, produced a plan of the workings at Glangarnant Colliery. David Thomas, repairer, son of Thomas Thomas, who died from burns received in the explosion, said William Evans, another fire- man, locked his lamp and his father's lamp on the 8th of September. Bassett was the fireman in charge of that district. but he did not say a word to them about their working place, or about not going to the rubbish heap in Hariy Jones's old road. By Mr Thompson When you go to your working place is it your duty tosatisfy your- self that it has been examined and found safe, and by observations find whether it has been marked ? Witness: That is one of the rules of the colliery. Do you admit that it is your duty to look for that mark on first entering ?"—Yes. Mr Thompson Rule 166 forbids you to pass the station until you have had a report. Do you admit you did wrong ? Witness We assume it is safe if the fireman does not say anything. Peter Parker. ripper, said he went to the assistance of David Thomas when the explo- sion occurred. Dr. Morgan. Garnant, said deceased died from syncope following congestion of the lungs, due to burns. Thomas Morgan, manager, said William Bassett was the fireman appointed to examine the workings on the 8th of September. After the explosion h& asked Bassett, in the pre- sence of Thomas Llewelyn and J. Jenkins, if he had examined Harry Jones's old road, and he Baid" No." He said ho did not think it was necessary, seeing it wai only a rubbish stall. He had not placed cross timbers there either. Witness added that there must have been an accumulation of gas in the part where the explosion occurred, and that he believed some. one had used a naked light. The Bench considered a case had been made out, and committed Bassett to take his trial at the next Assises. Prisoner said I am not" guilty." He was granted lJail-himsdf in £50 and two sureties of £25 each.
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Following an ancient custom, the re-elected Portreeve of Laugharne, Mr Jno. Jones (Breadway) invited the jury and officers of the Corporation to brcaklast at Brown's Hotel on Sunday, There were also present a 1-ir^e number of friends and prominent residents. The party subsequently attended service at the parish churr-U.
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Swansea and Camme") Laird. ¡ SOME OF THE CONTRACTS LET. We are informed that Messrs ^ol and Co. have given oub contracts for a *^orlt3 the erection of their projected large that a on Crumlin Burrows, near Swansea, bb g^ei firm famous for iron construction _n to j Messrs Palmers, contractors, of :gej io quote for a portion of the work comp their large undertaking. Newport Corporation's Position* their large undertaking. Newport Corporation's Position* A report was circulated at Newport on ^Qa day evening that the Newport Corp day evening that the Newport Corp were prepared to offer valuable and and concessions to Messrs Cammell. La>1 jJftyor Co. In.reply to our representative, the (Councillor John Liscombe, J-P-) e not report an emphatic denial. We ba offered Messrs Cammell, Laird, and inducement more than what is given aCfced ratepayers. Like other towns, we appr -^ed the company many months ago, and P out the splendid advantages Newport P°.s, our for the erection of work.3, particularly an(J cheap shipping rates, our valuable river. our splendid water system, and we recoi en reply that the company's agents had surveys of various sites on the Oskside » 0. we held out no inducement or offered any cession to them." +hat I may add," concluded the Mayor, have seen a letter to-day which satiske n0t that Messrs Cammell, Laird, and Co. bav yet definitely decided as to where they erect their new works."
HOLIDAY WITHOUT LEAVE.
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HOLIDAY WITHOUT LEAVE. TALYWA1N COLLIERS FINED. At Pontvpcol Police Court on Saturday workmen employed at Messrs Hoskins Llewellyn's British Top Pits, Talywain, summoned forwrongfuily absenting thetnse from work on the 9th August, 10s damage be claimed from each defendant. Eighteen workmen counter-claimed 10s for breach of i tract—six with respect to the 9th August 12 with respect to the 5th September. Coat- Mr Charles Kenshole, solicitor to the te, owners' Association, appeared to pro3ec and Mr J. Sankey (instructed by Mr Edwards, Newport) defended.. uS Mr Kenshole said that the three dayspre1*1 to the 9th of August were holidays and cons. quently there was no work at the colliery. fortunately after every holiday there always a difficulty in getting the men to re' to work and in what was known as the quarter seam 77 men were employed each d j* but on the 9th August only 17 went to tl# working places, aud these only remained ed their work for a very short time. They return to the surface directly they fon in that the other men had not put the an appearance. The excuse tendered by rIc' men was that they could not get to their W° of ing places owing to a large accumulation water in one of the haulage roads. This was 24 yards in length, and the deepest "e?u0 nine inches. On the side of this water 0 management had placed plank3 for the to get easily to their working places with0 wetting their feet. The loss to the coirip9^ for wages of agent, clerk3, and staff 17s 9d. Mr J. B. Shearn, the manager, said the o put of this seam was 200 tons a day. On the y of August 17 men went to their working plaC 1 but all were oub by 10 a.m. Six of the wor^ £ ?x(r0 came to the top of the pit, but did not down. The others did not put in an a,PP.oa,r?IJha In cross-examination, witness admitted t water was higher than usual, and he had had pl; ce extra planks down for the men to go Corroborative evidence was given by Artu Wm. Jenkins, under manager John Mah.oney» night fbeman Lewis Morris, a shot nrer ZJ1 Joseph Williams, underground airway man- Addressing the Bench on behalf of the fendants Mr Sankey said it was the duty the colliery company to provide proper of access to their workiug places. He was structed that in this case a proper means a9 access bad not been provided. There wlO always a lot of water in the swamp the haulage way. it was so bad that manent planks had been placed there for J men to walk over. It was usual to empty swamp daily, but on this occasion it had J* been taken away for three or four days,. nat0 ally this allowed the water to rise three j as high as usual. Dealing with the ca<?eStf;d the men individually Mr Sankey said D&^ Curtis had permission to be away on a Wm. Grey was ill, and Fred Briggs and W Watts had no working places. Six of the ° defendants went to work but were unable to S to their working places. ,fl Evidence corroborative of Mr Sankey^ opening statement was given by a numbef & the men, who stated that on this dayc water was 18in. high, and the planks floating about. The only means of gettl;t through the water was in a journey of e01P trams and this was very unsafe. tb- After a retirement the Bench dismia«0<? tcr case against David Curtis, whilst W1 Parry, Fred Biggs. Wm. Grey, Wm. V Wm. Davies, Thos. Franklin, George P0 -J Jno. Hart, James Williams, Edward B"? y and David Adams were fined 7s 6d and 5s c°s each. The remaining 24 summonses taken out the owners and the 18 by the men were journed sine die.
MR HUGH WATT, EX-M.P.
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MR HUGH WATT, EX-M.P. To be Released on December 20tn In reply to inquiries made on behalf of Hugh Watt, ex-M. P., as to whether the 8> jJ conduct marks he had earned whilst in would be allowed oS his recently reduced tence of 12 months, the Home Secretary that after a consulation with the Judge a passed the original sentence of five years)* having given full consideration to the self, he had decided that Mr Watt must full 12 months, and afterwards be on ticket-01 leave. This means that he will be released ° December 20th next.. e It was thought by many well-known peopI that the ex-M.P., having been first sentenced *■. penal servitude, he would have been allo^e.i the remission on good conduct by which peDal prisoners benefit, viz females four males three months off each year of their tence. In the case of a sentence of impris011 ment up to two years,, only in exceptionai caSe is a remission allowed. Ð What has really happened in regard to Home Secretary's reduction of Mr Hugh i original sentence oE five years, is that instea of its being reducad by four years, it has oD'7 been reduced two years and nine months. A visitor to Parkhurst found Mr Watt suffer; ing from asthma, and his eyesight, too, wae very much affected, he having the use of o':1n eye only. The convict expressed himself ;) bitter terms of his being kept. a prisoner -110 long. and himself regards the whole thing 80S i miscarriage of justice. Altough kindly treall, by the officials and allowed to be in the InfirUl ary, he said it was killing him.
NOT ENOUGH WOOD.
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NOT ENOUGH WOOD. Serious Problem of the World's Future. Some rather alarming facts about the wood supply are contained in a report to tp^ Washington Bureau of Manufactures. The C0* inand, instead of diminishing, as was expected when coal came in as a substitute for woo", has gone on increasing until the question ot continued supply is a very serious Pr0^?^J The United States has not enough wood t supply its own demand, notwithstanding J.# 506,555.000 acres of wooded area. Even noW is dependent upon Canada, which. 'w'k'1wi^T 798,133.000 acres of forests, represents, probabj?^ the largest single area of any country Jjj world. Canada sends its entire surplus to y" United States. North America. Siberia, India. China, Korea, and South America contain great and almost unknown fores Nevertheless, says the report, it would be not to exaggerate the dimensions of these vpo supplies. Many African forests are realiy cO!f1d posed of nothing better than thin .bushes, a Siberia is already being systematically ,sui. jected to deforesting, which will also beØln Korea in the near future.
WORKING MEN'S~INSTITUTE FOR…
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WORKING MEN'S~INSTITUTE FOR BARRY. Non-Political and Unsectarian. ad- Premises have been secured at 16, # street, Barry, for the purpose of establishes working men's institute, the funds having i.g. subscribed by ladies and gentlemen in tho eo's trict. It will be practically a working m 0° club-non-political and non-sectarian, an ^.jj intoxicants will be permitted. Smoking be allowed in the reading-room, and th,eíor be billiard and games rooms. Councilor 01 It, Lee, Barry, has been selected ift committee, and Mr J. A. Hughes. so.^?11JutieS the hon. treasurer, while the secretarial 5,.ora. will be performed by Mr J. Wilson, t j# street. A sum of £ 150 will be sPe^eVed furnishing, and working men have volun e^eCt their services free of charge in order to sea. certain necessary alterations to the preoi
THE LAW AS TO DANGEROUS DOGS.
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THE LAW AS TO DANGEROUS DOGS. Interesting Case at Swansea. tut. At Swansea County Police Court on a ag £ > day, proceedings instituted a wee against David Richards and oJie<J farmers, of Killay, who bad been sU &og* by Mary Williams for keeping danger At not, under proper control, were mentio • ^gC the former hearing Mr Henry Thornp- '^eA the defence, submitted that it must K.eiog» that the dogs were dangerous to hum and the before a conviction could be secure"» on thi3 hearing wa3 adjourned for ev ,e? ,'nt. »°^ point. Mr Leyson, for the comp aID ich;rd!J'S formally tendered evidence that j;qmisse< dog had killed sheep. The case '"00int °^ Mr Leyson gave notice of appeal o law, and the summons against Jame journed pending the result. rcCi
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