The Cardiff Times

THE TIN-PLATE TRADE. Dispute at Clyue Werks. A meeting of the tinplafcers in the Neath dis- ,tict was held in the Vale of.'iNeath Arms, Neath, on Saturday night. The noeetmg was specially convened for the purpose -of receiving reports from those men who were, deputed on Friday tiight to see the Clyne merlin reference to their action. It had been alleged Ahat they had deter- mined to return to thairjwork: quite indifferent as to the state of those whonv the employers had refused to re-engage upon the pretext that the lists were full. At the appointed him the deputation proceeded: to the Clyne and came into contact with several of the workmen. Various statements were made to the visitors, amongst them being the aessrtiion that the Clyns men who had been out for six months had resolved to return to work, partly owing to the fact that they had not received from the relief fund the support they should have had. They said they had "had only £ 60 rfuring; the whole period of being idle. This statement was met by a rejoinder that relief had btien given so soon as it had been applied for in a proper way. The deputation proceeded to report that they saw the secretary of the branch, who stated that the general secretary (Mr Phillips), had informed the manager of the works that there wouid not be any strike at the Ciyne. in face of this statement the deputation found r themselves powerless, as they had no right to in- terfere with the dictum of the president and the secretary, who had been together at the office. The visitors thought they would then await the arrival at Resolven of the president, who was expected by the one o'clock train. Much disap- pointment was felt at his non-arrival. Later in the day a telegram was received from Mrs' Richards, stating that the president was at Swansea. The deputation then returned to Neath. The statements of the deputation to Saturday night's meeting evoked long discussion, in the course of which there were strong ex- pressions of opinion. The whole meeting dis- approved of the action of the Clyne men, and indignation was crystallised in the following resolution:— That we, as a. district, disapprove of the unmanly actfon of a section of the Clyne tinplaters who, accord- ing|to statements made by their branch'secretary, liave signed an agreement with their employer to return to work to the exclusion from employment of some of their fellow-workmen, whom we have reason to believe are victimised, they having in times past taken a pro. niinent part in connection with the Union. And this meeting does not believe that the Clyne case has been dealt with in the same spirit as that which was dis- played in the Old Lodge Works case. This resolution was carried unanimously. A correspondent writes :—On Thursday, Mr Lewis Richards (president of the Tinplaters' Union) and Mr Tims. Phillips (general secretary) visited the Clyne Works and investigated the cases of a number of workmen who were formerly employed there, but whose applications for em- ployment on the re-starting of the works had been refused on the ground that the lists were full. After Mr Smith (the manager) had ex- plained the course taken in employing workmen for the re-starting of the works, Mr Richards and Mr Phillips stated there were no grounds for a dispute, and that they attached no blame to tiiq action of the employers in refusing the applica- tion.

SOUTH WALES STEEL TRADE. Conferences at Abergavenny. In connection with the negotiations for a revival of the Sliding-scale arrangement for the regulation of the wages of steel workers and mechanics at the several steel works of South Wales and Monmouthshire, a Conference took place at Abergavenny, on Monday, and it now appears probable that before the expiration of another forinight some amended scale will have been formulated, or the idea of a scale will be altogether abandoned. The business of the day opened at Phillips' Porter Stores with a meeting of the Executive Council of the Steelworkers and Mechanics' Association. Mr Edward Lumley (Blaenavon) presided, and Mr David Francis (Dowlais) occupied the vice-chair. Works were represented as follows :—Blaenavon, three steel-workers, one mechanic Ebbw Vale, two steel-workers Tredegar, one steel- worker and one mechanic Dowlais, four steelworkera and four mechanics Cyfarthfa, one nominee. The object of the Executive was partly to be in attendance to offer advice to the work- men's representatives who bad come to confer with the employers in case of any difficulty arising in the course of the negotiations. Various matters of detail were also discussed. The num- ber of workmen represented was about 6,000. The Joint Conference to consider the question of the revival of the scale was held at the Angel Hotel in the afternoon. There were present as employers' representatives Messrs E. P. Martm (Dowlais), chairman Wm. Evans (Cyfarthfa). J. Colquhoun (Tredegar), J. Hilton (Ebbw Vale), and W. G. Dowden (Blaenavon). The workmen's representatives were Messrs Geo. Dash (Blaen- avon), George Davis and James Williams (Dowlais), Jenkin Jones (Cyfarthfa). W. Bosley (Tredegar), J. Raymond (Ebbw Vale), and B. Edwards and Evan Jones.— The principal object was to endeavour to form a Sliding-scale, and the position practically amounted to this either the old scale would have to be accepted with some minor modificaticns, or it would be abolished, and in the latter event employers would be left to take their own course, a hint being given that with a falling market and an unsettled relationship between employers and employed it might become necessary for the former to givo notice of reduction. In the face of this declaration the workmen's representatives went across the road and had a talk with their colleagues who were in waiting. When they returned they expressed the opinion that it would be advisable before giving an answer to consult with the whole body of the workmen, and in the result the employers con- sented to an adjournment of the conference in order to enable the workmen's representatives to explain the position at the several works, and to obtain authoritative instructions of their con- stituencies. Emphasis was laid on the fact that the steal trade has decreased to such an extent within the past few months, and prices have diminished so much that the concessions asked for by the work- mencouid notpossibly be granted by the employer?. Comparing the raw material of to-day and of 1886 the prices now are far higher, especially in the pig iron market, which has been gut:ed by competition and gambling in warrants. The manufacturing trade in regard to rails and tin bars has decreased in the course of the past year to the enormous amount ot 5,000,000 tons. and the state of the steel trade is very depressed through- out the whole country. The Oarmel Company's Works, at Basnow, which are among the severest competitors with South Wales in the past, are only working, it_was stated, half-time, and Messrs Bolckow and "V augbanV Works are practically idle, and according to latest reports are likely to remain so until some time in April next. In the face of these facts, therefore, it manifestly behoves the workmen, it was pointed out, to take care they do nothing to imperil their own or the interests of districts in which they live. The Blaenavon mechanics' delegates came to Aberga- venny with the object of taking part in the joint conference, but the employers (only five in number), who had already consented to admit seven workmen delegates to confer with them, declined to admit an eighth, specially as such a departure would form precedent for other sections at Cyfarthfa and other works.

THE LOCK-QUT OF TAILORS. Meeting of the Men. On Monday evening a meeting cf the tailors looked out in the Rhondda Valley was held at the assembly-room of the Llewellyn Hotel, Pentre, to L further consider the dispute between them and the employers. A large number of workmen were present. The proceedings lasted for over four hours. It was stated that a number of the masters had not given notices to their workmen, and that the majority of the employers had not lowered the wages of their employees. It was decided to hold firm, and the secretary was authorised to request journeymen tailors outside the district to keep away from the Valley until the dispute is amicably settled. A telegram was received from headquarters stating that every member enrolled, who was concerned in the dis- pute and out of employment, would receive a contribution of 10s per week during the struggle, and every full member 153 per week. At the conclusion of the proceedings a number of work- men joined the Association.

FAILURE OF A CARDIFF SOLICITOR. A first meeting of creditors of Mr Frank Harold Williams, solicitor. Church-street, was held at the Official Receiver's Offices, Cardiff, on Tuesday. According to the summary of the debtor's statement or affairs, a receiving order was made on January 20 upon a creditor's petition. 'fie 'ie The deficiency, as per the debtor's statement, amounts to £ 731 16s lid. The debtor alleges that his causes of failure are bad debts and losses upon accommodation bills, ancKguarantees given with a view to increasing business. In his printed observations the Official Receiver states From preliminary information obtained from the debtor, it appears he commenced business in August, 1884, his capital being £900, which was invested in Railway Stock. On the 6th November, 1889, the debtor entered into an agreement with a tradesman, whereby he agreed to advance him J350 at 20 per cent. interest, or one-third of the clear profits of the business, that of a boot and shoe dealer, supply- ing goods to the working classes upon payment by weekly instalments. The debtor states he did this to increase his practice, as it was also agreed that all legal work in connection with this busi- ness should be done by him. The tradesman was unable to continue business, and the debtor now returns him as a debtor to his estate for the sum of JB585, which he estimates to produce £ 60. The debtor also guaranteed creditors for the tradesman to the extent of JE446. He attributes his failure to his transactions with this same person, and also being pressed by creditors of his brother, for whom he had also become "urety. The item JS828 7s 6d fully secured creditors represents the first and seconi mortgagee on his dwelling-house at Penarth, which he values at J6850. He has kept the usual books of account in his profession, but the cash-book does not appear to have been posted or balanced since December, 1888, nor do the books show his financial position. His household effects are claimed under a mar- riage settlement, dated 20th August, 1888. He has not lodged any terms for a composition, and has been adjudicated bankrupt." The Official Receiver was appointed trustee.

CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION. Cardiff Centre. The results of the above examination, held in December last, are now declared. The successful candidates (girls) are:—E. Brewer, High School, Newport L. Davies, E. M. Hunter, and J. L. Gait, Milford House School, Newport; D. A. Rogers, Plas Hen, Cowbridge; A. M. Harris, M. G. Evans, and N. Hughes, Higher Grade School Merthyr B. E. Procter and M. C. Teek, St. Audries, Penarth A. B. Gibson and E. A. Taylor. Wcstbourne-road School, Penarth; G. E. W. Harvey, the Court School, Merthyr. Of 10 candidates presented at the previous examina- tion from the last-named school, nine passed successfully.

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MONMOUTHSHIRE. The business of these Assizes commenced at Monmouth Shire-hall on Monday morning, before Sit William Grantham, Knight, one of the justices of the High Court of Justice. His lordship was attended by Mr Carne Curre, High Sheriff, and the Rev Shafts-Barthropp, rector of Itton, the High Sheriff's chaplain. THE GRAND JURY. The following gentlemen were sworn on the grand jury :—Mr S. C. Bosauquet (foreman), Messrs J. M. Bi-.nnsrman. H. H. Clay, C. Crompton-Roberts, G. Griffin-Griffin, D. W. Jenkins, Edward Jones, E. W. E. Marsh, F. E. Paton, T. Pugsley, J. W. Price, F. E. Profiler.), R. Rickards, Godfrey Seys, C. T. Wallis, Captain Batt, Colonel Bradney, Lieut.-Colonel Davies, Captain Herbert, Major Lister, Major Mansell, Major Morgan, and Captain Smythe. THE CHARGE TO THE GRAND JURY. His Lordship, in charging the grand jury, said that that was the first time he had had the pleasure of coming amongst them to assist in the administration of justice, and that he was, there- fore, not in a position to compare the calendar with the previous one, but, judging from the experience of other counties, he thought it must contain rather beyond the usual number of cases to be dealt with. He was glad, however, to congratulate the grand jury upon the fact tha.t no very serious cases of crime were indicated as bemg prevalent in the county at the present time and he thought that gentlemen of their experience in the administra- tion of justice would have no difficulty in dealing with the cases. There were two cases of conceal- ment of birth, and these cases sometimes created difficulty but whatever the amount of criminality might be, the practical way to test the question of the unlawful disposition of the body was to ascertain whether the mother ha.d secreted it in such a way as that it wasnot likely to be seen. One mother had buried the body, and that undoubtedly amounted to a secret disposItion of the body. The question whether the child was born alive or was stillborn need not trouble them, as it would be dealt with hereaf Vr. There was one case, a rather strange one—that of a young man in the service of Lord Raglan, who had obtained goods by forging the name of his master. There appeared to be not the slightest necessity for what had been done, as the accused was in a good position. The most extraordinary case was that in which five men were charged with a very serious assault on a clergyman—the Rev Llewellyn Gower. The suggestion on behalf of the accused was, he under- stood, that the clergyrr.a.n assaulted them in the first instance but whatever might have been done, he thought the prisoners had been properly committed for trial, and it was a. case which would require investigation. His Lordship said he would not detain the grand jury. He was glad to see that apparently there was a very good list of civil cases. All of them appeared to be cases of importance, and went to show tha.t there was civil work to be done in the county. The question of the retention of civil business was one which had engaged the attention of the judges, and no doubt in that county it had been discussed, because there was a suggestion that the civil work of the kingdom should be taken away altogether from most counties. There was a great difference of opinion on the subject, and he thought that those in authority who had the settlement of the master should have the assistance of opinion in the counties affected. If the grand jury had any objection to make or opinion to offtr to the pro- posed change, he suggested that they should make it iu the legitimate way before it was too late. THE GRAND JURY'S PRESENTMENT. At the conclusion of their labours, the grand jury returned into court, and Mr S. C. Bosan- quet, the foreman, addressing his lordship, said the jury wished to make a presentment that they considered it would be highly injurious to the county and to the interests of individual suitors if the civil business were removed to a distant centre.—His Lordship said he entirely agreed with the presentment of the jury, but could do ncthing more than forward it to the proper quarter. His Lordship then thanked the jury for their services, and discharged them. TRIAL OF PRISONERS. AN UNGRATEFUL SERVANT. Henry Compton (42), labourer, pleaded guilty to three indictments for forging orders for the delivery of goods, at Usk, on the 26th November last. -Mr Daniell, who appeared for the prosecu- tion, said that prisoner had been in the employ of Lord Raglan for some time, and that, subject to his lordship's ruling, the prosecution did not wish to press the charge.—Lord Raglan was called, und, in reply to his lordship's questions, said he had known the prisoner since 1876, when he was in the same company as himself of the 1st Grenadier Guards. He saw him five years ago, when he was on tramp, and after serving a term in the Monmouth Militia, he took him into his service as an odd man.—Prisoner said it was all due to drink, and expressed his sorrow.—His Lordship told prisoner he had repaid Lord Ihg- lan's kindness with ingratitude, and sentenced him to six months'hard labour.—On the applica- tion of Mr Daniell, his Lordship ordered a restitution of the goods obtained by the prisoner. KICKING IN, A MAN 3 RIBS AT BEAUFORT. John Probert (23), collier, was indicted for un- lawfully and maliciously inlficting grievous bodily harm upon Reas Phillips, at Beaufort, on the 10th December.—The prisoner and his father were drinking in the Bush Inn, Beaufort, and the prosecutor interfered for the old man's protection when the prisoner had knocked him down and was kicking him whilst he was on the ground. Prosecutor got kicked in ths ribs, and two of them on the right side were broken.—It was alleged on prisoner's behalf that since he had received a blow in the head in the course of his work he had been a trifle queer and talked strange.—The juiy found prisoner guilty, and his Lordship sentenced prisoner to six months' im- prisonment, giving directions to the chief warder that the prisoner should receive medical super- vision. REPRESENTATIVE OF A CLASS OF THIEVES. Mary Fleet (55), charwoman, pleaded guilfcy to three indictments of stealing clothing and sheets at Bedwellty, in the month of January. — Prisoner, a diminutive woman, with a black shawl over her head, acknowledged previous con- -1 3 victions and his Lordship, telling her it was perfectly hopeless to do anything with the idea of reforming her, sentenced her to three years' penal servitude. THE SACRILEGIOUS THIEF AT NEWPORT. Henry Samuel Cambridge Board (37), labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing money belonging to the Rev James Francis Hummers, and with breaking out of St. John the Baptist's Church and also to stealing £ 3 3s 6d, four pencil cases, the property of Henry Moore and another, from St. Paul s Church, Newport, and also with breaking out of the said church.—The prisoner, whilst admitting that he took the money from the churches, denied that he broke out of them. The churches were open.—His Lordship read the depositions, and agreed with Mr Morgan Phillips, for the prosecution, that the evidence did not support a charge cf sacrilege. — Prisoner acknowledged a previous conviction at '011 Cwmmer, in 1892, as Henry Samuel Cambridge. —Prisoner appealed for mercy on behalf of a little motherless child, eight years old.Mr Morgan Phillips said that the prisoner had been guilty of similar offences in reference to churohes in other parts of the country since 1836.—His Lordship, telling prisoner that he must protect the country against him, and that the leniency with which he had been treated appeared to have had no good effect upon him, sentenced him to five years' penal servitude. CONCEALMENT OF BIRTH AT NEWPORT. Mary Simmons (25), servant, pleaded guilty to concealment of birth at Newport on the 3rd December.—The child, on medical testimony, was still-barn.-The mother of the prisoner pleaded with his lordship to let off her daughter, as it was the first case of disgrace in the family, and she had arranged to nave her sent to a liorna at Newport for fallen girls.—His Lordship sentenced prisoner to one month's imprisonment. THE THEFT OF A HORSE AND TRAP AT NEWPORT. Andrew Bonner (52), driller, Cardiff, surrendered to his recognisances on the indictment for stealing a horse, a spring trap, and harness, the property of Hiram Weeks.—Mr Morgan Phillips prose- cuted. -The owner of the property is an outfitter, carrying on business at Cardiff, and on the 3rd January directed George Herbert Irvine, his haulier, to take some goods in the trap to New- port. Irvine went to call for Bonner, because he was a brother Scotchman, and suggested he should come with him for an outing to celebrate the new year. They got drink on the way. and whilst the haulier was delivering goods at the Alexandra Docks prisoner, who was left in charge of the trao, drove it off and endeavoured to sell it—first for JB12. and then for £ 6 — to a man named Adams. A receipt was prepared by Adams, but he became suspicious, and the sale was not completed. Prisoner was arrested whilst asleep at the Ship and Castle, where he had gone to sleep off his debanch.- Prisoner expressed his contrition for the foolish conduct he had been guilty of, which he said was due entirely to drink. He had for a long time served in the 5th Dragoon Guards, and up to the present had borne an unblemished reputation.- His Lordship directed the jury to return a ver- dict of guilty, and then read prisoner a kindly lecture on his imprudence. He obtained from him a promise that he would take the pledge, and then directed that he should be bound over to come up for judgment when called upon.— Prisoner readily entered into the required promises and was liberated. A LUCKY NEWPORT MARINE STORE DEALER. James Russell (45), marine-store dealer, sur- rendered to his recognisances on the indictment for stealing and receiving 1221bs. of old brass, the property of Richard Parfitt, at Newport, on the 6th January.—Mr Morgan Phillips prosecuted I prisoner was undefended.—Prosecutor's office at the Gloucester Wharf, Newport, was broken into on the night of the 6th January, and the brass (old railway-truck bearings) stolen. Next day the prisoner offered the brass for sale at Messrs Baker's foundry, Newport, but the foreman had received notice of the theft, and sent for the police. Prisoner said that a tnan had left the brass at his place of business whilst he was away at Cardiff soiling jam-pots, and on his return saw the man in Clarence-place, when he mentioned that he had left the brass to see if he could dispose of it, and that it "was as right as the mail."—Wjn. Houghton, the lad in prisoner's employ, was called to speak to the actions of the man, who bolted down the street away from the store when he heard that prisoner had been arrested.—Prisoner endeavoured to obtain a certificate of character from Inspector Wininill, but; his lordship reminded him that police officers had long memories. Prisoner j)ers.ial;ecl#».M lfttw point, and the inspector said that prisoner was acquitted in 1879 by quarter sessions on a matter of stealing lead.—The jury, .after retiring, acquitted the prisoner of the guilty knowledge, and his lordship told the prisoner he had been very fortunate with the jury, but that juries were not always to be relied upon to take a merciful view of evidence.—Prisoner was then discharged, with the admonition to be more careful for the future. THE ABERTILLERY ELOPEMENT CASE. Arthur James (26), collier, and Mary Ann Adams (47), married woman, were indicted for stealing £ 280 in gold, the moneys of Moses Adams, the husband of the latter; and the prisoners were further indicted for feloniously intermarrying with each other, knowing that the husband was a five.—The prisoners pleaded guilty to the charge of bigamy, but denied the theft ofthemoucy.—Mr Corner prosecuted, and Mr Ram defended.—Tiio prosecutor is a contractor, and in 1891 was the landlord of the Forge Hammer Inn, Abertillery. The female prisoner was his wife, to whom he was marriedin 1864, and was the mother of nine children. They lived happily until February, 1890, when prisoner went there as a lodger. He remained there until July, 1891, when in consequence of something which aroused the husband's suspicions, the lodger was sent away bag and baggage. Adams and his wife continued to live at the inn until October. 1891, and on the 12th of that month they arranged to go on the following day to Tredegar for a day's outing. Adams was m the habit of keeping his savings in the house, and this he counted over on the evening of the 12th. j6150 was in one box, as the accumulation from rents of small property; and B130 in another, as the result of his labour and savings. He gave the wife his keys on the same evening. Next day the wife made an excuse that she could not go by the early train to Tredegar, but would fellow in the afternoon. He went, but the wife did not follow and in the meantime James, the quondam lodger, appeared on the scene, and about four o'clock he was seen carrying a long bag over his shoulder from the house in the direction of the railway station. Mrs Adams sent the niece and little boy away on paltry errands, and ran away. She arrived at the railway station a good deal hurried. James held the carriage door open, and, according to Mr Dajgleish, a colliery clerk, he smoothed her hair down, and she said, Well, now, we have dished them." Mr Dalgleish got out of the train at Abercarn, and the prisoners pursued their journey Newportward. The police made inquiries every where, but nothing could be ascertained about the missing wife and the young collier until they were found keeping the Duke of Cambridge beerhouse, Caiitop.-hill, Notting- ham. On the 19th June, 1892, they went through the form of marriage, the woman declaring herself a spinster and giving her maiden name.—The prosecutor was called, and admitted, in reply to Mr Ram, that he quarrelled with his wile five months before she went away, because ot the lodger and because she got intoxicated. He went to America eight years ago, but did not prosper, and- could send his wife nothing. On the 24th September, three weeks ,0 before she left, he gave her o57 to enable her to go away and set up in business on her own account. His son suggested that she should come back, and he went to her sister's and brought her back. She said she was sorry she had been so foolish, and everything went on smoothly until the middle of October. To a fellow-workman, James, as he was leaving Aber- tillery, said he was "very well off"—a phrase which his lordship afterwards used against James, and was corrected by Mr Ram, who said in Monmouthshire phrase it meant that lie was merely going to clear cut. How long the ill-starred relationship existed at Not- tingham was not clear. James was arrested at liadstock on the 7th of January last, when ho declared he saw nothing more of the woman after she left the train at Newbridge on the same day. On the 25th January the woman was arrested at the Duke of Cambridge, when was found a Post Office Savings Bank book with £ 30 in it, a watch chain and rings, and a certifi- cate of the second marriage. The house was full of furniture, and this was handed over to the husband. The woman denied that she took so much as J3230. and obtained permission from his lordship to make a statement to the jury to the edVct that her husband continually threatened her life. She also enlarged on the way in which he left her when ha went to America.—Mr Ram's defence was that the female prisoner might well suppose she might take some of the money she had assisted to earn and that James did not know that the money she took was not her own.—His Lordship enlarged on the unusual details of the evidence, and said it was remarkable that the male prisoner, who knew the matrimonial ante- cedents of the women, should have gone through the form of marriage with her. His Lordship suggested that the female prisoner, for the fact of her greater age and unhappy relations, was the one who suggested the elopement. The jury found both prisoners guilty and his Lordship, in passing sentence, said he did not know which was the worst of the two. What had been said on their behalf did not diminish the crime they had committed. They had pleaded guilf;y to bigamy, and had been foucd guilty of robbery under most diabolical circum- stances. They would each be sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment.—On the application of Mr Corner, the money found in the woman's possession was ordered to be restored to the prosecutor. A DETERMINED BURGLAR AT NEWPORT. Walter Lee (25), labourer, pleaded giJity to three burglaries at Newport in November and December last, at the house of Mr Thomas A. Jones, at the Ship and Castle, and at the offices of Messrs Batchelor. Prisoner also admitted previous convictions, and it appeared that he had been in the army for seme time, and whilst m India he behaved so badly that lie received six months' imprisonment and was discharged with ignominy from her Majesty's service. ITis Lordship told him he was not only a disgrace to the army but also to his country, and that it was his duty to protect the public from him as long ItS he could. The sentence of the court would be penal servi- tude for five years. SHOPBREAKING AT PKNTREMAWR. John Allen (40), pedlar, was found guilty of breaking into a lock-up shop at Pentremawr, in the parish of Mynyddislwyn, on the 15th February, and stealing tobacco pouches, pipes, etc., and was sentenced to three months' hard labour. CONCEALMENT OF BIRTH AT BEDWELLTY. Sarah Jane Ellway (19), domestic, pleaded guilty to concealing the birch of her infant child at Bedwellty, on the 24-th November last, and after reading the letters and documents and questioning the prisoner's mother, his Lordship told prisoner that she appeared to be more sinned against than sinning, and that up to this event she had been a good girl. He would sentence her to three days' imprisonment, which meant that she would be at once discharged, and her mother would be able to take her home. These assizes were continued at the Shire-hall, Monmouth, on Tuesday, before Mr Justice Grantham. ALLEGED RIGAMY AT BTCDWELI.TY. Lewis Williams (48), collier, surrendered to his recognisances for feloniously marrying Elizabeth Prosser, his wife, to whom he was married at I Neath in November, 1862, being then alive.- After hearing evidence, which showed that prisoner lived with his first wife for a number of years, and that she went away, the jury acquitted the prisoner. THE NEWPORT PERJURY CASE. Henry Wall (54), sculptor, surrendered to his recognisances on the indictment for comnntting wilful and corrupL perjury in his evidence upon oath, before the county-court judge at Newport, on the 10th November.—Mr Lawrence and Mr Morgan Phillips prosecuted and Mr Rain de- fended. — The accused prepared a piece of statuary and a marble medallion for competition at the Welsh Eisteddfod, at Rhyl, last autumn, but it was smashed in transit on theG.W.R., and when he hrought an action to recover J350 damages, the company produced an owner's risk consignment note, which they declared contained hia signature. The defendant, apparently in an ill and distraught state, reiterated that he did not sign the note, and a letter from Messrs Llewellyn and Moore, solicitors, Newport (who acted for him) was put to Mr Waddington, who appeared for the company when the case was heard before the county-court. This letter declared that the signature on the consignment note had been compared with other acknowledged signatures of Wall, and that, in their opinion, the signature was not his. His Lord- ship asked learned counsel whether they pressed the matter in th*. face of that letter, and the jury shortly afterwards stopped the case, and returned a verdict of not guilty.—His Lordship Quite right, gentlemen. When a man is asked to sign a paper at the railway he has no notion that I he is signing it at owner's risk. By and bye, when the consignment is damaged, and he brings his action, and he is confronted by this consign- ment note, no wonder that lie loses his head and I declares that he never signed the note. Then his own firm of solicitors wrote to the company's representatives that they did not think he signed the note.-The accused -as then discharged. ALLEGED ARSON AT EBBW VALE. Caleb Morris (48), draper, surrendered'to his recognisances on the indictment for maliciously setting fire to a stall in Ebbw Yale Market rented by him. On the 14th January, about 10.30 at night, the prisoner was seen backing out; of the stall he rented in the market; and William Brown, a collier, observed flames leaping above trellis-work ovoi the door. Brown ran up and said, "Man tlie place is on fire Prisoner took Brown by the collar and said, "Never m-nd leave it alone," and tried to shut the door of the stall. Brown, however, persisted, and, with the aid of others, pulled out the goods and extinguished the flames. The prisoner stood by with- out offering to help. Brown found a tin of paraffin, and lb was discovered that some of the clothing in the stall had been saturated with the oil. During the fire an explosion from the paiaffin vapour took place. The contents of the still were insured for £ 200, but the policy was five years old. Prisoner had a draper^ shop in Ebbw Vale, but tho greater portion of his business was done at the stall. Gas was provided for all the stallholders by the market company, and there- fore the presence of the paraffin can was ren- dered the more suspicious. A bundle of drapery was put together to be removed, and this had no taint of paraffin about it. When arrested prisoner said ho knew nothing about the fire and was partaking of a baked faggot at the time, xrisoner was found guilty.—Mr Ram, for the prosecution, did not wish to press unduly as prisoner was in poor health, and nothing was known against him.—The Court sentenced prisoner to six months' hard labour. CRUELTY TO A SERVANT AT ABERSYCHAN. Lewis Orman (26), picture-frame maker, was indicted for unlawfully assaulting Annie Maud Mary James, 14 years of age, at Abersychan, on the 27th December.—Mr Ram prosecuted Mr Comer defended.—The girl had been in the prisoner a employ as servant, and several acts were alleged. The prisoner is a married man, but his wife suffered from illness.— The case was dismissed. ACTION FOR SLANDER, Cole v. Bromilow.—This was an action for slander. Defendant is a gentleman living near l; Risca, and the plaintiff a carter in the employ of the Great Western Railway. Plaintiff de- livered furniture to defendant, who subsequently accused plaintiff of stealing some coal and a bag of valuables, which was afterwards found in defendant's house. An apology was refused. Mr Ram appeared for plaintiff. Defendant did not appear, and was not represented by counsel. —The jury found for plaintiff, damages JB25 with costs.

PEMBROKESHIRE. His Lordship Presented with White Gioves The Winter Assizes for Pembrokeshire were held at the '"hire-iiall, Haverfordwest, on Friday, before the Hon. Lord Justice Cave. His lordship was met at the railway station on Friday evening by Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., Picton Castle, Nyhosa guest he remained until the opening of the Assizes. The Judge, who was accompanied by the High Sheriff for the county (Mr J. D. Harries) and the Sheriff's Chaplain (the Rev. C. F. Harrison), took his seat in court at 11 o'clock. The following gentleman were sworn on the GRAND JURY FOR THE COUNTY. Mr F. LI. Philipps, Pentypark (foreman) and Messrs R. H. Buckbv, The Grove; Henry Warren Davies, Trewarren Lieut.-Colonel Edwardes, Ffynongron J. T. Fisher, Denant Captain Higgon, Scolton J. H. Morton, Heathheld Edward II. H. Massey, Cnffern A. W. Massey, Morris Owen, Haverfordwest Sir C. E. G. Philipps, Bart., Picton Castle the Barcn do Rutzen, Slebech A. B.J. Stokes, St Botolph's Lieut.-Co!. F. Trower, Lient.-Col. White, Haver- fordwest John Worthington, Glynawel O. H. S. Williams, Fern Hill J. V. Colby, Cress- borough Richard Carrov, Johnston F. jLort Philipps, -Lawrenny. The following gentlemen composed the GHANO JURY FOR THE TOWN. Messrs Lewis Roberts, High-street (foreman); J. A. Bland. Picton-place Jus. E. Bland, Bridgend- square J. R-. Dawkins, High-street; F. Ellis, High-street E. H. Ellis, Dew-street; F. P. Green, Bridge-street; P. R. Greenish, Goat- street Gough Griffiths, Cowley House W. H. George, Market-street; Wm. Juhn, Quay-street; T. H. Rule Owen, The, Glen; T. M. Philli ps Castle-square; C. P. Sanders, Hill-street J Allen Thomas, Bridge-street J. S. O. Tombs, Dew-street; T. J. Whita Market-street; Win. Williams, Dew-street; in. Williams, Market- street John Shettle, High-st-reet. THE CH4KGJ3, The Judge, addressing the grand juries for the town and county, said it gave him very great pleasure and gratification on this his first visit to their respective counties to be able to congratu- late them upon the state of crime which he had found here. He was informed there were no prisoners awaiting tria) also that the person responsible had received no informa- tion of any prisoners being out on bail, and he had therefore every reasoq to believe that the grand juries would have no prisoners presented to them at this ;«ssize. Tke absence of prisoners was a matter of congratulation for everyone in the county, but it was especially a matter upon which the lower classes might be congratulated, because their lives were harder, and the tempta- tions to which they were exposed were greater than the well-to-do classea, which made it all the more creditable to find that there were no prisoners awaiting trial. This state of things, besides being highly creditable to the county, was also due to the constabulary of the respective counties, and showed that they performed their duties satisfactorily. It also seemed that the magistrates were to be congratulated upon such a satisfactory state of things, which seemed to show that they had discharged their duties with energy and diligence, and -n a. way which had had the re- sult of discouraging crime. Speaking of punish- ment his lordship, thought the sentences should be as lenient as possible with a proper attempt to put down crime. It was only when magistrates were dealing with hardened offenders who were brought up for the second, third, or fourth time, or still longer, that pumshment should become severe. He was not one of those who thought there was a sort of tariff for each case of crime. The judge was then presented with a pairof glo ves by the High Sheriff for the county, and tho High Sheriff for the town (Mr f. Lewis James), and having spoken a few words of congratulation to each gentleman, turned to the grand juries and dismissed them with the thanks of the county for their attendance. There being no business of any kind, the court rose.

CARDIGANSHIRE. The Cardiganshire Winter Assizes were opened re at Lampeter Shire-hall on Wednesday morning, before Sir Lewis Wdliam Cave, Knight. His lordship arrived in the town on Tuesday after- noon, and was met at the station by Mr T. J. Waddingham, Hnfud, Devil's Bridge, high sheriff, and Air F, R. Roberts, Aberystwyth, under sheriff. Frem here he drove to Falcondale, where he was the guest of Mr J. C. Harford. On Wednesday morning his lordship attended. Divine service at St. Peter's Church, where the Rev J. C. Owen, Eghvys Newydd, Hafod, the sheriff's chaplain, officiated. His lordship's entrance to the hall shortly after 11 o'clock was accompanied with the usual fanfare of trumpets. The Hon Stephen Coleridge was the assize clerk. THE GRA-NL) JURY. The follpwing gentlemen were empanelled on the Grand Jury Col. Ii. Davies-Evans, High- mead, Lord-Lieutenant of the Cuunty (foreman) Sir Marteiue L'oyd, Bronwydd Mr D. Gritfith Davies, Castle 'Green, Cardigan Mr C. If. v FitzWilliams, Cilgwyn Mr John Fowaen, Bank Hall; Mr G. W. Parry, Llideardan Captain Stewart, Alltyrodin; bo). WilHams, Ffynon- caradog; Mr Morris Davies, Frosrhydygaled Mr B. Ellis Morgan. Aberystwyth Mr G." Eynon Bowen, Troedyraur Mr A. H. Jones, Penrallt, Llangeler; and Mr VauSfhan Davies, Tany- bwlch. THE CHABCE. His Lordship, in deliveriPS the charge to the grand jury, said he was glad to be able to con- gratulate them upon the state of the county and its comparative 'freedom from crime of any high and serious character. Only cne prisoner would come before them, and although it was true there were three charge's against him, yet they were all of a comparatively light character. ALLEGED THEET OF FERRETS. Charles Marriott, 31, described as a labourer, was indicted on three';charges, viz., that he did, on the 30th of last January, steal certain horse- hair, the properly of William Henry Jones, Pen- trefadarn, Llangeitho; that ha stole a ferret on the 1st of February from Rowland Morgan, Cefnllech, Aberystwyth aud also on the same oay, a ferreij belonging tu David Richards, Gogman Farm, Aberystwyth. Mr Griffith Jones prosecuted on behalf of the Crown, and Mr C. H. Glascodine defended. — The prisoner pleaded not guiltv, and, evidence for the prosecu- tion having been given, Mr William Rees, farmer, I ga.ve a good character to the prisoner during the eighteen months he knew him as a fr.rm,labourer.- The jury retired to consider their verdict, and returning in a few minutes, the foreman declared that they found the prisoner not guilty on the charge of stealing the ferret at Cefnllech. The prisoner plead not guilty to the ether charges, and the jury were again sworn, and, at his' lordship's request, returned a similar verdict ujion the other two> after which prisoner was discharged.

CARDIFF FREE LIBRARY. Resignation of the Curator. A meeting of the above Oolr'm>ttee was held in the Council Chamber at the Town-hall, Cardiff, on Tuesday evening. The ex-Mayor (Mr Alder- man Thos. Rees) "presided.—Upon the reading ,3) of the minutes of the Museum Sub-committee, it was stated that a letter had been received from the curator (Mr John Storrie) intimating his intention to resign his office at the end of the current month. Mr Storrie, in his letter, made several complaints, and said he had been judged and penalised in his absence. Dr Vachell explained that every effort had been made to induce Mr Storrie to withdraw his resig- nation, but he made it a sine qua non that the caretaker should be discharged before he would consent to remain. As, however, the Committee faIt that Mr Storrie was acting under a misapprehension, and that he had no reason to couipiaui) they could not consent to accept the dictation cf any servant, and therefore, though it was with the greatest regret lie (Dr Vachell) begged to move that Mr Storrie's resignation be accepted.—Councillor Noah Rees seconded, and the resolution was agreed to.—The engagement of a. curator as successor to Mr Storrie was referred to the Museum Sub-com- mittee.

LLAtilS, iEN FARMER'S FAILURE. At the Official Receiver's Officef1, Oprdiff, on Tuesday, the first meeting took place of the creditors q( Martin Dunn, of Tcnynwan, Llanishen, carrying on business as a. farmer, and formerly of the firm of Messrs Short and Dunn, steamship owners Cardiff. The gross liabilities, according to tha'deb tor's statement of affairs, amount to 21,004, of which £ 894 is expected to rank for dividend. The assets are estimated at £ 160, leaving a deficiency of £ 734. The debtor aljeges tho causes of his failure to be the failure of Richard Short to pay the liabilities of Short and Dunn, from which firm he retired in November, 1891. The Official Receiver stated that the debtor had no offer to make, and had been adjudi- cated a. bankrupt. The debtor had filed his petition In consequence of the action of the bank to recover from him an overdraft to the firm of Short and Dunn. Eleven /months after he had retired frcm the firm the <^l><;r partner, Richard Short, filed his petition. The bankrupt states that he has no other unsecured creditors except the bank, whose claim he disputes. The Official Receiver was appointed trustee of the estate.

No HOUSE SHOULD BE WITHOUT KOMPO. a pure and healthy stimulant. Mr T. Burt, M.P., writes In travelling long distances in cold weather I bave used it with great advantage; it gives a glow and }>emal warmth to the system of a much healthier and more enduring kind than anything else I have trie* I." Dr White's h-ompo is the best known remedy for Colds, Influenza, Sore Throat, &c. Can be taken in hot water, tea, coffee, milk, or cocoa. Jtefuse imita- tions._ Sold in bottles Is 1 VAC and 2s 9d each by all chemists post free J. F. WfliTE <fe Co., Benson-sGreer, Leeds. 1494 Leeds. 1494 l TOBAOOONtSTS COMMENCING. Illd. Guide, 3d Tobacconists' Qufittinyj Clo ^186. Eustonrd, iioadon

j.We!sh Intermediate Education. I' CONFERENCE AT SHREWSBURY. On Friday a meeting of the General Confer- ence of the Joint Intermediate Education Com- mittee of Wales and Monmouthshire was held at the Riven Hotel, Shrewsbury. There were pre' sent Messrs Ivor James (hon. joint secretary, pro, tam.) and W. Sanders (Cardiff), the Rev Aarop Davies, and Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, Bart. (Glamorgan) Messrs Owen Slaney Wynne (Meri- oneth), W. Cousins, S. C. Bosanquet and John Daniel (Monmouth), the Earl of Powis, Messrs J. Marshall Dugdale, A. C. Humphreys Owen John Jenkins (Montgomery), Thomas Joues, Colonel Wahvyn, Messrs J. B. Jacob and M. W. Hunter (Newport), the Rev Lewis James (Pembroke), Dr Richard Harding and Mr E. Dnggan (Radnor). Mr Llewellyn Edwards and Principal T. F. Roberts (Cardigan),MessrsGwilyni Evans and D. E. Jones (Carmarthen), Principal Reichel and Mr D. P. Williams (Carnarvon), Mr J. E. Powell and the Warden of Ruthin (Den- bigh), Principal Owen, Mr P. Mostyn Owen, Mr Owen Owen (joint hon. secretary), and Mr P. P. Pennant (Flint), and the Hon. W. N. Brucej Assistant Charity Commissioner. Upon the resignation of Mr Acland, owing to his appointment, as Minister of Education, Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen was, on the motion of Mr Gwilym Evans, seconded by the Rev Aaron Davies, elected chairman of the Conference. The minutes of the previous Conference were con- firmed. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. On the motion of Mr J. E. Powell, seconded by Mr L'eweliyn Edwards, Mr Owen Owen, of Oswestry, was appointed joint hon. secretary of the Conference in the room of the late Mr R. A. Jc-nes, of Liverpool.—Mr Ivor James was also re- Jc-nes, of Liverpool.—Mr Ivor James was also re- I quested to act temporarily as joint secretary, in the absence of Mr De Winton. VOTES OF SYMPATHY. Votes of condolence and sympathy up:m the death of Mr R. A. Jones, and of recognition of his services to the cause of education in Wales, 'oil ill passed by the Central Board Committee last month, vere adopted by the Conference, and also a vote of sympathy with Mr De Winton in his illness. MISCELLANEOUS. A correspondence which uassed between Mr ucscnen and Mr Acland in June, 1292, was read by Mr Ivor James, and also the regulation made by the Lords Commissioners of her Majesty's ireasury under section 9 of the Welsh Inter- mediate Education Act.-An amendment moved by the Principal of Lampeter with regard to sc.ioots failing to earn the Government; grant was defeated.-Tue North and South Wales Bank (head officej were appointed treasurers of the Conrerence —A motion by the Rev Lewis James, i ombrokeshire, to take the discussion of the University draft charter first was defeated. THE CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION BOARD. Mr GWILYJI EVANS moved :— That the same percentage be paid on the endow- ments in each county as that airrewl upon to be levied on sums received in respect of the %>1 rato towards Ihe maintenance of the Central Welsh Board for Inter- mediate Education. Principal REIOHKL seconded the motion. 1 After dtscus-iion, the motion was carried in the following form That the amount of yearly contrib'ition to be paid by each county governing to the Central Board ba ascer- tained by tho percentage of 5 per cent, on the total revenue dealt with by-tlie scheme for each county, such revenue to be estimated annually. The constitution of the Board was proposed to lie as follows :-Appoinred by County Councils (one by each), 16; Glamorgan Couuty ,Council (additional), 2 Monmouthshire County Council (additional), 1 County Governing Bodies (one by each), 16 Glamorgan County Governing liody (additional), 2 Monmouth County Governing Body (additional), 1 Headmasters of County Schools of North Wales, 1; Headmasters of County Schools of South Wales and Mon- mouth, 2 Head Mistresses of County Schools of Wales, 1; Councils of the University Colleges (one each), 3 Senates of tho University Colleges (one each), 3 Principal and Fellows of Jesus College, Oxford, 1 University of Wales, when duly constituted, 6; ex-officio—the Principals of the University Colleges, 3; by co-optation (three to be women), 8-66. The Rev AARON DAVIES moved in regard to the constitution of the proposed Central Board, consisting of 66 members, that the number of those elected by co-optation should be reduced irom eight to six, and that one member be added to Glamorganshire and cne to Monmouthshire. Sir J. D. LLEWELYN seconded the resolution, which was carried. The Executive Committee will consist of 15 persons, to be appointed by the Board out of its own members, of which not less than five shall be ('oGicio. Mr OWEN OWEN moved the omission of Clause 9, providing that after the expiration of five years, or of the establishment of the Welsh University, the Cuarity Commissioners may, on the application of the Board and with the consent °/ t,a ^n'versity, order that the functions of the Board or any of them be transferred to the University of Wales. He contended that it was most important not to weaken the authority of the Central Board as a permanent institution. The Rev AATION DAVIES seconded the motion, I which was carried by a largo majority. The rest of the scheme was agreed to. RP, R,TH': WELSH UNIVERSITY CHARTKB. ?nference then proceeded to consider the neaa^ ot tne draft charter, as adopted by the •loint Juiversity Conference held at Shrewsbury i n •> anuaty 6th lasr.—It having been agreed at tho suggestion of the Chairman to proeeed bv way of resolution, Professor D. E. JONES (Carmarthen) moved— lh.at .n?'University scheme will meet the require- ments 01 ales which insists on residence at a national college as a condition of admission to its examinations and uegrees. He said that it was unfair that the older institu- tions of vv ales should be ignored by the colleges of later date which had done such admirable work. Their institutions should be for the people 1 I, and not the people for the institutions. The claurn ot poor students ought to be most seriously considered. The draft scheme won!d practically considered. The draft scheme would practically establish four UniversitiM—at Lampetsr, Aber- ystwyth. Bangor, and Cardiff. P V LKWIS JAMES seconded the motion. I riacipi.il ROBEETS, of Aberystwyth, opposed the motion. He said that the German Univer- sities had become famous, not merely as places of examination, but as homes of learning and culture. 'Ihe draft charter, so far from having a narrowing, had a broadening character, and would render great service to Wales in providing for it university system of education. The Warden of RUTHIN strongly opposed the motion. Principal OWEN, in supporting the motion, exp.amed that he did not do so as Principal of Lampeter, for he held his present; opinion long before he was appointed to that position. He could not as yet express any opinion whether it was desirable that Lampeter should be a con- stituent college. He preferred to wait to see what shape it would take, but from the point of view of the interests of the Welsh University, he thought there could be no doubt that it was desirable. Mr LLEWELLYN EDWARDS suggested that the condition of residence might be modified by the University authorities in individual cases by the exercise of a dispensing power. lrincipal RKICIIEL said the national colleges were carrying on university work, and the residential character of the degree would be im- paired by an extension to other institutions which were not doing univesity work. Dr ISAMBARD OWEN said he thought the University ought not to be regarded simply as an institution for obtaining degrees,but astbe crown- ing part of a natural system of public education. Alderman SANDERS (Cardiff) said he was strongly of opinion that some provision should be made for elementary teachers, a large number of whom were, he knew, struggling to get into a position to enable them to take degrees. He hoped Dr Isarnbard Owen would put the suggestion into some definite shape. The CHAIKMAN pointed out that the Council of Aberystwyth College had passed a resolution in favour of a faculty of education being one of the faculties of the university. Mr IVOR JAMES said that at Cardiff College they bad a very large department devoted to elementary teachers. The Rsv AARON DAVIES thought it most desirable that provision should be made for schoolmasters who were unable to fulfil the condition of residence. Professor JONES, having briefly replied, his motion was put to the meeting, and defeated by 24 votes to 4. The Conference then adjourned for luncheon, and upon its reassembling the Chairman an- nounced that the Rev Lewis James did not desire to press the amendments of which he had given notice for making the scheme less exclusive, by throwing open the matriculation examination, &c. In answer to a question, the CHAIRMAN said that thu-y had not buen able to place theology on precisely the same footing as other branches of knowledge, but he thought they had placed it in a very dignified position. They had taken full powers to give di-grees in theology to candidates who had taken degrees in arts and had passed through a. course of study at some theological college. So far as was possible under the present conditions of Welsh education, they had desired not only to recognise theology but to give it a very prominent place on the charter. Mr OWEN OWEN moved that the following words in clause 43 be omitted:—" But it shall not be required of the Court that the plans of study approved by it for any degree shall be the same for all colleges, or that the examination for students ot all colleges shall be tho same." Alderman JACOB, in seconding the amendment, said that differing courses of study would not secure uniformity of values in degrees. Mr IVOR JAMES said that the ciause in question had been very extensively misinterpreted. Dr. ISAMBAUD OWEN said the clause had been subjected to great and unfair misrepresentation. The object of the clause was rather to prevent than to promote the separation of the colleges. It was, after all, little more than mere verbiage, for it conveyed to the University only that power which every University in the world possessed. After further discussion the amendment wag withdrawn. Mr BRUCE suggested that the draft charter as revised should be sent to the Joint Education Committee and then submitted formally to the Charity Commissioners, who would put it into draft with such modifications as might be necessary. Mr J. E. POWELL moved the omission of the words" course of study in a theological college in Wales as may be sanctioned by the court," etc. The Wesleyans had no theological college in Wales. The theologicaf colleges were now in a transition state. The Rev AAKON ^AVIBS seconded the motion. Dr ISAMBARD OWEN suggested that the matter should be referred for consideration to the University Conference. Mr Powell's amendment to the clause having been earned by ten votes to four, Principal Owen moved the re-insertion of the clause with the omission of the words "in Wales." but after- wards withdrew his motion in favour of an .amendment proposed by Mr Thomas Jones, Mayor of Newport, "admitting to degree; it; .theology graduates who, after a course of study, in a theological college and such examination or examinations as the court may prescribe shall have been reported by the examiners as proper persons to be admitted to the said degrees." On the motion of the Rev AARON DAVIES seconded by Alderman SANDERS, it was agreed That this Conference desire to express their wish that a faculty in education be established in connection with the University." The following resolution was passed, on the motion of Mr IVOR JAMES, seconded by Mr J Jenkins:— Thcit this Conference rejoices at the prospect of the speedy establishment of a University for Wales and subject to the alterations suggested in the resoinfinna of this Conference, approves of the draft charter sub- nutted to to the general University Conference. The Conference closed with a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman.

CARDIFF DEMOCRATIC UNION. Sir E. J. Reed on the Home Rule Bill. A meeting of the Cardiff Radical and Democratic Uuion was held at the Hotel Metro- pole on Monday evening, under the presidency of Mr John Thomas. There was a large attendance of members.—The Chairman, in opening the pro- ceedings, stated that it had been currently reported that the Union had been formed for the purpose of supporting the candidature of Mr Allen Up- ward in opposition to Sir E. J. Reed M.P Such was not the case. Mr Upward had never been thought of in that connection, and what- ever was the outcome it was certain he would not be run as a candidate by that Union. The following resolutions were subsequently unani- mously carried :— That this meeting cordially welcomes the Govern ment of Ireland Bill as 11. just and satisfactory measure of Home Rule, and conveys to the Right Hon. W. E Gladstone its warmest admiration for his equitable solution of the Irish problem in the greatest and crowning triumph of his legislative genius and "it calls upon all Liberals to accord their unwavering support to Mr Gladstone and his Government in passin<* the Bill through the House of Commons. 0 Bill through the House of Commons. 0 That this meeting of the Cardiff Radical and Demo- cratic Union expresses its satisfaction that the Government has introduced a Welsh Suspensory Bill preparatory to the complete Disestablishment and -Disenuowment of the Church in Wales and it places on record its appreciation of the persistent efforts of the Welsh members at this crisis, and conveys to the Right Honourable William Ewart Gladstone and the Government its warmest thanks for this earnest of their early intention to do full justice to the Welsh nation. That this meeting expresses its pleasure at Sir F.dward Reed's recovery from his recent painful illness, but regrets that he still refuses to pledge his support to the second read ng of the Government Home Rule Bill, .and believes that his hesitating and reactionary attitude is hostile to the Liberal representation of the Cardiff boroughs. That as the electoral population of the Cardiff boroughs is greatly under-represented in Parliament, it is resolved that immediate steps be taken to nlace the claim of Cardiff to an additional member bofore the Government, and to urge that effect be given to that claim during the present session. A resolution was also adopted approving of the Registration Bill.

DEATH OF MR LEWIS REECE, CARDIFF. The death of Mr Lewis Thomas Reece,solicitor, Cardiff, which took place on Saturday, will be received with unfeigned regret. Mr ReecfI had been ill some months, suffering from heart disease, for which he was attended by Dr Hardy- man and Dr Smith. His end came peacefully enough on Saturday, at his residence, Somerset House, Newport-road. The father of Mr Reece held the position of coroner for the county for 50 years, being succeeded m 1875 by his son, Mr E. Bernard Reece, who still performs the duties of I the office with marked efficiency. The mother of the deceased was Miss Bernard, sister of the late surveyor to the Cefn Mably estate, and the architect who designed and superintended the construction of many of the best build iligs in Cardiff. She survives her son, and is resident in Cardiff. Mr Lewis Reece was born on Feb. 15, 1847, being younger than the coroner. He was articled to Mr J. P. Ingledew, solicitor, of the late firm of Ingledew, Ince, and Vachell. At the close of his articles, he was admitted a solicitor in the Michaelmas term of 1868. For a short period he practised as a. sulici- tor alone, but subsequently joined his brother, Mr E. B. Reece, who is solicitor to Lord Windsor, Col. Tynte, and ot!i;?r county families Mr Lewis Reece married, in 1882 Miss Mitchell, of Bow- den, Cheshire. There has been no issue. The deceased did not take any part in public affairs, nor did he hold any public appointments. He was prominently connected with the County Club at Cardiff, and manifested a close interest in the erection and equipment of the new premises in Westgate street. Amid many indications of regret, the funeral of the late Mr Reece, of Somerset House, took place 011 Tuesday uf>.ernoon at the New Cemetery. I A large number of chaste wreaths ar.d other floral tributes had been sent, and these enveloped the coffin as it was borne to the cemetery. The chief mourners were Mrs Reece (widow), Mr E. B. Reece (the brother), Mr E. L. B. Reece (a nephew), Mr Thomas Reece (a cousin), Nurse Ward, Mrs Da.vies, and Mr Fred J. Coxe. Amongst others who attended wore Dr Hardy- man, Mr Insole, Mr Ingledew, Mr W. H. Lewis, Major Webb, Mr Edward Fletcher, Dr Healy, Mr Montague Grovt-r, Mr D. Edwards, etc. The funeral service was read by the Rev Canon Thompson and the Rev F. J. Beck. Messrs Stone Bros. were the undertakers.

PRESENTATION TO THE EX- MAYOR OF NEATH. A large number of the personal friends of Mr J. D. Llewellyn (Ex-Mayor of Neath) fore- gathered at the Castle Hotel, Neath, on Tuesday night, to enjoy an excellent dinner catered for by Mrs Andrews, in her accustomed good style, and to present the ex-niayor with a solid silver epergne, 31 inches in height, and weighing 175 ounces. The design is most exquisite; the vase bears the Neath Borough Arms, and the follow- ing :—"Presented to J. D. Llewellyn, Esq., by his friends and fellow-townsmen in recognition of his valuable Rervices during his year of office as mayor, 1891-92." The epergue was supplied hy Messrs Davies and Sons, jewellers, Neath. After the toasts of the Mayor and Corpora- tion" and Prosperity to Neath and its Neighbourhood had been disposed of, the Mayor (Mr E. Evans Bevan),who presided, made the presentation, prefacing it by some suitable remarks on the assiduity and energy displayed by his processor during his term of office. He made special mention of the efforts made by him towards securing an Intermediate and Technical School and also a Cottage Hospital. Alderman H. P. CHAKLKS also expressed his unqualifier1 admiration of the ex-mayor, and said that during his year of office ho had sunk every business consideration in order to do the town justice. The EX-MAYOB, who was vociferously cheered on rising, thanked his friends in feeling terms. He narrated certain of his reminiscences to show the progress that had been made. He had the satis- faction of knowing he had performed his duties conscientiously. Other toasts followed. The evenings proceed- ings were enlivened by some capital songs rendered by Councillor John Arnold, Messrs Abraham George, Philip Thomas. Ed. Palmer, Ernest Grant, Stanley F. Eft, and L. C. Thomas. Mr A. T. Jones was chairman of the Presentation Committee and Councillor A. Russell Thomas hon. sec.

SHEBEENING AT CARDIFF. magistrates who were in attendance at Cardiff police-court, on Tuesday—Dr Paine and •11 i f Evans—adjudicated 011 four charges of illegal beer selling, a larger number of persons being summoned for frequenting » for the pur- pose of buying beer at the unlicensed premises Thei-e was no feature of interest in any of the cases, each of the shebeen keepers being fined £ "5 and costs, while many of the "frequenters" were discharged. Appended is a list of the con. victions 1 KEEPERS month.8, 501 liUen-st,'eet' £ 5 costs, or a 1\Iw'y Fohy, 2, FiRbguard-strf\et, £5 and costs, or a iibour. George Hill, 3:5, Warwick-street., P.5 and costs, or a month liar(I labotir. Hannah Dally, 4, John-street, and costs, or a munth 1[1 bour. „ FRKQUENTEHS -sev^ndaysWeekS' Uonnvall-road- & 6d and costs, or seven days11" P"Ce' 35, Col'nwaU-road'2s and costs, or George Weeks, 3, Jolin-street, & 6d and costs, or seven days. seven days^live' 2?3' Bute"street' 2s 6d and costs, or teeu daya0Wley' Mary Ann"street' 5sand costs, or four-

SMALL-POX AT ABERDARE. .«4 *.?> Another Death. R^bCmfcii!,5 °'clock on Sunday evening,. John 3D> °f Cwmavon-road, Aberavon, succumbed s™all-pox. The event caused some surprise in iiie town, as Bevan's illness only dated from Thursday last. Dr Jeffrys, who had attended *ne patient, communicated the fact of his death to the medical officer, Dr Arnallt Jones, on Sun- day evening. The man Richards is still at the Angel Hotel, Aberavon. When the aisease in this case was discovered the Patient was isolated and all communication oetwoen his rooms and the bar was toi Afc least> the landlord gave an under- akin g to that effect to the sanitary anthority, out it is a fact that Bevan came in contact with ■Kicnarda at the Angel Hotel, on the 28th 1 ^"ua.ry- On that day Richards was ill, and is TITIJ- a rasfl on 1)1 m) but was not under medical treatment. tThis would give sufficient thad^^development of small-pox in the case of the deceased. Dr Jones, cn being informed of ne case, gave orders that disinfectants should ho {^»"y»uppl,ed ate for th. b.rtPof"tfe will tv ,1', fc^e burial the whole premise, wm be thoroughly disinfected. ]*«HUK»

SENSATIONAL NEW SERIAL STORY. -& LTJCIAN BRAND: FORGER. BY THE AUTHORS OF CONVICT 99." CHAPTER I. Buried For Two Thousand Days. They have not told me so yet. But I have calculated accurately, as what prisoner yearning for freedom does not ? And I know that only a few more hours remain for me in this terrible con- vict prison. I have not been cropped for three months, and my hair has already grown fairly long. I keep running my fingers through it to feel its length. Soon-very soon now—I shall be free !-free to breathe the wide air, to plunge again into the life of the world, to mingle once more with honest men, as I did before I committed the crime that brought me here just five years and six months ago. I never can understand how it was that I yielded to the temptation to commit that crime I, Lucian Brand, a well-educated young doctor with good prospects, happy, too, in the love and trust of one of the sweetest girls that ever breathed. And yet I think it was the love of her that led me to do it. She was wealthy, and I was afraid that if ruin came upon me her father might command her to give me up. Though a medical man himself, he did not know, or had forgotten, that the buying of my West End practice had cost me the whole of my small for- tune. Neither did he consider that a young doctor, even when he has bought a practice, has a hard struggle to go through before he can make an assured income. So I dared not confide in him when trouble came-when a fellow who had lent me a thousand pounds threatened to sell me up if I didn't pay. I shall never forget the night that I lay awake wondering what I should do. The thought of having my home sold up—the home I had been petting ready for Gladys—made my blood run cold. Besides, it would ruin my practice. There was no cne whom I could ask for help, and in my distress I was mad enough to steal a cheque from a rich friend's cheque-book and forge his signature to it for the thousand pounds I needed. I was found out, tried, proved guilty, and con- demned to seven years' .penal servitude. I shall never forget tlfat day. How white Gladys looked as she sat in the Court! And how bitterly she sobbed afterwards when she came to Newgate to bid me good-bye. I remember my own tears blinded me so that I could hardly see her face— her sweet young face that my wrongdoing had made so sad I I told her everything then— confessed to her how strong a temptation and how desperate a need had driven me to commit the shameful felony, and how I had been mad- dened by the dread of losing the dear nest I had been preparing for her. For we were to have been married in a month from the date of my crime. And she listened tu me and pitied me. In spite of all I had made her suffer, in spite of all the disgrace I had brought upon her, she did not say to me a single word of reproach or blame. She forgave me. God bless her for that forgiveness For it has been the one thing that has kept me from sinking to deeper shame in this pestilent atmosphere of horror and crime. On that day when, broken- hearted, we said gcod-bye to each other across the cruel grating at Newgate we thought the parting was for full seven years. We neither of us knew that by good conduct I might get a remission of my sentence tc five years and a few months. She was only eighteen then — my darling!—and seven years must have seemed like half a lifetime to her. And yet she promised to be true to me—to wait patiently, and to marry me and save me when I came out. I wonder—I wonder if she has kept her word, and if she will keep it still ? I have kept mine to her. I promised her to be obedient, to do right, to say my prayers morning and evening, and to bear my hardships bravely. And I've kept my promise because of the great, rich, sweet promise of faithfulness that she gave mo in return. I've borne the knowledge of her Icve within me like a fire in my lonely heart; keeping it warm and human in this place of desolation. But even in the hour of deliverance something hangs over me heavily and gloomily. It is more than a year now since I heard from her, and sometimes the aching dread deadens my joy and keeps me awake in my hammock at night. Why is it that my last two letters have not been answered? Can she have been ill ? The fear that something may have happened to her comes to me hourly now. But I keep crush- ing it down, driving it away. Even if she is ill she will get weil again. I shall soon be with her, and the glad surprise of seeing me and the tender worshipping love with which I shall greet her .will surely restore her to health'. And then we will make our plans for the future, 1 must find work somehow. When once I get a start I will will make our plans for the future, I must find work somehow. When once I get a start I will work like a slave day and night to build myself up a position again. And then we will be married. Both she and her father have been better to me, far better than I have deserved. For it is not as though I wero an innocent man wrcmgfuliy con- victed. I was guilty-basely, shamefully guilty. And yet in the last letter I received from her she said that her father, too, had forgiven me, and was quite willing to receive me as his son-in-law, and to help me to get 011 in the world again. Shall I find her altered at ail, I wonder ? She was so radiant, so pretty I remember the day when I first told her that I loved her. It vvas one spring afternoon in the draw ooin cf her horn" in Earl's Cjurt-square. I had called to see her father—and also with the secret hope of seeing her—and I found her there alone. She had just come in from a drive, and she was arranging big bunches of lilac in china bowls. Oil how the scent of the lilac fi!led the room It comes back to me in memory sometimes now, and intoxicates me with its sweetness. The world will look very strange to me when I go out into it to-morrow. No doubt I shall find even L011 don changed a little. But it will be looking at its best. for this is the spring-time— the lilac time. Will there again be lilac in the drawing-room at Earl's Court-square, as there was one well-remembered day years ago ? I have not St'en nor smelt a flower in all the time I have been in prison. I wonder how Gladys will be dressed, and how she will look ? However much grief may have changed her, she will always be beautiful as an angel to ms. Will she f.mile or fry when she sees me come in ? And will her love be strong enough to make her overlook the change in me ? I have not seen myself in a mirror since I was brought toPoitham, but I am sure I must be changed. I have seen such horrible sights, heard such horrible sounds, done so much degrading work. My hands are course and gnarled with picking oakum and quarrying stone. Siuelv my face must bear the impress of the revolting scenes through which I have passed. I have mingled so long with the infamous and the depraved, and have drunk so deep of the cup of humiliation, that I feel as if some visible brand of shame w«re stamped indelibly for ever upon my brow. I was interrupted in my reflections by the noise of the withdrawing of the outside bolt of my cell. The heavy irofi door swung slowly open and the chaplain entered-a good man whose ministra- tions had soothed and comforted me in many an hour of misery and conflict. He seated himself on my wooden stool and looked up at me kindly. I daresay you know what I have come to announce to vou," he said. You will be at liberty at tioon to-day." My heart was too full to answer him. I stood silent, half-dazed with emotion, while he talked to me gently of the temptations of the world, and gave me ad vice concerning my future career. CHAPTER II. A Great Surprise. I was taken up to London 111 charge of a Warder, and, although I was 011 the very verge of liberty. I was securely handcuffed as a precau- tion aeainst my escape. Why ? Why ?" I asked, bitterly, as they locked the irons round my wrists. I shall not try to escape. I am going back to freedom But they paid no heed to my pleading. It seamed I could not be spared this last indignity. In the third-class compartment in which we tra- velled our fellow-passengers looked at me askance. Distrust was in their eyes. They drew awav from me as if in dread lest my touch, or even my nearness, should contaminate them. Every ignominy clung to me still. Even my railway ticket was one of those that are Issued specially fcr convicts. Although I was going back, as I thought, to a heaven of love and happiness, yet the bitter humiliation of that journey crushed down my hope and robbed me of my jov Those hours in the train were the crownin^'misery of my long and terrible punishment n We drove through London in a cab. How my pulses beat at sight of those crowded streets It was a changed world to me. The altered fashions, the great new buildings, the splendid carriages- the glamour and brilliance of it all came over me like a fairy dream. The sir/ht of women vvas in itself an unutterable delight to one who had not seen the face of any Woman-young or old-for many years. And then the brightness-the glow of the great city in the clear spring light. In prison everything had been so monotonously regular we had always walked in files, with our hands at our sides. But hero, in the busy world of. London, people moved free and untrammelled, iheir faces were smiling. Their cheeks had tho rose-flush that comes as^'much from happiness as from health. Their varie'd clothing was beauti- from health. Their variezi clothing was beauti- ful to look upon, after the unifoimity of hicfeoni penal suits to which I had been accustomed, And then the sounds that filled my ears ? The cherry voices of the omnibus men, the tinkling of horses' bells, the cries of the newspaper boys, the inspiring music of the street organs. It was all so different from the wearing tramp, tramp,, j tramp of convicts' feet. I wondered if any of p the men and women I saw that day as we drove down Regent-street had ever been in the priso: J ) known the horrible, sickening quiet of a cor*- I vict's narrow cell. As we entered Pall Mall and stopped to let tho cross traffic pass, the aroma of a cigar reached il me in the cab. It was inexpressibly delicious. II What would any of my old prison associates have sacrificed for that one faint breath of tobacco smoke ? Then shortly afterwards we crossed Trafalgar- square and so to New Scotland Yard. At sighb of the officials there my heart again sank within me. I saw the man who had arrested me yeara before, and I felt myself shrinking before his, steady gaze. Presently I was paraded befora a k score of detectives, who scrutinised me one by F one, carefully observed my manner of walking, noted the colour of my eyes, and compared me with my photograph. One of them read out,. from a book a written description cf my personal appearance ,t "Zuci&M Brand, aged 30; height, 5feet 10. it Stronyly built. Grey eyes. Dark brown hair. streaked with grey. ilegular features. (food teeth. Has a elear, deep voice. Mas been in prac. lice as a medical man." These points and many others were noted and verified by the detectives. Before I entered on my new career I was, therefore, perfectly well known to the police. "Write your name and address, Brand," said one of the clerks of the department as I stood in' the otEce. "I have no address yet, sir," I said. "Oh, you haven't, eh? Well, you must find one within twenty-four hours, and report yourself at the district police-station. Can't you give the address of some of your friends ?" I remember having many times heard that the' surveillance of the police too often extends to an unwarrantable annovance of the ex-convict's rela- tives. I thought it best not to give Mr Thorn- hill's name. "Iam not sure that I have any friends," I answered. How do you intend to earn to earn your living?" the official asked. "As a medical practitioner, "I replied; at which he smiled grimly and winked at one of his com- panions. After innumerable other questions he at length handed me my licence, or ticket-of-lea ve, inform- ing me that I should immediately forfeit my liberty upon committing any infringement of its strict conditions. He gave me half a sovereign. The remainder of my gratuities would, be ex- plained, be regularly paid to me on my reporting myself. Pocketing this, my whole worldly wealth, I bade the man good-day, and issued out into the streets, as I fondly imagined, a free man. I remember that I stood for many minutes at Charing Cross, confused in mind by the turbulent hum of the traffic, and anxiously asking myself what I should do. Half a sovereign was not much to start life upon. particularly as I should have to pay my lodging out of the sum. I was bitterly disappointed that I could not get new clothes. I must get thein by to-morrow, some-- how. I must think of a plan to-night. Mean- while, I determined to do what so many released; prisoners think of first in the condition in which I then found myself. It was five years and six months since I had used a knife and fork or eaten a good square meal. I went round into Villiers-street and entered a coffee-house that I' had known in my early student days. I don'D know which gave me the greater satisfaction—the well-cooked dinner or the reading of the news- paper that preceded it. The dinner was a banquet after my coarse prison diet; but the news I read was marvellous to me. I knew absolutely nothing of what had been going on in the world during my incarceration. Governments had risen and fallen new leaders of men had come to the front while many of the old famiiiar names were missing, I remember the look of shocked surprise that came into the face of an errand boy, who sat opposite me at the little table, when I bent forward and asked him the name of the Prime Minister, and questioned lnno as to whether the Queen and the Prmce of Wales were still alive. I believe the boy thought I ha^ just escajit-d from a madhouse. I held him as the' Ancient Mariner held the wedding guest, though, it was not to tell him my own tale, but to learB- from him something of those matters of which free citizen acquires knowledge unconsciously# but which a convict cannot know at all. I blessed that little boy. His was the first friendly voice I had had heard since my freedom. I had not as yet fully realised that I was tw leased. At every moment I checked my gladness;' feeling that I was only dreaming, and that pre' sently a warder's gruff voice wouid waken me W the awful reality. Too eager to walk, I rode on the outside of » Brompton omnibus to Earl's Court. I saw Hyde Park, with its bright green trees and brilliant parterres of gorgeous spring flowers. The men and women prancing by on horseback, the foo^O passengers—all seemed to pass those flowers with-T out a moment's glance at their rich, glowing beauty. I wanted to get off the omnibus and run ,j towards them, and fall down on my kpees; toy take them into my arms and weep in very 3 joy at the thought that all the time that I had been in prison God's hand still touched the soil and made the sweet flowers blossom forth. I forgo;, then that the mark of the outcast was siill upon me, that the eyes of the passing people glanced suspiciously and contemptuously at my t sly wretched clothes. It seemed to me then that I, bad entered a glorious paradise, and that I was young and innocent and happy once again. I will never do wrong any more," I said to myself. "With God's help, never any mere I found my way to Earl's Court-square, and looked along the row of still familiar houses. My eyes soon singled out the one of which, in my solitude, I had thought day and night, Gh dys Thornhill's home My feet seemed to tread 00 air as I walked towards it. I did not mean to -i announce myself that day. But my spirit would not let me rest until I had assured myself that Gladys was still alive and in the same dear homey To-morrow, per naps—when I had made myself more fit for her eyes to rest on, when I had removed the traces of my penal life from my coarse hands and my unshaven face— then I could go to her. Ah, yes the house was the same. The same stone pillars before the door, the same blue china vases in the curlaincd window of the drawing' room. Hurriedly I nalkd past the steps. To my surprise there was an unaccountable look of desolateness about the place. Its fcrriior air of opulence and grandeur was gone. The steps were unwashed, the curtains in the windows looked old and uncared-for. What could it mean ? I could not understand. I crossed the road and looked at the bouse from the opposite side, standing with my back against some railings. It was undeniable that the place was very shabby, contrasting strangely with the well-kept houses on either side. One would think that the occupants, instead of being wealthy, as the rhornhills were, had come down in the world, and were struggling to resist an oncoming wave of poverty. As I stood there, gazing across in astonishment and wonder, the curtain of the drawing-room window was drawn aside by a little hand. My heart beat wild and fast. I grasped the railings for support. Then I saw the face of Gladys Thornhill looking straight across at me. Our eyes met. She knew me—I could see that she knew me. I saw her put up her hands to hot temples-then falter—then sway and fall. Forgetting my outcast look, I rushed across the street, and with one bound was up the steps and rmging at the bell. As I stood panting X was half-conscious that a carriage drawn by a pair of splendid bays was driven towards where 1 stood. Then the door was opened-not by the footman, as of old, not by a parlourmaid, but by n man who looked so shabby and threadbare that I scarcely recognised him. It was Gladys's father. He stared at me blankly for a moment. Then a deep, dark flush of shamed recollection ever- spread his cneeks and brow. He muttered sonie-'1 thing that I did not hear. Then, angrily signing s' to me to be gone, he slammed the heavy door il; my face. 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CHOLERA PRECAUTIONS AT CARDIFF. At the usual meeting of the Health Committee of the Cardiff Corporation, held on Tuesday under the presidency of Alderman Jacobs, the report of the inspector was received detailing the result of the house to house inspection in the various wards of the town, and pointing out that wherever defective drainage or other nuisances existed the owners of the property had at once been notified to remedy these defects. Some of the houses had been found in a very filthy con- dition, and the inspector was instructed to give special attention to these cases.

Ic seems strange to find Archbishop Walsh and Mr Chaplin in the same boat, but on the auestion of bi-metallism they row together-

COLLIERY EXPLOSION AT ABERDARE. On Tuesday morning a serious accident toolt place at the River Level Fit, Aberna.nt, by which two brothers, David Lewis Edmunds and Thos. Lewis Edmunds, colliers, residing at Cemetery- road, were seriously injured. As far as can oe ascertained they had put in a shot on Monday and the same having missed fire they either attempted to unram it on Tuesday, or, in prepar- ing a new hole, got too close to the powder in the old one, and the shot exploded, cauain^ them grievous injuries. Thomas Edmunds has had botl his arms broken and his face cut, while b" brother has sustained some severe injuries to body and face. Both the unfortunate men are ad vanced in years, and had worked underground for fc«B over 50years Jn"*j