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f STATION DISASTER. .
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f STATION DISASTER. Working on Sagged Roof STRANGE EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST. The inquest on the six victims of the Charing Cross Station di!li\.Rter, which ccorreêl on day, Dec 5tb, was resumed on Monday at the Westminster Coroner's Comt bafors Mt Trout- beck. The men who were kfilod by the falling walls and girders wore Ernest Blrcb, William BlackTreli, Alfred T. F. Jones, Goorge Austin, Thomas Richards, and Willie Adamf Coates. Mr tiodkiu was counsel for the South-Eastem and Chatham Railway Co. Mr Honghton represented Mr Cyril Mande Mr Pollock,K.C.,andMr W. A. E.Aasiinrepresented Maple and 00. svbo ware decorating the Avenne Theatre Mr L. T. Williams, secretary to Messrs Patmanand Fotberingbam, building contractors, appeared for the company and Mr John Poole, iolicitor, appeared for the widow of George AnstiD. The first witness was JobnParlett, a draughts- man ttnployei at Craven House, Nortbumber- lanil-aveuae, which overlooks the end of the station. Wbile drawing he heard a uoise like the report ot a gun. Lie looked across and saw men running acrOSS tbe rcof, and then he noticed that the roof was sagging from the centre to the top. The men returned, but Ife could not say what they wete trying to do. The sinking iD- creased, and daring the quarter of an hour fol. lowing the men remained on the roof. When the roof fell he saw the meuJiunii: off. The Coroner Was it the wall going which prodncod the tinal collapse ? Witness; I thick the roof fell before the wall Ooliapsecl. By Mr Bodkin He could not swear that tbe roof fell tirst. Mr Houghton But you can swear it was your belief that the roof fell first ?—Yes. James Bides, Admiralty surveyor, engaged at Craven House: said he saw the roof badly sag about 50 feet from the wind crfen. He was amazed to see the mon remain on the roof so long. The roof fell, and then the wind screen shivered for 10 seconds and also fell. The Coroner What time elapsej between the nploBion and the falling of tha roof?—Within about a quarter of an hour. The noise was caused by the breaking of the tie rod. The Coronet How do yon know that ? The Witness We concluded that the tie rod iad broken. Charles Groves, foreman erector of steel work, yinid he was working on tbo roof of the Avenue (Theatre all the morning, He noticed nothing Wrong with the Charing Cross Station. The first thing to attract his alien lion was something like a gas explosion >r a train smash. He said to his mate, Hello, there is a train I!mash," and they jumped npand looked over the station. They saw nothing, and returned to work. In about 10 minutes the root tttaat in. When he heard the crash, he said to tois mates, For God's sake jump." He was on Tihe roof cf the theatre absat a foot from where it parted. The Foreman's Evidence. George Colsor Stirling, of Cntfoid Bridge, foreman in the employ cf the Soutb-Eastem Chatham Company, gave important evi- dence. He Baid he was foreman in charge of Ihe roof in connection with theepecial work of Repairing the roof, which waa begun fast July, ■ffbtj staging was auite complete when the acci- flent occurred. The whoJe wsight of the staging Was taken by the roof, and not by the platform. He could not say what the weight was. The Coroner It would, of coarse, tend to increase the strain on the roof ?--Yes. How long bad the staging been up on this particular section ?—It was begun about ten Weeks before, and completed aboot three days before the accident. Some bracings had been taken away and actually renewed. The first thing be noticed was something falling on the Rinc roof of the office. He rosbedout of the office and saw the men running down the roof. He called oat, What is th matter?" and one of them said, The staging is coming down." He then rushed to the top of the roof. He jumped on to the staging, and saw a diagonal place cracked. He shouted to those below to clear away, and to ethers to lighten the roof as much as possible. The Coroner Did yon notice what was hap- pening to the roof itaeif ?~-No. Witness, continuing, Baid on going down be boticed the gutter cracked, and then the roof fell and tha men were pitched over. The Coroner Had yon any previons connec- tion with Cbariug Cross Station ?—Only in 888iatia at an examination two and a half years ago. We then examined the iron work, which we brushed with wire brnshes. The tie iods were examined by the engineer himself. By Mr Bodkin Twenty-one men were em- ployed on the Toof at the time. About a ton of line was also there ready for uso. Cross-examined by Mr Houghton: The etatio ilns painted abont nine or 10 years ago. It wa. 'examined about) two and a. half yeau ago. Have yon seen the tie-rod 1-Y. t f Is it a fact that two-thirds of the section hare i fc-corroded surface ?—Yes. By the CoronBi Only some of the tie-rods were .^•xamined and a. half years ago. He could not ■ay whether the one now ia question was ex- ^Mained then. Some of the paint was very good "and some very bad. The Coroner: What wis done then ?—No was done at that tijae. An Inspector's Escape. Wm. Lowes, platform inspector, said he Iran on dnty at No. 2 platform. He jnst starting the Hastings express, which Was dne out at 5.33, when he noticed some pieces fall on to the platform. When the train had gone he saw the tie rod hanging down. His attention was drawn to the boat train coming in Which be was arranging should be turned into another platform, but before he got halfway to the telephone the roof feU on the spot where be bad been standing. The roof fell at 3.45, After some further evidence the inquiry was adjourned till Monda.y. January 8tb, at 10.30.
BAREFACED FRAUD ALLEGED.
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BAREFACED FRAUD ALLEGED. CADOXTON TRADESMAN COMMITTED. The Barry magistrates—Colt Gore andMrWm. 3?homa(, —taai the caM before them in which John Dando, a master painter, of Cadoxton- Barr«-i was charged, oc bail, with attempting to obtain money by false pretences from the lion- don, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Insurance Co. Mr J, Arthur Hughes appeared for the prosecu- tion, and Mr A. Pocock, Cardiff, defended. Evidence was given by William Jones, tnanager of tbe company at Cardiff, that in May last defendant took out a death and accident policy for i500 in the case of the former, and 0£50 the latter. On the 14th July he sent in a claim for JE50 and alleged that be had received an accident on that date whilst raising a ladder. The earn of JEI2 waa offered by the company, and ticon tbia being refused witness made inquiries, and found from Arthur Griffiths and Harry Rogers, who were stated that they had witnessed the accident, that they had not seen it at all. Griffiths was called, and repudiated the signa- ture purported to be written by him in the state- blent of claim. Harry Rogers, O, CroaB-street, Barry Dock, a. theatrical manager, said that he spoke to defen- dant about removing a. sign at tbe back of his house about 12 months ago,and to bia knowledge too attempt had been made to remove Defendant, however, told witness in August that he bad met with an accident, and was making a claim against the company. Subsequently anotber conversation took place between them, a.nd Dando told witness that be had sent up his name as a witness of the accident. Witness was very much annoyed at this, and tolct defendant it was a. serious thing to do, as be had not witnessed the accident. De- fendant then begged witness to say that the ac- cident happened on his premises, bat he told de- fendant that if a representative of the com- toany called npon him he would tell the truth. Defendant then appealed to Witness to stand by him, and said, If it is money you want I will give yon £10 for saying it." Later Dando met witness, and told him that he had sent a letter to his solicitor in his lime. Defendant,who pleaded not gailty, and reserved his defence, was committed for trial at the hext Quarter Sessions, bail being allowed. 7"
ACCIDENT AT CARDIFF EMPIRE.
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ACCIDENT AT CARDIFF EMPIRE. Performer's Collar-Bone Broken. A sensational accident happened on the stage of the Cardiff Empire on Monday night daring the secand performance. McPhtie and Hill, Parallel bar performers, were giving thsir turn," and everything passed off well until they came to their sensational feat on a bar raised to » height of 25ft. from the stage, Then, whilst Hill was suspended from the bar by bis feet, and cPbee was turning a somersault, the fasten- ing of the third bar nearest the back of the stage Rave way, and both performers feU heavily to the stage. The curtain was immediately rung (town, asd two doctors wbo were amongst the tft4lane» made their way to the dressing-rooms, Where on examination they fornd that McPbee had broken bis collar-bone and Hill had injured his log, bat not seriously. As a result of (he Occident the clever couple will be unable to go through their performance for a considerable time to come, but for the remainder of this week they Will be deputised at the Cardiff Empire by tbe bioscope.
THE NEW BLAST FURNACES | FOR…
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THE NEW BLAST FURNACES | FOR SWANSEA. A meeting of those interested in tbe proposal *0 erect blast furnacas on a site near tbe new Ring's Dock, Swansea, was bold on Monday Afternoon, Sir Griffith Thomas presiding. On the recommendation of a committee a site on the East Burrows was selected, and it was re, Ported that so far £ 50,000 bad been promised, that negotiations were proceeding satisfactorily, that the Earl of Jersey bad expressed full with the movement. It was hoped the Preliminaries would be completed in a fort- t!,ght's time.
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A; ? rasetisgof Bedwellty District Council, at ^mvTredejjRr, on Monday, Mr A.Thomas. J.P., the p. ppecial committer recommended the accept ;.3ce of a plot cf ground for recreation ^Brpose<?, and a plan prepared by the bprveyor J. H. Le.) was ordered to bo sent to Mr M»tcii»ll IEMSSSH, Lord Tredegar's aaant.
Shot Through the Head. .
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Shot Through the Head. CARDIFF EX-INNKEEPER'S SUICIDE. Death on a Lonely Road. An inquest was held at thsGraig Hotel, Ponty- pridd, on Monday, before Mr E. B Reece, coroner, on tlie body of Morgan Griffiths, an ex- publican, of Charles-street, Cardiff, who waa- found shot through the temple on a lonely road* on Pencoedcae Mountain, on Friday night, with a. revolver lying by bia side. W. 1-1. Peikins, Rhydllech Farm, LlantwK Vardre, said that deceased was bis brother-in- law, and came to tbe farm about in the- afternoon He was sleeping on the couch when witness arrived, and shortly afterwards deceased got np from bis reclining position, Asked to partake of tea, deceased refused, and said, I want some ouiet, piease." He appeared to be perfectly sober, but strtfnge in hie manner. H& did not say that be was in trouble, and simply walked about the yaid. Witness last saw him alive near the yard gate, and asked him to come into tbe house. Again deceased refused, and a couple of minutes later he heard the report of a firearm, and went up the, lane, where he saw deceased lying on his side, bleeding from the temple with a revolver (produced) lying close tv bis side. Witness did not try to pick Griffiths up or touch bim in any way, as he thought ha was dead. Witness did not know that deceased had in his possession a revolver. PTC. Goronwv Griffiths spoke to finding the body about 80 yards from tbe farm with a bullet wound in the right temple. Deceased was quite dead, and by his eide way a six-chambered revol- ver, fully charged, with one ballet spent. Among the articles in deceased's pockets were a box of cartridges and It bundle ot papers. be Coroner Had b written anything to anybody ? Sergeant D. ulorris I examined the papers, but there was no message to anyone. Dr. snia he did not probe for the ballet, but it had gone right through the bead as it conld be seen bulging out tbe skin on the left temple. Death must have been instantaneous, and from the position of the wound he had no doubt that it was self-inflicted. Mrn Cecilia Griffiths, 58, Charles-strset, Cardiff, widow of deceased, stated that her late husband had kepi several hotels. The Coroner LIe has had a great deal of worry and bother lately, and has been strange in bis manner for three weeks -Yes, but he has only been strange since Tbuisday week. Witness added that deceased had the revolver for over 15 yenrs. It was in his box, and be came to fetch it on Fridny morning. He bad been to California, and came back last June. On Friday he asked for his clothes box, and when asked afterwards whether be bad obtained his clothes, he said, No, I did not want them. I bad what 1 wanted." The Coroner The facts are qjuite plain, and the only question for the jury to consider is Was he in hia right Benses ? The jury returned a verdict of Suicide doring temporary insanity."
CARDIGAN LICENSING CASES.
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CARDIGAN LICENSING CASES. A BATCH OF SUMMONSES. Three Defendants Fined. The cases down for hearing at Cardigan Borough Petty Sessions on Monday aroused con- siderable interest. There was so large an attend- ance of the genera! public that the usual accom- modation was inadequate, and tbe magistrates adjourned the court to tbe^Gnildhall. The Bench comprised Messrs T. Watkins (Mayor), n. W. Picton Evans. T. H. Williams, John Daniel, and J. C. Roberts. Deputy Chief Constable D. Williams sammoned Anno Lewis, Pritehard Arms, Cardigan, for selling intoxicating liquor to a drunken person on the 29th of November, and also for permitting drunkenness. Defendant pieadod guilty to the first charse, and tbe second waa withdrawn. A fins of £4 and costs was imposed. Deputy Chief Constable D, Williams sum- moned John Stephens, Swan Inn, Cardigan, for permitting drunkenness on the 30th November, and also for selling liquor to a drunken person on the same date. Defendant pleaded gniky to the fitst charge, bat it was stated the person was not served, and remained on the premises for abont ten minutes only. The second summons was withdrawn. The Bench imposed a fine of £1 and costs. Deputy Chief Constable Williams summoned Joseph James, White Halt Inn, for permitting drunkenness on December 1st. Defendant pleaded not guilty. P.C. Jones said that on the day in question he entered the White Hart and Bttw man named William Brown very drunk. He drew the attention of defendant to brown's state, and he replied that Brown and his friend bad only just entered, and had only boen sup- plied with a pint. Brown bad been fined for being drnnk. Defendant contended that Brown was not drunk, whereupon the depaty-sonstable called for the court's record of the conviction. Joseph James, defendant, said that when P.C. Jones came in he informed Brown that he had had some trouble with bim earlier that day, having had to tern him oat of tbe Castle Ion ia consequence of bi^ drunken condition. Brown, continued witness,was neither drank nor spber.— By tbe Bench I did not torn Brown oat or order him to leave tbe premises.—Jatnes Evans, Brick-row, labourer, said Brown was under tho influence of drink, but was capable of taking care of himself. Tbe Deputy Chief Constable said there was a previous conviction against defendant, be having been fined £2 "nd costs in Jannary last. If there was a conviction in this case be would withdraw the second charge. Fined £4 and cost*.
STORY OF A SWEDE.
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STORY OF A SWEDE. Summons Against a Constable Dismissed At Cardigan Police IConrt on Monday John Vanghan, Ivy Bush Inn, summoned P.C. Mosea R. Lloyd for assault on tbe 6th instant. Mr W. F." Roch appeared for the complainant. Defen- dant pleaded not guilty. John Vanghan said that cn the day in question be was at the lower market putting in his trap. Going out, carry- ing a swede in his band, he met P.C. Lloyd, who knocked the swede down and kicked it. He picked it up, and then David James knocked it away and P.C. Lloyd kicked it across the street. Afterwards he found that the swede was gone. and ho asked P C. Lloyd and David James about it but they laughed, ordered him out, and sub- sequently caught hold of bis collar, destroying his front and tie He refused to go. as ba had a right to enter the lower market. Cross- examinedi by Depnty Chief CoDHtable D. Williams"; Tho constable did not beat him. P.C. Lloyd did not order him cut. Neither did he refuse to leave when fold to go by James* He was perfectly sober. It waa not because he had been finfid for drunkenness that be brought this charge against P.C. Lloyd, although it was after he had been summoned by the police that he brought the present charge. He did not obstruct the passage out of the lower market by placing hia trap in tbe way. Further evidence waa called for complainant, after which the Bench decided, withoot calling on any witnesses for tbe defence, that there was no case, and tha mona was dismissed with costs.
THIRTY-THREE YEARS' SERVICE
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THIRTY-THREE YEARS' SERVICE Cardiff Treasurer Resigns. At a meeting on Monday of Cardiff Corporation Finance Committee (Councillor F. J. Beavan in the chair),a letter was read from MrGreenbill tendering, with the deepest regret, bill resigna- tion as borough treasurer, after 33 years' service. During that time (Mr Greenhill wrote) he had received nothing but the greatest kindntss from the members and officials of the Corporation, and especially from tbis painstaking and loyal staff, to whom he was much indebted. Tbe Chairman moved a resolution accepting the resignation, and expressing sincere apprecia- tion of 6be. great skill, energy, ability, zal, and those qualities of character which had gained for Mr Greenhill the confidence and attachment of those with whom he came in contact. Mr C. H. Bird (deputy chairman) seconded, and the reso- lution was carried. It was deoided to engross the resolution on vellum and present it to Mr Greenhill. It was then pointed oat that Mr Lewis (depnty treasurer) had for some time been acting treasurer, and that he deserved some extra re- muneration. One member suggested that he should be paid JE3 a. week axtra during the time he had been acting-treasurer, but the meeting rather favoured a, proposal that Mr JUewis should receive an honorarium, It was eventually de- cided, however, to postC008 I he matter until a successor to Mr Greenhill was appointed. The Chairman said Mr Lewis had worked very bard, and much extra responsibility bad faUen npon him.
A TRAMP'S GRATITUDE.
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A TRAMP'S GRATITUDE. A few days ago a tramp passing through Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, begged for a glass of water at a widow's cottage on the main London and Oxfotd toad. The good woman instead of a glass of water, gave him some bread and butter and a cap of tea. A day or two later she received a letter tbroogh the post, the letter being addressed To the widOw lady who lives next door to the cottage on which is dis- played a warning to vagrants, on the left-hand side of tbe road us you enter BeaconsGeld from High Wycombe." The letter was couched in these terms:- My Dear Lady,—The other morning I begged for a glass of water. You were good enough to give me a cup of tea and SOlXle bread aud butter, of which I stood in sore need. You will be glad to know I have found employment. My mother and sister thank you for yom May I beg you to accept tbe enclosed stamps ? If in future times I visit Beacon^g^d I hope to have the pleasure of calling on yon UDd thanking you personally.—Believe me to remain, yours respectfully, D. Timbs.
WELSH NATIONAL lyiUSEUM.
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WELSH NATIONAL lyiUSEUM. Calonel Bruce-Vangban, in recognition of Cardiff being made a city, has promised a second 5 guineas towards tbe National Museum Fund. Mr A. E. Garwood, of Newport, in addition to bin subscription, bus presented the Natonal Museum with a perfect skull, with tusks, 01 tbe prehistoric mammoth from Central Africa, wbicb he ia haviag properly mounted. Farther subscriptions to this funvl, as welj as cheques in fulfilment of promises, are being received, and the Lord Mayor is anxious to receive amoantB promised as earty aa possible. (
I--THE LITTLE PLOT.
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I-- THE LITTLE PLOT. Mr C. What we have to do, Arthur, is to shout 11 No Home Rule," and then if we win we can work our Tariff Reform business I Mr B. All right, Joe, you know best 1 Cartoon by F. C. Gould. Published by arrangement with the" Westminster Gazette."
Greater Newport. I ,
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Greater Newport. I THE FUTURE OF USKSIOE. Mayor's Glowing Forecast. Councillor John Liscombe, J.P. (Mayor of Newport) contributes an interesting article to the Newport Christmas flinnual, on "Greater Newport." Ilo lemarkt that if the citizens were only alive to the opportunities which come knscking at kbeir door and swift to take occasion by the band," there were many ways by which the town might be developed, its business increased and its prestige enhanced in the eyes of the world. The town possessed many unique advantages, and it was the bounden duty of the townsmen to make most of these advantages. The Mayor then goes on to enaoserate what the fntnre has in store for the town :—" The locals of the Assize Courts and Quarter Sessions will surely be found in greater Newport, and it is to be hoped that the recent agitation will bear fruit. The area of the borough must eventually extend in various directions, so ss to embrace Caerleon, where the town already owns property to the value of about £ 150,000 in the shtpe cf the new Mental Disease Hospital. The tramways system should be extended and ran to the pier bead at the docks as soon as possible. "Tbe project of dockising the river and creating a freat floating harbour would be worthy of Manchester or Liverpool. Why not Newport ? Greater Newport will have to completely solve the problem of ^ross river traffic without any waiting for ships on the river or passengers on land. The Transporter is only a step in the direction indicated. The High-street Bridge mnet be considerably wideneC1 in the future to adequately cope with the traffic. The question of new river bridges from the end of ShAftesbury- street and from the end of Dock-street will have to be considered in the time to come. Then again there are no suburban passenger stations. The continned growth of tbe town doubtless calls for v, railway station at fJiewerry and one on the western side of the tunnel, for in both cases long distances bave to be traversed to get to these places, vthich are already well popu- lated and, farther, a new central station of mach larger dimessioss than the present one is urgently called for. We have a Dew line, the Bast Usk Railway, but no station bas yet been bailt, It is also feasible to anticipate that c-he Newpoi t. that. is-to-be will include summer re- sorts, both at Goldcliffe.and at the Lighthouse, with suitable means of access thereto, either by train or by olectric car. Theibunks of our river afford ample sites for the location of industrial enterprises of every description. Who will be the next to follow the firms who have already established themselves on the East Usk side ? Suppose some great company—the Ebbw Vale Co. for examule-decided to remove all their iron and steel works to Newport, there would still be room for a dozen moore of the same size, and greater Newport will in this connection give tbeai heatty support." In a summarv of what he trusts the future has in store for Newport, be mentions Largely increased dock accommodation, with facilities for handling the vast import and ex- port trade of the Midlands, for which Newport is the natural port. A line of swift trans-Atlantic torbine steamers in Newport as the terminal port op this side. A revision of tbe Parliamentary designation of the constituency, which would enable our representative to be sailed the member for Newport.' All coal shipped at Newport to be known in all the markets of the world as Newport coal. J The stamping facilities so badly needed. Newport, the centre of a new G. W.ft. divi- sion, with superintendent's offices located here. Let Newport strenuously endeavour," eon- cludes the Mayor, by every legitimate means to achieve an honourable position in the that rank. 'ris a worthy ambition, and a consum- mation keenly to be desired." -R_
SWANSEA COUNTY COURT.
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SWANSEA COUNTY COURT. Sequel to a Gower Collision. At Swansea County Coart on Monday, before Judge Gwilym Williams, an action was heard in which Mr J. P. Irwin, of Swansea, sned Mr J L. Pritchard, of renmarn, for damages sus- tained to bis trap as the result of a collision. It appeared that while driving from Reynoldston to Swansea on a dark night plaintiff's trap collided near Penmaen Workhouse with a spring cart belonging to defendant. There were no lights to the cart, but while plaintiff submitted that defendant's driver was on the wrong side of the road the driver declared that he was as close to the hedge as possible, that plaintiff was in the middle of tbe road, and that though he bad no light, as he was only 330yards from home, he shouted and stopped. His Honour said be bad no light, as he was only 330 yards from home, be shouted and stopped. His Honour said be could not find that neglect on plaintiff's part contributedsufficiently to the accident to justify him finding for defendant. He therefore Rave judgment fcr plaintiff for X5. ML- Phillips (Ingledew, Sons and Phillips) was for plaintiff and Mr Lewis (Smith and Lewis) for the defence. Fresh Order Made. Messrs C. and F. GaeD. builders' merchants, of Port Talbot, appeared as judgment creditors for £ 38 lis 9d, in respect of material supplied to Messrs Levies, Price, Rees, and Jones, painters, of Swansea. Mr Wilson, for the judgment creditors, said the debtors Price and Kees were able to pay, and he appliei for an order against them. Mr Picton Evans (for the debtors) offered 10s a month. Mr Wilson called Robert John Rees and John Price, and it transpired that six months ago debtors' business was taken over by debenture holders, and that since the judgment in the present matter Price bad given a bill of sale for;633, and Rees one for JMO, the money in each case being paid to the housekeepers of the respective debtors. The judge made a fresh order of;c5 a month.
PEDESTRIANS IN PERIL.
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PEDESTRIANS IN PERIL. Furious Driving at Newport. Philip Powell, a Cwmbran baker, was sum- moned at Newport on Monday for furiously driv- ing a horse and trap in High-street, on the 7th inst. Mr Everett defended. A labourer named Kernick said defendant on the night in question was driving at the rate of 10 miles an hour. When he came opposite Griffin-street he knocked down a man, whom witness assisted to pick up. Another witness deposed to seeing the shaft of the cart driven by the defendant strike a pedestrian, Edwin Richards, in the back, with the result that one:of the wheels passed over his left foot. A newspaper lad said he too had been knocked down by defendant's trap. The magis. trates imposed a fine of 20a and coats. ,T_
THE ALLEGED POACHING AFFRAY…
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THE ALLEGED POACHING AFFRAY AT YSTRADGYNLAiS. Injured Man Still in Hospital. At YsCradaynlais Petty Sessions on Monday Thomas Michael James was charged with attempting to murder Henry Snow, underkeaper to Colonel Gougb, under circumstances already reported. Mr Leyaom (of Swansea) for the pro- vocation, f-aid the injured man was stitl in Swaneea Hospital, unable to attend, and he therefore had to ask for an adjournment. He had been in communication with defendant's solicitor, and as the result he now suggested that January 8th should be fixed for the hearing of the case. This was agreed to, and the defendant vian released on bail.
Abercynon Public Hall and…
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Abercynon Public Hall and Institute. 1 OPENING CEREMONY Performed by Mr Arthur Keen. Aborcynon Public Hall and Institute wae opened on Monday by Mr Arthur Keen, chair- man of Messrs Guest, Keen, and Nettlefolds. Atlociockaiancheon in the Lesser Hall was presided over by Mr Bruce Jones. At 3 o'clock Mr Arthur Keen, J.P., who bad travelled by special train from Birmingham, arrived at Aber- cynon, accompanied by Messrs Windsor Richards and Weston Stevens, his co-directors, and Mr F. W. Keen, his ion, xnd other visitors, being met by the Abercynon Brass Band and escorted to the hall. Mrs Bruce Jones received him at the main entrance and presented him with a silver key, with which Mr Keen opened the building. A public meeting was then hadd, presided over by Mr H. W. Martin, J.P., the agent of the collieries, who was supported by the directors of the company, Dr. and Mrs Leib, Tilanfabon Mr and Mrs Bradley and Miss Bradley, Brecon Mr Bince Jonss.Mr E. H.Baltham, Parknewydd Captain F. N. Gray, Mountain Ash; Councillor D. Fenwiclr, Messrs W. Jones, Abereynon, Evan Jones, and the members of the committee. The Chairman congratulated the workman upon the completion of (he buildings. Every credit was das to the workup, wto for yeare past, ever since the sinking °f tha Dowlais Cardiff Colliery at Abercynon, had contributed towards the building fund a emati anm from their earnings week by week, which had now accumulated to about £ 5,000. Lately the work- men had, veiy wisely he believed, increased their contribution, and an income of from 1900to £1,000 a year from a l^oj poundage was now assured. (Hear, hear.) On behalf of the work- men he bad been asked to extend a hearty welcome to Mr Arthur Keen, and to Mrs Bradley, the owner of the land upon which the new insti- tute had been built. (Applause.) The Chair- man then read letters of apology from Sir Alfred Thomas, Alsbon, Me Edward Martin, and Mr D. W. Jones, Merthyi, for inability to attend. SPEECU BY MR ARTIRUR KEEN. Mr Arthur Keen, J.P., who received with acclamation, said be appreciated very much the hearty welcome which they had extended to him, ana ha thanked the president (Mr Henry Martin) for the kind words that he had used in introducing bim. In return, let him say how very pleased he was to be Yikh them at the open- in of tbat very fine hall and institute. When he received the invitation of the committee tc be present on this occasion be felt that he should like to show his sympathy with the cause which they had bad so caach at heart, and which many of them had made great sacrifices to carry ont to its present successful issue. (Hear, hear.) He assured them, speaking for his co-diractors as well as himself, that they had beard from time to time with considerable interest of what was being done to complete the building in which they were now met, and which stood as a splendid monument of vibat working men could accomplish for themsel ves by unselfish and united efforts. (Cheers.) He understood that the build- ing, when fully completed and furnished, would invdlve a cost of over ZII,000, and he hoped that in the course of a few years the debt would be cleared, and the hall and institute be entirely free from liability. (úond applause.) He conld not say that he was fnlly acquainted with the puiposeu for which this building would be used, but he took it they were twofold-social and educational. No doubt meetings would be held and facilities afforded for entertainments and rational enjoyment. Another good point about the Institute was that they had a library. Ill tbis was as it ou^ht to be, and if rightly used would be of very"great benefit to all. (Hear, hear.) He sincerely hoped tbat as time went on it would be thought advisable by the committee to arrange for interesting lectures in reference to the calling in which so many of them were engaged. They bad heard a great deal of late years of the education of the working :nan, and he, for one, attached the greatest possible import- ance to it, because it meant increased happiness, more intelligent workmen and better citizens. He expressed a hope that the Aborcynon Workmen's Hall and Institute wonld be the means of win- ning many from spending their evenings in a manner which unfitted tbem for regular work. (Applause.) Speaking as chairman of the com- pany,be might tell them that a very large expe-ndi- tuiebad been incurredin opening up the Aber cynon Colliery,and it was only by obtaining regu- lar and good outputs that a reasonable return conld be hoped for to recoup the company for the amonnt it b. spent in developing the property. Tbey would. therefore, see how important it was for the company that men should work reguli-rly. (Hear. hear.) He was sure they wonld be glad to receive the information that at the last directors' mealing it was decided to vote 200 guineas as a donation to the building fund of the hall and institute. kload and long continued applause.) Councillor J. Powell. Mountain Ash, in an admirable speech dealt with the valae of such institutions in the building up of character. Colonel Lindsay, Mrs Bradley, of Brecon, and Mt Windsor Richards delivered addre-ses, and Mr W. Evans, one of the Workmen's Committee, presented Mr Keen with a silver inkstand, bear- ing an appropriate inscription. An excellent programme of music was con- tributed by the &bftcvnon Male Voice Choir (conductor, Mr D. T, Theopbilus), the School Boy Choir (conductor, Mr D Cynon Evans), and the orchestral band, under the leadership of Mr D. T. Tbeopbilus. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING. The ball is sitnated between the Ynysmeurig- road and Edward-street, and has entrances from b)tb streets. On the ground floor there are four lock-up shops with store rooms, boiler hous. and engine room. The reading room is on the first floor and is 28ft. by 24ft., and on the same floor and adjoining the reading room is a spacious committee room, the division being a movable partition. Thus both rooms can te I easily thrown into one, forming a lesser hall, capable of seating 350 persona. On this floor also are the library, 28it. by 19ft., and a games room, 29ft. by 19ft. On the second floor there i a billiard room, 30ft. hv 24ft.itb two fine tableq, a committee-room, 28ff. by 19ft divided by a foldiug partition, and a thiid room, 29ft. by 19ft., which will be largely used for Friendly Society meetings. Th-t hall, which is one of the fiuest in South Wales* is placed I practically over tbe whole of the institute. It is 80ft. by 68ft., and has a gallery of five tiers capable of accommodating 560 persons. The height of the hall is 32ft, and the stage is 30ft. from front to back. with a 40ft, proscenium. Tho entire hall will accommodate over 2,000 people. The stage will seat a choir numbering 200. The architect, nnder whose supervision the hall has been erected, is Mr P. Gibson,of Abercynon, Messrs Williams Brokers, Ynysvbwl, wete the contractors. Messr? R. Alger and Sons, of Newport, carried ont the clectric installation, jnd ftiessrs Lavertdn and Webb, of Bristol, and Msesrs Riley, Limited, Accrington, supplied the fnrnitare. The cost of the hall and furniture exceeds £ 11,000, and the committee have just given an order for books for the library amount- ing to L250. Although the hall and institute is I entirely owned by the workmen, residents in Aber- cynon will be admitted to all privileges on pay- ment of 2s 6d a quarter. The committee, of which Mr Brace Jones, the manager of the com- pany, is the chairman, are to be warmly con- gratulated npon the successful termination of the undertaking. Presentation to Mr Bruce Jones. In the evening a high clasii miscellaneous con- cert was held in the ball, which was well filled, and during the proceedings Mr J, R. Morgan, cbeckweigher, on behalf of the committee, pre- sented Mr Brace Jones, the manager of the com pany and chairman of the committee since its formation, with a writing desk and cabinet in recognition of his great services to the workmen in connection with the hall.
DEPRAVITY AND DIVORCE. --
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DEPRAVITY AND DIVORCE. Naval Officer's Successful Suit. In the Divorce Court on Monday afternoon a case was heard in which Mr Llewellyn Ridge Jones, a sub-iientenant in tbe Royal Navy, sued for divorce from Blanche Mary Ridge Jones, nee Cooper, on the ground of her adultery with a man unknown. Tbe snit was undefended. Mr Le Bas, counsel for the petitioner, said the facts of the case were somewhat unusual, j The marriage took place on the 29th October, 1904, at Plymouth. When pstitioner VF413 at the Royal Naval Barracks he inade the acquaintance of respondent, who was then a demi-mondaine. There was intimacy and she told him she was enceinte, in consequence of which he married her. j Aftei the marriage he bad to go to London the same day. On bis return she told him that on the nighrof the marriage she had committed mis- conduct with one of his brother officers. He subsequently left her. „ The petitioner gave eriaenae, and evidence was also given to prove adultery with a man un. known. A decree nisi was granted.
OWNERSHIP OF A PENLLERGAER…
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OWNERSHIP OF A PENLLERGAER FIELD. At Swansea County Court on Monday an action was heard in which William Thomas Rosser I' claimed jel from John Jenkins for rent of a field, said to be included in the Penllegaer estate. Plaintiff, who is the 800 of a late gamekeeper to Sir John Llewelyn, said his father had owned the field for many years, and that Jenkins, who was the tenant, had paying rent for it to his father and biB grandfather. The defence wa. that the ownership of the land was in Sir John Llewelyn, and this was a case for. de- claration of title, defendant saying that nn October 17th last he entered into an agreement to t»*ke the land from Sir John. flib Honoar gave judgment for plaintiff. Mr Lleofer Thomas was for plaintiff, and Mr Daviei Williams for the defence.
LLANTRISANT CQL-LIER'S DEBTS.
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LLANTRISANT CQL-LIER'S DEBTS. The first meeting 'of the creditors of William Lewis, collier, New House, Penygawai, Llttntry- saot, was heid at IWerthyr on Monday. The state- ment of affairs showed that the sross liabilities amounted to £ 78 0s 6d, assets £ 13, and the defict- eney £ 65 0s 6d. ency iE65 De 6d.
SWANSEA v. PORT TALBOT.
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SWANSEA v. PORT TALBOT. Younger Port's Successful Rivalry. Speaking at a meeting on Monday Mt Bebenna, the Chamber of Commerce candidate for a seat on the Swansea Harbour Trust.gave an illustration why the Swansea Trust would have to atlopt a forward policy in the matter of dues for coal shipments from the port. In 1903 Port Talbot shipped to St. Nazitire 14,000 tons and Swansea 58,000 tons in 1904, however, Port Talbot shipped 36,000 tons, while Swansea ship- ments dropped to 22,000 tons. In 1905 Port Tal- bot shipped 17,000 tons to Chantenav compared with 57,000 tons from Swansea, bat in 1904 the figures were 46,000 and 12,000 respectively. If, however, the harbonr Lrrsteas moved in the way of a vigorous policy, they would got a lot more Eastern coalers to Swansea, and, farther, retain what they now possessed. He undertook to work strenuously to bring trade to the port, and at home and on the Continent would preach the gospel of Swansea coal.
ANOTHER ROOF COLLAPSE.
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ANOTHER ROOF COLLAPSE. A serious accident occurred on Monday at the chain works of Messrs Hartshorne, Primrose- bill, Netherton, Dadley. Owing to a wall giving way the roof collapsed, the chainmakers working In the bnildinR at the time being buried in debris. Pour men and a boy were badly injured. Michael Hurley, a seaman, was admitted into the Aecident Hospital, Barry Dock, on Monday morning, having fallen down the bold of the as, Persian Prince. Dr. Sixsmith attended the man, who escaped with very slight injuries. There was last night no change in the condi- tion of Mr Austen Chamberlain, who is suffering from a sharp attack of sciatica. He has cancelled all pablic engagements for the next fortnight, and is unable to attend to correspondence, .J1
ATTACK ON GAMEKEEPER.
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ATTACK ON GAMEKEEPER. Thomas Michael James, collier, Ystradgyn- lais, appeared before Messrs E. Bentball and n. Walters on Monday to answer the charge of attempting to irsarder Henry Snow, undergame- keeper to Colonel Googh Mr Leyson, Swansea, I said that Snow is still in Swansea Hospital and unable to appear. He therefore asked for an ad- journment to January 8th if convenient to their j Worships. 'Ibis waa gra-uted, and defendant j aad tbe bailees were bound over accordingly. j
Alleged Embezzlement. I'
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Alleged Embezzlement. I' CARMARTHENSHIRE OFFICIAL CHARGED. At Llandovery Police Court on Monday (before Messrs W. P. Jeffreys and C. P. Lewis), Rees Davies, of Cndwgiin Farm, Caio, was charged with embezzling JEI54 2a 7d on the 4th of April last, and other dates, the property of is employers, the inhabitants of the parish of Convril Caio. Considerable interest was taken in the case. Prisoner had held the office of assistant overseer and collector until May last, when he resigned. Mr D. T. M. Jones, clerk to the Llandovery Gaardians. prosecuted, and Mr Thomas Phillips defended, Mr Jones, in outlining tbe case, said defendant would also be charged with falsifying his accounts. P.C. D. J. Davies, Caio, proved the arrest of the pthoner on the 11th inst. under r. warrant. Prisoner said he expected it every day, and,point- ing to tha word embezzle in the warrant, he said, I didn't do that it ought to be out. In May I suffered a severe illness, and I had a stroke of palsy, and for a time could not speak. I lost my memory, and I a.m not half right yet." He then added, Yon are not going to give me that (pointing to the warrant). Ob, no of conrse I am in yourcustody now." Witness saidl Yes; you are to come with me to Llan- dovery." Ptisoner then said, 441 thought of going to Llandovery this afternoon myself to see Mr Douglas Jones. I have been to my brother-in-law at Borthyn to get a horse to take me down." They-waited some time for bis brother-in-law, and in the meanwhile prisoner drew a letter from his pocket, which he said be had received from the auditor concerning the deficiency, and asked witness to read it. The piiaoner's brother-in-law refused to accom- pany him to Llandovery. air Thomae Davies, Crngybar, overseer for Caio, tiaid that prisoner collected in December X243 14s 3ici, Jannarv E237 14a Oid, February, iCI37 3a 9id, March iC66 lis 2id, April t206 211 5d. Thero was another item of jE9 10s 9d col- lected in May, and there was a* surcharge by the auditor of 17 9a lOct, making a total of JE908 58 8d. The total sum paid to the overseers between the 9th of December and 29th of May waa Enl 139 3d. The collecting deposit book and receipt book corresponded with that, sbowiog a deficiency of JS196 12s 5d. On tbe 29th of May, however, prisoner was entitled to salary and disbursements amounting to iE41 15s 6d. He was also entitled to an item of 14s 4d for rates, which he had en- tered ss collected, but which really had net been collected, making a total of X42 9a lods and after making tbis deduction tbe total deficiency was JET54 2s 7d. Witness was present at the audit held on the 29th November, and saw Rees Davies (prisoner) sign the book produced. He beard the auditor ask prisoner why he did not pay the deficiency, and be replied that he could not pay it. The money was still unpaid. Witness was overseer 21 years ago nben prisoner was first appointed to be assistant. Mr C. Michael, manager of Jones's Bank, Llan- dovery, treasurer to the Llandovery Board of Guardians, proved the amounts paid into the bank. Mr Thomas Millinydd Davies, collector and assistant overseer for tbe parish of Llansawel, proved to assisting the prisoner with his books fiom January last at the request of the auditor. He got the information for the itenm from Reeil Davies (prisoner), his daaghter, and the servant boy. Had prisoner carried out his duties in accordance with the instructions rescribed in tbe order of 1867, there would have been no need for witness to assist him. James Jones, Garth, (Jajo, overseer for that parish last year, identified tht) signatures with the different books as being in priioner's handwriting. Mr William Jones, Bridgend Ion, Caio, produced a receipt showing payments to prisoner by his wife of raIN!, as did also Mr John Jones, Dolaucotby Mill; Mr Daniel Jones, Dyfudfa Mr John Davies, Ynysau, Caio; Mr Walter Jones, Pengaer; and Mr Wm. Rees, Penyrhock, Caio. Prisoner, who reserved his defence, was com- mitted for trial at the January Quarter Sessions. The charge of falsifying the accounts was then goue into. the evidence being practically the same. Ho was committed for trial on this charge also. The Bench intimated that they would accept bail, prisoner in a £ 100, and sureties in X50 each.
MR LLOYD GEORGE AND MR EVAN…
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MR LLOYD GEORGE AND MR EVAN ROBERTS. Our London Welsh correspondent writes :— Mr Lloyd George is the recipient of innumer- able letters and telegrams of congratulation on bid appointment as President of thl Board of Trade. Amongst these communications not the least interesting was the one which he received I from Mr Evan Roberts, the Welsh Revivalist, between whom and the President a very binccre friendship was Btruck some months ago. It will be remembered that in deference to the claims of the two revival meetings to be held at Car- narvon next week, Mr Lloyd George, with the concurrence of the chairman of the VVelsh Par- liamentary party (Sir Alfred Thomas) arranged for the postponement to the following week of the Welsh National Convention, which, it had been proposed to hold on the 28th instant. This consideration of the needs of the revival was <e- ceived with great satisfaction, and be received the news, so said an informant, with that, indescribable gwen (smile) which is one of his cbiefest charms." The gwen eventually broke out into poetry, and the following englyn, which has just reached Mr Lloyd George, was tbe result Hoys! George. Ar fyr yn bybyr y bo-cei cwnaa Y Gabinat fftmmio "At Lloyd Gborge," meda ei Wisd o--aymeriad Heb ball i'w gariad-Pwy eill ei gcro I E. R. Accompanying the englyn was the following characteristic letter; Penygroes, Gogledd Cymru. Rbag. 12.:1905. Anwyl GyfaiIl. Ca.niaeewoh i mi eich llon- gyfarch yn y llwyddiant presenol, yr hwn sydd yn anxbydedd fawr i cbwi, a thrwy hyny yn wir anrbydedd i wlad boetb a chrwir y Cymro. Doethineb y goruchaf fyddo i eich cadw a'ch codi yn y dyfodol. Hyn yn fyr mewn diolch a dytnnniadaugoren. — Yreiddoch "i godi y wlad." Evan Roberts. ME", Lloyd George, although he has never severed bis connection with the little Baptist Church at Criccieth, of which his nncle, Mr Richard Lloyd, is the tower and strength, is whilst he is in London an aetive member of the Welsh Baptist Church at Castle-street, Oxford Circus. Last Sunday evening Mr Lloyd George, was he has frequently done in the past, delivered a short but impressive address on :the religious aspect of national questions, and thanked the members of the church, wbo, on the proposal of Mr Price, supported by Mr John Hinds, had passed a vote of cocgratnlation on his appoint- ment, with the expression of an earnest desire that he may long be spared to aid and promote the principles of social and religious freedom.
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AFTER TEN YEARS. Married ten years and had seven children." This was wbat Mrs Catherine Sullivan told the Cardiff magistratesOnMondaywas hsrexperience, and on top of this ebe complained that her bus- band, Henry Sullivan, bad beaten bar. On Saturday last he strucs her on tho head with his fist, threw her down, and kicked her. Prisoner made counter-allegations against his wife, who strenuously denied them, and the magistrates adjourned the case for a month, advising the couple to try and live amienbly together, but at the same time warning defendant against being brought np again for assaulting bis wife.
iNew Regime at Whitehall .
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New Regime at Whitehall CLOSE OF COERCION POLICY. Montgomeryshire Reassured. A deputation from Montgomeryshire, consist- ing of Mr Hugh Lewis, Newtown, and Mr Richard Jones, Pendinas, who were accompanied by tbe Right Hon. D. Lloyd oreorge (President of the Board of Trade) and Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., waited upon the Secrelaryof the Board of Education on Monday with reference to tbe educational deadlock which bas arisen in that county. The interview (says onr London Welsh corres- pondent) was of the most satisfactory character, tbe deputation receiving an assurance that the grants earned by the schools are bencefortbto be pIIid without deduction to the County Council direct. This implies tbat the application of the Defaulting Authorities Act to Montgomeryshire will now cease and the cause of the County Council's protest has thus been removed. It hu been ascertained that the grants which have already been paid to the County Council and grants which are accruing and will shortly be paid will be ample to pay the teachers' salaries due at tbe end of this quarter witbeut impinging on the rates, and it is understood that it will be proposed by the leaders of the Progressive party on the County Oouncil at tbe adjourned meeting of tbe Council to be held on the 18th of January that cheques be drawn for the teachers' salaries Eor tbe quarter ending 31st December, 1905. In the foregoing announcsment, which may be taken as authoritative, it will be gathered that a new spirit has been already imparted into tbe idminiatration of the Education Act by the new President of the Board of Education. It is per fectly clear from tbis Mr Riuell is not going io carry out tbe aId policy of ruthlessly tramp- ling 08 the rights of local authorities, and in aU Dtobabi'.ity there will shortly be still farther levelopmeats in other cases where the Defanlt- ng Authorities Act is in operation or bas been threatened to be put into operation.
Tinplate Prosperity. .
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Tinplate Prosperity. 427 MILLS IN OPERATION. At the end of November there were 427 milla jperating in tbe tinplate industry, a larger Bum- ber, according to the Labour Gazette," than at any previous time during the period 1896- L905. The maximum year of that period waa L9GO. when 384 mills were in operation. There was an increase in mills at work in comparison with the corresponding month of list year of 27. The volume of production, however, should not be lolely measured for comparative purposes by the number of mills at work, inasmuch as produc- tion per mill is much larger now than it formerly was. The prosperity of the tinplate industry wonld also be greater than it is but for excep- tionally adverse causes, such, for instance, as the disturbances in Russia, that country during the last 11 months having taken less black pl&ta and tinplate to the extent of 14,425 tons than in the corresponding period of last year. The high price of block tin is another factor that has told against expansion. present the p ice is JE165 10s per ton, and daring the whole year it bas ruled exceptionally high. Indeed, the present price of block tin has not been touched since 1888, when it was j6170 per ton.
MERTHYR TOWN COUNCIL.
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MERTHYR TOWN COUNCIL. PROPOSAL TO ISSUE STOCK. Gift by Sir W. T. Lewis. A meeting of Merthyr Town Coorseil was hel" )0 Monday evening, the Mayor (Alderman E. Mori el I) presiding. The Fina.nce Committee mbmitted a statement showing tuttt the total indebtedness was £396,74711>: Id. This amount sn the present estimated population of the dis- trict gave a aebt per head of £5 78 5.4d, apart from the parish indebtedness fcr Poor La" pur- poses. The liabilities incurred by the Council in the past 18 months accounted to £58,607, to which were to be added £5,650 for the Central [soiation Hospital and £30,000 for the High Level aqueduct. Daring next year £ to,COO would be spent in connection with new schools, ziving a total of £109,257. If the amount of £ 50^650 which woold shortly be taken no war. idded to tbe preaent indebtedness, it would raae the debt pec bead to The committee Accepted tbe report, and recommended tbat » committee be appointed to consider the advisa- bility of issuing stock. Alderman E. Edward., T.P., gave notice of motion to the effect that ipplicatio n be made to the Local Government Board to extend the borougu boundary so as to include Bedlinog, Trelewis, and Nelson. The following letter, addressed to the Mayor, was read from Sir William Thomas Lewis :— The Mardy: Aberdare. December 8th. Sir,—I am desirous of perpetuating the memory of tbe pioneers of tbe South Wales iteam coal trade, Robert and Lacy Thomas, of Wannwylit, by the erection in the parish of Met" tbyr Tydfil, where the trade originated in 1828, some object usefalfor the inhabitants, and if tbe Mayor and Corporation of Meithyr will pro- vide site immediately south of St. Tydfil's Churchyard I shall be glad to erect a suitabla fonntain thereon and present it to my native town in tbe first year of its incorporation.—I bave the bononr to be, yoar most obedient sei- vant, W. Thomas Lewis," The Mayor moved tbat the Council record itt thanks, and that tbe borough engineer be in itracted to meet any representative Sir William, might send over. (Hear, bear.) Mr Frank James, in seconding, said tbat Sir William had always endeavoured to help them in Mertbyr, and had gone much further than any other largo landowner or colliery proprietor, anc! beinceEefy thanked him. Mr J. M. Berry and Alderman. D. Evans supported, and tbe motion was carried unanimously.
DEATH OF A DEVON HERO.
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DEATH OF A DEVON HERO. Hew a V.C. Was Won. General George Nicholas Cbsnner, V.C., who has passed away at bis home in North Devon, after a long illness, won his cross in the Malay Peninaala in 1875. He was at tbe tims attached tg tbe 1st Goorkhas, who formed part of the Maaccan column. The road followed by the force led across the Bnkit Patus Pass. and this position was known to be occnpied by the enemy, though owing to the contours of the country and the density of the jungle, it was impossible to ascertain without close approach either the nnsiber of the foe or the strength of bis defences. Major Channor was chosen to go forward in command of a party of his regiment and obtain what information he conld on these points. So carefally did he carry out this reconnais- sance that be was able to get at the back of the enemy's position, which he found to consist of a solid loop-holed, log-fort, surrounded by a. for- midable bamboo palisade. Creeping close up to the stockade be ascertained that no guard waa mounted on that side, and that the defenders whose voices he conld bear distinctly, were en- gaged in cooking their food. Major Channer, who had come so far alone, now beckoned to his men, who were lying hidden in the jungle, and the whole party eteaJthily joined him, They then flung themselves on tbe palisading, and had effected an entrance before the Malays had had time to recover from their surprise. The leadec. wbo got into tbe enclosure before anyone else, shot tbe first man who attempted resist- ance dead with bis revolver, and the place was soon cleared of its defenders. In his despatch describing the operations the officer commanding the colnmn said that if it had not been for the coolness, foresight, and intrepi- dity of Major Channer in capturing tbe Btockade i this way great loss of life must have occurred, as the thickness of the jangle and the steepness of the pass rendered the use of artillery impracticable, and a bayonet charge wonld have been necessary. For this gallant deed be wac decorated with tbe Victoria Cross.
BOAT GAVE A LURCH.
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BOAT GAVE A LURCH. Labourer Drowned at Cardiff. On Monday an inquest was held at the Cardiff Town Hall by Mr E. B. Reece, coroner, on the body of Thomas William Podd (51). laboarei* employed by Messrs Thomai Diamond and Co., who was drowned in the East Dock on Saturday. According to the evidence Podd was Bending* boat Jaden with deals, when the oar slipped. In trying to recover the oar the boat gave a larch, and he fell into the water. A rope waa thrown to him, but he coald, not catch hold of tt, and be was drowned. Tbe Coroner commented on the fact tbat it waa a dangerous thing to HCUJl whilst standing, and be had held many inquests in conseqaence. One of the jurymen replied that it was very difficult to scull while sitting. A verdict of "Aocidental death was returned.
AFTER" THE MATCH.#
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AFTER" THE MATCH. # Missed His Watoh. Visiting Cardiff on Saturday for the great ball match, Howell Thomas, a. young man belonging to Aberdare, afterwards met a wo man t with whom be went to a house in Taff-street. There they were joined by William Oatridge, a young collier from Dinas, and four other men, and had some drink together. Thomas went to sleep, and on awaking some time after midnight discovered that his watch and chain weie miss- ing. He reported his loss to Detective-Sergeant Kellett, who at five o'clock on Sunday morning found Oatridge in St. Mary-street. When charged with the theft Oatridge handed the watch to the officer, stating that he had taken it for safety." Prisoner now pleaded not gnilty, but when told he woald have to be committed for ttiaf at the Quarter Sessions, be altered his plea, and was committed to prison for one month,
CKLISTER'S DRINK.
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CKLISTER'S DRINK. John James Hashes, a well-known charactw from Gelli, was before the Yetrad magiatratet on. Monday on a charge of obtaining drink, he being on the black list." Hughes was dis. covered at tbe Ystrad Hotel drinking beer. What have yoa there ?" queried tbe officcr. "A drink," replied Hashes, "and lam going to get one." Superintendent Colo said defendant was placed on tb6 biack list in Febrnary of 1903. There were 64 conviction* against bim altogether. The Stipendiary 1m. posed a fine ot 20s or 14 days' imprisonment.