The Cardiff Times

Gas-lime as a Remedy for Eel-worms. Gas-lime has been proved to be a good pre- ventive against Eel-worm attack to the To- mato plant. About i cwt. (281b.) is sufficient for a cart load of soil. It should be well mixed with the soil so as to distribute it evenly through the whole mass, giving the heap two or three turnings before using, so as to expose the centre of the heap to the influence of the atmos- phere to get rid of the poisonous properties of the gas-lime before it comes in contact with the young roots. The soil will be ready for use in March if the lime is added at once. If the soil has previously grown Tomatoes, Cu- cumbers, or Melons, be rareful to pick out every bit of root and burn it, because the Eel- worms will remain alive in everv portion that is left in the soil. Decomposing plants and roots are frequently to be found teeming with both worms and eggs. Cleansing and Pruning of Vines. Give daily attention to any Grapes which may be still hanging on the vines, removing all berries showing signs of decay, says a writer in the Gardener's Chronicle." Do not allow the heat to fluctuate, but keep the atmosphere somewhat dry. Complete as soon as possible the pruning of all vines from which the fruit has been removed. I do not recommend close pruning, especially if the vines are weak., Leave two buds at the base of each shoot, one of which can be rnbbed off when the vines start into grofvth. Ail vine rods, after they have been primed, require to be thoroughly washed with hot water and Gisburst compound whether they have been infested with insect peats or not, but they should not be peeled unless they have been attacked with red spider, bug, &c. Wash and cleanse thoroughly all the woodwork and glass, and paint the wood- work if this is necessary. Remove the loose soil from the surface of the borders right down to the roots, making bare some of the latter. When this has been done, apply a. top-dressing with fresh loamy soil, in which has been mixed some approved vine manure and mulch the surface with moss-litter or manure from an old Mush- room bed, placing the material lin. or2in. thick. When this has been done. tic the rods into po- sition, and the house will then be ready for starting when desired. Garden Trees and Snow Pictures. To the garden lover the snow brings new sen- sations of delight. The pure white crystals carpeting the ground, resting on every twig and branch, smoothing rough parts of stems, and frosting the crowns of every garden erection, form charming garden scenes, quaint, fresh, and luemorable. The brilliant orange-red berries of Hippopbae rhamnoides, the 8ea Buckthorn, seem more than usually striking peeping through the snow. and the beauty of the sil- very-leaved bush in summer is eclipsed by the winter aspect of the handsome tree when snow time comes. This sturdy Sea Buckthorn, which withstands the adverse influences of salt" breezes. and nourishes near the sea, is worthy of a place amongst the trees of inland gardens, wheie its appropriate position is near water. A relative of the Oieaster, or Wild Olive, it is highly ornamental. But to ensure an abun- dance of berries in autumn and winter, both male and female trees must be included in the garden collection. Each tree is of one sex, and a pair are necessary to ensure full crops of the bright seeds. Another berry-bearing garden I favourite Cratcegus pyracantha, the Fiery Thorn, acquires especial beauty when the snow comes to decorate its evergreen leaves and give added effectiveness to its scarlet fruit, beloved of birds. This popular thorn tree deserves the tavour it enjoys for many reasons, and perhaps most of its cheerful willingness to thrive in town gardens, where it clothes many garden walls with glory. The Yuccas, standing about bravely •' tndtepehdent fend* a'cvne, with'dfefiabt spikes. like massed bayonets, acquire unique effect in snow time. But perhaps the palm of charm must be awarded to the handsome Cedars, whose dark stemr and foliage are very striking under a thick coverlet of snow. The Culture of Hellebores. Christmas Rosésare deep-rooting plants, and will n(,t tolerate mcuh moving or repot- ting. Where they are grown in pots for Hovel- ing under glass the pots should be of sufficient size to permit of years of continuous growth without disturbance of the roots. In the open it is best to devote a shaded and sheltered site to a. permanent plantation under a wall or at the foot of a mound. Deep tillage of the site is necessary to the highest success. If the ground is trenched three spades deep, and stored with an ample supply of well-matured dung and turfy loam, the appreciation of the plants at flowering time will be very evident. Planting must be done in spring as soon as flowering is over. New plants are made by dividing the old rootstocks. It is not worth while for an amateur to raise plants from seed. They develop so slowly tha.t it requires several years to make established plants. After flower- ing the roots of Christmas Roses should be nourished with water and manure, and not neglected or allowed to go dry. The flowers of the common Christmas Hose are pure wax white, decorated with pale gold central tuft of stamens and antlers in an emerald setting. The stalks are ruddy and pretty, and the buds daintily tinted green. There are other varieties of Helleborus, some sweet-scented. Onion Mildew. This well-known disease occurs wherever the onion is cultivated. The first sign of the disease is the appearance of small, scattered, yellowish patches on the leaves. These patches gradually increase in size, and blend with each other, until finally the entire leaf presents a sickly yellow appearance, and becomes thickly covered with a white powder. This has the ap- pearance of hoar-frost, but soon changes to a dingy lilac colour. The powder consists of the spores of the fungus, the spores being produced in immense numbers, and soon infesting neigh- bouring plants. If a diseased leaf is examined with a good pocket lens the spores will be seen to be produced on branched threads, which emerge through the stomata of the leaf, and form a miniatuer forest on its surface. During the early stage of the disease, the fungus exer. cises a very marked stimulating effect on the growth of the onion. This is shown by the rapid increase in length of that portion situated between the top of the bulb and the base of the loaves. This abnormaJly elongated portion is spoken of as the neck." The presence tit this neck is a certain sign of the existence of the disease. As the disease progresses all growth of the bulb is arrested but the bulb itself is not attacked hence, if the fungus appears when the onions are fully grown, or nearly so, the crop is not destroyed. On the other hand, when attacked during the early stage of growth, as is usually the case, the crop is completely de- stroyed unless preventive measures are applied. Preventive Measures. The Secretary of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries has issued a pamphlet dealing with the Onion mildew, and suggesting the following preventive ineasures:-All plants showing a trace of disease should be removed 50 nd burnt, and the healthy surrounding plants, or preferably the entire crop, should b= dredged with a nurture of powdered quicklime and sulphur, in the proportion of one of time to two of sulphur. The dredging may be done by placing the mixture in a muslin bag and shak- ing it over the plants, or by specially-made bellows or other contrivances now on the market. The work should be done when the plants are covered with dew. It is very iIn- portant that, as far as practicable, every trace of diseased onions should be collected and burnt, and pot thrown on the manure heap or into the piggery, ff such are allowed to decay on the land, a recurrence of the disease is almost certain, as a second form of fitrgus-fruit is produced in the decaying tissues of the leaves. This fruit remains unchanged until the following season, or, if deeply buried, may remain so for several years, and when again brought to the surface in the ordinary routine of cultivation germination takes place, and if onions happen to form the crop, infection follows.

HINTS TO AMATEURS. Continue to lift Rhubarb roots for forcing in succession. If they are lifted and allowed to remain on the surface of the ground, fully exposed to frost, thus receiving as decided a check as possible before introducing them to beat, they will usually be found to respond more readily to the influence of the forcing- house. Seakale may be forced with excellent results on the established beds, if the leaves are re- moved in autumn as soon as they are decayed, giving the crowns every facility to become thoroughly ripened before covering them with the pots. A good depth of well- mixed litter and leaves must be plaoed over and about the pots to secure perfect darkness, and a moderate beat from 45deg. to 4Sdeg. As a number only of the plants will be re- quired for forcing at one time, the remainder should be protected with a covering of leaves bo prevent the ground becoming frozen, for if this were to happen, greater heat and a longer period would afterwards be required to induce the pUnts to grow.

AMD OTHERS WANTED TO THEIR ADVANTAGE. The undermentioned persons are wanted in connection with the estates of deceased persons. Any inquiry relating to one of these notices must be accompanied by a cutting from this paper of the announcement to which it refers. and the distinctive letters and number should be repeated in the communication. Questions will be replied to as qnickly as practicable, but not necessarily in the next issue. Answers will appear in this column only, and it will be useless to ask for a reply By post. Farmer. Edward, who left Market Drayton in 1898. and is believed to have gone to Birm- ingham, or any other heir of Catherine Jane Llewellyn, of Calcott Villa, Binton, Salop, deceased, wanted immediatetyby the exeeu- tors. T.P. 2,490 Graham, Hugh Crawford Clarke, a native of Liverpool, last heard of at Harwood Island, Clarence River, New South Wales, hair dresser, or, if dead, his personal representa- tives, wanted in connection with the estate of Jane Graham, deceased. L.L. 2.491 Robinson, or Coombe, Hannah Martin, married at Woolwich, May, 1878, to James Robinson, a gunner in the R.A. Next of kin wanted immediately. L.L. 2,492 Smith. John Brookma.n. late of Melbourne Australia, deceased. Brothers and sisters, or other personal representatives, wanted to their advantage. L.L. 2,493 Clay. Mafy Ann Redmile, formerly of Rolles- ton-street, Swindon, and later of Folkestone. Children wanted to claim residue of an estate. L.L. 2.494 Lamley, John, late of 2. Bryanstone Mews, London, formerly employed at the Royal West-end Riding School, Seymour Place, London. Relatives wanted to their ad vantage. L.L. 2,495 Wilson, Florence and Catherine, daughters of Atkinson Mowbray Wilson, wanted to their advantage. L.P. 2,496 Way, Mrs Mary, formerly of Hollowaf, after- wards of Camden Town, London, wanted to claim JE50 bequeathed to her by Charles Taylor, 3, Loraine-road, Hollowav, deceased. T.D. 2.497 Perriton, Margaret, daughter of Charles Perri- ton, formerly of 101, Heath-road, Clapham, London, and later of 117, Francis-avenue, Southsea, Hants, deceased, or, if dead, her children, wanted at once. S. 2,498 Plummer, or Chiicompton, William Arthur, who about 12 years ago resided at Moule, Springfield, St. Louis, U.S.A., wanted in England to his advantage. T.D. 2,499 West, Harriett, daughter of Harriett. Howard, wanted to her advantage. T.D. 2,500 Ferris. Robert, farmer and market gardener, of East Flamboro, Wentworth. Ontario. Canada, deceased. The said Robert Ferris was bora near Plymouth. England, in 1830, and died unmarried. Next of kin wanted immediately. W.M.N. 2,501 Lee. Lizzie, wife of Lee Lee, who resided at Macdonaldtown in 1882, wanted at once to her advantage. S.M.H. 2,502 Davies, George, son of Charles and Elizabeth Davies (all the description given in official notice) wanted to his advantage. L.P. 2,503 Sim, John, late of the Bank of Liverpool, Bootle, and of 57, Brunswick-road, Altrinc- ham, wanted to his advantage. L.P. 2,504 Young, or Courts, John, son of Isabella Coutts, sometime a servant at Springfield Farm, Bon- hard, Perth, wanted to his advantage. S.N. 2,505

REPLIES. Greenwood (L.L. 2,468>•—The notice you read contained an the description given in the officialndTertisement. if you write Messrs Lawford and Co., solicitors, 23, Austin Friars, London. K.C., they may be able to answer your query. Richardson (M. 2:473).—The notice is issued by the Chancery Division of the High Court, and we have given all the particulars neces- sary to identification contained in it. You would need to employ a solicitor, but that would be useless unless you can connect your- self with the deceased person, and it must be done quickly. AHen (S.M.H. 2,381).—The James Allen wanted in Australia is the son of the late James Allen, of Moranding, near Kilmore, Victoria. If your James Allen is that person write us again.

MERTHYR SHOP ASSISTANTS. Mr Seddon, M.P., on Some Crying Grievances. LETTER FROM MR KErR HARDIE, M.P. A well-attended meeting was held at Wesley Chapel. Merthyr, on Tuesday, under the aus- pices of the Shop Assistants' Union. The objects of the meeting were to strike a blow at the living-in system and the radius clause agree- ment, and to stimulate organisation. Mr G. P. Roberts, Pontypridd, presided, and Mr P. G. Hoffman moved a resolution expressing great pleasure at the inclusion of shop assistants in the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, pledging non-Unionists to join the Union, and inviting the public to do what they could to help the Onion when they made a strong and living protest against the living-in system which will shortly be made throughout Wales. Mr Hoffman insisted that the living-in system was wrong in principle. They wanted to be paid for their work in hard cash in the same way as all other workers were paid. (Applause.) He gave instances from Cardiff and Penarth where assistants were given food which thy could not eat, and when thy were found buy- ing food from outside they were summarily dismissed. Alderman Enoch Morrell (ex-Mayor of Merthyr) seconded the resolution, as a Trade Unionist. The workers, he said, had a common cause to fight fur, and they should stand shoulder to shoulder. (Applause.) Mr Seddon. M.P., in supporting the resolu- tion, said that it was with the goodwill of every section of the House of Commons that shop assistants were included in the Workmen's Compensation Act. As for future legislation, he was confident that the results of the inquiry into the Truck Act would create a revolution in the ideas of Parliament with reference to shop life in this country. He objected to living in because it robbed the individual of the rights of citizenship, because it was vieious from a moral, physical, and social standpoint, because it was dishonest. They were robbed out of a fund almost sufficient to grant old age pensions for every shop assistant on attaining the age of 60. They had been singled out to be the victims of the continua- tion of the Truck Act system, which had been abolished by Parliament long years ago for every other worker in the country. He saw that a very great deal was expected of them which was not expected of other workers, and as Mr John Barns recently said, they had to dress like dukes on the wages of dustmen. (Laughter.) Not only was the standard of education expected to be very high among shop assistants, but they had to be all things to all men and furthermore, they had to be particularly veracious to the employer himself, while having elastic consciences in the Interests of the master's proSts. They got U salary" for all this instead of wages— they were ashamed to call it wages. And then they got thrown upon the scrap heap sooner than any other class of worker too old at 40 had years ago struck dis- may into the hearts of shop assistants. Let them think what had become of shop assistants whom they had known and who had grown old. There was tragedy in the history of the distributing trade, and he urged his hearers to combine to ameliorate their condition. (Applause.) The resolution was carried unanimously. Mr W. T. Rees moved a resolution against the radius clause agreement, in which an appeal was made for support for the Union in the action they were taking in trying to secure a modification of the agreement imposed by the Public Benefit Boot Company upon their managers. This was seconded by Mr Havard. president of the Merthyr branch, and supported by Mr W. C. Anderson, and carried unani- mously. Mr J. Keir Hardie, M.P., wrote I trust the meeting may be a successful one, and that the workmen of the town and the public generally will join in an emphatic protest. Had I been in the habit 01 buying boots from this firm I should certainly have withdrawn my custom until the agreement you complain of had been withdrawn or modified. I may add that I wrote Mr Leonard, the manager of the firm, on this matter some days ago, and in his reply, whilst thanking me for the courteous tone of my letter, he defends his agreement. In these circtonstaacef there is nothing for it but to fight the thing through, and for Trade Unionists to stand by shop auistantsuntil they win. (Loud applause.) The resolution was carried unanimously. J

FIRE AT LLANDOVERY COLLEGE A fire broke out at Llandovery College on Tuesday evening. Prompt and effective measures were taken by the men in charge, and the fire was extinguished before the town fire brigade arrived. Fortunately little damage was done, and there wili be no interference with the arrangements for the return of the students next week.

THE DOCTOR'S RECIPE. Carrnntbread should always contain a sufficiency- of fruit. Sir'Francis Lakingrecommends the combina- tion of one part of currant* with three parts of dough; these proportions give us a bread liberally enriched with currants and in every way calculated to promote health and aid digestion. Currant bread should be thinly cut; by this means the fruit sliced through, an 1 the bread is not only more deliciousiy flavoured but alio looJti much nicer tbaa whoa cat

Boy Smokers. ) L.C.C MEDICAL OFFICER. A Striking Report. By the courtesy of tho clerk we have been .supplied with a copy of the re- port of the Public Health Committee of the London County Council, The medical officer (education) in his report under the heading of Temperance gives a telling demonstration of the evil done to growing lads by smoking. He states that Cigarette manufacturers hold out inducements in the way of photographs, foreign stamps, or prize coupons to children, to purchase these cigarettes." The medical officer, continuing, states that We believe the definite effect of tobacco is that it interferes with nutiritton and growth, and particularly with the evolution of the highest nervous centres which are attaining full functions in later childhood so that the moral character is apt to be weakened. Palpitation and inability for exertion are frequently seen and it is said that in addition to mere slackness, which is common, a peculiar condition of indifference and apathy is. noticed in many boys that smoke. In addition to this there is sometimes difficulty in vision, the acuity presenting due variations from normal, and the writing being affected. This is capable of demon- stration, the illustrations (which are repro- duced herewith) showing samples of how cigarette -smoking boys in the same class, the first illustrating the deteriorated writing, and later, recovery on giving up tobacco." The first specimen of writing reproduced was that of A.H., aged 12 years, and afecholar in standard VI. It was taken in March, 1905. and showed want of alignment and some ataxic characters, which did not appear to be due to any colour scotoma. A.H. acknowledged that he smoked to a considerable extent, but a year later, after he had abandoned the habit, he wrote the next clear copy. The second case was that of J.S., aged 13, a class-mate of A.H., was a year older, viz., 13. Both his handwriting and smoking habits were similar to those of the first lad, but after abstaining his handwriting improved to the extent shown by the last specimen. His hands were steady, and his teacher said that his general character was im- proved. The medical officer concludes this section of his report with very telling statement. He says •.— The boy who wants to do accurate work of any kind will eschew tobacco. But for the full development of the highest mental qualities which make up moral control, as weU as for the sake of good physique, there shiuld be legislation to prevent the use or purchase of tobacco by young persons."

MARRIED > WOMEN TEACHERS. MONMOUTHSHIRE'S DECISION. To be Dispensed With as Circumstances Permit. Alderman John Daniel, Jp., presided at a meeting of Monmouthshire Education Com. mittee on Wednesday. On the question of married women teachers the Elementary Edu- cation Committee recommended That it is desirable, in order to make provision from time to time by way of appointments for trained and certificated teachers of the Education Com- mittee, that the services of married women teachers be dispensed with when and wherever the circumstances of the d grouped areas permit." Mr Dauncey, secretary, reported un the in- sufficient accommodation at Machen Schools, stating that 85 per cent. of the Monmouthshire children at Machen attended the Glamorgan School. The committee had failed to secure temporary premises, and had decided to pur- chase a movable iron structure to accommo- date 300 children. Miss M. A. Jones, Rhymney, was appointed head mistress of the New Tre- degar Infants' School. Milking ,Competitions,- Reporting on the competitive- examinations in milking, the examiner (Mr Clifton, Bristol) said great interest was centred in the classes, and the committee were doing good work in awarding prizes. With reference to the report of H.M. inspec- tor on the unsatisfactory and inadequate accommodation at the Malpas Non-provided Infants' School, Mr Dauncey said a census of the children living in the district had been taken, and he found .that the managers had done nothing to improve the position. It was resolved to inform the managers that if ade- quate accommodation was not provided within three months the cooamittee would cease to maintain the school. Amended County Scheme. A letter was read from the Board of Educa- tion enclosing copies of draft scheme to amend tha county scheme, to enable the committee to pay out of the residue of the income of the Jones Grammar School foundation the-follow- ing sums :—To the governors of the Monmouth Grammar School, 1600 to the governors of the Monmouth High School for Girls, JE300 to the governors of the Jones West Monmouthsbire School, JE500. With regard to the remaining recommendations of the committee for altera- tions of the county scheme, the Board stated that as these affected the general provisions of the county scheme as a whole it would be necessary that applications should be received from all the various bodies of school managers before proceeding to amend the schftme in those directions, adding that the present limited scheme should be proceeded with-

WIFE CLAIMED TiiE GOODS. At Cardiff County Court, on Wednesday, before Judge Owen, an" interpleader, case was heard which presented some unusual features. Thomas Birtles, of Hanley, Staffs., was the claimant, and Myott, Sons and Co.. of Co- bridge, Staffs., were the execution creditors, and the claim was under a marriage settlement executed by J. Fletcher, now re- siding in Brunel-street, Cardiff, Messrs Myott had obtained judgment against Fletcher for £25 for goods supplied in the way of trade, but upon their issuing an. execution the furniture was claimed by Fletcher's wife under the marriage settlement. -Mr A Parsons (instructed by Mr N. Myott, Hanley) appeared for the ex- ecution creditors, and Mr Sankey (instructed by Mr G. F. Forsdike, Cardiff) was for the claimant. Mrs Fletcher gave evidence to the effect that she was married in January, 1901, and under a marriage settlement her hhandassigned to her all the furniture and effects then in a house in Longton, Staffordshire. They afterwards removed to Barry and Cardiff, and the furni- ture was seized in Cardiff by the high bailiff. In cross-examination by Mr Parsons, witness said she carried on business as a glass and china. merchant in Cardiff, her husband being an auc- tioneer, selling on commission. The marriage settlement was arranged because her husband was a widower with several children, and she wanted protection if the marriage turned out unhappily." Mr Birtles (the claimant in the original action, was the trustee, and he was a traveller in the Potteries. Mr Birtles was not present. He had known her and her husband for some years. His Honour, after examining the document which assigned the furniture to Mrs Fletcher, pointed out that the date on the stamp was August, 1897. Mr Parsons And she says the marriage took place in 1901. (To witness): When was it stamped ? Witness A few days after it was drawn. Mr Parsons Have you your marriage lines with you ? Witness Not with me, but I can get them in half an hour. On the application of Mr Parsons his Honour adjourned the case to give Mrs Fletcher an opportunity of fetchingthe marriage certificate. This Mrs. Fletcher did: and on her return the certificate was handed to his Honour. Mr Parsons then contended that there was no evidence to identify the articles assigned in the marriage settlement with those which had been seized by the High Bailiff, and als6 commented on the fact that the trustee had not been called nor the husband. Mr Sankey: The husband is in court if you would like to call him. Mr Parsons I am a little too long-headed for that. (Laughter.) Proceeding, he sub mfttted that the settlement was not a bona- fide transaction, but a common or garden sham or swindle." Mr Sankey contended that there was no rea- son why his Honour should not believe Mrs Flefcher, who had come to court and given her evidence in a very straightforward way. His Honour asked why Mr Sankey had not called the husband. Mr Sankey replied that he considered he had proved his case by the evidence of Mrs Fletcher. His Honour decided against claimant,not, he said, because he disbelieved Mrs Fletcher, but in all cases of this kind, when goods were taken in execution for debt due by the hus- band the wife claimed them, the evidence must be the clearest that could be given. There was certainly a doubt in the marriage settlement, because there was no schedule attached to it of the goods alteged to have been assigned. He theteiire gave judgment for the execution creditors, with costs.

The work of widening the street at Landore, often spoken of as a death trap, has now been commenced, »

I ENGINEER AND BUTCHER. Roath Friends Fall Out. Oscar Percy Rees. engineer, of 5, Richard- street, Cathays, was charged (before the Cardiff Stipendiary) on W3duesday with assaulting J. William Hicks, butcher, of 59. Albany-road, on Christmas morning. Mr C. P. Cadle appeared for the prosecutor, and Mr Harold M. Lloyd defended. Mr Lloyd remarked at the outset that the assault was admitted. Complainant stated that the aassult was committed between 11 and 12 o'clock on Christ- mas morning in his sitting-room. Defendant knocked at the door, and said that he had had a letter from Mrs Hicks, and he wanted to know what accusations he (complainant) had been making against him. His reply was that he did not wish to hae anything to say to him. Defendant then asked if he should say what be had to say on the doorstep, and he replied, Yes," but his wife requested Rees to enter the house. Defendant stated that be had heard certain rumours, but he (witness)denied hav- ing heard them. Defendant challenged him to fight as a man, and to deny what he had never said. Witness then received a blow in the left eve, and Was knocked over the sofa- On getting up defendant dealt" him another blow, which nearly stunned him. Subsequently witness opened his sitting-room door and jumped over the garden wail. Witness had previously spoken about defendant's visits to his house. On De- cember 6th Rees caused no end of disturbance between him and his wife, and was the cause of their separating. On that occasion he ordered h'm out of the shop, and told him never to set foot on his premises again. Mr Lloyd: As a matter of fact, this man lived in your house for a number of years ?— No. not a number of years. Well, for some time ?—Yes. He was on considerable terms of friendship with you and your wife ?—Yes. He was a friend of mine, but I can see he was not a friend at the fin ish. At any rate you accused this man of com- mitting adultery with your wife ?-Never, not to a living soul. Your wife wrote to him, and at her request he came to the house to ask you about it 1— Yes. I suggest that you said he had committed adultery, and that he thereupon struck you ?— I never told anynne such a thing. Let Rees bring his witnesses to prove it. Mr Lloyd told the Stipendiary that defendant called on Christmas morning in consequence of the letter he received from Mrs Hicks. It was owicg to the charge that complainant made against him that defendant lost his temper and struck him. The Stipendiary fined Rees £ 2 and costs, or one month.

GIRL-CYCLIST AND MOTORIST. Sequel to a Cardiff Collision. A running-down case. in which a female bicyclist and a male motor-cyclist were inter- ested, came before Judge Owen at Cardiff County Court on Wednesday. Mr George David appeared for the plaintiff, Clara Prosser, and Mr Lewis Morgan for the defendant, George Morgan, and the claim was for X12 15s for damages and personal injuries. Plaintiff stated that on September 8th she was cycling from Carlisle-street into Splott- road when the defendant, on a motor-cycle, ran into the back wheel of her machine, sending her flying almost under a tramcar. He gave no warning of his approach. Witness's bicycle was damaged, and the estimated cost of repairs was P,2 15s. Her arm was bruised and was dressed at the Infirmary. Replying to Mr Lewis Morgan, plaintiff aid she was a parlourmaid. She claimed L10. for personal injuries, although her employer had not deducted her wage* during the time she was absent from her duties. It was also true bhat she first of all offered, through her solicitor, to accept XS 2s in settlement of her claim. That, she explained, was before her illness. Defendant's explanation was that if he had not altered his course the plaintiff would have collided with the tramcar. He was only going at the rate of five miles an hour. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for E5 15s and costs.

YNYSBOETH SQUABBLE. Sunday night week must have been very exciting at Ynysboeth. At Aber- :ynon on Wednesday 15 summonses and onses were down for hearing. Bridget Raffatty, Mary Raffatty, Eliza- beth Raffatty, Catherine Raffatty, and Tames Raffatty summoned Catherine Fury, lom Fury, Mary Fnry, Ann Mochyn, and Bryant Fury for assault, etc. There were cross- mmmonses against the Raffattyites. Mr James Phillips, solicitor, Pontypridd, appeared for the Furies, and Mr J. W. Lewis, solicitor, Merthyr, for the Raffafctryitea. It transpired that the parties were brothers Khd listers, uncles, aunts, nephews, and atjiusins, and after a short hearing the Bench ojtme to the conclusion that it "was all a family squabble, ana bound them ail over to keep the peace. ■ • ■■

GUARDIANS AND CtTY HALL The members of the Cardiff Workhouse Building Committee visited the City Hall on Wednesday to inspect the rooms in the North corridor which the Corporation have offered to place.at their disposal. In regard to the meet- ing Of the relief committees some doubt was ex- pressed as to whether there would be sufficient i ceoflimodation for those making application [or assistance. After a long discussion it was eaolved that the Council be written to and isked to state the terms upon which they would be prepared to allow the Guardians to occupy the North corridor, to include lighting beating, ind cleaning, also that the committee apply for the use of a large room in the East corridor [or the purposes of a Board room.

BLAENAVON COLLIERS SUED. Twenty-five workmen of Blaenavon Com- pany's Colliery were charged at Blaenavon on fuesday with absenting themselves from work pvitbout permission, 5s 8d damages being Iaimed from each. Mr H. Ma-ttliews (Messrs T. S. Edwards and Co.) appeared for defendants, tnd said tnese cased would affect the whola of the men at Blaenavon. The summonses had >nly been served the previous day,and he asked ior an adjournment till the 19th inst.,which was jraaUd.

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ANTI-GAMBLING EFFORTS. Newspapers and Competitions. The National Anti-Gambling League are seek'ng Parliamentary support for a Bill which it is proposed to introduce next Session for the suppression of gambling advertisements in newspapers and circulars. The measure provides that any person ad vertisic gin a newspaper or by circular in connection with any betting business or agency, tipsters' business orlottery, and any newspaper proprietor, editor, or other person puhlishingsucb advertisement or list of betting odds shall be liable on the first convic- tion to a penalty of £10. For a third or subse- quent offence the penalty may be C50 or impri sonment not exceeding six months. Newspaper competitions are brought within the scope of the measure, and the Post Office is empowered to destroy documents containing betting adver- tisements which pass through the post. In a circular letter soliciting support for the Bill the Anti-Gambling League says it is hardly possible to exaggerate the harm done, especially among the young, by gambling advertisements, whether of betting advertisements or in the more insidious form of newspaper competitions, which penetrate into households from which betting advertisements would be excluded. The League states that it believes Ministers are giving their attention to the prevalence of telegraphic betting.

PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION. Newspaper Proprietors and the New Act. j Under the auspices of the Newspaper Society, Mr A. Byles (president) presided over a largely attended meeting of newspaper proprietors and representatives which was held on Wednes- day afternoon at De Keyseris Hotel, Lon- don, to consider the position of newspapers under the Prevention of Corruption Act. News. paper proprietors and representatives Were present from all parts of the United Kingdom, and keen interest was manifested throughout the proceedinga. In the course of the discussion, which was confined principally to the qaestion of the legality of the various commissions which news- paper proprietors paid in the course of business, it was recognised that the crux of the whole question was in the word corrupt." Whilst they, as newspaper proprietors and conductors, would be most anxious to set their houses in order should it be found that any customs which bad grown up in their offices in regard to the payment of commissions or the method of such payments might be construed as oifenees under the Act, the hope was expressed that the Act would not disturb harmless and long- recognised practices and trade customs which tended to facilitate the working of their busi- nesses. Free discussion took place upon the various points raised, and a resolution was passed with the object of arriving at a definite policy for the guidance of newspaper proprietors and con- iuctors in regard to the general question of commissions under the Act.

ABERSYCHAN ARREST. Sergeant Jones, of Abersychan, and P.C. Brown, Pontypool, arrested on Tuesday Abel Myers, of Abersychan. on a warrant issued by the Metropolitan police, charging him with conspiring to defraud the creditors of his brother, Joseph Myers, an undischarged bank- rupt, of moneys, goods, and valuable securities on Wednesday. He was handed over to the Metropolitan police. ,¿:

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