The Cardiff Times

J. JAY WILLIAMS'S AFFAIR. A Bankruptcy Complication. In the receiving order made on debtor's petition by the High Court of Bankruptcy, London, on July lit, in the case of John Williams (otherwise known as John Jay Wil- liams), the London Gazette describes the bankrupt as of his Majesty's Prison, Worm- wood Scrubbs, lately residing 169, Queen's Gate, South Kensington, and formerly Beau- maris Mansions, Bayswater, London, lately carrying on business at" 7, Nicholas Lane, London and Rutland House, Swansea, colliery proprietor. In the receiving order on credi- tor'spetition made by the Swansea Court on July 2nd, debtor is described as now of Brixton Gaol. The announcement that John Jay Williams, the Welsh colliery proprietor and London cashier, whose address is given in the Gazette as lately of Queen's Gate, Ken- sington, London, and Sketty, carrying on business at the New Lynch Colliery, Llan- morlaas, and Rut land-street, Swansea, and now of Brixton-gaol, London, colliery proprietor," has had two receiving orders in bankruptcy made with respect to his estate—one at Swan- sea at the instance of his colliery creditors, and the other in London on his own petition—leads to an interesting question arising as to where his public examination will be held. The first receiving order was made in London, but the Swansea petition was lodged on behalf of colliers in respect of wages due several days earlier. The custom is to suit the convenience of creditors. In this case the majority reside in the Swansea district, but it may be that the creditors to the greater value are the American company in whose employ he was. This firm has offices in London. It is stated that the subject", will probably be the occasion of an ilpplication in the High Court. —

USE OF STIMULANTS. A stimulant can do no more than draw on the reserves it borrows for one hour what must be paid back the next hour. No horse owner will believe that whips and spurs can be sub- stituted for oats and hay! And so it is with men and women no amount of stimulants can tiake the place of good iood, wen digested. When appetite and digestion break down and 10u feel weak, nervous, pros trated-perhaps after an attack of influenza, as was the case with Mrs Emma Dimmock-you need Mother Seigtl's Syrup, the remedy that cured her. It does not spur you up and let you down after- wards, but it restores the lost power to your stomach, liver, and kidneys, so that you can digest your food, and get from it the substan- tial nourishment that Natre intended you to have. Mrs Dimmock lives at Leavesdcn Green, Watford, Herts. Not long ago she wrote us :— h In 1902, alter a serious operation, and before I had regained my health, I was struck down by a violent attack of influenzza. The result of that was utter loss of appetite, great weak- ness, nervousness, and Indigestion. Mn a little while I lost three stone in weight. After four months' illness and treatment I tried Mother Seigel's Syrup, and by the time I had taken eight bottles of thab medicine, I was as well as ever I had been in my life. And now, more than six yenrs after, my health continues as sound as I could wish it to be." There are the plain facts. Mrs Dimmock needed strength, and she found it. because Mother Seigel's Syrup enabled her to digest her food. Then that food nourished her in the true iaaturat way. Mother Seigel's Syrup is a purely herbal medicine that exerts a tonic, curative c rrect on stomach, liver, and bowels. The 2s Sd bottle contains three times as much as the hIll! size. Prepared also in Tablet form as Mother Seigel's Syrup Tablets." Price 2s 9d.

Collapse of a Trench. THIRTY-EIGHT VICTIMS. Thrilling Stories of Rescue. A BOY'S HEROISM. The arduous work of those who have been engaged on the scene of the terrible disaster of Friday afternoon at the works of the new dock entrance at Newport during the past two days has unhappily gone to show that the loss of life has been as great as if not greater than was at first feared. There is, however, some consolation to be derived from the fact that nearly all of those who were rescued alive and who were afterwards removed either to the Newport Workhouse Infirmary or to their own homes are making satisfactory progress towards recovery. With the actual disaster and the first efforts of the rescue parties we dealt at length in our columns on Saturday morning it remains for us to-day to take up the narritive from that point and to indicate how the work of the rescue parties and those engaged in the removal of the debris has been accomplished. Much of this work was of necessity attended with considerable danger, and in this the local ambulance men and the comrades of those who had perished played a noteworthy part. What the actual cause of the accident was it would seem at present almost impossible to say, and those best able to judge are reserving the benefit of their opinions until the inquest. Those who witnessed the catastrophe all agree as to its awful suddenness-in the words of one eye-witness there was a sudden report, a crash of heavy timbers, a huge cloud of dust, and all was over "—all occurred in less time than it takes to tell. All who visited the scene on Saturday and Sunday and watched the operations of those engaged in rescue work and clearing the debris have been impressed with the fact that everyone worked like a hero as long as the slightest hope of saving life remained, ahd hope was only abandoned on Saturday afternoon. The Newport borough police, under Inspector Cox, performed the work of keeping the crowd back with zeal and discretion, so that the work of the rescuing parties was in no way ham- pered. A word of thanks is also due to Mr W. G. Cooper and the other engineers on the works, and to the contractors, Messrs Easton, Gibb and Company, and their staff for their unfailing courtesy to our reporters and to the generous manner in which they placed their telephone facilities at their service.

REMOVING THE DEBRIS. During the early hours of Saturday morning, every effort was made to get at the entombed men, and the officials of Messrs Easton, Gibb, and Son, the contractors, as well as a large band of the Alexandra Docks and the G.W.R. ambulance corps, were on the scene during the long hours. Mr Cooper and Mr Maclean, together with Mr R. R. Faris, direc- ted the operations, and with the night shift concentrated their efforts in saving every life that possibly could be saved. It was long and tedious work, and the scene was one that is likely to be indelibly fixed on the minds of all who witnessed it. Acetylene flames lit up the wrecked environments, ham- mers echoed and shovels clanked .cranes whirred and engines whistled—all through the night. The officials, having taken bearings," they were satisfied that some of the entombed men were located in the north end, the middle and the southed of the fallen section, and it was on these three points that they concentrated their efforts. With the huge cranes they lifted a large quan- tity of the fallen timber and relieved the pres- sure on the timber beneath. In the saving of life the officials had received instructions to spare no expense or effort. Work of the Rescue Parties. The energies of the rescue parties, who worked in a manner that evoked the greatest admiration, were not without result, for by 6 a.m. the total number of men brought up dead numbered five. They had also reached two injured men and had located three others, who were groaning and crying for assistance. In addition to Anderson, Hath way, and Riley, a man who is believed to be John Fish- lock. of Bath, was brought up dead shortly after midnight, and in half an hour another body was conveyed to the mortuary. About 1-30 there was a cry for the ambulance, and Dr. Hamilton and half a dozen ambulance men attended to a labourer, named Downing, from Bath, who suffered from facial injuries. Between 2 and 3 o'clock a man, known as Bright, was taken out of the north-west corner. His forearm was badly injured. A few minutes later another man, John Brown, lodging with Mrs Cottrell, George- street, was brought out. As soon as the debris was cleared he coolly stepped up with a smile on his face, but a moment later collapsed, and was taken away on the ambulance. He re- marked that a "butty" was down under- neath him dead. Poor Lad's Terrible Ordeal. The rescuers were also giving a good deal of attention to the boy. Alf. King, who resideg at Baldwin-street. They had seenhim cartief ffi the night, but as hia legs and one arm were wedged between the pillars, it was well-nigh impossible to get him away. He was given a good supply of stimulant, and was in a cheerful mood. Se veral times during the night he begged for some cigarettes, and these were willingly han- ded him, and smoke emerged from the breach. Between 4 and 5 a.m. almost superhuman efforts were made to get him out. He was at the bottom of a sort of chimney in the debris. One arm was broken, and by the other he was pinned between huge baulks of timber. Ambulance Inspector Osborne, assisted by two of his colleagues, succeeded in getting at King, while some of the timbermen managed to lever the timbers sufficiently to release the lad's arm. Just at the crucial moment, how- ever, when it was anticipated that he would be brought safely into the daylight, he sud- denly slipped, and before those assisting him could obtain sufficient bold to save him he had slid down the chimney," and it was feared that he had gone right down to the bottom of the trench, not being seen again. An Echo Boy's Heroism. There is one story of a brave boy which de- serves to be recorded. About 1.30 some of the rescuers heard cries for help from beneath the fallen debris. They could just hear the voices on top of a cavity in the timbar, but the space was too narrow for the men to pass down. They lowered some refreshments, but when the cord was wound up it w as noticed that the liquids had not been touched, and the rescuers assumed that the unfortunate men were in such a position that they could not use their arms. An effort must be made to get at them. One man after another tried to work his way through the cavity but in vain-all were too stout. 11 We must have a small man," shouted the ganger, and promptly little Tommy Lewis, who during the day sells the Echo on the street, came forward, and down he went a distance of nearly 60 feet. Here he remained until close on four o'clock, and with a saw and other tools he managed to clear some of the debris. When he was wound up he completely collapsed, and had to be given some stimulants. In a brief chat with our representative, Tommy," who resides at Wallis-street, said he had spoken to one man, but did not know his name. There was another man close by him, put the latter was dead. The man who was alive was gripped by the ankle, but he could not move. He (" Tommy ") uniaced his boot, but again he was unable to free nimself. He nearly cried," continued Tommy, when I went up. and said you are not going to leave me ?' but I said I would go down again." After being supplied with Bovril, Tommy was given a rest. Later in the morning he begged our representative for a "fag," and puffed away happily. A Terrible Operation. About half an hour after this three doctors were summoned to a man, believed to be named Doughton, who was pinned down by both his legs. It was evident that the only possible chance of saving his life would be to amputate his legs at the thigh, as it was im- possible to get the legs clear of the debris. The performance of this task necessitated several ambulance men and three of the medical men present, Dr. Hamilton, Dr. Cook and Dr. Crinks going down a chasm into a most perilous posi- tion. They did their best, headed by Dr. Hamilton. An anaesthetic was administered to the poor fellow, who was groaning terribly, and. in an extraordinarily short time, considering the difficult conditions under which everybody was working, the legs were amputated, and the poor fellow brought up. At the top an ambulance was in wait- ing, and as speedily as possible the sufferer was carried on a motor ambulance to the Infirmary. The poor fellow had ex- pired, however, before that institution could be reached. Newport Man's Thrilling Escape. The experiences of an old workman are of a most thrilling character. John Knight (60), 14, Jeddo-street, said he was working at the bottom with 40 or 50 men, when they heard a cracking sound, and without further warning the cross beams above them buckled up, and the piles on both sldeswere forced in. Realising the gravity of the situation, the poor old man kept to the side, but a large number of men rushed for the ladder at the docks end with the intention of getting clear. They were too late, for with a roar the sides seemed to topple in on them. There was yet another report, and even louder still. The poor old man feared his last day had come, but still he clung to the feeble strings of hope. To him the seconds s. seemed days-the minutes an eternity. Timber crea,ked, men groaned, and he must have been filled with ati indescribable terror. I started on my journey for freedom," he said, for although I am an old man life is still very dear to me. The possibility of reaching the surface alive gave courage to my efforts. I crawled and wriggled through fissures which I hardly imagined I could get through, but I was deter- mined not to die without a game fight." With feeble steps but a determined heart the old man worked his way through the network of timber for upwards of an hour. Daylight through a small aperture here and there told him that he was reaching his goal, and he continued his way with desperation. Progress was painfully slow, but inch by inch headway was made, and after an hour and a half's crawling and wriggling, suffering in the meantime untold agony, he* eventually emerged from the trench at the end nearest the dock. His sudden appearance occa- sioned no little surprise amongst those work- ing on the surface, but they promptly came to hia assistance. He now lives in thankful peace, but the groans of the dying men are still ringing in his ears. Rescued After Fifteen Hours. From 8.30 till 9.30 on Saturday morning the efforts of the workers were concentrated upon the rescue of two men who were both under the debris some 14 feet down, under one of the biW cranes. At a given signal the rescuers began to haul ropes, and the spectators had the satisfaction a moment later of seeing the head and shoulders of a man, whose nick-name is Scan," appear above the debris. He was groaning pitiably, and the pallor of his face was evidence, if such were needed, of the terrible experiences he bad gone through during the previous 15 hours. Many willing helpers bore him to the ambul- ance, where a doctor and inspector Osborne and his colleagues speedily administered -first aid. One of his legs and an arm were speedily wrapped in splints, prior to his removal to the Infirmary. It was evident from the poor fellow's groaning that he was in terrible agony. The scene was such as to stir the heart of the most callous. When the workers left their duties for the dinner hour on Saturday, the occasion presented itself for our reporter to make a closer examina- tion of the central portion of the debris. Look- ing into the gap at the side of the eastern end of the debris, our representative was able to see, only a few feet below him, a head and a boot of an unfortunate navvy, whose legs were under debris weighing hundreds of tons. At the ntrth-western corner, close beside the bottom of the crane, the jib of which projects above the wreckage, was to be seen the leg and foot of another unfortunate man, whose body has been crushed by the crane itself, and whose death must have been instantaneous. Midway along the eastern side was the square pit, the sides of which had been boarded up, which in the early hours of Saturday was the scene of the heroic attempts which were made to rescue the poor fellow Doughton and one of his comrades. TOMMY LEWIS, the brave newsbov who ably assisted in the rescue work. (Photo I by W. G. Busby, Newport.) I Bodies Seen Among the Debris. Up till noon on Saturday the Operations of the rescuers were pressed forward unceasingly, but during the whole of that period no other men were got out alive. In all parts the utmost care was taken by listening with the ear close to the gaps in the debris with the object of hearing if any still survived. This went on for an hour or two, but during the whole of that time no further signs were heard, and among those who were round the edges of the great chasm anxiously awaiting the investigations of the rescuers, hope has now died. It is not reason- able to suppose that any of the poor fellows who still remained covered with debris could by any chance have survived. By descending the treacherous slope of sand and mud which leads from the edge of the finD. ground to the centre of the cavity wlyre there is a huge chaos of baulks of timber and machinery, and looking down the chinks which are to be found in many places between the fallen timbers, some gruesome sights were to be seen. Here and there were to be seen an arm or a leg jutting out from the, timbers. Among the men who looked down -be- tween the gaps of timber was a man who recognised among those below his brother. Not so far away, on a big baulk of timber, a poor woman overwhelmed with grief was com- forted -as besfe thoy might by one or two friends. She was the mother of the lad King, of whose rescue there was- no longer-.b ope. These are one or two of the cases which met one on every hand.

VISIT OF SIR J. WOLFE-BARRY. During the morning Sif J. Wolfe Barry, the famous engineer, in company with Mr Cooper, resident engineer, Mr Gibb, sen., and Mr Alex. Gibb, the contractors, and two or three mem- bers of the engineering staff visited the scene and spent a long time in conversation with the various officials. Sir J. Wolfe Barry viewed the scene from every standpoint, descending the treacherous slope to the centre, where thexvarious baulks of timber are heaped together m such a chaotic mass. He laid especial emphasis upon the extreme need of taking every possible precaution for the pro- tection of the rescuers, and this was done under his direction. To this end the huge masses of timber were strutted,' that is to say wedges were driven in between them to prevent them being forced closer. In this way not only was protection given to the workmen on th top, but the operation would also prevent the further crushing of any who might remain alive bel,)w, though the chances of this were very remote. Nearly all the grooind in the vicinity of the accident during Saturday settled down very slowly, some of the piles at the southern end, which on Friday night stood upright, now lying at a very consider- able angle. while the crane, the jib. of which projected above the debris, had sunk further into the hole. Hauling Up the Big Cranes. The efforts of the rescue party were concentrated for some time upon re- moving one of the large cranes which lies down amongst the debris. Lines were constructed from the land at the northern end down into the chasm, and up these was pulled one of the cranes shortly after midday. Follow- ing this a number of large waggons on the north-eastern corner of the scene of the acci- dent were also got up. On the eastern side of the excavation, which was the scene of Friday's disaster, and separated from it by a high bank, is another great ex- cavation of a very similar type, though some- what smaller, and a study of this gives one an excellent idea of the appearance of that which collapsed, All the way round the edge are huge baulks of timber, something like 14 inches square, and from these' there are massive supports from side to side and from side to end. The masses of timber which. form the cross pieces are of such weight and thickness as to lead one to imagine that it would be a-matter of almost physical impossibility for them to be crushed. On the high bank between the baulks, which was the scene of the accident, and the other excavation to which we have just referred, is a huge iron erection which is used for a con- crete mixer. This massive machine certainly exerted great pressure upon the bank, and it was understood to be the intention of the en- gineers to retnove it as soon as possible. Speaking Tubes Utilised. Before 4 and 5 o'clock on Saturday Mr W. G. Cooper, the contractors' resident en- gineer, again covered every foot of the debris, and with a speaking tube which was inserted in the cavities endeavoured to ascer- tain if there were further men alive under- neath. He. however, failed to trace any signs of life, and was satisfied thftt there was no living man beneath the fall. As to the number of men still buried, he said that it would be impossible to arrive at a correct estimate until the middle of this week, for it frequently hap- pened that the men who did not draw their pay on Saturdays did so in the fohowingweek. COMPLETE US-T OFiHE DEAD. The following is a complete list of the killed and missing in the Newport Dock disaster. The names are those under which the men worked, and which appear on the contractors' time-keeper's books. They are probably in many case assumed name i Hathaway, crane driver. Body removed and identified. Mess, timberman. Gavin, timberman. II Anderson, identified as Powell, labourer. Coleridge, labourer. Welsh, labourer. Williams, banksman. Webster, labourer. Paley, labourer. Lewis, labourer. Knight, labourer, Lloyd, labourer, Sullivan, labourer. Holder, labourer body removed and identi- fied. King, timberman. Anderson, labourer. Fagan. labourer. Muir, labourer. Parker, labourer. Trent, labourer. Lockyer, timberman, body removed and identified. I Pandy, timberman. Roberts, labourer. Graves, timberman. Snell, labourer. Randle, timberman. Ilatcliffe, timberman. Hopkins, timberman. Snell, timberman. Williams, timberman. Cox, labourer. Tutor, timberman's labourer. Totts, labourer. Turner, labourer. Downton, labourer, body removed and identified. Edwards, labourer. Talbot, labourer. Talbot, labourer. English, 44, Capel-street, Newport. The Injured Men. The injured men at the Hospital are making as good progress as can be expected, and one of them was able to leave the Cardiff-road institution on Tuesday. Another of the injured men, describing his position in the trench, says he was in a sitting position for nine hours, with his knees almost up to his chin. He was unable to move, and began to gnaw the wood with his teeth so as to free himself. Mr Easton Gibb and his son, Mr Alexander Gibb, have visited the men, telling them they could have whatever they needed. They were also told not to worry about their clothes as the contractors would provide them with new suits. The funeral of Henry Lockyer, of Witeombe, Bath, one of the victims of the disaster, took place at Newport on Tuesday. The coffin bore the inscription, Henry Lockyer, died July 2nd, 1909, aged 40 years." There were a large number of mourners. The Rev. H. Morgan, vicar of Holy Trinity, officiated. Belated Identification. It had been arranged that the funeral of the unidentified man lying at the town mortuary should be held at Newport Cemetery on Tues- day afternoon. The coffin had been prepared, the only inscription on the plate being Died 2nd July, 1909." Shortly before the funeral time, however, the body was identified as that of William Holder, belonging tQ Frampton Cotterel. He*was a single man, and had been lodging at Newport for some time. He was between 30 and 40 years of age. Owing to his identification the funeral was postponed. Progress at the Trench. The temporary railway on the side of the trench has been completed, and some hundreds of tons of sand have been tipped into the trench. This work of necessity must be slow, and some days must elapse before the work of piling the trench can be proceeded with.

STATEMENT IN PARLIAMENT. In the House of Commons on Monday, Mr John Ward (Lab.) asked the Home Secretary whether his attention had been called to the disastrous. accident which occurred on Friday last at the new dock works at Newport, by which over 30 men lost their lives and whether in view of a similar accident having recently occurred at Birkenhead, by which 12 men were killed, he would cause a Government or a Departmental inquiry to be held into the cause and circumstances of the accident .at Newport, so that proper precautions might be taken to prevent such a lamentable loss of life in the future. (Hear, hear.) Mr Gladstone Yes, sir my attention has been drawn to the lamentable disaster at Newport. I have taken steps to send an en- gineering expert down to attend the inquest and to report to me especially on the cause and circumstances of the accident. When I receive his report I propose to institute an inquiry into the special dangers which this and the Birkenhead accidents have shown to be connected with deep excavation work. Such an inquiry cannot, however, be as effective as I would wish. nor could any recommendations that might be made be enforced until the Building and Engineering Works Bill now before the House has been passed into law. I will do my utmost to pass this Bill during the present Session. (Hear, hear.) The Inquest. Mr Lyndon Moore opened the inquest on the victims on Monday. Mr Horace Lyne apppeared for the Alexandra (Newport and South Wales) Docks and Railway Company Mr L. H. Hornby for Messrs Easton Gibb and Son, contractors and Mr A. A. Glyn Edwards, H.M. Inspector of Factories, appeared for the Home Office. Mr Easton Gibb and Mr Alex- ander Gibb were present, as well as Mr Johti Macaulay, general manager of the Alexandra Docks Mr R. C. Davison, contractors' con- sulting engineer Mr W. G. Cooper, the con- tractors' agent; Mr L. L. Faris, engineer; And several other leading officials. Addressing the jury, the Coroner said that before taking formal evidence of identification he desired to say on their behalf and his own how deeply they felt for those who had suf- fered by this most deplorable disaster. It was impossible to say at present exactly how many men had lost their lives, but they hoped that the number was smaller than was at first feared. There were bodies lying buried which could not possibly be recovered for some time, and he was in- formed that it was absolutely beyond doubt that the men buried were now dead. He re- ferred to this because it was possible that, to prevent risk of further disaster, it might be incumbent upon the con- tractors temporarily to fill in what how remained of the trench. This, of course, would have the effect of postponing the time at which the various bodies would be re- covered, but the'safety of the workmen still engaged was of paramount importance, and the contractor, they might rest assured, were alive, to every contingeucYt The great works of construction at the New- port docks, employHig at one time as many as 3,000 men, bad up to the present been exceed- ingly free from fatal accidents. This spoke well for all concerned, and might justify them in the belief that this disaster would be the last and the only one to mar the progress and completion of the contract. He could not let the occasion pass with- out referring to the splendid and heroic efforts of those who participated in the work of rescue. From the head of the staff of the Dock Company, and from the heads of those of the contractors and engineers, to the hum- blest workman engaged, nothing seemed to have been left undone to minimise the loss of life and prevent further disaster. One was glad that the presence of mind of Mr Faris (one of the officials), who himself at the moment was in imminent danger, in giving immediate warning to those near him, enabled some of the workmen to escapO. There was also a debt of gratitude due to the medical men, who, with a devotion to duty one could not too highlv praise, worked through the long night of the 2nd of July in their efforts to aid e the work of rescue nor could one forget the valuable services rendered by the men of the ambulance corps in the work of tending the injured and removing them with every expedition to the hospitals. As to the newspaper boy Lewis, he bad won for himself a reputation for courage and resourcefulness which ought to stand him in good stead hereafter. > The Coroner said he had no doubt the lad's conduct had been observed by those who were able to and would show their appreciation of his bravery. Per- sonally, he should always have a vivid recollec- tion of the tragic scene of the night of Friday last. It was memorable, not merely as repre- senting a disaster without parallel, he believed, in that town, but it was also notable—and splendidly notable—for the help he had already mentioned, which was rendered by the rescuers to those in suffering and in peril. He was sure that the jury would express no opinions, much legs criticisms, between now and the resump- tion of the inquest on Friday morning next. Mr L. H. Hornby, for Messrs Easton Gibb and Son, said he wished to publicly express their great grief at this calamity, and also to extend their sympathy to the relatives and friends of those who had so unhappily lost their lives. Mr Easton Gibb and Mr Alexander Gibb had personally visited the injured men at the Hospital, and were glad to be able to inform them that there was every reason to hope that they would recover. The firm would give. and were anxious to give, every information about the matter. Mr Horace Lyne, on behalf of the Alexandra Dock Co., said that the company not only sympathised with the relatives and friends of those who had been killed fend injured but also with the contractors in the great trial which had befallen them. Mr J. Gardner, of the Navvies' Union, ex- pressed his condolence with the relatives and his appreciation of the services rendered, by the brave comrades of the men. The first witness was J. Phillips, 1, Pro- spect Cottages, Winfccrbourae Down, Bristol, He identified the body of Frederick F. M. Hathmar as that of his stepson. He was a crane driver.and left a widow and two chil- dren. The body of Baden Sidney Powell was identified by Walter Powell, Cullompton, Devon (his brother). Deceased was single, and sometimes went under the name of Anderson as given in the official list. W. Brown, 11, Emlyn-street, Newport, said he had been ac- quainted with Bertram Downdon. Deceased belonged to Dorset, and came to Newport with witness, Downdon was single and sometimes went under the name of White. Charles Lockyear, 4, Fenry-place, Witcombe, Bath, said Henry Lockyear, deceased, was his son, 40 years of age and single- P.C. Cottrell said he witnessed, the body of an unknown man being taken out of the trench. Deceased was almost unrecognisable. After evidence of identification the inquest was adjourned until 10 a.m. on Friday. Visit to the Scene. After the inquest, a special motor was chartered, and the jury, numbering sixteen, were driven to the entrance to the Docks, where Messrs Gibb's private saloon was placed at their disposal. A mintlte examination of the-scene of the disaster was made, and also an inspection of neighbouring trenches so as to give the jury an idea of the scene before its 4oom. The engineere gave every assistance and lucidly described the working as also did Messrs Easton and Alex. Gibb. Not Dead, It has been reported that among those be- reaved. is Mrs Young, formerly Mrs Joseph Mitchell, East Usk-road, Newport. This is not correct. Both Mr Young and his stepson are living. The father was working in the trench at the time, but managed to escape. Royal Sympathy. H.R.H. Princess Louise, the Duchess of Argyle, has sent the following message of sympathy:— The Princess sends her deepest sympathy to the families of those who have perished in the terrible accident. Her heart is with them in their sorrow. Mr Lewis Haslam, M.P., has written to the Mayor of Newport as follows :—" Dear Mr Mayor—May I ask you to be good enough to express the deep sympathy felt by Mrs Haalamand. myself with those who are suffer- V

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SIR MARTEINE LLOYD'S LAMENT West Wales Baronet & the Budget A meeting of the Council of the United Counties Agricultural Society, whose annual show takes place on the 29th inst., was held at the Boar's Head Hotel, Carmarthen, oik Wed- nesday afternoon, Mr C. W. R. Stokes, Tenby, presiding. A letter from the president (Lord St. David's, Lydstep Haven) stated that he would be present at the annual exhibition, the entries for which close on the 15th inst. Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., Bronwydd, tlenllan, greatly regretted that he could no longer afford to give his usual prize of a piece of silver to the show, as, in consequence of the already increased income tax and prospect of further unjust demands on land, it behoved all landlords to economise, and the subscription list was the first thing that must be reduced- much against his will, as he had so willingly given to all good causes. He hoped to be at the show, and was willing to be made use of if he could be of help. The Chairman I am afraid that this is only one of many similar letters that will be written under the present circumstances. Lord St. David's and Sir Webley-Parry Pryse, Bart., Noyadd Trefawr, Boncath, are to be asked to judge the jumpers, and Lady St. David's is to be appealed to fo present the cups.

FOREMAN AND WORKMAN. A Swansea Assault. At Swansea onwednesday William J. Bowen, roller foreman at the Grovesend Tinplate Works, Gorseinon, was fined £1 and costs for assaulting a workman, Joseph Lloyd. The com- plainant said he had been discharged for absent- ing himself, and when he called for his wages defendant threatened to plug his ear," and knocked him down, rendering him unconscious. The defence was that the man went to the office, created a scene, and aimed a blow at de- fendant. Defendant asserted that he only acted in self-defence.

RELIGIOUS RIOTS. Murder Charge in Liverpool. At Liverpool on Wednesday Daniel Munroe^ was remanded charged with the wilful murder of Andrew Cathcart, who died from injuries sustained during the recent sectarian riots. It is alleged prisoner struck deceased with a cross- bar, fracturing his skull.

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Cardiff Sessions. 44 PRISONERS FOR TRIAL. The Midsummer Quarter Sessions for the city of Cardiff opened at the Law Courts on Tues- day morning, before the Recorder (Mr B. Francis-Williams, K.C.). The Lord Mayor (Alderman Lewis Morgan) was foreman of th. grand jury. Charge to the Grand Jury. The Recorder, addressing- the grand jury, said there were 44 prisoners in 35 cases, none of them of a very serious nature. There were 19 cases of larceny and nine in which people were charged with breaking and entering. He was sorry to say that was an offence which appeared to be very rife in the city, especially during the last three or four sessions, and there was a very great tendency on the part of young lads to break into and enter lock-up shops and other places. TRIALS OF PRISONERS. Miscellaneous. William ReayT for walking into the Sailors' Home and stealing two coats, was sentenced to three months' hard labour. John Johnson (48), hawker, was indicted for obtaining by false pretences twopence from Detective-Sergeant Harris. He sold books of pantomime words and music, and shouted Merry Widow Waltz." The Merry Widow Waltz was not there. Prisoner, who is under- going sentence at Hereford, was ordered a week's hard labour. Ernest George Chevalier (19), labourer. found guilty of breaking and entering the warehouse of the Windsor Rope Works Co., Ltd., and stealing a quantity of tea, sugar, &c., was sentenced to four months' hard labour. On hearing the sentence a woman in the gallery screamed, and was carried out in a fainting condition. Pleading guilty to the theft of two pairs of shoes Annie Maria Biggs (61), married woman, was bound over in X5 to come up for judgment if called upon. James Slader (32), labourer, native of Bristol, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the shop of Emanuel Green and stealing a gold ring, value 5s 9d. Prisoner was let out on his own recognisances of E5. Wm. Roberts (34), labourer Mary Jano Martin (47), charwoman; and Emma Jane Jones (45), hawker, were indicted for the theft of a quilt, clock, knife, and cup, the property of Margaret Williams, from a lodging-house in Gray-street, Canton. Roberta pleaded guilty. The Recorder said there was no evidence against Martin, and a verdict of not guilty was returned against Jones. Roberts was bound over. Pleading guilty to stealing two cases con- taining rings belonging to Elsie Bennallack on May 28th, George Cummings (32), fireman, with fine cockney accent, said Since I left the ser- vice I don't know what's come over me at all. As soon as I get a drop of drink I get proper mad." The Recorder pointed out that his record covered 8 or 9 years. Sentence of six months' hard labour was passed. For stealing 4s 6d belonging -to the Great Western Railway Company, on May 31st, Henry Whitehead (60), labourer, was sentenced to four months' hard labour. Emma Dimery (17), living in Grangetown, for breaking and entering the house of George Lambert, and stealing a pair of boots, on the night of June 3rd, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment. There were several charges against Robert Bennett or Banfield (34), stoker, of obtaining food by false pretences from people and also of stealing zFl 10s in money from Laura Kirkup, on June 13th. Prisoner pleaded guilty. He was sent down for twelve months' hard labour, the Recorder saying that next time it would be penal servitude. For breaking and entering the lock-up shop, No. 104, Clifton-street, occupied by John Parsons, and stealing a bicycle and other articles, on May 15th, Alfred Primer (22), car- penter, pleaded guilty. Sentenced to three months hard labour. For breaking and entering No. 30, Patrick- street, and stealing Is 6d in money, a ring, and a knife on May 25th, Johan Johansen (23), Finnish seaman, who had been in prison six weeks, was ordered one day's imprisonment. Joseph George (51), labourer, and James George (45), labourer, were indicted for stealing from the ss. Tasso, lying in one of the Cardiff docks, on Jure 21st, four earthenware orna- ments, the property of the Cardiff Railway Co. Prisoners, who had been engaged unloading the vessel, were bound over in the sum of £ 5. For stealing a quantity of mutton, value 6s, from the ss. Tomoano, lying in the Roath Dock, on May 10th, Charles Fenner (34), labourer, was bound over. Robert Blackmore (44), labourer, for stealing a coat and vest, the property of Lot Seller, from the Electric Power Station, Eldon-road, on June 23rd, was ordered three months' hard labour. Prisoner had a long record. George Welby (21), an American cook, was found guilty of stealing a gentleman's bicycle, the property of Reg. Gwynne, of Ely-road, LlandafI, on May 13th. The bicycle was left by prosecutor outside the Central Free Library. It was subsequently sold by prisoner to Mr A. G. Roberts, of Clare-road, for Yl. Prisoner was sentenced to one month's hard labour. Mr Hugh Jones (instructed .by Mr F. W. W. Edmunds) prosecuted. Shop Door Robbery. In the case obJamés Sullivan and William Clarke, charged with stealing four jackets, value 8s 6d, from the shop of Mr Jackson, of Bute-street, the prosecutor said the jackets were at the time they were stolen hanging outside the shop, whereupon the Recorder said Why do you hang things outside your shop to tempt people 1-,Prosecutor.: Every- body does it.The Recorder: When such people come here I will do what I can to stop it. You, for the purpose of gain, don't care how much you tempt people to steal, and put the citizens of Cardiff to all the expense of these cases. Disallow this man's costs.—Mr J. L, Wheatlev Very good.—The Recorder It's a most improper thing to do, adding that the practice meant a great deal of cost to the city and harm to many members of the com- munity. Prisoners, were found guilty. Sullivan was ordered six months' hard labour and Clarke four months' hard labour, the latter's record not being so bad as the former's. Stole Servant's Cash. Nellie Dyke (23), dressmaker, was indicted for the theft of X5 6s 6d and a handkerchief, the property of Bessie Reynolds, a servant at the West Dock Hotel, Herbert-street, between April 25th and May 9th. Prosecutrix and Dyke, who was a barmaid at the hotel, slept in the same room. Reynolds put the money in a handkerchief under the mattress. On May 8th she saw Dyke on ther bed with a handkerchief in her hand, and heard the rattle of money. She tried to take it from her, but was unable I to do so. Dyke soon after said she was going, for a cab, but was not seen after by prosecu- trix until the police court proceedings. Pri- soner had £ 3 2s Od when searched aftep arrest. She was found guilty, and bound over in the sum of 15 to come up for judgment if called upon. Mr Lovat Fraser, instructed by Mr F. W. W. Edmunds, prosecuted. ♦ The Court adjourned. The Midsummer Quarter Sessions for the city of'Cardiff were resumed at the Law Courts on Wednesday, before the Recorder (Mr B. Francis-Williams, K.C.). I A Maker of Ointment. Samuel Naish or Ness (23), picture dealer, was charged with obtaining money by false pretences from Violet Donnelly and May Ann Partridge. Mr St. John Francis-Williams (instructed by Mr Harold Lloyd), who prose- cuted, said prisoner had been going about and also sending round a woman named Pratt for I the pafpose of selling a preparation, which he told people was Zam-Buk ointment. Defendant gave evidence, and ccdss-examined .11 by Mr Williams said he had only told peopl was similar to Zam-Buk. of) ■Have you ever tried it on anybody T—( myself. xrmifi 1 Mr Williams, reading from a circular, truly, Omega Co., London." What is the 1P don address ?—London. (Laughter.) /jfo That's as likely to find it as any other, t answer.) cøJJ The Recorder Is that as near as yoU set ?—That's as near. Questioned asj to why he made his he same colour as Zam-Buk, defendant reP that he did not know he had done so. he found out he wanted to change the Mr Williams You were afraid of mistaking your ointment for Zam-Buk -— correct. (Laughter.) ssJe- And you thought that might affect the — —Not quite that. (Laughter.) to Defendant was found guilty and senieu four months' hard labour. a W Youthful Warehous eBrakers. John Connors (16) hawker John Kur (15), checker James Stanley (15). assistant and Robert Stanley (13) P guilty to breaking and entering the warer1ijj)$ of Messrs Spillers Nephews, Ltd., and stc^^J various articles. John Kurtshner also mitted entering the dwelling-house of ,igfy» Scott and stealing various articles of .ie^ /ifiV whilst John Connors and Alfred Mazzie labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing eU from the house of Louisa Elizabeth B Harriett Harford (28), a married woman* charged in connection with some of the a_jejj mentioned defendants with receiving 0 goods, but pleaded not guilty. Connor9^; sentenced to three months' Kurtshner and James Stanley were com^^ft to a reformatory for three years and J* Stanley and Alfred Mazzie were boun 0 The woman was found not guilty and charged. Lead Stealers Punished. William Maddocks (18), seaman ^(5Oh Weeks (23), labourer; William KaiH labourer Robert Tracey (22), labourer, Frank Bailey (21), labourer, were charg6^. _gffl stealing a quanity of lead belonging to David Davies and Sons, builders, Trade-s1* between May 8th and May 10th. Madd°> g Kain, and Bailey pleaded guilty, but the o two denied the charge. Maddocks ^afl.n tenced to six months' hard labour, three months' hard labour, and the other ? y'0 defendants to the nominal term of one imprisonment. Sentences. to For stealing a seaman's bag bel°B&a%e(fl Michael McGrath from the Great «j», Railway Station, Henry Bendle (32)» Sea was;sent for four months' hard labour. tabhini Gerald Gonzalez (23), for stab Violet Evans, of Nelson-street, with scissors, was sent to prison for six months labour.. "eO For being an incorrigible rogue Henry (28), fireman, was sentenced to four D»° imprisonment with hard labour. Not Guilty. Lily Logan (30), charged with stealing stead, a wire mattress, and other articles. longing to Kate Dando, was found not and discharged. — Robert Blackmore, of 27, Gough-strect. jf diff, states that he is not the Robert more who was (as reported in Wedn^j^ issue) sentenced at the Cardiff Quarter Ses°* to three months' hard labour for theft.

AUTHOR'S DEATH.. Verdict of Misadventure- Tti' !$■ At Paddington Coroner's Court on day M Walter Scfareoder held art inqueS reference to the death of Ernest Sutton Pickhardt, aged 33, an author, as the res-ilt of taking an overdose of v(cCff»^Z Baroness lofne Colberg, the wife of rf Colberg, an officer in the German ai i sidmg at Norfolk-square, Hyde Park, ,g fled the body as that of her brothel', an author. He had been married, divorced, and had recently resided afterwards staying at the Bath and t/ JjjJ' ham Hotel. He suffered greatly from and took large quantities of veronal t* to induce sleep. She had known f1' overdoses and remain asleep for a very gTi time. On one occasion he took sixty was called on Wednesday morning to ,,nCo1jt and Cheltenham Hotel and found hiifl- i scious. He wa3 medically attended, i on Sunday. Mr J. C. V. Ries. chemist and persoOa,,jJjJjj» £ of the deceased, spoke to calling jpg the hotel on Tuesday morning. tret a answer to his knocks, he entered the through a window and found decease?, unconscious in bed with a veronal glass by his side. Deceased had contf j with witness the publication of sevei'^k and was preparing for a journey, so to1* ness did not believe he had taken polS the intention of committing suicide.. 0 Evidence was given by a chemist Vrb plied 250 grains of veronal to deceased, J}<Jt1!Y. ing -him at the same time that dose was five grains. The jury *f, verdict of Death by misadventure.

LANDORE MANAGER'S BURI Five Hundred Workmen in At the funeral of the late Mr Willift^jaJJ^ai of Aberdyberthi VillaHafod 'Swanse-tt pd eo for many years of Messrs Vivian copper works at Landore, quite 500 joined in the cortege. Messrs ^s^l Gerald Eden, the general managers, present. The Rev. D. Thomas Cockett) and the Rev. D. Connor (Pre8 Church) officiated.

MERTHYR SCARLET FEVEB CA8^ On Wednesday night, at a meet Merthyr Health Committee, .mA (medical officer of health) rep° 51 cases of scarlet fever were into -the Mardy Isolation 28tb ( tP' during the past month, and on tb 48 remained. One death occurred, 7-J0' cases were from Treharris and jJJ During the past month l,0721b& ° grf some meat were surrendered and 1,0^^ the usual manner. The birth rate the five weeks ended June 26tb the death rate 15'5. f

OUR REPRESENTArfl" p bY WRITES FROM LElcES^trfSj A remarkable cute of paralysis of t^ Cassell's Tablets is reported from i*5 case of Mr O. Abbott, of 35, Gipsy-roaa, » lecturer and police court missionary. jg given Up as incurable, and his recove.yjj.gjtj j remarkable interest in the town. l»r. 2s'%d'i can be obtained for 10 £ d, 0f chemists, and are a certain cure for loss diseases arising from nerve and physica^ A tit 6 "GLOBE" Liquid m Polish does not dangerous inf vapours. It is Per^et^0 safe. But you must care that it is "GLO In PASTE and LIQTYII)*. Paste in Id, 2d, 4d, and larger till SP Liquid in 2d, 6d, and 1/ and larger cans. tops. Dealers and Stores everywhere i

ing from the loss of relatives and friends owing to the terrible accident at the Alexandra Docks. The report of the accident only reached me late last night. I hope you will let me know if I can be of any service in any way to help to relieve the distressed.—Yours very truly, Lewis Haslam. 8, Wilton-crescent, S.W., July 4th." Expressions of sympathy have also been re- ceived from the Mayor of Portsmouth, Mon- mouthshire Baptist Union (per Mr J. G. Ellis, president), Llanthewy-road Baptist Literary and Social Union with 30s collection, Alexandra Dock tippers, the Lord Mayor of Bristol, and others. On Wednesday evening the following tele- gram was received by Mr John Macaulay, general manager of the Alexandra (Newport and South Wales) Docks and Railway Co. I am commanded by the King and Queen to request you to convey to the families of the unfortunate men who lost their lives at the dreadful accident at the Alexandra Docks extension the expression of their deep sympathy in their sad bereavement, and their sorrow at the great loss of life which this calamity entailed. Their Majesties are anxious that you should express also to the boy Lewis their admiration of the heroism which he displayed and their congratulations on his wonderful escape. Knollys. Mr Lewis Haslam, member for the MonmOuth Boroughs, has written to Mr John Macaulay as follows ;—" 8, Wilton-crescent, S.W., July 4th, 1909.-Dear Mr Ma.caulay,-I heard of the terrible accident at the docks late last night, and take the earliest opportunity of writing to express my sympathy with you and those working under your guidance in the terrible accident that must have almost overwhelmed you. I have written to the Mayor to express the sympathy felt by Mrs Haslam and myself with the relatives and friends of those who have met with such sudden deaths.—Truly yours, Lewis Haslam." Mr Haslam put himself into communication with the Home Secretay, who in turn directed his Majesty's attention to the terrible calamity and the brayery of the boy Lewis. Sir Charles Cayzer also wired to Mr Macaulay Deeply regret to hear of the very sad accident at the dock and truly sympathise with all sufferers.-Cayter." Relief and Testimonial Funds. The South Wales Daily Argus," Newport, has opened a fund for the relief of the sufferers by the Newport Dock disaster, and also a fund for the benefit of Lewis, whose heroic conduct in descending into a trench to release an im- prisoned man has been widely recorded. The Argus adds :—No official statement can be obtained as to the total number of deaths, but from the Inquest proceedings it is clear that the men on the work were gathered from all parts of the country, so it is not a merely local disaster. Contractors' Considerate Action. Messrs Easton Gibb and Son, the contractors, are making arrangements to pay the compensa- tion claims to all the dependents of those who have been identified* In the case of the depen- dents of those men who were reported missing the position is somewhat different, and some legal difficulties may arise. In every case, how- ever, where their legal advisers inform them that the claims can safely be paid the money will be forthcoming at once. Funeral of a Victim. The funeral of Baden Sidney Powell, one of the victims of the disaster, took place at New- port Cemetery on Wednesday. Deceased resided at Wolseley-street with his parents. In addition to the immediate^ relatives of the deceased a number of friends attended. The Rev. H. Morgan, vicar of Holy Trinity, officiated.