The Carmarthen Weekly Reporter

The Carmarthenshire Muzzling Order. LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE Some time ago a petition was forwarded by several dog-owners in Carmarthen ask- ing the President of the Board of Agricul- ture to withdraw the Muzzling Order. The petition was presented by Mr J. Lloyd Morgan M.P., who has now received the following reply from Mr Long:- Board of Agriculture, 4, Whitehall Ploce, London, S.W., 27th March, 1900 Sir,—I am directed by the Board of Agriculture to advert to the petition on the subject of the Carmarthenshire (Muzzling of Dogs) Order of 1899, forwarded with your letter of the 9th inst., to the Presi- dent, and to say that it became necessary to apply Muzzling Orders to a wide district in South Wales in consequence of the de- tection of a serious case of rabies in Glam- arganshire, on the 28th July last, which was followed by seven others, one of which was detected in Carmarthenshire, and another in Breconshire, thus showing that a large area was involved in the outbreak. The Board's experience has satisfied them that, if outbreaks of this character are to be satisfactorily dealt with, it is essential that Muzzling Orders should he applied to an extensive district, and that the restrictions should be maintained for a considerable period. The position with regard to rabies throughout the country generally is now an exceedingly hopeful one, but it would be undesirable in the interests of the districts concerned and also unfair to owners of dogs throughout the rest of the country if by the premature withdrawl of the Order in question, any unnecessary risk were in- curred of a further extension of the disease In these circumstances, they are of opinion that the existing restrictions could not as yet be safely modified, but the views of the Memoralists on the subject will be borne in mind, and the Board will gladly give effect to their wishes at the earliest possible moment, consistent with the inter- ests of the country generally in this respect. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant T. N. ELLIOT, Secretary.

Llangendeirne School Board. The monthly meeting of this School Board was held on Thursday, the 29th of March, when there were present Rev. D. Gorlech Jones (chairman), Mr T. Richards (vice-chairman), Rev J. Lloyd Thomas, Rev D. E. Williams, and the Rev W. T. Francis together with the Clerk (Mr J. Thomas). THE BOARD'S REPLY TO LLANELLY. It was resolved on the motion of the Rev W. T. Francis, seconded by the Rev D. Williams, that the Clerk write to the Llan- elly Board in reply to their letter of the 15th March, That the Board adhere to their letter of the 2nd March last, viz., that they will not pay further back than from the date of the signing of the agree- ment by this Board. Unless the Board agree at once to the offers of this Board, we must decline to have any further corres pondence upon the matter." THE PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL AT CARWAY. It was resolved on the motion of the Rev D. Gorlech Jones, seconded by Mr T. Richards, that the offer of Mrs Mary Jenkins of a plot of land, measuring half an acre, on Waungreen farm, for a school site at Carway, be accepted by this Board at ^27. CLEANER OF CARAWAY SCHOOL. It was resolved on the motion of the Rev J. Lloyd Thomas, seconded by the Rev D. Williams, that Mrs Margaret Davies be appointed cleaner of Caraway School from the 1st March at 5s per calen- dar month, another moiety being paid bv the Chapel trustees. ASSISTANT MISTRESS FOR BANK FFOSFELEN. It was resolved on the motion of the Rev W. T. Francis, seconded by the Rev D. Gorlech Jones, that Miss Rees, Ystrad- ferthyr (Art 50), be appointed assistant mistress at Bankffosfelen at a salarv of £ 4o per annum, from the 5th of March last. THE BOARD AND LLANDEBIE U. D. SCHOOL BOARD. It was resolved on the motion of Mr T. Richards, seconded by the Rev D. Williams, that the Clerk write to the Llan- debie U. D. School that unless an agree- ment to pay is made with this Board for the children who attend Bankffosfelen Board School from the parish of Llan- ddarog, the Board must refuse admittance to such children after the 27th of April next. IRREGULAR ATTENDANCE. Several parents attended before the Board with reference to the irregular attendance of their children at school. Warning was givn that any future breach of the law will involve them in a hw action before the magisterial bench at Carmarthen.

Carmarthen Board of Guardians. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Carmarthen Board of Guardians was held a t the Board-room on Saturday. Mr D. L. Jones, Derlwyn, chairman of the Board, presided. There were also present:-Miss Gwyn, £ t. Ishmael; Miss Hancocke and Mrs R M Thomas, Carmarthen; Rev A Fuller Mills, Carmarthen; Rev Thomas Jones, Llanddowror; Messrs David Davies and John Griffiths, Abergwili; T. Pugh Abernant; David Thomas and John Thomas' Conwil; Stephen Stephens and W J Thomas, Llanarthney John Davies Llnn- ddarrog; David Harries, Llangunnock; David Thomas, Llanfihangel; William Williams, Llangain; Thomas Edmond and Herbert Howell, Llangendeirne; J T Williams, Llanginning; Herbert Griffiths, Llangunnor E Daniel, Llanllawddog; Davies, Llanpumpeaint Theo Howells and J S Williams, Trelech; J Patagonia Lewis, Jonathan Phillips, and Thomas Thomas, Carmarthen. MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that Mrs Harries, Bryntowy, had sent a parcel of illustrated papers for the sick wards, and also that Mrs 1) K Stephens bad sent some books and toys for the chilcren. There were 92 inmates in the house as compared with 79 in the corresponding day last year. 48 tramps had visited the house during the fortnight. OUTDOOR PAUPERISM. The reports of the relieving officers showed the state of outdoor relief for the fortnight ending on the previous Board-day to have been as follows:-Ist week 1.036 paupers, being a decrease of 61 as compared with the corresponding week last year; expenditure, £ 132 18s 6d, a decrease of £ 5 4s 6d. 2nd week 1,034, a decrease of G2 • expenditure, £ 128 18s, a decrease of £ 5 2s.' TREASURER'S REPORT. # The Treasurer's report showed a balance in hand of £4,024 17s 5s. THE TREASURERSHIP. Mr H F Pritcbard resigned his post as treasurer to the Guardians and an applica- tion was read from Mr Wheldon, who succeeds him as manager of the National Provincial Bank. Mr Albert Harries, the manager of Lloyds' Bank, also applied. It was decided to make the appointment at the next meeting. THE CHARGE AGAINST A RELIEVING OFFICER. Mr J T Stephens, relieving officer for the Conwil district, sent a letter relative to his alleged non-attendance at Rhydargauau pay-station on a particular Wednesday. He stated that at the last meeting he under- stood the chairman to enquire concerning Wednesday, the 28th February, on which day lie attended the pay-station, whereas he afterwards found that tha Chairman had been referring to Wednesday, March "th. He very much regretted having made a mistake with regard to the two Wednesdays, which he assured them was quite unintentional. In explanation of hip non-attentance on the date in question, he stnted that his horso being finable to travel he went to Llanpumpsaint by train which would give time enough to complete his round at Bronwydd at 5 p.m. When he reached Llanpumpsaint ho found an applica- tion for blanket? from Hannah Daniel Penrheol. He went to attend to that at once according to the order of the Guardians, and having done so he found that he could not possibly go to Rhydargauau in time to pay the paupers. He, therefore, enclosed the amount required and sent it up by messenger. He much regretted having done so, and he humbly begged the Board to overlook the matter. He would do all in his power by strict attention to his duties to merit the confidence of the Board in the future. A letter was also read from Mr D M Job. | The writer said he understood that it was stated in some quarters that Mr J T Stephens was under the influence of drink on the day in question. The writer begged to state that Mr Stephens attended a church meeting at Conwil at J p.m. that day, and that he was then quite sober. The Chairman: As far as this Board was concerned, there was no such charge made. Is there anything more with reference to this ? Is tho Board prepared to accept Mr Stephens' explanation, and his promise for better conduct in the future. Rev A Fuller Mills said that he thought it ought to be understood at any rate that the Chairman was delivered from all blame for having brought the matter forward. The Chairman pointed out that Mr Stephens had admitted the charge. Rev A Fuller Mills; The Chairman has all the confidence we can repose in him. Mr Thomas Thomas: He ought to apologise to the Chairman, The Chairman I am tony to bring a charge against any officer. But I think we have a duty to the poor as well. Is it the wish of the Buard to accept Mr Stephens' explanation ? Mr David Thomas (Llanfihangel): I think we had better accept it this time. Perhap he will be a better bov from this time out. Mr G Barret Evans I hope lie will. I beg to second Mr Thomas that wo accept it this time. Rev A Fuller Mills said he thought Mr Stephens ought clearly to understand that the Board could not feel that the letter leaned too much on the straightforward side. There was something which ought to come home to Mr Stephens. Ho ought to under- stand that the Board were forgivin(,- him, and that they would be justified in dealing with the case more severely. The Chairman There is a limit to our endurance. Rev Thomas Jones And in future ZD nothing is to interfere with the pavment of thc "paupers. j Rev A Fuller Mills proposed, and it was unanimously agreed that the Clerk should I write an official letter communicating the feeling of the Board to Mr Stephens (who was present). Miss Gwyn We must remember our duty to the poor. We must, indeed.

Carmartben Connty Police Court. t-t ^ese Sessions were held in the Shire Hall on Saturday bofore Mr D Williams- Drummond, Portiscliff (in the chair); Mr C W Jones, Penllwyn Park (vice-chairman); I and T Parkinson, Castle Pigyn. ¡ UNMUZZLED DOGS. P-0- Harries summoned Howell Harries, Nantglawdducha, Conwil, for allowing his dog to stray on the highway unmuzzled on the 20th ult.-Adine of Is and costs was imposed. A CASE FOR THE QUARTER SESSIONS. P.C. Daniel Davies charged W John an individual with housebreaking, and with irient to commit felony. Mr H B White, solicitor, Carmarthen, appeared on behalf of the prosecution. Thomas Williams, Nantsant Farm, Llangendeirne, and owner of a general grocery and drapery stores, known as the Gash Stores, Pontyeates, deposed that the shop in question had two doors, one being situated at the front of the building, and the other at the right side. The shop was somewhat isolated standing by itself on the roadside. It was a lock-up shop, con- sequently no one occupies the building during the night time. According to witness s story he was in the shop as usual on Saturday, the 24th of February. VV itness left the premises about 10.30 p.m., his daughter and his assistant having preceeded him. Witness was absolutely confident that he securely locked-up the premises prior to his departure, as he (witness) examined both the doors and windows. Witness was the last to leave. Lizzie Williams, daughter of the previous witness, stated that she was in the habit of assisting her father at the Cash Stores. There was also an assistant kept named Lizzie Davies. Witness was accustomed to open the shop before her father arrives. On Monday, the 26th of February, witness, with the company of Lizzie Davies, pro- ceeded to open the shop abont 8.30 am taking the key of the front door with her'. On her arrival at the shop witness's attention was drawn towards the side window which she discovered to be opened, the bottom sash being raised up. The =;nrl.- :h -U n' iUUU in question was one consisting of two panes. Witness then went to the front door, and found a piece of iron (produced) in the keyhole. The side door witness shortly afterwards discovered to be standing wide open. Witness then proceeded to examine the windows and found crushed marks on the bottom of them, as if some hard metal had been pressed against them. Witness eventually entered the shop by the side door. Inside the shop connected on the side door witness's father's office was situated, and inside this office witness found that the drawers of her father's desk had been ransacked. Witness was unable to open the front door with the key, and the lock had been tampered with to such an extent that make such a proceeding impracticable. On the stairs leading to the showroom witness also found some burned matches. Lizzie Davies, daughter of Phillip Davies, Llewnhendy, near Llanelly, gave corroborative evidence. Daniel Beynon, collier, Whitehall, 1 oatyeaies, said he remembered Sunday night, tiie 25th of Februarv. On thnt evening witness went for a walk with one Daniel Evan Jenkins, and passed the Cash Stores about 10 p.m. Witness noticed a light burning upstairs on the premises of tho Cash Stores, and shortly afterwards saw a man carrying the light descend from the upstairs to the ground floor. Witness was 1:1 such a position that he could clearly see thti staircase. When witness saw the man he shouted out" There's somebody in the stores At that time witness had an idea as to who the man was. About 8.30 p.m on the following night witness was in the Biigenu put: lie-house when he saw the defendant. Witness had seen him before working at the Capel Evan colliery, but generally knew him as William John." Witness was prepared to swear that the man whom he saw in the Cash Stores oa the night ra question was the defendant Peake. P.O. D Davies now stationed at Llanelly, but formerly at Pontyberem, said that he ane-s cd the defendant on the 27th of last month. Witness was acquainted with piisoner. Witness charged him with breaking and entering the Cash Stores, amongst several charges which had no connection with the present casp. Defendant told witness that if he (defendant) got out of this trouble he would never do such a thing again. The piece of iron (produced) was given to witness by Lizzie Davies. Piisoner was remanded until to-day (Friday) to take his trial at the Quarter Sessions. MONDAY.—Before Mr C W Jones (in the chair) and Mr Walter Spurrell (mayor).

DRINK AGAIN. P.C. Thomas Jones charged James Owen, labourer, of no fixed abode, with being drunk and disorderly at the Square in Llanstephan on Saturday night, at I I o'clock, Sergt. Thomas proved 14 previous convictions. Defendant: I hope my lordships you will deal lenient with me. I won't trouble you no more. The Chairman You have troubled us a lot before. Defendant: My lordship, I will never trouble you again if you deal lenient with me this time. The Chairman You said that when you were here before. I begin to remember you now. Defendant Give me one chance, Mr Jones, and I'll sign the pledge. The Bench fined defendant jos and costs, with the alternative of 14 days' hard labour. All defendant had in his possession was 2d and a pipe—which did not suffice to liquidate the fine.

LLANBOIDY. THE PETTY SESSIONS were held at the Maes- gwynne Arms on AVednfsday, before Mr T. B. B. Protherce. -William Phillips, Rose Vilin, Ainroth svae charged with being drunk in charge of a lorse and trap, and John Thomas, Seyborwitli [ilangain, with being drunk, Bath cases were tdjourned for a month. t ^XTEHTAIXMEXT-on Thursday evening of last week; the Llanboidy Minstrels gave their second entertainment in aid of the Reading Hoom at the Market Hall. The attendance was not so good as was expected, owing probably to the short notice given, and the unattractive way it had been advertised. The 'company showed a great improvment over the entertainment given earlier in the winter, and is a great credit to the manager, Mr A Skinner, Maesgwynne. Mi&s Jones, The Vicarage, in her usual able manner, presided at the piano. The dialogues and jokes were well taken up by each member, and, judging by the audience, they gave every satisfaction. The musical part of the programme was as follows Part 1 Song and chorus, "Folly Wolly-doodle all de day," Mr T Jenkins • song, De ole Banjo," Mr JE Tooley | song. Wake Nicodemus," Mr W Davies song, N-elly Gray," Mr J Evans; song, Oh! Susanna," Mr J Jenkins; song, "Ring, ring de banjo," Mr W Phillips; song, Mossa's in de cold ground," Mr J Evans, Parsonage; song, "Susan Jane," Mr W Davies song, The Motor-Car," Mr JRFooley; song and chorus, "I'm off to Charlcstown," Mr A Skinner. Part 2: Cramophone selections by Mr J Young • stump speech Woman," Mr J R Toolev' cornet solo, Mr T Jenkins; song, Marv fncL^°?in' n Davies; recitation, Kissing Cup," Mr A Skinner; finale, God Save tho Queen." READING ROOM.—This old institution, together with the library, is to be opened on Saturday by Mrs Roch, Maesgwynne.

BIRTHS. JONES.—April 3rd. at 15, King-street. Carmarthen, the wife of Mr A J Jones, house-decorater, et., of a son. LODWICK. — March 28th, at the Royal Oak Inp, Johnstown, Carmarthen, the wife of Mr. W. Lodwick, of a son. LLOYD. -ill '-rch 29th, at 8, John-street. Crr narthen the wife of Mr \V. Lloyd, painter, G.W.K., of a son. MURPHY.— April 1th, at School-street, Carmarthen the wife ot Mr Michael Murphy, plasterer of a son. MARRIAGES. DAVIKS — EVANS.—Maren .'ilst, at the Registrar's. Office, Carmarthen, Ilr A Benjamin Davies s..n of Mr Daniel Danes builder, atprJQo: terrace, to Mi8 Margaret Evans, fourth dau"htet: of Mr David Esraus, both (.f Carmarthen JoNES-.ToxES.-Mar.h 24th, at Pri,,)r(IN- Caagr(,- gational Chapel.Carmarthen, by the R'ev, E U ihorcas Mr. I.JUeSi 8 • •/w-frs,igreenfrocvr' Vict^a < £ 't»ge;. liart:F-)w, to Z''e Ann, only daughter of Mr. then orPor5ll!011 mason, both of Carmar- F, DEATHS. jowr.u. Ai iil 2nd, at 13, John-street, G*rmar^ then, A.;i.Fs Maud, infant daughter, of Mr. D. C. Guwtr. woollen manufacturer, aged 9 months. Ltwit. — .Mar^h 23rd. at 87, Pi lory-sueet, Carmar- then, Sar-;h, wife of Mr. D >vid Lewis, butcher, aged 59 years. LEWIS. — March .'51st, at 6, Waterloo-'errsce Car- marthen, Percy George, infant son ot Mr Heniff Lewis, butcher, aged 7 months.

Slander Case from St. Clears. HEARING AT THE SHIRE HALL. EXCOMMUNICATION THREATENED. DISCUSSION ON PRESS CONTRIBUTIONS. £ 25 DAMAGES. Mr W. Howell, LUuieliy, Under-Sheriff (Ir Carmarthenshire, and a ju'y sat at, the Shire Hull, Carmarthen, on Tuesday. to assess damages in a case of slander. The plaintiffs werp. David and Mary Richard?, of Cwmcaddy. Llanddowror, et:d the defendant was Lemuel Evans, of Maeslhm, Llanddowror. The defendant had allowed judgment to go by dtfault in tha Iligh Court und a writ of enquiry was issued under which the Sheriff's court now met to assess the amount of damages payable. iUr H. Brunei White was for plaintiff and Mr James John for defendant. Mr White in opening his case stated that the action was brought because the defendant had committed a gross slander on Mrs Richards by alleging that she had Wen guilty of unchastity witn Evan Datid, a farm servant, formerly of Maesllau, now of Creswell. The matter had been brought before the Calvinistic Methodist Church, at Llunddowror, of which nil the parties were members; and Mis Richards had been ordered to 11 gitniid back." Delcnda u t had made the slanderous statement in church, and had made it at St Clears railway station to J'.C. illi^in Janus. Mr Wiiite had written to him asking for an apology, and the answer defendant wss I have no apology to in^,ce; I will stick to what 1 was told" Mrs RieLards was a aost rtsju ctatdn woman. Previ us to her uaariiagu she had been in respectable service —at one time in she service of Col. Howell, of Penrheol. She had been married twenty years and had brought up three children respectably. Even to-day nt the Kst moment defendant had not the manliress to cootie forward and say, "I was wrong I will apologise aod pay the costs." Mr James John said 1.0 would do that- His client would apologise and pay the ccstF. This was the first time he tial Ue,,ri asked to do so. Mr White Raid that th, defendant had not made any such offe*. They had gone to the trouble of getting the Under-Sheritf and the jury together. He would ask iora certain sum for damages. Mr James John would not maks an offer to pay damages as Wl-]! A long difeoiiosbn rr.-k p];ir>r; between advocates and clitms vn either side; und the Under-Sheriff expressed ar: opinion that the case was eminently one for a e ttlemeiii hut alter a good deal of parrying i' W 's decided t<; go on with the case. Man Hi"d, wife of David Richards, CwiiR-addy, Llanddowror, was sworn. She said, I have been married 20 years. I have three children, the you.MgEst being 15 years o'd. My husband is a collier vt orking at Clydac'r. I recollect the 2nd Janu Iry, the day of the monthly market at St. Clears. On that d^y I was engaged as a waitress at the Blue Boar, St. Clears. During the day I saw Lemuel Evans, and his woskman, Etan David. I le t to go home something after 8 o clo(-k. John JllnR, PlHsyo-vchagen, was with me part of the way, And Alcwyn Phillips as well. Ou the road I passed Taifan Lod^e about 10 minutes walk from my hor.ip. Miriam Evans lives there I spoke to Minam. I g"' home bei'oie 9 o'clock. My mother and Margaret. Evans were there. I dil not leae home that Ili;(ht again. I went on the 13th January to is, ii my husband at Clydach I was there umil the. 25th January. When I came baok on the 25th. I heard a rumour that had gone about. I went to see the Rev J. Walters and he told me. I wr.s told by ( lie of the dearo.is to star.d back at the communion, It, is not true that I was guilty of the charge made against tne. I ask the jury to clear my character. Cross-examined by Mr John I know Evan David. 1 knew him before the 2nd Januarv. Evan David writes for the Welshman it is said. I hear that he calls himself Llwynog," Bat you can't b. if'YP Sl!l vmi hoar 1 Mr John In the Friday's paper before there was something about Cwrlen Malen." Plaintiff I don't know I don't read the paper. I asked him this day who was Cwrlen Malen." I fetched some tobacco fer him he gave me 3d to fetch it. I then went into the house to my business. Evan David did not follow me to the back I was in the kitchen which was full of people. He had b little parcel with him. I don't know David Williams, Bailymawr, and Thomas Reynolds. I did not see them at the fair in November I did not ted any man at November fair that I lived next door to the blacksmith at Llanddowror. My minister told me to get my witness who was home wiui me from the Blue Boar, He did not tell me to HTand back he was not sitting on the cate. Mr John Your husband does net believe it. Plaintiff I don't know. He wants me to clear it. John James, the deacon, told John Junes, a member, to tell me to stop away from the chapel. I stayed away. John Jones, Plasybachgen, Llanddowror, a farmer, and a member of the C.M. Church at L'ardjc wror, said t recollect being in the school- room on the i2th January last. David Jones, blacksmith; William Morris, Tai-tach; and Lemuel and a lot more were present. At the society meeting (cyfarfod yr cglwys) afterwards, I heard John James, the deacon, said that Mary luchards' cause was to be brought on, and that she was to be excommunii atcd trom the church (tornma.sor eglwys). I a<ked what wis the «nw HLemuel Evans said, "I wi» tell you things !i 8 ■ ,6 ,WBS W3bhing ^6 utensils on the nVah "r? °Ck,at night in the B!ue B°", on the night, of the monthly market. I said she J as coming home with me, and that I was home at Ptrn. Lemuel Evans said that she and Evan ■Uaud passed the Parsonage at twelve o'clock at night, und that Mary Richards told Evan to turn by the house of William Isaac, near tho Chapel, and tn on. n.h.L \:T_- y1,, 8", v»Jnor r°*a by Uraigydeilo, and that he followed them; that they went as far as VSJnor farin-vard that they turned into the field, and that they were guilty of the alleged impropriety. There is talk about this all over the placp. In the course of the cross-examination by Mr James John, witness stated that Lemuel Evans did not at the Sjciety meeting mention the name of Evan David, or the name of any other living man. Again pressed, he explained that he meant to say that Lemuel Evans did not tell that he heard any- thing from Eoan David himself. Mr John Did you say If it is Evan David says po. leave tqlm elcne AVitn, ss No; it was Wiliatn Morris said that, I did not hear him say He has made trouble enough in another chapel." Mr John asked if what defendant said was not thft Evara David had told him these things ? Witness No he did not say he hear it from Evan David. He said he was a witness. He said he had seen them. Mr John You are very interested in this case abcut Mary Richards. Witness No just because she was home with me this night 1 did not go to the Blue Boar from the society to learn what time Mary Richards left on the fair night. David Richards wss not with me. I was seeing my son off by the mail on the evening ot ths fair. I was at the Blue Boar after- TaS to8siu8 at the Blue Boar, I had only one hlaes of beer there. on thp" S't"™1 Jame? 8Hid At Sfc- Clears station had, t i TryV? 8aw defendant. He said he had iaiin.it Mary Cwmcaddy and Llwynog in impropriety in \aynors field on the night of the previous monthly market, and that Mary Cwmcaodv had ceeD turned back from the ehanel at Llanddowror. Defendant commenced by saying I'll tell you a secret; don't tell anybody." Mr John You know -1 Llwynog ? He has had a couple of dsns at the police. The police had not been free from his caustic pen. Mr "\Vhite objected. The Chief Constable could take an action for libel to vindicate the police if he liked, The Under-Sheriff Perhaps, as there is no Act of Parliament to protect "Llwynoar," you will protect him. There is an Act of Parliament to protect the women. Miriam Evans, dressmaker, Talfan Lodge, said she saw MrsRichares coming home on the evening in questicn. She spoke to Mrs Richards. bomns Grifhths, Ffynongollen, said he was in the company Gf Evan David they left the v?"mp ir8 « « Stop"t,nf>- Witness saw Evan David home it was nearly tweWe o'cloik then Evan David said that on ihe 2nd J^uary he was in the service of Lemuel Evans. He was at the monthly market in sc. dears. He saw Mrs Richards, who was acting as waitress at the Blue Bear, lie went home with the previous witness, He did not see Mrs Richards after he left the house. The first he heard of it was from John Jones ^laeegwrcla; a scrvant-gii 1 also told him. Lemuel Evana Àld Dot tell him about it then. On the 17th b rY witnvss left ill for a few dtiys when he nhint th 1 8fa»ices were not required. Asked Tunnel k r"m°ur which had then gone about, MrJameTlT111' X about it." 11 v 7vaeketi witness if he cjntributed to the chhman (a Carmarthen paper) under the rem de p.ume ot Llwynoe Witness No. 8;r. Mr Ja„ ee -r-hn ■ I warn you to be careful. Witness I II) careful. Mr John Do you »wear thnt TOtt ure not thp writer of the notes that appear in,^t Paper nnder the name of Llwynog r r- Witness-Supposing 1 dc, whnt B that" to do with this cl6itè P There w?.s an uproar in. tho body tit the court and several shouted Yes." Witness waa under- stood to say V Yes kly-tiaose ti&hi,hizu. Mr John t Sou now a«jf Yce." What do you-, mean by lying^ and sayitig 3 on-were careful, and s.,iyin N')* Witness An# C;,4You aak pertaining to tins case, i will answer. ° The learned Unrter-Sh«rift warned-witness that he wt,s botind tp tell the truth If he wete asked

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Sudden Death at Carmarthen. Mr T. Walters, borough coroner, and a jury, sat at the Guildhall on Friday at 7 pm. to enquire into the death of Elizabeth Nunke, aged 42. Mrs Medoalfe, Parade-road, said I knew the daceased for many years. She was a married woman. I don't know her husband's name. John Duff, a brother of the deceased, said the man's name was Francis Nanke. He was a sailor. Witness did not know whether he was alive or not. He had not heard from deceased for 14 or 15 years. Mrs Mfclcalf s&id Last Friday she told him it was ten years since she heard from him. She was 42 years old last birthday-10th February. She had no children. I spoke to her yesterday morning. She had been poorly but she was better. Sae was going out washing to Jones Brothers. I was with her at her death between 5.5 p.m and 5.10 p.m. She sent a child to call me. She groaned three timep. She said she would never go out to wash again. She was in her arm chair She asked the Lord to have mercy on her, and to forgive her, She said no more, She did not appear pale at first but very much so. She died at once, Dr Williams passed up soon after. There was no blood about her mouth. She complained a lot on Friday, when she was working with me of a pain between her shoulders. She was often complaining lately. She was lanquid of laie She was a very industrious woman. .Mrs Mary Thomas, 13, Parade-rca'd, wife of Henry Thomas the carpenter, said she was callod by Mrs 2e M Wit" °ra £ ed the evideD<* Mrs Mrs Medcalf. Witness knew deceased. Deceased had been complaining for a big ume. Althou„h not w?H, sne was able to go about Dr E R Williams, Carmarthen, said he was called to the house the previous afternoon. He got there at 5.15 p.m. Deceased was then dead. He knew deceased by sight. From enquiries made he fame to the conclusion that deceased died of cyncope—that she had a weak heart and that her dfcith was brought about by syncope. The Jury returned a verdict accordingly.

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any questions which he thought improper, it was to be referred to the Court and the learned Under- Sheriff would decide to the best of his ability whether the question should be put. But witnces must not give a false answer. Witness Is that a proper question? The Under-Sheriff: I think it is fairly. Mr James John Do you remember writing in the Welshman paper about "Cwrlen Malen." A Voice You ought to, whatever (laughter). Mi James John Do you remember writing about Cwrlen Malen ? Witness I don't know. Mr Joints John Did Mrs Richards ask you who Cwrlen Malen was ? Witness: I do not remember. Mr James John Will you swear she did not. Witness I don't think she did. Did you give Mrs Richards any money at the Blue Boar to-dny ?-I paid for the dinner and she went for some tobacco for me. I gave her the money for that. Why didn't you go home with Lemuel Evans ?- I had business at St. Clears. I had some business to do at St, Clears. I had to see Josiah Evans, late of Ireventy, I met him at the Blue Boar by appointment, Mr James John Is he one of the gentlemen who inspires 11 Llwynog's notes ? Mr White Don't you spoil our Welshman paper. Witness said he had also been to see Mr Griffiths, Ffynongollen. Mr John Does he inspire any of Llwynog's aotes ? J 6 Witness: Not that I am aware of. Mr James John This is not the first time your name has been mixed up with people? Witness I don't know. You used to be a member of Bwlchnewydd Chapel ?—Yes. You left after they turned you out r—They did not turn me out, What was the difference ?-The difference was that at a church meeting we had a bit of a row. Shall I tell you what the row was ?—You may if you like. It was nothing to my discredit. Was it because of something between you and a young girl of 16 or 17. -There was a rumour of that. Mr James John That was the reason you had to go. The Under-Sheriff Was it because of a rumour of any impropriety ? Witness: There was a rumour that I was courting her. I hid a perfect right to do it if I liked. Mr James John; You left your service at that place ? Wi:.ne8s: I left of my own accord. I had the highest pjssiole refeiences. Mr John I place no reliance on referencef. Did you leave because ot the rumour ? Witness I left there. Mr John Because of the rumour ? Witness I did. Mr John Did they come to your house on one occasion to fetch this young girl away ? Witness She was in the neighbourhood close to my housp, You will please to understand that I left Cresswell of my own accord. Mr John I know you say so. Witness said that he was now working at CresswelJ. On the former occasion, the girl's father was going to tak., her away because he heard they were courting. Her fathei thought the girl too young for the witness. Rather thso let the girl go, he had left himself. It would be harder for the mistress to get a maid-servant than a man- servant. Mr White in his concluding speeches asked for substantial damages. Mr James John pointed out that no specific damage had been alleged; and that as far as clearing her character went, a verdict of a penny damages would answer as well as one for £ 10,000. The learned Under-Sheriff said that if a verdict for a small amount like a farthing were returned it would net clear the plaintiff's character. It could be said that the verdict was contemptuous, and that the jury had been bound to return a verdict, but had pooh-poohed the case. Plaintiff in such a case could not receive most costs than damages, except the judge certified there was reasonable grounds for the action. A verdict for a small sum would, therefore, only carry an equal amount of costs, except a Judge of the High Court were applied to and made an order other- wise. To go again to the High Court would mean more expense 011 the plaintiff. No slander could be mure injurious to a married woman it was calculated to destroy her domestic happiness and to bring her into contempt with her neighbours especially among a moral people like the Welsh' It was impossible to imagine a slander more cruel. The jury should return such damages as would be likely to deter defendant and others from committing Isuch offences. There was too much slander in our country. On the other side of the Channel there was no law against slander a summary remedy existed and anybody circulating a slander did so at great risk to his person. Although he thought the jury should return substantial damages, he did not think they should return a verdict which would be ruinous to the defendant. The Jnry assessedjthe damages at X25, Judgment with ccsts foliowed.