Glamorgan Free Press

RHONDDA DISTRICT COUNCIL. CARE WITH ffEGARD TO SPENDING MONEY. ANOTHER RESULT OF THE STRIKE. INCREASING THE WATER SUPPLY. The monthly meeting of the Rhondda Urban District Council was held on Friday at the offices, Mr R. S. Griffiths (chairman), J.P., pre- sided, there being also present: Messrs Mor-an Llewelyn (vice-chairman), Morris Morns W. Morgan, J.P., W. H. ^arthias, J.P., J. D. Williams, M.F.H., J.P.; D. WdhamsL. P Griffiths, W. T. Jones, W. D. Wight, Dr Thomas, D. C. Evans, the clerk (Alderman W. H. Morgan), the deputy-clerk (Mr J. Hop- kin), and the surveyor (Mr J. W. Jones). SHOULD THE SANITARY INSPECTORS WALK ON DUTY. When the minutes of the previous meeting were brought up for confirmation, Alderman W. Morgan moved iiiat the attention of the Finance Committee be directed to the accounts presented respecting the disbursements of the inspectors. The Chairman: Your object is to get the m.. spectors to walk more? Alderman Morgan: Yes, because when I am in a conveyance I see nothing, but when I walk along the roads I always see something. Mr W. Jones enquired whether it would not be advisable for them to procure railway passes for their inspectors. The Clerk replied it had been considered several tivies Alderman morgan's motion was carried. ISLOATION HOSPITAL. A letter was received from the clerk of the Glamorgan County Council requesting the Coun- cil to submit the plans of the proposed isolation hospital to the county medical officer of health. The Clerk was instructed to reply stating that the plans would be sent to the medical offiecr of health subsequent to their approval by the health committee. IMPROVEMENTS AT PONTYGWAITH. Mr Treharne, Pentre, wrote stating that the trench which the Council had request-ed the estate to construct in Madeline Terrace, Ponty- gwaith, bad been done, and the former state of things was mow remedied. THE RECENT STORM. A letter was read from Messrs David Grif- fiths, Tom Evans, Richard Peak, and Edmund Williams, Llwynypia, stating that during the recent storm the drains in certain streets be- came blocked, and without having been autho- rised by anyone they proceeded to remedy this state of things, and now enclosed a bill of £ 1 Is. The Chairman said he had been called upon by David Griffiths, the ,-eek folio-'— the storm, and the facts then stated were similar to those put forth in the letter. He had in- formed him he could do nothing in the matter, and acting uton his advice, GriffitI'Ls ifow sent this letter. The Clerk: What do our own men know about it? The Chairman said the Council should en- deavour to discover what services the applicants had rendered. On the motion of Dr Thomas, the letter was referred to the Surveyor for the purpose of in- vestigation. SUCCESS OF AN INSPECTOR. Mr J. Towv Thomas, sanitary inspector,wrote stating that he had passed the recent Sanitary Inspectors' Institute examination, and hoped the Council would grant him the LS they gran- ted the other inspectors upon their attaining this success. The Chairman said that the resolution orant- ing the £ 5 was a very old one, and he did not know whether it now held good. Mr J. D. Williams: Has the resolution been rescinded P The Chairman: I don't know. Mr Williams: I don't think so. Mr W. D. Wight: I think it is rather absurd, and should be rescinded. The Clerk: They are all qualified new. and I don't believe you will appoint another who is not qualified. Mr J. D. Williams then moved that the money be paid. This was agreed to. BURIAL FINANCES. The report of the Burial Committee indicated that the question of the extension, of the 'Üe- orky Cemetery will be considered at the next injecting of the committee. The amount of receipts for the month of June was L85 15s, and he payments £53 Is. HEALTH COMMITTEE. The Health Committee's report stated that they had resolved that the question of adopting additional bye-laws with respect to the paving of yards and open spaces in connection with dwelling houses; the provision of secondary means of access in the laying out of new streets; and the prevention of buildings erected in ac- cordance with bye-laws made under the Public Health Acts, from being altered in such a way ihat if at first so constructed they would have contravened the bye-laws; be placed upon the agenda for consideration at the next committee meeting. COLLIERY HOUSES OBJECTED TO. It was moved at the committee meeting by Councillor Morgan Llewelyn, and seconded by Mr R. S. Griffiths, and resolved that sanction be not given to occupy the houses in Ynyshir belonging to the Ynyshir Standard Colliery Com- pany until they are completed according to the plans passed by the Council. AMerman Matthias said that he was to be blamed with regard to this. 'the mistake had been made in connection with the stair-cases, but the houses were otherwise excellent. Whio ereclinsr the houses, he had spoken to the medi- cal officr of health respecting the alteration, and he did not object to it. • „e Tho Chairman, in upholding the decision ot the Health Committee, sai, that he understood that people were to reside in the cellars of these houses also, and they had not been done in °.ccor(lance with the plans submitted to the Council. On the motion of Dr W. E. Thomas, it was decided to substitute the word "because" for the won't "untijT in the report, so that the colliery company might submit amended plans or adopt anv oilier course they desired. This was agreed to. STREET WATERING. At the same meeting Councillor M. Morris raised the question of street watering, and the surveyor reported that he had asked the Ponty- pridd" Water Works Company to supply the Council with water from their mains for that purpose, but the company regretted they could not to do so. Councillor Morris observed that this was badly needed in Ferndale. Nothing further was done in the matter. The report further stated that on the motion of Councillor Griffiths, seconded by Councillor Morris Morris, it was decided that the Clerk serve a. notice in writing upon Henry Page, of Pandy Field. Tonypandy, requiring him to at- tend personally, or by an agent, before this com- mittee at its next meeting, to show cause why the balding on wheels erected by him in Pandy Field shall not be removed, altered, or pulled down. SEWERAGE WORKS AT TREHERBERT. It was deciuod, on the motion of Councillor Morris, seconded by Councillor Griffiths, that the Surveyor be empowered to arrange with Messrs Barnes, Chaplin, and Co., the con- tractors at present executing sewerage works at Tr^herbert, for the carrying out of an addi- tional length of sewer. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee reported the receipt of a letter from the architect of the Isolation Hospital applying for a cheque for -Eloo on ac- count of his services in the preparation of nlans. The committee referred the matter for the con- sideration of the Council. It was now decided thai the sum of fifty guineas be granted. The accountant had submitted a statement of the financial position of the Council and the committee recommended that, no additional works be carried out in future, except m urgent cases, unless such works have been provided for in the estimate. NEW WATER WORKS. for ir. the estimate. NEW WATER WORKS. The Gas and Water Committee reported that Mr T. Rpps, the engineer of the company, had surr:;e?t.ed an alternative scheme of the new water works, and it was resolved that a. sub- ccrr.mif tre be appointed to visit. the site of the I resqrvoir, and thp-t the following 'icut'emen constitute, the committee Messrs T. Griffiths, R. S. Griffiths. Jenkins. Mathias, and Wight and that the manager and engineer ac- ooimany the committee. E was moved by Dr Thomas, and seconded 1)" Councillor Williams, and resolved, that in f-.itnro 411" charge for water supplied to orcrans in e'virehes and chapels be Is per a,000 gallons LIGHTING OF A PONTYGWAITH CHAPEL. Ti, wresolved that the manager re,i to Mr Wj'liara Williams. Pontygwaith. stating that the Council supplies the Ferndale Gas Com-, pany at 3s 6d per 1,000 cubic feet. which is lew than is charged to any other consumer, and that the committee see no reason why the com- pany should charge the trustees of ,e Metho- dist Chapel more than they charge other con- sumers, and that the manager point out that the company are making a profit of Is 6d per 1,000 cubic feet to cover the email outlay they had incurred, and requesting him to apply to the company for a redaction. The committee recommended that the mana- ger be authorised to purchase the necessary apparatus for testing ordinary gas metres at an estimated cost of E60. The committee also decided that the clerk be directed to send a letter to the secretary of the Rhondda Gas and Water Company request- ing him to give up possession of all books and documents now required within a week. It was resolved that the manager furnish the plan required by the Local Government Board showing the position of the proposed new water mains, and inform them of the d^pth at which the proposed mains are to be laid. The committee also recommended the fixing of the Council's seal to the contract with Messrs Dempster and Sons, Ltd., for the erection of regenerator furnaces at Ystrad and Porth Gas Works. The report was adopted. DISCOLOURATION OF WATER. The Roads Committee decided that the atten- tion of the medical officer of health be called to the discolouration of the water supplied b- the Pontypridd Water Works Company, and that a report be presented to the Council.-In the absence of the medical officer no report was submitted. WHEELBARROWS ON PAVEMENTS. The Surveyor was instructed to forward a let- ter to the superintendent of police expressing surprise that his officers do net take cognizance of the practice of taking wheelbarrows and hand trucks along the pavements, and requesting him to give instruction to report offenders. HIRING A STEAM-ROAD ROLLER. The committee resolved that a steam-road roller be hired from the Pontypridd Council for the purpose of completing the approach to the Rheola Bridge, Porth, at an inclusive charge of L2 per day for the roller, fuel. and driver. PRIVATE STREET WORKS. The Clerk was instructed to apply to the magistrates to fix a date for hearing the objec- tions lodged with respect to the private street works to be executed in the back lanes at Clyd- ach Vale. On the motion of the Chairman, Rhondda Terrace, Ferndale, was declared a highway re- pairable by the inhabitants at large. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY. The Clerk reported that the Local Govern- ment Board had held an inquiry into theappli- cation of the Council for a loan bf £ 10,000 for gas and water purposes. PLANS. Dr Thomas gave notice that at the next meet- ing he would move that all plans be in future submitted to the medical officer as well as the Surveyor and Roads Committee. "There are," he added, a good many builders on that com- mittee." Alderman W. H. Matthias: Well, I will not act on it. Dr Thomas: Pardon me, sir, I meant nothing personal. INSANITARY HOUSES. The medical officer of health was directed to report upon the complaint of the county medical officer of health respecting the insanitary condi- tion of houses belonging to the Fernhill Col- liery Company, and Glamorgan Coal Company, and the continued pollution of Ffrwdamos by sewage. The new bye-laws relating to buildings were adopted, and the seal of the Council affixed. ALDERMAN MORGAN AND BRAKE- DRIVERS. At the close of the meeting Alderman Morgan drew attention to the prosecution of brake- drivers by the police for plying for hire while not in the stand. Nothing was done in the matter.

Rev. Silas Charles, C.C. LEAVING FERNDALE FOR CARDIFF. The Rev Silas Charles contemplates leaving Ferndale for Cardiff. On Sunday he formally tendered his resignation of the nastorate, of the English Congregational Church at Ferndale, in order to take charge of the Forward Movement at Roath and Cathays. The English Congre- gationalists at present worship in a hall in Dal- cross street, but in connection with the For- ward Movement of that denomination it is con- templated building a handsome church upon a site between the end of Mackintosh place and Nmian road. The land has been secured from the Marquis of Bute, and when that part of the estate is being opened out so as to continue Mactintosh place to a point directly opposite the park a start will be at once made with the edi- fice. By reason of its position the church will be able to -serve both the populous Crwys dis- trict and the south-eastern side of Roath. In the meantime, a temporary iron church will be erected near the site of the permanent church. The English Congregationalists in Cardiff are to be congratulated upon securing the Rev Silas Charles, who is one of the best known and most respected men in the Rhondda. Fach, where he has resided for the past eight years. He is an active member of the Glamorgan County Coun- cil, which body he represents on the Court of the University College of South Wales and Mon- mouthshire. He is chairman of the Ferndale Town and Collieries Library, a very ffile insti- tution. and has been identified with every pro- gressive movement in his district. Mr Silas Charles holds several offices in connection with English Congregationalism in South Wales. He is, for instance, on the council of the Forward Movement, the executive of the South Wales Church Aid Association, and the executive of thfil Glamorgan and Carmarthenshire Congregational Association. Politically, he is strongly Radical in his leanings, and displays keen interest in the important work of organi- sation, being a member of the executive of the Rhondda Liberal and Labour Association and of the South Wales Federation. Mr Silas Charles expects to take up his Cardiff pastorate in October next.

Rhondda Police Troubled by a Dog. Edmund Llewelyn, Tynybedw street, Treorky, was summoned at the Ystrad, Police on Monday charged with keeping a dog without a licence. P.O. Davies said that on the morning of the 21st ult., he visited the defendant's house, and there saw a dog in respect of which no licence could be produced. Defendant said it was not his dog, but was the property of another gentleman, named Phil- lips. Inspector Menhennick said that on the pre- vious Friday evening he met the defendant and Phillips, and a conversation occurred, during which the latter denied being the owner of the dog. As the result of a complaint made b^ the Pentre police some time ago that the dog an-1 noye'd them in the night By pursuing them, he disposed of it to "Ifie defendant, who was now fined 7s 6d.

SISTER AND BROTHER AT LOGGERHEADS. A DINAS SQUABBLE. Not Spoken for Three Years. "HE THREATENED TO KILL ME A case arising out of a squabble between brother and sister occupied the attention of the Stipendiary and Dr H. N. Davies, at the Porth police-coui\ on Thursday. The parties were William John Kamman, collier, Dinas, and Mrs Diana Hinde, Tinas. The latter summoned her brother for using threats towards her. She said that although she V.ad no1:, spoken to him for three yt-ars he came to her )i,)us-. where thpir father lived, and threatened to kill her. The Stipendiary For what ?-I don't know. He said he was going to put the rope around me. A Voice in Court: Pon't tell your eld lies The defendant said he simply went to the house to vis>t his f ither, and his sister called him bad names, a compliment which he re- turned. This was all, he said, that had happened. A woman named Elizabeth Williams, a neigh- bour, stated that she was passing the house on the night in question and her attention was attracted by screams which she heard in the house. Ultimately she saw the defendant being turned out, and calling his sister bad names." The stipendiary said the defendant's conduct was disgraceful, but inasmuch as lie bore a good record he was simply ordered to pay the ,"Ii Il bound over U kcey thu ptacc.

The Llantwit Perjury Case. •+ T~ HEADING AT TIJE ASSIZES. Significant Observations by the Judge The Witnesses for the Defence not Called. JURY RETURNS A VERDICT OF ACQUITTAL. FULL REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS. (BY OUR OWN REPORTER). Thomas Howella, Dyffryn Dowlais farm, Llantwit, was indicted at the Glamorgan Summer Assizes at Swansea, on Friday before Mr Justice Wills-o» a charge of perjury. Mr B. F. Williams, and Mr Sankey (instructed by Mr J. Bryant, solicitor, Pontypridd), ap- peared for the prosecution, amd Mr Abel Thomas, Q.C., and Mr Arthur Lewis (instructed by Mr D. Roos, of the office of Mr W. R. Davies, solicitor, Pontypridd), defended. It will be remembered that at the Ponty- pridd Police Court a short tune ago, Thomas Morgan, butcher, Pontypridd, was prosecuted by Howells for cutting down trees on the Duffryn Dowlais farm, the property of Howells, and convicted. Action was subsequently taken against Howells on a charge of perjury, the allegation of the prosecution being that Morgan had not cut down the trees, but that they had been felled by a man named Edward Hopkins. The Bench then considered that a "prima facie" case thad been made out and the case was sent to the assizes. Mr Henry Porcher, magistrates' clerk, Ponty- pridd, now produced the evidence taken at the Pontypridd Police Court a -few weeks ago, particulars of which have previously appeared in the "Free Press." THOMAS MORGAN IN THE BOX. The next witness called was Thomas Morgan, butcher, Pontypridd, who said he did not cut down the trees on the 25th of June or on any other day. In fact, he had never on any day cut down a tree on the farm, nor did he assist anyone in cutting one down. The tree he was charged with cutting was shewn him on the 28th of June by Mr Howells and P-c- Solomon in two pieces at the time the summons was served. On the day in question he went to Pontypridd at nine in the morning and re- mained there until three to the afternoon, when he returned to the farm, and stayed there until five or 5.30 p.m. He was trying to finish the hay over Sunday, and his son and Job Jones were with him. He left off on the hay about half-past five, and then went back to Ponty- pridd to pay the men. He arrived at Ponty- pridd at six o'clock, and left about 9 p.m., re- turning to the Dyffryn Dowlais Farm to sleep. AMUSING CROSS-EXAMINATION. Cross-examined by Mr Abel Thomas: You have a son named Albert Morgan?—Yes. He is the tenant of the farm?—Yes. By a lease from Thomas Howells he is en- titled to live in two rooms in the house?—I suppose he is. Don't you know?—No, sir; I am not acquain- ted with the facts. When did you go to live with your son?- When I bought the crop of hay on the 8th June. During this time your eon brought a Chan- cery action against Thomas HoweM?-r don't know. It was remarked, but I took no notice of it. Didn't your son mention a word of it to you while you were living with him?—No. Don't you know it came on on the 13th June? —No. Didn't you hear that the documents your son produced were impounded ?—Not until I heard it in the Pontypridd Police Court. Didn't you know your son was in an awkward position?—I don't know. You know your son lost the action and bad to pay the costs?—No. Witness also denied seeing a report in the newspapers at the time. He had not seen the paper referred to. Mr Abel Thomas: Have you been committed for an ASSAULT ON THOMAS HOWELLS. and were you fined f-1 and bound over to keep the peace?—I was-convicted on his evidence. Were you bound over on the 2nd April?— About that time, I should think. Why did you assault him,?—I was convicted on his evidence. He brought forward witnesses and I had none. But did you assault him?—I was convicted on his evidence. The Judge: Did you do it?—I did not, my lord. Mr Abel Thomas: Are you in the habit of assaulting people? Have you done it several times?—xes. And have you been fined for it?—Yes. And has it happened eight or nine times?— Very likely. And you assaulted one poor man so much that you killed him?—That has nothing to do with this. But did you?—I did, sir. Did you only buy the growing crops from your son?— I suppose you know he can't underlet the farm without Mr HowelFs permission?—I don't know. Did you notice that the 8th June came on just before the Chancery action?—The 8th June was on Wednesday. I didn't take notice; I was disgusted. And you were so disgusted with your son that you stayed with him for a month?—I was working there. In answer to the Judge witness said he did not think he spoke to his son more than twice during the time he was there. Mr Abel Thomas: And you are still there?- No, I am here now. (Laughter). Are ou living with your son still?—Occasion- ally. And do you have meals there?—Some- times, when I am working there. Have you finished with the hay?—Yes. Is it true you have not spoken to your son for two years?-It is. Not once?—Not once. Did you take the hay in writing?—I received a letter from him. Have you the letter?-No, I have not. I re- ceived a letter from my son on the Wednesday morning asking me if I would like to buy the growing hay on the farm. Mr Justice Wills: Did he begin it "Dear Sir," or "My Dear Father?" (Laughter).—"Dear lathw." Mr Abel Thomas: Did you see him?—I did, along with his mother. Did you go to the same room?—We went down by the same train. With your son too?—Yes, but in different compartments? (Laughter). How did you arrange about the hay?—We got down to the farm, his mother, he. and 1, and the conversation which passed was with his MOTHER'S ASSISTANCE. We had very few words, and we returned to- gether to Poiktypridd. In the same carriage this time?—I believe it was, this ume. Why did you tell us you did not speak to your son for two •<-ears?—I did not. Did your son invite you to, stay at his house? -No, I had aa agreement down. And he did not ask you to stay there?—No, but I had to see to the men. How long before the 25th June had you been living with him?—From 8th June. Did you say before the justices, "I stayed at the farm; my son invited me to stay there"?- No. Then it is untrue, is it?-No; if it's there I said it, but the answer is: He gave me permis- sion to stay at the farm when I was working there. Then perhaps you didn't mean the next words, "I have been there two months?."—I don't re- collect it; I had only been there back and fore from the 8th June. John Davies was not with you on the Satur- day morning?—No. In the evening Job Jones was there?-He was. He is your step-brother?—Yes. He was with me the whole of Saturday afternoon. Is he here to-day?-Not to my knowledge. Was he before the justices at Pontypridd on the first enquiry?—I believe he was in Court. Don't you know there was a warrant against him?—Not that I know of. Was he in Court as one of your witnesses?— I don't think he was. Did Howells say that he and a man named John Evans had met you with an axe in your hand?—Only what was said in the Police Court Did you hear Howells say you had an axe in your hand when you came to speak to him and John Evans?—No, sir, I never heard of that at all. Did you come up to Howells and Evans with an axe in your hand?—No, six:. I saw both of them crossing the growing crop, and I told them, they were wrong to cross the bay. He had never heard that he was charged with cutting down the tree on tke side of the brook near the house. Did you see Howells and John Evans about five o'clock on the Saturday ?—Yes. What would be the earliest time you got back to the farm that evening from Pontypridd?— It might have been seven o'clock, or it might be more. Why have you sworn "I returned at 9 o'clock and went to bed?" The witness hesitated a considerable time and Mr Abel Thomas enquired wHy he did not an- swer his question. Witness: I wish to TELL THE TRUTH. His Lordship: We are well aware of that great desire on your part, but now we want you to give effect to it. Witness: I was back to meet either the six or eight train; I am not sure which. Were you at the farm when P.C. Solomon came up?—Yes. Were there two stumps of trees cut down with branches shewn to himP-Qne tree cut in two. That's on one side of the brook. I put it to you there was another tree on the other side of the br«ok?—Only the stump. He measured this one cut in two and the other?—There was no other one there. I was not shewn any trunk on the other side, but I was shewn the mark of the place where one had been cut. Branches of some trees were wanted to put under the hay?—Yes. Did you cut the branches for the purpose?— Yes. Did you yourself use a hatchet for the pur- pose?—No, sir. Did you go around with the men who were cutting them?—I did, sir. And directed them what to cut?—Yes. Did that happen to be oak branches with green leaves on?—Not to my knowledge. Did you order any men to cut oak branches? —No. Can you say whether there were green leaves on or not?—I know there were -reen leaves. Can you say whether they were green oak leaves?-l can't be certain. Do you know perfectly well there were oak branches under the rick?—I believe there were elder branches. John Morgan stated that on the night of the 24th June he slept at the Dyffryn Dowlais farm. He got up the following morning at 6.30, and was with Thomas Morgan until he left at nine o'clock. During the "me he did not cut any trees at all. EVIDENCE OF A MILITIAMAN. Edward Hopkins, butcher, Treforest, now in the Militia, and stationed at Wrexham, was examined by Mr Sankey. At the beginning of the year where were you employed?—I am now in the militia? (Laugh- ter). Yes, I know. But where were you at the be- ginning of the year? At the Dyffryn Dowlais farm?—Yes, I was working with Albert Mor- gan. About when did you leave Dyffryn Dowlais. -About three or four months aero. While you were working at the Dyffryn Dow- lais farm did you cut down a tree ? Yes, sir. By whose orders?—By my master's orders. Albert Morgan?—Yes- For what purpose was the tree cut down?— For gate posts. And whereabouts was the tree which you cut down for gate posts?--By the brook, sir: on one side. You cut down two trees?—Yes. And the one I am speaking of you cut into two parts?—Yes, I cut one into two parts. And what sort of tree was it?-An oak tree. Were they both oak trees?- Yes; both of them. Have you been to see the tree on the side of the brook within the last month?—Yes, sir, I was down there a fortnight last Tuesday. And you saw the tree?—Yes. Mr Justice Wills: Which one?—This one on the opposite side of the house? Mr Sankey: Yes, my Jord, on the opposite side. (To witness): And is the one on the op- posite side of the house in two pieces—the one you cut down?—Yes, sir. Did you see the one on the other side- tto aidt aeareet the house?—I saw the stump of the tree. I took the tree away for gate nosts. Was it the tree on the other side of the house you took away at the time?—Yes, sir. At the time you were cutting down the tree, and taking the tree you had cut down: away, did anyone come upon the wkne?-Yes- sir; Mr Howells. He came and talked to me just as I was cutting it down. The Judge: As you were cutting it down?- Yes, sir. Mr Sankey: What did Mr Howells say?-Mr Howells asked me what I was going to do, and I said I w going to put gate posts up. He said, "Well done. Edward, YOU ARE WORKING WELL. After you have put them up I would finish if I were you." Cross-examined by Mr Abel Thomas: Let me understand. I think you are a recruit?—Yes, sir. Are you sure it was for gate posts you were cutting the trees down?—Yes sir. How many gate posts did you cut down?— I cut two or three. How many did you want?—About that num- ber, I think. Listen. I didn't ask you that. How many did you want ?-I want-ed half-ardozen alto- gether. Half-a-dozen P- Y eg. Did you cut half-a-dozen?—No, four. And they were wanted?—Yes. You cut down four trees for two gate posts? —Yes, sir. I think you are mixing things up a little now. You meant that?—Yes, sir, And did you carry them away?—No, sir. Why?—Because it was two I wanted then. and shortly afterwards I left the farm. Was the one on the other side of the brook big enough for two gate posts?-Yes, I think. Which, th# one next. the house?—Yes. And you will agree with me that there w.Te ne leaves on the trees you used as posts?—No, sir, they were dead. Do you know .C. Solomon? I think he is the village policeman ?-I don't know him, brt I have seen him many times. And he has been on the farm ?-I don't know. He says he saw two trunks of trees on each side of the river ?-I don't know. One on each side?—I don't know. I cant say. Then all you know is that some months ticro you cwt down two trees, one on one side and one on the other?—Yes. And do I understand you to say Mr Howells was quite pleased with what you were doings- Yes, sir. Didn't he suggest that yon should cut some bigger trees down?—No, sir. Why was he pleased with you?—He wanted to keep the -ate, in good repair. Was he afraid Albert Morgan would comt up? -1 don't know. Then so far as you could judge he would He you to cut many gake posts?—He was very pleased. Were Howells and Morgan happy together?— I don't know. As a matter of fact, he and Albert were happy together?—There were no words passed. Were they happy together?—I think-weii, you know. (Laughter). No, I don't. Were they happy?—I think so. Then they were happy?—(No reply). But you have said so, you know. They were But you have said so, you know. one another. I happy?—Yes, but not speaking to one another. Was Mr Thomas Morgan there occasionally0 —No, sir. But you have seen him?—No, I didn't see him there. Now as to the gate posts. After you had cut these trees, Mr Howells said, "You have done enough?" Did he say that?—No, sir. He sail, "After you have put these gate posts up you ought to have a rest. You have worked hard." But he thought you were overdoino, it- A MILITIAMAN OVERWORKING, and ruining his health. (Laugbier).-I don't know. Do you mean that?—Yes. No. (Laughter). What did he mean when he said, "You have done enough ?"-He used to tell me when I was busy some days, "Now, Edward, you have done a lot to-dav. and you had better finish and have a spell." (Laughter). Were you, then, always, rutting his trees?- No. He was quite a nice man?—I can't say any- thing out. of the way. Have people who engage you always told you you are working hard? (Laughter).—No. (Re- newed laughter). Didn't he say to you after that you had to go as you had done enough?—No, sir. He never said that?-No. He told me "I would finish if I were you after you put those gate posts up." Never mind that. Didn't he say, "After you finish that, go; you. have done enough?"—No. Nothing like that?—No, be told me, "T. would finish if I were you. 'I suppose I tad worked hard. and he walked away. Did you understand from him that he didn't want you to cut any more trees?—He never ssia any more about them. He was very pleased. Very pleased? Have you worked for a ten- ant farmer before where trees have been cut down on the land ?-No, sir. Have you heard of a landlord being pleased because his tenant farmer cuts his oak trees down?—I don't know. Dees it sound likely?—Yes. (Laughter). John Davies. collier, Common road, Ponty pridd, said he worked on the Dyffryn Dowlais farm on the 28th June. Mr Sankey: Did you tlssist in carrying some branches to make the bottom of a rick when you had the hay in?—Yes. What-, sort of tree branches were carried to the rick ?—EuTer tree. And where did you get these branches from? —Twenty or thirty yards away from the tree cut down. < By Mr Abel Thomas: The branches you put under the rick were elder branches, you are certain?—Yes. Absolutely positive?—Yes. And those brandies had been cut from the trees that had been cut down?—No, sir. One of them?—No. Neither ,.of them?—No. There were two trees there cut (low]) -Yqg. I saw two stumps and one tree. I don't know what, you mean. Wore there two stumps and two trees, one on each sids of the brook?—Yes. One on the furthest side and one next Ib e house?—Yes. Were those t.wo trunk frees?—No. Of course, the policeman could have seen one?—Yes. Was the one on the further side of the brook cut in two?—Yes. And not a single branch was cut from that?- No. And not a single, branch was taken from that to put in the rick"-No. Now you are quite certain?—To my know- ledge. Were those oak branches under the riek?— No. I ask you to be careful, because they are there now?—I don't think so. Then why did you say you were certain no oa.k branches were carried to the rick?—No answer. His Lordship here asked the length of the rick in question, and the witness replied that it was about 10 yards' long and four wide. Mr Sankey: Did you carry the oak branches to the rick? Witness: No. i. This closed the case for the prosecution. ADDRESS FOR THE DEFENCE. For the defence Mr Abel Thomas submitted that the depositions of the evidence given by Mr Porcher did not shew the allegation that Thoe. Howells said that any tree was cut down on the Saturday morning. The allegation arose from the first few Unas of the cross-examination. Howells did not say so in his evidence. He also pointed out that Howells must have alluded to the tree on the Tuesday as being cut on the Saturday. The Judge: I think that is a question for the jury as to what it means. I don't know what the jury thinks as to whether they would con- vict a man for perjury on the evidence given (To the jury): If you think it ought to po further, and hear what is to be said on the other side, say so. Don't let me stop anything which you think ought to come out. You have heard the prosecution. THE JURY'S DECISION. After a brief consultation, the jury replied ihat they did not want to hear any further evi- lence. The Clerk Then you return a verdict of "Not guilty?" The Foreman Yes. Mr Howells was accordingly discharged.

A TREBANOG TIME-KEEPER ASSAULTED. UNPLEASANT BANK HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE. Before the Stipendiary (Mr J. Ignatius Wil- liams) and Alderman Dr H. N. Davies, at the Porth Police Court on Thursday, James John, engineman, Trebanog, was charged with unlaw- fully wounding Williara Morgan, a time-keeper, of the same place, on Bank Holiday. The complainant, who a^eared in Court with his head bandaged, said that about one o'clock on the day named he was in the Trebanog pub- lichouse, drinking beer, and also readin- a news- paper, when the defendant came in from an- other room- He (defendant) accused him of stealing money from his pocket on the previous day at his lodgings, and without the least pro- vocation struck him with his fist several times on the face, causing a wound abount an inch long underneath the left cheek-bone, and several abrasions on the bridge of the nose. Witness left the public-bouse, and proceeded directl- to his lodgings. The defendant followed shortly afterwards, and again renewed the disturbance in the house, and while he was sitting down par- taking of his dinner, the defendant struck him several times with his fist in the face, and this caused witness to bleed freely. Defendant persisted in the allegation that the proseutor had stolen his money, but the latter denied it. The Stipendiary: Why didn't you accuse him on the Sunday? Defendant: Well, it was Sunday, and I didn" care to make a bother, because it was that day. Amos Brock, quarryman, who was in the public-house during the time the blows were struck, said he saw the defendant strike the complainant, but the latter did not retaliate. Ann Thomas, 49, Tuebanog rood, said that the parties lodged wilh her up till the day of the offence. The complainant arrived at the house about 2.30 p.m. to partake of his dinner, but she observed that he had been bleeding. In reply to questions she directed to him, he made a statement regarding John. Shortly afterwards, the defendant came to the house, and saw something to Morgan about some money. Her endeavour to prevent a disturbance were all in vain, and the defendant said, "Why did he meddle with my pockets?" Blows then fol- lowed. Dr Joyce, Porth, described the injuries. There was a cut underneath the left eye, and a wound on the bridge of the nose, together with dis- colouration. P.C. James Lloyd, Porth, arrested the de- fendant on Monday evening, and when charged with the offence he replied, "I struck him because he stole money from me last Sunday raorning." The Stipendiary said the assault waa a very serious one, and was another instance of a man in a passion when drunk. A fine of a, or a month's imprisonment, waa imposed. The money was paid.

Rhondda Cyclists Summoned. Before the Ystrad Bench. of magistmtm on Monday, two young men named John Evans and David Jones, colliers, Cwmpark, were charged with furiously riding their bicycles, and also with riding without lights. P.C. Watkina said that about 11 p.m. on Monday last he saw Dd. Jones riding a bicycle in MIskin road, Trealaw, at a furious rate around a sharp turn near the Miskin Hotel, and without a light. Wherl re- quested to stop, the defendant replied, "Go to h Evans shortly afterwards followed, and he was also without a light. When the police constable threatened to throw him over, ho acceded to his request and stopped. The other defendant then returned, and their names and addresses were taken. Evans, it. was stated. had used filthy language towards a gentleman hi;llel, up the road, who had requested him to reduce his speed. They Were fined 5s each.

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