Glamorgan Free Press

Drowning Mystery at fyountaiq Ash. On Tuesday morning a boatman on the Gla- morgan Canal, when near the Cresselly Inn, Mountain Ash, discovered the body of Gertrude Maud Watts, aged 18 years, in the canal. The deceased was the daughter of Mr Watts, 11, Allen square, and on Monday evening appeared in her usual health. It is reported, however, that she was subject to fits.

GLAMORGAN COUNTY GOVERNING BODY. THE GRANTING OF SCHOLARSHIPS. At a meeting of the Glamorgan County Gov- erning Body, held at the county offices, Cardiff on Tuesday, the following were granted univer- sity scholarships of P,30 each, tenable for three years: Tudor Garfield Cule, 16, Porth; Harold Thomas John, 16, Gelligaer; John Ruban Evans, 16, Porth; John Bertie Davies, 16,Mer- thyr; William Jones, 16, Mertbyr; James Gar- field Walters, 16, Gelligaer; Thomas William Abrahams, 17, Porth; and Norah Jenner, Howell's School, Llandaft. Of the above Cule, Evans, end Walters have passed the matriculation of the London Univer- sity and Abrahams has matriculated at the University of Wales. Amongst the unsuccess- ful candidates were John Edwards, Neath (eighth); Alice Maud Howell, Porth (tenth); and Edgar Langon Strick, Neath (eleventh), who had matriculated. It was agreed that in the future it be a condition precedent to the holding of a county scholarship that the candi- dates should have matriculated or have passed an examination recognised as equivalent. This course has been taken because it is felt that the three years for which the scholarships are held ought to be entirely devoted to preparation for a degree, and that preparation for matriculation examinations can be obtained in the intermed- iate schools.

Alarming Incident at Pentre. RAILWAY WAGON RUNS WILD. On Sunday morning an alarming accident occurred at the Pentre Colliery Junction con- necting with the Taff Vale Railway, about 200 yards from the Ystrad Railway Station. It appears that some mischievous boys playing on the colliery siding, which has a gradient from the main line to the colliery, a distance of about 300 yards, lifted a brake of one of the empty wagons, which they had uncoupled 200 yards away, and the truck-one of 10 tons-ran down at a wild rate, colliding eventually with the iron gate at the entrance to the siding only a few yards from the main line of the Taff Vale Railway. It crashed through the gate, hurling the debris far and wide. The iron posts dropped right over the down line from Trehcrbert a short time before the passenger train was due at Ystrad. Just outside the gate a short blind- end section branched off and used as a safety point, diverted the wagon, which immediately left the rail, struck against a disused signal box situated close to the down line, and wrecked the front part of it. Five horses were brought to the spot, and the damaged wagon was conveyed back to the siding.

Sudden Death of an Aberdare Farmer. On Saturday an inquest was held at the police station, Hirwain, before Mr R. J• Rhys, coroner, touching the dpath of Thomas Williams, farmer, Groshyd, Abernant, who died the previous Thursday, at Tynewydd Farm, Hirwain, on the occasion of a sale held there. Mr Morgan Parry, the farm bailiff, deposed that he saw the defendant in the sale. He saw him at the luncheon, and next saw him asleep in the chaff house, about 6 o'clock. He thought then he was asleep and drunk. He had not noticed him the worse for drink during the sale. Hy. Bird, Royal Exchange, Hirwain, said he went up for the deceased with a closed cab about 8 o'clock, and found him dead. Dr. leuan Thomas having given evidence to the effect that death was probably due to apoplexy, a verdict to that effect was passed. Much sympathy is felt with the deceased's widow and family. The funeral took place on Monday at Aberdare Cemetery.

Volunteer Items. [CONTRIBUTED BY GENERAL PIPECLAY.] A church parade of the two companies of the Pontypridd detachment of Volunteers took place at S. Catherine's church on Sunday. The morning turned out gloriously fine, and there was consequently a large muster. The officers in command were Captain Tom Morgan, and Lieutenants J. G. Jones and R. A. Lewis. —o— The men, drawn up in line in front of the armoury, above which floated the union jack, were inspected by the officers ere they started for church, and ultimately they marched off to the strains of the band, who discoursed suitable selections en route. The vicar, the Rev. J. P Griffiths, M.A., delivered a stirring address most appropriate to the occasion. The Major was present at the church. -0- The return route was via Gelliwastad and Taff street, and the men looked exceedingly smart and marched well. -0- Upon returning to the Armoury and before dismissing the men the Captain complimented them on their clean appearance and for turning out so well. GENERAL P.

Llantrisant. FRIDAY.—Before Mr Godfrey L. Clark, Mr Evan John, and Mr P. J. Dunn. Mary Thomas, Cloddiau Caban. Llantrisant, was summoned for committing a breach of the Swine Fever Order. Sergeant Hole said the defendant had conveyed the pigs along without a licence. Mrs Thomas said she knew "no more about it than the dead from the ground." She was fined 5s. John Morgan, haulier, Pontyclun, was sum- moned for allowing his two pigs to stray on the highway on the 16th September. P.C. Phillips proved the case, and defendant was fined 2s 6d John Slee, carpenter, Cardiff, was fined 2s 6d for driving a horse and cart on the highway with only one light on the 14th ult. Evidence was given by Sergeant Hole. Cornelius Collins was summoned for being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. P.C. Solomon said that on Sunday, the 18th Septem- ber, he visiLed the Greyhound publichouse, Ton- teg, where he saw the defendant with a quart of beer in front of him. When asked where he had slept the previous night, defendant sa:d in Pontypridd, but witness ascertained that be had slept at the Hollybush. A fine of 10s was im- posed. Messrs Waterhouse Bros., Pentyrch, were summoned by Mr William Thomas, rate c'loc tor, for non-payment of poor rates 'm a;i.tm^: to SA 17s llid in respect of their Penlyrcls works. The excuse given by the firm to the col- lecter was that the works had been idle. Tha overseers, however, had reduced the amount. by one third during the last six months, but Messrs Waterhouse wanted more. An order was made for the amount with costs. Mrs Letitia Jones, High street, Gilfacb Goct. was summoned by Mr John Morgan, assistant, overseer, for £ 2 6s 8d poor rates. Defendant said that owing to the strike she had been un- able to pay. Mr John Morgan, senior, said that the rate books had been closed on Ini sU\\ but he was sorry to say that they coul. I not pay the call. They had not been in th t condition for 28 years. Mrs Jones was ordered to pay in a fortnight. An order was made against Mrs Elizabeth Williams, widow, Llantrisant, for 19s 5jd, and against David Griffiths, labourer, Gilfa-a Groh, for £ 1.

Caerphilly. TUESDAY.-Before Mr David Davies (in the chair), Mr Evan Owen, and Dr Maurice G. .Bvans. The list of special and petty jurors were pre- sented for the parishes of Eglwysilan, Llan- vedw, Rhydygwern, Van, Rudry,and Llanfabon, by the respective overseers. Samuel Thomas Jackson made application for a certificate of exemption under the conscien- tious clause of the new Vaccination Act. He did not bring the child's certificate of birth, and he was told that the application could not be granted until he did so. The Pioneer Land and Cottage Company, Llanbradach, were summoned by Mr Thomas Edwards, poor-rate collector for the parish ot Llanfabon, for non-payment of poor-rates amounting to 9s 4d. A distress warrant was issued. Ivor Hopkins, clerk, Caerphilly, was sum- moned by Mr Thomas Jones, assistant overseer, for poor rates amounting to £1 15s. An order was made for the amount and costs. Orders were also made against John Smith, Canton, 18s 2d; and William Thomas, labourer, Taff's Well, £2 5s 2d. William Jones, sawyer, Taff's Well, was sum- moned for representing himself to be a bonafide traveller on the 25th September. He was found by P.C. Thorburn in the Swan Inn, Glan- liyn. Inasmuch as this was the defendant's first offence, he was now let off with a caution. Thomas Thomas, butcher, Caerphilly, was summoned for allowing his pigs to stray in Castle street on the 28th ult. As he did not appear a warrant was issued for his arrest. William Henry John, labourer. Sesghenydd, was fined 10s for being drunk and disorderly on the 17th ult. P.C. Hopkins proved the case. David John, mason. Nelson, and Thomas James, labourer, Quakers' Yard, were fined 10s and costs each for being drunk and disorder- ly on the 24th and 25th ult. respectively.

Ystrad. A ROW ON THE MAIN ROAD. At the Ystrad Police Court on Monday- before Mr T. P. Jenkins, Mr E. H. Davies, Dr T. W. Parry, and Mr R. S. Griffiths-Evan Evans, John Cadwgan, John Davies, and Francis Griffiths, colliers, Pentre, were charged with wounding Robert Heuish, labourer, 30, John street, Pentre, on the 1st inst. The evidence given by the prosecutor was to the effect that on Saturday night he went into the Woodfield Hotel, Pentre, where he drank a share of a quart of beer with three others. He had no more to drink. He left the hotel about 15 minutes to eleven, and went towards his home. When he got to the brake stand in Llew- elyn street, he saw six men standing on the pavement, and he recognised three of the de- fendants as being among them, namely John Cadwgan, John Davies, and Francis Griffiths, When he got up to them Cadwgan caught him by the throat, and said, "You are one, you b- Witness replied, "I don't know you." Cadwgan then rose his fist and struck him on the forehad, and he fell down. He rose to hi* feet, and walked up the road a little way, but the men followed him, and Evans tripped him up. Witness fell down, and whilst he was on the ground all the men kicked him and c." "punched" him with their fists, and kicked tiim on the legs and body. A large crowd had col- lected, and Evans cried out to them, "Help to punch him." Prosecutor then became uncon- scious, and when he recovered he found himself in his lodgings. He had felt ill ever since, and sore about the body. Previous to this assault he knew nothing about either of the men. Edward John Provis, brake-proprietor, Treherbert, said that on the night in question he was on the stand in Llewelyn street, Pentre. with his brake. He saw Heuish there surrounded by a crowd. Witness heard Cadwgan say to the prosecutor, "You run me down to my face; say what you have got to about me now." Heuish replied, "I know nothing about you." Cadwgan then attempted to strike Heuish, but before he could do so, the defendant Evans struck him (Heuish) a terrific blow with his first on the side of the face. Prosecutor fell, and afterwards tried to get away, but the crowd, led by Evans, followed, and someone tripped him up. Whilst Heuish was on the ground witness saw him kicked by Evans and several others. He heard Evans say, ''I'll give it to the b That is the way to give it him. Evuns and his compan- ions then ran away. Witr.ess found Heuish on the ground where he had fallen, and assisted him into a shop close by. As far as he could say prosecutor had done nothing to provoke the assault. Inspector Menhennick said that when he was called to the prosecutor he found him in a fit, held by six men. He was able on Sunday to identify Oadvvgan and John Davids cut. of a crowd, and later on he also identified Evans. All the defendants denied the offence, except Evans, who made no reply. The prisoners were remanded for a week. FURTHER CHARGES. Evans was further charged with assaulting David John Evans, haulier, Robert. street, Pen. tre, on the same date. Complainant said that h, was in the Llewelyn Arms, Pentre, on Satur- day night, where the prisoner, who was very drunk, was challenging another man to fight. Witness told him to leave the man alone, when prisoner struck him in the month. Another charge was preferred against the prisoner Evans, viz., that of assaulting Elizabeth Evans, sister to the last complainant. It ap- peared that Miss Evans was on a message in the Llewelyn Arms, and when she saw her bro- ther struck she remonstrated with the prisoner who at once gave her a blow. Prisoner was fined £1 in each of the last two cases, with the option of 28 days' hard labour. COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. Edward Jones, collier, Treorky, was charged with indecently assaulting a young woman named Alice Turner, living at Treorky. Mr James Phillips, Pontypridd, defended. Evi- dence having been heard on both sides defen- dant was committed to take his trial at the next Quarter Sessions, bail being allowed. A CASE FOR THE ASSIZES. George Palmer, Ferndale, was charged with criminally assaulting Maggie Williams, about 19 years of age, residing in the same district, and committed to the Assizes. HE MISSED HIS WATCH. Thomas Rees, William Fry, Thomas Lewis, Catherine Williams, and Mary Ellen Jones (married), of Gelli, Rhondda, were charged with stealing an English silver lever watch and 10s, the property of Gwilym Richards tailor, of Ammanford. Prosecutor drank with defendants in a public-house, and afterward missed his watch and money. Mary Ellen Jones was discharged. The others were committed for trial, and bail was allowed.

PONTYPRIDD DISTRICT COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the Pontypridd District Council was held at the Council Offices, Pontypridd, on Tuesday, Mr P. Gowan, J-P (chairman), presiding. The attendance inclu ded Councillors R. T. Richards (vice-chairman), H. Rowlinds, W. H. Gronow, W. Jones-Powell, J E. Spickett, T. B. Evans, Edward Williams, F. G. Edwards, Dr T. R. Hamlen-Williana, W. Lewis, D: R. Evans, R. L. Phillips, W. T. Ley- shan, H. Bramwell, Hopkin Morgan, and Wat- kiu Williams, with the surveyor, Mr Edward Rees, and the deputy-clerk, Mr Ebbs worth. COMPENSATION. Mr W R. Davies wrote on behalf of his client, Mr Daniel Griffiths, East street, Coedpenmaen, asking for compensation, as his houses had been flooded during the August rains. The letter was referred to the Public Works Committee. GOEDPENMAEN ROAD. Mr J. E. 'Spickett asked the Surveyor if he was aware of the condition of Coedpenmaen road. It had been cut up terribly by the gas mains. The Surveyor said he had net been there for eight or nine days, but he would see to the matter. SURVEYOR S REPORT. The Surveyor in his report said that the alip in the embankment between Hafod road the Taff Vale Railway at GyfeiUion was still giving way. He suggested that the attention of the Company be called to the matter. This sugges- tion was adopted. MATTERS SANITARY. Inspector Rowlands reported having served notices upon Mr A. Grande to abate a nuisance at his premises on Tram road side caused by fishfrying. He had regularly visited the place, sometimes twice daily. He received regular complaints with regard It) the chip potato stalls in the town--one by the Tredegar Arms and one by the Park Hotel. THE CILFYNYDD BRIDGE. Mr W. Lewis proposed that the surveyor pre- pare pirns and estimates for a, footbridge across the Taff at Cilfynydd. This matter had been discussed at a meeting of the Public Works Committee, and was struck out by them. The Chairman said it had been included in the estimate, for which they intended applying for a provisional order, but the committee had struck it out. Mr Jones-Powell: What was the reason? The Chairman replied that one reason was because Mountain Ash would not join in the expenditure, and another reason was owing to the strike. Mr T. B. Evans: It was because we did not receive a reply from Mountain Ash. The Chairman: I think we did. Mr T. B. Evans: No, it was since then that the reply came if I remember rightly. Mr W. H. Gronow said the committee decided to erect a footbridge, but before doing so, t was resolved to write to the Mountain Ash Council with a view to getting their assistance to erect a. carriage bridge. Mr T. B. Rvans seconded Mr Lewis' mot-on. Mr F. G .Edwards thought the Mountain Asr Council should contribute because < 1' tion of the Mountain Ash district would benefit by it. Mr Bramwell was of the opinion the., t ey would not get any further with Mountain Asa unless they had something definite in the way of plans. The Chairman thought it was useless instruct- ing the Surveyor until they included the work in the provisional order. Mr Lewis then proposed that that be done. Mr F. G. Edwards moved that the decision of the committee be adhered to. Mr Lewis wished to know if this was another way of shelving the question. Were the Coun- cil going to do the work or not.? He did not care whether it was done now or six months' hence, but if the Council did not want the bridge why did they not say so. Mr Jones Powell suggested that if the bridge were built it should be erecled opposite the Berw. It would serve more people then Mr D. R. Evans thought there was a good deal in tLat suggestion. After some further discussion, Mr Lewis' mo. tion was put, and for it there voted Councillors W H. Gronow. W. Lewis, T. B. Lewis, R. L. Phillips, and Dr Hamlen- Williams-5; against, Councillors W. Jones Powell, J. E. Spickett, Edward Williams, Hopkin Morgan. H. Bram- well, F. G. Edwards, W. T. Leyshon, R. T. Richards, D. R. Evans, and H. Rowlands—10. Mr Lewis then asked to be allowed to adopt th1 sufcestion of the Chairman that the plans b3 prepared, nothing being said with regard to including the work in the provisiona' order. Some of the members objected to this course, whereupon Mr Lewis gave notice of motion.

RISING IN DAMARALAND. News has been received in1 Capetown of li serious rising of natives in Damaraland, A German regular force has been sent against the rebels, and an engagement has taken place. The result is believed to have been indecisive. Eleven German troopers are reported to have been killed. The German forces and the rebel- lious natives are nov. both in laager. The Germans will be reinforced as soon as possible. Further details are wanting.

BUTCHERING STARVING CONVICTS. A shocking incident in Siberian prison life is reported from the settlement of Zherdovka, in the Lena district. An officer named Posherba, in charge of a newly-arrived gang of convicts, developed symptoms of insanity. He tortured the unfortunate prisoners in all sorts of ways, and finally refused to give them their rations. A murmur of revolt arose from the wretched gang, which, however, did not dare complain openly. But this was enough for the infuriated officer. Calling the guard out he ordered it to fire a volley at the starving exiles, several of whom fell dead at the first discharge. Another volley was fired, and more convicts dropped; and the shooting would probably have gone on had not a superior officer come running up and put an end to the butchery. Posherba was immediately placed under restraint.

TURKEY AND THE ARMENIANS. Advices from Van state that serious fighting has taken place within the last few days in the district of Alashgerd, between the Turks and bands of Armenians who had come from Russia. Forty-nine of the latter were killed, and three wounded. According to Turkish reports, the Armenians were revolutionaries belonging to the Van district. These accounts state that fifteen Armenians were killed.

THE MARDI'S HEAD. If it be true, as reported from Cairo, the Mahdi's head is. being sent to England as a present to the Royal College of Surgeons, the relic will doubtless find a place in the museum of the College in Lincoln's-Inn-Fielda. The treasures there preserved include such "human documents" as the skeletons of Jonathan Wild, the thief-catcher, of Mile. Crackani, a Sicilian dwarf, who at the age of ten was just twenty inches in height, and of O'Brien, the Irish giant, who at his death measured eight feet four inches.

A NEW WAY WITH SPEND- THRIFTS. The spendthrift son of a millionaire manufac- turer of Vermonth not long ago was arrested at Milan, where he was kept in prison for three days. His captivity was enlivened by his keepers addressing to him each morning a mysterious question: "Are you ready to go to Shanghai ?" The reply being invariably an indignant negative, the keepers as invariably retorted: "Then stay where you are." At last, seeing that there was no means of making him Jo to Shanghai of his own free will, the police indly prepared him a passport for China, took him first to Turin and thence to Genoa, where they placed him aboard a vessel bound for Shanghai, kept him company until the vessel started, and then, wishing him a pleasant voyage, left him to travel in spite of himself. It turns out that the police acted in accordance with the wishes of the young man's family, who were anxious to remove him from the temptations of Milan for awhile. He is, how- ever, now bringing an action against the police authorities.

LIVED A FORTNIGHT WITH A BROKEN WINDPIPE. At the Pimlico coroner's court, Mr. J. Troat- beck has held an inquest with reference to the death of Silas Turner, aged seventy-three, a night-watchman, lately employed at 54, Mount- street, tirosvenor- square, the residence of Lord Windsor.—Mary Bennet, a lady's-maid, stated that on Thursday evening, a fortnight before, she called out to the deceased that she was going to bring the lift from the top of the house to the bottom. She had nearly done so when she was surprised to see the deceased's hat fall down the shaft. A few moments after the deceased came down the stairs with his head terribly cut. He said that he thought he heard someone call, and put his head into the shaft, and the lift struck the back of his head. He said he I thought he was done for. He was taken to the hospital, but died a fortnight after. The lift was not completed, and there was no protection of any kind except a small gate. —Dr. Evans, of St. George's Hospital, stated that the deceased was bruised all over the head, and the breastbone was broken. Death was due to the injuries. Witness subsequently found a most extraordinary injury-the windpipe was broken across.—The Coroner: I have never heard of such a thing before.—Witness: Nor I.-The Coroner: How could he have lived a fortnight with it ?— Witness: I fail to understand how.—The Coroner: I must say I am astonished.—The jury returned a verdict of accidental death, and added a rider that better attention should have been paid to the working of the lift.

DESPERATE FIGHT WITH BURGLARS. At Gravesend, James Wright, sixty-two, a mariner, and William Brown. a ticket-of- leave man, were charged with the sensational burglary at Hope Hill, Old-road, Gravesend, and with stealing plate therefrom to the value of £31. They were further charged with the murderous assault on Police-constable Smith, who endeavoured to arrest them. Wright was arrested on the night of the out- rage. Brown, who has only just been discharged from Borstal convict prison, after having served a period of five years' penal servitude for a similar crime with the man Wright, who is also an ex-convict, was captured at Bethnal-green late on Mondav mailt. Police-sergeant Sage said that on Friday morn- ing, September 3rd, he was on duty near Hope Hill when he heard a noise as though someone was tapping scm3 glass. He obtained the assist- ance of Police-constable Smith, and they both kept observations on the house. Whilst there they noticed lights moving about downstairs, and on the window blind tli shadows of two men. Witness, after waiting two hours, went to Milton Hall to borrow a lamp from the watch- man there. Just as he had reached the Hall gates he heard Smith blow his whistle. He at once returned to Smith, and found him engaged in a struggle with Wright, who was attacking him with a jemmy. Wright was making a desperate attempt to resist being captured, and witness was compelled to draw his truncheon and fell him to the grond in order to effect his arrest. After handcuffing him he was taken to the police-station. When witness was running to Smith's assist- ance, he heard the constable call out, "Come on; they're knifing me." As witness came up another man made off. Police-constable Smith said that two minutes after the sergeant had left him to go to Milton Hall the prisoner Wright came to the front gate of Hope Hill, which he (witness) was watching. He glanced up and down the road, and on going back to the window said, evidently to someone inside: "Come on; it's all right. He's gone now, Take the bundle up to the door, as it won't come through the window." Witness saw the door open and the two prisoners emerge into the road. Witness ran after them and caught hold of Wright by the back of his neck. The man turned round, drew a jemmy from his pocket and struck at witness. Witness therefore drew his truncheon and felled him. Seeing the other burglar had a jemmy in his hand and was in the act of striking, witness felled him, at the same time blowing his whistle. Witness then tried to secure the two men, and Brown pulled out a long carving-knife, and, turning to Wright, said: "Here you are drive this through his heart." Wrigut said he could not, whereupon other man said "Well, I will," at the same time aiming > blow at witness with the knife, cutting his tunic in the left breast. Seeing he had not hurt Smith, the burglar said: "I've missed this time, but I won't next," and then aimedv- second blow with the knife at witness. This witni's. escaped by knocking the man almost across the road with his truncheon. Prisoners were both committed for trial.

WINDFALL FOR WORKPEOPLE. Mr. H. T. Park, cotton manufacturer, of With- nell, near Chorley, Lancashire, who recently retired from business, has divided among his workpeople about £ 20,000. The sums presented to the recipients, who are all employes of twenty years and upwards, range from £.60 up to £ 1,000.

Lord Salisbury, replying to a proposal of the Cardiff Corporation that a deputation should wait on him to urge the inclusion of the arms of Wales in the Royal Standard, says that the pro- posal is a novel one, and that he does not feel that the present moment is opportune for intro- ducing so important an alteration into the arms of the Roval Standard-

THE LEICESTERSHIRE ATHLETIC AND CYCL, CLUB AND Mr 7. C. TOONE, Hon. Sec., Leicestershira Athletic and Cycle Club, Wheat Sheaf* Gallowtree S'ate, Leicester, confirms in a very striking manner the statement made in a previous issue of this journal viz., that all athletes desirous of becoming shining lights in any branch of sport should fortify themselves with Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa. Mr TOONE writing on 81 February, 1897, says: It is with feelings of pleasure that I write to bear testimony to the excellency of Dr. Tibbie." Vi-Cocoa for athletes. I have tried it and' found it invaluable whilst training. I recommend it to athletes with great confidence, as-1 am sure it augments the power of endurance. In my honest opinion it imparts stamina and staying powers, and is an excellent beverage." The writer speaks from personal experience and from observation of beneficial effects on others. Tea opens the pores- and temporarily excites, coffee- stimulates the action of the heart, but Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa gives strength, stacrina, and builds up and strengthens the lung tissues. It is indeed a wonderful food beverage. Nothing has ever been discovered that can approach it in giving lightness of heart, joy of life, fleetness of foot, and that general feeling of comfort which only comes from a full capacity to enjoy every pleasure-moral, intellectual, and phyaicar. The progress of Dr. Tibbies' Vi-Cocoa has been quite phenomenal1 all over the country. It has been a steady and rapid advance, showing that people after getting it once wanted it regularly. Its praises are sounded on every hand, and tradesmen unanimously testify to its growing sales, and the continual demand for the wonderful fbod beverage which form, even to the veriest sceptics, convincing proofs of the hold it has taken in public favour. I 'ocœ Can be obtained from all Chemists, Grocers and Stores, or from 60, 61 and 62, BunhiU Row, London, B.C. Consulting Chemists: T. HORNE REDWOOD, F.I.C., F.C.S., and A. J. DE HAILES, F.LC., F.C.S. As an unparalleled test of merit a dainty sample tin of Dr. Tibbies' Vi.Cocoa will be sent free on application to any address, if when writing (a post-card will do) the I reader will name the "Glamorgan Free Press." 4274

REVISION COURTS. RHONDDA VALLEY, i TORY, OBJECTIONS OVER-RULED. On Friday Mr Lushington Stephen, revising barrister, attended at the Porth Police Court to revise the lists of voters for the Rhondda Division. Mr W. Evans, agent of the Cambrian Association of Miners, assisted by Mr Morgan Thomas, secretary to the South Wales Liberal Liberal Federation, and agent of the South Federation, and agent to the South Glamorgan Division Mr Thomas Evans, Mr Thomas,check- weigher. and Mr John Hughes, represented the Liberals; while Messrs R. J. Richards. Conser- vative agent for the Rhondda Division, assisted by Messrs F. J. Davies, Llwynypia; J. R. Richards, Penygrarg; T. Lewis, Penygnaig: F. Harris and H. Harwood, Porth; and F. Over- ton, Tylorstown. appeared for the Conservatives. LODGER VOTES. Mr Richards at the outset objected to the form of declaration in many cases on the Liberal side, alleging that the lodger claimants had not stated whether they were occupiers solely or jointly, and the value (£10 or JE20) was omitted. The Revising Barrister remarked that the objection raised was not fatal, though he ap- proved of it, and' in three cases referred to it should have been done; but the omission did not really open the door to any fraud. Subsequently Mr Richards objected to lodger claims owing to the fact that it was not defined by the claimants whether they occupied the first, second, or third floors. Mr Morgan Thomas replied that in the Rhon- dda Valleys and all mining districts there were ro second storeys in the buildings. The Revising Barrister observed that it would have be-n more regular if that had been done, but he would not allow the objection. Then an objection was raised by the Conser- vatives to the claims of two lodgers at 86, Wil- iiainq street, Ystrad, alleging that the house was not large enough to accommodate the num- be- of inmates mentioned by the Liberals, but the assistant overseer, interposing, remarked the building consisted of a shop and back pre mises and eight rxims in the second storey, and rated at £ 70. The claims were by two assist- i ants. A claim was subsequently made by a young man residing with his mother. Mr Richards ob jected, stating that the claimant paid 12s a week to his mother for boari and lodgings, and was therefore not entitled to it. I The claim was disallowed, the Revising Barris- ter remarking that he was a little suspicious always where the son was living with his mother in regard to claims of the kind. A doctor's assistant named Roberts, engaged by Dr Thomas, of Ystrad. was the next, lodger claimant. He lived in a house part of which was used as a surgery, but Dr Thomas was the own- er. Mr RicharcTs objected, stating that a lodger claimant must lodge with the real occupier of the house. Mr Morgan Thomas quoted a. case on the point, and maintained that as Dr Thomas had control of the house Roberts was entitled to a vote. The cliam ws allowed. COMPANY'S HOUSES. With regard to some claims made on the Con- servative side by lodgers living in the company's houses at Llwynypia, Mr Morgan Thomas raised objection, alleging that the claimants were actually occupying apartments and paying only I half the rent, which was only 16s per month, tha claimants therefore paying only 8s per month. The claims were disallowed, the ratable value of the houses being only jS6 10s. The Revising Barrister remarked ripon this point that at Cardiff they considered the ratable value should not 6e less than L8, and he thought that in the Rhondda it should not be less than £ 7. Both sides congratulated the revising barris- ter upon the excellent manner the business had been conducted. The Liberals said they had & net gain of 158.

The Llanbradach Colliery Accident. The inquest on the bodies of Owen Arthur Davies and Thomas Powell, the two ostlers killed in the Llanbradach Colliery accident, through being thrown out of the cage. was held at the Wingfield Hjotel on Friday. In the absence of the chief inspector of mines, evi- dence of identification only was taken, and the inquiry was adjourned until Thursday.

Miners' Organisation. CWMPARK. One of the chief lessons taught by the recent strike was the need of oragnisation among the miners, and Cwmpark has not been backward in taking to heart this vitally important instruc- tion. A lodge has been formed here by the workmen of Park and Dare Collieries residing at Cwmpark, and its progress may be deduced from the fact that there are already 500 mem- bers out of a possible 850, who have paid their contributions of 6d. per fortnight. The work is done on Trades Union lines, and with every in- dication of success. The next lodge is held on Saturday evening, October 8th, when the rest I of the workmen are expected to join in order to form a. united branch under the South Wales Miners' Association. The officers pro. tem. are Mr E. Edwards, chairman; Mr John Davies, treasurer, and Mr W. Morgan, general secretary. These gentlemen have worked strenuously dur- ing the past few weeks in making this import-, ant step as successful as possible, and the result already got betokens a deep earnestness in the work of organising for the future in order to maintain the rights of labour. A special meeting of the Workmen's Provi- sional Committee and the representatives ap- pointed by conference was held at the Park Hotel, Pontypridd, to consider the rules of the proposed "South Wales Miners Association. The chair was occupied by Mabon, M.P., and all the members were present. The sub-com- mit tee which had been appointed to draft the rules of the association presented their report, and with a few slight alterations the rules, 58 in number, were unanimously adopted. A general meeting of delegates is convened for Tuesday. October 11th, at the Lesser Park Hall, Cardiff, to further consider the Tn]e". In the meantime copies of the rules will be sent to th. various collieries*

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