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Hopkin Morgan's Bread and Cake are the Best! 7- BREAD REDUCED Sid. per 41b. Our 6d. CAKE cannot be beaten. To be had of all High-class Grocers. 4232 A THIRD PART OF I THE DAY IN BED. I Most adults spend that time I in sleep children much longer. Yet we little consider how important a health factor Bedstead and Bedding should be. We have made both our special study. Come and see our examples of the latest in hygienic Beds and Bed-wear. Write for Catalogue 83. LIMITED I BEN EVANS & Co., I LIMITED The Acknowledged House for Furniture M SWANSEA M Os THE EMPIRE GUARANTEE And Insurance Corporation, Ltd Authorised Capital— £ 580,030 Chief Office: 217, West George St., Glasgow 0 11 London Office: Empire H< use. 66 to GS, Fins- bury Pavement, E. c. Last Bonus to "With Profit" Policies 35/- per cent. FIRE, LIFE, ANNUITY, ACCIDENT, SICK- NESS, BURGLARY, PLATE GLASS, FIDELITY GUARANTEE, HORSE AND VEHICLE (Third Party), WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, MOTOR CAR, CYCLE, and COUPON INSURANCE AT Low llATES. PROSP ECTU8ES SENT ANYWHERE. Agents, with connections, are offered Special Commission Terms. APPLICATIONS INVITED. A. ROBERTSON-COWPEB, J.P., General Manager. Free Insurance For Workers (MALE AND FEMALE), Who read the" Leader." ACCIDENT ASSURANCE F0R WORKERS specially guaranteed by the Empire Guarantee and Insurance Corporation, Limited. Authorised Capital, £ 500,000. Chief Office: 247, West George Street, Glasgow. London Office Empire House, 66 to 68, Finsbury Pavement, E.C. moo Will be paid by the above Corporation to the Person whom the Corporation shall decide to bo the next-of-kin of ANY WORKER (Male or Female) Over 14 and under 6":) years of age, who may be killed as the result of an acci- dental injury sustained While engaged at his or her ordinary occupation in the UNITED KINGDOM, or who shall have been fatally injured thereby, should such accident la-e the direct, primary, and sole cause of death within twenty-eight days thereafter. PROVIDED, and it is of the essence of this Contract and a condition precedent to any liability on the part of the Cor- poration :—(1) That the person so killed or fatally injured ia the hona-fide owner of Twelve Coupons, bearing the date of each of the Twelve weeks immediately preceding the accident which resulted fatally; (2) That prior to the aecident for which the claim is made, his or her usual signature and address shall have been written in ink or pencil in the spaces pro- vided below; (3) That written notice of death or injury bo given to the Empire Guarantee and Insurance Corporation, Ltd., 247, West George Street, Glasgow, as soon as possible, but within Seven days of the accident; (4) That full particulars of the Accident, a copy of the Certificate of Registration of Death, and the Coupons under which the Claim is made be fur- nished by the person claiming, upon request of the same by the Corporation and (5) That Compensation will not be paid to the extent of more than M20 in respect of the death of any one holder of Coupons. In order to extend the Insurance Benefit to New Readers of THE RHONDDA LEADER, MAESTEG, GARW. AND OGMORE TELEGRAPH," the Corporation will pay £ 5 11-1 in respect of Three duly signed Coupons for the Three consecutive weeks imme- diately preceding the date of the acci- dent, or as-ILO in respect of Six duly signed Coupons for the Six consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the accident, sub- ject always to the limits, terms and con- ditions above-mentioned. Signature Address = Saturday, January 9th, 1900. A IAI Aimnciu. TEETH Can now be made and fltted so as to defy detection. PRICES- Extractions by Gas or Narcotile from 3/6 New PAINLESS Process. ,,?o(- Ordinary Extractions 1 Teeth filled, from 2/6. Silver Amalgam, in- Complete Set of Teeth, upper or lower, from £ 1/1/0 Single Tooth from 2/6 ifgf FREE EXTRACTIONS when NEW TEETH are Fitted. GORNEf LEWIS 85, TAFF STREET (over Lipton's), PONTYPRIDD [Hours—10 to 8; Thursdays, 10 to 1. No Branches. Advice FREE. Nat. 'Phone 184. 4374 WILLIAMS' (PONTARDAWE) WORM kOZENGES. For over Fifty Years this highly valuable Remedy has met with the greatest success. The effect upon Weak, Delicate Children (often given up as incurable), is like Magic. Getting rid of his tormenting pests by taking these lozenges, the thin, pale-faced, inanimate Child be- comes strong, healthy, and lively, the pride, instead of the anxiety of his guardians. "Sir,—I have for some tin.e used your Anthelmintic or Worm Lozenges in my family, and find them a very speedy and efficacious cure for ascearides, and their agreeable and convenient form is agreat recommendation for children.—W. Hutchinson, Vicar of Howdon." Sold at 9id, 13Jd, and 2s 9d per box, by local Chemists or for 14 or 34 stamps from J. Davies, Chemist, 30, High Street, Swansea. A list of testimonials, symptoms, &c., on application. 4201 HOWELL WILLIAMS & SON, Undertakers ft Funeral Furnishers. t :i Funerals completely furnished in the best style, and a reasot able charges. Proprietors of Shelibiers, Open Closed and Glass-sided Hearses, Mourning and Wedding Ooacb es, Brakes, etc. Every requisite for Funerals kept on the premises. William Street, Yetrad Rhondda ;P.O. Telephone 59. 298 IT IS TIME TO TAKE DAVI ES TIC MIXTURE When you Suffer from Tic, Neuralgia & Faeeache. TRY IT I 1/1 £ PER BOTTLE. :1 Prepared and Sold by T. DA VIES Pharmaceutical Chemist, FORTH. Agent for Mid-Rhondda— JOHN DAVIES, Chemist, 14, Dunraven Street, TONYPANDY. 4363
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S.. 7-- Sir or Madam, Can you spare a few minutes? If so, I would like to have a little chat with you which may prove interesting and beneficial. But first of all let me tell you that I have not come from America with some wonderful cure for Consumption or Cancer. I cannot cure either of these complaints. If I could, I would have made my fortune long ago. I do not use formidable batteries which gives off millions of volts of electricity. You have heard enough of these tales to last you for ever. Now you hear a good deal of different sorts of herbal treatments. People calling themselves herbalists are springing up around us like mushrooms, most of them are unknown to us, having arrived here a few weeks ago, to return from whence they came in an equally short time. I have resided in South Wales for 28 years, and have practised as a herbalist for over 30 years. I am not an extensive adver- tiser, as I rely more on the recommen- dation of my patients for the extension of my business. My treatment is purely herbal, and further, it is absolutely anti- septic. If you have a bad leg, I guarantee I can cure it. If I cannot do what I say, my reputation is at stake; and if I lose my reputation, I lose all. It is the only testimonial I use, and I find it the best. If you are suffering from Debility from any cause, I can strengthen you; if your blood is impoverished, carrying toxic mat- ters through your body, I can purify it. If you doubt the veracity of my state- ments, give me a trial and I may be able to convince you. A trial will not cost you much, and if I succeed in convincing you, you will have gained much. There are many more things I would like to say, but one cannot put everything in an advertise- ment. Whatever you suffer from, write or call on me, and I will advise you free of charge. If I cannot cure you I will tt-i. you so. Letters should contain stamped addressed envelopes for reply. All correspondence and consultations are regarded as strictly confidential. Yours faithfully, PROF. DEAKIN. Only address-14, Alexandria Road, 4266 Swansea.
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J. BROOKS, OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, TONYPANDY, Has a Large Assortment of dW Fancy Goods Suitable for Presents. CIGARS A SPECIALITY. In boxes ranging from 5 to 100 Cheapest House for PIPES, POUCHES, and all Smokers' Requisites. Sole Agent for PETERSON'S PIPE. If you contemplate giving yourself or friend a treat, this to tb» Pipe to give satisfaction. 10 D. M. WILLIAMS, I Accountant and Public Auditor, BRYN GELLI HOUSE, AND LLOYDS BANK CHAMBERS, TONYPANDY. Tradesmen's Accounts written up, Balanced, or Audited. Deeds of Arrangement, Mortgages and Transfers of Properties negotiated. Bankruptcy and Probate of NVill Accounts Prepared, Insurance. House and Estate Agent, Rent Collected. 231 Spectacles & Eyeglasses To SUIT ALL SIGHTS At Half Usual Price. SIGHT TESTED FREE. MIRROR OF GEMS, TONYPANDY. 4324 I What Still Suffering P Why don't you go to J AMES' 42, Charles St., Cardiff, and learn the benefits to be derived from taking Radiant Heat, Turkish and Electric Baths. They are the best, and most convenient baths in South Wales. Open daily for ladies and gentlemen. 3968 1908 SEASON. LATEST im- proved Models in Phonographs, Gramophones and \s. Zonaphones in stock, including Columbia, Patlic, Latest Records by HAURY, LAUDER, and other well- known Artistes trom 9d. each. I EXCHANGE SYSTEM. Liberal allowances made for Machines and Records of any make against the Latest Models. Orders by post despatched same day aa received. Send for Lists To-day. Our prices will astonish you. Call and hear them. J. BOULD, Ltd., 138, CITY ROAD, CARDIFF. 3778 A BLACK WOMAN Is stronger than a white ntan for she can stand noonday heat and night frost with impunity, yet rise the picture of sparkling health. I This is because the lives near to nature. If you are out of sorts suffering from Neuralgia., Toothache, and other Nerve troubles, try a bottle of MORRIS' NEURALGIA MIXTURE which contains the magic herbs that electrify the savage, and which the proprietor spent years among them to discover. As pepper warms you. to this mixture lieal,4 you. There is nothing like it. The preparation represents the health of man through the ages. PHI C £ —1 2/3 and 4 6 (3d. for postage); Sole Manufactory for Great Britain— H. MORRIS, Chemist, Clynderwen. HS89 jif) Prove Your Eyes I BY CONSULTING C. F. WALTERS, F.M.C., Fit.O., Qualified Sight-Testing: Optician (Holder of the highest Diplomas possible to obtain as a Sight- Testing Optician). Note Address— 51, Oxford Street (Late 15, Union St.), w ik m s im 1L. Don't be misled. No connection with the business carried on in our old premises. Branch—49a, COMMERCIAL STREET, ABERDARE. i486 Don't tink de world's consarn'd 'bout you You ve got ter holler sonny Oe man dat runs do biggest shout, Qits closes to de money I ■*J.BRADER.J^ONS.v1 ] f|^ g|gl |
The Porth Fire.
The Porth Fire. Inquest on the Victim. The circumstances of the Porth fire and the death of Mrs. Margaret Thomas formed the subject of an inquiry at Porth on Saturday by Coroner D. Rees and a jury. Inspector T. Williams watched the proceedings for the police. Dr. R. D. Chalke, M.A., was foreman of the jury. David Jones, son-in-law of the deceased, said all was well when he went to work on Thursday morning. The occupants then in the house were his wife and little daughter, the deceased lady, and two lodgers. Robert Honeyfield, one of the lodgers, said lie was a repairer. He and his son returned from work about 4.40 on the morning of the fire, and retired to bed at 7.15. Mrs. Jones had previously retired, and witness locked up the house according to custom. It was dark when they went to bed. He had no light and extinguished the lamp. Witness said he fell asleep, and was awakened by Mrs. Thomas (the deceased) calling out, "Robert, what's the matter?'' He re- plied. "Mrs. Thomas, get up; there's a fire 1" and she burst out crying and returned to her room. The rest of the narrative may be given in the words of the witness, who said, I opened my bed- room window to get the smoke out, and shouted, 'Fire! Fire!' There were men close by who didn't heed the cry. I jumped out of the window, my son going before, me. It was then getting light. There was a dense volume of smoke in the place, and I had to escape." By the Coroner: Witness and his son shouted to the deceased before they opened the window. The Coroner remarked that the opening of the window probably fanned the flames. Honeyfield made no comment on this remark. Further replying, witness said lie could not say exactly whether Mrs. Jones escaped. He was so excited he could not remember all that took place, and lie didn't know when he jumped out whether Mrs. Thomas had left the building. "MY GRANNY IS INSIDE." Annie Jones, a very intelligent little girl, who pleaded .so pitifully as to the safety of her granny on the occasion of the outbreak, gave the court quite an exciting story as to her experiences oil the day referred to. She slept, she said, with her grandmother and brother. The deceased was in bed all the day preceding the fire. On the morning of the outbreak witness was aroused just at the dawn of day by her grandmother, who exclaimed to her, Annie, there's smoke in the room." Her grandmother then went to the AA-ijidow to try and open it, and wit- ness rushed to her assistance and sue- ceeded in pulling the top part down. She could also hear Honeyfield, junr., shout- ing something, but could not understand what lie said. "I crossed over to the outside of the window on to the sill," she proceeded, and tried to pull my granny over. She tried to get out, too, but, ac last, cried, Oh, I can't.' The smoke was increasing, and 'flames were coming out fiom the window stairs. Just as I opened the bedroom window I heard the kitchen window fall in and saw flames leap out. There were some men in the garden when I was standing on tlfe window sill. They callofi out to me, Come1 down,' and I shouted to-them that my granny was inside, and they said, All right.' I then jumped on to the slope and fell into the arms of Mr. Price. I screamed, Get my granny out.' The Coroner: Could you notice how the smoke was coming into the room?— No, sir I was too excited. By Dr. Chalke: Witness said that her grandmother succeeded in partly getting out of the window, but fell back because the smoke was so strong, and added, referring to the men in the garden, "They said, All right,' and I told them quite plain that my granny was behind." The Coroner: Could they see your granny ?—I could not say. By Inspector Williams Of the men in the garden she could only recognise Mr. Price. The Coroner warmly complimented the little girl upon the way she had given her evidence and the jury cordially en- dorsed the coroner's compliment. Evan John Jones, seventeen years of age, brother of the last witness, deposed that when he went to work he left the two lodgers in the kitchen. Dr. Chalke: How old are you, bOJT p,- Seventeen, sir. Dr. Chalke: And your sister is thir- teen, and you and your sister have always been sleeping together?—Yes, sir. SOMETHING BURNING." Mrs. Rachel Jones, daughter of the deceased woman, spoke to being awakened by the smoke and exclaiming to the lodger, Oh, Mr. Honeyfield, there is something burning." She added: I scrambled to' the window, and I don't know no more." Mrs. Jones explained that she returned to bed after lighting the fire, and left the lodgers with a lighted paraffin lamp on the kitchen table. P.S. Morris said that when lie arrived there was a. large crowd, and a difference of opinion existed as to the state of the old lady—some saying that she had been taken out of the burning building, and others that she was killed inside. When the flames were extinguished the witness found the dead body of Mrs. Thomas lying in a natural position on the bed. His theory was that the fire originated in the back kitchen. The Coroner, in summing up, said that they were informed that four men were in the garden, and were told that the deceased was left behind. They all knew what great excitement was caused at a fire, but he could not conceive that if these men had realised that the old lady was still in the house they would not have attempted to rescue her. He could not conceive for a. moment that four men living in. Porth would not have attempted such a rescue, whatever the obstacle. BRIGADE BLAMELESS. The jury retired fora short period, and on returning recorded a. verdict of Acci- dental death," stating that, in their opinion, the origin of the, fire was due to some wood becoming ignited in the fender. Dr. Chalke, the foreman, added a recommendation that, fire alarm boxes should he placed in convenient positions to save time when a fire broke out. The Coroner remarked that the Brigade had acted, in his opinion, with great promptitude. The Foreman said it was not the inten- tion of the jury to cast any reflection on the Brigade, but they only desired to add 19a y to the public safety by the suggested boxes. Inspector Williams said that he had always found the firemen most prompt in responding to calls from the police station.
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"c' Rhondda Education Committee. Monthly Meeting. The monthly meeting of the Rhondda Education Committee was held on New Year's Day at the Council Chamber, Pent re. The attendance included Coun- cillors Dr. W. E. Thomas (chairman) Dl. Evans, D. O. Evans, Dd. Williams, D. R. Jones, Ed. Jones, Tom Harris, Griffith Evans, R. S. Griffiths, Walter Williams, David Smith, Ben Davies, Lewis Hopkins, W. H. Morgan, W. D. Wight, W. H. Mat-bias, Thosi. Griffiths, J. D. Williams, William Thomas, H. E. Maltby, Tom Evans, W. P. Thomas and Thos. Thomas, together with the Clerk (Mr. W. P. Nicholas) and the Director (Mr. T. W. Berry). TENDERS FOR COAL, Tho General Purposes Committee re- ported having accepted the following tenders for coal for the period ending 31st August, 1909:—(1) Mr. O. Williams, Pimmer, Penygraig, for the supply of Cambrian Large Screened Steam Coal, at 18s. Gd. per ton, delivered at the Peny- graig. Dinas, Graigddu, and Williamstown Schools. (2) Messrs. J. Harris Jones a.nd Son, Ton-Pent re, for large steam screened coal ex trucks from collieries of Messrs. Cory Bros. and Company, Ltd., at 18s. 3d. per ton, delivered at the Pontrhondcla and T real aw Schools, subject to their also undertaking to supply the Llwynypia Schools with the same quality coal at the same rate. Tho Committee also reported having considered the advisability of awarding prizes for good attendance in lieu of or in addition to the present system of granting half-holidays to the schools reaching a certain percentage. After a full discussion on the matter, the Committee resolved that it was not desirable to adopt the suggested system of awarding prizes for good attendance. The report was adopted. EDUCATION CONFERENCE. The School Management Committee reported having received a. letter from the joint hon. secretaries of the North of England Education Conference, calling attention to the seventh annual confer- ence to be held in Manchester on the 7tli, 8th, and 9th inst. under the presidency of the Dean of Manchester, and stating that the. Committee hoped that as many as possible of those concerned in the im- portant work of education would partici- pate in the conference, at which a com- prehensive exhibition of educational appa- ratus, books, &c.. would also be arranged. The Director was appointed to attend the conference. PROPOSED FEDERATION OF WELSH EDUCATION COMMITTEES. The Committee also considered the deferred communication from Messrs. A. W. Balden, Swansea, and J. J. Jackson, honorary secretaries, inviting the Commit- tee to join the proposed Federation of Education Committees of Wales and Mon- mouthshire. It was resolved that the further con- sideration of the matter be deferred until it could be ascertained whether thr, objects of the proposed Federation will not be .secured by the formation of the proposed National Council for Wales. FEEDING OF HUNGRY SCHOOL CHILDREN. The Committee also reported having received and considered the reports of Councillors William Thomas Jones, Walter Williams, William Evans Thomas, William Thomas, John David Williams, Lemuel Price Griffiths, Lewis Hopkins, Benjamin Davies, Thomas Harries and Thomas George, upon the result of the investi- gations made by the Ward members as to the number of children attending the schools apparently under-fed, and fourd that there was, at present, no occasion for steps to be taken by the Authority towards making: provision to meet any cost under the powers conferred by- the Education (Provision of Meals) Act, 1906, the few instances in which children were found to be attending school apparently under-fed having been met by local arrangements made in the respective Wards. The reports were adopted. SCHOOLBOYS AND ALDERMAN DAVIES' STABLE. The Building Committee reported having reèeived a letter from Mr. E. H. Davies, Pentre, complaining of damage to his stable and carthou,se at Danyrallt; Pentre, owing to boys entering the play- ground of the Pentre Girls' School, and climbing up and over the portion of the stable facing the wall, and down to the garden to recover the playing ball, and stating that, in his opinion, the only remedy was to erect the boundary wall a 0: few feet higher, and that he would deem it a favour if the Council would make good the damage. The Committee recommended that the Council deny liability in respect of the alleged damage, and agree, without pre- judice, to raise the boundary wall to a height uniform with the present wall at the rear of the Vicarage, provided that Mr. Davies agrees to rebuild the roof of his stable with a lean-to in his own grounds. The report was adopted.
New Year Show at Liptons.
New Year Show at Liptons. In order to cope with the extra- ordinary large volume of trade always experienced, especially during the Christ- mas and New Year season, iu the estab- lishments of Lipton, Limited, the shops throughout the country were nearly all completely transformed and made thoroughly up-to-date, and were so well equipped as to be able to meet all the demands of the large and increasing army of purchasers who patronise the well- known concern. Judging by the great increase in trade during the closing year, it is evident that the efforts of this firm, both in giving good value and providing modern equipment, have been duly appre- ciated. Lipton's shops are the places for the careful housewife to make her pur- chases. At all Lipton's stores just now wonderful value is being given in delicious hams, bacon, butter, cheese, sausages (fresh every morning), and all kinds of groceries; in fact, everything that one can conceive or desire for the breakfast, dinner or tea table. The wonder of it all is that goods of such exceeding excel- lence can be obtained for the, money. Lipton's shortbread and ice cake are deservedly famous; they go off by thou- sands—and can be obtained adorned with mottoes and greetings appropriate to the season. Most acceptable as New Year presents are the fancy tins and boxes of Lipton's famous tea. They can be had in all sizes up to 201 bs. In a word, all Lipton's goods are genuine, and are sold at very reasonable priteB.
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o 'W7 "Severe pains in neck and I feel it my duty to let you krtow the great benefit we have received from the use of your I shoulders." Liniment. One night my wife seized with severe pains in her neck and shoulders, and was unable to move. She continued in this state until the following afternoon, when I decided to give your Liniment a trial, and in less than ten minutes the pain ceased. Since then I have recommended it to dozens of our friends, one of whom tells me that since using it for Rheumatism he could enjoy a night's rest-a luxury he had not had for 14 years. I have found it splendid foe toothache and will always keep a bottle handy. FRD. Dakmsll. Dean Hall Cottage, Matlock." SLOANS LINIMENT KILLS PAIN INSTANTLY, no matter where located. It is the most pene- trative liniment-requiring no rubbing it goes right to the bone. For Rheuma- tism, Sciatica., Sprains, Bruises, Stiffness, Burns and Toothache nothing is so wozi- 'derfully relieving as Sloan's Liniment. Sold by all Chemists at it i a bottle. JWSend for Dr. Earl S. Sloan's valuable Book of Home Hints on how to act in emergencies. It is FREE. Distributing Dipot: 32 Snow HUI, loitdon, F.C.
Tylorstown Slander Action.
Tylorstown Slander Action. Women's "idle Gossip." A Guinea Damages. At the Under-sheriff's Office, Swansea, on -Thursday, Mr. H. H. Watkins eat with ,a jury to assess damages in an un- defended action for damages for slander brought by Margaret Ann Morgant of East Road Tylorstown, wife lot John Morgan, colliery haulier, against John and Hannah Davies, of the same strect( and place. Mr. Phillips, Ferndale, appeared for the plaintiff and said that the slander was a very deliberate and cruel one. The plaintiff was a very respectable married woman, with growing children. No allegations had been made against .her character up till this. Tho story in a week spread all over Tylorstown, and plaintiff's husband told his wife, You must clear your name, and the result was that recourse was IIlad to the law. The female defendant's husband had been brought there, but. not unnecessarily, as he had been to blame in the matter. They were at first asked for an apology, not even costs being demanded, but no apology nor answer was forthcoming. The defendant to a relative named Voyle made a, statement. that the plaintiff had been with Evans, of the Duke. The plaintiff was called, and said there was no truth whatever in the statement made about her. The defendants were both present, and were asked by the Under-sheriff if they had anything to say in mitigation of damages. The female defendant said she was told by her neighbours the rumour, and on meeting Ellen V oyle. a relative of the plaintiff's, she simply told her that, she had heard Mrs. Morgan had been caught in the yard of the Duke of York with men named. The Under-sheriff said the repeating of the rumour would not shield her from damages. Mrs. Morgan said that, as far as damages were concerned, she had as much as she could do, and more than she could do, to pay her way, with five children to maintain. Her husband was a. collier. The jury found a verdict that it was more or less idle gossip, and assessed the damages at £ 1 Is. only, tho defendants to t>av the costs.