South Wales Daily News

SOUTH WALES COAL TRADE. SHIPPING RETURNS FOR JANUARY. Below we give particulars of the export of coal, iron, coke, and patent fuel from the various local ports during the month of January, the figures being compiled from Browne's Export List; also comparative tables showing the coal shipments foreign in the Tyne and South Wales ports, together with the total shipments classified as foreign and coastwise from every port in Great Britain during the same period :— CARDIFF. CoaL Iron. Coke. P. Fuel. January 1,303,228 3,632 6,415 31,465 The chief markets for coal were :—Cape Town, 32^55 Cape de Verdes, 32,231 Colombo, 30,290 Havre, 27,098 Las Palmas, 36,322; Marseilles, 46,109; Malta, 42,215; Rio Janeiro, 49,216; St. Nazaire, 60,945 Venice, 30,389. NEWPORT. Coal. iron. Coke. P. Fuel January 259,373 2,522 978 12,671 The principel markets for coal were :—Alex- andria, 13,908 Algiers, 15,994 Buenos Ayres, 13,082 Gibvaltar, 19,164 Marseilles, 14,302 Naples, 13,903; Bilbao, 12,478; Genoa, 12,427. SWANSEA. Coal. Iron. Coke. P. Fuel January 146,997 366 2,606 38,986 Coals were chiefly exported to :-Genoa.. 11,973 Rouen, 14,507; St. Nazaire, 7,298; Savona, 5,196; Caen, 6,529; Chanteoay, 6,540; Guern- sey, 6,S7. Havre, 6,299. T.T.tCT'T.T.T. Coal. Iron. Coke. P.Puel. January 12,337 — — — Coals were principally sent to :—Caen, 2,540; Dieppe, 2,424; Gothenburg, 1,030; Honfieur, 1,110 Rotterdam, 1,140 Rouen, 1,800. COMPARATIVE TABLE OF COAL EXPORTS. THE TYNE PORTS. Jan., 1899. Jan., 1898. Newcastle 207,963 187,787 South Shields 190,113 154,281 North Shields 48,243 63,091 Totals. 446,322 405,159 WELSH PORTS. Jan., 1899. Jan., 1898. Cardiff 1,303,228 1,085,005 Newport 259,373 283,219 Swansea 146,997 118,356 Llanelly 12,337 15,084 Totals 1,721,935 1,501,664 FOREIGN AND COASTWISE SHIPMENTS. The following table shows the total shipments of coal, foreign and coastwise, from Great Britain during the months of January, 1899, and January, 1898 :— Foreign. Coastwise. 1899. 1898. 1899. 1898. Cardiff 1,303,228 1,085,(65 192,327 206,728 Newport. 259,373. 283,219 58,558 79,218 Swansea 146,997 118,356 54,305 57,580 Llanelly 12,337 15,084 5,426 9,150 Newcastle 207,963.- 187,787 471,005 539,948 Blyth 218,817. 178,550 21,667 17,992 S. Shields 190,113 15&2S1 28,920 8,720 Goole 51,923 47,173 56,222 37,001 W.Hartl'pool 18,530 10,208 58,721 70,375 Sunderland.. 140,192 112,041 191,243 207,575 Kirkcaldy 64,263 52,360 200 550 Hull 65,808 56,847 22,832. 17,402 Methil 73,177 61,264 2,025 7,014 Liverpool 23,111 20,041 85,339 83,836 Whitehaven. 150 24,417 24,237 Grangem'oth 72,225 79,064 — — Seaham 4,505 1,420 36,035 40,636 Borr'wston'ss 20,538 26,764 1,988 2,500 Alloa 11,998 6,038 3,450 4,727 Amble 24,440 20,215 16,945 24,168 N. Shields 48,246 63,091 1,200. Glasgow 53,123 52,879 Middlesbro' 697 1,990 — 27 Ayr 1,790 33,559 24,966 Grimsby 81,226 43,485 13,757 9,185 Greenock 2,548 1,180 — Irvine 250 765 12,460 16,808 Granton 9,887 5,228 — 625 Troon n 4,980 4,820 17,374 24,231 Dundee. 300 — Ardrossan 5,500 4,735 5,538 7,976

ST. PAUL'S, GRANGETOWN. BAZAAR AND EXHIBITION. A three days' exhibition and bazaar in aid of the parochial funds of St. Paul's Church, Grangetown, Cardiff, commenced in the iron-room, Broms- grove-atreet, on Wednesday, the opening ceremony being performed in the afternoon by Lady Morgan The principal organisers of the bazaar were the members of the Operatic Society con- nected with the church, and their enterprise in departing from the beaten track desewMS the success it looks like gaining from the^ large attendances on the initial day. Though purely ornamental articles are on sale, wisdom has dictated that in a neighbourhood ilke Grange- town, largely inhabited by the artis an class, the useful should predominate, and there is ample varietyoon the numerous well-stocked stalls, while nothing in the prettily-decorated mart has been marked at the exorbitant prices which rule in some bazaars. At intervals operatic performances are given by the society. A capital musical programme has for each day, indeed, been arranged. The side shows are instructive, and the telegraph is worked in full view by Mr A. C. Williams (who is the secretary) and Mr H, Eutchens, both on the Post Office staff. A number of the latest scientific instruments are to be seen in operation, and exhibitions are given of pottery manufacture, basket a.nd other work by blind people. An interesting feature is a series of washing and sewing (not confined to women) competitions, for which Messrs Lever, of Port Sunlight, have given the prizes. In the evening Mrs Robert Forrest, St. Fagan's, was the presi- dent. The following are among the many ladies and gentlemen who are taking active part in the various departments :—Useful, Mrs L. Marshall, f Mrs Matthews, Mrs Grimes, and Mrs Todd fancy, Mrs Ganz, the Misses Edwards, Wheeler, and Chappie; toy bazaar, the Misses Love, Hutchens, and Gower jewellery, Mrs Hutchens and Miss Jessie Reid; fruit. Mrs Hyett, Miss Tidball, and Mr Hyett; flower, the Messes Glossop and Reid; gentlemen's, the Misses Phillips and Griffiths refreshment, Mesdames Griffiths, Hall, Phillips, Possart, A. and J. Woodward souvenir,, the Misses Tutcher and Williams; palmistry, ",11 Gaetana (a well- known Cardiffian, and an export at the science).

ODDFELLOWS AT PONTYPRIDD. SUGGESTED FRIENDLY SOCIETY COUNCIL. At the usaal lodge night of the Loyal Hope Lodge, M.U., held at the Greyhound Hotel, Pontypridd, this week, the following gentlemen were initiated honoraxy mem- bers, being read in" by Mr J. H. Davies, Porth, PJP.G.M.: Mr Arthur O. Evans, architect; Councillor Edward Williams, Malts- ters' Arms Hotel; Messrs Joseph Jenkins, Clarence Hotel; and W. Williams, grocer, Trallwn. Several ordinary members were also initiated, and a hearty welcome was accorded them. Mr A. O. Evans briefly addressed the meeting, and spoke strongly in support of the principles underlying Friendly Societies and of the opportunities which they afforded to the work- ing classes to exercise thrift. Mr John Davies, P.P.G.M.. followed with an interest- ing address, and suggested that a Friendly Society Council, representative of all societies in the town, should be formed for the furtherance of the principles of Friendly Societies and for the protection of members. A very successful Council had been established in Cardiff, and at the last election of the Board of Guardians out of eight candidates who sought election under its auspices seven were returned. (Applause.) If such a society were formed in Pontypridd he had no doubt they would be able to return a number of guardians who would support their principles and would see that justice was meted out to members of Friendly Societies, who, through old age or infirmity, were compelled to seek relief. He contended that it was not rb:ht, when such men appea!ed for relief, that they should suffer in the amount of relief granted them, because through their thrift and prudence they were receiving a small pecuniary keep from the societies of which they were members. (Ap- plause.) He expressed a hope that the Loyal Hope Lodge would take the initiative towards the formation of the Council. (Hear, hear.) Councillor Edward Williams also spoke, and' heartily supported the suggestion, observing that he had always been of the opinion that members of Friendly Societies who, through misfortune or prolonged illness, were compelled to seek pari si) relief, should be treated in the same way as other people, and that the amount which they received from their society should not be taken into con- sideration when relief was granted, (Applause.) Mr John Davies expressed the regret of Mr Samuel Evans, J.P., Treferig, who had intended being initiated an honorary member that night, because of his inability to attend, but stated that he would probably attend the next meeting. It may be mentioned that this lodge is the youngest in the district, and is in a flourishing condition. It was established about four yeais ago with only four members, and the third annual report jast published shows that it has now 80 ordinary members and 17 honorary members.

TELEPHONE IN PEMBROKESHIRE. In connection with the proposal to extend the telephone system into Pembrokeshire, we hear on good authority that the Haverfordwest County Council intend calling a meeting for the special purpose of considering the advisability of con- necting the police stations and courts in the whole Pembrokeshire area.

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THE NEW ACT. FIENDISH TREATMENT OF A WOMAN. At Westminster William Meades, an able- bodied young man of no occupation. was placed in the dock before Mr Marsham charged with Irving on the immoral earnings of a young woman named Louisa Stammers, and with stabbing her at Laundry-yard, Westminster. Prosecutrix, a young woman about to become mother, said she had lived with prisoner in one room for nearly twelve months. He made her go out on the streets to keep him, and on February 1st, because she had not succeeded in getting enough money, he beat her in an unmerciful way and stabbed her with a shoemaker's knife on the fore- head. He also gave her a fearful kick, which she now feared would result in a premature birth. Prisoner said he did not use a knife—he only used the iron tip of his boot. (Sensation.)—Mr Marsham I do not know that it would matter very much.—Dr. F. F. Bond, of the Westminste Hospital, said the wound in the woman's face was three-quarters of an inch in length and half an inch in depth, the bone being exposed. In all probability it was done with the knife which the police produced. Elizabeth Russell, a young married woman, occupying an adjoining room to the one occupied by prisoner and proseoutrix, deposed that the latter was frequently HEARD CRYING FOR MERCY. when beaten by the ruffian in the dock. Witness added that if the unfortunate creatura did not bring home enough money to satisfy prisoner there would be no rest all night through the punishment which the woman suffered- Another lodger said over and over again she had heard prisoner order the woman to go out. He would say, with foul language, Are yon going out to- night or not f" When dissatisfied with what Erosecutrix brought back, and when she was being beaten, witness heard her cry, Oh, Bill, I couldn't get any more. I could not, indeed." The police said prisoner never worked. They only knew him as a dangerous bully. The only explanation which could be given of women of the unfortunate class suffering such brutality was the fact that without a man—presumably the husband-it was very difficult to obtain a lodg- ing. Prisoner refused to be sworn, and said he had no witnesses. Mr Marsham dealt with the stabbing as an aggravated assault, giving him six months' hard labour on that account. For living on the woman's prostitution prisoner had an additional three months' hard labour-aine. months in all.

CRUFT'S DOG SHOW. LOCAL PRIZE WINNERS. Craft's fifteenth great dog show was opened on Wednesday at the Agricultural Hall, London, and will be continued for the next two days. The number of dogs on show is a record one, and total up to close on 3,500. Very few of the leading dog fanciers are missing, and the lady exhibitors are very strong, and include Princess Alexis Dolgorouki. Princess Sophie Dnleep Singh, the Duchess of Wellington, Duchess of New- castle, Countess of Warwick, Lady Arthur Grosvenor, Lady Evelyn Ewart, Lady Granville Gordon, Lady Sybil Knox, and Lady Lewis. The strongest classes are the collies and terriers. The entry of 50 bloodhounds is noticeable, and seems to indicate that the recent revival of interest in the training of these hounds has led to a development of the taste for rearing them. Among the local prizewinners are Class 164.-Setters-puppy class, dogs and bitches- c., Brynhyfryd Bess, owned and bred by Mr R. P. Morgan, Brynhyfryd, Neath. Class 273.-Sheep dogs, limit class, bitches—h.c., Walleyed Flo, Mr T. Preece Jones, 84, Whitchurch-road, Cathays, Cardiff. Class 295.—Dalmatians, open class, bitches h.c., Co- quette, Mr G. S. Cardell, Wenvoe Arms Hotel, Cadoxton, Barry. Class 296 Dalmatians, limit class bitches-h.c., Coquette, Mr G. S. Cardell, Barry. Class 297.-Daln3atians novice class, dogs and bitches—v.li-c., Frivolity, Mr G. S. Cardell, Barry. Class 298.-Dalmatian puppy clas s, dogs and bitches—2nd prize, 10s, Frivolity, Mr G. S. Cardell, Barry. Class 343.-Airedale terriers, puppy class, bitches-3rd prize, 10s, Maid of Sker, Mr W. Evans, Caerphilly, near Cardiff. Class 391, Welsh terriers, open class, dogs-2nd prize, 20s, Hard Cash. Mr Richard Thomas, Lougton House, Llanrwst; 3rd prize, 10s, Dewr Eryri, Mr W. Pierce Williams, Foresters' Charity, Llandudno. Class 392—Welsh terriers, limit class, dogs-2nd prize, 20s, Hard Cash, Mr Richard Thomas. Llanrwst; 3rd prize, 10s, Dewr Eryri, Mr W. Pierce Williams, Llandudno v.h.c., Pencaer John, Mr J. Clement James, Goodwiel, Pembrokeshire. Class 393.-Welsh terriers, puppy class, dogs—1st prize, 40s Hard Cash, Mr Richard Thomas, Llanrwst; 2nd prize, 20s, Pencaer John, Mr J. Clement James 3rd prize, 10s, Cymro Eryri, Mr W. Pierce Williams. Class 394.-Welsh terrier open class, bitches—1st prize, 40s, Pencaer Lily, Mr Clement James, Pem- brokeshire TJLC., Brynafon Fidget, Mr W. Pierce Williams, Llandudno. Class 395.—Welsh terriers limit class, bitches—1st prize, 40s, Pencaer Lily, Mr J. Clement James; 3rd prize, 10s, ModIan Eryri, Mr W. Pierce Williams, Llandudno. Class 396.-Welsh terriers, pnppy class, bitches-ist prize, 40s, Pancaer Lily, Mr J. Clement James, Pembrokeshire. Class 397.-We15h terriers, novice class, dogs aud bitches- 1st prize, 40s, Dewr Eryri. ,Mr W. Pierce Williams, Llandudno; 2nd prize, 20s, Pancaer John, Btr J. Clement; James, Pembrokeshire. Class 1398, Welsh terriers (brace class)-first prize, silver serviette rings, Dewr Eryri, Mr W. Pierce Williams, Llandudno. Class 472, Schipperkes (limit class), do.-s-vh.c., Nabas, Miss Mabel Kennedy, Strathallan, Colwyn Bay. Class 576, Yorkshire terriers (novice and puppy class)-second prize, 10a, Busybody, Mrs A. Colquhoun, 8, Glanmor-vermee, Swansea.

BILLIARDS. JOHN ROBERTS v. E, DIGGLE. The game of 21,000 up, in which Diggle receives 5,500 start, was resumed at the Egyp- tian Hallon Welaerday, when Roberts made breaks of 76, 91, 61,112, 97, 241, and 75, against 57, 69 (twice), 147. 95/and 97. The scores were left at-Diggle, 16,950 Roberts, 13,266.

NEW YORK PRICES. fBEUTER's TELEGRAMS.1 NEW YORK, Wednesday. On to-day's Stock Market at first prices were generally below yesterday's close, with considerable offerings, New York Central and Louisville and Nashville Shares being extremely weak. Buying, however, set in, and carried prices to yesterday evening's level, except in special cases. Towards noon bears' efforts un- covered enough to stop loss of orders aud to create heavy liquidation, and prices generally declined rapidly. Supporting orders were then placed in Reading Stocks, which resulted in re- coveries, although another reverse took place after midday. On realising purchases of Philadel- phia and Reading First Preferred in the afternoon gave it a lift of 3 points above the lowest, and caused a betterment generally. There was an active demand for standard stocks in the last hour, and the market advanced and closed strong, with most things slightly higher. Govern- ment and Railroad Bonds were irregular. Money steady. Sterling Exchange steady. Silver bars unchanged, Cotton steady and advancing owing to firm- ness in Southern spot markets; spot" steady. Cotton oil steady crude, 20c.; yellow, 26c. Petroleum market dull. Lard—cash steady at 2 points advance. Wheat advanced on reported less favourable crop conditions, and closed firm spot firm. Plour steady at 5 points improvement. Corn rose on large seaboard clearances, and closed firm spot firm. Sugar quiet and unaltered. Coffee closed steady after a slow speculative demand 'spot dull at l-» decline. Tin easier at 50 points reduc- tion. Iron firm. Copper strong. Feb. 8 Feb. 7 Call Moriey U.S. Gov. BonAs 2% p.c. 2yz PI(I. Ditto, other Securities VA P-c- VA P-c* ExchangeonLondoD, GOdays'si s;Ut 4.83% *3^ Ditto, Cable Transfers 4.86 4.86 Exchange Paris, 60 days' sight 5.21J4 5.21^ Exchange on Berlin Days ?4^ 94^ Four per Gent. U.S. Funded Loan Western Union Telegraph Shares 94% 94% Atchison Topeka, and S. Fe 21% 21 Do. Do. 4pjc. Mor 101 l01, De. Do. 5p.c. Prefers 61 60% Baltimore and Ohio 68 Hi 63 Do. Do. S.W. 4 px.>— 110 lie Conada Southern Shares 61 53% Canadian Pacific 85% 86 Central New Jersey 100 99 Central Pacific Shares 51% 5Of Chesapeake and Ohio Common. 28% 28% Chicago, Burlington and Qulncoy 133V. 133% Chicago and North-Wostern Ord. 148 147 Chicago and N-Westeru Preferred 191 191 Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. PBJII 125% 125% Chicago and Rock Island 116% 116 Clevero, Cin., Ch, & St. Ls. Ord. 59 58% Delaware and Hudson 110% 111 Delaware Lackawana 157^ 157% Psnver and Eio Grande Shares. 22% 11% Denver Preferred 74^ T6% Illinois Central Shares 115% 11534 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern 200"1 200% Louisville and Nashville Shares. 64% 65 Michigan Central Shares 114 112 Missouri Kansas, and Texas 135* 1£ Missouri Pacific 43 44 New YorkJjake Erie^widWestsern 14, 14% Do, Lien 71% 72)6 New York Central anctHudsouBlv 1,36%; 136 Now York'bntM'io& Western. Ord 21% 21H Northern Pacific Common 51% 51 Northern Pacific Preferred 78% 78% Nerlolk and Western Preferred.— S7>* f 67 Pennsylvania and Philadelphia 65% > 6554 Philadelphia and Reading Shares 21% 20 Piriladelphia&Beading5p.cJsbInc 59 57% Do. do. 4p.c. Mor 86% S6% Union Pacific Shares — 46% 46)i Do. Preferred 79% 79% WaJbash £ b.JjooU, and Pacific „ VA Wabash. St. Louis, etc. Pref. Shrsj 22% 22% Silver Bullion. 1 59% 53% COTTON AND PBODPCE C«ttei.4aysreceipteatU-S. ports] 7,898 i 13,003 Cotfcon,day's receipts at Gulf port s,j 10,033 13,000 Cetton,day's exportto G.Bnfcai 1,000 3,0W Cotton,day's export to Cozitiue (j 7,080 13,000 Coi Jon future Mar delivery 6.18 6.16 Cotton future May delivery 6.16 6.16 Cotton middling upland N. York. 6 6A Cotton middling New Orleans .j 5% Petroleum, refined, in cases 8^15 8.15 Petroleum^ta'dard White N.York 7.43 7.49 Petaoteum,st'dwbitePhilade!phnit 7.35 7.35 Petroleum, Pipe Line Certs "1 115 115 Spirits of Turpentine j 45 46% Lard, Wilcox's spot 5.82 hi 5.S0 Tallow, Prime City 4% 4/ £ Sugar, fair refining2XoscovadoB.j 3f| Do. 96 p.c. Centrifugal 4ffe 4A Com. New mixed, Western spot. 43^ 43% Corn futures May 413^ 41% Do. July.. 4294 42 » Spring Wheat, No. 1 spot 81)4 80% Wheat,ted winter onthe spot 83% *2j» Wheat delivery Mar. 79% 78% Wheat delivery May 76% 75% CoffeeBioaio.7 6U 6% Coffee Bi» No. 7Low Ord, Mar. 6.55 »S5 Coffee ditto delivery May 5.70 5.70 Flour ex State Slipping Brands. 2.80 2.75 Iron»No. 2 Northern 11.75 11.60 Tin^Australian 24 24.50 Copper 17.75 17.25 Steel«aflB 20 20 Freight GtrainLiverpool steamers Freight Grainsteataers London. 2 Freight, Cotton to Liverpool 5-o4 Wheats Chicago, May delivery 72% 71% Com,Chicago, May delivery, 36% 3o^ I turpentine Savannah 42 43 Corn, Chicago, May delivery, 36% 36% I turpentine Savannah 42 43

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CARDIFF MUSICAL SOCIETY. A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. The Cardiff Musical Society's second concert of the season, at the Park Hall, on Wednesday night, was an emphatic success in all respects. The programme was characterised by customary care and intelligence in the selection of soloists a.nd of pieces to test the true capabilities of the choir. To take, first, the soloists. Miss Leonora Jackson, who is to play Brahm's Violin Concerto at next Saturday's symphony concert at Queen's Hall, made an initial acquaintance with a Cardiff audience. She opened with Bach's "Chaconne just to show what a virtuoso she is, and followed with the very different and, of course, more popular Hungarian themes and variations by Ernst. In both Miss Jackson proved herself a violinist of really brilliant technique. Keen interest centred in Miss Ellen Beach Yaw, who was reputed to possess an upper register of almost phenomenal possi- bilities. The Californian Lark," as she is enthusiastically dubbed across the Atlantic, has certainly a remarkable voice in its bird-like quality and range. The best thing she did was A fors e' lui," but the rather tricky song of Alabieffs, The Russian Nightingale," hit the popular taste and evoked an encore in the shape of a lively French chanson. Mr Andrew Black was in good form. He sang with exquisite tenderness and power Sullivan's Tnou'rt Passing Hence," for which he was deservedly cheered, and, com- plying with the encore, gave Hatton's lovely song To Anthea." It is a pity, though, so fine an artist should choose such commonplace stuff as Stephen Adams's The Young Royalist." After all, the chorus is the thing. Cardiff has good reason to be proud of its Musical Society's choir. It is composed of voices that have manifestly been selected with conscientious care and trained with striking success. Few choirs in the country could sing with better effect John Wilbye Hoy's madrigal, Sweet Honey-sucking Bees," than did the Cardiff Musical Society on Wednesday night. The madrigal tests a choir's capacities to the utmost, and it is strictly accurate to say that Mr T. E. Aylward's band of choralists acquitted themselves with distinction. Of an entirely different kind of piece, Gounod's motet, Ave Verum," was treated in similarly successful man- ner. The concert alttgether was one of the best and most enjoyable the society have ever given, and the heartiest of congratulations are Mr Aylward's.

NEWPORT OCTOGENARIAN'S DEATH. An inquest was held at the Town Hall, New- port, on Wednesday afternoon, on the body of John Squires, 82 years of age, who died on Tues- day evening from falling downstairs at the resi- dence of his grandson, 12, Jones-street, Banes- well. The evidence was to the effect that de- ceased was seen out of doprs in good health by Dr. Bassett, and that the medical man was called in to see him in the evening, when he learned that in going from the kitchen to the back kitchen he had fallen down the scone steps. His grand-daughter, to whom he had been speak- ing just before, at once on hearing him fall ran to his assistance. The fall how- ever caused concussion of the brain and speedy death. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death," but added a rider recommending that the stairs in that and other houses in the same street should be made more convenient, because they were awkward and;seem- ingly dangerous. The Deputy Coroner (Mr Digby Powell) said he could not insist on the landlord carrying out the jury's recommendation, but it would be conveyed to him in due course.

LLANELLY. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.-Ma.rga.ret Roberts, Pleasant-row, Llanelly, pleaded guilty to working a horse while it was in an unfit state, and was fined 10s and costa. NOT GOING TO Dm ON TlDI RoAD.-Anton Schuster, of no fixed abode," srole a brush value 2s lid from Messrs Randell and Son's shop„in Vaughan-street. When arrested he said, I am not going to die on the rORd." Sent for 14 days' hard labour.

ABERGAVENNY. DEFECTIVE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.—Before Mr Manlev Ashwin, Sydney Sevenoaks, coal mercahnt, was charged with selling coals in bags less than tiv. recognised weight; in one instance lewt. bug v\a; :41b short, and also with having three bags not labelled. He was fined JE2 and costs in the first case, and 10s and costs in the second case. James Games, shopkeeper, Govilion, was also charged with having unjust weights in his possession, one of which was 8oz. 2 drama against the purchaser also unstamped scales. Fined 5s in each case.—For like offences Edward Hilston, grocer, Govilion, was fined 20s and 10s.-Margaret Vaughan, Lion Inn,Govilion, for having two small measures 2 drams short was fined 10s including costs, and the measuies forfeited.—Thomas Evans, Bridge End Inn, Govilion, was fined 153 for having three small measures unstamped. CRUELTY.—Daniel Foredale, paraffin oil dealer, from Pontypool, for cruelty to a horse by working it whilst in an unfit condition was fined 10s, including costs.

PONTYPRIDD. ATTEMPTED SuicmE .At the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday Mary Kelly, a married woman, of Trallwn, Pontypridd, was charged with attempting to commit suicide.—George Noilsou, baker, stated that about a quarter to 12 on Tuesday night he saw the defendant on the bridge crossing the river Toff. She was accom- panied by a girl, her daughter, and he saw the defendant catching hold of the girl, and attempted to throw her over the iron railings to the river, saying, "You little I will tbrow I you over as well." She, however, failed to do bO, and running across to the other side she tried to get over the railings. The girl, however, held her back, but she eventually scrambled to the top,, and was leaning over, when the girl shouted to witness, Come and pull her out, master." Witness and his companion ran to the spot and pulled her back.-P.C. James Thomas deposed to having asked the defendant what she had been trying to do, and she replied with an oath, Trying to drown myself. Can't persons do what they like with themselves ? I am tired of this world and all that's in it." The defendant was then very drunk. She was remanded till Friday. AssAULT.-Lewis Jones, collier, Cilfynydd, was summoned for assaulting John Matthews, collier, of the same place, who sustained a wound an inch and a half long over the left eye. The prosecutor stated that on the 6th instant he fought the defendant's brother on the Common and had the best of it, and as he returned home that night he was struck down by some- body, and P.C. Dalby stated that after Matthews was assaulted he saw the defendant and his brother running away. A fine of 40s was imposed. Low LIFE.—Anenrin Williams, collier, Ponty- pridd, was charged with assaulting Mary Jane Muller, a woman of ill-fame, who stated that she lived with the defendant. At one o'clock last Sunday morning th quarrelled because she had taken his money and pawned his clothes. Because she refused to give him the ticket he struck her on the head with something, causing two wounds. She was drunk at the time. The defendant, when arrested, said he could not get rid of her, and added, I will do for her and others when I start."—The defendant was com- mitted for six weeks. POLICE ASSAULTS.—James Cotter, a Ponty- pridd collier, was fined 10s for being drunk and disorderly, and a similar sum for assaulting P.C. Jones, or an alternative of seven days' imprison- ment.—James Jones, Treforest was ordered to pay 10s for being drunk and disorderly, and 20s for assaulting P.C. Williams. ALLEGED THEFT.—.John Jones, quarryman, Coedpenmaen, was charged with stealing a watch, the property of Oscar Walker, colliery clerk, Coedpenmaen. The prosecutor stated that he met the defendant in the Farmers' Arme, Pentrebacb, on Monday night. and they went together to the Cable and Anchor. On tae way home the defendant snatched his watch and ran away. The defendant stated he knew nothl°S v the watch, which was still missing. A remand was made to Friday.

pARK HALL, CARDIFF. NEXT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CARDIFF FREE CHURCHES COUNCIL. Speakers— Mn D. LLOYD GEORGE. M.P., BBV. C. SILVESTER HORNE. M.A. Chairman-Dr Edwards, J.P. w AANTED, Marble Tables, also Cushioned Settees, W suitable for restaurant.-Full particulars, Danrx Chsnrist, Tonypa^dy. 20ou \\TA.NTED, General Servant Apply be^en W 6 and 7,132, Claude-road, Cardtn. TSTaStED. respectable Girl Apprentice, 14 or 15 (out- W rto< £ i>-Miaa Movgan. Stationer, Jaroes-st. 204u nno Let two good Business premises (bakehouse wiiii T om), good opening for confectioner); plate-gUsa fronts.—tfor particulars apply B. Rees, Mumbles. 212n C~YT."T BrrMft.—Wanted, by end of month, thoroughly y experienced Hand must be steady. Also good Improver.—Apply, giving full particulars, Jenkins, Clothier. QnlldfaaU-gqnare, Carmarthen. 213n PROVISIONS a^OKt^-Wantedlnnieaiately. an" active Young Man, accustomed to the abovp necessary.—Pull particulars J. D. eweNenth. n JOHN Benjamin, Grower, BreconTwants two Juniors in the grocery vrade; must be respectable and obliging and able to^solicit. 208n C1KOCERY-Wanted immedlatei^T^od hand for grocery and provision counter, used to soliciting, and deliver goods.—Apply personally Jenkins, Crocer, Pontygwaith. 205n RESPECTABLE Working Housekeeper or tidy General wanted, from country nreferred; com- fortable home to suitable person.—Pallparticulais. Ben Thomas, Myrtle House, Ammanford. 210n SITUATION required as Second, frozen meat trade good sausage hand.—Payne, 28. atrand^Blaengarvv.n "XWO Froehold'Vilks,tg katt and Boa«me«atjqwW4, JMta

3 BARRY. PROTESTANT LECTUBE.—On Wednesday even- ing a largely-attended meeting was held at the Romilly Hall, Barry, under the auspices of the local branch of the National Protestant Leagne, to hear a lecture by the Rev. J. C. Wilcox, chaplain to the Wycliffe preachers, entitled, The Crisis in the Church—Are the Bishops to Blame ?" Mr Gerald Coultas occupied the chair. The lecturer challenged the meeting to disprove the fact that the Bishop of the diocese of Llan- daff bad not called upon any of his clergymen within the past 12 months requesting them to drive out these heresies and false doctrines from their churches. He also asserted that the curates in his own Diocese of Gloucester who favoured these Romish practices were selected for pre- ferment before those who rejected them.

NEATH. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The monthly meet- ing was held on Wednesday, Mr A- S. Gardner (chairman) presiding. It was resolved to support a petition against the granting of further powers to the National Telephone Company to place service poles on the highways. The Council met for highway business in the afternoon. It was reported that the old difficulty in regard to the Aberdulais Canal and Feeder Bridges bad been solved by Miss Griffiths, of Dylais Vach, giving her consent to the COIlDcil having access to the bridges over her land.

LLANELLY. SCALDED TO DEATH.—Dorothy Jenkins, daughter of Mr I. J. Jenkins, traveller, James- street, Llanelly, who waa scalded three weeks ago by the upsetting of a kettle full of boiling water, died on Tuesday morning. A verdict 01 Accidental death has been returned.

CARMARTHEN. How THE POOR LIVE-On Tuesday Mr Thos. Walters, coroner for West Carmarthenshire, held a?™q £ eSt 0n body o[ the 12 weeks' old child of Di. i^vans, Cross-roads, Peiiboyr. Deceased was one of twine, the other having died when ten days old, and the certificate of death had been refused by the registrar. It was stated that the mother was only 19 years of age and the father 20, and eight persons lived in the house, which had only three rooms. The child was found dead in bed between the parents who, however, denied that it had been overlaid. A verdict of Found dead in bed" was returned.

BRECON. LIBERALISM.—On Tuesday night, at the Libecri Club, Brecon. Alderman T. J. Huge", Bridgend, addressed a largely-attended meeting under the auspices of tha Breconabire Liberal Association. Mr Councillor Lewis W, R. Jones presided. Alderman Hughes dealt with the land question. and characterised the Agricultural Ratings Bill as a farce. It was never meant for the relief of agriculturists (tenant farmers), but for the relief of the landlords. A message of greeting was sent from the meeting to the newLibenu leader, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman.

NEWPORT WILL CASE. VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF. LONDON, Wednesday.—In the Probate Divi- sion t., day (before Mr Justice Barnes and a special jury) further evidence was taken in the ease of Davies v. Jenkins, which had been ad. journed from Friday, and had reference to a will of the 4th August, 1898, of Mr Charles Jenkins, a licensed victualler, who had lived in Caerieon- ■s^road, Newport, and died on the same day that he made the will. Deceased left property amounting to £7,000, the bulk of which went to the de. ceased's sister, Mrs Elizabeth Davies, who was the plaintiff in the suit. The will was disputed on the plea of deceased's incapacity by the widow, Mrs Jeanette Henrietta Jenkins, and a brother of the deceased, Mr James Jenkins. Mary Charlotte Roberts, a niece of the de- ceased, ?aid that the deceased had often com- plained of his wife'sconduct. Once she had turned his mother out of the house.On the day of the tes- tator's death the wife was under the influence of drink. Witness attested the will, and considered that deceased knew what he did. Dr. J. F. L. Murray, who had attended the deceased, gave it, as his opinion that the testator was capable of making a will. Mrs Elizabeth Da.vies. the plaintiff, and her husband were also called in support of the will. At this stage counsel for the defendants said that he had after consultation come to the con- clusion that he had not evidence sufficient to meet that of the doctor, and he would not proceed further with the case. A verdict was then taken in favour of the plaintiff, and his Lordship pronounced for the will, the plaintiff consenting to £200 being set apart towards the defendant's costs.

REV. MARK GUY PEARSE IN CARDIFF. Large audiences assembled in the Roath Park Wesleyan Chapel, Albany-road, on Wednesday, when the distinguished Wesleyan preacher, the Rev. Mark Guy Pearse, preached during the after- noon and lectured in the evening. Long before his association with the Rev. H. P. Hughes in the London West-end Mission. Mr Pearse had won name and fame in circles far wider than that of his own denomination, and the announcement of his coming is always sufficient to attract a great congregation. At the afternoon service, basing his discourse upon the miraculous turning of water into wine. Mr Pearse gave a practical address of much power, enforcing the need of Christian charity and practical piety as distin- guished from mere religiosity, his humour, terse- ness, and vivid illustrations giving effective point to his observations. Afterwards a. tea meeting was held in the schoolroom, and subsequent to that Mr Pearse delivered a lecture in the chapel. Again the sacred edifice was crowded, many being unable to gain admission. Mr F. H- Jotham, J.P., presided, and after a suitable introduction Mr Pearse proceeded to deliver his lecture on Hugh Latimer." a subject full of interest, and dealt with in masterly fashion. He prayed God to make more men like Latimer. (Hear, bear.) Regarding the controversial matters of the pre- sent day, he said that true manliness would always come to the front. The Word of God was the Word of life end love and true manliness, and if they lived up to that Word Romanism and Ritualism would have no chance except perhaps among old women," of whom he had seen many belonging to both sexes in his time. (Applause.) The proceeds were in aid of the building fund. On Sunday next the opening services are to be continued by sermons by the Rev. J. Scott Lidgett, M.A., late of Cardiff, and now of the Bermondaey Settlement.

ABERDARE COUiNTY COURT. Claim for Money Lent.—At the Aberdare County Court on Wednesday (before Judge Gwilym Williams) a remitted action from the High Court of Justice was heard in which Theophilus Walters, who was represented by Mr C. Kenshole, sued Rees Thomas, farmer, residing at Rhyd Rhigos, his brother-in-law, for £ 100 lent. Alderman J. W. Evans appeared for defen- dant. Plaintiff said that he used to lodge with defendant's father and mother and bad subse- quently married his sister. In 1893 defendant asked the plaintiff to lend him some money to rebuild the house. He had then 485 odd in the Post Office Savings Bank and X50 in the house, and he lent him sums amounting in all to X120, defendant promising that when the lease came he would deposit it with him as security. Defen- dant had paid interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum. No receipt was given. Last year defendant got married and then asked the plaintiff and his wife to leave. Plaintiff told him he could not do so without some money to buy furniture and a document to show that the money was owing. Subsequently in the presence of a Mr Rees defendant offered £20, stating that was all that was owing. The case was adjourned till to-day (Thursday) at Mountain Ash. A Horse Killed in a Collision.James Rees, brake proprietor, Trecyaon, represented by Mr C. Kenshole, sued W. Whiting, of the Industrial Farm, Trecynon. for YZ5 14a 7d, damage sus- tained by plaintiff. by a ruare being killed through being run into by the horse and cart of defen- dant. Mr Arthur Lewis (instructed by Mr J. D. Thomas) appeared for defendant. Thomas Thomas, driver in plaintiff's employ, said that on the 31st of December he was driving down the Gadlys-road with a two-horse brake, when a cart and pony owned by defendant, driven by Richard Morris, collided with the braks, and The shaft of the trap penetrated the side ofone of thel,brake horses. The animal had to be killed the same evening. The witness was cross-examined at great length, and admitted that he told Edward Thomas that he heard that Mr Whiting's horse shied at a hand-truck and came across against his horse. He at first denied having told Mr Oxenham, the veterinary surgeon, the same things but ultimately admitted having done so. A very large number of witnesses were called to show that the defendant's pony and trap were near the centre of the road when the collision took place. Evidence was also called to prove that the accident was caused by the horse of the defendant shying and crossing against the -brake. His Honour gave judgment for the defendant with costs, remarking that Mr Kenshole had failed to prove to him that the horse was a confirmed shier. The horse left that court with. out a stain on its character. (Laughter.) Capcoch Co-operative Society to be Wound Up. Mr C. Kenshole applied in the case of the Gwaw-y-Gweithwy: Co-operative Society for an order that the society be wound up voluntarily in accordance with a resolution of the society passed on the 27th ult.; Mr Dovey, of Cardiff, being the liquidator. The application was granted,

LONDON UNIVERSITY. PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC EXAMINA- TION PASS LIST. Biology.-David Morgan Davies, University College, Aberystwyth, and Charing Cross Hospital; Oscar Phillips Napier Pearn, University College. Aberyst- wyth, and University Tut. College Henry Charles Samuel, University College, Cardiff, and University Tut. College. INTERMEDIATE IN MEDICINE. Entire Examination. First Division Henry Walter James, University College, Cardiff, and Barth. Eospital. Second Division-E lwi:zd Muxraj Clarke, University College, Cardiff. Excluding Physiology.—Daniel Cyril Evans, Univer- sity College, Cardiff.

I CARDIFF RAILWAYMEN AND THE CORPORATION. At the fortnightly meeting of the Cardiff No. 3 branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, held on Sunday, a resolution was passed protesting against the sys- tem now in force in the waterworks department of the Cardiff Corporation reo lative to the payment of water rate collectors," and calling upon the Labour representatives to enforce an inquiry with a view to abolishing it, and by so doing assist the collectors in obtaining a living wage."

CARDIFF COUNTY COURT. JUDGE OWEN'S COMMENTS. His Honour Judge Owen had his judicial duties at Cardiff County Court on Wednesday much in- creased by the failure of plaintiffs to state in the plaint the Christian name of defendants pro- ceeded against. The request for the missing first name disclosed some curious notions of what a. Christian name was. One of the plaintiffs, in answer to his Honour, said the defendant's Christian name was H. G." But H. G. observed his Honour, is not a Christian name." Eventually it transpired that the defendant's Christian name was Jonn." A SPORTING OCCUPATION. In the next case the perplexing element was not defendant's Christian name, but his occu- pation. Mr W. Williams, solicitor, appeared for the plaintiff, who sued for a debt incurred for household purposes, and.informed his Honour that defendant's chief occupation appeared to be going about with dogs and guns. But there is no harm," commented his Honour, in that, if the dogs and guns are his own and he doesn't shoot anybody else's game f" A GENBROUS SOH. Mr Fisher, solicitor, appeared for Mr F. L. Churchill, a plaintiff suing for the recovery of JE8 7s 6d from a defendant who owed that amount for a ease of whisky supplied. Defendant said he had been unable to pay as he had been out of em- ployment for over 18 months-His Honour: What are you ?—Defendant: A commission agent.—His Honour And you have not done anything for 18 months ? How have yon lived ?— Defendant: I have been living with my son.— His Honour (chuckling) Oh. lucky man what it is to have a sou like that. It is generally the other way about. Mr Fisher said defendant had chambers in Bute-street. This defendant denied, but admitted to his Honour that he occasionally went down to offices in Bute-atreet for correspondence pur- poses. For correspondence purposes," sarcas- tically commented his Honour so you have been doing a little." No, no," answered the debtor, hastening to throw the required light, it was correspondence connected with situations I had been applying for." His Honour continued to be incredulous in respect to debtor's statement that he had been unable to find anything to do for 18 months. Defendant explained that during the past year business had been very bad. Oh, that blessed strike, again," broke in his Honour. It seems to have done good to only one or two people in the whole world." Mr Fisher explained to his Honour that debtor had been proceeded against at an earlier Court for the same debt, but did not appear. Defendant said he was in the court on the former occasion, but happening to leave for ten minutes the case was heard while he was away. His Honour smiled and said, I know how it is. They come here and don't like the look of it, and then go away." (Laughter.) Finally his Honour adjourned the case for a month, and advised the debtor to pay in the meantime. A BLESSED CONSOLATION. A heavily-pressed debtor, hemmed in' by creditors on all hands, came up smiling and ex- plained to his Honour how he couldn't knock them all eff at once. His Honour thought he ought to try, and with a smile at Mr George David added, You know there is always the consolation of goiftg into the arms of the Official Recaiver." ADVISED TO RETURN HOME. An Irishman owing £40 for coal pleaded with his Honour for time," as he had been out of work for ten months. Then why not go back to your own country ?" observed the Judge. You bought the coal and you should pay for it; that is the way things are done in England and Wqies." "STRIKE AGAIN." A musical instrument dealer, sued for rent, said the strike had disturbed his financial position. —His Honour That strike again. How could the strike have affected a musical instrument dealer in Cardiff ? You must pay the money. AN IMPORTANT ACTION." Wolff Pollock appeared in an action against Ebenezer Bywater, a tinsmith, for the recovery of Is, value of a can which had been sent to the defendant to be repaired.—His Honour Here is an action for one shilling. Does the defendant admit owing this large sum ?—Defendant: No, I don't.—His Honour (to plaintiff): What do you claim Is from this man for ?—Plaintiff's answer was unintelligible.—His Honour: You must speak English if you want me to understand you. I wish I understood Yiddish, but it so happens that I don't. (Laughter.)—Plaintiff said that he sent a tin can to defendant to be repaired, pay- ing 3d for the work, but the can had never been returned. His Honour did not think plaintiff would pay 3d for work until it was done. Plaintiff declared he did.—His Honour Then you are more confiding than I thought you were. (Laugh- ter.) Have you a witness in this important case i Plaintiff Yes.—Defendant :I have a witness,too. —His Honour Oh, I see both have witnesses in this important action for a shilling. (Laugh- ter.)—In due time the witnesses were examined, and his Honour remarked that there had been a good deal of hard swearing. He would give judgment for the defendant.—Defendant: I am obliged. I have a book here with the account.— His Honour The book won't prove anything. You can go away. «

BARRY DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. INTENDING CANDIDATES IN THE FIELD. Notwithstanding the fact that the Barry Urban District Council election will not take place until the first Monday in April, local bodies are already taking steps to prepare for the fray. Keen interest in local municipal affairs has been aroused by the recent actions of the Council. The Trades Council has decided for the present not to take any part in the election, but the Execu- tive Committee of the Liberal and Radical Asso- ciation, however, have already decided to contest certain of the wards, and Mr J. A. Manaton has been mentioned as a probable runner in opposi- tion to Mr William Thomas, the sitting member. In the same ward the local branch of the Social Democratic Federation has resolved to put forward Mr Peter Wright, 99, Castleland-street, Barry Dock. Contests in at least two other wards are probable. THE COUNCIL AND THEIR CRITICS. A private meeting of ratepayers was held on Tuesday evening in the Regent Hall, Barry Dock, under the presidency of Mr J. A. Manaton when about 40 tradesmen were present, to consider the advisability of calling a ratepayers' meeting to protest against the hasty and indiscreet action of the District Council in deciding to secure cer- tain interests between Court-road and Love's Quarry for the purpose of constructing Glad- stone-road. The advisability of abandoning the application for a provisional order to secure the property east of that point was also discussed and the action of the Council in thus trying to entail large expenditure in legal expenses when the property might be secured by arrangement with the various landowners. The opposition manifested at the Council was stoutly upheld, and after the meeting of ratepayers had been held the meeting proposed to consider the question of engaging counsel to test the legality of the decisions arrived at last Friday evening at the inquiry.

CARMARTHENSHIRE BANKRUPTCY COURT. At this court on Wednesday (before Mr Registrar Thomas Parkinson) Mr Thomas Thomas, official receiver, examined William Jones, farmer, Cwm, Llangybi. Cardiganshire, who alleged that he had failed through bad seasons, becoming surety for his brother, depre- dations by game, expending money on improve- ments, and losses of stock by death. His gross liabilities and deficiency were JE641 18s 8d. Mr David Lloyd, solicitor, Lampeter, the petitioning creditor, severely examined bankrupt, whose examination was adjourned for a month. Mr Daniel Watkins, solicitor, Lampeter, repre- sented creditors.- William Phillips, baker, of Starry-road, Gowerton, Glam., had to file his petition through trade competition, heavy work- ing expenses, and want cf capital. Gross liabili- ties, £107 17s 7d deficiency, £81 10s 9d. The examination was closed.—John Jones, haulier, of the Star and Garter Inn, Llandovery, for whom Mr T. Phillips, Llandovery, appeared, had gross liabilities £144 128 lid; deficiency, JE113 148 9d. Failure was alleged to be due to insufficient trade and losses by death and accidents to horses. Examination adjourned for a month.—James Thomas, cattle dealer and licensed victualler, Blue Bell, Rhydargiau, Llanpumpsaint, declared gross liabilities £375 8s 3d deficiency, £328 183 3d. He alleged his failure was due to losses by cattle dealing, heavy household expenses, and law costs. Mr J. F Morris, Carmarthen, appeared for debtor, who was ordered to furnish a proper cash account.

THE KING AND HIS SERVANT'S WIFE. We understand (aayH the Indian Social Re. ftxtiier), and we would not believe it but for the fact that the information comes from an unitn* peachable source, that the ruler of an important native state, who has the reputation of being enlightened," has resolved to marry the lawful wife of one of his servants by a curious arrange- meut.The ways of Kings a.Πat times inscrutable- It would appear that the ruler in question took a strange fancy for his servant's wife, and no sooner was this Royal desire made known to the I proud possessor of the wife that captivated his master's heart than the husband faithfully and loyally relinquished bis rights as such in favour of his lord and master. As the woman who has been chosen by the ruler has not the advantage of social status, the defect will, it is said be cured by her being adopted into a respect- able family for the sake of the contemplated matrimony, and then the ruler will make her his lawful wife. To most of our readers this may sound as a romance, but we are informed that the facts we have stated uc only too dreadfully true. We cannot say more until the marriage becomes an accomplished &ct, which for the present we devoutly hope it may not be.

A YORKSHIRE COLLIERY DISPUTE SETTLED. The strike at the Uryston Coal Company's pits, Cn.siie.lord, Yorkshire, after a bitter struggle lasting 18 months, was settled on Wednesday, the miners having been met half-way by the .masters. Eight hundred miners were formerly ^employed at them pits, of whom aulY -SftlUW

ACCIDENT TO CARDIFF DIVERS. Three men employed in helping to clear the pumps at the Mountain Colliery, belonging to the Tredegar Coal and Iron Company, have had a narrow escape from drowning. Two of them, divers in the employ of Messrs W. H. Tucker, salvors, Cardiff, were engaged on a staging fixed some feet above the level of the water, when the structure upon which they stood gave way, and the divers and their companion were speedily immersed. Their predicament was decidedly an awkward one, as they struggled in the dark waters beneath the earth, encumbered by gear. Fortunately their perilous position soon became known to the officials of the pit, and they ware rescued as promptly as circumstances would per mit. The divers were considerably exhausted, and were removed home to Cardiff. They, how- ever, returned to their work, and on Tuesday suc- ceeded iu freeing the pumps, thns enabling the colliery to be reopened.

A RHONDDA CONSTABLE ATTACKED. SCENE AT TBEORKY. EXTRAORDINARY ALLEGATIONS. Evidence which was given before the Ponty- pridd Bench on Wednesday showed that a. very scene and a. violent assault upon the police took place in the ma.in street at Treorky on Saturday night. Ths defendants were Thomas Davies and William Davies, two young colliers, who were charged with committing an assault upon the police. They were defended by Mr James Phillips, Pontypridd. Police-sergeant Lew, Treorky, was the first witness, and a. DISCOLOURED EYE AND BRUISES upon the forehead indicated that he had been subjected to considerable violence. The officer wore a mackintosh, and his right arm was in a sling, a small bone of the hand having been fractured. Witness stated that about a quarter- past 11 on Saturday night he saw a large and disorderly crowd on the road in front of che Cardiff Arms Hotel, Treorky. When he got to them some went away-, and the defendant Thomas Davies, who was shouting and challenging anyone to fight, refused to go. but afterwards went to join another group, where he again challenged people to fight. Witness again sent him away, and as the de- fendant went he placed his right hand in his pocket, suddenly turned round, and struck the officer on the side of his head with some hard sub- stance. The blow temporarily stunned him, and in the struggle which followed both fell to the ground, the defendant all the time struggling and kicking. A crowd then got round them, a.nd whilst witness had his head down he received a kick on the side of his head from one of the crowd. The defendant STRUCX Hill SEVERAL Trans !n the mouth whilst on the ground, a.nd some of His teeth were broken. Helookedupandsaw Wm. Davies with a, stick in his ha.nd. He raised the •stick and struck him with it. He was also kicked an the back of his hand by William Davies, the nck causing a fracture of one of the bones. Some- one in the crowd picked him up. and he was struck down when he tried to get up. After the defendants had cleared away witness Jaw Police constable Da.vies struggling some yards off with Thomas Davies, and he went to his assistance. They took Davies towards the station, a.nd he kicked and tried to bite them all ihe way. When then reached the police station {which is a private house in the main street), the srowd got to the door and burst it open. and it was with great difficulty that they were kept from making an entrance, and after Thomas Davies was taken into the station he said that he "IrOuld not have done what he did had he not been drunk. Witness added that when he was strug- gling on the ground he heard Thomas Davies telling the other defendant, 11 Give it to-him, Will." UNDER CBOSS-EXASTTSATION Witness stated that he carried a walking stick with him that night, a.nd then Mr Phillips produced a oroken piece of it. Witness denied that after Thomas Davies was taken into the house by P.C. Davies md himself his wife told him, "Dada, dada, thatis jxrite enough." The defendant was very violent xll the time. and dieted like a madman. Mrs (jewis having given evidence, Dr. Tribe, Treorky, jpoke of the officer's injuries, and said that two it his teeth were broken. They were not aiti- Jcial. Mr. Phillips remarked amid laughter that i.a.mage3 were claimed for damaging two artificial seeth. The doctor said that the bruise on the back of the hand might have been caused by Jailing on the kerbstone. THE DEFENCE. Mr Phillips, for the defence, declared that one the other of the witnesses mast have com- mitted perjury. tie would call several respect- Able witnesses for the defence, and I their evidence would give a different com- plexion to the case. They would say that P.S. Lewis was under the influence of drink, d that after he had told the cro« i to go away from the road he struck Thomas Davies twice with his walking stick. which was broken. The crowd when they saw this, and as Davies was cot doing anything, cried Shame I" William Davies had not done anything to the officer, and went to the police station on the following Mon- day. Joseph Jenkins, insurance agent, Treorky, said that when Thomas Davies was told to go away he told the sergeant All right, sir. Thank you, I will go." Then Davies walked to the middle of the road, followed by the sergeant, who pushed him in his face. so that he fell to the ground. He again pushed him, a.nd he fell back- wards, although Thomas Davies had not said anything to the sergeant. Witness alleged that the sergeant was intoxicated, and that when the crowd saw him strike Thomas Da.vies twice with his stick they cried Shame They followed them to the station. and when they heard Davies crying Murder from inside, the door was burst open twice. Wit- ness added that the officer was drunk whilst struggling on the ground with Thomas Davies. whom he allowed to walk away. He (the ser- geant) was then picked up by some women. STRONG REHAEKS BY TW", STIPENDIARY. Several witnesses were called for the defence, including three who were described as teetotalers, and they were sharply questioned by the Stipendiary as to why they did not lender assist- ance to the police-sergeant. His Worship characterised the assault as a scandalous one, and said that he did not believe the sergeant was in- toxicated. He had known him for several years, and it was very improbable that he would have risen to bis present position if he were addicted to drink even occasionally. It was cowardly on the part of the crowd to leave the sergeant at the mercy of his assailants, and his Worship added that if a man was drank it was no reason why he I should be left by spectators, even if they were teetotalers, to the mercy of those who might attack him. Thomas Davies would be imprisoned for two months, but William Davies, for want of cor- roboration, was discharged.

JUDGE OWEN AND MONEY LENDERS At the Cardiff County Co art on Wednesday (be- fore his Honour Judge Owen) an application was made by Michael Alexander Burke, 68, Wynd- ham-road, for an administration order, and he submitted what purported to be a list of his debts to his Honour for perusal. His Honour (looking through the list): You seem to have been a good client of the money lenders. Applicant: Unfortunately, I have. His Honour Unfortunately Don't you think you should say Stupidly ?" Men like you will soon be taken care of by a paternal Government, and then you won t be able to get into the hands of the money-lenders. Here are one, two, three, four, five money-lenders you have bad to do with. What are you ? Applicant: An attendance officer. A creditor appeared and informed his Honour that the list of debts did not include that owing to him. App licant admitted the debt, but explained to ÅÙI Honour that he understood from his wife that the money bad been paid. His Honour Oh, don't put the blame on your wife. Don't revive the Adam and Eve story. Own up to the blame yourself. Another creditor ajd the amount given in applicant's list of the debt owing to him was in- accurate. His Honour told applicant he would have to prepare new list of particulars and submit it to the next Court.

A THREE-SIDED STORY AT NEWPORT. James Welch and Thomas Williams, two Usk- aiders, whose names have been recorded on several occasions in the records of the Uskside Police Court, appeared side b/Bide on the defend- ants' stand at the Police Court on Wednesday to explain a midday incident which took place in High-street on Monday. There were three accounts of the matter, that of the police being that the men fought in the street and caused a large crowd to assemble- The fight was, the police said, about Williams s dog, which possesses unusual fighting qualities. On hearing this statement the Magistrates Clerk exclaimed, Oh, that dog again Welsh said that he was going down High-street when he accidentally brushed against Williams, to whom he apologised. Williams, however, struck him, and he then strnck back. The third story was that Welsh tuid another man ha.d words in the Old Ship Inn. Williams went between them and stopped the disturbance, and when he left the house Welsh followed him and knocked him down and Williams in turn knocked Welsh down. Welsh declared he was not in the public- house, bat the landlady stated that both men had ijeen there. The Bench fined both men 20s each cr 14 days' imprisonment.

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A RECKLESS COLLIER. OPENING A LAMP UNDERGROUND. At the Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday (before the Stipendiary, Mr J. Ignatius Williams, Alderman Richard Lewis, Alderman W. H. Mathias, Dr. Hunter, Messrs David Thomas, Edward Edwards, and P. Gowan) Patrick McCormack. a collier employed at the Albion Coliery, Cilfynydd, was summoned for committing breaches of the Special Rules 187 and 188. Mr Vazie Simons, solicitor, who prosecuted, stated that one of the charges was before the Bench last week, but the defendant, who was then legally represented, took objection to the non-production of the colliery rules signed by the Mines' Inspector. An adjournment was made, and since then another summons had been is- sued against him for a breach of Rule 188. Rule 187 read "No person to whom a safety lamp is entrusted, or who has charge or possession of one, shall interfere in any way what- ever with it, beyond the necessary trimming of the wick by the pricker, except to put it out in accordance with Special Rules 185 and 190." Rule 188 read No person except a shotman when firing a shot shall under any pretence or for any purpose unlock a lamp in his charge in any place in the mine. or take the top or shield off the lamp except at a lamp station." The defendant was seen by one of the colliers opening his lamp, and the matter was reported to the officials. It was found that the defendant had cut the plug of bis lamp and opened it for some purpose of his own. The defendant, when spoken to by Mr Jones, the manager, was ex- tremely defiant, and although the lamp was opened 800 yards from the pit bottom, the defendant said he could not see what harm it was to open the lamp, as it was as safe to open it there as in the open air.- Having re- gard to the history of the Albion Colliery, this was a most serious offence, especially on the part of a person of the defendant's age. and the prose- cution asked the Bench to treat it as a very serious one. Richard Davies, shackler, said that last Satur- day night fortnight he saw the defendant opening his lamp in the main deep. All the lamps when passed were fastened by a lead plug. Mr Simons explained that after being examined the lamps were closed with a pair of nippers, which prevented them being opened. In this case the defendant must have cut the plug with a knife or something else. The company had a special stamp to fasten the plug, but an ordinary knife or nippers would do it. Witness, proceeding, said that when he asked the defendant what he was doing he replied, There is no harm to open it, a.nd if they in the lamp-room won't rise the wick I will do so." Mr Simons The lamp is lit by an electric bat- tery. There is no pricker, and the wick is ad- justed in the lamp-room, and because of the character of thexiil, which is very inflammable, it has to be done very carefully. Witness, replying to the Stipendiary, stated that he saw the defendant open his lamp twice, and that he spoke to Thomas Meredith about the matter. Thomas Meredith, nremsm.sa.id that after what the last witness told him he proceeded to the de- fendant, who atfirst denied that he had done any- thing to the lamp. Witness however took the lamp, saw the plug was broken, and put out the light. The defendant was then 900 yards from the pit bottom and 150 yards from the lamp station. The Stipendiary thought that lamp stations were nearer to the pit bottom than the distance referred to. Mr Simons said there were no lamp stations underground in the colliery, but the lamp station referred to by witness was a battery. Mr Philip Jones, manager, explained the nature of the lamp, and stated that the danger of opening it was by meddling with the oil. which in the unscrewing might have worked out and got ignited. The oil was extremely inflammable and specially made for the lamp. The Stipendiary asked if it was possible that an explosion would have occurred had the lamp burst when the defendant meddled with it. Witnness replied that of course he could not say, but it was a very dangerous proceeding, as there might have been a strong blower at the time. The defendant was in the main deep, and a man was kept at the battery to open ths plugs, and to attend to the light in the lamps. The defendant stated that the lamp was so secured that it was impossible to cause a fire, but he was now very sorry he had tampered with it. He had worked for 45 years underground in Mon- mouthshire and Glamorgan, and lie hoped that the Bench would take a merciful view of his offence, as he had never before been summoned. After a brief consultation with his colleagues the Stipendiary said the defendant had done a very dangerous thing, and the Bench were satis- fied from the evidence of Mr Jones that the lives of the persons in the colliery might have been endangered. He did not know whether the work- ing of these hmps was thorollghly understood, but if there had been an explosion ha could not help thinking that there might have been a recurrence of the dreadful accident that occurrred in the colliery about three years ago, when nearlv 300 lives were lost. It seemed tothe Bench that the power which was reserved to the Bench in the Act was speciallv intended for cases of this kind, where a man committed an act which might result in serious loss of.life. The defendant must have known that it was very wrong to tamper with the lamp, which was in- vented specially to prevent interference whilst it was in the hands of a collier. The fact that the defendant had been working underground for 45 years was no excuse for his conduct, and as the offence was such a bad one they would send him to gaol for three months with hard labour as an example to othsrs. --J.H'

A MILITANT CARDIFF ROMANIST. SEQUEL IN THE POLICE COURT. At Cardiff Police Court on Wednesday a gray- headed old man named Thomas C'annavan, living in Pearl-street, summoned Cornelius Lux- ton, a milkvemlor, for assaulting him on the 23rd ult. Mr Belcher appeared for the defendant. Complainant, who was very excited, said the assault took place in a Mr Buckingham's shop, where defendant clutched him by the throat and behaved like an African savage." He (wit- ness) was at the time talking about Catholic lec- tures. Mr Belcher You are a militant Catholic, 'are you not ?—No, indeed, I'm not. Mr Belcher At least you are a canvassing Catholic, and you were on the day in question inviting defendant and another to go to the Cory Hall Catholic lectures ?—Yes. Defendant came in to the shop oa business, did he not ?—Yes. And you were arguing with Mr Buckingham ? —Yes, and he was saying some very disrespectful things. What did he say,?—He said Catholics had burnt people in quicklime. (Laughter.) Defendant was not taking part in the discus- sion, was ho ?—No. Tl;1en why should he clutch you by the throat ? —Because he is a bloodthirsty savage. (Laugh- ter.) Didn't vou hold up your fist to him ?—No. Or pull his collar and break his necktie ?—No. Mr Belcher said Luxton was a rnilkvendor, a member of Mr Baulkwill's church, and the last person to do violence to an old man. Defendant called on his round at Mr Buckingham's, where he met complainant, who was a. complete stranger to him. Cannavan, added Mr Belcher, was a pugilistic Catholic, and had taken a pro- minent part in the present religious controversy, a.nd had gone out of his way to invite Mr Buck- ingham and Luxton to attend a recent lecture by a Catholic at the Cory Hall. They did not want to go. whereupon complainant used some very opprobrious epithets and raised his hands 80S if intending to strike defendant. The latter then took complainant by the wrists, and kept him off, but did not raise his hand to strike him. After hearing evidence fronw defendant and Mr Buckingham, who:sa.id complainant was very violent in his manner, the Bench dismissed the case.

A NEWPORT EPISODE. CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY. Two young Usksiders have had an unpleasant experience during the present week. On Sundav evening Miss Beatrice Dent, who resides in Stafford-road, was returning home along Dur- ham-road about 11 o'clock, when she was followed by a young man. When about to turn into Stafford-road she turned and faced her follower, and he then walked away, but on continuing her journey the man rushed after her and knocked her down in the street. Miss Dent raised an alarm, and someone started in pursuit of her assailant. The pursuer saw a young man go into a house in Caerleon-road, and the result was nnplsasant experience No. 2, for on Tuesday William Saunders. an insurance agent, who resides in Caerleon-road, was served with a summons charging him with having assaulted Beatrice Dent. Saunders appeared at the Newport Police Court on Wednesday with a number of witnesses prepared to prove an alibi, but on the case being called on the Magistrates' I Clerk explained to the Bench that a mistake had been made, and that the wrong man had been summoned. Saunders was then called I forward, and Miss Dent related her Sunday night experience and added that she looked the man who followed her full in the face under the light of the street lamp and she was quite certain that Saunder3 was not that man. Councillor Canning, who was the presiding magistrate, told Saunders that he was innocent of the charge, a.nd the defendant remarked upon the disagreeable position he had been placed in and then stepped from the stand. In the vestibule of the Town Hall a dispute arose, and something in the nature of a fight took place. Women screamed, and a rush was made from the court, and for some minutes the Court business was interrupted, but the police speedily restored order, and for the present at any rate the matter ended.

A » FURIOUS GIPSY. Martin Fury, a strong, burly young gipsy, who has several times of late appeared before the Pontypridd Bench, was Oil Wednesday sent to gaol for 14 days. P.C. Rees stated that last Saturday night he was called to the Red Lion Hotel to eject the defendant, who was very drunk and dis- orderly. Half an hour later witness was called upon to repeat the same thing, Fury this time being in the Taff Vale Hotel. Fury told the Bench that the police of the town were down upon him," and the Stipendiary replied that he had, then, better go to another town. Fury would spend a lot of his time in gaol if he went on in this UWUUX, tod L be had only iuat ssrred sevea days-

COMMON RIGHTS AT SWANSEA. ACTION OF THE CORPORATION. At a meeting of the Property Committee of the Swansea Corporation on Wednesday a report on the common rights at Morriston was sub- mitted by the town clerk, in which he said that all encroachments that have been enjoyed for 12 years or upwards without interruption could not be objected to on the part either of the lord or the tenants of the manor, and he suggested that the lord of the manor be approached with a view to the land being enclosed.-Alderman Harris thought the report should have come four or five years ago, and then the Duke of Beaufort would never have had a title to the whole of the land between Plasmarl and Morriston.—Mr Morgan Hopkin said the court leet should be asked to say once and for all that this legal robbery on the part of the duke should be stopped for ever.—Alderman Gwilym Morgan said it was a very complicated question, and a great many persons might be interested. Stili, they should see that the common rights were not given away to someone else.—Alderman Leeder complained of the action or inaction of the Cor- poration officials on the question. They wanted an active official, and he was sorry to say that was just what they had not got. Where was the town clerk that day ?-The Chairman (Alderman Watkins) He is away on Corporation business.— Alderman Harris read a minute drawing the atten- tion of the officials to the matter in 1892. A sub- committee was appointed to wait on the Duke of Beaufort's agent on the matter.

CARDIFF PISCATORIAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL DINNER. On Wednesday evening the ninth annual dinner of the Cardiff Piscatorial Society was held at the Alexandra Hotel. A good number of members sat down to an excellent spread. Coun- cillor J. M. Gerhold presided. After the loyal toasts bad been most enthusiastically honoured, it was announced that letters of apology for non- attendance had been received from the Swan- sea Amateur Angling Association, the Taff and Ely Association, Dr, Taylor (Cardiff), and several members of the club. The Chairman submitted The Cardiff Pisca- torial Society." He said the town ought to be proud of the society, for which he had done as much as he could on the Council. (Hear, hear.) They were law-abiding people, and in fact he believed they had been too law-abiding in the past, for they had given up many rights they ought to have maintained in days gone by. (Hear, hear.) They had had a "railings" movement and other movements, aud he thought they should have a fishery movement. (Hear, hear.) If they gave a little more confidence to thase who represented them on the Council he did not think he would stand alone in looking after their interests in the coming season. (Hear, hear.) The city fathers he fully believed had no dosire to interfere with their sport, which, under the conditions that existed in the town, ought to be really most excellent. (Applause.)—Mr W. H. Burrows responded, and said th:tt in the interests of angling generally and of their society in particular, as well as in the wider interests of science and education, they intended to ask the Council to allow them to erect a fish hatchery in connection with the Roath Park lake. (Hear, hear.) After giving an interesting sketch of the history of the society, which was now in a very flourishing condition, Mr Burrows went on to describe what they were doing at present, and said it would be their duty to oppose the London Water Bill in certain eventualities. (EE^ar, hear.) In conclusion he announced that Dr. Taylor had offered a prize of JE2 2s in the casting competition. (Ap- plause.)—Mr Johnson proposed The Provincial Angling Association," to which Mr R. D. Frost (Bristol) responded —The remaining toasts were Cardiff Corporation," Taff and Ely Fishing Association," The Visitors," and The Press." During the evening several of those present con- tributed songs, and a most enjoyable evening was spent.

THE ORANGE GIRL," Sir Waiter Besant's new and charming Homance of London Life, now appearing in the "Cardiff Times. and Soul* Wales Weekly Isfews. 1, LTVEB COMPLAINTS.—Dr. King's Dandelion and 1 Qmntne Liver Pills, without Mercury, remove all lorej A

SWANSEA. WOUNDING CASE.—Francis Carr, collier, of no fixed abode, was charged with maliciously wound- ing Clement Williams by stabbing him on the head with a knife during an altercation. Williams sustained a wound over the eye an inch and a half long, and at the back of the hea.da larger one. Prisoner was committed for trial.

CARDIFF. PARK LIBERAL CLUE.—At this club on Wednes- day, Mr Morgan Thomas (hon. secretary of the South Wales Liberal Federation) lectured on I current political questions. Councillor Allen was in the chair. Mr Thomas, in the course of an instructive and comprehensive address, re- viewing the past and present policy of Tory Governments, criticised the Workmen's Com- pensation Act, the Agricultural Rating Act, and the Education Bill. Referring to the promised old age pension scheme, he observed that as far as they knew the only persons who had received pensions were the landlords and the Duke of Cambridge. The Conciliation Act he character- ised as a useless piece of legislation, and adduced its application to the South Wales strike as an example of its worthlessness. No Conciliation Act would he of use unless it were made com- pulsory. (Applause.) Mr Thomas refeired, amid applause, to the part played by Lord Rose- bery with reference to the Fashoda incident. The policy of the Tory Ministry in foreign affairs he characterised as weak and vacilliating, and one that had lowered the prestige of Britain. The which was well received, and for which Mr Thomas was cordially thanked, was illustrated by lantern slides manipulated by Mr Shepherd. WOMISN s LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the members of the Splott Ward was held on Tuesday at Mount Hermon Schoolroom. Mrs Williamson presided over a fairly well attended meeting. Mrs Merrett, Miss Blodwen Barnes, and Mr Webber contributed songs. Mrs Simon followed Mrs Williamson's speech on the peace crusade by a reading, The Song of the Sword." Mr Roberts and Councillor Chappell spoke of the work women had already done, and urged them to use every effort to help forward temperance work, and to gain for themselves equal rights with men. A letter was read from Miss £ ?lsie Jenkins, and a message of good wishes was sent to her: THE DEAF AND DUMB,—His Worship the Mayor (Ald.T. Morel) has arranged to give a free tea. to the members of the Glamorgan and Monmouth- shire Missions to the adult deaf and dumb to- morrow (Thursday), and permission has been kindly granted to hold the gathering in the Pres- byterian Church School free of charge. FKEE CHUKCH COUNCIL.—An advertisement announces the annual public meeting of the; Cardiff Free Churches Council, which will be held next Wednesday in the Park Hall. The1 speakers will be Mr 1). Lloyd George, M.P., and tne Rev. C.Silvester Home, M.A., of London, the chair being taken by Dr. Edwards, JJ?., the president of the Council. president of the Council. INQUEST.—At the Cardiff Town Hall on nesday Mr E. B. Reece, coroner, held an inquiry inco the circumstances attending the of William Bush, which occurred on Saturday 1aat as the result of injuries sustained by being ran over at the Cardiff Gas Company's Works. Mr T. O. Edwards watched the case for the Board of Trade, and Mr LloJd Meyrick for the widow of deceased. The jury found a verdict of Äcci- dental death."

PORTHCAWL. CHAMBER OF TBADE.—At the meeting on Tuesday evening Mr Anthony Lewis presided. A letter from the assistant surveyor of the G.P.O. stated that in compliance with the request of the Chamber a letter box would be erected in Hook- land-road. Mr G. Sibbering Jones and Mr J. Grace are deputed to wait upon Messrs Camp. bell re channel steamers calling at Porthcawl. It was decided to ask the District Ceuncil to widen the road between Nottage and the Grove. It was decided to advertise Porthcawl as a seaside resort.

MERTHYR. DAMP ABERVAU.—At the ordinary meeting of ( the Merthyr Burial Board on Wednesday, the Rev. John Thomas in the chair, it was reported that some minor damage had been done by the late storm at Cefn Cemetery, The state of Aber- fan was reported to be as usual "—there were very wet graves, and the sexton's house, which the board had recently built, was still in a damp con- dition. The sub-committee of the lower part of the parish was instructed to do what they could in the matter. ACCIDENT IN THE PIT.—On Wednesday morning Michael Neagle (30) was seriously injured by a fall of coal in the Castle Pit, and died at the General Hospital.

CAERLEON. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—At the monthly meeting, on Tuesday. Mr Thomas Parry, JJ?., presiding, Mr D. W. Jenkins, took his seat, having been returned unopposed to fill the vacancy caused bv the death of Mr Edward Morgan. The Medical Officer reported that the death-rate was exceedingly low, and that the township was free from all infectious diseases. It V7as also decided to hire a steam roller m order to make the main roads easier for vehicular traffic.

ABERCYNON, APPOINTMENT.—Mr Walter Davias, son or Mrs D-ivies, Victoria House. Abercynon, at present manager of Groeswen Colliery, near Caerphilly, has been appointed to take change oi Daran Dan Colliery, znysybwl.

MICH AELSTONE-SUPER-ELY. EBDING .—The marriage took place on Tues- ay at the parish church of Mr J. DavIes., f the Golden Lion Hotel, Aberdare, and late of the Globe Hotel, Aberaman, and Miss Mary Jane (Jenny) Benjamin, youngest daughter of Mrs Benjamin, Dusty Forge. The bridegroom was accompanied by his brother, Mr E. Davies, as best man, and the bride by her brother, Mr David Benjamin, who gave her away. The vicar, the Rev. Sinnett Jones, M.A., officiated, whilst Miss Phillips, of St. Fagaa's, presided at the organ. The Misses Ethel Griffiths and Berther Pelder (the bride's nieces) were brides- maids, and Masters Ivor Griffiths (the bride's nephew) and Jenkin Kingsbury (the bridegroom's nephew) acted as pages. After the ceremony the party drove to the Dusty Forge, where a number of guests were entertained to breakfast. The happy couple subsequently left by an afternoon train en route for Tenby for their honeymoon.

NEW VAGRANCY ISPT.—At the Swansea p Court on Wednesday, Thomas Thomas <26), burly collier, was charged with living wholly or in part on the proceeds of the prostitution ot Bridget Hus. Prisoner was committed to prison for three months, and the went into the cells he threatened Reea W t9 wbat jbc VfjbCB WtefWiOtti