The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

"THE MAN IN THE STREET" Writing in the "Leeds Times," Saturday. Feb- 1 roary 21"t saysI hear that Mr County Councillor Norsis Hepwcrth is going to t ike the jouru«y also, and that be leaves England en route on the fi-st of April. Mr Hepworth is on business bent, and means to at. rb agencies for Leedamade clothing all round. His is the tnost j interesting enterprise, and it wnnld bt a real pleasure to me to go with him, but I am forced to remain "-in the street If it were not 80 he would find me a most congenial companion. (Pitv if a man can't t» stimonialise himself—eh ?) Ic is not a ittle fetnarkable that the clothing trade of r Leeds has in Jess 1;11"0 a quarter of a centory not only covered the UmtadKingdon and the Colonies but is rapidly overhauling civilisation eferywhere A Japanese M.P. in a suit of Hepworth's mnat be an imposing personage indeed. Made by Leed. V lads, tr>o—eh ? There's something to think about in th- fancy that will s on be fact. Tb", countries Mr Hepworth will visit include Japan, Chii a, and India, and he will Fsk to <■pern up r £ f ncies for the sal< of specially-manufactured If he succe ds in his enterprise—and Hepworth has not spelled hilure y, t-tl--e clo.h- iesr trade of Leeds will receive a uoiqu* exten- sion. There is something *ery uovel in the idea | t at bv-anl-by we may ae able to stroll up to I Claypi'-lnne and study the latest Chinese, JanHtifS", or Indian faahiors.on the spot. Trie wocdhouse-lane M. N. 0- people are pro- lific m good w-.rks. T«is week they have con- tributed over £ 200 to the 'forward movement in Norfcld, which has been worked with great f nergy and judgment by the His?h Price Hu^nes oftl«New Connexun b< dy. I mtan the Rev W. Stephers, of Lynn, who is w 11 known and highly esteemed in Leeds. At the meeting at which the above sum was subscribed Mr Councillor Norris Hepworth pre- fided and contributed JB50. A vote of thanks was proposed to him by Mr E. Tiffany, and a conded by Mr J. P. Todd, of Hunslet. The latter gentleman incidentally stated that the chairmau's father (M Councillor Josaph Hep- wmth) had offered £1.000 towards wiping off the debts on four Hunslet, Circuit Chapels, contin- gent upon tl,000 Wing raised locally. No difficulty is anticipated in raising that sum, and the Hunslet circuit, or, as it is termed, Leeds Secoud, will be in a greatly improved p'>gitio«.

A DISHONEST. RAILWAYMAN AT PORTH. THEFT OF MILK FROM A RAILWAY STATION. CAUGHT REDHANDED. At the Pontypridd police-court on Wednesday before Mr T. Pascoe Jenkins and Dr H. N. Pavies— Theo. Edmunds, Treherbert, a brakes- man on the Taff Vale Railway, was charged with stealing a quart of milk the property of John Rogers, Porth, and a quart of milk the property of Thomas James, Cymmer. Thomas James I live at Cymmer and am a milk seller. I had two cans of milk on the plat- form atPorth railway station last Saturday right. I did not see them on Saturday night, but I saw them about 9.30 last Sunday morning. I then observed that the cover of one of the cans was not in its proper place and upon taking it off I saw that about a quart of milk was missing. There was no lock to the can. Emma Rogers I live at Porth and am the wife of John Rogers, milkseller. We received two cans of milk bv the 38 minutes past 8 o'clock train at Porth last Saturday night. One can contained 16 gallons and was from Somersetshire and the other contained 12 gallons and was from Caerphilly. I saw the cans at the station after they arrived. The number of gallons is marked inside the cans. Neither can was locked. The cans were left on the platform that night atd they were fetched from the station about 7.30 the following morning. 1 and my husband fetched them. We found that three quarts of milk had been taken out of the 16 gallon can. We saw at once that the milk had, been reduced from 16 gallons to nearly the 15 gallons mark. I saw that the milk was up to the 16 gallon mark the night befo^. The three quarts of milk were worth one shilling. P.C. David Davies said he was stationed at Porth. About one o'clock on Sunday morning the 22nd inst., he went in plain clothes to Porth railway station to watch. There had been com- plaints of persons stealing milk from there. He concealed himself in the ladies waiting room. About quarter to 2 o'clock a goods train came into the station and stopped there. The defend- ant got out of the break van with a lamp in his hand and came towards some milk cans on the platform by the waiting room window. He tried the covers of the cans and when he found he could open them he went back to the van and fetched a tin jack and he returned with it, and I saw him dip the tin into Mr Kogers'scan and fill it with milk and then put the cover down again. He then wiped some milk from the platform whbh he had spilled and was going away with the milk when he (witness) jumped through the win- dew and caught him. "What are you doing here" I said to him "Only having a drop of milk. Witness took him to the police station and there charged him with stealing a can of milk from the railway station that morning. He said "Yes I did take it." He was bailed out to appear there that morning, defendant was a brakesman on a goods train. The defendant admitted his guilt but pleaded that he had been on duty 13 hours and taken the milk to refresh himself. M r T. P. Jenkins said the theft in this case was all tha more sarious on account of the fact that the defendant was an employe of the railway company and hud many opportunities of steal- ing. His brother magistrate and himself had been considering whether they should send him to prison without the option of a fine, but they would deal leniently with him this time. For taking the milk away in a can he would be fined i:2 and for the other offence £1.

MUSICAL NOTES. [BY CERDDOR.] The Porth and flymmer Choral Society held their concert (ot which I have written through these colums some time ago) on Thursday night, February 12th, and I had much pleasure in being present, and further, I fully enjoyed myself, listening to the beautiful singing, &-c. The Sopranos were Misses J. Hopkins and M. A. John, Cymmer; Contralto, Miss l einwen Jones, Pen- rhiweeiber; Tenors, Messrs Jonah Williams, John Davies, and John Williams, all of Porth Bari- tone, Mr Lewis Morgan, Cymmer; Bass, Air John Thomas, Cymmer, and Ivor Foster, Dinas, all of whom sang in fine style, and if health and strength admits, we shall without doubt, hear of Messrs Morgan and Foster in the front ranks of Welsh singers. Now for the well-known choir. Their rendering of the two Swansea test pieces proves that thev in- "1 fighting hard for the choral supremacy. The Glee Party rendered "Myfanwy" and The Little Church," the voices being in fine tone, with the exception of the first bass, who were, in my opinion, rather weak. The second bass in striking the Dong in the last named piece, I fancied I felt the gallery shaking. M r Deacon, of Cardiff, was the accompanist. I am informed that the Porth and Cymmer Male Voice Party intend giving a concert towards the English Wes- leyan • hapel, Porth, shortly. I wish them success and, further, the inha' itants of Porth should be proud of having such a choir and Male Voice Party in their town. The annual children's concerts arc apain prov- ing a success at the Drill Hall, Pentre, and much credit is due to Mr Rhys T. Jones, and others, for the way in which the children have been taught

TREHERBERT. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Tuesday morning, at one o'clock, Frederick Studley, aged 38 years, was following his occupation as engineman at Ynys- feie Colliery, when he fell on his side with his arm under him. Howard and Smith, two tramps who happened to be in the engine- house at the time, ran to him. and finding he did not move or speak called for assistance, and it was found that Dudley was dead, Dr Owens promptly attended, but, of course, his service was of no avail. The poor fellow leaves a widow and three children. Some, ears ago deceased was crushed under the cage at Fernhill Colliery. I

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Ratepayers"r Meeting at Pontypridd. ANOTHER LIVELY MEETING. On Tuesday evening a general meeti g of this association took plioe at Mr Coombes' restaurant Mr J. Crockett presiding. There was a large attendance. The minutes of a special committee meeting, held for the purpose of arranging for meeting in support of the candidature of Mr W. Spickett, the nominee of the Association, were read, from which it appeared that a resolution was moved by M[ Kaner, seconded by Mr Forrest, and agreed to. that a deputation be asked to wait upop Mr Spivkett, and request him to withdraw the pohtieal references from his address. A discussion took place as to whether the com. mittee were justified in pat sing the resolution re- ferred to iL the face of the fact that the committee meeting had been called for the express purpose of arranging for meetings in support of Mr W. Spirkett's candidature. Mr James Spiokett moved that the minutes relating to anything but the meetings be eli- minated. Mr W. Jones seconded on the ground that in agpointing a deputation to Mr Spiokett the oom- mittee had been out of order. Mr Arnott tthe vice-ohairman) remarked that the prac ice had been to allow the executive com- mittee to consider any questions they liked. Mr J. Spickett: This was a special meeting called for a special purpose. The Chairman: I support Mr Arnott in this matter. Councillor Roberts said he did not think it exactly fair that the circular convening that general meeting had not specifitd that the ques- tion of the maintenance of the town clock was to be discussed. There were a large number of the me bers of the association living in tbe outlying districts, who knew nothing of the object f r which the meeting was called. He should certainly pro. test against that subjects being discussed until notioe had been given, Mr qwilym Hughes ("South Wales Daily News") Toe executive committee was not called for a special purpose. Councillor Roberts: The secretary ought to have given notice of the speoial business. Mr J. W. John stated that there were a number of the members ef the association in the G.aig who had not reoeived any notice of meetings for some time. Other members made similar complaints. The Secretary stated that circulars had been duly posted to each member. In reply to a remark made, Mr McMurray, head postmaster, declined to answer official questions. If they had any complaints to make, let them make it to the Postmaster-General. His staff, he felt sure, carried out their duties faithfully'and conscientiously (npplause). Mr. Gwilym Hughes: I submit that Mr James Spiokett is not in order in saying that the com- mittee meeting was a special one. Mr J. F. McCiane It was a special meeting. Mr J. W. John I beg to move that the question be now put (laughter). A Voice Whit question (renewed laughter). Mr Euner I propose we prooeed with the busi. ness for which the meeting is called. Mr A. O. Evans: It is not called for any par- ticular business (laughter). Mr Forrest: I maintain that we can proceed with any buiinef-a (renewed laughter). Mr G. Griffiths argued that inasmuch as ao notice had been given in the cironlars, Mr Coombes would not be in order in bringing his motion for- ward that evening. Mr Gwilym Hughes said that Mr Coombes's motion was out of older (laughter). Mr Coombes's motion, which was carried, was that the matter should be discussed at the next committee meet- ing, Mr Coombes: What I asked for was that a special mtetiDg of the association should be called to discuss my mojou. The Chairman: I take it this meeting is precisely the same as former meetings. ( II No; no"). Mr McMurray: It appeare to me we have been altogether at sea. I thint we should now come to land. If we have done wrong in the past, let on mend out ways (laughter). I think it would be best to engage a good, sound lawyer to set so in order (renewed laughter). The Chairman: I propose that we go on pro- miscuously, as it were. Mr J. F. McCinne: Certainly not (laughter) We must not make ourselves ridiculous. Mr G Griffiths: Do you rule upon my paint of order, Mr Chairman ? (Liughter.) The Chairman I don't see why we should make any difference in this meeting to other meetings. Mr G. Griffiths: I take your ruling as final. Councillor Roberts I strongly maintain that we would not be in order in discuasing this question to-night. Mr W. Jones: If you decide to discuss this question I protest against it. Mr H. S Davies proposed that Mr Ooombes's motion be adjourned. Mr T. May terry. Williams seconded. Mr Coombes: As the mover of the resolution on the minute book I bag to oppose the proposition (langhter). Mr W. Spickett intimated that he had a personal matter t,) bring before the association, and at the suggestion of Mr MoClune it was agreed that Mr Coombes should be allowed to introduce his motion. Mr Coombes remarked that this was a question which affected them all. It was the question of the future maintenance of the clock in St. Catherice s Tower. He maintained that it would be a standing disgrace to the town if the clock was not lighted at the public expense. It would be a shame if they did not reoognise the generosity of the donors in providing the clock and payieg for erection of the lighting apparatus for having thet timepiece illuminated at night. He proposed that a deputation be appointed to wait upon the Board t\1.d urge qp^n them to undertake the maintenance of the clock. Mr R. A. Lewis seconded, as he felt they would be iujering the interests of the town in adopting such a narrow-minded policy as to refuse to spend this money. The clock could not have been fixed in a better posi ion, and there was a tablet in the p«rch of the tower stating that it was presented to the town. That ought to suffice to show that it was public property. Mr McMurray supported the proposition; and remarked that that was the otly reliable clock in the town. Mr John moved as an amendment a direct nega- tive. He opposed the maintenance of the clock out of the rates on principle. Tbe clock was, no doubt, a benefit to tne town, but let it be main- tained by public subscription. The clock was not public propeity. They would have no right to take it away. Mr McCIune said the clock had been placsd in the clurub tower, which was not the property of the Ecclesiastical Cotnuiissiouers, and the town, w uld be entitled to remove it if they decided to accept Councillor Roberts' offer to provide a re- oept.-ble for it on the bridge. Con noil lor Roberts It's a lie. I never promised to do so ^uproar). Mr Syickett said the clock was now entirely vested in the owners of the freehold of the pro. perty. Mr Jones seconded tha amendment, which was emphatically supported by Councillor Roberts,^pn the ground etiat the outlying districts should be asked to centribuce towards a thing they would have no adv-ntage from Mr W. Thomas (Coedpenmaea) also s rongly objected to tha maintenance of tue clock out cf the rates, ihtre were streets in the outlying districts that required lighting and maintaining much Dioie thbn the clock. My Evan Griftiths(Waterworks) said he received gteafc benefit irom the clock, and Le would be pie- pated to giv £ l a year towards its maintenance, but be obji-cted to apeod a single tithing cf the ratepa>ers money on the clock. Mr McCIune: This is a sort of bravado (cries of II Sballle, sbb we," "withdraw," hisses and uproar). Mr Morgan, Tjfioa-road: This is really dis- grgoeful. Cuocillor Roberts: Withdraw. Mr McCIune if you object I will express my. self in a different form. Tne donors of subscrip- tions cannot live for ever, and the clock will have to axist when we hAVe passed away. Daiing the course of some further discussion, Councillor Roberta advanced towards the table and called upon Mr McClune to withdraw the re- mark he had m»de about. his (Councillor Roberts) promitfinz to find a receptacle for the click on the bridge. It was untrue. He had never promised to sperd a farthiflll on the bridge. Mr McCiuce: Your contradiction is sufficient. I accept it. Couocillor Roberts It ia a scandalous shame to make isuch a statement. Mr McCluue: I said it was rumoured. Mr Roberts h s heard it himself. I am not the inven. tor of it. Councilor Roberta: Perhaps ycu are (hear, hear) Mr McCIune I accepted your contradiction, and perhaps I am as truthful as you are. A Member: The clock is in a good position, and it is a good time-keeper. We have a clock in Taff- stre6t—— Mr Morgan It is a quarter to 11 all day long (loud laugater). The Chairman said the clock referred to was his. He had maintained it at his own expanse for 25 years (afcplanse). It had been recently negleoted owing to the death of the man who had the charge of it. Mr McMarray: The church clock keeps splendid time. f have taken it regularly fnr a fortnight, and found it hardly vary from Greenwich. Councillor Roberts Which aide did you take ? Mr McMurray The side nearest the office. Councillor Roberts Are you aware that all the sides don't keep the same time (laughter). Mr Gwilym Hughes: Does Mr Coombes's reso- lution include the maintenance of the weather cock (renewed laughter). After some further remarks, the meeting divided with the following result For the amendment 18 For the motion 12 Mr Coombes's motion was accordingly lost. THE LOCAL BOABD ELECTION. Mr J. W. John said be wished to ask Mr McCIune whether he denied telling him (Mr John) that a meeting in support of Mr Snape's candidature had been held in rooira adjoining the Conservative Club. Mr McClune: I answered the question at the last meeting (' no, no"). Then I decline to do so now (interruption). Mr Spickett then got up to give his answer to the request made by the deputation which waited upon him from the association to withdraw the references to politics in his address. He denied the allegation made against him that he was not a member of tne association, but he came there that evening, not as a member of the association but as a candidate of the Graig Ward. He came out as a Glastonian Libera), and the reasons why party lines were adopted in his case were as follows His committee were of opinion that the other side had forced them into adopting politics. Between the time that he was appointed by the committee as the nominee of the ratepayers' asso- ciation, and the ratific ttion of that resolution by the general meeting, a meeting was summoned iu the Constitutional Club. He said that advisedly, because a oircular was written on the Constitu- tional Club notepaperand headed by their ordinary heading, and signed by Mr W. Jones-Powell as secretary and chairman of the Constitutional Ciab. It h kd been said that the votes were not to go to him because he was Liberal and in favour of dis- establishment. After receiving the deputation of lb; Association he called a meeting of his com- mittee together, andthey decided to bring him out separately as a Liberal. Under thecircumatanc s heoouldnot witndraw the political references ia his address, but rather than cause any unpleasant- ness in the Association he would withdraw from being their nominee (applause). Mr Forrest said be did not blame Mr Spickett for introducing politics, for the simple reason that it was the party to which he (Mr Forrest) be. longed who started it. Ha mentioned this to sh)w tbat he only had a legitimate objeot in asking Mr Spiokett to withdraw. The rules of the Associa- tion debarred the introduction of politics, and in the faoe of those rules I maintain that Mr Spiokett has no alternative but to either withdraw the pali- tical features from his address, or withdraw from the association. Mr H. S. Davies argued that Mr Spiokett in issuing his addres3 had not infringed the rules. The association was merely supporting him as their nominee and not as a Liberal. Mr John The gauntlet has been thrown down by the other side, and we should be unworthy of the name of the followers of Gladstone if we did noc accept the challenge. Mr Forrest gave notice to move that a special meeting of the committee be called to take into consideration tne political aspect of Mr Spiokett's address. It was subsequently decided, without opposition, that having regard to Mr Spiokett's explanation the Association should continue to support his candidature for bhe Graig Ward, and the committee were instruoted to complete the arrangements for holding a public meeting in his favour. The proceedings ended at 10.45.

DEATH OF THE VICA.R OF EGL WYS- ILAN. We much regret to have to chronicle the death of the Rer Rice Jones, vicar of Eglwysilan. The lamented gentleman who was 76 years of age had officiated in that parish for over 31 years and was widely esteemed and repected. His remains were interred at Eglwysilan Pariah Church,on Monday, the Rev S. R. Jones, vicar of Glyntaff, and the Rev Mr Jones, Taff's Well, conducting the burial service. There was a large attendance of clergy- men to pay their last token of respect to the deceaseJ

The rioods in West Virginia, are still causing enormous damage and much suffering. The town of Parkersburg is completely submerged and cut off from communication with the outside, and the in- habitants of the riverside are camping on the hills until the waters subside. The overflowing of the river at Findlay, Ohio, has driven all residents of the lower section of the town from their homes. William Adlam, a locally famous centenarian, died if Taunton on Sunday night at the age of 106. He v. s horn at Dunning, St. Mary in Wiltshire, in 1734, 1 spent his younger days as a shepherd on the °hire Downs. He went to live at Taunton wh rs old, and worked there as a gardener un -J years ago. He took walking exercise freq .ittil within a fortnight of his death. The v aut'Tbury police were on Sunday called to the house or a licensed victualler, named Tillotson, who had cut his throat and resolutely refused to have the wound dress-d. The man had to be over- powered and removed to the hospital on an am. bulance. It was then found, that in addition to the wound in the throat he had stabbed himself in one armpit. The wounds are of a serious character. At the Newcastle Assizes, on Saturday, George Walls, labourer, who had been charged with the wilful murder of Dennis O'Neil, dealer in waste paper, but was eventually convicted of man- slaughter was sentenced to eight years' penal servi- tude. The prisoner was apprehended on his own confession, at Sunderland: but it did not appear that there was any premeditation of the fatal attaclr on O'Neil. Only casual information has been furnished the House of Commons as to the manner in which the large sums of money authorised under the Imperial Defence Act 1888, the Naval Defence Act 1839, and the Barracks Act 1890, have been expended. The Chancellor of the Exdieqiier is being pressed to lay a return on the table. so that mt .ibers may be fully informed on the subject before the debate on the Budget. .f'â..

THE WHITECHAPEL MURDER. THE INQUEST. On Friday at the Working Lads' Institute, White- chapel, Mr. Wynne E. Baxter resumed the hearing of the adjourned inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of Frances Cole, who was found with her throat cut, under an archway in Swallow- gardens, Whitechapel, early on the morning of the 13th inst. Mr. Charles Mathews again appeared for the Director of Public Prosecutions; and Mr. H. H. Lawless, instructed by the Sailors' and Fire- men's Union, of which Sadler is a member, repre- sented the accused. Superintendent Arnold and Inspector Flanagan, Criminal Investigation Depart- mc-ut, watched the case for the police. Sarah Fleming, deputy at the lodging-house, 8, White's-row, Spitalfields, said that she had been engaged in the capacity of deputy there since July last year. During that period she had known the woman whose bodv she had seen in the mortuary to sleep at the lodging-house at intervals. The ell ceased was known as Frances. The witness saw her in the kitchen at about half-past 10 on the night of the 13th inst. Shortly after 11 a man whom she h;id since seen in custody came to the house and <t;-k< d for Frances. His face was then very dirty, as though he had had a fall; but the witness did nut notice any blood on him. He asked to be allowed to go in the kitchen, but tlie-witness refused to allow him to go. While her back was turned, however, he slipped in, and the witness afterwards saw him sitting by the side of the deceased in the kitchen. Frances left the house a little after 12, and the witness never saw her alive after. She did not see Sadler leave the house; but about 3 in the morning he came into the office and asked to be allowed to go into the kitchen. The witness refused, and Sadler called her a very hard- hearted woman. He complained of having been robbed. Blood was running down the sides of his face. There was blood on both cheeks and on the palm of his right hand. Police-constable William Bogan deposed that at about 1.15 a.m. on the 13th inst. he found Sadler lying in the main entrance-gate of the London Dock. The witness lifted him up, and then noticed that he had a slight abrasion over the left eye. Sadler said he wanted to go in to get aboard his vessel, the Fez. The witness told him that he was too drunk to be admitted, and requested him to go away. A few moments after a couple of men came out of the docks and offered to pay Sadler's night's lodging. He refused, saying, "I don't want your money, you dock rats." Some more words passed, and the witness had to threaten to lock him up. The witness moved the man two or three yards further away and then left him. It would then be about 1.30 a.m. Half-an-hour later he again saw the man on the pavement in front of the Mint. He was then in company with Sergeant Edwards, and complained of having been assaulte i near the London Docks. He said that he had been kicked in the ribs, and was afraid they were broken. Police- constable 161 H came up while they were talking, and in company with Sergeant Edwards and the man proceeded in the direction of the Minories, leaving the witness alone. It would take four or five minutes for a man to walk from Swallow- gardens to the place where the witness met the sailor. When the witness saw the man the second time he had some fresh wounds. There was blood running down the right side of his face. It was quite possible the man might have been assaulted since the witness saw him at the dock gates. John Dooley, a dock labourer, stated that about 1.15 OR the morning of Friday, the 13th inst., he was in company with another dock labourer, named Harvey, outside the gates of the London Docks. A man, who appeared very drunk, wanted to go I hrough the gate, but this the gatekeeper would not allow, and the policeman on duty there pushed him away. Harvey spoke to the man and advised him to go away, whereupon he abused Harvey and struck him. The witness went to his mate's assist- ance, when the man also struck him. It was not a violent blow. The witness told the man that if the policeman were net present he would "give him something." The policeman soon after went away. The witness noticed that there were some grazes on the man's face. After the constable had j.,one away, the witness struck the man with his fist on the left side, knocking him down. In falling he struck his head against the door of the gate. The witness and his mate then went away, returning to the lodging-house together. The witness remained up to make some tea, and about 10 minutes after the same man whom he had struck came and krocked at the door and entered the kitchen where the witness was. His head was then bleeding, and blood was running down his face. Mr. Peakall, the landlord of the house, was then in the kitchen, and the man asked him for a bed. Mr. Peakall told him to go to the hospital and get his head dressed first, and then he could have a bed. George Peakall, landlord of the Melbourne Chambers, a common lodging-house in East Smith- field, stated that on the morning of the 13th inst., about a quarter to 2, a man came into the lobby and asked him whether he could have a bed. The witness told him that he could not, on account of the condition he was in. He had a cut over the right eye. The man said he had been knocked dftwn and robbed, adding that he had no money. lIe was very drunk, and as he was leaving re- marked, "You're a pretty lot of beauties." Police-sergeant Wesley Edwards deposed that at about 2 a.m. on the morning of the 13th inst. he was on duty at the Mint-pavement, when a man, whom he had since identified as Sadler, came up :wd complained that he had been assaulted by some men at the dock gates. He asked him how it occurred, and Sadler gave an account of the attack made upon him. The witness then went on to say that he walked with the man about 30 yards in the direction of the Minories, and Was joined by Police-constable Hyde. They examined the man's ribs to see if they were broken, and the constable smi that the ribs were not broken, but only bruised. The man then walked away, saying, "No, I don't think I'm so much hurt, after all." Altogether there. was not more than 10 minutes between the t ime lie met the man and the time he left him. The To\\ er clock struck 2 as Constable Hyde arrived, It would take a man from two to three minutes to wa 11: from the spot where they parted, which was about 30 yards from the Mint-pavement to Swallow- gardens. The man walked away very sluirply. Police-constable Frederick Hyde stated that on the morning of the 13th he was on duty in the vicii ity of the Mint-pavement, when he saw Seig-eant Edwards in' company with a man whom he hao since identified as Thomas Sadler. The Tower i clock struck 2 as the witness got up to them. When Sadler left lie proceeded in the direction of the Minories. It was two or three minutes past 2 when tie left. Solomon Gutteridge, employed by the Great Northern Railway, said he was positive that there was nobody in the r(ndway when he passed through the archway at about 2.12 a.m. Janu s Flanagan, an inspector of police, said he was called to Swallow-gardens at 2.30 a.m., and in in the archway he found Dr. Oxley examining the dead body of a woman. On the removal of the boi-y he made an examination of the archway. He found a piece of newspaper, and on opening it saw that it contained 2s. Other witnesses were examined who testified to j Sadler's movements after half-past 3 o'clock. The j inquest was then adjourned. The inquest -was resumed on Monday. A waiter at. a coffee-house in Whitechapel .-aid {, that lie served Sadler with some cocoa at half-past j 6 on the morning of the murder. He was drunk, i and complained that his ribs were broken. I A fish porter, named Haswell, said that lie saw j the deceased woman leave some refreshment room* j at a quarter to 2, and walk away in the direction j of Brick-lane. Duncan Campbell, a seaman, said that at Sadler 's f solicitation he bought from him a. clasp knife with a metal handle at ha If-past 10 on the morning of the murder. When he heard of the murder he examined the knife, and could see no stains upon it. On rubbing it with his fingers in water the water was slightly coloured. Edward Delaforce Gray, clerk at the Tower Hill, shipping office, proved the presentation at half-past 10 in the morning of Sadler's wages certificate for £ 4 15s. Id. | A statement made by Sadler to Inspector Swanson when he was brought to Leman-street Station was put in and read. It gave a detailed account of his doings and whereabouts from the time he was dis- charged Iram the Fez steamer on the IJLth inst. Sadler also stated that after he had been knocked about at the dock gates, he went to the lodging- 1 house, aad found Cole there. When he was turned out of the house, leaving the woman behind, he believed he went towards the London Hospital. i He denied having had a knife in his possession. I Other evidence having been taken, Mr. Oxley, the surgeon who was called to see the body on it» discovery, expressed his opinion that the wound could not have been inflicted by a man who was incapably drunk, and that the knife purchased by Campbell could hardly have produced so large aao clem a cut The incju. was then adjourned.

The band of the Scots Guards has returned to Windsor, and wbilk the Queen is in residence will play daily on the Castle Hill during the mounting af uae palace euatd.

THE RHONDDA WATER SUPPLY. THE QUESTION AGAIN BEFORE THE YSTRAD LOCAL BOARD. At Lhe Ystradyfodwg Local Board on Friday <un"r the pr^idency of Alderman W. Jenkins) the Medical Officer reported that he was sorry to again have to make serious complaints against; the Ystrad Gas Company with reference to the temporary arrangement made to divert from the rinr Rhondda the dirty water from the Blapn- rbordda levels. On the 20t., of January he visited the Blaenrhondda levels (No. 3) Rnd found that the oarthenware pipes there, which used tempor- nnly to carry away the dirty water from the levels, were broken by a fall of stones. In consequence of this the water rnshed out into the river. All th» water from the level entered into the river of' the company's intake, and all extraneous matter from the level was washed direct into the water supply. This pollution must, in his opinion, have gone on for weeks. At the mouth of this same evel there was a big hole dug in the inside and also a deep trench where the men of the colliery .,&ent to relieve tb endives. When he (Dr. JaraesV went up he found that this temporary closet was. clean washed by the water. This same water went into the river. The Choirman What can we do? We canno ait down here and hear these oharges made with- out taking some steps i8 the matter (applause). Di. James: Let ns take the bull by the horns I have got some members of the B ard to see the. state of affairs which I report to yon to-day. The Deputy-Clerk In our position as a Board we have a remedy. If any one is supplied with. water that is impure, and he pays his rates, he has a. remedy. Mr Griffitbs was of opinion that it was impor-- tant that so nething eh "old be done at once. Dr. James: If the Board does not take this matter up we will be the linghing stock of the,. valley. In reply to Mr Evans, The Deputy-Clerk stated that the Water Com- pany were responsible for the state of thinss re" ported by the medical officer. Mr Griffiths felt that the Water Company were- indifferent to the health of the inhabitants The Deputy-Clerk eaid he would advise the- B .ard to have the water analysed. Mr Griffiths: Supposing we prove that excre- tionary matter goes .nto the company's reservoir would not that be sufficient evidence to prove the case against them. The Deputy-Clerk thought it would be advisable to get someone who was Supplied with the water- to prosecute, The Chairman remarked that the wa*er oom pany had not proved true to their responsibilities and he proposed tnafc an extract from the medicat officer's reportreferriog tothe condition of the water supply should he sent to the Local Government B jard, and that the Local Government Board be asked to send an inspector down tu examine the upply. I The proposition was unanimously agreed to. The Medical Offioer then reported cases of in- efficient water supply, and the B )ard decided that O\n account thereof should be sent t) the Lonal Government Board. Mr Jacob Riy said he had accompanied Dr James up to the company's intake and 6ould bear out e vet v thing he had said. t The Clerk was instructed to aPPear to conduct, be pro3ecution against the company.

I LLANTRISANT. DEPARTCBE OF A POLICE SERGEANT.—At fefte- Llaatrisant police-court, on Frid »y, the bench Sv a referen°» to tne approaching departure of. 1 oiice-Sergeant Rowe, and made a complimentary' referee ce to the mannerin which he had diaoharged- his duties during the period of his offiiership a to; j Llantrisant. r I UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE.

Birell'a New Great Diaroma of Scotland, and Grand Scottish f Concert by the Ro) 801 Caledonian Minstrel Pipes and Dances, including Miss Griselda Wess, the famous Scottish Nightingale and Prize Beanty: Sole Propria Town Hall, Pontypridd, Monday, luesday, and Wednesday, March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Afternoon Per. formances, Monday (Mabon's Day) at 3. and Wednesday, March 4. at 4-30. Public Hall, Treherbert, Thursday Friday, and Saturday, March 5, 6. and 7. Afternoon Performance- Saturday, at 3. Public Hall, Maesteg, Monday, Tues- day, apd Wednesday, March, 9,10, and 11. Afternoon Performance on Wednesday, March 11, at 4-30. Miss Griselda Wess, the famous Stotchr Vocalist, and Mr. Thomas Birrell. the unrivalled Vocalist and Violinist, from Covent Garden Theatre,London Every evening at R.c'clock. Admission-, 2s., Is., and 6d. Family Tickets, ad- mitting 5 to 2s. seats, 5s. 6d. stor, Mi. Thomas Birrell. Manager, Mr. A. Roberton.

A Pontypridd Local .v Board Election, 1891. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE RHONDDA WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— You will shortly be oalled upon to elect a mem- ber to sit for this ward at the Local Board. I beg to place my services at your disposal. I am one of the largest ratepayers in the Rbon* dda Ward, in which I bave resided far 13 years. This is a strong rexson for watching over yonr interests and insisting upon a healthy economy in the administration of the ratepayers' money. Our ward has required more attention and has re- ceived less than any ward in the district. Should yoa be pleased to return me as one of your mem- bers, I will do njy best to serve you by unceasing- devotion to your interests. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, HORATIO M. ROWLAND.,

Pontypridd Local Board. AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Audit of Accounts of the Pontypridd Urban Sanitary Authority for the year ended the 25th day of March, 1890, will be held at the offices of the said Authority, Penuel Square, Pontypridd commencing on Tuesday, the 17th day of March| 1891, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, ana that & copy of the accounts to be audited, together with all Rate Books, Account Books, Deeds, Con. tracts, Accounts, Vouchers and Receipts men- tioned or referred to in such accounts, will be- deposited in the offices of the said authority Penuel Square, Pontypridd, and be opened thereat to the inspection of all persons interested between the hours of 10 o'clook a.m. and 3 o'clock p.m. for seven clear days before the day appointed for the Audit. Dated this 26th day of February, 1891. HENRY LL. GROVFiR, Clerk. Printed and Published by Davies Bros., at] t-bft "Chronicle" Offices,'Mill Street, Pontypi id* the County of Glamorganshire, Friday." Feb* ruary 27th, 1891.