The Rhondda Leader

Pontypridd Guardians. At a meeting of the Pontypridd Guar- dians held on Wednesday last, Mr. Wm. Mordecai, assistant overseer, parish of Llantrisant, wrote asking that his bond of £ 2,000 should be reduced t,o £ 150. The matter was referred to the Finance Com- mittee. At the same meeting, it was recom- mended that Nurse Constant, Llwynypia, should be given a rise in her salary owing to the dirty nature of the cases which have been under her care for the last. six weeks.

FACTS AND FANCIES The cheques which the King uses for his private business are drawn on his personal account at Coutts's. The signature is "Edward R. followed by a small Royal crown. COFFINS made of paper pulp, when polished and stained, are similar to those of wood. It is claimed that they last longer in the ground than cases of wood or metal. MAMMOTH CAVES. Hiihcrto the "mammoth caves" of Kentucky, United States, have been regarded as the largvet. in the world; but near Revelstoke, British Columbia, only a couple of miles from the Canadian Pacific Railway, some mining pro- spectors stumbled into a, cave two miles long, half a mile broad, and nobody can tell how deep, for in its centre is an abyss where the rushing of some mighty subterranean river can be heard. Ancient stone implements and mum- mified bodies of Indians have been found in the cave, which is studded with brilliant crystal columns and stalactites. -6 The very best thing worth living for is to be of use. The child into whose notions of life that idea is fitted will never grow up to fin(I time heavy on his hands. Sincerity is to speak as we think, to do as we pretend and profess, to perform and make good what we promise, and really to be what we would seem and appear to be. The height of ability consists in a thorough knowledge of the real value of things, and of the genius of the age in which we live. To know when to conceal our ability requires no small degree of it. „\U T ION iiiiOTll WITH iiABLEY.—VI&C6 tWO tauie- fV oniuls of barley with a neck of mutton and two quarts of cold water over the fire; add one small' onion, a carrot, some celery and parsley, and one teaspoonful of salt; cover and cook slowly till the meat falls from the bones, then strain the broth, remove all fat, and serve; or, add to each cupful of broth one or two table- spoonfuls of milk or cream. This broth may be made still richer by adding to each cupful the yolk of one egg and one tablespoonful of cream. OLIVE SANDWICHES.—Butter the bread lightly, put over one slice a thick layer of olives cut in Biriajj pieces with a little mayoimaise dressing spread over. Lay the other slice of bread upon it and press the slices firmly together. Trim off the crusts, and cut the sandwiches into squares. q, CAT ISLAND CATS. On Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, cats were introduced about 1880, and rapidly exterminated the rabbits, which had been in possession for at least half a century. In one of the harbours of Kerguelen Land, a barren and desolate bit of Antarctic terra firma to the south- east of the Cape of Good Hope,cats escaped from ships have made themselves at home on a little islet known as Cat I land, which has long been used as a wintering place for sealers. Here they live in holes in the ground, preying upon sea birds and their young, and are said to have developed such extraordinary ferocity that it is almost impossible to tame them even when captured young. DISCOVERY OF NITRATE OF SODA. The discovery of nitrate of soda appears to date back to the year 1683, which date may be maid to form an epoch in agricultural chemistry. It was a medical man, Dr. Bohn, of Leipsic, who announced that he found he could obtain nitrate of soda by watering sea-salt with a solution of nitric acid. The salt thus obtained differed both in the form of the crystals and its properties from the nitrate of potash or saltpetre hitherto known. Although chemists were acquainted with nitrate of soda from such an early date, the nitrate of soda industry, as now known, did not begin until the deposits were discovered in about the year 1830 on the west coast of South America. TO PERIL OF ABUNDANCE. Abundance is always a handicap. In the simple matter of time, the handicap of abund- ance is constantly proven. Those who have a great amount of time at their disposal rarely accomplish much. The men who are doing most outside of their ordinary business are the men whose ordinary business is most taxing. That holiday to which you look forward, as giving you so much time to do certain things, rarely records the results that mark the days of greatest pressure. So it is with money, and health, and every other possession of life. There seems to be a subtle, narcotic influence in abundance of possession. Scene—Canal side, Sunday morning. Lady*. "Do you know where little boys go to who bathe on Sunday ? First Arab: "Yus. It's farder up the canal side. But you can't go. Girls ain't allowed "-Ptnch. He: "I am rather in favour of the English than the American mode of spelling." She: "Yes ? 11 He: "Yes, indeed. Take parlour' foip instance; having I u' in it makes all the differ- tDce in the world. "-Boston Christian Reoister. THIS TEACHING OF EXPERIENCE. Wherever we go in life, even in the darkest illeys of literature, a good and an evil example will always be put before us; and because this world is not heaven, we must be left to make our choice between good and evil; but the more a person's views are enlarged, and the wider the choice that is offered to him, the better hope there is that he may take the good and leave the evil. All that we can do is to give him light —light in every possible direction; and if a man chooses to make a bad use of his eyes and ears, and of his other faculties, all that we can say is, we have done our best; we cannot make the world heaven. -ARCHBISHOP WHATBIY. FBTJIT COLOURING. Some soils, according to the Fruit, Flower, and Vegetable Trades' Journal, greatly influence the colour of the crops grown upon them, and for some years many growers have used chemical fertilisers for the improvement of both the colour and quality of fruit. Where liberal quantities of potash are added to the soil, either in the form of muriate or sulphate, or the carbonate of potash obtained from wood ashes, they are exceedingly valuable as regards fruit colouring. Potash has the effect of making strawberries, apples, and other fruits of a firm texture, clear skin, and a high colour, in addition to imparting flavour to the fruit.

Rechabites' H.M.C. at Aberdeen. The business proceedings in connection with the Conference at Aberdeen com- menced on Tuesday, the 8th inst., and continued throughout the week at the Albert Hall. There were 214 delegates present. A large number of propositions to amend the general rules of the Order were fully discussed, together with various re- commendations from districts. The reports submitted by the various committees were adopted after full and deliberate consideration. At the conclusion of the voting for the new High Officers and directors, they took the pledge, and were duly installed. Brothei- D. M. Williams, of Tonypandy, was elected Order Auditor, in conjunction with Brother Wm. Taylor. The Aberdeen Daily Journal" issued a special Rechabite supplement on Satur- day, the 12th inst., giving a full report of the proceedings in connection with the Conference, and the September issue of the Rechabites' Magazine" will contain a complete report of the Conference. Burning Tip Nuisance. A public meeting was held on Monday evening at, the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, Forth, to protest against the odours arising from the burning tips of the Cymmer Colliery, Porth, Mr. Wm. Thomas, Porth Shop, presided. A deputation was appointed to wait upon Mr. Griffiths, manager of the Cymmer Colliery, with a view of having the nuisance removed, and failing to get a satisfactory answer from Mr. Griffiths, the meeting decided that the deputation be given plenary powers to wait upon the Khondda Urban District Council, and to communicate with Dr. Thomas, the medical officer of the county.

Porth Police Count Thut-sday.-Befoi-e the Stipendiary (Mr, Arthur Lewis) and Mr. David Thomas. Morgan Parry, a native of Porth, was drunk on a. certain Saturday evening, and in his cups he conceived a strong desire to interfere with a religious meeting which was held in the open-air, i.. untimely intrusion and his too liberal imbibing in the cup that inebriates, he had to pay 15s. Sunday Gaming. Jeremiah Harries and 1 hillip Selway, were charged with playing cards near the T'ynewydd Hotel on Sun- day, the 6th mst. P.C. Woodward gave evidence of seeing the youths playing, which they dropped immediately on seeing the policeman, and ran away. He found half-a-crown on the ground after they left. J-I ^ie Stipendiary remarked to the youths that it was better for them to drop the cards, or they would get into further trouble. Both defendants were fined 16s. Throwing Stones at a Street Lamp. Christopher Phillips, Penygraig, was found on the 5th August throwing stones at a street lamp. What was the specific grievance which Phillips had against this particular street lamp did not transpire unless we take Phillips' excuse that he only did it for a bit of fun as the primary motive. This "bit of fun," however, cost him 15s. Sunday Refreshments. Mrs. Alice Ward, refreshment-house keeper, Trealaw, was summoned for supplying sweets, cigarettes, etc., on Sunday. A constable gave evidence of watching the house about 10 o'clock Sunday even- ing. and of seeing several children pur- chasing sweets, and also a young man purchasing a packet, of cigarette. Defendant denied having supplied any children with sweets, and also denied selling the cigarettes. On being asked if she had any more to say, she replied, "No more, thank you, sir." Fined 5s. From the Frying Pan to the Fire. Mrs. Jones, an aged lady from Mardy, was charged with allowing her chimney to catch fire. For the defence, she said that. she acci- dentally upset the frying pan into the fire, with the result that is already known. The Stipendiary: You must have your chimney swept, or you must not upset your frying pan." A fine of 5s. was imposed. I Edmund Burke, Alas r That Edmund Burke should find him- self in the uncongenial surroundings of a police court will send a dart of terror into the hearts of those who revere the memory of the great statesman. How- ever, Edmund Burke, Blaenllechau, was summoned by Mary Ann Fisher for arrears of a bastardy order which was made on April 7th last. The arrears amounted to £1 10s. for ten weeks. Defendant said that he earned only 3s. a day. The Stipendiary asked him what his earnings amounted to in a week, to which query the defendant plaintively replied that he was not a scholar. He was sent to prison for a month. "Acting Like a Madman." Wi Ilia in Williams, Penygraig, was seen on the 10th July surrounded by a crowd of girls, and behaving "like a madman." A fine of 20s. was imposed. Assault. James Makin, 5, Fairoak, Treliafod, was summoned by Mrs. Jane Rowlands, a neighbour, for assault. Mr. W. T. Davies, Porth, appeared for the defendant. The case was dismissed. He Struck the Wrong Man. Dominico Pace, an Italian ice-cream vendor, of Penygraig, was charged with assaulting William Jones, a young man from the same locality, on the morning of the 9th inst. The plaintiff stated that about 9.30 on the morning in question, Pace came out of his shop and asked him whether he had been throwing stones into the shop. Plaintiff said he was not, whereupon defendant said that he was a liar, and struck him several times about the body until he was dazed. Several witnesses were called by the prosecution to prove the charge. Mr. Matthews, Pontypridd, who ap- peared for the defence, admitted the assault, but stated that his client had been subjected to extreme provocation by the acts of some persons throwing stones into the shop. The Stipendiary remarked to the defen- dant that he should remember that he was not in Italy. He should not have struck the boy, although he (the Stipen- diary) believed that he had been subjected to great provocation. He would have to pay the costs. Drunks- Charles Ford, Dinas 15s. Matthew Hughes, Penygraig, 10s. William Davies, Tonyrefail, 15s. Morgan Parry, Portli, 15s. Daniel Daniels, Mardy, 10s. William Thomas, Porth, 10s. George Ruddiford, BIMDlltehau, 20s.

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Mabon Injured. Vehicle Upset at Llantwit Major. Hon. Member's Peril. A serious accident befel Mr. W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P., on Monday morning. Accompanied by his son and grandson, the hon. member entered a trap opposite the house at which he is staying in Boverton Road, Llantwit Major, with the intention of proceeding to Cowbridge. Owing to some cause the horse bolted and dashed along the roadz and failing to clear the corner the vehicle tilted and upset the occupants, Mabon falling upon his side. Dr. Gill was immediately on the scene, and subsequently informed our represen- tative that the hon. gentleman had some- what seriously injured his ribs and arm. Having regard to Mr. Abraham's weight, the accident might have proved most serious. The doctor says Mabon is doing as well as possible under the circum- stances. Mr. Abraham's grandson sustained in- juries to the head, while his son escaped unhurt. In conversation with a Press represen- tative at, Llantwit Major on Monday evening, Dr. Gill expressed himself as being well satisfied with Mabon's con- dition, the hon. member having now recovered from the internal shock. His grandson, who was more seriously injured, is progressing as well as can be expected, he having recovered consciousness about 8 o'clock in the evening.

Pentre. Thomas Snooks, rider, 63, Treharne Street, Pentre, sustained a severe injury on Tuesday evening last while following his occupation at the Tynybedw Colliery, Pentre.

Plucky Rescue on Porth Hill, and What It May Lead to. J A pretty little story has found its way to this ottice. Two young men, one of them hailing from Cwmpaic, the other a native of Pentre, were seated on the side of the steep hill between Trealaw and Porth. Suddenly they heard a piercing cry of a woman, when on looking towards the direction whence came the voice they saw a young woman on a bicycle tearing down the steep gradient, having lost all control over her machine, with her feet dangling limply at its side. On the bottom of the hill were two brakes, laden with passengers, coming up in the direc- tion of the young lady. Quick as light- ning, the young man from Cwmparc shot out to meet the runaway machme and its burden, and in less time than it takes to tell, he whipped the young lady off her machine, and both rescuer and rescued fell heavily on the ground. The young lady was rendered unconscious. After some time she regained her composure, and she inquired of her rescuer his name and address, but that gentleman, being of a modest and retiring disposition, was not inclined to give it. His friend, how- ever, stepped into this awkward pass, and furnished the young lady with her res- cuer's name and address. After thanking the young man for his gallantry, she parted with him, at the same time in- forming him he would again hear from her. This occurred in the beginning jf last week. The Thursday evening follow- ing, two men visited the young man at his residence in Cwmparc, and informed him that, the young lady, who is a visitor from Scotland, implored him to come and see her at Trealaw. The young man, whose identity we don't wish to disclose, obeyed her wish, and paid her a visit on Saturday evening. When the young lady caught sight, of her rescuer, she and all the household burst into tears. She immediately made offer of a monetary reward to the young man for his valour, but he declined, saying he had only done his duty. She pressed him harder still, but he was as adamant. Seeing that he would not be brought about by her efforts, she was a little distressed; but before the young man took his departure, she assured him that the matter would not end there, but that he might expect to hear from her or her mother again when she returned to her home in Glasgow.

Street Fatality at Trealaw. On Tuesday afternoon Mr. R. J. Rhys, coroner, conducted an inquest upon the death of Hannah Thomas, 4 years of age, at Ynyscynon Hotel, Trealaw. Thomas Thomas, timberman, 34, Ynys- cynon Road, Trealaw, father of the deceased, stated that the child died on Monday afternoon as the result of an injury which she sustained by being run over by one of Thomas and Evans' carts on Wednesday week last. Mrs. Emily Morgan, 19, Ynyscynon Road, stated that she was looking for her baby, when she saw the girl Thomas rising from the kerb upon which she had been sitting, and run right under the cart. The horse was going at a slow "jog." To a question from the Coroner whether the accident occurred in the day- time, she answered that it took place between 4 o'clock and half-past four. Thomas Worthington, a haulier em- ployed by Messrs. Thomas and Evans, stated that he had been employed as a mineral water cart driver for about six weeks. On the day of the accident, he was going up in the direction of Ystrad. He was seated on the load, and did not see the child at all before the cart knocked her down. When he heard a screech, he pulled up at once. It was a crank axle cart. He had a load weighing í between 15cwt. and a ton on the cart at the time. Dr. Idris Naunton Morgan gave evi- dence of attending the child since the accident. The wheel passed over the left thigh, causing a bruise, but no fracture. He treated her with poultices. In a time she became feverish, and he noticed an abscess on the seat of the bruise, which gradually spread. Monday morning, when he visited her, he found her dying of blood-poison. She was fairly healthy, well nourished, and well looked after. The formation of the abscess was due to the bruising. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

Death of Mr. Dan Maurice, Llwynypia. On Tuesday night, at 11.30, took place the death of Mr. Dan Maurice, of Old Terrace, Deceased, who was a native of Llanfyrnach, Pem,, and 53 years of age, had not been well for several months, and unusually severe domestic afflictions have evidently hastened his untimely demise. Consumption seems to have predominated over his family illnesses, and several members from time to time have suc- cumbed to it. The deceased's son, Tom, it will be remembered, whilst a grocer's assistant, was at death's door, when his fellow-workmen at the Llwynypia Col- lieries, tradesmen and others collected the handsome sum of about P,90 to maintain him at a sanatorium; and after six months' open-air treatment, Tom was dis- charged cured. The deceased was very well-known in the district, and held a responsible office at one time at the Gla- morgan Collieries. He has brothers in the ministry at Dinas Cross and Talywain, and he himself was an active member of Jerusalem Church; previous to his ill- ness, he held the offices of deacon and superintendent of the Sunday. School. He leaves a young wife and two infant children, and grown-up chil- dren of two previous marriages; the latter, however, are married, and in good positions in life. The funeral will take place on Saturday after- noon, leaving the house at 3 o'clock for Llethrddu Cemetery, Trealaw, when the Rev. W. S. Jones, his pastor, will officiate.

Old Sores Are Worst. A Cardiff Veteran Praises Zam-Buk. When the skin has once been injured or diseased, especially when any germ or poison has settled in the tissues, trouble often occurs in after life. Sufferers from ulcers of any description may learn from the experience of an Indian Mutiny veteran, iWr. Robert Horton, of 27, Red Laver Street, Cardiff, how Zam-Buk will eradicate the worst complaint. At the storming of Taku Fort, China, in 1860, I was shot in the ankle," said Mr. Horton to a "Cardiff Times" re- porter, and though I was only invalided for a fortnight, I always had cause to remember the wound. Twenty years later, while working at the docks here, I had the misfortune to break the skin over it, and the place being neglected, got worse and worse. In fact, from that day to a couple of months ago, I had a run- ning wound at the spot the whole time. Erysipelas and blood-poisoning set in, and I had to go into hospital on four separate occasions and lose a lot of time at my work. I tried, I should say, every oint- ment, oil, and liniment supposed to cure complaints of this kind, and I took blood medicines of various descriptions. Al- though some remedies kept my ankle from getting worse, and alleviated the agony to some extent, there was always the open wound, which at times was the size of half-a-crown. Five or six months ago I read of the astonishing cures effected by Zam-Buk, and gave the balm a trial. Although I have had to use many boxes of it, I must say that I noticed an improvement after the first box. I soon found the skin around the wound getting white and healthy-looking, so I kept on dressing it with Zam-Buk regularly. Now I am glad to say that the wound has dried up and the skin has completely healed. Although such a ripe old age, I am now able to follow my occupation without any trouble whatsoever." Zam-Buk is a powerful remedy for obstinate sores, bad legs, diseased ankles, running wounds, inflammation, peeling or scaling skin, scurvy, sore backs, poisoned or festering sores, erysipelas, piles, eczema, psoriasis, scalp diseases, barber's rash, abscesses, boils, ringworm, sore breasts, chafed skin, sunburn, nettlerash, heat spots, freckles, blisters, eruptions due to acid or excessive perspiration, stiffness, &c. Price lIlt or 2/9 per box (2/9 size containing nearly four times the 1/H) of all chemists, or the Zam-Buk Co., 4, Red Cross Street, London, E.C.

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proverb, "Goreu arf, arf dysg," which L,, claim the national chair. We j! ,e ?lul endorse Professor J. Morris a^Tl V'?,ws regarding the merits of the alvdlaull sent in, which shows that our M study of the mesurau t ^ie J o«ng school of Welsh poet.s and ti l,ryddcst" to the awdl," their preference to the former signi- s a degeneracy of that exactness and Preciseness in thought which was so ^PParent in the old school. But it would f e a greater stain on our poetical pro- Slls-lon if the crown was withheld, as the W —"Ann Griffiths, Dolwarfechan "— ftai' mos* Tini(j uc in the history of the in 1?U' ant^ i,s a'so a remarkable co- wl? nce that this subject was proposed in en, thoi'e was no sign of a great rising a !'ehgious matters, after which became af glorious revival; and it is well worthy pi ni?ntion that Ann Griffiths' hymns ayecl a great part in this and the pre- Q|°u? revival, and her position as a hymn- (i^gJ-S't is most remarkable to-day. lafonwy » a ]iero ,0f xnany trophies, 'lew the secret of the woman who made ^ales a better nation through her in- nuing hymns; and took the national jowu |(J js county, which victory no Plisl' 'S0U 'Ul's been able to accom- 1'he annual report of the Postmaster- of this year, as it always proves in colltains very interesting infor- respecting our great postal ser- • ce. We lind that the total number of IIS!lVCG delivered throughout the period "vered by the report reach the stupen- figure of 4,479,400,000. As might elj be understood, this means that a lii. army of people are employed to ulate the letters from the time they Placed in the letter-box until they I)0 delivered to their proper destination, would have but a faint idea of what it/s, mass meant until it was known that s an average of over a 100 cli'if8- eac^ every man, woman and L1]" in Great Britain, or about two Witf1'8 Pei" week for twelve months. Not- We^ai)ding that all this mass of letters Hvilt delivered correctly, there were 26 be 011 Packets and letters that could not ■iij delivered, owing to their being in- addressed, and also thousands 5cVie Placed in letter-boxes without any n<L"v"< at all. Any letters so found are t,: and returned to the senders, if leuCe can be found of them. In these tin6'8 01'ders, bank notes, and bills, to one tlme £ 649,953, were found, and Vol" Packet contained jewellery to the oJlle of £ 2,000. The picture post card ti would be interested to know Sejv. number of picture post cards v;0 through the post exceeded the pre- K]J0 s. twelve months by 20 per cent., thus illg .ng that, far from this craze decreas- sseJ. }t is very much on the increase. The '\vil0n the report referring to the Bank shows that there are to '17 depositors, with an average sum Wea5eir credit of £ 15 6s. 8d. This is a ,n.S feature, as it shows that there number of the depositors who lTeiy ^arge sums to their credit. And ^atj anch is fairlv representative of the might easily be inferred from J that one person in. four of the is a depositor. The Post I ,8hows a loss on the working of some ^ents and a profit on others, but Pr°fit is a good and substantial "tition to the National Exchequer. | l. not possible to establish Children's h(j u.f 111 the Rhondda ? We are glad to witiiAsscMl tiua jlly ^ration of this kind of court for offenders. It is certainly very oQl.:esirab!e that children's first police er 0 I-o should be in the tainted atmo- of the ordinary Police Court. The Cojitact is the seriously mischievous 'ally }, *or this reason leniency is gene- Prevailing disposition of the S's. lr^fes. with first appearance offen- thiu *^ea these courts is to keep !inai aPal't from the grown-up ^°ol „i, aS8' This separate court for }.e list;if 5n!^ance default should certainly p!1 arSue<l by the highest u,slderation, as the offence most and not criminal. The the court at Birmingham tf ^eiitl yiew that more can be done of correction than by the imposi- and it is better to stop the criminality and its source in- ,,t. Uie cw. Punishing it at the flood. Out J"i' 0ll 0r 30 olfenders at Birmingham, jif^ity °ase was actually criminal. The were mostly transgressors by Qqtl football in the streets. If such once a fortnight., or even Htn ipat'i 111 ^le Rhondda, the agony of 104 lig ti, would help serious reflection th ° children. At any rate, the ^Uiit evf are kept from familiarity with f \^le criminal courts, the better win that our local magis- \)Slde.l'a.t gIve this matter their seriofs 10-.These courts should be w and primitive only as an resom.oe