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CONTINENTAL PIT BATHS.
CONTINENTAL PIT BATHS. A TOUR OF INSPECTION BY WELSH COLLIERS. (By EVAN DAVIES, Khbw Vale.) Pithead baths is a very controversial sub- ject amongst, the miners This iz generally the ease when an effort is made to break down an old custom. Time was when no miner would think of making his nightly ablutions unless before a large fire in the kitchen. With the introduction of house baths this has been abandomed and now a still further step is being sought that, the washing should be ''one at the pit head. The Cornish tin miners have no scruples to this system because for generations he has been accustomed to the method of going to and from his work clean. Councillor Evan Davies, Ebbw Vale, has be n around the foreign coalfields, and in the following articles describes, in a lucid and an intelli- gent manner, the prevailing customs in those countries. The Welsh deputation appointed to visit France, Belgium, and Germany, to make an inspection of the bathing arrangements in these three countries, have now returned home after an extensive journey and a most exhaustive inquiry. The deputation was made up chiefly of miners and miners' repre- sentatives, with a sprinkling of persons interested in the mechanical and technical aspect of mining on the Continent. It will be remembered that the suggestion of a. deputation to the Continent first came from Mr David Davies, M.P Llandinam, and, as is characteristic of this gentleman, he put. forward this idea with a scheme for effec- tually carrying it out. Mr Davies, I think, is the largest shareholder of the Ocean Company, and immediately on his announce- ment of this topic, he took the necessary steps to put his ideas into practical effect. The result was that one collier was selected from each of the Ocean Company's pits, to be accompanied by Mr John Samuels, min- ing lecturer at the new Technical School at Treforest; Mr Reginald Carter, assistant secretary to Mr Davies, as interpreter, and two miners from North Wales interested in a model village. The four other persons who took the journey with the gentlemer. already referred to, were a Mr Richards, architect, Cardiff; Mr T Davies, manager of a set of Cambrian Combine collieries; Mr Vyce, miners' ag<mt, Ebbw Vale, and myself. Another person who left with the deputation was Mr G D Jones, chief mechanic of the Ocean Company. The deputation left Cardiff with the 10.0 a.m. train on 23rd June, picked up myself and Mr Vyce at Newport, and completed the number selected by the addition of the two North Wales gentlemen at Charing Cross, London. Our number had now reached seventeen. We left Charing Cross at 2.30, and with the customary farewell to the guard, we found oursel ves comfortably placed in an open carriage quite suitable to our numbers. The few hours from London to Folkestone were spent in making the acquaintance of each other, and before reach- ing the pier we bad a fair notion of the tem- per and spirit of every one. On reaching the steamer it was perfectly clear we were not all good sailors. The rain started to come down in torrential showers. The wind blew very strongly, and the ashen faces of many of our number spoke quite eloquently of their innermost feelings. Of course, there was now no turning back, and we made the best of the few hours on the Channel by taking tea and in trying to appear as com- posed as the rest of the company. For one I was very pleased to hear when some of the party had sighted land, and in spite of the rain we were at once on the upper deck to catch a glimpse of Boulogne. FIRST IMPRESSIONS. I Our first impressions of this seaport town were not very complimentary, and we ex- pressed our views very freely. On leaving the landing we were pestered with dozens of men anxious to earn a few coppers by carrying our bags. For the moment we were not so anxious to allow them, as we were very suspicious of the foreigner on our landing. We were next hustled to the Customs to have our baggage searched. On entering the Customs House of Boulogne it gives one the impression of entering some menagerie. The shouting and bustle are perplexing to the stranger, yet most of this turmoil is created for no purpose whatso- ever. Our bags were examined (or, shall I say, looked at and marked), and we were then taken to one of the trains waiting alongside a platform, as if it had been pushed into some siding. Here we met the representative of the British Consul. He boarded the train with us, and remained until we had pulled up into the town station. From what I could gather, he had been responsible for placing us in the wrong train and a few words with him and the guard put matters all right. He had selected this train as being the most convenient for us, and we heard nothing further about it. I knew we were in a fast train by seeing a board with the word Rapide on it, and on making inquiries I was informed that this word meant the same as our "Express." We left Boulogne Station at 6-30 an.i travelled at espress speed for nearly 150 miles, but then had to change and take our seats in a much slower train. From Boul- ogno to Sens we had to change our train on two occasions, each of which left us with no improvement. On the whole, however, we had no ground for complaint, as we had travelled considerably from 6.30 until we reached Sens at 11-30 pm. We were met at the station by a cab, in which we placed our luggage, and then proceeded to the hotel on foot. Entering this town by night does not give one a very favourable impression. The lights were all out in the streets, and the rush from the station to the Hotel Des Voyageurs is not what we are accustomed to in some of our own industrial towns. Our sntrance to this hotel was made by the side door, in the middle of an old court- yard. It was perfectly clear that at one time this house had been the headquarters of the old stage coach, or perhaps a better description would be the old mail coach. On our entry we found the table laid for supper. For myself, I now began to wonder what kind of food would be laid before us. I had dreams of horseflesh and frogs, and possibly some very small quadruped as our diet at this place, and no one can imagine the relief I felt when the waiter showed such amusement when asked if the beef on the plates was the remains of some old horse. I was the only one of the company who wished to have tea as my drink. The others were satisfied with lager or coffee. I shall never ask for tea again in France, ar d shall always call for coffee in that country as the best substitute. Our sleeping accom- modation was not all we could desire. 4bout eight Qi the party had to go out to ) separate hotels. Four of these were quite satisfied with the places at which they stayed, but the other four were not. The other nine remained at the Hotel Des Voy- ageurs, three going upstairs on steps lead- ing from the courtyard, while the others stayed at the hotel p oper. On retiring we were informed that breakfast would be on the tablis at seven o'clock, and that we should leave for the station at 7-45 to meet the inspector of mines for the Sens district. (A long instalment in continuation of this interesting subject will appear next week.)
IBARGOED EX-SECRETARYI ARRESTED.
BARGOED EX-SECRETARY I ARRESTED. CHARGE OF FRAUD FAILS. I borne amusing revelations came to light at the Caer- philly Police Court on Tuesday in a case in which Albert E. J. Winstone, a labourer, of Bargoed, was brought up on a warrant charged with fraudulently ap- propriating the sum of Y.10 8s. 2d., monies belonging to the Bargoed Workmen's Sick Fund and Medical Aid Society. Mr T. J. Thomas, Bargoed, who ap- peared to prosecute briefly detailed the allegations. The defendant had been summoned to appear at the Bargoed Police Court on Friday last, but as he did not do so a warrant was issued. Henry Moses Summers, secretary of the Bargoed and District Workmen's Sick Fund and Medical Aid Society, of 22, Hill-iitreet, Bargoed, said he was appointed secretary in succession to Winstone on the 10th December, and since then had had difficulty in getting the details of the amounts from the defendant for the Government auditor, but when he got the books at last he went through them and found that X10 8s. 2td. remained unaccounted for. Defendant asked why he had not been permitted to attend the audit?- Witness replied that there had not yet been a Government audit.—Defendant said he re- ferred to the audit which was held at witness's house. —Witness said that he (defendant) could have atten- ded, for he had given him verbal notice that the books were going to be examined.—Defendant: I deny that absolutely. David Decimus Jones, 7, Vere-street, Gilfach, said he was the treasurer of the Society from its com- mencement until January 13th, 1914. The committee met every Friday to consider claims, which on their being approved, the money was paid over to the secre- tary. On the 29th October there were 11 claims handed in, amounting in all to X6 13s. 4d. In reply to the Bench witness said that no receipts were given by the defendant for the amount. The Bench expressed great surprise at this.—The Chairman, Mr C. V. Har. rison You hand money over without taking a receipt? —Witness It was so, sir but we have altered that since.—The Chairman You paid this £ 6 without get- ting a receipt ?—Witness Yes sir.-The Chairman: I am astonished.—In reply to Mr Thomas witness said that a cheque was drawn for X20, and the amount of claims paid out in this way from the sum in the house. The Clerk examined the cash books produced, and criticised some of the entries.—Dr. T. W. Thomas: Is yours an approved society ?-Witness: Yes.—The Chairman Then all I can say is it needs to be an im. proved society.—Mr Thomas They are doing so now sir. Witness then went on to explain that the 30s, for Joshua Lewis was for maternity benefit, and it was found that he was a single man.—The Clerk, Mr R. J. Evans What! Did you not get a certificate from a doctor or a nurse ?-Witness Only this maternity form filled up.-Dr. Thomas: Who signed it F-wit- ness It was filled up. Here it is.—The Clerk Did you give it back to him ?- Witness: 1 fom bound to do. -Mr Thomas: You received all your receipts from the claimant for .£6 13s. 4d. except this ?-Witness Yes.—The Clerk: Did you ever know such a loose way of carrying on business ?-Mr Thomas I grant it.- The Chairman This is an eye-opener.—Mr Thomas I cannot carry it further than the actual proof.—The Chairman The case is dismissed.
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ABERGAVENNY EASTER TUESDAY]…
ABERGAVENNY EASTER TUESDAY ] SPORTS. As is usual the Abergavenny and District Athletic Association have got an excellent response to their mammouth Easter programme. It is fitting that this meeting should be not only well supported by the athletes and others, but that a good programme should be submitted to the public, seeing that this meeting will make the 50th that this Association has promoted, and not upon a single occasion have they postponed a meeting. The foot events have been well sup- ported by athletes from all parts of the country. No doubt the tit-bit of the meeting will be the competition for the Vaughan Morgan Plate, pre- sented by Alderman Sir Walter Vaughan Mor- gan, Lord Mayor of London, 1908. In the three- miles open flat race, the entries include several internationals, and those of our readers who were present at these sports will remember the excel- lent race put up by J. H. Cruise, of Birmingham, and for which the Association gave him a special prize. Cruise is again a competitor for this trophy, and it is stated that he will put all his energy in annexing this it. He will, how- ever, have to reckon with several of the Welsh internationals. Cycling is also a strong event at Abergavenny, the grass track being the finest in Wales, and the entries include all stars of note. Gallaway and Whippet races are taking very strongly, especially the Whippet, all the class dogs of Wales and the West of England have entered, and it will be a rare treat to select the winner of this race. The railway companies are running special and cheap trains, and the sports are under the presidency of Alderman J. Straker (maer y venny), the vice-presidents being Colonel Mansell and Colonel D. E. Williams, the duties of hon. sec. being in the hands of Alderman Z. Wheatley.
A SHIP'S I
A SHIP'S I The Imperial Merchant Service Guild have received a silver medal and a diploma on vellum from the Royal Humane Society for presentation to Mr. A. G. Connor, chief officer of the British steamer Honam. Mr. Connor plunged into the West River, near Hongkong, to rescue the chief engineer who was being swept away by a swift current. Mr. Connor twice went overboard to the rescue, and kept Mr. Pirie afloat until the dinghy arrived. The muddy waters of the river are infested with sharks. Mr. Connor was fully clothed, and seriously hampered by a pair of rubber sea-boots which he was wearing at the time.
I ALLEGED LONG-FIRM FRAUDS.-I
I ALLEGED LONG-FIRM FRAUDS. I Extensive long-firm frauds were alleged at Newcastle against William Walton, alias Currie, thirty-four, who was charged with having incurred a debt to Thomas Riley of £ 3 6s. by means of fraud. It was alleged that defendant obtained goods from a Mr. Riley, of Nottingham, and had not paid for them. No business was carried on, it was stated, at the address used by defendant, who had a single room used as a receiving office, from which parcels were forwarded to an address in Lancashire. In August last defendant took a shop in Preston, and obtained goods under the name of Briggs and Co., and in November, it was alleged, he absconded. A large quan- tity of goods had been delivered in Newcastle, and a remand was asked for in order to in- vestigate a number of charges. The remand was eranted
Vi" SWRT.
Vi" SWRT. Who doesn't indulge in a mild speculation on the Derby, and what form takes the public fancy like a chance in a draw. Last year the Calcutta Turf Club alone distri- buted £ 125,000 in Prizes. "One of the best" promoters of this popular form of speculation is Mr. A. H. Maurice, who is distributing substantial Prizes on the Derby. The lucky drawer of the winner will receive £ 2,000, second £ 500, third £250, the one finishing last ttoo, in all 1,300 Prizes. Mr. Maurice's absolute reliability is beyoDil dispute" John Bull," Lotiiij^a's Weekly," Mirror of Life," "Sporting Gossip, "London Life," etc., testifying that he is "quite straight." His address is Birsfelden, Switzerland, where one must write direct for tickets.
ITHE MINERS' FEDERATION.
THE MINERS' FEDERATION. ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT CARDIFF. The proceedings of the annual conference of the South Wales Miners' Federation, which opened at the Cory Hall, Cardiff, on Monday, was presi- ded over by Mr Wm. Brace, M.P. (president), who was supported by Mr James Winstone, C.C. (vice president), Mr Alfred Onions, J.P., C.C., general treasurer, Alderman Thomas Richards, M.P., general secretary, together with the whole ot the members of the Executive Council, and deleg ites representing over 161.,000 workmen. THE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS. I Mr W. Brace, M.P., delivered his annual presidential address. He congratulated the dele- gates upon the increase observable in the mem- bership of the Federation, which was over 153,000. It was a matter of pride to him to hold office in an organisation that was larger in itself than any of the other constituent branches of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain. But, while South Wales both numerically and intellectually ranked high in the counsels of the miners of the nation, because of their low financial condition they did not command that respect to which they were entitled, in view of the fact that most of the districts with whom they were connected paid more money in the form of contributions in one week than the South Wales miners paid in a month, and they were thus able to accumulate large funds, and were, consequently, prepared for a forward movement whenever such a movement was necessary. It was now no secret that they were beginning to say to the South Wales work. men that the latter's financial condition was a weak link in the chain. He had no hesitation in saying that the South Wales miners would have been much stronger to meet the position that would arise in 1915 if they could have shown, as an earnest of their desire for reform, that they had decided to increase their contributions. He would not again be a party to asking that this should be done and whenever an increase of con- tributions was to be again considered the pro- posal must come from the mass of the miners of the district. I SURFACEMEN'S GRIEVANCE. I The President then called attention to the in- terview that had taken place between the repre- sentatives of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain and the Prime Minister on the question that the Minimum Wage Act should be extended to the surface workmen. He regretted that the Prime Minister was not sympathetic, but as a Federation they were bound to consider the posi- tion of the surfacemen, inasmuch as the settle- ment of the minimum of the underground work- men bad really accentuated tha grievance of the surface workmen. He also regretted that, while the Yorkshire and Lancashire and other coal- owners had met the representatives of the work- men and established considerable reforms in the surfacemen's wages, the South Wales owners had refused to consider the matter at all. Therefore, if the Government refused, as intimated by the Prime Minister, to consider the surface workmen as part of the underground workmen in minimum wage matters, but regarded them only as part of the general movement of other workmen for a minimum wage, it appeared that the next step to be taken was for a general eight hours' day and minimum rate of wages for all classes of workmen. Evidently there was only one language the South Wales coalowners understood they had no knowledge of the language of humanity, justice, or fairplay, but were only amenable to the lan- guage of power, and when the miners could use their power in these matters, then the Govern- ment and the owners, having failed to accept con- ciliatory methods, must be forced to concede the men's demands by means of the workmen's indus- trial and political power. (Applause.) Dealing with other matters, Mr Brace stated that the record of deaths by explosions and acci- dents in the Welsh coalfield last year was appal- ling. The Government had introduced another Bill to amend the Mines Act, with a promise that time should be given in Committee to consider the many proposals made by the miners for further stringent regulations, which he hoped would pre- vent a repetition of the appalling disasters of last year. PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION. I Referring to the political representation scheme, be pointed out that under the general scheme of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain for Parliamentary representation districts would only be entitled to run one candidate for every 15,000 members who were contributors to the political fund, and not on the basis of the mem- bership of the Federation generally. He, there- fore, impressed upon the delegates to continue to do all they could to bring before the workmen the fact that the latter could only secure representa- tion in Parliament, county and urban council's, and boards of guardians by being loyal to their Parliamentary fund. (Applause.) That being the annual conference, he thanked the represent- atives who during the year bad, by their example and service, secured such an increase in the mem- bership of the Federation. Mr James Winstone moved a vote of thanks to Mr Brace for his address, and Mr D. Watts Mor- gan seconded, and this was carried unanimously. TUESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. I The proceedings were concluded on Tuesday, Mr I James Winstone, C.C., occupying the chair, in the I absence of the President (Mr Wm. Brace, M.P.), who was detained in London by Parliamentary duties. THE OFFICIAL REPORT. I Mr Thos. Richards, M.P., the general secretary, supplied the official report, which in addition to the matters already deilt with, was as follows :— A resolution submitted by the Ebbw Vale district that instead of the annual election of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain Executive Committee successful candidates should hold office for twer years was carried. This resolution will also apply to the last ballot. The conference agreed to a resolution submitted by the Garw district that an endeavour should be made to secure a shorter working day on Saturdays. For the benefit of night workers it was agreed to hold the first Monday in May as a general holiday, instead of May 1st. This, arrangement, however, will not come into operation this year. A resolution from the Standard Lodge that "suffi- cient copies of the annual balance-sheet of the Central Fund be supplied, so that each member of the Federa- tion should receive a copy," was defeated. A resolution submitted by the Yiviam Lodge for the alteration of Rule 8, which provides for financial support of men on strike was defeated. The amend- ment sought was to the effect that "unless the matter in disptue has first been legitimately placed before the Executive Council or Conference, and thoroughly discussed on just principles." The General Secretary reported that he had been in commuication with the railway companies with a view of trying to secure the issue of cheap tickets for delegates when attending conferences. He regretted to say that he already had received a reply from the Great Western Railway Company stating that they were unable to grant this request. It was suggested by a delegate that the Company's Parliamentary Bills should be blocked in Parliament until they had acceded to their application, with which the general secretary agreed. The consideration of the position of registration agents v. as deferred. Mr William Jenkins, miners' agent, Avon Valley, made an appeal on behalf of the Workmen thrown out of employment by the stoppage of Duffryn Rhondda I and Cwm Merthyr Collieries, and it was resolved tu call a levy of 3d. to relieve the distress among the affected workmen and their families. OFFICERS. I There being no other nominations, Mr W. Brace, I M.P., Mr James Winstone, J.P., and Mr Alfred I Onions, J.P., were re-elected president, vice-president, and treasurer, respectively. MINING EDUCATION. I Mr W. L. Cook (Blaina) moved, and it was unani- mously resolved That this conefrence of delegates representing 160,000 colliery workmen employed in the South Wales coalfield emphatically protests against the proposal of certain education authorities in the coalfield to hand over any phase of mining education to the coalowners or any other private interest; fur- ther, we strongly declare in favour of a democratic principle that all forms of education, and particularly mining, shall be under the control of publicly elected representatives, and to this end we pledge ourselves to support our Labour representatives." A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the president and vice-president for presiding.
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I DUEL WITH SABRES. I
I DUEL WITH SABRES. I I HOW TWO POLES SETTLED A DIFFERENCE. Two members of the Polish colony in Paris fought a duel with sabres at the Grande Roue. Their names are W. Borkowski and L. Chwistek. Professor Georges Dubois directed thr fight. The combatants, who are about thirty years of age, fought, says the Times, with great energy. Suddenly Chwistek, with a swift, curved movement of his sabre, almost severed the ri?ht ear of Borkowski. The auri ?ctilar artery was cut, but the wounded man wished to continue. The combat, however, i was stopped, the wound was bound, and the two men shook hands. The duel was fought under Polish rules, the blade of each weapon being sharpened for a foot along its length.
DEATH IN A VESSEL'S FUNNEL.…
DEATH IN A VESSEL'S FUNNEL. I GRUESOME DISCOVERY ON LIGHTER. I The charred remains of a man's body, found in the funnel of a steam lighter at Paisley Harbour, were identified on Monday as those of William Laurence, nged forty, an engineer, unmarried, who resided at Renfrew, and had been out of work for a year on account of mental derangement. It is stated that Lau- rence made an attempt on his life last week with a razor. The discovery of the tragedy was due to the steam pressure of the vessel going down owing to obstruction in the funnel, as she was passing from the quay dcwn to the lower reaches of the River Cart. The crow poured in paraffin oil to burn the obstacle away, and were horrified later to pull out the charred remains of a man. Portions of the body were burnt to cinders.
BURST TYRE UPSETS MOTOR-CAR.…
BURST TYRE UPSETS MOTOR-CAR. LONDON DENTIST KILLED. I Mr. Julian Messer, a Wimpole street den- tist, died on Monday from injuries he received in a motor-car accident near Margate on Sun- day. The car was beim; driven by Dr. N. S. Finzi, a Marley street specialist, and Mr. Messer and Mr. Marcus Rudolph were with Ri-idolph were witli him. A tyre burst near Sarre, six miles from Margate, and the car turned over. Dr. Finzi and Mr. Rudolph were severely shaken, and Mr. Messer fractured the base of his skull.
SIMPSON'S CHEF DEAD.I
SIMPSON'S CHEF DEAD. I FAMOUS OLD ENGLISH COOK. I Mr. Thomas Davey, the veteran chef at Simpson's in the Strand, died on Monday morning from pneumonia. Forty-seven years ago he took up his duties, and throughout his long service he was regarded as a prince of cooks. Famous men of all degrees have dined off the meals prepared after consultation with him, and his short, stout figure, with its velvet cap and white apron, was well known to the customers. At the end of thirty-five years' service a testimonial was presented to him, which recorded, among other things, that dur- ing all that time he had been absent only six days owing to illness.
STARCHFIELD'S ORDEAL.I
STARCHFIELD'S ORDEAL. I NOT A CASE FOR COMPENSATION. I In reply to a question by Mr. Cassel in the House of Commons 011 Monday Mr. MoKenna sai(I he in-zis iniliiii, inquiries as to the re- marks of Mr. Justice Atkin at the Starchfield case. The Coroner did not admit the state- ments made by the learned Judge as to the conduct of the inquest. The Home Secretary further said that he did not think the case was of such a nature that compensation should be paid the acquitted man.
TWO MEN KILLED ON THE LINE.…
TWO MEN KILLED ON THE LINE. I KNOCKED DOWN AT LEVEL CROSSING. I Two men were killed at a level crossing on the Great Lnstern Railway near Broxbourne Station on Mo;.day evening. The 4.37 train from York to Lc idon was running over this crossing, when the men, residents in the locality, named Snell and Ramsden, were struck Thev had passed behind a goods train and failed to notice the approach of the express, and before they could get clear of the metals were knocked down and so shock- ingly mutilated that death must have been instantaneous.
MASQUERADED AS A CARTER.
MASQUERADED AS A CARTER. WOMAN IN STOLEN TROUSERS. An extraordinary case of a 8ir1 masquerad- ing as a man came before the Lancaster Quar- ter Sessions on Monday. Martha Alice Hod- son, twenty three, of Bolton, pleaded guilty to stealing an overcoat and a pair of trousers from a house at Morecambe, where she pre- sented herself in working man's garb and re- presented that she was a Midland Railway carter. She was arrested at Carnforth, hav- ing obtained a man's situation while wearing the stolen trousers. She begged the constable not to put her in a man's cell because she was a woman. A previous conviction under similar circumstances was proved, and she was sentenced to six months' imprisonment.
LONDON STREET PERILS. I
LONDON STREET PERILS. Thirty-two persons were killed by motor- omnibusos and ten by electric tramcars in the Metropolitan Police district during the first three months of the present year. This information was given by Mr. McKenna in the House of Commons in reply to a ques- tion by Mr. Kellaway. None of the fatalities, the Home Secretary added, occurred in the City. The total number of street traffic fatalities in the same area during the same period was 114, and in thirty-nine of the casea the victims were under fourteen years of age.
LOSS TO TEMPERANCE CAUSE.…
LOSS TO TEMPERANCE CAUSE. The death is announced from Portland (Maine) of Mrs. Lillian Stevens, the presi- dent of the National Women's Christian Tem- perance Union. Born at Dover (Maine) in 1844, Mrs. Stevens was in early womanhood a teacher, and she became prominently identi- fied in the early seventies with the temper- ance movement, of which she was always an ardent supporter. Mrs. Stevens was a lady manager of the Chicago Exhibition of 1892.
ANCIENT FEUD ENDED. I
ANCIENT FEUD ENDED. I After a fight lasting for a quarter of a cen- tury over the respective rights of the Salop County Council and the Shrewsbury Town Council, it was reported at the Shrewsbury Town Council on Monday that the feud had at last been settled. The county, in return for the borough surrendering its rights, agree to pay the Corporation E12,500 compensation. The struggle has cost the authorities con- cerned some thousand of pounds in litigation.
-GROG STOPPED IN U.S. NAVY.I
GROG STOPPED IN U.S. NAVY. I Mr. Daniels, United States Navy Secretary, has ordered the abolishment of liquors on board warships and also the navy yards and on the naval stations. The order even pro- hibits wine at the officers' mess, declaring that there should not be one rule for officers and another for enlisted men with regard to in toxicants.
I CELLULOID PERILS.-I
I CELLULOID PERILS. The report of the Departmental Committee on celluloid, just issued, recommends various precautions in the manufacture and storing of the article. Articles worn on the person, such as combs, hairpins, cuffs, and collars should not be sold without some clear indica- tion of their inflammable nature.
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