Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph and General Weekly Reporter for the Counties of Pembroke Cardigan Carmarthen Glamorgan and the Rest of South Wales

Larceny of Rabbits in Haver. I fordwest. Mr Joseph Thomas and Mr James Thomas presided at I a special court at the Shire Hall on Saturday, when a woman, named Lizzie Evans (who appeared in court with an infant in her arms), was charged with the larceny of I two rabbits, the property of Mrs Martha Shurvin, Quay Street, on the 8th November. Supt. Francis prosecuted. Mrs Ann Jones, Stone Masons Arms, said the prisoner came to her house on Wednesday and brought with her two rabbits. She asked witness to buy them and she did. She gave one shilling and a sleever of beer for them. They were the same rabbits (produced) as she handed to P.C. William Evans. It was in the morning between eight and nine o'cleck this happened. Beatrice Shurvin, daughter of Mr Joseph Shurvin, said she remembered the prisoner coming to the house. She had a child with her then. That was on Wednesday afternoon. Prisoner asked her to ask her mother if she (witness) might look after her baby. Witness went to her mother and she returned in ab)ut ten minutes. When prisoner went away she fell down. She seemed to be the worse for drink. There were throe pairs of rabbits in a basket at the time. On Thursday morning they missed a pair of rabbits. She understood information was given to the police. She was sure the pair of rabbits (produced) was the same as missed from the house. They were tied with twine. Mrs Shurvin, examined, corroborated the previous I witness. She valued the rabbits at 2s. By the Prisoner: She (prisoner) was in the habit of calling at witness's house. She lent her a basket once. Prisoner never bought a rabbit from her before. P.C. William Evans deposed that on Thursday he took the prisoner into custody on charges not now before the court. While she was in custody he received information about this case. Acting on the information lie went to the Stone Masons Arms, where ho received the rabbits (produced) from Mrs Jones. He charged the prisoner with stealing the rabbits. On being cautioned she said she never saw any rabbits. She was under the influence of drink at the time. Prisoner admitted taking the rabbits, but she said she had intended to pay Mrs Shurvin for them. She had Is Id to pay for them. She was always charged 8d each for them. To the Court: Prisoner said she was born in Swansea, but had travelled through all parts of the country, London, Manchester, &c. A fine of ;)8 and costs was inflicted with the alterna- tive of seven days in Carmarthen jail.

I The Newt Sheriffs. ¡ Uio annual ceremony for the nomination of High- Sheriffs for the counties of England and Wales (ex- cepting the Duchies of Lancaster -lid Cornwall) took j place (in Monday in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice of England at the High Court of Justice, London. The Morrow of St. Martins (the 12th of November) is the day appointed for the ceremony, but as the 12th this year fell on a Sunday the nominatiou ceremony was necessarily postponed until Monday. The following are the names of the gentlemen noniinate(I for this district Pembrokeshire.—J, John Evans, of Welston, near Pembroke, Esq. 2, George Powell Roch, of Butter Hill, Milford Haven, Esq.; 3. Henry Owen of Poyston, Esq. ] Carmarthenshire.—2, Beniamin Evans, of Llynderw, Westcross, Swansea, Esq. 2. Earnest TrÜbshaw, of Llybryn, Hazelly, Esq. j 3. George Powell Roch, of Maesygwyd, Llanboidy, Esq. (Mr Thrubshaw sought to He excused on tha ground that he should be absent OIl importaut business III Finland, but though Mr Mauisty pleaded his cause, stating that the business was not merely private, but affected companies aud many people, their Lordships declined to admit the excuse as valid.) Cardiganshire.—1, Edward Walter David Evans, of Caramant Hall, Llandyssi), Esq. 2, Colonel Thomas Lloyd, of Lyseron, Aberairon; 3, David Lloyd, oI Adprn, Aberbauks, ESfl.

Burton Parish Council. AX EXTRAORDINARY MEETING. SIR OWEN SCOURFIELD RESIGNS. The usual quarterly meeting of the Burton Parish Council was held on Monday night at the Burton National School. The proceedings took a rather extra- ordinary turn, in that Sir Owen Scourfield, chairman of the Council, resigned his position as chairman and as a member, and left the room. It appears that at a previous meeting there had been some unpleasantness between himself and some members of the Council regarding a new hedge which Sir Owen had put down at Houghton without having it sanctioned by the Council in the regular way. Much local interest was taken in the matter, and as a result the schoolroom was crowded by the people of the locality, who, apparently, expected a continuation of the scene at last meeting. Sir Owen's sudden vacation of the chair apparently took the meeting by surprise, and although a desultory discussion was carried on for nearly an hour no chairman was appointed. Ultimately, however, the vice-chairman took the duties of chairman. The following were present:—Sir Owen Scourfield (chairman), Messrs Wm. Morris, Ashdale M. Lucas, The Lodge; David Davies, John Clarke, Thomas Thomas, Burton Edward Browne, Wm. Elkins, James Roberts, Benjamin Gwilliain. Mr Young, clerk, was in attendance. RESIGNATION OF REV. MR. HARRISON. At the opening of the proceedings, The Chairman said he wished to mention to them something which some of them had not perhaps heard, namely, the resignation of their beloved rector, Mr Harrison. It was only a little more than a fortnight that he went to enjoy his holiday in London, and they all hoped he would be back among them soon. He was, however, attacked with a severe illness, and had been ordered by his doctors to live abroad, and certainly would not return to the parish, and had placed his resignation in the hands of the Bishop, and of the patron. During the five years he had been there he had never made an enemy, and had made himself hosts of friends. Non- conformists and Churchmen had all united in loving Mr Harrison, and both Mr Harrison and his excellent and amiable wife had done everything towards the promotion of the happiness of all around them. He was sure that Burton never had-good rectors as it has had-as good a one as Mr Harrison. He begged to move That this Council expresses its deep regret at the resignation of the rector, Mr Harrison, and hopes that the residence abroad will bring him back to health and strength." He was, added Sir Owen, our district councillor, and he had acquitted himself remarkably well. In due time they would, of course, have his resignation of that position, but until they got that they could not take any steps to appoint a successor. He was going to say that Mr Harrison was still extremely ill. MV T. Thomas said although he was not a churchman, he seconded the resolution. He believed Mr Harrison had been a good and true man in the parish. The Chairman asked those in favour of the motion to stand up, instead of putting up their hands. All the Councillors present stood up. CORRESPONDENCE. The Clerk read a communication from Lord Cawdor's agent, Mr J. P. Mousely, relative to the application of the council that Lord Cawdor should repair the road at Barnlake Point. Mr Mousley stated that he did not see why Lord Cawdor should be asked to do anything further. He admitted that it was in a bad state and might easily be put right, but he thought those persons locally interested should assist in maintaining a public pathway. A letter was also read from the Secretary of the Great Western Railway relative to the right-of-way at Barn- lake, stating that the matter would receive attention. In reply to the Chairman the clerk stated that this con. eluded the general business of the meeting. THE CHAIRMAN RESIGNS. The following items in addition appeared on the agenda paper:— Mr Davies will raise the question of Houghton Moor enclosure, and move a resolution. Mr Davies will bring forward a resolution askin"- the Local Government Board to protect, the council against intimidation. Mr Thomas will bring on a motion relative to open- ing the ancient footpath leading from Burton Church to Guildford via Williamston. "Mr Davies will raise the question of disturbing the surface at the foot of Burton Mountain by quarry digging and will move a resolution. The Chairman asked Mr Davies to proceed. Mr Davies said with regard to the encroachment on Houghton Moor he had written to the District Council in Pembroke, and Mr Harrison, who was their district councillor, had allowed that hedge to be built. Chairman Move your resolution first. That is gener- ally done. Mr Davies said the resolution was that he had written to the District Council. As to what they were going to do he saw by the papers that they intended to write to our chairman and asked him on what authority he en- closed the place. We would leave that entirely in the hands of the District Council until they got the answer. It was out of the hands of this council now. Chairman Have you any resolution to move? Mr Davies I cannot move a resolution to that part because it is out of our hands. Therefore, I consider Mr Harrison, as a district councillor, has not done his duty. Chairman That matter was disposed of in the council last time and cannot be gone back upon. I rule the whole thing out of order. I consider all the motions to- night on the notice paper are a direct attack on myself and my property and I shall take legal proceedings against all those who interfere with or trespass upon my property from to-night. I now resign both the chair- manship and membership of this Council. Good night. (Here Sir Owendescondod from the rostrum at which he had been seated and left the room.) Mr Davies I didn't think there was such a coward living. As vice-chairman I call on you (Mr Clarke) to take the chair. I have a statement to make. On the following Saturday Mr Thomas Scale received notice from Sir Owen Scourfield to give his under-tanant- that's me-notice immediately to clear off the estate for an insult. I want to know where the insult came in. I brought in that by Act of Parliament. It states in the memorandum that the adjoining landlord or lord of the manor or anybody else has got no right to straighten the side of the road. There were about 72 yards of new hedge put down. Was it on the authority of this Council or the District Council or the County Council or the Board of Agriculture. If there Was any insult it was the chairman and others who held up their hands to pass that at the last meeting. Mr Morris said Mr Davies insinuated that Sir Owen took what did not belong to him. Mr Davies: If you say that it is an audacious false- hood. Mr Clarke Others say I insulted him too. Mr Davies Why should we not stand up like men and not be like snakes in the grass. Mr Morris: Didn't you say these wQrds Ð Mr Davies: I did nqt. Mr Lucas I say you did, so we both enjoy our own opinion. You said you could not get your resolution passed at last meeting owing to intimidation. Where was the intimidation ? Mr Davies; What do you call that letter to Mr Scale ? Mr Lucas: But that letter was not sent before last meeting. Mr Davies No, but it was the Saturday after. Mr Lucas said the Council passed a resolntictn that they were satisfied with it. Mr Davies We know you were satisfied because you were employed on the job. You broke an Act of Parlia- ment and that will be evidence against you. Mr Lucas There was no intimidation then. Mr Thomas asked Mr Clarke again to take the chair. Mr Clarke said he did t know what to do or whether they were to consider Sir Owen's resignation genuine. Mr Thomas This I want to know—are we here to carry out an act of Parliament or to break laws? Did we come here to carry out the Parish Councils Act or did we not ? I am one that it we come here to break laws I leave. We broke the Act in the first beginning of it: We gave it over to o,ur honourable Chairman to deal with it. We should carry out the aw or chuck it up. If the law said there should be a hedge there let it be there with all my heart. Mr Thomas then proceeded to refer to the right-of-way from Burton Church to Guildford via Williamston which Sir Owen Scourfield had attempted to close up, and Mr Lucas had put up a board against trespassers. Mr Lucas I was ordered by Sir Owen Scourfield. Mr Thomas said there was a footpath that way and Mr Justice Matthews said once a road over a road. Mr Lucas had stopped Jimmy Palmer and George Cole and said didn't they know there was no road that way- that Sir Owen would prosecute them. Mr Lucas: And there is no doubt he will do it. Mr Thomas I will go there next Sunday, and I will go by the old road—through the held and down thiougH the flower garden. Mr Lucas said he had never known it as a public road. He knew there were steps in the Church wall. Mr Thomas asked what right Mr Lucas had to put up a board. Mr Lucas Nine and thirty years ago there was an old board there and what was that for r M-r Thomas: Very likely the same as it is there now for—to intimidate people. Which way do you go to Church on Sunday ? Mr Lucas: I go that way. Mr Thomas I see. Mr Lucas But, of course, 1 am a servant. Mr Thomas: If it is a public right for one man it is a pulic right for all. Mr Lucas said Sir John had given Mr Barrah and Mr Davies permission to go to Church that way. Mr Thomas: That is proving my case, Mr Lucas They asked permission and got i £ Mr Thomas: That is not nght. What right have they to stop'anyone ? What right have Mr Barrah and others to go that way because they were large farmers and others were stopped because they were labourers. He never used the place hin>self but people called at his house and wanted to know why it was that he did not speak for them. They put him there to speak for them. The public wanted to go that way and he said there is a road. Mr Lucas And I say there is not. Mr Thomas If Sir Owen was right I woud Support him, but when he is doing wrong, I don't care whether he was Sir Owen or Lord Randolph Churchill I would to against him; I would'not do anything wrong to any landlord in the county, but if they want to do anything wrong I am there to stojr-them "if I can. I say 4gLii4i that is a road for public traffic and old men that are in. their graves could prove it. it is our duty to keep it open, Mr Davies said' as to the footpath there was; knew better than Sir Owen that it wan a public path. He would not take anything from the Williamston estate, but ha woulc, n.jt'hotd up his hand and let it have I" foot that did not belong to it. Mr Lucas: You will find Williamston mountain belongs to Sir Owen. Mr Davies: How is it r How did he allow me to graze on it ? There is not a Boer in South Africa ever tre ited hiughshinen worse than our chairman troatod mo when he sent word that I should • q* uit his estate immedi- when lie -,e" lt %vord tlltt I should (iiiit his Ostite inlmelli- to ref.-i, to tlif, wilt of Sir (;3eu ^grandfather made in 1788 whici. set forth that pan. ot Cudlick mountain should be given fur free grazing to the Cudlich people. He asked Mr Lucas if Sir Owen paid a royalty there Mr Lucas Yes. Mr Thomas proceeds l(1 .emaik that L- thought he n;"ht III t;lkn payment for stones ?-.Jr i..i»rkc sajd i(- was a very gi^at pity that members of til;1 council <1illllli plain law which was as plan: as Mr Davies said if they had allowed the thing to be done property and entered in the minute book he would have put up his hand, ill favour of the hedge. Mr Thomas And so would I. Mr Lucas I must say it was a great improvement. Mr Davies Yes, but it should be done right. There is a party here that never did anything straight. I could not see where the insult came in. Mr Lucas said it was very plain. Mr Davies It is by the liles of you telling him what I did not say that causes all the trouble. The Clerk It is like this you know. There are men in this council who cannot afford to hold up their hands to oppose Sir Owen ? Mr Lucas I don't know. Mr Clarke: You know very well; and if there is a motion like this of Mr Davies it would frighten these men out of their skin. (Laughter). There are two or three of us who cannot be frightened. I say it was intimidation on the part of the chairman, and what are we to under- stand by his action to-night? It means that if you oppose me you will get notice to quit next week. Isn't that intimidation. Mr Lucas If it was said that way. Mr Clarke: That is what it means: anybody can understand that. We have the honour of our chairman at stake in connection with this council, but he would tell Mr Lucas that it was him and others voting illegally that brought all this trouble about. Mr Davies said he would clear out of the house, but he would not leave the parish. Mr Thomas I appeal to you not to bring Ireland into this parish. We have already had tenants evicted, pigs poisoned, and cattle maimed. What is to come next r- Landlords shot. May I never live to see that day, but it has come nearly to that. Mr Lucas I think landlords have been threatened years ago. Mr Thomas: I don't know they ever have been threatened. I should be sorry to see it, and I hope I shall never see one of them shot. Mr Clarke here assumed the duties of chairman, and moved that the question of the right of wav should be sent to the District Council. This was agreed to. It was also decided that a meeting should be called to elect a chairman, after which the Council broke up.

PEMBROKESHIRE AND THE SOLDIERS WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND. To the Editor of the Milford Haven Telegraph." Sm,- While the thoughts of all classes in this country are turned in anxiety to the War now proceeding in South Africa; whilst we watch with admiration and pride the deeds of valour of our troops there are many, I am sure, in the County of Pembroke who would wish to bear their share, be it large or small, in securing that the families of those who are fighting their country's battles, should not, while they arc on active service, be in need. A Public Meeting will be held at the Shire Hall at HaTerfordwest, on Saturday, the 2.5th of November, at two o'clock, to consider the best means of raising funds for this object. May I, through your columns, ask all who may be interested in this work, to attend the meeting and give it their support. I am, sir, Your obedient servant, CAWDOR, Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire. 7, Prince's Gardens, S. W., 7th Nov., 1899. THE WAR IN THE TRANSVAAL. LETTER FROM THE VICAR OF MISFORD HAVE. Sm,- Will you kindly allow me to say that the collections in aid of the fund for the relief of the Widows' and Orphans of our soldiers killed in the present war, will be made in the Parish Church, Milford Haven, on Advent Sunday, December 3rd, and not on Sunday, November 26th as previously announced. The Vicar of Steynton has kindly promised to preach the evening sermon. I am, Your obedient servant, EDMUND J. HOWELLS. S. David's College, Lampeter. A TENANT FARMER'S GRIEVANCE. Sm,- Being a constant reader of your excellent paper I was much interested in reading in vour "Do you Know column a few weeks ago a question asking why tenant fanners in Pembrokeshire were so often changing their farms ? Now, I can give a few reasons. (1.) That they decline to sign a certain agreement imposing con- ditions all in favour of the landlord. (2.) That six months' notice is a condition which the farmers of Pem- brokeshire, with the high rents now in force, can hardly appreciate. I give only two of the reasons which in- duce or compel tenants to give up their farms, but there are many more. Yours obedientlv, WANDERING FARMER. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SIR,-By the order of the Mayor I find that the Christmas Market will be held on Thursday, the 21st December, instead of Saturday, the 23rd. The effect of the change will deprive the employees of the different establishments of their usual half-holiday, and I there- fore suggest that the employers close the whole day on Saturday, or at the usual time, two o'clock, which will be a great boon to all of us, especially to those that live at a distance from their homes. Yours, &c., AN EMPLOYEE.

MILFORD HAVEN. Our readers are respectfully invited to forward us notice of births, marriages, or deaths, which we insert free of charge, the only condition being that they are accompanied with the name and address of the sender. Communications left at our Milford office not later than Tuesday noon will ensure insertion in the next issue of the TelcQrap.h. Every description of Plain and Ornamental PRINTING neatly and expeditiously executed at very low prices, at the '/elet/rap/t Printing Offices, Priory Street, Milford Haven. William Lewis & Sons Pro- prietors. WEDDING CARDS WEDBINQ CAEDS NEW SELEC- TION JUST RECEIVER—For specimens and prices, apply at the TelcgrapJ Offices, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven- NOTICE.—As previously announced Mr Henry Evans, L.D.S., R.C.S., Dental Surgeon, intends visiting Milford Haveu, at 36, Charles Street, every alternate Moudav commencing Monday, Nov. 20th, 1899. Extraction JfiU from 12 to 1 o clock, DETAL NOTICE. Messrs F. Owen & Co., Surgeon Dentists now attend at Mr Bev?ns. stationer ^U1'gPCh^ai.Kles Strrebetf MilfordHtv.en, every other Tuesdav. 12a, Charles Street, l\ilford&weu" e?ry other Tuesday. See lar?e advertisement. Consultation free. American Dentistry. Tee h fixed by the company's Patent Suction requiring no ?stoning. For eating and articulation they are equal to the natural teeth. C') TilE PARIS.-The llufortunate liner Paris, still retrains in Dry Dock, awaiting the repairs. It is believed that no attempt will be made now to let the contract until after the decision of the legal proceedings at present pending in regard to the insurance of the vessel. FISHING INDUSTRY.—Owing to the adverse weather the fishing during the past fortnight has been Sther disappomtmg. Te take has indeed been the worst experienced for a considerable tin\e, and as a result the priccs are much higher than they have been of late. VVitli the improved weather which appears to be settlingg down now better results are expected. THE WATER AND PAVING LOANS. Following the decision of the Trban Council at last meeting the pre- liminary steps with regard to the obtaining of a loan for the extension of the water supply, and to complete the pavinc of the thoro hfares, have been taken, and it '1; e.peote that the Local Government Inquiry vyill take place early in the new year. The dedaion-dr the Council in regard to these matter is generally approved of by the towns- people. A TRANSPORT SEEKS SIrELTEP.The transport ship conveying the 14th Hussars to South Africa, which left Liverpool early last week was obliged to Ft into M?ord Haven on Thursday afternoon owing to 'the stress of weather and illness tjf a number of the horse i on board. I 1 he horses suffered considerably from the very rough ■ weather they experienced and many were injured, The services of Mr Evans, V.S., Haverfordwest, were requisiti, oned and ne treated tlie animals. On Saturday all Avere sufficiently recovered to continue the journey and on that evening the transport left the harbour. THE SAILORS HOME AND MISSIONARY HALL. This new institution has now been opened for some time and its advantages are Jaighly appreciated by the dieep saa fishermen and sailors. It contains an excellent and cheerful reading room v.eil-supplied with current literature, anu reirerihmentB can be obtained on the premises. Provision is also made for lodging a number of men who are thus comfortable and well-cared for during their stay. The institution is managed by a com- mittee of local ladies and gentlemen. THE TRANSVAAL WAE.— "\VIJ,OW,S i-NA ÜRIIUS" Fuvi-).-A n\(!v.enent has been initiated on the Docks titch ),is f,,] it, object tlie' raising of subscriptions for the relief of the widows' and orphans of our gallant soldiers w-ho, are now' tighting their country's battles in South Africa. Tl^e scheme has met with approval from the must influential business gentlemen connected with the Docks, who have already shown their appreciation in a most tangible manner, and we trust that the fund may receive the unstinted support of all classes. Mr D. L. Thomas, manager of the L. & P. Bank, has kindlv offered to act as treasurer, and with the consent, of the subscribers it is proposed to forward the total amount of the effort tc the National Fund, which is being raised by tLe Lord Mayor of London. We venture to suggest that a similar movement be started in the town, as, the object is a worthy one and commends itself to. all ranks.

(, Dates to be. Remembered at! Milford Haven. j. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29.—Grand concert at Rehoboth Chapel, Hakin. fHUltSIHY, NovHM?ER 3?'TU,—?rand con- cerat the Miii'urd Natioual Schools. TllVUSDAY, DECEMBER 7'rH. A grand eutert:uument will be given by the children of the Hakin N :lhoual School on the above date. Full particulars will shortly appear. SCNDAY, DECEMBER 10th. Tabernacle Sunday School Anniversary. Treacher, Rev. J. TowJvn Jones. J IIIURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH. A grand Concert iu connection with the Tabernacle Sunday chüol will be given ill the Masonic Hall on Thursday, December 11. Particulars will shortly appear. The Glen-Spey ancl Strathmill Distilleries, situated hi the finest Whisky-producing district of Scotland, are the property of W. & A. Gilbey, and the Whisky is made from Home-grown Barley only and "Strathmill," 3/6, sold by W. & A. Gilbey's Agents in every town.

"BETWEEN YOU AND ME." I am pleased to note that Earl Cawdor, lord lieutenant of the county, is taking steps to bring Pembrokeshire into line with the rest of the country, in connection with the relief fund for the relatives of soldiers who have suffered, and, perhaps, died in the present war in South Africa. Pembrokeshire has been called Little England, beyond Wales," but in this matter, at least, we are not Little Englanders. Whatever people may think of the circumstances which have led up to the present situation, and however much we may doubt the wisdom of the policy which made it inevitable, there is at the present moment only one feeling and one hope in the heart of every loyal subject. And that is that now that the sword has been drawn, it shall not be sheathed again until England emerges triumphant, unconquered and unconquerable, from the conflict. That is no boastful or sentimental aspiration it is the necessity of the moment. Our supremacy in South Africa cannot be allowed to stand in any ambiguous position, and unq uestionably now is the time to define it. and put a period to the pretensions of aspiring rivals. At It is not given to all of us to go to the front and shoulder a riflo, but there are obli- gations no less bending, and I will add, no less sacred from which none of us are ex- empted. There is no doubt that much distress has been occasioned all over the country amongst the families of reservists who have been suddenly called out for active service. Then there are the hundreds of families who have lost brothers, sons or fathers, who may have been and were in many cases the sole bread-winners- these must not be allowed to suffer. It is the duty of the country to step into the places of those who have fallen and sustain and comfort as far as possible the families they have left behind. It is for this noble purpose that funds are being got up in every part of the country and it is evidence of the fullness of the public gratitude that the nation is responding with a generosity and heartiness which is profoundly touching. a- I have no doubt that Pembrokeshire will be DO exception to the rule. Not alone that, but I think it should even give a lead of its own. Pembrokeshire, as we are all aware, is well represented at the front, and thus we feel a nearer and a more personal interest in the matter. Therefore, I trust that the meeting convened by Lord Cawdor for next Saturday week at the Shire Hall, Haverford- west, will be numerically and financially a great success. The financial aspect must not be allowed to turn away those who may not be in a position to subscribe largely. I am quite sure that Lord Cawdor will quite as much appreciate the sympathy of the givers of shillings and sovereigns as of those more largely endowed with the world's goods. # The Assizes at Carmarthen last week wore comparatively tame. Pembrokeshire fur- nished the two most absorbing cases, namely, the Milford Haven Murder, and the Haver- fordwest Dog Con spiracy Case. The former was commuted to a charge of manslaughter and Mr Justice Bucknill sentenced the prisoner, Beddoe, to three years penal servitude. To the ordinary observer, Beddoe seemed a more fit candidate for a lunatic asylum than a convict prison, but the medical examiners thought differently. The dog case didn't last any time. His Lordship kept the prosecutors strictly to the indictment which was one of conspiracy, and as one cannot conspire by himself it was necessary to prove both defendants were implicated. This the prosecution failed to do and his Lordship directed a verdict of acquittal. Mr W. J. Jones, who had charge of the case for ttle defence, deserves to be complimented on his interpretation of the law. Mr Craven, the new master of the Pem- brokeshire hounds, is to be congratulated on the excellent sport he has been giving since he opened the season on last Monday week. Fixtures are made for three days each week, and good fields, good foxes, and good gallops have been the invariable experience. On Monday last the meet was at Williamston, where I saw one of the best gallops I have yet witnessed. The fox went towards Clareston, taking the pack across an admir- able country, giving neat fenoes which the field took without the least demur. To-day the tryst will be at Old Milford, and on Friday at Dolwylym. The Cottage pro blem is one which for some time time past has attracted a good, deal of public attention in many oj the rural districts of England. A writer in The- Daily News bases certain conclusions on the insuffi- ciency of cottage accommodation and argues that this is accountable for the great decrease In rural populations, and the consequent influx to the already overcrowded towns. Now I quite agree with this view, and no- where is this condition of things more notice- able than in Pembrokeshire. Who,, J should like to know, can fail to observe the deplor- able hovels in which oar country children are b.O^A and larought up? Sunshine and fresh air are admittedly the finest health producers known, but with windows only a foot square what sunshine can enter these wretched dwellings ? Again the clomb Solar- is productive of a miasmatic atmosphere in which the germs of tt^bercolosis thrive and multiply. Is it therefore any wonder that Pembrokeshire contributes a large share to the 250,000 consumptives said to oxist perman- ently throughout England and Wales ? I)r. Griffith in speaking before the Commission held in Pembrokeshire a, few- years ago con- demned the kind of Cottage to which I have referred,, but beyond an official record of the doctor's evidence, which long ore this has found a resting place in the archives of the Local Government Board, nothing has been done nor is anything likely to be done. 4< Residents of the quiet parish of Barton are not often treated to oomedy entertainments, b,ut 4t the Parish Council meeting on Monday night—a report of which appears in to-day's Telegraph-there was a rare amount of fim, although of a sort which we should be sorry to encourage. Sir Owen Soourfield, the chairman, furnished the first sensation by declaring his intention to resign his position in the Council, and suiting the action to the word he bolted right out of the building before the thunder-struck assem blage had time to realise the situation. Then there was a good deal of conversational cross-fire, in which Mr Dayies ted an attack upon Sir Owen, for what he alleged as his intiinidatory action towards himself. Mr Thomas, another j member of the Council, followed in a similar strain his vehement eloquence drawing forth the plaudits of his admiring constituents. While upon Mr Lucas devolved the duty of defending ° the chairman. -A- Without going into the merits of the question, or questions at issue, the whole busi- ness is extremely unfortunate and regrettable. There is nothing whatever to be gained, but everything to be lost, by a display of temper, such as has evidently been going- on for some tiuie between members of the Burton Parish Council. The Council was established for the management of the affairs of the parish, in which all are equally interested, and it is only by their joining together in the most cordial way that the best results are to be expected. The resignation of Sir Owen is particularly regrettable, and it is to be hoped that lie will see his way to reconsider his decision. As to the matters at issue, and the alleged grievances of mem bers, there can hardly be any doubt that if properly ap- proached Sir Owen would bo the first to sot them right. It is to bo hoped that a better state of things will prevail after the excite- rnont of the present has uassed away. [ THE IKVETEBAIE GOSSIP.

Special Telegrams to The Telegraph." We are pleased to inform our readers that we have made arrangements with the Central News for a complete service of telegrams direct from the seat of War every Wednes- day up to G p.m. This arrangement will place readers of The Telegraph in an exceptionally favourable position for obtaining the very latest and most authentic intelligence direct from the scene of hostilities.

TO-DAY'S WIRES. BOMBARDMENT OF MAFEKIN6 Boers Drawing nearer to the Town. [CENTRAL XEWS TELEGRAMS]. CArE TOWN, Sunday, j The latest news from Mat eking is tknt the Boers are gradually bringing their trenches nearer to the town. The place is now invested on all sides. The bombardment continues daily, enemy having one large howitzer, besides seven other guns. Supplies in the town are plentiful.

THE POSITION AT LADYSMITH Xothiug further has yet been issued from the War Office respecting the position at Ladysmith. It is understood that the bombardment still proceeds. The Censor it stopping nearly all news messages.

Christmas Puddings for the Troops. The War Office has accepted the offer of fifty thousand Christmas puddings from Lyons and Co., for troops in South Africa. < The puddings will weigh ten tons.

I FIGHT AT MAFEKING. 1100 Boers Killed and Wounded. I The 77 hck Mafeking correspondent telegraphs on Oct. 28th describing the attack on Boer trenches says that 55 men of D. Squadron Protectorate Regiment charged the enemy's position at the point of the bayonet. They fired volleys into the Boers entrenchment and then charged with cold steel upon their front with a flanking fire from the Cape police gun. Upon completing the circuit of enemy's front the squadron withdrew in independent lines. The Boers were surprised, but made a desperate at- tempt to drive back the invaders. Their rear trenches opened a terrific fire. The Boers could hv seen afterwards burying their dead all day. Their losses being estimated at 100 killed and wounded.

Tuesday's Reports. I It is reported to-day from Cape Town that the Boers have demanded the release of a certain Nathan Marks, who is detained at Ladysmith as a Boer spy. According to one account, President Kruger has threatened to shoot six British officers if the man is executed, but another telegram states that this threat is contingent limply upon his not being given up. In. any oase, Gen. Buller is said to have replied that Gen. White is entitled to retain the man until he gives a satisfactory account of himself. The bombardment of Ladysmith was continuing on the 10th, but it is stated that no serious harm was done. An interesting acconnt is furnished of a reconnaisance by the armoured train from Estoourt on the 9th iast under Captain Hensley. Some firing took place, but with- out serious result. News from Kimberley to November Sth shows that the Boer bombardment there is very ineffectual. The tone of the despatch is still buoyant, it being gravely notified that one cooking pot was injured iu the town and that the broken pieces of this article were sold by auction as specimens, some fetching as much as ;C 2. The Boers have now withdrawn from the Northern border, leaving themilway from Buluwavo open to the South to. a point within 100 miles of Mafeking. Disappointed in their attempt to secure the assistance of the Ba-sutos, the Boers are now said to be likelv to annex (for so long a time as Sir Redvers Bulled- will permit) a portion of the native States' ten-itorv. One chief appears inclined to supped litem, but the others remain loyal. The transpprl Itrrtannic, conveying the 2nd Royal Irish Rif.Gft. and a company of the R.A.M.C., 1,010 men all told, has arrived at Cape Town, whither also has turned up the Carisbrooke Castle with a number of staff officers and others. Pi^cs ttoval 11elsli Fusiliers have been sent on from Cape Town to Durban, together with other transports conveying infantry regiments and details.

— — 1 BIRTHS. On the 11th inst., at No, 70, St. Paul's Terrace, Porth, the wife of Mr Joseph Henry Pinnell, of a son. DEATHS. On the 11th inst., at North Gate, in this town, Mr David Phillips, grocer. Deeply regretted. On the 4th inst., at Windmill Park, Mr William Divies, (formerly of Upper Hoaten), aged 83 years. On the 10th inst., at Dew Street, in this town, at the residence of her nephew, Mr Alfred Lewis, Eleanor F. Cozens, reliot of the late Mr John Cozens, (late deteotive sergeant Liverpool Police) aged 74 years IN MEMOEIAM. In loving memory of our dear mother, Ann Matilda White, who died November lltli, 1,S",17.

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APPROACHING EVENTS No announcements unless paid for can appear under the above heading, except those for which printing or advertising is done at the office of this paper. TEMPERANCES HALL.—Tho annual tea meet- ing in connection with the Temperance Hall will take place on Thursday, Nov. 30th. CAXTATA AT WESLEYAX SCHOOLROOM. A cantata, entitled The Great Light," will be rendered at the Wesleyan Schoolroom on Thursday, November 23rd. J LOXDOX MISSIONARY SOCIETY.— The Iiav- erfardwest annual meetings of the above Society will be held on Sunday and Monday November 26th and 27th, when the Rev T. Rowlands, of Madagascar will preach at the Albany Chapel on the Sunday morning, and at the Tabernacle in the afternoon and evening. The Rev. J. Marriot, of Samoa and othere will address the public meeting at the Albany on the following Monday evening. Collections will be taken at all the services towards the work of the society. CONCERT.—A concert will be held at Wiston Schoolroom on Friday evening next in aid of the school funds. Mr J. H. Lewis, bandmaster, Haverfordwest, will delight the Wiston people with two cornet solos. An additional attaction will be the gramaphone. On Sunday, December 3rd, sermons will be preached in the Moravian Chapel, in aid of Moravian Foreign Missions by the Rev J. M. Wilson, of Londom. j Particulars of the annual public meetings will appear SQQrtly. 0 T I ALUVNY CTT.VPEL.—Rev. Owen Jacobs will preach a special sermon on Sunday evening next. Subject Asci: A Good Beginning but a Bad Endihg."

HIGH WATER AT HAVERFORDWEST. PAY- DATF. ?o?X EVEX. DAY. DATI:. :\0P..X EVE. Thursday ,]8 o.41 .Friday | ,? C..30 If\i¡r. >: d; NI 'Sunday 7.32 7. ') I Moudav 8.10 s.A Tues da'v.?.?" ?. ? S.;» L 1 4 ¡ J;'L i t'i 0". Lowest tides November 2oth.

w I Do You Know? That the old Welsh style of hat is still to be seen at Llangwm. That this is the season when the stone-spreader it abroad on the roads to the terror of unsuspecting cyclists. That His Worship the Mayor (Sir Charles Philipps) has invited the members of the Town Council to attend service at St. Mary's Church on next Sunday and sub- sequently to meet him at his town house. That the living at Llangain, near Carmarthen, halt been offered by the patren to the Rev. Evan Jones, B.D., curate of Hendy, Pontardulais, and he has accepted it. That the Queen has sent a present of £.5 to an Irish- woman, Mrs O'Keeffe wife of a Sergeant in the Munster Fusiliers who has seven sons at present in the Army. That her Majesty thinks Mrs O'Keeffe has every reason to be proud of her offspring. That Lord Harlech is now one of the few octogenarians amongst the nobility of Wales. That his lordship attained his 80th birthday last week. That Pembrokeshire cannot claim to be the birthplace of Lady White wife of General Sir George White. That Lady White belongs to a Cornish family, and her father was an archdeacon. That the Carnarvon Eryri Male Choir will appear before the Queen towards the end of the present month. That this tribute to Welsh musical ability is highly appreciated. That the Haverfordwest dog case created much interest at the Assizes at Carmarthen on Thursday last. That the dog "Rough" appeared in Court with a brand new muzzle, owing to the mueziing order being still in force in Carmarthen. That he attracted universal attention when placed on the table in front of his Lordship. That Mr Justice Bucknill seems to .have an eye to a well-bred dog. That the case did not last more than twenty minutes. That as a result of the proceedings the dog will be returned to the purchaser, Lieutenant Russell. That Mr Justice Bucknill was very strong in his observations, and said the Magistrates ought never to have committed the defendants for trial. That Mr W. J. Jones who acted for the defendants deserves to be congratulated as he used the same argu- ments at the Petty Sessions maintaining that there was no evidence of conspiracy to justify a committal. That during the last municipal year Llandovery bad the tallest member of the council as mayor, and this year the shortest was elected. That a singular wedding took place in North Wales the other day. That the bride took suddenly ill and was unable to go to the Church, whereupon the Vicar and bridegroom were brought to the bedside where the nuptial ceremony was well and truly performed. That the late Colonel DougIas-Willan was buried art his birthday. C That had he lived till Thursday last he would have been 84. That one of the chaplains who have gone out with the British forces to the Transvaal is the Rev. Mr. Bains, son-in-law of Mr R. Carrow, of Johnston Hall. That the annual dinner of the Neyland Cricket Club will take place next Wednesday evening at the South Wales Hotel, Neyland. That Mr J. H. Coram, J.P., C.C., will preside. That the dinner will be followed by a smoker when some well-known local musical talent will contribute. That dinner tickets costs 3s each. That the Burton Parish Council is likely to obtain an unenviable notoriety for its recent performances. That there is universal sympathv with the Rev Mr Harrison, Burton, on his sudden illness. That Sir Owen Scournold announced to the Burton Parish Council on Mouday that Mr Harrison has sent in his resignation to the Bishop. That I hope the letter of An Employee" which appears in to-days Telegraph will commend itself to the traders of the town in general. That a holiday at Christmas time is alwavs appreciated. That a half holiday on the Saturday would enable those living at a distance to get to their homes without the necessity of travelling on the Sunday. That the new Royal Yackt Victoria and Albert will be undocked at Pembroke Dock on Saturday. That the trial trip will shortly take place. That she will then proceed to Portsmouth to be fitted up. That one of our rural postmen is the happy possessor of six badges. That the Army Corps at present going out to South Africa numbers 49,000 exclusive of transport crews. That the Spanish Armada numbered 30,000 all told. PERIWINKLE.

NEYLAND. S >me hundreds of Remn mts in Flannelettes, Calicoes Liu.ngs. Dresses, Welsh Fiannels, ifcc., at about half the usiuil prices —G. H. BIDDLECOMBB, London House. BETHESDA BAPTIST CHAPEL.—A tea in connection with the above was held on Wednesday last, when a large number of visitors sat down to partake of the good things provided. Tho tea was given by the pastor's wife (Rev. B. C. Evans), the object being the augmentation of the new building fund. In the evening a grand concert was held, presided over by Mr W. E. Drake. The pastor opened the proceedings by a short prayer, after which the cnairman called upon MrsJ). Davies to give a pianoforte solo, which was creditably played. The next item on the programme was a song. The 'White Squall," by Mr D. Davies, which was very well sung, and to which the chairman referred as being very appropriate, as there were at the present time so many of our soldiers on the water c» route for the Transvaal. After this came another song, "The Gift." by -)In Mabe. This was excellently sung and r:re:1tly appreciated, Mrs :M.abe re- ceiving an encore. Tht next item was a violin duett, by Misses Owen and Harries, "The Gordon Polk-a," which was exceedingly well played, and reflected great credit on the players for the high standard of perfection that they had attained. These ladies also received an encore to which they responded. Mr John Davi es was next called on to give a solo, entitled the Children's Home," which was sung 1Il grand form. Then came a solo bv Mr J. Griffiths, "Nazareth," which was sung with great feel- ing and good expression. This was followed by another solo, the "Dear Home Land" by Miss Coram. This young lady, who possesses a beautiful voioe sang with her usual good taste. This concluded part 1 of the pro- gramme. The Chairman now rose to address the audience. He first referred briefly to the reasons why he thought that his position as chairman of that concert that evening was not suitable. His first reason was that he was a Churchman, but this excuse very soon vanished from his mind when he regarded it on the wide basis of Christianity. His second reason was that he had not long been residing in Neyland, and consequently he was not in touch and familiar with the inhabitants and the place. His third and last reason was that he was sure that they could have found a local gentleman more able and more suited to fill the position that he was that evening occupying, but, however, he should endeavour to the best of his ability to discharge the duties as well as he could. (Cheers.) Part 2 of the programme was then proceeded with, being opened with a grand piano,. forte solo by Miss P. Owen, A.V .C.M., and was followed by a splendid solo, The vision of the Cross," by Mr J. Davies. Next came a solo by Miss Coram, The Promise of Life," VOlT well sung". The next item was another solo, Glory to Thee, my God, this night," by Mr D. Davies this also being succeeded by a solo, 11 Killariiev." by Mrs Mabe. Mr D. Griffiths came next with the solo entitled "Daddv," after which the last solo, "The Way of Peace," bv Rev. H. Fytche, wa.s rendered. This was a splendid piece and well sung- A very successtul meetino- then terminated with the Benediction pronounced I)N- the Past-or. We hear the amount realised was £ 10. Appended is the programme Part 1 Opening piano- forte solo, Mrs Davies solig, The White Squall," Mr D. Davies song, "The Gift," Mr. Msbe: violin duet, The Gordon Polka, Misses Owen and Harries solo, "The Children's Home, Mr J. Davies; solo, "Naza- reth," Mr D. Griffiths: solo, "Dear Home-land," Miss Coram. Part 2 Pianoforte solo. Miss Owen, A.V.C.M. solo, Vision of the Cross, Mr J. Davies; solo, 1, Pro- mise of Life." Miss Coram solo, 4 4 Glorv to Thee, my God, this iii-ht," Mr D. Davies solo, Killarnev, Mrs Mabe solo, "Daddy," Mr J. Griffiths; solo, The Way of Peace, Rev. H. Fytche.

The Milford Tragedy. I TRIAL AT THE ASSIZES. VERDICT OF MANSLAUGHTER. The trial of the man John Beddoe for the murder of Gunner Hammett of the Glamorganshire Artillery Militia was the chief event at the Carmarthen Assizes last week and it was fixed to come off on Friday. Accordingly on that morning the the Court House was early crowded by a curious and expectant audience. The circumstances of the melancholy affair which have already been published were briefly these:—Beddoe who is a young man of about 24 yeMt of age, and a saddler by trade, was like the deceased a gunner in the Glamorganshire Artillery Militia, and was up for their annuaf =g in July last at Fort Hubberston near Milford Haven. Both, with seven others, occupied the same tent. Beddoe was a recruit and had previously been up for the preliminary training at the Arsenal, Swansea. He was regarded more or less as a simple fellow and was apparently made the butt of rough jokes by his comrades. On the date of the occurrenee the men in the tent had just finished dinner when one of them (the deceased) proceeded to sweep out the tent with a brush. Beddoe happened to be in the way aud deceased spoke to him at the same time striking him on the shin with the brush. Beddoe, apparently enraged, at once unsheathed a bayonet, and by a back-handed blow plunged thd weapon into the side of the deceased, penetrating the right lung. Death followed two hours subsequently. It was admitted that Beddoe was rather weak-minded, and otherwise was harmless and in- offensive. In the dock he bore out these characteristics. Wearing the prison uniform with his hair close-cropped, his appearance was not strikingly intellectual, and from the vacant, curious, and disinterested way in which he regarded the entire proceedings, it was perfectly obvious that he did not fully comprehend tho perilous position in which he was placed or the awful seriousness of the indictment against him. The plea of insanity, however, was not raised, as the medical men deemed him capable of understanding and fully responsible for his acts. Mr Justice Bucknill gave the case a most exhaustive hearing and the case for the prosecution was put with the utmost moderation by Mr Benson, Q.C. No evidence except as te character was adduced for the defence, but Mr Arthur Lewis made a powerful plea for clemency on his behalf. Mr W. Denman Benson liid Mr Lleufer Thomas (in- structed by Mr Gilbertson, solicitor, Pembroke Dock) appeared for the Crown and Mr Arthur Lewis and Mr J. 1IO(I Morgan, M.P. (instructed by Mr Colin Bees Davies, solicitor, Haverfordwest) defended the prisoner. Mr Benson, in his opening statement, recited the chief incidents of the case. John Beddoe, the prisoner, was a gunner in the Glamorgan Royal Artillery Militia, who were in training at Fort Hubberstone, near Milford Haven, on July oth. A brother gunner in the same tent was the deceased man, William Hammett. On July 5th, the day upon which the regiment was to be disbanded, seven of the eight occupants of the tent had dinner to- gether, after which Hammett proceeded to sweep the floor with a hand-brush, in order that they may lie down on their blankets. The men stepped out of his way in suc- cession, but when he came to the spot where Beddoe stood the latter did not move, whereupon Hammett pushed or hit him with the brush, and asked him to get out of the way. Prisoner did not reply, but turned round to the rack on the centre-pole of the tent, took one of the bayonets out of its scabbard, and, with a back- handed blow, struck it into Hammett's right side, be- tween the eighth and ninth rib, with such force as to make it penetrate the right lung. Hammett was taken outside, and expired within two hours. Directly the blow was struck Gunner Phillips, who saw the deed committed, asked the prisoner, "What have you done t" and he replied, I have stabbed him." Phillips then ran for- ward, struck prisoner on the mouth, and took the bayonet away from him. The bayonet bore the number 102, which belonged to Gunner Beynon, and not to the prisoner. The latter was, perhaps, looked upon as a man not of strong intellect, and was often chaffed in the regiment. There was no doubt, also, that he had com- plained to one of bis superior oiffcers of being teased, and in consequence he was biletted by Sergeant-major Yarrell in the tent next to his own, in order that he might be under his supervision. The men in the tent were also warned that if anyone was found teasing Beddoe again he would be sent to the guard-room. The evidence, however, would show that on the 5th no pro- vocation of any kind had taken place, except the slight push by the deceased man, and he need hardly tell the jury that the mere use of offensive words or teasing ges- tures did not, according to English law, justify any man using a deadly weapon in the way described, or could be calculated to justify a reduction of the capital charge. The statement afterwards made by the accused, that he was cleaning his bayonet, and that deceased accidentally fell against it, was improbable, as the bayonet was not his own, and he was seen by several men to deliberately draw it from its scabbard and immediately afterwards thrust it into deceased's side. Henry Morgan was the first witness called and in reply to Mr Thomas stated that he was a stevedore in Swansea; he wtt4 also a sergeant in the Glamorganshire Artillery Militia. He was present in July last with the regiment in Fort Hubberston in training he knew the deceased man Hammett for about ten years he was a native of Swansea and about 24 years of age saw his body which he identified. Witness was not cross-examined. John Phillips, in reply to Mr Benson, stated he was a gunner in the Glamorganshire Militia was present at the training at Fort Hubberston. He was in the tent with the prisoner (Beddoe), Hammett, Pole, Matthews, Morgans, Williams, Beynon, himself, and fatrich Farrel. There were nine of them in the tent. It was a bell tent supported by a pole, and round the pole were stuck the oarbines and between the scabbards of the bayonets. They had their meals in the tent- on the -3th July he remembered the dinner hour Beddoe was absent but came in when dinner finished. It was about twenty past one then. At that time all nine men were present. Deceased asked if he should brush the floor so that they might lay down their blankets. They all agreed. Hammett then began to brush the floor and when he came to Beddoe he asked him to get out of the way. He said get out of the way Beddoe and let me brush the floor." Did not hear Beddoe saying anything back to him. Gunner Hammett pushed Beddoe out of the way he had the brush in his right haud and pushed him. Beddoe then took the bayonet out and pushed it into his side. Hammett shouted out that he was stabbed he was bending down at the time; witness jumped down off the box in which they kept the food and took the bayonet from Beddoe and knocked him in the mouth he then ran to the Sergeant Major's tent but he was not there and he ran to the Sergeant Major of Brigade, he was not there, and he then ran back to his own tent and helped to carry Hammett out. He had the bayonet in his hand all the time, and gave it to Sergeant Barry. When he heard Hammett hallo out that he was stabbed witness asked Baddoe what he had done and he said I have stabbed him." That was before he had taken the bayonet or before he struck him That is the same ftuipber as the bayonet (produced). It was number 102 and belonged to Beynon. When Beddoe was asked to move by Hammett he had nothing in his hand—he did not nfttice. Beddoe was late for dinner but had finished when the brushing commenpd. Cross-examined bv Mr Lewis The tent was a small bell tent, about four yards across from curtain to cur- tain. Anyone standing in the tent could reach the rack easily by putting his htLlld up. Beddoe was standing up rather and Hammett was brushing behind him. Except one was near the pole he could not stand upright. There were in the tent at the time seven people altogether. He was looking for a pipe in his bag which was hanging at the top of the pole. Mr Lewis: You could not see very well. Witness: After they were quarrelling, or when Hammett asked him to get out of the way, I heard Beddoe pulling the bayonet out of the sheath. His Lordship You say quarrelling t Witness said he did not mean quarrelling. Mr Lewis Did he say it roughly r His Lordship Did he use the words in an irritating manner ? Witness I don't think he intended any harm. Witness, proceeding, sa;d deceased pushed him on the legs. He would not say he knocked him on the legs. You were the first to get hold of Beddoe ? He seemed utterly dazed, did he not 'r—He did not seem to know what he had done, Was Hammett close to you when he used the expres- Bion r-Yes. What sort of brush was itA hand brush, with handle about two feet long. Is it in Court ?—I don't know. His Lordship Was it such a brush as would give a man a tidy rap on the shin r- Yes Witness said the push knocked Beddoe up close against the pole and therefore close against the rack where the bayonets were. This was the first time he had seen Beddoe in training. He had known him for the 28 days. Beddoe had been his tent companion all the time. He never saw any harm in him. He thought him not quite so intelligent, but he was fond of preaching and talking about temperance and religion. Witness never had a quarrel with him. 11 Thomas Poole, examined by Mr Thomas, stated that he was ii collier. He was in training at Fort Huhbèrston on the .?th July. He occupied same tent as Beddoe and depeaaed. There were nine of them dining together, tat deceased went to next tent to get a brush and pontrqenced sweeping tent. When he came to Beddoe he said <* Out of the way Beddoe, I'm going to sweep," and he gave him a push. Beddoe made no reply and next thing witness saw was Beddoe going to the rack to fetch a bayonet with which he stuck Hammett. The bayonet was in its scabbard. Witness saw him do it. Phillips asked Bbddoe what he had done and Beddoe said I have stabbed him." Hammett was in a stoo'pingpositlOn. It was back-h?uded he put the bayonet in Hammett was stooping at the time. When Beddoe replied to Phillips, Phillips struck him. It was all done in a flash. The other men were standing up. No one fell. Ham- mett was led out of the tent. Deceased gave on his right side, but did not fall to the ground. pross-examined by Mr Morgan: The whole thing flztsh. Have you told us everything ? Beddoe was close to the pole 'r—Yes. Did you see Hammett do anything to Beddoe before Beddoe stabbed him i-No. Had Hammett got the brush in his hand ?—Yes. Did Hammett do something to Beddoe r-Only pushed him with the brush. And the effect of the push was to bring Beddoe up close against the pole?—No, sir, I didn't see him fall against the pole. Witness continuing, said all the men in the tent were close around. Prisoner was a quiet harmless fellow, and inoffensive. ■ Re-examined by Mr Benson: Beddoe was about four foot from the pole when Hammett came behind where he ivanted to sweep. It was after the push that Beddoe got to the pole. Saw him draw the bayonet from the pole. He was sideways to Hammett then. After he bad drawn the bayonet he turned round on the right to strike Hammett. That was the moment the blow was struck. Witness here gave a demonstration of the way the back-handed blow was given. Prisoner withdrew the bayonet and held it till Phillips took it from him. Morgan Matthews, examined by Mr Benson, deposed he was a collier and a gunner in the Militia, was m the tent with prisoner Beddoe and Hammett. Was there on the 5th July at dinner hour, saw Beddoe coming in late and having his dinner. Hammett began to sweep and he asked Beddoe to get out of the way. Beddoe diu m move and Hammett brushed up against hun. eld" then drew the bayonet from the rack and stuck it m Hammett's side. Witness heard Hammett say he was stabbed. The whole thing was done in an instant. Isaac Morgans, furnace man, in reply to Mr Thomas, said he was a gunner iu the Glamorgan Militia, and corroborated the previous witnesses. <:> Cross-examiued by Mr Lloyd Morgan: Witness said he agreed with the other witnesses that the whole thing happened in a flash. Wm. John Williams deposed he was a gunner in the Glamorganshire Militia, and was present at last training, and ocoupied same tent as prisoner and deceased. Prisomer was ten minutes late for dinner. Hammett was sweeping with a brush. He called it a crumb brush. Witness was proceeding to give an illustration of what occurred with some gestures, when a titter of laughter passed round the court. His Lordship: If this occurs again I shall clear the court. It is a shame that men should be found guilty of laughing where a man is tried for his life. I see who it is well enough at the back of the court. Witness having been asked some further questions, displayed a certain levity in his replies and laughing at counsel. His Lordship (severely) From what I observe and from what I smell you had better let this man stand down. No man should be put in peril of his life on such evidence as that. Stand down, sir. Sergt.-Major Douglas Reid, Royal Glamorganshire Militia, said he was in the training at Hubberston received information that a man was stabbed on 5th July. Beddoe was in the guard room. Hammett was lying outside the hospital marquee. I said to Beddoe, This is a bad business, how did it happen ? He said, I was cleaning my bayonet and Hammett fell against it." Witness observed that the prisoner Beddoe was cut about the mouth, and asked him what did it. He replied that Gunner Pbillips had kicked him in the mouth. Informed prisoner of Gunner Hammett's death and he said, Well, it was his own fault." Prisoner was a recruit. He joined at the Royal Arsenal, Swansea, about 70 days previous. He was there prior to the 28 days in camp. During that time he had known prisoner and he (prisoner) had spokeu to him about the way he was treated. To His Lordship From what I observed I thought it my duty to issue an order. I ordered the permanent staff and militia staff if they saw any of the men inter- fering with or tantalising Beddoe that they were to confine them. Did you consider that a proper order to make from information that reached you ?-I did, sir. Cross-examined: Prisoner was perfectly inoffensive aud harmless, and most willing. Sergt.-Major Wm. Henry Yarroll sworn, deposed he wae Sergeant-Major of the prisoner's company, while at Hubberston prisoner occupied the tent next to his. His Lordship From something you had heard?- No, I thought the man not exactly capable of looking after himself, so I put him there to look after him. Had you observed anything about his treatment ?-I noticed at the Arsenal that the men got on to him- jeered him. Cross-examined: In my opinion I considered him rather weak. He was very quiet, peaceable, and harm- less, but not particularly strong-minded. Sergt. Barry, of Glamorganshire Militia, dock labourer, of Swansea, said he received the bayonet from gunner Phillips. He handed it to P.S. Brinn. P.S. Brinn, Milford Haven, deposed that he received the bayonet, and it was in his possession ever since. He arrested the prisoner and cautioned him, and he made no statement. Dr. George Griffith, surgeon, Milford Haven, deposed he was in charge of the Glamorganshire Militia. Was sent for after one o'clock and found deceased in a tent nearly pulseless. Found bleeding from the right side from a punctured wound. Gave orders that he should not be removed, but kept in a recumbent position. Stayed with him till he died a couple of hours afterwards. During that time he spoke, and witness told him the dangerous condition he was in. He died about 4.35. He made, subsequently, a post mortem examination. Death was due to hemorrhage from a punctured wound between the 8th and 9th rib, penetrating the lobe of the right lung about two inches. The wound was in an upward direction. The actual puncture was about an inch, it was such as would be produced by the bayonet. It would require a certain amount of force to penetrate the lower part of the 8th rib was marked as if the weapon had grated against it. Dr. E. It. Williams, medical officer Carmarthen Jail, deposed that he had prisoner under observation since his committal. He had been asked to form an opinion as to his mental condition. He considered him mentally sane, and was so when admitted. He had marks on the head, a bruise on the bridge of the nose, both lips were swollen, and he had a contusion on his left shin. The wound on the shin was such as might be inflicted by a brush. There was no doubt the wound would cause considerable pain. Rev. Jenkin Evans, Pontfaen, deposed, in reply to Mr Morgan, that he knew the prisoner for many years. He was a perfectly quiet inoffensive young man, who would not harm anyone. Mr David Jones, Tregaron, said he was a saddler, and prisoner had been in his employment for about six months six years ago. He was very quiet and harmless. Mr Benson said it had been intimated to him that the plea of insanity would not be raised and that no evidence would be called for the other side. Mr Arthur Lewis then addressed the jury at consider- able length pointing out their duty. There were three alternatives open to them. To convict on the capital charge, to find him guilty of manslaughter, or to aquit him. The facts of the case were not seriously in dispute although he might refer to the way in which some of the witnesses gave their evidence and to a disposition—he might say to a disposition to a tendency-against prisoner. He pointed out that in case of murder there should be malice shown, and in this case he appealed to them to say that the blow was given without intention to harm or without the least premeditation. His Lordship in proceeding to charge the jury paid a high compliment to the way the case for the Crown had been conyucted, and the ability which had been displayed in the appeal for the prisoner. It was not necessary for him to tell the jury that the punishment of murder was death and that their verdict when once given was irrevocable. At the same time it was his duty to remind them that it was their duty to find a verdict according to the facts and nothing should tempt or frighten them from that. The offence of murder as had been pointed out by learned counsel, was the taking the life of another maliciously aud wilfully. Malice might be either expressed or implied. If on the other hand a man used a deadly weapon as the outcome of passion or heat of tem- per, without contemplating the wickedness of the act or on provocation, then it might be manslaughter, With regard to the prisoner's sanity they should consider him as a person of sound mind, that is to say that he knew the act he was doing and that he knew that act was wrong. But when they went to consider the amount of provocation they should also remember what sort of man this was, and the amount of intellectual power he had. It had been stated by those sergeants that he was not a man of strong intellect and they in their kindness of heart had made arrangements to care for him by having him near them because he could not look after himself. His lordship then went into a minute account of the evidence emphasising out the chief points to the jury. The Jury then retired, and after twelve minutes ab- sence, brought in a verdict of manslaughter. His Lordship, addressing the prisoner, said the Jury had found a very proper verdict. They had taken a merciful and a proper view. The prisoner had taken the life of a fellow creature, and though he might have been badly treated that did not justify him, and he (His Lordship) should punish him severely—not only to punish him but to deter others. The sentence of the court was that he should go to penal servitude for three years only.

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