Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder

f POISON IN THE GOOSE, I THE DISTRESSING AFFAIR AT SWANSEA SAD DEATH OF A LOCAL MINISTER'S I SON. RESUMED INQUEST ON THE BODY. The inquest o nthe body of the little fellow Emrys James, son of the Rev. W. James, the respected pastor of Ebeneser Chapel, was re- sumed on- Thursday afternoon before Mr. fid- ward Strick, at 14, Woodlands-terrace, the resi- dence of the deceased parents. Only formal evidence of identification, it will be remembered. was taken on the last occasion. Airs. Hannah James, wife of the Rev. Wm. James said that on Tuesday week the deceased, who was in very good health, took a little cold goosa for tea. It did not appear to be decom- posed, but looked and tasted perfectly good. All the other children had a little too. Between two and three o'clock the following morning two of the children began t ovomit. The vomiting was continued on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday witnes sent down to Dr. J.in Evans, of Page-street, for some medicine, and gave it to the children, all of whom got over the effects with the excepfio nof the deceased. Dr. Eva.ns came up on Wednesday, and cou- tmued to attend the deceased up to the time of his death, which took place at five minutes past three on Friday jnorning. Airs. Jane Jackson-, wife of William Jackson, 15, Woodlands-terrace, deposed that on Tuesday week she sent in to Mrs. Jamas the parts of two legs, a. wing, and a piece of the neck of a goose. She partook of it slightly with her sister that day, and her husband ate a good deal of it for dinner. Witness and her sister were slightly affected on Thursday, but her husband became very ill, and was still indisposed. She did not notice any peculiar taste about the goose when she ate it. She was affected with slight diarrhoea, but this soon passed off. They par- took of the goose on Sunday and Monday but with no ill results. Dr. John Evans, of Pagefield House, said that- I on Wednesday, the 20th inst., between ten a.nd eleven o'clock, the Rev. W. James came to his house And stated that his family had partaken of a goose, and that they were ail more or less indisposed. He wished to obtain medicine to relieve them, and witness gave him some. Late the same evening Mr. James called upon him again and asked him to visit the family. Wit- ness went to the house, and en arrival examined the five children, Airs. James, and the servant, and found them all suffering more or less from pain and sickness, and in most cases diarrhoea, the deceased being the worst. He was- of opinion that all were cases of severe irritation, occasioned by partaking of indigestible food. He visited the house again on Thursday morning, and found most of the children better. Deceased, too, appeared to have improved. The same evening he paid a second visit to the house, and, to his great astonishment and alarm, found the deceased almost pulseless and in agonising pain. He went for his partner, Dr. D. E. Evans, and they remained for some time in the house. Wit- ness subsequently left, but Dr. Evans stayed until one o'clock on Friday morning. They aT), plied artificial heat and nourishment, and the pulso improved, and there was some hope, but deceased expired about two hours after Dr. Evans left. "On Saturday morning," continued witness, "in conjuuct-io nwith Dr. Evans, I iiiwi e a p- t moi-f-cr?i e x made a poet mortem examination, with the fol lowing result; Opening the bowtls and examin- ing the stomach we found that it had collapsed entirely. It was almost empty, and contained only a small teaspoo-nful or less of a dark fluid. Hia intestines were also comparatively empty. On the surface of the intestines and stomach I fcund marked patches of inflammatory mischief, pciniing undoubtedly to some irritant poison. Having seen the analyst's report," dded wit- ness, "I consider death due to ptomaine poison- ing. By a Juror: It was a most painful poison. There was no perceptible decomposition of the goose so far as witness could ascertain, but there were no remains that he could examine. Air. C. A. Seyler, analyst for the borough, saiu he had examined the stomach and intestines cf the deceased. There was very littlo in the stomach, but rather more in the intestines.. Jtie washed out the contents of the stomach and in- testines mixed them, and ecamined them for marked poisons but they were absent. He also examinde for indications of stryclmine poison, but those aJso were absent. There were evi- ?.;ut tILo,?e al so were abs?-nt. --Llere we,e evi- were not conclusive. The jury retained a vrrdicfc to the effect- that deceased died from ptomaine poisoning through misadventure.

SELLING THE FOOD FOR ISEL"L? AING Tilti-, -FOOD F()P?. I  SHOCKING CRUELTY CASE. [ POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS. At the Swacsea Police Court on Thursday morning, before Mr. J. C. Fowler (stipendiary), [ Mr. Bradford and Dr. Latimar, J ohn and Phoebe Beer, 89, Orchard-street, were charged with neg- lecting thcis- two children, Bertie, aged 8, and Charles, aged 2 years. At the outset tile male prisoner said he would rather be tried at the Quarter Sessicire, but his wife wanted the case deait with summarily. Inspector Pearce, of the M.S.P.O.O., gave his evidence as follows; "About quarter-past ten, on the 15th of the present month, I visited defendants' house at 89, Orchard-street, Swansea. Aly visit was in consequence of a complaint from the female de- •.endant. They occupied two rcoms, one up amd one downsta.il s. There was no cne in tlwse rooms, but I found the youngest.child, Charles, agsxi two and a, half years, in the street, about a iiin-dred yards frcm the house, it was raining at the time, the child was wet through, and I toox it back to its home 2r.:d examined it. It was fairly-well nourished. Its body was ouvcted all over with rash and blisters, similar to tjiat caused by vermin bites. The rash was so thick rdl over the child's body that you couldn't put finger on a piece of sound fies-h. The back of the child's head was covered with scab. and the hair was niattcd to the scab. The child was clothed with a frock, petticoat and cnemise. These were- wet through, omitted an offensive smell, and were full of body lice. I then exam- ineu the two rooms of the house. The one dowtj- contzti--? d it ta b ,e K<.iiiS containid a ta,ble and two chairs, th" floor 0eÍ11g covered with dirt and excrement. The fpstairs room contained a bedstead with a mat- tress and Ded, the latter being saturated with wet and smelling abominally. There were three pieces cf bed covering in a clamp and filthy state. rhe floor was covered all over with excrement, ard underneath the bed was a pan full of tho same matter, which had evidently been there a considerable time. I waited in the house vdth the child from 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. In- spector Gardner, who was passing, and a police constable calall in at, my request. A few minutes after another child nemed Bertie came home from school. I examined him and found he was thin, looked ill, his clothing was dirty, smelt offensively, and wae v'(arainous. Soon after 12,30 a Mrs. Fuller came into the house, and I left the baby in her charge. About 7 p.m. the &anie day 1 saw the male defendant and told him how I found the cnildren and his home. also reading over his wife's statement to ma He replied "The people I am living with can prove different. I cannot live with her. She iias pawned the bed-clothing, the children's things, ray clothes, and my tools, and she drinks every penny she can get hold of. I have had to fetch the police to her, and she has been locked up for drunkenness. She used to come in often at midnight, and sometimes stayed out all night, and even sold the food for drink." Further revolting details were submitted by Inspector P-earce, Ex-Inspector Gardner cor- roborating as to the state of the rooms when he visited them, and as to the vermin on the child's body. Several neighbours were called who proved "hat the female defendant pawned the bedclothes for drink, including Mrs. A uiler, who kept the house where defendants lived. The latter gave a pitiful story of tho neglect of the house and children. In answer to the charge, the male defendant said "During the last two years I have had to pay for the win down she broke when drunk. I bought a coat for the child, but everything that could be pawned was got rid of. Food has been taken oat at various mes. She even set fire to me in bed, and I was laid up for five weeks. She has sent to my friends for money and had it un- known to me. She left me a month ago and I have not seen her since. I have washed and cleaned the children to the best of my ability, also getting them clothes, stockings, and boots. it was after she left that she sent tne inspector to the house. Phcebe Beer,in her statement, said'Ths children had no clothes to pawn. I haven't had the handling of any money for years. I got to out and keep myself. He used to come home and beat me, and if I took any food he would spit on my plate and say 'io.u cow, I won't keep you. I am. not married to you. You are aotnmg but a flaming w He would tie my hands behind my back, spit in my face, beat and pinch inel, often saying 'If you don't clear out I'll be hanged for you. Both defendants were committed for trial at the next quarter sessions.

At the ordinary general meeting of the hwansaa Association CLuh, held on Monday evening, the following players were picked to p,'aters -%vere pi&-ed tc,, oppose Brecon on Saturday neuct-: Goal. Thomas; backs, Johnsun amd Evans; half- backs, Edwards, 11-atkirs and Rees forwards, Brown and Riddell (right wing). Newton (oentreJ and Robmsoa fbmft (left wing).

I BRIDGEND DISTRICT .1. ..l\; .t .1 .ü, COUNCIL. I PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE THE GAS- WORKS. A PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD. A meeting of the Bridgend Urban District Council was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. W. McGaul presided, and there were also present Messrs. W. Francis, M. Davies, D. H. Lloyd, Yonverth Thomas, W. M, Richards, 0. Shep- pard P J. Thomas, and W. Buckley. At the outset the attendance was so small that on the suggestion of the Chairman, the .special meeting to consider the proposed pur- chase of the Ga.s Company's undertaking was put back for a time.—Regarding the complaints of barbed wire cn gateways in the Newbridge Fields it was decided that the Chairman should see Mr. Miorgan David with a view to getting the wire removed.—Mr. Richards submitted the report of the Finance Committee, which showed a balolice ici hand of £238 10s. ld.- The report was adopted.—The minutes of the Works Committee were moved by Mr. W. Francis. They recommended the peering of several minor plans, and that a communication from the Loca.l Government Board on the sub- ject of bve-laws be referred to the Bye-laws Committee.—X]ie minutes were seconded by I Mr. M. Davies amd adopted.—The Allotmente Committee had. no report ho submit-—The Sur- veyor (Mr. William Williams) reported that he had opende the drains in Brackla-street- as omered, and found them in such a state th&t lie recommended that the owners be requested to put them in proper condition. Regarding a number of iv.c.'s -in the same street, he recommended that the owners be ordered to pat in a, proper flush/tag apparatus. Similar recommendations were included in the report in regard to Oddfellows'-row, whc-re, tlia cl-rains and w.c.'s were also out cf order.—• It was stated by the surveyor that in regard to Nee. 1 toi 10, Brackla-street, Mr. Warrington had undertaken to do the work. and it had been commenced.—In regard to the other part of Brackla-street it was stated that the ques- ticn was the drains and the connection with the w.c. s mi. the removal of filth. The old Local Board did the work before and charged it, and there was an opinion now that the teropterty owner should not be charged.— The Surveyor said the Council could spend tne money and charge it on the rate to abate a nuisance.— £ «_•. Thomas moved that the sur- ve-yer attend to the matter in regard1 to the drams, and this was agreed to, any nuisance in regard to defective pavement, etc., and flashing of w.c.'s to be done by the owners.— Respecting Oddfellows' -row it was decided that the surveyor get out an estimate in regard to one portion of the work, while another portion was reported as being attended to. Notices were ord-ered in respect cf the rest.-The standing for the Chair- man to move that future meetings be held at 6 p.m., which was agreed to.-iVr. J-oilu ALen, cf the Britannia, Theatre, wrote asking for am extension of time of the licence for a month.- No complaints were imported and the licence was eijtendled'.—Constent was given to the Joint Sewerage Beard to use the plans owned by the Council if inecessary to assist the en- gineer Wiia is to pr-apare a, report on the d-ain- age of the district -It was decided tc),charge the Infectious Diseases Board the same rent for the Council Chamber as other bodies.— The new rate-book was ordered to be signed. -nie business of the special meetinjr was then tiiien. Mr. Lloyd was the first speaker, and said he belipved in pu-biic bodies acquiring and cwming gas and water undertakings. Be dirt not think that point could be contested, and he complained: cf information being published in a local paper in such Q¡ way as to preiudice the people against the purchase. Judging by the past increase of the town, the purchase of the gas works would be a good think for the ratepayers. Tlie speaker went cm to enu- merate places where the gas works, owned by the locil authority, returned profit.s. These piaces included Devizes, Abergavenny, Pnntv. pridd, Rornoastle, Wantage, Conway, Cleaton Mo oi Matkck. Bath, Southt Chester- field, Ashbourne, etc., places with which Bridg- end might be compared. The Bridgend Gas Company was said to wrn a net profit of £ 2,000. If they bouZbt. th8; crmeem at 17 years' purchase it would be which would leave a net revenue of repav- iIJg £1.óÛ. If it were 22 years, a.t £44,000, it would leave a net revenue" of E.29,0 17s. 6d., and repaying loan and interest fif El,709 2s. d. Ine article in their "leading light" must be inspired by an inspired party, but the Council had to serve the l-L 'a, ?a bodyI rather tha.n parish in-Ai,,idac t-I b. E,, be- lieved tha.t 'che,-v,Ould result in benent and that they would make a profit, which would re1i2ve the rates. He moved that a Bill be relilove the ra..bes. ICie moved that. a BM be the Gas Company's undertaking.—Mr. P. J. Th.om&s, though not SE,,?g things quite so rosy a.s Mr. L?oyd, believed it wou:d be good for the town, and lie seconded the motion. lie did not object to a paper showing them the other side of the matter.—-Mr. Bucklv moved that no action be taken till the matter had been before a. meeting of ratepayers.—The Chair- man pointed1 out that e. public meeting would be caled if the resolution were passed, and the resolution would then be submitted to the ratepayers.-—Mr. M. Davies agreed with the municipalising of concern.? of that sort, and thought it would' be a commercial success. Mr. Shenpard, ,is a director cf the comnsny, said he should not vote, but it seemed to him that outside opinion was against the SCherile.- Richards, a shareholder, said he not vote. The final issue, of course, would be with the ratepayers.—Mr. Lloyd, respecting the allegation of "rushing, said there wacj a time to take everything cr leave it, and he thc-urrht it was the time to acquire the Bridgend GRS W^ orks.—There was no seconder cf the amend- ment.—Messrs. Sbeppsrd and Richards did not vote, Mr. Buckky was D<èutral, Hr. Y. Thomas w.?? a.?in.t.. and Messrs. M<-3a? L?yd, M. Da\;êS, P. J. Thomas a¿ W? France were for the resolution, which was carried.—The Chairman said he had received a requisition to call a public meeting, anc this would be fixed when the necesnarv notices cjiild he issued',—The Clerk was instnioted to retain Sir. Channel, Q. O., for the Coiiffiil in the Co sLe-street' improvement appeal.

CANAAN CHAPEL BAZAAR. A ta-zaar was held at Canaan Chapel, Foihole, on Thursday afternoon, the object beirg" to clear off a heavy debt now resting on the clapel. The opening e-ersinony was conducted If the Mayor of Swansea (Mr. II. Wat-kins). The 8taha were naatly and tastefully de- corated. The stallholders were—Church stall, Mrs B. Williams, Miss S. M. Williams, Mrs Jenkins, Miss M. Leyshon. Church stall. 21rs T. H. Leysh on, Mrs D. Rees, Miss L. (iCIds, M;ss R. Davies. Fancy stall, Sterjiens Miss E. A levies, Miss P. Williams, Mss B. Davies. Gentlemen's stall, Mrs T. Rees, Mas D Williams, Miss B. Thomas, Miss R, .bunS Sweet stall, Mrs C. Roes, Miss 8. WilliaiKS.Mi.ss P. Charles, Miss C. 13vans. Slower stall, Miss M, L. Wil^liam5!, Miss N. Rowland, Miss Dvies, Miss L. Davies refreshment stall, Mrs Ed- ward3, Mrs. R. Howells, Mrs. ,7 Williams Miss B. John boor, stall, Mr. H. Leyshon, h. D. Thomas bran tub, Miss T. Williams, jjjes G. Davies, Miss R. Williams, Miss J. Htghes. Some articles made by the natives of Mada;ascar found, a ready sale. The bazaar will be comnued to-morrow, when Mr. R. D. Buriiie will pdbriu the opening ceremony.

PORTHCAWL CHAMBER OF TRADE, ANNUAL DINNER Th? annual dinner in connection with &e above association was held en W ednesday lùght at Comiev's Temperance Hotel, under the presi- dency of Mr*. J. Slbbericg Jcnes, who is presi- dent o f the chamber. He was: supported by Mr. J. Grace, Mr. Ciaiworthy (postmaster) Mr. Dfiiby (harbour-master aixi station-master)), Mr. Anthony Lewis, Rev. J. W. Phillips, Mr A Rees and Mr. Francis Rogers. An excellent dinner was served in capital style by Mr. Com ley, the table arrangements were good and the waiting efficient. Letters of apology were read: from Mr. Wm. Jones (chemist), Mr. Bradshaw (Tondu), Mr. Dare, secretary of the Chamber and Mr. E. T. David (Bridgend), who had been called away to London, It was aZso incidentally mentioned that Mr. Wyndham Quin, M.P., and Mr. J. D. Nicboll were unable to attend owing to prior engagements. The Chairman, opening the post-pramdial pro- ceedings by giving "Tha Queen aDd Royal Family," alluded in sympathetic terms to the Íamented: death1 of the' Duchess1 of Teck, which had occurred] that day. Mr. Rogers proposed "Tlie Bishop. Clergy, and Ministers of all Denominations," which was respQadiedi to by the Rev. J. W. Phillips in elo- quent terms. Mr. Catworthy also briefly re- sponded. as being a prominent lay member of one of the Nonconformist churches. Mr. Langdon proposed "The Army Navy,, and Auxiliary Fojx? and Mr. John Elias re- Lin?L Ad--u*L-*ary Fo?c?, and? 3vfr. Songs: Mr. Bunnell, Rev. J. Phillips and Mr. Jiiseph Rogers. Mr. Thomas James proposed' "The Pcrthcawi Urban Council," a toast which would commend itself to the company, althwugjsfcjiot aR the wis- dom of the locality was embodied in to Coun- cil. He perhaps was in as good a position, as any one in the locality to speak as to the work of that- body. If they had failed, it was not for lacki. of effort to promote the best interests-, of the town, and benefit it to the largest ex- tent in ltiheir poweJ!" Their represent tttivefl were now in troublous water o-w, ing to being surcharged or moneys expended on work they had honestly tried tù oarry out for the benefit of the place. The ratepayers should give their representative credit for doing their best, audi not- treat them aé'l absolute failure*. He_ felt assured that the projects the Council bad in hand' would ultimately prow of benefit to the public. There were, of course, com- plaints as to the rates. Porthcawl had been so long free from rates, excepting that for t-ho, maintenance of their poor, that while they desired the advantages of drainage and water, and other ffiilitary blessings, they wanted them without tho rates. In putting the toast, he asked the company to drink it heartily, in the belief that the Council was doing its best to promote tlie welfajie of the place and to do jus- tice to the ratepayers. The Chairman returned thanks, cn lofcalf of the Council, for the way in winch the toast bad been received. There was nothing very in- spiring in the work of the Council, or in its in- dividual mebers, but they had striven to do their duty to the ratepayers. They had, of late, many difficultkis and disappointments in carry- ing out their work relative to drainage and water A great charge was madfe agaiiifct them that the Water Committee bad sa-t "in camera." and) were making rates for carrying cut these schemes. These were some of their offences, and one of the penalties was that some of the members had been surcharged. As a resident of the district he looked at. its future with much apprehen- sion aud fear, because it seemed to him that tha more a pubIieman tried to- do his duty, the more liable he was to adverse The Council had! opposed a provisional order, and their reason for doing so was utterly misunder- stood. In 18'94, it was contemplated1 to treat for of the water company, but from the information of the experts the pro- posal was abandoned and the opposition to the order sought by the water company followed. In doing tliat, they had looked to thte interest of tL9 ratepayers. No one would blame the water company for trying to obtain a provi- sional order, but tliat effort being defeated, it was to. be regretted that they did not co-operate in providing a water supply for Poithcawl. However, the Council iuu. put its hand to the plogh, and were not going to give up till the final furrow had been turned. Inasmuch aa thc-r were several matters of contention, the Council were justified in sitting with closed doors. In looking to the work of the future it was only fair to look at what had been dona in the past three years, and the labours of the Council should be fairly estimated at the next election. It would net be a matter of momeift to him. as he did not propose to offer mself for re-election, and there were many at that gathering who could take the work in hand. He hoped the ratepayers would have a. care, and he trusted1 they would bear in mind if the es- sentials of drainage and water supply were to be provided, that the rates could not possibly be reduced for some years. The work had been begun and would bav to be completed. Those who went to the Gourdl wpre. prepared to undergo criticism, and that they djd Tiot mind! if it was fair, In conclusion he ea-id the Coun- cil had served the nublic without, hope of favour, to the best of their ability. J. to tli,-? !?o,-t c,'? then- Trade and Commerce of the District in an int?rpstin? speech, coupling t.he names of Messrs IL Thomas, F. FraT)Js nnd J. Grace with the tcast. Mr. H. Thomas sontrasted1 the shipping trade to-day with its earlier progress, when they had some shipbuilding going on. But now trade was listless, and before any changes could: take ph 23 there must be some important alterations. Mr. F. Rogers briefly replied. Mr. Grace also responded; and said he waa fain to believe that matters at Forthea-wl vert notso dispuiting as some had represented. Greater improvements might be effected by co. operation and energy, whihe would gain for theirt institutions greatly needed. They wanted: a public hall, and to snake the place attractive aa a hearth resort. He made an urgent appeal that golf should' bo encouraged1. With such natural advantages, they should iic,. + grumble at the gloomy outlook of trade, but set out the pfeoe to bring r-esio ents and Visitors to the place. Mr. Anthony Lewis proposed "The Chamber of Tra-nie.' in a capital speech, pointing oufc what it had! done in the pst year b y cdvsr'bl?m? tne phcs and by holding Kp&rts. regatta an? ?cwer s'how?, 'and brought ?gc nubern to ?Z?ll broi2,ht n,,IynbcT,.s to Bv ve??ILures MOI* Tha president replied in a suitable pemh. Th? concluding tc?s? were "The Pits." "T3M Hosb and Hostess," ana "The Chairman."

ABERAVON MUNICIPAL ELECTION". ELECTION ADDRESSES. In our advertising columns to-day will bo found the addresses of several candidates nomin- ated for seats at the forthcoming election. T-ho retiring candidates' work is before the electon who have to dec.de between the tried candidate and the new aspirants for public favour.

I 11ELINCRYTRAN# SILOH LAAD OF HOPE. On Tuesday evening & Orst-cla?s entertain- meat, coB?&?c? cf so?s, rRc?L'on?, etc.. wea i given at Siioh Schoolroom, Melyn, in cosroeo- < ticn with the band of hope. The pastor (the 1 Rev. R. O. Evans) presMed, and Air. Evaaa Davies, G.T.S.C., accompiinied. After an in- j teresting address from the -Chairman, the pro- 1 gramme was proceeded with a.s follows s—• j Songs, Messrs. W. 11. Harri.v., George GriuULft, Miss Isabella: Jenkins, and Miss M. E. Davies; recitations, "The Collier's Yv'edding," Air. D. Edwards, "The Women of Mumbles Head," Air. Tom J. Jones, and "Asleep at the Switch," Mr. George Griffiths; duet, Messrs. G. Grifl fiths and W. Morgan Davies; pianoforte solos, Mr. Evan Davies and Miss Is: '.be 11a Jenkins, Prize competitions were won bv the following: For the best impromptu s?ech f3n "The needs of MeLcicrybb.?n/' Mr. Evan Jonf.s, ?unr.; best impromptu dialogue, "Sho?d a. Wife be Younger or OM.er than Her Husband," Mr G. Grij?ths and Mr. J. W. ?humes. Tho schoolroom was crowded, and it is hoped that such meetings will be held frequently during the winter months. u

NEATH lUUNICIP A L. ELECTION. THE NOMINATIONS. The following have hopn nominated for the vacancies on the Town Council JNUKTH WARD. Edward Davies, merchant, Uaevem Alexan- der Peters, retired tradesman. Quec £ street, t, N eat h Neath; James Glass, (iraper,.C-reen r. tree SOUTH WARD. Langlpy Arthur Buss&ll Thomas, solicitor, .-Lsng-ley Viha; Edmund .Law, Sasacicr. Lone ?-road, Neath; J. B. Taylor, builder and cc 'nlCtor, Melincrythan L. C. Thomas, Boljtuioj, Queea< street, Neath. There are two vacancies in each ward, the two first named seeking re-election.

We voTiM call the attention of the ?Mc to the conceit at the above school this ? ^^hrsdey) th-e concei t J',Ie programme ?in be ?o??ri?ited to by ihe chUd-rcn. and ? cmcert t?aMMt t?

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I SWANSEA COUNT if COURT. l n .1 W.l:"Á'- .IV U l J.. !.l I The October sitting of the Swansea County C,uli. 01Y21Ed on Monday befcre his Honour Judip G-wilym Williams, the Eegistrar (Mr. S. Home) taking tlte ucd-sfended cases. MOT TAEIMG AMY. .d r. Angus Isacaulay. a perscia in the employ or .?-. Edmund Law, Ne&th, ?ok-d(:bt buyer, :ared in a iargo num.?1' oi judgment s:1Jn n»:)iis which had been in the Swansea Coucty Court on judgments obtained in the Neath County Court. his Hononr observing tluit the cases had been transferred from Neath, said thaA ho would stiike thEm all out. and tliat lie should get his work done in tho Court where he had recovered his judgments, especially as Judge Bishop knew a good deal more about Mr. Lsvw than he did. Upon this intimation being given, a large crowd of women (who evidently had attended to represent their husbands, the defendants, in the matt-sis which had just been disposed üf) jubilantly left the Court. ADMINISTRATION ORDER RESCINDED Upon the application of Mr. W. D. R-ee-s. the chief clerk, administration orders that had been granted to John JBoden, Landorej David Da vies, 22. J ersey-sfcre&t, Swan- sea. Rjlph Beccett, 40, Cuarlas-sfcreet, henlier, .ind SrAiuel Harris. 5 Williarn's-terraee, Swan- -,Ti account of the payments not having been kept up. AN EXPLODED IDEA. There we"e two items cf interest connected with a claim of £ 4 odd set up by Messrs. F. Primavasi Stnd Sons, chima. d'eailerp, Castle-street, against Mr. Gale, of the Cambrian Hotel, Pottery-street. One was t-lue appearance, on beh of th phin- tilfx, of Mr. W. S. Andrews (Messr^ Andrews who has the distinction of being the youngest solicitor isa Swansea, asid. it is satisfactory to add that he conducted- his first casa with considerable ability. The other was a. statement by his Honour. Defendant said the debt was contracted by Iwa wife, otherwise, he a dded, he would have included it in arí adminis- tration oidiar he had obtained. "I don't know." said his Hctnour, "it is a very common prseiice but I am up to it Euw-t1.is ringing the CÚWgèS bc??een husband audi wife. But tliet is a. Uttis arrangement that is exploded ? my CAnrt ..L-o oU.l.A.L..J.Jt. ,1"i -UJ .t..J'I"J. "<- .J.i., "> "lids is my wife,' I am told, and when the wife ia h.?'e '?his is my husband's. That won't dc. Judgia&nt was given for the plaintiff, with eu<c-s. WHEN IS A SEBVANT NOT A An application for payment ûÎ certain moneys out of court was made by Mr. R. H. G. Webb, solicitor, representing Wm. Lewis, clubsteward, who, it. will be remembered, was defendant in an action brought by Col. Wright, as commanding L,l t last chicer of the Glamorgan Militia, at the! last CGurt for an accouno and moneys received by the defendant as a. mossma-n at the canteen on the occasion of the camp at Fort Hubberstone. It appeared that the defendant filed a counter- 4-7 15& -??or ren- claim in the for services ren- dered by him, and bis Honour gave judgment on the claim. The plaintiff, for whom Air. W. on to-a c ,a ,rn.. T l i,? p l a?- P. Smith appeared, paid the amount into court- under a garnishee summons at the suit of the Swansea Finance Company, and Mr. Smith then alleged that ho had been served with a notice that Lewis, the defendant in the original action, claimed the money.—Mr. David Seline, who now appeared for the finance company, argued that the Legislature intended that such wages, as earned by a menial, servant labourer, or servant, necessary for the subsistence cf the person himself, wife and children were not gai! iiisheeable. Mr. Seiine further contended that had employed a person to act for him at a club where he was engaged, and his taking over the position as messman at the canteen was not as a menial scn-ant witmn the meaning of the Act; and further that the wages having accrued due, and, being a judgment debt. it could not now be said that the amount could be gar- ris heed.— After hearing the argument, his Honour held that defendant was entitled to pay- ment out of court of the amount paid in by ex.1. Wright, but upon Mr. Serine's application no costs were ordered to be paid esct-pt Air. Smith's costs of appearaaeo. CLAIM FOR GOODS SUPPLIED. Bsddos and Company v. Jeui:ins.-pia;!If s, | Messrs. Beddoe and Co., colliery propriotorp, Swansea, sued Mr. E. T. Jenkins, coal merchant, /or the sum oi £ 17 10s. Ed., in respect of goods sold and delivered. There was a counter-claim cf some odd in reepect of alleged short weights, the loss of a horse, &c. Mr. Yiliiers Meager (instructed by Mr. W. A. DavleR), appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. Griffith Morgan defended. Evidence having been called, his Honour lound for the piaintih's on the claim and on the counter-claim with costs. ADMINISTRATION O i i DES. Mr. George Phillips, 24, Church-street, Mor- riston, applied for an administration order upon debts amounting to £37 payable in full at 15s. a month. The application was granted. Sir. D. I W. Rees (the chief clerk of the court), having conduct of the case. Tuesday.—ikicra his Horour Judge Gwilym I WiiImjRS. C L A I M FOR SPIRITS. Palmar and Co. v. Redruth Breweiy Ce-m- | psny.—This was a el-aim for R6 12s. in respect, 'of spirits supplied- by Palmer and Co., wine and spirit merchants, of Walter-road, Swansea to I too R&druth Brewery Cbmpany. Air. Ivor Bowen (instructed by rvlr. Ll. Howell) appeared for ths plaintiffs, aod Mr. Yiliiers Meager (in- st-rue-tau by Me^ai-s. Davies end Ingram) de- fended. The order was given by Mr. Bertie DaviiKJ, since deceased, as acting for the Red- ruth Brewery Company, and the spirits were for the Sw-ansea Arms. The defence was that the agsnt (Mr. Berde Davies) went. outside his authority in ordering the spirits. His Honour said the point was whether he had- not authority to use his discretion, and so purchase the spirits in order to keep up the fuil C-f the house, the purchase o fwhich the Redruth Company were negotiating for. In reply, lr. Meager siid that it was not until long after that the company knew that the order Led been given, and put it in the bend between Mr. Da-vies and) the defendants in order to show that the foimer only had authority to sell beier and collect moneys During the evidence it was ad.mitted that. the Swansea Arms had not been altogether the suc- cess the Rfdruth Company had hoped. Even- tually. it transpired: that the company were virtually im possession of the Swansea Arms when the spirits were supplied, and Mr. Meager, fail- ing to prove a point thai Mr. Darics must have i,)cep, for the Tno- been acting for the mortgagees, the Metropoli- tan Ba.nk, in putting a ma.n named Daniel "for us'' into possession at that time, Ids Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff, with costs. LITiGAii-JN OVER AN ESTATE. Vv alters v. Danes.—Tins was an action for the administration of the estate cf one Wm. Davi&s, deceased, a master weaver, of Melia Lkn Factory, Penllergaer. asid the plaintiff, Miriam Walters, cue of the accused's three daughters, and the defendant was M?garet Davies, who was his second wife and, there- fore, 8tp-mother of the paintiiÎ. Mr. !vLx Bowen lr.3t;mckd by Mr. Griffith Morgan) for the plaintiff, and 7' Mr. VHiiers g-r by Mr. T. W. James) de- P!a;ituf claimed ene-itbird of the t N t and at the outset ilr. Meager said there were only four items tof the amount of JS156 in dispute. The case iiad not coucludid when the court adjourned. VVeclncsday.—Before his Honour Judsfe Gwilym Williams. APPLICATION FOR DISCHARGE IN ..i: .LL..& .l\J .L -).Jví::LL':l.L;f..L:.i .l. BANKRUPTCY. In re David Thomas.—Debtor, David Thomas, cclhc-iy proprietor, of Swansea, who was reprf, sentfid by Mr. K Davies (Messrs. Davids and i Ingram) applied for his discharge in bankruptcy, j According to the Official Receiver's report, tr.c j C)tpl liabilities put down as expected to rank amouEtea to fil.lcl, but they actually amounted to ;E"-). 072, wliilst the asse-ts, estimated to produce murkea differ- ence being due to the over-estiroation of the book debts, the unreahsable nature of certain snares,, etc. No dividend had been paid upon the. unsecured liabilities. Debtor commenced t business some fifteen years ago with a capital oi but had, it would appear, been verv unfortumts in srme of his colliery transactions. The ()TIenCe8Low reported against him were that the assets were net of the value of 10s. in the L over and above the estimated amount of his unsecured liabilities, the omission to keep proper books of accounts, trading after the in- solvency was known, and debtor having paid a previous composition. The bankrupt's con- duct during the examination was, however, satisfactory. Mr. Stanley Owen (on behalf of the trustee) opposed the application, unless debtor could make some offer towards paying off his creditors. For the debtor, Mr. Edwin Davies pointed out that Mr. Thomas had been uTiTortunate, especial having regard to the fact th?t certain charges we' prefured in April, 1896, against him by Mr. Richard Kodgans, ?'hich &Dd?d jn debtor successfully bringing an action for malicious prosecution, debtor ùt this time having business transactions which came to nothing as a consequence of these proceed- ings. The damages which debtor obtained in this action, Mr. Davies also said, were appro- priated to the payment of various trade credi- tors in full.—His Honour granted the discharge, suspending it for three years, upon debtor con- I r' senting (which he did) to judgment for £ 100 payable in three yearly instalments. ACTION ON A PROMISSORY NOTE. Trades' Commercial Bank v. Bcrells.-II1 this action defendant, Mr. Bennett Berens, brick manufacturer, London, did not appear, and his Honour gave judgment for the plaintiffs, the Trad'S Commercial Bank, Ltd., Swansea, on a chum for £ 17. due OIl a promissory note, and on a counter-claim for .El 8 0dd. Mr. Glascodine appeared for the plaintiffs. Å The Court then adjourned. Thursday.—Before his Honour Judge Gwilvm Williama. ALLEGED FRAUD UPON AN A?tJ RANGE ..J.u.I'J,i.lJ j: t.\L- L:J'- v. 11.1\ COMPANY. Davies v. London, Edinburgh acd Glasgow v. !dli2.1)urgh ard CIasgc,?w OGth Davies, 01 Cac.-stnxt, Sw&nsea. as a ?redi- tor. sued the London, Edinburgh and Glasgow Assurance Company, for the sum of £ 20 5s., ChlÐ uiiider a policy made upon the joint lives of John and. Majy Davies, the latter being the sister-in-law of the plaintiff. Mr. Griflith Mor- gan, who appeared for the plaintiff, applied at the outset to be allowed to join John Davies as oo-pkin±iff, he being also entitled to claim as the survivor under the policy in question. Mr. C. H. Glascodne (instructed by Messrs. Davies and Ingram) opposed ca behalf of the defendant company, but his Honour granted the applica- tion. John Davies, of Miers-street, St. Thomas., was then called, and he deposed to the death of M-arv Davies, his wife, 'which event took placa on April 28th last, the sum of If.. 6cL being then the only stuns paid on the policy. The defence to the action was that the proposed, was ob- tained by fraud, and lie questioned the witness to tha effect that the deceased was taken, to her death-bed on the 13th March, the proposal being made on April 6th following, net, however, at the suggestion of the witness, but by some of the defendant company's agents. Witness ad- mitted that his wife was taken ill on the 13th of March, and; was attended. by Dr. E. B. Evans, Clasc;-(h-ae. Would it then be right to say that your wife was (reading) "free from disease, and had never consulted a medical man, because she had never wanted one" ? —Witness; She has beeia many times ill. but nothing serious.—Replying to his Honour, Mr. Griffith might, to shield himself, behind! the fraud of the defendant company's agent, who Mr. Glascodine interposed had been dismissed his employment and threatened with prcsecu- tocii, but his Honour would not allow tnis, and Dr. E. B. Evans was put into the box by the defence. He deposed that on the 6th of April, or about three weeks before the policy was mada, she was then in a dying condition, and ulti- mately died from exhaustion following ciiThosis of tho liver.—His Honour upcn this at once stopped the case, upeli telc; z?t once case, ,tve for h e ALLEGED TRESPASS. Charles Edward RIoor. Daniel Francis Sugrue, and John Woraley Paradise, on behalf of them- selves and all other the debenture holders of the Ctak Spring, Ltd. v. The Cefn Cyfelach Colliery -Company, Lid.—This was an action for alleged trespass, plaintiff also claiming eject- ment against the Cefn Gyfekeh Colliery Com- pany. Mr. D. Yiliiers Meager (instructed by Mr. G. G. Hawkes) from the office of Messrs. Y iner Leecfer -and Morris) appeared for the plain- tiffs, and Mr. D. Brynmor Jones, Q.C., M.P. (instructed- by Messrs. Hartiand, Isaac and Wa.fr- kixis) represented the defendants. Air. Meager stated tiiat the action was brought to recover certain land which hadi been, and is now being, k?a.«ed fcrr the purpose of a railway from the ùe- fsudar-ts colliery, situate at Cefn Gyfelach. It. was admitted that the defendants had a re- served way, but that did not include the power of car?tructin?- thereon a. rai?a?, ?s hsd bp?n ¿OOB by the defendants. M? "Ernest Lceder ?V3 evidence for plairat-iff. Mr. Br??mor ?Ja?M ecTiterded that his client had a pa'fæt riffht to imake the railway in ouestaon. and re- ferred to the d'ccmnent under which the land was reserved, and, after hearing Mr. Jones, his lioriour decided that th3 defendants had acted within their rights in using the land for a rail- T k ir wa-y. The kite-fenc.fciite -then called witnesses, inc-tiuding Sir John Jones Jenkins, M.P.. ctue of the directors of the company, Air. David Iseiac, solicitor, and Mr. Daniel PhiLlire Hie defendants aikgeti that they had entered on the land 3ia pursuance of an ngreernent for a. lease. Eventually, his Honour found for the defendants on the claim and counter-claim. I DRAPERY. F-Ica-por Williams, 48, Woodfield-street, Morristen, as executrix of her mother, sued i BsnjaminFrancis, Llangyfelach, for SS I lbs. Id. for < drapery goods supplied to his wife. Plaintiff said taat the good, were delivered to dd'elldants wife, who sOJlletimes paid for goods aud soiaetimes had them 011 c,clit. -The eefenc(3 was that defendant bad advartised that his wife not allowed to pledge his credit.—Judgment for plaintiff, -is. per month. A DISTRAINT. Thomas Jeffries sued James Palmer for £ 10 damages for an alleged illegal distraint. It was alleged that plaintiff took two rooms off George Norraan, at 6, Gower-placc. who was the tenant of James Palmer. Plaintiff said that he was a quarterly tenant of at the rate of 7s. per week. There was a distress put in for Palmer of £ 2 13s., and he paid the sum with costs under protest. Norman appeared and said that he originally took a room off Palmer, but at a Teont of £ 7 10s. per annum, but subsequently had taken rooms at a rent of £28 per annum. He was a yearly tenant paying quart?riy.—Defendant said that Norman was a weekly tennant, not a quarterly; oue, that rent was owing, and that he knew nothing at all of Jeffries as a tenant.—J udgment for the defendant.

EXTRACT FPXrvi A LECTURE ON "FOODs AND THEIR VADUES," BY DiL ANDREW WILSON, F.R.S.E., etc. "If any motive.?—first, of due regard for health, and second, of getting full food-value for money ex- pended—can ba said to weigh witll us in choos- ing cur foods, then I say that- Cocoa (Epps' being the -part nutritious) should be made to replace tea a.nd coffee without hesitation. Cocoa, is a food; tea and coffee are not foods. This is the whole science of the matter in a nutshell, and ha who runs may read the obvious moral of the wry.

SWANSEA GCARDIALS. LOST £ 20,000. M.')-: .Vv\}. CHILDREN AT THE NATIONAL HIGHER GRADE SCHOOLS. An ordinary meeting of the Swansea Board of I Guardians was held on Thursday, but there was very little business of public importacce to ba transacted. There were present Rev. Dr. Gomer Lewis tin the chair), Miss Brock, Rev. John Davies (C-adle), Messrs. J. D. Harries, J. W. Johnson, Harvey, Stevens. Perkins. Jenkins, J. Thomas, Jan. Jones. — Griffiths, Griff. Davies, Meredith, Wm. Wiliams (Were), and W. G. Davies. LOST A FORTUNE. inare was an application made to the Swan- sea Union from the Tenby Union on behalf of Jane Lock, aged 65, for a weekly grant of 4s. It transpired frcm the correspondence and dis- cussion that the unfortunate woman had lost a fcrtU!18 :cf £20,000. Since then she had resided with a sister in Swansea for the space of 17 years, and had been maintained for that period by her. She had not only lost the sum named above, but had lost it through bankruptcy. An order of 2s. 6d. per week was made. NATIONAL HIGHER GRADE SCHOOL. it was reported, that an application had boon made to the managers of toe National Higher Grade School to allow pauper e-hidren to go then free. The application wa.s made in re- spect of the grant made to the school. it waa reported that the application was re- fused The-re was no otheT business except of a very general nature, and the meeting terminated early. j

MASTERSHIP OF THE ROLLS. I bir Edward Ciarko, Q.C., M.P., has written I to the chairman of the Plymouth Conservative Association stating that ho was offered the Mastership of the Rolls, but refused it.

I SWANSEA TRADER RUN DOWN. I ONE MAN^DROWMD. Late on Thursday night, while the ketch Cruiser, of Combmartin, was making for that place from Swansea with a cargo of culm, she was run down by an unknown steamer which was proceeding up the Bristol Channel. -e Cruiser quickly sank, and one of the craw- William Hicks—was drowned. The other two were rescued by the tugboat Salvor and landed at Ilfracombe. Ine night was dark, but calm.

THIRD G.R.V. II ANNUAL PR IZE 00MPETTTION AT PENYGRAIG. VISIT OF COL/RICHARDSON. The annual prize shooting competitions m connection with the Third Glamorgan Volun- teer Rifles commoneced at the Penygraig Range on Thursday afternoon. Prizes to tho amount or about 230 were put up by the officers, and a goodly number of competitors put in an appear- ance Oil theshooting ground, where the arrange- ments at the 400 yeards range were superin- ended by Sorgeant-Maior Mason, and those at the 200 yards by Sergeant-Instructor Lineham. Colonel Richardson, who has recently been re- appointed to the command of the corps, visited Swansea in the course of the day, and at neon M,i i ar W. D. -4- entertained Major W. D. Roes and the officers of the regiment at luncheon at the Royal Hotel. The following- are some of the best scores up to date Pt. William Bailey  40 Sergt. G S. Ha.rnB. 40 Staff Sorgt. Raggett 42 < "on-<- l'.í J'or "on ;)9 ¡ Sergt. Ma j or Mason 39 Pt. A. A. 37 Pt. D. J.Morris. 37 ,Ser,-t. F. E. 37 Pt. W. T.Morp-sn. 32 Sergt. F. T. Williams. 33 Bandmaster Grant 32 Pt. A. Poonev 30 Sergt. J. NV. -N-,7eck 20 AT 200 YARDS. Pt. A. C. Ford. 39 Pt. J. IL Evans 35 Pt. Thompson ?5 Pt, Tasker t. Pt.J. C. Denh:nn 32 Pt. C. Brown 31 *Pfc. R. C. H(:ntley 0" 0 0 0 30 Pt. J, R. Hughes. 31 Pt. Watcis, 27 Drum-Major James 3G Pt. Han-is 26 Pt. William Jones 0" 0 33 « Pt. W. 25 Pt. -Pevn()T.1 25 Ptc. ;F..r. Row.. 0 0 0 0 0 29 Pte.Wa.mf-r. 28 Pte. W. Chadford 37 SL.rz,t. 36 Pte. W. Ijaaker 23 Pte. G. :;U:axv.r::ll 0 27 Pte. C. E. CI-eves 26 Pte. John Turner 27 ¥>: \.Q' 39 Pte. N. l. Pool 33 Pte. D.\V. Bird 0 0 34 =———— = =— —==

"THE PECULIAR PEOPLE." j FATHER REFUSES TO SUMMON MEDICAL AID FOR HIS DYING CHILD. Thomas Senior, a member of a religious sect called the" Peculiar PC0ple," whose religious belief forbid the summoning of a doctor in case of illness, was indicted at the old Bailey, on Thursday, for the manslaughter of his son. The prosecution maintained that the death of the child accelerated or brought about by prisoner's wilful neglect to procure medical assistance. Six of the prisoner's children had died of ordinary ailments. He was found guilty. Sentence was postponed.

ROYAL JUBILEE METAL EXCHANGE. t (INCOEPOKATED.) Swansea, Tuesday, October 25th, 1897. There was a large attendance tc-day, and there appear to be a low more transactions carried through. Pig Iron.—The price of pig iron shows an aclvancs ir, warrants for Scotch of 1d. per ton, Middiesboro' 61J. per ton, and Cumberland Hematit of 9d. per ton, while Middlesboro' hematite of 9-jd. per ton, while ivliddl&sboro' creased stock, and the market generally has shown more animation than it has for some time pust. Finished ton and Steel.—In sympathy with the advance in pig iron, the price of finished iron- and steel has realised all equivalent ad- -rance, and the quotations for tinplate bars have been advanced. Aiost of th2 worKS are full of orders, while a slight pressure for supplies of bars is being experienced. Tinplates.—The shipments of tinplates aro again rather short, and an increase of the stocks has- been the result. Several works have restarted upon reduction in wages, and in some instances in excess of that which the men have now unanimously con- ceded, namely, 15 per cent. This will, no doubt, place matters upon a more e,4ua.L fe-utip, more equal footing, and more leguiar work will ensue, so that the men have at last »reoognised the necessity of doing this in order to be 1-tir all round. The prices of tinplates have not improved, and it is to be feared that the reduction in wages has been long since anticipated in :he acceptance of lower prices, so that it is not the manufacturers that gain, but the consumers. The cheap production of tinplates appears to be the only mea-is by which we can meet competition of other countries who cochin: sharing with us in all ihe trades that have hiberto been confined to this country. Ida lB02»\~«iiisjjow Warrun 45s 45s old., 00s. 00d. cadi buyers. 42s. icid. 00s Od prompt Other n ambers in proportion. H"3IATIT2.Warrants -ifes ad to 00s Od, for mixed, nnmaer r.o.b. Cumberland according to brand 48a MlDDLESBOKO' liI:4Ll.TITE.-4Ø:I. n £ d., 00s. Od. wi;LSII BAR.. -;55st)dt, 5 7s 6sL Angles, See. at usual extras, f.o.t. at works. SliEE- Inox.- £ < 25 5Ll to JOG 7s 6d., f.o.t. at works SXEIIL BAILS.—JbLtsavy sections, £ 4 5s od to £ 4 7s Gd; light do., £55s Od to f 5 7s tid f.o.t. sleepers, &c., according to section and specification STEEL PLATUS.— £ e 2s 6d to £ C 7a 6d, with the usual extras ior the higher gauges. .BESSEMER bi-EjiL.-Tinplate bars, £ 4 to £ -t Is &1. SmitEX'b TlI'PLATji 1SAE3.—Best, £4 2s Cd. to £ oi Os. Od. All delivered in the district, net, cash. TlntPLATES.-Makers' quotations torBessemer steel coke, us 4.1 d to 9s 6d Siemens (coke finish), 9s 6d to 9s 7jd; teraes, per double box, as by 20 C., 17b &1, 17s t'd to 18s, 218 nd; best charcoal, lis Cd to 12s 6d According to finish of brand: wasters. 6d to is per boxless cnan primes. Odd sizes, usual ex-Lras. An delivered in Prince of "Wales Lock, Swansea; cash, less;) and 1 per cent. The Swansea Hmbour Trustees have furnished the following ofiiclul return oi tinplates received from the works, shipped, and in stock:— Week endnig Cor. week Oct. 23rd, 1637. Last week. year. Boxes. Boxes. Boxes. Received. -ü,7UH 4.1.062.- 03.973 Shipped 27,«r6 2,1, 61,027 In Stock .124,264 102,531 112,073 UOI'PSE.-(Jhili bars, £ 48 OE Od to £48 6s 3d. BLOCK TEST £ 63 8s 9d to £ 63 0s od. bP.E;LTER £11 16s vel to 4uj o Od. per telegram received on 'Change. LEAD.— English, £ 13 15s0dto £ 00 0s0d: Spanish £13 Ilj; Od. to £u,; os ad AIFTIINACIXA COAL.-Best big vein, selected for malting purposes, lis od to lis liù; 2nd quality do, I0s Od to 108 hd; ordinary large, according to quality and selection, 93 Od to i?s 6d; 8maH r.oMy culm i4a ?d to 4s 6d per "on, aU delivered i.o.b. Swansea cash 3U days, less 2 per cent. IV( SI'BAII COALS. —Large, 9s 6d to 10s Cd: 2nd quality do., bs. Gd. to 9s .3d; bunkers, according to quality, 7s Od to 7s Gd; small, 5s Od to os Gel per ton, deuv red f.o.b. Swansea, cash jO days, less 211 per cent. BITUMINOUS COALS. Large (iNo. 3 ilhondda) 10s lid to lis Od; th1'o' coals, ba 6d to 9s fed; small 715 6d to 8s od per ton, delivered f.o.b. Swansea, cash 30 days, less 2i percent. Large No. 2 JtUxondda), SS 9d to 9s Gel; thro' do., 7s 3d to 7s 9d; small do. 58 tid to 6s Od per ton, delivered l.o.b. Swansea, easn 30 days, less 2j per cent. COKE.—Best loundry, 178 Od to 21s Od; furnace, ISs Gel to 15s Od; Swansea, cash 30 days, less 2j per cent. PATENT FUEL.—9s.6d. to 10s. Od. IRON Oui.:s.-Taf-lia (per iJaylor, Benson and Co., 14P. Od. to oos. to od. iiubio, iod. GO oos. od. per ton, ex-ship, cash 30 days. PrrWOOD.—17s Oct to 17s 6d per ton into trucks, nett, casr- 30 days.

NEATH LIBERAL ASSOCIA- TION. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. I I no JNeatn cud District Liberal Association met on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall, Neath, for organisation and election of officials. The proceedings were marked with enthusiasm, and various suggestions were offered for im- proving the crgnllising work of the local party. The following officers were elected -.Pres,,dei,- c, Councillor Hopkin Morgan; vice-presidents, the Rev. T. Yv. George mad Mr. D. T. Sims. ix. (North vv arcl), Councillors Abraham George and Mr L. O. Thomas (South Ward), Mr. Joim Deere, Neath Abbey, Parli(-,m,ntary division; joint secretaries, Sir. Harry Williams (.secretary of the Liberal Club) and the Rev. Edwaadi Morgan (Gnollvroa|tl Cong^-gaitkmal Chapel; treasurer, Mr. Daniel Davies. An I executive committee of 30 members was also chosen.

NEATH MUNICIPAL ELEC- TIONS. ??  I NORTH WARD. MR. MOUS MEETING AT THE TOWN HALL. I On TusdaT night a. crowded meeting was held at the Town Hall in support of the candi- dature of Mr. James Glass, who has previously been a memher of the Council. Mr. George t Morgan-i presided, and he was supported, by a number of prominent townsmen —The reports of the canvassers, whicl\ were very gratifying to the candidate, were received'.—Some er- viceable remarks were made by the Chairman, Mr. D. Phillips, Mr. J. Sweet. Mr. Vives Payne, Mr. Evan Williams, Mr Miilett, Mr. MelJin, Mr Richards, and others The Candidate, who was received with much applause, said he was exceedingly pleased with the cordial reception and the excellset reports that had been received. If he were returned to the Council he would act in an independent manner. He should net run awav when a diffi- cult vote was to be given, but' should do his duty in a conscientious manner. (Applause.) lie had been in the Council and had 17 months experience of the work. Durincr that time he hod endeavoured to do his duty He chal- lenged anyone in the town to disprove that. (Loud apphuse.) If they did him the honour to return him to a seat at the Council he should ect as before, and do hie dutv faithfully. (Loud applause.) During the oanvas<? he had not said a word against any candidate, but lie had heard that evening that one of the candi- dates had been saying things against him. He heard that one gentleman was so good that he (the gentleman referred to) was a- practical mEln, and was therefore of great use on the Council. Well lie (Mr. Glass) did not wish to attack anyone But if lie were net as good as that candidate than he would say "Don't give me a vote. (Loud applause.) Mr. Glass concluded a stirring address by exhorting tho e present to spare no effort in plecmg him at the head of the poll. (Loud aupiause.) After some further speeches the meeting c&Ticiiided, cheers being given for Mr. Glass, to whom was given a vote of confidence. SOUTH WARD. MR. LAW ON THE RESULT OF HIS CANVASS. A meeting was held at the Bible Christian Chapel on Tuesday night. Air. Law, who was well received, said his committee, number- ing upwards of 100, had brought good accounts cf his candidature. He alluded to the tickets issued by two of the candidates, which were puzziing. There was a double ticket and a single ticket, and it was difficult to learn their use. Was it honest for two members of the Corporation to come forward to support candidates who had been brought out to op- iposo the retiring candidates? ("No.") 1{r. Daniel Davies had told them that they must vote for these two candidates yet they pleaded far liberty of action. A statement had been made that he was busy, by his actions, in oatchiing votes, but this he denied, except b-y a straightforward appeal. It would be well to leam how one of the other candidates had been about the ward to catch votes, and to inquire what was the object of Mr. L. C. Thomas' visits to public-houses since he had been a- candidate. He (Mr. Law) had been in tlie habit of attending a money club supper in oiij of the inns for some years, mnd to his sur- prise ha saw the brotherof Mr. Thomas in a prominent position at the table, end he said !13 wais t h ei,,?, to i?-l i u he was there o trepresent his brother. Had the candidate or his brother been seen among the voters in thur gocail movements before this election—("No")—and were they likely to be so anxious to be with them after the contest? ("No, no.") Was the conduct of this party pair in this action, when he accused persons of winning elections by beer end clamoured so hardly for purity of election. Mr. L. C. Thomas said that he had lived in the South Ward for some years, but that was not worth much, because he had been sleeping during that time. But now he woke up at the call of a caucus to try and smash up the chances ■cf the Mayor and himself. He would then esk his supporters to be firm. This was a great contest, in which their principles were in- volved, because of the attacks of hypocrisy from the other side. Let them be warry." There were tnokes in the grass, and they must be on their guard. Their protection was in having ii-en to represent tnem who wore independent and fair. These snakes in the grass must be cast out. He was at a loss to understand why this contest had been brought about, and it would involve bad feeling among families long aftar the polling day. He could not say why these parties had come out to oppose Irimsell and the Mayor, cad, while not there to speak for the latter, he appealed to them to say if this contest was carried on in the spirit of fairpiay. ('No.") Lark at their ticket sys- tem—a card sent out individually for each was supplemented by a double ticket. Then the candidates went abcufc together soliciting votes and did more than a little bit on their own in individual canvass jag. When such tactics were shown one with the ether but littie public benefit or interest could be expected them. They only combined in their own self-interest. It was very gratifying to him to find such a strong coiuwitec-110 in number —supporting him, and he was much pleased at the promises ci support. Mr. Law went on to say that when Mr. Brynmor Joms came forward to represent them in Parliament, he (lr. Law; gave him hie hearty support, having long know his family and their sterling worth. What did Mr. L. C. Thomas do? He was a professed Liberal and professed Liberal prin- ciples. Why he was found engaged in an effort of smashing the prospects of Mr. Bryn- mor Jcnes and the Liberal party. It had been said that he acted as a solicitor, but what about his principles? Where were they? Had he put them in his pocket? (Hear, hear, and lighter.) If they were not there he had thrown them to the winds. He would challenge Mr. L. C. Thomas to say that he had been brought forward by the Liberal party. He had to. bring people from tne North Ward to speak on his behalf. Was that fair tn, the inteliigant vcteis of the South Ward? He con.trsated his own position wjfch these new opponents, who in a cant-like spirit only supported those who gave them their vote. On the ether hand, he vxn the representative of all classes, and he invited everybody to his meetings. (Applause.) He hoped the electors would send these aspirants back to retirement- and slumber, which they had been awakened at the call of the wire- pullers. One of these, Mr. Dan Davies, ww, reported in the Press to have said, "Y Cll roust vote for Taylor and Thomas." Was that al- lowing the electors undisturbed freedom to dJecid for himself? ("No.") In conclusion, the speaker referred to the important matters before the Council, which confd best- be com- pleted by those who Iwd had experience of the work in its earlier stages. Mr. L-tw said it was plain to be soon by the part Mr. Hcpkin Morgan and Mr. E S. Phillips were taking in support of the faddist candidates that they were making efforts to bring these people, with all their inexpeirence of public affairs, to meddle with matters in a time of emergency. He asked them to return him next Monday to a succcssfuI position on the poll to watch" their interests. (Applause. ) Ch, of the canvass was given a' and was held to be very satisfactory, and a,' vcte of thanks was proposed- o tMr. Theodore for pre- siding, on the motion of Air. Law, who said that Mr. L. C. Thomas, in his address, said he bad lived with them eight years and that he was the son of his father, who had lived with other relatives, in the district much longer. They could not go far on that. (Laughter.) They were not going round with the hat to collect a. few coppers to pay for the room; neither would they have a comic song in a place allied to a chapel. Their business was serious The vote was duly carried. MR. LAW'S CANDIDATURE. I At the weekly meeting of the Cambrian Money Club, held on Wediiiesdiay evening, under the pr-isideccy of lir. Thomas, Mr. Law, one of the candidates for the Council, was called upon to deliver an address. The candidate, who was received with cheers, said they had no end of "pamffill" there that night. He hoped, howerver, that "paraffin" would soon, disappear and be replaced by light of a niara acceptable character. (Laughter.) What right bad "paralfin" and Mr. Hopkin Morgan to come down from the North Ward and dictate to the electors of the South Ward? Why didn't they mind their own business? (Cries of "Quite right!" and applause.) He assumed that the two candidates who had been brought oct by the caucus could not stand upon their own merit's and had therefore to invoke the assistance of others from the North Ward. The Mayor and liimsolf were, he ventured to asseat, entitled to their seats on the Council. (Applause.) Th?y had acted honestly and con- Gcientiously. (Applause.) Yet these two men were forced upon the oenstitoeney by a caucus. (Cries of "Shame!) They thus put the rate- payers to 'unnecessary expense. He (the speaker) believed that the electors would not- be led by the nosa by the nominees of the caucus and Dan Davies and G-aorge Plopee, who took upon themselves to dictate to the electors of the South Ward. Let them hurl back the gross insinuation that the men o the South Ward could be bought by beer, and re- turn the two old members to the Ccrancii. (Loud ejgpkuseJi

PRESENTATION AT LLANSAEi,x. mare was an mterc-^tdiig g-at-tparing the Plough a-nd Harrow, Liaiiiamiet, the ocher evening, when the workmen of the Fxiioie Tinpiat-e Works assembled for the pur-ps-e of presenting William Crispin (doubler), 'o is leaving for the States, with a GJsdptoaekag, tin case and a purse cf money. Mr. Bemmui Jones, Fforcste.-ich, assisted by Mr. Wiiam Benj amin, presided. The. Chiiirinan, in the course of a lengthy speech, said that hehad known the recipient from boyhood. Hohad worked an many places with nun, and lr did not wish for a better workman. He regited the course of events that had been taking lace at the works. For adhering to union prm-pies Mr. Crispin had been thrown out of em- ployment, and, sooner than give these prinoies up, he preferred to seek work ki a str.ige hnd. Continuing, the Chairman said tha in losing Mr. Crispin- the workmen were long one of the pallors cf trades uiiicdisui. j a workmen he would be a loss to Wales, It a gain to the United States. Ee wished om prosperity and long life across the sea-.—-Mere. William. Benjamin, Millard, David John nd others followed, all speaking in eulogistic tms of Air. Crispin, and regretting that he ad been throwin out of employment for doing mt was right. The presentation was madeby Mr. David Donne and J olm Samuel. The ci- pient, in feeling terms, tendered his hearsifc thanks for the splendid presents they had gen him, and said he would prize them most ddy on account of the kindly feeling of which ey, were the token. During the intervals aygs and recitations- were given by Messrs. bid Jones, Rees Evans, William Williams, [td William Lake. After spending a conviil evening the meeting terminated.

At a special meeting of the Welsh rrcal Union, held at Cardiff on Wednesday evet ial the members bem?' present c:zceptin?-? M? Lyne and Games, it was agreed to c°Inrbuni' with the Intematiollal Board with a view to e ??rA iwupt" o £