The Cambria Daily Leader

T CASTLE-ST, SCENE. Steward's Attempted Burglary. Police Complimented. At Swansea Borough Quarter Sessions, on Monday, before the Recorder (Mr. E. Marlay Samson, K.C., C.B.E.), John Freak (36), ship's steward, pleatisd not guilty to breaking and entering the pre- mises of Arthur Horne, and the premises of Hannah Maria Baer, in Castle-street, on lS-J9th August, with intent to commit a felony.—Mr. Trevor Hunter (instructed by Mr. Rupert Lewis) prosecuted, and prisoner was unrepresented. The prosecution alleged that defendant was found on the premises just after mid- night. but escaped because the police could not open the passage gate. Entry was found to have been effected at the back of the premises, and two chisels and a brace were left behind, an attempt having been made to cut. through the flooring from Home's premises into Baer's, jewellers. Lattr defendant was arrested and identified. Laura HortH, photographer, and P.C. (89) Xiblett gave evidence, and P.S. Griffiths P.C. (112) Davies, and Inspector Fielder eorroboratech ATTEMPTED TO TAKE CHLORO- I DYNE. in effects at. 32, Orange-stroet, he found a j bottle three-parts full of chlorodyne. lie 'arrested defendant on an A n:er i c-;i n • steamer. Ke denied the charge, saying, i Yc)- ark, taking me because 1 havt ginger hair." (Ginger liair had net been mentioned). In smelling the Ivottle ot lie, which he said was his. he at- tempted to drink ihp contents. Witn.v.s das!td thl' hdtIp fr0m him. but he had s?anowpd some, and an emetic had to be adrhinistercd. PRISONER'S CAREER. I Freak had noUung to say. and the jury found him guilty without Ipaving the box. He denied a sentence ot 15 months* !)?!? !nbour for larceny at I?n<ion Session o:i loth An?ust. 1!?ll. as Gœge Clarke." P.C. (70) Cha??r. of G. Division, Metro- politan Force, ?ave evidence to sup'?or? I ?ita-i rot.,?!e, ,,ave (,v-ie,(,nee to sup,Orf witness (.reduced a list of nine previous couvict'ous of larceny tip to 1911, whilst I to I 1918 he seemed to hive lived a seafaring I life. A? to the niainder prisoner would net as-.Lt I he police. POLICE COMPLIMENTED. I The Recorder said he understood there were two <>ther cases outstanding, but de- fendant would vo< have the?e b:ken :nto consideration in the sentence. He was sentence<1 to t e I N, p in<) n t i s' h-trd labour, th. Recorder remarking skill with which the evidence was oV.ained and the extreme fairness of •c idont itir-ation veffsvted great credit on I »' i"if p:di(Oe force. | )

WELSH DRAMA WEEK. I Theatre Train on Midland I It may be of interest to the Swansea He y people to know that rne comniktee of the Welsh D :ama Week at Swansea has secured a late rra;n on the Midland Railway for Thursday evening, leaving St. Thomas SiVJn.- at 10.50.

MONDAY'S SALE. I Sixth Day at Singleton Realises I £ 4,439. The concluding day of the Singleton Abbov sale commenced at one o'clock on Tuesday. Mr. Ernest Leeder wielded the ham- mer at Monday's session, when the. total sum realised was £:1,43f1.

I EXPECTED GAOL. I Tumble Man Who Smashed a I Window. I A charge of committing wilful damage to a window to the extent of 30s., was preferred at Llanellv on Monday against a young man named David John Mor- gan, Maesteg Villa, Tumble. Mr. T. R. Ludford, for the prosecution, said that the defendant was seen dancing out-side the house of Mr. James Nicholas, manager of the Great Mountain Colliery. The defendant threw two stones at the front door. and broke two glass panels. It was difficult to know what to do with a man who behaved in this way. He not only committed the damage on this oc- casion, but disturbed the whole house- hold, as they had all retired to bed for the night. Mr. Nicholas thought that the man's reason for committing the damage was that he (witness) had refused to employ him at the colliery. The presiding magistrate, in fining the defendant S2 10s. 6d. inclusive said:— We are dealing leniently with you, al- though you expected to gert gaofi for it."

SOLDIERS ON FARM. I Two soldiers, Pies. Robert William Hugger and William Speed, were charged at LI an ell y on Monday with stealing cloth- ing, value £ 5 10s., from Ystradfai Fann, Felinfoel, and al so with being absent with- out leave. George Hall, farm labourer, said he came to Ystradfai,Farm from the Army, and the defendants come there to work three weeks a-gjo. They slept in the same bedroom, and were together on Saturday night. Defendant said they were going to Felinfoel, and he left them in the bed- room. Upon his return at 10.36 he foumd two jackets two waistcoats, a cap, a pair of breeches, putties, and a muffler missing from his box. P.S. Rees (Docks), who arrested the de- fendants at the G.W.R. Station, said they were wearing the stolen property. Defendants were bound ovftr to be of good behaviour for 12 months n, the first I charge, and were reanended to. await an escort QQ. second charge.

TO SAVE THE GIRL "I Trebanos Man's Alleged Theft From Father. A young man, Gwyn rydd Joseph (21), who appeared at the Swiansea Police Court en Tuesday on a warrant for stealing 147 Treasury notes from Brynamlwg House, Trebanos. the property of his father, on the 18th October, was remanded until the next sitting' of the Ilonfar,riawe Court on October 31st. i malHI. apl>lied for the re- Ivail was offered defendant in the sum 01 S50 and two sureties -In reply to the charge, defendant said, I did it to save the girl from disgrace. I intended to get married on. Saturday."

L600 HOUSES. I .-—— I Suggested Wooden Bungalows. Following the recent developments of. the housing problem, and especially the demand for cheap and speedily-erected dwellings, the Ministry of Health on Monday night announced that, with a view to securing a more rapid erection of houses to meet present urgent needs, thev are negotiating with numerous firms regarding the erect iou of houses with materials other than brick. The materials include wood, rein- forced concrete, steel and concrete, and asbestps sheeting, as well as interlocking and terracotta hollow bricks. The firm of Messrs. Boulton and Paul, it is added, are prepared to erect a large number of one-storey wooden bungalows on a plan now approved by the Ministry of Health. The approximate cost ol each bunglow would be about R600, ex- clusive of water supply, drainage, fenc- ing, paths, entrance gates, etc. The equipment includes concrete foundations, baths, kitchen range, stoves in the bed- roon:, boiler, and brick chimney. The accommodation would include living room. kitchen, and three bed- 4,n, an d t h ree bc? d rooms. Messrs. Boulton and Paul hope to be able to build at the rate of 1,000 bungalows a year, and to have some erected by next spring.

I.L.P. CHALLENGE. I Te the Editor. I Sir,—Chj various occasions the atten- tion of the reader, of the local Press ha6 been drawn to the devastation wrought upon the I L.P and tb., Socialist move- ment in general bv the campaign carried on by Mr. Nonnan, of the Reconstruction League, and his chairman. Will you al!ow me the liberty of your oolumns to place the following facts before the pub- lic. Some tiim ago, when speaking at Goreeinon, Mr. Norman had oooaeion to remark that a challenge he hao issued bo the Swansea I.L.P. hed not been ac- cepted. lie was then, challenged to a public debate by of oilr members, but instead of accepting ut on the spot, he re- ferred his challenger to an address in London. This means that negotiations have to be entered upon with Mr. Nor- man's employers before Mr. Norman is allowed to debaite. We now directly repeat our challenge to a public debate on any question relevant to Socialism. When the Reconstruction League deems Mv. Norman a fit person to debaite in public, we shall bo pleased to bring for- ward our representative.— Y ours, ate., Oliver Harris, I Organising SecretaTy I Mason'e-road, Gorseinon.

THE WELSH DRAMAS. I To the Editor. I Sir,-I wonder how many people were disappointed—and annoyed—when they looked through the advertisement columns of the "Leafier" last evening tor- particulars of the Welsh drama per- formances at the Albert Hall and foundI none?- Yours. etc.. I J vor Owen Morgan. I

CHAMPION SHORT HORN. Pansy, owned by Mr. W. R. We titers, who has won four first u I prizes, is one of the entrants at the Dairy Show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington.—(Photo- N.I.). po. '■ I—— —mmmmtmmmmm■———————«—w■—mjmmmtmmmmm

THE CITIZENS." English Record Holders' 1 Match With All Whites. Another team with a record will be opposing Swansea at St. Helen's on Sat- urday next. Gloucester are coming fresh from line victuries,over Bristol and Car- diff, and they expect to make a bettor show against Swansea than they have done for some years. The Swansea Com- mittee, when they met last night, left the I inside half position open, and selected five three-quarters and ten forwards, viz.: Full-back, Joe Rees; three-quarters (from) W. Bqwen, E. Grey, J. Fly mi, T. R Thomas, and C. Rowlands; half-backs, Bvia Beynon and another; forwards (from) Tom Parker, Capt. Bert Palmer, Ivor Rees, A. E. Jenkins, Lieut. Tom Williams, Tom Morgan, R. Iluxtable, Syd Parker, Dan Jones, and Phil Evans. LLANELLY CHANGES. i J The Match With Aberavon. I Two changes have been made in the Llanelly team to play Aberavon at Stradey on Saturday from that which defeated the All Whites at Swansea. So far as the full-back position is concerned the Llaruelly Committee had no option. Hugh Jones, who is now ut Cardiff Uni- cersitv, was not available, and they therefore selected Joe Davies, of Pon- tardulais. The other change is at out- side half, where Llew. Bennett failed to satisfy the committee both at Swansea and at Leicester, and an experiment is to be made with Bryn Williams, who came in second for the Welsh Powder- hall, and gave a good account of himself on the wing last Saturday. Bennett has been placed on the reserve for both full- back and outside half positions. The team selected is as follows:— Full-back, Joe Davies; three-quarters, Frtnk Evans, Albert Jenkins, B. Evans, and Islwyn Evans; half-backs, Congden and Bryn Williams; forwards, D. Hid- dleston (capt.), T. J. Bowne, Geo. Mor- gan, Aneurin Thomas, Jack Jones, Joe Owen, Bobby Evans, and S. Higgins/ Reserves: Full-back, Llew. Bennett; three-quarters, W. Griffiths; inside half, Tom Morgan, Hendy; outside half, How. Bennett; forwards, Rev. J. Stephens &nd P.C. Rees.

OVERCOME BY DRINK. Woman Falls Through Glass Door I In High-street. A married woman named Mary Owens (34), wao charged at Swansea on Tuesday with being drunk and disorderly in High- street, and also with wilfully breaking a plate glass window in the front door en- tranoe of Harris's Hotel, High-street, value 24 lQs., the property of Owen Harris, on October 20th. Defendant stated that she fell through rhe glass owing to her being suddenly overcome by liquo. fumes she had in- haled. She was fined 10s. and ordered to pay the damage or g9. 4ow» for. one month.

THE LATEST. -0 An elaborate tea gown creation by Lucille, in silver embroidered tissue over mauve satin forming trousers trimmed with skunk. (Photo. N.I.).

CALIFORNIA SYRUP OFFiSS IS LAXATIVE FOR CHILD. Look at Tongue! Remove poisons from stomach, liver and bowels. Accept "California" Syrup of Figs only—look for the name California on the package, then you are sure your child is having the best and most harm- less laxative or physic for the little stomach, liver and bbwels. Children love its delicious fruity tasto. Full directions for child's dose on each bottle. Give it without fear. Of all chemists, Is 3d. and 2s. per bottle. Mother, I ïHl mustJ

GRAVE CHARGES. Miss Pennant Alleges Immorality. Miss Violet Douglas-Pennant was cross- examined yesterday when she continued her evidence at the inquiry by a Com- mittee of the House of Lords into her dis- missal from the prosition ofcommandant of thu Women's Royal Air Force. Answering Mr. Patrick Hastings, Miss Pennant agreed that her allegation was that Colonel Bersey was a party to an intrigue against her, and that he ob- structed her in the prover performance of her duties. Asked if she wished to express re- gret to Colonel Bersey for what she might have done or said about him, Miss Pennant replied: None whatever." Mr. Hastings: When do you say this intrigue began ?—I cannot answer exactly, becausexl don't know. I was quite un- suspicious. Pressed by the chairman* (Lord Wren- bury), witness said the four persons who were first in the intrigue were General Livingstone, Colonel Hersey, Dame Katherine Furse and Mrs. Beatty. JOBBING FRIENDS. Mr. Hastings: Do you suggest Colonel I Bersey was trying at any time to job friends of Ins into positions in this Ministry ?-l do. You realise that would be and is a I terrible accusation to make against an oificer ?" asked counsel. 1 certainly realise the gravity of it," replied Miss Pennant. What evidence have you for saying that Colonel Bersey desired that immoral.ity should continue in the camps of the W. ft. A. F. ?—Beca use Colonel Bersey cover gave me any assistance in clearing up a serious state of affairs. Miss Pennant, mentioned that she dined at Lambetn with the Archbishop of I Canterbury, and heard very serious re- ports as to conditions in different camps. REPEATEDLY PUT OFF. I She told Colonel Bersey of it. and asked him if he could help her to find out the facts. Colonel Bersey put me off re- peatodly, and assured me there was nothing in it, and I was never able to get I at the most serious state of affairs that was going on at Hurst Park until- Col. Bersey left." I Do you want it publicly stated that on that you charge this gentleman with a desire to keep these camps in a state of immorality?" asked counsel. Miss Pennant: I charge Colonel Bersey with being a party to so doing. At the request of. Mr. IlastingB, Miss Dcuglas-Pennant wrote on a sheet of paper the names of two ladies, who, she alleged, were miied up with the im- morality of the camp." The name of Colonel Williams was men- tioned, and Mr. Hastings announced that the Colonel would como forward and say on oath that certain allegations made by Miss Douglas-Pennant were absolutely un- true. Miss Douglas-Pennant said she would not be surprised at that, because she had declined to recommend Colonel Williams for a higher post. The Chairman: It is surprising the ac- cusations you make against people, and it is extraordinary the conclusions you come to. Miss Douglas-Pennant: Colonel Wil- liams went against me, and, at a later stage, lie came into the intrigue.

VALLEY TRAGEDY. I -—————- Little Boy Killed by Motor 'Bus. A fital -a  ci  d at G(? d re'r- A fatal accident occurred at Godre'r- graig on.' nday, when a little boy 0f three, named Evan Roderick, of 291, Tarrenni-terrace, Godre'rgraig, was knocked down by a motor bus. He was taken to the Swansea Hos- pital with a compound fracture of his skull, right leg and left foot, but died there a few hours after admission.

WIDOWS' & ORPHANS' FUND. Ladies' Committee Enter- tained to Tea. An enjoyable afternoon was spent on Monday, when the Ladies' Committee of the 6th Welsh Widows' and Orphans' Fund-those who have worked cease- lessly and tirelessly throughout tb-e year on behalf of the A-idows and orphans of those men who have made the supreme sacrifice—-were entertained to tea at Thomas & Cafe. Every member has put her heart into the work of the committee, with admir- able results. A special tribute was paid to Mrs. Flower, who has been in sole charge of the children in their holiday home at Berry Hall, Reynoldston, thank- ing her for the splendid way in which she looked after the children, making their holiday a really enjoyable one. The future welfare of the Festival Com- niittee, Catering Committee, etc., wat; discussed, and the officials for the ensu- ing year appointed. This work entails no little responsi- bility. but these zealous workers are one and all determined to return to work with renewed vigour, in order to make this year's appeal a greater success than

"GET A RIFLE." I Sinn Feiner's Advice. I A. document fouaid on a Sum Peiner was the subject of a court-martial at Dublir on Monday, when James Higgins wae charged. Hig-gfns refused to reoognise the Court. Baying that he was a soldier of the Irish Republic. The document advised Irishmen to leave nothing undone to improve their military efficiency, and added: Tf you have no rifle, do everything in your power to get one; if you have one, take proper carof it and learn how to ufle it properly." L The decision will be jQromulgated latar.

WOM S 8EAQUESP FOE. I The Way to Conquer it. There Íf little d^ubt that the greatest enemy which womankind has to fight is anæmia. If is the bane of a woman's life and exacts u* toll with an unpitying hand. Hardly noticeable in its "first etages, it gradually creeps upon its vic- tims, and almost before they are aware of it, it has them in its clutches. Happily, there are now proved means 'of combating thus scourge, and prompt action should tie ba.ken on the first symp- toms of the d'sease becoming apparent. By their tonic action in renewing and re- vitalising the blood, Dr. Williams' pink pills have proved effective in even tho illOEt obstina-te cases of anaemia. In sup- port of this, we quote a statement re- cently made by Mrs. D. J. Jones, of 28, Burghley-road, Kentish Town, LOlld-on. X.W. Mine seamed to be an almost hopelewi case of amemia," caid Mrs. Jones. I was reduced to such a weak state that I. could hardly ftahd, and when I wanted. to get across the room I had to cling to the table. I became very pale and lost a great deal of weight. The sLightest exertion left me breathless and exhausted. My stomach was so weak that I could not retain food, and brought up every- thing. I was under hosp'tal treatment for four months. They gave me all kinûs of medicines, but I got no relief. I was told to rest all the while, but this I was obliged to do, not having the strength to get about U I decided to get the advice of another doctor, and he sad I was aliiiost a wreck oild about as low a.s anyone could be. He treated me with a tonic, but my stomach was too weak for it. a I was always in pain, and got into such, a dreadful state that I was almost, driven to despair. "One day 1 happened to read atioij,t Dr. Williams' pink pills in the news- paper, and sent out for a box to try. Before that box was findshed I began Lry feel myself al in again; so of eour.e I persovered with them. My appetite im- proved, and I was soon able to go out for a short walk Every day showed me an improve- ment. I gained a good healthy colour. and 1 began to put on the weight 1 had lost. Breathlessness no longer troubled me, and I was able to get about without difficulty. Now I am enioying excellent heal' and attribute my cure solely to Dr. pink pills If ever I get run-do. at any time I shall know -,vh-t to tuiu to." If von are suffering from impoverished i blood you cannot afford to wait another • day before giving Dr. Williams' pin k 1 pills a thorough trial. Go to any dealer! and obtain a supply, but aek for Dr. wiuiamsp. FREE.—A Health Guide of much use- fulness can be obtained Free, by sending a postcard for a copy, addressed to Book' Dept., 3*5. Fitzroy Square. London, W.I.

V.C.'s LETTERS.. Col. Sherwood-Kelly's Court. Martial. The court-martial on Lieat.-ColoAel Sher., wood-Kelly, V.C. has been fixed for Octo- ber 29th, And it will bo held at the Middle- sex Guildhall. Colonel Sherwood-Kelly is at present under "open arrest," a.nd it is stated that charges have been prepared against him, in connection with the letters which he wrote to the" Dally Expreae" ooncernirij British forces in North Russia.

THINNESS DUE TO INDIGESTION, HOW TO OVERCOME BOTH. Dyspeptics and etaraaeh sufferers a ret' almost always weak, thin, and im-; poverish?d. That is because they do note: get suf&cieMt nourishment from the fo<? they eat It simply lies in the stom:1cli{ and ferments, causing heartburn, acidity,5 gas, and other painful and dangeroufll symptoms. If vo t ivant to be sturdy an4 strong, to sleep well and look well, yene must have good digestion. The best thing for this purpose is to take i little Bisurated Magnesia after each meal Ol" whenever pain is felt. Bisurated; Magnesia neutralises the acid, stops) the 0 fermentation, and thus removes'! all obstacles to healthy, normal digest.:oiv Not only does B;unrated Magnesia relieves you from t.bo discomfort of stomach? trouble, but by promoting good digeetioni it add to your strengtb and makes yuuJ feel and look younger, brighter and1' happier than vou have felt for a lonaj time! Bisura,ted Magnesia is obtainable of all chemists at, 3s. a bottle (powder ft)riii) amd is. 3d and 28. 6d. a flask (t blets)" Included with every package is a printed' guarantee protecting you from loss by. ensuring the return of your money if yoiv do not receive complete and speedyi benefit.

LOW PERCENTAGES. Losses on Schoo! in Neah Valley. At the meeting of the Neath Group of Schools on Monday, Councillor Llewellyn D, Howell, J.P.. Aberdylais, presiding, the very low percentage of aebool attend- ance in the Neath Valley, including the Glyn-Neath and Resolven Schools, was discussed, the percentage in all the other districts being considerably higher. The Clerk (Mr. Edward Powell) men- i fioned that for every one per cent. below 90 per cent, throughout the county thera: was a loss of 92,01)0 in grants. The com- mittee took a serious view of the report,. and tho attendance officer was asked t.<): 1 make every effort to bring about an imw ¡ provement by the next group meeting. TEACHERS KILLED IN THE WAR. The Primary Inspector (Mr. T. Powell)'j said that out of the 43 teachers from tbe j county who had served in the war :1 made the supreme sacrifice, there weroj seven from the group, viz., J. R. Aubrey,' Neath-road, Britonferry; Garfield Da\'ie. Resolven) W. H. HoweHs. Jersey Marine :? Wilfred Howells, Vernon-place, Briton* ( ferry; J. D. Llewelyn, Besolven; Sydney j ? Thomas, Skewcn; Lewis Wheeler, Briton?? ferry. The chief education official wrote that. j a suitable memorial to all these fallen] [ heroes is to be erected in the County HallJ Cardiff.

Summoned at Swansea on Tuesday for stealing a quantity of coal value ts. 6d., » the property of the Cambrian Cold Storage Compaiiy, Johanna Begley (14), Ellen Carri (50), and Margaret GaUirin (23), were each fined Qr fourteen davii., > V