Barry Dock News

PENARTH POLICE COURT. MONDAY.-Before Mr J. S. Corbett (chairman), Mr James Ware, and Mr Llewellyn Wood. CLARA AND MAGGIE IN CONFLICT AT PENARTH. A married woman named Clara Wood, living in Maughan-street, Penarth, applied for a summons against a neighbour named Maggie Hortray, of the same address, for using violent and threatening language towards her. The applicant (who had a young child in her arms and another at her side) said Maggie had repeatedly threatened her. She also spat at her on the previous Saturday, but it did not touch her. She was afraid of her life, and wished to have protection.-The application was granted. A WARNING TO DISHONEST HOUSEHOLDERS AT CADOXTOSRBARRY. George Warren, labourer, now of Efailisaf, near Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, and late of Cadox- ton, appeared in answer to a summons charging him with illegally removing furniture from a house in No. 13, Brooks-street, Cadoxton, on the morn- ing of the 21st ultimo, to avoid distress. Mr F. P. Jones-Lloyd, solicitor, Barry Dock, appeared for the prosecution, and said cases of illegal removal of household furniture had become very prevalent in the Barry and Cadoxton district, and a stop should bE put to the practice.—John Williams was examined, and said he was agent to Mr E. T. Evans, Ferndale, the owner of the house in ques- tion. The house had been tenanted by defendant, and he had collected two weeks' rent from him. On the 21st ultimo there were two weeks' rent (twelve shillings) dne from the defendant, and he went in usual course to the house to collect the same, when he found the house empty. The front door was locked, and he went round to the back door, which was not fastened. He went into the house, and found the key of the front door on the mantel-piece in the kitchen. The furniture was all gone. Defendant gave no notice whatever of his intention to leave the house. When he last saw the furniture there was about £5 to L6 worth of furniture in the house. He subsequently ascer- tained that the defendant had gone to Efailisaf, where he followed him, and found that the furni- ture had also been removed thereto. —J. M. Evans, Cadoxton, said he was going to his work between half-past five and six o'clock on the morning of the 21st ultimo. In passing defendant's house, at No. 8, Brooks-street, he saw furniture being brought out and placed in a furniture van. He recognised a table and some chairs beingremoved. In a short time afterwards the van went away.— Defendant, in reply to the Bench, said he had no desire to avoid payment of the rent. He had been out of work for five weeks in Cadoxton, and he went away when he secured employment at Tondu. The furniture was taken to Efailisaf. He would have paid the arrears of rent if he only had time. -The Bench said defendant had no right to take the furniture away without giving proper notice, and the early hour at which the goods were taken from the house proved that he was aware he was not acting honestly. Defendant must, therefore, pay a fine of L2 16s. A DANGEROUS PRACTICE OF RAILWAY TRAVELLERS AT PENARTH. Frederick Gibson, fitter, Penarth, was charged by the Taff Vale Railway Company with leavinga train while in motion at Penarth Station on the 12th ultimo. Charles Atwell said on the evening of the date named he was on duty on the platform at Penarth Station on the arrival of a train from Cardiff. When the train was about half-way along the platform defendant opened the door of the carriage and jumped out when the train was pro- ceeding at a dangerous speed.—Defendant said the train was going slowly, and had only a minute or two previously pulled up at the north box.—Mr Corbett said the magistrates were bound to put a stop to the dangerous practice of jumping out of trains while in motion, and defendant must pay a penalty of 10s and costs. AN UNNATURAL SON AT CARDIFF. John Rees, first-class channel pilot, living at Grangetown, Cardiff, was again charged by Mr Pritcnard, warrant officer to the guardians of the Cardiff Union, with neglecting to contribute to- wards the support of his aged father, who lived at Lavernock. Mr Pritchard explained that defen- dant was earning exceptionally good wages, but although he was ordered about two years ago to contribute five shillings a week towards the main- tenance of his father, he had never done so except in compliance with magisterial orders, and he had paid a large sum by way of costs only.—The necessary order was made. A VIOLENT DRUNKARD AT CADOXTON. William John Morse, inqsoti, of Cadoxton-Barry, and formerly of Pontypridd, was brought up in custody of P.C. William Solomon (261) charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting the police on the previous Friday night.—The constable named, in the course of his evidence, said defendant, who was drunk, was stripped and wanted to fight on the street in front of the Wen- voeArms Hotel, Cadoxton. He requested himtogo home, but he refused, whereupon prisoner became very violent, and struck him with his fist in his face. He also struck him several times in the chest. Witness closed with the prisoner when his vio- lence increased, and he behaved like a madman, and kicked and tore about fearfully.—Prisoner de- nied striking the policeman, but said he had been chucked out of the Wenvoe Hotel, and the constable came up and seized him at once.—Mr. Albert Chappell, manager of the Wenvoe Arms Hotel, corroborated the evidence of the constable. He did not think, however, that the prisoner was very drunk.- Prisoner remarked that he had been in custody since Friday night, and he hoped the bench would deal very leniently with hun. In, spector Rees informed the magistrates that pris- oner had already served two sentences for drunk- enness, as well as a sentence of two months for a violent assault on his mother.-His mother, how- ever, was now in court, and offered to pay what- ever fine was imposed.—Mr Corbett said there was no doubt that prisoner was a young man of very violent character, but he should have one more chance af paying- a fine. The magistrates had, therefore, decided to impose a penalty of 20s. and costs, in default 14 days hard labour. OBSTRUCTING THE POLICE AT PENARTH. Edward May, greengrocer, of Glebe-street, Pen- areh, was charged with having wilfully obstructed a police constable while in the execution of his duty on the evening of the 11th ultimo at Penarth. There was also a summons against the police con- able referred to for assault on William May, to- gether with a summons by the police against Wil- liam May (an eleven-year-old son of Edward May), but the whole of the cases were taken together. Mr Frank H. Williams, solicitor, Cardiff and Pen- arth, appeared for Edward May, but William May did not appear, a certificate being forthcoming from Dr Aitken to the effecf that the boy Was suf- fering from scarlet fever.—Mr Corbett: Oh dear, if that is so we don't want him here.—P.C. Henry A. Headen (319) gave evidence to say that on the 11th of September last he was followed in Glebe- street, Penarth, by Edward May, who accused him of having assaulted his son. Defendant threatened to knock his head off, and asked him what did he strike his son for. Headen replied that if May had any complaint to make he had better ge to Inspector King and do so. Defendant replied he would not take the trouble to do that, but would settle with Headen himself. Defendant then be- came very abusive, and a crowd congregated around them.—Cross-examined by Mr Williams, Headen said he did not strike the boy at all be simply pushed one or two of the boys away from the pavement, as they were obstructing the foot- way.—Annie Park, 42, Glebe-street, said she saw several boys playing in front of the confectioner's shop. The policeman told the boys to get away, but they lefused, and the constable proceeded to push one or two of the boys off the pavement. The constable did not strike the boy at all. She after- lvards saw Edward May speak to the constable, and make use of abusive language towards him. George Parkman and William Leonard, both of Salop street, Penarth, gave corroborative evidence.—For the defence, Charles Livermore, living at 61, Windsor-road, swore that he saw the policeman thump one of the boys on the head, and that the blow sent him falling against the window of the adjoining shop. The thump was so great that he took pity on the boy. He also heard the altercation which subsequently took place between Edward May and the policeman, but he heard no remark whatever by the former as to knocking the latter's head off.—Henry May, a nephew of the defendant, gave evidence to show that the boy came into his father's shop, suffering pain from a large swelling on the head, and he dressed the boy's injuries.—On behalf of the de- fendant, Mr Williams contended that May did not obstruct the constable, for the latter had ad- mitted, in course of his evidence, that he could have walked away from May if he thought proper. -The Bench said there was no doubt the charge of obstruction had been established, but inasmuch as there had been considerable provocation, they would only impose a fine of 10s and costs. The other cases would be dismissed, the Bench also desiring to point out that the practice of children playing on the streets at Penarth was a general one, and foi some years had been a complete nuisance. DRUNK AND REFUSING TO QUIT. Thomas Kempson, a sailor, was charged with being drunk and refusing to quit a public-house at Penarth.-P.C. Henry A. Headen said he was called to the public-house to turn the defendant out, but the latter said that not even fifty police- men would turn him out.—Mr Corbett: But did you turn him out ?-P.C. Headen: Yes, your worship — Mr Corbett: Very well, then. (Laughter.)—Fined 10s.-It was explained that defendant had gone to sea, but had left 10s behind to pay the fine. LICENSING. An hour's extension was granted to Mr J. Harvey, of the Three Bells Inn, Cadoxton, on the occasion of the Cadoxton Cricket Club dinner on Wednesday evening last. A similar extension was granted to Mr Isaac Davies, of the Ship Hotel, Penarth, on the occasion of a Buffalo Lodge dinner thereat on Monday evening next.—Mr Corbett, not knowing what a buffalo lodge meant, enquired if it had anything to do with Buffalo Bill."

MONTHLY MEETING OF PENARTH LOCAL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Monday evening last at Penarth, Mr D. Morgan presiding. There were also present- Messrs J. Edwards, G. Pile, D. Cornwell, T. Bevan, Shepherd, J. W. Morris (clerk), and J. Llewellyn (collector.) The minutes of the previous general meeting and committee meetings were read and confirmed. The Collector's monthly statementup to the 5tb instant was submitted and approved of, showing under the head of General District Rate—Recov- erable arrears as per last month's statement,. JB880 6s 3d amount of supplement to rate made- on the 4th of May, 1891, JB5 5s private improve- ments, outstanding as per last month's statement, jB2,557 5s 5i total, JB5,420 16s 8id. Amount of general district rate collected since last statement, JB659 16s Id ditto recoverable, J3245 15s 2d; total, B885 11s 3d. Private improvements rate collected since last statement, JB74 10s 9d ditto outstanding, £2,462 14s 8id total, £ 2,538 5s Sid. Total of general district and private improvement rates, £ 3,420 16s 8id. Amount of general district rate collected since previous month, J6659 16s Id private improvements ditto, JB74 10s 9d total, JB714 6s lO^d. Amount paid to the treasurer, J3715 6s 6d balance in collector's hands, £1 Os 41d. The Chairman said an appeal was made by the dock Company against the new assessment, which would realise between JB5,000 and B6,000 more than the old assessment, and which, when it would be in force, would reduce the present rate to lOd. -After a discussion, Mr Edwards moved the adoption of the estimate for the ensuing year, and it was carried. The Clerk submitted a list of applications to register explosives in several shops in the town, and which the inspector of police had certified as proper places to store the same.—Mr Edwards asked it it was usual for the inspector to certify the applications.—The Clerk: Yes. -Mr Edwards, therefore, moved that the licenses be granted.- Agreed to. The Clerk read a letter from the proprietors of the automatic postal machines enclosing amended list as to where the same had been erected in the town.—Mr Edwards proposed that the form agreement between the Board and the proprietors be approved of.—Carried A letter was read from the secretary of the Gen- eral Post Office asking the Board's permission to erect four telegraph poles in Ludlow-street, and stating that the damage done would be made good.—Mr Edwards said telegraph poles in streets looked very bad indeed.—The matter was referred to the public works committee. A letter was read from Mr R. Forrest, J.P., the chairman of. the Board, requesting the meeting to defer the matter of reporting upon the roads and the decision of the old Board, and that the same be deferred to a special meeting. Mr J. Court was formally re-appointed inspector for the ensuing twelve months. The Chairman read a letter from the surveyor to the effect that he was unable to attend the meeting that night in consequence of ill-health. The plans passed by the public works com- mittee, a list of which was published in the Barry Dock News last week, were submitted and ap- proved. The Clerk explained that the tender of Mr Smith, of Cardiff, was recommended by the public works committee for acceptance for the extension of the following streets Station-road, £1,135 13s Lower Plassey-strcet, Cl,519 17s 8d; and Plymouth-road, £ 384 17s Id. — Mr Edwards moved that the same be accepted. --Agreed to. It was recommended by the public works com- mittee to dispense with the services of Mr J. T. Handy, the Roard's veterinary surgeon.—Mr Cornwell moved the adoption of the same.—Mr Edwards seconded, and it was carried.—Mr Corn- well also moved that the Board should not engage another surgeon permanently, but send for one when required.—Mr Edwards: What is your reason for that, Mr Cornwell ?—Mr Cornwell: My reason for making this suggestion is that we have for several years paid four guineas per year for a surgeon's services. A horse was taken ill last week, and the surgeon was sent for three or four times before he attended.—Mr Edwards How do you know a man from Cardiff will come when he is wanted ?—Mr Cornwell: If you will send to a tradesman who will attend to his business he will comply with the request immediately, and if not, he will give a reason for not doing 60, which our surgeon never did. The instance just referred to by me is not the only one that has occurred, for his services have frequently been required, and it was but very seldom he came when wanted.-The- Chairman concurred with Mr Cornwell, and gave an ;nstance where the surgeon had neglected to attend to his duties, and he had to employ a local man in his place.—A discussion ensued, but the matter of engaging the services of a new veterinary surgeon was left to the discretion of the surveyor,. Mr Cornwell's suggestion being, therefore, agreed to. The following accounts were submitted for the: Board's approval :—estimate of wages, £ 99; coal supply, P,6 19s 8d Mr T. William Jones, £7 2s;- ivir E. Knapman, Penarth, £ 7; Mr Trask, for repairs of highways, £ 5; Mr C. W. Williams, printer, 8s Mr John McKay, goods supplied, JB2. 14s surveyor's salary, E8 16s 8d inspector's. do., C8 16s 8d Mr Thomas Collin, £1 11s 6d; Mr J. Cory, one month's salary as baths' inspector, j311 5s; Messrs Knight and Co., London, for books, &c.. £2 Is; Mr Joseph Reeves, salary as boats' inspector, JB4 British and Mercantile In- surance Company, insurance of baths, £ 8 five weeks' wages to survevor's office boy, £ 1 10s Mr J- W. Morris, quarter's salary as clcrk, £ 32 10s. Mr. Bevan asked the clerk if he had received any replies from either of the railway companies respecting improved travelling accommodation between Penarth and Barry.—The Clerk said he had received a letter which had been previously read to the Board, but he had subsequently written to the effect that if the Board did not receive a definite reply to their communication as speedilly as possible the matter would be laid before the Railway Commissioners. This was all the business transacted.

Editor "Well, did you see Mr Nabob ?"—Re- porter "Yes, sir but he refused to talk."— Editor Very well. Keep the interview down to about two colums."—Visions of a bogus intervlew- with Buffalo Bill