Barry Dock News

.á!!I. IlJ BARRY POLICE COURT. I MONDAY. 1 Before Colonel Thornley and Mr I.ewelen Wood. CADOXTON WOUNDING CASK. Joseph Flint, labourer, was again brought up in custody charged on remand with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Thomas Marsh, also a labourer, with a knife, during an altercation which took place on Sunday, the 20th ultimo, at Hannan's Lodging House, Cadoxton. Evidence was given that the prosecutor was still unable to appear, and the prisoner was further remanded for a week. ALLEGED THEFT OF A BICYCLE. Elishq, F. Prangley, a collier, of Abertillery, was placed iJi: the dock on remand to answer a charge of stealing a bicycle, value £11, the property of Edgar Thomas, a mason, of Aberthaw, on the 18th instant. Prosecutor stated that on the night in question he left his machine in the passage of his house, and having locked the door he retired to rest. The prisoner and his brother, who has also been arrested on a similar charge at Newport, were lodging in the house, and on this particular night were in the kitchen partaking of supper when prosecutor retired. Next morning prisoner and his brother had gone, and the machine was missing. The bicycle produced was his. P. S. Arthur Cotterell (139), Aberbeeg, proved arresting prisoner on the previous Thursday evening. He had the stolen bicycle in his possession, arid in answer to the charge said, '• You have got the wrong man this time." Prisoner was subsequently handed over to P.O. Abrahams, of Rhoose, by whom he was again charged, and said. I have nothing to say I won't say anything." Prangley was also charged with stealing a suit of clothes, value d63 10s, the property of Alfred Thomas, a haulier, the father of the prosecutor in the first case, the clothes being taken on the same occasion. There was a further charge of theft against the prisoner. Ruth Stokes, 91, Norton Bridge, Ponty- pridd, told the court that tlus prisoner came to lodge at her house on the 3rd of June, and ten days later left, taking with him a suit of clothes belonging to her husband, Thomas Stokes, who now declared that prisoner had not told him that he was going to leave the house. The clothes he valued at A3 3s.—Charles Allen, pawnbroker's assistant, said the prisoner pledged the articles produced for 5s at the shop of Otto Fallow, Ponty- pridd, and gave the name of John Welsh."— Prisoner was committed to take his trial at the Quarter Sessions. MAINTENANCE CASES. On the application of Superintendent Giddings, Michael Courtney. Travis-street. B-trry Docks, was ordered to pay £ 11 2s, in weekly instalments of 4s, by way of arrears of maintenance of his two sons at an industrial school. Mr A. Jackson, solicitor, Barry Docks, appeared for the defence. Matthew Harry was also ordered to pay £ 5 17s, by weekly instalments of 2s. Similar cases against William Prothero (Barry) and Patrick O'Brien were adjourned till Thursday but the case against Alfred Reed, who owed £5 5s ôd, was adjourned for a month. 't s ,i F ATTEMPT AT SMUGGLING. William Buttler. an able seaman, pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle two pounds ana a quarter of tobacco, and he was ordered to pay 139 7d single duty and costs. Mr Williams represented the Customs authorities for the prosecution. COMPLAINANT THE OFFENDING PARTY. Emily Miller, 3, Cross-street, Barry Docks, charged William Keen, 12. Crons-street, for using- threats towards her on the 12th instant. Mr A7 Jaekson, solicitor, appeared tor the prosecution, and Mr Morgan Davies, solicitor, for the defence. Complainant stated that she was in her garden on the day in question, when defendant threatened her, and used bad language towards her. She had received a letter from a solicitor, and afterwards took out the summons.—Defendant said the complainant was the offending party, and the Bench, stopping the case, dismissed the summons. CHIMNEY ON FIRE. For allowing the chimney of his house to be on fire, Henry Johnsey, Cadoxton, was fined Is 6d. DRUNKS. Pines of 2s 6d each were imposed upon Joseph Batt, Mary Ann George, Thomas Jones, Evan Jenkins, William Garland, and Catherine Driscoll for being drunk and disorderly and Oliver John, 103.

CARDIFF AND BARRY BAR- MEN'S PICNIC. On Sunday last- the barmen employed at the different hotels in Citrdliff ana Barry held their first annual pie-nic at The Leys, which was reached in breaks via Bonvilstone. After dinner an adjournment was made to an adjacent field, where same excellent eports were witnessed, the results bein* as follow :10° *at J Hji^icap ist, E Edmunds. Barry 2nd, \V. P^mar. iarry 3rd. Walter Fear,'Cardiff. 400 lards Flat Handicap: 1st G Lame, Cardiff; 2nd. A. Bendall. Cardiff; ^rd T Pearson ('• Little Tich"), Cardiff 200 Yards Consolation Handicap 1st, Tom Grimth., 4 1 T. Pearson. Bacl,-ward Cardiff. 2nd, A. Davies, Eon EdS Race J* Savag^, Cardiff. 150 Yards ^iters' iibert JoQ^ Cardiff. At the close of the sports a smoking concert was held when an interesting programme ot music was'cone through. On the return journey a stoppage was made at the Cowbndge Arms. Cow- bridge°where an egg and cake competition was held 'Messrs A. Bendall, Charlie Williams, J. Savage, and Swansea being the winners.

REVIEW OF PUBLICATIONS. WELDON'S LADIES' JOURNAL. The summer issue of this magazine (July, 3d.) is delightful in the stylishness of its designs and the lovely effects obtainable from the materials suggested for their make-up, perfect taste being the key-note of this publication. 1o mention a picture bodice, a smart toque, lace blouse, glace silk Eton, toilettes for the races, park, garden- parties, etc., two pretty camisoles, a silk petticoat, a matron's cape, dress and bodice, a dust mantle, fashionable enpe, French mantle, driving jacket, and new skirt and bolero is to enumerate only a few of the charming creations depicted in its paees. A cut-out pattern is given away consisting of the new shape skirt, and coat which may be worn open or closed, also a coloured plate illustrating the latest of this season's modes in drcs-es. Interesting articles include profitable bee-keeping, how to make ices and summer drinks, the etiquette of garden parties, advice on fursishiiig, what moles foretell, chats with lovers, to let whispers, and the number is brought to a pleasant finish with a pretty story in the boudoir supplement entitled. The love that wins," by L. Ackroyd. WELDON'S PRACTICAL KNITTER (2d.) — This will he f"uull exceedingly useful to the industriously inclined during the long summer days, as it contains directions for knitting stock- ings and socks for ladies, gentlemen, and children.

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"'I! -c. PENARTH POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY. Before Mr J. S. Batchelor (chairman), Mr Lewehl Wood, and Mr W. B. Gibbs. ONE OF THE PENALTIES OF FEVER. Thomas Hewings admitted that his chimney was on fire, but pleaded in extenuation that he had had fever in the home, and burnt some papers which had become contaminated.—Fined 2s. DICK WHITTIKGTOX AND HIS DOG. The wife of Richard Whittington, Salop-street, Penarth, appeared to answer a summons charging him with being the owner of an unlicensed Ö, g. Mrs Whittington explained that the dog was an infant, but the animal had since been destroyed.- A fine of Is was imposed. WHEN ARE HORSES UNDER CONTROL ? John Pritchard and Charles Edwards Ule l c-ai th cabbies," and they were charged with leaving their horses unattended, the former on the high- way, and the latter on the cabstand near the rail- way station. Both men had adjourned to a neigh- bouring hotel for some refreshment.-Pritchard was fined 5s, but a cabstand not being the high- way, Edwards was dismissed. HORSES STRAYING. Robert Harry. Dinas Powis, appeared for the third time this year for allowing horses to stray on the highway, and was ordered to p:iy a penalty of 2s 6d. OFFENDING BATHERS. Three lads, named Loughrae, Berry, and Prosser pleaded guilty to bathing without drawers near the Esplanade, Penarth. and the Chairman having cautioned the boya that they were liable to a penalty of 45, they were dismissed. CYCLING OX THE FOOTPATH. George Chilcott, Thomas Jones, Ernest Demattos. Edward Garland, James Messer, and Edward Wood were charged with riding bicycles on the footpath at Llandough, and were fined 2s 6d each. NO BELL. Each of the defendants admitted riding on their bicycles without bells on the highway at Penarth. and a fine of 5s each was imposed upon Alfred Fardo, Rowland Dobson, Sydney Edmunds, and Thomas Jones. A WICKED ASSAULT ON THE POLICE. A seaman named James Henry Cunningham, a burly-built man, was placed in the dock, wearing two ominous bandages on his head, to answer a charge of assaulting the police while in "he execution of his duty on the previous morni. Police-constable Boothby (213) said he saw -he prisoner in a drunken state and behaving in a disorderly manner at an early hour on the orev v'-s morning at Barry Docks. He requested him toVo home, but refused, and Cunningham was t-i -n into custody. On the way to the police staiion prisoner brutady assaulted the constable and tried to s rangle him. During one of the struggles prisoner fell, and cut his head by coming into contact with tue kerb. Cunningham continurd to maareat the constable, and attempted to do him serious bodily harm, whereupon Boothby waf obliged to use his staff to subdue the ruffian whose conduct was that of a madman.—At the police station, Boothby, who was in an exhausted state, was put to bed, and Cunningham's injuries were dressed by Acting-sergeant Gill.—The Chairn an characterised the assault as a wicked one, and tent Cunningham to prison for a month's hard kbcur. AN ALLEGED NOVEL NUISANCE AT DINAS FOWIS. Mr Donald Maclean, solicitor, Cardiff, r-pplied, on behalf of Miss Helen Claudie, Dinas Powis, for a summons against Robert Harry, a neigh-, our to suppress a nuisance caused by the barking <,f a dog at night. Mr Maclean said that all tntaus cf moral suasion had proved unaviling. and Miss Claudie and her household were nnv obliged to seek the aid of the law.—The Bench ruled that the court had no jurisdiction in the matter, and Mr Maclean said he would apply for an injunction in the County Court. ALLEGED THEFT OF PRESERVED BKEF. William Howell and Francis puckfield were brought up in custody charged with stealing a box of preserved beef from the steamer Craigleitb, at Barry No. 2 Dock, on the pit-vi.r,3 night. Howell was seen by Doek constable Harpur leaving the ship with the box in his possession, and he said it was given him by Duckfield, the watchman, who, however, denied having done so. Duckfield was discharged, and Howell Was remanded till Thursday at Barry for the production of evidence in bis behalf.

DERIVED GREAT BENEFIT. 23, Christian-street, Liverpool. DEAR Sir,—It IS with great pleasure I inform you that I have derived great benefit by using Gwilym Evans Quinine Bitters for Bronchitis and Indigestion, having been a sufferer for the h.st ten years.—I am, gratefully yours, M. PARKER.

BARRY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Barry District Council was held on Tuesdav afternoon last at the Clerk's Ofiice. Barry Docks the members present being Mr J. II. Jose (chair- man), Mr J, C. Meggitt, and Mr J. A. Manaton. J lis surveyor presented provisionnl apportion- ments for private street works in Lombard-street Regent-street, Woodland-road, Llanover-street a^d they were agreed to. Several objections were received to private street works, and were referred to the clerk. Owners of property in Canon-street, objected to the re-apportionment of private street works in the lane at the rear of Harbour-road and adjoining lane, and it was decided to charge the apportion- ments by the frontage of the lane in all cases iu future. The Chairman and Mr Manaton were appointed to open applications, and select candidates to appear before the Council for the post of architectural assistant. An application by Mr A. Jackson on behalf of the East Barry Land Syndicate, to lay pavement in Everard-street when calltd upon was agreed to. Mr Thomas, the caretaker at the Cemetery, attended to deny having behaved in an insolent manner towards a Mrs Davies. and stated that one of the workmen at the cemetery stood by while he spoke to the woman, He also tendered his rssignation as caretaker.—In reply to the Chairman, Mr Thomas said there was no rule to prohibit persons from taking fiowers, etc., out of the cemetery.—It was decided to advertise fcr a caretaker of the cemetery at a weekly wage of 30s, with house and coal. A communication of the Ashbourn Rural District Council in favour of the taxation of cycles, etc., and that such tax be devotedto the repair of highways, was referred to the Council. The following tenders were received for con- structing a portion of Gladstone-road and culvert -The Road-W. Britton, £2,506; G. Rutter, £ 2,414 E. Osmond, £ 2.123 J. W. Pioome. £ 1,798 and A. G. Collins and Co., £ 2,383. The Ctilvert-W. Britton. P-997 J. Pront, R820 G. Rutter, £ 813: E. Osmond, £ 708 Rendell und Motton, £669; J. W. Froome, £521. Both contracts were given to Mr Froome.

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