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Shebeening at Pontygwaith I R d ? Raid by Foiace. j Ksf;.vy Fine iivflictcd. Al Porth Police Court o" imisdav lust-, before Mr. D. Lieuter Thomas (Stipendiary magistrate) and other magis. traies, James Howe, a general dealer, of 28, Furnace How, Pontygwaitli, was I charged with selling intoxicating drinks "it hunt a license. ?h.E. I!. Roberts, soHcitor. Pontypridd, apIH:w'd t? dote ml. i P.S. lEdwin Williams, -stationed I Pontygwatth. said on Sunday, 13th August, in company with I P.C.'s Cove and Bat-ten, he coticetded [ himself in view of the t'i, i) i i Furnace Row, Pontygwaith. the house where defendant lived. He kept watch, During that period 11(: saw 16 men and 3 women enter the house. At 11.30 P.S. Davies and P.C. Pullman joined witness. About 12 noon witness sent P.C. Batten to lake up a position on the railway line near the house, still in view of the front door. Durm?thc time Batten took to reach the line .some men left the house. All the officers then went nearer the house, and at a signal from Batten thov rushed up. Witness sent P.C.'s Cove and Batten to the front door, while witness himself, P.S. Davies and P.C. Pullman went a round to the back, and entered the yard (Oil authority of a search warrant issued by Supt. Wil- liams, through complaints received*. He had two flights of cteps to go down before they could enter the house. Witness here explained that defendant had a wholesale beer license, which was limited to 44 gallons of beer a day, not to be consumed on the prem ises. Tin's license had expired at that time, although I witness did not know Continuing, witness said that when he into view of the back of the house, he -saw defendant sitting down near the back door, with a jug in his hand. 'There were two men with him, who gave the names of George and John lies, of Stanley- town. George had a glass full of beer in his hand. Howe, on seeing the officers, t rijshed into the house. Witness Jeff P.S. t Davies tA see to the two Ties. When witness and P.C. Pullman got into the house, they saw James Howe, defendant's, son, running out through the front room j door and straight upstairs, carrying a jug and glass. He was chicly followed by defendant Howe, who carried a jug containing beer, which he was spilling on the way. Witness sent P.C. Pullman j upstairs after them. Witness went- into the shop, where he saw four men stand- ing by the counter. The door was closed and barred with an iron bar. Part of the counter and the floor was wet. P.C. Pullman then cfcme in with the di fendant and his son. and said. This man (mean- ing the son) put a jug and glass. on the dressing table in the back bedroom. Speaking of the defendant. Pullman said that he rushed into the front- bedroom, and emptied the contents of the jug, spilling about half on the floor. Defen- dant then said, "I can take as much beer as I like upstairs, can'l 12" Wit- ness went upstairs and found tite con- dition of things in accordance "illl what Pullman had said. Witness called defen- I dant's attention to a hamper containing ndtat.ocs, from which beer was running. Defendant said that it was running from a. ca.sk by the side of it. It appeared as though a jugful of beer had been thrown into the hamper. Witness examined the cask which Howe had mentioned and found that it was not leaking at all. Witness again asked Howe how he accounted lor it, and he replied, point- ing to the men in the shop, "You better ask one of them b s there < I suppose one of 'em is a trap for me Witness told him that he had hut. :i<) trap. U it- went, to the counter, and 'inder- neath found a quart flagon winch had recently contained beer, together ii-itli two glasses. Defendant got hold oi one and put. vinegar in it. On a shelf in the sijop was a cup containing 80s. in silver and coppers. While in the shop, a knock came at- the door^ which was opened, and a man entered. lie did not delect wit- ness (who was in plain clothes), and called for a bottle of Bass. Defendant's son who was behind the counter, gave a look at the man and then at. witness, and sewed him with a bottle of lemonade, which the man drank and paid for. and went- out. Witness, then went out. to the back, and found five empty flagons which hnd recently contained beer, and a num- hEr of other flagons. There was one glass tnll of beer, arid also a 9-galloncask on tap. Defendant then said. I tapped the cask for myself last night. Wit- ness pointed out to him that the cask was nearly empty, and told him that he itness) had kpot the house under obser- vation, and had seen a number of and women enter. Defendant replied. "Yery likely perhaps you have seen 30, and perhaps 50. I do a good traJe on Sunday mornings." Witness then told i ho nien present that they would be reported lor beia? Oil unlicensed pre- mi?e.s. Orosss-Examination. Air. Roberts-; Do you attach any im- porta nee to the vinegar incident:' Ycvs. do. I believe there had been beer in the glass, and he put vinegar in the gia-ss for me not to smell the beer. Witness said that the wet. rings on the ■counter appeared to have been made by the bottom of tin; jugs produced. P.C. Pullman and P.S. Davies gave c-orrobe.rat ive ev idence. P.C Oliver Batten spoke as to taking up a position in front of the house. He heard a lot of rushing about inside about the tinw when P.S. Williams entered i torn the back. There w as nothing thrown out of the window. The Defence. Defendant, on oath, said that he had hold a half beer "ficpuse for 17 years, hut his last license had expired on the 29th July last. On the date in question, about 12 o'clock, he was upstairs, when the police- rushed into the house. He was not out at the back at all. The jugs mentoned in the- prosecution had he-en upstairs overnight, and contained There were four men in the shop when he went down with the police. One was drinking ginger beer, and the other three lemonade. The only glass of beer the- police found was the one which his wife had drawn for herself. The potatoes were under the tap of the j iuegar cask, and the droppings fen on them. The beer cask was also leaking, and he showed P.S Williams where it v. as leaking. His "missus'' attended the shop, and the women 11110 eamein wanted vinegar, &e. The man who came in while the police were there did not order a bottle of Bass, but he had what he asked for, and that was lime juice and soda. Emily Howe, defendant's wife, stated that she was in the back Ni-lioit the police came, drawing a. glass of beer for herself. The two men lies were out. in the hack, making a. deal about some pigeons, as her sen kept pigeons. James Howe, defendant's son. said that he was upstairs when the police came. He had been serving pop the morning, but he ltatt servet] no beer. It was not- true to say that lie had a jug and a glass in his hand when the police came. P.C. Mitchell stated that h> was in Court. ill Jannarv, 1901 when defendant was and for a similar offence. Summing Up. The Stipendiary, summing up. said that lie was satisfied the case was made out. It was true that no person had been heard ordering beer, but there still was the fact that so much secrecy was exer- cised, such as barred doors, &c. Again, there were all the utensils which were .found about the house, amongst them being a full glass of beer. It was not likely that defendant was entertaining all these men, neither was it likely that they were all there for temperance drinks. Defendant was liable to a fine of £ 100. or in default a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months. This time he would be fined L,50, or three months. The utensils were also confiscated. Upon the application of Mr. Roberts, the defendant was allowed a- month to pay. provided that he paid £ 10 ikat day and secured sureties for the remainder. _-?-_

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Cwmparc. The death took place last week of Mrs. Worthington. Tallis Street, at the age of 49. Deceased had suffered for many years from cancer, and bore her long term of suffering with Christian patience and fortitude. The funeral took place on Monday last- and was verv largelv attended. Cancel also claimed another victim in Mrs. Wattley, Cwmdare, who succumbed 011 I uesdav. at. the age of 48. Deceased was a highly-esteemed member of Station Road Church. Treorchy, and the Rev. J. Williams, who officiated at the graveside, sjtoke in high terms of her many virtues. The 1 utiernl on Monday was well attended. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved husband and children.  Cwnipare has a most promising student of electricity in Mr. Harry Williams, a youth yet in his teens. In two difficult exam i nations some time ago. he secured top place among several candidates. Bethel Sunday School held their annual ti eat on Monday last in the form of a party and rustic sports, foregoing their usual seaside trip this year on account of the recent labour troubles. A li,),t of boys and girls spent a most enjoy- able time. The (wmparc Corinthians A.E.C. held a trial match on Saturday last, two good side- turning out and sound form bein<>- shown. Tommy Williams is this year's skipper.

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-C?ry W?k?e -)?s Band. 1 Presentiition To '-andmsstep Sftfc- A smok'nu concert was held at the j Llewellyn Hotel. Pent on the 23rd uic. to celebrie the I'm;' run of w innings of the Cory Band at various hand con- tests, atrongsi vhe:n being the Class B ot South Wales and Moo- 1 Eisteddfod t contest. The years record to date is:—- Five first prises, 2 second^ and ;3 tlilrdl". During the evening' proceedings Mr. John Bailey, bandmaster, was presented with a silver-mounted ivory and ebony walking-stick, p'po in case, and tobacco pouch. The stick w as inscribed •" Pre- sented to J. Bailey, Esq.. by the Cory Workmen's Band, as a mark of apprecia- j tion and esteem. 7 Tiie presentation was made by Mr. R. Carter. 19 year- member of the organ- isation. Mr. Bailey suitably responded. Mr. E. Hall, E. Mr. Davies, M.E. (Pentre), Mr. 'I. Williams, \1.E.. and Mr. Foster. M.E.. were pre- sent. The artistes for the evening included Messrs. Woodward, Craiifield, W. Evans, (Treherbert-1, Geo. Williams, Broad. T. Williams, Hugh Williams, and D. Llewellyn. Mr. Bailey Jw" ljoeo connected with some of the must famous hands ill the kingdom. He played with conspicuous success in the B1 ack Dyke and Leeds Forge Bands, dIe euphonium, his favourite instrument. He was also con- nected with the Ferndale Ba nd for a time. There can be little doubt that it is owing to his assiduous endeavours that the Cory Band have so greatly distm- gnish<Hi themselves among Uritish hands- men.

?rm1?_ooæ ? CRICKET. j MID-BHONDDA LADS v. 1 COM- PANY, SOMERSET L. I. I. Played at Bl^ynypia 011 Friday last. Scores MID-RHONDDA LADS. D Jones c and b Fowler 80 T Atkins b Fowler 30 ]") Jenkins l^eight b 7 J H Parrv run cut. 0 G Powell c Sims b Paul. J R Dayies Ibw b Paul 11 B Hughes c Bickham b Fowler 11 J Durstan b Fowler 2, J Evans b 0 T Powell c Paul b Fowler 2 A Ockendon not out 4 Extras 1.) Total .170 SOMERSETS. c S Paul b Atkins 3 I ieut Sutton c Atkins b Parry [j Cnpt Watson b J H Parry 7 Sergt Sims b Atkins 13 FowW b Atkins • 2 Sergt Harding b Atkins. 9 Bickham c Ockendon h Atliiiis 2 Lce-C'nrpi Marks h Atkins U Davis c Parry b Atkins 0 Newton c and b Parry. 4 Deight not out. 1 Extras. 4 Total 49 Mid-Rhondda Lads won by 121 runs. Atkins performed the hat trick."

 Footb?!L ? Ton-Pentre Preliminary." About a thousand spectators watched Ton's preliminary canter" en Satur- j day aiternoi-n. and the high standard of play aroused considerable enthusiasm. Of j last year's brigade there at tp nJed Perci val | (?"ai): Jack Jones and Tern Williams (N<?p'?. back.- Johnny William* and Martin, halves: Tommy Roberts and Curtis, forwards. Victory fell to the j Probables by two goal* to nil. the s.-orer:- being Johnny Willi urns and Dicky Jones J <iatu Cwmparc). 'i'tt? last-named gave a j very clever di?phty ol footwork. and j although playing out 0: his accustomed p'jsiti!<i)(U<'uts)d? left, made ,1 "plendid partner at il?"ide r;?hl to Tommy Roberto. The Pos-uhle-. forwards com- bined well, thank" chiefly 10 the dash and I judgment of the old veto; an, Alby Curtis, at centre forward, v.'lio quite outclassed Joyce (Birmingham*, the pivot of the opposing front rank. The Probables" den nee was severely tested, but Percival showed splendid re- source. and Jones, and Williams at back were never in difficulties. (It the new men Ted Willeox and Williams (Budth- were pro-j minent. Higgins (Stafford^ was unfortu- nately injured in the first half, and 011 resuming after the interval was again i carried off. Dai Paul, a iocal lad. who j filled the Possibles' goal at the last moment, owing to Bob Thomas (Llan- drindod) missing Ins train, made several marvellous -save-, notably a penalty shot taken hy.Jack Jom Will Pearce. another local lad. was a sturdx defender for the losers. The Ion Committee should j have no difficulty in choosing a splendid j eleven from the twenty-two players who engaged in the match. Treorchy Rugby FootbalS Club. A trial match was played by tho Tre- I oichy Rugby Football Club at tl)e New Athletic Grounds on Saturday, when no fewer than eigltteen applicants for places were on trial, there being in the team three vacancies for forwards, occasioned by the indisposition ot Dick, the depar- ture Iroiu the district oi D. Lewis (who will captain the Ammanford team during the coming season), and the lamented deatnot the late Phillip Salisbury. The two teams were named respectively D. j W. Jones' (captain) XV. and Ivor Jones' (vice-captain) XV., aluCthe result was: Captain's Team. 4 goill., 4 ti-Ies (31 pts.): Vice-Captain's Team, 1 goat 2 tries (11 pts.). The majority of the members of last year's team represented the captain 's side. for which the following were the scorers:—J. W. Lewis (two tries and one dropped goal). B. Havward. Bargoed (two tries). T. O. Jones. W. Spiller and Geo. Evans (one try each), and three trios were converted by Daly James. Tom Griffiths (Llwynypiai. J. Kane (Glyncorrwg). and Hopkin Evans (Aberavon) scored a try each for Ivor Jones' side. Will (Lyon) Jone- converting one of the tries. As might be guessed, the probationers were very closely watched by a large, enthusiastic and discriminating crowd, and the most favoured among them were Tom Griffiths (Llwynypia), L. Leonard (Glyncorrwg). and Hopkin Evans (Aber- avon), three-quarter backs; Dan Morgan (Ferndale), the brothers' Bob and Joe Hayward (Bargoed), and J. Kane (Glyn- corrwg). forwards; whilst W. Lyon Jones' performances at full-back were very loudly cheered. All the available players of the old team were in excellent form, and gave creditable performances. Mr. Gwilym Howells, W. F. U. (treasurer of the Treorchy Club), was referee. Mr. T. Francis, the landlord of the Treorchy Club's headquarters (the Lion Hotel), entertained the teams to an cellent spreaJ after the match. The prospects of the Treorchy Club for a successful season this year are indeed vt,t,y bright. They have secured a fine fixture list, some of the best Welsh teams having arranged matches with them. There is no abatement in the district. in the enthusiasm for Rugby football, so that they have no fear of strong support. Financially they are practically sound, notwithstanding that they have expended I a substantial sum in erecting a new gate. Press box, -,ii-id ticket box, all of which were greatly needed, and they have also bettered the ground considerably by turfing it.

What Tonyparitjy Credits. I We in Touypandv may not credit all we read respecting happenings in distant towns, but we do credit the earnest word of a neighbour. What could be more convincing than this outspoken Blaen- clydach statement rs. Mavy B5°,Vd, of 84, Jones Street, Bhe. uelydach, _IVS Two .years ()'I' so ago I iiium have steamed my back for it was then that I had mv hrst attack of kidney troubJe. I bceame dropsical, having heavy swellings in the legs and arms. The secretions from the kidneys were n'liiaturai and painful, and I had such bad pains in my back that I was unable to do lriy housework properly I could not even bend down to pick up anything from the floor. As a result oF getting sleeplef;s nights I felt dull and listless all through the day. At times I was troubled also with neuralgic head- ache: and there were spots before my eyes. I heard tone Doall's Backache Kidney Pills were good for complaints like mine, so I got a box to try. The pills sent away tlic, bitt as I still had a pam in niy back 1 got another box of the piHs. winch made my back stronger, and I could bend about without pain. Better still. I was able to get good re.st at nights. The third box of Doan's Back- ache Kidney Pills completed my cure, for which I was very thankful. A few months ago the backache came on again: and, remembering the good Doan's Pills had done me before. I got another box of thom. They soon made me weil. I consider this medicine an ex- cellent one kidney trouble. (Signed) Mary Lloyd- Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and nrne.pence per box, or six boxes for thirteen shillings and liinepence. Of all chemists and stores, or post free direct from the Eo.ster-MeClel.lan Co., 8. Wells Street, Oxford Street. London. W. Be sure vou gd the same kind of pills as Mrs. Lloyd had. 4905p

A white rat, caught by Mr. Evan Roberts, contractor. Cymmer, on Wed- nesday last, was found on measurement to be 17 inches from tip of nose to end of tail.

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South Wales Markets. [From A. Mitchehon & Co., Stock- brokers, Cardiff anl Swansea.j Loea! maiKets nave been decidedly un- interesting dtiring the past week, with little business passing. I lie natural elleet of outside markets has been depressing, but the coal section, despite these influences, has shown a frmness that speaks well for the inherent strength cd the colliery section. D. Davis are firm tor at round about £ 21 for the £ 10 fully paid shares. Lockets are buyers of the Lo 10 Per Cent. Second Cumulative Pre- ference shares at t7 per share, wltile the £ o fully paid Ordinary shares are obtain- able at £ »j.]- £ ( £ ?. Tredegars have be-en quiet at 20. to 20s. Gd. for the £ 1 14s. ?;)id sharp", but a quiet, investment demand is u<ua)! jn evidence IH this popular share. New poit Aberearns are buyers at LS 2s. (jd.. with sellers at £8 l-1-. od. Noit ii1- are unchanged at round alxe.it £ <). Alexandra B 4-J Per Cent. Ne\\ Preference stock is obtainable at. 84; and is in good demand for a first- class railway preference security: it yields a high return of 5J per' cent. I nited Nationals are now £234, to £ 24. at wliich price they yield about 8} per cent., and as this company occupies an III) lue position amongst colliery companies as regards stability, the shares at this price are by no means over-valued, and llIiglJt easily go considerably higher in fact, the prospects for coal companies for the next twelve months are extremely good.

No Corroborative Evidence. Elizabeth Jennet John (24). a single R oild. Dinps, appiied ior an affiliation older against Thomas Jones, part-ow-ner of the ( arpenter s Arms;, Ynyshir. Mr. James Phillips. Pontypridd, appeared for the applicant. Po i-i t v- pridd. deiended. Applicant stared that she gave birth to a male child on the 24th April last, and defendant, she alleged, was the lather. She had been engaged at, the Carpenter s Arms. Ynyshir. as a domestic seii'ant for five years. During that period defendant had taken advantage oi her several times. Every time he mis- conducted himself with her he gave her £ 5. and sometimes £ 10, to keep it a secret. Aviien she was arrested some time ago for stealing from the Carpen- ter' s Arms, she had £381 in her posses- sion. most of which had been given to her hy defendant in this way. When she complained of her condition to defendant he told her to go to a doctor, while defen- dant's sister advised her to purchase some pills. Mr. Phillips at this juncture explained that he was in a great difficulty. He had no witnesses of his own, and was bound to call the defendant and his sister, and treat them as "hostile" witnesses. Mrs. Cording, defendant's sister, denied any knowledge of the affair regarding piHs. <?c., while defendant himself gave a most emphatic deniel to the charge. ",11-lle Stipendiary explained that the case must he dismissed for want of corro- borative evidence.

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