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------A REMARKABLE STORY.
A REMARKABLE STORY. THE following facts were obtained at first hand and are wholly accurate and trustworthy. The story has no likeness to the numerous wonder tales which have no better foundation than gossip and imagination. The occurrence, should it prove to be true, was deemed of* so great importance that a special messenger was detailed to visit the spot with instructions to inquire carefully and tho- roughly into every point of the case; with the understanding that if his investigation bore out the statements earliest made, a sufficiently full account was to be published for the information and benefit of the public. His report being clear and satis- factory, a condensed summary of it is hero given:— It seems that a respectable family named Skinner resides at 34, High Street, Banbury, Oxon. In the Buttimer of 1895 a Bon, William Skinner, now about eighteen years old, met with an accident—a heavy fall, such as might happen to anyone. Fortunately no bones were broken and his friends naturally expected he would soon get over it. But he did not. Instead of recovering his strength he became weak and irritable. Although there was no injury calling for surgical interference, the lad's system appeared to be profoundly shaken. His appetite, previously robust, as with all healthy fellows of his age, grew poor and fitful. The attempt to build him up on food was consequently a failure. The liquid food, of which he took a limited amount, had no effect. He gained no strength from it. In spite of medical treatment young Skinner lost flesh at a frightful rate, his bones threatening to protrude through the skin. The condition of his nerves was equally peculiar and alarming. He was constantly twitching and totally unable to sit still or to remain quiet. Bad as his experience was by day he was always worse at night. He obtained so little material sleep that the doctor was obliged to administer sleeping drangbts- a course which no medical man adopts when it can be avoided. When awake, so great was the poor boy's nervousness, that he could not endure to be approached or spoken to. The very sight of him is said by the neighbours to have been a pitiable one to witness. People who called to see him out of sympathy and to offer any services they might be able to render, were of one mind; they said he could not possibly recover. Looking upon her snn'R deplorable and apparently hopeless state his In Li;n-hearted mother said, "I pray that God may take him." Yet merciful death did not come to his relief. For over two years he lingered on, sometimes a trifle better, as was believed, and then relapsing into his former condition. The local doctor diag- nosed the disease as St. Vitus' dance, and treated the patient for several months on that theory of the case; unhappily without good result. In view of obtaining the highest medical opinion of this mysterious affliction the lad was then taken for examination to the National Hospital, London, and afterwards admitted to the Banbury Hospital, where he remained three months, with no material improvement; the physicians' judgment being that there was no hope for him. Thus nearly a year went by. In May, 1896, his indefatigable mother- who fought for her offspring as only mothers will-on a letter of recommendation took the poor stricken boy to the Convalescent Home at Eaetbourne, and then again to the National Hospital in London, with no better outcome than before. On his return home William Skinner was to all appearance a complete wreck, his mind being quite unhinged. He was tenderly replaced in bed, as much dead as alive, and there remained, virtually a breathing corpse, month after month, season after season. His inherent vitality, his unconscious hold on life, surprised all who saw him. But plainly, the end could not be much longer delayed. Events now bring us to September, 1897, when the unexpected happened, as it so often does. A friend of the family, Mrs. Jewell of Sibford, called. In conversation on the boy's illness she urged the immediate use of a remedy known as Mother Seigel's Syrup, telling what it had done for her husband at a time when other treatment was Unavailing. On this advice Mrs. Skinner acted, taking responsibilities upon herself. In a short time-when the sufferer's desperate state is con- eidered-there was a marked improvement. He could eat with some relish, the food causing no distress or reaction. Other -medicines were entirely laid aside and dependence placed on this one alone; but the result Instilled this seemingly rash proceeding. Little by little the lad gained strength; climbing, so to speak, from the verge of the grave. As his body grew stronger his mind cleared and brightened. Tc the amazement of friends and physicians in two months' time he was able to leave the house and go about. At the date of this writing, February 4, 1898, William Skinner is in robust health, and his terrible experience of the past two years is but a fast-fading memory. His mother insists that his life was saved by Mother Seigel's Syrup, and no- body of the many who followed the case from the fttart is inclined to dispute her opinion. With a frankness which does them honour Several of the doctors concede the marvellous cure, and say that probably the lad's fall caused a shock which produced a profound disturbance, almost &mounting to an overthrow, of the digestive func- tions, which in turn reacted on the nerves-the font et origo mali being the digestion. The remedy Minded to removed that at the last possible moment End recovery followed.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT NEAR CARDIGAN.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT NEAR CARDIGAN. A FATHER SHOT BY HIS SON. On Friday, about 1.30 p.m., a report was circulated that John Thoma«, formerly heal water-bailiff undrr the Tivy Board of Conservators, had been shot. On further inquiries it transpired that Thomas and his lion Daniel, about eighteen years of age, were out looking for partridges on Ptnlan firm, Llechryd, neir Cardigan, when it appeare 1 two shots were fired at some brds by the son. Part of tie charges enjerel bill father's head at the back and earns out through the face, killing him instantane >usly. Dr. Joiie*. of Cardigan, was sent for. but bis aid was of no avail. An inquest was held on the hndy on Satur a7, before Mr J. H. Evans, corozie-. Tiie evidence of me Son, Daniel Thomas, went to show that he and deceased left their home about one o'clock, with two dogs, a ferret, and a bag of nets, th" son also carrying a gon. Soon after they arrived at Penlan Farm Foue birds rose. The son fired two shots, but misled tb jm. He te.loaded the gun, and was following bis latier, who Was a little way in front of him. whin sudd nly one of the barrel went off, and lis father fell to the ground. Evidence having betn given by the men Who had been attracted to the > pot by the firing and by Dr Jones, the jory rtturntd a verlict of Acoidentat Deatb."
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BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the Board of Guard:ans was hpl,1 on Monday, present—Mr B. E. Moruan. chairman.Messrs (}. Foss tt Roberts, J. J. James, T. K Siilno", T. A. Foi ry, Richard Edwards, Aberystwyth Graffiti! Morgan, C'eulanymaesmawr; Lewis Richards, Cwui- rheidol; Thomas Jenkins, and William Morris, Cyfoethybrenin; J. B. Morgan, Cynnullmawr; Richard Jam!'R. Henrys W. A. Miller, Iasavndre Richard Jon-'c, Llatil a lorti Upper; Jame« Jon* LUnbadarn Lower David Morgan, and Thomas Howi li, LlanfihaDgel Upper E. J. Evans, Llangwy- ryfon Kvan Lewis, Llanrhystyd Ilaminiosr; John Jonrfe Llanrhvstyd Mefenvdd Cl-arle-i Davies, Llan- ych"iarn; J. E..TamA., Molindwr; Thomas James, and Richard Davies, Traieirig; Richard Thomas, lir- Tmvnach Evan Simon, l^siynHr^ David Lloyd, Vaenor Lower; Hugh Hug es, clerk, and David Davies, clerk's clerk. STATISTICS. Out-relief administered durmsr the past fortnight: —Aberystwyth district, per Mr Thomas Vaushan, .£4:4 IS". 6d., to 167 panpers Genen'rglyn district, per Mr J. J. Hnghes, X51, to 191 panp-r- Ilar dis- trict, per Mr Joseph Morgan, £ 4A. 14- to 113 paupers. Nnmbfr in the house, 60, against 40. Vagrants re- lieved during the fortnight 24. against 42 in the cor- reeponding period of last year. XHK APPOINTMENT OF MR. VAUGHAN. The Chairman read a communication from the Losal GovernmeI,t Board informing the Guardinns that they saw no objection to the appointment of Mr l homas Vang* an to the office of Relieving Officer for the Abeiystwyth dit trict. The Board approved of the payment of a salary of .£53 per annum to Mr Vaughan f r the peTform-itn e of the duties of his office, and, in pursuance of the provisions contained in Article 172 of the General Order of the 24th of Julv, 1817 th^y directed that the t-aid annual fattry ot .£.53 should be paid t him by the Guardians, according to the terms of the Orders applicable to the payment of s\lari"8 in force in the Union. They also assej-ted to the under- takings given by Mr Vaoghan to his appointment as Collector of the Gnardians with n his relief di.-trict, with a remuneration of 10 per ceut on the amount colloetcd by him. FEFUNDED. A commuriicali-n W>lA read from the Local Govern- ment Board to the effect that they sanctioned, under thp spec al circumstances, subject to the production of a proper voucher to the Di^tri- t Auditor, the payment of the sum of .£112s Id, to Mr David Jones, being the amount found in his possession at the time of his arrest as a pauper lunatic. The Chairman said the rnonoy could not be refunded to this man without tho sanction of the Lr'od Govern. mer.t Board. He had met David Jones that morning, and he was very glad that the Guardians had allowed him to have the money. APPLICATION FOR BOOTS. A letter was read trom tne Pontypridd Union ask- ing the Guardians ta provide boots for the two child- ren of a non-settled pauper. Mr E. J. Evans commented on the very liberal manner all applicants were recently treated, remark- ing that wire mattresses for the tramps might be next 6m?geet;on. u Mr Salmon prote ted against Mr Evans light- headedness, and reminded him that tramps were human beings. Mr Penry asked why boots were asked for the children, more than other clothing. Mr Richard James suegested taat this was getting the thin end of the wedge in. Mr Miller observed that the Board bad provided these children with boots on a previous occasion. The Chairman invited the opinion of Mr E. J. Evan?, an old chairman of the Board, in the matter. Mr Evans said they vere generally very careful in this respect, and suggested that they should continue S°Mr Richard Edwards proposed that the boots tie allowed, remarking that they as Guardians ought to have that confidence in the Pontypridd Union. Of course if they decided to refuse, there was nothing to prevent them increasing the relief paid to the woman. Mr Edwards' motion having been seconded, Mr James Jones objected to Mr Edwards misleading the Board, remarking that the Pontypridd Board conld not increa-e the relief without their consent. The Clerk added t' at if they refused to meet the application, the Pontypridd Board could get an order to have them removed to Aberystwyth. Mr E. J. Evans eaid the woman was treated better than their own paupers, and yet they proposed giving them additional relief in the way of boots. The Brard subsequently divided, when the motion in favour of boots being granted as on previous occa- sions was lost. INTEREST ON UNPAID PRECEPTS. The following letter was read from Mr J. D. Perrott, the county treasurer.—" Dear air,-In ac- cordance with the instructions of the Local Govern- ment Auditor, I have to claim two months interest on the unpaid county rate due 21st June last, from the AberystwythUnion to the Cardiganshire County Coun- cil. The precept was made on the 30th May, 1898, for JEI.254 12s 4d. general purposes account, and X150 16s 7d for Intermediate Education, total, JBI 411 8s lid, and was made payable on the21^t June last. This sum was received by me on the 5th iust. I observe the Union ohequo for this amount was drawn and dated on 4th Julv last. My claim is for two months interebt on J61411 8s. lld. at 3 per cent., due to the County Council, X7 Is. Id. I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, J. D. Perrott, county treasurer. The Chairman having invited Mr Hughes to explain ^The^Clerk said the simple explanation was this they had not sufficient at the bank at the time to meet the call. If they were going to meet these calls regularly as they came in they would have to increase their reserve. He had contended for years that they should have a larger reserve than they had. Mr Miller If we have to pay interest: I don't see why the County Council should not pay interest to us for their delays. The Clerk observed that niltil this half-year the County Council had been five or six months in arrear with their vayment- and subsequently suggested that they should n-et off the interest due to the Guardians in the past againi-t this interest. Mr Richard James pointed to the fact that they were only allowed some three weeki to pay a cheque of £ 1,400. The Clerk's Clerk (Mr David Davies) said the pre- cept was not Berved on the 30th of May, that was the date on which it was signed. He maintained that the Board should have the precept early in March, because they did not know what to estimate The Council might claim .6300 or JJ400 more than they estimated for, owing to the delay in serving the precept. Mr Miller proposed that the County Treasurer should be communicated with, and that they should point out that the payments of the Council to the Board bad not been properly met, and that it was a hardship that they should be called upon to pay this interest, because they were in a position to meet their precept this tin e Mr G. F. Roberts seconded Mr Miller's proposal, which met with the approval of the meeting. A QUEER CASE. The Master reported that Mary Walters, 48 years, of 1 anrhiwfelen, Capel Sion, was admitted into the House on the 7th, and discharged on the 8th. Mr Joseph Morgan, re ieving officer, said he brought the woman to the house, and that the Master refused to admit hpr without a Magistrates' order when he first presented her. He took the woman back to town, and having consulted the Sergeant at the police station he considered it advisable to con- sult the Clerk. He afterwards took the woman back to the Workhouse, saw thi Master, and handed him the Order he had received from the Clerk, and left the woman in his charge. The Chairman gleaned from the Officer tbit the woman was not a pauper, and that she bat not beon examined privately, or by one of their Medical Officers. Mr Penry: What right had you to arrest this woma", and bring her away by force ? The Relieving Officer replied that be did not bring her away by force. The Guardian of the Parish would tell them that there was something wrong with the woman, and yet it was most difficult to find any- thing. She was a person below the average intelli- gence and was the woman Mr Evan Richards had mentioned as being a person who would be useful and was suitable for the Honse. She was washing the day he called to take her away. Perhaps, Mr Morgan added, he should have explained that the San hry Authority had condemned the bouse in which she Jived, and she was obliged to leave the place. Mr Penry inquired whether a Magistrates order had been secured to cle&r her out, and commented strongly on the way the poor woman had been treated. The Relieving Officer replied that the woman was net turned out of the house by force. She was got away by persuasion, and by threatening he-. He used what discretion he bad to try to get her to the Workhouse, remembering the inbtruotions given by the Board repeatedly were to try to get her into the House by hook or by crook. Mr David Lloyd asked the Officer if he bad con- sulted the woman's two BOUS, who were able to mam- ^The Relieving Officer said they had consulted the sons several times, and one had said that the best plan would be to t ika her into tha House, and that they should contribute towards her maintenance. Mr David Lloyd eaid the woman had been working on the farms haryeatiog) aadjpo doubt bad means of sflfesieteoce, Thf'J Relieving Offi -er ramarkod tint this conli not be so. The la^dlor i and bimsolf h id been in the bouse, and they only found one egg ill a nbo-t of drawers and a piece of hr, ad a-* grooll as gone", which looked as if it was thr< e or four y<wr- ol 1. Thn Chairman asked whit tiie B a-d wished to do tn in tho watfe", adding that sum' thing had ba«'ii i^aid outside regarding the case. Some remarks had been made which probably reflected in some way or other upon the Relieving Officer and the Master, and con- upon the Relieving Officer and the Master, and con. fk-qn-ntly be thought it only rijrht they shonld he allowed an opp .rt'i;. t/ t el ar tho ns lv* Of course he did not wish to linger tae matter, a'id if the Board were satisfied, he wa. quite satisfied, and they wruld go on with the next business. Mr Richard Edwards thought the B ari should net pass thi. case by. This wom-ui, hj said, was before the Boari some litrl.i time ajo asking for relief, and the Guardian who brought the case forward told them that it was a pitiable case—that the w^man was starving. The Board decided not t) grant her any relief, but instructed the Relieving Officer to take whatever step-i he rlMlUtld neoesnary t) bring the woman into the House. Well, that was done, continned Mr Edwards. Thq Relieving Officer went to the poor old woman's house, and found that she was destitute, without any food in the honse what- ever. This was no doubt a fit and proper ca e for the House, but when the Relieving Officer brought the woman down to the Honse she was refused admission, and he was obliged to *ake her back to the Police Station. Mr James Joneg Why go over the old story again, Mr Morgan has told ns all ihat. Mr Richard E Iwards replied that he had a poi. t in view. Whether the Board were tb-! persons in auth- or ty to decide on such cases, or not. The Boar I aq they were aware decided th*t the H-'use was t'le place for the woman, and tho Relieving Officer acted accord- ing to that decision. When t ie woma i was brought to the House the Ma-ter ro ns"d her, a-id won Id not h iveher in. lie want d to know whethorthe Master's or the Hoard's decision were they going to follow. If the Master was to rnle, let thorn ab'de by him, but if the Board was to rule, it was on'y risrht that the Master should abide by the orders of the Board. W t'l those remarks he would leav the matter to see what the Master had to say in be ma'ter. They should go on with the case, and clear the a r. The Mast'r, having been invited to give his version of the affair, said about a quarter or half-fa t one on Wednesday he was in the ollice with the M-dical Officr. Soon after the Doct 'r bad left, and ho had got into the other room for his dinner, the Doctor re- turned and said that Mr Joseph Morgan was at the gate with a lunatic. The woman, who was ridinsr in a trap with a police offiier and another woman, was brought into the grounds no t) the door of the House, and Dr. Bonsall asked Mr Joseph Morgan if she was an imbeeile. He replied—" Well, there is something the matter with her." The Doctor then told him he would have to get a justices' order that they could not detain her in t' e house withont. He (Mr Jones) then alvised Mr Joseph Morgan to tike the woman back to the Police Station, for the purpose of getting the justices' order, so that there should be no bother. and then he oould employ a person to take care of her in the House. He had no one in the House to look after the woman, and when the Relieving Officer pnt the question plain to him he of course refused on th j advice of the Medical Officer to admit the woman with- out a. justices' certificate. The Relieving Officer re- turned in about half-an-hour with the woman and the police officer, and in the office Mr Morgan handed him a ticket, just as he opened the door, remarking—" Here you are, my dnty is at an end now" as be put it in his hand and ran out. This he found wa-s a provisional order for a person of Round mind, although the Uelieving Officer had admitted himself that the woman was not a per- son of sound .-nind. The woman wanted to go out, and told him that she had a loaf of bread, and an ounce of tea at home. She also said that she expected one of her children home to change his clothes. She said he was working on a farm in the neighbourhood, and on Wednesday she gave him notice that she wanted to go out. He kept her in the house on Wed- nesday night, and allowed her to go out on Thursday morning. He had no order whatever to detain her, the paner he received being no order of detention. Mr Richard Jones, the Guardian of the parish, said the woman had no food in the house, but simply lived on the charity of her neighbours. There was some- thing very simple in her actions, but he could not say she wai a lunatic. Sometimes she worked on the neighbouring farms, but she received nothing more than her food for her work. Tho Master said there was one other remark which he hid missed. Mr Bircham, las several of the older members would remember, in December 1890, made an entry in the Visitors' bo"k to the effect that no person of unsound mind should be admitted for deten- tion in the House without an order of the Justices, and also a certificate from a medical practitioner in- dependant of the certificate of the Workhouse Med cal Officer, and that the Master must strictly adhere to that. That entry was put on the Visitors' book by Mr Bircham, and the Board could see it if they liked. Thut was one reason he had for not admitting this person, who was of unsound mind. The Relieving Officer asked to beallowedto put one or two questions to the Master, when Mr Richard Edwards said he would like to know what reason Mr Jones had for suspecting that the woman was an imbecile. The Master: The Medical Officer told me so. Mr Richard Edwards Did he examine the woman ? The Master I can't say. Mr Richard Edwariii thous-hfc the Relieving Officers should have had notice of the order entered in the Visitors' book by Mr Birch mi The Master replied that t ;e entry Wild read at the Board meeting. Mr Edwards You oau't say they hai not oe of it. The Master: N (if. Mr Edwards: Anything of importance like this should be sent to the rebeving officers Mr Penry observed that this \LL1 part of the Act, and The Clerk added that the officers knew the lacr. Mr Joseph Morgan said t iat what be was going to ask Mr Jones was this—when did Mr Bircbam make that entry in the Visitors' book? The Master In 1891. Mr David Lloyd If this woman was an imbecile would it not be better to got a magistrates' oMer, Mr Morgan P The Relieving Officer That is what I wai going to clear now if you will allow me. Have I n-1 sent other imbeciles into the House after that was written,by Mr Bircham, Mr Jones? Mr J. B. Morgan That has nothing to do with it (Cries of Yes, Yes). The Relieving Offioers If I understand anything it hao. Were there auy more sent in after this, Mr Jones ? The Master mentioned the case of an old man named David Daniel, and the question being raised that pre- vious cases bad nothing to do with the case before the Board, Mr 10. J. Evans remonstrated, remarking that they should tike previous oases as prdofdoota. There was a lot of talk outside, he eai4, about this oil woman being refused admission. It appeared to him that their officers were reluctmt in taking cases in. They had had similar cases before, and he did not know where the blame lies. Thf rd was something wrong somewhere. Here they bad a case in which three officials were interested. Two refused to take her int) the Workhouse, wbi'e the other brought a patient for admission without any certificate of im- becility or lunacy, although there was some talk of luriaoy. This woman, he maintained, was not tendered nroperly in the first instance. The Medioal Officer of the Honse was very discreet with these matte's, and when they had asked him to certify in several cases he would not t) do so with int t me to look int) them. In thi- case the Medical Officer spoke to the Master, and told him not t" allow the woman in. They had not heard the Doctor's statement, and he would say nothing further concerning h m. The M i6t 11" refus. d on his own responsibility to take the woman in (Cries of "No, No.") He maintained she was refused the first time point blank by the Mast°r, au i the Reliev. ing Officer ba 1 to go baakto ask logil advice from the Clerk. The Cierk knew what the law was, and advised the Relieving Officer to tike her btck, and gave him an order. Of course the Master was then obliged to take the woman in. (According to the Msster'ii statement the woman was an imbecil and according to the Doctor's statement she was a lunatic. Was it right for him to l,av& a lunatic at la-gp, with no place to go to, and having been admitted into the House betook it that ;t was not right to let a lunatic out of the house as she was allowed to go. Mr Penry understood the woman was admitted as an ordinary pauper, and not as a lunatic. The Clerk said that so far as he had heard, and from what the Relieving Officer told him it was quite clear he had no evideuce that she was a lunatic, and nothing more than an ordinary pauper. Mr Salmon Has the Board a right to force a person into the House, against her own will ? The Clerk Certainly not. Mr Salmon In this case the woman was no doubt brought into the Homl., against her will. The Chairman That is the question we are trying to decide, and are dif cussing now. This woman was brought to the Hor.se and refused admission. Let's confine ourselves to that first. Dr Boman, who was called in during thed'scussion, was a-ked tJ givo his version of the ctse. He said he saw Mr Joseph Morgan together with the Con- stable and a young man and woman in a trap at the Workhouse gf-fe when he was leaving. Mr Morgan said-" Are you going you had better wait a minute, perhaps you will bave to see this case." He replied Very well," and asked him what be bad gQt, He eaid be hafi aa imbecile, aad noticing the Constable holding both her arms he nsked the Reliev- ing Officer if she required re-traint, adding that he doubted whether the Muster would adm t her. He consulted the Mas cr. and the Ma-tr asked for the authority to roeeivo her—meaning tho Justices' ord^r. He believed that was not forthcoming, and so Mr Morgan was advised to take her down to the Police Station, and have her taken before the Magistrates to get an order. As far as he personally was concerned be had nothing to do with the case, excppt that it was stated to him that the woman was an imbecile, and he faid t) the Constabe—"Does she require that restraint. If she is so harmle-s and quiet, why restrain her." The Constable, who at this time wa< holding the woman down by both her hands, s\T,id She gave us somo trouble on the way," and to this,.the Doctor added, he replied that that was a very good reason why they should n< t admit her into the House. Mr Joseph Morgan having asked permission to put a question to the Doctor asked if it was not a fact, at the same time reminding him that there were several persons present, that he ran back to the House immed ately, and without saying a word to him, sai i the woman was raving mad and that he (Mr Morgan) should have known it. The Doctor replied that Mr Morgan tdd him that he had an imbecile when he asked him what he had got. The Relieving Officer said it was at the door he asked that question. and not "t the cats. He did not ask a Bingle question at the entrance, but ran back and told the Master—" Yon shall not take that woman in." Dr 1100.al1 adhered to his previous statement. Mr Kicharl Edwaris Did you advise the Master not to take the woman in ? Dr Bonsall Certainly I did. I did not think it a fit caie for the Workhouse. I .aw the Constable restraining her, and she was restless. I thought it was a case which should not be received into the Workhouse, but I said the Mtst"r oon 1d do as be. liked, and he then asked for the Magistrates' order. Mr Ptfiiry thought the Doctor's explanation had settled the whole question. There had been a series o' misunderstandings, and he did not think blame could be put very strong y 0-i the shoulders of any- one. Mr Richard Edwards pointed out that the Reliev- ing Officer had acted according to the Board's instructions, and if he bad done anything wrong they M Guardians were to blame for it. Mr J. B. Morgan thought the officers should work together with greater harmony,and not act as th-y had done in that particular instance, sporting about with these poor old people. There should be better under- standing between them, and matters would work more smoothly. Mr Richard Jones said the poor woman, who was strange in her ways but not a lunatic, would no doubt be turned out of her house because she could not meet the rent unless she received relief. Mr Salmon sa'd he could not understand forcible means being required to bring a woman into the House, unless there was something wrong. Why did you want the Policeman ? The Relieving Offiaer: It has not beau proved that there was any force. Mr Salmon: Then why have the Police with you ? The Relieving OSicer To maintain the peace. Mr Penry said the question for the Board to decide now was this--what was to be done with the poor woman ? Mr Salmon suggested that she should be granted out-relief. Mr Charles Davies suggested that the Relieving Officer should wat :h the case. Mr James Jones said it would be illeeal to grant the woman out-relief, inasmuch as she had not applied for it. Mr E. J. Evans ridiculed the suggestion of granting out-reiief to a woman who had been mentioned as a lunatic. Mr Salmon eaid Mr Evans' remarks were mislead, ing. The woman was admitted on an ordinary certifi- cate, and left the House of her own accord. Mr t'enry subsequently moved to the effect that the District Medical Officer should be instructed to ex- amine the woman, and this was seconded by Mr Morris, Penywern, and agreed to, it being understood that the Relieving Officer would in the mcantime watch the case. A WITHDRAWAL. Mr E. J. Evans said that when speaking on the ap- pointment of an assistant matron he made a state- ment with reference to the salaries of the Master and Matron, and the Master took upon himself that day month to volunteer a statement contrary to what he had said, viz., that he had not had aa increase of salary during the tan years ho had been there. He (Mr Kvans) had since called at the office, and asked the Clerk to look up the matter, and he would ask Mr Hughes to let the Board know how the matter stood. The Clerk complying said the Master's salary was jEM, and the Matron's .£20 at the time of their ap- puintment, and in two years time the Master's salary was increased to .£45 and the Matron's to .£25. Mr E. J. Evans considered the Master's false state- ment slandered the public, and asked him to tender an apology to the public. The Master said he was sorry that he made a slight mistake. The question was put to him on a minute's notice, and he was under that impression at the time. There was a great deal of talk that the present Matron and Master were having the same salary as their predecessors, and he said that that was not true, and that he had bad no rise since he bad been there. He found that that was a mistake. He made an ap- plication in about two years, and by a small majority it was increased by £ 5. Still the salary waa J65 less than that of his predecessors. At the moment he was under the impression the Board refused h's applica. tion. He had made two applications s nee, and the Board refused on both occasions. It wa-) rath r mis- leading to the Board, aud he stated what was not true, and he was sorry he made the statement. Mr Salmon At the same time you are getting less than your predecessors. Mr E. J. Evans protested against Mr Salmon's re- mark, observing that the same was quita out of order, and The Chairman paid the members must stiok to the point. Mr Evans said it was only a made up thing, where- upon Mr Salmon warmly protested against Mr Evans' in- sinuation, and amidst the confusion the furniture on one of the shelves toppled over on to the heads of several members, and the matter droppei simul- taneously. TENDERS. The Clerk was directed to advert'se for t nders for the supplying of provisions, &c., for the ensuing six months, the Board agreeing, on the suggestion of Mr J. B. Morgan, not to invite tenders for aa't butter. HENLLTS. The Board assented to the appointment of James Williams as school attendance offijj. r for Henllys. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr E. J. Evans gave not ca of the fo'lowing motion for the next meetmg:—" That th-s pauper orphan children in the Union be henceforth boarded out under the Boarding Out In Unions Order 1889, and that for that purpose the R-O'1-- ba directed to furnish the Board at their next meet eg w th the names and residences of all orphan children in their respective districts, not boarded out under the said order.
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PILE AND G R A VEL PILLS, A MARVELLOUS REMEDY. WHAT IT WILL DO. It is more than Gold to me,—it saved my Life." If you suffer PAINS in the BACK and LOINS,.or between the SHOULDKSS, this remedy wCI effeotttn < remove tbem. If rnq are troubled with IRRITATION of the BLADDER, SUPPRESSION and EKTXNTION of the mbt STONE/TO GRAVEL, the ONLY SAPB and effectual Remedy XVXK ORRINID TO THt WOBLD 18 GTSOMTF < PILE and GRAVEL PILLS. If the water is HIGH COLOURED, Tsicx, and depositing much SKDIKINT, lose no time, ommm box of GEORGE'S PILLS, and you will soon be BIGHT again. If your KIDNEYS and LIVER are sluggish and out of order, this Remedy will gently STIMULATE these important organs, open np their CLOOQED PASSAGES, and promote the secretion of HEALTHY BD4J and other VITAL FLUIDS. If you are a martyr to INDIGESTION, BILIOUSNESS, and CONSTIPATION you have a Bval Remedy in GEORGE'S PILLS. If you suffer from any Bowel disorder, such M PILES, CONSTIPATION, FLATULENCE, COLIC, yaf have here a remedy you can always rely upon. If you suffer from PALPITATION, and are afraid that your HIABT is affected, you will And tfcoj Pills an EFFICACIOUS REHEDT. If you suffer from HEADACHE and GIDDINESS, George's Pills will remove these PAINS sooner ttX any other known medicine. If you have PAIN AFTER EATING, and feel DBOWSY and LISTLESS, one dose of George's PilH will act like a charm. If your FOOD TURNS SOUR and rises into the meuth, a few doses of this Remedy will make yOmr. troubles a thing of the past. If you feel NERVOUS, EXCITABLE, and LOW SPIRITED a perfect ANTIDOTK will be found la George's Pills. If yon have a DISAGREEABLE TASTE in the mouth, a SiNCtbl Dora of George's Pile aad Grarri Pills at bed-time will clear the tongue before the dawn of another day. If SLEEP fails to give you REST Try George's Pills. They wiH make year bed easy, tteep refrqshlafi and REVIVE your STRENGTH. If you feel unfit for EXERTION, WEAK, and LIMP, this Remedv will restore your ENEMT aafl BTRENGTH, and will make labour and Exercise the EXJOYMOT of your life. If you are troubled with NAUSEA and VOMITING at the thought of eating, a box of George's FMl will make your meat and drink both SAVOURY and PLEASANT. If your BLOOD is impure, it will keep opea all the important outlets of the body, and thus give fraa exit to all GROSS HUMOURS, and no more BLOOD IMPURITIES will be seen bursting throaghfhe 8MB in PIMPLES, BLOTCHES, SORES, or BOILS. In thousands of cases it haa removed from the Blood, reot and branch, RHEUMATIC, SOOBBUTKJu and SCROFULOUS Taints that had defied all other Remedies. If you have a tendency to DROPSICAL SWELLINGS, this Remedy, by its action upon the KiDNwn and SKIN, will soon bring relief. If you have DIFFICULTY OF BREATHING, tins remedy will prove a friend to yet in the hoar « need. 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I look upon the bundle of testimonials placed before ae as a satisfactory proof that he hM,t his discovery, been the meaaot of alleviating the pains of a multitude of sufferers. D« B, Witf.IAMB, JJP. tar thaCsaatiss ef Prsesa 4 manom 4 DAVID PHILLIPS," POSTING STABLES, PHILLIPS' HALL, TERRACE ROAD, W AgGONETTES, LANDAUS, PONY CARRIAGES, &c. By THE DAY OR HOUR. DT) Has the following first-claes Charabancs—"The Queen," Prince of Wales" (4 horsd), • i • Prinoess of Wales," Duke of York," Chamberlain," and Campania." Ordinary Fare to Devil's Bridge, 3?.; by the Prince of Wales (4-in-hand), 4-s., starting from the white Horsn Hotel. "THE CREAM OF OLD IRISH WHISKIES." QfflHQQ PURE, MILD, and MELLOW. J DELICIOUS, and VERY WHOLESOME. L L It is peculiarly Well adapted for Medicinal purposes."— LANCET, 28 Marchy 1896. ..1s evidently of high quality*— DnrTl8H MJStllCAL JotJitKAL, Sw May, low. THE FINEST SCOTCH WHISKY SOLD HiNSN GUILDFORD STREET, YORK nOAD, LAMBETII, S.E. 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