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PONTARDULAIS TRAGEBY THE INQUEST HELD TO-DAY. ACCUSED BROTHERS PRESENT. WHAT TOOK PLACE IN THE SCUFFLE. EYE-WITNESS'S IMPORTANT STATEMENT. Considerable interest was manifested at Pontarduiais on Thursday in the inqueet on the body of William Hughes, tinworker, who died on Monday as the resnit, it was alleged, of an assault, and in connection with whose death two brothers named David and Evan Jones, collieirs, are under remand in custody, the charge against them being that of wilful murder. The accused, who were present, were brought up to Pontardu- lais by the 9.40 a.m. train, and on their arrival a CROWD OF SOME HUNDREDS was in waiting to catch a glimpse of them. inspector Weeks was in charge of the two men one of whom could be seen through the rri .ge window with a cigarette in his mouth. They were handcuffed together, and promptly conveyed to a cab outside the passage-way which was lined with people. Arriving at the Mechanics' Institute, where the inquest was held before Mr. F. H. Glynn Price, J.P., another big crowd had congre- gated, and it was with difficulty one could gain admission, so great was the crush. Mr. Rees Harris was elected foreman, and •iter being sworn the juy viewed the body G lynllw chWT-road, where the deceased lived, and which place was situated about ten minutes walk away. The two men in custody were accommodated with teats by tttC right hand corner of the hall. MT. T. Leyson appealed on their behait. The two brothers chatted to one another before the inquiry opened- Thomas Thomas, Glaefryn House, Pon- taotiuiais, gave evidence of identification. Deceased was his brother-m-law, and was aged 37 last November. Deceased, was a roiierman in a tini)late works. THE DISPUlE IN THE BAR. Ernlyn Jones, a young man, next gave evidence to what, by this time, was a crowded court. Witney stated that he kept the Farmed Arms, and said about 3 p.m. OIl Friday Evan Jones came to his house and asked for a pint of beer. Witness served him and a short time after witness's fcux>ther-in4aw (Arthur Lewis) came to the bar door and called witness one side, telling him something. The Coroner: In consequence of what he toid you you did something? Witness: Yes; I went and took the pint off Evan Jones and give him his 3d. back, asking him at the same time to leave the house. Proceeding witness said he gave Evan Jones no reason. Evan Jones refused to go and used filthy language. Witness asked Mr. Lewis to assist him in putting the man eft, and between them Evan Jones was put out. No sooner was Evan Jones out than be immediately returned through another door. "We put him out again," continued the wintess, "but be returned the third time." "And I suppose you ejected him forcibly then?" asked the Coroner. "Yes," -was the reply. After this, continued the witness, he went off. The Coroner: Had you any reason for re- fusing to allow him to drink the beer? Witness: Ony what my brother-in-law told me. By the Jury: Deceased was in the house at the t«me~ bat did not interfere in any way. WHY EVAN JONES WAS ORDERED OUT. By Mr. Leyson Lewis bad nothing to do with the management of the house, and there was nothing in Evan Jones's conduct so far as witness was concerned to prevent him being served. Hughes could not have been in the house long. Mr Leyeon :How do you mean "couldn't?" Are you arguing with yoasraedf, or what? He could because your house is open all day long. Witness explained that Hughes had not been there itoog. Witness gave Evan Jones no reason, but asked him to leave the house and nothing more. Evan Jones used filthy language, and said not a —— man in Pon- taxdulais would put him out. Witness had kept the hooee ten months. Supt. Williams handed up a piece of paper to the Coroner on which was the question as to whether Hughes went oat- and per- suaded Evan Jones to go home. Witness said Hughes did not interfere and ro far as witness knew did not go out. Proceeding witness said others in the house at the time were Hughes and Thoa. Treharne. While witness was taming Evan Jones out, witness had not much time to see what Hughes or anyone else was doing. Hughes was not in the bar. Evan Jones was not thrown down during ejection. Mr. Leyson: Do you know Evan Jones was kicked? Witness: He was not. Deceased dad not speak: to Evan Jones so far as witness knew, and about ten II1Ù1:I:1tœ eiapaed be- tween Evan Jones being thrown out the eecond time and the third time. Arthur Lewis, sitting with his a.nœ fold- ed, told the court that he was a marine en- gineer, and was in the Farmers' Arms last jtriday afternoon. Evan Jones was in the bar. Witness told his brother-in-law (Em- lyn Jones) that Evan Jones was not allowed to be served in the house for the past two years and more, this being on account of his past disorderly conduct in the house. Wit- ness assisted in the ejecting on the three oc- casions. Evan Jones was not knocked nor knocked down on any of the occasions. The Coroner Did you see deoeased speak at all to Evan Jones? Witness Yes, after he was turned out the second time. Where was this?—Just outside. And what did deceased say?—"Go home, boy; don't be foolish" (in Welsh). Proceeding, witness said deceased came back into the house in a minute or two, but left soon after Evan Jones was turned out the third time. By the Jury Evan Jones appeared to be fuite sober. Further answering Mr. Leyson, wit- ness said he saw deceased pass the window with Evan Jones. The door bad been shut by witness who could not say what took plaee. Mr. Leyexxi put it that Jones may have fallen. Witness said he did not. Mr. Leyson asked witness to explain wtry. Witness said he badnt time to fall. "Then," said Mr. Leyson, "does it take so long to fajll ? Let me see, you are in the Marines, aren't yew? You could not see anything between the door and the window? Witness said he could not. The distance would take five seconds to pass. The second time witness shut the door. Mr. Leyson suggested that witness and Eva.n Jones held the door, and Haghee came im by another door. Witness said he came in by the front door the third time. Witness could not say what Hughes did. Hughes was then in the kit- chen, witness emoerely believed. Mr. Leyson: Never mind about sincerity. If you wiil condescend to say. Witness: Yes, he was in the kitchen, and left about a quarter of an hour after Evan Jonas was called out the third time. Wit- ness had the interests of the house at heart. Mr. Leyaoo: Oh, yes, we an have. You do not remember what Hugh en had during tbe day? Witness: No. In answer to a juryman, witness said that wfaeo Evan Jones and deceased passed by fbe window tbey seemed on good terms. i Rachel Lewis, sisterr to the last witness, I oeid sbe was in charge of ffaa VnrgTTimn at 1 about 5.45 p.m. cn Friday. David Joneej came in. Witness asked what he wanted, I and before he had time to answer witness Evan Jones came in. David asked for |, William Hughes, who had knocked his bro- tber Evan. Witness explained that Hughes had never touched his brother. W iththat Evan attempted to strike witness, but David, told him to stop. David then CALLED HUGHES OUT TO FIGH1. Hughes refused to go out, and the two bro- thers then left. By Jurymen Evan and David were per- fectly sober. Witness said Hughes had not kicked Evan, to save a row. She did not know of her own knowledge whether Hughes had done 00. She could not say whether Hughes wae in the house from the time of the first ejectment till 5.45. By Mr. Leyson Witness did not remem- ber the exact words with reference to the fighting challenge. Hughes never spoke to the two in answer. When Hughes was spoken to by David Jones be did not reply at ail. Hughes may have gone out within a mimite or twoi. By Jurymen Evan and David Jones came in by the front door, and went out the same way. "THEY HAVE REFUSED ME BEER." David Thomas, Glynllwchwr-road, said that,at three o'clock on Friday afternoon Evan Jones was by the Farmers' Arms, and seemed in a bad temper. He said, "They have refused me beer in the Farmers'. There'll be a blooming row." Thomas Jen- kins, who was standing by, told Evan to go home and not be foolish. Witness could not sa.y if Evan went home. He was' going in that direction, but he soon returned back to the Farmers' Arms. Witness and Jenkins went down the road so far as the Farmers Arms, but they did not go in. The door in, the passage was closed against Evan Jones, The latter went round to the door leading to the bar, and then returned, but wfcs refused admittance. Deceased came out from the old kitchen and told Evan Jones to go home and not be foolish. Deceased had turned I away, but he (deceased) returned to the Farmers' Arms with witness at 5.45. They were sitting in the kitchen when David Jones came in. The latter said, "WILL HUGHES, COME OUT HERE. Come out and fight with me. You have been kicking our Evan. I wild finish you." Hughes did not reply, and went out the back way. Witness remained in the house. A few minutes later they went out and found deceased lying on the ground in the road, |. Witness tried to persuade deceased not to go out. By a Juryman Witness did not go out to fight David Jones. By Mr. Leyson Between 3 and 5.45 wit- ness went into the Farmers' Arms, an<^ then went home. Mr. Leyson When did you get thirsty ? Witness I got thirsty about 5.30. (Laughter.) W itness further stated that from the time Hughes left the ian to the time he was on the floor about two or three miiarutes elapsed. By the Jury Deceased was lying on the ground on the turning to Coedfach, between the back entrance and the main road. De- ceased had told witness that it was too bad he should have a quarrel or be likely to quarrel with the man, because Loe (Hughes) expected a preacher on Sunday to stay with him. Deceased added he wouJd go out to the back to avoid him. Tom Treharne r,.a.id "I'll come with you, and go home, Loo." SANDWICHED FOR THE JURY. The question arose about lunch, when the Coroner intimated that the best plan wouid be for the jury to send out for what they wanted. A juryman asked if there were any funds from the court. (Laughter). Coroner said lie was afraid not. The difficulty was got over by sending a policeman out for sandwiches, etc. Thos. Jenkins, Pentre Farm, Pantardu- lais, gave evidence of a corroborative nature, and said Evan Jones stated he was going to the Farmers' and would make a dreadful place of it, and that with Emlyn Jones, because the latter had refused him beer. Tbos. Trerftarne said lie left the Farmers' end deceased, and as soon a<s he appeared the two prisoners rushed at him like wild tigere, and Ervan Jones struck deceased, who retaliated with three smacks in Jones's face and drew Evan Jones's blood. Dd. Jones struck deceased under the right ear, stunning him, and he then ran round wit- ness and struck him under the right ear. He lifted Hughes by the hair and bumped deceased three times against the ground. A man from the crowd then drew his coat off and put it under deceased's head, and he was unconscious and bleeding. Hie crowd shouted "They have murdered nim, and the two Joneses scampered away. By Mr. Leyson The struggle lasted only three minutes. Evan Jones was knocked down by deceased. Dd. Jones picked Evan up, and up to that time Dd. Jones had done nothing to deceased or deceased to him. By the Jury: In witness's opinion de- cecusod did not strike his head against the stone. Witness admitted tl-a.t the road was rough on the spot, it having been "up" recently. Harry Clarke, GUynllwchwr-noad, spoke to David Jones going into the Fa.rIIl6l'S' about 6 p.m. when he called for "Will." William Davieg stood up, and David Jones said be did not want him. After the men Left witness saw Tom Tre- harne shoving Evan Jones on one side, de- ceased being on the gruond. Witness ran and fetched Dr. Isaac. By the jury: There were no large stones where deceased was lying. The stones that wthere were even with the surface. De- ceased was lying within a foot from the wall. Deceased wanted to go out to see David and Evan Jones wteai they called him. Thomas Bowen, Glynllwchwr-road, gave evidence of a trinviW nature. DOCTOR'S EVIDENCE: CAUSE OF DEATH. Dr. R. J. Isaac spoke to finding deceased lying at the entrance to Garth-row. He was in a semi-conscious state. There was a smaJl contused wound on the left side of the left thigh, and Hood was oozing from hi? mouth. Hughes was taken home on -i stretcher. Upstairs be became unconscious. He recovered consciousness, and said he wanted to go down the garden. Ho tried to get up, but failed, and lapsed into un- oonsciousneas. At 8.30 both eyes were very much swollen and black, and there was a •, large bruise behind tlie ear. Early the following morning the left side and face a.nd the right leg became paralysed. He remained unconscioos until death, which took place on Monday afternoon. Deceased was exceptionally healthy. Witness made a postmortem examination, assisted by Drs. Roderick and Williams. In addition to I what he had stated there was a small bruise on each arm above tike elbow. In the skull there was a fracture of the peprous portion J of the tempie-bone on the left side, and a j very extensive clot on the right side of the brain. The brain itself was very healthy, and all the internal organs were healiiiy. Death he ascribed to paralysis, resulting to concussion at the brain. He thought the conditions he had mentioned could have been caused by a blow from the Wit- ness thought the injuries were not oaosed by his bead striking the ground, for if that was the caufse he would have expected to find external woonds. find external wounds. By Mr. Leycon Witness would not say the injuries nrast have been caused by aftst. Wit- ness said a smooth stone would not produce the injuries. There must have been undue force exorcised, aaxl the fall would not have been sufficient. The injuries may have been caused by a fist behind the man's ear. Dr. Roderick corroborated, and said more likely the injury was inflicted while de- ceased was standmg. John Davies, Swansea-road, spoke to see- ing Evan Jones strike deceased outside the Faa-mers* Anns. Hughes strode back in self-defence, then DcL Jones struck Hughes over the eye, and the latter feil to ttoe ground. Dd. Jones them, bumped Hughes' head against the ground. By Air. Leyson Hughes did not knock Evan Jones down. Witness was there at the finIt.. Mr. Leyson pointed out that Treharne bad stated Hughes knocked Evan Jones down. It was oniggested thai there was bad blood between Evan Jones and witness, bat this was denied, and witness aaid Mr. 1 was going bade five yeam. Witoem did ne t remecncec tibate-ttangh. > Mr. Leyson said it appeared as if be did, at> he did not see Evan Jones knocked down. Thomas Hughes Jones said he raw Evan Jones running towards GaB-row with David Jones following. He saw Hughes and Tre- harne coming from the back of the Far- mers' Amis. b When they got to the middle of the road Evan Jones knocked Hughes in the face and then David Jones rushed uip a.nd joined his brother in beating Hughes. "Irohairne told them not to beat. Hughes two at a time and tried to restrain the Jones's. While doing .90 Hughes fell to the ground in a sitting position. Hughes got up im- mediately when David JoTMf and Evan Jones went to beat him again.
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MOB-LAW AT NARBERTH. PEMBROKE ELECTION SCENES. SHAMEFUL RUFFIANISM SHOWN FARMER CLUBS SOME ROUGHS. Pembrokeshire took to the polils on Thurs- day after the most strenous campaign in its modern history. Mr. Walter Roch (L.) has the confidence conferred by a Liberal majority of 3,280 in 1906, the unopposed Liberal return in 1900, and majorities of 1,664 in 1898 and 580 in 1895. Mr. Lort Williams (C.) is encouraged by signs that his energetic propaganda lias been making perceptible progress. There are 22 polling Htations and 11,259 voters on the electorate. There was a very lively scene at Narberth on Wednesday. The Tory candidate hap- pened to motor down within a few yards of a meeting which was being addressed by the Liberalls--it having been common to hold meetings in close proximity. A crowd surrounded the car. liLr. Lort W i.iiams hiimaeif sought to speak, and his voice was similarly drowned. We saw (says a witness) the ringing of hand- helUs, the beating of tins and cans, the shrill sounds of tin whistles, and now and again above the uproar we heard loud and angry cries of "Shame," and "Clear out," and "Move away" being hurled at the Tory can- didate and his solitary supporter. By this time the street was packed, and upper win- dows on both sides of the street became filled with men and women, whose angry protestations were mingled with the cries of those below. Horses and cattle in the fair became excited, and, scampering hither and thither, added a spice of danger to the proceedings. Close to the LiberaO platform was a horse- less brake in which a local farmer had taken his seat the better to enjoy the meeting. A few village roughs rushed to the shafts, and began dragging the vehicle in the direction of the motor-car, the idea, presumably, be- ing to drive way the infuriated crowd that surrounded it. The solitary fanner in the vehicle in self-defence brought his massive walking-stick down in resounding cracks on the heads of his tormentors, when presently the stick was splintered to pieces. Far away on the fringe of the crowd was a sergeant of police and four constables, struggling to approach Mr. Lort Williams, who seemed to be in some danger. A band of Tories brought the brake right up to the motor-car, and in the ensuing scuffle Mr. Lort Williams' chauffeur found hmself wedged between the Wake and the motor, and shrieked with agony. Despite this shameful exhibition of ruffian- ism on the part of the Liberals, Mr. Lort Willliains pluckily stuck to his guns at con- siderable personal danger. After half an hour's uproar he jumped bareheaded out of his motor-car and began to fight his way towards the Town Hall steps. He was heard to cry, "I want to speak to Mr. Koch," but Mir. Roch was heard to cry out in reply, "Tell him I will not see him; I will not speak to him. His oonduct is in- defensibde." Mr. Lort Williams, finding himself at the bottom of the steps gallantly forced his way up but realising his intention the surging mass closed round him, and he was carried away as by a wave some distance down the street. The police-sergeant and a small posse of constables rushed to the rescue, and suc- ceeded in surrounding the Tory candidate in the nick of time.
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PONTARDULAIS MYSTERY MAN DROWNED IN LOUGHOR RIVER. EFFORTS TO RESTORE ANIMATION Thos. Sherlock, Forest, Pontafdulais, was found drowned in the Loughor river on Thursday, neaj- the railway station. He leaves a widow and live children. Ho was employed at Messrs. Ilarrop and Ben- son's Foundry, and it is presumed that he got drowned whilst fishing. When the body was recovered it was hoped that ttife might not have been quite extinct and artificial respiration was resorted to fo"- same time, but without success. Sherlock was a good swimmer, but' it is believed that he was stunned against a tree.
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LATE MIL L. R. JOSHUA. FUNERAL OF REV. SETH JOSHUA'S SON. The funeral of the late Mr. Lionel Rees Joshua, eldest son of the Rev. Seth Joshua, of Newport, who until recentJy was in charge of the Swansea Forward Movement, took place on Wednesday afternoon at Neath. The cortege left the residence of Mr. Joshua, Promenade, Swansea, at two o'clock, and in addition to members of the family, there were present the Revs. Pic- ton Jones (West Africa), J- Evans (Alex- andra-road), and J. Rees (Cwmbwrla). A large conooorae of friends were expected to meet the cortege at Neath. Wreaths were sent by the following:- "Beat and Jack" (sister and brother), Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hamlett (Cardiff), Mr. C. H. Owen (Newport), Mr. John Lewis Da vies (Swansea), Mr. and Mrs. Richards and family (Newport), Mrs. Michael and family (Swansea), Mr. and Mrs. Moms (Stanley- terrace, Swansea), Mr. and Mrs. Barter (Llandrindod), Mr. and Mrs. Colquhoun (Swansea), Staff of the Ocean Coal Co. (Cardiff), "Old friends from Neath Mission HaH," Neath Mission Hall Choir, Mr. and MTS. H. D. Williams (Swansea), Members of the Central Hall (Swansea), Miss Gretta ■T — (NAath), Mr. and Mrs. Bevan (Swan- r Cla-rke (Newport), and the ■Central Rati Church.
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SWANSEA TOWN COUNCIL THE APPLICATIONS FOR THEATRE LICENSES. QUESTION OF THE MORRISTON WORKMEN. SPIRITED DISCUSSION: WHO IL RIGHT ? THE ART GALLERY AND SCHOOL OF ART. TERRITORIALS AND THE DRILL HALL. Swansea Town Council met on Wednes- day, the Mayor (Aid. Lee) presiding. STAR THEATRE LICENSE. Mr. W. Coutts applied for the renewal of the license of stage plays for the Star Theatre. Mr. Corker moved the application be granted.—Mr. D. Davies seconded. The motion was carried, when Dr. Llawflings said he wished to speak, and lie tuougiu i.e w. lie l>ULauCu out from t11oil' beginning he nan opposed not personally Air. Coucis or anyone eise the granting ot unrestricteu iioeii £ >et> as ne thougQt it very undesirable to ¡j,,¡,j'j()Cla.tL. drink with the pleasures oi tue people. Ine Council had departed from tlie principle they had Laid down by a side wuid, and there was no consistency in grauung such when they might be called to grant such licenses to otuor places. There were .several public-houses round about the theatre aud the license was purely ui the interests of the management and uot the people. Mr. D. Davies said on a point of order the resolution had been carried. Dr. Rawlings moved and Mr. Owen .seconded that a restricted license be granted. Mr. D. Harris said ids position was that he would not vote for a restricted license in one case and not in another. A vol^ was taken on the a.mendment as follows — For (11)—AM. Martin and Kawlings. Messrs. P. Davies, T. J. Davies, lievoruwa, Gwynne, B. Jones, Miles, Owen, Tutton, and Howel Watkins. Against—(17)—The Mayor, Aldermen H. LSVVJS. Payne, D.. Wiilhauili, Niosirs. Col- will, Corker, D. Davies, Harris, Hemmings, Jenkins ,Latimer, Lovell, Merrells, Moly- neux, Ruthen, Sinclair and Thompson. Aid. Matthews and Mr Ladwaliiaur did not vote. Consequently the full license was granted as last year. MEMBER AND THE ENGINEER. Mr. Owen wanted to know why a stand- pipe with tap was not put up six weeks ago (as promised by the engineer) in Victoriar- road. Engineer said the matter wa.<\ not author- ised before. Mr. Owen Do you always wait for in- structions of your committee. Engineer Certainly. Mr. Owen I am sorry you did not wait before you gave your report u~> ilie District Council. The Mayor thought Mr. Owen should have brought the matter up uefore his com- mittee. MI. Owen said he was not present and was not going to be gagged in that way. MORE PROPERTY QUESTIONS. Mr. Tutton, in speaking on the minuses of the Property Committee, said it was not pro- posed to take the Alexandra-road and North Hill-road properties off the committee re- cords, but they did not recommend the ac- ceptance. By not deleting the matter it would enable the (wmmittee to take up the two things, if Mr. Guetavuis stuck to his original offer. Ald. Solomon moved that the two mat- terns form one resolution, but this was Iotrf. Mr. Merrells said if the one matter fell throagh he should favour the other letting at 2&. 6d. per foot, ae there was a large amount of excavation involved. GLYNN VIVIAN ART GALLEriY. Mr. Glynn Vivian, in regard uo the pr posod Art Gallery, intimated his tha.t. Mr. Mbxham should be the architect a. d the Council was asked to coTtfitm it. Mr. Dd. Davies elicited that Mr. Vivian asamed that the Corporation had accepted Mir. Moxham, and sug^edted .Al.tl, Mi. Vivian be asked whether he w>u enter- tain the idea of competitive plan? so that the builkling might be the most 11 tx- temally as well as internally- The Mayor assured Mr. Davies that Mr. V.-ian had made up mind, and Mr. Davies did not press the matter as it was desirable to be unanimous. Mr. Moxham was thereupon appointed ar- chitect. THE GRAND THEATRE LICENSE. Mr. W. A. Thomas, solicitor, said he had been instructed by Mr. E. 0. Brooks, of the Grand Theatre, to make a similar applica- tion. No notice had been given, but he thought the Council might hear him. Mayor: We cannot entertain it hero to- day. Town Clerk explained that formal notice must be given of the application. WHOSE WORK SHALL IT BE? Mr. Merrells objected to a recommenda- tion of the Watch Committee that a parson be appointed to enforce a bye-law as to width of cartwheel tyres. He moved that the recommendation be deleted. Mr. David Davies seoonded and did not think it was desirable that their officials ahotifld be added to in that way. Was it not possible far the police on the main roads to look after the few vehicles in ques- tion, whilst as soon as it ww known that the bye-laws would be enforced the offence would cease. Ih-. Rawlings eaid it was a recommenda- tion of the Chief Constable who would not accept the responsibility of taking the pew ice off their beat for such work. Dr. Latimer contended there was noth- ing to prevent the police doing the work. Mr. Corker pointed out that Mr. Bmgram the inspector of weights and meaeurm, for- merly did the work, but had given it up because the remuneration was so meagre. M.r. Merrells: But it is all in a day's work. Mr. Harris said that the weights and measures inspector should be insrtracted to do the work as he was weil paid, and if He declined then he should be removed ram his position so that somebody coidid be put in his place who would do the work. The matter was eventually referred back to the committee for reconsideration. SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. Mr. Thompson emphojsised the necessity for doing something promptJy to provide a stray dogs' home in a mare. isolated position than the present one, and said that too work- ing people of Paxtcn-street were stiil spond- in.g many a sleepless night owir^g- to the pan- demonium produced them by the stray dogs. Mr. MERRELLS, in order to ensure m-gency, carried a resolution that plenary powers be given the sub-comamttee dealing wstth the matter. pOLICE WEEKLY PAY. Mr. Owen drew attention to a dnciejoai of the Watch Committee changing- tie time for paying the police from U to 2 o clock, and the fact that aince then the old time had been reverted to. The Mayor explained that the second chan-ge had been made because there was & very strong feeling displayed by officers and man against payment at the later time. Mr. Miles said the men were kept waiting till four o'clock. The old time of 11 o'clock was rerouted to. ESTIMATES EXCEEDED: A WARNING. Submitting the mirrut,es of the Finance Committee, Alderman Martin remanded the committees that for the three months ending June they had spent JB1,865 in excess of the estimates. He hoped there woctld not be an ornoaa at? (hxfri jror, and thought there should not be, having regard to t he fact that the estiniat as were laarger than for the previous year. Mr. Tutton asked fw credit for the fact tha.t the Property Committee showed a bal- ance unexpended"of JE159. Mil". HDwd Watkins: I move that -'tr. Tutton be knighted. (Laughter.) In reply to Mr. David Davies, Alderman Martin said the proposed loan of £17,&15 for educational purposes wouild 00 for five years. A MOTOR DRIVE BILL. Mr. Hemmings ret' red to an account of £4 4s. (referred back tiom committee), being the charge of a motor trip to Usk. The veterinary inspector and himself went on the "mission"—(laughter)—and they came to the conclusion that the motor car was the most economical wav. Four or five places out of the way had been visited, and had they used a coach they would have had been at least two days away from home. As the matter did not come up on the minutes, the subject dropped. Mr. Molvneux moved the proposed con- venience in High-street (bv the Duke Hotel) be referred back.—Agreed. Mr. Merrells drew attention to the pro- posed ladies' convenience in -he Guildhall Yard. and asked if that was 'ohe best place. The ladies' convenience in High-street was little used. He moved the proposal be re- ferred back. Mr. Cadwalladr seconded Mr. Thompson thought the proximity of the police court was a necessity. Aid. Solomon explained 'ho exact loca- tion. The amendment was lost by two votes. Mr. Ruthen op|>osed the re-naming of St. Helen's-road from Dillwvn-strect to Union- street, a.nd said "Northampton-place" was not duplicated at all. He moved the old name remain. Dr. Latimer seconded, and said the Coun- cil should not proceed in any arbitrary man- ner in the re-naming. He pointed out the inconvenience of altering names (arbitrarily) of places where tradesmen had successfully established businesses. Northampton-place had for years been largelv the residence of members of the medicaf profesSIon-they formed the valley of the shadow. (laugh- ter). The doctor proceeded to discourage people recognising the houses by -separate names. When he bought his Vouse it was called "Belvoir" House, but he had it al- tered to the number, St. Helen's-road. He objected to those and similar names—Gros- venor House, Mansfield Villa, etc.. (Laugh- ter). Mr. D. Davies said the opinion of the majority of the committee was that a com- paratively short street should not have three distinct names. Dr. Latimer need have no fear of places being known by the houses, as nearly every house was designated by a name of its own. A stranger > oming into Swansea wishing to find someone in St. Heien's-road had a very difficult task. There were some people living in the tow „ for years who did not know where Pictofl- place was.. Aid. Solomon It is not there now. Mr. D. Davies thought they should not have sentimental considerations of that kind. The object of re-naming streets was to assist in finding people living in those streets. Mr. Ruthen pointed out'the inconsistency of having College-street. Gower street, and HeathtieId-street in a short place in a line. Mr. I. Gwynne said he lid not know until lately "where NorthamptcHi-gardenfl were. Mr. Tutton Couldn't find the gardens? The amendment was carried by 16 votes to 11, and so "Northampton-place" remains instead of St. Helen s-road as it was pro- posed to be re-named. Mr. Sinclair called attention to the pro- posed change of Short-street to Cameron- =treet, St. Thomas, and m:>ved that the Tuune be Lee-stroet, out oi compliment to the Mayor, as t.he committee had originally decided. A letter from Mr. George Crocker was read, suggesting other names. but :-he Council adopted Col. Sinclair's motion to mate it Lee-street. Mr. Merrells said the residents of Pleasant- street. off Alexandra-road, protested to this being known as a continuation of King- street, and the old name was retained by one vote. Mr. Harris asked for names, and then the retention was ordered by two votes majority. Dr. Rawiings referred to the proposal to change Bunkers' Hill to Banc-caer-street. Mr. Protheroe: And there's not a house there. Dr. Rawlings aaid that Hill re- lated to a battle which was a day of shame, but still it, one of the oldest names m Swansea, and why this mongrel Banc-caer- street was fixed upon he did not know. Mr. Ivor Gwynne: I object to the term mongrel; it is a Welsh name, and as a Welshman I object. Dr. Rawlings said that Aid. Martm had. told him it was not- Dt. Laitimer said the name was change through the ardent patriotism of Mr. Mor- gan Hopkin, wlio said that Bunkers Hill was not the correct name. Mr. Howel Watkins pointed out that Mr. George Grant Francis for some reason had given the name of Banc-caer, and there was a. Jot of correspondence ovor it at the time. Mr. David Davies said that Bunkers' Hill was a battle of shame as far as England was concerned, but the real word in this district WBfi Banc-caer, which meant fortifications with its moond, and which had been bastard- Mcd into Bankers' Hill. He agreed with Mrr. lvor Gwynne that he did not think it i right they should deride good old Celtic 1 names. Dr. Raiwlangs: I beg pardoTi- i did not know it was Welsh a.nd after this learned statement I withdraw my opposition. Alderman -martin was arguing that Banc was not Welsh for mound when the discus- sion was stopped- Mr. Miles objected to Emlyn-terrace (Plasmarl) being called Uran-street, and moved "Emlyn-terrace" remain. The suggestion was carried. Mr. Ben Jones called attention to the state of things at Coedsaeson as regards drainage. He wanted to proceed quickly and have the work done. The Surveyor said processes would prob- ably be served on the following day. PAVING OF HIGH STREET. The Deputy. Town Clerk made a state- men", with regard to the paving of High- street. The Council approved upon the proposi- tion of Hon. Odo Vivian, seconded by Mr. W. Owen. Mr. W. Owen referred to the complaints as to roadmen at Morriston, and moved a resolution to the effect that the Council, having investigated the charges made by Coun. D. Jenkins against certain em- ployes of the Corporation, found that the men were at their work up to the recognised time, *r>rl did not leave work at 12 o'clock as previous!v stated. Mr. Owen said there was no evidence against the men, and they were entitled to be exonerated from all blame. Reference had been made in the editorial columns of the "Daily Post" the previous day that the matter was bemg re- opened because there were certain disputes at Morris ton, and an endeavour was being made to supply ammunition for the next election. Mr. D. Davies said the matter referred to did not bear that construction at all. Mr. Owen objected to the Scotch verdict of "Not proven." He was not asking for mercy but justice. The public had got hold of the thing like a song, and roadmen as they were passed by were told, "Don't break your back" and "Don't work too hard." Mr. Owen denied being a party to the subcommittee's report (the sub-com- mittee consisted of Messrs. Hemmings and Owen). Mr. Geo. Hemmings recounted what took place at the investigation, and said he be- lieved he had brought back the report as accurate as possible. Each man incrimin- ated was called in separately; the men varied in their statements, it being stated that the ridge was 2 inches, and another said 4i inches. Mr. Owen said Mr. Bell suggested non- proven," but the speaker was not a party to that. Mr. Jenkins pointed out discrepancies in the men's evidence, and said the men fur- nished three names of people by the job who, they said, could prove their case, showing that the men were at work on the .day in question to 12.50. The three men were not called, but the speaker had called to see tbenx. J«im John* zvUerman, stated that he did not leave work till 2 o'clock D. Thomas, newsagent, stated he left Mor- riston at 11.50 for Swansea, and John Price, shoemaker, did not remember ihe day, whe- ther it was wet or dry. If '.hat was how the workmen bolstered up the case, there seemed to be something behind it. Air. Owen said Mr. Jenkins had wanted i to link his case on the depth of the ridge in the road. Mr. Jenkins said that after all was the most important matter, as the way it wa,s left constituted a danger. Mr. Owen said one of the workmen, stated that the ridge was 4i inches, but he did not quite understand the question, and when it was explained to him he made a clear statement. Dr. Latimer wanted true justice done 10 I the men, but he could not for one minute think tha.t any member of the Council would bring a charge of this sort unless he did it in tbe public interest. He did not think the eaiquiry was conducted on the proper lines, and was prepared to move that another enquiry should be held. Mr. Harris was also in favour of another subcommittee being appointed to e-nqujre uifo the matter. Mr. Morris thought the charges should be settled that day, and denied the asser- tions in the "Post" that the committee were prejudiced. All that was wanted was to clear the men, and he considered the "Poot" paragraphs most unfair. Mr. MerreUs: Are we discussing 'lie "Post ?" Mr. Morris: It has a bearing on the case. Mr. Mayor, aaid I don't think the Chairman of the Streets Committee has a right to interfere. Mr. Merrells: Now I will as a point of order. He are discussing this oase and not the comments of the "Post." Have we a right, Mr. Mayor, except as a mattesr of privilege, to discuss the comments in aaiv newspaper ? The Mayor No. Mr. Morris accepted the ruling, and pro- oeeded to suggest that the leaving off work before time was regarded almost as a crime i:, the eyes of other employers. Mr. Thompson was a.bout to prolong tne debate when the Mayor made an appeal that the matter should not be prolonged. Aid. Dd. Williams: Why? I am going to claim my right to speak anyway. It is an important matter. Mr. Thompson also said it was an import- ant matter, in tha.t the honour of one of their colleagues was involved. The Mayor said he oniv sugg^^e^ what he liad in the interests of time. Mr. Thompson then proceeded to argue that it would be unfair to exonerate Uie men at the expense of Mr. Dd. Jenkins. If tlie word of the men was going to be placed against that of the representative of the ratepayers and weighed against him, then a councillor would have no soul to call his own. The report of the committee cast no ¡ slur upon anybody. AM. Dd. Williams complained that Lhe Corporation workmen in the days gone by had been the butt of people who said they did not earn their wages. A committee of investigation had very fairly boon appointed in the present case, and if the men had not been proved guilty there should be no ?tigma allowed to remain over them. Either Mr. Dd. Jemkine was right or he was wrong. He took exception as to the ruling that tliey could not discuss the comments of a certain newspaper to a member of the Council claiming exemption from criticism when he wrote in his paper. He was m a privileged position. The Mador I have ruled on that. Aid. WiilKMns I am explaining that, and I want to say. as a Labour representative, that I resent the suggestion that any mem- ber of the Council, whetiier newsspapea- editor or anybody else, oa.n make use of his position aaid casft reflection upon a body of honourable mon, who are here in the iu- terests of the municipality juM as much ls he is. Mr. Thompson rose to a point of order. It seemed to him it was a. personal attack on Mcr. Dd. Davies. He submitted Aid. Williams was not in order. The Mayor I have ruled that. Aid. Williams repeated his assertions, and declared that he was there to do his duty to the workmen a.nd employers at :111 times. That was his position, and he ro sented any newspaper suggestions to the contrary. He supported the amendment that the men were entitled to an expression of opinion from the Council that "°,voa* whatever lwd been established against tbem. Mr. D. Davies caad some members of the Council could not discuss anything out discussing the speaker as well. (Laugib .) He (Mr. Davies) was a King Charles I. which had worn a perfect rut m theIr, mindB. The speaker was a member ot tfie sub-committee, but he could not at meeting for the simple reason an Ed on Committee was called, and he had to the more important. At the meeting ° the Streets Committee a report was «ubmi to the effect that the sub-committee found as there was not sufficient evidence be.ore them the complaints were not proven. inat. I waf, the report brought belore the Streets. Committee, and the members of the mittee had had no reason to assume that that report did not represent the opinions of both Messrs. Owen and Hemmings. On [the faith of that the committee ac- cepted that report, and because the report did not determine the matter between MT. i Jenkins and the workmen they acquitted the men and also acquitted Mr. Jenkins. They now found the sub-committee s report. was not accepted by Mr. Owen. The sub- committee of two were not m agreement and tbe disagreement was a gcod reason for sending it back for fuller inquiry, as sug- gested by Dr. Latimer. If the men had been found guilty be thought, they shocid have been very severely punished, and if t,be case -was not proved the men were en- J titled to acquittal. Members of the Coun- cil should be encouraged to look after the men in their service, and not di*xrairaged. And in the event of the men being exon- erated they roust assume there had been a bonafide mistake. As regards the personal matter, Le reminded those present that the newspaper referred to was open to any criticism that members might offer. The only reference in the "Daily Post was that the position was further oomplicaied by the fact' that Game members of the Laixxu: party, instead of deafling with the matter as a question of discipline, were dealing with it as a matter of clses- Every remark they had heard that afternoon by the Labour re- presentatives made those comments true. Instead of bringing a judicial mind it was made a matter of class. Personally, Mr. Davies thought they should go thoroughly into the coonpLaants made by Mr. Jenkins, and if the men aaiti^ed them the allegation was untrue they were entitled to the fullest acquittal. IX> not let them go into the mat- ter as partisans. Morriston representatives had formed sides in the matter which did not make for equity, and tihese were matters subject to the comment. There was matters subject to the comment. There was a setiion of members who proclaimed their lov) of justice ae if they possessed the sode monopoly of that justice in tlie world and they were full of canting had its cant like other faiths—resuming a pretensions righteousness belonging to them alone. Speaking for himself he (Mr. Davies) did not give way in respect of love of righteousness to any member of the Labour party. Nor did he yield to anyone in love of the masses and Save af justice. All the phrases made use of and the particular talk that some indulged in, were for public con- sumption. Mr. Colwill was proceeding to refer to the editor of the "Post," when The Mayor (intervening) said, "Council- lor Davies, please." Mr. Cohrill Coon. Davies; I'm sorry. Mr. Cotwill repudiated the suggestion of class interests. Reference had been made to eant phrases. The Municipal Reformers had participated in that with a vengeance, and they had kept the ball lolling up to the present time. As regards the question, there was a possibility the men were out of sight when Mr. Jenkins passed by. Mr. Jenkins said there was no mistake, as be went by the spot at 12.15, 12.30, and 12.50. Mr. Tutton said there were only two members on the committee, and they did not agree, and so what was he to do? Mr. Meenlis said that it ii, was under
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stood that the men were exonerated that would satisfy them. They did not deeire to cast any reflection on Mr. Dd. Jenkins. Mr. Harris That very proposition was proposed in committee, and the chairman voted against it. Mr. Merrells said that it was suggested, a point of order was raised, and. acting on the advice of the assistant solicitor, he ruled it out of order. Personally, he would have allowed it. Mr. Miles thought the position would be met if they said the men were not guilty, but cast no reflection on Coun. Dd. Jen- kins' bona fides. By 16 votes to 3 the Council voted out Mr. Owen's amendment Mr. David Davies then suggested an- other amendment "That the Council ex- onerate the four men. but without cast- ing any reflection on the bona Ides of Coun. Jenkins." Mr. Tutton did not think that would meet the matter. Dr. Latimer submitted an amendment in justice to both sides that the matter be re- ferred back, and a fresh committee of inves- tigation be appointed to hold another en- quiry. Mr. Corker and Mr. Philip Davies sup- ported By 16 votes to 7 this amendment was carried, whereupon Mr. David Davies sub- mitted the amendment he had suggested. That meant that there had been an honest mistake. This amendment was ru!ed out of order, and the matter stood referred back for an- other enquiry. CRAY PLANT. Submitting the minutes of the Waters and Sewers Committee, Mr. Corker said the bungalow at the Cray war about to be removed, and that the sale of plant had fetched £13.764. and sundry materials and rent of huts £ <3,G33, making £2'2,65.5 in all. Mr. Merrells That is not net. Mr. Corker: Gross receipts, I suppose. The Council, lie addend, were invited to in- spect the works on the 50th inst, and if they came they would agree that it was one cf the finest reservoirs in the country, and that it was desirable that the second line of pipes should be !aid because of requests for bigger supplies from the district authorities. M0 R.i<. ISTOIN Ef::5EEVUIH. Mr. Tutton referred to the proposal to con- struct a servioe reservoir at 'Monistoa. at such an elevation as to take the Velindre water. He argued that the elevation should be so as to admit of talcing in the Cray sup- ply. and fo avoid the necessity cf <«xi- structing a second reservoir later on. The Velindre water might be utilised by laying down a high prre pipe. Alderman Martin concurred, and declared tha.t at present buildings were going on at a higher level than the proposed rasarvoir. It would be a serious mistake to put the reservoir at Morriston at a low level. Mr. T. J. Dav ies agreed that the prowssed site was much too low, as the land above was ifeing built upon. He suggested the srtto should be Cae Mawr. Mr. David Davies said that if :\1r. Davies' statement that buildings were going up were true, it would be a serious objection to the reservoir being placed on the lower levej but the committee bad been guided by the borough engineer, who had estimated that nine-tenths of the population of Swansea lived a.t that k.eJ, and that not only was it an advantage to use Velindre water, but that to put the reservoir a.t a higher level would mean a destructive pressure on the pipes. Mr. Davie-, continuing, said the Engineer was most definite in his objections to the service reservoir on the higher level, and most definite that the level be 300ft., and he thought, they should hesitate before IC- jecting the opinion of the Engineer. Hon. Odo ivian said there was much more than sufficient water coming into the town by the single line of pipes to teed all tlie high ground. There was no doubt the V elindrc wa.s bhe best water coming into Swansea for works and household purposes, The site was originally chosen for the sar- vice reservoir, and seeing that the reservoir would plaee Swansea on constant supply and the saving lie thought they should adopt the recommendation. Mr. Colwill thought they should have the fullest information before committing them- selves to a scheme of that kind. Mr. Merrells argued that reports of the Engineer rhould be before the members, and asked if the present high pressure pipes could supply the additional high level jand at Mjorriston ? Mr. Tutton said with 580 feet at Town Hill there was no question about the tre- mendous pressure, and what was the dtrli- culty at 40ft. lower The Engineer eaad the district at Mynydd- bach was lower than Town Hill, and if they once got their water to Town Hill the)" could supply that, rherefore they did lot want to make another reservoir unless they were making additional storage, which v\«~s not necessary at the present time. Cefn- gyfelaoh Colliery was "at present being sup- plied from the pipe going into Town Hill. On the motion of Mr. Miles, seconded by Mr. T. J. Davies, it was decided that the question of a site for a service reservoir at Morriston be referred back to the committee for further consideration. PLEASANT-STREET SEWER. It was proposed by the committee to in- vite teaders for the construction 1 of the sewer in Pleasants street, Morriston. Mr. Merrells a^ked if they would not have to go through rock, which would be a. great expense. Mr. Vivian said it would be better to !iave subordinate sewers carried at the backs. It was decided that the recommendation should be inoperative for the next two months, so that the Engineer could g&t estimates of the costs.
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DEATH QF MRS. VENABLES. MOTHER OF MRS. VENABLES- LLEWELYN. Tlie death is announced of Mrs. Venables, of Llysdinam Hall, Newbridge-on-Wye, Rad- norshire. Deceased, who bad reached the a.ge of 73, was the widow of the Rev. Richard Lister Venables, formerly chairman of the Radnor- shire Quarter Sessions and Builth Weils Bench of justices. One of her daughters is the wife of Mr. C. VenaMee-Llewelyn, ton of Sir John T. D. Llewelyn, Bart. The deceased lady was greatly beloved.
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CHARGE OF WILFUL MURDER. PONTARDULAIS COLLIERS AGAIN BEMANBED. POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS AT SWANSEA. The Pontardulais colliers, Evan Jones and David Jones, brothers, who were remanded last Saturday at Swansea County Police Court on a charge of doing grievous bodily harm to Wm Hughes, collier, Pontardu- lais, were brought up in custody on Wed- nesday morning. Hughes has died in the meantime. Supt. Williams said that the man Hughes died on Monday, the result, he understood, of the injuries received. The inquest would be held on Thursday at half-past ten, and he (the superintendent) thought it de- sirable that both prisoners shouia be there. Under the circumstances, he applied to :.ave them remanded till next Saturday. I DECEASED., WILLIAM HUGHES. I Clerk You will now charge them v-ith wilful murder? Supt. Williams We have not yet charged them with wilful murder. Clerk You had better charge them. Sergt. German then went :nto the dock, and quietly told prisoners of the altered charge. Clerk (to superintendent) You ask now for a remand till Saturday on this charge of wilful murder. Supt. Williams I do, sir. s The remand was granted, and the pri- soners were then removed.
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LATE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE ESTATE WORTH NEARLY THREE MILLIONS. The value of the whole of the estate which passes in consequence of the cieath of the late Duke of Devonshire, which occurred at Cannes, on March 24th last, will prob- ably be £ 2.500.000. and may be nearly £ 5,000.000
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AMMANFOBD HAULIER AND THE FISHMONGER. HORSE CASE: "WARRANTED IN WIND AND LIMB." "BE MORE CAREFUL" SAYS THE JUDGE. At the Llaneiiy County Court on Tues- day, Thomas Davies, haulier. Wellhead House, Ammanford, sued Jam-as Donoghue, fishmonger, New Dock-road, Llaneiiy, for •«he return of £ 16 mcmey paid for a horse. Mr. T. R. Ludford appealed for the plaintiff, and Mr. D. R. Edmunds repres- ented defendant. Plaintiff said that on March 15th he agreed to purchase a horse from the de- fendant for £ 16. Defendant said the horse wa's only six years old, whereas it was more like 30 years. MI. Ludford: And did you have this receipt on which is written, "Warranted to be quiet in all harness and sound in wind and limb. If not, I agree to take tiie horse back within a month 6 time. Plaantkf: Yes. Mr. Edmunds took exception to the document being put in as a. warrant, as there was no guarantee stamp upon it. Mr. Ladford Then I put it m as a re- ceipt. What happened then? Plaintiff: The horse looked grand on the first day, but I took him out on the following day and found that h« co«ld not walk at all. If I had placed the ho^e in a cart the police would have prosecuted me for cruelty, as it was paralysed. Mr. Edmunds contended that as the warranty was unstamped it was of no value. Mr. Ludford said the horse sold to the plaintiff was the biggest crock in Llan- eiy~ and at the time of the transaction was not worth 56. I His Honour said people &hould be more caroful when maJnng such transactions. The plaintiff was non-suited,' without coots.
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WELL-KNOWN SHIPOWNER. oONSEStVATIVE CANDIDATE FOR MONMOUTH BOROUGHS. Sir C. W. Cayzer, bead of the firm If Cayzer, Irvine and Co., steamship owners, of the Clan line, ha.s accepted nomination in the Conservative interest for Monmouth Boroughs. The Liberal majority at "he last election was 656, and SIT C. W. Cayzer is regarded ais almost certain to regain the seat for his cause. for his cause.
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AMMANFORD NOTES. On Saturday a meeting of all trade- in the East Carmarthen Parliamentary Divi- sion will be held at the Christian Temple at three o'clock, to discuss the question of contesting the division in the interests of Labour at the next election. Quite a number of local athletes jour- neyed to Clydach on Saturday for the pur- poses of participating in the Clydach Sports, which were postponed owing to rain. The members of Penybank Territorial Force arrived home safely on Sunday. There is another dispute in the Wernos Colliery. This is most unfortunate after recent events. We trust that it will tvon be settled to the satisfaction of all con- cerned.
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