The Cardiff Times

SWANSEA INFANT'S DEATH. Remarks by the Coroner. At the Mexico Fountain Inn, Hafod, Swansea, on Monday evening. Mr Coroner Viner Leader 0 held an inquiry touching the aeath of David Jones, aged 5 weeks, of 100, Neath-road, Hafod. The motbersaid the cbild was weakly from birth, and died suddenly on Saturday. She said she had buried six of her children before this, out of nine in all, two dying under nine months old, and two under two years, while the others were istill born. The last child was insured at a penny a week. which entitled her to X3 on death if it lived 12 months. The other children were insured at a higher rate. She insured to get the burial money in case of death.—The Coroner I am told you are inclined to drink, and that you have been neglecting your children. Yoa have lost Beven and you are only comparatively young now. Have you any reasoa to account for it i'Oh, no it's not true. The teeth and fits were the caUBS of death of the other childieu.The Coroner You must know fits often happen from careless- ness af the mother and her not looking after her- self, and her drinkiilgbabits.-Dr. Powell inter- posed with the remark that the mother had very hard confinements. He deposed that he had attended Mrs Jones on several occasions, but not in this particular case. He was called in after the death of the child, and concluded that death was due to weakness through general debility The child was & very thin one, but was looked after all right. A verdict of "Death from natural causes was returned.

-¡I':J¡' BURGLARY AT ABERAVON. Ministers House Ransacked. A daring burglary was committed at the resi- dence of the Rev. E. R. Harris, pa-ator of Bethany Chapel, Port Talbot, on Sunday evert- ing. Mr Harris resides at Springfield-terrace, ¡ and in the evening went to iwansea to fulfil a ministerial appointment. During his absence and Whilst the servants were at chapel the house Was entered from the back and thoroughly ran- sacked so far as the upstairs rooms were con- cerned. A quantity of valuables was stolen, con- sisting of gold rings, brooches, eleutto goods, and .£5 in money. The thieves, however, over- looked a ease of silver. It is estimated that the value of the stolen property is about £ 25. The police are of the opinion that the person was not a professional burglar.

DIED AT HIS DAUGHTER'S GRAVE. Mr David Davies, tinplate assorter, Mor- riston, on Monday evening went with others to Llansamiet Churchyard to place a headstone on the grave oi his daughter, lie assisted in the work, being apparently in robust health, and then suddenly became seriously ill, and died before medical aid could be obtained.

A successful concert was held at the New Public Hall, Mountain Ash, on Monday evening. The principal soloists were Miss May John, Miss M. Sanbrook. Mr Trevor Evans, and Mr W. Daniel Richards, Mr John Paley contri- buted cornet solos in fine stvle, and the Mount Pisgeh Orchestra (led by Mr Tom Richards) were at their best, Mr Llew Ivor Evans accom- BjJJtfod, and tbe Rev. E. V, Tidraan Biewdedi A

STORY OF A DOUBLE LIFE. CLAIM AGAINSTA GOWER GENTLEMAN. Kept a House in London. At Swansea County Court on Tuesday, before Judge Gwilym Williams, Emily Chunne, a single woman, of 38, Victoria-avenue, Mumbles, suod Thomas Jenkins, gentleman, recently of Manselfold, Liaurbidian, Gower, but now of Btretton House Lunatic Asylum, for £46 in re- spect of maintenance from 'March 28th to Sep. tember 2nd laat. Mr Dormer Andrews was for plaintiff, and Mr L. M. Richards (instructed by Messrs R. and C. B. Jenkins) defended. Mr Richards said the action was brought to recover X46 for 23 weeks' maintenance at jb2 a week. It would not be denied that the contract on which the claim Was based was entered into for an im- moral consideration, that plaintiff was a single woman and defendant a married man, and that the action was for maintenance during the period defendant had been living at his real home in Gower. The particulars contained a reference to a verbal agreement entered into at Brompton, and subsequently ratifiei at Chelsea and Fulham, that defeldant wonld provide food and clothing for plaintiff and her illegitimate children. Mr Andrews said in 1886 defendant met plain-iff and agreed to live with her, fur- nishing a house for ber in Brompton and after- wards in Chelsea and bulbam, and. to allow her JEZaweek. Last March he left her to join his wife at Manselfold, Gower be was seized with paralvsis of tbe brain, and had since been in an asylum. It was for the period between the time of the separation to defendant a removal to an asylum that the iC2 a week was claimed on the contract, Plaintiff was called, and said she had been acquainted with defendant since 1886, and be kept various residences during those years at Brompton, Fulbam, and Chelsea. He jived as Thomas Chunne, and she lived with him as his wife, During that period five children were born, and a boy was the only surviving child. Defen- dant purchased the furniture, and paid money from time to time to keep the home going, the allowance averaging £2 per week. From time to time he would be away, and would then return On the 88th of March last he left her, and from then till now she had received nothing, She bad kept the flat at Chelsea on and had paid rent, continuing there till June 4tb..Subsequently she came to the Mumbles on hearing defendant was mentally affected, her intention being to have an arrangement for the future. Nothing came of the negotiations, and on September 2nd I' sbe was awarded 5s a week under a bastardy order. From March 28th she received no money for carrying on the home. In cross-examination she said she first met defendant in his shop in London, and the agree- ¡'- ment was made the same night, He would not let her go, represented be was a single man, and it Was not till some weeks after that she found out be was married. The agreement entered into was that sbo should stay with him as his wife. He gave her about X2 a week. Mr Richards said it was evident there had not been a hard and fast contract as alleged, and the Judge found there was no contract enforceable by law, and he gave j udgment for defendant.

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Stop-Day Damages. P.D." CO.'S CLAIM. We understand that the plaintiffs in the stop- day action have delivered to the defendants particulars of the sum claimed for damages in the test case which has been selected for hearing as the proposed basis of fixing the total amount Of damages to which the Court of Appeal founi the plaintiffs were entitled. Pending an appeal to the House of Lords by the defendants, the claim of the Powell Duffryn Co. was selected for investigation in order to arrive at such basis. This company now fix their damages by reason of the: stop-days at £ 5,825 14s Id. Copies of the particulars have been sent to Mr Justice Bigham, who heard the original actioD, and his Lordship will now name a date for going into the question in London. The olaim prepared on behalf of the Powell Duffryn Company represents the amount of loss alleged to have been sustained at their Aber- aman, Lower Duffryn, George Pit, Lletty Shenkin, Treaman, Fforcbauian, and Cwmneol Collieries in the Aberdare Vallay, as well as the East Elliot, West Elliot, Coedymoeth, Now Tredegar, and White Rose Collieries in the Rhymney Valleys, The total amount now re- turned is nearly identical with that in the original statement, The details of the claim are voluminous, and represent the standing charges at each colliery,including the wages of managers, under managers, overmen, firemen, and all other officials, together with those of daymen, includ- ing stokers, timbermea, ostlers, etc., as well the coat of horses and the amount estimated as loss of profit on the estimated output for each of the three days. The claims in reelect of each colliery are made out separately. The particulars have been lodged in court, and copies have been supplied to Mr Justice Bigham and the defendants. It is probable the defendants will ask for in- spection of the books with a view to testing the figures, and it seems likely that Mr Justice Big- bam will appoint an early day on which to hear either the whole of the claims or possibly those relating to one particular colliery.

a-: 1—• English Miners' Wages. REDUCED FIVE PER CENT. Lord James of Hereford submitted his award on the miners wages question to the joint secretaries on Tuesday, 't he resolution submitted to him was that the present rate of wages be reduced as from the firat raaking-up day in the current month by taking off two advances of 5 per cant. each, made as from the first making-up day in January, 1900, and the first making-up day in October, 1900, respectively, or either of them, Lord James gives his casting vote in favour of taking off tbe advance of 5 per cent, made as from the first making-up day in January, 1900. but against taking off the advance of 5 per cent. made as from the first making-up day in October, 1900. The effect of this decision is that miners' w»ges are reduced 5 per cent.

WEST WALES TELEPHONES. Dispute at Haverfordwest. At Haverfordwest County Court on Tuesday ^ndge Bishop heard a number of cases in which Telephone Company were the plain- tiffs and several well-known inhabitants of llaverford west were the defendants, arising out of claims for rental of telephones alleged to be due. The defendants were Mr B. H. Munt, jeweller, High-street; Messrs B. Rees and Co., grocers, a wr St>u-eM-' H. J. Price, solicitor, and Mr o. W. PhiJlips, Cartlett. The amounts sued for £ 24 for three years at £ 8 a year. Mr Meager, Swansea, appeared for plaintiffs aDd m?' Williams for defendants. .The case for defendants was that when they signed the contracts they did so on the under- standing tbat a Pembrokeshire Exchange area was to be established, which would include the raosn important towns in the county. Such an exchange area had not been provided and they contended that the telephones had not served the purposes for which they required them. Each defendant had paid a small amount into court. Mr Meager contended there was no promise, but it was stated by the company's representa- tive that they were about to open out in the county if subscribers epuld be obtained. The company could not guarantee that there would be subscribers. Hie Honour held that the evidence showed that detenoants were given to understand there would be communication with other towns in the county, but the promise had not been fulfilled. Therefore when defendants got their telephones they found they were no use. He, however, reserved judgment uritil the next court.

MOUNTAIN ASH CATHOLIC ,)ATHOLIC. SCHOOL. IGNORED BY THE EDUCATION COM- MITTEE. At a, meeting or Mountain Ash Education Committee on Tuesday, idr D. Rogers in the chair, plans were submitted for repairs to the Roman Catholic School. The Surveyor re- ported that the plans were not in accordance with the Council's bye-laws. The attendance officers reported four children from the Roman Catholic School for non-attendance, and recom. mended that they be prosecuted. Mr W. E, Davies moved that this course be taken. Mr J. Powell moved an amendment, and the Rev. J. F. Williams seconded, that the committee take no action as to children from the Roman Catholic School. The Chairman declared the amendment carried, whereupon Mr George Leigbton ex- claimed, I shall bid you all good-day, gentle- men you are only making fools of yourselves." He then left the room. Major Morgan demanded another vote on the question, and on this being taken ten voted for the amendment and four in favour of Mr W. S. Davies's motion.

H.M.S. CORNWALL. Steam Trial at Pembroke Dock. The steam trial at moorings of the propelling engines of tbe cruiser Cornwall took place on Tuesday at the berth alongside the newCarr Jetty, Pembro Dock, with satisfactory results. Trials of the dynamo engines and other auxiliary machinery had been successfully carried out pre- viously. The ship will leave for Devonport about the 18th January to carry out the official steam and gunnery and torpedo trial, and Wi I r^t,Q'n t0 Pembroke Dockyard to be com- m- u waa 'a,(i down on tbe slipway in March, 1901, and as she is expected to be passed into the Fleet Reserve at Devonport before March 31at next her construction will have occupied about three years.

RESCUE BY A SWANSEA STEAMERR. Further details are to hand of the rescue of the crew of the Newcastle as. Spenuvmoor bv the Swansea steamship Goolistan. in the Mediter- ranean. on December 7. The Spennvmoor was bound from Smyrna to London with a cargo of fruit for the Christmas markets, and for a whole week after passing Malta the vessel met with a succession of fearful hurricanes. The fires were put out, ani the vessel became unmanageable, oignals of distress were hoisted, and at noon on December 6 the Swansea ss. Goolistan, owned by Messrs Strick and Co., and bound from the Persian tirulf to London, hove in sight, and bore down upon the bpennymoor. Owing to the heavy sea running the rescue was attended with great difficulty and danger, but, owing to the skilful handling of the hy Captain Nairn all the crew, 27 all told, were safely taken off. The following morn- lnR the Spennymoor foundered. The ship- wrecked men were landed at Gibraltar, where they joined the maU steamer Oceana, which landed them at Plymouth.

CAERPHILLY DISTRICT COUNCIL. Llanbradach Right of Way. At the meeting of Caerphilly District Council on Tuesday, Mr J. Powell, J.P., presiding, it was decided not to adopt part 4 of the Poblic Health Amendment Act, which provided for licences for music and dancing. The Local Gov- ernment Board asked for some details as to the proposed loan of £ §,630 for private streets works at Sengbenydd, Taff's Well, and Caerphilly, and intimatedtbat they hoped to sanction the loan without holding a local incjuiry. A letter was read from the postmaster of Cardiff stating he would consider tbe application for a Sunday postal despatch and' delivery in the Aber Valley. It was decided that the Council officials and others should proceed to break down the fence at Llan. bradach over which tfaaRhytnoey Railway Com- pany recently contended unsuccessfully there was no right of way.

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-I" TREDEGAR COLLIER AND HIS CIGARETTE. Roland Jones (16), a. collier lad, was summoned at Tredar Police Court on Tuesday tor ex- tinguishing a public lamp. P.O. Jones said that at 7.20 p.m. on November Itth he saw defendant climb a wall, turn out tho light, and decamp. In reply to the Clerk (Mr E. H. Davies) defen- dant said he was lighting a cigarette and his hand Blipgtd. Ttoftneh impoMd a peaaltj of

Contracting Out. o MINERS' PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Scheme Renewed for Five Years, The ordinary quarterly meeting of the Board of Management of the Miners' Permanent Provident Society was held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on Saturday, under the presidency of Sir Wm. Thomas Lewis, Bart. There were also present Mr Louis Tylor, Dr. T. W. Parry, Messrs B. Ashton, T. Davies, W. Hughes. Henry Richards, Wm. Wells, Charles Powell, M. Reynolds, Henry Thomas. D. Bowen, Henry Beddoe. Thos Screen, John Lewis, M. Roberta Jones (solicitor), and Evan Owen (general secretary). Sir William said they would be as gratified to learn as he was to state that the Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies had granted a certificate for the renewal of their scheme for a farther period of five years, modified by increasing the disablement pay to the workmen from 10a to 12s per week during the firiit 13 weeks, with a re- duced contribution from the employers of 4d per week per workman in lieu of 5d per week as at present. The increased benefit to the workmen would rendertbeir position still more ad vantageous as compared with those workmen who were content to rely solely on the Workmen's Compensation Act. During the continuance of the present scheme the society, acting on the actuarial advice of Sir F. G. P. Noison, had granted pensions to 400 aged and infirm members, and these amounts would, according to the estimates of Mr Taylor and himself, involve altogether an expen- diture of £ 30 000. This great boon practically solved the problem of old age pensions, as no deserving applicant over 60 years of age had been refused a grant, and he need hardly say that the board would be only too glad if other districts would adopt the course which they con- fidently said had been productive of so much good to old miners in this coalfield. In addition to the pensions to deserving old workmerl the scheme of the society operated in such a way that in cases of fatal accidents the widows with the largest families received vastly greater benefits than those conferred by the Act, and further they obtained their relief weekly instead of its being dumped down in a large sum, which was only too often spent without proper considera- tion. With regard to the reduced contribution from the employers, he was always of the opinion that the amount originally fixed for their contribution in respect of each workman in their employ was excessive,and he hoped that this sub- stantial reduction from 5d to .4d per week per workman would be the means of bringing back to their society a considerable number of old friends with whom they worked so pleasantly and so advantageously in times past, He be- lieved that apart entirely from the amicable feeling ensuipg from the co-operation of em- ployers and workmen under their schema the employers would benefit as as the work. men, as a comparison between the employers' rates of contribution under their scheme and the present rates'which they had to pay to first-class insurance companies would resuljtn favour of their society,, because of tbe very (ftat reduction in the cost of administration whictf was secured under their mutual arrangement. He made an earnest appeal to the colliery owners in this district who desired to continue or revive the amicable arrangement with their workmen which prevaled for so many years, and brought such great benefits, that chey should give every facility in their power to encourage their work-, men to join them in this great co-operativa movement, so wonderfully beneficial to the Welsh collier and his family. I The ordinary routine business of the society I was then dealt with, and the meeting ter- minated with a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding.

PROOFS FOR £ 19,000. Newport Merchant's Affairs. The adjourned meeting of the creditors of Thomas Ponsford, merchant, director of the Clarence Wharf Saw Mills Company. Ltd., New- port, and of the Bishpoot Brick and Tile Com- pany, Ltd., Newport, was held at the Westgate Hotel, Newport, on Tuesday, The Official Re- ceiver (Mr G. H. Llewellyn) presided over a full attendance of creditors. Mr Thomas Ponsford, for whom Mr Lyndon Moore, solicitor, appeared, formally objected to the whole proceedings. The Official Rrzceivei7 intimated that no part of the claims against the estate, to some of which the debtor raised objection, had been withdrawn. He had received several letters and a long affi- davit from the debtor, which he had carefully considered, but there was nothing in the docu- ments.to justify him in suggestinia stay of the 1 proceedings. Since the last meeting other claims against tbe estate bad been filed, and now in all 50 claims bad been filed, representing' £ 19,399 Us 5d. He understood that the proposed scheme of I ( arrangement, which was laid before the last e meeting, had been withdrawn 8 Debtor at this point declared that he wished to pay his creditors in full. Mr Lyndon Moore said that the bank adhered to its original claim, and it was therefore. useless to approach the other (ucdito~r^,Qii tjje matter. On the motion of the Official Receiver, the debtor was formally adjudicated bankrupt, ani the Official Receiver was authorised to take the necessary steps tp have the decision of the meet- ing ratified by the Court. Mr C. R. Parsons, auctioneer and accountant, was appointed trustee of the estate, and Messrs W. S. Watson, W. A. Baker, W. J. Capper, A. C. Mitchell, and E. O. Baddeley were appointed a committee of inspection. The Official Receiver then announced that the business was completed. Debtor sitid that be appealed against the pro- ceedings, and was proceeding to read from Williamson Bankruptcy .Proceedings when the creditors left the room. Debtor thereupon intimated that hehad already commenced action in the Courts to have the whole of the proceedings annulled. r TO THE EDITOH. Sir,—I have this day applied to the court to set aside bankruptcy proceedings against me, and I have filed an affidavit in support of same, and have assessed my damages at S25,000 through the service of a bad bankruptcy petition. The day is not yet fixed for the hearing of su..Me,-I. am, &c., THOMAS PONSFORD. Pembroke Chambers, Newport. j

FOWLS FROM IRELAND. Stolen at Cardiff. Morris Resolosky (14) and Joseph ResolftskT (43) were cbarged'at Cardiff on Tuesday with steal- ing a crate_containiog two livofowls, value £ 2, the property of the Great Western Railway Com- pany, froajrN°- 6 platform at Cardiff on the 12th inst. Mr Arthur Vachell prosecuted on behalf of the company, and Mr Harold M. Llovd defended. Mr Vachell stated on Saturday Jast three urates of fowls were received at the parcel office of the G.W.R, station from Ireland. Two of these Were consigned td" prisoner, and the other to a MrBryant. The older prisoner called at the station, and- producing a postcard advising, him of the arrival of the fowls, asked for the crates. Sosoe time after this the crate consigned tojur. Bryant was missed. A search at prisoner's bouse was made, and in addition to the two crates addressed to him, the missing one was found covered with some sacking in a stable. Evidence was given by the railway porter who dealt with the prisoner Joseph. Replying to Mr Llovd,he said it was true the elder prisoner could not write. When arrested by Detective Matthews Joseph said, I- If you prove it, all right then." The younger prisoner said to Inspector Rankin, I qad the fowls; I loaded them up while my father was paying the carriage. I only took what, I was told to, take by the porter." Mr Harold Lloyd urged tbat there was no felonious intent. Prisoner, who was illiterate, sent a sum of money to the firm in Ireland, and adked them to send on as many fowls as they could for the money. Therefore he was not able to know the exact number sept. The Bench fined Joseph Resolosky ICIO and costs, or one month, and bound over the son to eome up for judgment when called upon.

.r- LOCAL RAILWAY FATALITIES. A Platelayer Killed. On SatutdAv the body of Thomas John Griffiths (24), a. pleitelayer on the Great Western Railway, residing at 28, Oxford-street, Aberdare, was found on the Great Western line by a signal- man near the middle Duffryn signal-box. The body was badly mangled. The deceased, who belonged to the Mountain Ash gang, was paid his fortnight's wages Jate Oil Friday afternoon, and doubtless \walked up the line, his wages being found in his pocket.

Aberaman Man's Body Found. On Sunday morning the body of George Dew 1. (27), of Regent<>atreet, Aberaman, was found be- tween Abefdareand Aberaman stations, on the Taff Vale Railway, just before the crossing to YnyslWyd House. There was a wound on the beact., Deceased, who had been engaged on the previous day on the Abernant grounds, beating ? for game with a party, is supposed to ha.ve made I a, short cut over the Taff line, and to have been knocked down by a passing train.

SUPERSTITION IN WALES. AN EXTRAORDINARY STORY. An extraordinary incident which is alleged to have occurred on Friday Hst has caused an immense sensation in Bethesda (says a Bangor correspondent). On that day, whilst a woman was washing her three months -old child, so she solemnly averred, she was thnnderstruck to hear the baby say, Blwyddyn ofnadwy fydd y fiwyddyn nesaf, mam," which roughly translated means, "Next year will be a terrible year, mother." In her astonishment and even terror, the mcther laid the child down and ran to a neighbour's house and told of the occurrence. The neighbour at once ran into the house, and pick- ing the child up soothed and caressed it awhile, and then half playfully, half in earnest, she said to the child, ,nu, yon tell your mother that next year would be a terrible year?" To her unbounded, astonishment the child replied, Yes," and fell back dead. The child was buried on Saturday afternoon in the presence of laige crowds, who discussed the story, an dare spread- ing it far and wide. Coming immediately on the close of tlie^prolonged strike this prophecy, for such it is regarded by hundreds, has already established a dread of the coming year in the minds of the superstitious of the district, and the fntme ie iwkwUeywwd to wita muwb twobgd- iag.

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l'r THE RAILWAY OUTRAGE. "PLOINCHETIE" ON THE MYSTERY. Perpetrator Said to be a Welshman. The mystery of the North Staffordshire rail- way outrage remains unsolved, although the police have been unremitting in their efforts to trace the culprit. A correspondent to the Telegraph," who out of curiosity asked Plan- trace the culprit. A correspondent to the Telegraph," who out of curiosity asked Plan- chette a number of questions with regard to the crime, gives some interesting results. A lady and himself placed their fingers on the board. At first the answers came very slowly, but after about ten minutes Planchatte," commmenced to write almost as soon as the questions were asked. Will the name of the assailant of Miss Goss ever be known ?-Yes. 1 What was the colour of the suit the man wore? —Brown. Was he light or dark '—Light. What was the colour of his eyes ?.-Brown. Was he rich or poor ?—Poor. Has he ever assaulted anyone before ?—Yog. A Welshman. What country does he belong to ?-Wales. What is his name ? The answer in this case was a Icing time com- ing, but at last the word-spolt was q' Has this man ever been employed on the rail- wav 'I-Yes. What work did he -do on the railway ?-(iEs employment Mas most distinctly written, and caused great surprise among the witnesses of the writing.) Where is he now 7-" The name of the place given was that of a station a few miles from the scene of the assault. Tell us, "Planchette." again what is the name df the man. Please' answer plainly.— (The name was repeated, the answer being plainer the second time.) ,t Will anyone obtain the 1100 reward offered by Miss Goss 1-rYes. Has the man who assaulted Miss Goss ever been to prison ?—Yes. How many times ?—Three, What was his age ?—Twenty-nine. Did he jmnp from the train ?-" Stop." (This word was easily read, and written in big, bold characters.) Did he get in another compartment after the i' assault 2-Yes. Is he married or single ?—Single. Has he the articled which he stole from Miss Goss at home ?-No. Where are articles he took from Miss Goss Away. When will he be caught ?-Soon.

I LATE MR R. SIMPSON. I Death Due to an Accident. At the Police Station, Abercarn. on Tuesday Mr M. Roberts-Jones, coroner, held an inquiry touching the death of Mr Robert SimpaiDa Lj, manager of the Prince of Wales Colliery. Mr j T. S. Edwards appeared on behalf of the rela- ) tives, and Mr Frank Lewis. Cardiff, for an assurance company. Evidence was given to the )' effect that deceased bad an attack of appendicitis though be fully recovered and again resumed work. Dr. Mitchell Stephen, Cardiff, who con- ducted a post-mortem examination, said deceased eventually died from what was co-Iled adpendicitie, due to rupture of the bowel. In reply toMr Lewis witness said that the rupture could have been caused by a sudden slip or strain. Evidence was called to the effect that deceased tripped over a fall in the pit on December 4th, and on rising was seen bya workman to put his hand to his side as if in pain. Deceased afterwards told a witness named Harper that he had bad a wrench. The jury had the court cleared, and on the re- admission of the public the Coroner announced that they had agreed to the following verdict I That death was due to a rupture of the bowel I dne to an accidental slip, or strain, which occurred whilst crossing Davies-place (the fall referred to) in the Prince of Wales Colliery on Friday, Dec. 4th." The Foreman said that the jury were desirous of expressing their sympathy with Mrs Simpson in her bereavement. The Coroner said he also wished to add his sympathy. The locality had lost a trustworthy man, who would be difficult to replace. Mr Lewis joined iu the expression of sympathy.

MR ARCHIBALD HOOD'S SON Married in Scotland. There were rejoicings in RoseowelJ, Pol ton. = hall, and New Battle districts on Tuesday in connection with the marriage of Mr James. A, fHobd. the wett-bnown coatmaater of Midlothian and Sooth Wales, which took place in St. Vincent Church. Edinburgh, on Tuesday to Miss Mont- aomie Bell, Edinburgh. Mr Hood is managing director of the Lothian Colliery Co.;Limited, and has also extensive interests in other companies both in the Lothiann, Fifeshire, and South Wales Flag* and bunting are displayed at various col. liaries at Newtown Grange, Whitehill, and Pol- ton. Theschool children at Rosewell were en, tertained inythe afternoon, and a. thousand more Will receive a treat, to-day at New Battle. The officials and miners at New Battle Colliery have enbscribed a pair of handsome three-light' candelabra and silver muffin dish. The Rosewell people have given a magnificent silver tray, and Polton Colliery has presented a silver salver, and neighbours at Rosewell a silver rose bowl and frnit service. A dinner was given in Ramsey Hall, Rosewell, on Tuesday night. Mr James Hamilton presided. Tbe Rev. John Hunter, minister of RoeeweD, proposed The Bride and Bridegroom," which was acknowledged by the bridegroom's brother, Mr W. W. Hood, managing director of the Glamorganshire Colliery Company. A similar gathering of colliery officials and employees was held" in Lothian Hall, Newbattle, Mr John Oallender, secretary Lothian Coal Co., presiding;

PET D06 AND DEATH. Mfts Ada Alderton, of OHfton-street, Brigh* { ton, died in a hospital on Saturday from shock- ing burns. She went downstairs during the night to look after her pet dog, and struck a match, with Ihe Meatt that her aiftbtchraai caqgfrt firo.

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