Papurau Newydd Cymru
Chwiliwch 15 miliwn o erthyglau papurau newydd Cymru
42 erthygl ar y dudalen hon
Advertising
'r ISnahttaa ^ir&rissts. ARE YOU ANEMIC ? Do not rain your aJready weakened system by the use of medicated and other alcoholic wines which Jtimnlate temporarily, or pills which contain undesirable drugs. TRY NATURE'S OWN REMEDY. r WELCH'S INVALID PORT I (CONCOBDINE BRAND). UNFERMENTED. NON-ALCOHOLIC. The pure extract of the Concord Grape, which contains Iron and Phosphate in a. natural state as drawn from the soil. SBB ONIIZ NATURAL TONIC—LIFE-GIVING, BLOOD-MAKING, AND BLOOD-PUKIFYING. GENTLY APERIENT. RECOMMENDED BY MOO BOCTOES. 2s lid PER LARGE BOTTLE, Sold locally by :— MAYO, 8a, SALISBURY-ROAD, CARDIFF. PRUST, 14, BROADWAY. CARDIFF. HOPKINS, 88, HIGH-STREET, BARRY. REYNOLDS, 65. HOLTON-ROAD, BARRY DOCK. OWEN, CADOX'l'ON BARRY. DAVIRS. 20, HIGH-STREET, SWANSEA. WILLIAMS, PORT TALBOT DRUG STORES, TAIBACH. ARTHURS & SON, WALTERS-ROAD, SWANSEA. EVANS, 27, WALTERS-ROAD, SWANSEA. B. HARRIES, COMMERCIAL-ROAD, NEWPORT. GARRETT BROS., COMMERCIAL-ROAD, NEWPORT. PHILIPS & SOKS, 92, COMMERCIAL-ROAD, NEWPORT. Wholesale Agents for CMctiit and District BENNETT & CO., WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, CARDIFF. 11231 From whom a pamphlet describing fully the advantages of Welch's Invalid Port can be obtained. Read what a Doctor says about Welch's INVALID PORT (Concordine Brand). A Doctor, writing from Stockton-on-Tees on the 2nd of January, 1901, say a :— I have been taking for the last four weeks your preparation-ILYalid Port-and the effects are very Ciatisfactory. I ha.ve made an examination of the blood several times before and whilst taking the Port, and -"Jave fouud a. decided increase in the number of red corpuscles. Having been suffering from nervous ixhauoiion I had not only become auiexnic, .but had lost weight. I have gained 21bs. during a fortnight Uhilst using the Port, and the face and extremities from being pale have considerably revived their colour. :1. am pleased to be able to say this much for your production, and shall certainly recommend it to patients 4nd others." THOUSANDS OF UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS. Proprietors: The Welch Grape Juice Co., Medicinal Department, 9, Rangoon-street, London, B.C. X STOP ONE MOMENT X OHt DEAR DOCTOR, MUST MY DARLING DIE? 5JHEBE IS VERY LITTLE HOPE BUT TRX TUDOR yiy IXiLI AM S,' pATENT JGALSAM OF P[ 0 N E Y Whicir eontains PURE Welsh Honey and an essence it the purest and most efficacious Herbs, gathered on the Hills of Wales, being gathered in the propet *easoaj, when its virtues are in full perfection1 BRONCHITIS THERE are thousands^of children who die annually from bronchitis, whoiping cough, and croup. This is >gran(i discovery for the cure of such complaints. It is invaluable for weak-chested men, delicate women, and children. It cures when all other reme- dies fail. It cures Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Tightness of the Chest. It cores thousands of children of Bronchitis, Measles Cougb, and Whooping Congh. it cores for One Shilling when Pounds have been jpe £ t in vain. TRY IT! If ywt have a Cough, try it; if yon have a Cold, try lj;. It loosens the phlegm and promotes expectora- /lon, pro dm: v?arm!'a and comfort to the chest, and 4twafi refreshii-T sleep when you have lost nights of Jest. A GENTLEMAN RElIlABKS- Lteel ttJmy duty to Inform you that I have beet rlftg your Tndor Williams' Balsam of Honey in my 'Amily, which is a lu.rgo one for many years, and jave proved its great value. having used nothing Age for Cough during Measles, Whooping Cougb, W>d Bronchitis, and can highly recommend it to 91 parents for such complaints. BALSAM OF-HONEY AT THE ROYAL NATIONAL BAZAAR. iwben it wa.s decided to have a Welsh Stall at the Rational Bazaar in aid of the sufferers by the War, Mr D. Tudor Williams offered the hon. secretary, Arthur J. Coke, Esq., a. case of Balsam of Honey, which was gratefully accepted. The Balsam found a, ready sale amongst the Royalty and nobility who patronised the bazaar. IS SOMETHING MARVELLOUS. A BAG OF LETTERS IN EVERY DAY, and what they say about Tudor Williams' Balsam of Honey is something marvelloas. SEVERE CHRONIC BRONCHITIS, combined with Asthma and Heart Affection (8 years' standing), CURED 1" When I began with your treatment I waa at my very worst. My breathing was very bad. I had to sit up in bed all night, and my congh was so hard I could not cough up any- tiling. In the daytime I was worse. I used to get such fits of perspiration and afterwards torn tpitfce cold. I was always catching fresh colds. I am How able to sleep at nights, and when I rise up ia the morning am able to do my work with ease. Sea View, Soathport. blus JACKSON WORTHY OF YOUR CONSIDERATION. Sit.-My wife desires me to say that your TCDOB WILLIAMS' BALSAM OF HONEY has proved a most valuable medicine in our lsrge family (eight children). As soon as a cough or cold makes its appearance a dose of TUDOR'S BALSAM is at once administered, and its treatment is followed up until the cold disappears. Before using the BALSAM in our family the children have been prostrate with colds for several weeks, but now, by taking doses as directed,fi hey seem to suffer very little inconvenience During the short time the cold is npon them the action of the BALSAM is marvellous, and the little ones take it readily ana ask for more.—WAL'JTER J, BXEsnc, G.M. Headmaster. Severn Tnnnel Schooi. SEE YOU GET THE GENUINE ARTICLE, TUDOR WITLLIAMS, PATENT BALSAM OF HONEY. SO MANY IMITATIONS AND FRAUD. Bold by all Chemists and Stores in. Is, 2s 6d, and £ <a I id bottles. Sample bottles sent (post paU) for Is 3d, 3s, and.5s, Jruao the inventor, D. TUDOR WILLIAMS, L.S.D.L, 1117—M256 Medical Hall. Aberdare FOR THE PIPE, THREE NUNS TOBACCO. NONE NICER-loz., 20.10' 4oz, SOLt) EVEKTWHEB*. J. k F. BELL, LTDr, GLASGOW. 17067 469a
Family Notices
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, BERTHS. A»LEBT.—On March 30th, at Aahfield House. Archer, road. Penarth, the wife of T. P. Appleby. of a son. BSYANT.—At i8, iil&afair-road, on Easter Sunday, the wife of Edward T Bryant, of a a daughter. 456 DA vn:s-—Oitthe 6th inst., at Bryneiron, Port Talbot the wife of J. H. Davies, of a, son. 453 MARRIAGE.S BAKar—ZussEN.—April Sth, St. John's Charch, Car- diff, Henry Thomas, only son of W. H. Barry, Marion street, to Marcjaretta Louise, eldest danshter of J. Zossen, The Heller, Ryder-street. Ne cards. 413 JEHOMAA—WATKINS.—At Sion Wesley an Chapel, Aberdare, April 4th, by Revs, J. D. Jones (pastor) and W. James, Bethania, Thomas Thomas, school- master, to Miss Jane, daughter of Mr David Watkins, grocer, Cross-street. WORSEY—MACKADAM.—April 6, at S. Dyfrig's Church, by the Vicar (Rev. H. A. Coe), Frank R. I Worsey, elder son of the late Chas. Worsey and Mrs Worsey, West Bromwich, to Lilian C. Mack- adstm, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Mackadam, Cardiff. DEATHS. Cardiff. DEATHS. BRYANT.—April 46h, at 14, Kent-street, GraBge, i Thoiaas Bryant, aged 64 years. CHBISTOPHEB.—At Cwmgu-fach, near Crickhowell, on Monday, April 1st, George Christopher, aged 75. CLIFI-DIID.-On the 3rd Inst., at 8. East-terrace, Car- diff, E. J. Clifford (musician), aged 5S years. DA.VIES,-April 5th, at Gas-road, Pontypridd, Rebecca, beloved wife of the late W. S. Davies. BiBBox.—On April Sth, at 33, Pill-street, Cogan, Charles Gibbon, aged 69 years, coal trimmer, Ocean Coal Co. BBXFPITHS.—On Good Friday, at 11, Wood-street, Cilfynydd, Sarah, the beloved wife of Samuel Griffiths, Cilfynydd House Coal Colliery. HARRIS.—April 3rd, at Wimborne-terrace, Aber- cynon, late Station Hotel, Bedlinog, Thomas .Harris. aged sa. HABMS.—April 7th, at 74, Rickard-street, Graig, Pontypridd, Benjamin Harris, aged 59 (for 30 years in the employ of the Pontypridd Urban Sanitary Authority). ■JLLVH.MCT:.—At Bombay, from fever, on 13th March, aged 32, Jessie, the beloved wife of Charles Cory Kernick, and dearly loved eldest daughter of j Jeffrey Inglis Leighton, of 18, Iiyndhurst-road, Hatnpstead, London, N.W. MATTHEWS.—Mary Matthews, the beloved wife of the late John Matthews, butcher, of Abercarn, aged 92. }tonG&s.—Good Friday, at Park-road, Tredegar, Edward T. Morgan (Teddie). architect, youngest I son of Edward Morgan, builder, Tredegar, after a. I, long ami painful illness. ?SILI CPS.—On the 8th, at the residence of her uncle, Mr Jenkins, Hendrmmin, Raslyr, Ctesie, daughter of Rev. D. Phillips, Pontnewynvdd, and dearly- I beloved niece of Mrs Williams, Mrs Samuel, and Mrs Jones, Police Station, Abertredwr. ^jriLLiPS -At the residence of her uncle, Mr XenkiDS, Hencirenain, Radyr, Easter Monday, 1901, Cissie, beloved daughter of Rev, D. Phillips, Pont- newynydu, and graudd&ughter of Mrs Phillips, Woodlands, Gwaelodygarth. pBiCE.—March 30th, at Glanyrafon, Tredegar. Thomas Wilfrid, aged 161 montl19, darling son of Thomas and Alice Price. I JJEES.— At Newton Farm, Cowbridge, March 29th, Morgaa Rees. JteCHARDs.—On Saturday, March 3&th. at 14, Qceen- Street, Victoria. Hon., Mary Richards, aged 74, widow of the late Mr Wru. Richards. gALATHiEL.—At 2. Station-road, Cefn Coed, Rev. T. Salathiel, aged 55, WHITE.—On 2nd April, 1901, at S3, Richsnond-coad, Cardiff. Herbert Reginald Leake White, the eldest wi-3 tleaily beloved sou of Councillor and Mrs Henry White, aged 20 years. fc'it-i.iAM'J.—At 142, Casjjfr-roaij. Cardiff, Jehu Bowe, the beloved and only son of Kpbraim and Mrs Henry \Vhite, aged 20 years. fc'it-i.iAM'J.—At 142, Casjjfr-roaij. Cardiff, Jc.hu Bowe, the beloved and only son of Kpbraim and Mrs Williams. >'oosnF.AT}.—April Sth, at 23, Wyniham-road, the res«lei;cs of hi3 daagh.ter, "Vv iHiam B. WoocUtesd, after a illness; Deeply regretted. IN MEMORSAM. ^0O?.mKS.—In ever loving memory of Edward Thomas Coombes, who died on Pain Sundav, April 3rd. 1898. ItKDDEN.—la loving memory of our Sear little Tom, "who difwi April 7,3300. "We loved him well, we lave M»a still, no other one his placo can fill." 455 SrfOHiss.—In loving ruem^ry r>f our dear daughter and sister Maggie, who dief) Aj.-r"J 18th, 1&39, a.ge 22. Though lost to sight to mera^ry ever dear." 553 agection-,A" remembrzute od our beloved <ath?r, Roes Price 3, Kot^ais-sSrcaS, Dowlais, who did 7th Ap: 1895. T.ic memory ct the just is blessed." 419 IRALDEK.—In loTtBtg memcry of ray dear mother, Mary A" r. Kalfiei, 41 Roath Park, ■srho dj.od April 3rd, 2C'0i\ aged Sl. Fondly loved aIlCi ever missed. 131 Wooov^AKn.—-Ia ever l.rTiag aaemory of oar darling cJsilc' tBi« Woodward, who died April 10th, 1893, j Md6. Kent street. GraBeetowa, Lost awhile, oar trr&TTrcA Itnre jnsiin'd ff~> ever g%(c above. 683 j
Advertising
DINNEFORDS IMAGNESIA; The'BestlRemedy for ACIDITY "f the STOMACH, HEARTBURN, I GOUT, and HEADACHE, | INDIGESTION And safest Aperienb for'Delicate Constitutions, Ladies, Children. and Infants. DINNEFORD'S 17141 176S MAGNESIA. Jg A D E'S jpiLLcj EADK'S All who sailer from Gout JL or Rheumatism should {TIADE'S I^HJLS immediately havereconrs* JLU t to EADE'S PILLS. Han. "JTjl ADE S "JTJ'LLS. dreds of testimonialshavt- AlA M_ been received from ai' EADE'S SKILLS, sorts and conditions o! .IT nieii testifyingrto t)ie won- EADE'S ffJtr.LS. deriol power these Pil'.s) _aT have in giving relief in the "very worst cases. These Pilis are purely vogetabli and pefectty safe in their action. NSTANT RELIEF AND RAPIDLY'CORE THE WORST FORM OF GOUT, RHEUMATISM. RHEUMATIC GOUT, PAINS. IN THE HEAD, PACE, AND LIMBS. And have the largest recommendation ever given any Patent Medicine of its class THEY ARE A MOST WONDERFUL MEDICINE GOUT 15, Sunbeam-terrace, Beeston-hill, Leeds, Yorkshire, Jan. 24, 1898, RHBUMAfl? ISM Dear Mr Bade,—I feel it my dnty to acknowledge GOUT the great good your pills havedoneme. Iliavebeen a great gaiferer with rheu- R d K U M A.B. ISM matic gout, but for the last three year*, having talien GODT your pills I have alwaya been free from it, and am never without them in the RGHEUMATISM. house. THEY ARE A MOST OUT WONDERFUL MEDICINE, a" may your name be RHEGUMA^]?. SM praised all over the world. Pt I can highly recommend OUT them to ail people suffer- ing with Rheumatism as a safe and sure cure. I have RHEUMATISM often given one or two away to friends al a trial, GOUT and, like me, they would not be without them for all the world. Yoa may make KH E GU M A T I 8 M use of this letter if you thinkproper.-Yours truly OUT HENBY THOMAS LANGLKY Mr George Bade. 232, Goswell-road, RHEUMATISM London. EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS Are Sold by ail Chemists in Bottles, Is l^d and 2s 9d or sent post free for Postal Order by the Pro; prietor, GEORGE EADE, 232, GOSWELL-BOAD E.C. Ask for and be sure you obtain EADE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS. EADE'S T> I L L S C 17058 4438 73e jgUGHES'S jJUGHES'S JgLOOD JJLOOD JpiLLS. • JpiLLS. If you wanfc to be healthy, strong, and vigorons, it is of:vital importance that your blood be in good condi tion. Bad and poor blood means ill-health and pro bably death. Fortify yourself by taking JJJOGHES'S gLOOD PILLS, which are undoubtedly the very finest remedy extant for improving and strengthening the blood. If you suffer from INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, WIND BILIOUSNESS, CONSTIPATION, NERVOUS COM- PLAINTS, BLOTCHES and SORES, PILES, SICK HEADACHE, KIDNEY TROUBLES, etc., etc., these Pills will cure you quickly and effectively. Doreb delay any longer, but get a box to-day. Prepared by JACOB HUGHES, Mnfg. Chemist, and sold by Chemists and Patent Medicine Dealers at Is l%d, 2s 9d, and 4s 6d, or send value in stamps to Special Agents, Messrs NEWBERY It SONS, 1 and 3, King Edward-street. London. jJUGHES'S jgUGHEvS'S jgLOOD JgLOOD 3L? JD PILLS. OILLS. X 15454 Beawiors The WAKI N P. Bestthaf Money PO DEft. Bu RHVARGHER^NH PMMRETOENSI Fac-simile of One-Ounce Packet. ARCHER'S GOLDEN RETURNS Thc Perf ection of Pipe Tobacco, Cool, Sweet, and Fragrant. 17239 J. MARSH & CO., FUNERAL CARRIAGE MASTERS AND UNDERTAKERS, S0, ST. MARY-STRETST. CARDIPjr. lGiTl FRICFT-LISTCM APPLIEAUCA. H57»»»14C NO TICE, A NEW SERIES of SHORT COMPLETE STORIES has been secured from the pens of W. L. Alden, J. K. Leys, Shan Bvlloch, L. QuUler Couch, Barry Pain, Walter Jerrold, Hon. Mrs Hennikert Lucy Hardy, dcc.
SATURDAY, APRIL IS, 1901,'…
SATURDAY, APRIL IS, 1901, THE VANISHING VAGRANT. THE poor are always with us, and more prominently the beggar and the tramp, English history teems with references to the laws passed for the suppression of the idle beggar and vagabond and far the regulation of the pauper. The statutes of Henry VIII, and Edward VL are marred by savage laws passed against "rogues, vagabonds, and beggaxs:" The Poor Laws of the reign of Elizabeth are notorious, and those of our own time show how per- plexing are the problems which rise, for solution in the treatment of the poor. A recently-issued paper, prepared by the Local Government Board, tells a promising tale of the vanishing tramp or vagrant, whilst a declaration in the Cardiff C, .L Police Court this week might tend to show that the vagrant may be vanishing from the casual ward of the Workhouses, and settling himself down to a regular system of begging in the town streets from door to door. The history of the English Poor Laws for the regulation of the pauper and his relief, and for the repression of the idle rogue and vagabond, would form a most interesting romance. In the early days the confirmed rogue and vagabond was shown little mercy by the laws, but a pitying public and administrators of the same laws made the repression of the beggar a matter of impossibility. It fact, it was scarcely possible to repress a system by law which had been carefully fostered by the monastical system and the giving of alms. When Henry VIII. set his mind on ending the monastical system he also turned his attention to the suppression of beggars, and would have been savagely stem with them. The laws prescribed whippings at the cart tail, the cropping of ears, and in cases of third offences the death punish- ment itself. The laws of Edward VI. were scarcely less severe. Indeed they were practically identical, and yet the beggar throve in those days and wan- dered about existing on the charity and the pity of those who werecontent to labour honestly for their bread. The Charity Organisation Society's reports of to-day give a strange insight into the whiles and methods of the beggars who must surely be the direct descendants of those wily gentlemen who were so successful in the days when the monks handed out doles. The door to door beggar is objectionable for many reasons, but mainly because he terrorises women and children in the absence of the husband or father from home, The country roadside and the town street are visited by the beggar, and all the efforts of the police and tho more rigorous rules of the Workhouse in dealing with casuals fail to repress him. Inspector Durston declared in the Cardiff Police Court the other day that the town was overrun by sturdy beggars, lusty fellows able to work but unwilling to do so. John Jones, aged 22, who was charged with begging, had been offered work, but did not want it—he preferred street begging. The kindly magistrates fined him five shillings, and gave him th3 choice of seven days in gaol. It is luck for John Jones, a lasty youag fellow at the age of 22, that he was not a subject of the last King Edward or be might have found himself in the pillory and whipped at a cart tail through the streets of Cardiff. In the pursuit of his profession of begging he might have lost first one ear, and then the other, and finally his head. We have referred to the Government paper on the vanishing casual. The Local Government Board have just issued a return on the disappearance of the casual or tramp from the workhouses of East Anglia. During the last four years in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk the de- crease in the numbers of tramps admitted to the casual wards of the Workhouses has reached 60 per centr., and the officials are hopeful that the new regime under the last amendment of the Poor Laws will ultimately suppress the dangerous element known as the casual. The casual has always been a troublesome object to the Poor Law Guardians, and a dangerous one too, for there is no telling how many epidemics of disease have been introduced into towns and districts by the casual in the tramp wards of the Union Workhouses. But what does the return of the vanishing vagrant teach us ? Is he being steadily absorbed into the hoaest industrial classes who work for their living a.nd follow a steady employment, or is he avoiding the necessity of visiting the different casual wards of the country by settling down in the populous towns and pursuing the calling of door-to-door begging, or begging under the cover of a hawker's licence, which he uses under the pretence of selling laces and other trifles just to secure him from the interference of the police ? This is a nice problem, and the declaration in the Cardiff Police Court that the town is overrun by sturdy beggars seems to have a peculiar bearing on the return which the Local Government Board has just issued showing the decline of the casual and his disappearance from the tramp wards of the Union Workhouses.
THE ROYAL SHOW.
THE ROYAL SHOW. THE time rapidly approaches for the open- ing of the Royal Agricultural Show, which, as all our readers will be aware, is this year to be held at Cardiff. The Royal will have special interest for the Welsh farmer, and for those engaged in the South Wales coalfield, for in addition to the purely agricultural interests which the show was formed to foster, a series of contests in timbering and other processes has been arranged. But the chief interest of the show has relation to our largest industry," and as such it will be visited by, we trust, every farmer in Wales and everyone who gets his living in whatever way from the land. The Royal, Show has been arranged tr> attract for' their own advancement and instruction more than the purely agricultural classes, and we trust that full advantage will be taken of the opportunities presented. The end of Jnne, the time of the show, is Dot far off, hat the arrangements are well in hand, and everything promises to be ready for the opening day. The site of the great show ground is close to the main streets of Cardiff, and lies along the banks of the river Taff in the direction of Llandaff, covering a delightful stretch of pasture land well relieved by trees. It rests with the people of the "Principality to maka tLe show of 1901 popular and successful, and there should be no question about the successful issue of the visit of the Royal to Wales seeing the extensive agricultural interests represented in the Principality,
DAYS OF AFFLUENCE.
DAYS OF AFFLUENCE. WREN the big coal boom came and the colliers' wages under the Sliding Scale began to move upwards many people out- side the miners' ranks looked on with envious eyes and started tales of the won. derful earnings, the extravagance and the affluence of the South Wales colliers. They seemed to forget that the collier had been passing through a very long and trying period of low wages, and that any change in his earnings, however slight, would at once manifest itself. When, in the seventies,the colliers were enjoying the good fortune of high wages the most extravagant and ridiculous tales of their wealth and earnings were in circulation, but they have been outdone in Wales daring the past fsw months. Not only have there been roma ncers of the earnings and condnct of the miners, but critics have arisen who have made strange statements, always under a nom de plume. These same critics seem to forget that whatever the miner is earning to-day it is by agree- ment under the Sliding Scale, and that he is only just now enjoying the advantages, to him, of the scale arrangement. It, seems |to be forgotten, too, that not he alone benefits by the coal boom. Would these same critics of the Welsh collier have. all the increased profits of working the mines fail into the hands of the few owners, who have already amassed enor- I mous wealth during a few months' working of the mines ? It can be said of the miner that if he is receiving wonderfully good I., wages and is somewhat extravagant in his spending, even reckless, that the whole community benefits. He earns and he spends, and the whole trade of the district 1 improves. Indeed, the miners' agent of Aberdare, who has been taiing some of these critics to task for their statements, I proves that commodities and house rent go up accordingly with the miners' wages, I and that the collier is not receiving the greatest benefit from the good times. If these same critics were to try a turn at the face of the coal, even at the present prices for cutting, we are of opinion that they would not then believe, as one of them wrote, that the collier is receiving 34s 9d for 20s worth of labour, but that when they were entitled to the 34s 9d they would be firmly convinced that they had earned 50s or C3 by the work done. These idle tales of wealth and extravagance would be amusing if they were not started would be amusing if they were not started to depreciate the collier. At all events, they carry their own refutation to those who watch the rise and fail of trade and note bhe cycles of good and bad times.
THE ITALIAN SQUADRON AT TOULON,
THE ITALIAN SQUADRON AT TOULON, The Parisian newspapers have made much of the visit of the Italian Squadron, under the Duke of Genoa, to Toulon, and along with many prominent French politicians are clamouring for a close union of the Latin races and the formation of a dual alliance with their southern neighbours in preference to a reconstitntion of the Triple Alliance. All this wild enthusiasm is puzzling to the Englishman who remembers the relations existing between the two countries only a few years ago, but it seems to be quite the most natural thing in the j world for Frenchmen to rush from one extreme j to the other. True there has seemed a disposi- tion in France of late to come to a better under- j standing with Italy, and the exchange of cour- tesies now being marked by an imposing pro- tesies now being marked by an imposing pro- The Duke of Genoa. Commanding the Italian Squadron at Toulon, gramme of festivities has afforded" those who are anxious for the establishment of a closer entente with a splendid opportunity for pushing forward their pet scheme. Ostensibly, of course, the Italian Squadron are at Toulon to thank the French Republic for the compliment paid to the late King Humbert by the Frenchi Fleet at Cagliari, but the results qf the visit may be far- reaching if the dream of certain politicians across the Channel is realised and there is the desired re-shuffling of alliances. The squadron is commanded by the Duke of Genoa.
DINAS POWIS FAMILY FEUD.
DINAS POWIS FAMILY FEUD. Sequel at Barry Police Court A Dinas Powis family fracas of a most em- bittered kind was investigated at Barry Police Court on Thursday (before Mr J. Duncan and Mr John Lowdon), during the hearing of a summons for assault brought by Henry Pulsford, mason, The Laurels, against George and Elizabeth Chappell. There was also a cross summons against Pulsford, for whom Mr Alfred Jackson, solicitor, appeared, for assaulting Mrs Chappell. The Bench agreed that there had been some feel- ing between the parties, but Chappell had no right to assault Pulsford,against whom there was no justification for the charge of assaulting Mrs Chappell. They were dealing vervfleniently with Chappell in imposing a penalty of 20s and a fine of 5s on Mr Chappell, and hoped that the matter between them would finish that day.
MARRIAGE OF THE VICAR OFI…
MARRIAGE OF THE VICAR OF CARDIGAN. There was an exceedingly pretty wedding at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, on Tuesday morning, the contracting parties being the Rev. D. J. Evans, vicar of Cardigan, and formerly senior curate of St. Peter's, Carmarthen, and Miss Laura Dorothea Hughes Jones, third daughter of the late Rev. Latimer Jones, vicar of Carmarthen for many years. The ceremony was performed by the Lord Bishop of Swansea, j assisted by the Rev. Owen Evans, M.A., the new vicar of St. Peter's, and the Rev. D. T. Alban, senior curate of St. Peter's. The bride, who was charmingly robed, was given away by Mr Hu.e'h Lloyd, National Provincial Bank, Dol- gelly. The bridesmaid was Miss Constance Lloyd, daughter of the Bishop of Swansea, the best man being Dr. Daniel Evans, Swansea. The service was fully choral, selections being played on the organ by the newly-appointed organist, Mr Ellingford, F.R.C.O. The honeymoon is to be spent in London.
-------. THE IEATH OF MR D'OYLY…
THE IEATH OF MR D'OYLY CARTE. The death of Mr D'Oyly Carte leaves Mr W. S. Gilbert the sole smviving member of the famous theatrical triumvirate of the Savoy, which did so much to brighten and elevate the tone of the stage on its lighter side. Only a very few months ago all England was lamenting the death of Sir Arthur Sullivan, the musical mem- ber of the trio and now Mr Carte, who supplied the business ability for the productions, has gone, after a long illness to which he succumbed at Tunbridge Wells. By his death we lose one of the most interesting managerial personalities of the latter half of the nineteenth century, and one who will always be remembered as having struck out a new and original line, never suc- J The Late Mr D'Oyly Carte. cessfully imitated. It was a fortunate chance which associated him with the late Sir Arthur Sullivan and Sir W. S. Gilbert in Trial by Jury," and the production of The Sorcerer in 1377 set the seal of success upon this triple alliance, which was destined to make its mem- bers not only famous, but also rich. Originally starting at the Opera Comique, which has now fallen a victim to the London County Council improvements in the Strand, during the run of The Princess Mr D'Oyly Carte changed the venue of the productions to the Savoy, which has now become indissolubly joined to the name and fame of the late manager and the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Then came The Mikado," most exquisitely mounted, and after it the historical string of successes-" Ruddigore," The Yeomen of the Guard," The Gondoliers" and the rest of the well-known series, each one of which waa noticeable for the perfection of its details and the managerial skill displayed.
DEATH 0F KINGSLEY'S FR1END,
DEATH 0F KINGSLEY'S FR1END, The Rev. Prebendary Powles died at Chiches- ter-on Thuisday at the age of 83. Deceased, who was a distinguished scholar, was an intimate friend of Charles Kingsley.
. DEAN FARRAR'S ILLNESS:
DEAN FARRAR'S ILLNESS: Dean Farraj- was again reported on Thursday to have had a somewhat restless night. He, how- ever, maintains the improvement of Wednesday,
TRADES EXHIBITION.
TRADES EXHIBITION. At the Tmdoaand CommercaExhibition, which opened at the Andrews' Hall on the 10th inst., and remains open till the 26th inst., one of the most artistic stands is that of Van Houten. It is in the form of miniature refreshment saloon, perfectlv and artistically fitted up. The world- Jamed Van Houten's cocoa is served in Royal Worcester cups at the nominal charge of one penny, this including a biscuit and a dainty serviette, in addition to which ladies desirous of trying the cocoa at home are readily supplied with a pretty tin containing sufficient Van Honten's Cocoa for Several cups. Messrs Van Honten a.lso exhibit their now eating chocolate, which ranks among chocolates as Van Houten's cocoa does among cocoas, the quality being such that it will undoubtedly attain the same popu- larity that Van Houten's cocoa now enjoys all over the world.
FREE LECTURE BY DR. ANDREW…
FREE LECTURE BY DR. ANDREW WILSOK, As will be noted from our advertising pages a free lecture on Our Foods," illustrated by lime- light views, will be delivered by Dr. Andrew Wil- son under the auspices of a philanthropic trust on Wednesday evening in the Cory -all, Car- diff, at 8 o'clock. From the interesting charac- ter of the subject and the well-known reputation of the lecturer, whose articles on Science and Health appear weekly in this jqnrnal, we anti. pate a full attendance-
Cardiff Infirmary.
Cardiff Infirmary. BOARD MEETING. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Eoard "of Management was held.at the Infirmary on 'Wednesday afternoon, Major-General IJee pre- siding. A reply from the King thanking the com- mittee for their address of condolence on the death of the Queen was, on the suggestion of County Councillor F. H. Jotham, ordered to be framed aad hung up in one of the rooms of the institu- tion. The Secretary reported that there were 143 patients waiting admission, and the number at present in the institution was 121. The Finance Committee recommended that six additional beds be placed at the disposal of the medical staff, but Councillor Chappell thought this inadequate. On looking through the books he found that patients had been waiting for admission since June of last year. It was all very well to say they had not got the money. Well, they must try and get it.. He urged upon the Finance Committee the desira- bility of opening one of the new wards that were now closed. Mr J. B. Ferrier, in reply, said it was entirely a question of finance and not one of what the committee would like to do. It would be well if he gave a statement of the financial posi- I tion of the institution to-day. Thecredit balance, after liquidating the overdraft of £4,721 6s, was £9,631 6s 8d. Cheques drawn but not presented amounted to JE177 6s 3d, thus leaving the total balance a.t £9,454 0s 5d. Legacies that had to be invested amounted to £5,98112s lid, and with the legacy received from the residue of the Shaw bequest of JE678 19s lOd this made a total of £ 6,66(312s 9d to be invested. The accounts that had been passed that day for payment amounted to £699 12s lOd, leaving a net balance of £2,093 14s lOd. This latter sum included amounts that had been received in subscriptions for the current year's expenses. Unless subscriptions came in very fast it did not take a very great arithme- tician to see that in three months' time they would be in debt again. Last year they had an expenditure exceeding the income of over £2,000, and the committee could not venture to recom- mend the opening of another ward of 10 or 15 beds. As to the expenditure in re- spect of the six beds recommended to be opened, the committee hoped to meet that by the sums received from the invest- ments and the saving of the interest on the over- draft. He was not in favour of going into debt again as in the past. (Hear, hear.) Councillor Chappell was obliged to Mr Ferrier for his explanation, and desired that the public should know what the position was. The recommendation of the House Committee that three wards should be named the Thomas Andrews," the" Western Mail," and a third after the Thompson family gave rise to discus- sion. Mr Ferrier thought the recommendation rather premature, although he was desirous that those named, who had assisted the institution, should be recognised. Dr. Vachell supported this, and threw out the suggestion that one ward should be called the Founders' Ward." The adoption of the report was rejected by 27 to 16, and Mr Ferrier then moved that a special com- mittee be appointed to consider the question of renaming all the wards. This was agreed to. The Building Committee reported that they were satisfied with the explanation of the con- tractor for the new operating theatre as to the delay in completing the work. It was agreed that Mr Edmund Owen, senior surgeon of St. Mary's Hospital, be asked to open the theatre on the 6th June. A Scene." The Medical Board made a report on the sub- ject of the complaint of outdoor patients being kept waiting when visiting the. institution, unon which Dr. Garrett Horder suggested that as "the question was an important one it should be re- ferred to a special committee in order to report fully upon the whole working of the outdoor patients' department. Dr. Vachell agreed, and said the Medical Board courted the fullest investigation. Mr Chappell said his complaint was that out- door patients were not commenced to be dealt with till 4 o'clock, and were all finished by 6 .o'clock. Dr. Vachell said he had not heard that charge before. It was not in the statement that came before the committee. The suggestion of Dr Horder having been agreed to, names were nominated for the com- mittee. When Mr Cbappell's name was proposed that gentleman indignantly said No. I am going to have a question answered definitely Yes or 'No,' and not have any more shuffling. Dr. Vachell That is a most base insinuation. What do you mean by it ? Mr Chappell Dr. Vachell says A Voice Sit down, Chappell. Mr Chappell Dr. Vachell says he was not pre- sent at the last meeting, and attributed a certain statement to me which I did not make. Dr. Vachell I said we had not got this matter before us about 4 o'clock. Mr S. O. Williams: I think in justice to Coun- cillor Chappell a word should be said. I was pre- sent at the meeting referred to, and distinctly heard him say the same words that he has used to-day about the delay. There may not have been a resolution. Dr. Vachell: There certainly wa.s not. Mr Williams But these words were used in thir- room. Upon Mr Chappell's name again being men- tioned to form one of the committee he said, No, sir, with men in that spirit I decline to sit. I am as good as they." Rev. W. E. Winks said that Mr Chappell was under a misapprehension. Dr. Vachell had not said that Mr Chappell did not make tho remarks referred to, but that the complaint was not pre- sented to the committee. Dr. Vachell That is quite right. Mr Chappell What did I say? (Cries of Sit down.") I'll sit down, and I am prepared to let it go. The committee was then selected. After considerable discussion, in which Mr J. B. Ferrier, Mr Harry Cousins, Mr D. W. Evans, Mr Lewis Morgan, and others took part, it was agreed tha.t a certain form of certificate be pre- pared to be given free of charge to patients suffering from accidents and required for the purpose of obtaining compensation. It was decided that the certificate should be framed in such a way so that it should not meet. the require- ments of insurance companies. Dr. Vachell supported the suggestion. Dr. Russell Thomas was appointed assistant house physician. A letter was read from Dr. Fitzgerald resigning the post of assistant house surgeon, and the appointment of a successor was left to the House Committee.
WEDDING.
WEDDING. Randell Lewis—Penrose Thomas. On Tuesday, at St. Thomas' Church, Swan- sea., were celebrated the nuptials of Mr T. Randell Lewis, son of Mr Augustus Lewis, H.M. Inspector of Factories, and Miss Mary Penrose Thomas, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Penrose Thomas, of Danver House, Port Tennant. The interesting event was the occasion of general jubilation, as the families of both bride and bridegroom are highly respected in the district. In the unavoidable, absence of the father of the bride, her brother, Mr Edgar Thomas, gave her away. She was attired in a rich wedding gown of ivory duchesse satin, while the bridesmaids (Miss Ada and Irene Penrose Thomas) wore charming dresses of turquoise blue crepe de chine. The Vicar (the Rev. Mr Adams) officiated, and after the ceremony the happy couple drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where a reception was held. Subse- quently the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon. The wedding presents were nume- rous and costly.
ALLEGEDEMBEZZLEiVI ENT.
ALLEGEDEMBEZZLEiVI ENT. Robert Rooser, a vanman, formerly of Peny- graig, was charged on remand at Porch Police Court on Thursday with having embezzled the sum of 6s from his employers. Messrs J. Powell and Co., bakers, Penygraig. Mr James Phillips, solicitor, prosecuted. The alleged offence was that the accused had received £2 9s 3d from Mrs T.'P. Jenkins, Tonypandy, and that he accounted for £2 38 33 in his book. The accused admitted the offence, and it was explained that he was respectably connected, his home being at Aber- dare. Having been severely reprimanded, the de- fendant was fined £3 and costs.
ALLEGED WOUNDING AT MERTHYR.…
ALLEGED WOUNDING AT MERTHYR. At Merfcbyr Police Court on ^Thursday Gwen llian Joyce was charged with unlawfully wound- ing Emily West on Monday. The parties reside at Riverside, and prosecutrix was engaged in a quarrel with a neighbour when. as she alleged, prisoner intervened, and with a fork stabbed her on the arm and also dealt her a blow on the head. Dr. C. Lever describe the injuries sus- tained by prosecutrix, and P.C. Davies, an eye- witness of the occurrence, detailed the circum- stances of the row and the arrest. The charge was reduced to one of assault, and accused Was fined 10s and costs. wai.an
[No title]
From time immemorial a most extraordinary custom has been observed on Easter Mondays at Hallaton, in Leicestershire, and Monday was no exception to the genera! rule. In order to retain a piece of ground left to the parish in the good old days the villagers haye to indulge in the doubtful pleasure of a game of 1 bottle-kicking but before they can begin to play certain pre- liminaries have to be gone through. Two large meat pies and two dozen penny loaves have to be scrambled for. A huge wooden bottle, bound round with iron rims and containing ale, is thrown on the ground, and the men of the neighbouring village of Melbourne try to wrest it from the Hallatonian grasp. J-t is hardly neces- sary to add that the struggle is invariably provo- cative of a good many casualties of one form or cative of a good many casualties of one form or I another. When the battle has been won the victors drink the contents of the bottle. The I bottle used on Monday has done duty for just on half a century. The Easter Bank Holiday wM kept in London in the familiar manner. All the shops—except, indeed, those busy ones here the special needs of holiday-makers are provided for—were closed, and the streets were given over to sigittseera, who seemed for the greater part to come from the country or remoter parts of London. These holiday-makers were happy in their day, for the hours passed in steady sunshine, and it was not till dusk, when outdoor pursuits were already worn out, that showers fell, hurrying the people to the open doors of the theatres, which were quickly full to overflowing. More than 46,000 visited the Royal Gardens at Kew. The Zoo logical Gardens were visited by 46,599 parsons as compared with 33,883 last year. The Crysta Palaice was patronised during the day by 94,17 jrereons.
- NEWPORT COUNTY COUNCIL
NEWPORT COUNTY COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday under the presidency of the Mayor. The Wentwood Scheme. Mr Councillor Goldsworthy, deputy-chairman of the Waterworks Committee, brought up the reports of the committee. He said that the work was progressing satisfactorily at Wentwood, where two steam navvies were now; at work, that tenders for pipes would be invited to bring the water ia Newport, and that Mr Bald- win Latham, the engineer, had been asked by the town clerk to furnish a report as to the probable cost of the completion of the scheme. No doubt the work could be carried out for a reasonable sum. Mr Wilkinson pointed out that mounta already expended was £ 252,468. 13s 4d.—Mr Goldswortny And 4d, yes.—Mr Wilkinson This is the scheme which gentle- men said was going to cost £94,000. (Laughter.) £252,000, in my humble opinion, is enough to stagger humanity. (Renewed laughter.)—The Town Clerk, replying to Mr Wilkinson, said he had written to the engineer, and had received a reply that he would give the question of the probable cost his early attention.—Mr Wilkin- son I do not know what is meant by early attention I have been asking for such an esti- mate for two or three years.—The Mayor There is SOllie probability of getting it now.- Alderman Lyne (chairntan of the committee) It is one of the pleasures to come. (Laughter.) Police Promotion and the Election Inquiry. Mr Burpitt complained that the excel- lent rule of seniority had not been observed in the promotion of members of the police force, as indicated by the Watch Com- mittee and Mr Wilkinson, although a member of the Watch Committee, asserted that the selec- tion savoured of favourfisrn. Would the alderman (Alderman Vaughan) who brought up the report deny that ?—Alderman Yaughan Yes, I dis- tinctly deny that.—Mr W. J. Lloyd said he should have protested against the charge of favouritism had it been made by anyone but Mr Wilkinson. (Laughter.) Alderman Vaughan defended the selection of the committee, and in regard to one constable passed over said there were nine marks, black marks, against him. Mr Wilkinson wanted these read out, but was met with cries of No," and Order." The committee wa,s unallimous except Mr Wilkinson. The recommendations were made simply as a matter compliment, as the committeB were armed with executive powers in the matter. Mr Gower ased the Council, on the minute for the services of 12 constables as escorts for the Judges during the hearing of the election petition, whether Councillor Wilkinson's re- marks at the last meeting wore in any way justi- fied.—The Mayor called upon the Head Con- stable to answer the question. Head Constable Sinclair said the inquiry passed off without the slightet sign of any disturbance.—Mr Wilkinson: For which no thanks are due to Councillor Gower. (Hear,hear).—The Watch. Committee's report was afterwards agreed to. Sub-Division of Wards. A discussion took place as to the scheme submitted by the Parliamentary Com- mittee for the sub-division of the wards at Newport into ten areas. Alderman Davis, chair- man of the committee, proposed the adoption of the report, and simply drew attenLion to the fact that the report contained the scheme. Mr T. Cordey, in seconding the motion, said he thought the scheme proposed a fair and reason- able division. Mr Hornby asked as to what would happen to the 20 councillors, in the choice or the seats they "vould represent, and the Mayor explained this. Mr Wilkinson reminded the Mayor thl1t his Worship and himself came out for the South Ward what would happen ?— The Mayor The ward will be divided into two, No. 5 and 6, and you can decide whether one shall go for No. 5 and the other for No. 6, or both for the same number. (Laughter.)—Mr Parry admitted that an attempt had been made to fairly divide the wards, but pointed out that an injustice would be created because the six wards on the west side would represent £270,000 ratable value, and the lour wards on the east side only jE70,000 or £ 75.000. Ratable value, he contended, must be taken into consideration as well as popu- lation. He proposed that the consideration of the scheme be deferred, and thât a meeting of the Council in committee be called. Mr Burpitt seconded the amendment and Mr Wilkinson scented an UIlneCeS5::try exponse to the ratepayers without any corresponding advantage. The business, he asserted, was a kind of trap, into which he declined to fall with his eyes open. Alderman Parnall said the trap arose from Mr Parry's proposal, and the committee afterwards directed the town clerk and the borough surveyor to formulate a scheme. After further discussion the amendment was rejected by 18 to 12, and the committee's report was adopted by 18 to 8. The Town Clerk stated that if the scheme were to come into operation next November it must be passed at the present meeting. On the proposal to petition the King in Council to alter the boundaries of the wards, 16 voted for, 12 against, and three were neutral.—The Mayor There must be two- thirds of the Council in favour of the petition, so it is lost. A Question of Tenders. Councillor Baker drew attention to the fact that the Lunacy Visiting Committee had de- parted from the sound plan of advertising for tenders for heating the asylum, and had instead decided to invite tenders for hot-water engineers. including local tradesmen, and after the matter had been thoroughly threshed out and an amend- ment adopted by 13 to 7 referring the clauses of the report back, the Mayor pointed out that the committee wa.s :t.n independent committee, com- petent to enter into contracts without the sanc- tion of the Corporation. The Council, however, decided that the clauses of the report should be sent back to the committee. Committees and the Press. Councillor Williams proposed that the Press be admitted to all committee meetings, and said that if reporters had been present the "huge blunder for Newport," in which a local contem- porary asserted that the tramways would cost £200,000 instead of £130.000, could not have been placed before Newport ratepayers. Councillor Abra,hamson seconded the motion, and several gentlemen spoke complaining of the leakage of information of what wsnt on at committees. The motion was lost by 16 to 6. The Technical Institute Councillor Liscombe brought up the Technical Committee's report, and went into details as to the cost of the new institute, and how the scheme was being limited by the action of the Local Government Board, who would not consent to sufficient money being borrowed to erect the necessary buildings. Mr Liscombe hinted that the committee intended to go to the public and I' ask for subscriptions
ICARDIFF WOMAN INJURED.
CARDIFF WOMAN INJURED. Symg Depositions Taken. John Carroll (42), a hobbler, living at 19, Mary Ann-street, was brought TIP in custody (before the Cardiff Stipendiary, Mr T. W. Lewis) on Wednes- day charged with doing grievous bodily harm to a woman named Elizabeth Pullin, with whom it is said he has cohabited at the address given for five or six years post. The alleged assault took place on or about the 2nd of April, the woman being so violently thrown about that her ribs were injured. She grew worse, and on Tues- day morning was admitted to the Workhouse In- firmary, where towards evening her condition be- came so precarious that it was deemed advisable to take her deposition, and this was acord- ingly done* in the presence of Mr F. J. Beavan, J.P. At the Police Court on Wednesday only formal evidence was given in support of an application for a re- mand. Detective-Sergeant Stephens said he ar- rested the prisoner at 19, Mary Ann-street on Tuesday evening, and charged him with violently assaulting the woman. To this the accused made no reply, but on the way to the police station he said, I suppose it is all right. I'll deserve all I get." Replying to the Stipendiary, the witness said that the woman was not expected to recover. Prisoner was remanded in custody.
THE DOWLAIS CHOIR IN LONDON.
THE DOWLAIS CHOIR IN LONDON. The Dowlais Male Voice Choir were on Good Friday the leading attraction at the concert given in the afternoon under the auspices of the National Sunday League at the Alhambra. They are under the conuuctorship of Mr Harry Evans. are under the conuuctorship of Mr Harry Evans. Mr Evans (says the London Daily News ") presides over a remarkably fine body of voices, and he has manifestly trained his singers in the most thorough fashion. Indeed, it is rare that such admirable part singing is now beard in Lon- don. The choir were first heard in Adam's Comr8.des in An11s," and then in Crossing the Plain," by Mr Maldwyn Price, organist of St. Mary's, Welshpool, and composer of the well- known prize glee, The Fisherman." In a se- lection of Welsh melodies they naturally aroused the patriotic feelings of the Welsh, who formed a large portion of the audience, and The March of the Men of Harlech was encored. And then, after a capital rendering oi Sullivan's The long day closes, came a splendid performance of the Welsh National Anthem, Hen Wlad fy Nkadau," which was vociferously applauded and, of course, had to be repeated. Mr Evett sang the tenor air from Mr Taylor's Hiawatha's Wedding Feast," while Miss Fraser and the band of the Grenadier Guards (under Mr A. W. 'I Williams) likewise took part. On Sunday the choir sang at the Queen's Hall.
INEWPORT-BRECON CANAL, i-------
I NEWPORT-BRECON CANAL, II It has been determined to resuscitate the uses of the canal constructed early in the las1: century between Newport and Brecon. For about 50 years the canal, which runs through Llangattock and Crickhowell, has been neglected. As Click- howell is six miles distant from the nearest rail- way station there ought to be a successful issue to the venture. The journey to Brecon will take 24 hours, and some varieties of market produce might very well be consigned from Breconshire to Newport. At first one boat will be put on the route, to be followed by others should the pro- ject gain public favour. A well-known firm of Newport wharfingers, with plenty of cartage at their disposal, are the sponsors of the movement at the Newport end. Brecon is 47 miles from New- port net Brecon and Merthyr Railway, but by canaf the distance is understood to be a little greater.
[No title]
The Housing Committee of the Battersea Borough Council have expressed their hearty concurrence in the Mayor of Islington's scheme for a conference of the Metropolitan Borough I Councils to deal with the hoT7<"»i* nrohlem-
ALLEGED THEFT OF A GOLD CHAIN.
ALLEGED THEFT OF A GOLD CHAIN. A Herbalist's Experiences. At Cardiff Police Con-ton Thursday (before Mr J. W. Courtis and Mr F. H. Jotham) Ellen Bart and Ellen Taswell were charged with stealing a 9carat gold chain and a gold coin, value in all £6, from the person of Joseph Price, at Cardiff, on the 10th of March last. Mr Harold Lloyd defended Burt. Evidence of arrest was given by Detective Harris. Joseph Price, a Bute-street herbalist, said he drove home in a cab through Adam-street on Sunday evening. He got out opposite Garth- street ítnd tendered the cabman a sovereign. While thelast named went to get change witness who said he had had a, few glasses that afternoon, got out of the cab and was immediately sur- rounded by a crowd of people. While standing there aperson rushed up against him, and he was either knocked or pushed down. A woman tumbled on top of him, and a struggle followed. A friend came to his assistance and helped him into the cab. Witness was somewhat dazed when he got up. When he got home he found he had lost his gold chain and a £2 gold piece, valued in all between £6 and £7. The melee was so sudden, he said, that he could not recognise the woman Taswell as the one who struggled with him. Witness was closely questioned by Taswell, who alleged that he gave her the articles, promising to give her money on Monday instead. Evidence was given by the cabman and Gore, both of whom denied Taswell's allegations. A pawnbroker's assistant, living at 24, Newport-street, and em- ployed at 2, Bute-terrace with Messrs Finburg and Cohen, said the coin produced was pawned at his shop on the llth by a woman about whose identity he was not sure. He gave a pawn- ticket in exchange for it. Mr Daniel John, of the Pembroke Castle Hotel, said the pawnticket produced was given to him about the 30th of March by Taswell. Here, Mr John, have this ticket," she said. You may as well have it as anyone else, as I'll never get it out." She said she had had the coin from a man on a Sunday night. Mr Spiridion, jun., Duke-;<ter»v°fc, said the present value of the chain was .398. Allowing for amount of wastage it might have cost £4 when new. The coin he valued at £2. John Donovan, a labourer, spoke to seeing Burt in the Lakes of Killarney Inn take out a chain with some coppers. Any- one would think I was full of jewellery," she said to witness. "You can have it, my boy, she added "it is no good to me." She then handed it to wit- ness,who took it home. Detective-Inspector Scott said he received the pawnticket (produced) from the witness John. It was in respect of a coin on which 15s had been advanced. Witness also proved previous convictions against prisoners. He accompanied Detective Herris to a house in Mary Ann-street, where prisoner Bart lived. After putting some questions to her Burt left the house and entered fmother house ill the same street, being followed by the officers. She there received the chain from Donovan's wife. Do you think, if I knew it was gold," said Burt, I would have given it away for nothing ? ":Detective Harris said Taswell had made a statement to him to the effect that she had given the articles to Burt on Sunday for safety until the following Monday. The Bench committed both prisoners to take their trial at the Quarter Sessions.
---.--....-.---.-RAT POISON…
RAT POISON IN THE TEAPOT, A Bad Girl Leniently Dealt With. In a voice broken with sobs Frances Merritt pleaded guilty at the Hampshire Quarter Sessions at Winchester on Wednesday to poisoning the household of Mr J. Goggs, her employer, on Feb- ruary 13th last. The girl, who is only 13 years of age, had been in the service of Mr Goggs, who occupies a large farm on Lord Aberdare's estate near Winchester, as a domestic servant, and it was her duty to get up in the morning and pre- pare breakfast. She did this on the date men- tioned, and after drinking tea made with water boiled by the girl the whole household, number- ing eight persons, showed symptoms of having been poisoned. The kettle was examined, and several pieces of-rat poison were found in it. As the girl had that morning refused to drink any tea suspicion fell upon her. She at first denied the crime, but afterwards confessed that she had taken a piece of rat poison out of a drawer in the dining-room and put it in the kettle. MrGoggs did not wish to press the charge against the girl, and the Court decided to let her out if she promised to be of good behaviour in the future. The- girl was then bound over in the sum of JE20 to come up for judgment if called upon.
MAERDY GIRL'S FOLLY.
MAERDY GIRL'S FOLLY. Alleged Attempted Suicide. A sad case of alleged attempted suicide was heard (before Messrs T. Griffiths and D. Thomas) at Porth Police Court on Thursday, the accused being Rose Payne, 14 years of age, a domestic servant at the Maerdy Hotel, Ma-erdy. The land- lord, Mr Wheeler, stated that shortly after dinner on Good Friday he went up- stairs and found. the girl lying on the floor of a bedroom. She was scream- ing loudly, but when he spoke to her he failed to get an answer. Witness dis- covered a bottle which had contained iodine in the room and also a letter, and he thereupon sent for a doctor and the police. P.S. Jenliins stated that he took the girl into custody. The doctor who attended to her stated that she had not swallowed any of the contents of the bottle, but it was possible tha,t she had put some in her mouth and afterwards spat it out' The accused was subsequently liberated on her father's bail. The case was adjourned for a week to enable the girl's father to attend, bail being granted. The letter found in the girl's bedroom read as follows :—" Give this to my mother. This is the key of my box. Give it to my mother, ■ uid do not weep for me. It is my wish this very long time to do this. Take everything that be- longs to me and make good use of it. My boots are here, and my clothes are in the wardrobe. Ask Ellen for everything belonging to me. Tell Joe to take care of himself. Good-bye, dear mother, father, sister, and brother. Blame no- body for this."
COAL-STEALING AT BARRY,
COAL-STEALING AT BARRY, Two youths—Alfred Cresawell and Ernest Scale—were summoned at Barry Police Court on Thursday for stealing coal. They were seen carry- ing coa,l from the direction of Harbour Siding at Barry Island by P.C. Shillum on Saturday week last. When the latter approached they each dropped the bags, but were overtaken. The fuel weighed 80lb., and was valued at Is. The defen- dants declared that they picked the coal from the bank near the water's edge. A fine of 5s, includ- ing costs, was imposed. Two brothers—James and Herbert Williams— were also charged with coal-stealing. These were caught by P.C. Savage carrying away 761b. of coal from the Porthkerry Siding on the Vale of Glamorgan line. They were seen previously picking the coal up from between the rails. It was valued at Is. Each of the lads was fined 5s, in- cluding costs, the Bench pointing out that the responsibility for this kind of thing rested with the parents, to whom the coal was eventually taken.
iTHMHWi THE LICENSING LAWS.
iTHMHWi THE LICENSING LAWS. A Cardiff Case, Robert George Cuming, of the Swansea United Breweries (Limited) Stores, la, Plantagenet- street, Cardiff, was summoned (before Mr T. W. Lewis, stipendiary magistrate) in Cardiff Police Court on Thursday for selling beer without a licence by retail at Phntagenet-street and at 61, Tudor-stroot. Mr W. J. Board (deputy town clerk), who prosecuted, explained that defendant held a wholesale licence in respect of the stores, and a retail licence at the Earl of Windsor Hotel, Union-street. The whole point was that defendant delivered from the stores, where he held a wholesale licence, two dozen half-pints of beer, which should have come from the place with thereti>;l licence. Defendant admitted a tech- nical error, and the Stipendiary imposed a fine of £ 3 and costs on each summons, tolling defen- dant that business men should make themselves acquainted with the law relating to their par- ticular trade.
THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY. PERFORMED BY A LADY. I On Monday morning, wha.t is believed to be a unique ceremony was performed at Belpcr, a mar- riage being solemnised by a lady. This unusual event took place in the precincts of the Lyceum, where the Spiritualists meet. The innovatien attracted a most interesting party, chiefly ladies. The pa.rties to the marriage were two local mem- bers of the body, named Edward Augustine Lowe and Lydi& Holland, of Belper, and the ser- vice was conducted by Mrs Jessie Greenwood, of Hebden Bridge, a lady well known in spiritua- listic circles. While the friends and the more interested parties were entering the building, Mendelssohn's Wedding March was played on the organ. Then the novel scene was gone through. The service commenced with a hymn, followed by prayer. The marriage service proper opened with a sentence to the effect that the congrega-- tion were gathered together before God and the Angel World. The giving and acceptance of a ring followed, and the inclusion of the question, Does anyone know just cause why these two should not be lawfully joined together, let them now speak, or for ever henceforth hold their peace," was heard. Solemn vows were then given by each, and the bridegroom placed a ring on the lady's finger in the orthodox fashion. They were declared duly married by Mrs Green- wood. The local registrar of marriages was pre- sent, and the usual signatures were given.— Sheffield Telegraph."
[No title]
The Government gunboat Bellona, which had been at St. Kilda with an official deputed to collect the census returns, arrived back at Greenock on Saturday evening. The returns show that the population has increased from 72 at last return to 76. All the inhabitants were in good health except one old man, who was pre- saribed for by the doctor of the Bellona. The islanders stated that they had heard of the death of queen Victoria, about a month after it took place, and also of the King's accession. One of the census enumerators found an old man, up beyond Stanbury, on the moors at the extremity of the Yorkshire boundary, who was borIl In the house in WhiCh he now resides, and who had never slant a nicbt from the house for 70 v«<ajro
IN THE FAR EAST. e
IN THE FAR EAST. e BRITAIN AND RUSSIA. A Word of Warning. POSSIBILITIES OF AGREEMENT. (" Morning Post Telegram.) BERLIN, Wednesday. The Vossische Zeitung devotes an interest- ing article this evening to Russian statecraft and Russophil tendencies in Great Britain. If Great Britain and Russia come to an agree- ment, it observes, the rest of Europe will cease to exist in China. In view of the attitude of Japan the benevolent neutrality of Great Britain possesses inestimable value for Russia. Accordingly the utmost efforts are being exerted in Russia to secure the friend- ship of Great Britain and to alienate Italy from the Triple Alliance. If Great Britain, concludes the Vossische Zeitung," lends credence to the assurances of Russian disinterestedness it will be because the traditions of Palmerston have been forgotten and all appreciation lost in Great Britain of the real character of Russian statecraft. BRITISH DILATORINESS. (" Times Telegram, per Press Association.) PEKING, Tuesday. An agreement has now been effected between Count Von Waldersee and the generals of all the other contingents respecting the military measures requisite when evacuation is begun. As regards negotiations still pending there is little prospect of a serious hitch on the Chinese side. The slowness of their progress is due to the home Governments, whose apparent indiffer- ence and dilatoriness provoke much adverse com- ment. The British Government is one of the worst offenders in this respect, and considering the proportion of British interests at stake it does seem to have displayed from the beginning of the negotiations lamentable apathy. faking the occupied area as a whole its condi- tion must be described as little short of chaos. What with flying columns, Chinese marauding bands, extortioners of all kinds, and black- mailers the utmost distress prevails, generating a spirit of hopelessness and recklessness. GERMAN OFFICER SHOT. (Central News Telegram.) BERLIN, Thursday Morning. A telegram from Peking in the Lokalan- zeiger states that Captain Bartsch, command- ing the leading' company of the 2nd Infantry Regiment, was murdered early yesterday morn- ing. He was riding on horseback when he was shot near the Summer Palace. The body has been found, but the horse has disappeared.
FLOODS IN CANADA.
FLOODS IN CANADA. Montreal, Monday.—An alarming state of I affairs prevails at Richmond and Melbourne, two towns situated in the province of Quebec, on the opposite banks of the St. Francis River, which has overflowed its banks. Both towns are now submerged. The river rose so rapidly that people were imprisoned in their houses, and had to seek refuge in the upper stories. The flood was caused by ice jams. A large iron bridge connecting the two towns was carried away from its granite piers by great ice floes, which crashed into the build- ings on the river banks, breaking them like match boxes and causing damage in this way to the extent of 100,000 dollars.-Reuter. I Montreal, Tuesday.—Railway communication throughout Eastern Canada is greatly interrupted by floods, scarcely a stream of any size having remained within its banks. The severity of 'the winter has caused ice to form in great thickness, and now that it is breaking channels have become blocked, causing the water to overflow. Express trains between Montreal and Ottawa run for miles through a water-covered plain. Owing to the overflow of the Ottawa River between Montreal and Toronto trains are delayed until passengers can be ferried across swollen streams, where bridges have been swept away. Advices from every portion of the pro- vince of Quebec tell of wrecked bridges and inun- dated highways. The town of Richmond is still under water, although the flood has subsided. Mails have been collected through the town by boat.-Reuter.
,""-THE ROYAL BUGKHOUNDS.
THE ROYAL BUGKHOUNDS. One of the most controversial questions raised by the King's Civil List is whether the Royal Buckhounds are to be continued or not, and it has given rise to a great deal of bad feeling on Lord Chesham, the. Master I The Proposed Abolition of the Royal Buckhounds. both sides. This is not the place to discuss the ethics of tame deer hunting or questions of kill- ing sport, and we can make no attempt to judge between the two disputing parties. Both un- doubtedly mean well, and do their best to act up to their convictions. Those who wish the Royal Buckhounds abolished claim that the sport is intensely cruel, and cite instances in proof of their contention, while the latter take a more negative stand, denying cruelty, and bringing forward the popularity of the institution in the neighbourhood, which is undoubtedly true. A meeting was held at the White Hart, Windsor, a week or two back to protest against the aboli- tion, and was attended from far and wide by an enthusiastic gathering, who forthwith 'got up a petition against the abolition. But it will probably avail them nothing, as it seems almost certain now that the Royal Buckhounds will be abolished amidst mingled joy and sorrow under the new King's Civil List.
---------------SCOTCH WHISKY…
SCOTCH WHISKY CRASH. Arrest of the Pattisons. Robert and Walter Pattison, managing directors of the firm of Pattison's, Limited, whiskey distillers and blenders, which failed in 1899 with a deficiency estimated at the time to amount to over £ 80,000, were arrested on Mon- day. The case has been under the consideration of the Crown anthoL'itios for several months, with the result that both gentlemen were arrested, Robert at Dunoon and Walter in Edinburgh. The charges have not yet been made public, but are believed to be connected with the floatation of Pattison, Elder, and Company into Pattison's, Limited. Mr Tait, C.A., one of the liquidators of Pattison's, Limited, stated at a meeting of the creditors of the company last September that Pattison, Elder, and Co. had never made any profit, though the statement submitted to share- holders of Pattison's, Limited, showed a profit oi £ 111,000. It seems the warrant for the arrest was issued, as against Robert Pattison, on Saturday, whilst the warrant for the,apprehension of Walter Pat- tison was made out on Monday forenoon. Both brothers appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff's Court House on Monday afternoon, when Mr Thomas Shaw, K.C., M.P., and Mr T. B. Morrison ap- peared to defend Walter Pattison. The case is not likely to come before the courts for some weeks. A later telegram says the Pattisons, after their arrest at Dunoon and North Berwick respec- tively, were conveyed to Edinburgh, and were examined iu the Sheriff's Chambers and de- clarations taken. The proceedings were pri- vate. Application for bail was made, and this was granted in £ 1,500 in each case. So far the Pattisons have not been served with any indict- ment, the only document as yet put before them being the warrant for their arrest.
----------A FREE VETERINARY…
A FREE VETERINARY BOOK. We recommend our readers to apply for a copy of the useful little Veterinary Book which is sent free of charge by the proprietors of Condy's Fluid, of 87, Goswell-road, London. This book contains directions for curing most of the ordi- nary ailments and accidents affecting horses, dogs, cats, poultry, cattle, birds, etc. Condy's Fluid is a speedy and absolutely cer- tain cure for sore shoulders, aore backs, broken { knees, grease, thrush, cracked heels, and mud j fever in horses. Distemper, mange, canker, and eczema in dogs. Condy's Fluid 'is sold by all chemists and stores at I3 a bottle. Refuse sub- » stitutes, all are inferior and some are noisonons. In,síst on bavins O—« trinV
PEACE PROSPECTS. I
PEACE PROSPECTS. I Botha and Kitchener. ANOTHER INTERVIEW. DE WET THE OBSTACLE. Reported Demented. SURRENDER IMMINENT. (Reuter's Telegram.) CAPE TOWN, Wednesday. It Is understood that General Botha hag reopened negotiations in consequence of his recent visit to the Orange River Colony. He found that De Wet's intellect had become weakened, that the number of his followers was diminishing, and that his influence was waning. Botha realised also that De Wet was often not responsible for his actions, and he was a factor which could not be relied upon, and that the continuance of the campaign rested upon himself alone. Hence he decided to reopen negotiations, which are now proceeding. CAPE TOWN, Wednesday, Later. According to the latest information GeneraJ Botha is prepared to treat for peace on behalf of the entire Boer forces. Dusing his recent interview with De Wet the latter refused to surrender, but his demeanour satisfied General Botha that he was mentally irre- • sponsible, and as De Wet has hitherto been the only obstacle to the conclusion of peace, General Botha is now desirous of reopening negotiations. It is expected that in the event of Botha sur- rendering, De Wet will be easily dealt with, as his force is rapidly decreasing. The Press Association's military correspondent telegraphing last night says :-The news from Cape Town to-night to the effect that Command- ant-General Botha has reponed negotiations with Lo.m Kitchener with a view to a peace settlement is more than satisfactory, inasmuch as his repu- diation of De Wet is an element of discord which destroys the last chance of united action on the part of the Boer leaders. Furthermore, Botha. knows full well what Lord Kitchener's terms are, and that they are not likely to be made more fav- ourable. It is therefore clear that the Boer n Commander-in-Chief is willing to accept the terms as laid down by the British Government. We have heard so much of De Wet in this coun- try that we are apt to attach more importance to The Scene of Operations In the Northern Transvaal. his influence than his position justifies. Wileal Botha has surreride-cxl it will be seen that Do Wet 's followers will quickly dwindle a.way and return to their farms. De Wet's extraordinary personality has certainly carried considerable weight with those who were intimately associated with him, but they were all Free State burghera, and the Boer farmers of the Transvaal look only to General Botha for guidance in their future operations. In spite of the reported reopening of negotia- tions vast preparations are being made for press- ing home the pursuit in the North. Immense quantities of stores, guns. and horses are being sent forward, as it is quite possible that General Botha may only be desirous of gaining time in order to facilitate the northward trek. The winter season is coming on, and the difficulties of campaigning are increasing day by day for the next few months, more especially s as our horses, comparatively few of which are from Cape Colony, are not equal to the strain of long marches combined with the sudden fiuctuatioû: of temperature. It is therefore probable that Lord Kitchener will make every effort to concen- trate all his available mounted men in the Nortle before the retreating Boars have gained the moun- tain fastnesses, where the fighting would COBc tinue for an almost indefinite period.
ANOTHER VERSION,
ANOTHER VERSION, (Central News Telegram.) HARRISMITH. Wednesday. It has now been ascertained that De Wet'(. feint to cross the Vaal covered Louis Botha'l move into the Orange River Colony. The Commandant General's visit extended over several days. His conference with De VJtfi and Steyn took place at a farmhouse near Heii. bron. The result of their deliberations is not y«.< known with certainty, but according to states ments made by captured Boers the three leaded resolved to continue the war to the bitter end.* Louis Botha has returned to the Transvaal.
BOERS IN A PLIGHT.
BOERS IN A PLIGHT. (Press Association Special Telegram.) BURGHERSDORP, Tuesday. Full particulars of the circumstances attending the retreat of the Boers across the Orange Rivei. last week are now to hand. A body 01 them, stated to be 1,000 strong, passed a home' stead at Roosterfontein in a desperate condition, being ragged and starving! with their horses falling out continually- The crossing occupied two uays at OndfonteiU Drift. Rafts and oars had to be constructed for the purpose. Twelve Boers were drowned. Major Murray's column arrived before all had crossed, and used the guns and Maxims effectively. Tha commando was composed principally of rebel. under Vanseenen and Luther. The whereabout of Kritzinger are uncertain.
BOER TREACHERY.
BOER TREACHERY. (Press Association Special Telegram.) MAFEKING, Tuesday. A patrol of Boers was seen to enter Coetzee'ti farm at Rooigraud by the cattle guards. Coetace and his brother denied that any of the enemy were there, bat some armed Boers Nvert found in a room at the back of the house. They were asked to surrender, and wexv assured of protection if they did so. They then agreed to give themselves up. When, however, our troops advanced to tald- their rifles from them the Boers fired point blanto killing one of our men and wounding another. They then effected their escape. The two Costzees have been brought hart. Their arrest is regarded as of great importance as they are belioved to have been engaged it every fight in the district.
IALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES.
I ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES. Corn Merchants' Manager Committed. At Gloucester on Wednesday George Thomas Blake, well known in Midland corn circles as manager of the Glouces- ter branch of Spillers and Bakers, corn merchants, of Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham, and other places, was charged with obtaining sums of £ o5, £ 40 17s, and £ 35 12s by false pre- tences from his employers. The two last charges only were I brought forward on IJ Wednesday. Part of the accused's duties was to purchase corn from farmers and others, and when payment became due I to draw cheques upon Spillers and Bakers io favour of the sellers of gools. It was alleged he drew cheques for the sums mentioned to pay fol bogus purchases of corn, beans, etc. Witnesses to whom cheques were inaae payable testified that they had neither sold goods nor received cheques, two of which were paid into th« i accused's private banking account. Eventually the prisoner was committed for trial.
Advertising
WHEN asking for Cocoa, insist on BAVIN*' j Csdbury's—sold only in Packets and Tiiv:—ns ccaoas are often substituted for the sake o £ extra profit SAKTAL HIBY.—Harmless, autre, AND quick. IB tiny capsules. Instant relief. Invaluable tor kidnflf iin<l b!add::r troubles; 3s 6<i. —Of al! else m !?(■«. Wilcox.a»d Co.. "7. Tifindou. I'iisa Z<1«