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GLAMORGANSHIRE*
GLAMORGANSHIRE* The Easter Quarter Sessions for the connty of Glamorgan were opened on Tuesday at Cardiff, owing to the court at Swansea under- going reconstruction to meet the requirements of his Majesty's Judges. There was a large attendance of magistrates. Juage Gwilym Williams, chairman of the Court, pre- sided. Mr Arnold was foreman of the grand jury. In his charge the learned Chairman said that the duties of the grand jury would be peculiarly fight at these Sessions, for the calendar shewed t crime was :>;parently diminishi 5 in the eounty, as had been boated at g previous Quarter Sessions but the smallness of tha laumfcer of cases to-day might not be ■j,ttributa.ble entirely to the fact that srime was diminishing, but possibly | ?¡o the fact that the Assizes had been recently aeld. There were only ten cases to come before 'ihe Court, and he thought, as men of business, they would be able to deal with all these in the course of an hour—that was if they displayed ihat intelligence which they showed in their own vocations. There was no case calling for remark ¡ ixcept one—i'aat in which a man was charged 'mth an abominable offence—and ho would sug- gest to the jury that in that the evidence was I -iather weak. The jury were then dismissed to their duties. II Several "justices took the oath of allegiance and She judicial oath, and signed the roll. Mr Godfrey Clark was appointed on the Standing Joint Committee, and Captain David Lewis, of Gorseinon, on the Committee of Visit- ing Justices for Swansea Prison, these vacancies Deing caused by the death of Mr James Lewis. On the motion of the Chairman, it was agreed to pay the costs of the solicitors employed on behalf of the county in the matter of the Glamor- ganshiro Canal Navigation accounts, subject to taxation. I On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by MrO. H. Jones, a resolution was passed express- ing profound sorrow at the lamented death of the Queen, and sincere condolence with the King, and the hope was expressed that his Majesty's reign might be a long and prosperous one. JUSTICES AND APPEAL COSTS. A notice of motion stood in the name of the Chairman to consider Standing Order No. 7 Appeals), with a view to making it harmonise with tho decision of the Lancashire justices in a case mentioned by the Home Secretary by pro- with tho decision of the Lancashire justices in a case mentioned by the Home Secretary by pro- viding for costs as between solicitor and client being paid to justices who have successfully supported, on appeal, a refusal to renew licences to ale and beer houses. His Honour said it was a recognised hardship that in appeals under the Licensing Acts the costs could not be recovered by the parties who were I successful, namely, the county. In the case of the Lancashire justices it had been given as good law that the costs might be paid in the way sug- gested, but upon going into tha matter the deputy clerk of the peace found that there might I be some technical difficulty with regard to the new standing order which it was proposed to pass. I He (the chairman) moved that Standing Order 7 be amended with a view to making it harmonise I "with tho decision of the Lancashire case, and ihat the drafting of it be left to the chairman, nee-chairman, and the clerk of the peace. MrO. H. Jones seconded, and this was agresd j TRIALS OF PRISONERS. I FIRST COURT. Alleged Burglary at Pontypridd. Robert Batten (27), engine-driver, and Charles Johnson (24), carpenter, surrendered to thsir hail charged with breaking and entering the connting-house of the PontypriddStsam Laundry and stealing a cash box containing about 9s on 4th February. Mr Parsons prosecuted, and Mr Rhys Williams defended. The case for the prosecution was that on the night in question the manageress, who lived next door to the laundry, heard a crash, and on looking out of her bedroom window she saw Bat Jen scuffling with two men named Morris and Britton. The former, who lives in the locality, had also heard a noise as of window àma3hing, and aroused Britton, his landlord. They both went out, and hearing a noisa inside the laundry they concealed themselves. After- wards Batten came out through the window, and Morris and Britron arrested him. Asked what he was doing there Batten said, I heard a noise, I' and I came round to see what was tha matter." Another man was seen in the laundry, but he was not recognised, and disappeared. The door of the counting house was broken open, and two cash boxes were missing • from the laundry, and one of them was subse- quently found in the river. Cross-examined by Mr Rhys Williams, Morris and Britton were positive that Batten came through the window, and was not looking in through the broken pane when they saw him. Sergt. Harris stated that when he apprehended Batten he said, All right I am not by myself." On subsequently arresting Johnson, who was in bed, witness found a fresh cut on his wrist, whilst his trousers were quite wet. Nobody could reach the spot where the cash-box was found without getting his clothes wet. Mr Rhys Wil- liams, in cross-examination, alleged that the witness put questions to the prisoners after their I arrest with a view to induce them to confess, but this ha denied, although he admitted asking I eertain questions.—Mr Rhys Williams At the police station did you say to Batten that John- son had told everything, and that it would be better for him to admit the case ?—Witness No.—For the defence Batten gave evidence, and said that hearin g a noise in the laundry he looked through the window and called out. He also jumped on to the sill, and subse- quently Mollis and Britton came up, and < the former knocked him down. He also alleged that on the way to the police station the sergeant struck him. Replying to Mr Parsons, witness said that he-was the worse for drink on this particular night. Johnson also denied bis guilt, and alleged that the sergeant ques- tioned him and said it would be better if witness made a confession. Answering Mr Parsons wit- ness said that he got the wound on his wrist by having a fight with'• some fellow," but did not know what he had a fight about. Counsel having addressed the Court, the Chairman summed up. The jury found prisoners not guilty, and they were dis charged. Stopping a Highway. Mr Rhys Williams (instructed by Messrs WaJ- ter Morgan, Brace, and Co.) applied for an order trader the Highway Act, on behalf of the Rhondda, Urcaa District Council, to close a por- tion of a certain highway over the Rhondda river xt.Porth, in the parish pi Ystradyfodwg, on the i ground that it was unnecessary, a new highway halving been substituted. No True Bill. The grand'jory iountl no true bill against John Smith, accused of an abominable crime. 2. Attempted Suicide. Joseph Mirrphy (29), hawker, pleaded guilty to attempting to commit suicide at Glyncorrwg on 30th March. After hearing medical evidence the Court remanded prisoner until the next Sessions in.order that he might be examined by an expert. Charge of Wounding. George Robertson (35), shoemaker, was in- dicted for unlawfully wounding David Williams, a-collier, of Miskin, at Pentyrch, on 4th March. .'It was alleged that when at the Dynevor Arms, I after a few words, prisoner attacked prosecutor with a knife, inflicting wounds under the arm, on the neck, and over the eye. Prisoner alleged that prosecutor provoked the attack, and that he was struck first. The jury returned a verdict of '•'Guilty," and prisoner was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour, the Chairman adding "iNow, you expected months, didn't you (Laughter).-—Prisoner I didn't expect anything. —The Chairman: Oh, yes, you did but that light sentence is on account of provocation. "Going to.the Bad." Daniel Richards (23) ,bbom.:er,. of Llantrisant, was indiptsd for unlawfully assaulting Ellen Lawrence, a domestic servant, aged 19, with in- tent to commit a rape at Llanharry on the 24th March. Mr G. Hay Morgan prosecuted (in- structed by Mr Harry Lewis, of Bridgend) prose- cuted, and Mr Vaughan Williams defended. The prisoner denied on oath that he was the man. The jury found prisoner guilty, and-a previous conviction for assault on a female at I Cowbridge was proved. Mr Vaughan Williams said prisoner was the sole support of a widowed mother. The Chairman said he had prisoner's past record before him, and he also had in his nr.life knowledge of his conduct. You are going to the bad, "said his Honour, you are getting perfectly reckless, J. am sorry for your mother, but unless you are checked you will come to more serious trouble yet. '—Prisoner: I will leave off the beer.—His Honour You won't have any beer for twelve months. The sentence of the court is that you be kept to hard labour for 12 months. SECOND COURT. (Bafore MrO. H. Jcnss, vicc-shairman.) An Impatient Jury. Henry Webber (37), blacksmith, on bail, was charged with stealing a pincers, a collier's sledge- hammer, and other tools, the property of Mr T. J. Masters, on 11th of February at Llanharran. Mr Geo. Hay Morgan (instructed by Mr Earry Lewi of Bridgend) prosecuted. The case pre- sented against prisoner was that he formerly worked at the Meiros Colliery, and knew the secret place where the key of the blacksmith' shop was kept. It was alleged that prisoner toos the tools from the shop, and they were subse- quently found by Sergeant Jones and P.C. Web- fcer in a cupboard in prisoner's house. Prisoner in his defence said that when ha went for the balance of his pay he brought his tools away, and showed the mechanical engineer what he was taking. As to the pincers bearing the initials T. J. M. he must have taken these away in mistake. The hammer had been in his possession for the last five years. A mechanical engineer at the colliery deposed that he did not see the sledge-hammer when he took an inven- tory of the tools at the colliery in September. Prisoner was about to call another witness, when the foreman of the jury interposed and said, "We done think the case should proceed-any farther, sir."—The Chairman (Mr O. H. Jones) Order, order In a criminal case of this sort you ought to have waited to hear the points of the case The evidence was proceeded with, and in the end the jury returned a verdict of :i Not guilty." A Merthyr Caae. William Supfile (25), brickmaker, was charged with un1:1wfullv wounding Hobert Edwards on the 17th March "at Merthyr Tyunl. Mr Vidly prosecuted, and Mr Ivor liowen upended. The prosecutor alleged that the prisoner attacked Edwards with a knife, inflicting a wound on the betd. whilst in ft house at Penctwen. Foe the defence it was contended that prisoner went to the house to fetch his sister who was there, and in a row that followed he struck prosecutor II purely in self defence. A verdict of Not guilty" was returned. Wounding a Wife. James Lancaster (66), labourer, on bail, was indicted for unlawfully wounding his wife, Mary Lancaster, on the 24th December at Ystrady- fodwg. Mr Sankey prosecuted. The parties re- side at Blaenclydach, and on Christmas Day they attcnclsù a christening ceremony at a local church. On returning home the wife reprimanded her husband for going to church under the influ- ence of drink, and later on prisoner struck her < with a hatchet. This prisoner denied, but he was found guilty, and sentenced to four months' hard labour. The wife here rose and said she did wish to press the charge against her husband, but to this appeal there was no response. This concluded the trials of prisoners.
MONMOUTHSHIRE.
MONMOUTHSHIRE. The Easter Quarter Sessions for the above county wore held at Usk Court House on Wed- nesday (before Mr S. C. Bosanquet, chairman of Quarter Sessions). There were also present on I the Bench Sir Henry Jackson. Bart., vice-chair- man Lord Tredegar, Lord Raglan, Sir Arthur ¡ Mackworth, Colonel Ivor Herbert, Major Griffin, Dr. W. E. Williams, Captain Walters, R.N., I and Messrs A. A. Williams, D. A. Berrington, H. Humphreys, I, Butler, W. Edwards, W. E. Heard, G. Jones, Raglan T. Somerset, E. J. Williams, J. Stanfield, T. Vaohell, E. Rickards, A. 31. Pilliner, F. M. Homfray, J. C. Parkinson, and F. T. E. Prothero. Mr Frederick Mills, Ebbw Vale, qualified as a magistrate. Mr C. F. Pritchard was foreman of the grand jury, whom the Chairman briefly charged, stating that there was nothing in the calendar calling for sDecial mention. ¡ The Chairman took the oath of alle- I giance to the King, and the other magistrates followed in like manner. Lord Tredegar then moved a vote of condolence with the King and the Royal Family in th9 loss they had sustained, and this was seconded by the Chairman, and was carricd in the customary respectful manner. -I TRIALS OF PRISONERS. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT AT PONTYPOOL. William Mundie (25), draper's assistant, on bail, was indicted for embezzling four sums of 10s, 4s, Is 6d, and 4s, from his employer, James Rae, at Pontypool, on the loth October. Mr Poyser prosecuted Mr Corner defended. The prosecutor, a travelling draper, purchased a round from another draper named Reid, and added it to his own, taking over the accused, who was articled or apprenticed to Reid, for the remaining portion of the period, two and half years. This was in July last. Some time after- wards prosecutor made a suit of clothes and an overcoat for a customer named Vivian, and 30s on account of the £5 15s thus incurred was paid I on the card to prisoner, who returned the amount I to his master as 10s less, or only 20s. The other sums alleged to be embezzled were I paid to prisoner in a similar manner. The prosecutor said that there were other discrepancies in the accounts, I tChe defence was that mistakes had been made in entering so large a number of sums, estimated at I 600 per week, and that the accused had been negligent, and had made blunders, arising from forge of illness, but that there was no systematic plan to rob the employer. One of the clauses in the agreement between prosecutor and accused the agreement between prosecutor and accused provided for mistakes occurring by declaring the withholding of the last payment of wages for two months; and Mr Reid, in the witness-box, acknowledged that mistakes frequently ¡I happened. The jury found the accused not guilty, and a further charge of falsifying the books was not proceeded with. Embezzlement at Monmouth. Alfred Gough (29), labourer, pleaded guilty to obtaining goods from three tradesmen at Monmouth, on the 18:h March, by false pre- tences, and having been convicted at Quarter Sessions in 1395, when he was sentenced to 12 months' imnrisonment, was now awarded. six months' hard labour. Appeal Allowed From a Magistrate's Decision. Henry Williams v. William Porter.—This was an appeal by Henry Williams, labourer, against a. decision of the Bedwellty magistrates sitting at Blackwood, convicting him of riotons conduct on the highway at Blackwood on the 22nd Decem- ber. Another man- named Alderman, who pleaded guilty at the court, fought with, as alleged, the appellant, who was fined 20s and costs but after the appeal was entered it was ascertained that the police had made a mistake, and that the appellant was not in any way con- cerned in the matter. Mr Micklcthwaite now, on behalf of the respondent, the" police superin- tendent, withdrew unreservedly all allegations, and expressed regret for the trouble and expense he had been put to. Mr Corner, for the appel- lant, said it was a hardship on his client, :1 worlr- ing man, to be compelled to come to that court to clear his character. Appeal allowed accord- ingly, with costs. A Newport Public-house Appeal Case. Samuel Sutton v. Allan Inderwick Sinclair.— This was an appeal by Mr Sutton, landlord of the Red Lion Inn, Stow Hill, Newport, against a conviction by the Newport magistrates for permitting drunkenness on the 22nd December. Mr B. F. Williams, K.C., and Mr Comer were for the appellant, and Mr Bosanquet and Mr Micklethwaite for the respondent. On the Saturday evening named two young colliers named James Smart and James Crook, accom- panied by Bessie Williams, 15 years of age, and Elizabeth Phillips, IS years of age, went from Risca, where they resided, to Newport, and called at the Red Lion to wait for tne second performance at the Emnire. All four were served with whisky "by the appellant. Later on some footballers went "to the same room, and tho four asked for and were shown into ariother room. There the servant, Kate Davies, served the men with whisky and the girls with port wine, and they-were after- wards served again, the men witb more v.-his1.-y and the girls with lemonade. Crook and Phillips were subsequently found on Stow Hill, about 400 yards from the public-house, in a hopeless state of intoxication by a man named Williams, coach- man to Colonel Lyne. The girl Phillips was got away from the man, and conveyed to the Town Hall, where she remembered nothing until the following morning. Proceedings for permitting drunkenness were instituted, mainly on Phillips's statement, and the magistrates fined the aopel- lant 40s. An incident of the case was that Phillips, who was only 16 last September, has since mar- ried Crook, and appeared in the witness-box as Mrs Crook. Neither of the men felt any effect of the drink until they got into the open air. Smart and Williams returned home by train. Crook-and Phillips went up Stow Hill to walk home, and Crook did so, reaching Risca at 11 o'clock. The appellant in his eviùénce said he was unaware that the servant had taken an order for tho four after they changed rooms. Several members of the football team (the Newport Harriers) were called to prove that when the rooms were changed all the four appeared to be quite sober. Mr B. F. J Williams submitted that according to the section knowledge must be brought home to the landlord that the persons alleged to be drunk were drunk on the premises. There was no evidence that the appellant knew that this girl and the man were drunk he submitted thact the evidence was over- whelming that up to the time they left the Red Lion there was no sign of drunkenness to be seen on the part of either of them. It was not nntil they reached Colonel Lyns's honse, 500 or 600 yards away, tbat they became apparently drunk. The Chairman: Phillips said she did not know when she left the house.—Mr B. F. Williams She said she felt all right up to the time of taking the lemonade.—Continuing, learned counsel said he (lid not approve of young women being supplied with spirits. He thought they were a great deal better without it but that had nothing to do with the-case. The respondent had.not made out affirmatively that the landlord knew or connived, or wilfully shut Lis eves, or was careless, and thus permitted drunkenness. In fact, nobody in that house, up to the time these people left the house, had any evidence which could lead any human being to suppose that they had had too much to drink.—Mr Bosan- quet submitted that it was not necessary that the drunken people "houlc1 be actually found npon the premises where the drunkenness took place. 1I a landlord supplied mere children with spirits and port wine—a L mixture which was much more deadly for purposes of intoxication than spirits alone—he must be held responsible for his actions. The parties were allowed to enter an inner room, and the appellant permitted his ser- vants to supply them with additional liquor quite regardless of the consequences. He submitted that tho appellant had not taken reasonable care. On the contrary, he had been guilty of gross negligence.—The Court decided, the Chairman /said, to allow the appeal, with the usual taxed costs.—Conviction quashed accordingly. SECOND COURT. (Before Sir Usury Jackson, Bart., Captain Walters, R.N., and Mr Raglan Somerset.) Alleged Assault at Pontypool. Thomas Douglas (41), butcher, on bail, was in- dicted for unlawfully assaulting Isabella Burton, eight years of age, at Pontypool, on the 2nd March. Mr Bosanquet prosecuted Mr Mickleth- waite defended. The child was sent on an errand by her aunt at 11 o'clock on Saturday night, the 2nd nit., it being a fine moonlight night, and prisoner, seeing her, accosted her, askeil her a question, and allured her into an outhouse by the gift of a penny. Herøthe. I assault occurred. A married worann named Mar- garet Evans, standing hidden from sight near, saw the incident, and called Charles Jones, a neighbour. The mother of the child went in pur- suit ot the prisoner, and the child pointed him out to her in another thoroughfare. The jurv I acquitted the accused. I Shop Theft at Abercarn. Sidney Albert Hoare (49), painter, was in- dieted for stealing 44 yards of coloured flannel, value lis, the property of George Jones, at Aber- earn, cn the 2nd March. The roll of flannel was I exposed at the door of prosecutor's shop, and prisoner was seen near the shop, but no one wit- nessed the actual theft. Later in the clay he tried to pledge the flannel, but the pawnbroker. would not receive it, and sent for the police. He then said a Mrs Morgan gave it to him to Pledge. Inspector Sanders confronted prisoner wth Mrs Morgan, when he declined to repeat the statement. Prisoner was found guilty, and sen- tenced to four months' hard labour. Tho Chair- man reminded him that this was a lenient sen- tence, as he had been convicted for four serious offences and seven others not so serious. This concluded the busings;
J "BRECONSHIRE.
J "BRECONSHIRE. ) The Breconshire Quarter Sessions were held aL the Shire Hall, Brecon, on Tuesday. j Tha Clprk of the Peace, Mr H. E. Thomas, produced a medical certificate from the chairman, Mr R. D, Cleasby, showing that he was, through an attack of pneumonia, unable to attend. Mr David Evans was elected to the chair. Mr Samuel Rayson, Brecon, was chosen foreman of j the jury. j The whole of the justices present .took anew the oath of allegiance and the judicial oath. I Recognisances Estreated. The grand jury returned true bills on two in- dictments for larceny against Henry Fletcher, mason, Buiith Wells (on bail). In the first he was charged with stealing an iron hammer and wooden mallet of the value of 6s, the property of Charles James Dowries, Builth, between Feb- < ruary 24th and March 7th, and in the second he was charged with the larceny of an iron hammer. a spade, a straight-edge, and a bucket, of the j value of 7s 6d, the property of Thomas Lant, Buiith, between the 1st and 6th of March uit. Mr A. Gwvnne Vaughan, solicitor, Buiith, ap- peared for the prosecution. The accused did not put in an appearance, and his recognisances— £ 10 in each case—were estreated.
PEMBROKESHIRE.
PEMBROKESHIRE. The Easter Quarter Sessions were held in the Temperance Hall, Haverfordwest, on Tuesday. His Honour Judge Owen, who presided, moved that an address be presented to the King, expressing their sorrow at the death of her late Majesty Queen Victoria, The sorrow at her i death extended to the Colonies, the United States, whilst millions of dusky tribes sorrowed at the loss of the great White Queen. It was also their duty to present his Majesty King Edward VII. with an expression of their dutiful and legal obedience. The last clause of the address referred to the King's connection with Pembroke- shire as Earl of Milt'ord Haven, and as first Cursal Prebendary of St. David's Cathedral. The title of Earl of Milford Haven was created in the reign of Queen Anne, and conferred on the son i of the Elector of Hanover, afterwards George II, The King was tho Prebendary of St. David's, and was the only layman wioheld ecclesiastical dignity of any sort in this country. Mr Lloyd Phillips seconded, and the motion was carried, ail present standing. The Late Colonel Cropper. The Chairman moved a vote of condolence with the family of the late Colonel Denman Cropper, to whose gallanty he paid a high tri- bute. Three months ago Colonel Cropper received three serious wounds in a small and trumpery engagement, was invalided home, and died of pneumonia in a hospital. Those of them who were old enough to remem- ber that Colonel Cropper once contested the Pembroke Boroughs against the then Lord Kensington. Colonel Cropper was a cheery kind- hearted fellow. His Honour then, read the gene- ral order issued on Colonel Cropper's death by Colonel Roach, who. at present commanded the Yeomanry. In connection with this subject he ventured to express the hope that a permanent memorial would be erected to those-Pembroke men who had fallen in this war, and added that it was in the power of the boroughs to confer honorary freedom on those who came safely through the fight. Mr Morris Owen seconded, and said that in the death of Colonel Cropper he had personally lost a very dear friend. The motion was carried. Oaths of Allegiance. The oath of allegiance and the judicial oath were administered to all the justices present, and several justices who had not previously qualified did so. Standing Joint Committee. On the motion of Mr Charles Mathias, seconded by Mr Carrow, the following ten magistrates were re-appointed members of the Standing Joint Committee for the ensuing, three years:—H. G, Allen, K.C.. R. H. Buckley, R. Car-row, Capt. E. Gomer, Dr. Geo. Griffith, C. Mathias, Cant. F. Lloyd Phillips, N. A. Roach, W. H. Walters, and J. Worthington. No True Bill." The Grand Jury found no true bill against Lewis Reynish, of Neyland, who was indicted for stealing, as bailee, a portmanteau and contents, value £4 lis Sil, the property of Mrs Mason, a visitor to Norland, en April 4th. This was the only case, and the Grand Jury were then discharged. Rating Appeal. Mr Egerton Allen and Tenby Corporation.— The Court then heard an appeal by TVIr C. F. Egerton Allen, formerly M.P. for the Pembroke Boroughs, against an assessment for a general district rate of the borough of Tenby, for the purpose of defraying such expenses as are by the Tenby Pier and Landing Stage Order, 1397, charged upon the same rate at the rate of 4d in the £ upon the several owners, and other persons liable by law to be assessed thereto." Mr S. T. Evans, K.C., MJ?., and Mr Raymund Allen I appeared for the appellant (instructed by Mr R. T. P. WillIams), and Mr B. Francis Williams, K.C., and Mr Marley Samson (instructed by the Town Clerk of Tenby, Mr T. A. Rees) for the i respondents, the Tenby Corporation. Counsel for the appellant sought to show that a rate made on March 5th, 1900, and intended for the financial year ending 25th of March of that year was not really levied until April, and therefore came within the next financial year. There was another rate made on December 27th, 1900, and this was the rate appealed against on the ground that a rate had already been made in that year. Mr Francis Williams, for the respondents, contended that the first rate when made on March 15th was completed on that date, and therefore came within the 1899 financial year. The Chairman caiu the Court could not accept that view, because the Act dis- tinctly stated made and levied," and they held that the rate was not actually levied until April. Tha Court was therefore of opinion that the second rate must be quashed on the ground that more than one rate was made ia tho financial year of BOD. They were prepared to state a.case if it was desired. The costs would have to be paid by the respondents. It was understood that leave to appeal would be taken advantage of on behalf of the Corporation.
MONMOUTH BOROUGHS EYE--ELECTION.
MONMOUTH BOROUGHS EYE-- ELECTION. Unionist Candidate- A meeting was held in the Drill Hall, Newport, on Tuesday evening, in support of the candidature ol Mr Sheriff Lawrence, the Con- S01.:vative candidate fOT the Monmouth Boroughs. Mr T. Parry, J.P., presided in the absence of Mr C. D. Phillips, J.P., and was supported by Mr Sheriff Lawrence. Dr. Rutherfoord Harris. Sir J. C. Parkinson, Mr G, R. Martyn, Mr 0, E. B. Marsh, etc. The Chairman, in introducing the business, said he regretted and resented the loss of the services of their friend, Dr. Harris, and said they were determined in the coming contest to avenge the result of the election petition. Mr G. Geen, J.P., proposed a resolution teudeT-ingto Dr. Harris the sincere sympathy on the loss of his seat as member of Parliament, and desiring to record appreciation of the spirited and suc- cessful fight he made in October last. Mr T. B. R. WTilson, in seconding the motion, declared that there were Ame things which had not yet been published. One was as to who the traitor was who sold the Conservatives. He asserted that instead of being desirous to ensure the purity of election the other side had been actuated by venom, malice, and spito. Although the Con- servatives were a defeated party they were not dishonoured. (Applause.) Mr C. Jones (working plasterer) supported the resolution, which was carried, Mrs Harris's names, at the express insti- gation of the chairman, being, amid cheers, asso- ciated with the resolution. Dr. Harris afterwards addressed the meeting, and re- ferred to tho personal aspect of the recent decision by the election Judges. It was the opinion of learned counsel that if Mr Spicer had succeeded at the poll he could have been unseated on the very same clause of the same Act as that which.liad unseated him, and yet the man who had not started the attacks, but merely replied to them, was barred for seven years. (Shame.) Ho thought the other side had reckoned without their host, because that meeting did not look as if Newport had given him up and he would have been far off from that meeting if he had the re- motest intention of giving up Newport. (Ap- I piause.) Ho was tjlad to be on that platform sun- porting the candidature of Mr Sheriff Lawrence, t' :1d said that both he and his wife would leave no stone unturned to get a strong man, such as Mr Lawrence, returned for the Monmouth Boroughs. H'3 intended-he already hail had offem made him—to get in for some constituency near at hand, so that he might continue to live some- where near tho Monmouth Boroughs. (Applause.) Mr Sheriff Lawrence then addressed the meeting and supplemented the political programme he unfolded before the "Executive of the Conserva- tive Association on Thursday last, referring to the licensing question, religious education, the housing of the poor, cheap and constant tramcars, a closer union with tha Colonies with regard to Customs rates and charges. There was no change in the political complexion of the Monmouth- Boroughs between October and the present time. On the contrary, there had been a strengthening n.nd an increase in the ties which bound the Con- servative party, owing to the unfair treatment meted out to Dr. Harris,who. he asserted, had. been jockeyed out of his seat by a combination of chicanery and vinaietiveness the like of which was unequalled in this country for the past fifty years. The candidate then referred to 11is connection with various cO:Dill01:ci81 and in- dustrial undertakings spoke of his life-long association with Edison, and the prosperity which would probably now from the working up of low grade iron ores to his early interest in the question of water-carriage and the construc- tion of the Manchester Ship Canal and to his share in developing the coal resoucres of York- shire by the construction of a dock on the Humbar for the shipment of the coal. There was no reason why, if they elected him. some of the experience and knowledge he had gained, and capital even, might by his agency be brought also to this part of the country. fAipplause.) On tha motion of Mr G. R. Martyn, Mr Sheriff Lawrence was unanimously adopted as the Unionist candidate.
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An Important Licensing, Case.,…
An Important Licensing, Case. ACTION AT CARDIFF. THE MUSEUM INN DECISION. Watch Committee Appeal. Considering that it was generally known that such an unusual and important matter as the reviewing of a decision of local justices in a licensing case was on the agenda, Wednesday's meeting of Cardiff Watch Committee was thinly attended. Councillor F. J. Beavan presided, and there were also present Alderman Trounce, Councillors Chappell, Brain, Good, and Yorath, with Mr W. McKenzie (chief constable) and Mr W. J. Board (deputy town clerk). The Chief Constable reported that a summons against Mrs-Spear, of the Museum Inn, under the Licensing Acts bad been dismissed, and as an important point was involved in the decision due legal notica had been, given in anticipation of the committee determining upon prosecuting an appeal. The Deputy Town Clerk read resolutions calling upon the Watch Committee to proceed with an appeal, and which had been passed by the Cardiff District Temperance and Band of Hope Union, and by 32 Free Churches in the borough. Councillor Brain Quite a volume, Mr Chair- man. The Chairman Perhaps we had better have the law on the subject before we.have discussion. ¡ (Hear, hear.) First of all we ought to know whether it is an appeal on a matter of fact or law. I want the clerk's dictum. The Clerk it is a question of law. After this ¡ decision, which was not in accordance with my views or those of the Head Constable, we thought this committee might wish to get. the justices to state a case, and as application for this must be given within seven days such notice was given, so it is left to this committee to determine whether they will posecute an appeal. Alderman Trounce There is an important question of principle in the case. We must pro- tect our police officials in the exercise of their duty. I propose that the necessary steps to have the decision reversed be taken. Councillor Good seconded the proposition. Councillor Yorath Have you ever had a case, Mr Chairman, where an obvious injustice had been done to a licensed victualler, and received any request from these influential bodies to carry the matter to the High Court ? It does not seem to me to be a wholly impartial action, that's why I ask. The Clerk I have never known such a case. Councillor Chappell :1 don't know what these bodies would have done under those cireum? I stances, but I do know how I would have acted in such a case. What influences me to-day is not these bodies, but that a decision has been given against the police which to me seems to be against the law, and if there is uncertainty on the law in regard to such an important point, it is our duty to get clear interpretation. In answer to Councillor Yorath, the Deputy Town Clerk stated that these resolutions had come into the office, from day to day, but none of them had been received unti! after the notice to the justices bad been properly given. Councillor Good asked Mr Board whether when the case was before the magistrates he had not cited the Aberdare case. The Deputy Town Clerk replied that he was cognisant of tha case, but that there was no opportunity for him to mention it at the hearing. Councillor Brain: I don't think it is a question of accepting petitions at all. The other side could have had enough to fill up this room, and so perhaps could these good people. The question is whether we are to support our chief constable. Councillor Good -The question is whether the law was broken or not. Councillor Brain That's what I mean. The Chairman I think we are bound to go to the Council. Councillor Yorath Yes, it is a matter involv- ing expenditure. The Deputy Town Clerk Yes, I think you must go to the Council, sir. Councillor Yorath If, as it seems to me, the case was decided purely on a question of fact-no doubt on points of law the justices were given the advice of their learned clerk—I cannot see what good purpose we can serve by appealing. The Deputy Town Clerk explained that there was no question of law in the case at all. He merely stated the facts, called his witnesses, and they proved his case undoubtedly, and were not shaken in cross-examination. The defence then called the landlady, and she swore that the liquor was ordered on the Satur- day night, paid for, and then put aside to be called for, but it was not called for until the Sunday night. The magistrates immediately accepted her view and dismissed the summons. The Chairman So the inference is that they determined it upon a point of law. The Deputy Town Clerk No, I think not. I think they settled it upon the fact. But there is a point of law. Mr Good If this is allowed to go by, what's the use of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act ? Did the magistrates have before them the decision on appeal of the late Lord Chief Justice in the Aberdare case ? The Deputy Town Clerk In the Aberdare case the facts were these. The man called at the licensed premises on the Saturday night, ordered two dozen bottles of stout to be delivered to him that night, and paid for it. It was not delivered. He sent for it on the Sunday by his servant, and two bottles we're given to him, and on that tho justices convicted, and the Court of Appeal up- held the conviction. There was this important difference between that case and this one—that in tho Aberdare case the sale had never been completed—there was not what lawyers call I completed—there was not what lawyers call appropriation. Mr Board was proceeding with the comparison when Mr Good ejaculated, Mere quibbles Councillor Chappell asked whether it had been tested as to whether opening licensed premises for delivery on Sunday was legal, and being. answered by Mr Board in the negative he-said he was more convinced than ever that the committee should appeal. Mr Yorath, in view of the cost with uncer- tainty of success, advised caution in expenditure unless it was a matter of paramount importance. Mr Brain Both magistrates were lawyers, too. Alderman Trounce Who were they ? The Chairman Mr T. H. -Stephens and Mr W. R. Williams. I only spsak from the papers. Mr Yorath If we lose the case there will be a lot of money gone. Mr Good What about increasing £ 1,000 salaries V Mr Yorath Don't point at me in that indig- nant manner, Mr Good. After further discussion Mr Good asked Is this a free or a tied house, Mr Chairman ? Mr Yorath It is not fair at all. Why intro- duce bias and prejudice ? Eventually the following resolution was passed without amendment That having regard to the importance of this matter from the legjil standpoint the application to the justices to state a special case for the High Court be pro- ceeded with."
THE NEW SHAMROCK.
THE NEW SHAMROCK. In a week's time—on April 20th—Jjir Thomas Lipton, who has recently been unexpectedly raised to the dignity of a C.V.O.- upon the King's accession, launches his new Shamrock, which, is to contest the America, Cup against the Inde- pendence, which is to be christened and con- signed to the waters the day before in honour of tlie anniversary of the first battle in the War of Independence. The British boat will be des- patched from the Leven Yard upon its career by the Marchioness of Duficrin and Ava, who as an Irishwoman will appropriately name it after her national emblem. This year Sir Thomas Lipton has had his new yacht built on the Clyde, and, as two years ago, the .utmost secrecy has been maintained during the construction by Messrs Denny Brothers, the builders, and it will remain practically in camera until the day of the launch. Mindful of the important secrets which T^io Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, Who is to launch Shanu'ock II. next week. leaked out concerning Valkyrie. III., additional precautions have teen taken to ensure f ntiro secrecy, and the building has been carried out by independent night and day shifts of skilled workmen, so that whereas each did his share in constructing the component parts no one was in a position to understand or report on the scheme as a whole. Work was commenced during the New Year holidays, and has progressed night and day since up to tha time of completion.
HOW RECRUITING WAS DONE.
HOW RECRUITING WAS DONE. A copy of a recruiting bill published in South- ampton early in the last century affords an excel- lent illustration of the spirit in which the youth of the realm were called to arms in the good old daya when George the Third was King. The document says 69th, or South Lincolnshire Regiment of Foot, commanded by General Cuyler, an officer to whose distinguished raerit no language can do justice. Wanted, for this fins regiment a. few dashing high-spirited young men, whose hearts beat high to tread the path of glory. » Prize money will be almost incal- culable, An early application, parti- cularly by young men of any education, will ensure immediate promotion." "Yon will fincl me," continues this exhilarating overture, ready to receive you, with a bottle of wine in or,-a hand and sixteen guineas in the other. And before you join your regiment I intend treating yoii with a supper and ball, when each of you may have the enthusiastic pleasure 01 dancing with thp object of your aft'ectiona, God Save the King."
IEastertide in South Wales…
Eastertide in South Wales Following a stormy night Easter Monday opened with bright sunshine, and the thousands of holiday-seekers anticipated an enjoyable day. But for once at any rate the weather prophets proved right, and before noon there was a heavy shower, accompanied by 'strong wind, and throughout the rest of the day there were re- peated squalls, making the first of St. Lub- bock's in the new century extremely unpleasant. Notwithstanding this,however, throughout South Wales there were a large number of excursionists about, and the various attractions provided for holiday folk were well patronised. CARDIFF. The traffic on the various local railways proved more than usually heavy. The Taff and Rhym- ney systems brought in large numbers from tho valleys, some of whom visited the races at Ely, where there was a big crowd. Others proceeded to Penarth, and many remained in Cardiff. The principal streets of the town were filled with visitors and the different places of amusement attracted good houses." The matinees at the Theatre Royal and the Grand were well attended, whilst the Shepherds' Fete in Cathays Park, not- withstanding the unfavourable elements, drew an exceptionally large crowd. Messrs P. and A. Campbell ran frequent trips to Weston, which were, all things considered, satisfactorily pat- ronised, as was also the whole-day excursions to Bristol. The tram and 'bus traffic was exceed- ingly heavy, and even the extra service which was put on by the company was unable to cone with it. In accordance with their annual custom, the Shepherds of the district held their fete in aid of the Widows' and Orphans' Fund. In j consequence of the Sophia Gardens being chosen for the purposes of the Royal Agricultural Show, this year the gathering took place in Cathays Park. The attractions at the fete, which partakes more of the country fair on a large scale, consisted of variety entertainments, roundabouts, shooting galleries, swinging boats, cocoa-nut alloys, etc. At intervals a band played lively selections of music. Despite the showery weather there was a large attendance, and it is hoped the deserving fund, in aid of which the fete was held, will be materially benefited. SWANSEA. A night of wind and rain gave place as day- light broke to glorious sunshine, and though a high wind still prevailed holiday-makers were able to thoroughly enjoy themselves at Swansea ¡ or the beautiful surroundings. Tho Mumbles was largely resorted to, special attractions being provided at the pier and the Dunns. Gower also absorbed a fair share, while the sands drew thou- sands of pleasure-seekers. In the afternoon Swan- sea played Belfast Collegians, and there was a great gate. For those who chose indoor amuse- ment sufficient was provided at the theatre and the Empire. At the former Mr Forbes Robertson and his London company entertained two very large audiences, while at the latter Inaudi was the great attraction. BARRY. The principal attraction was a cross-Channel trip to Weston, which left Barry Pierhead at midday well patronised. Whitmore Bay was well patronised, and in the morning and afternoon came down troops of trippers from the hills. In the town chapel people were busy with cymanfa ganus and West of England teas, and such like devices for spending the day indoors. LLANELLY. The weather unfortunately interfered con- siderably with outdoor attractions. The annual I cymanfa ganu of the Calvinistic Methodists of Llanelly and district was held. Mr Abraham, M.P. (Mabon), who was preaching at Capel Newydd on Sunday, was present at one of the meetings and delivered an address. ¡' NEATH. The attractions provided at Neath were few and of little interest. In the fair-field there were the usual roundabouts, and on the Gnoll enclosure a match between the Excelsiors and tho Shop Assistants was played. Both the shield matches failed to come off. In the even- ¡ ing there were a couple of dramatic performances at the Gwyn Hall and the Assembly-rooms, both of which were well patronised. At the Mission Hall there was the annual tea, followed by a conversazione. The annual singing festival was held at the Bethany Welsh Baptist Chapel. PONTYPRIDD. Though the weather was very unfavourable, especially during the afternoon, the .various attractions at Pontypridd were patronised by thousands of people. The annual Easter Fair was held, and as usual Market-square was occu- pied by shows and stalls. Two musical festivals were held, the Baptists of the town and district holding theirs in Coedpenmaen Chapel, the con- ductor being Mr T. Rhedynog Price. The Welsh Congregationalists of Pontypridd, Efail Isaf, Glyntaff, and Cilfynydd held their seventeenth annual festival at the Congregational Church, the conductor being Mr D. W. Lewis, Bryn- aman. There were several other attractions, including sports at the Taff Yale Park and open- ing. of the new cycle track. NEWPORT. A large number of persons visited Newport on Monday from the Monmouthshire colliery dis- tricts, and the streets were crowded all day long. Unfortunately the weather in the afternoon and evening proved most unfavourable. The dual programme of the Newport Athletic Club—the football match and the sports—both received nearly the usual amount of patronage, whilst the Lyceum Theatre, the Empire Music Hall, and Poole's Myriorama at the Tredegar Hall drew large houses. Everything passed off quietly. PORTHCAWL. There was a large influx of visitors on Monday afternoon, but the weather was very uncomfort- able for seaside picnicing.
DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF.
DIOCESE OF LLANDAFF. « Probable Appointment of a Suffragan Bishop. At different functions during the last year or two the Lord Bishop of Llandaft has referred to the increasing work devolving upon him by the growth of the diocese consequent upon tha rapid addition to tho population in tha mining centres of Glamorgan and Monmouth. The diocese under any circumstances is a labori- ous one for a single diocesan, embracing as it does an area extending from Neath' in the west to beyond Monmouth in the east. With increasing years—his Lordship celebrated his 80th birthday only a fortnight since—the strain of carrying on the duties .satisfactorily to himself has been a savere one, and whilst probably if ha consulted his own personal wishes ho would like to resign the see, there were other considerations which induce him in the interests of the Church not to do so at this juncture. Consequently, in order to relieve to a large extent the pressure of the various duties, the proposal has been made to appoint a suffragan bishop, and we have good reason for believing that this course has been ) decided on, although it is not probable that any I official intimation on the matter will be made for a few weeks. As to the clergyman, upon whom the position would be conferred, there is more than conjec- ture for believing that the bishop would recom- mend to the Crown the name of the Yen. the Archdeacon of Llandaff (Canon Edmondes), who has just intimated his intention of resigning the rectory of Coity. It is an open secret that long before his preferment to the Archdeaconry of Llandaff Mr "Edmondes was a confidant of Dr. Lewis on important questions affecting the welfare of the Church in the diocese. And in the fact that he is a Welsh speaking clergyman he possesses a necessary qualification which some other Church digni- taries in the diocese cannot lay claim to. Beyond this, the archdeacon is known to be a man of ample private means, a large portion of which he has hitherto devoted to Church work, and there- fore this fact would minimise any difficulty which might in other circumstances arise as to the emoluments attaching to the position of suffragan. The bishop is at present staying at his seat at Henllan, in Pembrokeshire, and we understand that Archdeacon Edmondcs proceeded 011 a visit to him on Tuesday.
.. -----------.----OBITUARY.
OBITUARY. REV. W. BINNS, BLACKPOOL. On Saturday there died at his residence in Derby-road, Blackpool, tho Rev. William Binns, a well-known Unitarian minister, in his seventy- fourth year. The rev. gentleman was born in Yorkshire, and began life as a railway booking- clerk at Bingley. For some time he was asso- ciated with the Leeds Mercury," especially contributing on matters affecting tho split amongst Wesleyan Methodists which led to the formation of the United Methodist Free Church. After a period of liberal thought ho became a Unitarian rflinister, and spent most of his life in Plymouth, Birkenhead, and Liverpool. His ad- vanced views and broad mind brought him into friendship with Mr Bradlaugh, Mr Hoiyoake, and Mrs Annie Besaut. He enjoyed tho friendship of tho late Dr. Martineau, whose favourite pupil he married. He was a inoqt cultured man, and was I", ar-c<?ntribntor to the Westminster and other reviews. WELL-KNOWN CORNISHMAN DEAD. News was received in Cornwall on Monday of the death, in the South of France, of Mr John Trema.Tue. of Sydenham, Devon, and Heligan, Cornwall. For several years he represented the old East Cornwall Division in Parliament, but was defeated in 1330. Mr Tremayne owned pro- perty largely in the western counties, and filled many public positions. He was a well-known agriculturist, and was prominently connected with the Royal and Royal CornwaJ Agricul- tural Societies. ¡
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f Railway Servants. SPEECH BY MR BELL, M.P. Tha members of the Swansea Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Eailway Servants, as is tne custom, took advantage of Good Friday to give a tea and concert in- aid of the Railway Ser- 'I vants' Orphan Fund. The tea was largely pat- ronised, and intheevening-the concert, which was held at the Albert Hall, was well attended. A noticeable feature was the decoration of the hall, cam-led out entirely by the railwaymen, their f wives, and friends. Among the- artistes who took part were Miss Hannah Evans, Miss Sarah Thomas, and Miss Maggie Jenkins, T.C.L., Mr W. Edmonds, Mr G. C. Howells, Mr J. Silence, Mr R. Hughes, and Mr W. H. Webb. Mr Richard Bell, M.P., in the course of an interval delivered a brief but interesting- address, and the reception given him showed-that his long connection with Swansea was not for- gotten. He said the Railway Servants' Society was established in 1874,and ml880they attached to this society an orphan fund from which benefits of 2s 63 to 7s per week was granted to orphans of railway servants. During the period endiug in -vvL railway servants. Dnring the period endiug in 1900 2,875 orphans had been relieved to the extent of £ 54,745 5s, or an average of £ 22 10s each child. Eleven hundred and forty-eight children have gone off the fund as the result of death and the mothers remarrying, having received £25,794, or an average of E22 "9s. There were on the books last year 2,502 orphans, who had received £ 58,950. Of these 1,728 are still on the funds at a cost of £159 16s par week. An unusual number were s track off j last year, on account of none having been struck off the year before, the extension of benefit having been risen from 13 to 14 years of age. In Swansea the branch was .opened in 1887, and 12 families comprising 34 children had received by 1900 .S700"16s 5d. Three families comprising four children have come clear off the books, having received between them £ 127_15s 3d, or an average of £ 31 lgg 93 per child. Nino families comprising 30 children uc had received £ 58o Ss 9d up to the end of last yeir; 14 children of these families are still j receiving benefit to the amoupt of £ 1 14s per week. Three of the families had already received £ 104, £ 108, and £ 129 respectively, and others in similar proportion. The money expended had gone largely to the orphans of men who had died similar proportion. The money expended had gone largely to the orphans of men who had died as the result of accidents when follow- ing dangerous occupations, and he asserted that many of snch accidents were preventible, and this society would not fail to follow the course already pursued of doing everything by legisla- tion and otherwise to prevent the appalling num- ber of accidents which now occur among rail- I way servants every year.
""'---KILLED ON SNOWDON.
KILLED ON SNOWDON. A Fall of 700 Feet: Mr A. Bodvel Roberts, deputy coroner for Carnarvonshire, held an inquest on Tuesday at Capel Curig touching the death of Mr Percy Octavius Weightman, of Liverpool..The prin- cipal witness was Mr Milton, of College-avenue, Crosby, who stated that he and deceased and others, making a party of five, came down to Capel Curig on Thursday evening for the purpose of mountain-climbing. Y/it- ness and deceased were expert clinibeis. i On Sunday they left Cobden's Hotel at < II o'clock and drove to Gwerngoch Ucha, at the bottom of Moel Tryfan, near Ogwen Lake. They successfully climbed the gully they had selected, and had lunch on the top, which was reached about half-past three. After lunch they intended to descend the arete to Ogwen. The weather was then misty with sleet. After a while they came to the conclusion that they had missed the main ridge, and waited awhile to discuss the situation and to allow tho fog to lift. During this wait deceased said he would go round the ridge and look about a bit. Taking his ice-axe with him, he went round about 30 feet below the party, and they never saw him alive again. About half an hour after deceased had left them witness went to look for him. He traced his footsteps in the snow, and came to a ledge, where he saw marks indicating that deceased had slipped over the edge. The remainder of the party then roped themselves together and went" down the gully. Witness did not tell the others that he had seen marks which led him to think that deceased had slipped over the ledge for fear of agitating them. In about an hour's time they found the deceased. Witness unroped himself and went close to the body, which he found head downwards, jammed between some rocks, about 700ft. from where the marks indicating the slipping off the ledge were found. A doctor who examined the body said that deceased must have been killed instantly. His skull was fractured, and he must have struck the rocks many times in the course of his appalling descent. It was about half-past five when the party reached the body. They found it impossible with the means at hand to remove it, and returned to the Roval Oak to get assistance, but it was decided, in view of the stormy state of the weather, that nothing could be done that night, and at four o'clock on Mon- day morning they returned to the spot and re- covered the body, which was removed to Cobden's Hotel. The jury returned a verdict of Death by misadventure."
., NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.
NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. Executive Arrangements. At the meeting on Wednesday night at the Merthyr Town Hall of the Executive of the National Eisteddfod, under the presidency of Colonel D. Recs Lewis, V.D., it was resolved to ask his Majesty the King (after the 17th inst.) to become patron of the Eisteddfod in place of her- late Majesty Queen Victoria. Loid Tredsgar wrote accepting the presidency on one day of the Eisteddfod. The other gentlemen who had re- plied to a similar purport, were :-Lord Aberdare, Lord Windsor, Sir J. Puleston, Sir G. Newnes, and Mr T. Marchant Williams. Mr T. H. Thomas, Cardiff, the adjudicator upon the designs for Histeddfod certificates, had selected two, and had equally divided the prize between the competitors.' The final selection of the design to be used was entrusted to the sub-committee. Two day conductors for the Eisteddfod were elected Rev. Gurnos Jones and Mabon. The Finance committee's recommendation touching vocal artistes for the concerts at a, total cost of £ 293 was adopted. A requisition for complimentary season tickets for the Eisteddfod was received from the Mer- thyr section of the choir. Mr Dan Davies, con- ductor, said whatever might be decided he thought there would be no friction. Mr J. T. Vaughan observed that most- of the local orches- tral players had now consented to play gratui- tously. The application was referred back to the choir, and Mr Dan Davies was requested to explain the altered condition of affairs as to local members of the orchestra. Mr Dan Davies said if he had fair play from the Musical Committee everything would be all right, and his choir would be ready. Otherwise he would have to consider his position. w »LII '■ n.fci fw IIII mmw
A CHESHIRE TRAGEDY.
A CHESHIRE TRAGEDY. No further clue had been obtained up to a late hour on Wednesday in connection with the mys- terious tragedy at Tatton Park Gates, near Knutsford. U Dr. Smith made a post-mortem on Wednesday afternoon, which disclosed the fact that deceased had received no less than five I .shots. Three of these have already been men- tioned. Another was found in the lung, and a 'o fifth in the back. Miss Frances, the domestic servant who found the body on Sunday night, still adheres to her story that she saw a man bend over deceased and then run away. A man named Flood, employed on Egerton's estate, now stages he saw a strange man waving a hand- kerchief in the lane where the body was found, but he is unable to give much of a description. a:v-
LLANELLY PUBLIC MAN SUED BY…
LLANELLY PUBLIC MAN SUED BY HIS WIFE. At tho Llanelly Police Court 011 Wednesday Elizabeth Jenkins, Ponthenry, applied for a separation order against her husband, Mr Thomas Jenkins, a member of the Llanelly School Board and ex-member of the County Council and the Llanelly Board of Guardians and Rural District Council. Mr Ludford, who represented complainant, said the parties had been married 23 years, and had eight children. I The husband's conduct in getting drunk every night and compelling his wife to come down to open the door for him was intolerable, and in the presence of tho children and whenever he had the opportunity he accused "her of immorality. I Complainant said that she left her husband a fortnight ago because of his cruelty. He had several times threatened to strike her, and had pushed her about. She was now living with her sister at the Incline Inn, Ponthenry. For the defence it was suomitted that cpiarrels had arisen only when complainant went to the Incline Inn to stay. The Bench said that they would deliver judgment this day week.
---J GREAT FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.I
J GREAT FIRE IN ST. LOUIS. I 's Dollars Damage. St. Louis, Monday.—Last night an alarming fire broke cut in an elevator containing "00,000 bushels of wheat and 100,000 bushels or corn. Tho building was destroyed, togetaer with a smaller warehouse and several railway cars, ihe loss is estimated at half-a-million aoLars.— Central News.
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CARDIFF.
CARDIFF. Christian T,ello-.Thc monthly J meeting was held at the Police Institute on Saturday evening, wiieri the Rev. T. Piut'ord Williams opened the subject for conversation on l; Soul-vrinoing amongst the young. Tke^fol- I lowing took part in the proceeding :—Tue Rev. j Thomas Davies, Mr Carrs, Mr Protherce, Mr Redwood, Mrs Lang, Miss Price, Miss Hosking, I and Miss Payne. Miss Rees presided at the organ. II
PORTHCAWL.,
PORTHCAWL. Temperance.—An undenominational temper- ance society for Porthcawl has been formed, with Mr G Sibbering Jones as president, Mr Anthony Lewis vice-president, Messrs George Thomas and Edward James hon. secretaries, Mr D. Jones hon. treasurer, and a committee consisting of. three representatives of each church.
WHITCHURCH. i
WHITCHURCH. Brass Band.—In order to popularises the Wliit- charch Brass Band and place it on a firm basis the members have put their affairs into the hands of a local committee, and on Saturday evening a concert in aid of the lunds was given in the Central Schools, Mr J. H. Cory, J.P., presiding. There was a good attendance, and acceptable contributions were given by tne fol- lowing:—Mr Matthew George, elocutionist; Mr D. McNeil, comic singer; and Maaame F. Miles, Miss Mary Evans. Miss Cornwall, Miss Pengelley, Mr John Thomas, Mr Ivor Lewis, and Mr Reiple. The band also played several selec- tions.
MERTHYR.
MERTHYR. Fatal Result of an Accident.—On Monday John Moselev (27) died from the effects ol an accident in November last, when he fell over a ,garden wall I in Thomastcwn and fractured his spine.
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NEATH. ? Sudden Death.—On Monday evening John Boulton, who on Wednesday came to Neath to do some asnhalting vork at the Board Schools; Melyncrythan, had finished his aay s work and was arranging with a fellow-workiiaan a visit to the pleasure "fair when he fell on his side and died almost immediately. Boulton s home was at Bedminstsr, Bristol.
ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. Board of Guardians.—Mr Miller presided over a meeting of the board on Monday. Dr. Rees was appointed public vaccinator of liar and Llanrhystyd district. Mr Salmon gave notice of motion that two lady members from the Boardu'g-Out Committee be co-opted as members of tha board. This was the last meeting of the old board, and the usual votes of thanks were passed,
BRECON.
BRECON. Presentation to a South Wales Borderer.—At -1 the Barracks, on Monday, Private Thomas Allen, of the depot, South Wales Borderers, was pre- sented with a handsome briar pipe by the Brecon police, in recognition of assistance rendered by j him to Constable Edwards on the night of March 23rd, during an assault by a man named Price. I
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CARDIFF. ]
CARDIFF. Missing Jewellery.—At the Cardiff Police j Court on Saturday (before Alderman Beavan and Councillor John Jenkins) Harold Charles Phillips (22) was charged on a warrant for that he on the 16th of March, at the boror.gh of Cardiff, did feloniously steal three gold rings, two gold pins, and a pairofgoldsleevelink:valued at £ 35, the prop arty of William Evan Jones. Evi- dence of arrest was given By Detective Gretton, who said prisoner gave him an account while in the train at Guildford of the way in which he had disposed of the jewellery. Prosecutor, a shop assistant employed at Messrs Morgan, the Hayes,where ho is known as Bradford," owing, as he put it, to there being 4i so many Joneses engaged at the establishment, said prisoner was also employed there, and occupied with him the same bedroom. On Saturday witness found that his tI'd:ak wherein he kept his jewellery had been forced open with a hair brush, and that the jewellery, which he valued at £ 35, was missing, Miss Holbrook, employed at the Cardiff C-antle Hotel, Docks, said prisonsr came there on the 15th of last month and asked for drinks. She noticed that he had two scarf pins, and wore three rings on his hand. They chatted together, and prisoner asked her if she would like to have one of the pins, and she accepted it. Miss Nora O'Neil, recently employed at the Wenvoe Arms, Cadoxton, said prisoner presented her with a ring. Mr Louis Barnett's manager in Date-street stated prisoner pawned a ring at his shop, and Mr Benson, a pawnbroker's assistant, in Praed- street, Paddington, said prisoner had pawned with him a diamond ring, a pin, and gold sleeve- links. Prisoner was committed to take his trial at the Quarter Sessions. Alleged Wounding^ in Compton-street.— Catherine Ann Williams was charged with assaulting one Margaret Mcintosh on the head with a plate at 35, Comp- ton-street on the 5ih inst. Sergeant H. Thomas spoke to seeing prosecutrix lying on a bed in the house suffering from a wound on the top of her head, which, she stated, was inflicted by prisoner, who was then standing in the room. Prisoner replied, Yes, we both had a fight, and I did it in self-defence." On the application of the oolice, the Bench adjourned the case for a weet. Disorderly.—Alexander Brown (28) was charged with being disorderly and using obscene language in Portmanmoor-rcad on the 5th instant, and also with assaulting^ P.C. James Davies while-in the execution of his duty. The constable said prisoner was assaulting three men, who were crossing and recrossing the street to get out of his way. Witness took him into custody, whereupon he said if he could not fight the men he would fight him, which." added the constable, "he did to the best of his ability." Assistance had to be procured to take him to the police station. The Bench imposed a fine of 10s and costs, cr seven days. Alleged Theft of Bank Notes.—At the Cardiff Police Conrt on Saturday Benjamin Sully (45) and Dora i'rodio (34) were charged with stealing nine -15 Bank of England notes, the property of John Cunnington, at 144, Chris tina-ij/eet, on the 4th inst. Evidence of io-eafc was given by Detective Harris, and tho "Bench granted a remand until Tuesday nest. A Norwegian in Trouble.—Segvald Petersen (16), a Norwegian, was charged with stealing a silver watch and metal chain, value 26a, the'property of Hans Petersen from the fore- castle of the s.s. Lief at the East Bate Dock, Cardiff, on the 4th inst. It was stated that prisoner took the watch from a nail in the fore' castle and gave it to a strange woman he met iØ the street. He was committed to the Quarter Sessions. Travelling WUhont Tickets.—Cecil Wilson (1*1 and William Cooper (16) were charged wit" travelling on the Great Western Railway be* tween Bath and Cardiff without hawing previously paid their fares, and with intent to avoid pay^ ment thereof, on the 9th inst. A railway officia/ stated that prisoners were found in the department, of the Portsmouth express. They said they had walked from London to Bath an« bad no money in their pockets. They adde&- that they wanted to get to South Wales to saeN work. Inspector Durst on stated the lads sal" they intended to get down to the South Wale» coalfield, where they heard so much money made. Mr Devereaux said there could be doubt that the lads came in search of work- Cooper had formerly worked in a woollen factory in LIandyssuI. The Bench did not wish ta send prisoners to gaol and discharged them WttN a caution.
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. Theft of a Shirt.—At the Police Coarfc ()11 Saturday, two youths, named Fredericksiog and Lewis Charles Pitt, who had tramped to, Newport from Plymouth, were charged with the theft of a flannel" shirt from the garden hedge oi Lang-stone Cottage, Chepstow-road. Lewis toof the shirt, and when arrested was wearing it. fIf. was sent to prison for a month and Pitt for lQ days.
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BRIDGEND. Sheep Scab.—John Thomas, farmer, BotW8! was fined 30s for failing to report that his «heef was suffering from scab. Cruelty to Children.—William and Mary Ken< dall, of Maesteg, were committed for 14 days fol persistent crueltv to their children. Theft of a V.'atch.—William Sheran, C-asrau, Maesteg, missed his watch, which wok subsequently found in the possession of 3-* Timothy Begley, who was fined 40s. Assault on the Police.—Ben Morgan, Blaengarw, was fined 20s for being drunk disorderly, and sent clown for 10 days for assaU* ing P.C. Johnson.
j ] 'SWANSEA.
j SWANSEA. Charges cf Theft.—Robert John Nori&Iy Bethesaa-sfcreet, and Bertram Payne (16), Powel1' street, were charged with stealing some irols from the Central Dry Dock. Northly wsxs to hand the metal to Payne. Finos o I 2C« a-o« 5s were imposed on Northly and Payne raspejj* tively. Elizabeth Rogers and Mary (married), Treboeth, were charged with the dwelling-houEe of a widow named Eses and stealing a quantity of groceries. 31^ garet Gray (married) was charged with reccivi^ tho articles. Complainant said she left thd articles under her table while she went cut. returning everything was in disorder, groceries and other things were missing. P-v Phillips said the door bore signs of being foi'ce^ There were footmarks, and lie traced Rogers's house, where he found some ox goocls. Subsequently he went to the lioase* of | the other women, and they handed him mote the goods, and each of the women accused other. The case against Grov was The other women pleaded guifty, «,nd tlwy fined 40s each.