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----YNYSHIR MAINTENANCE CASE.
YNYSHIR MAINTENANCE CASE. ANOTHER WOMAN'S HUSBAND SUMMONED. AMUSING INCIDENTS. At Porth Police Court on Thursday, Eliza- beth Ann Hunt, Ynyshir, summoned Richard Hunt, alias John Williams, her husband, for non-maintenance. She had a baby in her arms 11 in the witness box. Her husband had deserted her three months ago. As soon as the defen- dant appeared in the box she exclaimed that he was not the right man. Defendant said that he had been summoned twice by the complain- ant for non-maintenance, and he did not an- swer the first, but when he had the second he thought he had better go to tile Court and ex- plain matters. He was a married man, and lived with his wife at Penrhiwfer. He did I not know the complainant. She had called at his house asking if her husband lodged there. He told her he did not, and he did not know him. Complainant caused a good deal of laughter by stating that the defendant was very touch like her husband in his feature, but her husband had no moustache. The Bench, after questioning the parties a good deal, remarked that it was a most extraordinary case, and the defendant, who evidently was the wrong man, had acted most stupidly in coming into court when he knew very well the summonses were not for him. Defendant remarked that the complainant herself had told him he would be summoned by her. His name was John Wil- liams, not Richard Hunt. Applicaat exclaimed, "My husband's name is Richard Hunt, but he is very much like my husband." Mr Jenkins asked defendant if his wife was in court. De- fendant replied she was not. Mr Jenkins: I want to get things as clear as possible; they are terribly mixed up now. I have never known j of such a case. It seems that it is only because your husband has no moustache you are not sure defendant is not the right man. (Laugh- tey-).-Defendant said he had two summonses in Lis pocket. (Renewed laughter).—Mr Lewis: You were foolish to notice them. Why did you not tell the police that you were not the man? —Defendant: I did; but he told me there would be a "catch warrant" against me if I did not go to court.—Dr Lewis: I believe you know where this woman's husband is and you are shielding him.—After some further remarks, Williams was told to go home to his wife. He was re- fused his expenses for the day. He left the court grumbling amid much laughter. The police were instructed to make further inquiries as to Hunt's whereabouts.
BREACH OF COLLIERY RULES.
BREACH OF COLLIERY RULES. I A PIPE IN THE PIT. On Thursday, at the Porth Police Court, John Williams, collier, employed at the Fern- dale No. 1 Pit, was summoned for having to- bacco pipe in his possession in his working place on the 12th inst. Defendant's "butty" found the pipe in a hole in a "cog" in the stall, and told the workman in the next stall to it. The matter s reported to the manager. Mr Thomas, manner of the colliery, stated that the defendant had admitted to him that it was his pipe but he had not taken it into the mine intentionally. It was an oversight entirely. Defendant had been employed at the works for over 25 years, and had borne an excellent char- acter. He did not believe the defendant in- tended to take the pipe underground, but the company had to prosecute in such cases. Mr Jenkins coincided with Mr Thomas, and re- marked that but for the good character given to the defendant the Bench would impose a heavy punishment. Defendant was fined £ 1.
A TYLORSTOWN MAN'S DEATH.
A TYLORSTOWN MAN'S DEATH. BOARDING A TRAIN IN MOTION. At the Cardiff Town Hall on Thursday Mr E. B. Reece (coroner) held an inquest over the body of David Edwards, of Tylorstown, who died early on Wednesday morning at the Car- diff Infirmary from injuries received at Tylors- town Station. Wm. Edwards, father of de- ceased, gave evidence of identification. His son, who had resided with witness at 93, East road, Tylorstown, was 26 years of age, and was painter by trade. Henry Edgar Reece, porter at Tylorstown Station on the Taff Vale Rail- way, said that at 12.6 on the morning of the 20th deceased and several companions arrived by train at Tylorstown, all getting out on the platform and standing near the train. The guard said to the group, "Any more going on?" No notice was taken, and the whistle blew for the train to start. As the train moved off one of deceased's companians made a dash into one of the carriages, the guard closing the door after him and getting into his own van. De- ceased then tried to join his companion in the train. Deceased was under the influence of drink, and missing his footing fell between the last carriage and the van. The guard put on the vacuum brake and stopped the train. De- ceased was got out from under the train, and Dr Morris soon arrived, and advised sending him to Cardiff Infirmary, whither he was ac- companied by witness and a police constable. Dr Pratt, house surgeon at the Cardiff Infir- mary, gave evidence as to the condition of the patient on his arrival at the institution, at which time he was unconscious, and in a state of collapse, due to the terrible injuries he had sustained. He died two hours later. After further evidence the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." The Coroner remarked that it was a very sad case, one of those for which drink was responsible.
ROBBING HIS "BUTTY."
ROBBING HIS "BUTTY." A MEAN COLLIER. On Thrsday, at the Porth Police Court (be- fore Messrs T. P. Jenkins, Drs Parry and Lewis, and Councillor D. Thomas) Aaron Mat- hewen, collier, was charged with stealing E2 9s 3d, the amount of wages due to Evan David Morris, a "butty" employed by him as a miner. The prosecutor Morris, who resides at Mountain road, Blaenllechau, had arranged with the prisoner to meet him on Saturday morning, 25th ult., near the offices of the Ferndale Col. liery, where they both worked, to have the wages due to them. The pay ticket was made out. in prisoner's name. Prisoner went to the pay office about 10 o'clock, and told Mr Rich- ards, the cashier, that as he wanted to go away by the 10.20 train he should like to have the money due to him. The office had not been opened, but the prisoner was paid to enable him to leave by train. He received Z 2s Id, and gave a receipt for it. He went away without paying the L2 9s due to his butty. P.C. Fudge, stationed at Ferndale, stated that he received the prisoner into custody at Abercam. In reply to the charge prisoner said he had given the money to Morris's butty, as he could not find Morris, but he did not know the man's name. Prisoner had told his landlady that he was, on leaving Ferndale, going to Somersetshire to work on his father's farm. In reply to-the Bench, Mr Richards, the cashier, said the com- pany bad not paid the prosecutor, and he did not think they were responsible. The prosecu- tor had made no application at the office for the money. Prisoner told the magistrates he was willing to pay the prosecutor the amount due to him. Mr Jenkins remarked that the prisoner had acted very meanly towards his fellow-workman. Prisoner was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour.
SCARLET FEVER IMPORTED FROM…
SCARLET FEVER IMPORTED FROM CAERPHILLY. At a meeting of the Ross Board of Guardians on Thursday, the chairman (Mr M. K. M. Power) presiding, Dr E. M. Knapp, medical officer of health, reported that scarlet fever had broken out at Spring Hearne, Walford-on-Wye, near Ross. It had been imported from Caer- philly, and every precaution had been taken to prevent it spreading.
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-°- PAN-CELTIC CONGRESS. REPORT OF THE IRISH DELEGATES TO THE EISTEDDFOD. A meeting of the Irish committee of the Pan- Celtic Congress was held on Friday at 3, West- land Row, Dublin. There were present Pro- fessor Cadic (in the chair), Mr R. J. O'Mulve- nin, M.A., Mr T. O'Neill Russell, Count Plun kett, hon. treasurer, and Mr E. E. Fournier, hon. secretary.—The delegates to the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales reported that the Cardiff festival had been of Pan-Celtic dimen- sions, and had been attended by representa- tives of all the five Celtic countries. The com- mittee's invitation to the Welsh Bardic Gor- sedd, conveyed by Lord Castletown, and sup- ported by the vice-president of the Highland Association and the president of the Manx Language Seciety, had been accepted, and that institution would attend next year's congress in state. Lord Castletown, president, and Mr Fournier, hon. sec., were appointed delegates to attend the Highland Mod in Edinburgh on Oct. 5th. The Dean of St. David's and the Arch- deacon of Carmarthen were added to the gen- eral committee, and Mr P. H. Pe&rse, Dublin, was nominated as a member of the Irish om- mittee.
Fashionable Wedding at Ystrad-Rhoadda.j
Fashionable Wedding at Ystrad-Rhoadda. The marriage of Miss Nellie Golding, fifth daughter of Mrs Golding, Tyntyla. road, Ys- trad Rhondda, to Mr Arthur Davies, boot-deal- er, Tylorstown, was solmenised at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Tylorstown, on Wed- nesday morning, the 20th inst. The bride was accompanied by her brother, Mr Fred Golding, Ystrad Rhondda, and was attended by three bridesmaids—Misses A. and Agnes Golding (sisters of the bride), and Miss Anna Davies, Tylorstown. The bride's gown was of white eordaroy cloth, trimmed with cream lace and insertion, with a large picture hat, trimmed with large drooping feathers, gold trimmings, and white chiffon, and orange colour flowers. ,The sisters were attired in grey with white silk trimmings, hats to match of fancy straw and white felt laden with white silk and plumes, Miss Davies was attired iu pale blue cloth, with picture hat to match of blue and gold, with white plumes. The Rev O. H. Hughes officia- ted. The bridegroom was supported by his bro- ther, Mr Job Davies, Tylorstown. After the ceremony the bridal party were conveyed in carriages to the residence of the bride's mo- ther, and included, together with the afore- mentioned, Mr David Evan Davies, Tvlor's Hotel, Tylorstown; Mr Morgan (grocer). Mr .A E. Williams (Jubilee Stores), Mr .J. E. Jones (grocer), and Mr Gomer Davies. all of Tylors. town. Mr Evan Morgan Evans. Aberdare, and Mr Samuel Kindom (organist of St. Stephens), Ystrad Rbondda. A reception was held at the bride's homo, Tyntyla road. Ystrad Rhondda, and amongst those already mentioned were the following guests —Misses Myfanwy and Emily Evans (of Evans' drapery establishment), Ys- trad Rhondda; Bessie Jones ("Free Press"), Mr and Mrs Mulvey, Penrhiwceiber; Mr and Mr Lewis (brothers-in-law and sisters of the Ibride, Miss S. A. Harries (niece of bride- groom), Miss Carrie Golding (sister of bride), Mrs Fred Golding (sister-in-law), Mrs Wat- kins, Arthur street, supervising, the bride'ti mother being unfortunately absent at the re- ception through indisposition. The toast to the bride and bridegroom was proposed in an ap- propriate speech by Mr David Evan Davies, Tylor's Hotel, and acknowledged by the bride- groom on behalf of himself and Mrs Davies. The happy pair left with the good wishes of a host of friends by the mid-day train for Lon. don, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was of grey cloth, with felt hat to match.
GALLANT RESCUE AT CILFYNYDD.
GALLANT RESCUE AT CILFYNYDD. A POLICEMAN'S BRAVE ACT. A plucky act was performed at Cilfynydd on Monday night by P.C. Ben Phillips, who, when seen by a reporter of this paper, gave, after much persuasion, the following unassuming aoc- count of his gallant deed:- "About 9 o'clock on Monday night I was stand- ing on the canal bridge when I saw a crowd of people rushing to the canal bank just below the Qilfynydd Public House, shouting here's a man drowning in the canal." I ran down the canal bank and saw a man struggling in the water, named Thomas Evans, haulier, 8, Jones street, Cilfynydd, and another undressed all but his shirt, a David Britton Jones, Wesleyan Cottage, Howell street, Cilfynydd, trying to get to him, but he found the water too deep, and gave it up. Another then jumped in from the other side. He again soon found himself in trouble, and had all his work cut out to save himself. The man was by this time sink- ing out of sight. We could only see the top of his head, so I threw off my tunic and helmet and swam to him, when I caught him by the arms. He put iis arms around my neck, and both of us went to the bottom. I struggled free from his grasp, caught him by the hair of his head, and swam with him to the side, and lifted him to the bank. He was then quite helpless, as one dead. Then we had a go at ambulance work. He soon came around, and his friends then carried him home. They told me that he had accidentally fallen in."
iVJustard and Cress.
iVJustard and Cress. ♦ Mr Vivian Thomas, the high bailiff of Ponty- pridd district, has left Tir-Mab-Ellis, and gone to live at Mwyndy, j'ontyclnun. 1 "Sir" General Grenfell, late Sirdar of the Egyptian troops and Governor of Malta, has kindly promised to give a war trophy to put up in St. Peter's Church, Pentre. Llantwit Baptist Chapel was on Sunday draped in black, out of respect to the memory of the old familiar figure of William Bowen, who was buried cn Thursday at Efail Isaf. The members of Calvary English Bajptist Chapel, Treforest, are about to celebrate their jubilee. We understand that the celebration will take the form of special preaching ser- vices. Pontypridd Town Clock is getting to be quite a cne-sidcd monitor. The "face" shown to- wards Mill street and St. Catherine street in the day time wears a dark frown at night. This is getting serious, for the ratepayers pay for a cheerful face. Mr James Roberts thought there were two sides to the muzzling order question. It was unfair to inflict such a terrible amount of cruel- ty upon the beasts. His little dog had cried like a child for a whole day after being muzzled. Tis ended the doggy discussion. As practically nothing has lately been heard hy the public, in this district, of Mr John Littlejohns, Ferndale, it is surmised that he is in close consultabion with Mr Chamberlain in trying to give effect to the warlike sentiments of "England against the world." People who complain that the quarry above Wood road, Pontypridd, is not fenced should remember that it is on private ground, more than the statutory distance of 50 yards from a highway, and that those who go to its alleged dangerous proximity are trespassers. It is somewhat stale now, to those who know it, yet tiier- Qr thousands who do not-bu-, it is quite true, that the Pontypridd District Coun- cillors who went to Mardy to see the effects of the drought on the reservoir were caught in a heavy shower, and came home "dripping wet." Music is becoming more and more popular in Pontypridd every day. The navvy who sang "Maggie Murphy's Home," as he trudged along Taff street, on Saturday night, was about as good a singer as the Merthyr woman who sang "Lead, kindly Light," in Pontypridd Police Court on the previous day. "Morien" got up early on Monday morning to go to Forest Uchaf to see the sun rasing over Eglwysilan Church, which is just opposite. But the rain fell, and the Druidic "watch" which has been kept up by Morien and others for about four thousand years, on the day of the autumn solstice, was a failure. A Treherbert friend writes: Will you kindly ask the question in your valuable journal if any- body can mention so singular a coincidenea as this?—I am driving' a horse and goods waggon for Mr Green, goods agent for the T.V.R. My fcorse is 17 hands high, 17 years old, 17 cwt. in weight, and the trolly he works in is 17 cwt. It is said that "Brynfab," the mountain bard of Eglwysilan, is going to contribute some en- glynion on "Ceulanydd" to the "Free Press." Any composition from the pen of the author of "Y Bardrt ixwladgarol" will be accorded a welcome by the readers of this journal, for the Sttrick Shepherd was not more popular in his own home than "Brynfab" is among those who know him best. DAVID MORGAN" Familv Grocer & Provision Merchant, 11. Market Street, Pontvpridd, for Partners' Dairy Butter. ]/ A good sound Fam'lv as, if4 Best Br -Tids of Tinaed Goods. 4909 Gossip says that some cattle on the hills between Senghenydd and Pontypridd perished from thirst during the recent drought. Surely, it cannot be true, for the distance is not so great as to prevent farmers from seeing to the needs of their stock, and supplying them with water when the streams run dry. It would be interesting to hear if there are any genuine ca-es in support of the gossip. The old firm IpHis the wa." What ,Id Firm P Why. F NNKLL'S of course There was a discussion among the "Boys of the Village," a few nights ago, in the bar par- lour of a Pontypridd hotel, as to whether this country was justified in going to war. So forcibly did the arguments become that, when outside, a little later, two of the debaters tried war on a small scale. One of them sustained a black eye. The only consolation he had it subsequent cooler moments was based upon Martin Tupper's idea that "In the land of the blind the one-eyed is a king." "You can SEE with half an eye" that FRANK THOMAS ("My Hatr,") sells the best 3/9 Rat, Preaching at St. Peter's on Sunday, the Vicar of 3 stradyfodwg alluded to the new hoardings and indecent posters exhibited near the Ystrad station. He said he thought it was a scanda- lous thing that tradesmen for the sake of in- creasing their dividends as owners of bill post- ing stations should be allowed to shock the feelings of the whole population by such an ex- hibition. la the course of a converastion with a reporter on the matter a few days ago the Vicar expressed his surprise that the whole population did not rise and demand that such a thing should be removed from their sight.. For Beat and Cheapest Working Boots at 3e lld 4 a #3d, 4s lid. and 5 lid, go to Davies, FREE PRKSS Buildings, 23, TatT street, Pontypridd. 4716 A Porth wedding party, after leaving the Superintendent Registrar's Office, wont to a neighbouring restaurant for breakfast. There was merriment and there were compliments, and one of the guests astonished the company with the following conundrum, in the form of a recitation: — "1 am small, I am siender-as light as a fly, And yet all the strength of your fingers defy; For weak as you think me, such power have I, I can tie such a knot as you cannot tmtie; Though, if any knew how, there are many would try." After several attempts at guessing, it was discovered that the man was speaking of a "wedding ring." Seeing that the reciter was a man with a tendency to baldness, another wag cf the party saw an opportunity for retaliation, and he asked: —"What lock is that which no liurglar can pick?" and, getting no answer, In explained, "A lock from a bald head." Every- body laughed except the reciter of the wedding- ring conundrum, who declared that such jokes were calculated to bring his grey hairs with sor- row io the grave. The Pontypridd Coachbuilding Company (prize winners for carriages) are now doing and are prepared to undertake the best class of work in thA tr-ule; carriage trimming? a speciality. Bhowmnns are now open.-CaNagFi w. rks, Morgan street, Pontypridd. 4526
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ELECTION OF A SUCCESSOR TO…
ELECTION OF A SUCCESSOR TO THE LATE DR H. N. DAVIES. On Wednesday last, the employees at the Lewis Merthyr Colliery Company's Bertie and Trevor Pits, Hafod, held a universal vote for the selection of a successor to the late Dr H. N. Davies, who had for a large number of years being the medical practitioner to the cel- lieries. There were supposed to be several can- didates casting sweet glances at the vacant ap- pointment, but the men, however, by a large majority of 508, decided to engage Dr Joyce, son-in-law of the lata Dr Davies, as medical officer to the collieries. This is a wise decision, an,. Dr Joyce is, we believe, worthy of the posi- tion, and capable of carrying out the onerous duties attached to the appointment.For several years previous to the decease of Dr Davies, he had spent his time as one of the sentor assist- ants at Porili and Hafod, therefore he intimate- ly knows most of his patients, and they know him. It is a large practice, one which necessi- tates the helo of several assistants, and we hope that with the co-operation of his staff. Dr Joyce, will he able to give as great a satisfac- tion as he did in the past.
MARRIED PEOPLE
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TEMPERANCE MEETING AT HAFOD. On Wednesday evening last a public temper- ance meeting was held at tlie Bethel Chapel Vestry, Hafod, when Mr James Roberts, Brad- ford, and Mr Garrett, London, attended and delivered lectures on the Band of Hope and Temperance questions. The Rev John Wil- liams, Congregational minister, Hafod,officiated as chairman, and after a brief address he called upon Mr James Roberts to address the meeting. Mr Roberts gave a lengthy speech dealing with the horrors of the drink traffic and its effects upon our country. He dipped deeply into facts and statistics proving the worthiness of the temperance cause and the unworfchiness of the other. He had, he said, been a tee- totaller for over forty years, and gave a great many interesting and yet sad experiences gained while travelling up and down the coun- try lecturing for the cause. He said that in the early part of the Queen's reign, people firmly believed that men who drank intoxicants were better and healthier men than abstainers, but now that fallacy has been exploded, and many of our Insurance Societies have long since recognised the fact, and in many cases have allowed reductions in the cases of teetotallers, whereas on the other hand in the matter of those connected with the liquor traffic, their Insurance premiums have been increased by pounds. At the request of the lecturer, the audience at this point sang the old hymn "Aber. ystwyth" to the Welsh words. Mr Garrett of London, followed and be expressed himself de- lighted with the singing. He had he said only heard a Welsh hymn being sun^ on one previous occasion, and he assured ^audience he so thoroughly appreciated the singing that he would not eas'ly forget it. He confined his address chiefly to children of the Band of Hone present and gave instructive little tales with morals^ for the benefit of Ihe voung hopefuls. He tr;ed to instil into their minds 111e horrors of intemperance, and of the. necessity of coun- teracting its evil influences bv ^joininc and bein^ faithful members of the Band of Hope. A hearty vote of thnb. on the motion of the chairman, was accorded the lecturers, and after the termination of the meeting the lecturers re- turned to Cardiff, where they are dcle^.fes at the annual United Kingdom Band of Hope Union Conference now being held at Cardiff.
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PATENTS. This Weekly List of applications for patents is compiled by WILLIAM J. MUNDEN, of 75, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Editor of Th* Inventor's Assistant. This journal is the only one published en- tirely in the interests of Inventors. It is issued m onthly, price One Penny or six months' sub- scription, post free, Ninepence. 18359, September 11th, Daniel Forbe, and Herbert Alfred Burleigh, Bristol. A process of gilding silvering and broning on cardboard, mill-board, and other substances. 18,445, September 13th, Daniel Griffiths, 5, Montrose Avenue, Redland, Bristol. An im- proved method of applying braking power to the moving portions of cycles and other ve- hicles. 18,538, September 14th, John McSintock,Bris- tol An improveed protective paint for ship's bottoms and and other steel work. 18,616, September 15th, Robert Cooke Sayer, 11, Clyde Road, Redland, Bristol. Improve- ments in boiling and evaporating water. 18,709, September 16th, George Henderson Hopkins, Bristol. Improvements in bicycles. 18,720, September 16th, David John Morgan, 28, Porthkerry Road, Barry, Glamorganshire. Manipulating of brake blocks for railway trucks wagons, or carriages from either side. 18,746, September 16th, Alfred John Das- combe Payne, and Albert Henry Payne, 17, Castle Street, Bristol. Improvements in the construction of folding seats.
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Sanitary Condition of Pontypridd.
Sanitary Condition of Pontypridd. COMMENTS UPON THE MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dealing with the present sanitary condition of Pontypridd, the "Public Health Engineer" this week says: "It is true that the District Council have a staff of two energetic inspectors ( who devote their whole time to reporting, and, as far as they can, remedying existing nui- sances; it cannot also be denied that in the lay- ing down of a complete system of main sewers and in the provision of public slaughterhouses, a commendable public spirit has been shown. But there is still no hospital for the isolation of infectious cases, though we are glad to learn that a site has been decided upon; nor does there appear to be in Pontypridd any steam disinfector, and the house refuse is ap- parently "tipped" on to the nearest land avail- able. Now that the Pontypridd Waterworks Company have a storage capacity of some 220 million gallons, it is disheartening to hear of a scarcity of water, but such, according to Dr Howard Davies, was the case in 1898, and a similar experience is being felt during the pre- sent drought. Last year, not only was there scarcity, but at some periods the water was not fit to drink, according to the report of the medical officer, who writes in this connection, "Owing to the failure of the company to sup- ply the district with sufficient water, the whole district, more or less, had to suffer from the effects of improper and inadequate flushing of the public sewers. With an adequate and abundant supply of water, I maintain that the offensiveness of the emanations from the man- holes in the streets should be reduced to a minimum.
Threatening to Shoot a Camekeeper.
Threatening to Shoot a Camekeeper. POACHERS AT EGLWYSILAN MOUNTAIN MINERS BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES. On Monday, at the Ystrad Police Court- bsfore Councillors D. W. Davies, E. H. Davies, and Mr D. Thcmas-Alexander Powell, sinker, and William Powell, tnnberman, Senghenydd, were brought up in custody and charged with threatening to kill Donald Harries, game- keeper to Dr Hamlen Williams, Fairfield, by shooting him. Mr James Phillips, solicitor, Pontypridd, prosecuted, and Mr W. P. Nicholas defended. Dr Hamlen-Williams first gave evidence. He deposed that on Friday, the 15th inst., between 1 and 2 o'oiock mid-day he and the gamekeeper Donald Harries were on the Hvaydd Mayo Mountain near Eglwysilan out shooting. In- formation was given him that two shots were heard, and two men were seen with dogs in another part of the ground, evidently in search of game. He told the gamekeeper Harris Xo go m pursuit of the men. Harries divested himself of his belt and did so. Whilst Harries was away he used a binocular glass. He saw the latter defendant John Williams was carry- ing a gun and Alexander had stick. Both were attired in tweed suits. His keeper re- turned in about ten minutes and appeared to be in an axcited state. He made o compla'n^ about the two men ,and in consequence of the complaint the police were communicated with- complaint the police were communicated with- Prosecutor stated in evidence that when be got up to the men he found they had two dogs, one a fox terrier and the other a sheep dog. III" followed them to Pantydrain House. At the cross-road he saw a roadman named AbrahaiO Morgan, who recognised the both men. Øe followed them to the bottom of another lDeø dow. William was carrying a gun and Alex- ander had a stick. He asked prisoners who had given them permission to shoot on that land. William muttered something in reply- He (witness) then seized him by the coat, but he jumped back, pulled back the two triggers of his double-barrelled gun, raised it to bis shoulder, pointed it at him, and threatened to blow his b-y brains out if he touched biØl. Witness put up his hand and asked him not to shoot him. Prisoner kept his gun to his shofll" der until witness walked away. The other prisoner held up a stick and threatened to strike him. He was frightened a little, Q11tl went back to Dr Williams and lodged a com- plaint. A warrant was taken out for prison- ers' arrest. Cross-examined, witness said that on the fol- lowing Tuesday Alexander was brought out of the pit to the colliery office. Witness then said, "He is not the man," meaning the man that had pointed the gun at him. He said that to P.C Stibbs. A. Morgan, roadman under the Pontypridd Council, identified prisoners as being the per- sons he had seen on the day in question. P.C. Stibbs stated that Alexander, in reply to the charge when arrested, stated that be was not guilty. Witness then went to the fecuse and obtained the gun now produced- Prisoners were both married and living at the same house. William admitted outside the Court that day that it was his gun. P.C. Summerhill said he arrested the prison- er William Powell at the Graig Ddll Hotel, Dinas, on Wednesday. In reply to the cbaTge he said, "I never was there; I know nothing about it." The prisoner Alexander, when examined bY Mr Nicholas, stated that as he was workiog nights he was in bed from six in the morning until five in the evening on the date of the alleged offence. He called his wife and sister- in-law, who supported the statement. The magistrates said they were quite cøn vinced that prisoners were there, and h°u11 them over in a sum of £ 20 each to keep peace for six months and two sureties of Plo each. I
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