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IN BOTTLES—2/9, 4/6. & 11/ 4"1 ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE, PONTYPRIDD. JL £ yAGER0RS MESSRS. TRENCHARD ANB^ JON||. Saturday, September 30th, last night of the magnificent play, "ONE OF THE BRAVEST." Monday, October 2nd, and during the week, special engagement of Mr Henry Rutland, supported by the celebrated leading actress. Miss Ellen Beverley, and powerful Company, in the latest successful drama- THE WOMAN IN BLACK, As produced at the Standard Iheatre, London. Time of opening and prices as usual. No smoking, bad language, or indecent conduct allowed inthis recognised place of amusement. Booking office at Messrs Thompson & Shackell, •f.JK — *000 Monday, October 9th, "NO MAN'S LAND." TO CAPITALISTS, INVESTORS, PROPERTY OWNERS AND OTHERS. FERNDALE, THE RHONDI A FlCa VALLEY, GLAMORGANSHIRE. HIGHLY-IMPORTANT SALE of LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES, situated in the most important centre of the Town of Ferndale, together with 12 FULLY-PAID £ 5 SHARES in the FERNDALE GASLIGHT AND COKE AND WAT1R WORKS COMPANY, LTD. MB ARTHTTR S T LUCAS has been favoured with instructions by the Trustees of the Estate cf the late Mr. Alfred Jepson and others to offer for BALE by PUBLIC AUCTION at the Commercial Hotel, Ferndale (subject to such conditions as shall then and there W nrodicedl rn Wednesday, the 4th day of October, 1899. at 7.30 o'clock in the event^ precisely, TWENTY VALUABLE LEASEHOLD DWELLING-HOUSES, together with SHARES, ud in the following Lots:— XE' Term .( Lease. A s d. £ s. d. Lot I—No. 9, Union-street, Ferndale 14 6 0 "apSTiM?"1 1 1 0 Lot 2—No. 18 do. do 1J jj 0 do. 1 1 0 L«t 3—No. 27 do. do 14 6 0 do. J } J Lot 4—No. 34 do. do. 14 6 0 do. 110 Lot 5-No. 19, Frederick-street, Ferndale, with the Stables and Ccach-bouse at the rear 98 years from 25th thereof 22 15 0 day of Dec., 1872 0 1^9 Lot e—No. 20, Frederick-street, Ferndale 14 19 0 do. 0 11 11 Lot 7—No. 24 do. do. 16 8 0 do. 0U 9 Lot 8—No. 25 do. do. 16 8 0 do. 0 119 Lot 9—No. 19, North-street, Ferndale 15 12 0 98 years from February & April, 1882 0 13 3 Lot 1C—No. 20 do. do 15 12 0 do. 0 13 3 Lot 11-No. 21 do. do 15 12 0 do. 0 W 3 Lot 12—No. 22 do. do 15 12 0 do. 0 13 .> Lot 13—No. 23 do. do 15 12 0 do. 0 13 3 Lot 14—No. 24 do. do 15 12 0 do. j> 13 j* 15 No 25 d do 15 12 0 do. 0 13 3 Lot 16—No! 26 »«■ f 15 « 0 do. 0 W £ Lot 17—No. 27 do. do 15 12 0 do. 0 lrf a Lot 18—No. 28 do. do 15 12 0 do. 0 13 Lot 19—No. 29 do. do 15 12 0 do 0 13 3 Lot 20—No. 30 do. do 1«> 12 0 do. 0 U v. io *bc vt loupes a r* sustaritiaily built, ar.d are all let to respectable tenants, who pay the* rent* monthly 1 he property tffers itself as a first-class investment to small capitalists 4,1(1 _y^uR FULLY-PAID £ 5 SHARES in the Ferndale Gas Light and Coke and Water Works Company, Limited. 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NOTES AND COMMENTS.
NOTES AND COMMENTS. .0 Although the candidates, and expected candi- dates, for seats on the next Ystrad School Board are acting the part of "Bre'r Rabbit" in "lying low and saying nuffin," it is well-known that preparations are being made, in most places, for a lively time. The official notices have already been issued by the Returning Officer, Mr E. C. Spickett, to the effect that nominations must be in hand by 4 o'clock on the 2nd of October; the withdrawals may be sent in up to 4 o'clock on the 6th, and that the election will take place on the 14th. Now, the question on everybody's lips is, how many can- didates will there be for the fifteen seats? --0- France is the cynosure of all eyes just now, and it will be interesting to Welshmen to know that there is a new indictment of French coloni- zation in the work which Mr Herbert Vivian has recently written on "Tunisia." It is mainly a brightly-written book of impressions, and the author gives his impression of the mlue of the French colonization—"mission of civilisation" is the correct term, of course-in these words: "Practically, the chief form which French colonization has taken so far has been little more than a species of camp-following. Wher- ever a French garrison establishes itself a num- ber of tawdry shops, rough eating-houses, and dismal places of entertainment creep into exist- ence. No doubt the proprietors rapidly enrich themselves by the sale of inferior goods at prices calculated to repay them for the burthen of expatriation; and if this satisfies the aspira- tions of French expansion, there is no more to be said." -0- What a variety of news we get as to the Transvaal question from Welshmen who reside in and around Johannesburg. Pontypridd men have already expressed themselves about the capitalist war cry, and now, another writer, in a letter sent home last week, says: "Old Kru- ger seems to be a hiard nut to crack, but I should like to see the end one way or another. For my own Interest I would prefer not seeing England take over the country, as the result would be disastrous to the working men on the Rand. In Australia or any other country over which England holds away wages gradually diminish uutil a. living wage only can be got. That is my chief reason for saying that I do not understand the working men of the Rand making such a fuss over the franchise, as it is only capitalists who will have anything to gain." Licensing Day was, as it usually is, a day of great things in Pontypridd, as one could easily am on Wednesday morning when barristers, solicitors, temperance deputations, publicans, sightseers, and admirers of oratory, came troop- ing into the town. There does not, however, seem to have been any special feature to note i l the proceedings, for the combatants who are defeated in one Licensing Session live to rtfight their battles o'er again." The applications that have been refused are, of course, done for until next year; but, where licences have been gran- ted, the opponents will have another opportuni- ty of trying conclusions with the successful applicants, when the question of confirmation come to be discussed before, and with, the County Licensing Committee at Cardiff. Neath used to be the rendezvous of the disputants,but the venue has now been changed to the Welsh Metropolis, and pending the meeting, some pal- pitating bosoms will doubtless be alternately filled with hopes and fears. a Caerphilly's noted leaning tower indicates a tendency on the purt of the ancient town to go outside the "strict line" in more than one re- spect. We have two examples of the effects of that tendency in the meetings of the School Board and District Council held this week. In the case of the last-named authority, the elee-1 tion of an officer furnished an opportunity for going outside what may be termed a routine programme. We are not thinking of the can- didates at all, but of the actions of the Council in making and un-making an appointment at the same meeting. As to the other spending authority," one can only say, it has been very quiet of late, and the "divarshon" created by a teacher's protest against individual members' intereference gave the loophole for sharp words, just sufficient to take this Board, for 'the day, like the old leaning tower, a trifle out of the perpendicular. -0- And even the bridge at Pontypridd station is to be finished. Sunday, the 1st of September, will be a memorable day, if it were only for the closing of High street, but more especially for the decided step which that involves in the pro- gress of the new station. Foot-passengers will have the option on that day of passing around the sub-way, or going round the old Rolling Mill path, or journeying through Treforest, or jog up and down the Tramroad past the Barry station. Why, the novelty of the situation will be sufficient repayment for the trouble. -0-- On Sunday, the new minister, Rev R. B. Jones, Llanelly, commenced his pastorate at Salem Baptist Chapel, Porth. He preached morning and evening, and was highly apprecia- ted. The congregation at both services was exceedingly large. In fact, the immense chapel was crowded. Salem is a place for a good audi- ence, and will be an attractive centre. In the morning the text was most appropriate to the occasion. It was Romans xv. 29: "That when I come unto you I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ." The sub- ject in the evening was "Boasting in the Cross." Mr Jones commences his pastorate here under very favourable circumstances—a large church, a large audience, a central posi- tion, and a populous district. He has been very successful in the past. May his future be equally prosperous.
MR ALFRED THOMAS. M.P. VISITS…
MR ALFRED THOMAS. M.P. VISITS AMERICA. Mr Alfred Thomas, M.P. for East Glamorgan and chairman of the Welsh Parliamentary party, sailed on Tuesday from Liverpool on board the Servia on a trip to America, where he will probably remain a month.
MEMS ON MEN 4ND OTHER THINGS.
MEMS ON MEN 4ND OTHER THINGS. BY THE MYSTERY. I have received the following letter from a gentl-eman who signs himself "One of the Un- paid I insert portions of it, as there are parts rather too strong for publication. He says: — "Can you in any way enlighten me as to the mystery of the bills incurred by the military during the strike having not yet been settled, although about 12 months have now elapsed since they left the town? I hear that one indi- vidual has received his money, and should like to know why he should be favoured more than others. I have made frequent application for the account, and can get no satisfactory an- swer, Surely, whoever is responsible in the matter cannot expect those who had soldiers billited on them for the protection of life and property should have to bear the whole of the expenses incurred." There are other passages of a somewhat per- sonal character, which, of course, I have omit- ted, The only advice I can give to "One of the Unpaid" is to make an application to one of the Great Unpaid to extricate him from his difficulty. At last there is a probability of the much needed new station making a little more satis- factory progress, An army of men on Saturday night were busily engaged like so many en- thusiastic vandals pulling up platforms, knock- ing down walls, and in other ways disporting themselves in gigantic efforts of apparent de- struction. I say apparent advisedly, for by morning one could see how well organised the work had been, two new spans being placed on the brickwork of the new bridge. I was told by one of the workers that the reason things had been delayed was In order to enable the foundations to thoroughly settle down. a The bustle of the men was in contrast to the idle apprentice I beard of the other day. Find- ing he would not work, his father arranged a mock funeral indicating him as a worthless member of society; placing him in a coffin with holes bored through for breathing room. A procession was formed to the cemetery. He had been removed from his bed as usual fast asleep, but the jolting on the journey awoke him. and naturally he yelled for help for all he was worth. A neighbouring squire passing on horseback asked the meaning of it all, and on hearing the explanation offered to give the lazy one another chance, and proposed he should dig a three acre field of potatoes by way of a start. "Can't I find a substitute?" asked the animated corpse. "Certainly not," the squire replied. Then," said the weary one, "proceed with the funeral." You don't believe it? Well, I assure you the anecdote is founded on fact. .0-- The siege of Fort Chabrol, as everyone knows, has been raised. A dozen or 20 fanatic Royal- ists having defied the authority of the whole of the French nation.Of course, y ra have read the details in the daily papers, but !¡ ridiculous. aspect of the affair is the anv~>Trat, of force brought o bear to quen the revolutionary ar- dour of a handful of half-starved fanatics. Early in the afternoon the appearance of the colonel and two majors of the Republican Guard, the Prefect of Police, the colonel of the fire brigade, Me Pol je commissary, and M. Cochefert showed that the crisis was at hand. The ordinary fowJe on duty was strengthened by detachments of reserve police and Republican guards, mounted and on foot. In addition to these 200 engineers, with 20 waggons, were in readiness at the Nouville France barracks. Two ambulance waggons were stationed at the cor- ner of the Cite d'HauteviIl« and the Rue des Messageries. All the approaches to Fort Chab- rol were blocked, a cordon of police and troops three deep was drawn in the Rue de Chabrol, and there was a force of ouble this strength just in front of the Grand Occident. Mean- while further reinforcements were constantly arriving. By four o'clock the entire mounted section of the Republican Guard was in line in the Rue des Messageries. The Prefect of police then gave orders for the whole of the Rue d'Hauteville to be closed from the Rue Lafayette to the 'Cite d'Hauteville, and no one, not even the holders of police passes, was allowed through. Several cabs, each with three detectives inside, left the Cite d'Haute- ville, and drew up in the Rue de Chabrol. Some excitement was caused by the appearance of a detachment of firemen with all their appliances, besides a fire-engine and four escape ladders. The men were in their working uniform, ex- cept that they did not wear their helmets. -0- This large force succeeded in making "one" prisoner of war, viz., M. Guerin; the other 13 valiant defenders of "the cause" returning quietly to their homes. M. Guerin will be tried in a French court of injustice, and the curtain rung down on one of the greatest forces of modern times. Poor old France, no wonder she has had no less than 12 changes of govern- ment, in dieffrent forms, during the last cen- tury or so. --0- From this mimic battlefield one naturally turns his thoughts seriously across the water to South Africa. The present suspense will b ended in a short time, but if we are to believe the press telegrams the exodus of Brit'shers will leave verv few in the Transvaal, to wom the proposed frarr-hise can be extended. How- ever. I am not much of a politician, and very willingly leave +0 others the expreMwn of irre- sponsible opinions; why they cannot wait the course of events like sensible people i* to me THE MYSTERY.
Curious Aspects of the " Doctors'…
Curious Aspects of the Doctors' Question" STRANGE FEES PAID. We have heard of "Doctors' disputes" in col- liery district, and they are on the increase, but the form of the fee payable seldom varies where the money can be so conveniently "kept back" in the office, as it is in the Rhondda Val- leys. It is not so everywhere, if we may judge from the article in "Cassell's Saturday Journal," under the heading, "Paid, but not with money." "It is quite true," said a London doctor to the writer, "that medical men sometimes receive their fees in strange forms. I cannot say that my own experience in this direction is very large; indeed, I should often be glad if some 01 my patients were to offer some substitute for the coin of the realm which I shall never see. A friend of mine once made an excellent haul in this way. One of the his patients, who earned a precarious living as a bookmaker, had owed him a small account for two or three years, and, in fact, had been 'written off' as a bad debt. One day the doctor and patient chanced to meet, and the bookmaker, who was a little elevated, said, with a drunken leer, I say, doctor, if ever you want to see the colour of your money, take my tip and put a sovereign on for the Cesarewitch and another on for the Cambridgeshire.' I forget the names of the horses; at any rate,, my friend, who was a bit of a sportsman himself, fol- lowed the man's advice, and actually won the double event, settled the account, and put about E20 into his pocket. Such strokes of for- tune rarely come our way, but I have heard of one case which brought more luck even than the bookmaker's tip. A North London doctor had been attending the family of a City clerk for a year or more, and, as the clerk's illness had cost him his berth, there was small chance of the bill being paid. The clerk, who was as honest as he was unfortunate, was very much distressed at the prospect, and frankly said, "I have nothing in the world beyond these few sticks, and I see no hope of paying you unless you will take a few shares I have in a gold mine which has helped to ruin me. There is no market for them now, but some day they may recover.' The doctor took the certificate solely to satisfy the patient, and quickly for- got alL about it. Some months later it occurred to him to look up the shares in his morning paper, and, to his amazement, he found there was a market for them at 19s 6d to 20s 6d. They were Lisbon-Berlyu shares, by the way. He promptly sold the shares—100 of them- and his bill was paid four times over; but, though he sought his old patient diligently to restore the surplus to him, he never found him."
FATALITY AT LLETTY SHENKIN…
FATALITY AT LLETTY SHENKIN COLLIERY. KILLED ON RESUMING WORK. An inquest was held on Monday at the Far- mers' Arms, Cwmbach, before Mr R. J. Rhys, coroner for North Glamorgan, touching the death of Jeremiah Thomas, 23, Bridge Row, Cwmbach, aged 61, who waaikdlled on Friday at the Lletty Shenkin Colliery. His son-in-law, Thomas Thomas, gave evidence of identifica- tion, and said the deceased was a collier, but bad not worked for a long time. Three months ago he worked a short time as a labourer, but had not worked since till Friday afternoon. Charles Jones, master ostler at the colliery, said deceased went down the pit with him on Friday at 3 o'clock. He took him to the stable. Henry Evans, a collier, said that he was passing near the stable on his way out at 4.15 p.m., when about seven yards from the parting of the stable on the pit side he found deceased. His leg had been crushed. He told him he had lost his light in the stable, and had gone to look for it, and was caught by the journey. The journey had then passed ten minutes or a quarter of an hour. The road was not narrow there. Deceased when working as a collier used to work in the lower seam. He helped to bring the deceased out. He died as soon as he got on the pit top. David Jones, the rider of the journey, who did not come to the inquest for over a quarter of an hour after the time he was summoned, was asked by the Coroner when he came into the room at a quarter to ten, why he was late? Witness smilingly replied, "I slept rather late."—Mr Rhys: That is no excuse, and don't you think so either. Witness said he rode at the tail end of the journey, but felt nothing, neither did he hear any cry. The Coroner then told him he might go and finish his sleep. After hearing the evidence of Mr John Peile, the manager of the colliery, a verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.
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ROYAL CLARENCE THEATRE. The boards of the Clarence Theatre are, this week, occupied by "One of the Bravest." Mr Charles McCarthy, with a crowd of well-selec- ted, capable, and clever actors, dispense fun and' laughter to crowded audiences. The piece is a very sensational one, and well worth seeing. The first act is a realistic scene of Brooklyn by moonlight, and contains much fun, sensation, and pathos. The second scene is also a sensa- tional one; in it occurs the fire scene in which Larry Howard make a gallant rescue, and the villain makes an appearance at an inconvenient moment when the heroine is alone and unpro- tected. The third act is introduced, and takes place in one of the opium dens of New York. The actors are well trained, and include Mr Charles McCarthy as "Larry Howard," a part which is played to perfection; Mr William Cronin (the prince of Irish female impersona tor) as "Mrs Grogan;" Miss Florence Chase as "Mrs Heath," the heroine, a part which Miss Chase ably sustains; Mr Leonard Booker as the viltanous "Rufus Ward." The Tiger, wno does "Rufus'" dirty work "'cause its exciting; Baby Florence, whose singing, acting, and dancing is a feature of the play, and "Rats by Master Malcolm, wbose songs are really funny and clever. The play is well worth a visit. One is continually in transitory stage. Fun fol- lows sensation; pathos follows fun, and so on, and from beginning to end the piece is continu- ally punctuated by bright aad catchy songs. For next week Mr Tom Jones announces the special engagement of Mr Henry Rntlan;! sun- ported by the celebrated leading aclress, Mif=s Ellen Beverley, nnrl a speciallv selected rom- nanv in that phenomenally successful dramn, "The Woman in Black,' with new ccenpry. mech- anical and novel effects, and tableaux, a-? nro- tlnced at the Standard Theatre London. New and original music has been specially composed 'ud arranged for this production by Carl lin. of the Theatre Royal, Leicester. Them is "o doubt, but that this stronz company will be "rlmirhly!;nrpoTt.I'd by the play-going public.
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The Unfenced Quarry near Wood…
The Unfenced Quarry near Wood Road, Pontypridd. A correspondent writes :— Now that the excitement of the last accident at the Tower street quarry is over, we shall I hear nothing more until some unfortunate in- dividual is either killed or maimed for life again. tl is truly criminal that such a death- trap, so near the highway, and in such a popu- lous district, should be left unfenced as it is. Who are the responsible persons. It is about time that the Council stepped in and put an I end to such a state of affairs.
Interesting Presentation at…
Interesting Presentation at Ynyshi«\ • On Tuesday evening a most interesting pre- j sentation meeting was held at Saron Chapel, Ynyshir. Rev E. C. Davies, the respected pastor of the church, presided over a crowded attendance. The recipient was Mr John How- ells, the condctor of the Saron children's choir for many years. Mr Howells has discharged is important duty for such a time, and with such success that the presentation was quite a spontaneous movement by the parents of the children. After an interesting address by the ciairman, a capital selection of songs, and other items, were gone through. Songs were given by Miss M. A. Griffiths, Miss Maggie Da- vies, Missive Moore, Mrs J. Ablett, Mr lemn Griffiths, Mr E. Morgan, Mr B. Lewis, 7L J^Gnffiths> Mr T" Kemp, Mr E. J. Rees, and Mr Gwilym Thomas, the veteran vocalist. The Saron children's choir, under the conduc- rship of Mr J. Howells, sang capitally. The nyshir Ladies' Choir, under the capable con- ductorship of Mr D. B. Davies, an old and I I iriea musician, gave several renderings, which elicited loud applause. The Ynyshir Male Voice Choir, conducted with precision by Mr J. Jenkins, also contributed to the pleasure of the evening. Special mention should be made of Miss Edith James, who presided at the piano in a graceful and capable manner. Miss James is always ready to give her services for any good object. Recitations were given by Mr E. Thomas, Miss Thomas, and Miss Rosser. Miss Rees, Manchester House, handed Mr Howells an oil painting and a purse of gold. Mr How- ells suitably responded. A feature of the even- ing was an excellent speech by Mr William Wil. lams, of Gynor Place, a prominent and highly respected inhabitant of the place. It is inter- esting to note that the Saron children's choir took part in the last National Eisteddfod at Car- diff, and although they did not get the prize, their performance was very creditable. At present the choir is a large one, and Mr Howells continues to labour enthusiastically with the- children. We wish every success to this gentle- man in his good work.
DREYFUS PARDONED.
DREYFUS PARDONED. AN ILLOGICAL FRENCH COURSE. Dreyfus has been pardoned. It was an ilko-, 4al thing to do, and it is an illogical thing to say. A man cannot be pardoned for that which he did not commit. But assuming Drey- Ifus to have been guilty of the crime charged against him, then e ccmmitted an offence un- pardonable by the laws of other countries than France. He has, however, been tried by uni versal opinion, as well as by the Rennes Cburt- martial, and the world believes him innocent, and regards him as a martyr. It is well enough understood also, eren in France, that he W been made a scapegoat for the misdeeds of others, and the latest inquiry into his case wa9 obviously conducted by the prosecution, not lwith a desire to do justice to the prisoner, but to save the so-called "honour" of the Army- an infamous proceeding that has defeated it- self, seeing that the military men who brought false charges against the persecuted officer, and those other military men who, in awe of their superiors, voted for conviction, have everywhere condemned in their turn as having committed "the crime of the century." And now the State has intervened with a "pardon," and the victim is a free man again. This does not wipe out the wrong that has been done him. The Court of Revision would do something in this direction by annulling the verdict at Rennes as being contrary to the evidence, but the case may not now go forward. The one satisfaction Captain Dreyfus has is that the highest judicial tribunal of his country—the "Court of Cassation -in their unbiassed judgment virtually declared him innocent. It must be a great comfort to him also to know that he is the subject of un- bounded sympathy.
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DR GUINNESS ROGERS 0"; POLITICAL NONCNTORMISTS. Dr J. GuinnesB Rogers, the veteran Congre- gational leader, commences his Reminiscences in "The Puritan" for October. Writing of the political trend of Nonconformity, and there is in it much that will interest Welsh Noncon- formitsts, who are, if anything, more political than their English brethren, he says: "We should never have gained the influence and the position of to-day but for the men of yesterday who did not shrink from leading the 'forlorn hopes' of their time. I was recently reading an able and earnest exhortation to some young Dissenting ministers, in which they were ab- jured not to meddle in party politics. I could' not help saying to myself-if our fathers had" followed this counsel where would Nonconformi- ty have been to-day? There is doubtless a regio" of party politics into which Christians, whether they are ministers or not, had better not enfrer- It was told of an ardent and somewhat < scrupulous agent in the North, to whom somCo" one was appealing, on the ground of oonseieHce> as to the propriety of some of his elctioneerinS proceedings. (He was a CongregatiGnalist, though not a member of the church, so that even then there seems to have been idea of the 'Nonconformist conscience' though the term bad not yet passed into political par- lance). 'Conscience,' was the reply, 'when 1 have to manage an election I take conscience, and everything of that Vinci, and lock it up in a box until tho affair is over.' 'Are you able. easily to find it again?' was the very pertineo and natural retort.
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FACTORY ACT PROSECUTIONS. On Wednesday, at the Pontypridd Polie0 Court, Messrs Banfield'? Frated Water Com- pany was summoned for employing a woman- after hours, and fined Z9- 16s, including costs. The Taff Vale .Sroted Water Company also fined 10s 6d, in^.bj'linrr costs, for empl°y^ a child under 14- yars of 3;re fnT! time. prosecutions were co-ducted by Mr AuguSiU Lewis, Inspector of Factories, for the South Wales District, and Mr T. O. Edwards, Factory Inspector for the district.