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THE INCREASE OF OUTDOOR PALTERS IX TI:E UNION. ) A SERIOI S QUESTION TCH Mr Thomas Jones, Plus Coch, called attention to the groat increase which had taken platv dun! the Ifst few years in the number oi outdoor paupers. There had been a larg<j number of names sub- mitted tr-afc day, and very little was said by the Relieving Officers with a view of reducing the relict". ost members of the Board w e fanners, who often had a difficulty 7.1 making both ends meet, yet Done of them spoke in favour of reducing the reliel in a single case. There were people of from 27 to 40 years of age whose names were continually on the paupers' list, and ?omethin £ should be- do no daring the moritli with a view to an improvement, The Rev W G Richards asked whether] Mr Junes could mention any cases where redaction ought to be made, as he con- sidered he had brought, a rather serious charge against the Relieving Officers. Mr Thomas Jones said he did not make any charge, but thought the Relieving Officers might be more careful. Mr Henry Williams said that no doubt in some cases the Guardians could make a reduction. At the beginning of the winter the relief of several paupers was increased temporarily and he understood it was only to remain over the winter months. Mr Robert 'White thought that the Relieving Officers should visit paupers' houses more frequently, and that such visits should not always be made on pay day, but on other days as well. Should the reports of the officers be unfavourable then the Guardians could reduce the relief. The Chairman said that oat-relief was undoubtedly increasing. It would be well, he considered, for a small committee to be appointed to go through the list of paupers With the relieving officers. It was a difficult ;thing for the Guardians of any parish to recommend the reduction of a pauper's pay, for if he did so he would have half a dozen people on his back at once. There were many people nowadays who did not think shame of being in receipt ef parish relief, but seemed to look upon the poor-rate as a fund to be dropped upon at the whim of the person desiring assistance. The Clerk said it woald be well for any Guardian to tell the relieving officer of any case where he considered a reduction might be recommended. At the time he came into cffice the number of paupers was more than doable what it was at the present time, and it was therefore easier for the Relieving Officers now to visit out-door paupers than it was previously. It would be a good thing also if surprise visits were paid. When the late relieving officer (Mr Griffiths) went to see pampers on appointed days he generally found them in bed, but when surprise visits were paid they were often discovered at work. No resolution was passed as a result ef the discussion, but it was unierstood that the reliving officer should as far as possible carry out the suggestions made.

THE AGRICULTURAL RATING ACT. THE BOARD SOLID FOR ITS CONTINUANCE. A letter was read from the Clerk to the Conway Union enclosing a resolution pro- testing against the continuance of the Agricultural Rating Act in it present iniquitoas form," and asking the Board to pass a similar resolution. Mr Henry Williams said he did not often agree with measures passed by a Conservative Government, but he was in favour of the Agricultural Rating Act. Some landlords no doubt abused the priri- eges created by its provisions, but everyone worthy the name of landlord also saw that the farmers were benefitted. He would propose 11 that the Government be petitioned to renew the Agricultural Bating Act until the time arrives for the whole rating basis of the country to be re-adjusted." Mr Robert White, in secending, said he hoped the majority of the Guardians would Vote in favour of the motion. He was suprised to see anyone connected with the land or farming against the Act. So far he had not heard 8f any landlord raising the rent in consequence of the pissing oi the Act. People who were not connected with the land complained of not receiving benefits which the farmers enjeyed, but the complaints were simply the result of jealousy. Mr Owen Williams said people in popu- lous towns compllined simply from selfish- Bess. The majority of Ruthin Guardians were farmers and should therefore support the renewal of the Act. People in towns such as Rhyl and Conway did not receive the same benefit as a farming community, and this was the reason for their opposi- tion. The Chairman said the poor laws had been passed many years ago, when the rates were levied on landed property. The time had now come when a change in the rating should take place so that personal as well as landed property might be equally rated. No ameudment was proposed and the motion upon being put was carried. The Cleric was instructed to forward copies to the Prime Minister, Mr A J Balfour, M.P., the President of the Local Government Board, and the Members of Parliament fat the County and Boroughs.

RUTHIN DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr Henry Williams presided over the monthly meeting of the Rural Council on Monday, and there were also present Messrs R H Pugh, Hugh Jones, R D Jones, E Powell Jones, Thomas Jones, Lewis Jones, Joseph Davies, J Williams, John Lloyd, John Erins, Owen Williams, Thos Jones (Plas Coch), Isaac Daniel, D Evans, Wm Davies, Robert White, with the clerk, Mr R Humphreys Roberts, with the Inspectors, Messrs E Evans and Wm. Jones. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The medical officer (Dr T 0 Jones) re- [ ported that during the month ended June I 1st, 18 deaths were registered, giving an annnal death-rate of 24 per 1000. Several deailM occurred in persons over 65 years of Age. The number ef tilths was 16, which f

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A RUTHINITE'S EXPERIENCES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR. TROOPER W. H. PHILLIPS IN A STIFF ENGAGEMENT. Mr and Mrs C D Phillips, Ruthin, have received a letter from their son, Trooper W H Phillips, of the Natal Mounted Police, which gives a graphic account of a fight between a smail detachment of that force and a large party of Boers who out-numbered them several times over. It will be seen from tho following letter that the fighting was most severe, some of the men having been shot at 50 yards range, and that the Mounted Police made a gallant stand against tremendous odds. Here is the letter:— Mahlabatini. April 30th. My Dearest Parents,—Most probably by now you will have seen an account of our fight with the Boers at Mann's Store, Nkonjeni, on the 28th inst. That day to me will always be known as black Sunday. We left camp at 4 a.m., and about an hour afterwards we were heavily engaged, and though the fight only lasted a few hours we lost five killed and two wounded. The killed were Sergeant Locke—shot through stomach and partly disembowelled hit between 5 and 6 a.m. and died in camp 6 p.m; been in my troop over three years. Sergeant Collet-killed instantaneously shot through stomach and both legs one leg and one arm broken; we had been together four and a half years. Trooper Cameron (of Bangor)—shot through lungs; died at once; joined my troop at Bulmer four years ago. Trooper Nelson—shot through forehead. His brains were scattered on the veldt, a most awful sight. We came out together and had been together about four years. Trooper Salmond--hit three times shot through corner of eye, cheek, and chest. These five we buried yesterday at 8 a.m., stiched up in blankets. Wounded: Trooper Aldwinckle—shot through side just above groin shot through ribs, just missing the rib bones; and lastly, whilst lying wounded on the ground, a Boer deliberately walked up to him, called him beastly names, then walked ten yards away, turned quickly round and shot at him, hitting him in the shoulder. Trooper Jack Smith wounded in shoulder' and arm by one bullet. The Boers also lost some killed and wounded. We buried one Boer with our fellows, with the same funeral serviee, and also oaptured one. The must have had half a dozen killed. They captured about 1,000 head of cattle, or rather re-captured their own back, but failed to loot the two stores (Uluudi and Nkonjini). April 30th, 7 p.m. There are several parties of Boers, in twenties and thirties, reaming about the country about 12 or 15 miles away, and we are now busy preparing this place the Magistracy or Court House-to meet any attack the Boers might think fit to make. I don't think they will actually attaok, but they might. I expect some more troops will arrive in a few days. There are now 50 mounted infantry in Melmoth and there's a rumour that more police will shortly come up here. Of course they close the stable door after the horse has escaped. Our position is not a very pleasant one, as we are short-handed, but we mean to make a good fight of it if we are attacked. If I get through it I will tell you all about it, and if we are not attacked there will be nothing to tell. We have had telegrams from all over South Africa congratulating us on our gallant defence last Sunday. Lord Kitchener very warmly praised the detach- ment of N.P.F.F., and said he deeply deplored the loss of so many brave fellows, and asked for names of men who specially distinguished themselves. No one had an opportunity of doing anything special, so no V.C.'s were earned. Lieut-Col Bottom- ley, of :the Imperial Light Horse, was with us and a very fine man we found him. He is supposed to have shot the Boer who is thought to have killed Locke and Salmond. These two were killed at 50 yards range and the others at even less, so you see the fighting was pretty close. Nelson was an awful ghastly sight, with his brains pro- truding. I helped to sew him in a blanket, and 'also Cameron. We are putting a wooden cross on Trooper Cameron's grave, with his name, date of death, etc. This of coarse is only temporary. Iron crosses will shortly be placed on all the graves and most probably a memorial monument will be erected to these who fell in this action, by subscription. Trooper Cameron was in the advance gilard and a 11 except one were killed, though that one had three bullets in him, oaoh only just. missing a vital spot. We only numbered 20 man in the N.P.F.F., and of these we had five men killed and two wounded. All were hit in the early part of the fight Five N.P. (Station men) also took part in J the second part of the fight, and it was these men coming up in our rear that pre- vented the Boers from cutting oil our line of retreat and surrounding us. When I heard the fighting in our left rear I certain- ly never expected to get back to camp, for the Boers out-numbered us again and again. Their total number was 400, but; most of them were gathering together all the cattle they couid tind as loot, and did not actually take part in the fight. Although our num- ber was so small we spread out a great deal and actually made the attack. They in- vaded Zulivla-nd and we drove them out again. Next time we are going to allow them to attack us and not we to attack them. We expected an attack last night, and at three this morning we stood to arms, but all that occurred was a message from Oeneral Grocblar asking for an interview. The Magistrate went out and I went as escort. They merely inquired after their wounded and dead. Well, an reroir, and trusting you are in the best of health.-I am, your affectionate son, WILLIAM H. PHILLIPS* -<> —

SAD DEATH OF A LLANYNTS XOLJNG MAN. A PROMISING LIFE CUT SHORT. The news of the death of Mr John Owen, of Gorswen, Llanynys, who was drowned whilst bathing in the river Teifi, at Lampeter, caused the greatest regret and sorrow in Llanynys district. The deceased was a young man of great promise, and was a pupil of St David's College School, from which it was his in- tention to proceed to the college in the autumn. We gather from Y Llan that deceased was unable to swim, and whilst bathing in the river Teifi he appears to have got iuto rather a deep part of the river and sank before any help could be obtained. One of those who were with him at the time proceeded at once to the town for assistance. A great effort was made to recover the body, but all failed until a man named John Close, a painter, arrived at the place. He at once dived into the river and brought the bjdy to land. The deceased was at once removed to his lodgings at 3, Station-terrace. When the news of the sad occurrence got abroad several hundred people proceeded to the spot, amongst them being the Rev W LI Footman, principal of the Sehool, and Dr Griffiths. Whilst studying at Lampeter the deceased was a faithful member and teacher of the Sunday School and took a prominent part in all matters appertaining to the religious life of the people. He was studying for the ministry of the Church of England, and was a most promising student. He enjoyed the greatest respect of his fellow-pupils and others who had made his acquaintance, and his sad end. at the early age of 24, has caused much sorrow. Toaching references were made in Church and in Sanday School to the sad occurrence on the Sunday following, and at the latter a collection was made with a view of procuring a wreath, which was ultimately prepared, and bore the following inscription With deep regret from the members of the Welsh Church Sunday School, Llanbedr, of which deceased was a faithful and conscientious member. On Tuesday morning a large number assembled at 3. Station-terrace, where a funeral service was conducted by the Rev W LI Footman. A procession was then formed and proceeded to the railway station. At the head of the procession were the fellow- students of deceased and also of the College students, with the Rev D Jones, vicar, and the Rev W J Evans, curate. The body was immediately followed by two brothers-in-law ef deceased, the Teachers and Members of the Sunday School, Mr Josiah Jenkins (superintendent), and Mr J Evans (secretary). A number of wreaths were sent in addition to the one already mentioned, amongst them being one from his fellow-students, also Mrs Evans, 3, Station-terrace, and Miss Davies, 2, Station-terrace. The body was then conveyed to Llan- ynys, and the funeral took place en the Wednesday at Llanynys Churchyard. The first portion of the service was conducted at the house by the Rev D WiUiams, vicar ef Llanynys. The order of the pro- cession was as follows :-The Rev D Williams, the Llanynys Church Choir (surpliced), the body in handsome polished oak coffin with brass furnishings; the moaraers, ineluding the father, mother, sister, brother, and two brothers-in-law of deceased. The general respect in which deceased was held was testified by the large following of the public. At the Church gates the choir lined the path, and the Rev D Williams and Rev T W Vaughan, of Rhuddlan, met the body. The Vicar read the psalm and a portion of the service and the Rev T W Vaughan read the lesson and the remaining portion of the service. Two appropriate hymns were sung in Church and one at the grave- side. The committal prayer was im- pressively read by the Vicar. There were a number of beautiful floral tokens as follows :—From deceased's mother and brother (Tommy) from his father in sincere sympathy from all at Llanynys Yicarage with loving sympathy and condolence from the Master and Fellow- pupils of St David's College School from Lampster Sunday School Mrs Evans, 3, Station-terrace, Lampeter; Mrs and Misses Jones, Hafodynys Miss Ellen Williams, and Miss Elizabeth Evans, Miss M Dolben, bunch of flowers (no name).

NEW LOCAL PATENT. The following description is specially drawn for the Denbighshire Free Press," by Mr G D Howard (Hughes, Son & Co), patent agent, 38, Chancery-lane, London, of whom all informa- tion relating to patents, designs and trad" marks may be obtained free of charge. 2405. C J Gullyes, of Cardiff; K Gullyes, of Old Charlton; and A Gullyes, of Cardiff, for "Locking-devices for taps." A locking device for taps for drawing-off wines and spirits from barrels, casks, and the like. The device may be *or locking boxes or other articles. The handle is pivoted to the plug of the tap, and when the tap is olosed the handle can be turned when the tap is olosed the handle can be turned down so that its curved end engages with a lever, pivoted to a casing foraea on the tap body, and locked by a tumbler pivoted to the easing. A bifurcated or similar ended key is used for releasing the tumbler

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DEAN GABRIEL GOODMAN. [Continued from last week). 1597. April 19.—Gabriell Goodman [Dean of Westminster] to Sir Rjbcrt Cecil. My brethren and I received year Honour's letter this day in the behalf of Mrs Hyde. Mr Killegrew followed that matter both forenoon and afternoon, and had the grant of the company, being ten prebendaries, and with much ado obtained that my consent shall net be given there- unto until to-morrow 10 of the clock in the morning. The grant is fer a lease in reversion for 21 years, and I would he had it by composition with G. Ruanick fer 21 years immediately. Mr lvyllegrew saith that lie will return to-morrow for my consent to the lease to pass to her Highness according to her Majesty's letter. Surely, Sir, I am overweighed in this world, and must always desire Your Honour of favour in both cases. I know not what to say unto it, but God always keep us that we may do His will. From Westminster College, this 19 of April. 1597. 1597. April 22. Gabriel Goodman [Dean of Westminster] to Sir Robert Cecil. My brethren and I having met in Council as touching Mrs Hyde's suit for a lease in reversion of the rectory of God- miinchester, I must acknowledge myself therein greatly distressed, calling to re- membrance the singular care of her Majesty, the founder of this noble College, in con- verting of the same from a house of super- stition to be a holy temple of true religion and of the sincere professing of the Gospel, and therefrom appointed Dr Bill, her old chaplain and late almoner, to be the first and original Dean of this her said College, who with great zeal devised statutes and order for the government of the same which statutes were then penned with his own hand amongst which one special is as touching reversions not to be granted but within two or three years of the expira- tion of a former lease. The same hath been perused and approved by my lord ef Canterbury in his draft of statutes. I must confess I had a scruple of conscience therein as of a matter hindering to the public benefit. Bowbeit in the end ac- knowledging her Majesty's high and sacred authority and most princely prerogative, I do most humbly submit mysellthereunto, not doubting of her most princely caie for the present and time to ceme. My humble request unto you is now that posterity and succession may find and feel benefit hereof in such sort as her Majesty shall think best for them who so long as the world endureth shall serve God in this her Majesty's Collegiate Church. From Westminster College this 22 of April, 1597. 1597. May 2. Gabriel Goodman [Dean of Westminster] te Sir Robert Cecil. I and my brethren have yielded unto her sacred Majesty's letters in the behalf of Mrs Lucie Hyde. And, in regard to her Highness's recommendation unto us of reasonable conditions in the grant, we having due respect of the benefit of succes- sion do require that, as the present tenant would have surrendered his lease and takes a new for the term of 21 years and presently to enter into provision of 40 quarters of malt or X20 yearly, so we look new that Mrs Hyde, Ðr her assign, shall upon the entry of this lease in reversion grant to this College 40 quarters of malt or E20 yearly at the choice of Dean and Chapter. West- minster College this 2 May, 1597. 1597.. June 29. The Dean snd Chapter of Westminster to Sir Robert Cecil. In accordance with her Majesty's gracious request we have granted a lease in reversion of the parsonage of Godmanchester to Mrs Hyde, which we send to you to deliver to her Majesty and to obtain her signature te the counterpart. From Westminster College, 29 June, 1597. Signed, Gabriel Goodman, Edward Grante, Thomas Monforde, Percival Wybara, Lancel Andrewes. Endorsed, Letters from the Dean of Westminster, Windsor Chapel, Wells, Winchester, Durham, Salisbury, Exeter, Gloucester, Paul's, York, Rochester, Chester." 1597. Oct. 2. Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster, te Sir Robert Cecil. I have received your letter by Mr Shillingfleet, a Queen's messenger, delivered to Mr J Parker, keeper ef the Gatehouse, Mr Wright to be kept as commanded by the warrant, in the presence of Mr Dr Grint and Mr Camden. Westminster College, 2 October, 1597. 1598. Aug. 10. Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster, to Sir Robert Cecil. I am very sorry for yeur and all our great lose. So am I most sorry for the public loss and great calamity whieh is to be feared that will ensue, which your Honour knoweth better than I can conceive. He [Lord Burghley deceased] is happy vivus et mortuus in Domino. As it pleased God to bless him many ways in testimony of His favour towards him, so that is not the least blessing that God the Father of all providence did grant unto him as unto David to see Solomon his son, so your good father to see you succeed him in his place. Pardon me in remembering you of the word of your late dear mother, a lady of blessed memory, most especially for the practice of the same: Jacta super Domiuum curam tuam (Psalm 55, Verse 23)—V. 22 in Authorised Version- a sure defence, specially in affliction. I must also now recommend unto your Honour the religious and divine posie of my Lord your father, Cor unum, via una (Jer. 32, Vrse 36)— V. 39 in Authorised Version-he wisely knowing eoncord to be the strength of all society in church and commonwealth. It pleased God in likewise to bless him so that he saw his two sons noble branches of himself being the root, the strength of his honourable house and all depending there- upon. Yeur Honour shall find me as I am bound to do to you and your house what service I can to the uttermost. Newport, 10th of August, 1598. 1598. Aug..22. Dr Gabriel gooamaii to Sir Robert Cecil. Recommends the bearer his near kinsman, Mr Hugh Done, for preferment in the Queen's service. Westminster College, 22 Aug., 1598. The enclosure:— Hugh Done to Gabriel Goodman. Of his service in Ireland, under Sir Henry Harrington and Captain Audelay. His eaptaih being slain he repaired to England, and since followed Lord Essex in his last voyage at sea. Prays for his interest to procure him a cordpany of foot for the next employment for Ireland or elsewhere. LUndated.1 1598. Nov. 28. Gabriel Goodman, Dean of Westminster, to Sir Robert Cecil. ¡ Prays Cecil to recommend his cousin Done to Essex for employment. Refers to Done's services in Ireland. Sir Richard Bingham has nominated him as fit to be employed. Westminster, 28 Nov., 1598.

ST. ASAPH POLICE COURT. j).Y.-Bef ore Mr Peter Roberts (in the chair) and Mr R C Enyon. T KAS STT.Ii S. ^{Mr Joseph Lloyd, St Asaph, applied for l a temporary authority in respect of the licence of the Black Inn, Rhuddlan, from Mrs TitmiUss to Mr Thomas Roberts, Freehold-street, Fail-held, Liverpool, and late of Gyrchynan Farm, St Asaph. The advocate bore testimony to the excellent, character of the applicant and stated that information had been given to the police. A letter was read from Inspector Pearson of having had notice and spoke of the good character of the applicant. Mr Woodlands, who appeared on behalf of the other party, had no objection and I the bench granted the application. Mr .lose pit. Lloyd also applied for the temporary authority of the jjeence of the ¡ Itailway Inn, St Asaph, from Mr Lothian to Mr Thomas B Pritchard, formerly manager of the Rhyl branch of Messrs Ind Coopo, who had been in possession for about a month. The application was granted. ASSACLT. Jonathan Bernard, gardener, Tre- 21 meirchion, summoned Daniel Jones, butcher, Tremeirchion, for unlawfully assaulting him on the 25th of May. Mr Joseph Lloyd appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty to the charge. Jonathan Bernard stated that on Satur- day, May 25th, after he had left off work he went into the garden to water it. There was a cistern in the yard where they got the water, but there was none in. De- fendant came up to him and struck him in the face. He (defendant) tumbled him down and dragged him along the yard. He threw him down again and some gentlemen and ladies picked him up. Cross-examined: He worked for Miss Oldfield who kept her trap there. The defendant had no business there. The defendant struck him before he said a word. He did not swear and use abusive language to the defendant's wife. The assault was seen by Dr Stolterfort, Miss Oldfield and others, but no one had come to give evidence. Mr Lloyd, for the defence, contended that there was no question about defendant being in the yard of Miss Oldfield, where he had every right to go because he kept his trap there. The old man (plaintiff) came up to him and swore at him and made use of abusive language about his wife. Defendant asked him to abuse him instead of his wife. The complainant tripped over a stone in the yard and defendant went and got him up and asked him if he was hurt. Daniel Jones, defendant, said that on the 25th of May, when he was in Miss Oldfield's yard, where he had a right to be, he saw the old man (complainant) and he told him he had no business there and swore at him for about ten minutes. He also called his wife improper names. He took hold of him and told him to leave his wife alone and to abuse him. Complainant tripped over a stone and he went and picked him up. The doctor came there just as he was picking him up. The bench fined the defendant 2s 6d and costs. DKUXK AX)) ASSAULTING THf; VOUCK. Police-constable Taff, Rhuddlan, sum- moned Cornelius Edwards, Gcmig-street, for unlawfully assaulting him whilst in the execution of his duty on the 1st of this month. Defendant pleaded guilty. Police-constable Taff stated that on Saturday, June 1st, he was called to a house in Denbigh-road and he found the defendant very drunk. Defendant assaulted him and he was so violent he-was obliged to lock him up. 0 The bench told the defendant that he was liable to six months imprisonment for assaulting the police, but being as it was his first offence they would fine him 10s 6d and costs.

A HALF-PINT LEMON JELLY FREE. We do not know when we have been so pleased with a Table delicacy as we have been with Eiffel Tower Table Jellies." They are simply delicious, beautifully clear, exquisitely flavoured, and the colour a delight to the eye. A. pint packet can be obtained of Grocers for 3Jd. We understand that Messrs. Foster Clark and Co. (ma.kers of the well-known Eiffel Tower Lemonade) are so desirous th&t Everybody should become acquainted with the Exceptional value of their Jellies that they are sending a half-pint Lemon Jelly free on receipt of a post-card. Do not miss this opportunity, but send post-card at once to Foster Clark and Co., 3630, Eiffel Tower i actory, Maidstefle. 492all

LLANYCHAN AND DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB. CRICKET FIXTURES FOR 1901. June 8th, Mostyn Park, Llanychan. June 15th, Corwen, Corwen. June 22nd, Bala, Bala. June 29th, Open. July 6th, Denbigh, Llanychan. July 13th, Ruthin Grammar Soh1901, Llanychan. July 20th, Dolgelley, Dolgelley. July 27th, Mold, Mold. August 3rd, Penbedw, Llanychan. August 5th (B.H.), Bala, Llanychan. August 10th, Mostyn Park, Mestyn Park. August 17th, Afonwen. Afonwen. August 22nd (Thursday), Mold, Llanychan. August 24th, Denbigh, Denbigh. August 31st, Penbedw, Penbedw. September 7th, Corwen, Llanychan. I RUTHIN SCHOOL V LLANYCHAN. This match was played at Rathin on Satur- day. Score:— day. Score:— LLANYCHAN. Capt Chalk b R A Lloyd 1 J A Main ct H E Robts b R A Lloyd 8 C C Mott lbw b Inglis 6 J T L Jenkins bRA Llovd 0 Lewis-Morg-an b Inglis 2 W G Rigby not out 8 J D Miller bRA Lloyd 1 D Jenea b R A Lloyd 0 W T A Jones ct J J Robts b Lloyd 0 R H Bleackley b Inglis 0 W 0 Jones b IM A Lloyd 4 Extras. 2 Total 32 RUTIIIN SCHOOL. Mr G Inglis ct D Jones b Mott 33 R P Whittington b Lewis-Morgan 11 Mr A B Wood b Chalk 0 Mr R A Lloyd b Mott .«• — 8 H E Roberta b Jenkins 0 J R Gylleacreuts ct Miller b Mott 2 J J Roberts b Mott 2 J P Sill bJ-D Miller 1 R M Lloyd ct Mott b Miller 6 J W D Roberts not out 1 ) E T Dyson ct ltiCb, b Miller 0 Extras 5 Total 70

Women's Scourge in Spring! Few things are more serious in their after- effects that constipai ioii, which is at this period very prevalent. If this ailment be not attended to, the symptoms become more and more severe, and more and more dangerous. A forcible case in point has just been reported from Wigrton. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, wife of a farmer living at Station Hill, was the subject, and detailing her case to a "Northern News'' reporter, she ,,itid For nine or ten years at least I sntiered from constipation. It, wrecked my health, and made me a constant sufferer from acute p;)in-- and severe headache. I had the greatest diffi- culty in getting through my work. and on many occasions [ found that quite impossible iri4 had to leave all my duties." was Johnson's experience. She consulted more than one doctor, and f ricd a number of remedies which her friends recommended, but all to no purpose. Some hact no etlect at all, others g-ave temporary relief, but all failed to cure the ail- ment; mad, to adopt her own words, "I lost boart, and began to think I should never a^ain be better" It was at this stage that Charles Forde's Bile Beans fer Biliousness were brought to her notice and tried. To her great surprise and joy, they did her more gotfd than anything she had previous" taken. In the end, after I' taking a thorough coure, she was completely cured of the ailment, which for over nine years had aiilicted her Her own words, ps nsed to the reporter, are: -,I am llUW i's we]! as ever I have been in my life. Bile Beans have, in I fact, made a new woman of me." Charles i orde s Bile Beans for Billiousness are purely vegetable, and are superior to all known medicines for cases of constipation, headache indigestion, lhcr and kidney disorders, amcèmin., dizziness, nervousness, weakness, female ailments and irregularities, pains in the chest and between the shoulders, sleepless- 118S" and as a restorative after influenza. All chemists stock Bile Beans, or you may obtain direct from the File Bean Manufacturing Co. 119, London Wad, E.G., by sending price, one and three halfpen-.e or two aud nine.

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ABERuELE NOTES. At the Bee Hotel. 0:1 Saturday night last, a iiieeti.ii- held for tho purpose of z, arriving at a definite conclusion respecting the Abergele annual horse show. There were rumours to the efteet that as the show had not been a financial success during the last couple of ysars, it would be advisable to abandon it altogether. However, it was unanimously decided to give it another trial, and, to add to the usual attractions, it was resolved to hold athletic sports in conjunction with the show. Another diffi- culty presented itself to the committee in- asmuch that Mr Crabbe would no longer on any consideration take up the secretarial duties on account of pressure of business in his professional capacity. However, a :11b- stitute was found In Mr David Thomas, Mr Crahbe's chief clerk. Mr D Williams, Ty Gwyn, was elected once again chairman of the committee, which is composed of the following gentlemen:—St John Charlton, Esq. (president), Dugal Scott, Esq., Conwy Bell, Esq. (vic-presidents), Messrs T Beech Barton, Frank Booth, A Foullces, J .Jones (Xant Fawt.), W Owen (Hendrefawr), .1 D Jones (Bodoryu), J -lolili (Pantidda), T Evans (Tanddervv n!, J Kerfoot, J Vaughan (Siamber Wen), J Roberts (Bodrochwyn), Edward Ellis (wheelwright), Geo Perkins, and J Calvert. riven fine weather, this year's speculation on th0 part of the energetic commiitee ought to prove a decided financial success. Mr Elias Jones, Castle View, was seized with a paralytic stroke on Saturday with the result that fi«: >a then up to the time of writing he has become totally speechless. Mr Jones always seemed to be one of the most healthy men in the whole neighbour- hood. It is to be hoped that he will very soon come round. Abergele readers in general, and tho working classes ii particular, will be very pleased to learn that a Manchester syndi- cate has bought a large field close to the town and will, 1 ani told, in the immediate future build thereon about tifty cottages, the rents of whic 1, it is alleged, will be from seven to eig'it pounds per annum. It is very gratifying to note the pleasant harmony that exi ts between the chapel- going fraternity of Abergele just now. For instance, last Sunday tho Wesleyana, Calvinistic Methodists, and the Inde- pendents changea ministers throughout the day. V;. While some waggons were being shunted at the railway goods yard on Tuesday a truck loaded with timber "jumped" the rails, did a kind of fantastic summersault and became a hopeless wreck. The shunter was exceptionally rimble on his "pins" and got out of the way in the nick of time. *„* Thank you Mr Editor for your little mead of praise in last week's Free Press to our one and only M r H E Pritchard for the able manner in which he conducted the musical festival at^Denbigh. illafter many months of suffering Mr Roberts, Bron Berllan, breathed his last at 7.30 on Wednesday night. The deceased returned home from Liverpool on Thursday last after having undergone a very severe and painful operation, but all to no purpose. Mr Roberts was one of the most respectable farmers in the whole of Denbighshire. It is not very long ago since Mrs Roberts was also laid to test, and the deepest sympathy is felt throughout the district for the child- ren, who have been left so utterly lonely. The funeral takes place this day (Saturday).

BODFARI. BODFARI SCHOOLS. The following report has been received from tlie Board of Educa- tion :—" Mixed School: This school continues to be zealously aii--i successfully conducted. Infant Class: Miss Roberts teaches with great skill and devotion. The ventilation has been improved. Though these schools have ob- tained the highest 'block grant,' there is a less of 3d per head under the revised system of payments. Diocesan report: A remarkably good school. Religious knowledge, excellent; repetition, oxeellert; discipline and tone, ex- cellent. School in regard to religious know- ledge as a whole excellent." No mark below excellent appeared in the particular analysis of the report.

THE BEST SIMMER BRISK. HORNI- man'S PURE TIA. HoamrAir's TKA. Selected from the spring growths only, is of great strength, exquisite aroma and delicious flavour. Sold by :-Denbigh Roberts, grocer, 35, High-street. St. Asaph Price, grocer. Holywell Edwards and oyd, grocers. Llan- gollen Davies, Thomas. Llanrwst: Parry, chemist, Williams. Tryddyn I Williams. Rhgeddu Daviea. Cefn-y- beM Rogert. Summerhill: bedd Roger#. Sutnmerbill Hugr^s f Cefn Griffiths, stores. Lkn^gQio Roberta. Caertrys Main's Stow, Nortbop Hall Wilkinson. Bodfari: Roberto. Ysceifiog Hughes. Old (pol-, wvn Jones. SoathsM Hogbw, The Stores. Wrexham: Bird tnd Son, Pro- vision Merchant. < <

'3 j DtiNiilGIl SCHOOI, 1JOA III), '>(> mimlbly niet-l in,; <>l (he D/Mihii.-h School* Uuaul h<jl'.l -it, Ur, on Fiiihiy, when liu: c.huhiiKUl (Mr J. 11 ,-> 11 i*iui JCIIO.s)- i (ui>l there also ]n(,hi:vice- dm ii in !i n (Mr. 'l'l'OKiit.s lioheil"), All. C. 1 Cot toil), Mr. Geors-e WitH' jmh! the l'ev. Joseph Evans, with the 'ik (iMv, H. Ilunipliieya llohert.s. ItEPOKTS OF SCHOOLS. The Ivineaiiun Deji.-uI.HIUIIIm anmuil reports of llehl'iin St'hucU ami DenM^h Cirhi nnd I II/HII(.m School were presented. The particular* of the foiinei have hi;en ;viien<i> V'.Mihitmi in otit. ts L') (.[It- slated: — FIIOTJGOCU GIRLS SCHOOL.—Till? *<•«o| eonlimtes to he taught with zeal am: The i11«1111ict i.>11 is generally of a ^ood and sound eiuufvcier. Efforts should he lnnde to slimnhite iln? inielli^enee of Ihn ]ni|>ils by me.in.4 of muie ,*it! ruel ive h .v,ons ill local ^enfciiijdiy ami on common things. Th oral suitImielic shontd he hiiskcr und moie general answering should he aimed at-. The .jewing machine instruction is n11 intniest.n^ feature. Then; is room for much inijuovenient in the attendance, as regnrda regulaiily and {Hindu- alily in ihis School and the Infant School. of tl:i-, school for instinct ion has linen tnncli improved during the past year by the removal of cumbrous galleries and by the provision of a laige numher of suitfihle Kindergarten desks. | Sii-ady and successful work has been done d ning the year, the work being throughout of ,t I-el'y The babies in pai ticiihir nie exceedingly well taught. The school is at times very full, The highest grants had heen earned ill each school. per head girls, making £ 158 Ss„ I)iij);Il ;ititi 17s. p(,t- liet(i i infants, making £ 147 U, and pnyil I leaeliers, and the fee grants reached £ 159. The members of the Board t;x'|>i'r-s?ed tliem-» selves very gratified with the recoils- ASSISTANT TEAC1IKRS. The Hoard discussed at considerable lengtit tile question of assistant teacher vacancies, as of those selected at the previous meeting two wrote declining to come at tho salary offered, £ 40, and one who had come commenced duty, Mr. J. T. Morgan, wrote saying lie could not, stay at the salary and that he bad been offered £ 50 by another Hoard. The Hoard divided upon a proposition to offer him £ 4f), and un the casting vote of the chairman ■ it was decided to do thi* and as to the otliec vacancy to take &teps to advertise it. BYK-LAW9. The cVk ^uhinillcd drafi of new bye-lawa rendered necessary chiefly hec.ansp of the nge for leaving school having by the Act of i'arlia- ment last year been raised to fouiteen, instead of thirteen, as under the old act, and other alterations made which varied with the bye- laws now in use. Tile dmfl was agreed to. HliNLLAN SCHOOLS, The work here was reported to be going on satisfactorily, and up to that date the cost to the Board had been just EI,200, and (he cou- trael price v,,ttb It was considered that the entire work wonld lie completed well within the contract pi ice. The seal of the Board was affixed to the order for certificate of advance of balance of loan ami receipt thereto, CHILDREN AND PUHLIC HOUSKS. On the proposition of the chairman, secouded by the Itev. Joseph Evans, Lhe Hoard passed a resolution in favour of the act now before Pai lianient to prohibil; parents employing children as messengers to public houses for drink. The Board dealL with mnoh correspondence, routine business, and the lists of ahieulees suLmit-Led hy the attendance ofUcer.

SEIUOUS CI1 AUGliS AGAINST A SOLiCiTOli. The following case will be read witli interest iu the Vale of Clwyd, At Carlisle l'olice Court on Friday, William Osberti Edwards, solicitor, The Cringe, Bolcherby, was brought up in custody on the charge of misappropriating £ 320 entr»f„ ad to hint by n client, ir. Simpson Jefferson, tfr, I.ongbuigh, The accused, whn I.- a. A; 60 years of uge, and has a wife alilt large family, w,aw-reetmhtly jbaukropt, and the present proceedings were the outcome of admissions l»e made in the Bankruptcy Court, lie was arrested on Thursday, aud was placed in a cell at the Police Office. Ile tooic it law book and a couple of newspapers to Court with him. Mt. I.ightfoot, solicitor, elated that he had been instructed in the case hy the Director of Public Prosecutions. fit 1S94 the accused arranged through Mr. llyley, hiq predecessor ill the piactice at. Carlisle, foi an advance on mortgage of £ 320 to a Mr. George Bonstead, on property ill South Carlisle. The money was advanced by Mr. Simpson Jeffer- son, who, at the beg billing of-1399, instructed' Mr. Edwards to call ill the mmtgage, and in February he signed a transfer of the mortgage, and Mr. Edwards told him ho would get the itiovey. Mr. Jefferson's instructions were to- let him know when be bad got it, and he would call for it. For a year am! a half Mr. Edwards bad had the money in his possession, amlliad been paying the interest on it. It was only in February this year, ju-t before the bankruptcy proceedings, that Mr. Edwarcta sent ont his sou to Mr. Jefferson at Longhurgli to tell him that be collected the money n year and a lialf ngo, aud it wae gone, and ht sug- gested that lie should take an insnrauce policy as security for it. Mr. Edwards later admitted to Mr. P, J. G. Dixon, of Burgh, that he had liad the money aud speut it. There were other cases against the accused, and he hoped the Treasury would allow the active conduct of the prosecution, which was a painful one, to pass into the bauds of counsel, in the mean- time he applied for a reiiiniiii. The accused said lie was astonished at the application for a remand. It seemed like playing with the thing, hecanse the factis 11:1.\0 not been sprung npon the prosecution, hut had been known for months past. It wtt" an unnecessarily painful infliction upon him and Iiis fattiily. None of the moneys were taken with the slightest intention to defraud. If he- had been allowed attolfiei- month he cuiM have extricated himself from the position, according to arrangements he was making. lie did hiu< utmost to stay any loss t." clients, but he was stopped for l'est JWOWII to who stopped liiiii. The facts were in a nutshell— it. was only a matter of intention and surround- illg circumelauces. The Beneb decided to remand accused for a week. ■Applying for hall, accused -aioi lie beenme- aware three months ago that if it waaposnible to piefer a charge of this kind aguiust him it wonid be floiie. ft was the evident intention of certain parlies in do this, J t. was suggested- to ltilil Cliat lie epetille fi-olit EIIQIUI)ti but be was not one to do that, and turn his buck on bis enemies. If lie bad a charge to meet be wonld meet it. lit: wonlll not lie a coward, though others conh! he cowardly enougli to kiclc persons when they were down. He wonld face his enemies, and he Imped to give satisfaction as to his dealings. He would not quit the arena or avoid facing trial, because it would stamp him as gnilfy, which lie could honestly say he was not. His friends fit distance knew nothing of this at present, ami he might have to trnst to local friends for bail, and he nsked that it. might lIe fixed nt a moderate amonnt. H iiiattei-ed little to him perikmally whether lie was locked up or at home, but for his wife ami children it would be a great matter if he could tIe with them. Accused here broke doWVi with emotion. Mr. Lightfoot pointed ont Hint the franda- which were of the subject of the chargcs were '^exceedingly large. > TlieBench fixed bail in at ensed's rpc^o..efice |iy £ 5100, and two others rd £ 150 each. Mr. Light foot, after cohferrijig with accnsed, saftf acetis#14 wasfiOt prepared with the sureties- yet. He was accordingly taken back to the Pottce OniM: 0

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was equivalent to a birth-rate of 21 per 1000. During the same peiiod cases of scarlet fever had occurred at Tyn Rhos, Llanarmon, which place he had visited. j-, e made careful inspection but could not discover the origin of the infection. There were some manure heaps situated near the house, the removal of which he had recom- mended. IXCUEASIXO ROADMEN'S WAGES. In accordance with a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Council the Surveyors for the two districts presented a list of permanent roadmen who were worthy, in their opinion, of an advance in wages. In the Ruthin district 13 men out of 15 were recommended for advance, and in Llanrhaiadr district 15 out of 20. Several of the men whose names were submitted would not, it was stated, con- tinue in the employ of the Council unless they had a standing wage of 3s a day. It was also explained that those not recom- mended for an advance were mostly old men. Mr Hugh Jones moved that an increase of Is a week be granted to those persons who had applied for an increase. Several members seconded, and the motion was carried. The increase thus granted will amount to zC72 16s per year.