The Pontypridd Chronicle and Workman's News

t Pontypridd Contempt of Court Case. [ ^TlCfcJ OF A QUESTION IN PAR- f LIAMENT, | "Alfred Thomas, M.P. for East Glamorgan, has {"rij0'106 *n House of Commons that be will P^rt as^ t^le Secretary of State for the Home KU he has ssen the report in the South' j'aUy JStetcs of the case of a poor woman, 70 £ *<>1 of age, who has been imprisoned in Cardiff *he c °r contempt of court since last April; whether been reported to the Home Office; and I c-er "e will cause full inquiries to be made into i *he r,.jCQQistances of the case as to her ability to obey Iter of the court.

I MARY GRUFFYDD'S LETTER. < | We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions ef our correspondent. j been g ^'or>—Since I did write to you before I have r been tulnK &bout the country a good deal aud have ^ovin Cardiff College for tha purpose of im- ^ocy^^ing. I see that in my absence Mari the Wesf "iei' husband, have begun writing their lanKuaJi'ni.1/ttt7' tryinK to imitate my style, but like it. I don't tv? we Welsh people don't *0 complain about Mari haTe ^ot anv gr Jun^ Was not something f 'luts a* Treforest, for if she improve Shonijngla herself she would try ^ook you, Mary Mocy* ot him worse. Now, -'to improve Shoni herself she would try ^ook you, Mary Mocy* ot him worse. Now, about you listening If *ubeMer droP il or 1 wil1 -YOU did'nt hear no good ahr^ pantry window when o yoa hear about the Jf^ere £ >ttnday ? They had a regular « Kht at cymm« <ast side and punched each ot^;to ..or» t]he ™oun-l ;,ld- until they could do no mor, tw° felloJws !iar.ed a drawn game." But the*?'*™11 was d,e ^ning, for the best part of the fa^L fwf °"Iy tken brave fellows who stood to th? fi^ht the* funniQg away before the police. Row I J A *ZVell0"Sr 0i Bh0"1Dg t,^loir when J3ut "an comes! [ School R'k about fiKhting, now that the elections of ot mine to?? aFe over> may te » fiiend often we g,^ 1130 a hotter the other day: It i8 no^ self-defenCa Worthy exponents of the noble *rt D £ theiriielves iJ °witig off their garments, and putting butcher ana a Posture cf defence, as our worthy Master's rights who gallantly defended his This, however on polling day." *^an—Idou'tkoQ^8 so good as the story about tne fidate's candid fr; ^etherhewasaeandidateoi" acan- It was a eight w "who boycotted the milkbuyers. the return ofyf1 an artist's attention to have ^heir cans empty, aJ°,e ^omen from the farm with their usual lensu, faces drawn to nearly f?Ce»ved was the advio The only satisfaction they ^recorded their voteBl° 8°uand *et mllk for the three on the, previous day. Our wwi ^»« Yours affectionateiy, MARI GRUFFYDD.

tip TIlB BLOOD IS TIl. LIFB.CLARKE S el -FAMED BLOOD hfl:XTU *RE iEi warranted ?*fvelinn ^a SOj « kinds, its effects are b°ttles Tnousands ^testimonials Sold in pA ^3 stamps, ftnd n8 fby Chemists atent Medicine Venders everywhere.

I THE ALLEGED RIPE ON A LITTLE GIRL AT PENTYRCH. DEFENDANT COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AT THE ASSIZES. At the Pontypridd police-court on Wednesday (before Mr Ignatius Williams, Stipendiary, Messrs Blandy Jenkins, C. Bassett, E. John, and Judge Gwilym Williams), the adjourned charge against Thomas James Beynon, assistant schoolmaster at Pentyrch Board school, of criminally assaulting Mary Ann Evans, aged 11 years, in the cloakroom of the schoels on the 13th of January last was pro. ceeded with.—Mr Walter H. Morgau appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Plews for the defence.- The evidence of the complainant, her mother, and the doctor was reported last week. The first witness called was Jennet Ann Morgan, aged 11 years, daughter of Morgan Morgan, collier, living at Garth mountain said she goes to the Board sohool at Pentyrch. She knows Mary Ann Evans, who attends the same school. She is in Standard IV. che (witness) is in Standard V. Those in these standards are in the general school room. The two standards sit side by side In wjt weather the standards were in one class because of many being absent. She heard of this case a week after it took place. She remembers Mary Ann Evans coming to school tl 4 previous Wednes. day. It was a wet day. The class was round the ( fire The two standards being in one class. She WS3 inschool that morning before Mary Ann Evans. The latter came to school that morning abont ten 0 slock. Her hair was tnmbled.—Cross-examined Complainant has short hair. P.C. Davies came to see her about it. Complainant is often late in the mornings. The door leading from the passage into the cloak room is difficult to open eometimes. Mr Morgan said the next witness would be to show defendant had done the same sort ef thing to others. He submitted that sueh evidence is admissible. The Brighton case was a case in point Lord Ellenborongh laid dewn that if a man was charged with setting fire to a rick, it would be admissible to prove he had set fire to other ricks. Mr Plews said he submitted that such evidence was inadm's i ife. Defendant was charged with a certain offonoe on a certain day. Now it was pro- posed to bring a charge against him of having done Bometbiug to some other girl at some other time. He held there was no case in which such evidence was tdmisa ble. Mr Blandy Jenkins went to consalt the Stipen. diary, who said such evidence mast not be ad- mitted. Jane Lewis was the witness who was to prove that defendant had indecently assaulted her on other occasions in the same room. P.C Ben Davis said on January 22nd he received information respecting this charge about noon. He went in search of prisoner. Went to the school and to his lodgings, but did not find him. Arrested him on Monday the 25th. He was informed on Friday that he had leave of absenee, as he was gone to see his solicitor. Arrested him on the 25th on station platform at Pontypridd. Told him he w^s charged with having committed a rape on a little girl named Mary Ann Evans, on the 13th January. He said "Ob, yes, it's all right." Took him to the police-station. He received the letter produced from the defendant on Thursday, Jan. 25th. The post mark on the envelope is Cardiff 23rd.—Cross- examined He did not say Oh, yes, it's all right; I know what the charge is He did not say any- thin about the charge. He had not been going about in disguise trying to get up evidence. He believed Sergeant Kees came one day in his private clothes This completed the case for the prosecution. Mr Plews said he intended to call evidence if there was anything he had to answer. The defen- dant is a competent witness, and thetefore you have the benefit of hearing what he has to say. The charge is utterly without corroboration. The story of the girl is that she was late going to school. She denied a difficulty to open the door, whereas another witness has said it is difficult. Defendant is sail to have come out just at the moment the girl came in. The language she used in giving evidence is not the language of a child. She had been tctored. She could not tell how often she had repeated the story before. If there was no concoction why did the mother keep making the child repeat so disgusting a tale, thus corrupting the mind of her child. Is it credible that any man in his censes would commit an offence close to a room where a number of boys were. She says she did not 01411 out, but only cried. Dr. Naunton Davies said it was impossible without strongest indications, and such indications there were not. There was not a shade of possibility of the offence having been committed. One witness, a child, says Mary Ana came into school on the Wednesday morning with her hair ruffled. What's more likely that being j late she took off her hat in a hurry and went into the schoolrjom. The mother has put words into her mouth which defendant denies indignantly. The prisoner, Thomas James Beynon, on being charged, said I am not goilty.On being sworn prisoner raid he is an assistant master at tne Pentyrch Board school. Mary Ann Evans was a soholar in the school under the headmaster s charge. All the girls have to go through the cloak room to get into the class room, or the large schoolroom. There are about seventy girls attending the school. The door of the cloak room is very difficult to open in wet weather. He or some of the scholars often go ont to open it for little girls. He had opened the door for Mary Ann Evans. On the 13th Jannary, he heard some one pushing at the door. He went out and found Mary Ann Evans had got into the cloak-room and was closing the door. Told her she must come earlier to school. It was about half-past niue sbo was in the act of taking off her bat. With that he went into his room, leaeing her there He saw nothing more of the girl that morning. The class-room door was open when he spoke to the girl. The charge is not true. He fi st heard cf the charge on ttie 19th on that day the mother, Martha Evaus, came to him about it. Mr Jones the head master, was with uiua when she came. She said, Wbat d.) you think of yours, If?.' He said, What do you nrean ?" She said, "You havo been meddling with my girl Mary Aun." Told ht-r he knew Botoing about it; she got eross and used some harsh language. Told her to be vory careful what she said, for if she brought a charge against him she would suffer the consequences. She then assumed a careless air, and be, on his w«y to the class-room, asked where was the girl P S i. e replied "She is at home." She said, "I believe my girl but I'll not tell anyone f'll not tell my husband, Richard." She then left By the advice of Mr Jones, he went to Mrs Evans' house that evening; the mother was not at home. Saw the girl, and asked hpr what she had been telling her mother; told her sue had been telling her mutber some frightful tales about him. Then asked her if s e had toid ner mother she was afraid of him? Stie stid "No." Asked her if she bad said anything more to her mother? She made no reply. Told her it was a serious matter, and unless she told him all, the polcemaD wocld be there. He went to the house again about eimbb o'clock, and her mother was in ^.e.n' her he hM come to see her about her g" Mother replied, I don't know what you ave goti to say to her;" i e said he was there jui»t now, and the p-irl had" refused to tell him any- thing of the story about which she epoke to him in the sehoolioom. Then asked the giil, did I touch you ? She said she told her mother that be tickled her. He a* e her. ^«« how can you say that, when I was not near you She made no reply. The mother then said to the virl, «« now Mary Ann tell the truth, tell rue what yon told me this morning." The girl then cried. She said nothing. Asked the moth r what she intended doiQg ? replied, I'll -do as I told you in the schoolroom—say nothing about it." Told her she must be careful what she said, or she would suffer the consequences. Asked her if she had told anyone. iShe aaid Yes, she had told her aunt Mary, but she'll not tell anyone." Told her she must not get his character at stake in that way, as it was a most serious thing for him. She replied, I'll give yoo my word, that I shan't say anything about it. I shall keep her at home to-morrow, and shall tell the attendance officer that she is ill." He said, so long as you get my name out of it I don't care what you say." Then she said, I have told Mr. Rees. the vicar. I met him accidentally on the road on my way to the shop, and Mr. Rees told me he would see you to. morrow." Told her he should see Mr. Rees in the moaning. She then said, I am sorry I said any. thing about it." Then he left. He heard that same evening that proceedings were to be taken against him.—Cross-examined: It happenad fre- quently that someone had to open the door. He often did it. Can't say whether be opened the door for any other girl that week. On Thursday the 14th he sent a boy to open the door. She had confessed in bet cross-examination that she could not tell bow often she had repeated the story to her mother. If there was no concoction why did the mother keep making her child repeat so dis- gusting a tale, thereby corrupting her mind. Wa- it credible that any man in his senses would attempt to act in such a way as defendant is charged with acting, close to a room where a num- ber of children weie, and in a place where some- body might come in at any moment. Then the girl say-a she did not call out, but only oried. The doctor's evidence proved that if the more serious charge had taken place there would have been evi- dence which in this case was absent.-David Jones, head master, said Mrs Evans came to the school. She said to def'ndant c, What do you think of yourself after what you have done to my little girl ?" Defendant said 01 What do you mean ?" She replied, You know very well what I mean. You have been meddling with another little girl." Defendant went to call Mary Ann from the sewing room, but the mother said she was not there The mother afterwards told defendant she would net tell her husband, and then as are was going out she called defendant names. He afterwards advised Beynon to see the mother.— The Bench, after a brief consultation, committed the accused for trial at the assizes, but admitted him to bail, himself in 2?00 and two sureties in JB100 ea ;h.

DEATH OF MR JABEZ THOMAS, OF CYMMEii. Wertgretto anucmice the death ofMrJabez Thomas, Uymmer. The deceased gentleman reached the ripe age of 88 years on the 23rd of February last. Deceused acted as agent for Messrs George Insole and Son for the space of 50 yea, and for the last ten years he was in receipt of superannuation. He was a valued servant, and his employers were most kind and generous. He was an earnest supporter of the Welsh Methodist causa. His death will b., much regretted and deeply lamented if, the neighbourhood. The funeral willl leave Cardiff Station (T.V.R.) for St. Nicholas at 12.30on Friday, the 5th. A train will leave Porth at 10.30 for Cardiff.

GREAT YIELD AT CYFARTHFA WORKS. In these deplorably bad times, when iron and steel works, tin works, and collieries are all under a cloud, it is gratifying to b^ able to note consider- able activity at Cyfttrlhfa and, literally, an unpre- cedented yield of iron. A few weeks ago one of the converters fell to the ground, thus throwing the burden of make on the other converter. Thanks to the admirable machinery, the arrangements of Mr Edwaid Williams in laying down the plant, and the skUful management of Mr ffB, Evans, this solitary converter has been made to produce over 1,500 tons during the past week, the greatest yield known in this country. It is equally satisfactory to know that the make of steel rails at Cyfartha is not for stock, and that, as we surmised at the start of the new steelworks, the connections are so good that if any trade is to be done Cyfarthfa will do it. The steel rail turned out in such large quantities is of excellent quality, and the prices suoh as to leave nothing to be desired. Messrs Crawshay, by their great outlay of capital-no expense having been spared in getting the finest machinery that the eountry can eopply-well deserve thesuccess which has attended them. All that is wanted is a freer demand, with better prices all round, and the iron- work population of Wales would soon feel the benefit. As it is, there is no exceptional distress in the district.

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT CARDIFF. On Tuesday afternoon a man named David Watkins, in the employ of the Taff Vale Railway Company, while at work near the Cathays Yard, was knocked down and run over by a passenger train. The body of the deceased, which was frightfully mutilated, was taken to the Flora Hotel, Cathays, awaiting an inquest.

SIR HUSSTIY VIVIAN'S STATUE. The statue of Sir Hassey Vivian, M.P., raised by local subscriptions, has been hoisted on its pedestal at Swansea.

Rocon ell RATS." —The thing desired found t i*st. Ask Chemists, grocers, or oilmen, for Rougk on Rats." It clears out rats, mice, beetles, roauna*, fleas, bedbugs, iuseota, ground moles, &a 7^d. am Is boxes.

LOCAL & DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE. PONTYPRIDD. LLANWONNO SCHOOL BOARD.-At the meeting of this Board on Wednesday, Mr. J. W. Jones, Mountain Ash, was elected chairman, and Mr. Idris Williams vice-chairman. A full report will appear in our next issue. SAEDIS.—The Sunday School Anniversary was held on Sunday, when sermons were delivered by the Rev. D Silyn Evans, Aberdare. On Monday evening, the Kev. T. P. Evans, Pontariulais, lectured on Being one's own master." Mr George Griffiths presided. PRELIMINARY LAW EXAMINATION.—We find is the list, published in the Times ofthe27.hutt., of successful candidates at +,be examination recently held by the Incorporated Law Society the name of Mr John Thomas Jones, son t-f Mr Joshna Jones, Market-street, Dowlais. Mr J. T. Jones was prepared for his examination by Mr J. F. M'Clune, at the Grommar School, Ponty. pridd. BOOK, MUSIC, FURNITURE, CLOCK, WATCH, AND GKNBBAL CLUB.- We oall the attention of our readers to the advertisement of the above club in another column, from which will be seen the variety of aitides that may be obtained on EASY TERMS by joining this club, which may be done at any time on application to the manager. A number of articles have already been appro- priated to members, including. Elliaot's N«m Testament Commentary" (5); Farrar's Family edition of the Lire of Christ," Cassell's Popu- lar Educator," writing-desk, musical albums, violin, watches, clocks, jewellery, &c. Another speeiiI feature in connection with this club is tbat in addition to paying in instalments the members are allowed from 5 to 10 per cent. of the usual retail price. Tax NEW TOWN HALT..—This undertaking bids fair to prove highly successful, and is undoubtedly a vast improvement in every way to the miserable erection which formerly stood on its present site. We are pleased to find that the hall, which will hold some 600 or 700 persons, is in great demand and we believe is let for some menths to come; we hear, also, that tne whole d theshopaonthegrouud floor are taken, one of which was opened on Wednesday, under the designation of The Pouty- Pridd Restaurant," by our enterprising townsman Mr. J. Coombes, where visitors can be provided with the cap that cheers," as well as refresh- ments of a more substantial ch iracter, at a moderate oharge. The gronad floor together with a handsome dining-.oom above have been elegantly fitted up in the most modern style with every convenience compatible with the space, and will no doubt be well appreciated by the dt-nizens of our town, and visitors to the hall. We heartily wish the caterer success in his new enterprise. THROUGH Hail, Snow, itain, or Snnshine, First Class Portraits can always to had from Taos. FORREST, Cambrian Studio, Pontypridd. GABDSN AND FLOWER SBBDS.—W. H. KEY begs to Inform his numerous friends that he has received hit new Stock ef Seed Potatoes, Garden and Flower Seeds for the present season, aud trusts to be favoured With an early call. Catalogues gratis ou application. Seed Warehoase, 89 and 90, Taff Street, Pontypridd. GREAT REDUCTION IN BOOTS AND SHOBS at Oliver's Boot and Shoe Stores, Taff Street, Pontypridd. Men's Watertights, tipped and nailed, from 5s; filastie Sides from 4s Lace from 4s lid; Women's high leg lace boots from 4s 6d Elastic Sides from 2s 3d; Nailed boots from 3s lid Boys and Girls' strong boots, tipped and nailed, from 2s; Strong lace 9 boots, no nails, from Is 3d. FERNDALE. FATAL AcctDENT.—WiHiam Llewellyn, a single caan, of 36, Lak«*-street, died ou Friday morning from Injuries reoeived underground. As he was hewing coal a stone fell from the roof, and frac- tured his spine. PENYGRAIG. FOOTBALL.—PENYGRAIG V. TAFF'S WELL.—A return match was played between these two teams at Penygraig, on Saturday, and after a short game, owing to the late arrival of the visitors, ended in a draw, no points been scored on either side. The following are the Penygraig team :-D. T. Lloyd back; E. Reef, R. Cording, and M. W. Rees (Capt.) three quarter backs R. J. Cooke and B. T. James, half-backs; W. Sebborn, T. Foster, R. Davies, J. Atkins, J. Evans, T. Thomas, G. Ward, L. Beddoe and F. Casey, forwards; umpire, Mr. G. Phillips, Ystrad. A match will be played on the Penygraig ground next Saturday, between Peny- graig and Tongwynlais, kick-off at 3.45 sharp. YSTRAD. CHILDREN'S CONCERT.-On Tuesday, the first of a series of conoerts was held at James' Hall, by the ohildren who attend the Ton Board School. The chair was occupied by Dr. James, Ystrad. A varied programme was gone through to the delight of an attentive audience. Mr R. T. Jones, headmaster at the said school, proved himself an efficient oon- dnctor on the occasion. SCHOLASTIC.—With pleasnre we have to announce that Miss Gwen Thomas, of the post-office of this place, has succeeded in obtaining a first-olass certi- ficate at the recent examination held at the Training Coilege, Swansea. Miss Thomas entered the college about two years ago, and the stiMes she has made since speak well of her rare abilities. Her success has been hailed with grt-at satisfaction by her friends. This talented young lady is a native of the Rhondda, and is respectably connec- ted On Monday the Yatradyfodwg School Board appointed b.r to the head mistressship of Ynyshir Girls' School. ABRAHAM'S SACRIFICE.On Thursday, at Nebo Baptist Chapel, this sacred piece of musij was per- formed by an united c oir to the number of 70. Mr. D. John (formerly of Pontypridd), actod as conductor. The first part of the programme em- braced aonga and duets, which were contributed by Miss S. E. Parker (Bronwen Djfo wg), E. A. Morgau, with Messrs. D. Davieband Llnw Rhondda. Subsequently the part allotted to the choir and the singers already-named with the assistance of the Treherbert String Band was disposed of in a pleasing manner. The proceedings lasted two hours and the attendance was good. TREHARRIS. I UNDENOMINATIONAL EDUCATION.— A. meeting in connection with the Meithyr School Board election was held at the Tabernacle, Trebarris, on Tuesday evening, when Mr. W. L. Daniel, chair- man of the retiring board, delivered an addrers The chair was occupied by Dr. W. W. Leigh, Glyn Bargoed. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Daniel defended the policy of the Board, which, he said, was hampered in every direction and bound down by all kinds of restrictions from the denominational party. MOUNTAIN ASH. MAllOY RELIEF FUND.-The Mountain Ash Coffee Tavern Welsh Amateur Dramatic Society has sent to the Mardy Relief Fund the sum of jB22 Is. 4d., being the proceeds of their last per- formance of 11 Owen Glyndwr," which was realised chiefly through the co-operation of the officials and men of the Cwmpennar Collieries, who bought tickets at the collieries. MERTHYR. MARRIAGE.—The marriage of Miss Jessie Jones, only daughter of Mr W. J. Jones, assistant over- seer, witb Mr Gomer Jones, B.A, Inspector of Schools, was celebrated on Tuesday, at Zoar Chapel, the ceremony being performed oy the Rev. J. Thomas. Miss Price and Miss Annie Price acted as bridesmaids, Mr Thomas, of The Abbey, Neath, being the best man." Among those present were :—Mr Edwards, Mr D. Isaac Davies, and Mr Rees, Inspectors of Schools. The wedding breakfast was served at the residence of the b»*ide's father ia Thomas-street. The happy pair left town by the 1.5 London and North Wes- tern traia for London, where they propose to spend the honeymoon. The presents to the bride were very numerous, and tbY embraced many artieles of a highly valuable character. CAERPHILLY. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS.—On Monday (before Dr. John Llewellyn), James Morgan, labourer, of Taffs Well, was brought up in custody of P.C. Hallett, charged under a warrant with deserting his wife and three children on the 17th June, 1885, whereby they became chargeabld to the Common Fund of the Pontypridd Union. Mr. William Davies, relieving-officer, prosecuted on behalf of the guardians—Sentenced to 14 days' bard labour.

THE COLLIERY PROSECUTIONS AT PONTY- PRIDD. THE FIREMAN FINED. At Pontypridd Police-court on Wednesday (be- fore Mr J. Ignatius Williams, Stipendiary Magis- trate, and Mr C. Bassett) the adjourned case against Thomas Mayberry, fireman at the Maritime Colliery, Pontypridd, came on for judgment. Mr V. Simons appeared for the Treasury, to prosecute, Mr W. Simons for the colliery owners, and Mr Rhys for the defendant.—The Stipendiary, in giving his decision, sad he concluded that, as regards Hutchings's stall *nd Berry's road the defendant had a complete answer, iu vtorgan kiorean's road Mr Randall could not siy the mischief wAs of long standing, but it appeared there were ialls there from time to time, and the airholes were said to be am d). In two oases, that of William Jones's and Gomer John's places, he considered, however, that the defendant had not complied with the require- ments of the Act. But the blame did not alto- gether fall upon Mayberry. He did not think the colliery had been managed skilfally, and the blame must be divided between Mayberry and others. He thought it would be enough to fine him dBl upon each of the several delinquencies. Ue did not know whether it would be considered necessary to proceed further.—Mr V. Simons said there were charges against the manager, and his worship had let fall some remarks about aaskilful management. -The Stipendiary It is said that there were two airholes that were small, and falls from time te time obstructing them. I am ignorant of these things, but it appears to me something permanent ought to.be done to prevent them. Afterwards, Mr Y. Simons temarked that they would proceed with the case against the manager, David Thomas, a small fine being con- sented to, he understood. The charges were of not taking steps to dilute accumulation of gas,* aeglecting to withdraw men, and not taking steps to produce sufficient ventilation.-Upon those points Mr Randall, assiotant inspector of mines, was examined. The places men- tioned were those comprised in the evidence in the previous case. He found falls in some of the airways, and in one instance a ventilation hole actually made through the fall. The ventilation, so far as quantity was concerned, mi^.ht have been sufficient if it had been properly distributed. -The cross-">x imin:ttioa and the gist of the de- fence weat tish w tfiat the gaseous > ouditiori of tue colliery was due to t. squeezing, which came on periodically at this colliery, and caused general aecangeuient. This had occurred about three months before, ■vnd tnen about thirteen flis took place. In regard to one place it was allied that a brattice had been wickedly removed since the morning. Mi. W. Simons admitted that the defendant ought to have removed the men. eve. for a day or two when thg squeezing took place. As to the agent, Mr Hague, he had bean ill ior thirteen days, and the prosecution only asked far a. nominal fine upon him.—Thoxas Mayberry was called as a witness for the defence, and Mr W. Simons remarked that the summons ought to have been taken out against the strata. (Laughter.)— Mr V. Simons said that after the line of defence just given, the prosecution would alilk for the full penalty in Thomas's case.-The Stipendiary re- served his decision for a week.

Execution of the Glamorganshire Murderers. Nash, the Swansea murderer, was executed on Monday morning, after confessing his guilt. At Cardiff Gaol on Tuesday morning, David Roberts, who murdernd Mr David Thomas, at Llanblethian, was executed by Berry, the hangman. It is said ttiat the culprit showed signs of life after the drap md taken place, but Berry contends that it is thecJpraSlt thing he has done for a long time, and the doctor Ut the inquest testified that Rebsrts must have died instantly, inasmuch as his neck was dislocated.

THE COAL MINES' AMENDMENT BILL. AS IRISH MEMBER'S MEASURE. In the House "f Commons on Wednesday evening, Mr A. O'Connor m 'ved the second readitig of the Coal Mines Act, 1872, Amendment Bill, which, he said, provided that the checkweigher in any mine should be really a representative of the men and not of the mineowner. It also provided for the monthly inspection of mines, and prop,)sed addi- tional precautions as to the use of lamps in' danger<'Us workings. It was further proposed that, wher- advances were made to the miners, no money should be charged for such advances, and that all tiremen employed in the mines should be certificated Mr Broadhurst assared the House generally of the sympathy felt by the G vernmettt in efforts to protect the lives and limbs of the mining population. The bill before the Honae, however, C"nttin-d provisions that did not commend theunselves to the Government They thought the check *eigbers' question one that required to be dealt with, and while they viewed, with favour attempts to am nd the mining legis- lation, he hoped they wl/uld not be regaried as opponents of the present measure, wbicb, how- ever, they considered a defective, as it omitted to deal witb the question of affording better facili- ties tnan existed at present to the relatives of miners for putting questions at coroner's in- quests. The report of the commission on mines would be ready witbia a fortnight, and after it was presented the Government would pI t'pare a measure on the subject. Meantime there was no objection to the second reading of the Bill before the House. Mr 1'. t'. C Jonner said He promoters of the Bill were willing to accept the intimation just made, and would postpone the committee stage of the Bill for a month. The amendment was then withdrawn, and the Bill read a second time.

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NOTES ON PASSING EVENTS. T„ SlBaultaneoas movement of the three of the Celtic race—Irish, Welsh, and '^Cc., •—'D direction °f 'an^ law reform is No more aad more pronounced, and the Wales farmers are waking the echoes^ of with the sturdy tramp of their political There is to be a conference of Welsh i. law reformers at Rhvl on the 7th of U *aE upper counties of the southern side Principality there has, as yet, been no he'00 importance taken, but the farmers are probably in a somewhat better posi- than their brethren in the lower and .trrtheril counties. Glamorganshire "customs" said to be very fair, but, agitation is ^togious, and one need not be surprised to j *he men of M organ wg soon taking up the question. «E << redaction in rent movement has set in ^VeQ iu the Rhondda, During these depressed people cannot afford to pav the exorbi- house-rents demanded of them in many of these crowded mining districts, and no °Dder they appeal to "landlords" to make burden lighter. At Ynyshir the workmen gently sent a deputation to the principal asking for consideration, and the 'Jdt was, we understand, to a great extent, %tisfactory but the men in their turn found ^0U8e*°wners also had a grievance, that was, they complained of the high ^^8 they have to pay. Hints as to the 'avagance of some of our public Boards M »k not want'ng> at,d we believe the upshot e whoie proceeding will be another depu- ty011 to wait, this time, not upon the house- but upon the people who pull the Ie purse-strings. ea °f ^be depression in trade in the ,t40Qdda may be gathered from the fact that 110r Ocean Colliery Company have given r x<>0tCeS to 700 of their men to terminate 'acts. It is intended to "weed out a *0<J workmen,—so the story goes— ^48 110 Won(^er5 when you consider that work to be had only one day last week. Then, ^blj P°ntypridd Assessment Committee to reduce the assessment of Tynybedw Jery from something over £ 1,000 to £ 125 ^id on Wednesday J No wonder the who appear before Mr Spickett, as RAR of the Baukruptcy Court, are rous. 4 tbCCORDING to Kemps' Mercantile Gazette, the number of Failures in England and WBIJB eftzetted during the four weeks ending Satur- ay, February 27ih, was 388. The number the corresponding four weeks of last year uff sbow4;»g an increase of 27, being a lncrease, in 1886, so date, of 29. In Monmouthshire the failures in the iQo-r'0c^ nUn3ber 62, as compared with 36 *080 and 23 in 1884. 'Urn some^bing more cheerful, it Uk 1 rernarkec^ ^at a Llanberis Welshman 'Urn some^bing more cheerful, it Uk 1 rernarkec^ ^at a Llanberis Welshman I top t0 aPPointed slate-quarry Inspec-

FLINTSHIRE ELECTIONS. GREAT LIBERAL VICTORY. The votes were counted this morning, and the result was dec ta.rfda.sfoUowa: Smith (L) 4.248 Pennant (C) 2,738 Liberal Majority 1,510

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